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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
DEATH OF ISAAC HOFFMAN,
Difficult to Forecast the Outcome Of
the Police Investigation.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 3.-It is diff
hcult to forecast the outcome of the no
lice investigation into the death of Isaac
Hoffman who, it is now generally be-
heved did not die by his own hands
The police are examining every circum-
stance in his business and domestic life
which might furnish a motive for either
murder or suicide, and as yet can fur
nlsh no probable motive for either.
At midnight Chief Lees stated there
was absolutely nothing new in the case
and that he has no belief regarding the
identity of the murderer if a murder
really has been committed
The believers in the murder theory
have no suspicion of any person unless
1t be F1gel, the bookkeeper, and no new
facts have been cleaned which would
connect him more directly with the
crime. FigePs friends account for his
cratic movements on the evening of
the shooting by explaining that thew are
characteristic of the young man who is
said to be very absent minded. Hoff
mans brothers are awaiting the in
quest, when they hope something more
definite regarding their brothers death
may be elected
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
COMMERCIAL CONGRESS.
Some Suggestions Offered by Dele
gates From Southern Republics.

PHILADELPHIA, June 3.-At the
Commercial Conference to-day Mr..
Robertson of Mexico said in the course
of an address that the reason her maj
esty's United Kingdom controls so
much of the trade of the various coun-
tries is because she subsidies the
steamship lines and sends her emissa-
ries of trade to the remotest parts of
the earth and says, 81 want to buy
what you have to sell, and want to sell
you something. l am asking you to
take you home in my own Ship
Continuing, Mr.. Robertson said the
products of the Central and South
American Republics will never be
brought here until you provide some
way to transport that which you have
to sell, and provide some way to bring
back that which your neighbors
through the south have to sell. They
want to buy from you and they want
to interchange their products.
Captain Garcia of Rio Janeiro stated
that at the banquet last night he had
presented a somewhat lengthy letter to
President Mckinley, and that distin-
guished gentleman had informed him
that he would forward a reply as early
as possible. The letter asks the Amer
lean Government to develop by means
of Congressional action system of
navigation between Brazil and the
United States.
Captain Garcia said it was also his
intention to propose plan for the es-
Enlistment of an International banking
system between the two countries, which
will enable us to do business with each
other without being compelled to pay
a commission to England, as is the case
at present
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
OREGON SHORT LINE.
Statement Regarding the Breaking If
Arrangements With the II. D

NEW YORK, June 3.-The following
statement is made by the Southern pa.
cific Railway regarding the breaking of
relations which have existed between
the Union Pacific and Oregon Short
Line:
1T is true that the Oregon Short Line
has become an open road and also that
the Union Pacific has made a new traffie
agreement by which it may route bust
ness differently from heretofore. 1t is
well known that under the arrange
ments formerly existing the Oregon
Short Line was allowed constructive
mileage in the adjustment of rates. re-
ceiving credit of 134 miles for each
actual mile. The receivers allowed this
arrangement to continue and it has been
in force until quite recently. 1t was dis
continued because it was ascertained
the Oregon Short Line had made other
traffic alliances.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
COLLEGE GRADUATES.
Diplomas Issued at the University of
Southern California.

LOS ANGELES, June 3.-The annual
commencement exercises of the Uni
versity of Southern California We're
held this morning at the new Univer-
sity Methodist Church The main au-
ditorium was exquisitely decorated
with flowers and palms for the occa-
sion. An appropriate programme was
rendered, after which the comforting
of degrees was made by President
George w. White, as follows: Bache-
lor of Arts-Miss Mary Ninta Martin,
Messrs. Archibald Thomson. Frederick
Spencer, E. Elliott. Bachelor of Sci
ence-Messrs. Frank c. Peters and j..
F. Spencer. Bachelor of Philosophy
John Caldwell Goodrich; Bachelor of
Literature-Ellen May Sterling. Mas
ter of Arts-M. S. MCGEE, A. B. Mas
tiers of PHILOSOPHICAL. b. Ross, p. H.
Master of Science, Clyde E. Morte, B.
S. Bachelor of Divinity, NJ. S. MCGEE,
A B.
The exercises closed with the sing
ing of the Doxology. The following are
the graduating class of 1897: Misses
Nina Martin and Ellen Sterling,
Messrs. Elliott, Goodrich, Peters, Spen-
Ger and Thompson.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
MARRIED AT SEA.
A Couple Who Defied the Objections
of the Parents.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 3.-R. I.
Duncan. a young rancher of Capay
Valley, near Woodland, and Miss Irene
Woods, a young woman who only a
few weeks ago passed her seventeenth
birthday, were married to-day at sea,
where no law of any State or nation
could be invoked to present the union.
sea wedding was resorted to, ac-
cording to the stories of the bride
and groom, because the guardians of
the young lady We're opposed to their
marriage.
The couple left their homes on
Wednesday morning, and Miss Woods
was left in the care of friends in the
city, while the young rancher went in
search of a way to evade the law of
the State to make the girl his wife.
Duncan chartered the tug Vigilant, Sc
cured the services of Rev. Mr. RowelI
of the Mariners Church, and the cere-
mony was performed beyond the three
mile limit
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
FRANK BUTLER.
The Australian Murderer Denies That
He Made Confession.

