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cities to Have Special Stamps.

Representative Pugh, of Kentucky, has
prepared bill to permit cities of 100000
or more inhabitants to obtain postage
stamps OF special designs. His bill
provides that any number of inhabitants
of any city of the United States con-
tanning population Of 100000 or more,
as shown by the United States census
of 1890, or as shown by any future United
States census, as may desire, may unite
In petition for the issuance of postage
stamps special designs commemorating
the history of said city or the memory
of inhabitants thereof now deceased,
but no such speciel postage stamp shall
be designed, made, or used to advertise
the business of any individual, firm, COR
poration, or society.
The petition asking for these special
stamps must be delivered to the post
master of their city and by him forwarded
to the Postmaster General at Washington,
who shall report the same to the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury, and the latter,
upon finding that the provisions of this
act have been complied with, shall furnish
postage stamps Of special design to the
postmaster of that city for the use of the
people upon the same terms and con-
ditions that postage stamps are now
supplied.
Representative Pugh says there is
considerable sentiment throughout the
country in favor of stamps Of special
designs, and he hopes to receive favor
able report of his bill at an early day.
Mr., Pugh in his bill provides against any
fraud or deception being practiced on the
government, and that the cost Of engrav-
ing and printing these stamps will fall
on the people Of the city and not the
taxpayers of the country Washington
Post.
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One or two skillful men who have his
confidence play upon his fears for the
safety Of his own investments and those
Of q coterie Of friends, and paint pictures
Of the ruin which will befall the whole
country if the treasury should on some
wet morning find itself unable to hand
over twenty-five and eight-tenths grains
Of gold every time a dollar bill is pre-
sented for redemption. The President
knows little Of the principle Of finance,
and is doubly handicapped by his
obstinate self-confdence. This being
the case, the keen New York bankers
prey upon his ignorance and upon his
assumption of knowledge with disastrous
results to the treasury."-Com
Nation,
The advocate., 1896-01-29

One day the newspapers tell us that
Grover Cleveland is a man Of "great
strength of character, " the next that he
is so weak and ignorant as to be the
plaything of shsrp.witted BANKERS. A
Washington correspondent says: "There
are those who boldly declare that the
real secret Of the Presidents weakness
in the face of a seemingly financial
emergency il Of a personal character.
The advocate., 1896-01-29

and it passed to Venezuela itself when
Spain, at the end OF long and bloody
war, conceded independence to the
colony and republic was established
Chic0qO Tribune.
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POLITICAL ECONOMY.
Reform Writers and Speakers Should Study
Fundamental Principles.

EDITOR ADVoCATE:-As constant
reader Of reform papers, publications
addresses, ETC., am impressed by the
general lack Of clearness and of def
mite views of causes Of and remedies
for the abuses complained of. Toe
often the same writer or speaker will
bitterly condemn a certain result OF
antecedent causes or policies which
could not possibly produce any other
result than the one condemned, yet
have no word Of reproof for, or even a
defense Of, the policies producing the ef-
fects complained Of. The result is often
seen In propositions for remedies
which would prove as disappointing
az has the Republican remedy Of "pro-
lection" proven to the Western farmer
Even the sblest leaders are too much
given TO glittering generalities and
vague sentimentslism, rather than Spe-
ciJfc measures on definite question.
The mere negstion of the policies Of
other parties does not satisfy the un-
preiudiced thinker, nor does the dec
laratlon that If given power Our party
will reform all abuses. Other parties
have, and continue to make, q similar
promise, and we know from experience
that parties In power do not take up
new issues nor sntsgonize vested in
terests In vested wrongs.
The reform-Or elimination--of any
public wrong must consist in a specific
actin doing something, and reform
parties must have definite policy in
regard to one or more important ques-
tions. Otherwise 1t is only one more
political machine seeking power.
In accord with this theory the writer's
and the speakers Of such party should
have clear and well defined ideas of
the causes producing the wrongs they
propose to remedy, for only through
removsl of causes can any wrong be
righted. This will enable them to edu-
cate the people and produce public
sentiment strong enough to remove
the causes Of the wrong.
To have this clearness Of view a
knowledge of political economy is In
dispensible-ss much so az q knowl-
edge of the alphabet Is necessary in
teaching reading, or knowledge of
arithmetic in teaching the higher math-
ematics. Without such knowledge the
reasoning is likely to involve only a
part Of the factors involved In the
problem, or to start from an assumed
or unsound premise, hence to reach an
unsound conclusion.
It Is q mistake to think q fair degree
Of knowledge of economic science
difficult to obtain, or that the best su-
thorities disagree, or that the science
as now formulated does not uphold
Justice and popular rights, nor con-
denim monopoly and special privilege.
The 1893 edition Of "Ely's Elements of
Political Economy for Schools and
Colleges" should be owned and studied
by sll who aspire or pretend to instruct
voters; or perhaps q better book for
amateurs Is Henry Georges progress
and Poverty" which briefly but very
clearly snalyzes the teachings of the
standard authorities, making many
important corrections which have been
accepted as sound by later writers Of
40 -o..,,Ao -, hoGh atdan ~ kko A.
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Harper's Magazine
In 1896.

