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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-03

SPONTANEOUS FoREsTs.-A writer in a
West Virginia paper comhats the opinion
held by many arboriculturists, that an open
country is never converted into a forest
through the operation of natural causes,
and, as establishing the fact that such
change does sometimes occur, brings for
ward the case of the Shenandoah Valley.
When first settled, about l60 years ago,
it was an open prairie-ike region covered
with tall grass, on which fed herds of deer,
buffalo, elk, etc., and having no timber,
except on ridgy portions of it but in con-
sequence of its settlement, the annual fires
were prevented, and trees sprapg up al
most as thickly and regularly as if seed
had been planted. These forests having
been preserved by the farmers, cover now
large part of the surface with hard wood
trees of superior excellence. These facts
would also seem to substantiate the theory
that the treeless character of the prairies
Of the West is due to the annual burning
of the grass by the Indians.
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THE INTELLIGENCE OF ANIMALS.

The stories of intelligent dogs and horses
have reminded the stage manager of the
Gaiety Tbeater of some curious instances
of perception which have occurred at Mr..
Hollingshead's house. Some time ago
donkey was introduced into musical
piece. Every evening the owner, an en-
terprising costermonger, brought the animal
to the theater at a certain time and left it
at the wing. When the actress went or
for her song the donkey accompanied her
not on any musical instrument and the
melody being ended, Neddy went with her
away. One evening, however, his master
brought him earlier than usual, and left
him at the wing, apparently wrapped in
placid slumber. Every one supposed the
creature would stay there quietly until he
was taken on for the song, but it 80 hap
pened that the air of the ditty occurred in
the introduction to the act. The donkey
pricked up his ears. Surely this was his cue
He had seen enough of the theater to know
the agkwardness of stage wait, and as
his usual companion was not there, he de-
termined to 90 on alone. On he went, and
vigorously resented the efforts of those
whom he took to be bigger donkeys than
himself who tried to drag him off When
INC nclOQY WAS llulSuCu, IA oSSoAoouSS
with custom, he made his exit, and was
hardly persuaded to stay and go on in the
proper scene, which, no doubt, he regarded
as an encore. The companion story is OF
pony. He had small part in I" The Grand
Casimir," and when first taken to the the
alter the stage manager asked whether he
had any tastes or peculiarities that could
be gratified. His master thought not, but
admitted that the pony had weakness for
a glass of beer. A jpint of sound malt
liquor was kindly ordered, and carpenter
was charged to give the pony drink every
evening. During the rehearsals the prac-
tice was observed and much appre-
ciated by the recipient, who went
about his duties in an affable and
hght-hearted way entirely in keeping
with the spirit of the piece. On the first
night of the performance the pony stood at
the wings waiting to go on. Miss Farren
took hold of his bride when he was
wanted, but he stuck his hoofs hard in the
stage, and absolutely refused to stir. Per-
suasion and force were tried. and at last he
was thrust before the footlights but he
simply declined to act, and, on the con-
trary, let out at the chorus with both heels.
Something was wrong, and suddenlyit oc.
Cured to the stage manager to ask whether
the beer had been duly given. This was
the solution Of the mystery. In the hurry
and excitement of first night the beer had
been forgotten. The tankard was hastily
provided, and when the pony had been con-
WINGED that it was an oversight, and not
mesn.spirited attempt to defraud him OF
his dues, he absorbed the beer, and, trotting
on the stage. did all that was required OF
him London Sporting News.
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Boston Wool Market.

BOSTON, December ID.
The market is steady, and the demand fair.
Prices are about the same. Sales OF the week have
been 100000 ns. and include all grades and quail
ties Ohio and Pennsylvania ieeces have been sell.
ing at 42a44c. Forty three oelts is about all manu-.
lecturers are willing to pay for coed avera g XX.
Michigan and Wisconsin feeces have been sold at
4o@42Ic principally at 4!I@4>c. No. l Ohio and
Michigan has been selling at 44@45c and is in fair
demand. Combing and delane feeces are quiet,
with prices unchanged Sales of fine delaine and
fine combng have been made at 46@5oc Unwashed
combing sells at 29@32c, aud is dull In unwashed
considerable has been done, and sales amount to
upward of 100000 lbs. which include considerable
Texas mostly az 2sCd30c. Territory and Western
heeces command full previous prices. California
wool is quiet, and fall is dull st low prices lot Of
10000 lbs fall sold at 1sic which was lie less
than cost. Pulled woods firmer. Considerable
choice super sold at 45@52ic. Foreign wool is firm
hut has been quiet
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Eastern ana Foreign Markets.

