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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23

polntment of a committee to select a
tract OF not less shan 900 acres of land,
containing coal and timber and adapted
to agriculture and grazing, on which the
proposed school would be located. 1t was
decided that Past Commanders be emit
tied TO a seat butAo vote in the National
Convention, this differing from the
House of Lords feature of the q. A. r.
A committee was appointed to present
resolutions to the q. A. X. Encampment
looking to mutual recognition and CO.
operation. 1t was reported that they
were kept waiting some time and were
accorded very chilly reception by the
G.. A. r. The resolutions will be pre-
sented at the next encampment.
Inc encampment dlsregarded the Sug-
gestlon in General Yoder's annual adj
dress that the office of Commander-in-
Chief be made one term, and reelected
him. G. G. Emery Of Massachusetts and
James NJ. Brown of Ohio were reelected
First and Second Deputy Commanders,
respectively.
WOMAN's RELIEF CORPS.
The Woman's Relief Corps had an in
teresting session session to-day. Mother
Blckerdyke, one of the heroic army
nurses during the war, was introduced
and received with great enthusiasm.
Clara Barton and others spoke.
RECEPTION TO THE VETERANS.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-The leading
event of the week in honor of the Grand
Army was the grand reception to mem
bers OF the National Encampment given
by c!tlzens this evening in the spacious
Pension Office building, which was hand
somely decorated and illuminated. The
Marine Band rendered delightful pro-
gramme during the evening and the
Choral Society of Washington sang sew
eral patriotic songs, the whole audience
joining i'll the chorus of Marching
Through Georgia"
Vice-President Morton, who took the
Presidents place, delivered a neat speech
of welcome, paying a graceful compli-
ment to the official representatives of the
armies of the Republic that during the
dark hours of the Nations trial followed
our glorious flag until it waved in
triumph in ever State, with no star, eff
faced"
Past COMMUNICATIVE Chief Palmer re-
sponded, saying in the course OF his re-
marks that no nation under the blue can
opy OF heaven was more generous to it's
defenders. AS further evidence of the
gratitude of the people they had selected
to preside over the affairs of the nation
one who with his comrades stood ready
to give his life for the preservation of the
Union, and voicing the sentiments and
feelings OF every comrade, regardless OF
party, 1--WE pray He who ruleth all may
restore to health and strength his beloved
partner in life and continue to grant him
health, strength and fortitude to meet the
perplexlties and responsibilities of his
great Office, and the people of the nation
may say with one acclaim, We'll done,
good and faithful servant. You reflected
honor on the name of the American ma
ton and you were credit to the great
order OF which you are a member-the
Grand Army of the Republic"
EX-President Hayes, Postmaster Cen
eral Wanamaker and Secretary Foster
also spoke briefly.
The exercises were followed by prom
enade concert and dancing.
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CHINESE RESTRICTION.
Mass Meeting at New York in Prote
to Its Provisions.

Mass Meeting at New York in Protest
to Its Provisions.
NEW YORK, Sept. "a large audience
gathered at Cooper Union tonight at a
mass meeting held under the auspices of
the Chinese Civil Rights League of New
York City, to protest against the Geary
bill.
Wong Chin Foo called the meeting to
order, and introduced a Chinese ply
stefan, DIR. Thorn, who spoke at length of
the object of the meeting. The audience
he said, was invited to attend as lovers of
fair play. The United States had violated
the treaty stipulations with China, but
the Chinese are the victims of both polit-
zeal parties. They have no votes ANY
nti-ChineSe measure viii receive the
support of either party.
He said he had lived for years under
the Government of China, but had never
seen personal liberty interfered with.
Who among his hearers would submit to
such tyranny? How does the bill con-
form to the Declaration of Independence,
which says all men are born equal.
DIR William b. Derrick (colored), Wong
Chin Foo, Rev. S. Clifford Nelson OF
Brooklyn and Rev. DIR. Baldwin spoke
against the bill before David Curtis read
some resolutions, which We're adopted.
They denounce the bill, and protest
against the enforcement of the measure,
and close as follows: eve, citizens Of
the United States, in mass meeting as
sembled, do hereby resolve and declare
said bill is monstrous, inhuman and I'M
constitutional, and we hereby pledge
ourselves to support that protest against
said bill, which has been entered by the
Chinese Civil Rights League of New
York"
During the meeting copies of the Na-
tiondL anti Chinese Journal, which. is
devoted to promulgate the existing evils
and injuries caused by Chinese amongst
US, were distributed in the corridors. The
police did not interfere, and the Chinese
completely ignored il
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
The Case Against Peck.

