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EARLY CLOSING. What Was Said and Done at Yester terday's Mass Meeting. Men Who Sympathize With tho Over worked Clerks—An Organiza tion Formed. The court-room of Department One of j the Superior Court was well filled yester day, on the occasion of the mass meeting called in the interest of the early-closing movement. G. W. McKay, President of the Council of Federated Trades, called the meeting i to order and presided throughout. He said the matter at issue was one in which all the retail clerks were specially inter ested. The Federated Trades would act With and aid them as far as possible. But tho only way for tho clerks to pro ceed, in order to w-in, was to organize. It Was necessary that all classes of wage earners should organize and work to gether for their own good. J. Hantsman next addressed the meet ting, at the request of the Chairman. He also advised the clerks to effect an organ ization of their own, and elect delegates therefrom to co-operate with tho Feder- | ated Trades. Ail remembered tlie troiililcs that had from time to time arisen between labor and capital, and of the long and tedious battles that had been fought between these two great elements. But labor was going to win in every respect. The only way for the clerks to do was to form an organization and join tho Federated Trades, and then the tatter could help them. It should be a com paratively easy matter for them to carry their point, if they but go about it in the right way. Those present should come forward and sign the roll of membership for an organization, and then get others to come into it. K. G. Earl reported that he had visited a large number of grocery stores which deal in tinware and like goods and repre sented to the proprietors thereof the in justice that was being done other and regular dealers in those lines who close their business places at an early hour in order to give their employes needed rest and recreation. He had asked them to Bign an agreement to close at (> o'clock in the evening, with the understanding that all should do so. Many of those upon wiium be had called signed tho agree ment, with that understanding. Ho mentioned the names of several firms that had so agreed. The only thing to be done, Mr. Karl said, was for the visitinjj committee to go ahead and endeavor to persuade all the business houses to make aimilar concessions. Mr. McKay again reminded the clerks —who were more directly interested in the matter than others—that t hey could not expect the Federated Trades to close the stores for ihem, but they were willing to do whatever was rightV to help the clerks along in their laudalne undcrtak- Utrr. JL Kober Fisher was called on for remarks, and he addressed the meeting at some length on the benefits to be devised by employes from organization and mutual action. Onr daily uvea, he said, are made of sacrifices. Those who had to purchase home supplies often found it convenient to do their trailing in the evening, but it waa at the expense of tho comfort of others. Therefore no reasonable person wonld object to making such a slight sac rifice as waa aßked by the clerks ofthe stores, who stand as much in need of the i i roper amount of rest aa any other class. Ie said tbe members of trades and other labor organizations were consistent in their advocacy of reasonable hours of employment, and stood ready to lend a helping band to the clerks, it the latter would organize in their own behalf Chairman McKay again spoke briefly, suggeSting-*tha< the clerks present effect at least a temporary organization, lie referred to the difficulty that arose nearly B Year ago between some of the Sail Francisco foundry proprietors and the molders in their employ, and asked Where would the latter be to-day had it n*it been for the labor organizations of the country, which had stood by them from the first. But for tiiis help, he said, the m< I '"'.'