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Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27
ORIGIN or TIE ALPHABET.

In the days when it was believed that
Hebrew was the language spoken in the
Garden of Eden, it was not to be wondered
at that the alphabet should be regarded as
a divine invention and direct revelation
made to Adam. In the discussions which
arose after the discovery of the Rosetta
Stone, certain DR.. War; denounced as
blasphemous the attempt to trace the
human origin of the alphabet. But there
are one or two reasons which may Justify
us in asking fresh attention to the subject
on the part of any persons whose opinions
were formed twenty years ago. In the
first place, the doctrine Of evolution, now
accepted by so many naturalists, and found
so fruitful of results when applied to other
domains, suggests to US new method OF
inquiry. Nothing springs into being
full-fedged everything full-formed is
growth, and has had history, the
record of which it retains some traces of.
Connected with this, yet still separable
from it, is the fact that recent ethnologi-
cal research has traced the parentage OF
civilized nations to savage tribes, and of
the arts and inventions of civilized life to
rude and crude original; so that the origin
of the alphabet can no longer be thought
of as specially divine. And third reason
is the discovery, in the year 1868, of the
famous Moabite Stone, monumental in.
scription in the so-called Phenician char
acter, dating from nearly 900 years before
Christ, and bringing us nearer, by at least
a century and half, to the earliest forms
of our alphabetic letters. The operation
of these causes may account for the differ
of view between I. J. H., who wrote the
article on alphabets in the Encyclo-
pedia britannica, edition 1853, and j. p,
who wrote the corresponding article-I
mean an article which does not correspond
in the edition of 1875. = Modern
Thought,
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27
A REAL cBNrBNAR1AN AND NATIVE.

A correspondent of the Kern County
Californian, writing from the TETON ranch,
tells us of the death of a notable Indian,
which recently took place there. He was
one of the original neophytes that the first
San Franciscan Friars, who landed at San
Diego in 1869, under the leadership of the
great missionary, Junipero Sera, collected
around them. About this time the first
permanent Spanish settlements in Caifor-
MIA were made, and as he had distinct
recollection of that event, he furnishes one
of the most remarkable instances of lon.
gevity on record. His reputed age was lis
years, but he was probably older. He was
a well-grown youth, or possibly young
man, at the tine the Mission of San Fer
nando was founded, in the erection of
which he assisted. His baptismal name
was Francisco, and his Indian patron.
ymic, To-no Goa, and he was usually
called Tenoco. He was appointed Al
calde by the first Franciscan Friar in
charge OF that Mission, over the TETON
or Ten Neof and other surrounding tribes
of Indians, and, deriving his authority
from that ancient source and his personal
qualities, he has ever since been Chief Of
the TETON Indians and the remnants Of
other tribes that formerly claimed the
country between the head of this valley
and Los Angeles. He was man of
ability and genial, kindly disposition. Not
withstanding his great age his facilities of
mind and body were preserved in a re-
markable degree. He spoke the Spanish
language well, and was the usual medium
of intercourse between his people and the
whites. For several years he has been
specially cared for by General Beale. He
has had good quarters, food, clothing and
all his simple wants supplied. On his last
visit, az there were evident signs that his
end was near, he gave orders that the ven-
erable chief should be decently inferred,
These were complied with in the best man
ner possible. His remains were followed
to the grave by all his people in the
vicinity, by whom he is mourned as their
last Chief.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

An old darkey, who works around town
by the day and who is very proud of his
reputation for extraordinary ability in
ciphering, called on Gilhooly yesterday
with view to get settlement, IN
cash, for work done in Gilhooly's
garden. "Well, Uncle Ben, said
the major, How much do |
owe you?" "Ise worked fur ye 'leben
days at dollar day. boss, an if yer hand
me piece of paper an pencil I'll cipher
it out for yer. - Uncle Ben got the paper,
and, pretending to figure on it, he said ::
'Leben days at dollar day. Lemme
see, ought's ought, cipher's cipher.
figures figure, two ter carry an one ter
throw away. Leben dollars, by gosh
Boss, yer owes me prezactly 'leben dol.
lars. s."ITTexas Siftings.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27
COOKING BY GAS.

