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The record-union., 1894-01-18
BLYTHE CASE AND THE STATE.

The ownership of the four or five mill
ions of money and property values of the
Blythe estate is yet in dispute. There
are contending for it small armies of
people clamoring as the heirs at law of
Thomas Blythe. One of these has Sc
cured the judgment of competent court
in her behalf, but the case is on appeal,
so that as yet no 1nal judgment is
entered.
In the meantime new claimants to
heirship are springing up, and new steps
being taken by them to secure legal
foothold in the case and effect the re-
opening of the judgment of the Superior
Court of San Francisco.
In the midst of this contention the
Governor has resolved to set on foot pro-
ceedings to secure place for the State as
an intervenor, claiming that the estate
will escheat to the State of California
under certain conditions. Of course this
action directed by the Executive will be
of no effect if any one or more of the
heirs next of kin to Blythe. deceased,
manage to secure final judgment in their
favor.
But the Executive is acting as he does
that timely position may be taken for
the State to avail itself of its right to have
the estate pass to the commonwealth for
the benefit of its school fund, in case
none of the contending factions shall es-
tablish lawful claim to have the estate
settled upon them by reason of their
heirship.
When property is without claimant for
a given number of years; when for an
estate there is failure of heir and testa-
ment; or when claims of heirship are re-
jected, and when there is for given time
no disclosure of testamentary disposition
of the estate, the State of California has
the right to have escheat declared of the
property, in favor of it's school fund.
The Governor, therefore. has acted pru-
dontly by timely interposition to pre-
serve the rights of the people of the State
in the matter, in case of failure of a
Blythe heir. 1t is not likely that the
State will with any special vigor enter
into contest to the extent of prosecut-
ing an assault upon any one of the several
parties contending for the property. But
it will probably take all such necessary
steps in the intervention as will preserve
every right of the State. and challenge all
corners for the property, until beyond
question one or more shall have been ju-
dicially and finally settled upon as the
heir or heirs OF Thomas Blythe. 1t is by
no means certain that such positive es-
tablishment of heirship can be achieved.
and it is therefore possible that the estate
may revert to the State of California.
The record-union., 1894-01-18
PEDRO CORTEz DEAD.

He Dies From the Effects of O Cold
Contracted in San Francisco.
Pedro Cortez, formerly leader of the
Hussar Band, a native OF Mexico, died
yesterday at the age of "A years in this
city.
He was an accomplished musician, and
left here last winter to take a position in
the Golden Gate Park Band in San Fran
cisco. and his death was the result of a
cold taken there.
He was a very popular young man
among his fellow-musicians of the Sacra-
mento and San Francisco Musicians
Unions, and will be buried under the
auspices of the former organization.
The record-union., 1894-01-18

THE RECoRD-UNIoN publishes more
local news and of greater variety. and in
a better manner and a more desirable
form than any other paper in its jurisdic-
ton. 1t publishes more telegraphlc
news and from more points, and with
more discriminating judgment as to
what is good news matter, than any other
interior journal. In short, the RECORD
UNION, column by column, item by
item, is the best interior paper in the
State in each and every one of its depart
ments. and locally it is head and should
ers above any competitor. Whosoever
would keep abreast with the worlds and
the local news must read the RECORD
UNION.
The record-union., 1894-01-18

