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The record-union., 1891-03-29
EGGNOG IN VIRGINIA.
What Would a Virginian Christmas
be Without Egynoe:

And what is eggnog? Worcester saws;
"A drink made OF spirit, milk, sugar and
eggs beaten up together" Exactly So;
but he might as well describe fascinat-
goods, skin and bone'' when telling of
her winning ways Z 81 tju:""
The eggnog is undoubtedly the sue
cessor of the ''wassail,', as Brande
tells us that the .'wassail bowl was
carried round on New Years
Eve" Whence the delicious bever-
age derives it's name is not clear.
cocting properly it is necessary to
knock the eggs with a spoon in beating
up, and on the thoroughness OF this de-
pends the quality of the ''good cheer"
The probability is that othe name is from
the old English ...nog, /" which, according
There are doubtless some who would
discountenance the use OF the time-hon-
ored drink. But why should they? No
where in the world are there more mod
crate and "temperate'' drinkers than in
Virginia. And undoubtedly there will
be moro headaches and cross dyspeptics
next Friday due to turkey and plum pud
ding than to the nog.
But beware of an overdose. For ifyou
should exceed reasonable bounds, then
''woe be unto you,'' for you will find that
eggnog can give you a larger head than
was ever dreamed of.
One of the epicurian members of the
Westmoreland Club gave the following
formula: ITO make eggnog in the gen
uitle old Virginia style you must take dry
cut-ioaf sugar well ground and mix with
the yolSs OF eggs for at least half an hour,
then stir in your pure cream and best
brandy, with just enough rum to give
good flavor. 1t is better to use the white
of the eggs. When finished the mixture
will be quite thick, and will keep for
weeks. A little nutmeg should be
sprinkled on the top of each glassful.''
The owner of this recipe had it handed
down to him as one Of the family secrets.
1t is said that many years ago he spent
Christmas in the West Indies and initiated
the natives into the delights of nog. 1t
nearly set them wild with ecstasy, and
added much to their already high opinion
of the great American Republic.
William Smelling, who is an acknowl-
edged connoisseur on such matters, sug-
gested the following: Sin making egg
nog everything depends upon having
the proper quantity of each ingredient.
The right proportions are tablespoonful
of sugar and drink of brandy to each
egg. Break your eggs, putting the whites
and yolks in separate dishes. Beat the
yolks and the sugar together for a good
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while, and then slowly stir in the brandy,
and add Just enough rum to give it nice
flavor. When this is done pour in the
cream until the mixture is of the proper
sweetness. Beat up the whites and put
on top. Eggnog made this way costs
about q cents per glass-more than the
ordinary customer is willing to pay; so,
in order to sell over the bar. have to
make it of whisky and milk
scribed the process simply: "We take
pure cream, beat the yoiks of the eggs up
by themselves; next we stir the sugar
into the beaten eggs, and then we put in
the whisky or brandy, as the case may
be-. The beaten whites are put on top, a
little nutmeg added, and your nog is
complete.v
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HOW SNAKES GET MEALS.
They Strike the Fishes, Poison Them
and Then Swallow Them


Having repeatedly been interested in
watching how water snakes feed, I was
careful in noting how one particular
snake maneuvered to get meal in Crum
Brook, one of the trout streams preserved
by the Quaspeake Club of Rockland Coun-
ty, n. Y, of which 1 am warden, says
awriter in Natures Reatns.
The snake darted from under the bank
and seized club about three inches
long, half of its body being in the mouth
OF the snake. l struck the reptile smartly
with my cane and it darted away and the
fish wriggled off slowly for few feet and
then lost all power of motion, although it
did not seem to be even slightly bruised.
Upon taking it out OF the water observed
q thick slime or mucus covering the
whole body, which | scraped off, and re-
turned the fiSh to the.water. At first it
was very active, swimming around lively,
but in few moments seemed once more
to lose the power of motion. again took
it out of the water and found the coating
of slime thicker upon its body than be-
fore. l scraped it off again, with the
same result, but finally the fish turned
ON its side dead, and in about five min
utes, spent in perfect quietude ON my
part, the snake came from under a sub
merged stump, seized the fish and disap-
peared. The incident led me to believe
that the snake poisoned the fish by coat
ing it with the thick secretion I found
upon its BODY
The record-union., 1891-03-29
PAY CAR

