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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30
WHERE Is JOHN STEWART
The Pioneer Colored Porter of the Code
Eagle Hotel il Missing,

The Pioneer Colored Porter of the Golden
Eagle Hotel is Missing.
Old Californians, who have visited Sacra-
mento often in the last thirty years, know
Uncle" John Stewart, the colored porter
of that hosiery, who has staid at his post
through ali the changes of administration
that have taken place within its walls since
Daniel E. Callahan built and run it in the
very early history Of the city.
In all these years john" as he has been
Familiarity known, has been a feature of
the place. But there is an aching void
about the hotel just now-John is gone.
But his whereabouts is a mystery to all
the attaches of the place.
He has not been seen about there for two
days and as many nights, and there is a
fear that something has happened to him.
He was at the hotel on Saturday, as usual,
and retired that night at his customary
hour, as is supposed, but failed to make
his appearance the following morning.
A visit to his room disclosed the fact that
he had disappeared during the night, with
ont even stopping to fully dress himself.
His white shirt lay where he had taken it
off on retiring, and bis every day working
clothes were gone, excepting his vest
showing that he must have departed in
undershirt, pantaloons and coat. He had
some fine suits, but they were ell found in
his ROOM
Stewart was not known to be mentally
affected in any way, but it looks as if he
had wandered off while he was temper
arily out of his mind. He was a very
provident man, and it has been generally
supposed that his saving, and the profits
thereof, amount to many thousands of
dollars.
He may be somewhere sleeping off the
effects of a post-Christmas celebration, but
this seems hardly probable, as he has bean
him.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30
Fire Commissioners, Meeting.

The Board of Fire Commissioners met
last evening. The monthly reports of the
foremen of the different companies were
read and placed on file.
The following bills were allowed: Capt.
tai Gas Company, S31 so; Huntington, Hop
kins 81 Co., So 80; q. A. Guthrie, 81 S5:
Van VOORHEES, g. Co, S33; G. McCreary &
Co., 50 SO; A. s. Hopkins d Bro, 81 As;
Neubourg & Lagos, SOL or Guthrie Bros,
S. So; G. II. Krebs G. Co., g 90 Standard
Oil Co, 81 40; Phoenix Mills; S26 80; F.
Kolliker, 81 Sc; Whittier, Fuller & Co.,
So 70; j. Il. Girvin & Co.. SIS; r. s. Jones,
81; Schaw, Ingram Il Co., 80 cents; R. Wat
kins, Sc 05; Sacramento Glass and Crockery
Company, IS cents; George F. Parker, 50
cents; P. Potter, 81 30; Sprague g. E lott
Sc 80; a. Mendis, 81 80; ]. A. Cunning
ham, 81 co. j. Coffey, 81 80; Paul Graf
SIS; Kummerfeld & Schmidt, 81; Hol-
brook, Merrill & Stetson, s11 20; Jos Hahn,
70 cents; James McCaw, SIG; Charles Ott
Jr., S. 25; P. W. Sheehan, So 30; Plaza Cash
Store, 81 55; ". F. Cutler, 81 90; Wietzel Il
Son, S.; D. Ahern, S.; S. S. Nixon, 81 80;
John Lodge, S.; A. S. Lauder, 81 80; NJ
McElaney, s.; Harkins & o Brien, 81 50
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30
SMITH AND CUMMINGS.
They are Discharged Because of Insuffi-
Client Evidence Against Them.

They are Discharged Because of Insuffi-
Client Evidence Against Them.
In the Police Court yesterday the cases
of Frank Smith, alias shorty" and
Charles Cummings, charged with attempt
ing to rob an intoxicated German IN Peter
Rossa's dive few nights ago, were dis.
missed for want of sufficient evidence.
Police officer Stafford testified that be
saw Cummings and Smith towing" the
German to Rossa's place, and followed
them inside. While they were at the bar
Cummings engaged the man in converse
ton while Smith went through his pockets.
OF course Smith and Cummings denied
the charge, and others who were in the
saloon at the time said they didn't see
anything wrong"
Judge Buckley, in dismissing the cases,
said he believed Smith had his hands in
the Germans pockets, but he was satisfied
that the evidence of one person would not
warrant holding the men to answer.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30
CONTESTED ELECTION CASES.
Those of Hamilton and Baker Continue
The Reasons Therefor.

