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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

the country, is presented at court. The
King is smitten with her charm and Sc
lects De Grarnmont as his agent to first
attack the young woman's heart. De
Grammont accepts the delicate mission,
but when he is presented to the young
beauty falls in love with her himself.
The young lady reciprocates, but her
mind is poisoned against him by two
of the ladies of the court. He sends her
presents, but they are ridiculed by the
two jealous ones as being the counter
nartS of those he has already sent them
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16
Special Dress Shirts
With Fancy BOsOms.

Dnring the Spring we have
shown many stylish Shirts with
fancy bosoms, for men, but have
some new ones that are superior to
any shown before. They have
white bodies, fancy Madras bosoms,
and separate cuffs to match. The
patterns and coloringS are the very
latest, the materials the best, work.
manship hrst-class, and fit perfect.
They are the celebrated Eclipse
brand, which in itself is a guar
antee of superiority.
The most interesting fact, how
ever, is yet to be told, namely:
that while the Shirts are Of the
superior quality and style described
above, the price-9Sc-is below
regular value.
Some of them are in the large
show window.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

the first opera given. and the cast will
be as follows, with the support of a
strong chorus and a good orchestra.
Said Pasha "a Turkish diplOmaD j.
/. Rockwell: Hassen Bey (officer Of the
Turkish patroD, Charles A Deane; Te-
rano Ca Mexican nobleman), Robert Ell
Ais: Hadad ian adventureD, o. w.
Kyle: hockey (his companion, Harry
Llewellyn; Rajah Commander Of al
tars). Francis Nicholas: Troubidad,
Nustft and Nedentft (officers), w. +.
Askins, George Bailey and d. f. Chen
soweth; Serena the Pasha's daughter),
Miss Rose Southern; Att (the ideal
Queen), Miss Maude Rockwell; Balah
Sojah Ghe Rajahs sister,, Miss Dora
Busch; Sener and Puma (attendants),
Miss Ray Hamilton.
Mrs. Annie Besant, the noted theosO-
phist and lecturer, is to appear here
Thursday evening and Friday after
noon next at the Congregational
Church Thursday evening she will
lecture on Mans Invisible Bodies: A
Glimpse Of the Unseen The lecture
will be Illustrated by stereopticon
views.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

against herself and the King, especially
the King. calling d spade a spade. In
the midst of this outburst of passion
the King steps from his place of con-
cealment, whereupon, with only a mo-
ment's embarrassment, De >Irammont,
regaining his usual suavity of man
ner, remarks with fine sarcasm: Your
majesty has done me the honor Of caves
dropping" That IS a little more than
Charles can digest, and De Grammont
is accused of treason and is arrested,
but escapes with the assistance of
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

Shouldn't you think every slim
man and every chunky man in
Sacramento would come in to see
what our lines of $40 and SIS Suits
to fit all-size men, amount to !?
They don't-not all of them
because they have had to wear
made order clothing so long that
they consider nothing else profit
able for them.
Nevertheless, the chances are
that if they did come in we could
please them thoroughly, and save
them money besides.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

any that has been used here in many
years Though the expenses are heavy
and the risk great, the popular prices
will prevail that have so long ruled at
the Opera-house. The introduction of
comic opera VIII be an agreeable
change. and ought to secure for the
management a large patronage, and
without which the venture cannot be
long continued. Said Pasha'' will be
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16
Carpet Selling.

More space seems TO mean more
business in our Carpet Department,
but what helps most are the prices
at which we are selling the best
brands of Tapestry and Brussels
Carpet. Our zoe line of new
Tapestry Carpets has no equal,
being exceptional value, and the
best and newest patterns obtainable.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16
Summer Belts.

A pretty Belt for women-the
Rob Roy-with fancy plaid center,
patent leather binding and harness
buckle, 15c,
Soft white kid Belts, with mar
row black velvet ribbon, latticed
through on either side, soc.
Imitation seal leather Belts,
leather covered and stitched
buckles, soc.
Black Morocco Belts, 25c.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16
BabV's Hosiery.

Ribbed white Silk Hose, double
heels and toes, 75c and S5c pair.
Short Cotton Socks, in shades of
tan, 25c.
Some not quite so fine, and in
white, I5c pair.
Infants fine white-ribbed Cotton
Hose, CSC pair.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

Beginning tomorrow night Manager
Todd will introduce a season of comic
opera at the Clunie Opera-house. Spe-
cial scenery has been prepared with
great care by a competent artist, new
stage fittings have been provided and
new and special furniture. A new
wordrobe is on hand for the use of the
company that is pronounced superior to
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16
The Way 1t
Used to Be.

