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Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
No MATER.
The City Pumps Take Rest for Seven
Hours.


For seven hours and half yesterday
morning this city was without water to
the utter CONSERVATION of housekeepers and
citizens generally. OF course it was SUP.
posed that the water had been shut oil to
allow repairs to pipes, and no uneasiness
was felt, though there was some strong lam
guage used because no notice had been
given Of the shutting off of the water but
when it was learned that there was no
water supply which could have been used
IN case of tire, great deal of indignation
was expressed. OF course, housekeepers
were put to considerable inconvenience. but
that was small matter compared to what
might have been the result had a fire oc-
Cured
1t appears from the best information OBJ
talnable at the water works that on the
night previous the water was let out of the
reservoir on top of the city prison in order
that the tank might be repaired. When
the water got low IN the tank the air was
admitted TO the pump valves and the
pumps lost the water, as the engineers
express it. The Holly pump was
started, but before the engineer could
get water again the supply in his
boilers ran down so low that he
had to stop the engine. The boilers were
not empty, but of course they were lower
ing rapidly, and as he had no supply from
which to fill his boilers he shut down
rather than burn them out 1t is claimed
that if there had been reserve tank of a
few hundred gallons of water the pumps
could have been run so as 10 recover the
water in half an hour. AS it was there was
air on both sides of the valves The
twenty eight-inch suction which leads to
the river is about 400 feet long, and it was
empty, so that there was good deal of air
to pump before water could be raised.
The engine was stopped at o'clock in
the morning, and fire engine was brought
out and pumped water into the bilger
under the Holly pump and thence it was
pumped into the boilers. A cap was taken
Oft and water from the fire engine put in
on top of the valves and then the stream
was turned into the suction pipe. The
pumps Were started up again, and at about
$3.50 A. NJ. had the water flowing into the
mains.
In the meantime considerable water was
supplied to the city by the pumps of the
railroad company. AS soon as A. J. Gard
iner, foreman of the pipe department at
the shops, learned of the difficulty he put
all of the railroad pumps at work pump
ing into the city mains through the 8-inch
main which connects the city works with the
railroad company. The water from these
pumps had just reached the water works
when the city pumps were started again,
and it is not certain that the latter would
have succeeded in getting the water so soon
Ii IL had not been for the railroad pumps
1t is claimed that the accident was through
no fault of the engineer, but it would seem
that some plan should be devised which
would make such an accident impossible.
The matter will no doubt receive a thorough
nSt
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
Bazaar and New England Dinners.

The ladies of the Congregational Church
and Society announce the opening of
their Bazaar at 10 A. NJ to- morrow at the
church parlors. The choicest imported
fancy articles and novelties for Christmas
gifts, as also useful domestic articles, will
be displayed in great abundance for sale
The Bazaar is to continue day and evening
during the week, and New England din
ners of tempting dishes are to be served
from II NJ. to P. M on Wednesday and
Thursday. A musical and literary enter
tainment, in which the best local talent
will be represented, will be given to-mor-
row evening. Among the features of the
occasion, the original Uncle Sam " is an
nounced, to be accompanied by his wife
and thirteen lovely daughters. A fine Or
chestra will enliven the evening. Free
admission to Bazaar during each day. New
England dinner, 25 cents; evening enter
tainment, 25 cents.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
eubernatoriaI Appointments.

The Governor yesterday made the follow
ing appointments of Directors for Agricult-
ural District No. 2, which embrace San
Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced and Tuolumne
counties Frederick Arnold, of San Joa-
term expired.
For District No. s, El Dorado county,
Isaac Eddy, of Placerville, vice Albert Nor
ris, term expired and J. B. Rice, vice J. C.
Marsh, term expired.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION.
Proceedings of the Meeting of the Exec.
utive Committee Held Last Evening.

