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HOW RENNESSY WAS SHOT.
THE STORY AS TOLD TO THE
CORONER's JURY.
Verdict That He Died by the Acct
dental Discharge of a Gun ID
Eben Owens Hands.

Coroner Clark held an inquest yes
terday on Mat Hennessy, who was
shot by Eben owen on his farm last
Friday night.
1t viii be remembered that Owen ana
his neighbors had been much troup4eo
with petty thieves, Who had entered
houses and also stolen chickens. On
the night in question owen heard a
noise among the chickens and went
cut, taking his gun. A man who was
found in a tree, was shot and owen
found il was one of his hired men,
whom he had supposed was in bed. he
stated that the shooting was accloeh-
tai.
Bennie Stevens testified that they
heard the noise of chickens squawklng.
Mr.. owen took his gun and went out
and the witness followed him. Owen
asked who was there and told the man
ro come down. Witness was about
three feet from him. owen backed
away from the tree a few feet and
witness saw him stumble and the gun
went off. Witness had stepped over
the limb that owen stumbled over,
knowing where it was. He did not
know whether the gun was at Owens
he was looking up in the tree. Hen
messy tumbled out of the tree, saying,
"Oh, OH" and only sasped a couple Of
times. When the gun went off, Owen
said, "I stumbled over the tree" He
never heard owen and Hennessy have
any trouble. Hennessy was a good
natured fellow and he never knew him
To have any trouble with anyone. Wit
L IL,
joke on Owens about the chickens. The
night witness and Owens went out
about the chickens before, the latter
fired his gun in the air when the dogs
went after the mule.
Harry Owen testified that his brother
sent for him on Friday night, saying
that he had shot Hennessy. He told
Eben that he would better come with
him and took him to Elk Grove A few
days before Hennessy had told witness
about Ebens chasing a mule for a
chicken thief and laughed heartily
about it. He was a man who was fond
of joke.
The statement of the housekeeper,
May Coffman, made to the Coroner and
District Attorney. was read to the jury.
She related how she told owen that
something was after the chickens. He
went out and came back. saying he
guessed there was nothing. They
heard the chickens squawk and owen
took his gun and went out. 1t was
some minutes before she heard the
shot She had heard owen, Bond and
Hennessy discuss chicken stealing, but
old not remember what Owen said.
She had a share in the chickens and
they have been disappearing lately.
She heard Hennessy laughing at owen
about the mule and shooting his gun off
in the air.
DR.. F. N. Reith testified that his
autopsy showed that the main charge
entered the right side of the body,
piercing the heart and right lung.
Joseph Stevens testified that Owen
took his gun and went out when the
chickens We're heard He heard the
shot and Hennessy's groan and fall.
They came TO the house for a light lie
supposed at the time that Hennessy
was upstairs. Witness went out with
the lantern and Hennessy gasped a
The record-union., 1897-12-23
The Fact That Doctors

Frequently advise change of air and
climate to those suffering from catarrh
is proof that catarrh is a local and
climatic disease. Therefore, unless you
can leave home and business, YOU
should use Ely's Cream Balm. Applied
directly to the seat of the disease. ii
effects instant relief and a satisfactory
cure after short continuance. No mer-
curry nor injurious drug is contained
in the Balm.
The record-union., 1897-12-23
SANITARY CORES

