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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21

A message was received from the AS
sembly announcing that that body had
adopted the report of the Committee on
Free Conference on the general tax
levy bill.
THE TROUBLE SETTLED.
VOORHEES,, for the Senate Free Con-
ferelnce Committee, reported back fix
ing the tax rate at 4334 cents, increas-
ing the amount named in the original
Assembly bill little over $500 0Oe The
report of the committee was adopted
by a unanimous vote, and immediately
transmitted to the Assembly. Thus.
at length the tax levy bill was safely
passed and disposed Of.
ARAM NETTLED.
Aram sent the following communism
ton to the desk:
Mr.. President: AS a question Of
privilege / desire to make the following
statement in relation to the Governors
veto message to S. B. 81
This morning I received the follow
ing autograph letter from the Govern
or:
Executive Department, Sacramento,
Cal
9 Hon. E. Aram: Please state to me
in writing who drafted S. B. !, and
greatly oblige. Yours truly.
JAMES H. BUDD.'
I'm reply to the above private COM
munication l wrote the confidential LET
ter signed by me, which appears in the
veto message of this date.
While the facts stated in my conf
munication are true I submit that it
was purely confidential, was not given
for publication and am surprised that
it should have been made public
Il request that this communication
be spread on the minutes of the SEN
ate. Respectfully,
EUGENE ARAN1'
On motion of Boyce, the communi-
cation was ordered printed as request
ed.
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.
Bulla offered a resolution, which was
adopted by unanimous vote, return
ing thanks to Lieutenant Governor
Jeter for his honest and efficient SER
vices as presiding officer.
Dickinson suggested that he take the
chair to relieve the embarrassment Of
the President
The Lieutenatn-G Governor accepted
Dickinson's offer, and introduced him
as his ''relief BILL The resolution was
adopted by a rising vote.
A beautiful silver service had been
spread upon a table, and Smith was
authorized to call the tall Lieutenant
Governor before the bar
PRESENTATION
Smith was at his best in making the
presentation. and was peculiarly happy
in turning compliments to the Demo-
cratic Lieutenant-Gove and his
compliments were evidently heartfelt.
He appeared to voice the entire Senate
when he spoke of the ability, honesty
and integrity and his effort was APP
plauded to the echo He asked that
the gift of the Senate be accepted in
the spirit it was rendered.
Lieutenant-Govtrnor Jeter responded,
asking the Senators. collectively and in
civduaily, to accept his lasting graft
tude and heartfelt thanks. He accept
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21
After Recess.

1t was 2:45 o'clock p. m. when the
Senate was called to order, though the
Senate clock still pointed at the 11:2o
mark.
The joint resolution providing for
submitting to the people the question Of
calling a constitutional convention was
adopted by vote of 81 to 2, and i'm
mediately transmitted to the Assem-
bly,.
S. c. A. 81, to propose an amendment
to Article XII, relating to the CONSOLE
dation of city and county governments,
was adopted, SO to O.
A. c. A. 81, proposing to the people
an amendment to Section 2, Article ",
relating to dividing the sessions Of the
Legislature. providing for a recess of
| thirty days after the first month, was
adopted by a vote of % to 6.
A. c. A. So, proposing to the people an
amendment to Section 6, Article TX,
relative to grammar schools, was read.
Smith opposed the amendment on the
ground that it's provisions practically
placed grammar schools in the position
now occupied by high schools.
Bulla spoke for the amendment sub
hitting that as the Constitution now
stood only grammar and primary
schools could be reached by the school
fund.
The amendment was adopted, 30 to 6.
The Conference Committee appointed
on S. B. 40, relating to the appropria-
ton for better ventilation of the Capt.
tol building, reported, recommending
that the Senate recede form it's amend
ment and fix the appropriation at
$50, 900 instead of $4,000 The Sem
ate recedeG by a vote of p to IA.
Wilmington, for the Conference Com
mittee on the tax levy bill, reported
that an agreement had not been
reached and recommended the appoint
ment of a committee on free confer
ence.
Dickinson offered a resolution provid
ing that committee of five, to be
composed of Dickinson, Boyce, Gleaves,
Simpson and Morehouse, be appointed
to visit and investigate all State insti-
tutions, and to report at the thirty
third session of the Legislature
The Democrats raised a cry against
the adoption of the resolution, and
Dickinson finally withdrew it.
A. J. R. Z, urging Congress to make
an appropriation for the improvement
of the channel between San Francisco
Bay and Antioch, was adopted, SO to L.
A. c. A. 10, to amend Section II, Ar
| ticle XIII, by providing that persons
voting at a general election shall be
exempt from the payment of poll tax
was lost, 16 to 10.
S. G. A. {, relating to water rights and
providing that Mayors may veto water
ordinances, lost, II to -
A. C. A 80, to amend Section 1, Ar
ticle XIII, relative to revenue and tax
alton, lost, to 10.
A. G. A. 40, relating to revenue and
taxation, lost, 8 to IS.
S. c. R. 80, relative to the imprison-
ment of seamen for desertion, adopted
Dickinson again offered his resolution
providing for the appointment of a COM
mittee to visit and investigate State
institutions, having substituted the
names of Chapman and Prisk for
Gleaves and Morehouse. The resolution
was adopted.
AT o:3o the Senate still clock still
pointing at the hour of 11:25, a recess
was taken until 11:50, the Lieutenant
Governor stating that he would drop
around again in about two and half
hours.
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(2l5ls{SlOII} IllH(< CO.,
Hints as to
Styles and Fashions.

