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Evidence That Figel Had Been EN-
bezzling the Firms Cash.
Ex-Captain of Police Short Passes
AWAY at His Home at San Fran
cisco, After a Short Illness-A
Hunter i'm Glenn County Mistaken
for a Deer and Shot and Instantly
Killed.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23.-The
ninth day of the Hoffman inquest was
a decidedly interesting one, three dis
tinct sensations being developed dur
ing the examination of as many wit
nesses. In the first place, it was shown
by indisputable evidence that Isaac
Hoffman could not have signed the S9.-
500 receipt on May 18th, as Figel
claims he did, for he was in
Sacramento on that date. 1t was fur
ther shown that F'igel had for months
been embezzling the firms cash, and
that he could not have given the sums
which he says he gave to Hoffman, be-
cause they were transferred to his pri-
vate account at the bank, instead of
being credited to the payers.
Then again, B. Joseph, from whom
Figel borrowed money, swore that the
bookkeeper tried to induce him after
the tragedy to lie for him, and failing
to do SO, threatened him. Last, but
not least, a brother-in-law of the junior
partner in the firm of Hoffman, Roths-
child & Co. stated that he had told
Hoffman of his bookkeeper's sporting
proclivities three months ago, but was
Informed that it was already known
and that the firms books would be ex-
ported in the near future.
Alfred Meyerstein was the next wit
ness called. His testimony took the
form of a written statement made to
the Chief of Police before the inquest.
1t was to the effect that he had no
titled Hoffman of Figel's gambling pro-
clivities some three months ago. He
had done so because his brother-in-law
was the junior member of the firm of
Hoffman, Rothschild & Co. Hoffman
had received the news calmly, and told
witness that he had known of the mat
ter for some time. While he admitted
that it was dangerous to employ a
bookkeeper who followed such prac-
tices, Hoffman said that in the event
of a shortage, he felt confident that FL
gels father, who was wealthy, would
make it good. At the same time he
stated his intention of having his books
exported
Edward Rothschild, upon being re-
called, stated that he did not know of
FigePs playing the races when he left
Tor New York, and that after his ar
rival in the East he had repeatedly
tried to secure a statement of the firms
hnances from Figel, but did not sue
ceed until he wrote to Hoffman about
the matter.
The inquest was then adjourned un-
I'll tomorrow.
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FIRE AT NEW YORK.
A Loss Which Amounts to Half a
rlilliOn Dollars.

NEW YORK, June 23-Fire broke
out this afternoon in the seven-story
manufacturing building at Laight and
Greenwich streets, which drove three
hundred people who were employed
there out. All OF these got out safely
except one man, who jumped from a
window and was badly injured. The
principal tenant was w. e. Dietz lamp
manufacturer, whose stock is valued
at 100000.
Dreyfuss' wholesale liquor store oc-
cupied a portion of the building. The
stock is valued at S100,000
The loss will amount to over $500,0O0
The record-union., 1897-06-24
A Strike Quickly Settled.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23.-A strike
of stevedores on the river steamers of
the California Transportation Company
at Jackson wharf was quickly
settled. The men won. The stevedores
had been getting % cents an hour and
when the Pride of the River came in
this morning with fresh fruit from
Sacramento River points, they demand
ed a raise of ; cents an hour. After a
brief consultation the increase was
granted and the men went to work.
About 200 stevedores were concerned
in the strike.
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DEL PASO YEARLINGS.
Prices Brought Yesterday at the Sale
at Sheepshead Bay.

SHEEPSHEAD BAY On. Y y, June %.
The sale of yearlings from the Rancho
del Paso stud was continued to-day.
Only a fair crowd was present. but the
prices paid were fairly good. B. C. by
imp. Prestonpans-Queen Taste. A. J.
Joiner, S40O; b. C. by imp. Water Crest
Rosa B., w. B. Gilpin, $3.50; b. f. by Sir
Modred-Rosemary, Matt Byrnes, $500;
b. c. by imp. Golden Carter School Girl,
P. Lorillard, $500; ch. C. by imp. Sir
Modred-Sweet Briar, p. Lorillard,
$1,000; ch. C. by imp. Sir Modred- Trade
Dollar, A. ]. Jock, $500; b. c. Sir Mo-
dred-Tyranny, w. c. Hass, $3.50; b. c..
by Salvador Vandalia, w. H Karrick,
S423; b. f. by imp. Darebin- Yumin, A.
]. Joiner, $500; b. C. by Logic-Lady Be
lief, r. w. Walden, $500
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r1istaken for a Deer.

