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The herald., 1896-09-06
The houses of the country folks do not |

The houses Of the country folks do not
| compare favorably even with the Negro
| cabins in the southern states at home.
They are never very high. even In the
| cities, because the people dislike the Ia
Dor Of climbing stairs, and, moreover,
they stand in perpetual fear OF earth
quakes. The sides and roofs OF many
houses are made Of bamboolike weeds,
plastered with mud. OF furniture there
Is next to nothing.
An average interior is divided into
two sections by heap of dry furze. One
side forms the abode of the domestic an
imals, in some cases consisting only of
the family donkey. The other side is
where the family lives. and in it is nei-
ther bed, table nor chairs. There are
no windows, floor or chimney. The
smoke from the fire finds its way out
As best II can, which Is but poorly. Pieces
Of mating spread on the earth floor,
with, perhaps, rug on top, furnishes
q sleeping place at night.
HOTELS NOT PLENTIFUL
Even in some Of the fair-sized towns
, tions are slender. Some hotels boast of
@three rooms for guests. and the proprie-
tor Is cook, waiter, porter and clerk
There Is usually one washbowl for all
guests, and the bed clothing has sus-
picious look. After sleeping a night in
>one Of these places, it is necessary to
use Persian powder freely.
In the country districts there are no
hotels or inns. a khan being the ordi-
nary shelter for travellers. Every
one sleeps on the earth floor wrapped
in rug, as close to the fire as he can
conveniently get. Stores are kept in
one corner Of the khan by the keeper,
and 1t is possible to get cold roast lamb,
bread, cheese and wine.
In the cities the natives affect Euro
pean clothes, but in the country dis
tricts the people adhere to the white
fustanella, or kits, gay jacket and red
fez. Some wear capuchin cloaks in cold
weather. the hood being drawn over the
head. Hats and bonnets are unknown
among the women in the country. Hand
kerchiefs are wound about the heads,
and sometimes wells are worn to conceal
the face from strangers. Gay colors,
usually red. are worn. Women are kept
in semi-Oriental confusion, and. although
they work in the fields, they do not ap-
pear freely on the village streets.
ALEXANDER j. ROBINSON
The herald., 1896-09-06

Is just as cheapfand more healthy. Near
ly all of the native wine is Favored
with resin. The people seem to fancy
1t, although it takes an American some
time to become accustomed to the taste
Fair wine can be bought for and cents
q quart, and good wine for cents.
Olive oil Is an important figure in<the
diet Of the people. It is used as butter,
cream, lard and suet. and in every cook
ed dish. 1t Is unQuestionab1y healthy,
but becomes dreadfully monotonous to
strangers. Honey Is used instead Of
sugar, but tea is unknown in the coun-
try districts Coffee is served black and
never with milk. Lamb and goats flesh
are the meats mostly provided. Beef is
expensive, being imported from the
Black Sea. The tobacco is cheap and
mild, and is generally smoked in ciga-
rettes, which are rolled by the smokers.
The herald., 1896-09-06
D,sturbed Her Little Nan

A minister named Pettigrew who, on
asking why his flock were so regardless
Of his exhoration to them to remain
awake during the sermons, was told that
his own wife set the example, but she
sat below the minister's sight. On this
it was arranged that on the following
Sunday the informant should hold up
his finger when Mrs. Pettigrew sue
sumbed to Morpheus.
The preacher bent forward and saw
The herald., 1896-09-06
Facts Thst Must Be Faced

1t is idle for Major Mckinley to talk
as he does about repeating the Wilson
bill. He knows and the country knows
that however the next election for con-
gress may result no high tariff legisla-
ton can pass the senate with its as
are Joined some concessions to free
coinage demands. Facts are facts. and
not to be waved out Of sight by orator
ical STANDARDIZATION Globe.
The herald., 1896-09-06

his consort enjoying a snug nap. with
tremendous blow on the pulpit he
aroused her from her slumber, and as
the lady, who, according to the legend,
was destitute of both fortune and
beauty. looked up. he addressed her in
accents of wrath: 'Sit ye up there,
Jean Pettigrew! Ye are ma bonnie:
gat nae tocher WI We, and gin ye hae na
heavenly grace about We I hae gotten an
Mnco bargain o. vel"
The herald., 1896-09-06

Paint. buggy. 7Sc. sss 8. Spring
The record-union., 1896-12-27
St. Paul'S.

