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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-17
, local disease has puzzled

Perhaps no local disease has puzzled
and bsffied the medical profession more than
is among the most distressing and disgusting
ills the flesh is heir to, and the records show
very few or no cases of radical cure of chronic
catarrh by any of the multitude OF modes of
treatment until the introduction of Ely's Cream
Balm few years ago. The success of this
preparation has been most gratifying and sur
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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-17
GENERAL NOTICES,
Pianos to Suit the Tfmes.-Ravi

PIsnos TO Suit the Times.-Having Ke-
ceived large invoice direct from manufsctur-
ers, including eleven different factories, brand
new. Easy installments. Prices, 900 and up
street. dl6.tf
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-17
FAILURES.
Two Banks Unable to Stand the Pressure
of Hard Times.

CLEARFiELD PENN, December 10TH The
Clearkeid County Bank closed its doors this
morning. The depositors are made safe by a
mortgage on the real estate for three times the
amount of deposit. The owner of the bank is
ex-united States Senator William A. Wallace
COO.
The excessive tightness of the money market
caused the failure. The Clearfeld County Bank
was private concern. 1t was several years
ago State institution, but now does collect
ing and exchange business The depos:tors
have been secured by judgment bond and
mortgage of valuable coal lands in this county,
The deposits aggregate Si75 900. The security
is double the entire Indebtedness. Senator
Walaces interest is s400 900, and his assets are
placed at S6n0,O
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-17
In FOREIGN LANDS.
Exciting Scenes Attend The he tiags
il Ireland.
PARNELL'S EYEsIGHT INJURED.
Narrow Escape of Occupants from
Burning Hotel in
Ireland.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES To THE gEconD-uN1os.i
PARNELL's EYEsIGHT INJURED.
IRISH TROUBLES.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES To THE RrconD-uNIos.l
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-17

Painless Extraction of Teeth by use OF
local anesthetic. DIR. WELDON, dentist, Eighth
and streets. je2Stf
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-17

Sample Rooms, l014 Sixth street, be-
tween sud <. Fine Wines. Liquors and Cigars.
ni4-u JACOB KAERTH, Proprietor.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-17

The best place In California to have You,
printing done: A. J. JOHNSTON & co.'s, All
street, Sacramento, Cal
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-17

New YORK. December 16th-A Times Dublin
special says: Each day the feeling of fhe popu-
ever he goes there are cheers for the man from
those who as yet ignore what has altered the
mans position but that is the extent of their
feelings for him, and each day diminishes its
strength.
Pernells cause is waning, with the fighting
strength of its leader, which IS almost AZ its
lowest ebb. Parnell will breai: down physi-
ealiy- If nothing more, before many days have
passed.
The last few days, during which he has en-
countered hostility, TO which he is altogether
unaccustomed, have thoroughly sapped the
strength born merely of passion AID audacity,
with which he entered on this painful contest.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12
It's Sixth Return.

The star of Bethlehem will come into vision in short time, this being its seventh appearance since the birth of Christ. It pays us a visit once every 3l5 years and is of won drous brilllancy for three weeks, ap- bearing all that time as q sixth star in the constellation of Cassiopeia It then gradually wancs and disappears after seventeen months. It is the star, it will be remembered, which at the Nativity "came and stood over where the young Child was" thus guiding the steps of the wise men of the East to the cradle of the Re dcemer. People now living would do well to take a good look at the star, as it is probable that they may not have an opportunity of seeing it again. -- Exchange.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12

A country editor who takes an un- usually gloomy view of the cold, win try weather, bcwaiis the hazardous condition of his wearing apparel in the following delicate manner:
 Lives of great men oft remind us, honest toil don't stand chance {; the more we work the more we need bigger patches on our pants. Oh, those pants, once new and glossy, now are patched wi,h many due. all because subscribers lingcr-will not pay us what is due. Then let them be up and doing, send your mite, though be it small, or when snowy winter strikes us we shall have ho pants at all'
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12
A Soft Voice.

