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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06
FIRE AT OAKLAND.
One of the Oldest Landmarks of
the City Burned Down.

OAKLAND, Aug. 5.-Field's Semin-
airy, one of the oldest landmarks of this
city. was the scene of a disastrous fire
at o'clock this morning. There We're
four families residing in the building
and the flames made such rapid head
: way that they all narrowly escaped
with their lives. Mrs. Bosfield jumped
from a second-story window and broke
her ankle.
The building was erected by Israel w
Knox in 1868 1t was a wooden struct-
ure of 100 rooms, and has been used
as a clearinghouse for the past three
years. The loss, amounting to about
$4,000, was covered by insurance. The
origin of the fire is believed to have
been incendiary.
Bounty on Squirrels.
SALINAS AuC 5-The BOARD of
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06
The Shots Took No Effect

BRADLEY, Aug. News has reach
ed here of a fight which took place be-
tween Richard Murphy and Constable
Burns at Pleyto. Murphy objected to
having his house searched by Burns,
and several shots We're fired, none of
which took effect. Murphy was ar
rest ed
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06
EXTRAORDINARY 81 ::
15C instead of soc.

Full Bunches of Velvet and
Muslin CowsIips in handsome
delicate shades, suitab BILE for the
ever-popular short back sailor
and also for small evening bon
nets. Assorted co1ors. Reduced
from Csc and soc to 15c.
l25C instead of 25C.
Deep Purple Double Vio1ets so
popular just now. Reduced from
Csc to 1212c.
1SC instead of soc.
Rough Straw Short Back Sail
OTIS, pretty shades of tan, brown
and navy. Reduced to 1Sc.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06
Abducted Her Sister.

OAKLAND, Aug. 5.-Elsie Simmons,
aged Is, has been abducted from the
Fred Finch Orphanage at F'ruitvale.
The child, whose parents are divorced,
has been at the Orphanage for nearly
five years. Her sister Lena married
recently ]. c. Hall, a restaurant keep
er, against her fathers wishes. Mrs.
Hall called at the Orphange to-day.
She was allowed to see the child and
take her out When supper time came
Elsie could not be found.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06
Home for Fallen Women.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5.-Evangelist
George H. BigeloW and wife from Den
yer, Col, are in the city for the pur-
pose of establishing a rescue home for
fallen women. A site has been selected
for the home on Boyle Heights and
upon it's establishment Mr.. Bigelow will
call upon the Athens to pay for the
same, and then deed it to the city.
Three such homes are already in exist
ence in Los Angeles
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06

that President Mckinley had assured
him that the latter's proposed trip to
the Pacific coast had been abandoned
for this year.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06

Pretty patterns, fast colors,
Lawn and Dimity Shirt Waists.
Sold for Use and 81. Any size
you desire at clearance sale
price, 3Sc each.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06

from the Fatherland. Silberberg's Of
Tense was that of resisting one of the
petty German police, which is regarded
as a most heinous offense in Germany.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06
WIN Mot Come This Year.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 5.-Mayor
Phelan to-day received a dispatch from
Attorney-General McKenna stating
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06
1SC instead of soc.
Special
Clearance Sale
Silk Reductions.

One lot of Summer Silks in
Fancy midas, Japanese and
Foulards, in figured and strip
ed designs, in light and dark
coIorings. Also the balance OF
our Corded Wash Silks. All to
be closed out at 25c a yard.
Fancy Figured Taffeta Silks in
a large variety of patterns and
colorings, and in this assert
ment you can find something
for a pretty dress, underskirt,
fancy waist or for trimmings.
Special price, Use a yard.
Twilled Fou1ard Silks in
good quality, principally in
dark grounds with white scroll
designs in shades Of brown, navy
and myrtle. 55c a yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06
Shot by His Wife.

GRASS VALLEY, Aug. 5.-Thomas
Anderson, better known as Thomas
Mccormack, tonight beat his wife, who
in turn fired three times at him with
a pistol Two of the shots took effect,
one in the left eye, the other in the
back of the head. Anderson will lose
the eye The other wound is not dan
gerous. Anderson is a powerful man,
while his wife is small in stature. He
has on previous occasions beaten his
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-John w.
Holiday of Ohio was to-day appointed
Chief Clerk of the Railway Mail Ser
vice and succeeds Alexander Grant Of
Michigan, appointed Assistant General
superintendent
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06
So so instead of So.

