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The record-union., 1898-08-07
CALIFORNIA; OLD PAPERS.
A PEEP AT THE ANCIENT FILES
IN THE STATE LIBRARY.
Some Glimpses of Social Life When
Booth Was Playing at the Old
Sacramento Theater.

As time passes the old newspapers of
the United States are sure to become
very valuable. This statement applies
peculiarly to the first newspapers ever
published in the West, in which con-
nection it is interesting to know that
some of the rarest are TO be seen in the
State Library here in Sacramento.
The curiosity hunter cannot fail to
see much to interest him as he turns
the leaves of the old files and is car
ried back to the time when a newspa-
per published at Yerba Buena. which
afterward became San Francisco. con-
stantly spoke of news from the Unit
ed States as we speak of news from
Germany.
One cannot spend few hours more
pleasantly than reading some of the in
teresting things that appear in the
fi.es of these old naews papers. The Cal
ifornia Star" for example, was printed
at Yerba Buena, the first issue bearing
date January 8. 1S4T. On the first page
is the statement that the little four
page, four-column sheet would appear
weekly. II is boldly announced that the
terms are S6 year, invariably in ad-
vance" and that the paper will be de-
voted to the liberties and interests of
the people of California" The publish
er was Samuel Brannan and the editor
was r. p. Jones. One of the first things
that the paper tried to do for the pub
lie was TO induce the citizens TO take
up subscription and have school
established. On January 23d the ed
itor pleads with the more influential
citizens to do all they can to make the
enterprise a success. About the same
time there is an interesting article on
the possibilities of the telegraph a new
thing then, which one Morse had re-
Gently invented. The possibilities OF
this invention are discussed, much as
we now speak of the future of mechan-
les or liquid air
On the first page Of this paper. in the
largest type in the office, appears the
following heading:
LETTER FROM THE ARMY
The record-union., 1898-08-07

Try McMorry's Blend Coffee. 35c.
The record-union., 1898-08-07

Cream-tinted and ivory-white woods
are extremely popular, and the fabrics
are made up into gowns appropriate for
both day and evening wear. The trans
parent white organdies, batistes and
mulls. almost hidden by their elaborate
trimmings Of lace, are exceedingly
beautiful, and equally expensive.
The record-union., 1898-08-07

I'm the great theological discussions
which are certain to engage the atten-
ton of the Protestant churches during
the next year there is one thing which
ought to be remembered. says the
Christian Register (Unit) Of Boston.
Men divide their differences, they
The record-union., 1898-08-07

these goods have appeared in uncom-
monty attractive patterns, and the
corded and slightly tufted zephyrs are
first choice.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
CHARTER AND COUNTY FRANCISCO.

money which may subsequently come into the proper fund from delinquent taxes or other uncollected income or revenue for such year. Such demands shall be paid out of such de- -quent revenue, when collected, in the order of their registration.
 Sec. 7 When there shall be to the credit of any sinking fund in the treas ury sum not less than twenty thou sand dollars which may be applied to the redemption of any outstanding bonds to which such fund .s applicable, which are not leueemable before their maturity, 1t shall be the duty of the Mayor, Auditor and Treasurer to ad vertise for thirty days, inviting pro- posals for the surrender and redemp- tion of the bonds.
 After such advertisement the money in such Sinking Fund, or such portion thereof as may be required therefor, shall be awarded to the person or per sons offering to surrender said bonds for the lowest price. Upon such award, when duly audited, the Treasurer shall. upon the surrender of the bonds, pay the amount to the person or persons to whom the same was awardedi No bid for the surrender of any of the bonds shall be accepted, which shall require a greater sum of money for their redemp- tion than the then worth of the princi- pal and interest of the bonds, calculat- ed with interest, not exceeding four per centum per annum.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
CHAPTER ".
The Assessor.

