Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-02-21
saslassa Advertisements.
L0Gsl INTELLIGENCE.

ers. DR.. Sl3de, Anna Eva Fay and the Eek
Sisters also TO expose the mysteries Of the
Katy King" naturalization, and other
tricks which are commonly presented by
persons claiming to be mediums, as the mar
festatioEs Of dissmbodisd spirits. Santanelh,
who has been visited by representatives. Of the
RECORD UNION, y aMere youth. He l. In many
respects remarkable. He is modern ma
gician Of much skill, and does the usual
tricks Of pslnins with neatness that is
equal to the performances of the best con-
jurers. That de can and does show up F."
many of tie "s1iritualistic" frauds, there
can be no doubs. He gave, at request, exhi-
billions Of his az Il the presence OF persons
connected with the editorial departments of
this paper that Convinced them of his ability
to do what re claims, SO to table tipping,
spirit-lcnOcking. Icpa.i ying, etc, and to their
entire satisfaction made an expose Of several
Of the identical - wonders" upon which Anna
Eva Fay, thu risdium," bases her claims.
He does his ,rieks openly, plainly, and with
such clear explanations that any reasonable
person nuss be convinced. Judging from
his private exhibitions, it is safe TO say
that he can make his public entertainments
attractive sri sa factory. As this Is an age
in which tic mask IS being fearIessiy torn
from fraud of 81 kinds, this young man, VINO
appears 10 l. pe1uiilrlv gifted in his Lne. IS
capable of doisg rsuch good by laying
bare the tricks If the imposters who are
wLeedlinq people out Of their money AID their
reason. He is TO give three entertainments,
and has Fixed the prices Of admission at low
rate.
MORE SUITS AGAINST THE CITY.-Yester-
day two more complaints against the city on
overdue interest coupons upon bonds Of 1859,
were placed IN The hands of City Attorney
w. A. Anderson. Blth suits were com
menced in the United States Circuit Court
by one E. D. Kennedy, alleged to be citizen
of Pennsylvaaja-oue suit for Sl6,312, for
coupons OF 1873. "A, 70, rs and '78, the
other for 50 936, loF coupons OF 1879, 80 and
81. There are several other suits CT like
nature (sunmons not yet served commenced
In the United States Circuit Court against
the city. and also come IN the Superior Court
of San Mateo county, upon interest coupons.
It seems that the bond creditors of the city
mean business and ere determined to force
the issue. The City Attorney says he intends
TO meet the Issue and determine the question
whether the city will be compelled to pay
interest coupons ever four years due. Alsn,
whether the claimants can avail themselves
of the form Of action invoked, holding that
under the terms of the law upon which the
city shall not be sued Ia any action whatever,
nor shall any Of It's lands, buildings, improve
ments property franchises, taxes, revenues,
actions, chooses in actions, and effects, be
subject to any attachment, levy or sale, or
any process whatever. either mesne or final.
Statutes 1858, p. 26S; Statutes 1868,
49, Upon the question of the Statute OF
Limitations running against coupons over
four years due, tie City attorney directs
attention to the decision of the Supreme
Court Of the United States 10 the case of
Clark Vs. Iowa City go Wallace, p. $50.
wherein it is held that the statute commences
to run againet actions upon coupons the same
as any other independent claim.
CHANGE OK FIRN.-The management of the
weil-knowu house Of J. Gregory, wholesale
dealer in California produce and fruits, Nos.
