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Quaint Denntt,oms.

Here are some quaint definitions given
by children, and collected by the Rev. w.
z. Crafts:
AWhat does backbiter meant"
@Please, sir, it may be heas
@Blaclsmith's shop. THE place wfere
they make horses. / saw man mailing
on Che last foot Of one.'"
" Horse IAN animal with four legs,
enc on each corner"
"Ice, Water that went to sleep in tho
cold.'"
Little sins.--'I didn't break any Of
the commandments, but guess cracked
some Of them.'"
Nest egg.--"rhe one the old hen meas
ures by"
Seasons. "a teacher inquired OF the
members Of a class Of children If any u
them could name tile four seasons In
stantly tie chubby hand Of s gear old
was raised, and promptly came the an.
s@er, Peppers sals. vinegar. end naue
ezrsLsn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15
Tntt's Pills purge out Malaria.
MO OTHER SarsapariIla posses
Hw SEES the Combination, Proportion
and Process which makes HOODS
Sassaparilla Peculiar to Itself.

THAT gathering OF Republicans in
Louisville next month promises to be
a tremendous affair if all the calls
issued be responded to in the num-
bers expected Meetings Of the Ma
tional College League and the Ameri-
can Protective Tariff League have
been called, to be held at the time Of
the meeting Of Republican clubs and
the National committee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

THE convention OF Southern Gov.
ernors assembled in the Senate cham.
Der at Richmond, Va, yesterday. Gov.
Fishback, Of Arkansas, was made
temporary chairman, the convention
adjournng until this morning after
appointing committee on permanent
organization, which will also desig.
nate the order Of procedure.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

in pearls or dull jet, for these by rsas.
on Of reflection, makes the figure
wearing them appear larger
The prettiest Of wash fabrics are the
delicate chambrays, in the soft and
suave tints that always look cool in
warm weather
The satin and lace.striped swivels
are extremely stylish this year, and
when not selected in a design of bold
colors can be worn to a better advant.
age by the stout woman than any
other. These swivols, especially the
polkadot patterns, have an appearance
OF silk, and wash as nicely as y linen
handkerchief. Fifty-fye cents is the
price on these goods, per yard.
Very handsome challies are shown
this year in variety Of designs, The
black, dark green and dark blue and
white challies, with the sweet little
Dresden designs in buds are lovely.
Some entirely new challie prints have
colored line running lengthwise
with flowers OF the came hue climbing
upon it as on trellis. Insome pref
ty fifty-6ve cent challies stripes six
teenth Of an inch wide of white and
color are printed over with tiny Dres
den buds.
The printed organ dies, dotted
Swisses, printed and dotted all.sill
gauzes, the Swiss muslins, Swiss bro
cade dimities, mules, etc, and all soi
clinging materials can be worn by thu
stout women but the stifily starcheC
large plaid ginghams are somethin,
too hideous to behold.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

Mr.. H. w. VAN SENDER, editor Of
the Paducah Standard, has been ap-
pointed Private Secretary Of Secreta-
ry Carlisle. The Secretary OF the
Treasury is fortunate in this selection
Mr.. Van Sender is one Of the most
progressive and popular Of the news
paper men Of the State OF Kentucky.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15
BRIGHT BITS.

Mother-What did young MIR.
Tompkihs say to you, Clara, last night
when he was trying to button your
glove?
Clara (sadly)-He said that the man
who would make glove that wouldn't
button easier than that ought to be
hanged
Mother-Well, | wouldn't waste any
more time therel-NeN York News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

MR J. O. CARTER, United States
counsel in the Berhing Sea arbitra-
ton, yes erday began an address to
the court, the delivery Of which will
occupy two weeks. This sort OF thing
is calculated to pump the Berhing Sea
dry before the hall has been told.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

The cyclone which swept Kansas
and Missouri Tuesday night killed
over forty persons. 1t is thought that
thirty or forty more were injured in
Kansas. The damage to property in
both states is heavy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

THE big Musical Hall al the Worlds
Fair grounds will have to be remodel
ed. Theodore Thomas with his or
chestra of seventy-five tested the hall
yesterday and found the acoustic prop
critics very defective.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

THE Democrats OF the United States
Senate have decided not to begin an
investigation of the charges against
Senator Roach, Of Montana, at the
present extra session.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