YUyHE CAPITAL GAS COMPANY HAVING
received supply of the most approved pat
patrons to call at their workshop, CLUNIES BUILD
ING, Eighth street, between J and e and select.
their Cooking Stoves. ALL, WHO ARE USING
GAS STOVES FIR COOKING are agreeably sur.
prsed TO find they easy TO manage; cause no,
heat, SCOT dust in the apartment; take up little
ROOM may be placed wherever desired, and are less
expensive for most families than the ordinary cook
ing stove. The Company will put them up at their
expense charging for their use small ,nonihly
rental. All those now in use are giving complete.
Satisfaction 50 far as known si-is1
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27
NEWSPAPER wAIFs.
'Tis well to quote the census number,
To show the greatness OF a nation,
But better vets the green cucumber
To donhIe un the nonuiatiOn.

Fogg is very near.sighted. He left his
glasses at home the other day, and wishing
to know the time of day and having no
watch, he asked of street boy, at the
same time pointing upwards to the Old
South clock, " Sonny, what time is it ?"
The urchin looked at Fogg with wide-open
eyes. A fellow feeling made him wondrous
kind towards his interlocutor. Said he,
"I can't tell time, neither i"-[ Boston
Transcript.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

A paper called Land says that the rais-
ing OF oysters is to be developed in Tas-
mania. A bed at place called I" Little
Oyster Cove " has been prepared for the
breeding of oysters, and so far the exper.
iment has been quite successful. The
temperature of Tasmania is thought to be
especially suitable to the success of this
industry.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27
For STATIONERY, for the term of one year.
For COUNTY ADVERTISING, per square, first.
second and third insertion.

Lists for the above proposals and samples are on
file, aud can be seen at the County CLERKS Office
Good paper shall be furnished Of the above books
and blanks, ard the Printing, Ruling and Binding
shall correspond with the books now in use in the
county offices.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder, and no bid will be considered
unless accompanied with written guarantees, signed
by at least two responsible persons, that the party
making the proposal viii enter into contract and
furnish bonds for the faithful performance thereof,
provided the contract be awarded to said party.
The Board reserves the right Of rejecting any aud
all bids deemed too high
Parties to whom contracts shall be awarded shall
file tteir bonds with the Clerk of the Board, on or
before WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER II, 1851.
By order of the Board Of Supervisors OF Sacras
mento county, State Of California.
All bids to be addressed 10 the Clerk Of the Board.
s26 I'd THOMAS Fl. BERKEY, Clerk Of Board
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27
CARDTOTHE PUBLIC OF SACRA-
MENTO AND VICINITY.

NEW EMPLOYMENT OFFICE, EIGHTH AND
IN streets, Clunie Building We save no expense
OF trouble to supply patrons with the best help
Of all kinds, male and female, to be found. We are
very particular to fill our orders the shortest pos
sible notice Country orders solicited Please call
at or address New Employment Office, city .s2laplm
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27
GENERAL NOTICES.
Mtthnufanx exeentio

without any exception. the Crystal Par.
lor Oyster, Chop and Wine House, corner Eighth
and streets, is the best face in the city to get
your oys ers cooked III any STYLE Porterhouse
Steaks made specially. Hot Lunch from IL to
o'clock. Open all night. sl6-1m
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

HAMMERS Cascara Sagrada Bitters cures stomach
disorders, constipation, liver complaint, dizziness
and purifies the blood. Hammers Drug Store, cor
ner Fourth and streets
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

Butter was first made by the Scythians
and Thracians, and was used as an oint-
ment for baths and as medicine.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

KIDNEY-WoRT-the only known remedy
acting at the same time on the liver, bowels
and kidneys.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

The WEEKLY UNION is the only paper
aohieh employs Ifrst-class literary ability IN
acriting original stories. The nert serial story
aeN be entitled 1.-THE Ways OF THE
WORLD"
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

LADIES Empress Cream improves the complexion.
Twenty-Five and fifty cents a bottle, at Hammers,
Fourth and K streets
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

