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NEW COURSING PARK.
Ii Will be Opened With Big Meeting
Next Month.

The Sacramento Coursing Club has
reorganized for the coming season with
a large membership. md last years Of
ficers have been unanimously reelected
as follows: Frank Christophel, President; /;
p w Sheehan, Vice President: H. H.
Devine, Secretary; NJ. II. Sheehan,
Treasurer.
The coursing fraternity is very en-
thuSiaStic over the new coursing
grounds, which will be opened in Agri-
cultural Park on October 18th with a
grand meeting. San Francisco promises
TO be represented by its best dogs, and
it is anticipated that this will be the
banner coursing meeting ever held in
Sacramento. John Grace, Jr., and
James Wren of San Francisco viii judge
and Slip respectively.
Work is to be commenced at once on
the coursing park, the contract for
which was let on Thursday evening. A
hare-proof wire netting, several feet
high, will be placed around the inside
fence Of the training track, with a
pen at the north and another at the
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BRAVERY REWARDED.
Wells, Fargo s CO. to Engineer
lngieS and Fireman Burke.

Wells, Fargo & Co. have shown their
appreciation Of the services rendered by
Locomotive Engineer Edwin f. 1ngleS
and Fireman Patrick Burns, who by
their courage prevented the overland
train from being held up at Webster
siding in YolO County on the night or
September 9th, in a very substantial
manner.
Engineer Ingles, 1t will be remem-
| bered, was the man who shot and Killed
bandit Morgan at the time and place
named, and the standing reward OF the
express company has been paid to him,
accompanied by letter of thanks from
the President of the company. Engineer
lngles prizes the letter very highly and
has furnished a copy for publication IN
the Record Union," as follows:
San Francisco, Sept. IL, 1896.
Mr.. Edwin F. Ingles, Engineer 5. +.
Train, Berkeley lear Sir: 1t aflords
me great pleasure to hand you herewith
check for $500, as the expression IN
part Of Wells, Fargo & Co.'S apprecla-
ton of your courage and devotion While
an attempt was made by highwaymen
to hold up your train, near Webster
Siding, on Saturday evening, Septem-
Der D, 1896, defending yourself and
the property in your charge to the ex-
tremity of killing one of the robbers,
thereby saving the train and passengers,
the treasure aboard and your own life.
The example you have thus set, of In
dividual prowess, will be sure to have
most salutary effest hereafter. | add
TO the inclosure herewith my perosnai
thanks for your important service 10
the express, and my best wishes for your
future safety and welfare. Very truly
yours,
JOHN J. VALENTINE, President.
By Aaron Stein, Assistant to PreSi-
dent.
The following letter from Aaron
Stein, Assistant to President Valentine,
which explains itself, accompanied the
foregoing letter:
San Francisco, Sept. IL, 1896.
President Valentine Of the company
left the office yesterday afternoon very
hurriedly on account Of his contem-
plated start this morning for tripto the
Yellowstone Park. His letter addressed
to you being still in the hands of the
typewriter he could not wait to sign it
himself, but commissioned me to do so
for him. 1 am sorry on your account
that you miss getting his own auto
graph, but that may come later, as he
bid me say to you the matter Of testi-
monial Of some durable sort, to supple
ment the check inclosed to you, would
be taken up by him on his return. Yours
truly, AARON STEIN.
Assistant to President.
The testimonial of the company to
Fireman Burns, while not so valuable,
is nevertheless very appropriate. being
lo3r bot
Upon the inside of the case Is the fol-
lowing inscription:
ITO Patrick Burns in appreciation Of
his aid in saving the express at Web
ster's Siding, September g. 1896"
Mr. Burns is also in receipt Of com
plimentary letter from the President of
the company.
The record-union., 1896-09-26

south end Of the ground, affording near
~ half-mile straight-away run.
Each of these pens Tin which the
mares will be kept are to have "eS-
capes" or openings through which the
mares can be liberated when match is
on. They will be fed alternately in their
pens, so that when liberated from one
a hare will not become bewildered, but
viii strike out straight for the one at
the opposite end of the field, knowing
IT Will be safe if it can only reach the
opening ahead of the hounds.
1t is the intention to hold weekly
coursing meetings in the park, the same
as is done at the Ingleside Coursing
Park in San Francisco
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AMONG LITIGANTS.
1atters Heard i'm the Superior Courts
Yesterday.

