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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28
Registrar prinale Removed.

Governor Waterman has removed from
office Registrar Prindle of San Francisco.
The cause for removal has not as yet been
made public.
The Bulletin of las. evening says: Regis
trar Prindle states that he knows nothing
of the rumor teiegraphed from Sacramento
last evening that Governor Waterman has
requested his resignation and Intended to
appoint to the vacancy Thomas J. L.
Smiley, Chairman of the Republican
County Committee. If the Governor has
requested his resignation, be has not yet
received the letter. Mr. Fowler, Chief
Deputy in the Registrars Office, says be
has heard great deal of talk concerning
the removal of Mr.. Prindle for some time
past, but has taken no stock in it. He
knows nothing Of the Governors inten-
tons. The rumor is generally discredited
at the City Hail. and yet it is well known
that for some time the friends of Mr..
Smiley have been urging him for the place.
Under the law the Governor may remove
the Registrar at any time He does not
need to ask for his resignation"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28

The rainfall during the night of the 26th
and 9th, according to the Signal Service
records, was 20 of an inch, making Leg
inches in the twentv-four hours ending 5
A. N. yesterday, and GA inches for this
season, as against So inches to the LIST of
January, 1885, of last season.
The rainfall at Latrobe, railroad sta
ton above Folsom, from December Sth to
the oath, inclusive, Is 2.73 inches, as re-
ported by Cal. Duden, the agent at that
point, as against 2.S9 inches that was pre-
cipated in Sacramento at the same time.
The average temperature in Sacramento
yesterday wss 500, being 80 warmer than
the normal for that day. The highest and
lowest temperature was 56o and 44o, with
gentle, southerly winds in the morning
and fresh, northerly winds the remainder
of the day; barometer SOL inches, and
rising
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28
LOCAL RREYITIES.


Officers Arlington and Ash are off on the
trail of the express robbers.
The third annual ball of the Y. NJ. l.,
No. q, will be given at Armory Hall to-
night.
The Northern California Railroad, the
line from Marysville to 0roville. yesterday
paid into the State Treasury taxes amount
ing to 81 ,675 SO.
Public Administrators Harlow has
| filed petition in the Superior Court for
letters Of administration on the estate of
Lorinda Wasnbprn, deceased.
The ball given by Governor Leland
| Stanford Camp, No. IL, Sons of Veterans,
at Turner Halt last evening, was well AT
tended and pleasant social affair.
The Governor yesterday appointed c. S.
| Crittenden and R. T. Carroll of San Fran
cisco members of District Board of Agri-
, culture, No. l, vice themselves, terms ex-
pred.
The newly-elected officers of the five
Masonic lodges of this city and the Grand
Orator were installed last night by Past
Grand Master n. Greene Curtis at Masonic
Hall. There was the usual banquet and
speeches.
| Frank Ray was arraigned before Justice
Brown yesterday on charge of petit lar
ceny, but was discharged on motion of the
District Attorney, the prosecuting witness,
Antoine King, being unable TO identify the
property.
The managers of the Protestant Orphan
| Asylum will give dinner to the children
/ of that institution at l O'Clock this after
noon. Any donation that people of the
| city may choose to send in for the occasion
viii be very worthily bestowed and duly
appreciated BY those having the little ones
in charge.
The Police Court proceedings were with
out interest yesterday. Justice Devine pre-
sided on account of The continued illness OF
| Judge Buckley. John Gutter was held to
answer in the Superior Court to a charge
of burglary and James Plunkett for receiv-
/ ing stolen property. The sentence of ex-
officer Green, who pleaded guilty to battery
upon Marius de Lyon. was postponed until
Judge Buekley's recovery.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28
The Drainage ouestton.

