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Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-03

Regular Meeting of California Lodge,
No. 1885, X. of H., this MONDAY EVENING,
December Sd, at Changers Hall, at 7;30 o'clock.
Election of officers and other important business
to come before the Lodge.
c. H. 81 IEPHENSON, Dictator.
, 1888-06-14
CONVERSATION.
1t Is Enjoyed with a Five Minute Limit
at an Entertaining Party.

There was an entertainment given last
evening under the auspices Of the Queen
Anne club which was decidedly unique
among the social affairs of the city. The
entertainment was given at the residence
of Mrs. Gen. David, who was the hostess
of the evening. Among the guests was
Miss Mry Rogers OF Dubuque, Ia, who
is en- route to California, but remained over
a few days visiting her friend Mrs. L.
Mason-Smith. The formal part of the
entertainment was opened with
a paper on Madame Roland" read by
Miss Rogers. The paper was a character
study of the most celebrated woman pro-
duced by the French revolution. The in
tellectual growth and development OF
Madame Roland were sketched rapidly
and wildly. incidentally a keen insight
was given into the most remarkable social
upheaval the world has ever witnessed.
Miss Rogers paper was highly interesting
in itself, but the interest was greatly
heightened by the charming manner of
its delivery.
Each guest present was provided with
a handsome programme similar to those
used In bathrooms. On each programme
we're twelve numbers, each of which rep
resented five minutes conversation with a
previously selected partner of the oppo-
site sex. This feature OF the evening
passed off with brilliant success, and the
five minute limit was found entirely too
short to CRAFTY the hungering desire for
conversation which 1.-The occasion itself
seemed to develop.
A lunch was subsequently, served by the
hostess, Mrs David, with all the artistic
~appurtenances for which the lady has be-
come noted. Each guest was presented
with a leaf of what was called intellectual
salad'"' which inclosed a quotation aptly
hitting off some distinguishing character
istic. A song, superbly rendered by Mrs.
Glover, with Miss Bergman accompany
in on the piano, and a clever original
recitation by Miss King of Minneapolis,
closed an evening of unalloyed pleasure
such as is rarely enjoyed.
, 1888-06-14
A Very Queer Freak.


Lightning PLAYED a queer caper in the
neighborhood of Charley Buell's ranch
about the time the electric storm visited
Buffalo. 1t struck and splintered a fence
post and for a distance of 400 yards jerked
the barbed wire loose without breaking a
strand. But the strangest part of the
occurrence as related by Charlie is yet to
be told. AS everybody knows, barb wire
is held in place by wire staples, which
are driven into the post about an inch.
Well, when the damage became known
Charlie repaired to the scene and found
that the electric fluid had pulled only one
end of the staples out, leaving the other
firmly imbedded in the posts. and the ex.
tracted ends were neatly twisted into cork
screws and nickel plated. Buell. always
was a lucky man.
, 1888-06-14
BANDANA.
Something About the Banner of De-
mOcracy.

1.-The name bandana," said a bookworm
who had been looking up the subject,
was first applied in the East Indies,
where the fabric originated"
Worcester says that it is a kind of silk
handkerchief, or a style of calico printing,
in which white or brightly colored spots
are produced on a red ground. 1t is ex-
t%ensively used as a head gear by the people
of warm climates. The traveller sees Mex
leans, the negroes of the south. Spaniards
and Italians wearing them on their heads.
Webster gives bandana as "a species of
silk or cotton handkerchief having a uni
formly dyed ground, usually of red or
blue, with white figures of a circular or
~lozenge FORM" also "a style of calico
printing in which white or bright spots
arc produced on a red or dark ground"
Webster spells the word with both two
and three ems, but gives preference to the
pair.
The title of Old Bandana was applied
to Senator Thurman on account of his
custom of using the handkerchief of this
style long after'it had been discarded by
those giving attention to the matter of
dress. When speaking the Old Roman
holds a bandana in his hand the greater
portion of the time.
, 1888-06-14
A BACK-DoW N.
Denver sports AFRAID of a Cheyenne
MINI.

