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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15

An enjolable time was spent last even
ing at a rose social under the auspices
of the Ninth-street Baptist Young Peo-
pies Society The lecture room pre-
scented very inviting appearance, being
decorated profusely with roses, ever
greens and pot plants.
The programme consisted of solos,
Rotations, duets. etc, and the per-
formers were heartily applauded. Ice
cream and cake were handed round, ana
opportunities given those present to
make new and renew old acquaintance.
Songs and games were INDUCED in and
this brought happy evening to close
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
NOT YET DETERMINED.
The Larkin Libel Case Continued Un-
til Next Monday.

Police Judge Davis did not yesterday
take action in the matter of the pre-
liminary examination of j. n. Larkin,
editor of the Sunday Leader" whom
Poundmaster w. d. Cooksley charged
with criminal libel
The testimony was heard about a week
ago. and Judge Davis took the case
under advisement till yesterday. When
it was called up the court stated that
he had not had an opportunity TO ex-
anime the many authorities submitted
by the City Attorney. so the matter
was continued till Monday
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
"OLD HOSS" SALE.
John FalIon Advises His Employers
to Attend 1t.

Groceryman Bart Callahan, at Sew
enteenth and / streets, was intending to
buy a horse for his business, and was
talking over the matter with his
brother when an old man named John
Fallon, who is engaged by them to take
care of their horses, interrupted the
conversation and in the most innocent
way remarked in his good, deep
brogue:
wy, sor, they do be sillin' some Of
the QUIZ Wills-Fargy harsis mkt month,
so Oh see be the payper, sor, an shure,
sor, they be jist the koind to have fur
grocery wagon"
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
Federated Trades Picnic.

Tomorrow Sunday the seventh an
nual picnic and reunion of the Federal
ed Trades Council will take place at
East Park. AT 10 a. m. there will be a
grand parade, with music by the Mill
tant and Foresters' Bands. All union
men are invited to join in the parade.
There will be valuable gate prizes, and
in the evening the grounds will be
lighted by electricity.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15

On Tuesday next, at 10 a. m, r. E.
Greer & Co. will sell at auction at 151l
Thirteenth street, all the choice furni-
ture therein, consisting of the complete
outfit of seven rooms and embracing
everything necessary for housekeeping.
The furniture. chinaware, curtains, car
pets, ETC., is all OF choice quality.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
SpOOnbiII Clubs Shoot.

The bluerock shooting by the Spoon
bill Gun Club to-morrow-and hence
forth during the season-wiU be at
East Park mot Oak Park, as stated
yesterday At East Park W. H.
Eckhart has fitted up fine shooting
grounds
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
Fined Five Dollars.

Justice Davis yesterday imposed a
fine of So on ]. E. Crabb, the Live Oak
farmer, who so cruelty treated his
horses in this city on Thursday, the
particulars of which were published in
these columns yesterday morning.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
Auction Sales,

AT 10 a. m. to-day Bell & Co. will sell
at auction on the premises, Oil N street,
by order of the court. all the household
furniture carpets and effects of L. May
King, deceased.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
TX WeinStOCk Lubin C Co, 4OO4I2 Street. Sacramento

maine, New York; T. A. Hitchcock
and wife. Chicago; w. A. Doggett, c.
H. Woods, L. Robinson, George c. Put
nam, w. H. Seymour, A H. Williams,
F. NJ. Schumacher, San Francisco.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
Untrimmed Straw Hats.

We desire to remind you that
many of our Untrimmed Straw
Shapes for women and girls have
been reduced to very low prices.
All this seasons shapes and new
colors. You will find them displayed
in our Millinery Department.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15

Nellie and Elsie Orcutt. daughters of
Frank l.. circuit, accompanied by Miss
Bessie Scott. their aunt left last night
for the home of their grandparents in
Baltimore
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
Hotel Arrivals.

Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel
yesterday: H. Topke. Cincinnati, O.;
NJ. p. Gleeson, F. NJ. Bachelor Port
land; r. Gage, Riverside, w. H. Ro-
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
SUMMER NIGHT MUSIC.
Open-Air Concert Series to Begin
Sunday Night.

