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EVERYBODY'S COLUMN.

Under this heading the Record Union
will publish short letters from corre-
spondents on topics of interest to the
general public. The matter in these COM
munications will be understood to repre-
sent only the views of the writer's. All
communications must be accompanied by
the name of the writer not for publica-
tion unless so desired, but as a guarantee
Of good faith.-Eds.
The record-union., 1896-04-27

precious bundle, bu no baby was there
1t had slipped from between the cush-
ions. The anxious father and would-be
godfather hurried back, and fortunately
found the baby in an elder-bush, safe
and sound and kept warm by the bright
sunshine
The record-union., 1896-04-27
T 3 REID, dentist Masonic Temple,
Sixth and K streets Office hours 3 to 8.

MRS WINSLOW'S S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by mill
lens of mothers for their children while
teethinS with perfect success 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums. allays pain
cures wind collie, regulates the bowels, and
Is the best remedy for diarrhea, whether
arising from teething or other causes. For
sale by druggists in every part Of the
world Be sure and ask for Mrs Wins
lows Soothing Syrup Twenty-Five cents
n bottle
The record-union., 1896-04-27
The CiviCS Club,

In announcing the adjournment of
the Young Mems Club of Civics last
week, 1t read, by error, that the ad-
journment was until Thursday night
1t should have been until Tuesday Ito
morrow night, when the subjects set for
last Thursday night will be taken up
The record-union., 1896-04-27
More

Medicinal value in bottle of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla than in any other preparation.
More skill is required, more care taken, more
expense incurred In its manufacture.
1t costs the proprietor and the dealer
More but it costs the consumer less, as he
gets more doses for his money.
More curative power is secured by its peculiar
combination, proportion and process,
which make it peculiar to itself
More people are employed and more space oc-
cupied in its Laboratory than any other.
More wonderful cures effected and more tes-
timonials received than by any other.
More sales and more increase year by year
are reported by druggists.
More people ar taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
today than any other, and more are
taking today than ever before
Moro and STILL MORE reasons might be
given why you should take
The record-union., 1896-04-27
AUCTIONS.
nIICrION SALE

or THE ENTIRE STOCK OF THE
Rellmer Grocery Store, on the premises,
a1:J X STREET, TUESDAY, April 2s.
1896 Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock
a. m of the entire stock of Groceries, To-
bacco, Liquor and Store Fixtures: Horse,
Wagon and Harness; National Register,
Coffee Mill, Scales, Counters, Showcases,
Shelving, one Phaeton, etc. Sale positive.
Terms cash.
BELL & CO, Auctioneers.
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snain,s first arbor dav was celehrated

Spain's first arbor day was celebrated
recently. The young King planted a
sapling near Madrid, after which cere-
mony 1000 school children followed his
example. Each one of them received a
medal bearing the inscription: First
Arbor Day. instituted in the reign of
Alfonso Kill, 1896"
The record-union., 1896-04-27

Do not put off taking a spring medi-
cine. Numerous little ailments, if neg
lected, will soon break up the system.
Take Hoods Sarsaparilla now 10 expel
disease and give you strength and APP
petite
The record-union., 1896-04-27

IF YOU WISH any of the following
delicacies, you can find them in the finest
qualities at the Sacramento Market, 3OS-
1912 X street: Salami Sausage, Choice
Mackerel, Smoked Halibut, Smoked Sal
mon, Goldfish, Swiss, Limburger Brick
Cream Roquefort Adam, German Hand
Sap Sage and Pineapple Cheese. Curtis
& Herzog.
The record-union., 1896-04-27

Dad, what's a running account?'
'It's an open account with a dry goods
store, my son, which keeps your mother
running downtown all the time to buy
something. louisville Courier-Jour-
nal
The record-union., 1896-04-27
TWENTY-FIRST ASSEMBLY D
TRICT-Eight Delegates.
TUESDAY, THE 18th DAY OF APRIL, 1896

The polls will open at o'clock p. 10. and
close at o'clock ., m.
All Republicans are cordially invited to
participate.
By order of the Committee on Primaries
WILLIAM HENLEY, Chairman.
Attest: l.. II. Sullivan, Secretary. ap27-2t
The record-union., 1896-04-27

An Uncertainty.-''You have friends
iE Brooklyn, haven't you?" Il don't
know; the trolley is still in working
order, you know"-Puck.
The record-union., 1896-04-27

