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EARTHQUAKES IN THE OCEAN.

| They Produce the Largest Known
Waves, Which Carry Destruction.
While we usually think of earthquakes
as taking place on land, they do, indeed
occur with equal devastation in the ocean.
| That point in the earth at which the ex-
plosion or breaking takes place is called
the earthquake focus, and from it what
are known as earthquake waves pass to
the surface.
What do these earthquake waves re-
semble? Take basin full of water and
dip glass tube in it. Blow through the
tube and you will see bubbles rising to
the surface and circular waves passing
out. The disturbance at the bottom OF
the basin corresponds with the explosion
or swapping of the crust at the earth
quake focus. with this difference, that in
stead of water waves the latter produces
earth waves passing through the ground.
When the city of Lisbon, Portugal, was
destroyed the earthquake took place in
the bottom of the sea, fifty miles west of
the city. Yet it SO agitated the water that
wave sixty feet high dashed over Lis
bon, destroying it and it's inhabitants in
the space of sixty minutes. Another
earthquake occurring just off the coast OF
Peru made such gigantic wave that q
large vessel was thrown several miles in
land.
These are called earthquake waves.
They are the largest known waves and
are caused by the heaving and rocking of
the bed of the sea. In deep water such
| waves are not very high, but their mo-
ton extends far down into the ocean.
When they reach shallower water, how
ever, they heap up like gigantic wall.
and with force more terrible than fire
or sword they sweep on, bearing destruc-
ton with them. Huge ships are tossed
like straws far inland, or mingle their
ruin with that of a harbor town.-St.
Nicholas
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MASToDoNs STILL LIVING.
Alaska Indians Claim to Have ST
Some of the Monsters Recently.

oOiho Vi thc -fiOhSlcFS INSccntIS.
The Stickeen Indians positively assert
that within the last five years they have
frequently seen animals which, from the
description given, must have been masto-
dons. Last spring, while out hunting,
one OF the Indians came across series of
large tracks, each the size of the bottom
of q salt barrel, sunk deep in the moss.
He followed the trail for some miles,
finally coming out within full view of his
game. As class, says the Philadelphia
Ledger, these Indians are the bravest of
hunters, but the proportions of this new
spectacle of game filled the hunter with
terror, and he took to swift and imme-
date flight. He described the creature
as being as large as post-trader's store,
with great, shining, yellowish- white
tusks and mouth large enough to swal-
low man at single gulp. He further
states that the animal was undoubtedly
OF the same species as those whose bones
and tuSks lie all over that section of coun-
try. The fact that other hunters have
told of seeing these monsters browsing
on the herbs up along the river gives a
certain probability to the story. over on
Forty Mile Creek bones of mastodons are
quite plentiful. One ivory tusk, nine
teet long, projects from one of the sand
dunes on that creek, and single teeth have
been found SO large that they would be a
good load for one man to carry. The
hunters believe that the mule-foote hog
still exists; also that live mastodons play
tag with the aurora every night over on
Forty Mile Greek in Alaska
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II am glad old Brown has been sensi-
Bile for once" he said. annie is a nice
girl, and 1t would be a shame for them to
drop off and leave the chick TO scratch for
herself"
A few short months have passed by
ana Joe and Annie are domiciled in their
coy little home, but before we draw the
curtain that hides these people from our
view, let us take one more peep into Tom
Grismers cabin. We are greatly sur
prlsed at the Transformation. The cabin
has disappeared, and in its stead stands
neat cottage, painted in subdued eolors.
The rose bush still blossoms by the gate
way There is a strange mingling to-
gether of sweet odors-yiolets, mignon-
nette and pansies.
The curtain is partly drawn and we can
see matron with kindly face engaged
with piece of needlework
Before the fire sits Tom in his easy
chair, a boy of 10 on one side, girl few
years younger on the other, while in his
lap is little Fred resting on his knees,
whose chubby fingers steal through the
curly tresses, and then pats the rough
cheek. Now he prints kiss on the
broad white forehead. Little Fred is
coyly making love to his new papa.
Tom has been a deserter, but what ofthat.
All is well that ends we'll
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Decidedly Shaku

