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SHOWERS OF BLACK Ram
They Fell in Ireland in 1918, Follow
ing q Lightning and Hail storm.

They Fell in Ireland in 1915, Follow
ing Lightning and Hail storm,
The meteorological records of the world
chronicle several incOntestable instances
OF black ranfalls, to say nothing Of the
more startling phenomena of showers of
blood, btue SHOWS, etc" Professor Barker
III April, 1913, laid before the ROYAL So
ciety Of Dublin some observations ON a
shower OF black rain which fell aronnd
Carlow ana Kilkenny, extending alto
gether over an area of 400 square miles
During the course of his lecture, saws the
Philadelphia Press, Professor Barker eX-
hlbited TO the society a specimen of this
uncanny shower which had been sent
him by friend. The specimen shown
IN the phlal was of a uniform black color.
much resembling common black writing
mud. Dr Barker found, however, that
after allowing it to stand for a short
period, the black coloring matter sepa-
rated from the water with which it had
mixed, rendering the color of the rain
water much lighter, but still dark enough
to be called "black rain" The shower
which was in broad daylight, was pre-
ceded by darkness so dense as to make
II impossible for one to read without the
aid OF a candle. After this darkness had
continued for some time, hailstorm set
in. attended with vivid lightning. but
without the least semblance Of thunder.
w hen this haIlstOrm was over the black
rain began to fall. On examination Of the
rain Immediately after the storm was
over 1t was found to have an extremely
fetld smell, as well as very disagreeabIe
taste. All light-colored animals and arti-
cles OF clothing exposed bore dark spots
and stains, and cattle refused to drink
the water or eat the grass until after a
shower of real rain'' had washed off the
black, poisonous matter.
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ARARE OPPORTUNITY
Good Agricultural Land for $40
to $50 Der Acre

Inc Pacific improvement Company has re-
Gently purchased twelve thousand ceres OF
land in the heart Of Teha-la County. for the
purpose 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 $40 to $50 per acre. in subdivisions of
40, so, l2o, 16o ana 32O acres.
The terms upon which these lands are offered
are especially attractive. They will be sold in
subdivisions, as above indicated, by the pay
ment of interest only for three years, at which
time the purchaser can begin the payment Of
principal by paying the first OF five equal an
nual installments. Thus no part Of the prn-
c1pal is TO be paid for three years, and then
the purchaser is to have five years in which to
pay five equal annual instalments, 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 $50 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 es
peeially adapted Tor lruitgrowing. cannot be
had in California for less than from S6O tn
500 an acre. IN examination OF the land
subject of this advertisement VIII 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 1air
agricultural land at $40 an acre, on terms OF
payment which should make the disposition
Of these lands to actual settlers result easyo OF
accomplishment.
The primary object Of the purchase of this
Dody q land was the breaking up Of a large
holding FOR the purpose Of promoting its set
tiement IN smaller quantities and its devotion
to diigent husbandry
For further particulars, call upon or ad-
dress WM. H. MILLS,
Land Agent OF the c. P. 4. p, Fourth and
Townsend streets San francisco Cali
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WAsHINGroN NorEs
Not All the Messengers With the Elec-
toral Vote Arrive

Not All the Messengers With the Elec-
toral Vote Arrive.
WASHINGTON, Jan, 23.-When the Sem
ate adjourned the messengers bearing the
returns from five States had not appeared
at the Capitol. The States are Georgia, In
diana, Montana, Oregon and Wisconsin.
The Georgia messenger, however, is ex-
pected TO reach this city before midnigbt.
which will bring the missing returns
down to four. The President will 10
morrow notify the Secretary of State of
the facts, and he viii decide whether it
viii be necessary, i'll order to comply
with the law, TO send a special messenger
to each of the delinquent States to pro-
cure the returns.
The Republican Senators will hold a
caucus tomorrow afternoon after the
Senate adjourns for the purpose of taking
definite action on the proposed admission
OF four Territories. Some Northwestern
Senators are working industriously in
this direction and are confident that the
admission of these Territories will be ac-
complished.
Senator Squire has introduced bill
appropriating 100000 for one IO-inch and
one Pinch rided high power steel Cat
ling gun for coast defense.
The Petition Clerk of the House dccu-
ment room is literally swamped with
many thousands of petitions from all sec
tions of the country praying that Con-
gress enact legislation for the opening of
the Worlds Columbian Exposition on
Sunday. To-day there were about 10000
to be recorded and associates of the Peti-
ton Clerk are assisting him in his Iabors.
Bills Favorably Reported.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The House
Committee on Foreign Affairs ordered
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WHAT'S IN a NAME 2
The Way Southern Darlzies Change
Their PatronNmics.


