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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-05
A MILITARY DUEL.
The Last Encounter Between English
Army Officers.

army OluCeTs.
Dueling received its death blow in Eng
land by fatal encounter which took place
on the LIST of July, 1S43. Two officers,
Colonel Fawcett and Lieutenant Munro,
who were brothers-in-law, had quarrel,
says Al the Year Round. Colonel Faw-
cett was elderly, had been in India, was
out of health and was irritable in temper.
1t came cut afterward that he had given
his relative the greatest provocation.
Still, Lieutenant Munro hung back from
what, up to that time, had been regarded
as the sole resource of gentleman, espec-
tally military man. He showed great
reluctance to challenging Colonel Faw-
cett, and it was only after the impression
mistaken or otherwise-was given to the
insulted man that his regiment expected
him to take the old course, and that if he
did not do SO he must be disgraced
throughout the service, that he called out
his brother-in-law. The challenge was
accepted the meeting took place; Colonel
Fawcett was shot dead, and the horrible
anomaly presented itself of two sisters-the
one rendered a widow by the hand of her
brother-in- law-and a family of children
clad in mourning for their uncle, whom their
father had slain. Apart from the blood
shed, Lieutenant Munro was ruined by the
miserable step on which he had been
thrust. Public feeling was aroused to pro-
test against the barbarous practice by
which a bully had it in his power to risk
the life of man immeasurably his supe-
rior against whom he happened to have
dislike. Prince Albert interested him
self deeply in this question, especi-
ally as it concerned the army. Varl-
Gus expedients were suggested Event
ually an amendment was inserted into the
articles of war, which was founded on the
more reasonable human and Christian con-
clusion that to offer an apology, or even to
make reparation when a wrong had been
committed. was more becoming the char
acter of an officer and a gentleman than to
furnish the alternative of standing up to
kill or be killed for hasty word or rash
af.f
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-05

Mr.. KEcHEvAL, in the Forum, is sound
in the conclusion he reaches, that farming
in the United States now requires versa
tile and skilled labor; that success in
it calls for uncommon ability, and that
modern farming demands men trained to
it. In great degree, was not this always
so? Has it not always been true that good
farming involved skilled labor and ability
of a special degree of excellence? OF
course, in this day, when the competitive
strife is greater, when the attrition in all
business is sharper, there is call for
keener wits than formerly in farming.
But the economic farmer, the really sue
eessful farmer, however unintelligent on
other subjects, always was man of special,
if not uncommon, ability. In the nature
of things he had to be.
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BENJAMIN REpcE. in the Papulsr Science

BENJAMIN REBCE, in the Populer Science
Monthly, asks question that bears its an
swer upon its face:
Do not the facts disclosed by OUT social statis-
tics cause it to appear that in the adjustment OF
our schools, we have gone too far in our aim for
material advancement and development of
wealth, and that we are correspondingly losing
in the direction of moral growth and culture?
We take it there can be no two opinions
upon that subject. We would not intro
duce into the schools religious codes, but
We would have some turn given to the
tendency to move upon too hard material
lines of progress, so that the moral sense
shall be more quickened, and the duties of
man to man more dwelt upon. The school
system that permits decay of moral growth
and culture is not wisely directed.
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ANYTHING in Reason,

Old Martin, Colonel of the --th cav
airy, was a martinez in all save his own
habits. On one occasion the regiment was
about to start on a long march through
Texas, and orders were issued that baggage
should be reduced to a minimum. Lieu
tenant B. had Just received from his father
a small box of books, twelve by fourteen
inches in measurement, and timidly asked
the Colonel if he might not take it along.
"Good CAD sir No, sir. Couldn't hear
of such thing, sirr'
"Pm very sorry, Colonel. 1t will be
very dull out there without any reading.
My father sent me barrel Of whisky, too
but Of course l couldn't take that"
"Good CAD sir OF course you can, sir!
Anything in reason, sir"-Zaas.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-05

