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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-20

An Eastern Man Develops Into a Maniac
His Strange Actions.
A young man named Richard Peacock
arrived in this city Saturday from Ne
braska, accompanied by his brother. On
the way ont he acted very queerly, and
showed symptoms of insanity. Shortly
after his arrival here the symptoms be-
came more pronounced and in few hours
he was in q condition dangerous to be at
large. He is large, strong, sinewy man,
an amateur athlete, and it required the
strength of several able bodied men to re-
move him to the city prison. After being
locked up in the cage" for awhile he
quieted down and talked quite nationally.
During the night, however, his mind wan
dered and ne was very restless, and at
times violent. In the morning. however,
he was much improved and the day jailer
held long conversation with him. Ii was
then supposed that he would soon recover
his reason. About halfpast two in the
afternoon he again became restless and
continually talked incoherently. He grad
ually became worse and struggled to free
himself from his confinement. His hallu-
cination was that he was swimming in
deep water and rescuing drowning people,
ESPECIALLY tleIHDGTS Vi Ills Ohl lGIullN. AT
one time he imagined he was defending
some weak person from the attacks of one
superior in strength. In his supposed
championship of the wronged, he tore his
clothes from his body and furiously as
sailed the walls of his cell, at the same
time giving voice to screams and shouts
that could be heard in every part of the
building.
TAKEN TO THE COUNTY JAIL.
As it was seen that it was dangerous to
allow him the use of his hands and legs it
was determined to bind him and take him
to the County Jail, where he would have
better quarters and be more closely watched
When the officers first attempted to enter
his cell be threatened to kill the first one
that crossed its threshold, and stood ready
to strike. In a moment he was off his
guard, and officer Sullivan jumped for
ward, seized him about the waist and bore
him down upon bunk. The other Off
GERS quickly seized the maniac by the
throat, arms, legs and anywhere they could
secure hold. A pair of leg irons were
quickly fastened on his ankles, but much
difficulty was experienced in fastening the
straight-iacket straps to his wrists. His
struggles were fearful, and it required the
strength of every officer present, and there
were six or eight. to hold him to the floor
AS it was impossible to dress him he was
wrapped in blanket and taken in hack
to the County Jail. At the lat
ter institution he was placed in
a cell and heavily ironed so that he could
do himself no injury. He has two broth
ers in this city, painters, employed at the
railroad shops, and one of them stated that
his insanity was probably brought on, as
an after effect, of too severe training that
the unfortunate man had undergone while
preparing for bicycle race and swimming
race some years ago.
DR.. Baldwin, who was attending Pea
cock, says that his mental alteration is
only temporary and that with proper treat
ment and quletness he will soon recover
his reason.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-20
FOR MEMS WEAR,

English Web Suspenders, kid ends buckle fasten-
ings, strong and durable, 81 IS.
Mems Neat Colored border Handkerchief, 1 2 u cts
Mems Atwood Medium weight Socks, IS cts pair.
Mems Boston Carriers, cotton 20 cts; silk, SO cents
Cuff Holders, IS cents pair. Tie Holders, cts
Dress Shirts, fine plaits, ST. IS to So IS.
Mems finest Stitched-back Gloves medium and
light colors, S.. Other styles at ST. IS and 81 So
The Dunlap Silk Hat, in Spring shape
Mems Lght-colored Soft Hats with tapering
crowns and full rounding brims, having some
what the appearance of stiff hat So. Ne
also have them in black at the same price
Light Cigar brown Soft Hats, with unfinished edges,
A stylish hat for young men, So 50.
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DEFoRE HIs EXCELLENCY. r. ~. WAITER

before HIS EXCELLENCY, r. W. WATER
ID MAN, Governor of the State of California.
Notice is hereby given that on the 2lsT DAY OF
MARCH, 1855, the undersigned will apply TO his
Fxeellency, the Governor of the State, for the
pardon OF K. W. SHAW. he having been con-
yicted of the crime of murder ip the second
degree and sentenced 10 imprisonment for life
in the state Prison at san Quentin, at the Octo-
Der term ls7 % the District Court of Plumas
county, State Of California. K. w. SHAW.
February l.. 1885
TAYLOR & HoLL, His Attorneys. fel7-30t
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GAMMRL'S OLD BOOK STORE.

a sno VOLS. IN STOCK 500 VOLS.
E.DUU Books bought sold and exchanged.
Correspondence in reference to the sale or pur
chase OF books solicited. Catalogues issued
monthly and mailed on application. GAM
MELS OLD BOOK STORE. 1904 Third street,
between and K, Sacramento
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The No. Q high-arm sewing macl inc
handles with the utmost facility eveIy
quality of thread, silk or linen 72l K
street.
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Before the Target.