Women's Fine A11-kid or
Cloth-top Button OF Lace, Ra-
zor OF Coin Toe Shoes. A great
er value than you usually get
for the greater price-$3, but
they're yours at So so.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06
Shoes.

Included in our clearance sale
reductions we make a special
price on these shoes for to-day
and Saturday only.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06
So so instead of 81.

Women's Fine Kid Oxfords,
with cloth tops and Louis XIV.
heel, pointed or coin toes, self
tipped, OK blood or black with
patent leather tip.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06
Trimmings.

Seasonable and stylish dress
garnitures at clearance sale
prices.
Spang1e Bead Bands in all col
OTIS, q inch to 214 inches wide,
Csc to soc yard.
Black Silk Gimp, q inch to
inch, Sc, 1Oc, 15c yard.
Black Mohair Bo1ero Jackets,
81 25, 81 rs each.
Spang1e Collars, Yokes, etc.,
in all co1ors, 81 25, 81 rs, So so
each.
Jet Van Dyke Points, 9 inches
long, zoe each.
Black Mohair Points, inches,
8 inches, 2 inches long, sc, Zoe,
Csc respectively.
Jet Garnitures, soc each.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-06

Bounty on Squirrels.
SALINAS, Aug. 5.-The Board of
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
is STILL AFLOAT.
Report That Robinson Crusoe's
Island Had Disappeared Denied.
Capt. slocum, the Noted American Skip
per, Touches at the Spot Made Fa-
nous in Fiction - Found Thirty
Five Families There.

Capt. Slocum, the American skipper
who is voyaging around the world
alone in a small yawl, tells of his visit
to Robinson Crusoe's island, Juan Fer
nandeZ, off the coast of Chill, on his
way across the Pacific. At Valparaiso
he had heard the reports that the is
lands had disappeared, but he found
them all right. He said there were
IS families on the island, prosperous
and happy. Robinson Crusoe's cave
was still intact. Capt. Slocum said the
report of the disappearance of the is
land originated with Gillian skipper
who had been sent to the island with a
cargo of supplies for the inhabitants
there. Among the supplies was an as
sortment of spirits, and the skipper
freely helped himself. The result was
that from the moment the vessel left
Valparaiso he could not be sobered up
long enough to take an observation of
the sun and determine the position of
the ship and the course that should be
taken to reach the islands. None of the
crew except the drunken skipper under
stood navigation. The mate, after sail
ing about for several days in the spot
where he thought the islands should be,
turned the bow of his vessel toward the
east and, picking up some landmarks
along the coast, found his way back to
port. The drunken skipper for an eX-
cuse for the failure of his voyage said
that the islands had dropped out of
SIGHT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
BALLOTS FOR JEFF DAVIS.

onacial Announcement That the Dead
Confederate Received SO Votes.
JEFF Davis, although gone, is not for
gotten by some of his former adherents
In the south, as shown by the returns
for presidential electors at the election
held November 3, 1896.
According to the provisions of an act
of congress the secretary of state has
filed the certificates CT the governor Of
Arkansas showing that he has can
vassed and added up the votes cast for
the Office Of presidential and vice presi-
Dental electors at the election of the
several counties of Arkansas on Tues
day, November 3. After the names OF
the eight electors who received the
highest number of votes cast, giving
the state to Bryan, there appears the
name JEFF Davis" with sc votes to his
credit, for president and vice president.
It has been a matter of current his
tory for many years that some
old dyed-in-the-wool democrats are still
voting for Andrew Jackson in the
backwoods of Kentucky and Tennes-
see, but it remains for Arkansas to take
q new departure by casting votes for
the alleged president of the defunct
confederacy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
FREE CURE FUR MEN.
A Michigan Man Offers to- Send His
Discovery Free.
Claims To Be a Benefactor To
Weakened Mankind.

