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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-08-21

fornia and the other States and Territories
of the Pacific coast. Mr.. Crocker's wealth
was well used. Hewas generous he made
no ostentatious display of his charity, but
he was always ready to extend aid in
deserving cause. He knew the value of
education, and gave literally toward the
support of various institutions for the care
of friendlesS youth. He took great in
terest in the formation of the Associated
Charities of this city, and contributed
largely to the support of that associa-
ton. He paid over $4,000 for
the building of a Home for the
Boys and Girls Aid Society of San
Francisco and contributed annually
large sum to its support His sympathy
for the distressed was shown three years
ago, after the fire which destroyed his
building on Bush street In that fire he
! lost nearly 100000, the property being
entirely uninsured. He was in the East
at the time and received the news of the
loss by telegraph but his first thought was
not of his own loss, but of the bereaved
families Of the two unfortunate iremen
who sacrificed their lives while endeavor-
| ing to stay the progress OF the flames, and
he Immediately telegraphed orders to place
| at their oispoSaI the sum Oh 20,UUU. The
very nature of the cases referred to made
his generosity in those instances matters
Of public news, but it is well known that
thousands of dollars have been bestowed
| by him for the relief Of the deserving
| poor, the expenditure of which was known
only to himself and the recipients of his
! charity. His death was comparatively
sudden. He was not an old man, not
quite 66 years Of age, and until a few days
ago seemed to have yet many years of use
full life before him, but an overruling
| Providence willed otherwise Death has
taken him, but he will still live in the
memories, not only of his bereaved wife
and children, but of the people of the
whole Pacific coast, who to-day are reap
ing the benefits of the work that he and
those associated with him accomplished
| in his liietime.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-08-21
A Self.Made Man.

lSdn IduClSCO hepOIll
The ancestors of Mr.. Croker were of
titled with New England history as early
as 1860. Some of their descendants sub
sequently removed to Albany, New York,
and eventually settled near Troy, in that
State, where the subject of our notice was
born on the 18th day of September, 1922.
His family were not in affiuent circum-
stances, and as his services were needed to
aid in its support, Mr.. Croker found but
little time in which to secure the limited
education available in those days. He
had, however, spirit not easily thwarted
by adverse circumstances, and, in the in
tervals of labor, he succeeded in acquir-
ing knowledge of the English branches.
He read with avidity such books as he was
able to obtain, and from the newspapers
he derived general knowledge of current
events.
When nine years of age he believed
himself capable of earning his own living,
and with this object in view he began the
sale of newspapers and periodicals, and in
this he was SO successful that in a few
years he establisheda news agency in Troy,
from which he derived considerable profit.
Having carefully saved the money thus
obtair9 I'd, he aided his father in the pur-
chase of farm in Northern Indiana, and
went with him to build new home in
that wilderness of the West. He labored
hard with his father for two and half
years in clearing, fencing and cultivating
the new farm, when the mother sickened
and died, and the family was broken up.
After several years of varying fortune,
during which Mr. Croker learned the
trade of blacksmith and became an expert
workman, the news of the gold discover
les in California determined him to try
his fortune in the land Of wonderful vi
cissitudes. In the spring of 1850 he COM
menced his journey across the plains, and
reached Sacramento in August of that
year, having occupied one hundred days
in making the trip. Nineteen years there
after he made the same journey in one of
his own palace cars in one hundred hours.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-08-21
OTHER EXPRESSIONS.

W. H. Beatty, A. Leonard, Samuel Law
enson and many other citizens who were
not intimately acquainted with Mr..
Croker spoke of him in general terms as
an energetic, public-spirited man and a
good citizen. Ali felt that in his death
the State had lost one of its best men. The
hope was very generally expressed that the
remains would find their final resting
place in this city, where the great work Of
his life was inaugurated, and where several
members of his family are already buried.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-08-21
Will Ever Be Remembered.

