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The record-union., 1896-05-31
WEARY OF LIFE'S STRUGGLE.
4 Former Sacramentan'S Suicide In San
Francisco.
Afflicted With Consumption. w. P.
Johnston Seeks Solace in
Death.

The San Francisco Bulletin Of las.
evening contains the following account
OF the death in that city of w. P. John
ston, a former resident Of Sacramento:
Lack Of employment and despond-
ency, brought on from physical ills,
prompted w. p. Johnston to commit sui
eide this morning in his room at 1049
Mission street. Johnston was about 81
years of age, and, it is said, uncle to
State Printer Johnston. He was lum-
Der inspector for a local firm for some
time, but recently lost his position
This, coupled with the knowledge tina,
he was very ill from consumption,
drove Johnston to despair, and the re-
suit is that he now rests upon slab in
the Morgue.
Johnston came to this city about five
months ago from Sacramento, where
his wife and family reside, to secure
employment. He seemed to prosper
for a time, and to the roomers at 1919
Mission street, house kept by Mrs
Kattschmidt, he was known as a jovial
fellow. His condition was such, how
ever as to arouse their sympathies,
and while in Mrs. Kattschmidt's house
he had two severe hemorrhages that
threatened to result in death. John
ston recovered, however, and as long as
he was employed he did not apparently
borrow trouble by rejecting that his
condition was critical.
"A few days ago he went to Sacra-
mentO, returning on Wednesday. He
seemed depressed and Stunned his &C.
quaintances His illness appeared to
trouble him, and yesterday he had an
other hemorrhage, which confined him
to his room. He was not seen again
until his dead body was discovered at
s o'clock to-day
"At that hour, Matthew Allen, while
passing through the hall, detected the
Odor of gas emanating from Johnston
room. He called Mrs. Kattschnidt, and
finding the door unlocked, they entered
Johnston's body lay on the bed, partly
dressed, and from the chandelier a
steady stream Of gas was pouring. The
body was almost rigid, and death had
taken place several hours before
1.-THE dead man left no statement as
to his reasons for committing suicide
His pockets were empty save of a news
paper clipping containing a poem enti-
tied. Don't Let the World Know That
You're Down. and thirty cents in
change.
His relatives have been notified of
the affair by the Coroner. and the body
will be held subject to their orders"
The record-union., 1896-05-31
Smoked Glasses

Are nine cases out of ten the most in
furious things that can be worn whether
the sidewalks glare or no. An injection
Of morphine or a dose Of opium make
things appear well for the time being,
but if continued will in the end ruin the
constitution. So these glasses to the eye.
When once started it is almost impos-
sible to get along without them, the eye
having become so weak and tender Call
on F. de Wolfe Hennah. he will give
you free examination Of your eyes and
tell you whether they are in any way
defective and thereby save you unneces-
sary expenditure. Remember there is no
charge for examination at The Nor
mandie, Tenth and K. References on ap-
plication. Office hours, to II, l to 5.
B to s. Sundays 8 to -
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which people had ever fought, and
one for which there was the least ex-
cuse."
Grant. while he might have imposed
the most rigorous terms, generously al
lowed Lee and his officers to retain their
side-arms and their private horses and
baggage, and when his attention was
called to the matter allowed the men
also to retain their horses so that they
might put in their crops the succeed
ing season. Never perhaps in the his
tory Of the world did successful SOL
der treat his fallen foe so magnani-
mously, and Grant, who led the armies
Of the Union, resting now in the sleep
that knows no waking, is as honored
by him who wore the gray as by him
who fought in the blue, both united
now in the bonds of fraternal peace,
| never let US hope again to be broken,
and both ready to join hands and walk
shoulder to shoulder should their coun-
| try ever make the call, under the en-
blem that waves and forever will wave
over a Union of States as perpetual as
the stars that glisten above.
Yet disastrous as was the war it was
der the most terrible strain the ma
ton was able to preserve it's existence.
1t demonstrated to the entire world that
government of the people, despite all
pI edictions to the contrary, could
lemerge from internecine strife stronger
and more prosperous than before. 1t
wiped the black stain of slavery from
| the flag.
You who stand before me now, the sur
/ vivors Of those who saw and took part
III that ccnflict-performad your duty
in your day and generation 1t may be
that your children shall have a similar
| duty to perform in theirs But if the
bugle should ever summon the Ameri-
can people to a defense Of their liberties,
| or to maintain their honor among the
nations OF the earth, they will go as
you went, inspired by duty, to the
bloody field of battle. They will enlist
under the flag under which you fought,
coming from every side, from the North,
the South, from the East, the West,
following your example, and winning
like you the eternal gratitude of their
country. We owe a debt to you and
your fallen comrades that we can never
repay. When you close your eyes for
the last time on earth, you will have
with you the consolation that you per-
formed the ncblest duty a mortal can
perform-you served your country and
| fought for human freedom May the
| time never come again when our land
shall be drenched in fraternal blood.
May we all united work out the destiny
of this nations in this western world
May liberty of thought, of speech, of
conscience, never be assailed, and may
that liberty, our dearest earthly pos
session, won by many a battle strug-
gle, ever be preserved. May the words
OF our martyred Lincoln, in his second
inaugural address, ever find fulfillment
With malice toward none, with charity
fol- all, with firmness in the right as God
gives us to see the right, let us strive
on to finish the work we are in; to bind
up the nations wounds; to care for him
who shall have borne the battle; and for
his widow and his orphan; to do all
which may achieve and cherish a Just
and lasting peace among ourselves and
with all nations"
The record-union., 1896-05-31
DIED.

