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The record-union., 1893-09-15
TIE NORTH LEVER.
How the City VIII be Protected From
Freshets.
1t VIII be Finished Before the River
Rises Next Winter-Made
OF Good Material.

a REcORD-UNIoN reporter yesterday
took trip out along the levee north of
the city, which Messrs. Turton q
Knox are building for the railroad com
pany in accordance with the arrange
ment made with the city last fall, to
which it owed its immunity from flood
last winter
He found there seventy-fve wagons at
work hauling dirt and twenty four-horse
scrapers hauling dirt up on the levee. 1t
was busy scene, the long line of wagons
going and coming and the loaded
scrapers succeeding each other regularly.
The portion on which Messrs. TurtOn
q Knox are engaged extends from the
river bank to Twelfth street, that portion
between Sixth and Eighth being upon
North B street. Along there it will be
raised two feet higher than at present.
Across the old river bed it will be filled in
to the hight of twenty feet, with a breadth
at the top Of twenty-four feet and the
base will be from seventy-tYe to one
hundred feet wide.
The portion that was built in there last
fall before the water drove them out will
be raised nine feet more, and near the
river it will be made thirty feet wide on
AOps ~ WLluSldllJ any JOSSlDlt dSSdulLS VI
the currents. The company have bought
three pieces of land from L. c. Billings
for about $500, in order to get dirt to
complete the levee, buying the other day
a strip along the river nearly half a mile
long, estimated to contain about $1,000
cubic yards of dirt.
Mr.. Knox states that work has been
somewhat delayed by difficulty in getting
right Of way, but there will be no doubt
of its being finished; in time5 for the
rains. The material, clay in some places
and clay mixed with sand in others, will
make a fine solid levee. Two lots were
yesterday secured from Charles Heisen
and will be Immediately grubbed out so
that the levee can run through them.
Strange TO say, when so many men pro-
fess to be in want of work, Mr.. Knox
says that he has trouble in getting men to
stay with it, as they work two or three
days and quit as soon as they get little
money ahead.
The record-union., 1893-09-15

There are two very simple ways of
avoiding pain and colds" said Henry
Mcintosh, who is at the Southern. zone
of these is to shut your eyes and the
other is to shut your mouth. The man
especially late at night, and breathes
through his mouth will either catch a
bad cold or irritate his lungs sufficiently
to cause considerable annoyance and un-
pleasantness. If he will just keep his
mouth shut and breathe through his nose
this difficulty and danger are entirely
avoided. Nine chills out of every ten are
the result of people talking freely while
out of doors Just after leaving a room full
of hot air, and theater-goers who discuss
and laugh over the play on their way
home are inviting sickness.
1T is just the same with regard to shut
ting the eyes. Every man who travels a
long distance gets dust or something
worse in his eye occasionally, and pro-
ceeis TO take everyone's advice to get it
out, sometimes rubbing it and sometimes
pulling one lid over the other. The next
time you get speck of dust or metal in
your eye just shut it and keep it shut for
over minute. Nature will then come to
your relief, and there will be enough tear
like moisture to get rid of the obstruc-
ton, which will be found in one of tho
corners when the eye is finally opened.
The worst OF these two prescriptions is
that they are entirely too simple. Man
kind loves martyrdom in connection
with medicine or surgery."-St. Louis
Republic.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
How Boats are NInde of Paper.


