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The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04
The Eat. OF n Nav Book.

An interesting literary computation has
been made by the Rev. Forest Z. Dagger Of
Emmanuel Proto.tant Episcopal Church.
From his researches he deduces the opinion
that Of every coo books printed $50 do no;
pay the printer, go more than pay and 100
afford n slight proit-
lie claims that OF the total lumber 6oO are
forgotten before the eud Of the first year OF
publication, and 100 are no longer remember
ed after the close of three years.
Not more thsn 80 survive the test of seven
years. Fifty thousand books, says he were
published In the seventeenth century, but to-
day no more than 50 OF these are read. Of
an equal number published in the eighteenth
century, he states that only 60 are read to-day
OF all the books that have been written for
300 years, he figures that not more than
5,0i0 arc now in demand Fhid'iephia Gait
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04
August.
f.. Flower

lam ready to testify under oath
that if it had not been for August
Flower l should have died before
this. Eight years ago l was taken
sick, and suffered as no one but
a dyspeptic can. l employed three
of our best doctors and received
no benefit. They told me that l had
heart, kidney, and liver trouble.
Everything l ate distressed me so
that l had to throw it tip. August
Flower cured me. There is no med
icine equal to it" LORENZO T.
SHIPPER, Appleton, Maine. @
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04
Does one Thing Well.

There is woman on Neville street who has
applied the principle of doing one thing we'll
so successfully that she has at her command
modest competence. Her specially is
washing curtains, her trade being entirely
with the wealthy families OF the city. So eI-
cellent is her work that many of the local
firms who pretend 10 send their customers
Hoilel curtains To Now York tn be done up
merely send them out to Neville street TO her.
She is mistress of her art; just what II ia no.
body knows, but curtains from her hand have
whitencss and smoothness no one else can
attaln.-PntS6uyg Chronicle Telegraph
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

Fuller, in his description of good
wife, says: "She commandeth her
husband in equal matters by con-
stantly obeying him. She never
crosseth her husband in the spring.
tide Of his anger, but stays till it be
ebbing water. Her clothes are rather
comely than costly. and she makes
plain cloth to be velvet by her hus.
band wearing it, In her husband
sickness she feels more grief than
she shows
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

OF the diseases 10 which It's adapted with the
best results. Hostctier's Stomach Bittcrs, q
family medicine, comprehensive in its scope,
has never been thrust upon public attention In
the puisc OF a universal pnnaccl Tor bodily ills.
This claim. daily arrUgatrd in the columns OF
the daily press by the prprtictors OF medicines
far inferior 20 IL as specifies, has In thousand
instances Disguised th1 public In advance by
its 16surdity, and the prospects of other rene
dies OF superior qualities have been handi-
capped hy the prcteutlulB OF their worthless
predecessors. But the American people know,
because they have verified the fact by the most
trying tests that the Bittcrs possesses the viz.
tues OF a real specific in cases of malarlal aud
liver disorder, cOusi patiuu. nervous. rheumatic,
stomach and kilney trouble, What 1t does 1t
does thoroughly, and mainly for this reason 1t
IS Endorsed and recommended by hosts OF
respectable pl"diCul mrn.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

know of around here" l thought
that was nearly enough.
Some hitch having occurred in re-
gard to the reward Garrett expected
to get from the territory, the people
in all tho cities and towns vert to
work and raised a subscription for
him. Las Vegas alone made up
purse of 81 200 in gold for him, and
ufterward understood he received Il
total of about $500 for freeing New
Mexico from the terrorism of the
bloodiest young ruffian in all her gay
annals-a boy of 81 years, so small
and slender and delicate that, to the
time of his death, many people be-
lieved him to be q girl.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

Once while canvassing his state
during u political season, John Quincy
Adams was approached by well-to-
do farmer, who introduced himself
and said: .'Mr. Adams. I'm glad to
meet you; my wife remembers you
well; she was in your family
when you were boy, and
often combed your hair" We'll"
said Mr.. Adams, sharply, II suppose
she combs yours now."-Argonaut.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

