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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Pioneers Election.

meeting of the new Board of Di-
rectors of the Pioneer Association was
held last evening for the purpose OF
electing officers for the ensuing year
The election resulted as follows:
President, Edward Twitchell: Secre-
tary, L. B. Richardson (re-electedl:
Treasurer, A. c. Sweetser (re-elected)
In yesterdays account of the election
Of Directors for the ensuing year the
name of p. S. Lawson should have read
p. s. Lawson.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Petition For Confirmation.

estate of John Bradford Cave, de-
ceased, has filed in the Superior Court
her account of sales of real estate in
Yolo County belonging to the estate,
and petitions for the confirmation Of
the sale.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Death Came Suddenly.

Andrew l.. Davis died suddenly at his
home, 1914 K street, on Sunday even
ing AS he was alone when he died,
and no doctor can give a certificate OF
death, Coroner Clark will have an au-
topsy made. The superstition is that
Davis died Of heart disease.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Was Not a Delegate.

Thomas Barkwith who has been an
nounced as delegate to the Silver Re
publican Convention at Los Angeles,
wishes 1t stated that he was not a
delegate and that his name was used
without his knowledge
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.
Frank Cross Bruised by Fall
From q Buggy

Frank Cross was thrown from bug
gy in the vicinity of Sixth and I streets
last night, and received some painful
though not serious Commissions about the
head and face.
His horse took fright at a group Of
Cinnamon and ran away. Cross was
patched up at the Receiving Hospital
by DR.. Ogden. The buggy was
wrecked.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30

The largest piano house in Northern
California, carrying the most complete
and extensive stock, is the Wiley B. AL
len Co., 415 K. Jobbers and retailers. =
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30

McMorry sells groceries Agent for
Coronado water and Stockton sarsa-
parilla and iron 531 NJ street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30

Mems French calf shoes for 50, worth
81. at the Bee Hive, 41S X street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30

Save money by buying your tea and
coffee Of ]. McMorry. 5S1 NJ.
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THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS
is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup OF Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
of the excellence of it's remedy. It is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LoUIsvILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. NY.
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Ao~pe1f of the healtn- giving, hSi .
'hersen Of DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
p IaT;pption. It gives specific strength and
to the Organism ggsnb7 OF matsy
pfo and recuperative energy. 1t makes
motherhood safe and b, comparatively 'a and
Portable, it .Se mothers buoyant spirit and
P.,,anIv attractiveness.
Mrs Hull q Me taSen pr
$usx o1te prescription and cannot speak too T Tea
of it.. nave Se,,etirncs had to have two doc
Daa began taking your PIe s P to little tIs
July, AL never had such an easy TN nao
and was me net IN is p about aa hundred
MY twins when born r weighs goS foan
In whs sss eono St Psesss IS fs
of the aggIast Pellets should be used IN
Pieicess l,n with the "Favorite PTeser Grip,
sas s@ sSsT n saa a1''
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30

II is a blessed period
Ia a woman's life when
a dear little stranger
comes . driving down
out of cloudland to
make its home in her
heart and call hef
mother. Yet the ma
jority of women ap-
proach this time with
fear and misgiving
both for themselves
and the expected little
one. The mothers
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. weakness or
i inperfection in the
y baby while the wom-
anly nature fears its
own sufferings; and per-
haps a little spice of vani-
~ about her figure makes
her dread that its attrac-
tive contour may be de-
stroyed by maternity.
But as a matter of fact
when a woman is in per
feet health and condi-
ton, motherhood should
only serve to enhance
and accentuate her ply
steal attractiveness. Ev-
cry expectant mother
should know and avail
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THE TICKET SYSTEM.

Each life member Of the State Agri-
cultural Society will be furnished with
a ticket on presentation Of his certif-
cate Of membership, to transfer or lend
which will subject him to expulsion
from the society.
Price Of single admission tickets to
the Park, 80 cents; ladies, in the fore
noon, % cents. General admission to
the Pavilion, % cents. General admis
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30

Broilers.
The only correct broiler for gas, oil or gaso-
line stove; has cover and catches all the pieces.
IS cents.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21
THE RUSSIAN ARMY.

