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The record-union., 1892-11-12
SMOIHERBD IN DUST.
An Excellent Prospect of a Boom in
Sickness.
People in the Residence Portion of the
City Complain of the Dust
Laden Atmosphere.

Possibly the Board of Health might de-
velop sufficient influence with the City
Trustees to have the streets sprinkled, if
that body would try it on.
If the present condition of the streets,
especially in the residence portions of the
city, is allowed to continue a few days
longer the public may look out for an
outbreak of diphtheria and other disor-
ders peculiar to the throat and respiratory
organs.
AS it is now, all the dust and germ
loaded filth of the streets is held in sus-
pension in the atmosphere, so thick that
one see clearly but few blocks distant.
Houses are filed with it, and children
are made sick from it, while even adults
are generally complaining of throat and
lung troubles.
There seems to be some misunderstand-
ing between our City Fathers and the
clerk of the weather, as the latter fails to
send showers of rain to lay the dust after
the former discontinue the sprlnkling of
the streets. If any person has ever dis
covered that November dust is any less
Objectionable than July dust the fact has
been studlously withheld from the public,
who regard the one as quite as obnoxious
as the other.
The people want the dust kept down at
all seasons of the year-in November as
well as in September, or June, or any
other month, and expect to pay for it. 1t
is cheaper than doctors bills and funeral
expenses, and has never been objected to.
Just why the city authorities shut Off on
street sprinkling at fixed date, without
regard to the condition of the streets, is
something that the public cannot under
stand.
There is a general demand just now for
relief from the clouds of dust that spread
filth and sickness among the people, and
it should be needed. 1t is the duty OF the
Trustees to provide for such contingent
cies when the tax levy is made each year,
and there should be no excuse on the
ground of lack of funds.
The truth is, the city should own it's
own sprinkling carts and order them out
whenever the condition of the streets is
such as to require wetting down. 1t now
costs some $4,000 or $4,000 to have the
streets sprinkled for tho summer months,
whereas If the city owned its own sprink-
ling wagons the cost would. it is be-
lieved, be not more than one-half that
sum.
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treated and the house robbed by two
burglars. Information was promptly
given to the police and the police con-
cealed the matter from the public until
three days afterward. They had a full
description of the robbers given them on
Monday, which they might have had pub
ished on Tuesday. But they decided to
give the criminals two clear days in
which TO make their escape. The public
should have been put on the alert for
them, but instead no one was on the alert
and the rascals escaped.
The same thing is frequently done in
other cities. but it is wrong. There is no
better detective than the newspaper, and
officers would better serve the ends of
justice by making public many things
which they withhold from the press in
the hope of gaining little personal credit.
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ILLEGAL VOTERS.
Two of Them Promptly Attended tc
by Judge Cravens.

Two of Them Promptly Attended to
by Judge Cravens.
In the Police Court yesterday Dan
Dixie had his reputation assailed, was
tried for being a common drunkard,
found guilty and will be sentenced to-
day. Several officers testified that Dan
had become sufficiently notorious to
come under the charge preferred against
him.
Dixie is a retired blacksmith, and dis
tinguished himself in court by con-
tinually interrupting the proceedings by
his attemps at oratory.
John, alias "Nosey," Connors, who
pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace,
was sentenced to the County Jail for
ninety days.
r.. FL. Grady, who pleaded guilty to
misdemeanor in having attempted to
vote illegally, explained that he had been
IN the precinct since May and believed he
had the right to vote. Judge Cravens said
Grady had evidently been imposed upon
by someone more interested than himself,
and that it would afford him more
pleasure to pronounce judgment upon
the one who was at the bottom of it. He
sentenced Grady to fine of 500, with
the usual alternative.
William Humboldt, evidently an In
dian, who also pleaded guilty to attempt
ing to vote without credentials, was
sentenced to sixty days in the County
Jail.
William Busey, for a similar offense,
asked to withdraw his plea of guilty, and
had his case continued until Monday.
All Ben, charged with gaming, had his
case continued over until to-day.
frankie Thorne, charged with keeping
l. haY ra1
owing to the failure of the complaining
witness to prosecute.
Helen Perry, Willie Mayors and Hadie
Bayers, charged with vagrancy, growing
out of the same case, were also discharged
at the request of the prosecuting attorney.
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NEEDLESS ALARMS.
The Fire Department Called Out
Twice NeedIessIW
Chief Engineer Guthrie Complains of
Street Obstrucdons-A Gasoline
stove Explosion.

