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The record-union., 1896-10-23
HIGHER PRICES ANTICIPATED
Good News for Hop-GrOwers From
England.

(From the Kentish Observer, Oct Sth.)
A meeting of the members of the Ma
tional Association Of English Hop
Growers, attended by large number of
representative growers from East Kent,
Sussex, Herefordshire, Weald of Kent,
Mid Kent and Hants, was held on Mon
day last at the Hop Exchange Bor-
ough. Herbert Leney, West Farleigh,
occupied the chair. After dealing with
the details of the special business of the
association, the position and prospects
Of the trade were discussed at some
length. A much more cheerful feeling
was manifested by all present than has
been evident for some time past After
considering the latest reports from the
Continent and America, in connection
with actual knowledge of the supplies
yet to come forward from the English
hop growing districts, it was generally
agreed that the recent advances in
value were fully warranted by the posi-
ton, and must of necessity be not only
maintained, but that all the better
grades of hops would realize los to 2Os
further advance within the next fort
night. Regret was expressed that so
many growers had been hasty in dis
losing of their hops at the low rates
quoted at the opening of the season.
and it was hoped that holders of all
grades would be cautious in their future
transactions. as they would probably
now be benefited by firm attitude in
adhering to their demands for higher
prices. The meeting was unanimous
concerning these points, and full of
confidence that If the growers as body
exercised due discretion they would find
their reward in the fulfillment of their
authorizations
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DRAINAGE PIPES.
Adoption of Plan for Protecting the
LeVee.

A special meeting of the City Trus-
tees was held yesterday afternoon.
There were present Trustees Leonard,
Tozer, Wachhorst, Devine, Pennish,
Kent, Bentley, Davis and Mckay. The
meeting was called for the purpose Of
considering matters in connection with
the protection of the levee where the
new drainage pipes enter the river.
Clerk Desmond read a communica-
tion from City Surveyor Mullenney de-
failing plan submitted by him for
protecting the levee at an expense Of
S44O. 1t involves concrete wall sur
rounding the pipes, brush revetment,
Cr mattress of about one foot in thick
ness and stone riprapplng. The entire
NCrk to be under the direction of the
City Surveyor.
The Trustees adopted the plan, with
slight changes that VIII add about $50
to the expense. The two pipes will be
imbedded in concrete, with wall of the
same material uniting them, SO that
there will be no vibration nor loosening
of the earth at that point.
The record-union., 1896-10-23
HE MEANT WELL.
Justice Davis Thinks McKeany Was
in Earnest.

In the Police Court yesterday morn
ing the case against A. j. Mckeany,
charged by A Williams with having
obtained money under false pretenses,
was dismissed.
On Tuesday the case was called and
the evidence for the prosecution put
in, after which motion to dismiss was
i: terposed by H. G. Soule, Mckeany' s
attorney. The complaint alleged that
McKeany had secured $50 from Will
Jams on representation that he was
forming a theatrical company and
would give employment as general
manager to ]. A Williams, a son Of the
prosecuting witness.
The court held that no false pre-
lenses had been made, and that Nc
Keany had tried in good faith to form
the company. But Williams and the
others are wondering how they are to
get their money back.
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Coercion.

Eds. Record nion": never had
very exalted opinion of Senator Stephen
NJ. White, and when the very liberal
and charitable speaker who addressed
our sound money club on the evening OF
the l4th spoke SO favorably of him as
conscientious, reliable citizen outside
OF politics, and in such marked con-
trast with what is being said of our
candidate by opposition speakers, |
came to the conclusion that he was
OVERRIDING the thing.
In your report of the Democratic
meeting at the Old Pavilion on Tuesday
evening, October Goth, you say that
He charged that employees had been
forced to join the Mckinley clubs under
penalty of being discharged" etc, ana
as this follows directly after reference
is made to affairs lin this town last
week" I can come to but one cOnclu-
sion, and that it that he referred to the
s. uthern Pacific Company and their
employees in this city. Now, 1 have been
in their employ here about three years,
and in justice to my employers l will
say that during that time there has
never an officer of the company even IN
timated to me that he had any desire
to know my political sentiments. Some
weeks ago young man, a ShOpmate,
| asked me if l wished to join a sound
money club. I said yes, most certainly,
as l was in favor of that kind of money.
Later on when the subject of getting
uniforms came up l subscribed and got
| measured for one, as did others, it be-
ing optional with each individual MEN,
Der whether he would get measured or
not. Having joined the club of my own
free will, uninfiuenced by anyone, 1 now
deal in facts and speak for myself
alone, having nothing to gain or lose
hy so doing, and if Senator White says
that l am a political coward to be CO.
creed into voting against my honest
convictions, or that any officer or en-
ploye of the Southern Pacific Company
ever attempted to influence my vote,
have sufficient courage to say that he
simply lies-that is the only proper
word to use in this connection, and
alone assume the responsibility of my
assertions. / have no desire for nOtOrl-
ETY., but if he or anyone else wants my
address in full the editor is at liberty to
| give it. Yours, for justice and truth,
| lead where it may. II.
Sacramento October C1 1896.
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NEARLY BURNED TO DEATH.
Terrible Accident to a Former SaCra-
mentan.
George Fearn, Painter, Shockingly
Burned at TiburOn on
Wednesday.

