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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-25
STILL IN THE LEAD.
The " Record-Union Reporters First at
Each Train.

The " Record Union" Reporters First at
Each Train.
The two reporters sent to the Sierras by
the 'REooRD-UNIoN to ascertain and report
upon the situation and condition of the
passengers on the various snow-bound
trains, and to describe the battle with the
snow, deserve great credit for the successful
accomplishment Of their task. They were
the first to reach and send news from each
of the three trains. Reporters of other
papers remained with the snow-plows in
the vicinity of Alta and Towles. and have
sent their respective journals good accounts
of the struggle, while our men pushed
ahead on foot, reaching the train beyond
Shady Run on Wednesday, the one at Blue
Canyon on Thursday and the one at Cisco
yesterday afternoon, from which place
they sent the full reports which appear
elsewhere. The reporters of other papers
/ were at Blue Canyon yesterday afternoon,
and at PIP telegraphed that it was doubtful
if they would be abe to proceed further,
! though if the snow should stop drifting
| they would undertake the weary tramp of
| twelve miles. We had received telegram
/ from our reporters, dated at Emigrant Gap
! live miles east OF Blue Canyon at 1l:36
A. NJ.
This paper never INDUCES in idle. boast
| ing and rarely ever mentions its achieve
ments in gathering, and the above
| facts are given with no desire to belittle the
! good work of any contemporary, but simply
TO give proper credit to the two intrepid re-
! porters who have risked their lives and
undergone great hardships in order to per-
/ form their DUTY,
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WHY is THIS THusq
Sacramento Taxpayers Asked to Belp
Out Yolo County Litigants.

sacramento Taxpayers Asked to Belp
Out Yolo County Litigants.
The embezzlement case of H. ]. Palmer
was again called for examination in Jus
tice Deyineis Court, yesterday. Grove L.
johnson appeared as Palmer's counsel and
asked to have the case continued, as he
was not physically able 10 go on with it.
The prosecution was represented by Charles
T. Jones, who opposed another continu-
ance. He. said it was not Mr.. Johnson's
fault, but that Palmer was himself to
blame, in rot seeing that ne had eoun-
sci prepared 10 60 On with the case.
Justice Devine said that Sir. Spragne, of
1olo, had given him to understand that he
would appear for Mr. Palmer, and it was
surprise 10 him 10 learn then that only Mr..
Johnson was authorized to appear The
defendant, he said, had not been candid
with the Court and deserved no considera-
ton at lis hands, so far as granting con-
tlnusnce was concerned. He had been
assured that the defendant would be ready
for examination at that time, and the only
thing that could induce him to continue
the case again would be the fact that Mr..
johnson was present as the only counsel
for Palmer, and was not physically able to
H4ptCSu Win tuC tAdlulldtlOU. OEEeE Inc
circumstances he would grant the request
If counsel could agree upon an early date.
After some consultation Tuesday was
settled upon, aad the case went over until
that time.
Senator Fair, the prosecuting witness
In the csse, although in the city, was not
IN Court, but Ny. Jones promised that he
would be on Tuesday next.
Inc case IS one growing out of the
trouble over the management of the Fair
ranch in Yolo, in which county there are
three similar charges hanging over Palm
er's head. Taxpayers in Sacramento fail
TO see the necessity for trying one fourth of
the case here in order to develop facts that
may be OF advantage to one or the other OF
the parties to the Yolo county controversy.
None OF the acts complained of against
Palmer were committed here, and ii is moi
shown that any occasion existed for hav-
ing our local Courts inquire into them.
Palmer was Fairs Superintendent in
1olo, and it has been alleged that he mis-
appropriated or has failed to account for
some of Fairs property that was in his
hands. IHstead Of a general charge COW
ering all Of Palmer's alleged misapproDria-
tons, these are divided into separate and
distinct acts, and each made the basis of
criminal charge 1t may be perfectly
correct way Of doing things from some
body's individual standpoint, but what the
taxpayers of this county hsve to dc with
the matter, or any portion Of it. has not
been made to appear.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Vernona Jarbeau and her company of
merry-makers had a better house at the
Metropolitan Theater last night than any
one expected, when the raging of the storm
was taken into account. The play-if it is
entitled to even that designation-was
Starlight" and it is mere name given to
the thinnest of thin plots to enable Miss
Jarbeau and her company of specialists to
prove their capacity. Miss Jarbeau is a
charming body, full of vivacity and fun,
and mimic of a good order. She sings
though having cold-prettily, assumes sew
eral DISCUSSES with success and gives some
admirable limitations. All her people"
are good. There is no weak timber in the
lot. The women are pretty and capable,
and the men, low comedians, specialists,
good ballsdists and comic singers. One of
the female support, Miss Raymond, is e
strong contralto, and another, Miss Morti-
mer, very pleasing balladist. The per-
formers are all vivaeious, they introduce
many new witticisms and with apparent
ease keep an audience IN a merry humor.
Tonight Miss Jarbeau's new musical farce
comedy, in three acts, entitled Strictly
Confidential" by Edward Poland.
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HAPPY SCOTS.
They Celebrate the I31st Anniversary of
Bobby Burns.

