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The record-union., 1891-05-21
THE FLORENCE MISSION

1t Has Been a Great Success. and is
Doing Good Work Here.
This worthy organization, which was
opened at 1910 Third street on the 18th of
last December, has proven success.
When Mr.. Charles n. Crittenton started
the movement and then went away, many
predicted that it would not live long, but
Rev. A. G. Bane has much more graft
flying result to report. When asked yes
terday by RECoRD-UNIoN reporter re-
garding the work of the mission he said:
es, contrary to all faithless prophe-
ctes, the work has been blessed with sig
nal success. For more than five months.
every night in the week and every Sun
day afternoon, gospel meetings have been
held. The attendance has been good, and
of just the class the mission was meant to
reach-poor men and women who felt too
poorly clad to go into the carpeted
churches; young men who had spent
lives OF lntemperance, until they felt that
no good people cared for them; young
girls who had been thrust out by others.
because OF their Sin-these have all been
welcome visitors to the Florence Mission.
But, besides these, many of the best
people from our Christian homes have
been attendants and faithful workers.
About one hundred and ninety persons
ised to lead better lives.
There have been some remarkable
conversions. Men who had lived worth
less and vicious lives are now faithful
Christians, members of the church. and
leading others to forsake the paths of sin.
In the reformation of degraded lives
the mission has been great blessing to
Sacramento. The work is supported by
money raised from the citizens when the
room was first opened, and it has proven
q good investment
Each evening service consists of many
spirited songs, short prayers, a talk of fif-
teen or twenty minutes, exhorting men
to forsake sin, and a brief relation of ex-
perience by those who have become
Christians. Meetings carried on in this
way never get tiresome, and on this ac-
count the audience is usually large.
Mr.. X. S. Marshel, the Superintend-
ent, deserves the thanks and kindly SYM
pathy of all for the successful way in
which he has conducted this most diff
cult, but needed work"
1t is expected that Mr.. Crittenton, the
founder, will soon revisit the mission,
and he will be cheered by the fact that he
has not sowed in vain
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Hermann, the magician, had good
house last night. Most of his tricks were
old, but were performed so skillfully as
to invest them with new interest. The
second part, with Nine. Hermann as
sisting, was wholly new to Herrmann's
entertainments. It consisted of a dark
stage, from the blackness of which OBJ
jects were produced or made to appear
floating in the air. 1t closed with q
clever decapitation act In the third part
Herrmann's famous ''Strobeika'' was in
troduced. The New Y ork Herald some
months ago published an elaborate ex-
pose of the trick; but the explanation
given would not apply to the method en-
ployed last night though there is one that
suggests itself that is as good. a man is
strapped by iron loops to plank, and
curtains are drawn, with a committee
watching on either end of the cloth cabi-
net. In one minute the curtain is with
drawn and woman is found bound by
the same irons, the man having disap-
peared. II is a clever trick and the best
that Hermann has ever introduced here.
The box Office for the Shenandoah"
engagement opens this morning at the
Metropolitan Theater. The prices are so
cents and 81. a group from Company a i,
OF the First Artillery Regiment, has been
engaged to assist in the military spectacles
of the drama.
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He CUT FOR KEEPS.
Pedro Leara Held for Trial for Assault
to Murder.
His s1ashed Victims Tell How He
Used His Knife ON Them-Vai-
enzuela's Close Call.

Pedro Leara, the young Mexican who
terrorized the inhabitants Of the tamale
district at Fourth and M streets a week
ago last Sunday, by drawing a knife and
stabbing four persons, including an old
man and woman, was examined yester-
day in the Police Court on two charges
of assault to murder. One of the charges
was preferred by Esteran valenzuela
and the other by Mrs. Sandoval
The prosecution introduced half
dozen witnesses, including the com
plainants, DIR. Nichols, Charles Salinas
and Charles Warren, the latter two hav-
ing suffered from Leara's knife while
pursuing Pedro.
The story as told by Valenzuela, the
old man, remained uncontradicted, as the
defense offered no testimony. Valenzuela
sWore that he and number of others, in
Guiding Pedro, were sitting in the tamale
restaurant on that Sunday afternoon,
and all were drinking wine and beer.
Finally the witness and one of the
women brought Pedro to his room and
put him to bed. Mrs. Sandoval and the
witness then went into the kitchen and
were engaged in work there in manufact-
uring tamaleS when Pedro came rushing
in with knife in his hand. Without
warning he caught witness and stabbed
him in the right breast.
Valenzuela then caught the knife-b blade
IN bis hand, but Pedro jerked it away,
cutting cash in the ball of witness
thumb. Mrs. SandoVal endeayored to in
tertere, when Pedro struck her on the
collar-bone with the knife. Valenzuela
then ran out to get club, and the infuri-
ated knife-wielder followed him and
thrust the blade of the weapon into his
back. He then ran away, and before he
ing captured succeeded in cutting Salinas
and Warren on their arms
DR.. Nichols stated that one of Valenzu-
elias wounds might have caused his
death had it been the least bit deeper.
He thought the blade had slightly pene-
trated the outer covering of the right
lung, but not sufficient to cause internal
hemorrhage.
Judge Cravens ordered that the defend
ant be held to answer on both charges.
Bail was fixed at 81, 500 in each case,
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Farmers institute at Auburn.