George Fearn, who was reared in this
city, came near losing his life in hor-
rible manner on Wednesday at Tiburon,
near San Francisco, and it is not at all
certain he will recover from his injuries.
Fearn has been occupying by himself
a cabin on the water front opposite the
Sonoma House at Tiburon. While
boiling some beeswax and turpentine
together, in order to make paint mix
ture that he desired, the mass caught
fire and spurted out of the kettle upon
Fearns clothing. In an instant his ap-
parel was burning IN a dozen places.
AS people usually do under such cir
CumStances, the painter rushed out
doors and into the open air. The speed
of his movements famed the flames
and he fell to the ground, almost a liv-
ing ball of fire. He rolled about, cry
ing out from the pain
Many people rushed to the spot, but
none dared touch the blazing man.
While some ran for water, others cried
to Fearn to jump into the bay. The
painter still had SeEse enough left to
hear this suggestion and he obeyed it.
Rushing to the edge of the wharf he
made a leap and fell, a sputtering fire
brand into the ocean.
One plunge was sufficient to extin-
guish the flames, and Fearn, too weak
from suffering to help himself, was with
some difficulty rescued from death
by drowning and hauled back upon the
land to suffer the awful torture result
ing from his burns
DR.. Shields of San Francisco hap
pened to be in the town and ne was
summoned. The doctor found that
Fearn was badly burned about the
head chest and back
The citizens of Belvedere at once
volunteered to assume all the expense
of the unfortunate painter during his
illness and ordered him sent to ST.
Luke's Hospital in San Francisco.
A statement from that institution
on Wednesday night was to the effect
that the burned painter was resting
easily and had a chance Of recovery
The record-union., 1896-10-23
IMPROVEMENT OF ] STREET.
Property Owners From Second to Third
Object to Bitumen.
They Demand, However, That the
Granite Blocks be Relaid
in Concrete.

A majority Of the property owners on
street, between Second and Third,
have filed with the City Trustees
remonstrance to the resolution of inten-
ton to improve that block with btu
men. The remonstrance reads:
I'VE most respectfully protest against
the proposed Improvement OF SAID
street in the way and manner as set
forth in the resolution of intention OF
your board (Signe6 L. c. Chandler
I'll feet; Mrs. Albert Gallatin, 40 feet;
H. S. Crocker, 40 feet; William
Clegern, 20 feet; Levi Cohen, 70 feet;
S. Gerson, 20 feet; Mrs. Harper, 20
feet: estate of Edward P. Figg, de-
ceased, 40 feet; Green & Trainor, 40
feet; A. Coolot, 70 feet.
Some of the signers of the remon-
STRANGE also petition the board for the
relaying of the granite blocks, and
say:
ITO the Honorable Board of Trustees
of the City of Sacramento-Gentleme
The undersigned property owners on
] street, between Second and Third,
respectfully protest against your order
to remove the granite-block pavement
On said street and substitute therefor
one of asphalt. Our reasons are con-
tanned in the fact that for the purpose
for which this portion of ] street is
used a well-laid stone block pavement
is generally acknowledged to be su-
lerior to asphalt
Some years ago, after considerable
effort and at great expense, we i'm
proved this block by changing cobbles
tC what is known as the Roman stone
pavement. The job proved to be a
good one and for years it remained
true to its grade and an object lesson
to all citizens who desired a good and
very durable street for heavy traffic.
A few years ago the laying of a double
track for the electric railway broke
into the crown of the street, and from
that time the surface in many places
became uneven.
In protesting against a change of
material we desire to say that we ask
for an Immediate correction of these
defects, and respectfully suggest an
order for an Improvement to consist
in careful relaying Of the present stone
blocks upon a good cement foundation,
in the same manner as is now being
done in the leading commercial cities
Of our country. (SigneD H S. Crock
er, 40 feet; G.. l.. Simmons, 20 feet i;
William Clegern, 20 feet: A Coolot,
30 feet; l.. c. Chandler 81 feet
The number of feet represented in
the remonstrance against bitulnen is
81, just enough to prevent the pro-
pcsed laying Of that class of pavement
for six months. If no other agree
ment should be arrived at by that time
the Trustees can, if they should see
fit, order the block SO paved.
On the other hand, the owners of
26O feet of property on the block have
signified their preference for bitumen,
a contractor having agreed to do the
work and allow 81 20 per lineal foot
for the stone blocks now on the street
The record-union., 1896-10-23
DIED.

