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The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

That suicide is a "pernicious habit
that obviously tends to shorten life"
is the defense set up by a life insur-
company in a recent action on a
policy which expressly excluded liabil-
ity for such reprehensible habits. 1t
must be conceded that suicide, if it be-
comes habitual, would have the ten
dency observation-disclosures and Comment.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25
SPIDERS WEBS TO BLAME.
When Wet With Dew They Make the
Telegraph Service Useless.

From an exchange: The overland
telegraph between Yokohama and To-
kio was recently interrupted in a
strange and mysterious way. Every
morning for several days it was i'm
possible to get a message over the line
during the early hours. Then an odd
word here and there managed to strug-
gle along the bewitched wires, arriving
at some point, for which, as it was af-
terward discovered, it was not intended.
AS the day wore on, however, the wires
became clear and remained SO till the
following morning, when they were
again interrupted. After a little more
delay messages did get through, but
this did not relieve the strained nerves
of the officials, for the kilograms were
of the most bewlidering nature. A
party of linamen, under the superin-
tendeEce of q Japanese expert, were
sent to thoroughly overhaul the wires
line for a considerable distance without
discovering any clue; but one morning,
when about fifty miles from Toxic, the
expert saw a nest of gigantic spiders
which had spun their webs about the
wires, and in some instances down to
the ground.
On putting out his hand to brush
away one of these webs he received a
shock, and then the cause of all the
trouble was clear to him. The norm
ing dew made the spiders webs good
conductors of electricity, and the cur
rent was carried to earth in the early
morning, and the drying of the gossa-
mer threads here and there accounte5
for the clearing of the wires later in
the day.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

The u. S. Receiving Ship Vermont,
now over 30 years oil. has been the
schoolhouse for over 1,0O0. 600 sailors.
The age and accomplishments are
much the same rs Hostetter'S Stomach
Bitters, which has been before the
public for so years, aud has cured in
Vulnerable cases Of malaria, fever and
ague, besides dyspepsia and indiges-
lion.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25
Where Reason Totters.

Husband-What! another hundred
dollar gown. Didn't I tell you that
You must keep within your allow
ance?'
Wife driumphantly)-Yo0 said I'M
less in case of absolute necessity
Puck,
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

"The railroad engineer said the
smart boarder, must be a happy maj
He whistles at his work"
Begging your PARDON" said the
Cheerful Idiot, promp to crush all pos
sible rivalry, 'he works at his Whls-
tie indianapolis Journal.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25
Read the Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication much
better If you will get into the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford a most amusing study, and
will put you in the way of getting some
excellent bargains. Our advertisers are
reliable; they send what they adver-
tise,
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

Mr.. Wedding All, darling. l see You
have prepared something new with
your own little hands. It's luscious,
too, dear. What is it?
Mrs.
brcad!-Judge.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25
RnisOn d'Etrc.

Prohibition Mermaid--I hope you are
in favor Of prohibition, MI. Sea Ser
pent?
The Sea Serpent-Great Scott! wo-
man, don't You know that alcohol iS
the only thing that keeps Inc alive?-
Puck.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25
Widely Concerned.

Does you wife take any interest in
local politics?'
eyes. She always goes down town
with me election nights--to hear the
returns-and get me home in good
time. detroit Free Press.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

History tells us that the ancient
honored a cat when dead.
The ancient Egyptians were wise in
their day and generation-Chicago
Daily News.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25
In the Gallery.

Jimmy-Say! wasn't dat great where
he holds the mob at bay?
TOmmy-WOt's great about it? Don't
dem supes know if dey did anything
to him dey'd git de grand bounce?-
Punch.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

The sultan Of Sulu is to be offered
home rule under the American flag,
but he will never be able to realize the
full extent Of his good luck until he
hears from the dime museum man
ayers.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

One of the dogs entered for the Chi
cago bench show is the possessor of
gold-flled teeth, and therefore has In
intrinsic value which will remain ven
If he doesn't draw a prize.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25
Likely.