New YORK, Sept. 22.-The Herald's
Albany correspondent says in regard to
Labor Commissioners Peck's case: ..The
reliance of the prosecution is on the
burned fragments of paper taken from
the furnace. Some of the fragments are
Of the exact color, texture and print of
the forms sent out by Peck's bureau to
collect information for the tariff report.
On some can be distinctly read names of
New York and Brooklyn firms engaged
in the wooden and clothing business.
ALBANY, Sept. p. Labor Commits
sioner Peck did not appear in court to-
day, as expected, and an adjournment
was taken until tomorrow. District At
torney Eaton has bench warrant for
PeckS arrest.
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TERRIBLE PENALTY.
Sentence Pronounced Upon a Woman
WHO Poisoned Her Husband.

Sentence Pronounced Upon a Woman
Who Poisoned Her husband.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Sept. 22.-In April
last Mrs. Alma Salmon, wife of profess
sor in the State College at Tavastehuus,
Finland, was found guilty of poisoning
her husband, and, in accordance with the
medieval law, sentenced to be beheadeG.
and her body to be affixed to beacon
and burned. She is but % years old. She
married the professor III 1890 and has oDa
child. She confessed her crime, saying
she poisoned her husband in order TO
secure his life insurance, as by her ex-
travagance she had become largely in
debt. Her case was carried to the Coura
of Appeals, and that court has not only
affirmed the decision, but has ordered
that her right hand be cut off as an adj
ditional punishment for having several
times forged her husbands name to
small checks some time before his death
The sentence is most terrible one, and
it is thought efforts will be made to gel
the Gear to commute it.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Colored Mems Assoctatfon.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 22.-The National
Colored Mems Association was in session
here to-day. George E. Taylor of Oska-
loosa, Ia, is presiding. A National ap-
peal is to be issued, in which the associa-
ton asks: May we be permitted to
live peacefully as common citizens of the
country, or must we submit to the cruel
and merciless Judgment of Judge lynch.
the fagot and the enemy's bullet?,, The
association declares itself to be entirely
non-partisan.
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Special to the REcoRp-UN1oN.

Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.
STOCKTON, Sept. 22.-The races to-day
We're the most interesting of the week
and the attendance was the best of the
fair. The regular events were trotting
for the 2:lS and 2:20 classes, but a special
trot for named horses was added to fill in
the afternoon.
A western side show was brought in,
and the racing sport was delayed to allow
several Mexicans and a white boy to ride
bucking horses. The sport resulted in
the breaking of the boys right leg below
the knee by bucking horse falling on it.
He is farm laborer named Irve Berke-
ley, and must now be laid up several
months for the g or So paid him for af-
fording amusement for the crowd.
The first race to-day was between DDS
class trotters for purse of $1,000. The
starters were Astor, Maggie, Delmas,
Free Coinage and Ben Corbett. Astor,
who has a record of 2:16, was great
favorite, selling at $50 to $50 for the field.
Astor came out lame, but won the first
heat after hot race with Maggie in 2:1S4.
On the second send-of the tavorite was
too close to the bunch and went off his
feet in making the turn in the last eighth
of mile and was out of the race, though
he made a great trot to get inside the dis
lance flag, but failed. Maggie then won
the race in three heats in 2:20, 2:24 and
2:26, Free Coinage getting second money
and the others distanced. After the sec
ond heat Maggie sold for $50 against So
for the field.
The next race was the 2:20 class, trot-
ting, for a $1,000 purse. The starters
were Shylock, the fayorite in the betting;
Laura H., Flora NJ. and Lee. Shylock
won the race in three straight heats, but
was hard pushed by Laura 4. Time.
2:lS4, 2:l6t, 2:l7t.
The last race, special for named horses,
was over the kite track, and was be-
tween Clay Duke, Cubit, Colonel Nc
Nasser, Annie E. and Maud NJ. The
race was a hot one, and was not finished
on account of darkness. Maud NJ. got
the first and fourth heats, Colonel Nc
Nasser the second heat and Annie L.
took the third. Before the race opened
McNasser sold favorite at $50, Cubit
bringing $50 and the field $50.
AT RENO.
RENO New, Sept. 22.-The fourth day
of the Nevada State Fair was we'll at
tended. Betting was brisk and the
weather fine.
dash, purse OF $3.50, the entries were
Regal, Dew Drop, Mackey and Ida
Glen. Mackey was favorite in the pools
at 2 to l. Ida Glen won. Time, 1904.
In the second race, seven-eighths of a
mile dash, Captain Al, Martinez and Joe
Harding were entered. Martinez won,
Harding second.
In the third race, three-eighths of a
mile dash, Randwick, You Bet, Spot and
Jack the Ripper were entered. You Bet
was favorite at to /. Jack the Ripper
won in 0:36, Randwick a close second
The fourth race, trotting, 2:30 class,
purse Of 800, Hera, Alpha and Robert L.
were entered. Alpha took the first heat,
Hera second. Time, 2:32. Alpha took
the next two heats, with Hera second.
The last race of the day was running,
seven-eighths of mile, purse of $3.50.
Ottawa, Charger, Trumbo and Randwick
were entered. Charger won, Ottawa
second, Randwick third. Time, lis.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
German Catholics.