Proceedings of the Meeting of the Exec
utive Committee Held Last Evening.
The Executive Committee of the I'M
evening, Judge w H. Beatty presiding and
C. w. Baker Secretary.
C. A. Luhrs, from the Committee on
Levees, made report of a careful exsmin-
alton recently made of the city levees.
Everything was found in a highly satisfac-
tory condition, except it was observed that
on the north side of the city, opposite
Mrs. Hooker's place, the river side of the
'embankment had been exposed by wood
choppers clearing off the willow growth
which grew thick upon it. He thought
this should not be permitted.
On motion of j. o. Coleman, the speaker
was requested to call the attention of the
owner of the property. where the willows
had been cut off to the danger of such
action which he thought would be all that
is necessary to prevent further clearing of
timber where needed for protection.
A report was made by the Secretary con-
corning collecting and arranging Sacramen-
tos portion of the exhibit to leave for the
East this week, and to be there displayed
on wheels under the auspices of the State
Board of Trade. The collection, il was
stated, was being arranged by the Mayor,
who had entire charge of the subject. The
Secretary also stated that the City Board of
Trustees had subscribed for 1000 copies
and the Board of Supervisors for $500 of
the new pamphlet of our resources, now
being published, for distribution in connec-
tion with the display of the travelling exhi-
bition at the East.
DR.. Simmons called attention to the ne
cessity of having some repairs made to the
fence surrounding the permanent exhibi-
tion grounds near the depot, and also for
walk to be constructed between the depot
and the gate to tie exhibition grounds
]. o. Coleman, of the Exhibition Conn.,
mittee, stated that arrangements had al
ready been made for the walk to be put
down, and the committee would no doubt
also attend to the other repairs referred to.
Mr.. Luhrs called up the question of
better water supply, and thought that
either larger mains or new pump, or both,
should be put in. This led to a full dis
cussion of the water subject, which has
heretofore been so fully investigated by the
Water Committee, of which DIR. Simmons
is Chairman, and all the phases of the
question were reviewed, including the pro-
curement of supply of clear and pure
water from the subterranean strata on the
east of the city. Remarks were made by
DR.. Simmons, Judge Beatty, Senator Dray,
J. w. Wilson, C. H. Hubbard, J. NJ. Avery.
J. o. Coleman, C. H. Cummings. G. W.
Baker, City Engineer Bassett and others.
The matter of procuring not only an ample
supply of water, but that which is clear
and pure, was unanimously regarded as Of
the highest importance, and upon motion
special meeting of the Executive Com
mittee was called for next Monday evening
at 7:30 to consider the subject, and at which
the City Trustees are to be invited to be
present.
After auditing several bills and attending
to other routine matters the committee ad-
journed.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
Metropolitan Thaarar.

Mr.. Sully and his company presented
last evening the farce-comedy, "a Capital
Prize" The play dragged YEARLY. Not
even Sully's admirable at could save it.
1t lacked body, head and intelligence Evil
IDENTIFY the company has failed to grasp it,
and the members employed their time
mostly in running on and off the stage.
The play can be whipped into better shape,
but it is not comparable to either of Sully's
other comedies.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04

Sacramento, December 2-Alice l., daughter of
Frederick and Emily Meckfessel, native of
Sacramento, II years, 10 months and Ii days.
Friends and acquaintance are respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral, which will take
place from her parents residence, 1911
street., this afternoon at 2:SO o'clock.l
At Chicory Ranch, Yolo county, December l.
Adolph Palm, native of Germany, &C years
and months.
Friends and scquaintances are respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral, which will take
place from his late residence, Chicory Ranch,
tomorrow. December 5th, at IL O'Clock;
thence to Pioneer Hall, where funeral services
will be held at 80 o'clock
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
The Billiard Tournament.

A large number was present at the
Golden Eagle Billiard Parlors last evening
to witness the contest between Brown and
Stevenson. The former won by score of
100 to 81. Browns average was 22-26
and best run 16. Stevenson's average was
2 11-26 and best run II. This ends the
tournament and Brown and Flint have
each won three games. They will play off
the tie at 300 points at an early date.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
The HoWards.