James G.. Morrissey, to be Ensign and
Assistant Surgeon, with rank from June
II, 1891, and upon recommendation Of
the Surgeon he is assigned to
duty with the Naval Battalion.
II. The following officers of the
United States Navy, having been de-
tailed by the Secretary of the Navy TO
act as inspectors and instructors of the
naval battalion, to-Wit: Commander
Frank Curtis, United States Navy. as
inspector and instructor of the third.
fourth, fifth and sixth divisions. and
such staff officers as are located out
side of San Francisco, and Lieutenant
Walter S. Hughes, United States Navy.
as inspector and instructor of the first,
second and engineer divisions, and such
staff officers as are located in San
Francisco; they will be respected and
obeyej accordingly.
III. From and after this date Colo
nels Of regiments will make arrange
ments for the reloading of the ammu-
milton for Springfield rifles, to be used
in the State contests, n. G.. c., and all
acquisitions for material for reloading
said ammunition and all communica-
tions relative to the ammunition will
be addressed to Colonel Park Hen
shaw, l. G. r. p, Chico. All regi-
mental /. r. p will at once place
themselves in communication with
Colonel Henshaw, /. G. r. p. to the
end that a uniform system of reload
ing this ammunition shall be inaugu-
rated
". (a) Major and Surgeons of the
Sanitary Corps who have been assign
ed to duty with the Colonels command
ing regiments, and the Lieutenant and
Surgeon of the naval battalion and the
Surgeons detailed with the Signal Corps
and Cavalry. Will be held responsible
for all property of the Sanitary Corps
with which their respective detail is
equipped. All property in their pos
session or under their control must be
reported by them to the Surgeon Cen
eral in January and June of each year.
(o) All reports and communications of
Surgeons will be forwarded. through
proper channels, to the Surgeon Cen
eral for lis Endorsement.
V. The attention OF the commanding
officers is especially called to Section
202S. Political Code, the provisions OF
which are constantly being violated, as
shown by monthly returns.
VI. 1t appearing from the records in
the case Of court-martial proceedings
Of Captain S. p. Blumenberg. retired.
that the requirnents of paragraphs
SOL. 500, 95I and 95S, Rules and Regu-
Iations, n. G. c.. and the law in court
martial proceedings We're not complied
with by general headquarters at the
$ime Of publication of general orders
No. =. series Of 1895, dated February
II. 1895. in this. that the proceedings
were not approved and decision and or
(iers were not stated at the end of
the proceedings as specifically provid-
ed in said regulations, within the ff-
teen d2ys' time mentioned in para
The record-union., 1897-12-23
ORR AND DAVIS.
The Prison Gates Will Soon Open
to the Pair of THUGS.

In the Police Court yesterday William
Orr and James Davis We're held TO an
swer TO the Superior Court on charge
of attempt to commit robbery, bail be-
ing fixed in the sum Of $1,000 in each
case.
Orr and Davis are the men recently
arrested for attempting to rob William
O'Brian, a Woodland blacksmith The
evidence at the examination was sub
stantially the same as the account pub
lished in the Record Union" the morn
ing after their arrest.
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Andy Sparks Bluff.

Andy Sparks was arraigned in the
Police Court yesterday morning on two
charges of petit larceny, one for steal
ing Il pair Of trousers from Bloom
berg's store on K, between Second and
Third the other for stealing an OIL
skin coat and hat from Zemansky's. at
Third and ] streets. Sparks entered a
plea of not guilty. and the case was
continued until this morning
The record-union., 1897-12-23
Holiday Goods to Close.

c. H. Gilman, at the old Red House.
offers for the next three days. 1909
dolls at half price, from &c to So 80;
800 doZ, Christmas handkerchiefs, in
fine silk, null, cambria and linen. in all
styles, from &c; also, ladies' and misses
hosiery, good quality, from sc; Madame
Strong's 81 % corset waist for 49c;
LOCO mems sample line of fine wool
and fur hats, at one-third their value;
also, 30 pieces of swansdown' flannel at
4lhc a yard
The record-union., 1897-12-23
Our DelicacieS,

Truffled chicken pates, rabbit pates,
game pates, chicken loaf, veal loaf
roast veal, pot roast sour, potato, chick
en-. crab and shrimp salad, Eastern
boneless ham, meat pudding, roast pigs,
roast turkeys, roast ducks, roast geese.
The Pacific, near Eighth.
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Notice.

