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The record-union., 1897-12-18
AN UNFORTUNATE TRAGEDY.
EBEN OWEN SHOOTS AND KILLS
HIS HIRED MAN.
The Victim Was Matt Hennessy,
and He Was Taken for
Chicken Thief.

A most unfortunate tragedy occurred
last evening on the ranch OF eA-Assehi-
blyman Eben Owen, near the Costumes
River, in which a man named Mall
Hennessy, an employe of Mr.. owen, was
shot and killed by the latter.
OnIv the main facts could be obtained
last night by telephone, as Harry owen,
Eben's brother, very curtly refused 10
talk to the "Record-Union," even Wnen
requested to give a correct statement
Of how the shooting occurred. He said
he wouldn't talk to the newspapers
until after the Coroner's inquest.
From another source it was learned
that the shooting was said to have
been the result of a practical joke at
tempted to be played on Owen by the
men on the place. 1t seems that Of late
Owen has been greatly annoyed by
the theft Of poultry from his yard, and
that it was sought to play a trick on
him by Hennessy climbing a tree and
pretending to be a chicken-thief-a very
hazardous proceeding, to say the least
Whether or not there is any truth
in the Joke" part of it, the fact is
that Mr.. Owens housekeeper Informed
him, shortly after dark, that there was
a commotion among the chickens,
which are in the habit of roosting in
the trees.
owen got his gun and went out. See
ing a dark object in one of the trees,
and thinking it might be a thief, he
called to him to come down The man
refused to do SO, and Owen raised his
gun and fired. The man fell from the
tree and expired. 1t was then found
that the victim was Matt Hennessy, a
young man who had been in owens
employ about six weeks.
Mr.. Owen went to Elk Grove and tele-
phoned to Coroner Clark and Sheriff
Johnson what had occurred and sur
rendered himself to his brother, who
is Constable there. He will be brought
to the city this morning.
This is all that could be learned about
the affair last night, and is without
color or comment.
The record-union., 1897-12-18

fortunate, diseased people can be sent
and properly treated and cared for.
There should be an asylum or hospital
where all this class Of diseased persons
could be committed in the same man
ner as insane persons are sent to our
asylums. Commit a case like Bury for
two years; give him a good, full course
Of medical treatment for the first
month or two, and then for two, four
or six months give him good hygienic
conditions, strict discipline, and eight
hours work every day Sundays ex-
cepteO until he was strong and we'll
Then turn him out on parole, with the
understanding that in case he ever fell
back into his old habits he would be
brought back to serve out the balance
of his time, and be recommitted for a
new term if he continued in his inebri-
ate habits
This method would give these unfor'
tunates chance for their lives.
GEORGE w. COREY, NJ. D.
Sacramento, Dec. II, 1897.
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FOUR YEARS.
The Penalty for Lucy Wamble's 8
Hideous Offense.

Although guilty of an offense most
despicable, Lucy E. Wamble, the pro-
curess, had conducted herself so honestly
in the matter of the prosecution of the
men charged with criminal intimacy
with the Anderson girl, that Judge Hart
yesterday gave her a comparatively
light sentence-four years in the peni-
tentiary.
When Cippa was first placed on trial
Mrs. Wamble declined to testify against
him on the ground of self-crimination.
But before his second trial she pleaded
guilty to the charge against herself
and then gave her testimony for the
prosecution in a frank and straight
forward manner.
For this she was complimented by
Judge Hart when she appeared before
him yesterday for sentence, and he
told her he had taken the matter into
consideration in fixing the penalty for
her crime. The Judge did not, how
ever, mince matters when it came to
expressing his sentiments in regard to
the part she had played in the case of
little Mamie Anderson.
He characterized the act of 'procur-
ing as second only to murder, and the
person engaged in the business one OF
the worst enemies to society.
The record-union., 1897-12-18
Christmas Goods at HaIf-Price.

We closed out a lot of fancy cellu-
loid goods from a jobbing house which
will be sold at one-half it's value. SOC
hand-painted celluloid cabinet photo
frames, 9x7 inches, for 25c; Soc plain
celluloid frames in different colors, Sx6
1oc; hand-painted SOC silk and cellu-
loid pin cushions very handsome), fol
25c; hand-painted silk pin cushions
15c: silk plush pin cushions, wire
frames, 25c; round mirrors, in fancy
metal frame. Zoe; large size, 25c. Spe-
cial lot of ladies' and gents handker-
chiefs, &c, 10c, 15c and 25c. A big
drive in solid black ribbed hose, 10c
and 15c at the Red House.
The record-union., 1897-12-18
Department Two-Johnson, Judge.)
Friday, Dec. 18th.

