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National Republican., 1884-03-03
Rellglou. services nt the Jan.

ever d r' n red prisoners Of the Jail at
tended religious vice in the ro.uuda of that
in, tn on yes ID ~ afternoon. The SER
vice was under the ~ .ces Of the Y. NJ. c. A.,
ana consisted of singing, prayers. and Bible
reading. The female prisoners were ranged
on one side and the males on tho other.
Among the former WAS Christine Taylor, the
old colored woman who murdered tho Fisher
children. She swayed back and forth during
the service and cronnod n weird, grotcsque
melody in low tones Ike one who dr. ans
and do2es in the fitiul blasts of the March
breeXes
National Republican., 1884-03-03
The FIr,t Snow OF March.

"Will we have some thunder and lightning
tomorrow" asked q REPUBLICAN, reporter
speaking to one Of the weather prophets a
the signal Office last night, and remembering
the fact that the last snow storm was followed
by display Of atmospheric electricity.
"Tho weather chart does not indicat,
thunder and lightning" replied the meteor
ologist, "but we may have local snows"
"Where has the snow storm last night dis
appeared to?" further queried the reporter.
"Gone SOUTH" was the reply, "where 1t will
melt into nothingness."
"Where did it start from?'
"From northern Dakota. 1t was Marcl
"daisyU
National Republican., 1884-03-03
Long Range TeIcphontng.

Interesting "long range" experiments with
the telephone were made in this city on Sat
urday afternoon. A line between Washington
fully operated by Mr.. Alfred BeGle, repre-
sentative of the Atlantic and Pacific Tele-
phone company, with two of the company S
instruments, Conversation was distinctly
carried on between the two cities. This was
a successful experiment over long distances,
and Mr., Beale says it opens up vast probabili-
ties for the future.
National Republican., 1884-03-03
nn.hn,ynv Rrrorm Ohm.

Tho last meeting for this season Of the
Dashuway Reform club was held in Masonic
temple last evening hemeeting was opened
by tho president of tho club, I'D Humphrey.
Interesting addresses were made by Mr. John
Ryan, a prominent member of Spartan Coun-
eli, Sons Of Jonadab. lie was followed by C..
NJ. Nye, tho eA.presdent Of the club. In
closing Mr., Ed Humphrey made an earnest
appeal for signers to the pledge, which was
responded 70 by a large number.
National Republican., 1884-03-03
Missionary Exercises at the Mount Vor-
non Place Church. w

The missionary anniversary Of the Mount
Vernon Place Church Sunday school took
place yesterday st that church. Mr.. James
T. Petty, superintendent, presided; Mr.. Geo.
Thomas acted as secretary, and Misses Annie
and recitations formed an interesting order
of exercises by the scholars. Prof. Daniels
lead tho singing. Senator Colquitt and Rev.
DIR. Evans, of Georgia, made addresses. Two
gold medals were presented to Miss May Taft
and Master James Petty for the largest mis-
sionary collection during tho year in the
infant class. Miss Berthe Gohl was also
The amount reported collected from the
classes was 1895, supplemented by collection
of $50 by the congregation. The banner for
the year was awarded Mr.. j. Everett Baird s
class, $50 being the amount collected by this
class.
National Republican., 1884-03-03

pathetic balladist and dancer the amusing
pantomime entitled, "Jocko. the Brazilian
Ape" will also be given by Marutius's cele-
brated pantomime company. The hall having
been rented for other purposes for Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, tho
amusement company will reopen after TO.
night Saturday afternoon
National Republican., 1884-03-03
The window That Mason shot At.

The window pane at tho jail which was
penetrated by Sergt. Mason's bullet when he
fired at Guiteau will soon be taken out by
Gen, Crocker. The wind has blown section
Of the pane out, and to preserve it with the
round hole intact it will be necessary to
remove it at once. The warden thinks of
giving the relic to ono of the public
museums in this city.
National Republican., 1884-03-03
Another sudden Death.

At 1880 n. m. Saturday Mrs. Teresa Gill
died suddenly at her residence 632 l. stree
southeast. Coroner Patterson pronounced
death to be from natural causes.
National Republican., 1884-03-03
E1eeutlve comnlItteo Good Tcmrlnrs.