The acknowledged champion trap and
wing shot of Colorado, the alleged supe-
rior of all shotgun devotees of the broad
West, and the man who shot a tie with
the famous DR.. Carver, has after arrang-
ing a contest through his accredited rep
resentative and shooting partner, refused
to meet a modest Cheyenne marksman
who accepted his challenge. The faint
hearted one is Victor Kennicutt of Den
yer, who is said to be a very fine gentle
man personally, and who has made many
perfect scores before the trap.
Sometime since Compton, the man re-
ferred to as Kennicutt's sporting mate,
visited Cheyenne for the avowed purpose
of making a match for the Colorado in
vincible. lie sought out Pete BerGersen
who introduced him to John Schuneman
as a gentleman liable to accommodate his
friend. MI. Schuneman promptly picked
up the gauntlet throwndown by Compton,
and as the challenged party selected the
Cheyenne fair grounds for the contest.
Other arrangements to the entire satisfac-
ton of Compton were made in the pres
ence of witnesses.
After performing his mission Compton
returned to his home, but before depart
ing assured the Cheyenne man that for
NAL articles of agreement and forfeit mon
ey would reach this city last Tuesday
evening. The mails we're watched but
the missive they longed for never came.
Yesterday a letter on the subject was re-
ceived. but it contained nothing to clinch
the bargain. Following is a copy of the
communication:
DENVER, April r. Friend Berger
seat will be impossible for Kennicutt
to make a match and go to Cheyenne and
shoot. His business is such that he can
not leave it. OF course | am referring to
the proposed match that Compton was
talking about with Mr.. S%chuneman.
Compton leaves for the South this even
ing and asked me to attend to this. Yours
truly, ii. NJ. BosTwICK,
p. s. My private idea is that "Vic's"
boss don't like to have him shoot for
stuff.
Taking one thing in consideration with
another the action of the Denver men is
an unqualified back down. Either Ken
nicutt or his hackers are afraid of Schune-
man.
The Cheyenne man and his money are
ready at all times.
, 1888-06-14
TOWN TALK.
CossIpy Little paragraphs PICKED Up
Throughout the City.

A phrenologist has invaded the burg.
The MAXIMUM temperature yesterday
was so, minimum $40.
The militia company will meet at Keefe
hall to morrow evening.
Jas. NJ. Sterritt of Saratoga has been
reappointed a notary publio for Laramie
county.
Alderman Hammond last evening
shipped a demiiohn of the new Crow
creek water to Omaha for analysis.
The spring water from the newly dis
covered u%ndercurrent will be at the service
of the public within ninety days.
Geo. Miller defeated Jacob Gauff at
horseback riding the other evening. They
raced from the city limits to the fort.
Tickets for the commencement exer-
cises were exhausted at moor yesterday.
The capacity of the opera house will be
taxed this evening.
The tariff debate at the opera house
this evening will be well worth hearing.
The participants in the discussion have
prepared for the occasion very carefully.
Prof. Broad of Denver conducted the
final rehearsal OF the Gilmore chorus a
Inman's store last evening. The Chey-
enne contingent includes some splendid
yocalists.
, 1888-06-14

For the past two days workmen have
been engaged in repairing the Alert hose
house. Alderman Altman agitated the
subject until the council consented to al
low the expenditure of a few dollars on
the building. The cracks in the front
wall have been filled and supports placed
in hat portion of the structure. A few
crumbling brick have been replaced by
solid cubes and the ceiling of the appar-
atus room has been replastered. The
boys are duly appreciative OF the consid-
Grafton of the city authorities.
, 1888-06-14
FOR RENT.
FL Il A IT HIS