Charles Croker, the railroad magnate,
died suddenly at the Hotel Del Monte
near Monterey, early Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Croker was identified with the great
railway system of this State since it was
organized and as a thorough business man
he had few equals. Many of our citizens
remember him as business man of moderate
means in Sacramento early in the sixties
and his phenomenal success as a railroad
builder during the past twenty years is
familiar to the public. He and his associ-
ates have done much to develop the growth
and settlement of California and his name
will ever be remembered as public bene-
factor. He leaves wife and four children
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-08-21

these years. His work gave HIM fullness
OF years. 1t is not given to most men to
accomplish as much. 1t is the strong man
who has fallen. For the work he was
appointed to do he had hardly an equal in
this State, and not many in the whole
country. The builder, the indomitable
executor, who went on his way conquering
where other men would have been van
pushed, rests from his labors.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-08-21
A MEMORABLE Lie.
Is. F. Journal of Commerce.l

Is. T. JOURNAL OF JOmmerce.
Not only in railroad circles, but through.
out business and social circles over the
whole Of the United States, the death Of
Charles Croker will be regretted. In con.
junction with Senator Stanford and
Messrs. Hopkins and Huntington, he wa;
the father of the railroad system of the
Pacific coast, and one Of its stanchest and
strongest pillars. He was born near Troy
n. Y, on the 10th Of September, 1922
and WAS descended from one Of the Oldest
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-08-21
His Great Service to the State.
fred Ruff Seminal


Charles Croker was a pioneer, coming
to California from his native State, New
York, in 1S49, locating in Sacramento, on
street, between Eighth and Ninth streets,
and for several years engaged in the dry
goods business. His place of business was
we'll known as the Horse Market" by all
pioneers, and his jolly, good-natured, affa-
BILE, whole-souled, gentlemanly manner
won for him hosts of friends. He was the
same big-hearted, clear headed, generous
friend, millionaire railroad magnate, as he
was when selling calico and tape over a
Sacramento counter. He was one of the
four men-Stanford, Huntington, Hopkins
and Crocker-who organized the Central
Pacific Railroad Company, whose fame as
railroad men has become worldwide
Charles Croker was the practical man of
the company for many years. He is the
second Of the quartet of great and sue
cessful California railroad builders, manag-
ers and owners who have finished their
earthly career and been called to try the
realities of an unknown world. Whatever
may have been the faults of Charles
Crocker-who has no faults? Pho man has
done more to build up this State, advance
its interests and develop its resources than
the late President of the Southern Pacific
Railroad. He will be much missed in the
counsels of the Southern Pacific Company.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-08-21

castle to Salt Lake, grading, blasting,
building with the same push and drive
that had been his through life. Many of
us might envy him his position and great
wealth, but he earned all he got, and Cali
fornia to-day might have been able to make
a better showing if for the past thirty or
forty years there had been more Charlie
C-nnI.l.... y
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18
PITH AND POINT.

&C ,odness is beauty in its best es,
tate
"A homely truth Is better than O
splendid error.
"A mans life is half over before he
learns how to live.
Shake hans wild BEG gah, an
he'll t'ink yo'er one. Judge.
Some men dat am de ahkitecis OBJ
dair own fawchunes creek mighty
Graz builIin' 5. Judge.
Good intentions will not help a
man on his way If he takes the wrong
road. SomervtHe Journal
"A rolling stone gathers no moss.
but it knocks out all opposition at the
foot of the hill - Washington Or tic.
A show spoken of as ~ rare en-
ter'ainment' proved 10 be n perform
anc not we'll done. ~ o. Picayune.
The difference between the life of
an old b. che lor vi the life of an old
maid is that one is fill of fun and the
other isn't.
Some people are rs backward in
paying their respects as though re-
spects were another name for debts. =
7eras Sit1sngs.
Some ID ference: First Spncu-
la'or-"Did he fall in with your
schemep' Second Speculator-'N,.
he tumbled TO it!'-7id- Bits.
-Bjones. who is still bachelor,
saws that he has learned from expert
cnce that girl can smile and smile
and be unwillin' still. -Somervtlle
Journal.
1t is one of the blessings of free
and enlightened country like the
United States that the law-abiding cit
IN never knows that he is governed
until he gets married.
-Landlord-'C Come, Sepp, that is
the tenth match I've seen you strike.
What have you lostP' Sepp-'T m
locking for II match that Tvs dropp ii
on the flo II. "-German Joke.
S you are really going to marry
old Moneybagsp" said frienl to a
New York belle. Yes indeed; but
it's merely dollars and sense ar
rangemen he furnishes the dollars
and the .nse, you know"
The Freshness of Youth.
When we're getting along in years,
And more of the world we see
II almost makes us weep to think
How fresh we used to be-
-BOstOu COur'e~
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18
IN YEARS GONE BY.
Tho Status of Apprentices Now and 1
Former Tines.

