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The record-union., 1896-02-26
SUICIDE BEFORE INSANITY.
4 Fear That ImpelIed Daniel [. Brooks
to Kill Himself.
He Was Found Dead on His Bed, With
a Bullet Wound in His
Throat

Daniel L. Brooks, a well-known en-
pioye of Hall, Luhrs & Co., yesterday
surprised his friends and all that knew
him by committing suicide.
For nine pears he had held the posi-
tion Of porter in the wholesale grocery
house of the firm mentioned, and was
regarded by his employers and others
about the store as a level headed, SEN
sible person. Usually he was in the
best of spirits, though at times he was
quiet and his mind seemed buried in
thought.
1t was only in the last few days that
the attaches of the store noticed any
thing wrong with him, mentally, and
they say he did not seem to be himself
during that time. On Monday after
noon he went into the counting-room
and wrote a letter to his wife, who,
with their only child, has been for some
time visiting relatives in Colusa Coun-
~ He then spoke of having pain in
his back, and obtained leave to go to his
room at Mr. Menke's-where he was
stopping-1410 Tenth street.
The letter to his wife must have con-
tanned something that startled her, for
yesterday Hall, Luhrs & Co. received
a telegram from her inquiring if her
husband had been at the store that
day. There was also a telegram to
Brooks from his wife, and this was
sent to his room, as he had not shown
up at the store.
Mrs. Menke took the telegram and
went to Brooks door, but receiving no
response to her knock she opened the
door and found him lying on his bed
with blood running from his mouth In
vestigation showed that he was dead
He had used a pistol to kill himself,
and fired the fatal shot by placing the
weapon to his mouth.
Several persons then recalled the
fact that they had a short time before
heard pistol shot, but no one suspected
the circumstances under which it was
fired, and no attention was paid to it.
FEARED INSANITY.
It is evident that the fear of insanity
had worked upon Brooks mind until it
had become somewhat unbalanced. Ly-
ing beside him was a blood -bespattered
envelope containing a letter addressed
to Coroner Clark, which reads:
Sacramento, February a, '96.
Friend George: My father and eld-
est brother both died in an insane asy-
lum from softening of the brain. In
the last year 1 am satisfied l am the
next victim. / don't propose to die in
an asylum. 1 shall cut the gordian
knot and fly to the ills we know not
Of Yours, BROOKS"
Mrs. Brooks has been apprised of her
husbands death, and will probably
reach here to-day. Owing to her health
being delicate she has been living for
several months in the country She is
a lady Of superior education and at
tainments, and was teaching a country
school in Colusa some fifteen years ago
when Brooks was proprietor of a store
in the neighborhodd, and they were
married there.
Deceased was Grand Army veteran,
member of the Masonic order, and a
man very highly esteemed in the COM
munitv
The record-union., 1896-02-26
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
The Tuesday Evening Entertainment
of Confidence Lodge.


of Confidence Lodge.
Confidence Lodge, No. IS, Knights OF
I'ythias, a few weeks ago adopted the
plan of providing some form of literary
entertainment to be given each Tuesday
evening, supplementary to the usual
work of the order, the object being to
secure if possible a larger attendance
by means of this additional feature.
A committee of three, composed Of
Messrs. Welch, Wall and Greenlaw,
was appointed to take charge of the
literary programme and the results OF
their efforts have proven quite satisfac-
tory.
Last evening the exercises consisted
of the recital of a thrilling tale of from
tier life by E. w. Maslin; a paper on
Tt Satellites of Mars by ]. H. Lfg-
gett, Ind the reading of THE Chariot
Race of Ben Hur,' by C. A. Bliss.
District Deputy Grand Chancellor
Chris. Wilke closed the exercises with
an appropriate address on the enduring
principles of Pythianism, and took oc
casion to commend the enthusiasm dis
played by the officers and members Of
Confidence Lodge.
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One=HaIf TO
One=fHird

Less than they have been up to to-
day. Note the following:
Fine Muslin Drawers reduced to
23c, 33c, 38c and CSC.
Fine Muslin Gowns reduced to csc,
81 38 and S. 9S.
Infants Cloaks reduced to 81 Is,
81 so, IS so and S. (the last-named
reduced from SIo).
Children's Short Dresses = E
months to 3 years-reduced to 58c,
75c, csc and 81 23-
We shall also offer a variety of
other articles in muslin, cambria and
nainsook for women and children.
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Weather Notes.

