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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-04-08

cooped up between the narrow walls
Of the high belfry, would never be
heard outside, yell as loudly as he
might.
He looked about wildly. and just
then a shaft Of moonlight cleaned on
the curved side of the bell. The bellI
why had be not thought of it before2
He reached up quickly, and, after a
little effort. succeeded in grasping one
of the beams overhead. Then he began
swinging on the rope He had ar in
secure hold, but within a few minutes
his heart leaped as a deep boom rung
out from the bell Harder and harder
he worked. and the notes of alarm fol-
| lowed close upon each other. Soon the
old bell was ringing out wild peal
and the timbers under his hand vibrat-
ed with its movement.
| Suddenly, through the cIangor OF
| the bell he heard the sound of voices.
| Then light shot up from the opened
/ trap door, and a voice called out to
know what was the matter. There was
a note Of alarm in the question; for,
! this bell ringing, apparently without
hands, was enough to make anyone a,
bit fearful.
Ralph quickly told them how matters
| stood. He added in warning: Look
! out for the ratsp
The man below held a lantern high.
above his head, and then crawled up on
the floor Immediately followed by a
companion. Ralph recognized the men
as neighbors, and soon descended stiff
land cold from his awkward perch.
No rats were TO be seen. Frightened
by the light and the presence of so
many persons the vicious little beasts
had retreated.
Ralph did not wait to investigate
more. Once down the ladder he told
his story to the startled congregation,
which had nearly all assembled, and
then hurried home.
To this day. however, he never looks
at the old stone belfry without a shud-
dor
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-04-08

The bell at the church was always
rung twice, with a period between of
ten minutes. Most of the congregation
lived at a distance-from a quarter Of a
mile to a mile or more away. So
warning bell,' as it was called, was
rung at five minutes of seven, in the
evening, when services began at half
past seven, and a second bell at ten
minutes after seven. Thus everyone
within hearing distance of the church
had ample time to make ready if they
wished to attend
Ralph closed the door of the tower
room and took off his coat By lamp
light, the bell-rope seemed like some
great snake stretched down from
above where-the darkness hid every
thing But Ralph was too accustomed
to the interior of the place to think of
this. He reached up and took a firm
grasp on the rope, threw his weight
upon it, and slowly sank toward the
floor.
The bell, which was big one, hung
in a cradle, and the bell-rope, passing
up into the belfry, was fastened in the
groove of a large wheel which, when
turned by a pull on the rope, rocked
the bell and threw the iron tongue
against it's sides. The bell was very
heavy, and it took a couple of vigorous
pulls, even when Mr.. Kline himself had
hold of the rope. to bring any sound
forth.
Twice Ralph pulled and hung upon
the rope before the cradle began to
move perceptibly. Even then the bell
did not ring, and the boy threw all
his strength and weight into third
effort.
AS he did so, it seemed to him that
the rope came toward him much more
quickly than it should, and then, before
| clc,,l lONc nod
up above and fell in great spirals to
the floor Fortunately none of the
heavy coils struck him; but it gave him
big start, Notwithstanding, and he
jumped quickly to one side.
There he stood, staring up into the
darkness, and wondering what could
| have happened. Then, realizing that
the only way to learn was to go w
into the belfry and Investigate, he pick,
ed up a lantern which stood in a cor
ner, and lighting it at the lamp, start
ed up the ladder which led to the tower
above.
1t was a long ladder, and climbing i
was no easy task. The lantern, as i
hung from his arm, banged agains
him, and cast shifting and uncertain
| lights. The rungs of the ladder were
covered with a. thick coating of dust
Yet he toiled slowly on. 1t seemed
as if the ladder never would end. 1
grew cold, too; for it was freezing out
side, and a keen wind blew through
the openings in the belfry above.
Presently, however. Ralph struck hi
head against something, and he knew
he had reached the end of his journey
Holding on with one hand, with thu
other he unfastened the hook which
held down the trap door. Pushing thf
back, he drew himself through tht
opening, and was in the belfry.
For an instant he rested. Then, shiv
ering as a cold blast of wind swep
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as five or six half wild dogs struggled and
snapped for the bones with them, they did
not always get that little.
My half-breed guide and interpreter told
me that it never occurred to the parents
that It was their duty to see that Their
they to become pressed for their own
dinners beyond endurance, he thought tina I
one of the latest of the youngsters would
be in grave danger of having to serve in
that capacity.
When 1 first visited the camp one of the
boys had not yet been admitted to man s
estate and a. mans privilege. The period
for the ceremonies of that event arrived
which l was told referred to the proof that
tunity of witnessing some of the rites.
Neighbors were invited in, and after
some talk which did not understand, but
which I was old referred to the proof that
the youth had reached a suitable age, OF
about IS years, the individual to be hon
ored was led forth from a nearby hut
with much ceremony. This was done by
two of the older women.
AS soon as the boy appeared, three OF
the men, who were hiding behind bushes
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-04-08

