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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-11-19

G. II. Kerr, Elk Grove; c. Grattan, Stock
ton; Mrs. Adelia E. Holland, Sacramento;
B. +. Langford, Elliot; Miss Lena Gading,
{ Eden; Mrs. n. L. Drew, n. l.. Drew, Miss
Minnie Drew, E. f. Aiken, Mary and
! w. L. Aiken, Sacramento; Mrs +. Brown,
American River; George Cease, and
Thomas Lee, Grass Valley; Miss S H.
! Winchester and Mrs. G. E. Kinney, Tenn
! escal; Mrs. NJ. lB. Lander, Alhambra;
Thomas G. Ketcham, Stockton; e. G.
! Williams and Mary A. Williams, Wood
bridge; Flora A. Morrill,, Temescal; A. N.
Post and Mrs. Alice Adams, Stockton;
Ellen Williamson, American River Mrs.
! ]. A. Ritter, Elliot w. P. Smith, Mrs. W.
| P. Smith and Miss Josie Heddin, Yuba City
Mrs. NJ. Engebretesm, Temescal; George
1 Rogers, Santa Rosa; Harriet B. Perkins
NJ. L. Gray, Temescal; II. L. Hubir, Sacra-
mento; Mrs. Nellie Norton, Lodi; Charles
| Barnett. Washington; ]. G.. Burns, Eu-
reka; Ella Pitcher, s. n. Pitcher and D. D.
Thomas, Roseville; ]. A. Perry and Mrs. J.
A. Perry, MERGED; Mary 1. Flint, Sacra-
mento; Mrs. Ella Ohlyer, Yuba City; H.
NJ. La Rue, Sacramento; S. N. Solbars,
Washington; Mary L. Durley, North
Butte; A. N. Judge, Watsonville; Maria E.
Davey, North Butte!iD. ]. Lufkins, Sscra-
mento; Mrs. r. NJ. Clyma, North Butte; A.
! ~ a uuN oho MIS- d ~ uuui w oNoOufAAiC,
John Thompson and Mrs. John Thomp-
| son, Woodbridge; II. c. Healy, MERGED;
o. o. Norton and Mrs o. 0. Norton, Lodi;
A. ?. Martin, Two Rock; G. Hogan and
Elizabeth Hogan, Lodi.
Those receiving the Degree outside of
California were: Dexter NJ. Gilbert, New
Hampshire; E. II. Bancroft, Mrs. L. c.
Bancroft. Delaware; T. G. Bronson, Yer
mont; D. d. White, Ohio; G. Barton Case,
Willis Chidsey, Wilbur J. Filley and Niles
Scoville, Connecticut; A. A. Storrs, Isaac
M. Hollister, E. A. Beebe, Sylvia Beebe and
James Anderson, Ohio; D. K. Hon and ].
w. McGaughey, Kentucky; Lille Russell,
Washington; D. Handshaw and Mrs. d.
Handshaw, Michigan; Mrs. II. Miner,
Ohio; W. Holton. New Hampshire; Ellen
Boise and Mae Boise, Oregon; V. NJ. Met
calf, Kentucky.
SEVENTH DEGREE THIS EVENING.
This evening the Seventh Degree will be
| conferred on over 100 persons. This de-
gree can only be conferred by the National
! Grange. For the last few days members of
the Grange have been arriving from all
| over California and various parts of the
Union to receive this honor. The ceremo-
MES will be held in the meeting-room of
| Sacramento Commandery of Knights
Templar, which was kindly placed at the
disposal of the Grange for the occasion.
| 1t is said that the Knights Temp'ar have
never before allowed their room to be used
for other purposes than their own.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-11-19

Sacramento, November e-wife of VIM. Nagl
q son.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18

