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THE TYLER ISLAND CASE.
Plaintiff CIarke's Judgment for
Small Sum.
But it Is Claimed That the Result
Gives Force to an Important
Principle.

Yesterday the case of C. W. Clarke VS..
Mrs. Rebecca Thisby, which had been on
trial before jury in Judge Catlin's
court for about week, was brought to
close. The suit was for $1,000 alleged to
be due the plaintiff under a verbal con-
tract for pumping water from the defend
ants overflowed lands on Tyler Island.
Mrs. Thisby denied that any such con-
tract was made, and also set up other OBJ
jections to the complaint, one being that
the claim was barred by the statute of
limitations, which Judge Catlin over
ruled.
1t seems that Clarke also has land on
the island, which had been submerged,
and he claimed that Mrs. Thisby had
agreed to pay certain portion of the ex-
pense of reclamation. In pumping water
from his own and neighbors' lands those
of Mrs. ThisbY were also benefited. The
plaintiff received judgment for 81 an
acreSon 13l acres), but as this does not
carry the costs with it he will have a jury
fee TO pay OF Sl32, also $50 stenographer's
lee, etc.
The case is regarded as one of much
importance to owners of lands in reclama-
ton districts, and the judgment, while
for a small sum, will 9e hailed as great
victory by those whoAave alway favored
the thorough reclamation of the fertile
lands on the lower Sacramento River,
which have been subject to occasional
inundatiOn.
In nearly all these districts there have
been few persons who refused TO pay
their proper proportion of the cost of
maintaining levees and pumping plants,
but the result of the case just tried here
means that where person is benefited
by general system Of improvement he
is liable for his just portion Of the cost.
"Ihere are hundreds of people in the
reclamation districts in the southern por-
ton Of this county who have been wait
ing anXiously for the result of the case of
Clarke VS.. Thisby," said an intelligent
resident OF that section last evening to
RECORD UNION reporter. They have hes
itated to go on with necessary reclamation
schemes, knowing that certain persons
would refuse to put up their share OF the
expense, but this will give them hope
and the courage to go ahead. and you Will
see great deal of reclamation work in
augurated in the near future that has
been hanging fire."
The case was a hard-fought one from
beginning to end. The plaintiff had for
his counsel j. II. Mckune and A. l..
Hart, while Mrs. Thisby's interests were
looked after by Grove l.. johnson. The
arguments were listened to by many in
terested SPECTATORS, Mr.. Johnson being
unusually eloquent and incisive in his
remarks.
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a MODEST PROPOSITION

Convict Jim Wilson Desires TO Go on
n Hunt for FrederickS.
James Wilson, the Folsom convict who
is to be tried shortly for participation in
ther ecent attempt to escape, has no flies
on him.
He says that if given the opportunity
he will go forth and capture Fredericks,
the outlaw, and turn him over to theau-
thorities in very few days.
Mr.. Wilson did not explain, when he
made this unique proposition to Deputy
sheriff Foley the other day, what would
become of himself. Probably he thought
some other convict would be turned loose
to hunt for him.
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ADJUSTMENTS


At the Clunie Opera-house this even
ing will be repeated the border drama
Buffalo Bill" with the new leading
man, Carl Berch. in the title role. Mr..
Berch improves rapidly on acquaintance,
and will undoubtedly become a fayorite
with the theater-going public.
At Changers Hall last evening a very
pleasant party was given by the ladies OF
Fair Oaks Relief Corps. From the way
that some of the veterans tripped about
the hall to the soft music of the orchestra,
it was evident they did not neglect their
own opportunities while making the
enemy dance during the war.
At Pythian Hail this evening Equity
Lodge, Knights and Ladies Of Honor,
will give a social party. The grand
march will begin at $3.50 o'clock.
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Those Walsh Sick aenefits,

Johnson Il Johnson, counsel for
Costumes Tribe of Red Men, have filed
in the Superior Court a demurrer to the
amended complaint of Jane S. Walsh, ad-
ministratriX of the estate OF j. NJ. Walsh,
deceased, in which plaintiff sues for a
considerable sum of money, amounting
to several thousand dollars, alleged to be
due on account of sick benefits running
through some three years.
Defendant demurs on the ground that
the expressions unable to follow the
hunt" the ''wampum belt" etc.. are unin-
telligible and uncertain, and further, that
the action is barred by Sections 337 and
343 Of the Code of Civil Procedure.
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Funeral of B. c. Drescher.

