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The record-union., 1891-02-13
Death of James R. Morris

James Richardson Morris, compost
tor well-known in Sacramento, and, in
fact, throughout the coast, died suddenly
last evening at 22S J street, of hemorrhage
of thelungs. The deceased was a native of
Ireland, and AS years of age, and was un-
married. He has relatives residing in
Denver, Colorado. He was also veteran
of the late war
The record-union., 1891-02-13
ReSnect for the Dead-

The employees in the railroad office at
the depot in this city sent handsome
floral offering to San Francisco yesterday
to be placed on the grave of the late r. j.
Urquhart. Superintendent Wright also
sent an elegant piece. III. B. Brecken-
field, Chief Clerk in the Office, went down
to attend the funeral
The record-union., 1891-02-13
MARRIED.

GEk-MURDOCk-In this city, February l2.
BY Rev. G. III. Beechgood, Arthur Gee OF
fnoa City to Helen A. Murdock of Marys-
M1sLEY-MASON-In this city, February 12.
by Rev. c. III. Beechgood, T. B. Misley OF
Loomfs to Clara b. Mason of Rocklin
The record-union., 1891-02-13
Weather Forecast.

Forecast till 8 p. NJ. Friday: For Ne
vada and Northern California-Light rain.
turning to snow in the mountains, except fair
weather In the southeast portion; winds gen.
orally southerly; nearly stationary tempera-
ture.
The record-union., 1891-02-13
South Sacramento.

The auction sale yesterday was success 1t
viii be continued Saturday evening, February
14th, at same place, 519 ] street, at 1880
o'clock.
The record-union., 1891-02-13
DIED.

this cit y, February H. Mary
Laura, wife of John L. Hamill and daughter
OF Eunice Hardy and the late James E.
Hardy. o native of Mokelumne Hill, Gala
yeras County, aged 2S years.
Sc Funeral will take place in Sun Fran
cisco Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, from
residence of her brother, VIM. j. Hardy.
229 Fair Oaks street.
The record-union., 1891-02-13

AUCTION sale of South Sacramento lots yos
q success. To accommodate many who could
not come sale continued until Saturday even
ing at 7:30. 5I9 street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
The Venezuelan Treaty.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 31.-It is
stated on good authority that the report
ed rejection by the Government of Vene-
zuela of the reciprocity treaty with the
United States was a mistake. The treaty
has not been rejected, but the Govern
ment of Venezuela sends it back, asking
that certain notifications be made, for
the reason that the concessions contem-
plated will decrease the national revenues
at least 33 per cent, which is more than
the government can afford. They are
willing to concede about one-half the re-
duction asked for and the negotiations
will be renewed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
JUDGE scoFIELo DEAD.
As Member of Congress He Took Par
i'm Reconstruction Measures.

As n Member of Congress He Took Par
in Reconstruction Measures.
WARREN, Pa, Aug. 31.-Judge Glenni
w. Scofield, who recently retired from
the United States Court of Claims, died
at his home here yesterday of heart dis
ease. He had been in impaired health
for several years. On Thursday a par
alytic stroke affected his speech and right
side. The funeral will take place on
Tuesday.
Judge Scofeld was born in Chautauqua
County, N. Y, March II, 1917. After
graduation at Hamilton College in 1910,
he removed to Pennsylvania, studied law
and was admitted to the Bar in 1943. He
was a member of the Pennsylvania
Assembly in 185O-1951, and of the State
Senate in 1857-1S59, and in 1851 was ap-
pointed Presiding Judge of the Eighteenth
Judicial District. He was then elected to
Congress as a Republican and served
from 1868 to 1875. He took an active
part in the reconstruction measures and
was chairman of the Committee on
Naval Affairs. On March %, 1878, he
was appointed Register of the Treasury
and served until 1881, when he was APP
pointed an Associate Justice of the United
States Court of Claims.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
THE GREW FRIGHTENED.
An Awful Wave Strikes the Etruria OF
the Way to New York.

An Awful Wave Strikes the Etruria on
the Way to New York.
New YORK, Aug. 31.-Captain Hams
of the steamship Etruria, reports meeting
with an extraordinary wave off the South
ern Banks. AT $50 a. m. on Tuesday a
dense fog came up and the engineer was
signalled to slow up. Soon after enter
ing the edge of the fog there came u ter
rible thud of a huge wave, striking the
vessel on the forward part and straining
every fiber in her.
The crew became terror stricken and it
took fully an hour to quiet them. For
tunately all the passengers were asleep in
their berths and panic was thus averted.
The force of the waves dashed boat
swain violently against the cathead and
crushed his skull, causing death soon
afterward.
Three other members of the crew were
dangerously hurt.
When the wave struck the vessel the
sea was calm and the temperature mild.
Captain Hams says in all his experience,
extending over forty years, he never be-
fore encountered anything like it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
THE STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
American Association Record,
National League Record.


