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The record-union., 1897-11-29
Mushroom Culture in France.

In the Bordeaux district to obtain
mushroom beds. quantity of Wild
mushrooms is dried and pulverized, and
the powder scattered plentifully over
layer Of manure.
The next process is "soiling," or, to
use the slang word of the French mush-
room growers, "goptage. To "gopter'
the bed is to cover it with about SIX
inches Of prepared earth. In the stone
uuarries the refuse of the cuttings is
sifted, and the finer part is called 'pou-
sin" This is mixed thoroughly with
light earth, in the proportion of three OF
.bousn" to one of earth, and makes the
prepared earth already mentioned
Where "bousin" cannot be obtained,
powdered gypsum will do as Well Earth
or soil that has been used for the
growth of any plant, or in any way
has its strength exhausted, VIII not
nrodrce mushrooms. neither will vir-
gin earth bear again after 1t mas once
served to produce them.
The ''goptage'' is regarded as mat
ter of the utmost Importance. ana the
action of "bousin'' is due TO the pres
ence of salts of inter or saltpeter, Whlcn
furnish the plant with supply oI
the mushrooms are open TO attacks VI
cation has conclusively shown that the
very life of the mushroom depends upon
a good supply of saltpeter, ana acting
on this. growers can produce mush-
rooms at all seasons, without the use
of manure, by a method which is very
inexpensive.
Old plaster is broken up INTO pieces
about the size of hazelnuts, moastened
and put as an embankment, about two
feet wide and two feet high, against
the walls of a cellar or cave. In thls
the spawn bricks are placed, and the
whole covered with about an lnch Oh
perfectly fresh and clean sand. not TOO
moist from a river or stream. as
soon as the sand has dried perfectly
it is sprinkled lightly with solution
composed of. or in the proportion or,
125 grammes GAO ounces) of salt
peter to 10 liters @ quarts) of water.
At the end of forty days the crop VIII
appear.
From the first appearance OF the crop
the mushrooms are open to attacks OF
disease and pests Mold is veritable
mushroom plague, causing the hood 20
drop and close around the stem The
whole is soon covered with a cotton
like coating. emitting a sickening odor,
similar to that of putrid meat The
The record-union., 1897-11-29
HE WANTED CLOTHES.
But He Struck the Wrong Kind Of
a Doctor for Assistance.

We'll, yes; / should say so,'' re-
marked one of the most prominent wo-
men physicians to a Star" reporter.
A woman doctor certainly does have
some funny experiences. My latest one
happened this week, and it is too good
to keep.
The servants had gone out for the
evening, and / had to answer the door
bell. Friends of the family were spend
ing an hour or so with US, and we were
having merry time when the bell
rang.
l went to the door and opened it.
There stood man, addressed and
ragged. but with fairly good face.
Ihlnklng that it was, very possibly, the
husband of one of my needy patients,
asked him what he wanted. When he
replied that he wished to see the doc
tor. / questioned him, to make sure
there was no mistake as to what doc
tor it was he wished to see
After glancing at my sign, which,
unfortunately, was but dimly lighted
from street lamp across the way, he
said: DIR. -, giving the name most
prominent thereon. Feeling certain
that everything was all right, l an
swered with cordiality, I am DR.. -
The man seemed much confused.
Oh. Ahem! Ah,' he stammered. 1t
seemed as though he could not rise 70
the occasion Making a desperate eff
fort and having in mind the request he
originally intended to make he blurted
out, with red face, wanted to know
If the doctor could help me out with a
pair of pants. I've been out of work.
and Here he stopped, unable to get
any further for evidently he had re-
membered that the doctor was a wo-
man.
When /, after looking him over, told
him that | thought 1 had none that
would do, he turned and fled, but l
thought 1 could see his shoulders shak-
ing in the gloom m''-Washington Star
The record-union., 1897-11-29
The Wedding Kerchief in the Tyrol

When a young lady is about to be
married in the Welsch Tyrol. immedi-
ately before she steps across the
threshold of her old home, on her way
to the church, her mother solemnly
gives her a new pocket handkerchief
The pride holds it in her hand through
out the marriage ceremony, using it to
wipe away her tears. AS soon as the
marriage festivities are over, the young
wife iays the handkerchief aside in her
linen closet, and there ii remains as
long as she lives. Nothing could induce
a Tyrolese wife to use this sacred
handkerchief. 1t may be half a centu-
ry, or longer. before it is taken from
its place to fulfill the second and last
part of its mission When the wife dies,
perhaps as a gray old grandmother
the loving hands of the next of kin
place the bridal handkerchief over the
face of the dead, and it is buried with
her in the grave.-London Bits.
The record-union., 1897-11-29
"TLOO MUCHEE SLIDE"
What the Chinaman Thought OF
the Chutes.