On tomorrow there viii convene at
Auburn the first meeting of a Farmers
Institute for Placer County. The meet
ing via be opened at 10 O'Clock by Pro-
fessor T.. j. Wicksen of the AgricuIt-
ural Department of the State University,
who viii state the objects of the Insti-
tute.
Professor Murray will open the discus
sion on ramie culture. +. Van Lennep
win give an essay on fig culture +. G.
Miles will give an essay On tree
planting. and propagation. V. w.
Still viii discuss the matter of
fertilizers. p. w. Butler will talk on the
subject of deciduous fruits. Other lead
ing horticulturists will be present.
A premium list has been arranged for
the best display of strawberries and
flowers. Arrangements are being made
for fair and festival during the session
of the Institute, one-half of the proceeds
to go for the fund of Placer on Wheels.
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SUMlG-ER PASTIMES.
Young People Preparing for the Lawn
CooEDy,

Young People Preparing for the Lawn
Tennis Season.
Now that the weather has settled down
to the average summer standard, those
who take an inIe rest in outdoor exercise
are preparing for action.
The Lawn Tennis Club will start in on
Saturday next, and the members antici-
pate season of rare sport. They have
superb court ontlle west side of the Agri-
cultural Pavilion. There is also talk of
the resumption of archery pastime that
is older than civilization itself, and has
always, been popular, especially among
the ladies and gentlemen Of England. II
has been immortal Ned in this country by
Maurice Thompson in charming vol
ume, 1.-The Witchery of Archery There
is no more healthtn al nor inspiriting out
door amusement for either sex than
archery, and there are scores of young
ladies-and young men, too, of seden-
tary pursuits-who might take it up with
great benefit to the mselves.
Small clubs could be formed for prac-
tlce, and later on tournaments held, to
which each club might send its most ex-
pert marksmen.
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an alley He was arrested by Sanitary

an alley. He was arrested by Sanitary
Inspector Starr.
The Governor yesterday appointed A.
c. Brigham, of Redding, Director of
District Board of Agriculture No. q, and
w. r. Tolles, of San Bernardino, a Di-
rector of the Twenty eighth district
Board.
When Charles Reed, colored man, was
arrested for vagrancy, there was found in
his possession purse recently lost by or
stolen from a lady residing at Seventh
and l. streets. Reed says he found the
purse in the street.
Nat. Christopher, young colored man
well known in this city, died yesterday
after short Illness Deceased was a
Woodworking young man, and the main
support OF his mother and her family.
He was well liked by all that knew him
Jumping from bucking mustang and
jumping from a fast-traveling railroad
train are two different things. Frank NJ.
Sheplar is a good vaquero, and can do the
first-named act in good style; but when
he tried to do the latter, at rwenty-third
street, he came to grief. He will, how
ever, be all right in few days.
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AGAINST NELSON.
Judge Van Fleet Decides the ssProg
resS'' Saloon Dispute.

Judge Van Fleet Decides the ssProg-
ress'' Saloon Dispute.
The suit of j. NJ. Nelson against Con-
stable Frank Swift was decided by Supe-
rior Judge Van Fleet yesterday in favor
of the defendant.
This verdict is really victory for t. NJ.
Lindley 81 Co., as it was they who were
most interested in the outcome OF the
suit, and defended Swift. As has already
been publis he'd, Nelson claimed that he
was the owner Of the Progress" saloon
on Is street, and wanted damages be-
cause Swift suddenly swooped down
upon the place last December and took
possession of it on attachment The at
tachment, it, seems, was the result of the
non-paymeI of a large liquor bill due to
L. M. LindiLey & Co., from NELSON'S
brother, who had charge of the saloon.
On the other, hand, Swift and Lindley 81
Co: claimed that Nelson's brother was
either the real owner of the saloon or else
he represente d himself as such in order
to deceive the public and his creditors.
Llndley 81 ca. stocked the saloon with
liquors on the belief that NELSON'S
brother was the proprietor, and set forth
that j. M. Nelson's stepping in was an
attempt to swil idle them.
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Mrs. Hinckley,s cooking class.

