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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21
TRUE HERnISM

That was brave, splendidly heroic
act by Engineer John Burns near Erie,
Pa, on Sunday. Running a fast express
train on double track road, he discovered
wrecked freight train turned over upon
his track from the other one He was too
near to stop his train. To plunge into the
wreck at slowing speed was to make the
loss of life great. He had but an
instant in which to decide. He could
leave the locomotive as his fireman had
already done; he could remain, increase
the speed and take all the chances of
plunge through the wrecked train. With
heroism equal to any ever displayed upon
the field of battle, he resolved to stand to
his post of duty and save his passengers if
possible. He gave the locomotive a. full head
of steam, opened the sand pipes to in
crease the traction of the wheels, and at
terrific speed plunged his train into and
through the debris of overturned cars and
derailed trucks. He carried his train
through, and though the sides of the cars
were torn out, but one life was lost and no
one was dangerously injured, though many
were severely bruised, and Burns himself
was pretty badly used up.
1t appears that the passengers were fully
sensible OF the debt of gratitude they owed
Burns, and that besides filling his pockets
with gold to salve his wounds, strong men
embraced him and showered grateful tears
upon his breast. He deserved all their
manifestations of gratitude. He had taken
his life in his hand for them. More than
that, had his experiment failed and he
have been killed, it is probable that his
memory would have been blackened and
his name execrated; knowing this full well
he therefore put the honor of his name at
stake for the benefit of his fellow-men.
1t was heroism of the highest order; it
should by railroad authorities and govern
ments be so recognized that John Burns
name and deed will for all time serve as an
unfading example of self-sacrifce, heroic
devotion to duty, magnificent presence of
mind and chivalrous bravery of the order
that ennobles the race.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21

IT Is probable that in the seating Of
Congressman Langston, whom the testi-
mony showed was entitled to a seat, the
animosity of the Democratic obstruction
lists of the House was much augmented by
the fact that Langston is.a colored man.
Congressman Morrow declares that Lang
ston is the orator, over all Others, in the
House, and that he is remarkably strong
man intellectually. Langston was born a
slave in Virginia. After the war he was
educated at 0berlin, Ohio, taking two de-
grees. He not only studied for the minis
try and was ordained, but he studied law
as well, and was admitted to the bar. He
has served his country well as Minister to
Hayti and Consul General. He was for a
time Secretary to the Board of Health of
the District OF Columbia. His latest serv-
ice and most brilliant has been in the
Presidency of Howard University.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21
In Men1Oriann.

SACRAMENTO. october 10, 1890
A MEETING OF THE employees OF The
Il state Capitol building aud grounds was
called in the supreme Court Chamber, on Sat
uIday afternoon, October 49, 1899. to take appro-
pirate action regarding the death of our fellow
worker s B. Lusk
The meeting was called to order by the cleo
ton of General H. B. Davidson as Chairman,
and l.. NJ marlborough, Secretary. A COM
mittee was appointed on Resolutions and SUBJ
sequeutly reported the following. which was
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God TO re-
move from among US our associate, Salmon B.
Lusk, Assistant Engineer of the State Capitol
building, the officers and attaches, in order to
express their sorrow and esteem, have this
day adopted the following resolutions:
Resolved, That in the death of our esteemed
associate We recognize the loss OF devoted
husband, loving father, valuable citizen,
and an honest man; one whose geniality of
manner, cordially of disposition and faithful
ness in all the relations OF life endeared him to
all by whom he was surrounded and whose de-
mise we deeply deplore.
Resolved That we extend to his family in
their bereavement our heartfelt sympathies.
and trust that He who hesls all sorrows will
grant them comfort and resignation IN their
hour of greatest sorrow.
Resolved That a copy of these resolutions be
forwarded the family of the deceased, and be
published in each of the daily newspapers OF
this city. J. ]. KEEGAN. !
JOHN C0FFEY. Committee.
II NJ T. OfREfIl,H
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21

THE Democratic press is now telling the
people about the Republican apathy in
this State That kind of chatter will do
to kill time; but as an influencing agency
it lost its potency away back in 1914,
when the Wings invented the phrase,
"Yictory is ours, for the Democrats are
anafbat;oD
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21

