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pushed westward from the Atlantic
Coast. A long consultation at Mr.. Stan
fords house that evening resulted in a
determination to undertake the gigantic
enterprise. persistent diplomatic en-
deavor for Governmental aid was be-
gun. Legislative support in both Cali
fornia and oregon was secured, con
vention was held in San Francisco,
and monster petition was sent TO the
Congress of the United States. Delay
and encouragement ensued with the
breaking out of the Civil War, for the
San Francisco capitalists being mostly
Southern sympathisers withdrew their
support for the time. Confident in the
final success of his undertaking, Mr.
Huntington secured the cooperation of
six of his neighborS in Sacramento, and
| they agreed with each other to make
at their own expense preliminary
survey across the mountains. In 1861
| they organized the Central Pacific
railroad Company, with SS,oob.uoU
capital, and MIR. Huntington undertook
TO secure Governmental aid in its con-
struction. His telegram to his assocI-
ates announcing the success of his ne
gotiations is worthy of record as show
ing the serious view he took of the en-
terprise: We have drawn the elephant
now let us see if we can harness him
up
In view of the universal disbelief in
the feasibility of his undertaking, his
courage and persistence and powers of
persuasion prevailed. and he secured a
sufficient support in New York and
/ Boston TO carry on the work
The anxieties and difficulties incident
to 50 great an enterprise We're aug
mented by the construction race which
was being contested with the Union
Pacific Railway, and by increasing the
| cost of labor and supplies, all of which
had to be paid for in gold coin-then
at a high premium-greatly added to
the peTpleXities of the sitN ton. But
Mr.. Huntington and his associates We're
rich in mental and physical resources,
and successfully overcame all obstacles
| to the completion of the road.
| After the completion of the Central
| Pacific, Mr.. Huntington and three as
sociates created and built the Southern
! Pacific Railroad, and during its con-
! structiOn again raced across the con-
! tinent, this time with the Texas Pa
cific. In connection with this enterprise
! Mr.. Huntington secured control OF
| Eastern connections by land and sea.
and in 1881 organized the Southern Pa
| cific Company of Kentucky, which uni
| fies in operation system of transpor-
tatiOn consisting of tWenty-six railway
| and steamship lines, comprising S,p9i
miles of railway in the United States
and Mexico, and 1876 miles of steam
! ship lines. Mr.. Huntington is President
OF the Southern Pacific Company, and
| also of the Guatemala Central Railroad.
one of the best constructed and equip
! ped railroads in the Central American
States. He is also President Of the Pa
| cific Mail Steamship Company, and
owns at Newport News, Va, one of the
| largest and best appointed dry docks
and shipbuilding yards in the United
| States.
| Mr.. Huntington has given much
! thought to the rapid transit problem
| in New York, and at one time was very
near to practical attempt at its solu-
! ton
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and that. too, with the initial cost for
for some years heavier that when the
distribution of the cost of the plant is
complete over the twelve-year period
allotted for the discharge of that cost
Aside from the fact, however, that
the books are produced at cost to the
people far below the extortionate tax
laid upon them by the book rings prior
to the adoption of the State system, the
setting UP of the latter freed the State
from an influence that maintained a
State politics, and carried it's malign
presence and corrupting breath into
the school boards of the cities and
counties and the smallest and most in
consequential school districts, and
even into the body of teachers I'M
der the common school system. There
was then no uniformity in the books
used in the several counties, and this
in itself was a hardship and the source
of greviOus expense to the people.
The scheme by which the revolving
fund maintains the system of State
textbooks is working out precisely as
was planned Every book issued re-
turns the cost of the issuance of an
other when needed. Thus the produc-
ton and income keep abreast after
paying in the first instance for the
original plant, and such additions to it
This assault upon the State school book
system, We see the influence of the old,
corrupt book ring, though our contem-
porary may not be conscious of, or be
a party to it. We are not disposed to
charge that it is, but it has assuredly
done the ring such service as less self
respecting journalistic influences would
have made contribute largely to the
income of the countingroo
We take issue squarely with our es-
teemed contemporary on this school
book proposition. 1t is in serious error
concerning the cost of the printing of
the series of books, as also in its as
sault upon the character of the work.
OF this it will be convinced when it
makes examination coolly and in de-
tail into the facts, and does not deal
with the question by wholesale, and in
the heat inspired by contemplation of
the gross amount of the cost of printing
ordered by the several departments Of
State and by the Legislature, in which
needed economy must find its source
and application.
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and even to-day, in spite of his bulk, his
bodily condition furnishes a striking il
lustration of the fallacy of the asser-
ton that much exercise is indispensa-
bic to the preservation of health. But
somewhere about 1886, having exhaust
ed every conceivable form of pleasure
and excitement, he took to his bed from
sheer ennui and has remained there ever
since.
He does not even leave it4when he
travels, his bed being carried from his
rooms to a specially constructed car
riage and thence to his private railroad
car, and he always travels by special
train. He is quite sane in all other re-
spects, manages his immense property
with the greatest sagacity and shrewd-
ness and is brilliant and witty in con-
versation. Indeed, the only screw loose
in his brain is his aversion to the exer-
ton of getting UP. why should | take
the trouble?" he asks. What is there
to get up for? Surely there is nothing
for me to do that l cannot accomplish
pjuSt as we'll in bed"
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A Very Saycrp Rah.,l-c