THE Springfield Republican is agitating
the reform of biennial elections. 1t is
full time. Indeed, it has long been a
puzzle why the people of Massachusetts,
have so tenaciously chung to the inconven-
fence of yearly elections of Governor and
yearly sessions of the Legislature. Cali
fornia formerly elected its Governor BIZ
ennially, but it considered that long step
in advance was made when the change to
a Gubernatorial election once in four
years was ordered. The politicians would
like elections for all State officers to occur
yearly, and would be better pleased if the
Legislature were in session all the time,
but the people prefer fewer elections and
that the sessions of the Legislature should
not be held oftener than once in two years.
Yet here is the State of New York con-
senting to be torn by yearly sessions of the
legislative body, while nearly all the
other States are striving to have as few
sessions and as infrequent elections as are
possible, consistently with good govern
ment.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-05

The RECORD UNION, SUNDAY UNION and
WEEKLY UNION are the only papers on the
C5Gst. outside Of San Francisco, that receiVe
tss full associated Press dispatches from all
part; Of the sOortd. Outside Of San Francisco,
they hare no competitors either in Influence
home and general circulation throughout the
STATE.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-05

SENATOR REAGAN proposes to have the
Government suspend the privilege of i'm
porters from Europe to Mexico, by which
they can pass goods through the United
States in bond, until Mexico abandons the
free zone, or neutral strip along the Rio
Grande, into which imports can be brought
free of duty. 1t has become great seat
of operati N for smugglers, and both Gov
ernments are defrauded of immense sums
in consequence. Mexico would willingly
break up the customs neutrality of the zone,
but fears the power of the smugglers, who
are strong enough to incite border revolts.
The bill of Senator Reagan will therefore
probably be welcomed by the Mex lean
Government, since it will enable it to
prove to its people that the maintenance
of the free zone will work greater loss to
them than its abolition. But however
that may be, the bill of the Senator strikes
in right direction. The present system,
by which goods through the agency of
shipment to the free zone are shipped back
surreptitiously into the United States and
sold az prices ruinous to those who pay
duty upon such articles, is more than
wrong; it is dangerous and vicious.
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stanler,s Reyenge on london.

Time is great Fighter of wrongs. 1t
was not many years ago that Henry NJ.
Stanley, ON his return from his arduous
search for and his discovery Of DR.. Living
stoue, was received by England with howl
ing contempt. He was most outrageously
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weather f6reoasts for ro-dnr.

HeaIher n OCecasts TOT Io-tay,
California-Rain in the southern part; rain.
and clear weather in the northern portion;
variable winds; colder.
Oregon and Washington = Continued cold;
fair weather
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-05

Lii these publications are sent either by Mail
~ Express TO agents or single subscribers, with
sharges prepaid. All Postmasters are agents.
The Best Advertising Mediums On the Pacific
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The EEcoRp. UNION. SUNDAY UNION an

Entered at the Postofice at Sacramento as
second-class matter
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-05

RECENTLY in GAINESVILLE, Ohio, five
deaths occurred that the physicians are all
agreed were directly traceable to the con-
veying of the body of child, who had died
of malignant diphtheria, from another
town to GAINESVILLE for burial, and at which
place an elaborate funeral over the body
was held. An exchange characterizes this
as trihing with death. 1t was trifing with
life, rather. If there is no law in Zanes-
vile to prohibit public funerals of those
who die of infectious diseases, then the
GAINESVILLE people have none TO blame but
themselves for the five lives sacrificed to
carelessness and the folly of parade of the
dead. Philadelphia years ago passed an or
dinance prohibiting public funerals of those
who die of diphtheria, which gives rise to
the inquiry, SIS there such an ordinance
in Sacramento" If there is not, the
sooner it is passed the better, since we do
not know at what time some other town
may permit body of one dying of the
infectious disease to be shipped here for
burial. 1t is common prudence to erect
such statutes; it is compliance with the
established judgment of sanitarians and
physicians. We do not permit public fu-
nerals of those who die of smallpox; we
go so far as to isolate the living who are
| sick with that dicooca. but - trutb - =.
not more dangerous than diphtheria. The
American Public Health Association
| long ago reported that when one dies Of
diphtheria the body should be disinfected
and treated as liable to spread the disease
and to prevent that it should be sequestered
from the living at once and buried soon in
manner to prevent, SO far as is possible,
the likelihood of spreading the infection.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-05
DON'T FAIL TO NOTICE!

