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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-07

do of defeat at some legitimate
course of study. The Stanford lads
are nearly grieved to death (appar-
ently) over the loss of their "big red
AK and the California boys are equal
ly as sore about Stanfords capture
of the campus G. Both could be re-
placed easily Stanford didn't raise
half as much fuss when it's team lost
the intercollegiate debate nor has
Berkeley, at times in the past, when
Stanford achieved some victory over
them. The ak ought to be buried and
the war daubs rubbed off if the schol-
ars want to accomplish that for which
they entered these institutions - an
education
BOUNTIES, BEASTS AND BIRDS
San Diego Union: The plan of pay
ing bounties for destroying beasts and
birds that are considered obnoxious
seems to have proved unsatisfactory
In almost every case where it has been
tried California has had it's expert
ence in using this method of getting
rid of the coyotes. Bounties for the
slaughter of rabbits, too, have rolled
up bills that terrified taxpayers and
caused sleeplesss nights for County Su-
pervisors. California has had enough
OF the bounty business. Just now Illi-
nois is trying the experiment in the
hope of Kidding the State of the Eng
fish sparrow, which has come to be
regarded as a pest there as well as
elsewhere. Illinois pays cents for
the head of each sparrow delivered to
the proper city township or county au-
thorities. The usual crop of bounty
scandals is now ripening. In one town
ship, Arcola during the past season
for the killing of the birds, which
closed February list, the total num-
Der of heads purported to have been
turned over to officials in Arcola was
In the neignborhood of 10000 and the
county paid out in bounties a sum ag-
gregating something like $500. Now
the charge is made that the heads were
sold and resold, and the officials find
themselves in hot water The spar
rows, it need hardly be said, are not
perceptbly fewer than before the
bounty was placed on their heads
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-07

DR.. Hugo Riemann appeals to COM
posers for biographical data and cor
rection of any misstatements in the
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-07
His Charming Sister.

l have the sweetest sister ever bloomed in
beauty's garden,
A winsome little angel full of innocence
and grace:
If you could see the charming girl you'd
grant me smiling pardon
For saying she would knock most any
male heart off its basel
There's ripping music in her laugh, it
seems inspired of heaven
Her smile would melt the coat of ice
from woman haters heart!
Though but my sister, by her charms my
heart IS sadly riven-
is pierced from suburbs clear to core
by CupidS singing dart
her pretty race ar angel from upper
A smiling face set in q frame of semi
golden hair;
All! that sweet, .winsome frontispiecel to
see it is to love it!
No man susceptible of heart could
scape its waiting snarel
Her teeth of porcelainish tint set in their
rosy portal
Seem far too pure to chop at such a vul-
gar thing as hashI
L ii bet my birthright 'gainst a dime no
other female mortal
Such lovely teeth of natural growth
upon the eyes can fash!
Her hands are beautiful in shape and
very well she knows it,
her feet-Well, them | never saw, but
dainty are her boots
Her nose is of the Grecian build and
when the darling blows it
of fiutesi
Her gentle voice falls on the ear ike
golden lovebells tinkling,
1t holds me in a waking trance that
seems almost divinel
But in this rambling offhand verse I
scarce can give an inklng
OF all the charms possessed by that
sweet sister dear of mine.
lou re no doubt wondering just why the
bloomin deuce a fellow
should group the leaking of his brain
in a poetic maze,
Should chew the rag of poesy and musi-
cally below
Such hifalutin language to exploit a
sisters praise
The thing is new to me YOU know and
hence it is l shovel
Such tuneful fuel on the fire to keep
her charms alight:
1t is a new experience most deyilishIv
novel
She's only been my sister since I popped
TO her last night. Denver Post.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-07
introduces thirty-seven characters, ex-
elusive of supernumeraries.

introduces thirty-seven characters, ex-
elusive Of supernumeraries
The Partisan authorities have given
permission for the establishment of
smoking rooms in the city playhouses
on condition that men be employed TO
see that smokers extinguish their cigars
and cigarettes before they return to the
theater
Haddon Chambers has just received
a commission to write a new play for
George Alexander, who made one of his
greatest successes in 1.-THE Idler."
Barry Cornwall and the niece of
Adelaide Proctor, is displaying some un-
usual literary capacity. She recently
published strong if pessimistic story
in Temple Bar"
Ida Conquest is said to be sure of the
female leadership in one of Charles
Frohman's regular companies in New
York next season.
Ellen Terry, Mojeska and Bernhard,
three of the leading tragediennes of the
day, are grandmothers, yet youthful
parts are not beyond them.
II
Edgar Selwyn, with E. H Sothern,
has completed a three-act comedy
drama, which has been accepted by a
prominent Broadway manager
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-07