David McLennahan, who resides about
six miles below Franklin, ON the lower
Stockton road, was in the city yesterday
and says that the people in the lower part
of the county are anxious to join with
those of this city in improving the drain
age below the city. He asserts that the
waters of the Mokelumne river back up
those of the Costumes. through the drain
age canal, until they reach the Y-street
levee. Then as the waters recede, the fall
is so slight that it takes a long time for it
to drain the surrounding country. The
been filled up with debris, and proper
treatment would result in the reclamation
of vast areas of the finest land in the
county
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28
A Pleasant Social.

The High School class of 1889 have
formed an association, TO be known as the
o. U. S. 1. A. Club. The officers are Harry
McCloughry, President; Georgia Reed, Sec
rotary, and Mabel Boyd, Treasurer. The first
entertainment of the proposed series was
given last evening at I'LL n street, to the
members of the club and their invited guests.
Twenty-nine of the club we're present, and
forty-nine persons in all. A choice musical
and literary programme was rendered, and
all present enjoyed the occasion.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28
DIED.

Sacramento December civilian w. only
child of homss r. and Mora Jackson, ma
tive of California, months and "a days.
Funeral notice heresiter.l
Sacramento, December 27-Rernsrd J., eldest
son of Al and Mary Wulf. a native of Cali.
fornia. years, months and l6 days.
Friends and acquaintance are respectfully In.
vited to attend the funeral. which will take
place from the residence OF his parents, cor
ner Sixteenth and n streets, to-day at Z
O'Clock.
Sacramento. December 27-Henry Pes1l seifried
beloved son of IL. +. aud Belle Seifried, ma.
tive OF Iowa, years, months and Is days.
Friends and acquaintance are respectfully il.
vited to attend the funeral which will take
place from the residence of parents, 1921 L
street, tomorrow Saturday. at 10 A. NJ
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28
State Board of Education.

The State Board of Education was in ses-
sion few moments yesterday morning
The following diplomas were allowed:
Life-Samuel Cruikshank, Nellie Cook,
Maria E. Fairchild, Cora Gallagher, Louise
Hubbard, Sarah E. Haveps, Laura Helm
berg Sallie J. Jones, Marion A. Kendall
Hattie Lee, G. w. A. Lukey, Bertha NJ
Lukey, James Matlock, Jr., Eugene R.
Robinet, Belle NJ. Stanford, Nettie c. Stall
man, Thos. D. NJ. Slaven, John T. Swan
son, Jessie B. Thompson, Cynthia C. U.
Walter.
Educational = Matte J. Cronemilier,
Frances E. Croft, Henrietta E Carville,
Nellie NJ. Dodson, Philip Dipple, Fannie
NJ. Franklin, Annie NJ. Gallagher, Mary E
Hill, Alfred Hsrrell, Jeanette Harper,
George w. A. Luckey, Bertha NJ. Luckey,
Mary E. Morgan. Henry C. Petray, Eta
Philips, Mary S. Pullman, Ella E. Roney,
Maggie 4, Smith Rose Ward
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28
Notorial Appointments.

The Governor yesterday appointed and
commissioned the following Notaries Pub
lie: E. F. Fitzpatrick, Redwood City; How.
ard A. Broughton. Santa Ynez Santa Bar
bara county; c. NJ. Policy, Little Stony;
William Frazier Colusa; ". E. Houghton,
Bakersfield; A. K. Wilton, San Jose.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28
To-dav,s weather Ind,catIops.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 9TH Weather in
dicdtions: For Cdl1oraia-Fdir lUedther; north
erly irinds and nearly stationary temperature.
For Oregon and Wdshington-Fdir tUeather, fol-
lol0ed By rain The immediate coast, from the mouth
Of the Columbia nOrtiaoard; soatierly minds and
SLIGHTLY learmer.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28
FRIDAY AT 9 A. NJ.
For New years Gifts.

