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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04
DIED AT HIS POST.
Thomas Morton, Porter of the State Bind
cry, Drops Dead While on Duty.

cry, Drops Dead While on Duty.
Nearly every person in Sacramento was
acquainted with Thomas Morton, the col
ored porter at the State Book Bindery. He
was a pioneer of this city, and in early
days was porter of the Orleans Hotel. on
Second street. For many years thereafter
he was chef de cuisine at the Union Ho-
pertinent, always kind and obliging. and
well known to all the politicians of early
days. When Captain Young was appointed
State Printer, in October last. Morton was
appointed porter of the State Bindery, a
position he filled with fidelity. Yesterday
morning he went to his work in his usual
health, and dropped suddenly dead. Cor
oner Clark held an inquest over his re-
mains last evening.
The first witness, P. w. Cafferty, watch
man at the State Printing Office, said he
knew the deceased, who held the position
of porter at the State Bindery. He last
saw him alive about five minutes past 6
o'clock Thursday morning l met HIM
coming up the stairs as l was going down
from the bindery. He passed into the
cloak-room, took off his coat and hat and
placed his lunch basket upon the table
| walked in and asked him if the death of
Captain Gait was not rather sudden. He
replied: No; he has been ailing with an
abscess for two or three months" and
added: " How old do you think Captain
Gait was?" Ireplied that he was over 60.
He said, Yes, he was GA. How old do
you think l amp" 1 said, Well, 1 guess
you are as old as the Captain was" " Not
quite" he replied; 81 am one year
younger-63." l said You look hearty
and strong for a man of that age" He
said " feel well. Several years ago,
when ! was working in the Orleans,
DR.. Thomas told me, oy way of pre-
scription, to take some whisky two or three
times day, that it would be benefit to
me. 1t gave me an appetite better than
any bitters, and | always could eat heartier
after taking little whisky" Then he
placed his hand upon his stomach and
said he felt bad and guessed he had eaten
too much breakfast. He then started to
walk away, and after he had gone about
ten feet, he kind of swung around, |
thought at the time, to pick up something
He fell heavily to the floor. | went to him
and turned him over on his back, opened
his vest and felt of his pulse My first
impression was that he had tainted. |
saw then that he had no spasm, his pulse
did not beat, he gasped three or four times
and lay motionless. | then called Mr..
Whitelaw, the engineer, to come, that the
porter was dead. l then sent word to the
Coroner.
William n. Morton, son of the deceased,
said his father was born in Fredericksburg,
Va, and was aged 20 years, months and
26 days. He knew nothing of the cause
of his fathers death. He ate his breakfast
and left home in his usual health.
DR.. G. a. White, who held post mortem
examination, said that he found that death
was caused by fatty disease of the heart.
The jury brought in a verdict in accord
ance with the above facts.
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Funeral of Elijah suift.

The funeral of Elijah Swift, who died at
his residence, 210 NJ street. on Wednesday
took place yesterday afternoon. Deceased
was rs years of age at the time of his
death. He was engaged in the banking
business in this city as early as 1852 in
partnership with his brother, r. X. Swift
Subsequently, for many years, he kept a
money brokerage office at No 4S X street
His remains will be taken to San Fran.
cisco for interment
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04
Pronounced Insane.

jeremiah Potter was yesterday pro-
nunced insane by Judge Armstrong and
Ds. G. C. Simmons and G. G. Tyrrell, and
oriered committed to the Stockton Insane
Asylum. Among his hallucinations is the
belief that he has priestly ring about his
head and box in his stomach. He is said
10 be dangerous to himself, and if opposed
liable to become dangerous to others.
Brighton road, and was man of some
means. On the 18th of May, 1887, Robert
/. Petit was appointed guardian for Pot
n, and there is now pending in the Su-
erior Court some proceedings in the settle
lent of the estate.
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nIetropolitan Theater.

This evening the Morris-LaForge low COM
edy company appears in what is announced
as a farcical and musical melange in three
acts, entitled "Cupids Franks The
leaders are Sam Morris and Miss Drucie
LaForge. The piece has not been played
in California, and will be launched here.
II is claimed for the 'satire" that it is
mere chance farce-comedy, being "a clever
dramatic composition" and a musical bit of
humor of merit. We are promised the
display of many elegant costumes, numer-
Gus mirth-provoking scenes, and COM
pany of competent people. The prices are
90 and IS cents for admission.
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Mortuary Report.