On the arrival of the train from Chico,
yesterday. the funeral of the late B. C.
Drescher. brother of P. c. Drescher OF
this city, took place from the depot. The
remains were buried in the City Gene
terry.
Delegations of Odd Fellows and Fire
men came down from Chico to attend the
funeral. The pall-bearers. also residents
ton. H. b. Reed, Captain J. ]. Cahill, c.
e. Tinkham, Hon. NJ. L. Merry, E. A.
Warren. James o. Weed and Barney
CUSick
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Police Court.

In the Police Court yesterday Charles
Dunn was tried for disturbing the peace
OF William Cook. The evidence showed
that Dunn proposed to run Cooks res
taurant and did his best to disgust ladies
who were eating there. Judge Buckley
fined him $40, with the usual alternative
A. Zangeler, charged with battery. was
discharged, the prosecuting witness filing
a stipulation OF satisfaction.
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no Strengthen Levees.

James McNasser, President of the
Board of Trustees of Reclamation Dis
trict No. $50. announces that sealed bids
will be received up to 10 o'clock A. NJ. to-
day, at the office of j. w. Armstrong,
AL street, for the reconstruction
of the river levee about three-fourths
OF a mile south of this city, and for
the placing of brush revetment
thereon, in accordance with the plans and
specifications on Tile at the office of the
City Engineer at the Water Works build
ing, Front and l streets.
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Weather Notes,

The Weather Bureau reports show the
highest and lowest temperatures yes
terday to have been 700 and 44o, with
gentle to fresh northerly winds and clear
weather prevailing. At times the sky
was partly clouded with stratus clouds.
The barometrical readings at A. M.
and P. NJ. were 30.l2 and 30.l inches,
respectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 7Go and 5Oo,
and one year ago to-day 70o and $50, with
no precipitation on either day.
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Sons and Daughters of pioneers.

The organization known as the Sons
and Daughters of Pioneers recently
elected the following directors: Miss NJ.
C. Farnsworth, Mrs. NJ. r. Griffith, Miss
Ella @. McCleery, Miss NJ. w. Shirland.
Mrs. d. d. Petit, Mrs. j. j. c. Fitzger-
aid. L. j. Figg, G. w. Lorenz and G..
Putnam, Jr.
The directors subsequently elected NJ.
W. Shirland, President; G. w. Lorenz.
Vice President: Annie Luther, Secretary;
Matte J. Edinger, Treasurer; II. NJ. La
Rue Marshal.
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Hothouse for Capitol Park.

Secretary of State Waite has perfected
plans for new and handsome hothouse
in Capitol Park. 1t is to be 1910 feet in
size and twelve feet high. The founda-
ton viii be of brick, and the upper por-
ton of the structure chiefly of glass.
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AWNINGS sam Going.

Yesterday Henry Fisher took down his
old-style street balcony, which looked
quite lonesome after that of J. Hyman
was removed a few days ago. The
s'double-deckern on the building on the
southeast corner of Front and / streets is
also in course OF demolition.
The record-union., 1893-10-11
Garcia Held for Manslaugnrer.

John Garcia was examined in the Police
Court yesterday on charge of muir
dering Thomas Wynne, at the Mint Res
taurant, by striking him with his fist.
The evidence was the same as pub
lished in the RECORD UNION at the time
of the inquest. Garcia was held to an
swer for manslaughter, with bail fixed at
81 Oc0
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Illness of Mrs. Ottmann.