Special sale of Angora Wool Mats, pretty,
bright shades two sizes, 6 and cents each.
Also the following Holiday novelties at HALF
PRICE, comprising full stock of these goods:
Plush Hair Receivers, Wisp Broom-hoders,
Basket Pin Cushion, Playing Cards in Cases,
Ivorine Harpin Holders, Calendars, Toilet
Bottles. Fancy Dust Bags, Jewelry Cases, SHAY
ing Tablets, etc.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28
centenniaI Celebration.

The Governor yesterday appointed and
commissioned the following Commission
ers to attend the celebration of the inaugu-
ration of George Washington as President
of the United States: Senators Stanford
and Hearst, and congressman McKenna,
Morrow, Thompson, FELTON,, Vandever and
Biggs.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28

In answer to the question, What be-
comes of all the cracked and used-up bill
lard balls ?" New York contemporary
says that those of real ivory are bought up
and cut into dice and other small articles,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28
Auction To-morrow.

Bell & Co. will sell at 10 A. N. tomorrow
at 927 X street, horses, buggies, wagons,
stoves. carpets and household furniture of
all kinds. AT , P. NJ. tomorrow they will
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28

TOMORROW, in our special sale, ladies'
81 SO silk brocaded slippers, S5c ladies'
81 25 silk plush opera slippers, 65c.: ladies'
81 IS silk plush sandals. Soc; gents 81 80
embroidered slippers, Sc; gents 81 so
morocco slippers, S5c. Red House.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28

Bull-fghting is increasing in popular
favor Spain. More new rings have been
built ng the last twelve years than
during previous twenty
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28

If you have catsrrh you are in danger,
as the disease is likely TO become chronic
and affect your general health, or develop
into consumption. Hoods Sarsaparilla
cures ratarrh
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28
sale of polIs and Tors.

In order to close them all out, they are
marked way down to about one-kalf-s
wonderful change in price from week
ago. Red House
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28

BRANCH Liebig international surgicaL
Institute. of San Francisco, at 1907 Fourth
street
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28

GET pair of those ladies' splendid kid
gloves at 6s cents pair, at Farmers and
Mechanics Store.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28

In order to close Christmas slippers for
men and women. they have been marked
down about half See what beautiful de
signs they are. Red House.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28

CHRISTMAS and holiday musical goods
inst received. Largest stock in the city at
Mathushek Piano Agency, Cooper's Music
Store.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28

DR.. I &c & Co.. San Frsncisco's lead
ing spec us, at 1907 Fourth street.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28
English Training School

DEGIN WITH THE NEW YEAR TO SECURE
ID the advantages OF a reliable educational IN.
stitufion Thorough instruction in all school
branches is given in the English Training De
partuent of TIE SACRAMENTO BUSINESS
COLLEGE. Pupils Of any grade are received
Higher English branches are carefully and faith
fully taught This department is supplied with
competent instructors, an IS under the imme-
date supervision of e graduate Of the Univsr-
sity of the Pacific. Pupils also receive instruc-
lion in PenmanshIp and Bookkeeping from
teachers Of the Commercial Department OF the
College. The best facilities are thus afforded
for obtaining a thorough ard complete educa-
ton. Pupils are received b. the north, quar-
ter or year.
For further information, address
E. C. ATKINSON,
Principal Sacramento Business Coileae.
o6-Spt # Hale's Block, corner Ninth and h SITS.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28

EASY installments, mirrors. pictures
lamps. albums. curtains, rugs, c aoe !:
chairs, baby carriages. Al. Pommer, so6J.s
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28

BRANCH Liebig World Dispensary, 1907
ronrth ST., Sacramento, until January lists
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28
THE RAILROAD TAXES.
THEY WILL RE PAID THIS MORN
ING FOR 1SSS-S9.
Paid for the Southern
Pacific Road.

