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As the balloon went up it seemed to in
crease in speed until Professor Aver
kamp's form dwindied away until itlooked
like small black speck dangling from the
parachute. which hung loose and Tapping
beneath the balloon.
Then great cry went up from the thou
sand or more people assembled in the park,
when the professor and the parachute were
seen to suddenly part from the air-ship.
For about two or three seconds the objects
were seen to dart earthward at lightning
speed, and then the parachute opened out
like a great umbrella. The descent then
became more gradual, and the outlines of
the professor became more distinct as he
neared the ground He waved his hat to the
audience and cut up monkey shines" on
his bar until within about 200 feet of the
ground, when he dropped into hanging
position and waited for his arrival upon
terra firma.
He alighted gently and safely in an as
paragus patch just outside the north fence
of the park and near the railroad track.
Meantime the released balloon tumbled
and rolled lazily about in the air for several
minutes and then turning upside down,
collapsed. II landed on the other side of
the American river and was recovered
about an hour later.
The crowd waited at the park until the
aeronaut returned in a hack which bad
been sent after him. He was heartily
cheered and the hand shakes which fol-
lowed fairly made his arm ache.
the balloon reached probably an altitude
of 1000 feet before the parachute was cut
loose This was Professor Awerkam p's
seventh successful ascension and jump. 1t
is certainly daring business, and those who
witnessed yesterdays performance went
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COYOTE scALPs.
Farmers About Dry Creek Want Higher
Bounty offered.

Farmers About Dry Creek Want a Higher
Bounty offered.
Copies of the following petition, numer-
ously signed by resident taxpayers and
citizens living in the vicinity of Dry creek,
both on the Sacramento and San Joaquin
side, have been forwarded to the Board OF
Supervisors of each county. Two copies OF
the petition were circulated, and those hav-
ing property south Ct the creek signed the
San Joaquin petition, and all on this side
affixed their signatures to the copy ad-
dressed to the Supervisors of Sacramento
county:
To the Honorable, 1e Board Of Supervisors Of
Sacramento County: We, the undersigned resi-
dents and taxpayers of Sacramento county,
hereby petition for the consideration of your
honorable body the following facts, to wit:
That the increase of predatory animals, such
as wolves and coyotes, has for the last few years
become serious scourge upon the farming
community. Though MOI numerous, they are
NAL often amounting to hundreds of dollars in
few days-their depredations upon pigs,
sheep and all kinds of poultry, in many points
OF the county far exceed in money value the
districts.
That the coyote is nocturnal depredator and
extremely wary. and that ordinary methods of
poisOningor hunting have SO far proved entirely
inadequate to cheek their increase.
That the only successful methods of dealing
with those, so far as known, is by good hunters
with dogs specially trained TO the business.
There are few such in the country, and the
present meager bounty has so far failed to
tempt them to enter The field except occasion
ally as pastime.
Wherefore, we pray your honorable body to
increase the bounty on each wolf or coyote
killed within the county to the full sum of $40,
ETC.
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with books or clippings if not looked after
Many of those regarding whom am thus noti-
fed are persons who ordinarily never would
suspect to be capable OF spcn co n6;na. .r
Webster's unabridged has been hidden be-
meath the cloak of visitor and carried of.
Commonly scarce and high priced books are
the most in favor with these literary rogues,
but instances are on record where books that
are to be had cheaply at the ordinary book
stands also attract their attention. Nor is it
always persons who are without repu.
tation who commit these acts. Several
years ago one of the Oldest and most learned
professors in q university of st. Peters
burg was detected in systematic pilfering, and
Some years ago the Mercantile Library of Phila-
delphia missed number of valuable books
from its shelves, and the theft was traced to a
doctor In q most respectable rank of society,
and upward of fifty volumes were recovered
from him.
Volume u, page 55S: "Book-stealing in
Paris. BOOK stealing seems to have been
elevated into regular trade in Paris. for, ac-
cording to return drawn up by the Prefecture
of the Police. the number of persons prosecuted
for this offense within the last two years has
been las, of whom only five have been ac-
quilted, while ninety others have. been SEN
fenced to fine or imprisonment, and the remain
ing fifty are still awaiting their trial The
amount of bail lodged and the fees paid for
hearing has exceeded $1,000 these sums being
exclusive of counsel fees and other legal ex-
penses. The report goes on to say that several
publishers have received anonymously sums
varying from EGO to f7t0 from persons who had
stolen books from them. but who were impelled
by either remofse or fear to make restitution.
The publishers of illustrated works, encyclo-
pedias and dictionaries are the greatest suffer
ers. Upward of 10000 volumes have been
seized, and are now collected at the Palais de
Justice for distribution among their rightful
owners"
Taking the above facts into account, and
considering that there were So, 400 volumes
in the library when took Office, and dur
ing the eight years of my administration
added 26,600 volumes, think that the 135
volumes missing, as reported by Mr..
Clark, is small proportion.
TALBOT H. WALLIS.
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time, and these who delight in aquatic
! sports are taking advantage Of the fine facil-
tiles offered for boaipg.
Last evening there were probably as
many as fifty Graf. on the water, varying
in style from the cranky duck boat to the
steam launch. all carrying their full COM
plement of pleasure-seekers. The boats
shot up and down the river, and the scene
was both animating and interesting.
Among the boats participating in the in
formal regatta were the naphtha launch.
Canvasback, owned by the shooting club
of that name, and the steam launch owned
by number of the employees in Weinstock,
Lubin & Co.. store. These had an excit-
ing race down the river and past the city.
During the afternoon the Canvasback
party assembled the river to the club house
near the Elkhorn, where they enjoyed a
dinner.
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CROOKS ABOUT.
They Make Big Haul From sherburn's
Auction. House,