An alarm of fire was turned in from
box Z, which is located at Second and @
streets, last evening about 7s30 o'clock.
The fire, however, was at Sixth and Y
streets, and the fremen were compelled
to make q wide circuit. An old tumble
down shanty which is occupied by some
Chinese had caught fire, and some excited
individual, seeing the blaze and prob
ably not knowing that the department
could be of little service on the Y-street
levee, turned in an alarm from the first
box he encountered.
The shanty burned to the ground, and
the loss did not amount to $40. Only the
hook and ladder went across the R-street
levee.
OBSTRUCTED STREETS.
Chief Engineer Guthrie came near meet
ing with very serious accident while on
his way to the fire. He was driving very
rapidly in his buggy and barely escaped
collision with the trunk of big tree on
q street, where someone had felled it and
left the larger logs lying in the wagon
way. Had he gone few inches farther
TO one size his horse would have been
thrown, his vehicle smashed, and himself
possibly killed.
The Chief complains bitterly Of the
manner in which the streets are allowed
to be obstructed, endangering not only
the fire engines, but the lives Of the men
and horses while rushing to fires. On
Tenth street two trees have been chopped
down and allowed to lie on the street.
and on Seventh street, between J and X,
piles of iron for the Government build
ing have been left lying more than half
way across the street.
Chief Guthrie says he is powerless to
compel people to remove their street OBJ
structions, and is weary Of complaining
The Street Commissioner alone has the
authority to compel people to keep the
public thoroughfares open for travel, and
unless it be done someone is likely to
have heavy claim for damages against
the city.
ANOTHER SMALL FIRE.
About $50 o'clock in the evening the
department was called out by an alarm
from box 26, caused by gasoline expio-
sion on Tenth street, near G. No dam
age resulted, and there was no real occa-
sion for the alarm.
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FOR THE POOR.
How the Rich Citizens ''SheIled Out''
for the Howards.

How the Rich Citizens ''SheIled Out''
for the Howards.
There are great many wealthy men in
this city, and a greater number of the
well-to-do class. This is how they helped
out the Howard Benevolent Association at
the thirty-four polling-places on Tues
day:
First Supervisor District-First pre-
cinct S6 70, second 81 25, third 81 70,
fourth S. 25, fifth 50 50, sixth Sll 40, sew
enth S2 15, eighth 81 49, ninth 81 80, tenth
81 90, eleventh 81 90 Total, Sl3 25.
Second Supervisor District-Eirst pre-
cinct 81 05, second IS cents, third 81 50,
fourth 81 So, fifth 81 rs, sixth So 45, sew
enth g, eighth So 45, ninth S2 O5, tenth
81 80. Total, S26 40.
Third Supervisor District-First pre-
cinct so cents, second 55 cents, third 81 40,
fourth 81 10, fifth So Co. sixth 81 20, sew
enth SI2 20, eighth Sl3 10, ninth IS cents,
tenth S. 30, eleventh 81 so, twelfth 50 05,
thirteenth 81 80. Total, sol 80.
The total collections in all the precincts
amount to Sl20 90.
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a Cooking Glass.

The educational classes in connection
with the Young Women's Christian AS
sociation consist of vocal music, Miss
Mary Dunster, teacher; Delsarte, under
Miss Mamie cambridge: Miss Celia Schu-
bert has the stenography class, the phys
ical culture is taught by Miss Bailey, the
General Secretary. The latest addition TO
the class work is one in cooking, in
charge of Mrs. Clara Parsons. The or
ganization considers itself very fortu-
nate in securing this valuable addition.
The Sunday meeting at 800 will be led
by Mrs. II. L. George.
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THE SUPERIOR JUDGEsHIP.
Department Two's Calendar Need
Immediate Attention.

Department Two's Calendar Needs
Immediate Attention.
Owing to the number of cases on the
calender Of Department Two of the Su-
perior Court that need immediate atten-
ton movement is on foot among the
local bar to have the Governor appoint
some one to preside in that court until
the newly elected Judge takes his seat.
Matt Z. johnson, the choice Of the peo-
pie at the recent election, cannot legally
take his seat until late in December or
early in January, as the election returns
must first be gone over by the county
canvassers, the latter then send a certiff-
cate to the Secretary of State, who re-
canvasses and certities to the Governor,
the latter issuing the necessary commits
sion. All this will take time, and the
court business will suffer considerably.
The general opinion is that Mr.. John
son will be appointed to preside until he
qualities.
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RESISTED ARREST.

