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The record-union., 1896-03-21

1t is becoming customary nowadays
to prescribe bicycling for many of the
ailments in the treatment of which out
door exercise is an important factor.
and the results in the large majority of
cases justify all the good that it is ex-
pected. The danger that must always
be guarded against is over-indulgence.
The very fascination of bicycle riding Is
often strong objection to it as a cur
ative agent on account of the danger of
over-exertion, and there are many who
should be the most careful, who become
so delighted and invigorated with the
exercise that they overdo it. All exer-
else, and particularly cycling, should be
INDUCED in moderation, and the use of
the wheel increased very slowly.
1t should be remembered that new
sets of muscles are developed and the
heart given increased action. The
heart grows stronger and accommo-
dates itself gradually to its greater
work, and too much strain should not be
put on it at once. Cycling cultivates
the good habit of deep breathing, in
creases the chest expansion and
strengthens the muscles of the back
In fact, there is no exercise that brings
into play so nicely and gently the many
different parts of the body without Civ
ing violent work to any particular
group of muscles No harm can result.
and the greatest benefit will be derived
if the beginner will beware of over
Indulgence and persist in the pleasures
and security of moderation.
The record-union., 1896-03-21

The owls eyes have no muscles by
which they can be moved. This de-
ficiency is atoned for by extraordinary
fiexibility in the muscles of the neck, by
The record-union., 1896-03-21

On the Goth of April the Capital Citys
of Sacramento and the Terminals of
Stockton go in relay, fifty miles and re-
peat, from Sacramento to Stockton and
return, for the Weinstock, Lubin & Co.
500 trophy cup. The best must win.
1t is to be a fair, square, honest test of
the best wheelers. The Sacramento
boys are already in training-may they
win.
The record-union., 1896-03-21

When Satan beheld, with an angry frown,
The spread of the bicycle boom
And how it was checking the growth of
sin,
His soul was immersed in gloom
But he rallied at once, and he jollied the
girls,
And he got them all bicycle mad
And then with a grin that was devilish
quite,
He invented the bloomer fad.
New York Herald.
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Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to healthy
vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine
is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone
gently stimulates the Liver and Kidneys.
and aids these organs in throwing cfi
impurities in the blood. Electric Bit
ters improves the appetite, aids diges-
ton and is pronounced by those who
have tried it as the very best blood puri-
fer and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold fol
SOC or 81 90 per bottle at Blakeley
Houghton's Drug Store. ~
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1here Is Nothing So Good.

There is nothing just as good as DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds, so demand it and do
not permit the dealer to sell you some
substitute. He will not claim there is
anything better, but in order to make
more profit he may claim something else
to be just as good. You want DIR. Kings
New Discovery because you know it to
be safe and reliable, and guaranteed to
do good or money refunded. For Coughs,
Colds, Consumption and for all affec-
tions of Throat, Chest and Lungs, there
is nothing so good as is DIR. Kings New
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The BOG st1ll sIidea.

DUBLIN, Dec. 29.-During the past
night and this morning the bog slide on
Castle island, county Kerry, continued
unchecked, a copious rainfall helping the
movement. That mass of bogs is mile
and half wide, roars like the ocean
carries away bridges and roads, destroy
ing houses and farms. sweeping through
Flesk valley and emptying the peat, car
casses of COWS, sheep and donkeys and
debris of houses into Lake Killarney.
People living in the direction in which
the bog slide is coming have fed and the
police are searching for bodies. Lord
Kenmare has caused a cordion of guards
to be drawn around the slide to prevent
loss of life. Great excitement prevails
in the vicinity and all houses are open
to receive the hundreds of people who
were rendered homeless.
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sale of tho oregon short Line

NEW YORK, Dec. pa purchasing
committee representing the reorganiza-
ton committee of the Oregon Short
Line, will buy in the property and in
terests of the bond holders at Salt Lake
City at the sale on January 9, under de-
cree of the court. The transfer will take
the line out of the Union Pacific system.
The receiver of the Union Pacific will at
tend the sale and turn over the accounts
of the Short Line and any balance in its
favor to the management of the new cor
poration. The court is expected to
authorize the payment in January of the
interest on the Union Pacific frsts and
per cent bonds.
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Spaniards Put in a Disclaim-
er of Nearly Everything.
THREE STORIES PUT TO FLIGHT
No Truth in Nationals Arrest, Over
lures to France, and Especially
Olney's Negotiations.

