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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1891-05-25
ON TEE FIELD OF HONOR.
Chicago Treated to a Genuine
Romance in High Life.
DUEL WITH SWORDS AT JACKSON
PARK

One of the Participants an Austrian
Baron and the Other a Southerner-
The Former Receives the Point of
His Adversary'S Sword in His Neck,
While the Latter is Only Slightly
Scratched-The Whole Affair Sur
rounded in Mystery.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1891-05-25

The people of Louisiana will, i'll April
next, vote on the question of the extern
sion of the Lottery Company's charter.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1891-05-25

There are about ], 200, 600 men now liv-
ing who participated in the late war on
the Union side.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1891-05-25

with the liquor cases or secure indict-
ments against us, we'll burn you out of
house and home.u
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1891-05-25

Her Owners Refuse to Talk Concern
Ing Her Movements.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-01-14
An Embarrassing Situation.

Here is a little story alb out Whitelav
Reid that is going the rounds Of the
clubs. There Is saying in Paris that
it is not necessary for great man to
make 6onnots, since the wits are sure
to make and attribute them to him.
Whether this is the case or not, 1t is
certain that though heretofore the ed
itor Of the Tribune has not had the
reputation of wit, since his appoint
rnent as Minister 10 France, he has
beeen quoted as the author of some Of
the most delightfully."- clever of speeches,
as this, for example: He was intro
duced the other day to very beauu.
full woman, whose name he did not
catch, but who filed him with admir-
alton by her ripe and rosy loveliness.
While they were conversing lower
ing-faced man passed by whom Reid
knew well, but knew nothing to his
credit; who, In fact, he heartily dislik-
ed, and feeling his presence jar upon
the amiability of his mood, he exclaln-
ed, in en- undiplomatc impulse: "Now
there is a man loath." His handsome
companion flashed her eyes upon. him,
and cried, sharply, "But that Is my
busband!' and Reid answered, calmly,
without an instant's pause or the turn
inc of a hair, "And that is why L loatb
him
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-01-14
Na1el Mountain Railroad.

Herr Trautweiler, the author Of the
dea of building a railway to the sum-
nit Of the Jungfrau in Switzerland,
has published a brief account of his
scheme in answer to the objections and
criticisms. The railway would go
from the valley below to the summit,
and would be almost entirely under
ground. There would be several in
termediate stations, from which con-
venient, well-arranged tunnels would
lead to points on the mountain whence
the best views are to be had. Should
stormy weather come on, the passen-
gers could withdraw into the shelter
of those tunnels. The railway W II be
lighted by electricity, so that it may
be used by night as well as by day,
and in all weathers. The Journey
from end to end VIII occupy about two
hours. Objections had been made on
,ccount of the extreme cold.
But the mean temperature Of the All
at the summit is only from 1odeg. to
1°. centigrade below zero; in the
summer the mean temperature OF the
air Is only little below zero. Herr
Trautweiler estimates the average tenn
psrsturs Of the underground raiws!
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-01-14
Gilled q Rather with Her Tin Pail.

Mrs. Frank Keen, Of Chichester
vile, had rather thrilling experience
with rattlesnake recently, which she
will probably remember During the
remainder Of her life. She was pick
ing raspberries In her garden when
.he suddenly heard a peculiar rattling
noise. She continued her work for a
minute or two, when she again heard
the same noise nearer by, accompanied
by an ominous hiss, and, glancing
into the bushes close at hand, she saw
big rattlesnake already coiled and
about to spring at her.
Mrs. Keen had large tin pail partly
filed with raspberries in her hand, and
without a moments hesitation she let
the snake have taste Of the berries
and the big pail at the same time. The
pail must have fIllen with a terrific
whack on the reptiles head, for when
Mrs. Keen went closer to examine into
the injuries done to her pail, as well as
10 how the snake liked its berry bath,
she found the head had been nearly
severed from the body. Mrs. Keen
says she feels assured the snake would
not have attacked her II she had kept
q respectable distance from Its quar-
ters. The snake measured four feet In
lsngth and had nine rsttles.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-01-14
rair Uarswomea on the Hudson.

