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FINAL ARRANGEMENTS.
Last Meeting of the Fourth of j
COrl1r1ittaa

Last Meeting of the Fourth of July
Committee.
Il Preparations for the proper celebration
lof the national anniversary are in pro-
sgress all over the city. Along the busi-
mess streets yesterday merchants and
Others were busily engaged in decorating
the fronts of their buildings with bunt-
ling. The State Bank building is one of
those that will present handsome ap-
Ipearance.
Il This will be another busy day, but
when the sun rises tomorrow it will find
the city in readiness to honor the occa-
sion in a proper and creditable manner.
The Citizens Executive Committee
lheld a meeting last evening, at which
Grand Marshal Sherburn presided, to
Iconclude its labors.
w. d. Knights, from the Finance Com
mittee, reported that the total collections
amounted to 81 ,756, not including what
the subcommittee which canvsssed the
railroad shops had collected
j. \. Larkln inquired how much money
had been appropriated. and was informed
i that it amounted to S1,SSl, leaving de-
i ticiency of So. -z-a
@. ". Ficks reported that the appro-
priation made for the athletic club was
500 short, but they had agreed to wait un-
til after the celebration.
i The use of one of the day floats for the
Mardi-Gras parade was granted.
Rev. Mr.. Hoskinson was reported as
having been selected as Chaplain, in
place of Rev. j. b. Silcox, who is on his
way East.
The committee will meet again on Mon
day evening.
The canvassing committee on ilIumina-
1tion on the night of the Fourth on day
! before yesterday canvassed part of X
street, and met with universal acqui-
/ escence by occupants of houses. The
! committee, on account of the heat and
many other engagements, concluded to
| canvass no further, saying that it is con-
/ yinced everybody on the street will IL
! illuminate. The names taken on and X
streets when the committee ceased work
/ were over 200.
/ The full programme of the day and
evening features of the celebration are
/ published this morning.
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THE LONG AGO.
Sacramentans Meet One of their Early
Day Friends.

Sacramentans Meet One of their Early
Day Friends.
A number OF the old friends and former
pupils of Henry a. White, who
taught in the public schools here thirty
odd years since, called at the residence of
Dir. and Mrs. Edwin X. Alsip last even
ing to meet Mr.. White after many long
years OF separation. Among those who
called were William Chamberlain, Mrs.
Julian formerly Miss Chamberlain,
Mr. and Mrs. A. a. Van Voorhies, Mr..
and Mrs. e. /. Robinson, Mrs H. c.
Botsford, Mrs. n. d. Goodell, Mrs. Addie
Carter, Mrs. Fl. CrOnkite, John Magin-
mis- and son and Mr.. and Mrs. r. Ii Haw-
ley. The evening was spent in most
delightful manner. Mr.. White and his
whilom pupils rehearsed incidents of
their school days in the long ago; some
5f the old songs they used to sing were
sung again, and for a few hours the guest
and his visitors lived over the good old
days. Mr.. White expressed himself as
most agreeably surprised at the progress
that Sacramento has made since he lived
here thirty years ago, and said that when
q Sacramentan attempts to belittle the
Capital City he doesn't realize what he
is about. He goes to San Francisco this
morning, but will return in about
month, when a general reunion Of all
his old-time Sacramento pupils and
friends will be held.
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Ito. Mr.. Hall has been absent several