A PROMINENT New York physician has
announced that the constant chewing of
gum has produced weak minds in fourteen
cases of young girls now under his treat
ment, the constant movement of the
mouth causing too great strain on the
head. If this is sound conclusion, what
nav no; its publicity effect in removing
the cause for the criticisms leveled against
tie fair sex generally, that in still another
exc ise it too freely uses the muscles
clio related to the jaws?
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21

IMPROVING FEATHER RIvER.-UNITED
/ States Engineer Office, Room SO Flood Build
ing, San Francisco, CAL, October 16, 1890.
at this Office until u O'Clock noon of MONDAY,
October %, $780, for repairs OF the broken leyees
at Nelson's Point, Feather river. California.
Attention is invited to Acts of Congress APP
proved February &c, 1855, and February %, 1857,
Vol. %, page 3S2, and Vol "a, page A. Statutes
at Large All information can be obtained by
addressing this Office. Bids to be sealed, in
Work" and addressed to W. H. HEUER, Major
of Engineers ol66t
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21

The telephone has been brought to such
perfection that by its use it is not difficult
to transmit the sounds of music many
miles and give them forth SO that sets of
dancers may move to the measures. Sue
cesssul experiments of this character have
been made with New York as the base of
operations and Morristown, n. j., and
Saratoga as receiving points.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21
DAILY RECORD UNION
TuEsDAY.-.-... ......-..ooroBER 81. 1880.

The RECORD UNION, SUNDAY UNION and
WEEKLY UNION are the only papers on the
Coast, outside Of San Francisco, that receive
she full associated Press dispatches from all
parts Of the ,oorld. Outside Of San Francisco,
they haze no competitors either in influence or
Rome and general circulation throughput the
State.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21

In Birmingham, England, church serv-
ices were recently transmitted with success
by telephone to the houses of some fifteen
subscribers. This makes religious worship
comfortable indulgence rather than a
duty, and it is all the worse for the church,
which should prohibit the telephone
method. The worshiper who will not at
tend upon the house of worship is not
worthy the pains to carry the gospel to
him hy wire. or otherwise.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21

the same in England as in America or any
where else. All this chatter, therefore,
about England retaliating upon the United
States for tariff legislation, by buying her
breadstuffs in Servia or elsewhere is silly.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21

4NERcE has no politics. When
Er aud can get her breadstuffs of as good
astandard elsewhere cheaper than from
the United States she will do so, tariff or
no tariff. That is human nature, and it is
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21

DIR. PARKER of London, an eminent
preacher, has asked the people for an ex-
preston of opinion upon the deficiencies
of modern preaching. We should say
that the chief deficiency is want of direct
ness and practical application.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21

AN ARTICLE CT TRUE MERIr.-"Brown's
Bronchial Troches" are everywhere popu-
lar as cure for throat diseases and coughs,
and this popularity is based upon real
merit. Sold only IN boxes.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21
Receivers Sale Under Foreclosure.

TN PURSUANCE OF A DECREE OF FORE
i closure and order of sale issued out of the
superior Court, County of Sacramento. and
State of California, in an action wherein RU-
DoLPH WITTENBROCK is plaintiff, and
PHOEBE NJ. LEWIS administrator of the estate
of u. W. Lewis deceased) is defendant. attested
on the IS h day of October, 1890, l have levied
upon the following real estate. TO wit The
south 40 acres of the northwest quarter of Sec
ton S. Township 10 north. Range east, Mount
Diablo base and meridian, IN the County of
Sacramento, State of California, containing 40
acres.
Notice is hereby given that l will sell said
premises on FRIDAY, the 14tn day of NOVEM-
Der. 1890 in front of the Court-house door, in
the City of Sacramento, at 10 o'clock A. NJ of
said day. Terms of sale, cash in United States
gold coin. GEORGE +. BRONNER,
Receiver OF the Superior Court of Sacramento,
State aforesaid.
HoLL & TAYLOR, Attorneys tor Plaintiff
O17.3W
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21

If the chimney or stove-pipe catches fire
at time when it is not expedient to allow
it to burn out, throw piece of zinc in the
stove and the fire will go out almost like
mario
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21
Weather Forecasts

Forecast until P. NJ. Tuesday: For Califor-
nia-Fair weather; nearly stationary tempera-
ture.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21