The Weather Bureau reports show
the highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday to have been II and At de-
grees, with gentle southerly winds and
partly cloudy weather prevailing.
The barometrical readings at 3 a. m.
and p. m. were 30.34 and 1927 inches,
respectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 66 and 45
degrees, and one year ago to-day 6S
and 43 degrees.
River. 15 feet inches.
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the Republican or Democratic Conven-
tlons for Sacramento; this to meet ex-
pcnses already incurred.
The meeting then adjourned, to meet
at the Grand Hotel, San Francisco, at
3 p. m. Friday
The meeting was spirited, full Of en-
thusiasm and manifested public in
tereSt and a loyalty to the city that Is
very gratifying
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DIED.

HALL-In this city. February 25th, james
Hall. husb n ! OF the late VI ,risn Hall IAN
father OF Cieorg NJ. Ha of san lose and
Mrs. w. g. Teih4m of Ma le Creek, Cl
and steDsatEe- of John Hall Oh Sacramento o
native OF Provid e, Rhode Island. az I'd
"A y arS. months and day.
uneral notice hereafter.
MCffRAIL-In this city, February o4th,
Ih amas Ne ran, II native OF County NJ lyo,
Ieland, agea So years.
friends can view the remains at Miller d
McMullen's funeral parors, between the
hours OF $50 and s: 80 a. M. Wednesday,
February 26th. Funeral will take place
from the Cathedral corner of Eleventh and
X streets, where mass will said fc the re-
po Of his soul. commencing at O'Clock.
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Cheapest mandolins, guitars, barjos
and violins in town. Secondhand up
right pianos, $3.50; square, $75 to 5000
Mathushek, Jacob Doll, Kranich and
Bach and Conover pianos. Everything
in the musical line at Neale, EiIers Co.
Cooper Music Coz, Seventh and J.
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Continued Till Thursday.

Judge Johnson yesterday continued
the Marks s-Weinstock, Lubin & Co.
showcase injunction matter until
Thursday. The pending motion is by
the defendants to dissolve the tempo
rary order restraining them from occu-
pying some two feet of sidewalk space,
to which occupancy Marks objects.
The record-union., 1896-02-26
Hotel Arrivals.

Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel
yesterday: W. D. McKenney, F. A.
Rasler, Red Bluff; w. H. Powers, Roch-
ester, N. Y; James J. Ayers, Los An
geles; A. K. Zwisler, Placerville; Harry
P. Morrill,, C. H. f. Lowenthal, j. Abra-
ham, w. H. Zwisler, L. B. Edwards, S.
S. Stiles, George S. Foye, o. Eilebach,
c. B. Platt, w r. Norway, H. c. Meus-
dorffer, San Francisco
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Requiem High Mass.

There will be requiem high mass at
the Cathedral Thursday morning at
o'clock out of respect to the late Bishop
Manogue, it being the anniversary of
his death. The Children of Mary Of
both Sodalities will meet at the Cathe-
dral at 7:30 o'clock in the morning to
attend the mass
The record-union., 1896-02-26
New
Spring Capes.

We have received some sample
styles in Capes for spring and sum-
mer. New, pretty and moderate IN
price. ;,
Also, separate Skirts in figured
mohair, cut in latest style. Price,
S. and So so.
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George Egan and Will. H. Hanlon,
well-known Sacramentans, have pur-
chased the Reception Saloon, Seventh
and X streets. The full returns of the
races at San Francisco are chronicled
there daily.
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Spring, 1896. You are respectfully
invited to my opening of French pattern
bonnets and millinery novelties. Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, February
2Tth, 2Sth and 18th. Mrs. NJ A. Pealer,
621 and 623 street, Sacramento.
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Spring. 1896. You are respectfully
invited to my opening of French pattern
bonnets and millinery novelties, Thurs
cay Friday and Saturday, February
9th, 18th and 10Th. Mrs. NJ A. Pealer,
621 and 623 street, Sacramento.
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Takes Her Maiden Name.

Annie Lloyd was yesterday granted
a divorce in Judge Catlin's court from
J. A Lloyd, on the ground of desertion.
The defendant made no appearance.
The plaintiff was allowed to assume her
maiden name. that of Annie Toomey.
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Steiner round Guilty.

A. A. Steiner was found guilty in the
Police Court yesterday of malicious
mischief in throwing a beer glass
through a mirror He was fined SO,
with the alternative of ten days at the
rock pile
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1T STANDS ALONE,
Representing In Its Construction tn,
Highest Perfection Attainab1e.