DR.. H. l.. Nichols reports the deaths in
this city for the month of April at twenty
eight, as follows: Cholera morbus, l /;
cerebro spinal meningitis, l; measles, l /;
typhoid fever. l; consumption, 8; cancer
OF liver, q atrophy of heart, l carries of
spine, / enteritis, L: hydrocephalus,
meningitis, 2; myelitis, l F; pneumonia, 3 F;
rupture of artery, L burned, suicide
(gunshot wound), l; railroad accident, 1 /;
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04
Collection of Drunks.

J. L. Saunders, John Kelly, Thomas
.ock and Sim. Casey, were charged in the
olice Court yesterday morning with hay
ig been drunk. The two first-named did
OF put in an appearance and forfeited de-
)sits of So. Rock said he came from Red
luff, on business, and did not know how
happened to get so drunk. He had
ever been arrested before, and he was
lxious to get out of town. Casey is a
lker, and while he had been drunk before
had never been arrested until this time.
ley were let of with fine of 81 so each.
Mrs Eads was fined S. for disturbing the
ace-a continuation of the neighborhood
luble on Ninth street, between G and H.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04
LACE CURTAINS.

Now is the season of the year when there is a
greater demand for Lace Curtains than at any other
time. Accordingly our assortments are at their best
The new Illuminated" Nottinghams are taking
we'll Medium brown centers with cream figures, at
SIS and So pair. Entirely distinct from these are
the "Two-toned Nottinghams, with cream and white
figures" One of the price wonders are the plain
white or cream Nottinghams scaoped, tapped and
full four yards long at 81.
Antique Curtains at S. 50, So so, S. and Sc.
Applique Lace Curtains, So, $12 50, SIS SO and
Sly 50. Fine Japanese Silk Curtains in high colors,
SIS SO to SIC.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

You've SACRAMENTO SPEcULAToRs.-Tak-
10 tip from the older dealers, some of
te Young clerks of this city are forming
sndicates to buy four blocks with free
water, in Monte Vista. at first cost. All
yeung men who are inclined TO take ad-
vantage of this chance should remember
that the time is short. The excursion and
sale takes place Saturday, May 9Th. at 1:3O
O'CLOCK
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Mineral Patents.

The following mineral patents have been
received by Selden Hetzel, Register of the
o. 5. Land Office in this city: Anon Mel
ton, for Old Wheeler Placer Mine; :" Geo.
Kline, for Excelsior Quartz Lode" VIM
F. Delert, for "Alpi Quartz Lode"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04
Arrests.

The following arrests were recorded on
the police slate last night: Raphael Vas
ques, drunk, by officer O'Meara; J. s
Saunders, drunk, by officers Rider and
o'Meara John Siller and Len. Siller, mis-
demeanor. bv officer Seaman.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04
High Educational Standard.

The Sacramento High School, under its
present faculty, has attained reputation
and standing with higher educational in
stitutions that is highly complimentary TO
its instructors, pupils and the city. The
proficiency in scholarship of its graduates
has been such the past two or three years
that they have been admitted to the State
University upon their certificates of grad
uation, without examination. Professors
from the University faculty, to the number
of six, have recently visited our High
School, and witnessed the methods of in
struction and the proficiency of the pupils,
and as result the following official notice
has been received from the President of the
University
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

EIGHT ladies who want to invest some
money to advantage should club together
and buy tract No. 81 or So at Monte Vista,
two acres each, at a cost to each OF $40 cash
and So per month for thirteen months.
These tracts face on Park avenue, adjoining
the town site, and will make eight lots
each 40x260. Excursion and sale Saturday,
Nav 5th at 80 o'clock
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
REBEL ~ Col Anil DC 1000

