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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-23
Christian Martyrs

A summary of the ways in which
some early disciples are said TO have
met death is given as follows by The
Religious Herald:
Matthew is supposed 10 have suffered
martyrdom or to have been slain with
the sword at the city of Ethiopia
Mark was dragged through the streets
of Alexandria, in Egypt, till he expired.
Luke was hanged upon an olive tree
in Greece.
John was put into caldron of boiling
oil at Rome, bat escaped death. He aft
erward died a natural death at Ephesus,
in Asia
James the Great was beheaded at
Jerusalem.
James the Less was thrown from a
pinnacle CIR wing Of the temple and then
beaten to death with fuller's club
Philip was hanged up against pillar
at Metropolis, q city Of Phrygia
Bartholomew was flayed alive BY %
command Of a barbarous king
Andrew was bound 10 cross, whence
he preached unto the people till he ex-
pired
Thomas was run through the body
with lance at Coromandel, In the East
Indies.
Jude was shot 10 death with arrows
Simon the Zealot was crucifed in
Persia
Matthias was first stoned and then be-
beaded
Barnabas was stoned u death by Jews
at Salania
Paul was bthcu6ed ii Rome by the
tyrant Nero.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-23

Returning Unexpectedly to the store at
late hour, the proprietor was surprised
TO see q dim liahs in the office Stealth
softly to the door, he discovered two bur
glars In the act Of cracking the safe He
watched them as they applied the putty
around the door, adjusted the airpump at
the bottom and drew the powder in at the
top. Becoming interested, he looked on
breathlessly while they were putting the
fuse In place, and just as they Were about
to light 1t he called out:
Boys, hadn't you better try the knob.
The safe isn't locked, and there 10 cents
in 1t II you blow the door of. youIl put
me to tbe expense of-why, what s your
y!"-Chicago Tribune.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-23
To Keep In Mind.

Every narrow tired wagon. makes the
road TO town just so much longer
If better roads would be of no advan-
tage, would worse ones be disadvan-
tage?
Good drainage. top and bottom. will
do much toward making road good
and keeping it so.
Fix the road leading past your farm
If it is too much for you to do alone,
insist on having the neighbors, the town
ship or the county assist you
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-23
The Birch.

TIE delicate rireh in SIS silver gown
Is Geelsed with epcats IT Eoid.
it ntn-s its coin 10 tia rocket Gold
That drops from the healthy down.
The trocklct carries that bright largesse
And sings Is Eloelaan should,
Wandering down to the willow wood
La n russell and rain gray dress.
The birch hath scattered its golden store,
And now. as speldthrist viii
1t shivcrs and means in the Lreo1Cs chiu
That whistle across the moor.
The brook hath squandered It's guerdon brigh
And now. as a minstrel doth,
1t seeks new songs in the underground
That fills the forest OF night.
Pail Mall Gazette.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-23

On the other hand, II We have hon
esuy laid hold On Christ, even though
our faith has reached only to the hem
Of His garment, like the sick woman,
we are made whole. and from the SOM
ber scenes Of the passion we can go on
pyfu1ly to participate in the brightness
Of the resurrection, while with stead
fast eye we look for Him to appear with
all His nts--Episcopal Recorder.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-23
To Save Your Bacon.

ITO save ones bacon" is n "reminiscences
Il the DunIrow ditch, which for several
centuries was bestowed at Dunmow, In
England, On marrt.d couples who could
make oath and prove that for a certain
number Of years they had lived together
without n quarrel It IS said that during
two centuries the ditch was claimed only
three times.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-23
Skill Required to Make Good Roads.

The old theory in rural districts that
any one who could order workmen about
vigorously and make animals do their
best was fit to be highway constructor
Is giving place to the sensible conclu-
sion that careful training is needed for
work which is designed to increase the
convenience and prosperity of the com
munity. Youths Companion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-23
The Brute Appreciated 1t.

Mrs. Wabssh-I wish, Georges, dean
that you might arrange it to stay at home
once in awhile at night. 1t is so lonesome
here evenings.
Mr.. Wabash-Thats just the reason I'm
going nut.--Nanity.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-23

Truth demonstrates its genuinenes.
by It's Wholesome effect upon men-by
the fact that IT makes men better and
happier. Falsehood does the very oppo-
site Of this Religious Telescope
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-23
Didn't Want His Share

Perry Patettic-What do you think of
this here idea of the progress of the csun-
try bein mostly doc to the division of la
borS
Wayworn Watson-Ob, guess 1t Is all
right, but they needn't take the trouble TO
divide no labor with me-Cincinnati En-
quirer
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-23
Because
~ It Is Best.