A letter received in this city on Sum
day announces the serious illness of Mrs.
G. A. Ottmann at Fulton, n. Y. In con-
sequence thereof Rev. Mr.. Ottmann will
not return until her recovery. Rev. Mr..
George will remain in charge Of st. Psul's
until his return.
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n1ents-it cures those arrangements and weak
,,asses which make woman's life miserable
a woman who neglects to take proper ex-
ercise is particularly prone to excessive con-
eestion. debility and sluggish circulation:
ffhis is the time we advise the " Prescription.
In all arrangements and displacements of the
special organs which result in signs OF in
damnlation,n in catarrhal discharges from
the lining membranes. and III distressing
i-,.aor,Iarifies- this medicine is guaranteed
% . Benefit or cure, or the money Is returned
The record-union., 1893-10-11
Yesterdays Blaze.

The alarm of fire yesterday morning
was caused by a small blaze in the Poodle
Dog Restaurant adjoining the carriage
trimming establishment of Y, w. Rob-
bins at Eighth and X streets. Someone
carelessly threw a sack on the range and
il took fire, but was soon extinguished,
causing only about S25 damage.
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They stole wet Goods.

James McCourt, who operates saloon
at Fourth and L streets, yesterday caused
the arrest OF John Russell and w. II.
Lloyd on q charge of stealing jug OF
whisky from his place.
The record-union., 1893-10-11
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to render
it promptly, but one should remember to
use even the most perfect remedies only
when needed. The best and most simple
and gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs,
manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co.
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Dotels sab aaeataurasste.
AMERICAN HOTEL

FORMERLY BROOKLYN HOTEL, 112I
L and 1928 Front street, between X and L,
Sacramento, Cal. House has recently been
renovated throughout. New furniture and
tirst-class appointments. New beds, with
change OF linen every day. Suits Of rooms for
families. Single rooms, 20 cents. Board, Sd
per week. First-class bar and reading-room
attached to the hotel No Chinese employed.
JOSEPH MCCLAY. Proprietor.
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Hoops Pills assist digestion. cure headache.
DIED.

SMITH-In San Francisco, October eth, Adam
Smith, Great Keeper OF Wampum of the
Improved order OF Red Men.
re- Funeral from Red Mems Hall, San
Francisco, under the auspices of the Great
Council OF California, Wednesday afternoon
next. 11th inst, at l O'Clock. Friends and
acquaintances invited. Interior papers
: please copy.l
BOV YER--In this city, October 9th, E. A.
Bower, q native of Prince Edwards Island,
British y. A, aged 81 years, 10 months
and 2S days.
aa-friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited TO attend the funeral, this
"Wednesday. at O'Clock, from his late res
idence, $50 l. street.
CULVER-In this city, October 10th, Jacob
L. Culver, q native of Michigan, aged 33
years.
RB-Funeral notice hereafter.
MARTIN-In this city, October 9th, George r.
Martin son OF Mrs. w. r. Strong), a native
OF New Jersey, aged AZ years, IL months
and days.
E5-krlends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, this
"wednesday, at l o'clock, from his late res
idence, 1922 @ street.
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WOES OF A WORKER.
WOES OF A WORhER
Louis c. Frv Arrested on Charge of
Embezzlement.
Walking Delegate Louis c. Fry did his
walking last night between the walls of
cell in the City Prison.

PRETTY FACE
is the result of a
healthy physical
condition. 4" Beau
ty is but skin deepn
yet it greatly de-
pends on a clear
complexion, free
from wrinkles and
hollow cheeks.
Health always
brings wealth of
beauty. A healthy
state of the system
comes with Doctor
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. It's a
medicine prepared
for WOmanfS all
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Huitres de L Est sur Coquille.