Bunker seems to be completely I'M
der his wife's thumb
eyes: her father gave her the same
personal allowance she had before she
got married."-Chicago Daily News.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

Arthur Balfour is the latest English
man to hint that John Bull is looking
for a partner, preferably a tall man
with a goatee and straps to his trou'
sers.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

1t did not, however, require an Of
fetal note from Sampson to tell the
world that Schley was there during
the ~denavyizing of Spain.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

Washington, it may be remarked,
was enough of an expansionist to
crowd the British invaders off the
United States. We need a Washing
ton right now.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

Meat is worth 81 a pound in Manila.
This is probably due largely to the fact
that most of the Manila butchers have
recently gone into the saloon business.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

Wouldn't you like to be a judge OF
music, Grumpy" "You can bet l
would; I'd have some OF these singers
up for contempt of court mighty
ick."-Philadelphia Record.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25
Away Ahead.

"NIy wife," said the minister, "often
help me out with my sermons"
'Hum!" said Henry Peck, my wife
breaches all the m in our house."
Philadelphia North American.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

A prisoner escaped from the Toledo
workhouse and took the bloodhound
along with him. That man ought to
be at the head of some trust.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

When Senator Billy Mason talks of a
Lafayette for the Philippines he for
gets that Lafayette was a friend of this
country.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25
Thank Heaven

81 see it is becoming the fad to have
your wedding cinematographed."
but n fellow doesn't have to have
his cOurtship cinematOgraphed, thank
hcaYen!"-BOSton Journal.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

What helped you over the great
trials of life?" a successful man was
once asked. "The other trials gave me
4 lift" he answered.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

An application has been made by S.
L. Hutchins, John E. Patton and other
leading colored citizens of Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, for a charter for the Ma
tional American Colonization Associa-
ton, the object being to organize
branches in the southern states. The
association is formed with a view to
colonizing negroes in the west and Sc
curing from congress a concession to
allow the colonies so formed the right
of state government and representa-
tlves in congress, ETC.. The plan was
organized by S. L. Hutchins, a negro
lawyer, who has given the question OF
What to do with the negro?" a great
deal of study. Hutchins was a circuit
judge in North Carolina during the
reconstruction days, and it is said OF
him that he came nearer to giving sat
isfaction to the whites in his circuit
than any negro who ever held a like
Office. Hutchins gives a reason fol
his proposed colony that "the people
OF the United States should be given
an opportunity to see whether the ne.
gre is capable Of governing and hold
ing office" The application for char.
ter says that 'it is not fair to Judge
of the negro's ability to conduct pub.
lie affairs, to judge him by the fail.
ures he has made in office in the
south. Given an opportunity when
they are altogether dependent upon
themselves, the negro will solve the
question speedily as to whether he is
worthy of citizenship and to be an in.
tegral part of the governing people. =
Hutchins claims that a number of the
leading negroes of the south are in
sympathy with him in the movement
At the dedication of an immenso
convention hall in Kansas Civ tbe
other afternoon, somebody uttered o
loud call for Pryor" one of the soIo.
lists with the Sousa band, which had
been engaged for the occasion The
crowd of people present mistook tbe
enthusiasts call for an alarm of 6re
and 1t was with great difficulty hat .
panic was prevented. AS our ~civi1iza,
ton advances and things become svs,
tematized it will, no doubt be necas.
sary even to suppress old and honor,
able family names in the Interests q,
public safety.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

Hobson has kissed a bride in Japan.
The young man simply can't resist the
temptation.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

Gen. Miles is acting in a way that
justifies the national honor in regard
ing him as a bold, horrid man.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

If the car means business why does
he not incorporate his disarmament
scheme under the laws of New Jersey?
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

The name of the new president of
France is pronounced as though it
we're spelled "Loobay."
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25
P II.

41N Guns lldu
elapsed since Beau
vais Chateau had
S h e ! t d t h G
stranger, who had
rescued its heiress
from a terrible
death. Still he was
as much a stranger
to the Count and
all the household as
at first, and was
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

Beauty is but skin deep, but home
liness measures twelve inches to the
loot.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

When a man loses faith in humanity
he hits himself a s~olar-plexis blow.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

The individual who stands still is
sure to lose ground.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

IL is reported that the people on the
Island OF Negros, which belongs to the
philippine group, have accepted Amer
lean rule. They may prepare to be
read out OF the Malay party as soon as
Aguinaido hears about it.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

England, Germany and the Initial
states constitute perhaps the greatest
Trio OF nations that could be formed
greatest IN power, greatest in wealth
ana greatest in enlightenment. But If
seems impossible for them to GET 70,
gether even when such a little dough-
nut as Samoa is under consideration
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25

South Carolina is opening up a mar
ket for phosphate in Japan.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-05-25
0odJ Saadu6odlz
IE2lalESElmfW

Hoods PiTs cure liver ills, the non lrritat:ng and
the only oatlaItic to take with HOODS ssrsaparilA
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-30
GIVE The new GREEN TRADING STAMP
GROCERIES, MEATS.