Browns Bronchial Troches are sim
pie and convenient remedy for bronchial
affections and coughs. Carry them in
your pocket. Sold only in boxes.
The record-union., 1896-04-27
NOTICE TO CREDIToRs.-Es

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.-ESTA
of FANNIE FRAZER, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, w. F. Frazer, administrator of the
estate OF saId deceased, 10 tne creditors of,
said deceased, to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers, within four months
after the first publication of this notice
to the said administrator at the law offices
Of Holl & Dunn, No. 920 Fifth street, Sac
ramento, Cal, the same being the place
for the transaction of the business of the
said estate.
Dated April 81, 1896.
w. f. FRAZER
Administrator of said estate
HOLL & DUNN, Attorneys for Admin
istrator. ap27-5tM
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00d s
Sars apariIIa
The One True Blood Purifier. 81 per bottle.
Ill.,, D.rr cure all Liver Ills and
SPECIAL NOTICES

Vehicles-Baker & Observation-Disclosures
Carts, Buggies, Carriages. Pbaetons, Bain
Farm and Header Wagons, Wholesale
Hardware. Send for catalogue.
The record-union., 1896-04-27

TRY Figg's Medcated Sea Salt Also,
Hay, Feed and Grain. 1119 Fourth street
New Telephone, 494.
The record-union., 1896-04-27

HODSON, of S13 X street, makes all
the children's pictures.
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NEW TO-DAY.
REPUBLICAN
Primary Election.

IN PURSUANCE TO THE RESOLUTIONS
adopted by mass meeting of Republicans
held saturday evening, April D. 1896, deciding
to hold a primary election for the selection of
delegates to the State and Congressional Con-
ventions, to be held at Sacramento May D,
1896, the following polling places and officers
have been selected:
TWENTIETH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT.
Seven Delegates.
First-That portion of the district west of
the center of Tenth street and north OF the
center of * street. Polls at Newman's build
ing, street, between Sixth and Seventh. In
spector, ID. Bidwell; Judges, H. q. Greenlaw
and b. l.. Ulery.
Second-That portion of district east of the
center OF Tenth street and north of the center
OF Is street. Polls at the northwest corner of
Thirteenth and streets. Inspector, Z. Il.
Adams; Judges, j. G. Williams and w. +.
Newbert.
TWENTY-FIRST ASSEMBLY DIS
TRICT-Eight Delegates.
First-That portion of the district west of
the center of Eleventh street and south of the
center of X street. Polls at 629 NJ street. In
spector, j. T. Garlich; Judges, William H.
10th and +. H. Striplin.
Second-That portion of the district east of
the center of Eleventh street and south of the
center of X street. Polls at southeast corner
OF twentieth and streets. Inspector, II. H.
Snow; Judges, ]. J. McKinnon and Thomas
Twaddle
The test for voters at said election will be,
Il believe in Republican principles and in
dorse the Republican policy and intend to
support the nominees of the Republican
party"
ha al iory yyillh ha hall
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LIQUORS, WINE, BEER. ETC.
CAPITAL ALE VAULTS,
3O2 y Street, rnentO

no TO NAGELE & SVENSSON'S AND
VI try their reimported Bourbon Nutwood
Whisky. Also, constantly on hand Ale on
draught. choice Wines. Liquors and Cigars.
The reputation of the house Is recommends
tion for their goods.
Minnesota stats tidning. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1895-1939, 1896-12-09
DAKOTA.

Som kandtdat for talaresysslan
sodra Dakotas legislator upptrader Ole
Olson fran Black Hills distriktet nd
Frikand. Frank Walsh Lisbon,
n. D., som undergatt ransakning for
mordet pa en- kamrat vid mann Doyle,
har b1ifvit frikand. ..-.. :. ~
Mangen erh&ller mindre an s&.
Negern Charles Wade Grand Forks.
n. D., som for en- It'd sedan paborjade
rattegang mot Great Northern bolaget,
askande $25,000 skadeersattnine for
lidna skador, har af jnryn blifvit till
erkand 81, 600.
Kold och nod. Fran Langdon,
N. D., formales, att en- menuoniter fa-
mill, bestaende af alta personer, nyli-.
gen omkommit af k6ld, da hon var pa
Wig till en- granne for att finna herber.
ge sedan hennes eget hem nedbrunuit,
- Mira Milton omkom mrs Ring blott
EFT litet stycke fran slit hem. Hon
lemnade boningshuset for att ga till
ladugarden, men gick Wise och fr0s
ihjal. -
En- forfarlig matt tillbringade
borjan af f6rliden vecka Rasmus Chris
tenson i Buffalo county. S. D., da han
rakade git Wise pa prairien., Vid nio
tiden pa qv;illen lemnade han en- gran.
mes hus for att ga hem. Han vandrade
omkring hela natten och vid tiotiden
pafoljande dag kom han tillbaka till
den plats han qvallen f6rut lemnat.
Hans diversion ach strumpor hade
blifvit fullkomligt utslitna, och fotter-
ma voro f0sfrusna och forfarligt lila
sonderskurna genom trampandet pa is
och hard sn0. Den olycklige manner
lordes till Kimball for erhallande af
ward. F0tterna maste troligen aftagas,
for att kunna riidda hans lif.
Minnesota stats tidning. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1895-1939, 1896-12-09

