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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17
PITIFUL DEATH AT OAKLAND.
n Well-llnown Resident Suffocated in
Mud.

John Dargie, 4 we'll. known resident of
this coast, met his death by distressing
accident in Oakland on Friday night. The
remains We're found Saturday morning
partly imbedded in the mud in the estuary
next to the railroad bridge, between Cen
trail Oakland and East Oakland. The posi-
ton of the body and other facts indicate
that Mr.. Dargie took the local train at
Broadway station, intending to leave at
Oak-sueet station, which is adjacent TO his
home; that he did not heed the stoppage
at his destination and did not notice until
the train was moving from Oak street.
Probably then he hurriedly jumped from
his seat, went to the platform and stepped
off into the darkness. The train by this
time had reached the trestle bridge. and
Mr.. Dargie fell headlong into the mud.
He was suflOcated in a short time. John
Dargie was born az Arbroath, Scotland.
February %, 1890. He came to the United
States when Il boy II years old, and
when only 10 came to California around
Cape Horn, arriving in San Francisco in
July, 1S49. He was engaged for several wears
in maritime trade, making trips TO China the
Sandwich Islands and the coast ports He
afterward engaged in various kinds of bust
ness in San Francisco, and also mining in
this State. In March, 1853, he was married
10 Eliza G. Rowland, by whom he had
three children-William f. Dargie, mana
ger of the Tribune Publishing Company, 7.
T. Dargie, Secretary of the same company,
Annie r. Dargie, all of whom, mother and
children, live in Oakland. About 1879 Mr..
Dargie went to Arizona, where he was en-
gagged in business for several years, and
from there went to Mexico. At the time of
the raging of the yellow fever he left Next
co, returning to Oakland, and has since had
charge of the business department of the
Tribune Publishing Company. He was a
member of Live Oak Lodge, No. 81, F. and
A. NJ, had been advanced to the degree of
Most Excellent Master in Oakland Chapter.
No. 26, r. A. NJ, was a member of St. An
drew's Society of Oakland, and of the
Athenian Club of Oakland. From his ex-
tensive business relations and travels on
the Pacific coast lie had many acquaint-
ances, and his hearty, genial manner
quickly made friends Of acquaintance.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17

THE ST. JACOBS On FAMILY CALENDAR
1SS45 the most unique and attractive
work of its kind ever issued, can be had
by addressing SUPPLY DEPARTMENT, THE
CHARLES A. VoGELER Co., BALTIMORE
(Md.), and inclosing a two-cent stamp.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17
BRITISH COLUMBIA.

The Removal OF Chinese Wash-Houses.
VICTORIA, November 15th.-Action I'M
der the city ordinance was commenced to-
day to remove beyond the city limits all
Chinese wash-houses. A decision in the
test case is looked forward to as important
to the sanitary welfare of the city
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17

Rosa Gardner, young lady aged sixteen,
daughter OF NJ. D. Gardner, of Modesto, ac-
identally shot herself with pistol Wednes
day, and died from the wound Friday.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17

CHARLES SoNNTAG, a young business
man of San Francisco, has been appointed
to vacancy upon the Board Of State Pris-
on Directors. Mr. Sonntag has been a Cal
ifornian from youth, is Of upright charac-
ter and business ability, and is a sterling
Republican. The law requiring the Board
to be made up in part of political oppo-
nents is wise one, and the appointment
noted is made under it, and keeps the mi
norty Of the Board Republican in COM
pIexion Another vacancy is TO soon oc-
cur in the minority, the vacancy being
upon the Republican side and to be made
by the necessary resignation Of a Sacra-
mentan 1t would be fitting thing if the
Executive would appoint another Sacra-
mentan to fill it. The people have, by a
promotion to the Bench, recognized the
wisdom of the appointment of the present
incumbent, and thereby suggested that this
county can supply a successor of equal ca
pacity and standing from its Republican
ranks
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17

Armed men are now guarding the cleo
ton returns at Davenport, the county seat
of Lincoln, w. I. A Judicial investigation
of the returns viii be made, as large frauds
ere claimed.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17
BLAINE.
CLEVELAND

Majority for Cleveland over Blaine, 81,
and over the number necessary for a
choice 1S
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17
WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
The walIa WalIa Runs Ashore