THEY are now discovering that school
girls as well as schoolboys in great num-
bers are addicted to cigarette smoking.
Really, we are getting on-there will be
no Young America presently if the youth
OF the land much more initiates the adult.
For our sowing of the wind we are go
ing to reap the whirlwind in this cigar
ette matter, unless the brakes are put on
Quickly and hard down. 1t would seem
that nothing short of inhibition of
manufacture of the demoralizing article
will reach the evil adequately.
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Aurttnra.
CONSTABLE'S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION TO ME-
I'D directed, from the Court OF j. S. McMa-
hon, Justice of the Peace, in and for the
township OF Sutter, county OF Sacramento,
State OF California. on 81 certain judgment
rendered therein on the 28th day OF Novem-
Der, A. d. 1898, in favor of WILLIAM
MACY and against j. A. MEYER, for the sum
of S43 so (iorty-three 90-1OO dollars, to-
gether with $8 So. cost OF suit, with accrulng
costs, have levied upon and seized, and shall
expose for sale at public auction, at GA
street, in the city of Sacramento, county OF
Sacramento, State OF California. on the 18TH
DAY OF JANUARY, a. d. 1894. at the
hour of IL O'Clock a. NJ, all the right, title,
interest and claim of the said j. A. Meyer of,
IN and TO the following described real estate
in the county of Sacramento, State of Califor-
mia, to wit: Lots 2, 3, 4, 3 and of Rutte's
Garden, as surveyed by A. L. Beuney, ac-
cording to the map or plan on file in the Re-
corder's Office OF Sacramento County, Califor-
MIA, and the south two acres OF lots T. 6, Z. 8
and II OF the Muldrow Garden, as surveyed
by w. l.. Dewitt according to the map of said
tract on fiie in the Recorders Office of Sacra-
mento County, and tract. ons of and 5, town
ship s north, range east, NJ. d. b. NJ, to sat
iSfy said execution.
Dated Sacramento this 27th day of Deem
Der. A. D. 1898. JOHN p. BRISSEL,
Constable, Sacramento Township Sacramento
County, Cal. d2S-4tTh
The record-union., 1894-01-18

WHILE Fresno is getting good deal of un-
profitable notoriety because of the crimes OF
the Evans and Sontag gang, it is worthy OF
remark that there are here fewer burglaries,
petty larcenies and lesser crimes, fewer
drunken rows and fewer drunks arrested than
in any other town in the State.-Fresno Ex-
positor.
OF course, what community wants a
parcel of petty criminals fooling around
when it has such big game as Evans,
MOrreil. and the like. And then think,
too, of the possession of Sheriff who
has the Jail doors open outwardly.!
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Snecial AGENCIES.

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As- Also, for sale on all Trains leaving and
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Eastern Business Offices.
4S Tribune Building, New York.
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81 Beckwith, sole agent foreign advertising.
The record-union., 1894-01-18

The REcoRD-UNIoN and WEEKLY
UNION are the only papers on the Coast,
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the scaffold: no longer will the taste for
blood be cultivated by the gathering of
tens of thousands of human beings to see
a mans head severed from his body. No
more will it be recorded of France that
every public execution is followed al
most Immediately by half dozen homi-
cides in the community where the GRIM
inal suffers.
The record-union., 1894-01-18

FRANCE has at last abolished public ex-
ecutions. No longer will cutthroats and
murderous anarchists be afforded oppor-
tunity to harangue the multitude from
The record-union., 1894-01-18
Prevention IS Better

Than cure, and those who are SUBJ
ject 10 rheumatism can prevent attacks
by keeping the blood pure and free from
the acid which causes the disease. For
this purpose Hoods Sarsaparilla is used
with great success.
The record-union., 1894-01-18
Weather ForecasU.

Official forecast for the twenty-four hours
ending at midnight January 18th: North
ern California - Rain; slight temperature
changes; fresh southerly winds.
The record-union., 1894-01-18

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NOTICE TO CREDIToRs-EsT OF

NOTICE TO CREDITORS-ESTA OF
IN JEFFERSON WILLIAMS, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned,
administrator, With will annexed ofthe estate
OF Jefferson Williams, deceased. to the cred
itors of and all persons having claims against
said estate. to present such claims with the
necessary aiiidavits and vouchers, TO the lin-
dersigned, within four months after the first
publication of this notice, at the office of Cln-
ton l.. White, northeast corner of Second and
j streets, in the City of Sacramento, County
OF Sacramento, State of California, that being
the place for the transaction of the business Of
said estate.
January l 8, 1894.
JAMES WILLIAMS.
Administrator, with will annexed of the es-
tate of Jefferson Williams, deceased
traitor. ja1S-5tTh
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5periul 7anftrea.

DIR. WELDON, Dentist, will open an Office
on December 10Th, at sos street.
The record-union., 1894-01-18

Entered at the Postof1ce at Sacramento as
second-class matter.
The record-union., 1894-01-18
THE WEEKLY UNION

Is the cheapest and most desirable Home,
News and Literary Journal published on the
Pacific Coast.
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The record-union., 1894-01-18
5le,ar Tn-9au.