REV. H. P. CARSON, Scotland OAK says:
1.-Two bottles of Halls Catarrh Cure complete
ly cured my little girl"
w. H. GRIFFIN, Jackson Michigan writes:
Suffered with Catarrh for fifteen years, Halls
Catarrh Cure cured me-
ALBERT BuRcH, West Toledo, Ohio, says:
"Halrs Catarrh Cure saved my life"
CONDUCTOR E. D. LOOMS, Detroit Mich,
says: The effect of Halls Catarrh Cure is
wonderful"
E A. RooD, Toledo Ohio, says "Halls
Catarrh Cure cured my wife of catarrh fifteen
years ago and she has had no return of it. Its
a sure cure.
E. B. WALrHALL G. Co., Druggists, Horse
Cave, Ky, say: Halls Catarrh Cure cures
every one that takes it"
J. A. Johnson, Medina, N. ", says:
"Has Catarrh Cure cured me-"
MANUFACTURED
F. j. CHENEY & CO, TOLEDO, O.
Testimonials sent free. Sold by Druggists.
IS cents per bottle.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

Good morning, Miss" said the
editor to the girl with the manuscript.
some more of your blank verse;"
Aud the young woman simply sailed
out of the office and left the editor
alone in bis astonishment.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

Ethel, excitedly-He has known me
only two days and he put his arm
around me.
Eva-You mean. suppose. that he
has known you two days and only put
his arm around you.-Life.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

Keep Salvation on I'm the gymnasium. 1t
Is sovereign remedy for cuts, strains, bruises
and spralns, to which acrobaJs and athletes
are liable at all times. II Is the greatest cure
on earth for pain. - cents.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

The Puck of the Popullst party is "71s
plntc) profuscly illustrated with new, striking
aud original cartoons each week. Send 81. 50
TO The Road Publishing Co, Denver, Colo.
and get the monarch Of all Populist paper.
for one year with one Of their octopus maps
In colors free
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

one Of the latest ideas for illuminating
towns is to suspend In the air n large balloon
shaped like torpedo and made OF thin al
minimum, filled with suitable quantity Of
gas and having a rotating fan TO keep It
steady. The light can be derived either from
n number OF arc lamps attached to the ends
or sides, or from iucandescent lamps with
which the outside Of the balloon can be COW
cred. The height of the balloon above the
ground would be regulated by the length OF
cable employed.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

Nothing hurts a dude so much as the find.
ing of himself IN the soup when he thought
he was In the swim.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

II have been occasionally troubled with
Coughs and in each case have used Browns
BRONCHIAL TRocuKs, which have never failed
and must say they are second TO none in the
world."-feir A. Nay, cashier, ST. Paul,
.Uiun
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

What IS the difference between truth and
eggsi Truth crushed to the earth will rise
again. Eggs won't
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

We cat too much and take 100 little outdoor
exercise This Is the fault OF our modern civ
ilizatlon. II is claimed that Garfield Tea,
simple herb remedy, helps Nature TO over.
come these abuses.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

-
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 hab;tual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the mos.
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 300
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 FIG syrup co.
SAY FRANCISCO. Cal.
InUtSVHgF KY grV yOPy nv
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

Chicago anarchists are said to be preparing
for another uprising. The uprising that
seven Hthem took few years ago was not
cntIrely 10 their sAll.factLon.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

The girl who drops her eyes always picks
them up again, but the novelist usually hes'-
lccts to say so.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

II is very difficult to find a key to success.
that will work without clique.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

"Iiansons Magic Corn salvc."
Warranted to cure money refunded. Ask your
druggist Iorit. Price Is cents
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

Funny, Isn't it, that no marriage ceremony
is q success unless there is a hitch In It some.
where,
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

Under MAHER + CLARK'S Manaysnsns the
Above hote Is be ming tbs most popular hotsl Ia
Denver, aud the head l1.rtsrs Tor sraso psopfS.
kales Sl.SJ to $3.50 per day.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

To be rfnnir. I, day md Strong
ESQ JuHE C.. HAkEH & 90 i'iie Norwegian
Cod bakers. Sold by
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

The moral coward is man who cannot do
anything original without begging the world
M rllon for running OIL The trAck.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

eI1s-AlI ats stopped free " DR xlIsEs GREAT
kHbyi IsSIURtR. No Mt after hrst days USE, Mar.
yeou, cures Treatise and - co trial bottle tree 10 M
raaes Sopc TO Kline sSl Arch St Philadelphia, fA
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

