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The record-union., 1897-12-15
KANSAS PACIFIC ROAD.
The Union Pacific Does Not Want
the Property.

CHICAGO, Dec. 14.-The 'Post's'
Washington special says:
A representative of the Union Paci-
fic Reorganization Committee is given
as authority for the statement that the
Union Pacific will not buy the Kansas
Pacific. Asked if it would be possible
Tor the company to parallel the Kansas
Pacific, the answer was given that the
scheme was practicable. but that the
paralleling would be done a cost less
by one-third than would be required to
buy the Kansas Pacific
The additional information was fur
nished that it was only necessary to
build three miles of road from Colby
to the Denver Central, and that an ad-
vantageous contract could be entered
into with the Missouri Pacific for the
use of its tracks and Kansas City ter
minals. 1t was very clear, from the
sentlemans conversation, that the
Union Pacific combination is feeling in
dependent in this matter, and that it
does not care a great deal who gets the
Kansas Pacific.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
CONTEMPT OF COURT.
A Los Angeles Juror Fined One
Hundred Dollars.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14.-Juror c. I.
Mcintyre was found guilty of contempt
OF court in the decision handed down
by Judges Clark, Allen and Shaw this
afternoon, and was fined 800, with
the alternative of spending fifty days
IN the County Jail.
The charges made IN the complaint
!. that Mcintyre, while serving as a juror
in the Compton forgery case, had rep
resented to several Of his fellow ju-
,1ors that Judge Smith and Bailiff
Marsh had expressed to him their be-
rlief that Compton was innocent, were
practically ignored by the court, the
respondents guilt being determined en-
tirely from the evidence Of Juror Quinn,
4 who testified that Mcintyre had at
tempted to discuss the merits of the
case before 1t had been finally submit
ted to the jury. which was in violation
of the instructions and admonitions of
the court.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
UNIVERSITY REGENTS MEET.
THE GOVERNOR WANTS TO
GUST REGENT WAYMIRE.
Appointment of New Director of
the Lick Observatory POST
poned Until January.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. Hoover
nor Rudd was in a fiercely executive
mood at the meeting Of the Board OF
Regents of the university to-day.
The Regents convened at 10 o'clock
this morning, expecting to transact inn
portant business The meeting was
almost full one. but the absence Of
Regent Waymire was noted.
Governor Budd stated that Regent
Waymire had not attended a meeting
since the one of August 10th, and sug-
gested that said Regents name be
stricken from the roll, as was proper
under the law.
Personally, the Governor was in fa-
vor OF taking action in the matter with
out delay, and there was a discussion
of the legal aspect of the case The
absence of a public official from his
duties for three months was found to
be ground for dismissal, but it was
further discovered that a Regent was
not public officer"
The Governor maintained that he had
the right to act under existing circum-
stances, but in Difference to the opin-
ions of the other Regents, It was de-
cided to notify Regent Waymire that
he must attend meetings. The Gov
ernor declared, however, that in future,
if Regent absented himself without
giving reasons he should order his
name stricken from the roll and COM
mission some one else in his place.
The appointment of q new Director
of the Lick Observatory was in order
but before any steps had been taken
the Governor received notice by tele-
phone of letter at Sacramento from
Regent Phoebe A. Hearst, requesting
that the election of Director be held
in allegiance until her return to Califor-
MIA, early in January, and it was so
ordered.
Among the routine business transact
ed it was decided to pay for an alb
stract Of title of the Wilmerding school
site. Regent Foote and others spoke
bitterly Of the delay in complying with
the terms of the Wilmerding trust. say
ing that fifteen months had been fritted
away, while boys wasted their time in
| idleness, and the magnificent gift was
in danger of being revoked altogether
Governor Budd submitted letters
which he received from Professor
Hayne, and said that the Professor
had presumed to rebuke him, and that
his letter was wrong in principle and
false in fact
Because the Governor Of this State"
declared his Elxcellency, refused to
permit these people to pass a bill the
pure WINE bilD which would have de-
stroyed the wine interests Of this
State"
The Governor was warming up to
his subject thoroughly when he was in
terrupted by cries of Question"
Regent Foote said he thought very
highly of Professor Hayne, but con-
sidered his letter insolent to the indi-
viduality as Well as to the high office
of Governor of the State of California.
I'VE can't and won't" said he, per
nit these people to be impertinent to
their betters.'
Special meetings of the Regents were
appointed for December 21st and for
January 10Th.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
"A High Wind, Accompanied With
Chilling Rain,
From the Region South Of the Great Lakes
Rushes SeaWard.
A Small Steam Yacht Almost Dash
ed to Pieces OFF Sandy Hook
Swept Out to Sea With q Party
of Fishermen Aboard-Several
Vessels Blown Ashore.

