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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-19
FOR YOUNG FOLKS.
TIE SNOW FAIRIES.

"Where doe it come FROM" Don't you
know
About the tairie that make the snow?
They We won erful palace up on high,
In the farthcst part of the great blue sky.
Whenever YOU see tiny cloud,
Floating about In the air 20 proud,
BE su c it 5 only bit Of snow,
Some careless fairy has just lie. go.
For the fairies lay plot with the Sun,
And that i, the way the work is done;
The frO,icsOme sunbcams, full of mirth,
Are sent on vi it to iiOthe Earth.
\ hen the rogues go dancing back again,
The Aries catch them, and cry, "Oh, no!
We Il ashton them into the feathery snow"
So. with tho sand busy hands
w Gliding thOusan magic wands,
They take The cloudlels he sunbeams have
found
And tIry beat them up, and tn stir them
around.
Clmc,HS aud prancinS they dance about,
AMI they twist them in, and hey twist
them out,
Til. with many an airy, fair blow,
They shape the crystals Of lleecy snow.
what is the snow for. non you know?
VIII makes Il home for the EsIuimau.
Tank tn great white polar bear,
III snuggied up in his snowy lair;
ThinG of tho coyerlid, soft and warm,
That keeps the wheat from the winter
storm;
7 huk of the boys and girls you know,
Ana he Jun they have in the feathery
snow.
80 let the fairies work away,
l. sy b, night and busy by day,
Mixing it up and grinding ii out,
Flnghg il hithe" and thith about,
Drifting and shifting, in masse; hurled,
The snow ONES down to tn wal ing world.
I'm and cut let he fairies &
Weaving and wreathing the felthery snow.
=.IIllY 4. IQNlYNe
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-19
Triplv Accommodated.

There is nothing like taking ease in
this world. A wealthy old bachelor of
this city who is a regular patron of
the Court Street theater invariably
buys two or three 50-cent reserved
seats when he takes in the show. Some
one may suppose that he takes his
bcst girl with him or perchancc a rela-
tive or friend. Not at all. When he
busy three seats he uses one for his
coat, one for his hat. and one for him.
self. When he wants 10 DO saving and
feels that he can afford only two seats.
he crowds his hat and coat into one
and himself into the other. Such is
life. -Aq6dto Courier.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-19
Christmas on the Plantation.

Bang snap, iizz, bangp When
first l opened my eyes in the gray De-
cember dawn, almost believed it to be
the Fourth of July, for surely it could
be naught but iirecrackers that were
thus noisily saluting my ears. But as
the cobwebs of sleep passed upon my
brain, | quickly recalled that this was
my first Christmas in the Sunny
South" and that | had been told that
in some places it was n custom of the
light-hearted Africans to welcome the
happy day with the gay and festive
Chinese crackers.
With considerably curiosity, then
sprang from my couch and hurried to
the window, to gaze down upon the
courtyard below, where dozens of
black and shining little "pickaninnies"
were squabbling and tumbllng oyer
each other in perfect frenzy of delight,
and occasionally being brought to order
by well-aimed cuff from some fat,
good-natured "Mammie," who, how
ever, seemed to enjoy the small fire
works as much as the youngest choco-
late-hued shaver there. Suddenly the
master appeared bowling and smiling
upon the broad veranda, when in an
instant arose such Il chorus of "Cris'-
mus gif, massa, Cris'mus gif'v as
speedily brought shower of small
coins scattering among the crowd.
Then what frantic scrambling ensued.
while for two hours later. the mistress
of the household had her hands full,
giving out extra rations of butter. SUI
gar, tea and tobacco, to say nothing Of
bandannas, aprons. ribbons. and large
gilt pins and earrings for the young
and pretty girls, The whole day. then.
was one of feasting and Publication,
the men, boys and dogs indulgng
in that rarest of sports to the true
African, m exciting "'possum hunt, /"
while in the evening, the negro quarter
was scene of boisterous revelry. rs
old and young "tripped the light fam
tastic toe, !" TO the squeaky strains of
Uncle Jake's antique fiddle. Not till
the night was far spent did the fun sub
side, and closed with II Cake Walk, 4"
when in stiff and silent pairs the dusky
bellies and beauX paraded two by two.
and in the end Maum Chloe proudly
carried off the cake; for, in negro ver-
nacular. "She never bat an eyelid. and
wore death-like look on her face, {"
two pecularities which the company
evidently considered the height of grace
and beauty. Certainly she was "sight
for gods or men," as with shoulders
back, and arms akimbo, she marched
with the air of a queen, and vainly
conscious of her holiday lmcry. low
necked gown, gorgeous bandanna, and
glittoring beads and earrings; which
semi-barbaric splendor we'll accorded
with her dark skin. like polished ebony.
And as the midnight bells proclaimed
that another Christmas was passed and
gone, the air resounded with hearty
cheers, from many lusty throats for
"Ole massa, ole missus, and the ole
plantationr'-A. c. Sage, IN american
AgricalturiSt.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-19
The Only Thing to Reform Him.

