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The record-union., 1899-01-19
MILTON GREEN
IN CONTEMPT.
Cited to Appear Before the Bar OF
the House.
San Francisco Charter Passes the Assembly
Senatorial Situation Unchanged.

ing the cigars he wouldn't. Patton
lost, evidently.
JOSE RAMON PICO.
The picturesque and familiar figure
of Senor Pico is again seen in the lobby
and in the corridors, which he has
haunted in years before in the hope OF
securing his claim against the State
for a battalion raised and organized at
his own expense during the civil war.
Pico's father was the first Lieutenant
Governor of the State, and a most I'D
eral and wealthy gentleman. Major
Pico has had his claim passed by three
successive Legislatures-fail to be-
come a. law through legislative monaco
tion-and he is as hopeful and CHEEKY
as ever about it, now that he has to
begin over again.
COMMITTED NOTES.
The Judiciary Committee has given
notice that it will take up for con-
sideration the bill exempting from tax
alton churches chapels and the land on
which they stand on Tuesday evening,
January Oath, at which time those in
terested in the bill may present them
selves if they desire.
The Committee on Diaries and Dairy
Products, LIE Baron Chairman, met last
evening and organized for work.
Muenter's Committee on Labor and
Capital also organized last evening.
The Committee on Public Lands and
Forestry, Kenneally Chairman, meets
for the first time to-day.
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Fourth-It is pre-digested by natural
processes and especially fits the needs
of people who have more or lesA trouble
with Intestinal digestion.
Fifth-It is unquestionably the most
scientifically made food in existence.
Combining as it does the natural phos-
phate of potash and albumen (taken
from wheat and barley, these elements
when passed into the human system
and acted upon by the life forces, are
transformed into the soft gray sub
stance which IS the filling of the brain
and nerve centers throughout the body
Sixth-Grape-N Nuts, therefore, constf-
tute true. brain building food present
ed in a most paratable and pleasing
form
Seventh-A few days use Of the new
food will show in the user a distinct
gain in, mental force and power.
Give Grape Nuts a, place at your
table and they will do you good.-Post-
UNI Ceareai Co., Linn, Battle Creek
Mich
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N0TICE OF SALE OF JEWELRY.

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT
under and pursuant to an agreement
made by the parties interested, the un-
dersigned WILL on MONDAY, January %,
1899 at II 80 O'clock a. M, at No. 506
Street, in the City of Sacramento. Cali
fornia, sell at public auction, for cash,
in gold coin of the United States. at
time of sale, lot of iewelry formerly
belonging to Manuel Dubois, deceased,
consisting of pins, earrings, brooches,
studs, diamonds and other gems, etc, etc.
Said sale will be absolute. The jewelry
may be Inspected at any time before the
sale by obtaining permission from w. A.
Anderson, Executor of the will of said
Manuel Dubois, deceased.
Dated Sacramento, California, January
II, 1899.
Linforth & Whitaker, Hiram w. John
son and Albert M. Johnson. attorneys.
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WRIGHT INVESTIGATION.
Manager Green Declines to Answer
and Gets in Trouble.