They Make a Big Haul From sherburn's
Auction House.
Sometime between midnight on Saturday
and daylight yesterday morning burglars
entered the auc.ion-house of w. II. Sher-
burn, on the north side of K street, be-
tween Third and Fourth, and loaded their
pockets with iewelry, cutlery and other
small articles.
1t was discovered in the morning that
they had stolen eight razors. two watches,
one pistol, forty plated watch chains, a
half-dozen ladies' neck chains, two dozen
sleeve-buttons, one dozen pocket knives
and other articles.
There are number of crooks and sneak
thieves in the city. and suspicious-looking
fellows can be found at almost any time
about the dives. These creatures will be
gathering here, from this time on, for the
State Fair. and it would be good idea for
the police to give them close attention.
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EAsT.BOUND FREIGHT.
Those of San Francisco Alone Exceed
Sacramento in July.

Those of San Francisco Alone Exceed
Sacramento in July.
The following east-bound freight was
forwarded by the Southern Pacific Com
pany in July: Borax 432,SS0 pounds,
brandy 81 ,91O, canned goods 545, $40, drugs.
herbs 1880, empty packages 10000, fruit,
dreid 446, $50, fruit, green, deciduous IL
456. 800, hops sO.37O, leather 26, $50. miscel-
laneous Ga 200. potatoes LOO, $50. shingles
173, $50, vegetables 10000, wine 443, 80,
wool, grease 100,2 20, wool, pulled 20,450,
wooden goods 2,470; total 15,625,070.
From other points-San Francisco 90
O60, $40, Oakland 903, 200, San Jose 1928
$50, Stockton LAPS, 070, Marysville 931 $50,
Los Angeles 2, $40, 450, Cotton S65, $50, Port
land 502, $50.
1t will be seen that the Sacramento ship
ments were nearly as large as those of San
Francisco, more than six times as great as
those of Los Angeles, and more than those
of all other points, outside of San Fran
cisco, combined.
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ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Mrs. Witsin Swallows an Ounce of Car
bOlic Acid.