many yachtsmen and pleasure seek.
ers on the North River have noticed
these bright Summer afternoons a six.
oared barge showing futtering blue
and white pennant and manned by
young girls all dressed alike in whita
serge gowns, with white fishermen's
caps and blue sailor handkerchief
Hnotted under their chins. Sometimes
young man in blazer displaying the
same colors has the stroke seat and
occasionally there is a young man or
two in the crew, but though the pres
sure TO be admitted to this athletic
coterle on the part Of young persons
masculine has occasionally been de-
clined the barge skins on its way
propelled in the best of form by oars
women. Last Saturday the boat was
around In the Harlem and ELECTED
much admiration as 1t spun past the
club house. under the Third avenue
bridge and almost down to He'll Gate
and return. The stroke seat was
occupied by girl with fluffy yellow
hair hanging loose under a snood of
blue velvet ribbon. She had been out
in the air enough since April to be
sunburned, and the smooth coat of
delicate rosy brown over face and
hands was just the rich biscuit tint
which the true Summer girl regards
as so swagger this season. The girls
OF the crew were sunburned also, and
were, as they sat, blonde and brunette
alternately. Those who passed the
barge close enough for observation
reported that its seats had blue serge
cushions, the shade Of the ribbons,
and that white canvas cloth was
stretched along its floor. No such
aquatic outfit has ever frightened these
waters before, and the story is that it
belongs to the daughters of a rich
Chicagoan who Is summering at In
wood for business reasons and whose
girls with two cousins and one school
friend make up the charming blue and
white crew.-New York Letter,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-01-14
Barnum and the Glowing Cup

That typical representative Of Yam
kee grit" Mr.. P. 7. Barnun, the
venerable but vigorous. Snowman, has
been interviewed by Lon :on re-
porter in good American fashion. His
views are spicy and shrewd; perhaps
the most interesting are those on the
causes which have contributed to his
own health and on Eng ish social Gus
toms. al cannot go out to tenth of
the places where l am invited" he
says, with q pardonable reference to
his success in London society, and he
continues:
Your English hours are too late for
me, for one thing. Fashionable dim
ners begin at $50. cannot eat
heavy meal at that time Of night. You
are kind enough to say that look
"full Of sap" still. So am, but it Is
the result of an abstemious life. For
thirty years have not smoked, and
for forty have not tasted intoxicating
liquor. This, as well as the late hours,
make It difficult for me to 60 out to
dinner.
When I went few weeks ago to
the Lord Mayors banquet the loving
cup came round after the eating was
finished. This Is an immense chased
silver goblet with two handles and q
tall cover. I side is highly spiced
and favored beverage, compounded Of
.laret, port and other alcoholic liquors.
[ did not taste it this time, but have
tasted i. in earlier days. It passes
round, and everybody at table drinks
Of it out Of a small silver beaker. .!
-. Well, that practice is not q very
nice one, perhaps, but it is custom
Of immemori,l antiquity, and one is
not obliged to actually drink. He can
put his lips to he edge without swal-
lowing any of the beverage. That
was what | did. But I did not know
that critical eyes were watching me.
However, the next day got q letter
from n man who said: "Mr. Barnum,
you profess TO be teetotaller, but L
.aw YOU drink of the Lord Mayors
loving cup" So 1 rep led that I
allow no man to he Judge over me;
if / wanted to drink Of liquor at any
moment l should do II; but, as rule,
[ never take drop Of into xicant, and
did not do so then.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-01-14
The Bishops Wit Saved Him.

A story showing the shrewdness and
ready wit of the Scotchman is told of
a well known Scotch bishop who was
content to pass his life in single bless
edness. While he held certain see
he was, of course, an object of consid-
cradle interest to the unmarried ladies
Of the neighborhood. One day he re-
ceive6 . visit from one of them, who
had reached the age of desperation.
Her manner was solemn, though some
what embarrassed. The good bishop
spoke with his usual kindness, and en-
cou.aged her to be communicative. BY
and by he drew from her that she had
had q very strange dream, or rather,
as she thought, revelation from
hesTen.
On further questioning she confessed
that it had been intimated 10 her that
she was 10 be united in marriage to
ths bishop. One may imagine what a
start that gave to The quiet scholar,
who ha long before married his books
and never thought of any other bride.
He recovered, however, and, address,
ing her very gently, said that doubt
less these intimations were not to be
de7pised. As yet, however, the de-
signs of heaven were but imperfectIy
explained, as they had been revealed
toonly one Of lie parties. He would
wsit to see If any similar communica-
ton should be made to himself, and
when il happened he would be sure TO
let her know.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-01-14
Lions At Large In a Circus Arena.