A trembling hand, an uncertain step,
fidgetiness, indicated by restless shifting
from one place or posture to another,
usually mental annoyance at unexpected
noises, are among the indications of ex-
treme nervousness. These seem trifiing,
but the health of men and women IN this
condition is decidedly shaky," liable to
be overthrown disastrously by causes
which the vigorous might defy. To for
tify the nervous system, general vigor
must. through the medium of reinforced
digestion and a renewal of an impaired
power OF sleeping at night, be raised to a
healthful standard. a guarantee of this
is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which re-
establishes digestion, bile secretion and
the habit of body on a permanently regu-
lar basis, thus renewing that bodily
equilibrium, which is followed by gain
of strength and nerve tranquility. For
kidney complaint, rheumatism, neural
gia, and as preventive of the first at
tack or subsequent return of malarial
disorders this medicine is without a peer
Thrice daily take wineglassful.
The record-union., 1893-02-17
ARARE OPPORTUNITY
Good Agricultural Land for $40
to $50 per Acre.

The Pacific improvement Company has re-
Gently purchased twelve thousand ceres OF
land in the heart of Geha1na 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
from SO to $50 per acre, in subdivisions of
40, so, 100, 100 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 pay
ment of interest only Tor three years, at which
time the purchaser can begin the payment of
principal by paying the first of five equal an
nual installments. Thus no part of the prin-
cipal is to be paid for three years, and then
the purchaser is to have five years in which to
pay i've equal annual instalments with in
terest at the rate of per cent per annum,
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 $40 an acre.
with 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 fruitgrowing, cannot be
had in California for less than from SEQ to
500 m acre. An examination of the land
subject OF this advertisement will prove to
home-seelIers that this is an opportunity for
the purchase of good agricultural land at $50
an acre, and for qualities grading down to fair
agricultural land al $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 this
body of land was the breaking up of a large
holding for the purpose of promoting its set
tement in smaller quantities and its devotion
to diligent husbandry.
For further particulars, call upon or adj
dress VIM. H MILLS
Land Agent of the c. p. r. R., Fourth and
Townsend streets. San Francisco. Cal.
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rArE,s FRUSTRATED JOKE.

Gree Fate. with an iron.c zest,
Made mana most delicious Jest.
From out the void l man evoke"
SAID FATE, my best and latest ioke,
J stand him on two slender props,
Two pins on which the creature hops.
III watch the unbalanced gawky sprawl,
Prong after prong behold him crawl;
And when a strong wind from the east
Blows on this perpendicular beast,
III laugh to see him topple DER,
And all the gazing gods shall roar!
This mite shall feed the lions nav
And dangle on the tigers paw,
Shall be the sportive Partners prey.
And flee from dragons night and day.
This featherleSS bird OF awkward mold
Shall chatter through the winters cold;
No hair or wool TO him l give,
No turtle shell in which to live;
Nor can he, like the bear" said Fate,
"Dig holes in which to hibernate.
Outin the universe fling
This naked, helpless, shivering thing:
Ofall my jokes this is the best,
This masterpiece OF jestr'
But Fate, in mixing man his brains,
Forgot 10 take the usual palms,
Dropped in, and made a fearful muss,
An extra scoop of phosphorus;
Then man he silly said: you wait,
And will get the joke on Fate"
He did not feed the lion's NAV,
Or dangle on the tigers paw,
But cut the lion into Steak,
And used his skin coat to make.
The whirlwind from the east might blow,
But still ii could not overthrow
This feathered biped, for It's plain
This extra phosphorus in his brain
Was Just enough upon each limb
To hold him up and balance him.
And so through all the years that come
He keeps his equilibrium.
And so this pronged and topping thing
stood straight anu made himself king;
This straddling hi-ed did not fail
To rule the elephant and the whale,
And even great Leviathan
Accepts the sovereign sway of man;
And sheltered safe from wounds and scars,
His thoughts went out beyond the stars,
And Travelled through times shoreless sea
And wandered through eternity"
And baffied Fate said: "Well, l see
The fellows got the Joke on me!''
-. w. Foss in Yankee Blade
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Berlin Cough Cura.

