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A CLOSE CALL,

One of the bills to accommodate claims
made for other cities, and put forward
early in the Legislature, and that would
have ripped up Sacramentos new char
ter, has been killed after a struggle. All
Sacramento asked was to be exempted
and Los Angeles joined with her in the
request. But it was discovered that the
RECoRD-UNIoN was right when it
sounded the note Of alarm two weeks ago
or more-the bill, if passed in any form,
would have nullifed the fire department
system under the new charter, and have
paralyzed the departments in Los Angeles,
Oakland and other cities.
We believe that nearly all the other
bills the RECoRD-UNIoN pointed out as
dangerous to the city would have equally
as disastrous effects if they became laws
without this city being exempted from
their operation. At the time we warned
the people concerning this matter it was
asserted boldly that it was a false alarm;
that there was no danger from any of the
bills; that they were being watched, and
all that Certainly they have been and
are being watched. Nevertheless, we re-
peat that the testimony is indisputable
that there was a very close call for the
charter in one case, and it may be that it
bad, or is to have. closer calls in others.
In fact, until the Legislature adlourns
and all the laws enacted are carefully ex-
amined, it will be impossible to tell lust
how well the charter has weathered the
gale. There ought to be constitutional
amendment that would make charters Sc
cure from the assaults of legislation that
is asked for by other cities and is not APP
plicable to those having special charters.
AS the Constitution now reads, just what
it means on this subject is an open ques-
tiOO
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provide for their comfort. On Top of it
all he has prepared for them special social
honors, which they have accepted. Mr..
Cleveland, on his part, has frankly and
publicly paid high tribute to Mr.. Harri-
son for his painstaking and courtesy.
Vice-President Morton has welcomed
Mr.. Stevenson as no other Vice-President
has his successor, and has made the occa-
sion one of marked social Importance.
Between the two there is the same warm
personal friendship which existed be-
tween Mr.. Cleveland and the late ex-
President Hayes.
Cabinet officials have greeted their sue
cessors with more warmth and social
cordially than has marked any other in
augural event-indeed, along the whole
line political barriers appear to have been
thrown down, and to be so unimportant
that they operate in no respect as re-
straints upon the participants in to-day's
peaceful revolution.
In the decentralization of strong
party feeling throughout the country. the
absolute absence of exultant expression
on the one side, or regretful tone on the
other; in the softened voice of the press
which gives out no harsh or partisan tone,
where formerly there was bitterness
and wrath; in the expressed senti-
ment of kindness and good fellowship
among the masses OF the two great par
ties, we find reason for the belief that
there is sturdy growth of patriotism, a
commendable expansion Of pride in
national strength and purpose, and new
guarantees for the perpetuation of Ameri-
can institutions.
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IT is very discomforting to lovers of
American institutions to reflect that the
Kansas legislative imbroglio reflected a
growing disregard for lawful methods.
In short, the whole trouble in Kansas
partook of the revolutionary spirit, and
to great extent of the mob spirit. 1t
was not at first, but only when the masses
of the people began to exhibit anger, that
the ''revolutionists" showed any dispo-
sition to submit to the decision of the
State courts. This in itself was danger
GUS symptom; it testified to disrespect
for orderly methods that appears to be
gaining a great deal of strength in good
many quarters, and out of which may
develop danger that will weaken seri-
ously the whole system of the republic
1t is wholly immaterial how sound and
just is a system of law or of government
if the people who create it are con-
temptuous of the restraints and obliga-
tons of the system. The danger point
in all governments is located in the spirit
of the people rather than in forms and
laws
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SHOULD BE PUT THROUGH.

