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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-11-16
P R: NUNS
The Famous Elgin and WaItham Watches
are offered FREE to those Of our
readers who are willing to go
to little trouble to
obtain them,

ODIITTI Il ITICTTiI
It is not necessary to Use space in telling our
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are. The great American Elgin and Wnltham
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their name Oh watch stamps it as first-cluss
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These are the watches we offer below, and we
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haven't space TO show the different patterns of
cases made (some 1850, but We guarantee that
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The rcgu!a; retail price of the watches offer
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as we purchase directly from the selling agents
of the manufacturers. An Elgin or Waltham
can be ordered uS Desired
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top OF the receiver is en-
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through an opening in
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the limo of sight or in
any other way interfere
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$1,000 in cash, express charges to be paid
by the receiver. Retail list price Of this Rifle
is S2lOO.
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The record-union., 1893-05-16

He made a warm plea for the Franklin
coal.
Mr.. Treat said he had nothing further
to say than to repeat that the lone Coal
Company had offered to furnish coal at a
figure that would cost the city less than
it has ever cost for coal heretofore by the
year. He called attention to the official
report of the superintendent of the Water
works to show that Franklin coal had
cost the city several thousand dollars
more than 1t was claimed it would cost
according to the tests made.
Trustee ConkHn explained that the eX-
cesslve cost last year was partly caused
by the bad condition and slippage OF the
pumps.
The debate between the bidders was
continued for some time, in which maze
of figures were introduced that the re-
porters could not follow.
AT the conclusion of the discussion
Trustee Conklin moved that the contract
be awarded to the Franklin Coal Com
pany, saying that in his opinion it was
the lowest.
Trustee Green thought the relative
merits of the bids had not been made
further time in which to investigate the
matter.
Trustee Conklin thought the board
could afford TO act on the report OF the
engineer. He thought Mr.. Treat should
have submitted his coal to the present
test
Mr.. Treat said he would admit that the
Franklin coal is l6 per cent. better than
the lone, but the result of the test shows
a difference in tavOr-counting the cost of
the several coals-of the lone coal of 162
per cent.
Finally, on motion of Trustee Green,
the awarding of the contract was laid
over for one week, Trustee Conklin vot-
ing no.
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K-STREET CONTRACT.
Rescinded Yesterday by the Board of
City Trustees.
The Five-Year Bond Clause Rendered
1t Invalid-New Bids to Be
Called for.

