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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
FAST PACING.
Mech Better Covers the Mile In
200 ID.

Thus far the men who play outside
the favorites at the State Fair meeting
have been having the best of it. On
Tuesday but one favorite out of six
won, and in four races yesterday there
was but one first choice that landed
the money. This should be conclusive
evidence that the races are being con-
Quoted on the level.
1t was the mare Much Better that
saved the talent from a complete rout-
ing. but she had to get over the ground
with jack-rabbit speed to do it. 1t
was in the last race of the day, for the
PIP pacing class. and in the first heat
she covered the mile in the splendid
time of 2:091a, within a quarter of a
second of the track record, made by
Diablo-2:O9H.
The light-harness brigade had the
track yesterday, and in the four events
the slowest time made was 2:17. Sure
ly, racing of this character is worth
going hundreds Of miles to see.
President A. B. Spreckels presided in
the judges stand. assisted by Director
J. w. Wilson and General A w Bar
rett Director belong and Al. Leach
held the watches, as usual. The wealth
er was simply perfect, and the attend
ance very good, though by no means
near what it should have been. Neale's
Exposition Band was at it's best and
entertained the crowd with excellent
music during the waits between races.
Betting was quite lively at times
The first race Of the day was for the
2:25 trotting class, mile dash. The
lineup embraced Joe Selby 1S to 1,
Diana s, Harry Marvin 8. Shelby 5,
Menlo Belle 4, Lottie 5, BonsaIine /,
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
BEAUTIFUL SPECIMEN.
A Very Handsome Piece Of Cali
foruia Walnut.

Thomas Hatch of San Francisco,
who was before the State Board of
Examiners on Tuesday in relation to
claim against the State for services
at the Midwinter Fair, had with him a
beautiful specimen Of the California
walnut, which was greatly admired.
Mr. Hatch had charge of the natural
wood exhibit in the California depart
ment Of the Worlds Fair, and subse-
quently at the Midwinter Fair. The
large and beautiful display Of woods
was a feature of both fairs.
The walnut that Mr.. Hatch had with
him this week was cut from a tree
grown in Solano County on the Taylor
ranch. 1t is beautifully marked where
the burl was cut through showing the
profile Of a mans head and face and
the full face of a woman, both being
a remarkable resemblance to the hui
man head. These figures are almost
black, in a setting of a rich golden
hue.
The boars' heads in the panels on
the doors of the Senate Chamber In
the Capitol were also cut from the
natural wood by Mr.. HStch.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08

and upward, six and one-half furlongs.
Starters-San Mateo la, Major Cook
10S, Rosemaid 1O2, Lady Britannia
100, Nonchalance la.
Fourth race-For maiden two-year-
olds, five furlongs. Starters-Napian
10, Almoneer 11S, Feversham lis,
Crossmolina 115, Alcatraz u.s. Cleo
dora 115
Fifth race-Handicap for three-year
olds and upward, one mile. Starters
Manzanilla SO, Libertine 112, Lost Girl
1O9, Scarborough 107, Stole 80.
Sixth race-Selling, three-fourths of
a mile. Starters-Fig Leaf 100, Mo-
ringa 1O6, Octuruck 1O6, Fleming 1O6
P. A. Ffnnegan ITO, Harry Thoburn
Ill, Vents LOG.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
Weather Reports.

The Weather Bureau reports show
the highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday to have been Sc and 90 de-
grees, with gentle southerly winds and
clear or hazy weather prevailing.
The barometrical readings at 5 a. M
and 5 p m. yesterday were 2992 and
29.S6 inches, respectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were II and 81,
and one year ago to-day II and 80.
The average temperature was SO and
the normal ~, showing yesterday to
have been one degree cooler than usual
for the 7th day of September.
River z feet inches.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08

