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The record-union., 1895-12-23
SACRAMENTO MARKET.
Saturday Rather Busy Day in Loca
Produce Circles.

Saturday Rather Busy Day In Local
Produce Circles.
SACRAMENTO, Dec 22d.
Yesterday was busy day in local produce
circles, and at the close of business stocks
were pretty well cleaned up. From this on,
during the holidays, trade will probably be
brisk. Quotations IN the meantime remain
stationary.
Following are the retail rates for the various
articles mentioned:
FLoUR--Family Extra, 81 80 p 100 Ds;
90c p 80 lbs.
FRUIT-Bananas, 25@35c p dozen: Lines,
1oc Lemons, Soc. Oranges-Piacer County
Navels, 60@75c 2 dozen; Placer County
Seedlings, 100000; Apples. &c p ID; Pears, &c;
Figs, 7c; Cocoanuts. 10c each; Cranberries,
15c p quart; Pineapples, 60c each.
DAIRY PRODUCE-Butter-Va 35c =
Pickle. 35c: Firkin. I5c . u. Cheese-Caliior-
MIA, 121zc = b; Young America, 15c; Eastern
Creamery, zoe; Genuine Swiss. 40c; Ameri-
can swiss SOC; Martins Creamery, 20c.
POULTRY-Turkeys- Hens, 121ac p D.;
Live Gobblers, 1919: dressed, 15c. Chickens
Hens. soc each; BOOSTERS, SOC: Broilers,
soc Tame Ducks, 75c; Geese, So p pair.
EGGS-Ranch, soc p dozen; Eastern, csc.
zoe; Quail, 81 so p dozen. Dncks-Mallards,
75c = pair; Canvasbacks, 9oc; Sprig, SOC;
Teal 25c; Widgeon, soc; Gray Geese, roc
VEG EGETABLEs-Onions, &c q; Bunch
Vegetables. 1870; Garlic, 1Oc y n; Lettuce,
3 for sc; Bay Lettuce, 3 for 1oc; Toma-
toes, &c = D; Green Peppers, sc . D.;
Dried Peppers, zoe p b; savoy Cabbage 1oc
p head; Sprouts &c; Celery. 5G1oc p head;
Caulifiower, 10c p head; Horse Radish, 10c
p b; Mushrooms, 10@127ac: Spinach, Sc;
Artichokes, 1oc p b; Cream Squash, &c y b;
Asparagus, 20c.
POTATOES-Rivers, SOC p cwt; Salinas,
81 25; Sweets. 81 so.
-Beef-Prime Rib Roast, 1870 SC;
Loin Steak, 1910 sc; Rump Steak, 1oc;
Chuck Roast, 1Oc; Rump, Sc; Brisket, Sc;
Chuck Steak, 10c. Feal-Loin and Rib Chops
15c; Roast Veal, 12c. Mutton-Leg, 11@
12Lc; Loin and Rib Chops, 121ac; Mutton
Stew, SC; Shoulder Chops, SC. Pork, @S912c
p b; Corned Beef, S@121ac Sausage, 121Sc;
Vienna Sausage, 15c; Bacon, SOL 31ac; Ham,
121S@1 319c.
HAY AND GBAIN-Oat Hay, 55c p cwt;
Wheat. 65c; second quality, SOC; Alfalfa,
new, second and third cutting, $50; Whole
Barley. zoe: Ground Barley. 9Oc; Feed Oats,
S1@l 25; Middlings csc; Bran, soc; Straw,
The record-union., 1895-12-23
Meat Market.

