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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-04

SECTION 10. In any city where there are no
public works owned and controlled by the mu-
nicipality for supplying the same with water or
artificial light, any individual or any company,
duly incorporated for such purpose under and
by authority of the laws of this State shall, un
! der the direction of the Superintendent OF
Streets or other officer in control thereof, and
under such general regulations Us the munich
pality may prescribe for damages and indem
nifty for damages have the privilege of using the
laying down pipes and conduits therein, and
connections herewith, so far as may be neces
sary for introducing into and supplying such
city and its inhabitants either with gaslight o.
other illuminating light, with fresh water fol
domestic and all other purposes, upon the con
dition that the municipal government shall
have the right to regulate the charges thereof.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-04

And notice is hereby further given that the Le-
gislature of the State of California at its twenty
fifth extra session, commencing on the twenty
all the members elected to each of the two
Houses of said Legislature voting in favor there
Of proposed that Section OF Article KILL OF
the Constitution of the State of California be
amended so as to read as follows:
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And notice is hereby further given, that at The
same session two-thirds of all the members
! elected to each of the two Houses voting in
favor thereof, the said Legislature proposedtha
Section of Article TX of the Constitution of the
State of California be amended so as to read as
follows:
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-04

SHE DIDN'r "SABEn-The New York
Sun says that Chinaman came into the
ladies' cabin of Brooklyn ferryboat the
other day and took a seat beside an Irish
market woman. He seemed to want to
make himself agreeable, and remarked
Belly cold" The woman looked at him
with an air of contempt, and replied II
you'd put your shirt in your pants your
belly wouldn't be cold, you haythen black
guard"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-04

AMBIDExTERITY in people, it is said, can
be prevented, or may be cultivated. 1t is
now proposed to so train children in school
and elsewhere as TO accustom them to the
use of either hand with equal ease. Why
not? A certain clerical worker of whom
we know changes his pen from the right to
the left hand, doing as good work and as
much with one as with the other, and he
testifies that it is saving of effort and an
economy of exertion. Children are born
with tendency to the use of one side of
the body more than of the other But
this, it is claimed, is the manifestation Of
heredity, and may be corrected if the child
is trained properly from the time it begins
to use its limbs for itself 1t is altogether
probable that in a single generation the
tendency to use one side more than the
other would not be obliterated, but there
is reason to believe that in the course of
three generations it may be done
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-04

THE President of the United States, in
his proclamation relative to the possibility
of cholera and yellow fever being intro
duced into this country, addresses himself
to every community in these words " 1
further advise that the cities and towns of
the United States, whether on the coast or
on the lines of interior communication, by
sound sanitary regulations and the promo
ton Of cleanliness, be prepared to resist the
power of the disease and TO mitigate its
severity" 1t can scarcely be said that the
President is an alarmist, yet he and his adj
visers are urgent in requesting thorough
cleaning up of our cities and towns.
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THE Prohibitionists act as though they
hoped to destroy the Republican party, and
thereby induce its members TO come over
to them. There is no wit in their policy.
No one who has thought deeply on the sub
iect believes to-day that public sentiment
has reached that plane when a sufficient
number of States can be secured to amend
the national Constitution and make teeto-
talism a national command. \ great and
good cause for the amelioration of men is
being sadly hindered by the oyer-zealous
and unwise acts of its own friends, the Pro-
hihifinnisLS
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-04