That the Chinese are thoroughly up
to-date was evidenced the other night
at the chuteS at Atlantic Park. Three
or the lon@cued CelestialS presented
their bits of pasteboard to the ticket
taker and slowly ascended the mound
which led to the big platforms about
the water space. AS their eyes fell
upon the brilliant vista the almond
eyed individuals halted, and after a
brief silence chartered like a trio of
painted mandarins as the car went
Gathering down the step incline.
"Woopee, gloee nightly fast" NUT
tered one of the Cinnamon to the waiter
as he, in true American fashion, ordered
three beers for himself and companions.
Yes nonchalantly replied the sling
er of malt, you fellers just orter try
de sport. It's great"
"Ah, ha. SO sleems. B'lieve will.
Whatee costee?"
Being informed that the coupon en-
titled them to the ride. the Celestials
wandered in the direction of the chutes,
and soon We're ascending the incline in
the car. When they reached the upper
platform they got out, and as they
turned to gaze down there was rush on
the part of each to a corner, where they
held on for dear life.
'Whoopee, no likee dis. Tloo muchee
high; tloo muchee slide" they chat
tered, but they We're finally induced to
enter the boat. and at signal from the
attendant the boat was tipped and
away they went. For a moment there
was a blank silence, and then followed
nl.1 4
tails We're streaming behind three hat
less craniums, and three terror-stricken
Cinnamon were baying the moon in an
effort to crawl into corner of the rap
idly descending boat.
"Wantee glet out" one yolled. "Killee
poor Cinnamon" screamed another,
while the third devoted his energies to
grasping the scattered cues of his COM
panions and hanging on with tenacity
that disturbed the equilibrium of the
others. Then the boat struck the lake.
There was a splash, bound, and three
dismantled Cinnamon were entangled in
an animated heap. while from the
bunch could be seen legs and arms
waving and kicking in desperation as
the perturbed voyagers madly essayed
to dive through the bottom of the boat.
When the boat landed the almond
eyed trio were helped to the shore, and
as they scrambled to firm footing they
turned toward the incline.
"Melican man funny. Pay tien cents
TO be pulee up and slide like heilee
down"
Ten minutes later the trio tried it
again, and. shorn of its terrors. the
Cinnamon continued to patronize the
institution literally during the remain
der of the evening.-New Orleans
Times Democrat.
The record-union., 1897-11-29
THE PRESTON SCHOOL SCANDALS.

Direct and particularized charges of
incompetency, cruelty, mismanagement
and general unfitness have now been
preferred against the Superintendent of
the Preston School of Industry. These
have been laid before the Governor, and
some portions of the charges thus pre-
ferred have been fortified by the oaths
of the complainants.
Under such procedure it is simply i'm
possible for the Board of Trustees or
the Governor to refuse or neglect to
make a searching, detailed and sweep
ing investigation. The Record -Union,'
while disposed to believe that the
charges are at least in part true, does
not depart from it's rule not to pass
judgment in any case until both sides
are heard. 1t is never sufficient with it,
nor should it be with any one to con-
slider charge equivalent to conviction.
Nor is the idea tolerable, lately much
given form by expression, that when
a public official is charged With derelic-
ton he is called upon to proceed at once
tc establish his innocence. The just and
indisputable rule with all fair minded
men and women is that accusers must
make good charges preferred before
judgment is pronounced. There is no
other position that can be taken by any
one who respects justice and desires the
development of truth.
But the preferment of specific charges,
with such detail as TO give the informa-
ton, the character of specification, can
not be ignored by officials or official
bodies. Such is the character of the
charges now laid against Superinten-
dent O'Brien Of the Preston school. They
cannot be pooh poohed aside and ig-
nored. If there is refusal or neglect to
take them up and TO demand rigorous
investigation. then the public mind will
be justified in pronouncing judgment
itholIt hearing the defense.
The record-union., 1897-11-29
HER PREDICTION CAME TRUE
Fair Expounder of Palmistry Took
Precaution to Prove It.

