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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-16

How TIE Beers MEASURED LAND.-It
is not to be imagined that these farms of
the Beers are in any way comparable to
what we understand in the ordinary apph-
cation of the term. They are simply huge
tracts of country, containing 5000 acres
or more, with nothing but a small beacon
of piled-up stones at certain points to mark
the line of boundary. In proportion to the
amount of land held by each proprietor
there is very small piece under cultiva-
tion-at the most 10 or 20 acres, and in
the majority Of cases two or three, or none
at all. The original method of measuring
of these "runs was somewhat primitive.
Starting from the last made beacon, Boer
would ride in a straight line for half an
hour as fast as his horse could carry him,
then halt, erect beacon, and again ride
away for half an hour, in a direction at
right angles to the first ride, and erect
another The rectangle made by these two
lines of ride would contain his farm, So
that by this method the Boer who had the
heetest horse obtained the largest tract of
land. Within the last few years science,
however, has been brought to bear on the
subject, and farms are now measured by
the theodolite. The introduction OF this
instrument has caused great many dis
putes farms, the boundaries Of which
were believed to be perfectly defined, were
discovered to overlap one another to Sc
rious extent, and as this is the case all
through the country, the land surveyors
are having pretty good time OF TIA
Trip to Boerland, Atcherley.
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STANDING UP FOR THE BOYS.

Jane Grey Swisshelm, the well-known
authoress, thus stands up for the boys in a
letter to the Chicago Tribune / see that
some of your correspondents are having
trouble with the boys and as too have a
question OF that kind on hand, beg leave
to air my grievance. When we came to
our present residence, September LIST, /
heard that the neighborhood was remark
able for bad boys, just as all other neigh
borhoods are and one evening they gath
cred en- masse on the sidewalk and lawn
just in front of our house, trying their vocal
powers to the utmost and endangering the
lawn railing. They tried to sing 1.-THE
Three Black Crows" "Mary's Little
Lamb, and other choir selections, and L
concluded that these ought to have a
breathing spell. / have a nephew learning
to play football in Ann Arbor, who has
been teaching me to recite Shakspeare's
unpublished poems and from these l Sc
lected 6 Johnnys Little Pup" called the
boys around the door.steps and gave
them choice piece OF recitation
about that interesting quadruped,
"whose hair was black as. JET" and
who persisted in going where Johnny went,
and going every time, "you bet" 1t took
amazingly, and for weeks could not pass
a knot of boys but they came to hear more
about that pup, until wrote it out for
them. They have set it to music, and
serenaded me only last evening; and the
question between the boys and me is
whether am to have private box or only
a complimentary ticket when they go a.
concerning. Their bright faces, merry
voices and gymnastics are to me a source
OF great pleasure, and should not like to
live anywhere where there are no boys, or
where the boys are machines like those of
Germany. / glory in our American insti-
tution-boys and think that even in their
mischief they are more sinned against than
SHINING. Where are boys to play, or
girls either, if not on the sidewalk :!
Our public parks are to be looked at /;
much too highly ornamented to be used !
There are few open spaces net made
loathsome with refuse, and where are chill
dren to play As for those prim folks
who are SO troubled by their noisy mirth,
they had much better go out and play with
them, than sit in the foul al of house,
get dyspeptic, and spend their time grum-
bling at the bows. 1000
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CHEAP AND EFFECTIVE DIsINFEcTANr.
DIR. Day, of Geelong Australia, has found
a very valuable disinfectant, especially for
hospitals, in composition composed OF one
part of rectified oil of turpentine and seven
parts of benzine, with the addition of five
drops of oil of verbena to each ounce the
purifying and disinfecting properties of
this mixture being due to the power pre-
sumed to be possessed by each OF its ingrs-
dents of absorbing atmospheric oxygen
and converting it into either peroxide of
hydrogen or ozone. Articles Of clothing,
furniture, wall paper, carpeting, newspa-
pers, books, letters, etc, may, 1t is said,
be perfectly saturated with it without re-
ceivIng the slightest injury, and, when 1t
has been once freely used ON any rough or
porous surface its action will be persistent
for an almost indefinite period. This may
at any time be readily shown by pouring
few drops of solution of iodide OF potas-
sum over the material which has been dis
infected, when the peroxide OF hydrogen,
which is being continually generated within
it, will quickly liberate the iodide from Its
combination with the potassium, and give
rise to dark brown stains. In using tins
disinfectant the precaution is necessary OF
avoiding the neighborhood OF fire or arti-
fetal lights. fos fear of accidents from lg'
milton Of the yapors.
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DEEP VOICES An old writer of sport
ing adventures says: 81 have noticed as
fact that struck me as being peculiar that
the bravest and largest wild animals al
ways had deep voices, and that they were
generally melodious, full of music as it
were, while the small fry. which would run
from common cur, had high, sharp voices.
have hunted with some Of the bravest
men, the best scouts and the most famous
hunters OF the West, and 1 found that
they also had heavy tones, as rule, and
deduced from this that the highest order
of animals, those that were brave and dar-
ing, were also deep in voice, and that their
intonations never Jared on the ear. When
saw that the heroes in the opera were
tenors it struck me as an odd idea that
thin-voiced animals were seldom so cour-
ageous in actual life as their deeper toned
congeners, AMI this has caused me to ex.
press it here to see if it is in any way
founded on fact, or whether it is a mere
artificial system of display"
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cREMoNA VIoLINS.