We have reduced our full line of
dolls, and now offer them at special
prices to close-a saving of at least a
half; also, a fine lot Of albums at 65c,
95c. 81 60 and ST 90; silk, plush and
decorated celluloid covers; children's
tea sets. &c, 10c, 25c and 95c, at the
old Red House stand, street, be-
tween Seventh and Eighth
The record-union., 1897-12-23
C. Chauncey Tietiens, Will.

Theresa Tietiens has petitioned the
Superior Court for probate of the Will
of C. Chauncey Tietjens. The estate
consists of cash and personal property
valued at $3.50.
The record-union., 1897-12-23
Christmas Candles.

Two boxes, 15c: trees at any price:
candy, D lbs 2oc; mixed nuts, lbs 25c;
turkeys, finest in the city. Feldhusens,
sol -S03-S05 L street.
The record-union., 1897-12-23
Tons of Candy.

Tons of pure, unadulterated home
made candy at Barton's. Buy from
the factory to insure purity. Xmas
cream mixed, 25c 10. Plain mixed, lbs
for Z5c. SO and 420 K.
The record-union., 1897-12-23
Jacob Hyman's Estafe.

Judge Johnson, sitting in Judge
Hughes department, yesterday granted
the petition Of Joseph Hyman to be
appointed special administrator of the
estate of Jacob Hyman, Jr.. deceased,
and fixed the bond at $4,000
The record-union., 1897-12-23
Closing Sale of Dolls.

A complete cut in price--a big saving
to those who haven't bought: Little
trimmed dolls. 5 and 10c; large 14-inch
doll, 15c; 20 inches, 20c; hundreds of
bisque dolls, strongly jointed, in all
sizes, dressed or undressed, at the old
Red House, ] street, between Seventh
and Eighth.
The record-union., 1897-12-23
Bilious Z?

A common complaint that leads to more
serious ills, if not checked. You can stop
it at once, pleasantly and permanently,
with Emil Frese's Hamburg Tea. Take it
IN time. AT all grocers and druggists.
The record-union., 1897-12-23
Appraisement Filed.

H. Hummel. Fl. Miles and Ira B. Fen
ton have filed in the Superior Court
their inventory and appraisement of the
estate of Clara s. Fenton, which con-
sists of four shares of building and
loan association stock, valued at
S305 80, and an interest in a life in
surance policy valued at $3.50
The record-union., 1897-12-23
Christmas Plants

A grand display of Christmas plants.
gold fish and globes and canary birds
and cages; all appropriate presents.
Navlet's, Gil J street,
The record-union., 1897-12-23

Xmas coming. Get pictures and
frames at H. II. Tariel's art store, SO4
J. Best work, lowest prices. Large
line of brand new stock. Prices re-
duced 10 per cent. Ready for Xmas. =
The record-union., 1897-12-23
Christmas Candy.

We have a choice assortment of fancy
mixed candy for the holidays, at 3 lbs
for 25c; special price in lots to church
and society festivals. A c. S., Eighth
and X.
The record-union., 1897-12-23
Notaries Public,

Governor Budd has appointed Henry
c. Keyes Of Stockton, and r. L. Neale
Of Iowa Hill, to be Notaries Public, and
has accepted the resignation of Notary
A. A. DeLigne of this city.
The record-union., 1897-12-23
Lasting Quality Perfume.

Genuine perfume Of high grade man
ufacture, the kind that lasts. Low in
price, high in quality. P. f. McMorry,
Druggist, Sixth and K.
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Turkeys viii be cheap; nuts lbs for
25c; candy, 3 lbs 25c; good oranges, 10c
doz: plum pudding, worth soc. for 30c
can; fresh California eggs, SOC doz.
Beesley 81 Son, the up-to-date store,
516 and SIS j street.
The record-union., 1897-12-23

Stuart's dyspepsia tablets, 80 cents:
laxative bromo-quinine tablets, y
cents; frog in your throat, . cents.
Write for cut price list. The c. c. C.
Cut-Rate Drug Store, Tenth and K.
The record-union., 1897-12-23

