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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-23
No Chance in That Race.

Here's good story, fresh from Caroline
county, told about that genial politico
chameleon, George Russum The fact thai
Mr.. Russum has been candidate on
either one side or the other for nearly
every office in the county, has been the
cause of no little sport at his expense Il
he were defeated one year upon the Dem.
ocratic ticket he would next year fall in
line with the Republicans, and once oil
twice, in times gone by, it is said that he
invaded the ranks of the Independents.
The late Presidentiol election was draw.
ing near, so the story goes, according to an
Atlanta Constitution man, when Mr. Rus.
sum was one day approached by sub
stantial old farmer of the section, who
hailed him thus:
See here, George, what are you run.
ming for this time? Pve been supporting
you now nigh twenty years for District
Attorney, Judge, Clerk of the Court
County Commissioner, and heaven knows
what else besides. When you topped ]
Topped"
Mr.. Russum smiled pleasantly and ex.
claimed, as he placed his hand upon his
supporters shoulder; II thank you. nv
friend. Pm out of politics"
Not running for an officer exclaimed
Mr.. Hayseed
No; as said, Pm out of politics. and
am now simply running for the kingdom
of heaven"
The farmer looked grave for moment
and then said slowly, "Great Scott
Russum, get out of the fight You'll
never carry the first district p'-Ne,o YorL
Star.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-23
A Beautiful Definition

A dear child called Mary Cooper had
read her allotted piece with such appro-
pirate emphasis and such sympathy OF
expression that the inspector said to her
in his kind, sincere manner: "That was
very beautiful, my child And now" he
added, "if you can tell me the meaning
of that word turf | will give you my
very best mark" Meanings of words are
mountains of difficulty to some children,
and the tears almost started to Mary's
eyes because she realized that the in
spector had CHANGED to drop on word
whose meaning she had not lately studied.
Poor child | wonder how often she had
frolicked and tripped over natures emer-
aid carpeting? Possibly never. But Mary
had plenty of determination she felt that
her very life almost depended on giving
an answer, and she lost no time in exer-
cising her little brain to the utmost for
some kind of definition and Just as the
inspector was saying, "Well, never mind,
child, will pass on" she eagerly ex-
claimed: "Turf, sir, is grass and clean
dirt stuck together by God" "a most ex-
cellent definition" said the inspector. In
fact the answer looked for was not nearly
so precise as that. You have gained my
highest mark. "-Longman's Jfaqaziae.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-23
The Dairy !" Form"

There appears to bea prevailing opinion
among some of the dairy advocates that
the real dairy COW has distinct dairy
form, that is, form different from Others
of her own sex. | have been close OBJ
server of dairy cows for many years, and
have yet to learn that the cow possessing
the greatest butter qualities can be Sc
lected from any dairy herd, her form being
the only evidence. The valuable dairy OF
butter COW must have at least three quail
tications, whether she be grade or full
blood. Her merits are quantity, quality
and the length of time she holds out for
milk. These are what the expert Judge
should look for in the show ring, and moi
the form of the animal When breeding
Is done to any particular form that will
produce the above merits in the COW, then
we will abandon the idea that nature has
given the cow certain marks and signs as
evidences of her good qualities. There is
another class of COWS that has its advocates
the one to be feared above all others
the COW Of a nervous temperament, and
the claim that she alone is fit for the
dairy. The idea that nervousness in the
COW is merit, and all that is necessary to
recommend her to high position in the
dairy line, is too absurd for comment
Cor. Farm, Stock and Home.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-23
The Tables of Royalty.

In Italy the Court dimes around table
covered with magnificent service in gold i;
it is the only luxury; there are no fiow-
ers, and the dishes of the country are in
variably served-above all the fritto, COM
posed Of foundation of artichokes, liver.
brains and cocks combs. At the German
Court the finest table is that of the Grand
Duchess of Baden; she has an excellent
French cuisine aud Partisan chef. The
Queen of Sweden has a very tempting
table and bill Of fare-soups almost al
ways milk, and beefsteak one of her ia
vorite dishes is composed of balls of mince-
meat cooked with oil and surrounded with
garnishing Of poached eggs; then
there is almost at each repast the ma
tional plate, salmon preserved in earth.
Queen Victoria's fanorite wine is pale
sherry, which she drinks from beautifully
carved silver cup, inherited from Queen
Anne. The royal dinner is very complete.
The table is lighted with gold candelabra
furnished with candles; orchids placed in
epergnes rise up to the ceiling. The Queen
eats special bread, well cooked and of a
mastic color.-London Globe.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-23
Plum AND PHACT.