SECTION l. There shall be an As sessor of the City and County, who shall be an elector of the City and County at the time of his election ana who must have been such for at least five years next preceding such time. lie shall be elected by the people and hold office for four years. He shall receive an annual salary of four thousand dol lars, which shall be in full compensa- tion for all his services. He may ap- point a chief deputy who shall receive an annual salary of twenty-four hum dred dollars; one cashier who shall re- ceive an annual salary of eighteen hundred dollars; six assistant deputies who shall each receive an annual sal ary of eighteen hundred dollars; twen- ty-one clerks who shall each receive an annual salary of twelve hundred dollars; and during four months of the year not more than one hundred clerks who shall each be paid at the rate or not more than one hundred dollars month during the time of their employ ment.
 Sec. g. The Assessor shall assess all taxable property within the City and County at the time and in the manner prescribed by the general laws Of the State.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
CHAPTEk W.
Payment of Claims.

SECTION 1. The salaries and com- pensation of all officers, including po- licemen and employees of all classes, and all teachers in the public schools, and others employed at fixed wages, shall be payable monthly. Any demand upon the treasury accruing under this Charter shall not be paid, but shall be forever barred by limitation of time, unless the same be presented for pay ment. properly audited, within one month after such demand became due and payable; or, if 1t be demand which must be passed and approved by the Supervisors or Board of Education, or by any other Board, then within one month after the first regular meeting of the proper board held next after the demand accrued; or, unless the Super the demand accrued as aforesaid, on a careful examination of the facts. re- solve that the same is in all respects just and legal, and the presentation Of It, as above required, was not in the power either of the original party interested or his agent, or the present holder; in which case they may by or dinance revive such claim; but 1t shall be barred in the same manner unless presented for payment within twenty days thereafter. No valid demand aris- ing subsequent to the claim which may be revived as aforesaid shall be rem dered invalid by reason of such revival exhausting the fund out of which sub sequent claims might otherwise be paid. Such revived claim shall take rank as of the day of it's revival.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03

kinds of material or supplies than has been actually received, shall be deemed guilty of miSfeaSance and shall be re- moved from office.
 Sec. 5. All contracts provided for in executed in the name of the City and County by the Mayor. All such con- tracts must be countersigned by the Clerk of the Supervisors, and register ed by number and date in book kep; by him for that purpose. When con- tractor fails to enter into the contract awarded to him or to perform the same, new bids must be invited, and con- tract awarded as provided herein in the first instance When the Supervis- ors believe that the prices bid are too high, or that bidders have combined to prevent competition, or that the public interest will be subserved thereby, they may reject any and all bids and cause the notice for proposals to be readver- tised.
 Sec. 6. No contract for lighting streets, public buildings, places or of fees, shall be made for longer period than one year, nor shall any contract to pay for gas, electric light or any il- luminating material at a higher rate than the minimum price charged to any other consumer. be valid. Demands for lighting public buildings shall be presented monthly to the board or de- partment using or having charge thereof, and shall specify the amount of gas, electric light or Illuminating material consumed in such building during the month.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03

official returns or reports Tn the man ner and at the time required by law, ordinance, or the regulations of the Su- pervisors; nor in favor of any officer who has neglected or re1useo to comply with any of the provisions or law regulating his duties, nor m ravor of any officer or employee for the time he shall have absented himself without legal cause from the duties of his off1ce during office hours. The Auditor must always examine on oath any person re- ceiving a salary from the City and County touching such absence.
 The Auditor may require any person presenting for settlement an account or claim for any cause against the Clty and County to be sworn before nm touching such account or claim, ana when so sworn, to answer orally as to any facts relative to the justice of such account or claim. Moneys placed in the Special Deposit Fund shall not De subject to the provisions of this sec- tion.
 Sec T. Every demand upon the Treasurer, except the salary of the Au- ditor, must, before it can be paid, be presented to the Auditor, who shall sat isfy himself whether the money is le- gally due, and it's payment authorized by law, and against what appropriation payable and out of what fund it is pay
 