En- eldsvadasi T. A. Johnson& Co.'S
handelsbutik Eau Claite tidigt som
days morse anstalde skada "a hus. och
varor for S., 200. hvilken dock betack-
tes med assurans.
The morning times., 1896-03-15
Is Worthy a Laurel Leaf Testimonial

Our knowing contemporary the Sagess of Eleventh
street. occasionally drops into advisory vein and publishes
wonderfully bright and astonishing things They may
not always be practical be worthy Of serious consdera
ton but they sometimes bear the impress Of desire to do
good and viewed that light accepted the des
sicated wisdom of mind filed with liquid ideas Last
she edoray suggested the building of both the garbage
crematory the contagious hospital Analostan Island,
and this great thought doubtless inspired by the prac
teal economy Of having cematoy at hand to dispose
Of the hospital patients when malaria had given them golden
1t surely merits laurel leaf testimonial Following
is part of the Stars editorial:
too. possible provision
essential the
uiar non hd to- be- The two andeabs nsnona can eay be
on Island and the thing which the health 0heeg
perhaps located
Humanity debitated invalds and popular sentiment
against such absurd of dsposng Of the contagious
hospital question would unite protesting against this prop
ostiOn it given moments sober thought When
pie Ill they must be given every advantage of pure air.
perfect sanitary conditions and good medical treatment to
bring them back health and there why those
afflicted with contagious diseases should be made excep
roundings Island knows that strong healthy
person live there without suffering from malaria and
patient would stand about much of get
ting well its marsh-fevered atmosphere he would of
filing the adjacent stagnant pools with his poor suffering
body.
1t might however to establish the garbage crematory
island for while the operation unloading
ncnerang the refuse of the city might have deleerous
sick people, it would in way eoparize the we'll
being Of the frogs snakes and reptiles be found
in that vicinity.
The morning times., 1896-03-15

within reasonable period, because all
material, supplies and articles of every
description could lie distributed without
the tremendous expense now incurred
in its transportation by carts and wagons.
Aside from this great economy and con
venience the appearance of the Govern
ment buildings brought together III a ightly
row would add greatly to the magnifi-
cence OF Washington, and II would also
be the means of transferring the many
rookerles that now deface the Avenne
to a more secluded locality.
This proposition has been talked OF
for years, but no Congress has ever yet
had the courage 10 give it a tangible
form. The policy OF locating public build
ings in different sections OF the city was
doubtless adopted at the insiigation OF
our real estate spectators. But IL should
be abandoned FOR one that VIII be more
economical, ana the sooner il is done the
better it viii be for the National Capital.
Mr.. Milliken ana his committee now have
all opportunity to become the sponsors OF
this worthy scheme.
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One of the Great Conventions.

While the politicians this summer will
watch the proceedings of the ma tional con-
ventions at St Louis and Chicago the eyes,
of millions of Christian people will be
turned toward Wa shington, where the
great gathering of Endeavorcrs will take
place next July Not less than fifty thou
sand visitors are expected to flock TO the
National Capital, whose people. with
wonted hospitality, viii make all welcome,
and. the work all done, speed the parting
guests.
In the history of the Society of Christian
Endeavor the convention OF 90 is expected
to mark an epoch. II will be by long odds
the most important of the many important
meetings which this organization has TO
! its credit. The results which are antci-
pated from it are expected to be more far
reaching than any hitherto attained. The
enthusiasm so characteristic of the En-
/ deavorers will, it is thought, communicate
itself in ever widening circles to Others
J hitherto unmoved and bring TO their ranks
thousands of new recruits.
| The aims and purposes Of the Endeavor
societies are only TO be commended. They
seek to make the Church a living, breath
| ing, electric force. whose influence shalI
The morning times., 1896-03-15