Russian soldiers. who number about
two and half millions, are character
lied by stoical courage. patient endur-
ance of hardship, and good marching
capacity Such an army, if thoroughly
trained and mobile, would be an instru-
ment of enormous power in the hands
OF the Car, but its quality is irregular.
and the means by which it NAV he
concentrated are defective. If we con-
slder what vast tracts of country must
be traversed before an army corps can
take up any particular position. and
now few railways there are as com
pared with the extent of the Emnirp
the slowness and difficulty of military
movement will be apparent. On the
other hand, it must not be forgotten
that the influence of the Grand Dnkn
Vladimir ard OF General Dragimiroff is
making itself felt throughout the Rms
sian army, even in its remotest STA
tons, and so an intelligent and prac-
teal war training is becoming more
common. Russian railways, also are
extending their mileage every dav and
as they are built on strategic nrinc;-
pies, the mobility of the army is grad
ually increasing.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21

Pattie "Pattie" is his wife-"never
went in for that sort of thing. She's
on the dead level, and that's right
Think so the more | see Of the Others
Wonder if she's having any sort of a
time down there, anyhow? But l tell
you what, old boss, it's the proper kink
to go it alone once in a while"
On Wednesday night, after he had
eaten his supper, he couldn't quite de-
eide what he'd do to pass the time. He
moseyed idly around his wife's dress
ing room. The very faint perfume in
the room got him to thinking. for
gotten pair of his wife's gloves were
on the dressed. He picked them up.
odd perfume that that Pat uses
said he to himself. Guess there's
only enough of it made for her use
Never got next to any perfume like
that around anybody else. Wonder if
she's having. Ga, the dickens, I'll
just run over and get into a little
game with the fellows"
The little game didn't hit him as it
used to. The fellows were all I'M
married burned frivolous lot
he thought, and he studied them "A
man hasn't got the brains of an angle
worm until he's doubled up, anyhow"
He smoked lot of cigars and quit
1875 ahead Of the game; but, some
how or another. he didn't feel just
right as he finished his cold tub and
got ready for bed. Some darby lads
went down the street singing ana pick
ing guitars. This made him sort of
WOODY. So he mixed himself big one.
gulped it down and turned in.
He found himself to be in a pretty
cranky frame of mind at the Office on
Thursday. His work didn't 60 right,
somehow or another. In the afternoon
ne went out to the ball game
Beauty of the thing is said he,
that | don't have to rush home TO
dinner after the sixth innir :. Can
stay and see the game out Hot thing,
this going it alone once in while"
He looked around the stand 10 size
the girls up.
20, | don't know" he thought. pat
can give any OF EN- run or looks.
BY ding, l wonder if she's having a
good
He stayed home Thursday night and
sawed on his violin He played the
things that he usually played with his
wife's piano accompaniment. and they
didn't sound right without the accom-
paniment. After he had finished play
ing he went cut AID sat on the front
steps in his shirt sleeves. A man neigh
Dor from next door came in and began
TO talk about the war.
Why doesn't that jay stay where he
belongs thought the brass bach. =
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21

ships have been lost or even damaged
materially. No territory has been lost.
The loss in men is much less than that
of Spain The figures have not been
compiled as yet, but it is understood
that the 366 men lost with the Maine
are more than all the other losses to-
gether.
The cost ofthe war in actual outlay
of money to the two countries is yet
to be summed up The amount eXpend-
ed by America to the present time is
$10O. 900. 600 in round numbers. The to-
tai cost in all expenditures Of the pres
ent and the future has been estimated
at $600,000,000. This, in addition to
the amount already spent, is for the
maintenance of the army, the interest
on the loan, the pension list, and other
minor matters.
The gains of the war are all on the
side of America. SPANS credit side is
absolutely blank, unless there is to be
an estimate of the moral value of the
lesson Of the war The balance sheets
prepared by the army and navy officers
stopped with those figures. The deduc-
ton made was that if America secures
the Philippines, she will more than pay
for the war in actual gains of measur-
able money value. Without the Phil
ippines they were of the opinion that
the war would show a loss of several
hundred Notwithstanding Times.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21
keep it out Of the highway beyond
that .rns ru.fdouflxr donuor

keep it out Of the highway beyond
that was evidently danger.
An old farmer sat on the fence in
the shade of an apple tree across the
road.
Whats that flag for?" asked the
man who was driving.
THAT flag means keep away from
the mule answered the old man.
Then why in thunder don't you tie
him up in your barn or in field 2"
asked the driver.
THAT mule replied the farmer, sis
better than constable or a bull dog.
See that patch Of mush melons? The
boys round here ust to skin that patch
most regular, an / couldn't keep 'em
out. They'd win every dog l set to
watchin' EN-, but they can't win the
mule / lost SO much sleep watchin'
the patch that l got nervous prostera-
ton. Then l thought of ole Bill there,
and we put him out. 1t took six neigh
bors to do it. He didn't want the job.
l don't know how we're goin' to get
him back again-shoot the rope in two,
| guess. But every one about here
knows Bill, an you bet them MELONS
is safe while he's there. You see, his
rope is just long enough to cover the
patch. Weu-so long. kansas City
Star
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21
WHY HE WANTED TO FIGHT:
Argonaut.