New Circus business Is always a
difficult subject to deal with, but when
the novelty announced takes the shape
Of lions, the task must perforce be
difficult.
The show presented by Mr.. Dar-
ding in Paris is absolutely new both In
conception and detail. Hitherto all
performances of the kind had been ell
acted under cover Of cage, but Oar
ling allows his monster cats to disport
themselves and roam at large over the
spacious arena of the circus.
The authorities of Paris were at the
outset unwilling 10 grant permission,
but after witnessing the rehearsals
were bound to admit that every neces.
sary precaution had beel taken by tn:
management to protect the audience
from any possible fit Of fury on the
part Of their feline entertainers.
Darling makes his lions, four In
number, walk in procession, lie down
1t command, ride tr cycles, and pose
in positions the most trying. Mean
while his big Bavarian boar hound
Jumps backward. and forwards over
he artistic arrangements composed by
he skilful tanner, who completes his
triumph by harnes.ing three of these
'Kings Of Beasts" to Roman chariot,
nj. making them rush him round the
arena at n gsilop several times and
finally carry him of II right regal
fashion.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-01-14
Possible Journeys.

10 faris by way of Siberia will
doubtless be an approved route of
travel by-and-bY. People who dislike
ocean travel, and who have been in the
habit of saying that they will go to
Europe "when the ocean is bridged
,ver," will find it bridged for all pra
teal purposes when the proposed ST.
berian railroad connects, by way Of
Behring'S Straits, w.th an Oregon and
Alaska coast railroad. This is looking
forward, but not as far as human eye
can see, for it is quite within the range
Of possibilities. The time must come
when our Alaskan riches will be
brought nearer to the States. Railroad
syndicates will grapple Alaska with
lines of steel, and the way to Siberia
and thence TO central Europe will be-
come an easy one. The Siberian rail.
roa 4 is of course TO be built by the
Russian Government. Whatever ideas
of self-aggrandizcment or added power
the nation has in the plan, the process
Of the suns will prove such a railroad
20 be great factor in civilization.
1t will stretch over vast tracks of
barren land, it is true, but II will bring
the fertile regions into closer relations,
and add to the neighbo-ly knowledge
Of province with province. 1t seems
tremendous undertaking now, one
worthy of q great Government, but II
ls not improbable that the railroad
syndicate will follow the work Of the
first great Government road, as in our
own country. The first railroad across
America needed Federal moneys and
received them, but the cage ness with
which private enterprise entered into
the building of new lines across this
continent need scarcel be mentioned
in Boston, where faith in the future Of
one great line is now taking the place
temporarily of the dividends Of the
'ast.
The Siberian road will be long one
"a third longer than the longest con-
Meeting lines by which Bostonians go
ont to San Diego. l, will be interest.
ing to trace its route WI en- the plans
come; doubtless thy will have much
IF instruction for those best instructed
About Siberia.
There were few pleasant revelations
In Mr.. George Kennan's lectures, but
one thing which many people remem-
Der with pieasura ia the startling
novelty Of phrase in his reference to
the " fierce Siberian sunshine of the
South. The time may come when
people will go in a weeks time on
ira ms drawn by electric moters to find
winter refuge in sunny Siberia.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-01-14
Musicians of Royal Blood,