We agree with that old poet who said that soft, low voice was an ex- ccllent thing in woman Indeed, we feel much inclined to go much far ther on the subject than he has and call 1t one of her crowning charms. No matter what other she may have {; she may be as fair as the Trojan Helen, and as learned as the famous have all the accomplishments consid. cred requisite at the present day, and every advantage that wealth may procure, and yet, If she l1ck a low. sweet voice, she never can be really fascinating. How often the spell of beauty is broken by loud, course talking. How often you are irrcsist- ibly drawn to d plain, unassuming woman, whose soft, silvery tones rcn- der her positively attractive. Br- sides, we fancy we can judge of the character by the voice: Tke bland. smooth, fawning tone seems to us to bctoken deceit and hypocrisy, as in- variably as the musical. subducd voice indicates a genuine refinement.
 In the social circle how pleasant it is to hear woman talk in that low key which always characterizcs the true lady. In the sanctuary of home how such sweet voice soothes the fret ful temper and cheer the weary hus- band. How sweetly such cadences float shrough the sick chamber and around the dying bed; with what solemn melody do they breathe q prayer for the departing soul!-[ES.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12

There is nothing that adds more to the jest of life than an interesting occupation; even if it means hard work, there is recompense in the en- ioyment of well-earned rest. No work, however, ought to be overpow- ing, or so exhaustive that ones en- orgies fall below their asperations. On the other hand, no life is so thor oughly wrotched as one where the necessity and desire for work is en- tircly wanting; and this is particu- larly true of education and intelll- gence, who allow themselves to fall into that unsettled condition of mind where nothing is of interest. It IS difficult at first to force an interest, but when the first step is made, the habit of regular occupation, if for only one or two hours day, becomes valuable. Active minds must have employment. - Exchange,
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12
THE FIRST QUARREL.

''rhc habit of smoking is vulgar, you know, Only fiji for those people whose insicts are low" ," Insisted his wife as she sat by his side, To which opposition he calmly replied: You'd surely call Milton high minded man; Not so, my dear wife! His life didn't pan Out failure, you know: well, now insist lfall smokers are low. he's down on your list. "tarlylr, yuu1l admit, was geuius, nicht wahr? (ENcusc me q jif while light my cigar,) He smoked like q chimney, Carisso, my dear,
 smoked last year. Old Newton at church with his conscience quite
 clear, oulnrd with tobacco the pews in the rear. .'Your Dickens smoked, too while Thackeray :
 clothes W ere soaked with tobacco fumes thro' t0 his hose , In short, dear Carissa, my list would contain The name of each genius from Raleigh to Twain Then smiling, she answered with logic elate " ou promise to swear of until you are great ~
 II William Lit.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12

A blessing beyond wealth, beyond beauty, or even beyond talent, is that cheerful temperament which can rejoice in the sunshine, yet be merry in the shade-which can delight in the singing of the birds in spring, yet solace itself with the hearts own music when winter is at hand.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12

There are times when a feeling of lassitude will overcome the most ro- bust, when the system craves for pure blood to furnish the elements of health and strength. Phe best rem edy for purifying the blood is Dr. J, II. McLean's Sarsaparilla.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12

Even the most vigorous and hearty people have at times a feeling of weariness and lassitudc. To dispel this feeling take Dr. J. II. Mclean s Sarsaparilla. 1t will impart vigor and vitality.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12

"lIe shook, and he shook, till his shaking
 was chronic, He then bought bottle of Cheatham's $
 chill tonic He then said to his friends, though shaker
 ofyore, Thanks to the C. C. Tonic, Pm a shaker no
 more. For sale by Hugh Moncrief,
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12

Doctor-'Well, my fine little fel- low, you have got quite well again 1! 1 was sure the pills l left you would cure you. How did you take them 7" 'Oh, l used them in my pop-gun.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12

