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The record-union., 1895-01-12
BANANAS RIDE

From Bluefields 10y Way of New Or
leans and the sunset Route.
The experiment OF bringing bananas TO
California over the Sunset Route from
New Orleans began some time ago, but
is now assured OF being steady and i'm
portant business, and this choice fruit is
TO come 10 US regularly from Surinam
Dutch Guiana and from Bluefields,
Nicaragua Mosquito Territory.
The annual shipments from the colony
OF SurInam exceed 100000 punches. and
the NIcaraguan export is equal to it, if
not in excess.
Henderson, Brown & Co. yesterday re-
celved direct over the Sunset Route. in
splendid order, a carload Of the luscious
fruit, there being between 100 and 800
bunches to the car. The house is making
a speciality OF the shipments, no one else
being engaged in 1t here.
Attention was drawn 10 the matter by
seeing the splendid punches OF fruit un-
loaded from the cars, two OF which fully
lreighted have come 10 Sacramento with
in a month.
The banana from Surinam and from
Bluenelds Is far larger and of a much
better uavor than those received from
Paclnc ports, and come in better condi-
ton, because not spotted by salt water.
ana being larger keep better, while the
transportation by the Sunset Route is to
their advantage III the ripening process.
HARD times have increased the sales of
DR.. Prices Baking Powder The in
crease shows that consumers have an eve.
not 10 the quality OF its work alone. bu I
to the great saving il insures by reason
of its superior strength.
The record-union., 1895-01-12
Evangelist Norrison.

Rev. II. c. Morrison, the evangelist,
who has been preaching in the Methodist
churches OF the city during the week, is
a man to be heard. He is perfectly fear
less. and yet gentle and modest, fresh and
bright. with clear analysis, and rising at
times TO the level OF the orator.
While all his sermons have been ex-
cellent, two or three have been espe-
c!ally great, producing profound i'm
pressions on a!l who heard him. Those
who have listened critically find much to
admire, and all have been helped spiritu-
ally.
He will preach each evening of next
week in the Seventh-street Methodist
Church. All classes of citizens should
hear him. AS s preacher and revivalist
he ranks high.
The record-union., 1895-01-12
JACK RABBITS, OR COYOTES?
The Scalp Industry Receives a Checb
by the Supervisors.

The Scalp Industry Receives a ChecI,
by the Supervisors.
j. a. Woodson appeared before the
Board OF Supervisors yesterday and ex-
tended an invitation TO the mem bers to be
present at the meeting Of the State Road
Convention called to meet in this CITY on
the Sth of next month. The invitation
was accepted, and the mem bers of the
board signifed their intention of being
present
David Healy was elected County
Scavenger at a salary of Sl5 per month.
Martin Netzel, who WAS reelected
Janltor OF the Hall of Records. presented
the board with what he supposed was a
box OF tine cigars. When be opened the
box, to his dismay, he found only a few
cigar stumps and some small stones. the
latter put III TO give it the proper weight.
w etZel was much chagrined at the
joke played on him. He had left the
cigars In the County License Collector 5
olnce short time before, and someone
exchanged boxes with him. The MISS
ing cigars were atterward found and
everyone present enjoyed a pleasant
smoke. Then Wetzel was happy again.
Joseph Tomliuson OF Folsom sent in
eight scalps which he said were taken
from that number of coyotes. but the
board rejected them on the ground that
the ears had been trimmed and the nose
on each scalp cut Otf
County Clerk Hamilton, who is an ex-
pert on ''varmints," said they were not
coyote scalps at all, but looked as
though they were taken from iacllrab-
bits.
Four other coyote scalps were de-
stroyed in the presence OF the board.
During the day the board allowed a
number OF claims against the county and
the various swamp land districts.
recess was then taken until 10 o'clock
this morning.
The record-union., 1895-01-12
Eell's Book Auction.

AT O'Clock this afternoon Bell & Co.
will begin their great auction sale at 42O
street OF choice books from one of the
largest publishing houses in America
The consignment is a large one and en-
braces all the popular Iatter-day and
standard works. The sale will be re-
sumeu this evening at ! o'clock,
The record-union., 1895-01-12
Her Pocket Was picked.

A lady who attended the inaugural
ceremonies yesterday says her pocket was
picked while she was standing in the
gallery OF the Assembly Chamber. and
her purse containing IS and a silver
thImDle stolen.
The record-union., 1895-01-12
Reddick Bauuuetad.