a correspondent furnishes the fol-
lewing catalogue Of living musicians
os royal blooI: In England, Queen
Victoria and the Princess Louise play
The pianoforie and organ, the Prince
of Wales the banjo and the princes.
the pianoforte; the Duke of Con-
ntught is counted fine flute rlayer,
and the Duke of Edinburgh all &C.
complished violinist. The favorite in
s.rument of the car is silver cornet.
The queen Of Italy is well-known Us q
clever pianist. The empress of Aus
tria charms by her playing of the flute.
The empress of Japan plays the
national Japanese l. -strument-the koto
Ia either of large dimen ions.
The queen of Rolmania is a mistress
of the harp and the pianoforte. The
ling of Greece plays with all astonisn-
ity virtuosity all possible melodies
with casta?cts and on wine glasses;
With similar clevernes. he plays the
Hungarian cimbalums, which art Is
Z 5c::---, learned also by the crown
Al Incess Sophia Of Greece, under the
instruction of two Hungarian vir-
tuosos. Prince Henry of Prussia is
known a. composer for and player
on the violin and pianoforte. 1t is
clear that their majesties and royal
highnesses do not agree with any Lord
Chesterfield, who recommended his
son, that model Of virtuel to hire his
fddlinp.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-01-14
Story OF Mrs, Gen, Knox.

The wife of General Henry Knox
was q brilliant woman Ia society, much
admired and deferred 10 by General
and Mrs. Washington, but person of a
very hanghty ald worldly temper.
When her hu bard resigned his Office
.s Secretary of War un .er Washing on,
he removed to Thomaston, Me where
he mad acquired an extensive property,
and where he now proceeded TO build
mansion at cost of fifty thousand
dollars. The general himself was Of
social disposition, sndno above ming
ling with the poorest of his worthy
neighbors; but his wife made no visits
snd exchanged no civilities. As the
historian says, she used 10 ride out in
her coach, the only one In the neigh
borhood, bnt always returned home
without alighting, Like Noah's dove
The ill-sorted couple had one son,
whom the mother petted and spoiled.
At one time she was visiting at house
In Massachusetts, and the little boy
amused himself BY disarranging every
thing in the room, especially the books.
His mother, in answer to q look of re-
monstrance from the mistress of the
house, simply remarked: "Oh, Henry
mustn't be restrai ned; we never thin
Of crossing him in anything" "But
can not have my books spOied," said
the lady, "as nv husband Is not o
bookbinder." This reference to the
early occupation of General Knox was
so distasteful to Mrs. Knox that she
took an immediate and unceremoniou.
leave
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-01-14
A Difference. Alast

Our amiab.e and learned visitor,
Miss Edwards, does not speak of the
condition and discomforts Of New
York so severely as our own citizens.
"There are so many dangers" she
says, "Ihat the state Of the highways
IS such, as % make it incomprehensi-
lie TO English people that enterprising
Americans would long endure It."
The difference lies in temperament.
John Bull Is a resolute growler and
grumbler, and Uncle Sam Is gocd-na-
tured. 1t used to be said that the thir-
teenth man in every omnibus in Lon
con was Indignantly reported in the
next mornings Times. But in New
York all the passengers would stand
from the Battery to Central Park with
out a murmur.-Harper's Weekly.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-01-14
A Contrast.

frof. Richard T. Ely, Of Johns
Hopkin. University, says: "F'rcn
the time landed in Liverpool until
l left Queenstown for America,
I paid particular attention to
street-cars, or tramways, as the
Europeans call them. In every
city, without an exception, 1 noticed
grooved rails, laid flush with the pave
ments, SO that other vehicles could pass
freely back and forth. Everywhere l
noticed also that the payment Of q
.treet-car fare entitled The payer TO a
seat. There is not sing city in the
United States strong enough 20 compel
,treet-car corporation, to recognize
these rights"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-01-14

"The saloon," he solemnly drawled,
lis the house that Jagg built. ."--Buf-
ihlo Courier.
Only eighteen per cent, OF thu to.ai
population Of Portugal can read or
write.
Maine represents legally a general preiu.
E,e. The state has a law prohibiting man
from marrying his mother-in-lsw,
Cuba wants independence. The little
island ought to have t. II has been ths
dependent Of old Spain long enough
Puck has noticed that "the man who Is
sure he can't be wrong is always the very
one to ind that It Is the impossible which
happens.
The women Of Milford, Ne, have pre-
sentsd to the town hall which they paid
Tor themselves by giving entertainments
and fairs.
Chicago IS trying 10 develop an art side
70 NE Verstchagin's pictures are now oJ
exhlntion In that city. Not many 60 to
see them
Ihere has been an extraordinary epidsra
&c OF suicides il the German army OF lata
In one month tweuv-eight o4cers snot
themselves
Ine condition Of q certain cat In Lonoiua
Me, Is literally at si.;es and ssvenA She
mas seven toes On her hind feet and si1 -
hsr lore Test
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-01-14
FUN.


