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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-05-21
A DAUGHTERS CLAIM.
Mrs. Saunders Appeals to the Court
Against Her Father.
She Alleges That Her Mother Was the
Owner of Property to Which
She is One of the Heirs.

The matter of the petition of Mrs. Adj
die NJ. Saunders for letters of administra-
ton on the estate of her deceased mother,
Mrs. Nelson Shaver, was up FOR hearing
before Judge Van Fleet yesterday. Mrs.
Saunders claims that when her mother
died she was the sole owner of some 200
acres of land and other property, the
deeds for which, executed by her father,
had been shown to her by her mother;
that after her mothers death her father
had refused to allow his children to see
the deeds and finally destroyed them.
Mrs. Saunders was represented by
Clinton l.. White, and shortly after the
case had been called the latter, seeing
Nelson Shaver in the courtroom, asked
that he be called to the witness-stand, to
which Shaver objected, and appealed to
the court to know if he could be COM
PEELED to testify without having been
summoned for that purpose.
Judge Van Fleet said the defense had a
right to call him as witness, and then
Mr.. Shaver made statement. He said
in substance that he cid give his wife a
deed to some two hundred acres of land,
at her request, but their sons-in-laW turned
out so bad that she feared If he should
die she would be left unproyided for
She always said she wanted him to keep
all the property as long as he lived. If
he died first she was TO have the deed re-
corded, and in case she died first it was
her express desire that he should destroy
the instrument. He made only one deed,
and by it conveyed 200 acres of land and
two houses and lots in this city. lie
burned the deed a month after Mrs.
Shaver died. His wife never had the
deed in her possession.
In response TO an inquiry by Mr..
White, witness denied having informed
counsel that he had delivered The deed to
his wife.
John Agner, neighbor of the Shayers.
testified that he was well acquainted with
the deceased in her lifetime. She had
shown him deed from her husband for
200 acres of what was known as the
Shaver ranch, and one to two lots in the
city. She took the deeds from tin box
which she kept under the bed, and while
exhibiting them cautioned Mr.. Agner not
to diVulge the fact to her husband as he
would he very angry. She said she
would leave the property to her daughters,
as her sons would get the rest.
Judge Van Fleet concluded that a suf-
ficient showing had been made by Mrs
Saunders TO warrant him in issuing let
tiers of administration, as prayed for,
which would open up the matter for fur
Their inquiry. He therefore appointed
Mrs. Saunders administrators for her
mothers estate, and fixed her bond at
s., 1000.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-05-21
Of our fruit crops will be found as fol-

The first blooming of fruit trees in Sac
ramento City has ranged IN the past
twenty years from February Sd to March
9Th.
The average annual or yearly number
OF clear days in this (Sacramento) county
IS about $50, while we find the average
annual number for Virginia TO be 130;
North Carolina, from 81 to 125; South Car
DINA, l32; Georgia, from 115 to III; tlori-
Ga. from la 10 l62; Alabama, from lis to
12S; Mississippi, rs; Louisiana, Ill to 1876:
Arkansas, Ia to 147; Tennessee, from 100
to 124; Kentucky, 104; Missouri, 119; Tex
as, from ll9 to 224; Colorado, 149 to $50:
Illinois, from los to III; Indiana. So to 100;
Indian Territory, I66; Iowa, SO to los;
Kansas, IA to 1874; Maryland. 107 TO 100;
Massachusetts,, 106 TO lI6; Michigan, 50 to
l02; Minnesota, 80 to rs; Montana. 102 to
l35; Nebraska, 122 to l29; Nevada. 1917;
New Jersey, 122; New Mexico, l65 to 227;
New York, 20 TO l04; Ohio, Sc to 100; Ore
gon, so 10 10; Pennsylvania, 81 to l07;
Rhode Island, 116; Utah, / IA TO go; Wash.
ington State, a to l35; Wisconsin, "A to
10Y; Wyoming, us TO l25.
California-F'rom IS at Eureka to 272 at
Keller; $50 at Sacramento, Ia at Los An
geles; 223 at Red Bluff, l25 at San Diego
and l46at San Francisco.
Yuma, Arizona, has the greatest num-
Der of clear days of any other portion of
the United States, there being 277 clear
days, as against 272 for Keller, in Inyo
County, California.
The above data speaks eloquently for
Sacramento County, and for that matter,
Tor the TWO entire great valleys OF the
State, where outdoor exercise can be
taken by The invalid almost constantly
for in this county there are only about
sixty to seventy rainy days in the year,
leaving nearly, or quite 800 clear and iair
DAYS.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-05-21
OUR VINTERLEEGGSS CLIMATE.
Why People Keep Healthy and Enjoy
Life in Sacramento.
Mild Winters and Pleasant Summer
Days - Seasons for Planting
and Harvesting.