Q. What two letters express the most
agreeable people in the world2
A. U and [.
Q. Why is the letter T like matrimony?
A. 1t is the end Of quiet and the begin
ming of trouble.
Q. Why are kisses like the creation?
A. They are made of nothing and yet
are very good.
Trade at Heath's Cash Grocery and
Market.
Q. Why is a weather cock like ambi-
A. 1t is a vane and differing thing to
aspire.
Q. Who is the oldest Lunatic?
A. Time out of mind.
Heath sells cheap for Cash.
Q. What never asks questions but re-
qulres frequent answers?
A. The front door bell.
Q. What most frequently becomes a
woman
A. A little girl.
Give Heath your trade and a V money
Q. Why is a lawyer like a restless
sleeper2
A. He lies first on one side and then on
the other.
Cash buys most at Heath's Corner
store.
Q. What is the difference between a
%honeycomb and a honeymoon
A. One is composed of little cells and
the other is one big sell.
Q. Why is a dogs tail like a very old
person?
A. Because it is in-irm.
Heath sells Groceries, Provisions, and
Meats of all kinds for Cash at low prices.
Q. What rose is born to blush unseen2
A. Negroes.
Fruits and Vegetables for Cash at Low
Prices at Heath's.
, 1888-06-14
Another Mystery.

Coroner Chafiu received the following
telegram Yesterday:
FoRT LARAMIE, June 13.-JoFa r.
Chd6in, Coroner: The body of John
Hilbert was found dead near here yester-
day. Cause OF death unknown.
B. A. HART.
No one here knows anything about
John Hilbert,
Coroner Chafin leaves for Fort Lara
mic on the Cheyenne & Northern this
morning.
, 1888-06-14
ALL FOR BLAINE.
The California Delegation En- Route
East.
They Will Invade Chicago $50
Strong.
An Interview With Chairman Cread
Raymond.

The Pacific coast delegates to the Ma
tional Republican convention must have
taken long sleeps before leaving their sa-
luxurious cline. When the ten car special
train reached this city at 1890 o'clock
this morning a majority of the occupants
were still wide awake.
A couple of reporters and a number of
night hawks sen up a cheer as the train
pulled into the yard. There was no for
NAL reception, but the travellers took
moonlight strolls about the depot and eau
cussed on the platforms during the wait.
Tho trip is a first class excursion. The
delegates eat and sleep on the train and
are very comfortable indeed.
A car containing California wines was
labelled Have you heard the news from
0regon2'
There we're three delegations aboard,
representing California, Oregon and Ne
vada. The territorial contingents failed
to appear at Green River, as per an
nouncement.
THE LEADER reporter, in quest OF re-
liable information, sought out Col. Cread
Raymond, chairman of the California del
egation, and secured a very pleasant in
terview with the gentleman.
One hundred and fifty ladies and gen.
tlemen comprise the party and the trip
thus far has been exceedingly pleasant.
Nearly everywhere they have been re-
ceived by Republican clubs and serenad-
ed by bands.
Among the notables aboard are Cover
nor Stevenson of Nevada; Corporal Tan
ner, who has been stamping Oregon for
the Republicans, because, being without
feet. he could travel in no other way; NJ.
II. De Young of the San Francisco
Chronicle; Morris Estee, whom the Cali
f%ornians propose shall preside over the
Chicago convention, and young Col. Fred
Croker, acting president of the Southern
Pacific railway.
We are for Blaine unanimously"
said Col. Raymond in response to a
question. We believe he will accept if
nominated by reclamation. Our boys
agreed to work for him incessently at a
meeting held this afternoon. One of our
silver tongued orators will present the
Plumed, Knights name to the convention.
We did more to nominate Blaine in 1884
than the delegation from his own state
and feel hat he belongs to us. We will
pledge the electoral vote of the coast to
Blaine"
The coast banner is a muslin flag with
a bronze bear on the stripes. They also
have a large quantity of pine cones along.
While the reporter was conversing with
Mr.. Raymond he received an invitation
for the party to take a drive at Council
Bluffs. 1t was accepted.
Corporal Tanner and Col. Raymond
addressed an assemblagc at Laramie,
where a halt of an hour was made.
The travellers are loud in their praises
ofthe management ofW. D. Sanborn and
j. V. Parker, Burlington and Union
Pacific representatives, who are in charge
of the finest train which ever passed
through this city.
The party spent twelve hours at Salt
Lake, and will larry an equal time in
Denver. They travel over the Union
Pacific from Denver.
, 1888-06-14
A Good Chance.