Each amendment shall be voted upon sepa-
rately from the others, by ballot, at the next
general election, to be holden on TUESDAY,
the 4th day of NOVEMBER, A. D. 1884 The
ballots used at such election shall contain the
words; "For the Amendment No. L. or the
words Against the Amendment No. H. For
the Amendment No. % or the words Against
the Amendment No. 90 " For the Amendment
No. 81 or the words Against the Amendment
No. 81 written or printed thereon.
Sacramento, July "a. 1884.
GEORGE SLOVENIAN, Governor.
Attest THos. L. THOMPSON, Secretary of State
iy30-4p3m
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SPAIN appears to be about the only coun
try that has resorted to extraordinary mar
tial measures to protect itself from pesti-
lence 1t cannot be learned what sanitary
activity prevails there in this season of
cholera fright, but we do know that Spain
refuses admission to her ports of vessels, or
to her towns of travellers from infected
places, or even remotely suspected locali-
ties She does not receive and quarantine
ships from India and Egypt, or any other
infected or suspected ports, but bids them
stand off with the emphasis of shotted
guns. And when she does find it neces-
sary to quarantine ships, or company OF
people, it is done with a vigor elsewhere
unknown. There the forty days of limit
must count from the last death, or last case
of the disease. 1t is related by shipmas-
ter that having spent his forty days in
" limbo" he put for port with his ship and
crew. En- route one of the men fell over
board and was drowned, but the officials
would not credit the fact and finding one
man short in the crew from the bill OF
health, ordered the unfortunate vessel to
do forty days more Of quarantine probation
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-04

No CLASS has greater interest in upholdin
American prestige abroad than the class of for
eigners who have become American citizens.
Every one ofthese should stand with the party
that is most likely to establish for the United
States q definite American policy.
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A LIVELY DEBATE.

Frank Miller moved that the report be
adopted. and the committee named be re-
garded as Vigilance Committee.
Judge Haines thought the Health Officer
was clothed with sufficient power and he
objected to increasing the force of health
officers If the police officers and Trus-
tees would do their whole duty such a re-
quest would be unnecessary. The garbage
gatherers can take care of this question if
properly instructed.
DR. Simmons said he could not agree
with DR.. Cluness that the cesspools should
be opened up and cleansed in the month of
August. In his opinion such action would
tend to cause diphtheria, low fevers and
other diseases. 1t would be serious mis-
take at this season of the year to poison the
atmosphere by opening up cesSpools and
privy vaults and allow the pent-up poison
Gus gases to escape. lie said we are in dog
DAYS now, and it will not do. He said the
State Fair was approaching, the health of
the city was good, and he did not
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-04

nONT BE MISLED By REPRESENTATIONS
- of full iron frames in Upright Pianos as
being equal to the MATHUSHEK, for upon ex-
animation it will be found that the MATHu-
SHEK Upright Piano is the only Piano that has
a cup of wood bushipg forced into solid iron,
other Piano has Take a teothpick or penknife
blade and you can insert it all around the tun-
ing pin in all other Pianos down to the wooden
plank, which will prove the above assertion
Then note the MATHUSHEk, and don't De oe-
ceiyed Agency, 527 street.
iyI6-2 p1m
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PACIFIC SLOPE
CALIFORNIA.

fhasr sIe.l1's ,sr.4cHrs TO THE pscohp-psIos.l
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sacramento, Cal,
--COMMENCEs-
SEPTEMBER 8, 1884,
AND CONTINUES Two WEEKS.
THE NEW EXPOSITION BuILDING

THE NEW EXPOSITION BUILDING
ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST COM
" modious in the United States win be oc-
cupied for the first time. 1t embraces 124 900
square feet of floor space, of which 1900 feet is
in the main floor, IL, 600 feet in horticultural
Hail. 1900 feet in Machinery Hail. 1900 feet in
Industrial Hall, 1900 feet in the Art Gallery,
1850 feet in Conservat0rieS and II 600 feet in
the Promenade Galleries. Space should be pro-
cured at once, as applications are being received
daily. $50 horse power engine viii furnish
power free Of charge. Articles for exhibition
transported free to and from the exhibition by
the Central Pacific Railroad Company
No such opportunity has ever been Of
fered to Exhibit the Agricultural, Mechan-
ical and Industrial Products of our State.
The Agricultural Display
Will be made by counties. and promises TO eclipse
any exhibition ever made of California's prin-
clpal resources. This fine exhibition win be
forwarded to the Worlds Fair New Orleans, at
the close of this Exhibition.
~ The EXHIBITION BUILDING will open
MONDAY EVENING, September sth and close
September 20, 1884
The LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENT, at the
Park, will be opened THURSDAY, September
18th, and close September Goth.
Any further information can be had upon
application to the Secretary, from whom Pre-
MUM Lists can be obtained.
P. A. FINIGAN, President
EDWIN F. SMITH, Seer J, Sacramento. auA-2piIa
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CAUTION.