Is my name, my sire is Ross S., record 2:25,
by Nutwood, record 2:1Ssz, my dam is Eteka,
record 2:1I, my great dam is Katie Did, the
dam of Inez, record $3.50. 1 am years
old, 15M hands high, splendid blood bay in
legs and feet. long neck, good head, well set
on, can trot q $40 gait in an easy way am
the only stallion in the State standing for
public service that combines the blood of the
Two great sires, Nutwood and Sultan, will
be allowed to serve fifteen approved mares
for $50 the season, at Worth Ober's Training
Stables, Sacramento Race Track. Good mares
sent to breed to me will have the best OF care
ful handling and kept in any way wished.
Accidents or escapes ut owners risk. Address
all communications to
WORTH ODER, Owner,
mr2l-Sm 61S Twenty-third ST., Sacramento
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ROSS S.

STANDARD RECORD, 2:25. ON NUM-
y bers will be given in Wallace's Trotting
Register No. 10.)
ROSS s., 2:25, by Nutwood, 2:1SA, first dam
by State of Maine, 2:4O, by Simpsons Mes
senger by Winthrop Messenger, son of Imp.
Messenger second dam by McCracken's Black
Hawk.
ROSS S. has the fastest record of any Nut
wood stallion on the coast, excepting Dawn,
2:1S34, and as sire will prove to be the equal
ofany son of Nutwood. His first colts now
3-year-olds, are very promising and three -
them will drop in the $50 list this year =
nothing happens them, as two can now show
a $3.50 gait, and the third can trot mile in
$50. ROSS S. and his colts can be seen at
stables of the undersigned, where all can see
that he isa sire of size. color, style and speed.
bay, 16 hands high, weighs l $50 pounds,
very stylish, good name and TAIL legs and
feet, plenty of bone and muscle and splendid
long neck.
TERMS ROSS S. will stand at SIS for the
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INSULT NOT THE FALLEN.

tell you hush no word of sneering scorn-
True, fallen; but God knows how deep her
sorrow.
Poor girl too many like her only born
To love one day-to sin-and die tomorrow
What know you of her struggles or her grief?
Or what wild storms of want and woe and
pain,
Tore down her soul from honor? AS leaf
From autumn branches, or drop OF rain
That hung in frailest splendor+ from a bough-
Bright, glistening In the sunlight of Gods
day
So had she clung to virtue once But now
See heavens dear pearl polluted with earth's
clay!
The sin is yours-with your accursed gold
Mans wealth is master-woman's soul the
slave!
some purest water still the mire may hold.
Is there no hope for her-no power to save
Yes, once again to draw up from the clay
The fallen rain drop, till 1t shines above.
Or, save fallen soul, needs but one ray
Ofheayen's sunshine, or of human love.
III. c. h UiLder.
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The Largest Bell.

The largest bell in America is that of
Notre Dame Cathedral, Montreal, which
hangs in the south tower. 1t is feet
high, s feet inches in diameter, and
weighs 4,7S0 pounds. 1t is ornamented
with images of the Blessed Virgin and st.
John the Baptist, together with emblems
Of agriculture, commerce and industry
1t was cast in London, and bears this in
scription in Latin: 81 was cast in the year
of the Christian era 1S47, the two
hundred and second since the foundation
of Montreal, the first of Plus ks pom
tificate, and the tenth of the reign of Vic
toria, Queen of England. 1 am the gift
of the merchants, the farmers and the
mechanics of Vile Marie.'" In the op-
posite tower hangs chime of ten bells,
the smallest weighing S97 pounds, the
largest Coll, total, q ,696 pounds.
The largest bell in the United States is
the alarm bell on the City Hall, New
York, which was cast by Blake of Boston.
1t is 6 feet high, feet in diameter, and
weighs $4,000 pounds.-Neac England
Magazine.
A clock owned by resident of Trappe.
The record-union., 1891-03-29
Hercules Beetle.