The legislative committee appointed
to investigate the charges of corruption
relating to the Senatorial campaign of
U. s. Grant especially in the matter
Of charges against Speaker Howard
Wright, was in session yesterday morn
ing and afternoon.
Before the formal opening Of the ses-
son it was known that Milton S. Green
would refuse to answer many OF the
questions. He was the only witness ex-
anined in the forenoon.
CUTTER DENOUNCES LEAKE.
Senator Cutter arose to a question Of
privilege, denouncing the testimony OF
the manager of the "CalP' for his evi-
dence regarding his (Cutter's) receipt
of any money from Mr.. Grant or his
managers. 1.-The evidence of the Cali
manager is an absolute falsehood in
SO far as it implies that ever received
cent from Grant or his managers.
demand an investiga tion," said he.
Chairman Cosper said: I'VE must
pursue some order in the testimony,
Senator, and shall send for you at the
proper time"
GREEN ON THE RACK.
Mr.. Green was placed on the stand
and asked whether he had absolute
charge of the disbursement of funds for
Grant without consulting Grant.
"Mr. Grant told me that he was will
irg to have me expend any legitimate
sums said Mr.. Green, but he said
he had no desire whatever TO purchase
seat in the Senate. I spent money
in the various districts OF the State, but
I kept no memorandum of expenses"
In what districts did you expend
nc ney?"
Attorney Bacon, on behalf of Mr..
Grant, objected to the question as ir-
relevant 1T is proper for man to
contribute money in campaign" said
Mr.. Bacon, "and the testimony already
shows that Mr. Green spent money
under instructions that no illegal ex-
penditures were to be made. Such an
INQUIRY as you have started will con-
sumo time, and it goes far beyond the
scope of your resolutions
"The opinion Of the chair" said Chair
man Cosper, 'is that we must pursue
this line and first learn where money
was expended all over the State"
You will probably find, said Attorney
Bacon, that money has been spent in
every Assembly District in the State,
end it will be. impossible to detail 1t
all
Chairman Cosper--You would not
argue that our resolutions circumscribe
cur inquiry, would you?
do not desire, said Attorney Bacon,
to control the action of the committee,
but I think you are going beyond the
scope of the resolutions.
Mellick asked why the Grant money
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fhe ewes. the hair and the carriage will tell
fhe story when woman is ailing. It is
impossible for a woman to be in good gen.
eral health when some local trouble is con-
tinually nagging at her nerves and disar-
ranging the natural functions of every organ
of the body. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription is the best of all medicines for
women who suffer from local weakness
and disease peculiar to their sex. It acts
directly on the delicate and important
organs concerned. It makes them strong,
healthy, vigorous and elastic. 1t allays in
fiammation heals liberation, soothes pain,
tones and builds up the nerves and BAN
istes the usual discomforts of the expec-
tant months. 1t makes baby's advent easy
and almost painless. 1t enables every
organ of the body to perform ITS natural
functions without unnatural interference
from a pain-tortured nervous system. IL
corrects all irregularities. a woman who
is made well in this way will recover her
natural beauty of form and feature and her
natural amiability of character and temper.
Thousands of women have testified to Its
merits An honest dealer will not urge .
substitute for little extra profit.
Mrs Rachel Clark, of Houlton, St. Croix Co.,
Wis, writes: II am In good health since
have taken DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
gave birth to 12H pound boy last Juue He
is six months old now and weighs 80 pounds"
How to preserve health and beauty are
told in Dr.. Piercc's Common Sense Medi-
cal Adviser It is free. For paper-cov-
cred copy send II one-cent stamps. to c0pey
mailing only; cloth binding, 81 stamps.
Address Dr. r. v. Pierce. Buffalo, n. Z.
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up to this time there has been rea-
son for the grocer urging the accept
ance of some other breakfast food wnen
Grape-Nuts were called for; but that
time has passed.
The jobbers now have Grape-Nnts IN
stock as do all principal grocers-
Therefore, If your grocer urges as an
excuse for his lack, that the FOOD rs
difficult to obtain, correct him.
The reasons for the popularity Of the
new food, are:
Ffrst-It has new flavor, that OF
grape sugar, delicate crisp, half sweet
that fascinates the user
Second-It is ready to serve on the In
etant. for 1t has been entirely and per-
fectly cooked at the factory, and the
question OF whether your own cook can
or cannot cook well does not enter into
consideration. No cooking whatever 1s
required.
Third-It is economical, costing about
4 cent per meal.
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Some people got nuisance to
explain .---~
portion Of orders for GRAFENu1s
He'd"
night
dav It could
bern
But the the facilities would
care for
sucn demand AoT
new food as for GRAPE-NUTS.
added
- .rou now WILL b without delay.
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AUCTIONS.
AUCTION SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

BY ORDER OF SUPERIOR COURT
we will sell at public auction on SATUR-
DAY, Jan. 2Sth, at 1880, a. M, at the
Courthouse steps. Seventh and I streets,
(sl five acre tracts of land, one mile south
east of Oak Park, belonging to the estate
of F. E. Mitchell, deceased. d. J. SIM
MONS & co. Auctfoneers. F. D. Ryan,
ATTORNEY for Estate. F. A. C. Nichols,
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Butcher Knives
Not hard
to find a

cause for the continued activity in
this kitchen store. Dependable,
money-back ck-if-you-want-it goods at
better-than-fair prices tells the
story. Take this line of butcher
knives for instance The blades
We're hammered from the best quail
ity of Nichols Bros. shear steel. The
handles are made of beech wood and
are put on to stay. Knives not
made for looks, but for durability
each one we fully guarantee. Prices
6-inch blade 40 cents, 7-inch blade
% cents.
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JOintless
! mating
} Is cts yard

mating at fifteen cents the yard
with the privilege Of choosing from
eight different patterns does not
come every month. You have paid
twenty and twenty-five cents the
yard many times for mating not a
whit better. BY the roll if you wish
SO.
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Smiths Velvet
Carpets $1.O0