DIDs WILL BE RECEIVED UP TO IL
Id O'Clock A. NJ. October Z 1881, for furnishing
the county of Sacramento with $50 cords of 4-foot
wood as follows One hundred and fifty cords upland
white oak, 25 cords live ok, and 75 cords nut or
pitch pine wood, to be delivered and piled at the
County Hospital and measured by the Superintend-
ent Also with 100 cords of wood as follows Sew.
land white oak second growth oak wood, TO be
delivered at the Court house. All bids to be ad-
dressed to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
The contract for the whole any part of said wood
will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or
bidders, and bid will be considered unless
panied with written guarantees, signed by at least
two responsible persons, that the party making the
proposal will enter into contract end furnish bonds
for the faithful performance thereof provided the
contract be awarded to said party. The Board re-
the right of rejecting any and al bids deemed
too high. Parties to whom contracts shall be award
ed shall file their bonds with the Clerk Of the Board
on or before Wednesday, October u, 1881.
s26-td THOMAS H. BERkEY, Clerk.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

KIDSEY-WoRr radically cures biliousuess.
piles and al nervous diseases.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

PratfS Abolition 0H!-The People.
Remedy has cured thousands; it will cure you. Ii
nas no equal. Sufferers with rheumatism, Neu
ralga, Scatca, Partial Paralysis, Lame Back, Gcut
Sprains Bruises, Sore Throat Colic Cramps Cholers
Morbus, or any internal or external ache or pain,
will find prompt relief by using ABOLITION OIL.
The tests of time and have proven its value, and
its popularity is the best guarantee of its success
For sale By all druggists Price, small, so cents;
large, 81. Ask for PRATTS ABOLITION OIL.
A. McBoYLE & CO., Druggists, San francisco,
Sole Proprietors m25-6m
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

The best Meals In the city at Peferson's.
6lS and $40 street. jy7-u
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

SORE EYES, piles, chatting and all scrofulous
sores, skin diseases, etc., are cured by the
great soother, Trask's Magnetic Ointment.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

Drink Halls Pepsfn Wine Sttters" and
be happy and content. It is absolutely pure. Cures
Dyspepsia, Indigestion and the blues" 1t has re-
ceved Firs. Premium throughout the State. au25-u
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pratrs Abolition on.rhe People.

The oniy Geouine MIX Rr~ad, delivered
every morning, by W. F. PETERSON, 620 j. jy7.tf
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

HAMMERS Glycerole of Tar is the best cough medi
cine in use
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

yNyHE FLL-KNOWN AND DESIRABLE 49,
property known as SaIisbury's Store, in AH,,,l
Pleasant Grove. Sutter county, twenty miles ga.As
north of Sacramento. Will be sold without or with
the goods viii berented with the privilege of pur
chasing at the end OF the year Terms easy if ap-
piled for soon. Reason for selling, i'll health OF the
proprietor s24 lp1m
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27
BREWERY FOR SALE.

YfyHE FOR YEARS wELL-KNOWNm m@R
st. Louis Brewery, tpEsFasssE393
Situated on corner of Sixth and G streets,
in the city of Sacramento, is, on account Of the
death of the proprietor for sale cheap. Inquire Of
P. BOIL. 325 street. au20-u
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DR.. la MFRS seminal p,us.-The best

DR.. Ia Mnr's Seminal Piils.-The best
remedy in the world for General Debility Nervous
and PHYSICAL Prostrstion, LOSS of Sexual Vigor,
Seminal Emissions. and the many ailments caused
by Excess, Self abuse, Dissipation, etc. All suf-
ferers, young and old, win find in these PILLS
remedy that speedily restores wasted vitality, and re-
kinales the fame OF Hope, Health and Ambition.
THE GLORY OF MAN IS HIS STRENGTH. DR.. LA
MARS PILLS are veritable Fountain of Youth"
Price, 81 SO per bottle Sentby Express, receipt
of price for c. o. d., to any address. A. Nc.
BOYLE & CO., Druggists, P. o. Box .952 San
Francisco. m25-6m
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WANTED, LOST AND FOUND.

Advertisements OF Ave lines in this department.
aserted foz rs cents for time three times for &c
enta oY rs centa per week.
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For Fine Cakes, Ice Cream, etc., the
BEST AND CHEAPEST MEALS, go to HENRY
FISHER, No. sos st., bet Fifth and Sixth. jy25-1m
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

NTANTED-2o CARPENTERS, 50 PER DAY,
w city; 4 rpenter mill hands, So per day.
city; 90 woodchoppers, 81 25 per cord, months
job; general servant girls; walters in a resttu-
rant; man and wife for farm; 2 housekeepers, etc.
Apply New Employment Office, 1925 Eighth street,
Cunie Building. s2l.lw
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EMPLOYMENT OFFICE.
TO LET oR FOR SALE.