Senators Orr, VOORHEES,, Flint, Androus
and others gave farewell banquet to
Lieutenant-G Governor Reddick last NIGHT
at the MaIsOn Faure, in which the pain of
parting was tempered by happy speeches
and witty remarks.
The record-union., 1895-01-12
NOtaries Public.

Governor Markham has appointed the
following list OF Notaries Public which
was submitted to the Senate yesterday
and approved: J. e. Bawden, J. II. Giles.
W. 4. Downs and Jackson Dennis OF
Sutter Creek, and Allen McWayne Of
DrytOwu, AmadOr County.
The record-union., 1895-01-12
Appraisement of Estates.

c. a. Jansen, Samuel Mcdonald and
George 2. Royster, appraisers of the es-
tate OF Mary La France, deceased, have
appraised the estate at Sl3, ,525.
Il. ,. Wachhorst, George p. Royster
and Thomas NJ. Diviny, appraisers OF tile
estate OF Silas Bumpus, deceased, have
appraised the estate at $500.
The record-union., 1895-01-12
Only a Jawbone Battle.

The case against NJ. Hirsh, accused of
disturbing the peace of s. Stein, was dis
missed in the Police Court Yesterday
morning. The evidence proved it to be
u simple case of jawbone between rival
junk dealers.
The record-union., 1895-01-12
Nliilard's Condition.

Private advices from Lieutenant-G G ov-
ernor Millard state that he is steadily i'm
proving and hopes to soon be able n
come TO Sacramento. His certificate that
he has taken the oath OF Office is now on
on the way here.
The record-union., 1895-01-12

DOYLE-Tn this city, January 9th, William.
beloved husband OF Lizzie Doyle father of
Mrs. j. D. Coylel, q native of Ireland, aged
6 : years, months ana , days
EE-Frienus and cQualnJanceS are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral this af-
ternoon at $50 O'Clock, from his late resi-
deuce, 1850 2 street; thence to the Cathe-
dral, Eleventh and X Streets where funeral
services Will be held.
this city, January 9th.
c. II. Huelsman, husband OF Mrs Kate
HueIsman father of Mrs. George Newman
Miss Eda II. Huelsman of Sacramento and
p. J. HuelSnan of san Jose. q native OF
Germany, aged 63 years, 8 months and ! :
days.
A-FuneraI will take place sunday after
noon, January 13th. at , O'Clock. under the
auspices Of schiller Lodge. I. O. Q. E.'s Tenn
pie, corner Ninth and X streets.
The record-union., 1895-01-12
Better Late Than Never.

Superior Judge Catlin yesterday issued
an order directing County Clerk Hamil-
ton to hie the statements of election ex-
penses of H. D. owen, Justice of the
feace-elect, and Charles Schoech, Con-
staDle-elecL Of Franklin TownshiD and
issue to them certificates of their cleo
tIOn.
The record-union., 1895-01-12
Slipped on a Stairway,

William Kiedel, a young man well
known in this city, is confined at the
AIdge Home, suffering from a severe
strain caused by slipping on the sniraI
stairway in Pylhian Castle last Monday
RNaninU 49,
The record-union., 1895-01-12

WHY does real economy prescribe the
use OF DR.. Prices Baking Powder? Be-
cause 1t Is stronger, purer and more
wholesome than any other.
The record-union., 1895-01-12

CLOSING OUT SALE.-Entire stock of
watches, clocks, jewelry aud silverware
at auction daily at ESQ and 1880. Safe aud
fixtures FOR sale. Popular Jewelry Store,
Seventh and * streets.
The record-union., 1895-01-12

FREE Theosophical lecture, DIR. Cook on
"harma,h tomorrow night, Pythian
Castle Hall, upstairs.
The record-union., 1895-01-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Arrivals at the Capital Hotel yesterday:
L. B. Clarke, j. 4. Crumb, San Jose: &.
w. Duden, Latrobe; j. \. Haste. Il. b.
The record-union., 1895-01-12

a SOCIAL at Old Pavilion on January
18th by Foresters' Band. Gents, 25c.
The record-union., 1895-01-12

The leading music store in Northern
California IS the Cooper Music Company
(Neale, EiIers Co.., 81 street.
The record-union., 1895-01-12

MARRIED ladies try SECURE. Take no
substitute. See general notice column.
The record-union., 1895-01-12

The patrons of DR.. Prices Baking
Powder having tested its merits COM
prehend its value.
The record-union., 1895-01-12