and l want to marry Phillis, if she will accept man who has to depend on his brains and hunds for living. |"
 But your father and mother?''
 "Havc disinhcritcd me-
 "For wanting to marry Phyllis:"
 Yes"
 Then l shsn't," began the girl promptly.
 "Oh, yes" in voice both coax ing and confident "Oh, yes, you will. Phillis '"
 Mrs. Merrlt turned her gimlet eyes on her niece.
 You'd better," she advised, dry ly. You won't find such lover every day. Look at my luck .'
 The remark was effective. The eyes of the young people met, and out on each soft check of Phyllis Clyde glowed bright flag of surren- der.
 The following day Archie Van Roosevelt went to the city and sc- cured work, and Phillis received a note from his mother, dispensing with her services.
 A year passed, during winch Archie worked hard and saved every cent he could, and Phyllis, half re- grctful that she had made such sacrifice as his necessary, and wholly glad of his royal love, counted the weeks till she should see hlm again.
 It was in September that he came back-golden, fragrant, delicious September. Very quiet was their wedding. And Phyllis, Tn her sim pie, snowy wedding gown. looked more radiant and lovely than ever.
 Just as soon as the cottage could be disposed of Mrs. Merit was to go to the city to live with the young people.
 When the sacred ceremony was over the little old widow said brisklv:
 "Now, Phyllis. Pm going to give you the present promised"
 "The screen, auntie:"
 ''Ies, dear.
 She took tiny key from her bosom went toward the heirloom
 "Does it open:' cried Phyllis Van Roosevelt in amazement.
 Mrs. Merritt smiled.
 Into the heart of papier mache rose she thrust the tiny kev-turncd it. The whole back of the screen opened like q door, and down came tumbling on the carpet folded papers and heavy little packages wrapped in tissue paper.
 "Bonds !' exclaimed the eccentric widow. briefly. "rhe bonds told Oswald Merit l had burned just to test his affection. And my jewels all the old Clyde jewels. They are yours now, my dear-yours and Archie's. was hound yon should not he married for your money, as was. There is Slj,OO0 there, Phyllis, not to mention the stones."
 "Jupiter!" cried Archie.
 "Oh," gasped the bride, Git seems like a fairy-tale."
 But it wasn't. It was every dol lar as true as it was delightful.
 Now" declared Mrs. Merritt, ''you know never was offered half enough for that screen."
 When she joined them in their charming little home she proved her self once more the blessed magician of their destinies.
 "Ive heard Archie's mother is heart-broken oyer her quarrel with him, Phyllis. You should send her that screen with your love-"
 The bride took her advice. The result of the gift was visit from Archie's parents, and their proud ac- ceptance of their lovely daughter.
 "Whoever would have thought, !" querried Phyllis, ecstatically, "that the old screen held such a secret But beautiful things do happen out side of books, don't they--some- times :"-- Kate NJ. Kleary.
 There is nothing that adds more to the jest of life than an interesting
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12

No need to take those big cathar- tic pills; one of Dr. J. H. Mclean s Liver and Kidney Pellets is quite sufficient and more agreeable.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12

More people suffer from constipa- ton than any other cause. Casca- rine is the only positive cure.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12

Don't trust to luck but rub on little of Hunts Cure for Itch, Tetter, Hngworm or Eczema. For sale by Hugh Moncrief
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12

A Omaha man has an egg he claims he has kept for ten years. It must be decade egg, of course.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12

The glazier's occupation is a pane ful one. .- Merchant Traveller.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12

For d safe and certain remedy for fever and ague, use Dr. J. H. Me- Leans chill and fever cure; it is warranted to cure.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12
-:- J. T. MAYS -:- GENERAL |: STORE,
Boughton, Arkansas,

Boughton, Arkansas, Win keep an assortment of General Mer- chandse, and sell as low as anybody. No use to go to Prescott-save time and money by buying at this store A trial will convince you.
 GIN AND CREST MILL. have tirst-class new gin that will turn out as fine grade cotton as lint will make. Satisfaction guaranteed, Bring in your seed cotton. Also have good grist min and will grind on Saturdays. Patronize home indus- tries. will please you if possible.
 J. T. MAYS.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12

Has s:'ained n standard of excellence which ndmift of no superior.
 lt ontains every improvement that inven- i've genius skill and money can produce.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-27

Burdock Blood Bitters taken after
eating will relieve any feeling of weight
or overfullness of the stomach Sold
everywhere.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-27
The ENGAGEMENT RING.
Daring Exploit of Lover In tho wild
~ Oznrk Region.

