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New-York tribune., 1897-06-13

IL was I'm 1897 that Victoria became Queen.
Inc very next year Mr.. Niliers. who by the
Nay is stili living and is an active member OF
f@riiament. began the agitation for the repeal
or the Corn Laws and tor the adoption OF Free
Trade He gained the support OF Bright and
Cohden finally that OF Peel. and within n dec
ade completed one OF the greatest Industrial
and commercial revolutions ever known. In
1859 the first step toward the present school
system was taken In the appointment OF a
Committee of Privy Council for Education. a
work which eliminated in Forsters monu-
mental Education Law Of 1870. The year 1910
saw the establishment OF the penny post.
In 1872 the Chinese ports were opened to Brit
ish trade. and Hong Kong was acquired
The Free Church OF Scotland was organized in
1Si3. and the Roman Catholic hierarchy was
established in Great Britain in 1874 while in
1915 John Henry Newman seeded and "struck
the Church OF England blow fror,, which she
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13

was invented. while In foreign parts General
Roberts made his famous march to Can,iahar
and the war with the Beers occurred. The year
1881 saw the secession of the Transvaal a reign
OF terror and coercion in Ireland. and the death
or Lord Beaconsfeld. followed in 1852 by the
kilmainham treaty and the murders in Phoenix
Park. In 1852. also. Alexandria was bombarfed
and Egypt occupied by British troops The
years 1884 and 1885 saw the great tragedy OF
Khartoum the Crofter agitation. the establish
ment OF a protectorate over Bechuanaland. and
the extension of the franchise. The great Lib
eral party split asunder the issue OF
Home Rule in 1856. and the plan OF Campaign"
organized in Ireland The Queens jubilee
occurred in 1887, Mr. Balfour checked the dis
orders in Ireland and Beluchistan annexed
to India In 1SSS London became n separate
county. governed by an Independent County
Council. The great dock and gas strikes &C
CURED in 1880 together with the death of John
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
TIE QUEENS MEAD UPSIDE DOWN

From Notes and Queries.
FOLK In general are not nowadays so careful
as they were years ago in the matter of afx-
ing postage stamps to letters and recent stamps
upon bills, and many never note whether the
stamps are the right way up upside down.
IL was very different. however, before the rush
and roar of this half of the century began for
II was next door TO a crime. in the eyes OF
many, to afhX a stamp with the Queens head
the wrong way up. Many were not only under
the impression that Her Majesty would feel Of
fended, but that If she took the matter up per-
sonally, or told officials to act punishment could
follow. There are still many people who look
with horror upon q postage stamp upside down.
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
AN EMPIRES PROGRESS.
BRITISH POLITICAL ACHIEVEMENTS
DURING VICTORIAS REIGN
ACQUISITIONS OF TERRITORY AND rowE!, UN
FARAtLEi-ED IN THE CESTURIES-A TRUE
REPUBLICAN GovERNMENr

Inc victorian reign is unique. not only in Its
duration. but also in its character and the rec
OF" OF It's deeds Single events there may have
m "' o.her ;in'es in the worlds history. even
In that OF Britain. OF greater innort,rc. ,n,r
any Within its span. But not in all the centuries
OF recorded time have any other sixty years
oeen so filled with achievements Influencing the
course or human progress as have these whose
close Is about to be commemorated. That is
true OF the world at large. 1t Is also true OF the
British Empire itself.
The record-union., 1897-05-08
SMITH CONVICTED.
The Ex-Assembly Porter Found
Guilty of Swindling.

