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The record-union., 1892-03-24
LAND-HOLDINGS IN CALIFORNIA;
CORRECTION.

In the paper on California land-hold-
ings, read before the San Francisco Chit
Chat Club by Mr.. William III. Mills, and
which was published in the RECORD
UNION of Saturday, the 9TH inst, some
errors of the copyist in the figures used
went into print. These are so important,
and have such relevancy to the argument
of the essayist, that we deem it wise to call
attention to them, especially since the ex-
haustive treatise has been issued in
pamphlet form and copies are being
sought widely.
In treating of the gain of rural popula-
tions in California, and the far-reaching
effect upon the commercial activities ofthe
State, the essayist thus proceeds, and the
figures that should appear are those we
give below:
When a single individual owns 100000
acres, he enjoys the source of wealth derived
from that vast area. At the end of a year,
when the product of a region vast is dis
tributed back to the producer, the owner re-
ceives practically all, for what is paid to the
farm laborer barely affords to him a subsist-
tying the higher desires of civilized lite from
the cultivation Of land. In the entire Sacra-
mento Valley the one hundred largest hold
ing embrace ], ,654 900 acres of land. Ninety
per cent, OF it at least is capable of supporting
family on each 100 acres or employing the
industry of a single agricultural cultivator
with the assistance of his family on each fifty
acres. Take the larger figure, however and
100 holders in the Sacramento Valley have
l6,54O farms of 100 acres each. The pro-
prietorship OF 100 acres OF fertile land under
favoring climatic possibilities would give to
these 100 holdings 16, $40 families The
urban population demanded by these would
more than double that number. Thus 32.-.
900 families are displaced in the Sacramento
Valley by the holdings of 100 men. But ex-
Guiding these 100 largest holders in the val
ley, the next 200 below them own a still
greater quantity. Thus 800 men usurp the
opportunity for subsistence of at least "a 900
families. They displace civilization; they
force the population into the cities or offer
the choice of emigration Travelling through
the region in question, the observer is struck
with the great disparity between its fertile at
tractiveness and the Infrequency of human
habitation. The influence of all this on the
agricultural labor is most degrading He
does not become a landed proprietor: that
hope is denied him forever. His usefulness in
grain-growing, even, is being superseded by
harvesting machinery. Breadstuffs are pro-
duced with corresponding cheapness; but this
does not compensate for that broad displace-
ment of civilization, and the relegation Of the
fairest portion of our beautiful State to its
primitive solitude
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5fterfnl 5tntirea.

SUBSCRIPTIONS taken for periodicals and
newspapers, foreign or domestic. GRIFFIN,
603 K street.
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Nothing attracts more attention to a Iady's
general OUTFIT that tasty, becoming Hat. A
Ylsltto the MILLINERY EMPORIUM OF MRS.
+: SULLIVAN, sos STREET, will but con
vince you that her styles the latest and most
varied and her prices as low as those obtain
able elsewhere. She has just received an ele-
CANT line Of Trimmed and Untrinaned Hats OF
the very latest designs, direct from the East See
her Chlldren'S Hats in fine Milan straw, ready
trimmed in all-silk ribbon for ST. Good Straw
Picnic Hats, ready trimmed, can be obtained as
The record-union., 1892-03-24
IT is Not What We saw

But what Hoods Sarsaparilla does, that
makes it sell, and has given it such firm
and lasting hold upon the confidence of
the people.
For dinner pill and general family
cathartic we confidently recommend
Hoods Pills.
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gale grna. s. 90.

On March "A, 1903, the reign of Queen
Elizabeth came to an end.
Perhaps one of the most interesting
incidents in her career was that in
which Walter Raleigh figured. He es-
tablished himself in royal favor by
throwing his cloak over muddy spot
and saving the Queen from soiling her
dainty shoes.
Not royal but popular approval
IS what we are aiming for and
nothing deserves it more than our
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.
We are daily adding new attrac-
tlons, to make mention of which
would take too much newspaper
space. The stock is larger and
better assorted than at any pre-
Ylous season. The prices are
guaranteed to be right.
Children's Cheyiot Waists, ages
4 to u years. Special value at
25C each.
Children's Blouse Waists in
domet flannel and sateen, ages s
to A. Price, SOC each.
Children's Blouse and Plain
Waists, in fancy wool, flannel and
sateen, ages 4 to u years. Price,
SOC each.
Children's AlI-wooI Flannel
Waists and BIouses, ages 4 to 70
years, 81 and ST 50 each.
Children's apiece Suits in
greater variety than ever before,
both light and dark colorings; 10
to u different patterns; ages 4 to
I3, at 81 50 a suit.
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Jrafta, #eena, aprnoure, Gtr,
SEALED PROPOSALS

WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE
w of this company until noon of MON
DAY, March IS, 1892, for one years lease,
commencing April l, 1892. OF the pavilion
and exclusive privilege of selling temperance
drinks at Oak Park. The right to reject any
and all bids is reserved. Address CFsSTRAL L
ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO. m21-td
The record-union., 1892-03-24

PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH by
use of local anesthetic. DR.. WELDON, Den
tist, Eighth and streets
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5teiit ADVERTISEMENTS.
a GRAND SOCIAL BALL

WILL BE GIVEN ATHOUSTON'SH HALL.
w Courtland, FRIDAY EVENING, March
25th, for the benefit of the Grand Island
School. Admission, 81. m24-2t
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Entered at the Postofice at Sacramento as
second-class matter.
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SAN FRANCISCO STOCK SALES.
SAN FRANCISCO, March as, 1892.

For coughs, asthma and throat disor-
ders, use Browns Bronchial Troches.
Twenty-Five cents box.
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80 pieces Silk Stripe
Flannel at 25c a yard.
Persian Cords, black
ground, fancy patterns
at I5c a yard.
so pieces Summer Nov
elites, II inches wide, at
Ioc a yard.
3O-INCH CHALLIE, IN
LIGHT AND DARK PATTERNS,
AT ) CENTS A YARD.
46-inch Stripe Bedford
Cord Dress Goods; all
new spring shades, 81 50
a yard.
45-inch Fancy Wool
Beige, extra finish, at 81
a yard.
43-inch Fancy Checks
and Plaids Serge at soc
a yard.

S25 to S35 K ST.. and 1926 Ninth.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06
JAKE BRETZFELD GUILTY.
The First Lawyer Convicted of a
Crime in Hudson County.

In the Court of General Sessions this
morning, Jacob M. Bretzfeld, lawyer,
living at No. 144 Cambridge avenue, Jer-
sey City Heights, and practicing in Hobo
ken. was convicted by jury on an in
dictment for petty larceny. This after
noon Morris Bretzfeld. Jacobs father.
will be placed on trial on an Indictment
charging him with embezzlement.
This is the f1rt slime that lawyer has
been convicted of any criminal charge in
this county. 1t is noticeable fact that
the Bretzfelds have not the sympathy of
any of the legal profession. Their ways
have been the cause of other LAWYERS
stunning them as much as possible, and
their practise as a rule has been confined
to Justice of the Peace Offices. It is
understood that the Bar Association in
tends taking some action with regard to
them.
Harry Wills appeared as counsel for
Bretzfeld this morning. The Prosecutor
briefly stated the facts that had caused
the indictment, and Edward Meinhardt
was called and testified that he lived on
River street, Hoboken, and that last No
vember he was working for Mr.. Hoppe.
Meinharot left Hopes employ. Hoppe
owed him S12. and refused to pay it.
Meiuhardt then consulted Bretzfield and
paid BretZfeld, So. Bretzfeld collected
$6. so from Hoppe and did not make any
offer to pay it to Meinhardt. Meinhardt
went before Recorder McDonough and
made a complaint, and then Bretz:eld
offered to pay the Sc so, but Meinhardt
would not accept it.
Mr. Hoppe testified that he had been
waited on by Bretzfeld, and given him IA
check for $3.50.
Bretzfeld In his own behalf testified that
be had no intention OF keeping the
money.
Judge Lippincott in his charge said that
the jury under the Indictment could bring
in a conviction for embezzlement. The
jury, after being out short time. brought
In verdict convicting Bretzfeld of lar
ceny. The Court will probably sentence
him on Thursday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06
SLAUGHTER HOUSE" BUTCHERY.
McAleer Saves IA Mans Life at the Motor
nuR Hnhokan SaInnn

McAIeer Saves Mans Life at the Notori-
GUS Hoboken Saloon.
The saloon at the corner of Willow and
Twelfth streets, Hoboken. owned by John
Hoens and.known:as the slaughter house,
because of the frequent mashed heads
made there, was the scene Of
another melee early yesterday morning.
Only the bravery of Policeman McAleer
prevented a murder. The saloon was
full of drunken carousers, and during the
festivities the wife of the proprietor who
was in the saloon was handled with too
much familiarity, so the bartender
thought, by John Hostrander, one of the
customers.
The drink server thereupon came from
behind the bar and smashed Hostrander
in the face. The assaulted man returned
the blow, and the hangers-on, ene and all.
armed with beer glasses and clubs,
jumped to the bartender's assstance ce and
added to the reputation of the house by
beating Hostrander into insensibility.
Policem man McAleer was walking along
Willow street when he heard the disturb
ance. He knew the danger Of the place,
but without hestatiag rushed into the
saloon. The mob was at first inclined to
attack the policeman, but he drew
his club and the mob all left
by rear windows deserting the place. The
policeman called the ambulance and sent
Hostrander to the police station where
his wounds were dressed. Some arrests
will be made probably today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06