A Denver paper tells OF "a woman who
whipped dude" she should nave taken
one of her size
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04

II the BABY l. Cutting Teeth,
he sure and that old md wcili-ied remedy, Mas
MINsLos,s soorInNa srnrr for Children Teething.
The Meeker herald., 1893-03-04
Denver Business Houses

A. WARD, oPrIcIAH. 1857 Lawrenee ST.. Denver.
IINVER TENr ANp aMNING CO-laIi Elnke !.
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= DED CENT. INTEREST paid on deposit,
y LlI by ths Colorado Savings Bank, 1911
Larimar ST. Donyer. ON OF xrite Tor in,nr
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-04-18
BRIEF NOTES

Upwards of 600 applications for reg
istration have been filed by Chinese in
Collector Byington's office.
Ii. f. Greer yesterday made an offer to
the City Trustees to furnish horse and
run the patrol wagon for $40 per month.
1t was placed on lille for further considera-
ton.
If the graveled streets do not all blow
away in dust before the sprinkling sea-
son begins those who were taxed for good
streets will be in luck. More than is
saved in the cost of sprinkling is being
lost by injury to the streets, which are
being ground into powder.
The City Trustees have appointed A. j.
Johnston delegate to the Ogden Trans
Mississippi Convention, vice w. J. Has
sett. j. y. Woodson has resigned as
delegate, and w. +. Knox, Jr., has been
appointed in his stead. K. d. Stephens
has been selected as the sixth committee
man.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-04-18
MAIL CAR BURNED
Novel Experience on the Overland
Last Night.

-NoNSi EApeflence on the overland
Last Night.
The passengers on the bound over
land train, which left San Francisco at 3
O'Clock last evening, had novel expert
ence and witnessed the total destruction
OF one of the cars of the train by fire.
The train, which was a very heavy one of
fifteen cars, was speeding along this side
OF Goodyear Station, when it was discov-
cred that one of the mail cars was on fire,
and but for the prompt and energetic
action OF Conductor c. S. Croker, the
probability Is some of the coaches would
have taken fire.
Inc train was run at lively rate of
speed, and stopped on the main track
Just opposite the east end OF Teal siding
lhe car which was on fire was quickly
uncoupled from the one following, run
IN upon the siding and backed down past
the train until it was three or four car
lengths in the rear. By this time the fire
was bursting out from the sides of the
car, which in very lew moments was
completely wrapped in flames. Nothing
could be done to save the car or its con-
tents, and 1t was allowed 10 burn to the
ground. The train did not reach Sacra-
mento till 1910 p. NJ.
The doomed car was filled with second
class, or newspaper mail, and no one W as
III 1t, so that the origin of the fire is not
known.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-04-18
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
ative; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-04-18
MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR.
An Old Man En- Route Hitler Re-
ported Killed.
He IS Missed From His Party at Salt
Lake, But His Friends Make No
Effort to Investigate.

John Foster, who resides in Capay,
4olo County, reported sad and mys-
ferrous affair to the police last night, hop
ing to get their assistance to investigate
the case.
Mr.. Fosters father, a man So years ofage,
left Pittstield, Pike County, ILL.,, on Mon
day, the 10th inst, for Sacramento. The
old gentleman was coming to visit his
son, whom he had not seen for twenty
six years, and who was to meet him at
the depot here.
He had been living with a second son
and daughter in Illinois, at his own
home, and they would not consent to his
undertaking the journey to California
until some neighbors who were starting
for Pasadena, Los Angeles County, vol
unteered to take charge of and look after
him as tar as this city.
Last Friday the party with whom the
old gentleman-whose name was George
toster-started from Pittsfield, went
through for their destination, After
reaching Stockton they mailed a postal
card to the son at Capay, stating briefly
that they lost trace of his father at Salt
Lake City.
The postal card was dated at Sacra-
the party or parties were named Collins
and unknown to John Foster.
Mr.. Foster heard nothing more until
yesterday, when he received a telegram
from his sister in Illinois stating that
their father had been killed in Salt Lake
City. No further particulars were given.
and 1t is not known whether the old gen.
tleman met his death by accident or
otherwise.
The son in Illinois Immediately started
for Salt Lake City, and Mr.. Foster was
here to ascertain, if possible, the fate of
his father. He is, of course, greatly at
tected, and can but think the parties with
whom his father started have acted in a
very mysterious and singular manner.
1t seems entirely unnatural for neigh
bors and tellow-travelers, who undertook
to see the old man through, and who
knew his destination, would drop hasty
scrawl to the son informing him that they
had lost him en- route, without further
explanation.
Chief Rodgers telegraphed to the Chief
of Police at Salt Lake last night, asking
for information concerning the old mans
death, and 1t is probable that a reply
from him will give some explanation OF
the singular circumstances OF the case
Late last night reply was received
from the Salt Lake Chief of Police to the
effect that no one named Foster had been
murdered there, SO tar as known.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-04-18
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