BriseiS, new novel by WILLIAM BLACK,
written with all the authors WE'LL known
charm OF manner, was begun in the December
number, 1895, and Will continue until May.
new novel by GEORGE DU MAURIRE, entitled
The Martian, will also begin during the year.
1t Is not too much to say that no novel has
ever been awaited with such great expectation
as the successor to Irilby. The Personal RecOl.
lectl0nS OF Joan Of Arc will continue and will
relate the story Of the failure and martyrdom
OF the Maid Of Orleans. Other important fc-
ton OF the year will be o novelette, by MARK
TWAIN, under the title, Tom Sawyer, Detective;
q humorous three.part tale called Two MOrmOnS
from Muddlety, by LANGDoN ELWYN MITCHELL;
and short stories by OCTAVE THANET, RICHARD
HARDING DAVIS, MARY E. WILKINS, JULIAN
RALPH, BRANDER MATTHEWS, OWEN WIsTRR,
and other we'll. known writer's
PROF. WOODROW WILSON will contribute six
papers on George Washington and his times,
with illustrations by HOWARD PYLE. PoULT-
NEY BIGELoWs history Of The German Struggle
FOR Liberty. illustrated by r. CATION WOOD
WILLIE, will be continued through the winter.
Two papers on St. Clair's defeat and Mad An
thony Wayne's victory, by THEODORE RoosE.
yELT,with graphic Illustrations will be printed
during the year.
noteworthy feature Of the Magazine during
1896 Will be serles Of articles by CAsPAR w.
WHITNEY, describing HE trip Of $500 miles on
snow-shoes and with dog,sledge trains into
the unexplored Barren Grounds of British
North America In pursuit Of wood bison and
musk oxen. Mr.. WHITNEY's series will have
the added interest Of being illustrated from
photographs taken by himself
The Volumes Of the Magazine begin with the
numbers for June and December Of each year.
When no time Is mentioned, subscriptions
Will begin with the number current at the
time Of receipt Of order.
Remittances should be made by Postofice
Money Order or Draft, to avoid chance or loss.
Newspapers are not TO copy this advertisement
tOithout The express order Of Harper & Brothers.
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.
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Address HARPER & BROTHERS,
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Scientific Control of Mineral Water.

Professor Oscar Liebreich Of the Uni
versity of Berlin points out that owing
to the fact that aperient waters are
formed by impregnation of the water
in natural basins containing the active
mineral constituents, there is always
great danger of Inconsistency in the
quantity of the mineral constituents
present. This is very serious mat
ter since it involves uncertainty in
dosage. ut is therefore a matter for
high satisfaction" says Professor Lie
breich (Therap. Monatshefte), that the
aperient water 'Apenta, from the vi
Hunyadi Springs in Ofen, has been
placed under State control. The Royal
Hungarian Chemical institute ministry
of Agriculture) has undertaken this
charge, and therefore it is now possible
to obtain water which is free from
injurious extraneous waters infected
with organic substances. The analysis
has been published by Professor Lieb-
ermann, Director of the said institute
The proportion of sulphate of soda to
sulphate of magnesia is 15.432 to
24.496S in the litre. so that 'Apenta' is
to be classed with the best aperient
waters, and may be pronounced one
of the strongest.
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STOCKS-In this city, November 25th
Richard Stocks, husband of Phoebe
Stocks and father of c. B. Stocks, a ma
tive of England, aged SO years, II months
and II days.
Friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral this
(Friday) afternoon, at O clock, from the
funeral parlors of Miller & McMullen
No. 9O5 X street, /. 0. 0. F. Temple
Interment private.
REGAN-In this city, November 25th
John J. Regan, son of John Regan and
brother of Mrs. VIM. NJ. Lamphrey and
uncle of the late Irine A Lamphrey, a
native of California, aged 81 years, 3
months and % days. (Nevada and Placer
County papers please copy)
Funeral notice hereafter.
HOWE-In this city, November 23d, I.e-
land Howe, a native of Vermont, aged
76 years.
Friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral Sun
day, at p. M, from Masonic Hail. cor
ner Sixth and X streets.
BONTE-Entered into rest November oath,
John Harmon G. Bonte, D. D., husband
of Emily w. Bonte Gather of Charles c.
and Fannie s. Bonte Mrs George W.
Reid and Mrs. James II. Parkinson) a
native of Ohio, aged GA years.
Funeral from St PauPs Church to-
day, at 80 p. m. Friends invited to at
tend services at the church. Interment
private
JONES-In this city, November 25th,
Early, son of r. II. and N j. Jones, a
native of California. aged 8 months
fully invited to attend the funeral
to-day Friday), at 10 o'clock a. M, from
the residence of the parents, No. 800
alley, Third and Fourth. l. and M streets
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YESTERDAYS COURSING.
San Francisco Dogs Capture Most of
the rlOney.