The owners of a fine Silver Crown
miuing property, which shows pay mineral
from grass roots down, offer a third in
terest in the property to any party or
parties who will do one hundred feet
development work. For further particu-
lars address miner" Leader office.
, 1888-06-14
Higher Court.

Following is a synopsis of the business
transacted by the supreme court yester-
day:
Chas. +. Perkins vs.. j. M. Mcdowell,
presented and submitted.
N. Baldwin VS.. the tax collector ofFre-
mont county, same.
Culver & Arnold VS.. jeremiah Graham,
same.
The famous fence case will come up for
consideration this morning.
, 1888-06-14

Two men with a large number of new
knives in their possession we're arrested at
Greeley by the marshal of that place yes
terday. They arc supposed to be the
burglars who made a raid on Schweic-
kert's hardware store Monday morning.
Constable Goddard went after them last
evening.
, 1888-06-14

The gentlemen selected to view the
proposed road from Wendover to Sunrise
have prepared a detailed report which
will be submitted to the commissioners
the 10Th inst. The road will be l3. 43
miles long, and the damages will amount
Il AAEE
, 1888-06-14
that ace

M that ace
keep u large stock of Car
pets Of all grades and that
ace receiCe neaU styles each
season and that ace make,
fit and lag them On short
notice. We carry the best
quality, most desirable
StyIe and sell at the IOUest
price. #. E. W:fRREV'
.NercantiIe Company
, 1888-06-14

We haze just reCetUed a
nesU and complete stock of
Val Paper, borders and
Decorations. .HLrHCLiUe
Styles. LOsU st Prices. II.
II. W:fRREN MercanEiIe
Comp any.
, 1888-06-14

W hare nOsU fn oar emf
pIOy a first class HphOLsfef--
err. HI orders tUiH receiUe
prompt and careful atteh-
tiOn. #. II. X
MercantaIe Company.
, 1888-06-14

Hoods ~Sarsaparilla is peculiar to itself
and superior to all other preparations in
strength, economy, and medical merit.
, 1888-06-14
DECORATIVE Art Rooms.

am prepared to give lessons in art
embroidery and all kinds of painting.
Large stock of embroidering materials on
hand. Agent for self threading needles.
Mrs. +. d. ROBINSON,
2l4 Maple Terrace.
, 1888-06-14

Is the best workingmen's house in Chey-
enne. Weekly board at bed rock. Open
all night,
, 1888-06-14

Everything which belongs to pure,
healthy blood is impaired by Hoods Sar-
saparilla. A trial will convince you of its
mnrit
, 1888-06-14

WANTED-A competent cook and
%laundress; none other need apply. Apply
at once to No. SOB East Seventeenth
street.
, 1888-06-14

Prof. Grimes will give another free lee
ture on p~hrenology tonight.
, 1888-06-14

WE vG0SOV~ B Blood A Siiais
Is warranted, is because it is the best
Blood Preparation Known. 1t will posi-
lively cure all Blood Diseases, purifies the
Whole system, and thoroughly builds up the
constitution. Remember, we guarantee it.
DR.. v. N. Hunt.
, 1888-06-14
Hotel.

Why stop at a jim crow house when you
can stop at the Occidental for the same
money!
, 1888-06-14

WANTED Vacant block. Ground
between Themes and Seymour. north Of
Twenty second street. Give cash price in
writing by July l.. V. Baker.
, 1888-06-14
WANTED.

