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IMPROVED HIS OPPORTUNITY.

How the Sutter Club Was Systematic
caily Plundered by a Waiter.
The Sutter Club has for some time past
been missing silyerware and various
kinds of linen, tides, etc. The matter
was reported to Chief of Police Drew,
and he detailed officer Simmons to in
vestigate the matter.
Last night Officers Simmons and Will
son arrested a waiter by the name of
Pickett Davie on suspicion. After ar
resting him the officers found nearly all
the linen in his room, and after little
talk with the prisoner he told where he
had sold the silverware. Davie was
booked on charge Of petty larceny.
Dayie was in the employ of the Sutter
Club as waiter for the past six months,
and was thought to be above suspicion.
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Mrs. Logan's Home Magazine" and the
weekly Unior.o

Both only 81 75 per year. The 'Hcme
Quoted by Mrs. John a. Logan, is the
best and most popular low priced period
ical ever printed. The publishers Of the
WEEKLY UNION will furnish the maga-
zine to its subscribers for mere nominal
sum above the price of subscription to
the weekly. See announcement in
another column.
The record-union., 1892-03-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

At the Metropolitan Theater this even
ing Joseph Grismer and Phoebe Davies.
who need no introduction to this COM
munity, will appear, supported by COM
petent company, in the latest Madison
Square Theater success, 1.-The Merchant
The story concerns a New York business
man, who speculates to become rich
quickly, lives elaborately, comes to grief
borrows money of a millionaire friend.
who makes love to his wife, and is driven
to the direst straits. The story, says the
New Y ork Mail and Express, is simply
admirably and strongly handled, the incl
dents are varied and entertaining. the
situations powerful and the personages
are real. The comedy is excellent and
throughout the freshness and force. with
which the familiar theme is treated,
makes the play exceedingly pleasing and
a sure success.
FrdRk Lestie'S Illustrated Ne,cspapey
said OF the drama: ''rhe sentiments of
The Merchant are wholesome, and the
incidents are touching because thew re-
veal In dramatic fervort the truths of mod
ern social life. The theme is vital
with the spirit OF the day and In technical
qualities it is considered that The Mer-
chant is one of the few American plays
that hold our native drama in the high
plane Of excellence it has reached in the
lstSG ISN years.
Fun in a Boarding-School' was given
at the Clunie Opera-house last night to a
fair audience, that was kept in merry
humor by the farce-comedy. It will be
repeated Saturday at the matinee and on
Saturday night. Tonight and Sunday
night the fiye-act comedy-drama s"rbe
Lightning Rod Agent" with Mr.. Ellie
ford as the Agent, comedy part in which
he has made great success Jessie Nor
ton viii appear as Ferret, the mischief
and Mr.. Craig as Temple, the villain,
with the full company in support. The
piece has never been given here. 1t is
not play of all comedy parts, but is a
drama as well. with the company in
strong situations and any number of strik-
ing tableaux. Monday night Manager
Wash. Norton's complimentary benefit.
when he will appear in his original
change act specially. There will be farce
by the company and a number of volun-
teer specialists in triple bill. Anderson.
the magician, with five specialists, is to
be the attraction at the 0pera-house after
the benefit night.
Alfred Bradley, agent for Hanlon's
spectacular play, .'Superba," is in the
city. Mr.. Bradley has had the misfor-
tune to have all his bill papers. litho-
graphs, streamers, ETC., go north by mis-
shipment, and cannot recover them for
a day or two-whereat Mr.. Bradley does
not look upon the world kindly to-day,
/ though usually so affable and pleasant.
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The stIllwelI-Brnner snit.

Elwood Bruner has filed in the Supe-
rior Court his answer in.the suit brought
against him by C. j. SdllwelI to recover
the sum of S4G0 alleged 10 have been paid
him for his influence in securing posi-
ton on the San Francisco police force
for one Thomas Stoley. The history OF
the case is familiar to all.
Bruner enters general denial to most
of the allegations in the complaint, and
asks that the action be dismissed, with
Judgment in his favor and for costs.
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A MATTER OF ETIQUETTE.
1t Causes a Rupture Between Land
lord and Tenant.