a wooden model is prepared in exact
form of the desired boat, on which the
paper Is nodded, sheet after sheet being
superposed until the desired thickness is
obtained. In process of construction
nine thlcknesses of strong MANILA paper
are laid on, making thickness of about
one-elghth of an inch. The lines Of the
boat are carefully drawn full size, and the
paper-WhiCh comes from the mills IN
rolls-iS cut to the full size desired tor
covering the entire length and breadth of
the boat, 50 as to have no joints whatever.
For racing shells the best MANILA paper
Is used, but for gigs, dingeys, canoes and
skltis, paper made from undressed linen
is used. In manufacturing the racing
shell the first sheet is danped, laid
smoothly on the model, and securely
fastened in place by tacking it to certain
rough strips attached to its upper face.
Other sheets are now superposed ard
suitably cemented together the number
depending upon the size of the boat and
the stiffness required. Should the sur
face OF the model be cOncave IN parts-as
IN the run Of boats with square sterns, for
instance-the paper is made to conform to
these surfaces by suitable convex molds.
which also hold tho paper in place until
dry. 1t will then retain the desired form
The model, with its enveloping coat of
paper, is removed to the drying-room.
AS the paper skin dries, all wrinkles dis
appear, and 1t gradually assumes the de-
sired shape. Finally, when all moisture
has been eVaporated, it is taken from the
mold an exact counterpart of the model
desired, exceedingly stiff, perfectly sym
metrical and seamless. The boat, as it
then appears, is -proofed, the frames
and fittings completed, and the boat var
nished. The advantages possessed by
these boats over those constructed Of
wood are strength, stiffness and durabil-
ity; and, being without joint. lap or seam,
they do not admit OF leaking by strain or
shrinllage. They do not crack or split,
never shrink, and, paper being one of the
best nOn-conductors, no ordinary degree
of heat or cold affects them, thus render
ing them admirably adapted for use in
all climates.-W ork.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
Articles of Incorporation.

The following articles of incorporation
have been filed in the Office of the Secre-
tary of State:
The Mechanics Gold Mining Company
of Amador County of Oak land. Capital
stock, 100000, with Charles J. Raleigh,
Delos Pratt, Hermon a. Pratt, Frank
Kings and Edwin l.. Arrest Of Oakland
as directors.
Caton's Foundry and Machine Com
pany Of San Jose. Capital stock, $50,
with Z. Z. Cation, B. L. Bailey, +. b.
Warning, w. b. Buse and David Johns
Of San Jose as Directors.
The Oakland Casket Manufacturing
Company of Oakland. Capital stock.
$4,000, with r. Morgan of san Leandro,
Il. l.. McKeever, Robert l.. Bigler, H. T..
Arnold and J. l.. May nard of Oakland,
and a. Il. Bales of Berkeley as Directors.
The Stillwagon Mining and Milling
Company of Sacramento. Capital stock,
100000, with w. 5. Weymouth of Dry
town, George A. Holbrook, j. II. Gray,
John Guslin and A. NJ. Cunningham Of
Sacramento as Directors.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
a Growl at the Racing Judges.

EDS. RECORD UNION: There was splen-
did racing at the Park yesterday. There
were five races and 10000 people to wit
ness them. OF the whole number it is
reasonable to say that ), 600 are not racing
experts, and are not familiar with the
horses entered. All they can learn as to
what the races are, and which the horses
and the mounts, Is CLEANED from the
programmes and the posts. And here is
where my kick comes inland | speak by
authority Of very large group of citi-
Zens, ladies and gentlemen who occupied
the grand and special stands and are reg
ular contributors to the State Agricult-
ural Society.
In order to get off the five races it was
necessary TO sandwich the heats of the re-
spective contests between the heats of all
the several races. Now, unless there is
some written announcement as to what
race the heat trotted or paced belongs, in
such cases it is impossible to tell what
horses are on the track. The programme
does not help particle, as the numbers
are the same in the several races. Thus
heat In trOt is sent of, and immedi-
ately another lot of horses are put on the
track and the numbers transferred to the
arms of other mounts. But who not
down in the "bear-plP can tell to which
race on the programme the horses be-
long? The great public cannot tell-if
the directors doubt this let them go into
the stands and witness the frantic efforts
of the ladies and gentlemen to gain the
desired Information.
Would it cost the society cent, above
the price of the chalk, to have the active
young man who does the marking, letter
out so all can see-not feebIy, but boldly
--such words as these. for instance,
This, heat in the four-year-old trot";
This Is the three-year- old pace1; This
is the 2:20 trot"; This is the free-for-all
pace"
Some such course will popularize the
races with the people, content them to
stay through the programme, and l beg
leave to assure the Directors eliminate
thousand curses shOwered on their heads
daily. Then, too, consider, gentlemen,
that there are some hundreds of good
people who do not feel able to buy pro
gramme, and some hundreds of others
who, when they have them, cannot
identify the horses from the programme
where five races are sandwiched.
y FRIEND.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
} judgment is affirmed.
THE YOLO BRIDGE.
1t VIII be Closed Two Days Next Week,
Pending Repairs.

