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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1891-12-30
JAPANESE DIET.
The Lower House dissolved and New
Elections Ordered

The Lower House dissolved and New
Elections Ordered.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %. = Telegrams
have been received in this city announc-
ing that on the 18th inst. the House of
Representatives of the japanese Diet was
dissolved by imperial order, under the
Constitution. The House of Peers was
prorogued, and new election for mem
bers OF the lower House will be held
within five months. The Government
bases its action upon desire to test pub
lie opinion concerning the policy of the
popular party in the House of Repre-
senta,ives, which, since the meeting last
month, indiscriminately opposed all
Government measures.
Three distinct specifications are made
in regard TO the course the opposition
pursued: First, it insisted upon a whole
sale reduction in the national expend-
iture, which, If adopted, would be fatal
to administrative efficiency; second, it
succeeded IN pOStponing debate upon
urgent Government bills, especially
measures for the relief of sufferers by the
recent earthquakes and floods, and for
repair of river establishments wholly or
partially destroyed by the EARTHQUAKES,
which in their present condition threaten
irreparable disaster to large districts; and
third, it rejected without debate Govern
ment bills for national defense. for rail
way extension and for tightening local
taxation. These acts, the Government
states, betray disregard for the national
welfare and spirit antagoniStic to the
proper discharge of the duties devolving
upon the Diet, and dissolution of the
House followed
The Government, on its own response
biEty, Immediately issued an ordinance
for the relief of sufferers by earthquakes
and floods, and for the repair of river
EN- bankments, appropriating over 81
OO0,OOO,, IN addition to 100000 already
granted
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COAST CHRONICLES.
Proceedings of the State Teachers
Institute at Riverside.
THE FARMERS PLEASED AT THE
GENEROUS RAINFALL
a Chico Candy-Maler Gives a Bill of
Sale TO Two Different Parties, and
then Skips Ont, Leaving His Cred
itors to Battle for the Spofls-Jose
Dc La Rosa Dies at Ventura at tho
Age of 1913 Years.
Special 10 the REooRp-US1os.

RIVERSIDE, Dec. 23.-Atlito-day's SEES
sion Of the State Teachers Institute the
following officers We're elected: President
II. j. Baldwin Of National City; First
Fice-Presidcnt, p. NJ. Fisher of San
Francisco; Second Vice President, f. NJ.
MolineauN of Pomona; Third Fice-Pres-
ident, Melville DoZier of Los Angeles;
Fourth Vice-President, Professor y.
Moses of the Sta.e University; Secretary,
J. P. Greeley of Santa Ana; Treasurer, c.
a. Merrill of San Francisco.
In the morning one department of the
convention, under Professor Baldwin, de-
voted itself to the discussion of written
examinations and promotions. The de-
bate was a short one between advocates
OF the present system and those who
would modify i. the weight of argument
appearing to be with the latter Another
division. under superintendent Lucky
gave two hours to the methods of teach
ing science.
The afternoon session was one of great
interest, Professor Kellogg of the State
University and Professor Barnes of the
Stanford University being the prominent
lecturers.
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GRAVES MURDER TRIAL.
Closing Argument of Counsel for I
Prosecution.

Closing Argument of Counsel for the
Prosecution.
DENVER, Dec. 29.-In the Graves trial
to-day, Immediately before Judge Ris-
ing's charge to the jury, Mr.. Pence began
his closing argument for the prosecution.
In the course of his remarks he said:
You are determining an important
question of life and death. The law asks
you to take what the law cannot give
again. The law requires you to be salts
he'd without reasonable doubt before you
find him guilty. If DIR. Graves did not
prepare the fatal draught that sent his
benefactor to death, and You do not be-
lieve he did from the evidence, then let
him go. 1t is not because counsel can
create fact or because the attorneys have
any right to insist upon any unfair con-
cluSlon; 1t is because a solemn duty rests
on us as well as you; it is because the law
requires US to seek the truth, and tits be-
cause of this that counsel may be able to
refresh your recollection so as to guide
you toward the truth. With that notion
of the duty of counsel. come before you.
rs there any doubt that Josephine
Barnaby died the victim of poison?
think not. i have no fear in saying, as
all the testimony showed that Mrs. Bar
naby did so die. Was it at the hand of
DR.. Graves, who mad no allies to assist
him, but unaided or aided, was he the
man? That theory you are to solve
There is no excuse for any Juror in the
world to hesitate a moment in bringing
in verdict that he poisoned this woman.
His relations with her began one year
before her husbands death. She was his
patient. 1t is evident to you, as it is to
me and to her children, that husband
who has spent long life with his wife
better understands her needs and the
proper limitations to be placed on her
after his death than the tramp interloper
who comes in after his death. Every
body knows Mr.. Barnaby better knew
what was good for her when he made his
will than did those interlopers. But
little did he dream when he dictated his
will that in the city of Providence there
was an adventurer of a lawyer and a
tramp of a doctor who would rob the
woman while he was in his grave.n
Pence spoke for five hours.
at the evening session Colonel Ballou
opened the argument for the defense, and
spoke until late hour, when court adj
journed until tomorrow.
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HIS CREDITORS MOURN.
A Chico Candy-Malzer Sells His Stor
to Two Parties and Clears Ont.