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. Endorsed by
our best physicians. Try a bottle and
you will always keep it. Price, so cents
bottle.
G. G. 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.
great blood purifier and pleasant to the
taste. The w. II. Bone Company, San
Francisco, sole proprietors. Kirk, Geary
d. Co.. Sacramento. sole agents
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CERTIFICATE OF COPARTNERSHIP.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
- Sacramento-ss. We, the undersigned, do
hereby certify that we are partners Transact
Ing business i'll this State at the City of Sacra-
mento, in the County of Sacramento, under
the firm name and style of JACOX BROS.
that the names in full of all the members OF
such partnership are LESLIE a. JACOX and
LEON H. JACO&, and that the places of our
respective residences are set opposite our re-
spective names, hereto subscribed.
In witness whereof. we have hereunto set
our hands, this 9TH day of February. 1898.
LESLIE y. JACON, Sacramento, Cal.
LEON H. JACOX, Sacramento, Cal.
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Mrs. Logan's "Hotne Magazine" and
the MWcekIY Uuiou.n

Both only 81 70 per year. The Home
Magazine of Washington. D. c.. con-
Quoted by Mrs. John A. Logan, is the
best and most popular low-priced period
WEEKLY UNION will furnish the maga-
zine to its subscribers for mere nominal
sum above the price of subscription to
the weekly.
The record-union., 1893-02-17
TkdE DAIIY
RECORD-UNION.
The Leading Paper Of the
Interior of California.

The pioneer Journal, which,
from early years in the history
OF the coast, has maintained
the FRONT RANK OF JOUR-
NALISM, having every news
facility with the San Francisco
leading dailies, and sustaining
the fullest public confidence.
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State of California, County of Sacramento
SIS. on this 9TH Cay of February. in the year
1898, before me, William NJ. Sims, Notary
Public in and for said county, personally APP
peared LESLIE A. ia COX and LEON H.
JACON, known to me TO be the persons whose
names are subscribed to the within instru-
ment, and acknowledged to me that they ex-
ecuted the same.
SEAL WILLIAM NJ. SIMS Notary Public.
fe15-6t IN and for Sacramento Co. Cal
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IN ALL RESPECTS THE
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ON THE PACIFIC COAST.

Clean in all departments, and there
fore prominently THE FAMILY
JOURNAL The best paper for the
HOmeseeker, for the Merchant, Farmer,
Mechanic ard all who desire the full
news of the day presented in a clearly
manner.
The record-union., 1893-02-17

England is said to make enough linen
yearly to enwrap the earth seventeen
times.
The record-union., 1893-02-17

~ The only paper on the coast
outside of San Francisco, that receives
the FULL ASSOCIATED PRESS DIS
PATCHES and SPECIALS
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trem bled. 81 could not see the calves
bothering you, Joe, and father was too
feeble to come"
Never mind, Annie, we could do
without this fence entirely, if
What had he said, there was an awk-
ward silence. Dare he say any more
Her father should be consulted.
Annie knew what Joe would say.
Each heart held truth although as yet
unspoken, yet unconsciously each to
other long ago revealed. The sentence
had been commenced; he would not re-
tract now. No, that would be cowardly.
You know what would say. Annie.
Don't you think you had better be my
wife? l always hoped you would. L viii
come over and ask your father about it if
you only say the word"
His words did not seem to surprise her
very much. They seemed To be Just what
she expected. She had pictured it out TO
herself many times. 1t would all come
out right some time but she did not know
how or when.
She was about to go. She turned and
laid her hand on his arm. AZ give my
consent, Joe; it viii be all right with
father"
Joe went home with lighter heart
than he had carried for months, but as
evening came on the heavy feeling
seemed to strive for supremacy. never
theless he sauntered over TO Browns,
preparing neat little speech as he
walked along.
1t was all rightwth Mr.. Brown. Joe's
speech took flight the moment he entered
the door, but Annie had confided in her
mother, and of course it was no longer a
secret. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown had a love
for little romance. Who has not? With
all his peculiarities his wife and daugh-
ter held firm place in his affections.
They must have laid great many
plans for the next morning. Joe con-
fided in JEFF. Mrs. Brown and Annie
were coming over. There were a few
changes to be made in the house-paint-
ing to be done, few pieces OF new furni-
ture, and all would be ready.
JEDI rather liked the idea. 1t had been
| rather lonely since Mrs. Webster died.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-12-07
Prairie Fires.
check it