The report of the Howard Benevolent
Association for November shows % men,
45 women and SO children-making total
of Isl persons assisted by the granting of
727 dispensations, and a cash donation of
$40 to poor family in Folsom. The re-
ceipts of money from donations and collec-
ton at polls have been liberal for the
month, which the Directors thankfully ac-
knowledge.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04

California Lodge, 1880, Knights of Honor.
last evening elected the following officers
for the term ending June 80, 1889: Past
Dictator, c. H. Stephenson Dictator, L. A.
Kidder; Vice-Dictator, Joseph Davey As
sistant Dictator. ]. c. Carroll Chaplain, L.
Bell Guide, Carl Strobel Financial Re
porter, j. F. Carter Reporter, ]. c. Med
ley; Guardian, F. W. Dunno; Sentinel,
Frank Swift Treasurer, c. E. Adams
Trustees-H. Bennett, A. J. Pommer, S. S.
Nixon; Medical Examiner, DIR. w. A.
Hughson; Representative to Grand Lodge,
c. E. Adams; Alternate, w. G. Oliver.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
The Waathar.

The average Signal Service temperature
yesterday was 4S0, being % cooler than
the normal for that day. The highest and
lowest temperature was 500 and 450, with
gentle to fresh and light northerly winds
and weather cloudy. The barometer is quite
high, reaching 1924 inches at o'clock last
evening, which was slightly lower than at
5 A. NJ. of the same day. The weather yes
terday was generally clear in Oregon,
cloudy in Northern California, clear at San
Francisco, and cloudy at Sacramento, with
light rain falling at Red Bluff.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
Settled with the State.

The following amounts were paid into
the State Treasury yesterday, settlements
for November
Insurance Commissioner, $4,1S6 95.
Superintendent Hoitt, sale of school
books, $2,7s5 As.
Secretary of State, 81, ,764 so.
Surveyor General. Land Office, 81 ,655 So
Register of State Land Office, $50 30.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
Railroad Hospital Report.

The following is the report of the South
ern Pacific Company's Hospital for the
month ending November 80, 1888: Num-
Der of patients in hospital November 1st,
81; number admitted during the month,
50; discharged, 20; died, l; number on
hand December 1, 1888, SO. Total num-
Der of private house and office patients
treated during the month, 299.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
MARRIED..

Sacramento, November 29-By Rev. W. C. Mer-
rill, Charles w, Cox, of Sacramento, to Libbie
G. Tong of Folsom.
Sacramento, November 2S-By Rev. W. C. Mer-
rill; Ethan A. Gilbert to Carrie Z. Phipps. both
of Sacramento.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
STEAM LAUNDRY,

Nineteenth and Sts:, Sacramento.
WHITE LABOR ONLY. LINEN POLISHED
wv in the neatest manner. We guarantee sat
isfaction. All ordinary mending, sewing on
buttons, etc., free of charge. Washing called
for and delivered to any partpf the city. ONCE,
at Sawtelle's book store, 10s and 10 street.
8p-1m z. b. GREEN, Proprietor
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04

If you intend to purchase a piano, organ
or musical instrument of any kind, don't
fail to inspect the fine stock just received
at Hammers music store, $50 street.
Agent Chickering g. Sons pianos.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04

CHILDREN's jersey caps, Is cents; cro-
cheted worsted hoods, 10 and 25 cents;
lined and trimmed, 90 and IS cents; tobog-
gan caps, % and so cents. Millinery de-
partment, Red House.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04

New shapes in felt hats, A cents; straw
walking hats and turbans, 45 cents; misses
trimmed French felts, 81 80. Millinery
department, Red House.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
SPECIAL. TAX,

VyHE SPECIAL CITY TAX LEVIED BY THE
i Board of City Trustees for the Fire Depart
ment Fund, In conformity with an order Of the
Superior Court, is now due and payable at the
Office of the City Collector, room 1, Water Works
Building. After December 3lst 1855, five per
cent. will be added.
GEORGE A. PUTNAM City Collector
Sacramento, Dec. l. 1883. d3-td
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04

SPECIALS FOB THE HoLIDAYs.-See our
ad. to-day, as our variety is so large we
cannot devote but one days ad. to depart
ment. Red House.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04

Major n. T. Batcheler and Major Allen
Henry, of Chico, attached to the Fourth
Brigade, n. G. c., were in Sacramento yes
terday, en- route to San Francisco to look
after the interests of the Brigade.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
~ CHRISTMAS STORES WILL REMAIN OPEN -ss
EVERY EVENING.
Special OYercoats, Etc.