Following are the rates for whole carcasses
from slaughterers 10 dealers:
BEEF-First quality, 5951c: second quail
ity, 4G5c; third quality, 3@4c p fD-
VEAL-4@51ac for large and 5@7c p b for
small.
MUTTON-4@5cS . 10.
LAMB-5l96c p Il.
PORK-Live Hogs, 3931sc = n for heavy,
31@312c for small and 3@31sc for feeders.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE
of California, County of Sacramento.
In the matter of the estate of JEAN
ETTE MEYER, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that FRIDAY,
the 27th day of December, 1895, at 10
o clock a. m. of said day, and the Court
room of said Court, at the Courthouse, in
the City of Sacramento, County of Sac
been appointed as the time and place for
proving the will of said Jeanette Meyer,
deceased and for hearing the application
of Sarah Simmons, Henry Meyer and
Louisa Meyer for the issuance to them of
letters testamentary thereon.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
Court this 18th day of December. 1895,
(seaL) W. B HAMILTON, Clerk.
Indorsed: Filed December II, 1895.
W. B. HAMILTON, Clerk.
By E. s. Wachhorst, Deputy.
ISAAC JOSEPH, Attorney for Peti-
toner. d14-10t
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE
of California, County of Sacramento.
In the matter of the estate OF EVA
WEBER, deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that FRIDAY,
the 9th day of December, 1885, at ~
o'clock a. m. of said day, and the Court,
room of said Court, at the Courthogse, IN
the City of Sacramento, County of Sacra-
mento, and State of California, has oeen
appointed as the time and place Tor prov
and for hearing the application of George
Weber for the issuance to him Oh letters
testamentary thereon.
Witness my hand and the seal q saio
Court this 18th day of December, 1890.
(SeaI) W. B. HAMILTON, Clerk.
BY e. s. Wachhorst, Deputy Clerk.
Indorsed: Filed December 13, 1898.
w. B. HAMILTON, Clerk
By E. s. Wachhorst, Deputy.
A E. MILLER, Attorney for Psti-
toner. o14-lo
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-02-19
DID YOU EVER THINK
That from small investment you
might become independently rich.
NOW TO TIE POINT

We want to interest you in mining
investments. We are selling a limited
number of shares in the IsADoRE
GOLD MINING COMPANY of Cripple
Creek. This company is Incorporated
under the laws of Colorado for 900, 900
shares, par value, 81 per share, full
paid aud forever n-assessable.
1t own three mines in the greatest
gold camp in this, or any other country
and one of its mines is located within
1900 feet of one of the heaviest pro-
ducers in the camp-the G. o. b.
which nets its owners something like
$4,000 per month, and we have every
reason to believe that we have the
same vein in the Isadore property.
But to persue further development
we must secure money for this pur-
pose, and for this reason we now offer
a limited number of shares at % cents
per share. We believe this to be a
first class investment, and expect to
secure body of pay ore before long.
The order for this stock should be sent
to the Undersigned, with remittance
enclosed and stock will be mailed on
receipt of same. No orders taken for
less than 100 shares, and when 10000
shares have been sold, the price will
be advanced to 5 cents per share.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-02-19
Springs!

The Sullivan Hot Springs are
pleasantly situated only two
miles and a half above the town
OF Clayton, near the South bank
OF Salmon river. Their waters
are OF nice temperament for
bathing, and possess strong
medicinal qualities, sulphur pre-
dominating. This lis fast becom-
ing q place of resort for invalids
and pleasure seekers. Mr.. Sui
Ivan has made great many i'm
provements for the comfort of
his guests, but the leading at
traction must ever be it's healing
waters.
a carriage for the conveyance
OF guests will be constantly in
attendance, and all persons wish
ing to go and return cam do SO
during the day, round tip only
90 cents. Two fine plunge baths
are now complete and other
conveniences will be added.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-02-19

DID YOU EVER KNOW
That there was more millionaires
made from mining investments
than from any other source.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-02-19

Descriptive pamphlet on Cripple
Creek and its gold mines mailed free
on request. Write for our weekly
market letter.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-02-19
THE WEEKLY-BY MAIL.
One year, in advance. 81. 90