WhittleS0y M0r. Co., Second and Madison StS
s. Norris Groceries dss 16S Ns1t s2S and T9e 6l
Davis Mer. Co., TEL 7O8, 6O1 Topeka Avenue
L. H. Anderson, fsSo's1S5. fsfs sSs 1923 ". 9Th St.
James Wert8, 'RSSR95gs' f9fs. BE. 585 Topeka Ave
Smith & TpOWbridge GRSGEE5BS sSsgd5 West Tenth St
Gan66 & Ob6rey " ios asD HEaT Hgis s
Exchange Grocery Co.. 1872 East si1th Fhoas st sro
N. A. CheSney, Groceries snf Meats. 1885 Kan. Ave
Fitzgerald & Lanna GFSSfE3i sS h Ffur y 3Rf H Esq., BS
- V' DAOA4HOVuI TeIe 327 1901 Morris Ave.
Geo. E. and A. Browne Fss FsSs s4 aqd GggeS s1g u is
v. L. Osborne, GESGERgES' 4sf. 7ig 17O1 Kan Ave
James Porter relop6ong' pHa%' 49, 312 East 4th st
VIM. Green, oR4SEElEs' Rsi 445: 712 Kan. Ave
The record-union., 1899-08-17
A TALLY-HO DRIVE.
Burros Get Stubborn and the
PIeasure-Seekers Walk.

The boys" at the Capitol-and the
word is comprehensive-are telling a
good story about a tally-ho ride that
occurred on Tuesday night
"One of the best fellows N the build
ing felt obliged TO play the part of
host, said he, ''as some fricn Is
from San Francisco We're up
doing the Capitol. The office OF the
commonwealth proposed a tallv-h0
ride out on the Riverside road, SO he
sent for the rig and promised his
guests a treat.
Imagine the surprise OF host and
guests when a spick andsran rig ap-
peared on the scene, drawn by 1urros.
But there was a dash about the little
animals, and it was a go-that is, for
awhile. The team grew weary when
a few miles out, and when an attempt
was made to make them go, they only
brayed. The ladies of the company
became alarmed, and the whole party
had to walk home, the men goading
the beasts between their subdued
curses.
This will explain to certain milkmen
who are making early deliveries why
they met a mourning procession out
toward the cemetery shortly before
daylight
The record-union., 1899-08-17
NEARLY A HUNDRED.
Frederic G. Hall Dies Close to the
Century Mark.

Frederic c. Hall, whose remains were
yesterday laid to rest beside those Of
his wife in the plat of the late DR..
Obed Harvey, in the City Cemetery,
was born September II, 1905, in Beth
lehem, Litchfield County, Connecticut
After many years residence in New
Haven Conn. he came to California
by way of Cape Horn. arriving n San
Francisco early in 1852 Both he and
his wife, who lived to celebrate their
golden wedding anniversary, were di-
rect descendants on both sides from
early colonial settlers of New England.
From these ancestors he inherited the
remarkable energy which marked his
active life in San Francisco and ANA
dor County.
For many years he has led a retired
life, tenderly cared for By his children.
His wonderful memory to the last, at
the advanced age of 81, enabled him
to live over the past and to recall the
traditions which had been handed
down from generation to generation.
There are in the family valued souY-
enirs of the part taken by his mater
nal ancestors in assisting the Ply
mouth Colony in 1898 He was a di-
wood. one of the early settlers Of
Woodbury., Conn. on the paternal
side his ancestors served in the War
of the Revolution.
Mr.. Hall leaves two daughters, Mrs
Obed Harvey and Mrs. F. n. bishop.
His only son died in 1893.
The record-union., 1899-08-17
PERSONAL MENTION.


