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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-18
TERRIBLE TALE OF THE SEA,
Steamer Vile de St. NaZaire Found
erS Off Cape HatteraS.
PASSENGERS AND CREW TAKE TO LIFE BOATS.

Only Fra Craft That Carried the IS Souls Up
Originally Contained IS Persons Put All Save Four Died of Hun
Thirst Exposure Were Washed AwaySurvvors
Weak Cast Corpes 0verbOardSenOr Tagado Witnesses
of His Wife and Children and is Helpless SuccOr Them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-18

forty -four persons besides those mention
ed above can be only too well surmised,
although there is a remote possibility that
one or more of the three boats in which
they left the sinking steamer In the midst
OF a fierce March storm of the always
perilous Cape Hatteras has been picked
up by "a sailing vessel which has not yet
made port and made known the rescue
The Vile de st. NaZairc was single
screw, bark rugged steamer of 26i0 tons
register, owned by the Compagnie Trans
Atlantique Genefale. The name and
ownership only too vividly at this june
ture recall the fate of the same company )
steamer Vile du Hayre, which went down
on November 23 1873 with 226 persons
on board. The Vile dc st. Nazaire was
commanded byCaptain .Jagueneau, "a sailor
of experience and approved ability. Hard
weather was experienced from the
time the steamer left this port until,
pouring into and over her, it
was determined to abandon her. Then
passengers and crew took To the four
boats, fifth having been crushed in the
attempt to lower il. There had been no
time TO provision the boats 1t was
night, and in the midst of a fierce storm,
that the transfer was made. Captain
Berri, manager of the West Indian line of
the Compagnie Trans -Atlantique Generate
was one of the 30 who embarked in the
iarger- -ef the boats, and upon him de-
volyed the command Of that frail refuge
of SO many souls. He, Senor 1agado, Mr..
Stauts, the third engineer, and the ships
doctor, Maire, are the only ones surviv-
ing. They were picked up by the steamer
Hilda, which sighted them as they were
drifting about the sea with the dead
bodies of four of their fellow-p passengers
in one of the boats of the lost vessel The
survivors were almost dead from starva-
tion aud exposure and were too weak TO
relieve the small boat of the weight of
the four corpses. The four rescued men
were brought to this city from Perth
Amboy on the tug Idlewild last night.
Captain Berr was taken TO the Hotel
Martin. Two of the Others were put ON
board the French steamship La Nor
mandie at her pier in this city, and the
fourth was taken TO the house of n
friend. Captain Berri is being attended
by DR.. l.. de Plesse, who entertains some
doubts of the patients recovery, and
who declares that the ship-wrecked man
must have endured most terrible hard
ships.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-18
May BE Made Governor of Crete.

Paris, March 1S.-It is reported here
that Prince Henry of Orleans will be
offered the position of Governor of Crete
The record-union., 1897-06-17
Resolution Of Award, No. 34S.

RESOLVED, THAT THE BOARD OF
Trustees of the city of Sacramento, having
in open session. on the 7th day of June,
1891 opened, examined and publicly de
clared all sealed proposals or bids Offered
Tor the following work, to wit:
That the alley between I and j streets,
in this city, from the east line of Third
street to the west line of Fourth street, be
improved by grading and paving with cob
ble-stoneS, constructing redwood curbing,
and a brick catch basin to be connected to
the sewer therein.
Hereby rejects all of said bids except
that next hereinafter mentioned, and
hereby awards the contract for said work
to the lowest regular responsible bidder,
to wit: To t. M. Burns at the prices
specified in his proposal on file for said
work.
The Clerk of this board is hereby directed
to post notice of this award conspicuously
on the bulletin board near the chamber
door of the office of this board, for five
days, and the Record Union" a daily
newspaper, published and circulated in the
city of Sacramento, is hereby designated as
the newspaper in which notice of the
adoption of this resolution of award shall
be published for two days.
Adopted June IA, 1897 by the following
vote:
Ayes-Trustees Wachhorst, Kent, Davis
Mckay, Tozer, Devine, Pennish, Leonard
Absent-Trustee Bentley.
CHARLES f. LEONARD,
President of Board of Trustees.
NJ. J. Desmond,
Clerk of Board of Trustees.
Approved, June Is, 1897
je16-2t c. H HUBBARD MaVOr.
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AN INNKEEPER'S MOTTO.
He Wanted Poetry, and Sir Walters
Suited Him to at.