Swift's Specific is the best blood
remedy, because it is purely vegetable
and is the only one that is free from
potash and mercury. 1t promptly puri-
fies the blood and thoroughly cleanses
the system, builds up the general health
and strength.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-07

deavored tC make friends with a dog
reputedly savage, and in his efforts to
give it the pleasure of a Rhine bath
on a hot July day, he had been severely
bitten in the right thumb. So all he
could do was to battle his thumb while
Bulow played Beethoven's later sonatas
and joined Weissheirner in the "Meis
tersinger'' transcription.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-07
BOi1S
Give w arning.

Boils and pimples are an Indication
that the system is accommodating i'm
purities which must be eliminated !;
they are an urgent appeal for assistance
"a warning that can not safely be
ignored
To neglect to purify the blood at this
time means more than the annoyance
of painful boils and unsightly pimples.
If these impurities are allowed to re-
main, the system succumbs to any
ordinary illness, and is unable to with
stand the many ailments which are SO
prevalent during spring and summer.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-07

Capt. w. H. Dun
lap, of the A. G. s.
r. R., Chattanooga,
Tenn, writes:
Several b oils and
carbuncles broke out
upon me, causing great
pain and annoyance
My blood seemed to be
in n riotous condition,
and nothing | took did
any good. Six bottles
of S. s. s. cured me COM
pletely and my blood
. axrots afrtnn ~
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-07

Mail of Woodland The great insti-
tutions of learning in this State, viz !:
the University of California and STAN
ford University, seem to think more
of the loss of a plaything than they
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-07

In his recently published book of
Wagner "reminiscences, Weissheimer re-
lates how Wagner was obliged to Sus-
pend work ON Die Meistersinger'' sew
eral weeks, because of his love of dogs.
Too confident Of his well-known influ-
ence over dumb animals, he had en-
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
People Who Five Long.

Among the many curious things noted by the actuaries the following are few of the most interesting. Wo- men have much better prospect of long life than men, and the chances of married people are distinctly higher than those of bachelors and old maids.
 From the data provided by the rec ords of various churches it has been de- duced that the peaceful Quakers have most frequently received the blessings of long life promised in the fifth con- mandment, while the death rate is re- markably high among Methodist clergy. men. Annuitants as class live from three to five years longer than other people, and this is not due to human perversity, as some humorists have sug- gested. It is undoubtedly due to the lack of worry regarding the changes of fortune when regular income is a cer- tainty.
 Although no statistics have been col lected on the death rate in the civil service, where the yearly income almost partakes of the character of an annuity, it would perhaps be found that there is some scientific basis for President Grants cynical observation regarding this class, ''Few die and none resign" -Ainslee's Magazine.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
EYES LIKE TELESCOPES.
The South African Bushmen Are Gift
 ed With Marvellous Sight.

It has often been remarked that civil ized people tend to become short sighted. This is because in towns and cities their vision is mostly confined to short dis tances. Savage races, on the other hand, are generally gifted with remark ably keen sight, and few tribes are more noteworthy in this respect than the African bushmen, whose eyes are veritable telescopes. This power is no doubt a wise provision of nature, for the bushmen are a small race, and If they were not able to see danger long way off they would soon be exterminated by their various enemies, whether sav- ages of other tribes or wild beasts.
 A traveller in South Africa relates that while walking one day in company with a friendly bushman the savage suddenly stopped, and gazing across the plain cried out that there was lion ahead The traveller gazed long and earnestly in the direction indicated by the bushman, but could see nothing. Nonsense, he said, "there's nothing there" And he went forward again, with the bushman following at his heels, trembling and unwilling and still asserting that he could see lion.
 Presently the native came to dead stop and refused to budge another inch, for this time, he declared, he could see a lioness with a number of cubs, fact which made the animal more danger ous than ever. But the European, who could see no lioness, much less it's cubs, pushed ahead, declaring the bushman was dreaming. After walking quarter of a mile, however, he could dimly make out an object moving across the horizon. Still doubting that it could be the object which the bushman said he had seen, he continued to advance, and at last was able to distinguish ioness, with her cubs around her, walking leisurelv toward the woods -Chums
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
State official. Paid In PeIt.