RED BLUFF, June 23.-A young
man named Flood was shot and in
stantly killed at MELVILLE this morn
ing. while hunting with a companion
named Darlington. From telephone
message received, it seems that the
two had gone into the hills on the
Glenn County side, and separated in
the woods. Flood had on a red shirt,
and Darlington, seeing him in the
brush, mistook him for a deer, and
fired with fatal result. Both young
men are residents of Newville. The
Coroner's inquest will be held to-mor-
row
The record-union., 1897-06-24
Clerks of u. s. Courts.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23.-George
E. Morse, nephew by marriage to Pres
ident Mckinley, is to be Clerk of the
United States Court for the Northern
District of California. His appointment
will probably be announced by Judge
De Haven from the bench at the open
ing of the court. Southard Hoffman,
the present Clerk of the Court, will at
the same time become Clerk of the
United States Circuit Court for the
Ninth Circuit in the Northern District
of California, vice w. J. Costigan, re-
signed. These changes We're settled up
on several days ago.
The record-union., 1897-06-24
Republican Senatorial Caucus.

WASHINGTON, June pa caucus
of Republican Senators has been called
for tomorrow evening to consider mat
ters of the tariff bill which have been
passed over The question liable to ex-
cite most attention is the form Of
reciprocity provision which the Senate
shall place in the bill. Several Sem
ators have prepared amendments on
the subject, and it is understood that
ex-senator Edmunds has been asked to
make suggestions as to the legal form
of the provision, and has consented to
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Another Pioneer Dead.

OAKLAND. June 23-Marcus Yea
ger, one of the most prominent ranchers
in Alameda County, died at his home
in Sunol at 4:15 o'clock this morning.
He had been i'll many months and death
was not unexpected. Marcus Yeager
was one of the earliest settlers in the
Sunol country. Many years ago he ac-
quired vast tracts of real estate which
have steadily increased in value. His
estate is valued at 100000. Deceased
was 81 Years of age. He leaves two
grown sons living in SunOl.
The record-union., 1897-06-24
A Wedding at Portland.

PORTLAND (Or.), June %. - Miss
Edith MacLeay, second daughter of
Donald MacLeay of this city, and Jo-
seph d. Grant of the firm of Murphy,
Grant & Co., San Francisco, We're mar
ried at 12:3O to-day in the First Pres
byterian Church. Rev. DR.. Edgar F.
Hill, pastor of the church, performed
the ceremony. The wedding was very
simple, only relatives and a few most
intimate friends being present.
The record-union., 1897-06-24
Lottery Ticket Dealer Convicted.

LOS ANGELES, June 23.-Ah Lucy
was this evening found guilty of selling
Chinese lottery tickets by jury in
Justice Morrison's court. Sentence will
be imposed Monday. There are about
fifteen cases against Chinese lottery
dealers yet to be tried, and the convic
ton of Lucy has greatly encouraged
the police in their determined efforts to
break UP the illegal traffic.
The record-union., 1897-06-24
Santa Monica Soldiers Home.

LOS ANGELES, June 23-The an
nual inspection of the Soldiers Home
by the Board of Managers took place
this morning. The veterans, number
ing S24, We're drawn up in open order
for inspection, after which they were
reviewed by the board, the showing
being entirely satisfactory. 1t is ex-
pected that in the near future Govern
or j. G. Rowland will be transferred to
the Soldiers Home at Leavenworth,
and the present Governor of that
home, Colonel A. ]. Smith, will be put
in charge of the Pacific branch at San
ia Monica
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Heavy Judgment Against Joost.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23.-Judge
Belcher to-day ordered judgment for
the plaintiffs in the case of Nicholas
Ohlandt and j. A. Buch against Beh-
rend Joost, an action to recover the
sum of 1919, 10S, the amount borrowed
by the defendant for the purpose of
building the San Mateo electric road,
and also allowed $150 attorneys
foes
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Captain Kingsbury Dead.

NEW YORK, June 23.-Captain
George w. Kingsbury, u S. A, retired,
died at his home in Clifton Springs. N.
Y, yesterday, aged 56 years. He had
an excellent record in the Civil War,
afterwards serving in the West. and
had charge of the execution of the
famous Indian chief Captain Jack, fol-
lowing the Modoc campaign.
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Pasadena Electric Road.

