Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-10-09
L0GGl. INTELLlGENgE

thy of notice. He is 81 years old, has lived
in Sacramento county since 1S49, and has
never until now been nut of the county. His
residence is at Freeport, 10 miles from Sacra-
mento, where he has 60-acre orchard. Mr..
Gourlie was the third man to plant the United
States hag on the heights Of San Juan De
Arc, on the l4th Of August, 1927. For %
years and months lie was sailor in the
British navy, and still retains remembrances
of his old ship life. OF loDe-lived family,
he still clings to the hope of years 10 advance,
equal TO the usually allotted span Of mans
life. His great-yraDdmother lived to the re-
markable age of 123 years. His grand
mother st the age Of 81 used glasses and
was devoid of teeth. The lady lived to the
grand old age of III. aud at 80 years of age
recovered her eyesight and discarded glasses.
The youngest OF his unclss. eleven in num-
Der, Jesn Gourlie, lived to be 102 years old.
Bob, the subject of the present sketch. al
though 81 years old, is as vigorous as most
men at 40, and can kick a mans hat off with
out trouble. Some years ago himself and
wife adopted girl and brought her up TO the
age Of maturity, when she married Victor
Mondon, who resides in Sierraville. Tha &C.
cssiOn Of the present visit is to see the
adopted daughter, and also to secure the
healing advantages of the sulphur springs.
Although the first time that he has been ont
of Sacramento county. be says he is content
ed to know that he still has long lease of
life, and expects to come back again shortly
and see his wife rejuvenate1 and made young
again from her staY st the springs. Mr..
Gourlis is o remarkable specimen Of we'll
preserved old gentleman of the olden time.
CHINESE LAws.-Ye sterday all the prin-
cipal business houses ia Chinatown were
closed, and services were held in thsir chapel
and Masonic Temple. Five hundred years
ago on the S.h of September the Emperor of
China, q ruler that ignored the laws OF his
country that had been handed down through
centuries, was ovsrthrown and the rsins of
government placed in the hands of another
The code Of laws in force under the Chinese
Government to-day were made long before
the Christian era, have not been amended for
5000 years, and perhaps will remain the
same for the next 8. GOO years. An educated
Chinsman in conversation with q reporter
yesterday, said THE laws of Confucius.
which govern the entire empire of Chins-
more people than speak the Elglish Ian
guage-c0uld be printed in book less in siz
than the ordinary first reader of q school
boy. They ara 80 simple as tbs Ten Com
msndments, yet they cover every case that
can arise between individuals, and between
individuals and the Government and readily
are simple, just and unalterable. There are
no Legislative bodies to amend, add to or take
from these simple declarations of right
Lawyers" he said, "among Chinese are
something unknown. The child il taught at
school and At the mothsF's knee all the laws
Of his country, and an ordinary child Of 10
years in China knows more of the laws of his
country than does the best educated lawyer
in America"
Proud OF THEIR MEDAL.-Company A,
better known as the City Guard, one of the
companies of the First Artillery Regiment in
this city, are just now feeling very proud of
their recent prowess at Stockton. On Admis-
zion Day, which was celebrated in an appro-
pirate manner by the Native Sons of the
Golden West at Stockton, sn elegant and
valuable gold medal was offered for the best
drilled company in the National Guard of the
State. Company A entered for the prizs and
bore it Of with honor. They have decided TO
give soiree at Armory Hall in honor of
their victory, on some evening during 0cto-
Der. The entire regiment will assist in max
ing tbs event success. In this connection
it can DO said of Company A that enrolled
among its members are a large number of the
best business men in the city, They will
spare no pains to make this soiree sn enter
tsinment that will be second to no other SINH
lAr occasion of the season.
ELECTION RETURNS As the election which
takes place in Ohio to day is one of unusual
interest, and the result is regarded IS having
material Importance and bearing. dispatches
received during the day and evening will be
placed upon the bulletin board Ia front of Che
RECORD UNION Office for the convenience and
information Of such as may desire to obtain
the latest from the scene of action"
POLICE CoURT.-In the Police Court yes
terday Antonio Garcia pleaded guilty to ma
iciou5 misOhief; judgment deferred until
this morning. Dan Drury pleaded guilty to
charge of drunk, and was fined $40 or 10
days in the City Prison. Dan Ryan was
hned IS for being drunk. Al. Lovedsle was
fined $40 for disturbing the peace.
Cos JUDoMENT.-For several days past
Department One of the Superior Court has
been Engaged in hearing the case of 81. E.
Clark Va W. E. Huntoon. the administrator
of the estate of E, l.. Billings & Co. Mr.
Clark snsd for hvs years and three months
salary for himself and wife, and the jury
gave him Judgment for 5000.
TIN CAPITAL WOODEN Mills. The beau.
tiful display of fine blankets, in white and
different coiors, which can now be seen in the
show windows of the Capitol Wooden Mills
depot, at No. $50 J street, between Eighth
and Ninth, is worthy of admiration, and
should not fail TO attract the attention of the
most critical observer. The people of Sacra-
mento, and in fact, all those who wish first
olsss article, should not fail to call and exam
inc these goods. These blankets are manu-
r IL Il
encsd workman, and are far superior in
quality and liner in make'thsn any that has
ever been made at thsss mills. The stock to
be fonnd here does not only consist OF fine
and costly blankets, but the visitor can find
largo assortment OF different grades down to
tie very cheapest quality manufactured.
Thsse goods are ali sold at prices far below
what they can be purchased for ct other
places. The reasons for this are simple, and
require only he foilowiug explanation The
Capital Wooien Mills msnufscture and sell
their eva goods, thus giving the purchaser
the bsHeft 81 the middemsn's profits. They
also carry in stock fine line of buggy robes
"AED the villain still pursusd them ;" but
he suddenly came 70 stop; and whyi Be-
cause his boots gave out. Had ne worn
Gilmsn's whoie-stock, kip boot. for So 90. it
would not have happened Boot Depart
mens, Red House.
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