The biggest insect of its kind in the
world is the Hercules beetle of South
America, which grows to be six inches in
length. 1t is said, whether truthfully or
not, that great numbers of these creatures
are sometimes seen on the mammea
tree, rasping the rind from the slender
branches by working around them with
their horns until they cause the juice to
flow. This juice they drink to intoxica-
ton, and thus fall senseless to the ground
The record-union., 1891-03-29

A Scotch terrier is a regular dead-head
on the West Shore Railroad, and will only
ride on first-class train. He spends his
whole time travelling and is weli-liked by
railroad men,
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NUTW0OD IR..

rENHE FAMOUS STALLION, WILL STAND
/ the season at AGRICULTURAL PARK.
Price, $50 for season.
mr21-Sm r. Ii. MASON, Proprietor.
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a CARD.

"A CARD
FTHE UNDERSIGNED BEGS LEAVE TO
L inform the insuring public that he has
been appointed manager or the Sacramento
branch office for the following wellknown m
surance Companies, and as successor to J. M.
Mii1ken. deceased, viz: Sun Insurance Com
pany Of California Franklin Fire Insurance
Company or Philadelphia, and American In.
sufance Company of Boston. / respectfully
Solicit continuance or the kind patronage in
the future as In the past and promise to use
my efforts to merit the favors that may be ey-
tended to us. All payments for unpaid pre-
mlums OF the aboye-named companies shall be
made at the Office, 1910 Fourth street. be-
tween and X.
rnrls-lm THEo. ]. MILLIKEN. Manager.
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ORDINANCE NO, 269.
Levying the Special Tax for the Special
Police Fund.

ElHE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
J. City of Sacramento do ordain as follows:
Section l. In accordance with the result OF
Tuesday, March TO- / S91, said election being
held in pursuance OF IAN Act to authorize
cities of not less than twenty-six thousand
vote upon the question of paying Indebtedness
incurred in the years 1889 and 1902 ap-
proved February go, 1891. there is hereby
levied on each one hundred dollars worth Of
taxable property in the City of Sacramento.
for the Special Police Fund, twelve q q cents.
Passed March 23, 1891
w. ID. COMSTOCK,
President OF the Board of Trustees
]. d. YOUNG, Clerk. mr25-l0t
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GUTHRIE BROS,

DRACTICAL PLUMBERS, STEAM AND
Il Gas Filters. roofing and Jobbing. Terms
reasonable. 127 ] Street
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A clock owned by resident of Trappe,
Pa, has ticked since 1865.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-09

DR.. sacE's cATAaRH ReMEoy
c.Ires the wcrs: cases. no tnafter OF low loNs
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-09

1t fair In Wr1y, Washington count,
was AN exhibit Of eastern Colorado asrj
cultural products. II was a CrcditabI
display and showed that tie farms y:
that part If the state are producing Goo'
crops in spite Of the assertion that al q
shr rain bclt" rcClcn IS burnt up.
This is tie third year Of success il
farming without irrigation on the plain
The most skepticsl must he convince
from the experiences Of these three year
dat the experimental stage is passed.
and that rain belt' farming may bs
depended upon.
The farmers in the vicinity Of Wray
arc not the only men who have met witt
success, for exhibits are made Of pro
ducts grown near Akron and Yuma
Both Of these places are centcrs Of agri-
cultural districts Shat have been tested
during the past thee years and found &c
he worthy Of the praise that was given
them three years ago by the more con
servative settlers who have made tbeu
homes there.
The truth seems to be that, e<cep'
among the sand hills, the whole Of ths
plains living within seyenty-five or ons
hundred miles west Of the Kansas Linz
| are susceptible of cultivation witis';. IT
sixation. .-Deuyer Republican.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-09
Notice to Creditors

in the Probate Cour, of the County
of Cochisr, Territory of Arizona.
In the matter of the estate of John
Clark, deceased.
Notice is hereby given By the IN
iersigned executor of the estate
i john Clark, deceased, to the
creditors of and all persons having
laims against the said deceased,
present hem with the necessary
vouchers, 10 the undersigned, at his
fife with 10 Hoetler, in the town
# Tombstone, Cochise county, Ari-
znna, with n four months from the
irst publication Of this notice, thai
oeing the place for the transaction o:
he business Of said estate.
JAS. GARRETT,
Administrator 2f the estate O.
Johu Clark. deceased.
Dated February ), 4. D. 1891.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-09
Notice of Dissolution of
Copartnership.