Anxious father: II wish you would
tell me what to do with my boy. He is
willful, disc hedent and surly. dress
him down with horsewhip a dozen
times week, and sometimes lock him
in the coal house for half day to dis
cipline him, but it does no good. He
comes out as deGant as ever. What
does such boy needl"
The Rev. Mr.. Surplice decidedly
'He needs q change of fathers"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-19
How Katie's Father Said Grace

A South end little girl was taking
supper with a playmate few even
ings ago. After the paterfamilias had
said grace" with due solemnity the
little hostess turned to her guest and
asked: "Does your papa say grace at
supper. KatieP" mo" replied Katie,
with candor, "but he says something
else" This answer, of course, aroused
the interest of the elder persons.
"What does he snyp" was asked the
little visitor. Good Lord. what q
superb was the sweet and calm re.
Spouse. = Boston Commonwealth
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-19

Grove Might Get Jealous, Too
1t would not do to put the portrait of
Mrs. Cleveland on new postage
stamp. Instead of applying their
tongue TO the back people would be
applying their lips to the face. Nor.
toich Bulletin.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-19

Passenger ION Texas railroad)-Are we
likely to reach Waco on time. conductorl
Conductor-Depends on the train robbers
Tickets, please.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

S. P. Maslln has returned from the mountains
Hon. George w. Cassidy, of Eureka, New, is in
the city.
! State Mineralogist Irelan has returned from
Amador.
Judge Curtis H. Lindley, of Jackson, Amador
county, is in the city.
Charles Z. Merrill, Assessor of FL Dorado
county, is in the city.
Miss Bertha Johnston, of Orange Los Angeles
county is visiting friends in this city.
Governor Waterman, who has been absent
for several days, will be home to day.
Isaac Joseph returned yesterday from Orc
vile, where he has been on legal business
Mrs. Josephine Grotenrath of st. Louis Mo-, is
visiting the family of 4. Menke at Perkins.
Mrs T. A. Lauder and Mrs. Ida Russell of this
city, are visiting CORTLAND, the guests of Mrs.
| A. J. Bump.
Adolph Heilbron, J. C. Schaden and W. F.
Peterson sailed from Bremen-Haven on July
18TH for America, on their way home to Sacra-
mento.
The engagement is announced of Miss Sarah
! Levy, of this city, to Benjamin Horanson OF
Colusa. They will receive their friends on Sun.
day, July 29th.
Arrivals at the Capital Hotel yesterday
J. ii. Bradley, Placerville, John Bellman, Free
port; J. Warren Brighton; George W. Cassidy
Eureka: A. G. Sweetser, city; T. p. Fay, J. NJ.
Gates, Nacaville.
Mr.. and Mrs C. II. Todd rendered an enjoy
itblt llOoIill,ll IueStuy evening TO n DArtN
composed of Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Eldred Mr. and
Mrs. c. II, Gibbs, of st. helena; Dr. and Mrs W.
A. Root, c. Mast, Louis Nicolaus X. T. Cohn.
George Todd, B. ii. Preston, George S. Milliken.
Fred kidder and Miss Jennie Katzenstein The
party brought up at John Gerber's, near the
County Hospital, where they were most hos.
pitably entertained by the Misses Gerber.
Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel yesterday;
S johnson, |. K. d. Grub, John F. Nolan G. ".
Make, Miss Emma Danforth, Irby Moore John
F. merrill ". o. Baker and wife, Chas Perkin
and wife, San Francisco; J. IL. Taylor, Oakland:
L. G. Manor, city: f. Anderson, Chicago: B.
Rout. Reverdy Whiteside, Fort Wayne; w Hale,
Jr-, City; Miss Annie Mathews, Milton: Miss ate
Hungertord, NJ. Baldwin. Oakland; NJ NJ. Nc
lntosch, Kansas City: K H Dengler New York:
l.. c. Morehouse, l.. Valentine, San Leandro: b.
Spencer, wife and two children Nevada City:
George McCauley, San Ransom; John p Rust,
Pasadena.
Arrivals at the State House Hotel yesterday