DUN I TAIE to NO IOEI
TOHN F. COOPER HAS BOUGHT THE
- haDkrunt stock OF SHEET MUSIC, MUSIC
BOOSS, FIXTURES, etc, Of Z. DALE & co,
which when aided to his oWa very large and
fine stock Of music, he Will be sble 20 fill all
orders for music ON the shOrtesi notice. He is
also sole agent for the solid iTon-freme MATH-
GsHEK UPRIGHT PIANOS. address JOHN F,
COOPER, Sacramento Cal. n1Ttf
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THE WEEKLY uNIoN

Etke cheapest and most desirable Home. News
End Literary Journal published on the Pacific
coast. The SUNDAY UNION is sent TO every SUD
Gerber to the WEEKLY UNION.
FERNS for both one ELECTROMAGNETIC 90
The WEEKLY UNION alone per year.-.... so
The SUNDAY UNION alone per year........ l 90
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ISSUED BY THE
SACRAMENTO PUBLISHIEa COMPANY.

ONCE. Third Street, between j and K.
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THE SUNDAY UNION,

. THE DAILY RECORD-UNfoN,
Published six Gays in each week, with Double
Sheet on Saturdays, aud
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-05

The reporter was comfortably situated in
rear seat of street car, calmly and
meditatively putting a fragrant Hop Wo,
when a gentleman who bears the proud
distinction of being one of the oldest en-
ployes of high order at the Capitol, boarded
the car and took a seat opposite him.
well, Mr.. Newspaper Man" said the
old-timer, whats the news today"
Nothing puff startling"
"Oh, of course; saving it all for to-
morrow, 1 suppose. But, by the way. all
the papers make great splurge on New
Years with accounts of the past year and
the like, don't they?"
YES (puf-puff) some do-not all"
"Well, why don't some of them go little
further back? Now, was looking over an
old scrap-book of mine the other day-one
which inherited from my father-and |
found that. with the completion of the
present year, it is just fifty years old.
Just sat down, and, starting from the be-
ginning. took notes of all the great events
of the world which have taken place in
that time. l only took the most remark
able events and achievements, because it
would otherwise fill a book as big as the
side of house. I've got them here on nv
memorandum book. Like to hear them ?''
You bet r replied the reporter, and he
dropped the grand cigar in his hurry to get
out his notebook.
"Well, here you go, then. First we have
the discovery of the electric telegraph; then
the discovery of photography; the estab-
lishnent of ocean steam navigation the
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-05

Subscribers served by Carriers at FIFTEEN
CENTS per week. In all interior cities and towns
the psper can be had of the principal Periodical
Dealers Newsnen and Agents
The SUNDAY UNION is served by Carriers az
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS per month.
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Published every Sunday morning, making a
splendid sEyEN-Ds paper.
For one yesr-................... ..,.. sc 60
sor six months. ........., - 2 90
For three MONTHS IA
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04
Wonderful Watches.

