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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

THE Red Bluff Sentinel asks why its
people should be taxed to pay part of the
cost of a contest over seat in the legis-
lative body? Simply because it is the
law of convention, based on pretty strong
reason. We have always SO reasoned,
and hence we continue to do 30. The
theory is that as each house is the Judge
of its own membership, and must de-
termine who is entitled to sit in it, and as
such houses are State, not local, in char
scter, the cost of ascertainment should
be chargeable TO the State. So, too, it is
held that the liberty of the people is in
yolyed in the question. "Who is legally
elected?" Therefore, 1t is dangerous to
deprive any man of opportunity to con-
test. The poor man, ii compelled to foot
the bill of a contest and pay witnesses,
reporters and counsel, would thus be de-
barred from ever establishing his right
and exposing wrong doing. Hence the
growth of the custom and the law of
which the Sentinel complains. 1t would
have the cost of contests visited upon the
contestants. probably. But little re-
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

This is amusing-it is funny, indeed.
Here the telegraphic dispatches report
Prince Kung of China as saying. now
that peace proposals are to be made to the
Mikado's Government by so high dig
nitary as Ii Hung Chang in person, that
"China stands upon principle, and Japan
upon power" 1t is less than nine months
since this same Prince Kung was shout
ing, China will make but one mouthful
of Japan. Our overwhelming numbers
give us power that Japan will fl nd irresist-
ible." How the wheel of time does bring
about changes, and how often are they
swift and terrible.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

WE need not borrow trouble about an
English man-of-war firing upon a ship
bearing the American flag in Nicaraguan
waters. Probably the colors were, as is
suggested, shown by smuggler, and
one, too, that was violating the neutral
ity laws by landing munitions of war at
Bluefelds in violation of the inhibition
as to the importation of arms. Had the
shippers head been shot off instead of
the masts of his vessel, he would have
got what he risked and probably what
he deserved.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

Election will convince it that this would
open the door to grave injustice and great
wrong, and the State can never afford to
consent to such possibility for the sake of
saving costs of contests. 1t is State
question, not local one, as to whether
the representative bodies of the State are
properly composed. Out of this doctrine
has arisen the custom of which our con-
temporary complains. If it can propose
better rule Of action in cases of con-
tested seats. it will do the people service
oy Immediately suggesting it, that legis-
lation may be had to put it into the statute
book.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

THE Joint Legislative Committee road
bills, that for temporary Bureau of In
quiry, Education and Exploitation, and
that for the utilization of idle power, ma
terial and labor belonging to the State. are
twin bills. Without the first, the latter
will be shorn of much of it's value, since
1t would profit the people much less to
have good road metal supplied even at
cost of production, unless there is educa-
ton to the extent that will change the
present California system of using the
metal to that which experience and
science have demonstrated to be the eco
nomic and wise method. the method that
wild secure the results all wish to be real
lied, but which are simply impossible of
achievement with the present ideas DOM
mating. The State has made wonderful
advances in other ways; she has called to
her aid skill and ability in many depart
ments with profit: she has expended large
sums to advertise her resources and at
tract to her the population, industry and
capital she needs to develop her full pow
ers. In all else save in wagon methods
of transportation she has encouraged,
stimulated, educated and sought to avail
of the best and most advanced. If now
she will inaugurate the inquiry and edu-
cational work, the research and labor
necessary to put her upon the right track
in the matter of highway construction;
to stop the shameful deplorable waste of
public funds now confessed on all sides
as the result, not of willfulness, but of
lack of knowledge Of conditions, re-
sources and how to utilize the forces of
nature to the best advantage, she will
have the results such as have followed
like movement in other communities It
remains to be seen if the citizens now
legislating will take the broad and wise
view OF the subject, or will postpone for
two years that which must come, as
surely as that the sun shines and civiliz-
ing forces propel mankind toward higher
levels.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