5; Fl. Goddard, San Bernardino n. Emmons,
Pleasant Grove: A. NJ. Williams, san Francisco;
5. H. Jackman and vie, Perkins; A. Burns and
son, Davisyille; James Graham, Elk Grove: C.
). Smith Gait; l.. It. Eaton lone: Mrs sheldon
and two children, Franklin; Mrs. +. Trask,
Courtland; r. B. Hathaway. Martinez Miss
Bell Showers, Plymouth; Homer Lawrence,
Butte City: Mr.. Overwater and wife FL Dorad ;;
Z. Oleent Freep TT: J. Sharp, Placerville: Fred
Trask. CORTLAND; f. +. Armstrong, r. II Arm
strong. San Francisco; W. Cooper, F. A. Taylor,
Elmira: Geo NJ. cannon. wife and sister Salt
Lake City, Utah.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-25
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A. d. Dugan and A. f. Raymond were
elected delegates TO the Republican county
/ Convention in Live Oak precinct.
! The arrests recorded on the police slate
last night were John Wallingburg, disturb
ing the peace, by officer Ash; William
| Davis, vagrancy, by officer Dunlevy.
Deputy Sheriff Riley, of San Francisco,
! last night lodged in the city prison VIM.
Henderson. en- route TO the State Prison at
Folsom, 10 serve twenty years for rape.
Some of the cars of freight train No. s
! jumped a frog at Sixth and II street last
evening No damage was done beyond de-
laying the Atlantic express at the depot for
some time.
James B. Devine, present incumbent, an
nounces himself candidate for city JUS
tice of the Peace, subject to the decision of
city delegates to the Republican County
Convention.
Deputy heriff,Bennett last evening took
| 10 the State Prison at Folsom John Kurtz,
sentenced by Judge Armstrong to serve
one year in that institution for assault with
deadly weapon.
Narcisco Cali, Thomas Farrell, Joseph
Tresch, Ernest Scheppleman and Gunder
Holton, natives, respectively, of Italy, Ire
land, Switzerland, Germany and Sweden,
were admitted TO citizenship in the Supe-
Nor Court yesterday.
A faro game has been running for sew
eral nights on Second street, near X, and
Chief. Zee has been trying TO stop it, but so
far WITHOUT success, as the gamblers refuse
to open the door to the officers Last night
the Chief notified them that if the game
was not stopped he would have the doors
broken in
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-25
Clunie Opera House.

The commedienne, Miss Lizzie Evans,
will appear at the Opera House Friday and
Saturday and at Saturday matinee. Fri
day night and at the matinee Saturday she
will present the romantic and sparkling
comedy IN four acts, Our Angel :" Satur-
day night the picturesque comedy "Fogg
Ferry - in both cases with new songs
dances, and special scenery and specialties
by this handsome little lady, who has won
the peculiar title of The Little Electric
Battery" A few years ago and before she
began to star she appeared in the support
OF comedy company in Sacramento and
won great favor, though in a secondary
part, as Chip" and Blossom" She has
made the characters almost as famous as
Lolita did Bob" or as Annie Pixley has
" NJ 'liss.' She is 10 be supported, say the
management. by selected company of the
same strength as that which supported her
In the recent successful three weeks en-
gagement in San Francisco. The Chi
cago Tribune proDounces her among " the
most modest and worthy of soubrettes 8"
The San francisco press with unan nifty
commended her manner, the naturalness
OF her acting, and the effortless character of
her assumption of difficult juvenile roles.
The Los Angeles papers of last week all
speak of Miss Evans and her company as
merltorous and the success of the petite
and vivacious soubrette as pronounced in
the two plays named, which are intended
to frame and develop the strong points of
her methods
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-25
Ex-COngre ssman Henley's Position.