DIX. HAFIKINE, claims to have con-
quered cholera by his method Of inoc-
ulation, which he promises to give to
the world. He says he inoculated
100 psrsons in India NTH positive re-
suits.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

THE Information il given on good
authority that Mr.J.Q Smith. OF Ohio,
has been selected by Mr.. Cleveland to
be commissioner Of internal revenue.
Mr.. Smith was indorsed by Senator
Brice aud Representatives Johnson
and Harter He is a radical tariff re-
former,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

GEN. MANUEL GONZALES, ex-presi-
dent of the Republic of Mexico, and
one of the most famous soldiers that
country ever produced. died in the
City OF Mexico Tuesday Of a compiled
ton Of diseases.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

THE Ann Harbor road has brought
suit against Chiefs Arthur and Sar-
gent for 100000 damages. Conspiracy
charges are made.
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That wasA.t II.

my grandfather hasn't had his hair
cut for 10 years, remarked Twynn.
bald, | suppose ?" replied Triplett with
the air of one who ID not TO be caught &C
easily.
mo: dead. Judge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

CHAIRMAN CARTER issued the call
yesterday for meeting Of the Repub.
lican National Committee in Louis.
vile, May 10.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

JUDGING from the bashlul manner
in which the administration is turn
ing out the Republican lights it never
did much parlor counting in its young
days.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

A New YORK inventor claims to
have perfected a new motive power
that would drive a steamship across
the Atlantic in eighty.two hours. 1t
is to be hoped it is not another Kelley
motor,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

THE sum of $S,4OOOOO in gold was
withdrawn Tuesday from the sub
Treasury at New York for shipment to
Europe, leaving emily $2,6O0,0OO free
gold in the Treasury.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

AN uprising of natives against
Christians in Corea is threatened, and
a United States warship has been or
dered there as precautionary meas
ure.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

THE Peruvian government has TAX
en- steps toward making satisfactory
reparation for the attack upon a
United States consulate,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

The number of fourth class post
masters appointed Tuesday was 1l9.
OF these 80 were to fill vacancies by
deaths and designations and twenty
by removals. OF the postmasters re-
moved seventeen had served 4 years
and over.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

The English, Scottish and Austria
liam Chartered bank of London, with
about 100 branch banks, has failed for
forty millions.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

THE East Tennesseean is lying i'm
der the tree, but the plum don't seem
to srayitate
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15
GOMEZ FASHION BULLETIN.

Theresa dainty little maiden in our town.
with bewitching cprls and melting eyes o.
brown;
With a hundred FRET ty graces
She wears her silks and laces
And conquers through the medium OF her
gown"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

TENNESSEE got only two appoint.
ments OF fourth class postmasters
Tuesday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

The Republican Office holders might
call Maxwell whiskey because he goes
to their heads.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

WHAT is the reason Give-a-dam
Jones don't get an officer
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

The union printers have made O
great kick against the pie rats.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

they say { atpeople sleep in church.
Well, let 1t go; 1t may be,
But just the lame there's one who don't,
And that one is baby Defiance News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15
FREAKS OF PEGASUS

Al the first OF the year
lie ceased drinking beer
And abandoned the routand revel;
But ne weakened elsekl
Aud again he is back
To the world the flesh and the devil,
New York Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15
Sound Business Maxim.

Washington Post
When your banker assumes .(apo-
leonic proportions it is high time to
draw out your balance.
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"Its An i'll Wind

Its An i'll Wind
The weather yesterday was bad
The mud and slush were shocking,
Bat they ga 20 the maid splendid chance
To show her new silk stocking
"Why do you love me, love, so much?"
passionatelv CRIED
SIZE pnuted, unused, then said "Becausel'
And was satisfied -Pttsburg Dispatch.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-04-15

They were standing by the gate,
On the watch for falling stars;
He, with look OF wisdom great,
Showed her Venus, Saturn Mars.
"Do thu planets fall' asked she,
And he smiled and said, "Oh no."
Wrongw she chuckled; Mercury
Dropped last night to three belowV'
kansas City journal.
said, How sweet your bonnetis,
How well it suits your style"
knew she'd listen unto this,
And answer with smile
For if | p aised her TO her face,
She'd stop me short thereat;
And so moved at a cautious pace
And made love through her hat.
Nov York Truth,
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-03-16
BYRON MCREARY
Death of a Prominent Sacramentan
at the Bay.
F. b. ADAMS, Secretary.

