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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25
PHILADELPHIA, RICH afEfS
MOND AND NORFOLK
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

Appointed sailing days: Every TUESDAY,
and FRIDAY at IL NJ, and every SUNDAY
at 5 A. NJ.
Freight for Tuesdays and Fridays steam
ers received till 1880 A. NJ: for sundays
steamer till 5 =. VI. saturday. Freight re-
eeiyed daily till L. NJ.
Fare. IS.
For further information. apply to
j. w. McCARRfCK.
General Southern Agent. ONCE Rockets.
W.P. CLYDE & Co,
no3O General Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25
RICHMOND.

9:15 p. NJ. MAIL daily except Sunday)
1000 \. NJ. ACCOMMODATION daily (eX-
cept sunday
7:15 A. II. MIGHT EAPRESS daily lex
cept Monday
CONNECTIONS.
AT Richmond with associated railways
and Richmond, fredericksburg and PotO-
mae railroad; at Lynchburg with Virginia
Midland railway and Norfolk and Western
railroad: at Clifton Forge with Chesapeake
and Ohio railway; at Lexington with Baltl-
more and Ohio railroad
SleepinO-cdr GttGched 10 Night Express 10
Lgnchburg.
Trains marked daily except ~unday.)
Tickets sold TO all points, ohces: 1908
east Main street, 1000 Main. aud at Rich
mOnd and Allegheny depot. Eighth and
Canal streets. j. X. MACMO kDO.
General Passenger and Express Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25
s.I)EOPLE'S LINE"
BETWEEN RICHMOND AND HOME
WOOD (Hog Island
AND
ALL INTERMEnLATE LANnINGS.

The fast and beautiful steamer GEN, Cap
tain Gill. leaves her wharf in the dock,
foot Of Twenty -secOnd street, at a. VI.
every TUESDAY. THURSDAY, and SAT-
URDAN stopping at all landings.
Freight received at LOWEST RATES daily
from 7 \. NJ. too Z. VI. The GEM has first
class passenger accommodations. and ar
riVes at lIomewoOd at 4 L. NJ. returning,
arrives in Richmond at $3.50 =. NJ.
X. V. OWEN.
D
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25
DICUMOND. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

DICHM0ND, FREDERICKSBURG
hAND POTOMAC RAII OAD-Sched-
ule conn encing Nov EMBEH =, 1854
eastern standard time:
GOO A, ~, leaves Byrd-Street station
daily: stops only at Ashland,
Junction, Milford, and Frede-
rlcksbur2. sleeper from jack
sonyille 10 Wash lngton.
Il:O7 a. NJ. leaves Byrd-St station daily
except sundays Sleeper from
Charleston 70 Wash ington.
6:32 L. NJ. leaves Byrd-Strcet station daily.
sleeper from jacksonville To
New York.
1929 A. NJ, arrives at Byrd-Street station
daily. sleeperfrom New York
To Jacksonville.
2:39 +. ~, arrives at Byrd-Street station
daily stops at fredericksburg,
Milford. and Junction. sleeper
from Washington To Charles
ton.
$50 Y. NJ, arrives at Byrd-Street station
daily except sundays. sleeper
from Washington to Jackson
Vile.
ASHLAND TRAINS,
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAYS:
400 +. NJ, accommodation. leaves Broad
street station; arrives AZ Ash
land at r. NJ.
6:04 r. NJ, leaves Elha; arrives at ASH
land at 6:44 y. NJ.
1850 a. NJ, arrives at Elba leaves Ash
land at 6:i3 A. NJ.
s:55 a. NJ, accommodation, arrives At
Broad-Street station; leaves
Ashland at E A. NJ.
$50 z. NJ. arrives At Elba; leaves Ashland
at 5:l2 T. NJ
q. A. TAYLOR, General Ticket Agent.
Il. I. ID. MYERS. General superintendent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25

: 7 J i 4 I3E:IEIT=
SPECIAL NOTICE.