STADLER-In this city, May 10Th, Frank,
husband of Lena Stadler, native OF
Switzerland, aged 40 years. months
and % days.
Friends and acquaintance are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral
to-day Sunday, at p. M, from his late
residence, l22l G street.
CASPER-In this CITY, May 18th, John.
husband of Hattie Casper (son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Casper, father OF Irving,
brother of Joseph, James. Edward. Jen-
ME, Emma, Frances Casper, native of
Iowa aged u years, / month and days.
Friends and acquaintance are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral
to-day Sunday at 2:30 p. M, from his late
residence, 1902 E street.
CROSS = In this city, May 18th, George
Cross, brother-inlaw of G. NJ. Hayton, a
native of England, aged 81 years, 10 months
and l3 days.
Friends and acQuaintances are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral
to-day Sunday at a. m, from his late
residence, l60l K street. Burial private.
The record-union., 1896-05-31

HARRINGTON-In this city, May 10Th.
to the wife of AlonZo Harrington, nine
and a half pound son.
ROGERS-In this city, May 21st. to the
wife of G.. w. Rogers, a son.
CIFUENTES-In this city, May 10Th, to
the wife of Gregorio Cifuentes, a son.
ARNOLD-In this city, May Both, to the
wife of William j. Arnold, a son.
The record-union., 1896-05-31

George Egan and VIII H. Hanlon
well-known Sacramentans, have pur.
chased the Reception Saloon. Seventh
and X streets. The full returns of the
races at San Francisco are chronicled
there daily.
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those who had borne arms In defense
OF the Union were piled high with flow
ers, and another Memorial Day was
numbered with those that had come and
gone.
Mr.. Devlin spoke as follows:
The record-union., 1896-05-31
A TwO.Acre Snap.

For a choice two-acre piece in the M.
]. Dillman tract. with house. barn.
henhouse. two windmills. about 1Oc
fruit trees, one-half bearing. berries,
and in fact everything complete Call
soon and you can have this on easy
payments. Wiseman. All ] street.
The record-union., 1896-05-31

Railroad men secure your wood be-
fore price is advanced. Oak wood al
price Of pine; call and see It, Fair Oaks
Wood Yard, Eighteenth and @. You
can order by telephone, Capital No. SAT
Sunset. red. 7S1. N. Nottingham. Mana.
ger,
The record-union., 1896-05-31
ELECTRICITY! ELECTRICITYi
Who the People Are In Town That
Use It.