Those of Hamilton and Baker Continued
The Reasons Therefor.
When the contested election case of w.
B. Hamilton VS.. W. w. Rhoads for the
Office of County Clerk, was called yester-
day, Judge Van Fleet said he could not
possibly then enter upon the hearin OF the
case, as he would to-day occupy the bench
in Judge Hunts Court IN San Francisco to
hear cases of much importance.
Grove L, Johnson, Mr.. Hamilton's couu-
sci, said his client was anxious to have the
case tried this week and the issue deter
mined before the office changed hands,
which otherwise would occur on Monday
next.
G. 7. Jones, counsel for Mr.. Rhoads-who
holds q certificate of electon-said his side
was ready to go on with the case that Mr..
Rhoads had no intention of trying to hold
the place through technicalities, and was
willing the matter should be set at rest by
recount Of theyotes.
There was no alternative, however, and
the case went over until tomorrow morn
ing.
CITY JUsTICESHIP.
Yesterday was the day set for hearing the
COutcSt III tue case OF v. w. D8Kef against
j. B. Dew ne, involving the position OF City
Justice Of the Peace. When the case was
led, Elwood Bruner, counsel for Devine,
moved that the service of the citation be
quashed, as a copy thereof had not been
served by the Sheriff upon his client, and
on the further ground that the paper served
was not authenticated by the Clerk of the
Court.
Clinton L. White, counsel for Mr. Baker,
admitted that the point raised was an eff
fectual bar to the proceedings at that time,
and Judge Van Flee; made an order quash-
ing the service of the citation.
a motion was then made by Mr.. White
for the issuance Of new citation. 1t was
opposed by Mr.. Bruner on the ground
that the citation could not be served with
in ten days after the fling of the state
ment, as required by law.
Judge Van Fleet did not agree with coun-
sci on that point, holding that litigan,'s
legal rights could no. be jeopardized because
of the failure OF Court officials to do their
duty.
II was ordered that the case be set for
hearing on. the 18th of January.
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and, in spirit of play fitness, reached out
his hand to pick it up. West, however,
seized the witness by the coat and began
wrestling with him, but was soon hoored.
Hurley denied tina. he threw West upon
chair or that he struck him out on the
sidewalk. He wss also positive that he
had not seen any money taken from West,
to rob him.
After some unimportant testimony by
D. j. Considine. the further hearing of the
case went over until to day.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30
Successful Applicants.

As the result of the teachers exauina-
ton, the County Board of Education yes
terday granted certificates as follows:
Grammar grade-Misses Sadie VI. Nc
Dermit, Lon B. Mccormick, Louie Hatson,
Lulu E. Kaerth, Hattie B. Moore and
Mollie Titherington.
Miss Annie VI. Schellhouse was awarded
primary grade certificate.
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Deserved Mark of Esteem.

On Sunday last the members of st.
Paul's Church choir presented Mrs. A. T.
Pinkham, who had for many years been
the efficient and popular organist of that
church, with large and handsome album
as token of the esteem in which she is
held by her associates. The first page of
the album was artisticslly ornsmented by
Mr.. E. Genung of this city, and will serve
as fitting souvenir of the recipients long
connection with the choir. During the
time that Mrs. Pinkham has been organist
the music of the church has reached a
high standard.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30
FOGs AND sPRINKLEs.
Sergeant Barwiek Thinks Storm
Brewing, Despite the Lana Fogs.

Sergeant Barwiek Thinks a Storm is
Brewing, Despite the Land Fogs.
The Signal Service temperature at A. NJ.
and 5 P. NJ. yesterday was $50 and 400.
while the highest aud lowest was 40 and
49, with gentle to fresh and brisk southerly
winds and fog during the early morning,
and cloudy weather the remainder of the
day. There were several light sprinkles of
rain, but their amount was inappreeiable
to the pluviameter. The barometer read at
a. N. and 5 P. NJ. 1907 and 1902
inches, respectively.
The highest and lowest temperature one
year ago yesterday was 4S0 and 33o, with
no precipitation and partly cloudy weather
prevailing One year ago to-day il was SIC
and 4l0, with SO of an inch of rain, and
partly cloudy weather.
The barometer yesterday was below 80
inches in Washington and Oregon, and
slightly above 80 inches in California,
though the tendency appears to be falling
barometer from Vancouver 10 Sacramento,
with rain and cloudy weather prevailing;
and il may be that the new year might be.
gin with a storm-at least people will look
for Lieutenant Finley's indications for to-
0ay with interest
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30
THE ELECTRIC RAILWAY.
Arrival of Several Carloads of Machine
hn

