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The record-union., 1899-12-12
Tried to End Her Life.

A young woman named Eva T. Has
kell attempted to commit suicide in San
Francisco on Sunday. She. has been
leading a rapid life and was sick and
Respondent Her home was formerly
in Sacramento ~
The record-union., 1899-12-12
California Dried Fruits.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE evaporated
Annie market displayed confidence to-day,
but business was light Offerings were
liberal and prices ruled slow. California
concessions. Other fruits, steady. State
Evaporated Apples - Common, 6@61ac;
prime. 6AG7c; choice, 714@Sc; fancy, $40
H. as to size and quality Apricots-
Royal l3@15c: Moorpark, 15@18c. Peaches
Peeled, 2OG22c; unpeeled. 712@10c.
The record-union., 1899-12-12
Closing Grain Quotations.

Chicago, Dec. 11th
WHEAT-December. ss19c; May 6s4c
New York, Dec. 18th.
WHEAT-December, 721sc; March. 76ci
San Francisco, Dec. 11th
WHEAT-May, s1.034.
BARLEY-May, TIC.
CORN-Large Yellow, S1.05.
BRAN-s13@1450
The record-union., 1899-12-12

Governor Gage has appointed George
H. Carey to be Commissioner of Deeds
for California, to reside in New York
City.
The record-union., 1899-12-12
Athletic Clubs Mask Bali.

Tuesday, February 9th, has been Sc
lected by the Sacramento Athletic Club
for it's annual masquerade.
The record-union., 1899-12-12

RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK NO
AIS.
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19
TAKE A NAP DAILY.
A Fifteen Minutes Sleep After the
Midday Meal Works Wonders in
Almost Every Case.

"During the day everyone should take
a few minutes sleep, preferably direct
ly after the noon meal" writes Edward
e. Warman, in his ''Five-Minute Talks
on Good Health,' in the Ladies' Home
Journal. "The time given to it may
seem too precious for one in business,
but it will be more than compensated
for by the mental and bodily condition
that follows. Sit in an easy chair. Ly-
ing down directly after a meal crowds
the digestive organs and makes ones
sleep restless instead of restful. Rest
the head comfortably. Tip the chair to
a pleasant angle for the body, not
enough to have the weight of the body
on the back. Place the feet upon a
chair as high or trifle higher than
upon the one upon which you are sit
ting; cross the limbs at the ankle
joints, close the hands together by in
terlacing the fingers, place the feshy
part of the thumbs together in order
to avoid grasping the hands too tightly
and close the eyes. Having thus closed
the circuit, it will be necessary for you
to relieve yourself of all nervous and
muscular tension; think only of your
slow, measured breathing and the de-
sire for restful Sleep"
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19
MY Lady's Sewing Screen.

A delightful decorative and useful
note in my lady's morning room is the
sewing screen, gracious little affair
combining all the comforts of thread
basket, pincushion, needle case, work
bag, catch-all and table. One such
screen, which graces the bedroom cor
ner in the home of q busy little house
wife, is fashioned of yellow denim and
delicately fowered yellow silk, and
can be very easily carried out in any
color by pair of clever hands.
The framework, which consists of
two leaves 1s inches wide, is about three
feet high and is covered from the out
side and fastened on the inside corners
with fancy gilt nails. Each leaf is divid-
ed into three parts, the upper and lower
given over to pockets made of the silk.
A needle case covered with silk and a
pincushion of yellow plush hang from
the top of each leaf, respectively. Two
fat pieces of pasteboard covered with
the silk fall against the middle division
of each leaf, one being held by ribbons
to form wide pocket, the other stand
ing for a small shelf or table when
caught by ribbons to two fancy y-headed
nails on either side of the screen above.
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19
:.oh. you shorn SAMSON

- q
than dirty my hands with your blood, save
you make it urgent. Let me clinch the mat
/ Ter new, and then max ready to march.
1.elow stairs at this moment is Lounsbury in
the flesh, and with him 4 file Of men to take
1 syousof. This bit of play vas for my own,
pleasure, and, having had il, I'll be your
valet and stay BY your heels until you are
safely delivered to Cunning CHAM. Now God
rest your miserable soul! Have you aught
ii 10 say before give the word to the rest?
To state that was unaffected by these
words, which were poured forth in a TOT.
rent as though my tormentor feared inter-
rnptiop, would be false. saw my plans for
4 the future, my hope for life itself, swept
awny together, and nothing but . blank,
broken only by vision Of the gallows,
I danced before my eyes.
To say that he had the satisfaction Of
seeing me yisibly quail would be equally
false, for, though my heart beat thickly
enough i sats unmoyed md looked at him
80 though in q dream. ] even essayed TO
speak but words would mot come, for ny
I throat was clinched shy invisible bands
q Are you crushed sat last 2, he exclaimed,
Nth i grim smilee though without shifting
I III eye or ain. sAOh, you slhorn Samson!
IN well paid for yonr cur sed insult
ae was still spea king when again the
4 came 81 Eths flooring Bu,
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19
To Reduce WefEht.

