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Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
Indiana comes forward with some

Indiana comes forward with some re- markable stories of bovine monstrositics. A double-headed calf, with two distinct and perfectly formed skulls and necks, was born recently on the farm of MT. Butcher, in Wabash County. The body of the animal in nowise differs from that of an ordinary calf. Alfred Cole, far mer living near Connersville, recently capped the climax, as the owner of a double calf, born on his farm, but dying after only few minutes. The curious combination was publicly exhibited and viewed by many-two perfect heads Joined upon one pair of shoulders There were two backbones and two perfect tails, clsse together and separate, with the ordinary four legs and four feet.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19

The Philadelphia City Hall is still un. finished. Between eleven and twelve upon it since the laying of the. corner stone, in 1872. It is the largest build- ing, finished or in course of completion, in the United States, and is estimated to cover 2,sO0 more square feet than the Capitol at Washington. The tower on the north side will be surmounted by a statue of Penn, and it's extreme height when completed will be 535 feet. It has now reached height of 270 feet.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
Willing to Play Monkey.

A small boy was on visit to his aunt at her residence on St. Anthony Hill. He played about the house for some time, finally came into her presence and began crawling about the floor on all fours in imitation of some animal.
 "You're perfect little monkey, aren't you ?" interrogated his aunt.
 s'No'm," exclaimed the little fellow, as he strengthened himself up, "but I'll be monkey if you give me some of those cookies had the last time l waa here, ,"--6t. Paul q1oos.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
ADnrOachinc It.

'fWhat is that kerdumidoodle that you have on your hat, Mary Annq" said a daughter.
 "Oh, that is an imitation of straw berry, father"
 'The deuce take the styles" said the old man, ''you'll be wearing imitation cabbages yet"
 ''We have nearly arrived at the cab bagc point already" replied the young miss.
 "And how near have you got2"
 we wear little turn-up on the side, now.'---Natt1nal Wssklv.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
The Rothschild family is rich beyond

The Rothschild family is rich beyond knowledge. The family wealth, united, amounts into the thousands of millions of dollars, and 1t holds the financial credit of nations in it's hands. In the last twelve years its members have loaned $45O, 900, 900 to certain European governments, and when in 1866, the Prussian Government demanded an in demnity of $25, 900, 900 from the city of Frankfort-on the -Main-where the Rothschilds do great deal of business the house notified Bismarck that if the levy was forced every bank in Frankfort would be broken. Bismarck did not col, ,ect
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
A writer in Nature gives an instance

A writer in Nature gives an instance of remarkable adaptation in elephants. He observed young one go to fence and pull out bamboo stick, which he broke in pieces, but he threw all the pieces away. This he repeated till ho found piece that suited him. This he passed under his rm-pit and began to scratch. Down fell a great elephant leech, six inches long, which without a scraper could not have been dislodged. The writer adds that the custom is an established one among elephants. They will also break off bushes, strip them nearly down, and use them to whip away aios
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19

Persons who have superstitious dread of Friday will not be pleased to learn that this is a thoroughly Friday year. It came in on Friday. will go out on a Friday, and will have fifty three Fridays There are four months in the year that have five Fridays each; changes of the moon occur five times on Friday, and the longest and shortest day of the year each falls on a Friday
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
H.e Use of Natural Gas.

It is said that the use of natural gas at Pittsburg, Penn., for manufacturing pur. poses, is so general as to remove from the city its dirty and smoky appearance. h. stead of smoke pouring forth in clouds, the sky is clear. The gas costs 20 per cent. less than coal. The profits of the business are immense. One company has capital of $5, 000,O0 invested, and its revenue is S1,5OO, 900 year, affording dividends of 1 per cent. per month, while great surplus is being heaped up. Some wells have been yielding gas iron, fifteen to twenty-five years, and are still suprt1jng su that is required st them.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
HUMOROUS.
A pen picture-A fat pig.

