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POISONED MELONS.

A Whole Family Near Gait Has Mar
row Escape from Death.
Mrs. B. Shinkle of this city, accompanied
be he- six children, visited her parents at
their ranch near Gait, last week. The
husband. Benjamin Shinkle, was COM
PEELED to remain at home on account of
business.
Last Wednesday he went to local mar
ket and ordered crate of assorted melons
sent down to the ranch. The freight was
delayed in some manner and did not reach
the family until Friday. On that day
several of the cantaloupes were sliced and
placed upou the table for dinner. The
first one to taste them remarked that they
tasted bitter. The others tried some and
found theirs bitter, too. Mrs. Shinkles
father examined one of~the pieces closely
and discovered that it was literally coated
with some white substance. He suspected
that it was poison of some sort, and when
several of the family began to complain of
feeling ill, he became satisfied of it. The
whole family were i'll that night, two of
them - Mrs. Shinkles father and her
youngest son-seriously so.
Fortunately they ate not enough to be
fatal, and the next day when he had suffi-
GENTLY recovered the father took piece OF
the canteloupe to Gait and had it exam
ined by druggist. The latter promptly
declared that the melon was thoroughly
coated with strychnine. He said it was
common thing for farmers to poison some
of their melons in order to kill the squir-
rels and rabbits, which are so destructive
to their crops.
When Mr. Shinkle learned of what had
happened he got on the warpath. First
going to the place where he purchased the
melons, but, as the proprietor knew MOTH
ing about the poison, he next traced up the
rancher who had brought the melons to
market. That individual declared that he
had never poisoned any of his melons.
Mr.. Shinkle says he does not care to
prosecute anybody, but he hopes his expe-
rience will cause farmers to exercise more
care in selecting their melons for market.
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SOME NAKED FACTS.
A Nuisance That the Authorities Shou
Have Abated.

A Nuisance That the Authorities Should
Have Abated.
A responsible citizen writes as follows to
this paper concerning matter about which
there has been considerable complaint Of
late. He says:
Permit reader OF your paper to call
the attention of the authorities of Y olo and
Sacramento counties to an evil that de-
mands speedy suppression. Last Sunday
being pleasant and balmy many took ad-
vantage of it in row or sail on the river
myself and party among the many. The
hoodlum element was also out, and after
loading themselves with intoxicants pro.
ceeded to enjoy swim, then parade on
the river banks. stalking up and down in q
nude state, as unmindful of the presence OIL
men, women and children in the different
craft that floated by as the savages of un-
civilized Africa. Such exhibitions exist
as many reputable citizens can attest
amongst them, possibly, one of our Super.
yisors, also City Father.
1.-THE river 10 : az open HIGHWAY. and these
nude bsthers voicing ribald expressions
should receive the same punishment as
those that expose their persons, as did 8
certain Chinaman some weeks since. 1t is
shame and disgrace and needs looking
after, for what respectable man will take
his wife and daughters on an excursion up
the river knowing their liability of meet
ing, not one party, but dozens of nude
bathers, many basking in the sun on the
river banks? No objection could be had il
the bathers disported themselves properly
and in suitable bathing costumes.
''If the law against exposure of person
L. q
the Boards of Supervisors of this and Yolo
county should take immediate action-cre-
ate and enforce an ordinance for its regu-
lation."
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CUNNING COHYICTS.
FOUR OF THEM MAKE A REMARKABLE
ESCAPE FROM FOLSOM.
They Dig Tunnel Thirty Feet Long Un-
der the Prison-A Labor of
Many Months.