Charles Dresser Accused of Petit Lar
ceny and Jailed.
Charles Dresser was arrested yesterday
evening by Officers Talbot and Ahern on
suspicion of having stolen some iron car
riage or wagon steps from the Union
Iron Works.
The officers state that the irons were
found in Dresser's possession, and that
he IS also believed to have been implicated
i'll a robbery.
When Dresser was accosted on X street
by the officers he undertook TO resist an
rsst, and they found it necessary to hand
Gull him to take him to the City Jail.
The record-union., 1892-11-12
ARARE OPPORTUNITY
Good Agricultural Land for $40
to 500 per Acre.

The Pacific improvement Company has re-
Gently purchased twelve thousand ceres OF
LAND in the heart Of Tehama County. for the
plrpose OF promoting subdivision and settle
ment This land embraces lands from first
class Sacramento Valley agricultural land to
land Of fair average quality, and is offered at
from SO to $50 per acre, in subdivisions Of
40, so, 120, 16o and $50 acres.
The terms upon which these land are offered
are especially attractive. They win be sold in
subdivisions, as above indicated, by tine pay
ment of interest only Tor three years, at which
time the purchaser can begin the payment Of
principal by Iaying the first of five equal an@
nual installments. Thus no part OF the prin-
e1pal IS &c be paid Tor three years. and then
the purchaser is to have five years Ia which to
pay five equal annual iDstallments, with in
terest at the rate OF per cent. per annum,
making payments extending over a period Of
eight years. Intending purchasers are as
sured that this is an opportunity to purchase
land OF fair average quality at $40 per acre,
and good agricultural land at $40 an acre,
with other grades of land at prices to CORE
spond between these figures
The assertion is frequently made that good
lands, suitable for general farming and ea-
peelally adapted for fruitgrowing, cannot be
had in California for less than from $50 TO
subject of this advertisement will prove to
home-seekers that this is an opportunity for
the purchase Of good agricultural land at $50
an acre, and for qualities grading down to fair
agricultural land at $40 an acre, on terms Of
payment which should make the disposition
of these lands to actual settlers result easy Of
accomplishment.
The primary object OF the purchase OF tkia
body OF land was the breaking up Of c largo
holding for the purpose Of promoting its set
tlement in smaller quantities and its devotion
to diligent husbandry.
For further particulars, call upon or ad-
dress VIM. IT. MILLS,
Land Agent of the @. P. r. H., Fourth and
r,1.--,,ee-,d streefs san Francisco Call
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Nlischievous Youngsters.

The "swing car" which runs from
Third and K streets to Tenth and P
streets, ran Off the track near the Art
Gallery about 4 o'clock yesterday after
noon and was unable to resume its regu-
lar trips for couple of hours. Some
mischievous youngsters had placed a
rock on the track, and as the car moves
along rather rapidly, the motor man
could not stop it in time to avoid the
s'ditpbinuD
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ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
soasEills. ~ eEg goG& asss
The record-union., 1892-11-12
Ryer Island Levee Conpected,

Two weeks ago the levee on Ryer Is
land wassconnected, inclosing the entire
island, and the event was the occasion
for turkey dinner on Ryer Island
dredger, given by Superintendent Jesse
II. Thomas. Those present were Super
intendent Thomas, Captains Win Hol-
lenbeck and Thomas Reese, Robert Mel
son, Frank Caruthers, Ed Tbousless and
a. Agnes, better known as the Lone
Pirate OF Cache Slough"
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In honor of the Neather Boss,

Lieutenant Finley was in this vicinity
yesterday, and the Weather Bureaus re-
ports show the highest and lowest tenn
peratures to have been 74' and 47o, with
light and variable winds.
The barometricaI readings at 5 A. NJ.
and 5 p NJ. were 30.l6 and 5000 inches.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 76' and 460,
and one year ago to-day, 6S' and AZ.
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THE SUPERVISORS.
They VIII Be Busy With Bills for Quite
n While.