There is always more or less sus-
picion attached to anything that is Of
fered free, but sometimes a man so
ovefflows with generosity that he can
not rest until his discovery is known
TO the world, in order that his fellow
men may profit by what he has dis
covered. 1t is upon this pricipal that
a resident of Kalamazoo. Mich. de-
sires to send free to mankind a pre-
scription which will cure them of any
form of nervous debility; relieves
them of all the doubt and uncertain
ty which such men are peculiarly lia-
BILE to and restores the organs to nat.
ural size and vigor. AS it costs moth
ing to try the experiment it would
seem that any man. suffering with the
nervous troubles that usually attack
men who never stopped to realize
what might be the final result, ought
to be deeply interested in remedy
which will restore them 70 health.
strength and vigor,. without which
they continue to live an existence of
untold misery. AS the remedy In
question was the result of many years
research as to what combination
would be peculiarly effective in reStor-
ing to men the strength they need, II
would seem that all men suffering
with any form Of nervous weakness
ought to write for such a remedy al
once. A request to III. q. Olds. Box
174S Kalamazoo. Mich. stating that yOn
are not sending for the prescription
out of idle curiosity, but that you wish
to make use of the medicine by giving
it trial, will be answered promptly
and without evidence as to where in.
formation came from
The prescription is sent free, and al.
though some may wonder how Mr.
Odds can afford to give away his dis.
covery, there is no doubt about the
offer being genuine. Cut this out and
send to Mr.. Odds so that he may
know how you came to write him.
II 81 d s 3m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
FLOWERS FOR WEARING.
Proper Selection Is Part of the fine Art
of Dressing.

Proper Selection Is Part of the fine Art
of Dressing.
People who are fond of wearing flow
ers for personal decoration might well
give the subject little thought before
proceeding to ornament themselves In
discriminatory with blossoms. To cut
all colors and varieties for this purpose
destroys ones individuality in way
that is very Disappointing indeed.
AS a rule, light delicate colors and
white should be assumed by blondes,
while to brunettes are relegated the
dark, rich shades and brilliant colors.
In addition to this, flowers having long,
flexible stems and pendulous, dropping
blossoms should be selected. Gerani-
UNI flowers are very pretty in the win
dow, or on beds outside, but O bunch
of them pinned to the corsage does not
impress one as being very artistic.
The same may be said of all flowers
that bloom in close heads or masses.
OF course, the first choice with most
women is roses, and, if these are cut
with a good long stem, their arrange
ment upon the dress is simple matter.
Roses, however, cannot be had at all
times, and it is well to know of few
other flowers that are, almost, if not
quite, their equal in the matter of per-
sonal decoration.
The graceful pendulous blossoms of
the arbutilon, or Towering maple,
make lovely corsage bouquets. The
rich, bright reds and clear yellows,
that have lately been added to the list
of varieties, are very handsome, and can
be effectively worn by blonde or bru-
nette.
Perhaps the next best choice are the
blossoms of the fuchsia. They are very
graceful in poise, but care should be
taken that they harmonic with the
costume worn, as most fuchsias show
two distinct colors in their flowers.
Last, but not least, 1 may mention
the blossoms of the sweet pea-for how
many beautiful arrangements can be
made of them! From boutonnieres, con-
sisting of but two or three flowers, two
delicate, softly shaded, self colors, and
one deep, rich flower of velvety dark
ness, an odd leaf or two of cool pale
green, and a saucy curling tendril to
the corsage bouquets, in which the deli
cate flowers float, like beyy of bright
butterflies, the leaves and tendrils and
long-stemmed blossoms dropping and
nesting along the curve to the waist
Housekeeper.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
TO THE PUBLIC.

Thomas Johnson, the candidate for
alderman on the non-partisan ticket, in
the Third ward, should not be con-
founded with anyone of the same or
similar name. He is we'll known in
his ward and throughout the city as
member of the firm of Johnson & Han
sen, railroad contractors. He is a
man of the people, familiar with the
necessities OF the laboring classes and
his knowledge of contract work in
which he has had so much experience,
will make his services to the city as
alderman exceedingly valuable. Those
who make charges against him through
the press have certainly mistaken him
for some one else as he is not in any
way directly or indirectly connected
with any city work or contract and
certainly will not be during his term Of
office. All who know him personally
recognize his honesty, fairness and ca
pacity and his election will be a credit
to the city and the ward he lives in.
2-1-7t" CITIZEN"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
DOLLY IN DELFT DESIGN.