Argondut.
Il was down in the mountain re-
gion of West Virginia last week." said
the returned special agent of the In
ternal Revenue Department, land
happened upon one war incident down
there where you would suppose people
had enough fighting of their own to do
without going to foreign countries for
it. One morning, as l was riding
through lonesome valley, came upon
a house at the turn of the hill, and as
| passed, man came out and joined
me, taking the side of the road, as is
common oftentimes where there is a
rider and a walker going in the same
direction.
How far is it to Sam Morgan's-'
was the first question l asked
"'Old Sans or Young Sans
q didn't know there were two
Thar wuzn't till two weeks ago,
when young Sam got hitched and rent
ed the Mullins farm. It's two miles to
the old mans
DO | keep right on this way?'
Yes, foller the crick, | reckon he
said. Then he went on: Thar is likely
to be a war, hain't thar
"'That is what most people think
where | come from
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21
" 'Whar's that, mister"
81 syKr,-k;v -.t,,,,

'Whar's that, mister?'
Washington
"'Weil, l reckon that's headquarters,
and eff they think it thar then thar'll
be some fghtin',' and his face bright
ened.
Are you in favor Of WARP
"I never wuz till here lately, and
now I'm list eachin' fer it.
Il suppose the continued cruelty of
the SpaniSrds toward those helpless
reconcentrados, added to the loss of
the Maine, is too much for you to
bear?
Wei, no. he hesitated; faint that,
l reckon
Not that!' I said in surprise.
"'No, stranger and he glanced over
his shoulder at the house. Yer see,
I've been married to John Pressler's
wilder fer about six weeks, and I've
about got to the pint when I've got to
fight somebody of sumthin'. | can't
fight the old woman, and | don't want
ter fight any Nv my neighbors, but I've
got to fight, an I'd ruther fight them
dern Spainyeards thin anybody else |
knows Nv. Yain't never been married,
have yer, mister?'
Il shook my head.
We'll he said, with a long-drawn
breath, you don't know nothin' what
someyer about the feelin's man has
got sometimes No wonder she was a
wilder. She'll be another one eff this
war gifts declared off er I'm no jedge "
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to play cards to pass away the time
said she, tripping back into the ROOM
Would be a good scheme, wouldn t
it, fellows?" said Jack.
And I've always been just crazy to
learn how to play poker, too" said the
pretty young matrOn. why not teach
me now"
Bully good idea" chorused the three
pals Of the young married man.
This is how the game happened to
be resumed.
'Jackl said Mrs. Jack after the
game had gone on, with herself as a
comfortable winner-this always hap
pcns-for awhile, did old Nam Sue
put anything cold to eat and drink
in the refrigerator before she went
away this afternOon?"
Believe there is something or other
on ice, said Jack, and his three pals
GldInft crack grin when they all
caught his eye at once Neither did
Mrs. Jack ''let on" that she saw the
empty bottles and sandwiches sticking
out Of the repositories where the
chums Of her husband had slowed
them. Another feed appeared on
the sideboard, composed of mosts and
solids, just like the one that had, been
secreted by the pals. The game went
on until about half past II, the regu-
lar breaking up time anyhow, and all
hands quitting even, which doesn't Of
ten happen in poker game.
Thought we'd get it in the neck
when | heard Jacks wifes voice, didn't
you, fellows?' asked one of them on the
way home,
Il was hunting for ene tall cactus all
right, replied one
Il had the back door all measured. -
said the other.
Say" one of them remarked. after
a little silence, "Jack's wife the real
thing, isn't she? If could get hold of
one like that that I'D marry me I'd
get spliced tomorrow morning before
breakfast, wouldn't you, fellows?"
In minute" said the other two.
I'll bet those fellows are praising
YOU for not turning them out of
doors" said Jack to his wife, after the
boys had left the house
What FORE" she asked.
But Jack let it go at that
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21
WHAT SPAIN HAS LOST.
Her Experience With the, American
Pigs a Costly One.
DEFEATED AT EVERY POINT-THE
NAVY WIPED OUT OF EXISTENCE
CUBA. WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN
SOLD FOR SEQ oCO. coo, IS GONE FOR
EVER = PORTO RICO AND THE
PHILIPPINES ALSO