SAN FRANCISCO, June g. - The
steamship Mariposa, upon which Muir
derer Butler-Ashe was returned to Aus
tralia for trial, arrived to-day with the
first detailed accounts of the famous
prisoners reception in the land where
his many crimes were committed. Upon
his arrival at Sydney, Butler was taken
Immediately to the Darlingtonhurst
Jail. where he was photographed and
placed under constant surveillance. His
case was set for trial on May 31st, But
Ter meanwhile being allowed to see no
one but his legal adviser, Mark Will
hanson. To the Sydney reporters But
Ter declared that all statements made
by the San Francisco papers to the
effect that he had confessed to any of
the crimes with which he is charged
were false.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
TURF TOPICS.
Results of the Races on Eastern
Tracks.

NEW YORK, June 3.-Results: Five
furlongs, Elton Jacket won, Yemen Sec
ond. Tallahassee third. Time-1 :02H.
One mile, Ondeck won, Parmesan Sec
ond, Sunny Slope third. Time-1:44.
Four furlongs, Blue Away won, Sem
sationaI second, Swango third. Time
0:4S1a.
Mile and a furlong. Casseopa won,
Miss Prim second Leonore third. Time
-1:59A
One mile, selling, st. Bartholomew
won, Cromwell second, Brisk third.
Time-1 AN.
Four and half furlongs, Uriel won,
Brentwood second, The Dipper third.
Time -0:57.
Six and a half furlongs, Watercrest
won, Dogtown second, Come Quick
third. Time-0:57h
DETROIT, June 3.-Results at Wind
sor: Four and half furlongs, Colonel
Rowett won, Weheima second, Verna
]. third. Time-1:59.
Five furlongs, Taglioni won, Loyal
Prince second, Edith third. Time
1:04
Seven furlongs, Billy Ellison won,
dilIpd1ilC SCCOilO, <AllLlC IculO1 I'LL Os
Time-1:31A.
One mile, Elsmore won, Commits
sioner Frank second, Lonica Time
1:47.
Seven furlongs, Susie Howse won,
Galvo second, Little Ben third. Time
1872.
CHICAGO, June 3.-Seven furlongs,
His Brother won, Dockstadter second,
Little Dorritt third Time-1 32A.
Six furlongs, The Plutocrat won, Ad-
metus second, Theresa H. third. Time
-1:17%.
Five and a half furlongs, DR.. Shep-
pard won, Floreanna second, Uncas
third. Time-1:101a.
One mile, Babe Murphy won, Black
Jack second, Gramie c. third. Time
LAO.
Seven furlongs, Jersey Lad won, Lit
tie Music second, Oyerella third. Time
-1:3015.
ST. LOUIS, June 3.-Six furlongs, Sea
Robber won, Montgomery second, Polly
Hatton third. Time-1 1872.
One mile, Aim won, Moralist second,
Metaire third Time-1:1534.
One mile, Dan Huger won, Russella
second, lockwood third. Time-l 543i.
Kindergarten stakes, value 81 800
two-year- olds, five furlongs, Knowles
won, Eitholon second, Trombone third.
Time 1:061a.
Four and half furlongs, Lucky Star
won, Brightie B. second, Ida Worth
third. Time-1 001a
One mile, selling, Helen H. Gardner
won, DR. Hughes second, The Killen
third. Time-1 1914.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
The Arrest of LinneII.