Why is the demand for
Welcome Soap in New En-.
land greater than for ai.y
ether family soap?
Because housekcepcrs, af.,r
using it for years, and com.
pairing it with others, know il
5 the best and most cconcm.
zeal; its quality never varies.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-23

Texas has been aptlY denominated thu
Lone star State, from the appearance of a
single star in the arms of that common
wealth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-23

Virtue, If not in action, is q vice,
aud when we move not forward we GO
backward 10th.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
PROHIBlTIONlSTS MEET.
A. N. AubertuS Nominated for State
Senator.
Resolutions Passed Demanding Pro
hibition and Indorsing Woman
Suffrage.

A very slim attendance was had at
Foresters' Hall yesterday afternoon, at
W hich time the Prohibition County
Convention was held. Though the men,
berS of the organization were few they
were well fortified with proxies of alb
! sent delegates, and proceeded to the
work on hand with busineSS-like dis
Iatch.
The meeting was called to order by
w. w. Bingham, Chairman of the
County Central Committee, who, with
out quibbling, called for nominations
for Chairman. ]. M Haight was nom
mated and elected by acclamation, and
A. M. Aubertus was named as Secre-
tary.
]. E. Denton and w. W. Bingham
were appointed a Committee on Order
of Business.
H. NJ Landis and c. c. Ormsbee We're
| appointed a Committee on Resolutions,
after which a short intermission was
taken in order to allow the committees
| time to formulate their reports.
The Committee on Order of Business
reported the following order Of bust
ness, which was adopted: Nomination
Of candidate for State Senator; nomina-
| tions of three candidates for the AS
sembly; nomination of candidate for
| City Justice Of the Peace; adoption of
a platform.
| George Ormsby of Oak Park was
| unanimously nominated candidate for
State Senator having been nominated
| by w. w. Bingham, whereupon, on
motion of Mr. Bingham, the remainder
of the county ticket was left blank.
| w. W. Bingham, A. M. Aubertus, C.
F. Burton, H. NJ. Lands and J. E. Den
ton were appointed a Special Finance
Committee to audit the campaign ex-
| penSeS.
| Mrs. Dixon of Elk Grove was unan-
| imously elected to fill the vacancy ex-
| listing in the County Central Commit
tee
The Committee on Platform and Res
olutions reported the following, which
| was accepted by the convention and
adopted:
| Whereas, The condition of our coun-
| try warrants us in the belief that the
real issue of this campaign lies in the
solution of the liquor question, and
| Whereas, The license system has
proven help and support to, instead
1
| therefore be it
| Resolved, That we deem ourselves
justified in asking every patriot every
Christian, and every lover of his fell
lows, to unite with us in our attack
upon the greatest enemy Of our coun-
try, the organized saloon power.
| Resolved, That We indorse the cam
didacy of Levering and Johnson, the
platform of the National Prohibition
party, and the nominees Of the State
Prohibition Convention, and pledge
them our most hearty support.
Resolved, That we earnestly work for
the adoption Of amendment No. 6 to
the Constitution in favor of woman
suffrage.
| At this point Of the proceedings
George Ormsby arose and asked that
| his name be withdrawn as candidate
for the Senate. His resignation was
accepted and the name of A. N. Au-
bertus inserted, after which the con-
vention adjourned.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
SIMPLE ASSAULT ONLY.
James B. Hicks Fined SIS by the
Court Yesterday.

James 3. Hicks, accused Of assault
with deadly weapon, was arraigned
in Judge Hinkson'S court yesterday
morning and District Attorney Ryan
asked to have the charge reduced to
simple assault, as the complaining wit
nesses did not wish to prosecute on
the more serious charge and he hoped
the court would be lenient-
Hicks pleaded guilty to simple as
sault and said that he had become en-
gagged in an alteration with q neigh
Dor and used a weapon, believing it
to be necessary to defend himself. He
had never been in any trouble before
and was sorry it had occurred.
The court said he had known Mr..
Hicks for a number of years and that
he had always borne a good character.
He had never heard Of his being en-
gagged in any trouble before and would
therefore be lenient and fine him only
so.
The fine was paid and Hicks was dis
charged
The record-union., 1896-10-04