The copartnership heretofore ex-
lstimg between g. II. Watt and G.
3. Tarbell, under the firm name of
Watt & TarbelI, conducting an un-
iertaking business in the city Of
Tombstone, A. T., has tins day been
dissolved by mutual consent.
The business will hereafter be con-
Quoted by c. b. Tsrbell, who will
pay all bills and collect all accounts
iue the late firm.
G. r WATT,
&. b. TARBELL.
Tombstone, Arizona, Feb. ). 1891 81
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-09

THE Republican press of the capital
city is engaged just at present in tell
ing the Legislature what TO do and
how to do it. They are especially in
terested in dividing our county. When
it comes to voting on capital removal
the DemocratS delegation from Co
chise will return the compliment. I'm
til then please accept our gratitude in
the shape of a great big o.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-09

A BILL for the removal OF the cspi-
tai from Phenix 20 Tucson will be in
troduced in fewdsys. The PRosPEc-
TOR has been favored with q Perusal
of it, and with the exception OF the
date for the removal to take place 1t
indorses the bill most heartily. We
would wish TO see the change made at
once and not two years hence, as the
bill proposes.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-09

TUCSON being on through line "i
railroad is entitled TO the capital.
The Inconvenience OF visiting Phenix
must be apparent to every sensible
man who has made the trip. There
are no buildings at Phenix which are
owned by the Territory, and before
they are erected or any expense in
CURED in that direction = permanent
capital should be chosen. The ioca-
ton Of Tucson fits it for the capital,
and when the Territory Is divided,
which will be at no distant day, the
southern portion OF it will have cap
ital that will be worth something 10
il, while the northern portion will
have for its capital city the city OF
Prescott, which will also be its capi-
tai. These matters should be care
fully studied and considered by our
legislators and justice done to all CON-
cerned.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-09
4 Solid Eank-

An ord fellow in a Wisconsin town
Who has been running a private bank
for some years was recently requested
- publish some sort of a statement Sc
nc posted the following on the doo
Of his bank: "Notice-This ere bank
has got S50, 600 behind her. Shedont
owe noboddy a cussed cent Good pa
per discounted, as heretofore, and no
body proposes TO cut sticks for Mexicl
VI Canada. BROOKLYN Eagle
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-09
Notice TO Creditors.
IN THE PROBATE COURT

Notice is hereby given to the credi-
tors OF and all persons having claims
against the estate Of William Callahan
deceased, to present the same duly
verified with the necessary vouchers
o the undersigned, at his Office with
q. W Bryan, in the Town OF Benson,
Cochise County, Arizona within lour
months from the first pubiIcatI oi
this notice, that being the place for
;ransacting the business oi said estate,
THos DUNBAR,
Administrator Of the estate OF VIM
'sliahan, deceased.
Dated Jan 3, A. ID. 1881.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-09

G JOHNSTON. EsQ--SIR: You are the only No
IaTy Public in CochiSe county who has complied with
The requirements Of the Department and therefore the
ONLY who administer oathS in cases coming
5=foTe the Lansi Otice. Yours very respectfully,
FRED W SMITH R-crivey
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-09

NoGALEs is rightfully incensed over
the removal OF her branch county jail
1t is not TO be wondered at that the
people Of that section want to cut
loose from that county.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-09
FOR SALE.

One hundred and sixty acres Of land in the
oothilrs Of the ChiIicahua mountains. fenced
md under cultivation, raises finest kind Of
rtlits. Water permanent. A beautiful tract o.
and The fullest inyesliga SLOWED. AP'
,lY at this Office.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-09
TWILIGHT IN ACADIA

fhs sunset gold fades In the sky,
The night winds moan scross the see;
Beside the tide Of Acadie
watch The golden splendor die.
Der cliff and headlAnd, shore and leA
mystic shadow seems TO lie.
The sunset gold fsdes In the sky,
ffsa nisht winds moan acruas the 80
o, nis,ress minei II IA for thee 4
he sable pine trees toss and sigh;
no So birds sad and soulful cry
Suits sell my dream and rsserie.
The sunset gold fades In the sky,
The night winds moan acrcss the sea
-Sanborn Cove Tenney In Outing
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-09
uR HaRCHED WITH SIBERIAN
To THE SEA;