is soft finished and of good quality
without being too fine. On it have
stamped or draw a design similar to
the one given. The essential element is
the introduction of the quaint Dutch
scenes. The connecting conventional
border may vary as much as you please.
1t is only necessary to make sure that
it allows of working in buttonhole
stitch all around the edge to insure
flrmness of finish.
Either silk or fine embroidery cotton
may be used, but in either case select
the shade with care. Real delft blue
can be had in both materials, and one
should be content with nothing else.
Silk is undoubtedly handsomer at the
start, but cotton of the best sort has
the inestimable advantage of outlast-
ing the best made and of far better
withstanding the wear and tear of the
laund1y.-Chicago Chronicle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
HOPES OF ESCULAPlUS.
Or. Thomas Powell Claims to Have Ascer-
tanned the Laws OF Life.

tanned the Laws OF Life.
What Esculapius sought after thou
sands of years ago and what his dis
ciples have constantly tried for since
then DIR. Thomas Powell asserts he
has discovered. He declares that he has
Mt last ascertained the laws of life, and
if his claims prove correct the human
race will install him as one of its great
est benefactors.
According to the theory of DR.. Pow
ell he has discovered q way to insure
the system against the predisposition to
disease. But it is not his claims so
much that have provoked the interest
of science as his practical demonstra-
tons. For the last three days he has
inoculated himself with the germs of
consumption, diphtheria and typhoid
fever, yet he is perfectly healthy and
has suffered, he says, and not the slight
est trouble from the experiments.
Science has decided that the system
I'm a perfectly healthy condition is i'm
pervious to the attacks of bacilli, but
beyond this point little if anything has
been known. DR.. Powell goes deeper
and says he believes he has discovered
the secret of gaining and continuing
the enjoyment Of perfect health. He
SAYS he believes his discovery will have
the effect to make those diseases which
have been considered incurable durable,
and those durable cases eaiser to cure
than now.
DIR. Powell intends lecturing the early
part of next month on his discovery.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
GREAT WINE VAT BEING BUILT.
CaIifornians Resolve to Throw the Heidel-
berg Cask In the Shade.

CaIttoTn1ans Resolve Co Throw inc Helucl-
berg Cask In the Shade.
The largest oak wine'vat in the world
is being set up by the California Wine
association at the Lachman cellar ON
Brannan street in San Francisco.
The famous Heidelberg cask is baby
by the side of the newcomer, which has
the proportions of a two-story cottage
end on the bottom of which four qua
drille gets could be danced with ease.
The Heidelberg wonder has capacity
of $4,000 gallons, while this San Fran
cisco monster is built for $4,000 gallons.
The huge cask is oval shaped on the
ground and measures 271s by 80 feet
IN each direction, while the great slaves
rise TO height of 20 feet and are from
21k to inches in thickness. The wood
used will weigh 20 tons and the iron
hoops would turn the scales at six tO7s
Sr over.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
TIME /!

We Give You Time
And a clock to keep it with. We are
selling bed room suits on easy pay
ments, and give you a clock with ey-
cry suit. Not like some of our COM
petitors, a clock so cheap that it tries
to hide it's face with its hands, but
clock of sterling worth, of good make
and an ornament to any home.
CLOVER INSTALLMENT CO.,
116 and 11S w. Houston and 1876 Sol
edad streets. "a tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
|. g. G. n. RAILROAD.

North bound trains leave for Aus
tin at 900 a. M, and 500 p. M; and
arrives from Laredo at 7:30 p. IN.
South bound trains arrive at 8 a. m,
7:15 p. M, and leave for Laredo at
9:45 a. m.
NJ. Z. &. T. FROM 1. & G. N DEPOT
Trains leave for Waco, st. Louis
and Kansas City at 500 p. M; and
arrive at 900 a. m.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
East bound trains arrive from Mex
leo and Eagle Pass at 11:50 a. M;
and leave at 1910 p. IN. and $50 p. m.
for Houston, Galveston and New Or
leans.
West bound trains arrive from New
Orleans, Houston and Galveston at
1925 a. m. and 4:25 p. M; and leave
for Eagle Pass and Mexico at 4 As D.
m.
st. Louis Limited leaves for Waco,
Fort Worth, Dallas, Kansas City and
st. Louis at 7:40 p. m.
Arrives from st. Louis, Kansas
City, Dallas, Fort Worth and Waco
at S:45 a. m.
8. A. & A. omission ROUTE.
Trains leave daily for Cuero, Hous-
ton and Galveston at $50 q IN. for Bee
Vile, Corpus Christi and Rockport at
80 p. m; and arrive daily from the
former places at 6:35 p. M; and from
the latter at 80 p, m.
Kerryille Branch - Mixed train
leaves San Antonio daily except Sun
day at 2:45 d. M; regular passenger
leaves San Antonio Sundays only at
$50 a. N. Mixed train daily except
Sunday arrives at San Antonio at
1915 a. M; regular passenger train
Sundays only arrives at San Antonio
at $50 p. m.
s. A. &.GULF SHORE.
Train leaves San Antonio for Mar
tinez, Sanders, Atkins, Lavernia and
Sutherland Springs at 8 a. M, daily
except Sunday.
Arrives at San Antonio at 2 p. m,
daily except Sunday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02