Advertisements of five lines in this department
asserted fo- Is cents for time three times for 50
ents or rs cents per week.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

DoOMS! ROOMS ROOMS i-FURNISHED OR
HI Unfurnished. Prices to suit the times. Coo,
high ceiling well ventilated. The House by far
the best arranged in the city, kept frst-cass.
BATH FREE. Northeast corner Eighth and X
streets (Clunie Buiding). MRS H. GRICE, Pro-
prietress sStf
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-03-12
SOME OLD AMERICAN LAWS.

Here are some old American laws that
betoken the puritanical source from
which they originated. A few Of them,
however, might be benefcially applied
in this enlightened age:
No Quaker or dissenter from the es.
tablished worship Of the Dominion shall
be allowed to give vote for the elec.
tion Of a magistrate or any other officer.
No one shall run on the Sabbath day
or walk in his garden or elsewhere, ex.
cept reverently to and from meeting.
No one shall travel, cook victuals,
make beds, sweep house, cut hair OF
shave on the Sabbath day.
No woman shall kiss her children on
the Sabbath day nor on fasting day
No minister shall keep school.
To pick an ear of corn from a neigh.
boris garden shall be deemed theft.
The selectmen, on finding children
ignorant, may take them away from
their parents and put them in better
hands at the expense Of their parents.
A man that strikes his wife shall be
fined ,Ero.
Married persons shall live together OF
be imprisoned.
A drunkard shall have a master ap-
pointed by the selectmcn, who are to
debar him from the liberty Of buying
and selling.
Whoever shall publish a lie to the
prejudice Of his neighbor shall be set in
the stocks or be whipped ten stripes.
The judges shall determine contro-
versies without jury.
No one shall hold any office who is
not sound in the faith and faithful 10
the Dominion, and whoever gives a vote
to such person shall pay fine Of 81.
No food or lodging shall be afforded
to Quaker Adamite or other hereto.
No priest shall abide in this Domin.
ion. He shall be banished and suffer
death on his return. Priests may be
seized by any one without warrant.
No one to cross river but with an
authorized ferryman.
Whoever brings cards or dice into
this Dominion shall pay fine Of S5.
No one shall read common prayer,
keep Christmas or saints days, make
mince pies, dance, play cards, or play
on any instrument Of music, except the
drum, trumpet or jewsharp.
No man shall court maid in person
or by letter without first obtaining the
consent Of her parents, "a penalty for
the first offence, LIo for the second
and for the third imprisonment during
the pleasure Of the court.
Every male shall have his hair cut
round according to n cap.
These were called "blue laws" tha,
is bloody laws, because the violation ol
them was punishable by excommunica
ton, confscation, fines, banishments
whippings, cutting off the ears, burning
the tongue and death.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-03-12
SOME ITEMS IN FARM ECONOMY

The arrangement Of the buildings and
the division Of the farm into fields de-
pends so much upon the character Of
the farm, the kind Of farming, indivi-
dual taste, etc., that il is out of the ques-
tion 20 have y flxcd plan rizn< isthc hest
one for all farms Of any given size
There are certain general principles
which should serve as a foundation for
the arrangement, but the detail must
necessarily vary greatly. For example,
If possible the barns should be upon
rise Of ground where a cellar can be
built opening to the lower ground at the
rear. The fields should be so arranged
that there shall be as little fencing as
possible, and so located that all the
fields can be easily reached from the
lane. A long field has considerable ad-
vantage over one of the same area that is
square-in the longer "bouts" and there
fore less time is spent in turning, plow-
ing, narrowing, sowing, harvesting, etc.
A pasture close to the stable is always
handy, and other things being equal,
the orchard should not be put at the
rear Of the farm, where the wood lot had
best be located. There is much labor
to be saved in having everything so
placed-and this applies to the various
details that seem trivial at hIst-that
there will be no extra steps or turns in
doing the everyday work Of the farm.
For example, many days work can be
saved byhaving pumpin handy corn
er Of the barnyard, where the stock from
number Of yards may come to the
troughs. II the matters Of the farm are
not already economically arranged, it
would be well to make such changes of
fences, buildings, ETC., as to finally Sc
cure the desired end. BY degrees the
thoughtful farmer will improve his farm
until it approximates to model and
therefore economical farm.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-03-12
SODA FOR BURNS.