Ifyou desire any information re-
garding Dress Goods-quality of
material, latest styles. newest de-
signs, how to make up suitable
combinations, how to select suit
able trimmings-please call at our
Dress Goods counter, where you
will find competent salespeople to
give full information in an intelli-
gent and satisfactory manner.
Every point of detail will be cheer
fully explained whether you desire
to purchase or not.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21
IN THE ASSEMBLY.
The Thirty Second Session Closes
With Much Redfire.

The last and stormiest day Of the
Assembly's thirty-second session closed
last night.
By the terms of a concurrent resolu-
ton the Senate and Assembly were to
have adjourned sine die at 1890, high
noon. But 1890 never came. At least,
it never came by the two Assembly
clocks. Resolutions of extension of
time and all other devices to that end
failed, and gave way to the time-hon-
back the clocks.
There were not hours enough in the
day for the sensations that tumbled
over each other to get first to the sur
face. Friday was by no means a day
of peace, but Saturdays scenes charac-
terized a day of disorder unprecedented.
After the opening invocation and roll
call the first business was
THE TAX LEVY.
The earliest consideration was given
to A. B. $50, the tax levy bill. The
Senate had amended it, passed as
amended and transmitted it to the
House.
The Senate amendment provided for
an increase of tax rate sufficient to
raise the revenue of the forty-ninth
fiscal year from S2343,60 to $3,O93,-
600, and of the f1ftieth fiscal year from
50, 4O3, 6O2 to 1888, 600, AN increase for
the two years of 1899, 996.
Guy, Chairman of the Committee on
Ways and Means, spoke at length on
the labors of the committee. They had.
he said, made an exhaustive and care
full study of the situation and knew
that they had provided for an efficient
though not extravagant administration
Of the government. He asked the House
to refuse concurrence.
Caminetti concurred in the position of
Guy.
VALENTINE FOR THE AMEND
MENT
Valentine took a different position;
while he wished as much as anyone to
keep taxation down, he wanted the
State to pay it's just debts. He had
consulted the Controller, who had given
him the following figures:
On July 1st there will be in the treas
ury So, Al, O33 65. Against this there
will be drawn $1,46O,5S6 for the bal
ance of appropriations; $250,O0O for the
orphans dIlu udlI-OI pIduS Iu1iu, FiiOf
600 for the Indian war claims; $685. 90
for the salary of the third Judge for
Santa Clara County; $1,000 for salary
for the Commissioner of Public Works.
This makes $1.S29. G34 to be deducted
from the treasury surplus, and leaves
that 81 1857 900 in the treasury, instead
of S1,6OO,0O0 as the figures have been
stated.
For the two fiscal years it is necessary
to have $780, 900 in the general fund
and $4, 625, 600 in the school fund. max
ing $10,92t,OO0 instead of the SO, GOO, 900
stated in the original bill. In other
words, according to the Controllers
figuers, the tax bill is million and
a quarter short of the absolute needs
of the State.
A DRAMATIC SITUATION.
Valentine was in the midst of a
strong argument for the amendment
when the curtain went up on a scene
absolutely without precedent in the
States history.
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Attractive
Novelties.