ELKO (Nev). June 3.-Sheriff Mater
yesterday arrested President Linnell of
the Dexter Mining of Tuscarora- Lin
nell. who was formerly Superintendent
of the mine. and is suspected of rob-
hing it of bullion, was fishing when the
warrant was served. 1t is stated that
a former assayer of the mine turned
States evidence causing the arrest of
Linnell, who claims TO have a good de-
Tense. Warrants are said to be out for
fifteen other men. The amount taken
is said to be about $4,000.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
HOME MISSIONS.
Second Session of the Congregational
Society at Saratoga.

SARATOGA, June 3.-General o. o.
Howard presided at the second session
of the Congregational Home Mission
airy Soeiety's seventy first anniversary
to-day. Secretary Washington Choate
of New York read a paper entitled
Fixed Factor in Home Missions
Addresses We're made by Superintend-
ents A. K. Wray of st. Louis, Harmon
B. Ross of Lincoln, Neb., +. H. Ash
man of Albuquerque, Rev. d. Boynton
of Detroit and Rev. H. H. Kelsey OF
Hartford, Conn.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
Falls Brook Postoffice Robbery

SAN DIEGO, June 3-Oficers in the
northern part of the county think they
are on trail after the parties who
robbed the Fall Brook Postofffce on Nav
10Th Two men are under suspicion.
They disappeared from Oceanside on the
day before the robbery, and are known
to have gone toward Fall Brook, and not
to South Oceanside, whittier they had
said they were bound. They are also
suspected of having stolen. some money
from the fremont Hotel at Oceanside,
on the day before they disappeared The
officers have good descriptions of them,
and are confident of catching them.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
Daring Attempt at Abduction.

OAKLAND, June "a daring at
tempt was made this afternoon to alb
duct the twelve-year-old son of Attor-
ney j. B. Randolph by a man whom the
father says he knows, but whose name
he refuses to divulge. The abductor
had carried his captive several blocks,
when a passing bicyclist, attracted by
the child's struggles, interfered, and
the abductor took to his heels. Ran
dolph senior says he knows the motive,
but will not explain it.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
MEDICAL CONGRESS.
Proceedings of Yesterdays Session
at PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, June 3.-At tbe
Medical Congress this morning Dr
Horner of Philadelphia reported in
favor of re-erection of the home for dis
abled physicians. A committee was an
pointed to perfect the PLAN
The report of the Board of Trustees
showed: Expenditures $41 81. with a
net surplus of 81 ,160.
DIR. w w. Keene of Phliadelnbia
presented an able paper on surgery. IT
was a review of the remarkable adj
vancement in surgery since the birth of
the association. Particular attention
was given to a description of the modern
hospital as compared with the old. The
establishment of the laboratories for
original research was vigorously urged
The public, the speaker continued
should be made to understand that from
a business point of view it would be
wiser to assist such step than risk the
loss of millions in case of an epidemic.
Denver was selected as the next place
of meeting of the Medical Congress.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
UNITED BRETHREN.
The Indiana Conference Decides on
Four New Bishops.

DUBLIN Qnd), June 3-The United
Brethren Conference to-day decided on
four Bishops, placing one on the coast
The report on secret combinations did
not lessen the opposition of the church
to secret societies. One of the impor-
tant points enjoined upon each minister
is not to place the name of any member
of secret order on the class book
During the afternoon DR.. Becker was
chosen to represent this body at the
National Christian Association to meet
in Chicago next May. The election of
officers was set for tomorrow, and
committee of ten was appointed to make
nominations.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
The Fair Case.

SAN FRANCISCO, June "a new
witness in the person of Cashier George
A. Story of the Mutual Savings Bank
was introduced in the trial of the An
gus-Craven case to-day, and it was
shown by him that at the time at which
Mrs. Craven stated that Senator Fair
accompanied her to Notary Cooney's
office he was attending meeting of
the Board of Directors of the bank,
although too i'll to preside as usual.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
Seventh-Day Adventists.