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-A fierce
storm, with chilling rain and wind,
from the region south of the great lakes
rushed seaward to-day. Danger sig
nails were up from Delaware Breakwa-
ter to Boston. Coasters lay quiet in
port.
The small steam yacht Venus, owned
by Captain Joseph Johnson of New
York, was almost dashed to pieces off
Sandy Hook this morning. A party of
fishermen We're aboard. They were
swept out to sea before the gales, the
waves washing over her deck. At 4
a. m. she ran aground off Barren Island.
AT Greenpoint, L. l., the northwest
gale travelled at q sixty-mile gait Two
vessels were blown ashore by the fury
Of the storm near Greenport. One was
in distress off Paradise Point, a mile
west of Shelton Island.
AT Cape May, N. j., the Cold Spring
life saving crew started to the rescue
of the schooner Jessie Murdick from
Plymouth, Mass, for Philadelphia, rid
ing out the gale to windward off Cape
May. They reached here about 6 p. nl.,
but found that she was not in any
danger.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
BLEW OUT HIS BRAINS.
A Shoemaker Commits Suicide al
San Diego.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 14.-George Wet
Eel, a. shoemaker out of employment
committed suicide in a D-street lodging
house to-day by shooting himself
through the head with revolver.
Wetzel, who was about 35 years old
came here from San Francisco about
fortnight ago to look for work. He
was a cripple, and unable to do any
thing outside of his trade.
Papers in the dead mans pockets
showed that he was an Odd Fellow in
good standing in Minneapolis, and his
lodge was notified of his death. Nc
address of relatives could be found in
his pockets or trunk. The pockets
Were entirely empty. except for knife
Not a cent was found among his eff
fectS
The record-union., 1897-12-15
EXILES MAY RETURN.
Passports Will be Issued to Those
Who Wish to Return to Cuba.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE fol-
lowing advices have been received by
the Spanish Legation in this city from
General Blanco in Havana:
ITO the Spanish Minister: In addition
to my cablegram of November 9th, l
now add that your excellency can cause
Consuis to issue passports for this
island to all persons having emigrated
who solicit them, without any excep-
ton, save in cases of common crime.
This applies to all political emigrants,
both those who have emigrated volun-
taTily and those who consider them
selves obliged to remain in exile for
any purely political motive, reason,
cause or act In both cases your ex-
cellency can assure them that in this
island their personal property, their
family and their estates will be guar
anteed with the efficacy with which the
Government to-day protects and aids
those who obey the laws
"BLANCO."
The record-union., 1897-12-15
LYNCHINGS IN THE SOUTH.
Two Negro Murderers Launched
Into Eternity by a Mob.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 14.-Only one
of the two men taken from the train at
White Castle yesterday was lynched
last night The pair were taken to
ST. Gabriel. the scene of the Babien
murder, and there Joe Thomas, one of
the negroes, made a confession of his
own guilt, also duplicating two broth
ers, Joe and Charles Alexander. The
latter were captured and were forced
spectators TO the execution Of Thomas
on the gallery Of the store they had
robbed. The Alexanders were then
tried, and also conessed, telling of an
other murder which they had planned
to commit in the same store. At 1
o'clock this morning the Alexanders
were also hanged in front of the store.
There were four other suspects in
the hands of the mob, and these were
acquitted of the murder, but being bad
characters, were stripped and horse
whipped, and then ordered to leave the
country.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
East-Bound Tourist-Car Service.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14.-The
Southern Pacific Company has made
several important improvements in its
Eastern tourist car service. Personally
conducted specials will be put on this
week, running TO Pittsburg. Washing
ton, Chicago, New Orleans and other
points. Extra sleepers and dining cars
viii be attached to these trains. Spe-
cial vacation rates have been made by
the Southern Pacific for the benefit of
the students of the State and STAN
ford Universities who desire to visit
their homes during the holidays.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
Case of DR.. Brown.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14.-At the
quarterly meeting of the Bay Congre-
gait onal Conference to-day it was de-
cided to cite DIR. G. .. Brown to ap-
pear before ii on the fourth Monday
in January to show reason for his res
toration to good standing or to show
cause why he should not be expelled
from the conference It is not ex-
pected that DR.. Brown will avail him
self of the opportunity offered, and it
is hoped to thus be able to end the
case
The record-union., 1897-12-15
DEMANDS HEAVY DAMAGES.
A Chinese Storekeeper Sues the
Union Transportation Co.