Is administered by the stomach when its
functions are abused Indiscretions in eat
ing or drink, are requited in the first in
stance by acute indigestion, which. if in
judiciously treated or disregarded, speed
lily mergeS into chronic dyspepsia Both
fortunately. are surely eradicable with
Hostetters Stomach Bitters. a tonic and
Alternative as highly esteemed by the medi-
cal profession as by the general public
The nervous trouble and disturbed nightly
repose. usually associated with dyspepsia
are soon relieved by the Bitters, which is
also d preventive OF malarial rheumatic
and kidney complaints, and an inyigorant
OF sterling value. Biliousness and consti-
patton are also thoroughly relieved by IL.
A wineglassful before meals imparts an
petite. which can be satisfied without dis
comfort through its regulating and tonic
influences. Use IL Systematically and per-
sistently.
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SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
CYL A RI

a. A, No. 106-Department Two
Filed February ,. 1879
Matthew B. Ogden, appellant; E. j.
Davis and w. A. Hoyt, respondents.
Foreclosure. Reversed.
Sureties upon an obligation are enti-
tied to stand upon the express terms
of their agreement, and are never i'm
plicated beyond those terms. 1t is
not permitted as against them to suf-
fer anything to be done which will
change or vary the known and definite
risk which they assumed in entering
upon their contract.
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Ten Years in Bed.

An original character is Baron Hugo
OrtHet of Russia. a. millionaire who
spends his time between his magnificent
palaces at st Petersburg and Moscow
and his superb country seat, near Ka-
Fan. but always in bed.
For ten years he has not got up or
dressed. There has never been any
thing the matter with him physically
The record-union., 1897-02-05

Mr.. Fairbanks takes to the Senate the
requisites for such a pOsition-learn
ing, culture, eloquence conservative
energy and tact. He is one Of the fore
most lawyers Of the West and man
of wealth. He is a stanch Republican
and occupies a commanding position III
his party, being recognized as one of
the leading Western Republicans. He
was Temporary Chairman of the Re
publican National Convention at ST.
O,1ic
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Senate bill 445 is open, so far as Sec
ton l is concerned, to the amusing pos
sible objection that it makes marriage
q crime. It is very true that living in
"a state of open and notorious cohab-
unmarried, but strictly it is to be doubt
ed if that understanding" is cold legal
Interpretation. Surely, Senator With
ington does not mean to leave any
doubt as to his frIendliness to mar
riage. The present statute which pro-
hibits living i'm state of open and
notcrious Capitalization" ads the words
in adultery" To make the meaning per-
fectly clear
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CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS.
United States Senator-EieCt From
the State of Indiana.

