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The record-union., 1897-12-17
kWeinStOCk Lubin C Co., 4OO-4I2 X ST., Sacramento

the odor from his pipe was too much
for me, so / moved across the aisle.
The car was nearly to the city line
before the conductor got around for
our fares, and in the meantime the
passengers in the smoking compart-
ment had discovered that the little man
with the red nose had "a quiet one
on"
He tried to read the paper he had
with him, but his eyes We're not equal
to the task. Their lids got heavier
and heavier, and soon the little man
was sound asleep. The conductors gruff
Fare, please" reused him. He gave
up a nickel and demanded an Elk
street transfer
This car don't go to Elk street" said
the conductor.
1T dont?"
mo; where do you want to go?"
Home t supp'r''
Well this car won't take you there"
"Thash funny (hic),'' said the little
man under his breath "Thish carsh
always takes me home t. supp'r. Did
lash nj n nj before lash. But it won't
t'ni', eh? Well if it won't take m
homesh gotter take me some place. Jes-
soon go t Niagara Falls as home. any
way. Letter go."-Buffalo News
The record-union., 1897-12-17
DEMOCRATIC PROGRAMME.
WILL NOT FORCE AN ISSUE ON
CUBAN QUESTION.
But Will. Vote Against Financial
Measures Suggested by the Pres
fdent and Secretary Gage.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Leadine
Democrats, members of the House say
no aggressive action is anticipated to
carry out the declarations of the recent
Democratic House caucus on Cuba,
finance and bankruptcy. The caucus
action will be allowed to stand as show
ing the action of the minority.
1t is said, however. that it would be
useless to force the Cuban question be-
fore the House, as the rules would not
permit the minority to bring the ques-
tion to vote. The Senate Cuban reso-
lution, which was indorsed by the eau
Gus, reposes in the Committee on For
eign Affairs, and there is no power un-
der the rules to get it from that COM
mitree
Representative Livingston of Georgia
has suggested that resolution be pre-
sented directing the Foreign Commit
tee to report the Cuban resolution at
once. But this procedure would be in
effective, as the resolution declining an
imme date report would be referred to
the Committee on Rules. 1t is not
doubted that this body, representing
the majority, would not act favorably
on motion of this character.
Parliamentarians on the Democratic
side concede that it will be impossible
for the minority to force an issue on
Cuba. They are more hopeful of CIV
ing expression to the caucus action on
finance. The majority will, doubtless,
bring forward financial measures on the
lines suggested by the President and
Secretary Gage, and the Democratic
caucus policy viii be given effect by the
casting Of the solid Democratic vote,
numbering 125, against these measures.
On the bankruptcy question it is ex-
pected that the minority will frame a
bankruptcy declaration for wise and
just measure of this character. The
bill will be offered as a substitute to
the Ole to be urged by the Committee
on Judiciary after the holidays.
The record-union., 1897-12-17
A FLY WHEEL BURSTS.
Fatal Accident at the Plant of a
Steel Company.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 16.-One man was
killed, one fatally injured and a num-
Der of others slightly hurt by the burst
ing of f1ywheel at the South Third
street plant Of the Oliver Iron and
Steel Company, at an early hour this
morning. The names are: Adam
Brodrich, killed instantly: Frank Roen,
wire drawer, fatally injured; Joseph
Brown, engineer, arm broken; Andrew
kozatak, laborer, injured about the
back and head
The others who were injured were
able to go to their homes. The aIei-
dent was caused by the engine becom-
ing ungovernable. The fiywheel was
fifteen feet in diameter, and weighed
several tons. The engine was com
pletely wrecked. and the nail mill Will
be idle until the damage can be re-
paired
The record-union., 1897-12-17
SAN JOAQUIN'S GRAND JURY.
It's Report Creates Indignation in
Stockton's Police Board.

