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The record-union., 1898-11-15
Officer Fisher Improving.

Police officer Michael Fisher, who
for several days has been suffering
from an abscess on his neck, underwent
a successful operation yesterday. He
is said to be getting along nicely, and
his trotting mate, Maley, says that
While ..indiSnnsed he is cnnvalescent, >,
The record-union., 1898-11-15
EvERYBODY,S COLUMN.

Under this heading the Record Union
Will publish short letters from corre-
spondents on topics Of interest to the
general public. The matter in these COM
munications will be understood to repre-
sent only the views of the writers. All
communications must be accompanied by
ton unless SO desired. but as a guarantee
OF good faith-Eds
The record-union., 1898-11-15
HOW WAGES HAVE INCREASED.

In nine vocationS there was an aver
age decline of over 13 per cent. in
earnings; but this decline in wages
still left the earners in better circum-
stances than they were even in 1872,
the period of high wages. Why? Be-
cause the smaller earnings bought more
necessaries. BY giving to the price for
each article in the list of necessaries
the mathematical effect that the ex-
penditure for the article bore upon the
total family expenses, as determined
by a large number Of budgets of fam
fly accounts, it is found that the prices
of groceries declined 80 per cent in
1897 as compared with 1872, and 6.67
per cent. as compared with 1881. Pro-
visions show a decrease of 1852 per
cent. as compared with both 1872 and
1881. The following articles were
cheaper in 1897 than in 1881: Flour,
corn meal, Goldfish, rice, beans, tea,
coffee. sugar, molasses, syrup, soap
starch, roast and corned beef, fore and
hind quarters of veal, fore quarters and
legs of mutton, fresh and salted pork,
lard, butter, cheese, potatoes, milk and
eggs Rump steak, soup beef, veal cut
lets and mutton chops were little
higher.
The foregoing figures were all obtain
ed from the places patronized by work
ing people. Rents were lower in 1897
than in 1872 The following table
shows the increased purchasing power
of dollar, the money buying the per-
centage of increase noted in the col
umn designated:
PURCHASING POWER OF MONEY.
The record-union., 1898-11-15
Library at Auction.

AT 500 j street, at 10 a m. on Satur-
day next, D. j. Simmons & Co. will
sell at auction the library of the late
DR.. Fl. H. Pierson, consisting Of over
a thousand volumes of choice books
The record-union., 1898-11-15
Medicos at Banquet.

The California Northern Division
Medical Society will hold it's annual
banquet this evening at the Maison
Faure, commencing at $50 o'clock
The record-union., 1898-11-15
ADJUSTMENTS.

The box sheet of the Orpheum is now
open for reservation Of seats for the en-
gagement of Gorton's Minstrel Troupe
which appears tomorrow night.
The record-union., 1898-11-15
NEW TODAY.
SUPPLIES FOR THE STATE HOSPITALS,
Commencing January 1, 1899, and End
ing June 80, 1899.
MRS. CHAS. F. WILSON,
so Elizabeth ST., Lafayette, Ind.

OFFICE OF THE CALIFORNIA
State Commission in Lunacy. Sacra-
mento, Nov, 15 1898.
Notice is hereby given that sealed pro
posals will be received at the State Hos
pitals, located near Stockton, Napa,
Agnews, Ukiah and San Bernardino. up
to go o. m. on THURSDAY, December
Is $685. for furnishing to each of said
hospitals furniture and household goods,
provisions, fuel, forage, drugs, clothing
and materials for clothing, and other ma
terials for each of said hospitals for the
six months ending June 80, 1899
Blank schedules for bids on supplies
needed, and instructions to bidders may
be obtained by applying to the hospitals
above named, or to this commission Inc
several Boards of Managers reserve the
right to reject any and all bids.
BY order of the State Commission IN
Lunacy.
JOHN F. CARRERE, Secretary.
cooromonfo Califnrnia n15-4wTuThSa
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You OweIt to Her. -

Owe II to her.
If you are the
mother of a young
girl who is ap-
preaching t b e
time when girl
hood merges into
womanhood do
not hesitate to
speak freely and
frankly with her
The record-union., 1898-11-15