Coronado water. Stockton sarsapa-
rilla anG iron, champagne cider, ginger
ale, orange cider. ]. McMorry. agent
The record-union., 1897-12-23

Order your turkeys from Christianson
& Co.
The record-union., 1897-12-23

Medallion ranges and air-tight heat
ers at Miller Bros, 1116 J. They are
the best; give them a trial.
The record-union., 1897-12-23
Van AIstiness Millinery

Formerly Corwin's, but lately bought
by Mrs. l.. Van Alstine, and enriched
with fresh, stylish stock. COZ j.
The record-union., 1897-12-23
NAVAL BATTALION

Thomas A. Nerney, to be Lieutenant
Commander and Executive officer. with
rank from November %. 1897, original
G. r. Kingsland, to be Lieutenant
Commander and Chief Engineer with
rank from November %, 1897, vice
Christy, resigned.
The record-union., 1897-12-23
Photos for Christmas.

All sittings for photographs that
Hodson, S13 K street, makes as late as
December 22d will be finished for
Christmas.
The record-union., 1897-12-23
MARRIED.
A Schilling g. Company
So. l~anest-.

SHIRLEY-THOMPS this city, De-
cenber 22d. at the Western Hotel, by
Rev. A. c. Herrick, Samuel Shirley TO
Miss Milie Thompson. both of Nord,
Butte County, Cal.
The record-union., 1897-12-23

Order your turkeys, chickens or game
at ChristiansOn & Co, and be sure of
a feast.
The record-union., 1897-12-23
Price Reduced
SacramentO,s Gain.

To Sc; best Aft. oak wood. Fair Oaks
Wood Yard. 10th and Q SITS.
The record-union., 1897-12-23

Ask for f. G. Knauers celebrated
Culmbacher. the finest beer out
The record-union., 1897-12-23

Electrical lamps at Scott's. 303 j.
Try McMorry,s sac TEA. 531 NJ.
The record-union., 1897-12-23

Try McMorry's Blend Coffee. 81.
The record-union., 1897-12-23
LATE NATIONAL GUARD ORDER
REGULATION REGARDING THE
STATE SHOOTS.
Changes in Company Oficers-Cap-
jerks Dismissal is
Approved.

The general orders yesterday issued
from Adjutant-G General Barrett's ofnce
will .prove of special interest to Ma
tional Guardsmen, as therein are
noted the changes that have recently
occurred among the officers of the sew
eral regiments and corps. as well as i'm
portant instructions for all branches OF
the service. The orders are as follows:
First-The following changes have
occurred among the officers, n. G. C.,
since the date of general orders NO. y:
FIRST INFANTRY.
George Filmer, reelected Captain
Company 3, with rank from August
II, 1895.
j. H Jordan, to be First Lieutenant
Company L, with rank from November
Il, 1897, vice Ralph, resigned.
J. w. Dumbrell, reelected Captain
Company c, with rank from January
2S, 1895.
B. B. Sturdivant reelected First
Lieutenant Company B, With rank from
August u, 1895.
w. r. Robertson, to be Captain Com
pany E. with rank from November ~,
1897, vice Fitzpatrick, retired.
CADET COMPANY, FIRST IN
PANTRY.
c. G.. Bartlett, to be Captain, with
rank from November %, 1897. vice Ed
wards, resigned.
NJ f. Deutsch, to be First Lieutenant,
with rank from November 20, 1897, vice
Morgan, resigned.
j. Buttgenbach, to be Second Lieuten-
ant, with rank from November 20, 1891,
vice Lippman, resigned.
SECOND INFANTRY.
Lon Bond, to be Second Lieutenant
Company A, with rank from November
10, 1897, vice Jackson, term expired.
FIFTH INFANTRY.
J. j. Adel, TO be First Lieutenant and
Commissary, with rank from January
4, 1894, vice Derby, resigned.
J. NJ Vaughn to be First Lieutenant
and Battalion Adjutant, with rank from
November 3, 1897, vice .Cobbledick, re-
signed.
SIXTH INFANTRY.
G.. l.. Adams, to be First Lieutenant
Company e, with rank from November
8, 1897, vice Kibler, term expired.
c. A. Speir, to be Second LIEUTENANT
Company E, with rank from November
8, 1897, vice Adams, promoted
G. H. Freitas, to be First Lieutenant
Company d, with rank from July Is,
1897, vice Johns, transferred.
H. L. Walthall, to be Second Lieuten-
ant Company d, with rank from July
13. 1897, vice Freitas, promoted
SEVENTH INFANTRY.
w. D. Johnson, to be First Lieuten-
ant Company L. with rank from No
vember 10. 1897, vice Graham, re-
signed.
w. f. Richardson, to be Captain
Company E. with rank from November
Is, 1897, vice Metcalf. term expired.
M. D. Say, to be First Lieutenant
Company E, with rank from November
10, 1897, vice Capito, resigned.
Q. G. Kenney, to be Second Lieuten-
ant Company E. with rank from No
vember 10, 1897, vice Richardson, pro-
NOTED.
C. S. Btggin, to be Captain Company
G, with rank from November II, 1897,
vice Underwood, resigned.
G. NJ. Smaliwood, to be First Lieuten-
ant Company c. with rank from No
vember II. 1897, vice Biggin, pro-
noted.
Lewis Palmtag, to be Second Lieuten-
ant Company G, with rank from No
vember II, 1897, vice Smallwood, pro-
NOTED.
NAVAL BATTALION.
The record-union., 1897-12-23

