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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
Behind His Back.

Richard Mansfield, the actor, has a
great many friends in Louisville, KY,
and among them is a fascinating grass
widow. One night several years ago
she entertained small party of friends
at her house (the actor not playing
here them, and during the course Of
the evening she turned to every one
and said:
Il want to sing you Sweethearts'
It is a favorite song Of Dick Mansfield,
and he sings it for me divinely'
She then sang the song, and every
one applauded vigorously. Several
months after this Mansfield played
here, and a friend of the widow invited
her and a small party to meet the actor
at a supper after the theater. 1t was
about the same party as had been at
the widows, and as the evening wore
ON a Louisville man went to Mr. Mans
field and said:
'.Oh. Mr.. Mansfield, won't you sing
'Sweethearts? Mrs. Banks said you
sang it SO beautifully, and we are all
so anxious to hear you sing it,
The actor looked puzzled and said
In a surprised tone:
Mrs. Bank said I sang Sweet
hearts,"
YES" answered the Louisville man.
WHY, 1 never even heard of the
song!" answered Mr. Mansfield.
The widow, hearing the conversation
and seeing that something was immi-
nent, said to Mr.. Mansfield:
Mr.. Mansfield several months ago
I had a party Of friends at my house.
and they We're having such a stupid
time I tried to enliven things a little.
So sang them 'Sweethearts' and told
them you sang it, just to lend a little
more interest to the song!" Mrs. Bank
laughed heartily, and every one joined
in, thinking it was a good joke.
In about an hour Mr. Mansfield went
home. As soon as he had gotten well
out of the house Mrs. Bank said to ev-
cry one:
Dick Mansfield is the biggest liar I
ever saw. He has sung that song to
me many time!"-Louisvi,le Courier
Journal,
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17

The elephant His Royal Highness,"
which carried the Prince of Wales DUR
ing his Indian tour, and which was only
landed at Blackwell from the steamship
Olivia yesterday, has, says a CORES
pendent already distinguished himself
by displaying great anxiety to sample
the contents of bakers shop. He was
safely stabbed at Bentley Road, Dalston,
along with eight other elephants belong
ing to Lord George Sanger, and when
left at $40 O'Clock this morning APP
peared perfectly contented However, at
4:30 O'clock the keepers We're suddenly
aroused by a man who rushed into the
circus and stated that the elephant had
broken out of the stable, and was MAX
ing furious onslaught on a bakers
shop. Mr.. Tottenham and Thanyo, his
Indian attendant, Immediately went to
Benyon Road, and at the premises of
H. Stein, baker, they found His
Royal Highness" had charged q large
plate-glass window with his enormous
tusks, and was enjoying himself by de-
vouring the contents of the window. Di-
rect}y the elephant caught sight of Mr..
Tottenham with a whip in his hand,
he commenced trumpeting loudly, and
this caused the Inhabitants Of the neigh
boring houses to appear at their win
dows. His Royal Highness" allowed
himself to be quietly led back to the
stables, where his feet were hobbled in
order to prevent him again making his
escape. He is greatly attached to his
Indian keeper. and in Mr.. Tottenham's
opinion, His Royal Highness," being in
strange quarters and missing Thanyo.
broke out of the stable in search of him,
but scented bread in the bakers shop,
he burgled the place in order to obtain a
feed.-St. James Gazette, December
18th
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
WASSERMAN DAVIS CO., K between Sixth and Seventh.
TROUBLE SURE TO COME.
When Captain Chisholm Was Seen
to Drink Pure Water.