Aremarkable escape of prisoners from the
Penitentiary near Folsom occurred yester-
day morning, the particulars of which are
furnished by Mr.. Fiel, the RECORD UNIONS
correspondent at Folsom. The discovery,
it appears, was made when the convicts
employed on the canal were taken out for
work, by the absence of the one whose duty
it was to look after the engine employed
to operate the derricks.
The grounds were first searched for the
missing man, but unsuccessfully, and then
his cell was inspected, revealing the fact
that cunningly devised and boldly exc
cuted piece of work at jail. breaking had
been accomplished. Not only had the
missing engineer bid goodbye to the prison
walls, but his three cell companions were
gone
HOW IT WAS DONE.
An investigation of the premises showed
that the men had escaped through the
floor of their cell into tunnel which
they had dug, and which led out beneath
the walls. The convicts had removed sew
eral slabs of stone from the floors of their
cells and excavated tunnel ten feet deep
and thirty feet in length.
1t was a wonderful piece of work, con-
sidering the limited hours in which the
men had to push the work. When the
other convicts were sleeping and all about
the prison was hushed in the stiffness of
the night, these men were working in their
tunnel and digging their way out to free
dom.
THE LABOR OF MONTHS.
Much discussion was INDUCED in by the
prison officials as 10 the length of time it
took the men to complete their engineering
enterprise. Some were of the opinion that
year of steady labor was required to do
the work. while others believed that it
could have been done in perhaps three
months. The exact time, however, will
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by it in other cities. The poles, he said,
if new ones were put up, could be made
really ornamental. but there are poles
enough now on street to answer the pur-
pose.
Although it is the system he represents
that is in use in San Jose, on Mr.. Henry's
car lines, Mr.. Taylor says he supposes the
electric company now operating in this
CITY would be a competitor for the contract
to furnish power. The Sixth-street plant,
he says, could be readily utilized for the
purpose.
Mr.. Henry, the gentleman who asks for
the franchise, is represented as go-ahead,
energetic and enterprising gentleman,
whose presence here would greatly benefit
Sacramento.
With good electric system, Mr.. Taylor
says, three, four or five cars can be run as
one train to carry large numbers Of people.
and under the charge of one conductor,
thus saving expense to the company.
Moreover, passengers could be taken to the
outskirts of the city, in ten minutes,
whereas, with horse power, it takes half
hour to get there.
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this city on the Sth. Enright objects to
this. He says he is willing TO carry out
his part of the agreement, and that III the
event of the Colonel refusing to live up to
his word he will play at Central Park on
the Sth with the Stockton club. If he does
this San FIanciscans will be given the
long-desired opportunity of seeing the two
interior clubs play together"
The Sacramentos will play at San Fran
CISCO tomorrow with Manager Firms
team, and on Friday and Saturday they
viii cross bats with the Oaklands, the
Friday game being in Oakland.
The Stocktons will hereafter play Wilson
at short and Armstrong at third base.
Fudger will go into the field, and Stock
we'll may also be signed for manager and
outfielder.
1t is reported that Stickney has been sus-
pended by Colonel Robinson for ungentle-
manly conduct, in talking back to Captain
O'Neill of the Oakland Club. Stickney is
happily one of the few all-players who
are gentlemen, and it is the general inl-
preston that Robinson was too hasty in
the matter,
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A Strong Array of Drunks-The Smith
License Case.
A calendar of the usual length busted
Judge Buckley in the Police Court yester-
day.
Dan Cummings did not appear in the
dock to answer to charge of being drunk,
but he instructed the officer to plead guilty
for him. He was too sick to come out of
his cell. The fine was So, and the ubi-
quitous and numerous John Smith got a
similar dose fora similar offense.
Pat. Gillian was fined 50 80 for becoming
intoxicated and S. for carrying concealed
weapon.
]. D. Smith. charged with conducting a
saloon without license, asked for con-
tinuance until Monday next, and it was
granted.
The case of Lottie Lafferty, charged with
grand larceny, was continued until Sep
tember 10th. The defendant is at present
up north travelling with variety troupe,
and the prosecuting witness cannot be
found,
George Biddle was found guilty of bat
terry on Mr.. Jilsen and will receive his sem
tence on August 23d. In reviewing the
case Judge Buckley took occasion to say
that he believed that the affair would not
have happened if the women connected
with the two families had held their tongues
and not gossiped so much. The result of
the storytelling in the neighborhood
brought about only an offense of battery,
but something more serious might have
happened.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