edge. Then it was silent, remaining
tilted in the air, and Ralph rested.
But the strain on his arms soon
warned him that he could not long
stay in his present position, even with
his feet twisted about he rope as they
were. To so down he did not dare.
To go up was the alternative; so slow
ly he pulled himself higher until his
head struck something hard. He quick
ly put up a hand and felt for the OBJ
stacle A short examination told him
that it was beam. The he remem-
bered that a couple of stout timbers
ran across the belfry and gave sup
port to the frame in which hung the
bell.
Ralph twisted himself about and
tried to force himself between the two
beams. But the intervening space
would only admit his head and Shout
ders, and, having worked himself that
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-04-08

a bright spark in a dark corner of the
belfry caught his eye. He picked up
the lantern and swung it in front OF
him, and small grey animal darted
under beam. 1t was a rat
All at once, Ralph recollected that
the old belfry was said to be infested
with these animals and, raising himself
he turned to go. AS he did so, his foot
struck the edge of floor board and he
fell, knocking the lantern over and in
stantly extinguishing the light.
Somewhat startled now, for the first
time, he CROPPED about for the trap
door, but could not find it. The moon
light, which came from above, lost it
self in the narrow tower, and where
he lay it was almost entirely dark. At
last, however, his hand came in con-
tact with something which he knew
was the trap door; but, even as he
touched it, it fell with bangl He
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-04-08

for the dozen or more naked children.
from 4 years up to il, to whom, in turn,
the bones were thrown over the shoulders
of the women.
This was pretty short allowance for that
half-famished horde of youngsters, yet
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to make one feel that civilization is hope
less in, their case, but they are all physi-
oally, inteligenly and morally, far beyond
and above these degraded creatures.
These semi-cisiized Australians whom
met wore clothes, because the laws or
The record-union., 1894-02-23
Bats and FLYING Foxes.

- The bats weakness, as we'll as it's
strength, lies in its wings. If the delicate
finger bones, which stretch the men,
brane-like umbrella ribs, or the mem
brane itself, be damaged, the animal is
disabled Indeed a method of capturing
bats practiced by the inhabitants of some
of the South Sea islands shows that the
willy savage has appreciated this. Armed
with a thorny bush on the end of long
bamboo, he stealthily approaches flying
fox, which has settled to feed on fruit
tree, when dexterous blow will tear the
bats skinny wing and bring it to the
ground. an acceptable addition to the
hunters commissariat.
The flying foxes are relished as food by
the inhabitants of the countries where
they are found; and certainly creature
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which lives on fruit ought to he good eat
ing. Their heads are wonderfully like
that of miniature fox, and their large
eyes suggest that they find their way by
sight, of which sense the small insectiV-
orous bats would seem TO be almost inde-
pendent, as blinded specimens, in the ex-
perimentS of SpallanZani. proved to be
able TO avoid obstacles to their flight as
easily as those which could see.
This power bats owe to their highly
developed sense of touch, the large sensl-
tive surface offered to the atmosphere by
the broad naked wings enabling them to
perceive an object before they touch it,
probably by the difference in the resist
ance of the air. And the huge ears and
complicated nose appendages found in so
many insectivorous species also subserve
the purpose of guidance, though they
certainly do not add to the animals ap-
pearance, the facial aspect OF some bats
being past description hideous. while
they are just as offensive to the nose as to
the eye.-Chambers' Journal.
The record-union., 1894-02-23
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 Tehama 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
nom SO TO $40 per acre, in subdivisions of
40, so, 12O, 16o and 800 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 for three years, at which
time the purchaser can begin the payment of
principal by paying the first of five equal an
nual instalments. 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 Eve equal annual installments, with IN
terest at the rate of T per cent. per annun,
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 OF SO per acre,
and good agricultural land at $50 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 $50 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 SO 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 large
holding for the purpose of promoting its set
tlement in smaller quantities and its devotion
to diligent husbandry.
For further particulars, call upon or ad.
dress WIN. II. MILLS,
Land Agent of the C. P r. R., Fourth and
Townsend streets. San Francisco. Cal.
The record-union., 1894-02-23
WISE AND OTHERWISE.

