The record-union., 1899-06-07

have asked for it and he hoped the
Board would grant it. and that before
the crops are ready to move the petit
TONERS may have a free ferry.
Mr.. Shields answered the argument.
and argued that Mr.. Soto should be
granted the franchise extension. He
had carried it on we'll and safely and
should be allowed to still He argued
ably for the interests of his client and
said Sacramento had nothing to gain,
but much to lose from the competition
Of the Yolo people.
Mr.. Ryan argued that if free ferries
are to be established the Board will
have to condemn land for them and the
county will be liable to damage suits
for accidents. If free ferries are to be
constructed they should be entirely
Within the limits of the county and not
for the benefit of residents of Yolo
County, who pay their taxes to that
county. If there is to be free ferry.
Yolo County should pay the whole cost.
as it is to benefit her citizens.
Mr. Sims concluded the are,,ment
answering the arguments of his oppo-
nents, and Mr.. Sims had a few ..last
words" in reply.
versed with many of his constituents.
and had found the general sentiment
against free ferries and in favor of
granting the franchise. There were
nine ferries in his district and in all
there would be a request for like privi-
leges If this request is granted and the
COST would De very large. 1t is all that
| the board can do at present to take
care OF the roads and bridges, without
having Tree FERRIES He moved that
the 1rancnlse be granted to Mr.. Soto
supervisor Morrison said that he
was glad to have the Yolo County peo-
pie trade IN this city, but he thought
II was the business of Yolo County to
help them, and not Of this board 1t is
notorious that the Yolo Supervisors do
nothing to give these people good roads
so tnat they can come up and cross the
prloge. supervisor Snider has done
hotnlng Tor them in respect to roads,
as was we'll known to this board. A
man mas taken possession of the levee
and fenced it in and let's those below
him Waflow through a swamp outside
OF it.. Let the Yolo Supervisors give
them good roads. as they will if these
people go to them in a body, as they
nave come here, and demand it.
supervisor Mclaughlin said he did
not think it fair that the matter should
not be considered in full board. and he
moved that the matter be taken under
Amusement till tomorrow. He thought
committee should be appointed to con-
fer with the Yolo Supervisors and see
what they will do in the matter.
Supervisor Morrison said that If II
were deferred till tomorrow. Mr.. ellis
not having heard the evidence would
decline to vote He did not think that
tnere was any use Of deferring the mat
ter
Supervisor Morrison said he would
second the motion. He agreed with
supervisor Jenkins. however. that the
road funds are low and felt that the
county could not afford to 60 into con-
structing free ferries. He did not think
1t would be wise to do so.
Supervisor Morrison said he had
STOOD more as country member than
as a city member While on the board.
and had never refused by his vote to aid
the country districts. He could see no
use of deferrfng action
Supervisor Jenkins thought no money
could be taken from the general fund
10 run free ferries. and it could GER
taimy not be done from the road fund.
McLaughlin's amendment was lost by
tie vote. Morrison and Jenkins voting
against it.
The motion to grant the franchise was
carried, Mclaughlin voting no, and the
board adjourned till 10 a. m. to-day