San Antonio, Tex, December G.
F. w, lawson, a prominent Amerl>
can merchant Of Durango, Mexico,
arrived here yesterday. He reports
great damage f,am prairie fires rag
ing in the State Of Coahuila, near
the Sierra del Carmen mountains.
Several hundred thousand acres have
already been burned over and the
fires are still raging, The width of
the fire at one place along the Mexi-
can international railway yesterday
was thirty miles. The loss to crops
and frame buildings is very large
Mr.. Lawson states that he did not
hear of any lives being lost.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-12-07
Don Caesar.

The favorlte play Of Don Caesar de
Bazan was presented to a large and
appreciative audience last evening.
The role of the reckless, wine bib
ing, dueling nobleman was delight
fully rendered by Richard Foote who
brought out every point in the clever
dialogue.
He was supported by his charming
wife and painstaking company and
the entire performance was thor
oughly enjoyed by the audience. \
pleasant surprise before the curtain
was the unique performance of VIC
linist, who accompanied his music
with oral sounds that blended with
the violin like church. organ. His
novel performance was loudly APP
plauded.
The Old Guard followed, and
Foote gave the audience a most in
spring and pathetic picture of the
heroic remnant of the Old Guard,
the wasting old man, who as death
was stealing over him, was living on
the glory of Napoleon's victories,
and whose frame was filed with the
same fire that animated him at Aus
trltz. 1t was superb piece of act
ing, studied and realistic work, alto
gether of the first class. Hugo, the
Hunchback, a tragedy written for
Mr.. Foote, this evening, and an
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-12-07

The Tribune Is raising its old or,
of county bankruptcy, because tht
APPEALS contract for printing ha
been renewed. That the Tribune
bid was not considered, arose from
the fact that the Commissioners hao
not called for bids
There are certain things provided
for by law which are subject to bids
and the printing contract let to the
APPEAL is not one of Their.
When the Board wants the Trib-
une or the News to bid for the
county printing, it will call for the
same.
The contract for medical attend
ance for the county was let, and
legally, without calling for bids and
no physician in the city was foolish
enough to cheaper his reputation by
putting in a bid,
The News editor, who, while
young in the publishing business,
had too much sense to put in a bid
when not invited. The News edi-
tor sabes etiquette.
The Tribune man, six months ago,
put in an unlimited bid and it was
ignored. One would have supposed
that he would lave not forgotten the
lesson, but the time seems to have
been too long for his treacherous
memory and he cli:nbs the stairs to
offer to do the work for less than
cost,
The Tribune can't seem to get it
through its head that the d. pPEAL is
the organ of the Silver Party of
Ormsby and 1t gets the county print
ing for the simple reason that the
set Of candidates 1t advocated at the
last election got more votes than the
set of candidates supported by the
Tribune.
The APPEAL IS the party organ and |
secures the recognition usual under !
such circumstances. 1t might he !
good idea for some of the o'u .sao-
srs Of the party to which the young /
man still pins his faith, to take HIM
If some day in quiet corner and
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-12-07
COAST NEWS

Jefferls underwent the ordeal of /;
very searching cross-examInation il
his trial at Sacramento Monday.
The courtroom at Fresno during
the trial Of Chris Evans continues to
be crowded with people anxious to
hear Inc testimony.
A masked man robbed the South
ern Pacific station at Mountain
View Of Sl50 Monday night. The
agent was forced at the end of a pis-
tol to open the safe.
O p. Mason and B. P. Watson,
publishers Of q Sunday paper at
Portland, Or. who were convicted
of publishing aud circulating libelous
and obscene literature, have been
sentenced to one year each in the
County Jail.
1t is understood the Government
intends to return another Indictment
containing more specific charges
against the defendants in opium
seizure cases at Portland, and also
that several other persons Will be in
cluded.
An unknown man attempted sui
eide by throwing himself in front of
a Northbound passenger train at
San Diego Monday. He was caught
by the pilot of the engine and thrown
aside without serious injury and
lImped away before the officers ar
rived.
There is much discussion and
alarm among bee men of different To-
calitlos in Los Angeles county over a
commonly called the name
less disease, " that has playe ed havoc
among bees in the East and has
crossed the Rockies into Southern |
california. Some apiarists have lost |
IS many as fifty and seveuty-fye |
-ands. Its ravages have ruined one |
- two apiaries in Outaria, and the
bee men are puzzled to know how to
heck it. |
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-12-07
Competing Railroad.