mine honor is my life; both grow IN one;
Take honor from me ana my life Is done.
Belgium was the first country to make
hypnotisn a crime.
No man can either live piously or die
righteously without wife.-Richter.
When marriage is failure the chief
bankrupt usually puts it all III his wite's
name.-Puck.
Jerry Simpsons farm has doubled in
value since ne started in business as ca
lamity bowler.
Mrs. Henry Young of Pensacola, Fla,
aged 40 years, Is reported to have recently
given birth to her twenty-fourth child.
mo matter what they sing or say,
The world rolls in the same old way,
And he that would possess his soul,
Must hold on tight and let her roll"
A small boy remarked the other day
that if children made the children's
books they would not be so silly.-Tam-
many Times.
The name of Herr Bremen, the statisti-
clan. is we'll known in Germany. His
latest discovery is that in 5000 years
there will be only one man to every 22C
women.
First Deacon (criticising minister
Well, if Mr.. HardteXt isn't very inter
esting, he at least doesn't slop over. Sec
ond Deacon-No, he is too dry for that
Texas Siftings.
The good times are not far away
So keep a-feelin' fne
The same old sun that makes the hay
Is still on deck to shine
Atlanta Constitution
The statue Venus de Milo, regarded as
the type of perfect womanly beauty, was
found at Milo, one Of the islands of the
Grecian Archipelago, by a peasant while
digging at the root of tree.
"None sends his arrow to the mark in view.
Whose hand is feeble, or his aim untrue:
For though-ere yet the shaft is on the wing,
Or when IL first forsakeS the elastic string
1t err but little from the intended line
1t falls at least far wide OF his design;
So he who seeks mansion in the sky
Must watch his purpose with a steadfast eye.
That prize belongs to none but the sincere,
The least obliquity is fatal here"
A Chinaman in Oregon was betrothed
in China some years ago to a bride only
two years old. He had never seen her
since, but six months ago he was mar
ried to her by sewing together two cards
on which the particulars of the betrothal
were written, and sending them to China:
he receiving a similar pair of cards from
the bride. Now United States Judge
has decided that the wife may land in
this country because the marriage being
valid in China is valid here. and even a
Chinese may have his wife with him.
First to form friendships, and then
through friendship to raise the standard
of living and of life,'' is the sublime
motive of the Riverside, a new club in
New York. The club motto is: II ex-
pect to pass through the world but once.
Therefore if there is any kindness l can
show or good deed that | can do, let me
do it now. Let me not defer or neglect
it, for shall never pass this way again. ~
to the beauty and sweetness of which be-
tween 500 and 800 men, boys, women and
girls subscribe.
The record-union., 1894-02-23
Germany's Pig Iron Production,

The production of pig iron in 1898 by
the German furnaces is estimated at about
I, 100000 metric tons. The decrease in out
put as compared with that OF 1892 is
about 1000 tons. The decline in the
market for finished iron and steel has so
far affected the price of pig iron rather
than its consumption. Excessive COM
petition has demoralized prices in Ger
many as elsewhere.
The record-union., 1894-02-23

"IHAvE been troubled with liver COM
plaint, kidney disease and bad blood tor
a long time. | have used Simmons Liver
Regulator, and it has done me more good
than all the medicines l ever took.-
GEORGE II. PRATT, United States Dep
uty Collector, Second District, Georgia."
The record-union., 1894-02-23

INDIGESTION radically cured by the use
of Angostura Bitters. Sole manuiac-
turers, DR.. j. G.. b. Siegert u Sons. Pro-
cured of all druggists.
The record-union., 1894-02-23

IOC NE 4N EASY PHEH.
with your flesh reduced below a healthy
standard, for Consumption and other Scrof-
ulous and dangerous diseases. And it's for
lust this condition that DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery is especially valuable
If you're thinner than you ought TO be,
whether from wasting diseases defective
nutrition, or whatever cause, the 'Discov-
cry , will surely bring you up TO the healthy
standard By restoring the normal action of
the deranged organs and functions, it arouses
every natural source and means of nourish-
ment. As q strength-restorer and flesh
builder, nothing like this medicine is known
to medical science. Filthy Cod Liver Oil and
all its disguised compounds can't compare
with it.
It's sold on trial. That is, in everything
that's claimed for ii, If the g Discovery y ever
fails TO benefit OF cure, you have your money
back
What offer could be more business-hkei
The record-union., 1894-02-23

shaped footgear. Almost every spanish
woman carries fan, and the manner in
which she uses it is the perfection OF
The record-union., 1894-02-23
SACRAMENTO MARKET.