NEW YORK, December I'd.
Transformation is steady and Wheat il
quiet, latter ct 81 35@1 40 q bushel.
WOOL California is dull at 12d1ic for fall bur.
ry, and 14@25c for clean fall; spring bury, 15@
1sc; clean spring, 22@35c pulled, 20942c.
HIDEs-Ca California are quiet at 22l@23lc.
CHICAGO December I'd.
WHEAT 81 251 for December.
CoRN-6l5 c for May.
PoRK-Sl7 As is bid for January.
LARD 81 90 for January.
BACON s. 90 for Ribs for January and 50 % for
Short Ribs
LIVERPOOL, December I'd.
WHEAT California spot lots, los Sd@lIs Id.
Cargo lots steady at sos for just shipped 53s for
nearly due and F3s for off coast
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Today we place on our
counters the follow
ing lines Of KID
GLOVES, at prices
far below regular
rates

81 Dozen KID GLOVES, in opera shades Slightly
soiled), 20 cents pair.
81 Dozen 2-button KID GLOVES, in opera shades;
all sizes and all perfect, IS cents per pair.
20 Dozen 2-button KID GLOVES; assorted colors;
all sizes and all perfect IS cents pair.
81 Dozen 3-button KID GLOVES; all sizes, all
shades, all perfect, 50 cents pair.
1917 Dozen 4-button KID GLOVES; all sizes, all
shades and all perfect o5 cents pair
3 IS Dozen o-button KID GLOVES, in black and
opera shades, o5 cents a pair.
~ Nearly all are at half and some less than half
value The most desirable shades and sizes will no
doubt 90 first Hence Ladies who desire to invest
should endeavor to come in the morning, or before
the afternoon rushes begin.
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DIED.

Sacramento, December Maggie j., youngest
daughter Of William and Ellen Taylor, native OF
Nova Scotia, % years and % days. (foncton, N
B., papers please copy)
Friends and acquantances are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral, which will take place from
the residence Of parents, 1419 Fourth street, be-
tween ard o, tomorrow Sunday afternoon at
2 oclock.l
Dutch Flat, Novembe 2S-Katie, wife of Harry Ellis
formerly Katie Seltzer Of SacTamento) % years.
Dutch Flat, November 2S-Harry B., infant con of
Harry and the late Katie Ellis
OphIr, November 29-Iufant son OF Frank A and
Eliza G. Turner % days.
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The banks were very precipitous, and we had
to travel in the bed of the stream. Witness
here presented sample of clear water taken
from the North Fork. just above the Middle
Fork, November 2, 1871 Down to the juno.
ton Of the North and Middle Forks, from
where the Gold Run debris is deposited into
the river, there is no obstruction in the chan
mel There are no holes that could find
in this portion of the river. Apparently it
had smooth bed.
At 5 P NJ. the Court adjourned until $50
A II today
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"WHY, bless my stars !" said William q.
Dennistop, 1924 South Tenth street, Phila-
delphia, Pa. after bathing my limb thor.
oughly with ST. Jacobs Oh, I was relieved OF
the pain of my rheumatic govt and was soon
well. It cures every time"
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MARRIED,
BORN.

FELTON,, November 24-J. Fl. Aram to Eva Dunstone.
Fresno county, November. 16-Christian sox to Ida
F. Daulton.
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Sacramento-wife of s. Saloven, daughter.
Sacramento, November 2S-Wife Of W. E. Lugg, a
daughter.
Dutch Flat, November 2S-wife OF Harry Ellis, son.
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HAMMERS Glycerole OF Tar cures all diseases OF the
threat and lungs. Ask your druggist for 1t.
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Mile Sta LENGTH Averaye Average Coz tsnts
tions. miles. width, depth, cubic
feet feet. yards.