Chico Candy-Maler Sells His Store
to Two Parties and Clears Out.
CHICO, Dec. 29.-About twelve months
ago f. w. Willette located here and
started a candy factory. He was not
very successful, and borrowed several
sums of money from barber named
Barnes, the latter accepting & clear bill of
sale of the store and contents as a guaran-
tee of pay. Between Saturday and Mon
day Willette skipped. Barnes, learning
this, took an attorney yesterday and
went to the store, where he found bow
in charge. The latter was shown a bill of
sale and asked to vacate, but refused,
stating that he also had bill of sale. On
examination it was found that some Of
the stock and large soda fountain were
missing. Being threatened with arrest
for larceny, the boy produced the soda
fountain. 1t is thought some one is at
the back of the boy. Willette left nu-
merous creditors. The goods are now
being removed from the store by the
Constable and the case will come before
the court
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BORDER TROUBLES.

Much More Importance Being At
tached to Garza's Raid.
ST.. LOUIS, Dec. pa Republics San
Antonio special says: Much more i'm
portance is now attached to Garza's raid.
Captain Bourke is authority for the state
ment that every Mexican on the Amer
lean side is a supporter of Cara, and the
masses of Northern Mexico are
similarly inclined. The fact that
Cara continues to recruit fol-
lowers from the American side in
creases the responsibility OF the American
government in permitting violations of
the neutrality laws, and the American
officials concerned are much worried.
All available American troops, it is said.
are out now, and General Stanley had in
structions that, If necessary, to use all
the men in his department.
Authentic information has been re-
celVed that CARA and his men are being
protected by Mexican ranchers in Texas,
but the bands are so badly scattered, and
the troops so watchful, that it will be inn
possible for him to throw any large body
into Mexico at one point, as has been his
intention.
Captain Hardie and troop reported from
Alice this morning that they had been
scouting up and down the river,
discovered. At Rio Grande CITY
warrants have been issued against
Garza's men for the killing of Corporal
Edstrom, and several suspicious charac-
ters have been arrested, As matters look
now exciting developments may be ex-
pected in short time, as the United
States troops are likely to come into con-
tact with the reyolutionists soon.
MEXICAN TROOPS REVOLT.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. GA Picaaune's
Brownsville (Tex.) special says: Rumors
from the Mexican side of the Rio Grande
are to the effect that 1000 Mexican Gov
eminent troops stationed at Mier, have
revolted, killed the commanding officers,
and are off to join Garza's band.
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WORLDS FAIR,

Liquor TO be Sold at Restaurants on
the Ground.
CHICAGO, Dec. ga local paper says
liquor is to be sold at the Worlds Fair.
1t was not known definitely until yester-
day that the directors had agreed on
liquor programme. President Baker
said: ut was definitely decided months
ago that liquor should be sold at the ex-
position. 1t will only be on sale in the
restaurants" 1t is stated by Director
Butler, Acting Chairman of the WAYS
and Means Committee, that no final action
was taken by his committee, but it is I'M
derstood by all members of the COM
mittee that liquor is to be sold on the
grounds. The National Commission has
yet to be consulted in the matter
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"A British Captain Reports Seeing
Passenger Steamer in Distress.