Every family should use electric
lights in their dwelling house, because
1t is cheaper than coal oil or gas; is
safe from setting fire; is clean and does
not smoke up the walls, curtains and
furniture. You will save more in free
dom from damage on your furniture
and cleaning your house than your
light will cost
1t Is free from the fumes Of gas or
coal oil, and therefore better for health.
Il is now being sold by the Sacramento
Electric Power and Light Company at
one-half the price formerly charged
by other companies, and cheaper than
In any other city in the United States,
being equal in price to seventy five
cents per LOCO watts.
The incandescent lamp, il broken,
immediate lybecomes harmless and there
is no danger from fire, while a lamp up
set explodes and property is DESTROYED
and lives endangered. The hot wave Of
this last week has made a great de-
mand for fans operated by electricity.
and the cost is so small that the lux
ury is within the reach of all. The
growing popularity Of the incandescent
service for residence lighting is shown
ny TIE Idpluly increasing number OF
patrons. When, few months ago but
few houses were wired for electric
current, now there are hundreds Of
them and it is not easy to keep up with
the demands for connection, the Sacra-
mento Electric Power and Light Com
pany now have five wiring gangs in
active operation. Amongst the new
light consumers taken on the last
month are the State Capitol, the s. P
f.. r. shops and grounds, freight sheds
depot and also the Railroad Hospital:
also, MeSsrs. Weinstck Lubin & Co.
the universal providers, who will use
sixty arc lamps and 500 incandescent
in their great emporium; the Golden
Eagle Hotel, the Masonic Temple and
the Foresters' Hall, and in residence dis
tricts j. A. Woodson, c. A. Phinney
Herman II. Grau, Fl. G.. Smith, George
NJ Mott, G. a. Luhrs, F. Ruhstaller
o. w. Erlewine, T. NJ. Lindley. p
Scneld, Adolph Scheld, E.. NJ
Sheehan, John Breuner, L. r.
Breuner, A. NJ. Johnson. D. Diers
sen, Z. b. Willis j. M Anderson. II.
z. Kent, Mrs. Booth, L. B. Mohr, L. r
Davenport, C. E. Kleinsorge. Adolph
Teichert, Tom Scott, the California
Winery and many others.
The record-union., 1896-05-31

There are times when you get a fit,
and there are times when you get a
misft, but John r. Week guarantees
a perfect fitting suit Of clothes at mod
crate prices. 521h X street.
The record-union., 1896-05-31
Racea.

A full description OF each race at the
Ingleside track is given at Kripp &
Co.'S, 1106 Seventh street. Capital Hotel
building. The result 10 known almost
as soon as at the track.
The record-union., 1896-05-31

Your scalp is scaly and looks bad
causes your hair to fall. Smiths Dand-
ruff Pomade will cure you. Guaran-
teed by Washburne & Co., Eighth
and J.
The record-union., 1896-05-31

Try one of those Cleveland high grade
bicycles which the Golden Eagle Cy-
ciery, Seventh and X. have in rental.
The record-union., 1896-05-31

Best garden hose, 10 cents foot:
hose repaired. Tom Scott. BOB ].
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Oh Interest to Everyone.

In warm weather it is very important
10 have nice, palatable meats. The
Mohr & york Packing Company have
the best facilities for keeping their
meats atan even temperature with their
improved cooling apparatus. They
claim that their cooling process is the
most complete of any on this coast
Considering the quality of their meats
and the care with which they are ham
died, they are enabled to give better
satisfaction to their patrons than any
other house. They buy only selected
stock, and do their own killing at their
abbatoir. During the summer season
they always carry large line of deli
cacies, including sausages of all kinds
With their experience of thirty-fiye
years in the meat business, thew fee
positive that they can please YOU. and
desire at least part of your patron.
age at any and all times.
The record-union., 1896-05-31

DR.. T. Wah Hing treats kidney trou.
bies successfully. Office, cor. Fourth
and K, Old Postoff1ce building.
The record-union., 1896-05-31

Piano-tuning.-Paul Schoen here, al
Hammers, Pommer's Or Neale's.
The record-union., 1896-05-31

Babies and children's photos from
Cutbirth's give satisfaction. Thir-
teenth and K.
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BORN.

Baldwin's photos the best. 5O4 J.
The record-union., 1896-05-31

Robert Emmett Club picnic, East
Park, to-day, Sunday, May 31st.
The record-union., 1896-05-31

Extra refined petroleum jelly (same
as vaseline) for the household. 4 or.
bottles, cents; 1-pound cans, 20 cents;
5-pound cans, SO cents; % pound pals.
81. c. c. c., drug department, Tenth
and X
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Picnic plates. DC per doz.: paper nap
kins, 15c per 100; picnic baskets. SC, &c
and 10c; four-hole camp stove, IS so;
wash boilers. heavy tin, Toe; wash
boards, 15c each; very nice tumbIers,
3Oc per doz. A. c. S., Eighth and X.
The record-union., 1896-05-31
CARPET NEWS!

"Bigelow" woven in the backs as guarantee
Of quality. These are the two best makes
in America.
The record-union., 1896-05-31

DR.. F. D. Tyrrell has moved his Of
fees from 429 ] to the new Joseph
building, Sixth and K
The record-union., 1896-05-31

Alex. Holmes. Photo Studio. 1908 10th. :
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Best Body Brussels
Price, 81 10 Yard.