In Department One of the Superior
Court yesterday Judge Catlin made an
order discharging George o. Van Dusen
from his debts and liabilities.
The motion for a new trial in the
case Of G. SCHNEIDER against George
Schroth and others was argued and
continued, to be submitted on briefs.
The demurrer to the complaint in the
case of Kate Buell. against L. c. Bill
ings was argued and taken under ad-
visement.
DEPARTMENT TWO.
In Department Two Judge Johnson
made an order appointing John Berger
administrator of the estate Of Mary
Berger. deceased; notice to creditors in
the Record Union"
The petition for allowing the final ac-
count and for the distribution of the
estate of Fannie Frazer. deceased, was
argued and taken under advisement.
The contest to the will Of Catherine
A. Wells, deceased, was Withdrawn and
the will admitted to probate. Edward
Taylor was appointed executor and j.
]. Buckley, John Mclaughlin and Rob
ert Greer appraisers. Henry Starr will
represent absent heirs.
The final account Of the administrator
OF the estate Of Timothy Byron, de-
ceased was allowed.
In the case of William Land against
J. f. Camp, the demurrers of defend
ants, J. e. and Nettie Camp, to the
amended cross complaint of defendants,
Miller, Dillman and the National Bank
OF D. O. Mills & Co. was argued and
submitted.
All other cases on the law calendars
were continued
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nOSt Enthusiastic. !.

A dispatch to the Stockton "Inde-
pendent" from Angels Camp says:
The most enthusiastic and intelligent
gathering that has assembled here dur
ing the campaign listened to the logical
address of Hon. Grove l.. Johnson, the
republican nominee for Congress in the
Second District, at Dolling's Hall last
evening. The meeting was called to
order by Lewis J. Hutchinson. Mr..
Johnson delivered a brilliant address"
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Hi OH HOnOrS.

A silver medal and three diplomas
awarded F. de Wolfe Hennah at the
State Fair for his excellent exhibit of
hiSh-class optical goods and appara-
tus. Glasses a specially. Office hours,
9-12, 10. Sundays, 1912.
The record-union., 1896-09-26
Police Court Notes.

John Fitzpatrick was yesterday
morning convicted in the Police Court
of vagrancy and sentenced to serve
thirty days in the County Jail.
The case of Milton Brady, charged
with having disturbed the peace of
Mrs Laura Harris, was called, tut con-
tiEued until to-day because of the in
ability of the defendants counsel TO
appear.
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Money Can be Made

No easier than by buying your pianos
from US, on which we can effect a saw
ing of from 500 to $50. An investi-
cation costs you nothing and may be
worth great deal. Hammers Music
Store, S1S street
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Wanted-13 more four-horse teams to
haul wood from Fair Oaks to Sacra-
mento. Call on Frank Spencer, Super
intendent Fair Oaks, Sacramento
County.
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Are You
Trimming
Your Own Hats?

If SO, you are welcome to the
suggestions as to trimming and as
sistance in picking out materials
which our very competent sales
people can give you. You will
also find here many agreeable sur
prises in the prices of the materials
with which you will need to work.
All-silk Millinery Ribbon at 17c yard.
Ostrich Tips, three in a bunch. for SOC.
New Prince of Wales Ostrich Tips, 75c
bunch.
Ostrich Demi-Plumes, SOC and 75c each.
Black Ostrich Feathers 81 and 81 -.
Chiffon, in black or cream, 15c yard.
Steel and Rhinestone Ornaments, l5c and
25c
New Chenille Braids, 25c and soc yard.
The record-union., 1896-09-26

Band Concert at East Park Sunday
afternoon by First Artillery Band.
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Tried and Found Not Wanting.

Emerson, Gabler, Pease, Smith &
Barnes, and famous Steinway Pianos
selling on easy payments. New York
pianos for S165. A. j. Pommer, corner
Ninth, ] and Plaza
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Fine Burbank potatoes, SOC sack:
good butter, Doc roll. See ad. in gro
Gerry column. Beesley & Son, 51S j.
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Prescriptions reliably compounded at
Green's new drug store, corner Seventh
and X. Golden Eagle Hotel block.
The record-union., 1896-09-26

Babies, Ladies, Children and Men have
photos taken at Cutbirth's, Thirteenth
and K.
The record-union., 1896-09-26

Absolutely waterproof mems boots
and shoes at Casselli's, 527 K street =
The record-union., 1896-09-26
Dairymen Milk Cans.