A good story is told of Sir Walter
Scott. While sitting in his library one
day a tall Highlander, who had been
building an inn near by, came in and
said:
May it please you, Sir Walter. l am
going to call my place The Flodden
Inn, and as we've written poem on
Flodden Field it struck me and the
guidwife that We might gle us a line for
motto O. the house"
Have you read the poem?" asked Sir
Walter
mo, sir; I'm nae a reader"
Then you know nothing about it?'
'Nothin'; but I've heard them say
as knows that it's a vera fine thing"
We'll, | would advise you to take a
line from the poem ITSELF
An whatll that be?'
g Drink, weary traveller, drink and
pray"
But my inns not to be a kirk" said
the man, land the more prayin' there is
the less drinkin there'll be, an dinna
want that
Oh laughed Sir Walter, "I think I
can alter the line to suit you by leaving
out one letter, an r. -"
How will it be them"
" Drink, weary traveller, drink and
pay"
Just the vera thing" shouted the
man. as he went away delighted.-Tit-
Bits.
The record-union., 1897-06-17

established in the business portion of
alluded to the old Trinity Church in
New York, around which the city had
grown up, and which is to-day worth
millions of dollars. He protested
against taking away the privilege of
any citizen because his place of bust
ness happened to be next TO a church
or synagogue.
THE LICENSE GRANTED.
Trustee Wachhorst moved the license
be granted.
Trustee Tozer took the floor to ex-
plain his vote. He had ever, he said,
voted to keep the saloon out of the res
idence portion of the city, and would
vote to deny the license petitioned for
provided it applied to all places Of wor-
ship. Under the present condition OF
things. however, and under the present
ordinance, he felt Obliged to vote fol
the issuance of the license.
Wachhorst's motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes-W achhorst, Mckay, Tozer
Fennish and Leonardo
Noes-Kent and Devine-2.
Not vOting-Davis.
TESTING COAL.
The former action of the board re-
specting the testing of Corral Hollow
coal for the city waterworks was re-
scinded, and on motion it was deter
mined, besides using the fuel one week
to test it by what is known as the
evaporation test
No further business coming before il
the board adjourned
The record-union., 1897-06-17
SICK-ROOM HINTS.

For cramps or pains in the stomach
try few drops of essence of camphor
For a nervous headache a cup OF
moderately strong tea in which two OF
three slices of lemon have been infused
For tired feet put handful of COM
mon salt into four quarts of hot water
Place the feet in the water while it is
hot as it can be borne. Then rub the
feet dry with a rough towel.
For making a clear complexion stir
two teaspoonfuls of flowers of sulphur
into half a pint of new milk Let it
stand while, and then rub the face
over with it a short time before wash
ing.
For binding up cuts and wounds al
ways use linen, not cotton. as the fibers
of cotton are fat and apt to irritate
a sore place, while those of linen are
perfectly rounded.
For badness try the following tonic:
Liquid ammonia, almond oil and chlor-
The record-union., 1897-06-17
SOCIAL EVENTS.