The superb service, that for the past
three seasons has made this train tho
mcst popular in America. viii be con-
tinued. No extra cost
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-04-22
Crest of Flood Approaching.

Each day adds few inches to the Mis-
sissippi rivers height and the long-ex-
pected crest of the flood wave will reach
New Orleans IN few days. Meantime
anxiety is increasing all along the line,
for more weak spots are developing. From
north Louisiana comes the news that the
Biggs levee, below Vicksburg, sustained
a terrific attack and nearly succumbed,
but relief was prompt. Just below New
Orleans three weak spots are reported al
most in a row--one in st. Charles Parish
and the other two at Hanson City and
Camp Parapet. A break at either of the
latter two points would involve consid-
cradle Illinois Central property and send
the water knocking at the door of New
Orleans. However, there is protection
levee Just above the city, reaching clear
across from the river to the lake, so that
the water would run into the latter body.
The city is protected in the lake by cost
ly system of levees. Another weak spot
is on the opposite bank of the river, just
below the city, but large forces have been
at work there for three days and nights. A
section Of the levee at the old Ames Gre
vase Just above the Gretna, is also show
ing weakness, but the Texas and Pacific
helps to hold the line, while Gretna, by
volunteer citizens movement, is building a
wall around the town. The danger is in
creasing daily, but that is only an incen-
tive for harder work, and the Louisiana
line is still intact.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-04-22
NATIONAL SOLONS.
REVIEW OF THEIR WORK A.
WASHINGTON.
Detailed Proceedings of Senate ana
House-Bills Passed or Introduces
in Either Neutrality-suspicious. OF Mo-
nt+ m the Country at Large.
The Legislative Grind.