seventy-four years of age and still IN the
hey-day of his power"
If a Chinaman, usually regarded by US as
a barbarian, can live to a healthy, hale old
age, why cannot Americans, with tneiI
more advanced civilization, do the same
The reporters discovered during Ii Hung
Changes STAY in this country that he took
every thought for his health. He lived
mon the simplest of diets and never passed
a dav without consulting his physician.
He limited his toll to reasonable number
of hours and would not deviate from his
rule in this matter. American men follow
lust the opposite practice. They work to
the limit of endurance, VIII not even take
the proper time for eating, resting ana
s1eepinp and never think of their health
until it is gone There is a wonderful med
icine for hard working men. 1t is Or.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. 1t
takes the place of a physician. 1t keeps
awav ill-health and restores health when 1t
is lost. It is the great appetite sharpener,
flood-rnaker and f1esh-builder II makes
the digestion perfect, the liver active and
the blood pure and rich. Medicine dealers
sell it.
NV husband had been a robust young man"
xvrites Mrs. M. T. Tedder, of Ellington, Reynolds
Co Mo when he was 81 years olo ne pegan
20 cough very hard. He had pains through ms
chest and lungs His mother and the rest OF ms
family had died with consumption. He con-
finued to cough every winter, until IN 1883 ne
had an attack of pneumonia. HIS cough grew
worse and worse He would WON'T iillneqiatey
sffer his meals In 1888 he coughed night and
dav q He was getting very weak and had no
aDDetite He commenced Dr. Pierces 1oioen
Medical Discovery and Pleasant Penets. ne
tx taten seven bottles he looked like new
nan and felt like a new person. he weighs
more than he ever weighed before. he gained
fweuty-eight pounds and Is cured
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
Mr.. Hughes Was Only Ill.

Rienzi Hughes, the well-known horse
man, whose disappearance on Monday
night caused so much anxiety to Mr..
Dyer, the trainer of his stable Of
horses, has been ascertained to be
confined to his room in this city by i'll
ness. A couple Of years ago he had
a paralytic stroke, and his health since
has not been good.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
BANG-TAILS TO-DAY.
Six Running Races FOR This

The fact that to-day's program is
made up Of running races, and that
the entries embrace some Of the fleet
est horses on the coast, ought to insure
a very large attendance at the track
The six events and the starters an
nounced are:
First race-Shafter selling stakes. for
maiden two-year-olds, six furlongs.
Starters-Jennie Reid 105, Casdale 1O4,
Nilgar 100, The Miller 90. Midlove 1O2.
Second race-Selling, one mile. Start
ers- Kruna 100. Cromwell 112, Shasta
Water 1O4, Joe Terry 1O2.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
Grand Stock Parade.

The first parade of exhibition live
stock will take place at the park at
III O'Clock this morning. This is al
ways feature of much interest to
many people, especially to those en-
gagged in husbandry
There are probably not as many head
of cattle on exhibition as at some of
the fairs in years past, because of
the setback that California farmers re-
ceived in consequence of the drought,
but the quality of both cattle and
horses is said to be first class.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
Injured by a Fall.

While icing a car at Thirteenth and
B streets yesterday j. L. Hildebrant
slipped and fell several feet to the
ground, breaking several ribs. He was
treated at the Receiving Hospital, and
was subsequently removed to his home
at Thirteenth and T streets.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
Dead Chinaman Found.

The dead body of an aged Chinaman
was found in vacant barn in the al
ley between Second and Third, H and
l streets, yesterday morning. 1t is
believed that death resulted from nat
ural causes. The Coroner took charge
of the remains
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
Must Pay for Their Scrap.

Thomas Metcalf and Sam Bisbie Wis
tied Justice Henrys court yesterday
morning to explain to him why they in
dulged in a scrap in the County Jail
Their explanation was doubtless I'M
satisfactory to the court, as they were
sentenced to fifteen days each. AS
Metcalf has been in Jail fourteen days
over time, he will only have to stay one
day longer, while Bisbie's time will not
begin till October 26th, when his orig
inal time expires.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
NOTICE TO DRIVERS.

ESPECIAL ATTENTION IS HEREBY
called to drivers of hacks and other We
hicles that the provisions of the humane
law (Section 81. in regard to over-driv-
ing and over-working Of animals in their
charge or custody, will be strictly en-
forced from and after this date.
SACRAMENTO co. HUMANE SOCIETY.
September g. 1898 (BC)
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
NEW TO-DAY.
al TIT naMVo WILL BE CLOSED
ALL HI kANkN FRIDAY = Admis-
Tilt sue S'"NS sion Day. 1t
NEW STOCK.