We print the above letter as fair
example Of the misapprehension and
dogmatism which obtain among not
a. few people. The vague story
has been about these twenty
years that some chemist" has
pronounced the river water pure. I'm
doubtedly several analysists have said
it was potable water. But on the other
hand equally as skilled analysists have
demonstrated and psychologists have
sustained them, that water in flowing
streams is subject to contamination and
does not become pure by fow though
oxygenization may serve to force de-
position of some Of its heavier mat
ter, for which it is the vehicle.
1t has been shown that while our
river flows it will receive the sewage
Of towns and cities; that there Is no
likelihood that this contribution will
ever cease Moreover, it is admitted
that the river is frequently the carrier
Of carrion, dead fish and animals, and
is the depository for the droppings of
house boats, and vessels navigating the
stream. In addition it is the receptacle
for the drainage of bank land barns
and corrals, and largely Of residences
on the banks, besides being the carrier
Of detritus from the mines and the sew
age of institutions and large works,
factories, etc.
Yet with these facts supplemented by
the proof positively made that water
may be and is disease infected that
flow in such a stream, not infrequently
but often; and that use of such water
may cause and does cause epidemics of
dangerous diseases, it is declared
chestnut to advise abandonment Of such
water for domestic use. But since
chestnuts are good things, most excel
lent nut food and better far than foul
river water, if it is admitted for argu-
ment's sake alone that the river water
is harmless as the streams flowing from
the throne of heaven, as long as the
water is filthy to the sense Of sight and
smell (as it Isl; as long as 1t offends the
sense Of decency and cleanliness, and
is viewed by strangers as a reproach
to the city and the people who inhabit
1t, it is an injury positive and serious
to the community.
1t should therefore be displaced by
system that will give us water at no
greater cost. clear, pure and ample in
quantity, that will deposit nothing in
mains, nor put property in peril from
fire
1t is submitted therefore to our cor
respondent that under the admission
made for arguments sake, the clear is
preferable to the muddy water
Throw out all questions Of sanitation;
cast away all considerations concerning
cost incident to the cutting out of ma
chinery by the grit in the water, put
out Of thought every thing but the in
furious sentiment created in the minds
Of outsiders, and there is a thrice too
great reason for an immediate
change for the better. Fact is the
street system, the sprinkling system,
and all other systems in our municipal
colony, are better in plan and execution
to-day than our water system. Hence
our correspondents complaining falls to
the ground.
The record-union., 1898-11-15

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 10, 1898
Office of State Board of Examiners, Sac
ra mento. California~-Proposals invited Tor
furnishing supplies for State and leglsla-
tive officers.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until II M, MONDAY, December 0,
1898, to furnish stationery, blank DOCKS.
articles necessary for the use of State and
legislative officers, in accordance with
schedules which will be furnished upon
application by the Secretary of the state
Board of Examiners. Samples or minute
description shall accompany and De depos-
tied with the sealed proposals for Iur-
retary of State.
The board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
All bids must be indorsed Proposals
for Supplies and directed to JOSEPH
G. GORMAN. Secretary of the state
forniar P. Q. Box 6O4. n15-2Ot
The record-union., 1898-11-15

SEND THE WEEKLY UNION TO YOIJn
friends in the East.
The record-union., 1898-11-15

AT Gay Coney Island drew a good
house last night, but failed to make the
impression it did on the first night, be-
cause c. H. Smith, who has a lead
fng part, one on which all others de-
pend, was so thick of speech from
over-indulgence in liquor, that his lines
and songsAhad to be cut and the very
best of the dialogue in the third act
omitted. The condition Of the mans
tongue was unmistakable and the re-
suit was half the life Of the play was
torn out Of it. There is scarcely any
penalty known to the management toe
severe to be visited upon an offender
of this order
The record-union., 1898-11-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BAKER & HAMILTON. wholesale hard
ware, bicycles. carts, puggies, Carriages.
phaetons. Balm farm and header wagons
Send for catalogue
The record-union., 1898-11-15