Los ANGELES, June 23.-The reor-
ganization of the Pasadena and Los
Angeles Electric Railway has been
practically completed. c. w. Smith,
late receiver of the Atlantic and Pa
cific, has been formally elected Presi-
dent of the electric road, succeeding p.
NJ Green, who was made Vice-Presi-
dent. The bondholders will be called
upon at once to furnish funds for the
construction of local lines in Pasadena.
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Trans-rlississippi Congress.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23.-The
Chamber of Commerce has appointed
the following delegates to attend the
Trans Mississippi Congress which
convenes in Salt Lake City on July
14th: Edward M. Walsh, Louis Savo-
nj, Alfred L. Black, Lorin A. Thurston
and w. L. Merry.
The record-union., 1897-06-24
Angus-Craven Case.

SAN FRANCISCO. June 23.-Mrs.
Nettie R. Craven had another fainting
spell at noon to-day, and in conse-
quence the big litigation in which she
is so vitally interested went over till
tomorrow morning
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Sued for a Butchers Bill.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23.-Mrs.
Leila Kirkham Yarde- Butler, who re-
Gently arrived here from the East with
the avowed purpose of securing a di-
vorce from her English husband, was
to-day made the defendant in a suit
brought by a butcher to recover the
sum of $17 A., which it is alleged she
neglected to pay before her departure
for Europe in 1894
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Regent Crocker's Offer Accepted.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23.-At a
brief meeting of the Board of Regents
of the State University to-day the Of
fer Of Regent c. F. Crocker to defray
all the expenses of an expedition to
India to view the approaching eclipse
of the sun was accepted. The eXpedi-
ton viii remain in India from October
next until June. 1898
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Electricity to Replace Steam.

LOS ANGELES, June 23.-There is
a report current that upon the compile
ton of the plant of the Southern Cali
fornia Power Company in Santa Ana
canyon, the Santa Fe intends to oper-
ate electric cars upon it's line from Los
Angeles to Redlands, and between San
Bernardino and Riverside. The re-
port cannot be confirmed until the re-
turn of General Manager Nevin from
CbicaCo
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Bitten by One of His Pets.

LOS ANGELES, June 23-A rattle
snake charmer, Leroy George. who is
known in various parts of the State, has
been bitten by one of his pets and is
now at the County Hospital in a pre-
cariouS condition
The record-union., 1897-06-24
VIII Affiliate With California Cyclists

SALT LAKE, June 23-W. D. Brown,
Secretary and Treasurer of the Utah
Division, L. A. w, to-day resigned from
that organization and with twenty
other prominent wheelmen will affiliate
with the Associated Cycling Clubs of
California. Sunday racing will be in
augurated in this city on July 4th
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Companies were ordered to produce
statements as to the amount of tonnage
and passenger traffic each had ham
died during the past year, together with
a detailed statement of tariff and rate
charges, in order that the commission
may determine the correctness of the
same
The record-union., 1897-06-24
Came to California in Forty-Nine.

SANTA ROSA, June 23.-One of Cal
ifornias noted pioneers, j. H. Griggs,
died here tonight. He came to Cali
fornia across the plains in 1S49 Mr.
GriggS was born in Amelia County.
Virginia. in 1919
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Verdict for Defendants.

LOS ANGELES, June 23-The jury
this evening returned verdict for the
defendants in the case of Pearl MiZe-
ner against Mrs. Simon, A. A. Brad
bury and John Bradbury for 81, 800
damages for injuries alleged to have
been received by falling into a trench
in front of the Bradbury residence.
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Dole Honored With Ii. d.

WILLIANSTOWN (Mass.), June 23.
AT the commencement exercises OF
Williams College to-day the honorary
degree of LII. d. was conferred on
Sanford b. Dole, President OF the Re-
public of Hawaii.
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Large Consignment of Tea.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23.-The
steamship Glenshiel, one of the finest
on the Chinese coast arrived here to-
day with 400 tons of tea, of which
200 will be sent overland This is
the largest consignment of tea which
has been received here for MANY wears.
The record-union., 1897-06-24
The New Minister to Turkey.

WASHINGTON, June 23.-Dr. An
gell, the newly appointed Minister to
Turkey, has notified the State Depart
ment that he will sail from New York on
July 18th for his post, stopping in Lon
don en- route to confer with Mr.. Terrill.
the retiring Minister.
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Suicide at Los Angeles.

Los ANGELES, June 23.-Frank H
Bish, real estate man, who had met
with business reverses of late, COM
mitted suicide this morning by shoot
ing himself in the head He leaves a
wife
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rurder i'm the Second Degree.