Smith, but from the famed Alex.
Smith & Sons Carpet Company
the name alone, guarantee Of re-
liability The deep, close pile of
these syelvets is Of fine worsted
splendidly backed and both pat
terms and colorings are attractive
to an unusual degree. Ten differ
ent patterns are here for your choos-
ing-all with borders to match. Su-
perb floor coverings for drawing
room or library. Price one dollar
the yard, sewed and laid on your
floor.
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ION IN corner window.

Attracting at
tention, is this
mating offer.
The chance to
buy JOINTLESS
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ypEc1AI rorrom.

hardware, bicycles, carts, buggies, car
! riages, phaetons, Balm farm and header
| wagons Send for catalogue.
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NEW TO-DAY.

F1FTY-sIx wELL-KNOwN WOMEN
| of Sacramento are promoting Miss Helen
Sunderland Howe's concert next Tuesday
evening. Among artists to appear are
Rhys Thomas the accomplished tenor.
| Also artists from Oakland and San Fran
| cisco. 1t
The record-union., 1899-01-19
Scissors

Scissors Are you wanting
pair of scissors? Get
them In the Breuner kitchen store.
This one price as a hint of the
stock. Good cast steel scissors neat
ly nickel plated, with brass bolt-25
cents. Three sizes to select from
six, seven and eight inches long.
The record-union., 1899-01-19
"Barler'' oil
stoves

"Barler" oil There will be
stoves day before the
winter is over
Don't put up with the discomforts
of a poor heating stove-get Bar
ler..'' The "Barler' patents cover
the. principle of heating and circu-
lating air separate from the flame.
The oxygen in the room is not de-
stroyed. The temperature is uni
form throughout. The heat is reg
ulated just as desired. The oil tank
can not become over-heated be-
cause cold air is constantly passing
over it.
And the stoves are we'll construct
ed, too. The castings are the finest
that can be made from iron. The
niclkeling is the heaviest and most
lustrous possible to secure.
We are sole agents in Sacramento
for these stoves. Prices So, 81. 50
and $12.
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Upholstered
Rockers $3.75

cent of the price we ask and more
how dHch more We'll leave you to
judge Nklen you see them. Opinions
differ and we would rather have
you agreeably surprised than disap-
pointed You can have these rock
ers either in solid oak with antique
finish or in birch with mahogany
finish. Upholstered in silk tapestry
choice of fourteen different cover
ings. The picture above shows the
rocker nicely-you will note that
the back is quite high Price $3.75.
The record-union., 1899-01-19

Everybody. particularly the San
Francisco delegation, looked surprised
yesterday when Kenneally Of that dele
CATION voted against the charter.
though he quickly got back into camp
by changing from no to aye Ken
neatly had cigars to burn all the after
noon It was said they were Charles
L. Patton's cigars and that he had
dared Kenneally to vote "no''-wager-
The record-union., 1899-01-19

There will be
many a chilly
day before the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
CHAPTER VIII.

There was little outward change in
Doctor Stelling's house to tell of the
tremendous social revolution which
had so altered the destinies of the
jewellers therein
Valdane Martineau. walking up to it
on the last day of August. noted that
a hanson cab was waiting at the door,
and presently two servants appeared,
carrying down the steps a gentleman S
portmanteau, gun, tennis racket, ct
cetera. Evidently departure of some
sort was at hand.
He addressed one of the servants.
Us Miss Lilbourne at home? Can !
see herr"
Yes, sir; walk in, sir, please"
Mr.. Martineau walked in according
ly; the girl threw open the surgery
door. evidently under the impression
that that room was vacant, and the
visitor walked straight in, then stopped
short with sudden exclamation.
A pretty tableau was arranged ii the
window Marguerite was in the arms
of a tall handsome young man in trav-
cling dress. She was crying bitterly,
and at the moment of Valdane's mop
perfume entrance Bernard was in the
act of kissing away her tears.
An insane feeling Of Indignation
filled the heart of the intruder, and he
with difficulty restrained himself from
crying out: "Confound you, sir, let
go of my wife,"
He checked himself just in time,
managed to get out an II beg your
pardon and beat a hasty retreat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
Houses in the PHILIPPINES.