There is one bill in each house of the
Legislature the two alike, to which there
is no opposition-a bill that will cost the
State nothing and gain for it a great deal;
bill that is in the interest of everyone
without exception. 1t is the measure to
authorize the gathering by the Surveyor
General of the road statistics and data
for California, that precisely the present
conditions in all parts and the present
needs and possibilities regarding roads
may be ascertained, grouped, analysed
and compared with Eastern systems and
reported TO the next Legislature.
Such measure, having no selfish in
terest behind it, being wholly public
spirited and up and out of the rut of pol
tics, localism and finance, may be neg
lected and be permitted to die on the
flies. The friends of the good-road agita-
ton, now stirring every State east of the
Missouri River. ask very little when they
request the passage of this wholly unset
fish bill The Legislature will do itself
infinite credit by passing it, and the
member who is instrumental in having
1t taken up specially and put through
will make for himself lasting record
for public spirit.
For whoever is observant of the road
movement now under way all over the
East must realize that the agitation is of
the utmost Importance to this State of
great distances, where of all other States
we most need good country roads and
where of all other States we now pay
most for bad roads.
The agricultural community is grew
ously taxed for roads now. Under the
prevailing system the farmer, as a rule,
pays double price for what he does not
get in the way of decent roads, since only
here and there is there any road building
worthy of the name.
We can do nothing to further farmers
interests better than to lower road taxes.
shorten distances, lessen cost and wear
and tear on vehicles and animals, econo-
mize time and render rural life more de-
sirable, and thus enhance values of agri-
cultural possessions and render them
greater profit yielders. These are the
accomplishments good road agitation has
in view, and passage of the data-gather-
ing measure referred to is the first essen
tial in it. We must first know what are
the road conditions in all sections. facts
not now known to all; the needs OF diff
fering sections; the inequalities of the
road law as applied to all sections: then
what are the possibilities as to material.
means and methods; finally what are the
best and most economic systems that are
adapted to our climate, situation, topog-
raphy, markets, etc.
1t is the hope of thousands of people
who have been studying theproblem that
the bills introduced and favorably re-
ported upon to authorize official collec-
ton of the facts will be put upon their
passage by unanimous consent of the
houses. 1t is to be said for Surveyor
General Reichert that, having been APP
pealed to by road committees, he is so
heartily the friend of the good road move
ment that he has consented to undertake
the task laid out in the bill if the Legis-
lature will but give its consent. Why
shouId il 1bt?
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A REVOLUTION.

To- lay the people of the United States
pass through revolutions complete
change in the administration of national
civil affairs: change that is peaceful
only because this is Government of the
people, by the people.
One of the notable features of this
change of administration is the cordially
social relations existing between the out
going and the incoming officials. Parti-
san lines appear most happily to be SO
faint just now that they are not discern
ible in the meeting of the chiefs and in the
courtesies they extend to one another.
President Harrison appears TO have
taken special pains, to have gone to I'M
usual trouble, to make the coming of Mr..
Cleveland and his family pleasant, and to
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FAR SUPERIOR. ."
'Aboye Taking Advantage of It's
Position

"Aboye Taking Advantage of It's
Position
From the Amador County RecordI
The Sacramento RECORD UNION turned
the forty-second year of its existence
lately. Old age in journalism is apt to
leave many scars-the outcome of battles
for the right or for the wrong. But, so
far as human judgment can decide, none
but honorable scars have marked the fair
pages of the RECoRD-UNIoN in the years
that have passed since it first saw the
light of day. Almost every newspaper
of pronounced opinions on current events
will have its days of "crankiness" and
doubt as to the soundness of it's own
judgment, but even in this particular the
RECoRD-UNIoN has always shown itself
to be above taking petty advantage of its
position as great newspaper to force I'M
just opinions upon its readers. In con-
clusion, the RECoRD-UNIoN is mighty
power in the land. Its legislative reports
have been far superior to those of any
other paper in the State. 1t has not-like
other metropolitan journals-given a
mere synopsis of Legislative doings, but
rather a comprehensive review of every
thing that occurs at the State Capitol.
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HALE BROS. 6 CO.
ARARE OPPORTUNITY
Good Agricultural Land for $40
to 500 per Acre.

The Pacific Improvement Company has re-
Gently purchased twelve thousand ceres Of
land in the heart of Teha=1a County for the
purpose of promoting subdivision and settle
ment.' This land embraces lands from first
class Sacramento Valley agricultural land. to
land of fair average quality, and is offered at
from $40 to $50 per acre, in subdivisions of
40, 80, 100, $50 and $40 acres.
The terms upon which these lands are offered
are especially attractive. They will be sold in
subdivisions, as above indicated, by the pav-
ment OF interest only for three years. az 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 to 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 to
S4OO an acre AL eAaLllnatlOn OF the land
subject of this advertisement will prove to
home-seekers that this is an opportunity for
the purchase of good agricultural land at $40
an acre, and for qualities grading down to fair
agricultural land at $40 an acre, on terms OF
payment which should make the disposition
of these lands to actual settlers a result easy 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
Element in smaller quantities and its devotion
to dilgent husbandry.
For further particulars, call upon or ad-
dress VIM. II. MILLS,
Land Agent of the c. P. r. R., Fourth and
Townsend streets. San Francisco. Gall
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THE ENGLISH STRUGGLE.

