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The record-union., 1896-05-03
SANTA ROSA CARNIVAL.
The Festival Closes in a Veritable
Blaze of Glory.

SANTA ROSA, May 2.-The carnival
closed in a veritable blaze of glory to-
night. Ten thousand people gathered
around the Courthouse square to wit
ness the fireworks display. The exhibit
ton was creditable one, and the spec
tators returned to their homes well
pleased with their evenings entertain
ment. There were many handsome and
striking set pieces, including a profile
of Queen Laura and many other de-
signs The exhibition lasted about an
hour, and ended with the usual letters
of fire bidding the audience goodnight,
and Santa Rosas carnival of 1896 was
at an end.
The record-union., 1896-05-03
House of Commons "BuIJs.o

Two rather good bulls are attri-
buted to the late Sir George Campbell.
On one occasion he had been calling at
tention in the House of Commons to
some abuse in Indian administration.
and proceeded to observe that he had
further revelations to make concerning
other scandals, in comparison with
which this one was "a mere flea a-bite in
the ocean" Another time, when speak
ing about military affairs in India. he
declared that ''the pale face of the Brit
ish soldier was the backbone of our In
dian army. London Spectator.
The record-union., 1896-05-03
Jones Found Guilty.

CARSON CITY (Nev), May John
r. Jones, formerly melter and refiner at
the Carson Mint, was to-day found
guilty Of stealing bullion from that in
stitution, and Will appear for sentence
on Monday next. So far as known,
Jones conviction, following that OF
James r. Heney, his assistant, who was
recently sentenced for completely in the
steal. will terminate the mint fraud
lo1
The record-union., 1896-05-03
The rIurder OF Caleb Dorsey.

SONORA, May 2-The preliminary
examination of ]. T. Newcomer, charged
with the murder of Colonel Caleb Dor
sey. was held before Justice w. S.
Cooper to-day. The testimony was sub
stantially the same rs that given be-
fore the Coroner's jury. Nothing of
special note was brought out. New
conner, under the instructions of his
counsel, declined to testify. The pris-
oner was held to appear before the Su-
perior Court on a charge of murder.
The record-union., 1896-05-03

The loss to Fuller & Co. is very
heavy. They are unable at present to
estimate it. but in all probability it
will exceed 100000, covered by partial
insurance
"The fire department did excellent
work, and by their efforts the total
destruction of the Fuller premises was
prevented
The record-union., 1896-05-03
Death of a Pioneer.

NAPA, May Is. w. Gildersleeve.
a pioneer who came around the Horn in
1919. died here last night. He was a ma
tive of New York. and was born in
1876 During the early gold excitement
he mined for while, but soon went to
farming For five years he has lived
a retired life in this city.
The record-union., 1896-05-03

The Transsiberian Railway pro-
crosses so rapidly that the line from
Moscow to the important commercial
point, Lake Baikal, will be finished by
the END of next year. In less than three
years later the line will be completed
to .VladivoStock, the Russian naval
station OH the Pacific
The record-union., 1896-05-03
The Stanfords Badly Beaten.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, May .
Stanford met with a most decisive de-
feat in the second intercollegiate base
ball game with Berkeley this afternoon
The cardinal wearers We're simply out
played. Score: Berkeley 13. Stan
fordS :,
The record-union., 1896-05-03

Pope Leo, during the cold weather in
Rome, when he goes to st. Peters and
is carried through the Vatican gardens.
sits in a red and gilt chair, which is all
lnclosed in glass, and thus the fragile
old man of So is protected from the
weather and is preserved in good health
The record-union., 1896-05-03
Senator Hale's Residence Burned.

ELLSWORTH (Me) May 2.-The
residence of Senator Hale was burned
this morning. Loss $4,000, insurance
$4,000. The house was unoccupied.
but was undergoing repairs The valu-
able library and furnishings in the main
house were saved
The record-union., 1896-05-03

Miss Duffy-I hear that you are en-
gagged to young Solder, the plumber?
Miss Puffy-It's fact, Jane 1T al
ways struck me that he was a cold, cal
lous creature" well, Jane, / confess
that he does not do very much cooing
but on billing he cannot be surpassed. ;
Texas SiftingS.
The record-union., 1896-05-03
Excessive Rain in Oregon.

PORTLAND (Or), May 2-The ex-
cessive rainfall of the past forty-eight
hours, which has been general through
out the State, is proving very detri-
mental to the fruit crop. Peaches are
practically destroyed, and the prune
yield is estimated at one-quarter of
full crop. The extent of damage to other
fruits cannot be told yet.
The record-union., 1896-05-03
Suicide of a City Official.