Their Patronymics.
Amongst the negroes of the South, par
ticularly in the rural sections, no i'm
portance is attached to a name. John
Smith ofto-day may be Thomas Jefferson
tomorrow, and George Washington next
month, and something else two weeks
later. Such changes excite no comment,
and are regarded as matters-of-course. II
the darky should be prominent in his
church-and most Of them are-he natur-
ally prefers to retain, in that connection,
an identity with the name under which
he joined the church.
50 his church name" may remain un-
changed for three or four years. or even
longer, thongh there may be half a dozen
changes of the name by which he is
known to his neighbors and associates.
The name under which he leases his farm
may be entirely different from his church
name. This, also, for a length Of time
measured by his contract is fixed and
Interchangeable, constituting what may be
termed his legal identity, as opposed to
his church identity.
So it IS quite common occurrence
that one colored citizen has three or more
names at one time. to say nothing of the
names he mas had and discarded
Got any mail for Isaac Westers ?'' he
ask the Postmaster.
Amy for George webb?"
mo-;
Martin Luther?"
"No."
"John Wiliam?''
"No. How many people are you get
ting mail for to-day?''
''Jes one. Jes one. DENIS all NV name.
Bill Wesley is my name now. Got any
fer dat name, Cap'n?''
This is n common scene at some remote
postofiice in the back woods. Mail comes
once week. The negro never got a let
ter in his life, but he always stops when
passing by to ask for IT, The country
lover, who sends and receives at least two
letters regularly every week, to say moth
ing Of an occasional newspaper or adver-
tising circular, is not more punctual or
persistent in his inquiries at the post
office. Half an hour later, on his wav
back home, the same negro will stop
again to ask for mail for himself and
aliases.
you know the mail don't come 'cept
on Sat'days," the postmaster SAYS.
Thought mebbe somebody mout er
come by fun de station an brung 'lonp
some mail.'
"Well, if he had, they woudn'er been
any for you. l been here eight years am
you amt never got any mail yit.'
Whereupon Bill w esley goes off grun1-
bling, vaguely resentiDg the remark as a
slrr upon his citizenship, protesting his
right to ask tor mail just as often as he
happens to be conveniently near the
pOstofice.
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THE YELLOW KITTEN
How 1t Saved a Life and Made a Rem.
utatiOn.

oldlAOHs
!, In the atelier of certain French painter
l@neIe @ seems to be congress of yellow
cats, or, rather the same cat in pOrtraits
Iuhumerable. A pair of him crown. like
al arlnorlal bearing, the doorway; he
Plays with falling petals of tea roses; he
sleeps while a.sparrow eyes him askance;
ne SITS, grave as sphinx; even a process
sion OF hlm forms the frieze of the CHM
ney piece, and he peeps between purple
ana golden pansies on the Sevres tea
service IN the corner consecrated to
Madame.
Light years ago Maurice Lenoir dwelt
IN garret, earning his bread by copying
pictures, nourlshlng his soul with dreams
OF great classic canvas of his own.
Needless TO recount the disillusions, pri-
Natlons, rebutfs. or the nervous reactions
OF the days when he received a few francs.
The unrelieved pressure of poverty. the
unremitting blows of i'll luck-tap. tap.
ike paver's mallet-became unbear-
able. The thin blood Of semi-staryation
mounted to his head, causing visions of
suicide.
one evening he bought poison. Re
entering his room, something brushed
past hls feet. He lighted candleand be-
gan to write a few lines, merely 10 save
trouble at the inquest. Suddenly there
sprang upon the table little yellow kit
ten; II rubbed caressingly against his
lace. Evidently a Waif, one OF the sur
plus nlneioId lives of nObody's cat. 1t
was thin and iamished, its wet fur fraved
by the Jaws OF some dog.
zone may be tired oflite." said Maurice.
but one does not leave guest hungry.''
With bread and milk, all he had, lie fed
the kitten; then warmed it within the
breast Of his coat, where it caressed with
Its tongue the hand that held it, then
purred Itself to sleep.
Maurice reelected: Suicide is the
refuge OF one who has no longer hopes.
ties of affection or responsibilities. In
receiving this kitten l have assumed a
duty. To place this little creature for
warmth upon my heart, and then turn
that warmth to ice would be a BETRAYAL.
At least / will live until Tomorrow
In the morning the little cat appeared
so pretty Maurice painted. and was able
to sell, its portrait. Another was ordered,
and another.
NJ. Lenoir's pus>ies became the fashion.
tie deferred his dream OF classic canvas
and painted only eats, in all postures and
colors, yellow, black, white, gray and
tabby. He studied cats; he OWNED.
under their masks OF drowsiness or
caprice, the subtle charm and wisdom
adored IN old Egypt.
The yellow kitten that saved his life
also made his fortune. And NJ. I.enoir
proved not ungrateful; the yellow cat,
now patriarch OF a tribe, has his cushion
ana hls cup in the atelier, and wears a
golden collar inscribed 10 My Bene-
factor. "-Short Stories.
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favorable reports of the following meas
ureS: Senate b.ll 10 extend to the North
Pacific Ocean the provisions Of the stat
u'es for the protection of seals and other
inr-bearing animals; to repeal so much of
the Chinese Exclusion Act of May, 1892,
as prevents persons of African descent
from becoming witnesses in conrts Of law.
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IN THE HOTSlr-