WANTED.-Woman for general house
work. Apply to Mrs. G. f. Putnam,
quartermaster's depot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-06-19
What Arc yYeeda 2

No, bo,Anically. or scientifically, bot
spfcincAlly DO We always consider ihis
yor,i weed In 10 broAiest sensei Whist
constitutes q weeii Certainly, We al
know whn common weeds are, even
though We DO not al 30 our duty Ia crafl-
eating them, bat there IL . class of weeds
that may be We DO not always properly
recognize a. such. We may consistsnuY
elas. any plan, weed that eumbers The
ground ,o The deifimeut or destruction OF
plants that are wanted for useful purposes.
Therefore, cultivated plants become weeds
when there 10 supefcnliy Of them. II
there are two or three more cucumber
plants In . hill than can successfully grow
ihefe. or this much more than II needed,
these surplus plants are last a. much
weeds a. bArn.grass or Canada ihisiles.
The polni I wish 10 mske, then, Il that .
plant too much In any place Il weed, and
In We have no other place FOR IL should be
removed and put with other weeds. A. q
general rule, no, enough s,,sniior Il paid
20 thl. operation OF thinning. IL may be
carried TOO far In being done too early,
before We know Whist the Insects or the
weather are going 70 DO, or by taking ou,
TOO many plants, but - . rule, II observe
correctly, thi. operation Il not carried Tar
enough 10 secure the best results. IL isa
very important factor In insuriug the lsrg'
est return. possible from given ground
with the leAsi expense. A great economy
OF fertilizers will result from = strict
attention 10 this matter, and bat small
amount OF experience Il necessary 10 en.
aDle one 20 see how far 10 20 with H. In
thinning out II We are ~ work upon .
plant that IL easily transplAnted, always
utilize al the plants We eau nni room Tor
by setting them out Ia places where they
will moles, nothing else. In thus nlling
up the hooks aud corners We shall transfer
these surplus plsnts from the category OF
weed. ~ the li.t OF useful plants. Ia thin
ming bee,- the plants culled out will serve
well - greens, ~ many = farmers Vile
knows. and with sn eye 10 this In the
nrst place II IL well 20 SOW beet seed quite
thlekly, remembering however. thst two
or three beets come from one seed. Let
Us pay good attention IN this thinning pro-
cess while We are wedding, and see that
We never neglect this important feature In
making the most OF our ground. We shall
all hud room and opportunity for Improve
ment In this regard IL II one OF the little
things that mske the money In the farmers
pOcke,-A. Y. REED In New Englsnd
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-06-19
Novelties In Jewelry.
SOME AKIIcLEs oT ADoRSMESr foR IA.
DIES AND GENTLEMEs.