A Boston paper recently published the
following interesting facts coucernlnS
the little phenomenal oeaf, dumb and
blind Alabama girl;
Helen Kellar, the nine-year-old deal,
dumb and blind Southern girl, who has
been in attendance for the past year az
the Perkins Institute for the Blind IN
this CITY, has made such marvellous
progress as to attract the attention OF
men of science the world over. She
carries ON conversation by means of the
mysterious finger alphabet, telegraph
ing her thoughts aud desires with won
derful facility and clearness. Her de-
sire for knowledge is intense, and she
never seems to grow weary of asking
questions and receiving replies that
might increase her stock of knowledge.
She has learned very quickly 10 do
bead work, to knit stockings, and to
model in clay, and though eighteen
months ago She knew absolutely no
form of language except the natural
and savage one of signs, now through
the instruction of Miss sullivan, she can
correctly use aud spell $500 words by
actual record. Her letters, written IN
the square hand peculiar 70 the blind
are tlttINNlS Va ilCdNhSSa GIN 49, -
biography.
Perhaps one of the strongest proofs
of Helens intelligence and COM
mand OF language" said Mrs. Hall,
lilies in the fact that when talking with
her one forgets to make choice Of easy
words. There is not the slightest need
of limiting the number of ones syllables
lest she should not understand ones dis
course. She is always anxious to know
the height of any person who Is mem
toned in the conversation, and at rising
from her seat holds out her hand that
any one may take ii and place il at the
proper distance from the ground. She
did not know what an inch was, and
took great delight in having her teacher
inform her by means OF bit Of paper
the length of that measure, and the
fact that twelve OF them make foot,
an assertion that for time she CON
founded for n time with the length Of
her OWE flesh and bone foot. The child
has a surprisingly powerful memory,
learning, for instance, the names and
spelling of the different States OF the
Union at q sitting, and acquiring even a
knowledge Of number of words in the
Greek, French, aud German languages.
No serious attempt has been made to
teach Helen any foreign languages; but
that she has the linguistic talent strong.
ly developed is clearly shown BY hei
phenomenally rapid acquisition Of the
English tongue"
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18

While stationed at Pine Bluffs, Ark,
| was detailed to do picket duty in some
heavy timber about two miles from
camp. One night while on post con
cluded to sit down on log and take q
rest. About twenty feet from where |
sat there was stump Of tree which
had been burned down to the height of
about six feet. / had not paid much at
tentiOn to the stump at first, but after
| sat down | commenced to think what a
good place it would be for man to
hide behind. Suddenly / thought l saw
the figure of q man as he came out
from behind the stump and started
toward me. / expected to hear q shot
and feel a bullet go through me. My
scalp felt queer and | shivered down my
spinal column. / tried to lift my gun
to my shoulder, but seemed to be par
| alyzed and unable to move hand or
foot.
1t was terrible to sit there and be shot
down like a dog. Making desperate
effort l sprang to my feet with my gum
at ''charge bayonet'' and rushed at the
| enemy. Pretty soon we met and /
thrust my bayonetinto him with all my
| strength. The force of the blow and
the hardness of the stump brought me
to my senses with sharp jerk found
that | had been sleeping and that my
imagination had played me a trick, but
| it taught me lesson always to remain
awake on picket duty after that.-L. @.
Sparks, of Cameron, Mo.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18

from Egypt By an eniorprisino -
Parisians. ltappears thatth sha 10y 2
holding himself "A vassal of 'r,rL asu's J,
ellned 70 participate in the exno.,l. I, ue
when the English Opposition 'S Wv
marked Resolved not 10 be- eheasas
the hoped-tor Egyptian display s : s'
OF Frenchmen bought street 4, = b P'i'
aud shipped Il 10 Paris. = saii'
The roof OF the Palais des Mseh,
is regarded by meehanielans $40
cheering marvel Of the age. Ina a's I. ~
angular building Is 1890 feet Io ~ WI n
feet high, and has Il glass roof sn s, :
500 feet There is nothing IN thar ~,
like II. In the whole struetnra IN. n
are 5000 tons Of iron; cost s7on NV
Through the central and entire la o,gs
OF the building four parallels N w
Ing will run. Overhead. a gaa s
will be constructed as a promena5 Y y, Y
those who wish TO look down nnaal
rather than into, the machinery IN
water and steam power viii be snnr,isl
through the immense system n ~
terranean conduits. III an the MN
ings Of the State, $4,000 tons N NM
mostly wrought, viii be used.
The days OF the Paris Exnos,,,o
will DO for the intellect; the nieh,s N
the imagination, T. ID. C0wen
Boston Transcript.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18