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The House
continued consideration of the quaran-
tine bill and adopted the amendment of
Warner of New York extending quaran-
tine to the land boundaries. The amend
ment prohibiting interference with emil
grafton between the States was rejected
A number of little conflicts between the
advocates and opponent of the quaran-
tine bill We're finally settled amicablv.
and motion to recommit the bill was
lost The bill was then put on its passage
and passed.
The New York and New Jersey bridge
bill was then called up, but the Pennsyl-
vania delegation compelled its with
drawal by filibustering tactics.
The House then, in Committee of the
Whole, proceeded to consideration of the
sundry civil bill. Without disposing of
the bill the committees rose and the
House adjourned.
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special to the REcoRp-Uvtox.

Special to the REcoRD-UNroN.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The Quaran-
tine bill which passed the House to-day,
though in general purport similar to the
Senate measure on the same subject, re-
quires all vessels clearing for the United
States to obtain from the Consul or Vice
Consul at the port of departure bill of
health. The President is authorized to
detail medical officer to serve in the Of
flee of the consulate at any foreign port
for the purpose of furnishing intorma
ton and giving bills of health. The Ma
rine Hospital Service shall cooperate
with the State and municipal Boards of
Health in the enforcement of the rules of
such boards and regulations prescribed
by the Secretary of the Treasury for pre-
venting the introduction of contagious
and infectious diseases into the United
States from foreign countries and from
one State to another. but nothing shall be
construed to warrant Federal official in
relaxing State rules On the arrival of
an affected vessel at any port not pro-
vided with proper facilities for treat
ment the Secretary of the Treasury may
remand the vessel to the nearest ma
tional or other quarantine.
Senator Chandler said this afternoon
that as soon as it was practicable after
the bill came over from the House he
would call it up. He thonght the bill
would be amended so as to conform to
the provisions of the bill as it passed
theSenate, and after adding million-dol-
lar appropriation for carrying it into et-
feet it would be sent back.
Delay in Delivering Armor Plates.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The sub-com-
mittee of the House Committee on Naval.
Affaire, charged with the preparation of
the naval appropriation bill, requested
the representatives of the Bethlehem Iron
and Steel Company and Carnegie, Phipps
d Co. to appear Wednesday and Thurs
day and explain the cause of the delay in
the delivery of armor plates and other
naval steel.
Judge Gresham May Be Elevated.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Teller of Colo
RADIO is quoted as saying that Judge
Gresham will either be member of
Cleveland's Cabinet or member of the
Supreme Court. Blatchford and Field of
the Supreme Court will soon be retired
on account of age, and Lamar, who is in
capacitated by illness, will be pensioned
and Yatirod
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GUARANTEED RAISED.

Little Marthena Harrison Recovered
From Scarlet Fever.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The White
House quarantine is practically removed.
Little Marthena Harrison has entirely re-
covered from her illness, and the local
Health Officer took from the entrance of
the private part ofthe mansion the cards of
warning to persons that scarlet fever ex-
listed within. The mansion will not, how
ever, be opened to the general public
until the physicians are satisfied that all
danger Of infection is removed.
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LABOR TROUBLES.
Great Excitement at the Muncig, Ind. .
Switching Yards

Great Excitement at the Muncic, Ind. +,
Switching Yards
MUNcIE Ind.l, Jan. 22.-Great excite
ment prevailed here to-day. The Lake
Erie switching-yards. which have been
closed ten days, opened this morning,
when thirteen switchmen from Chicago
were put to work in the strikers places.
A crowd Of more than two hundred men
and boys followed the switchmen, calling
them vile names, making serious threats,
and at times throwing missiles. After
dinner four men refused to work, and
left the city. The crowd of sympathizers
with the strikers increased this afternoon,
but the officials of the road, assisted
by local officers, kept three switching
engines moving, and furnished relief to
the stranded factories, which will start
tomorrow. Tonight, crowd of one
thousand men and boys followed the new
swltchmen to the new Southern Hotel.
threatening the Chicagoans' lives if they
did not leave town. Tonight several
fights occurred near the depot, and a riot
was imminent for some time.
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TIE QUARANTINE BILL.
Provisions of the Measure Which
Passed the House.
WILL PROBABLY MEET WITH OPPO-
SITION IN THE SENATE.