PHOENIX (Ariz). May u. Wood,
City Assessor and a prominent Repub-
Iican politician. committed suicide this
evening at his residence by shooting
himself through the brain. No motive
for the deed can be ascertained. So far
as known, his accounts with the city are
correct. He leaves a widow and child.
The record-union., 1896-05-03

1rresolution is a heavy stone rolled up
hill by weak child, and moved a little
UP just to fall back again.-W. Rider.
The gain of lying is nothing else but
not to be trusted of any, nor to be be-
lieved when we say the truth.-Sir w.
Raleigh
The record-union., 1896-05-03
Gold Reserve.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-The treas
ury gold reserve at the close of business
to-day stood at $123, ,S36, 913. The with
drawals for the day were S145.9OO.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
DREAMS OF DRESS.

In not few cases the gloves and shoes
this season match the costume.
The norfolk style OF costume will be in
high vogue all summer for yachting, cy-
cling, travelling and tennis wear.
Crossed corsages and many pretty fchu
effects appear upon some of the dainty
and most poetic creations of French genius.
Gloves this summer will more frequently
match the gown than they have done Of
late, the white and tan colors being less of
a universal livery.
Jacket bodices Of dresden brocade In
dainty colorings are worn with stylish aft
ernoon toilets of mohair, plain peau de
sole, fancy silk or etamine.
The linen duck, holland, Russian crash
and pique suits are very natty and stylish
this year, but they share honors with the
handsome grass linen toilets.
Among the dainty French novelties of
the season are sabran vest fronts of bead
wrought or spangled mousseline de SOLE
chiffon and cream white net.
Lace wrist ruffles partly yelling the hand
are in great favor. This soft beautiful gar
niture falling over delicate white hand
enhances it's charm and is also 80 accom-
modating that 1t tends to conceal the i'm
perfection Of hand that is too large or
horid or exhibits other defects.
Some very stunning Paris hats--stun-
ming Is the word-receiYed by Fifth ave
nue. importer this week are In broad brim-
med Rembrandt and pompadour shapes
weighted with chaplets of grasses, brambles
and hazel Aeaves, this pale green foliage
taking the place of the ivy and green wheat
80 popular last year.-New York Post.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
cURIosITIEs oF INsEoT LIFE.

A newly discovered west African butter
fly spins cocoon which resembles a mask
made for human face.
A recently opened guano cave in Georgia
was found TO be inhabited by great swarIns
Of white dies having yellow legs and pale
pink eyes
In India there Is a species Of butterfly In
which the male has the left wing yellow
and the right one red The colors on the
female are vice versa
In Hawaii and other islands Of the Sand
witch group there is a species Of flying ant
which moves through the air backward as
easily as It can forward
The atlas moth, gigantic fur coated,
night flying insect Of central Brazil, is
said to be the very lnrgest winged bug In
the world. 1t measures IA inches from
tip TO tip.
The air fox, or flying mouse, of Borneo
Is a moth but two inches less in wing
spread than the Brazilian wonder mem
toned above. This queer creature has a
head shaped something like that of a fox
or a mouse st. Louis Republic
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

New York, July 81. = FLoUR-state and
western quiet and steady; city mills patents, o.
04e5; winter patents, Sa46dD4. 90; city mills
clears, $780, winter straights, S9.9O19.90.
WHEAT--No. 2 red opened steady on the
better feeling In Wall street and rains in the
winter wheat belt, ruling dull but fairly steady
all the morning; September, 6e a-l6069 1-l6c.
December, "a a16dD8tI4o.
OORN-No. quiet but steady; September,
$3.50; October, 32gsc
0ATS-No. lnaetive track, white, state
stgb27bSc.; track, white, western, s4027l6c.
P0RK-Dull; old 20 new mess, S7.7b@a7b
family. se.7b0l060.
LAHD-Weaker; prime western steam. S8J6.
nominal.
BuTTER-Quiet state dairy. lO0lASfo.; state
creanery, llIf0l6o.
oHEESE-Quiet; state, large. 51S@0s1e.;
small, 61s8Tc-
EGGS-steady; state and Pennsylvania,
lab6Dlto., western. llDl1c.
SUGAR-Raw easy; fair refining. 27sc.; CEN
srifusaL % test, s9tc.; refined quiet; crushed,
SIC; powdered. &c
TURPENTINE-Steady elIfae6c.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

