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A Cat FamiIy's Adventures.

In the warehouse of George j. APP
pold & Sons, on Water street are sew
eral cats which have passed through a
strange adventure. Some time ago the
old cat became the mother of two kittens
which grew to be favorites with every
one in the building. One day the kit
tens were missing and all efforts to find
them failed.
About a month after their disappear
ance a part of the platform in the front
of the building had to be removed in
order to permit coal to be taken in.
There, to the surprise of the porter, he
saw the mother cat crouched beside a
rat trap inside of which were the two
lost kittens receiving nourishment from
her through the wires of the trap. The
secret was out The mischievouS kit
tens had craWled into the trap, which
had long been out of use and it had
caught them. Their plight being
seen by their mother, she sustained
them in the manner which instinct sug-
gested. The kittens had grown so large
in the time they had been missed that
they filled the narrow precincts of their
Observation-Disclosures Sun
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THESE BELIEVE IN MATRIMONY.
Women Who, Marrying i'm Haste or
in Leisure, Never Repent.

-Four mothers were discussing the
present training and possible futures
Of their children.
Inc night of my ambition" said the
first, lis to get my four daughters mar
rled by the time they are 49,
YES" chimed in the second, 'Dr.
Parkhurst is exactly right. There is no
career like marriage for a woman"
If l didn't think there was a good
man growing up somewhere for my
little girl L would be miserable" said
No. ), as she patted the golden curls of
tiny maiden at her knee
You are right. No woman doctors
and woman lawyers for me-" said the
fourth matron with dfgnified emphasis.
To any one familiar with the histories
Of these women. their opinions would
furnish food for serious reflection. The
first speaker had married man who
had never made living for his family.
except in rare and brief intervals Of
good luck. From the affiuence Of her
maiden days she had descended to such
depths Of poverty that at one time she
was forced to sell cakes on the streets
to keep her children from starving.
The husband Of the second was a man
whose salary gave his family a COM
Portable living for the first ten years Of
their married life, but he was stricken
with paralysis before the prime Of life.
The eldest child, boy of great prom
Use, died at the age Of u. the father
followed him in a few years, and the
wife was left to support three young
children and herself as best she could.
The third was the widow of a brilliant
professional man. She had S2O,0 in
her own right. Her husband ran for
some office, was defeated, took to gam
bling and drinking, and died Of delirium
tremens in a few years. She, too, had
to solve the problem Of making living
for herself and two small children.
The fourth woman had married rather
late in life widower of small means
| and mediocre talents, and after six
years Of welded life she had put on
widows weeds and entered the lists of
the breadwinners on behalf of four
children, all girls, and one of them a
| helpless idiot.
All four had laid health, beauty and
happiness on the shrine of Hymen, yet
not one could be induced to declare mar
riage a failure, and all were anxious to
secure husbands for their daughters
| These women represent the hopelessly
conservative class-a class that will al
ways exist, no matter how much women
may be emancipated, and that will con-
tinue to furnish long-suffering wives to
the sons of men as long as the sons of
men choose to marry. No possibility or
even certainty of disaster can deter
them from matrimony. It is their vo-
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HOUSES BUILT IN TREES.
New Guinea Claims the Distinction of
This Unique Spectacle.