There is a North Side young man
whose Christian name is Dick, who
takes a prominent part in all the chari-
table affairs in his neighborhood. He
is by nature disposed to give to the
deserving poor, but he prefers to 40 it
whenever possible through the charm
ing young ladies, who usually act as
mediators upon such occasions. He
says further that he has made some of
the most interesting and valuable ac
quaintanceS of his life at these gath
erings. Last May he met a girl She
was very vivacious, and accordingly
being reat admirer Of the sex any
way, he took more than a passing in
terest in her. She was young and pic
turesquely innocent, and her manner
was such as TO inspire instant regard
in all with whom she came in contact
Slightly above the medium hight, all
of her movements tended to emphasize
that grace which such stature bestows
Her abundant hair was light brown
and her eyes soft, grayish blue.
Dick had seen her perhaps five or six
times in all, when he met her at the
church entertainment, which led to his
present perturbation and showed him
w lidl W III dO. SflG WAS eHSdS6Q
in telling fortunes. She assured him
that she had the past, present and fu-
ture perfect by heart, and earnestly adj
vised him to have his stars examined
without further delay She promised
that he would never again get such
dollars worth in his life. He held back
for awhile, but at last consented. Then
she gave him smile that would have
acted as an euthanasia with most men
and began. After a little PREDATORY in
formation she proceeded to the main
business of all fortune telling, the fol-
lowing dialogue ensuing:
You know the past as we'll as / do,
so We will go on to the present"
'All right"
You love a girl with light brown
hair and blue eyes"
will she marry me?"
"She will"
The next Sunday Dick saw cards in
the paper announcing their engage
ment.-Chicago Times Herald
The record-union., 1897-11-29

and define our policies. 1t is enainently
fitting, we say, that such a movement
should originate in a city that gave us
the Hayrnarket anarchists and the cele-
brated Chicago platform; that is the
hotbed of unrest and red flag disturb
ers. anC that organized a committee
to secure entry into the country of the
famous Petnoleuse of France. When
Chicago tries with earnestness it can
concoct and give birth to more cranky
notions, schemes, plots and devilish
any city under the sun.
The record-union., 1897-11-29

ty, who approaches insurgent lines TO
proffer autonomy. or to confer with in
surgents upon that subject, will be seiz-
ed, tried by court martial, and if found
guilty be shot. This is going to make
the position of go-between a very un-
truce when used for the purposes indi-
Gated into mourning. General Gomezs
proclamation must reflect the spirit of
the people behind him, or he would
never have sent out such threatening
document. What hope can Spain en-
tertain of conquering a people thus
moved upon by the spirit of liberty?
The record-union., 1897-11-29
DESERVED TRIBUTE.

The report of the Secretary of the
Navy pays a high tribute TO the Ameri-
can naval officer. Secretary Long says:
There are men who would count their
lives as nothing beside their countrys
need, yet pull apart like balky team"
I'm the homely adjustments of ordinary
work.
The rigid economy which. in view of
the large and growing expenses of the
navy, ought to obtain in every detail
of naval expenditure, is sometimes lack
ing. and the department is making spe-
cial effort to keep the Importance of its
necessity in the mind of the service.
But these exceptions only prove the
rule, and the great body of our naval
officers. especially the sifted wheat of
it which would be selected for respon
sibility and command in case of emer-
gency. are men of marked worth and
of the best type, ready at any hazard
of life or fortune to go anywhere, brave
any peril. do any duty-qualified to
serve their country not only in war
but in the more varied arts of peace.
Their standards are high their zeal ar
dent. their courage and ability adequate
to any demand. and no crisis can come
in which they will not prove themselves
in every respect the equals of the most
illustrious names in naval history.
This praise is not I1l-bestowed. We
believe that the history of the nation
win show that our naval officers from
the beginning have been distinguished.
as rule, by courage. patriotism, devo-
ton and unselishness.
The record-union., 1897-11-29

Judge Johnson was born in log cabin
on the prairies of Jones County, Iowa. in
1904. He graduated from the law de-
partment of the Iowa State University
IN 1871 He then moved to Nebraska
and practiced law. In 1889 he was ap-
pointed United States Attorney for the
District of Alaska and served four years,
being the only appointee who ever
served his full appointment in that po-
sition. After the expiration of the term
of his appointment he settled in Juneau.
where he practiced law. He earned
the money n cessary for his education as
q printers boy
The record-union., 1897-11-29
AUSTRIA'S TROUBLE.

