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The record-union., 1897-05-20
Death From Laudanum.

STOCKTON May 19-W. w. Fogg, a
well-to-do farmer of Newhope. was
found dead in livery stable at Lodi
this morning. He had been in that town
for three or four days, and had been
drinking rather heavily Last night
he bought laudanum, and this morn
ing half of it was found. The Coro-
ners Jury decided that death resulted
from an overdose of laudanum, but did
not say whether it was a case of sui
eide or not. Deceased had a daughter
attending the San Jose Normal School
The record-union., 1897-05-20
Finnegan Released From Custody

SAN RAFAEL. May 19.-Peter j.
Finnegan, the millionaire horseman,
who has been confined in the County
Jail since April 9th for contempt of
court, in that he failed to obey the
order requiring him TO pay alimony
during the pending of his wife's di-
vOrce suit. was released from custody
to-day having been judiciaily declared
insolvent since his incarceration.
The record-union., 1897-05-20
Missing Conductors Found.

Los ANGELES, May 19.-Cornelius
Curran of Baltimore, Md, and Charles
Z. Dunn of Huntington, Ind, delegates
to the conductors convention, who mys-
teriously disappeared early Monday
morning, have been found. Curran,
who was much the worse for liquor,
was this morning found wandering
around on Main street, and Dunn, who
had passed the stage of wandering
was discovered in the police station
where a nights lodging had restored
his faculties.
The record-union., 1897-05-20
RECORD-UNION. MAY 1887

county, for which Manuel Chavez is
under arrest at Yuma, shows 1t to have
been a most terrible one. Deputy Dis
trict Attorney Kirby. who went to
Yuma yesterday, telegraphed to-day
that the victim, a woman, had been
fairly cut to pieces by Chavez during a
fit of jealous rage.
The record-union., 1897-05-20
Hot Weather at Sonoma.

SONOMA, May 19.-To-day was the
hottest day of the season, and many
residents say it was the hottest for
many years. The thermometer late
this afternoon registered 80 degrees in
the shade. Last night a warm wind
swept over the valley, making the heat
of the night almost as intense as that of
to-day
The record-union., 1897-05-20
rlany Soldiers Killed.

COLOGNE, May ia train convey
ing a detachement Of reserves from
Westphalia to Metz was wrecked to-
day between Hiloscherm and Col
scherm. Nine men are known to have
been killed and thirty-fve injured. The
accident was caused by the train break
ingintwo, the rear portion subsequently
overtaking and crashing into the front
art
The record-union., 1897-05-20
San Pedro HarbOr.

Los ANGELES, May 19.-Telegrams
were this afternoon sent to President
Mckinley by the Board of Trade and the
Merchants and Manufacturers Asso-
citation of Los Angeles, urging him to
take what measures he can to hasten
the commencement of work on the har-
Dor Il San Pedro
The record-union., 1897-05-20
The Valley Railway.

HANFORD, May 19.-The rails of the
Valley road We're laid to the site of the
depot in Hanford last evening, and the
construction train is unloading mate
rial for the side tracks, and a 'Y' is
being built. Big preparations are being
made for the celebration of the arrival
of the first passenger train on Satur-
dav
The record-union., 1897-05-20
THE TBLBGRAPHIC
NEWS SERVICE.
Continued from First Page.

Continued from First Page)
who followed. was glad the war was
over, as he had been relieved of a
great deal of trouble The Associated
Press was the strongest news associa-
ton there had ever been in the world
Clarke Howell of the Atlanta Con
stitution' spoke briefly. He believed
the newspapers now had an organiza-
ton which would strengthen as it grew
and last forever.
Charles Emory Smith of the Phila-
delphia Press" welcomed the new re-
cruitS."
Stephen O'Meara of the Boston
journal" followed, and said he felt
sure that the splendid body of New
England papers represented for the
first time would prove source Of
strength to the association
This ended the speech-making, and
the banquet closed by all singing ''Auld
Lang Syne.''
The record-union., 1897-05-20
Lieutenant Farrow Acquitted.