If the peace officers of MADEIRA County
do not capture the Desperate and MUIR
derer. Lawson, they will have regret to
nurse the rest of their lives, and some OF
the sensational press of San Francisco
will be making hero of him. This fell
low is one of the most cold bloodsd and
desperate men who has ever defied the
law. He shot his stsp-ohild one night
but escaped hanging because there was
some doubt if he did not mistake the
little one for wild animal in the spot
where the family was camping. Notlon
after he shot his wife twice, and as he
stood over her PROSTATE body, attempted
to shoot her again. He fled and was pur-
sued by posse, but eluded it. Shortly
after this he entered the house where his
wounded wife was being attended by her
rescuer and attempted to take the life of
the woman's defender. He was captured
this time and put into prison, but man
aged to make Jail delivery for himself
and a group Of other criminals. In a few
days he appeared at the home of Joseph
Goode, seeking to murder him for having
been active in his pursuit. man,
named Bolivar. opened fire upon the
desperate and wounded him, but he got
away and is in the mountains near Ma
dera. All this reads like page out Of
wild West, yellow-cover romance, but
it is simply the cold, brief account of
series of events in the heart of California,
in the midst of officers of the law. If the
latter do not take the unhung rascal they
will confess themselves incapable, and
sensational journalism and sentimental
women will improve another oppor-
tunity.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01
NEW TODAY.
TN THE SUPERIOR COURT. STATE OF
Il california; county of Sacrarnan1n

TN THE SUPERIOR COURT. STATE OF
i California, county of Sacramento.
In the matter of the estate OF ANNETT {,
PLETTIG, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that FRIDAY the
18th day of March, 1895, at 10 o'cloc K
a. NJ. OF said day, and the courtroom of said
court, at the Courthouse, in the City of Sacra-
meuto, County of Sacramento, and State of
California, has been appointed as the time
and place for proving the will of said Annette
Plettig, deceased, and for hearing the applica-
ton OF n. j. Goethe for the issuance to him of
letters testamentary thereon.
Witness nay hand and the seal of said court
this 2Sth day of February 1895.
ISEAL. w. B. HAMILTON Clerk
By L. 3. WACHHoRST, Deputy Clerk.
Endorsed: Filed Februsry %, 1895
W. b. HAMILTON, Clerk.
BY E. 8. Wachhorst, Deputy.
ISAAC JOSEPH, Attorney for Petitioner.
mr1-lOt
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01
Notice Of Street Work.

DUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN
/ that the Board of Trustees Of the City of
Sacramento, on the 25th Gay of February
1895, adopted Resolution No. $50 of its inten-
ton TO order the following street work TO be
DONE viz:
That the alley between and O streets
from theIwest line of Nineteenth street to the
west line OF Twenty-second street, be improved
by constructing therein an eight 81 inch IRON
stone pipe sewer, with two manhoies and
covers.
For furJner particulars reference is hereby
made to said resolution on file in the Office of
the City Clerk,
Sacramento, February ~, 1895.
GEORGE MURRAY
mr1.6t Superintendent OF Streets,
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01
Notice Of Street Work.

DUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
L that the Board of Trustees of the City of
Sacramento. on the 25th day of February,
1895, adopted Resolution No. 254 of its In
tentIon to order the following street work to be
done. viz:
That the alley between l. and M streets,
from the east line of Eighth street to
the west line OF Ninth street. be improved
by grading and matchmaking, constructing
red wood carbing, constructing one "a brick
catch basin and connecting the same to the
sewer therein
For further particulars reference is hereby
made to said resolution on file in the Office OF
the City Clerk.
Sacramento, February 27, 1895.
GEORGE MURRAY,
mr1-6t Superintendent of Streets.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01
Weather Forecast.

Northern Calfornia-Fair, but foggy at
night along the northern coast; nearly sta
tionary temperature, except somewhat cooler
In the Sacramento Valley and along the ex-
treme southern coast; fresh northerly winds,
shifting to westerly Friday afternoon along
the coast.
Hight of river, 21 feet inches.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

OAKLAND's suburbs refuse to "eome
into my parlor," and be taxed for the
privilege Of enjoying the distinction of
being swallowed. Oakland put the ques-
ton to a vote on Wednesday. and she
smiled fair aud sweetly upon Temescal
and her little neighbors, but they were
proof against her Establishments, and
greater Oakland is still thing of
n raams
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

AGAIN we ask, and we defy anyone to
give substantial reason for a negative re-
ply, Why should not the question be sub
mitted to the people whether they wish
to adhere to the present water system or
secure one that will give them clear, pure
water? Why should city officials insist
upon submitting water proposition
that has no alternative
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

The RECoRp-UNIoN and WEEKLY
UNION are the only papers on the Coast,
outside of San Francisco. that re-
ceiue the full Associated Press DIS
patches from all parts of the too1Id. Out
side of San Francisco, they haze no CONF
petttos's, either IN influence or home and
general circulation throughout the State.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01
NEW TODAY.

