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The record-union., 1893-01-03
A BRUTAL FATHER.
Fred Steinecke's Children Fly to the
Police Again.
The Little Ones Claim Protection From
Their Father-A Case That De-
mands Prompt Action.

A little son and daughter of Fred Stein
ecke went to the police station for .protec-
ton again yesterday afternoon and COM
planned of having been threatened and
abused shamefully by their father. The
little boys ear was badly swollen and his
face bruised from the effects of a blow.
Both told pitiful tale of the abuses to
which they were subjected by their
father. They were kept by a Mrs. Wes-
tervelt at the Pacific Garden for several
weeks and then sent back to their father
by Chief Rodgers after he had promised
to take care of them and treat them
kindly.
They had been at home only few days,
and yesterday evening the little ones re-
ported at the police station alone and say
again that they have been cruelty treated
and are afraid to stay at home with their
father.
They complain that their father makes
them wait upon the bar and cook for him
self and another man, and that nothing
they can do pleases him.
The little girl, Hadie, says that night
loaded his revolver and threatened to
shoot them with it, saying it was just
what they needed.
My father gets drunk all the time"
said the child, land then he acts as if he
were crazy. l try to cook for him, and
wait on the bar, but he strikes and abuses
poth OF us. When my mother was dying
he struck her and threw water upon her
in bed"
The little ones were kindly cared
for by Janitor Curtis and "Uncle
john" the cook at the City Prison, and
viii be looked after until some provision
Is made for them. 1t would seem that if
there is society for the prevention of
cruelty to children they should investi-
gate this case and take prompt action.
The little boy is 8 years old and the
girl 10, she says, although she is very
small for her age. Both of them are I'M
usually bright and intelligent, and seem
delighted to find place of shelter and
something to eat, even in the jail, so long
as they are safe from their father.
Stelnecke has a saloon on X street. and
the children say he has other property in
the city and is able to support them any
where, but will not do so unless they
stay with him.
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VIGILANT CHANGERS
They Attend the Old Years Burial and
the Birth of the Now

They Attend the Old Years Burial and
the Birth of the New.
Sacramento Grange, Patrons of Hus-
bandry, held watch-night meeting on
New Years eve at Changers Hall. About
one hundred and twenty five Patrons and
friends were present. w. ". Greer was
master of ceremonies, and opened the
programme with brief address. Then
came tableau, "Under the Mistletoe. -
by Miss Flo Duden and w. NJ. Sims.
duet, piano and violin, by the Misses
Green.
The Bell of the. Grange" was repre-
sented by dinner-bell, in order not to
excite jealousies among the young ladies
Of the order
vocal solo, Mrs. Gussie Wilcox: tableau.
1.-The Bachelors Dream'-E. Greer
representing the forlorn bachelor who
fell asleep while darning his socks: a
beautiful maiden lin the person of Miss
Della Krull) appeared and completed his
unfinished task without disturbing his
sonorous slumber. which filled the air
with its melody.
A charade, "Woman's Rights" was
presented by A. Williams. who proved
that dough and he were not strangers.
A. A. Krull rocked the cradle, and Daniel
Flint handled the family washing in a
style peculiarly their own, while Mrs. S.
| II. Jackman, Mrs. D. Flint and Mrs, II.
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ALONG THE ISLANDS.


The Water Reported as Falling Yes
terday at All Points.
Reports received from various points
along the river yesterday, from Freeport
to Walnut Grove, show that the water is
falling and little danger is apprehended.
except to Brannan Island, which it was
feared might go last night.
A young gentleman living on Merritt
Island, who came up on Sunday, gives a
description of the breaking of the Ievee
there. They had been fighting the flood
for thlrty-six hours, without rest, when
the break occurred. He says that if they
could have had twenty or TWENTY-FIVE
more men they could have saved it, but
their force was insufficient to hold the
three weak places.
There is considerable bitter feeling over
the fact that certain large landowners
should go home and to bed and leave
their neighbors to fight the flood, The
two largest orchards on the island will
probably be destroyed.
1t was about 2 O'Clock in the morning
when the levee burst, as if big piece
were bitten out of it, and water rushed in
like a wall, sweeping down the island
and covering it. Fortunately for the
many small holders on the river bank
the breaks are at the back part of the
island, and this gave them time to save
their stock and other property.
The largest break is now about 800 feet
long, and the lower stories of houses are
flooded.
At Freeport the decline in the river has
been but a few inches, and considerable
work has been required to prevent the
levee from breaking.
The indications last night were that by
this morning the river at this city would
be down to about twenty-five feet.
The record-union., 1893-01-03
NEW YEARS RECEPTION.
A Pleasant Entertainment at the Y. \