PITTSBURG, May f9.-The case of
Lieutenant Edward S. Farrow, for con-
spring to defraud the Mutual Reserve
Life Fund Association of New York,
was given to the jury shortly before
noon. At o'clock the jury returned a
verdict of acquittal, and placed the
costs on the insurance company.
The record-union., 1897-05-20
A Town Destroyed by Fire.

BOISE QdahO), May 19.-Informa-
tion has been received here that the
town Of Bonanza, in Caster County, was
destroyed by fire a few days ago There
are no particulars.
The record-union., 1897-05-20
MARRIED ON THE HIGH SEAS
General BariIlas' Nephew Weds a
San Francisco Miss.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 19.-Don
Jose /. Barillas, the 19-year-old nephew
of the ex-President of the Guatemalan
republic, and Miss Kate Kinsey, the
1I-year-old daughter of G. c. kinsey
of this city, who have been engaged
for the past six months, despite the
objections of the young lady's parents,
were married by Captain j. Selovich
on board the tug Vigilant outside the
heads on Monday last. The romantic
affair would probably have remained a
secret longer, had not the departure Of
the young bridegroom for Central
America on the steamship City of sgd
ney yesterday brought matters to a
crisis. Young Barillas is reputed to
be very wealthy in his own name.
IT, M.-s r..,
The record-union., 1897-05-20

WESTCHESTER Pa.), May 19-J
Williams Thorne. who was conspicuous
in the ranks of the Abolitionists, died
at his home in Salisbury Yesterday,
ered 81 Years
The record-union., 1897-05-20
THE NONPAREIL
Veilings.

800 yards of Black Chenille Dot
Veilings, tuxedo mesh, Is inches
wide. Always popular style
and a color becoming TO anyone.
Price. 23c per Yard.
The record-union., 1897-05-20
Toilet Goods.

Bouquet Mahrhea. pure white
soap. highly scented and equal
to the well-known Cashmere
bouquet soap: three cakes in
box, 23c per cake. or
25c per Box.
Toilet Paper, patent perfor-
atad. in rolls. Price.
Four Rolls, 25C.
The record-union., 1897-05-20
The Murder a Terrible One

SAN DIEGO, May 19.-Meager ac-
counts of the murder at Senator, in this
The record-union., 1897-05-20
Kid Gloves.

81 30 If YOU wear either of
Value sn ey even srNdT dollar Har "a on " yony To
for purchase. We have q lot
co of Six-buttOn Length
oUC. Black Kid Gloves. genu-
inc kid. Sizes 81 and s.,
which to close are marked soc
per pair. Perfect in every re-
Spect. A bargain if your size is
here
The record-union., 1897-05-20

SEND THE WEEKLY UNION TO YOUR
friends in the East
The record-union., 1897-05-20
Embroidery.

1000 yards of splendid quality
Cambria Embroidery in new pat
terms, openwork effects or COM
pact designs, to 9 inches wide.
Just suited for muslin under
wear or children's white summer
dress trimmings.
Prices, i2C and i6C Yd.
The record-union., 1897-05-20
SPECIAL SALE
This Morning
Ribbons.

At 2SC This morning at
- our Ribbon Counter
per fu. you'll have your pick
from the largest and
prettiest lot Of Tatfeta Ribbons
you ever saw at the price. Hum
dreds of pieces of Plain or Moire
Effect Tatfeta Ribbons i'll two and
three tone effects. ombre sha0-
ings which combine the bright
ness and soft hlendingS Of the
hues of the rainbow. The width
being wide makes it appropriate
for millinery trimmings or for
sashes. To-day's price, 25e.
Evening star., 1897-07-29
DECLINED THE OFFER.
Companies Agreed to Furnish Diags
nal ArmOr and Trust the Departmen