DROP. P. w. HEISER,S DANCING ACAD
l. EMY.-To my pupils, patrons and the
public: Announcements hereby respectfully.
made that my classes In dancing will be held
in Pythian Castle Hall, Ninth and l streets.
CLASS for ladies ana gents, Monday, p. NJ.
Class for ladies, Wednesday. 2 p. NJ. Private
lessons to suit pupils. Admission, SOC So
cial every Wednesday evening, $3.50 o'clock
Novelty parties will be given in connection
with the social. Gents SOC: ladies, free.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

PRICES on crockery and glassware will
be double when our stock is gone. SIS ]
street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

BEFORE buying, see assortment of new
upright pianos from $3.50 upward. A. J.
Pommer, Ninth and j. Steinwav ware.
rooms.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

THE leading music store in Northern
California is the Cooper Music Company
(Neale, Eilers Il Co.., 631 J street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING sYRIJP
mothers tor their children while teethino with
perfect success. ltsoothes the child softens
the gums, allays pain, cures wind colo. resu-
lates Inc bowels, and is the best remedy Tor
diarrhea, whether arising from teething or
pthsr causes. For sale by druggists In every
part OF the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winsiow's Soothing Syrup. Twenty-Five cents
bottle.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

Veh1cles-BAKER& HAMILTON-Hardws
Carts, Buggies, Carriages, Phaetons, Balm Farm
and. Header Wagons. Wholesale Hardware,
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Record NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. No. 40.
For Editorial Rooms, ring one bell.
For Business Office. ring three bells
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

DR.. WELDON, Dentist, has opened an ofics
at sos street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

Entered at the Postofice at Sacramento N
second-class matter.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01

M NJ. CRONEMILLER, NJ. D.,
vi. 5071a J Street.
Hours-S to A. NJ, to 3 and TO 7 p, NJ
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ASHER, Photographer, has removed to
us street, over Red House.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-03
A NEW WITNESS.
Alexander Zenger Saw Durrant and
Minnie Williams Together at
the Church Door.

When the Minnie Williams case is tried
it is understood that District Attorney
Barnes will make much of the testimony
to be given by Alexander Zenger, an engi-
neer, and a member of the Emmanuel
Church.
Zenger's home is at II Rondel place, and
or the night of April u, he says, he called
on Charles W. Taber, at $50 Twenty-third
street. He left Mr.. Taber's house at s 80
P. NJ, and while walking along Bartlett
street, near the church, according to his
story, he noticed Durrant and Minnie Will
liams standing at the side door of the
church.
Durrant contradicted this at the time of
his arrest, saying that he did not see Min
ME Williams at all on April u. nor for
three weeks previous thereto.
Mr.. Barnes will insist upon having the
Williams case tried as soon as possible. 1t
is speculated generally that the defense
may ask for change of venue, but there is
no direct confirmation of this from Dur
rants attorneys as vet
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-03
THE PASTORS FEELING.
rev. ). George Gibson Expresses
Himself by Deputy.