Tho Status of Apprentices Now and In
Former Tines.
Apprentices of the present genera
ton are ignorant of the hardships and
misfortunes of the boys in by-gone
days. The latter were members of the
masters family. boarding and sleep
ing with them. Part of his business
was TO mind the children. if there were
any. run all the errands for the house
hold and shop from five o clock in the
morning until seven o'clock in the
evening. and sometimes even later
than that. Many of the boys of the
present day do not believe this. but it
Is nevertheless true. The boy had to
stay as long as the agreement called
for, and IL he ran away he was con-
sidered All outcast. If the parents of
the boy could raise certain sum. the
term of the apprenticeship was short
ened according 10 the amount of
money paid. In time these boys be-
came good mechanics. obtaining a
thorough knowledge of their trade.
The apprentice of to-day is
considered equal in standing
with the mechanic He commences
work at seven o. clock in the morning
and quits at six in the evening, in
some cases earlier, and is never kept
over his regular time The employer
treats him the same as he does his
workmen. some times er. and he is
paid eth r by agreement or what he
is wor h. There are many who still
would like to see the old apprentice
ship system of fifty years ago in force
again. - Carriage Mnnth,y.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18
THE DEVIL FISH DESCRIBED BY
HUGO,

Is not more tenacious monster than malaria.
whether it takes the form of chills and fever
bilious remittant. ague cake OF dumb ague.
Ike the octopus of the story 1t clasps the vic
tim in Its tentaculm and folds him closer and
closer in a horrible embrace. Attacked with
ostetter's Stomach Bitters however 1t grad
ually relaNes its tremendous grip. finally aban-
dons II. and the quondam sufferer liberated at
last, rejoioes in the sense of new born freedom
engendered by the restoration of complete
health. Dyspepsia, too, and constipation. those
old and remorseless enemies of the human fam
lily, give ground, and are finally driven from
the field by this Napoleon of remedies. the
greatest the purest In the family pharmaco-
Lola. rheumatism succumbs to 1t, SO do kid
ney troubles. The nerves. when overstrained,
regain quietude and vigor by its aid. and the
ability TO rest TRANQUILITY and eat with zest are
increased by it. Resort to 1t in time and avoid
unnecessary suffering.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18
TOOK ALL HIS PAINS AWAY,

A. M. Chisholm, of No. 2724 Stoddart
Street, ST. Louis, Mo , writes:
During my long residence in Canada /
suffered for yt ars from severe pains in my
back, across the region of the kidneys, and
by the constant use of ALLooCK's PLAs
TIERS invariably obtained great relief.
Upon removing St. Louis l was again
troubled with the same complaint, and
kiuds of plasters, without being relieved
of pain, so fell back to my old friend ALL
COCK. who gives me more relief than any
other l have ever tried. Ialways recon-.
mend them to my friends and all who suf.
fer from pains and aches of any kind"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

If VI feel dull, drowsy. debilitated, have
sallow color of skin, or ycllowish-brown spots
on face or body, frequent headache or dizzi-
chills, alternating with hot fiushes, low spirits
and gloomy forebodings, irregular appetite,
and coated tongue. you are suffering frola
IndigestiOn, Dyspepsia, and Torpid
Liver, or "Bifiousness.'' In many
cases only part of these symptoms are expe-
rienced. As remedy for all such cases,
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis.
cOvcry is unsurpassed.
For weak Lungs, Splitting OF
Blood, ShOrtness of Breath, Iron.
kindred affections, 1t is an efficient remedy.
SOLD by DRUGGIsTs, at $I.OO, or SIX
BOTTLES for $500.
Send ten cents in stamps for DR.. Pinrce's
book on Consumption. Address,
WORLDS Dfspensary Medical Assoc.
citation, 663 Main Street, BUFFALO, NY.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18
HUMRUG.