The first Of the summers series of
open-air concerts will be given IN the
City Plaza tomorrow evening.
Such is the announcement made by
the Native Sons committee who have
been soliciting funds to pay for the
concerts, for they have met with such
success as to be able to see the way
clear for the series. The committee
consists of Emil Steinman, Henry P.
Brown J. H. Haley, P. F. Ruman,
Frank Lafferty and F. H. Conn.
The purpose is to have two concerts
week, one on each Sunday evening
and one in the middle of the week.
Those on Sunday evenings will be held
on the Plaza, and the middleweek con-
certs will be in Capitol Park, for which
permission has been granted by the
Capitol Commissioners.
c. A Neale, the well-known band and
orchestra leader, has been awarded
contract to supply the music, the condi-
tons being that he must employ mem
bers of the Second Infantry, Militant
and Foresters' Bands. Mr.. Neale has
arranged the following programme for
tomorrow nights concert, all but two
Of the numbers being entirely new Sc
lections:
March, THE Thames" .............
. Miss Z. 3. lie Jeune
Overture, algonquin" Sherman
Spanish mazourka "Senorita". Walker
Serenade. "Silver Wedding. Oh. Bach
Cornet solo, Dream of Love" .Millars
q. b. Costello)
Idyll Cotton Blossoms. NJ. II. Hall
Waltz, The Colonel ....... .Bucalossi
Grand selection, lei Captain. Sousa
Song, THE Holy City. Adams
Potpourri, "A Bunch of Favorites".
80. boyer
C. A. Neale)
In order to avoid much of the diff
Guilty that has been experienced in the
past by the crowding of vehicles about
the concert grounds, the committee
have made rule-which they are as
sured will be Notwithstanding teams
around the Plaza TO be faced southwark
on Ninth street, eastward on j, north
ward on Tenth, and westward on l.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
BVthania Water.

Bythania Water is bottled in its
natural state. 1t shows by analysis
over 100 grains of mineral matter
to the gallon. 1t is highly recon-
mended for constipation, diseases
of the liver, malarial fever, bilious
ness, headache, nervousness, etc.
Price, zoe bottle.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15

Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with
Hypophosphate of Lime and Soda,
55c.
Wrights Asthma Cure, 4oc.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
Waist Silks;
Special Value.

1t will pay you to see our win
dow display of new Fancy Silks,
at exceptionally low prices, Such
values cannot always be had.
Don't pay regular prices as long as
these last. Handsome Changeable
Silks in beautiful new designs, in
light and dark ground, at
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
(2l3l>EdI!I1I} ((llal< CO.,
To-Day,
Millinery
Ribbons, l5C.

We shall open to-day another
lot of wide Satin and eros Grain
Ribbons, in black. orange, pink,
cream, cardinal, blue, yellow, apple
green, purple and lavender. Price,
I5c yard.
During the past few days we
have had many inquiries for colors
which we could not furnish. Now
we have all of the colors noted
above. This Ribbon is suitable for
sashes, hat trimming and neckwear.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
Ready-Made
Suits That Fit.

In our Cloak and Suit Depart
ment you will find an exception
ally large line of Women's Tailor
made Suits to select from. We
have never shown handsomer
ready-to-wear suits at lower prices
than prevail in our present stock.
We have the right styles in Bolero,
Elton, Reeter, Blazer and Getaways,
which can be had in the newest
fabrics, such as serges, broadcloths,
coverts, canvas and etamine cloths.
We aim to make our prices SO low
that it will not pay you to worry
over making your own dresses.
Perfect fitting Suits at S. IS,
81 so, $40 and SIS.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
Malt Extracts.

Anheuser- Busch's Malt Murine,
s. so dozen; Johann Hof's Malt
Extract, 2Sc bottle.
Wright's Iron Tonic Bitters,
quart size, soc.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
69Cand 87CYard.

Many of these are we'll worth
81 25 to ST so per yard, and will
certainly interest you at our special
prices.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
About Garden Hose.

Save yourself money and annoy
ance by buying the right kind of
Garden Hose. The right kind can
be Judged by the closeness of the
weave in the fabric, and by the
thickness of the internal coating of
rubber.
Rubber Hose, of good quality, &c
foot.
Hose, 4-ply, and capable of with
standing heavy pressure, Ioc foot.
Best 5-ply Hose, bearing our un-
conditional guarantee, I5c foot.
Also, a complete line of Hose
Fittings, Extras, Sprinklers, Lawn
Mowers, etc.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
Trimmed Hats.