Members of Company G yesterday made
the following scores at the 200-yard target,
over the Twelfth street range.
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MARBLE WORKS.

NOTICETo CREDITORS ESTATE OFMARY
IN HEATING, deceased.-Notice is hereby
given by the undersigned, S. B. SMITH, admin
istrator of the estate of MARY HEATING, de-
ceased to the creditors Of and all persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased, TO exhibit
them, with the necessary affidavits or vouchers,
within four months after the first publication of
this notice, to said administrator at his Office
northwest corner Of Third and Streets sacra-
mento city, California
s. B. SMITH, Administrator
Dated January ,1sSS
LINCOLN WHITE Attorney. jas0-5tN
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A Shooting ScrRne.

AS long as men drink and get drunk
they will quarrel and get into fights, and
the young man who carries pistol gener-
ally gets into trouble. That's about the
size of it, and it fits Horace Stevens and Err
nest Graham. The former is land attor-
ney, a man who has an excellent business,
and when sober is one of the kindest and
best-hearted men in the world, but when
in his cups he abuses his best friends.
Ernest Graham is a splendid young fellow.
who tends bar in an uptown saloon, and
who by-the-way is, and always has been,
warm friend Of Stevens. Saturday Stevens
" crooked his e o,S a couple of times too
often, became quite hilarious and en-
tering the place where Graham was en-
ploved, became abusive. The latter tried 10
get him to go home. and finally threatened to
call policeman. This enraged Stevens so
that he applied very coarse epithet to Ora
ham and the latter reached under the coun-
ter, pulled his pistol, and fired. Stevens
jumped TO one side and threw out his left
hand just as the weapon was discharged.
The bullet ploughed through the flesh of
the back of the left hand, but broke no
bones. Stevens was taken to physician
and his wounds dressed, and Graham was
arrested He afterwards gave bail, with J..
II. Miller and w. E. Bowers as bondsmen.
Stevens says he will not prosecute.
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~*+'NeW Spring Dress Cloths+}&*

We are showing choice new colors and weaves in
Spring Dress Fabrics at IS, S. and IS cents
per yard. We solicit inspection of these
goods. which may be seen on our counters daily
Large Broken Plaids. at so cents
Staple colors in Atwood Goods, at 50 cents
New evening shades in Cashmere at so cents.
Spring designs in new Plads at IS cents
Japanese Silks at 81.
Wide Marbeized Silk Pushes in the latest tints,
90 cents per yard.
Twenty two inch Asilk Surahs in evening shades,
IS cents.
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DIED.

When Baby sas siJk, We gave her CastoriA
When she was Child, she cried for Castoris,
Whom she became Miss. she c.ung to CastoriA.
Whsn abe hsd Children. shs gave them Castor.A
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-20

LADIES DESTROYS of purchasing sewing
machines on their true merits should not
fail to see the new No. 8, 721 K street.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-20

MArHusHEK PIANOS are the best. See
first pace. J. F. Cooper.
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ADVERTISEMENT MENTION.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
VIOLENTLY INSANE.

An Eastern Man Develops Into a Maniac
His Strange Actions.
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Bulldogs.