A Pleasant Entertainment at the Y. NJ
G. A. Rooms.
The annual New Years social and re-
ception given by the Ladies' Auxiliary of
the Young Mems Christian Association
at the rooms of the latter last evening
was one of the most successful affairs ever
given there.
The rooms were not large enough to
accommodate comfortably the many WIS.,
ltors and members present, and many
were unable to find seats during the en-
tertalnment given. Need has been felt
for some time by the association for more
roomy apartments, and it is said a move
ment is on foot with the object of erecting
building especially for the association,
as It's membership and importance is
growing rapidly.
The following literary and musical pro-
gramme was given and proved very
excellent and entertaining one: Piano
solo, Miss Annie Schaw: vocal solo. Miss
DeMerit; reading, Miss Emile NJ. Con-
nelly; vocal solo, Fong Sing; instru-
mental trio, A. w. Best, G. H. Best, Mr..
Spears; vocal solo, Mr.. Weeks; Welsh
song, Mr.. Pritchard and son; harmonica
solo, James LaidIaw.
tong Sing, who sang in English, ac-
quilted himself with great credit, and the
Welsh song by the Messrs. Prjtchard
was very much appreciated. The other
entertainers on the programme made il
one of the best informal affairs OF the
season.
Tables were spread in all the available
space. at which the Ladies' Auxiliary pre-
sided, and very choice list of refresh
ments were served to very large num-
Der. The occasion was one Of great
soclablllty and enjoyment, and it was
after 10 o'clock when those in attendance
began to dispense.
The invitations sent out We're addressed
by Otto Huber, very accomplished pen
man, and sketch of this in colored
chalk on the black board and card pict-
ure entitled welcome" attracted much
attention.
The record-union., 1893-01-03
BORN.
DIED.

OGDEN-In this city, December 31st, Mrs.
Ellen /. Ogden, mother of Nellie NJ Hattie
NJ. and Dr. George w. Ogden, native OF
Boston, Mass, aged 81 years, 1 month and
l 5 days.
ES- Friends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral this
(ruesday) morning, at 10 O'clock from
her late residence, No. 726 NJ street, thence
to the Cathedral, where funeral services will
be held, commencing at 1880 A. II.
KLAYS In Davisviile, Cal, January Cd
Fred klays (son OF the late Harry Klays,
and brother of the late Mrs. Lena Page and
Mrs. Joseph Beer OF Virginia City, New.
and brother OF the late Harry Klays of sac,
ramento), native OF Mississippi, aged A
years.
GB-Friends are invited to attend the
funeral on the arrival of the 11:3O train
this morning. Interment, City Cemetery.
WILLIAMS-In this city, January LIST. Rich.
ard G. Williams, native OF England aged
40 years, 3 months and 2 days. jackson
Amador County, and Placerville, FL Dorado
County, papers please copy.l
R9-Friends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, this
Tuesday, afternoon, at O'Clock, from
his late residence, 600 street. Interment
private.
The record-union., 1893-01-03

To-day E. j. 0. Rother and George B.
Cosby. Jr., will assume the proprietor
ship of the wholesale wine and liquor
business of J. l. Felter & Son, one
of the oldest and best-established houses
in the city. Mr.. Rother has been con-
nected with the house for several years.
and Mr.. Cosby has been a clerk in the
California State Bank.
Both young mel are well-known in
this community and enjoy the confidence
and esteem Of the public. They have
secured the coast agency for choice Ken
lucky brands, in addition to others
handled by the old firm.
The record-union., 1893-01-03
Funeral of Mrs. Ogden.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Ellen t.
Ogden will take place to-day at 10 O'Clock
a. NJ. from the family residence at 726 NJ
street, whence the remains will be taken
to the Cathedral, where services will be
held.
and 81 years of age. She was the mother
of Nellie NJ, Hattie Nj. and DR.. G.. W.
Ogden of this city, and was lady OF
wide acquaintance ana highly esteemed
bV all
The record-union., 1893-01-03
Louis Melchotr,s Death.