 upon it the word Allowed" with the name of the fund out of which it is payable, and the date of such allow ance, and sign his name thereto. No demand shall be approved, allowed. au- dited or paid unless it specify each spe- cial item, date and amount composing it, and refer by chapter and section to the provisions of this Charter authoriz- ing the same.
 Sec. 8. The Auditor shall keep reg ister of warrants, showing the funds upon which they are drawn, the num- Der, in whose favor, for what service, the appropriation applicable to the pay ment thereof, when the liability ac- crued, and receipt from the person to whom the warrant is delivered. He shall not allow any demand out of its order, nor give priority to one demand over another drawn upon the same spe- cific fund, except for the purpose of de- termining it's legality.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03

mand presented, also when presented. the date, amount, name of original holder. and on what account allowed and against what appropriation drawn and out of what speclhc fund payaple. All demands shall be paid in the order of their registration. Each demand upon being so registered shall be re turned to the party presenting 1t, with the endorsement of the word Register ed," and dated and signed by the Treasurer; but the registration or any demand shall not operate to recognize or make valid such demand II incurred contrary to any of the provisions of this Charter.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
ARTICLE ". EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. CHAPTER I.
The Mayor.

SECTION l. The chief executive off, cer of the City and County shall be des-
 ignated the Mayor. He shall be an elector of the City and County at the time of his election, and must have been such for at least five years next preceding such time. He shall be elected by the people and hold office for two years. He shall receive an annual salary of six thousand dolla4 s. He may appoint Secretary who shall receive an annual salary of twenty four hundred dollars: an usher who shall receive an annual salary of nine hundred dollars: and a stenographer and typewriter who shall receive an annual salary of nine hundred dollars.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
CHAPTER VI.
The Coroner.

SECTION 1. There shall be a Coro- ner of the City and County, who shall be an elector of the City and County at the time of his election, and who must have been such for at least five years next preceding such election. He shall be elected by the people and hold office for two years. He shall receive an an- nual salary of four thousand dollars He shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by law or ordinance. He shall have the control and manage ment of the Morgue of the City and County under such ordinances as the Supervisors may adopt.
 Sec. 2. He may appoint an autopsy physician who shall receive an annual salary of twenty-four hundred dollars; chi f deputy, who shall receive an an nual alaryo twenty-four hundred dol lars; three assistant deputies who shall each receive an annual salary of fifteen hundred dollars; a stenographer and typewriter who shall receive an annual salary of eighteen hundred dollars; and a messenger who shall receive an an- nual salary of nine hundred dollars.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
CHAPTER VII.
The Recorder.

SECTION 1. There shall be a Re- corder of the City and County, who shall be an elector of the City and County at the time of his election and who must have been such for at least five years next preceding such election. He shall be elected by the people and hold office for two years. He shall receive an an- nual salary of thirty-six hundred dol lars. He may appoint Chief Deputy, who shall receive an annual salary of eighteen hundred dollars; two assist ant deputies who shall each receive an annual salary of fifteen hundred dol- lars. He may also appoint as many copyists as he may deem necessary, who shall receive not more than eight cents for each one hundred words ac- tually written; but no copyist shall be paid a greater compensation at this rate than amounts in the aggregate to one hundred dollars month. s
 Sec. g. The Recorder shall take into
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

The New York Journal has a large
cartoon illustrating the word "Mc.
Hannaism" and beneath it saws:
"Champ CLARK, one of our able Wash.
ington statesmen, has invented the
new and useful word, "McHanDaism. u
This word, only n day old, lie des-
tined to live long. Horace Taylor here
represents the McHanna monster,
being the Decentralization of McHan-
naism. The monster Is one half bril-
berry and one-half timidity, with a
good sprinkling through his system Of
hypocrisy, shutting and p~retense. He
is q healthy monster just now, but
something may happen to him. And
beneath a large picture of Mr.. Clark,
himself, by Davenport, the Journal
says: "He ia the man who coined the
word 'McHannaism.' He it means
the principal which stands between
the wishes of the American people and
their duty to Cuba.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03
Small But Effective.