women's delicate and intricate organism is
subject can only be safely prescribed for by
an educated, experienced physician. DR..
R. V. Pierce, chief consulting physician of
the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
Buffalo, N. ", has given lifetime to this
study. No physician living has wider
practical experience or greater eminence
as a specialist in women's diseases. His
"Favorite Prescription F." is the most per
feet cure for these troubles ever invented.
1t is the only remedy which reaches and
removes the internal source of the difficulty
in the true, natural and scientific way.
Any woman consulting DR.. Pierce, either
personally or by letter, will receive, free of
charge, the professional advice of skilled
specialist. No mere nurse, however excel
lent she may be as a nurse, has the knowl-
edge or skill to prescribe remedies for COM
plicated diseases, and no sensible woman
will risk her life with so unsafe guide.
Women will find the most valuable knowledge
about their own physical being in DR.. Pierce's
I,ooS- page free book, The Peoples Common
Sense Medical Adviser" It will be sent, paper
bound, absolutely free on receipt of II one-cent
stamps, to pay the cost of mailing only. Ad-
dress Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, N. Y. If French cloth-bound, en-
bossed binding is desired, send 10 cents extra
thirty-one cents in ally, to pay the extra cost
Of this more handsome and substantial binding.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
CANDIDATE FOR CITY TREAS
URER.

To the Voters of San Antonio:
At the earnest solicitation of large
number of friends, citizens and tax
payers of the city, announce myself
as a candidate for the Office of CITY
TREASURER, at the election, Feb
ruary Stb, 1897.
Should the people select me, will
guarantee a radical reformation in the
present manner and methods Of dis
pensing the peoples cash.
T. B. JOHNSON.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
TO THE VOTERS OF THE THIRD
WARD.

In announcing myself a candidate
for alderman I say to the voters Of
said ward that have no axe to grind,
other than the best interest and pros
perity OF the city, including specially
that OF my ward.
Soliciting your support, respectfully,
]. T. DIXON.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
I. o. o. +.

Dallas. Feb. list to 9Th. One fare
for the round trip-$S.70 via st. Louis
Limited. Tickets on sale Jan. 31st
and Feb. LIST, limited to Feb. 9th for
return. Through Buffet sleepers.
Sunset Ticket Office. Alamo Plaza.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
A New woman.s Latest Venture.

Miss Lillian Debenham, the owner of
the English comic weekly Judy, has
made a new departure for a woman by
undertaking to edit that papsr. Awonl-
an as editor of an Intentionally humor-
Gus periodical occupies an almost
unique position.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
s. A. &.GULF SHORE.
E. BROWN.

is going to move from 5061a East
Houston street, and will sell his en-
tire stock, at half price for 80 days
only. Now is the time to get bargains
In Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Ladies'
Mems, Misses, Boys, and Chidrens'.
Mems So suits for $500.
Boys 50 suits for $1.00.
Mems 50 Alpine Hats for $1.00.
Mems S1.50 Alpine Hats for 75c.
Misses school shoes, Csc and 75c.
Mems shoes for $1.00.
Ladies' shoes for $1.00.
and everything else in proportion. Re
member the place, 50615 East Houston
street. e. BROWN, Prop.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
A Knotty LEGAL Ouestion.

Judges have often very knotty points
to decide. In a recent case an immense
amount of argument was expended
over the question whether a tooth,
after being drawn, is the property of
the dentist or his victim.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-02
FasbIonabIe Color Mixture.

Hyacinth-blue and q certain pale rosy
shade of mauve is a very fashionable
French color mixture, and as q rule
is becoming one. Milliners especial
/ faEcr he combination.