Our cut is smoking" Jacket. The
fashionable world owes the creation OF
this most coquettish CouCeit to Princess
IT., the leader of the Russian colony in
Paris, and, because Of its prettiness and
its optional privileges, all the women Of
London and Paris have adopted it as q
very becoming help to the negligee.
The jacket is OF "Minerore"- blue velvet
with lining, collar, cuffs, ETC., of gayly
striped satin. A very "distingue" COM
bination is white silk brocade with surah
silk lining. etc, and another quite as
effective, though not quite so chaste, is
of cinnamon brown brocade with Innings,
etc. A large variety of cheyiots, ma
terial specially adapted to the present
graceful style of draping, is found
among the newest imported fabrics. The
soft ''chailies' and India INCONSISTENCIES
have large floral designs or oriental
palms on delicate tinted ground. Broad
stripes formed by a cluster Of narrower
stripes are both stylish and striking.
The new ''mogul' crepe is in great de-
mand, its durability and soft finish pre-
venting mussy appearance though
subjected to much wear, thus making il
preferable to all other crepe. Three
new shades, ''nettle and bay" tints Of
green and cherry ripe" which, as its
name indicates, is soft bloomy red. A
very striking dress in this color has the
''devant'' of red cashmere, which falls
IN large pleats from neck to hem; broad
black bands OF MORE form the sides,
from whicha fan-like pelisse Of red CASH
mere forms the back and demi.train. A
similar, but reversed fan arrangement
forms the front of the waist, the other
parts Of which are of black MORE, puff
sleeves of the same material and large
butterfly bows perched on shoulders.
A falling rufile of red cashmere finishes
the round neck. The new sateens and
ginghams are, in design and finish, as
choice and durable as the more expen-
sive silks and foulards and are in great
demand. A very pretty little costume
can be made from this material at a
cost Of thirty-five to fifty cents per yard
and will vie in appearance with any Of a
costlier fabric. The most desirable de-
signs are the large pompadour bouquets,
fine hair stripes and shot effects.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18
swans Galore.

Sportamcu who have visited -
Island lately report that the nun
swans at present "using' In ihc
There Is something wonicrtul.
much greater than ever seen NC
fore. IL Il said there are four tilo
on Morgan's lake, and 1T lea
thousand ON Big Sturgeon. ~
man says there are twenty tho'
Tho swans are feasting on Wal
and the canvas bucks and other
nrc getting n share. Mister sWal
down and pulls n LOT Of tho
wapatoCs. allowing them 70 iioat
surface. and then he comes y
draws a long breath, and II amy
wapatoosarc in sight he taker y
his bill and washes aud ri!lses
carefully before SWALLOWING
chances are, however, that the
who have pounced upon the WI
and, without waiting TO WASH
have swallowed ovory one OF ING
are sitting at safe distance y
~ II butter would not melt y
mouths and waiting for inc y y
dig mp some more. Portland y
ian.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18

She threw both arms around her com.
panion's neck aud then nestled close to
him and kissed him. A thought struck
her suddenly, and she looked up.
''Tm going and tell Ben, she whisper
ed.
"where is Beng' asked the chaplain in
a low tone.
'.At our house" she whispered again.
upstairs IN the plunderroom. He's
going to run away tonight"
The tall man shuddered.
''It's terrible disfggered, chaplain"
said the sergeant ''Shot in the back,
too"
"Farrisl" in an impulsive, ringing
tone.
Chaplain
''Don't cry" interrupted the child
pityingly, as she nestled back in his
arms
'I'm so sorry. Please don't cry"
Putting one hand on either of the tall
mans cheeks she raised his face and
kissed him again.
Don't cry, I'll come back after
while. now. Don't cry"
She ran off toward the house, and the
chaplain looked after her, irresolute.
The hard, set expression died away as he
watched the child.
t'God help mep he moaned.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18
A southern war Poem.