1t appears that Louis Melchoir, the
musician, who was drowned last Sunday.
had straps nailed across his duck-boat to
steady his feet, and it is now believed
that his boat upset with him and that he
was held under the water until he
strangled. When found his feet were
still in the boat.
The record-union., 1893-01-03
POLICE COURT.
Extent of Its Operations During tn,
Past Year.

The annual report Of Police Judge
Cravens shows that during the year 1892,
there were 2,735 cases tried in his court;
fines imposed and forfeitures, Sl9,642, OF
which $3.50 was collected, and 81, 272 I'M
collected.
Referring to the large class of dissolute
and idle persons known as 'hobos" or va
grants. Judge Cravens says he has deemed
it better to send most Of them out of the
city than to Jail, where they would be an
expense to the county. He says the re-
suit mas been highly satisfactory.
During the year the collected fines and
forfeited deposits amounted to 81, ass in
excess of the salaries of the Judge and
| Clerk.
The record-union., 1893-01-03
LAST NIGHTS FIRE.
1t Was Caused by the Explosion of 6
Lamp.


A slight blaze started about 9:15 last
night at 1921 Fifth street, between NJ and
n, in small twO-story frame house
owned by NJ. Featherstone and occupied
by a family named Strauss. TWAS caused
by the explosion of a lamp left burning
by the family, who had gone to the
theater.
Two rooms were burned out, and the
damage will amount to about $500. Mr.
Featherstone had no insurance on the
house.
Two ladies living next door stated that
they could not find man who knew
where an alarm-box was, and they had to
run to Seventh and n streets and turn in
the alarm themselves.
The record-union., 1893-01-03

s. Jones occupied the parlor and dis
cussed current topics.
Sixteen young ladies and gentlemen, in
costume, danced the Bellamy quadrille,
and were loudly applauded
Dancing followed, and refreshments
We're served in the banquet hall. AS the
old year passed and the new year came,
hand-clasps and greetings were inter-
changed, and the party was at an end.
The record-union., 1893-01-03
A GAMING" AFFAIR.
Sheriff SANKEY'S Deputies show Their
Esteem for Him.

SAAOA IA SIdhICS = deputies ShOW
Esteem for Him.
A very pleasant incident occurred at
the Sherif's Office yesterday. The at
taches Of the office had arranged for a
presentation to their chief, Sheriff Lee
Stanley, of a beautiful gold-headed cane
of California workmanship, and called in
Sheriff-elect I. w. O'Neil to help them
out
Sheriff Stanley was cornered in his
Office, and the deputies all gathered about
while Mr.. O'Neil made the presentation
speech in their behalf, which he did in a
neat and graceful manner.
In accepting the handsome gift Sheriff
Stanley paid a high compliment to the
deputies of the office, one and all. who
had served him so faithfully and eff
GENTLY during his term Of office. The
affair was an exceedingly pleasant one
throughout.
The new Sheriff will take charge of the
Office at II o'clock noon to-day.
The record-union., 1893-01-03
A Former sacramentan,s Death

News has been received of the acct
dental death of John Haines, near
Bakersfield, recently, by falling from a
freight train on which he was employed.
Deceased was formerly a resident of
this city, and has a sister, Mrs. L. A.
Merz, now residing here. Fred. Haines
of San Francisco is a brother of the de-
cpaSp1
The record-union., 1893-01-03
What Is It?

In point of fact it is the
freedom from poisonous and
spurious ingredients, the ex-
cellence in favor which gives
to DR.. Prices Delicious Flaw
oring Extracts of Vanilla,
Orange, Lemon, ETC., their
wide popularity and increas-
ing sale.
The retail grocers are learning
that quality rather than price
is necessary to retain the
confidence of customers and
make a successful business.
The record-union., 1893-01-03
Reward for a Murderer.