Velveteen Bags in dark colors,
with gold metal tops and chains.
81. These exceeding attractive
bags are for holding various small
articles, opera glasses, etc.
Changeable Silk Chatelaine
Bags, small size, with gold gilt
chain and hook to attach to belt.
6oc.
A new fad, Silver Metal Coin
Purses, with long chains to sus-
pend from neck. 45c.
Bustles and Hip Pads COM
bined; almost as light as feather.
45c and SOC.
Special value in Children
School Handkerchief; white, with
neat colored borders, sc.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21

Section 1880 Of the Code of Civil Pro-
cedure, relating to witnesses, and 1913.
by Holloway, regulating the width OF
tires upon wagons and other vehicles to
be used upon the public roads and
highways in the State.
The message also contained COM
munication relating to the general tax
levy bill. which will be found in full
in another column.
At 12:15 o'clock, by every watch in
the Senate, a recess was taken until
11:45 o'clock a. m. However, the
clocks in the chamber persistently
pointed at 11:25, and the clocks Of the
Senate went"
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pered with or so worded by mistake as
to render it wholly nugatory He had
voted for the bill as amended, but on
this discovery changed his vote to no,
with an explanation. The error was
technical. but fatal, and the votes
changed from aye to no with the rapidity
of flock of sheep following their lead
er over ditch.
SOME EXPLANATIONS
In connection with the above bill and
the unpleasant scene of Friday after
noon, Jones rose to question of privi-
lege and said he desired to place himself
right before the House. He had claimed
constantly that he had the authority of
Senator Androus, author of the bill, to
withdraw it from the Assembly files,
and several of his friends had corrobor-
ated him, but Caminetti had directly
contradicted him. He therefore sub
mitted to the House the following letter
which he requested should be printed
in the journal:
State Senate, Secretary's Desk, Cal
ifornia Legislature.
Sacramento, March 90, 1897
Hon. l.. E. Jones-Dear Sir: At your
request 1 state that some week or ten
days since 1 fully authorized you to
withdraw S. B. 314, and since that time
we have had no communication, verbal
or written, upon the subject. Yours
truly, S. N. ANDROUS
Caminetti with subdued and concil-
iatory manner also rose to a question of
privilege. He regretted what had hap
pened Friday and he now believed
cfo
also had letter from Androus stating
that in hurried moments talk in the
corridor when Caminetti asked him if
he had given his consent to anyone
Thursday night to withdraw the bill he
had answered no. forgetting the circum-
stances of his talk with Jones some days
before.
Amid the applause engendered by this
happy condition of things, Hart North
moved that Caminetti and Jones be al
lowed to kiss and make up.
NOT so PLEASANT.
The ugly shadow had not quite
passed. Shanahan rose to a question
Of privilege and in his violent way
declared that if the two letters lust
read were printed on the journal his
protest must also go there He de-
clared that no Senator had a right to
authorize the withdrawal of a bill
which was on the files of the House
and therefore its property He demand
ed his protest recorded and a dozen
men were on their feet with points of
order fairly buzzing from the ends Of
their index fingers. There were angry
words. too, when the gavel fell sharp
ly and Speaker Coombs said:
Gentlemen of the Assembly, I have
this to say: The scenes which have
characterized the closing days of this
Assembly would shame any audience
ever gathered anywhere. AS a Cali
fornian 1 have blushed to look upon
them. Gentlemen, we have had
enough"
ALL OVER.
A great silence fell, and there was a
happy result later, during the evening
session, when Jones first and Caminetti
and Shanahan afterward, withdrew all
remarks of a personal nature and apoI-
ogized for any offense to the Assem-
bly,. At the suggestion of the Speaker
and on motion of Wright all ac-
counts of the difficulty, together with
the offending words, were expunged
from the journal.
THE COYOTE HOWL.
The next sensational event Of the
morning was the report of the Re-
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21
Spring OverCoats.

Four splendid styles in Mems
Spring Overcoats, or a" Top
Coats" as they are called. Made
of medium or light-colored covert
cloths, with either plain or Tapped
seams and patch pockets. Will
especially interest young men.
Prices, $40 IS and SIS.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21

Thanks were returned to Sergeant
alarms Blackburn.
Lieutenant-Govern Jeter returned
thanks for the uniform courtesy shown
him by the Senators. and at % O'Clock
this morning, on motion of Morehouse,
the Senate adjourned sine die.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21
CO!Ored Grenadines.

A dainty, new dress trimming for
vest fronts. ETC., can be seen in our
New Figured Gauzy Grenadine,
which can be made to combine
with any color. As a contrast for
black there is nothing prettier.
Prices, 81 so and s. yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21
Silk BrOCades.

Rich Black Figured Gros Grain
Silks, in about six new patterns,
can be seen at our Silk counter.
Excellent value for csc yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21
Black Figured Silks.

Black Silks are still in demand
for separate skirts and waists. We
have on hand some excellent values
in pretty patterns "a inches wide at
64c.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21
New Arrivals.

Plain colors and rich. change
able effects in our special value
Taffeta Silks. For waists, lining
and underskirts we have the new
est colors. Price, 75c.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21
Black Silks at ST Is.