The fear is gaining ground, 1t is Sald
in European political circles that there
is danger close at hand of an uprising
in Austria against Imperial rule. The
International Social Democracy appears
to be convinced that it is now strong
enough to make a demonstration
against the Government. This fact,
it is averred, explains the scandalous
scenes in the Reischrath the other day
when that dignified body became a
bowling mob.
But we discredit the news of the fear.
The Socialists are unquestionably over
estimating their strength. They are
counting upon easily disaffecting Hun
gary, in which expectation, we think,
from some study of Austrian politics
as reflected in the press of that coun-
try and the various European reviews,
they will meet disappointment.
There is a body of unrestful Hunga
rians who are ready for revolt, but the
great body of the people are not now
prepared to unite with Austrian Social
lists, however willing they might be to
attempt severance from the Empire
and independent establishment of the
Hungarian State.
The outbreaks among the Austrian
people reported within the last few
days seem to be confined to the social
istic class, and do not involve the solid
business and social interests of Aus
trian communities. The report that the
Emperor will dissolve the Reischrath.
remove the Premier, Badeni, and go to
the country on new elections, is prob
ably true. 1t would be the natural
course for him to pursue, and will be
wiser than to attempt to use the bayo-
net
Such reformation of the Cabinet and
probability, indeed, it may be accepted
a certainty, restore order throughout
the Empire, and give the Government
the approval of the mass of the peo
pie in the representative house of leg
islation TO be newly chosen. In short
Austria is not ripe as yet for revolu-
ton; the monarchical traditions are
not yet sufficiently shaken there to
warrant the belief that imperialism win
oe overthrown for these many years
in the realm of Francis Joseph
The record-union., 1897-11-29

Gomez. the Cuban insurgent General
in-Chief, proposes drastic measures
He has issued a proclamation in which
he DEGREES court martial and death 10
any officer of the insurgent cause who
listens to any proposal from Spain for
establishment Of autonomy. Also that
any Spanish officer or military forces,
or Of civil character, or any envoy from
the Spanish. or from any political par
The record-union., 1897-11-29
A CASE OF ANTI-RAILROAD
PHOBIA

An example of inconsiderate hatred
and unblushing effrontery in making
war against railroad transportation
companies was manifest in San Fran
cisco last week in the columns of paper
of that city, which appears to be so
blinded by its enmity to the railroad
companies of the State, that it is in
capable of unbiased judgment upon any
question in which they may be involved.
One of the ferry boats of the Southern
Pacific system, plying between Oakland
Mole and the water front OF the metrop
ellis, ran into a mud bank in the very
bosom Of the ferry slip on the San Fran
cisco side, and was compelled to back
out and await the rising of the tide be-
fore a landing could be effected.
With malicious haste, born of ungov-
ernable desire to injure the railroad
company and stir up against it the pre-
judices and nl-will of the people. the
paper referred to proceeded in a sensa-
tional manner and with abusive epithets
freely applied, to charge the mishap TO
the operators of the ferry line.
1t was set out IN words that were
supposed to burn, that the accident was
purposeful, or that it was due to the
parsimony of the company and its will
full disregard for the convenience of it's
patrons. Tt was roared that the ex-
pendituresof a few dollars by the ferry
management would have dredged out
the slip and have kept it free, but that
with malice prepense the company had
permitted the landing slip to fill, and
then gioated over the result with fiend-
ish glee, taking delight in the inconveni
ence caused to the travelling public. All
this and much more was marshalled
forth under blazing head lines and in
fiammatory paragraphs in full faced
type.
What are the facts? The operators of
the ferry boat did not purposely run into
the mud bank since by so doing their
service system for the day was disar-
ranged at heavy loss and the travelling
public whom the company serves and
upon whose patronage ii depends. was
greatly inconvenieneed. The company
has not control of the ferry slips. They
are owned by the State of California and
all users of them pay round rental for
such use into the treasury of the State.
The company could not If 1t desired,
and would not be permitted to do so if
1t could, put dredgers into the slips to
clear them Of accumulated mud. This
for the simple reason that all such work
is within the special office of the State
Harbor Commissioners, and ii would be
unlawful for any one to enter upon the
property under their immediate man
agement to dig and clear away.
The users of the ferry landings, even
If given permission. however. TO dredge
them out. are not called upon to do So
and could not possibly be expected to
pay that cost in addition to the rental
charged. even If equipped for instant
doing Of what was represented TO be but
q trifiing task.
This simple incident serves TO illus
trate how out of mole hills mountains
are builded by malice hatred and mem
dacity, on the part OF the wholly unre-
liable and entirely sensational press rep
resented by such as the San Francisco
Examiner"
The record-union., 1897-11-29
Sad Meeting.