dultfes dc L Est sur COQu1lle.
SOUP.
Consomme en- Tasse
FISH.
Truite Sommone a la Chambord
Repsold Sauterne.l
RELIEVE.
Celery, Salade de Crevettes, Spanish Olives.
ENTREES.
Quail a la CTapoGine.
Bouchees de dame la Baltimore.
Punch a la Romaine.
LZlntandel.
ROAST.
Poulets de Printemps au Cresson.
LEGUaTEs
Petits fols Francais = AnglaIse.
DESSERT.
Omellette Souffle. Vanilla.
lMumm.
Fruit. Cakes. Almonds.
Cafe Noir.
kirsch and Cognac.
After due attention had been given to
gastronomic pleasures, DR.. j. II. Parkin-
son expressed the regrets of DR.. G. l..
Simmons at his inability to be present,
and also of Mayor Steinman, who, he
said had been good friend of the physi-
clans in all matters pertaining to the
sanitation of the city. He then intro
duced as Master of Ceremonies DIR.
Thomas W. Huntington. The genial
doctor was decided success in that posi-
tion and enlivened the whole evening by
the manner in which he proposed the
toasts and introduced those called upon
to respond. Many excellent speeches
were made, some OF serious nature and
some brim full of wit and humor.
The list of toasts and responses were as
follows: 1.-The California Northern Dis
trict Medical Society,"" Past President
w. r. Cleveland; Sacramento Society
for Medical Improvement" DR.. II. l..
Nichols; 1.-THE Secular Press" E. b.
Willis; state Medical Society,"" DR.. j. r.
Lame; "ThesLife of Luxury Led by the
Country Physician Compared With the
Drudgery OF His City Brethren" DR.. J. X.
Todd of Gridley; The Proper Qualifica-
tions of the Medical Practician," DR.. w.
A. Briggs; NJ edical Societies." DR.. David
Powell of Marysyille; Medical Journal
ism," DR.. ]. II. Parkinson.
The Committee of Arrangements was
composed OF Doctors J. II. Parkinson
chairman. w. Z. Briggs. I. w. Hunt
ington. q. L. Simmons and W. A. Briggs.
The banquet broke up early in order
that the visiting physicians might catch
the outgoing trains for their homes. They
all expressed themselves as delighted
with their visit to Sacramento and their
entertainment by the local society.
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CITY licenses, water rates and dog tags
now due. Pay Immediately and save
costs.
The record-union., 1893-10-11

ONLY complete stock of music and in
struments at Cooper'S.
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BOARD AND ROOM. 81 90 TO SO FER
d day. Meals. 20 cents.
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As-AcccoBlmodations FIRST-CLASS. Free
Bus to and from hotel.
w. ]. ELDER. Manager.
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HOUSE HOTEL
Corner Tenth and X Sts., Sacramento.
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THE "CREAMERIE."

A Lunch Place for Ladies and Gentlemen.
NO. 6I2 j STREET,
y. e r ~ ST. Nj naRer
The herald., 1893-12-22
RIMAN BROUGHT BACK.
CHARGED WITH FORGERY, HE AT
TEMPTED TO ESCAPE.
How He swindIed Albert O'Neil-De-
tective Insley Makes an Important
Capture at San
Diego.

Detective Insley returned yesterday
from San Diego, having in charge Ernest
A. Riman, former real estate dealer
and notary public, residing with his
family at Wells street and Columbus
avenue, East Los Angeles.
Riman was wanted on two charges of
forgery, and also for taking fraudulent
acknowledgements. He was captured in
San Diego night before last by Insley
and +. M. Mcdonald.
Riman did not have cent upon his
person when captured. He said he
walked from this city to San Diego.
leaving here on the 8th inst. He had
prudently started for Mexico.
Riman is charged with having forged
a deed, by which he sold alleged prop
erty in Kansas to Albert O'Neil, a
O,Neil to trade lin a fine place, cor
ner Eighth and San Pedro streets.
The deeds were exchanged and O'Neil
went to Kansss and found that there
was no such farm as Riman had rep
resented. In the meantime Riman sold
O'Neils property for $500. O'Neil re-.
turned to this city and began an inves-
tigation.
The matter was put in Detective
Insley's hands, with the result that
Riman was arrested and is locked up in
the county Jail.
The herald., 1893-12-22
PROF. BARNARD's LECTURE.