Kew. }. George Gibson still refuses to
olscuss the Durrant case directly with re-
porters. He talks about everything else,
out when he was asked about the verdict
he smiled in friendly but deprecating
way and declined to answer.
81 m sorry l can't give you an interview
now,' he said. But Mr.. Lynch is out.
And everything about the Durrant case
comes through Mr.. Lynch you know.
But If you will give me an idea of what
you wanted to know, the matters you
were curious about. will let him know
and then he vii! talk TO you about them
later-perhaps"
The perhaps came after pause. 1t in
dicated that Mr.. Lynch might decide it
best not to answer some questions. But
when the young pastors secretary was
seen few hours later he spoke freely.
Rev. Mr.. Gibson was not in evidence at
all. Mr.. Lynch, however, represented the
invisible pastors ideas, carefully weighed
and with every undesirable idea stricken
out.
What is Mr.. Gibson's feeling as to the
Verdlct?' was asked.
Nr. Lynch consulted his paper.
he has no personal feeling in the mat
ter either way" he answered. He has
never discussed either the trial or the YER
VI
word against Durrant and | am sure he
would not now.
The State has conducted the trial" he
continued. eff 1t has been unfair or un-
Just In any way it is the duty of the law
yerS TO repair the wrong, and they must
know the steps to be taken.
Mr.. Gibson has never made a statement
regarding the guilt of Durrant. 1t would
be out OF place for him, as pastor to speak
III OF one OF his parishioners now."
Are you not pleased with the verdict %
was asked.
Mr.. Lynch was not prepared to answer
TINS directly. Instead he said reading
from the notes taken in consultation with
his employer:
Nj. Durrant's worst enemies have been
his lawyers. Their unwisdom has been
manifest to every one. They have re-
sorted 10 unfair tricks and their trickerv
has been exposed and has done more to
condemn their client than anything
But does not DR.. Gibson consider that
the prompt returning of the verdict BY the
Jury vindlcation from the charges made
directly and by insinuation against him
self?"
The verdict had nothing to do with
vndlcatlng DR.. Gibson" answered Mr..
Lynch: He never really figured in the
case. The lnsinuations of Mr.. Deuprey
were not serious. If they had been. be
would have followed them up. Dr. Gibson
has not considered the verdict in refer.
ence to himself at all. This case is too
great and too terrible for personal feelings
TO be allowed to enter into the matter
Mr.. Lynch expressed great relief at the
!abors OF the trial being over. 1t had been
his duty 10 follow the case closely. taking
DIR. Gibson's place, in order that his en-
ployer might not be diverted from his SER
mons and his church work. This had
necessitated his daily attendance at the
trial. The result of his labors was slight
indisposition. This, however. had not
prevented him from performing his duties
as DR.. Gibson's mouthpiece
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-03
! after arrival Captain Houdlette weighed

after arrival Captain Houdlette weighed
anchor and made for the dock.
The Australia is the last vessel from Ha-
waii that will be held in quarantine. Hon
oluIu has now been declared clean port
and the steamers that arrive from that
point in future will be allowed to dock at
once.
"The cholera has been stamped out in
most effective manner" said DR.. Soule,
'Fand the Government cannot be given too
much credit for the manner in which it
handled the epidemic. The Occidental
and Oriental Steamship Company persists
in saying that the disease was not intro
gers, but tell you it will take great deal
of talking on their part to make the Ha-
waiian Government believe it. The true
Asiatic cholera ragged there, and if it did
not come from the Belgic [ would like to
know how it got foothold on the islands? ?"
The cabin passengers who came up on
the Australia were: DR.. Alvarez, j. S.
and two children, H. B. Baldwin, G. Dui-
senberg, Mrs NJ. D. Frear, j. H Fisher,
wife and child, Miss M. Gore. Miss
Knowles, Captain Matson, wife and child
Miss NJ. McCrea, Z. c. Macfarlane, Mrs
N C. Parlle, Miss J. s. Parke, w. c.
Par1e, H Renges, Mrs. Sauceds, f. A
Smith, f. B. Smith.
Is
her residence in ltaly?' was asked of B.
C. Macfarlane, a former office-holder under
LiliuokaIani He replied: Take up her
residence in italy, have not heard any,
thing about that"
He was told of the dispatches from the
East about the ex-Queen having pur-
chased an estate in Italy and going to live
there At this Macfarlane laughed heart
lily and said: Queen Liliuokalani has
barely enough money to support herself IN
Hawaii, and would like to know where
she could possibly raise funds to buy an
estate in Italy. When she assembled the
throne Mrs. Dominis was wealthy, but
during her reign all her money went in
keeping up the Government and assisting
the natives. She is now poor woman,
and [ don't think the banks would advance
her a cent on her belongings"
H. P. Baldwin, sugar-planter, who
also came up, says that business is de-
pressed on the islands owing to the cholera
scare Now that the disease has been
stamped out" said he, in a cheerful tone,
things will pick up and Honolulu will be
as busy as of yore."
According to Mr.. Baldwin, Liliuokalani
is sick woman, and is thinking more of
her health than of buying palaces in Italy.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-03
EXHIBITION PICTURES.
some OF the Works by Foreign Art
lists That Are to Be
Loaned.