HE regular price in Sacramento
Of the best quality Body Brus-
sells Carpets is 81 Is yard
At this FIGURE you buy thou:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-16

it was necessary to haul freight, rendered
the boat of the Bluehill line of but little
Use to Ellsworth merchants for freights.
And so it was that Ellsworth set about
to- see if something could not be done,
and as is invariably the case when Els
worth really makes an effort to do
thing, something has been done. The
"llector' Will tie up at her new berth in
Ellsworth in the spring.
Capt. Arey spent several days in the city
during the past week, and has made def
mite arrangements for running the boat.
Connect tion Mill be made with the Surry
boat on both up and down trips. Ar
rangements will probably be made for
through freight rate from Boston to Ellis
worth.
The wharf and shed of what is known
as the Jordan estate will be rented by
Capt. Arey, and the shed Will be fitted up
for freight house. No better wharf
than this could be found for freight
boat. 1t is conveniently situated, is so
built that frelghts may be conveniently
handled, and the easy grade to Water
street makes hauling easy.
Besides the advantage of cheaper
freights which will probably be enjoyed,
there is the still further advantage of
greater promptness. Goods shipped by
freight from Boston by rail must be on
board the cars at 3 O'Clock in the after
noon, and reach here on the second day
following.
Goods leaving Boston by boat at 5
O'Clock will reach Ellsworth the follow
ing afternoon. This saving OF time Is an
important item to merchants. Take, for
instance, in the matter OF perishable
fruits. Heretofore merchants have found
il necessary to have berries shipped by ex-
press, at increased expense, owing to
slowness OF freights.
Capt. Arey, during his stay in this city,
received assurances from merchants aud
from he superintendents OF the two shoe
factories that they would give their busi-
ness to the boat IL they found it to their
advantage to do so.
freight boat, the Hector" will be used in
towing vessels and in carrying excursion
parties, for both of which she Is adapted.
The Hector is forty-eight feet long
by fifteen feet wide, and draws four and
one half feet Cf water. She is compara-
lively new. She is now hauled out at
Bucksport and work will be commenced
at once to make such alterations as will
better ut her for carrying freight. The
principal alterations will be to fit her
with sponsors.
The "Hector" has been rnnning as a
passenger boat between Bangor and
Hsmpden. but the building of an electric
road between those two places, which
will begin running in the spring, takes
that business away from her. She is
licensed to carry fifty passengers, and il
admirably adapted for the use of small
excursion parties. Moonlight sails down
the BAY in the "Hector" will probably be
one of Ellsworth's next summers attrac-
tions.
The "Hector" may also carry passen-
gers to connect with the Bluehill boat,
when the tide serves favorably. Her
light draft makes it possible for her to
20 out OF the river at less than half tide,
al hal NnnlI fe la Va m n n
month when it would be very incon-
venient for passengers to 60 by the boat.
Capt. Arey will move to Ellsworth with
his family in the spring.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-16
HIGH SCHOOL N0Ts y.

The 1irst declamations of the term will
be given Friday.
Walter Foster '93, and John Abram, '9S,
left the high school to eni er the CONNER
cial school.
The number of students this term is
124 and, as last term, many are compelled
to study out of school.
Miss Maude A. Scott, '96, will entertain
the mem bers of her class at a party t
her home on Friday evening.
An effort is being made to form q
school orchestra. As there is considera Bile
musical talent in the school, and several
of the students play different instru-
ments, an orchestra of some pretensions
might be formed.
The lyceum was organized Friday after
noon. The officers elected were: Joseph
H. Woodward, 96, president; Harry L.
Cra abtree, SO, president; Frank H.
Lowell, '97, second vice president:
Charles Burke, '97, secretary; Charles
Campbell, '97, treasurer. c. E. Rellatty,
who was president last term, refused re-
nomination.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-16
FREIGHT AND TOW BOAT.

The Steamer "HectOr' Will Begin
Running in the Spring.
When the warm touch of spring un-
locks winters icy fetters and releases
Ellsworth's shipping, the staunch little
steamer "Hector," Capt. Benjamin Arey,
Of Brewer, will steam up Union river
and announce herself ready for the
business of carrying freight to connect
with the boats of the Bluehili stea m boat
company at Surry, of towing vessels in
and out of the river, and of occasionally
carrying gay excursion parties out by
daylight or moonlight for a sail down
the river and among the islands.
The people Of Ellsworth, particularly
the merchants and factories, will warmly
welcome the new conner. The need ef
regular freight boat direct to the city has
long been felt. The distance to the Surry
landing, and the rough road over which
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-16