STOCKTON, Dec. 14.-Low Hung, a
prosperous Chinese storekeeper of So
nora, is the plaintiff in a suit on trial
in the Superior Court here wherein he
demands $1,000 damages from the
Union Transportation Company for
personal injuries.
He was a passenger aboard the
steamer Dauntless on the Both of last
March. According to the contention
of the plaintiff, an employe of the
steamboat company turned steam
cock on him in the Chinese cabin, and
he was severely scalded with the steam
and hot water that issued from the
pipe. He holds the company response
BILE for the acts of its employees, and
demands $4,000 damages.
The trial is before a jury.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
SILVER BAGS TAMPERED WITH
Coin Abstracted and Shot Substi-
tuted to Make Up Weight.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IA report
reached this city to-day from the
United States Treasury at Washing
ton, where the coins in the vaults are
being counted, that in some of the
sacks of silver dollars sent from the
Mint of San Francisco, coin had been
abstracted and shot substituted to
make good the lost weight of the prec-
ious metal.
Frank A. Leach, superintendent of
the Mint, said to-day that he could not
understand how the bags of silver dol
lars that were sent from the Mint here
to the Treasury in Washington could
have been tampered with. He said
that if such a thing was done it was
after the bags of dollars left his hands.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
CRISIS IN CHILE.
The Entire Cabinet Have rendered
Their designations.

LIMA Peru), Dec. 14-The entire
Chilean Cabinet has resigned. The
event has caused a sensation
The Cabinet which has Just resigned
was appointed last August to succeed
the Ministry formed on August 9th, un-
der the Premiership of Orrego HUGO,
which In turn succeeded the Antunez
Cabinet that retired on June 23d last,
after an existence of about eight
months.
The Antunez Cabinet, which was en-
tirely Liberal, retired because Senior
AntuneZ was unable to carry out many
of the leading features of his pro>
gramme, but its successor and the Cab
met that has just resigned were coali-
ton Ministries, formed, it was under
stood, in each case with the approval
of the Conservatives, who blocked the
efforts of Senor Antunez.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
No Tidings of the Cleveland.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14.-There
are still no tidings of the overdue
steamer Cleveland, and in shipping cir
cles the belief is growing that she has
been lost. The fishing schooner Mary
and Ida, which left here on November
Both, put back here to-day in distress
having been nearly wrecked in storm
on December 9th. A number of lum-
ber-laden vessels are several days over
due here. News of rough weather has
been received from Point Arena and
other places along the coast.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
Keswick Robbery Suspects.

REDDING, Dec. 14.-Charles Web
ster. a lounger who makes Keswick his
headquarters, and George Stewart
who has been employed about the
mountain mines for several days, We're
arrested this evening. The men are
suspected of having perpetrated the
bold robbery of the Mccormick, SaltZer
ComP&ny's branch store at Keswick
last Thursday night 1t is claimed that
strong evidence against them has been
secured When searched the sum of
1886 - was found on their persons.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
Another Carnival for Carson.

CARSON, Dec IA. Livingston
has received a communication from
Dan Stuart stating that a fight is be-
ing arranged between Corbett and
Fitzsimmons, as well as other pugil-
lists, to be held in Carson in July, 1898,
and adding that definite arrangements
would be completed within a fortnight
Stuart also promises $4,000 in racing
purses. and says race meeting will
also be held in Carson in July, when
the best Eastern horses viii run.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
J. L. Simpson Missing.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec III. l..
Simpson formerly employed in the
grain warehouses on the Contra Costa
shore, has been missing from his home
at Crockett since December Ith, and
Deputy Sheriff Moyles to-day notified
the police of his disappearance. He
was last seen on that date on the train
bound for this city.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
Rail Accident Near Lodi.