IU Cruises q Kupture between Land-
lord and Tenant.
G. n. Taylor pleaded guilty in the Po-
lice Court yesterday to having disturbed
the peace of a young man by the name OF
Anderson. 1t was stated by Anderson
that he called to collect rent from the de-
fendant's sister.
Taylor insisted that Anderson should
precede him in going up the stairs, while
Anderson desired Taylor to lead the way.
An alteration ensued, and Taylor, who
thinks he must have been drunk-al-
though he did not appear so-struck
Anderson in the face.
Judge Cravens viii tell him the price
of it this morning.
The record-union., 1892-03-11
Berlin Cough Cure.

For coughs and colds, and all lung and
throat affections, this article has superior
merit. 1T is perfectly harmless, gives iInme-
diate relief and cures the worst eases i'm from
two to three days. Endorsed by our best phv-
sicians. Try a bottle and you will always
keep it. Price, so cents a bottle The w, il.
Bone Company, San Francisco sole proprie-
tors. Kirk, Geary q Co.. sole agents. Try c..
G. Liniment for aches and palms.
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An Important piference.

To make it apparent to thousands, who
think themselves i'll, that they are not
affected with any disease, but that the
system simply needs cleansing, is to
bring comfort home To their hearts, as a
costiye condition is easily cured by using
Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Company.
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alleged jewelry, and was given until
Tuesday morning to procure counsel.
Ed Lucey of the s,Rosebudn had his
case again continued Lucey demanded
trial by jury, and his case was set for
tuesday morning and venire issued for
fifty iurors
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NIcLoan discharged.

j. Il. Mclean, the man who was
charged with criminal carelessness in
administering overdOses Of laudanum to
Robert Goddard, a couple Of weeks ago,
while acting as his nurse, was examined
at Folsom yesterday and discharged.
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Nuptlal Knot United.

Frank j. O'Neill was granted decree
Of divorce from his wife. Minnie O'Neill,
by Superior Judge Van Fleet yesterday,
on the ground of herlslesertion.
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Fraternal Visit.

G. A. McElfresh, High Chief Ranger of
California, and A. Blackie, District
Deputy, Independent Order OF Foresters,
Will pay an official visit to Court Sutter,
No. ga, this evening"
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Notaries AnnoInted.

The following Notaries Pablic were APP
pointed by Governor Markham yester-
day: c. +. Curry, Contra Costa County;
NJ. Egan, San Luis Obispo County.
The record-union., 1892-03-11

On Saturday Bell, Greer & Co. will sell
at their salesrooms, Tenth and J streets.
at 10 a. NJ, large and choice assort-
ment of furniture, consisting of parlor
pieces, handsome bedroom suites, an
tique oak sideboards, extension tables,
dining room chairs, spring and top mat
tresses, crockery and glassware, etc.
The record-union., 1892-03-11
NIonex IN the TREASURY.

The Controllers books show the
amount of money in the treasury at the
close of business February 29th to have
been S., ,33l, ,6l4 07.
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Gbanasn pafls for ar,rt,,atDris, aasbtst S Go.

To-day the Fairy, in Magic Rose Will
pear in the evening, 1890 A. $3.50
M.
On Saturday the Fairy appear a 1880 A.
and p. NJ. be
portunity to see the Fairy Magic Rose.
The record-union., 1892-03-11
Alfred Bradley, agent for Hanlon,s
Police Court Notes.

William Lock was before Judge Cra-
yens yesterday, charged with grand lar
ceny in stealing plated watch and other
The record-union., 1892-03-11
CROSSlIAN'S SPECIFIC MIXTURE

WITH THIS REMEDY PERSONS CAN
w cure themselves without the least e.x
posure, change of diet or change in applica
ton to business. The medicine contains noth-
ing that IS OF the least injury to the constitn-
ton. Ask your druggist for it. Price. 81 a
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r YOU WANT ALL THE LATEST NEWS
RECORD-UNION.
The record-union., 1892-03-11
Auction sales.

w. II. Sherburn will sell at auction on
Saturday. at his salesroom, 323 X street,
at 10 A. NJ, a large lot of fine furniture,
carpets, stoves and lounges; also.
quantity of groceries, teas, ETC., portion
of the stock of a grocery store just closed
ont
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DIED.

