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Arizona republican., 1893-03-22
Wonderful Mechanical Kittens.

A most wonderful mechanical toy has been on private exhibition in Paris late ly and it is understood that efforts are to be made to secure the curiosity or curiosities for the Chicago exposition. This remarkable piece of mechanism consists of seven life-sized kittens, GOV cred with real skin, but with eyes of emeralds set in white enamel. Each kitten is provided with some musical instrument, such as flute, a zither, a violin, drum, harp, a cornet, an ac- cordion, all perfectly harmonized. With these the kittens play the most difficult pieces of music, operas and such. The mechanism is similar to that of common music box, and the whole apparatus, kittens etc, is valued at about twenty thousand francs. The curiosity is even reported to be insured for twelve thousand francs.
Arizona republican., 1893-03-22
TEMPE ECHOES.

Late last evening the river had begun to rise and was still rising at the time of going to press.
 It was merry party that returned from the opera Monday night every one seemed we'll pleased.
 The rain stopped the work on Der kenkamp's new building, now in course of erection on Mill avenue.
 The rain which is now falling seems to be general, for word has reached us that all the adjoining country is getting its share.
 Arrivals at the Tempe hotel yester- day were: B. H. Roberts, Salt Lake City; R. l.. Jennings. Chas. French, Canona, Cal.
 The constable should see that no horses or teams are permitted to stand on the streets of the town without being properly hitched.
 Mrs. Campbell was visitor in Tempe yesterday and returned to Phoenix in the afternoon in company with her husband, the mayor.
 The Tempe Dramatic club has made made satisfactory arrangements for the production of their minstrel perfor- nance in Mesa city next Saturday night.
 Mir. W. l.. Van Horn, who was pas senger on Monday nights opera train, returned to Tempe yesterday morning on his bicycle, completely enveloped in mud and glory.
 Work is progressing rapidly on Mir. Hudson's new drug store and he ex- poets to move into the building in few days. His stock is now under way and is daily expected.
 Two Indian maidens, neither one of which could have been more than 20 years of age, had regular Corbett and Sullivan time of it yesterday afternoon near Hayden's flour mill. At the end of their scrimmage neither one had much clothing left on her body and both presented peculiar mbination
Arizona republican., 1893-03-22
Another Water Right Case.

Another water right case will be tried in Justice Frank Austin's court today, these cases all arise from the complica- tions between the Tempe and Con- solidated Canal companies. In this case the territory is plaintiff and F. T.. Powers and B. B. Hungerlord are de- fendants. The action was originally brought before Justice Pomeroy in the Mesa precinct, but on motion of Mir. P. B. McCabe counsel for the defendants was transferred on A change of venue to this precinct.
Arizona republican., 1893-03-22

of mud and rags. Several Indians standing around encouraged them by loud shouts in their efforts to disfgure each other.
Arizona republican., 1893-03-22
TEMPE ADVERTISEMENTS.
Business Men of Tempe and Arizona

We again remind you of the fact that
Arizona republican., 1893-03-22

For artistic shaving and hair cutting visit the Fashion barber shop. Mill avenue, opposite Gregory's.
Arizona republican., 1893-03-22

For hot and cold baths go to the Fashion barber shop on Mill Ave.
The record-union., 1893-12-14

A MOVEMENT is on foot in Los Angeles
to found an art gallery and museum. We
like that idea. Whatever will contribute
to the betterment Of tastes and the en-
largement of intelligence will be good for
that or any other community. Sacra-
mento has an art gallery that stands
among the first in the land. 1t is free to
all the people. Whoever chooses can en-
Joy the treasures of that gallery as thor
oughly as if he owned it, But the effort
to found a museum in connection there
with proceeds slowly, simply and solely
because our people do not do for their
own that which they hasten TO do for
foreign community. Strange, but true,
and one can any day verify the assertion,
that when our own people have an object
of natural history 10 contribute to mu-
scum collection they send it to some other
than the home repository. Thus the
Academy of Sciences collection in San
Francisco shows receipt of Sacramento
contributions that, in common justice,
belonged here for permanent exhibition.
In time, however. the local collection will
grow. In time the people will realize
that small effort on the part of each will
swell the three or four thousand OBJ
iects of educational interest in natural
history now gathered in the Art Gallery
collection into the tens of thousands. But
the slowness of the procedure is, it must
be confessed, Irritating. The probability
is that when the Los Angeles scheme is
once afoot the people there will make the
natural history museum the chief object
of interest, and most valuable adjunct
to the scheme of common school and pop
ular education.
The record-union., 1893-12-14

