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The record-union., 1891-03-13

The Governor has approved the bill
making the office of Superintendent of
State Printing an elective one. 1t is now,
therefore, the law of the land that the
State Printer shall, after the term of the
present incumbent, be chosen by the di-
rect vote of the people. The RECORD
UNION two years ago, and again this year,
advocated such action. We have believed
that the way to make the officer indie
pendent, and thus conserve true economy
in tho printing department, is to relieve
him wholly of responsibility TO any ap-
pointing power. The printing craft will
see to it that all political parties nominate
capable men, and thus the possibility Of
having an incompetent chosen is wholly
removed.
The record-union., 1891-03-13

THE New York Tribune says that the
tresty Of reciprocity with Brazil does not
in the slightest degree disturb the pro-
tective policy. So, then! Why should
the operation of the principle involved in
reciprocity at all break down protection,
when extended to other nations than
those of the South American continent? I?
As reciprocity enlarges our export trade
ii directly promotes domestic industries,
and it is therefore protective policy, as
the REcoRp- UNION has shown repeat
edly. If wesopon up adequate markets
for American products and the sale of the
results of American industry. what more
do we wants
The record-union., 1891-03-13

THE talk that has been ipdulged in rela-
tive to possible purchase of the island OF
Cuba by the United States, has reused the
patriotic spirit of the Cubans to high
pitch of indignation. They declare that
they will not submit to a transfer of the
territory, and in Spain they find a large
degree of sympathy. 1t is TO the credit OF
these people that they enter their protest
ii icstities to n patriotism that we had not
believed 10 exist in that much disturbed
country. 1t is probable, however, that
the present generation will have long
annexation 10 this republic of the Queen
of the Antilles need be entertained.
The record-union., 1891-03-13

THE bill to submit to the people tho
question whether they desire an amend
ment of the Consultation so that United
States Senators shall be chosen by direct
vote, is now n law. The purpose is TO as
certain the sentiment of the people of
California upon the question that has
been debated so much of late. tt was
wise to order this submission. II is still
a year and half before the vote can be
taken, and therefore rather early TO dis
cuss the matter in detail. Still, it must
be considered from time 10 time by the
press, that public thought may be thor
oughly informed upon it, and public
judgment inclined in its favor, If indeed
there is any doubt of its tendency now.
For, unless we greatly misjudge the sem
timent of the people, they are already in
accord with the demand for new sys-
tenn of selecting Senators. They wish
contention for the Senatorial seat to be re-
moved from the chambers of legislation,
and disconnected from the choice of Rep
rosentatives and State Senators, for rea-
sons that are too well understood to make
il necessary Mt this time to recount them.
The RECoEp-UN1oN is in harmony with
the scheme of the bill of submission, and
believes that the Constitution should be
amended MS indicated. Tho reasons that
move it TO that conclusion are those that
il has heretofore advanced in favor of Il
departure from the system that now OBJ
tains, and which reasons it is not now
necessary to repeat. Suffice it to say,
that they are irresistible in logic, and
are in harmony with wise policy for the
conservation of democratic institutions.
The record-union., 1891-03-13

Mrs. AMY JACKSON is justified in her
rcbulle TO the State of Tennessee for fail
ure to purchase and keep the Hermitage
and other Jackson relics. The State
should not have allowed the old home
stead of Jackson to become the object of
barter. But the lady is not warranted in
saying that tho Hermitage and the Jack
son relies are of moro interest than Mount
Vernon and tho Washington relics.
Around no other name and place in
American history cluster such recollec-
tons or centers such interest rs around
the name and home of George Washing
ton. While the descendant of Old Hickory
boratos Tennessee for neglect of the Jack
son homo and tomb, what have the peo-
pie of the Union to say of their neglect of
the grave of Mary Washington. and the
failure thus far to raise means sufficient
to mark the spot with a suitable memorial
shaft in honor of the mother of Wash
ington7
The record-union., 1891-03-13

A distinguished Judge once addressed
the prisoner as follows: prisoner at the
bar, your counsel thinks you innocent;
the counsel for the prosecution thinks
you innocent; / think you innocent. But
a jury of your own countrymen, in the
exercise of such common sense rs they
possess, which does not seem to be much,
have found you guilty and ii remains
that should pass upon you the sentence
OF the law. That sentence Is that you be
kept in prison one day, and, as that day
was. yesterday, you may go about your
business. .'l-Dru Goods Chronicle
The record-union., 1891-03-13