Seamless necks, extra heavy and very
strong. See this can and get our price
before purchasing. American Cash
Store, Eighth and K.
The record-union., 1896-09-26
See Show Window,

The Crown make Suspender is the
best, and the only house you can find
them is at VIM. Petries, CD J.
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Chicken pies hot twice a day, IL cents
each, at Mckee & Crops Eagle Con-
eotionery, S26 X.
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Electric light fixtures and electrical
supplies. Tom Scott. the plumber.
303 j.
The record-union., 1896-09-26

krfgbaum & Co., collectors, 1907 4th.
open until 3 p. m. Cap. phone, $50.
The record-union., 1896-09-26
New Taffefa
Ribbons. 25C.

Everyone knows how very
stylish are Changeable Tatteta
Ribbons for neckwear, hat wear,
etc. We have them in all their ex-
quisiteness, and in all color effects,
at 25c yard.
The quality is excellent.
Width, too.-full 81 inches.
The record-union., 1896-09-26

Royal Battenberg lace pillow shams
at 1Ol4 Eigth street. Miss L. Schubert. =
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Carpets, zoe:

The best f'ten- wire" Tapestry
Carpet obtainable, sewed and laid,
at 7oc yard.
No, the patterns are not old.
They are all new and choice. In
fact they couldn't be better if the
price was 81.
The record-union., 1896-09-26

Never mind the expense-If you want
medical advice go at once to the c. c. c.
clinic. 1t don't cost a cent.
The record-union., 1896-09-26

If you want something new and novel
In the Ice cream or candy line, try
Welch Bros, Ninth and j.
The record-union., 1896-09-26

Call and get our prices on stoves NJ
Hirsch, 1913 and 1015 street.
The record-union., 1896-09-26
We Have an Elegant

Chickering upright piano at a bargain.
hammers Music Store, S1S street
The record-union., 1896-09-26

Have your hot air furnaces over
hauled by Miller Bros, 1116 ST.
The record-union., 1896-09-26

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it
fails to cure ooc
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BORN.

IL IN HAMM MMER-In this city, September
daughter.
The record-union., 1896-09-26
Dollar Velvet.

Our Plain All-silk Velvets in
staple and new colors are ready for
you to see. You will find the
quality improved over previous Of
ferings.
The record-union., 1896-09-26

Dr Weldon, SO6 street, extract!
teeth without pain: local anaesthetic.
The record-union., 1896-09-26

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The record-union., 1896-09-26

Pasteur germ proof filter. S21 X.
Alex Holmes. Photo Studio. 1908 10TH
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Fancy Silks.

Silks in rich ombre stripes, new
scrolls and figures. Also dainty
Black and White Silks. Also
wide assortment Of the new green
tints in Silks. Prices, 75c, csc
and s. IS.
The record-union., 1896-09-26
Vl2kES2l(1I llllH[S s39ID
1%.s Vsrsus z5e.

A big dry goods house intended
to sell pretty White Handker-
chief, with white embroidery and
OF Swiss manufacture, at CSC. The
house met with reverses and the
handkerchiefs came our way.
That's why the price is 1886.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-19
ROYAL SAILORS UNLUCKY.
DISASTERS THAT HAVE OvERTAKEN THEM
AT SEA AND on LAND