81 " SALESMAN IN Our
SxX-NA Cloth n g Depart
NAAAMi ment was employed
W-N at one time IN a
SSWSd clothing store IN
Watertown, N. Y.
This particular store did business
IN the same way as did other
houses in Watertown, and COS
toners, after inquiring the price
of suit of clothes, always asked
how much they would "throw
in" with the purchase. He states
that in this manner they gave
away shirts, underwear, suspend
ers, neckties, handkerchiefs, etc,
the price of the clothing having
been fixed high enough in the
first place to cover the cost of
these things.
It was the habit of customers
before making a purchase to visit
all the clothing stores in Water
town to find how much each
would throw IN" The one that
appeared to be the most liberal in
this respect generally made the
sale. The purchasing public had
so little confidence in these deal
ers that It was almost impossible
to sell to a customer who had not
made the rounds of the various
houses.
The salesman referred to, since
coming to the Pacific Coast, has
been employed IN department
stores. He feels satisfied that If
a department store, with its re1ia-
bic and straightforward way Of
dealing, was located in Water
town, that it would not take the
people of that city long to appre-
ciate the blessings of such an in
stitution.
In the past, about the same con-
dition Of affairs existed in Sacra-
mento that now exists in Water
town, and it Is due to department
stores that the public can buy
with confidence, with SO little loss
of time, and with such protection
to itself.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16
@2l5EES'iI!I5 / ![:|ls |sSS!|!SD
Irish Point
Curtains Reduced.

We find ourselves with a large
assortment of medium and high
priced Irish Point Curtains. We
know of no better way to close
them out quickly than to make
temptingly low prices. This has
been done, and same can be seen
on display in our Curtain Depart
ment. Prices from 81 IS to 81 95.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

lives?" asked the visitor. "On the
third story, right up these stairs" re-
piled Brahms, and passed on. One
evening he was rehearsing a sonata
with a viOloncellist. He played rather
vigorously. for reasons of his own, till
the 'cellist at last exclaimed, Il can't
hear my own playingi" Lucky man.
was Brahms rejOinder-
James s. Maffit, the veteran panto-
mimist who originated and played the
Lone Fisherman in Rice's 'Evangeline"
for a number of years, died in Balti-
more on the 18th ult., while undergoing
surgical operation Another impor-
tant role that ne originated was that
of the Indian in THE OctOroon.' He
was sixty-five years of age and his
stage career covered period of forty
six years.
Meeker and Mack, the acrobats, vary
their act by a session of bright repair
tee, of which the following is sample:
I'm not feeling very well to-day"
Here's thirty cents. The change
will do you good"
"A woman bicyclist was arrested on
Fourteenth street a few minutes ago"
What fOr?''
'Pedaling without license"
Willis p. Sweatnam says he has a
lazy brother who only worked a half
day in his life. That was when he
swallowed a cake of yeast.
Wilton Lackaye has a new play for
next season called THE Royal Secret"
which he intends to produce next sea-
son.
Carrie Roma of Oakland goes with
May Irwin next season to play the role
of a French concert hall singer in her
new play.
VIM. A. Brady's new venture, can
ME Laurie" the scenes of which are
laid principally in New England re-
ceives its initial production in Spring.
field, Mass. George F. Marion, a
Frisco boy who is classed among the
best stage directors in the East, is di-
recting the production.
George Wilson, with Primrose and
Vests Minstrels, discourses on love and
matrimony in the following strain:
Love is tickling sensation of the
heart, which cannot be scratched
Mans heart is flint; woman's steel.
They strike the spark that becomes a
match, and sometimes it's hard to tell
which end the birthstone is on"
Sidney Armstrong, formerly of
Charles Frohmans companies, was re-
Gently married to VIM. G.. Smythe, who
managed Charley Reed and VIM. Col
lier during their tours in "Hoss and
Hoss" Mr. Smythe first came to the
coast with Frederick Warde during his
first starring tour and was last here
with Men and Women when that
play was presented at the Baldwin in
San Francisco.
Here is a story that illustrates the
difference between English and Ameri-
| can humor: A bobby with partic-
ularly ugly face stopped a cabby and
warned him against fast driving. AS
the Jehu drove slowly away he turned
in his seat and said mournfully: You
didn't send me that photograph of your
| self you promised me-
| Bobby Gaylor has discovered the
meanest man He uses his wife's bald
| head for a razor strop."
| ---------------------
IF the name "Libbey is cut in
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16
The 1907
Summer Girl.