SEATTLE. November 15th.-The Walla
Walla, coal-laden, bound for San Fran
cisco, ran ashore near Ma:rowstone Point
last Thursday night in a very dense fog.
She began 10 leak, and the Captain fearing
TO so out beyond the straits with the vessel
in that condition, put back to this port,
whence he had started on Thursday. The
vessel arrived this morning, and this after
noon came alongside the Willamette, now
loading at the coal dock. The Captain is
awaiting orders from San Francisco. The
extent of the damages the Walla Walla
received by the accident is not known at
present
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17

Total. ....., IL, 2S6l
LOuttlt 5 majority, 10.
Destruction by Fire.

'TEHACHAPI, November 15th.-The depot
at Mohave was burned at 5 o'clock this
afternoon by the bursting or breaking of a
jar of acid, and burned very rapidly There
were two explosions, the first one not very
heavy, but the last one sent portions of the
building high in the air and was of such
force as to break the windows in town and
even demolish the wheels of cars standing
alongside of the depot, sending timberS
and rubbish in all directions The explo-
sion was caused by giant powder and tank
of oil in the building. Nothing was saved,
every one running for their lives. The de-
pot contained Wells, Fargo & Co S office
the telegraph Office and large amount of
freight. Fortunately no one was injured
and no building was burned but the depot.
SANTA BARBARA, November 14th.-A one
story frame dwelling-hOuse, occupied by
Dr. Shrewsbury and owned by Colonel W.
w. HOLSTER, was burned this evening. The
| fire was caused by the accidental upsetting
of a coal-oil lamp. The loss on the house
and the furniture of DR.. Shrewsbury is
$500.
| GRAYsoN, November 15th.-The Grayson
Hotel caught fire last evening at O'Clock,
and was burned. The boarders lost every
thing. The safe and some Of the furniture
were saved. The property was insured.
STOCKTON, November 16th.-An alarm OF
fire sent in from the paper mills this after
noon caused some excitement The fire
was fortunately confined to a small straw
stack in the rear of buildings, and was
soon quenched.
| In Aid of immigration.
| SAX BUENAvENTURA, November 15th.-A
goodly number of the representative men
| of this county met in the Courthouse this
morning at IL o'clock, for the purpose of
organizing a society which is to thoroughly
advertise our county generally through the
East, South and West, which will be done
through circulars, apers, pamphlets, etc.
Martin Murphy's Will.
SAN JOSE, November 15th.-To-day the
last will Of Martin Murphy deceased, was
filed for probate. The estate consists OF
bank stock valued at 100000 which is be-
queathed to his wife. Before his death Mr..
Murphy conveyed the bulk of his property,
amounting to 100000, to different mem
bers OF his family.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17

DoN'r hawk, hawk, and blow, blow, dis
gushing everybody, but use DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17

LADIES OF SACRAMENTO.

ITO YOUR GENEROUS EFFORTS IN YEARS
past the poor of the city have been largely
indebted for that measure of relief it has been
the privilege of the Towards to distribute al
nov our available means being reduced to half
months supply, we again ask your kind as
Winter. Should we succeed in getting Il state
law passed for supporting the poor by taxation.
as in other States, we may not in future be COM
PEELED to tax your benevolepce. We now ask
the ladies of Sacramento, one and all, 10 meet
at Pioneer Hall on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
18th, at 80 clock, to arrange for Benefit for
the Howard Benevolent Association at such time
and place as to you may be most convenient.
RICHARD DALE, Pres H. B. A.
A. s. HOPKINS, Secretary.
Sacramento November Is 1881 1R CT n17-2t
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Foresters' Notice.-Every Mem-w

Der of Court Capital is expected to be ~
present THIS (Monday) EVENING, at ~
$50 o'clock. Regular meeting and re- saess
Every brother is expected to be on hand. and do
honor to the occasion. Securing Foresters
cordially invited. J. j. FOUNTAIN, C. r.
o. \. CRoNKI1E r. s. 3. CT n17-It&
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17
The County Seat War.