In selecting a Trimmed Hat,
women like a large variety to
choose from. Are you aware that
we are now showing about 500
Hats for women and children, from
81 IS to 81 so? We have no old
stock. Every hat is this seasons
make. They represent the newest
ideas and colors. Dainty Summer
hats for children in fancy straws
and Leghorns. Bright reds and
geranium shades, in short back
Sailors and Dress Hats,
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-15
New Sailor Hats.

The always popular Dude Hat is
again in strong demand. We have
found it necessary to devote special
space to the sale of Sailor Hats.
The correct shapes can be found
here. Novelties in toned and
every new shape to select from.
Fine Panamas, Split Straws, Milans
and Fancy Braids, with velvet or
ribbon trimmings.
Prices, soc to So 25 Each.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
lINAeft
.SOUTH'S' ADVANTAGES
New Euqlsnd Cotton Mills Forced to
Recognize Them.
COMPETITION IS NEARLY IMPOSSlBl E
They Will Try a Deep Cut Ia Opera
tives' Wages.
1T MAY BRING ON a STRIKE.
south HIS Better Of II In More Ways
Than the Chcnpncss OF
Labor. However.
1T MAY BRING ON A STRIKE.

Boston, December Although Boston u
the center OF the cotton min business OF
Now England tho men prominently con-
nected with the trade would have little to
say concerning the action OF the Fall River
manufacturers in voting 10 reduce wages
beginning January !. The treasurer Of one
of the Fall River mills. who was going
TO discuss the matter, said he regarded this
cut ~ the beginning Of serious time.
not only for the FAN River print mills,
but for all the cotton mills IN New Eng
land. The key to the whole situation. be
said is the relative cheapness of Southern
labor which could not be better shown
than by the fact that II costs a mill In
Georgia or North Carolina 3is cents to
produce % pound Of material and in New
England cents. With this fact in mind
ii Is evident that the cut Of 10 per cent
is not going to help matters much and
the only thing that win do any good Mt
present will be a radical cut OF say 30
per cent This would Inevitably bring on
a strike. but with cut Of 10 or II per
cent he gays there would be little likeli-
hood OF strike. .asfhe operatives are we'll
acquainted with yhsJeoudltions and know
that reduction cf Nsoga kind is necessary.
Even this would stilf~icate difference OF
about % per cent in ne cost OF labor in
favor Of Southern mills, fyo gsoat II differ
ence to struggle against successfully.
In the first place, says ibis treasurer.
the Southern mills have every pdtpral adj
vantage; thoy have ohoapcr cotton aud less
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10

Premier Sagnsta and the Spanish
GOV orrment was prepared 10 defend
tho rights and honor Of Spain in case
o. Yankee intervention in Cuban af-
falrs.
General weyler felt flattered Mt
what President Mckinley's message
SAID about Cuba
The Cuban Insurgents take possess
sion of town held by the Span
ish.
Spanish belligerent editors scented
war IN case OF an intervention In Gu
han matters by the United states,
The Cuban volunteers arc restless,
and do not favor autonomy. and arc
opposed to doing duty for General
Bl9nco.
Next Monday set for instttuting the
provisional government for Cuba under
the autonomy DEGREES.
The Carllsts Of Spain made capital
out OF previous assertions Of Premier
SaCasta
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
A SUMMARY or ToDAy's IMPORTANT NEWS.
WASHINGTON.

Indian affairs committees are dis
GUESSING HE prohleius Of governing the
Territory.
Canery NJ Louisiana has introduced
his bill Tor National Qutraa;ine sSs-
tenn.
Galiingcr cautioned senators about
Introducing questionable pension bills.
Mcbride mnde an Unsuccessful at
tempt for The relief of the klon1ikers.
Carter secured consent 20 present ltis
Federal census bin for 1900.
Tho house considered the pension APP
propration bill, which called forth
mnch rcpartee and politics.
Report of the board Of engineers on
Aransas Pass harbor forwarded to con-
eress by Secretary Alger
Sabine Pass bills introduced hy Mrls
were adversely reported by Frye OF
Maine.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
STATE.