A few evenings ago party of well known
sports of this town quietly donned their
overcoats and sporting hats, and, boarding
the southern train, left this vicinity. Their
destination was Gait, and upon arriving
there they selected suitable location and
prepared to witness an old-time 4" bulldog
fight" Both dogs (Which, by the way, are
a" old acquaintance " of the pitt were in
excellent condition, and when the battle
commenced. it was with vigor, and for
blood. The contest was worth seeing-so
say those who enjoy such cruel sport-and
the owner of the lucky dog won 800. Gait
is getting to be a popular resort for such
entertainments. There are two or three
cock-pits in this city that are frequently the
scene of chicken contests, and some citizens
make precarious livelihood by raising and
training game birds. If some enterprising
sport could trap grizzly and get a vicious
Spanish bull, he could give show here
that no doubt would be well patronized.
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WANTED-LOST-FOUND.

yETANTED-TO BUY HOUSE AND LOT,
w not to cost over $1,000. Or would buy a
vacant building lot, not less than 40x80, west of
Sixteenth street. Address, with full particulars,
S. X. FISHER. Box 66. felS-6t*
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SEND Us GooD MAP.-Almost every
day home seekers call at the Central and
Northern California Immigration rooms in
this city to make inquiries regarding the
lands of FL Dorado county. The Secretary
has maps of all the surrounding counties
except FL Dorado, and he has written re-
peatedly to the Supervisors of that county,
asking for map, but, so far, they have re-
fused to furnish it. Ell Dorado is a large
county, having an area of 1880 square
miles, or l, 10000 acres Her tax rate last
wear was 81 "A. To give an idea of the ex-
tent of the timber belt in FL Dorado, il can
be stated that it covers an area larger than
the State of Rhode Island. The entire
county is almost twice as large as Rhode
Island, and nearly as large as the State of
Delaware.
No DEPOT FOR MUD SPRINGs.-The Pla-
ceryille Democrat SAYS: There seems to be
little misunderstanding about portion
of the depot site at FL Dorado. This is to
be deplored, since the railroad people were
promised q deed 10 portion of the school
lot provided they would change their orig
inal survey and establish depot in the
town. This the company did at cost OF
several thousands of dollars, but the Trus-
tees refuse to convey the lot, and there is
now talk of leaving that beautiful and
prosperous town without a depot. We
hope a settlement of this question may be
arrived at before it is TOO late.
AUCTION AT Los ALAMos.-Easton, Ed
ridge & Co.. real estate agents and general
auctioneers, will have grand auction sale
on the 9TH and 9th of March in Los Alamos
the chief town in the northern part OF
Santa Barbara county. 1t is beautiful
town, and will be the county seat of the
coming Los Alamos county. They will sell
1900 acres of choice dairy fruit, vine and
farm lands. Read their advertisement in
this mornings paper.
BETTER THAN RIyEgsIpE.-Curtis John
son, for many years resident of River
side, and land owner there at the present
time. was in the city Saturday. He has
bought the Warren Carpenter ranch, be.
tween Placerville and Mosquito, and is put
ting out a forty-acre orchard. He insists
that this is the best fruit country he has
ever visited-and he has followed fruit
growing all his life.
LADIES DESTROYS of purchasing sewing
machines on their true merits should no
fail to see the new No. 8, 721 K street.
MATHusBEK PIANOS are the best. Sc.
I
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-05-30
No Living by Crops Alone.

He is not the best farmer who realizes
the most money from given unmber of
acres, but he who, while producing the
largest crops possible with the facilities
at hand, does not fail TO keep everything
trim and attractive-the house and
grounds in order, fences in good condi-
ton, those around the house painted or
whitewashed,) the yard covered with
turf, dotted with trees and shrubbery. the
back yard as neat as the front, not a sin
Gle corner for rubbish, the kitchen gard
en- free from weeds and full of every veg
etable in in its season. In the household
everything that tends to the comfort OF
the family will be at hand. At the barn
everything can be in place; no loose
boards and litter about the yard, no holes
Of dirty water, no implements wasting
in the weather. 4 good farmer will be
ambitious to have good road by his
premises even gratis labor will be given
20 this end In many places trees win
be planted along the way, and neatly
trimmed hedges take the place ofunsight-
ly zigzag fences. The roadside will be
moved in proper season, thus destroying
weeds and keeping along the border a
plot of nice green grass. Thus in every
thing pertaining TO the farm the farmer
will not only keep before his mind the
profit to be derived, but will often be
content with less money in order that
the love for the beautiful and good may
be cultivated and the highest type OF
manhood developed by the side of great
crops of grain and herds of stock.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-05-30
True, But Remarkable Still.