TRY McAforry's Teas. They are the
best in the market. 5Si NJ street.
The record-union., 1895-01-12
BORN.
DIED.

this city, December 2Sth. TO
the wife OF a. l.. Fortson. son.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-04-19
BIG JUMP IN OIL.
Mighty Forces Behind The Recent
Advance in Price,

Back of the unprecedented rise in oil
prices there have been mighty forces at work,
the significance OF which has been yery
adroity concealed. Chief OF these is the
completion of the deal between the Stapdard
Gently went into effect. Negotiations were
begun a year ago, but the Standard couldno
carry out its part OF the contract which
called for the annihilation of all competing
interests which would be liable to prove
disturbing factor in Russia chosen half of
the world.
The Standard squandered millions of
money in order to bring about the desired
result. 1t put oil on the European market
for less than the cost of production, but the
independents" didn't give in. They formed
satisfactory alliance with German retiners,
and have been able to hold their own ever
since, although many predict that the Stand
ards latest coup will sooner or later wipe
them out OF existence. The Standard is re-
ported to have contracts OF its own to I'LL for
two months to come, and because of the
scarcity it is paying double the price for
some of it. This is believed by many to ac-
count for the remarkable rise OF 70 points in
pipe line certificates during the week
and the advance OF posted market prices
upward to 60 points. But isn't 1t quite
possible that the trust officials thought
the United States pipe line interests had con-
tracted to deliver 500, 900 barrels somewhere
around 81 barrel, and in order to carry out
their contract they must have it, whatever
the price? In other words, that the inde-
pendent refiners have sold what they didn't
have, counting upon their ability to get 1t
when they were ready at reasonable prices.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-04-19
Penalty for Child InsurH nee.

The legislative committee on lnsur-
ance has reported bill prohibiting
companies from insuring children un-
der 10 years of age. This bill is
exactly the one asked for by the petit
TONERS in the hearings which have
been going on for such long time,
except that penalty of 800 is fixed
for each violation of the statute. This
report is regarded as decided victory
for the society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Children, which WAS back of
the bill, and for Mr.. Reed, the attor-
ney who alone represented the petit
TONERS, against an array of very able
counsel on the other side, but the
matter is not yet settled by any means,
and the law proposed will not go on
the statute books until after hard
fight in both house and senate, if il
does even then. The members of the
committee had great difficulty in max
ing up their minds ON the bill, and
apparently some Of those who are moi
recorded as dissenters are yet not en-
tirely in accord with the bill, but they
will probably not oppose it. On the
other hand, some OF the dissenterl
recognize the existence of evils il
child insura nee, but do not feel tina
it is wise to go as far as the bill car
ries the law. They would have beer
glad to agree on compromise if on
had been possible, or to frame q ney
| bill, BEN MARcATo.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-04-19
THE BIG MEAT COMBINE.
viii the Federal Gov ernment be Able
to Bring Down Prices.

Will the federal government be able to
oreak the meet combine and bring prices OF
oeef down to the normal figure? After read
ing what the members of the "Big Four"
have to say on the subject, the Washington
authorities frankly confess that the outlook
for reduction in the present outrageous
prices is decidedly gloomy. Although
they gave no doubt that the Chicago meat
monopolists are largely responsible for the
existing high prices, they recognize also
that the scarcity Of cattle has much to do
with it, and that 1t would be difficult
task for the government to prove that Chica-
20 men have violated the antitrust law to
an extent which will enable the federal au-
thorities to prosecute the offenders, and
thereby bring about reduction in the prices.
Secretary Morton was asked about the sit
uation. There is little to be said, he OBJ
served, sin relation to the inquiries which
sent to the cattle centres Of the country.
There have been no replies to them as yet,
and the questions were Of such nature that
several days must elapse before can
get full reports to my inquiries. "You
ask for figures showing the consump-
ton OF beef, pork and mutton IN
the country. The department has not the
figures. There is neither money nor machin'
cry at hand to get them. 1t is my opinion
that the figures showing the consumption OF
meats in this country do not exist in the gov
ernment departments. Our records are
blank on that subject.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-04-19
BOSTON LETTER.
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE. |
Paintings In the Library.