Attest THos. L. THOMPSON, Secretary of Stat
iY30-4p3m
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
Lawn Party at Falls Village, Conn
 July 4, 1884.

The Fourth of July was celebrated at Falls Village in manner that gave much pleasure to large assemblage of people.
 The ladies aid societies connected with the Methodist Episcopal and Congregational churches gave lawn party -on the beautiful and commodius grounds of Hon Daniel Brewster. The cool breeze, the splend- i'd view from the lawn and friendly shade made it the most desirable place that could well be found.
 Among the many attractions of the day was the broom drill exhibition, in charge of Mir D. I. Dudley. Promptly at II 80 A. M., at the call of the Captain about 20 young ladies, fully equipped with broom and dust pan, fell in line and after some military exercises halted before the piazza and with the audience listened to the introductory services.
 Prayer was offered by Rev B. N. Lew is, after which MT Henry Belden made few appropriate remarks and read the Declaration of Independence. The company again took up the line of march and for more than half hour delighted the people with true militia " drill.
 Too much praise cannot be given to the young ladies for the promptness in which every order was executed, and to MT Dudley, for the easy and gentleman ly manner of conducting the exercise. Evidently he has not forgotten his ex- perience in the late war.
 A part of the village band was pres ent and furnished music, which con- tributed much to the pleasure of all present.
 The ladies, as they always do in Falls Village and vicinity, provided an elab- crate dinner, to which all did justice
 The afternoon was passed in social way, interspersed with music and vn- riety of exercises by the broom corps.
 The exhibition of small ''rodent quadruped" was source of much amusement, as we'll as to serve a good purpose. We were sorry to learn that after having been the admiration oi so many and in substantial way aided the enterprise, the cruel cat put an end to 1t usefulness.
 On the whole the day was delightful ly spent. The receipts were between $75 and $S0.
 The ladies take this opportunity tt thank Mir Brewster, who so kindly. gave the use of his lawn, and Mir Dudley and the "home guards" for their fine broom drill exhibition, and the band for tht excellent music. OCCASIONAL.
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
OBITUARY.
ELIZUR DOWD.

The death of Mir Elizur Dowd, which occurred at Norfolk, Conn, June 26, de serves more than simply passing com ment as he was the oldest person in the town by seven years, being born there in 179S, spending his whole life in that town and for years taking an active and important part in town and church af- fairs.
 Mir Dowd deemed it no disgrace that he started life without @ cent, and at the age of 12 years he began seeking his own living by doing chores for Mrs Munger in the east part of the town and going to school as much as possible.
 Shortly after, he went to work in Sqr. Battell's store, summers, teaching school winters, thus with the economical and good management, which followed him through life, he became able, financi- ally, in 1920 to open a store of his own, where Grove Yale now is. Later he oc- cupied the building owned by Dr Stew ems, now in the last stages of decay, and still more recently he was interested in the store where W. I. Sparks now IS, though from 1S40 to 1855 he followed farming, mostly where Levi Phelps now resides, being successful in all branches and noted for his upright dealings, so much so that for years scarcely an es- tate was settled within the town without seeking him as an honorable man of good judgment to settle it.
 He represented the town in the legis- Iature two terms, was selectman, town treasurer and treasurer of the school fund, repeatedly, and for 30 years was treasurer of the Congregational church, of which he was an active and lntiuen- tial member.
 In 1929, MT Dowd was one of three persons to organize the first temperance society know in this vicinity. Dr Ben jamin Welch being one and probably Rev Mir Emmerson was the third.
 He took great deal of interest in public improvement, lending helping hand as long as he was able; his judge ment and advice were always good, re- taining them till the hour of his death.
 It is perhaps needless to say that he was highly esteemed and loved by all, as the life he had always lived was sure ly entitled to this.
 Socially, he was exceptionally pleas ant and especially to the young. His remarkable patience was best illustrated during his final, long and severe illness and with that beautiful submission, long ing to go, yet patiently waiting the Lords will, characterized his whole life.
 Mrs Dowd died nearly 1Smonths ago. They have left one daughter, widow of the late Rev Wm E. Bassett, who, with her two children, will share the home.
 The funeral of Mir Dowd took place Saturday, June 2S. and was largely at- tended, Rev Mir Pettibone of Winches- ter conducted the service with able and very appropriate remarks.
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
Burdett -:- Organs.
Special Discounts
By the manufacturers of these instruments to Churches and Sabbath Schools.
1 THE MATHUSHEK PIANO ]