STOCKTON, Dec 16-The report
made by the Grand Jury yesterday af-
ternoon has created indignation in the
Board Of Police and Fire Commission
ers. and the members of that body de-
clare they viii summon the Grand Jury
before the board and interrogate the
members concerning certain innuen-
does made in its report yesterday.
The Grand Jury had been examining
Cinnamon and women of dissolute char
acter for several days, trying to get at
the bottom of an alleged police scan
dal. but il could not find any evidence
upon which to bring in an Indictment.
Notwithstanding that fact, the Grand
Jury mentioned the alleged abuses in
its report. and suggested that the Com
missioners make an investigation. The
Commissioners will begin the investiga-
ton by examining the Grand Jurors.
1t is freely rumored on the streets that
the Grand Jury had hereby been doing
politics."
The record-union., 1897-12-17
A PROBLEM TO SOLVE.
What Disposition Will BE Made Of
Bury to Render Him Harmless?

Local officials are somewhat exercis-
ed as to what disposition shall be made
of Antonio j. Bury, the young crank
who on Wednesday morning took pos
session of DR.. Corey's gold cure estab-
lishmen. and guarded his holdings with
a revolver.
A full account of Bury's escapade
was published in yesterdays Record
Union" 1t will be remembered that
about a year ago he attempted, while
drunk, to murder Miss Maud Methven
of this city, and failed only because he
could not shoot straight enough He
was arraigned in the Police Court, and
held to answer on a charge of assault
to commit murder, but when the case
was called in the Superior Court the
District Attorney allowed the charge to
be reduced to one of simple assault,
and the accused was sentenced to serve
three months in the County Jail.
Subsequent to serving his sentence,
Bury was committed to the State In
sane Asylum at Stockton, but was sew
eral months ago discharged as cured
Prior to his arrest Wednesday Bury
said he had come to this city for the
purpose of killing Miss Methven, and
that young lady is duly frightened at
the prospect in store for her. She and
her mother visited the City Attorney
yesterday, and implored that official to
take steps to insure her immunity from
Bury's attacks. The young woman
stated that if Bury is allowed to go
free, there is but one thing for her
to DO, and that is to leave the country
Bury's mother and sister also called
on the City Attorney and represented
that the young man was never obstrep-
erous unless drunk, and asked that he
be set at liberty. promising that he
would cut no further capers.
A simple charge of drunk was pre-
ferrey against Bury, and upon recon-
mendatson of the City Attorney yester-
day he was sentenced TO spend twenty
four hours in the City Prison.
From what has been learned by the
officials, Bury is harmless when not
under the influence of intoxicants, and
1t is considered doubtful whether ex-
aminers in lunacy will commit him to
an asylum. The City Attorney is in
teresting himself in the matter and de-
velopments may be shortly expected.
The record-union., 1897-12-17
McCOY-CREEDON FIGHT.
Governor Black Declines to Stop
the Contest.

ALBANY On. ", Dec. 16-The Rev.
Charles Park and j. r. Terry of Long
Island City argued in vain with Gov
ernor Black to-day to have him stop
the Creedon- Mccoy fight, which is
scheduled to take place at that city to-
morrow. The Governor said it was not
for him to assume that the law was to
be violated, because the local powers
did not choose to indicate to the public
in advance what would be done in case
the law should be violated. How,
then, in this case, could he know that a
fight advertised as a glove contest was
10 be a. prize fight?
The record-union., 1897-12-17
Destructive Fire in Iowa.

MARSHALLTOWN Oa.). Dec 10
The wholesale grocery house Of Belts.
Fletcher & Co., one of the largest con-
Germs in Iowa, caught fire this after
noon and was entirely destroyed Fear
for a time was entertained that the
Postoffice and the Opera-house build
ing would be swept away by the
flames. The loss on the grocery stock
is 100000; loss on building, 5000, 600
Insurance about tWO-thirdS
The record-union., 1897-12-17
SOCIAL EVENTS.

George r. Sherburn and Miss Mar
garat Kearney were married on
Wednesday by Rev. Father Walsh
Thomas Flahive being groomsman and
Miss Maggie Flemming bridesmaid
During the evening a party of the rela-
tives Of the bride and groom, to the
number of about twenty, assembled at
the residence of w. II. Sherburn, the
groom's father, and a very enjoyable
evening was spent. The happy couple
were the recipients of some very hand
some presents
The record-union., 1897-12-17
SAN FRANCISCO STOCKS.