WALLA WALLA, November 16th.-The
excitement at Davenport Lincoln county,
over the county seat question, still CON
tinues A body of armed men have sur
rounded the Courthouse, 10 prevent the
removal of the Court records to Sprague,
the successful contestant
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17

The Carson Tribune estimates that Nevada
has not more than 1900 votes,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17

NEW YORK, November 15th.-The follow
ing table shows the number of Electoral
votes which have been given to Cleveland
and Blaine in the several States:
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17
REV. DIR. NEWMAN

WILL DELIVER HIS SECOND AND LAST
w Lecture in this city. at the Sixth-street
NJ. E. Church, TUESDAY EVENING, November
25th Subject: Reform and Reformers" MI 1t
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17
PACIFIC SLOPE.
CALIFORNIA

LDrspArcHEs OF SATURDAY AND .vsDAr.l
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17
SPECIAL AUCTION SALE
COLUSA COUNTY LANDS !

Saturday, November Goth, at IL o'clock
NJ, at Willows, Colusa county, Rain or
Shine, $4,000 Acres Choice Farming
and Wheat Lands, on Credit and Easy
Terms of Payment.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17

TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash balance
and years, at ~ per cent. per annum interest
The summer-fallowed and volunteer land will
pay the first credit payment the coming season
Don't fail to give this attention.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17
KORN DINNER.

DY THE YOUNG LADIES FOR THE BENZ
ID fit of the Y. II. c. A, in their rooms, 1909
Fourth street, TOMORROW tTuesdayl, from
1870 A. NJ. 10 $50 I. NJ. Horned Pork and Beans
other korn Dishes served on the European plan.
Don't fail he there n1T-lt
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17
THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FESTIVAL

of ST. ROSE CHURCH will be held in the Old
Pavilion. THANKSGIVING NIGHT. The Hall
will be lighted by Electricity, and everything
will be in order. n1I-lt*
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-17

PRESCOTT, November 15th.-The latest re-
turns show that the Territorial Legislature
will stand Council-Democrats !, Repub-
licans 5; House of Reprcsentatives-Dem
ocrats 10, Republicans 10, independents /.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-10-02
Tattooed Samoans.

The natives in boats exhibited the
general characteristics of the Polyne-
sian-Maylays. Their faces were clear
of tattoo, but from the loins down over
the hips and thighs to the knees, the
Samoans puncture the color into the
skin in closely dotted mass. with dag
onal lines of bare skin en- bellishing the
design. which at distance look almost
like a pair of dark pants The instru-
ments used are usually the spines of
the shaddock tree or bone driven in
with small mallets. The coloring
matter is burned candle nut. The
women do the tattoo the process is
begun with the men at the age of %,
and is slow and painful. As among
their civilized professional brethren,
there is cOde of honor recognized in
the profession devoted to this art, and
this code is chiefly applied-so true is
human nature to all its aspects-to the
maintenance of AN adequate scale of
fees. A tattoocr will sometimes stop
in the middle OF his job. leaving the
subject half done, until his pecuniary
demands are satisfied, and no profess
ional brother can be tempted 10 cut in
ami finish the business. A Samoan is
no more able 10 walk around for the
rest of his lie half tattooed than an
Australian masher with one whisker,
and he is therefore obliged 10 pay up to
the uttcrmost farthing. Although not
so invariably rs in Fiji. the Samoan
men and women do dye their hair yell
low with burned coral. and paint their
faces red and black. They also shave
the heads of their children, using
sharks teeth for razors. Rubbing or
pressing noses. as with the Maoris, is
the form of national salute. They
never eat before 10 or II o'clock in the
morning, but afterwards have no reg
ular meal time-eating almost contin-
uously through the day.-Melbourne
Leader.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-10-02
Vanderbilt's Treasure-Vault.