CARBoNDALR, Ills, July ga disas-
trous railroad wreck occurred on the Chi
cago and Texas railroad about one mile
south of Murphysboro. A trestle over Fig
Muddy creek gave way as the result Of re-
cent rains, and one passenger coach was
dltohed. Twelve persons were injured,
two OF whom may die A broken rail
penetrated the mail car In which was Mail
Clerk Hamilton OF this city, but he es-
capped Without serious injury. The injured
are Mrs. Mcclure Of Mcclure Station,
bruised; Andrew Childers Of Murphys-
boro, bruised face and hand; Scott Hinoh-
leleff of Carbondale, badly out about the
face; George Siebert Of Bloomfield, Mo-,
jaw broken and injured internally in the
breast, serious; Mrs. G. 8. Drew, an engi-
neer's wife, going to her husband at Bos-
ton with five children, COLLAR bone broken
and out about the face one Of her ohil-
dren, faoe cut badly; another, head
bruised, and a third. spine injured and
arm broken; B. Fl. Herman of Witten-
berg, Mo-, out on head and bruised on
knee; George Quaokenbos, Cape Girardeau,
bruised on head and face; Frank Ander-
son, Grand Tower. nose broken; Drum
mer II. We're of St Louis, bruised.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
DEATH IN THE FLOOD
NINE PERSONS KILLED IN A CLOUD
BURST IN KENTUCKY.

Great Damage 20 Farm Property and
Growing Crops-Disastrous Wreck In
Illinois Caused by Heavy Rains--Msny
People In5ured-
FRANKFORT, Ky, July 2.--Nine lives
were lost as the result Of the oioudburst
on Benson creek. The dead are James
Bradley, wife and four children, and Mrs.
Bryant q widow and two children. They
lived In a fiat along the Benson creek,
which rose 90 rapidly that the houses
washed away before the occupants knew
Of their danger. Mrs Bryant is daugh-
ter Of Squire Dan Moore, candidate for
county judge
James Sudduth, tenant, made a mi
rAoulous escape, with his family. He lives
In Benson valley. He was awakened BY
the storm and discovered that the creek
had swollen and was likely to sweep his
house away. He swan over a mile, pro-
cured horse, and they made their escape
from the house only few minutes before
1t was washed away by the rush Of the
water.
Traffic on both the Louisville, Cincin-
natl and Lexington and Short Line d.
vision Of Louisville and Nashville is sus.
pended, and the Louisville and Nashville
and Chesapeake and Ohio trains will go
over the Louisville Southern tracks via
Lexington.
A half dozen or more county bridges
have been washed away. Hundreds of
acres Of crops are totally ruined, and 1t lie
impossible TO even approximate the dam
age. Trains ran to the bridge from both
directions, but the waters were so violent
that 1t was impossible to to transfer pas
sengers by boat or otherwise.
The bodies of Bradley, his wife and two
children beve been recovered. Many peo-
pie living In Benson valley left their
houses and waded out through the mad
waters, only escaping a few minutes be-
fore the buildings were carried away.
The destruction to property In many
parts Of Franklin county is complete.
Damage is estimated at ei00, 900 at the
lowest figure and is probably great deal
more
A tramp who was refused lodging by
James HNFlett saved the HIVES Of his fam
lily. He stopped In the barn, afterward
came to the door and awoke the family in
time for them to get out. Coroner Dehony
held on inquest On the bodies recovered
and returned verdiots Of accidental drown
Ing. They we're James G. Bradley, father
Emma T., wife; Elroy, aged 8; Widow
Mollle Bryant and children, Ellison, aged
O.; Nora, aged lS, and Thomas Massie
colored. The remains Of Flora Bradley
have not been recovered. Dan Moore ran
from the Bryant houses and oried to the
family to flee for their lives. They were
| too late
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
JOY, temperance and repose,
Slam the door the DOCTORS nose.
SUMMER HINTS.

Your own home is n pretty good
summer resort, after all is said.
Cans of potted meats or fish may
be kept some time after they are
opened and partly used, if they are
covered with a little melted but
ter or lard and kept in q cool place.
This makes the contents air tight
and is easily removed when needed.
When clothes become wrinkled
from packing or from any cause the
wrinkles may be removed by hang
ing in a heated room over night.
Keep your rooms dark while the
morning sun is on them and you
will find them much more habitable
in the evening.
Charcoal Iisone of the best friends
of the housewife. All sorts of uten-
sils which have become musty
through disuse or impregnated with
the odors of strong vegetables
Jnrough constant use may be pur1-
fed by rinsing in water in which
powdered charcoal is sprinkled.
Charcoal placed in the compart-
ments of a refrigerator in which
strong smelling foods are kept will
prevent the odors from reaching
the butter, milk and other odor alb
sorbing foods.
Feathers uncurled by damp wealth
er are quickly dried by shaking over
fire in which salt has been thrown
Weak and tired eyes are refreshed
by bathing with warm salt water.
To keep kid gloves soft and in
good condition, put them in a tin
box with a piece of ammonia, which
however, must not touch the gloves.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
SILVER REPUBLICANS.
Teller and Associates Issue n Manifest
Urging Support of Bryan.