Mrs. Thomas Dwyer is home again
after visit to San Francisco.
George Lassen departed last night
for a four months trip to Europe.
Mrs. w. w. Cooley left for an ex-
tended visit in the East on Tuesday
night.
George G. Towle of the Towle Lum-
Der Company of Placer is at the Golden
Eagle.
Frank H. Duden, who went to Daw-
son six months ago, has returned to
Sacramento.
J. G. Eagleson came up from San
Francisco yesterday and is at the
Golden Eagle.
Tax Collector B. N. Bugbey returned
several days ago from his visit to Brit-
ish Columbia.
DR. A. II. Hawley has returned from
a three weeks camping trip at Buck S
ranch, Plumas County.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Klemmer of Will
lows are spending a week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Groth at SO Eighth street.
Miss May Green of this city went to
Berkeley yesterday to complete her
studies Vat the University, this being
her senior year.
DR.. c. c. Van Lieu, the newly elected
President of the Chico Normal School,
passed through the city yesterday on
his way to Chico.
Lawyer ]. H. Liggett has returned
from q several days sojUurn down on
the coast Mrs. Liggett will remain
away for about ten days longer
The many friends of Charles r. Mel
met at his residence, 1929 H street
last evening and surprised him by the
presentation of a very handsomely en-
graved watch charm as a token of the
esteem in which he is held by the en-
ployes of the S. P. and D Company,
as he interds shortly to sever his con-
nectiO'. with ihe company, having az
cepted a position in the railroad shops.
After til" presentation all partook Of
a supper.
The record-union., 1899-08-17
THE RETURNING HEROES.
All National Guardsmen May Par
ticipate in Their Reception.

Adjutant General Seatnans has is
sued the following order
In view OF tic ear:v return to this
State of the First infantry Regiment
and the First Battalion Heavy Artil
lery, California Volunteers, after over
fifteen months service in a foreign
war. and to the end that fitting re-
ception may be given them, pernis-
sion is hereby granted to all organi-
cations of the National Guard to par
t:cipate in the reception to be rendered
them upon their arrival in San Fran
cisco on or about August 21, 1899.
The members of these organizations
now returning TO their homes, having
performed a soldiers full duty, in camp
and in field have added new luster to
the name of California by their splan-
did achievements as soldiers of the Re
public.
1t would be gratifying to the Com
mander- -in-Chief to have as many as
possible of the National Guard organ
izations participate in the reception to
the returning volunteers.
The record-union., 1899-08-17
GREAT BASEBALL EVENT.
Excursion to San Francisco for
Saturday and Sunday Games.

Next Saturday and Sunday will prob
ably oNitness the greatest crowd at
baseball games that ever assembled IN
San Francisco. On those days the Sac
ramentos will meet the team represent
ing the Bay City in the State league.
and as they are now running neck and
neck for the leadership. interest in the
struggle between these teams is ap-
preaching the plane of real excitement.
Manager Harris of the San Francisco
team said to reporter yesterday that
he realized that the Sacramentos are
the men whom he will have to fight out
for the pennant. and he admitted that
they are coming with a rush.
The record-union., 1899-08-17
RIVAL AMATEURS.
Phoenix and Mason Laundry Teams
to Play Ball on Sunday

At Oak Park next Sunday afternoon
there will take place what promises to
be hot ball game between the Phoe-
nix (amateur champions of Northern
California; and Mason's Laundry
teams. The game will be for $50 side,
and the winners are to take the en-
tire gate receipts.
The Phoenix team is to meet the Sac
ramento Athletic Club team on Sun
day, September Sd. The latter, still
claim they can defeat anything in Sac
ramentO.
During next Sundays game the re-
suits by innings will be posted of the
Sacramento-San Francisco game at
the Bay. Ladies will be admitted free.
The record-union., 1899-08-17
Religion losing Ground.