JACKSON, June 23.-Dick Edwards,
a half-breed Indian, was convicted to-
day of murder in the second degree for
the killing of E. Spillane in Jackson
last month.
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Must Furnish Statements.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23-At the
regular meeting of the Board of Rail-
road Commissioners, the California Nav
igation and Sacramento Transportation
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White Duck
Skirts.

Quite the correct thing for sum-
mer wear and ever popular gar
ments are the Separate White
Duck Skirts, so clean and cool
looking. as we'll as in fact, and IN
conjunction with a pretty shirt
waist, one has d suit suited to
many occasions and places. They
have a deep hem. the proper cut
and a graceful hang. Priced at
81, 81 20, 81 so, 81 and So 25.
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surgeon in the Marine Corps, and minor
promotions in the navy
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New
Sailor Hats.

The demand is so great, the
style so popular, and the prices
so low that we are compelled to
keep them on the way from the
factory all the time, and even
then we can scarcely supply the
demand. This new lot is the jaun-
tiest style, in white, black aud
navy, with white or black silk
bands and bow. Price at
soc each.
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THE NONPAREIL
2aS2yhNMz2"
New
Crash Suits.

Crash Suits.
Are you going to the noun
tains or the seaside for your sum-
mer outing? Wherever you go
your outfit will not be complete
without one of these cool. COM
Portable, natty crash Outing Co.'S
tunes, stylish jacket, bolero,
EtOn or fly front, trimmed with
navy and white wash braid on
front, pocket and sleeves, of the
grade from 81 up. They are
priced at So, $4, Sd so, S5 so
and up.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
JAIL PRISONERS.

The following persons are confined in
the county Jail:
Henry Pride, colo.2d. theft under $40.
Esau jackson. colofed. theft under $40.
George Clark. colorcd. theft under 500.
]. III. Phillips, white, carrying dir
IncZ Marrcntes Gomez. carrying PTS
tol.
Bill McGinnis, Golorcd, burglary and
theft.
Bob Warren. alias Il. III, Williams, col
Orcd. theft over sob
Finch Gerard. white, burglary.
George Mahoney, white, burglary.
Frank Gardener. white. burglary.
VIM. Moore white. burglary.
jeff Anderson. colOred. theft of over
$50.
Bell Hawkins. colpred. theft from per-
son.
Richard Jones. colorcd, burglary,
Seymore Washington. coiorcd. bur
ghry
Bruce Lewis, white theft from person.
Wash White. colorcd. murder
James O'Ilcarnc. white. theft from per-
sou.
Ed Jennings. white theft from person.
Jesse Watson, collred, assault 10 muir
der.
George Silenas, burglary.
Jim Bridges, cOlo"ed, Swindling.
Henry Hamilton. colored. swindling.
Florida Tashy. colored, burglary.
Burton Jennings. colOred, theft of cat
tie.
VIII Brydson white. burglary.
Grant Nighten, colorcd. burglary,
John Hanks, colorcd. burglary.
Tom Brown. colorrd, lunacy.
Hattie Green. 'olored, lunacy.
Pat Wallace. white, lunacy.
| W. Il. Burt, white. murder.
John Whitley. white. theft of cotton.
| Win Morrisa. burglary.
Francis Martinez, theft and arson.
| G. II. King. white. burglary.
| Mac Grey, white, burglary.
John Bottoms. white, theft from tn,
person.
Jim Young. white. riurder.
John Brown. white. seduction.
Geo. Jones, white, theft of horse.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11

believe in a small profit and big ousi-
ness. l.
The mission of the dentist should be
the preservation of the natural teeth.
Rut there is an idea abroad that he Is
a disciple of the evil one, and best serves
his lord by pulling teeth and hurting
his victims to the utmost OF his educated
ability. Unfortunately, there is too mucn
room for this nOtion-for the average
dentist of the past and of many not up
TO the average in the present woulJ
about soon try to save an aching t9oti
as to call the dead back to. life. Puli
Ter out" is too often the advice, and one
after another good tooth, a dozen or more;
90 down before the ruthless 'pulllkens
10 make room for n new set OF store
teeth" Natural teeth in that mouth
again in this world? "Quoth the raven
never more"
The doctor has nicely fixed up parlors
in the Macdonald building, and has been
doing splendid business for the past
few days. Another operator VIII DE
added in few days. He makes spe,,
cialty Of bridge and crown work, ana
actually pulls your tooth without cauS-
ing YOU any ache or pain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.
FIRST ANNUAL REPORT
OF the Texas Eye. Ear and Throat Char
ity Hospital.