Death of a Prominent sacramentan
at the Bay.
News was received yesterday of the
death of Byron McCreary in San Fran
cisco at an early hour in the morning, the
result of long illness from liver COM
plant. Mr.. McCreary was native of
Plymouth, o., and came to Sacramento
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs w. p.
McCreary, in 1852, where he had since re-
sided.
He was member of the firm of C. q
B. McCreary, merchants and millers and
owners of the Sacramento Flour Mills.
He was a bachelor, and his home was
with his brother, Charles McCreary. lie
was one of the founders OF the Suffer
Club, and remained a member until his
death, but belonged TO no other society or
order. As member of one of the most
prominent milling firms in the State he
had travelled considerably, and was
widely known all over the coast. He was
greatly attached to Sacramento, which
had been his home for forty-one years.
Deceased had lately spent much OF his
time in San Francisco, and for the last
month was quite low. Mrs. Charles Nc
Creary was with him during the last
hours of his illness. The immediate
cause OF his death twas hemorrhage OF the
liver.
His remains were brought here last
night, and the funeral will take place
from the residence of Charles McCreary.
at Tenth and l. streets, at 3 O'Clock this
afternoon. The interment will be private,
but friends are invited to the services at
the house.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-03-16
GRATEFUL SAN LOSE
Sacramento Needs to Beware of the
Garden City.

sacramento NceUS To beware of the
Garden City.
From the san Francisco Examiner
Sacramento needs to beware of the San
Joseans. They are guileful and do not
scrupIe TO resort TO the most artful bri-
berry and corruption, so passionate is
their desire TO get possession of the Cap
ital. Already they have begun their ne
farious operations for the accomplish
ment of that fell end. What the i'm he
Siecie Californian legislator wants, il
seems, is not vulgar Doodle, but social
recognition, and san Jose is prepared to
give il 10 him. The doors of Sacrament
to's aristocracy have been kept haughtily
closed against the signing statesman.
leaving MIN TO pace the dark sidewalk
in wrathiul midnight envy while elegant
revelry reigned within. He was not bid
den to the exclusive feast, either. and
cruel beauty stayed away from the gal
leries of the State House, while elouuence
was being poured out on the floor below
and manly forms were there perishinp
for admiration. San Jose has begun her
campaign crafty. The Legislature that
has avenged itself for Sacramento soci-
ety's Sights and the rude assaults of a Ii
centious press by doing what it could to
destroy the city where these intolerable
wrongs were perpetrated, has been in
Vited to visit the Garden CITY and sit
down to a banquet there. Not only
is san Jose pledged to give ten acres
and Sl,000,0G0 Tor the Capital. but
she will offer things more precious
than that to the statesman OF the period.
Bouquets and cards ofinvitation to balls
and routs will embellish every desk of a
morning at future sessions. Ladies of
the highest fashion and inspired bv the
Hottest local potriotism will wear GecgJjste
gowns and loot it in the dance with The
happy Senator and Assemblyman. Even
il may be expected, Will the City Council
create a Legislative Auxiliary Fund. 10
be drawn upon by lawmakers whose
previous habits or present means have
not placed them in possession of claw
hammers and Injured them to gloves and
the gaudy boutonniere. In the new State
House, if ever it shall be built, the prin-
cipal apartment Will naturally be ball
room. and the Legislature may abolish
the office OF Chaplain and install dane
ing-master in his place. There will be
high old times at San Jose, the Capital,
ana il Ward McAllister chooses to come
out and gain 4 residence nothing would
be able to beat him for Speaker. And the
press of San Jose, of course, will give
bonds to go to sleep for sixty days every
two years or only wake up long enough
TO utter peans Of JOY and praise at agree
able intervals.
Sacramento viii err if she underesti-
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-03-16
TIE WIND-UP.
How the Legislature Adjourned Yes
terday Morning.
Remarks by Messrs. ReddIck and
Gould-''Auld Lang Syne''-A
Rush for san Jose.