At st. PauPs Episcopal Chuch every
available place was filled, and a large
number We're obliged to stand during
the entire service.
The church was trimmed with ever
greens and holly berries and looked
very pretty. 1t was evident that much
care had been taken and much time
spent in practice by the monster choir,
which contained a hundred voices, be-
sides the orchestra and organ. The
parts were well balanced and the music
moved in perfect time under the baton
of the rector, Rev. G.. L. Mel, who per-
sonally conducted the service. the music
being of his own composition.
The chorus swelled and diminished,
echoing through the lofty room and
making the rafters ring with the
grand harmonies. The soloists per-
formed their parts faithfully and with
excellent effect, and the walls of the
edifice cast back the waves of melody
and harmony softened and rounded out
into fullnesS until every heart felt their
magic power and was attuned to the
occasion and the natal day of the Christ
child took on a new aspect.
The subject matter of Mr.. Mel's ser
mon was in accord with the day and he
showed his hearers how God had,
through His incarnation, come into
closer contact with men, and the far
reaching influence that had flowed from
The record-union., 1896-12-27

| improv einents, alterations or repairs;
no bills for supplies purchased for
maintenance have ever been presented
to the State Board of Examiners as the
law requires of all other State institu
tions
THE money allowed the inmates is
drawn out quarterly in lump sum of
S11 go, and it is the only institution
that receives money in that manner
except the orphan asylums, which re-
ceive their allowance every six months
lased upon a certain amount for each
inmate, the same plan as followed with
| the Veterans Home.
With these facts existing and the
constitutional provision requiring that
all laws shall be uniform, how then,
can the Yountville Home be a State in
| stitution, yet in every way differing
! from all other State institutions in Call
| ifornia? To all others the State has a
| deed: with all others the State names
| the trustees; bills for supplies and con-
tracts with every other one must pass
tie Board of Examiners but not so
With the home. All other improvements
| in every department of the State are
made under a general law, but not so
with the home.
Then, someone is constantly violat-
| ing the Constitution, and all general
laws relating to the question under
| consideration, if the home is a State
Institution, but how can 1t be with
the facts presented, and when those
connected with the home say it is not
| State property, but all belongs to the
| association? The association can dis
pose of the property as it sees fit with
out consulting the State, and the State
would be helpless to prevent the sale
and transfer of said property.
4 maintain that the real estate,
| buildings and all other improvements
wholly belong to the Veterans Home
Association of California and that the
State cannot lawfully improve said
! property. even under an Act, calling
il State home. The Legislature could
pass hundred Acts calling any private
or corporate roperty State homes or
| State institutions, but what effect
would such Acts have upon the owner
ship of the property?
would it be right for the State to
| appropriate thousands of dollars for the
el ection of buildings upon the property
| cited above under a mere declaration on
the part of the Legislature that such
ard such property would hereafter
be known as a State home a State in
stitution or a State place? The Yount-
vile property is exactly in a like situ-
alton, and l challenge anyone to prove
! otherwise"
The record-union., 1896-12-27

ANDERSON-In this city, December p. 1895,
Anna Anderson, wife OF The late Robert
Anderson, a native of County Londonderry,
Ireland, aged 70 years, months and dav
Friends and acquaintance are respect
ful ly invited to attend the funeral to da Y
at 1870 O'Clock, from her late residence.
1910 Second street.
PETRIE-Near this city. December 25. 1896.
A. X. Petrie, brother of H c. Morrill, Of Sa n
Francisco, a native of Vermont. aged -
years.
Friends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral to-day
Sunday att p. m. from George H. Clark s
funeral parlors, l0l7 and 1919 Fourth street
Remains Will be shipped 10 Wheatland on
the 3:25 p. IN. train for interment.
VAN GUELDER-In this city. December
"a, 1896. Frank Van Guelder, beloved hus
band of Belle Van Guelder (beloved
father of Belle Marie Van Guelder.
brother of Mrs. Daniel Mason, Mrs
Mary Waring, Walter Van Guelder Mrs
r. NJ. Nixon of Loomis, and Mrs ]. ].
Norton), native of California aged AZ
years, months and days.
Friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited to attend the~funeral this
day, at p. m. from his late residence.
6oi / street, under the auspices of Sac
ramento Parlor. No. g. n. S. G. w.
The record-union., 1896-12-27
SERMONS ON THE NATIVITY.
The Christmas Services Were Well At
tended.
Inspiring Music in Several of the
Places of Worship on
Friday.

However some persons in this city
may have spent their Christmas, GER
tainly great many attended divine
service. The churches in which SER
vices We're held were all well filled, and
the congregations were treated to un-
usually fine music and eloquent dis
courses relating to the nativity.
Special services were held in the Con-
gregational Church, Westminster Pres
byterian, English and German Luther
an and ST. Francis (in addition to the
Cathedral and ST. Paul's EpiscopaD.
and in the evening appropriate exer-
cises took place in the Fourteenth.
street Presbyterian Church under the
management of the Sunday school, AT
ST. Paurs and the Cathedral of the
Blessed Sacrament. the services We're on
more elaborate scale.
The record-union., 1896-12-27
MARRIED..