■■• would, have starved to th, and ere this been buried at the ex pense of the public, lint Ihey were still in the tight, for they had substantial aid from ali the labor organizations of the country. School Director C. M. Harrison being present, he was palled upon, and ad dressed some very Spirited remarks to tho audience, lie said he had always been an advocate of organized labor. If the clerks would follow the advice that had been given them, he was sure tlie mer chants would grant their request Speak ing for himself, he was free to say that' the money be earned belonged to him self, and that he had the right to spend it just where he pleased. Bill not a dollar of it should ever knowingly be passed over the counter of any storekeeper who had not the proper feeling for his em ployes,and do other man who had to work for nis living should patronize such a man. That might be called "boycotting." or anything else, it mattered not—iio would deal only with those employers who treated their employes properly. G. H. Jost spoke of tho reforms that had been brought about In the interest of labor through organization. Forty years ago his father worked twelve hours a day, but now lie (the speaker) bad only to work nine hours. He knew* of no reason v. by the. clerks should work so many hours longer than other people. Ten hours should be sufficient for people to do all their trading. Headvised the clerks to organize for their own protection. In conclusion, he moved that a roll be opened for membership, and advised the Clerics present to sign it and perfect a pre liminary organization. E. U. Elkus, proprietor of the Farmers' anil Mechanics' Store, also made a speech, li* said that before the present move ment had been started he had caused the proprietors of several stores engaged * in the same line of business as his to be | interviewed OS the subject of closing at 0 J O'clock, and several appeared to be will- j ing to do so. The linn of which he was a member felt an interest in the welfare and comfort of their clerks, as well as those of other houses, and were ready to Join in the proposed movement. Jb* tii.night, however, that it would be barter for the clerks in the drygoods stores ahd those employed in other establishments to work independently in the matter, be cause if one class of business men should not accede to the request, and others should, the movement would Le at least partially successful. Alter some further discussion the clerks present effected an organization and elected the follow ing officers: President, J. C. Moore; Vice-President, S. H. Thompson; Financial Secretary, C. A. Williams- Recording Secretary, F. H. Jost; Treasurer, E. G. Earl. PREACtED FROM' TIIE PCLPIT. The early-dosing movement was made the subject of a sermon by Rev. J. B. Sil cox. The church was crowded, and the largo congregation listened with deep in t, rest to li'.e reverend gentleman's elo quent and earnest appeal for justice and humanity on behalf of the overworked clerks in establishments that keep Open until late hours at night. He urged his lady hearers to interest themselves in the matter, and to set an example for others to follow, by doing no shopping after ti o'clock in the evening. AT THE CATHEDRAL. Pontifical High Mass Celehrated by Ulshop Manogne. There was a large congregation at tire Cathedral yesterday, including many non-members, to welcome back Right Rev. Bishop Manoguc and Rev. Father Grace from their European trip. The occasion was rendered doubly in teresting by being not only the Feast of tho Holy Name of Jesus, but also the tenth anniversary of the Bishop's conse cration to his present high office in the church. Pontifical high mass was celebrated in honor ofthe feast, and the Bishop preached a sermon, in which he briefly referred to his past work, and also to some of the more interesting incidents connected with his visit to Rome? He spoke of his au dience with the head of the church, and how the latter had bestowed his especial blessing upon the good people of the Sac ramento diocese who had aided the Bishop in tho erection of such a noble place in which to worship the Lord. The ceremony of the" Pontifical high mass was made more than usually inter esting by the singing of the special choir. Weber's mass in*G, consisting ofthe "Kyrie Elieson," "uteris," "Sanctns" and "Agnus Dei," was gendered by Mrs. Coppersmith (soprano), Mrs. Frank Snook and Miss Madge Hassolt (contral tos), Mr. .1. ti. Gonshiea (bass), and Mr. J. |H. Desmond (tenor.) The "Credo" was ! from La Hassc's grand mass. Verdi's "Je-u Mi" was sung by Mra. Copper smith and Messrs. Genshlea and Des mond. Miss Annie 'Sheehan presided at the organ. Rev. Father Grace and the other clergy men ofthe parish assisted in the celebra tion ofthe mass. C-EBHARD'S MARES. Sr. Abj- on His Wny Home "With Some | Fine Rlooded Stock. Dr. C. W. Aby, Superintendent of Fred. Gr&bhard'a Guenoc Farm, in Lake County, | will pass through this city in a couple of