NJ OTICE.-NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
IN to the District Attorney OF Sacramento
ply to the honorable State Board of Prison
Directors for the privilege of being paroled at
meeting OF said board TO be held at Folsom.
on the 18th day OF February, 1894.
lalS-2tIh* CHAS. SCRIBNER.
The record-union., 1894-01-18

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The record-union., 1894-01-18
NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT TIE
IN Board of Directors of the Escondido 1rfi-
CATION District Will receive sealed proposals
said district. said bids will be received there
for at the Office of said board in Escondido,
California, until 10 a. NJ, on the 6TH DAY
OF FEBRUARY, 1894. A. j. WERDEN,
Secretary of the Iscondido irrigation District.
Dated. January Q. 1854 ia5-2ot
The record-union., 1894-01-18

SUNDAY excepted. 5Monday excepted.
A-FOr morning. P-For afternoon.
RICHARD GRAY, Gen. Traffic Manager.
T. II. GOODMAN. Gen. Passenger Agent.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
CORNWALL*BRIDGE.

The railroad company have filled the two ice houses at this station, this week.
 Very good sleighing at the present time and those that can are making the best of it.
 About 30 couple enjoyed themselves very much at the hop in Everett's hail. last Thursday night.
 Miss Sarah Reed is very sick with heart failure.
 The remains of Mrs Duggan, widow of the late George Duggan of Warren, were brought here for burial in the cemetery connected with St Bridget's church, the 27th.
 Mir and Mrs Leonard Whitcomb of Winsted are in town visiting with rela- tives and friends.
 Lester Andrews is in the employ of Dr Curtis.
 Mrs Horace Wells of New Haven is at Amos Waterbury's.
 Merchant R. M. Gibbs of Bethel was in town, Monday.
 Mrs Waterbury, 94 years old, is 1T feeble health.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
SOUTH BRITAIN.

Henry Mitchell's family are sick with the grip.
 Dea Mitchell was in Bridgeport, last week, calling on friends.
 Mrs Lucy Camp is able to be out again after having quite siege with grip.
 Born, January ?, daughter to Mr and Mrs Henry Perkins.
 A church sociable was held at Mrs w. E. Mitchell's, Thursday afternoon and evening.
 W. E. Platt has a sick horse.
 Do not forget the choir rehearsal, Sat- urday night, at the parsonage.
 John Dittus remains just about the same.
 Fred Downs was home over Sunday.
 A small COW, brindle color, strayed from the premises of F. D. Bradley.
 c. T. Russell of Harwinton, formerly of South Britian, died on January 20.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
GRANGE ITEMS.

Owing to the severe storm on We dnes- day evening, January 2l,no Grange was held.
 Several of our patrons attended the Pomona Grange, No. 7, held in Nauga- tuck the 24th, and report a very pleasant time. The Grange male quartet consist ing of Brothers II. o. Averill, F. G. Net tleton, Sherman Cogswell and $. B. Smith were invited to participate in fur nishing music for the lecturers hour, Miss Julia Averill being their accompa- mist.
 At the next regular meeting to be held February II, the installation of officers will be in order. Brother H. T. Dayton of Watertown, No. 122, has been invited to install officers. It is intended to hold open Grange during the installation and lecturers hour and all the members are expected to be present and to invite their friends especially those likely to become interested in Grange matters.
 Mrs Henry Frisbie is recovering from severe attack of grip and bronchitis,
 Henry Hiekox clme near losing his horses in kilborn's dam, last week. But thanks to MT Kilborn and s. B. Smith with the aid of tackle and another team, they were pulled out.
 A fine crop of ice has been harvestet and now woodpiles are now receiving close attention.
 The Washington Feed Co.,, hay frightened up their building with fresI
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
WARREN.


 F. P. Johnson has again leased his Carter farm to Mir Whitney, his David Hine farm to MT Wells of Falls Village and his Hodge farm to cut-of-town parties.
 Prof B. E. Carter of Boston, Mass, is with his fathers family for few days.
 Large quantities of seasoned wood is being hauled from Johnson's and Pores tails jobs to New Preston.
 Much snow fell, Friday and Monday, which will permit runners to take the place of wheels, much to the relief of teamsters.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
In New Haven County
OXFORD.
GAY YOUNG PEOPLE.