1t VIII be Closed Two DAYS Next Week.
Pending Repairs.
As it will be necessary to make extern
sive repairs to the draw of the Sacramento
and Yolo river bridge, and as the draw
cannot be turned while this is being
done, it will have to be left open so as to
leave river navigation unimpeded. This
Will make the bridge impossible for
train, team and foot traffic for about
forty-eight hours, commencing on next
Tuesday evening about 1880 o'clock, or
alter the Oregon express crosses.
The railroad company will run the
steamer d. E. Knight No. as a ferry
boat in the meantime. to carry, free of
charge, residents OF this city and Wash
lngton desiring to cross the river; also,
passengers and baggage to and from the
local trains, which will make their rail
terminus at Washington while the bridge
is impossible.
Through trains, with overland Sleep
lng-cars, will be run via Stockton dur
ing this time.
The Knight will make trips probably
every hour, and will run as nearly as
possible to the line of the bridge
The record-union., 1893-09-15
SRIPPEE'S COLTS.
a Number of Yearling Thorough breds
Bring Fair Prices.

a Number of Yearling Thoroughbreds
Bring Fair Prices.
Killip & Co. yesterday sold at auction
a number of yearling colts and fillies
from L. U. Shippee'a stock farm. The
sale took place at Agricultural Park, and
for hard times" year the prices OBJ
tanned were very good. The sales were
as follows:
Bay colt by Fellow Charm, one year.
A. Heilbron, S410; bay colt by Fellow
Charm, one year, w. NJ. Murry, $3.50; bav
colt by Major Ban, one year, A. He'll
bron, S43O; bay colt by Joe Hooker, one
year, II. Schwartz, S400; bay colt by Eel
low Charm, one year, Walter Maben.
S235; chestnut filly by Major Ban, one
year, w. Schooble, SlS5; bay colt by Eel
low Charm, w. Jonathan, $500; chestnut
filly by Major Ban, r. Ledgett, Si55: bav
filly by Fellow Charm, Mr.. Thomson.
SIS5; bay colt by Fellow Charm, Walter
Maben, $780, chestnut colt by Major Ban.
w. Jonathan, S2l5; chestnut filly bv Eel
low Charm, Newton French, $50.
The stallion John A., by Monday
Lady Clare, nine years, was bought bv
L. L. Smith for $3.50. John \. has a mile
record of 1:42 as a four-year-old, and a
two-mile record of 3:34l. He is the sire
of several fast ones.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
TWO SUPREME COURT DECISIONS
Validity OF Material Mems Liens-Mort-
Cages and Trusts.