NOTICE.
I'm TO SECURE TENANTS AToScE. WE
O TERMS AND LOCATION.
NpANr TO SHOW PROPERTY.
BUSINESS PLACES.
Main street near Ninth; 3 floors.
broad street near Seventh: 2 rooms.
GREEN GROCERY, Second and canal;
STORE and DWELLING, Main near FIJI
teenth street.
clsry near Thirteenth; floors.
STORE and DWELLING, Seventh street
nv W,SAREHoUsE. Cary near Twelfth.
PROFESSIONAL OFFICES, Wilkinson
STORE and DWELLING, Fourteenth
street near Main.
STORE. Main near Ninth.
ES-RIVER BREWERY ana
'I NEST n END PARK and GARDEN.
BROAD-sTREET STORE. near Ninth
street.
Main street.
OTHER LOCALITIES.
BROWN & CO.,
STREET.
5-1tl
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ROOTS, SIsOEs. q


SlSTIJOIlIlNTN1l8NT IJIIVNlN1--J01J-
HENRY HEUSER.
u u SALOON. RESTAURANT, AND Bill
IIAAD-R ROOM, No. 1908 MAINSTREEr.
WINES, LIQUORS. and CIGARS OF the
finest quality kept constantly on hand.
RESTAURANT and LUNCH.C0UNTER
supplied with the best the market affords,
which isseryed In first-claSs style. The best
appointed and equipped BILLIARD ROOM
In the city. Location central. Polite aud
attentive attepdants. de 2-sm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25
| CLOSING-OUT SALE.
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Days.

HIGH -C0NSTABLE'S SALE OF
Ia CLOTHING. BLANKETS, NALISES,
SHOWCASE, &C.-I will sell at public auc-
ton, on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY rs. 1855.
at lOl5 O'Clock A. NJ, at No. north Seven
tenth street. the following property, 10 sat-
isfy sundry wrlts in my hands Is. {. Kauf-
man:
CLOTHING, BLANKETS,
HATS. CAPS,
NALISES CARPET BAGS.
FURNISHING GOODS, &C., &c.
Also,
ONE SILVER-MOUNTED SHOWCASE.
TERMS: Cash. f.. &. GARRISON,
High Constable city Of Richmond.
ja2j
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25

a u 3E EsE 5R
DICHM0ND AND DANvlLLE
III RAILROAD COMPANY.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT OCTOBER 10.
1884.
LEAVE RICHMOND.

LEAVE RICHMOND.
900 A. M.-(Through- Isssenger-Msil. dai-
Iy)-For all stations between
Richmond and Danvile con-
Meeting at Greensboro for IA
leigh. 9oldsboro', and Salem
Branch points; Fayetteville and
all G. y. and Y. v. local points.
and at Charlotte for Columbia
and Southeast, also for Atlanta,
New Orleans, and Southwest
Pullman Sleeper Richmond
To Danville, DanvIlle To Au-
gusta. without change, and
Danvillc to New Orleans, with
out change.
1880 P. M.--(Through Passenger. daily
stops at all stations. connecting
at keysvillc for all points on the
Richmond and Mecklenburg
railroad daily. except sunday
Greensboro tor Salem Branch
at salisbury for W. n. G. X II.
stations, at Atlanta for Jackson
Vile, Fla, New orleans. and
Southwest.
Pullman Buffet sleeper Dan
VILE to Atlanta.
2:45 L. M.-(York-River Psssenger--,iaily,
except sunday connects az
West Point every Wednesday
and Saturday with steamer
"Danville" for Claybank. York
town, baltimore, and points
North.
b.OU 4. m.-khb ACfOtu
ly,. except sunday)-For Coal
field
4:30 A. M.-(York-River Freight from
Twenty fourth-Street depot
daily. except Sunday)-FOr
West Point.
SIS T. N.-(York- River Freight from
Twenty -fourth-Street depot
daily, except saturday -Fc.
West Point
ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
200 A. A.-From Atlanta. GodsbOro'. Ra-
leigh, and intermediate points
daily.
Sal A. N.-From Coalfeld and Bo. Air
daily, except sunday.
1890 A. M.-FrOn West Point daily. except
sunday )-Baltimore, YORK
town. and Claybank every
Wednesday and Saturday.
ass i. M.-trom all local stations Atlanta.
New orleans, and Southwest
daily.
l:2s i. NJ. Freights daily. except sun
500 4. VI. day from West Point.
TICKET OFFICES 1000 Main street and
at the Richmond aud Dauvllle Railroad
depot, Virginia street.
NJ SLAUGHTER,
General Passenger Agent,
SOL. HAAS. Traffic Manager.
A. l.. RIVEs General Manager. lals
a NFIT En NT NE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25