that the felon is sick and will die if re-
tanned in prison. 1t is to the discredit of
many Governor that such pleas have
been effective and murderers turned loose
to fatten and live long. Governor Flower
of New York, however, has the courage
to face and rebuke the sickly sentiment
ality behind and supporting the pardon
pleas. In that State recently petition
was presented to him for the pardon Of
ground for the petition was the statement
and certifieation that the offender was sick
and would, if retained in prison soon die,
or at least never could recover, no matter
where kept. Governor Flower responded
to the application with the very sensible
remark that death is precisely what the
law contemplates when one is sentenced
for life. That is to say, the convict is not
ordered into seclusion during good health
but until death. Therefore, holds the
Governor, it is not only not wise, but
most indiscreet for the Executive to re-
verse the law and make the imprison-
ment less than for life. 1t is not to be
expected, he adds, that death is to come
to these convicts by accident or suddenly.
There is expectation of decay, sickness,
failure of physical power and death in
the order Of nature. Why, then, should
the Governor interfere to release pris-
oner who is about to fulfill the clear in
tent of the imprisonment-to wit: the
continued expiation of his offense until
life ceases, no matter from what cause.
1t is, of course, not pleasant thing to
die in prison; nor was it a pleasant thing
for the victim of the murderer to be
blotted out without warning and without
cause. Governor Flower is right. If
murderers are sentenced for life, for life
let their service be. If men do not want
to die in prison let them keep out of it by
not offending.
The record-union., 1893-12-14
CARING FOR THE PIANO.
How to Keep the Instrument in Good
Condition.

Condition.
Owners often let their pianos go month
after month simply from neglect TO give
orders for tuning. This is q mistake, as
your piano may become seriously in
jured. Have your piano regularly tuned.
and if a reliable make, it will last for
years. 1t is impossible to specify any
number of times per year that the instru-
ment must pe tuned. Generally speak
ing, most pianos require attention three
or four times annually. So much de-
pends, however, upon the temperature as
well as the make OF the instrument, use
and kind of use, its condition, ETC., that
where one piano needs five or six tun-
ings yearly, another might do equally
well with but two tunings during the
same time. competent tuner Will at
tend to the regulating of the action and
voicing, which is quite as important as
the tuning.
Keep the piano during the winter III
the coolest part of the room and the tenn
perature as even as possible. Never set
1t close TO register, as too much heat is
liable to shrink and crack the sounding
board. Dampness is one OF the greatest
enemies to the piano, therefore the in
strument should be closed in damp
weather when not in use. In dry, pleas
ant weather leave the piano open, so the
dry air can get to the action and key
board. This will keep out the dampness
from the action, keeps the keys from
sticking, the worries from turning yellow,
and the strings from rusting. All Of
these troubles are liable to occur if the
piano is kept closed too much
Never let the sun shine on the piano, as
it Will surely blister and turn the color of
the varniSh, which can never be remedied
unless the piano is scraped and revar-
nished, and this necessitates a heavy eX
pense. Watch the piano carefully that
the moths do not get into it, as they will
do the piano serious injury.
Every trst-class piano undergoes a
process of vanishing that requires from
dozen coats of fine varnish, which are in
turn rubbed and polished until the sur
face is as smooth as glass. Every one has
observed after purchasing a new piano,
especially in damp weather, that ii soon
takes on duh, smoky appearance. This
is the effect of the dampness on the sur
face of the varnsh.
TO remove this: Use fine sponge and
tepid water. 4 chamois skin as dry as it
can be wrung out of water should be used
to dry the surface after using the sponge.
This will usually be sufficient. Should
you wish a higher polish, oil the case
with piano oil, and remove the oil thor
oughly from the varnish with piece of
cotton flannel moistened with a little al
cohOl. NeyUr allow the alcohol cloth to
be left any length OF time on the varnish,
as the alcohol would burn it,"
The record-union., 1893-12-14