Trudged all the way on foot, over mountain
~ rfrongh ryorass Carrying knspeack anc
efIp. slept on brush heaps 70 keep out OF IN,
mud csuabt cold. from the effects OF ~hich
bis friends thought be would never recoseI
Tsngrrins with slow consumption for many
xearx be saw DR. Pierce's Golden Medical DIS
covery advertised in q country nevspaper-
Zortcd a Change; sfr months continued Ess
cured him Always too Independents 20 ssf
hin country for a pension, be now says ne
rerda none. He helped save bis country b.
NxeJ hirnseifi ConEunption IL Lung-ecrof-
MA yor scrofuIa. ia all ia myriad forms. the
.Discovery" Is an unecualed remedy. u
Ihsscyer cane arising and ctsres al ski,
and Scalp Diseases- salt-rbeuIn. letter. Eeze,
ma and kiDHrpd aiifnents. IL n guaranteed
= recornrnended. or money paid for d VII.
3 refunded. Sold by druggists-
copyr,ghs isss BY worLD's DIa NED Asgr.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-09
CITY AND COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER.

Fresh Ranch Butter from the ranch OF
q White atwoleott'. Cash Store. S7n
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-26
THE BARRUNDIA INCIDENT.
Ex-Minister Miner Discusses 1t
atLength.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25.-EX-Minis-
ter to Guatemala l.. 3. Miner arrived
in this city from Mazatlan yesterday on
the Pacific Mail steamer San Jose. He
had he stated, written out a full ac-
counts of the facts about the death of
Barrundia, but as yet he was not GER
tain that it would not be breach of
diplomatic ethics to make it public I'M
til he had seen the authorities in Wash
ingtOn. He said he thought Mr. Blaine
was not the author OF the letter he re-
ceived from the state department CEN
surfing his conduct in the matter.
but that it had been written
by a subaltern, and signed by the sec
rotary of state without careful perusal.
Prior to the death of Gen. Barrundia,
Minister Miner had procured his safe
conduct out of Guatemala. sit was i'm
possible for me to think of giving all my
personal attention to the Barrundia mat
ter said the eX-miniSter, ''aS the in
terests of the United States and the
peace of five republics seemed to de-
mand all my time and attention just at
this moment. On Aug. 26 the basis of
peace was finally agreed upon, and l
could see that my laborS were about to
be rewarded. The day before that Gen.
Barrundia entered Guatemala on the
Acapulco. In finally advising Capt.
Pitts to surrender the rebel, believe l
acted in strict accord with all the
precedentS and with international law"
Mr.. Miner described Barrundia as a
common criminal, who was wanted for
other crimes than those of political
nature. The reports that Miners life
was IN danger after the killing of the
rebel general were characterized as
utter falsehoods. He said last night
that ne had never gone armed. He had
no escort, and had never asked for one.
He says he hopes to explain his course
in the matter to the satisfaction of all
and to his own vindication. He will re-
main in this city for tine present, and
then proceed to Washington to state his
case to the secretary. Mr.. Miner is not
over-sangune that the treaty between
the five republics will last long. Both
Guatemala and Salvador are now buying
arms and ammunition in Europe, and in
other ways preparing for war that he
thinks will not be long delayed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-26
JOHN j. DAVIS DEAD.
The WeII-Known Coke Man Passes
Away.

CORNING, N. Y, Jan. 25.-John j.
Davis, prominent citizen of Tioga.
Pa, and superintendent of the Tioga
coke works for the Fall Brook Coal COM
pany, died at his home Saturday
night, after a term of sickness
covering a period of three months. His
ailment was an organic disease affect
ing the spleen. Many prominent ply
sicians from New York state and Penn
sylvanla have been in attendance upon
him for weeks, but without avail. Mr..
Davis was born in South Wales in 1887.
At the age of twelve years he immi-
grated to this country with his mother,
his father having been killed in
the mines. Coming to Scranton, Pa.
he Joined his brother in the mines. His
practical ability attracted the attention
of his employers, and he was at an early
age placed in charge of extensive opera
tions in developing the anthracite de-
posts in the vicinity of Scranton.
Davis was finally engaged by the Old
Salt company, of Syracuse. to develop
its bituminous coal deposits, located at
what is now the town of Morris, in
Tioga county, Pa. In 1876 Mr.. Davis
was made superintendent of the Arnot
mines, then owned and operated by the
Blossburg Coal company. He continued
purchased by the New York, Lake Erie
Il Western company, at the same time
carving on extensive coal explorations
and making many notable developments.
He had long been recognized as a re-
liable authority pertaining to coke de-
posts. He leaves a family of several
children