1t has been industriously, and semi
officially and otherwise stated that the rail-
road companies would not pay Their taxes
this year, and no small amount of dema-
gogic capital has been sought to be made
out of the assumption that the story was
true. There has at no time been any
foundation for such statement, and it is
evident that the story was the child of de-
sire, for those who have most industriously
published it, wished it to prove true for
their own purposes. 1t appears that all
such are doomed to disappointment. The
State and county taxes of the railroad COM
panies, for the fiscal year $780, based
upon the assessments made by the State
Board of Equalization, will be paid into the
State Treasury at its opening this morning,
by E. Black Ryan, representing the South
e. ell
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to cassoria,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-28

GIL L dClIlC OOAu pan y ds 4OllONS-
Central Pacific Railroad Company. .s21s, 3i2 rs
Southern Pacific Railroad Company. 1877, 2T7 SO
Northern Railway Company ............... S. l43 50
California Pacific Railroad Company 1853 %
South Pacific Coast Railway Company. 15,449 Sc
San Joaquin and Sierra Nevada Rail-
road company ............................ 1,s72 II
, 1888-02-25
AUSTRALIA'S H"UNDREDTH
BIRTHDAY.

SYDNEY, Jan. a..
To-day the celebration of the Centenary
OF New South Wales commenced here.
it being the anniversary OF the first lard
ing in the colony of Governor Phillip. with
the unyeil'ng by Lady Darlington of a
statue of q Teen Victoria. The
which was OF a imposing character, was
held IN pres-nc' of the Governors of all the.
Au'tralaSian Colonies, including New Yea.
land, Western Australia, and Fiji.
The festivities in connection, with the
Centenary will extend over an entire week,
anil will include the dedication. of the
Centennial Park, tho opening of the
Agricultural Society's Exhibition; a State
banquet, and an International Anniversary
Regatta, besides minor events. On Thurs
day, 18th inst, tue anniversary of Cap.
tain Phillips proclamation ut sydney Cove
of che new colony, there will be u Q. neral
illumination. The city is now en- fSte, and
is crowded with visitors from all parts.
A larga number of iirvit ations, were issued;
by a commission specially formed for the
purpose, to lea'i;ng politicians and Others,
and the gathering is thoroughly represen4
tative Of Australia, -. =: /,
, 1888-02-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
B ekjendtgjorelse

r HENHOLD til Anordning at Eden Februar
1877 ON Indpodning at Kokopper bekiendt.
gjores herved, at offentlig Vaccination VII
blive afholdt i Frederiksteds Jurisdiction at
L~andphysicus til efternevnte Tider og
paa e~ftern@vnte Steder;
Den 29de FEBRUAR ri. 2 p. m. paa
Kingshill Station,
for -PIanta2erne: Castle, Golden Grove,
Negro Bay, Manning's Bay og Jealousy.
Den Eden MARTS H. 10 a, m. paa Two
Williams Skole,
for Plantagerne: Hannah's Rest, Camporico,
Concordia, Whim, Good Hope and Bay,
Carlton, Cane, H0gensborg, Walbergaard,
Cane Valley, Beck's Grove, St. Georges Hill,
Og Two Williams.
Den eden MARTS III. 1p.m. paa Frederik-
steds Politikammer, for Byen Frederik-
sted med F0rstBder:
Plantagerne: La Grange, Prosperity. viii.
lians, Sprat Hall, Nj. Washington, Buffers
Bay. North Side, Hamsbay, Lit. LAGRANGE,
Jolly Hill. Brook Hill, Orange Grove, Mt.
Peliier, Two Friends, Mt. Stewart, Annaly,
Rose Hill, Spring Garden, Pleasant Valley,
Mt. Victory, Nicholas, Punch, Oxford, Wheel
of Fortune, Two Brothers Smiths Field,
Stony Ground, og Whites Bay.
Den Ode MARTs III. 9 a. m. paa Diamond
Skole, for:
Plantagerue: Williams Delight, Enfield
Green, Diamond, Betry's Hope, Cooper's
Bay, Envy, Paradise, Adventure, NJ. Pleasant
and PlesSens, Grove Place, Hard Labour,
Fountain, River, Upper Love, Lower Love,
Allendale, st, Georges og Mountain.
Frederiksteds Politikammer den 23de
Februar 1888.
R. PETERSEN.
, 1888-02-25
KILOGRAMS.
ST. CROIX STATION.