Ito. Mr. Hall has been absent several
months in the East.
A number of friends surprised Mr.. and
Mrs. j. c. Bonte on Tuesday evening by
calling for the purpose of celebrating
their tenth wedding day anniversary.
Herbert o. Tozer. son of General and
Mrs. Llewellyn Tozer, has returned from
Boston, where he has been attending col
lege. He will resume his studies again
in September.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Woodburn and
son have returned from an extended trip
through the East. While absent they
visited the White Mountains of Vermont,
Niagara Falls and other places of note.
At the residence of Mrs. II. Dennis,
427 n street, ID. La Fountaine of this city
was on yesterday married to Miss
Nancy Mayes of Winnemucca, New. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Car
roll NJ. Davis of Chicago.
Miss Sophie Comstock, daughter of
Mayor Comsteck,. is enjoying. a few
weeks vacation at her home in this city.
She has been attending the State Univer-
sity for the past two years. Miss Maud
Wellendorff Of Berkeley is here as Miss
Comstock's guest.
Arrivals at the Capital Hotel yesterday:
f. Y. Howard S. Is. Hibbon, city; D. II.
Haskell, San Francisco; +. n. Spencer,
Susanville; j. Is. Robinson, San Fran
cisco; A. w. Scott. Salem, Or; Mrs. H.
Niebling and child, Marysville; Mrs. w.
n. EdInger, ColfaX; Gustave j. Loren
zen, John A. Benson, San Francisco:
George LunigO, Suisun; Charles Wolf
and wife, San Francisco.
Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel yes
terday: j. W. Thayer, Howard. S. d.;
John McGinniss, NJ. Donahoe, Montana;
a. A. Norris, -. c. Morgan, c. X.
Meeker, Oakland; J. w. Trumbull,
Topeka; r. A. Tuttle, Philadelphia; j. n.
Zolle, Richmond, Va; Ike Hauser, Gabe
MITCHELL New York; W.T.. Bennett, j..
E. Mayer, J. G.. Mcguire, J. j. Curry,
George +. Day, G. II. Lewis, 3. d. Mer-
chant and wife. ". Cronan. John 4.
Walls, wife, childtand nurse, F. a. Bald
win, William Tappenbeck, San Fran
cisco; James Woo1burn and wife, Elwood
Woodburn, city.
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Major w. A. Gett went to Auburn last
evening.
Judge c. w. Baker will leave for BENZ
cia this morning.
Judge James G. Mcguire of San Fran
cisco is in the city.
George b. Katzenstein is in New York,
OH his way home from Europe.
Miss Stella Currier of San Francisco is
visiting the Misses Stevens of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Keegan will join the
Sacramento colony at Santa Cruz to-day
Henry S. Linnell came up from San
Francisco last evening on visit to
friends.
John a. Benson, the well-known civil
engineer of San Francisco, is at the Capt.
tai Hotel.
Colonel III. /. Thornton of San Fran
cisco is in the city, looking after his rae
ing stable.
Harry e. Hall and wife nee Cosby
have returned to their cottnne Mt Sansa
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SAVE THE WATER.
It is Wasted Recklessly-Two MOI
Cases Reported.

&c Is wasted ReckleSSly-Two More
Cases Reported.
While the city authorities are at their
wits ends trying TO devise ways and
means by which an economic use of the
city water can be made, SO that the people
in all quarters may have an adequate
supply, the water is being wasted night
and day.
Only yesterday Rate Collector B. w.
Cavanaugh found a member of Fire En-
gine Company No. 2, on Tenth street,
throwing a big stream from fire
hydrant upon the street, contrary to
law. on eXpostulating with the fireman
he was insulted, and very properly filed
a formal complaint against the wasteftIl
employe of the city, who should be taught
a lesson.
On Wednesday a complaint was filed
against I. NJ. Lindley, the well-known
merchant, charging him with using, or
allowing the use OF water on his prem
ises before o'clock in the afternoon for
irrigating. The case was called in the
Police Court yesterday, and the defend
ant acknowledged his offense He stated,
however, that he was not familiar with
the rules regulating the use of water for
irrigating. He was fined 81 80. Judge
Cravens remarking that the object of
such prosecution was to impress upon
citizens the fact that the law must be
Obeyed
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POLIrpAXES
Assessor Irvine Calls Attention to the
Law on the subject.

Assessor irvine CANS Attention TO the
Law on the Subject.
Assessor Irvine is very active in the
matter Of collecting poll-taxes, and he
desires to get in all he possibly can this
month, and thus save those who are La
bic from having to pay the increased
rate. There being some misapprehen-
sion abroad as to what classes of people
! are exempt from the payment of poll
taxes, the Assessor calls attention to the
following opinion Of Attorney General
Hart:
THE following persons are exempt
from road-taX-All persons under q and
over 55 years old; soldiers and sailors
honorably discharged from the army and
navy between April /, 1861, and May /,
1868; all officers, musicians and privateS
of the National Guard
The following persons are exempt
from pOll-tax-All persons under q and
over 60 years old.
The following persons are exempt
from both-Paupers, insane persons,
idiots and Indians.
The exemption from poll-tax in Sec
! ton 1886. Political Code. is annulled by
the provisions Of Article XIII, Section
II, Constitution.
| Rule 26 Of the State Board of Equaliza-
| ton reads:
Onuef the constitution therG can be
no exemptions from pOll-taX by male in-
habitants over u and under 50 years of
age, except paupers, idiots, insane per-
| sons, and Indians not taxed. AS will be
seen by Section 3S39 OF the Code, 10 eX-
emptiOn is allowed TO the militia, fire.
men, or to persons performing any other
public service whatever. Assessors must
keep a roll OF the names and places of
residence, or business, OF all persons La
bic for poll-tax, upon (which must be
marked the date of all payments; and if
the tax is not paid, the cause of nom
! payment. Personal demand for the tax
must be made, otherwise the person not
paying cannot be returned as delinquent.
1.-The law governing the collection of
! poll-taXes will be found in Chapter X. :,
of Title IN, of Part Ill, of the Political!
! Code"
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ROLLING UP FEES
Seven New Corporations Filed Their
Articles Yesterday.

