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The record-union., 1898-12-30
ROMAN WASTE AND WEALTH.
Pearls Dissolved in Wine and a Re-
lay Of Dinners for Mark Antony.

The pearl which Cleopatra drank to
Antony's health was valued at nearly
100000, SO at one mouthful she dis
posed of as much as the cost of Calig-
ula's supper. I suppose that was The
most valuable pearl we have any
knowledge Of, though julius Caesar
owned one worth $250,O0O, which he
gave to the mother Of Brutus-the same
Rrutus who afterward helped to kill
Caesar. Pearls seem to have held out
particular temptations to people who
took pleasure in wasteful follies, per-
haps because no other jewel could be
so easily swallowed.
Cleopatra's prank was not the first of
its kind. The same absurdity had been
committed by silly fellow in Rome
named Esop-not your favorite fable
teller, for he lived centuries earlier. and
was a very wise man. The Roman Esop
was the son Of a rich actor, and, just
to make himself talked about, he took a
pearl from the eardrop Of Cecilia, the
wife Of the tyrant Sylla, and, accord
ing to writer's of that age, drank it in
vinegar I believe that the possibility
of dissolving this kind of gem is dis
puted by many modern authorities, but
the al cients appear to have had no
doubt on the subject, for the instances
recorded by them were numerous, and
were attested by men of scientific
standing. A Japanese naturalist, who
has studied pearls minutely, states that
he has found them of such various quail
ity and structure that the existence of
specimens which might be melted does
not seem to him inconceivable. But
whether Esop liquefied his pearl or not
the performance certainly cost him a
sum equivalent to $4,000 = quite
enough, though nothing in compari-
son with what Cleopatra squandered.
Hers was the widest piece of extrava-
gance that can recall.
1t was the fashion to be extravagant
then. Mark Antony was not far behind
the Egyptian Queen in that respect,
though his fancy was not for beverages
favored by trinkets. Substantial food
was more in his line. A visitor who
once went into the kitchen of his pal
ace in Alexandria saw eight wild boars
roasting at the same time, and thought
there must be an immense number of
guests expected; but the cook told him
only twelve persons would dine that
day and the reason of the extensive
preparation was that no one could say
exactly when Antony would go to the
table. But whenever he gave the sig
nal the meat must be just in proper
condition at that moment. SO 1t was
the rule to get ready series of dim
ners, overlapping one another, YOU
might say, at intervals of fifteen or
twenty minutes. Only one could be
eaten, and the rest were wasted; but
the waste did not matter. Antony was
never kept waiting, and that, in his
opinion, was the thing to be considered.
e. II. House in ST. Nicholas.
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A POPULAR MISTAKE.
Regarding Remedies for Dyspepsia and
Indig estion.

Regarding Remedies for Dyspepsia and
Indigestion.
The national disease of Americans is
indigestion or in it's chronic form. dys-
pepsia, and for the very reason that it
Is so common many people neglect talk
ing proper treatment for what they
consider trifiing stomach trouble, when
as matter of fact, Indigestion lays the
foundation for many incurable dis
eases. No person with a vigorous,
healthy stomach will fall victim to
consumption. Many kidney diseases
and heart troubles date their beginning
from poor digestion; thin, nervous peo-
pie are really so because their stom-
achs are out Of gear; weary, languid,
faded out women owe their condition
to imperfect digestion.
When nearly every person you meet
is afflicted with weak digestion 1t is not
surprising that nearly every secret pat
ent medicine on the market claims to
be cure for dyspepsia, as we'll as a
score of other troubles, when in fact, as
DR.. Werthier says, there is but one
genuine dyspepsia cure which is per-
fectly safe and reliable, and moreover,
this remedy is not patent medicine,
but it is scientific combination Of pure
pepsin free from animal matter), vege-
table essences, fruit salts and bismuth.
1t is sold by druggists under name Of
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. No extrav-
agant claims are made for them, but
for indigestion or any stomach trouble,
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are far
ahead of any remedy yet discovered.
They act on the food eaten, no dieting
Is necessary, simply eat all the whole
some food you want and these tablets
will digest it. A cure results, because
all the stomach needs is a rest, which
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets give by do
ing the work of digestion.
Druggists sell these tablets at so
cents per package. Circulars and testi-
monials sent free by addressing F. A.
Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Beginning with a matinee next Mon
day afternoon Morosco's San Francisco
Grand Opera house Stock Company,
headed by James M. Brophy, a talented
and rising actor, and Miss Lorena At
wood, of whom only praise is spoken
by the San Francisco press, begins a
weeks engagement al the Clunie
Opera house at popular prices. The
first play will be '"Trilby," with Mr..
Brophy as ''Svengali, and Miss At
wood as .,'Trilby." This will be follow
ed during the week by The Commo-
dore," the latest patriotic drama, 'The
Cherry Pickers,' Held by the Enemy" "
and other pieces. The company is t1f-
teen in number and brings with it
carload of special scenery and a full
wardrobe. The troupe is the same
that has so long held the boards at the
Grand Opera-house in San Francisco.
The sale of seats is now on.
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PERSONAL MENTION.