urss WIZ SWALLOWS an ounce Oh Gar
bOlic Acid.
Mrs. Henry Witsill, who lives with her
husband in the Clunie building, attempted
to commit suicide yesterday afternoon, by
swallowing an ounce of carbolic acid. Her
husband and another woman were in the
room at the time, and Mrs. Witsill was ap.
parently in her usual spirits. She and her
husband were about to 90 out to dinner,
when she suddenly seized the bottle of
poison, and saying Here goes" drained
the contents. There was great excitement
in the house when it became known, and
Doctors Bruno and G. B. Nichols were sent
for. She was in very bad condition when
DIR. Nichols arrived, but after a couple of
hours hard work he had her out of danger.
The husband of the would, be suicide
stated that he could not account for his
wife's rash act. He said they had had no
trouble, and she must have been suffering
from temporary insanity.
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as usual

In the shoot off between Maddux. Flohr
and Dwyer, Maddux captured the medal
by killing five straight, Dwyer four and
Flohr three.
The club members are now actively en-
gagged in arranging the details for the State
Sportsmen's Tournament, which is to take
place here in October and to continue for
four days. The grounds at the Gerber
farm are to be placed in perfect condition
and every convenience prepared for the
shotgun experts. The main shed is to be
extended and tents a.e to be provided as
headquarters for all the visiting teams.
The Committee on Prizes reports as
having made great progress and should
the balance of the business firms help as
generously as those already called upon
the committee will be enabled to prepare
a list of prizes that even club located in a
metropolitan city might envy.
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HOW 1T HAPPENED.
why Judge walling " ithdrew bis Name
From Before the Convention.
The last issue of the Truckee Republican


From Before the Convention.
The last issue of the Truckee Republican
has the following:
Judge Walling's name was proposed for Su-
preme Judge before the Sacramento Convention.
After Messrs. Sims and NcGlsshen had paid O.
quent tributes to the Judges learning, ability
and popularity, his honor got up and said he
didn't want the Office, wouldn't have the nomi-
nation If rendered to him and in disg1sted
tone said good night to the Convention and
walked out
The orators in his behalf felt like kicking
themselves for the work they had done for him
without thanks and at his request. The whole
delegation feel as though Mr.. Walling had
treated them in very shabby manner.
The above does not convey correct idea
of what TRANSFERRED. The ruth is, Judge
Walling discovered-and it was apparent to
nearly every one in the Convention-.hat
some feeling had been aroused by the ILL
timed remarks of Mr.. Sims when he
placed the Judge in nomination. The ora
tor also made the mistake of making
spread eagle pedantic speech, which ex-
ceeded the time limit established by the
Convention, and the delegates were forced
to call him from the platform.
Judge Walling himself created a very
favorable impression before the Conven-
ton, but when he saw, during roll-call,
that another person was the choice of that
body for Associate Justice. he very sensibly
withdrew from the contest.
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Fell Into Honest Hands.

A lost advertisement was inserted in the
RECORD UNION yesterday. stating that a
purse containing money and other articles
had been lost either on the Freeport road,
or somewhere in town. The purse was
found and brought to this Office yesterday
by E. F. Mott, who resides at 2017 l. street.
II contained $l15 40 in coin, two rings, and
a key. Mr. Mott will receive the reward of
s25 offered by the owner for the recovery of
the property
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A DARING FEAT.
Prof. Awerkamp Makes Thrilling As
cent and Parachute ,Jump.

Prof. Awerkamp Makes a Thrilling As
cent and Parachute Jump.
The advertised balloon ascension and
parachute jump at Agricultural Park yes
terday afternoon turned out to be one of
the most successful and finest exhibitions
of the kind ever seen in this part of the
country. AS matter of fact, it was the
first completely successful jump that ever
occurred in Sacramento.
It was about 4:15 o'clock when Professor
F. ]. Awerkamp, the aeronaut. began to
initiate his immense hot-air balloon, Lila
Belle, and quarter of an hour later the
great bag was as light as drum"
''All ready; let her goI' shouted the Pro-
lessor, as he firmly grasped his trapeze bar,
and the next instant he was jerked sky
ward
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PIUTE HoP-PICKERs.
An Indian Agent Wants the Redskins to
Stay at Home.