j days, en route to Calistoga with a string | of blooded marcs for the farm, which he I purchased in the East recently. The purchases consist of imported brown mare foaled ISSO. by Plebeian, dam | Feodorowna by Play-fair, out of Klarnet j by De Clare; Diana, chestnut, foaled ltr"77, by imported Gleiiolg, dam Annie Bush by Lexington, out 01 Banner by imported Albion, in foal to imported Kingston; Lotta C, bay, foaled 1878, by Glonelg, dam .Minx by Lexington, out of Mildred by GI;-ni-oc; Half .Sister, brown, foaled 1886, by Hindoo, dam Katie (dam of Jim Gore) by imported Phaeton, bnt of a War Dance mare, in foal to Tom Martin; im- | ported .Sardonyx, brown, foaled 1883, by I Sirßevys (the Derby winner of 1879), j • lam Onyx by Oxford; Racemede, chest- i nnt, foaled 1887, by Hindoo, dam Calomel (dam of Raceland) by imported Canwell, in foal to imported Pirate of Penzance; i imported Elinina, brown, foaled 188 ft, by ! Old Calabar, dam Dynamite by Lord ! Lyon, out of Potomac oy Newminxter, in ! fool to Pirate of Penzance, and Moon- I light, bay, foaled 18S8, by Princeton, dam i Simoon by War Dance, in foal to The I Bard. Tho filly Amulet, by Rayon dOr, out of imported Presto, purchased for J2,000 at the Scott sale by A. F. Walcott, is also the property of Mr. Gebhard, Mr. Walcott bidding In his interest. SOMETHING NEW. A Pastor Surprise-*! and Delights the Members of Ills Congr«g~-n£l<m. The congregation of the WestJninster Presbyterian Church were treated to a surprise at yesterday morning's service, and a most pleasing one it was. It seems that the new pastor of the church, Rev. R. M. Stephenson, is not only an able and entertaining pulpit orator.but also possesses the rare qualilica tion of being an excellent vocalist. Just before the regular services were begun he surprised his hearers by singing "Ninety-aud-Nine" in a manner that was a rcvclaiion to thorn. The reverend gen- Uaman's effort was so marked by expres sion and pathos that the hymn seemed never to have possessed so much beauty of sentiment, and the congregation with difficulty restrained their impulse to ap plaud. Alter delivering an eloquent sermon on "Jesus Christ aa a Philanthropist,"the pastor closed the sefvice by singing, "Prodigal, Come Home." Altogether, it was a most pleasing inno vation on the usual routine of Sunday services, and one that was greatly ap preciated. •*> CONTROLLER COLGAN THREATENED. Why lie Did Not Interfere iv tho Cap itol Pari-: How. "There is liable to be some fun when the case of Jack Harris and 'Limber' Green, who brutally assaulted Joseph Coii'ey in the Gajpttal grounds, Saturday, comes up for hearing in court," said a gentleman to a Recoiid-Uxio** reporter yesterday. "The newspapers," he said, "did not cell the story as bad as it was. I happen lo know* some of the particulars. Hams was disappointed at not getting the posi tion he was after, and was envious of Coffey. He persuaded Green to help him, and together they laid in wait for Coffey. Whod the latter put in an ap pearance they pounced upon him. Con troller Colgan witnessed the af fair and will testify against Har ris and Green. He tried to pull Harris away from Coffey, but Green stepped up to him and told him if ho in terfered he'd get soniCj too, and Mr. Col gan concluded 'not to interfere.' " THE WEATHER. Signal Service Officer Hnrwlck Says tho Barometer Is Still I-Iljrli. The Signal Service temperature at 5 A. m. and 5 P. Jf. yesterday was 3d 0 and 55°, while the highest and lowest tempera ture was 56° and o2°, with gentle southerly winds and cloudless sky. The barometer readings at 5 a. m. and 5 p. m. were 30.33 and 30.33 inches. The highest and lowest temperature one year ago yesterday was ~A) U and 40- >, with .00 of an inch of rain, and one year ago to-day 46° and 34° with .18 of an inch of moisture. The barometer is high all over Central California, with clear skies, cool morn ings and warm afternoons. AMUSEMENTS. The Eunice Goodrich company opened the Clunie Opera House last evening for 8 season of a week, to a good house. Tho play was '•The Actor's Daughter." Miss Goodrich bud a part in the comedy well adapted to her, and which she interpreted ' orrectly and with feeling. Mr. McOann had a low-comedy role, which lie tilled so will as to confirm the opinion that he is an actor of great versatility. Mr. Jackson, the comedian, was cast for a part rather somber and with small opportunity in it for him. Mr. Ott, between the acts, played