An intelligent and fair-sized audience
greeted the Palmer Company at the Metro
politan Theater last night. But the house
should have been filed in every part. The
merits of the company, one of the most
symmetrical that has ever been billed here,
are fully worthy of patronage to the ex-
tremest capacity of the house. The drama
presented was Captain Swift story of
wrong, crime and sorrow, with but few
lights of wit and joy-not piece cslcu-
lated to send the auditor home in merry
frame of mind. But it was admirably
played. 1t introduced Mr.. Barrymore, Mr..
Robinson, Mr.. Holland, Mr.. Stoddart
and Mr.. Woodruff; and Miss Dyas,
Mrs. Phillips, and Misses Maud Har-
rison and Mamie Craddock, with
efficient support. The ladies and gentle
men named are artists, with scarcely de-
feet in their work. While the piece did not
afford either Miss Dyas or Mrs. Phillips,
nor yet Mr.. Stoddart fair field for their
best efforts, it nevertheless enabled them
so give some evidence of their fine ability.
On Mr.. Barrymore, Mr.. Robinson and
Mr.. Holland the burden of the evenings
entertainment fell, and it was sustained
with consummate art. Indeed, it is only
on rare occasions tina. as finished work in
society drama is seen. In Aunt Jack"
and "A Man of the World" to be played
tonight, the troupe will present the COM
edy side of its merit, and the first
will introduce Mr.. Butler, who shares
with Holland and Stoddart the success
of the piece which has everywhere been
pronounced. For eccentric comedy art it
is probable that nothing better is seen than
Butler and Stoddart present. Miss Emily
Seward will be new face also tonight.
This afternoon at the matinee performance
the powerful sensational drama "Jim the
Penman" viii be presented, with all the
leading people except Mr.. Stoddart and
Mr.. Butler in the cast 1t is a piece that
has had phenomenal success both in Eu-
rope and America and is booked for STAN
dard in the dramatic libraries. 1t was
given here some years ago by capable
company with Mr.. Robinson in the leading
role, as he will be again
this afternoon, but not with
such a strong combination as supports him
now. The lovers of clean, fine drsmatic
work and finished acting will not in years
find a more complete and talented company
to crafty their tastes than will present
Jim the Penman" this afternoon. The
prices for the matinee are 81 and so cents
no charge for reserved seats. II has been a
long time since a matinee entertainment
performance by a frst-class troupe has
been attempted here; it ought to meet
with success.
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BASEBALL GOSSIP.
Eastern Players Shut Out for the Rest of
the Season-General Notes.

Eastern Players Shut Out for the Rest OF
the Season-General Notes.
There will be no more importations of
Eastern players into the California Base
ball League this year. and whatever
changes may be made in the clubs hereaf-
ter must be accomplished by signing men
who are on the coast. The rule to this
effect is to be rigidly enforced. There ap-
pears, however, to be nothing to prevent an
Eastern player, who had been released,
from coming West and finding employ
ment in one of the League teams.
The Sacramento Club is certainly in bet
ter condition than auy in the League, and
with ordinary luck the Senators will be in
the lead when the season closes. The club
has nearly the same men now it com.
menced the season with, and the good re-
suits are seen in their almost perfect team
work. They are hitting the ball harder
and oftener than any of the other teams.
They have two pitchers than whom there
are no better on the coast, a catcher who
stands the peer of any in the League, an
infeld that is almost as impregnable as a
stone wall, and three outfelders not one
of whom The management would exchange
or trade for any other in the League. With
the club in such condition, it is but
reasonable to suppose that their chances
for winning the pennant are as good as
could be desired.
The Oakland club has not been seen
here since it signed three new eastern
men, but from all accounts it is now in
better form than il has been this season.
Sacramento is over ten games in the lead,
but the last game Of the series is yet a long
way off.
The San Francisco club hopes at least to
make Oakland take back seat, and claims
to be able to do this with her two pitchers,
Coughlin and Lookabaugb, aided by good
field work.
Stockton has been unfortunate and is in
its present condition from purely hard
luck The club has good individual play
ers, but as team they often go to pieces.
This fact may be attributed to the FREE
ouency with which changes have been made.
There is no telling, however, but that the
team will vet strike pace that will get
il out of the position in which it has
lodged for the greater part of the season.
The Examiner says; There is slight
rupture between Colonel Robinson and Di-
rector Enright. 1t seems that some weeks
ago, so Director Enright says, the Colonel
telegraphed him and asked the Sacramento
man if he would play off postponed game
in this city on September Sth. Enright
consented. and the arrangements were all
concluded. Now il appears that Robinson
has made arrangements with Finn to play
the game scheduled for the morning of the
9th at Oakland with the San Franciscos in
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IN THE WRONG SHOP.
Burglars Look in Vain Through a Furn
ture Store for a Safe to Crack.

