Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-02-16

THE WAYS OF THE WICKED.-And it
came to pass, during the reign of Stonsman
the Great, that q certain attorney, named
Alec, lived in the city called Sacramento.
And there also lived there g mighty Captain,
who had large quantities of wine and other
goods. And this Captain on the first day of
the year Toasted his friends, and delighted
their hearts with unholy ham and other
yictuRls. And Alec coveted the whole of
the ham, and sought 20 obtain it, yea strove
to steal it, and presently made the life of the
mighty Captain q burden unto him by reason
of his covetousness. And the Captain con-
suited with Billy, of the tribe of Arlington,
and Boo, who drummeth, and said Behold.
he shall have the desire of his heart yea, 1
will give unto linn my ham-bone but the
flesh will 1 retain" And they cleansed the
ham-bOne; yea, they polished it. And when
space OF twenty days had elapsed it was
given into the care of Bob, who conveyed it
to the town of TIuckee, and shipped it
thence, packed with exceeding care, to the
house of Alec, in the town of Sacramento,
and Wells. Fargo collected thereon, c. q. D.,
much silver, even 50 60. And Alec showed
the box unto his wife. saying, " Behold, my
friend Harry. Of the town of Truckee. both
sent me delicious trout And his wife said,
" 1t is good" And he opened the box, find
ing therein the bone of ham and lump of
coal. Thereupon he said. THE sons Of Be-
liai !" but he wot not who they were. And
he took counsel with his wife, who said unto
him, Bride thy tongue for the space of one
month if ne be-" And he bridlej. But
thu mighty Captain kept shady and awaited
Developments. And Alsc could no longer
contain himself, but said unto the mighty
Captain, g Thou son of Satan, l can 10 longer
refrain. Thou hast my money, but don't you
forget I'll get level with you !"
ANoTEHR LETTER FROM THE ATTORNEY.
GENERAL.-Attorney General Marshall has
sent the following letter to Governor Stone
man, in answer to the Governors letter, pub.
lished in Thursdays RECORD UNION
OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CALIFORNIA,
san FRANCISCO February II, 1884. !
His EXcellencY George Stoneman-Sir: l have
Just received your communication in answer to mine
Of January 10Th. l regret the trouble your Ex-
cellency has undergone IN the discussion OF ques
ton upon which did not ask Information or argu-
ment and upon which the course of this office is
dett rmned. l am deeply grateful also to the sew
eral gentlemen who have contributed 50 much
valuable legal, statistical and rhetorical matter.
But the grave and serious regret and disappointment
which | desire to respectfully express is that the
question did address TO your EXcellenCy was not
answered. ! believe the only adequate remedy for
the evil OF the sltuston-the only effective Opposi
ton to the railroad wr0ngs-is TO be found in
ira session 81 the Legislature. Neither Mr.. Duuu's
figures Of arithmetic nor Mr.. Delmas' figures of
rhetoric are likely to give any relief beyond tran
silent grathcstIon- The repres eutatycs OF the peo-
pie II your ENcelency VIII call them together, are
the only antagonists o. corporate power upon which
the people rely. The Legis ature is the arm Of
the people; w.u you paral' ze it in the moment Il
greatest need shall postpone, aud only postpone
my often declared intention in this matter OF the
railroad taxes for reasonable time. l trust the
rumors OF a called session Will crystalline into
proclamation, and do not propose by any act Of
mine to embarrass the action Of the only com
peteRt authority. Still asking the favor of a reply
TO my original and only question, VIII you con-
veue tie Legislature am, respectfully,
f. c. MARSHALL, Attorney General.
SCOTTISH RITE.-Dr. Charles L. Pinkharo,
thirty third degree, while visiting Chico re.
Gently, was requested to present the petition
of thirty.hve Master Masons Of that town
to the delegation of the Supreme Council
who were visiting this city on official bust.
ness. The petition receiving the favorable
assent of the delegates, they proceeded to
Chico Thursday, accompanied by I'll. Bro.
POckmaD, thirty.third degree, and III. Bro.
Lawson, same degree, and invested the afore.
said petitioners with the degrees Of the rite,
and organized and consecrated Lodge OF
Perfection, fourteenth degree. with the fol-
lowing officers: DR.. Q. c. Mason. thirty
third degree T. ?. g. NJ; Park Heushaw,
thirty-'hiri degree, Dep. q. NJ; L. Hansen.
S. u. W; J. K. Robinson, J. G. W; w.
Sextoo, O:ator; 7, II. Barnard, Treas; w.
II. SchOoler. Secretary c. q. Warren, Nj.
of O.; J. McQlai O,msby, c. OF G.; L. II.
Mcintosh Hospitaller; Ed. HGole, Tyler.
The CITIZENS Assoc1ATIoN.-A meeting
of the Citizens Association wss held last
evening at Pioneer Hall to further consider
the question of what action is necessary, and
what expenditure, to render the city levees
safe against sill menace By possible foods.
There was very large attendance at the
meeting, of leading citizens, and, in addition
to the members of the association, there were
also present, by invitation, the Mayor, City
Trustees and representatives. of the city daily
press After very full discussion Of the
entire levee question, based upon the COM
mittee report heretofore published in the
RECORD UNION, and written reports from
City Engineer Basse.t and ex-County Sur
veyor and Civil Engineer Jas. G. Pierson,
the request to the City Trustees to submit to
the people the proposition tor a special tax
Of $40, 900 was unanimously adopted.
PIONEER LADIES SOCIAL. - There was
good attendance at the Pioneer Ladies' So
cial at Armory Hall last evening, despite the
storm, and very pleasant time was enjoyed
By ali. The affair was under the manage
ment of the following ladies, who showed
themselves very efficient Reception Com.
McKune, Mrs. Putnam, Mrs.
Knox, Mrs. Luther, Mrs. Mott, Mrs, Pow
Mra
Mrs. L4Rue, Mrs McGowsn. Mira. Sullivan.
Floor Director-Aliss Jennie Liudley. Floor
Managers - Misses Mary Luther, Hattie
Knox, Ella Mouton, May Moore, Jessie
Leonard. Julia Sullivan, Carrie Wad6lloye,
J ulia Goodeil. Matte Powers.
A WoMAN's SUICIDE. Mrs. Florence Hill
len, who resided in the lodging house No. 2Sl
Minna street, corner Of Fourth, San Fran
cisco, was found in her room about o'clock
yesterday morning suffering from an overdose
of poison, tskea with suicidal intent.
physician was summoned, but his efforts were
unavailing. and she expired some two hours
later. Deceased was the wife of l.. f. Hill
len, salesman for A. 4. Van VOORHEES, 4 Co,
Of this city, but, on account OF Incompatible
ity Of disposition, they did not live happily,
and separated three or four months ago.
She was about 20 years of age, and leaves no
children.
GUILD OF ST. THEKLA.-The ladies of the
Guild of st. Thekla, connected with st.
Paups Church. will give an entertainment at
the Crocker Art Gallery next Wednesday
evening, when an amusing sketch Of local
character by II. j. w. Dam will be pre-
sented.
DowS AGaIN-Best -four down to 81 80
for 50.pound sack. Plenty of fresh eggs at
% cents per dozen, at II. II. Paslk's, S14 X
street.
a DECIDED change to-day in and around
the Red House. New spring goods in every