Active preparations are in progress at
the Art Institute for the exhibition which
opens on the 18th inst. The permanent
exhibit is being relegated to rooms on the
upper floor and increased accommodations
Tor hanging pictures in the apartments on
the flrst floor are being provided.
The conservatory, which opens out Of
the west drawing-room, is being fitted up
as gallery. The glass has been boarded
over to the height of seven feet, and this
screen will be covered over with burlap.
The paint on the glass roof is being
scraped off in order that there may be light
from above, and refectors are being placed
where they will show the pictures to the
best advantage.
Inc west conservatory communicates
with the upper conservatory by winding
staircase; 1t also opens into the west
draWlng-room, SO that throwing it open to
the public will add to the capabilities of
the mansion as promenade in the even
lngs When concerts are held during the
exhibitions.
The large room to the northeast OF the
Art Institute, on the first floor, will be
hung with the forty pictures by local art
lists that are to be drawn for by members
OF the Art Institute during the exhibition
and that will be distributed on the closing
day. Among these local exhibitors are:
Eva Withrow, Maren Froelieh, Otto Emer-
SON. q. CadeqaSSo, Nellie L. Treat. Mrs. n. s.
Miss A. B. Chittenden, A. Joullin, w. a.
Coulter, L. P. Latimer, Hugo Fisher, William
Keith, Lou E. Wall, K. D. Yelland, Henry Ras-
chen, John Stanton, and others.
Some of the ladies and gentlemen who
have slgnltled their intention of lending
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-03
McCoY's Fine Paid.

ii. J. Mccoy, general secretary OF the
Young Mems Christian Association, went
before the clerk of Judge Murphy's court
yesterday and paid his fine of $3.50.
1t will be remembered the court imposed
the fine for remark made by Mr. Mccoy
to Juror Truman during the progress of
the Durrant trial Mr.. Mccoy said: "If
you don't hang that man We'll hang you"
It was not intended as threat, but as a.
rather ponderous joke, and the court held
him responsible.
Mccoy is going to have the following
framed and hnug where it will warn him
not to joke with jurors:
SAN Francisco, Nov. 2, 1895.
Received from H. j. Mccoy the sum of two
hundred and fifty $3.50 dollars, being fine
imposed by. Judge Murphy for contempt in
case of People, etc, vs. Durrent.
[Seall c. T. CURRY, Clerk
BY II. F.Morris, Deputy Clerk.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-03
Opposite Examiner Office.

Dr. Sweany by his skill as q specialist has
completely revoiutionized the practice of medi-
cine and surgery in San Francisco.
Standing to-day as he does far in advance of
any specialist or medical institution in the
country his wonderful success and skill is the
what he has done in San Francisco could be
accomplished.
First the natural qualifications with which
nature has endowed him, as evidenced by his
keen perception into the mysteries of all dis
eases with which those who apply to him are
afflicted. He is thus enabled to clearly distin-
guish the exact character of the complaint and
to conceive the proper and most effective kind
of treatment for its entire cure
Second, he is wholly devoted to his profes-
sion having no other desire for achievement
than to make still grander the complete sue
cess which he has thus far attained His great
stability OF character, his unceasing study and
untiring energy to accomplish that which he
sets out to do, together with many more great
and noble qualities which one soon recognizes
in him, ali serve to advance him in his most
worthy ambition.
Third, his great advantages of study and ex-
perience in the leading and best colleges and
hospitals in the land, where he served in all
departments, and where his great natural
being superior to his quite worthy but less sue
cessful associates, have all helped to assist him
in his Mork.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-03


incidentally kept on him. But he does
not seem to contemplate any self-iniury.
"bennett, how do you spell surprise ?'
Durrant shouted to prisoner across the
corrloors, who was looking down at him
from an upstairs cell.
And Bennett told him.
The word surprise" has been in Dur
rants mouth frequently since Friday after
noon, and it was doubtless the principal
word In the matter he was penni1agin the
Besides his mother and father he was
visited during the day by Rev. J. Cum
ming Smith, pastor of the Trinity Presby-
Ierlan Church, and Rev. Herbert u.
bevler, pastor of the Memorial Presbv-
terlan Church. The two clergymen came
IN ~ together and talked for some time with
him early in the afternoon. DR.. Smith
has been frequent visitor of Durrant.
Rev j., George Gibson OF Emmanuel
Church has never yet been to see him.