BERKELEY, Cal, April 26, 1855. I
". W. anderson, Esq, High School, Sacramento:
l have the honor to inform you that the gradu-
ates of the present year of the Sacramento High
School will be admitted without examination
to the Freshman studies of such course or
courses in the undergraduate department of the
University, as their certificates of graduation
and of personal recommendation from you de-
clare them fitted to enter. Very respectfully
yours, JOHN LECoNTE, President pro TEN.
This standing of our High School is a
matter for which Sacramento has reason
to be proud, as few schools enjoy such dis
tinction. The students who are now in
the University from our school are ranking
high. If goodly number of the present
graduating class do not go to the Univer-
sity, it is not for want of excellent prepare
ton. The fact is, our High School pupils
are largely from families who cannot afford
the expense requiredin sending students to
any university. This fact, however, rem
ders the excellent standard of our High
School so much the more important and
satisfactory, as affording to all classes the
opportunity of providing their children
with a thoroughly good education, includ-
ing many of the higher branches, in a
school common to all and sustained by the
public funds
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

MILLINERY.-To morrow in our Satur-
DAVIS sale we will offer large variety of
ladies and misses hats, trimmed and un-
trimmed, some for cents and ID cents; a
handsomely trimmed sun hat for 90 cents.
Red House.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

HARSEssEs.-We received large variety
Of single harnesses yesterday; some as low
as So. See them and you will buy one
Red House.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

IL our special sale tomorrow we will
offer remnants of dress goods, sheetings,
towels, gingtams, lawns, hosiery, corsets,
gloves, etc. Red House.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

WE are receiving magnificent strawber-
ries daily. Those wanting something fancy
call on Weber & Co., 12l7 and 1919 street,
Sacramento
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

MArHUsHEK PIANOS with the tuning pins
pushed into a thick iron frame. Only
piano that has stood this climate for the
last twenty years. See them at Cooper's
music store.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

PROMPT delivery and satisfaction given
at the California Market, 712 Z street.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04
DIED.

ARcAD1AN, the ideal Waukesha Mineral
Water.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

THE freshest and best brands of butter
at the California Market, 712 < street, $
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

THE king of beverages, Arcadian Ginge
Ale. Hall, Luhrs d Co., agents
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

THE latest and tenderest poultry at the
California Market, 10 K street.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04
4 RARE OPPORTUNITY.

A COUNTRY STORE. DOING A GOOD,
n thriving general merchandise business,
will be sold cheap. Call or address at once G.
E. LUKENs, GAINESVILLE, FL Dorado county,
Cal. myl-6t
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

D. w. CHAMBERLIS, Glib K street. sells
FIVE gallons of Quick Neal gasoline
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

TEE freshest, cleanest and best assort-
rnent of irish fish at the California Mar
kef. I'D L Street.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

MAKES the best lenonade-Arcadian
Waukesha Mineral Water.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

D. W. CHAMBERL1N, 613 K street. sells
gasoline stoves from 81 up.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

ARcADIAN Ginger Ale.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04

Sacramento May 3-Thomss Morton, native
of Fredericksburg Virginia, II years. TO
ronto and Hamilton, Ontario and Washing
ton, D. c., papers please copy.)
Funeral notice hereafter.l
Near Reno. New, March 26-Jessie J., only
daughter of w. J. and L. E. Williams, years,
months and is days.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-04
GRIFFITTS 4 STEVENS
PrOprietOrs California Land Office.
COLONY LANDS FOR SALE.

THE EAST ADDITION TO THE oAS PARK
i Colony Lands is now ready for sale. and
will be sold on easy terms and in tracts 70 suit
with prices ranging from S15 to SO per acre.
and within a mile of the railway station at
Kirkwood, and comprises some o. The best fruit
land IN Tehama county. For particulars in.
quire of
u. IA. IR,
d24-tf No 426 street. Sacramento. Cal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-01-07
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