Beautiful designs can be had in
our Heavy Black Figured eros
Grain Silks, about 22 inches wide,
at 81 Is ward.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21
POngeeS. 25C.

Wide Pongee Silks in natural
tan color, width 26 inches. for
shirt waists, underwear, etc. Price,
CSC yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21
Dainty Enameled
Watches, $40.

Small Gold-hlled Watches for
women. The backs beautifully
and artistically enameled in colors.
We guarantee them to be good
tlmekeepers. Price. $40.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21
Sale of
Mems Hats.

We have placed on sale an
other lot of Mems Felt Fee
dora Hats (indented crowns).
These Hats are even better in
quality than the former lots.
They are in the latest spring
styles, and either black or
brown. Sale Price, CSC.
LOT D We shall also
place on Our counters Mems
Soft Black Felt Hats in sizes
s. and 7 only. Having only
these two sizes we have re-
duced theprice to close to 39c.
They formerly sold for much
more.
Dark Covert Suitings.
Excellent value in our two
toned Mixed Covert Suiting,
so inches wide, at 73c yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21
ChalliS.

Cream Ground Satin Challis in
twenty patterns; reduced to nc
yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21
WOmen'S Fine
Lace Shoes. 81.

I One of Our newest and
best styles in Women's Fine
I Shoes for spring and sum-
mer is Of very fine kid, mar
row coin toe last, stylish kid
tips and black cloth tops.
I We anticipate a large sale
for this shoe, as it is almost
Sure to prove a strong favor
tie.
I Polished Cedar Lead Pen
ellis, the kind that used to be
1 25c a dozen. While they last
=, 12c a dozen.
Hair Brushes, Sc. Combs,
| Sc. These are much better
quality than the price would
( indicate.
) W0snCfn-L
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-21
At Night.

A message was received from the AS
sembly announcing that that body had
adopted the report of the Committee on
Free Conference on the general tax
levy bill.
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Continued on Eleventh Pagel
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-11
ORDWAY News.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
cattle to Frank Van Dyne of Rush
Greek.
Bert Atkinson and q. W. Mea-
dor of Rocky Ford were in town
on business Friday.
DR.. Rafiington. dentist, of Ellis,
KS, was in town Friday. He
makes trip here about every
three months.
Many from here attended the
Inaugural ball at Olney and re-
port a splendid time.
The basket social at Farra's hall
on Saturday evening for the bene-
fit of the Literary society was a
grand success. I. b. Hutch auc-
toned off the baskets, each bring
ing a good price and furnished an
abundance of amusement. A large
sum was realized from the sale OF
the baskets, placing the society
In good standing financially.
Hez Enyart of Rocky Ford was
here last Sunday.
These fine days the farmers are
busy plowing and sowing grain.
There will be a grand Masque.
rade ball at Farra's hall March II.
All are cordially invited.
Mrs. G. w. Corey entertained
her Sunday school class at the
parsonage on the evening OF
March 8.
Jack Phillips came over from
Holly's ranch Saturday.
Sam Andrews of Olney was
down Saturday on business.
/ F. A. Hodge took in the sights
at Pueblo last Monday.
E. G. Graham and wife and e.
F. Piper and wife spent last Sum-
day at Manzanola.
P. G. Dunlap and James Mock
have been putting in q cistern at
the Shumate residence.
DR.. Frazer was called to Haswell
the first of the week to attend the
daughter of d. b. Cline. She
had an attack of membranous
Group but is now convalescent.
Our artesian well has been COM
pleted. We have a great abund-
ance of the finest of water which
rises to within six feet of the sur.
face.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-11
NOTICE OF SALE or DITCH STOCK.