Barnum said: THE American People like to
be humbugged." THIS may be true in tie line
of entertainment but not where life Is at stake.
man with consumption, or any lingering dis
ease, looking Death In the face and seeking to
evade his awful grasp. does not like to be trifed
with. So with confidence we place before our
Golden Medical Discovery, sure relief for that
long train of diseases resulting from impure
blood, such as Consumption. Chronic Nasal
Catarrh Liver Complaint, Kidney Disorder
Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Scrofula and Gen
.ral Debility: Time-tried and thoroughly tested
it stands without an equal! Any druggist.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

The Presbyterian ministers of Pitts
burgh have adopted resolution de-
claring their disapprobation of Sunday
newspapers. The resolution calls up
on all lovers of law and order and of a
religious Sabbath to withdraw their
patronage from papers that publish
Sunday editions.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

THE It LiINU DOVE OF FEACE.
A richly frosted quivering flying Dove
A Dream of Life screen calendar. An i'm
ported ideal head. An imported osted
snow scene and full set of magnificent
floral cards. Fourteen artistic pieces
Sent to anyone who will buy from a drug
gist box of the genuine DIR c. MLANE's
CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS (price 25 cts
and mail us the outside wrapper from the
box with cents in stamps. Write your
address plainly. FLEMING Bros, PITTs
BURGH, PA.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

NUT BULK, BUT BUS1NESS'!
is the way Western man put it in expressing
to friend his complete satisfaction In the use
OF Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets. So
mall and yet 80 effectual, they bid fair to sup
plant entirely the old-style pill. An ever-ready
remedy for Sick and Bilious Headache, Bilious
Mild in action wonderful in effecti Put up in
walls. convenient to carry. Their use attended
with no discomfort! These sterling merits &C
count for their great popularity
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

A Missouri man says that he recently went
into the woods. painted q black circle on the
end of a log. and when he went back to the log
an hour later he found three hundred dead rab-
bits there, the animals having mistaken the
circle for a hole In the log. and dashed them.
selves to death against 1t.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

She scolds and frets.
She's full of pets,
she's rarely kind and tender;
The thorn of life
Is q fretful wife
/ wonder what will mend herr
Try DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Ten
to one, your wife Is cross and fretful because
she Is sick and suffering, and cannot control her
nervousness when things go wrong. Make II
healthy woman of her and The chances are you
will make cheerful and pleasant one. "Fav.
orite Prescription" is the only remedy for
womans peculiar ailments, sold by druggists
under a positive guarantee from the manufac.
turers. that 1t will give satisfaction In every
case or money will be refunded. See guaran-
tee on bottle wrapper. Large bottles, 81. Six
for S..
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18
ITCHING PILES.

SYMPTOMS Moisture; intense itching and stinging
most ut night; worse by scratching If allowed to con
tnue tumors form. which often bleed and ulce, ate
becoming very sore. SwAYNE's OINTMENT stops the
itching and bleeding, heals liberation, and In ny
removes the tumos. 1t is equally efcaoious in
curing all Skin Diseases. DIR. SWAYNE & SON
Propretors Philadelphia. SwAYNE's OINTMENT can
be obtained of druggsts Sent by mail for so Cents
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

They are b ing bothered in Mexico
Just as we are here. The local papers
there complain that the ladies who go
TO the bull fights wear such big hats
that it obstructs the view of those be-
hind them
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

"A pound of the ordinary bronze
pennies of the Unitel States is worth
VI. AZ. A pound nickle five-cent pieces
Is worsh$4 j52.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

Salt dissolved in alcohol will remove grease
spots from cloth.
HAVE you tried Hobbs Little Vegetable Pillsl
II not do so at once. and you will ever after
sound their praise.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18
CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED

TO the EdltOr =
Please inform your readers that have DOS
tive remedy for the above named disease. BY
its timely use thousands of hopeless cases have
been permanently cured. l shall be glad to
send two bottles of my remedy FREE to any OF
your readers who have consumption II they will
send me their Express and p. O. address.
Respectfully.
T. A. SLOCUM. M. c.. ISL Pearl St. New YORK
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

WASTING DISORDERS OF
CHILDREN,
ScOtt's Emulsion Of Pure Cod Liver Oil
with Hypophosphites Is unequalled The ra-
pidity with which children gain flesh and
strength upon 1t is very wonderful. Read the
following: Il have used SCOTS Emulsion in
cases of ricketts, and Marasmus of long stand
ing and have been more than pleased with the
results, as in every case the Improvement was
marked."-J. NJ. MAIN, NJ. d.. New York.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

Pisos Cure for Consumption is the best Cough
Medicine. If you don't believe it, take a dose
BY druggists, Csc. a bottle.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18
A CANDID CONFESSION.
Ask for Joys Vegetable sarsaparilia.

Unlike most so called blood purifiers 1t does not
employ mercurials or other dangerous minerals,
but Is q compound of powerful extracts and con-
centrated juices OF vegetable alternatives indigo
nous to California. 1t is fortunate combination
of the very finest blood purifier. liver and kidney
remedy and stomach regulator in existence Pre-
pared only by the EDWIN w. JOY Co., San Fran
cisco For sale by all druggists. Price S1OO per
bottle; six for IS 90.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18
CONSUMPTION.

which Is ScrOfu1a OF tho Lungs, is ar
rested and cured by this remedy, If taken be-
fore the last stages of the disease are reached.
From its marvellous power over this terribly
celebrated remedy to the public, DIR. PIERCE
thought seriously of calling 1t his soon.
sumption Cure" but abandoned that
from its wonderful combination of tonic or
strengthening, Alternative, or blood-ceansing,
anti-bilious. pectoral, and nutritive proper
ties, Is uneQialed, not only rs n remedy for
consumption, but for all Chronic Dis.
eaaea IF the
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18
Northwestern Detective Bureau,

SEATTLE. w. T.
The Northwestern Detective Bureau Incorporated by
the laws of Washington Territory in 1885, has CORES
ponder ia stationed at all important points All detect
I've business OF either criminal civil character promptly
attended to- We desire agents and correspondents in
every city and town In the United States and Canada
Al business strictly confidential Address all letters
NORTHWESTERN DATEcTIvE BUREAU, Seattle, W. T.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

wakelee's Squirrel and Gopher Exterminator
Try 1t. and prove the best Is the cheap, ST.
Wakelee & Co.. San Francisco
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

Fire always burns brighter and throws out
more heat just before storm, and is hotter
during a storm.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

nose, Offensive or Otherwlse, PARTIAL loss Of
smell, taste, or hearing, weak eyes, dull pain
sands of cases terminate in consumption.
DIR. Sages CATARRH REMEDY cures the worst
cases of Catarrh, "COld i'm the Heads
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

The average Mexican literally supports his
family on ten cents per diem invested in corn
and beans.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18
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0UREs ALL HUMORo,

&ONES ALL AUMOE<0p
from common BlOtch, or Eruption,
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" Fever sOres,o Scaly or Rough
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blood are conquered by this powerful, puri--
flying, and invigorating medicine. Great
nign influcnce. Especially has 1t manifested
its potency In curing letter, Rose Rashs
BOils, Carbun c1es, Sore Eyes, ScrOr.
ulous Sores and SweIlfngs, Hip.
Joint Disease, White SWellings,
GOitre, or Thick Neck, and Enlarged
Glands. Send ten cents in stamps for a
large treatise, with colorcd plates, on Skin
Diseases, or the same amount for treatise
on Scrofulous Affections
"rEAE BLOOD is THE LIFE.H
Thoroughly cleanse it by using DIR. Piercess
Golden Medical Discovery, and good
digestion, fair skin, buOyant spir.
Its, and vital strength, will be established.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

Ohio has now over twenty one thousand Coz
miners.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-05-18

The output of Pittsburg's glass industry is
valued at $40 600 900 year.