resident of Gutenberg, took place yester
day from his home on Herman avenue.
The services were conducted by the Rev.
II. II. Sehenpe. The body was laid at
rest In the Floral Hill Cemetery,
The residents of West New York. met
Saturday evening for the purpose of pro-
testing against the erection of the two
new fire houses on the property at the
rear of the new Town Hall. They claim
that 1t will be necessary to enlarge the
new Town Hall at some future date, and
the ground at its rear will be needed for
it's extension. II was decided to petition
the Council to erect one engine house on
Niles avenue aad the other in Dallytown.
The Empire Engine Company of West
Hoboken, held a successful picnic and
summernight'S festival at Schuetzen
Park, Saturday. The attendance was
large and everyone had a good time.
During the festivities handsome silk
banner was presented to Americus Hook
and Ladder Company for having the
largest number of men in line ana for
neat appearance in the parade on Decora-
tion Day,
The United Singing Societies of Hud-
son county held a picnic and fest at the
SchuetZen Park yesterday. The societies
that participated were:-Eiche, of Union
Hill; Liedertafel. OF U MON Hill; Melodia,
of Jersey City; Quartette Club, of Jersey
City Heights; Euntracht and Hoboken
Quartette, Of Hobokeu.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06
CITY NEWS NOTES.

Albert j. Phillips of No. 303 Main
street, Paterson, before Police Justice
O'Donnell this morning for assaultiDg
John S. Hardin, an Erie railroad conduct
or, yesterday. The assault took place ut
Clifton, Passaic court. The court had no
jurisdiction, and let Phillips go.
Robert Kerr of No 46 York street was
held by Police Justice O'Donnell this
morning for hurting dishes at his wife
while drunk last night. She was struck,
but was not badly hurt.
Six year Old tTimothy Connolly of No.
152 Wayne street was found dead in his
bed Saturday evening.
six year old girl named Vonlinskie
was found wandering alone about the olg
Pennsylvania depot last night She
couldn't tell wher5 she lived. She was
taken to the Gregory street station and
subsequently 'tured over to the care of a
Polish priest who lives at No. 247 Warren
street.
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday of
this week, being ember days, or quarter
lenses, will be observed by Roman Catho-
lies as days of fasting.
Ex-Chahcellor Runyon today presented
the Will of George ID. Moore to the Chanc-
ceIlor, and asked for legal construction
of il. Mr.. Moore was at one time Surro-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06
FINELIA GOT SQUARE.
lie Broke All Giordina's Windows
For Shooting Mrs. Finelia.

A desperate row occurred among a
party of Italians last night in an open lot
in the rear of No. 1873 Steuben street, fac
ing Railroad avenue.
Marie Finelia (or Finelli). of No. 29
Railroad avenue. was shot through the
left wrist and had one of her cheeks
grazed by a bullet. Her assailant was
Michel Giordina. of No. 1873 Steuben
street. Mrs. Finelia's son, Jose, also
narrowly escaped bullet said to have
been aimed at him. 1t is this bullet, ac-
cordtng to current rumor among the
Italians of the neighborhood, that grazed
the mothers cheek. The affair created
intense excitement in this division of the
Italian quarter, and the yard and the
street in the vicinity were soon thronged
with an excited crowd. Giordina made
his escape during the excitement but
was subsequently found under his bed at
NO. l33 Steuben street, by Policeman
Thomas Kelly
Giordina was arraigned before Police
justice ODonnell this morning and was
remanded until Mrs Finelia is able to
appear in court. Her wounds are not
serious.
What led to the quarrel has not yet
been definitely ascertained. One report
Is that It was brought on by Mrs. Finelia
calling Giordina thief because he would
not pay her $40 he owed her. The Italians
who live in the neighborhood are reticent,
but it appears that a general fight was in
progress and that Giordani, finding him
self overpowered, drew his revolver and
fired at random, without aiming especl-
ally at Mrs. Finelia.
The husband of Mrs. Finelia smashed
the windows of Giordina's house after
the shooting occurred and beat one-eyed
but comely young woman, named Rosa
Brett, who lived in Giordina's house.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06
DROWNED OFF WHEEHAWKEN.