The Board of Supervisors was in ses-
sion again yesterday, but attended to no
other business than the examination and
auditing of bills.
There is a ''raft'' of bills to be attended
to this month on account of the election.
and the board will have to extend its ses-
sion into next week in order to get
through with them.
Demands are in from 52S election Off
GERS, and as they are 10 receive $40 each
this election item alone will cost the
county S, ,2S0. Besides this there are bills
for printing proclamations, ballots, in
struction cards, sample ballots, registers,
delivering booths, ballots and other para
phernalia to the polls, ctc., all of which
make quite formidable bundle.
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. Assaulred by Footnads.

The police were informed yesterday
that several nights ago four footpads as
saulted George Sermonet and his brother
at Seventeenth and II streets, but were
put to flight.
A few nights atterward trainer,
on his way to Agricultural Park. was
stopped at Fitteeth and II streets, but the
footpads fled on hearing someone COM
inp
The record-union., 1892-11-12
To-daY,s Races.

Commencing at 1:30 o'clock this after
noon there will be a series of races at Ag-
ricultural Park. These will consist of
trotting, running, pacing, and mixed
trotting and pacing events, with several
entries in each.
The racing will be under the auspices
of the Pleasant Grove Driving Club, and
are expected to be quite exciting.
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Why the Difference Z

The people are not, for some reason,
paying their taxes as promptly this year
as last. 1t will be remembered that then
time they are this year away behind.
Absorption in politics has doubtless had
something to do with this condition of
affairs
The record-union., 1892-11-12
A Sermon to Young Men.

The Rev. E. E. Dodge, pastor of the
Central Methodist Church, will preach a
special sermon to young men tomorrow
morning. In the evening a concert will
be given by the Sabbath-school
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The Vote for Sheriff.

O'Neil claims thirty votes at the Amer
lean River bridge against seven for Nc
Mullen. If the claim be correct it would
leave him with an apparent plurality of
seventy-tour.
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Roc1zaway Restaurant.

NFEALsAT ALL HOURS SERVED IN Al
vi ftrSt-claSs manner. oysters in every
style. 3O4 X street, Sacramento CaI d.
BECICH, Proprietor
The record-union., 1892-11-12
OUR INFORMATION BUREAU.
Responses to Correspondents Seeking
Substantial Information.

For responses to questions of practical
value. Mere puzzles, and the curious and
common, answers to which ought To be found
in the ordinary home library, Will receive no
attention. Queries published without re-
sponses are Invitations to furnish answers,
to make this department an information eX-
change also. Communications must be brief
ana signed with name and address.
EDS. RECoRD-UNIoN: Would you
kindly answer through your paper the
following question: is Oak Park in the
Fourth Supervisor District, and also
what precinct?
III. S. T., Walsh's Station.
Fourth District, Precinct 5.
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STATE HOUSE HOTEL,
Ben johnson, Proprietor,
Cor. Tenth and X Streets, Sacramento, Cal

TTHTS FINE FAMILY HOTEL CONTAINS
1 40 rooms and is the most desirably To-
Gated Hotel in the city, but one block from
the Stale Capitol. Electric cars pass the door.
Board ana room. 81 IS 10 So per day.
Meals, 20 cents.
Special Rates for Families, Theatrical
Troupes and Commercial Travellers.
Accommodations tirst-class
Free baths. Free bus to and from hotel.
b. B. BROWN. Manager.
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INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
w EITE Fl ELP ONLY.
Meals. 25 Cents.
HE NEW PLEASANTON,
F. BAYERsDORFER, Proprietor.

THE NEW PLEASANTON,
r1k : HOWARD STREET. NEAR THIRD.
! I'D san Francisco, a First-class LODGING
Hotel; goo rooms, en- suite aud single; gas and
running water in each room: best beds in the
world. Per Gay, so cents and up; per week,
81 so ana up.
THE NEW GRAND, 246 Third street. be-
tween Howard and Folsom, san Francisco:
rooms, en- suite and single. Per day. 25 cents
and UP, and per week, 81 so and up
EMPIRE HOUSE, 636 Commercial street,
san Francisco established 1860: $50 neat
and wellkept rooms; cleanest beds. Per day,
20 cents and up; per week 81 and up.
SIS Houses axe open all night
MWS JACOB HOEGES Il co Prons
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Lust Arrived.

