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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-08

what the views entertained concerning
woman as a wage-earner. In all this
suffrage debate now opening up in Cali
fornia. and which is to be closed only
with the close of the polling booths
next November, one Of the chief things
to keep in view, the one foremost thing
really testing the merit of the contro-
versy and not to be lost sight OF under
any circumstances, is the question,
What is best for woman?" It might
be conceded as not essential to a deter
mination of the matter what would be
polite for the State, or that it is abso-
lutely necessary to consider the effecs
upon the political order of things that
would follow the induction of women
into political life. Nor might it be so
necessary to dwell upon the abstract
right Of women to every privilege en-
joyed by men, and the inexpediency of
Withdrawing present voting limita-
tions. No, the main shaft in this whole
movement is that of the good of woman
and the home. Because of the convic-
ton that they will suffer and be low
cred by comforting upon her the privi-
lege Of the ballot the Record Union
is opposed to such conferment.
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THE COLD SHOULDER.

There was one thing which the CEN
ter and north Of the State got in the
State Convention-Indeed, which the
major portion Of the State received in
oil fullness-and that was the cold
shoulder. The convention gave San
Francisco two electors at large AMI
two delegates at large, while Los An
geles and San Diego obtained the other
two delegates at large. Thus ter
ritory Of the State which contains 15o.-
COO square miles is left without anv
representation in two most importan
Particulars. There is no one who
would deny the south q share in repre-
sentation, nor yet would anyone think
Of excluding San Francisco from its
share, since 1t stands for so large por-
ton Of the population of the State. But
1t is submitted that these equities
might have been fully preserved, and
yet distribution of the favors have been
go effected that all the great sections
OF the State would have some represen-
tation direct from the convention.
Such, we have the temerity to suggest.
would have been better politics.
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PERSONAL MENTION.

B. F. Gels of Willows is at the Golden
Eagle.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Radcliffe of San
Francisco have been visiting relatives
here.
Miss Allie Gardner has returned from
a few days visit with relatives in Oak
land.
Miss Ella Sherburn is spending her
vacation with Miss Lottie Culver Of
Dixon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas T. Phillips left
on Thursday evening for their home in
Grass Valley.
Albert Gallatin and family are visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. c. Robin, and will re-
main during this month.
Livingston Stone, Government Fish
Commissioner, is down from the hatch
cry and is at the Golden Eagle.
Walter j. Henesey, who Is attending
the Toland Medical College in San
Francisco, has returned home to spend
his vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Hale are attending
the San Jose fiesta. The other night
their rooms were entered at the st.
James Hotel and valuables worth
500 stolen.
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It is noteworthy that Hon. Grove l..
Johnson, Representative from this dis
trict. was the only Congressman from
California who was made delegate to
the ST. Louis convention. This was a
distinct and deserved honor. That Mr..
Johnson aspired to be chosen was to
his credit, since it was an honorable
ambition to desire to represent the
State for his party in the National Con-
vention. There was some opposition to
him by those who likewise aspired to
the position, but 1t was, we believe, an
honorable competition. That the dis
trict convention chose Mr.. Johnson,
while a deserved acknowledgment of his
capacity and party service in nowise
reflected upon those who competed with
him. The Republicans of the district
have reason to be proud of the fact that
the Congressman for 1.-The Second was
selected since being the only one chosen,
the action singing him out becomes a
complement of the most fiattering char
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YOUNG MEMS CIVICS CLUB.
It Takes Up the Report Of the Board Of
Health Committee.
Debate Upon an Amendment to the
Charter Relating to Compensation
of the Board.