The excellence of the Cremopa violins as
musical instruments and their fine finish as
specimens of working in wood gave them
early high reputation, which they richly
deserved. Undoubtedly they were the
best and the handsomest violins that had
been made. They had also this advantage,
that as years went on their positive excel
lence became greater. The older they
grew and the more they were used-care-
full use being assumed-the finer, richer,
sweeter, mellower became their tone.
Therefore it was that toward the end OF
the last century there began in the musical
world of Europe "craze" for Cremona
violins The demand was at first for the
Amatis, so great was the positive merit oil
the instruments made by that family, and
so had its members through generations and
centuries impressed themselves upon the
musical world as the leading lutanists OF
Cremona. Such was the supremacy of the
Amati name, and so comparatively under
rated, if not unknown, was that of Stradi-
vara, that it is recorded that Cervetto took
to England, about ITS, instruments by
the latter maker, and, being unable to sell
a violoncello for five pounds, he took them
back again to Italy They would now, il
they were good specimens of Stradivari's
work and in good condition, easily be sold
for five hundred pounds, and if of unusual
excellence for seven or eight hundred. In
1876 / saw in London three vio,oncellos by
Stradivari, for which the prices were sew
orally six hundred and fifty, seven hundred
and fifty, and one thousand pounds
and the possessor, although he was a
dealer, was not at all eager to sell them
at those prices. True, they were instru-
ments of uncommon excellence and char
acter, and were in perfect condition but
SO rapidly has the reputation Of Stradivarl
increased during the last seventy-five years
that it is now impossible to buy any sound
instrument made by him for less than five
hundred pounds. The influence of fashion
could not be more strongly exemplified
If violins are bought for the beauty Of
their tone, what was the matter with the
ears Of the violin players of the last cen
tury, that they could not discover the
positive merit OF Stradivari's instruments,
and their superiority to those made by the
Amati family For "Strad is now
worth as merchandise at least twice a:
much, and generally three times as much
as any Amasi instrument in equally gooe
condition. 4 February Atlantic.
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how TEE rARMER MISSED 1r