Mrs. E. M. Hinckley, who has been
giving lessons in cookery here, closed the
series yesterday, and will be absent from
the city for period of six months.
Those present at yesterdays lesson
were Mrs. DIR. G.. l.. Simmons, Mrs DIR.
j. w. Huntington, Mrs. Colonel E. r..
hamilton, Mrs. A. A. Van VOORHEES,, Mrs.
Charles Dillman, Mrs. TiIlie Fritz. Mrs.
Charles McCreary, Mrs. Frank Miller;
Mrs. Steele, Mrs. William Skeels, Mrs.
simmons and Mrs. Joseph Dillman.
The ladies who have attended these les
sons given by Mrs. HinclSley feel that
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Is IT HALEY?
Woodland officials Believe They Are
On His Trail.
Possibly the Garroter May Soon Be in
Custody-Captain Lee is
Doubtful.

There was considerable connection in
police circles yesterday when informa-
ton was received from Woodland to the
effect that the elusive Jack Haley, who
is wanted here for completely in the muir
derous assault made upon Robert Allen,
had been seen in that vicinity, and that
Sheriff Weaver, Of that place, was on his
trail
1t appears that on Tuesday noon an ex-
convict named Murray came into Wood
land hurriedly after Sheriff Weaver, say
ing that he had known Haley in the State
Prison, and that he had just seen him
with gang Of roughs and tramps at
iCacheyille.
TRACING THE SUSPECT.
Sheriff Weaver, with Constable Huston
and Murray, Immediately started for
Cacheyille. Upon arriving there about
O'Clock, they were told that the gang in
whose company Haley was travelling,
had started for Knights Landing.
When the officers overlook the gang,
several of the members were recognized
by the Sheriff as having been old offend
ers who had served terms in the County
Jail. They told him that they had left
Haley at Cacheville. A careful search
StLOl1S b1C StCSh 1IOtll AdcuGNlllS 10
Knights Landing, failed to find the man,
and Sheriff Weaver returned about I
O'Clock last evening from the unsuccess-
ful search. An officer was sent to
knights Landing by last nights train in
hopes that Haley might put in an appear
ance there and be apprehended.
CAPTAIN LEE DOUBTFUL.
II hope they are on the track of the
right man." said Police Captain Lee to a
RECORD UNION reporter last night
but" he continued, 81 doubt very much
if he is the man. There are some things.
OF course, that / cannot divulge at the
present time, but viii say that l have
reasons for believing that the Haley thew
are after is not the Haley we want. You
see there are several ex-convicts in the
State who go by the name of Jack
Haley. Besides, don't think that the
man we want is the sort of chap to rove
around with a gang of tramps. Still
may be wrong, and hope | am If we
could get Haley now we would be ready
to go to trial Immediately, and there
would be little trouble in proving the
rascals guilty, despite the fact that Cor
don refuses to TALK
The father of McCaig, alias Casey, who
was partner with Gordon and HALEY.
came down from Marysville again yes
terday, and spent nearly all day with his
son, endeavoring TO induce him to make
a clean breast of the affair. But the young
man could not be moved, and persisted in
saying that he knew nothing about the
assault nor of Gordon and Haley. The
grief-stricken father went home again
last night, having given up all hope of
winning his boy over to the side of right
Robert Aliens condition remains I'M
changed. He was resting easy last night
when last seen, and there are still strong
hopes OF his ultimate recovery.
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CONTRACT COMPLETED.
The Bridge Over the Lagoon Near Gal
Now Finished

The Bridge Over the Lagoon Near Gait
Now Finished.
d. j. Holden, of Wheatlaud, recently
completed the work of constructing the
l60-foot bridge over the lagoon on the
county road near Gait, and the Board of
Supervisors viii at their next meeting
take action on accepting the work.
Mr.. Holden returned last evening from
jacksonville, where he had been TO bid on
the contract for building eleven miles of
narrow-gauge railroad for the Spreclxles
Bros, from jacksonville to Salinas. He
was not successful, however. his bid hav-
ing exceeded that of McMahan 81 Sons, of
San Francisco, some $50. The contract
was let for S17 500
The record-union., 1891-05-21
Dangerous Trees.