The REooRD-uNIoN, SUNDAY UNION
and WEEKLY UNION are the only papers
on the Coast, outside Of San ffaactSco,
that receiUo the J'uU Associated Press dis
patches from all parts Of The ,rorId. out
side Of San Francisco, they hare no com
petitorS, either in Influence on home and
general circulation throughout the State.
The record-union., 1891-03-13

tends for maize, the Indian corn being
given the position of honor as the ma
tional plant. She is right; there is no
other plant so distinotively American as
the corn plant. 1t is typical of the coun-
try and the root of the country's greatest
industry
The record-union., 1891-03-13

Ir is very gratifying TO learn of the en-
tire success of the Los Angeles Citrus
Fair. Our southern brethren can rest
assured that the people of the northern
citrus region take a profound interest in
tho south, aud that success there is the
source of greatest qualification here.
The record-union., 1891-03-13
Hprrtnl 3.totirra.
WE CAUTION

WE CAUTION ALL AGAINST THEM.
The unprecedented success and merit of
Ely's Cream Baln--a real cure for catarrh
hay fever and cold in the hend-has induced
many adventurous to place catarrh medicines
bearing some resemblance IN appearance, style
or name upon tho market I'm order TO trade
upon the reputation of Ely's Cream Balm
Don't be deceived Buy only Ely's Cream
Balm. Many III your immediate locality viii
testify In highest commentator of It. 4
particle Is applied into each nostrl no pain !;
agreeable To use. Price. so cents, MWF
The record-union., 1891-03-13
Wcntl1cr Eorecnst.

Forecast TIL S II. NJ. Friday, 18th For
Northern California-I4ight rains, except fair
weather In the extreme southeast portion.
For Southern Californin--Fair weather, ex-
ccpt light rain in the southeast portion.
The record-union., 1891-03-13

This paper Is for sale mt the following places
l.. /. Fishers, room FL, Merchants Exchange,
California street; the principal News Stands
and Hotels, and Mt the Market-strcet Ferry.
SS- Also, for sale on ali Trains leaving and
coming into Sacramento
The record-union., 1891-03-13
EASr TIME TO rIIE e. Snr-rhn Atlnntir

FAST TIME TO THE EAST.-fho Atlantic
and Pacific Railroad GSanta Fe route Is now
twelve hours shorter 10 Kansas City and ST.
Louis, and twenty-four hours shorter to Chit
cago than formerly. Pullman Tourist Sleep
ing Cars to Chicago every day without change
Personally conducted excursions every Thurs
day. GEORGE w. RAfLTON, Agent, 1904
Fourth street, Sacramento. MWF
The record-union., 1891-03-13

SARAH FREEMAN CLARKE, in the Nean
Esgioad 1fagasiae, treating of the ma
tional plsnt and the national flower, con-
The record-union., 1891-03-13

NOTICE TO CREniToRS-ESTATE OF
~ MARY II. FOSTER. deceased. Notice Is
hereby given by the undersigned executor OF
the viii of Mary Il. Foster, deceased to the
creditors of anu MI persens having clams
against the estate of said deceased. TO present
their claims, with the necessary a;iidaNits and
vouchers, to the undersigned. nj his Office
northeast corner Second and ] streets of Sac
raInento City, sacramento County, California
within four months after the first publication
of this notice. CLINTON l.. WHITE
Executor OF the will OF Mary H. Foster, dc
ceased.
March l3, 1891. mrlS,5tF
The record-union., 1891-03-13

W fAN''FIN' " f'NNFI
Has been In use over fifty years by millions of
mothers for their children while tccthin@
with perfect success. IL soothes the child
soitens the gums, allays pain, cures wind collie,
for diarrhosa. whether arising from tcethinc
or other causes. For sale by druggists In every
part OF the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's soothing Syrup. Twenty-Five cents
II bottle. NWF
The record-union., 1891-03-13

SAMPLE ROOMS, lo1i sixth street, he
tween and X. Fine Wines, Liquors and CT
garS. JACOB, KEhRTH, Proprietor.
The record-union., 1891-03-13

All those publications are sent either by
Mail or Express TO agents or single subscribers,
with charges prepaid. All Postlnasters are
agents.
The Best Advertising Mediums on the Pa
c!lc Coast
The record-union., 1891-03-13
AUCTION SALE
AUCTION SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

w house, corner Seventh and streets by
order OF the superior Court, on TUESDAY.
March eth, at 10 o'cloc.s, the Elegant Resi-
dence, No. 261o o street, lot being Sox16o.
The residence is nearly new. Also, fine barn.
stable, etc. Sale positive.
u. J. SIMMONS II Co, Auctioneers.
Office, 1oo5 Fourth street
The record-union., 1891-03-13

N. Rive have several large sales of Real
Estate this moath. For particulars applv M
our Office, 1905 Fourth street.
mrl--lt ID L SIMMONS = fgN O.
The record-union., 1891-03-13

PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH. by
use of local ancsthctic. DIR. WELDON, den
tist, Eighth and streets.
The record-union., 1891-03-13
SAN FRANCIsCo AGENcIrs

Entered Mt the Postofiice at Sacramento as
sec0nd-class matter.
The record-union., 1891-03-13
atc,u advertisements.