New YORK, Aug. 31.-A settlement OF
the affairs of John F. Plummer has just
been effected. His creditors and those OF
his brothers, Albert F. Plummer, have
fully discharged them from all claims.
retaining, however, all their rights and
claims against William S. Darling, of the
firm. The settlement was due in part tc
the belief held by the creditors that Mr..
Darling had disposed of the greater part
of the assets of the firm, and also in con-
sequence of a concession of certain claims
against the assigned estate by relatives of
the Messrs. Plummer, including the
dover right of Mrs. John F. Plummer
A number of the creditors preferred a
cash dividend, and were paid 20 per cent.
on the dollar. Some of the largest cred.
ltors have taken title to J. f. Plum uer' S
real estate as their share.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
SALvAToNIsTs TAINTED.
= 1-riors Beaten by a Liverpool Mob and
Their Barracks Wrecked.

1-r1ors Beaten by Liverpool Mob and
Their Barracks Wrecked.
LONDON. Aug. 31.-A riot occurred dur
ing the day at Eastbourne, where crowd
assalled the Salvation Army contingent
there. Despite threats of violence, the
Salvationists had determined to parade
as usual, and came to the meeting place
from different directions, the members Of
the band bringing their instruments con-
cealed in a sack.
Theyhwere waylaid by the roughs, how
ever, and all the instruments were seized
and smashed. They then gathered with
out music and started for headquarters,
but were again attacked. BY this time
the police appeared and attempted to
protect the paraders, but before the bar
racks were reached the crowd had grown
too large. A free fight ensued. Hun
dreds of heads were broken, and some of
the injuries by clubs and stones were
serious.
The police rallied and drove the mob
back, and escorted the Salvationists
nearly to the barracks, when the attack
was renewed, with the mob largely re-
enforced. The Army standards were cap
tured and broken, and the uniforms of
mauy OF the men were torn to pieces.
Many of the lasses tainted and had to be
taken away on stretchers. Scores of per-
sons were injured. The crowd finally
broke into the barracks and wrecked
everything. Later in the day the police
drove the roughs out of the barracks and
restored order.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
CARLISLE EXPLAINS.
The Senator from Kentucky Tells About
tho Investigating COMMITTEES.

The Senator from Kentucky Tells About
tho Investigating COMMITTEES.
Boston, Aug. 31.-Senators Carlisle
and Aldrich have been hearing testimony
at the Hotel Vendome from leading man
ufacturers regarding the cost of produc-
ing the various commodities with which
they are identified.
Senator Carlisle said to a reporter:
There appears to be belief that we are
attempting to gather material simply to
show what effect the Mckinley bill has had
to values and wages since it went into OPP
GRAFTON. Now this is entirely erroneous.
Our work comprehends the whole range
of tariff legislation both in this and
foreign countries, and we go as far back
in our researches as practicable, gather
ing all the facts that manufacture, trans
portatlon, wages, etc, comprehend and
applying them to the final determination
in way that still shows to us what in
huence they have had in increasing the
value of necessary commodities. We have
had before us many eminent economists
and have obtained an enormous amount
of statistical matter that will have its
proper place in our final report
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
Picked Up at Sea.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-The Treasury
Department is in receipt of letter from
Captain Coulson of the Rush, stating
that on July 18th he picked up boat of
the whaling bark Harrison containing
the following persons: Mate Gardner,
Boat-steerer Lopez, Seamen Thompson,
Montero, George and LUZ. They were
landed at ST. Paul Island and secured en-
ploynent with the North American Com
mercial Company They had become
separated from their vessel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Aug. 31.-Early in
the morning the Pennsylvania Salt
Works, located at Natrona Station, on
the West Pennsylvania Railroad 25 miles
from this city, caught fire and were badly
damaged. The company is capitalized at
1000, 900, The works at Natrona are
valued at $500, 1000, and contained over
800, 100 worth of crude and finished
stock. The loss will exceed 800, 900.
The insurance was placed by Philadel-
phia agency and cannot now be ascer-
tanned. The company are the largest
manufacturers of chemicals in the United
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
A BRUTE AT WORK
Horrible Atrocity and Vandal.
ism in a Village.
ANIMALS MADE TO SUFFER
Their Eyes Left Hanging Out by the
Miscreant