MADRID, Dec. 29.-It is officially de-
MED that there is any truth in an item
published in paper that the United
States consulate at Cardenas, province
of Matanzas, Cuba, had been twice at
tackled, and the shield torn from the
door, in spite of the efforts of the local
authorities to protect the consulate. An
emphatic denial is also officially given to
the statement today in the London
Chronicle that there was reason to be-
lieve that the French foreign Office has
been sounded in regard to Cuba in an
anti-Americau sense.
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GOING TO THEIR RESTING PLACE.
Kate FIELDS Ashes are speeding Rapidly
Eastward.

Kate Fields Ashes are Speeding Rapidly
Eastward.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 29.-Kate Field s
ashes are speeding eastward in charge of
General Charles Taylor, proprietor of the
Boston Globe. The last remains of the
celebrated woman Etterateur, editor and
journalist are encased and locked in a
small cylindrical-shaped copper casket.
There is no inscription on the shining
surface of the I'M provised urn. Passing
over the top of the PLAIN cover and
through three little clasps, one on cover
and one on each side, is narrow laven-
der ribbon to which is attached card
bearing the customary record from the
crematory, together with the name and
date. The ends of the ribbon are fast
ened together below the card by disc of
black sealing wax, upon which is the let
tered impress of the Odd Fellows Gre
matory. A very little brass paddock
clasped through staples holds the cover
securely in place.
All that is earthly of the woman who
wrote fearlessly and wrote we'll is con-
tanned in that case, probably nine inches
in height and six inches in diameter.
General Taylor, the custodian of the
sacred cylinder, left last night for Chica-
go. He will deliver the urn to Editor
Kohlsaat, of the Chicago Inter-Ocean,
who as an old friend of the deceased
purposes to see that the remains, accord
ing to Miss Fields wish, are inferred al
Mount Auburn cemetary, New York.
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RATHER DIE THAN LIVE ALONE
Horrible Suicide of an Engineers For
mer Wife.

New sHAvEN, Conn.,, Dec. 29.-Ella
Eager, whose body, torn and dismem-
bered, was found OH the road of the
Sort Line in this city, committed suicide
by throwing herself under the wheels of
the locomotive which her husband, En-
gineer Fred Eager, was running. The
couple had quarreled two weeks before
and had separated. The wife grew
moody over her misfortune, and the
neighbors say that she often remarked
that she wished she was dead.
At O'Clock in the evening she put on
her things and went out. She went to
the station and her husband saw her
there just as he had come for duty,
ready to make his run to New London.
He did not appear anxious to see his
wife, and it is supposed that Mrs.
Eager, noticing his Indifference, became
desperate and resolved on suicide.
The woman walked away from the
depot and followed route along the
railroad track. Her husbands tram
started at :55. At that hour she was g
few hundred yards from the depot. The
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SOME TRUTH IN 1T.
Mediation With Spain is Progressing
Reasonably Well.

Mediation With Spain is Progressing g
Reasonably Well.
WASHINGTON, Dec. z9.-From official
premier, Canovas, has sent to Secretary
Olney communication accepting the
medition OF the United States in carry
out autonomy for Cuba. It is said no
such letter has been sent, nor has. any
thing of such nature passed through
the Spanish officials here. Negotiations
toward home rule have proceeded for
some months and the last phase of these
negotiations indicated enlargement of the
home rule laws adopted by the Spanish
cortes last year, but not put in execu-
tion. The arrangements embrace the
election of the entire Cuban congress, in
stead of a mixed congress of Is elected
members and 15 appointed by the queen
regent, and also complete control OF
Cuba on her tariff question. The latest
statement regarding SPANS intention
with respect to the paci6cation of Cuba
therefore deals with the past phases Of
them, Spain having decided on consid-
eTably more liberal scheme of reforms
than the old, to which the latest publ.
cation on the subject has reference. AS
yet, however, the negotiations with re-
spect to the enlarged reforms are tenta.
tive. A draft of them has not been re-
ceived as yet at Washington, and the in.
formation on them is of general nature
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train came on with increasing speed and
achieved rapid momentum when it came
to Mrs. Eager. To carry out her re-
solve was the work of an instant.
After keing killed, Der body was car
ried along for 1000 yerds, when it was
caught in frog of the track and thrown
to one side. The husband sped away on
his engine, little thinking of what the
machinery under his feet had done.
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Denied Also at MADRID.

