Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-11-26
LOCAL. INTELLIGENCE,

UNFORTUNATE BUT NOT DEsPoNDENT. -
Hon. Edward E. Leake, the proprietor of the
Dixon Tribune, is one not easily put down
He can be burnsd out, but no. extinguished.
His Office was completely destroyed during
the late FIRE, and, although not looked for, the
Dixon Tribune came out Pheuix-like last
week, somewhat reduced in size, it is true, but
as bright and sparkling as usual. This is the
way he addresses the citizens of his unfortun-
ate town " The blow has been sad one to
the people of Dixon, but it might have been
worse. No lives have been lost; and it is
useless to worry over the dreadful destruc-
ton Of property. Dixon cannot be kept
down. 1t will rise again. There is too much
energy and enterprise here, to give way be-
fore such misfortunes. Out of the ashes in
which our once peaceful and happy homes,
and places of business are now buried, will
arise spirit of enterprise, that will rebuild
all these charred ruins, and restore our once
beautiful city to its former glory. Good
women, cheer up! Strong men, be brave
The world is wide and full of friends. It is
bitter experience, but we must meet it man
fully. Let US up and to work. Now is the
time to test our courage. If we fail now, all
is lost but if we work unitedly, persistently
trieYed, and over the sickening ruins that
now make the heart stand still, will rise the
Dixon of the future, more prosperous and
substantial than ever"
INTERESTING POSTAL STATISTICS. - The
report of the First Assistant Postmaster
General for the fiscal year ending June so,
1888, gives the following facts relative to the
business of the Sacramento Postofice Free
delivery system carriers, Z; mailed letters de-
ivered, 400 $50; postal cards, 74,443; local
letters, IS, 1O9; local postsls, 1878; regis
tered letters delivered, 267l; newspapers,
351, 995. Collected: Letters, 307, 92S post
ais, 65, papers, 30, $50. Total pieces
handled, 1887, S74 per carrier, 1911, 1875 Ag-
gregste cost, So 6l7 60; cost per piece, in
mills, AZ; cost per carrier, 1902 81.
Postage on local matter, 81. SIG 60.
Thus the local postage handled by the carrier
system paid nearly one.third of the entire
cost Of the system, although the mail letters
and cards alone constituted more than one
fourth the work of the system, on both the
delivery and the collection sides, exclusive of
over 40O,0 600 papers handled. Out of 100
chief delivery systems, only A employ more
catf rs than Sacramento. The gross receipts |
of Sacramento Postoffice were SAT 096, being
an increase of SO. 224, or 10 per cent. The |
increase of the Oakland Postofhce was but
81 0S6, or 81 per cent, and of the New York
office but 60 per cent.
SUPERVISORS TRoUBLEs.-Some time since
Judge Armstrong called the Supervisors be-
fore him for contempt. 1t appearing that no
disrespect of the Court was intended, the
matter was dismissed They are again in
trouble and cited to appear before Judge
Armstrong to-day. The trouble. briefly
stated, is this Some time since, in the Police
Court, a couple of young men were examined
for obtaining money under false pretenses
A stenographer was engaged to take down
the testimony, which he did, and afterwards
presented bill against the county for $50.
The Board was willing to pay him SIG, which
amount was due according to their estab-
lished rate for such work. The stenographer
sued for his bill and got judgment. He pre-
scented his claim to the Board, but they re-
fused to pay the same until finance day, some
two weeks hence. The Board, in come
quence, has been cited to appear in Court this
morning and show cause why they should not
be punished for contempt in refusing to obey
the edict of Judge Armstrong.
POLICE COURT.-The following business
was transacted in the Police Court Saturday:
All Wee and All Hong, two Cinnamon ar
rested for discharging firearms within the
city limits, were discharged. Ed. Donshue,
William Yates and Fred. Brown, convicted
of visiting an opium den, were fined 81 30
each. James Ward, Henry Martin, Robert
Sullivan and Lee Sullivan, arrested 70: dis
turbing the peace, were discharged Ender
promise of good behavior. the case of Oscar
Jacobs charged with assault to murder, was
continued to December 4th. Lee Eong and
Lee Go were convicted Of carrying concealed
weapons, and will be sentenced to-day. The
examination of the Chinese rioters occupied
the Court all day Saturday, and will perhaps
take all OF this week.
RAIN AND FRosT. The heavy black
clouds of Saturday, says S. H. Gerrish, gave
as but little rain. From 4:15 to 5:l5 P. N.
there tell but O33 Of an inch. making a total
for the month 67@ of an inch and .. 496 for
the season. In 1882, for that season to date.
q total Of l46 inches; 1881, 2167 $780,
.C67 $3.50, 1869; 1875 1886: 1877, 1.Sl0
1876 $3.50; 1879. $500. Sunday morning
we had the heaviest frost of the season, the
thermometer was down 70 32'-fresziug point;
everything outdoors was white with frost
even the roofs Of buildings. Thin ice. 1-64
Of sn inch thick, formed, being the first ice
this season. The air was so cold that the
frost did not melt in the shade until after 10
o'clock A. n.
Az ALL-NIGHr MEETING. On Saturday
evening at 10 o'clock, some twenty-five per-
sons met 10 the KiugsleY Chapel and held s.
prayer meeting that lasted till past on Sun
day morning. The meeting was conducted
by Mr.. Hsmus, the evangelist, and addresses
were given by Revs. McKelvey, Henry, Full
from u till l o'clock, and supply of coffee
and sandwiches was provided for refresh
ments. Services were then resumed and con-
tinued till daybreak. This is something new
for devotional service in our city.
CoMMERcIAL-Th following vessels have
arrived st Sacramento since last report
Steamer Varuns, from the upper river. with
barge of grain and broom-corn; steamer Do
yer, from the upper Sacramento, with gen.
ersl merchandise and barge of wood. De
parted-Stesmer Varuna, with barge of
freight for the upper river: steamer Dover.
with barge, light for the upper Sacramento
steamer Neponset, for the upper river, with
general merchandise steamer San Joaquin
No. >, for San Francisco, with barge OF
grain.
CRY TREAsURY.-Rsceipts for the week
ending November "a, 1888 +. d. SERVER,
water rates, 81, 234 70; n. A. Kidder, har
Dor dues, SO; w. A. Henry, Police Court
fines, $40 80; George A. Putnam, city Ii
censes, S3l7 IS; dog licenses, s. 70; special
Pavilion tax, S2S5 60; William LAufkotter,
sj7 80 Total. 81, ST. fl. Total disburse
ments, 81, 1S9 80. Total amount in city
treasury, 1926. 7S7 50.
IT is admitted by all purchasers of goods in
our line that the Red House, since its eu- |
la -uent, takes the lead. and carries the |
sest and most complete stock.
UNUSUAL VALUEs.-Check ginghams a. . |
cents per yard. Pure linen huckaback tow