A pen picture-A fat pig.
 Hoops are still in fashion-on flour barrels.
 There is nothing so fruitful as current opinion.
 The blacksmith secures prosperity by being always on the strike.
 You never found tailor who thought we'll of Cupid. There's no money in him. ''This requires head york;" as the barber said when preparing for sham poo. ..
 There is hen in Florida that lays two eggs day. This country will be ruined by cheap labor.
 The pleasantest way to take cod liver oil is to fatten pigeons with it, and then eat the pigeons. The farmer is more seriously affected than anybody else when everything goes against the grain.
 All men are not proud, but the chap with the bald head knows that he looks best with his hat on.
 ''Name the most dangerous straits," said the teacher. "Whiskey straights," replied the student promptly. There is some appropriateness in speak. ing of lady's bonnet as "just killing" in these days. It is chiefly made up of dead birds.
 | Young housewife-What miserable little eggs again. You really must tell them, Jane, to let the hens sit on them Q little longer.
 A number of Philadelphia ladies have formed an association to do mending for bachelors. It is conjectured that they s'sew" that they may ''rcap."
 The man who thought he could grow wise by eating sage cheese, was own brother to the one who believed he could live on the milk of human kindness.
 A tramp, who was driven from house by m irate party with club, remarked that such conduct was most ungentle- manly and he felt very much put out.
 On card in Philadelphia street car is great truth thus succinctly stated "Advertising is great deal like making love to widow-it can't be overdone."
 What is the difference between the man who cuts off the end of his pro- bosis and boy who has just finished his task One lessens his nose, and the other knows his lessons.
 Bessie sat in deep revery for about fivo minutes, when she reused to remark, with the air of one who has just maj 9e a valuable scientific discovery Why,sA elephant has two tails, hasn't he A nose tail and back-tail p
 'Can't you give us something with g stick in it2 asked Mir. Smartie, putting g quarter on the soda fountain and wink ing knowingly. 'tOh, certainly" said the polite attendant, and he wrapped up bottle of mucilage and swept the coin into the drawer. l "Say, Mir. Gogglescope, what do you come to our house so often for9" Goggle- scope (patronizingly)-"Now, Tommy, you must ask your sister Clara that, when she comes into the parlor-just ask her." "Well, I did, and she said she'd be blest if she knew"
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19

The mocking birds of Florida are fast approaching extermination at the hands of winter tourists. The State has no game laws, and has not needed them up to the time when fashion set its stamp upon that section as the proper resort for escape from the rigors of the cold months of the North. But the woods are now secured every winter by visitors with shotguns, and mocking birds and car dinals are becoming so scarce that at Jacksonville it IS stated that the past spring there was not one bird to be found where there were ten a year ago.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
The Small Boy and tue Chief Justice.

The Small Boy and tue Chief Justice. Among other traditions of the Govern ment Printing Office at Washington is a story told about boy sent with some proof slips of an important decision to Chief Justice Fancy. He appeared at the office of the Chief Justice and asked him:
 '1s Fancy imp
 q presume," was the dignided reply, s'you wish to see the Chief Justice of the United States"
 ''I don't care cuss about him; pve got some proofs for Taney."
 ''I am the Hou. Roger B. Taney."
 "You're Fancy, aren't youa"
 'I am not, fellow; I am the Hon. Roger B. Taney."
 '"Then the proofs are not for you. y And the unceremonious messenger would have gone off with them if the Judge had not admitted himself to be Fancy simply. Boston Budget.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
Useless Economy.

Elderly Gentleman (to little boy who is buying candy): ''My young friend, don't you think that, instead of spending all the pennies you get, it would be bet ter to put some of them away for rainy day9"
 Little Boy. "Naw. Whats the good of money on rainy day2 Ma never lets me stir out of the house."
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
A Proposed Funeral Custo m.

Sweden, to introduce the custom of send ing instead of flowers to funeral card on which is inscribed receipt for con- tribution to some benevolent institution. Such cards for the amount of five crowns each, can be had at the bookstores for
 the benefit of a proposed children's hos. pital.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
One Little Thing that Told.