stood the other day in the vault of
masonry on Forty-second street, where
last year the richest nabob in the world
locked up his 5000, 900 in stocks,
bonds and other securities. 1t is one
of the most redoubtable works of de-
fense on the American continent,
though you may not be entirely GER
tain of that by surveying the building
from the outside. Its foundations were
blasted out of the rock; the front wall
is five feet in thickness, and the side
and rear walls are three feet, the ma
terials used being pressed brick with
brown-stone trimmings. The beams,
girders and main pillars are iron, in
cased in freproof material. The doors,
window-frames, and minor partitions
are iron, marble, and glass. No wood
is to be found in the structure. The
great vault is 36x42 feet, of wrought
iron, steel, and Franklinite iron, is i'm
posing in strength and proportions,
and is situated on the ground floor.
Its four outer doors weigh 5000 each,
and have every effective and known
improvement in defensive devices. A
massive wall. of masonry surrounds the
iron work. The vault, which is burg
lar, fire, and water proof, constitutes a
distinct building in itself. The armed
watchmen who guard the building day
and night are under the strictest disci-
pline, their hourly movements being
recorded by an electric clock connect
ing with various points on each floor of
the structure, and there are also wires
running to police headquarters and the
office Of the district telegraph. In one
corner of this great vault, behind heavy
iron bars, are the heavier iron doors of
the works containing the Vanderbilt Sc
curities, which can be opened only by
skeleton-keys held by the owner alone.
building with Gatling guns, could easi-
ly defend it against a mob of 100000
assailants; it could be reduced by moth
ing less than the continued play of
heavy artillery. 1t may be a year since
Vanderbilt, then "worth" 5000, 900, 900,
put the larger part of his possessions
in the vault. He could not, perhaps,
put more than $2O0,0O0,OO0 under
guard here at that time, but he has
added over $12,OOO,O0O to his fortune
within the year, though it has been
poor year. Thus rapidly docs the stu
pendous volume of his unparalleled
pile enlarge. Nothing like such growth
of any mans wealth was ever before
known in the world. Every year, in
the nature of things, the growth in
creases, so that the estimate of the best
informed men is that by the year 1890
he will be able to pile up not less than
$500, 900, 900 in his great iron vault be-
hind walls five feet thick. john Swiaa-
TONS Paper.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-10-02

How was he dressed?" asked the
woman OF the morgue-keeper. 'In a
suit of black clothes, and in his pocket
was letter addressed to Mrs. John
Smith" Yes. that's me-" sobbed the
woman. 1.-The coroner made an exam
ination and discovered that he died of
water on the BRAIN water on the
brain? He looks like my husband.
He was dressed like him. Had my
card in his pocket. But" observed the
lady with q conscious pride in her
tones, Il am sure the 'Major never
drank enough water 10 affect his
brain. "-Phiiatleiphi0 Record.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-10-02
A Bad Spell.

Yau have heard Of the City Of Sioux
The loyeliest ever you knioux-
And the following tale,
lam sure cannot .aIl
To be read with emotion by yiouI.
To this buFtling young city Of Sioux,
Came scion of Albion trioux;
When the name was pronounced
In his hearing, he fiouDced,
And at once In passion he nloux.
'cNow tell me, o people of Sioux"
He shouted, ''what can a man dioux7
As tits spelled, so We say 1t.
And thAtis the wayit
Should be!n And he clustered and blioux
And all through the City of Sioux,
That man raised hullabulloux.
With madness enraged,
Like tiger ENGAGED,
And fell upon Gentle and Jioux.
As over the City of Sioux
He rushed, still the madder he grioux,
Till he fell in fit.
And his soul promptlyit
Left his body-sans further adioux.
Then the coroner's jury of Sioux
Their verdict most solemnly drioux,
"By disease OF the heart
Victims life did depart"
You have heard the sad tale; am thrioux.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-10-02
What Men Have Said About Women

The man who can govern a woman
can govern a nation.
The mistake of many women is to
return sentiment for gallantry.-Jouy.
1t is easier to make all Europe agree
than two women.-Louis XIV.
God created the coquette as soon as
he made the fool.-Victor Hugo.
A woman who has surrendered her
| lips has surrendered everything.-Vi-
ard.
Of all heavy bodies. the heaviest is
the woman we have ceased to love-
Lemontey.
Woman is a charming creature, who
changes her heart as easily as her
gloves.
Who takes an eel by the tail or wo-
man at her word soon finds he holds
nothing.-Proverb.
How MANY would laugh at the funer-
ais of their husbands if it were not the
custom to weepP
Women deceived by men want to
marry them; it is kind of revenge as
good as any other. .-Beaumanoir.
An asp would render its sting more
venomous by dipping it into the heart
of coquette.
Rascal! That word on the lips of q
woman, addressed to too darling man,
often means-angels.
We meet in society many attractive
women whom we would fear to make
our wives.-D'H Harleville.
A woman who gretends to laugh at
love is like the child who sings at night
when he is afraid. j. j. Rousseau.
Women swallow at one mouthful the
lie that fatters and drink drop by drop
q truth that is bitter. -Diderof.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-10-02