The exocutiyu committee of tho grand
lodge OF Good T.upIar5 held a meeting last
Saturday evening, at which arrangements
were completed Tor placing tho total absti
nence pledge in the public schools, to do
which permission has baen granted by the
school commissioners. Mos5rs A. KaIstrom
4. H. Frear, und DIR. w. T. Childs were
selected to represent the grand lodge in the
temperance alliance. Tho printing Of the
newly adopted changes in the law governing
the comforting of the higher degrees was
al o ordered.
National Republican., 1884-03-03
Not a suLeIde, as Rumored

The rumors of the suicide of lady in
East Washington by poison were found to be
unfounded by a REPUBLICAN reporter yes.
terday. Tho lady referred to died from
natural causes. Deputy Coroner Hartigan
viewed tho remains and came to that conclu'
gion
National Republican., 1884-03-03
RcsIsting an Officer.

Officer Lee, while endeavoring to disperse
crowd Of colored men who were obstructing
Blagdens alley, between Ninth and Tenth
streets, was assaulted by Charles Dade and
George Brooks and forced to retreat. Dade
has been arrested, but Brooks is still at
National Republican., 1884-03-03
LincoIn mnII Amusements.

This afternoon at 2 and tonight at s an
entiro change of bill will be given at this
very popular place of amusement. The new
faces are Leonard and Jones. tho telegraph
lads the Healeys sketch artists; the Con-
oOrdia quartette, and William KirkWOod, the
National Republican., 1884-03-03

The Sunday school of the North Presbyte-
rian church held an interesting temperance
meeting yesterday afternoon in the church.
The pastor, Rev. Charles B. Ramsdell and
others made addresses.
National Republican., 1884-03-03
Thc Lineolm NlemorLnl school.

At the Lincoln Memorial church, corner Of
Eleventh and Il streets northwest 300
scholars attended the Sunday school ycster-
day afternoon. This school is taught by some
Christian white ladies and gentlemen residing
in the northern part Of the city, and they have
established a successful movement by their
attention. The section in tho vicinity Of the
Sunday school is inhabited largely by colored
people. and tho school is doing good work.
National Republican., 1884-03-03
An Invention, Not n Robbery.

The account published in an afternoon paper.
detailing robbery at the corner of Seventh
street and South Carolina avenue southeast,
was incorrect. The story is denied by the
police, as well as the parties who are alleged
TO have been robbed.
National Republican., 1884-03-03
Al thn Y. MI. G. A.

The ninth free lecture for young men in
the Y. N. g. A. Course will bo given at the
rooms Of tho association, 1909 New York ave-
nue., this evening. Tho lecture will be Law
aud Its Penalties" by Mr. Il, Ross Perry, Of
the Washington bar.
National Republican., 1884-03-03
A spring sunday An,rnoou.

The pleasant weather yesterday induced
several persons to drive into the country, and
the roads about the city presented an ami
mated appearance Several we'll known
flyers" were out, and number of scratch
tests of speed took place.
National Republican., 1884-03-03
A Flre n, tIle West END,

Yesterday morning fire was discovered at
No. l123 Nineteenth street. occupied by Thos.
Cox. The flames were soon eXtinguished.
The loss, amounting to about $500, was cov-
prpl nv insurance
National Republican., 1884-03-03
A Rom on Hire.

Fire was discovered on the roof of house,
522 Four-and-a.half street southwest owned
by Catharine Shuopp. Engine No. was
called out, but did not SO into service, the
National Republican., 1884-03-03
A Gnddnn Death

Col. Daniel Brawley fell at the corner oi
Fifth and X streets on Saturday afternoon
lie was carried into neighboring store
where he expired in a few moments. The
cause of his death is supposed to have been
heart disease.
National Republican., 1884-03-03
Beeeher,. NCLreuLt of the Contlnent.N

The distinguished Brooklyn divine, Henry
Ward Beocher, will appear at Congregational
church tomorrow evening, and deliver his
new lecture ~ Circuit OF the Continent"
The lecture ia an interesting one, and is from
personal observations by Mr. Boecher.
National Republican., 1884-03-03

fire having been extinguished by citizens
The cause was in defective lue. The
damage amounts TO about 500. II was COW
cred by Insurance
National Republican., 1884-03-03
SpeciaI Notice.

The REPUBLICAN will hereafter publish
death notices free For funeral notices 25
cents will be charged.
National Republican., 1884-03-03
COLONIAL BEACH
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY.
CAPTTAL.................... 900.