GARD OF THANKS. 49, To ALI. OUR
y friends who have rendered helping hand
during the sickness OF our beloved sister
THERESE NAGELlN, espec ally To the on
GERS and mcmbels of the Western Star trauen-
Nerein Tor their holpand sympathy, we hereby
express our most heartfelt thanks. Many
thanks also TO Mrs. Alexander Hosior, who so
kindly decorated our sisters grave
IL NlCIOk MD AlNlS NAGEIIN-
The record-union., 1891-03-13
THE WEEKLY UNION,

CTwelye Pages,
Is the cheapest and most desirable Home,
News and Literary Journal published on the
Pacific Coast
The WEEKLY UNION per year..............S1 90
The SUNDAY UNION alone per year,. 90
The record-union., 1891-03-13
BERLIN.

The Standard Trotting Stallion,
uASPIoDUCED DMoREFAST TRoTTERS
Ill than any other hurse that ever stood In
Sacramento, us can be proved. This Is his
last season here. as he is engaged TO so south
after this year. Now is your time 10 breed.
For particulars inquire of
II. s. BEALS,
mrl-tf i2t2 = Straet. ~ Tho Dark
The record-union., 1891-03-13

subject: THE RESCUE OF EMIN PAsHA-
TIE FORESTS, PTGMGES, AND MARCH Across
ArRICA.
PRICES OF ADMISSION 81 AND 50
The sale of subscription seats will open at
HouEhton's, Saturday, March 14th, at 9
o ric elk. The regular sale of seats commences
MOlNGv. March 10th. nt Snlno nlnre. nrlo-ot
The record-union., 1891-03-13
ST. paTRICK,s nay

SNI z INiJNl, NNKJTI lIth,
AT 10 A. NJ. sharp,
AT THE SALESRO0MS OF BELL 4 CO.,
1909 AND 1o11 STREET.
WIN be sold the largest and choicest lot of
kdouSStlo1d Goods
Ever offered at public sale in Sacramento (pcr-
hnpsl.
- = PIECES OF ELEGANT PARIOR FUR
tc niturc, IL Ash and Painted Bedroom
suites, spring and Hair Mattresses. Feather
Pillows. Blankets, Comforts Warctio oHes, BED
Lounges, larlor and Office Desks, Ranges
Carpets, Crockcry and Glassware, etc.
No limit on goods. sale rnin or shine
mrEi-2t BELL u Co. AuctloncCrs
The record-union., 1891-03-13

THE AFRICAN EXPLoRER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
RECIPROCITY WITH CANADA.

Sir Charles Topper Gives the Canadian
Conservative View Thereof.
New YORK, April s.-Sir Charles Tup-
per, the Canadian high commissioner to
ngland, who recently called on Secre-
tary Blaine to discuss the terms of recip-
rocal trade between the United States
and Can ada, was here Monday and was
asked: will England sustain Canada in
the policy outlined by Sir John MacDon-
aid IN dealing with the reciprocity ques-
tions"
Yes, sir; warmly, heartily
rs complete reciprocity with the United
States regarded by you as unfair to Eng
lands material interests?H
Unrestricted Reciprocity Dead.
"The only terms upon which complete
free trade between the United States and
Canada could receive the sanction and
support of any body in this country would,
IN my Judgment. inevitably sever Canada
and Great Britain, and could not fail to
be regarded in England as indicating the
desire of Canada to adopt that course.
The number of annexationists in Canada
is utterly Insignificant and every man
who had shown any tendency in that di-
rection was defeated at the polls. Unre-
stricted reciprocity, or commercial union.
or whatever you may call it, is dead and
buried. The only terms upon which any
person in the United States could enter
tain the question OF free trade with Canada
would be, of course, protection in Canada
against England and the rest Of the
world"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
AMBIGUOUS SITUATION.
Langhabl- Incident in a Morde nton,
Ont, Church.

