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The record-union., 1893-08-26
SOMETHING OF A GUN.
Some Tests Maze With a Germ
Army Eifla.

Some Tests Mate With German
Army Rifle.
Since adopting its new army rifles,
Germany has been very careful not TO let
any Of them get out of the country.
A well-known Sacramentan, Albert
Ackermann, has succeeded, however, in
getting three of them. One is on exhibi-
ton in Eckhardts gun store, another at
FIohr's, and the third Mr.. Ackermann
has. A RECoRD-UNIoN reporter exam
med one of these guns yesterday. 1t is
certainly masterpiece of the gunsmith's S
art. The rifle is half pound lighter than
tue American army rifle, and carries a 3S-
callber cartridge. 1t is hammerless, and
shoots hVe times without reloading. The
gun IS tested to throw bullet 500 yards
on straight line-that is without chang
ing the sight. At an angle it will carry
1900 yards.
1he cartridge is as interesting as
the gun itself. The bullet is made of
steel, and IS nickle-plated to prevent rust
ing. The powder used looks like vermi-
celIl, and the process of its manufacture
is secret which the German Govern
ment refuses to divulge. The cartridges
come in little tin frames, five to frame,
ana are placed in the gun just as they are
frame and all.
Messrs. Ackermann and Flohr made
two tests of the force of the gun in Flohr's
cellar yesterday. On the first shot the
bullet went through a butchers meat
block eighteen inches in diameter,
through two pieces of sidewalk planking,
and thence through brick bulkhead,
when 1t was lost in the earth. on the sec
ond test two pieces of one-eighth-inch
sheet-lron, and two-inch plank were
placed back of the meat block. The bullet
went through the block, the two sheets OF
iron, and lodged in the center of the
plank.
An onlooker remark ed facetiously that
ne wouldn't be surprised if a shot from
that gun would kill man."
The record-union., 1893-08-26
" BARNEY THE PEDDLER "
Suspected of Being the Man Who Gu
James Williams.

Suspected of Being the Man Who Cut
James Williams.
officer Goods yesterday arrested a
man known as Barney, the Peddler,"
but whose real name is said to be Baker,
on charge Of having attempted to
swindle a man from the country. Baker
is also suspected of being the person who
few weeks ago stabbed Joseph Will
Jams, an ex-convict, now under treat
ment at the County Hospital.
Williams has all the time refused to tell
who it was that stabbed him, leaving the
impression that his assailant was his
partner" in some crooked transaction
and that they quarreled over the division
of spoils.
1t is not likely he will give Baker away,
and there is therefore little hope of fasten-
ing the stabbing on the latter.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
LIVELY FIGHT.
Two Men Fall Out of Cart Fighting
and CurSing.

Two Men Fall Out of Cart Fighting
and Cursing.
There was a mysterious tracas at the
corner of Fifth and NJ streets shortly be-
fore daylight yesterday morning
A cart containing two intoxicated and
quarreling men came dashing up Fifth
street, and at the corner mentioned both
tumbled out, locked in each others arms.
Both were cursing and humping each
other merrily, and paid no attention to
their horse, which ran Off toward the
river front at break-neck gait.
Suddenly one of the men began TO
scream Murder! He's got a knife !"
at the top of his voice. The whole neigh
borhood was aroused, and the screams of
women came from all directions.
The fight, curses, screams and blows
continued for some minutes, when Il
stranger went to the men and separated
them. After some more loud talking
they all went up NJ street together and
nothing more was heard of them. Moth
ing is known as to who the men were or
what the rumpus was about.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
Cause and Effect.

a clear, natural and healthful complex
ion is a distinguishing attribute OF the
ladies of California. CAMELLINE, a Cali
fornia discovery, is in almost universal
use in the toilets of the daughters of the
Golden State.
Manufactured by Wakelee Il Co., the
leading druggists of the Pacific Coast.
Exquisitely perfumed and prepared
in pure white and delicate flesh
color.' Refreshing, soothing and effective
III preventing and removing the Distress
ing effects Of sunburn, poison OAK. etc.
Price. 80 cents. For sale by all druggists.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
IN THE LgGTsLATURB-18o5.
Inc Pending Question Being the Re
moval of the Capital.