Raid on a Farmers Property--An Goods
m His Lawn Destroyed--Fences Torn
Down and Chicken Coops Depopulated--
The Cause of the Attrocious Acts q
Mystery.
BURLINGTON, N. j., Aug. 31.-For some
time past the residents of Springside, a
suburban village, have been subjected to
brutal atrocities and vandalism, and
their most strenuous efforts to discover
the identity of the perpetrators have been
futile.
A few mornings ago J. Frank Antrim,
prominent farmer went to his stable
and found blood dripping from the head
of his favorite horse. He found that one
eyelid had been almost severed and hung
only by a tiny fibre. DIR. Fenimore
sewed the severed flesh in place and the
horse began to recover.
On going to the stable, as usual, yester-
day mornidg, Mr.. Antrim was astounded
to find that the other eyelid of the injured
horse had been cut in manner precisely
similar to the first. DR.. Fenimore sewed
on the other eyelid.
This morning Mr.. Antrim found the
hammocks on his lawn cut into pieces and
other evidence of vandalism that he is
unable to account for. Antrim is a quiet,
gentlemanly and good natured farmer
and friendly with all, and the cause for
the atrocious acts is to him and all others
napplicable.
George Rigg, Jr., another prominent
farmer and a neighbor to Antrim, has
suffered much from probably the same
vandals. His fences have been torn
down, trees destroyed and chicken coops
depopulated. These are only two in
stances of the many that have occurred,
and at present there is no apparent pre-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31

Wea getting SO accustomed to
remarkable things that it is pretty hard
to astonish us nowadays. Two years
ago we added ready made clothing to
our well established tailoring and fur
nishing goods business. We decided
we would keep only the rightly made
kind, goods that we knew were reliable.
To compete with inferior qualities we
marked our goods at very close mar
gins of profit. The growth of our
business has been remarkable. The
public appreciated our efforts and this
fall we open the largest and best light
ed Clothing store in Connecticut. In
the meantime we are reducing our
stock and giving many grand bargains.
Come and get them.
J. B. MULLINGS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
Vanderbilt Will Pay.

New YORK, Aug. 31.-F. w. Wander
bilt will pay the As per cent. duty which
amounts to $34, 900, on his foreign built
yacht Conqueror, under protest, and the
case will be carried to the courts to make
test of the constitutionality of the law
AS soon as the papers are made out and
signed the custom inspectors now in pos
session of the yacht at Stapleton, L. l.,
will be withdrawn and the boat again
become the property of Mr.. Vanderbilt.
The general opinion of the most ex-
perienced customs officials of this port is
hat the courts will sustain Mr.. Wander
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
To Meet in Joint Debate.

PITTsBURG, Aug. 31.--A special from
Cincinnati says that Major Mckinley an d
Governor Campbell ara to meet in joint
debate at Ada on some Saturday in Sep
TENDER. Prof. H. S. Lehr, of the North
western Ohio Normal University, has
been the chief mover in the matter, and
has promises from both the leaders to
meet on the same platform. Excursion
trains will be run from all sections of the
country about Ada. Twelve hundred
students of the University will be part of
che audience
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
4 ECUADOR TREATY.
Official Notice Received of a Proposition
to Change Present Affairs.

Official Notice Received of a Proposition
to Change Present Affairs.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-The Depart
ment of State has received official notice
from the Government of Ecuador of its
intention to terminate the treaty of
friendship, commerce and navigation,
concluded with the United States on June
18th, 1889, and the treaty of naturaliza-
ton, concluded May 9th, 1882.
In each treaty, however, there is pro-
vtson that it shall remain in force a year
after the reception of the notice to term
mate it, and consequently they have each
year to run.
The reason given by Ecuador for this
action is her desire to conclude new trea-
ties more in conformity with those which
she has recently made with other powers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
PugiIist Halls Condition.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 31.-Pugilist Jim
Hall of Australia is still confined to his
bed in the Avery House here, as the re-
suit of a cutting received at the hands of
''Parson" Charles Davies of Chicago, and
could not be seen yesterday to secure a
statement, which he had promised to
make in connection with the ARRAY. He
is still very sick, and his physician was
heard to express the opinion that the
pugilist's condition was still critical
"The Parson" thinks that Hall will make
no statement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
An Accident Caused bv a Cow.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. 31.-An acct
dent occurred to an excursion train on
the Brierffeld, Brocton and Birmingham
branch of the East Tennessee, Virginia
and Georgia Railroad yesterday while re-
turning from a barbecue at Motevallo by
which Engineer Tom Acreas lost his life
and Fireman Andrew Vest was badly in
Jured. The engine struck a COW which
was on the track and was thrown over on
it's side. One of the cars was also thrown
from the track, but beyond severe jolt
ing the passengers escaped all injury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
The Farmer
AND
The Merchant.