II had told her in the spring
The old, old story briefly,
When the sparrow and the robin began to sing,
And the blowing was over, chiefly.
But haste makes waste and the story sweet
reasoned, will keep through the sowing,
Till drop the corn and plant the wheat,
And give them chance for growing.
Had even told the tale in June,
When the wind through the grass was blowing,
Instead Of thinking it rather too soon,
And waiting till after the moving,
Or had limited, cut under the stars
That knew story worth hearing,
Lingering TO put up the pasture bars,
Nor waited to do the shearing
Now the barn is full, and so is the bin
But I've grown wise without glory,
Since love is the crop not gathered in,
~For my neighbor told her the story.
Burlington Hawkeye.
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BIMARITATED.-Some time in October a
well-known minister of Fall River, Mass,
married two people. The bridegroom sup
posed that he was marrying widow, and
the bride supposed her former husband was
dead. 1t seems that some three or four
years ago the lady's first husband deserted
her, and she heard nothing from him for
three years, except that it was rumored
that he was dead. One night recently a Ser
geant of the police force appeared at the
house of the happy pair, accompanied by
the lady's former husband, and demanded
that child, born before the desertion, be
surrendered to him. The child was given
up, and then he demanded that the wife
should leave husband No. and live with
him, but this she stoutly refused to do.
Of course she and her preferred husband
are aAxiously inquiring what their legal
rights are under the circumstances.
Proper measures will probably be taken to
get q divorce.
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GENIUS.

Far out at sea the sun was high,
While veered the wind and tapped the sail
We saw snow-white butterfly
Dancing before the fitful gale
Far out at sea-
The little stranger who had lost
His way, Of peril nothing knew;
Settled awhile upon the mast,
Then fluttered DER the waters blue
Far out at sea-
Above there CLEANED the bOundless sky,
Beneath the boundless ocean sheen:
Between them danced the butterfly,
Me spirit-life in this vast scene.
Far out at sea.
Away he sped, with skimmering glee.
Dim, indistinct now seen, now gone:
Night comes, with wind and rain. and he
No more shall dance before the sun
Far out at sea-
He dies, unlike his mates ween:
Perhaps not sooner nor worse crossed:
But he hath felt and known and seen
A larger life and hope, though lost
rar out at sea. -lR. II. Horne
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BITTER DROPS IN THE SWEETEST CUP.

Alfonso has been here four years and is
learning the bitter lesson that comes of the
vain ambition and pride of kings. As he
stood in the regal hall of the ambassadors
the other night he wore a troubled look in
the very hight of the feast. His mother,
gorgeous as sultana in laces and jewels
worth an imperial ransom, brought a
French journalist to present. The journal
list was member OF the Figaro staff, and
the conversation smacked more of poll
tician anxious to retain his place than
young bridegroom in the soft delight of the
honeymoon. He set out by avowing his
admiration of the Figaro, which, he de-
clared, 81 read every day." He admitted
that he felt some of the ennaies of life.
This pageantry, for example, he de-
clared, ''is tedious to me- | should not
suffer it, only my people must have it.
If | don't consent to the grand pa
rades and costly ceremonies the trades
men and pleasure-seekers of the cities and
provinces would complain" The show
and ceremonial OF court life bore him. His
taste is all for warlike practice. He never,
he said, had enjoyed life so thoroughly as
when in his saddle at the head of his
armies in Northern Spain putting down the
Carlists. That was the sort of life he
loves. "They accuse me, " he added, "of
loving ostentation, pleasure and pride.
Not at all. Saturday, for example, after
the grand pageant, while the palace was
swarming with pleasure-seekers, my wife
and l, throwing off our gold attire for that
of simple citizens, walked out. wanted
to show her Madrid, as she had never seen
the city. We walked for two hours. No
one knew us. We saw the crowds and
passed through them unknown" Perhaps
the fact that he was unknown gave the
royal youth more confidence, for there
are thousands of stilettos in Madrid that
would 60 to his heart by swift and willing
hands if such an opportunity were offered.
Madrid Cor. Chicago Times.
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NEW DRUG STORE,