Pretty Ruth Allen, from morn 30 eve,
AS fast as her slender fingers could weave,
Broidered banaer of silken bars,
And blue field glittcring with silver stars.
In the twillght'S beauty, at early dawn,
Pretty Ruth Allen wove on and on,
While her voice thrilled out in gladsome
rhyme,
A gallant deed of thesolden time.
Pretty Ruth Allen, from sun 10 sun,
Labored until the work was done,
Then said, IT'S banner for the brave,
And this is the only boon l crave,
That when my own hero shall sink to his
rest.
His comrades shall fold it over his breast
And the stars that enrich it, like those up
above,
Shall burn on his bosom the stars Of my
love-
Under the banners OF Southern moss,
Ruth Allen sits weaving Southern cross,
There, IN the light of dying day,
Weaving cross Of symbolic gray.
Her cheeks are pale, and her eyes are dim,
Ami she sings no more, but weepS for him !;
And her heart. now laden with sorrow and
care,
Goes back 70 that day of death and despair
When lover was lost when a field was
won,
And her life JOY went down like a setting
sun.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18
Eagiand's Shaving women.lI

"One woman at work in a shop behind
a clean and tidy cottage had been maxi
ing nails for thirty years. She got 7ld
for making 900 nails. and by working
long hours she could make I'd a day
net" One little shop from ten to twelve
feet square was in full swing. where
were four young women "hard at work"
and If they could keep it up for six days
at fifteen hours a day their gross earn
ings would amount to the surprising
sum of IS ID each. "But the clear earn
ings of these young women-skIlIful,
persistent, unwearying workers: their
arms thin, but hardened by unceasing
toll; their chests fiat. their faces pallid,
and their palms and fingers case. hardened
by bellows, hammer, oliver, and rod
will run to IS 3D. per week when in full
work"
The SOLVER" itssshould be explained,
is spring-tilt hammer operated by the
foot of the worker and discharging the
duty of mechanical striker: its weight
varies from ten pounds to thirty pounds.
It is very striking sight to see o clever
girl at her work making ''cone" or
'countersunk' nails, or ''pipe" nails,
"spoon-beads, and ''gutter spikes" Her
left hand holds the rod, which Is red hot
at one end, out Of which the nail is fash
Toned; with her right hand she Yields
her forming hammer, and with her left
leg she works the oliver; while her eager
face is all the time bowed to the anvil,
except when Strengthening herself up
she turns from the anvil to the bellows
to blow the fire.
But when these girls are aged orabout
to become mothers the sight Is still more
striking, and makes one wish that he had
never seen II or heard Of it, it IS so pitt
full and sad, not TO say unSind and UNI
natural. 1t would seem TO be next TO
impossible 10 the present state Of things
10 do anything in the way OF resulatilg
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18
Kentucky.r.a.IrI Preacher.

Mary Sermons, ten years Of age, has
delivered four sermons in Falmouth,
KY, and is becoming quite popular as a
preacher. She has good voice and
splendid delivery for one 80 young.
Mary is the daughter Of fairly wetl.to-
do farmer, who lives about four miles
from this place. From infancy she dis.
played unusual brightness. About eight
months ago she joined the Baptist church
here and said that the Lord had called
upon her to preach. She prst addressed
a small congregation at her father
house, and succeeded so we'll that size
spoke next in a church near by The
little girl soon had reputation through
out this and neighhOriug counties. After
several months ia the country She
preached here, and her success was
greater than ii was in the rural districts.
Under her ministry several persons
joined the church. Many allegc that
her sermons cannot BE- surpassed hy any
grown man or woman. Mary Is rather
small for her years, has sharp features,
black eyes and hair and is very intciii.
gent. She will continue her services
here for several weeks and then she " ill
go to the larger Kentucky towns
Pittsburg Dispatch.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18