The home rule bill of Mr.. Gladstone
strengthens the Liberal party in Eng
land. Every days dispatches, such as
those of the elections at Hexham, Gales
head and Cirencester, testify to that fact.
But if anyone imagines that the opposi-
ton relaxes in its fight, he is mistaken
In fact, it is clearly evident that the strug-
gle will be a heroic one, perhaps unpar-
alleled in modern English political his
tory.
There is a powerful body of people in
England who honestly believe that the
adoption of the Gladstone policy will be
the wedge driven home that will open all
doors for the loss to England of every
colony and possession she has which
enjoys local self-government in any de-
gree. Retaining Irish representation at
Westminster is the assertion of reten-
ton of royal supremacy and of the
strength of unity. Yet it is the weak
point in the case of Mr.. Gladstone. 1t
weakens his Irish support, while it pla-
Gates English sentiment that would other
wise be joined with the opposition.
When the measure goes through the
Commons, as it will, with Gladstone's
present majority unbroken, then will
come the struggle with the Lords, and
here the greater battle will be fought. 1t
is by no means favorite fighting ground
for English politicians, but it is in this
instance bound to become historically
famous.
The Lords will reject the bill and then
about them may surge and roar one of
the greatest agitations of English time.
On the ground of the upper house, about
its ancient privileges, over its traditions
and dignities the battle against and for
the continuance of privileged classes may
be waged in this decade-certainly at
some time not greatly distant.
The record-union., 1893-03-04

THE ballot law amendments have not
yet been agreed upon by the Legislature,
we believe. There are some needed ones,
but there is no necessity for any general
upstirring of the new ballot law. a lew
inequalities here and there need correc-
ton, and some obscure points need clear
ing up. There ought to be no difficulty
in passing the needed amendments, but
care should be taken that those proposed
go just to the need and not beyond.
The record-union., 1893-03-04
VIGILANCE NECESSARY.

Senate Bill No. 622 and Assembly Bill
No. sos, twin efforts to prevent local gov
ernments from laying on such liquor
license tax as they see fit, are still in a
condition to pass, and as the one is the
duplicate of the other, by substitution, if
either gets through its house, the measure
can be rushed to passage.
1t is in the last hours of Legislature
that just such bad bills as these are put
through. The friends of local self-gov-
eminent should not relax watchfuIness
an instant upon these bills, behind which
are powerful influences.
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ton for scheming workers waiting for
the ex-Hawaiian Queens shoes-to pirate
to Americans of her ''royal right" of
my people, my little vineyard" of
royal welcome" and of the inherent
fright" she claims to rule over Hawaii.
The American people should consult not
the royal claimant, but the wishes of the
people from whom alone springs any
right to govern, and which exists only by
their permission and for the period they
elect.
The record-union., 1893-03-04

A GENTLEMAN of ability has been lee.
turing to business men in San Francisco
on trade and the means of furthering its
interests. His chief prescription is adj
vertising in the daily press, persistent,
continuous advertising in reputable
papers, to the exclusion of cheap devices
and clap-trap and temporary prints. 1t
is sound advice; not new, but justified by
the best business experience and wisdom
everywhere
The record-union., 1893-03-04
NOTE AND COMMENT.

The Modesto Weekly Nea0s has just en-
tered upon the twenty-ffth year of its
existence. After the struggles of fall
quarter of a century the Neegs can look
back with pride upon it's career and the
people of Stanislaus County should re-
joice with it in its prosperity, for it has
been an important factor in the develop
ment of that portion of the State.
The record-union., 1893-03-04
THE DAMAN MIRRER.

Manuel and Dick strybe VIII Prob
ably be Released.
Manuel and Richard Strybe, who were
held to answer for the murder of A. G..
Daman, are likely to be released from
the County Jail on the ground that they
were not put upon their trial within the
sixty days prescribed by the code. The
prosecution have been waiting in the
hope of procuring the arrest of Kate
Cooper, the keeper of the bagnio in which
Daman was poisoned, but she has not
been found.
officer Gibson has sworn out warrants
for the rearrest of the prisoners, should
they be discharged.
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Special AgenoIes.

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The RECoRD-UNIoN and WEEKLY
UNION are the only papers on the Coast,
outside Of San Francisco, that re-
cerVe the full associated Press Dis
patches from all parts of the aOorId. Out
SIDE Of San Francisco, they haze no COM
petators, either in influence or home and
general circulation throughout the State.
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The Princess" Kaiulani, young
strip of girl, has come over to the United
States out of the English atmosphere, in
which she has been housed, and has is
sued an address to the American people,
for which royal condescension let US all
get down on our marrow-bones and give
thanks. In plain English, it is an i'm
-pertinence for this girl-a mere automs-
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gale Rrna. & On.