A special purchase gives US Montagnac
Overcoats at $25. Montagnac is regarded as
the king of all overcoat cloths 1t is heavy and
thick, but as fine and soft to the touch as velvet
Double breasted Chinchilla and Astrakhan
Goats and Vests, popularity known as "Reehng
Jackets" So so to $25. The prices cover some
very handsome goods in dark blue. silver gray
with velvet collars), and bronze colored AS
trakhans. These heavy coats and vests do away
almost entirely with the need OF an overcoat.
The latest merchant tailoring fashion plates
show the English Cape Overcoats for Winter
wear. We are one of the few houses on the
coast that keep these Overcoats in ready made
goods. Ne have three different patterns, at
Sly so to SIS.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
BORN.
DIED.

Near Lincoln, Placer county, December 2-Wif
of John Hall, daughter.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04
CHILDREN'S BOOKS.

Told in words of one syllable. This is tale
for small folks on the way land grew
There is much that all girls and boys ought to
know of the brave deeds of our great men. To
read this book will make them want to read
more and learn more of what the men of old
times did to make land the great land it
now is Contains IIS pages with colored illus
tratlons; As cents
YOUNG AMERICA FOR 1883.
large and attractive annual, printed from
English plates, but contains much original copy
righted American matter. 1t is capitaly illus
trated from drawings made by prominent artists,
and has colored frontispiece and Illuminated
The book is about the size of Chatter
Box" Price, SO cents.
ILLUSTRATED NATURAL HISTORY.
This book is by popular writer on Natural
History, J. c. Wood, M. A. The book gives
short, readable descriptions of nearly all ami
mails their habits and characteristic anecdotes,
etc. The book is profusely illustrated. Cloth
binding, with black, gilt and red design work.
Price IS cents Will interest young people, as
well as grown folks.
Chatter Box" for 1888 So. Price, 70 cents.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-04

a Very Light Vote Poned-Three Repub-
Icans and One American FIectad
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-03-07
BLAINE MEANT 1T,

The New York World sent CORES.
pondent, who has known Blaine for
many years, TO FLORENCE, Italy, to
ascertain if the Maine Statesman is
really out of the Presidential fight.
The result of his interview, cabled
from Italy, occupies three columns of
the World. Blaine distinctly asserted
that under no circumstances, whatever
would he allow his name to be used
in connection with the next Presiden-
tial nomination. He has emphatcaliy
resolved not to be candidate again,
and has made up his mind thereto. He
considers that any man whose name is
associated with defeat in Presidential
campaign owes it 10 his party not to
allow himself to be recominateG aud
besides he is unequal to facing the
fatigue, WofIy and excitement of
another canvass. The prize he does
not deem worth the trouble, wear and
tear. He went 20 Europe to get away
from politics and will not return to
the United States until after the con.
vention Is held. He declines to say a
word about other candidates, but
asserts that he did not withdraw in
favor of any particular one of them.
"a NO q told |, at ho ,,Dol
finger in the campaign; that he could
be elected if he should sit perfectly
quiet and moi make single speech or
even appear at Il single meeting. To
this Mr.. Blaine replied that he would
not accept the nomination aud do any
less than he did in the previous cam.
paign. He could pot put himself in
the position as not appearing TO take
as much interest IN this years cam.
paign as in the last Presidential can
vass. So after due difference to his
friends he published his letter.
In conclusion he said: you have
no idea what relief it is to me to think
| that | am now out of the canvass and
that when come back to New York
ir the 6ammer | shall not Come back
to face reception and to enter into
the turmoil and excitement of a polit-
ical canvass. can now come back
quietly after the convention has de.
clded the result and enjoy my life in
my own way, free, l hope from further
| criticism and comment"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-03-07