A VEHICLE WITH AN ATE

EXTRA INDUCEMENTS WILL BE CIV
cANsUIT You BOTH As i
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25
physicians AND DRUGGISTS
RECOMMEND
sBB RRE 90 " W wHN E~ ssss
sss splR8 3WwwwwksN SIS.
BDfs s no 3 Wv WV EN s.-s
BBB X 90 W wv mn 'k6'
# H Is I $EEEiSssE
sBB nrrTTrITT EKE RRR ssss
E Eft + I T. IT. II e. .
40 TILE pEsT TONIC
AS THE BEST TONIC.

This medicine. combining Iron with pure
vegetable tonics, quickly and completely
CI'RES DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, MA
LARA. WEAKNESS, IMPURE BLOOD,
CHIIIS and FEVER, and NEURALGIA.
BY rapid and thorough assimilation Win
the blood. 10 reaches every part OF the sys-
ten, purihes and enriches the blood:
strengthens the muscles and nerves, ana
tones and invigorates the system. 1870.
A FINE APPETlZER-BEST TONiC
KNOWN.
IL will cure the worst case Of Dyspepsia,
removing all distressing symptoms, such as
Tasting the Food. Bclching, Heat In the
stomach. Heartburn. etc.
THE ONLY IRON MEDICINE THAT
WILL NOT BLACKEN OR INJURE THE
TEETH.
IT is Invaluable for diseases peculiar to
women and 10 all persons who lead sedentary
AN UNFAHING REMEDY FOR DIS
EASES OF THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS.
Persons suffering from the effects OF over
work nervous troubles loss OF appetite or
debility. experience quick relief ana re-
newed energy by It's use. ....
TT DOES NOf CAUSE HEADACHE OR
PRODUCE CONSULTATIONS OTHER
IRON MEDICINES DO.
1T Is THE ONLY PREPARATION OF
IRON THAT CAUSES NO INJURIOUS
EFFECTS. PHYSICIANS AND DRUG
GISTs RECOMMEND 1T AS THE BEST.
TRY IT.
The genuine has Trademark and crossed
red lines on wrapper. Take no other. Made
BROWN CHEMICAL COMPANY.
iyII-cOd1y Baltimore, Nd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25

CHESAPEAKE AND ono RAIL
" WAY.-SCHEDULE IN EFFECT DE-
GENDER |. 1854:
LEAVE RICHMOND.
500 a. NJ. For Newport's News Old Point
Comfort, and Norfolk. Daily
except sunday. only three
hours and twenty-five minutes
Richmond 10 Norfolk.
9:S5 4. VI. For all stations and Lexington,
Ky. Louisville. and Cincinnati.
Mall except sunday. quickest
line to Lexington, Va. making
close connections tid Stnunton.
3:35 Z. VI. Charlottesville accommodation
(miXedl. Daily except sunday.
Stops at all stations
3:45 7. VI. For Newport's News. Old Point,
and Norfolk. Express except
sunday
S.25 =. NJ. For Louisville and Cincinnati.
connecting for all points West.
Northwest and Southwest. Fast
express daily. Does not stop fOI
local business Pullman sleep
ing-cars Richmond To Cincln-
natl and Washington and Char
lottesvile To Louisville.
ARRIVE RICHMOND.
$50 a. VI. From Charlottesville, except
sunday.
1I:35 4. NJ. From Norfolk. Old Point. and
NeWpOrt's News. except sunday.
1925 =. NJ. From Louisville Cincinnati. and
all local points, except sunday.
els Z. VI. From Norfolk. Old Point, and
NewpOrts News. Daily except
sunday.
els =. NJ. From louisville and Cincinnati.
Fast line daily.
Depot: Seventeenth and Broad streets.
Tcket-Oflices: 1000 Main street and Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway depot.
III. ". FULLER.
General Passenger Agent.
e. W. SMITH, General Manager de
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25
EOR RENT, THE C0MMODIoUs On

IGOR RENT, THE CoMMODI0US a
DWELLING OVER MEYERS.
corner sixth and Broad, containing eleven
rooms, with bathroom. Wide entrance on
Sixth street. The location Is especially
suited for business OF professional purposes.
Applyat j. MEYER q SUNS
,aa5 col east Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25