All kinds Of burns, including scalds
and sunburns, are almost relieved by the
application Of solution Of soda to the
burnt surface. II must be remembered
that dry soda will not do unless it is
surrounded with a cloth moist enough
to dissolve it. This method of sprink-
ling it on and covering il with wet cloth
is often the very best. But it is suffi-
cient 10 wash the wound repeatedly with
a strong solution. II would be well to
keepa bottle Of il always on hand, made
so strong that more or less settles on the
bottom. This is what is called satura-
ted solution, and really such solution
as this is formed when the dry soda is
sprinkled on and covered with a moist
cned cloth. 1t is thought by some that
the pain Of burn is caused by the hard
ening Of the albumen flesh which presses
on the nerves, and that the soda dis
solves the albumen and relieves the pres
sure. Others think that the burn gen.
crates an acric acid, which the soda
neutralizes.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-03-12

How TO FEED HoRsEs.-The trouble
with some persons who keep horses, no
matter whether for farm work or for
driving purposes, is they feed too much
hay and 10 this can be attributed the
general sluggishness often manifested by
the horses until they have been working
a couple Of hours, while their wind is
also much impaired. Night is the only
time when hay should be fed, especially
to animals used for quick work even
the slow plow team should have but lit
tie hay at the morning and noon feeds,
but give them generous supply at the
evening meal. BY doing this your
horses will keep in better spirits and
condition, and free from any tendency
to spot belly" which horsemen so much
dislike to see.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-03-12

REMEDY FOR PEAcH-TREE BLIGHT.-
It looks as il there was some virtue in
the following, which is claimed by a
Western grower Of peaches, and we pub.
lish it that peach growers may give il a
trial: "a few years agoI had some peach
trees which. being on wall exposed tn
drought where annually blighted. One
died, and the new wood of the other was
not more than hands length. A scien
tihc friend advised me to try a weak
solution Of quassia to water them with,
and the success was complete. Blight
was prevented. The first year the trees
bore well and the new wood was elbow
length or more. next tried quassia in
the winery. Instead Of lime-washing
the walls to get rid Of green fly, one
watering with quassia dismissed them in
a day.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-03-12
TOWSONTOWN Md, SATURDAY, MARCH r. 1881.


Marry . gentleman,
Girls, " yeu can,
Minded and built
On the generous plan,
Though he may neither
Have silver or gold,
Title or fortune,
"To have or 10 hold"
Though he may labor
With spade or with hoe,
Though he may not
But his mother-tongue know,
Though he may live under
socisty's ban,
Marry . gentleman,
Girls, u you can.
Marry gentleman,
Girls, II you can,
Gentle and tender
Thongh no iess \ man,
y ons Who VIII treasurs
His child or his wife.
Seeming 20 rob them
OF sweetness In life.
One who will neve.
The brute's part assume,
Filling his household
with sorrow and gloom,
II on loves altar,
The fame you would fan,
Marry . gentleman,
Girls, u you can.
You will bs happy,
And you will be glad,
Though he only
De commonly clad,
Pleasure 10 neeting.
And life but q span
Marry . gentleman,
Girls, if you can.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-03-12

addition to the momentum he had oh.
tained by his pull, sent him into the lap
Of Mrs. Watkins, and carried herself
and the chair over with him into one
vast wreck in the corner.
As the poultices were being applied
to his head and nose later in the even
ing, Watkins was heard to remark that
ga woman always was in the way when
a man fried to open a door,"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-03-12

p0-In little village in Virginia there
lived a family named Ransom. They
were not very pious people, and never
went to church. Once, however, dur.
ing a revival, the family were previled
upon to attend preaching. When they
made their reluctant and tardy appear
ance, the services had just begun, and
when they had scarcely taken their seats,
the minister gave out the first hymn,
reading it somewhat thus "Return, ye
ransom sinners, home" "All right I"
cried the head Of the Ransoms, getting
up in rage, and clapping hishat on his
head. "Come along, old woman, and
gals we'll 60 home fast enough and
everybody in the old church knows we
didn't want to come"