Superintendent -ot- schools &. W. Lord
was surprised few days ago tn receive
handsome beck from . newspaper pub
li-hed ia London, Eng. lie Was unable to
account tor such liberslity until ne re-
called that several months ago he had
read in the paper of prize being offered
for the best poem on some incident oc-
curing In = church. aud on the Impulse
OF he moment he he sent a little poem
which he had read in lodge some time be-
fore tie had entirely forgotten II until
the receipt of the book called IL to mind.
Searching through the paper he found
his little poem, why the sermon Stop
ped, with the announcement that r. W.
Lord, poet. OF Ellsworth, Maine, L. ). A,
had won the prize.
Owing to meetings of lodges and other
societies on Monday evening, the atten-
dance at the board OF trade meeting was
small. and 1t was decided to adjourn un-
til Friday evening OF this week. Before
adjournment letter was read from J. A.
Hooper, mili-owner of Dixon, Ohio.
Mr.. Hooper wrote that the lumber in his
locality was exhausted, and he wanted to
dispose OF saw mill aud machinery. He
asked about the lumber In the vicinity OF
Ellsworth. aud said: "In case you have
plenty OF good timber, aud ! do not sue
ceed IN disposing OF my mill, possibly i
might locate myself there" The letter
WAS referred to the committee on manu-
features. At the meeting Friday evening
officers VIII be elected for the ensuing
year, anG large attendance is desired.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-16
FATAL ACCIDENT AT BLUEHILL

Superintendent G w Clay, of the White
Granite Company, Killed.
George w. Clay, superintendent Of the
White Granite Co., Of Bluehill, died Mon
day night OF injuries received at the
quarry in the forenoon Of that day.
Mr.. Clay was in the engine-room when
a large rock from blast broke through
the roof, pinning him beneath the wreck
age. His leg was terribly mangled. He
died at 0 O'Clock that night of shock and
loss of blood.
Deceased was tifty-six years of age. He
leaves a wife, son aged seventeen and a
daughter aged thirteen. He was an Odd
Fellow and member of the G. A. h.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-16
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
80 ,n,.Hr,>nurSr> rnIs wrrk

80 spsEKTI~ENESI> rat> wEEk
Probate nutSs Petition for license 10 sell
rcai eetste.
pr,shaip uutice-t-t Fdsin 4. sprague.
" { Aufre Hez-enseFs notice.
tr-HiVsuFF court -Npticr 81 -eepnd meeting
Ntliam teuHntir Mr==ssnHrr'- notice.
1aHlez taznuaau Nes-engrr'- notice
ttsuFEr Pafrh.r FuHx for -alr
" tsaiiert a teaFHure sale
Probate uutirc Fvtitiou for license to sell
real estate
Probate bottle Accounts fled for settlement.
la=aivrnrv eHaFt Notise of -ecana meeting
tssaTas Stanarti-Nniies Of his appoint.
NEST a-sizuse
u Htrxiuz= Marble wurk-.
Hale stationery.
NORTH tII~WuRTu
Martin Alley Il aatioa notice.
NoKTH LANaISH
l. D.. white-Position a. nur.e
ORLASD
fark ". Gross Notice OF foreclosure.
WINTER UARnoR
The schoosiie Peninsula Land Co.-Invest
ment In real estate.
BkIFssr. ssE
Carrie Jones-waIl paper and eartaina.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-16

Officers of Donaqua lodge, K. of P,
were installed last Wednesday evening.
The names of officers appeared in The
AMERICAN two weeks ago. Following
the installation oyster stew was served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-16

A. a he'll without q eiapper,
Useless anst forgotten lie-.
10 10th the bu sines. of the man
Who will never advertise.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-16

The second annual convention OF the
county commissioners of Maine will be
held at Bangor, next Wednesday, Jan. o.
County Com issioners Aiken, Richard
son and HinckIey will attend. All ex-
county commissioners and clerks of
courts are also invited to attend.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-16
Highest Of all in Leavening Power
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Lates U Govt Report
R3%!aa!l! g! Rs%ass1 Rsk2es
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Village Improvement Society.
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Village Improvement Society.
The ladies of the village Improvement
society, of Ellsworth, will give party in
Odd Fellows hail on the evening OF
January %.
The admission fee will be 35 cents, and
during the evening refreshments will be
served.
The interest manifested by he ladies OF
the city in the work which the name OF
the organization implies is to be conn
mended, and it is earnestly hoped that
their efforts to secure funds to prosecute
the work in the spring will be heartily
seconded by the public in general.
Clinton ID. GaskelI, Of this city, and
Mrs. Cora F. Wheelden, of Brewer, were
married by Rev. j. T. Crosby Saturday
evening.