Companies Agreed to Furnish DiasO-
nal ArmOr and Trust the Department.
Secretary Long has rejected the offer Of
the armor companies to supply the diagonal
armor for the three battle ships, Alabama,
Wisconsin and Illinois, now building, at a
price to be fixed hereafter by the Navy De-
partment. The companies made this offer
under the impression that as the armor Of
this kind is entirely within the hull and
superstructure of the ships, the failure Of
the government to procure it would stop
the work of the shipbuilders entirely. There
fore, while they refused to furnish all of
the armor needed at the price fixed by Con-
gress, they undertook to supply the dag
onal armor, leaving the price to be after
ward adjusted.
Secretary Long, however, has found that
1t will be possible to go on with the work of
building the ships and allow the armor to
be inclosed later. The construction bureau
has professed its ability to do this with as
little disturbance of the ships struc-
ture as would result from placing a boiler
in the hull. Besides, the Secretary felt that
there was a doubt as to his authority to
commit the government in this way to an
indefinite expenditure, and as the act of
Congress had pointed out the course to be
pursued in the event of the failure of the
armor companies to accept the price fixed
for armor, he has decided to decline the
offer,
Evening star., 1897-07-29
COSTLY FOR SENATOR MURPHY.
Couldn't Buy the Beer Stamps He
Needed Friday.

NceueO r rlOay.
A gentleman representing the brewery
owned by Senator Murphy in Troy called ON
Internal Revenue Commissioner Forman
this morning and stated that Friday last Mr.
Murphy deposited $2OO,OOO for the payment
Of supply of beer stamps with the in
ternal revenue collector. The stamps were
not to be had on that day. and by the time
they reached the collector in Albany the
new law had gone into effect. The ccllec-
at their face value. and this agent of Mr..
Murphys called at the department 10 de-
mand the discount
Mr.. Forman replied that this was out of
the question; that the transaction was not
complete until the stamps were delivered,
and that the government does not make
sales for future delivery. Mr.. Formaa
will this afternoon issue a circular, m
which he decides that the tariff act of 1897
went into effect at midnight last Friday,
and that all stamps sold and delivered be-
fore that hour may be used for the full
payment of the tax on beer but that all
persons who secured discount when pur-
chasing stamps at any time Saturday must
refund that discount.
DO you not believe" he was asked,
that there will be some legal complica-
tions from this?'
I'VE do not know anything about that"
said Mr.. Forman, but if the bre Ters re-
fuse to refund the discount we will simply
levy upon them an assessment equal to
the aggregate amount of the discount al
lowed on Saturdays purchases"
What will be the effect If they refuse to
pay the assessment"
I'VE will simply seize their property and
close up their lants."
Evening star., 1897-07-29

and some of the latter had been thinking
of having the place declared nuisance
In the house. yard and shed are scores of
whisky bottles, as well as dozens of big
tin cans that had been used as beer
"growlers'
1t is the intention of the police to call the
attention OF the health officer to the condi-
tton of the premises, in order to have the
nuisance abated.
This afternoon the police are searching
the house for pieces of the garments Of
the little girl, as they may be needed as
evidence when the case comes to trial, If
1t ever does. The people in the neighbor-
hood, where the crime was committed are
still discussing the affair, but the police
say that very few of them are willing to
give them any Information.
The victim Of Mondays horrible affair
was reported much better this afternoon,
and the doctors are satisfied that she Will
recover She may be able to appear before
the grand jury tomorrow morning and tell
or the brutal treatment she received. 1t
is the Intention Of District Attorney Davis
to have AL indictment returned at the
earliest possible moment, so that there will
De no difficulty in bringing the fugitive
back here in event Of his capture in an
other jurisdiction.
Joseph Loughran, who is known as
Punk" is still under arrest, being the
only one held He is held as an alleged
accessory, because he is charged to have
carried letters for Carr after the crime was
committed. Joseph Carr, the eleven-year-
old brother of the fugitive, is to be turned
over to the Humane Society, to be cared
Tor until some move looking toward set
tiement OF the property is made.
The house in which the crime was COM
mitted was bought by Mrs. Carr, and the
fugitive and the little brothers, it is stated,
ton are to be applied for in the near
future.
Evening star., 1897-07-29
TARIFF ON SWANSEA COAL.
New Law Will Affect California Manu-
featuring Interests.