Boston now has an opportunity 10
feast its eyes on the beautiful series OF
paintings which Mr.. L. A. Abbey has
executed for the new public library.
Mr.. Abbey is supervising the work OF
putting the pictures in place, and he
is assisted by number of skilled work
men. And it requires skill of no mean
order TO put these hugh canyasses on
the walls without injuring them, for
when the work is completed they are
PRACTICAL Y a part of the wall. The
paintings themselves, about which so
much has been said that is laudatory,
both in London and New York, will
be found to meet every expectation,
for they are indeed wonderful. Moth
ing like them has ever been seen in
this city, and ii is doubtful if there is
anything to equal them in the wide
world, and certainly no artist ever I'M
dertook to depict and bring, as it
were, into real life, snch a mystical
legend as the "Holy Grail, of which
there are so many different versions.
At first glance it seems almost q
shame to put such beautiful work in
such dark room, for the room is not
well lit, but the artist evidently had
this fact in mind, and the pictures
seem to add light to the place. OF
course this is the room which is the
most frequented by the public, and
here the pictures will have n larger
audience than in any other room in
the building, and thus impress a
greater number of people than they
would if in n less conspicuous place.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-04-19
Luxury In Mountain REGIONS.

The foremost hotels of New Eng
lands famous summer resorts are max
ing rapid strides toward that state of
completeness which heretofore has only
great cities. fne Iei-Known Mount
Pleasant House, at the White Noun
tains, has been undergoing extensive
repairs, no less than 100000 having
been expended during the past year.
Some fifty or more rooms have been
added, increasing its capacity to four
hundred and fifty. An expansive view
of the White Mountains is obtainable
from every room in the house, and the
furnishings of the entire establish
ment are complete and exquisite in
every detail. Electric lights and steam
heat, beautiful surroundings, fine
cuisine and excellent service going to-
wards making it not only a famous but
decidedly pleasant summer home.
Another pleasing departure is the
opening of the house early in the sea-
son and keeping it open till late into
the fall, lengthening the season fully
one mO0Iu. ut OlutL AAf tAAA
section are not slow in recognizing the
demands of the summer traveller anc
they likewise have made extensive al
terations and improvements. Among
them might be mentioned the Profile
and Crawford Houses and the Fabyar
House. The Algonquin at St. Andrews
n. B., has already attained so high
standard that it would seem task to tr.
and improve it but the managers have
exerted themselves greatly IN thell
endeayors for this year and with th'
extensive alterations and improvement
which have been made, the alread.
beautiful house presents many IN
creased advantages to its extensive pat
ronage and which bids fair to great,
increase during the coming season
The Wentworth House at Newcastle
N. H., has already an enyiable reputa
ton and the improvements OF tn
year have added greatly to its service
There are many other well known hos
teleries which might be mentione
which are in the same march of ad
yancement and the vacationist thi
year will find them in better wa
for service and appointment than eve
before.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-04-19
Boston's Expenses.

City Auditor James H. Dodge has
submitted his report of the receipts
and expenditures of the city of Boston
for the year ending Jan. 81, 1895.
The city had balance in the treasury
Jan. 81, 1894, of s2,973, 1887. 1t
cost Boston just sls, 646.35 TO sustain
the common council for the year. OF
this 81, 59S. 36 was for clerk and messen-
ger hire, Refreshments for individuals
and for committees we're S4,5l9, car
riage hire and travelling expenses
SS, ,062. so, 20 badges for the council
men of 1894 1926. OF the S39, S57. 43
spent by the board of aldermen, S1S,
900 was for salaries of the IL at 81, 500
each. The carriage hire and travelling
expenses were 81, ITO. Al; expenses of
the investigation OF public institutions
81 sos. 90. The soldiers relief dis
bursements, which come under the ex-
penses of the board of aldermen,
amounted to S202, 344, 26. The fol-
lowing gives a comprehensive state
ment OF the expenses of the city: The
gross expenditures of the city for the
year were s31, 409, 9S5. As, less So
80, AL. SO on various accounts,
leaving the real expenditures on
account of the city for the
year ending Jan. 81, 1895, includ-
ing state tax and license revenue paid
the state S22, 099, 543. 56. The borrow
ing capacity of the city for 1895 is
S2,269, 424. The city treasurer has
paid with money received from the
sinking fund commissioners and from
taxes the following amount of debt:
City loans matured 81, ,462, 500 and
other loans of S273, $40. 43. The city
income foots up S32, $50, 1888 for
the year. OF this amount S142, ,097. 13
was reimbursement from the state on
account of soldiers relief; 81, 706,-
746.27 from sinking fund commission
ers, 5000, 800 on city certificates for
loans, Sl55, 502.S from ferry depart
ment, S62, 226. IA from hospital depart
ment, Sill, 165. 03 on interest on bank
deposits, overdue taxes, sewer and
paving assessments, 81, ,092, 037 from
liquor licenses, 1908, 3,6l5 from pre-
MUM on loans, 500, 0,7l0.70 from
rents, S179, 942. So from street depart
ment, S12, ,s68, ,825.61 from taxes,
81, 696, GIG. 81 from Cochituate water
works, S706, 900 on Cochituate water
debt, $3.50, 269. SO from Mystic water
works, s5S7, ,S1S.71 from state bank
tax; public institutions department,
500, 520. 0S; laying out and construc-
ton of highways, s147, 7,946.22.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-04-19