CONTANT-In this city, October 21st
George c., oldest son of Theresa and
George COntant, a native of Minnesota
aged years and 3 months.
Friends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral to-day
(F'riday), at 3 O'Clock, from George H
Clark's funeral parlors, No. 10i7 and
1919 Fourth street, thence to the Cathe-
dral, where funeral services will be held
commencing at 3:30 o'clock.
O'REILLY-In this city, October 22d,
Rosetta d., daughter of Philip f, and
Laura c. O'Reilly, native of California,
aged months
Funeral private.
- - Ing W. ~ ~
native of California, aged 1 year, ~
months and Is days
Funeral private,
The record-union., 1896-10-23
Alleged Assault.

D. Miller, a commercial traveller, has
caused the arrest Of William Clegg, a
paper seller on one of the trains run
ming between here and Lathrop, charg-
ing him with assault.
Miller claims that because he re-
moved a number of packages from a
seat Clegg assaulted him. The case
will come up in the Police Court to-
IaU
The record-union., 1896-10-23
OambOIed on the Green.

The cases against John Burdette,
John Mack, John Dustin and Chris
charged with gaming, were
called in the Police Court yesterday
and Burdette, Dustin and
entered pleas of guilty and
were fined 500 each, which they paid
John Mack declared his innocence,
and his case will be heard this morn
The record-union., 1896-10-23
High HOnOrS.

The testimonials rendered F. de Wolfe
Hennah for his ability and skill and
the silver medal awarded him for the
quality of material which he uses all
GO to show that he gives a service which
is only equaled by the most skillful op-
ticians in the United States. Office
hours, 9-12, Is. Sundays, 9-12. Ma
sonic Temple.
The record-union., 1896-10-23
Action on a Contract.

Richards & Knox, by their attorney
l.. T. Hatfield, have commenced suit
against Mrs. II. b. Gregory and Will
lam III. Bradley to recover the sum of
$50 10 alleged to be due on con-
tract for lumber, etc, together with at
tOrney's fees and costs.
The record-union., 1896-10-23
A Test Case.

The case against All Duey, charged
with having violated the peddling or
dinance, and which is to be made a
case with which to test the validity of
the law. was continued in the Police
Court yesterday morning until Tues
day ppxt
The record-union., 1896-10-23
Badly BefuddIed.

Henry Miller, who Wednesday after
noon attempted to suicide by swallow
ing large dose Of morphine, though
out of danger is confined in the City
Prison. He seems TO De a lunatic of the
first water, and does not even know
where he belongs#nor who he is. No
one has yet been found vino knows him.
The record-union., 1896-10-23
A Recipe for the Blues.

Take a walk up town, drop in at the
G. G. c. and buy pound of that cO-cent
roast coffee; everybody is asking how
they can afford it Chats our secret;
you won't forget the place, corner
Tenth and K
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district has the opportunity to assist
and should accept it.
EvERYBODY's COLUMN.

Under this heading the .'Record-Union"
Will publish short letters from corre-
spondents on topics of interest to the
general public. The matter in these COM
munications will be understood to repre-
sent only the views of the writer's All
communications must be accompanied by
ton unless so desired. but as a guarantee
OK good fQith-Eds
The record-union., 1896-10-23
@1l5!!l|ssE{lQ5|] 1l!!| rs Il 6llaE (sSSD
} Mems Canton Flannel
6UnderWear.