PRESIDENT, A. MELVILLE BELL.
VICE PRESIDENT, \. POLLOCK
TREASURER, @. j. BELL
DIRECTORS;
GARDINER G. HUBBARD, w. w. CURTIS, A, f.
BATEMAN, j. j. MCILHoNE, EDWARD
W. BYRN, GARRICK MALLERH,
w. WARRINGTON EVANS.
A company chartered by the state OF Virginia for
tho purpose of owning and controlling a summer
Watering Place, principally for the city Of Washing
ton, The property known rs White Point Farm, In
Wes,moreand County, Virginia, has been pur-
chased, It is situated on salt water, about 6S miles
from the city, and possesses unrivaled advantages
for boating bathing, fishing, DC The property
acquired by the company covers about 300 acres en-
bracing 1000 building lots. handsome hotel Is
now being erected, and will be open to the public
about June 10,
First issue of stock is $4,000, in 5000 shares s25
each, ofwhich S32 200 has been subscribed for the
balance, 1900 is now offered to the public at par
33la per cent. payable allotment and the balance
required for the development of the business
Subscription books win be found at the office of the
Treasurer, 1897 Pennsylvania avenue and at the
ohice fthe Company, 1921 street, where. full n-
formation will be given.
fe2S,thm-lm IL. IL. EVANS, Secretary,
National Republican., 1884-03-03
The CongressionaI Tempernnce societ,

Ihe SOhBrcssionai temperance society.
The Congressional Temperance society held
an interesting meeting at the Vermont Ave-
nue Christian church last night A large
attendance filled the edifce and listened to
the interesting speeches, After prayer by
tho secretary, Rev. Frederick ID. Power, the
pastor, welcomed tho union and introduced
the President, Hon. L. b. Vance, who made
an interesting address. Rev. DIR. Chickering,
the secretary Of the union, then read a paper
on the work Of the union, showing marked
progress since its organization. Mr.
b. r. Jewell, secretary of the Massa-
chusetts Temperance society, made
an address on the work among
the factories of his state. He said that almost
every city in the state had one or more tenn
perance societies, and that all Of them were
doing good work. Rev. DR.. j. G.. Butler, Of
the Lutheran Memorial church, made an
address, commencing the work, and was
followed by Hon. Hiram Price, commissioner
of Indian affairs, who gave sketch of the
temperance committee Of one hundred ap-
pointed by the citizens. Mr.. Price was fol-
lowed by Hon. j. w. Mccormick, who spoke
of the good work being done by tho temper
ance bodies in Ohio aud of their plans.
National Republican., 1884-03-03
At Fletchcr Chanel.

short timo ago the use on Sunday even
ings of Fletcher chapel, corner Fourth street
and New York avenue, was rendered to tho
Good Templars for the purpose of holding
temperance meetings. The offer was accepted
and meetings at once commenced. which have
continued to grow in interest and attendance.
Those meetings are under the special charge
Of Mr. Kalstrom, the grand worthy chief
templar of the order, and the devotional ex-
ercises are conducted by Rev. Mr.. Wilson, the
pastor.
The services on last evening were attended
by an unusually large audience, which fol.
lowed the speakers with the greatest interest
Mr.. w. Il. Bailey, the first speaker in an
address replete with graphic descriptions,
impressed upon the audience the power of
example and the necessity for starting tho
young in life without being embarrassed
with the belief that indulgence in intoxicat.
ing beverage was proper because practiced by
those from whom they would receive their
earlier impressions.
Mr.. Joseph l.. Coombs followed in an earn
est appeal directed especially to moderate
drinkers, aud concluded by giving those
present an idea of what is daily consumed
under the name of whisky, wine, &c. Rev.
Mr.. Wilson closed tho meeting by directing
attention to the value of individual work.
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The: LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

WEDNESDAY, April ., 1884.
The Senate met at 10 A. NJ, Lieutenant Governor
Daggett in the chair Roll called and quorum pres.
ent. Journal of Tuesday read and approved
Routier rose to n question OF privilege regarding
an editorial in the Sacramento Bee criticising his
remarks on Moadsy on the concurrent resolution
opposing the Morrison tariff bill, which editorial he
claimed was calculated to place hIn in a false DO.
sition
On motion of Johnson the Assembly concurrent
resolution, returning thanks TO d. 0. Mills for the
group of statuary presented to the State by him,
was adopted.
sullivan introduced a bill to amend Article NIL
OF the Constitution, bg adding TO Section g. at its
c,ose these words: =" Except as to mortgages deeds
Of trust, contracts, other obligations BY which
debt is secured, money and solvent credits" Re
ferred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
Also, bill to amend Section 3693 Of the Political
Code, relating TO revenue and taxation and the
equalization thereof. The bill reads:
Section l. Section 1893 of the Political Code is
hereby amended 50 as 70 read as follows: Section
S693. When, after general Investigation by the
Board the property is found to be assessed above or
below its full cash value, the Board may, with
out notice, so determine, and must add to ard
deduct from the valuation: Frst-The real estate
except mortgages deeds OF trust contracts or other
obligations by which debt is secured Second
Improvements upon such real estate Third The
personal property, except moneys and solvent cred
It's such per centum resp ,ctively is sufficient to
raise or reduce it TO its full cash value.
Section ,. This Act shall take effect from and af
ter its passage.
Referred to the Committee on Revenue and Taxa
ton.
Assembly Bill No. making appropriations for
the expenses Of the extra session-was ordered en-
crossed and passed to third reading
Spencer of Stanislaus moved to so change the
rules to permit the printing o. 800 copies Of each
bill, instead Of $50. Carried
There being no further business, the Senate ad-
journed till 10 A. NJ. Thursday.
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EXTRA SESSION.
From the Argonaut.