The typical Summer girl is easily
analyzed-a pretty face, a shirt
waist, separate skirt, and a jaunty
sailor hat. Because her dress is
simple is all the greater need that
it should be right
Our Shirt Waists have a style
and dash" to them that show off
to the very best advantage the faces
and figures of those who wear
them. Great Shirt Waist selling
has been done by us this season,
and within the last few days we
have received hundreds of new
Shirt Waists in fine dimities, lawns,
and organizes. Most of these
dainty new designs are confined to
us, and cannot be had elsewhere.
Prices, 81, 81 so and So.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

If the name "Libbey is cut in r.
the glass it is guarantee itsS<so6eZ
quality is the best.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

Bobby Gaylor has discovered the
meanest man He uses his wife's bald
head for a razor Strop."
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

Nickel-plated Salt and Pepper
Shakers for Individual use. Fancy
finish, Ioc each.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16
Polka Dot Silks.

India Silks, with white polka
dots-always favorite pattern; SOC
yard. Wide, too; 22 inches.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

Friday afternoon at 3 O'Clock she will
lecture on Thoughts and Their Pow
err" Annie Besant is a member of a
noted English family and is sister to
Sir Henry Wood, distinguished publ
cist. Apart from her distinctive char
acter as a theosophist Mrs. Besant is
best known to the world as an orator.
Through the apparently casual ex-
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

Bicycle Enamel. in black, yellow
or cardinal, ISc. You can easily
apply it yourself
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

Here is story that illustrates the
difference between English and Ameri-
can humor: A bobby" with partic-
ularly ugly face stopped a cabby and
warned him against fast driving. AS
the Jehu drove slowly away he turned
in his seat and said. mournfully: You
didn't send me that photograph of your
self you promised me-"
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

Many good stories have been told of
Brahms wit. The "Neue Freie
Presse' adds two new ones to the list.
One day he was going down stairs to
leave the house, when he met a young
man with roll of music in his hand.
"Can you tell me where DR.. Brahms
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16
New Refrigerators.

When you buy Refrigerator get
a reliable make. Our Refrigerators
come from one of the largest man
ufacturers in America, and we get
them in carload lots. They will
not disappoint you in any particu-
lar. We have kept the same make
before and know the satisfaction
they give users.
Hardwood Refrigerator, medium
family size, charcoal lined. Special
price, S. 90.
Refrigerators. antique finish,
beautifully embossed, surface hinges
and brass trimmings, 81 IS.
We strongly recommend our
new Family Refrigerators at $40.
Selected ash, removable icebox,
galvanized iron racks, generous
size, and a gem in appearance.
Price, $40.
Larger sizes, including Side
board Refrigerators, from
S11 25 to $40 Each.
Ice Chests, antique finish, S. IS
| to S. IS.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16
We Offer Monday.

Large German Plate Mirrors,
I8x27 inches, embossed frame, an
tique finish. Worth in a regular
way, 81 so.
S Sa's 81 80.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

No period in English history at this
distance contains more romance than
the reign of Charles H., and it is to the
times of Nell Gwynne and the gayest
and most dissolute of all the courts of
Europe that Otis Skinner proposes to
trace back when he on Tuesday even
ing next will present for the first time
in Sacramento Clyde Fitch's charming
~ dainty comedy of the manners NOR
ais and customs of the times Of the
Merrie Monarch" The action of the
play takes place at the time that the
Chevalier de Grammont. exiled from
the court of Louis XIV. of France for a
court intrigue. takes refuge at the court
Of Charles II. 1t was a period of his
tory when the men We'd the women in
their dress, loaded themselves down
with laces and jewels and strutted
about like parrots in all their finery.
spared no expense to renew the at
mosphere of those times in the play,
both in the stage settings and in the
general environment OF the play The
costumes worn are copied portraits of
the original personages who figure in
the action of the play, and which now
hang on the walls of the palace at
Hampton Court, and which were
painted by Sir Peter Lily. The
play deals, as do nearly all of the
modern plays of this period. with a
court intrigue. Mistress Elizabeth
Hamilton, a fresh young beauty from
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

SALESMAN IN our
Cloth n g Depart
ment was employed
at one time IN a
clothing store IN
w atertown, N. Y.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

George Wilson, with Primrose and
Vests Minstrels, discourses on love and
matrimony in the following strain:
Love is a tickling sensation of the
heart. which cannot be scratched
Mans heart is flint; woman's steel.
They strike the spark that becomes a
match, and sometimes it's hard to tell
which end the birthstone is on
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-16

pertinent of placing herself in the pull
pit of an empty church and testing the
sensation of speaking therefrom to an
imaginary audience, she suddenly
found herself possessed of marvellous
powers of oratory. 1t was at first en-
ployed in the interests of secular sci
ence, philanthropy and materiallsm,
she having carefully pursued sclentlilc
courses and become familiar with the
latest discoveries of physicists, but all
this capital of learning and eloquence
has now for years been consecrated to
the service of the philosophy to which
her whole life is given.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-06-17
His Mother Would Do.