The Governor yesterday offered a re-
ward of $500 for the arrest and convic-
ton of William Grape, for the murder of
Henry 2. Boland at Cerro Gordo, Inyo
County, Deem Der 20, 1892.
The record-union., 1893-01-03

Sheriff Stanley reports the fees col
lected in his office for the month of De-
cember as amounting to SIS %.
County Clerk Rhoades reports fees for
December amounting to 500 49,
The record-union., 1893-01-03

A few days ago, while W. H. Stocker
and ellow-boilermaker were at work.
the latter's sledge glanced from bolt and
struck Stocker in the side, fracturing two
ribs.
The record-union., 1893-01-03
Gaanoeo patlp for a,petnstnr Guhm s 90.
Wednesday, January 9TH.

On this date we will hold
Special Sale Of Remnants Of In
grain and Tapestry Brussels Car
pets in one to twenty-yard lengths
Ono pieces over twenty yards).
Also, Oilcloths, Mattings, Furni-
ture Coverings and Curtain Mate
rails.
In addition to above we will
have one lot Of White Lace Cur
tains at CSC per pair and Chenille
Covers at Sac, and a few large
size Reversible Smyrna Rugs at
04c.
The record-union., 1893-01-03
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
WILLIAM A. GET, JR.,

A TTORNEY-AT-LAW, SUFFER- BUILD
n ing, southwest corner Of Firth and J,
Telephone No 359.
The record-union., 1893-01-03

A TTORNEY-AT-LAW, HAVING SEW.
n cred his connection with the firm Of John.
son, johnson Johnson, has removed his of
nee TO 91S Fifth street. Telephone 15S.
The record-union., 1893-01-03
ISAAC JOSEPH,
ALBERT II. JOHNSON,

A TTORNEY-AT-LAW, 53I K STREET
~ Sacramento. Notary Public.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1893-11-10
Hints for Barn Builders

If you are about building barn you
can probably combine space and econo-
my by building it with basement The
stalls for stock should be in the base
inert, but it should be so arranged that
they are dry and that the air is pure
and wholesome Have an eye to con-
venience in the arrangement of every
detail If you grow grain have it SO
you can put the straw when you thrash
right over the stables If it is there so
that it can be reached without trouble
you will be apt to make better use of it
in feeding than would otherwise be the
case \ large covered shed as an a6-
junct to the barn will prove valuable
In that the stock can get air and exer-
else through the winter without being
exposed to wind and storm Keep the
manure in this shed until you are ready
to haul it out, and the saving of that
product will go far toward repaying
the cost of the shed--Farmers' Home
Weekly
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1893-11-10

move it over fairly good road. As for
drawing a load up hill. everyone who
has had experience teaming on an I'M
even farm knows that the power re-
quired is very much greater than is
needed on level road 1t not Infre-
quently occurs that small loads must be
drawn from the most distant parts of
the farm because there are one or two
bad spots between that point and the
barn. A little work on these spots
would open pretty good road for the
whole distance. If fairly we'll done it
would last for years. but it would paw
to do this work if it had to be repeated
every summer 1t would save many
trips every season, would prevent very
much annoyance both to the team and
to the driver and would enable the
farmer to push his work much more
rapidly than he otherwise can do.
In some cases the hard pull comes at
some point where ruts have been
formed. Here. there is not merely a
great increase in the labor of the
teams, but there also is a severe and
an altogether unnecessary strain upon
the wagons and carts. Many a wheel
has been spoiled. and considerable
bill for repairs has been incurred, by
means of these ruts. The delay and in
convenience caused by such a break
down are always vexatiOus. and the ex-
penSe involved is not always met with
good humor. If the time lost in wait
ing to have the necessary repairs to the
wagon made were used putting the
ROAD into good condition future losses
and annoyances from this source might
be avoided. and occasion for the use of
a good deal of very bad language would
DE prevented.
To make first-class highways. over
which thousands of teams are to pass
every year, requires a good deal of sci
entific knowledge. Such knowledge.
though valuable, is not indispensable
in making farm roads. In order to
keep it dry and hard the road should
be little higher in the middle than it
is at the sides Ruts should be pre-
vented by forming as solid road-bed
as possible, and making repairs as soon
as the least depression in the wheel |
tracks is observed. Where the road
passes through wet ground the bed |
should be somewhat elevated. and a |
trench should be made at each side for |
carrying off the surplus water Atten-
ton to these points. and TO a few
minor matters which will suggest |
themselves, will enable the farmer to 4
make. on his own land. roads which /
will fully answer all practical pur- /
poses. Farmer.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1893-11-10
A SECURE FEED CHEST.