The vitality of superstition is some
thing prodigious. Faith in the truth is
often shaken, but faith in delusion seems
altogether insuperable.-C Christian Iatelli-
gender.
Hans Nelson, the fisherman awaiting
trial for illegal fishing, wants the law re-
pealed so that person may catch fish in
streams on his own land, at least.-Madi-
son { VS. Journal.
What doth it profit man to get mod
ern society novel for twenty-five cents. if
he has to buy an unabridged dictionary
and an encyclopedia before he can under
stand it Shoe and Leather Reporter.
why am | a Republican % was the
subject of paper read recently before a
New York club. Here in Texas. where
we have Mr.. Flanagan, it is really I'M
necessary to make any explanations.
Worth Gazette.
1t is believed that the Washington peo-
pie made enough out of the Inauguration
to keep them during the summer. and
there is no occasion for an extra session of
Congress. Philadelphia Inquirer.
1t is said that busy doctor not far
away sent in certificate of death to the
Health Officer and inadvertently placed
his name in the space for 'cause of death"
This is what might be called accidental
exactness.-Scrdnton Truth.
Rather unique footstool is to be seen
in the Council-room of the Board of Trade.
1t consists of block of Muskeka granite
polished and of fine grain, sent down as
specimen OF the fertility of that land of
powders. Toronto Globe.
An alchemist must have had hand in
making the wearing apparel of Jonathan
Andrews, Of Enfield. His calf boots have
been worn twenty-five years, his Arctic
overshoes twenty-three years, and his
gloves twenty-four years, and all are good
for some time yet.-Concord (N ID Moni-
tor.
AT the close of each of DR.. Hoyey's
lectures at the Richmond Theological
Seminary the audience was invited to send
up questions. To many OF these DIR.
Hovey quietly responded. 81 do not
know until at last, after many times
acknowledging his ignorance, he kindly
added: Brethren, you see that l do not
know is my stock in trade.' The wiser
man is, the more ready he will be to
say, Il do not know Richmond Re
ligious Herald.
This is an original, fresh from the hands
of a fair American on the far side of the
sea: A gentleman in Dublin, speaking of
the Irish, said that nothing ever satisfied
them, and he was willing to prove his
words on wager that if he should go to
the door and call cab, no matter what
fee he would give, the driver would ask
for more. The wager was taken for e10.
The gentleman called cab, drove about
quarter of mile, stepped out, and handed
the driver ten shilling gold piece, the
legal fee being Is. Cabby drove off, The
gentleman who had taken the wager was
exulting in his triumph, when suddenly
the driver returned, and, touching his hat,
said: ''Please, sir, have We durty thre'-
penny bit about ye? it would be such a
pity to break bright piece of gold like
this for ink."-Phiiadelphia Record.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-23
Olive Planting.

There is a wonderful call for olive trees
and olive cuttings this year. Thousands
of cuttings are being made at the Quito
olive farm this year, the owner bringing
his trees into shape better suited to his
ideas. by very thorough pruning. We
are not sure, but believe we understood
him to say these cuttings were all con-
traeted for.
Cuttings of almost any size will grow,
but we have seen that the larger and
stronger the cuttings the more rapidly the
tree grows and comes to bearing-two or
three years, sometimes between large
three inch cuttings and little twigs
Plant the cutting where you want your
tree, and ii is moi advisable to plant them
any nearer than 80 to SO feet apart. Cut
tings are usually made from 10 to is inches
long, and should be planted so the tops Just
come to the surface Most of them will
grow the first year; but don't be entirely
discouraged if they don't, for many will
grow the next year that do not the first.
Keep up good cultivation and plant grape
vines if you wish to.-Sdnta Clara Valleu.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-23
Berailwayed Mountains.