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Identified with the Populist Free
Coinage movement. and should
DC in the hands OF every voter
North, South, East Or West.
Send in your subscriptions at
once. Address,
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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-02-19
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-29

ing part Of the road where there was
no one 10 hear he refined IN his hors'
and exclaimed aloud:
"D-n it! believe the witch is car.
rying important information.
The thought filed him with horror.
Who was she? What was she; What
was the box she cs,led galvanic bat
terry For more than an hour he had at
tended rude country girl, who, when
under the protection Of Confederate Of
ficers, bloomed into a handsome WON
an. He was rs much chagrined at his
own stupidity a. he was bewildered by
the cunning Of Miss Bags.
Entering the camp, he skunk away to
his tent and did not report the outcome
OF his mission 10 Major Burke till just
before taps. Then he only said,
Their pickets are three miles down
the road beyond ours. "
Are ye shureE'
"Oi am. Oh left the young lady-OI
mean the country gurrel-among EN-.
And the vixen blew me kiss NJ
partin
"Ah, Rats, ye're a sly dog Dim
shure We did your work well. -
Major, " replied the corporal. don
We believe it. All the diyils in hell il
they bo men are no match for WON
an
"And if they be women, Rats!"
"Then God save 'em both. >
To BE CONTINUED.
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fro BE CONTINUED
lnNnnn.s eeloN ne 1sRRoR.

Two ladies Of the writer's family
were making calls just after dusk yes
tcrday in KenSington. They had some
difficulty IN finding the new address Of a
friend. aud not seeing policeman stop
ped to inquire tho way 10 Queen Gate
Terrace of q group Of four women who
happened to be approaching Before
they had time 10 speak two words OF
their question the four women turned
and fed, with every evidence Of sudden
terror The ladies walked on a few
steps, met two more women and ai
tempted 20 make the same inquiry. The
second couple seemed seized with even
greater alarm than the first group.
They gathered mp their skirts, ran across
tho street and away without waiting TO
hear the question.
This extraordinary power toput Brit
iSh maids and matrons TO flight by a
word so amused the two American
women that they tested il once or twice
more, with the same result, except that
one woman retained sufficient self pos
session 20 call back, Don't know,
over her shoulder as she ran away.
The incident furnishes striking proof
Of the literal reign of terror now pre-
yailing in one Of the most fashionable
quarters in London by reason Of the Sc
ries ct strange crimes about which the
cable has already told you something. A
mysterious veiled woman in black, whose
mania is 20 stab others Of her sex, has
appeared no less than five times within
a week in q district less than half
milo square, and although scores Of de-
tectjves arc lying in wait for her she Is
still at large. In each case she has APP
preached her victim with an inquiry
about n certain street. Her first victim
los { Tn eye, and the second was stabbed
in the neck. narrowly escaping a fatal
wound The fear Of her was now wide
spread, so that the others she accoste6
fed before she could strike them. There
is some suspicion that she is a small
man in disguise, as all describe the per-
son as having a gruff voice, but the po-
lice believe it is woman, and that she
ia undoub.ed!v insane. London Letter
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-29
Written for the oxford Democrat.
OUR GOLDEN TIME.

Shadows gather aui night draws nigh,
Stars shine out In the deep blue sky,
Little ones breathe their evening prayer
Tho day l. done with it, toll and care,
Golden hours that wonld not stay,
But FASTENED on into yesterday.
our DAYS are slipping away so fast
Iuto the misty. silent past:
They llnger not with smiles or tears,
but steal away into months and years.
Oh LET u do what COOL We may
In the brief time we call To-day.
Perhance to-day for u- may be clear,
Bright aud happy, and full Of cheer,
But somebody's weary. and lone. and sad
Re ours the mission 10 make them glad;
Helping another on the way.
In the brief time we call To-day.
or, II to-day DER life's sunny sky
shadows gather. and storms draw nigh,
Let Us be brave, for angels walt
To bear each thought past the golden gate
our Father knew Il was best this way,
Let us be patient and trust To-day.
sunlight and shadow. both arr given
To help u on In the way to heaven;
Let us learn the truth our Lord would teach
For he has lesson for Us In each
In the iny or sorrow. work or play,
Tha, an the time which we call To-day.
The DAYS OF the bright New Year ny fast,
one hy one to the silent past.
Al thi. years close will our record hc
White and fair in is purity!
Yes, II we do what good we may
In the brief time we call To-day.
JULIA +. ABBorT.
South Paris.
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The maior hnn,ed the camp for a 81.

