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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1891-05-22
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ON SALE TO-DAY.

A quantity OF CHILDRENS -.
JERSEY RIBBED COTTON VESTS
will be placed on sale to-day for :
&c each. The Vests are I'M II
bleached balbriggan and are silk
stitched. We consider them an
extra-fine value for Is cents each. -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11
Intelligent Proorreaders.

Prof. Carl Vogt. of Germany the
well-known scientist tells the follow
ing amusing story anent discussion
of the question whether proofreader
should have knowledge OF tho contents
OF an article that passes through his
hands: "When Edward Desor and my
self wore working with Agassiz at
Neuenburg my friend Desor was
charged with describing certain fossil
fish after the latter's notes. Desor
used TO dictate these descriptions TO a
young man who pretended to know all
about it. while Desor counseled him to
consider himself merely an unconscious
tool. To sound the knowledge of his
clerk my colleague one day, under my
connivance dictated to his secretary
the most absurd nonsense by interlac-
ing the description Of some fossil fish
with the particular statement, This
remarkable specimen differs from all
others in the abnormal fact Of having
its head in the same spot where the
others tails are found. The clerk
took everything down as it came from
the lips of my collaboration without re-
being. Desor, accidentally being
called away. forgot his trick and the
manuscript went TO the printing office
The proof was read by DR.. e., who had
expressly been appointed to this post
by Agassiz, and besides intrusued with
the compilation of this 'Nomenclator.
Desor and myself read the second
proofs; so did Agassiz who placed his
imprimatur upon them but none.of us
four took notice of the nonsense 1t
contained. rhe whole was printed.
and only then. when the series was
about to be sent to the subscribers, my
friend Desor remembered the trick he
had played on his amanuensis. A
special card had to be inserted in place
of the Objectionable passage The con-
clusion may easily be drawn-four
proofreaders had read the article with
out consciously taking knowledge OF
its contents"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11
FANTASTIC FACTS.

a flea can jump over a barrier 800 times
his own height
A Boston boy recently defined u we'd
ding as nothing but prayer meeting with
a sociable after it.
The savings banks of the country show
a deposit for the last year of - for each
of the people of the United States.
The depth at which some of the Belgian
coal mines are worked is something pro-
digious. In pit at Flenu the work is
now done at 3, 200 feet.
Straight streets are unknown in China
They are purposely made crooked TO con-
fuse Satan, as the Chinese believe the
devil travels in straight line.
Maine farmer who believes in strict
observance OF the Sabbath went out and
killed lamb which persisted in bleating
on recent Sunday afternoon.
Land has reached an enormous value in
London. A piece Of crown land on Pail
Mall has just been leased at a rate based
on selling price of $500, 600 per acre.
a fireman ut Myorstown, Pa, wore
celuloid collar TO fire, when it became
ignited from too great exposure TO tho
heat and burned his neck and discolored
his face
Saratoga letter tells of woman
there whose hair has turned within year
from gray to black-its original color.
She is 30 years old, and her hair has boon
gray for twenty years.
The scientist of the Boston Herald has
discovered a remedy for snoring. "The
whole world should be thankful" it says,
''that merely pressing carbolic smoke
ball to the nostrils is going to free it from
this criminal habit
A West Chester PA. man who went to
his stable yard early one morning TO In
vestigate queer noise found that a horse
had broken loose and a dog was holding
on to the halter TO prevent the animal
leaving the premises.
There is a baby in Chester, Pa, whose
diminutive size may be inferred from the
fact that its arms are about the thickness
of an ordinary lead pencil. Nevertheless
it IL thriving and might in time become
president of the United States were il not
of the wrong sex.
The oldest church in Europe ia said by
some who are discussing the question to be
st. Martins, Canterbury, which was built
as a church before the end of the fourth
century st. Mary in the Castle, Dover,
was built about this time, but for nearly
| 200 years it was used as a garrison fuel
! depot.
According to the Scientific American,
| the earliest Connecticut patent found on
record was granted in October, 1717, to
| Edward Human, of Stratford, for the ex-
elusive right and liberty of making mo
lasses from the stalks of Indian corn, in
Fairfield county, for ten years, which
grant ended with the words "Alway,
provided the said Human make as good
molasses, and makes it as cheap, as comes
from the W est Indies''
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11
REFTECTION5.