In few years there will not be toler-
ably accessible mountain in Europe that
has not been spoiled by one of those de-
testahle funicular railways which are con-
Quoted for the benefit of a horde of lazy
tourists, whose health would be infinitely
benefited by the walk or ride up. A line
is now going to be constructed from the
pier at Capolago, on Lake Lugano, to the
summit of Monte Generosa, passing through
the beautiful chestnut and beach woods
with which lis slopes are clothed. The
distance is to be six miles, and the esti-
mated cost e72,000. The Monte Gene
rosa Hotel has always been famous for
It's romantic surroundings, its glorious
views and its fine alpine air; but when
trains are running in and out all day, each
bringing or taking away its cargo of trip
pers," the charm of the place will have
departed, and the mountain will really
have become what il has often been called
OF late years, the Italian Ruigi."- Lon
dan Truth
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-23

first to partake, and no sooner had the
fluid touched his mouth than it came
back again, and as soon as he could catch
his breath he eclaimed, in stentorian
voice:
"Why, Mary, you've got the jug Of
vinegar instead of winer'
The good sister was as noted for the
strength of the vinegar she made as for
the excellence of her wine, and the entire
, congregation had communed on some Of
her strongest and purest homemade apple
vinegar. Like the mistake that occurred
in Lexington. though, it was an homes;
one, and nothing was thought of it,
Ogiahope Ga Echo.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-23
Fruits of GuatemaIa.

One of the most common trees here Ia
capa) is the tamarind 1t grows to a hight
of over 100 feet and spreads out over an
area of more than 10000 square feet, and
forms one of the best shade trees that can
be found. The position of the towns and
villages can be distinguished by means OF
these gigantic spreading shade trees. The
fruit Of the tamarind is well known, and
possesses medical properties of high
order. Besides its anti-hepatic properties,
it is slightly acid, cooling to the blood,
and refreshing as beverage When the
fruit, which grows in long pods like scarlet
runner beans, is preserved in fine treacle
it is one of the most delicious OF all acidu-
lated fruits.
Another fruit that is produced here in
large quantities is the iocote mardnoa (pro-
nounced hocotay maranyone), one of the
most remarkable features of which is that
the stone grows outside the fruit, which is
about the size of pear or peach. 1t is not
only delicious fruit to preserve, having
an agreeable delicate favor, but contains
very nutritious properties. Indeed, it will
support life without other food Bananas,
oranges and pine apples, as well as other
tropical fruits, are abundant here Very
fine Strawberries are produced in every
month of the year.-Gudtemata Star
The cabinet has been nominated and
confirmed, and the baseball schedule for
1889 has been published. The people of
these United States have great reason for
raioi Po-fo,, TI-os,cos-r,,f
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-23

On the way down 70 Carson one of the
passengers asked one-legeed Smith what
work he would be required 10 do at the
Penitentiary. don't know for certain"
replied the prisoner, but ! suppose |
shall be put to work making prehistoric
tracks. lilo l.Nes) L,depeadeaf.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-23