solos on several instruments. The audience was pleased with the en tertainment. To-night, '"The Little Countess," with the entiro company in the cast. The Metropolitan Theater will be opened this evening for a short season by Wallenrod it Stoekwell's full Alcazar Theater company from San Francisco. Tlie play will be Pkiero's comedy, "The Magistrate," in which John T. Ray mond made such a hit. Stockwell, the well-known low comedian, will be The Judge. He will have the especial supj»ort of two new leading men lately from the East and represented as thoroughly com petent, Wilson and ]seaeli,and the juven ile man Trader. Miss Ethel Brandon is also in the cast. Of the piece as presented by this company, the Saa Francisco Chronicle recently said: '"The Magis trate' is one of Pinero's best works, in its construction, and dialogue and situations. Alter seeing the Alcazar company in heavy English melo-drama, it shows their versatility when they can play a comedy so well. The low* comedy of Mr. Stockwell did not broaden too much the part, which requires, as it last night re ceived, the greatest discretion in hand ling. 'The-Magistrate' is one ofthe clever est pieces the English stage has given us, and it is continuously amusing." «. 1 The Apache and Modoc. Tlie Rio Vista Xcus says the improve ments to be made on the Apache and Mo doe will be much more extensive than was at first supposed. The Apache is now on the Oakland dry dock, and work has been commenced. She will be made twenty five feet longer and the tub forepart is to be transformed into a regular genuine steamer bow. The boiler capacity will be increased, and in all probability the cabins will be provided with electric lights. SACRAMEOTO DAILY RECOBP-UKlOy, MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1891.—SIX PAGES. ROACH'S SUGGESTIONS. They Got Him Into Trouble at Twelfth and P Streets. He Then Goes A-Gunnlng and Makes Things Very Lively for a Short While. Tlie corner of Twelfth and P streets was the scene of a lively scrimmage last even- There is a grocery store on that corner with a saloon attachment. In tlie saloon are several private card-rooms, and in one of these card-rooms a quiet game of whist was in progress with tour players. Bart Roach, accompanied by a "jag" dropped in on the scene and both sat down to watch the game. The ''jag" prompted Bart to offer some suggestions to the players. Bart started in by insinuating that the Iter was butter-lingered and was an itcur in tho business. The dealer was d-natured, though, and retaliated dly by hinting that he was hard-listed, too. Bart next complimented the man who sat at tho opposite side of the tabie by telling him that he didn't know a trump from a wheel-barrow. The complimented individual went into testacies—to such an extent that HIS CLENCH Xl) FIST Came into contact with Bait's face with a sadden jar und Bart sat himself upon the floor in his surprise. Mr. Dalton, one of the proprietors of the place, thought —strangely mantyti—that a row was im minent, t;o he seized Bart by tlie coat collar and unceremoniously ''bounced" him. Bait believed that he had been insulted. He went home, and securing a revolver, started back lor the grocery. The saloon door was locked, ana when ho presented himself at the grocery entrance lie was denied admittance, ltoach declared his intention of interviewing the man that smote him on the cheek, and tried to force his way into the store. He met with a vigorous opposition, and as a re sult was landed out on the sidewalk, ■•--•uin. Then ho whipped out his revolve)-. Con Kelleher grappled with Roach, wiio was now in a very belligerent state, and tried to wrest his weapon from his grasp, but Roach held on like trim death to a dead coon. A MERRY PACK. Several others piled on, too, and the struggle became very exciting. A sporiing man who stood by offered to be* 10 to $.