Teller and Associates Issue a Manifesto
Urging Support of Bryan.
DENVER, July Ex-senator Teller and
IL of his associates who left the national
Republican convention have made public
an address to the silver RepublioaDs of
the country, setting forth their views Of
the situation. The silver Republican con-
gressmen and senators have been In con-
ference at Manitou for several days over
this statement. In addition to those sign
ing the address Senator Pettigrew Of
South Dakota and Senator Cannon Of
Utah are declared to be in sympathy with
It, although Senator Cannon was not
present at the conference, owing to busi-
ness engagements in Boston. The address
is in part as follows:
"We deem Il fitting that we, who have
heretofore affiliated with the national Re
publican party and who have rejected the
financial plank Of the platform adopted at
St Louis and refused to support the nom
inees of the convention, should state cur
position In the present campaign and give
briefly our reasons in support thereof
when certain delegates to the national
Republican convention repudlated the
financial plank of the platform and with
drew from the convention, we determined
tilhV VIZ MOulu HlNb OuI buppOAb W buOn
candidates as should appear most willing
and capable in aiding In the restoration
of silver to its rightful place as standard
money.
1.-THE Democratic party in Chicago con-
vention has taken a position In its plat
form so pronounoedly favorable TO silver
and has nominated candidates Of such un-
usually unquestionable convictions in ia
vor OF the bimetallio policy and of such
high personal character that we have de-
terminad TO give them our support. We
support suoh candidates because they rep
resent the great principle Of bimetallism,
which we believe TO be the cause Of hu-
manity and civilization and the para
mount question now before the American
people.
"wo therefore announce that we shall
by voice and vote support Messrs. Bryan
and Sewall for president and Woe prcsi-
dent and we appeal TO all citizens, and
especially to Republicans who feel as we
dO-that gold monometalhsm would be
of lasting injury Co the oountry-to aot
with us In securing their election.
"This is a critical period In our national
history. Our industrial and financial In.
dependence of other nations and peoples Ii
involved in this campaign, and we firmly
believe there will be no return OF prosperi.
ty until we shall have changed our nnRn-
oial system so as to restore the bimetalliC
system established by our fathers Of the re-
public, and, so believing we urge ali
friends of gold and silver as standard
money and the opponents Of a single gold
standard to give to Mr.. Bryan and Mr..
Sewall their hearty support.
"In advising this course we do not oon-
slider 1t necessary that they shall abandon
or surrender their political views on Other
questions. F"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
BIG FACTORY CLOSED.
DObSOns' Works Shut Down, Throwing Out
Of Work Five Thousand Operatives.

DObsOns' Works Shut Down. Throwing Out
Of Work Five Thousand Operatives.
PHILADELPHIA, July e1.-The extensive
wool, cotton and silk weaving works OF
John y James Dobson at Falls of
schuylkill, employing nearly 5000 oper-
atives, have completely closed down for an
indefinite period. The business depression
Ia given as the cause. John Dobson, cen
ior membeF OF the firm, said
1--WE will start up again Just as soon as
we see our way oleaF 10 do IL. hope that
We will have the looms moving again In
Q fortnight or a month at fuFthost." " The
plant = one Of the largest Of It's kind In
the world, the various factories, not iu.
oluding yard area, occupying over 30 acres
Of ground. Ths product Of the mills con-
aists OF w0olen blanksta, cloths Of all
grades and carpets from cheap ingrains to
costly velveta 10 is said that In times of
prosperity the firm turn out an annual
product 60 the value OF %, 600, O00 More
than two-thirds Of the inhabitants Of the
village Of Balla Of Sohuylkill earn their
livelihood from the Dobsons' milla
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
BUTLER TO PRESIDE.
THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD PoPu-
LISTS IN DEFIANT MOOD.