Trade Quiet in Local Market Circles
on Account of the Holiday.
SACRAMENTO, February 22d.
There was but little trade in produce circles
to-day, principally on account OF the holiday.
Tomorrow (Frday) there will be an
abundant supply OF Fish, with the exception
of Salmon, at prices following: Salmon, 221ac;
Large Smelt, 17c; Small Smelt, 121ac;
Rockcod, 1870; Fresh Cod, DC; Tomcod.
15c Sole. 121ac; Founders, 1910; Sturgeon,
The record-union., 1894-02-23

The pitcher plant snares insects and
swallows them, but does not digest them.
The record-union., 1894-02-23
EDWIN K. ALSIP & CO.
THE OLDEST AND LEADING
Real Estate House
IN CENTRAL AND NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA.
OFFICES:
OFFICES:
1915 Fourth Street, Sacramento
ROtunda Mills Bldg, San Francisco
Il North First Street, San Jose

S6,5O0-A Fine 42-acre Farm situate near
the town of ColfaX, known as the VIM
chester Ranch. Only one mile from the
station Highly improved. Six acres in
vineyard, consisting OF tokays and mus
cats; thirteen acres in orchard of pears.
peaches, applas aud plums, and 125 nut
trees. Land all cleared; mostly rolling.
All fenced with wire netting and top wire.
dwelling of eight rooms. Plenty of water
This is a very excellent place and III a cli-
mate that VIII suit anyone affected with
lang trouble, as this part OF Placer County
is well known as being Tree from fog and
dampness.
S20,0OO-106 acres.three and one-half niles
from Lincoln, in Placer County, and nine
miles from Newcastle. Ten acres in vine
yard, consisting of tokays and muscats
planted between olives. Orchard of thir-
teen acres in olives, fourteen acres in pears,
fourteen acres in plums, thirteen acres in
peaches, five acres in cherries and four
acres of general orchard. Eighteen acres
in grain, few acres in alfalfa. Eighty-one
acres cleared; land slightly rolling One
hundred and six acres tillable; twenty-five
acres in light timber. One hundred and
six acres fenced with cedar posts, boards
and barbed wire Soil, decomposed gran
ite. SiX-rOom dwelling with bath and
pantry. Large size barn and stable for six
horses. Good supply of water and 14-foot
cyclone windmill. Land irrigated blythe
Yuba River Company's ditch. Mems
cabins, chicken-house, large packing
house, workshop and sheds Windmill
and large iron tank. Reservoir built of
brick in cement; capacity, 80, 900 gallons;
supplied by WiGdmill from well. Never
falling spring. Also, the following per-
sonal property: Four horses. one COW, ten
hogs, more or less; some chickens, four
wagons-one a new fruit wagon and all in
good condition, one buggy; good supply of
ploWs.
$2,OOO-For sale or trade-320 acres of land
near Bonanza, Oregon: 125 acres cleared,
40 acres level land, 1856 acres in timber
and brush, 200 acres fenced with wire and
rail fence Soil is loam. Four-room dwell
ing. Barn, 4Sx72.
$1,6OO-16O acres OF land seven miles from
the above tract 100 acres clear; 100 acres
level and tillable and fenced with post, rail
and wire fence. Four-room dwelling.
Barn, 4Ox5O. This property is A No.
and can be exchanged for property of like
value in California, particularly near Sac
ramento.
We have other good lands and city property
for sale or exchange.
The record-union., 1894-02-23

ctEND THE WEEKLY UNION TO YoUR
= friends in the East II leads them all.
The record-union., 1894-02-23

$2OOO-For sale or trade-320 acres of land
near Bonanza, Oregon: 125 acres cleared
145 acres level land, 1855 acres in timber
and brush 200 acres fenced with wire and
rail fence. Soil is loam. Four-room dwell
ing. Barn, 46x72.
The record-union., 1894-02-23

We have other good lands and city property
for sale or exchange
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-11
TRAIN ROBBERS CAUGHT.


Three of the Texas Gang in Jail at Fort
Worth.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 10.-A sreciar to The
Republic from Fort Worth, Tex, says:
One of the Benbrook train robbers, who
held up the Texas and Pacific train
last Thursday eight miles from this
city, has surrendered to the sheriff of
Navarro county at Corsicana. He was
brought here and is now in Jail. He
confessed everything and gave the
names Of the four others implicated,
two of whom have been arrested and
are now in Jail.
The self-confessed train robber il
Sam Evans, the nephew of one of the
oldest and wealthiest citizens of Fort
Worth, Colonel Sam Evans. Young
Sam is locally known as Crazy" Sam
Evans. He has worked for a butcher
as a wagon driver. Another of the rob.
bers is &. w. Sullivan and the third
under arrest Is a young man who will
be used as states evidence.