I26 and 12S street, was yesterday changed
by the retirement Of Mrs. Mary L. Gregory,
widow OF the late J Gregory, and the fOcma-
ton of q succeeding firm, consisting of Eu-
gene J. Gregory, Charles I. Dillman and
Frank Gregory. The house of j. Gregory
was established in 1852, and has continued at
the same location in active business until the
present tine. MIR. Gregory died in May,
1871, since which time the business has been
carried on by Mrs Gregory, aided by her
attended the business Of the establishment has
acquired for Mrs. Gregory reputation for
unsurpssaed business sagacity, and the firm
has ever e. joyed the highest financial stand
ing Her two sons now members OF the new
firm, have had lifelong experience in the
business, thereby gaining that thorough
knowledge OF all its branches which lnsures
success, ana, together with Mr.. Dillman, are
we'll and most favorably known. Mr.. Dill
=. afM .a IL n (trpcEar and
has for several years past been teller in the
bank Of ID. .. Mills & Co. in this city.
THE WEArHER.-The Thermometer Sunday
morning at 6 o'clock was down to 81, the air
was dry, and the norther blowing during the
night frczs lee on water barrels and buckets
ZIG of on inca thick, which did not entirely
melt during the day, the air continuing cold,
it being only 4S' at 2 P. N. AT 9 P. NJ. it was
down to 30'. and ice Is of an inch thick had
already formed. Monday morning at 9
o'clock Il showed only 2S'-4' below freezing.
Ice TIC 81 an inch had formed, same as Sun
day morning. The wind changed to the south
and to the north again, but there are indica-
tons Of rain. This month is very remark
able for its continued cold, frosty weather,
mO.e like December than cur usually balmy
February In 1880 we had protfsctsd frosty
cold weather during this month, and the
months Of Msrch and April were very wet,
II inches OF rain falling in ADril, one dav
giving US over 5 Inches. In 1864 and 1877
February was very warm and pleasant.
Those were dry years. We can expect plenty
of water yet.
ANNA NJ. I. PORTS LEcTURE.-E Every seat
was filed At tie lecture in the Congregational
Church given by Anna NJ. L. Potts last
! evening. The large audience was highly
1 pleased with the discourse. This evening
1.-THE subject of the lecture will be The brain
and nervous system, aud its Diseases" We'd
,nesday evening, Food and digestion"
QNdursisy evening, ''On the circulation of
the blood, lungs, heart, liver, skin, kidneys,
etcl; causes of many prevalent and fatal dis
eastes and how to avoid them" Friday even
iupA Ito husbands and wives" when no
cen sleman will be admitted unless accom-
panied by lady. Saturday evening. 'On
love, {coalt hip and marriage" Evening leot
ures} are for both sexes. -Four afternoon
Lectures, for ladies, will be given. The first
com penees this afternoon at go o'clock.
INceRpoRATED.- There has been fled with
the Secretary of State the certificate of in
corporation of the Last Chance Ditch Com
many OF Ismoore. Tul4re county. Directors
RI II. Shores, ID. NJ. Thorne, James Simp-
son, r. P Gray, George Kirchet. Capital
ptock, S90e, DIVIDED into nine shares CT 500
each.
PoLIoE CoUBr.-Ah Gan, for disturbing
the peace, aaed 80; An Foo, disturbing the
pssce. fnsd $40 Frank and NJ. Brazil. bat
terry, found guilty and will receive sentence
tomorrow john Wilson, petit larceny, fined
$50 All Wing. rnisdemeanor, fined $40.
TRADE MARK.- Edwin W. Joy. Of San
Francisco, has dlei with the Secretary of
State his ciaim TO the trademark g The only
emulsion eout&iniag so per cent. pure oil.
NorARrEs The Governor has appointed
- Not ries Public w. A. GRAY, of Tnlare.
70 reside at Lamoore; and t. f. Battelle, Of
Sierra, 10 rssids at L yal,on.
TAKsy 70 NApA.-Deputy Sheriff Ben. J
Chambgs leaves this morning for the Napa
Insane Asylum, with 6 demented Chinaman
By thu name If Al San.
No. 70 ALL SIX BRooADE RIBBONS. only
I24 cents per yard at the Red House. l. aIis
Bien's prfee was 40 cents.
FULB-FIsIsHED lade,' brown Balbiiggan
hose, % esnts per pair, st Hsle's.
TIE best overcoas for little money is