Otto Horning spent New Years day at
Florence.
Mrs. NJ. Rowlcy has been quite unwell
this week.
G. +. Crandall had business at Iron
Mountain on Thursday,
Mrs. II. A. Cameron spent the holidays
with Menominee friends.
4. L,istiield tripped to Iron Mountain
aud return on Thursday.
Or. A. Metcalf went Ia Florence on
Wednesday 70 attend patient
O. T. Oleson, OF the Scandinavian hotel,
went TO Seymour Wis. on Tuesday.
Miss Matte Spencer, Of Iron Mountain.
is the guest Of Mrs. JohnL. Kimball.
Mr. and Mrs. AL Austrian returned ON
Thursday evening from a northern jaunt.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Peck, OF Wakefield
arrived here on Thursday for short stay.
V. X Moore, Of Detroit, was at the
Great Western mine several days thisweek.
Richard Peters, Of Florence spent New
Years here. the guest Of X. r. Hollow, his step
son.
John a. Smith returned ON Thursday
from his holiday visit With his family near Mil
waukee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al. Austrian spent New
Years day az Negaunce, with Mrs. Austrian's
parents
Capt. VIM. Hooper and daughter, Miss
May. returned on Thursday from trip 90
Lansing
Mike Tledour, whilom Crystal Falls
boy. now of waucedah, spentSevcral days OF the
week here.
win. III. Selden, of Stambaugh, owner
of vast tracts Of Iron county lands, was in the
city over sunday
III. II. Edwards, Of Iron Mountain, son
OF Banker John :. Edwards was In the city
briefly on Thursday.
Capt. w. A. Dunn, Of iIoughton, dis
covcrcr OF the Dunn mine In this district was in
town on Wednesday.
Mrs. Robert Dunn, and daughters,
Nellie Aegie aud Enie. of Pemhe. are guests OF Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Gallagher.
l.. T.. Dunn, able clerk Of Iron county,
returned on Monday from his holiday visit 20
Marinett and Iron Mountain.
Mr.. and Mr.. T.. j. Gilbert spent New
Years ~ Marinette. the home Of Mrs Gilbert.
They returned on Wednesday.
Willis Anthony, Of Escanaba, ran the
passenger locomotive IN here several days this
week, taking O. C. Inns place.
John Larson, buyer for the firm of j.
H. q G. : Parks, and family spent the holidays
nc Neeaunee. their former home
John Curranis taking "A short vacation.
he Is a veteran locomotive engineer and this Is
his first lay-on In about thrre years.
Timer Parks, who is attending college
NJ Oberlin. Ohio. spent the holidays here with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Parks.
Louis w. Foster, one OF Iron Noun
tain's most popular young men, was In town ON
Thursday. lie Is travelling for the Standard oil
Co
G. ID. Sheldon OF the Sheldon & Shafer
mine. was In the city on Wednesday. lie has
been M his old home Houghton. for a month
past.
The many friends OF ID. G. Lockwood
VIII be- pleased TO learn that hc has about re-
covered from recent severe attack Of pncu-
monIa.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-01-07

management the cnt
possibly what il nigh,
the patrons II waSane 9.
"A splendid return ofthe
About thirty-iivc conpl,,
and dancing t. the Spirite
orchestra was not diSco
about twoo'clock. The nbsen
dance-gocs II due perhaps to
that such entertainments ARE
very numerous aud a rest IL need,
members of the orchestra are:
Thos. Bosanko, cornct; L. III. job
violin james Wilkinson, violin;
{. l.. Shores, organ.
A pack peddler, one OF the HI
whining. bandy-leggcd, hoof
"Sheeney" kind, visited the
mining locations here this week.
"A horse and sleigh and carried two
two packs and a satchel or two
less, shelf-worn, moth-eaten, o,
rubbish which he sold "sheeT
guliblc. Why people patroi
travelling vagabonds IL my
they do il, therefore paying u
goods than they would be tas
new article by our merchant
the swindlcrs.
The only and original lam,
Ideal Uncle Toms Cabin &,
boards i'm Doucet's hall last
drama was rendered after th,
no better, no worse and as W
was crowded. Although [
Cabin has become n marc
draws well and bids lair To- be-
helpless and suffering public
more. The play has been
this place at least hall IA do
always 10y different conpa
course is the "only and origi
Now that the hummer eler
driven out ~ Florence, IL IL
that many ofthem will float
We do not want them and
ing citizens will make itasun
for them here az the author
cncc are now doing. To n
trouble they shouldst Gle
Falls.
Supervisor VIM. Doucet "
injured ON Thursday night
gagged in taking some men
you's logging operations
river thirty miles from b
nearly nj his destination q
turned and he was thrown
n rib in two places.
A letter from the Stowcll
hunted deer here last fall,
intelligence that they have
much except chase foxes 81
cd home. They reside Mt
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-01-07