Man was indubitably at one period of
his existence an arborea1 animal. He
had much to do with 'the trees of the
garden" In some places, and as rep
resented by some races, he still lives
among them, says the Philadelphia
Inquirer"
The natives of New Guinea climb like
monkeys and travel for long distances
from one tree to another, without de-
scending to the ground. The birds
build little fairy like cabins on the
ground, but the people construct their
houses in the top of the the tallest for
est trees. First, native having climbed
the great trunk Of the teak or cedar or
oak tree he has selected, begins by cut
ting off some of the branches the right
length to support platform Of bamboo
cn which his house is to rest. You
would wonder how he could do any
thing with the tools he uses if you
should see them. He has no saw or
steel-edged AK, but only a sort of toma-
hawk made of stone and knives of bone
or hard wood. When, however, he has
in some way managed to get the limbs
Of his tree so cut and fashioned as to
support his house his hardest work is
done.
The house itself is soon built and is
made of bamboo strips and thatched
with palm leaves. All parts are firmly
lashed together with strips of rattan
palm, a very tough vine, used by the
natives in place of ropes. 1t is not a
large house, though 1t sometimes con-
tains several rooms, but 1t is safe and
a secure retreat for the women and
children in case of a sudden attack by
hostile tribes.
The house is reached from the ground
by long ladder or inclined plane, made
of woven vines. In case an enemy ap-
pears the ladder is drawn up, and the
man and his family and the pig are
safe within the house. The elevation
not only secures the household from
wild beasts and from the ants that
roam the country, seeking what they
may devour, but also from disease
germs, which, like those of yellow fe-
yer, do not rise above a certain level.
The breeze, too, rocks the house gently,
like a cradle, and sets the fresh air
| into circulation, making 1T delightfully."-
refreshing after the sultry heats below.
If you should climb the long ladder
| and peep in at the door, you would find
the family, perhaps, all asleep or sit
| ting about the floor eating yams. cocoa
nuts and bananas, and sharing them
with their pet pigs, parrots or poultry.
| You would find there no pictures, toys
or playthings, such as even the poorest
| children among us possess; no music
| and no books; no furniture in the room,
not even a bed. and no mats on the
| floor.
| Many a tree-built nest is constructed
-
for the little ones who are born In it.,
| and is far prettier than the rude huts
| of the wild men of New Guinea
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The opposition to Mckinley and pro-
lection, true bimetallism. prosperity
and loyalty to American institutions
have a great deal to say about Mr..
Hanna and his manage cement, and ask,
Why not have had Mr.. Hanna meet
and make the platform and the nomina-
fions without the trouble and expense
of calling together the National Con-
vention?" This is really witty, if one
could only see the point of it. Mr.. Han
ma was chosen by Governor Mckinley
to manage his fight for the nomination,
which was right, a proper and wise
thing to do. All Presidential candi-
,lates have their managers, because 1t
il deemed unseemly for the candidate
himself to appear and manage. Hanna
is a lifelong friend of the Governor.
lie is a long headed business man and
an admirable strategist, a clear, far
seeing political student and a
brainy man, who in his own community
is honored as are only the few. and in
his State commands the respect OF all
.he people for sterling integrity and
business capacity. But it 10 well to call
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Really, that St. Louis Convention was
a trouble maker. But. then, it is a way
the Republican party has of announc-
ing its Americanism so Enthusiastically
and with such emphasis, that European
waters are troubled in consequence
the region of the pocket nerve about
that protection and American plat
form, but here comes the news that
Spain looks upon the declarations of the
bic for her, and she extends her fears
to the possibility Of having to fight the
United States. In consequence OF this
fear, Spain has hastened to purchase
two ironclads at Genoa, which a few
weeks ago she declined because the
price was deemed too high In addi-
.,on, she has ordered two torpedo de-
stroyers constructed at once, and plans
to be drawn for two more. The money
Spain borrowed from the Rothschilds
recently is now to be wholly devoted to
the preparation of war material, and
the boy King Of the realm will have to
wait for his new toys. On top of it all
the Democracy does not like the action
of the Republican Convention; Altgeld
does not relish it; the anarchists do not
like it: the Debs crowd finds it distaste-
full: the "isimists'' and the "fadists"
denounce it-and, take 1t all in all, the
convention has created a heap of trou-
tle in the world.
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kinglake's Taste in Music.