Has a reputation above that ever obtained by any other Piano during the same period of time, and has 1s, 900 now in use. This piano is made and finished in a frst-class manner, nothing but the best materials used.
 The only piano with the cqualizing scale 1; the Patent Linear Bridge, Patent Tuning Pin Bushing, and other improvements which make this instrument triumphant where others fail.
 as- Instruments sold at Bottom Prices for Cash or easy monthly payments.
 Anyone thinking of buying or renting piano or organ will do we'll to address F. E. Capewell, Torrington, Conn.,, who frequently visits Canaan, and will personally answer all enquiries. Respectfully,
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09

The patriotism of the Anderson family is worthy of mention. On July 4 they planted flagstaff in front. ot their residence and placed the stars and stripes above the Swedish flag. In the evening they suspended Chinese lan- terms between the flagstaff and their residence, and shot of fire-crackers. The effect was very pretty.
 The excursion to Bridgeport and return, under the management of the North Canaan M. E. church society, will take place Monday, July II. They will go down on the early train, passing Ca naan at 7:24A. M. Price of tickets for round trip S1.25, good from Sheffield, Ashley Falls and Canaan. It is desired that persons who intend to go should procure tickets on or before Saturday morning. Tickets on sale at post office, Sheffield; N. Van Deusen's, Ashley Falls; G. l.. Parsons, Canaan.
 MT Willard Perkins from Water bury, has charge of the H. X c. W. rail- road company's picnic grounds at Twin Lakes. He is president of the Fat Mans club and weighs-wen we don | know his correct weight; have seen statements of his weight ranging from 362 to AT tbs. Apply to him if you want to hire the grounds or boats at Twin Lakes. His post office address is box SS, Canaan, Conn.,, but you can find him at Twin Lakes all times of day or night.
 The red eyed infantry from Mt Ri ga and Salisbury Centre had two hours battle at Twin Lakes, July f. About 20 or 25 were engaged in the struggle and no one retired with honor from the conflict unless they could show a black eye or broken head. Men and women participated in the struggle and no one hesitated to strike woman. We have not been informed on whose ban ner victory perched. For years it has been an unsettled:question who the vic tors are and many fights have occurred between & certain class of the natives of both places.
 Young America put in 24 hours of steady work in this village, the 4th,- burnt powder, fire crackers and fireworks to his hearts content, made all the rack ct he wanted to, and had a glorious time. Fortunately no accident occurred to mar his pleasure. Just after mid night of July 8, he commenced firing cannon in the streets, and the concus- sion broke three panes of glass in Full Ter X Peet's show-windows and two in Humphreys show-windows, but he was willing and anxious to settle. Fuller < Peet and George l.. Parsons closed their stores during the afternoon and evening. Quite Q number of young people pie niced at Twin Lakes. A shower in the afternoon cooled the atmosphere, and taken altogether the 4th passed off pleasantly.
 The opera, Olivette, was repeated at Sheffield last Wednesday evening, to a good house. All acquitted them selves with credit. Special mention should be made of the pianist, Miss Nel- lie Fitch of New Hartford, and her brother, MT Neil Fitch, who personated Coquiehcot. They contributed greatly to the successful presentation of the opera and manifested their interest in it, by coming so far to assist. Prof Viewers superiority as teacher and director of music is acknowledged by all who have heard him. Many were unable to attend because the night freight would not stop at Sheffield and this was great disappointment.
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
MRS HARRIET KNAPP LEWIS.

Again we are called to note the de- parture of an old and much esteemed resident of Canaan.
 Mrs Harriet Knapp LewIs, widow of Charles Lewis, died at her home here on Sunday June 29; aged 79 years.
 Peculiarly modest and unobtrusive, she will be greatly missed by her many friends and acquaintances. Although not native of this town, her residence here reaches some years back of the period of her marriage, and she has marked the growth of two generations.
 Thus rapidly diminishes the circle of those we have so.longs gsknown, esteemed and loved.
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
Q PIANOS & ORGANS !

