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The record-union., 1897-12-31
Good Old Days.

Time lends enchantment, and When
neoDle sigh for the good old days Of
yore it proves many things, among
them the fact that the people OF the
nineteenth century do not know when
they are well off.
No sane person would exchange ele-
vators. telephones. steam heat and elec-
trio lights for the kerosene misery OF
century ago, and yet we constantly near
references to lovely times of yore and
the days of good Queen Bess-" The
comparison between the dinner table
of that time and of to-day is sutfi-
cient to illustrate the ridiculous side
of this romantic yearn for things winch
are gone. Instead of spotless drapery
glittering cut glass and silver, the peo-
ple In Elizabeths time sat down before
rouah- -hewn tables covered by no cloth
Joints of meat were brought IN on the
spits on which they had been cooked,
and nobody troubled 10 carve. but
hacked the meat in the rudest way
great chunks being given the hungry
CUES IS. These guests helped them
selves with their fingers and their
plates were only huge slices of thick
bread which were afterward eaten The
remnants of any morsel were thrown
under the table to the dogs which hung
about. As the floors had no carpets
and were covered with rushes, there
was nothing to spoil, but the idea Of
the debris of meal littering the floor
and perhaps remaining there. if the
dogs had not happened to be hungry
is decidedly unpleasant.
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OverCOatS
for New Years.

The style, fit, material and
price of our Overcoats are
all weighty arguments in ia
yor OF buying from us.
Good weight Blue or Black
Kersey Overcoats, velvet col
lars. The best possible value
at $40.
Top Overcoats, tan color,
SIC Is to $50.
Double-breasted Chinchilla
Goats and Vests, for men
who do not wish to wear an
overcoat, S., 81 so and $40,
Leather Coats, with cordu-
roy lining. Protection against
wet, wind or cold. 81 Is and
So Pr.
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FACTS FROM THE ARMY.

During 1897 no less than fifty-three
retirements have taken place from the
army Of the United States, and the
officers have all been placed upon the
retired list. Twelve of these were
Generals, and all We're men who have
been in active service and gained dis
tinction. During the same period there
have been seven designations from the
army, a larger number than usual; six
teen officers on the active list have died
and forty-one Of the retired list. Among
the latter was the sole surviving Off
Ger Of the war of 1912.
Only two officers have been dishonor-
ably dismissed from the service Of their
country. The increase of the retired list
has been smaller than in most preced
ing years. The list now contains Go
names. There will be no probable in
crease in it until 1908, when it will be
considerably swelled.
Nearly all the retirements in 1897
Awere voluntary or for disability. IN
tall but he artillery it ha5 been n go1d
year ioi' promotions. Thkt brah ahch n
he Sd vice foreshadows VI Ery fewvpr}
Fnotiols for some years 4 come. "a
heed it has become a saying that theAe
Is chance for promotion in all branches
of the service except for horses and
artillery officers.
The facts show that the American
officers do not like to surrender their
commissions; that they hold to them
with persistent pride that is very pleas
ing to those who see in constant change
decrease of efficiency. In all other
armies designations are events of every
days life in the service.
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Valuable for Illuminating.

Agent-This lamp uses only one-half
the oil Of any other. It is made of al
uminnm.
Individual--I don't see what that's
got to do with It.
Agent - Aluminium is the lightest
metal known.-Cincinna Commercial
Tribune
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STORYETTES.

