Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-07-22
The Dredger.

Colonel Won Schmidt's men have I'M
loaded the pipe, to be used in pumping
sediment into China slough, from the barge
upon which it was brought up from the
Bay, and it is now being prepared for lay
ing. The dredger will commence oper-
atoms at the old mouth of the American.
and gradually eat her way through the
bank into the old bed of the river, from
which the material to be used will be
mainly taken. The canal she constructs as
she advances will furnish the water neces-
sary to wet the sand sufficiently to admit
of its being forced through the pipes
Many citizens have an idea that the ma
serial for filling the slough will be lifted
into the elevated end of Aume or pipe,
and run down the slough by gravitauon.
This is not the case. 1t will be pumped
through pipes, as the city water ISL Work
men are engaged in making excavations
for the passage of the pipes beneath the
railroad tracks. 1t is thought the pump
ing will be commenced about the middle
or latter part of next week.
Sale of Theodore Winters Thoroughbreds.
AT the stables of Charles H. Shear, oppo-
site the main entrance to Agricultural Park,
the third annual sale of thoroughbred
horses from Theodore Winters Rancho del
Rio, postponed from last Thursday, will
take place at p NJ of Saturday next, Col
S. D. Bruce, of New York city, author of
the American Stud Book officiating as
auctioneer. The young animals offered are
the produce of Mr.. Winters highly-bred
mares for 1884 and 1885, and sired by the
celebrated stations Norfolk, Joe Hooker
and Three Cheers. There will also be sold
the thoroughbred mares Big Gun, dam of
Jim Renwick Ada c., the dam of Conner,
Ballot Box and oilers, and Farallone, by
Norfolk. The colts and fillies are all closely
and are of fine size and in excellent condi-
ton.
WANT To REALIzE.-The Trustees of the
First Congregational Society. of Folsom,
through C. T, II. Palmer, presented petit
ton to Judge Van Fleet yesterday praying
for permission TO sell certain property. 1t
seems that the brick building on their lot
in that town, formerly occupied as church
but not used for that nor any purpose for
about twenty years, has fallen into such
complete decay that it cannot be repaired.
The society has been offered $500 for the
brick, stone, etc, in the structure, by par
ties who propose to use the material in the
construction of an Odd Fellows Hall, and
the Trustees think it well to accept the
offer. Judge Van Fleet has set the matter
for hearing July 30th, at 10A
GENERAL SHERMAN VISITS SACRAMENTO.
General W. T. Sherman will come up
from San Francisco to-day to make brief
visit in Sacramento, and will be the guest
of Governor and Mrs. Stoneman during his
stay in the city. The Governor will give a
reception this evening, at his residence, in
honor to General Sherman, to which the
members of the Grand Army and their
wives, the members of the Relief Corps
and the Pioneers and their wives have been
invited.
FINSIGAN esterday in De
partment One of the Superior Court, when
the case of P. J. Finnigan, charged with an
assault to murder man named Pitman, by
shooting at him at Second and L streets
several months ago. was called. the District
Attorney moved that il be dismissed. owing
to the death of officer Kent, the principal
witness in the case, the lack of whose evil
dence would render it impossible to effect
a conviction. The motion was granted and
the defendant ordered discharged.
AUCTION SALE.-Bell & Co. will sell at
auction at 10 A. NJ. tomorrow, at No. 2ls L
street. between Second and Third, all the
furniture and household goods, consisting
of bedsteads, spring and top mattresses, bu-
reaus, washstands, tables, chairs, wardrobes,
lounges, carpets, oilcloth, etc. Sale posi-
tive; terms cash.
WATERMELON SocIAL.-A novelty in the
form of a watermelon social will be
given in the basement of st. Paul's Church
this evening. The programme of exercises
will be varied and interesting. Doors open
at 7:30 Admission, % cents; refresh
ments free.
THE Palace Hotel, San Francisco, is I'M
doubtedly the finest, largest, completest,
safest, and best kept irst-class hotel in the
world. Its table is Incompatible, as may
be readily believed. when we state that
Schonewald. late of Del Monte, has this
particular part under his direct supervision.
CHIcKERING q Sons pianos have been
awarded the fret premiums at every State
Fair at which they have been exhibited
since 1879. See records State Agricultural
Society. L. K. Hammer, No. $50 J street.
sole agent.
I-zAvE your orders for ice cream, water
icd etc., at Peterson's, $40 street.