ny dear; what did you give for it7
Eleanor (poeticaD-Myself.-Life,
Miss X.-That Italian Count seems
TO lead rather monotonou' life.
Mrs. Yes; notice he never has
any change.-Life.
Businesslike: Young Sprigg-"Mr.
Bidquick, / am worth $4,000 and l
love your daughter" Mr.. Ridquick
(retired auctioneer)-"Sold. Chico
20 Tribune.
She-Sir, what do you mean bs put
ting your arm around my waist7
He-Do you object?
She-Mr. Arthur Gordon, I'll give
you Just five hours to remove your
,rm.-Beacon.
Countryman-Can sell you wagon
load of apples this morning?
Proprietor Gin astonishment)-No,
sir. This is cider factory. (Sharply
to clerk) Jacobs, show this man out.
Chicago Tribune.
Dudely-I think the term gras,
widow is very deceiving.
Friend-How so?
Dudely-Because they are not green
at all. One of them says she is going
o sue me for $4,000.
Sam Johnsing-Huh, did you hear
lie parson say dat whoebber had stole
his pumpkins would go ter de bad
placer
Jim Webster-Heahl heahl amt !
glad didn't steal muffin but cabbages.
"Oh, Edward, why are you so late
have been so frightened"
Edward (who has "taken in" cham
pagne supper)-" Portant bisnish, IN
dear"
"Wouldn't 1t keep till tomorrow ?'
"No love; not after corksh drawn"
Lite.
Chicago Girl-Oh, auntie, we've Just
been out shooting at the target. Great
sport, tell you. Boston girl-Yes,
indeed; fully coincide with Belinda,
although the diversion is somewhat
arduous. 1 succeeded in perforating
the bovine optic three times in success
,ion.-Kearney Enterprise.
Close Call-May-Charlie, you mus,
be careful and not expose yourself.
You were out in all that rain last night.
Charlie-No, I wasn't. What made
you think so? May-Why, papa came
home and said he met you coming
from the lodge, and that you were
thoroughly soaked.-Kearney (Neb.) }
Enterprise.
He-Where are you going, my pretty
uaid7
She--I am going after Decent rib
bon, 29-cent stockings, 99-cent CASH
mere, Ascent silks, 69-cent velvet, Co.
cent gloves, 79-cent hats, s9-cent
shawls, 99-cent umbrellas, and all the
other bargains in the paper, sir, she
said.-Munsey's Weekly.
First Citizen-"What are you doing
out in the rain without your coat2"
Second Citizen (finding his breath>
--"I just escaped the storm"
First Citizen-"What do you mean?n
Second Citizcn-"My wife let her
weeks washing fall In the mud, and /
got out the front way before tho blow
came."-PhilGdclphis Inquirer.
First suit--"Whero havo you
beenw
Second Suit-"Laid up"
Friend-What are you doing all da,
In the Cooper Union Library?
Newspaper Humorist-You see, one
of my Jokes has been published in o
New York paper and l am watching
The people reading the papers to see L
somebody don't laugh over it. A fe'
iow almost giggled yesterday.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-01-14
The "Mountains of the Noon"

A capital idea of the snowy range Of
Ruwenzori, Africa, of which we
have recently heard so much, Is gwen
in the Illustrated LONDON News, from
q drawing by Lieutenant Stairs, who
made an ascent to nearly II, ,oooft. In
the foreground are seen the tropical
vegetation, tho natives clad only in
tie sable skins and loin cloths, the ex-
plorers with their sunkhading helmets
and other sufficient indications of tho
climate prevailing one degree north Of
the Equator, while near the heavens,
in sharp contrast to this sce-e and the
dark mountain mass that Immediately
overhangs the fert lie valley, are shown
the imposing snowy range, rising to
sharp SUBMITS 1000 feet above the
snow-line. The total height of the
mountains thus brilliantly mantled and
capped with snow in equatorial re-
gions is nearly $4,000 feet