DUBUQUE Qa.), Sept. 22.-In the Ger
man Catholic Convention to-day, after a
long, heated debate, the resolutions de-
nouncing Senator Davis were reconsid-
cred, and special committee appointed
TO draft new set. The new resolutions,
which were adopted, though clothed in
milder language, are practically the same
as the first, and still demand a retraction
by Senator Davis or his defeat for re-elec-
ton. The next convention will be held
at ST TOuiS
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
WIN be Removed From Office.

SAN DIEGO. Sept. 22.-Judge Pierce
this morning rendered decision in the
case against County Clerk Gassaway for
violation of the requirements of his office
in retaining fees earned out of hours and
for accepting commissions from some of
the deputies to help pay part of his cleo
ton expenses, which amounted to So, 900,
or his first years salary. He will pro-
nounce judgment of removal from Office
on Monday, when the Supervisors are in
session.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
After the 1,rafn-Wreckers.

TOPEKA (Kan.), Sept. %. = Armed
posses are securing the country in every
direction for the miscreants who wrecked
the Santa Fe express yesterday, near
Usage City. The Santa Fe Company has
employed extra detectives. The wounded
passengers are recovering, except Mrs.
Mary Lyman of Bloomington, ILL.,. who,
it Is feared, will die.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
The story of the scene when tho ma

The story of the scene when the news
was brought to Queen Victoria of her ac-
cession to the throne is interesting. The
King died at Windsor, and messengers
were at once dispatched to Kensington to
inform her of the event. 1t was midnight
when the sleeping Queen was awak ened,
and she came at once into the room to
meet the messengers, attired in white
nightgown, with shawl thrown over her
shoulders, her night cap of, and her feet
in sleepers. She was then slender girl.
pale, but pretty. Two years later she be-
came the bride of Prince Albert.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
The WetuOPe.

MARsHFIELD Or, Sept. GA heavy
swell is breaking over the Wetmore to-
day, and fears are entertained for the
lives of Captain O'Brien and the watch
man, who are on board the wreck. An
effort will be made to take the men off
this afternoon.
a diver with complete diving outfit ar
rived to-day, and as soon as the weather
will permit will go down and inspect the
hull of the vessel.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Disastrous railroad yreo1,

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. pa special to
the Journal from Sibley, Iowa, says
disastrous wreck occurred on the Bur-
ington Road between that place and
Ocheyekan at IL o'clock last night. The
track spread and freight train of six
teen cars went down an embankment
Three immigrants were killed.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Bank Defaulter Under Arrest.

TACOMA WASH, Sept. &C. FL. Bon
ner, the defaulting Teller of the Bank of
British Columbia of Nanaimo, was ar
rested to-day by Detective Barnes at
Chemainus, B. G. Bonner skipped a
week ago, and was thought to have gone
to San Francisco. His alleged shortage
is, about $4,000. He is supposed to
be an accomplice of E. II. Roome
in securing large amounts of money by
fraudulent checks. Roome occupied a
similar position in the Bank of British
Columbia at Vancouver, b. c., and is
now under arrest there
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Condition of Los Angeles Banks.