The Pending Question Being the Re-
moval of the Capital.
Senator Brown-Mr. President: 1 had
hoped that when the question of Cap
ital removal should come up l would
lind it agreeable to raise my voice
and TO vote in favor of its retention
at the beautiful city of Sacramento.
One of the chief arguments used
at the last session of the Legislature
in behalf of the constitutional amend
ment declaring the seat of government to
be at San Jose, was that the water used
for drinking and bathing in Sacramento
was disgustingly dirty and foul.
A lew months later the people of Sacra-
mento had an opportunity to vote for a
supply OF clear, pure water, while this
very issue of Capital removal was pend
ing, and yet they declared they did not
want it.
Now, sir l am opposed to inflicting
upon this community that which she does
not desire, and | assume that Sacramento
DOES not want the Capital, because she
has declared against clear, pure water,
without which, of course, the Capital
could not remain here. l wish to have
my vote recorded in favor of MiIpitas.
The President-Mr. Secretary call the
roll.
y
0e'CI
This is what may happen should clear
water be defeated to-day,
The record-union., 1893-08-26
So Christian WahI Ended the Struggle
by Hanging Himself.

So Christian WahI Ended the Struggle
by Hanging Himself.
Between and 10 o'clock yesterday
morning Christian Wahl, employed as a
bother in George Wisseman's beer cellar
on Fourth street, committed suicide by
hanging.
When found he was suspended by a
leather strap from beam, his feet rest
ing on the floor, but he was quite dead.
He had been for several months in Wisse-
mans employ. When he went to work
yesterday morning he complained of feel
ing sick, but took dose Of quinine and
went about his duties as usual.
Wahl was q native of Germany, and
about 10 years of age. He was a cousin
of Gustavus and Christian +. Wahl. lie
had had domestic troubles resulting in Il
separation, but recently he and his wife
had resumed their relations. He leaves
two children.
Coroner Clark was notified and took
charge OF the remains.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
ROUGH SPORT,

Several Frisky Young Men Find Them
selves in Trouble.
Yesterday morning officers Dole and
Franks went out to the racetrack and
arrested Frank Mervin Henry Pierce,
Pat OHearn and John Mahaney, whom
+. Treichler had charged with malicious
mischief
Treichler and other residents in the
vicinity OF the Park say that the accused,
who are all youths, were on "bat'' on
the preceding night, and amused them
selves Oy breaking fences, throwing
boxes, etc, from the fronts of stores into
the streets, and generally committing
acts of malicious mischief.
They were all released on bail.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
A WOMAN'S COAT
1t Caused Something of n Scene at the
Depot.

It Caused somethlng OF a Scene at tho
Depot.
Just before the Marysville train was
about to leave yesterday afternoon May
Melville, keeper OF an L-street Joint,
rushed into the depot and began a
wrangle with couple OF women who
had bought tickets to go by that train to
the Yuba Fair, which is about to open.
The burden of her grievance was that
one of them had taken a coat belonging
to her, and that she also owes 81 for
room rent.
Chief of Police Rodgers and officer
Ahern got there just as the conductors
"a boord !" caused the engineer TO open
the throttle, and as there had been no
warrant sworn ont tor the arrest Of the
female tourists, they were allowed to de-
part.
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A HEATED ARGUMENT.
This Time 1t was Caused by Water
Not Whisky.