eased skin. several Physicians, a med
fcal College, and all Remedies Fail.
Cured by Cuticura Remedies.
My little daughter, Mary Cecilia Brunold was
afflicted with the worst case of eczema even seen
by the doctors who treated her. She was liter
ally covered from head TO foot with scabS
These physicians tried their bess to cure her.
but believe they were only experlmenting.
They Kept on experimenting for over ten months
but, instead OF getting better, The child got
worse and did not know what course 10 pursue
My vile TOOK her, afterwe had paid all we could
afford fol medical treatment, TO medical col
lege where there were some twenty or thirty
doctors assembled. but the case bsflled them all
MY wife bad to so every day, and sometimes
twice day. In fact the medicine they gave my
child did not have time to act, even fthere was
any virtue in II, 1t was charged so often by
orders OF the doctors. The latter part of Janu-
AIRY, after everything had allied and patience
and money were both exhausted. ma e upmy
m nd to quit all doctoring and try the JUrIcURA
REMEDIES: did so, and now can say that my
daughter is cured, sound in health aud well ia
the surprise of hundreds
The druggist, Mr. h. NJ. Kruger, corner Chau-
teau and hwing Avenues. who sold us the CUTI-
cuRA REMEDIES, is as much astoni>hed as any OF
u.s. TIE CUuCURA REMEDIES have worked a
complete cure, and we have used but little
more than three-fourthS of q bottle OF NUTlCt1RA
REsoLyEST, and pr0portionate amount of CUTI-
CURA and CCTICURA SOAP. / am ready AT any
time to make affidavit that my daughter had
the worst case of eczema, as the doctors all ad.
NIT, ever seen in this cry, and that she had
been cured solely by the CUTICURA REMEDIES.
after the best physicians and remedies failed
| shall be glad TO have any one call upon or
write me who has child similarly afflicted. or
any person is troubled with skin disease that
he may see for himself what your CuTIcURA
REMEDIES have done. do this in gratitude Tor
the cure that has been effected in my child S
case. CHAS. b BRONOLD,
1905 Gratiot Street, st. Louis, Mo.
Sold everywhere Price f,yJTIcrrsA 5Oc Soar
25c.; REsoi FEer 81. Prepared By the POTTER
DRUG AND .iIE,tlcAL Co, Boston, Mass,
$S-Se;si IN TOW TO Cure Skin Diseases" Ga
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-23

Artful Amy" Algernon, in parliamen-
tary usage what does the presiding officer
say when matter is to be put to vote ~
Unsuspecting Algernon--"A Are you ready
for the question:" Artful Amy" Yes,
Algernon, | think | am" Burlington Free
Press.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
LITTLE MARY CECILIA BaUso. }

Has just been Cured of the worst Ecz lua
ever seen by the DOCTORS who tc.s. ted
her. From head to feet mass of dis
eased skin. several Ply sicians, a med
fcal College, and all Remedies Rail.
Cured nv Cntfcur, .sap,ad;as
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-23

TRY DR., Hobbs Golden Seal for sprains
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-23

The vitality of a superstition is some
thing prodigious. Faith in the truth is
often shaken, but faith in delusion seems
altogether insuperable.-Ckristian Iatelli-
ce,oo,.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01
A FelOniOuS Act.

A Mr.. Hines, living in the north
edge of Stafford county, met with a
serious loss last Thursday night. He
had been to town with his family and
returned late that evening, when upon
nearing his home he saw his wheat
stacks all on fire. There was not a
cloud in sight from which lightning
could have struck. and it is the belief
of many that the grain was set on fire
by some one with spite against Mr..
Hines. Along in the spring Mr.. H.
lost valuable horse, which he put in
the stable at night we'll and healthy
but which in the morning was found
dead in the stall with its head smashed
in. If it turns out that such acts are
being done for spite there is good
material down there for the peniten.
tiary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01
Big Yield.

Wheat is simply immense up in the
south part of Beaver township. John
Stoskopf was in Saturday and reported
as follows: Nick Weber threshed out
40 bushels to the acre, measured
ground, and Henry Hubart "saw
him" for the full amount-his wheat
also making 40 bushels to the acre
In the north part of Cheyenne town
ship Alois Kluke threshed liz meas
ured acres and got from it 8113 bush
els-an average of 45 bushels to the
acre. The corn fields in that country
look like groves Of timber, and all
crops in good condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01
Rain at Clahin.

The welcome news reached us that
up in the vicinity of Claflin a heavy
rain fell Friday last. An estimated
depth of four inches of water fell, and
the whole country round about was
soaked. Heavy hail accompanied the
rain; some men say hail stones as large
as ones fist fell. The hail came
straight down, being driven by no
wind, and doing very little damage,
if any at all. The people up there
don't care for any more rain, thank
you, until needed for fall work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01
Accidents will HAPPEN.

One man in every seven receives a
disabling injury. For first class
accident insurance 60 to D. B. Pal.
mer, agent for the new Midland Acct
dent Co., Kansas City, Mo. Paid
up capital, 1926, 900. Issues world
wide non-forfeiting policies. Allows
So weeks indemnify, while other COM
panies allow: but 26 weeks. Should
death result through any accidental
means within 6 months from the hap
pening of the injury, the Midland will
pay the full principal sum, while all
other companies will not pay full prin-
cipal sum unless death occurs within
8 months from the happening of the
accident. 81, 900, 10000 was paid out
by accident insurance companies last
year. Give him a call. Office, room
6, Aliens block.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01
Quite q Wind.