They Celebrate the 131st Anniversary OF
Bobby Burns.
The CALIFORNIAN Club last evening cele-
brated the one hundred and thirty.tirs
anniversary OF the birth of the Scottish
national poet, Robert Burns, by a concert
and ball at Armory Hall. Owing to the
severity Of the storm, the attendance at the
earlier portion of the entertainment was
rather light, bur increased considerably by
the time dancing was commenced, and the
large hall finally contained as many couples
as could conveniently maneuver to the in
spring strains of the orchestra, aided by
the shrill bag-pipes of Norman Beaton and
r. A. Renwick.
The musical programme was as follows /:
Song, Annie Laurie" Mrs G. r. Hans.
brow, Miss Flora Rick, A. Sanborn and G.
R. Hansbrow; song, Scotland Yet" Mrs.
$, Katzensteir; MARY of Argyle" W.
Blair; song. "Esmeralda,n Miss. K. Witten-
brock; sword dance, by Miss Sadie Robert
son; song, Aud Robin Gray, Miss Sallie
Phipps; song. Scotch Brigade Richard
Coin; song, Red, Red, Rose" quartet.
The concert closed by the singing of Aud
Lang Syne," in which the audience Joined.
The piano aecompanist was Miss Millikin.
One of the features of the concert was
little Katie Wittenbrock's singing of
"Esmeralds,n which was greatly enjoyed.
Nearly all the mum bers were eneored.
The officers of the club for this year are:
Chief Tom Scott; First Chieftain, John
Morrison; Second Chieftsin, J. Stewart;
Third Chieflain, II. w. Ogs; Fourth
Chieftain, J. W. Warrack.
The committees in charge Of last even
ing's entertainment were: Reception
D. McDougall, E. NJ Martin and I. NJ
Landsborough, Arrangements = Tom
Scott, James McCaw, J. I ferris, ]. Stew
art and DR.. McCollum. Floor Director
r. NJ. Miller. Floor Managers-J. Carlaw,
w. Wardlaw, Alex. Syne and DR.. Nc
COllum.
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HE GETS THE BRICKS.
Peculiar Features of Suit to Receive
Ten Inches of a Lot

Peculiar Features of a Suit to Recover
Ten Inches of Lot.
Judge Van Fleet yesterday decided the
suit OF William Harris against DR.. G. L.
Simmons by giving Judgment for the plain.
tiff. The victory is one, however, that
brings but little comfort 10 the victor. It
seems that DR.. Simmons, many years
ago, purchased the lot on which his resi-
dence stands. on the northwest corner OF
Tenth and n streets. from G. Gootleib.
Harris owned the adjoining property on
the west, and there existed at the time a
division fence established by Gottleib and
Harris. Subsequently DR.. Simmons erected
his present large residence on the property
purchased Of Gottleih, the near wall of
which was built flush with the line of the
division fence
Recently, and while 1. S. Bassett was
City Surveyor, be made resurvey for Har-
ris and that portion of the Simmons prop
erty. The latter was represented BY F. D.
Ryan, 5nd the case was tried and sub
mitted several days ago and decided yes
terday.
Judge Van Fleet decides that the old
division line is the legal boundary between
the lots, but it appears that some of the
bricks at the base Of the foundation of the
Simmons residence project several inches
beyond the line and upon the Harris pro-
perty. Harris can, of course, cause these
PROTECTING bricks to be trimmed or cut
down flush with the wall line OF the resi-
denee, but it would probably be risky
thing 10 undertake; Tor if in so cutting the
bricks should be injured on Simmons side
of the line, then the latter will have cause
for damages against Harris.
While the plaintiff gets judgment for the
space covered By the ends of the projecting
bricks, he does not get the ten inches sued
for, and after all it looks like one of those
novel legal victories that is so only in
name
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AN INLET.
Citizen Lea of Florin Tells Why the
City Should Have One.