Torrance. ri
Without n moments warning Trum-
peter stood on his hind legs. fighting
the dir with his front ones. and / rolled
ingloriously into the road.
Picking mp INV hat with his teeth, tho
intelligent creature galloped home,
leaving me insensible and suffering
from concussion of the brain.
learned afterwards that Clara saw
the accident and had me conveyed into
her house, which proved n yeritable
heaven TO me.
am now her husband. and the pos
sesso> of twenty thousand pounds,
while my name has been changed TO
Vincent; for, on hearing my story and
the story of our love, her father adj
vanced the necessary thousand, and
came into my fathers fortune: so the
thousand is no longer wanted.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-10-02
Skill VS.. Ignorance.

AS a perfect pharmaceutical prepara-
ton, we are told that Hoods Sarsapar-
lila surpasses any proprietary article
npon the market. Even to our mex
perienced eye we see positive indica-
tons of the truth of the foregoig. A
gla ce at the article shows the scrupu-
lious neatness and care with which the
detail of its manufacture and putting
up must be conducted. These points
are of importance in any business, but
the relief of human suffering they be-
come of supreme importance, and only
such medicines are worthy public con-
fidence. I'm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-10-02

A West Virginia young man who be-
lieves in sclf-improvement, having re-
Gently married, suggested to his wife
that they should argue some questions
frankly and fully every morning, in
order to learn more of each other. The
first question happened to be ''Wheth-
er woman could be expected to get
along without hat" and he took the
affirmative. He learned several new
things before the argument closed,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-10-02

In hundreds of instances where Hot
Springs and other treatment failed to
cure scrofula and sypilitic disorder, the
sufferer has sought and found cure in
DR.. Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsa-
parilla. 1t enriches the blood, strength
ems the urinary and digestive organs,
and quickly removes all indications of
ill health and blood disease, from a
pimple to running sore, from a head
ache to a rheumatic pain. Its superior
ity over all other blood purifiers and
strengthening medicines is admitted by
all who test its curative effect and in
fiuence. ~" @a 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-10-02

Among the nearly one hundred
memorial stones thus far contributed
to the Washington Monument is one
from vesuvius, sent by Mr.. William
Terrell, of Georgia.
The Arizona sentinel., 1884-12-13
DR- CD. SALFIELD.

216 Kearny street, San Francisco, .2 Consultations strictly confidential, by let ter or at office. FREE. For the converts ence of patients, and in order to insure perfect secrecy, I have adopted private address under which all packages are for- warded.
The Arizona sentinel., 1884-12-13
News From Abroad.

The German Socialists cast 260. 900 votes at the recent election in that Empire.
 A furnished house has been taken for the Ticheb0rne claimant near Southampton.
 Russian farm CTS, unable to sell their wheat for the cost of produc- tiOn, are in a distressed coDdi- ton.
 The question whether whist playing should be prohibited in a railway carriage is being agitated in England.
 A French nObleman, member of family of very high standing in Bordeaux, France, died re> gently in a Union Workhouse in Kent, England.
 The cataracts of the Nile are due to granite veins, which the rver, whiie working d way through the sandstone, had been unable 10 destroy or remove.
 Among those who attended the MontefOre thanksgiving service at the Bevis Marks Synagogue was lady reputed three years older than the centenarian him. self,
 An American who advertised on the fences of Paris was fined $50 for "annoying the vision of the public." American cities are a long way behind Paris in free ing themselves from nuisances.
 The foliage in England this autumn is said to be the most gorgeous in living memory. It is noticeable that trees which usually go off clad in yeIlows and browns are the most brilliant.
 It has been decided by the Paria Court of Appeals that a bookseller has no right to conceal the name of the publisher of a work by placing a label with his own name and address over those of the publishers.
The Arizona sentinel., 1884-12-13
DECORSE & TAGGART.

PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. Office hours from a. m. to l2 a. m. and
 2 to D. m. Office corner Main and Madison Avenue
 and First Streets. YUMA, ARIZONA.