Seven New Corporations Filed Their
Articles Yesterday.
The following articles of incorporation
were filed in the Secretary of States
office yesterday:
First Presbyterian Church of Eureka.
Humboldt County. Directors-J. e.
Graham, J. $. Connick, Thomas Baird.
j. ). Murray, \. j. Phelps, a. Ii. Long
and S. b. Foster.
Sunset Fruit Company of San Fran
cisco. Capital stock, SIS, 900. Directors
W. c. Broadhent, j. Moscrop, y. j. Bird,
j. il. Barnard, w. NJ. Scarby.
Advent Christian Church OF Napa. Di-
rectors-William SwitZer. w. B. Stone,
William Lake, +. NJ. McFadden and
James Ellington.
Los Angeles Terminal Land Company.
Capital stock, $500, 600. Directors-R. c.
kerens, Charles Green. Charles III. Bailey,
y. b. Burnett, William Wincup, L. l..
Burnett and r. j.. Gibson.
Easton Packing Company of Easton,
Fresno County. Capital stock, S50,00G.
Directors Robert Smith, w. +. Rowell,
John Baird, J. y. Dickinson and q. 7.
Wight.
Masonic Home Association of Los An
geles. Dlrectors-J. c. Salisbury, c. w.
Bush, ii. S Parcels. Sarah b. Haas and
Hattie +. Alexander.
First Baptist Church of ''The Palms.
Los Angeles County. Directors-Joseph
Curtis, j.. II. Sweetser, Anderson Rose,
Charles u. Ford and Samuel Ii. Case.
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ADJUSTMENTS.


'Men and Women" De Mile and Be
lasco's greatest play, will be given at the
Metropolitan Theater tonight by Charles
Frohman's company. 1t is considered by
good judges to be better than either ''The
Wife" or 1.-The Charity Ball. previous
strong successes by the same writers.
The action Of the play, or rather the most
important part OF it, is supposed to take
place during a panic in Wall street, and
the principal persOnages are connected
more or less Intimately with the fate of
National Bank, strong in public esteem,
but weak in securities. The chief inter
est centers in the efforts of the cashier to
avoid the consequences of defalcatiOn of
which he had been guilty. The company
presenting the play is of remarkable
strength, and numbers twenty-six actors
and actresses Of the highest standing.
They will be seen i'll two different plays,
which they have been presenting in San
Francisco to crowded houses for six
weeks. The one to be given tonight and
at the Saturday matinee, Men and
Women" ran for 250 nights in New York.
Diplomacy" to be given OH Saturday
evening, is known the world over as a re-
marl<ably powerful work, and is from the
pen Of the great French writer, Sardou.
author of Fedora" "Theodora," Cleo
patra,' etc.
Jones, Fisch & Watson will give a
social at Turner Hall on Saturday even
ing.
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FnneraI of Rernara Flve.

The funeral of Bernard Flye, who died
on Monday after a few hours illness,
took place yesterday from Masonic Hall,
and was largely attended. The services
were conducted by Rev. y. c. Bane, and
quartet composed Of Mrs. Addie Carter.
Mrs. Pinkham, K. I. Cohn and Horace
Crocker rendered several vocal Selec-
tons. The floral offerings were very
beautiful.
Members of the Odd Fellows and of the
Blue Lodge and Royal Arch Chapter OF
the Masonic Order attended. The pail
bearers were Clarence Nelson, John w.
Rock, Z. B. Hall, Frank Lambert, l.. b.
MOhr and Albert Johnson.
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stations besides giving the excursionists
an opportunity to visit the famous Soda
Springs and other resorts. The train will
be q fully appointed one, and the comfort
of the excursionists viii be carefully
looked after.
This excursion will be under the most
efficient management, and the attractions
of the Shasta mountain section could not
be viewed under pleasanter conditions.
Due notice will be given of all the details
Of tho proposed trip.
Tonight a party of railroad officials
and Il lew friends will leave San francisco
for Sissons, returning on Tuesday morn-
ing.
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He overworked IIlmself.

On Wednesday a car-cleaner at the
railroad shops, named L. Dunda, was
seriously affected by the heat, although
working in the shade. Yesterday he felt
better and resumed his work, but again
had to abandon it, and his condition be-
came so alarming that he was removed
TO the Railroad Hospital.
At late hour last night he was reported
quite low, and it was thought he would
not live through the night. He has no
family
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Bank Dividends Declared.