LODI, Dec. 14.-Early this evening
a southbound passenger train ran on
an open switch and crashed into the
work train of bridge gang. The ca
boosa of the work train was wrecked
and both engines were injured. The
engineer Of the work train was bruised
and cut about the head and the bridge
crew and passengers were severely
shaken up. The track was soon clear
ed, 40 serious damage having been
dopn
The record-union., 1897-12-15
Schooner Wrecked.

VICTORIA R. C), Dec. 1.-THE
Captain of the Empress of India, which
arrived tonight, reports that a four
mastcd schooner is on the rocks at
Carmanah Point He could not make
out whether she was in dangerous
position or not. He read her signals
j. w. Fl. c. They are not on the reg
lister.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
A Wreck OFF the Northern Coast.

PORT TOWNSEND, Dec. 14.-O. L..
Willoughby and Edward Shattuck, who
arrived here to-day from Cape Flattery.
report large amount of new lumber
has drifted ashore below Flattery. AS
it was 800 miles south of there that the
schooner Witzmann and the barkentine
Leslie lost their deck loads of lumber,
it is feared that misfortune has be-
fallen-Some other craft not yet reported.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
SUGAR BEETS.
The Subject Discussed at a Meet
ing of the State Board Of Trade.


SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14.-At the
meeting of the State Board of Trade
to-day President N. p. Chapman sub
mitted an exhaustive report on the su-
gar beet possibilities of California He
cited crops in Colusa and Butte Coun-
ties, where twenty tons Of beets TO
the acre We're raised, which yielded
Is per cent. of sugar.
Chipmans report led to some discus
sion, in which w. H. Mills and others
took part. Mills hoped that the culti-
walton of beets in California would not
become SO much a monopoly on the
part of a few rich men with huge
plants as to deprive the lesser growers
of their right to seek a. market
Chirman said the right of cultivation
was Cren to ALL and there would al
ways he a market for the product un-
der conditions we'll understood by the
prospective grower.
The record-union., 1897-12-15

glutton for punishment. and at the
finish had Mcconnell almost going.
The last round was very even one
Mcconnell was declared the winner.
After the decision Agnew hit Phil
Wand, the referee, and a lively scene
was only Quieted by the officers OF the
club.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
Condition Of the Treasury.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-To-day's
statement of the condition of the
Treasury shows: Available cash bal
ance. S227 $50, 934; gold reserve, $780,
49, ,207.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
Sample Capes,
S5 Is.

Thirty of them received from an
Eastern manufactures. They are
made from heavy fine Kersey cloth.
elegant in appearance and graceful
in hang; trimmed neatly and in va
riouS ways with soutache and mo-
hair braids; some inlaid collars.
some self-finished- You'd never
guess SO low a price we have placed
on them from the garment.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
WOmen'S MaCkin=
tOshes, SIS.

Women's Double Texture Mack
intoshes, with detachable cape and
velvet collar; colors black and navy
blue, plain and fancy lined; gar
ments which protect from both wet
and cold.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
WOmen's Suits,
Tailor made. Sl6 so.

Stylish Tailor-made Suits of ALI
Wool Cheviot Serge; colors blue,
green and black; correct in style
and fit; jacket box cut, skirt perfect
and graceful in hang: full suit jack
ct and skirt lined throughout with
changeable silk. A very superior
value at SIG 30.
The record-union., 1897-12-15
Silk Waists.

We show an unusual value this
week in Black Taffeta Silk Sep
arate Waists, stylish in cut and
make. with detachable collar. and
are simply irresistible at the price
S3 9S.
In Colored Silk Waists novelties
arrive each week and are priced in
our usual popular way. from 50 up
ward. We show a handsome hne
of fancy plaid and Roman striped
Waists at So. Sc 80, 81. 81 90. and
up. They make elegant Xmas gifts.
The record-union., 1897-12-15

agonals, few shadings, but of the
latest green and brown, navy and
black, and dahlia and black; a reg
ular 81 value wherever you may see
1t Our price, 65c the yard
The record-union., 1897-12-15
Girls Good Wear
School Shoes.