Ozark Region.
Tho first ono usually doesn't cost
much; but it costs enough, for all that
says the st. Paul Pioneer-Press. GU are
about twenty when you begin looking
over the jewelers. advertisements and
find yourself wondering if she will be
pleased with what you save and pinch
SO to get. At length you havo bought
it. Then comes the eventful evening;
you stroll down the street feeling your
Importance at every step; with thump-
ing heart you pass into your loves
sweet presence; there she sits expect
ant; before you know any thing about
1T her hand is in yours. Over her taper
fingers the jeweled band is slipped, and
what follows Immediately you remem-
Der SO we'll it need not be recalled.
Hank Hilliard was born and reared
away down in the wild Ozark region Of
Christian County, Mo-, almost within
gunshot of the famous Bald Knobbers Of
South Missouri. He had never been
out of tho county, much less out of the
State, and his ideas of engagement
rings were limited. When pretty Sallie
Diggs-pretty in spite of her length,
stumbling walk and freckles-insisted
upon ring before she would consider
the engagement binding, Hank was non
pulsed.
He expostulatcd without avail,
scratched his head, thought a long
whilc and finally went away. He came
back tho next afternoon, his brown face
wrcathed i'll smiles.
eve got hcr," he exclaimed, and,
reaching in his pocket, he drew out a
great ring of brass.
Sallie smiled and reached out her
hand. Hank slipped the ring over tho
girls largest finger, and, leaning near
the simple maiden, whispcred:
''Now, Sal, air We satisfied that weuns
is engaged?"
Eyes, Hank" Sal whispered, shaking
the ring around on her finger; ''but say,
Hank, whar did we git it?"
"Ye won't tell?'
"Nope."
"Hones'?"
Clones, HanlS?"
''Ef yc must know, cut it outcn dads
Sunday galluscs."
Sal slipped over into Hanks arms,
and, as their freckled, sun-burned
checks touched, tho girl whispered:
"Say, Hank, amt ye 'fraid yer dadll
lick We when he finds his galluscs
buStcd?"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-27
A MODERN MUMMY.
1t Can BE Seen in tho Establishment of n
Kansas City Undertaken.

1t Can BE Seen in tho Establishment of n
Kansas City UndertalSer.
There has been great deal of valua-
bio time lost and a considerable waste
of paper by writer's who have deplored
at length what they termed tho lost art
Of embalming-the art in which the
Egyptians arc said to have excellcd
every people since mans creation
There is an undertaken in Kansas City
who, according to tho Star, has demon
strated beyond a doubt that he can do
better work in cmbalming than even the
Egyptians did in their palmiest days of
cultivating the art. Nor does he re-
quire the profuse use of oils and spices
and bolts of linen goods to protect the
subject from the ravages Of time. No
mummics arc recovered with tho feat
ures well preserved. The friends OF
Clarence Wagner can find no difficulty
in tracing the familiar lines of his face,
his perfect features and auburn hair and
mustache, if they will only visit the I'M
dcrtaking rooms and request to see tho
cmbalmcd body. Wagner was a ma
tive of Germany, ana when he
died, October 1G, 1855, he was thir-
ty years of age. He lived in
Kansas City for several years, and was
we'll known in many German societies
His death was due to quick consump-
ton, and occurred in the German Hos
pital in this city. Sickness had absorbed
all his means before he was taken to tho
hospital, and after his death no one
claimed the body, which was prepared
for burial and held for orders for its
final disposal, but none came. The
undertaken then conceived tho idea of
making some experiments with embalm-
ing fluids concoctcd by himself and tho
| opportunity for fair test as to their
efficacy and durability was afforded.
After tho arteries wore empticd about
half gallon of liquid preservative was
injected in them. This liquid contained
considerable salt, but the other com
ponent parts are kept secret. Every day
for month injections of the liquid
were made and tho skin thoroughly
rubbed with another preparation. Tho
body gradually decreased in size and in
six months time it was thoroughly pre-
pared to rotain its shape for. eternity.
| Numerous experiments on this subject
with the ordinary destructive fluids and
with the elements of wind and weather
have been made, but it remains intact.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-27
A Boy with Many wives.