IT has been industriously stated for
some years that Dine-tenths of the farms
of the United States are mortgaged for
more than they are worth. The An1eri-
can AgYqeulturlSt has been at pains to
have an official examine and analyze the
statistical records on the subject as gath
cred by the Census Bureau. 1t is found
that these figures disclose the surprise
that about three-fourths of all the farms
owned in the United States between 1880
and 1890 are free from incumbrance Of
any kind. Until the census was taken
and completed it was not possible to get
at the real facts, as no accurate statistics
had been kept before the work of the
Census Bureau began. While those who
have builded theories upon the assumed
facts will find disappointment in the real
showing assuming the AgIlcuIturiStS s
analysis to be correct, as it asserts it is
the country will experience great gratifi-
cation over the truth revealed by the cen-
sus returns. According to the showing,
then the mortgage incumbrance on farm
property in the United States is about
one-tenth of the value of all farms; in
deed, we are assured that it is a little less
than one-tenth. The final volumes of the
Census Bureau will soon be issued, and
the totals will be given in them, together
with details as to each section and State,
regarding farm membranes. We will
then be in position to verify or dispute
the AggfcuJtatTlSt'S finding, which in
Guides also the allegation that four -fifths
of all the money borrowed on farm and
homes lands was taken for the purpose of
adding improvements. The authority OF
the AgiculturiSt for its figures is Mr..
Holmes, the census agent having in
charge the department of statistics relat-
ing to land cumbrances. Mr.. Holmes
adds to his statement that his compilation
of the facts show that of every one hun
dred families cultivating farms, forty
seven own them free Of mbrance,
twenty-one have membranes on the
lands, and thirty-two hired the lands and
worked them, and of these lands but 10
per cent. are incum bered. The further
important fact is stated, to wit, that while
in 1880 nearly one-fifth of the mortgaged
Indebtedness rested on farms, i'll 1896
such liability had declined to one-seventb
in the matter of proportion.
The record-union., 1893-12-14
UEAS. RUBINS, 6I2 and 6l4 K street.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

DLANS, DESCRIPTIONS, BILLS OF MA
teriaIs and specifications and estimates
Tor the building of MAIN COTTAGE
BUILDINl4 FOR GIRLS AND AN INDUS
TRIAL BUILDING FOR GIRLS, to be
erected at Whittier, California, for the W NIT
tier state School, prepared as provided IN
section one (1) OF IAN Act to Regulate Con-
trac on Behalf of the State IN Relation to
Eiections and Buildings" approved March
%, 1876, are on file with Morgan y Walls,
Architects, Abstract Building, n. w. corner
Franklin and New high streets, Los Angeles,
California. where the same can be seen and
will at all business hours, between the date OF
this notice and the making of the contracts
hereinafter referred TO, be open to public IN
spection.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of
Trustees of the Whittier state School will, on
the 23D DAY OF DECEMBER, 1898, receive
sealed proposals for performing the LABOR ana
furnishing the materials necessary to the erec-
ton of said buildings and contracts for the
erection OfSuch buildings, based on such sealed
proposals, Will be made separate DluS Will De
received as follows:
/. Bids for doing the carpenter and plaster
work and furnishing materials therefor.
2. Bids for doing the mason and iron work
and furnishing the materials therefor
8. Bids for doing the plumbing and gas
fitting ana heating work and furnishing ma
terlalS therefor.
j. b ds for doing the timing and galvanized
iron work and metallic roofing work and fur
nishing materials therefor
5. Bids for doing the painting work and
furnishing materials therefor.
g. Bids for doing the electric work and fur
nishing materials Therefor.
All bids must be sent to Andrew Mullen,
President of said Board of Trustees, at corner
of Spring and First streets. Los Angeles Cal,
before IL o'clock A N. of Saturday, December
%, 1898.
Each bid must be accompanied by bond
with two sureties in the sum of ten per cent.
40 per cent? of the amount bid, to secure the
bid, and conditioned as required by law.
Blanks for proposals and bonds can be had
at the Office of said architects.
All contractors viii be required to comply
with the eight hour law in regulating labor
upon said buildings.
The board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
Dated this goth day of November, 1898.
ANDREW MULLEN,
+. L. HAYNES,
w. G. COCHRAN,
Board of Trustees of the Whittier State School.
The record-union., 1893-12-14