THE GLEE CLUB, FIRE BRIGADE AND
l. Resolutes will meet at headquarters, Sixth
and NJ streets, at $50 P. NJ. and march to the
depot. The Cheerful Workers will rorm at their
headquarters and join the line at Sixth and
streets C. s. HoUGHToN, Commander.
N II GcEFr Adintanf
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21
ELECTION NOTICE.
HENRY EcKHARDT, GUNsM1TH

MANUFACTURED AND DEAL g., ~. -
III er in Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, S>>SHaI>S
Ammunition and Sporting Goods. - e.
All the leading makes of Guns and ZY~ESSS>
Rifles at popular prices-Parker, W
Lefeyer, Colts, Smith Ithaca, new Baker and
new make Guns First-class Gun and Rifle
Work Send for price list of guns No. 523
street Sacramento. Cal.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21
ADvEsrlsEmksr OF HALE Bnvs. q co.
Hale's So Shoe.

The best test of merit in any article OF merchandise
is to have trial customers repeat their purchase and
recommend it to their friends When we placed this
Identical line of Shoes before the people Sacramento
we did so knowing that the evolution OF trade would be
. gradual We were well acquainted with the character
and quality of the various So sorts in the field and we
determined that we would not offer Shoe at like
price under our own name unless the Shoe was superior
to ANYTHING our competitors were selling. We were
particular that the calf should be full stock and uniform
in quality that the solos, innersoles and counters
should be cut out of oaktanned he bes sole leather
that the sewing should be faultless and finally that the
shapes should be TRIM neat and stylish Attention to
these as we'll as minor Details has made our s. Shoe an
unexceptonably good article and our rapidly growing
trade proof to us that the people of Sacramento appre
ciate good thing.
In order that we may give perfect fit, we carry
full assortment of sizes and widths and have various
Styles such as Button Lace and Congress Caters with
plain or tipped toes These are also with heavy sole or
light pump soe as preferred you want the best Shoe
ever offered in this city for the money try s. Shoe
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21

TN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE COUNTY
of Sacramento, State of California. In the
matter of the estate of SARAH b. CONNER,
deceased. B. B. DUNCAN, the Executor of
the will of SARAH b. CONNER, deceased,
having fled his petition herein, duly verified,
praying for order of sale of all the Iesl estate
of said decedent, for the purposes therein set
forth, and it appearing to the Court from said
petition that 1t is necessary that said real estate
shall be sold to pay the debts outstanding against
deceased is therefore ordered by the said Court
that all persons interested in the estate of said
deceased appear before the said Superior curt,
on FRIDAY, the eth day of November, 1890. a: IL
O'Clock A. NJ of said day at the Court room of
said superior Court in the city of Sacramento,
in the county of Sacramento, State of Cali
fornia to show cause why an order should not
be granted to the said Executor TO sell so much
of the real estate of the said deceased shall be
necessary; and that copy of this order be pub
lshed at least once week for four successive
weeks in the DAILY REcoRD.UNIoN, a newspaper
printed and published in said Sacramento
county. W. z. VAN FLEET,
Judge of the Superior Court.
Dated october s, 1899.
Filed October ). 1890.
W B. HAMILTON. Clerk.
CLINTON L. W HITE, Attorney for Executor.
o7-5tTu
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21
HO. FOR FOLSOM.