A pretty idea In scarf pins is crab in
green enamel. with claws and an edglns
Of gold.
A wild duck. with widespread wings
Of enamel on silver. i. unique design in
brooches.
A Roman aI Of gold, 10 the centre OF
which /. set an ancient Roman coin, Is an
odd brooch recently seen.
A pretty matchbox recently seen rep
resented a hslf.burn, cigar in gold. The
a.he. were Of oxidized silver.
A unique idea 10 scarf Pins Is fishing
rod Of gold with suspended line. On the
end Of the line is a small diamond.
Two fishing rods Of gold, crossed and
supporting in the centre fish and h'h
bag Of the same material. is an attractive
brooch.
An owls head Of Roman gold, con-
nec,ed by means Of two links to a tree
bough Of the same material, does servie'
a. cuff button.
In watches . pleasing style recentl,
seen Wa. silver case shaped as horse
shoe and topped with large biz OF the
same material.
A large huntsmAa's horn Of gold, II
the centre Of which is the head OF 70,
beld in place by large hunting whip. i
. nea, idea in brooch designs.
An .eorn's hu.k Of B,ruscan gold. eel
in the centre with large pearl surround
ed by . circle Of small diamonds, Is
unique idea in ear drops.
Two hor.eshoes Of platinum. held to
r,,her At the centre with . gold ridin.
whip, over which lies = jockey cap o
opal. and diamonds, is a pretty brooch
recently seen.
A series OF flexible links. half OF eael
link being made OF ensmeled E,ruseaI
gold and the other half Of the plain ma
terisl, IL . design In bracelets that 81
tracts favorable attention.
The Don QaiIo,e lead Peneiiiss pleas
ing little affair. IL consists Of = loni
golden tube, At the top OF which sa min
iature silver figure Of the khisht OF th'
rueful oountersn in full armor.
An elaborate design In paper cutters !
one with broad. heavy handle OF hand
.omely etched oxidired silver and blade
Of motber.of.pesrl, studded At diasren
portions with small silver knobs.
An sx,rsvsgsnt idsain drinking horns
or ws.sil cups. ia fish Of bronze, tn
whole body Of which Is covered With
series Of enamslsd pictures representing
various toas,s. The fish 10 held aloft b,
. mermaid Of bronze, who supports her
self on the back Of . large turtle by be
tail Of vsh.oolord green snsmsl.-Jsw
slsn' Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-06-19
A Secretary of Agriculture.

The bill creating . department OF sgri.
culture, TO be pr esided over by secretary
OF agriculture who shall be q member OF
the Presidents Cabinet, which passed the
House by the slmos, unanimous vote OF
s3l TO IS, IL likely soon 10 become law.
The Senstei IL said 10 be In favor OF the
bill, aud as the business OF that body IL In
an advanced stage, 10 is confidently ex-
pected that this hill will soon be reached
and will he passed. While agriculture IL
easily admitted 20 be the fouuds,iou OF the
nations prosperity, 10 II most fitting
move. too long delayed, 20 have II repre-.
sented In tie highest delibers,ive body OF
the government. With Secretly OF
Agriculture In the Cabinet the standing,
the bearings, and the interests Of the agri.
culture OF the country will not be over.
looked or neglected. This move secuted,
taken with the establishment OF the szri.
cultural experiment stations, may be hall.
ed as important steps by our government
In recognition Of the wants OF agriculture.
and most plainly show that II the farming
classes would have their Interests protect.
ed by the government they have only To
look after them and see tha, II is done.
A business that could call back the gold
from European countries at . time when
the credit OF the nation was shaken, pay
the war debt, pile up uneAlled for money
In the treasury, and send prosperity again
into every nook aud corner OF the land,
has Q right 10 stand mp and ask recogni'
tion.-Malne Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-06-19
100 poses Ono Dollar
An Even Trotter.

The old-lsshiOned clergymen In old times
used To be very good judges OF horse q -h.
They had 10 be, for they did most OF their
travelling on horseback. The story goes
OF noted circuit preacher In southern New
Hampshire, that be once gave most uuex.
pected testimony 10 his keenne.s a. critic
and lodge. II was q s,lll Suniay In mid
summer. Every window In the church
was wide open The air seemed hardly IN
move. The buIIing OF the locps,s Ia the
field came In from sfar, and accompanying
vas the scent Of the pines from The grove
near the sscred edinee. Not far distant
was wooden bridge. The preacher bad
lust completed the treatment OF the M.
teenth "hesd OF the discourse" aud WAS
psusiug for ~ instant on tbs verge OF slx'
teenthly. Just then Was heard the clear.
quick, measured FOOTBALLS o. trottlpg
horse passing over the bridge The PASTOR
paused, and looked st his congregation !
the congregation looked At the pastor.
Then said the pastor, In q tons OF confident
Judgment, and with touch OF certainty OF
general agreement 10 his tone
"Mighty even trotting beast that six.
teenthly, my hearers and th. sermon was
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