Hacks, busses and street-cars were all
taxed to their utmost capacity yesterday
afternoop by the Legislators, attaches and
lobbyists who were hurrying homeward.
Most of the visitors took the special
excursion train for san Jose, intent upon
having ''time'' in the Garden CITY be-
fore becoming ordinary citizens of their
respective districts again. TheSan Fran
cisco, northern and other regular trains
also had about all they could carry. Last
night only corporars guard of the visit
ors was left, and they were mostly those
who have had hold-over places provided
for them, and will be here a week or so
yet finishing up the legislative records.
1t was daylight when the printed
copies of the county government bill
and other measures arrived from the
State Printer, and for which both houses
had been waiting patiently all night The
clocks i'll both chambers had been
stopped before II o'clock so that the reso-
luton requiring sine die adjournment at
midnight would not be violated techni-
caIIy. The reports OF the enrolment
committees We're hurriedly read, some
more 1acetlous resolutions were intro
duced, and then formal adjournment
took place.
In the Senate Lieuteuant-G Governor
Reddick made some very appropriate re-
marks before letting his gavel fall for the
last time. He said the session had been
most beneficial one for the State at large,
some very good legislation having been
achieved. Regarding his duties, he said
he was grateful to the Senators for the
uniform respect and assistance accorded
him. He had had experience with three
Senates, but this one was the most con-
sentative and uniformly intelligent and
honorable of them all. tie babe the mem
bers hearty farewell and wished them
luck and prosperity.
Upon breaking up the Senate sang
Aud Lang Syne," and general hand
shaking took place.
In adjourning the house Speaker Gould
made fitting remarks about the friend
ship which had sprung up, his desire to
be impartial and fair to all, and the like.
lie said when he was presented with the
gold watch and chain speech left him. He
then sincerely thanked the members for
their token of esteem, and hoped the as
sociations of the members in the future
would be linked with closer ties than
ever. After the house was declared ad-
journed sine die there was a general
gathering up of effects, shaking of hands
and farewell partings, and it was nigh I
o'clock before all had left the chamber
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-03-16
a Question of Law.

EDS. REcoRD-UNIoN Section 81, Arti-
Gle l., of the State Constitution reads as
follows:
No special privileges or immunities
shall ever be granted which may not be
altered, revoked or repealed by the Legis-
Iature; nor shall any citizen, or class of
citizens, be granted privileges or immu-
mites which, upon the same terms, shall
not be granted to all citizens"
The resolution TO amend the Constitu-
ton IS not yet approved or binding. 1t is
to-day an attempt of the Legislature o
grants TO class Of citizens, known as San
Joseans, the privilege to take the seat of
government on payment Of 81 100000, or
else grant to them immunity from losing
the seat OF government if they get it,
unless their successors pay 81 900, 200.
NO other class of citizens has this
privilege tif the words are read in the
form lntendedl, nor the immunity IF it is
read literally.
Again, special privilege or immunity
ls granted IN the words of the resolution
which cannot be altered, revoked or re-
pealed by the Legislature.
The words of the resolution are uncon-
stituilonal to-day. If the resolution had
been left devoid of the proviso it would
not be subject to the above criticism.
SACRAMENTO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-03-16
SACRAMEN7O'O PROTEST
To the ISLANDERS Published Against
Her Citizens.
Resolutions Adopted at Last Nights
Meeting of the Citizens Ad-
yisory Committee,

There was a full attendance at the
Courthouse last night of the Citizens
Advisory Committee, appointed at the
mass meeting on Sunday evening, for the
purpose of consulting in regard to the
recent attacks made upon Sacramento by
certain individuals and newspapers.
The meeting was an executive one. and
it was decided that only such matters
should be made public, regarding its de-
alterations, as the committee consented
to have published. The following has
been furnished to the press:
DEFENSE OF THE CITY.
SAT a meeting of citizens of Sacra-
mento, held this evening at the Court
house, it was unanimously resolved that ::
WHEREAS; The most outrageous and
false statements have been sent abroad
through the press, libelously assailing
this city as to its health, its sanitation, its
hospitality, and the public spirit and
moral atmosphere of the municipality,
and the conduct of its people: therefore,
"ResOlCed, That its citizens, assembled
in the perfect calm of cool deliberation,
declare that such false and prejudicial ex-
pressions are as unworthy of the character
of Californians as they are ingeniously
untrue.
"ResolOed, That we appeal to the man
illness and fairness of our fellow citizens
throughout the State to reject-with the
chivalrous indignation characteristic of
them-these unmerited assaults.
"ResoL0ed, That we, the people of Sac
ramento, expect and ask from the press
that fairness and generosity in giving this
protest full publication that it asks for
itself"
GROVE L. JOHNSON, Chairman.
f. b. ADAMS, Secretary.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-03-16
BRIRF NOTES