wehave been among the farmers of late and
from what we have seen and heard, we think the
subject very interesting one. The farmer
does not appear To be saJi sized with his position
in the world. The young men are anXi ous to
get of the arm and come into the city because
of the greater opp rtunlties offer, d them IN the
way of money making. hey ell ack noWled-e
that they can make Il living ON The farm nut
that seems to be Il very small matter IN ihelr
eyes Our spa . is limited 81 We can say
much, but, at the end vi the yeal, how much
more than u living has the mercha made!
Government statistics show that since 1870
min ty seven per cent of the bust ens men OF the
county have failed, or hzZled out sOmewaN
hese are startling figures but they are true Just
the same. We do know that at no time are the
successful ones more than per cent of tht
whole In view of these facts the com nercal
field Is not very inviting one. v hen the
farmer is sleeping his crops are growing. The
only thing that Is growi with the merchant is
his interest and expenses. That keeps ticking
all the time
v IA ever heard of an Industrious farmer fail
ugy
soinliE Tae IN Gu lnts ave th,ir notes, bills
and drafts coming due every day, and THIS
means constant anxiety. Competition Is largely
the cause + this. t the farmer has great
field to do business IN.
Take 1t in wheat alone New England requires
about twenty mill II bushels of wheat and only
produces one million and quarter. Figures
would take up too much space We WISH the
same ratio existed in regard To chamber suits,
parlOr suits, pictures, bedding, stoves, etc, etc
What harvest We would have We humbly suS-
gest that II the farmer put in as many hours of
labor as the merchant the year around, the
farmer would have the most III uSy. We notice
when merchants want to borrow money they
often 70 to the farm RS to get IT, What do the
farmers think of the care OF four thousand Gus
toners that are on our books today We are
selling goods to great many farmers ana we
hope their number will increase. Our store Is
filled up every day with substantial g9ois and
mers would make home more attrrctiye by fur
nishing 1t up the boys and girls would ba more
There is more virtue and less vice on the farm
than there Is anywhere else,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
THE RUSH TO NEVADA.
Governor COIcOrd Says There is no Indi.
cation of a Rich Mineral Strike.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug Ex-Governor
Colcord, of Nevada, who is in this city,
desires to warn the public against rush
ing into Nevada to work the Pine Nut
mines. He says that while Senator
Haines is undoubtedly honest in his opin-
ion of the niue, he is not a practical
miner and is too enthusiastic.
Governor Colcord says he has been over
the Pine Nut region and saw no indica-
ton of rich mineral strikes. The claims
at Pine Nut are all taken up, and it is
useless for people to go there now. Gov
ernor Colcord will leave at once for Pine
Nut, and after investigating will an
nounce definitely whether or not the re-
port of rich fines is correct.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-For New England:
Cloudiness and showers; easterly to southerly
winds: nearly stationary temperature; prob
ably fair and slightly warmer Tuesday.
For Eastern New York and New jersey:
Slightly warmer; some cloudiness and local
showers; variable winds, except easterly on
the coast; fair and warmer weather is probable
Tuesday.
For Western New York and Western Penn
sylvania Cloudiness and showers; variable
winds, becoming southeHy; nearly stationary
temperature; slightly warmer and fair Tues
49,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31

New YORK, Aug. 31.-Charles H. Co.'S
ter, of the firm of Drexel, Morgan & Co.,
says he knows nothing about a majority
of the securities of the Union Pacific Rail
road being placed in the hands of his firm.
He further said that he knew nothing
about the rumor that Jay Gould had re-
lnquished control of the road and that
Pierrepont Morgan was to be the leading
spirit in the management
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
The DiAnuta Rattlad.