Department Two-Johnson, Judge.)
Friday, Dec. 18th.
Estate of Joseph George, deceased
Final account settled
Estate of w. E. Chamberlain. de-
cea4sed-Sale of personal property con-
firmed and partial distribution ordered.
Estate Of Martin Harvey, deceased
Letters to T. j. Harvey on filing bond
in $500; appraisers, II. X. Johnson,
Frank ]. O'Brien and D. Mclaughlin.
Estate of VIM. f. Kilgore, deceased
Final account settled and distribution
ordered.
Estate Of James Bithell, deceased
VIM. Beckman. R. Wittenbrock and r.
D. Stephens appointed Commissioners
to make partition.
Estate of E. G. Blessing. deceased
Annual account of administrator set
tied.
Estate of A. Olsen, deceased-Raka
Olsen appointed administrator; bond,
$1,000; appraisers, John Stevens, Ed.
Hevener and Henry Burnham.
Mary Sheplar VS.. Francis NJ. Sheplar
Demurrer overruled and ten DAYS to
answer.
Kate Startsman VS.. Charles A. Starts-
man-Demurrer submitted.
s. b. Smith VS.. F. T. Johnson-De-
murrer overruled and ten days to an
swer
Andrew Anderson vs. John Charles ct
al.-Report of Commissioner sale ap-
proved.
Estate of r. c. Jones, deceased-Or-
der for delivery Of personal property.
Estate Of D. w. Allen. deceased-De-
cree of due notice to creditors.
Estate of Edward Lyon, deceased
Same order.
All other cases continued.
The record-union., 1897-12-18
ASYLUM employees.
Those Who Passed Examinations
at Mendocino.

The following-named persons have
passed the examination for positions at
the Mendocino Insane Asylum, having
received the required percentage:
For Medical Interne-Drs. E. w
Twltehell and S. L. Rea. The former
has already been appointed.
For le undrymen-Charles w. Near
and B. T. Farrell.
For attendants-Thomas L. Young
James c. Knust, G. w. Crimmins, D
L. Van Verst, Charles S. Hoffman
John 0. Ogle, Jr., Robert Williams
Miss Marvina Hargis, Mrs. Ada Mont
gomery, David S. Mckinley, Clarence
Finney, Frank White, George H. Pratt
Examinations will be held at the
Southern California and Stockton Asy-
lums early next month.
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Honor, each for 50, 0OO on the life of
| Martin Steinmitz, deceased.
Riualdo on Deck Again.

Deputy Sheriff Bailey yesterday ar
rested Ed. Rinaldo, who had followed
up his usual tactics and looked too long
on the wine when it was red. Rinaldo
has had considerable experience in the
Police Court during the past few
months, and at one time was severely
lectured for slapping Justice Davis or
his magiSterial back.
Rinaldo will answer to a charge OF
vagrancy this morning, and the Off
GERS expect that a clear case will be
made against him.
The record-union., 1897-12-18
AFTER MANY DAYS,
A Stolen Flute Finds It's Way Back
to It's Owner.

Last September a valuable flute was
stolen from f. E. Nelson of Fourth
and N streets, but he did not know OF
the theft until the other day. The flute
was sold to Tom Lichenstein, a K
street pawnbroker.
Recently Nelson learned that Irving
Heilbron had purchased such an in
strument of Leichenstein for SIT, and
on investigation found that it was the
one he had lost. Mr.. Heilbron promptly
returned the flute to it's owner, and
Lichenstein says he will reimburse him
for his outlay.
The record-union., 1897-12-18
Delegates Appointed.

Governor Budd yesterday appointed
Hon. NJ. f. Tarpey of Alameda County
a delegate to the National Stock Grow
ers' Association, which Will convene at
Denver, January 25th-
James V. Coleman and John p. Bah
cock Of San Francisco We're appointed
delegates to the National Fishery Con-
gress, to be held at Tampa, Fla, jan
nary 18th
The record-union., 1897-12-18
EVERYBODY'S COLUMN.