OF the Texas Eye. Ear and Throat thar
ty Hospital.
The first annual report Of the Texas
Eye, Ear and Throat Charity hospital u
Just on. and il makes superb showing
On September J. 1895. the first cases
entered the hospital for treatment. and ~
TO December 81 1896. the case book re-
corded the names of Jos patients. ~
the hospital 80 patients have been cared
for. the average stay Of each being nj,
teen days. One hundred and two OF
these occupied free beds. The number
of cases treated has reached 9i4S. Dur
ing the year 800 operations nave pcen
performed. and the results have been
most gratifying Out of over nifty cat
aract operations only two were unsucccss'
full. due solely to objectionable careless
ness of the patients.
The total receipts from all sources have
been SI07J.TO. and total disbursements
S3992.50. leaving SSH on hand Jaiua'
ry !. 1897.
Mrs. L. W. Crookcr, secretary, in her
report says: ~, e,.,;o, 80 mi.
humane enterprise have met with liberal
response. when the limited number whom
il has been possible TO reach is considered
Ii is the earnest hope of the lady man
ayers that this report may serve 10 NJ,
tract the attention and enlist the interest
Of larger circle.
There is abundant wealth in Austin
alone to support this charity. one ann
Guilty in enlisting the support OF those
able to contribute to such causes consists
in overcoming suspicious Of failure in any
such undertaking. II is hoped that the
pronounced success already achieved ~
The case Of the Texas Eye, Ear and
Throat Charity hospital may serve 10
command the fullest confidence III TINS
regard,
"The lady managers beg TO extend most
earnest thanks for the generosity hlrenly
experienced. in our hour OF nccu the
very things most urgently required lound
their way to the hospital building. VIZ:
Money. beds and bedding, stoves. dining
room and kitchen utensils. In short, the
hospita was enabled to make its start
efficiently equipped for II limited number
of patients. And today tmnch as re-
mains 10 be- desired the hospital stands
a noble monument to the enlightened
charity Of the people of Texas; -,
''The chief merit, however. the very llie
and soul of the institution, remains to b.
mentioned in the gratultous services OF
Dr. II. l.. Hilgartner His name Is u
guaranty of the professional standing OF
The hospital; his bcnefactions are precious
memories in many heart once the prey
of dcspair. now the center of hopes ana
endeayors. We are confident that those
who have contributed to this charity VIII
feel amply rewarded for any seli-dcnial
when they read the report of the cXccu-
tive surgeon.
'rIn conclusion. the lady managers de-
sire 10 express through me their mos,
earnest thanks TO all past donators, ana
To say in behalf of suffering fellow men
that future contributions will he held III
grateful remembrance by those to whom
il will bring, Ms II were, the balm OF
Gilcad."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
TEXAS COWMEN.
Grand Annual Round Up at San ANTOINE
Will Be Largely Attended.

San Antonio. Tex. March 1.-lSpeclal'l
The advance guard of the vast throng OF
stockmen that are coming TO attend the
Joint meeting of the Texas Livestock as.
sociatiop and the Texas Cattle RaiSers
association are on the ground and the no
tels are crowded. Several special rtalls
will arrive early in the morning, ana Oh
the whole this is expected to be the larg-
est gathering of stockmen ever ASSEM-,
bled in Texas. The weather today mas
been threatening but tonight the ihdic;i-
tons are that fair weather VIII prevail;
An unusually large number OF railroau
men and livestock commission men from
outside points are here.
All the officers of the two associations
are also in attendance. Governor oui'
berson and Hon. John III. Reagan came
in tonight. u.,
The executive committee of the leNaS
Livestock association met toda! anu
made the preliminary arrangements loi
the work of the convention tomorrow
As a feature of its proceedings an ul,i'
matum with reference to abolition OF tnt
So per car terminal charges will be gwen
in its report tomorrow. and other suDJects
of equal Importance to railways, stoch
yards and shippers of livestock VIII Dc
discussed, as well as the question OF sam
tary and quarantine matters ana the iii
pOrtatiOn of Mexican cattle. -,
The Texas Livestock ASSOCIATION VII
meet at $50 o'clock tomorrow morning
and will finish its work during the DAY II
order to leave clear field for the SEES
sons of the Cattle Raisers association
which will begin Tuesday morning.