EOR NEW YORK.---The Old .zigrS
l. Dominion steamship Com -1ssiiss4f'
pany's proposed saiings for the week fol-
lowing are:
GUYANDOTTE, Captain KELLY. FRI
DAY. January 23d. at 8 o'clock \. VI.
ROANOKE, Captain COUCH, SUNDAY,
January 25th, at IL o'clock \. VI.
OLD DOMINION, Captain SMITH. TUES
DAY. January 27th. at 2 o'clock +. VI.
Freight received until 5 O'Clock y. VI.
Friday, o'clock Z. NJ. Saturday, aud 10
l o'clock p. NJ. Tuesday.
Through bills OF lading signed, and goods
forwarded with dispatch TO ali points North,
south, East, and West: also To foreign ports.
Passenger accommOdatiOns unsurpassed.
Cabin fare to New York Including meals
and BERTH. $40; round-trlp tickets, SIS.
Steerage, with subsistence, 81; without sub
sistence. GO.
Passengers leaving Richmond by the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway at $40 a. NJ.
(ria NewpOrts News and the Richmond
and Petersburg railroad at l0:49 \. VI. on
MONDAYS. TUESDAYS. WEDNESDAYS,
and SATURDAYS Will make connection nj
NORFOLK with steamer leaving those days.
For freight or passage apply to
GEORGE W. ALLEN & CO, Agents,
Jazz Company's Wharf, Rocketts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25
TRAINS NoRTHwARp.
Leave Arrive
No. Petersburg. Richmond.
'Dally. italy except sunday.

STOPPING PLACES.
Nos. 40 and a make nostops. No a. sto-s
at Chester. No45 stopsat Manchester, Drew
ry 5 Blun. Centmiia and Chester Nos. a.
and - stop at Manchester. Cautmlia. and
Chester. Nos % and 20 stop az an stations
Nos. and 7 stop at all stations except Tenn
pies
PCLLMAN-CAR SERVICE.
On trains Nos. 40 and 4J. sleeping-cars be-
tween Washington and Charleston. On
trains Nos. AZ and i3. sleeping cars bel ween
Washington and Jacksonville. ON trains
Nos. ~ and ~. sleeping ears between New
York and Jacksonville.
THE ONLY ALL-RAIL LINE TO NOR
FOLK.
LEAVE. ARRIVE.
Richmd -slO:49 AN. Norfolk ..... 2:35 p. VI.
Norfolk. 1888 \ NJ. Kichm 'd-I2.Ij =. VI.
Norfolk. 1928 PM. Richm'd-.. 6:i2 T.. VI.
Trains 4s and 20 make clos" connection tC
and from Farmville. Lynchburg. and south
western points. and Way-htatiOns on the
Norfolk and Western railroad.
J. r. hENLI. superintendent
4. NJ EMERSON, General Passenger Agent.
no
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25
nLD DOMINION STEAM Il yJS
~ SHIP COMPANY. a-hsss1s4z<s
FOR NEW YORK.

This company will dispatch one OF their
splendid Observation-Disclosures, OLD Do
MINION, GUYANDOTTE. WNANOkE,
ANHATTAN BREAkWATER and
RICHMOND-ENERY SUNDAY, TUES
DAY, and FRIDAY.
For hours OF sailing see ADVERTISEMENT be-
low ..,...
steamers leave New York TUESDAYS,
THURSDAYS. and SATURDAYS at 3 p.
VI. from Pier 20 new numberj North river
foot OF Beach street.
They have splendid saloons and state
rooms.
The fare. accommodations, and atten-
lions are unsurpassed.
Cabin fare To New York Including meals
and BERTH $40: round-trp tickets SIS;
steerage. with subsistence 81; without sub
slstence, Sc.
Freight for points beyond New York for
warded with dispatch, and no charge made
except actual expenses incurred.
Freight received until 5 O'Clock p. NJ.
daily.
For further information apply To
GEORGE ". ALLEN q CO., Agents.
Office. Companys Wharves, Rockets.
10 AZ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25
TICKETS: RICHMOND OR NORFOLK
TO WANERLY, SI.50.
ONLY ALL-WATER ROUTE.
JAMES RIVER BY DAYLIGHT.