Burglars Look in Vain Through Furni-
ture Store for Safe to Crack.
]. G. Davis was not aware that his furni-
ture store on K street, between Third and
Fourth, had been entered by burglars on
Monday night until informed of the fact by
RECORD UNION reporter yesterday after
noon. On entering the premises yester-
day morning his foreman found the back
door open and one of the windows raised.
The stock in the store was examined by
Mr.. Davis, but he could not positively say
that anything had been taken. The gas
fixtures had been bent and the gas was
escaping, but beyond this and the fact of
the door being found open, there was no
indication that anyone had entered the
place.
1t is thought that the burglars were
hunting for the safe, but as there was none
in the place, they left without molesting
ANYTHING
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probably never be known unless one or
more of the escapes should be recaptured.
The tools used in the work were found in
the tunnel, consisting of crowbars, drills,
etc.
Much ingenuity must have been dis
played by the men in keeping secret the
scheme from their cunning companions.
The dirt from their excavation was carried
in their slop- buckets and emptied each
morning, as is the custom, and when the
length of their tunnel is considered, their
bold and determined efforts to secure their
freedom cannot but be admired.
THEY ARE ALL GERMANS.
All of the men at large are Germans, and
all speak English imperfectly. One of
them had escaped from the prison during
the Wardenship of General McComb. He
succeeded one afternoon in passing John
Caples, one of the guards, and escaping to
the hills. He was recaptured, and all his
credits, amounting to five years, were taken
from him. His original term of sentence
was twenty years. One other was in for
life, and the other two for long terms.
Their descriptions are as follows:
MATTHIAS BLUMER,
Age 40, hight five feet three inches, light
complexion, blue eyes, light hair, light
scar on center of back, lower arms and
breast very hairy, medium build.
C. H. KoHLER,
Age 81, hight five feet seven inches, fair
complexion, gray eyes, dark hair, weight
Ice, long, sharp features, large nose, high
cheek bones, scar inside right wrist, ten
vaccine marks on left arm, scar on nose
near left eye, stout build.
TOM WILSON,
Age IS, hight five feet five and half
inches, dark complexion, black hair, black
eyes, low forehead. eyes deeply set, long
aquiline nose, sharp features, high cheek
bones, two left upper molar teeth gone,
diagonal scar across center of forehead,
prominent Adams apple, slender build.
CHARLES GEIERMAN,
Age 90, hight five feet six and half
inches, light complexion, blue eyes, light
hair, high forehead, prominent nose, large
ears, large wart left shoulder blade. circular
scar base of left thumb, stout build.
REwBRD OFFERED.
Warden Aull has offered reward of $50
for the arrest Of any one of the escaped
prisoners. kilograms and circulars giving
full descriptions of the men have been sent
in every direction, and the officials have
no doubt they will be recaptured.
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Jessie Metzsps Death.