At the residence of the pride's par
ents, 100612 Second street, at 1:30 p. m.
yesterday, Harry Arnold of Washing
ton, Yolo County, was married to Miss
Bessie Bath, only daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. William Bath, Rev. J. l.. Trefren
of the Central NJ E. Church officiating.
Among the guests We're: Mr.. and Mrs.
Arnold (parents Of the groom), Joseph
Moore, John Cox, Miss May Fox of
Placerville, Miss Bessie Secombe of
Placerville, w H. Bath of Placerville,
Miss Nellie Arnold, Fred Arnold, Misses
Edith and Lille Moore, Pauline Train
er, Retta Parrot, Mamie Waters,
L. Wickham of Los Angeles, Miss Alice
Arnold. There was spread an elegant
Wedding dinner and the house was
profusely decorated in floral wealth.
The bride was the recipient of a large
number of useful and valuable pres
ents, the most conspicuous being dia-
mond necklace, the gift of the groom.
The happy couple left for San Fran
cisco on their wedding tour.
At the Cathedral yesterday morning
there was wedding ceremony in which
the principals were John P. Frees and
Miss Mamie G.. Buckley, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs r. j. Buckley. VIM. v.
Kellogg and Miss Lizzie Hallorhan
acted as groomsman and bridesmaid,
resDectiyelv
The record-union., 1897-06-17
Resolution Of Award, No. So.

RESOLVED, THAT THE BOARD OF
Trustees of the city of Sacramento, having
in open session, on the 14th day of June,
clared all sealed proposals or bids offered
for the following work, to wit:
That the alley between II and I streets
in said city, from the east line of Fifteenth
street to the east line of Sixteenth street.
be improved by constructing therein a Wit
rified ironstone pipe sewer eight tS) inches
in diameter with six go inch ''Y'' branches
and a brick manhole.
Hereby rejects all of said bids except
that next hereinafter mentioned and
hereby awards the contract for said work
to the lowest regular responsible bidder
to wit: To r. E. Clark at the prices
specified in his proposal on file for said
; work.
The Clerk of this board is hereby directed
to post notice of this award conspicuously
on the bulletin board near the chamber
door of the office of this board, for five
days, and the "Record-Union,' a daily
newspaper, published and circulated in the
city of Sacramento is hereby designated as
the newspaper in which notice of the
be published for two days.
Adopted June IA, 1897, by the following
vote:
Ayes-Trustees Wachhorst Kent, Davis,
Mckay, Tozer, Devine, Pennish, Leonard.
Absent-Trustee Bentley.
CHARLES E. LEONARD,
President of Board of Trustees.
M. J. Desmond
Clerk of Board of Trustees.
Approved, June IS, 1897.
je16-2t c.. H. HUBBARD, Mayor.
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NEXT CYCLE MEET.
The Wheelmen All Looking Forward
to the july 5th Races Here.

There is great activity among local
wheelmen just now, preparing for the
meet of July 9th at the Oak Park ath-
letic grounds. Manager Morton is put
ting the finishing touches to the grounds
and track, and affordIng the amateur
riders every facility for training. They
can be found on the track late every af-
ternoon putting themselves in the best
possible condition for the coming con-
tests.
News has been received by Chairman
Lavenson of the c. c. W. Race Com
mittee that the entire body of the Olym-
pic Circuit riders will be present, in
Guiding Ziegler, Jones, Russ and all the
craekajacks.
The Race Committee is very actively
engaged in making all the necessary
arrangements and preparing the entry
blanks and schedules. The committee
says that it is now assured that the meet
will be the best ever held on the coast,
and it will except none
Two of the San Francisco papers yes
terday said that among the wheelmen Of
San Francisco the approaching event is
looked forward to as the most important
and interesting of the season. Some of
the riders, including Ziegler, are re-
ported in those papers as saying that
the late contest at Woodland was the
hardest in which they ever engaged.
Ziegler, especially, says that the mile
open race was the seyerest work in
| which he ever engaged, and he would
not go in such a contest again, no mat
ter what the prizes.
1t will be remembered that the race
was over a fat, earth heavy track, and
with strong wind to contend with 1t
is added that the San Francisco wheel
men say they were so We'll treated in
the late meet in this city, and the man
agement was so perfect, by the Capital
| City Wheelmen that they look forward
to a second coming with great eager
ness. All in all, Sacramento manage
ment and the Morton track are in high
favor with coast Wheelmen already.
Walter Sanger, the great Eastern race
rider, is expected on the coast soon pos
sibly in time to participate inSthe cir
cult races here on July 9th. The big
crowds and successful circuit meets out
| this way have attracted his attention.
IF Sanger reaches here in time for the
coming meet he will be q great attrac-
ton, as he is one of the American top
notcherS.
The record-union., 1897-06-17
Notice Of Awardof Contract, No. 34S.