Under this heading the "Record-Union"
will publish short letters from CORE
. spondents on topics of interest to the
municationS will be understood TO repre-
sent only the views of the writers. All
communications must be accompanied by
the name of the writer, not for pubhca-
ton unless so desired, but as a guarantee
OF good faith-Eds
The record-union., 1897-12-18
1t Goes without Saying

That when you are suffering from ca
tarrh you want relief right away. What
is the use then of experimenting with
blood cures" upon a climatic disease ?
Use a local remedy. Use Ely's Cream
Balm, which relieves at once the at
tacks of catarrh and cures chronic
cases. This remedy can be used by all
without injurious results. 1t contains
no mercury or injurious drug of any
lind
The record-union., 1897-12-18
Y. w. c. A.
To-morrow's Meeting-The Noon
Lunches Etc

The reading of Hiram Colts Relig-
ion' will be continued at the Y w. c.
A. rooms on Sunday afternoon at 4
O'Clock. Last Sundays meeting was
led by Secretary Ekins of the Y. NJ. G.
A, and all who came were glad they
had done SO.
The noon lunches seem very popular,
at least the number present between
the hours of y and 1:30 o'clock every
day would lead to that conclusion.
The record-union., 1897-12-18

Face, Hands and Arms Covered With
ScrofuIous Humors How a Cure
Was Effected.
"When five years old my little boy had
scrofula on his face, hands and arms. 1t
was worst on his chin, although the sores
on his cheeks and hands were very bad.
1t appeared in the form of red pimples
which would tester, break open and run
and then scab over. After disappearing
they would break out again. They caused
intense itching and the little sufferer had
to be watched continually to keep him
from scratching the sores. We became
greatly alarmed at his condition. My
wife's mother had had scrcfula and the
only medicine which had helpd her was
Hoods Sarsaparilla. We decided to give
it to our boy and we noted an improve
ment in his case very soon. After giving
him four bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla
the humor had all been driven out of his
blood and it has never since returned"
WILLIAM BARrz, 416 South Williams St.,
South Bend, Indiana.
You can buy Hoods Sarsaparilla of all
druggists. Be sure to get only Hoods.
The record-union., 1897-12-18
A Fire Sque1ched.

On Thursday afternoon sparks from
chimney set fire to the roof Of w. H.
Gurrey's hous. at 1913 Nineteenth
street. The flames were discovered be-
fore much damage was done, and were
promptly smothered by a stream of
water from garden hose. The fire
engines were not called out
The record-union., 1897-12-18
Petition for Letters.

Charles II. Steinmitz has petitioned.
through his attorney. w. A. Gett, Jr.,
for letters of administration on the
estate of Louisa Steinmitz. deceased.
The estate consists of life insurance
policies in the Pacific Mutual Life In
surance Company and the knights of
The record-union., 1897-12-18
SUPERIOR COURT.
Department One-Hughes, Judge.)

Department One-Hughes, Judge.)
Friday, Dec. 18th.
Estate Of Christopher Strothman, de-
ceasei-Appraisers allowed $15.
Estate of w. o. Mills, deceased-Let-
ters of administration to J. E. Mills;
bond, $3.50
Estate of N. Dingley, deceased-Not
to exceed S1OO allowed to erect monu-
ment.
Estate Of Harry Gribble, deceased
Letters of administration 70 A. J.
Rhoads on official bond. Notice to
creditors.
F. +. Weaver VS.. His Creditors-Per-
sonal property set apart to debtor.
Thomas X. Buford VS.. His Credit ors-
Sheriff elected assignee; bond, $50.
w. ]. O'Brien VS.. His Creditors
Homestead set apart for petitioner.
Red House Company VS.. Their Cred
itors-Preferred claim of Frank Graet-
ger allowed for $S1.
/. B. Hall VS.. Quong Sing-Demurrer
sustained by consent; five days to an
swec.
George W. Locke ct al vs. Thomas B.
Flint ct al.-Judgment for plaintiffs for
$50. action dismissed as to Flint.
Schmidt-Judgment for plaintiff for
S2,2S3 so. H. l.. Stitch appointed Com
missioner; bond, $1,000.
Charles Schmidt VS.. Marco Zarich-
Cost bill taxed at SD %.
John Campbell VS.. Sacramento Bank
Cost bill settled and witness fees OF
Bennett and Likins stricken from bill
Capital Gas Company VS.. Weinstock,
Lubin & Co.-Set for trial January 18th
Union Building and Loan Association
VS.. S. W. Butler ct al.-Demurrer Of de-
PENDANTS Butler and Wilson submitted.
F. }. Bryan VS.. j. j. Rauer-Mo otion to
dismiss motion for change of venue de-
MED.
f. j. Bryan VS.. j. ]. Rauer-Motion
for change of venue granted by consent.
Estate of Eleanor Webb, deceased
Petition for confirmation of sale Of
certain property granted
All other cases continued
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Hoods Pills easy @ to s, operate. IS eenss
DIED.