Tho Senate met at noon Monday for the
| first time since the death OF ex-senator
| Voorhees,, who, until recent DAY, WIS u,
| consnicuous member of the Dody. Inc
onening PRAYER Of Rev. DR.. Milburn, the
hind chaplain, made eloquent reference
to Mr.. Voorhees, brilliant talents, impas-
stoned ardor, kindling eloquence, genuine
patriotism and the unselhsh dedicauon or
bic oraat movers to every cause, human
and divine. which enlisted his career. Dl-
vine consolation was invoked for the tam
ily Of the man who had inscribed his name
on the tablets which perpetuate the great
orators and statesmen of his generation.
Immediately following the prayer MI
German of Maryland moved thar as
mark of respect to their late associate the
Senate adjourn, adding that many Sen
ators desired to attend the funeral. Il ne
motion prevailed. The House did nothing
Mr.. Morgan completed his Cuban speech
in the Senate Tuesday, and consideration
of the bankruptcy bill was resumed. Sen
ator Chandler introduced his bllis empoW-
ering the Secretary of the Navy TO take
possession of the armor plants or the
Bethlehem and the Carnegie companies.
The House did nothing.
In the Senate Wednesday Mr.. Vest Of
fered a resolution in the nature of criti-
cism of Secretary Gage and declared
illegal his recent order relative to goods
imported after April 1, when. according
to the retroactive clause of the pending
bill, the new tariff rates are to apply.
Mr.. Morrill, moved to refer the resolution,
and the debate and vote following was
the first indication of the strength of the
tariff supporters. The motion prevailed,
"a to %. Two Senators were absent,
both Populists, whose positions upon the
question are in doubt. The affirmative
vote was given by Republicans, including
one silver Republican, Mr.. Mantle of
Montana. The negative vote was. made
up of Democrats, Populists and two sill
yer Republicans, Pettigrew of South Da-
kota and Cannon of Utah. The President
sent message to Congress urging it to
make suitable provision for adequate rep
resentaton of the United States at the
Paris exposition. The House was in ses-
sion but ten minutes, and then adjourned
until Saturday without transacting any
business.
The Senate spent Thursday considering
the Indian appropriation bill, but did not
complete it. Early in the session the pro-
ceedings were made executive, and when
the doors were again opened to the pub
lie the Indian bill came up. The pending
question was on the committee amend
ment opening the Uncompahgre Indian
reservation in Utah to public entry. Mr..
Jones of Arkansas withdrew the point of
order he had made and on yea and nay
vote the amendment was agreed tO-33 to
ID. A number of recent appointments
were confirmed, and the Senate adjourn
ed until Monday at o'clock. The House
did nothing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-04-22
SPAIN GIVEN NOTICE.
THE limited STATES STAND RE.
GARDING CUBAN TROUBLE.
American Citizens to BE Protected
Result of Action Said to Be shown
in the Treatment of Gen. Rivera
Trouble Over Scent Fare.
Called a Civil War,

A dispatch to a New York paper from
Washington says that the policy OF the
administration in reference to CUBA IS
not likely to be criticised, as was rhat OF
its predecessor on the score OF lndiHef-
ence to the rights Of American citizens.
Secretary Sherman will see to it that I'M
prisonment of suspects entitled 10 Tue
protection of the United States for an IN
definite period of time is no longer N
dulged in by Spanish officials in CUBA.
He will even go further and make II pam
to the Spanish authorities that they can
not in the closing decade of the nlneteehtn
century be permitted to carry on war up
ON principles utterly at variance win
modern civilization. In short, notlce mas
been served on the Spanish Governments
informally as yet, but still in unmlstaka-
Bile terms-that this Government fecoS-
nizes a state of civil war ON the lslanu o.
Cuba which demands a treatment OF prls-
oners taken in action by either side some
what different from that which seems TO
have been accorded to them thus far. Ihe
immediate cause of this notice being sei'
ed on the Spanish Government was, OF
course, the capture of the Cuban genera
Rivera and the report that he would De
forthwith tried by drum-head court mar
tial and shot. The President, immedl-
ately after the news of the fate in store
for the prisoner was received, directed
Secretary Sherman to draw up protest
against the contemplated action of Cap
tain General Weyler. Upon second con-
sideration, however, the protest took a
less formal shape. Instead of being de-
livered to the Spanish minister in writ
ing, Senior de Lone was sent for by the
Secretary of State and Informed as to the
views of the Government in the matter.
This verbal protest, 1t is safe to assume,
was no less explicit than that which Sec
rotary Sherman had previously drafted.
At any rate, it had its effect, for Gen
Rivera is still living.