Laughable Incident in Morde nton,
Ont, Church
OTTAWA, Ont, April S-A young lady,
evidently a stranger, while seated in
church at Mordenton Sunday, acciden-
tally let her handkerchief fall on the
floor. By repeatedly STOPPING to reach
it furtively she attracted the notice of a
gentleman in the pew behind, who
thought she was about to faint. With
the best of motives, therefore, he took her
gently under the arms and raised her mn.
greatly to her surprise. As she tr ed to
release herself another gentle went
to her assistance, and. before the lady
knew what was the matter, they were
moving her out into the aisle.
Too Much Astonished to Protest
Naturally she was too astonished to find
words to protest, and they managed TO
half carry, half lead her some dist ance
when she directed an appealing Look to
another gentleman in pew, as if asking
him to help also. He, too, promptly rose
from his seat and helped lift her ur and
carry her gently to the outside, where
mutual explanations exposed the ludic-
rousness of the situation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08

hibition. Occasionally the Snowman
would invest in other business than
circuses and menageries. He always lost
money in manufacturing enterprises. In
the Jerome Clock company he lost all he
had, some &300, 900, and had to begin over.
In a few years he was millionaire.
Believed in Printers Ink.
He pinned his faith to printers ink, and
thousands were the schemes he invented
TO bring himself and his attractions be-
fore the public He often averred that he
would prefer TO be abused than not men,
toned at all by the newspapers. The
great Snowman was man of broad in
formation, and was very popular. He
was twice sent to congress, was twice
mayor of Bridgeport, and represented his
county in the legislature four terms.
Barnum was a teetotaler, and at one time
declined nomination by the Prohibition
lists for president or the United States.
There was short break in the great
showman's prohibition record lasting
from 1913 to 1871, he having learned to
drink while in England. In 1860 he gave
up smoking, and thought it greatly bene-
fitted his health to do So
Provisions of His will.
In 1888 Mr.. Barnum made his will. In
order that there might be no question as
to his sanity upon which to ground con-
tests after his death. he had eminent ply
sicians examine him, and secured their
attestation that he was of sound mind.
The will and its codicils cover more than
200 pages of legal cap, closely written, and
dispose OF real estate and personal prop
erty OF the value of $4,000, coo to twenty
seven heirs. The property is in New York,
Brooklyn, bridgeport, Colorado, and sew
erai other places. His requests for char
liable purposes are numerous and large
Among the beneiciaries are the Chaplin
home, Chiidren's Aid society, Old Mems
and Women's homes, and the Society
to Assist Males and Females Over
Eighteen Years of Age of Chicago; the
bridgeport Orphan asylum, Bridgeport
hospital, and other Bridgeport societies.
Mr.. Barnum also made provision for Ger.
tain worthy charities by bequeathing to
them stated percentage of the annual
profits accruing from his share in his
shows. To the city of Bridgeport he Sc
cures the only water front not already
seized by private corporations, with a
dock upon it costing 80, co., for twenty
one years after his death, during which
time his executors are forbidden to sell or
lease il.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
The NEW immigration LAW.
Steamship Companies viii BE Hell
Strictly to the Statute

Steamship Companies VIII BE Held
Strictly to the Statute.
NEW YORK, April S-The new iIami.
grafton law, which became operative
April {, makes it incumbent upon steam
ship companies to not only maintain de-
barred immigrants at their own expense,
but imposes fine Upon the companies
if they allow such immigrants to escape
from their custody. The law says that a
steamship company which allows de-
barred immigrants to escape shall pay a
fine of $500 for each immigrant of tie de-
barred class thus coming into the coun-
try. Last Thursday eleven immig-ant
who arrived in the steamship Iniz tivis
were adjudged improper persons to land.
Eight were consumptives, and three had
disease which caused falling of the
hair
Three of the Rejected Escape.
All these were sent to the IniziCivis,
and her agents were notified that they
would be held responsible for their return
to Italy. Early Sunday morning the
authorities at the barge Office we e in
formed that three of the Immigrants re.
turned to the Initizivis had escaped from
the vessel. The agent of the line could
not account for their disappearance.
They Gid not know whether it was
through the gross carelessness of the
ships officers or through the connivance
of some of the dock officials Messrs.
Phelps 81 Co., will be called upon to pro-
duce the three debarred Italians.
A Heavy Penalty Imposed.
II they fail, the matter will be referred
to the collector of the port. who Will begin
suit against the company for the 500 pen
atty which the law imposes. Until the
fine is paid the collector of the port 5 au-
thorized to refuse clearance papers 10 the
ship unless the company gives heavy
bonds for her return to this port. Mr..
Weber says that the law will be vigor ously
executed, and no delay will be allow ed in
making the company pay the penalty.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
DEMOCRATS WIN IN WISCONSIN.
Pinney Elected Associate Justice-0i hel
Municipal Elections.