George H. Smith, an Assistant
Po'tah of the late Assembly, was tried
in Justice Henrys court yesterday for
the third time on the charge of swind-
ling Charles Heisen by obtaining money
on a claim alleged to be due him from
the State.
Assistant District Attorney Jones
prosecuted the case with as much Vlgor
as if the prisoner were charged with
murder, and r. NJ. Clarken did his level
best for the colored gentleman.
1t was late last night when the case
went to the jury, and after ten min
utes' deliberation they brought in a
verdict of guilty. Bail was fixed at
$500, but Smith slept in Jail last night.
Smith is a colored man who came
here at the opening of the session of
the Legislature to secure the indorse-
ment by that body of his application
to the President for the position of Min
ister to Hayti. Something went wrong,
however for he was soon engaged in
wrestling with spittons about the As
sembIy Chamber. He claimed to be
a preacher.
r. NJ Clarken gave notice that the
case will be appealed to the Superior
Court.
The record-union., 1897-05-08
THE TAVERN OF CASTLE CRAG

The Tavern of Castle Crag was built
in the heart of the Sierras, almost at
the foot of Mount Shasta, and amid
the most picturesque mountain scenery
accessible to the tourist. The eligtbil-
| ity of the place selected was due to a
rare combination of flowing water, in
spring mountain scenery and inviting
forests
The Tavern of Castle Crag, with it's
splendid environment, it was believed
would appeal chiefly to those who seek
sumemr resort for health, recreation,
outdoor sports, sympathy with nature
and informal sociabilty. To empha-
size this intention and signify the kind
of invitation extended the name TAV-
ERN of Castle Crag was chosen.
To avoid all implication of sumptuous
accommodations or the tyranny of So
cial Journalism, and to realize this orig
inal conception, the management has
decided to make the Tavern of Castle
Crag distinctively family resort; and
especially attractive to those to whom
health, recreation and sympathy with
nature are paramount considerations
To this end rooms on the first and sec
ond floors of this splendid taxern with
rate of $65 person; and rooms on the
rate of $50 a person.
The accommodations of the Tavern
are first class in every particular. It's
parlors and halls are elegant and spac-
ious. It's verandas are cool and invit-
ing, placing the guest always in the
presence of the most attractive noun
ta ha ba
balcony of any tavern in the world.
The opportunity for outdoor sports
embraces hunting, fishing, riding, BIZ
cycling, walking on mountain paths
and driving on picturesque roads. The
Tavern is located Immediately on the
main trunk line of the California &.
Oregon Railroad, and is fourteen hours
ride from San Francisco, twelve hours
from Stockton ten hours from Sacra-
mento, thirty hours from Los Angeles
and twenty-three hours from Portland
The Tavern of Castle Crag is reached
from San Francisco and Sacramento
without loss of time. The train leaves
San Francisco at o'clock D. m, arriv-
ing early the following morning for
breakfast, which is always ready upon
the arrival of the train. Returning, the
train time affords equal accommoda-
ton. Thus both in going and in COM
ing the comforts of the passenger and
the economy of his time have been
studied In brief, the Tavern of Castle
Crag realizes to its guests the perfect
ideal of that spring-tim in the high al
titudes of the Sierras which never be-
comes high summer, and is the COM
Portable home of pleasing recreation
and restful repose.
For particulars apply to
GEORGE SCHONEWALD.
Room 80. Union Trust Building, San
Francisco
The record-union., 1897-05-08
THE CHANGERS.
They Had a Good Time at American
River Grange Hall.