Proceedings of the Texas conference
OF Bryan.
A herd Of deer was sold at 5her-
man.
Tho Eebasksns were treated to u
view Of tho Galveston jottIes and roast
ovstors.
The big guns for Galveston hnrbor
have been received.
w. j. Bryan left san Antonio for
Mexico.
4 catamopnt WAS killed neaer the
depot al Italy.
Mrs. q. c. FELTON, died suddenly at
her homo M Ds1as.
Business Assignment at Nlavasota:
deed of TRUST at Hampstead. assign
mcnt ait San Marcos.
Ell Frankfort WIS shot and killed at
Waco by highway robber.
General Moxia's Will. carrying two
million dollars worth Of property, was
admitted To probate st Dallas.
a Lampasas man died at Dallas from
the effects of a fall.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10

The evening papers announce that SEN
serious attack of grip 1t is well under
stood among his personal associates, how.
ever, that he has organic heart disease.
and i. IL feared that this Is "A return Of
the dangerous attack from which he suf
fered Immediately after the election. and
his friends feel great uneaslnees over his
condition.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
==ssssa s=a=s-- -
COMM IcHCIAL.

Business in most all lines was duller
than usual, but not so dun as to cause
complaint.
Chickens are too plentiful In Hous-
ton and eggs arc accommodating.
Apples advanced a half dollar on tho
barrel.
The advance in wheat expe.ted TO
raise the flour quotations.
The cotton market was dun am vr-
changed sales. 800 bales; receipts, a2f2.
Chicago December wheat gold at SlG3,
the highest price since 1891. closing at
'i.W. Ga cents above Wednesdays
close.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
THE JENNINGS BROTHERS.
Temple Houston of Texas said to
lie Their Counsel,

Guthrie. okla, December 9.--Considera-
BILE Interest has been aroused throughout
the Territory by the report that Temple
Houston OF Woodward, son OF Sam Hous-
ton OF Texas fame, has been retained to
defend the Jennings brothers and their
gang In the coming trial for train robbery
and other crimes.
A year ago during saloon row at Wood
ward, Temple Houston shot and killed
one of the Jennings brothers and seriously
wounded Al Jennings. one OF the men
whom be will defend. Frank and AL len
nings and Houston have since been sworn
enemies.
Frank Jennings Is lawyer OF no mean
ability having been very successful rs
prosecuting attorney OF Canadian county,
Oklahoma. When a young man he at
tended the University Of West Virginia,
where be studied law for two years lie
! Is not a graduate of the University OF
West Virginia, ~ was stated st he tins
! Of his capture.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
LOCAL.

Surface asphalt laid on San Jacin.o
street.
Deatah of Michael Monaghan and
Waldo Faulkner Ellis.
Convention of county Judges and
commissioners.
The press trolley ride.
ORGANIZATION OF the Texas t3bac3s
growers.
Meeting OF the San Jacinto battle
ground commission.
State convention OF colored BaptiAts.
The Light Guard hop.
spritualist convention adjourns+
The poultry show.
Hibernian election.
The Auditorium exhibit.
All Houston pleased over the engi-
neers' report on Buffalo bayou i'm
prcvement.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
SPORT.

The f.otball game resulted IN score
OF tfor San Antonio and for Hous-
ton.
Mrs. Robert F'itzsimmons said she
would not oppose her husbands wishes
In again meeting corbctt.
New York board of health corsid-
cred the prevention of the great BIZ
cycle contest on account OF cruelty
TO the riders One member believed
some OF the riders would be raving
mariiacs before Saturday night.
Choyusld says that Jeffries win like
~ defeat Sharkey.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
DOMESTIC.

A negro killed mother and four
children near Wesson. Miss. and left
another Tor dead.
The New England c5tton mill owners
recognized the advantages OF tho South
in competition and stated them.
The monetary COMMISSION Issued u
circular letter asking bankers TO no
tfy their congressman ~ their favor
able opinscus Of the plan for financial
reorganization.
Temple Houston said - nave been
retained as counsel for sae Jern.ngs
gang In Oklahoma.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10

Senator Frye, for the committee on COM
merce. today reported to the senate ad
versey bin introduced by Senator Mills
to establish a marine hospital at Sabine
Pass, Texas. He also reported adversely
bill Of Senator Mills to change the boun-
daries of the collection district of Calves
ton Texas, and make Sabine Pass a por,
of entry and create new collection dis
trict.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10

the issues that have been raised between
II and tho government of Nicaragua grow
ing out of the refusal of Nicaragua 10 re-
ceiye Inittd states minister in Captain
Merry Of California The United States
legation at Managiia, which has been closed
through the retirement OF Mr.. Baker was
permitted 10 remain closed entirely, and
Captain Merry has been ordered TO proceed
to San Juan, In Costa Rica, to take up mis-
mission thcrp
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
DISCUSSING THE TERRITORY.
A Full Hearing - Set for Next
VBurs,tuN.