San Francisco, Dec 18th.
- Morning Session-B & p, 4Sc; Chollar,
35c; Justice, R6c; Overman, SC: Potosi, 10
Q39c: S Nevada 45c
Afternoon Session-Ophir, SIC: V.
81 25; Chollar. &c; II & n, 81 .: Belcher,
5l45Oc: Nevada, 51a50c; Bullion, &c; Jus
Closing Quotations-Alta, &c; Alpha, &c:
Andes 14c; Belcher. 14c; B & 3, 51c; Bull
ion, DC; Challenge, 24c; Chollar, SIC; Conf
dence, SSc: c C Y. 81 25: c Imperial, lc;
c Point. 2Sc; G & c, 3Sc; II & n. 81 20; JUS
tiee. 3sc; kentuck, 4c; Mexican, 26c: Occi-
dental. 81 20; Ophir, 62c: Overman, 4c; Po-
tcsi, Ale; Savage, zoe: S Nevada 53c; Sill
yer Hill, &c; Union, 24c; Utah, &C. Yellow
Jacket, Sic: Standard, 81 So
The record-union., 1897-12-17
BASEBALL SUNDAY.
The AIerts Will Go Up Against the
Gilt Edge Club.

On next Sunday the cranks will have
a chance to see the Alerts go up against
the Gilt Edges.
This is the first time this club has
come to Sacramento, and there is quite
a desire to see them, and if it is a
nice day there should be a big crowd
present. Hughes and Stanley will be
the battery for the Gilt Edge.
The record-union., 1897-12-17

HERE IS | IMPORTANT NEWS FOR TODAY
Toy Books for
.25C or Less.

Over $50 paper-covered Toy
Books, from &c to 25c. All OF
them with bright and attractive
covers. Carefully selected with a
view to getting the best reading
matter and pictures for the young.
Some OF the books are cut out in
various fancy shapes.
There are some old favorites in
the collection, but you will notice
that most of the books are new
this year.
All of them came direct from
the publisher here. No middle
mans tax on them.
The record-union., 1897-12-17

last night, ran into an extra train here
TINS morning. Three employees were
Killed and half a dozen others injured,
out none of the passengers were hurt.
The dead: Engineer J. D. Rausch,
fireman o. L. Bremen; fireman c. f.
Dester.
Badly injured: Engineer G.. Foster.
Slightly injured: Mail Clerk w. F.
Rabb, mail clerk H. Cadwallader, ex-
press messenger c. E. Atchley.
Both engines were badly wrecked, the
baggage car was thrown down an en-
bankment, and the mail car smashed.
The record-union., 1897-12-17
Peace Treaty Ratified.

CONSTANTINOPLE Dec ia dis
patch from Athens received to-day an
nounces that the treaty of peace be-
tween Turkey and Greece has been rat
flied by King George, and has been dis
patched to-day to this city
CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 16.-The
Sultan has ratified the treaty of peace
between Turkey and Greece.
The record-union., 1897-12-17
Death of a Cabinet Minister.

ST. STEPHEN IN. b, Dec. 10
Hon. John Mitchell, Solicitor General
in the New Brunswick Cabinet and
formerly Premier of the Province. died
at his home here to-day. He resigned
the Premiership last summer owing to
ill-health but retained his place in the
Cabinet
The record-union., 1897-12-17
Rev. C.. O. Brown.

CHICAGO, Dec. 16-Rev. G. O..
Brown says he will ignore the notice
sent him by the Bay Conference of San
Francisco. He said the action taken
was instigated by vindictiveness on the
part of DR.. Mclean. After Dr. Nc
Lean was done. Mr.. Brown said he
would publish the confession Of one of
those who testified against him before
the conference. The notice is to show
reason for his restoration to good
standing, or to show cause why he
should not be expelled from the Bay
difference
The record-union., 1897-12-17
An Embezzling Clerk.