The fact was mentioned in the RECORD
UNION yesterday that the California Pc
troleum andiAsphalt Company would ask
the City Trustees to rescind the contract
awarded the to company week ago for
laying bituminous rock on X street, on the
ground that the clause providing for
bond to keep the street in repair for five
years rendered it invalid.
Clinton L. White appeared before the
board at yesterdays session and said he
wished to call attention to that provision
in the contract with the California Pc
troleum and Asphalt Company for the
improvement Of X street, and claimed
that the requirement of a bond from the
contractor to keep the street in repair for
five years would invalidate the contract.
He read the following decision rendered
by the Supreme Court on March q. 1893.
The decision was written by Commits
sioner Temple. After narrating the facts
in the case commissioner Temple SAYS:
From the argument of the appellant |
gather that II was suggested in the lower
court that this requirement in the speciti-
cations was intended as guarantee that
the work would be well done, and would
not require repairs for that period of time.
II SOs ILlS pAOH 1SlOh - ldily unduLnOf-
lied. The last owner cannot be made to
pay for such guarantee, which NAV be-
come worthless before the time has
elapsed.
"Otficers are provided and vested with
the power and charged with the duty of
seeing that such work is properly done.
a bond cannot be substituted for the
performance of this duty. Besides it is
Tor all repairs, and not such as may result
from defects in the work. 1t covers re-
pairs for defects from unforeseen causes
or from wanton abuse of the street by in
dividuals.
Il think the case should be reversed.
with directions to the court below to sus-
tain the demurrer"
MIR. White claimed that the present
contract was identical in that respect
with the one passed upon by the court.
If the work were done as the contract
now specifies, the assessments could not
be collected, and the contractors do not
wish to do the work and not get their pay.
In answer to question by the Mayor
Mr.. Bingham, the agent OF the company
said that he would bid for the contract
again and would engage not to raise his
former bid, and would leave the check
deposited as security for his former bid.
The board released the company from
their contract on account of the decision
OF the Supreme Court, and on the sugges-
tlOn OF ClIy surveyor boyu Ine Speclnca-
tions were changed, leaving out the speci-
fications for sandstone curbing, as the
property-holders did not want it.
The board then directed the City Sur
veyor to propose new specifications, leav-
ing out the bond and sandstone curbing
provisions, and directing the Clerk to re-
advertise for bids.
y petition was received from property
owners on X street, asking that Adolph
Teichert be appointed to superintend the
work of laying the bitumen thereon.
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this work as early in the season as we have
suitable pit opened from which gravel can be
My recollection is that so informed Mr..
boyQ, City Engineer. last February. VIII
you kindly have him dro - NE a line to the
number Of yards OF gravel or decomposed
granite which VIII be needed to make suitable
hlhng on this street, and 1 think can prom
the next thirty days Yours truly,
W. ). PALMER, Resident Engineer.
The City Engineer was instructed to
confer with Mr.. Palmer and give him the
necessary information.
The engineer was also instructed to in
qulre into and report next week on the
matter OF the request of II. G.. Smith for
some change in the plan of flevee work in
the vicinity of the Pioneer Mill.
NEW FIRE ORDINANCE.
The amended fire ordinance submitted
by Chief Engineer Guthrie was adopted.
The Chief explained some of its pro-
visions TO be for the correction of abuses
heretofore practiced. He wanted stop
put TO the erection of second and third
stories on walls originally intended for
but one story. He knew of thirteen
deaths having resulted from this practice.
Another thing he desired 10 correct was
the construction of frame buildings and
covering them with sheetiron. Such
structures are not tireproof and should
not be permitted.
PETITIONS.
Residents of Twenty-sixth street. from
G to l, petitioned to be allowed to grade
and roundup that portion OF the street,
and the petition was granted.
\ petition from residents of the vicin-
lty OF Eighth and L streets, complaining
OF low lots there on which water stands,
was referred to the Street Commissioner.
h. A. Burr asked and was granted leave
to withdraw his petition for basalt blocks
on j street.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Plans and specifications were adopted
for the grading of Seventh street, from
II to l, with macadam, on which bids are
to be called for.
A resolution Of intention was adopted
for the Improvement Of the alley between
. and 7, Fourth and Fifth streets.
Also, that street, from Twenty first
to TIwenty-second, be improved by
rounding up.
City Attorney Post filed his bond for
$4,000, with William Mclaughlin and
J' I'm We'll as sureties, which was ap-
proved.
The record-union., 1893-05-16
Berlin Cough Cure.

For coughs and colds and all lung and
throat affections this article has superior
merit. II is perfectly harmless, gives i'm
mediate relief, and cures the worst cases
in from two to three days. Endorsed by
our best physicians. Try a bottle and
you will always keep it. Price, 30 cents
a bottle.
c. c. Liniment, the best remedy for
aches and pains.
Compound Sulphur Powder, the most
perfect laxative and cathartic known.
Gives instant relief in cases of constipa-
ton, indigestion, piles, biliousness, liver
troubles, rheumatism, gravel, etc., etc.
A great blood purifier and pleasant to the
taste. The w. II. Bone Company, San
Francisco, sole proprietors. Kirk, Geary
& Co., Sacramento, sole agents.
The record-union., 1893-05-16
ANOTHER COAL" DAY.
But It Was Warm Enough in the
Trustees Room.
Contention Over the Result of the
Tests Made-Agent Treats De-
fense of lone Coal.