TO-DAY SIX SPECIALS.
FIRST.
Gents British Half Hose,
regular made, finished
seams, Sale price, &C
a pair.
SECOND.
SCrubbing Brushes with
handles. Regular
value, 10 and sc. Sale
price, SC each.
THIRD.
Children'S Light Goat
/ Button Shoes, spring
heel, turn sole, raWhide
tip on toe; sizes 5 to 5.
Sale price, soc a pair.
FOURTH.
Misses Fine Kid Button
Shoes, spring heel, neat
patent leather tip on
toe, worked button
holes; sizes I25z to 2.
Sale price, 81 a pair.
FIFTH.
Ladies' Light Dongola Kid
Lace 0XfOrds, extra
long vamp, plain
square St. Louis toe,
flexible sole and low
heel; sizes TX to 7.
Sale price, 81 10 a pair.
SIXTH,
Mems Seamless Hook and
Lace Shoes, wide toe
and tip, double sole,
SeWed; sizes E to 10;
excellent working shoe.
Sale price, 81 Is a pair.
HALF BROS. & CO.
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alein Annertiar11tratta.
NOTICE 70 CONTRACTORS.

SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY
y the undersigned, at the office of the Chief
Engineer, Fifth street, between j and X
streets, up to O'Clock p. NJ, WEDNESDAY,
March 18th, 1898, for the erection of & Hose
Tower at the Corporation House, and the con-
struction of new Engine House. Plans and
specifications now on file. The right is re-
served to reject any or all bids.
m4-3t II. A. GUTHRIE. Chief Engineer
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AUC TIo s ALE.
Regular Auction Sale !
CR0WELL & LAMBERT, Auctioneers,
WILL SELL ON
SAyrTTRnAN MARIE; 4 1900

WILL SELL ON
SATURDAY, MARCH 4. 1898,
At 10 A. NJ. AT SALESROOM, 927 X
"A street, opposite State House. the follow
ing: Horses, Wagons, Harness, Buggies,
Phaetons; also, at same time, / Hemme &
Long Piano. l Piano Player, 3 Bedroom Suits,
Double, Three-luarter and Single Beds and
Mattresses, Ranges, 1 Cook Stove, l Bucks
Brilliant Gasoline Stove, Exten sion and Leaf
Tables, Parlor Tables, Parlor Chairs, Lounges,
Etc; also, the contents of a Restaurant con-
sisting of Tables. Chairs, Crockery Glass
ware, Cutlery, Pictures. Outside Lamps Signs.
Tubs. Coffee Urn. and other articles. Re.
member that we sell our goods at auction
No reserve, no limit Sale positive
CROMWELL u LAMBERT.
Auctioneers, 927 X street.
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Weather Forecnsr

Official forecast for the twenty-four hours
ending at midnight March 4th-Northern
California-Cloudy and threatening weather
with rain; warmer; southerly winds.
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Observation-Disclosures No. 40.
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THE WEEKLY UNION

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PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH by
use of local anesthetic. DR.. WELDON, Dem
tist Eighth and J streets.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23

duties in the premises. Should the
disease show a tendency to become
epidemic, the public and private
schools must be closed, and, in ex-
IRENE cases, church services suspend.
ed, and public assemblsges Of people
at shows, CirCuses, theaters, fairs or
other gatherings prohibited. In case
Of smallpox, a general and thorough
vaccination should be recommended
and insisted upon.
RULE XIV-All persons sick with
smallpox, scarlet fever, diphtheria,
or othe: contagious and infectious
disease, shall be thoroughly isolated
from the public not less than the av-
eEage period set forth in the follow
ing table. -Four hundred feet is sug-
gested as the minimum distance for
the thorough isolation Of smallpox.
RULE XV-Members Of any house,
hold in which smallpox, diphthera,
scarlet fever or measles exist shall be
required to abstain from attending
places Of public amusement, worship
or education, and, as far as possible,
from visiting other private houses
No person recovering from such dis
ease shall be permitted to appear on
the public streets or highway, or 10
any public place, until all danger
from contaQion is Dagged.
RULE XVI-In the event OF death
from any such disease, the clothing
in which the body is attired should be
sprinkled with thymol water, the
body wrapped in q dlsinfectant cere-
cloth Ia sheet thoroughly soaked 10
the zinc disinfectant, double strength)
and placed in an air.tight coffin,
which is to remain in the sick-room
until removed for burial. No public
funeral must be allowed, either at the
house or church, and no more per.
soDs should be permitted to go to the
cemetery than are necessary to inter
the corpse.
RULE XVII-The room occupied
by person sick with contagious or
infectious disease must previously be
cleared Of all carpets, needless cloth
ing, drspery, and all other articles
likely to harbor the disease. After
the death or recovery, the room, fur
niture and other contents, not TO be
destroyed, must be Immediately and
thoroughly disinfected. The paper
on the walls and ceiling must be re-
moved and burned. The floor, wood
work and wooden furniture must be
painted over with the corrosive subli-
mate solution; letting il remain one
hour, and then washing il of with
clean water. The walls if not pa
oered, must be thoroughly scrubbed
md whitewashed. For use in the
Ilck-room, small pieces Of rags should
% substituted for hsndkerchiefs, and