MIR. 7. FISH (4ATE WITH aR GEO. N
IVA s. Wait, Second and streetsl begs to 81
inform his numerous friends and the Sacra- ~
mento public generally, that he has t Is day Ia
taken into partnership Mr.. j. +. COLLINS, and
that the business will in future be carried on under
the name OF " Fish Collins" Mr.. FISH will give
his hest attention to the Dispensing Department OF
the new business, and the firm hopes by strict and
careful attention to business, it may merit due
proportion of public patronage.
January Il, 1850. FISH < COLLINS,
f24n1m st. George Building
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Al, YER MILYA

<xoIJNTY CORONER AND UNDERTAKEN,
q No. los street, between Fourth and Fifth.
kiWays on hand large assortment OF Metallic and
.1a-o5sn Caskets Burial Cases and Collins. Shrouds
,,.n,shed and Funeral Wreaths Preserved. Country
n-dars win receive prompt attention on short notice
or OH =, loves rates. dl44pln
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FLOWERS AND PLANTS.

ers, Plants and Evergreen Shrubbery$ASk
can be had at the Empire Nursery, cOrnerSNxR
Third and streets. City depot, No. 81 J -
street. between Third and Fourth. Also, l,SoO
italian pickle Olives Call early and make your
selections If4.f p KIINZ Proprietor.
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L.. Il. WILLIS,
SHRUBBERY, PLANTS, ETC
UNION NURSERY,
TENTH ST.. BET. U ANDv. SACRAMENT,

YUyHE ABOVE NURSERY OFFERS FOR s5cH,-
sale the present season an unrivaled 54&k
Stock Of Ornamental Trees and Shrubbery, As&f4e
Bulbs and Florist Flowers. Since last -
season many novelties, have been added to my col
lection Many varieties of Camellis Japonica,
Fragrant Daphnes, Jasmines, New: Daily and Per
netual Roses Peiaryoniums, Geraniums, Fuchsias.
Heliotropes, Monthly Pinks and Carnations, and
such other things SIS to create public demand
also Offer in the best varieties, Lime, Orange and
Lemon Trees. and the most desirable OF the
Japanese Pers;mmons Having large stock on
hand this season, / am enabled to sell st VERY
REDUCED FRICES.
f9-f FRANK kUNZ. Proprietor.
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"How old is that child ?" asked the con-
duetor. Four years, replied the mother.
"Then, madam, you'll have to pay for him. :"
"That's fraud! Pay for him-why
haven't been paying for him for years and
years /"
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MANUFACTURER OF IRON DOORS, SHUT
lVl tiers, Ratings, Gratings, Homework and
Backsmithing in general, No. las street, between
Fifth and Sixth Second nand Doors for sale
d22-4ptf
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PHYSICIAN AND SURGEoN.-oFFICE,
southeast corner Sixth and streets, over
Bell & Kollikers Drug Store. Office hours: A. N :
2to4PM: toSP N. Residence-2l7 N street,
hatveen Seventh and Eighth. d9-lm
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J. CARLs.
q J. CROLY.
Garlic & CR0LY.

CONTAGIOUS AND BUILDERS, ARE PRE-
pared to do all kinds of work in their inc, in
city or country. PRINCIPAL place OF business, Sacra-
mento. Shop, 50 Second street, between and L
Post-office Box, 40, Sacramento. dl6-4ptf
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GERMAN scientists assert that the wax Of
the honey comb is chiefly formed from sugar
The inverting agents are the saliva of the
bees and the pollen of the flowers.
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IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER AND MA.
chinist. Castings and Machinery Of all kinds
made to order at the lowest prices. Guttenbergers
Horse Powers the best and cheapest made. Corner
Of Front and N streets. Sole manufacturer OF the
California Giant Quartz Mill d28-4p1m
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=. Z. RILLINGs & co..

IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS
in Fine Brandies, Wines and Liquors. Agents
for Dr. Jafe's Celebrated Cinchona Bitters also,
agents for Litton Springs Settler Water, Sonoma
county, California. No. Ill street, between Fourth
and Fifth d25-4plm
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Z. ROOT ALEX. NELSON.
RnAT NEHGNN CO.


