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The record-union., 1896-05-03
An Original Portrait of Shakespeare

The portraits of Shakespeare are an
old subject of controversy, but concern
ing one of them T. Edgar Pember-
ton has an interesting story to tell. 1t
is believed to have been painted during
the poets lifetime. 1 bore the date
1909, and it was added to the loan col
lection in the Memorial Picture Gallery
at Stratford in 1892. on account of its
close resemblance to the well-known
Droeshout engraving, Edgar Flow
er, an enthusiast as well as an ex-
pert in such matters, thought it ought
to be secured for the memorial collec-
tion. On the death of it's owner 1t was
accordingly bought by Mrs. Charles
Flower and presented to the Memorial
Gallery.
Edgar Flower now determined to put
the genuineness of the picture to every
possible test, and invited Lionel Gust,
Director of the National Portrait Gal
lery, and Mr.. Colvin, the Keeper of the
Prints at the British Museum, to in
spect it. This they did, and they had
little doubt that it was painted in the
days of Shakespeare. The picture was
then brought to London. and before
full meeting of the Society of Antiquar-
les stood its trial well. An eminent en-
graver has testified to the fact that the
picture could not possibly have been
painted from Droeshout's engraving,
and a British Museum authority de-
clares the date it bears to have been
painted at the same time as the portrait
Mr.. Poynter, R.A., and Mr.. Ouless,
R.A., have moreover expressed decided
opinions that the portrait must have
been painted from life. The picture will
now form more than ever an object OF
interest to all pilgrims to Stratford.-
Westminster Gazette.
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The Pitman and the Ear Trumpet.

A pitman entering a public house in
Newcastle, where an old man was seat
ed near the fire, accosted him with the
customary salutation of "Gude morn
in" The old man, however, paid no at
tentlon, and the pltman repeated his
salute in a louder voice. This time his
lungs had effect; the old man raised
himself up, and taking from a capa-
clous pocket trumpet of peculiar con-
struction, put it to his ear Our honest
pitman stood amazed, but after waiting
With the most anxious expectation for
some moments while no sound came. he
exclaimed, with a disappointed air:
Nay, man, it Wilma dea; thou Gamma
play wi thy lug. ."-HousehoId Words
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are to the community what the drum is
TO the orchestra when the drummer is
ambitious and too great for the score
They are given to that "obtrusiveness,
that pushing, that elbowing, all of the
little arts which bring forward little
men that Macauley admired in Du-
mont, the biographer of Mirabeau, be-
cause he was superior to them. Every
such 1nsistent, uneasy, egotistical and
hateful female is worth many votes to
the opponents OF the suffrage amend
ment.
The Press Club Company of experts
was completely sympathetic with Miss
Anthony in her defense of the woman
IN Journalism. This was not gallantry
altogether. The female reporter has
ceased to be a novelty in the San Fran
CISCO newspaper Office. There are sew
eral OF her on every staff now, and she
Is not valued at all on account of her
sex and the interest that is given to an
item because it has been written by a
woman. Some of the very best report
ers in town are girls. They are given
star assignments" frequently, since
as we'll as men, and earn their money
Women reported the Brown church tri-
al for several of the newspapers and
one, who did the case for the ''Chroni-
cle," Miss Mabel Craft, made a reputa-
ton with her literary skill, Judgment
and deft humor. Most of the young
women on the press are graduates of
colleges. They set out with the inten-
ton of being literary, but the news
paper fever seizes upon them and they
settle down steadily to journalism. Not
one of them belong to the Women's Pa
cific Coast Press Association.
DO you not" asked preacher whom
a girl reporter was intervening the
other day-she told me this herself
DO you not in the discharged your du-
ties often find yourself in embarrassing
situations? Don't men sometimes say
impertinent things?"
Yes, occasionally" she said, land
ciergymen, usually. Now, as to the
matter l came to see you about"
ARTHUR M'EWEN.
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Y. w. C. A. CLASSES.
The Progress They Have rlade Within
Few r1OnthS.