Charles Warren Fairbanks of Indian
apolis viii succeed Daniel Voorhees, as
United States Senator from Indiana. He
will take his seat at the opening SEES
sion of the Fifty fifth Congress.
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Against Sunday Weddings,

There is great complaint among the
British clergy a the increase OF Sunday
weddings. This is especially true in the
rural districts, where Sunday has be-
come the favorite day for rustic unions,
to the great regret of the hard working
no
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a bill is before the Legislature in
Guiding in the definition of habitual in
temperance the condition of incompe-
tency induced by the use of choral,
morphine or other narcotic drugs Why
not? Can there be advanced a single
good reason for such a bill falling to re-
ceive unanimous vote in both houses of
the Legislature?
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We suppose that the public must sub
NIT to it and for the next two months
suffer a snrfeit Of stories Of the move
ments of the pugilists who are to fight
in Nevada, the accounts of bets made,
terms imposed. the physical condition of
the men. what they eat and wear, and
what they do. and so on, until disgust
succeeds safety
The record-union., 1897-02-05

The impression having obtained that
Lincolns birthday, February 18th, is
a legal holiday by Act of Congress, it
may be as well to state that this is err
ror 1t is a legal holiday in Illinois.
Minnesota, New Jersey, New York and
IxTarbsyo.av
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These publications are sent either by
Mail or Express to agents CT single sub
scribers with charges prepaid. All Post
masters are agents.
The best advertising mediums on the
Pacific Coast.
The record-union., 1897-02-05

The lion hunter
n e e d S ste a d y
nerves. If he mis-
ses the lions eve,
his life is surely
lost. The lion
hunter is not the
only man who needs
steady nerves. The
The record-union., 1897-02-05
Weather Eorapa st.

Northern Enthusiastically rain Friday
probably clearing in the southern half Fri
day afternoon light southwesterly winds.
Hight Of river y feet.
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Optician.

F. De Wolfe Hennah. Free consulta-
ton. Work guaranteed. Absolutely
reliable. Masonic Temple. Sixth and X
Office hours. 8 TO l.. / to ). Sundays.
9:30 to 1915.
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SPECIAL AGENCIES.

This paper is for sale at the following
places: l.. p. Fishers, room q, Mer-
chants Exchange, California street. and
the principal News Stands and Hotels,
San Francisco,
Los MISUNDERSTANDING Book Store,
corner Second and Main streets.
SAN DIEGO-News Stand, $50 Fifth
street.
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Depot
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Depot.
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Depot.
Also for sale on all trains leaving and
coming into Sacramento.
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I Grim, No. 2Z)-Department One
Filed February ;, 1919
People vs.. William White, appellant
Attempt to commit burglary Of the
second degree. Affirmed.
Whether a view of the premises is
proper in any case is a matter resting
in the sound discretion Of the trial
T1I1
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Entered at the Postoffice at Sacramento
as second-class matter.
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RECORD-UNION TELEPHONE.
Editorial Rooms .....,...............Re Red l31
Business Office ..................Bl Black 131
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EASTERN BUSINESS HOUSES.
The Tribune" Building, New York
City.
Western Business Office. 1.-THE Rock
cry" Chicago.
The s &. Beckwith Special Agency,
sole agents foreign advertising.
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THE DAILY RECORD-UNI0N.
THE WEEKLY UNION
TWELVE PAGES.

is the cheapest and most desirable Home,
News and Literary Journal published on
the Pacific Coast.
The Weekly Union, per year ..........I 81
The record-union., 1897-02-05