In conversation with Bulletin reporter
last evening, congressman Barclay Hen
ley, in reference to The letter 10 Congress
man Morrow, in which he is alleged To
have taken formal leave of the Democratic
party because OF its free trade tendencies,
stated that the dispatches put it a little
stronger than il really is. Il wrote a let
ter to Nj. Morrow some time ago" he
said. which | closed by making "a brief
reference TO the political situation As
have retired from politics and no longer
aspire to anything, thought had right
to express my opinion of things. As |
remember now, | gave Mr. Morrow nv
opinion that the State would probably give
larger majority for Harrison and Morton
THAI II had ever given any Presidential
candidate before. This judgment was
founded on the evidences | see everywhere
that California Democrats are opposed TO
the tariff policy of President Cleveland
don't recollect saying that l bad left tie
Democratic party, though l might have
said my sympathies were with the Re.
publicans on that issue. 1t is well known
that while i'll Congress | supported the
Randall view of tariff reform, and ! have
seen no reason for changing my mind.
have been Democrat for Il great many
years and still am one, but | al opposed -
the party policy on this question, and /
don care Who knows II. There was moth
ing confidential about my letter To- M
Morrow. and he had right to use what
said. Probably he has told some news
paper man about it and that fellow hiss
added a lot of what he Imagined | on .ht
to have said. That's all there IS OF il -
$. +. Builetia, .Julg 24th
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-25
Charged With EmbezzIemept.

Charles Pearre last evening swore TO a
complaint charging Thomas Holder the
proprietor of the City Hotel, with embez-
Element. Pearre lately came from Los An
geles county, and has been in the city
several days. Night before last he says he
stopped at the City Hotel and gave the
clerk $40 to keep for him, taking a receipt
for the money. Yesterday morning he
says he wanted to use $50, and presented
his receipt 10 Mr.. Holder and received that
amount Of money. Mr. Holder threw the
receipt in the desk and Pearre went out,
supposing that it would be all right. Last
evening be returned for the balance of his
money and Mr.. Holder claimed that he
did not have any money there, or that he
had drawn whatever he deposited. Nor
ION Digby was with Pearre at the time he
~oosited the money. and corroborates that
psrt of bis statement. Mr.. Holder was ar
rested by officer Franks about 8 o'clock
last night, and Immediately furnished a
bond in the sum of $500 for his appearance
in Court this morning.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-25
The EIectrIc-Car Ruilder.

William w. Armstrong, the President of
the company which has the right to con-
struct the cars of the Electric Car Company
of America on the Pacific coast, arrived
here yesterday from Philadelphia, on his
way 10 San Francisco. Mr.. Armstrong pro-
poses at once to commence the erection of
buildings in which to manufacture electric
cars. On his way here he stopped at the
Pullman works, at Chicago, and found
them at work on eighty cars for electric
railways. He says that the orders for these
cars were coming in so fast that the shops
were unable to keep up with their other
work. The Pullman Company are putting
the Electric Cumulator Companys lights
in all of their cars
Mr.. Armstrong was met at the depot by
l.. l.. Lewis President of the Electric Rail-
way Company of this city, to whom he
gave detailed account of the working of
the electric cars at Philadelphia. He says
that the system is an unqualified success,
and he shall lose no time in getting his
plant in order in San Francisco to meet the
great demand there will soon be for these
cars
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-25
Police Court Notes

In the Police Court yesterday morning
Enoch Dole was tried for battery upon
Peter Kunz and acquitted. The charge of
misdemeanor against Lew Myers was dis
missed for want of prosecution. Henry
Bagley, charged with illegal voting. was
discharged Billy Mitchell was convicted
OF vagrancy and sentenced TO ninety days
in the County Jail. According to the tes-
timony, he is a morphine fiend who has
been living off of Nellie Richards, the
young woman mentioned yesterday morn
ing as being in such horrible condition
from the use of morphine. Carrie Stein,
who keeps a place on L street, was one of
the witnesses who testified as to his manner
Of living. As Mitchell passed her on the
way to his cell after his conviction he told
her that he would L" get even on Der" as
soon as he got out. Nellie Richards, also
charged with vagrancy, was too i'll to ap-
pear in Court.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-25
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
VERDICT OF GUILTY.