The Educational Committee of the
Young Women's Christian Association
has prepared the following summary,
showing the progress made by the sew
eral classes fostered by the association
names of the teachers dates of or
ganization, number enrolled, number of
lessons, total and average attendance:
German-Teacher, Miss NJ Meyer; or
ganized November 1st; number enrolled,
8; lessons, "a; total attendance, 153; av-
erage attendance. 6.
Dressmaking-Mrs Meyers; Novem
Der Both; enrolled, 20; lessons, %; total
attendance, 1872; average, 6.
Vocal music-Mrs. Turrell; January
18th; enrolled, 10; lessons, 10; attend
ance, 134; average, 9.
Elocution and Delsarte-Miss E.
Howe; January 21st; enrolled, 2S; les
sons, "a; attendance, 191; average, 8.
Cooking-Miss Felter; January oath;
enrolled, IL: lessons, II; attendance,
73; average, 6.
Physical culture-Miss Howe; jan
uary 9th; enrolled, 10; lessons. IL; at
tendance, 11S; average, 10.
Embroidery-Miss Schnabel; January
2Sth enrolled, 80; lessons, "a; attend
ance 1856; average, s.
Juvenile physical culture - Miss
Howe; February 1st; enrolled, %; les
sons, u: attendance, 800; average, 1S
Guitar-Miss Lands; February 9Th;
enrolled, 10; lessons, u; attendance,
81; average, 4.
Painting-Mrs. Herrick; March 9th;
enrolled, 10; lessons, 8; attendance, 90;
average, u.
French-Mlle. Couvez; March 14th;
enrolled, u; lessons, s; attendance, 80;
average, IL.
Juvenile sewing-Mrs. Winn; April
18th; enrolled, 13; lessons, 3; attend
ance, %; average. s.
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GRANGERS' PICNIC.
An Immense Crowd, and Delightful
Outing.

The farmers of the county and their
families had a great time yesterday in
Graham's Grove at the picnic given un-
der the auspices of the Patrons of Hus-
bandry. The grove is close by the pic
turesque and prosperous village of Elk
Grove, and is the favorite spot of the
Changers for holding their annual May
Day gatherings.
People were there from all parts of the
county, and conservative estimates
place the number of happy picnickers
at between five and six thousand.
Thomas Mcconnell was the President
or the Day, and with the assistance of
the energetic committee, it was made
the most successful picnic they have
ever given, both socially and financially.
Dancing commenced at 10 a. m. and
continued until p. m. AT p. m. the
games were started, and resulted as
follows:
Girls race, under II years-First
prize, Leila Kenneda; second, Mabel
Jackson; both of Florin.
Boys race, under 12-First prize, Joe
Snaar; second, Dennis Doyle; both from
Sacramento.
Girls race, under 16-First prize Liz
zie Thomas; second, Miss Lewis; both of
F'lorin.
Boys race, under 16-First prize, c.
c. Ream of Sacramento; second, G.
Rawlston of Courtland.
Unmarried ladies' race-First, Emma
France; second, Julia Simonds; both of
Sacramento.
Old mems race-First, John McNie of
Florin; second, Harry Prince of Per-
kins.
Three-legged race-First, C. p. Kel-
ley and c. c. Ream of Sacramento; Sec
ond, Albert Strong and J. Collins of
Franklin.
Married ladies' race-First, Mrs.
Pruit of Courtland; second, Mrs. Bryan
of Fair Oaks.
The ninth was the most eXcitin 8
race. There were so many entries it
was difficult to get them started. Frank
Galloway of CORTLAND won the first
prize, and G. Vassells of Sacramento
second.
Hop, step and jump-Ed. Flint of Sac
ramento won first prize; distance, 30
feet and 6 inches; Mr.. Freese, second;
with 80 feet.
Run and jump-The prize was one
years subscription to the Daily Rec
ord-Union," and the contest was a tie
between 1. c. May and E. c. Flint, both
of Sacramento; distance, 16 feet and s
inches.
Standing jump-Won by T. ]. Woods
OF Sacramento; a years subscription to
the Bee
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Weather Report.

The Weather Bureau reports show the
highest and lowest temperatures yes
terday to have been GA and 4S degrees,
with fresh southerly winds and cloudy
weather prevailing.
The barometrical readings at a. m.
and 5 p. m. yesterday were 30.13 and
301S inches, respectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were ga and 51
degrees, with .16 of an inch of rain, and
one year ago to-day GO and As degrees.
with no rain
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SHEFFIELD'S OPENING DAY.
AN OUTSIDER WINS THE r1AY
HANDICAP.
Two Stake Events at the Bennings
Track-LexingtOn and San
Francisco Races.