PURSUANT TO LAW AND TO THE
resolution of the Board of Trustees of the
city of Sacramento, adopted June a. 1891
directing this notice, notice is hereby given
that the said Board of Trustees, in open
session, on the 7th day of June, 1897,
opened examined and publicly declared all
sealed proposals forthe following work, to
wit:
That the alley between l and J streets,
in this city, from the east line of Third
street to the west line of Fourth street, be
improved by grading and paving with cob
ble-stoneS, constructing redwood curbing,
and brick catch basin to be connected to
the sewer therein.
Rejected all of said bids except that next
hereinafter mentioned, and thereafter, on
the 14th day of June, 1897. awarded the con-
tract for said work to the lowest regular
responsible bidder, to wit: To 7. NJ
Burns at the prices named for said work
in his proposal on file.
NJ J. DESMOND,
Clerk of Board of Trustees of Sacra-
mentO City.
Sacramento, June Is, 1897. je16-2t
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NEW TODAY.
Sufferers,
WEIGH
THESE
FACTS.

The question with sick folks is: WHAT
TO Do? The true physician with his
science and remedies, is a minister of hui
mainly and kindness, whilst the false
physician may be more dangerous to his
patients than the disease he pretends to
treat In matters of sickness, as in mat
tiers of business, We should be on our
guard. and in selecting our physician only
he of acknowledged ability and whose
skill is recognized by the community
should be consulted. HUNDREDS OF
CURED MEN AND WOMEN in this
State testify to the SKILL and ability of
DIR. HOPE. HE HAS REDUCED THE
TREATMENT OF DISEASE TO A SCI
ENCE. If you suffer from any NER-
VOUS, CHRONIC or PRIVATE ALL
MENT CONSULT HIM.
EVERY STUFF ERER from these annoy
ing distressing complaints should visit
his Dispensary without delay.
The record-union., 1897-06-17
Hotel ArriYalS.

Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel
yesterday: H. E. Osborn, Samuel Of
ner, R. o. Cornelius, Geo. w. Gray, Chi
cago; P. ]. Reeve, Philadelphia; P. H
Sanders, st. Louis; John David, w. j
Wellington, New York; A M. Werum
F'ruitvale; r. S. Jewett and wife
Georgetown; Geo. T. Price, Louisville
KY; Q. H. Sweet, San Diego; r. w
Rupe, Alfred S. Rix, J. Davis, Adam
Hoch, j. Marks, Henry Gray, B. e.
Mott, j. B. Fuller, Geo. J. Lambley
Henry Banner, Paris Kilburn, San
Francisco
The record-union., 1897-06-17

oform each ones part; alcohol, five
parts; oil of lemons. one dram. Apply
freely and often after first thoroughly
brushing the hair. This is mild slim
ulant and perfectly safe.
For a nail-cleaning liquid use the fol-
lowing lotion: Tartaric acid, / dram;
tincture of myrrh / dram; eau de Col
ogne, 2 drains; distilled water. 3
ounces. Dissolve the acid in the water,
mix the ticture Of myrrh and eau de
Cologne and add to the acid solution.
Dip the nails in this solution, wipe and
polish with chamoiS pad
The record-union., 1897-06-17
Real Estate. Etc at Auction.

Bell & Co. will sell at auction at JIG
a. m. to-day on the premises, Fifth and
o streets, the north so feet of lot 1, in
block Fifth and Sixth, o and P streets,
with all the improvements, as whole
or in three lots; two dwellings, store
and residence above; lot S0xS0. Also
the stock of groceries, bar and glass
ware. All the furniture and carpets
contained in the residence over the
store, horse. harness and wagon, store
fixtures etc
The record-union., 1897-06-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

Chief of Police Drew is on a short
visit to San Francisco.
Bank Commissioner Paris Kilburr
came up from San Francisco last night
Mr.. and Mrs r. S. Jewett of George
town, Ell Dorado County, are stopping
at the Golden Eagle.
Mrs. M. S. Hammer and Miss Ham
mer have gone to San Francisco. They
will pass the summer at the seashore
The record-union., 1897-06-17
Bunker Hill Day.