TWO SUPREME COURT DECISIONS
Validity OF Material Mems Liens-Mort-
Cages and Trusts.
The Supreme Court has rendered de-
cision in the case of William Hawkins ct
al, appellants, VS.. A. A. Morehead ct al. 4,
respondents.
The action was to recover value of ma
terials used by one Stauffer in the con-
struction OF a house for Mrs. Morehead
and to enfore lien on the house and
land.
The court below found that the amount
OF the contract was less than 81, coo: that
Stauffer had been paid in full before the
| lien was filed; that the plaintiffs had filed
no written notice on Mrs. Morehead that
they had furnished material, and that
more than thirty days from the compile
/ ton OF the building had elapsed before
the lien was filed, and judgment was en-
tered that plaintiffs take nothing from
Mrs. Morehead, and that she recover from
them her costs.
The judgment of the lower court was
affirmed.
1t has also rendered decision in the
case OF Campbell, respondent, VS.. Free
man. administrator, appellant.
Inc appellants lntestate, \. q. Ander-
son, In 1882 wished To purchase land and
made verbal agreement that Campbell
should loan him money and have the
conveyance made TO Campbell as security
Tor the loan, which was done, and other
sums were also loaned on it to Anderson,
who took possession ofthe land. Suit was
| brought by Campbell for 50, lI6 80, the
total 9f all advances, and the property
ordered sold under mortgage, Freeman
contending that the property was held in
trust for payment of the purchase money
only, but the lower court decided in favor
OF Campbell.
Ila inGomnnt Is q iii rrnnd
The record-union., 1893-09-15
P. BOIL. +. A. CROUCH.
ARARE OPPORTUNITY
Good Agricultural Land for $40
to $50 per Acre.

The Pacific Improvement Company has re-
Gently purchased twelve thousand ceres Of
land in the heart Of Tehama County, for the
purpose Of promoting subdivisio and settle
ment- This land embraces lands from first
class Sacramento Valley agricultural land. to
land Of fair average quality, and is offered at
nom $40 to $50 per acre, in subdivisions of
40, so, l2o, 160 and 800 acres.
The terms upon which these land are offered
are especially attractive. They will be sold in
subdivisions, as above indicated by the pan
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 prin-
cipal is to be paid for three years and then
the purchaser is 10 have five years in which to
pay five equal annual installments, with in
terest at the rate of per cent. per annum.
making payments extending over period of
eight years. Intending purchasers are as
sured that this is an opportunity to purchase
land of fair average quality at SO 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-
pecially adapted for fruitgrowing, cannot be
had in California for less than from $50 IN
S10O an acre. An examination Of the land
subject of this advertisement will prove to
home-seekers that this is al opportunity for
the purchase Of good agricultural land ut $40
an acre, and for qualities grad down to fair
agricultural land a. $40 an acre, on terms Of
payment which should make the disposition
Of these lands to actual settlers result easv OF
accomplishment.
The primary object Of the purchase Of this
body of Land was the breaking up OF a large
holding for the purpose Of promoting its set
tlement in smaller quantities and its devotion
to dilgent husbandry.
For further particulars, call upon or ad-
dress WM H. Mills
Land Agent of the c. P. K r., Fourth and
Townsend streets. San Francisco. Cal
The record-union., 1893-09-15
A CLOSE SHAVE.

He knew 1t Was Loaded, But Didn't
Mean to Shoot.
G. Stanley, the handsome young man
who is employed at Cohen's cigar store,
corner Of Seventh and J streets, was
"monkeying" with pistol on Wednes-
day night, when it accidentally went off
The bullet crashed through the counter
and whizzed close to Justice of the Peace
Henry's head. The Judge was standing
on the sidewalk in front of the stand con-
versing with a friend.
The only protest he made was that he
didn't care about being shot unless he
knew what for" The shot caused con-
siderable commotion for a while, as a
story was started to the effect that the
Judge had been killed.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
Ihe Wcather.

The Weather Bureau reports show the
highest and lowest temperatures yester-
day to have been So and $50, with light
to gentle northerly winds and clear
weather prevailing.
The barometrical readings at 5 A. NJ.
and P. NJ. were 1898 and 1886 inches,
respectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 49, and 53o.
and one year ago to-day SO and SO.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
Another Mining Comnanr.

Articles of incorporation of the Still
wagon Mining and Milling Company
were filed with County Clerk Hamilton
yesterday. The capital stock is 100000,
of which 500, 500 has been subscribed. The
Directors are w. 5. Weymouth of Dry
town, and George c. Holbrook, J. II.
Gray, John Geeslin and A. NJ. Cunning
ham of Sacramento. This city is to be
the principal place of business.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
Wants Her Garnet.