DIED.
this city, March 9th, NJ. Nav
Ga rstt. native of California apec %
years. o months ana days.
ES-tfiends ana acquaintance are respect
fully invited TO attend the funeral tsj-day
friday. at 80 p. ". from the Christian
Church, Eighth street, between and @.
this city, March 18th, Edward
Fleming Gather OF Mary, Maggie, James and
William Fleming, a native OF Ireland, aged
5S years, months and . days.
EB-Funeral notice hereafter.
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WALL PAPER.

Our New Stock is now at
hand and open for inspec-
ton. 1t includes selections
from nine leading nanufact-
urers, and has a range of
variety not exceled by any
house in the State. Prices
were never so low.
The record-union., 1892-03-11
THE ELECTION DAY TRAGEDY.
Conflicting Testimony Being Given at
the Coroner's Inquest.
a Large Array of Eye-witnesses-
Brannigan's Threats-smith
Had Been Warned.

Coroner Clark anticipated the great
throng that was in attendance at the IN
quest last evening in the case of the kill
ing OF Patrick Brannigan, on Tuesday
last, by George t''Big Necl1'') Smith, and
made unusual preparations to accommo-
date the witnesses, lawyers, reporters and
spectators.
Thirty -eight witnesses were subpenaed
TO give testimony, and as result the in
quest could not be concluded in one even
ing. District Attorney Ryan, his assist
ant, II. L. Buckley, and City Attorney
Hart were in attendance in behalf of the
people, and Charles T. Jones looked after
the interests of his client, Smith. Messrs.
Ryan and Jones took an active part in
the questioning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-07
THE NEBRASKA DECISION.
The Supreme Court Exercised Over 1t
Premature Publication.
PHILADELPHIA Ledger special

The Supreme Court Exercised Over Its
Premature Publication.
Philadelphia Ledger special
WASHINGTON, D. G. ,Jan.4.-In antici-
patton of decision by the United States
Supreme Court in the case of Boyd VS..
Thayer, relating to the legal title to the
gubernatorial office In the state Of
Nebraska, large audience assembled
In the court room this morning, which
was mainly composed of senators and
representatives. The audience, however,
was disappointed, the court having de.
'cided that in consequence of the prema
ture announcement in the newspapers
Of the purport of the opinion rendered
no publication should be made In the
Nebraska case to-day. The premature
publication of the opinion of the court
has made great sensation among men,
bers of the court. II is understood that
the court will institute an investigation
and call every officer and empioye up
and require him to show that he was
not instrumental in causing the prema-
ture publication. A number OF stories
have been put in circulation as TO the
way in which the leak occurred, all of
which, II is needless to say, are far from
COAANAts hC thpsb hboQiNi Vi tAiOoC 10 w
the effect that Senator Paddock obtained
the decision from a member of the court
and rehearsed il to the clerk Of his come
mittee, who is the correspondent of {
Nebraska paper. This Is great injus
tice to Senator Paddock, who has not
been in the city since the adjournment Of
Congress ,spd who must have shared the
general surprise upon reading the gist of
the decision in the Ledger and other
leading newspapers on Saturday last.
In commenting upon this matter, the
Star of this evening, says: THE queer
est news leak of the century, perhaps,
is that of the decision IN the Boyd case
from Nebraska. 1t has probably never
before happened that an important
opinion OF the highest court in the
land, involving question of the gray
est moment, was outlined days before
its delivery from the bench. II ought
never to have occurred. The like OF it
will probably not occur again. The
members. of the Supreme tribunal are
doubtless as much disturbed over the
premature publication as any members
of a government ever were on an
occasion where the matter divulged was
not attended by the direst consequences,
and may be expected to take extra pre-
cautions hereafter
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-07
PHILADELPnIA AFFAIRs.