Los ANGELES, Sept. 22.-The Evening
Express publishes to-day figures show
ing the total deposits in twenty-one
banks of this city are upward of $4,000
600, net gain of nearly 100000 in twelve
months. The increase in the savings
banks deposits is 100000.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
The photographers, strike.

CEDAR RAPIDS Qa), Sept. 22.-The Bur-
hngton, Cedar Rapids and Northern
telegraph operators out on strike are
becoming desperate in some places. Con-
siderable cutting of wires was done
during the night and other wires crossed
impeding communication. Trains We're
held till safe to run out. The Hnemen are
at work
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Want the Electors Pledged.

COLUMBIA IS. c., Sept. 22.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention to-day chose
candidates for Electors. There was hot
debate over the resolution requiring
these candidates specifically to pledge
themselves to vote for Cleveland and
Stevenson. 1t was finally ordered that
within ten days after the adjournment
of the convention such pledge shall be
given
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Case of Smallpox at Red Bluff.

RED BLUFF, Sept. 22.-Mrs. Jack
Thurston has the smallpox. She re-
Gently came from British Columbia. The
family physician declares this morning
it is a well-defined case. The yellow flag
is out and the block and neighboring
streets are quarantined. There is no
danger Of the disease SPREADING
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Oregon Pine for Spars.

HALIFAX IN. s., Sept. 22.-Thomas
Bently, spar-maker, has left here for
the Pacific Coast, where he will load a
large vessel with Oregon pine masts for
Nova Scotia. This will be the first i'm
portation of this wood to the maritime
provinces, in quantity, for the spar-mak-
ing trade. The spar-makers have for
some years past been combating the ris-
ing popularity of Oregon pine by advo-
eating the Canadian soft and white pines,
but TO no purpose, and they will now
have TO import spars to satisfy their pa
irons.
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Wind and Rain at Portland.

PORTLAND. Sept. pa heavy wind
and rainstorm prevailed in this city and
vicinity this evening. For half an hour
rain fell in sheets, causing many of the
sewers to overflow, and on many of the
streets the water was a foot deep. Many
shade trees were blown down IN this city
and in the wooded country to the north,
and in the east many trees were blown
across the telegraph wires, interrupting
communication for short time
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
The Geary Restriction Law.

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 22.-Posters from the
Six Chinese Companies have just been
put up in Chinatown here telling the
each to provide a defense fund. The
Christianized Chinese declare that they
won't pay a cent to fight the law, for if
unconstitutional they will be relieved
anyhow, so they propose to register as
soon as the opportunity is offered them.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
international Ticket Agents.

NIAGARA FALLS, Sept. 22.-The Inter-
national Association of Ticket Agents,
400 III number, is the guest of the Michi-
gan Central Company to-day. The mem
bers of the association will visit the Falls
to-day, and tonight will leave for Chi
cago, where they will visit the Worlds
Fair grounds tomorrow as the guests of
the Michigan Central
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23

He filled professorships in the University
of Aberdeen. University College, Uni
versity of Eondon and in the University
of Cambridge. He was editor of Grote S
posthumus work aristotle" and editor
of a philosophical journal called The
Mlnd, and the author of Hobbies"
'Blackwood's Philosophical Classics''l.
He was also contributor to the "Ency-
clopedia Britannica"
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
VETERANS OF THE WAR.
Last Days Session of the Twenty
Sixth Encampment.
MUCH IMPORTANT BUSINESS DIS
POSED OF.

General A. G. Weissert of Milwaukee
Elected Commander-in-Ch Chief by Ac-
clamatfon-R. III. Warfleld of Cali
fornia Chosen Senior Vice-Com-
mander-Recommen Adopted
Requesting the Teachers In All
Schools to Set Aside One Day in
Each Year for intoxicating Lessons
of Patriotism.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23

1t is almost time for the feminine mind
to develop a new phase of the craze for
domestic decorative work. The tag rao
and bobtail school has prevailed long
enough, and the coarse masculine soul
become hardened to the sight of tags and
bags and frills and pals and streamers
hanging from every possible point of sus-
pension in rooms controlled by the SUI
perior sex.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Pan-Presbvterinn council.