This Time 1t was Caused by Water.
Not Whisky.
Whisky is usually blamed for heated
arguments and fights; but yesterday a
new candidate entered the field-water.
y party of men, including Fred Wager,
who keeps a restaurant on Sixth street,
near X, were discussing the pure water
question on the sidewalk, and they be-
came so earnest iii their respective argu-
ments, that one OF them finally called
Wager q vile narne.
Talking ceased then. Fred bounded
after the fellow, but the latter bounded
across the street and took refuge IN the
Wonder store. Wager followed. and
dragged the fugitive out by the coat-colIar.
The latter began to yell murder and po-
lice, and soon had the street crowded
with people. Wager let him off with a
couple OF kicks.
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An Old Citizen Gone.

The death is announced of Henry D.
Jones. who was formerly a member of
the firm of Chesley q Jones. grocery and
LIQUOR dealers, who succumbed on Thurs
day night to long illness, the result of a
stroke of paralysis. He leaves a wife,
son and daughter-William Jones and
Mrs. Sadie Burns. The funeral will take
place at $50 p. N. to-day from his late
residence on Twenty-second street, near j.
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Two Divorces Granted. .

Mrs. Mary y. Curtis was granted a
divorce from DR." J. 5. Curtis, the
genial janitor, yesterday by Superior
Judge Prewett. The ground was deser-
ton. The doctor did not contest the
case. J. L. Ruggles was also given a di-
vorce from Mrs. Kate Ruggles, on the
ground OF unfaithfulness. The wife did
not appear and the case went by default.
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Y. w. c. a. Notes.

Many members Of the Young Women's
Christian Association are taking thoir
summer outing, so things are rather
quiet at the rooms at present.
The outlook is encouraging for an in
creased interest in the classes, which will
begin again in October.
The gospel meetings are held as usual
every Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
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SUNDAY CONCERT.
The Hussar Band VIII Appear at the
Plaza To- Morrow

The following programme will be rem
dered at the Plaza tomorrow evening by
the Hussar Band, Professor Franz, leader,
commencing at 7:30 o'clock:
l. March, THE Worlds Fair".D. W. Reeves
2. Grand selection from Otfenbach Or eras..
................ ..............-iir by Aeyrelles
tOhenbachiana.)
8. Spanish Wedding SerenaGe PEDRO Silva
Introducing tambOurines and caStanetsD
T. college overture TheO Moses
introducing popular college song, Fare
well, MY own True Love" 'Litoria,"
"Funniculi, Funnicula.' THE bulldog
"Bingo," 'Crambambuli," "Good-NigRt.
Ladies'" "Upidee,1 "Alma Mater" 20,
and It's u Way We Have at Old Harvard"
D. British FatroI George Asch
approaching, passing and disappearug.l
6. "heminiscente es OF Meyerbeer' A Heinicke
z. Concert Schottsche, My own" Hopkins
Arranged by K. Z. Hopkins solo cornetst
OF the band.
s. Selection, Pirates ofPenzance" Sullivan
o. Comic sketch, The Little German Band'.
An imitation of the German or Cutter
band, familiar to the residents of large
cities. Played by special request.
America"
The record-union., 1893-08-26

Impaling was used as punishment in
Turkey up to 1865. The last men impaled
were four Arab shieks, who had rebelled.
They were impaled at the four corners of
the Bagdad Bridge. One of them lived
nine days.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
The Olive Growers,

The Sacramento Olive Orchard Com
pany has just closed a contract with Hol-
land Bros. of Pomona for I0,S00 young
olive trees to be planted on the company's
ground the coming season. This means
the planting Of 100 acres as a starter.
The record-union., 1893-08-26

JONES-In this city, August gath, Henry d.
Jones, n native of Pennsylvania, aged 81
years and months.
FSFriends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited 10 attend the funeral this
Saturday al 2:30 p. n. from his late resi-
dence. on Twenty-gecond street. between
j and X streets. Interment private.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
THE RETURNS.
EVBRYBODY'S COLUMN.
Correspondence of Interest to the
General 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
writers. All communications must be accom-
panied by the name OF the writer, not for
publication unless so desired, but as guaran-
tee Of good faith.-EDS.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
Columbus Anniversary.