DISASTERS THAT HAVE OVERTAKEN THEM
AT SEA AND ON LAND
Somehow or other, royal and imperial princes
who have adopted seafaring life as profession
seem to be pursued with i'll luck. At st. Peters
burg the other day the Grand-duke Alexis, Lord
High Admiral Of the Russian fleet. managed to
run his yacht into the English steamer Livorno.
with little damage to the latter. but njurng the
yacht to the extent of some 1907 900 rubles. The
collision was due to an order given by the
Grand duke himself. and when the captain of
the LivOrno came on board with visions OF ST.
IBERIA and other horrors in sight. the Grand-duke
at once exclaimed "It is all my fault; take
the blame upon myself"
His English brother-in-law. the Duke OF Edin-
burgh and Coburg. quilted active service in the
British Navy with his record besmirched by the
loss Of his flagship the Sultan. on a rock near
Malta. Queen Victorias nephew. Admiral the
Prince of Leiningen, is celebrated in particular
for his feat in running down the yacht Miste-
tee In the Solent while In command of the royal
yacht. the Queen herself being on board Sew
eral lives were lost in this collision.
The sailor brother Of the Emperor Of Germany
has hitherto escaped maritime dsaster from the
relatively small amount of service he has
done. But his misfortunes on land have been
been out shooting. Not only did he severely in
jure Greek gentleman by the accidental dis
charge of his gun at Corfu some few years ago.
but there is also a gamekeeper Of his uncle, the
Grandduke Of Baden. who is In receipt Of
handsome pension from the Prince for the
rious wound resulting from his carelessness In
his handling the gun.
Archduke Macmillan of Mexico, who wac the
sailor Prince Of the imperial house OF Hapsburg.
met violent death in Mexico at the close of his
ill-starred reign there. his consOrt surviving
him as raving maniac. Archduke John Of
Austria, who passed the examination necessary
to secure his papers as a licensed skipper dis
appeared from sight some years ago while
rounding Cape Horn in his ship and
knows to this day whether he is alive or dead.
The sailor son of King Oscar Of Sweden quar-
relied with his father on the subject of his mar
riage. and had TO go through much trouble and
sorrow well as humiliation until the reconcile
alton took place The matrimonial squalls in
the domestic establishment of the sailor prince
Waldemar of Denmark have almost led to a
definite separation from his wife The two sailor
brothers OF the late King OF Portugal died OF
poisoning by terrible Abyssin!an drug admin
istered by some member of the court OF Lisbon.
Indeed pretty nearly the only royal princes fol-
lowing the who have hitherto escaped mis-
hap are the Duke Of York and the Italian Duke
OF Genoa the brother Of Queen Margherita.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-19
THE PASSOVER IN PALESTINE.


HOW TIE FEAST WAS AND is CELEBRATED.
From The Culver
IN some minor usages from the forms observed in
then were divergence rom the laws prescrbed by
M; Moses The original command to the effect that
IN a standing posture Feet. usually bare within
to be gathered into sde and .Sch pso Hs
ana Wb femaie child AID slave was to be Furnished
Indicated also hasiy preparation for a journey.
me nesh Of the lamb roasted whole was plucked
their fathers fed from Egypt In the time Of Jesus
rcned after Re sSo ana Of 'h the S
mans, and proracted the meal into solemn cer ere
hold around the as WOMEN Gd As wers %
that t'd they a0a es The s 1 s
Even Even slayes and foreigners II crcumcsed. sat
oT S %" inc Ss bore OF forty of the sp Tss
a b Were fned ana the mase, by seek
Of wine mixed with water was ed for each Fur,
TIER ,heT prayer was offered then all present washed
issms the uniesyensi bread and Inc bitter herSs
as the emblem Of the mortar with which their faith
Of dates fasns and Other ruis With S Vinegar and
XGr er into st nee to resemble Egyptian clay
Charoseth. the master Of the feas, again gave
thanks to God. and second cup OF wine was drunk
Youngest present. asked the mean n u ihs cere
mony and the story OF the deliverance was repeat
ca year after year In every household I'm Israel
After a second washing OF hands. ard further
nkssiving. the Pascha lamb eaten. II was
the custom 10 take pieces OF the unleavened bread
or OF the bitter herbs and dip them in the Charo-
seth, and so partake. To this custom the reference
In Scripture is made when Jesus marked out the
traitor In the well-known words He II u.s. TO whom
! shail give SOP when have dipped IT." The
ceremony closed by chanting the Great Haelujah,
J. e. the Inspired Davidic Psalms llS to IFS. BY
the gracious courtesy Of friends in Jerusalem,
we were invited to seats at the Passover table. We
felt II would be more seemly to decline but gladly
awaited ourselves OF seats in the background. The
room was spacious and lofty. finely proportional.
and embellished with vaulted ceiling For some
days prior to the feast every part Of the house Is
scrupulously searched for every particle of leaven
Before noon OF the feast day every crumb OF bread
and all liquid that may ferment are carefully
moved In a sanitary sense, this cleansing OF the
house Is an unspeakable blessing. In the centre Of
twenty persons. and quite this number
We're seated, as for a prolonged and pleasurabe
feast.
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4 white sde-whee steamer, down from one OF
the upriver towns. swept by realistically. Far
out in the river a pleasure yacht lay at anchor.
idly swinging with the tide. for there was no
wind Two or three tugs were fusslng about IN
the way that tugs have. \ group OF children
were playing at housekeeping nearby. with
park bench for their house and the whole
stretch Of fast warming sod for their play
ground.
4 red Irish setter was working himself into a
perfect frenzy because he could not dislodge
the sparrows from a leafless shrub. around
which he ran in dizzying circles and with gift
of continuance that was amazing even 10 the
birds for they finally flew chattering away to
another bush. only 10 be pursued again by the
persistent rascal who was so Wild with delight
that he could not bark. hut simply yelpcd Ike a
very hound who sees "A cotton-tail less than two
feet from his eager nose. The robins were bow
ing and advancing 10 the sun, while they
chirped TO one another about domestic plans FOR
the season. and altogether 1t was scene 10
bring 10y to the heart Of every one who like the
self-contained man OF business had stolen an
hour for rest and physical refreshing The re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-19