M. V. Sparks of Marysville is at the
Golden Eagle.
Police Sergeant McManus has gone
to San Francisco.
G. w. Elkus has removed with his
family to San Francisco.
D. E. Knight of Marysville came
down yesterday to visit the city.
County Treasurer John II. Chisholm
of Auburn was in the city yesterday.
D. S. Hirshing of lone came down
yesterday and is at the Golden Eagle.
Mrs. William FL. Mills of San Fran
cisco is visiting friends in this city.
August Rose, Jr., of Vallejo. with his
family, has been spending Christmas
with Henry Hauser of w Washington.
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BAUM DENIES 1T.
Says He Never Said He Saw Ore1-
lana Murdered.

On Wednesday last an old Slavonian
named John Baum made a statement
to the police, through the medium Of
an interpreter named Cizovitch, TO the
effect that he was an eyewitness to
the murder of Juan Orellana, steam
boat watchman, on the night of July
4, 1895.
Cizovitch, in interpreting Baurn's S
statement, said the latter asserted that
on the night in question he saw two
men, one of whom was Frank Mora,
attack Orellana on the deck Of steam
boat, gag him with a handkerchief,
strike him on the head and then throw
him overheard. The old man is al
legged to have said that Milton Beck,
a. well-known watchman for the San
Joaquin Navigation Company. was
Mora's partner in crime.
AS a result of Baum's alleged state
ment, Mora and Beck were arrested.
Yesterday morning in the office of the
City Attorney, Baum made another
and different statement. He claimed
that he did not see Orellana killed and
that he had never said so, to the police,
Cizovitch, or anybody else.
Cizovitch was called in and ques-
toned the old man, the questions and
answers being taken by stenographer
s. c. Brier Baum positively denied
that he had seen the murder committed
and declared he had never made
statement to that effect. He further
stated that on the night Of the murder
he saw two men walking down the
water front, one of whom was Mora,
the other a stranger to him. He called
to the men and they told him to wait
minute" He was afraid they would
kill him and ran to Nicovitch's saloon
nearby, where he told that he had been
chased by two men.
Ctzovitch, on the other hand, as Well
as the police officers, say Baum
statement of Wednesday and that maoe
yesterday entirely agree.
The parties are being held for furtnef
investigation. Baum, who is 6S years
old. is an odd sort Of man, though ne
is said to show no evidence of insanity.
His statement made yesterday Would
seem to clear Mr.. Beck, who has here
tofore borne a good reputation, from
suspicion.
Milton Beck, one of the men arrested
on the statement of Baum, was released
at O'Clock yesterday afternoon, there
being no evidence on which to hold him.
Mora is still in Jail, and further 1nVes-
tigation will be made.
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WASHINGTON AS A SENTINEL.
Walked on Guard at Valley Forge
to Relieve a Starving Soldier.


William Perrine gives a graphic pic
ture of Washington's memorable winter
of suffering at Valley Forge in the La
dies Home Journal" .'Sentinels pac-
ing in the snow on the outposts took
OF their caps and stood in them to save
their feet from freezing" he writes.
Here and there could be found even
officers in sort Of dressing gown made
of old woolen bed covers The stout
hearted women Of New Jersey sent
their quilted clothes as Christmas pres
ents, with the patriotic jest that as wo-
men We're said sometimes TO wear the
trousers, so now there would be an ex-
cuse for men who might wear the pet
ticoats. Washington, who never ex-
aggerated, said that few men had more
than one shirt, many only half one,
and some none at ALL Nearly 1900
| men were barefooted, and occasionally
might be seen a soldier who was all but
| nakedi Sometimes there was nothing
to eat in the camp but rotten salted
herrings. Men were known to snatch
at the dough Of half baked cakes in the
kitchens of the farmers wives. The
contractors and the commissary agents
and the Continental Congress had
brought 12,OOO men to the verge of
starvation, and the blood of General
Wayne ram hot with rage as he looked
on his poor fellows weak with hunger.
Indeed, there was but one horn tumb-
Ter and also but one wooden dish for
every mess. Washington himself dined
one day on potatoes and hickory nuts
My good man. said he to the sentinel
IN front of his headquarters, pacing up
and down in the bitterness of a cold
morning, have you had anything to
eat?' No, SIR was the reply. Give
me your musket, then, and go inside
and get some breakfast and the tall
commander gravely walked up and
DOWN as guard over his own house
The record-union., 1898-12-30
THE FIRST CASE FINISHED.
Second One of the Building and
Loan Gases Begun Yesterday.