Joseph Blackburn Falls From Row
boat-His Companions Under Arrest.
Joseph Black, of No. 213 Clinton street,
Hopoken, and George Andrews and John
McKeirtt. of Nos. 215 and 65 of the same
street. hired a boat yesterday and went
out rowing in the Hudson River. When
off Weehawken Blackburn. who was in
the stern of boat. fell out.
McKevitt jumped out after him, and
though he made every effort to save him.
Blackburn sank and was drowned. Mo
Kevitt again boarded the boat and the
pair rowed around in the vain hope that
Blackburn might come to the surface.
Towards night they gave up hope and
rowed to the Weehawken shore and told
of the days happenings at the Weehaw-
ken police station.
Here they were referred to the Hoboken
police, and when they came to the Ho-
boken Headquarters and tell their story
they were so uncertain as to details that
they were locked up and Coroner Parslow
was notified.
The Coroner came to the police station
this morning and examined both men
concluded to hold them for criminal care
lessnesness until he could make an inves
tigation in Weehawken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06
TIE ELK'S BENEFIT.

stars will be numerous this evening at the
Academy of Music. An entertainment will be
given for the benefit of Jersey City Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Eiks. Actors and
actresses are Interested iu this order as many of
the profes sion are members and they are always
ready to volunteer their services to assist the
Elks as the order has frequently aided actors in
distress.
Among the volunteers who will appear this
evening are:-florence Bndley, Drew A. Nor
ton, Charles A. Dittmar, Frank Bush, Imro Fox
Frank e. McNish, La Regaloncta and La
Graclosa, Eva Nudge The Days Lizzie and
Venie Master Leon, Ethel Lynton, The Mack
SGlly Hattie Anderson, Judge and Byrnes,
Trans Atlantic Quartette, Edwina, Louis Dit
mar, James AIahoney, j. NJ. Martin, Harry
Booker and Prof. Wagner's Orchestra.
The regular prices viii prevail, but the seats
have been sold so rapidly that few choice seats
are left and the tardy will be disappointed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06
Musical services at st. Bridget,s.

The closing evening service of the
season was held at St Bridget's Chu4eh
last evening. An elaborate musical pko-
gramme was rendered by the two chatrs
uuder the direction of Mr.. FranAG.
played remarkable Improvement. both in
the quality of tone production and il the
general execution, the effect iE the
"Heavens are telling'' and the Regina
Coeli' being very fine.
The solos were well sustained by Miss
Curry, soprano; Miss Reilly, alto; Mr..
Archbold, tenor; Mr.. Sheridan, bass.
The "Infiammatus," from Rossinrs
"Stabat Mater" was beautifully sung
by Miss Curry.
During the service Mr.. Dessert per-
formed several organ solos. displaying a
fine technique and full command of the
organ.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06
A HARRISON LETTER.
If the President Isn't First Choice
BE Isn't in 1t at All.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, June 6, 1S92.-
Everything was Blaine yesterday, and
his boom continued to grow through the
night. The Harrison men seemed some
what discouraged and fearful that they
would not be able to hold their men In
line. With view of holding their men
and hoping for success on the first ballot,
the following letter was made public:-
Shelby NJ. Catllom, Grand Pacific Hotel Chi
cdqo H.:
DEAR SIR,-In case am am not nominated on
the first ballot, you will please withdraw my
name from the convention. Yours truly,
BENJAMIN HARRISON,
The original of this letter is said TO he
still in the possession of Senator Cullom,
and Was shown by him to several of his
friends, among whom is B. c. Marsh of
East St. Louis. MIR Marsh is relative of
Mr.. Cullon and one of the Repu blicans in
attendance upon the convention from
Southern Illinois. lie Is The man who is
credited with having made it public.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06
county now has no further interest in the
rivers condition.
ArA

PASSAIC NASTINESS
one and a half miles below Passaic
City oil from the Passaic Gas WORKS and
the Standard Oil Company was seen to
noat in great quantities on the surface of
the river. and the water began to assume
again black color and to become thick
with solids. Vegetable matter was very
plentiful, and great quantity of scum,
the refuse from q bleaching or woollen
mill dotted the river in cakes. This scum
was sometimes white. sometimes blue,
green, black or red, depending entirely on
The color of the dye being used But q
short distance further on a scum, oily and
nasty, covered the surface of the river
like veil, as if to shut from the view of
It's victims the disease and death surely
hidden in the depths beneath it. The
stones and ground on the shore were
covered with an incescribable filthy
slime which had been left there by re-
ceclng tides, indicating but too truly the
FOUL stuff that constantly flows up and
down the Passaic River. Where this
Shiny substance had fastened itself to
small trees and bushes it had absorbed
the life blood and poisoned their system.
Ihey were all stunted and blighted
to them burden. In many cases
these Young trees had given up the fight
against the poisonous substance and their
dead and decaying trunks were ready to
fall into the river.
This disgusting condition of the river
that supplies the water we drink can
only be appreciated by being seen, but
the worst has not been told yet. When l
next treat of this subject | will present
facts that will be astounding, facts that
can scarcely be believed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06
GUTTENBERG'S UNKNOWN DEAD.