Locke q Lavenson are in receipt of a
letter from Mrs. Hannah McCarty of Red
Bluff, asking if they received her order
for a carpet and had it ready to send to
her. She gave Mr.. Gay'' SIS as part
payment on the order. but the carpet has
not materialized. 1t is evidently the old
game of some swindler with a smooth
tongue rOping in unwary people by large
promises and another lesson to those who
prefer patronizing irresponsible strangers
to their home merchants.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
An Ex-sacramentan's Escapade.

C. H. Wyman of Stockton, who has
been following the profession Of land
lawyer there, is under arrest for embez-
element. 1t seems a lady in Mariposa
County sent Wyman 1920 with which to
settle for some Government land, and he
took the money and went on a spree.
Wyman formerly lived in this city,
and is well known here.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
COAST FAILURES

Business Ventures that Succumbed
During the Month of August.
The Bradstreet Mercantile Agency re-
ports 129 failures in the Pacific Coast States
and Territories for the month of Au-
gust, with assets 81, ,l63, ,65S and liabilities
l,97l, $50, as compared with Is for the pre-
vious month, with assets S216, 402 and
liabilities S462, ,O36, and 20 for the CORE
spending month of 1892, with assets S22S. =
coo and liabilities S322, ,39l. The failures
for the past month are divided among the
States and Territories as follows:
The record-union., 1893-09-15
The True Laxative Principle

OF the plants used in manufacturing the
pleasant remedy, Syrup of Figs, has a
permanently beneficial effect on the hu-
man system, while the cISap vegetable
extracts and mineral solutions, usually
sold as medicines, are permanently in
furious. Being well informed, you will
use the true remedy only. Manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
Removed to a safe place.

Yesterday morning, in response to a
telephone message, Special Officer Goods
gave a free ride to a man with full
blown jag on, who persisted in wander
ing around in the maze of tracks in the
railroad yard. The yardmen. not wish
ing him to furnish an item for the papers,
secured his removal in time.
The record-union., 1893-09-15

coveryh is known TO medical science. The
diseases that it cures come from torpid
liver, or from impure blood For everything
of this nature, it is the only guaranteed
remedy: In Dyspepsia, Biliousness all
Bronchial, Throat and Lung affections; ev-
cry form of Scrofula, even Consumption Tor
Lung in its earlier stages, and in
the most stubborn Skin and Scalp Diseases
if it ever fails to benefit or cure, you have
your money back.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
BUCKLEY'S LAMBS
Irapp VIII Sell No More Liquor TIL
His Case Is Settled.

HIS Oase Is settIed.
Judge Buckley yesterday continued
the two cases of misdemeanor for selling
liquor without license against Dave
Smith until the Goth, as Mr.. Trspp, the
proprietor of the saloon, guaranteed that
no more liquor would be sold there pend
ing the decision OF the matter. Smith de-
manded jury trial
Joseph Blakely, ofthe Lafayette Saloon.
was found not guilty of disturbing the
peace, there being some doubt as to
whether the motion made by him was in
tended for blow at Captain Simmons.
Several ordinance yiolaters had their
cases continued till the Dist.
Mrs. Miller. charged with vagrancy
and being common drunkard, as she
promised to leave town and leave her
child where it is, had her case continued
for two days.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
EVERYBODY'S COLUMN.
Correspondence of Interest to the Gem
erRl Public.