Heartrendiug Scene in Judge ARMSTRONG;
Court.
George hathena, James Costello and
Charles Mansell have been on trial in De.
partment One of the Superior Court for the
past two days on charge of maliciousIy
destroying structure attached to railroad
The case was tried about a week ago and
the jury disagreed. Yesterday after all the
evidence was in District Attorney Bruner
made the opening argument, w. A. Ander.
son and e. Z. Hart argued for the defend
ants and c. T. Jones closed the case for the
prosecution. The jury was instructed bv
Judge Armstrong and retired at 3 O'Clock
Thlrty-tive minutes later they came into
Court and rendered verdict of guilty.
during the trial Mrs. Mathena was pres
ent with her two children, little bow and
girl. When the verdict was rendered she
broke down completely and a scene fol-
lowed which brought tears to the ewes of
almost every one present. She chung fran
tcalIy 10 her husband, protesting his inno-
cence, crying Historically, "0h, George,
you must not leave the children" Boal
children were also crying loudly. The
jurors were all on, of the building in less
than minute after the verdict was rem
dered. Judge Armstrong mercifully per-
mitted Mathena to accompany his wife
home, telling him and the other defendants
to appear for sentence at 10 o'clock this
morning. The lowest punishment that
can De inflicted is six months in the County
Jail and the highest five years in the State
Prison.
The evidence showed that the men were
switchmen in the employ of the Southern
Pacific Company. One night, some weeks
Ego, the men and some others quit work
and went on spree, during which they
smashed up the little house at the east end
OF the railroad bridge. On the same night
a number OF switches were found turned
and left so as to derail any train that came
along. This charge was also entered against
them when they were first arrested, but in
the Police Court Judge Buckley did no t
think there was sufficient evidence to hold
them on it, They were accordingly only
tried on the charge of maliciously DESTROY
ing the flag house.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-25
Auction Sales

Bell & Co. will sell at auction to-day al
10 A. NJ, at 927 X street, furniture, carpets
crockery and household goods of all kinds
On Tuesday next w. II. Sherhurn will
on the premises. corner Fourth and L
streets, at = o'clock P. NJ, sell the following
described property, with improvements
East quarter of north half of lot No 4. l.
and NJ, Third and Fourth streets, being the
southwest corner of Fourth and L streets
The improvements consist of two. story
and basement brick building. being IS feet
by 20; first floor fitted for store and rooms
behind, and he upstairs is suitable for
lodging house. The property is all in good
repair and all occupied. Will rent for s75
per month. Terms Deed at expense OF
purchaser; title perfect ten per cent. on
fall of hammer, and balance on making
deed.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-25
Tha Public Library.

The Public Library will close Saturday
evening, July 18th, for an indefinite time,
in order that necessary improvements may
be made. No books will be issued while
the library remains closed. and no fines
will accrue on books kept out during tina,
time, but all books must be returned within
three days after the library reopens Per-
sons wishing to do so may return books
any day while the work is going on be-
tween the hours of 10 and II and and 6.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-25

The Signal Service temperature, wind
and weather yesterday at 5 A. NJ. was SO,
south, nine miles an hour, and clear
II NJ, 79o, southwest, twelve miles an hour
and clear; P. NJ, $40, south, twelve miles an
hour. and clear. The average temperature
was 700, being So cooler than the normal
for that day. The highest and lowest tenn
perature was $50 and 56o.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-25
Ex-JustIce Henley Robbed

On Saturday morning last ex Justice Of
the Peace VIM. Henley was passing through
Sixth street between and X when he was
set upon by two men. knocked down and
robbed OF gold watch, chain, revolver
and 81 in money. He was struck on the
forehead with some instrument and rem
dered unconscious. When he came to his
senses he went to the Western Hotel and
took the room where he subsequently at
tempted TO end his life by dose of NOR
phine. In this he failed and has since re-
covered so as to be able to be out yester-
day
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-25
Officer in Trouble.

Last evening Mrs. Shea, who keeps the
Sacramento House, on Front street, near
swore out a complaint charging officer
William Mclaughlin with disturbing the
peace. The officer had q warrant for Mary
fule, and was looking for her in that
house. Mrs. Shea alleges that he used in
sulting and abusive language and refused
to leave the house when she ordered him
TO DO so. The officer denies that he used
any offensive language
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-25
State Board of EQUALIZATION.

L. C. Morehouse, member of the State
Board of Equalization, came up from So
nora yesterday. He says there is an inn
provement all along the line of improve
ment in property valuations. Fresno lead
off with an increase over last year of So
100000, Santa Clara So 600 900. Alameda
5000 900, Sacramento nearly 81 900 600.
The Board will meet in this city one week
from next Monday and remain in session
at the Capitol for two months.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-25
Then let the moon usurp the rules of day,
And winking tapers show the sun his way;
For what my senses can perceive
need no revelation TO belieYen

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