Direct from our factory at Man ufacturers' prices, either for cash or Easy Installmen;s.
 We do not charge our custom CTS interest from date of pur- chase, as is the custom of dealers and agents who desire large rate of interest on commissions already made. Eighteen months allowed purchasers to pay for Instruments without interest.
 We only advertise and sell what we can furnish and never claim to sell all kinds or infringe on our neighbors' business as a blind to work off the second hand Instruments of other mak- CTS, taken in exchange for ours, a few of which we offer at low figures, viz:
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
c. ". Hull q Co.'S Column.
First Lesson. To Whom il May Concern
 We Mean YOU!
 Ifyou are interested in Ready Made Clothing '

and we are sure that you are, either directly or indirectly the mother her boy the wife her husband they all bear a strong relation to each other, and it is a pride in every family to see its members neatly and comfortably dressed ; if not ex- pensively, as we often say, make a good appearance.
 We are not all born with sil- yer spoons in our mouths. There must be hewerS of wood and drawers of water, and how often we are puzzled to make both ends meet; yet we do man. age to get along and live, for where there's a will there's a way, and a
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09

James Filming of Amesyille was fined ST and costs, amounting to $26. 40, for assaulting one Thomas Shaw at Ames- vile last week. The case was tried be- fore Justice Barton at Salisbury, last Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
SPRING SUIT

will soon begin to make you study. What shall I buy! and where shall I buyl and can I spare the money. These ques- tions come home to all of us ]; but to get to the business part of it, would say that we have
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
MAILS CLOsE.

Arrive rom southfield, Mill River and Clay ton at 9:lO M on arrival of train. Close st lPM, or on arrival of train.
 X. T. RORABACK, P. NJ.
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
F. E. GAP EWELL,
 TOrringtOn, Conn.

P. S.-While we strongly recommend the above pianos and organs, honestly believing them to be the best instruments in thenarket, sale and will gladly sell you any make, includ- ing the Steinway, Chiekering, Weber and Christie Pianos; also Estey, Shoninger, Wilcox X White, and Mason X Hamlin Organs,
 F. E. c.
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
Free 60 All. Standing offer.

All who buy Rice & Co.'S eclectic lini- ment for rheumatism, neuralgia, head ache and all pain and are not cured when directions are followed are entitled to 50 cents. Motto-No cure, no pay. For sale by W. H. Camp, licensed pharma- cist, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
STALLION Oakland Chief
Will make the Season 'SL, at the Lower Hotel LAKENlLLE, Conn. calling on Tuesday
 in each week at North
 Canaan, Ct and

Friday afternoon and
 Saturday forenoon at Pratt's Hotel at Amenia, N. Y,
 This is great opportunity for farmers in this vicinity to raise some fine-blooded and valuable colts. OAKLAND CHIEF is one of the finest bred Stallions in the country, about 16 hands high, well proportioned, mahogany bay, white hind feet, flowing mane and tail, very clever disposition. Although never trained for speed, has shown owner better than 2.40 gait. Always proved a sure foal getter. His Sire was COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian, Dam, Nancy Hoyt by Alexan- der's Abdallah, dby Leonard Clark. New burgh, N. r., registered. Rysdyk's Hamble- tonian was sire of S7 trotters in the 2:3O list, and his blood is found in almost 90 per cent of all the trotters in the 2:2O list, and CA per cent of all in the 2:ls list and in e per cent of all that have records Of 2:16 or better, while of the seven that have records Of 2s1Iand better, all but one have his blood. Alexander Abdal- lah got Goldsmith Maid 2;li, Rosalind 2:2l's., Thorndale 2:22i4, while his daughters pro- duoe-Jerome Eddy 2:I6ls, Convoy 2:22I. Kate Middleton 2:23, and nine others in the 2.30 list
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
CLOTHING

to sell,-take a hint, and we are sure you will.
 This is a progressing age we march with the progress, and We live right up with it.