"Eothen" Kinglake was a great friend
of Nine Olga de Novikoft during her
sojourn in England, where one feature
of her entertainments was afternoon
musicals to which none but dilettanti
were invited. On one occasion Kinglake
presented himself, and as an intimate
of the house was admitted. He retired
to corner and listened attentively
Madame was surprised, but pleased,
and approaching him, said: Which
order of music do you prefer, my friend
classic, Italian or the Wagnerian
school? I fancy you do not know our
great Glinka?" 81 assuredly am fond
of music" he answered. but my taste
is, perhaps, peculiar. AS an instrument,
| prefer the drum" Madame took
measures to prevent his being admitted
to these assemblies again.-Argonaut
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The celebration at Monterey in honor
Of the raising of the American flag is
now an assured success. 1t is having
attention In all the counties and will
be really a State affair. Once more we
call attention to the fact that. Sacra,-
mento has not acted in the selection of
representative, nor in contributing a
stone for the Sloat monument There is
not an hour to lose, and therefore ac-
ton ought to be taken to-day, by either
or both the Supervisors and the Pioneers
and Native Sons and Daughters The
cid Capital is about to engage in a most
notable anniversary commemorative
the present Capital Will be disgraced
in the eyes Of the whole State if it is not
ftly represented at that celebration.
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There is before us transcription from
grieviouS error is entertained by very
large number of people. If every ten
friends of free coinage met were
asked to-day, taken at random on the
street among the more intelligent,
Did the Act of 1873 contain the old
standard silver dollar of 41211a grains?"
nine out of each ten, if not all, of them
would reply, "Of course, and it was
surreptitiously dropped out just before
the passage Of the bill" But the
transcriptions from the official records
never at any time in the bill The re-
port accompanying the bill pointed out
that 1t was not in the BILL and called
attention to the fact, and gave the
reasons why it was not there. The
dollar in the bill was the 3o4-grain
dollar, the exact equivalent of two half
dollar pieces, and it had only limited
coinage and tender, and did not have
free coinage or full tender. The 41212-
grain dollar, it appears from these rec
ord extracts, had long before the pass
age of the bill ceased to be coin Of
circulation, because of it's bullion or in
trinsic value being melted up by manu-
facturers of silverWare. The further
fact is set forth in the record extracts
concerning which there is misappre-
hension, that the bill of 1873 was before
Congress for three years, month after
month, was printed eleven times sepa-
rately, and twice in the reports of the
Comptroller of the Currency. That it
had frequent committee consideration
during five sessions, was debated to the
extent of sixty-six columns report in
the Senate and seventy-eight columns
in the House, was never concealed Of
kept quiet, and was passed as originally
introduced and advised by the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, and was voted
for by every Pacific Coast Congress
man and Senator. These are certified
as facts that are undeniable, and should
be generally known, that there may be
no further Misrepresentation about the
matter
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shape that it can be handled in the
houses without misapprehensfon, en-
tanglement or confusion, and without
the danger of hasty and il1-conSidered
and Unframed measures being trotted
through, SO that when the laws come
before the courts for Interpretation the
intention of the Legislature shall be
plain and obvious.
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Governor Altgeld is outspoken in his
dislike for the Republican Presidential
party be congratulated; likewise the
candidates. To have Altgeld on the
other side is renewed assurance that
the party is right
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The English press does not like the
nomination of Mckinley and the re-
newed declaration for protection of
American industry. That was to have
been expected. Governor Mckinley will
not run well in England.
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A phrenologfst who has examined Nc
Kinley's head by means of a cast and
portrait says: Love of mankind is
strong within him. Correct, and of
with the Republican party.
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TUESDAY.
Ladies' Handkerchiefs.

Ladies' White Handkerchiefs.
with two rows of hemstitching.
They're very neat in design and
worth near double. TUESDAYS
PRICE, 6 FOR 25c.
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Astigmatic irregular Curvature).

F. de Wolfe Hennah examines the
eye scientifically at The Normandie,
Tenth and K streets, free. Office hours,
8 to II, 80 to 5.
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1t was not expected that the Barham
and Hilborn supporters would take the
advice of the Record Union" kindly.
The reasons the 'Record-Union" ad
vanced for turning down these men
were explicit, broad-minded and unmis-
taxable. They related to nothing small
'or mean, as some Of our contempora-
rfes appear to think. We distinctly
stated that Barham and Hilborn pose
for denomination and election solely
because of whatever virtue they think
there may be in opposition to the rail-
road companies, and the measures
the transcontinental roads: and thus
posing they and their friends denounce
all men who have the temerity to con-
fest with them for Congressional hon.
servfent railroad men" We have said
that such assault upon candidates is
scurvy politics, low down and mean
politics, and that the employment of
such ought to work the condemnation
Of those who are guilty. And we re-
assert the proposition. The abstract
right Of Hilborn and Barham to be
candidates no one denies, but let that
exercise Of right not be tarnished by
assault upon any who contend with
these aSpirants, by the stigma that they
are tools and servitors, as the Barham-
Hilborn contingents have done in be-
half of their candidates.
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TUESDAY,.
Curtain Scrim.

Cream Curtain Scrim in pretty
lace effects. It's full 3S inches
wide and well worth 10c yard.
TUESDAYS PRICE, &c.
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The steam engines of this country
need not lack for valves, 2,465 of these
having been patented.
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cation, and they enter it as trustingly
and devoutly as those who take the
black eil-New York Times
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Entered at the Postoffice at Sacramento
Is second-class matter.
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the attention of the opposition that
really it was the people and the peoples
demand behind Mr.. Hanna. He was
merely an instrument of the people.
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These publications are sent either py
Mail or Express to agents or single SUD-
scribers with charges prepaid. All Fost-
masters are agents.
The best advertising mediums on the
Pacific Coast.
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Weather Forecast.

Weather Forecast.
Northern California-Fair Monday; fresh
TO brisk northwest winds on the northern
coast.
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Fancy Alpaca.