Yesterday the high wind blew down a
poplar tree at Eleventh and G streets. In
falling, it came near striking a lady who
was passing.
There are great many poplar trees
high winds, notably those in front of the
new Government building, which have
grown over the planks of the sidewalk
and have very little TO support their
heavy trunks. One of them blew down
last winter
The record-union., 1891-05-21
En- Ronte to Fn1snn,

Several newly convicted criminals. en-
route to Folsom, were lodged at the City
Prison last night, and will be taken to
the penitentiary this morning. They
were Charles Schmidt, convicted of for
gerry in Alameda County and sentenced
to eight years Imprisonment; Thomas
Garety, granddaughter committed in
Shasta County, five years, and Joseph
Rice, forgery in Stanislaus County, one
The record-union., 1891-05-21
HandhaH To-Nirht

The handball tournament will be re-
sumed at the rooms of the Sacramento
Athletic Club this evening, when the fol-
lowing teams will pl;sy: Pope and Berger
VS.. Blair and ScheId; Kleinsorge and
Flint VS.. york anet Mansfield; Klein
sorge and Flint VS.. Kay and German:
Blair and Scheld vs. Douglas and Chad
derdon. The tourna ment closes to-mor-
row night, when tn ere will be several
special features, incll lding match game
between Jud. G. Brusie and Frank ID.
Ryan, the clubs chan Apion heavyweight
player, for prize. Both gentlemen are
in active training foratIla match
The record-union., 1891-05-21
Coles Costly rarnnsaI

In the Police Court yesterday William
Surge pleaded guilty to charge of va
grancy and viii be sentenced to-day.
Otto Cole, the colora d man who created
a disturbance on l. street last Saturday
night, was ordered to pay a fine of 500.
or in default to serve fifty days in the
county Jail.
e. Devine was fin ed $40 for being
drunk.
The case of Frank Wetzel, charged
with battery upon d'mnaman, was CON
tinued until Saturday,
The record-union., 1891-05-21
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers have
been recorded since ou1: last report:
Albert NJ. Johnson % Z. w. Hunting
ton-Lot l, G and II, EEwanty-sixth and
Twenty-seventh streets; $40.
j. 4. Barrett to Annie Barrett-Lot l. o
and p, Twenty-first and Twenty-second
streets; love and affection.
Frank Hickman to s. S. Nixon-Iots G.
and S, G and d, Nine, teenth and Tween.
tieth streets; grant
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Joshua Smith ~ Estate.

Caroline,H. Smith has just filed petit
ton in the Superior Court for the pro-
bate of the viii of the late Joshua III.
Smith, of Folsom. The estate consists of
real estate at Folsom, personal property
and life insurance policy, amounting in
all to $500. Henry NJ Smith and the pc
tltloner are named In the will as executor
and executrix of the estate. The heirs
are Caroline I'll. Smith, Carrie E. Smith,
Henry NJ. Smith and Clara M. Smith
IA minor. t. w. Humphrey is the at
torney for the petitioner.
The record-union., 1891-05-21
Large warehonse burned.

N. D. Rideout's large brick warehouse
at Norman Station, a short distance from
Willows, in Glenn County, was burned
yesterday morning, together with a guam
tity of grain that was stored in it, The
building was about two hundred feet in
length.
One hundred and fifty feet of side-track
was destroyed by the flames.
The record-union., 1891-05-21
Breuner VS.. iMouton.

Superior Judge Van Fleet issued an
order yesterday substituting Mrs. RATHER
inc Breuner, widow of the late John
Breuner, as plaintiff in the suit of
Breuner VS.. Mouton- Mrs. Breuner is
executrix of the estate.
An order was also Issued in the same
case substituting S. S. HoIl for A, C.
Freeman as attorney of record.
The record-union., 1891-05-21
HORSE and Furniture Sole.

Went. t. Crowell 81 Co. viii on Friday
sell at auction, at 10A. H., in front of their
salesroom, SIT street, a good team of
young work horses, one wagon, one
buggy, three bedroom sets, four carpets,
five stoves, two parlor sets, double and
single beds and mattresses, bureaus,
washstands, oilcloths, etc.
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DIED.