THE SACRAMENTO BUILDING AND
Loan Association has new stock for sale
at S100 per share. This association has
paid it's shareholders Us per cent. net
for the past four years. Call on the Sec
rotary for printed statement.
FRANK HICKMAN Secretary.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
The States Finances.

Controller Colgan's statement of the
condition of the several State funds for
the month ending August 31st was
completed yesterday. 1t is as follows:
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
Another Legal Holiday.

Friday being the 9th of September,
and consequently legal holiday
made SO in one of the Legislatures off
moods-all courts and public offices will
be closed, also the banks.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
EXCURSION TO DIXON

SEPTEMBER 9, 1893, UNDER THE
auspices of Sunset Parlor, No 26, n. s.
G.. w. Round trip tickets, l5c Train
leaves at a. M: returns at IL :4O p. m.
a2S Se4.67S
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

HE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP Ut 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 CALL
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. 1t 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 it's beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08

Same day-pacing, 2:3O class, mile dash
Mrs. Margaret Adams br. m Lady
Margaret, by Star Sultan, dam by son
of George Wilkes Durfee) .........
G. Wempe's br. m. Belle w, by Direc-
tor dam by Hambletonian, Jr.
(Wempe) ...... ............ ..........
Joseph Fishers br. g. Silas Simons. by
Colonel K. R., dam Daisy, by Alta
mont (Albertson) ........
James Faris, Jr.'s, b. m. Clara H, by
Hark, dam Miss Mooney, by Brigadier
'EEddEy}p a r ;,; hi, =, ,i;c o,;;;:
Steinway, dam Addie Ash, by Indian
apolis (Donathan) .. ~
Thomas Smiths oh. $. Gaff Topsail, by
Diablo,, dam by Echo (Smith). .....
John Lelong's b. $. Captain Hackett.
by Steinway, dam Idol Belle, by Idol
Wilkes (Bunch) ......... ...........
George. Franks b. e. Harry J., by
Reavis' Steinway, dam Jennie June.
by Singleton F'rank) ................
Time-2:17
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY
of Sacramento.-ss. In the Superior Court,
in and for said county.
The People of the State of California to
w l.. Sullivan and Mary Sullivan, greet
ing:
was commenced in the Superior Court of
the County of Sacramento, State aforesaid,
by filing a complaint in the Clerks Office
of said court, on the 18th day of June,
1898, in which action Alexander Nelson is
plaintiff and you are defendants. You are
hereby directed to appear and answer
said complaint within ten days from the
service of this summons. exclusive of the
day of service, If served on you in said
County of Sacramento, and within thirty
days. exclusive of the. day of service, If
served elsewhere; and you are further
notified that unless You so appear and
the plaintiff will apply to the court for the
relief demanded in the complaint.
In witness whereof, /, VIM B. HAM
hereunto set my hand and affix the seal
of said court this 10Th day of June A. D..
$685.
(Seal) w. B. HAMILTON, Clerk.
BY E. S. Wachhorst. Deputy Clerk.
Hol & Dunn, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
jy21-10tTh
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e. u IiIoI IiIfIS. Il q al terIIOoai
SUNDAY excepted: monday excepted.
T. H. GOODMAN. Gen. Pas. Agent
THE LOW RATE EAST-PHILLIPS-
Judson Excursion is the only excursion
having the low rate east of Chicago The
great scenic route. Through managers to
Boston. A visit is made to Niagara Falls.
No additional expense for ticket Get
the best. 19 Montgomery street. San
Francisco, or apply to c. J. Ellis, Agent
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08
Same day-trotting, 2:2O class, mile