should be protected against the unfair
competition Of foreign skilled and un-
skilled labor.
we regard the farming interest as the
OASIS Of all prosperity, hence we are in
IaVor OF an export bounty on the staple
agricultural products Of America, as
provided in what is known as the Lubin
plan.
we are in favor of equal and uniform
taxation and declare that all property
should be assessed and taxed at it's ac-
tual value.
we feel an honest pride in the record
made in Congress by our fellowtowns-
man, Hon. Grove l.. Johnson; his abil-
lty, intelligence and industry have been
untlr1ngly eXerted in the interests OF the
people of this district and have demon
strated the correctness of the choice we
made when we elected him two years
ago.
lie has attained in the one session OF
congress a prominent position in the
councils of the nation, which reflects
credit upon the State and district as
well as honor upon himself; he has
earned and deserves our unqualified
support and approval, and we therefore
pledge ourselves to do all that we can
to secure his reelection.
ID. Grant, J. w. Boyd, c. Chenu, Com
mittee
The record-union., 1896-10-04
COUNTY EDUCATORS.
Certificates Granted and Time fol
Examination Fixed.

The County Board of Education met
in special session yesterday, all the
members being present.
William Francis Trainor was granted
q grammar grade certificate on his edu-
cational diploma.
Mrs. Aida Davis was granted a rec
Cnmendation for a normal document
on her Normal School diploma.
Miss Lou Mccormack was granted a
recommendation for an educational di-
ploma.
The examination Of applicants for
teachers certificates was fixed for De-
cember 2Sth
The committee appointed to fnvesti-
gate the distribution of the new gram
mar among the different grades report
ed in favor Of taking up the first part
In the sixth year, the second part in the
seventh year and the third part in the
eighth year. and review the whole book
in the ninth year in addition to the Ian
guage work already assigned in the
School Manual for the ninth year.
The report was adopted
Professor Pond reported adversely on
the proposition to incorporate a tenth
year grade into the Union High School
work and his report was adopted.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
THEY THREW WALNUTS.
Two Boys That Were Warned to Dc
SO No TIOre.

Two boys named George Baynall and
d. Fitzgerald We're arraigned in the
Police Court for disturbing the peace OF
Barney Ford.
Barney took the stand and told how
when he and a countryman were un-
loading hay at his stable they threw
gravel and clods, making his four-horse
team run away, breaking the harness
and wagon They kept it up day by day,
and had been doing so for long time
Barney told his tale OF woe In a very
graphic manner, which excited much
7nerriment, in spite of the gravity OF the
occasion.
The boys claimed that Ford hired
them to help roll In the hay and then re-
fused to pay them and they threw wal
nuts at him. They also claimed that
they had quit throwing some ume De-
fore the team ran away.
The court told them they had mol
taken a lawful way of collecting thelr
dues. and were guilty. but he shouid
suspend judgment during their good pe-
hayiOr.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
Articles of Incorporation.

The following articles Of incorporation
have been filed in the office OF the Sec
retary of State:
The HornitoS Consolidated Gold
Mining Company; principal place of
business, San Francisco; capital stock,
81, 800, 900, with 81, 800 subscribed, and
S, Weber Parker and Frank l.. Parker
Of New York, and William H. Chap
man, Charles Sonntag and Walter Per-
~ Johnson of San Francisco as direct
CrS
Also amended articles sofincorporation
OF the Monrovia Building and Loan
Association, changing its name to the
san Gabriel Valley Building and Loan
Association; capital stock, $5,0OOOOO,
with T. S. Greene, Benjamin w. Hahn,
Austin Munger, f. f.. Biles, F'itz +.
Beach, j. f. Halstead, NJ. l.. Clarke,
h. S. Rosenberger Charles Worster.
LIB. Palmer and A. S. Cannon of Pas
adena as directors.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
CHURCH SERVICES TO-DAY,
(At IL a. m. and 7:3O p. M, except othel
wise sta ted)

(At IL a. m. and 7:3O p. m., except other
wise stately
Presbyterian - Westminster, Sixth
and l. streets.
Presbyterian-Four 0 and P:
Sunday-school,1 1915.
Methodist (South)-Seventh, and X:
Sunday-school, 1890
Methodist CA. Nj. E)-Seyenth, G and
H. (Revival)
Methodist-Sixth, X and L streets.
Methodist-Central,E Eleventh, H and
I; Sunday yschool, 1915
Scandinavian Methodist - Pythian
Castle Ninth and 1.
Catholic-Cathedral, Eleventh. ] an1
K. $3.50, s, 1920 and Z.
Latter-Day Saints Reorganized,
Twenty fourth and K
United Brethren-Fourteen and K;
Sunday-school. 9:45.
Baptist, First, Ninth, L and M: Sun
day-school, 1915.
Catholic-St. Francis, Twenty sixth
and X, 6, 8. 1890; Sunday-school. 2:3O.
Adventist-1S16 G.
Baptist-Caivary, /, Twelfth and
Thirteenth: Sunday-school, y:45.
Baptist - Emmanuel. Twenty-fifth
and N: Sunday-school 1915.
Baptist-Mount Zion, Sixth and P:
Sunday school, 1870
Baptist-Oak Park, Cypress and Thir-
ty-third, IL and g.
Christian-First; Ninth and I; Sum
day school. 10.
German Evangelical Tenth, o and p;
Sunday-school. TO-
Lutheran-English. Sixteenth, ] and
K: Sundays school. 9:45 a. m.
Lutheran-German,T Twelfth and K.
Episcopal-St. PauPs Eighth. and J:
Sunday-school, 9:4j
regational-Sixth, and J.
Latter-Day Saints-Pythian Castle.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
@1J5EE EES1|sI} (bllaE1s2SlD
Mr.. Doubtful