To-day is the anniversary of the bat
tie of Bunker Hill, one of the first inn
portant battles Of the revolution. The
least that patriotic men can do, in COM
memoration of that glorious event
where Warren's raw recruits beat back
the trained British soldiery, is to un-
furl the stars and stripes to-day and
let the old flag wave aloft in the soft
June breezes.
The record-union., 1897-06-17
Like a Man.

Il just hope,'' said Mr. Meekton,
YEARLY, that Henrietta will go right
ahead with her new woman ideas"
"She is making pretty rapid progress,
isn't she?'
Yes. And I'm looking forward to
the time when maybe she'll look uneasy
and change the conversation when
ask her what she did with the letter
I gave her to ost'-Reading News.
The record-union., 1897-06-17
Horticultural Inspectors.

The following Horticultural Inspec-
tors have been appointed in and for Sar
Bernardino County: ]. J. Reeves, Red
lands; Abner McCrary, Mission; r. A
Boyd, Highlands; E. A. Pettijohn, Col
ton; J. w. McCracken, Rialto; J. H
Scott, Ettawanda A S. Gaylord, Gu
camonga; c. o. Nichols and c. ]. AL
len, Ontario.
B. w. Cave and r. T. Curtis have
been appointed Horticultural Commits
sioners for San Bernardino County
and George Van Kirk will act in a like
position for Riverside County.
The record-union., 1897-06-17
Notice Of Award Of Contract, No. 552.

PURSUANT TO LAW AND TO THE
resolution of the Board of Trustees of the
city of Sacramento, adopted June H. 1897.
directing this notice, notice is hereby given
that the said Board of Trustees, in open
session on the l4th day of June, 1897,
opened, examined and publicly declared all
wit:
That the alley between II and I streets,
in said city, from the east line of Fifteenth
street to the east line of Sixteenth street
be improved by constructing therein a Wit
rihed ironstone pipe sewer eight CS) inches
in diameter with six GO inch ~ branches
and brick manhole.
Rejected all of said bids except that next
hereinafter mentioned, and thereafter, on
the 14th day of June, 1897 awarded the con-
tract for said work to the lowest regular
responsible bidder, to wit: To T. f.
Clark at the prices named for said work
in his proposal on file.
NJ. J. DESMOND
Clerk of Board of Trustees of Sacra-
mento City.
The record-union., 1897-06-17
Enterprise.

news to-day?
Binkins-I should say so. The Daily
Whirled has. a big picture of Grecian
soldiers boiling soup, another of a street
scene in Athens, with nobody in sight
and a third of King George on his dig
nifty. Great enterprise being displayed
l-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The record-union., 1897-06-17
The Why of Ii.

PerfdiOuS Womani" he Kissed.
through his clenched teeth
'SOh, why do you speak thus?" she
faltered.
Thou we'll knowest'
Such was probably the fact.
Almost anybody could see his teeth
did not fit well, and had to be kept
clenched if they were to be Kissed
through with any degree of comfort
Detroit Journal
The record-union., 1897-06-17
Nervous Debility and Decay.

DIR. HOPE treats each case on its own
merits. treatment being modified to suit
toms.
YOUNG MAN, don't allow your strength
and vitality to ebb away. CONSULT DIR
HOPE and get rid of that nervous, tired
weary feeling and those distressing losses
which are draining your vitality. Secure
again to the blood, brain and nerves, the
drained away
ALL CONSULTATIONS. LETTERS
AND NAMES INVIOLABLY CONFI-
DENTAL. CONSULTATION FREE
EACH VISITOR SEEN PRIVATELY.
I'D HIDE $685. K street, corner
DN. HUT Il, sixth, Sacramento.
Hours 10 to and to s. Sundays 10 to L
| only.
The record-union., 1897-06-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