New Law Will Affect California Manu-
featuring Interests.
SAN FRANCISCO, July pa change of
Importance to the manufacturing interests
of this coast has teen made by the new
tariff. if the understanding now enter
tanned is the correct one. Its Importance
is suggested in a ncte of instruction given
by Collector Jackson to the deputy COL
lectors in the following communication:
I'm view of the standard fixed by the new
tariff of 81 per cent of fixed carbon as the
line of demarkation between anthracite
end bituninous coal. you will exact a de-
posit on { II cargoes heretofore passed as
anthracite from Swansea"
Under the old tariff coal that exceeded
IS per cent Of fixed carbon was rated as
anthracite coal and was admitted free of
duty.
Most of the coal imported here from
Swansea ranged from 50 to 90 per cent and
came in free. Under the new tariff 1t
Will nearly all he rated as bituminous and
will be charged duty of 81 cents ton.
Immense quantities of Swansea coal are
annually imported at this port. mostly for
manufacturing purposes. The kind of coal
with which it comes mostly in competition
Is the Pennsylvania anthracite. Whether
the duty is sufficient to cover the differ
ence in the cost of transportation frol
Pennsylvania or not remains to be seen
If it does not. the result, it is said will te
simply to increase the cost of this kind OF
coal TO the manufacturers who use it.
Evening star., 1897-07-29
SPOlLSMEN DISAPPOINTED
Widespread Discussion of the Presidents
Civil Service Order.
Criticism of the Action Sufficiently
Answered by the Complaints
Of Their Opponents.

The Presidents civil service order has
caused great deal of discussion among
the spoilsmen. 1t is great disappoint-
ment to those who were holding the hope
to their hearts that modification of the
civil service rules by the new admnistra-
ton would be in the direction of letting
down the bars SO that the outsiders could
get in In spite of the Presidents civil
service reform record and his declaration
that there would be no step backward in
civil service reform, they still thought that
some method of evasion was to be found.
The wish was father to the illegiti
thought as there was never any founda-
tion for the belief that President Mckinley
would desire to evade the law. While it
is an acknowledged fact that some of Mr.
Cleveiands later extensions of the civil
service classification were designed to keep
in office men whom he had placed there
after dismissing republicans for partisan
reasons, those best qualified to speak for
President Mckinley have declared that he
would not take advantage of this to excuse
the disregard of civil service rifles.
Some important exceptions were expect
ed, such as were made in this order, but
1t was declared that there would be no
general letting down of the bars. There
Is some inclination on the part of certain
persons who are critically eXacting about
civil service reform 10 protest that the
Presidents order exempts more than it
includes in the customs service.
This is probably true, but the provision
that dismissals shall! not occur except for
cause, submitted to the accused in writing
is matter of much greater Importance to
civil service reform than any extension or
exemption that Is possible at this time.
Moreover the dissatisfaction which the
order occasions among anxious spoilsmen
Is sufficient answer to critics of the order
the other side, Some of these are as
serting today that the Presidents adhering
to civil service reform will make that
question an issue in the congressional cam
paign, particularly in Indiana Illinois and
ONO. and that the repeal Of the law will
be advocated by some Of the opposing can
didates.
This is wall of disappointment let out
by the spoilsmen.
Evening star., 1897-07-29
IN DOTH CONVENTIONS.
Judge johnson Voted for Both
Nominees.