MADRID, Dec. 29.-An emphatic de-
nial is given here to the report credited
to the Washington Post that Senor Du-
puy de LONE, the Spanish minister at
Washington, and Secretary Olney have
concluded negotiations for the. accept
ance by Spain of the gold Offices of the
United States in settlement of the Gu
ban insurrection.
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scenes in this new and rapidly develop
ing contest for commercial supremacy
find little matter for pride in present
tendencies.
This is the statement of United States
Consul Bell, of Sydney, contained in his
report to the state department upon the
opening of the new Japanese steamship
line between Yokohama and Australia.
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In the Denial Business themselves.

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-Offcials of the
Cuban junta in this city disclaim any
knowledge of DIR. Belancourt, whose ar
rest in Havana has been reported. The
junta officials also deny all knowledge
of the reported failure of the Three
Friends expedition, and assert that SO
far as they know her arms and men
were safely landed on Cuban coil.
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Buoklen,s Ar,nca salve.

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1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac.
ton. or money refunded. Price % cents
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CUr1cuRA REMEDIES arc sold tnrouehous the
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our Rival on the Pncifio.

WAsHrNeroN, Dec. 29.-Japan has a
larger carrying trade on the Pacific than
the United States, and Americans who
are near enough to watch the shifting
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Refr1eerator Line.

Attention of shippers is called to the
new refrigerator line operated by the
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
between Portland, Huntington. Spokane
and intermediated points, leaving Port.
land on train %, Wednesdays and Satur.
days. E. E. LYTLE, Agent.
The American guide., 1896-11-21
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Arkansas Baptlsts.

The Arkansas State Baptist kssocia-
ton met at Hot Springs in animal ses-
sion, ex-Gov. Eagle presiding. Among
the most interesting of the addresses
was that of Rev. John 5. Wood, oi
Hamburg. father of Judges J, B. ana
c. D. Wood, Of Hot Springs and Little
Rock. Rev. Wood was introduced as
probably the oldest Baptist in the
state, having been actively engaged
In pastoral duties since 1851 He said
the great Baptist cause germinnted
in this state in 1874. and has been
steady on its advancement since that
time. He spoke entertainingly of the
early history of the church and its
progress in Ashley, Drew, Bradley and
Union counties, comparing its condi'
ton at that time with that of the
present day.
The following officers were elcctedi
Ex.-Gov. Eagle, PRESIDENT W. E. At
kinson and'J. NJ. Hart, vicc-pres'dentsi
secretary, Hon. John G, B. Sims, of
Conway; assistant secretary, j. IL.
Peay; treasurer, W. A. Clark, of tho
Arkansas Baptist. Committee on Gre
dentials-E b. Miller, A. Andrews and
p. c. Barton.
The convention sermon was preached
in the city assembly hall by Presiding
officer J, P. Eagle Including dele
gates and visitors there were 400 in at
tendance
The American guide., 1896-11-21