"A British Captain Reports Seeing e
Passenger Steamer in Distress.
NORFOLK tVa.), Dec. 90 Captain Hop
kins of the British steamer Ocean Queen,
which arrived here after the storm in
which she lost four men, reported that
he saw large ocean steamer, which
from all appearances was passenger,
bound from Liverpool to New York, fly
ing signals of distress. Owing to the
dense fog he was unable TO go to her as
sistance. When the fog lifted nothing
could be seen of the steamer, and the
British Captain is positive she was
wrecked.
NORFOLK VA, Dec. 29.-Nothing is
known in shipping circles here of the
wrecked steamer said to have been re-
ported by Captain Hopkins of the Ocean
Queen. There is no such vessel here
named the Ocean Queen.
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TUG-OF-WAR.
The Craze Catches on at San Ber-
nardinO.

The Craze Catches on at San Ber-
nardinO.
SAN BERNARD1No, Dec. 29.-The tug
of-war tournament commenced in this
city last night at the pavilion. Six teams
were entered. The first teams to pull
were the Riverside and the Highland
teams. This was won by the Highlands
in three and one-quarter minutes. The
second was between the San Bernardino
and Redland teams, which was won by
the Redlands in one hour and fourteen
minutes. The third and last teams to pull
were the Mound City and Santa Fe
teams, which was won by the Mound
City team in two hours and twenty-one
minutes. This latter was a grand contest
and great test of endurance, as the knot
never went more than two inches over
the center either way for over two hours.
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Henry Harris, representing San Fran
cisco; NJ. h. Finn, representing San Jose;
w. +. Rockwell of the Tacoma club, Mr..
Hardie, President of tae Seattle club, and
representative of Portland.
Harris has preparei a schedule of
games, which provides for the opening
and closing games in this State. The
teams would be away from home nearly
five weeks on each trip, playing one week
and a half in each city.
1t has not yet been decided what Cali
fornia cities viii be represented in the
league, but San Francisco and San Jose
will certainly be in it. The choice for the
remaining city lies between Los Angeles
and Sacramento.
and Seattle will have teams. Spokane
viii be dropped, but Manager Barnes of
that club will probably have charge of
one of the California teams.
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Special to the REconD-Ux1ox.

Special TO the RECoRD-UNIoN
ST.. PETERSBURG, Dec. pa dispatch
from Baku, on the west coast of the Cas-
plan Sea, states that a riot occurred there
which had its origin in the attempt of a
mob to lynch thief. caught in the act of
robbing a bazaar. The mob would un-
doubtedly have carried its intentions into
effect had not the police charged them,
and finally rescued him. The crowd then
turned their attention to sacking the
shops of the city. The police were abso-
lutely powerless, but the soldiers made
short work of the rioters, charging upon
them. needless of the consequences. A
large number of the crowd were injured,
some quite seriously. Order was restored
in q short time.
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THE STORM.
Farmers Greatly Pleased Over tho
Generous Downpour.