The Man Found Unconscious on the
Boulevard Thursday Dies at ST. Marv's.
The man who was found unconscious
near the Gutenberg race track last
Thursday, died at St. Mary's Hospital
yesterday morning. The autopsy will be
made today to discover the cause of
death. The hospital physicians think the
man was suffering with suustroke.
The only marks of Identification found
upon him were the name and address
written in q memorandum book. William
Knoud, No. 312 w. Fortieth street, New
York. He was small in size, about fifty
years old, wore gray side whiskers and
was dressed in plain dark clothes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06
Lersex,s school Exhibit

A meeting of the Superlntendents of
the Public Schools throughout the State
was held in Trenton, Saturday. for devils
ing a proper system of exhibiting the re-
suits of the work and methods of the
school system of New Jersey at the Chi
cago Fair. The Superintendents decided
that, as the space allowed for such exhib-
it's ia small. only the very best work of
the pupils of the schools shall be sent.
The brightest pupils IN the State will be
called upon to contribute some of the re-
suits of the school system, and the very
best will be afterwards selected from the
yarions attempts.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06
pflucst MONDAY In Hoboken.

Hoboken wears n holiday air today for
it is P6nst Monday and most of the citi-
zens are pleasure hunting. All morning
the Sixth Battalion Schuetzen Buud
paradad through the street headed by
fnil band preparatory to leaving for
Paterson to attend the festival at Sachs
Park.
The Hoboken Independent Schuetzen
Corps also paraded through the streets
and then went TO the Union Hill Schuet-
zen Park, where their annual picnic was
held.
left by the trains and boats early in the
morning. Tonight the Lyra Singing So
ciety will have a Phngst festival at Pohl-
mans Pavilion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06
Waits with Mixed up Geography.

Richard Jones, twelve year old boy,
In the uniform Of Western Union Tele-
graph messenger. was prisoner
with two chums this morning in Justice
O'DonnelPs court. All three were found
asleep in "A sleeping coach in the Pennsyl-
yania Railway yard. Young Jones when
questioned said he was from Buffalo One
of the other boys gave his name as James
Smith, and said he met Jones at Harris
burg Pa. The third youth is also named
Jones, He says he is no relation to the
telegraph messenger, though he halls
from Buffalo also. He says he also met
the telegram messenger at Harrisburg.
Police Justice O'Donnell held the trio for
further examination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06

The special song service at the Greenville
Reformed Church last evening attracted large
number of people. The choir under the direc-
tion of Organist Westervelt rendered an excel
lent programmes; Mrs. +. Schultz and Mrs.
George S. Smith rendered soprano solos and Mr.
j. Ennis sang a tenor solo.
The Lutheran Choral Union of lions Evan
gel.cal Lutheran Church held its first special
song service at the church last evening. The
building was thronged and the Unions first
effort was big success, Misses Louise ScheuJz.
Annie Ludwig and Annie Lamcken sang soprano
solos, and Mr.. Charles Herig sang tenor solo,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-06
sCUDDER ON RAINSF0RD.
An Onslaught on tho Church-Saioon Pro-
jeet Promised for Next Sunday

Last Sunday Pastor Scudder, Of the Taber-
nacle, outlined a sermon he is to preach next
Sunday evening on DR.. Rainsford's saloon
church combination.
Il shall give my ideas pretty plainly, !" said
Mr.. Scudder Il have succeeded ia establishing
my athletic association and my Peoples Palace
VIII witou. ite ~ aba thr PS'Se Tou,
aid My work has ever been to take men and
boys from the rum shops. | should consider my
work failure should but entice them from one
saloon to another
Il am ploughing along in all manner of finan.
cial difficulties, though haven't cent of debt
on the palace. At present, however, there are
of $500 Still, shall never stoop to the depth
Of Mr. Rainsford's ideas.
sin my mind it can never achieve any amount
Of success. Imagine man turning up in pray erI
meeting with jag of ecclesiastical liquor ops
himl' I