Arrival of Several Carloads of Machinery
for the System.
Several carloads OF electrical apparatus
and machinery for the Central Electric
Railway arrived from the East yesterday,
making about seven carloads in all that
have been received. Two or three carloads
comprising the trucks for the cars are now
on the way, and will be here in a few days
The apparatus, wires, etc., are all direct
from the Edison Works in New Jersey.
One of the company's workmen and cleo
triciars, Mr.. Hopes, arrived yesterday
with the machinery, and is now busily at
work getting the road into shape to be
operated by the electric system. He says
there can be no doubt about having the
system in running order by the 1st of Feb
ruary. and possibly before thst.
L. L. Lewis, the local manager of the
road, states that the poles which are to
carry the overhead wires are nearly all up.
They will be neatly painted and supplied
with ornamental caps, and when completed
will present very neat appearance.
Some idea may be had of the value of
this enterprise from the fact that the mere
item of freight on the expensive apparatus
will alone amount to about $4,000.
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washingtonians Denounce 1t.

The RECORD UNION is in receipt of a COM
munication from two reputable citizens of
Washington, Yolo county, indorsing its
denunciaion of the outrage inflicted on
man and woman there on Saturday night,
and severely criticisiDg local authorities for
permitting such acts of lawlessness in that
neighborhood, which they say are of too
frequent occurrence for the credit of the
place.
The matter has been pretty thoroughly
ventilated, and the respectable citizens Of
both Washington and this city entertain
but one sentiment in regard to the affair
that it was disgraceful piece of rowdyism.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30
INsuauRAL RALL.

The Committee Nearly Through Its
Work-Some Facts for Guests.
There was a meeting of the Inaugural
Ball Committee at the Golden Eagle Hotel
last evening, when various matters con-
corning the ball were considered. 1t was
announced that the arrangements therefor
had been practically completed, and that
the prospect favored by fer the grand
est affair of the kind in the history of the
State.
The Printing Committee submitted
proofs of the souvenirs that are to accom-
pany each ticket. They are printed on
fine cardboard 7x12 inches in size, and the
design is very neat. 1t consists of litho-
rranhed vignettes of Governor Markham
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state Capitol Notes.

The Governor yesterday approved the
bond of L. n. Brown as Clerk of the Su-
preme Court.
official report of the population of Sacra.
mento county yesterday from r. 7. Porter,
Superintendent of Census at Washington.
1t showed the population to be 0S44.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30

There will be great auction sale of
horses tomorrow Wednesday, ct 10 A
in the rear of 1402 street. The sale will
be by order of F. Stauffer. and will be con-
Quoted by Bell & Co. 1t will consist of
seventeen head of young horses, from three
to five years old, and weighing from 1000
to 200 pounds each. They will be sold
sincly
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AN OLD "MAsHEEN."
Who Can Tell What Became OF the Old
tsCatsractn Fire Engine?


Here is an opportunity for some of the
old-time fire ladies of Sacramento to
brush up their memories and see if they
can locate relic OF the early volunteer
days that is full OF historic interest. The
following letter was lately received by
Chief Engineer Guthrie, and it speaks for
itself:
CAMBRIDGEPoRT, November il, 1890.
CHG Engineer Sacramento Fire Departments
DEAR SIR: Can You give me any Information
in regard to the fire engine purchased of the
city OF augusta, Me-, some years ago?
IL was formerly Cataract, No. IA, of Boston"
snd presented to the city somewhere about 1928,
BY Thcs., II Perkins, who bought it in London,
England.
In form it was similar to a steam boiler on
wheels II Yves the first suction engine in Bos-
ton, and the old veterans of Boston and Cam
bridge are good deal interested in the ques-
ton of what became of it. If in existence
now, would it be possible to purchase it? Re-
specially yours. OSCAR LAURENCE,
22o Broadway
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30

Mrs. CAROLINE GRAFMILLER states that
Jacob Meister did not refuse 10 act as one OF
the executors of the will of Andrew Graf
miller, deceased, because unwilling TO do
SO, but merely renouncei his right 10 SO act
at her request, as an accommodation to
her, as she was also named as executrix,
and fully competent to act.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30
Narrov Escape of a child.