A Coroner's Jury yesterday afternoon in
vestigated the circumstances attending the
death of Mrs. Charles Wetzel, which &C.
Cured on Sunday night in the Clunie
building.
No testimony was taken beyond that
which showed that the unfortunate woman
had taken dose of carbolic acid, and the
from that CAUSE
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ELEcTRIc CAR SYSTEM.
Some of the Advantages That Will Fol-
low Its Introduction.


low Its Introduction.
ssmuel II. Taylor, who represents the
Thomson Houston Electric Company, is
stopping at the Golden Eagle Hotel, where
he was seen by RECORD UNION reporter
last evening and questioned concerning
the pole electric system in use in San Jose
for propelling street cars.
Mr.. Taylor said it was a grand success.
The power is furnished by the company be
represents, and the people of San Jose are
greatly pleased with it. In regard to the
Introduction of the pole system into Sacra-
mento Mr.. Taylor said that If the people
knew what boon it would be to the city
they would welcome it, and he had no
doubt they would do so even with the
knowledge they have of it from statements
made by those who have seen cars operated
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-20
who Lost the Chicks?

AT an early hour yesterday morning E.
R. Dole, Captain of the chain-gang, en-
countered that incorrigible poultry hend,
Chicken Charley" at Fifteenth and l
streets, coming from the northeastern part
of the city.
Dole examined his load and found it to
comprise nineteen fowls. Surmising that
Charley had been on one of his periodical
raids, he arrested him. The fowls are at
the police station, and as policemen do not
like chicken meat, they are in the way.
The owner is requested to call and identify
them
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sneoiaI Policemen.

The Police Commissioners met yesterday
and appointed fifteen persons to act as spe-
cial police officers during the State Fair.
Subsequently they declared the election
off and will meet again on the return of
the Mayor from San Jose.
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To Who, 1t Nav Concern.

l desire 1t distinctly understood that,
under no circumstances, at no time of the
day or night. will disreputable charac.
tiers be permitted into the Cafe Royal, 700 J
street, either through the main or the pri
vate entrances. They need not attempt it,
for they will not be waited upon. The
booths are for families and for respectable
ladies and gentlemen. None others need
apply. II. D. Gamble, proprietor.
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/ will close out my complete stock of
groceries and fixtures below cost on or
before September LIST. My fixtures are all
brand new; they have not been in use quite
six weeks. S. A. Dorrance, SIT ] street. >
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Kicked by a Horse,

A horse-shoer employed in the shop on
L street, between Fourth and Fifth, was
painfully injured yesterday by being
kicked in the groin by horse which he
was shoeing. The same animal is said TO
have kicked other persons under similar
circumstances
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-20

AYERS Hair Vigor restores color and
vitality 10 weak and gray hair. Through
its healing and cleansing qualities it pre-
vents the accumulation of dsndruf and
cures all scalp diseases. The best hair
dressing ever made, and by far the most
economical
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SAN FRANCISCO. AUGUST 3. 1850.

The G. c. Liniment Co.-GENTs: After
using all other remedies for rheumatism
ment. 1t is truly wonderful medicine.
| am very truly yours, ZESo MAUvAIs,
Music Dealer, 769 Market street, s. F.
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Reward for a Murderer.

The Governor yesterday offered reward
of $3.50 for the arrest and conviction of
the unknown murderer or murderess of
Samuel NJ. Jacobson, who was killed
in San Francisco on the night of August
10th,
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En- Route to Folsom.

Deputy Sheriff Costello last evening
brought up from San Francisco James
Meehan, who is Ell route to the Folsom
Prison to serve nine-years' term for burg
larry.
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Auction sale To-day.

Bell g. Co.'S great auction sale of furni-
ture and all classes of household goods
takes place al 10 o'clock to-day at their
salesroom, 1909 J street.
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COME early and select yourselves sum-
mer suit if you are in need of one, as am
selling mine at so cents on the dollar.
You will find it great saving by calling
on me, q, 612 and GA K street. Chas.
Robin.
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THE Union Hotel, l024-6 Second street,
has changed hands, Charles Reams OF
Vacaville, Solano county. assuming charge.
The Union will be conducted on the Euro
pean plan.
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SIXTEEN and one.fourth pounds of dry
granulated sugar for 81 at s. A. Dorrance's
cash grocery, S17 ] street.