A man cannot be truly eloquent II no
knows not how to listen
Tact can afford to smile while genius
and talent are quarreling.
Both courage and fear owe much 20 the
armed neutrality of prudence.
The seeming length of sermon is gen
orally proportioned to its need.
1t is expensive economy TO make part
Of the truth suffice for the whole.
The balloon route to tho top OF Olympus
has never been successfully travelled.
Beware of the vicious man who proposes
TO reform his life on the installment plan.
Virtue and laziness may live together,
but they are not usually on the best terms.
Don't worry your brain about the man
In tho moon, but study the man IN your
own overcoat.
The true prince win find It easier to
disguise himself than the world would
have him believe.
Bread cast upon the water purely as a
business speculation is liable to sink be-
fore reaching port.
The dog that bays the moon is wiser
than the one that bays bigger dog that
is viciously inclined.
When impudence dons the mask of
repartee, it is time for tho company TO
disperse for the night.
No sagacious wise man will quarrel with
his own opp H.. by lamenting the
abundance of fools in the world
There are plenty of good fish always in
the sea, but thousands of worthy inland
people can never get to the seashore.
There is many rogue in the world who
objects to the Ten Commandments on &c
count of their hackneyed ideas end lacl
of originality j. A. Macon, in tho Cen
fury.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

ly left jewel case in the cab. but re-
membered 1t almost instantly. and
turned back to get it only to sea the
"cabby" whipping his horse in the dis
lance. He hurried TO the nearest po-
lice station and there was the ''cab-
by" case and all. The jewels were
worth $3.50 and the examiner said
that the official reward was $3.50.
which he would reduce in this particu-
lar case, considering all the circum-
stances. to 800 which the victim
paid. protesting that the articles could
not really be said to have been lost at
all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11
Quairains.

THE MILKY WAY.
The night is soon TO wed the day,
And for the virgin pale,
Hath wrought a multitude of stars
Into bridal veil.
THE ANGELUs.
This scene / see, this thought feel
All, distant days are glowing there
When Millet's mother bade him kneel
And lisp in love his evening prayer.
POETRY.
o art of arts; o gift of gifts,
Sublimest of sublime
To string the beaded thoughts into
a rosary Of rhyme.
THE DAWN.
Upon his tranquil, joyous face
Sorrow has left no dark ming trace:
And yet we know the blessed light
Followed struggle in the night.
New Orleans Picayune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11
London Cabs.

There is new ordinance in London
which enacts that any cabman finding
an article OF value in his vehicle and
taking it to the nearest police station,
shall be entitled to the possession of it
lift is not claimed within three months.
II 1t is claimed within that period he
receives a reward determined by an
official valuation. The consequence is
that the number OF articles so recov-
cred has suddenly increased ten-fold.
One 'cabby" made big haul the
other day. The passenger incautious-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11
FACT AND FANCY.

The greatest number OF successive vic
tories in war in one day were those in
Mexico of Gen Scott who had five, and
Gen. Taylor, who had three.
+. IN the summit of Mt Rose, in Neva-
da, 10,s00 feet above the sea level, the
waters of twenty one lakes may be seen
glistening among the forests Of the Sierras
Needles, even in the days OF Henry
VIII, were SO rare that an old play re.
cords the fact that whole village turned
out TO hunt for lost one ''by the light Of
cats eye"
A monument was erected in Baltimore
and presented TO the city in memory Of
Columbus, But the committee appointed
TO receive it says it was erected to the
memory of horse.
Washington died shortly after II p. m.
Saturday, December Il, 1893, the last
year of the century, the last month of the
year, the last lay Of the week, and within
the last hour of the day.
A wonderful case of longevity is report.
ed from Augusta, Me. 1t is that of Mrs.
Nancy Kennedy who is alleged to be lis
years old and still vigorous a week ago
she rode four miles without being the
least faugued She longs to die, and
nightly, it is said, prays that the Lord will
end her journey of life.
Few reflect, when they are talking about
fat globules, how small thing fat
globule is OF the largest of them, laid
along in a row, it would require / 800 10
measure an inch OF the smallest OF them,
%, 900 laid in "A line would no more than
cover an inch. In drop of milk the size
of pins head there are from / 1000 to
4, 900 fat globules.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11
The Only One Ever Printed--Can You
Find the word.