AT a New England society dinner
some years ago Mark Twain had just
finished a piquant address, when Mr.
Evarts arose. showed both Of his hands
down into his trousers pockets. as was
his habit, and laughingly remarked:
Doesn't it strike this company as a
little unusual that a professional hu-
morist should be funny?" Mark waited
until the laughter excited by his sally
had subsided, and then drawled out:
Doesn't it strike this company as a
little unusual that a lawyer should
have his hands in his own pockets?'
Some twenty years ago Depew and
Horace Porter took a little pleasure
trip to Europe together. Soon after
their return home they met at a large
banquet at the Brunswick. OF course
the incidents of their trip afforded each
of them abundant material for fun
making. Il never knew how stingy
Depew really was said General Porter,
until 1 crossed the ocean with him.
Why, gentlemen, he didn't offer to buy
bottle of wine during the trip" What
was the use of my buying wine?" re-
torted Depew, when 1 could have
Porter for nothing?
In a certain case Mr. Babson was a
young lawyer of a Western town, while
the opposing counsel, Mr.. Carter, was
a much better known attorney of a
neighboring city. Mr.. Babson was
addressing the jury, and. having ex
planned a point of law to the jurors, he
turned TO Mr.. Carter with the words:
isn't that right?" Mr. Carter thought
that he had very verdant subject or
his hands, and with a smile of conscious
superiority replied: II have an office in
c., and if you have any legal prob
lens that you desire to have solved I
shall be pleased to enlighten you for
a financial consideration Not in the
least abashed, Mr. Babson drew from
his pocket a 10-cent piece and held it
out toward Mr.. Carter with the words:
Here, tell US what you know and hand
back the change" In the roar Of
laughter which followed the court
Joined.
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In response to inquiries the Record
Union" announces that the paper will
be issued tomorrow and Sunday as
usual. The "Record-Union" suspends
publication but one day in the year.
That holiday has already been taken for
1897, and will not come around again
until December %, 1898.
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Entirely Capable.

Attorney-Have you formed or ex-
pressed an opinion concerning this
case?
Vanireman-No sir: haven't formed
or expressed an opinion about anything
for eighteen months. l am the jan
itor of a womans club.-Chicago Tri-
buna.
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SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
(S. F., 5S0-In Bank-Filed December

6. F., oS0-In Bank-Filed December
% 1879
McClatchy, petitioner; Superior Court,
respondent. Contempt. Order an
nulled, Harrison, Temple and Hen
shaw, ]. J.. dissenting.
The publication of the truth as to le-
gal proceedings is not contempt of
court. Also, the criticism of the action
of the Judge, if made only in proper
response TO an unjust charge against
the publishers veracity, and without
intent to Improperly influence the pro-
ceedings of the court, would not be con-
temptuous.
Any departure from the recognized
and established principles of law, how
ever close the apparent adherence 10
mere form in method of procedure,
which has the effect to deprive one of
!, a constitutional right, is as much an ex-
cess OF jurisdiction as where there eX-
lists an inceptiye lack of power. The
substance and not the shadow deter
nines the validity of the exercise Of the
power
While the writ of certiorari is not
writ of error, it is nevertheless a means
by which the power of the court in the
premises can be inquired into, and for
this purpose the review extends not
only TO the whole of the record of the
court below, but even to the evidence
itself, when necessary to determine the
jurisdictional fact.
Contempt of court is a specific crimi-
nal ofIense, and party charged there
with, although the proceeding is more
or less summary in character, has the
same inalienable right to be heard IN
his defense, especially in a case of mere
constructive contempt, as he would
against a charge of murder or any
other crime.
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Wool and Brains

, Are the principal ingredients
, OF our mems Underwear
stock. We buy in ease lots"
from the right people. Our
selling this season has been
phenomenal.
The prices go as low as it's
safe to go, and as high as the
best quality necessitates. No
thinking man expects more
than that.
Among the best sellers at
present is fine Natural Wool
Underwear, something extra
nice, at 81 50 per garment.
Derby Ribbed Tan Under
wear, close-ftting and telling
value at 81 per garment.
Pajanias.
Mems Warm Flannelette
Suits, consisting OF loose
blouse and trousers. Fasten
. at waist with cord. 81.
. Same of Cotton and Wool
Flannel, So.
: WeinStoCk, Lubin & Co.
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itself. and such grave accusations are
made by a son against his venerable
father, not only of the flesh but in the
Lord
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Is. F., No. .679-Department Two-Filed
Decembed 2S. 1879