The case of T. w O'Neill, receiver of
the Union Building and Loan Associa-
ton against the National Bank of D. o.
Mills & Co., which has for some time
been on hearing before Judge Buckles
of Solano County, in department two
Of the Superior Court, was concluded
yesterday, the attorneys having con-
cluded their arguments, and was taken
under advisement.
The case of Receiver O'Neil against
the Farmers and Mechanics Bank, in
which the same issues are involved, and
in which much of the evidence in the
former case will be used by agreement
of the parties. was commenced imme-
diately on the submission of the first
case.
The record-union., 1898-12-30
Not ExactIy Tame.

General Walker of Virginia is at work
IN Richmond collecting evidence to use
In his contest against Judge Rhea
Some one asked the General if he an6
Judge Rhea did not have a slow an6
tame canvass during the campaign
past. Not much of it, responded
General Walker. Judge Rhea and ]
met in joint debate six times and he
drew his revolver three times. Does
that look like a tame canvass?"-Cou-
rierJournal.
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WAS HELD UP.
But He Persuaded the Thugs That
He Had no Mouev.

About $50 O'Clock last night a, young
man who is employed at Kent Bros.
stables, was held up at Third and L
streets by two men, one Of whom pre-
sented pistol to his head and COM
manded him to dig up
The young man informed the thugs
that he himself was hungry and had
not the wherewith to buy food, and
they, taking him at his word, consigned
him to climate hotter than that at
Red Bluff and left him, to look for a
more congenial subject.
The record-union., 1898-12-30
CHILDREN'S DAY HOME.
A Christmas Tree That Was Great.
1y Enjoyed.

The Christmas tree entertainment at
the Children's Day Home last evening
was a great success, there being about
sixty-five mothers and children pres
ent.
The Board of Managers desires to
thank all who helped to bring ray
of sunshine to these children and work
ing mothers, and if they had been there
they would have felt amply rewarded.
Master Stein1nan acted as Santa Claus
and performed his part in a creditable
manner
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dwelling the Past.

"I wish now" shrieked the angry
young wife, II wish now, George
Winchester, you had married Luce
Jones instead of me. That's what l
wishi"
Il would have married her. howled
the equally angry young husband, only
she wouldn't have me, and you would!'
Chicago Tribune.
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Her Eye Destroyed.

A young son of Allen Finch, who lives
near Florin, was playing on Wednesday
with a toy gun that had been given
him for Christmas, and the charge
struck his little sister in the eye de-
stroying the sight of it entirely. She
has been brought to this city for treat
r1nPnt
The record-union., 1898-12-30
Auction Sale.

w. H. Sherburn, auctionaer, will sell
on Thursday January 9th, at 10 a. M,
at the residence, 500 P street, all the
fine household furniture, consisting of
a piano, parlor, bedroom and kitchen
furniture, carpets, pictures, range,
china and glassware; also, horse,
cart. phaeton. harness, chickens. etc.
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Carried Too Far.

Tlmm1ns, you don't seem to be max
ing as much love to the landlady as you
did"
Had to ease up a little She thought
she had me so sure that she could put
eff the scraps and meat-ends on me.
as If l We're already married to her.
Indianapolis Journal
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Malicious Mischief.

Officers Bailey and Brissell last night
arrested Albert Henderson, commonly
known as "Boxcar," on warrant
charging him with malicious mischief.
Henderson is accused of having broken
several electric light globes on Ninth
street last Sunday evening. He will be
in the City Justice Court this morning.
The record-union., 1898-12-30
Hotel Arrivals.

| Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel
| yesterday: M. V. Sparks, Marysville: :
W. II. Doherty, U. S. N; D. S. Heish-
berg, lone: Walter A. Taylor, James
| Donahue, Wilbur F. Knapp, A. Muller,
M. Whipple, c. H. Hunter San Fran
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Arrested for Battery,

II. 0. Otto, who conducts a saloon at
Second and l streets, was arrested yes
terday on a battery charge preferred
by Philip Dout The latter claims Otto
attacked him with a broom handle.
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Answer Filed.