LOUISVILLE, Dec 16-Louis Att
man was to-day arrested on a charge of
embezzling $4,000 from Charles Rosen-
helm & Co. wholesale china merchants,
for whom he was confidential clerk 1t
is alleged that the embeZzlements ex-
tend over period of seven or eight
years. The amount stolen is estimated
at SO 0O0
The record-union., 1897-12-17
Durham Stock at Auction.

Henry Elliott, executor of the estate
of Benjamin Bates, deceased, will sell
at auction. tomorrow, at IL a. M, at
the Bates farm, near Courtland. II
head of young COWS, from 5 to 4 years
old; L two-year-old bull, Z one, ,year-old
bulls; il head of heifers. from l to 2
years old; bay horse, / road cart, / set
Of harness. D. j. Simmons e. Co. are
the aue.ioneers
The record-union., 1897-12-17
Auction Sale.

Bell, auctioneer, will sell at 2 %. m.
to-day, at the Bazar. S15 X street.
bamboo bedroom sets. rockers, recep-
ton chairs. hat racks, etc, and at Z
p. m will sell all the Jap screens, large
vases. gents smoking jackets and la
dies, Wnra
The record-union., 1897-12-17
School of Design Vacation.

The sacramento School of Design in
the City Art Gallery has closed its fall
term and now takes a vacation until
January 3. 1898. The fall session was
more successful than any term for a
wear aud a half
The record-union., 1897-12-17
Niagara Falls Would Do.

A dumpy little man with an extreme
ly red nose climbed on Niagara Falls
trolley at Main and Niagara streets
the other evening and took a seat in
the smoking compartment of the car.
| sat behind him for a little way, but
The record-union., 1897-12-17
Slater Tonight.

John Slater, the psychic wonder. will
give one or his entertaining test sean
ces this evening at Pythian Castle, de-
voting the entire evening to tests and
messages. Come early and secure seats.
The record-union., 1897-12-17
More Than Even.

Did you ever get even with that girl
that took your job in the office?"
You may judge for yourself I mar
ried her, she holds the job, and there
is only one of us that ever does a
stroke of work detroit Free Press.
The record-union., 1897-12-17

Why is it, Pat, that so many Irish
men are Democrats" Faith. / don't
know, unless it's because so many Dem
ocrats are Irish. Leader.
The record-union., 1897-12-17
SMALL, BUT TRUE.

The Hudson Medical Institute is
ton and Ellis streets. 1t Is a big
white building, which you cannot
mistake, and the doctors who are
there will give you free medical
advice If you are suffering in any
way. If You cannot call, you can
surely find time enough to write.
No charge for answering letters. 1t
is done with pleasure. Muster
what energy you have left and
muster it TO-DAYi
The record-union., 1897-12-17
FATAL RAIL COLLISION.
Three Employees Killed and Several
Others Injured

CLINTON Qnd.), Dec. 16-Train No.
3 on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois
Railroad. which left Chicago at II 30
The record-union., 1897-12-17

Class in Natural History.-"Name two
animals noted especially for their fe-
rocity'' Two cats tied acrost a
clo'es line, ma'am. Chicago Tribune.
The record-union., 1897-12-17
Window Display
of Fine Jackets.

A few of the values we are Of
fering in Women's Tailor-made
Jackets can be seen at a glance in
our large show windows. Remem-
Der we are still selling exceptional
value in Tan Jackets at So 81,
also the better grades from $40 to
SIS. We have the correct shades
of tan in the latest cut garments.
Black Jackets in Cheviot, Ker-
sey and Boucle Cloth can be seen
in many styles here from IS to
SIS.
The record-union., 1897-12-17
Perfumes and
lSaChet Powders,

All the leading odors in high
grade sachet powders put up in
glass bottles with screwed tops,
I5c.
Smelling Salts in neat bottles
with glass shoppers, I5c.
Condray's Imported Handker-
chief Perfumes. The odors arc
those OF the sweetest flowers. 2Sc
bottle.
Lily of the Valley Toilet Water
in medium size bottles. The stop
per incased in kid and tied with
ribbon. Surpasses anything Of
the kind offered hitherto at the
modest price OF I5c.
Pinaud's Eau de Quinine for the
hair, 33c.
The record-union., 1897-12-17
A Great Skirt
for the rlOney, SIC.