The Sacramento Bank has declared a
dividend for the half-yearly term at the
rate of five and six-tenths per cent. per
annum on term deposits and paid-up
capital stock, and four and two-tenths
per cent. on ordinary deposits, payable
on and after this day
The first dividend of the Farmers and
Mechanics Savings Bank has been
declared at the rate of five and one
third per cent. per annum on term de-
pOsits, and four per cent. on ordinary
deposits, now payable.
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DIED.

CODY-1n this city, July 1st, Mary Cody, g.
native of Ireland, aged 20 years
EE~ Friends and acquaintance are respect-
fully invited to attend the funeral which
Will take place from her late residence cor
ner Eighth and NJ streets, this morning at
O'Clock; thence to the Cathedral where
requiem high mass viii be celebrated for the
repose of her soul
KUHN-Near this city, June 30th, August L.
Kuhn, q native of Germany, aged 80 years,
months and % days.
Rs- Friends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited TO attend the funeral which
will take place from the undertaking par
lors of John Miller, Ninth and X streets,
this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
MUEILER-Near Brighton, July I'd, Fritz,
only son of Max and Amelia Mueller ma
tive of California, aged months and 16
days.
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An Arrow Head.

A report comes from Lcadville of the
discovery of an arrow head. made of tenn
pered copper, and OF number of human
bones, in the Rocky Point Mines, near
Gilman, Col. The relics We're disclosed
400 feet below the surface of the earth
imbedded in vein of silver-bearing ore.
More than 500 worth Of ore chung TO the
bones when they were removed from the
mine. Here is puzzle for the geologists.
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New Police netniI-

Chief Of Police Drew announces a new
police detail as follows: Officers Arling-
ton, Campbell, Gibson. Maley, Higgins
and Frazee will take the night watch, and
Officers Wilson, Shelters, Ferral, Lowell,
Shook and Simmons will be on day
watch. Frank Rider is court officer, B.
F. White Gay jaiier, and L. j. Clark
night iailer
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The Game To-Day.

To-day's ball game at Snowflake Park
will be between the newly organized
Oaklands and the Sacramentos. and the
proceeds will be- divided between the
Protestant Orphan Asylum and the
Kindergarten Schools
The game will commence at O'Clock,
and the one on Saturday will also begin
at that hour in order to enable the teams
to catch the train for Stockton, at which
place they play Sunday morning
Sundays game in this city will begin at
z O'Clock.
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ALLEGED USURPATION.
a Suit to Gust the Holders of Some
CITY Lots.

City Lots.
II. S. Beals, administrator of the estate
of William g. English, deceased, com
menced suit in the Superior Court yester-
day against r. w. Sullivan and Thomas
Dunn, for the recovery of two lots in the
block bounded by Fourth and Fifth, S
and T streets, for $500 rents and profits
and Sl00 damages.
1873, and at the time of his death. plain
tiff alleges, was the owner of the prop
erty mentioned. 1t is then alleged that
in 1888 the defendants entered into pos
session of the property without right OF
title, and ousted the administrator.
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THE ELECTRIC Road.
The Company Say They VIII Build
Only on Sixth street.

At meeting of the Directors of the
Electric Railway Company on Wednes-
day night it was decided that, unless the
City Trustees should grant the company
the franchise asked for-namely ON Sixth
street, from p to 1.-THE road should not
be constructed.
Letters were also received from Mr.
Henry yesterday, from San Jose, stating
that he will not consider the proposition
to build on Third street, as Mr.. Carey
already has franchise there. and there
We're other things in the way.
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HOl FOR sHASPAl
The Mountain Wilds May be Visited in
Palace Cars.

OF the many Thousand persons in this
city, but small number have ever gazed
upon the grand old Mount Shasta. az the
head of the Sacramento Valley. Allhave
read or heard of its grandeur. but to the
Great majority its beauties have never
been revealed
All who desire to make that delightful
trip. .however-aj journey by rail to Sissons,
at tho base of Mount Shasta-will have a
nne opportunity TO do so this month, and
at a small expense. There will be popu-
lar excursion thither by rail, the train
leaving on the 18th instant, and returning
early on the following Monday morning.
twill start from san Francisco in the
evening, and stop at all important way
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Two Installations.

Mrs. Sarah Wolf and corps of officers
went to Elk Grove on Wednesday even
ing and installed the officers of Rebecca
Degree Lodge at that place.
Last evening Mrs. Wolf installed the
officers of Rising Star Lodge in this city.
Refreshments and sociable time fol-
lowed
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Zeal Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers have
been recorded since our last report:
Estate of b. German TO Bernard Shells
North half of east half of lot 3, q and
ii. Eighth and Ninth streets.
Thomas Hague to L. o. and Jennie
Walker-South half of lot ., w and X,
Front and Second streets; love and affec-
UOn
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Onlcial Fees.