OAKLAND, June 3.-The twenty
sixth annual camp meetinog Of the Cal
ifornia conference of the Seventh-day
Adventists' Association opened this
evening at TemescaI Park. One thou
sand delegates are present. Two hun
dred and fifty tents have been pitched
III the park, where restaurant and
grocery in tents are also established.
This evenings gathering was largely
devoted to song and devotional exer-
cises- A chorus of fifty voices led the
singing and Elder Breed preached.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
The Firing on the Valencia.

WASHINGTON, June Sit is said
at the State Department that the firing
on the Ward liner Valencia by the
Spanish cruiser Maria Mercedes at the
entrance of the harbor of Guatenamo,
Cuba, is under investigation. The
United States Vice-Consul at Cienfu
gus entered a protest against the con-
duct of the Spanish officers on the
cruiser, and the Havana officials i'm
mediateiy sent a naval officer down to
Cienfugus to make the investigation,
upon the result of which our State De-
partment is waiting
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04

the Western Electric Company of New
York, We're arrested to-day on a charge
of wire tapping and swindling the pool
rooms of this and many other cities.
Their rooms in the Burke Block We're
raided and one of the most complete
and expensive outfits for wire tapping
ever seen was found. The men do not
deny that their business is robbing pool
rooms, and that they have operated in
England Germany, Canada and over
the United States, but say they have
done nothing of the kind here.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
Kiang of Siam at Rome.

ROME, June 3.-The King of Siam,
Chula Long Korn, arrived here to-day.
He was received at the railroad station
by King Humbert and the Crown
Prince of Italy. A guard of honor was
drawn up at the depot, which was sur
rounded by crowds of people. The Sia-
mes monarch was driven to the OUR
inal, where, as the Kings guest, he was
received by Queen Marguerite and the
Crown Princess. Chula Long Korn /.
will proceed to the Grand Hotel to-mor-
row, and from this he will pay a visit
to the PODe
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
Sierra Railway.

OAKDALE, June 3.-The first pas
genger and freight train on the Sierra
road went out from this city, and the
line is now open for regular business
to Maxwells. seventeen miles from
Oakdale. Trains will run daily con-
Meeting with mountain points, making
a new era for this section, as all the
Yosemite travel is expected this way.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
The Railroad Company Exonerated.

REDWOOD CITY, June 3-The Cor
oner's inquest held on the body of the
man killed at the railroad crossing at
Baden to-day resulted in a verdict
which exonerated the railroad company
from blame He was identified as
John Carroll, better known as English
Harry" junk pedler, living on Fiji
teenth avenue, San Francisco.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
An Intoxicated Juror Fined.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 8. - When
the case of George Daugherty, a police
man charged with manslaughter for
the shooting of II. E. Sullivan, was
called for trial in Judge Cooks court
this morning, Juror Armstrong ap-
peared in the jury box in an advanced
state of intoxication, and was promptly
fined 5000 for contempt of court, and
ordered Imprisonment for five days in
addition thereto.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04

this morning at the crossing near the
depot while driving a wagon across the
track, owing to the fact that another
train stood upon the sidetrack near the
crossing, it is supposed that the man
was unaware of the approaching ex-
press until struck by it. The engine
struck the wagon and reduced it to
match-wood, killing both man and
horse Instantly
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
Dugdell Loses His Suit.

SAN JOSE, June 3.-The jury return
ed verdict for the defendant corpor-
alton this evening in the suit for S25. :
600 damages brought by NJ NJ. Dug
dell against the Southern Pacific Com
pany. A train collided with Dugdelrs
wagon, smashing it and infiicting some
personal injuries on Dugden.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
international League of Press Clubs.

NEW YORK, June 3.-The delegates
of the International League of Press
Clubs went on an outing to Coney Is
land to-day. A special train was placed
at their disposal This evening ban
quet was held at the Prospect Park Ho-
tel, Brooklyn, in their honor.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
The Story Discredited.

Los ANGELES, June 3.-The Chief
of Police has heard nothing of the muir
der of Benjamin and Peter Dorland by
Wahsatch Indians, and D. E Mccain,
alleged to have announced the murders
to relatives in Akron, n. Y. is I'M
known in Los Angeles. The police dis
credit the story.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
BRYAN Will Tour the World

ST. LOUIS, June 3.-Albert J. En-
right, a st. Joseph business man. who
has just come from Lincoln, Nab..
where he was guest of w. J. Bryan.
says Mr.. Bryan has announced his in
tention of making trip around the
world. He expects to leave within a
short time and go abroad several
months. His family will accompany
him.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
Not Able to Secure Bail.