The major hunted the camp for Bi.
BILE on which to administer the oath
and called on Corporal Ratigan to help
him. He explained the generals re-
quest and told Ratigan that he wanted
him TO go with Miss Baggs Having
given the corporal full understanding
Of what was required Of him. he went
back to the party with Bible, follow
cd by Ratignn.
The farmer aud his family were first
sworn. and then the major offered tc
swear Miss Baggs
81 hnint goin ter do no sweariu. she
said defiantly.
"Oi'm glad to hear that. remarked
Corporal Ratigan.
What fo', fire top?" she asked. sur.
prised.
ord be breakin me heart ut partin
with We
''You hain't got no heart nohow, OF
you wouldn't be in the Yankee army.
Don't ye believe it, exclaimed the
major. his hearts rs warrum as the
color Of his hair Come, young Teddy,
take the oath Old DO sorry TO be partin
ye from yer mother and she sufferin.
Il won't
Won't ye take IL for moi sakef" que.
ried Ratigan, with mock appeal
You'll hev ter git some un uglier'n
you uns ter move me ] banker aftcl
ugly men, but you uns amt quite ugly
enough TO Inc "
Now ye're talkin with seductive
tongue. quoth Ratigan III the major
will permit. DIVE mind to see ye
through the lines meself without the
oath
The corporal looked slyly at the major.
and the major returned the corporal 4
ely glance
Very we'll" said Burke, "Ye &C
with her. and moind that she ism I keep.
in her ois open TO see things for Gineral
Braggs benefit Miss Baggs, II yell
just keep lookin roit into the corporal :
blue arbs, yen get through all right
and If ye're tempted TO look aside just
tix en- on his head. and ye'll be blind
ed
The corporal went for his horse
buckled on his revolver. and coming
back started out TO play diplomat-in
other words 10 acquire knowledge oy
strategy
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He turned and saw what must bd
Miss Baggs, for her dress was the same,
though her head and neck were changed,
standing in the buggy, her back to the
horse. her face directly toward him.
Her glasses were gone, her sunbonnet
hung i'm one hand. while she held reini
in the other. Never had the corporal De-
held so great change in so brief q
space Of tine. The jolting had dI'ar
ranged a MASS of dark hair which had
partly fallen over her shoulders. Her
eyes were black and lustrous, her COM
plexion an olive relieved by ruddin IS
on the check. Her superb head was set
on her neck as if it had been placed
there by an artist The face was lighted
by smile of triumph-a smile so be-
witching that it haunted the corporal To
his dying cay.
Ratigan had not recovered from his
surprise before she spoke to him III o
rich contralto voice. as little like that
he had heard from her as fife Is like
the mellow tones Of an organ
'Corpo-a.. please present my "ompli
ments to Major Burke and~thank him
for me for his kindness. and tell bin
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-29
TREE DEALERS AND THEIR
METHODS.