The individual or journal or party which
does not concede the good accomplished by
building railroads in California, end which
does not admit their inestimable value TO the
State and to the city, ws regard as either
lacking intelligence or under the dominance
of some sel6sh motive. The man or politi-
clan or editor who would arrest railroad build
ing we look upon SIS the enemy of our pro-
gress. If it had not been for this last
agitation, beginning at the last gubernatorial
election, some millions would have been ex-
pended in this State for railroad construc-
,ion, which will never be undertaken until
,his anti-rsilrosd war il terminated. Before
this time the road from the southern line to
the Yosemite would have been completed I;
the connection between Soledsd and the
southern road at Bakersfield would have been
made; the extension of the Ell Dorado road
would have been under way /; the Lake couB-
ty road would have been undertaken and
various other contemplated roads would now
have been ia process of building. There are
innumerable branches from the main lines of
the Central and Southern roads Go mountain
valleys which would ere this have been well
under way The railroad people are nov. as
.ye are Informed, contemplating the with
drawal of their working force from the north
connecting California and Oregon by rail is
interrupted, the land grant will be forfeited
and irreparsble and lasting injury will be in.
hicted upon our State. This raid upon the
roads, with existing constitutional provisions
bud the constant agitation of the subiscs.
goes abroad, and SO atfsc.s foTsigu money
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IL
Mrs. Hardy, 10 Suffolk street, writes us that she
has been troubled with worms for three years,
and that she used one vial Of DR.. C. McLdnes Yer.
mifuge, prepared by Fleming Bros, Pittsburgh Pa,
which brought away over fifty large worms. Her
usual good health Immediately returned
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If YOU suffer from looseness of the bowels,
Argostura Bitters will surely cu-e you.
Beware OF counterfeits, and ask your drog-
glss Tor tse genuine article. prepared By Dr..
j. G. B. Siegers L Sons.
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The House met at 10 A NJ. After the call OF the
roll, prayer Of the Chipain, and the usual motion
TO dispense with the reading Of the minutes, As
semblyman Leyerson Of san Francisco addressed
the Chair and sent up TO the desk the following
communication:
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ST. DAViD'S.

4 FIRST CLASS LODGING HOUSE, CON.
"A tains 100 rooms 7l5 Howard street, near
Third, San Francisco. This house is especially de-
signed comfortable home for ladies and gentle.
men visiting the city from the interior. No dark
rooms. Gas and running water in each room. The
noors covered with body Brussels carpet and all
the furniture Is made oi solid black walnut. Ea,h
bed has spring mattress, with an additional hair
top mattress, making them the most luxurious and
healthy beds IN the world. Hot and cold
bstns large parlor and reading ROOM containing
8 Grand t1ano-all free to guests. Price, single
rooms per night, 80 cents per week, from e. up-
wards. House open all night.
Il. HUGHES, Proprietor.
At hsvket-street Ferry take Omnibus line Of
street cars 70 corner Of Third and Howard
Tvs Tr,TSH
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FOR SALE, SEWING MACHINES.

UNHE IMPROVED LIGHT RUNNING" Do
4 mestic, with self-settng attachments, self
setting needle, self-threading shuttle. Buy no ma
chine un il: seeing and trying it. New Singer Model
Machines, $50 No. White, Royal st. John, from
$40 upwards. Machines rented and repaired.
Needles . cents 4 dozen. A. }. POMMER, Agent,
505 ST. (next door TO Lipuan & Co.'S. fel9-u
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FOR SALE CHEAP.
FOE - n. .LaH .