The Perkins farmer who was swindIed
out of $1,000 last week by a brace of
bunco sharpers was Peyton Russell.
Rev. Mr.. Koehne delivered an address
before the Council OF Federated Trades
last evening Oh The Labor Question"
To-day's train from the East will bring
no through mail, owing to failure of the
Union Pacific train to connect at Ogden.
1t is generally understood in Folsom
that well-known and popular Demo-
cratic politician of that city is to be hon
ored by President Cleveland. 1t is said
he is to be appointed Internal Revenue
Collector of this district.
The attention of the ladies of Sacra-
mento is called to the TACT that Mrs. b.
Mitchell, missionary of many years
experience, will deliver free lecture to
ladies only at the Christian Church,
Eighth street, between n and 0, on Fri
day of this week, at 2:30 p. NJ.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-03-16
MUSCLES AND MORALS.
Young Men Who Believe in Physical
Exercise.
An Interesting Exhibition Last Even
ing by the Young Mems Chris
tian Association.

An interesting and entertaining exhibit
ton was given at Armory Hall last night
by members of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association, under the management
OF John Schenck, Physical Director of
the association.
The announcement of the exhibition
called out large number Of people, and
the audience was enthusiastic in its APP
plause of the thorough drill and training
of the boys and young men participating.
The course of physical exercises and
training which is being practiced at the
associations rooms is an excellent one,
and its members appearing last evening
showed the unmistakable and beneficial
effects of it.
All the drills and exercises adopted are
especially calculated to develop and
strengthen the muscles and lungs, and
cannot help bur prove most beneficial
and healthtul in effect upon the entire
body.
Mr.. Schenck has had the training of
the athletic department for the past year
and his class exhibited remarkably good
Josephine and pertectness Of drill.
The programme consisted OF u pole
drill, vaulting over the HORSE" wand
drill, ladder and pyramid forming,
parallel bars, vaulting, illuminated club
swinging. etc.
The entertainment concluded with a
game of basket ball. which was played
by two clubs of ten members each and
afforded considerable excitement for the
audience.
Basket ball is modification of foot
ball, the object OF each side being to
throw the ball into basket suspended
at each goal, about ten or twelve feet from
the floor, and of course this is a difficult
thing to accomplish, as there is a contin-
ual strife by opposing players to keep the
bail i'll motion.
No one is allowed to hold the ball. the
rules OF the game requiring that it be kept
going, and player is only permitted to
grasp 1t long enough to throw it, while
the enemy gets 1t away from him if pos
sible. The game did not end until after a
lively and lasting contest last night, but
lucky throw finally landed the ball in
basket.
The ball used was regulation football
and the baskets We're only about a foot
and half IN diameter. so that victory
for either required considerable skill and
activity.
The athletic department of the associa-
TONS privileges to members is an attrac-
tive and commendable one, and is as it
should be, great induCment to boys and
young men to join the association.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-03-16
Berlin Cough Cure.

For coughs and colds and all lung and
throat affections this article has superior
merit. 1t is perfectly harmless, gives i'm
mediate relief, and cures the worst cases
in from two to three days. Inuorsed by
our best physicians. Try a bottle and
you will always keep it. Price, 80 cents
a bottle.
c. c. Liniment, the best remedy for
aches and pains.
Compound Sulphur Powder, the most
perfect laxative and cathartic known.
Gives instant relief in cases of constipa-
ton, indigestion, piles, biliousness, liver
troubles, rheumatism, gravel, ETC.. etc.
A great blood purifier and pleasant to the
taste. The w. II. Bone Company, san
Francisco, sole prOprietors. Kirk, Geary
q Co., Sacramento, sole agents.