Again have the Grangers of the east
ern portion Of the county been enjoying
themselves in a way that only those who
are members of the Patrons of Hus-
bandry can fully comprehend.
The Mecca to which they made their
pilgrimage yesterday was the American
River Grange hall, two miles east of
Hangtown Crossing, where was held the
annual reunion of that Grange.
Of course, the principal feature was
the feasting, which began at II m. and
lasted for two hours and a half. The
usual delicacies graced the tables, and
all present ate with a relish that showed
the appreciation of the efforts put forth
by those who had SO successfully man
aged the affair.
Prior to the feast a closed meeting was
held and a class of young grangers taken
through the mysteries of the third and
fourth degrees. They came out full
fiedged grangers.
Old grangers were loud in their praises
of the officers of American River Grange
for the able manner in which they per-
formed their respective duties in con-
ferring the degrees.
During the afternoon an open meet
ing was held, at which matters pertain
ing to the welfare of agriculturists in
general We're discussed. The following
programme was carried out:
Address of welcome, j. D. Cornell,
Master of American River Grange; song
by the Grange Quartet, composed of the
Misses Cornell. j. E. Beach and j. d.
Cornell; address by State Master w. w.
Greer; floral offering, Miss V. Bryan;
address, Hon. VIM. Johnston; solo, Miss
Lulu Rich; address, State Overseer Hon.
]. L. Beecher. Speeches were also made
by E. Greer, Thomas Waite, s. w.
Pitcher, w. w. Ellis, George Burke, M.
Brooke, j. s. Gladney, G. Gould, Mes
DANES Shaw, Gould, Beecher and others.
Late in the Afternoon some of those
present returned home, but many re-
mained to enjoy a social dance in the
evening, which was largely attended.
The record-union., 1897-05-08
4OO-4I2 X Street.

telephone, which will be in position In
a few days.
The Director says any one wishing
to consult the Weather Doctor
should call him up at any time be
tween the hours of 10 a. m, and IL
noon, and 1870 and 3 p. m, to insure
prompt answers to the telephone calls.
1t is to be hoped during the coming
rainy season that the country people
will use the telephone in consulting the
United States Weather officer as fire.
uuently as they think it necessary for
their benefit.
The record-union., 1897-05-08

rious articles were neatly labeled ana
nicely packed, so as to catch the eye
of the consumers. Had the genuine,
homemade article been as well packed
and labeled the bogus preserves might
not have had as easy a time in finding
purchasers.
MALICE AGAINST WHEELERS.
Stockton Independent: Malicious per-
sons who live near the wheelmen's path
between Sacramento and Folsom have
removed part of the barrier that d1-
vided it from the road and protected
it from being ruined. The wheelmen'
in their Indignation, now threaten to
withdraw their aid from the fund TO
macadamizethe road beside which the
path runs and abandon the path, which
has been a great convenience TO foot
passengers. 1t would be very natural
that the wheelmen should resent this
brutal mischief and that their friends
should join them in so doing. A few
sulky souls who regard the bicycle as
criminal innovation of their rights still
survive, and, though they are grow
ing fewer, they do their little might 10
annoy Wheelmen. Women on wheels
are their favorite victims, however, be-
cause they are almost always as cow
ardly as they are malicious. An East
ern paper had a story a few weeks ago
to show how one of these cOwardly fell
lows was tanned. He attempted to run
down a woman on a wheel, but she,
having been served that way before,
had a revolver and threatened to shoot
him or his horse if he didn't cease
his annoyance. While they were par
leying a young man rode up on
wheel and heard the fellow say: IF
you wasn't a woman I'd get down
and thrash YOU" The response came
quickly from the young man in the
form Of a challenge to get down and
thrash him. The churl only stared a
moment as the wheelman dismount-
ed, and whipping up his horse, drove
away as rapidly as possible. 1t hasn't
come to quite as bad a pass as that
in this vicinity, but Sacramento coun-
ty seems to need the application of
some persuasive thrashing to the van
dals who are not quite as near to the
Folsom Penitentiary as they ought to
be.
The record-union., 1897-05-08
PERSONAL MENTION.