The Civics Club held meeting last
night in the lecture-room of the Con-
gregational Church, good attendance
being present and President Weinstock
presiding.
The reconsideration of the action OF
the last meeting in closing the debate
on the Mayors power of making ap-
pointments without confirmation by
the Board of Trustees came up.
The motion to reconsider was made
and Mr.. Ensel thought it would be tc
place too much power in the hands OF
the hands of one man. He thought II
would be wise to have a larger govern
ing body.
Secretary Arnold thought it would be
wise to provide that the Board Of Trus-
tees should draw up resolutions On re-
jecting a confirmation. 1t would result
i'll making the board reject instead OF
simply failing to confirm, which is now
sometimes done by members refusing
to vote. He thought that would force
the board into an open ballot and al
low the public to fix the responsibility
where it really belongs. AT presen. Inc
responsibility is thrown by each on the
shoulders of the other.
Mr.. kaufman advocated that a two
thirds vote of the Trustees should be
required to veto an appointment of the
Mayor. He favored the number OF
Trustees being fixed at one for every
500 inhabitants. If there were sixty
Trustees a veto or refusal to confirm
would take forty votes.
The motion to reconsider was car
ried.
Mr.. Baker said that he signed the
minority report at the request of sew
eral members who were not present
now and had given the matter consid-
cradle attention. He would like the
question postponed therefore.
A motion to postpone was carried, an6
further discussion of the subject was
deferred for week.
The President suggested that, as the
matter was an important one, a large
attendance should be secured for the
next meeting, so that the question
should be thoroughly discussed and
settled.
DR.. Strader, Chairman of the Health
Committee, presented its report.
The report commenced with Section
169 of the city charter, relating to the
Board of Health, it's composition and
term of office. The only change made
was to strike out the words 'They shall
receive no compensation for their serv-
ices" The amendment was made be-
cause the committee did not see why
the physicians should be required to dc
such an amount Of work as the board
has to do without pay.
A change suggested to Section 1T
was to allow special meetings to be
private or executive.
Section 173 was changed so that the
board should prepare and present to
the Trustees an estimate of the amount
needed for the work of the Board for
the ensuing year.
Section III recommended to strike
out the words IN relation to excluding
children from households where mem
bers have contagious diseases named,
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QUESTIONS SELF-ANSWERING.

If it is true that we are paying now
more for redemption of the city debt and
interest thereon annually out Of the
taxes and income Of the city than would
be necessary to pay interest and pro-
vide the constitutional sinking fund on
a sum sufficient to take up all the out
standing debt, build high school, erect
a neat $4,000 City Hall, put in S175,-
900 sewer system and a $4,000 water
system, and erect the necessary
of from $4,000 to $4,000, would it not
be good sound business sense to do just
that thing?
We have such faith in the people as to
believe that they would indorse just
such a proposition. To get rid of the
city debt and it's entanglements, to Sc
cure a perfect sewer system, clear
water supply, a City Hall and a new
high school, and to provide proper
landing facilities. the people would
clearly see that an outlay Of $4,000
would be the very cheapest kind of a
scheme on a forty-year distribution Of
the principal and 4 per cent. interest
with decreasing interest total each year.
The sinking fund would be $4,000 a
year, the interest demand $50, 900, total
so, 900 a year. What If we are now
paying very much more than that with
out possessing what the lesser sum will