The typical Philippine house is a
very simple affair, and in some re-
spects very comfortable one. The
floor, says the Washington Star. is
raised five or ten feet in the air, and
the house must be entered by means
OF a ladder. There is not a nail or
peg in the whole building. The frame
is of bamboo tied together with rattan,
the sides and roof being of nipa-palm.
II nlpa is very scarce, however, bam-
DOC can be used to serve for the sides
also. The air in Philippine house
never gets close, for the ventilation is
perfect. The floor is made of bamboo
strips with the convex sides I'D. and
they are tied together in such way
that wide cracks are left between them.
The windows are provided with swing
ing shades which can be propped open
during the day. Another advantage
of the Philippine dwelling is the safety
afforded by the lightness of the mate
rial. If the house is shaken down by
an earthquake. or blown down by a
typhoon, no one gets hurt. In some
respects such houses are too primitive,
however. Often the dwelling boasts
of but one room for cooking, eating
and sleeping. The cooking is done over
an open fire built on heap of earth in
one corner, and the house becomes al
most uninhabitable by means Of the
smoke. In better dwellings a place is
partitioned off for the cooking. while
the body Of the house is divided into
two or more rooms.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

daylight ON the subject at last! So my
father left me money, and it was to go
to my uncle If | married against his
will. oh, | have been nobly treated.
have not, Mr. Martineau?"
You have been terrible wronged, I"
he said in low voice.
She knitted her brows: evidently she
was trying to understand.
1T seems-it seems l have it,
she cried at last. This man-this
creature who married me'-Valdane
winced-"was nothing but a tool-a
thing bribed by my uncle to do his
work, paid by Daniel Brandon to go
through the farce of marriage with me.
in order to get at my money!"
You have quick intelligence, Miss
Lilbourne. think it very likely you
are right.
She looked straight into his face
with her large searching eyes.
Il have also come to the same con-
clusion," he replied in a low voice.
She read to the end, and pushed
away the will with a deep sigh.
If had my rights, should be a
rich woman" she said.
You would. May | say how earn
estly ] trust you may obtain your
rights?"
She looked up at nina strange,
puzzled look.
Ito be continued)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
A Curious Accident.
Never, lES:JJHyEYyw

Philadelphia Record: A peculiar ac-
cident occurred the other day to
number of engineers who were repair
ing the Reading railroad bridge that
crosses the Old York road at Ogontz.
The men engaged were w. b. Reigner,
w. D. Beatty and P. d. S. Baker.
While making measurements with
steel tape line, Baker had hold OF one
end and Beatty the other. Suddenly
Reigner saw the two men wildly begin
the most enthusiastic antics, which
made them look as if they were engag-
ed in a war dance. He thought the
men were skylarking and he called to
chem to go on with their work. They
kept on dancing despite the admonition
and suddenly Reigner discovered that
grave trouble was afoot. The steel
tape line had crossed a live trolley wire
and the men were slowly being shocked
to death. Reigner, without hesitating,
reached for the tape and lifted it from
the wire, but in doing so sustained
severe burn on his hand. The two
who were holding the tape were badly
burned as well as severely shocked.
To the lightness of the tape and the
fact that it was burned through in sew
eral places is attributed the escape OF
the men from frightful death.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14