The old, old question of searching for
suitable sites for Government buildings
will never be disposed of until arrange
ments are made TO purchase sufficient
ground in one locality to supply future
needs. The House Committee on Pub
lie Buildings and Grounds is now looking
for location in which to erect the new
printing office building. and its efforts
VIII probably renew the fight between
the House and The Senate on this question
1t is reported that the committee is ex-
amining available sites near the Capitol
To accommodate the demands Of Con
gress on the Government Printing Office,
but there are considerations more i'm
portant that Should command the attention
of the committee.
For the sake OF convenience and in
the interests OF public economy the south
side of Z Pennsylvania avenue from the
Capitol to the White House lot should be
purchased and set apart for the location
OF future public buildings. The saving
made by connecting these Government busi-
ness institutions would pay for the ground
The morning times., 1896-03-15
The Verdict of Popular Sentiment.

In view of the anti Division mass meet
ing at the First Congreea tional Church to-
day, the following communication will
serve as subject for few comments on
that question:
Ed. Times: ] notice you have, In all
respects, quit prosecuting persons living
together as man and wife. ! am de
nouncer of such evil and shall try to
report such cases as ] hear Of The fol
lowing are three couples which YOU
should investigate. A SUBSCRIBER.
The Times is not now and never has
been a prosecutor OF violations of the
Edmunds law Several months ago when
the authorities were raiding the alleys
for victims TO punish under that act. The
Times established marriage bureau and
united in wedlocll several hundred couples
as a means of saving them from the work
house. Except to chronicle prosecutions,
as news items. this paper has ste1dfastiy
refused to notice efforts to enforce the
Edmunds act. and It win continue to do so
as long as the Commissioners are con
trbntory TO its Wholesale violation by grant
ing police protection to the Division in
fanny.
Compared to this outrage on public de
The morning times., 1896-03-15

be brought to bear upon all classes OF men.
Their object is to give religion a practical
turn; to make il something more than
merely collection Of. doctrines: TO con
stitnte an agency for the propagation of
kindliness, Hnselfishness. tolerance and
charity. Their work is given a special
impulse in the direction of the young peo-
pie, whose natural enthusiasm in any
cause they endeavor to utilize for the very
best ends. and their achievements in the
past are the very best guarantee for their
success in the future.
BY no class have the great services of
the Christian Endea avor societies been
more fully recognized than by the ministers
of the gospel. They realize more sensibly
perhaps than any one else the tremendous
dynamic force of the WHOLE hearted labors
of such an army Of enthusiastic young men
and women. But the laborS Of these So
cieties find ample recognition also from
the laymen in the churches, and for this
reason the advent of this body of Christian
workers will be The signal for unusual
activity among all oar people, who will
show their appreciation, not only in words
but also in deeds
The morning times., 1896-03-15
Cushing Of Pension Checks.

Editor Times. Congress IS endcayorins
10 pass an act to pay pensioners by checks.
sent to their homes. which they think viii
be beneficial 70 them Permit me 70 state
that I have been receiving pension tfOr
wounds since 1869. and draw the same on
the assistant treasurer az Boston. Mass.
Yesterday I received my check. I pre-
sented it at the United States Treasury De-
partDent for pa yInent. and the paying teller
refused 20 honor il. I then presented il aG
three banks, md was informed would have
TO BE- yOuChed for by some person doing
business at the b8sk. Having been away
from this city fourteen years many changes
have taken place, aud most OF those with
whom I was laTr iliar have either died or
moved to places unknown 70 ne. C0nse-
qurBtly l am ~ tHl in Possession OF tiIe q bOve
check.
WhIIe in the States or Ohio and Illinois I
have been compelled 10 pay 20 banks fif-
teen and even twenty-five cents 70 have
these checks caShed. No doubt this j. one
reason why so many pensioners get theiF
checks cashcd the best they can wiihOup
50 much monkey business II : n
The morning times., 1896-03-15
COTTON CROP REPORT.
1t VIII BE Issued IN an Extended
Form on Monday