The REcoRD-UNIoN and WEEKLY
UNION are the only papers on the Coast,
outside of San Francisco, that re-
celve the full Associated Press Dis
patches from all parts Of the t0orId. Out
side of San Francisco, they haze no COM
petitors, either in influence or home and
general circulation throughout the State.
The record-union., 1893-12-14

IT is greatly to the credit Of Sacramento
that while it literally patronizes legiti-
mate dramatic entertainments, it refused
to support the season here of the Evans
Sontag gang, and the so-called theatrical
combination on its last night had to dis
miss its small audience and close its
doors
The record-union., 1893-12-14

There is a hole in Yellowstone Park
supposed to be ''dry geyser." which is
believed to be "bottomless." Three
thousand feet of line, with weight at
tached, has been let down into it without
meeting with obstruction.
The record-union., 1893-12-14
Waather. Forecasr.

Official forecast for the twenty-four hours
ending at midnight December 18th: North
ern California-Occasional rain: nearly sta
tionary temperature; light southerly winds.
The record-union., 1893-12-14
Special agencies.


This paper is for sale at the following places:
L. P. Fishers, room 81, Merchants Exchange,
California street; the principal News Stands
and Hotels and at the Market-street Ferry,
San Francisco.
Los ANGELEs.-Eclectic Book Store, corner
Second and Main streets.
SAN DIEGo.--Emmal & Co., $50 Fifth street.
CoRoNADo.-Hopkins & Cox, Coronado
Hotel.
SANTA Observation-Disclosures News Depot.
FREsNo.-C. 7. Cearley, I'LL ] street.
SANTA CRUZ.-Cooper Bros. News Depot.
~ Also, for sale on all Trains leaving and
coming into Sacramento.
The record-union., 1893-12-14

IT HAS been the custom these many
years to base applications for the pardon
of murderers under sentence of impris-
eminent for life. on the representation
The record-union., 1893-12-14

Record -Union-Telephone No. 49.
For Editorial Rooms, ring one bell.
For Business Office, ring three bells.
The record-union., 1893-12-14

TV,HERE WILL BE A MEETING OF =
the stockholders of the KNIGHTS s4yh7>
FRIDAY EVENING, December 10Th,
at o'clock Business of vital importance
will be considered. Every stakeholder is re-
auested to be present. BY order OF
DIST BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
The record-union., 1893-12-14

SANTA Cruz COUNTY is to hold
Comfy Road Convention soon. The ex-
ample of Sacramento is taking.
The record-union., 1893-12-14

Entered at the PostofIice at Sacramento as
seoond-class matter.
The record-union., 1893-12-14

BE- These publications are sent either by
Mail or Express to agents or single sub
scribers with charges prepaid. All Postmast-
9rs are agents.
The best advertising mediums on the Pacific
Coast.
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business Wnrns.
wATERHoUsE 6 LESTER.

DEALERS IN IRON, STEEL, CUMBER-
IL land Coal Wagon Lumber and Carriage
Hardware. ZOE, I'll, 713, 715 street.
SacruaantO
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9pectul 7anttrEs.