Mr.. Dennery has introduced a bill in
the Assembly that contemplates pun
ishment of any corporation, firm or
persons who offers a premium or bonus
TO induce anyone to buy goods or
wares Well, What has the Exam
iner' and the bonus newspapers that
cheaper themselves by belittling their
own prices done to Mr.. Dennery that
he should thus attempt to thrust a
knife beneath their ribs? His bill may
be impracticable; it may be dangerous
Iy paternal; it may be going just a
step beyond in the matter of regulating
everything by legislation except the
course of the sun; but the bonus and
premium and something for nothing"
business, has been carried to such a
ridiculous extent that ii is no wonder
somebody has at last asked the Legs
lature TO kick in the interest of square
dealing.
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stepladders 81 each at the &C. C. CO..
The record-union., 1897-02-05

George F. Weeks has sold the Bakers
field Californian" and bought the Ala
media "Encinal," one of the Oldest and
best known and liked of all the many
bay county papers. Mr.. Weeks succeeds
to the mantle of an old time editor and
newspaper manager. He brings to his
new position ability, courage and Gull
ture We expect him to make the En-
cinar a better paper than ever, not
cleaner, for it was always spotless, but
q more vigorous and aggressive journal.
He has the capacity for that, the ability
to command respect for his views, and
the fairness and courage to confess err
ror when he finds himself mistaken The
Californian" has been purchased by
Alfred Harrell, an experienced news
paper man, who makes the paper a stiff
Jeffersonian Democratic advocate. He
promises to do all that he can, and that
devotion and experience warrant to
make the Californian" just what a
good newspaper should be. He has the
advantage of a good reputation for the
paper built up by it's late proprietor
The record-union., 1897-02-05

Accommodations first-class. Free bus
ITO and from hotel w. j. ELDER. Mgr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-17
IA ANTS, RENTS, SIT
UATIONS, REAL
ESTATE, AUG
q y TION SALES AND
OTHER CLASSIFIED AID
VERTISEMENTS
SITUATIONS wANTED-FREE.

Are you in need OF work? If So you
are at liberty to use these columns 1oI
assistance in that direction Whie inns
notice appears the State Journal VIII pup
lish free on Saturday, Monday and 4ues-
day. for Topeka or Kansas people All
notices of SITUATIONS Wanted, not to
exceed five lines. or thirty-five words, n
length provided that all advertisements
of that nature are handed in previous to
20 O'Clock Saturday morning: also on
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday, all
advertising of this class handed in by 10
O'Clock Wednesday morning.
No advertisements of this nature to be
started except on Saturdays and We'd
nesdays No obligation is incurred on the
part of the advertiser. No worthy and
needy man or woman need hesitate to
take advantage of this offer. No one in
business or having employment Is ex-
pected to take advantage of it, but all
others are invited to avan themselves
freely.
The Topeka State Journal guarantees
every day it is printed. to give local
circulation by far more than all otner
I)aflies combined. This makes this paper
the cheapest, as well as the best, daily
medium in Topeka, the CLASSIFIED aoVer-
Iisements below costing but
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-17
A PERNICIOUs HABIT.
How to Stop Children from Sucking
Fingers and Thumbs.

How to Stop Children from Sucking
Fingers and Thumbs.
The habit of sucking the thumb
among children is one probably of very
ancient origin 1t may have descend
ed from our simian ancestors, although
no observation bearing upon this point
so far seem to have been made. An
other explanation of the habit may be
that the pressure of the thumb in the
child's mouth causes some relief dur
ing the period of dentition, and thus
helps to allay the irritation present in
the gums. But whatever the cause
may be, the habit is undeniably a bad
one, and when perSistently and extern
sively practiced calls for correction.
Many devices, of course, have from
time to time been introduced with this
end in view. Some have proved sue
cessful; on the other hand, occasion
ally all have ended in failure. A med
ical man relates in the Boston Medical
and Surgical Journal how difficulty
of this nature was successfully sur
mounted in the following way: For
two years every available plan for stop
ping the habit had been tried on a little
girl of five years of age, but without
any satisfactory result. Accordingly
the practitioner proceeded to immob-
ilize the elbows of the child at a very
obtuse angle. A silicate of potash ban
dage was applied to each arm, reaching
nearly from the shoulder to the wrist.
After these had hardened they were
split at the sides and removed. They
were then covered and lined with fan
mel. These two long tubular band
ages could then, like gauntlets, be
pulled on and off as the parents wished.
This method proved perfectly. success
full. In two weeks time the child was
cured of the habit.-N. Y. Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-17
GRAY HAIR STYLISH.