MAxFIELD-Near Florin, December 18th,
Melvina E Maxfield. beloved mother OF
r. b., G. B.. j. w. and G. F. Maxfield.
Maggie Decker of Salt Lake City, ma
tive of Kentucky, aged Y years, months
and Is days.
Friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral
this Saturday morning, at II O'Clock,
from her late residence, near Florin- In
terment Sheldon Cemetery
FALEY-In this city, December 10th, Mat
tie, daughter of Esther and the late Den
mis- Faley (sister of Mrs. Lola White and
2S wears s months and u days
Friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral
tomorrow (Sunday), at O'Clock p. M,
from the parlors of George II. Clark, l017
Fourth street; thence to the Cathedral.
where services will be held at 2:30. In
farr1ent St Josephs Cemetery.
The record-union., 1897-12-18
Quits Arraigned.

w. H. Cults was arraigned yesterday
before Judge Johnson, sitting for Judge
Hart, on a charge of assault with a
deadly weapon. and pleaded not guilty.
The record-union., 1897-12-18
To Foreclose a Mortgage,

Anna Dierssen has brought an action
against Juanita and Lester Klebs for
the foreclosure of a mortgage for $500
on the north half of lot /, in the block
between Second and Third, 1 and j
streets
The record-union., 1897-12-18
Crueltv to Animals.

Isador Schad yesterday swore out
warrant in Justice Henry's court for
the arrest of Gus Hupert on a charge OF
cruelty to his horse, in driving it
hitched to a delivery wagon when it
was thin and weak
The record-union., 1897-12-18

Mixed nuts, 4 lbs for 25c; candy,
lbs for 25c; mince meat, &c package;
AtmoYe plum pudding, 2-lb cans, 30c;
fine picked butter, 4Oc roll; fresh Cali
fornia eggs, 30c dozen. Beesley & Sons,
SIG and SIS street.
The record-union., 1897-12-18
New Piano House.

The large and elegantly appointed
warerooms Of the Gardner & Glassell
Piano Company. No. 20S Post street,
San Francisco, were opened for inspec-
ton by the public on December 1st.
1t would pay those intending purchas-
ing an instrument to call at the above
address; they will find, coupled with
reasonable prices, the finest and most
varied assortment of pianos and or
gans in the city.
The record-union., 1897-12-18
Candy for Distant Friends

If you intend to send candy away,
now is the time to order it. Baskets of
fine French candy, 80 cents to 81 each.
Barton's, so and 420 K.
The record-union., 1897-12-18
DON'T OyarlOOk

Our stock of high-class perfumes and
atomizers, offered at prices you can
not overlook McMorry, druggist, Sixth
and K.
The record-union., 1897-12-18
SacramentO's Gain.

Xmas coming! Get pictures and
frames at H. H. 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., 1897-12-18
Wants a Divorce.

Alma E. McClain has commenced suit
in the Superior Court for divorce from
Frank A. McClain, on the ground of
cruelty.
The record-union., 1897-12-18

Formerly Corwin's, but lately bought
by Mrs. l.. Van Alstine. and enriched
with fresh, stylish stock. COZ J.
The record-union., 1897-12-18

Medallion ranges and air-tight heat
ers at Miller Bros, JIG j. They are
the best; give them trial.
The record-union., 1897-12-18

DR.. Smith extracts scores of teeth By
his electrical process. Just splendid" :"
everybody says. Fifth and K streets. .
The record-union., 1897-12-18
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., 1897-12-18
Prepare for storms

Buggy tops, So; storm aprons, 81 so
side curtains, 81 90. A. Meister & Sons
91O-914 Ninth street. Sacramento.
The record-union., 1897-12-18

McMorry sells groceries. Agent for
Coronado water and Stockton sarsa-
parilla and iron. 531 NJ street
The record-union., 1897-12-18

Save money by buying your tea and
coffee Of ]. l1cM orry. 531 II.
The record-union., 1897-12-18

Ask for F. c. Knauer's celebrated
Culmbacher, the finest beer out.
The record-union., 1897-12-18
Price Reduced

To Sc; best Aft. oak wood Fair Oaks
Wood Yard. 10th and @ SITS.
The record-union., 1897-12-18

Christmas Tree Decorations.
The largest assortment of tree deco
rations can be found at Barton's, $40
j and 420 K.
The record-union., 1897-12-18
A Fine. Large Upright Piano.

A F1ne, Large Upright Piano,
Four feet and six inches high, three
pedals, seven one-third octaves, war
ranted for seven years. $3.50, only $40
down. Pommer's, Ninth and SITS.
The record-union., 1897-12-18

If you want to find a friend, call a
the FL Dorado, S26 street.
The record-union., 1897-12-18
o. A LITTLE SUFFERER

Try McMorry's Blend Coffee. 35c.
The record-union., 1897-12-18

Try McMorry's Blend Coffee. 35. .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-13
CAN'T GET SINGERS
And for that Reason Mr.. Grau Will
Abandon the idea of an Opera
Season This Year.