There were five or six Of US on the ho-
tel veranda, and when Major Hillson
was seen coming up the street boy
was ordered to bring out a. glass of wa
ter for every sitter. We were slipping
the beverage when the Major halted at
the steps and looked up, and Captain
Chisholm, who was the only one VINO
knew him, called out:
''Mawnin' to yo, Majah-I hope see
yo' well?"
'Mawnin, Captain" was the reply;
"mawnin' to ALL"
Its hottish day. Majah," continued
the Captain. as he raised his glass.
Yes, rather hottish," replied the Ma
jor, as he peered at the glasses and a
puzzled look came over his face.
Won't yo' come up and join us"
i was going over to the compress,
but am in no powerful hurry
The Major came up the steps, and was
introduced to each of us in turn, and as
he sat down, the Captain said to the
young negro:
'Heah, boy, bring Majah Hillson a
glass;"
glass of water was brought out and
placed on table at the Majors elbow.
He carefully inspected it for long,
long minute and then looked around
at the other glasses. Then he lifted mis-
glass and said:
Captain Chisholm, the contents of
this glass seem to me to be water
nothing but water
Jest plain water" replied the Cap
tain.
And yo' are drinkin' plain water yo'-
self?"
Il am, sah."
And these other gentlemen-they are
| drinking plain water?'
Jest plain water, Majah."
Captain Chisholm" said the Major,
as he put down his glass and rose TO
his feet, lis there report that the cot
ton crop has failed?''
mot that I have heard Of sab. Cot
ton crop seems to be all right, Majah."
Has the State Of Alabama repudiated
her obligations
Not that I know Of"
Anything wrong with corn, oats,
peanuts and tobacco?" continued the
Major.
Nothing wrong, sah-not that I've
heard Of" answered the Captain. DO
yo' suspect anything wrong, Majah?"
Eyes, sab; I do
And will yo' kindly explain?''
81 will, sab. When l find Captain
Chisholm, a true son Of the South,
drinking plain water, out of a plain
glass. surrounded by a mob who are
also drinking plain water, out of plain
glasses, it strikes me that the glorious
South is on the eve of a great calam-
ity, so had better get along to the
compress, and do my business with
Kernal Skellings! Gentlemen, excuse
my abrupt departure, and yo' can di-
vide the contents of this glass among
yo'!'-Atlanta Constitution.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES

Il hear that your father is sick" said
a neighbor to little four-year-old Ma,
mie. What has he got?" Why re-
piled the observing little lady, hes dot
doctor, of Torso"
How old is your grandfather" ask
ed a visitor of little Clarance, aged 3.
Don't know" was the reply, "but he
mus be awful old; for he's been round
here ever since / can member"
Little -year-old Willie accompa-
MED his father to the circus and among
the many strange things he saw was
one elephant standing on the back of
another: Look. papa." he exclaimed
there is a two-story elephant.
What is an abstract noun, Nellie?"
asked the teacher Of a bright little girl
Don't know" was the answer. You
don't know" exclaimed the teacher.
We'll. it's the name of something you
can thick of. but can't touch. Now
can you give an example?" "A red
hot poker was the prompt reply.
Little Johnnie was playing in tho
parlor and accidentally stepped upon
the foot of a lady caller. Now, John
ME-" said his mother, you must apollo
giZe to the lady for having stepped
on her foot" Johnnie went up to her
and said: Scuse me; I'm awful sor-
ry you didn't keep your foot out of my
road
Harry was reading in a Sunday
school paper the story of a missionary
having been eaten by cannibals.
Papa" he asked will the missionary
go 10 heaven2" Yes, my son." replied
the father. And will the cannibals
go there, too?" queried the youthful
student. No" was the reply. After
thinking the matter over for some time
the little fellow exclaimed: well,
don't see how the missionary can go to
heaven If the cannibals don't, when he's
inside the cannibals"
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17

Marshall College in West Virginia.
Next year he practiced law and edited
a country paper in Missouri. His first
official position was as City Attorney
of Louisiana, Mo. He has since been
Prosecuting Attorney Of Pike County,
Presidential Elector and member of the
Legislature. In 1892 ne was elected to
Congress from the Ninth Missouri Dis
trict He was defeated in 1894, but
elected again in 1896 He is a Demo-
crat. His wife accompanies him to
Washington and corresponds for a ST.
Louis paper
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
A Rebuke.