Not month passes but some spy is
taken, French or German, OH the
Franco-German frontier. The case of
the latest unfortunate man is typical.
Alfred Pinchon, 26 years old, left the
French army with the grade of adju-
tant. Well to do, he had no need to
go spying. Love Of adventure and a
patriotic ardor led him to it. His
father being in the leather business,
Pinchon made his special knowledge
OF the trade his travelling excuse. Max
Ing Nancy where his father set him
up branch establishment-hi
center, the young adventurer made
frequent business trips" into Al
sace-Lorraine and Germany. In
deed, he was even on the point
or concluding a contract with the
German army when his mistress, a girl
OF German sympathies, betrayed him.
II is true nowadays that spies are not
shot in time of peace, and Pinchon is
not likely to get more than five years
Imprisonment. But even this is dear
price to pay for patriotic effort. The
French president has just pardoned
General Garletta, condemned for the
same offense. Such clemency, however.
IS exceptional. patriotic or
merely mercenary-take their own
risks.
The ordinary spy work on this most
jealous of all frontiers is peculiarly
systematic. A month or two in adj
vance the French Etat Major commu-
nlcates programme to the spy. with
maps prepared by the German gov
eminent which have arrived in France
through traitorous channels. If work
mas already been done in the region full
details of it are communicated to the
spy. During this preparatory time his
work must be to study up the region
from these documents in such a wav
that he will know them all by heart. A
spy must not be caught with maps or
papers on him.
When he is perfect. officers of the fa-
nous Second Bureau put him through
rigorous examination. Several adj
dresses, both in France and Germany
to which he must send his correspond-
ence, are given to him, and he is rec
commended to change them to avoid
suspicion. German gold and notes are
given to him. Then they say. God
save you, for we cannot And SO he
departs, well knowing that if caught
his government will do nothing for
him. Indeed, it will deny him. 1t will
say, 1--WE do not know this man. He
must be a mercenary volunteer adj
venturer, hunting information to sell
to us. Treat him as he deserves"
On the other hand. they leave the
spy free to choose his own means to
execute the work assigned to him. He
takes orders from no one He makes
no account of his expenses. He must
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
French Imitation Furs.

London is repnted the fur market of
the world, but France imports less
and exports more prepared skins ana
objects in skin, leather and fur than
England. The French owe their pros
perity in this industry to the art with
which they are able to make imita-
tons of expensive furs. Thanks to the
perfection of their processes. the
French turn out every year 10000. 900
rabbit skins, 100000 hare skins and
a proportionate amount of cat-skins.
according to finish, into Canadian
marten, Prussian marten. Swedish
marten, Russian sable, North sea OF
ter, etc. The cry of "Marchand pesux
de lapin" is legendary, says the Con
temporary Review, upon the streets of
Paris. This merchant buys of the cook
for few sous the skins, which he sells
by hundreds to other merchants. who
sell them by thousands to others who
buy them by hundreds of thousands
It is said that two-thrds of the fur
used in the world is rabbit. II NAV
be hazarded, then. that the greater
number of fur jackets and muffs have
their starting point in French kitchens
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-14
SHE SAT- ON THE TICKETS.
Conductor Unable to Give Stout
Woman Transfer.


Woman Transfer.
Madam, will you please stand up
just a second?" said the perspiring
conductor of one Of the closed cars on
Fourth avenue, according to the New
York Times.
Certainly not" said the passenger
addressed, who happened to be quite
stout. She was attired in a tight-ft-
ting black satin gown, with close-fit-
ting collar, and looked uncomfortable
All right, ma am. Excuse me-" said
the conductor as he moved back to his
place on the platform.
is it expected that passengers shall
be subjected to indignities to suit the
whims or convenience of the employees
OF this company?" asked the stout pas
senger, tanning herself vigorously with
Japanese fan, which bore a store
trademark.
mo, ma'am," answered the conduc-
tor meekly.
Il want transfer for Twenty ninth
street" remarked the stout passenger
in a dignified tome
Eyes, ma'am," murmured the con-
ductor mechanically.
The car had passed Twenty fourth
street and was gliding swiftly along up
town. Nobody seemed disposed to get
off or on, and Twenty-ffth and Tween
ty-sixth streets were passed success
lively.
Conductor | want a Twenty-ninth
street transfer" commanded the occu-
pant of the black attn gown some
what nervously.
Yes, ma'am, answered the conduc
tor, listlessly.
We'll, why don't you give it to me?'
i can't, madam, because | haven't
got any transfer tickets"
The car sped on and the other mas
sengers began to manifest interest
Twenty-eighth street was reached and
the stout woman, flushed with anger
shook her fan threateningly at the
anu III Won
don't give me transfer ticket at once
| will report YOU"
Yes, ma'am," said the conductor.
lmpassively, but he made no motion
At Twenty street the stout
passenger arose and prepared to leave
the car She had several things to saw
to the conductor, and while she was
saying them in language forcible and
harsh he hastily lifted the portion of
the seat on which she had been sitting
and, taking from box underneath
bundle of transfer tickets rendered one
to her.
You were sitting on EN-, ma'am.
he said by way of explanation.
The ticket and the explanation were
accepted by the departing stout pas
senger with. glance of whitening
scorn.