The complimentary farewell concert
in honor of Miss Heyman was given
last evening at the Sixth-street NJ E.
Church, under the auspices Of many
Sacramento women. 1t took the form
of piano recital by the beneficiary,
and was a delightful affair. The church
was profusely and richly adorned with
flowers and evergreenS, and bevy Of
Sacramento's handsomest young wom-
en- acted as ushers and auditorium
managers. At the conclusion fully one
third OF the people remained to bid Miss
Heyman farewell. The crowded into
the vestry rooms to greet her, but the
space was too limited and an old
friend led her back into the auditorium
to meet those extending the good-by
hand. There for some time she held
an impromptu reception, meeting many
she had known in earlier years and had
not seen for nearly q decade, as well
as score or more of other friends who
welcomed her at her first concert few
weeks ago. The recital was very sat
isfactory. If anything Miss Heyman
played more brilliantly and with more
of feeling than on the first occasion.
Indeed the final selection, in response
to an encore, was evidently addressed
to old-time friends. It was The
Fountain" and carries the melody to
which hymn has been adapted, Lord
Abide With Me- It's direction was
not mistaken as manifest feeling
among the auditors bore witness. The
twelve numbers of the program testi-
| fed to refined taste in selection-they
The record-union., 1898-11-15

Try McMorry,s Blend Coffee. 35c. :
The record-union., 1898-11-15

New-just in. Strong.
Well polished. Solid oak.
Antique finish. Adjustable
shelves. Glass door. Hight
70 inches. Width 80 inches.
A sample of what we call
good, medium price furniture.
Price SI2.
The record-union., 1898-11-15
AMENTO No

JOHN F. CARRERE. Secretary
Sacramento. California n15-4wTuThSa
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-06-09
Politicians Must Paw.

Newspapers have almost generally
decided that communications advo-
eating the political advancement of
prospective or actual candidates, are
objects of legitimate revenue. There
is no rule of equity or Justice that
demands that newspapers should do
this work without compensation and
become the stalking horses of every
candidate who desires to ride free.
Their free gifts are too numerous,
anyway.-Shreveport Times.
Politicians and their friends have
no more right to ask newspapers to
publish articles free thau they have
to go into mercantile establishment
and demand of the proprietor free
gift Of provisions. The space in a
newspaper is for sale if the matter
to be published is legitimate. Here
after, people who desire to use this
paper to boost up the political well
fare Of their friends will have to pay
for their communications just as adj
vertisoments are paid for [Alexan-
dria Town Talk.
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For CONGRESS.
HON. II. ". OGDEN.

Hon. H. W. Ogden is a candidate
for re election to Congress from this
District, subject to nomination by
the Democratic party. He is gen.
tleman Of ripe experience, superior
intelligence and in close touch with
the peoples public spirited man
and q Jealous officer. He has been
cautious and prudent in the discharge
of his official duties, yet has favored
a fearless and progressive policy, and
according to the will of the people.
In every campaign, always ready
and willing, Mr.. Ogden has earnestly
taken up the cudgels of Democracy,
because the principles of Democracy
impressed him as true, and fought
for the cause of good government
and Democratic rule from start to
finish.
If reelected, he will continue to
be as faithful and efficient as he has
since he FIRST assumed the position
he seeks.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-06-09

Bad management keeps more peo-
pie in poor circumstances than any
other one cause. To be successful one
must look ahead and plan ahead so
that when a favorable opportunity
presents itself he is ready to take ad-
vantage of it. A little forthought
will also save much expense and valu-
able time. A prudent and careful man
will keep bottle of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy
in the house, the shiftless fellow will
wait until necessity compels it and
then ruin his best horse going for a
doctor and have a big doctor bill to
pay, besides; one pays out rs cents,
the other is out a hundred dollars
and then wonders why his neighbor
is getting richer while he is getting
poorer. For sale by DR.. W. NJ. Abney.
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Homestead Entry No. 6674.