Eugene Elkus, who is visiting New
York, will return hame next week.
T. E. Heating, the well-known horse
man, is registered at the Golden Eagle.
J. A. Fenger and daughter of San
Francisco are at the Golden Eagle Ho-
tel.
Miss De Yelling, the w C. T. U.
lecturer, left for Grass Valley yester-
day.
A E. Coolot, son of A. Coolot, left
for the East last night on an extended
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Huntoon left yes
terday for a few weeks visit at Pacific
Grove.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed F. Haswell of Rum
sey, Capay Valley, are in the city visit
ing friends.
Thomas Burke, formerly a police Of
ficer here, but for some years past a
member of the San Francisco force, is
visiting his old home.
J. M. Hawkins, who many years ago
was city editor of the Bee" but who
has been living in New Mexico and
Texas, is here on a visit.
Mrs. George w. Ficks and daughter
Blanche left yesterday for an extended
visit to Nevada. Miss Edna Ficks is
sojourning in Los Angeles and will re-
turn to San Francisco soon to visit
friends.
Matt Miller of Gambrinus Hall left
last evening on a four months trip to
his old home in Switzerland. He will
be present at the international shooting
match at Nuremburg. Many of his
friends went to the depot to see him
off.
Fred S. Mccormick, who was lately
appointed agent of the freight depart
ment of the Union Pacific system for
Sacramento, arrived here on Monday
and took charge of the local office. F.
b. Choate, who had been here for some
time, was promoted to the position of
general agent at Salt Lake, and de-
parted on Tuesday to take his new po-
sition. Mr.. Mccormick has been for
some years chief clerk of the general
freight office of the Union Pacific at
Omaha and is highly skilled in his
branch of the railroad business. He
left a host of friends in Omaha and will
no doubt become equally popular here.
The record-union., 1897-05-08
LAST NIGHTS FIRE.
John Skelton's Barn, Horse and
Buggy Burned.

The barn belonging to John Shelton,
and situated on the alley between N
and o, Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets, was totally destroyed by fire
between 9 and 10 o'clock last night.
The flames were we'll under headway
before they We're discovered and all
efforts to save the property were una
vailing A horse in one Of the stalls
was burned to death, and a valuable
buggy was also reduced to ashes.
The loss is between $500 and $500,
and while the property was insured,
the amount of the policy carried could
not be ascertained.
How the fire caught is not known.
Mr.. Skeletons family had retired, and
We're aroused only when the alarm was
turned in
The record-union., 1897-05-08
WEATHER REPORTS.
Observer Barwick Writes About the
Dry North Winds.

The Weather Bureau reports show
the highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday to have been 10 and "a de-
grees, with brisk to high northerly
winds and clear weather prevailing.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 20 and Al
degrees, and one year ago to-day 81
and 4S degrees.
The average temperature was 62 de-
grees and the normal 63 degrees, show
ing yesterday to have been L degree
cooler than usual for the 7th day of
May.
To show the air is getting drier each
day, as the high nOrtherly winds blow,
1t is necessary only to consider the rel
ative amount of moisture (percentage)
in the air as compared with what it
could contain. Allowing 100 per cent.
for complete saturation on the 9TH at >
p. m, with southerly winds blowing at
the rate Of Is miles per hour we find
the humidity to be 80 per cent At
the same hour on the 9th, with north
erly winds blowing from 10 to II miles
per hour the humidity is SO per cent,
the highest temperature being the same
on both days, viz: 20 and 50 degrees.
Yesterday the humidity or relative
amount Of moisture in the air was but
% per cent at p. M, with northerly
winds of from % to 80 miles per hour,
and highest temperature 20 degrees.
This shows the desiccating effects of
high northerly winds. Were it hotter
than at present the bad or drying eff
fects would be many times greater.
We can therefore be thankful that the
northerly wind Of it must Gomez is
cooler than usual for the season of the
year.
The weather map shows high ba-
rOmeter in Oregon and a low barome-
ter in Arizona, from which cause
northerly winds must prevail until the
depression in Arizona is filled up
equally with the air pressure in Cen
The record-union., 1897-05-08
FLINTY FOOD.
A Missouri Lad Who Eats Glass by
the Handful