Citizen Lea of FlOrin Tells Why the
City Should Have One.
FLoRIN, January 23d.
Els. RECORD UNION I noticed in last
Wednesdays issue of your paper COM
munication from General J. G. MARITIME, in
which he strikes the nail square on the
head when he asks, Can We afford to do
without the country trader" This, indeed,
is vital question to the citizens of Sacra-
mento and one which should be well
needed and if, as he says, the losses to
your city is forty-eight thousand per month,
and this being bat the commencement of
the rainy season, one can easily see it
would be poor policy on the part of your
city government to further delay active
measures in this matter.
am not conYersant enough with your
public streets to judge which would be the
mess convenient, but what little do know
| should say n street, as this one seems to
me to be the most central for all roads en-
tering Sacramento city.
notice that A. Hebron, one Of your
prominent citizens, has offered $500 to-
wards this improvement and pledges $500
more from another citizen. Now, with this
start ii would seem to me that your I'M
provement Association should take this in
hand at once and fix the street, if only for
temporary use for this winter, so that the
farmers and others could reach the stores
on } and X streets with their loads,of pro-
duce, instead of, as now, being put to great
expense by paying fare on cars and carry
their purchases in their arms.
l bespeak the sentiments of all the resi-
dents outside Of your city when I ask that
some street be made passable for our pres
ent use-that is. if you want our trade
and, next to improving and strengthening
your leyees to guard against the great flow
of water which may be expected this
spring, this public inlet to your city is the
most important that can think of.
A r.
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TEE FACING PuTAH
1t Is Higher Than Ever Known and Ris-
ing Rapidly.


1t Is Higher Than Ever Known and Ris-
ing Rapidly.
Len Spurgeon came over from Yolo
county yesterday and in an interview with
a reporter said that Putah creek was a rag
ing torrent, higher than at any time within
tie recollection OF the oldest inhabitant,
and rising ct the rate Of two inches an
hour al Dayisyille, where it Is spread out
over a mile in width.
Spurgeon came in 20 see R. S. Carey re-
gardipg the safety of the latter's live stock
on his farm near Davisville. The water is
rapidly climbing toward the.top of Mr.,
Carey's levee, and if it should break the
damage would be very great.
Mr.. Carey has been lying seriously i'll for
some weeks and at the present time is in a
precarious condition. It was his intention
TO have moved his stock some two weeks
since, but owing to his serious illness his
ranch hands have received no orders, hence
the serious predicsment they are now in.
MIR. Spurgeon is interested in ranch a
short distance from that OF Carey, and see
ing the danger, came to the city with the
information. He will remove the cattle
and horses at once, if possible, to places of
safety. Mr.. Spurgeon says that while
Carey's ranch is free from food, still the
ground is so completely saturated with the
long continued and incessant downpour
that one cannot ride on horseback on any
portion of the place without miring. The
cattle everywhere stand knee-deep in mud,
and while the barns contain thousand
tons Of hay the stock cannot be fed because
the moment the hay is thrown to them it
is tramDled out of sight in the mud
Seventeen Aundred head of fine blooded
cattle. not scrub emonst them, and five
hundred head Of young horses are thus
situated.
Mr.. Spurgeon left for Davisville on the
o'clock train and Immediately COM
menced driving out the strongest stock. 1t
was severe task, as the men had to wade
about in mud knee-deep, in long-legged
gum boots
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ANOTHER BURGLARY.

Experts Get in Their Work in the Lull
House.
On the afternoon or evening of Wednes-
day the apartments of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Kidder, in the Lull House, corner of Sew
enth and l streets, were entered by thief
or thieves, and considerable property taken.
Among the missing articles are lady s
gold watch and chain, several gold brace
lets, finger rings, a breastpin, shirt-studs,
sleeye-buttons and other valuables.
The rooms from which the articles were
taken we're locked when Mr.. and Mrs. Kid
der left for supper, and, strange to say,
they were found locked when they returned.
From all appearances the work is that of
experts who understand their business.
The police are looking into the matter.
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Alleged Malicious MISCHIEF.