Young Women Now Seem to Admire
the Silver Threads.
'Silver threads among the gold'' is
the latest fad among young women who
wish to appear Intellectual and thought
full. Wig-makers will deny it, but the
fact remains that there is an alarming
prevalence of girls with gray hair on
their temples. From time immemorial
it has been the habit of the fair sex to
weed the gray hairs carefully from
their heads. One swallow cannot make
a spring, but it is a well-known fact
that ten gray hairs will make a years
difference in a woman's age. This is
why in former times they pulled them
out SO carefully
Times have changed, however, and it
is the fashion just now to appear very
metaphysical and very philosophical,
and with just a dash of the t'ologies"
thrown in. 1t certainly gives a young
woman an air of something above the
average giggling and gum chewing
matinee girl.
If you want to simulate the prop
CT thing, just go to the wigmaker's and
give him just small wisp of your hair,
with instructions to match it in a shade
of gray in a small toupee affair, to be
worn after the fashion of false bangs.
Then train the gray hairs carefully
through your own locks, and there you
are.
Take walk down Fifth avenue and
see the streams of gray-headed girls
coming from church, and still not one
of them, unless convicted by indubit-
able evidence, viii confess to over 49,
n. Y. Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-17
A COY CORNER.

rated with grass nails. On thisseat place
several bright, soft pillows. The cur
tains, which add so much to the artis-
tic effect of the window, are made of
Madras figured with gilt designs,
With a little ingenuity another
window seat can be made by covering a
large sized packing box with chintz or
denim, richly embroidered, or any pref
ty material that suits the fancy and
harmonizes with the rest of the room
N. Y. Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-17
COY AND ARTISTIC.

How to Make a Pretty Window Seat
for the Invalid to Rest In.
Artistic hangings for windows may
be made by placing a piece of fretwork
across the upper pane of the window
and from it hang a deep ruffle of dotted
Madras or lace of any pretty design
A comfortable window divan may be
easily made by mailing a wooden seat of
good width along the window sill. This
should be upholstered in color which
Will harmonic with the other draperies
in the room. The front of the seat
should be made of brown leather deco
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-17

An old lady who was on a train in
Aroostook county, Me, recently, left the
train when stop was made for dinner
and asked for cup of tea and light
luncheon. After finishing she saw the pro
prietor and inquired if he was clerk
YES said he. 81 act in any capacity
here. "o---1' Well, how much is my bill?''
- twenty-five cents, mar1n,' replied the
smiling landlord. Twenty -fve cents I
Why, if had known it would have cost SO
much I would have eaten more. - $50
right back, marin Eat all you want. I'll
hold the train for you, " was the rejoinder
New York Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-17
Napery Without starch.

The French have a way of making
even an inferior quality of table linen
look well without the aid of starch
When the napkins are washed and
ready to be ironed, they are dipped into
boiling water and partially wrung out
between cloths. They are then rapidly
ironed with as hot fiatiron possible
without burning them. Treated in this
manner they become beautifully glossy
and stiff
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-17
Pieces of Broken Bread.

All the tiny pieces and crusts Of bread
should be saved: their uses are Dumer-
Gus. They can be made into buildings,
stufings for meat and fish, and excel
lent griddle cakes. Or if the pieces are
dried in a moderate oven, then rolled
and sifted. they are always ready to
cover croquettes, scalloped dishes and
other things.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-17
Yum, Yum, Yam.

"Are you my own sweet potatoS'' he
asked tenderly
II yam,'' she replied with heartfelt
MISUNDERSTANDING Chronicle Telegraph.