Hon. Roscoe Conkling sent letter
20 t1e Secretary of a Republican club
named after him, in which he SAYS,
referring to the clubs proposition tc
make him as PresidenliaI cardliate;
"Without reference To cand daie.. u
will be great satisfaction i he GLIB
bearing my name sha oonif' hue IN
any wav to reinsia'e. ihY rrgapza'ion
whose wisdom and earnestaeSs proved
so useful In the most tragic, and irving
period of our history 1n see hat
party again triumphant and united,
worthy OF itself and its past, The brave
aud honest champion Of The rights, the
welfare and the progress oi siAtv.three
millions of people, is inspiration
enough for all Repnhicar.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-03-07
AREOs DAY PRO LAMATION.
STATE OF NEVADA
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

Pursuant 10 the provisions of an Act
of the Legislature, entitled San Act
establishing Arbor BAY" approved
February 10th, 1887, the first section
whereof is as follows: "Arbor Day is
hereby established in the State of Ne.
vada, and shall be fixed each year by
proclamation of the Governor, at least
one month before the dav fixed, and it
shall be observed as holiday bv the
public schools of the State; provided
that nothing in This Act shall be&o
construed H. max ing this legal holi
day, SCI far as the Courts and civil cen
tracts are concerned" | do hereby
make proclamation of said first sec
ton of the Act aforesaid, and hereby
fix
FRIDAY THE 9Th DAY OF APRIL, 1888
ARBOR DAY
In This State for the current wear. Ard
request thai il be observed, so far as
practicable, ihrougboui our Common
wealth. by planting of trees, shrubs
and vines IN the promotion nf cnres
growth nd culture IN b. af5rom,
of public and ptiYaie grounds, piaces
and ways. aud in such ether efforts
and undertakings ms shall he in har
monv with the character of the dav so
established Especially rs it desired
that the chi dren cf the public schools
participate IN the proper observance
and lahars of the day; .,tendpd. aided
and instructed therein Il, their teach
ers. patent 49, guardians
Let the tree and the vine, be shrub
and The flower. bring -hnde. perfume
and frnit throughout >ur fertile do
main, and pleasantly asset in render.
ing orr homes cheerful. happy and
inviting to all, including "ile stranger
within our gates"
In testimony whereof. I haye here.
unto sci my hand and caused 10 be
affixed he Great Seal If The State of
Nevada Done AT Carson City. Nevada
February %. 1888
G. { STEVENSON, Governor.
Attest: JOHN VI. DoRMER,
Secretary of State.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-03-07

hireinia Chr, nice: The bigo,ed
partisan is usually happy because he
dont know any better. He never
reads out one side of the political
question. and for that reason he don't
know anything about that side even,
because h. don't know whether what
he reads IS true or false. Such man
lives useless life, and when he dies
his party loses u vote, that's all, but
the communitg loses nothinp-nothing
from something does not affect the
remember.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-03-07
Notice TO CO-0WNER.

TITO ROBERT STEWART you ARE
hereby notified Tint the und rsigu 4
expended the. sum ot 500 II United States
gold coin. in lahof ard improvements upo
the p rtan ~ ne, siInatod IN Hawthorne
tistrct. Esmeral a County. sat OF Nevada
Said work was performed for the year 1~s7
and that said eY eniiire WIS made in order
to hold id Pnritsn mine, under provision.
of section 1924. Revised Stapates the United
state. tn" SID amount being required g,
hold said Col for the year 1897; and. with J.
ninet, days af or the first publication nere,
you fail or refuse To contribute your piolo o
tion of such expenditure together with g.
costs of advertising this notice. ns co-own !
your interest in said claim will becum {.
property of the undersigned under said 5
tion 1924.
Mrs. A. UTTON, Co-owner
Feby. a2nd 1888 3m