New NDrK Ledger.
In 1852 a Waterman of Dresden ex-
hibited a watch made entirely of pa
per. The paper was chemically pre-
pared, and the maker claimed that it
would be as serviCeable as if made of
the material ordinarily used.
An ingenius prisoner at Kariaus,
Bohemia, recently constructed a
watch three inches in diameter, with
no other tools or materials except two
needles, spool Of thread, a newspa-
Der, and some rye straw. The
wheels, posts and cOgs are all made
OF the rye straw, which, it is well
known, is quite coarse and tough. 1t
runs six hours without winding,
and kenns good time. 1t is now in
the Pc So sion Of the project Of Ka-
raus. wh) considers it the greatest
mIrvel OF the nineteenth century.
The most ingenius, perfect and COM
pick watch ever manufactured was
sent out from the works of Patek Phil
lippe & Co., of Geneva, Switzerland,
in July 1887, and is now in possession
of Baron Nicholas. 1t is what is
known as full-siZed "hunter." On
one side there is dial of the regula-
ton kind, exhibiting the hour, min
ute and second hands; Also an indie
pendent chronograph hand, which
marks the tifths of Seconds. The
same dial has repeating mechanism,
which strikes the hours, quarters and
minutes. The opposite dial has
hands pointing to months, weeks and
days. Another large central hand
on this dial, is set at the beginning of
each year, correctly points to all
moon phases, and also acts as a per-
petual calendar. 1t is so constructed
as to admit of its keeping two differ
ent times, say standard time on one
side and sun time on the other.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04
Gnuernment Heights.

For the surest, safest and best in
vestment and quickest returns on
your money buy your lots in Govern
! ment Heights addition. They are on
the east side of the city.
They are over one hundred feet
| above the city.
! They receive the fresh gulf breeze
/ for nine months Of the year before it
passes over the city, laden with bad
odOrs, dust and smoke.
The growth of the city is in that
direction.
There are no slaughter pens on that
side of the city.
There are no railroads to cross in
going or coming from these lots.
The present street cars are running
to within four blocks.
The beautiful government drill
grounds are but short distance, and
are overlooked from any of these lois.
Water mains are within four blocks.
Nice residences are on almost all
sides of this property.
All these lots are within two miles
of the center of the city.
The railroad company contemplate
extensive improvements i'll the near
future on its reserve, which is south
of and adjoining these lots. The lots
are all large and subdlvided for the
convenience of those who contemplate
building upon them.
The corners of each block have been
made upon the ground, and will be
shown to purchasers. Over one hun
hundred lots have been sold, mostly
to actual settlers, within the past
four months.
No fancy price asked for any of
these lots is why they are being sold
so fast. Prices average from fifty to
two hundred dollars lot, consequent !
Iy are within the reach of all.
Before buying elsewhere examine
these beautiful lots and convince your
self of the fact that they are the best |
and cheapest for the money offered in
the city.
For further particulars call on J. V.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04
Health is Wealth

DR.. f. G. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
MENT, guaranteed specific for Hysteria, Dizzi-
ness, Commissions, Fits, Nervous Neural gia,
Headache Nervous POstratiOn caused by the
use of alcohol or tobacco, WaketulneEs, Men
tai Depression, Softening of the Brain resulting
in insanity and leading to misery, decay and
death, Premature Old Age, Barrcnness, Loss
o. Power in either sex, Involuntary Losses and
SEermatorrwa caused by Over-eXertiOn Of the
brain self abuse or Over-ndulgence. Each
box contains one months treatment. s 90 Il
box, or six boxes for $500, sent by mail pre-
paid OF receipt of price.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04

1871 acres OF fine farming and pasture hard,
Gonzales county, only three miles from
im0nt on the Arkansas Pass railway. The
tire tract IL under good fence I'D 100 acres
cultivation, in four separate feds Has Ii
ne frame houses. of four and five rooms
,ach = las fine cotton gin ard other improve
ments has Il number of good wells, also per
m nc1t runuiUy creek on tract with plenty Of
fine timber This is an elegant piece OF land
JOr location of a colony, and the price is
cheap-S9 an acre. Cash $iO,OO0; balance in
2 to years. interest per cent. This property
is only offered tor sale because the owners
desire to divide. ADDRESS,
join r. HAMBLETON Y Co,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04
The First Stem.

Perhaps you are run down. can't eat. can't
sleep, can't think, cant do anything 10 your
satisfaction. and you wonder what ails you.
You should heed the warning, you are taking
the first step into Nervous PrOstratiOn. You
need Nerve Tonic, and In Electric Bitters
you will find the exact remedy for restoring
your nervOus system to its normal, healthy
condition. Surprising results follow the use
of this great Nerve Tonic and Alternative.
Your appetite returns, good digestion is re-
stored and the Liver and Kidneys resume
healthy action. Try hottie. Price 80 cents,
at Dreiss, Thompson & Co. o.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04
a Valuable Remeov.