New York Feb. 23nd.-The new Fishe.
~ treaty concluded between the United
States and the British Government, en-
bolyiIg the agreement arrived at by tLe
Commissioners, with regard to the inter.
probation of the treaty of 1918, provides for
the appointment of a joint commission to
delimit the waters reserved to Canada. and
that the privileges of American fishing
vessels shall be, the. same as other yes.
sells, except in respect. to the purchase
of bait, which is prohibited. Until the
treaty be ratified the American fishermen
are to enjoy large privileges.
The Duke and Duchess Of Baden have
, 1888-02-25
Publication,

IN accordance with the Ordinance End
February 1877 concerning vaccination it is
hereby made known, that public vaccination
will be performed in Frederiksted's JurisdiC-
ton by the Kings Physician at the after
mentioned times and places
The 29th FEBRUARY 1888 at 2 o'clock
p. m. at Kings Hill, for:
Estates Castle, Golden Grove, Negro Bay,
Manning's Bay and Jealousy.
The End MARCH at 10 o'clock a. NJ. at
Two Williams school house, for
Estates: Hannah's Rest, Camporico, Concor-
dia, Whim, Good Hope & Bay, Carlton,
Cane, Hogensborg, Walbergaard, Cane Val
ley, Beck's Grove, St. Georges Hill and
Two Williams.
The End MARCH / o'clock p. m. at
Frederiksted's Police Office for the town
of Frederiksted with Suburbs;
Estates: La Grange, Prosperity, Williams,
Sprat Hall, Mt. Washington, Buffers Bay,
North Side, Hams Bay, 1t. Lagrange, jolly
Hill, Brook Hill, Orange Grove, Mt. Pellier,
Two Friends, Mt. Stewart, Annaly, Rose
Hill, Spring Garden, Pleasant Valley, Mt.
Victory, Nicholas, Punch, Oxford, Wheel
of Fortune, Two Brothers, Smiths Field,
Stony Ground, and Whites Bay.
The 9th MARCH at 9 o'clock a. m. at
Diamond school for:
Estates: Williams Delight, Enfield Green,
Diamond, Betty's Hope, Cooper's Bay,
Envy, Paradise, Adventure, Mt. Pleasant
& Plessens, Grove Place & Hard Labor,
Fountain. River, Upper Love, Lower Love,
Allandale, St, Georges & Mountain.
Frederiksted's Police Office, the 23rd Feb.
ruary 1888.
R. PETERSEN.
, 1888-02-25