DIR. WELDON, Dentist, will open an Office
on December 18TH, at sos j street.
The record-union., 1893-12-14
LEAVE TRAINS RUN DAILY. ARRIVE
fEOrl (ErOml

tFor (From)
1880 PlAshland and Portland .... 6:2OA
GAS A Calistoga and Napa....-... his a
800 2 CalIstoga and Napa....... $40
1928 A Deming, El Paso and East, 500
4:3O Colfax ............. $50
7:10 Knights Lding x Orovillei 7;45 A
$50 z Los Angeles. s..,.......... ...,....... 10:25 A
11:40 A Ogden and East-Second
Class. ass......,...................... 2:4o A
1000 p Central Atlantic Express
for Ogden and East. 5:45 a
*3:05 PIOroville via Rosev'le J'n'c *10:15 A
*6:45 a Red Bluff via Woodland 1850
3:05 P Red Bluff via Marysville 1915 A
1890 A Redding via Willows ........ 3:55
300 A San Francisco via Benica HIS
6:10 A San Francisco via Benicia $40 z
6:45 a San Francisco via Benicia 1920
500 P San Francisco via Benicia $40
1000 ASan Francisco via steamer 5000 A
1925 A San Fran. via LiYermore 900
1925 A San Jose ........... 800
$50 2 Santa Barbara ........a.......... 10:20 A
*6:45 Santa Rosa. ................ 11:15
800 PlSanta Rosa ..... ................. $50
Stockton and Galt............ 500 p
1925 A Stockton and Galt........... $50
$50 PStockton and Galt............ 1925 A
11:4O ATruckee and Keno. ............ 2:40 a
1000 PITruckee and Reno ............ 5:45 A
6:45 A Vallejo 11:16 A
500 PValeo ..................... $40
&4:1O PIFolsom and Placerville. &11:06
*6:35 Folsom and Placervile..... "2:4O
*Sunday excepted. 2Monday excepted.
A-For morning. P-Fer afternoon.
RICHARD GRAY, Gen. Traffic Manager.
T. H. GOODMAN. Gen. Passenger Agent.
The record-union., 1893-12-14

REDUCED RATES TO CHICAGO
DY JUDSON & co. SELECT EXCURSION,
ID delightful scenic route. Wonders of the
Rocky Mountains on line of ID. and r. g. Z.
r. seen by daylight, best accommodations.
Address JUDSON & CO., 62S Market street.
San Francisco. or call on G. j. ELLIS, agent
S. p. Co. Sacramento.
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gale Brna. & Go.
CLOTHING.

There is nothing a boy
would appreciate more
than a new nobby suit for
Xmas.
Children's So Suits we
show in greater variety
than ever, both single and
double-breasted and finely
tailored; ages, 4 to "A.
Boys Nobby SiIk-Mixed Worsted
Suits, square or round cut, ages
IA to 10. Prices, SIS, SO 50
and $I8.
To close them out, all of our Gents
Smoking Jackets have been re-
duCed to s. 50 and 81 50. Some
very choice styles.
Mems Handsome Double-breasted
Sack Suits, in nobby brown
Cheviot, satin and fancy plaid
lined; sizes 3 to AZ. Price, $40.
Mems Extra Fine ChinCiIla Over
coats, in blue, at $50. AYalue
seldom seen under SIS.
Compile line of Rubber and Oil
Clothing, MackintOShes and Um-
breIlas, at BEDROCK PRICES.
The Upholstery Department for
fine PIANO SCARFS. A large as
sOrtment for upright pianos at
So to $40.
Also some Fine All-wOOI BUGGY
ROBES, in handsome plaidS and
stripes, at SO, So and SI2.
You are welcome at
all hours, but to look
1eiSure1y through the
stocks it is best to come
early in the day.
Open during the holidays un-
til 8 P. M. Saturday nights un-
til 10.
The record-union., 1893-12-14

H. E. ROOT. ALEX. NELSON ]. DRIsCoL.
ROOT, NELSON g. CO.,
TNION FOUNDRY-IRON AND BRASS
y Founders and Machinists, Front street.
between n and o. Castings and Machinery
Of every description made to order
The record-union., 1893-12-14
Tomorrow Evenings
HOLIDAY SPECIALS
ON SALE
AFTER $50 O'CLOCK.