''Yes, I'm from Dakota" he said, meek
", as he got into conversation with man
on an eastern train.
"Ah, is that so? am thinking of GO
ing out there myself to invest in some
farming land.'
"We have some very fine land"
$50 | understand; but are not some of
the stories they tell Of its fertility .exag-
gerated?"
'Why, my friend, am sorry TO say
some of them are downright untruths.,'
That's what thought. Now what is
the most remarkable instance of the fer
tility of Dakota soil which ever came un-
der your observation"
"Well, believe the case of my pump
might 20 at the head of the list
"What was it?"
Dug well about forty feet deep the
first season was there and put down a
wooden pump Ii happened that it was
made out of a small cottonwood log which
was little green, and the soil at the bot
tom Of that well. forty feet from the sur
face, was so very fertile that the pump
took root, and also grew up and branch
ed out, and now while my children play
in a swing attached to enc of the branch
es | pump water through the hole which
still remains in the trunk
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-05-30
Won a Wager.

4 wager of silk hat once cost many
lives. II was in 1871, when Captain De
catur, of the United States Navy, com,
manding the frigate United States, met
Captain Garden, of the British Navy
commanding the Macedonia. Il was just
prior to the war of 1912, and while talk
ing about the chances, Garden said &c
Decatur:
'If You and ever meet after hostili
ties are declared, I'll bet You a silk hat
that the Macedonia will capture the
United States.7
"l'll bet you silk hat you DON'T wa:
the reply.
The two frieates met on October p
1872, and after bloody fight, the Eng
lisn flag was lowered.
Decatur hastened on board the prize
and Garden rendered his sword.
"D-n your sword, Garden said
Decatur. 81 bet you a silk hat, and as
we're long way from halter. I'll take
the one YOU wear
The hat was given.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-05-30
An Invention Worth Millions.

Ii is wonderful how the discovery of
what is considered triiling matter will
bring wealth to the inventor. Take, for
illustration, the perforated substance used
for bottoming chairs and for other pur-
poses Its inventor is now millionaire
and is realizing princely revenue from
it yearly. George Yeaton, the inventor
| refer TO, was poor Yankee caneseater
in Vermont. He first distinguished him
self by inventing machine for weaving
cane, but the made no money out of it, as
some one stole his idea and had the pro-
cess patented. After a number of wears
experimenting leaton at last hit upon
this invention, which consists Of num-
ber of thin layers Of boards of different
degrees Of hardness, glued together to
give pliabilitv. Yeaton went through a
number Of bitterly contested lawsuits be-
fore he got his invention patented. He
was wise in not paying others to manu-
facture his device. He formed a company
and to-day he has plant valued at
$4,000.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-05-30
Bread Making.

The Milling llorid gives the following
facts of interest TO all housewives: A
barrel OF good -four should make from
go 10 2s5 five cen; loaves. Many bakers
blend four brands, as two Minnesota
Spriags and two Indiana Winters before
they get the right alloy. Others use only
one grade Of spring and two of winter
wheat. These make the best brands 0f
fancy bread. Formerly yeast was made
of malt, potatoes and hops, and this Is
extensively used. Fancy bread bakers
use q patent yellow compressed yeast. 1t
Is popularity supposed that bakers use
alum extensively in order 20 whiien
their bread. That is not the fact. There
is no necessity for the use OF alum, and
il Is not used in the trade. There are
about twenty large steam bakeries in
New York, which giSe employment to
several hundred men. One Of these, a
noted broadway establishment, makes a
specially of Vienna bread and does an
ltuuhtit~t UuNiht-N- ltallt1 bltstu le
made in air tight ovens, of the best grade
of flour. and milk IL used instead of wa
ter in mixing the dough. In baking the
steam settles back on the bread instead
Of eseap NC. This makes the outer crust
thin and tender, and gives the bread a
peculiar rich taste and pleasant aroma.
What is known TO the trade as steam
bread is another recent invention. Il is
made of the very finest of flour and bak-
ed in air-tight pans, which inclose il on
al sides. IL is thus baked in its own
steam, and possesses flavor peculiarly
its own One very large bakery in New
York is devoted solely to the production
of rrated bread. II is steam factory.
and the bread 50 made is extremely light
and sPongy- The invention is an Eng
lish one, bot has been in use here for
years. When the dough has reached a
certain consistency, il is run into an air
tight cylinder and strongly impregnated
with csrbonic acid gas. This creates the
lightness and sponginess without detract-
ing in the slightest from its nutritious
qualities.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-05-30
Composing Materials.