This applies, and rightfully, to the
"Chickering," which for beauty of fin
ish, grandness and individuality OF
tone is to-day the superior of any piano
made, and prospective purchasers win
not buy if they have their own best in
terests at heart until they have exam
ined our stock Of these pianos, as well
as the KimbalI. Hammers Music Store,
S2G street. c. NJ. Spaulding, Man.
ager. We offer special bargain In
secondhand upright.
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Appointed a Delegate.

Columbia Circle, No. 80, C. o. F..
has chosen Mrs. Emma Lane as a dele
gate to represent it at a meeting of the
Grand Circle to be held at Ukiah, Men
docino County, in May. Mrs. A F.
Hammond was chosen alternative.
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Stop Walking.

To those of our patrons living at an
inconvenient distance from our market
who send in their applications within
three days we will furnish a kitchen
telephone at their residence gratis. D.
Dierssen Company The Pacific.
The record-union., 1896-02-26

Stop walking and do your talking
through the telephone that d. Dierssen
Co., of the Pacific. J. near Eighth, will
place in your home free.
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Mocha
Gloves.

Soft, Undressed Glove for women,
three clasp fastening, browns and
reds. Price, s. IS. An excellent
glove for shopping, cycling, driving,
etc. Easily put on and off.
The record-union., 1896-02-26
Painful Accident

L. A. Scott, a mechanic in one of the
wood working departments at the rail-
road shops, had the misfortune yester-
day to have portions of three fingers
taken off while at work
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Contfnued AGAIN.

The case of W. NJ. Johnson, charged
with assault to murder Joe Welch, was
continued yesterday in the Police Court
until to-day.
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Extension OF Tfme Granted.

Judge Catlin has made an order ex-
tending the time for the filing of an
amended complaint i'll the case of P. S.
Lawson against A. Hewell and other
officers of the Masonic Grand Chapter.
The record-union., 1896-02-26
Special Notice to crockerv Ruvers

The Crystal Palace, 610 ] street, is
selling all goods marked with blue
tag, regardless of cost, beginning Sat-
urday, February 18th, and lasting until
further notice.
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Black Velvet, 38C.

Black Velvet, sllk-faced, 3Sc yard.
If this stuff was two inches wider 1t
would be as good as regular one
dollar velvet.
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Races.

A full description of each race at the
Bay District track is given at E. L.
Kripp's cigar store, 6O2 J street. The
result is known almost as soon as at
the track
The record-union., 1896-02-26
Roy Roy
Waists.

New 1896 Shirt Waists for women
and misses, in bright Roy Roy plaids.
Price, 75c.
Fine Chambray Waists, in plain
or figured patterns, large bishop
sleeves, 81.
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SOC.

LOT 3-We have gone through
our Muslin Underwear stock and
taken cut 28S pieces high-grade
goods for this SALE They are of
standard manufacture, in many cases
Of exquisite workmanship. The only
thing against them is that they are
parts of irregular lines, or in some
cases slightly shopworn-for fine
goods do not sell as quickly as the
medium grades, and liable to become
soiled. The prices we have marked
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Restore your strength by wearing
electric belt. To be had at j. A.
Green's. Seventh and K streets, Sacra-
mento.
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Best standard tomatoes, cans for
25c; asparagus tips. 15c a can; Capital
jams, 10c a can. A. c. s., Eighth and
K
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Visit Cutbirth's New Ground Floor
Photographic Studio. 18th and K sts.
The record-union., 1896-02-26

John A. Sutter rye whisky ST bottle.
B. K. Bloch & Co., sole controllers.
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Sewing
Machines, 81 05.

Ideal Sewing Machine for girls
and misses, just like large ma
chine, with treadle movement, etc.
Does perfect single stitch sewing.
Price, s. o5.
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More and better kinds of Lunch
Baskets than it has ever been our
good fortune to show before. Price,
csc to 75c.
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TO-DAY.
$50 A. NJ.
Fine Kid Gloves,
Muslin
Underwear.

LOT IA Real French Kid
Glove, 4-button length, in browns,
tans and black; sizes 81 and II.
This glove is being sold in many
parts of the United States at 81 so
per pair. but we closed large guam
tity from the manufacturer S agent
and offer them at sale price,
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TIC Pair.

LOT "a miscellaneous lot of
Real French Kid Gloves, principally
dark colors. Size 81, 81, 6. Taken
from our regular stock. Sale price,
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COIOred
.POngeeS, I0C.