The climatology of Sacramento bears
valley in which it lies. The mean annual
temperature is about 60.5o, the mean
maximum and minimum being S2.5o and
4l.4o, respectively, giving q range of 41.10.
Extremes of temperatures are absent, the
winters being nilder and the summers
uniformly cool. the great feature which
renders the summer climate pleasurable
is the universal prevalence of cool nights.
The mean temperature at night, from
June TO August, ranges between CO. and
65o.
This fact is due to the trade winds
which reach us as a south breeze at
about 4 p. NJ, and continues blowing,
with a mean summer velocity of seven
miles per hour, till early morning. The
numerous shade trees and liberal
sprinkling Of the streets in summer per-
ceptibly lovers the temperature during
the days Of extreme heat. The seasons
are divided distinctly into dry and wet
The latter comprise the months of Octo-
Der TO May; the dry from June to Sep
TENDER. The months Of greatest precip
itation are those OF December and Jan
nary. The average rainfall is about
twenty inches.
The climate Of Sacramento County, we
find by comparison with the average
temperature for December, is equivalent
10 spring in Philadelphia the Atlantic
coast of Virginia, Pittsburg, Penn;
Columbus, o.; Keokuk, Ia, and Arizona.
For January the mean average tempera-
lure is equivalent 10 spring in New York
City, Northern Ohio, Central Iowa and
Southern Colorado.
l5rom data furnished by Director Bar
wick of the State Weather Bureau, it APP
pears that for February the mean aver
age temperature is equivalent to autumn
in Boston, Albany, Buffalo. Oswego, De-
troit, Chicago, Central Iowa, Omaha and
Southern Colorado. The mean average
winter temperatures are equivalent TO
April in Philadelphia, the Atlantic coast
of Virginia, Northern Ohio, Central
Iowa and Omaha, also TO May in Rhode
Island, the Upper Lake region and the
eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains
north OF Cheyenne.
The average winter temperatures are
higher than those of Naples, Mentone.
san Reno, Rome. Pisa, Genoa. Nice and
Florence, in Italy; and Toulon, Marseil-
les and Cannes, in France.
The average winter temperature of this
county, as compared with places in the
southern portion Of the United States, is
the same as Montgomery, Ala; NicFs-
burg, Miss, and warmer than the win
ters in North Carolina, Augusta and
Atlanta, Ga; Shreveport, La; Little
Rock Ark; any portion of Tennessee,
and the greater portion of Texas and Ari
zona.
The above data show our average
winter temperature to be equivalent to
spring in the Eastern States and as far
south as Richmond, Va.
The following tabulated record shows
the time Of planting or sowing, and the
time OF maturity of our products, viz:
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-05-21
CHIEF RODGERS CITIZENSHIP
Judge Van Fleet Hears Arguments III
the Drew Rodgers Case.

Judge Van Fleet Hears Arguments in
the Drew-Rod@erS Case.
Arguments in the case of Warren f.
Drew against John y. Rodgers-which ac-
ton is to Gust Rodgers from the Office of
Chief Of Police-were commenced yester-
day afternoon in Judge Van Fleets court.
Charles T. Jones, counsel for Drew, made
the opening argument, and was followed
by 4. Z. Devlin for the defense, who had
not concluded his argument when the
court adjourned.
The case then went over until this
morning, when Mr.. Devlin will con-
clude. Mr.. Layson, also for Rodgers,
viii follow, and the concluding argu-
ment for the plaintiff viii be made by
Grove l.. Johnson.
Nearly if not quite all the points on
which both sides base their hopes for
victory have BEEN frequently referred to.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-05-21
THREE-TIME LOSER.
a Claimant FOR Heavy Damages Gets
Another Setback.