A letter from ; p, Wardwcl. Boston. says:
Il used ClarH'S Extract of Fax PapillOnJ
"Catarrh cure in June last for Hay Fever
with great satisfaction, and find it the only
thing have seen which would ullay. with
"Out irritation, the Inflammation of the nos
"tris an! thrOIt. Its soothing and healing
''prOoerties wer" marked and immediate"
Large bottle 81 W. C,arks Fax soap is the
latest and best. Try il. - CeutA. Ask for
them at Z. KALTEYEN,S DruE htn.N. H.l,-,G.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04
Special Notice,

Not being able to give the necessary
attention to my large and increasing
business, have associated with my
self Mr.. o. r. Flournoy in my Marble
and Granite business i'll this city. He
is fully authorized tC make contracts
and collect for me. Respectfully,
2-24-lm FRANK TEICH.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04
AChance for Spe ouIatcrs.

$500 will buy fine block of lots on
the Heights, near the new railroad
shops, in the town Of Laredo.
5000 will buy two large lots, finely
located. on the line of the West End
Rapid Transit railway. Fine resi-
dence property. Aouress
T. B. JOHNSON, LIGHT office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04

For all kind of hot house plants
Fruit and China trees go to Mrs. Jen-
ner, end of CamargO street. Rose
trees of all varieties on hand; flower
pots of all sizes for sale at the lowest
prices. Call early and make your Sc
faction l-7-am
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04
The Universal Verdict of the People

Who have used Carke's Extract of Flax pa
pillon) Skin Cure award il the first and highest
place as a remedial agent in ali cases OF Skin
Diseases. Brysipelas, Eczema, PimplCs, I'M
slightly blOtches, humiliating eruptiOns. BOils,
Carbuncles, letter, etc, oil yield to this won
dGrful preparation at once. Price 81 for
large bottle, at +. Kaltcyer's Drug Store.
Carke'S Flax Soap is good for the skin.
Try il. Price % cents. 217 ID
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04
CITY DruE Store.

Ragland & Co., East Commerce
street, for elegant requisites for the
bath. Bath Spopges, Bath Towels,
Bath Brushes, BaCn Soaps The Cen
uine Old Brown Windsor Soap now
reduced from l0c to &c.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04
Public Notice.

The public is hereby informed that
o. II. FlournOy is not working for us
any longer. We shall not employ
any agent, but shall give to our pa
irons the benefit of commission
saved; saving from Is to % per cent.
2-l9-2Wks. IIRKEI, & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04
We CAN AND DO

Guarantee ACker's B-Ood Elixir for it has
demonstrated demo fully to the people of this
country that it is superior to all other pretbr
atoms for blood diseases. II is positive cure
for syphilltiC poisoning, ulcers, eruptions and
pimpI s. l. purities the wEOle system and
thoroughly Guilds Up the constitution. Sold
By aglHnd u Co. ~
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04

u is surprising that people will Use com
mon, ordinary pill when they can secure
valuable English one for the same money. DR..
ACkers English pills are a positive cure for
sick headache and all liver troubles. They are
small, sweet, easily taken and DO not grfpe
For sale BY Ragland x Shachner 2I2lY
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04
ShiIo's Catarrh Remedy.

No. g. ShilO's Catarrh Remedy, a msrvei-
Gus cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria, Canker
Mouth and Head Ache. With each bottle there
is an ingenious Nasal Injector for the more
successful treatment OF these complaints
without extra charge. Price 30 cents. Sold
by kaltcyer * Son. 2l3 ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-04
D.zUuasso the Southern Tailor.

Has now received fine stock of
fall and winter goods, and with first
class wOrkmen will turn out only the
best work at reasonable prices; 221
Commerce street 1O-ll-Tf