was the little Monitor that met the
Merrimac al Hampton Roads. So
too are DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
effective in conquering the enemy
disease. When you like Q pill it's
an important point to have them
smail-provided they have equal
strength and efficacy. You will find
what you want in these little liver
pills of DR.. Pierce. They're put up in
q better way, and they act in q better
way, than the huge, old fashined pills.
What you want when you're sail out
OF sorts"-grumpy, thick-headed and
takes gloomy view Of life, is these
"Pellets," to clear up the system and
start your liver into healthful action.
Sick headache, bilious headache, con-
stipation, Indigestion, bilious attacks,
and all arrangements of the liver,
and bowels, are prevented,
relieved and cured. Put MP in glass
walls, and always fresh and reliable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

The Memphis {Tenn.) Commercial
appeal says: The Cuban question
will not down, and every now and
then bobs up to remind the people OF
this country that "~nothing is ever
settled until it Is settled right. nChamp
Clark's speech in the House on yes
terday is evidence that something ia
soon going to be done. The Mckinley
administration will be forced, nilly
willy, into putting an end to the reign
of butchery and starvation that exists
in the island. Civilization cries ont
against Spain's policy of extermina-
ton. The thousands of unfortunate
women and children who have been
driven to their graves are a reproach
to this country. But vox PopuIi is
reaching Congress reaching the
White House. The people demand of
the government that it shall put an
end to these outrages.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03
Identity Found.

The mystery surrounding the ident-
ity Of the tramp who was killed in
the railroad tragedy at Wellsviile
June 20 last, vas solved Wednesday
by the arrival of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Dixon, OF Chicago, mother Of W. e.
Smith, the murdered man. He was %
years old and q printer. His father,
8. F. Smith. was, for many years prior
to his death, foreman of the compos-
ing room Of the St. Louis Republican.
A letter received May IS, 1897, was
the last she ever received from her
son. The body was taken up and
shipped to Chicago for burial Thurs
day. Mrs. Dixon knows nothing of
Foley and Moore, who are under in
for the murder OF her boy.
Foley escaped from the Warrenton
Jail some two weeks ago. Moore lie In
Jail there,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

Notice Of Sale Under Deed of Trust.
Whereas, John W. Beagies and Ida J. Beagles,
his wife, on the l2th day Of September, 1893, by
their certain deed Of trust, recorded in book 10,
page 1876, in the Recorders ONCE of Audrain
County, Missouri, conveyed to the undersigned
trustee the following lands, to-witi The north
half Of section IL Of township 52 Of range 8 west
of the 5th principal meridian, containing $40
acres, more or less, which said deed was given to
secure the payment Of two promissory notes
therein described and the interest thereon; and,
whereas, both of said notes are now past due and
unpaid; and, whereas, in the failure to pay said
notes when due power is conferred upon the I'M
dersigned trustee therein to sell said property at
public vendue; now, therefore, In order to COM
ply with the terms Of said deed Of trust and to
pay said notes, l win, at the east front door of
the Court House, in the City OF Mexico, Audrain
County, Missouri, expose said lands for sale on
the 25th day Of February, 1893, between the
hours of 10 a. m. and s p. m. of said day, to the
highest bidder, for cash In hand.
F. ]. DAVIS,
This February ], 1893. Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

PROFESSOR CHAMPION, of Columbia
University, has discovered that II
is possible to ingraft part of one
insects body upon part of another
insect. This is a great scheme. Why
not combine insects so as to eliminate
the south end of wasps and the north
end of mosquitoes?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

The Wsshington Post says: Repre-
sentatives Champ Clark and Williams,
aided by . group Of Democrats,
pounced on Mi. Dalzell Thursday,
when he propounded q troublesome
query as to who was the president OF
the Cuban republic, and they pun
meied him with questions in return
which 1t would have required an
astute historian to answer. The agile
Dalzell beat . hasty retreat, In the face
Of such odds against him, but he loves
. 'scrap" and viii be a. ready to make
trouble for the Democrats as ever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

A YOUNG Baltimore inventor wants
to discover the North pole by diving
under the ice in a submarine boat.
The scheme doesn't appear very at
tractive, but If the experiment must
be made why not utilize the battle
ship Texas for that trip?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