An Interesting Talk on Astronomical
Subjects.
The First Presby terian church was
we'll filled by an intelligent and atten-.
tive audience last night at the lecture
upon astronomy by Prof. E. E. Barnard,
the eminent astronomer OF the Lick OBJ
servatory.
Professor Barnard ia too well known
to need any introduction. as his work at
the Mt. Hamilton observatory, and espe-
cially within the past year, has placed
him in the foremost rank OF his proies-
sion.
The professor lectures with the aid of
views. The various conditions existing
among the heavenly bodies and certain
discoveries were shown, Professor Bar
nard describing the formation and Civ
ing facts relating to thom. One thing
was demonstrated last evening, and that
was the wonderful progress made
by photography. All Of the views
shown were from photographs taken by
the aid of the telescope. The speaker
said that the conditions of the heavenly
bodies were shown more clearly by the
photographs than could be obtained
with the telescope alone. The views
were taken with most delicate plates,
which were exposed as long as seven
hours. He told of the method Of keep
ing the plate directly upon the object to
be taken. This WAS done by means OF
a steering apparatus and clock attached
to the telescope.
The planets, portions of the moons
surface, milky way and notable comets,
were shown and briefly explained.
The herald., 1893-12-22
SHOT THROUGH THE HEART,
Mrs. O. G. Story Kills Herself
Instantly.
Dependency and Fear of Insanity
the Cause.
She Left Four Day-Old Baby by Her
side-A Peculiarly Sad Case OF
Suicide which Occurred
Yesterday.

Mrs. Story, wife of Orville 9. Story, a
conductor on the Southern Pacific rail-
way, shot herself through the heart at
her home, 122 Leroy street, at 2 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. She died in
stantly.
By her side lay baby four days old.
The infant was removed and an exami-
nation made. Mrs. Story had carefully
barred her breast for the fatal wound. In
the absence Of attendants she arose from
a bed of sickness and got the revolver
with which she killed herself.
The lady had been very respondent
for several weeks. and since the birth OF
the baby last Monday has seemed
afflicted with melancholia.
She had often remarked that she
would rather die than become insane,
the idea OF impending insanity having
taken possession OF her. There was no
doubt tendency toward suicidal mania
existed in her family, her father having
killed himself. An aunt had been con-
fined in an insane asylum. This had
evidently 30 worked on her mind that
she thought some similar aff1iction
would befall her.
During her illness last Monday mid
wife was the only person in attendance,
but she got along finely. She was unu-
sually we'll for such a condition. The
baby is girl and is healthy. ~
Miss Slaton, q cousin of Mrs. Story,
who was visiting her, had just left the
roem at 2 O'clock. A moment Later che
heard the shot.
The husband OF the deceased was on
his train going to Yuma. He was tele-
graphed at Indio, and returned to the
city last night. They had two children
besides the baby. The deceased was 20
years OF age, and resided in Los Angeles
fve years.
The body was removed to Sharp's
undertaking rooms, where Coroner Gates
will hold the inquest at $50 o'clock this
morning.
The herald., 1893-12-22
NO STARVATION HERE.
What Was Seen at the Central Mark OF
Last Night.

What Was Seen at the Central Mark ct
Last Night.
The Central Market last night was
the scene of interest for the house keep.
ers of Los Angeles, Eho visited the place
In hundreds for the purpose of viewing
the Christmas exhibit of meats that the
genial Simon Msier had placed in de-
lectable array for the benefit of his vast
patronage. The market was gayly fes-
tooned with holly and mistletoe. and
sucking pigs ready for the cooks oven
were tempting sight. Venison in abund-
ance was hung here and there, and it
may be stated that it was purely enter
prise on the part of the proprietor, as
he was obliged to send his agents way
into Texas before he could obtain che
succulent deer and antelope. Mutton
and beef of the finest quality hung upon
the hooks in manner that would make
hungry PERSONS mouth water and
whet the appetite of one who even
detested the sight of food. On the
whole, the display is the most ar
tistic and beautiful one ever shown in
this line in California. The HERALp's
readers should not fail to see it. Much
credit is due to Ed Rothe, the foreman
of the establishment, who was the dec
orator.
The herald., 1893-12-22
PERSONAL.