*) that the weapon would be taken away from Roach, and somebody took him up. While tho money was be ing put up Roach, Kellcher, and tho others rolled off' the sidewalk into tho gutter, and during the splashing about iv the mud, the pistol was discharged. A temporary truce was called while all hands searched their persons for bullet holes. Nobody was hurt, however. Roach heid the fort—or rather the pistol —and the struggle in the slush was renewed. Just then the clatter of horses' hoofs was heard, and the next instant the ani mal stepped nearly on top of the combat ants. Chief of Police Drew hopped out of the boggy, and, seeing the revolver, snatched it from Beach's hand. The sporting man protested. He said his bet "didn't go," because an outsider had interfered. The Chief declared all bets oil", and su penaed the sporting man to appear in the Police Court as a witness. Tlie Chief then helped Roach into his l)Uggy and drove down to the police sta tion with him, where charges of carrying a concealed weapon and disturbing the pleaco were entered against him. ; *. INDORSING WARRANTS. State Treasurer McDonald Adopts Some Strict Rules. By request of State Treasurer McDon ald, Attorney-General Hart recently gave an opinion as to how warrants upon the State Treasurer should be indorsed. He held, first, if the warrant is presented by the person to whom drawn, it should be indorsed by him; second, if presented by some other pers-jn not having power of attorney from tho party to whom the warrant is drawn, then'it should be in dorsed by the party to whom drawn, and the money receipted for on the back of the warrant by the person presenting the same; and third, if the warrant is pre sented by a person having a power of at torney, if sufficient in form and executed, then the warrant should be indorsed: "John Smith" (party to vihom drawn), "by John Doe, his attorney bi fact." Mr. McDonald baa now leaped a circular "to those whom it may concern," notify ing them that in future the rules set down by the Attorney-General will be strictly eu forced. ♦— City Finances. City Auditor McKce makes tho follow ing report of the receipts and disburse ments of tho city for the week ending Saturday, January 17th: It. H. Singleton, cemetery dues $2G 00 Matt Coil'ey, water rates 2,035 75 It. O. Cravens, Police Court tines... 87 50 Geo. A. Putnam, city licenses „ 2,208 00 Geo. A. Putnam, dog licenses.. 7 20 K. H. McKee, sale ol* coupons, etc.. 27,419 74 Total receipts $32,384 19 Total disbursements- $3,202 79 Amount in City Treasury 9115,990 23 API'OKTIONED AS FOLLOWS: Sinking and Interest Fund §28,400 52 Genual Fund 7,304 95 Water Works Fund _ 1,480 87 Fire Department Fund 8,811 19 School Fund 14,390 88 Cemetery Fund 1,192 10 Street Hepair Fund. 6,270 03 Police Fund „ 24,770 67 Pond Redemption Fund „. 20,179 50 Library Fund 1,257 00 ■•'xtiumation Fund. 1,595 00 Sewer Fund. „ 26 85 Dog Fund 07 03 Special Street Improvement Fund.. 195 03 Total $115,990 28 «. Pleasant Entertainment. The Sacramento Hebrew Association gave a musical entertainment last even ing of a very pleasing character. Miss R. Levy gave two whistling songs, "Open the Lattice," and a selection from II Trovatore. C. A. Neale gave a llute and a picalo solo, "Caprice Militare" and "Idyllen." Mrs. A. Bonnheim sang "Liebes," by Winckler, and "Thy Blue Eyes," by Bohen. G. Snannon sang Tar tis, "The Sigh." The Misses Price gave as a piano duet, "The Dance ofthe Demon," Holtz. Mrs. A. Elkus played for a piano solo a selection from "Tannhauser," and the entertainment concluded with a song by J. Desmond, "Farewell Marguerite." «. Eastbound Through Freight. The following freight was forwarded by the Southern Pacific Company from Sac ramento to Eastern points in December last: Borax, 352,630 pounds; brandy, 59, --550; canned goods, 177,400; fruit, dried, SSifißO; fruit, deciduous, 21,200; hides, 05, --300; hops, 62,460; leather, 22,100; miscel laneous, 09,550; ores, 72,630; raisins, 688,« 550; salmon, canned, 13,000; wine, 627,460; wool, grease, 19,580; wool, pulled, 55,150; total, 2,492,300. From other points: San Francisco, 11, --726,220 pounds; Oakland, 455,100; San Jose, 2,306.550; Stockton, 2,473,250; Marys ville, 140,030; Los Angeles, 3,406,200; Col ton, 526,970; Portland, 319,250. An Opening for the Chief. The alleged manager of the Washing ton, la., Private Detective Agency, has written to Chief of Police Drew, tender ing him a membership therein, as one of its agents. In consideration of his "put ting up" for the honor he will receive a blank application, to be filled out, and a copy of "The Private Detective" Journal for a whole year. This llattering offer comes at a time when Chief Drew feels half inclined to \ accept it, owing to the turn that affairs in his department have taken. NARROW ESCAPE. Ex-Secretary of State Hendricks' Ex perience "VVlth a Bold Robber. Ex-Secretary of State Hendricks came very near being held up by a vicious looking footpad on X street, near Fourth, last evening at about 7 o'clock. Mr. Hendricks was walking