= All these years you have been
>reading our clothing advertisements
Gin the "Ree" and Record Union"
8 and perhaps never once thinking
8 they are intended for you. They
are.
; Hardly day passes but we sell
: a suit of clothes to some man who,
ellke yourself, has never bought his
@clothing ready made, or if he has,
eat this store. And such men are
eusually as delighted as if they had
( found a gold mine (They do-a
small one-in the saving they
make.
D One of these men, who has lived
Sln Sacramento nearly a lifetime,
esaid to the writer: This suit is my
first experience. 1t cost me SIS.
( ! could not have got it in the old
3 way for less than $50"
; We reiterate our statement Of
1the other day: Suits at S., 10, SIS
@and $40 good enough for any man.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Directors Meet and Consider Various
Reports,

A regular meeting of the Directors OF
the Chamber of Commerce was held
yesterday afternoon.
Reports of committees were received
and read, showing progress of the work
of each.
The report of the Committee on Man
| ufactories, H. j. Small, Chairman, re-
ferring to the advantages of Sacra-
mentO as manufacturing point
awakened special interest, and while
not at this time available for publica
ton, will be an interesting chapter In
| the pamphlet soon to be issued by the
Board Of Directors.
The Committee on Membership anc
Grievances, l.. F. Breuner, Chairman
reported that J. w. Wilson, L. S. Up
son, Isaac Joseph, George Wissemann
| Alfred Spinks, James Ferris, Jr., ano
George KRONER, who had handed ir
| their designations as members of the
chamber, had been convinced that the
body was accomplishing good work
and that it would benefit the city, ano
accordingly withdrew their resigna-
tions.
The following new members were
elected: Chris Suter, planning mills
1231 ] street; w. j. Irvine, Pacific Sta
bles, 1922 Second street.
O. P Dodge was elected a member
| of the Standing Committee on Exhibits
| vice 1. a. Robie, transferred to the
Committee on Manufactures.
| The report of the Secretary, j. O
Coleman, was read, approved anc
placed ON file. 1t was as follows:
To ha I10a ri of OF
Chamber of Commerce-Gentleme
Since your last regular meeting of Sep
tember Goth, in addition to the routine
| business Of the office, l have devoted
| much time in assisting your Commit
| tee on Exhibits in collecting and al
ranging the exhibit at the State Fail
and in removing it 20 the rooms of the
chamber; as a nucleus Of the perma
| nent exhibit it has attracted much at
tention and in time will be appreciated
| by the people at large.
1 have corresponded with Director E
w. Hilgard of the Agricultural Expert
| rlent Station, Berkeley, Cal, and re.
oeived his report Of tests made with
| sugar beets from Yolo, Yuba and go.
| lano Counties
| With the consent of the President
| had incandescent lamps put in the win
| dow of the Chamber of Commerce
building and one cluster in the room
The lights in the window will be ruI
all night.
The preparation Of the matter for the
| pamphlet to be published by the cham
! ber has been delayed by some Of the
| committees, but it is expected that al
| will be ready for your consideration a.
an early date.
Your Committee on Public Improve
ments has been instrumental il
| having the Crocker Art Gallery
! lighted by electricity, also in hav
| ing the sewerage discharge pump to b
erected at Front and street adapted
! for electric power.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
HAVE THE RIGHT RING.
SOund-f1oney Resolutions by the
Rolling Mill Club.

At meeting held in the Rolling MIL
yesterday the Sacramento Rolling Mil
Sound Money Club adopted the follow
ing resolutions:
We believe In an economical ADMIN
istration of the affairs of our country,
and the elimination of unnecessary Of
fees and commissions, and the enforce
ment Of strict economy In the manage
ment of public affairs.
We believe that protection should De
equal in its application and that the IA
borer as well as the product OF his labor
The record-union., 1896-10-04
For Himself.