Friday afternoon a young cyclone
passed through the south west part Of
Barton county. 1t came up very
suddenly, and though covering but a
small territory did considerable
damage turning over outbuildinge
and stables, tearing up wheat stacks
and demolishing wind mills. 1t seems
to have passed through Pawnee Rock,
Buffalo and Great Bend townships.
In the citv it broke down a few trees
but did no other damage that we have
learned of.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01
No Fairy Tales.

IF eastern readers think we are tell.
ing fairy stories when we tell of the
yield Of wheat per acre this year, let
them write to any resident of Barton
county, regardless of age. sex, color,
or previous condition of servitude on
rented farms in the sefete east"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01
Base Ball.

Our young s'invincebles," the second
nine of this city, have lost their rab-
bits foot. They have not been beaten
this season until last Tuesday after.
noon, when a picked nine, composed
mostly of the first nine of the city, did
them up II to 10. It was a pretty
game.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01

j. N. Barbee, of the Hutchinson
Ne,cs was in the city Monday, pressing
the claims of that paper. The News
has a large circulation in Great Bend;
and Mr.. Barbee added several new
names to the list. He secured an
order for the blank buck department.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01
District Eeurt

Next Monday the 9th inst. district
court will convene in adjourned session
and the lawyers are busy preparing
for the same. Not much work will
be done, however, until the November
term.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01

Geo. 81. Speck, from near Webb
postoffice, called Saturday. He says
there has been but little wheat
threshed in his neighborhood, but
wheat has yielded well. He thinks
the crop will run from 20 to IS bushels
to the acre. Corn is looking we'll.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01

Old timers, counting back to twelve
years ago, figure that there have been
twelve deaths by lightning in Barton
county in that time. Six of those,
however, occurred in one year-about
1879, when the three Patterson's were
killed at the same instant.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01

Miss Alice Smith, of Fort Scott, on
Wednesday last lectured on "Young
peoples work in the church." In the
evening her subject was christian
Women's Band of Missions" The lee
lures we're given at the Grand Army
hall, and fairly well attended.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01
Owings Hardware Co.-Dodge's
old stand.

On the 18th at the annual school
meeting at EIlinwood, Hon. 81. J.
Roetzel was elected a member of the
board. The school levy for the COM
ing year was fixed at 10 mills, and a
nine months school was decided on, to
commence the second Monday in Sep
TENDER. One male and two female
teachers will be engaged. The Lllin-
wood schools have the reputation Of
being among the most successful in
the county, and we hope they will
keep it up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01

III. M. Blach, horsemAn of Ell
Dorado, writes to MS to send him pro.
gram of Barton county fair and races.
We regret to inform him that the pro-
gram is not yet made out.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01

The result of the trial of Geo.
Scrogins last week for being drunk
and carrying concealed weapons, was
mot guilty" And still the Hois-
ington people are not satisfied.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01

The Grand Central hotel is fast
gaining in popularity. Elsewhere in
this paper will be found an ADVERTISE
ment for the house. Captain Hobart
will treat you well-give him trial.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01

Mrs. j. w. Compton, of Clarence,
called on the DEMOCRAT last Friday.
Mr.. Compton is not yet entirely re-
covered from his long illness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01

Jacob P. Wadel, from near Pawnee
Rock, had in 256 acres of wheat from
which he is guaranteed 5000 bushels.
What he has already threshed runs
over 80 bushels to the acre, and
grades away up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01

Header boxes were tumbled over in
every direction by Saturdays wind.
The greatest damage to farmers will
be by the Smelling out of stacked wheat
which was scattered about and will
have to be restacked.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-01

0. j. Baldwin, northwest of town,
has fine apple orchard and will have
a good supply of apples this year.
What wheat he has thus far threshed
runs from Is to 80 bushels to the acre.