The failure Of the first effort to
launch the steamship st. Paul, at Phil
adelphia, recalls to the New York Tri.
bune similar incident in the case Of
the American war vessel Trenton.
which ship was lost in the Samoan
hurricane in 1889. She was built at
the New York Navy Yard in 1875, and the
first attempt to launch her was on De-
cember 30 OF that year. The construc-
tion officers and workmen worked hard
for two hours, the length of time that
was spent on the st. Paul, but the
ship could not be got in to the yater.
Then the efforts were abandoned until
New Years Day, and she was success.
fully hoated. This experience was
sufficient to excite the superstitious
fears of sailors, and the subsequent
disaster doubtless provoked many an
81 told you so.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-04-19
ISLAND POND. VT, FRIDAY. APRIL 10. 1895.
Vandals are enemies.

We all know 1t, and there are prob
ably as many in Gotham 10 the square
inch of territory as any spot on earth
that | know of. But AS we grow old
er, We grow to have more respect for
the traditions and associations of the
past, and take more delight in wit
Messing reminders of the 'good old
times. Those iconoclasts who are con-
stantly tearing old landmarks down,
and destroying every possible vestige
of historical places and objects, are a
terror to every community. 1t often
said that the patriotism of people is
best judged by the venerntion of his
torical associations, traditions and
landmarks. There is more truth than
poetry in this. But new organiza-
tion has come to the rescue, called the
Society to Pres rive Scenic and His
toric Places and Objects. The state,
on March 26, granted to the society
trustees the right to buy or acquire
by bequest, or devise real estate and
personal property up to the value of
81, 100000, this property to he of
scenic or historic interest. The con-
dition of the grant was that they
put whatever they acquired into proper
shape, and admit the public free of
charge. The trustees propose to agi-
tate the uses and benefits of the society
vigorously, and it is thought that it
will be matter of months only, until
there will be definite historical mark
ing and ownership of various places
now only vaguely known. There will
also be a strong opposition to the de-
struction of the fine scenery and things
that should and could be matters of
pride and interest to every American.
The high character of the men who
have been attracted to this enterprise
may insure its success.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-04-19
Building Will Cost s2,1OO,OOO.

1t is estimated that the new eleven
story building to be erected on the
site of the old fremont House will
cost 50, 100000. The main entrance
will be about the centre of the Ire
mont side. Owing to the difference
in grade from fremont place to Ire
mont street, the second story of the
building on Tremontplace will become
the entrance story of that side, and it
is probable that the second story of
the building will be divided into small
stores, which can be entered on a level
with fremont place or by elevators
from the main entrance one story
lower. The facades probably will be
of light gray freestone, although this
is undecided as yet. Should stone not
be used for the entire front, the first
three stories will be of brick, with
sandstone trimming. The whole will
be surmounted by metal cornice,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-04-19

The Executive Council is unable to
discover the site either of the first
town meeting held in America or of
the first public school supported by
general taxation. This fact will be
communicated to the Legislature by
the governor in a special message.
The Legislature last year passed re-
solve providing ''that there be ex-
pended out of the treasury S15, 900
under the direction of the governor
and council in procuring suitable
monuments to mark the site of the
first town meeting held in America
and of the first free public school
supported by general taxation" In
accordance with the resolve the Exec
utive Council set upon the task,
through a subcommittee of finding
the sites. This subcommittee con-
sisted of the lieutenant governor and
Councillors Leeson and Stevens. Ex-
haustive hearings were given, and Dor
chester, Salem, Dedham and numerous
othes cities and towns of the Common
wealth came forward to claim the mon
umental tropics. The committee
was visited by q man from Maine, who
strenuously claimed that the first towr
meeting was held in the backwoods Of
that state, the broad language of the
resolve inviting claimants from al
/ America. They have come to unan'
imous decision that it is practically
impossible to determine with any de
gree of certainty where the monuments
| belong.