The last nine and half miles is estimated
at $40, 900 cubic yards to a mile. This ma
terial in the river bed was sand, small stones,
slickens, gravel and cobble from tie mines.
Il was perhaps
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EDV. CADWALApER.

nFFICE, CORNER THIRD AND STREETS ;
" residence, corner Tenth and y streets, Sacra-
mento, Cal.
Notary Public
United States Commissioner.
Commissioner Of Deeds for the States and Terri
tories, and Conveyancer. Particular attention paid
20 taking dispositions.
Deeds, Mortgages, Wills. Leases, Contracts, ETC.,
drawn and acknowledged. NETT
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BLACK DIAMOND COAL
AND SCREENINGS.

uyHE ABOVE WELL KNOWN SUPERIOR
i MONTE DIABL0 COAL, the most economical
that can be used for steam is for sale in lots to suit
at Black Diamond landing, Contra Costa county,
and at the Office OF the Company, southeast corner
Of Folsom and Spear streets, San Francisco.
P. b. CORNWALL,
NIT President B. d. c. NJ CO.
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j. q. PIERSON.

Svo-n: reside in Sacramento city, and my
occupation is that of civil engineer. was
elected year ago last March to the effics Of
County Surveyor of Sacramento county,
which position / COW hold. l commenced as
an assistant engineer some fourteen years ago.
I visited the Gold Run mine on Saturday,
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Mr.. Grunsky resumed ito Mr.. Hartl-All
measurements are more or less inaccurate.
Measurements taken with instruments are
generally reasonably accurate. I said
thought state was igneous, and granite also.
l do not consider myself an expert in geology.
We cannot always tell the character of rock
by merely seeing it. Some varieties of
granite have an appearance resembling slate.
They may be covered with decay or deposits
that change the appearance Of rock, and
without very close examination you can not
tell its true character. | have always studied
those sciences that form the base of civil
engineers education The discoloration Of the
rocks on the streams bank to which referred
NAV Re is the result of simple contact with
the material held in the water which comes
IL contact with them. The color depends
upon the character and quality of the mate
rial thus held in suspense. The velocity of
the water, also, would have its effect In tie
formation Of this discoloratlon.
Recross- examination (by w. G. Belcher)-
The size of the material specified by me as
recsnt deposits, was from very fine material
up to cobble of from four to six inches in
diameter. I saw in the same portions Of
the river with these, deposits containing
much larger material. Bars are deposits
made in the bed of the river. From Rice's
bridge up the bars lay on the side of the
stream. In some places they apparently ex-
tend across the channel. There are cobbles
in this section one foot in diameter. Larger
cobbles than two feet are not very common
on the bars above Rice's bridge Cobbles hav-
ing diameter of one foot are not common
in comparison to the entire amount of deposit
in the channel. No measurements or sur.
veys are absolutely exact l do not consider
the coast surveys as absolutely correct They
are very nearly correct. The difference be-
tween the result OF their work and absolute
correctness is perhaps enthusiastically small.
They are for all practical purposes correct,
and as correct as science can make them.
Here the witness was asked many questions
as to distances the length, breadth and
highth of the Courtroom. etc., to test the
accuracy of his eye estimates
j. C. PERSON,
Sworn; reside in Sacramento city, and nv
occupation is that of civil engineer. Twas
elected year ago last March to the cffics OF
County Surveyor of Sacramento county.
which position l cow hold l commenced as
an ssist ~ on eyineer some fourteen years ago
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G.. +. ALLARDT SWORN
I have been a civil engineer for twentys
eight wears. Have devoted come of my en-
cheering life in the capacity of railroad and
field surveyor, but later years almost ex-
clusively as a hydraulic engineer. This man
[ present has been made mostly by myself,
and all under my direction. It shows the
North Fork Of the American river, from Gold
Run to its junction with the South Fork, and
the American from that point to Sacramento
city, as well as the topography of the adjoin-
ing country. 1t has been made from surveys
