The record-union., 1895-09-12
NOTE AND COMMENT.

From all quarters come concentrations
and applause OF the RECORD UNIONS map
diagram of Central and Northern California
with self-ex xplanatory notes on its face with
ACCOMMODATING papers on California as pub
lIshed in our issue of the 10th inst. 1t is safe
10 saw that that issue of the RECORD-UN MON
will have a wider beneficial and general
circulation, and be more read and by more
thou ghtful class OF readers than any issue OF
any California newspaper for many years
The demand for the paper has been extra
ordinarily great, and large as was the original
edition ii is probable that a second Will have
10 be issued. 1t VIII crafty ali Calitornians
TO learn that an order has been filed for the
distribution of fifty thousand copies OF that
davis RecoRD-UNIoN at the Atlanta EXposi-
ton. which opens on the 18th inst, and it is
likely that another fifty thousand copies Will
be sent on later.
Americans do not like TO win yacht race
the way the last heat was won in the De
fender-Valkyrie contest. But very much
more would they dislike to lose the race that
way.
\ proposition is before the minds Of Sacra-
mento wheeimen to construct four or five
foot all-season wheel path from Sacramento
TO Folsom. twenty-five miles. II IS estimated.
bv Commissioner Maude OF the Bureau Of
Highways that it can be done for less than
81 600. and that it will be snooth, dry and
iii good order throughout the wet season. IL
will serve the residents between Sacramento
and Folsom as a foot path by which they can
avoid mud dust and road obstacles at all
times. 1t cannot be used by teams because it
will be. il built, located along fence lines. 1t
VIII he an all the year path for wheelmen and
pedestrians. and If once rightly laid, ii will
t,Ost but trifle 10 maintain II, a merely nom
ifial sum- The houses of entertainment in
Jtolsom, and between that town and this city,
and the wheel clubs and wheel dealers Of this
city can easily afford to set up this path. 1t
wifi be charming outlet for recreation runs
il the season OF mud, and equally be deslr-
able in the season OF dust. u should be
either n cfnder or a stonedust track, and
sli,rl,tlv pitched so as to be self-draining. The
yfsue ol such path can scarcely be over
c.tfmated Another proposition somewhat
si,tdeonizing the Fo.som path, IS scheme 10
build u Lat ON the levee from Sacramento TO
Freeuort 10 would be more picturesque
roate than that 70 Folsom aad would cost
only about ha!f as much. But it is objected
that horseiuen and teams would use and thus
destroy it. However, some such paths ought
L
ceed. bicycle dealers could afford to put up
Uaif the cost or more, rather than have rid
fny cease lor some months. Whatever con
serves outdoor exercise without injury or ex-
cess. and makes travel easy should be aided.
The yacht races now on viii have cost over
. halrmilion dollars before they are over.
But is all right. 1t is always desirable TO
nave the rich spend leir money; it then goes
into the avenues OF sEade and industry. The
lalt-niIlion OF the yacht races is all spent
among boat builders, sailmakers, sailors,
carpenters. roqe.nakers, painters, copper
smiths. metal workers, upholsterers, cotton
mills. riggers nail and bolt makers, engi-
neers, and so on.
Tie ksparto Press has teen revived again,
this time with +. CluH as editor and
manager. Il presents very neat appearance
geographically and worthy OF the beautiful
Capay Valley.
The Placer Argus has entered upon its
twenty fourth volume and claims TO be ON the
top OF the wave of prosperity.