L. W. Buck of Vacaville is at the Gold
en- Eagle Hotel.
Mrs. f. H. Baker of Woodland is Wis
iting friends here.
DR.. w. r. Cluness was up from San
Francisco yesterday.
Irving w. Mills of San Francisco spent
yesterday III this city.
EX-Surveyor-General Wiley has been
on a visit to the Capital.
j. n. Larkin has gone to Ell Dorado to
examine his bonanza mine.
Charles E. Handy of the San Francisco
Post was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Ed 5. Rego is visiting friends and
relatives in Butte and Tehama Counties.
George w. Lorenz and family yester-
day left for the East on an extended visit.
Rev. C. S. Haswell of Elk Grove. who
has been quite i'll, is now on the road to
recovery.
Assemblyman Anderson and wife have
returned from q visit to the southern part
of the State.
This evening the Sons and Daughters
OF Pioneers will give an invitation party
at Pioneer Hall.
The members of the New York Stock
Company will to-day go on a picnic
down the Riverside road.
DR.. j. r. Lame, Secretary of the State
Board of Health, is attending the SAM
tary Convention i'll San Francisco.
Isaac Joseph, the well-known attorney.
left last evening for Auburn, to attend
the trial OF an important lawsuit pending
there, in which Placer County is a party.
Mrs. William Eckhardt of Spokane
Falls, Washington, formerly Miss Min
ME Breuner) Is paying visit to relatives
here.
Charles P. Nathan left for New York
and Europe last evening. He is accom-
panied by his entire family. II is their
intention to see the Worlds Fair before
leaving America.
Judge d. L. Alexander passed through
this city yesterday, en- route to Auburn,
on business trip. The Judge was for
merly a resident of this city, but tor five
years last past has resided in the Bay
City.
Judge Matt f. Johnson left last even
ing for Auburn, where he is to try some
cases for Judge Prewett, in which the
latter is disqualified, by reason of having
been counsel i'll the matter involved in
the suit.
Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel yes
terday: +. w. Stephenson, New York;
George II. Young, Boston; II. II. Cooper,
Miss +. 5. Cooper, Utica, n. "; Isaac
Calhoun and wife, Littleton, \. H.; Mr..
and Mrs. H. Mears, Mrs. Jonathan Slade,
Chicago; NJ. w. Kidder, Terre Haute,
Ind; Mr.. and Mrs. William +. Graves,
Willie and Tom Graves, Mrs. Charles
Hitchcock, St. Paul. Mimi; Mr.. and Mrs.
William Sniff, Miss J. Il. Sniff, Pequa,
Ohio; i. +. Walton, Suffer County; W.
/ Garrard, CT. Sickle, Angels; L. w. Buck,
| Nacaville; R. Z. Allen, Oakland: a. c.
Schley, Arbuckle; f. I. Burlow, w. Y.
Bruce, L. a. Wright, w. o. Morgan, J.
] c. Eubanks. San Francisco.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-04-18
CHINAMAN VS.. WHITE MAN.
James Delaney Run Over by Mongo
lian's Wagon

About o'clock last evening China
man who was plotting a vegetable wagon
ran down at Third and X streets man
named James Delaney, who was some
what under the influence Of liquor.
Bystanders state that the Chinaman
made no effort to avoid the collision, and
that even after his victim had been
knocked down he did not check his
horse, but Kept right on his way, both
wheels OF the wagon passing over the
fallen man.
Delaney was carried to the Receiving
Hospital, where il was found that he was
severely bruised and lacerated about the
face ana head, one eye and his nose being
injured. Jailer McManus dressed his
injuries and he was made as comfortable
as possible.
The Chinaman, who lives at Sixth and
Il streets, is well known, and viii be ar
rested to-day.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-04-18
WE WILL MAKE YOU A LOAN
ON ANY OF TIE ABOVE.
ARARE OPPORTUNITY
Good Agricultural Land for $40
to $40 per Acre.