Pinney Elected Associate Justice-0th her
Municipal Elections.
MILWAUKEE, April s.-Returns up to
1l:3o p. m. yesterday indicate that s. u.
Pinney, Dem, has been elected assoc late
justice of the supreme court. Robert n.
Austin, Dem, present city attorney of
Milwaukee, who was Endorsed by the Bar
association, has been elected judge of the
superior court of Milwaukee county over
the regular nominee of the Democratic
county convention.
Wisconsin City Votes.
Madison, Prairie du Chen, Ashland,
Portage, Oconomowoc, Columbus. juneau,
Oshkosh Watertown, and Appleton are
among the cities going Democr attic.
Among those going Republican we're
Evansville, Eau Claire, Lake Geneva,
Monroe, Manitowoc, and Elkhorn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
WOMEN AT THE POLLS.

They Take Great Interest in the Kan
City Elections.
KANSAS CITY, kas., April SELECTIONS
were held In all the cities i'll Kansas yes
terday. The returns from several cities
show that the Citizens Alliance did not cut
much of n figure in the elections except-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
LIFE OF THE PRINCE OF SNOWMAN.
The Ups and Downs of Career Devoted
to Amusing the People

The Ups and Downs of n Career Deyotei
to Amusing the PeopIe
Phineas Taylor Barnum was the son NJ
a Connecticut farmer and was born .Jnlv
5, 1870 As a boy he displayed great busi
ness shrewdness. After clerkinp in a
country store for awhile he secured a
clerkship in Brooklyn store, and then
returned home to run store of his own
at the age of IS. Three years later he as
sumed the editorship of The Herald of
Freedom, and subsequently served two or
three terms OF Imprisonment for alleged
libel. Barnum dickered in various other
enterprises before he went into the show
business, which really began when he
managed the exhibition of a colored
woman 112 years of age
His First Stroke of Good Luck.
The Jenny Lind engagement, however.
was his first great strike and it Melted
him S250,001 From this time on his
genius for the show business continued to
add to his fortune and fame 1t was be
who brought out Tom Thumb, who wore
the honor of being the first freak" He
first showed Toung, the sacred white ele-
plant of Burmah, and Jumbo, the Iarg-
est elephant ever seen in this country.
The prince OF showmen" cannot be said
to have always been lucky. He was par.
ticularly unfortunate in regard TO fire.
In 1862 his museum (the Originally at the
oorner of Broadway and Ann street, New
York, burned. 1t was one of the greatest
fires in the history of the metropolis.
The Wild Animals Let Loose.
Hundreds of wild animals were re-
leased, creating the widest CONSERVATION
among the many thousands of spectators
who had gathered. In 1853 his place on
Broadway, near Prince street, was
burned, and not only many animals, but
several persons lost their lives. He then
moved to Fourteenth street, between
Third and Fourth avenues, and that place
burned in 1872, causing a large loss of
human life June 5, 1883, his big. tent
burned in Chicago, it having been pitched
down on the lake front. Including the
loss of his residence "Iranistan" at Bridg-
port, Barnum is estimated to have lost
s., 0000 900 by fires
Expense No Consequence With Him
The name of Barnum is Identified with
all that is memorable in the amusement
line. What he wished he procured, and
never let the matter OF expense deter him.
A large staff of men in all parts of the
world was at all times under his pay.
seeking animals and other objects for ex-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
A GRAVE DOUBT YET.

CHICAGO, April 9.-[Special City
Controller Onaham saws careful tabula-
ton of the police returns shows Hemp.
stead Washburn has plurality of $50.
Kiolbassa. democrat. for cry treasurer, il
elected. while the republicans elect city
clerk aud city attorney
CHICAGO, April s-[Special. i Gre
gier's friends now claim his election over
Washburne by 200 plurality. Republi.
cans still claim that Washburne is elect
ed. The vnte is certainly very close, and
viii probtblV r. quire the official count 10
decide
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
HOT ELECTION at St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, April S.-The municipal cleo
ton which took place yesterday was one
OF the hottest in recent years. There
were three tickets in the field IndeIend
ent or Municipal Reform, the Republican
and Democratic. The Independents pllled
a big vote, defeating the Republican, but
the indications are that the entire Demo
cratic ticket is elected. About three
tourths OF the registered vote was poIled.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
Democracy Carry Denver.

DENVER, Cello, April s-Returns ndi-
cate that Judge Platt Rogers, Dem, is
elected mayor by 2,o0o majority. The rest
of the Democratic ticket is elected by large
majorities, except that for city clerk
Wick Roy, Rep, is probably elected by a
small majority. There were four tic ket
IN the field-the Republican, Democratic,
Peoples, and Citizens. The Peoples and
Democratic were practically the same. as
were those OF the Republican and Cit.
iZens'