The Piemonte Reale Mutual Benevolent
Italian Society OF this city will celebrate
with a ball, at Armory Hall, the Dist of
October next, the anniversary Of the dis
covery of America, 4Ol years ago, by
Christopher Columbus.
The record-union., 1893-08-26

FABIAN Bros, Ninth and J, are re-
liable in everything. Teas, p cents to
81 ., and coflees, % cents to 10 cents per
pound. Their accent coffee is tie finest
coffee in the world.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
stiIl They CONC.

A string of flyers from the stable Of
Pete Williams of San Jose has arrived in
the city. 1t comprises the S25, 600 stallion
Silver Bow, and seven others more or
less known 10 fame.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
To-Day's Auctions

Bargains in the furniture line are prom
ised to-day by r. E. Greer & Co. at their
salesroom, l004-6 ] street, at 10 O'Clock,
In addition to a large line of household
goods, they will sell horses, buggies,
carts, etc.
The record-union., 1893-08-26

Bell & Co., at 323 street, announce a
combination sale at 10 A. NJ to-day of car
pets, fancy crockery, glass, 1tin, and
wooden ware, lamp globes, hardware,
parlor and bedroom sets, mattresses
feather pillows, mantel mirror, thirty-six X
fine pastels and chromos, bed-lounges,
parlor desk, etc.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
New Fall nGil1iuerv

You are cordially Invited to call and
see the display OF new fall millinery at
Mrs. Sullivan's Emporium of Fashion
$40 J street, on Monday, the 18th inst.
and following days.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
What IA Travelling Man Says.

EDS. RECORD MON: | want to add
my voice in behalf of pure water for our
city, for l know the blessings, comfort and
benefits that will follow. 1 am sorry not
to be on hand to vote and work for the
proposition. AS a financial proposition
it is good, and from sanitary stand
point its value is simply inestimable.
flour citizens could only see what have
seen dumped into the streams, from Sacra-
mento 10 SiskiyOu, during the past twenty
years of my travels in Northern Califor-
mia, they would not only vote for pure
water, but would feel more like vomiting
when they have to take Sacramento
straight" The thought is simply dis
gusting.
l do not misstate fact when l say there
is not city or town in the mountains or
in the valley north of Sacramento as far
as Sissons, in Siskiyou County, that does
not directly or indirectly dump or drain
its filth into streams that bring it to
our very doors.
Add 10 this the summer drainage from
the stagnant overflow from Sacramento,
Nolo, Colusa, Yuba and Sutter Counties,
and you have sweet mOrsel for the
thirsty of our people to take, when they
are compelled Ito take it straight
l have thought it strange these many
years that our citizens did not act and
compel our Trustees to give us pure
water, when it could be obtained so easily
and so cheap.
Now that we have the opportunity,
cannot see how any citizen loyal to the
best interests of our city and his own
comfort can vote against the proposition.
Give us pure water by all means. The
proposition should carry unanimously.
L. A. UPsoN.
Ftna Siskivo11 Countv Aug 126
The record-union., 1893-08-26

Over 1000 series of Greek coins, issued
by independent cities are known to eX-
The record-union., 1893-08-26

met Chinaman yesterday, whose OBJ
servations We're as follows: "Ahi no
likeei You shabbee, just now Chinaman
heap likee hog; just now him hog heap
cost money. You takee Saeamento Libber
water. every two, tlree day catch um
dead hog-heap good! heap cheap! Plenty
hog, plenty water, ale same! No like
white water Just now !"
The record-union., 1893-08-26

There is a band of Indian hop-pickers
in town, and one of them said, concern
ing the present agitation: "Umph
Slackermento water kill um three squaw
one chief, two dog, last year. Can get no
whisky, no beer-drink waterfall same
mud-kill um Injun d-n quick No
get good water next year, no come back!"
The record-union., 1893-08-26