A little son of Thomas Millner fell into
the Y-street canal on Sunday. Fortu-
nately the father was near at hand and
succeeded in rescuing the child just in
time 10 save It's life, but it was very close
call.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30

COMPOUND SULPHUR POWDER" (put up
only by the w. H. Bone Co., No. II Bush
street, San Francisco) gives the best satis-
faction of any remedy on the market. 1t
thoroughly cleanses the blood, and for
habitual constipation, indigestion, bilious
ness. piles, etc., Il has no equal, Kirk,
Geary 81 Co,
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Annie Abbott, THE Little Georgia Mag
net" will appear at Pythian Castle to.
morrow night and give one of her wonder.
full exhibitions. Reserved seats can be
secured at Jeliy's jewelry store.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30
BY OTHER COMPANIES
WILL FEEL AT HOME.
The New Assistant Adjutant- Genera
an Old Eacramentan

IHt NOW AssIsUSuI AUJutAHt-GeneraI IS
an Old sacramentan.
Genial Capt. Bob" Murray, of Stockton,
who has hosts of friends in Sacramento,
and who will be the Assistant Adjutant-
General under Governor Markham, was in
town yesterday, and states that Colonel
Lehe, with his regiment, will probably
come here to the inaugural ceremonies.
Captain Murray was a member of Com
pany 6 in this city. and the Sacramento
military are as glad to hear of his good
luck as if a member of the First Artillery
had received the honor.
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Endorsement by Professional.

SACRAMENTO, March 6, 1889.
Mr. JOHN F. CooPER-Dear Sir: This
is to certify that the magnificent "Mathu-
shek" grand piano used at the concert last
evening is splendid instrument in every
particular. heartily recommend it to all
who want strictly first-class piano.
EHRIco CAMPoBgLLo.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30
lie Pleads Not Gniltr-

In Judge Van Fleets Court yesterday
Eduardo Frediana was arraigned to plead
on charge of numbering Joseph Scatena.
he pleaded not guilty.
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OVER HALF A MILLION.

Heavy Taxes Paid by the Railroads to
the tate.
Most of the railroad companies operating
in this State yesterday paid their yearly
taxes, amounting to nearly 100000, on
the assessments levied by the State Board
of Equalization. The sums paid in by E.
Black Ryan, Tax Agent for the Southern
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30
MARRIED.

San Francisco. December 2S-At the residence
OF the brides parents by the Rev. Joseph
Levy, Abe wilson of Sacramento TO Reka
Harding of San Francisco.
Sacrame nto, December 24-By Rev. d. A. May
hew, Francis S. OFT TO Edith Barker, both Of
Sacramento
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30

Sacramento, December % - Clara Bell Jost
daughter of George II. and Hope NJ. lost, a
native Of sacramento, % years, months and
2 days.
Funeral notice hereafter
sacramento, December 2S-Bridget, wife of
Charles Miller, native of Ireland, 81 years.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend the
fuoeral, which will take place from the resi-
dence of her husband. 1227 street, this after
noon at 2 o'clock; thence to the Cathedral,
where services will be heidi
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30

Resignation of Rev. A. O, Herrick.
Rev. Mr.. Herrick, of the Calvary Baptis st
Church, was on Sunday presented By the
young people of the congregation with a
gold:headed cane. Mr.. Herrick will lee ure
through the East the coming summer.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30

NEW cheap pianos from 1915, superior to
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30

TURKEYS, poultry and game in abund-
ance; also fresh deily arrival of fish, crabs,
shrimps. ETC., at The Pacific.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30
BORN,
RsEf,.

W. L. Davis ranch, o. anogan river, Washing
ton, December 5-Wife Of w. L. Davis,
daughter.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30

The prosecution closed after the letter
was read, and Mr.. Estahrook moved that
his client be discharged on the ground that
case had not been made out against him.
The motion was promptly denied, as was
also motion for a continuance.
The defendant Hurley was then placed
on the stand in his own behalf He said
he was in Smiths saloon when Watts and
West came in. The latter was very drunk
and boisterous. He asked "all hands to
drink and then refused to pay for the
liquor. Witness and Murphy tried to per-
suade him to pay the bill, but he was OBJ
stinate. Finally Murphy said he would
''treetn If West would pay what ne owed
This suited West, and he took out his
purse. Just then the witness turned
around to converse with some friends and
did not see what transpired between Muir.
ply and West. When he looked around
aco;,, y - COW Up-sr 1880 - ITO co-7-t--
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-30

NguScURG d Lagos, STAR MILLS AND
* Malt House, 1916 TO 1920 Fifth street,
Manufacturers OF malt and sill kinds OF naasl,
Also, dealers III 6ops, eorks, produce. grain.
iced and brewers supplies. Special attention
Is called TO our new process corn meal aud
iarlna- Exchange sold on the principal Giles
of cDrpfse Tf.s-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-03-15
EIGHT BODIES BURNED.