City Of Mexico, December. G.
There is rumor in railway circles
that c. p. Huntington is making
overtures to the Government for a
concession permitting HIM to build
an international railway into the city,
giving the country three trunk lines
to the American border instead of
two, as at present. The report is
fully believed.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-12-07

The fight between Wells Fargo &
Co. and the Adams Express Com
pany for supremacy on this coast is
at an end, President j. J. Valen-
tine, the Examiner says, returned
from New York a few days ago with
paper in his booklet bearing the
autograph of c. p Huntington,
President of the Southern Pacific
Company. The paper was a contract
granting to Wells, Fargo, & Co. ex-
elusive privilege Of carrying express
matter over the lines of the Southern
Pacific Company for a term of p
years, from the 1st of January. 1894.
The contract cost Wells, Fargo & Co.
81, 100000 IN cash.
This of course all comes ont of the
pockets of the people. The Wells,
Fargo & Company is one of the most
bloated corporation in the West, and
it pays less taxes than any other cor
peratioh that we can cali to mind,
BentOn's Linimpnt.
Which has been used in Carson for
over twenty-five years, has saved
many an ache and pain to those who
know it 1t IS really intended for
horses but works with the same mag
ical effect on the human. 1t is a
powerful remedy and for rheumatism
is the king of the world. Aches
knocked out in short order. No
horseman should be without a bot
tie n6tf
Benton's Liniment for sale at all
drug stores.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-12-07
Racers Burned.

Burlington Ia, December G.-The
costly stable of Nathaniel Bruen's
great stock farm here were burned
yesterday. The valuable trotting
stallion Republican, 2:194, six years,
by Almoht Wilkes, dam by Coaster,
valued at $1,000; the stallion She'll
mont, 2:244i by Egmont, valued at
$4,000; Sam Keith, 2:244, So, 800,
and a dozen other valuable horses
were burned to death. The loss is
estimated at $4,000; insurance.
$4,000. Tramps set the building on
fire.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-12-07
Piano Lessons.

Miss Sophia Jacobs who has been
studying music under the instruction
of Prof. +. Zech of San Francisco, is
now prepared to give lessons to a
limited number of pupils.
For particulars inquire at resi-
dence.
ADVICE TO MOTHERS Wins
lows Soothing Syrup should always
be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays the pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for diarrhea.
% cents a bottle.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-12-07
Lack Of Exercise

Is one of the prime causes of head
ache in the winter. Persons accus-
toned to the pure air during the
pleasant months are subject to this
terrible annoyance at this time OF the
year. A boon is offered in Krause's
Headache Capsules, which is guaran-
teed to cure any kind of headache
no matter what the cause. Headache
caused by overindulgence in food or
drink late at night, can be prevented,
by taking one Capsule before retir-
ing and one in morning. 20 Gus box.
Ask your druggist for them.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-12-07
A Free Coinage Bill,

Washington, Dec. Bland in
troduced new free coinage bill, re
pealing that portion of the Act of
1873 preventing the coinage of silver
dollars, ana re-enacting the Coinage
Act of 1873. Bland expects the
Committee on Coinage will report an
absolutely free coinage bill to the
House.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-12-07
TWenty-siX Lost.

Highland Light, Mass Dec.6.-
During the night the ship Jason,
which went ashore off here, broke in
two amidship. Only one of the crew
was saved. He was washed from
the rigging and ashore by tremend>
Gus sea. The crew numbered - of
whom 2G were drowned.