ADAMS-TOOKER-In this city, December
oath, by Rev. j. f. Denton Frank II
Adams to Mabe A. Tooker
HEW WETT-JELLISON-fn this city, De-
cember oath, by Rev. j. f. Denton, Chas
H Hewett to Mrs. Nellie Jellison
SPILLMAN-WILLIA AMS-In this city De-
cember 25th, by Rev. A. G. Herrick. at
the home of the bride, William A. Spill
man TO Callie l.. Williams.
WILBUR this city, Decem-
ber 24th, at the home of the bride by
Rev. A c. Herrick, Vance W. Wilbur to
Lillian May Vaughn.
McTAGGAkT-WE EST-In this city De-
cember oath, by Rev. Father Walsh
James McTaggart to Margaret Josephine
West
The record-union., 1896-12-27

temper, fear of impending calamity and q
thousand and one arrangements OF BODY
and mind, result from such pernicious prac-
tices. All these are permanently cured, by
improved methods of treatment, without
the patient leaving home
A medical treatise, written in plain but
chaste language treating of the nature.
symptoms and durability Of such diseases,
sent. securely sealed in plain envelope on
receipt of this notice, with 10 cts. in stamps,
for postage. Address, WORLDS DISPEN
sARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, \. Y.
The record-union., 1896-12-27
GZl5lsISl!I ISI] lIll3ls EsSS!0
One Idea All
Through = the Best
Dollars Worth.

Please don't think prices for
Winter Suits and Overcoats are
everywhere the same. They are
not. Ours are not the same Our
prices are entirely our own. And
" our own means unquestlonably
the lowest when every excellence
J is considered.
Winter Suits - s. IS, So As,
81 so, $40, $40 IS, SI2 so, SIS.
ST. so, $50 to ST. 50.
Overcoats = S., s. so, $40,
I SI2 so, SIS. ST. so to S27 so.
Alterations free of charge by a
I first class tailor.
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What n Pleasure.

Read. write. sew, look at a distance
with the same lenses. No crack to de-
tract from the vision. All one lens.
They are beneficial according to the
best authority in the world. Are fitted
by +. De Wolfe Hennah Masonic Tenn
pie. Office hours 9 to II, l to ;; Sun
DAYS Q.3n 10 10.1n
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The Cathedral.

The services at the Cathedral on
Christmas Day were attended by the
usual large number of parishioners and
strangers. The splendor and Soiemnity
of the ceremony was very impressive.
Bishop Grace appeared for the first time
as celebrant in the pontifical high mass
and was attended by Father Walsh of
this city and Father Hines of Wood
land, together with about fifty acolytes.
The Christian Brothers We're at either
side of the main altar attending the de-
votions.
The altar itself was beautifully deco
rated with smilax and flowers, and
lighted wax candles added brilliancy
to the scene.
The soul-stirring music Of the mass.
as rendered by the choir, was the sub
ject of much favora ble comment by
those who were fortunate enough to be
present during the service. At the en- =
trance of the Bishop. clergy and AGO.
lytes, the organ, assisted by violins,
cello, bass viol, flute, French horn, cor
net and trombone, struck up one of
| Bach's beautiful marches, and shortly
after the grand strains of Haydn's
"Kyrie Eleison" came from the chorus
in the choir loft. 1t was intersperse1
with soprano and contralto solos, and
at its conclusion the Gloria" of Mo-
zart'S twelfth mass rang out strong and
full. 1t was sung by the choir with
excellent effect. as in fact was every
part of the music
The solos and duets were gems from
the pens of Haydn, Mozart, Lysberg
and De Mario, and the soloists We're all
in fine voice.
Father Walsh preached the sermon,
| masterful effort, appropriate to the
occasion. 1t was delivered in a clear
voice, so that every word was heard
throughout the immense auditorium.
To-day Bishop Grace will deliver the
sermon at high mass at 10:30 a. m.
The record-union., 1896-12-27
Bargain I'm Boots ana shoes.