He buried his face in his hands again.
The sergeant and his squad stood by in
silence. They knew how the two broth
eFs had loved each other.
Its wuth the life of him as done it.
remarked the sergeant in low tone to
soldier near him.
The soldier nodded affirmatively.
A horses hoofs were heard at the front
gate of the big white house, and a
second later they We're Gathering in a
wild dash down the road from Shiloh to
Fairburn.
Wonder what that is" remarked a
soldier.
Nobody answered, and the sound Of the
horses hoofs grew fainter and fainter.
Wonder why that little gal don't
come back" said the sergeant presently.
Nobody answered. The chaplain
could have answered, but he didn't
Atlanta Constitution.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18

how. Do you know the short way to
our house,
''No, little one"
stWell, do" proudly, ''and amt
near as old as you are"
A sluad of soldiers in blue were com
ing down the road, and the tall man
waited for them, holding the child's
hand in his own.
The SQUAD halted a few feet away, and
the sergeant saluted the tall man.
"Just come on with me, Farris."
''Are they going to the grave, too?'
asked the child.
Eyes. You and I'll go on in front and
they'll follow us.
Gan right" with saucy nod, s'they
can come after us Are you the
colonelF'
mo, pet. I'm the chaplain y
''Oh, yes; you're the preacher. I
know. Ben said the chaplain was the
same as preacher"
They walked ON together, the child
guiding.
'tDid you know the Yankee that was
shot?' she asked.
YES and the tall mans eyes filled
with tears. His voice was husky as he
added slowly. "He was my brother,
little one
s'Your own bFother-like Benz
My own brother"
.'Oh, and he was Just as bloody"
If she had only looked up at the tall
mans face she would have been fright
ened again. but she didn't look up. They
walked on in silence for a while
''Tm really sorry-if you are Yam
lsee. | know how sorry I'D be if Ben
was to die-and that's the reason I'm
sorry for you"
She looked up presently to see il he
was crying yet. but he had brushed the
tears away, and the child said nothing
Z until they reached the fence.
Snow, lift mo over"
He did so, and then climbing over he
took her hand again.
''Now, right there's where it is, point
ing TO q heap of pea-vines at a corn er OF
the barn.
They stopped and waited for the
soldiers.
fright there, Farris."
Yes, sir--and-not persumin', chap
. Iain-'
I'm stay right here"
Eyes, sir"
The soldiers leaned their guns ny
against the side Of the barn and moved
the heap of pea-vines. Then two of them
brought shovel each.
The tall man sat on log near by, his
face buried in one hand and the outer
arm around the child.
IL was a shallow grave.
t'Well, chaplain"
"Farris," without looking up.
'It's there, chaplain.
.'Oh.' shuddered the child, as She
caught sight Of the corpse.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18
he Did Dare 20 Doll.

General Sickles was marching a brig
ade of troops down to the front through
Pennsylvania-New York Zouaves. re-
cruited from the Bowery and Five
Points, toughs from the word go. In
Vulnerable depredations were being COM
mitted all along the line of march. Fl
nally, all else failing, General Sickles is
sued an order that the next man break
ing ranks to forage without permission
would be shot He was riding down TO
armfull of turnips. He tried to avoid
seeing the soldier, but with an air Of
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18
Toagh Flght WIth catamnnnt,