Black Sateen Underskirt, fan
nelette lined, deep umbrella
hounce. Warmth and appearance.
Special price, sc.
The record-union., 1897-12-17
Eiderdown Cloaks, So IS.

Extra Heavy Ripple Eiderdown
Coats, beautifully trimmed in
angora and ribbon. Comes only
in latest shades OF pink and blue.
Price, S. IS.
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To-day's Price, SC.
\ TODAY.
Vases and
Figures.

\ With the opening of business
\ this morning we shall place on our
I counters a special lot of Vases
8 and Figures. etc. Vases and Fig
! ures in Royal Worcester finish,
q unique shapes and decorations
! nights g to IS inches. Will make
\ suitable Christmas presents and
Z Our prices are not half the real
s value.
4 Prices,
1n- 81 10 30
The record-union., 1897-12-17
Handsome Silk
IUnderskirts, S4 81.

A limited quantity OF fine Silk
Striped Underskirts, in rich taffeta
silks, worth 81 so, are now on sale
at 81 81. A nice present for any
young lady.
The record-union., 1897-12-17
EFrameS at
kReduced Prices.

Y Dainty Frames of Enameled
kWood with gilt. The mats are OF
stamped linen to be embroidered,
; and when finished mounted under
\ the glass in the frame.
( Small sizes reduced to 25c for
hmat, frame and glass complete.
7 Larger sizes reduced to 35c, SOC
( and CSC.
EWQinCfn~k 7
The record-union., 1897-12-17
Rabbits.

Toy rabbits, with long white
hair and about 7 inches long' csc.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-10-15

tus consists of Y-shaped frame.
whose prongs are fastened to the front
ends Of the rockers with wood screws.
To the back of the chair is secured In
the same manner. another frame. ON
which is mounted a three-bladed fan
This fan can be slowly revolved by
means of cord or belt running over
pulleys at the angles and down around
a wheel on the chair back. A lever
reaching up from the floor frame and
made TO shove mp and down by the
rocking motion. drives the wheel.
II is possible that this particular ar.
rangement has been patented. but al.
most any ingenious mechanic can con.
struct a gear which will evade the nat.
ent and do the business. A wife or
mother could thus be rendered very
comfortable on a hot day. There are
men, too, who would not be above tax
ing quiet smoke in such chair them
selves. New York Tribune
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-10-15

or. Chief Wee Sug Is one OF The vic
tins. aud their untimely taking Off
appears TO be due TO a temporary
drought In alcohol. The Indians had
received their quarterly allowance OF
cash and naturally FASTENED to ex-
change II for the most available fire
water. They seem TO have been In no
respect fastidious and were content
with almost anything that was OF the
right color and was sufficiently hot In
transit. The hair oil supply was the
first to be used up. and then followed a
heavy run on the painkiller. When the
two connections had been disposed Of
the 1--WE Indians had reached a stage OF
inebriety that furnished n rapid pass
age to the happy hunting grounds.
There have have been many scandals
regarding the amount Of whisky that
has been allowed the Indians. Must
hair OIL hitherto regarded as 50 innocu-
Gus, be added TO the already over
weighted Indian question:
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What women owe the Wheel.