= bOnueTWcdT.
= Our Men Canton Flannel Shirts
: and Drawers at soc are the best
. and most serviceaUle o. any IN the
emarket for the price.
( This may seem bold declara-
ton, but the assertion is backed by
: the following points:
Z L. Only good quality mediuni
heavy flannel is used.
>. The sewing is done with linen
thread and warranted not TO rip.
s. Every garment is ample in
Z all it's proportions and fully up to
the size marked.
= placed at all points where they
. will do good. The drawers are
? double scanned and reinforced in
= crotch and seat
: By buying this underwear, in
1stead OF making at home, house.
>wives will make saving in labor.
Dat little or no extra increase in cost.
eBesides our underwear, by reason
9 Of the way in which it is made, will
<likely last much longer than home
made garments.
The record-union., 1896-10-23
Reports Received.

Governor Budd yesterday received
the biennial reports of the State Board
of Harbor Commissioners of San Diego
and Of the State Board of Prison Di-
rectors, and transmitted the same to
the State Board of Examiners
The record-union., 1896-10-23
The Brewers Divorced.

A San Francisco court has granted
Hattie S. Brewer divorce from M.
r. Brewer on the ground Of failure to
provide. Brewer was commission
merchant and fruit shipper in this city.
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was destroyed by fire Tuesday night.
and that circumstances lead to the be-
lief that it was the work of an incendi-
ary. The same night two fishing nets
belonging to Shoup and Silvey were
also burned
The record-union., 1896-10-23

Exclusive agent for Peter Wright &
Co.'S English cashmere underwear
So 30 per suit. Under the Mckinley
tariff was $40 per suit. VIM. M Petrie
622 street
The record-union., 1896-10-23
SalOOnkeeper Arrested.

Leon Lewis, who conducts a saloon
at Twelfth and D streets, was arrested
yesterday on a charge of keeping his
place of business open after midnight
without a license.
The record-union., 1896-10-23

Prescriptions reliably compounded at
Green's new drug store, corner Seventh
and K. Golden Eagle Hotel block
The record-union., 1896-10-23

For Sale.-An opportunity for a man
with little money. An old established
furnishing goods store doing a good
business at present time. Apply at this
office.
The record-union., 1896-10-23

Mrs. Van Alstine will be pleased to
see her friends at Corwin's, millinery
COZ ] street.
The record-union., 1896-10-23

Have your hot-air furnaces over
hauled by Miller Bros, 1116 street +
The record-union., 1896-10-23

Electric light fixtures and electrical
supplies. Tom Scott. the plumber,
303 j.
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. Misses and Children'S
SDreSs Shoes, ST. 25, ST so,

3 These are good quality Kid
4 Shoes, with black cloth tops, mar
1Iow square toes, patent leather tips
>and spring heels; strong but flexi-
} bic soles; sizes s! to II, 81 IS;
sizes II! to 2, 81 so. Good,
slightly shoes at moderate price.
The record-union., 1896-10-23
Cold In One Dat

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it
fails to cure. 2oc.
The record-union., 1896-10-23

Babies, Ladies, Children and Men have
photos taken at Cutbirths, 18th and X =
The record-union., 1896-10-23

DR.. Weldon. SO6 } street, extracts
teeth without pain: local anaesthetic
The record-union., 1896-10-23

Call and get our prices on stoves M.
Hirsch, 1913 and 1918 J street.
The record-union., 1896-10-23
Supposed Incendiarism

Word has been received in the city
that the dwelling house of N. Ahoka,
who resides up the river at Fremont
The record-union., 1896-10-23

Pasteur germ proof filter. S21 X.
Strobe, 311 ], wants your insurance.
Alex. Holmes Photo Studio 1903 1Othe
The record-union., 1896-10-23

Best taf1ies. Welch Bros, 9th & J.
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Children'S Patented
Sleeping Garments.