THE LEDGER is again in receipt of
anonymous communications in refer
ence to the late primary election. 1t
Is useless to try to get anonymous COM
m%unications, which reflect upon any
one,in this paper. It's a way we "don't
have" to publish anonymous assaults
in the LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03
For severe lingering eoag1l

For severe lingering 60
lungs, bleeding from lam
asthma and c~onsumptions
stages, DIR. Pierce's Coz.
Discovery Is q sovarsisn
not only cures tina oonsz
builds up the strength
those reduced below .
ard by "wasting diseases.
make fat folks more corp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

gresham Champ CLARK and congratu-
lating him on his Cuban speech de-
livered in the House Thursday. I read
the full text in the Times, and the
Congressman's views were given in no
unmistakable terms. He did not mince
his words a little bit, and while I am q
Republican, l am tired of this Cuban
butchery. The President has taken
the wrong stand, if he has taken any,
on this question, and I think it time
for right. thinking Republicans to pull
from the boss whip"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

The New York World says: They
had a real old-fashioned hot time in
the House Of Representatives yester-
day over the Cuban belligerncy reso-
luton, with Champ CLARK on one side
and Robert Hit on the other for lead
ers. More Language" was used and
more eloquence got OF than in any
other debate in years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

Champ Clark, of Missouri, fred what
may really be considered the first
gun of this session on behalf of free
Cuba, in a set speech yesterday. His
remarks bore evidence of careful
preparation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

THE Columbia (Mo.) Herald takes
the position That a newspaper should
not be for a home man for Office un-
less the home man is worthy and says:
"No newspaper has a right to thus
impose upon its readers. Because a
candidate has his home in the same
town or county is no excuse for the
newspaper to remain silent as to his
demerits."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

The Washington Nesos Letter says:
On Thursday Hon. Champ Clark,
member of Congress from Missouri,
made q speech upon the subject of
Cuba. As usual, MI. Ciark's speech
was exhaustive in detail, logical in
conclusions and incldently here and
there pointed with the sharpest wit
and pathos. Champ CLARK is an ora
tor, thinker, statesman and has but
few equals, either living or dead, who
have had seats In either hail of Con-
gress.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

The Post Dispatch says: Champ
Clark made . strong appeal to the
Republicans Of the House to stand on
their platform and do justice to Cuba,
but, with the administrations patron
age in view, the statesmen Of the
House are deaf to every sort of appeal
that does not come from the White
House. Never was the cohesive power
of the public plumber so cohesive an it
Is to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3.

THE County Democratic Central
Committee meets at the Court House
in Mexico next Saturday at 1880 p. m.
to arrange for the next county pri-
mary. There should be a full attend
ance of the Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

The Washington Times says: The
debate was begun on the question by
Hon. Champ Clark, Of Missouri. Mr..
Clark's speech, which is reported in
full elsewhere In the Times, vas the
most vigorous arraignment of the Re-
publican party that has been heard in
the House during the present session,
and it was frequently interrupted by
loud and prolonged applause. He
spoke for half an hour favoring belig-
erency with all his eioquence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03

Joseph Morgan, aged " years, died
this home, three miles south Of Santa
Fe, on Saturday Of malarial fever.
Funeral services were conducted ct
Santa Fe to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-03
st. Louis Lave Stock Msrket.

81. LOUIS, Feb. ALI good steers
were in demand yesterday and beef
steers were 10 to is cents higher than
the low time last week. Steers sold
from S4.40 to $4.s6, stockers and feed
ers % to s4.1o, cows and heifers g. 5
to e4.25.
Hoas-The bulk of good hogs sold
at $s.72k to $3.50 to-day, against
% .75as3.s SO for the bulk Monday. The
fair mixed % 10 $3.50, and all the good
mixed at $50 to 1915, pigs and light
lights, s2.75 to ss.7o, Hight hogs, $500
to s3.s2K, medium weights, B.s5 to
e3.s7k. heavy culls ut s3.25 to $3.50
and heavy hogs sold at $50 to ss.s7k.