On Thursday afternoon charge OF ma
hcious mischief was preferred against Matt.
Herman, Sandy Hauser and Fred Make by
Thomas O'Brien, who accuses them of will
fully shooting into boat belonging to him,
which was located at Thirty-first and B
streets.
After being arrested the trio had war
rant issued for the arrest of O'Brien for bat
terry. By consent of counsel on both sides
Judge Buckley yesterday granted con-
tinuance of the case until to-day.
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DIED.

Sacramento, January 23-Charles G. Coggswell,
native Of New York, Sc years. 10 months and
days
Friends are invited 20 attend the funeral. from
Masonic Hall, Gait, tomorrow Sunday at
M. Remains can be viewed at the under
taking parlors of j. Frank Clark to-day from
5to6PN. Remains will be shipped TO Gait
at ~ P. NJ.
Sacramento. January 2I-Nrs. E. C. Sweetser. a
native of Maine, 65 years. (Mother of Mrs. NJ.
]. Curtis)
Funeral notice hereafter.
Sacramento, January % = Marinda Bowmer
(mother OF Mrs. j. E Tickes and Miss Nellie
f. Edwards 90 years, 10 months and % days.
Friends and acquaintance are respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral, which will take
place from the Central NJ. E. Church, Eleventh
street, H and I, this afternoon ct , o'clock
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State Teaohers, Association.

State Superintendent Hoitt has received
letter from Professor Ira More, of Los
Angeles, President of the State Teachers
Association, announcing that the time for
holding the postponed session of the As
ISOLATION has been fixed for March 18th,
10Th and 10Th. Los Angeles people are
making preparations to give the Association
q cordial welcome.
It is understood that the same railroad
rates will be offered as were offered in De-
cember, and the season of the year will be
much pleasanter for visit to Southern
California.
The entire corps of Los Angeles county
teachers viii be present. 1t is hoped that
the schools of Northern California will
have their spring vacation on that week, to
allow all who desire to attend the meeting
an opportunity to do so.
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On Thursday afternoon a convict at the
Folsom Prison, named Thomas Murray, a
San Francisco burglar, made his escape.
lie had been working at the dam, but for
some infraction of the rules was ordered 10
return to the prison and report for dis
clpline, Instead of doing SO, however, he
secreted himself somewhere in the rocks,
and had not been found up 10 yesterday
afternoon.
Murray ives in for ten years, two of which
he had served
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La Grinne,s Victims.

Sacramento has her full share of la
grippe, the worldwide epidemic. Among
those now confined to their homes with
the ailment are: Hiram Johnson, the at
torney, DR.. G. G. Tyrrell, Calvin E. Croker
W. s. Leake, A. J. Senate, J. c. Pielson,
Sheriff McMullen and others.
Some have been III for many days and
are on the road to recovery, while others
are yet in the grip of the monster.
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

R. l. Holman, OF Pacific Grove. is in the city
for few days.
George E. Bates, formerly of this city, but now
a resident of san Francisco, is registered at the
Golden Eagle Hotel.
The wedding of Miss Ida Ginsberg and Clar-
ence Blum viii take place tomorrow. They
viii receive their friends in the evening at the
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs NJ. Litzberg.
Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel yesterday /:
D. Mckay, Sacramento; H. C. Johnson, W. K
Brackett George e. Bates, Charles RanlOn, j
H. simpson. San Francisco; F. c. Jordan. Oak
land; +, j Isham, Shady Run: A. T. Mnnson
Oakland; + a. Hand, ity: Vernona Jarbeau
and maid, Bert Foote, Julie Kingsley, F. Raw
Sullivan, New York A. Stillman, r. S. Ieekie
San Franeisco F E. HOLSTER, ConrtlaEd.
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The River Rising.

Yesterday afternoon the river at this
point had reached the lowest stage since
the treshet Of several weeks ago--1s feet 10
inches. Atmidnight last night II marked
10 feet inches, rise of inches in as
many hours. As the effect of yesterdays
rise in the upper Sacramento will be felt
here tonight or tomorrow, there is every
reason to look for another freshet within
two or three days.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-25
Fatal RAILRoap aoo1pENT
Engineer Charles Cox Killed and Fire.
man Neal Injured.