Land U1Ilce at Natchitoches, La, }
June ). 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his in.
tentlon to mako final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk of the District Court at Benton, La,
on July Is, 1898, viz: Homestead Entry No.
6674-Jack Patterson-for the southwest quar-
ter of section 3, township 20 North, range -
West Louisiana Meridian.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz: Robert Stewart, Marten
Stevens. Amos Jennings, of Alden Bridge, La :,
Andy Player, Of Hughes Spur, La.
June 9, 1893. inlv Ii
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Notice to Mortgage Creditors on
BOssier Parish Property.

In conformity with Section 63, Act IS, of 1888,
L not'ceis hereby G wen to all parties holding
mortgages upon real estate in Bossier parish,
on which taxes for the year 1897 have not been
paid that will begin the sale of same at the
Court House door, on Saturday, July l6. 1898,
and that a number of pieces Of property SO
delinquent are now being advertised in this
newspaper in conformity with the law prepar-
atory to such sale. The attention of the
mortgage creditors is especially called to these
advertisements of tax sales, and they are
warned to take such steps prior to the sale as
may be necessary to protect their rights.
A. r. THOMPSON,
State Tax Collector, Bossier Parish, La.
Benton, La, June 2, 1898.
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The Government will soon let q
contract for 100000 pairs of shoes,
and, unless the Quarter Master OF
the army ignores New Orleans fac
tories some Of the supplies will be
furnished from that city. New Or
leans manufacturers claim that they
can make a better shoe, and Is per
cent. cheaper, than is furnished by
Eastern factories. For example: a
large contract was recently given to
John Wanamaker of Philadelphia
at 50 % per pair. The same quality
Of shoe is made in New Orleans for
81 80 partly. 0. Times.
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June Magazines.

The frontispiece of the Chautau-
guam is an excellent portrait of Rear
Admiral George Dewey, the hero of
Manila. The Navy of the United
States is an important feature, and
is illustrated with reproductions of
the different kinds of war vessels.
This number has several other in
teresting articles, and is notable iu
literary way by scholarly papers
of timely interest. Address, The
Chautauquau, Meadvllle, Pa.
FRANK LEsLIE's.
The interesting paper on the life
of General jackson is continued,
and the article is forcibly remindful
of the needs of Jackson to fight
this war to a speedy conclusion.
1t is beautifully illustrated. "The
Naval Militia' is an article descrip-
tive of the work snd duties of this
excellent arm Of our service. 1.-THE
Disciples of Chrisl' is another ex.
cellent article, finely illustrated.
''Ihe Leslie Portfolio" is an attract
i've feature. This number also con-
tains several good short stories, and
the department for boys and girls
is specially Interesting. Address,
Frank Leslie's Publishing House,
42-44 Bond street, New York city.
REVIEW OF REVIEWS.
This is war number. 1t con-
tains character sketch of Admiral
Dewey; a timely descriptive article
on the Philippine Islands, with nu-
merous pictures of the inhabitants
and points Of interest; the Philip
pines 10 History, is a very readable
article, finely illustrated; Spain and
tue Caroline Islands, is an enter
tanning feature. The Editors His
tory of the War is a graphic sketch
of events up to date. In addition,
it contains well-written reviews of
leading articles on the war from the
prominent magazines. Address,
Review of Reviews, IL Astor Place,
New York city.
THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE,
The cover page of the National
represents a timely naval scene.
The frontispiece gives scene on
board an American man-of-war.
manning 1O-inch gun at the battle
of Manila. The notable changes in
Naval and Army Evolution, since
1861, are graphically described. The
American Volunteer is a finely illus
trated article, showing the various
uniforms, and the manner of recruit
ing volunteers since 1916. Heroism
on the Battlefield is an interetting
article finely illustrated from famous
naval and land battle paintings.
The usual number of excellent short
stories is given. Address the W.
W. Potter Co., 81 Bedford street,
Boston.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-06-09
St1'Nyed.