An Edray, Poeahontas County !.
Va, dispatch says; A story eomI
from Black Mountain, rear this pls,
Of a terrific battle botgeen three 4.
CT boys and two Dig eaiamounts sbIl
il worth telling. On last Weane.sl
Charley and Tom Flinn, aged rsB.l
lively iorteen and sixteen years |
eonpanlcd BY another boy named N
Phillips, about seventeen years II
werc crossing Black Mountain
their way To the Phillips farm, az
six miles distant, whea, in the depsl
part OF the mountain, thoy salIe
came across two iultgrowu ealamoan
feeding upon shesp they had
killed. Two u tho boys we're arm
with a hoe and common tarmls
rake, while the third had nothl,
They wera brave boys. however, "A
determined 10 drive on tito hgu.z
really expecting little OF 40 raslstan
but Ia this they wrre badly deceived.
when they approached. the immeS
eats. with bristllng hair and gllssea
tangs, began 70 gtowl and smart Il
vicious manner,
Percslying that they Wrro ID "a
eight, and had no way out Of II Il
third lad quickly etgt himself = "A
hickory club. when all three sppnaS
Sd the animate. The ratam0ants 4
not walt an attack. bot boldly adv
"a up0u the boys, The large Il
sprang at Phillips, Aho struck ID u
ths blntlp ~ the hos as he sps@
aside, and a. this rat landed on is II
u received another sCycrp blow "a Il
back ~ thc neck from the hIe u
club in ths banda ~ the y0sihger h
hoy. Meanwhile tho elder LTD
boy had his hands full. ~ she d u
catBmouut had mad1 for him h
I spring wutgld haze carried him "a N
I ~ 10 the hoy iaeg had not The 4
( umpcd 81 ems aldr, receiving 4
bio GtAwlug 90 tbs Iali shoulder N
several had scratches Oh the ehec vi
I II pAsard The rnxe a0w did gpod III
vteu, the lad succeeding tn slasln VI
! Iron trcth deeply into th9 caiamg M
back as ID landed.
( The Eight hvgua 10 this manner III
tuily Gyc minutes. and ended y N
dogs killing both natmals. Nhaa IL
fight WAS over Ii was tpiad that N
ttiupa clothes wrrv torn into CID NJ
while hD had received a aertgus D III
the right lsg and several pa
scratches on his arms Tom va
tar the worst hurt 81 thc three
having received number q.
scratches on his right shgaldcr N
laru, two severe bites through sHe I'm
and arm. and badly torn lex. ] ~
Phillips WAS torn across The
pretty severely. and would have N
Z ably hnfu killed had not the force II
cats blows knocked him down, GO s
The brute 10 inlj cleAr oil him. v
wns dispatched with tbs club Y 8
other boys hands After an
Frsl. and tying TIP their wOunds
they could. The boys returned
Finn farm. dragging their game II
them. The cats weighed ior1 @
aud furiy-uuc pounds rgspchse
arc declared To be- monsters O. 8
species. ST. Louis Gloho Dcmpe
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18
FOR THE LADIES.
Two Very Pretty Jackets Illustrated
and Described.
A smart HsiInd Deaf Mute GIrI-Ken-
tucky's tsIri Preacher,
ate. ate.
Yoman's Vvorki

WOman's workl
Darning little stockings for restless little
feet,
Washing little faces to keep them clean and
sweet,
Hearing Bible lessons, teaching catechism,
Praying for salvation from heresy and
Woman's Work!
Letting fall her own tears where only God
can see,
Wiping off another's with tender sympathy
Learning by experience, teaching by ex-
ample,
Striving for the gateway, golden, pearly,
Woman's Work!
Lastly cometh silence, a day of deep repose
Her locks are smoothly braided, upon her
breast rose,
Lashes resting gently upon a marble cheek,
A look of blessed peace upon the forehead
meek.
A fresh grave in the valley, tears, bitter sobs,
regret;
One more solemn lesson, that life may not
forget;
The face forever hidden, the race forever run,
Dust to dust voice saith,
And woman's work is done.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18
smiles for Ladies'.

A Southern hotel advertises among
its attractions ''parlor for ladies thir.
ty-tive feet wide' When occupird
that parlor must look like a dime Inu.
scum, only more 50. --Prttsburg Chron.
icle.
An empty-headed and vain Young
man at a Washington's Birthday dinner
began speech: II know no North, ND
South, no East, no West" mo, nor
anything else" added his wife, sitting
by, and no sat down amid thunders Of
applause.