arrived at San Reno. The Crown Prince
Is better. The alarmist reports which
have been recently circulated are denied,
The medical bulletin, however, is reserved,
and there is great anxiety i'll Berlin.
The Paris press fear that IL crisis will
occur If the Cabinet insists on the Chamber
OF Deputies voting money for secret ser
Woe.
The Public Prosecutor, insmnming up the
Wilson case, declared that NJ. Wilson'S
conduct had been downright venal, and
he therefore demanded the infection of the
minimum punishment provided by the code,
which is one years Imprisonment.
The Projects of the departments of the
Loire, Marine, and Loiret, referring to bv
elections pending, have informed the
Government that the Radical Committee
IN Paris will nominate General Boulanger
10 every vacancy, Notwithstanding his
being ineligible.
A Vienna despatch states that Count
AaInOky has accepted RuSSia's 0vertures
for the settlement OF the Bulgarian ques-
ten, and hopes that Italy and England
WlIl follow his example.
The Under Secretary of State for the
COLONIES stated IN The House of Commons
mat the native Government Of the Tonga
Islands had been induced to stop the per
secution OF the Wesleyan missionaries.
The British Chamber of Commerce has
adopted IA resolution advocating an arbi.
tration treaty with the United States. A
resolution in favor of Fair Trade was re-
jectpd.
The collapse Of the Clyde shipbuilding
trade is predicted.
London, Febry. 22nd.-Sugar in stock
ON the 18Th instant was Do, 900 tons. Last
year 2Ol,0O0 tons.
New York, Feb ~23rd.-Lltest bulletins
sheW that the Crown Prince is making
ia vOrabIe progress.
In the House of Commons n motion pro.
posing to create a tribunal to fix judicial
rents in Scotland was negatived.
MI. Labouchere asked if the Government
We're bound to interfere i. the event Of p
war between France and Italy, declaring
that the Marquis Of Salisbury's foreign
plIIcy indicated Il haired of France. The
Ond"r Secretary Of State for Foreign
Affairs IN reply said that the statement
was m'SchIrvOuS and reckless, aud that no
French statesman would attribute such q
policy TO the Marquis of Salisbury. Mr..
Gladstone said he hoped there was IL unity
OF all parties to maintain England's foreign
poiIcy. Ihr RI. Hon. w. II. Smith declar-
ed that any suspicion of thu existing
harmony with France was grOundIess.
Lord Randolph Churchill, speaking at
oxford, denied that he had called The Irish
foui iendS. The present Parliament, he
sad, was likely to last till 1898. and the
irish party he feared was doomed to failure.
1t IS stated that Austria agrees with
RUSSIA that Prince Ferdinaud'S presence in
Bulgaria is illegal, but recognizes his
election to the throne as legal.
l'aly Will Cooperate with England and
AUSTRIA with regard to Bulgaria.
h'tSSI@ retralnS from entering into direct
negotiations with Austria, and Count
Kalnoky responds through Primes Bis
Barbados Feb. 23rd-Sir Charles Packer,
late Chief Justice, died here on Tuesday.
, 1888-02-25
''T9l$ WIS.,"
5 trjstiaasir6 il. Sruix
Saturday Feb. 25th 1888.

His ExceIlency Governor Arendrup left
yesterday for St. Thomas per schr. Vigilant.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-03-10

sell his property and relieve his neces
sites. He left practically nothing to
his children and they received some
two sums of $1,000 each from the
Legislatures of two of the Southern
States.
John Tyler left some property, but II
all went to his second wife. One OF
his sons, General John Tyler, who
drove four-in-hand while his father
was in the White House. and who was
then called the handsomest man in
Washington. lives off position in the
Treasury Department and one of Ty-
ler's most accomplished daughters, a
lady who presided over the Executive
Mansion after her mothers death and
until her father married Julia Gardner.
is guest at Corcoran's Old Ladies
Home. A man who claims to be one
of the Washington family. and who, by
the way, has face strikingly like that
of the President, peddles trinkets in a
Little booth in the Pension Building.
Dolly Madison. the Presidents wife,
was. during part of her last days, fur
nished food by a colored man who had
been in President Madison's service.
She got. however, large sum of mon
ey from Congress for Madison's papers,
and it was this that eased her declining
vaorS
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-03-10
Wouldn't Stay in His Coffin.

A. A. Minter, wealthy farmer liv-
ing near Victor. in Fayette County, w.
Va. has just had an experience which
seldom occurs. A night or two ago he
retired in usual health, and at an early
hour the next morning he complained
of sickness, and had doctor summon
ed. By the time the physician arrived
the farmer was. to all appearances,
dead. All efforts at resuscitat on failed,
and the doctor left, pronouncing him
dead Preparations were made for the
funeral, and the supposed corpse was
prepared and placed in the casket. still
no signs of life appearing. While at
the funeral the friends were viewing
the body. some one noticed that the
eyelid twitched slightly, and a doctor
was called. The body was then found
to be quite warm. and on being taken
from the casket the man was restored
to consciousness, and is now rapidly
recovering .-Baltin1or Anserican.