EHHE OLD AND wELL-KNowN GENERAL
Merchandise business Of NJ. LAYENSON,
Rocklin. Stock and fixtures complete. Rare
chance for an enterprsing man. Splendid pros
poets ahead as the quarries will do big business
this summer. Reasons for selling and further partc
ulars will be given by calling addressing NJ.
LAVENSON ROcklin, Placer county. ml2-lplm
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A contractor on the new Courthouse at
Haley, Wood river, Idaho, has 5arriesded
himself within the building, and is holding
possession under shotgun law. He refuses
to abandon the premises until paid for his
work.
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Jonathan Houghman, of West Union, Park
county, Iowa writes that he is unable to supply the
demand, the people IN his neighbochood say. after
a trial of the others, that none is equal to DR.. C..
NcLdneS VeTnlifuge
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WEAK AND UNpEvELoPEpPAR

OF the Human Body Enlarged. De
Veioped ard strengthened" Etc,
is AN INTERESTING ADVERTISEMENT LONG
A run in our paper. In reply to inquiries we will
say that there is evidence OF humbug about this
On the contrary, the advertisers are very highly in
dorsed Interested persons may get sealed circulars
giving al particulars by addressing Enc Medical Co
p. @. Box bl2 BuftSlo, y. Y.-[T0ledo Evening Bee
slg-1yTuThS
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ns-IplyMTh&wIy

NeiC York.
Mrs. Twist No. IS Avenue D, says she has been
troubled with worms for more than year, and that
she took one bottle of DR.. C. HcLdne'S Celebrated
VermifHge, prepared by Fleming Bros, which
brought away from her over three hundred worms
big and little. She now believes herself to be en-
tirey free from disease.
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Messrs. D. & J. W. Cotton, of Winchester, Ind,
happened last spring to get some of Dr. C. McLane'S
Ver7Hititge After selling few bottles, the demand
became great for it that their stock was soon eX
effect wherever used, and is very popular among the
nennle
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JUDGE FnLzY, of Pittsfsld, Mss, was
cured OF rheumatism By St. Jacobs OH.
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Andrew Downing of Cranbureh township, We
mango county gave his child teaspoontul Of
worms. Next morning, on repetition of the dose,
she passed lib mo:e.
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We. the UNDERSIGNED.

Druggists take pleasure in certifying that We have
sold NIsEAk'S BALsAM or WILD CHERRY
for many years. and know it to be Of the oldest
as well as one Of the most reliable preparations in
the market for the cure of Coughs, Colds and
Throat and Lung Complaints. We know of no
ticle that gives general satisfaction to those
who use it. and do not hesitate to recommend it.
July, 1882.
KIRK GEARY & Co, Sacramento, Cal.
JOHN r. MEISrER, Sacramento, Cal.
TERRY NCMORRY, Sacramento, Cal.
FRED. KOLLIkER, Sacramento, Cal.
j. ]. SPIEKER, Sacramento, Cal.
X. +. GOGINGS, Sacramento, Cal.
B. J. RHODES & CO, San Jose, Cal.
PLINY FAY X CO., Santa Cruz, Cal.
j. G. TANNER, Santa Cruz, Cal.
F. 7. NAYNAhD, Petaluma, Cal
7. J. RILEY, Healdsburg, Cal
G. HOBSUNG, Marysville, Cal.
J. S DBURY, Bakersfield, Cal
S. A hURNAP, Bakersfield, Cal.
l. D. HOLDEN, Stockton, Cal.
J. D. GRAY. Stockton, Cal.
NANSCAWES s. CO, Visalia, Cal.
S. J. ALDEN, Placeryille, Cal.
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WANTED. LOST AND FOUND.

Advertisements of five lines in his department
Inserted for % cents for one me three times for 90
cents, or rs cents per week
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MILLINERY OPENING !

RHRs. E. KATZENsTEIS, NO. COS J STREET,
AfE announces the regular opening Of her direct
InportAtons Of Fine Millinery Goods, consisting Of
Latest Spring and Summer Styles, on Thursday,
Friday AMI Saturday Of this week. The stock to
be exhibited has been selected with special care for
Sacramento trade. No description can convey any
idea OF the elegance OF these goods and to be ap-
precilted they must be seen. 4 cordial invitation
is extended 20 the ladies' OF Sacramento and vicin-
ty to visit store and examine the finest artistic
display ever made in this CITY. apl-tf
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fected, may be enforced by writ of mandate on be
half of the people, to be sued out by the Attorney
General ANY company failing or refusing to COM
ply with a peremptory mandate issued in such
action shall forfeit its charter and be dissolved On
appeal from Judgment awarding peremptory man-
date ia such there shall BE stay of proceed
ipgs on appeal