CHICAGO, May 1.-THE fifteen days
spring meeting began at Sheffield to-
day, with an attendance of 5000. Seven
teen books were in line. The feature
of the seven races carded was the May
Handicap, in which Redskin, with 12t
pounds up, was made favorite at odds
of l to q Lillian E., carrying 81
pounds, and quoted at 10 to l, won the
event. Sull Ross was second and Red
skin third, all heads apart. Dominica
Anna Mays and Dick Behan were the
winning favorites. Summaries:
Five furlongs, Woodlake won, jim
Head second, George B. Swift third
Time-1 :04A.
Seven furlongs, Constant won, Pat
Malloy, Jr., second, Royal Prince third
Time-1:3214.
Half mile, Belle of Niles won, Thomas
Payne second, Provident third. Time
0:511a.
Five furlongs, Dominica won, Denver
second, Buck Knight third. Time
1:03A.
One mile, May Handicap, Lillian E.
won, Sull Ross second, Redskin third
Time-1 :443.
Five furlongs, Anna Mays won, Nellie
Smith second, Bridget third. Time
1:0234.
Seven furlongs, Dick Behan Won
Evanatus second, John Sickey third.
Time-1 :30$4.
ON THE BENNINGS TRACK.
WASHINGTON, May 2.-There were
two stake events at Bennings to-day,
the Washington Handicap, one and one
sixteenth miles, furnishing a $1,000
purse, and the Sheridan Steeplechase
Handicap. a three-mile entertainment
with 1000 purse. Summaries:
Five furlongs Lizzie B. won, Bicycle
Girl second, Wandering Willie third
Time-1:04.
Six furlongs, Septour won. Prig sec
ond, Hanwell third Time-1:1o 3-5.
One and one-sixteenth miles, Rounds
man won, Tinge second, Sir Dixon, Jr.,
third. Time-1:5O 3-5.
Six furlongs, Intermission won, Silk
second, Lodi third Time-1:16 4-5.
Handicap, steeplechase, three miles,
Lafayette won, The Peer second, Wood
ford third Time-6:31.
AT LEXINGTON.
LEXINGTON, May 2-The great Flu
turity, the richest stake that the Ken
day. The stake was worth So, 200 to the
winner and was won easily by Orna-
ment He was an odds on favorite and
the bookies quit big losers on the race.
Summaries:
Six furlongs, Strathreel won, Annie
NJ. second, Anna Lyle third. Time
1:16A.
One mile, Ace won, Moylan second,
Sunburst third. Time-1:4 :43
Futurity, five furlongs, Ornament
won, Goshen second, Meadow Thorpe
third. Time-1:O2a.
Nine-sixteenths of a mile, Ada Rover
won, Margaret Roth second, Cappy
third. Time-O:51H.
Five furlongs, Treopia won, Cherry
Leaf second, Fugareo third. Time
1:041a.
AT SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2.-Weather
fine and track fast. Four furlongs, two
year-old fillies, Lovelight won, Jelderio
second, Shasta Water third. Time
0:49A.
Seven furlongs, handicap, All Over
won, Chartreuse II. second, Olive third
Time-1:29h
One and one-eighth miles, selling, Don
Caesar won, All Smoke second, Articus
third. Time-1:571a.
One and one-sixteenth miles. four
hurdles, Montalvo won, Silverado Sec
ond, Colonel Weightman third. Time
1:59%.
Six furlongs, selling, Commission won
Abi P. second, Warrago third. Time
LII
Six furlongs. selling, Goodwin II. won
Encino second, Heartsease third. Time
| Lille.
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Again Afflicted.

The home of ex-Sheriff T. w. O'Neil
and wife has again been INVADED by
death. Yesterday they lost their little
four-year-old son, Tommy His
death was the result of an attack of
diphtheria, which seized upon him sew
eral weeks ago. The disease itself was
conquered, but the child's blood had
been poisoned and death could not be
averted. This ds the second child Mr..
and Mrs. O'Neil have lost within a
couple Of month2
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Has Done Grand Work.
(From the Stockton Record

(F'rom the Stockton Record)
The Weekly Union" of Sacramento
has entered it's forty fourth year of
existence. No paper in California can
look back upon a career with more
to boast of than the Union" 1t has
done grand work for California and
its people, and has the vital force left
to accomplish even greater good There
are journals that have only age to rec
ommend them, but we are pleased to
state that the Union is not one of
these
The record-union., 1896-05-03
WHEELMEN'S RUN.
Capital City Cyclists Will 90 to
PattersOn'S To-Day.