bECGlHDEu 90 1901.
Edwin 4. Wells, petitioner; E. S. Tor
rance, Judge of the Superior Court of
the County of San Diego, respondent.
Prohibition. Writ issue.
By Section >, Article " of the Con-
stitution, the appellate jurisdiction OF
the Superior Court is left wholly to the
discretion of the Legislature. No ap-
pellate jurisdiction is given to the Su-
perior Courts by the Constitution, but
the Legislature is permitted to give it
such appellate jurisdiction as it may
seem proper.
Section 963, C. c. p, provides, among
other things, for an appeal from any
special order made after final Judg-
ment but Section 964 declares that the
foregoing section does not apply to
cases appealed from Justices, Police or
ether inferior courts, except in certain
specified cases.
Section S74, c. c. P, providing for
appeals to Superior Courts, wholly
omits all references to orders made by
Justices of the Peace, of Judges OF the
Police Courts, whether made before or
after the judgment in the action. He'd,
that the omission of all mention OF or
ders is not only significant, but con-
clusively shows that the Legislature
did not intend to give an appeal from
such orders.
The record-union., 1897-12-31

Tomorrow will bring into force the
new primary election law of California,
the most sweeping and thorough pri-
mary law in the land. The Maryland
Legislature is now wrestling with a bill
similar in spirit TO the Califor
MIA law, as it provides for
compulsory primaries and rigid
State inspection. There, as here,
the officers of primary elections are
to be chosen from lists submitted by
the official committees of the several
political parties. Evidently the national
conference on primary reform has had
a good effect as ten States are now
seriously considering the recommended
tions urged by it's promoters. A ses-
sion of the conference is soon TO be
held. when it may be expected that
the California law Will be critically ex-
amined Officials and political organi-
zations must not lose sight of the fact
that our new primary law exacts from
them in January performance of inn
rOrtaat duties
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(No. 15,962-In Bank-Filed December
23 1879

n o.. IJ,JU =
%. 1879
Howard Smith, appellant; Ferries
and Cliff House Railway Company ct
al. respondents. Action to quiet title
and to set aside issue of stock. At
firmed.
Where one of the Justices of the Su-
preme Court is disqualified and the re-
naming Justices are equally divided IN
opinion, and there is no prospect OF an
immediate change in the personnel OF
the court, the judgment must be al
firmed.
In this case Garoutte. Van Fleet and
Mcfarland, J. J., were of the opinion
that the judgment should be affirmed,
while Beatty, C. J., and Temple and
Henshaw. J. J., were of the contrary
opinion. Harrison. j.. was disqualified.
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view of protecting the very large in
terests of Englishmen in China in case
of disturbances
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Is. F., No. 770-Department Two-t1led
December 27, 1879

L
December 81, 1879
In the matter of the estate OF John
NJ. Cavarly, deceased. Order granting
partial distribution affirmed.
A perpetuity is any limitation or con-
dition which may, not which Will OF
must, take away or suspend the apso-
lutte power of alienation for period be-
yond the continuance of lives IN pelng;
and a trust which is inalienable Tor a
period of years which may possibly eX-
tend beyond the continuance Of the
lives of persons in being at the date OF
it's execution, is void as creating per-
petuity.
When a testamentary disposition is
made to a class and possession is post
made to a class and possession is post
the class at the time to which posses
sion is postponed.
1t is a rule of construction of a gift to
a class that only those are included who
are in existence at the time of the dis
tribution.
The word issue ordinarily means
descendants to any degree.
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.so Ct.Eu 8 esaElrs pN lNE nAr

Take Laxative Bromo Quiniae Tablets. All DIR nss
lists reiaIiG the money Il Il fats To care Los fls
eut.I.c LAS L. =. u. eaci tablet
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NEW YEAR PROMISES.

Tonight will be the last of the old
year 1t will inaugurate the season of
promises of reformation. But all such
promises are offenses if they are not
backed by the determination and forti-
fed by the moral courage to keep them.
Better make no pledges than to prom
ise and violate. It is we'll enough to en-
gage in introspection and to look over
the life one has led in the old year
with a view to betterments in living for
the new year. But a promise made to
self 20 reform ones ways; to live to
greater usefulness to self and TO man
kind; to do duty more faithfully; to
love more truly; to be kinder, more
hopeful, charitable, merciful, provident
and cleanly, do us infinite harm if there
is but weak intention and slack cour-
age to stand by our pledges. He who
is brave enough to look into his inner
self, courageous enough to read his own
heart, and critical enough to scan the
record of his past, ought to have cour
age enough also to stand resolutely to
his promises for betterment. Who ever
does not do this is a moral coward and
will stand shamed before his conscience.
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Cure for insomnia.