The Duke of Sutherland presented a
park to one Of the pottery towns The
opening was big event, and the Prince
of Wales was asked to perform the cere-
mony. A deputation waited on the
prince accordingly, wealthy and
worthy magistrate being spokesman.
Honest old John WAS noted less for
courtlike demeanor than for being large
hearted, rough and ready and real Stat
fordshire. Unfortunately his royal high.
ness was unable to comply.
II should have been most happy, "
said he, had l known sooner.
"Canna tina spare half day just to
show thy face?" said the worthy fellow
1--WE shall look fules when we get
back. " But the prince was memorable.
Much disconnected, the deputation
seemed at loss how to proceed. Sud-
denly an idea struck their resourceful
leader, and, turning to the heir appar-
emit, he said:
"Well, if tina Gamma come, send thy
mother. STRAND Magazine.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-06-17
POSITIVELY INSULTING.
The Hint Glvon to Seventh Daughter Of
a Seventh Daughter.

The Hint Glvon to Seventh Daughter Of
Seventh Daughter.
A lawyer who was engaged in settling
up the affairs of all estate was some
V hat worried over the loss of certain
letters and papers.
The deceased had. been careless per-
son, and he had mislaid several docu-
ments that were of Importance to his
boirs Having hePn called away from
this earth GU hasry summcns, he had
not given tho lawyer any instructions
beforehand
The lawyer had "a helpful friend who
believed il r'airvoyancy and second
sight This friend went to a woman
who was tie seventh daughter Of sew
en'h daughtcr and who could read the
stars at sight and told her of the law
yers search for the papers.
The clairvoyaut Or fortune teller, or
whatever sic may have been, went to
see the lawyer,
Tie lawyer was skoptical. I really
believe | can find these papers for you,
said she. 81 If you care to employ me
shall ut least Cndeavor to find them. A
few weeks ago found lost will for
family on tine north side. -
"You really think you can find these
papers?"
II am quite sure Of it"
"You go ahead and find them, and
I'll pay you literally. "
"But must receive every assistance
from you and the relatives of the de.
parted. must be taken to his home and
put in sympathy with his former sur
roundings.
mot mach. I'll not 20 to all that
trouble. think you're a frald. "
The woman gave him Il stony stare
and swept ont Of the room.
About five minutes later she re-enter-
ed the Office She appeared to 10 agi-
tated. Excuse me for coming back, +"
she said, "but did leave small black
bag i'll here? wouldn't lose it fer the
world. "
81 haven't seen it, You don't re-
member where you let it?'
81 can't imagine"
"That hGdn't ought to worry you. If
you can find papers that have been miss
ing six months, you hadn't ought to
have any difficulty in finding a handbag
that was lost ten minutes ago.
"You ure positively insulting" said
the seventh daughter Of the seventh
daughter, aud then she left him forever
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Mistletoe for centuries has been one
Of the most Important factors in Yule-
tide decorations, it's use dating back as
far as tho days Of the Druids The hang
ing Of the mistletoe on Christmas eve,
between II aud IL o'clock, in many
homes is the beginning Of the season q
merrymaking. The bOugh is hung In a
place where there will be no obstacle to
passing under it, and the penalty for
being caught beneath its branches all
know.
The mistletoe Of the Druids is Viscum
album. It is true parasite, existing on
the sap of other trees, and never Mt any
time is it in contact with the soil. 1t
grows freely on apple, pear and plum
trees, on poplars, thorns, NAPLES and
Eastwood, and rarely on the oak. 1t is
said that the only sacred mistletoe OF
the Druids was that found upon the oak.
The propagation is by the seeds. These
are covered with a translucent, gummy
substance. They are placed il position
by birds, which in trying to rid their
beaks Of the sticky seeds rub them on
the bark. The seeds which arc deposit
ed on the east or north side Of the tree
grow more rapidly than those to the
south or west
Some idea Of the quantity Of mistle'
toe that is used annually in London may
be had when iJ is known that from the
two counties of Worcester and Hereford
alone more than 100 tons are shipped
each season. Much also finds its way
from Normandy and from France to the
London market. Large quantities are
imported yearly to New York, Boston
and Philadelphia, and much reaches
Chicago.
The mistletoe generally seen in the
market here is a cousin to the European
species and is known as Phoradendron
Aavescens. It is smaller, both In berries
and leaf. 1t is found in great quantities
In New Jersey and southwark through
the Carolinas, New Mexico and Indian
Territory. Chicago Record.