Bagcley-You may talk all you like of tho great enterprises, the fact remains, however, that all of them had small be- ginnings. No, sir, tell you it is the little things that tell. -. .------.
 Bailey-You're right If that little snip of a Bertie Rowland hadn't told that I kissed his sister, old Rowland would still have in mo great admirer. But its all over now.-7Id Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
The Biscuits Were Heavy.

At the tea table:
 Phasecius-"My dear, have sugges- tion to offer"
 Lavina-"Well, what is it, pray9"
 Phasecius-''I is that we have these biscuits adorned with painted decorations of Japanese design, apply for copyright and get some wholesale stationer down town to introduce them to the trade as Mikado paper weights. What do you say9" But she was silent. t.-Detrois TtSs Ptlaa
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19

An Eastern newspaper with mathe- nautical bent has made the curious calcu- lations that two drinks of whiskey cost a pound and half of beefsteak; two beers, a dinner of mutton chops; one cocktail, an egg plant or head of cauli- flower. "What will you take9' stands for nice oyster stew for the whole family on Sunday morning. "Set lem up aga;nm means sugar in the house for A month
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19

A well-known animal trainer, last fall, bought flock of geese and proceeded to train them in the same manner as canary birds. He had them educated to point. duce to the public, when the wnofe nocK took sick and died. He is going to repeat the experiment. this summer.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
Again.


 Again, as evening draweth nigh, My soul most sadly needs thee; Again, to ease my heart with song, My poet fancy leads me; Again the sun sinks down to rest, All wrapped in glorious splendor Again thy voice falls on my ear In accents low and tender. Again, as in the glad old time, Thy hand Pm fondly pressing; Again note with rapture sweet Thy manner so caressing; Again the evenings slipping by On wings of cruel fieetness; Again press thy rosy lips,
 And sip their dewy sweetness Again into thy hazel eyes
 The lovelight's softly stealing; Again see thy bosom swell, The tale of love revealing; Again thy face looks up to mine, With love past all expressing; Acaip upon thy gracious head
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
An Unfinished Sentence.

sMr. Coldcash, have come to ask fo the hand of your daughter"
 ''My daughter, sirG"
 "Yes. I can't live without her." "Well, sir, finish your sentence" Finish my sent nce9"
 "Yes, you were about to say you could not live without her income. Let us be frank. my dear sir."- Chtasse Rsss1lers
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19

There have been fought in France since 1870, S47 duels. besides many be- tween officers and private soldiers, which are scarcely ever mentioned in the news papers, Out of these 847 duels only nine resulted in one of the parties being dis a,loI
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19

A discussion upon smoking in presence of children is agitating society in Eng land. Instances of tobacco smoke act ing like slow poison upon young chill drcn are cited, and smoking fathers'' are asked to have the goodness and con- sideration not to smoke in the presence of their children.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
Satisfied.

After the toil and turmoil, And the anguish of trust belied; After the burthen of weary cares, Baffled longings, ungranted prayers, After the passion, and fever and fret After the aching of vain regret, After the hurry and heat of strife,. The yearning and tossing that men call
 ''life;"
 Faith that mocks and fair hopes denied, We-shall be satisfied. When the golden bowl is broken, At the sunny fountain side; When the turf lies green and cold above, Wrong, and sorrow, and loss, and love; When the great dumb walls of silence stand At the doors of the undiscovered land; When all we have left in our olden place Is an empty chair and pictured face; When the prayer is prayed, and the sigh is
 sighed,
 We-shal be satisfied. When does 1t boot to question, When answer is aye denieda Better to listen the Psalmist's rede, And gather the comfort of his creed; And in peace and patience possess our souls, While the wheel of fate in its orbit rolls, Knowing that sadness and gladness pass Like morning dews from the summer grass, And, when once we win to the further side, We-shall be satisfied.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19
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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-05-01
SAN FRANCISCO ITEMS.