A. Casselli viii offer over 1900 pair
high grade mems boots and shoes al q
very low figure to make room for his
home manufacture. These are all re-
liable goods 521 X street.
The record-union., 1896-12-27
I, WOnen's Kid
| Shoes, ST so.

l Dress Shoes of black kid, mar
row, square or rointed toes. with
patent leather tips. Bright, stv-
} lish and neat fitting. Because we
J buy SO many hundreds of pairs the
} price is 81 50.
/ A surprising shoe for the money.
The record-union., 1896-12-27
Young SPIRITS,

a vigorous body and
robust strength, fol-
low good health.
But all fail when the
vital powers are
weakened. Nervous
debility and loss of
manly power result
from bad habits. con-
tracted by the young
through ignorance
of their ruinous con-
sequences. Low
spirits, melancholia,
impaired memory,
morose or irritable
The record-union., 1896-12-27
BORN
ID ED.

STEINKOENIG-In this city. Decenbe
oath, to the wife of Peter Steinkoenie,
a son.
The record-union., 1896-12-27

No part of mans clothes so
quickly shows contact with the
J rough edges OF life as his trousers.
We have SO many patterns in
! trousers that we can match fairly
|. well any old coat and vest, giving
the effect of new suit.
The record-union., 1896-12-27

The Sacramento Camera Club this
morning announces it's Fourth Liant
err Evening" for Tuesday night next, at
the Congregational Church. Single ad-
mission will be - cents: season tickets
good for three more eveMngs-Tuesday
and two otherS-and each ticket ad-
mitunS lady and gentleman to the
three entertainments, 81. The Sacra-
mento Camera Club, as was announced
two weeks ago in these columns, has
been admitted to the great Internation-
al Exchange Association owing to the
high class work of the club. Only clubs
Iof the first order are admitted to this
exchange. The admission entities the
views taken by the club of California
scenery to be sent around the world
and exhibited by all international clubs.
1t clSo entities the Sacramento organ
ization to receive the exhibition sets of
all other international clubs to be ex-
hibited here. The exhibition of next
Tuesday evening will be the first inter
national exhibition given in this city.
The views to be shown are from the
Photographic Association of Japan. and
will consist OF l20 exquisite, richly col
Ored views, illustrative of scenery and
incidents in the insular empire of the
Mikado. These views Secretary Woods
pronounces to be in all respects the
finest ever received in this city. and
to surpass anything ever brought from
the Orient. The pictures will be ex-
planned. with running historical and
traditional commentary. by j. c. March
The entertainment viii be one of great
interest and information Accompany-
ing features such as have heretofore
been customary viii be added to the
exhibition. 50 that the public can be
assured of a most enjoyable and in
structive two hours entertainment.
The record-union., 1896-12-27
Aluminium Goods.

Combs, brushes, mirrors beautifully
ornamented, very appropriate for holi-
day gifts; very reasonable in price.
New line of holiday perfumery and
toilet waters. J. A. Green's pharmacy,
Seventh and X streets
The record-union., 1896-12-27

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she cung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
The record-union., 1896-12-27

Cutpirth in the lead in photos, cray
ons and water colors. Studio 18th 6, K
The record-union., 1896-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

This evening at the Clunie Opera
house the last performance Of the rat
Ting comedy Confusion" The last ap-
pearance of Baby Lola, Troibert the
magician, and Kaoly, the splendid and
unsurpassed acrobat.
The record-union., 1896-12-27


house the last performance Of the rat
| Ting comedy Confusion" The last ap-
pearance of Baby Lola, Troibert the
magician, and Kaoly, the splendid and
unsurpassed acrobat.
| One of the notable events of the
| theatrical season will be the return tc
| this city of Denman Thompson's play,
The Old Homestead" In this contri-
| button to the stage, Mr. Thompson has
proven himself to be in the front rank
of modern authors and has frightened,
/ by his work, the thoughts, and may be.
the lives of many of his auditors The
story of the play need not be retold ;
1t is familiar to everyone. The cast is
| in careful hands, the double quartet
ard the choir Of twenty voices, aug
mented by the cathedral chimes, render
! sweetest music, that will linger in men,
DRY whenever the thoughts revert back
! to Uncle Josh and THE Old Home
stead The piece, which wears, because
| it is of meritOrious quality; healthy,
/ wholesome, homely and true, will be
| presented by one of Mr.. Thompson s
own troupes, led by his son, at the Met
rOpolitan Theater. Tuesday evening, the
18th inst. The box office opens for res
ervati0n Of seats Monday morning.
| After a week of poor business, due
wholly to the fact that it was holiday
week, the Grau Comic Opera Company
closes its season at the Metropolitan
| Theater tonight. a better or as good
an organization in opera we have not
| had here in many day. That it has
had light houses at low prices is morti-
flying, but it is not because of lack of
appreciation by this public; it has been
due solely to preOccupation of the peo-
| pie In the midst of the gay sea =
son. The troupe sang Ship AhOy'
! last evening, and tonight it will pre-
sent one Of the most delightful of ali
! operas, one replete with living gems,
| THE Bohemian Girl" by Balfe in
which are heard such beautiful songs
as Then You'll Remember Me-" The
Heart Bowed Down by Weight of Woe, -
Il Dreamt / DWelt in Marble Halls, "
and others of corresponding beauty.
The theater ought to be crowded to-
night, for aSsuredIy Balfe's masterpiece
Will be mastery sung.
The record-union., 1896-12-27
J Bows Clothing.