Same day-trotting, 2:20 class, mile
dash:
f. V. Jacobs b. s. DR.. J., by Alex But
ton, dam by Tilton Almont (Sullivan)
Clarence Tynan's b. &. Shelby, by
Wilkes Moore, dam Queen, by Odd
Fellow fRodriguez) Observation-Disclosures.
D. f. Knights b. m. Silver Queen, by
Silver King, dam unknown (Hoga-
Vendome stock farms b. s. Iran Alto,
by Palo Alto, dam Elaine, by Mes
senger Duroc (Bunch) ................
James Thompson's b. g. Dexter D., by
Dexter Prince, dam by Black Boy
(Thompson) ........ ...... -
II. II. Hellman's blk. m. May B., by
Altoona, dam by Wapsie (Hellman).
Time-2.17
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

BAKER & HAMILTON. wholesale hard
ware, bicycles, carts, buggies, carriages.
phaetons, Balm farm and header wagons.
Send for catalogue.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08

Same day-pacing. 2:1S class, mile and
repeat:
Vendome stock farms b. m. Much
Better, by Chas Derby, dam
None Better, by Alandorf
(Bunchl 49,: $500. ......... 49,. 1 2 1
John Bakers br. m. Beachwood.
by Silkwood (Baker) .... 8 2
r .Garnsey's b.. M Floracito, by
Red Cloak, dam by May Boy
W. p. Warmers F. W, by Dor
sey,s Nephew (Gordon) ........ 1 4
w: s. Maben's b. S. Rex Alto by
Alto Rex, dam by Echo Dona-
than ,;....:. ..:...., .............. 2 5
James Thompson's b. G. Little
Thorne, by Hawthorne, dam by
Director (Thompson) 49, 5 DIR
Time-2.0q1h OIL 9.12L
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During the visit of

uring the visit of
Hung Chang, the
and Old Man of
Ia, F" to this coun-
the New York Sun
of him: He is
large, strong, i'm
'ressive specimen
f manhood. He
has a M a S siv &c
frame, a shapely
\ head, a command
4 ing face and we'll
! pos e d features.
He is a keen OBJ
servant of man
kind, of life and
of things. He is
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-08

Same day - trotting, three year-old
X Garnsey's blk. f. Neeretta by Neer-
nut, dam Bess by Milford
A -G, Gurnetts or. g. Who Is 1t, by Nut
wood :. Wilkes. dam Lassie Jean, by
Walkover for Neeretta
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
The English Broom.

One of the botanical oddities of Massa. chusetts is the existence of the English broom, which grows in only two places in Sterling. this county, and in Sa- lem. It is not native plant, and how It got across the water is mystery Perhaps some homesick colonist caused It to be sent to him, that the hills about his new home might have the familiar appearance Of the old country. It is a beautiful golden yellow in color and grows in Q compact, spirelike plant, with blossoms close together. So thick are the stalks that the pastures are like sheets of gold, and at first sight seem to be buttercups in masses. Arba Pierce brought some of it into the city and proposes to make a display of it at the exhibition of the horticultural society.
 Every one has heard of the broom. English and Scotch literature is full of It. It was the flower of the royal house of Plantagenet. In fact, the name Plan taganet IS the French for broom plant a genet. Their ancestor, the Count An Jou, wore string of broom as badge, therefore their name. The name broom is given it because of it's usefulness for the purpose. Worcester (Mass.) Ga zette.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
A rieasant Letter.

It takes clever man to find good word to say on every occasion. It is said of Thomas Bailey Aldrich that he once received Q letter from his friend, Pro. lessor Edward s. Morse, and found the handwriting wholly illegible MT. Al. drich was not at loss for an answer. In due time there came to Mir. Morse the following reply:
 My dear Morse, it was very pleasant to receive letter from you the other day. Perhaps I should have found it pleasanter if had been able to decipher 1t. l don't think mastered anything beyond the date, which knew, and the signature, at which guessed.
 There is singular and perpetual charm ill letter of yours-it never grows old, and it never loses its novelty. One can say every morning as one looks at it: Here's letter of Morses haven't read yet. I think I shall take another shy at it today, and maybe I shall be able in the course of few years to make out what he means by those Us that look like WIS and those is that haven't any eyebrows.
 Other letters are read and thrown away and forgotten, but yours are kept One of them will last a reasonable man a lifetime.- Youths Communion.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Jcst Like a Girl

