Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-06-01
LEvEE IMPROVEMENTS.
Plan Adopted by the Board Of Trustees,
and Election Appointed,

The Board of City Trustees held special
meeting last evening, at which City Surveyor
Bassett was also present, to further consider
following plan, based upon the recent surveys
and estimates of the City Surveyor. was
adopted, and which is to be submitted TO
vote of the electors of the city at special
election, to be held on the 18th inst
Ordered, That the Board of Trustees, as
ex- officio Levee Commissioners of the city of
Sacramento, hereby adopt the following plan
and estimates for improving the levee: To
raise with earth the levee from Y to r street
and from Seventh to Brighton to uniform
grade of at least four feet at the lowest point
above high-water mark of 1881. Estimated
cost, SO, 400; work to be done this fall. To
face the outer or river side slope with cobble
or rubble stone by placing thereon l., 600 car
loads-S4, COO cubic yards. Estimated cos+,
500, 600. Three thousand carloads, or q, 900
cubic yards of which amount to be placed
thereon this coming fall Estimated cost,
S25, 000 making total amount required this
year of S35, 600, requiring tax of 80 cents on
the S1G0 Of taxable property, taking the last
assessment roll as a basis CT valuation and
ask the electors to vote aye upon the pro-
posed plan that the Board of Trustees may
raise the required amount by special tax, to
be collected forthwith.
Ordered, That the Board of Trustees adopt
the plan of pumping the sewage and drain
water from the city into the river, and ask a
tax of % cents on the 500 taxable property
of Sacramento city. Estimated cost, S29, 900.
Ordered, That the Board Of Trustees adopt
tie plan of enlarging the levee from Y street
to Freeport, and submit the same to vote
of the electors for adoption. Estimated cost,
So, SEQ; required tax, % cents on the SlO0.
SUDDEN DEATH.-Stephen A. Boutwell,,
prominent citizen of Sacramento, died at his
residence on H street last evening, after only
few hours illness. He had just returned
from his ranch in the country, where he had
been attending to the sale of a crop OF wool,
and was in his usual health. Yesterday
morning he was taken with pain in one Of
his hands, which increasing in severity and
extending up his arm, he sent for physician.
No remedy proved successful in arrestiDg the
pain and the gradual continuing of its move
ment up the arm and to the body, and last
evening it reached his heart and caused his
immediate death. The deceased was an old
resident Of California, and has resided in this
city for some years past, having purchased
the residence OF the late Julius Wetzlar. lie
was a native of Missouri and 80 years of age.
A MUSICAL ARREsT.-All true lovers of
music will regret to learn that Monsieur
Laboroni, son of fair Italy, and a gentle
man born with music in his soul, who for
some days past has been giving a series OF
concerts in the open air, in this city, upon a
hand-organ. with monkey accompaniment,
was yesterday, together with his monkey,
arrested by officer Campbell and assigned to
quarters at the city Jail upon charge OF
vagrancy. The monkey seems very much
broken down over the disgrace of his arrest.
FOURTH or JULY.-Another meeting Of
the Fantasies was held last evening to make
arrangements for Fourth of July celebra.
ton. r. Dale was chosen President; Robert
Cooke, Vice-President; ID. DeBernardi,
Treasurer: w. L. Griggs. Secretary. They
will hold another meeting this week. Orders
have also been issued by the commanding
officer for the companies belonging to the
Fourth Brigade of the National Guard of
California, and located in this city, to parade
on Independence Day.
BUSINESS CHANGES. -Jo. Bowers has
leased the Union Hotel. on Second street, be-
tween J and X. and taken possession. The
house has been thoroughly renovated through
out, and the rooms are nicely furnished. The
new proprietor proposes to make it worthy OF
the liveliest patronage, and has reduced
prices to reasonable rates. The Sacramento
Exchange, ZOOS Seventh street. between J
and K, has been re6tted and opened by Z. L.
Newett, recently Of Nevada.
ZoUAvEs' PIcNIc.-The annual picnic OF
the Sacramento Zouaves was held yesterday
at Natoma Grove. Two car loads Of excur.
sionists went from this place. and as many
more gathered at the grove from Folsom and
surrounding towns. No games were held, but
the day was spent in social manner and to
| the enjoyment Of all present. The Zouaves
did not turn out in uniform, but took charge
of the arrangements ard made the occasion
successful.
MoRTUARY REPoRr.-The records of the
Superintendent of the City Cemeteries show
that the number of deaths which occurred in
the oitv during the month of May was "a
/ number brought here for interment, Ia i; still
births. ,. Total, 30. Amount received on
sale Of lots, ISL 80; for permits, SOC; fol-
exhuming permit, $40; vault dues, Sl3
Total, $40 30.
LADIES should be very cautious about
| making purchases in shoes and slippers, a.
there are so many spurious goods on the
market. The Red House has warranted
goods, at low rates. Call and examine the
same.
ALL the latest styles in gents straw aad
felt hats. Mechanics Store.
| MINIS low-cut, buckle shoes. 81 so. Me
| chanics' Store.