There is 3-inch display advertisement
in this paper this week which has no two
words alike except one word. The same
is true OF each new one appearing each
week. from the DR.. Harter Medicine Co.
This house places "A Crescent" on every
ching they make and publish. Look for it,
send them the name OF the word, and they
will return you Book. BEAUTIFUL LITHo-
GRAPHS OK SAMPLES FREE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11
How n Girl Made Money.

give my experience for the benefit OF 9TH
ers. | sent g. to H. X Delno & 60. Column
bus. Ohio, and received fine machine for
plating with gold. silver and nickel Tie
plating Is done so nice every person wants
work done. | get all the knives forks aud
jewelry can plate j made "a the first day:
IN one month l had Sl0i clear profit My
brother makes 20 To sl5 per day selling
platers. ANY one can dos much by writing
10 the above firm for circulars.
Lucy WILSON.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

When Baby was sick, we gave her Cas,oria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung TO CastoriA,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11
AMUSING MISTAKES.

'Uncle John" said little Emily, "dc
you know that Il baby that was fed on ele.
plants milk gained twenty pounds in 8
week." ''Nonsensen' exclaimed uncle
John; and then asked, ''Whose baby was
it," 1t was the elephants baby" re-
piled little Emily.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11
WHAT CURED YOU :?

Mr.. B. p. McAllister, of Harrisburg,
Ky., writes: "Having been terrible
sufferer from catarrh, and being now
sound and well, the question often put
to me is, what cured you" In answer to
this often put question l feel it my duty
to state that Swift's Specific IS. S s. is
the medicine. / am such true believer
in :he efficacy of Swift Specific S. S s.
that Gun honestly and conscientiously
recommend it to any one suffering from
catarrh. Have recommended it to
many, and am happy to say that those
whom have induced TO use it can bear
me out in this statement. also believe
that it viii cure any case of catarrh if
taken according TO directions"
Book on Blood and skin Diseases Free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Atlanta. Ca.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11
Communion Wine.

Alfred speer, the celebrated wine grower OF
New Jersey, preserves the unfcrmcntcd juice
Of the grape for Sacramcntal use Ii has been
adopted and its use sanctioned by prominent
divines OF this country. II Is used by invaids
with remarkable effect The Port and Clarct
are among the popular wines.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fic syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ey Esw YORK nv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

The happiness OF mother and child de-
ponds upon the health OF both, lady
writes; My 10y and / are splendid.
thanks 10 Mrs. Pinkham and the Vegetable
Compound"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

The life III a locomotive crank pin, which
Is almost the first thing about an engine to
wear out, is 6,C00 miles, and the life OF "A
So inch wheel is &C, 1913 miles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

Wclch mothers put pair OF tongs or a
knife In the cradle 20 insure thu safety OF
their children; The knife i ais used for the
same purpose one parts OF Engl and.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

The Grecian mother before putting her
child In its cradle turns three times around
before the fire. while singing her favorite
song, 10 ward of evil spirits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

woman is now considered old fashioned
who does not care for women's rights and "A
lot of things 10 Is supposed she ought TO
care about. "a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

T. A. ROOD, Toledo, Ohio. says: "TIall's Ca
tarrh Cure cured ny wife Of cstarIh fifteen
years ago and she hes he'd no return OF IT, rs
sure cure" Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