The country is becoming agitated over
religion. Periodically some one arises and
declares that it is decaying. This results
in countless discussions until the agita-
tion runs it's course, and still religion
f1ourishes. 1t always will, for it is some
thing the world needs. One of the finest
recommendations of Hostetters Stomach
Bitters, the great American stomach
strengthener, lies in the fact that it has
lived for fifty years in spite of hundreds
of limitations, and is renowned for its
cure of constipation, dyspepsia, bilious
ness, fever and ague, malaria and sees to
it that the lifegiving elements of the food
are assimilated with the blood. There is
nothing Just as good" See that a pri-
vate revenue stamp covers the neck of the
bottle
The record-union., 1899-08-17

Harris expects a delegation of a
thousand Sacramentans down there to
witness the games on Saturday and
Sunday, and while there may not be
nearly that number go from here the
prospect is that several hundred will
make the trip.
Manager Kripp has planned an excur-
sion for the occasion, to leave Sacra-
mento at Z a. m. on Saturday and re-
turning leave San Francisco at p. m
on Sunday. Fare for the round trip
will be but So and tickets are already
on sale at 601 j street. They can also
be had at the depot on Saturday morn
ing.
The record-union., 1899-08-17
weekly Excursions to Lake Tahoe.

The special short term excursion tick
cts to Lake Tahoe and return, recently
placed on sale by the Southern Pacific
Company, are proving very popular.
They can be purchased for the train
leaving Sacramento at 10 p. m. on Fri
day of each week, and are good for
return on the trains arriving here on
the following Monday. The rate, $3.50
for the round trip, is unusually low,
and the ticket includes the stage jour-
ney between Truckee and Tahoe City
and the steamer trip around the lake,
with the privilege of stopping over at
the various resorts.
The record-union., 1899-08-17
Mrs. Younger's Funeral.

There was a very large attendance
yesterday AT the funeral of the late
Mrs Margaret Younger. wife of An
drew Younger. The funeral took place
from 70 family home at 1910 q street
The employees of Mr.. Younger's depart
ment at the railroad shops attended
the funeral in a body The floral trib-
ut. s sent by friends were very bead
fit,,l
The record-union., 1899-08-17
TOZER AND HAZEN.
They Write to Citizens Concerning
Water Supplies.

The Citizens Water Committee has
heard from General Tozer and Expert
Allan Hazen. The General will leave
New York for Sacramento on saturday,
having interviewed Eastern water eX-
perts and visited various tiitering
plants and water supplies.
General ToZer was dt lowell and
other places" said Or ~ NJ. Hender-
son last night, "and H. will bring
much data with him. re is 1irmly con-
vinced thas ne ought to 1ire some
eminent expert 10 study tie Sa"ra-
mento situ9ti0n"
Allan Iazen, the lew -ork expert,
writes as 70 IS "The ground water
supply of Americl has been very IN
adequately develoa.d, but it Las a
great future before it,
The record-union., 1899-08-17
THE EXCITEMENT NOT OVER.

The rush at the drug store still con-
tinues. and daily scores of people call for
a bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs for the cure of Coughs, Colds,
Asthma Bronchitis and Consumption
Kemp's Balsam the standard family rem
edy is sold on guarantee and never fails
to give entire satisfaction. Price, 25c and
Soc
The record-union., 1899-08-17

The Red Cross Society was invited
take part on Army and Navy day and
the Ladies' Choral Society to act With
the Tuesday Club and other musical
oroa MIA tionS.
The record-union., 1899-08-17
Cars for Sugar Beets.

Fifty new c; rs went south from the
railroad shops here yesterday for Rak-
ersfield, having been fitted up for car
rying sugar beets Indicating that the
farmers of that vicinity expect heavy
crop.
The record-union., 1899-08-17
MARRIED.

S-KURzENKNABE = In this
city. August 18th, by Rev. r. ]. John
ston, Arthur Roy Haskins to Celeste
Kurzenknabe, both OF Oakland.
LD-ENDREJAT In Oakland,
August 18th, by Rev A H. Needham,
at the residence of Mrs. M A Stemding
mother of the groom, J. f. Mcdonald of
Sacramento to Mrs. Christina NJ End
rejat of Oakland.
The record-union., 1899-08-17
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

BIDS FC r THE REMOVAL OF OLD
school building to new site and there to be
remodeled according to plans and speci-
fications on file at the office of Curtis,
Carrnic' .ael & Brand, Fourth and J
streets, will be received up to MONDAY,
August 21st, at p. m. certified check
for one hundred dollars must accompany
each bid. which will be forfeited by the
bidder should he refuse or fail to give
bonds for the completion of the work
Bidders to specify length of time it will
take to complete work.
The Board of School Trustees reserve
the right to reject any and all bids.
]. A. READ,
n. H. SHEPHERD,
JOHN MANHART,
Trustees of Highland Park School Dis
trict au15-17-19-20