"NIoN FoUNDRY-IRoN AND BRASS
Founders and Machirists, Front street, be-
tween and o. Castings and Machinery Of every
description made to order. d24-4plm
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yUyHE ONLY LAGER BEER BREwED ON THE
Pacific coast equal TO the best imported, at
GRUHLER'S, 152 street, between Fifth and Sixth
Also the best of Liquors and Cigars. dl6-lm4p
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MAYmNNn 4 ALLEN S
JULIUS sTRUTZ.

A TToRNEYs AND CoUNSELORS AT LAW
"A Office in Quinn's new building, corner OF
Fourth and streets (up stairsI Sacramento. ja74p
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w. II. KNIGHTS,

OoRNER OF FRONT AND L STREETS
u Highest price for Hides, Sheep Pelts and
Tallow Supplies Butchers with Salt, Paper, latest
improved Sausage Machines, Suffers, Lard Presses,
Etc. Prompt cash returns made for all consgn-
ments dlo-4pu
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w. A. HUGHsON. M. D..

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
III Office southwest corner Of Seventh and ]
streets in Bry e's new building, up stairs. Resi-
dence southeast corner Of Seventh and streets,
Sacramento Office hours to 3 and to P N.
d1S- Amin
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SUCCESSOR TO FOX STRUT, IMPORTER
and Wholesale Dealer in Wines and Liquors,
No Al street. Sacramento. Sole agent for Falks
Milwaukee Beer d144p1m
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IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN PAINTS, OILS,
Il Glass; Varnishes, Brushes, Wall Paper, Window
Shades and Wax Flower Goods, Pictures, holdings,
Painters and Artists Materials No. 626 J, and zoos
Seyenth street Sacramento Cal. d26-4ptf
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A false charge-Putting in the wad be-
fore the powder.
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CURGEoN-IN- CHIEF CENTRAL PACIFIC
Railroad Hospital. Office, No. oos street.
over Gogings' drug store. Residence, No. 900 N
street. Visits Railroad Hospital daily at $3.50 A. n.
dI4 Amin
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ID. L. ALEXANDER
WIN. GUTTENRERGER.

A TTORNEY-AT.LAwA AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
n Office: Northeast corner Of J and Fourth
Itreets Sacrs.aento. ja34p1m
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n. n. MCFARLAND.

A TToRNEY AT LAw-oFFICE, SOUTHWEST
n corner of and Fourth streets Residence,
II street. between Fifteenth and Sixteenth. d9-4p'
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GROVE L. JOHNSON.


a TTORNEY AT LAw-oFFICE, FIFTH ST.,
"A between and ]. Residence, No. POT
afreet hetvsen Seventh and Eighth. dl0-4plm
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Proverb in Paris-Worth makes woman.
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EBNER BROS,

IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Il fine Brandies Wines and Kentucky Whistles
Agents OF the real Chris. Schroeder's Nordhaeuser
Whisky, and of the genuine Imported Culmbacher
Beer. No. 1909 Fourth street, Sacramento.
d25-4plm
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MISS L. J. KELLOGG. NJ. D.,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN-0FFICE AND
residence, Nathan building, corner Of Seventh
and I streets. Office hours, $50 NJ, 2 to 4
and to SIN dl-4p1m
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SIX-PAGE EDITION
BUSINESS CARDS.
DIR. WALLACE A. BRIGGS

REMOVED HIS OFFICE AND RESI-.
dence TO Dr. c. L. Simmons Building,
street. between Second and Third. Office hours:
% O |, " n N 10 . p NJ and to p. NJ. fl2-u
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/. GEORGE EBERT,

YUNHE LEADING MERCHANT TAILOR, NO 500
J street, between Fifth and Sixth. Choice
line OF French and English Goods to select from.
All work guaranteed. Prices lower than any other
house. ia2l-4pIm