along quietly when the would-be robber ac costed him with "Good evening." Mr. Hendricks turned his bead, when tho robber remarked, "I believe you don't know me." , With remarkable presence of mind Mr. Hendricks said, '"No, sir, Ido not, nor do you know me." and with a seven-foot stride the ex-Secretary hurried away, and was soon in a place of safety. His presence of mind certainly saved him from the clutches of a villain who would be an ornament to a dungeon. .». BRIEF NOTES. The Postoffice Department finds that the business on the river will not warrant the appointment of route agents on the boats. L. L. Blake has purchased the interest of Mr. Given in the Trinity Journal, and is now sole proprietor of that reliable old paper. Itobert J. Miller, formerly of Kio Vista, has just been elected Mayor of Buckley, i Wash. Mr. Miller's many acquaintances will be pleased to learn of hie rise from Councilman to Mayor ol* Buckley. The llio Vista Neva thinks that Senator Campbell should have a bodyguard to protect him from tho ladies who have him marked for slaughter. The Senator is al ready provided in that respect —nature had been his friend. «. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. James Vance, of Yreka, is in (own. Will S. Green, of Colusa, is at the Capital Hotel. ! R. C. Perry, of Wheatland, la in the city on business. John T. ftarrlngton, of Colusa, is at the Golden Httglc. B.C. Abbott, a business man of Hartford, ('"iin., is Ui Owelty. J. U. Sfi*ad ■.:•,■:. A. It. Story, or Pixon, are at the Capita] Hotel. fteot-j-u V.. V,'.;i:-. editor of the Pakerstield '/*.-.»■.',':-. is i>: Ihe <:i;y. Arrivals at tha ' hpftal Hotel yesterday • R. Mott, GalilanO- .!. s. Noyes, <)i>;•.!•.•■<>; Cal.; Jamcsi Vance, Yreka: Jos. fl. Goldman :-;-.ii Francisco; CC. Wright, Modesto; Dennis c. (••>*r"i, Marysville; .). ,f. Morrison and son, Ixxuiiis: W. S. Green, Colusa; Geo \v r. Wear Palters]*.!'!*.'; .:. ii. Martin, Woodland; .!. c!' < timpbcll, Colusa; Alex. Drown and wife, Walnut. Grove; U. C. Berry, Wheatland; Joseph Clement, Omaha; F. i; stewim, Yreka -1.. P. V.'iliiuiiis, tMii.i a; .ia.-. N. lCrousc Red wood City, Cal.; A.J. Phillip--, W.G.Howard P. F. Gray. Alameda; Walter Hellers F.I. Tmacs Kni.-.'.l.ts ljuidlne; A. It. Story, Dixon; A. .!. Larson, *.o<i:; !;. M. Garvey, Pkiali- T M. .Vorlir. Berkeley; j. R. Knead: Dixou: i*' T. Heanlon, Oakland. Arrivals at the Golden Ka-rlc Hotel yester day: !>. brown. Fetalur.ia- G. A. Uinxhird Milwaukee; Aaron Smith, Los Angeles- 8 \ Kitchener, A. Rreotenbnckcr. Stockton; John T. Harrington, Colusa; K. Hlcklln, Pomona- T. H. Richards Boston; 11. a. Ross Grimes: 8. C. Abbott, Hartford, Conn.; Mrs? c. F r., --nieri/., St. Hi'!**im; K. ]>. Wells, Modesto; Leon ard RcliiiiKcn. New York; W. T. Gawabrant Oakland; W. 8. Newhali. Otto Moesch, .1 i/ Ia Vinson and wife, S. J. Strauss, M. H. Porn? stein, P. P. Aldcrson, s. p. Young, Hn C Fliott, San Francisco; Paul Nlnns, Kittle Niuns, Mrs. Everett, Van 8. Ashmeadand two sons, Oakland: I. Myers, Dayton G- Chauncey Putl'y, Xew Orleans. Installation at Gait. Gait Encampment, "No. 05, I. O. O. F. installed the following newly elected offi cers last Monday k evening to serve for the ensuing term: EdgarGlbbona, C. P • I' *S- M^Kinsrtry,H.P.;S.E. Wriston, S. AY.; Wm. Angrave, J. W.; A. A Clough, Scribe; J. H. Sawyer, Treasurer; W. H. Young, Inside Sentinel. The giaud Officers in attendance were from Stockton. ■*» More Winter Grapes. John McFarland presented tho Gait Gazette with a box of fresh luscious grapes picked from his vines, one day last week. Ripe and beautiful grapes on our vines in midwinter, will, remarks that paper, surely astonish our frozen up Eastern cousins, and they will scarcely believe it, bnt such is the feet. ♦- Sutter's Fort. The committee of the Native Sons hay ! ing in charge the matter of securing an ap propriation for the restoration and im provement of Sutter's Fort—the earliest landmark of American civilization in California—has agreed upon the sum to be asked of the State. It is £20,000, and a bill will be introduced to-day to that effect. -» __ Honored by the Corps. Miss Maye Kewen was the recipient of a costly pair of opera glasses and holder on Saturday, presented by the members of her drill corps, in appreciation of her untiring efforts in behalf of charity. Miss Adele Fran made the presentation ad dress, and Miss Kewen responded. -v Residence Burglarised. On Saturday afternoon, during