produce? True, it extends a debt for
forty years, but it gives us forty years
start in one year or so-we jump just
that much ahead.
Let the other side be considered,
namely, that it means the expenditure
of nearly all Of the 100000 in the city
among its people, and therefore in
dustrial activity; that it means in
creased benefits, augmented population,
a bettered state OF public health, free
ing. the ground beneath US Of the satu-
ration effects Of the noisome cesspools,
the furnishing Of decent City Hall and
prison that would remove from us a
burning reproach, the enjoyment Of a
clear water supply. the adjustment
forever of the complaint that is now
justly preferred against Sacramento
and the wiping out Of the remnant of
the 6 and per cent. city debt-and is ii
more easily in forty years than we can
afford not to pay it, and keep forty
years behind the age?
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should therefore not be paid. He be-
| lieved that honorary positions draw to
| them the best men. The city could not
afford to pay the Board of Health a
| salary commensurate with the import
ance Of the services rendered by it,
Dr. Watts said that the amendment
simply removed the prohibition against
compensation. He would like to know
why the lawyers did not decline to re-
ceive fees for acting for the city in its
affairs, and why other people did not
do likewise Why should doctors alone
give their services free?
| The amendment was lost by a vote
of Is to II.
| The amendment allowing special
meetings to be private was taken up,
and DR.. Strader explained the wisdom
| of such course in times of epidemic
when the board wished to consult.
| The amendment was adopted.
| The addition to Section 173 was read,
| relating to the estimate of probable
needs of the board, and DR.. Strader ex-
planned that it was for the purpose of
allowing the Board of Estimate to GALS
culate and make provision for the pos
sible needs Of the ensuing year.
! The amendment was adopted
| Dr. Watts offered a minority report
on Section ia, striking out the provis-
ion that the City Physician should be
an elector not less than 80 years OF
age and two years a resident Of the
city. He said that the provision might
at some time work an injury TO the
city, and gave instances in which it
might be so. The fact of his being an
| elector would not make any difference
with his ability, and many young men
OF less than 80 years are fully compe-
| tent to fill the office-more so, in some
cases, than older men.
| Mr. Williams said the chances of in
| jury from the position were not suffi-
cient to balance the danger from young
men of little experience. He thought
the poor of the city and those who were
| injured should have the services of an
experienced physician.
| Mr.. Beckwith while conceding that
ali experienced physician was desira-
able, thought the question of age was
not always a criterion of a mans abil-
| ity. He thought perhaps a twenty-five
year limit might be desirable. He IA
vored striking out the limitation.
| Mr.. French thought the City Physi-
clan should have at least five years
experience, including his hospital prac-
tioe, and should have good salary.
DR.. Strader said that the reason the
provision was put in the charter was
that two years ago it was found that
the City Physician was not a citizen of
the United States. He believed it was
good provision. If the City Physi-
clan was not competent, the city would
be liable to action for malpractice, and
only a few men are competent to prac-
tice much under 80 years of age.
Dr. Watts insisted that age was not
a criterion, as some men know more
at 80 than others at 30, and he did not
believe that a man at 81, as rule, was
much better qualified than at 80. A
young doctor takes as much pride in
his profession as an old one, and some
! times more. Most of the physicians
who come here have from three to ten
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WE DON'T WISH TO BRHG,