Half-past o'clock is the hour fixed
for the start of the Capital City Wheel
men on their run to Routiers Station
this morning, where they are to be the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Patter-
son at q picnic on the bank Of the Amer
lean River.
The wheelway was inspected yester-
day and found to be in very good con-
dition. Each member will provide him
self with a glass or cup. There is a
delightful time in prospect for those who
attend
The record-union., 1896-05-03

Thomas Hardy, the novelist, is THUG
described by writer who has recently
met him: "His cheeks are slightly
sunken and his skin is sallow, speaking
of sedentary labors, the midnight lamp,
and of a constitution that could not sup
port the sustained strain of an arduous
task. Yet his eyes tell another tale, and
possess that phosphorescent light that
indicates energy. The solution of these
contradictory remarks must be that he
is mentally as robust as he is physically
delicate''
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the excellence which, in reality, wus
reached in only a few impressions.
John E. Millais says: "At our last Roy
al Academy election of associates we
elected a second American subject into
our body, Mr. Abbey. Mr.. Sargent is the
other member. 1t is possible for one Of
these gentlemen to be some day our
President This is practical proof of the
art brotherhood we feel toward the
United States"
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After q Criminal.

w. A. Loomis, detective Of Den
yer, Col, was in the city yesterday
awaiting the arrival of request for
requisition papers from the Governor
of Colorado to Governor Budd, for the
return to Denver of a criminal now in
Jail in Los Angeles.
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The Infallible Test.

Watts-How can a man tell which is
the best bicycle, I'd like to know?
Potts-Buy one. After you have had it
a week it will be the best wheel in the
market 1t always works that way
INDIANAPOLIS Journal
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the Boston Herald that we have had
in 120 years, since Governor Gage sailed
away from Boston harbor, as Governor
Hutchinson had two years earlier"
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First Citizen-I hear that there is an
important amendment to be made to
the rules of the United States Senate
next session? Second Citizen--What is
1t! First Citizen-Well, at present. only
one Senator can make a speech at a
time, but they's going to change all
that.-Brooklyn Life
The record-union., 1896-05-03

Lord Russell OF Killowen, Lord Chief
Justice. intends, at the beginning of the
long vacation, ito visit the United States
with view to taking part in confer
ence Of jurists to be held at Saratoga
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ADJUSTMENTS.

AT the Clunie Opera-house tonight,
the last of the triple bill Of farce comedy,
song, dance and minstrelsy. The bill is
varied and full of fun and interest.
Rivarde's concert is announced this
morning for Wednesday evening at the
Metropolitan Theater. Lauchum and
Donald de V. Graham are of his COM
pany-a strong combination. Rivarde's
success at the Columbia Theater in San
Francisco has been very great. In the
Music and Drama department Of this
number we further notice the entertain
ment.
A complimentary benefit will be given
Miss May Powers, late Of the Clunie
Opera-house Company on Tuesday
evening the 18th, at the Metropolitan
Theater.
The record-union., 1896-05-03

Governor Greenhalge was the only
English-born chief magistrate" says
The record-union., 1896-05-03
City Finances.

Following is the report of City Auditor
Young for the week ending Saturday,
Nav . 1896;
The herald., 1896-10-05
MRS. KATE TUPPER GALPIN =
She Tells About Her Work In San Fran.
cisco

Mrs. Kate Tupper Galpin returned
yesterday from San Francisco, where
she has been for visit and incidentally
making one and two sixth amendment
speeches daily. She reports much en-
thusiasm among the women Of northern
California, and large and attentive au-
diences everywhere.
1.-THE greatest difficulty encountered Is
lack of open opposition to the amend
ment," said Mrs. Galpin. speaking Of
the campaign. 1.-The newspapers are al
most unit in giving respectful and un-
biased reports of meetings and voters by
the score declare daily their intention CT
voting for the measure.
Sentiment is certainly drifting
toward the political recognition Of wo-
men. One lady who has distributed TO-
900 leaflets the past summer to voters
in San Francisco, told me that at first
she heard little but unfavorable COM
ment regarding the subject, but in the
past month nine out of ten men express
themselves cordially as favoring the
amendment"
Mrs Galpin feels very confident that
the sixth amendment will carry in No
vember. 1T will save a great deal Of
trouble II 1t carries now," she said, "for
the friends of the movement, both men
and women, will not abandon their ef-
forts until women have voice in the
government under which they live"
The herald., 1896-10-05
SILVER REPUBLICANS.
They Will Go to Pasadena Tonight to
Hear Orator TAYLOR.