1T Is monstrous." said Mr. Humayne
ito think that women will stick feath-
ers in their hats, though they have read
over and over again of the cruel mas
sacres of innocent birds to satisfy their
disgusting craving for finery / call 1t
perfectly monstrous. They are no bet
ter than savages''
Then he called at a poulterer's and
took string of larks home for sup
per.-Pick- Me-Up.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
NeckWear for
Ladies.

Special in our clearance sale
for Monday morning at $50
o'clock. There IL q choice in this
lot, and the early corners will be
the satisfied ones. About 100
pieces in all, including the
handsomest novelties of the sea-
son; handsome lace and chiffon
'ronts, Zouaves, Arabian lace
neck pieces, etc., In variety and
tint to please all. They are
priced at just about half their
value, 75c. 81 Is, 81 IS and
" 10. Elegant dainty bits for
evening and party wear.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
Rather Inconsistent.

Father-Come, young man; get your
coat off and come with me.
Tommy-You're not going to lick me,
are you, dad?
Father-Certainly. Didn't I tell you
this morning that I would settle with
you for your bad behavior?
Tommy-Yes. but / thought il was
only joke, like when you told the gro
Ger you was going to settle with him.
Chicago Record
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
At SOC yard,
Instead of Csc ward.

About five pieces Of 38.inch
Black Satin Solei1. This is a
plain fabric, with a rich satin
luster; looks like a Duchess Sat-
In; all pure wool, and guaran-
teed color; an excellent thing for
q handsome street costume.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
His suspicions Groundle...

A Cleveland (Ohio) man, who has been
In London, brings back story of two
costermongers. They had made a bet of
half a sovereign and the drinks as TO
which could catch the most fish. Ac-
cordingly, with the drinks taken before
hand, they had repaired to the river and
cast in their lines. They sat there for
something like three or four hours with
out either of them getting even q bite
Finally one Of them imagined that he
felt a nibble, and in his excitement he
fell into the river. Bets on" cried the
other coster. IT'S no fair divin' for
'em."-Kansas City Journal
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
CHAMP CLARK.
A Brainy Man Who Represents
Missouri in Congress.

One Of the brainiest, brightest and
most unique figures in Congress is
Champ Clark of Missouri. Few men
enjoy greater popularity at home or in
Washington than this wit Of the
House" He was born in Anderson
County, Kentucky, in 1850, his father
being a farmer. By working as farm
hand and clerking in country store
he worked his way through Bethany
College and Kentucky University and
later through Cincinnati Law School.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
A Load ON His Mind.

''Now, gents" said the leader Of q
gang Of lynchers at Dawson City,
"Afore we swing this duck off want
to make a few remarks. Injun Bill
here, as you know, was caught Robin
a bakery on Pneumonia avenue few
nights ago. He doesn't deny the crime
and doesn't make no kick against be-
coming the deceased. but he wants me
to make q little sort of statement Tor
him afore he goes. AS I said Injun
Bill was caught while gittin' away
with a few bags OF bareback. and ne
says he would cash in his checks a
DANCED sight more cheerfuller. II he
could jest get one crack at the tall sky
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
At 33c yard,
Instead of SOC yard.

This lot comprises . large and
varied assortment Of all-wool
Cheviot Mixed Suitings, the de-
signs and styles are numerous,
and the colorings all Of the lat
est; some overshot with black
mohair, others in rich two-toned
effects; all regular SOC goods.
But for the sale marked 33c
yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
Black Dress Goods
Reductions.
At Csc yard,
Instead of soc ward.

This il a line Of handsome
Black Mohair Figured Granite
Cloths, full 80 inches wide, of
superior quality, and guaran.
teed fast colors. The designs
are specially adapted for sepa-
rate skirts, but they also will
make Handsome full suits.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
COlOred Dress Goods
Reductions.
At Csc yard,
Instead of 4Oc yard.