The wine cup, the wine cup. bring hthor.
Anc tl &c IL mp 90 the brim,
Its headaches were bautshCd forever,
When science discovered GOaIinc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

Garlic. salt, bread and steak are put into
the cradle of a new born abe in Holland.
In Scotland il Is said TO TO k the empty
cradle will insure the coming OF occupants
for it,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

In Spain the infants face is swept with
pine tree boush 20 bring good luck.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

In Ireland belt made OF woman's hair Is
placed about a child to keep harm away.
During the past year fourteen Alpine
m ount n climbers met death by cc'dcnt
or by freezing. In no previous season has
there been so many disasters in the Alps
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

Patti was born Feb. IS, 1877 says her
family Bible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

There's a cure for Catarrh, too,
no matter what you've been led to
believe. If there isn't, in your case,
You'll get 5000 cash. It's bona
ide offer that's made by the pro-
prietors of DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy. There's risk in it, to be
sure, but they are willing TO take
the risk-you ought to be glad
10 take the medicine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

FltS---Al tlts stopped free ~ III AiiSE'S GREAT
Nerve RestOrer. No fttaft-r i.:stday 'SuSc Mar
gelous cures. Treatise and ;scD trial "ottle FREQ TO
Fit cases. Scnc tn n xiv" "'i sf"' phla., Pa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11
There's danger

There's danger
in cough more than ever when
your blood is "bad." 1t makes
things easy for Consumption. But
there's a cure for it in DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. A posi-
tive cure not only for Weak
Lungs, Splitting of Blood, Bron-
chitis, Asthma and all lingering
Coughs, but for Consumption itself
in all its earlier stages. It's rea-
sonable. All these diseases depend
on tainted blood. Consumption is
simply Lung scrofula. And for
every form of scrofula and blood
faint, the discovery" is a certain
remedy. It's so certain, that its
makers guarantee it to benefit or
cure, in every case, or the money is
refunded. With a medicine that is
certain, this can be done.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

The population of the earth has doubled
itself Ia 200 years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

"Hanson's Magic Corn Sniyc."
Narraff I'd 10 cure. or money refunded. a
your druggist for n. prics ~ Co.'s.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

Spratts Patent Dog Cakes. Two hundred
tons sold weekly; sold by all grocers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

Majors Cement Repairs Eroken Articles
lje and &c Majors Leather and Rubber Cement Sc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

Syrup

J. c. Davis, Rector of St. James
Episcopal Church, Eufaula, Ala:
My son has been badly afflicted
with a fearful and threatening cough
for several months, and after trying
several prescriptions fro-n physicians
which failed to relieve hi he has
been perfectly restored by the use OF
two bottles of b.
AnEpiscopal schee's German Syr-
up. can recon-
Rector. mend it w { h o Il
hesitation" Chronic
severe, deep-seated coughs like this
are as severe tests as a remedy can
be subjected to. 1t is for these long
standing cases that Boschee's Ger
man Syrup is made a specially.
Many others afflicted as this lad
was, will do we'll to make q note OF
this.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

William oBrlcn, NJ. P, is writing a novel.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

Make ycur mark! Learn Shorthand by
mall Write Chsnee's College, OswcgO. ~ \.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

Prince Bismarck now weighs 2lO pounds
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

A Philadelphia chnaman has 20 gods.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

The poet Whittier has three pet dogs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

J. +. Arnold, Montevideo, Mimi,
writes: / always use German Syrup
for a Cold on the Lungs. l have
never found an equal to it-far less
a superior. %
G. G. GREEN, Sole Man'fr, Woodbury., NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

coNSUnPTIOY Cured without medicine. Write, with
Ostamp, THE SCANDINAVIAN CO, Rocky lord. Colo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-11