Judge johnson Voted for Both the
Nominees,
fhere's man who voted in both ma
tional conventions, and for Bryan as well
as Tor Mckinley" said politician today,
calling attention to the name of Charles
.. johnson. who was yesterday appointed
United states district Judge for Alaska.
How did that happen?"
~ was this way: Mr.. johnson was a
delegate from Alaska to the ST. Louis con-
vention and voted for the nomination of
Mckinley. After the conventaon he went
up to Chicago to see the democratic show.
There he fell In With the Alaslin demo-
cratic delegation. They had proceeded to
make merry ana one of the democrats was
his badge. went into the convention with
the delegation and voted Justify for
Bryan" - -.
Evening star., 1897-07-29
PLEADING FOR MERCY,

''MOther' Jones Seeks Clemency for a
Man Convicted of Train Wrecking.
Mother Mary Jones of Kansas City,
known among latoring men throughout the
country as one of their most practical and
noble friends, is in the city. She came all
the way here to plead with President Nc
Kinley for the pardon of S. D. Wordea.
under sentence of death in California for
participation in a case of train wreck lg
during the great strike of 1894. She has
petitions from all the great labor leaders.
Mrs. Jones secured an interview with
the President just before his departure.
She presented her case, and later talked
with the Attorney General, who Is familiar
with the facts Mrs Jones was satisfied
with the Interview accorded her, and he
lieves she has succeeded in doing some
thing for Worden, who has been granted a
reprieve until October. By that time the
Attorney General and the President viii
have gone over the case.
Evening star., 1897-07-29
Three Murders Last Night Have
Caused Great Excitement.
WAITING TO LYNCH PERPETRATORS
State and City Authorities Try to
Protect Prisoners.
FURTHER TROUBLE EXPECTED

MOBILE, Ala, July 29-This city is in a
turmoil today as the result of three mur-
ders which occurred last night, and which
have driven the people to the highest pitch
OF frenzy. Business is practically sus-
pended. On all sides the opiaion is freely
expressed that summary Justice should be
meted out, and if the day passes without a
lynching 1t will be wonder
The first killing took place at o'clock
last night. Thomas JONES' sixty-three
years Of age. a confederate veteran, and
highly respected, was done to death by
Isaiah Davis, who has already served a
term for assault with intent to murder a
white man. Jones attempted to get the
negro out of his house, into which he had
broken, and meeting Davis in the yard, a
scuffie followed. The negro, who is n pow-
erful man, about thirty years old. entirely
overmatched Mr. JONES' and choking him
win one hand, picked up a piece of wood
with his other and dealt the victim q
cfusnlng blow on the left temple, breaking
MS neck and killing him instantly
Saved by the Officers,
Inc crowd which rapidly assembled on
lhe scene OF the murder was about to
lyhch Davis when a wagon load of officers
rescued MIN with difficulty, and he was in
carcerated In the city Jail. a modern
strongly constructed building impossible Of
capture without great loss of life. Ali
night long desperate and determined
crowd OF men remained outside of the iaiI
out they knew the futiiity of an attack
ana are waiting their opportunity when
the prisoners would be removed. Before
midnight Mayor Bush called out the local
troops, but of the 500 men COMPOSING the
ist Brigade in this city only 10 RESPONDED
WIN their officers, they lay under arms
all night expecting call.
Inc police force on duty during the night
had Inc custody of the prisoner until This
morning, when he was brought before he
recorder. The coroner's jury and the lower
court sent him UP for murder, though he
tried to play off as insane.
Another Murder This Morning.
Between - and o'clock this morning a
negro named Willie Knight, known as the
PENSACOLA Kid" shot and instantly killed
another negro named Dantzler. As he was
being chased by officers, knight shot and
mortaliy wounded Policeman Joe Tucker.
FOR this latter offense he will probably die
II the residents of the northern part of the
city can get him out of the county Jail.
The negro ran after the shooting, but was
intercepted by telegram and arrested by
Section Boss Hubbard at Hurricane Bayou
at Z o'clock this morning. His captor wired
Tor special engine, which left on the
Louisville and Nashville with officers They
brought the negro to town and beat the
crowd assembled to lynch him by stopping
the engine on the outskirts of the city and
rushing him through the suburbs to the
county Jail.
Evening star., 1897-07-29
MANY CONSULS SELECTED.
A Large Batch of Appointments b.
the President.