Messengers From Several States Bear
ing tho Electoral Votes Have as
Yet Not Put in Their Appearance
at washington-Rumor That Judge
Gresham VIII Either Be Member
of CIeveIand's Cabinet or Be EIe-
waited to the Supreme Bench.
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.DOMEST|CS.

reduced yard.
80 pieces Dark Ground Cotton Fabrics, n
Meange Cloths, Watteau Cords and Dark Fancies,
81 inches wide, reduced from 15c Sc yard,
go pieces FIannelettes, in medium grounds,
Plalds and stripes, reduced from 15c to Zoe yard
90 Full-sze White MarseiIIes Pattern Bedspreads
duced from 81 25 to csc each
80 dozen 5-8 Bleached Linen Napkins reduced from
ST 25 to zoe dozen.
50 Cream Bleached Damask Cloths, fringed, two
yards long, reduced from 81 90 to 9Oc each
40 Cream Bleached Dan1ask Cloths fringed. two and
hair yards long, reduced from ST 80 to 81 10
40 Cream Bleached Damask Cloths, red borders,
fringed ends, reduced from 81 so to 81 10 each
100 dozen White Cotton Towels, in various patterns,
45 inches long, reduced from zoe to 125c each.
40 dozen Striped Turkish Towels fast coors nuII-size
reduced from zoe to Zoe each.
20 pieces BIeached Canton Flannel 90 inches wide,
reduced from Zoe to IA yards for 81.
80 pieces Unbleached Canton Flannel 90 inches vide
reduced from Zoe 85c yard.
10 pieces 18inch Check Toweng,redc checks, reduced
from 124c to Sc yard.
20 pieces 18-inch UnbIeached Crash TovveIing all
linen, reduced from Zoe to Tie yard.
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Judge Gresham May Be Elevated.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Yesterdays Proceedings in the Senate
and House.

and House.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The Senate.
after the morning hour, took up the anti
options bill, and George continued his
speech in opposition to the Villas amend
ment. Unanimous consent was given
that the vote on the George amendment
TO the anti-optiOns bill be taken Tuesday
of next week at l P. NJ, and the vote on
the bill and amendment not later than 2
i. NJ. the same day.
The anti-options bill was laid aside and
the Cherokee Outlet bill taken up.
Platt Of Connecticut offered substitute
10 the bill reported by him from the
Committee on Indian Affairs on July
26, 1892.
An amendment to the substitute was
offered by Berry of Arkansas. providing
for the appointment of commission for
the eXtinguishment of national or tribal
title to lands in Indian Territory. Agreed
to, and the bill went over.
Adjourned.
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General s1ntirra.

DAILY EASTERN PAPERS AND ALL
~ tne latest pictorials and periodicals al
+ ucAs, bookstore, 525 j sleet. II
- SACRAMENTO SCHOOL OF SHORT
~ hahd ana Typewrtng. Business men in
heed OF nrst-ciass stenographers can be sup
piled at the school, Eighth and j streets Gf-
nee nours; A. NJ. to 4 y. NJ. and +. N. to o
+. NJ MISSES BURNS Il O'NEIL,
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In the issue of one of the prominent
magazines for the current month is
printed a story which was accepted
twenty years ago. To-day it sees the
light, and its author is dead. There i
material here for pastel" which is re-
specially submitted. The refrain could
run: III was paid fOrr
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A person initiated a locomotive whistle
so naturally on the depot platform al
Warrensburg, Mo, several days AGO. that
a student kissed his girl good by.
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Election of senators.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator Turpie
presented the petition of citizens of Cali
tornia in favor of the election of Senators
by direct vote of The people.
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Brussels boasts of a clock which is
never wound by human hands. Wind
power does it.
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--THE--
WEEKLY UNION.