1t was great sport that was witnessed
by the large crowd that attended yes
terday's coursing at Agricultural Park.
The weather was clear, the air crisp,
the ground soft. and the dogs and
hares We're in fine fettle.
OF the four prizes three were cap
tured by the San Francisco crack dogs,
Moondyne, Nellie Conroy and Lissak,
the fourth falling to Joseph Kelly's
Jack. But there were other San Fran
cisco cracks that went down with the
Sacramento contingent - Skyball, VAL
ley Queen, Right Bower and others.
James Grace, Jr., Of the Bay City
officiated as Judge, and the veteran
slipper, James Wren, manipulated the
leash as only he can do. The first
prize, 500. was won by D. j. Healy's
Moondyne; second, $40, by ]. r.
Grace's Nellie Conroy; third, $22 81,
by Cronin & McDonald's Lissak, and
fourth, SD 80, by Joseph Kelly's Jack.
Many of the courses were very excit-
ing, and the spectators were at times
worked up to high pitch of en-
of the running:
D. j. EuIIlOIlu > OlQeH w. peat l..
Kennedy's Airship.
NJ. Welsh's Tipperary beat Devine &
Tevlin's Prince Lief.
J. F. Grace's Nellie Conroy beat ].
Mangan's Pansy.
Cronin & McDonald's Skyball bea.
Nethercott Bros Red Cloud
j. F. Grace's Deceiver beat D. NJ
Hanrahan's Pluto.
Nethercott Bros Forest Queen beat
E. Walsh's Paderewski
Joseph Kelly's Jack beat O'Brien &
McDonald's Defender.
OBrien & Steigler's Dynamite beat
j. j. Edwards Valley Queen
D. j. Healy's Moondyne beat R. Halls
Electricity.
Devine & Stout's Straight Tip beat
T. Barrett's Eclipse.
Cronin & McDonald's Lissak beat P.
w. Sheehan's Governor Markham
P. ]. Reilly's Right Bower beat D.
Reid's Tam O'Shanter.
c. Gallihers Duke Orlando beat Ryan
& Ryan's E. V. d.
Second series-Tipperary beat Olden
w, Nellie Conroy beat Skyball. Forest
Queen beat Deceiver, Jack beat Dyna-
mite, Moondyne beat Straight Tip. Lis
SAX beat Right Bower, Duke Odlando
a bye
Third series-Nellie Conroy beat Tip
perary, Jack beat Forest Queen, Moon
dyne beat Duke Orlando, Lissak a
bye.
Fourth series-Nellie Conroy beat
Jack. Moondyne beat Lissak
Final series-Moondyne beat Nellie
ConroY
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ization is but sixty-six years old, hav-
ing been formed in 1880. Yet in that
time they have gone about doing good
wherever man resides, and have es-
tablished homes for the feeble and the
orphans, and hospitals for the unfor-
tunate.
Whether in the hospital or on the
field of battle where the bullets flew
thickest, there has been their place,
and the good they do has been recog-
nized by everybody. During the late
civil war President Lincoln asked for
and received 400 of these Sisters for
Northern hospitals and battle-fields,
and nobly did they perform their part.
Their hospitals are found in nearly
every city in the land. and it has been
cause for comment heretofore that no
such an institution existed in the city
an institution belonging to and abso-
lutely controlled by the order.
Dr. Simmons did well for the city
when he conveyed to the Sisters Of
Mercy the property on which the build
ing is being erected, continued Mr..
Clarken. There is no physician in the
city but is grateful for the favor, and
SiCdt CISuit is uue 10 The OlSlGIS tudt
such progress has been made within
the limited time they have owned the
property When, fifteen months ago,
1t came to them, two solitary patients
We're enrolled, while at the present time
numbers were being turned away be-
cause there is no room for their recep-
ton.
In conclusion Mr.. Clarken said he
knew every citizen in the city would
assist in making the hospital a success
in every sense Of the word He desired
to congratulate the citizens of Sacra-
mento that in the building under con-
struction they would have an edifice
that would compare with any in the
State, and in which all the comforts of
home would be prepared for the suf :
ferers who passed it's portals, and this
was one of the things which would
make it prosperous, and cause it to
live forever.
AT the close of the address the choir
sang "Laudate," after which the pro-
cession again formed and returned to
the old hospital building, the Institute
band meantime playing national airs.
This concluded the ceremony, and the
assemblage dispersed
The new hospital building, which is
approaching completion, is four stories
in hight and will be supplied with all
modern conveniences and comforts for
patients
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The Fair.