watching for him. too, but he most
caught her."
"Oh, how terrlblc!" Edith cried. "IIo
might have killed her"
"Hc come precious near II when this
baby was three months old, lie knocked
her downstairs, There, there, dear"
for little Bcrnlcc was crying.
"Lct me get her a glass Of warm
milk" and Edith hurried away.
when she returned she had regaincd
her composure. She noticed Norah's
tenderness with the child and also no
ticcd what u wan little face u was that
turned away from the milk TO watch
Mnudc and Mabel.
The child was dressed in pink CASH
mere trimmed with costly lace. There
were couple OF rings on her tiny hand.
But Edith turned from these details TO
study the peculiar look in the dull blue
eyes.
as she ill9" she asked, gently. "IIcr
eyes are 30 heavy"
They're always no." Norah an
swered. with sigh. "rvc nuiscd her
since she wns born, and love her bet
ter than the mother who bore her does.
but, maam, it's easy to sec Bcrnice
Isn't just right The doctor says she
can't live long. There was two babies
before her and they both went sudden
like, No constitutions, you see"
An exclamation Of horror broke from
Mrs. Matthews lips, "Thc poor moth
crl How can she bear III"
Norah shrugged her shoulders and
rose, II must be going, You've been
very kind, ma'am. As TO the mistress,
she has society and lne clothes. Don't
blame her TOO much. | think that
brute KILLED hei woman's soul years
The American guide., 1896-11-21

ago. We give a BIZ dinner to-morro"
nicqht The maste Twill be sobered by
that fine. Giyipp{ thanks, you know
Now. Bernice. pet or'9i VIII take you
home and put you y pea.
Edith accompnn I'd her caller to the
door. As she s.oo, watching her cross
the street a brisl step came up the
walk.
"rm late, iit,lsavife," and Hiram
Matthews stoop.d pr The kiss which he
never forgot. way Eehh' you are
crying"
"oh, Hiram, n SO glad tomorrow
is Thanksgiving; slad. May the ueaf
Father in HeaventQrgive me 'or my
wicked words ant thoughts I've so
much to be than p Tor. Come IN Dy
the fire and I'll te lyou all about H.
Hope Daring, in Nfmankind'
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SOUTHERN GLEAklNGS.
Defense Of Southern HarborA