There was a young man in the Palm
saloon last night who to please such
bystanders as chose to pay for his
grub" ate glass as fast as it could
be given him.
He said he had been eating glass ever
since he was q years old, and that Ibis
father before him. was a glass eater.
All he requires after a meal on nice,
broken tumblers and beer-mugs is a
glass Of water TO wash down the pull
veriZed glass.
He says he keeps in good condition
on food of this kind, and certainly looks
as if he enjoyed the best of health. He
has long been puzzle to the San
Francisco doctors.
The record-union., 1897-05-08

The German Emperor's wardrobe is
valued at t100. 900, every unifom bear
ing precious decorations. He has twelve
Wallets who devote their entire attention
to it's care. In the wardrobe are uni
forms of all the regiments of the Ger
man Army and Of the Imperial German
navy, Austrian, Russian, Swedish, Eng
lsh, Italian, and other uniforms that
are worn by the Emperor on his jour
neys and on the occasion of princely
visits, also form part of his ward
robe
The record-union., 1897-05-08
WeinStOCk, Lubin 6 Co.,

trail California, and then light variable
winds might and probably will prevail
mere, unless low comes in in Oregon
and the barometer gets high in Ari-
zona and Southern California, which
would be conditions to bring southerly
winds for Central California.
The record-union., 1897-05-08
GOOD FOR FARMERS.
They Can Talk With the Weather
Bureau by Telephone.

Professor Willis L. Moore, Chief of
the Weather Bureau, has, owing to the
Importance Of the Sacramento station
for telephone connection with outside
towns, authorized Director Barwick to
have placed in his office a long g-distance
The record-union., 1897-05-08
L. A. w. Officials.

Frank Dwyer has received notice of
his appointment as Vice-Consul for the
North California Division of the League
of American Wheelmen.
F. NJ Woodson has also been ap-
pointed Secretary and Treasurer for the
same division, and his headquarters
will be at the State House Hotel in this
nj
The record-union., 1897-05-08
General Auction Sales.

at their salesrooms, 1004-10O6 ] street,
to-day at 10 a. M, two large farm
wagons, one spring wagon, two work
teams, two sets double harness, gentle
mans saddle and lady's saddle, and
furniture, carpets, etc.
The record-union., 1897-05-08
New Silk Waists.

We have just received by express
a beautiful line of Changeable SILK
Waists in all the latest colorings. You
cannot make a waist at home like this
for the price we ask. New sleeves,
fey front, and can be worn TO any
black or colored skirt. Price, 81 90.
The record-union., 1897-05-08
Confirmation Dresses.

We desire TO draw special attention
to our complete stock of Cream White
Dress Fabrics, including Cashmeres,
Serges, Albatross and Mohairs. at Soc
soc and roc yard
The record-union., 1897-05-08
flock Trial Tonight.

At the Congregational Church this
evening one of the members of the
congregation will be tried before a
mock court for burglary. Much fun is
anticipated.
The record-union., 1897-05-08
RIeaChed Table DamaSk.

We have two numbers in
Bleached Table Linen, which in
quality and patterns, surpass any
thing we have had. We can
recommend them for satisfactory
everyday use.
Width, 58 inches, 4oc yard.
" 9th, TO inches, soc yard.
The record-union., 1897-05-08

Try McMorry's soc uncolored Japan
tea; E. B. tea. 60c; G. p. tea, I5c: p. F.
Japan tea, 40c; 531 M street.
The record-union., 1897-05-08

Bell & Co., at 1016 Fourth street, will
sell at auction to-day at 1O a. M,
large assortment of furniture, carpets,
household goods, horses, harness, bug
gieS etc
The record-union., 1897-05-08

Save money by buying your tea and
coffee of ]. McMorry. 531 NJ.
The record-union., 1897-05-08
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By Express.

A quantity of novelty Black Silk
-Capes. accordion plated chiffon trim
ming, and every new feature shown
in Capes this season See window
display for some of them. Prices,
81 so, $40 and S12 80.
The record-union., 1897-05-08
Economical Mothers.