A correspondent of tho Indian Daily
News has furnished the details of an
extraordinary case of polygamy. A
Brahman of Bengal gave away his six
aunts, eight sisters. and four daughters
in batch in marriage to a boy less
than ten years old. The ages of the
brides of three generations varied
from fifty years to three months, and
tho baby bride was brought to the
marriage ceremony on brass plate.
Among tho Kulin Brahmans, it is said,
tho man who receives in marriage tho
majority of the daughters of family is
also bound TO havo the rest, otherwise
tho minority must suffer lifelong
celibacy. The correspondence concludes:
"Hundreds of instances like tho above
might be given If needed"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-27
No Clphor Was Nasdad.

A remarkable telegram broke up the
entire establishment in big New York
store recently. The head of the firm re-
ccived dispatch conveying this infor-
nation: IA mosquito i'll to-day. Can't
como down." lie called in the other
partners and tho chief clerks for a con-
sultation. They had no cipher that
fitted tho telegram, but after awhile
light dawncd upon one of the party. A
bright young man in the store rejoices
in the name of Amos, and, being under
tho weather, his mother wrote this tele-
gram: "Amos quito i'll to-day. Can't
como down" Business was suspended
for an hour while tho establishment was
recovering its equilibrium.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-27
PETERSBURG LETTER.
a ton of the Democratic Convention
What the Republicans are Up To.

PETERSBURG, Va, Sept. 26.-[Special]
tee of the Fourth Congressional district
of Virginia met here last night at the
residence of General Mahonc and was
in session until late hour. The com
mittee is composed of the following gen
tlemen, all of whom were present: Rob
ert McCandlish, chairman, of Peters
burg; Jos. McFund. of Powhatan county:
Hon. B. S. Hooper. Of Farmvil.e; g.. +.
Jarrett, of Greenville county. and $. III.
Harris, of Dinwiddie county The OBJ
ject for which the committee was called
together was to decide whether or not a
convention should be had to nominate Il
candidate for Congress from this district.
There was a full and free interchange
of opinion as to what was best to do.
The committee finally decided, without
taking any action, to adjourn until the
18th OF October next. The committee
was addressed by General Malone who
characterized the unseating of Hon. II.
q. Venable in Congress in favor of Lang
ston as an outrage. He said that he had
been deceived by some of the Rcpubli-
can members Of Congress in this matter
and added that he did not believe that
a majority of these Republican members
OF Congress who made up the quorum
were in favor of seating Langston, but
that they were induced to vote against
Venable because it was an issue between
Republicans and Democrats.
1t was intimated at meeting of the
committee last night that steps were
being taken in Washington to persuade
LangSt0n not to be q candidate for Con-
gress from this district next fall.
Langston is expected here in few
days, but it learned from prominent
colored man of this city, that there will
be no demonstration by the people as it
was expected by some that there would
be.
The nomination of MIR. James
Fletcher Epes, of Blackstone, Notta-
way county, as the Democratic nominee
for Congress from this, the Fourth dis
" ictof Virginia, appears to give general
Satisfaction throughout the district.
Mr.. Epes is one of the most successful
farmers in Southside Virginia, and is
about 4S years of age. He will begin
his canvass in a week or two.
CoCKADE.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-27
SALEM HAPPENINGS.
Takon From the Timcs-Reuis,er

Friday night some practical joker
built fence across one of the public
roads about two miles from town.
Elder j. a. Spencer (Disciple). OF
Bristol, Tennessee, is expected to preach
in the Baptist Church next Monday
night at ~ o'clock.
There is movement to start sub
scription to build Catholic Church in
Salem, and it meets with the favor of a
good many of our people.
Rev. Mr.. Brooks, of Salem, will
preach at Hanging Rock Chapel next
Sunday morning at IL o'clock
a large force of worllmen are now en-
gagged in grading and macadamizing
Pennsylvania avenue. on which have
beent erected some of the pretties resi-
dcnces in our city.
Col. r.: II. Logan has been made at
torney for the Valley Railroad at this
point, and all property in Salem belong
ing to this company will hereafter be in
his charge.