J Small Bows Double breasted
Suits in all-wool cheviots, with
tone and finish in every detail and
decidedly stylish in appearance,
I s. so. Better grades in worsteds,
: homespuns and cheviots, black
J and fancy, S.
J There is still a large demand for
} the little Junior Suits at 81 IS.
/ We have some other ones at 81 30
I that are worth more. as our buyer
: in New York closed out several
J lots at less than usual prices.
The record-union., 1896-12-27

STYLES. now selling for S6 90,
81 50 and S3 10. reduced TO 50.
All SO 10 and SO Tan Jackets
reduced to 81 80.
About twenty garments at
S12 80 and S13 so, reduced to
SO.
The balance of our fine Tan
Jackets, from SIS to $40, re-
duced to S12 90.
The record-union., 1896-12-27

home the property Of the State, nor the
buildings thereon, because, under tht
statutes of 1S15-G (pages 421 -433), enti-
tied IAN Act to regulate contracts OF
behalf of the State in relation to erec-
tions and buildings for all i'm
provements in excess Of s.. 900, plans
representations. bills of materials and
specifications of work and estimates oi
the cost in detail must be submitted, il
all cases. to the Governor, State Treas
urer and Secretary of State for appro
val. and If approved by them then filed
with the Controller. The pllls. specifi
eCatiOns, etc, must be, under the law
advertised, so that bids may be re
ceived for the work. The advertisement
must be for four weeks in papers pub.
lshed in the cities of Sacramento and
san Francisco. and shall state where
and when the bids will be opened, etc.
The Act also provides that NJ
! changes can be made in the origina
! plans without consent of the three STATE
officials named above. Also the person
obtaining the contract must file a bono
10 perform the work and the bond mus
meet with the approval Of the Attorney.
General. The Act is very explicit and
goes into details upon every materia
/ point involved
Now. | make the point that no plans
We're ever submitted to the State Off
| Gals. and to me that fact Is equivalent
to an acknowledgment on the part OF
| the directors of the association that the
property. including all the building:
erected, is private property.
Another point, under the Act of 1889
page 41S of the statutes. entitled al
| Act to recognize the Veterans Home al
Yountville as a State home. Section 4
| provides This Act shall in nowise affect
the title to the property of the Veter.
ans Home Association. That is a dec
| laration on the part of the third co-or-
| dlEate branch of the Government. tht
| Legislature. that the property belongs
TO the association. The realty and build.
/ irgs belong either to the association Oh
to the State; they cannot belong tt
/ both.
The State has not leased the prop
| erty, nor did it at any time lease the
| land and erect buildings of its owr
thereon. The State has no deed to tht
property; never appointed a director
| never had any knowledge of the cree.
| ton of any buildings nor was ii con
suited or party TO any contracts fol
The record-union., 1896-12-27
Lot 2-Tan Jackets.

Medium end Light Tan Cloth
Jackets, no old STYLES. all desirable
new garments. We have on
hand about 100. and our desire is
to sell every garment if prices can
be made to do it.
The Globe-republican., 1896-01-16

Mrs. Brock, wife of DR.. J. w. Brock,
Of Leavenworth, died Tuesday morning
on the Santa Fe train at Garden City, Of
cancer. Mrs. Brock left home last week
for California, but turned back after
reaching Albuquerque, N. M. When
the train was near Topeka as they were
travelling west, Mrs. Brock fell and broke
her hip. She never recovered from the
shock which the injury caused, and when
they reached Albuquerque, DR.. Brock
was telegraphed and Joined his wife
there, and started on the return home
with his wife and her companion. Mrs.
Brock did not rally, however, but grew
rapidly worse until her death, which oc-
CURED on the train just before they
reached Garden City.
The Globe-republican., 1896-01-16

Whisky proposes to start a resub.
mission paper in Kansas, which is
another evidence that whisky is fool.
In moral questions whisky is not q
safe counselor. and that being true
its appearance in the present agitation
will drive away friends of resub-
mission. The people are able to
handle the question without whisky's
adyice.-Kansas City Star.
Whisky has lots of cheek" and
has no fear to tread where others
dread.