CHRISTOPHER-In this CITY. Nav ootb
Nathaniel A. Christopher, native of Cali
fornia, aged 20 'ye airs, II months and 8
days.
Hs- Funeral motto hereafter.
GUNN-In this city, May goth, Y. w. Gum.
a native of Scotland, aged 70 years. TSan
francisco papers p lease copy.1
As- Funeral notii &C hereafter
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war on the Ducks.

George w. Locke and John Gerber, two
youthful and frolicksome sportsmen, have
leased the Pritchard Lake, thirteen miles
north of the city, for three years. Very
fair crops of wild ducks are grown on the
lake and in its vicinity, and the presump-
ton is that the lessees will cali in their
friends next fall TO help them gather the
harvest.
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Iney have gained many new and import
ant ideas on the subject of progressive
cookery.
Mrs. Hinkfey goes to Auburn, where
she Will spend some time at the elegant
home OF Colonel and Mrs. E. Il. Hamil-
ton on Eolian flights.
The record-union., 1891-05-21
The Ladies' ne1inhted

The pleasant effect and the perfect
safety with which ladies may use the
liquid fruit laxative, Syrup of Figs, under
all conditions, make it their favorite
remedy. 1t is pleas ing to the eye and to
the taste; gentle, yet effectual, in acting
on the kidneys, huar and bowels.
The record-union., 1891-05-21
Sudden Death From Paralvsis.

Y. W. Gum, the well-known cabinet
maker employed in the railroad shops in
this city, was attacked with paralysis
while at work about 10 O'Clock Yesterday
morning, and death ensued in less than
two hours
The record-union., 1891-05-21
On a Pronafssory Note.

Suit was commenced in the Superior
Court yesterday by F.. II. Russell, of San
Francisco, against y. 81. B. Anderson. of
this city, for the reco very of 81, 420 and in
terest from May, 1887, alleged to be due
on promissory note.
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~ Column Printed Head Casa
Books, just what boOkkeep-
~ ers have been waiting for
W. /. PURNELL, 500 ] Street.
NOTICE.

TT HAVING COAIETO OUR KNOWLEDGE
i that certain agents of other firms engaged
in the manufacture of sarsaparilla and iron
and particularly one j. II. McCralsen repre-
senting Schmidt & Co. Of stockton have been
longer have the right to manufacture that
article we take this opportunity of notifying
the trade and the public that we have the
same rights now as heretofore, and that we
propose to exercise them. We are still en-
gagged in the business, still manufacture and
sell a superior preparation of ''SARSAPA-
RILLA, IRON and NICTIY WATER" and
Will continue TO do so, all reports to the con-
tTary Notwithstanding. Any statements OF
Mr. McCraken, or any one else, that any one
firm has the exclusive privilege of selling Sar-
sapariliG and iron are wholly unfounded.
G. SftHNERR a co
The record-union., 1891-05-21

WATT Tor Paul Schoen, piano tuner, of Oak
Ianu, al Hammers. $40 j. list Of every months
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-10-15
Boz th. Antoo,.t Prnno..a-

IL was On the Common that We wera
walking, Tho mail or boulevard of our
Common, you know. has various branches
leading from II IN different directionA One
Of these runs down from OpDoEits joy
street southwark across the whole lsagth
Of the Common 70 BoylstOn street We
called IL the long path aud wsrs fond Of iE.
/ felt very weak indeed though Of q
tolerabiy robust habit a. We eams oppo-
ate the head Of Shis path On that morning.
/ think tried % speak twios without max.
ing myself distinctly a1dlbls
AZ last got out the question. win zoo
take the long path with nsf" Certainly
said the schooimls,reas, with much pleas
ire" Think" 1 sald, before you an
s1sr. II yoa tAks the long path WiGh M
now. / sssll intsrprst IL tia. We are % par4
no more" Ire schoolmistr.ss stepped
back with . sudden movement, a. II An
arrow had struck her.
One Of tie granite blocks ussd a. ssats
Tas card By. the ons you may sill -
Close b the gingko tree. PRAY SO down,@
] sad Ne, 10, she answered softly. 4
viii walk the long path vita you
The Old Esntlsnkn who alta Opposite
net an waking Rrm IN srEs about ths MD
die Of The long path, and sa'd vsry charm
Ingly. God morning. nj dearI"-Oilrss
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