ST. PAUL (Minn.), June Bank
Teller Zeschesau, arrested for grand
larceny because of mysterious disap-
pearance of a package containing S13,-
600 from the German American Ma
tional Bank, where he was employed,
was arraigned in court to-day. Bail
was fixed at $4,000, which he has not
vet been able to secure.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
Order of WoOdmen.

DUBUQUE, June 3.-To-day's session
of the Head Camp of Woodmen WAS
largely devoted to laws of the order.
The most important action was pro
rata at the present amount, but the
surplus in the general fund is to be APP
piled to the benefit fund.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
The Law Unconstitutional.

COLUMBUS (Ohio), June 3.-The
Supreme Court to-day declared the law
unconstitutional which last winter
adopted the Torrens system of record
ing land titles. The law is similar to
that of Illinois.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04

SAN FRANCISCO. June 3.-Mayor
Phelan to-day approved the order of
the Board of Supervisors prohibiting
the wearing of high hats in theaters,
and the order, which is now a law, will
be rigidly enforced in the local play
houses
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
rlayor for Greater New York.

NEW YORK, June 3.-Seth Low,
President of the Columbia University
and formerly Mayor of Brooklyn, has
been selected as a candidate for Mayor
of Greater New York by the Executive
Committee of the Citizens Union.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
Redmond for Lord Mayor of Dublin.

DUBLIN, June St reported that
Aldermen of Dublin at the coming
meeting will elect John Redmond, the
Parnellite leader and member of Par
lament for Waterford City, to the Office
of Lord Mayor of Dublin.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
TAPPED THE WIRES.
Two Electricians Under Arrest at
Denver, Colorado.

DENVER, June 3.-Two men giving
their names as Charles Moran and H
NJ. Summerfield, aged respectively %
and 26 years, who have been posing as
expert electricians in the employment of
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
The HaIe-Norcross Suit.

CARSON. June 3.-The Supreme
Court late this afternoon decided the
Hale-Norcross case in favor of Ryan.
This means the defeat of the Fox
Grayson faction.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
Killed His Two Sisters.

GREENE 0owa). June 3.-The fif-
teen-yearf-old son of l.. Schwartz, while
trying to unload gun last night, dis
charged the weapon, killing his two
sisters.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
Both ian and Horse Killed

BADEN, June 3.-An unknown man.
supposed to be a junk peddler, was
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-04
First Shipment of Peaches.

YUBA CITY, June 3.-The first ripe
peaches of the season We're shipped
East this morning from this place by
j. 3. Wilkie.
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CANOVAS ASKED TO
REMAIN AS PREMIER
Until the Crisis Now Affecting the Spanish
Government is Solved.
The Queen Regent Seems Satisfied
With the Present Ministry.

She is Also Said to be Prepared to
Apply Extensive Reforms in the
Island of Cuba Through the In
strumentality of General CampOs,
Who Will Probably Soon Succeed
WeyIer as Captain General of the
Island.
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A denny folio volume is IS by II inches.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-05-11

The electric light at Hotel and Fort
refused to shine last night.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-05-11
WON BY ST. LOUIS.
Best Contested Game OF the Sea.
son.

Best Contested Game of the Sea-
The best game of base ball seen this
season was that between the St. Louis
and Star clubs on Saturday. To many
it was a disappointment for the Stars
were expected to shut out the College
boys and bets at to 1, the lond end on
the Stars were freely made during the
morning. The attendance was not
large-only 45S paying admission
mainly because it was expected that the
game would be one sided.
The Stars failed to score in the first
inning and when Gleason, Willis,
Woods and Clarke of the st. Louis
team came over the plate there was
in the camp OF the Cham
pions. The second inning resulted in
goose eggs on both sides. The features
in the third inning on the St Louis
side being fine fly catches by Thompson
and Hansmann. Koki making the first
tally for the champions. In the ST.
Louis half it was case of out in 1. 2.
g order The fourth inning was en-
|couraging to the Stars, Pahau and Ma
Ihuka scoring. In the fifth inning the