One of the important things in
the care of children is to prevent,
their taking colds, especially at,
night, when they become restless
and cast off the bed coverings.
To obviate this danger we show
some Children's Newly Patented
Sleeping Garments that are the,
best thing of the kind we have
ever seen. They are of heavy
knit cotton, with feet attached,
with cuffs that lengthen so as to
cover the entire hand. The gar,
ments are excellent quality and the
prices low.
White or gray, for I to years.
soc; 4 years, ooc; 6 years, 7oc; 8
wears, OOC.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-28
THE LARGEST GRGULA T0H OF AMY M0RTH CAROLINA DAILY

coinage of silver, instead of bringing
panic will stop the panic that the
people have been suffering for years
we are in the midst of a panic now
and we have been in the midst of
panic.
you can count on selfish interest
always. and when you tell me that men
win hoard money under free coinage,
tell YOU that l know that they will
not hoard money, because people never
hoard money when money is falling
in value. They do not hoard wheat
when wheat is going down. You will
find that when the price begins to fail,
they begin to get rid of the thing
falling In price and under free coin
age there will be a larger amount of
money brought into circulation and
people understand that that means the
purchasing power of the dollars will
fan and when that commences the
man who owns the dollar win be try
ing to get rid ofthe dollar and get hold
of something which is rising in its pur-
chasing power"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-28
BIG DAY AT CANTON.
Music Was the Principal Feature of
the Afternoon.

Canton, Ohio, Oct 27.-There never
was a more inspiring scene than that
witnessed on the public square of Cam
ton from 4 to o'clock this afternoon.
Thousands of people, including ladies
from Norwalk, many of the visitors
from Boston, West Virginia and Mary
land and Cleveland, gathered in front
of the handsome court house on Broad
public square and sang patriotic melo-
dies, interpersed with music by the
bands of music, frequently cheering
and the waving of flags, banners and
campaign parasols, with which the
women's delegation was supplied.
America, Yankee Doodle, The Star
Spangled Banner quickly followed on
one another. There were ''Dixie" and
Maryland, My Maryland" not forgot
ten. Both were sung as Justify and
patriotically as was "John Browns
Body" and Marching Through Geor-
gia." The affair was entirely inn
promptu and ended at o'clock with
Home, Sweet Home" from both band
and the vast audience which had
gathered.
To-day's demonstration was full of
beauties and features. 1t was notable
for the large crowd, and for the wide
range of territory represented by the
visiting delegations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-28
COERCION IN NEW YORK.
If Orderd to March in Republican Pro-
cessions, Mr.. Sheehan Advises Them
to do so-"You Can Resent This
Insult Next Tuesday"

New York, Oct. 27.-John sheehan,
of Tammany Hall, tonight issued a
statement to the voters of the city of
New York. He accuses employers of
endeavoring to coerce their men to
vote for Mckinley and advises work
ingmen to march in the Republican
parade this week if they are obliged
to. He says:
Employers of men in this eitv, not
satisfied with the methods pursued to
force their employees to vote for the
Republican candidates, are going still
further and are actually compelling
them to participate in the so-called
Republican parade on Saturday night
The purpose of this parade is not to
much to boom Mckinley in this city.
as to create a sentiment against the
Democratic candidates in the West.
There are thousands of men who
will join in this procession who are
in sympathy with the Democratic can
didates.
I'm submitting to such a system of
tyranny, these employees are adopting
the only wise course open to them.
"A refusal to march on this day is
certain to mark them for dismissal,
Immediately following this election.
Having others depending upon them
for support, they should comply with
the request of their employers, no mat
ter how unjust or unreasonable the
demand may be. If insisted upon, they
should even wear Mckinley buttons
as we'll as parade. o Tuesday next
they will have the power to resent this
insult to their manhood and to the
American people"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-28
A BOLD ROBBERY.
The Gang Having Cleaned Out the
Whites, Try Their Hands ON the
Indians.

Kansas City, Mo, Oct. PA special
to the Times from Guthrie, o. T., says:
The Sac and Fox Indian agency, sixty
miles southeast of here, was held up
and looted yesterday by the same gang
of bandits who looted the town of
Carney last week Sac and Fox is only
thirty-six miles from Carney.
There were four masked robbers.
mounted and armed. They first rode
to the office of Agent Thomas, pre-
sumably to demand the money to be
paid as annuities to Sac and Fox In
dians next week. Agent Thomas had
$4,000 in greenbacks, ready to paw
the Indians. Thomas was not in his
office. The robbers then went to the
store of Mrs. Fannie w. Histler, cover
ed the inmates and took $486 and
valuable papers from the safe. They
then held up J. w. Moffitt's place and
got $50 and a gold watch. Chief Keo-
kuk's place was robbed of $50 and
So, 600 worth of notes. The boldest of
the robbers frightened the traders and
people 50 badly that they were unable
to resist.