the ab sence of the family, some thief raided the residence of Dr. W. A. Briggs and stole quite a variety of household articles the aggregate value of whicli was consid orabie. County Roads. Speaker Coombs, in his opening address to the Legislature, dwelt at length upon the road question. We can only hope that ho may be successful in having a taw enacted whereby it avili be possible for a county to substantially improve its high ways. Work of years has brought naught in Solano, and it is to be hoped that the day is near at hand when steps will bo taken which will insure substan tial work. The Legislature lias no more pressing business before it than the pas sage of laws for the improvement of roads aud rivers.— Rio Vislti Xews. «•- Mexican contractors are importing thousands of Chinese laborers to work on railroads in courso of construction in that land. -». . Oakland, February 7,1590. This may certify that we have used theC.C. I.inimentin our family, and have found it to be the best and most effective medicine for neuralgia and kindred diseases of any kind that w*e have tried. We cun unhesitatingly recommend it as a most ]-owcrful and useful remedy. E. R. Dili.c, Pastor ofthe First M. E. Church. * Stockton sarsaparilla and iron, the great beverage. J. McMorry, agent, 4th and M. * DIED. SILVE—In Yolo County, at Fetter's Ferry January 17 1M»1, Emma Silve, younsest daughtef-of John and Annie Sllve, a native o\£o0 \£ ol,\- ou, ntF. ased 1 month and 2S days. «*-!• rlcnds of the family are invited to attend the funeral from residence of parents IFRS22 I*ll t*? i-i morning, .January 1 '-ili? at 10:30 o'clock, thence to the Cathedral, Eleventh and X, where funeral services will be held. * KERWIN*—In this city, January 17th Mary A., wile of John Kerwin, a native of Ireland aged o7 years and 24 days. «w~FriondB and acquaintances are respect fully invited to attend the funeral, whicli will take place from her late residence corner rwenty-nfthand Mstreets,to-morrow (Tuesday), at 8 o'clock, thence to the Cathe dral, where high mass will be said for tho repose of her soul. ■ BIDDLE—In this city, January IKth, Florence f,;'^? ungeBt S llluBbterof George and Jennie L.ddle.a native or Delaware, aged 3 yean. 2 months and 20 days. ■>'*""-> WFuneral private. * FOLEY—In this city, January 18th, Andrew Voter, a native of Maine, aged 4G years and 24 days. *»- Funeral notice hereafter. * When Baby waa sick, we gave her Castoria, When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria, When ihe became Miss, she clang to Castoria, Wh«a she had Children, she gave them Castoria. YOU CAN RIDE IN BUTLER'S COUPE for 25c per mile or Sl per hour. Leave orders at WHITNEY'S CIGAR STORE 729 X street, afternoons and evenings. jal6-3t* (flhanaeb _)ail_x fov 3j?lcm&tock, guMn & ©0. MONDAyTaT 9:30 A. M., SPECIAL SALE OF CHEVIOT HOMESPUNS, Plain and Fancy Dress Goods and Remnants. A special purchase of fine All-wool SCOTCH CHEVIOT HOMESPUNS. This is an entirely new line and is consid ered the most stylish Dress Goods material for present wear, and can be had in CARDINAL, I,ON*DON SMOKE, GARNET, PEACH, DARK NAVY, B^UEISH GRAY, MYRTI.E, RICH PIUM, SEAI, BROWN. These Cheviot Cloths are 36 inches wide, at 33c a yard. One lot of ZEPHYR SUITINGS at 4 cents. Also, a mixed lot of 36-inch LADIES' CLOTHS, in checks, plaids and plain grays, at 14 cents a yard. An odd assortment of short lengths of ALL-WOOL AL BATROSS, etc., in evening shades, at 33 cents. A variety of DRESS GOODS REMNANTS, consisting of Piaiils. Stripes, Plain and Fancy Weaves, from two yards to eight yards, have been marked at figures much below their former price. DRESS GOODS TUESDAY, AT 9:30 A.M. A line of Men's White Laundried Shirts, with reinforced fronts and backs; sizes, 14 to 16. Price, 49 cents. These Shirts are made by first-class manufact urers, but are what is known as "sec onds," having slight imperfections in the making, which, however, do not inter fere with wear or appearance. Also, excellent line of Men's Fancy Silk "Four-in-Hand" Ties; stylish dark patterns and satin-lined. Made by J. S. Lowry & Co., New York, one of the best makers of Neckwear. Price, 16 cents. MEN'S FURNISHING GOODS DEPARTMENT. Weinstock, Lubin & Co. 400 to 412 X street, Sacramento. Jp||| SEWING MACHINES.PIANOS ■^^•Q^PSI^"fHE FAVORITE I ?2rj cash: SlO-i-sti-Ilment. Hjghi STEINWAY, ?T?W-1\ ££X}_ ***], sinn; light running. VKAsSt* "~^kt Vj6&£** TH£ domestic! 