The case of Cavanagh VS.. The Sacra-
mento Transportation Company was
called for the third time in Judge Van
Fleets court yesterday on demurrer to
the amended complaint.
Cavanagh, who is grain dealer,
brought suit against the defendant for
damages amounting TO SlS5,000, for failure
to fulfill a contract for shipping large
quantity of grain by the Sacramento
river. The case was heard on two occa-
sions previous to yesterday, and each
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-05-21
WASH DRESS GOODS.

We showing the handsonnest line ever
brought to Sacramento, and they are selling fast
You will need these goods You will buy them.
You will buy them from US The variety that we
have is sufficient to suit the most skeptical New
lines Of goods arriving daily and from the fact that
we are the largest exclusive Dry Goods merchants
in this city, in better position to put before
you better selection larger stock and lower prices.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-05-21
Electric Cars to Oak Park.

Commencing the 18th, all cars on the P
street line will be run through to Oak
Park, between the hours of i:30 and 1920
P. NJ, and later Sunday nights. Try an
evening ride. It's luxury
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-05-21
GUILTY. OR NOT GUILTY 2"
Persons Accused Of Crime Who Wer
Not Ready to Plead.


In Judge Catlin's court yesterday a. J..
Beck, the young man who is accused of
having swindled w. I. Orth, was ar
raigned, but was given until next Mon
day in which to plead.
George Roberts, charged with assault
with deadly weapon, was given until
Friday next to enter his plea.
William Smith, for burglary, will have
to make up mis- mind by to-day whether
or not he is guilty Of burglary.
Joseph Herman, who is held on a
charge of murder, was allowed until next
Friday to plead.
George McCarty, charged with burg
larry, did not put in an appearance, be-
ing out on bail, and his case was -contin-
ued one week.
The hardest known wood is said to be
cocus wood. it turns the edge Of an ak,
however well tempered so it is claimed
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-05-21

When all Of the AZ acres are sold we will
commence Immediately to erect two nice mod
ern cottages upon two Of the lots, and when
completed all purchasers will have an oppor-
tun1ty OF guessing as to their cost The one
guessing nearest the cost Of first house will take
t, and the lot upon which it stands. Then cost
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-05-21

Among the many interesting things that the visitors OF the
National Editorial Association interested not
overlooked there being great ladies that avaed them
selves the opportunity of visiting
able attire which the weather demands They all
surprised prices and many bought bills of goods take
back to their Eastern homes 1t indeed gratifying to to
think that compete with and underse many the
large Eastern houses We have the conclusion that
life is too short for attempts preenSes that end in moth
ing This sale of the Cha Weiger Bankrupt Stock will end in
winning your patronage We afraid quote
prices and particularly desire that all visitors will learn
our present prices for everything in Dry Goods
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-07

fortune which is estimated at from $4,000
to $4,000.
The remarkable and creditable thing i'm
Mr.. Atkins's career is that young man
with no early advantages, and no educa-
ton worth the name, should by the force
of his own will have grown to be leader
of men, and leader in his business and
profession to the degree which he attained.
As an editor his strong point was the news
and his faculty for writing short, pungent
paragraphs. The long argumentative ed
itorial was not within his scope, but no
man could turn an incisive item with read
Ter or keener point than he. 1t was these
two characteristics which made the Argus
what it has been for so many years.
In his religious belief Mr.. Atkins was a
devoted Episcopalian. He had long been
a vestryman of Christ's church, Montpel-
ier and a leading factor in the diocesan
conventions of the church. His funeral
occurred Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A. n.
Lewis, the local rector, officiating, assisted
by Rev. Howard f. Hill of Concord, for
many years the rector of the Montpelier
church and an intimate friend of Mr.. At
kius
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-07
THE TRUTH OF IT.
Is There Any Limit to Human
Endurance ?
A Revelation Which Will Aston
iSh MOsttPeOple. . 80
And Yet 1t Is In Reality of EV-
cry Day Occurrence.