Farmers Greatly Pleased Over the
Generous Downpour.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.-Rain has
been falling steadily here for twenty-four
hours. and the fall seems 10 be general in
the northern and central portions Of the
State. The farmers are all greatly
pleased, as the ground will be thoroughly
soaked and put in condition for blowing.
Rain is reported at Dinuba. Tracy, Paso
Robes, Yuba City, Newman, Salinas,
Hollister, Marcuse, Martinez, Sonoma
and Gilroy.
CORNING, Dec. 29.-This is the second
storm this week with rain. Last night
the wind was very high. Seventy-hun-
dredths of an inch OF rain fell Sunday
night. The fall for the season is 3.39.
CHICO, Dec. 29.-It commenced raining
at O'Clock last evening and rained stead
lily all night. Up to O'Clock this morn
ing .92 of an inch had fallen. A strong
south wind is blowing.
ORovILLE, Dec. 29.-There was heavy
rain here last night Ito inches having
fallen in twelve hours, making for the
season 6.19 inches.
NEVADA CITY, Dec. 29.-The snow is
seven feet deep at Meadow Lake, six feet
at Lake Fordyce, three and one-half feet
dt IhOuHIdlN house ana TWO inches In
this city.
STOCKTON, Dec 29-Rain commenced
falling here at o'clock last night and
continued until late tonight, with no
prospect of stopping. The rainfall last
night measured half an inch. To-day the
fall has been more than an inch, making
l.56 inches up to $50 O'Clock tonight.
TRUCKEE, Dec. 29.-Two feet of fresh
snow fell last night and to-day, and it is
showing steadily tonight. Large forces
OF men are striving to deep the various
ice ponds clear of snow, but enough
workmen cannot be obtained. The finest
crop of ice ever known on the Truckee
River is ready for harvesting, and all
the companies have commenced storing.
Tens OF thousands of dollars will be ex-
pended, II necessary, to save the ice crop.
hundred span of horses are drawing
scrapers over the ice constantly, and a
regiment of men with shovelS are busy.
Rotary snow-plows and all push blows
are engaged in keeping the railroad track
clear. All is working successfully, and
all trains are on time.
HoLLIsTER, Dec. CIT hastbeen rain
ing lightly but steadily since IL o'clock
last night, with every prospect of con-
tinuance.
FRESNO, Dec. 29.-Up to P. NJ. ninety
six hundredths of an inch of rain had
fallen to-day, making 3.19 inches for
the season. Since that hour probably
half an inch has fallen, and at midnight
the rain still continues. Farmers and
business men are jubilant.
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Lottery Tickets Seized.

OTTAWA (Ont.), Dec 29.-The Govern
ment made an important seizure of Lou
isiana and Mexican lottery tickets at
Montreal for having been struggled into
Canada, such articles being dutiable. The
man from whom they were seized is
named L. f. May. He pleaded that he
was simply a sub-agent for a Montreal
tobacconist, who was general agent for
the whole city. A long list of persons in
Montreal, chiefly tobacco and cigar deal
ers, who acted as sub-agents, has been
secured and interesting developments
are expected
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INDIAN CONFERENCE.
Canadian and British Columbian Tri
to Hold a Meeting.

Canadian and British Columbian Tribes
to Hold a Meeting.
MONTREAL, Dec. 29.-During the first
week in June next an extraordinary
gathering of Canadian Indians will take
place at Kamloops, in British Columbia.
There will he present about 1000 Chris
tan Indians from various parts of Brit
ish Columbia, and probably number of
pagan Indians. Rev. Father Lacombe
has organized this unique gathering, and
during the week the Passion Play" will
be presented by Christian Indians. This
performance is not, of course, the prime
reason for the gathering. There is under
stood To be desire to meet one another.
compare notes and consider educational
matters and progress in the arts of civili-
Zation
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GIndstone,s Rirthanu-

LONDON, Dec. 29.-Gladstone is 50 years
old to-day. Gladstone at present is at
Biarritz, French watering place on the
Bay of Biscay, where he is seeking to re-
cruit his strength in order to perform the
Parliamentary duties before him.
BIARRITz, Dec. 29.-The municipal au-
thorities waited upon Gladstone to-day
and congratulated him upon the occasion
of the anniversary of his birthday.
Fifteen members of the British Club also
called, presenting him with q floral crown.
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Differences to he Adjusted.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 29.-Grand Chief
Ramsey, of the Order OF Railroad Tele-
graphers. accompanied by select COM
mittee of seven, had another conference
to-day with General Manager Towne of
the Southern Pacific Railroad Company.
ms committee was chosen from thirty
SIX delegates who are now here repre-
senting the various branches of the serv-
ice on the entire system. 4 final confer
ence will be had tomorrow, at which
time the differences now existing in rela-
ton to the reinstatey ent OF operators
will be adjusted
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Special to the REcoRD-UN1ox.

toIVCItlI 10 Jh6 RECORD-UNION.
MEMPHIS (Tenn.), Dec. 29.-An Appeal
special from Gadsden. Ala, says: Meager
details have been received of bloody
encounter near here last evening between
United States Commissioner Charlson
and twelve deputies and gang of moon
sinners. The officers located still in a
Sand Mountain gorge, and awaited dusk
for an attack. As they approached the
moonshiners opened fire with Winches-
ters from behind barricade. The Off
GERS returned the fire, but were unable to
hight against the heavy odds, and were
forced to retreat. 1t is learned to-day
that Moonshiners Kirk and Sprouse were
Killed, and United States Marshal jack
son mortallY wounded.
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BLOODY ENCOUNTER.
Fight Between Moonshiners and
United States Officers.
TWO lien KILLED AND ONE NOR
TALLY WOUNDED.