The report on the cotton crop OF 1895,
which viii be issued by the Department
or Agriculture on Monday viii be the most
thorough and exhaustive statistical re-
search ever undertaken by the Department
so far as that crop Is concerned
An the railroad and water tranSp0ria-
ton companies IN the south, without cx-
cept1on, have made returns OF monthly
shipments from the States or production;
every cotton and wooden mHL with one
or two inCOusiCeFable exceptions. have
reported TO the Department It's mouthly
purchases; and the services % over 10, 600
township aud precinct agents, five or more
in every cotton growing county, have been
engaged 10 ascertain he amount or cotton
remaining on hand February I, 1886. on
plantations, stored in warehouses, at pub
lie gins, at steam comprr7ses and at rail-
way dep0ts and yards.
This method or estimating sbe cotton
crop was undertaken for the first time
last season, but the Improvements tnis wear
applied have been so general ard 50 de-
cided. it is believed. as 10 make the fort n
coming estimate substantially correct.
The morning times., 1896-03-15
MAoAK KRooM
0lI9 )
ALHRT

6AGE boys IN the House all know
little fun when they see it. They
have as good an eye to "a little sport
ms some Of the members themselves
One of them tells this story:
Captain White or the Democratic side,
is the funny being of the House. as ile puts
il. At fifteen minutes before the hour OF
opening the House Captain White gets up
on the steps, and cries:
'.GeutIenen, am directed by the door
keeper to inform all persons who are lot
entitled 10 the floor TO please retire, as the
rules require the SAME
At this the pages clap their hands and
cheer. for this is their chance. They also
cry to each other, beating time on the
desks:
Who is the crier Of his country
Captain White! first in war. last In
peace, first to hand offenders over 10 the
chief of police"
The morning times., 1896-03-15

cency, ard the SHOCKING immortality OF the
social evil, tie wrong done by couple
who live together peacefully o utside
the marriage bond is not worth noticing.
While it Is true that both are criminal
offcnses under the Edmunds act, and
equally deserving prosecution, the injury
done to society by one is so much greater
than that inflicted by the other that IL
the grosser violation is isofficially sanctioned,
it seems like tFavesty on justice to pun
ish the lesser.
the Division is a necessity 70 protect
virtuous women. If filling the minds OF
young men with vile and vicious thoughts
is protection. or ir their education into
the ways OF rows and courtesans il neces-
sary then that section, which has given
Washington worldwide notoriety for
Immortality. should remain untouched But
if, after carcfui investigation. it is found
that this ma ional disgrace is nothing but
u resort for bad characters and silly young
men. il would seem us il ii should be
abolished 10 prevent an extension of that
immortality. And that is certainly the
verdict OF popular sentiment.
The morning times., 1896-03-15
onick Action Wanted

Editor Times Allow ne TO thank yo.
for your able editorials relative 10 the de
lay OF Congress ii settling the FOrd's
Theater disaster matter A you are no
dOIbt fully aware great amount OF suffer
ing, in various ways, has been OCCJsiOued
by that catastrophe 10 sag nothing OF
that which Is IN store iOr each and every
victim as age advances. both from a
fina nCiai aud physical standpoint
Personally. I am sure. every Hrnh-r or
both Houses of Congress. is heartily in
sympathy with tue survivors and if the
matter Is ever reported to thc House as a
whole there Il no quest ion but tiar il VIII
be disposed OF aS rapidly and CneerfuIly IS
was the case when settlement was made
10 the heirs of the killed Ir is TO be- hoped
that the subcommittee VIII hasten their
report. and relieve the situation as spreaily
as pOssible CHARLES j. SINAIS
The morning times., 1896-03-15
Value of Good Roads.

farmers have produce that ought TO be
speedily marketed, and which loses in
value as it loses in freshness. The loss
suffered by tie farmer IN this way is quite
considerable, ana added to the Other losses,
already mentioned, cuts down his income
about 90 per cent. All these dra ,ybacks
would disappear if there were cmacadamizcd
roads, which would enable him TO mar
ket his produce speedily and promptly,
no matter what the weather might be-
in the same manner the merchants in
the country towns with whom the farm
er trades are the losers. when the farmer
cannot get to town, some times for weeks,
the merchant does nos sell his goods. ana
thus bad road works harm in more ways
than one. 1t is not only the dwcllers
on the farms that suffer by bad roads
and will be benefited by good ones, but
also the dwclcrs in the towns and hence
both are materially Interested in effect
ing q change. There are sections OF the
country where the country roads are as
level as a dining room table all the wear
round, and here the proposed commission
would be able 10 gather It's most valuable
Information as to the cost of building
and maintaining good roads and the ad-
vantages conferred thereby upon the
rural population