AFTER $50 O'CLOCk.
AT s. 90 PER DOZEN-Full Bleached
Super Satin Damask Dinner Napkins,
IS to 20 inches square. Value, 81 so.
AT oc EACH-Ladies' White Swiss En-
brOidered Handkerchiefs, in very
choice designs. Value, zoe.
AT I3c EACH-Mechanical Toys, such
as Roaming Beetles or Ladybugs;
comical and amuses old and young.
Value is double the price.
AT 32c EACH-One lot of Fulljointed
Body Bisque Heads, with flowing
hair; size Is inches. Value, soc.
AT 6oc EACH-0ne lot of Toilet Cases,
plush-cOyered, satin-lined; contains
comb, brush and mirror.
Open during the holidays un-
til 8 P. M. Saturday nights un-
til 10.
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Aurttnna.
ASSignee'S Sale Of Personal Property.

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN BY THE
IN undersigned, assignee of the estate of
zelmer Bros. insolvent debtors, that he will
on MONDAY, the 18th day of December,
1898, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at the front door of
the Courthouse in the City of Sacramento,
California, pursuant to order of the Superior
Court of the State of California, in and for the
County of Sacramento, sell at public auction,
for cash In gold coin of the United States, all
the book accounts and bills receivable belong
ing to the said insolvent debtors, and debts,
claims and demands due unto them. list of
such accounts and bills may be examined at
the Office of the l.. Elkus Company, Front and
j streets, Sacramento CAL
Dated Sacramento, December 8, 1898.
ALBERT ELKUS, Assignee.
ALBERT NJ JOHNSON, Attorney for assignee.
Ltd
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WHERE no Buy GROCERIES.

J. WINGARD, AT TWENTY-F1FTH
u and streets, has the best assortment
and at most reasonable rates.
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-LY RECORD-UNION
THE WEEKLY UNION

Is the cheapest and most desirable Home,
News and Literary Journal published on the
Pacific Coast.
The WEEKLY UNION per year...-.........S1 so
The record-union., 1893-12-14

Open during the holidays un-
til 8 P. M. Saturday nights un-
til 10.
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sACRAMENTO FOUNDRY,

UIRONT STREET, CORNER OF N. WILL
L IAN GUTENBERGER, Proprietor. Work
for sidewalks and buildings speciality. Cas-
oline and Steam Engines to order on short
notice,
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s earle

s. earle,
SUCCESSOR TO earle & CROLY, CON
- tractor and Builder. Orders solicited and
promptness guaranteed. Office and shop,
1924 Second street, between K and L.
The record-union., 1893-12-14

Eastern Business On1ces.
4S Tribune Building, New York.
6o9 ''The Rookery." Chicago.
8. G. Beckwith. sole agent foreign advertise
The record-union., 1893-12-14
Jtflr Un-qnu.

TO NIGHT LADIES' AUXILIARY b. L.
1O-NlUA II E. Charity Entertainment
and Dance. Come. 1t lBCl
The record-union., 1893-12-14
sTOCKHOLDERs MEETING

Board of Trustees of the Whittier State Soho
no3-tdTh
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-23

AS far as Massachusetts is concerned,
it is generally supposed outside of the
commonwealth that this state is in no
great haste to adopt woman suffrage,
and within the recent past predictions
have been made that 1893 will see only
another defeat for the woman suffrage
bill in the legislature.
1t is mistake to assume that a woman
suffrage bill can have no chance what
ever of success in this state. A glance
at the legislative votes on that point
within the past few years will show that
the refusals to pass such measure have
been carried by comparatively small
majorities, and it is not self evidently
unreasonable to suppose that popular
opinion may have changed enough within
the recent past to insure stronger legis-
lative support for woman suffrage bill
than such measures have usually had.
The friends of the cause in Massachusetts
have not been idle during the past year.
Boston Advertiser.