obtained from the Surveyor Generals office.
Doolittle's map, and other reliable dats. At
one time I was connected with the Harbor
Commission, aud also have been chief engi-
neer of the Swamp Land Commission. Have
examined hydraulic mines on the Mokelumne.
North, South and Middle Forks of the Amer
lean, the Yuba and Feather rivers. In June
of this year l visited the Gold Run mine
while it was in operation. The mine is on
Gold Run, divided between Gold Run, the
railroad and Canyon creek. They were
working at two places In the Indiana Hill
mine. The tailings from the mine were
deposited in Canyon creek. They. were
worked or mined by what il called the ny
draulic process. At one place they had what
they called giant, with 5-inch nozzle.
They were playing against bank OF loose
material. At the other place
TWO GIANTS WERE At WORK.
One against new bank, and the other
against bank the top of which had been
worked off. All the debris and water from
these mines run into well in the lowest
point Of this pit. This well or shaft was
forty fest deep, and dropped into tunnel
over quarter Of mile in length. The Su.
nerinteudent informed me that this tunnel
was 3 200 feet long. and had six-inch fall to
every tweiv feet. The bottom of the tunnel
is lined with railroad iron for the purpose of
catching or saving the gold. Water ran
through the tunnel at the rate Of eight miles
an hour and dropped directly into the can.
yon, distance Of thirty feet. The material
washed was sand, gravel and small stones.
The upper mine was using LOO inches
Of water. Not sill Of it went throush
the pipe but some flowed through the mine
and assisted in washing the material through
the sluices. The other mines were using
about 500 inches. The mines were well
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TO Mr.. Hart)-I found no material on the
banks where there had been mining, any
where near like the quantity that had evil
IDENTIFY been mined out. Between Folsom
and Canyon creek if all the material that has
heer, 1ninsd ont had bean left in the canvnns
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The present season has been more severely felt
by the deniZens OF this sylvan retreat than any
winter for many years. During the early part OF
the winter solstice many persons seemed to cavi
at Mr.. Nennor and his predictions, but the sequel
has proven the correctness of his studies. For
many weeks the snow lay 30 to 40 inches deep on
this ridge, which rises between the two rivers PO-
tomac and Patuxent. At first there was a feeling
of desolation, such as must have possessed the
noted Sekirk-a stiffness, a calm, unbroken by
any sound, save the wnd-there being very few
sleighs in this county. But soon the merry tin
t!nnabulations of the bells awoke to life the drow
So rustic. Everything which the mind could ir.
vent or the hands complete is and has been in use
here. Carniyals and sleighing parties have been
the rage around our national capital. Cupid and
Hymen also appear to have selected this time to
change the fate of many. Among the most no.
ticeabe marriages that have taken place are those
of Mr.. S. o. Beall and Miss Stansbury, Dumblane
Mr. A. p: Bowie and Miss Agnes Bowie, daughter
OF the late DIR. X. Bowie In Trinity Church
Washington. . In the latter case every minutia
was conducted in the most perfect manner. The
grand old church was tastefully decorated; the
winter sun shone with undimmed splendor
through the richly stained windows. just at that
moment the young people passed under the taste
fully arranged bell suspended from the chancel
arch, giving most lovely effect on such a solemn
yet Joyous occasion. They were made one by the
Brayshaw, Jr., late of Hartford county.
This is a historic field. There is scarcely an
open space or high hill but has history, IL VIC
may Judge from local tradition. AS we talk with
the Oldest inhabitant, now approaching within a
decade of century, he will tell of the events in
the early settlement OF our national capital; of
its rise from few scattered buildings to mag
will point out the route over which Commodore
Barney marched with great difficulty to intercept
the red coats at the memorable BladensburE
races" Tho same Individual is the only surviv-
ing witness to the Crawford will" which has Oc-
cupled the courts for q years.
SPECTATOR AND OBSERVER.
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Shure'S Landing.
DEATH OF JNo. sHuRE, JR,