Under this heading the RECORD-UNIoN will
publish short letters from correspondents on
topics of interest TO the general public. The
matter in these communications Will be un-
derstood to represent only the views OF the
writer's All Communications must be ac-
companied by the name OF the writer, not for
publication unless 80 desired, but as a guaran-
tee OF good faith.-EDS,
The record-union., 1893-09-15
Pointed and Strong.
From the Napa Register. ]

The importance of road Improvement
and the Road Convention has in the last
few months been most intelligently set
forth by the RECORD UNION, whose
editorial and news columns have carried
interesting discussions and teemed with
arguments, pointed and strong, which
must result in bringing the legislators Of
county and State together on some practi-
cal plan of road improvement.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
SACRAMENTO F0y

U'RONT STREET, CORNER OF n. WILL
L IAN GUTENBERGER, Proprietor. Work
1or sidewalks and buildings speciality. Cas-
oline and Steam Engines TO order on short
notice.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
Totals. ...12o s1.1Gs.e5s s1-q-Isel

Totals ......... 129 S1,163,65s S1,911, 500
The following are the causes assigned
for the failures: Incompetency 81, mex
perience Ii. inadequate capital for the
business undertaken 81, personal extrava-
pance 8, neglect of business and bad hab-
It's l, excessive competition l, unfavor-
able circumstances, floods, fires, etc. A.
fraud 5, injudicious creditlng 3.
The record-union., 1893-09-15

Nothing is wasted in China. The
stones OF various fruits and the shells of
nuts are cleaned, dried and carved into
ornaments of the most graceful kind.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
ADJUSTMENTS

AT the Clunie Opera house this even
ing the stirring and interesting drama
Ranch l0'' will be repeated. 1t is full OF
lively incident, has a strong vain Of com
edy running through it, and presents
Mr.. Ward in a role that proves his fine
versatility and gives Mr.. Hyland a most
congenial dual role in which he proves
that he is a sterling stock actor of unusual
capacity.
At the Metropolitan Theater this even
ing the Worlds Fair Minstrels will pre-
sent varied programme of song. dance,
comedy act, specially performance and
DlaAtatiO minStrelsY.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
WATERHoUsE & JESTER.

DEALERS IN IRON, STEEL, CUMBER.
- land Coal, Wagon Lum Der and Carriagz
Hardware: 700, I'll, 713, 7l5 j street,
SacrmaentO.
The record-union., 1893-09-15
Bttat1IPsa Uuros.
y. ROOT. ALEX. NELSON, ]. DRIsCoL
ROOT, NELSON & CO..

ITHION FOUNDRY-IRCN AND BRASS
~ Founders and Machinists. Front street,
between n and .. Castings and Machinery
OF every description made to order.
The record-union., 1893-09-15

The annual manufacture in Europe at
the present time, according to the latest
statistics, is something like 1,S50, 900
square yards of looking-glass.
The record-union., 1893-09-15

In 1920 the first large copper coins were
minted in England, putting an end to
private leaden tokens.
The record-union., 1893-09-15

The worse your Catarrh, the more you
need DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. Its
proprietors offer $500 cash for case of
Catarrh in the Head which they cannot
cure
The record-union., 1893-09-15
SACRAMENTO RINK

TTNHE OLDEST SAVINGS BANK IN TIE
L city, corner Fifth and streets, Sacra.
mento. Guaranteed capital, $500, 900; paid
up capital. gold coin, 500, 900. Reserve
fund, S5O,67S. Term and ordinary deposits,
$3.432, 094. Loans on real estate July !,
1888, S3,5GS,7S9. Term and ordinary de-
posits received. Dividends paid in January
and July. Money loaned upon real estate
only. Information furnished upon appiica-
tion to w. z. COLEMAN, President.
ED. r. HAMILTON. Cashier
The record-union., 1893-09-15
IT COVERS A GOOD DEAL OF GROUND
DR. Piaroaic CoJ1ay1

- a 49, ~ . NAC-l4IAA
sMedical Discovery.
And when you hear
that it cures so many
diseases, perhaps you
think its too good
to be true
But it's only rea-
sonable. As q blood
cleanser, fesh-builder,
and strength-restorer,
nothing like the " Dis