WHEREAS, stecie 4 Mniou werc on tho
18th day Of November. 1855, tho owncrx OF
@ fSri Fsr%crs' % r. piseh S, Company. which shares
Of stock are represented by two stock ccrtia.
Gates OF said company. numbered respectively
whereas, on the said iith day OF November.
1spo. At their annual meeting. the stockhotd.
ers OF tho Oxford Farmcrs' Ditch Company
each . and T every % share Of the capital sioci q
aaid company. which levy Was made by 2 ma.
Jority voic Of all the stockhoidcrs. either IN
OF making such asscsslncnt; by virtue of
which the shares Of stock above named. b.
aggregate amount Of s'p,5o,
Tho assessment niadc against each Of said
shares OF etock above named. were mAuo
.s.in., them as their ~. so..'on nset T.
good repair the ditch Of tho oxford Farmers
Ditch Company. and
whcrca.,on tho slth day of November. 1904.
iss ins tSsrSsotore "sSS $ " been 'y"' duly si"sn
TO To- tho owners OF said shares OF stock. tho
Ditch Company. under and ~ virtue Of the
bylaws OF the said company. and in pur.u.
ance of the statute OF tho state OF Colorado
forfeited TO tho said company the shares OF
stock above named. on account Of tho asscss-
mcnt thereon rrmaining unpaid,
intcrvcncd since said shares Of stock weru
declared forfeited. aud the same remaining
unrcdeCmed. ana IN pursuAnCc Oh an Otucr OF
the Board Of Directors OF The oxfori Farm.
ers' Ditch Company made at = special meet.
ing OF said Board. held ut tho company's ofiico
In Fowler, Colorado. on the 5th day OF Fcbru.
ary. 1891. directing me to sell cach AND All OF
nay said assessments above named. with pom
altics thereon. ] will. At the postofhcc door. 10
Fowler, Colorado. on tho 18th day OF March.
1891. at tho hour of 10 O'Clock a. M. sell 70 tho
shares of stock and all interest therein ".
longing to the above named owners. said
sale will be made for the purpose OF paying
each aud every share of the same and tho
penalty thereon at the rate of per cent per
month from the lst day of April 1894. TIL tho
date of this sale. together with all cost incl
above named, or so much thereof as may bc
necessary, will be sold subject to an assess.
mcnt OF si9GJ levied against the same on tho
10th day OF November. 1set. with penalty
from the 10th day OF December. 1syt till tho
day OF this sale, and subject. also. TO another
assessment OF St.sj. levied against said
shares OF stock on the list day q scptcmbcr.
pcr cent per month from the lst day OF Feb
ruary. 1895, I'll the day Of this sale: anl also.
subject to another assessment OF Sol lcv'
day Of September. 1890, with penalty on fis.ts
of said assessment at the ratc OF one per cent
per month from November 1. 1896. TIL the day
Of this sale. aud with likc penalty on 49,
ary, 1881. Till the day OF this sale
All of said last named assessments wcro
mndc against said shares Of stock rs their
lust portion nee a '-v to keep In good repair
the ditch Of the Cxfor Farmers Ditch Com
pany.
!ycn under nv hald api ses SEcksrE as.s ssh day
si.ii Treasurer
of tho OK ford Farmers Ditch Company.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-11
THE GOLDEN RULE.
Rocky Ford.
Geo. w. Oles, the American vielinist,
At the Opera House Saturday evening,
March IL Read Thea faafimoninla.

OeO. w. OleS, t00 American SlOunlSts >
At the Opera House Saturday evening,
March 13. Read these testimonials:
Rev. A. ]. Swarts of Chicago says: u
never heard violinist who can compare
with him. 1t is impossible to tell you
how hc performs such wonderful feats.
Inspiration and the genius Of music hold
Q magic influence in his brain. the bow
an instrament giving cadences ss in the
dream Of song"
Rev. J. J. Brayton Of Clifton Springs,
N. Y, writes: "Since Ole Bull, Geo. w.
Oles II the Wizard Of tho violin. His
touch makes II alive and puts into the
earthly body an unearthly soul. The in
strument In his hands is simply a voice
Of every passion, sentiment and emotion
Of the human soul; or, il he will have il
90, becomes an echo Of all natures tones
the wind soughing through the trees.
branches, the brooklet warblng close by
and Niagara roaring in tho distance. Il
seems question whether tho music II in
the man or the instrument but you can
not separate them-the twain are ono. !
am we'll acquainted with Prof. Oles and
like him, for he 10 a man and q gentle
man apart from his violin. but you viii
not know hlm till he speaks to you
through his instrument. Il Is to him a
sixth sense, combining all the properties
OF the five. None ever went who did not
at once forget tho cost Of the ticket and
remember only the pleasure and benefit
received"
Equally flattering endorsements could
Be cited from such representative author
itics m @. w. Hunt, director Of the Erie
Conservatory Of music, Erie. Pa; E. J.
Hoenshel. Pres. Campbell University,
Holton, Kans.: Mrs. daston Boyd, OK.
president Of the Worlds Fair Board for
the state OF Kansas and member Of the
Worlds Council Of Music.
Here il one sample Of his many prcss
notices: George w. Oles, tho violinist.
is visiting in Muskegon. He played
.Ncnrcr My God TO Theo" on fiddle in
the Methodist church Sunday night, on
which occasion the audience went wild
with cnthusinsm.-Dctroit Journal.
Seats on sale at kearby's. Reserved
seats 35c; regular, 25c; children loo.