The coal men had resumption of their
seance before the City Trustees yesterday.
Several companies were represented by
their agents, and they all had their war
paint on.
Agent Hall, for the Franklin Company,
said it was understood when the bids
were advertised for that the different
Goals would be tested. Some of the bid
ders had not submitted samples for the
test, and he asked that no bids be opened
until the several bidders coal had been
subjected to the test prescribed. 1t would,
he held, be only fair to those who had
their coal tested.
Mayor Steinman and Trustee Conklin
thought the test was not made obligatory
on the bidders, the latter stating that
every opportunity had been given to all
the bidders to test their coal if they
wished.
After some further discussion the
board decided to open the six bids, which
were as follows:
Sacramento and lone Coal Company
Tons OF 1000 pounds delivered at the
works, - 10 per ton.
Husband * Brooke of the Union Coli
cries OF British Columbia-Comax coal at
81 45 per ton.
lone Coal and Iron Company-S2 33
per ton of 2,0O0 pounds.
Sacramento Coal Company-Wallsend
sydney coal at IS 45 per ton OF 2,24O
pounds. They would also furnish the
Franklin coal at So 50 per ton of 2,24O
pounds.
The Empire Mine and Railroad Com
pany, Contra Costa County or Antioch
coal at 81 per ton of 2, 200 pounds.
Charles Sellinger offered to furnish
Seattle screenings for the year for Sl5, S24.
AS Sellenger's bid was not in accord
| ance with the advertisement, it was not
considered.
When the matter of awarding the con-
tract was taken up, Engineer Renwick
was called by Trustee Conklin to report
the result OF his experiments with the
various kinds of coal offered. His report
was as follows, showing the quantity of
coal of each kind used to pump 600, 900
gallons OF water, the pressure obtained,
and tho tharanf.
The record-union., 1893-05-16
Hop wy Convicted.

The trial of the case of Hop wy, charged
with burglary in breaking into the ware
house of Perkins d Son at Perkins Sta
tion last January and stealing some rice,
tea and other articles, was begun in
Judge Johnson's court yesterday. John
Hintas, Harry Warren, r. b. Finnie and
l.. Talbot testified. Hop Wy was con-
cerned with six others il the burglary
and when the tea was brought to the city
he was trying at various places i'll the
city to sell it. The witnesses were posi-
tive in their Identification and testimony.
The jury speedily returned a verdict of
guilty.
The record-union., 1893-05-16
The Weather,

The Weather Bureau reports show the
highest and lowest temperatures yester-
day to have been 10 and so, with light
to fresh southerly winds and clear
weather prevailing.
The barometrical readings at 3 A. NJ.
and P. NJ. were 29.97 and 1896 inches,
respectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were $50 and so,
with .l6 inches of rain, and one year ago
to-day 720 and 47e,
The record-union., 1893-05-16
Deputy Sheriff Fay Resigns.

Deputy Sheriff NJ. Fay yesterday vol
UNFAIRLY rendered his resignation to Sheriff
O'Neil, on account OF private business
which needed his attention. He has been
an efficient officer, and Sheriff O'Neil ac-
cepted the resignation with regret, their
relations in the Office having been Of the
pleasantest.
Benjamin O'Neil has been appointed to
fill the vacancy caused by Fay's resigna-
ton,
The record-union., 1893-05-16
picturesque America. -

This is the subject of an illustrated
lecture at the Sixteenth-street Lutheran
Church on Wednesday evening of this
week by G. G. Burnett of San Francisco.
formerly of Sacramento.
This gentleman is pleasant and inter-
esting speaker, and the entertainment
promises to be one of much pleasure and
profit. The proceeds are for the building
fund of the church.
The record-union., 1893-05-16
A Good Gas Supply.

w. L. Watts, Field Assistant to the
State Mining Bureau, was in the city yes
terday examining into the fuel quality of
the natural gas of the gas well at Fifth
and X streets. He is firmly Of the opin-
ion that there is good gas supply be-
meath this city.
The record-union., 1893-05-16
New ComnnnY in the Fie1d.