Fashions votaries will doubtless con-
tinue to strive after the slenderness
which seems so desirable. For those
willing to sacrifice the promptings of
appetite for the desired aim, an author.
ity recommends that they should regu-
late their days as follows: A tumbler.
full of hot water must be taken on wax.
ing in the morning. Rise early and
have a tepid bath, with vigorous rub.
bing afterward with a flesh brush.
Avoid drinking at meals, and only have
three meals day. Take one small cup
of tea at breakfast, some dry toast,
boiled fish or a small outlet and a baked
apple or little fresh fruit.
At dinner, which hould be at midday,
take white fish or meat, dry toast or
stale bread, vegetables and fruit, either
fresh or stewed. For supper toast,
salad, fruit and six ounces of wine or
water. Hot water with lemon juice in
it is good for supper.
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19
Presence of Mind.

The presence of mind Of an American
soldier in moments of danger is one
of his chief characteristics. A brother
Of Father de Smet, the noted Iesuit
missionary, who labored among the In
dians OF the west about quarter Of
"a century ago, was with his regiment
on some western campaign. One day
he Wandered too far from the command,
and suddenly found himself surround
ed BY band Of hostile Indians. He
was seized md was just about to be
stomahaWked, when he remembered
hearing his broth say one day that
the Indians had great devotion for
the sign of the cross, the symbol 81
+ the Catholic fafth Accordingly he
raised his righ hand to his forehead
sand in distinct ones repeated sths
words In the name OF the Father
and ot the Son and the Holy l,hott::''s
As De sSmet had expec ted the fleet rs
magieal and sd less u an tiyc a,instss
SEszyas a free rutllis.I
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19

white teeth, and accentuated the rather
infantile prettiness of her face. "E have
taken the liberty of asking to see you ere
you met Sir Henry. A woman is better
judge of 4 man than one of his own SCI" "
"And in the present case to what end,
madam" l asked, bowling and taking the
chair to whichshe had motioned me.
For an answer she slowly raised a pair Of
double-bowed gold eyeglasses, deliberately
and silently scanning me from head to foot,
"Well!" she broke forth irrelevants7. II
protest, Capt. Lounsbury! You are almost
a gentleman! Were your face but less red
and your figure less gigantic, in proper
costume you would not be amiss. Your leg
is none too delicate, but you have fine
teeth and eyes, and your hair also is ex-
cellent. I am quite provoked! Sir Henry
has deceived me, though it is now perhaps
just as we'll that you are MT ill-favored.
Are you so hard-hearted, Capt. Lounsbury!
You scarce look kidnaper!
Her reference to kidnapping brought me
sharply back to the role of Lounsbury,
whose papers had shown kidnapping to have
been one of his accomplishments. Under
the sharp eye of this lady, whom l now
knew to be Clinton's reported light-o o'-love,
it would not do for me to make slip.
That in some manner she had to do with
my coming secret instructions 1 instantly
surmised, but the conjecture on my part
could clear the mystery. of the nature of thil
interest. Deeming it policy t. lefrain from
discussing the. matter, simply said:
MADAM, myeles is+not exactly that Of 4
dancing master, nor has my igure the grace
of courtier, but they are the gifts ot
God, and have seen service in this broil
against the king. As for the small compli
ments, I am your debtor"
"Now, really, Capt. Lounsbury, you hav>
quite neat gift at retort ALSO" But sh>
got no further, as at that instant docl
concealed by heavy hangings was suddenly
thrown open, letting in burst of noisy
laughter from what might have been dozer
men, the sound of jollity being mingled
with the clinking of glasses and clatterine
of coin. The door then shut, and was evi
IDENTIFY securely fastened, as heard the
turn of a key and the shooting of bolt;
the curtains were pushed aside, and there
entered man, who by his uniform 'alon.
knew TO be the commander in chief of thl
British forces in America. sos=.
Sir Henry gave me but passing glance
as rose to my feet. He stepped forward
and taking the hand Of the lady, ,sbt
barely shifted, her position to greet him
bowed low over repeatedly kissing th'
finger tips.
y 80, s.r;TrSo s mn coNr1N1,rD I IA
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19

E| n 81
I1EszslzQl !}l 5
~-- vi
THE HAIR AT NIGHT.
A System of Treatment Which, i'm the
Course Of a Year, Will Almost
: Work Wonders.