TORONTO, Sept. 22.-To-day's session of
the an-Presbyterian Council was occu-
pied in the discussion Of Protestant refor-
nation. At night the church was
crowded by an audience of over 2,000
The subject under consideration was
"Our Reformed and Presbyterian
Churches" and number of interesting
papers were read.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Crops in India

LONDON, Sept. pa special dispatch
from Calcutta says: Reports from the
Madras Presidency continue favorable.
At the end of August 4,750,0O0 acres had
been sown in seven of the districts that
recently suffered from drought. against
an average of 3,250,000 acres formerly
sown. There is every prospect of a good
harvest in the Presidency. The rainfall
in southwest Bengal is deficient, especi
ally in the Hooghly district, where the
harvest will not exceed half an average
crop.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Farm Laborers on a strIke.

ABERDEEN Is. d., Sept. 22.-Threshing
hands in this vicinity are on a strike for
more than 81 % per day. The strike is
rapidly spreading, and may involve the
whole of Brown and the adjoining coun-
ties. For two days the city has been
overrun with strikers.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Fifty-Seven BuiIdings Bu,,ed

MoNCroN IN. b., Sept. 22.-At Buc-
touche ffty-seven buildings, houses and
stores, were burned last night The fire
is supposed to have been incendiary.
Twenty families were rendered homeless.
The losses aggregate 100000; partially
insured
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Patriotic Sons of America.

LEBANON pa, Sept. 22.-The national
camp of the Patriotic Order of Sons of
America is in session in this city. The
Committee on Constitution recommended
a number of changes, the most important
of which admits colored men to member
ship. No decision was reached.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Colonel streator indicted.

PITTsBURG Pa.), Sept. 22.-True bills
were found by the Grand Jury to-day
against Colonel Hawkins, Lieutenant
Colonel Streator and Surgeon Grimm, of
the Tenth Regiment, National Guard of
Pennsylvania, for assault and battery in
the Private Iams case. Two indictments
were returned against each of the de-
feDdantS
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
BANKRUPTCIES in England.

LONDON, Sept. 22-The report of the
Inspector of Bankruptcy was
made public to-day. The increase in
bankruptcy since his last report is at
tributed to the collapse of Barring Bros. q
Co. and the effects Of the Mckinley tariff
bill.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Successful swindlers.

MADRID, Sept. 22.-Two men represent
ing themselves agents of the Credit Mo-
biler recently arrived at San Sebastian
and opening an alleged branch of that
institution, they obtained 5000 in de-
posts and then absconded
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Mrs, Harrison NIuch Rette,.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-Mrs. Harri-
son passed comfortable day, and this
evening was reported stronger and bet
ter. An improvement in her appetite is
one OF the most favorable symptoms,
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23

Smith. Maber, Herget and Hennessey
were released on bonds this evening.
The minimum penalty for engaging in or
abetting a prZe-fght, in case of convic-
ton, is a fine of $1,000 or Imprisonment
for one year. The outcome Of these cases
will be awaited with great interest by the
sporting fraternitY
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23

KILLS HIS CHILD AND BATTLES HIS
FACE IN HER BLOOD.

Two Important Centennials in the
History of France Celebrated
Throughout That Republic - The
l,ocoI0 Apo ef'5 ,nent Made by
the New York Legislature De-
clared Constitutional-Ch Res
idents of New York, in Mass Meet
ing, Protest Against the Enforce
ment of the Exclusion Act.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
United Christian Workers.

TORONTO (Ont.), Sept. %. - Seceders
from the Salvation Army have reorgan-
lied under the name of United Christian
Workers" At general conference there
were 300 delegates and members. p w.
Philpott. whose charges against General
Booth led to the revolt, was elected p resi-
dent
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
Army and Navy Union.

DETROIT (Mich.), Sept. 22.-Hundreds
of people witnessed this afternoon the
parade of the Army and Navy Union,
composed of regulars from Fort Wayne,
seven companies of the Fourth Regiment
OF State troops and about 300 members OF
the Army and Navy Union.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-23
A Mining Man Drowned.

PORTLAND, Sept. 22.-Word has been
received here that A. A. Beebe, mining
man, we'll known in the Northwest,
while crossing the Pen d'OreilIe River on
a raft, was carried over Kettle Falls. The
body has not been recovered.