Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-03-16
TIE OLD STORY.


lofty section. As consequence, the at
taches of the Office escape very many OF TIT
annoyances which the unfortunates nearer
earth must, perforce, endure-such as book
agents, map-psddlers, vendors of rattle ticket
and petitioners for pardons, etc. MIR. Moses
was. therefore, considerably surprised ths
other day when tall and raw-boned ind
vidual put his uukempt head and rugget
shoulders inside the portal OF the outer office
and pushing the door half open, spoke, iron
beneath the shadow Of time. worn and broad
brimmed sombrero: -
sIs this the Superintendents office :"
Yes, sir; walk in.
"Thanks-will stop in o minute, guess
Is Fred int'
The inquirer stalked into the room ane
helped himself to chair with the most non
chalant air imaginable. Here. thought tine
clerk. is rather rough and frowsy fellow
who is conscious of his Importance as ar
American citizen, and proposes to svall him
self of his right to go into any OF the otilces Of
the servants of the people, with the distinct
understanding that the aforesaid servants are
bound to entertain him to the exclusion OF ali
other business; but he replied courteously
"I-I-don't exactly understand you"
81 asked if Fredwas in 2"
Fred who?' -
sure"
"Do you mean the Superintendent? ?"
"Yes; he an I are old friends, we az
and knowed each other this long while. no"
is Fred, anyhow"
"Mr. Campbell is very well, thank you,
but is not in the city just now"
Don't say?-well, I'm deuced sorry. I've
lust kim down from the hills, and have nice
lot Of ven'son down here /; an seem as how
Fred an me was old chums. tho't it would
be sort o. nice to bring him in quarter ;
guess I'll go and bring it up anyhow, and he
half rose to go, while Moses returned thanks
in the name of his principal, and began to
think that this was the right kind or con-
stituent to have, after all, and he begged. the
frank American citizen to be in 70 haste.
"Wel, don't care if 1 do sit an rest a
minute. By the way, where's George now,
and how is hep
George George who?'
"Why, George-you know the Gov,
don't you George Perkins he an me used
to mine up on the Feather-shaw, yes an a
bully fellow is George, he is"
81 believe the Governor is well, sir. l
think he is in his Office now"
Don't say: Well, I'll go right down an
see him if you'll pint the way; but, say,
how's Dan nowadaYs?"
Dan? What do you mean! ="
"Why, Dan Burns o course. He and me
FL in the 'bellion together. Pm goin' to give
him quarter of that ven'son. Oh ! Dan and
L camped together many day. we did. He
was in the Twenty-second New York, and
was in the sapper's corps of that regiment"
81 suppose Mr.. Burns is in the Secretaryof
States office. He is Secretary of State, you
know, and if you are his friend have no
doubt he will be glad to see you"
"Why, of course. Well, 1 must be gettin'
on. Oh! say, though, tell me how's John
dom in Office"
"John ?"
"Why, yes. John We'll. Why, bless your
He and 1 located the Yaller Diamond up
in Sierra. an right lively mine it -"
81 believe that is Mr. We'll, the State
Treasurer, coming up the walk there now,
and you will find him in his Office by the time
you can get down there" answered Moses.
who was becoming impatient at the man's
familiarity.
"Cert'n, cert'in I must be goin'. But,
say, just you tell me which way to go to get
to Caps office, for he must have shoulder O.
that ven'son, shore"
"Who do you mean by Cap"
"Why, Cap Young, to be sure"
"Oh; the Superintendent of the State
Printing Ofice?"
"Why, o course who'd you think meant:
You see, he and l are old hunters together. I
go up to Big Meadows with him every sum-
mer; and, law bless you. he couldn't do
nothin' in the way of gettin' game without
me along"
MIR. Young's Office is on the lower floor in
this end OF the building, sir. Good day.
And Mr.. Moses held the door inyitingly wide
open.
Eyes, must be agoin'. must bring up
that quarter for Fred. By the way, what did
you say your name might be?'
my name is Moses, sir"
"Oh, yes. say, Nose, lend me dollar
till come up with the meat"
Mr. Moses is silent as to whether he came
out with the dollar; but he has no hesitation
in declaring that the venison has not yet been
brought up.
METROPOLITAN THEATER Manager Jones
has determined to remain with his excellent
and entertaining lectures and beautiful
"views" the remainder of the week. The
Indictment weather has prevented the public
largely from attending these entertainments
Tonight Professor Van Damark's lecture
will be on Geology" and "England;" to-mor
row night on Astronomy" and Ireland :
Saturday night on Physiology" and Swift
zerland." In each case there will be miscellan
eous views and Rotations by Miss Harris
Tomorrow, at 2:30 P. NJ, the management
gives matinee for teachers and children
and on Saturday at 2:30 q matinee, when tbs
subject will be Scotland" one that promises
to be full of interest and present some very
fine landscape views. The extension of the
engagement of Mr.. Jones' company viii
give full opportunity for all to witness one O.
the most chaste and pleasurable of exhibi
tons, and at cost merely nominal when tbs
CT argos are considered that are made for mos
entertainments given at the theatef. Evi
IDENTIFY this State is fast approaching the Gus
tom of the East where lectures and like
entertainments are given for a reasonable ad
mission fee, and it is fact to be noted when
ever a step in that desirable direction il
made.
GREAT AUCTION To-DAY.-Even if it rains
as hard as it did yesterday, the great auction
sale that has been advertised for several day,
for this day will surely take place at half
past 10 o'clock this morning. At that houl
J. w. Wilson will inaugurste grand clear
suce sale at his stables, on K street, between
Third and Fourth, in this city. Buyers viii
be afforded an opportunity to select from 6
large number of fine road and work horses
stations and mares, as well as an excellent
assortment of carriages, rockaways, barouches
skeleton wagons, road buggies, harness, etc
Livery men and others wishing anything il
that line will do well to attend the sale.
CHoIcE OF THE BoYs.-He was messenger
boy, not much higher than cord of woot
(such as you buy from country wagous), anC
expressed great sorrow that Tim Lee was mo-
elected Chief Of Police, saying the boys al
wanted him to be successful. "Why are tn,
boys 30 anxious in the matter 2 he was asked
"B ecause," quickly replied the midget, 81
Tim Lee had been elected he would not b.
standing around the theater preventing thu
boys from begging checks and having fun"
INCORPORATION Articles of incorpora
ton have bean filed with the Secretary
of State of the Lester Mining Company, t.
operate in Arizona. Principal place of bust
ness, San Francisco. Observation-Disclosures
Herman, Claude l.. Smith, Simon Silverberg
II. w. Iucell and Samuel Hart Capita
stock, $40, 600 900, divided into 100. COO shares
BLOWN DowN.-The large poplar ire,
which stood at the corner of Sixth and n
streets blew down yesterday about o'clock P
n 1t broke off three feet above the ground, an,
was about two feet in diameter. In its fail i
broke down considerable portion Of the bal