At bedtime unfasten your hair and
evening for a month; after that brush
it Is minutes nightly-ten minutes, if
you have no more time. Loosen it COM
pletely, rub it with your fingers, rub
bing and brushing alternately, using,
as before, first a soft, soothing brush,
then a vigorous, stiff one. Brush it to
the tips of the longest strands. Gather
it loosely for the night, allowing full
ventilation, and in the morning brush
it Is minutes at first, afterward ten
minutes devotedly every day. If your
hair is thin and threatens to fall, or the
parting is growing inconveniently
wide, let it down at night and massage
the scalp. Rub it, gather the loose skin
between the fingers, pinch it a little, in
vent exercise for it with the tip of the
fingers. Give it some work to do every
day, and brush it. Part it on the side
at night and give the days parting a
rest.
No treatment of this sort produces a
sudden or spectacular result, but If
there is no disease of the hair follicles
and the general health is good, it will
often work wonders in twelvemonth.
Once in couple of months-more often
or less, as you find your need-go to a
good hairdresser, who will run your
locks, tress by tress, through comb,
shipping the broken or split hairs and
leaving healthy, growing ends. No in
discriminate chopping at the end of a
braid with rash, amateurish scissors
will produce results of much value
n. 7. Ledger.
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19
Miss Lockheart's
LETTER TO MRS. PINKHAM.
I1E77ER TO MRS. p1SxHAn NO. 67,1o4l

[IE77ER TO MRS. P1skHAM NO. 67,1o4l
"I cannot express my gratitude to
you for the good that Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done
for me. have taken five bottles of
the Compound and two boxes of Liver
Pills and feel better in every respect.
I had suffered for years with dropsy;
the veins in my limbs burst, caused
from the: pressure of the water: I had
the worst kind of kidney trouble, faint
ing spells, and could not stand long
at time. also had female weakness
and the doctor said THERE was q tumor
in my left side. The pains I had to
stand were something dreadful. A
friend handed me q little book of yours,
so I got your medicine and it has saved
my life. I felt better from the first
bottle. The bloating and the tumors
have all gone and do not suffera any
pain. I am still using the Vegetable
Compound and hope others may find
relief as have done from its use."-
Miss n. J. LocKHEARr, Box Is, ELIZA
BETH, PA. :5=.z f.s u Ill. z.s.a= 8
Only the women who have suffered
with female troubles. can fully appre-
ciate the gratitude of those who have
been restored to health.
Mrs. Pinkham responds quickly. and
without charge to all letters from suffer-
Ing gwomen. Her address is Lynn, Mass.
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19

skirts, silk being prime favorite, and
they are trimmed as delicately and
elaborately as any evening gown.
A very pretty skirt was made of coral
pink taffeta with large black squares
scattered through it. A deep circular
rutfle w2s added at the knee. This was
trimme. with double ruffle, accordion
plated and finished with a narrow
heading of shirred chiffon. Bows of
black satin ribbon were set around the
foot of the skirt at frequent intervals.
Flounces made of alternate rows of
ribbon and lace insertion are another
fancy, and plaitings of black and white
net trimmed with rows of ribbon are a
very effective trimming. For very
dainty decoration plaitings of chiffon
cannot be surpassed, and in every case
ribbon is employed, this being consid-
cred a very elegant feature of the fash
ionable petticoats.
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19
To Keep Dainty Wells.

A capital way of retaining the shape
of wells and keeping them in good con-
dition is to pull them out each time
after removing from the hat or bonnet
and to carefully roll them around long
cushion made in the form Of small
bolster. This veil bolster may be filed
with the following composition: Flor
entine orris root, powdered, half a
pound; rosewood, powdered, six ounces;
calamus aromaticus, half a pound; yell
low sanders, quarter of pound; gum
Benjamin, three ounces; powdered
cloves, half an ounce; cinnamon, one
ounce. Grind altogether and stuff the
bolster tightly. 1t may be covered with
silk or thin chamois leather and en-
broidered if fdesired.-Chicago Tribune.
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19
!. cnres for InxoulmrninL,

IN the matter of inducing sleep much
depends upon the individual. One per
son will find a hearty meal before bed
time conducive to sleep, while another
thinks that an empty stomach is the
best plan in order to obtain sleep: A
cold bath, rubbing the hands in cold
water, wet towel applied to the tenn.
pies are all helpful to a good nights
rest. Some persons think that the only
way to insure sleep is to fix the mind
upon some real or fancied object, while
Others think that to count from one on
ward endlessly will weary the brain So
that sleep Will come.
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19
How to Renovate Velvet.