The following communication is from one of
our correspondents Mrs Carrie f. Martin, lady
well known and highly respected and who occu-
pies a position of the highest social distinction in
West Leyden, Mass. Her experience is of such
nature and its Importance to many is so great and
far-reaching, that give it to readers in her
own words:
Last summer was all run down, had chills.
no appetite, very little sleep nights and none
days, faint spells. trembling feelings and was So
weak / could hardly walk around the room. !
continued to run down in health and strength un-
I'll feared utter nervous prostration with its un-
told miseries
Il sent for our town physician and he came
good many times. | soon had to give up work
entirely, still his medicines did me no good. !
tried To ride out one morning, but went only few
rods and had to come home My husband then
went to church, leaving me with the hired help
and my children. Such a terrible day as spent
tongue cannot describe. | could scarcely get
from the couch to a chair
when my husband came in from church told
him was worse and that would die if | did not
get help soon; that | would not take any more Of
the doctors medicine but try DR.. Greene's Ner-
vura blood and nerve remedy, if he thought best
He advised me to try it and went Immediately
and got a bottle. which began 10 take; up to this
time we knew nothing of its value except we
had seen it advertised.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-07

In the course o; two days our family phys
clan came in, and saying that he found me about
the same finally told me that he had concluded to
ask for counsel. He informed me that might
choose any doctor preferred to meet him in con
sutation.
81 said 20 him, Then you consider me pretty
badly off?'
He answered, I certainly do and shall not
prescribe for you again until some other doctor
sees YOU as do not know what TO give you next
II then said to him, Perhaps you will be offend
ed, but have not taken any of your medicine for
two days but am taking Dr. Greenes Nervura
blood and nerve remedy.
He answered, I am not offended; if it will
help you shall be very glad, You may continue
its a week and if no better, then we will have
counsel
but at the end of the week iUdS better. In
two weeks was a good deal better, no chils, no
faint feelings, could eat some and sleep quite
well In three weeks was around and about the
house In four weeks my hired girl left me and
went to doing my homework alone, and have
since continued TO do with seven in the family.
Since that time our family physician has ad-
vised its use from time 10 time, saying that it
would keep up my strength better He has ad-
vised others 10 take it, telling them of the good it
did me, and today have reason, yes great rea-
son, to thank God for my recovery, and through
the use of Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and NJ rye
remedy. am only too glad to testify TO its mer-
its. God bless DR.. Greene and his wonderful
medicine
This remarkable remedy is purely vegetable and
harmless, and can be procured at any drug store
for 81 per bottle Like the above able and excel
lent physician, all doctors of high standing rec.
ommend the sick to use it, for it cures Doctors
prescribe and recommend it because II is not q
patent medicine but physicians prescription
the discovery of the eminent specialist, DR.
Greene Of "a Temple Place, Boston, Mass, who II
so wonderfully successful in curing all forms Of
nervous and chronic diseases, and who can b
consulted free, personally or by etter.-Edtor,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-07
THE VERMONT NEWS.


The 43d annual convention of the Yer
mont State Teachers association at Mont
peier last week was attended by over 300
pedagogues. Valuable papers on different
phases of educational work were present
ed. The convention declared in favor of
the town system of schools and endorsed
the Columbian school celebration move
ment. The resolutions stated among 9TH
er things that the subject of physical cul-
ture should receive more attention in the
public schools, and instructed the secreta-
ry to make application to the Legislature
for articles of incorporation for the asso-
citation. A. II. Campbell of johnson was
chosen president; f. X. Graves, Swanton,
secretary; G. II. Morrill, treasurer; Messrs.
Ferrin of Manchester, Matthewson of
Barre and Davis of Bennington executive
committee. A vice president from each
county was chosen, Prof. Williams of Yer
mont academy being the Windham county
member. The executive committee will
decide the time and place of the next con-
yention
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-07