These Silks in pink, blue, white,
lavender and green. Price, I9c
yard. They won last long.
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CHANGED DAILY FOR wErssroCz, Lus1s co
MOhair
Sail Cloth.

This cloth looks like coarse can
vas, made of black lustrous mohair,
48 inches wide. Price, 81 Is yard.
One Of Priestly's leading novelties
for spring.
The advocate., 1896-06-10
Referendum All Right.

Some people fear to copy the refer
endum because 1t ls Swiss. Such
should not forget that 1t Is Of New
England as well. But don't think that
Switzerland, though Q small republic,
Ia to be scorned by those who are work.
ing for better conditions. Let such
make q note Of these facts:
Switzerland has penny postage; free
delivery In rural districts; kilograms
for II cents; telephones at $l6 per year;
the best highways In the world; the
cheapest railway fares In Europe,
though on the costliest road-beds;
more cooperative work than anywhere
else on earth; the best chances to edu.
cate sons and daughters In the world.
The Swiss consume five times as much
luxuries and comforts az do the Ital-
isns.
While we vote for parties and get
principles oil jumbled together, the
Swiss voter gets at one thing ct time,
the only sensible dominant issue
method kn0Wn.-I'he Printer.
The advocate., 1896-06-10
Another Platform for Harris.

It will be Redeemer Jack Harris
fault IL he does not have q platform to
run on. In the last issue Of the AD-
vooATE q platform written by q Re-
publican for him was given. Since
that time the Burlington Courier
Pop has taken q hand In the matter
and presents the following as q very
clear enuncistlon of Republican prin-
clples:
"InasmuCh ss It has been clearly
demonstrated that the American peO.
pie from tradition and interest favor
the declaration that two and two are
four, and whereas the Republican
party believes that three times three
are nine, provided the proper re-
strlctions are thrown around the
proposition by such legislation as
will secure the maintenance Of
the parity Of the multiplier and
multiplcsnd, 30 that the relation of
the figures of the two terms may at all
times be the same, and whereas the
interests Of the producers Of the coun-
try, its farmers and its working people
demand that the party which put down
the rebellion and made the issuance Of
bonds possible be given the Oppor-
tunity TO establish these grand truths
beyond question, therefore we de-
msnd the offices snd. their emOluments
so that wise and patriotic steps may
be taken to secure an international
conference where England's consent
may be humbly sought, that such
measures may be adopted Rs will in
sure the complete establishment of
these truths throughout the world"
The advocate., 1896-06-10
ottawa ChautauQua Asse mbly.

The Ottawa Chautauqus Assembly,
June Is to 26, has a program Of
music and lectures unequaled by any
In the West, and an educational pro.
gram Of eleven departments including
Social Science, Literature, Art, Nor.
NAL and Biblical study, kindergarten,
Music, Temperance and G. L. s. G.
classes, ETC., In charge Of the most
eminent instructors Of this country.
A twelve days season ticket costs only
$3.50, day tickets 25 cents, Tents,
l2xl4, including location and floor,
only 85 for the season; larger ones In
proportion. Tents may be occupied
during the State Sunday School Con.
VentlOn, three days previous to Assem-
bly,, free Of charge. Fifty to seventy
five magnificent entertainments, lee
lures, ETC., Of the very best, for the
above prices. You can get food for
thought and greater happiness for the
coming year In this twelve or fifteen
days outing for nominal cost, and 1t
is an ideal outing, combining the most
restful rest with the highest intel
lectusl and musical privileges. IL is
better than the seashore or mountains,
because you are not hRmpered by fash
ion and are not a prey to landlords.
1t Is q sensible, profitable outing for
the individual or family, bringing sure
returns Of VigOr and peace.
The advocate., 1896-06-10
How Many Words We Use.

Until one takes pains to ascertain
the truth about It, he has q very mad
equate comprehension Of the number
of words he uses In conversation or In
writing. Some years ago q writer In
Literature, New York, told Of 9
'noted professor" who had said: "The
best educated person In this room will
not use more than 800 or 700 words"
That statement set the correspond
ent to thinking, and he made an ex.
animation by noting how many words
were familiar to him In each letter Of
q standard dictionary. From one step
to another he pursued his studies and
came to the following conclusions:
Every well read man Of fair ability
will be able to define or understand
10000 or Is, 900 primitlVes and pHlnci.
pal deriVatiVe words.
The Same man In his conversation
The advocate., 1896-06-10