County Clerk Rhoads reports that dur
ing the month of June he issued thirty
eight marriage licenses. The fees of his
office for the month footed up S575 40.
Recorder Frank T. Johnson reports
that during the month of June he col
lected in fees $3.50 70.
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The W. G. L. U. Building.

Next week the Women's Christian
Temperance Union viii break ground
for the erection of its new building on
Third street, between X and l.. The
building will for time be 20x40 feet,
with porch of the same dimensions, but
will be added to later ON.
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Thrnw No Bombs.

Attention is called to the fact that any
person detected in the act of throwing
bombs, torpedoes or other explosives at
any person, or into any crowd or process
sion, will be promptly arrested and Wig
orously prosecuted therefor.
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Weather FORECAST.

Weather indications for Northern Califor-
nia-Fair weather, except light rain in North
ern Nevada; winds generally westerly; cooler,
except nearly stationary temperature along
the coast.
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MachinIsts and Plumbers.

There is still left a good assortment of
brass goods, fittings, etc, which are be-
ing sold by Huntington Hopkins Com
pany at a clOsing-otit price
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Islacer ON Mheels.

The elegant car that is to advertise the
resources and products of Placer County
through the East left for Auburn last
night 1t is a rolling palace
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DOCTOR WILLIAMS
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OFFICES
e12 K Street. Sacramento, Cal,
SUMMIT SODA SPRINGS,

THE SUMMER RESORT OF THE SIERRA
/ Nevadas, for health and pleasure seekers.
Stage leaves the Summit, c. p X. r., for tbs
Springs every morning a o'clock.
mY27-3n* GOULDEN x JACOBS. Props.
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NOTICE.

TTHAVING COAfETO OUR KNOWLEDGE
that certain agents of other firms engaged
in the manufacture of sarsaparilla and iron,
and particularly one j. +. McCralfen, repre-
senting Schmidt & Co. of Stockton, have been
circulating statements to the effect that we no
longer have the right 10 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 q superior preparation of "SARSAPA-
RILLA, IRON and NICHI WATER" and
viii continue to do so, all reports to the con-
trary Notwithstanding. Any statements OF
Mr.. McCraken, or any one else, that any one
firm has the exclusive privilege of selling sar-
saparilla and iron are wholly unfounded.
G.. SCHNERR & CO.
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An Offer to Ladies'.

An establishment which is generally alive
10 the interests of those with whom il deals,
can always rely upon a substantial considera-
ton II is customary with leaders To replen-
ish their stock and add new designs as the
trade demands. such is the case with Moore
q McGrath the well known milllncrs, 420 j
street. They have inaugurated semi-annual
clearance sale. and ladies Will find II to their
advantage to inspect the elegant assortment
which is Offered at one-halfthe regular prlces.'
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HAVING SECURED THE SERVICES OF
III J. +. RICHARDSON, formerly with
Masl<y OF San Francisco, we are prepared TO
furnish our friends and the public with al
latest varieties of candies. CARAMELS
SPECIALITY.
Opera House Candy and Ice Cream ParlOrs
SI3 X street.
my3o-tf3p Il. 70 PEDLAR. Proprietor.
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If you want anything in the musical line.
don't fail TO try Hammers Music Store, No.
$50 street; largest stock and lowest price,
Sole agency Chickering q Sons Pianos.
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Standing OF tho Clnns

The following table shows the standing
of the four California; Leacne clubs:
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MARRIED.

MENDIS- -KELLER-In this city. Julv 7st
by Rev. Arnold T. Needham. Antoine T.
Mendis to Fannie Isabella Keller, both of
this city.
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BORN.
FERAUT-In this city. July I'd, to the wife of
Bert Feraut. daughter
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w. F. PURNELL. GOO j street.

NEW YORK DELICACIES STORE.
OELECT STOCK or IMPORTED AND
- Domestic Cheese Bologne Sausage Sar-
dimes, French Mushrooms Peas. Russian Cav
lar, Picked Eels and other canned goods Also,
Pigs Feet, Ham, Eggs Butter, Milk, But
terInilk, Nuremberg Black Bread, etc. Country
orders promptly attended to. 723 J street Sp
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Confirmation Wreaths, Wells and White
Sash Ribbon.
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Jones, Fisch & Watson will give a
social ut Turner Hall on Saturday even
inc
The state chronicle., 1891-10-20

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and more pure literature of the
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Price sc. a copy BY mail 81 a year.
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