Family physicians are being daily
questioned by solicitous husbands and
fathers as to the effects of wheeling on
wives and daughters The all but
unanimous answer is that women do
well to ride the wheel; that reasonable
indulgence in the pastime means a
stronger. healthier race of men for the
coming generation. Said one such doc
tor: American women are prone TO be
morbid. 1t is a result of the busy life
of the nation. They have stayed in
doors too much and have gotten into
the habit Of thinking about themselves.
worrying and fussing when there was
really no need of It. Now the bicycle
gives them inducement to 90 out into
the open air. to enjoy the country. to
be in touch with other people. 1t gives
them opportunity to breathe and to
breathe means better blood They
leave off their corsets when they ride.
though they will not do so at any other
time. Perhaps the bicycle will kill cor
sets. That would be grand victory
for the wheel Another most import
ant result of wheeling viii become evil
dent If only women will ride in an erect
position. Consumption will begin to
disappear firmly believe. No amount
of preaching about dress reform has
the influence Of the bicycle. Theory is
good and logic is good. but putting a
woman on a wheel and letting her go
out ON our smooth roads, where she
mas freedom she had not thought Of
before, is an argument that is effective
1t wins her to reform. She gives up
corSets and heavy clothing; she begins
to see that clothes may be governed by
intelligence. and as n result she is
healthy"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-10-15

II Is strange how long It takes the
authorities 10 finish prosecuting man
when he has money and Influence This
remark Is called out by the delay OF the
authorities In the case OF Scruggs, the
~. Louis Importer, who was caught
In the act Of smuggling several thou
sand dollars worth OF yaluablcs
through the New York custom house
without paying the usual duties. The
ease against Scruggs was clear He
was found with the goods In his pos
session. lie had not declared them,
and his excuses were OF the most child
lsh sort. lie pleaded ignorance of the
regulations governing the lmportatlons
OF goods something he has been en-
gagged In for quarter of u century.
or course the newspapers of his city
have said that II was all mistake,
that Scruggs was too honorable a man,
and all that sort Of thing. Some rich
men. also Importers. have come to his
rescue. and one OF them. a New York
merchant, was found trying to get
upon the jury which was TO try the
ease. The matter has dragged along
and now II Is said that Il viii not be
presented to the Grand Jury until next
September. If Scruggs had been "A
poor man Instead Of rich man he
would have been serving out his sen.
tcncc 10y this time.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-10-15

The other day "A Chicago man paid
five cents postage to mail letter to
Germany. To days later he spent SIS
IL. He Is a west side merchant. who
has had some business dealings with a
relative In Germany Failing TO get a
satisfactory settlement through his at
torney In Germany. he uncorked
his bent-up wrath in letter and mailed
1t to his relative. Next day he got a
cablegram from his attorney saying
the matter had been settled. The west
side man thought Of his letter and the
family estrangemcnt that would follow
its receptiOn-for he had raked up a LOT
OF old family quarrels. and had said
many things he does not now want to
be read. He paid ifty cents for tele-
gram to the New York postoffice to re-
call the letter. During the afternoon
answer came that the letter was al.
ready ON the ocean. bound for Ger.
many.
Il viii give 500 II it does not get
there he said. rs he wiped the beads
Oi pe'Sphdboh iloih hiS uuSncu tacc.
superintendent Macarthur of the in
quiry department said 1t could be over.
taken by a cablegram. and the mer.
Aant willingly made a deposit of SIS
Il the recall was cabled to German,
trough the postal authorities at Wash
ington. III don't get that letter back
| cannot go back to Germany to see
my people" was the wall Of the letter
writer as he left the office.
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THE MONSTER "PRAcTIcIna. :

Where, er | may go,
Whatever ] may do,
That dreadful monster, ''Practicing,"
Looms up before my view
And IL voice | must obey
lie calls me from my pleasant play.
Each day. nj half-past three,
When l come home from school.
In steinest voice he summons me
Straight TO the piano stool:
shere while my chords and scales ! try
count the moments passing b..
II | am out Of sorts
And GROSSLY strike key.
With discord most unbearable
lie then does punish me.
He'll worry me with all his might
Until my exercise goes right.
They tell me that in time
More beautiful he'll grow:
There'll be a smile upon that face
That now does scare me 80.
His rglincss will flee. and |
VIII grow to love him-by and by.
And 30, perhaps, II !
Am good aud persevere,
And de my lessons right and Il,
Not 10 offend his ear,
Old "Practicing" will grow to me
As pleasant as they say he'll be.