News confirming the reported suicide of
Ang Tai Duck in prison at Hongkong has
been received by Chief Crowley.
J. C. L. Wadsworth, Secretary of the
Harbor Commission. has handed in his
resignation, to take effect May LIST.
Martin Fuller, the ex-bank clerk, who
had vitriol thrown in his face by Nav
jackson, has brought suit for libel against
the Alta, assessing his damages at $4,000.
The annual session of the General Bap-
fist Convention of California will COM
mence at the First Baptist Church, Eddy
street, on Wednesday evening, May 9Th.
About one hundred delegates are expected
to be present.
The investigation into the management
of the House of Correction has brought out
testimony concerning drunkenness and of
alleged cruelty on the part of Superintend-
ent Sedgwick. This testimony comesfrom
ex-prisoners.
In Judge Coffeys Court Thursday, a
sharp alteration occurred between James
L. Crittenden and VIM Matthews, attor-
neys in case on trial. Each called the
other names, drew pistols and was fined
800, which was promptly paid.
Samuel NJ Hall, for many years pro-
prietor of the Parker House saloon on
Montgomery and Merchant streets, died
Thursday at his residence, No. 2022 Van
Ness avenue The deceased was a native
of Baltimore, Md, and "a years of age.
Arrangements have been made with ex-
Governor John P st. John, of Kansas, the
national candidate on the Prohibition
ticket during the last Presidential cam
paign. to come to the coast during June or
the early part of July to lecture on tenn
perance
The Grand Division of the Sons of Tenn
perance concluded their annual session
Thursday afternoon, with the understand
ing that the next session be held on the
fourth Tuesday in April, 1887. The per
capita tax was reduced from 25 to 20 cents
per quarter.
A load of marble is already on the
ground at Golden Gate Park, to begin the
erection of the $4,000 gate that amount
having been bequeathed to the Park by the
late Senator Sharon. This gateway is to be
entirely of marble. and, together with the
| wall, will be $50 feet long.
The handsome new edifce which the
Society of California Pioneers has been
erecting during the past year on the lot
donated by the late James Lick, is rapidly
nearing completion. and will add one more
to the many imposing buildings that are
continually enriching the architectural
beauty of the city.
Major-General Howard, commanding the
Division of the Pacific, has received an or
der from Northumberland Sheridan for
bidding him to give to the press any in
formation in regard to official dispatches
received from Arizona concerning troubles
with the Apaehes. The reason of this is
that on several occasions important dis
patches appeared in the papers before they
were received at Washington.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-05-01
MARRIED.

Richland. April 29-By Rev Carroll NJ Davis
Michael 1. Barry, of San Francisco to Kate
Pyne, of kichland
Auburn, April 2T-By Rev Mr.. Coffin, at resi-
dence of brides parents, Frank Jackson OF
Woodland. to Nannetta Gassner, of Auburn.
Grass Valley, April 2S-Michael Sproul to Ellen
Connolly.
Woodland. April 25-Francis Fanucke to Guild
eta Colona.
Woodland, April 27-John w. Crank to Hattie
Nixon.
Placervilie, April 27-John J. Ryan to Mary
Me-tz.
Auburn. April 27-Frank B. Jackson TO Sanetta
NJ Gassner
Auburn, April 2s-lsaac Arnold to Matte J. At
kins.
Near Dog Town, Calsvcras county, April IA
Robert /. Hamile to Elizabeth Brown.
Nevada City, April 22-George Clemo to Annie
Harris.
TUE Uonfed-racy. Lassen county. April IS
Walter Il. Dewitt TO Jessie y. Holmes.
Alturss, Modoc county Apri if-Clarence W.
Anderson to Lutte VI. SiosS.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-05-01
MERCHANDISE REPORT.