Clothing under
attempting describe its goodness
they extravaganza
Won
We
safely
anything tailor offers the fit
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A DISCLAIMER.

In the Record Union" of April Doth
we editorially treated of 'The Story of
a Mining Fraud" 1t related to the
conduct of r. E. Dunn in locating GER
tain ground as mineral in Siskiyou
County for his own benefit while acting
as Assistant in the Field to the State
Mineralogist. In the course of the crit
icism of the conduct of Dunn the Rec
ord-Union' stated that action of that
representative of the State Mineralo-
gist made the matter so much one of
official character that the State Mining
Bureau was called upon to explain it.
j. J. Crawford, the State Mineralogist,
acting upon that invitation, has sent
to the Record Union" his explanation
and disclaimer, which it affords US
pleasure to present in this morning S
issue in full, and to which we invite at
tention.
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-MORROW'S SPECIALS

Curtain White and Ecru Lace
Curtain Net. A large as
Lace. sOrtment of pretty floral
designs in various widths that are
worth from 124c to 16sc a yard.
Special Saturday, &c Yard.
Cotton One lot of White Cot
D1-1-4 ton Blankets. They
DldI1KeIS. are full size with
thick. fieecy nap, and worth 81 20 a
pair, as any hOusekeeper will say.
Special Saturday, soc a Pair.
Red White HOneycomb Bed
ca. Spreads in heavy Mar
spreads. settles patterns. They
are full size and hemmed ready to
use. Competent judges say that
they would be cheap at 81 40 each.
Special Saturday, ST Each.
IL adieS' Ladies' Stylish 4-button
- Kid Gloves. They are fine
OlOVSS. quality kid, trimmed with
4 large pearl buttons. We have a
full line of sizes in brown, tan, mode,
lemon and white, with black stitch
ing. Would be splendid value at
3oc pair.
Saturday, Only 65c Pair.
School A small lot of. Misses and
Small Boys Veal Calf
onOcS. School Shoes with calf tips
and spring heels, in sizes IL to ID.
Worth a good One-third more than
Saturdays Price, csc Pair.
| Mems Mems GOatskin Working
! 60 Gloves i'll sizes 8 to 10,
UlOVeS. with loop fastening at
| wrist. Worth double
Saturdays Price, Csc Pair.
Rows Boys Leather Bicycle Belts
in assorted tan shades.
DelIS. Worth fully 25c each.
Saturdays Price, 15c.
Garden Children's Toy Garden
Sets in three pieces-hoe,
celS. rake and spade.
Special Saturday, 1Oc Set.
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years experience before coming. He
thought the Board of Health, which
elects, should be the judge Of the City
Physicians qualifications.
Mr.. Tanner moved to amend by strik-
ing out the age limit
Mr.. Avery agreed with DR.. Watts.
He did not believe that residence cut
any figure in the qualifications
The amendment was lost, as was the
minority report, and the club ad-
jCurned.
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The County Prohibition Convention
of San Francisco is right up to date. 1t
passed a resolution denouncing as I'M
just and Ubiquitous any scheme on the
part of G. P. Huntington and his allies
to have the debt of the Southern Pa
cific refunded. 1.-The debt of the South
ern Pacific" in this case may be said to
be good; indeed, very good. Since the
Southern Pacific owes no debt to the
Government, the intelligence manifest
influence on Congress. The resolution
then proceeds to declare that it is in
favor of an immediate payment Of the
debt or else institute a suit for the
foreclosure Of the said Pacific Rail-
road" The public may have heard
some mention of the foreclosure of a
mortgage, but this is perhaps the first
time a demand has been made for the
foreclosure Of railroad. What is meant
by the foreclosure of railroad is not
disclosed, but that it is something aw-
full is to be inferred from the spirit in
which the resolution was passed. The
intellectual force of every reform is to
be judged by it's literature. The absurd
errors Of this resolution indicate be-
logged state of mind, a dusty mental
ity, a dimness of perception, which
make the political movement promoted
by the people who would write or pass
the initiative faculty. These people
were evidently playing at politics in i'm
itation of other politicians.
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THE REASON WHY.

After stating its views upon the ques-
ton of the drift of women into the oc-
equations OF men, the San Francisco
Bulletin" says: but it does not fol-
low that the condition of women will
be improved by devolving upon them
the full responsibilities OF citizenship
That this Is a correct position seems I'M
deniable to those who think straight
upon the subject: and this no matter
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Ladies'
Tan Hosiery.

In leather shades of Ladies
Tan Hosiery we are well
equipped. At 25c we have
some extra good values in both
plain and dropstitch. At SOC
some strong values IN both the
above styles. At 90c a pair we
have a very fine line Of high
grade fancies In russet shades.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-08

The sudden death Of General John
Mansfield, ex-Lieutenant-G Governor of
California, is announced. The news
comes as a shock to his many friends
throughout the State. General Mans
field had, it is true, reached quite old
age, but he was a man of such physical
vigor that his friends looked forward
to his enjoying many more years Of
life. General Mansfield was a gallant
soldier of the Union in the war Of the
rebellion. At one time he was 50 severe
ly wounded in battle that he was left
upon the field for dead. Coming to Cal
ifornia he engaged in journalism at
Los Angeles. His ability, stalwart
Americanism and high character won
for him the distinction of a seatin the
Constitutional Convention Of 1919,
where he served with credit to himself
and the people, and received the nomi-
ration OF the Republican party as Lieu
tenant Governor and was elected, be-
ing the first to fill the office under the
Constitution which he aided in framing.
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New Belts.

Some dainty novelties in
White Kid and Gold Belts,
narrow and medium widths, at
25c and SOC. Some very choice
Gold Color Belts at 81. Belts
in handsome jeweled effects,
81 SO.
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A Poor PLY stefan.

Doctor my father wanted me to
study medicine, but 1 wouldn't have
made a successful physician"
Indeed Why not, pray?"
Because could not have felt a lady's
pulse without causing heart trouble. -
Fliegende Blaetter.
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TO-DAY'S SPECIALS.