Visitors 10 thu park Will remember that
Ninety sxth-st. likewise runs through TO the
river. and here there is another pier and little
settlement OF buildings. a coal yard brick land
ings sand barges and what not, and a sign,
For Rent"
You seem 10 be as interested in this matter
as | am" the stranger resumed after the pair
had started up the hill across Ninety sixth-st.
There Ia a low spot in the Park grounds at that
point The retaining wall has been built and
now 1t remains 10 fill in the ground. You see
the condition Of all this stretch OF hillside from
here as far as observe II? The drive
way is perfect In arrangement. and the retaining
wall a mastery piece OF engineering skill, but
many Of the grand old trees on that hillside will
die from lack of attention before the walks
completed. However, there is one thing want
YOU . see. 10. do not believe that New Workers
are alive to In ,ir interests after all especial
Is on hi. side OF the city" They walked on.
and as they went the reporter quietly observed
that the river front was comparatively free. for
the simple reason that there was no chance OF
getting down 10 the water except by clambering.
Il was not until the Grant mausoleum had
trce point Of the bluff. that the crying nuisance
81 the walk was displayed In all its hOrrid ug-
ness. At One-hundred- Neutrality-suspicious.. Is a
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table decacies unobtainable in other WAYS.
For FOLK OF less active tastes there Is lazy ham
hooking and reading. with occasional strolls
or berry-picking expeditions The yachts course
may be so shaped to pass near the houses of
friends. and the interchange Of visits will add
to the outings pleasures. Cycling in roads d.
verging from the main line Of travel often leads
to wonderful discoveries particularly in the fruit
season. when the best orchards and best melon
patches are hidden from the larger thorough
fares. In the starlit evenings music and with
festive friends, dancing on the green is possible
and novel.
When compared with other forms OF summer
living, land-yachting is inexpensive A wagon.
new and OF excellent make. be bought and
suitably fitted UP for $780, like sum will buy
a team OF mules. ana not infrequently a good
team Will he found for $50 less; $40 more for
double harness makes the full-rigged yacht cost
at most S440 two-thirds Of which be
allied by the sale of the outfit in the fall Arti-
cles absolutely necessary for life aboard the yacht
can be supplied from ones own home, but q
regular camping outfit, including stove and tin
dishes. is n great convenience Corn, and that
only in limited quantities, need be bought for the
team. which, when not in harness, may be
allowed to Craze Table supplies cost no more
meat they generally cost less. Few clothes are
required, and in a hundred other ways money
may be saved OF course where expense Is
not considered, almost any amount be spent
ard corresponding amount Of comfort secured.
But the novelty Of shifting for ones self adds
pleasure and occasional excitement to yacht
ing trim
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-19

eighty shanty. flying a dirty American nag
from the staff above the roof and carrying signs
indicating refreshments" OF some sort or an
other inside At one end narrow walk led out
to the boatshed, where boats were announced
ito let"
Now that will not tend to popularize New
York In the eyes Of her visitors. to permit a
place OF that sort 20 cumber the front OF this
park. Why sir" he resumed with some heat.
1.-The city should select one or more places along
this 'front.' construct ornamental bridges and
lighthouses of its own, and tear away these I'M
slightly structures. | there Is boat club
house just beyond the Columbia as l see by
the sign. There Is a bathing-shed, called
bathing pavilion for the grace OF euphony
suppose and another sign Ladies and Gents
Bathing Pavilion II there is vulgarism In
the English language as 1t is treated on this
side the ocean 1t Is embodied In that word.
gents 1t has a nasty sound. and yet see
that sign IL here right under the shadow Of one
of your institutions Of learning Pleasant pict-
ure for young women seeking an education to
contemplate is it not?" and as he spoke he
turned to the reporter for confirmation Of his
attitude.
The latter had to concur There was no way
Of escape