The largest ship ailoat is the Campania,
just launched at Glasgow by the Cunard
company. 1t is 600 feet long and 50 feet
wide, with depth of hold of II feet and
tonnage of 1900 tons, exceeding that of
the largest transatlantic steamers by 1000
to 1900 tons. To give some idea of the
immense size of this ship, correspond
ent mentions that the screw shaft is of
solid steel, % inches in diameter, and that
the vessel has Is boilers, and each boiler
eight furnaces; that some of the boats of
its fleet are as large as good-sized yacht,
and that one of its smokestacks is 10 feet
nine inches in diameter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-07

again used for skirts. We
have the all wool in Black
only.
New Embroidered Flannels,
new colorings in Surah, Fade,
Bengaline and fancy silks for
trimmings; one case of heavy
2o-inch wide Shaker Flannel,
piled in the door today at II
1-2c. a yard. Do you want
some Of it?
One case OF White blankets
ST. a pair. One case of Col
ored blankets ST. a pair. One
case of Notified colored blan-
kets SIPS a pair. All shown
in our corner window today,
and we have as much more
expensive ones as you may
wish to pay for.
New Curtain Madras.
New Pillow Shams.
New Hosiery.
New Gloves.
New Underwear.
lob in Ladies' Knit Under
skirts, 25c. each.
New assortment of fast
black, plain Sateen at II 1-2,
IS, IS, 80 and CSC. a yard.
One bale fine, full weight
Lockwood brown Cotton, s
3-4C. a yard.
Eight ounce mixed Sheet
ing (FlanneD will not shrink,
25c. yard.
Bargains in cream Loom
Table Damask at 75c. and ST.
yard.
For a few days | will now
sell what light colored Calico
Wrappers we now have ir
stock at 25c. less on each
wrapper than usual prices
and we are still selling of
what light colored Bingham:
and Cottons, as well as Woo
dress goods which we have
left at reduced prices. Oul
Summer Outside garments are
nearly all sold out; what few
we have left will go to the frs
customer who has cash tor
them. The whole stock il
now in attractive shape for the
seasons business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-07

What folly To be without Beecham's Pills
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-07
HIRAM ATKINS.

Death Of the WelI-known Journalist,
and Longtime Head of the Demo-
cratic Party in Vermont.
Hiram Atkins, the well-known editor
and proprietor of the Montpelier Argus
and Patriot, died at his home in Montpel-
Ter last Saturday evening at $3.50. The ill
ness of Mr.. Atkins had been of several
months duration. Its cause was obscure,
but the indications were of scirrhous af-
lection of the liver. Early in the summer
Mr.. Atkins gave up active work in his
profession and spent several weeks at his
summer home, Camp Walton, on Lake
Champlain, where he had for several years
gratified his love for fishing and outdoor
life. He was brought home early this
month and had been confined to his bed
ever since.
Mr.. Atkins was born in Esopus, N. Y,
in 1881, and was the oldest of a family of
10 children. Until he was IA years old he
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-07
F.. & NJ. E.

Our native potato crop is
small and the quality none
too good.
Why not use Sweet PO-
thtOeS! We have fine ones
and cheap.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-07
Prospect of More Trouble at Barre.

There is danger of more trouble in the
granite quarries at Barre. While the strike
was in progress the dealers hired many APP
prentice tool sharpeners who are still en-
ployed. The union men claim that under
the new agreement only one apprentice for
each journeyman should be employed. A
few men have already left the sheds and it
is feared that if the cutters are ordered out
again the strike will last all winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-07
Chnnninn NIcMnhnn Rrtires.

John Mcmahon of East Fairfield, who
has been the collar and elbow wrestling
champion of the world since his defeat of
Mr.. Owens in 1879, announces his retire
ment. Mr.. Mcmahon has wrestled 1S3
matches and says he will give 500 to any
one who will prove that he was ever thrown
in a match where money was placed by his
friends. Mr.. Mcmahon is veteran of the
civil war and is II years old.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-07
Catarrh in New,EngIand.

Elys Cream Balm gives satisfaction to every
one using it for catarrhal troubles.-G X. Mcllor
druggist, Worcester, Mass,
believe Ely's Cream Balm is the best article
for catarrh ever offered the public-Bush & Co.,
druggists. Worcester Mass
An article Of real merit. p. Alden, druggist,
Springfield Mass.
Those who use it speak highly Of it.-tieO. A.
Hill, druggist Springfield, Mass.
Cream Balm has given satisfactory results.-W.
p Draper. Springfield. Mass.