The balance sheet of the Spanish
American war cannot be worked out
| completely as yet, but unofficial figures
which take up some of the larger gains
and losses made as far as they are
known were being made by the officers
CT the army and navy yesterday.
SPANS losses in territory are Cuba,
Porto Rico, and the other islands in the
West Indies; one of the Ladrones, and
probably the Philippines entirely.
OF her navy there is nothing left ex-
cept the ships, completed and uncom-
pleted, in the Mediterranean, and a few
small gunboats supposed TO be in the
lesser harbors of the West Indies.
America has destroyed and captured
thirty-seven ships of all classes, COM
prising three-fourths of SPANS entire
navy. There has been a great loss of
war materials other than ships. At
Manila and at Santiago the Americans
have captured large numbers of rifles
and ammunition and few modern
guns. The Spanish loss in men is not
yet known, but it is estimated that the
killed at Manila and Santiago in the
naval battles, and at Santiago and in
the smller engagements between the
armies, will number at least 2O00
The cost of the Spanish warships
lost, according to the Spanish figures
was $4,000, eco. The guns, rifles and
ammunition cost a few millions more.
The value. of the territory that has
gone from Spain can hardly be esti-
mated in figures.
1t was said that she would have been
willing to sell out Cuba before the war
for $500, 600, but this was at a time
when she knew that if she did not
make some disposition of the island
very quickly she would lose it and gain
nothing Spain has been able to nego-
tiate untold millions in loans on her
colonial possessions.
Americas losses began with the
Maine and her crew, and it may almost
be said that they ended with that. The
collier Merrimac was sacrificed pur-
posely for strategic advantage at the
mouth of Santiago harbor. No other
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21
EFFECT OF FOODS ON SALIVARY
DIGESTION.

Recent investigation on the effect Of
different foods on salivary digestion
in other words, on the work OF the sa-
Iva in converting the starches Of our
foods into sugar-show that great deal
depends in the form on which the food
is taken. 1t was noted that ordinary
boiled potatoes are often indigestibe,
whereas when they are eaten in fine
ly divided state. digestion in the mouth
is readily effected. The. starches in
water Cruel, similarly, are easily di-
gested. and porridge and milk repre-
sent a form OF diet on which the saliva
acts with readiness. With regard to
bread, the curious fact was noted that
while stale bread was more readily
acted upon by the saliva than new
bread, the ultimate result Of the con-
version of starch was greater in the
new than in the old.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21
LONG-DIsTANCH FIGHTING.
Impossible to Tell Infantry from Cavalry
at 1900 Yards.

Washington Star.
Unless they have had experience" re-
marked an army officer, people are very
liable TO have very imperfect idea as to
distances in army and field operations,
and as a result they get things consider
ably mixed When they read that armies
are engaging witch each other at 2,000
yards between them, they may think
that they can see each other, but the real
ity is far different. At that distance to
the naked eye, a man or a horse does
not look any larger than a speck. 1t is
impossible to distinguish at that dis
lance between a man and a horse, and
at 800 yards less, 1890 yards, especially
where there is any dust, it requires the
best kind of eyes to tell infantry from
cavalry. At so yards the movements be-
come clearer, though it is not until they
get within 100 yards of each other that
the heads of the columns can be made
out with anything like certainty.
Infantry can be seen in the sunlight
much easier than cavalry or artillery, for
the reason that less dust is raised Be
sides that, infantry can be distinguished
by the glitter Of their muskets. At 2,0o0
yards, however, everything is unsatisfac-
tory, even with the aid Of field glasses,
for a marching column in dry weather
raises a great deal of dust At our re-
cent engagements at Santiago, the heavy
rains, of course, kept down the dust but
the falling rain shut out from view the
opposing forces as effectually as would
the dust. Even glass would not pene-
trate it.
There is no doubt that the rifles Of the
present day do service a a much greater
distance than those formerly used, but no
general is going to waste ammunition az a
greater distance than his men can see
to properly use it Any first-class arm
will shoot and do good service at a greater
distance than the men can clearly see,
but the chances are that no battle will
be fought at such distances. The distance
between the capitol and the White House
is about 1900 yards, aud it would not be
practicable to fight battle at that dis
lance If 1t could be avoided"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21
WHAT THE RED FLAG MEANT.
A Danger Signal Hoisted 0vnr the
Protector Of the Melon Patch.

A man was out driving one after
noon and went beyond the limits Of
Westport He was jogging along the
road taking things easy. more inter
estet in his fair companion than in the
/ landscape. Suddenly he pulled his
horse in. Down the road he saw a
red flag fastened to a pole stuck in a
fence post. He stared at it silently
for some minutes.
What is it?" asked his companion
uneasily.
Il can't make it out Perhaps it's
rifle range. Maybe they're blasting.
Anyhow, it's danger signal he re-
piled.
He drove forward cautiously, stop
ping now and then to look at the red
flag. There being no visible evidences
of danger, he proceeded. ard saw.
hitched to the fence post by a long
rope, the meanest mule in Missouri 1t
was hump backed and skinny. Its
loose hide was Scared and worn
bare in patches. Its ears We're ragged,
and its eyes were red. Its hoofs were
aIbnormally developed. The rope by
which it was tied was short enough to