A Large Batch of Appointments by
the President.
The President has made the following
appointments in the consular service:
Luther w. Osborn, Nebraska consul gen.
eral at Apia and Nukaulofa, Tonga: John
]. Bittinger. consul general at Montreal.
and Hezekiah A. Gudger, consul general al
Panama. Colombia, and the following con-
suls: Church Howe, Nebraska, at Palermo
Sicily; John N. Ruffin, Tennessee, Ascun-
cion, Paraguay; A. H. Byington, Connec-
ticut Naples, Italy; Samuel NJ. Taylor,
Ohio, Glasgow, Scotland; Gustave c. E.
Weber. Ohio. Nuremberg Bavaria John
Jenkins: Nebraska, San Salvador. Sal.
VIM. p. Smyth. Missouri, Hull, England:
Griffith w. Prees, Wisconsin, Swansea.
Wales; Urban J. LedouX, Maine, Three
Rivers, Quebec: Wilbur s. Glass. South Da-
kota, Kehl, Germany; George H. Jackson,
Connecticut. Cognac. France: Hugh Pit
cairn, Pennsylvania, Hamburg Germany:
Ira b. Myers, Indiana, St. Johns n. B.:
Benjamin Nusbaum. Pennsylvania, Munich,
Dunfermline, Scotland; Michael J. Burke.
Illinois. Port Stanley and ST. Thomas.
Canada; Edward ID. Winslow, Illinois,
Stockholm. Sweden: James Johnston, New
Jersey. Sheffield, England.
New Consul at Hull.
Mr.. VIM. +. Smyth or st. Louis, who was
today appointed consul at Hull, England,
was, during the Harrison administrati ton,
consul at Huddersfield. England. that ap-
pointment being a personal one by the late
Secretary Blaine. Mr.. Smyth made a fine
record then In the service, his reports to the
State Department being among the most
valuable and comprehensive received.
He is an educated gentleman, of good
address, and very popular among newspa-
per men in all portions of the country He
was in charge of the press bureau at ma
tional republican headquarters. in Chicago,
during the campaign Of 1896
Evening star., 1897-07-29
BRITISH CAMP IN DANGER
The Situation at Malakand Has Become
Very Serious.
Garrison is Short of Ammunition and
Mad MuIIah, With 10000 Tribes
men, Has Laid Siege.

BOMBAY, July 29.-The situation at
Camp Malakand has become very serious.
Word has been received that the natives
in large force made second attack on the
fort yesterday. The fighting was severe.
Thirteen of the British were killed and
thirty wounded. among the latter being
Lieutenant CASTILLO. The tribesmen lost
one hundred.
The worst feature of the situation now
is that the garrison is short of ammuni-
ton and it is feared that the whole supply
will be exhausted before reinforcements
arrive. The government is making the
greatest efforts to get these through in
time
1t is reported that Mad MulIah has mus
tered at least forty thousand tribeSmen.
Evening star., 1897-07-29
Personal Mention.

Lieut.. Col. F. D. Vroom, inspector gen.
eral; is at the Army and Navy Club for a
few days.
Lieut.. Charles H. Wilson. I'd Infantry,
is in the city On leave of absence.
Commander R. B. Bradford of the navy
Is at the Metropolitan club.
Lieut.. Comma nder James NJ. Miller L.
s. NJ. is at 7o2 10Th street, on leave of
absence.
Mr.. Dominick l. Murphy. ex-commis-
sioner of pensions, has decided to remain
permanently In Washington, and has been
engaged to represent the Philadelphia I'm
derwriters' Associe tion and the Equitable
Trust Company Of Philadelphia In this
city.