The steam tug George w. Titus was
destroyed by fire Friday evening. The
crew escaped.
Gov. Pattison and Gen. Louis Wagner
delivered addresses Friday at the
Masonic Home.
Harry NJ. Lord, 10 years old, was run
over and killed Friday on the Read.
ing railroad at Second street.
The mutilated body of an unknown
boy was found Friday on the Read.
ing railroad, near Flat Rock tunnel.
The detectives were informed Fri.
day that William d. johnson, 81 years
old, has been missing since November
LIST.
The Central station detectives last
year made 459 arrests and restored tc
owners stolen property valued at $780,.
1882.
George Bolden, colorcd, So years old
was stabbed in the abdomen and Sc.
vereiy wounded Friday by Philip
Brown, colored, who was arrested.
At Girard College Friday GAG
prizes were awarded to distinguished
and meritorious pupils. Addresses were
delivered by DR.. Edward Brooks and
others.
Henry L, Rains. 1s years old, clerk
in the office Of Alb. Kirschhaum & Co.,
clothing dealers, was drowned Fri
day in the Delaware river al Gloucester
City. II is believed that he committed
suicide, although no reason is assigned.
An inquest was held by the coroner
Friday in the case of Mary K. Kelly,
81 years old, of Sharon, Mercer county,
who died in the Philadelphia Hospital
on Sunday of perltonitis, the result of a
criminal operation. DIR. J. Keys John
ton, charged with malpractice, was held
in $4,000 bail to await the action Of the
grand jury.
The advent of the new year was
marked Friday by many social and
political organizations, which kept open
house for their members and guests
More than 100 associations of masque.
raiders turned out, and many prizes
were awarded them. The fine weather
had the effect of bringing out many
promenaders, especially on the main
thoroughfares of'the city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-07
Murdered for Wealth.

CRYSTAL FALLS, MIcH., Jan. a.
Patrick Curry was murdered Wednes-
day night by Frank Stein, near Sagofa,
numbering town six miles north of
this place. Curry was foreman in Curry
g. McKenna's shop and went TO Iron
Mountain yesterday 10 get some time
books, amounting to $50. He took
three gold watches with him for repairs.
Stein saw him get the time checks and
watched and followed him to Iron
Mountain and returned on the same
train. Stein alighted at Randville, seven
miles below Sagota. Curry got off the
train at Sagota and started down the
track on foot 70 his camp, distance of
four miles, while Stein started up the
track and met Curry within about one
mile Of his camp and there killed him
with some blunt weapon by crushing
his head. He then relieved his victim
of what money he had and the watches
and fed Officers are securing the
country for the murderer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-07

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Jan. 2.-There
is considerable alarm felt in this city
over the prevalence of the grip. It
seems to be sparing but few persons.
Physicians say there is scarcely a family
In indianapolis in which some person is
not under treatment. There have not
been great many deaths from 1t until
this week, but since Monday morning
physicians have been making daily re-
turns of deaths from the malady. The
persons who died were nearly all old or
those who had been in bad health before
contracting the disease. Many persons
are dying from diseases which have
been made worse by the grip. The physi-
clans are most exhausted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-07

a Famous General ana Perhaps the Most
Scientific Soldier in the United States.

DutdttF III tho Stdttbs
WAsHINaToN, Jan. 2.-General Mont
gomery @. Meigs, United States engi-
neer corps, retired, died this morning of
grip, at his residence in this city.
General Meigs was perhaps the fore
most scientific soldier in the United
States. As quartermaster-g general of the
army during practically the entire war
of the rebellion he rendered executive
service of immense value to the Union
cause, and since the war his scientific
achievements have made his name well
known to engineers, architects and
scientists.
He was born in Augusta, Ga, in 1916,
and his classical education began at the
University of Pennsylvania, which he
left to enter the United States Military
Academy, from which he graduated in
1886. His first appointment was in the
artillery arm of the service butafter a
very short time he was transferred to
the engineers corps. While young
lieutenant of engineers he was occupied
in the building OF Fort Delaware, in the
improvement of the harbors of the
Delaware, and other rivers and bays
along the Atlantic coast, and in the
superintendent of the work of con-
struction of Forts Wayne, Porter,
Niagara and Ontario.
In 1869 he was assigned to the engi-
neer bureau in Washington, and it was
in this city that he first greatly in
creased his reputation as a soldier of
high scientific attainments. He was as
signed to the duty of designing and
uperintending the construction of the
Potomac aqueduct. Subsequently he
was placed In charge of the construction
of the new wings and iron dome of the
extension of the Capitol building. The
breaking out of the civil war found him
In Florida in charge of the building of
Fort jefferson, from which duty he
turned to organize an expedition to re-
leive Fort Pickens, Fla, which the
| Confederate forces had beseiged
He was promoted to colonel of the
Eleventh Infantry May 18th, 1861, but
this appointment was merely for the
purpose of making him eligible to addi-
tional honors as on the next day he was
made quartermaster-general of the
United States army, with the rank of
brigadier-general. He held this post
until his retirement in 1889.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-07
Not Fast, But Very Long.w,ndea.