The following freight passed Ogden April 9th
For sacramento-D. A. Bender, boxes mu-
cllage, boxes ink, box paper; H. Fisher &
Co., bag almonds; Charles H Eldred, l box
syrup; NJ. l.. Hammer, box piano stools; F. w.
Schwamb l box holdings; J. n. Stevens, l6
bundles wagon parts; W. d. Comstock 2 ice
boxes, box hardware Sc bundles furniture.
For Marysvile Garrett & Elder, 100 boxes
canned goods, 10 boxes cheese. 40 kits and Il
boxes fish, % boxes herring; Wooden Mills, l
box woodenware; n. Schneider. "a trunks.
For Stockholm. d. Holden, . cases drugs; II
W sylvester & Co, boxes axle grease; J. w.
stevens, bundles wagon parts; Stockton Wheel
Company, barrels chain; W. Henderson & Co.,
bundles hardware, 2 cases spokes.
The following freight passed Galveston for
SACRAMENTO on the odd ult.
For H. Eckhardt, case firearms; L. Elkus &
Co., case hosiery; Sam Fisher, bundles paper
bags; Hall. Luhrs & Co., packages tobacco. 10
bales Irvine; Hale Bros & Co., / case cotton
goods. case dry goods; Huntington, Hopkins &
Co., % cases hardware; J. Hahn & Co., 5 barrels
logwood, cases drugs A. Heyman, piano: c.
5. Houghton, 6 cases paper, . bales Irvine; Z
Lyon, case underwear; Lindley & Co, l case
cigars, packages tobacco; Mebius & Co.. y
cases matches, 2 packages tobacco; Billiugsley
& Co., 2 cases envelopes; Kirk, Geary & Co, 4
| cases drugs; C. H. Gilman, cases boots and
shoes; Weinstock & Lubin, l case yalises 2.
barrels and box glassware, 81 cases boots and
shoes; Clunie & Kelley, case cotton goods: II
Fisher & Co., 10 cases licorice; G. & Z. S. Elkus
case advertising matter; W. NJ. Petrie, case
underwear
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-05-01
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
IEiled Anril Dc 1856 !

Filled April 26. 1885,
April 90, 1SS6-Alfred L. Coppin to John A
Parker-South half of lot s, II and n, Nine
teenth and Twentieth streets.
April 81, 1SS6-Henry Hansche to William
Meikle-North halt of east quarter of west hall
of lot Z, VI and n, Third and Fourth streets
800.
Filled April q, 1886
April Is, 1855. Z. Webster TO Jas. McCleery
West 30 feet of lot s. and X, Fourteenth and
Fifteenth streets; So $50.
April &c, 1SS6-Jacob Hahn and wife to James
McCleery-East 25 feet of lot s, J and X, Four
teenth and Fifteenth streets; 81 500.
April &C. 1SS5-George d Carless to p Rother-
mel-Portion of southwest quarter of section 80,
township north, range east, containing 12l
acres; 5000.
April "A, 1SS6-Samuel Cross to Thomas p.
Smith-One-eighth interest in the south half OF
the north half of LOT |, and west half of lot . d
and Z, Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets.
Filed April 49, 1851
April 10. 1856. l.. House to J. +. Klumpp-
Portion OF lot S, block 81, town of Folsom; $500
March 9, 1SS6-Peyton Russell to NJ. E. Powers
Two and one-half acres in Brighton township;
800.
Filed April so, 1886
April o. 1sS6-Sacramento Bank to Lyon &
Curtis-East 2014 feet of west s. feet, and north
feet of east % feet of west 65 feet of lot S. also
the south % feet of west IS feet of lot G. and
j, Front and Second Streets 5000.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-05-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS-ESTA OF
IN JOHN A. EVANS, deceased. Notice is
hereby given by the undersigned, executrix of
the estate of JOHN A. EVANS, deceased, TO the
creditors of and all persons having claims against
said deceased, to exhibit them. with the neces.
sary affidavits or vouchers, within ten months
after the first publication of this notice, to said
executrix, at the Office of Taylor 4 Hol, No. $50
street, Sacramento city
Dated April 30, 1886.
AMANDA NJ. EVANS,
TAYLOR s. HoI.L, Attorneys for Executrix
1t1NI
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SCALP, FACE, EARS AND NECK.

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SAN FRANCISCO STOCK SALES.
SAN FRANCISCO. April so, 1856.
MORNING SESSION.
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