Yesterday the creditors of the Red
House transferred the business and stock
thereof to the new corporation, who will
conduct the business at 7l4-7I6 J street, as
heretofore. To-day the store will be
closed, but tomorrow it will open up
fresh and new for business.
The record-union., 1893-05-16
Flled Their Account.

George F. Bronner and c. NJ. West,
special administrators of the estate of James
A. Woods, deceased, have flied their
final account and report of the estate,
which shows balance remaining of S3,
692 66. The hearing is set for May 10Th.
The record-union., 1893-05-16
InsnIvencr Petitinn-

T. B. Flint has filed in the Superior
Court his petition in insolvency. His
liabilities amount to s., 33l, and his as
sets, outside OF those exempt from exc
cution, are nothing.
The record-union., 1893-05-16
Until To-Day

1t is admitted that more of
the favoring principle of the
fruit is contained in DR..
Prices Delicious Flavoring
Extracts than any other ex-
tracts with which they have
been compared. Being so
entirely free from the bitter
and rank products of adulter-
alton they have become the
most agreeable, valuable and
economical havors known;
steadily grown in popularity
until to-day they are used by
every intelligent housewife
for truthfully reproducing the
favor of the fruit in creams,
cakes, puddings, etc.
The record-union., 1893-05-16
Another Lottery Raided.

A Chinaman named All Yen was ar
rested yesterday evening by officers
Naghel and Burke, Tor running lottery
joint.
Yen was decidedly adverse to inter
ruption, and seized a large-sized revolver
and a sword and wanted to make a big
fight. His warlike instincts We're
nipped in the bud, however, and he was
taken to jail.
The record-union., 1893-05-16
To Prevent the Grip.

Or any other similar epidemic, the blood
and the whole system should be kept in
healthy condition. Take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla to give strength. purify. the blood
and prevent disease.
Hood Pills cure liver ills.
The record-union., 1893-05-16
MARRIED.

MICHELS-DOAN-In Reno, New, January
gath, c. H. Michels to Mamie II. Doan, both
OF BoCa, Cal.
The record-union., 1893-05-16

BOARD AND ROOM, 81 20 TO SO PER
ID day. Meals. % cents.
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STATE HOUSE HOTEL
Corner Tenth and Sts., Sacramento.
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R8-Acccommodations FIRST-CLASs. Free
BUS to and from hotel
w. J. ELDER. Manager.
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IIINEST FURNISHED ROOMS IN THE
i city by day, week or month.
B. B. BROWN, Proprietor.
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LACE CURTAINS.
AMERICAN STEAM LAUNDRY,
Nineteenth and Stroa+-

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.-ESTA OF
IN PAUL HOFFMAN, deceased-Notice Is
hereby given by the undersigned, admInistIa-
tor OF the estate Of PAU Hoffman, deceased, TO
the creditors OF and ali persons having claim
against the said deceased, to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers within four
months after the first publication of this no.
tlce TO the said nistrator ut the law offices
Of v illiaIn 4. Gctt, IT., southwest corner of
tiith and j streets, Sacramento, Cal, the same
being the place for tho transaction OF the busi-
ness OF the said estate in the County Of Sac
lamento, State of California
The record-union., 1893-05-16