Made of Soft Kangaroo Calf. lace
and buttons, with neat round toes.
patent leather tips, with thick soles.
The season is advanced for this
class of shoes. To sell them quick
we have made sizes liz to ., 81 So;
sizes S1l2 to II, 81 80. They are bar
gains not to be overlooked.
The record-union., 1897-12-15

regular SOC value, all wool, stylish
winter dress fabrics, in colors OF
green, navy, brown, garnet, new
blue, bronze and olive, all prettily
brocaded with color TO blend with
the ground. SPECIAL AT 23c
YARD.
The record-union., 1897-12-15

This goods will
make you a cos
tune which in point
of appearance will
naturally far ex-
ceed the price
you've paid.
An entire line OF
handsome brocad-
ed Mohair Soliels,
40 inches wide,
The record-union., 1897-12-15
AIl=WOOI
Scotch CheViOtS.

80 inches wide,
all up to date suit
in gS, new winter
effects, in colors
of brown, gray,
dahlia and blue,
mixed and tufted
in patterns; all
stylish and ac-
cepted winter fab
rics. Think of the
The record-union., 1897-12-15

Twenty pieces Of
5o-inch, all-wool,
h e a V Y Diagonal
Cheviots; note the
price, see the quail
ity and the width:
see IL you ever saw
anything like 1t for
the money before.
Two-toned effects,
in broad vale di-
The record-union., 1897-12-15

width and quality which are neces-
sary factors and the regular prices
81 and 81 p yard, and then ouI
prices, 69c yard.
The record-union., 1897-12-15

An ever popular
dress fabric, SO
inches wide, in pat
terms and colors
which always find
f a V or: checks,
broken plaids and
mOttled effects, and
for g. warm, ser
viceable dress for
yourself or the
ind economy in this
r price, 33c yard.
The Yale expositor., 1897-08-06

before the public. He did so much in
this respect with the papers that he
edited he was at one time sent to Eu-
rope as emigrant inspector for Texas.
This gave him opportunity for many
trips abroad. and he became as fluent
in the continental languages as in Eng
fish. He actually became a feature in
the London papers, and the old journ-
ais used to advertise interviews with
him as the New York papers now ad-
vertise their weekly grist of Sunday
matter. The English papers are fond
OF conventional expressions. 1t was
usually printed that the interviewer
found the valiant colonel engaged in
a sumptuous repast," or about to sit
down to an elaborate dinner" or iris
ing from a table grooming with all the
Injuries" The descriptions are prob
ably accurate. as no man in the country
has gastronomic art to a higher state
OF cultivation than he. He would starve
to death were he forced to live on the
diet which the ancient Lucullus con-
sidered the best on earth.
The colonel is man who is original
In thought and act. but It is not record
ed that he ever did a mean or undig-
nified thing His brains, as much as
his entertaining habit, has made him
distinguished character. He has
come to weigh nearly 300 pounds. This
has troubled him for some time, and
time and time again he has been down
with an ailment which came directly
from It. He has been confined to his
room, and he Is now getting ready for
the last struggle with the disease. He
may recover. Men OF 81 have stood
the trial he will face and have recov-
cred. There is probably no man in
private life over the country whose
sickness has aroused the same atten-
ton and sorrow. and whose recovery
will be a matter OF such wide con-
Germ. M
The Yale expositor., 1897-08-06

In the case of Hammond VS.. Thomp-
son, recently decided by the Supreme
Judicial Court of Massachusetts,, 1t APP
peared that the defendant was tenant
at will of the plaintiff at a monthly
rental of $35, payable after the ter
mination of each month Of tenancy"
The plaintiff conveyed the premises to
a third person with the understand
ing, unknown to the defendant, that
the latter should be permitted to oc-
crpy until he should receive a months
notice to quit. The agreement OF
lease was made Sept. 10, 1894, and the
premises were conveyed to the third
party on Oct. IA, the same year. The
question was raised whether the con-
veyance by the landlord terminated the
tenancy at will The court said, that
in the case at bar, the DEFENDANTS
rights could not be any greater than
II rent had been payable on Sept. IA.
in which case he would have had until
midnight to pay rent, but that mas
much as before the rent was demand
able the plaintiff conveyed the prem
Uses, he thus put an end 10 the tenancy,
and the court saw no ground why he
was entitled to recover.