Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-02-15


waters above Washington.
1t is said that the deep holes back of Wash
ington made in obtaining clay for brick, have
been filed in by sediment from the food
even with the surrounding surface, and to
the depth of many feet. In other places
large and long bars are formed by the side of
streets and channels where the current was
obstructed at different points.
Eighty. six carloads of steel rails were for
warded from this point for the Southern Pa
ciic Railroad last week.
Hooley's minstrels with Morton and Homer
managers, will arrive from the East this
morning.
HETTERKEIT ANNIvERsARY.-The Heiter-
keit Social Club gave its seventh anniversary
party at Turner Hall last evening. There
was very large attendance. The company
enjoyed itself to the full, and the ball was a
success. The management was good and the
committees attentive to the wants of their
guests. The committees in charge were:
Reception Committee Charles Dohn, E.
Miller, w. Messenger, J. Boiler, A. Wietzel,
P. Siebenthaler. Jr., HI. Runckel, n. Cof-
field Floor Director - Gus. Hagelstein.
Floor Nanagers-C. Jurgens, E. Hagelstein,
G. +. Fuchs. Committee of Arrangements
II. Guthrie, j. Wheel, II. Dohn, II. A.
Stober.
THE PUMPING-THE RIvER.-There were
six Chinese pumps at work at Sixth and Y
streets yesterday, and two more will be set up
to-day. The Stockton propeller pump was
also at work-and threw fine stream-but
the speed required to work it to full capacity
could not be attained with the engine in use.
At the four cuts in the embarkment the
water ran out all day with great rapidity, 1t
will not take long, with all these agencies, to
free the Second and Fourth Ward lowlands
from the accumulated drainage water and
sewage. The fall yesterday was about two
inches. The river last evening registered 20
feet and inches-a steady fall prevailing.
Alexander who has been for some time in
Mrs Spillnsr's private hospital, located on
Third street, between r and S, yesterday
morning got tired of his prospects and wanted
to move elsewhere He signifed his intention
of doing so by kicking away the lower portion
of the door of his room, which was regarded
by the proprietress as positive evidence Of the
insanity of her patient, and she procured his
transfer, by officers Rider and Smith, to the
Police Station, for examination as to his
mental condition.
METROPOLITAN THEATER. .-Hooley's Mas
todon Minstrels commence an engagement Of
FIVE nights and matinee at the Metropolitan
Theater in this city this evening. The troupe
arrives from Chicago this morning, en- route
to San Francisco, and is announced as en-
bracing the leaders of minstrelsy at the East.
1t is the first appearance of the company
here, and if they meet the promises made for
them their performances will be greeted with
good audiences. Morton and Homer are
managers of tbs troupe. Reserved seats can
be procured at the theater without extra
charge.
EXHIBITION DRILL.-The OAKLAND Guard,
Company a, Fifth Battalion, won the YER
dict of the best-drilled company over all
competitors in the recent contest at San
Francisco. and was thereby selected to rep
resent California at the Inauguration of Gen.
Garfield as President of the United States.
1t is to start East soon, but will first appear
here in an exhibition drill which will be
given at the Pavilion Saturday evening next
for the benefit of the company. The drill
will be followed by a social dance.
NEW ENGINES. new ten-wheel loco
motives, from the East, were received at the
railroad shops Yesterday for the Southern
Pacific Railroad. They are of heavy con-
struction, for freights, and built with view
to power instead of speed
MADE A CIT1zEN.-Rudolph Miller, na-
tive of Switzerland, was yesterday, upon ap-
plication before the Superior Court, and the
| testimony of +. Jacobs and Jacob Schmidt,
admitted to citizenship.
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS. = Governor
| Perkins has appointed Rufus K. McHarg
| Commissioner of Deeds for the State of Cali
fornia, t0'reside at New York CITY.
! INsANE.-Deputy Sheriff Chamber took
an insane Chinaman who was brought from
Folsom to Napa Asylum yesterday.
INFANTS blue, bronze and buff button
shoes, with tassels, to 8. 81 per pair. Boot
and Shoe Department, Mechanics Store.
| CHILDRENs solar tip, button shoes, to z,
at 81 25 per pair. Boot and Shoe Department,
Mechanics Store.
LADIES fancy hosiery at Hale's.
PARTISAN CORSET at Hale's.
GOVERNORS RECEPTION. shades in
kid gloves at Hale's.
KID GLOVES Complete lines of the Cen
temeri and Lubin brands at the Fancy Goods
| Department Mechanics Store.
New RUoHINGs, from 10 to 70 cents per
yard. Fancy Goods Department, Mechanics
Store.
WHAT Only 81 70 for a stylish dress hat,
| warranted fur at the Red House
LADIES fine kid, one strap. sandal slippers,
at 81 30 per pair. Boot and Shoe Department,
Mechanics Store.
FANS! FANS FANS AT Fancy Goods
Department, Mechanics Store.
LADIES fancy embroidered hose at 25 cent;
a pair. at Hale's.
CLoAKs at Hale's.
BEWARE of limitations in Rock and Rye
Trademark filed in this State and Nevada
Geo. w. Chesley, sole agent
OPERA BoUFFE CORSET at Hale's.
Dress GooDs at Hale's.
FANS at Hale's.
HAaMER's GLYcERoLE OF TAR has beer
before the public for the past six years, ane
its constantly increasing demand Is the bes
testimonial of its success.