FREIGHT.
Freight received daily for Norfolk. Ports
mouth, Smlthheld Hampton, and Wavery;
Washington. ID. C.; Newbern. Washington,
and Tarburo', y. c., and all points In East
eru North Carolina also. for Eastern Shore
of Virginia, and all regular landings on
James river, at LOWEST RATES, and
through bills issued.
l.. b. TATUM superintendent
Oc No 1909 Main street and Rockets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25
LOST. sTRAYED. AND FOUND.

7 OST OR STOLEN. A -
~ SMALL. YELLOW SOOTCHNN
TERRIER with short tail; answers to name
Fritz" A suitable reward will be paid II
returned 10 $50 east Franklin street.
la 25-ltS
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-09-12

agree to such lengsh of pipe line, and
without decreasing the fall by reservoirs.
The water is reported as coming from
most desirable source-pure. clear, cold,
ample in quantity, subject to the action of
frosts, and in every way good.
This places the subject therefore before
the people in an ineligible light, and
now will come the financial propositions
and the proposal OF terms of agreement.
These must be considered coolly, without
any heat, and with the economic question
kept constantly in view This is not a
matter for any partisanship whatever.
The city is in the situation of buyer
selecting goods. She can pick and choose,
and is not driven to purchase But this
one consideration should never be lost
sight of-the great desirability and the
Unreasonable benefits of clear, pure, cold
water in ample supply for present uses
and all possible future demands. Il is a
thing everybody wants, the benefits are
almost countless and outweigh many other
considerations.
But while the mountain supply is being
considered, the City Trustees are wisely
experimenting with artesian wells. 1t is
known that all the upland region easterly
and soutberly of the city yields good water
in wells of depths varying from 25 to 200
feet, and that are absolutely invincible to
surface influences. These groups Of
wells are now supplying more water to
private owners than this city uses, and
they have been doing so long time, and
without apparent diminution. Two ex-
perimental wells are being sunk within the
city, and good water may be found, but the
preference always will be for wells upon
the dry uplands. We saw one last week
on land well above the bottoms and over
two miles back from the river, which,
though but 40 feet in depth, keeps its sup
ply at level but FIVE feet below the sur
face of the land.
The whole question of the well supply
should be exhausted and thoroughly tested
before any conclusion as to a change of
systems is arrived at In fact, any and all
propositions and schemes should be inves-
tigated, and SO presented to the people that
there can be no public misrepresentation
upon any phase of the water question.
The people are sitting now as jury, and
are competent to pass upon the facts that
may be presented. They are not commit
ted to any system, and the public mind is
in an admirable condition to adjudicate
the water question dispassionately.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-09-12
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

Alden's Cyclopedia of Universal Liter
AZURE " is now being issued in parts of
about 100 pages each, and as numbers in
the weekly publications of the Elsevir
Library. This cyclopedia will be one of
the most complete works of literature, as it
will be far the cheapest, of any ever COM
ing from the press. 1t is furnished at 10
cents per part, or three parts bound in fine
cloth, gilt tops, at go cents per volume. 1t
presents biographical and critical notices,
together with specimens from best writing
of eminent authors of all ages and nations.
Its plan and price bring it within the ne
cessity and reach of all. John B. Alden,
New York.
The September ''Wide Awake Cd.
Lothrop & Co., Boston,, in addition to its
many pages of reading matter, and illus
trations of interest to the hitler ones, an
interesting article upon General Grant,
written by Jessie Benton Fremont, and
accompanied by fine photographic like
ness of the deceased hero, is given: Lieu
tenant Schwatka also has another interest,"
ing story about the Eskimos being attacked
by wolves.
The September Library Magazine
John B. Alden, New York;, has over
eighty pages of choicest original and select
ed review and magazine articles, besides
an extra of several pages. Published
monthly, 81 so per annum.
Grand Army Review is the title of a
new monthly journal, large quarto form,
published at SO Maiden Lane, New York,
and devoted to the interests of the Grand
Army of the Republic, Veteran Corps, Sons
of Veterans etc.
The Book Buyer" published monthly
by Charles Scribner's Sons. New York.
and mailed to any address at so cents per
year, contains an interesting summary of
all latest American and foreign literature.
The Ladies' Home Journal" edited
and published by H. s. Spaulding, San
Francisco, has greatly improved under the
present management, and is highly read
able monthly home visitor.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-09-12