Owing to the severe storm of the 24th, the dancing class reception, which was to have been held that evening, was post poned one week. The unwillingness of the orchestra to come from Waterbury in the storm with their instruments was the cause. A goodly number was in att tendance, notwithstanding the weather, and the young people were greatly dis appointed at the non-appearance of the music. They, however, found themselves equal to the occasion, calling in local talent and dancing couple of sets, en- toying themselves for couple of honrs.
 Services in the Episcopal church, for the month of February, will commence at 1.30 p. m.
 Christian Endeavor day will be ob- served by special service in the Con- gregational church, Sunday evening, February 1, service to commence at ' p. m. All are invited.
 Miss Bessie Cable has nice little class of juveniles, that she is teaching to trip the light fantastic. She finds them very apt scholars, and their progress the short time they have been learning is De- yond expectations.
 For the first time this winter the snow has comes as if it meant to stay with us awhile. When the roads are we'll bro- ken it bids fair to be fine sleighing, and the young people reIoce accordingly.
 Scarlet fever developed in the family of O. c. Osborne, some two or more weeks ago, but it was not until the third clse that physician was called, and the disease diagnosed as scarlet fever. They had been supposed to be suffering from the prevailing epedemic of hard cold or grip, accompanied with sore throat. All are getting better. No other cases are reported, as far as known. The Riggs street school was closed i'm mediately as precautionary measure.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
ROUND THE STATION.

Rev w. D. Humphrey held service at Leroy Warmers, Sunday evening, which was well attended, notwithstanding the bad travelling.
 Some of the farmers in this vicinity are having their tobacco assorted and boxed in A. L. Hodges warehouse, with Al Smith of Bridgewater as foreman.
 Miss Emma Sherman of New Preston is a guest at the Seward house.
 Monday didn't seem an especially fine day for bicycle riding, but suppose it is best to keep in practice.
 Miss Lena Tyrrell has been kept in- doors for few days by swollen foot, caused by stepping on a needle which penetrated through the shoe and some distance into the foot, making a painful wound.
 George Wilcox still runs his cash mar ket and is doing finely considering the hard times. He has fine stock of choice meat, fish and oysters.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

orders for goods. One grocer reports that he delivered SIP worth of groceries to poor families on orders from the board and when the bill was presented they re- fused to pay because some of the words were spelled wrong. This should be a warning to reporters as we'll as mer- chants, who are frequently criticised by the public.
 Snow fell to the depth of six inches on the 27th. Good sleighing on the avenues is the result, while the cross streets are cut up by loaded wagons.
 The Ansonia Ice Co.,, has not cut any ice on the reservoir, as yet.
 Much sickness is the result of the changeable weather. Grip is the most prevalent. Whole families, in some in stances, being under the doctors care. Whooping cough is reported in some sections, while pneumonia has several victims.
 The recent snow did not impede travel on the electric road.
 Clerk Nettleton will manage the City dry goods store the ensuing year.
 There seems to be considerable inter- est manifested in the meetings at the Methodist church.
 Rents still continue plenty and much lower than year ago.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
SOUTHPORT.

The paper mill started up again, last Monday morning, with it's usual force of hands.
 Report says that Mrs Henry Wheeler has recently sold her farm known as the Gaylord Farm to parties from New York.
 Mrs George Wakelee and her son New ell have left their old home in kettletown and gone to Naugatucll to spend the winter with C. F. Cook.
 Lewis Osborn is boarding with Elmer Lewis in kettletOwn.
 MT and Mrs Albert Olson have been staying with Granville Warner during the past week.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
MINORTOWN.

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF ROBERT HARVEY
 The funeral of Robert Harvey was held at his late residence, Wednesday af- ternoon, Rev J. L. Wycoff officiating. The subject which MT Wycoff addressed to the people was, "Death is our great teacher MT Harvey had been sick about two weeks, having pneumonia, of which he became better, when other troubles set in and in few days the end came. He was 69 years of age. The bearers were the four sons, Charles, Cal win, George and Remus. The interment was in the new cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
SOUTHBURY.
DEATH OF MRS M'CRAE.