Manager Todd has contracted for the
appearance, the coming season at the
Metropolitan Theater, of Daniel Sully,
the well-known comedian, in his new
play, "Auld Lang Syne." Mr.. Todd has
also booked for production at the Metro
politan the comedy drama, by William
Haworth, "A Nutmeg Match" In this
play pile-driver scene is introduced that
is described as thrilling in the extreme.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
r REMOVAL.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND MY OLD
~ patrons: l have removed my place of
business from Twenty first and y streets 10
me old Churchman shop, on J street, between
Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth where am
prepared TO do all kinds OF Blacksmithing al
the most reasonable terms. L ACKER,
The record-union., 1893-08-26
STATE HOUSE HOTEL.
Corner Tenth and X Sts., Sacramento.

BOARD AND ROOM, 81 20 TO SO FER
ID day. Meals, 25 cents.
Ras- as-Acccommodations FIRST CLASS. Fres
Bus to and from hotel.
W. ]. ELDER. Manager.
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Restaurant de France,

NEO. WISSEMANN Il CO. PRoPRIE.
VI tors, 427 X street, near Metropolitan
Thoater. Family orders, banquets ana wedding
parties a speciality.
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CITY HOTEL.

THE CITY HOTEL HAS BEEN RENO
J waited and refurnished throughout. and is
now one OF the most desirable houses in sac
ramento. VIII be rented or leased to a d.
slrabIe tenant. Inquire nj the hntel
The record-union., 1893-08-26
Etna, Siskiyou County, Aug. ,:
..Rlver Water is Good Enough for Me. ;,

''River Water is Good Enough for Me-
EDS. RECoRD-UNIoN: VIII those who
make the above an excuse for voting
against pure water just stop and think
how unkind and selfish it is? So unlike
the naturally generous character of Cali
fornians. What would you think of your
neghbor who said, "The horse-cars are
good enough for me-" and had been able
by his influence to prevent the adoption
of the electric system?
VIII you allow your pride in being
old fashioned (call il what you will to
stand in the way of your enterprising
1ellow-citizens' efforts to make the Capt.
tai City stand among the first in the land,
instead of a reproach to the world?
vii you put your particular like or
dislike against the prosperity of your
city2
A kindly nature considers the opinions
of others, and can allow good in those not
just in accord with his own. You would
not be thus selfish in the usual dealing
with ncighbor, or stranger even.
Why in this? Where is the spirit of
Western enterprise? 1t is not dead. Sac
ramentans are not so blinded with slick
ems and unprogressiveness that their ma
tive good sense Will not be manifest to-
day. L.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
ADJUSTMENTS

A large audience at the Clunie Opera
house last night witnessed with pleasure
the play of ''Shamus O'Brien." 1t will
be repeated tonight and tomorrow night
by Mr.. Wards competent company and
will then give place to the realistic drama.
Ten Nights in Barroom." This after
noon. at o'clock, "Shamus O'Brien,
will be played for a matinee entertain
ment.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
Judson BRUSHES Snapshots.

Ebby-Papa, did Jesus walk on the
water?
Papa-Vell, Edible, dot defends; If i'd
vas sea water. He wont in it; if it vas de
Sacamento River, He could gump on id
and not vet his feet.
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WESTERN HOTEL

w 10 7 L<ININ IID Ell,
TNHE LEADING HOUSE OF SACRA.
i mento, Cal. Meals, p cents. WIN. LAND,
Proprletor. Free bus to and from hotel
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THE NEW PLEASANTON,

T1S HOWARD STREET, NEAR THIRD
! ID san Francisco. First-class Lodeins
Hotel; goo rooms, en- suite and single; gas aud
running water In each room: pest beds 10 the
world. Per Gay, 90 cents and up; per week,
81 so and up.
EMPIRE HOUSE, $50 Commercial street
San Francisco established 1S6O): $50 neat
25 cents and up; per week. 81 ana up. '''
FS- Houses arc open all night.
MWS JACOB HOEGES & co. Props
The record-union., 1893-08-26
THE SADDLE ROCK
Restaurant and oyster House.