Tonight the members of the Silver
Republican club will 60 to Pasadena
to attend the first meeting to be held in
Southern California Of the Hon. M. F.
Taylor, the eloquent Denver orator.
Mr.. Taylor has attracted large crowds
and much attention during his tour in
Northern California, and is no doubt
one Of the ablest speakers who has Wis
tied the coast during this campaign.
1t is hoped that good crowd will oe
able to attend his first meeting in this
part of the state. In order that accom-
modations may be provided for all. call
this morning at the Silver Republicans
clubs headquarters for tickets on the
electric cars. The first car will leave
Fourth and Spring streets at 6:45 p. m.
There will be special Accommodations
afforded in the way of transportation,
SO there need be no fear on this score.
Tomorrow evening the Silver Republi-
can club will hold its regular meeting in
the wigwam.
General Horace Binney Sargent, one
of the bravest generals in the late war,
ex-United Senator Cornelius Cole, a
member Of the senate in 1873 and Will
D. Gould, ESQ.,, will address the meet
ing.
The herald., 1896-10-05
THE rHEOsoPHIsTs.
Lecture at the Headquarters Last Night
by Christian Nicholson.

At the Theosophical headquarters, $50
South Broadway, Christian Nicholson
lectured last night on Universal Broth
erhood. The speaker said that the Theo-
sophical society admits all truth-seekers
regardless of race, nationality or creed.
| 1t mainly asks the candidate to work
in earnest for the realization Of univer-
sal brotherhood. If patriotism means
that you should love your fellow man
and hate none whomsoever, then we ad-
vocate patriotism; but when people talk
about patriotism, 1t is unfortunately
often the case that they encourage ha-
tired instead of love. Thus patriotism in
America often means to keep the for
eigners out Of here; in France 1t means
to hate and abuse the German all you
can; in Denmark 1t means to scorn a
Swede; in Russia 1t means to kick and
persecute Jew: in Turkey 1t means to
kill an Armenian. We have had enough
Of hatred. far too much Of 1t; we intend
to create heaven on earth and found
1t on tolerance, international fraternity
and universal brotherhood. 1t is time
that we become real gentlemen and gen.
tlewomen, and give every man a right
to express an honest opinion, no matter
on what soil he was born.
DIR. PARTRIDGES LECTURE.
DR.. w. T. Partridge of Cincinnati lee
tured last evening upon the subject of
The Great Orphan Humanity. The
speaker showed in a clear and forcible
manner how the selfish modes and prac-
tices Of most human beings caused them
to be isolated in heart from each other,
and thus setting UP separate interests,
there must inevitably result an impov-
erished condition of the soul nature,
which made men orphans truly.
He contended that all faculties and
qualities which brought happiness were
nourished and cultivated by altruism,
by thinking of the bond Of union which
ties men to each other in their true in
ner natures.
The only way in which humanity can
be brought to it's spiritual fatherflood
is by charity. based on knowledge of
their brothers and their own spiritual
needs.
Much Of the false education which
feeds the ambition, pride and envy, by
accentuating the differences Of temper
ament and attainment must be replaced
by the study of truth and wisdom for
the purpose of enlightening and uplift-
ing others to their true spiritual natures,
so that harmony will prevail. TheosO.
ply, by teaching men their spiritual or
igin, which is one for all men, and the
principles by knowledge of which con-
troll may be gained over the elements
and powers of the personal nature, must
lead men out Of poor, miserable or
phanage into a conscious mastery of
themselves and natures forces and Sc
crets.
The herald., 1896-10-05
HON. M. F. TAYLOR.
Arrival Of the Distinguished Orator.
Will Begin Speaking This Evening.

Hon. M. F. Taylor arrived yesterday
from Fresno, where he addressed q
large audience Saturday evening. Fati-
gued with speaking and travelling he
proceeded after eating dinner at the Hol-
lenbeck. to Mount Lowe, where he will re-
main until this evening. He Is accom-
panied by Mr.. ]. Baker. son of Hon.
George Baker This evening he will
speak in the wigwam at Pasadena un-
der the auspices Of the Bryan club Of
that city.
A number Of members Of the Los An
geles silver club will go to Pasadena
at 6:45 p. m. on the electric road to at
tend Mr.. Taylor's meeting and welcome
him to Southern California. A band will
accompany the party and everybody Is
invited to go along.
Mr.. Taylor speaks at Santa Ana to-
morrow, Wednesday at San Bernardino
and Thursday at San Diego. Saturday
he will reach Los Angeles at noon and
will hold a reception al the Hollenbeck
from 2 to p. m. to which all are cor
daily invited.