When on a recent visit 10 one OF the
nursery centres of the west, where tree
dealers cougregate every fall and spring
10 buy stock for filling their orders, l
wa cry much impressed by their con-
yers.tion a indicative of their methods.
\ few characteristic statements may
serve as an illustration: IF you can get
one Of the leading men of the neighbor-
hood booked for good-sised order you
will have clear sailing after that" Yes,
| use that scheme lots of times. Some
times find il pays 10 get man TO take
a bill of trees a. gift If he has some
influence. can then 60 to some OF his
neiShbors and show them the list, and
tell them what he il taking, and they
nearly always bite" Il never want TO
work the same territory twice. When
have delivered bill of goods and got
the money for il don't want ever 10 see
or hear from the buyer again. | don't
care whether his trees live or not. In
fact | think it would be better for the
next man who comes along II they
don't The first winter l sold trees
cleaned up 500 for my winters work"
After paving all expenses: Hes,
sir: paid everything aud had that much
left
In talking the matter over with one OF
the leading nurserymen. spoke OF some
of these conversations, and remarked
that IL looked as though some OF the
dealers would do almost anything short
OF actu Il robbery. He replied. II get so
disgusted with the whole business OF
selling trees through these dealers that
don't know what TO do. ! sometimes
think | won't let another dealer have
another tree. But don't you know the
farmers themselves are the ones who are
TO blame for the way things are run! III
a man tries 10 do an honest business
with them. he fails TO do anything. Ii Is
only when yGu make him believe you
have some great thing With which he
can make his fortune, and you are do
| ing him special favor by letting him
have IL. that YOU can do anything With
| him. 1 know two Young brothers, who
began selling trees, determined TO do an
honest business. They stuck TO II Tor
two wears, and during that time they
didn't make expenses. Then they went
10 town, got flue suit aud plug nat
apiece. fixed up some big stories, and
since then they have just coined money.
what is needed is better business on
this whole subject of fruits and fruit
growing among the farmers themselves.
Why, could sell them stuff worth a
great deal more than they get. through
these dealers. and one-fourth the price,
but they won't come to me"
In many Of these cases the tree agent
| ~ daalar ;s ne oniltv of obtaining money
under false pretences as any sharper,
and the only trouble about successful
prosecution Is to find the man after you
become convinced you are swindled.
WHY could we not have 8 law compe'..
ling all travelling salesmen to give bond
for honest dealing in the counties IN
which they propose to work! let wnat
the use of laws concerning matter
where every one can readily protect him.
self. II farmers are determined to be
caught law can't stop it.-New England
Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-29
NUMBER 5.

thnf when he sends another woman
through tire lines under pretense of keep.
ing her eyes shut, when he has an espe-
clal purpose Of his own in view. not 10
send an 0lrlshman for an escort p" The.
smile on her lips broadened aud showed
a set Of white teeth The Oirisb race
a. diplomats are not Usually successful
Au revo;r. corporal
There was grin on the faces OF tho
Confederate lockers on and astonish'
ment on The homes, oountenance Of Cor
poral Ratigan
And Rats. ~ she continued evident
ly enjoying bringing out TIE word with
her rich voice u one loves 10 roll old
wine on the tongue, when woman
desires 10 race. il Is not always for the
money up" She tossed the bill she had
won toward him.
And. Rats. don't race again with
any one with rawboned animal with
long legs Bobby Lee is from the blue
grass regions OF Kentucky There's
something wrong about his breathing
apparatus but even with that dlsadvan.
:age he can trot a mile over good road
N $50
Had Miss Baggs appeared less be-
wi.Ching a. she stood there under the
protection OF half a dozen Confederate
troopers, Ratigan would have turned
away impatiently. As IL was, she seem
ell to hold him by spell.
lone thing more, my bonny cardinal
flower. Tell tine major that like tho
Young man from County Cayan' he has
recommended to mo very much. HeI
ewes fairly danced when the war il
over hope You will look me up. In.
quire for Betsy Baggs at the st. Clouo
hotel, Nashville "
With this she threw him kiss from
the tips Of her fingers, which, now that
her glove was removed, he noticed were
white and round There was really
something sympathetic in the last glance
she gave him In IL was regret that 10
had been necessary for her 10 deceive so
honest and manly fellow. IL was the
final dart that pierced the Irishman
heart and completed his inthrallment.
Leaving the corporal and his men gap
ing in the road, the party moved away.
The hast thing Ratigan heard was
hoarso laugh from one Of the Confeder-
ates. which was rebuked by Miss Baggs
and rcprimanded by the officer.
The corporal led his party northward
in no good humor AT the picket post
he left the men he had taken with him
and rode on alone meditatively. Inp pass
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"And that Is at"