ALL CHEERFUL WORKERS ARE Re-
n quested to meet at headquarters at 6:15
o'clock sharp THIS kVENING, to participate
in the excursion to Folsom. all members in
uniform will be furnished with free ticket.
F. BERGMAN, President.
H. II. PRESTON and Z. I. COIN, Secretaries. 1t
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21
Notice Of Sale Of Real Estate.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN PUR-
IN suance OF an order of the Superior Court
of the County of Sacramento, State of Califor-
nl9 heretofore made in the matter of the estate
of A. B. Nixon, deceased the undersigned, ad-
ministrator of said estate. will sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, and
subject to confirmation by said Superior Court
on WEDNE iDAY, the 22d day OF OCTOBER,
$780, at 10 o'clock, A. N on the premises here
matter described, all the right, title and in err
est of the said A. B. Nixon, at the time of his
DEATH and all the right, title and interest that
the said estate has, by operation of law or other
WISE acquired since then, in and to that certain
real estate, described as follows: The west
fifty feet OF lot 8, in the block bounded by N
and N, and Ninth and Tenth Streets city of
Sacramento, together with the improvements
thereon.
TERMS OF SALE Ten per cent. on day or
SALE balance on confirmation thereof by said
Court. Deed at expense of purchaser.
W. W. WASHBURN,
Executor of the estate of A. B. Nixon.
D. J. SIMMONS & CO., Auctioneers; office,
1905 Fourth street.
JOHNSON, JOHNSON g. JOHNSON, Attorneys.
~ The sboye-described property has been
set aside to me as homestead for term of
five years, by order of the Superior Court of
Sacramento county. In order to give perfect
title to the purchaser at aforementioned sale,
will, If desired, convey my homestead to him
upon paymen to me of s., $50, in addition to
the sum to be paid to the executor.
s30-td MRS. A. B. NIXON.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21
CHAS. FLoHR,

practical GUNSMITH, 1924 a -
| Sixth street. between and MI
K importer and dealer in Shot
guns, Rifles and Pistols. Ammu- ISA
milton of all kinds constantly on " "
hand. Safes and Scales repaieed, and Trusses
made to order au7-tf
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21
Also, Two Fine Pieces Of Land.

FIRsT-16O acres. s miles from Loomis;
acres orchard, 3 acres vineyard, 6 acres alfalfa;
all fenced and cross fenced good house and
barn. PRICE SC, 400. TERMs-S5OO cash,
balance five years time, interest per cent,
purchaser paying tax.
sECoND-S0 acres near the above place, and
only "a miles from Roeklin; all fenced; %
acres orchard and vineyard. PRICE-S5, 600.
TERMS same as above
These are bargains and should be looked into
at once.
We have also several small tracts near rail-
road station.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21
SOCIAL DANCE

GIVEN BY THE FRAUEN-yEREIN OF THE
VI German Lutheran Church at Turner Hall,
THURSDAY EVENING, october 90, 1899.
O1.0tDadTT
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TlHE FRoEBEL KINDERGARTEN SOCIETY
i tender grateful thanks to the gentlemen
who played in the recent baseball game; to the
managers and members of the sacramento
Baseball Club; and to the umpires. The pro-
ceeds netted $50. 1t
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-21

To Henry Guthrie, Chief Engineer of
Sacramento Fire Department: 1 hereby re-
spectfully ask permission to raise the frame
dwelling located at ll17 Fifth street.
MRS. N. E. SCOTT.
In accordance with the above request, MON
DAY. October q, 1890. at 10 O'Clock, is hereby
appointed as the time for hearing of the same
before The Board of Trustees.
HENRY GUTHRIE,
O2l-3t Chief Engineer s. P F. D.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-15
CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT HsuooLAND.

lieligoand has asnall prison or lock- up,
but they rarely lock any one up, as they do
not care TO board the prisoner
When the husband dies the wife takes
hi, property, and at her deccase it is equal
ly divided between the children.
All debtors are engaged TO work on
wrecks aud then old scores are wiped OH
and the balance handed over to them
The people rarely lock their doors, but
wheu they do they leave the Key where
it can be reached by any one seeking ad-
mission.
Marriage cancels every other engage
ment, 40 that there can be no breach of
promise brought against a man when once
he is married
The natives are only permitted to rent
small potato patches which are much val
ucd, but the government reserves most Of
the land for IFS own purposes
The streets bear English names. as Leo
pold, Berlin, Church, Augusta Thames
Short O'}ricn. Prince Of Wales. Princess
street etc. but the natives have their
own names for them
The sabbath in fToligoland begins at 6
p. m. ON Saturday, when the church bell is
toicd, and ends on sunday ut the same
hour, Formerly no vessel could leave port
between these hours
Most of lie inhabitants are behind with
their rates, but they are never prosecuted,
for when a settling takes place after the
season is over what remains is left in hopes
Of being recovered nest yenr
There are no horses or don.cy~ in He'll
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-15
FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS.
ENTERTAINMENT AND INSTRUCTION
FOR BRIGHT BOYS AND GIRLS.
The Now Game of "Colors" which Has
Attained Sudden Popularity in Eng
land and Likely TO Have
Eun in tho United states.