Those fine large bloater mackerel,
over II pounds, at Lynn's, 140i
o street.
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IN T0~DAY'S SALE!
We Have Many Lines Of Excellent
Value Marked at Prices to Close.

The balance OF the MISS MAY MGRATH STOCK OF
MILLINERY will be sale still further reductions We
have to close this stock goods entire as our Millinery Par
Os filled with the choicest styles of the We
will also make third reduction on all our Fine Trimmed Hats
The record-union., 1892-11-12
PACIFIC HOTEL,

Corner and Fifth Streets, Sacramento.
CENTRALLY LOCATED AND CONVFN-
family 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 25 cents
G. II. SINGLETON. PrOnrietor.
The record-union., 1892-11-12
A SPECIMEN CASE

How Would-Be Detectives Sometimes
Overdo Things.
On Monday a woman in San Francisco
was bound and choked and otherwise ILL
The record-union., 1892-11-12
MANSION HOUSE

Stockton, Cal
DATES, 81 TO So PER DAY: MEALS 90
II cents. Weoer avenue, opposite Court.
house VAN NESS q OGULLN Props,
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nrHER PoINTs oF INrEREsr.

And now we visit an object of special
interest to all visitors in Sacramento, SUIT
fer's Fort. This old structure which
nlaved such a conspicuous part in the
early history of California, was estab-
lished by John A. Sutter in 1889 and was
the first point in California reached by
immigrants crossing the continent. From
this fort General Sutter sent out various
relief expeditions. The fort has lately
been restored and provisions made Tor It's
maintenance.
After visiting the swimming baths we
drove through the beautiful residence
norton of the city amid the luxurious
foliage to the magnificent palatlaL
The record-union., 1892-11-12
MAISON FAURE
Restaurant de France,

u tors, 427 X street, near Metropolitan
Theater. Family orders, banquets and wedding
parties a SDecialtY.
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THE SADDLE ROCK
Restaurant and Oyster House.

EIRsT-CLASS HOUSE IN EVERY RE-
/ spect. Ladies' diuing-toom separate. Open
day and night. BUCkMANN d CARRA-
CHER. ProprietorS. No. 1919 Second street,
between and Is, Sacramento.
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AN OPEN LETTER.

HONOLULU, March 90, 1892.
MESSRS HOBRON, NEWMAN & co.
GENTLEMEN: Having used the Edi son Mimeo-
graph for the past years cheerfully
recommend it most perfect device for
dupl eating purposes. Tt is in daily in
our drawing office dup1 eating pl ans, specift
cations, sketches and c1rcul ars. We find It
convenient, lean, eff1cie nt and one Of the
most indi spensa able appl ances in office.
HONOLULU IRON WORKS co.
HOBRON, NEWMAN & CO., Agent for the Edi son
Monograph
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Hilo and the Pacific Gable.

Hilo and the Pacific Gable.
Mr.. EDITOR: My good friend
the editor of the Friend says: ave
grieve to find brother Gulick per-
uniting himself such a heresy as
to hope that the Pacific cable shall
land at Hilo. We know our Hilo
friends have large views, but to
encourage in them such hopes as
this, is it not going a little too far?
Make Hilo a cable station, and
there is no knowing what more
they will aspire to-"
1t is a "grieve"-ous thing to be
publicly accused of heresy especi-
ally by SO liberal-minded a pub
licist as my critic. Who would
have believed that he could be-
come "heresy hunter"
I do not suppose it will make
any difference to Uncle Sam what
any of us, think as to where it will
be most advantageous for us to
have the cable landed. If at any
time he decides to lay a cable, he
will probably locate it where it
will be best for the cable and for
his own interests.
We were informed by those in
authority on the Thetis that the
course from Point Conception, near
Santa Barbara, to Hilo they found
by comparison was the best of the
three that have been surveyed.
If the cable should be laid direct
to Hilo the inevitable result would
be that Hawaii, Maui and Homo.
lulu would quickly be united by
cable. Would not Honolulu anC
the rest of the islands have al
great reason to rejoice as HilC
rejoice itself?
Whereas if the cable goes frs
to Honolulu, it is likely to b.
many years before the group il
J connected by telegraph.
Let us not be 80 absurdly iealou
of Hilo as to stand in our owl
light. THos. /. GULrCK.
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