"And that Is at
Dunlap"
"Why are We here9"
"I been ter MacMinnville ter 50
mothers old doctor.
There's a shorter road from Mac
Minnville than this Why didn't ye tax
it?''
The girl showed n slight confusion.
"Oh. got friend at Franklin col
lege She uns and uns allus ben power
full thick.
After getting the data as to all tn
party the major called mounted ma
and directed him TO take il to headquar
tiers and ask for instructions.
"Do yo know who to take IL to9" h
asked of the man as he was about
ride away.
"It's to the gineral I'm takin it "
1.-The gineral? Man. would you GO
me court martialcd for disregard Of IN
regulations? Take il to the chafe
staff, ye lunkhead, and from him ye1
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-29
A TRUE STORY.

City Man (to huuter)-"Lije. you've
heard a great many tough hunting sto-
ries. Which do you think Is the tough
eat yarn you ever heard?'
Lije-ssI don't remember OF hearin' no
such tough yarn as you speak Of. Tell
you what really happened though. bout
3 year ago. A man shot bear In the
head, and Just the minute the bear felt
the ball he turned right round. He
turned so quick that the ball hit the man
and killed him after passing through the
Observation-Disclosures Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-29
JACK-RABBiT HUNT AT LAMAR,
HOI NQAnO

When the special train bringing the
visiting hunters reached Lamar there
WAS brass band st the station. and the
brass band was there when they left.
The merchants closed their stores, and
the people threw open their houses for
the entertainment of their guests. After
the hunt began, the irregular discharge
of the rifles in the sand hills around
Lamar reminded one of picket firing
When large party Of guuners found
stretch OF prairie where the rabbits were
thick, the report of the guns sounded ike
general engagement. Though the
rabbit hunt is fixed annual event In
Lamar, and rabbits are killed by thou
sands. there seems TO be no decrease In
the number. They multiply so rapidly
during the summer months that II De-
comes necessary to make some such or
gsnized attack on them, for they are be-
coming as great nuisance as they are
in Australia. The rabbits breed on the
grassy plains above the canals, where
they STAY until their forage fails them.
They then gather in the alfalfa fields,
which accounts for their being so numer-
Gus at this season of the year.
At the beginning of the hunt the
wagons began coming in at four o'clock,
and continued until nine at night, with
heapiug loads of the slain furry enemies
Of the farmer. The cleaners began
their work with the first wagon-load,
and worked bravely, but the odds were
against them, and they were soon half
buried in the mass of rabbits awaiting
preparation for shipment. AT the first
day's hunt full two thousand were kill
ed. No wagon brought in fewer than
one hundred rabbits, and one went as
high as four hundred and tifty, about
three thousand pounds. A great number
of rabbits were slain which were not
brought in. All records were broken
at this hunt, and not single accident
occurred to mar the pleasure OF the par
ticipants.
When the spring comes, and the fresh
green grass comes up, the jack-rabbits
appear in large numbers, and begin to
nibble on the bark Of the young fruit
tree 5 and the vines. Whole orchards
are DESTROYED BY them. II you were to
walk through large vineyard you
might not see one rabbit, although hun
dreds might be around you. They
secrete themselves very cleverly In the
grass, and being so near the color OF
the ground, are hard to detect. They lie
close, with their large ears fiat upon
their backs, until disturbed, and one can
almost walk over them before they Will
move.--Harper's Weekly.
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AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEEp THE rLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
l. solicited Address all c0umunicat"n- IN
NOxp. Agricultural Editor oxford Dcmo-Tat,
Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-29

By Captain F. A. MITCHEL.
CHAPTER I.

copyright. 1894. by American Press Associa'
tion.l