0 '000 l!s<"d in tllis cit >'- Bew-L 7*77. ffl %ffS*( * setting attachments. 0n Installments, -- Hr^-«S'■ THE NEW HOKbI*- 1*1 Banning, Popular and riom, *:5~5 np _W__T. yt*: „„Z „Z.Z. OJU-v 1 Reliable, ward, §10 per -^PyilSspV NEW STANDARD. month. *»~ THI3 IMPROVED AUTOMATIC. ! CWl^rt Car- ALL SOLI) ON INSTALLMENTS. Old Machines taken in trade Sec- p£tores SI ECIALi 1. Needles and Parts for all Machines. ,on Tnstallments A. J. POMMER, Xos. 829 and 831J street, corner of Ninth. now on sale;. A Fine Assortment ot Dntrlmmsi WW FFIT HiTC Garnet, Green, Blue^ Brown, Tan, ONLY 50 CENTS. CAIX AND SEE TnEM AT MRS. M. A. PEALER'S, 621-623 J Street. FELTED?., SON & CO., 10OS and 1010 Second St., Sacramento, JOBBERS AND DEALERS IN CHOICE WINES. LIQUORS AND CIGARS. Delivered to any address, city or country, In quantities to suit. Telephone S7. I*. O. Box 33. 411-413 X St., Sacramonto. f T —^ _^ 4. WAit Paieii of Ali. Kinds. Send V y rt_ 1 T_) TL a fob Pkice List. Jy K:r,xj3srE. & floberg, -\-\TATCHMAKERS AND .TF.WELKRS, 428 J STREET. RETWEKN FOURTH AND VV Fifth, dealers in WATCHES, .IEWELRY and DIAMONDS. UEPAIUIn'I in all its branches a specialty, under .Mr. Floberg. Agents for ROCKFORD WATCH COMPANT. 55. TxT-jPICHIKCOP^ST, leading jeweler of hacramento, agent for patek, philippe & CO.'S WATCHES—best in the world. Sign ot the Town Clock, No. 315 J Streot. Sacramento. ' SAOUMEXTO LUMBER mMf^^^^ Main Office—Second street, L nnd M. Yard—Front and R streets, Sacramento. Geo. Wissemann, I |— X A rMY^St Louis Beer. Aoest Foit«y J I— J\ /j L__J y+s^^yjOimjmemtmpfAWm*. .o^Fourth St, Sacramento. Ll IV I I K^^y^U^uJ^T GUTHRIE BROS., PRACTICAL PLUMBERS. STEAM AND Gas Fitters. Roothn; and Jobbing. Terms reasonable. 127 J street. A. LOTH HAM MER, YoziTISTH ST, TUNING AND REPAIRING IN ALL ITS branches. Pianos and Organs a specialty, but like attention given to all musical instru ments. A Chance for Investment. A FEW SHARES OF THE THIRTEENTH . series of tbe Incidental Building and Lor.n Association remain unsold. Apply to ED WIN K. ALKIF & CO., 1015 Fourth street, Sacramento, Cal. juli-7t !*&^ BUYS ACCORD DF OLD LUMBER WOOD. GET YOUR winter supply now at the C. O. D. YARD, 1-ourth and I streets. THE NEWS OF~THE WORLD IS CON tained in the WEEKLY UNION. TOE CAFE ROM BILLIARD AND POOL PARLORS, Tlie Most Pleasant Resort In North ern California. OYSTERS AND REFRESHENTS OF ALL KINDS *»-An excellent Commercial Lunch served daily. H. D. GAMBLE, Proprietor. Jais-tf FRIEND & TERRY Lumber Company. MAIN YARD AND OFFICE, 1310 SEC ond street. Branch Yard, corner Twelfth und J streets. (Battmfmn & %&xlsotx. CLOAK —ON NEXT— lint j and Tuesday WE WILL INAUGURATE A SPECIAL SALE Lafe' and Misses' Cloaks, -COMPRISING-'- Cloth, Sealette and Mat alesse Jackets. -~ALSO~ Ladies' Choice Wraps and Ulsters. On the above days we will offer a gen' eral reduction of 25 PerCent On all garments. Our Cloaks are the choicest in the city, and you will at once realize the benefit de rived from the sale. fl®*** THIS SALE WILL LAST TWO DAYS ONLY. GATIAI d WILSON, 601 J Street. A Grand Success! PRICES WILL TELLF The Public Always Willing to Avail of a Genuine Reduction in Prices. \mpj O'BRIEN'S M|f{ REDUCTION jff|M 15 per Cent J__J^, «*^iit: *'*J °n his entiro S^Zy 6 07 <J **■*-J stock of iirst ij-w«-??oR|EN s class BOOTS tf y^tii AND '"HOES -""^ uppreciated. Two hundred pairs Children's Solar-tip Shoes, heel and sprincr-heel, sizes 5 to 8, reduced to 45 cents; worth _-. o'b?r"ie:n's, 607 J STREET. dir-lm WALL_PAPER OUR NEW STOCK IS NOW AT lIAND AND OPEN FOR INSPECTION. WE OFFER A SPECIAL LINE OF Novelties in New Designs and Colorings Sot to l)o Found Elsewhere «~v* Paper Hanging and Decorating by skill ed workmen at reasonable rates. Whittier, Fuller & Co., 1010 and 101 8 Second streot. sl7-tf IR YOU WANT The Finest and Freshest Box of Candy In the city, you can be accommoduted at NO. SIO J STREET. Celebrated Xew York Ice Cream and Soda. TO EPICURES And Lovers of Good Meats. YOUR ATTENTION* IS INVITED TO OUR specially selected quality of B E EFM (Durham cattle), purchased from the STAN FORD RANCH, which is to be sold at regular prices. It is the finest lot of Beef ever brought to Sacramento. Our supply is large, but tho demand is great. MOHR & YOERK. Sacramento. The Sweetest and Best. THE CAPITAL. HAM. "CINDLSY & CO., Sacramento. SUCCESSOR TO CARLE * CROLY, CON tractor and Builder. Orders solicited and promptness guaranteed. Oflice and shop, 11*1 Second St., between li and L. 3