in New York in June last, and scattered
among numerous buyers 1t had been
collected by the late Rev. George c.
Athole, of New York, and consisted main
" of English, Scotch and Irish coins, and
a very valuable collection of coins of the
Isle Of Man, and of English medals At
this sale were distributed thirteen rare
Greek silver coins, nine of Greek copper, a
large lot of solid silver casts from Becker's
forgeries and believed to be now unobtaina-
bic, thirty-five pieces denarii of the Ro-
man Republic, bronze coins of the same
nation and Roman Imperial gold. OF
English coins, tokens and medals there was
an especially large and valuable assort-
ment There is but one consolation in the
breaking up of this very large collection,
and that is found in the measurable COM
pleteness which its distribution will give
to large number of smaller collections.
The British Museum collection, of
course, is probably the most extensive
known, but there are smaller collections in
which as costly articles appear Thus
DR.. Wilhelm Bergsue, of Copenhagen, has
hundreds of rare specimens of the porce-
lain coinage of Siam. In the possession
of the Antiquarian and Numismatic So
ciety of Philadelphia is complete set of
the paper money once in use in Turkey,
but now abolished, and high value is
placed upon the collection, as probably not
another complete one exists outside of
official archives in Turkey.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-09-12
UTAH.
Advices from Salt Lake.

SALT LAKE, September l1th.-Snow COW
cred the tops of the hills east of the city
this morning-the first Of the season.
Joseph Moulton, arrested in Heber City
on Monday for unlawful cohabitation, had
an examination to-day. His wives could
not be found, nor members of his families.
Caleb Moor swore that Moulton intro
duced him to two separate women as his
wives. Defendant told Moor that he had
three wives, and intended to live his
religion" The Commissioner held that the
identity of the women was not clearly
established, and discharged Moulton. .
Yesterday evening little girl named
Williams was sent to I. W. Anderson s
shoe-shop here to get her shoe repaired.
Anderson said the shoes were not done,
and attempted all indecent assault The
girl broke away and ran home. When her
father came home and learned Of the affair
he gave Anderson a terrible beating, for
which he was arrested. Anderson was not
found by the police.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-09-12
THE WATER QUESTION.

Wednesday we published an official report
made upon the scheme to bring water for
the domestic supply of this city from the
Blue Lakes. 1t relates, however, wholly
TO the question of the purity of the source
of supply and the means of preserving it
pure en- route 1t does not touch the ques-
ton at all of the cost of the supply, nor
the policy of buying water from a private
company for an annual spot sum. These are
to be vital questions in the matter.
The REcoRD-UNIoN is committed to no
water scheme, but it does wish to see clear,
pure water introduced, believing, however
good and harmless the present river sup
ply, that the practical effect of clear and
pure water will be of great material bene-
fit to this city.
1t may be laid down as automatic that it
is always bad for city to let the owner
ship of its water supply pass out Of its
hands. When it does do so, there are very
likely to arise issues that enter into munic-
ipal politics. However good, safe and
complete contract may be made with a
water company now, it is simply impossi-
bic to so bind the contracting parties that
future administrations may not be set up
to modify, enlarge, or wholly change the
terms. There never yet was a water COM
pany supplying a city that was not factor
In the politics of the city. But all these
considerations may be outweighed by dem
onstrated and counterbalancing benefits
Fortunately for Sacramento she has sys-
tenn of water works which she need not
abandon, and that can always be used as a
reserve force to keep a contracting COM
pany to terms.
There is another consideration that is
being debated, and will not be ignored, and
that is the purity of any water supply
brought in bitches. The committee report
that the proposed supply would deteriorate
and be prejudicial to the users unless
taken from the main canal leading from
the lakes. This canal, we are told, runs
mainly through hard, rocky soil, in many
places through rock cuts and over cob
bles, trayerses sparsely settled country,
and may easily be protected from surface
drainage. Unfortunately the committee
does not give any clear idea of the length
of the canal, but it is sufficient to know
that they oppose all small bitches, and de-
eide that the supply should be drawn from
the main canal-in which the water is of
the best quality-and conveyed to the city
in pipes, and from above any reservoirs. 1t
would appear as if this part of the report
was practical rejection of the proposed
scheme, for, as we understand it it is ex-
tremely2 doubtful if the company will