Stay at Home.
The Reno Journal says: johnson Sides
has gone ont to Humboldt and Lander
counties to hire Indians to engage in hop
picking on ranches in California, mostly
in the Sacramento valley. He expects to
engage about 200, although twice that
number could find employment over there
during the hop harvest season.
agent Sears, of Pyramid Lake, does
not encourage the reservation Indians in
going to California for that purpose. He
says they learn all sorts of deviltry and
become completely demoralized over there,
and they almost invariably return home
without dollar in their pockets. and often
without any pockets to put dollar in if
they had one"
In other words, the festive native son of
the sagebrush country will gamble as long
as be has cent to put up or garment to
his back, and generally goes home broke
after his seasons work in the hop fields.
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Yesterdays Weather.

The Signal Service temperature at 5 A. NJ.
and P. N. yesterday was 600 and $50,
while the highest and lowest was 800 and
60o, with gentle southerly winds and clear
sky.
The highest and lowest one year ago
yesterday was $50 and $40, and one year
ago to-day 94o and $40.
The highest and lowest at Red Bluff yes
terdsy was go and $40.
There was light sprinkle Of rain in this
city between and o'clock yesterday
morning. Big drops fell, but the cloud
that dropped them did not tarry many
minutes.
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Land peoision Reyersed.

The Land Department at Washington
has reversed the decision of Register Het-
eel in the West contest over piece of land
on the Grass Valley road near Auburn.
Josiah West will get all the contested land
with the exception of the Little Bonanza
mining claim, which is given to Holden x
Smith. Messrs. Hill, Walsh, Crosby and
Stanley have lost.
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Teamsters, and Labortrs, union.

The Transfers and Laborers' Union met
Saturday evening at Federation Hall 1919
Eighth street, A. Hauser, Sr in the chair.
A motion was made and carried to proceed
to nominate and elect permanent officers.
The following gentlemen were elected:
A. Hauser, Sr., PRESIDENT r. D. Reed,
Vice PRESIDENT o. Bell, Secre-
tary, NJ. s. Carbine, Guardian;
c. ]. Nicholas, Guide; Fl. T. Burton, H. A
Blakesly and W. P. Hawkins, Trustees.
Remarks were made by several of the
members on organized labor and the
objects of the Union. Nine new
members signed the roll Meeting ad-
journed 10 meet agsin:on Saturday even
ing, August 30th.
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PIGEONS AND TARGETS.

Pacific Sportsmen's Clubs Shoot-Na-
tional Guardsmen's Practice.
At the Gerber ranch yesterday the Pa
cifc Sportsmen's Club held its regular
monthly pigeon shoot. Joseph Maddux
won the gold medal. The boys evidently
did not have their shooting eyes" on, and
the scores consequently did not run as high
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Anthony viii be There.

Anthony Green, local Democratic pol.
itician, has departed for San Francisco, en-
route for the San Jose Convention. An
thony is not delegate, but he has hat
full Of bricks which he proposes to throw
at the Sacramento delegates.
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ON THE RIVER.

Animated Scenes Witnessed Along the
City Frant Yesterday.
It has been many long years since the
Sacramento river carried as much water so
late in the season as 1t does at the present
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Accident to a Chinamau,

About half past 8 o'clock last evening a
Chinaman jumped from a car at Fifth and
streets, while it was in motion. and
as is usually the case with Cinnamon who
attempt that thing-he fell. He went
partly under the car, and was badly injured,
although fortunately no bones were broken.
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The @. c. Liniment Co.-GENTs: After
using all other remedies for rheumatism
without effect. my mother was cured by
the use of one bottle of your c. c. Lini-
| am very truly yours, ZENo MANUALS,
Music Dealer, 1859 Market street, s. F.
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1t Is a Fact

That anyone wearing nine-ounce blue
denim overalls, with drill-pockets (riveted)
saves on every pair 26 cents. as they never
sold less than 10 cents until the Red House
established the price. 40 cents; boys, of
the same make, IS cents; do not fail to
read their ad. to day.
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Furniture at Auction.

On Thursday next the 21st, at 1890 A.
NJ, D. ]. Simmons & Co. will sell at auc-
ton, at the residence Of the late Miss
Lorinda Washburn, GOA Thirteenth street,
all the elegant and valuable furniture
therein, which is fully described else
where.
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung TO Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
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For anything in the musical line go to
Hammers music store, No. $50 street.
The largest stock in the city to select from,
together with very low prices, are the adj
yantages offered.
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SUMNER RESORTS.