i iG at eyed ed T G.d ThcmpsOn's Eye Wake
, 1891-01-24

WASHINGTON. Jan. 23.-Cooper OF
Indiana, rising to a question of privilege,
had read the resolution offered by him
Sept. 4 last, making cert lin charges
against the commissioner of pensions and
asking Tor the broadening of the investi-
cation Tbs resolution was referred to
the select csmm tire examining the
previous charges. On toe llth of Sep
tender Chairman morrill, had been di-
rected t. rep..rr fbe resolution, but had
never doue 80. Cooper, therefore, offered
a resolution directing the committee to re
port.
Quite a lengthy debate took place on
points OF order, etc. in the course OF
which Morrill, said the committee had
unanimously decided that the resolution
had been Improperly referred to it, and
within one hour the resolution was
returned to the speakers desk.
Grosvenor of Ohio and Henderson,
Smith, and Cannon of Illinois spoke
briefly defending the commissioner of
pensions. The matter was finally settled
amicably by Morrill, obtaining the original
resolution from the files of the house, re-
porting it from his committee and having
1t referred to the committee on rules.
The hoise then went into COMM tee of
the whole on the naval appropriation hill,
out without making auy progress, rose
and the house adjourned.
, 1891-01-24

A big house is ensured for the play 10
niEht at the opera house. The ST. Louis
GIahs Dsaaee~@I o~Js Of ONe Olson:
The Swedish dialect is something en-
tirely outside of any that has ever been
heard. and it is pleasing. too. The play
is also laid in new lines to some extent,
aud being drawn in a clever manner and
telling an interesting and not everyday
story. it, too, is a novelty. The central
figure is that of Ole Olson, just over.
His make-ups and costumes are very
amusing. The part is in the hands OF
Mr., Robert L. Scott, and he does it to
the appreciation of the audience as a
whole, and particularly to the Swedish
portion. His songs and Rotations are of
an entertaining character. The soubrette
part is another splendid one. the best part
OF the play, really, as taken by Maria
Heath. She is a very clever little woman
and has a character sopg, Won't You
Come Out and Play" which t4kes an
audience at the start. Sadie Connolly has
several Irish songs aud dances which add
considerably to the entertainment and she
does them very well indeed.
, 1891-01-24
LARAMIE NOTES.

Special Correspondence.
LARAMIE, Jso. 23.-It is understood
that the Rocky Mountain Development
company have proposed to Oliver Mans
field to prospect for oil on his place six
teen miles from the city. They propose
to put the we'll down 1000 feet and if oil
should be found to pay Mr.. Mansfield ten
per cent of the value of the oil marketed
Elder Charles Roe went to Cheyenne
this morning where he will probably be
appointed chaplain of the state peniteu-
tiary here.
A branch of the Salvation Army has
moved to Laramie, under charge of w.
L. Wilson and wife, who have just come
from Colorado and have rented rooms IN
derneath the Sentinel office convenient u
DR.. Hayford who is as good 4 subject to
work upon as we know of.
Bell Boy and other noted horses lately
purchased by Joe Fisher 10 Denver,
reached here this morning.
Sixty head oil horses which were yester,
day sold by C. N. Golden to Nebraska
parties were loaded at the yards TODAY.
One hundred and fifty couples attended
the ball of the Locomotive Fnemen at
Hess hall last evening.
, 1891-01-24

WASHINGTON, Jan. % Representa-
tive Perkins. from the committee on Iu-
dian affairs, today presented a bill to
open to settlement certain portions of the
Cherokee outlet. The bill. as amended,
provides that a fair settlement be made
with the C~herokees. the lands to become
a part of Oklahoma.
DR.. Ward of New York. a personal
friend OF Senator Hearst, said, tonight;
Senator Hearst took a turn for the worse
yesterday and has been sinking fast today.
10 addition to the stomach trouble, ura-
emic poisoning, due to the failure of the
kidneys, has become manifest. Death
nay be expected within a few days"
A delegation of Graud Army people,
headed by Commander Veazey, was be-
fore the house invalid pensions committee
today arguing in behalf of a bill providing
for a service pension for the benefit of a
large class of soldiers, a~ggregating
possibly $3.50. 900, whose case we're not
reached by the act Of June last.