20 pieces In this line Of 40
inch Mohair Chame1eons; q most
attractive fabric, In colored
ground, with rich black brocade
design, In 1uster mohair. The
colorings are Of the latest and
among them may be found tho
new blues, olives, ox-blood, DAN
las, besides many other staple
shadings.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
Electric Seal
Fur COIlaretteS,
81 so.

This il q greatly reduced price
on these warm fur garments so
much In vogue in the East and
IN our Coast this winter; they've
high rolling storm collar, and
are full silk lined with fancy
colored silk. and reduced to
- SO.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
Misses Jackets,
So IS.

Misses Jackets, Of good, heavy
cloaking, green and tan mix
lures; this seasons best styles,
with velvet collar. and are hale
silk lined and silk piped seams;
sold regular for SIS SO. Clear
ance sale price, So rs.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17

pilot who said in his sermon last Sun
day night that bread was the staff of
life. AS I don't see the gent among
you, the black stocking will be tied over
the eyes Of our friend. and he will be
swung off, even if he does go with
somethin' on his mind. "-Exchange.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
WOmen'S
Tailored Suits,
81 50.

Look at this price; consider
the cost Of the material, Innings,
trimmings and makings, and
and also that they were cheap
at $40 and sig SO; stylish, navy
blue serge or novelty mixed
suits, full silk lined. correctly
tailored, fly front Jackets of
this seasons best styles, and re-
duced in this clearance sale to
81 so. Isn't that an inducement
to purchase a new dress?
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
The Dress Goods
Store.

That this store Is headquarters
for Dress Goods in Sacramento
has long been q recognized fact.
Reasons for this well-merited
consideration, too-our stock is
always the largest, always new,
bright and fresh, due to the fact
Of great selling, and this SELL
ing we can attribute to the fact
that we place such reasonable
and low prices ON the high class
Of fabrics which we always car
~, as will not permit Of their
remaining long enough on the
shelf to become old to the eyes
Of our patrons or In fact. For
this clearance sale we have still
lessened already low prices,
which will make this ever at
tractive department a still
stronger center Of attraction
throughout the sale.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
At CSC yard,
Instead of 81 Is yd.

A line Of handsome Black
Satin Finished Lizard Soleils,
with rich designs, in scroll,
floral and lattice effects; comes
full As inches wide; all pure
wool; a handsome fabric for full
suit or separate skirt.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17

Ringing noises In the ears, some times
buzzing or swapping sound, are caused
by catalrh in the head. The great
value Of Hoods Sarsaparilla as REM
edy Tor catarrh is unquestioned.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
WOmen'S
Tan Jackets,
SIS rs.

Very swell, tan co1ored Melton
Cloth Jackets, for women, lined
throughout with fancy silks;
the correct style and length.
Reduced from $40 to SIS rs in
this sale.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17

Some one, writing in the Boston
Transcript" expresses the fear that
the air is giving out. II this be SO,
1t will prove a sad blow to the Corbett-
Fitzsimmons conflict.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
WOmen'S
Stylish Coats,
S. each.

Your choice from 100. They
are Of the seasons best styles,
full OF half lined, piped seams
the proper length and cut, black
and stylish; made from Kersey,
Melton, Broadcloth, etc. All
placed in one great lot and your
choice for SIS.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-01-17
At SOC yard,
Instead of 75c yard.

This il our offer during the
clearance sale for q 46-inch
Black English Worsted, ~ hand
-ome q fabric a. ever was shown
for 75c; IL strictly all pure Aus
traHan wool; just the thing for
those neat outing or tailor suits.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-03-13
EMERGENCY PREPARATIONS
Continued in the War and Navy Depart
ments YESTERDAY