Taken up on the 18th May. 1898, in the back
l. water of Red River bottom, bv D. r.
Lusk, and strayed before me, the und ersigned,
Justice of the Peace, Ward 8. and will be sold
at att Plain Dealing, La, on Saturday, July end,
1873, between the usual hours of sale, one flea,
ta1 ea GREY MARE; 5or6 years old, about
branded on right shoulder j NJ
Appraised at 800
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take her
away, or the same will be sold according to
law. j. G. ALLEN,
Justice of the Peace. 3rd Ward.
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War News.

The New York Herald's splendid
Special Service, including both its
Foreign and Domestic Dispatches,
relating to the war with Spain, has
been secured for exclusive use in the
New Orleans Picayune, Simultaneous
ly with its publication in the Herald.
These specials, experimenting the
regular dispatches of the Associated
Press, ensure the readers of the Pic
ayune the most thorough, complete
and reliable News Service ever pre-
sented by Southern Newspaper.
Subscribe for the Daily Picayune,
seven issues week, 81 month.
The P1cAYUNE, New Orleans.
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The May number of 'Birds" is
beautifully illustrated by color pho
Biography, depicting the Ostrich, the
bay breasted Warbler, the black
necked Silt, the pin-tail Duck, the
double yellow headed Parrot, the
great blue Heron, and the magnolia
Warbler, life size. These birds are
depicted in their natural colors.
depicting their pretty plumage in
delicate tints almost as natural as
life. Each illustration is preceded
by an interesting descriptive article
of the bird sketched. Published
by Nature Study Publishing Co.,
Chicago.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-06-09

the hazardous undertaking was con-
ceived. Lieut.. Hobson is Assistant
Naval Constructor, on the ship New
York; Montague is chief-master- at
arms, and Charette is gunner's mate,
first class, both of the New York;
Murphy is a coxswain of the Iowa;
Diegnan is a coxswain Of the Merri.
mac; Phillips is machinist of the
Merrimac; Kelly is a water tender;
and Clausen, who slipped aboard
without orders, is q coxswain OF the
New York.
Lieut.. Hobson is aged % years,
and native of Greensboro, Alabama,
where his poor, aged parents live.
Part of the homestead has been sold.
and the other portion mortgaged,
For the support of the family the
young Lieutenant has regularly sent
to his mother his monthly pay. The
money sharks have advertised the
homestead to be sold on the 18th of
this month, and would turn the aged
mother out of her home while her
son was defending the country, but
for the fact that few citizens OF
Mobile have paid to the sharks their
pound of flesh.
On last Saturday Is transports,
containing 10000 troops, sailed TO-,
Santiago and Porto Rico Other de-
tachments sailed several days be-
fore, and it is believed that 10000
troops have been landed-one de-
tachment at Port de Banes, directly
across the island from Santiago on
the north coast, and the other at
Panta Cabrera, eight miles to the
west of Santiago, and about five
miles from the mouth of the harbor.
At Manila, it is reported that the
insurgents and Spaniards have had
several engagements in which 1900
Spaniards were captured. Admiral
Dewey is impatiently awaiting the re-
Inducements which should have
started there a month ago.
Capt. Gridley, of the Olympia, died
from the effects of wounds received
at the battle of Manila.
On Tuesday morning, 9Th instant,
at 6 o'clock, the American feet form
ed in double column, off Santiago,
and when within 5000 yards of the
forts, opened Ike bombardment. A
shower of shells fell upon the Span
ish works, destroying Estrella and
Moro batteries; Moro castle was
also damaged by stray shots, it being
not the intention to fire upon the
castle, as Lieut.. Hobson and crew
are held there as prisoners. Firing
continued until 10 o'clock, our fleet
advancing to within 800 yards of the
Spanish earthworks, silencing their
batteries No damage or loss of life
on our side; the Spanish report their
loss as six killed and II wounded.
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N. 0. Picayune: There is dam
gerous belief, On the part of the Ad-
ministrat!on, that the war will end
as soon as the Spanish feet is de-
stroyed. It is much more probable
that Spain will compel us to conquer
her foreign possessions one after
another and ultimately to attack her
European territory. To assume for
a moment that Spain will yield with
out hard struggle is to disregard
history and its lessons. The Spanish
peogle will not permit their Govern
ment to yield even if such an inton-
ton were entertained.
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