The Pacific improvement Company has re-
Gently purchased twelve thousand ceres OF
land in the heart of Teha-na County, for the
purpose OF promoting subdivision and settle
ment. This land embraces lands from first
class Sacramento Valley agricultural land. to
land OF fair average quality, and is offered at
rom $40 to $50 per acre, in subdivisions OF
40, 80, 40, 16o and $50 acres.
The terms upon which these lands are offered
are especially attractive. They will be sold in
subdivisions, as above indicated, by the nav
ment OF interest only for three years, at which
time the purchaser can begin the payment OF
principal by paying the first OF five equal an
nEal installments. Thus no part Of the prin-
c1pal is ID be paid for three years, and then
the purchaser is to have five years in which to
pay five equal annual installments, with in.
lerest at the rate of per cent per annurn.
making payments extending over period of
eight years. Intending purchasers are as
sured that this is an opportunity to purchase
land OF fair average quality at SO per acre.
and good agricultural land at $50 an acre.
Win other grades of land at prices to CORE
spond between these figures
The assertion is frequently made that good
lands, suitable for general farming, and es-
pecially adapted for frult growing, cannot be
had in California for less than from SEQ TO
500 an acre. An examination OF the land
subject of this advertisement will prove to
home-seekers that this is an opportunity for
the purchase OF good agricultural land at $40
an acre, and for qualities grading down to fair
agricultural land at $40 an acre, on terms OF
payment which should make the disposition
Of these lands TO actual settlers result easy of
accomplishment.
The primary object of the purchase of thia
body OF land was the breaking up of large
holding for the purpose of promoting its set
tlemeni in smaller quantities and its devotion
to diligent husbandry.
For further particulars, call upon or ad.
dress WIN H NTITJa
Land Agent of the G. p r. R.. Fourth and
Town sand streets Son Ic-n-aa.a. g.
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pall-bearers We're NJ. F. Featherston of
Company No. l. G. W. Buchanan and ].
Palm OF No. 2, j. E. Atkinson of No. 3,
ana j. j. Laracy and ]. Curran of the
Hook and Ladder Company.
Deceased's wife died only few months
ago, leaving to her husbands care five
children between the ages of and Is
years, and three of whom are quite
small. Now death has robbed them also
OF their father and thrown them upon the
charity of the world.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-04-18
WITH FIREMRN.s HoNoRs.

Funeral of j. II. Viskers-His Five
ParentIess Children.
The funeral of the late John II. Viskers
took place yesterday under the auspices
of the Fire Department, of which the de-
ceased had long been faithful member.
The firemen all turned out to pay the
last tribute of respect to their dead COM
rade.
The funeral procession was led by the
First Artillery Band, which played dirges
along the route to the cemetery. The
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-04-18
Another Case Petered Out.

Ong All Foon was arraigned in Judge
Catlin's Court yesterday on the charge of
assault to murder Fong All Dep in April,
1891, and was allowed to withdraw his
plea of not guilty to that charge and to
plead guilty to assault with a deadly
weapon. The Judge then ordered him to
appear for sentence on Friday.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-04-18
Real Estnte at Auction.

D. J. Simmons & Co. will sell to-day, at
1880 A. NJ, the house and lot at 1126 p
street, being the north half of the west
half of lot 4, in the block between p and
q, Eleventh and Twelfth streets. The
house is twostOry, and the property
win be sold without reserye.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-04-18
The Boothroyd INQUEST.

Yesterday a Coroner's jury made
INJURY into the matter of the death of
Thomas Boothroyd, who was found
drowned in the Thirty first-street canal
on Saturday morning. The verdict was
that deceased came to his death acct
uentally by falling into the canal.