NankinS. Fine Full-bleached Lin
en- Napkins in 5-3 size,
in pretty damask patterns. Two
qualities in this lot.
ST 90 quality Friday 7oc doz.
ST. so quality Friday ST Is doz.
ga size Napkins of good, heavy
satin finished linen in handsome
damask patterns. Worth III regu-
lar way So dozen.
Special Friday, 81 10 doz.
Remnant In Fancy Goods De
partment we shall Fri
Sale. day next place on sale
a large collection of short lengths III
Ribbons. Laces and EmbrOideries,
with prices so far below value that
we expect to close out the entire lot
by evening.
Bicycle A small lot of Mems . Bi.
cycle Shoes with patent
SnOeS. corrugated leather soles
to prevent slipping on the pedals.
They are worth 50 90 a pair, when
any dealer in cycle sundries would
charge you.
Special Friday, ST SO Pair.
Suspenders. A AaO!l W;re lot Ruek P la
Suspenders with patent grip back,
made of good webbing with strong
mohair ends. They're extra g0od
25c quality.
Special Friday. DOC Pair.
Toilet Oatmeal Toilet Soap i'll good
sized cakes that are nicely
Soap. scented. Worth regular sc
a cake. Friday, 3 Cakes for lOc.
Women's More and more women
are becoming ac-
SulLS. quainted with the ele
sance of fit and sterling worth that
one of our Ready-made Suits con-
tains. We may in some cases have
to make slight alterations, but in
the end they look like dressmaker-
made.
Ladies' Fine Navy Blue Serge Suits
with skirt 81 yards wide. The jacket
is handsome blazer, cut with ex
tremely large sleeves.
Special good value at SD 50,
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Hat Ribbons.

A large line Of A1l-silk Fancy
Hat Ribbons, all good colors
and bright, new styles that are
really worth 4Oc a yard. Or
price, 25c a yard.
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Low Saws He Didn't.

In Justice Henry's court yesterday
All Low, the Walnut Grove Chinaman
who cut another Celestial some weeks
ago and was arrested by Philip Wise,
pleaded not guilty. He will be exam
ined next Monday.
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Special at E3O
Saturday Night.

Rath Unbleached Turkish Bath
Towels. They're gen.
OWelS. erOus size and weight.
Would be considered by those COM
petent to pass on towel excellence
worth more than 123c each.
Saturday Night, &c Each.
rIuslin. Bleached Muslin. SO
inches wide: uice, soft
finish for the needle. Muslin experts
call it cheap at 35c yard.
Saturday Night, Ole Yard.
Ladies' Ladies Fine
Handkerchief. stitched Hand
kerchiefs with pretty embroidered
designs. Not one in the lot worth
under 124c and some are 15c values.
Saturday Night, 7c Each.
I adies' A mixed lot of Ladies'
IHC AIu DutiOu CIIOto LII
Shoes. small sizes only, such as
1, Il, 2. q, 3 and 81. Values range
from 50 so pair up. We are anx-
iOus to close them out to make room,
hence the ridiculously low price
Saturday Night, soc Pair.
Mems Mems Fine Dogskin Driy-
- ing Gloves in medium
UlOVeS. weight, with patent snap
fastener at wrist. They are we'll
made, good filters and slightly. Such
values as you'd never expect to get
under Use and 81 a pair.
Saturday Night, SOC Pair.
Toilet One lot Of Fine Quality
Toilet Paper in medium
Paper. size packages, with wire
loop fastening. Regular value, sc
a package.
Saturday Night, SC Each.
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marie, what are you doing up on
that stepladder-and why don't you
have Nora wash the windows?" BE
cause, if she falls and hurts herself,
I'll have to do her work.
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Dresden Ribbons.

At 4Oc a yard some beauties
in wide Dresden effects, all silk,
in a quality and width that
Usually sells at SOC.
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'She has heart of gold" THAT set
ties my chances, then. Some English
man will annex her, sure. Cincinnati
Enquirer.
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Reconciliation Telephone.

Entered at the Postofdce at sacramento
Is second-claSS matter.
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