J. KRONER, who Is well and favorably
known here, not only as residenter
but as a first-class tailor, and who for
long time was In the employ of S.
Tryon, has branched out and opened at
922 Sixth street a tailoring business
Peing not only a thorough and practi-
cal workman, but also thoroughly posted
in the grades, qualities and prices OF
cloths, he is and will be enabled to give
the public and his friends the benefit
thereof. He is now in a position to
make suits, and suits that will fit, fol-
less than you can buy the ready-made.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
The Last Concert Tonight.

The last open-air concert of the sea-
son will be given tonight at the Plaza
by the Militant Band, under the direc-
ton of Otto Noack, as c. A. Neale, the
conductor is absent. A fine programme
has been selected and there will doubt
less be a large crowd present The
Pelican Club, which arranged for the
series, has received hearty cOmmenda-
ton for it's efforts.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
Elk Grove Mckinley Club.

A Mckinley Club was organized
Friday night at Elk Grove and large
number joined it and signed the roll.
It was addressed by D. E. McKinlay,
whose remarks were eloquent and con-
vincing.
Arthur E. Miller of this city also ad-
dressed the meeting.
The officers Of the club are S. p. Gage,
President; julius Everson, Vice-Presi-
dent: DR.. ]. A. Mckee, Secretary and
Traa
The record-union., 1896-10-04
Weather Report.

The Weather Bureau report shows
the highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday to have been 50 and 60 de-
grees, with westerly winds and clear
weather prvaiing.
The barometrical readings at a. m.
and 8 p m yesterday were 1892 and
% SO inches, respectively.
The highest and lowest Temperatures
The record-union., 1896-10-04
Dunn Discharged.

James Dunn, who was arrested Fri
day night for the supposed attempted
theft of horse from Twelfth-st street
stable, was brought into the Police
Court yesterday morning and dis
charged. Dunn said he was sleeping
in the alley when the proprietor rushed
out, covered him with revolver and
accused him with having tried To steal
the animal
The record-union., 1896-10-04

one year ago yesterday were SO and 65
degrees, and one year ago to-day So
and 81 degrees.
Mean temperature yesterday "A de-
grees, being 9 degrees higher than the
normal for October 3D.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
Rivet.MakerS' Drill.

The members of the Sound Money
Club Of the rfvet-making department Of
the Southern Pacific boiler shop spent
| an hour drilling in the shop yards yes
terday morning. The boys have dis
tinct uniform, and Will make a pleas
ing figure in a parade.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
Fruit Shipments.

Eighteen carloads Of fruit were
shipped East yesterday, as against 30
cars for the corresponding day last sea-
son. OF the number "a cars were
peaches, 1215 grapes and Az pears. Chi
cago and New York will get 8 each,
Boston and st. Louis each Minneapo-
lis / and other points
The record-union., 1896-10-04
Wants Arnett.

The Rancho del PasO Land Company
has commenced suit in the Superior
Court against William Donaldson to re-
cover possession of the mare Arnett or
her value, which is placed at $500,
and $500 damages for her detention.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
Petition in Insolvency.

Mrs. II. A. Hill has filed her petition
In insolvency in the Superior Court. Her
liabilities are 1887, due for medical
services, funeral expenses and prom
issory note, and her assets are nothing.
The hearing is set for October 18th.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
Advertisement Filed.

William Mitchell. Lee Stanley and NJ.
F. Odell have filed in the Superior Court
their inventory and appraisement Of the
estate Of James Valley, deceased, which
| consists of money and promissory notes,
amounting to S326 65.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
Petition to Sell.

B. U. Steinman and Eugene ]. Greg
Ory, administrators of the estate OF
George w. Chesley, deceased, have pc
titioned the Superior Court for leave to
sell certain personal property, in order
to settle up the estate.
The record-union., 1896-10-04
Filed His Petition.

J. d. Moynahan yesterday filed In the
County Clerks office his nomination by
petition as an Independent candidate for
State Senator. The petition contained
1,OO1 names, about 800 having been
Loot
The record-union., 1896-10-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

At the Clunie Opera-house this even
ing for the last time the romantic and
sentimental play Divorced 1t is one
Of the best and most impressive plays
that has been given at the opera house
in long time
The record-union., 1896-10-04
Stop for a Moment

And think of what a delicate organ the
eye is, and how essential it is to have
glasses fitted correctly. Why, even the
frames have to be fitted correctly to
give perfect satisfaction Have pupil
larry distance correct and then what
ease and comfort. You can have this
done by calling on f. de Wolfe Hen
nah at Masonic Temple. Office hours
9-12; ID. Sundays, 1912.