39-inch Silk Luster Alpaca in small fancy
brocade weaves. Your choice of 3 choice
shades that are good 15c yard value
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Consul General Lees report to the
affairs in Cuba Will probably operate to
effect change in the attitude of the
Administration upon the Cuban ques-
ton. 1t lis quite time. The American
people do not ask that there shall be any
intermeddling with the affairs of other
nations, but they are lovers of fair play
above all else, and what they demand
is that a people who have maintained
a state of war for more than year and
successfully resisted the effort of a
powerful nation to crush them shall
and not be longer treated as brigands
and pirates While the Consul General
believes that a proper settlement of the
trouble would be autonomy such as
Canada enjoys in its relation to Great
Britain, he frankly admits and regret
fully, that the Cuban rebels are unwill-
ing now to accept such terms and that
nothing but independence will satisfy
them. But with that we have nothing
to do. We have concern, however, in
the matter of insisting that the war
shall be conducted upon lines of warfare
recognized by the civilization Of the age
and the demands of a common human
ity. The Consul General finally ex-
presses the opinion that unless the pres
ent danger to foreign residents in Cuba
and to their property is removed, it may
become a duty to recognize the inde-
pendence of the Cubans at an early day
It is perfectly fair to the President to
to recognition of the belIigerency Of the
Cubans has not sprung from any want
of sympathy with them, nor from any
lack of appreciation of the gravity of
the situation, but from conscientious
belief that such recognition would not
better the Cuban cause or give them the
relief they think it would; also, that
under the International Code the Gu
bans have not as yet established a Gov
ernment or a military situation, justify
ing their recognition as belligerents. It
is possible, however, that the report Of
the Consul General will enable him to
find reason for acting now in accordance
with the desire of the American people
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Covert Cloth.

5O-inch All-Wool Covert Cloth in plain
and fancy two-tone mixtures. Very styl-
ish and great wear resisting qualities for
bicycles and outing suits. 10 shades.
Worth 75c yard.
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Shirt Waists.

A large lot of Ladies' Unlaundried
waists in light calico and some black
satines They are remarkable values.
Mondays Price, 25c Each.
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Wash kits.

Children's Wash Kilt Suits in several
patterns Not one but is worth double
but we're bound to close them out.
Special Price, SOC Each.
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REMARKABLE VALUES FOR TO-DAY.

Mems Heavy Weight Blue Denim Over
alls, strongly riveted; sizes 80 to 40
waist. Special for next week.
At 39c Pair.
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Lace Curtains.
Table Covers.
Mems Shoes.

large line of Mems Black Canvas
shoes with strong leather trimmings We
bought them at less than regular value
and have all sizes.
Special Monday, 06c Pair.
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Ladies' Shoes.

One lot of Ladies' Black Dongola Kid
Lace Oxfords, patent leather tipped, sizes
91a TO I. that would be good value at 81 2E
a pair.
Monday, SOC Pair,
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Creponette.

3S-inch Black AlI-Wool Creponette; a
good, firm and excellently finished weave.
Were heretofore 65c and 75c yard.
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Boys Hats.

Bows Straw Hats in white, tan and
brown braids. Neat and durable.
Marked from 45c to 25c Eachs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-14
BITS OF MAINE NEWS.

A peach orchard in Greene is bearing
a rich crop this year.
The anti Bryan Democrats in Maine
propose to have mass meeting before
long.
For the four weeks ending Aug. 8
there were IS deaths in Portland
against 10 for the corresponding period
Il year ago.
A boy baby was abandoned on r. &
NJ. train from Portsmouth to Portland
Wednesday. 1t was placed in the
Portland Temporary Home.
The Saco board of health has three
more cases of diphtheria on it's hands
ana all are the outgrowth of a previ-
Gus case The patients are in the fam
lily of Augustine Curtis. where short
time ago one of the members died of
this disease.
Walter Bicknell foreman of Fay &
Scotts foundry, Dexter was standing
near the furnace. Tuesday, when the
gas generated in it blew out and q
sheet OF flame passed up the sleeve of
his right arm. burning it, and also
striking him in the face. His injuries
are serious.
Lightning took a somewhat peculiar
turn at the Haskell farm. situated in
the town of Palmyra. during the show
er, Sunday. 1t passed down through
the top of the tree until it was below
the limbs. then passed into the heart
of the tree, completely SCATTERING the
trunk. causing the tree to fall over
against the house. which was but a
few feet distant