CAMPBELL HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS, 81
" ezra county. CAL, IS miles from Truckee.
and swimming baths 20 by 40 feet. II. PIERCE,
proprietor. Keeps first-class hotel. aui-1m
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McMoRRY & McEwEN, corner Fourth and
NJ streets, best bargains in groceries.
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FoR anything in the music line call at
Cooper's music store, 63l J street. They
have the largest stock in the State outside
of San Francisco 10 select FROM Agency for
the solid iron frame Mathushek Piano of
New Haven, Conn. Send for new circular
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THE SADDLE ROCK

EIRsT-CLASS HOUSE IN EVERY RESPECT.
l. Ladies' Dining-room separate. Open day
prietors, 1919 Second street, between and K
Sacramento. II
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THE OTHER SIDE.

EDS. RECORD UNION: We notice in your paper
of the 18th a card signed 90 Housewives OF Sac
ramento" in which it is stated that petition
was presented to the undersigned &C. McCfeary
& CO.. by "the liquor interests" as they express
it, asking for the discharge of E. NJ. Leitch from
our employ as d,syman on account of his a pro-
hibition principles. We wish to say to any
one who may be interested in this matter, that
no petition, remonstrance. request or complaint
of any kind whatsoever, from any person.
grocer or liquor man, has EVER been presented
to US. The cause of our change of drayman is a
matter that would not interest the public, as it
has nothing to do with Mr.. Leitch's opinions or
convictions for or against prohibition" Our
lifelong residence in Sacramento, and our bust
ness reputstion, should be sufficient guarantee
to the public that we would not do an injustice
to anyone, nor do we think that the sale and
high standing of our family -four, the quality of
which has never been questioned, can now be
injured by the representation of discharged
employe. C. McCREARY. d CO,
au126t Sacramento Flour Mills.
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sAN FRArc1sco, August 9, 1ss!

BEEcHAM's pills cure bilious and nervous
ills
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PACIFIC HOTEL,
Corner x and Fifth streets, Sacramento.

NENTRALLY LOCATED AND CONVENIENT
lily hotel in the city. The Table always supplied
with the best the market affords. Street Cars
from the Depot pass the door every five minutes
Meals. 90 cents. @. f. SINGLETON. Proprietor,
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NEW PROCESS CORN MEAL.

NEgBogRa LAsEs STAB TAO Nils HI, ss ANG
xarrfsct,,rers of malt and ell kinds OF meal.
Also dealers in hops. corks produce gram.
feed and brewers supplies. Special sttsntion
tsr ma Exchange sold on the rfincipal cities
AZ Europe.
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MILITARY MARKsMFN.

Company E, of the First Artillery Regi-
ment, had practice at the 200-yard range
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CALIFORNIA STATE BANK.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA.
Does . General Banking Business,
SACRAMENTO BANK.

rgyHE OLDEST SAVINGS BANK IN The
i city, corner of Fifth and ] streets, Sacra-
mento. Guaranteed capital, S50O,0OO paid up
capital gold coin, $500. 200; loans on real estate
In California July l, 1850, 81, s9S 442; term and
and ordinary deposits received; dividends paid
In January and July. Money loaned upon real
estate only. The Bank does exclusively saw
ings bank businegs. Information furnished III on
application to W. P. COLEMAN, President.
Ed r. HAMILTON, Ca1hier 4p-.f
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WESTERN HOTEL.

fINdE LEADlNG hOUSE Or SACRAME1s1Ot
/ Cal. Meals, 20 cents. VIM. LAND, Propri-
etor. Free Bus to and from hotel. 4ptf
RESTAURANT DE FRANCE,
10Y K STREET. ENTRANCE TO PRIVATE
* rooms for families on Fifth st. Oysters in
every style. Family Orders, Banquet and We'd
ding Parties q Specialty. BECKER Il EAuRE.if
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1890-11-08

THE more you pelt tanner the better
he likes it.-PHs5urg Dispo