FRED. III. JOHNSON. Of the rising
young business men Of Crystal Falls.
have noticed Of late several young ladies
casting sleeps eyes at him and now is
their chance 10 say what they think and
know their late. IL tall aud cookbook
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-01-07

On
u liable that \, orl
River mne, at Stambaugh, II
district. will be resumed sometim
the month Of March.
IL il rumored that ncgotiationsfo
sale OF the Kimball mine ore in prog
with chances in favor Of a transfer
made.
No work has been don
County Exploring Co.'S
week. A larger puhp is
in.
A number Of new explorat
to be commenced in this dist
Friday was pay day at the
ern mine.
The Waunetta mine is ter
ed down.
The ore market CONTINUES
OF Information. dealers dceli
press even nm opinion ms O.
ments. yesselmen are hard az
trying to boom charters for q!
season on the strength 81 "A lon.
action, entered into some month a
but made public only some days re
the bull operators in the freight inark'
Some ore is being sold TO Chicagofurnnc'
foral-rail delivery. The ore market "
open during the latter part ~ .Innnar
but nothing can be said as 10 prices q
til some sort Of arrangement shall ha
been made with the vcssclmen- I'm
new quotations take effect we repeat |
list that has governed the market for I
past xix months:
No. Specular and magnetic Besse-
mcr ores per ton.-..........,...........$I OOm7
40. Specular mon Bessemerl ores
per ton, ,,'.... lmo
Bessemer matites....................... = 7oMb
Non.Besseiner HematItes. ......... o0@5
Cleveland Iron Trade Review.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-01-07

JOHN J. McGnI-Is. --Timid, but would
he "A splendid catch for any girl and now
is your opportunity, and you should not
miss IT, OF medium hight. fiir, good
looking, has made several experiments
with his moustachc, but each and every
one proved n dismal failure, has great
hopes Of ultimate success though. Isnot
much OF hand for the girls and needs
educating in that line, is "A good, steady,
Woodworking and Industrious young
gentleman, aged about twenty-ioury years,
business prospects exceedingly bright, is
well able to take care Of wife and needs
one and no doubt wants one; holds the
responsible position Of accountant and
head book-keeper for the firm Of j. n, *
q. ;. Parks. Proceed cautiously at first
and you will be comparatively sure OF
your victim.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-01-07

John ERIC M Aged twcnty-th
years, light & mplectcd, stately physiq
md noble c, riaee, is one Of the boys
every sense 81 the word and has spank
ing team % holees and cutter at his
command. Receives liberal salary as
manager If the warehouse business 81 the
firm OF j. ri. 4 c. \. ParlSs and has bus
mess qualities that bcspeak for him a
competency in his old age; a general iav-
orite with the gentle rex and is withal a
splendid Leap Year subject. Can be
easily captured II the proper tactics are
brought 90 bear on him by the proper
person; il fair dancer and hopes to
sport moustache before another Leap
Year comes around. II has been erron-
eously reported that the genial John il
becoming bald on his head, but there is
no truth in it.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-01-07

MAX BERLowITz. Said TO be the hand
soonest man in town and guess il is
about 40, sole proprietor of u retail dry
good and clothing store and il doing II
large amount uf business, can support n
vile in royal style, he is n young man,
too, only twenty-eight years Of age and
has a splendid start in life and really
needs wife to share his happiness, IA
pleasing conversationalist and n good
dancer, besides possessing many other
noble attainments. In statue, enclined
to shortneSs, dark curly hair and n
spirited and laughing gray eye which has
IA language OF it's own, is AN early riser
and hard worker, goes to New York
city occasionally, but guess il you use n
little strategy You can cut her ont and
am surehc Is too chivalrous to say "No."
lie is "A big prize and it iscertainly worth
your while To make trial.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-01-07

your mirror
"a gentleman, g.,
matrimony, bnt | an
acquainted with him 10
would he ngeasy victim
person. II is tail, straigh
aud his every move h the ve
grace, nm elegant dancer, MOI
complete without the g'nis
rather good-looking but not
though his other nttainmenis
make up amy deficiency IN "
ment, nlanipnlates the pig
old master, bis only badt
cite smoking and that
wears full, tawn-coA6re
can easily induce lin
am married and know
your efforts are O.
abundantly well
IN splendid siy ~ him.