DEATH OF JNO. SHuRE, JR.
On Friday last, January 2Sth, Mr.. John Shure,
Jr., brother of Mr. Daniel F. Shure, of this
place, died, at his residence, near Rowlandsville,
Cecil county. His remains were inferred at
Dublin, Hartford county, on Sunday. Mr.. Shure
was horn in Dolphin county, Pa, In 1906. He
had remarkable turn for mechanics and at the
age OF 20 became extensively engaged in con-
structing canal locks on the various lines of
Pennsylvania's great system of internal I'M
provemens. From 1880 to 1888 he was engaged
in constructing new locks and dams on the
Conestoga. Subsequently he was appointed Su.
perintendent of the North Branch of the Sus-
quehanna canals, and held that position up TO
1887. From that time TO 1855 he was extensive.
ly engaged in the manufacture of lumber on the
susquehanna, in Dauphin county. During the
same time he was also engaged in the enlarge
ment of the Union and Schuylkill Canals. Al
forwards he bought farm in Cecil county,
upon which he resided ut the time of his death
He left n considerable amount of property
He was pious, quiet and unassuming gentle
man, leading quiet, retired life, but his DEATH
outstanding, will be greatly felt in the
community. VAN WISKLE.
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A number of families in the upper part of the
second district have been afflicted with scarlet
fever, and the disease seems to be spreading -
Several eases have proved fatal. Among the
number was Laura Dick who died January 30th,
in the 18th year of her age. She was bright
and promising girl, who won the esteem and
confidence OF all who made her acquaintance
This is the second caIamitous alIliction laid
upon tins unfortunate family within the past
three months. Miss Dicks remains were buried
at Rock Run Cemetery, January 3lst
Dear Laura,
How sound is thy SIMMER.
Like the dew on the mountain
Like the foam on the river,
Like the bubble on the fountain,
Thou art gone, and forever"
James b. Wakcland is very i'll, at his home,
near Churchvlle, with pneumonia. His rccoy.
cry is doubtful. He was taken January l6th-
No material change yet for the better.
W :. b.
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VIA EtEsHEEt.

llANSON-PRESTON.- the 10Th Of Janu.
airy, at Abingdon NJ z. Church, by Rev Mr.
McNemar, FRED. HANSON to Miss ELIZA r.
PRESTON, both of Hartford county
BEALL--STANSBURY.- January 18th.
1881, at Dumblane, Prince Georges county the
residence of the bride, by the Rev VIM. Bray
shaw, Jr, SPRlGG .. BEAl.L, OF Nottingham,
to SARAH A., daughter Of John IL. Stanshary,
Esq
BOWlE-BOWIE.--O Jan. 21th, in Trinity
Church, Washington, by Rev VIM Brayshaw,
Jr., ALLEN P. BOWIE to AGNES H., daughter
of the late Richard Bowie, VI. D., of Prince
Georges county, Md.
MILLER-kEHOE.-In Baltimore on Fri
day, Jan. II, by Rev. Father McDe,itt, JNO.
MILLER Of Hartford county to Miss MAGGIE
kEHOE, of Baltimore.
LfTLE-BELT.-On the evening of January
Goth, at O'Clock, in the presence of very large
number of friends, in Vernon NJ f. Church. by
Rev. j. Duey Moore, FRANK LYLE, of Hartford
county, 20 Miss BETTE BELT, of Baltimore
county. ..
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The proceedings of the Deer Creek Far.
mers' Club Of our county attract more than
local attention, as is evident from the publ.
cation in the american Farmer for January
OF letter from Judge Fullerton, of New
York, on the subject Of soiling cattle, the let
ter being called out by the discussions of the
club. Judge Fullerton, who is distinguish
ed lawyer, is no less noted for his zeal and
success as n practical agricullurist, being
largely interested in farming in Virginia as
well as in New York In the former State
he has one of the largest and most carefully
selected herds of Holsteins in the United
States. Judge Fullerton's letter will b,
found in our Agricultural column. ~
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An AFFLICTED FAMILY.-The family of Mr..
Charles Z. Fendall, of Towsontown, hut for
merly of Hartford county, have been sorely af.
ficted. The Towsontown Union says that his
Oldest child, aged about years, was taken with
scarlet fever. lie nursed it carefully and when
1t began to improve he was stricken with the
same disease. Then his wife and remaining two
children-aged about months and 3 years, re-
spectlvely-were attacked and both the latter
died last week, ono on Monday and the other on
Thursday. Both children were buried at Rock
Spring Church, Hartford county--the one on
Wednesday and the other on Saturday of Inst
week. It is very rare that such an afllction has
been visited upon family in Towsontown and
Mr.. Fendall and his estimable wife have the
heartfelt sympathies of the entire community!