Full Hearing II set for Next
Thursday.
Washingtqp, December a.-The house
committee Oh Indian affairs began its in
vestigation of the varied problems in the
Indian Territory today. 1t was a long ses.
sion and the result was call for the
Dawes commissioners and all others inter
ested to appear before 1t next Thursday,
Before the discussion OF the Territorial
troubles began, two sub committee were
| appointed, Messrs. Sherman of New York.
Curtis of Kansas. Fisher of New York Lit
| tie of Arkansas and Lewis OF Georgia were
named as the subcommittee OF the Indian
appropriation bill, and Messrs. Curtis.
Fisher, Lacy OF Iowa and Benton OF Mis-
souri, on Indian Territory matters
The session was devoted to consideration
OF senate resolution extending from jan
uary / to June 80 next the date of opera
ton OF extending the jurisdiction OF the
United States courts over most OF the
| crimes committed anywhere In Indian Ter
| rtory. No action was taken, H. being
deemed advisable 10 await further informa-
| ton from the Dawes commission aud others
in the Indian Territory.
Washington, December 9.-The condition
OF affairs in the Indian Territory formed
the principal topic OF consideration by the
senate committee on Indian affairs at It's
meeting today and a subcommittee con-
sisting Of pettigrew, Plat and Jones OF
! Arkansas was appointed to take up all the
questions involved in the government OF
this Territory. This committee was au-
thorzed to prepare bill 10 meet the sit
uation. The opening Of the committee was
unanimous that the condition OF affairs 10
so serious as 10 demand Immediate atten-
ton and several members expressed the
opinion that the Indians who are represent
ed as strenuously contendns for their
treaty rights have long since forfeited
whatever rights they may have ever pos
sessed under their agreements with the
government OF the United States.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
u,r,in Ensicy Cnse.

St. Louis, December 9.-Tne case of Mar
tin Ensley, prominent Tenncsaoean un-
der indictment on a charge Of assuming
and robbing his friend Charles d. colIlns'
of $4,000 at Meramic highlands last spr.ns.
came nm for trial in the county court at
CLAYTON today. Judge Elirseil issued an
attachment for Collins, hut he has not
been located and today when the cass
was chilled he was not present.
The case was continued until the neA'
torn If court
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
Probabilities.

Waehinetom Decrr.her 9--For Eastern
reXas-Tnreateni weather aud showers
southery winds shifting 10 hor'hWest-
erly; cool Friday evening.
CikIohoma aad Indian TerritoTy-Show-
OPS followed by cooler weather
Kansas -Fair; clearing in eastern por-
ton in the morning. colder; horthery
"Nebraska--Falr: northwesterly winds
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
RAILROADS.

Tho OCEAN rate war will create FUR
thcr trouble for the Western lines.
Tariff ON apples and potatoes was
raised.
Increase in railroad earnings.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
IL Recovering.

IT, conn, December "a report
"a New York that Henry o. Have
ie sugar king, was again in a crit
|aiuon, suffering from a relapse
Pnfounded.
W meyer is recovering 50 rapidly
"uiged in short walk this morn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
EItsN.

Affairs in Hayti assumed peace
ful and business atsituhe.
Tho attendants of the sultan tor
tUre to make them diyulse the names
of attempbers on his life.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
c.,no,ic Church Robbed.

Texarkana. Texas, December s'-some
yandal entered the Catholic church a. TINS
Mace in broad daylight yesterday ana
robbed the altar OF several valuabia oina-
ments. besides breaking open the sacr,sts
and stripping it OF the geld pieces used in
holy ceremonies.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Firebaugh. candidate for the Austin
posoffice, arrived here today.
Frank J. Lee. candidate for the Calves
ton collectorship, Is here to see Congress
man Hawley.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-10

the meeting That it's passage would pre-
clude any action upon the bin introduced
yesterday by Senator Gear proVldins
mears for foreclosing the Kansas Pacific
mortgage. 49,.