Probably few people today know that the original name of the state of Ten Hessee was Franklin, or that in 17S8 the salaries of the officers of this com monwealth were paid in belts. but the following is correct copy of the law:
 Be it enacted by the general assembly of the state of Franklin, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that from and after the first day of January, l7S8, the salaries of this commonwealth be as follows-to wit:
 His excellency the governor, per annum, 100 deerskins.
 His honor, the chief justice, 800 deerskins.
 The secretary to his exeelleney the govern or, 500 raccOOn skins.
 County clerk, 30O beaver skins.
 Clerk of the house of commons, POO raccoon skins.
 Members of the assembly, per diem, rec coon skins.
 Justices fes for serving warrant, mink skin. -Murfreesboro Glenn. Independent Banner.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
FAMOUS FOR CLEAN SHIRT.
Premier Who w Went Home and Changed
 His Soi1ed Linen.

Premier Who Went Home and Changed
 His SoiIed Linen.
 The point of +he appended anecdote Is, perhaps, suggestive of that trait of the ill-bred in this country who insist upon interlarding a conversation with the important fact that they "took bath" and making it the chief exploit of their days doings. This is from the British .Australasian: The death of Parramatta, near Sydney, is announced of Rev. T. $. Forsaith, who, starting life as a ships apprentice, became premier of New Zeland, and spent his last years as a Congregational minis ter in New South Wales. He had been premier for two days only. the govern ment being defeated on an amendment to the address. His ministry is fa- nous, besides it's brevity, for tho so- briquet which it obtained of "The Clean Shirt Ministry" MT. Forsaith had been assisting his employees to unpack some drapery cases recently landed, whereby his clothing became very dusty.
 On receiving the governors demand to come and see him respecting the formation of a new ministry, he nat urally went home first and changed his dusty garments. Later on, when mak- ing his ministerial statement, he nar- rated the simple incident, and this so tickled one of the Southern members as to wiring from him the chaffing dec Iaration that he gathered little more from the premier's statement" than that the honorable gentleman had gone home and put on clean shirt.-Pitts- burg Dispatch.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
CHARCOAL.
Black Lead and Diamonds Have the
 Same Chemical Properties.

Black Lead and Diamonds Have the
 Same Chemical Properties.
 With the single exception of the vel low gold-there is probably nothing in nature around which hu- man interest centers itself more strong ly than around diamonds. The scien- tist, however, in spite of the fact that specimens to operate upon cost $25 per grain, regards the sparkling crystals of carbon with critical eyes, and in his laboratory, in the cause of science, he experiments with these brilliant Ob- jects with just as much interest as if they were so many crystals of common salt, sulphur or alum. No one would suppose, judging from their outward appearance or physical properties, that a lump of charcoal, a piece of black lead and a diamond had any relation to each other, and yet it has been proved beyond dispute that their chemical con- stitution is identical. They are sim ply three distinct notifications of the non-metallic element, carbon. To prove this relationship many queer ex- periments have been made with these valuable crystals. They have been burnt both In the air and in oxygen gas, the resulting carbonic acid gas being carefully collected and weighed. The favorite experiment for proving the constitution of the diamond Is to place a weighed quantity in a small platinum saucer, which is inserted in the porcelain tube of a specially con- structed miniature furnace. The tube Is heated strongly, and a stream of oxygen gas allowed to pass through it, the products of the combustion of the diamond being collected in bulbs of caustic potash. The diamond disap- pears, but the potash bulbs increase, correspondingly in weight by the ab sorption of the resulting carbonic acid
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Born With a Needle In His Leg.

Mrs. Oscar Stanley of Anderson, Ind, gave birth to baby boy nine days ago. When it was placed in care of the nurse, she found rather peculiar pim- pie on the inside of its thigh. She thought nothing of it at first, but it be- gan to get very sore and also became very large. Yesterday when sine was bathing the child her hand came in con- tact with sharp projection. She called Q physician, and he found that there was needle ill the child. It was final ly extracted and proved to be two inches in length. It was ill the child when it was born. He thinks the mother swal- lowed it probably many years ago. The child is sound as a dollar today and will never be bothered because of the fact that be was born with Q needle in him.-Louisvill Post.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
AN INvINcIBLe HoRsg-TAmER.
Early Achievements of an Ohiosu Who
 Became WorIdFamous.