The city has filed its answer, which
is general denial, in the case Of the
suit of the, Funded Debt Commission
against the city to cancel S1,00O,OOO
worth Of the city's bonds.
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Violated an Ordinance.

E. Hawes was arrested yesterday
morning and charged with violating the
ordinance prohibiting the hauling of
garbage through the city without
proper covering. He gave bonds for
his appearance in court this morning
The record-union., 1898-12-30
Two Goats Found,

Two boys last night found a rubber
coat and a black overcoat on the front
steps of the High School, and reported
the matter to the police. The over
coat contained So money -order dated
The record-union., 1898-12-30
Arrested for Vagrancy.

Hardy Motion (colored) was arrested
yesterday and charged with vagrancy
Motion is an ex-convict, having served
| two terms in the Folsom prison. He is
the kind of person the city has no need
The record-union., 1898-12-30

IN ALL STAGES Of Nasal Catarrh
there should be cleanliness. AS expert
ence proves Ely's Cream Balm is a
cleanser, soother and healer of the dis
eased membrane. It is not drying nor ir-
ritating, and does not produce sneezing
To test ii a trial size is mailed for 10
cents or the large for so cents by Ely
Brothers, 56 Warren street, New York
Druggists keep it, Upon being placed in
to the nostrils it spreads oyer the mem
brane and relief is immediate. 1t is an
agreeable cure
The record-union., 1898-12-30
AUCTION SALE

THURSDAY. JANUARY eth, AT 10
O'Clock a. m, l will sell for Mr.. Benjamin
Roller, at residence, No: 500 p street, all
his fine household furniture, in part: l
AntiselI Upright Piano, Parlor Furniture,
CarDets Pictures Oak and Walnut
Chamber Sets, Bedding, Oak Hall Rack,
Extension Table and Chairs, Fine Range,
Glass and China Ware, etc. Also Horse
Cart Phaeton, Harness, Chickens, etc.
Sale positive. Terms cash.
w H SHERBURN, Auctioneer
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January, 1898. to order of w. Chita.
and an envelope addressed care OF G..
w. Reed, The articles are at the PC
lice station. e
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AUCTIONS.
Auction Sale Of Real Estate.

BY ORDER OF THE SUPERIOR
Court. we will sell at public auction on
Tuesday January Sd, at 10 a. M, the
property No. 412 l. street, with two houses
thereon. Sale positive.
D. ]. SIMMONS e. CO,
Auctioneers.
The record-union., 1898-12-30

Solomon when arrayed in all his glo-
ry didn't have pair of plaid stocking:
to his feet.
The record-union., 1898-12-30

Coronado water, Stockton sarsapa-
rilla and iron champagne cider. ginger
ale. orange cider. ]. McMorry, agents
The record-union., 1898-12-30

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by mill
ions OF mothers for their children while
teething with perfect success. 1t soothes
cures wind collie, regulates the bowels, and
Is the best remedy for diarrhea. whether
arising from teething or other causes. For
sale by druggists in every part OF the
world. Be sure and ask for Mrs Wins
lows Soothing Syrup. Twenty-Five cents
bottle. MWF
The record-union., 1898-12-30

Aged A No. port wine, ST a gallon.
Theo Blauth, 407 K street. Tel. 29I.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

BAKER d HAMILTON. wholesale hard.
ware bicycles, carts, buggies, carriages
phaetons. Balm farm and header wagons
Send for catalogue
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Ellington pianos. wiley B. Allen Co.
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NEW TO-DAY.

THE SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION
Cruelty to Children will not meet on
account of holiday until MONDAY
EVENING, January 9th. B.C) 1t
The record-union., 1898-12-30
Real
Cut Glass

largest, but the
| choice showing of genuine cut
glass in Sacramento is to be found
here in our beautiful cut glass room.
Even with the stock depleted as it
is from the Christmas rush there is
still a plentiful assortment of pieces
to choose from. Remember this
when thinking of New Years glass
ware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
Here's to You. Patrick MaIlon.