There are always number OF persons
who, while they like the wild excitement
of a garden parry, do not care to- indulge in
The somewhat arduous exercise Of lawn
tonuis For thc beuoiit OF those lauguidly
inclined or from physical ailments debarrcd
rpm the energetic games OF athletic youth
;Ac now English game of "color-' is rec.
Dmlncudad
1his n"w game may be played by four OF
eight players. Suppose we have four play
c,B the materials for the game are four
sets OF FIVE posts painted red, white. blue
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-15

Ccle5tine- Why didn't you take Tint
seat be neutlemaa offered yous Enastine
because / would have had to sit next &C.
that woman whose dress doesn't harmonic
with mine.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1890-07-26
lEyEE BOARD TALK.

EDITOR TINES
Col Nugent's suggestions regarding
the collection of levee tax mas Deen
tried by the Leyee Board and found
not satisfactory-at least that part
having reference to collection BY Sec
ratsrv and Treasurer. There is no
sneeial work to be done by the tax
collector, and really the position Is
superfluous. The work is done entire
" by shippers and reported 70 the
aolIector. cannot see why this can
not be done by shippers and reported
direct to the Secretary aud Treasurer,
saving the Board considerable expense
Very few of the present deputy col
,oc,ors are under bond, and could not
he exnected to furnish bond when col
ioetinp M afor accommodation and to
facilitate the shipping. The President
If nf ,he Lcvee Hoard could deputl7Se
these shippers TO collect and repol'
d;roct to the Treasurer. There is real
H. NO need for special collector
Same one could be employed TO g
over the line when necessary TO loot
over accounts, etc, and be paid Tor 'h'
time actually employed. ,,..,,
''' IN these hard times wien the penpl'
.,a alu,ost made bankrupt by the over
DO aow # would be a graceful, thing TO
,ho Reard TO cut down consluefapi
.ne .no saIaries of every employee OF tha
,ns anrnoration. We know this sugge.s
!, ,u' ,;"n will be kicked against, but II WI
anssi aae the people will approve. salarls
: oss s 20 sol 10 $4,000 are out OF propol
Il, Ian TO our ability to pay, aud We EN- nop
J liVh ~ rsduot,on all along the line.
Q to see '''''' We CofrrF'
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1890-07-26
Death OF the Bearded Lady.

Warrenton, Ca, June 30.-Aliss
Eliza Pinson, lady about 40 years of
age and well known throughout this
part of the State, because of her luxu-
rant growth of beard, died at her
home about three miles from this place
last Monday
In make up she possessed every fea-
ture of man--about five feet nine
inches tall and weighing 175 pounds.
When quite girl she was troubled
a great deal-so the story goes--with
toothache, and as q means of relief
used poultices pretty freely. These
were bound around the lower jaws.
This treatment was kept up for many
mouths, until finally 1t was discovered
that, unless the poultices were discon-
tinued, she would have full set of
beard. The poultices were left of,
but this did not stop the growth OF
short, black beard that had appeared
on her well rounded blushing face.
OF course this was mortlfying to the
family, and shaving was INDUCED IN
to some extent, but this only increased
the growth. Finally all hopes of stop
ping the beard was abandoned, aud IL
was allowed to grow. For twenty
years she has worn a long black beard
possibly fifteen inches long. Natural
| ly, such freak was sought after by
the showmen of the country, and sey
eral times was she approached will
offers to appear with various shows
but each time she plainly aud positive
lv refused the offer. When she yisitet
Warrenton she was always the attrac
tiop for whatever strangers Their
might be In the town. She was ex
ceedingly modest, and always wore
bonnet to hide her beard as much n
possible.
She was never married and was al
, ways healthy until about year ag'
when her brother, Mr.. james Pinsov
a gentleman of high standing In ,as ~
county, died quite suddenly Of hs "
! disease. From that time she somegsann san
concluded that her end was not W
distant aud since that las gradi2banv' 'bn'
J declined In health until last Aatur vi
J when she WAS stricken with pargfgg,ls.
I and died Monday. She was bofiaiI III
/ raised about three miles fronnsse's1 fron,as
9 place. sEpp