DR.. M. B. Huff of South Riverside is
in the city.
Editor Baumgartner, of the Riverside
Reflex, is in town.
The Baroness Keyserlingtr of Russia
ie at the Hollenbeck.
Mr.. Fielder Brown of the Hotel Tustin
WAS in the city yesterday.
Stewart Kennedy, manager of the Ho.
tel Florence OF San Diego. is at the Hol-
lenbeck.
W. @. Thornton. Southern Pacific
agent at the Soldiers home, was in Los
Angeles yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Edmundson Of
Banning are at the Hollenbeck. They
go to San Francisco today to spend the
holidays.
Mr.. y. Pugh. has returned from six
weeks' solourn at the Arrowhead
Springs hotel. His health has been
much improved by his stay there.
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meeting OF the other roads was hastily
called and after q stormy session they
adjourned without action.
The herald., 1893-12-22
THE MIDwINTE

Great Progress Made In the Prepara-
Mr.. Frank Virgins, the auperintend-
ent of the Southern California exhibit
at the midwinter fair, wac in Redlands
yesterday in consultation with the local
town council and the worlds fair COM
mittee. The object OF the meeting WAS
to obtain the necessary information In
relation to exhibiting.
The Redlands people showed much
enthusiasm and interest in the WORK,
and propoae to make special display,
the design of which has not yet been
selected. They will also exhibit in the
horticultural building, and compete
with the balance of the state.
G. N. Andrews OF Redlands has been
BR9iatsa IF be san ssnsistssd tsfnfg By
Mr.. Wood of Ontario.
Although the variols conditions nec-
essary to enter other exhibits for COM
petition have been fully explained, there
yet remains a Misunderstanding in re-
gard to them.
Nothing in any of the county build
ings can be entered for competition.
with the exception OF citrus fruits,
which can only be judged while the cit
rus fair is in progress.
ANY individual, corporation or county
can make competitive exhibit, but
only in the horticulture building, paying
$3.50 per square foot for space.
Any individual desiring to make q
display in the state classified depart
ment in the horticulture building is
privileged to do so by paying a nom.
inal sum. .4.
Among the visitors at the local mid
winter fair headquarters yesterday was
Mr.. Rowland of Pomona. He stated
that the tower on which the bottles of
olive oil will be exhibited is nearing
completion and will be ready to ship on
Monday. The base of the tower is 6x6
feet, stands IL feet high, and is painted
q cream white.
Mr.. Tidball was busy yesterday draw
ing the perspective of the county
exhibit, showing the various features,
including the ear of corn, bottle OF wine,
walnut, and olive towers, the central
piece, the walnut elephant and the fruit
portiere.
Mr.. Chas. Forman writes from San
Francisco that severe storms have de-
lsyed work on the Southern California
building.
A meeting of the chamber OF com.
merce banquet committee has been
called for Wednesday.
The Canadian auxiliary association
have erected building for Canadian
headquarters, where Canadian exhibi-
tors and visitors to the California mid
winter international exposition can be
welcomed and made to feel at home.
The committee have decided to cele-
brate Monday, April I'd, as Canadian
day, when la crosse and other Canadian
games will be arranged and made an
feature. The drector-general
has set apart this day and promised to
suitable trophies and medals
to be competed for; also display of
fireworks fol- the evening.
1t is estimated there are fully 10000
Canadians in California, whose co-oper-
alton ia desired to be enlisted in the
work of making the celebration of Cana
dian day grand success.