 The funeral of Mrs Sallie McCrae, a daughter of Moses Johnson, who for merIy worked at shoemaking at the old Johnson place, at Brushy Hill, was at tended on Thursday afternoon at Miss Clarissa Hinman's, Rev B. F. Cokeley officiating. Mrs McCrae had resided in New Haven for several years past, but has lately been cared for by Miss Hin man. The interment was in the old cem- etery, where so many of her relatives are at rest. Her age was so years.
 Miss Edith Abbott spent Sunday in South Britain.
 Mrs Charles Hine has visited her par. ents, Mir and Mrs James Wheeler.
 E. P. Hine was chosen delegate to the council which meets in Roxbury for the ordination of Rev MT Vaughan.
 Rev B. F. Cokeley gave another of his series of lectures, last Sunday evening. Theodore Mallory is suffering from al attack of grip.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
WORTHWHILE.
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

Rev MT Luddington announced, Satur- day evening, that probably extra meet ings would again be held in the church every evening except Saturday, begin ming February 4. We believe no other church near here is so we'll filled as this on Sunday evenings. We hope those who live out of the way of such meetings will make extra efforts to come and see what can be got from the Bible. We believe MT Luddington has unusual power in this line, and tell your neighbor about it so the good work may continue.
 A paper is soon to be circulated to
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
ROMFORD,

MT aud Mrs M. c. Ford recently at tended the funeral of Robert Harvey at Minortown. MT Harvey formerly lived many years in this place.
 Murray Ford has recently lost one of his horses. He was obliged to kill it in consequence of injuries received by step- ping through hole in the stable floor.
 N. Johnson is wearing a bandage around his head to cover wounds receiv- ed by being thrown violently to the ground while riding on a load of ice, caused by the breaking of the king bolt.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
WEST CORN WALL.

J. l.. Washing is confined at his home with badly swollen arm, the result of a bruise.
 The severe storm of Tuesday prevented the most of the farmers from bringing their milk to the station. Only 15 cans out of 40 were shipped on account of the drifts.
 Gustav Listman attends the D. M. Hunt school at Falls Village.
 Cochrane Brothers are making prepar- ations to gather ice from Gutta Percha pond.
 J. l.. Washing < Co.,, have received a number of pieces of shafting and pulleys for their new shear shop and will be run ming in few days. c. A. Miller is rapidly improving anG is now able to sit up.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

coat of paint. s'Rol'' Bunnell was the al tist.
 Mrs A. G. Baker returned, last Friday, from her sojourn in New ' ork City.
 The friends of Lcavitt Brinsmade were pleased to see him in town again. He was guest at A. G. Bakers. Maj Kingman has been visiting in Bridge port and New York.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
THE PAINTER HILL DISTRICT.

Friday evening, January 26, the friends of Seymour Brown met at their residence to celebrate the fifth anniver- sary of their marriage. The time was pleasantly passed with music, games, etc. A fine collation. was served by the ladies with ice cream at the close furnished by MT Brown. A handsome oak table ard rocker were presented to the worthy couple. c. R. Hurd was able to be pre- sent and made an appropriate presenta- tion speech which was promptly respond ed to by MT Brown. At 12 the guests retired with many expressions of good will and wishes that the happy couple might live to celebrate many more anni- versaries.
 Miss Hattie Ames of Watertown is with Mrs c. R. Hurd.
 Edward Tracy is asserting his tobacco, John Garity, George Wright and Philip O'Brien are at work for him.
 Mir and Mrs G. W. Leavenworth visit ed her parents in Bethlehem, Friday.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
ANSONIA.

The work of putting down sidewalks and strengthening the streets will begin as soon as spring opens.
 But few people have left for Florida so far, and it is safe to say the excur- sionists will be few in number this year.
 The society for the relief of the poor are receiving a rough handling by some of the grocers who have honored their
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
HOTCHKISSVILLE.
A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

The wooden wedding at Seymour Browns, Friday evening, the 26th, was largely attended, Many useful presents were received and congratulations were extended to Mir and Mrs Brown, who have the kindest :'egards of all who know them. Ice cream and refreshments were served, and most enjoyable even- ing was spent with games, music, etc.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
WEST GOSHEN.

The extra religious services which have been held at the church still con- tinue. The attendance is very good and the interest seemingly increasing.
 Rumors of small pox in adjacent towns reach us, but as yet we are free from it's visitations.
 The presiding elder, Rev Dr Beach, holds the fourth quarterly conference,