The Marine Journal, New York city,
quotes the following; A recent English
paper publishes the performance and
details of what is claimed as the longest
continuous steaming run on record.
The ship mentioned is the Telsoa,
belonging to the New Zealand Shipping
Company, and plying between London,
England, and Auckland, New Zealand.
The distance run was 12,059 miles with
out stop. The average speed was 9.e7
Knots per hour and the time under way
was 500 days. The consumption of coal
was 1876 tons, an average of 21.25
tons per day. The vessel has carrying
capacity of $3.50 tons of dead weight
cargo. The engines Of the Tekoa are of
the vertical triple expansion type, the
cylinders being 81 inches, As inches and
70 inches diameter, respectively, with a
common stroke of As inches.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-07
TIE CRUISER cHARLEsT0N.
Now Lying in the San Francisco Harbor
what Captain Remy Says

what Captain Remy Says.
SAN DEIoo, CAL, Jan. 2.-The
cruisers San Francisco and Charleston
were lying near each other In the har-
Dor. Captain Remy has very little TO
say, and Admiral Brown says he has
told oil he can until after Congress
assemblies.
Captain Remy says that since leaving
here In July the Charleston has been at
Japan, China and Honolulu, and on the
return to this country encountered
terribly high seas, which the cruiser
stood splendidly, proving the sea-going
qualities of the vessel. "We know alb
solutely nothing about the CHILEAN sftu-
alton" he said. eve werei directed to
come to San Deigo when we left Hono-
lulu to meet the San Francisco TO take
coal and ammunition. On Monday we
may take coal and receive ammunition
from the San Francisco and await fur
ther orders"
Captain Remy declined to say whether
he thought there would be war with
Chilli or not, but it is evident that he re-
CARDS the situation as serious. Further
than the foregoing no Information can
be ELECTED. II is evident in the opinion
Of several officers Of both vessels that
the government is taking precautionary
measures and that San Deigo is to be
considered base of supplies. The
cruiser Baltimore is expected Saturday
or Sunday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-07
Welded BY DEATH.
An Engaged Couple Killed by Failing
Wall In South Bend, Ind.

SOUTH BEND, IND, Jan. 2.-Edward
Spohn and Miss Zeig, both members Of
prominent families in this city, lost their
lives yesterday afternoon as a result Of
a falling brick wall.
Mr.. Spohn called at the family resi-
dence in the early afternoon and re-
quested Miss Seig to accompany him on
a pleasure trip. She readily acquiesced
and they Immediately departed. Upon
reaching the sidewalk they stopped for
moment in front OF storage building.
A. strong wind was blowing and with
out warning the whole front of the
building suddenly careened and fell TO
the ground. The couple were knocked
down and completely buried by the
falling bricks.
Miss Zeig was instantly killed, her
head being crushed to a pulp and the
bricks about her covered with blood and
brains. Mr.. Spohn was also frightfully
mangled and died while being removed
from the debris. The unfortunate couple
were engaged and were to be married in
few weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-07
Chicago's Famous Mayor Dead.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2.-Roswell B. Mason,
who was mayor of Chicago at the time
of the great fire, died of congestion of
the brain at midnight at his residence
here. He was taken i'll four weeks ago.
His health was generally good and al
though SO years old he seemed hdle and
hearty and was always cheerful and in
the best of spirits. Mayor Mason's
actions ut the time of the great FIRE are
historical. He superintendent some of
the attempts TO stop the confagration.
Under his order certain buildings were
blown up with powder. He aided in
turning loose prisoners in Jail and with
one of his sons escaped from the flames
after a perilous journey through the
blazing streets,