 Became WorId-Famous.
 Iida Rose hIcCabe sketches in the St Nicholas the life-stOry of an ob scure country boy. whose love of horses turned a leaf in civilization" anG brought him. beyond any man of his time, into close social intimacy with the crowned sovereigns Of the world
 His name was John s. Rarey Early in the century. his father-a Pennsyi vanla Dutch farmer-cleared tract of forest land on the outskirts of Ohio's capital. On this virgin spot was built a log cabin, in which the future horse tanner was born. The cabin in time became the beginning of the village Of GrovepUrt, known half 9 century ago to lovers of horses throughout the civ ilized world.
 While babe in his mothers arms, 1t was young Rarey's delight to watch the animal life on the farm. To pet the horses and cows was ever 10 the boy a keen pleasure. When he could make his way alone to the farm-yard, 1t was
  docile under the caressing strokes of the child's hand. John was the young est of seven children. At this period he was the only child at home. The Rarey farm was isolated. Many miles lay between neighbors. Having no youthful playmates, his warm little heart made friends of the chickens, the cows, and the colts. At the age of three years 1t was his delight to ride astride the plough-horses.
 One significant incident in the child hood of the 'invincible horse tanner" was frequently related by his mother. It occurred in his fourth year. The family being at the dinner table, one day, it was discovered that the chair of the youngest was vacant. A servant was sent in quest of the truant. The fields, the barns, the hay-mounds were searched in vain. A terrific scramble was heard, at length, in a gravel road way near by. To the horror of the distracted houshold, Johnny Rarey was discovered upon the back of the widest colt on the farm.
 Expecting to see the child fall to the ground every moment, the father start ed to his rescue; but to the relief of the household, colt and rider soon refined up in safety at the barn door. When reproyed for his conduct, the infant re- piled that he and tue colt were the best of friends. To convince his father of his mastery of the colt, he mounted and dismounted, bridled and unbridled the animal, who, to the astonishment of the spectators, submitted to his young masters directions. His control of the colt was much talked of in the neigh borhoOd. From that time the young horseman was in great demand to carry messages between the scattered farm-hOuses. Before his ninth year his reputation for hOrsemanship in that part of the country was unrivalled.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
sHaKEINTO yOUR SHOES.

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The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Ancient Glasxnnaking.

When the council of ten ruled Venice they issued decree regarding the art of glassmaking It runs If work man carry his art beyond the limits of his country to the detriment of the re public, he shall be desired to return If he disobey. his nearest relatives shall be imprisoned If. in spite of their i'm prisonment he remain obstinate in his wish to live abroad, an emissary shall he told off to kill him
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
HOW'S THIS.

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 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Props. Toledo, O..
 We, the undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for the last b years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm.
 WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug gists Toledo, O.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
 Halls Family Pills are the best
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
IN THE TWILIGHT OF LOVE.

If years ago you told me, dear,
 That on day our dreams would fade To these halt hearted fancies drear, l should have Grieved and felt dismayed But yet so softly has the rain
 Of dead years azhes settled on Each glowing passion that the pain Was smothered ere all light had gone. Ah, be it thus with loves deceasel Its day is done; its shrine too high To brave times destined tragedies bet us steal down ere night COT. eS by.
 Thomas Walsh in Bookman.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Revised Geography.

A correspondent reports an occurrence which took place at night school.
 Williams" asked the instructor, (which is the largest island in the world?"
 "It's either Asia or Africa, replied the young man to whom the question was addressed.
 "I am speaking of islands. Williams Those are continents.
 "I think not, sir, drawled Will Hams. "When the Suez canal was cut, it made islands of both of 'em, sir. Come to think of it, sir, the largest is Asia and Europe. It's all one piece of ground. ''-Youth's Companion.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Thn Arnhic AInhnhet.

The Arabic alphabet has 29 letters. each of which is written differently, according as it stands alone or, in com bination with other letters, at the be- ginning, middle or end of a word. To learn the alphabet, therefore, means to memorize 4x29=116 different signs
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
KIPLING's GOOD LUCK.

The first story that Kipling writes after his illness will bring fabulous price. It will be sought as eagerly by progressive publishers as Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is by all who suffer from stomach ills of any nature No matter whether it is indi- gestion, constipation, biliousness or ner- Yousness, the Bitters will cure it, It is an unequaled spring medicine.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Difference Between Them.
IIannY DNnfh.

The queen, with all her vast power. was yet very miserable-that is to say. she wasn't the least bit outre or uncon- ventional.
 "But at least" the queen was often heard to exclaim, with cheerful smile, II can die happily, if choose"
 By this her majesty was currently thought to make reference to the fact of her having a dress which fit so well she couldn't breathe in it.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

The light les is far more subject to accidents than the left. It has been found that the ratio is about 13 serious accidents to the right leg to three to the left.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
A New Comm nutlify,

"John has oranges, James gave him Il, and he gives Peter '; hrw many has he left2''
 Before this problem the class recoiled
 "Please. sir, said q young lad. ''wt always does our sums in apples. Lon don Tit-Bits
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

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