When poets burn the midnight oil
And their lonely vigils keep.
The product OF their wakeful toll
Puts other folk to sleep.
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WeinStOCk, Lubin & Co.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
County II Sacramento, State of California.
In the natter Of the estate of ANNIE F.
HAMMlND, Deceased.
Frank sckman, executor of the estate
of said above named deceased, having filed
his petition herein duly verified praying for
an order to mortgage certain real estate
of said decedent for purposes therein set
forth,
1t is therefore ordered by the said court
that all persons interested in the estate of
said deceased appear before the said Su-
perior Court on FRIDAY, the 2lst day of
January. 1885, at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day
al the Courthouse, in the City of Sacra-
mento County of Sacramento, and State
of California. then and there to show cause
why the following real property. to wit:
The west fifty (50) feet of lot G in the block
bounded by F and G, Sixteenth and Seven
teenth streets. in the City of Sacramento,
County of Sacramento, State of California,
together with the improvements thereon,
or some part thereof, should not be mort
gagged for the amount mentioned in said
petition, to wit: One thousand dollars
(S1 ,000), or such lesser amount as to the
court or Judge may seem meet;
MATT F. JOHNSON.
Judge of said Superior Court
Holl & Dunn, Attorneys for Executor.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. STATE
of California, County of Sacramento.
In the matter of the estate of c. CHAJJN-
CEY TIETJENS. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that FRIDAY,
the 7th day of January, 1898, at 10 O'Clock
a. m. of said day. and the courtroom of
said court, at the Courthouse, in the City
of Sacramento. County of Sacramento.
and State of California, has been appointed
as the time and place for proving the
will of said c. Chauncey TietjenS, de-
ceased, and for hearing the application of
Theresa Tietjens for the issuance to her
of letters testamentary thereon.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
court. this 21st day of December. 1897
(Seal) w. B. HAMILTON. Clerk
Indorsed: Filed December p, 1897.
w. b. HAMILTON, Clerk
BY f. s. Wachhorst, Deputy.
Holl & Dunn, Attorneys for Petitioner
d22-11t
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(S. f., No. 433-Department Two-File
December %, 1879

December %, 1879
Siverhorn Co., appellant; George H.
Wheaton ct al, respondents. Sale and
delivery. Reversed.
Where the evidence wholly fails to
support the findings, and it is beyond
the province Of the appellate court to
make findings, the cause must be re-
versed for a new trial.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. STATE
of California, County of Sacramento. In
the matter of the estate of SILAS
CARLE, deceased.
the 14th day of January, 1885, at 1.3J
O'Clock p m. of said day and the court
room of said court, at the Courthouse, in
the city of Sacramento, County of Sac
ramento and State of California, has
been appointed as the time and place for
proving the will of said SilaS Carle, de-
ceased, and for hearing the application
of Malissa S. earle for the issuance to
her of letters testamentary thereon.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
court this 29th day of December. 1897,
tSeaD w. b. HAMILTON, Clerk.
BY E. S. Wachhorst. Deputy Clerk.
Holl & Dunn, Attorneys for Petitioner.
Indorsed: Filed December %, 1897.
W. B. HAMILTON, Clerk.
BY E. S. Wachhorst, Deputy.
Holl & Dunn, Attorneys for Petitioner.
d30-11t
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Forecast.

Northern California-Increasing cloud
mess Friday: easterly wind.
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Judge of said Superior Court.
Holl & Dunn. Attorneys for Executor.
IN THE sUPERIoR CoURT. sTArE