ct was Patrick Mallon. not MALTA. who
fired the first shot from the Nashville
Press despatch)
Paddy Mallon, Paddy Mallon, Lad. |
knew that it was YOU
When they said it was II MALTA" | was
betting twas not true.
Sure Mallon took that trick
For no MALTA is Il Mick
Oh the Irish are as happy as the cut
throat dons are sick.
When you listed on the Nashville. and
you held your hand on high.
Swearing to defend Old Glory. with its
stars from out the sky.
With its stripes of red and white
White for truth ana red for might
You were praying you could fire the gun
signalling the fight!
Then Irish luck stood by you, Pat, as You
stood by the gun
For an lrishman thinks fighting for
America is fun,
It's a way he has to tell
That he loves this country we'll
This country gives him freedom. and hen
fight for that through hell.
Paddy Mallon, Paddy Mallon. proud tho
day we heard the news.
For Irish dead lie in the Maine! No
dang rous task refuse!
Though life or death bctidc,
Fight by the Yankees 81 lie
Till they've freed another nation and
humbled Spanish pride,
Edward W. Townsend in New York
World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
holy day,

The BoWery Will furnish regiment
of fighters composed of all nationalities
except the Spanish. Already 800 men
predominate, and the other nationali-
ties appear in the following order:
Germans, Russians, Hebrews, Aus
TRANS Englishmen, Scotchmen, Irish
men, Hungarians, Polanders. Syrians,
Danes, Swedes and Greeks. OF all these
different types the Greeks present the
best appearance physically. Just what
| linguists the government will appoint
to command this polyglot regiment is
not known
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
LAW AND NATIONS.
Some OF the Rights Defined by International
Jurisprudence.


Among the most thoroughly settled
prlhcIpies OF lnternatIonal Ia" are these;
nat every nation large or small, has Ger
tam natural rights. among which are
separate ana independent existence. the
maintenance OF It's sovereignty, the exer-
ciSe "I the powers OF government, the en-
joEmchl 81 IT'S own resources the pro-
lection OF us own territory. These rights
ar" not IN dlSpute IN international law,
NaHs ,ho independently
NINA Is. ana mas been Tor centuries. an
inoepehdent nation. exercising the rights
OF sovereignty over large extent of
country. foul great NATIONS are now
engaged IN selzlhG and holding portions
OF us t'rIllorN'
germany, on Inc preteNt OF compensa-
iloh LOT tht murder OF German mission
aries. seized by force and holds the port
~ hla-Chou ana part OF the peninsula of
ShantunS Province. 1t is true that this
territory IS hlchei from China under the
SuiSe OF " years lease; but no one
uouptS mat what Is mus acquired by
i"rce Oh 'hftntS. backed by men-of-war,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
FIina Gu. the FLAG!

Augusta should show its colors in
this war far more literally than it has
yet done.
Travelling men who come to this city
remark upon the striking absence Of
our national emblem, and wonder if the
Capital of the State is behind it's sister
cities in patriotic ardor. They say
! that not only the great cities like New
York and Boston, but also nearly all
the smaller cities and towns they visit,
show their loyalty and their enthusiasts
tic interest in passing events by dis
playing Old Glory on all sides.
Augusta ought to have taken the
lead in this matter instead of being in
the rear of the procession. To be sure,
a few flags float from public buildings
and schoolhousos, as well as from half
a dozen places of business and perhaps
a score of residences. But where there
/ is one flag now flying in Augusta there
ought to be one hundred at least. Let
our citizens awake to the fact that War
exists With foreign foe The least
we can do is to show our patriotism by
displaying our national emblem on our
homes and places of business. At a
time like this Augusta, especially its
| business portion, ought TO be alive with
flags, big flags and little flags, new
flags and tattered old flags, but the
Stars and Stripes everywhere
In a few days our streets will be
filled With marching troops, hundreds
of the best young men of Maine spring
ing to arms to fiGht,and to die is neces-
sary. in defense of that flag. Let Au-
gusta show them that it honors their
courage. their loyalty and their sacri-
flee. There is no better way to do this
than by a general, concentrated move
ment throughout the city to make the
flag conspicuous.
Set the flag afoat everywhere. Let
it gladden. the eyes and quicken the
pulses of all patriotic citizens, soldiers
and civilians. Hang out a flag, Angus
tans. 1t is Il simple and inexpensive
thing to do and it means much. 1t
should he displayed in recognition of
the loyal readiness of our soldiers who
are answering the summons of the ma
ton. 1t should be displayed in recogni-
ton Of the righteousness of the war
in which we are engaged-a war for
freedom and humanity-which gives
new and deeper significance to the
Stars and Stripes. an enhanced beauty
to its blended colors. 1t should be dis
played because we love our country
and are proud to show that love to the
world.