Engineer Charles Cox Killed and Fire.
man Neal Injured.
Train No. 4S, the Knights Landing pas
senger, which left this city at 7:25 last
night, ran into washout about three miles
this side of Dayisville.
The engine and baggage car ran into the
opening, killing engineer Charles Cox and
badly iniuring fireman Neal.
The body of engineer Cox was taken TO
Davisville, bat will be brought to sacra-
mento, where his family resides.
Assistance was sent from this city and
fireman Neal brought to The Railroad
Hospital.
The railroad officials expect 10 have the
track repaired By noon to-day.
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a Hard Road to Travel.

Morton G. Lindley, who returned to this
city on Thursday from Oregon, had a
rather rough trip of it. He had been up
near Grants Pass on business, and fearing
that he was about to have an attack of
sickness, sought the railroad and travelled
as far southwark as he could by car, and
then footed it, to where there was train
connection with Sacramento. Where the
railroad track was blocked with snow,
which was at several points, he had to re-
sort to snow-shees. He made the connec-
ton, however, and reached home all right.
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Operator Coglan's Remains.

Train Dispatcher Charles n. Coglan of
the railroad has telegraphed to Cascade to
have the remains of his brother, John
Coglan, preserved until they can be brought
to this city for interment. The deceased,
il will be remembered, was the unfortunate
telegraph operator at Cascade who was
stricken down with pneumonia when the
blockade was at its worst, and it was i'm
possible for medical aid to reach him.
Every possible effort was made to reach the
dying man, but all to no avail. The de-
ceased was not related to Rose Coglan, as
reported. He was well known in this city.
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A NIGHT WI Burns.

The First Unitarian Society announces
for Sunday evening "a Night with Burns"
The subject of the lecture will be- Robert
Burns-Man and Poet The efficient choir
of the society will assist in illustrating the
theme, and with the congregation will
unite in singing "Auld Lang Syne,'' with
words adapted TO meet the requirements of
a Sabbath occasion.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-25
DelaYed br a I.and-.lide.

The north. bound Portland express,
which should have reached this city at
1910 o'clock last night but which could
not come past Putah Creek, was sent
around by the Stockton route, but encoun-
tered landslide between Port Costa and
Martinez, and viii not be here before or
o'clock this morning.
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Took His Money.

Samuel Davis, the San Francisco bond
holder, arrived here yesterday and accepted
the money on the coupons that were the
subject of litigation in the case of Davis VS..
Sacramento, decided in favor of the city
by the Supreme Court on Thursday. The
amount was about so 600. Mr.. Davis thus
shows his aequiescence in the decision.
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Auction To-day.

AT 10 O'Clock this morning Bell & Co. will
sell at their salesroom, 1oo9.ll street, a
grocery wagon, cart, several horses, sets of
harness, etc; also large and varied assoTt-
ment of household furniture. Much of the
goods is new and in good condition. Rain
will not interfere with the sale.
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The Germania.

At the annual meeting of the Germania
Building and Loan Association, held on
Thursday evening, the following officers
were elected; President, L. Neubourg; Vice
President, Joseph Hahn; Secretary, H. J.
Goethe; Treasurer, National Bank of D. o.
Mills q Co Attorney, Matt f. johnson.
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Generauv Oyerhauled,

Mr.. Bailey, owner of the Postofice prop
erty, at Fourth and K streets, is having
that corner renovated and put in good
shape. Many new and improved letter.
boxes have been put in, new floor laid,
and the exterior will also be improved.
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GET your winters wood now, while it is
cheap. Four-foot mountain oak, 81 % per
cord at the car, by the carload. Get the
portable steam saw to cut it. All other
kinds of wood and coal at lowest market
rates. Office, 401 / street.
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First Train Thrnn.h.

Train No. 4, the overland express due
here at o'clock A. N. Thursday of last
week, reached the city a little before >
o'clock this morning, and departed for San
Francisco by way Of Stockton.
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For several years the receipts from the
sales of public lands in Canada have moi
been sufficient to cover the expense Of sur
veying and management. Last year there
was deficiency Of more than SS1, 900.