LONDON, Aug 31.-Both of the holy
coats have been pronounced genuine.
The Congregation of Rites has decided
that the holy coat of Treves was the one
worn by Christ at the cruciixion, while
the holy coat of Argenteuil in France, be-
ionged to the Saviour when he was boy.
Thus the dispute is settled, and now there
are two holy coats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
Fearful Railroad Accident.

CREsToN, Ia, Aug. 31.-A fearful &C
cident happened ON the Chicago, Burling
ton and Quincy yards yesterday after
noon. Mrs. l.. 1. Langdate, of Creston
and Mrs. Lizzie Ludwick, a widow lady,
of Freeport, ILL.,, attempted to cross the
track as an engine was backing down and
were run over. Mrs. Ludwick's head
was severed from her body and Mrs.
Langdate was literally cut to pieces.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
Five Dwelling Houses Burned.

ELKToN, Md, Aug. 31.-Fire yesterday
burned five dwelling houses and badly
damaged two others. Loss $15, 900; par.
TALLY insured. The flames at one time
threatened the business portion of the
town and Wilmington, Del, was tele-
graphed to for aid. This was sent and
the fire sp eedily controlled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
Two Sets of Delegates.

WEEDsPoRT, N. Y, Aug 31.-As the
result of the split here two sets of dele
gates will go to the Democratic State
Convention at Saratoga. At the con-
vention two chairmen were elected, and
in the endeavor of each to control the
meeting general row occurred, Several
hot-headed delegates indulsed In hsti-
cuffs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
The Cornell Murder Mystery.

ROANOKE, Va, Aug. 31.-Detectivc
Baldwin, of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company, believes that he will
soon be able to unravel the mystery
which has surrounded the recent murder
of Mr.. D. T. Cornell in a Pullman sleep.
ing car near Basic City. The detective
says the case is progressing very ssatisfac-
tOrilY,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
Big Blaze in Allentown.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Aug. 31.-Fire broke
out at l o'clock in the basement of Odd
Fellows building, owned by Mrs. M. J.
Kramer. Haire & Morrissey's dry goods
store was damaged to the extent of $40
900; insurance, $4,000. Joseph Solo
mons was damaged $1,000; insurance,
$4,000. The loss on the building
amounts to about 81, 900; insured. The
fire was caused by an overheated stove.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
The Factions viii Fight.

CENTRAL SQUARE, N. Y, Aug. 31.-The
Second Oswego Assembly District will be
well represented at the Democratic Con-
vention at Saratoga, as two sets of dele
gates will present themselves for recog-
milton as a result Of the split Saturday
Both the Hill and Cleveland men select
ed delegates. Flower was endorsed for
governor by both factions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
Military Affairs in France.

PARIS, Aug 31.-CapGain Borrup, mil
itary attache of the United States Govern
ment here, has been assigned to represent
America at the great military maneuvres
on the eastern frontier of France this
autumn. France mobilizes more than
l5O,O 900 men for these manoeuvres, which
the Germansawi1l watch with jealous in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
Senator Blackburn Recovering

NEWCASTLE, KY, Aug. Ex-senator J.
Q. S. Blackburn, who suffered stroke of
paralysis at the house of friends here
Friday night, has rallied, and is now able
to sit up. His recovery will be rapid I'M
less he has relapse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
Charged With Murder.

RED BANK, N. j., Aug. 31-Michael
Drut, who was arrested here Saturday, is
thought surely to be the murderer of
Thomas Dervin, who was murdered here
Friday. Dervin was literally slashed to
pieces. Drut is an Italian, 35 years. and
when arrested had blood on his hands
and bloody knife in his pocket
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
A German Syndicate at Work.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 31.-It was de-
finitely learned yesterday that German
syndicate which is made up of several
bankers, one or two members of the
Reichstag, and at least two German
noblemen have purchased a large body of
land in Washington County, Alabama,
and will establish an extensive colony.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
The APOLOGY Accented

CAPE MAY, Aug. 31.-The apology ten
dered the Spanish Legation by Alderman
Ware for having arrested one of the dip
lomatic corps has been accepted The
matter in dispute has been satisfactorily
settled to all parties concerned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
Dutiable Copyright Articles.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-Assistant Sec
rotary Brounze has decided that dutiable
copyright articles, if imported through
the mails, are subject to seizure the same
as other dutiable articles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-31
Paris Welcoming Days Company.

PARIS, Aug. 31.-Ada Rehan has ar
rived here after delightful vacation at
Trcuville Rehearsals for the Paris per-
Torrance have been begun, and tickets
are selling much better than they did
when the famous American company last
visited this CITY.