Washington, March 12.-Emergency
preparations were continued to-day in
all branches of the Navy and War De-
partments. The bureau of construc-
ton of the Navy Department finds it.
self exceptionally we'll prepared for
any emergency work that it may be
called upon to perform in connection
with the auxiliary cruisers. 1t is due
TO an organization which in ordinary
times is so arranged that the force can
be made speedily available for emer-
gency demands.
The Secretary Of the Navy has di-
rected that a recruiting station be
opened in Washington Immediately,
the special purpose being to secure or
binary seamen and mechanics Lieu
tenant Robinson, at present on duty at
the Washington navy yard, will be in
charge of the station, which will be-
gin business in the yard next Monday
morning.
The battleship Iowa sailed from
Key West for Tortugas to-day and the
torpedo boat Dupont arrived at Key
West. The gunboat Wilmington re-
ported her arrival at Barbados
Brigadier General John NJ Wilson,
chief of engineers of the War Depart
ment, returned to-day after a trip Of
over three thousand miles. which he
accomplished inside of one week Ma
turally his visit to Southern points
where extensive fortifieations work is
in progress. has excited much COM
ment General Wilson declined. how
ever. to discuss in any way this phase
of his trip.
General Wilson spent da< at Key
West and another day at Tampa. but
the nature of his inspections there are
not disclosed. While at Key West he
met number of the officers of the
United States feet concentrated there.
and heard the usual comment on the
cause of the disaster to the Maine
which however, was purely specula-
tive. He did not go to Tortugas, not
| withstanding the reports current while
( he was in the South that he was eX
aiming this strategic point with a
view to having hurried plans for its
fortification put into effect.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-03-13
SISTERSVILLE.

On April 9th the districts through
which the proposed Sistersville d
Salem Electric railroad viii run will
! vote whether to issue bonds for the
building of the road. From present
| indications it is believed that the
I bonds will carry by an overwhelming
majority. All the people in the differ
emit districts seem 10 be in favor and
all are working hard for it, There is
a general feeling in this city that when
the vote is counted here there will not
be single one against III.
Robert Williams, of the Opera House
drug store, left yesterday afternoon
for his home in Pomeroy, where he
was called to attend the funeral OF Il
relative.
Next Thursday evening the members
of the Citizens Hose Company will
dedicate the new city building by hold
ing a large ball Elaborate arrange
ments for the affair have been made
and promises to be one of the great
est successes Of the season.
Mrs. David Northup left yesterda7
afternoon for Parkersburg and Mar.
friends for short time.
The live bird shoot OF the Sistersvii.e
Rod and Gun Club has been postpone
until next Tuesday.
Miss Josephine Riggs, who has been
i'll for some time, is convalescing.
Henry NJ. Brilles went to Wheeling
yesterday to spend Sunday W--h DIS
parents.
Mrs. E. J. Thompson has reurh't
from New Martinsviile, where she "a5
the guest of friends. for several days.
win Fitch, OF New MartinsTiile. 7n-
perintendent OF the natural gas com
pany there, was in the city this atse.-
noon.
Mrs. Gene Harper, OF Oak1a'e Pa.
who has been in the city tor se'r..
weeks visiting relatives and tr'eno"
left yesterday afternoon for home
Mrs. W. H. Gillespie and son ha''
returned from visit with 81 AaT!'
friends.
Fred. Butcher, prominent c1R-Ia
tor of New Martinsville, was W. NJ
city yesterday afternoon.
John Kelly, of the OHIO River dii-.
ing rooms, who has been al Fol'
Pleasant for some time, has TelIiDe-
to this city.
w. G. Hays, general MANAGE ~ III
West Virginia Tool Company, 1917 se7
terday for Washington, Pa.
James Stathers is spending au10@'
at his home in Wheeling.
Ray Macarthur, OF tie Carter va
Company. left yesterday for Peans ~. p
J. $. Pringle. general manager cl ".
Oil Well Supply COMPANY here l- -
Pittsburg spending Sunday al nome
Mrs. G. Il. Hosford, who Aa5
visiting tit her home in Butter i-
arrived in the city YESTERDAY
J. IT. Dolan has returned from -.'
1 to Wheeling .- I.
The usual services Will be he'd -
all the city churches to-day