A simple method of cleaning velvet,
velveteen and plush is the following.
The rule applies to all three kinds of
goods, as all have pile, and if fiat
tened must be assisted to rise again:
With the assistance of a stiff whisk
broom, a pan of boiling water and an
,obliging friend who will brush up, the
nap as you hold the goods taut over
the steam the wrong side to the water,
these materials will look like new. This
process removes wrinkles, brghtens
the color and makes the crushed nap
stay up when brushed against the
grain, and will answer for black or col
ored pile fabrics. If the velvet has q
grease spot on it remove it with French
chalk before steaming. A sticky spot
may be lightly touched with clean
cold water before the steaming process.
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19
Way to Acquire Grace.

A French. gymnast declares that
American girls do not pay sufficient at
tention to the development of their
arms, but think too much of their waist
lines, while if the arms were properly
treated the waist would take care of it.
self. The French girls are extremely
strong in their: arms, she says, and their
grace comes from the deftness with.
which they balance: themselves; to see
q French woman carry a heavy package
is a delight. The way to acquire grace:
and slender, supple figure is by exer.
cises with the dumb-bells and by raiss
ing and lowering the bedy by the arma
and toes when lying flat on the floor s.
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19
SOFT TIE REIGNS.
Although 1t Is Now in It's Second Sea-
son, Its Popularity Is Great
er Than Ever.

That there are always two sides to a
question is proved in the case of the
soft summer tie. Besides it's beauty
comes in the argument of it's utility, for
the soft tie with its many ends saves
many quarter in laundry bills.
Having width as we'll as length, the
broad tie protects the front of the shirt
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19

waist, making one waist carry one
twice the usual time.
The summer girls patriotism is most
" visible in the small ornaments of
dress. With a soft tie of white pique
or silk figured in delicate design, stick
pins enameled in red, white and blue
are worn. The correct design in these
pins are small flags and bows, and it
must be admitted that they. are much
prettier than the loud dress effects
which make one look like walking
Fourth -of-July show.
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19
CHAPTER TX.
SIR HENRY CLINTON.

l. Conceiving that blunder had been com
mitted, and that was unwittingly an in
truder in private room, was about to
make an apology for my presence when the
lady half rose from the partly reclining posi-
tion she had assumed and with a gentle
wave of her hand said:
You are Capt. Lounsbury? Come near.
er, please. Sit here against the light, that
may have a look at you!" at the same time
indicating chair near the great window
which was swung open and led to a small
balcony without.
Her voice was sweet, but even in these
few words I noticed the affectation of in.
gection so common with ladies of fashion,
and her original position, which she imrne-
diately resained after thus addressing Inc,
was a pose pure and simple, doubtless
taken for the purpose of exposing her fine
arm and the graceful curves of her small
though equally fine figure.
MADAM replied, advancing pace or
two, II have not the honor of knowing you
as well as you seem to know me. BY what
name"
"Mrs. Florence Badely," she interrupted,
IL ,L
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19

" john said Mrs. Parvenu, wearily,
but with decision, 81 must have con-
ssultationz Of ply ysicians.' s But, Maria, =
he protested, you have nothing but a
cold in the head. z Cant help:it, she
answered When Mrs. Brown was sick
last winter she had q nsultataion of
ysicians, and + guess we caa afford
anything that the Browns car. . Port.
land Orfgonion u.
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19
0nlxanl 1. Imitation.

Isabel, your new hat is absurd; Il
just looks like a huge flower bed. ''
ell, you sneedn't t getso excited, Ed.
gar; you don't have to ret up before
daylight and pull the weeds out of Il, |.
Chicago Record
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19
A PETTIcOAT NOVELTY.
Watch My Lady When She Lifts Her
: Skirt and You VIII See Most
.5fss,:ss~ Gorgeous DESIGNS.