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
~ Notice is hereby given that in pursuance
70 an order Of the Superior Court of the
County OF Sacramento, made on the 31st
day Of March, 1898, In the matter Of the es-
tate OF Joseph Il. Perry, deceased, the under
signed, the administrator Of said estate Will
sell at private sale 10 the highest bidder for
cash, gold coin Of the United States, and SUBJ
iect to confirmation by said Superior Court
on and after the 22d DAY OF MAY, 1893,
all the right, title, interest and estate Of the
said Joseph f. Perry, deceased, had at the
time of his death, and all the right. title and
interest that the said estate has by operation
of law or otherwise acquired other than or in
addition to that Of said deceased at the tina
OF his death IN and to all that certain real es-
tate described as follows, 10 wit: The east
half Of lot No. s, in the block bounded by T
and L, Second and Third streets in sacra-
mento City, County Of Sacramento, State of
California. Terms and conditions OF sale:
Cash, gold coin, 10 per cent. at time Of sale,
balance upon confirmation OF sale by Superior
Court. Deed at the expense of the purchaser
Bids must be in writing and may Be made at
any time after the date Of this notice and be-
fore the making Of the sale. Bids must be ad-
dressed to the Administrator at the Office of
Frank D. Ryan, Courthouse, sacramento
City Cal.
Dated May 4, 1898. MI. LAMB,
Administrator OF the Estate Of Joseph z.
Perry, deceased. my6-15t
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CITY HOTEL.

7NHE CITY HOTEL HAS BEEN RENO
i waited and refurnshed throughout, and is
now one OF the most desirable houses in Sac
ramentO. WIN be rented or leased 10 a de-
sIrabIe tenant. InQuire at the hotel.
The record-union., 1893-05-16

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF
L California, County Of Sacramento. In the
matter OF the estate Of WILLIAM AN
GRAVE, deceased, notice is hereby given that
FRIDAY, the 9th day of May, 1893, at o
Of said court at the Courthouse, in the city Of
Sacramento, county OF Sacramento, and State
OF California, has been appointed as the tune
and place for proving the will of said William
Angrave, deceased and for hearing the appli-
cation Of Jane Angrave for the issuance to her
OF letters testameu taTy thereon.
Witness my hand and the seal of said court,
this 9Th day Of May, 1893.
[gEAIl W =. HAMILTON, Clerk.
BY e. $. WAcHHoRsT, Deputy Clerk.
W. A. GET. JR., Attorney for Petitioner.
pzy6-Ld
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Administrator of the estate OF Paul Hoffman.
deceased.
Dated May 1, 1898.
W. A. GErT, JR., Attorney for Admins
TRAITOR, ny2-5UTu
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J. d. Young. Clerk Of the Board Of Trustees
DEAR SIR: Replying to your note OF the
ION, with reference to improvement OF
Fourth street, Will take pleasure in doing
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FLOATING STARWARD.
Madeline Squires Narrowly Es-
capes Having a Fatal Acct
dent at Forest Park.

Two thousand Sedalians visited
Forest park Friday evening to witness
Il ha'yon night ascension by Madeline
:squires, who had given exhibitions in
this city on several previous occasions
the electric cars running to the
park were densely crowded with mer,
women and children from 7:30 to $50.
The weather was delightful, and as
the cars sped rapidly through lanes,
along hedge-rows and over hill and
dale for three miles out, the perfume
from clover pastures filled the air and
the summer stars twiEkled brightly.
The grassy hillsides at the park
presented merry scene, and a gen.
tleman with an Edison phOno-
graph, raked in the nickels
while the big balloon, in the theatre
enclosure, swayed back and forth as
it was being inflated.
An hour passed and the people were
becoming impatient. Not until 1890
WAS the huge thing released from its
mDrlnSS.
With Miss Squires clinsing to a
bar, it shot upward above the trees to
a height of 800 feet and drifted
slowly northeastward. Outlined against
the starry sky, with the darkly wooded
park beneath, it looked like some
mammoth visit of fan evil omen.
Slowly it began to decend, but al
ready the larger part of the great
gathering was returning home
ward, wondering where the
queen of the air" had alighted.
The balloon came in contact with
an eectric wire and Miss Squires was
thrown twenty feet or more to the
ground, within the park. She was
badly shaken up and her arm was
painfully sprained. She was quickly
found, however, and cared for.
The balloon, owing to imperfect in
hation, did not rise high enough to per-
nit her to Use her parachute; neither
were there any fireworks.