all, or nearly all, Of those issues. But
IL that should fail, then let us have Q
Joint electoral ticket, give to each
party or group according to their
strength. That is proportional rep
resentstl0n. The time is here when
we should sink individual views for
"the greatest good to the greatest
number" For we should not fail to
recognize the fact that Of late years
the President of the United States Ia
the government" Hence it Is Of the
utmost Importance that the people
should have their friend In the White
House at this time. /. T. JONES,
Columbus, KRg.
The advocate., 1896-06-10

and writing will use not less than
5000 or 1000 words. II he be liter
ary man, he will command 1900 or
5000 more.
Common people use from 5000 to
1900 words, according to their gen
eERl intelligence and conversational
power.
An ''illiteEate man" Zone who can
not read will use from 1900 to $500
words.
A person who has not command Of
at least 1000 words, is an ignOrGmtlS,
and will find difficulty In expressing
his thoughts, If indeed he have any to
express,
The advocate., 1896-06-10
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
connot reach the seat Of the disease. Ca
tarrh is blood or constitutional disease,
and In order 10 cure 1t you must take In
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one Of the best physi-
clans In this country for years, and is
regular prescription. 1t Is composed Of the
best tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the mu-
cous surfaces. The perfect combination
Of the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results In curing catarrh.
Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY s. Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
The advocate., 1896-06-10
Wants a Joint Electoral Ticket.

EDITOR ADvOCATE:-In your issue
Of May 20 Is an editorial headed,
"Union Among Reform Voters" You
ask, "How shall we get toRetherp"
Then you mention the silver men,
prOhibitionists, single takers and
socialists as the factions to be united.
Now 1t seems to me that q man could
be selected az q Presidential candidate
whose views would be satisfactory on
The advocate., 1896-06-10
Unenualed RerYfco

Denver TO Chicago, via Kansas City, Is
given via the Union Pacific and Chicago s.
Alton Railways.
Through Pullman SleeperS, Pullman Dim
ing Cars and Free Reclining Chair Cars
leave Denver daily. The Union Pacific Is
the great through car line Of the West.
Ask YOUR nearest ticket agent for tickets
via this line. Z. L. LoMAx,
Gen. Pass. and TIKI. Agk,
Omaha, Neb
The advocate., 1896-06-10
Third District ResOlutlonu.

The following resolutions were
adopted by the Populist convention in
the Third district at CherryVAle
May 26:
"Firat- We, the convention of the
Peoples party Of the Third Congress.
sIonsl district of Kansas, reafirm our
adherence and devotion to the prinCl.
Piles Of our party as announced In the
Omaha platform.
"SeCond-We demand an exclusive
American money system including the
use of gold, silver and paper, each to be
full legal tender and issued only by the
government, based upon all the prop
erty Of the nation; It's volume and cir
culStlon to be kept In harmony with
the needs of our industries and COM
merCe.
"Third-We demand the unlimited
coinage of silver at the ratio Of Is to 1
and that It be restored to the place In
our monetary system which It occupied
from the beginning Of our government
down to 1873.
"FOurth-We demand the enact
ment into law Of the CoXey idea Of
non.interest bonds and currency,
"Fifth-We commend the deter
mined efforts of Senator PETER to SO.
cure On investigation Of the recent
bond Issues,
"Sixth-We demand such change
In our State and national constitutions
as will place taxation on the wealth In
stead of the necessities Of the
people.
"Seventh-We declare aggressive
warfare against the financial an mo-
nopolistlc trusts now devastating the
people.
"Eighth-We demand public owner
ship and operation Of all public util-
tiles.
"Ninth--We demand direct legisla-
tiOn by the people as provided by the
inistlstiVe and referendum.
"Tenth-We demand that the con-
stitutionsl right of trial by jury shall
be extended to every form Of action
whether civil or criminal, and we de-
nouce the trial of our citizens by in
j unctiOn and corrupt proceedings with
out the right Of trial by jury as con-
trary to the spirit Of the constitution.
"EleVenth-We demand the pay
ment of just and equitable pensions to
all Union soldiers of the late war, and
recommend the enactment of law,
void of ambiguity, granting liberal
pensions to Union soldiers, based upon
service and disability.
"TWelfth- We denounce the present
Congress and emphatIcslly our House
of Representatives for their reckless
and extrsvsgsnt appropriations Of
public funds, especially their closing
act of salary grab as clerk hire Of 500
per month, or an aggregate OF &2l5, 900,
for and during their vacation" l."