Look at those 81 knee pants suits fol
So 50 at the Model, Fifth and j.
The record-union., 1897-05-08

March. La Victorieuse" .........
Overture, algonquin" -. Sherman
Waltz, Darling Mabel. SCHNEIDER
Idyll, Cotton Blossoms" ..... Hall
Serenade, Marie" .Pettee
Gavotte, La Princess .Zibulka
Spanish mazurka, "Senorita". Walker.
Musical smiles, German Melody.
Paraphrase, Melody in F.. .....
Medley from 'Iolanthe". Sullivan.
The record-union., 1897-05-08
Concert Tonight.

Saturday evening, at7:3o O clock,
there will be concert in our stores.
by the Second Infantry Band,
Charles A. Neale, Director.
The record-union., 1897-05-08
Lining Silks, soc.

Bright Changeable Lining Silks in
two-toned effects, 24 inches wide,
suitable for lining skirts. capes, etc,
50c yard.
The record-union., 1897-05-08

Genuine homemade pies and cakes
Pacific Grove Bakery, S23 j.
Try McMorry's .35c tea. 531 M.
The record-union., 1897-05-08
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Saturday, $50.
Gi3sl:lI:l13
Misses and
'Children'S 'SShOes.
Several weeks ago we bought
two special shoe stocks. The mems
and women's shoes we're placed on
sale and hundreds of pairs sold to
highly pleased Customers. To-
day we offer the Children's and
Misses Shoes. Although the
prices are almost ridiculouslv low,
the Shoes are all of good quality,
and nearly all of them of good
style.
LOT THE finest Misses Kid
Shoes, from both stocks; good
styles. Fine quality. Patent leather
tips; sizes IIH to 2.
Sale Price, csc.
LOT Misses Kid Oxford
Ties. patent leather tips and spring
heels. Sale Price, 4SC.
LOT 3-The heavier Shoes for
misses. Suitable for school and
rough wear. Many sorts, but all
of good quality. Sizes III to 2.
Sale Price, Csc.
LOT 4-The best grades of
Children's Shoes, excellent quality,
and with stylish patent leather tips.
Sizes 81 to II.
Sale Price, CSC.
LOI 5-Chlldren' S Black Kid
Oxford Ties. spring heels, and pat
ent leather tips.
Sale Price, 3Sc.
LOT 6-Children' heavy school
and play Shoes, assorted styles.
Sizes 81 to II.
Sale Price, 4Sc.
LOT 7-Children's Shoes; sizes
s to 8. Black Kid, patent leather
tips. Sale Price, 3SC.
LOT 8-Children's Oxford Ties:
sizes. 5 to 8. Made of fine Black
Kid, patent leather toes.
Sale Price, 2SC.
LOT o-Infant's Shoes, various
styles and qualities, in sizes to No. S.
Sale Price, 18C.
LOT 1o-Women's Shoe Pol
ish, DC bottle.
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Brief Notes for rIen.

Fine blue, tan or black Hosiery,
with neat dots and figures, 25c.
The SWEETEST things in French
Percale and Madras Shirts, plain
or pleated bosoms, link cuffs,
81 so. Some not SO fine, but per-
haps may please your eye just as
much, 81.
We have such a demand for
Band Bows at SOC that our stock for
several days was low. Now we
have many more, and, if possible,
even better ones than before.
Mems strong leather working
Gloves, CSC pair.
Hardwood Chopping or Butter
Bowls, free from imperfections.
Size, 13 inches in diameter, LOG;
I5-inch, 2oc; I7-inch,.3oc.
Chopping K niv es, including
some that will save time and
strength, sc, Ioc and I2c.
The record-union., 1897-05-08
TAKE NOTICE.

Los Angeles Times: Packers of jams,
jellies and other fruit preserves should
take lesson from the recent arrests and
convictions of wholesale grocers in San
Francisco for selling adulterated goods
of this sort. In every instance the spu-