Gov. Mitchell OF Florida has sent the
following letter to the governors OF
states:
In view OF the danger which threatens the
defense,ess gulf and South Atlantic seaporis
Of the United States. we have deemed II proper
to issue a call for Q convention in the interests
Of the gulf and South Atlantic harbors, and
their dcfenses and their improvement The
object OF this convention, which will assemble
at Tampa. Fla. on the seth day Of January
1897, is to discuss methods for the proper de-
fense OF southern harhors. and also TO devise
means for their betterment
The growing importance OF southern sea
ports and their prospect in the near future OF
a large increase In maritime business should
stimulate the citizens Of the southern states 10
provide In season for the Improvement ana Ut.
tense OF their seaports. As loyal citizens OF
this republic 1t behooves us TO heed the
ndmonltious OF wisdom and endeaVor 10
speedily place our defeuselcss southern ports
In a condition to protect US from the possible
peril OF foreign invasion.
In the interest, therefore, Of this important
subject, we respectfully request your excel
lenoy to honor this convention with your pres
ence. and also to appoint delegates from yonr
commonwealth to attend tho same.
Kindly forward the names OF such delegates
when appointed by your exoellency TO IL j.
Cooper. secretary Of the board Of trade Tampa,
Fla Respectfully II. l. MITCHELL
Governor OF Florida.
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arms and looking at the house across
the way.
"The nurse is dressing little Bernlce
Ashley" she thought. 81 can see her.
And there is the cook at the door CIV
ing the grocer boy his orders. Mrs.
Ashley was at the ball last night. She
is sleeping this morning, undisturbed
by work or children. Plenty Of money,
three servants, the entrance into culti-
waited society, yes, I'm sure Mrs. Ashley
can truly observe Thanksgiving"
"oh, fear I'm wicked" she went on
us Faye nestled her curly head on her
mothers shoulder. But I'm so tired
of being poor. OF course, appreciate
my husband. my babies, and my cozy
home These are Just common bless
ings, though. everyone has them and
some so many others"
The next day Edith was sitting by
the window waiting for her husbands
coming. Mrs. Murphy Ind just gone
home. and in the pantry was the turkey
all ready for the oven, mince and pump
kin pies, cranberry tarts, and dainty
rose cake.
The table was laid for tea in the DIN
ing-roum. When Hiram came there
would only be the oysters to cook. Lit
tie Faye was asleep while Maude and
Mabel were building an imposing block
house on the rug in front of the open
fire.
"Uow happy they are" the young
mother thought. "lf ! could have a
nurse to care for them ami leisure to
teach theml AS it is I've hardly time
to listen to their prayers"
Just then a loud cry reached her.
The hall door of the house opposite was
dashed open and a woman came flying
down the steps shricking for help. 1t
was Mrs. Ashley, and close behind her
came the halt-clothed figure of u man.
| Edith could see his clenched fist up
lifted while dreadful oaths reached her
ears.
In moment the scene was one OF
confusion. The servants rushed out
screaming. Edith hurried to the door
in time 10 see policeman trip up the
frantic man and to hear the nurse girl
who had tho Ashley child in her arms,
say.
"Oh, he'll be all right in the morn
| ing. | wish they'd hurry up and get
things quiet. This baby Is shivering
with the cold"
"Will you bring the little girl In by
the fire2" Edith asked.
"I'll be glad to, ma'nm, for minute
Was you scared. or did you know" he
| girl continued. rs she followed Mrs
Matthews into the sltting-room.
"Know whnt?" Edith asked, lighting
u lamp. "Who was that MANI"
"Landl It was the master Mr.. Ash
ley" and Norah proceeded to rub little
Bernice's hands In hers. ~ dea't be.
llevc you undcrstani she went IN. us
II possible we have lived 80 near for
three months and YOU never lmcy thnt
MIR. Nglilcy had th0m times wncievcr
he went on n SPREE The mistress was
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Thanksgiving. Had you forgotten it?'
Edith Matthews paused before re-
plying to her husbands question. The
pause might have been accounted for
by the fact that Mabel, the other twin,
insisted that her oatmeal should like
wise bc resugared.
After attending to this, Mrs Mat.
thcws said, listlessly; "No, | had not
forgotten It. But it doesn't make any
difference anyway"
"What, Thanksgiving not make any
difference? Why, Edith, what Is the
matter?" and Hiram Matthews set
down his coffee cup and stared at his
wife.
She shrugged her shoulders. "ls 1t
the dinner You mean? Well, send up
anything you like. As to the real spirit
OF Thanksgiving, I've nothing to be
especially thankful for. oh, dcarl The
baby Ia crying" and leaving her break
fast, Mrs. Matthews hurried away,
"Poor little woman" thought her hus.
band. "Shc has to work too hard. !
wish | could afford to keep girl for
her. But nothing to be thankful for,
that doesn't 1und like Edith"
When baby llyc had been hushed to
sleep 1t was tlmc for Hiram to start
for the store. lie had lifted the twins
from their high chairs and united thclr
bills. lie had also thoughtfully put the
coffee pot on the stove and the steak in
the oven. that Edith might not find her
breakfast cold when she had inc to iin-
ish IL.
"Good.by, llt,le wife," he said. draw
inc her to him. "l'll send up some
thing for Thanksgiving, and see Mrs.
Murphy about coming 20 help You to-
morrow. Don't DO much extra work,
for there will be just ourselves, How
/ wish we could have gone 10 the old
home, Still | feel like giving thanks,
Edith, for my home, my babies and
you"
Words like these are usually sweet 10
wife. nu, Elith had been KEEP, awake
the greater part Of the night by n
,eething baby, E, she replied, wenrily;
"Get whatever you like. Perhaps ]
should feel thankful II we were rich.'
~ hopc we may be some day." Hiram
began, bu, she interrupted him, impa'
ticntly,
"Somc dayl When am old and gray.
II is now want tho things money can
buy, iuNuries for my babies, leisure for
you and me, time TO develop my ma
lure. Well, III postpone my thanks
giving I'M have something TO give
thanks for"
In spite OF her flppant words, Edith
clnng for moment TO her husband.
Ills face was grave, but he whispered,
Pnderly; My darling" and going out
attempted to close the door softly be-
mind him.
But the sharp November wind caugh,
IL from his hand and II slammed no
loudly that Faye started up with fret
ful cry, Al the same moment Maulc
managed TO upset gloss Of water for
which she had been reaching, and added
her cries To fayc'a
"Thankful indeed" Edith said. ns
after few moments OF alternate scoth.
lng md scoldlng she succeeded In quiet
lnc both children. She sat down at the
vi,t.ngroom window with Faye In her