A Mother and Seven Children Perish In
the Flames-The Husband and Father
Attempts Their Rescue, and Is Seri-
onsly Burned.
MONTREAL, Que, March 10.-A hor-
rible holocaust occurred early yesterday
morning at the little village of st.
Michael, by which woman and seven
children were burned to death and tho
husband and father received fatal in
juries in heroic effort to effect a rescue.
The village of st. Michael is situated
some twenty-five miles from this city,
and the most prominent man in the
little town was Francois Colbrette,
who owned an extensive farm on the
outskirts of the village, and the manor
house on the farm was the scene Of
the awful tragedy. Mr. Colbrette, with
his hired man, after lighting fire in
the kitchen stove, started for the barn.
500 yards from the dwelling, to tend to
the cattle. A short time afterward the
hired man shouted so his master that
the house was on fire, and Colbrette
the entire lower part OF .the. hcuses in
flames. lie at once fastened to
the scene, the shrieks Of his unfor-
tunate family even at that distance
being plainly heard. On arriving
he at once saw that it was impos-
sible to enter the lower part of the
house, so he secured a ladder and tried
to effect an entrance by a second-story
window. No sooner had he burst in the
sash than he was enveloped in great
sheet of flames and his clothes on fire in
several places. With his hair singed
from his head and face, and his hands a
mass of burns, he fell from the ladder.
No bones were broken by the fall, and
the shrieks of his loved ones, which he
could still hear, made him forget his
own shocking injuries, and picking
himself up, with his clothes still blaz-
ing, he rushed to alarm the neighbors.
| When those arrived the fire was past eX-
tinguishing, and the large manor house
was simply a mass of smoulderng
ruins. Mrs. Colbrette and her seven
children had fallen victims to the fire
demon. Later on in the day the remains
of the unfortunate MOTHER with the
youngest child clasped in her arms, were
found. The other six had been burned to
ashes and no trace Of their bodies could
be found. The eldest child, Miss Marie
Colbrette, aged sixteen, had a fortunate
escape from a similar fate, as only on
Saturday she had been sent to the Con.
vent of the Sacred Heart at Sault au
Recollet. Colbrette himself was so Sc.
riously burned in his brave efforts to
save his family that no hope is enter.
tanned of his recovery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-03-15
AN APPEAL
For the Destitute of the New States oi
North and South Dakota.

WAsHINGToN, March 10.-Miss Clara
Barton, president Of the American Ma.
tional Association Of the Red Cross, has
been investigating the statements con.
cerning the suffering and destitution
existing among the pioneer settlers OF
North and South Dakota with view OF
aiding those in need of help. She has
ascertained that there is urgent neces.
sity for immediate action, and now ap-
peals to the public for cash subscriptions
large enough TO meet every emergency.
She has information that there are al
least 5000 people dependent, and many
more who, though they have provisions
for themselves, need feed for their
stock. ii. T. Helgesen, State Commits
sioner of Agriculture, Grand Fork, N.
Oak, will distribute all funds sent to
his address.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-03-15
Mine Disaster in Wales.

LONDON, March IA terrific explo-
sion occurred in the Morse colliery in
Glamorganshire, Wales. Three hundred
miners were entombed, but many have
been rescued from the workings nearest
the main shaft. Most Of those taken
out are unhurt, though several re-
ceived fatal injuries. Heavy falls OF
rock prevent the explorers from reach
ing the mere remote workings. The
latest estimate is that $50 lives have
been lost. Eight bodies, shockingly
mutilated, have been recovered. Great
excitement was caused by a rumor that
appeals for help could be heard from the
entombed men. The rescuers are con-
stantly succumbing to the effects of the
gas, and are obliged to make speedy
retreat,