In these days when SO much depends
upon the fit of the dress skirt around
the hips and the exact fullness around
the foot, the silk pett;coat is an article
of much Importance. The very latest
skirts are cut with circular yokes and
fitted carefully and smoothly around
the figure with no gathers at the back.
All kinds of brilliant plaid and
striped goods come for fashioning these
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19

don pposesa % woman ought to be
So sas rcal estate agent &. dom know
y not q ss . woman s place,
YOU know. to#be the house keeper
|Philadelp Bull
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19

You needn't stretch it to put quartz in q
pint cup.-Golden Days.
Willmar tribune., 1899-07-19

nell. expected to find him dead, and was
surprised to discover that he was, still of
this world, the thickness of his curly hair
and a possible crack in the jug having
saved him from crushed skull. He was
completely stunned, however, and with
little ado dragged him into the closet and
shut the door. ~ VI
My sole chance Of escape now lay inSget-
ting to Clinton and procuring pass, which
might be used ere hue and cry was raised
after me, and fancied the hour was not
far from that appointed for the meeting.
It was possible that Clinton had been in
formed Of the falsity Of my name, though l
argued If that had been then Scanmell would
never have approached me in the mannerh he
had done. At all seyents, the risk must be
taken. %s.. ( :ss.
At first sight there seemed no means Of
leaving the house save by the stairs or i
drop Of twenty feet or more from my side
Window but. upon investigation, I dis
covered pent roof beneath the windows
Of a room near the|end Of the hall, and upon
going into the chamber I saw the apart
ment was probably the quarters occupied
by my late assailant Upon the bed lay a
military hat, coat, and saber, while from
q hook hung long cloak used BY cavalry
officers
s. Appropriating the latt stepped from
the window to the roof creeping to The caves
which came to within ten feet Of the ground,
and from there dropped.
So far had been unob obseryed and It took
me not many moments to get into the street
and below the tavern, working from there q
roundabout course through the east side 81
the town OF Until III dared tf, come ont an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-29
TORNADOES IN THE WEST.

DAMAGE DONE IN IOWA AND NEBRASKA
Montezuma. Iowa May @.-At 6I5 this evening
a tornado struck the farmhouse OF a man named
McCoy a half-me south Of Keswick. The building
was demolished and five persons were injured, MIS-
Mccoy fatally. Rain and hall tolloweu tne Whiri-
wind and much damage to growing crops resulted.
Des Moines Iowa. May &.-A severe windstorm
at Mingo Iowa about twenty miles east OF here
caused considerable damage TO property, but no
deaths or injuries are reported. The telegraph and
telephone wires are pro5trated
Omaha May 2.-Reports are coming In OF dis
astrous tornado in the north part OF Hamilton
County on Saturday night. Great damage was done
TO crops and other property. Wires are down ana
details are meagre
Chicago May 2s.-The first sight caught OF the
tornado near Mlnden. Neb., yesterday was when
II was coming down the railroad track, three miles
west OF Minden. 1t was so low and black that
II was mistaken for an engine pulling train put
as soon as Il began TO ascend the woro spread anu
everybody was hunting a cave or ceilar. Inc
town OF Hartwell hit and several budlIlSs were
wrecked. Between Hartwell and kenesaw the cout-
try was inundated by a clOudburst. the water rising
FIVE feet along the railroad grade.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. May @-Terrihc storms
suent over Iowa again this evening. At Tama
there was almost a cloudburst, and much damage
was done Five persons injured by small
tornado which passed Keswick. The tracks
OF the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad sus,
taIned much damage. Between Watkins and
Bairstown traffic is interrupted on account OF
city II is reported that Dows was destroyed by .
tornado this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-29
PEACE DELEGATES WORK HARD.
PROSPECTS OF PERMANENT ARBITRATION
BOARD IMPROVING

The Hague. May 2S-The newly appointed
subcommittee OF the third committee OF the
Peace Conference. the Arbitration Committee.
will meet tomorrow. 1t will be known as the
Drafting Committee, indicating in Its name the
scope of It's functions.
The delegates have worked increasingly to-
day, although the formal labors Of the Confer
ence were suspended. An effort is being made.
and with certain degree of progress TO COM
bne the Russian and the British proposals IN
such way that the report Of the Drafting Com
mttee may secure the support Of both parties
in the plenary committee. NJ. de Staal and Sir
Julian Pauncefote chiefs OF the Russian ana
British delegations respectively, and other dele
gates had a long conference to-day with this
end in view; and there is no doubt that an agree
ment in principle will be reached.
The hope Of the delegates that permanent
Arbitration Board will be stabshed is rapidly
improving. The difficult points now relate to
the composition of the tribunal. how the repre-
sentaton Of the Powers Is to be arranged ana
the limitations TO be placed upon the jurisdic-
ton Of the Board.