He is very young boy. His is tn, age when a lofty contempt for the oppo site sex manifests itself, the conteinpt which usually finds merciless retribu, tion in later years.
 His task cf watching tho baby was not as distressing as it might havo been. He had utilized the basSinet as a era dle and had found a place where the floor sloped a little.
 Behind the vehicle he extended him. self and with head on hand proceeded to read a story paper. An occasional pull at string fastened to the rear axle lmparted the motion necessary to keen the slumberer from waking. But the baby soon had its nap out and began to cry. The boy paid no attention to the noise, and after awhile his sister came to investigate.
 "I suppose you arc going to lie there and wait for the baby to learn to talk so 1t can tell you what it's crying about?'
 "No;" he answered, "being able to talk wouidn't t make much difference. /"
 "Why not?''
 Because it's a girl. Girls never know what they're crying about. It just comes natural to taem to do it. :"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Tbev Help One Another.

A singular custom prevails among the Tartars CT Kurds If a man gets in to difficulties-that is, loses his cattle or other movable property-he pours a little brown sugar into a piece of col ored cloth, ties it up and carries one such parcel to each of his friends and acquaintances In return he is present ed, according to circumstances, with COW or sheep or sum of money. He is thus at once set on his legs again. The same method is adopted when young man wishes to marry, but is not ill position to satisfy the parents of his intended bride in the matter of the "bashlyg g'-that is, marriage dover.
 Only in this case he does not go round himself. but sends friend or servant.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
A Very Prudent Young Man.
Of William and John Scott, afte [ L L

Of William and John Scott, after ward Lord Stowell and Lord Elton, Lord John Russell used 10 tell this story: When they were young men at the bar, having had a stroke of profes- sional luck, they determined to Cele- brate the occasion by having a dinner at the tavern and going to the play When 1t was time 60 call for the ract- oning William Scott dropped guinea. He and his brother searched for it in vain and came to the conclusion that it had fallen between the boards of the uncarpeted floor.
 "This is a bad job, said William, i've must give up the play"
 "Stop bit" said John. "I know a trick worth two of that. and he called waitress.
 Betty" said he, "we've dropped g guineas See if you can find them. !" Betty went down on her hands and knees and found the guinea, which had rolled under the fender.
 "That's a very good girl, Betty, said John Scott, pocketing the coin, land when you find the other you can keep it for your trouble' D And the pru- dent brothers went with light hearts to the play and so eventually to the bench and the woolsack.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
FARM AND ORCHARD Some Interesting News for the
 RuraIist
SPOKEN OF IN THIS COLUMN
A Few Sensible Hints to Suit the Busy Agriculturist.-Ite That May
 Benefit Our Readers.

About 1500 carloads of raisins have been shipped from the state. Growers are reported to be sending nearly all second crop grapes to the wineries. Half the crop of raisins has been sent forward, the early estimates of 5000 cars having shrunken to 5000, and it may be found that the crop will not be over 2500. The fruit sent out is said to be all prime quality of the several grades and varieties, but what remains is largely more or less damaged, ac- cording to the reports. It is not to be forgotten that the demand for raisins is over afer retail merchants secure enough for the holiday trade. The 15OO cars sent ont carried 35,000,000 to 40,- 900, 900 pounds That is one-half pound for each person in the United States and two and one-half pounds for each family. That is probably near ly the average consumption. Imported raisins have not been considered at all
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
A Beautiful Girls AfflictiOn
From the Repu6Iican, Versailles. Ind.

The Fuckers of Versailles, Ind, like all fond parents, are completely wrapped up in their children. Their daughter, Lucy, in particular, has given them much concern. She is fif- teen, and from strong healthy girl years ago had become weak and kept falling off in flesh until she became a mere skeleton. She seemed to have no life at all. Her blood became impure and finally she bacame the victim of nervous prostration. Doctors did not help her. Most of the time she was confined to her bed, was very nervous and irritable and seemed on the verge of St. Vitus dance
 "One morning." said Mrs. Tucker, the doctor told us to give her Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, which he brought with him. He said he was treating a similar case with these pills and they were curing the patient. He began giving the pills and the next day could see a change