ing the WILDER Comic Opera Company
will sing "Pinafore' again, in which
there are interpolated some beautiful
songs by Miss Southern and Mr.. Kyle
The latter's THE Sea" is one that
nightly wins him an encore. as does
Miss Southern's Nightingale Song
and Waiting" In addition to the
opera Edisons projectroscope is exhib-
tied, giving some fine moving pictures
and closing with two representations
of prize boxing.
At the Metropolitan Theater last ev-
ening Madame Lydia Mountford had a
better audience, but it was not nearly
so large as the high merit of her en-
tertainment justified. The auditorium
ought to have been filled in every part
so instructive, informatory and beauti-
full was the lecture, the tableauX and
the brilliant and dramatic illustrations
Of life in Jerusalem, and the exposition
of the meaning of Oriental customs.
Her exposition and illustration of the
parable of the camel and the needles
eye, was one of the most dramatic,
vigorous and eloquent calculations of
disputed text we have ever heard She
was assisted by twenty people last
night in rich Oriental costumes. She
introduced and explained the use of
large number of articles and elaborate
costumes found in the best homes of
the people of that city. For two hours
the lady held her audience in wrapt at
tention, broken only by enthusiastic ap-
plause at the conclusion of each branch
of her subject. The stage was very
handsomely set, and was illustrative of
an Oriental home in the historic city,
as occupied by the family of a wealthy
Oriental dignitary. Tonight Madame
Mountford will speak of, and illustrate
the Patriarchical side of life in Pal
estine, with an encampment Of Be
douins in the desert, Prince and Prin-
cess and groups of Ishmaelites, life
among gypsy Arabs, the story of Ha-
gar and Ishmael. Scenes on the banks
of the Jordan, the song Of Solomon,
fashions of the sexes in the Orient,
Eastern hospitality, baking the cake on
the hearth, Beduoin love songs, the call
to prayer, Jael and Sisera, number of
other interesting subjects and illustra-
tons. It is simple truth to say that
more instruction and information con-
corning the peoples of the far East can
be gained in one of these lectures with
their brilliant tableau and vivid object
lessons, than one could get from the
reading of books prepared on the same
lines. The hearer is brought closer to
the subjects, and their intricacies are
made clearer to him, than is possible
to be done by books. Through it all
there is a dramatic interest sustained,
that is delightful and extremely enter
tanning. If it were possible every
school boy and girl over ten years of
age ought to hear these lectures and see
the illustrations. They make impress
ions for good that will never be effaced.
The record-union., 1897-06-17
Umbrella Chatter.

May I borrow your umbrella for five
minutes?"
why don't you use the one you bor-
rowed last week?"
I'm keeping that to loan to you"
We'll, I'll be over in five minutes and
get it,
Then you won't let me take yours?''
Yes, take it along. I'm still two
ahead of you. ''-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The record-union., 1897-06-17
In a CompIacent rIood.

'"This is a splendid chance for you to
tackle papa, George"
How 500"
He's just home from a fishing trip
and if he can get you to listen to his
stories he'll give you anything you ask
for
I'll do it for your sake, dearest
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The record-union., 1897-06-17
NOTICE OF STREET WORK.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Board OF Trustees of the city of
Sacramento, on the TIN day of June 1897
adopted Resolution No $50 of its inten,
ton to order the following street work to
be done, viz:
That the alley between L and NJ streets
in said city, from the east line of Eff
teenth street to the east line of Sixteenth
street be improved by constructing there
in vitriled ironstone pipe sewer eight
t9 inches in diameter. with six (6) incn
..Y'' branches, and one a. brick manhole.
For futher particulars reference is
hereby made to said resolution on file in
the office of the City Clerk
Sacramento, June II, 1897
E. j. CROLY
Je12-6t Superintendent of Streets
The record-union., 1897-06-17
At a Ripe Age.

The death is announced of Mrs. Cor
nelia Pierson. wife of James Pierson
and mother of J. c. and H. F. Pierson,
who passed away at her home in this
city yesterday at the age of 70 years.
She was a native of New York.