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE,
of California, County of Sacramento
In the matter of the estate of CATHE-
RINE BROWN. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Friday the
S1st day of December. 1897, at 80 O'Clock
D. M of said day, and the court room
Department one of said court. at the
County of Sacramento, and State
of California, has been appoint
ed as the time and place for proving the
will of said Catherine Brown, deceased
and for hearing the application of Mary a
lent and S. 5. Slawson for the issuance
to them of letters testamentary thereon
Witness my hand and the seal of said
court, this 18th day of December, 1897.
(Seal) w. b. HAMILTON. Clerk
BY B. II. Gallup, Deputy Clerk.
Hiram w. Johnson. Attorney for Peti-
toner. d21-td
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. STATE
of California, County of Sacramento
In the matter of the estate of s. w
RALSTON, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Friday, the
31st day of December, 1897 a 10 O'clock "a
m. of said day. and the court room of said
court, at the Courthouse, in the City of
Sacramento, County OF Sacramento and
State of California, has been appointed as
the time and place for proving the will of
said S. w. Ralston, deceased, and for
hearing the application of Marie A. Raj
ston for the issuance TO her of letters tes-
tamentary thereon.
Witness my hand and the seal OF said
court, this 20th day of December, 1897.
(Seal) w. B. HAMILTON Clerk
BY f. S. Wachhorst, Deputy Clerk.
White & Seymour, Attorneys for Peti-
toner. d21-10t
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THE SADDLE ROCK
RESTAURANT AND OYSTER HOUSE

FIRST CLASS HOUSE IN EVERY RE-
spect Ladies dining-rC0m separate
Open day and night. BUCHANAN & CAl.-
RAGHER, Proprietors. No. 1919 Second
street, between } and X. Sacramento.
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STATE HOUSE HOTEL
Corner Tenth and X Sts., Sacramento
CAPITAL HOTEL

BOARD AND ROOM 81 % TO 81 PER
day. Meals. 25c.
Accommodations first-class Free bus
10 and from Motel w. j EI-DER NJ gr
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-29

u-@-ln-u~n-u---u-uua uanuu-lnaiuun--uu-u-.-lIuas
Niger head coal at
Smiths.
Alfalfa Seed, Finest in the Land at
Smiths.
Buy your musical instruments at
Harmon's.
"A full line of saddlery goods at
e, A. Pages,
Two bars of laundry soap for
five cents at Coles ~
William Luttrell of'Smith Center
was over yesterday.
New invoice of dry goods just re-
Ceived at q. M. Coles. ~
The finest line Of spectacles in
the county at Hammers.
The ice season has opened, and
Nipps Is once more king.
For flour, ssuerkraut, sweet pick
les, go to Dunn & Duvall's.
Call in and examine the new
wash goods at @. M. Coles.
-Fifty-one applicants took the
teachers examination Saturday.
Phillips county wheat shows q
condition Of ninety-nine per cent.
Come and look over our spring
stock of harness. E. A. PAGE.
Get E. A. Pages prices on hand
made harness before purchasing else
where. &C.
Did you see those new delta
plaids at @, M. Coles? They are
beauties.
"A. W. Race Of Trenton, Mo-, is in
the city, the guest Of his sister, Mrs.
7. M. Wright.
French & Hanenkratt have just
received a carload of A No. /. black
smithing coal. 49,
Solomon township is building q
bridge over Plotner creek near Ar
thur Granger's.
William Drumhiller and daugh-
ter of Logan were Blssell House
guests Tuesday.
w. @. Coleman has gone to Ora.
ham county where he will farm dur
ing the summer.
For all kinds of blacksmithing
go to Jacob Nipps, shop one"door
east of steam feed mill. \.
The very best grades Of paints
and oils, cheaper than the cheapest,
at Harmon's drug store.
Frank Dixon and George Tanna-
hill were down to Kansas City this
week with carloads of hogs.
j. +. Morse wants to purchase a
small chunky horse, must be kind and
we'll broke to ride and drive.
Yeast, cakes manufactured fresh
each week. Bread, cakes, lunch,
suaerkrout, etc., at Sommers' bakery,
All persons knowing themselves
indebted to me will please call and
settle their account
rn @. M. COLE.
Go to g, Fl. Tucker for collins
and caskets, school furniture and sup
plies from the famous factory of Kane
& Co., Racine, Wis.
--Blacksmithing, pillow repairing
wagon work of all kinds promptly
and neatly done at Goodman's. Shop
east of the Riasall Hnnaa- /
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TOWNSHIP Trustees.

I am prepared to drive piles, con-
tract for and build bridges, on short
notice and will do the work at reason
able rates. Call on or address me at
Phillipsburg. P. j. CRooKHAM.