that will mechanically and automatic
ally render accidents or carelessness
impossible. The illustration shows a
feed chest with numerous compart-
ments, each cover hinged at the rear
and arranged against the side of the
wall so that it will not remain open ex-
cept when held open If, with the
chest close to the wall, the covers still
stand open, balanced upon their
Kings, a narrow strip OF board nailed
to the wall above the chest Will obviate
the difficulty. Then each cover must
be held open while feed is being re-
mOved-a condition that will keep the
covers always closed II happens,
however, that some animals will raise
such covers and help themselves To
guard against this, a spring catch at
the side of each compartment holds
each cover until released by the hand
American Agriculturist-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1893-11-10
THE DAIRY WORLD.

BABY tread powers are now made for
running baby separators.
HAPPY is the man with fresh cows.
Butter is high and steadily advancing.
ALL out of doors" is too roonv a
place for milking. The successful
dairymeu milk under shelter.
II is to be hoped no one is leaving
stock out of doors in the cold rain
storms To do so advertises want of
common sense
THERE have been enough tests made
to furnish proof that dry corn fodder
can be successfully made into ensiIage
by wetting it as it goes into the silo;
about four or FIVE pals of water TO the
load is plenty.
IF Perchance frost should come be-
fore You are through with cutting corn.
go right on just the same. Frosted
corn can be successfully made into
good COW fodder if cut before a rain.
If it is dry, windy weather. cut the
frosted corn fOrenOOns and do some
thing else, If necessary, in the after
moons.
HENRY CLAWS children were of no ex-
ira value TO the world simply from the
fact that they were his children. A
COW will give no more milk nor richer
milk because of heightened pedigree
But for all that there is extra value in
a cow descended from a long line of
good mixers because of the greater
probability that her calves viii be
good mixers -0range Judd Farmer.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1893-11-10
DAiRYING IN WINTER.
PreFa -ftions That should Be Made With
out Further DELAY.

PreFs -ttions That should Be Made wftn-
out Further Delay.
To make the best success in dairying
IN winter it is necessary to make prep
| aratiOns in advance One of the prin-
| clpal items that must be looked after
some time ahead is to have cows that
will come in fresh To this end the
cows should be bred late in the fall or
early winter. taking care of course to
have them in good, thrifty condition
when bred and to breed then to bulls
of good dairy breeds and from good
strains Another item that must be
looked after in good season is good
feed Clover or millet hay or the best
of corn fodder makes the best single
feed. Bran. middlings and oilmeal
can nearly always be bought as need
Ell. but in many eases a supply can be
obtained at less cost in the summer
than at any other season
Later on good shelter is necessary. 1t
IS difficult, if not impossible, to keep q
cow giving full flow of milk during
the winter unless comfortable shelter
is provided. With good cows, good
shelter and good feed it will be COM
paratlvely easy to have a good supply
of milk But it will require more
work to attend to the cows and to care
for the milk and cream in winter than
IN the summer. If the milk is not
kept at an even temperature or the
cream is not properly managed the
butter will not come up to the standard
The feeding and milking must be done
at regular hours. The feed must be of
a kind well calculated to enable the
COW TO give the largest flow of milk
No matter how well bred COW she
may be she cannot give liberal guam
tity of rich milk unless she is fed iber.
ally on rich milk-producing food. The
more literally she is fed and the mora
comfortable she is made in every way
the more and better milk she will give
Whenever the skimming is done and
new cream is added TO what is already
in the vessel. care must be taken to stir
thoroughly so that all of the cream will
ripen evenly together. Care must be
taken not to allow it to become too
sour. One difficulty in making butter
in winter is that the cream is allowed
to stand too long before churning-
Cream should be only slightly acid
when churned- Use thermometer to
see that the temperature is right
While nearly or quite all grades Of
butter sells more readily and at better
prices during the winter than in sum-
mer, yet it is important in securing the
best price to have the quality of the
best. and every detail in the manage
ment must be looked after closely.
With proper care there is no ques-
ton but that winter dairying can be
made more profitable than summer,
though it costs more to make butter in
winter than in summer, but the better
price will make it pay a better profit
There is at least one advantage. and
that is it does not require so much
work to prepare for market. 1t is i'm
pOrtant that good butter be sent to
market in the best possible condition.
St Louis Republic.