They Make Aggressive War Against In
dorsement Of Democratic Nominees.
Presidential Booms For Debs and Don
neIIy-vios President From the East.
ST LOUIS, July 2a. The Populist ma
tional committee decided upon Senator
Marion Butler of North Carolina for tenn
porary chairman. The election was effect
cd without much apparent opposition, but
there was an adverse element present,
which would have manifested itself II the
committee had not been so evidently ia
vorable to Butler HIS selection Is accept.
ed as a Victory In the committee at least for
those who are opposed to the nomination
OF both Bryan and Sewall. Il was at first
the plan Of the Bryan and Sewall advO-
Gates to put up General Weaver for the po-
sition, but they changed at the last mo-
ment TO General Fields Of Virginia, who
was on the presidential ticket with GEN
eral Weaver four years ago.
They believed that the opposing faction
would be divided between Butler and Mr..
Hines of Georgia. Mr.. Hines was, how
ever, not placed in nomination, leaving
the straights united upon Senator Butler.
General Fields was placed In nomination,
but when 1t became apparent that Hines
was out OF the race and when the commit
teemen from one state after another rose
10 second the Butler nomination Hines
friends Withdrew his name and allowed
Butler to be nominated by aoolamation.
Senator Butler was placed In nUinina-
Iton by W. A. Guthrie of North Carolina,
who euloRized him as the son Of North
Carolina farmer and spoke of him as a
patriot and phllanthropist He said that
Senator Butler was the yourg gest man
who had occupied seat in the senate
since the days of Clay, and that he had
won and worn his laurels there most
worthily.
Numerous seconding speecl es were
made, and the nomination was made by
acolamation amid a volley Of applause. J.
W. Hayes Of the knights Of Labor and w.
d. Vincent we're chosen temporary seOdRs
tary.
Middle Of the Road Men Oppose Butler
The middle Of the road men were In ses-
sion oauousing upon the subject of tempo
rary organization when they received the
news that the national committee by an
almost unanimous vote had selected Sena-
tor Marion Butler for temporary chairman.
At the moment this announcement was
made Cyclone Davis of Texas walked
through the conference from one door to
the other, and 1t was during his pilgrim
age that, in speaking of a man for tempo.
rary chairman, delegate announced that
Cyclone Davis was the man for the mid
die Of the road men to select.
After several speeches had been made
Jerome Kirby, Populist nominee for gov
ernor Of Texas and who was presiding at
the meeting, was most favorably mention
cd for temporary chairman and the deolara-
A. ~, I., tf,
the middle of the road Populists. The an
nouncement was received with cheers.
The meeting had been going on for some
time before this stage was reached, but
little progress had been made in a bust
ness way. The real interest oentered
around the position of Butler as a middle
Of the road candidate.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

1t Is apparent on the eve OF the cOnven-
ing Of the Populist convention that there
will be three factions in the convention
the middle Of the road element, headed by
Cyclone Davis of Texas, which will stand
out against all compromises prior to the
convention and TO the election the faction
favorable to the Endorsement or nomina-
tion of Bryan and Sewall, and the oompro-
mise men headed by Senator Butler Of
North Carolina, who favor the indorse-
ment of Bryan, but who contend for the
right to name a southern Populist In place
of Mr. Sewall for the position of vice pres
ident
The Bryan people are still holding out
very stifily against any and all oompro-
misos, and some of them go so far as to
say that II they are not successful in their
contention they will leave the convention
Senator Butler Is strong In the position
that Mr. Bryan should be indorsed upon a
Populist platform, but says the southern
people would never accept Mr.. Sewall, not
only because his affiliations ara not with
them, but because, above all, II they sur
rendered both offices IL would mean the
destruction of the Peoples Party He
claims to have almost the solid south be-
hind him and a strong following In the
northern states. Mr.. Davis combAts this
poaltiOui olhlmlnH malOrlty IN Ohe OOu-
Vention of over 800 In favor Of travelling
in the middle of the road, by which he
means that no compromise Is possible In
the convention.
Mr., Davis contends that In taking this
position he is not only conserving the in
terests Of his party but that he Is pointing
10 the sure road for the success OF the free
coinage of silver and for other Populist
reforms He would have Populist oandi-
dates for president and vice president
named by the convention on Populist
platform, coupled with resolution bind
ing the Populists TO a fusion Of electors.
In advocating this plan, he says there
would be no conflict in the northwest, but
admits there would be In the south. He
asserts, however. that In all sections the
Democrats would poll their full strength,
and that even in the south the dsfeotiOns
TO she Populist ticket would come entire
ly from the Republican party. His plan Is
to divide the electors In the various states
according to the ratio Of the Democratic
and Populist votes in those states