Two wan. ghostiy, forlorn specters
encountered each other unexpectedly.
Let me pass exclaimed one of the
two, With feeble attempt to be
naughty and scornful. Il am 'Trilby.' +"
Il will" replied the other, with hol-
low cough, stepping aside. Il believe
you are deader than l am I'm The
Heavenly Twins '''-Chicago Tribune.
The record-union., 1897-11-29

Judge Lynch has enlarged his juris-
dlctlon in Georgia. A negro was taken
by mob from officers of the law, near
ocre'en IN that State on Thanksgiving
day and shot to death for stealing a
mule There is field for missionary
effort in that part of a free land where
all men are supposed to be assured of
their rights under the law.
The record-union., 1897-11-29
CHARLES S. JOHNSON.
Recently Appointed U. S. District
Judge for Alaska.

There are no Federal Judges in the
United States Courts who have as broad
jurisdiction as that which falls to
Charles Sumner Johnson, recently ap-
pointed by President Mckinley as Judge
of the United States Court for the Dis
trlct of Alaska. 1t embraces an area
of 100000 square miles and has more
coast line than all the Atlantic and Pa
ciflc States combined
The record-union., 1897-11-29
A Thoughtful Maiden

isn't that the young man you We're
engaged to?"
Yes, auntie."
But why did you break it,
''He believes in the germ theory and
that kissing is dangerous
But surely that is right and proper"
I'm scientist, yes; but not in lius-
band."-Life.
The record-union., 1897-11-29
EpitaFy.

IT'S not the dead alone that lie
In the graveyards still and drear:
Too often do the tombstones tell
What isn't true, fear.
The record-union., 1897-11-29

1t is entirely appropriate that Chica-
go should be the source from which
emanates the latest of agitations, a
movement to make all Chinese in the
land voters, with equal right with
American citizens to make our laws
The record-union., 1897-11-29
It Has Happened Before.

A Texas man went crazy and mag
ined himself a great political leader.
1t is a not uncommon phenomenon
Syracuse Herald.
The record-union., 1897-11-29
Weather Forecast.

Northern California-Cloudy Monday
and probably light rains in northern por-
ton; fresh southeriy winds; warmer
The record-union., 1897-11-29
THE SADDLE ROCK
RESTAURANT AND OYSTER HOUSE
TURCLU HOTEL,

CONDUCTED ON THE EUROPEAN
plan; strictly first class: hot and cold
baths free to grests; electric cars pass
the door. FRANK MEYER, Prop.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-06-21
The Declaration of independence
Saved by a Woman.

In an historical article recalling the
destruction Of our National capital by
che British forces in 1871, Clifford How
ard in the July Ladies Home Journal
will show that Dolly Madison, the most
beloved ond popular woman OF her day,
was courageous and fearless III face Of
danger. In the mad stampede from
Washington that preceded the invasion
by the British troops, Dolly Madison
was the last to seek safety in fight, and
her final act before quitting the White
House, as the enemy advanced. was to
seize the Declaration of Independence
and carry it with her to aplace Of safety.
AS the White House was Immediately
afterwards looted and burned by the
British. Mr.. Howard declares that but
for brave Dolly Madison the priceless
parchment would have been destroyed.