New York, April 1S-The Herald this
morning says: The fate of the operate
afternoon at a joint meeting of COM
miSSionerS of the Metropolitan Opera
House directors and those of Abbey,
Schoeffel & Grau, and also meeting
between the first named and some
friends of Mr.. Grau.
The Herald is enabled to authorita-
lively announce now the situation that
will be made public in the press gen
orally the day after the meeting.
In the first place Mr.. Grau's friends
have held several conferences with him
and a cash fund has been subscribed to
capitalize new company to produce
Grand Opera next season under his di-
rection and the Metropolitan should he
decide to undertake This fund is so
large-it represents $100, 600 cash and
S5G, 900 additional if needed that it
more than meets the requirements of
the Metropolitan directors.
This would seem to settle affirma-
lively the question IF there is to be an
opera season next winter at the Metro
poIitan,'' but it has been negatived by
the decision reached decisively yester-
day by Mr.. Grau to withdraw from the
undertaking.
Notwithstanding that Nine. Melba
cables intimating that she has not yet
signed with Mr.. DamrOSch, Mr. Grau
has come to believe that she is to sing
with Mr.. Damrosch. Nine. Calve has
positively assured him that she can
not and will not return next autumn,
and the De ReszkeS announced posi-
lively last night that their determina-
ton to remain in Europe next year was
irrevocable.
1t is no longer a question of capital,
but artists, and the Herald is author
lied to say that the directors have been
informed by Mr.. Grau that he has
has abandoned all idea of giving opera
at the Metropolitan next winter as a
member of Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau or
at the head of his own corporation.
The formal statement to that effect will
be made by him at the meeting today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-13
RALPHINGALLS IN TEXAS.
The Ex-Senator's Son Talks to Texans
About Their State.

Beaumont, Tex, April 19--Ralph In
gals, son of eX-United States Senator
John J. Ingalls, was among the excur-
sionists who have been spending the
last day or two at Port Arthur. He is
almost as interesting in appearance as
his distinguished father and does not
mind expressing himself freely upon all
subjects.
You Texas folks don't know how to
appreciate a good thing when you've
got it. My short stay in Houston,
Beaumont, Port Arthur and Sabine
Pass has shown me cOnclusively that
you have an excellent future, and if
the influx of people is such that the
advantages here demand, why, in ten
years the Lone Star state will name
the president. Your mild, healthful
climate. with the Iuxuriant vegetation,
is 2 source of inspiration after coming
from the chilling winds of the north.
Kansas is a great state, but Texas with
her magnificent coast country, is also
great. The governors of Iowa and Ne
braska will be here after April p, and
mark my words, Jefferson county will
catch EN-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-13

ny, and that witnesses are taking ad-
vantage of this decision to protect their
friends. If this is the case, the com
mittee must have overlooked chapter
1872 of the session laws of 1891. The first
section of this statute reads:
Section l. Any committee appointed
bv the senate and house of representa-
tfves of this state to investigate the
conduct of any officer, board, commit
tee. or department of state, or any 9TH
er matter, shall have the power to is
sue subpoenas in the name of the state
to compel the attendance of witnesses
from any part of this state, the pro-
duction of any book or papers, and gen
orally shall have the same power with
reference to procuring testimony bear
ing upon the subject-matter under in
vestigation, as the district court would
have in any case on trial in such
court
Section two provides that evidence
given before such committee shall not
be used against the witness, and sec
tiOn three provides penalties for per
jury. It seems to me that this statute
is broad enough to enable the present
investigating committee go to the bot
tom of the matters before it, and the
people will certainly be satisfied with
nothing less.
D. G. TIILOTSON
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-13
CARNEGIE MAKES A BLUFF.
Armor Plate Combine Holds a Club
Over the Government.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 13.-An official of
the Carnegie Steel company announces
that unless the government changes its
attitude on armor plate bids the plant of
the company at Homestead viii be closed
in June. The contracts on whioh the com
pany is now working viii be completed
by that time, and there will be no further
work to keep the hands employed. This
led the company to make the proposition
to sell out and let the government operate
the plant.
If the Homestead mill Closes it is stated
the armor plant at Bethlehem, owned by
the Bethlehem Steel company, with which
the Carnegie people are friendly, will also
armor business the country will be with
out an armOr plate plant for two years
a least. as it viii take that long for the
Illinois Steel company to equip and put q
plant into operation.
The Carnegie people claim the action of
the Illinois company, which is trying 10
get into the armOc plate business, is the
result of the steel rail war and is actuat-
ed by a spirit of revenge towards the
Carnegie firm,