EIRST-CLASS HOUSE IN EVERY RE-
spect. Ladies' dining-roon1 separate. Open
day and night. BUCkMANN q CARRA-
CHER, Propretors. No. 1919 Second street,
between and K, Sacramento.
The record-union., 1893-08-26

Jerry-Phwat does yes think OF the
wather question, Clancy?
Clancy-Wull, Idunno misilf, I dunno.
1t sames too bad that the river wather
should not be used Tor sumthin', dye
moind. Its too thick 10 shwim in, and
not thick enough to wark on, so there We
are, Jerry, me by. Suppors we kape an
atm it. How's that
The record-union., 1893-08-26

T1HE RECORD-UNION AND WEEKLY
i UNION are the best tor the family circle.
The record-union., 1893-08-26
WEARY OF LIFE.

This is what may happen should clear
water be defeated to-day.
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DIED.

HOODS Pulls cure all Liver Irs. 1aundice.
.ick keadanhe. h-llnn.naec sour et.-....c-. .----
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PAS ENG ERs.
ARRIVALS

ARRIVALS.
From Kauai per stmr Bishop April
8-Miss Maude Hatfield.
From Molokai, per stmr Mokolii, April
Sd McCorrison and wife, A G Mccartney.
Geo l. Edwards and 20 on deck.
From Maui. per stmr Claudine. April g.
G 2 Wilder, John Greenwald, f Wittrock.
w 6 Martin, II D Walbridge, Miss Gun
ningham, Miss Needham. Mrs ID ID Bald
win, Father Valentine, Bro Michael, Bro
Louis, Bro James, c Long, y w Aluli.
Miss E Il Crook, g w Baldwin, Mrs f r
Friel and children, w Oakley, A NJ Hew-
EFT, Mr. Montgomery and 43 deck.
From Kauai, per stmr MikahaIa, April
sc NJ Cooke, + Hackfeld Rev II Isen-
berg and wife, Carl Isenberg Miss Pauline
lsenberg, Miss Julia Isenberg, Miss Rhoda
Isenberg, Miss Anna Isenberg, Miss Mana
lsenberg, Miss Louisa Isenberg, Master
Henry Isenberg, w BlaisdeIl, c ID Pringle,
Miss Auhagen, NJ ] Perreira, Mrs Lily Ka-
welo and child, Sal Kee, Chung Sum and
"a on deck.
From Hongkong and Yokohama, per
Br China. April S-Mr Hardy. Mr. and
Mrs III Durkee, 135 Chinese in the steer
age and 81 saloon passengers in transit
DEPARTURES.
For San Francisco, per Br S S China
April S-M Smith and servant, + NJ Hal
ock, 81 CLICK, Mrs G T Knapp, E V Church,
Mrs and Miss Elliot, Mr. and Mrs Whitney.
Miss Kate McGrew, Mrs Opfergelt and 2
children, Mrs + w McChesney, Mr. Beach,
Mrs James, Miss TillOtson, Miss Eta Bur
CESS. Prof Charlier, IL in steerage and 63
saloon passengers in transit from Hong
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IMPORTS.

Per stmr A Cum Minis, 14i6 bags sugar
Per stmr Waialeale, 1904 bags sugar and 81
pkgs sundries. Per stmr r Bishop. 2766
bags sugar and 30 hides. Per Mokolii, 10
head cattle and 6 calves. Per stmr Clau-
dine, 1890 bags sugar 227 bags potatoes, IS
corn, 80 bags taro. s6 hides, i'll hogs, SO
bbls molasses, 1924 feet koc lumber and So
pkgs sundrles. Per stmr Mikahala, 5O.5
bags, 20 bags rice, $50 sheep, I65 goat skins
8 bdls hides and 50 pkgs sundries Per stmr
Kaala, 1900 bags sugar. Per Waimanalo,
"a head cattle and % bags corn. Per
schr Kawailani, 800 bags rice. Per Mile
Morris, 400 bags rice.