To-day is the opening of The Fair,
the new idea in the storekeeping line.
The location is in the eastern store
room of the old Nonpareil, on street,
near Fifth. The peculiar features of
The Fair are an assorted stock, COM
prising a little of everything The
stock is small, but the prices will be
smaller, as it is the policy of the pro-
prietors to buy for cash whatever and
wherever they can to advantage, and
give the patrons the benefit, whether
the articles be dry goods or hardware.
Low prices on everything will be the
rule, and all who contemplate buying
toys and holiday goods will find the
truth Of this announcement.
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Sacramento Products,

During October the freight shipments
for the East by rail from Sacramento
over the Southern Pacific, amounted tc
Il, 492 tons. They consisted of beans
borax, brandy, canned goods, cattle
dried fruit, fresh fruit, hides, hops
horses, leather lumber, nuts, ores, po-
tatoeS, powder, quicksilver, raisins
saddlery, canned salmon, sheep, veg
etables, wine, wool, woolen goods, and
other products.
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Separate
Skirts,
Plush Capes.

Within the past few weeks we
have been making unusual prepa-
ratlons for a sale at this time OF
Separate Skirts. The garments
are now here, and we believe that
you will agree with us that our
New York buyers have sent us
choice selections. The lot Includes
the latest black cloths in the mar
ket, such as
Handsome Raised Figures.
Rich Black Figured Satin Sol
els.
Black Lizard Cloths.
Silky Figured Mohairs.
Black Armure Cloths.
Black Figured Satin de Chenes,
etc.
We desire to make this the most
interesting Skirt Sale of the season,
and to do so prices have been made
low for the fine goods we shall
offer. 1t is almost needless to say
that these are perfect fitting skirts.
decidedly new, tailor made, very
handsome designs, and by far the
best assortment we have offered
this season.
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gagged in burning brush in the vicinity
of Eighteenth and u streets. Officers
Bagley and Douglas brought the offend
ers to the City Prison, and they will ex-
plain matters to Justice Henry this
morning.
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JOhnSon-Van Buskirk.

The fight at the Athletic Club, De-
cember 11th, will be battle of giants;
81 80
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Fair Oaks Wood Yard.

Best and cheapest wood in the mar
ket Tenth and Q streets. Telephone
your order. Orders left at Alsip &
Co.'S will be filed
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Mems Hose.

double heels and toes; special value,
% cents pair. VIM. M. Petrie, G22 ]. =
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Bargains-5-fb pail Eastern lard,
35c; lob pail, Zoe; new sweet corn. 4
for 25c; oysters, 5 for 25c; cranber-
ries, 1Oc quart. Beesley & Son, SIS J.
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GladneSS Comes

Va, 9Th a better understanding of the
wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills. which vanish before proper eff
forts-pentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constlpated condl-
tion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
iy removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its benehcial
effects are due to the fact, that 1t is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its oene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputab bic druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
ard The system is regular, laxatlves or
other remedies are then not needed. IL
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most sklliful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
one should have the best. and with the
weil-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
psed and gives most general satisfaction
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Bisque Figures.