BY Mistake in Train Orders a Dis
astrous Collision Occurred Between
Two Freight Trains on the Hanni-
bal and st. Joseph Road, Near Chill
icothe, Missouri, Resulting in Four
Men Being Killed, Two Fatally In
iured and a Number of Cattle
Roasted to Death.
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Peace and Friendship Toward All

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. Glowing to
the report that the entente arrived at be-
tween Turkey, France and Russia was
an offset to the Triple Alliance, semi
official Turkish note has been issued de-
claring that the Porte will, as heretofore
pursue policy Of peace and friendship
toward all powers, and endeavor to fulfill
international obligations, making no ex-
ceptlon in behalf OF any power
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nellites, and that the prospects of that sec
ton of the Irish party are now bright.
Inral to Great Rritnin

NANGPUR undial, Dec. 29.-The Indian
National Congress opened here to-day,
800 delegates being present. Expressions
Britain We're made at the opening. The
Marquis of Landsdowne, Viceroy of In
dla, has been making a tour of the coun-
try, and has been everywhere received
with the warmest expression of loyalty
and devotion to British interests.
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Man and wife Asnbvxfated.

FARGO On. d., Dec. 29.-Word has
been received that Mr.. and Mrs. John
Brummells of Wild Rice were found dead
in bed this morning, having been
asphyxiated by escaping coal gas from a
stove. They leave nine young children,
some of whom are also sick from the
effects of the escaping gas,
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Fatal SnowsIida

DENVER, Dec. ga Times special
from Leadville, Col, says: A snowslide
occurred at Alicante, mining. camp ten
miles from here, last night John a.
Samms was instantly killed, and num-
Der of other men were severely injured.
Several cabins were demolished.
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Rednond,s Victory.

DUBLIN, Dec. 29.-Redmond presided
at meeting of the National League here
to-day. The members present congratu-
lated themselves and Redmond upon his
election. He declares the victory in
OF the trust formerly placed in the Par
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BASEBALL TALK.

The Question of a Coast League to be
Discussed on Thursday.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. %. The first
formal conference between representa-
tives of the California and Pacific North
west baseball Leagues for the discussion
Of the question of consolidation will be
held in this city on Thursday morning.
AT this conference there will be present
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Tin-PIate Factorv.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-The n. e
G.. Taylor Company, which has been OPP
Grating a small tin-plate factory here,
to-day completed arrangements for the
erection in this city, which, when COM
pleted, will be the largest establishment
of the kind in the United States.
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Hawkins Held to Answer.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.--This morn
ing Judge Joachimson rendered his opin-
ion in the case of Michael Hawkins. He
said he was convinced the prisoner had
attempted to extort money from Mrs.
Donahue, and therefore held him to
answer before the Superior Court. Bail
was fixed at $4,000, and Hawkins, not
being able to secure bondsmen, was
transferred from the City Prison to the
County Jail
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Two Negroes Killed.

BUNKIE Ua.), Dec. 29.-Yesterday
Constable and deputy, in trying to arrest
a negro, were fired upon and both
wounded. The Sheriff to-day, with
posse, attempted to arrest the negroes
who did the shooting. They had taken
refuge in a cabin where there were q
number of other negroes. AS the officers
approached the negroes fired, one white
man being wounded. The posse then
fired, killing two negroes, the others dis
persing, most of them sturendering to
the sheriff. Further trouble is appre-
hended
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Steamer Ashore.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. "a dispatch to
to the Merchants Exchange states that
the steamer Whitesboro is ashore at Little
River, Mendocino County. All hands
were saved. The steamer is coaster en-
gagged in transporting railroad ties, and
was on the way to this city when she went
ashore. The extent of the damage is not
yet known
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A Chinaman Fined.

OTTAWA (Ont.), Dec. 29.-The Minister
of Customs has inflicted fine of $50
upon Chinaman at Victoria, 3. c., for
endeayoring to defraud the department
by impersonating another individual
with the view of obtaining a permit to
return to Canada.