Containing all the news Of the
Record-Union, has the largest
circulation Of any paper on the
Pacific Slope, it's readers being
found in every town and ham
let, with a constantly increasing
list in the Eastern States and
Europe. Special attention paid
to the publication Of truthful
statements Of the resources Of
California and the entire coast,
best methods OF agriculture,
fruit and vine growing.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE or
IN MARTHA NEELY deceased Notice Is
hereby given by the undersigned, adminis-
traitor of the estate Of Martha Neely. deceased,
70 the creditors OF, and all persons having
Claims against the said deceased, to exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers, within
four months after the first publication of this
notIce, TO tie said adm nistrator, at the Office
oi Driver & Sims, 42O street upstairs.
Sacramento City. California. the same being the
place for the transaction Of the business Of the
said estate in the county of Sacranento, State
Of California.
W8 T. NEELY.
Administrator of the Estate Of Martha Neely,
deceased.
Dated, December 10, 1892.
DRIVER & SIMS, Attorneys for Admins
traitor. d2O-5tTu
TIME RECORD-UNION AND WEEKLY
i UNION are the best tor the family circle.
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Minister to VenoznaIo

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The President
nominated Frank C. Partridge Of Yer
mont Minister to Venezuela.
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90 000 WANTED-WILL PAY PER
OO.UUU cent. annual and give $4,000
really security. Inquire OF my broker, 81 j
street. ta2l-Gta
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ALL PosTMAsrERs ARE AGENTS.
TERMS.

DAILY RECORD-UNION
one year...........................$e 90
WEEKLY UNION........... 1 so
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]NTANTED-PERSONS LOOKING FOR
w help OF any kind, or sober and industri-
GUS men seeking employment, can be satisfied
by calling or addressing the intelligence"
lO11 Second street. Sacramento. CHARLES
K. MILLER, Proprietor.
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DOR SALE-4oO SACKS A NO. POTA-
IL toes, cheap, at No. 300 Eleventh street.
ia21-3tH
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Ipr E1lE.

Il change Tor city property, 16O acres. about
eleven miles from Auburn. Address LAND.
this Office. IN s-lita
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VNO LET - TWO NICELY FURNISHED
4 rooms for Housekeeping; rent, SIS: no
chlIdren desired; also, one large room for one
or two gentlemen; rent, 81. Address 2I2O I'll
street. MH ia9O-6ts
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(1IRL WANTED-TO COOK FOR A FAM
" ny OF four; reference required. Apply at
5O4 street. ta55-:ft#
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COOD BOARD AND LODGING IN PRT-
" vate family, near Capitol Park: on car
line; terms reasonable Address A. f., this
office. ino3ot1
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SUNDAY excepted. SMonday excepted.
A.-For morning. P.-For afternoon,
RICHARD GRAY, Gen. Traffic Manager.
J. II. GOODMAN. General Passenger Agent
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Wanten.

[NTANTED-A SECOND GIRL AT $40
w Eighth street. liz
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&c Get or Rent.

FURNISHED ROOMS - TWO NICELY
i furnished rooms, with bath, gas and tire.
Address IO14 q street ia31-9tt -
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Rntirnan Urnnc Gable.
LEAVE TRAINS RUN DAILY. ARRIVE
For (E'ronol

1850 p Ashland and Portland. 4:l5
T:1O A'.-.-.Calistoga and Napa... 11:O5 A
3:O5 2 P...-..CalistOga and Napa--. $40 p
1O;4O A iDeming, Ell Paso and East s.05 z
4;59 I ..;...--- Cola X ....--.. ....-. 1910 A
7:1O p Knights L'ding & Orovile 7;1O A
$3.50 7 HOS Angeles........ lilo A
Ogden and East-Second
11:55 A Glass. $40 P
Central Atlantic Express
800 = for Ogden and East. $50 A
800 P|Oroville via Rosev'ie Jn'c 1890 A
300 z Red Bluff via MarysvilIe 1890 A
1888 A .... .Redding via Willows 400 P
4:35 A San Francisco via Benicia 11:O5 A
6:l5 a san Francisco via Benica 1880 A
S:1O a San Francisco via Eenicia $40 p
3:O5 7 san Francisco via Benicia s:1O
600 + San Francisco via Benicia 1890 P
81 1000 a San Francisco via steamer 56:oO A
1O:4O A San Fran. via Livermore 2:5O p
1O.4O A...............San JOse...--..... 2:5O z
800 z .........SaDta Barbara ..... ll:lO A
*7:10 Al.........Santa ROSa.....l l1:O5
800 2 ............Santa Rosa ... %S:lO z
SEQ n. ...... Stockton and CALI 7:O5 2
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$3.50 p PI....Stockton and Caltt ll:IO
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