The true mode of saving manure is to
compost it. or to thoroughly mix it with
some absorbent material On the farm
the stalks, straw and leaves may be ad-
vantageously used, but time and labor
may be saved by first reducing all such
materials as stalks and straw to short
lengths, first using them for bedding the
animals, and then adding them to the
manure heap. The absorbent materials
take up the liquid manure and prevent
evaporation and fire changing" while the
manure, in turn, assists in decomposing
the absorbent materials, thus converting
the whole more quickly into available
plant food. Throwing stalks and whole
straw into the barnyard TO be .ramped is
a well-known practice, but it requires a
much longer time to reduce them to piec-
es in that manner as they are partially
protected by thick silicate that is not
only insoluble but renders the whole i'm
pervious to water The materials used in
the manure heap are quickly decompos-
ed by water, as chemical action occurs
more readily in liquids. The labor re-
quired 10 reduce the absorbent materials
to fine condition will be found insignif-
icant compared with the labor saved in
handling spreading and hauling the ma
nure to the fields, rs those who have
been accustomed TO loading manure con-
tanning undecomposed corn-stalks are
aware, and an additional advantage is
also secured in the manure being in
more complete condition for application
and as plant food. But it is best to al
WAYS use the absorbent materials in the
stalls, in order to allow them to be satur-
ated by the liquids, and after the forma-
ton of the heap any liquids that may be
saved should be poured over the heap.
In this manner large quantity of ma
nure may be made of superior quality
and far more serviceable than that not 80
carefully prepared. Dry earth is cheap
Substance, and should be used freely,
while mari, in addition to being an excel
lent absorbent, in itself contains potash,
lime and the phosphates in an insoluble
condition, but which are changed in
composition and converted into plant
food by the action of the manure. If
well sheltered and protected from the
rains and sun greater value will be pos
sessed by the manure than if exposed to
the influence of the weather.
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animals as Doctors.

Animals get rid OF their parasites by
using dust, mud, clay, etc, says the New
Orleans P;cayane. Those suffering from
fever restrict their diet. keep quiet, seek
dry, airy places, drink wafer, and some
times plunge into IT, When dog has
lost Its appetite it eats that species of
grass known as dogs grass which acts as
an emetic and purgatise. Cats also eat
grass. Sheep and cows, when i'll, seek out
certain herbs. An-animal suffering from
chronic rheumatism always keeps as far
as possible, in the sun. The warning ants
have regular organized ambulances-
T.atreiiie cut the antennie Of the ant,
and other ants came and covered the
wounded part with transparent fluid
secreted in their mouths lfa chimpanzee
is wounded it stops the bleeding by
placing its hand on the wound or dress
ing il with leaves and grass. When an
animal has wounded leg or arm hang
ing ON it completes the amputation by
means of its teeth. A dog on being
stung on the muzzle by viper was OBJ
served to plunge its head repeatedly for
several days into running water This
animal eventually recovered. A terrier
hurt its right eve. 1t remained under a
counter, avoiding light and heat, although
it habitually kept close to the fire 1t
adopted a general treatment, rest and
abstinence from food. The local treat
ment consisted in licking the upper sur
face of the paw, which it applied 10 the
wounded eye, again licking the paw
when il became dry.
Animals suffering from traamatic fever
treat themselves by continued applica-
ton of cold water, which NJ Delaunay
considers TO be more certain than of the
other methods In view OF these inter
esting facts We are, he thinks, forced to
admit that hygiene and therapeutics as
proposed by animals may, in the interest
of psychology, be studied with advant-
age.
Many physicians have been observers
Of animals, their instinct to cure them
selves, and have availed of the knowledge
so brought under their obseryatinn in
their practice.