Nothing SO ornamental or at
tractive for odd corners or nantels,
as pretty Bisque Figures. We have,
quite an assortment of these goods
at the following prices, in fancy
colors and new designs: 25c and
soc TO So each.
The record-union., 1896-11-27

John Bellmer & Son, at Tenth and n
streets, are now satisfied they can
please everybody, as they have laid in
a fine stock of choice groceries and are
the depot for the celebrated Freeman
butter.
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The balance Of Lesser Bros stock of
fine clothing at 80 cents on the dollar
to-day and tomorrow at THE Model"
corner Sixth and K.
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ADJUSTMENTS,

This evening at the Clunie Opera
house the last night but two of Lit
tie Lord Fauntleroy." in which little
Mildred is making such distince sue
cess as Cedric, the little nobleman.
This is the last week in which Manager
Todd gives away orders for fine cray
on portraits
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picked hams on the coast. Try them.
Mohr & Yoerk Packing Company.
The record-union., 1896-11-27

Order a first-class homemade mincs
pie or fruit cake for Thanksgiving from
the Pacific Grove Bakery, S23 st.
The record-union., 1896-11-27

Prescriptions reliably compounded at
Green's new drug store, corner Seventh
and K, Golden Eagle Hotel block.
The record-union., 1896-11-27

Removed-Dr. Mary M. Cronemiller,
10 62S1a and Res. ILL F. See card.
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Do not delay longer the payment of
your State and county taxes. This is
the last week to escape penalty.
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It is new to guarantee tea
satisfactory. Scht22ing's Best
is SO guaranteed by your
grocer.
Why? Because we sup
ply him the tea and the
money.
It is such tea as you will
be glad to get besides.
SehiAng 1 Company
SaA fsaueisco am
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Something New.

"The Imprisoned knight,," SIM
plest but most difficult puzzle OF
modern times. cannot fail to inter-
est anybody, young or old. Price,
I2C.
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Call and get our prices on stoves. M
Hirsch, 1913 and 1915 street.
The record-union., 1896-11-27

Settle your State and county taxes
This week is the last to escape the II
per cent. penalty.
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Onyx Tables
and Banquet Lamps.

Have you ever thought how much :
more you can improve the appearance ,
of your best room by the addition of ,
a Banquet Lamp or Onyx Table? I
Either one or both make the finishing :
touch you have always needed for the
center of the room or by the window.
This year the new designs are more
attractive than ever before, but the
prices are lower.
Onyx Tables, gilt finish, SxS-inch
onyx top. Price, 50: larger and more
elaborate designs, SS 90, 50 so to
$40 90
Banquet Lamps, in many assorted
styles. from 81 80 to $50.
.O-4I2KSt. :
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Dr. T. Wah Hing has removed to 707
J street. Capital Tel, 2S.
The record-union., 1896-11-27

DR.. Weldon, SO6 street, extracts
teeth without pain; local anaesthetic. =
The record-union., 1896-11-27

At Pythian Castle Hall this evening
the Capital City Amateur Dramatic
Company will present the lively three
act society comedy, Comrades. The
young ladies and gentlemen of the COM
pany have been for some time under
the direction Of Frederic Clark, late of
the Mckee Rankin Company, and he
is encouraged to say that they will give
a performance well worth witnessing.
The comedy itself is a very clever thing,
and the young people who present it are
earnest and ambitious to give ii well.
Miss Mabel Carmichael who has the
leading role. will be remembered as
sacramento girl Of fine voice and nat
ural ability and a reader of a good order,
and who so impressed professionals
with her dramatic quality that they
cast her in 'As You Like It." played on
Capitol Park some months ago under
the auspices of the Elks. when she had
distinct success. Miss Hand is an
other OF the young women in the cast.
who is represented as having special
ability and some dramatic experience.
They will be supported by MIR. Clark,
the professional, and by Miss Louise
Gibson and Messrs. Herbert Smith.
Charles Baker and Mr.. Goodrich. The
young people wish TO make the COM
pany permanent one for dramatic
study. and frankly ask the public to
come and criticise them. They promise
an enjoyable performance. and have
placed the price of admission at twen-
ty-five cents, just enough to meet ex-
penses.
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Spelling Board.

This toy is never failing source
of amusement for children, as well
as being instructive. The letters
are movable, SO that any ordinary
word can be spelled. Price, 75c