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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
EIGHTY YEARS OLD.
The Reception Last Evening to
Deacon w. K. Strong.

At Calvary Baptist Church last ev-
ening a large company of eager, ex-
pectant, joyous friends assembled to
do honor to the eightieth birthday an
niversary Of Deacon w. r. Strong, so
long identified with this city as a
prominent business man, an esteemed
citizen, and an earnest and devoted
Christian.
The church was taStefully decOra ted
with roses, callas and geraniums, while
upon the pulpit platform, resting upon
an easel was large portrait of Mr.
Strong and small daguerreotype taxi
en- fifty years ago. when he was about
thirty years of age.
The programme consisted of a vocal
duet by Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Macfar-
lane, solo by Miss Cady, some of the
older hymns and series of addresses.
The fact was brought out that for sew
enty years Mr.. Strong had been a
protesting Christian, and that his life,
amid all its vicissitudes, had been sus-
tanned by heroic Christian faith.
Rev. A. c. Herrick, for several years
his pastor in this church, bore strik-
ing tribute to the royal worth, the
dauntless courage the wide sympathy
and interest in everything that tended
to the betterment of the city, and the
munificent gifts he had made to this
end He called him Dynamo Strong
to characterize his power to make
| things 60
Mr.. Herrick's speech was a very hap
by one and did not fail to give due
credit to Mrs. Strong as the angel of
the household
Kew. A. j. Sturtevant, in an admirable
address, bore emphatic testimony to
the large place Deacon Strong had
taken in the life and work of his de-
nomination, in the city and throughout
the State, so that wherever Calvary
Baptist Church was mentioned it was
associated with his name, while every
enterprise of the Baptist denomination
in the State had felt his effective touch
and his impress had been inwrought
with all its life from the day when
there were not more than fifty Baptists
In the State until the present day of
prosperity when there are 10000.
Rev. A. b. Banks followed with an
eloquent portrayal of the new day that
is dawning, where the hero shall not
be the warrior. but the glorious bringer
VI the DieSSlHSS OF peace, WHEN the
praises shall no longer be sung for the
great ones of the world alone, but the
church ceasing from its long indiffer
ence, shall begin to give its need of
honor to those who have humbly borne
the burdens and faithfully fought the
battles for the truth. This occasion
to night he felt to be the harbinger of
that new and better day.
Robert Williamson, for many years
Mr.. Strong's partner in business and a
yoke-fellow with him in the burdens
and self-sacrifices for Calvary Church
during all its history, bore testimony to
the conscientious and devoted life, to
the fidelity with which his old friend
had chung to principle and to the in
terests of the church during the time
of financial disaster
Mr. Strong made brief response, full
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
BUCOLIC PARADISE.
A Spot in Old Sonoma Where People
Seldom Die.

l.. L. Lewis has returned from a two
weeks visit to his beautiful thousand
acre ranch near FL Verona, Sonoma
County.
Mr.. Lewis brought with him some
large and beautiful lemons of the Sicily
variety. grown on his place He also
has thriving little orange orchard and
a large vineyard. The farm is one of
the best in Sonoma. 1t is watered by
scores of living springs, and a stream
runs through Cor close by iD from which
Mr.. Lewis says he caught a nice mess of
fine big trout in a short time.
The ranch is known as the "Yulupe,"
an Indian term signifying everything.
1t derives it name from a spring that
is known to all the Indians in that sec
ton, who come from far and near to
drink the water Mr.. Lewis says there
is an Indian living on the ranch who is
now 1851 years old, and who believes he
Will live forever if not removed from the
presence of that spring. He was a very
old man when Hrs. Lewis, whose
parents formerly owned the ranch, was
a child.
Mr. Lewis says this old Indian is hale
and hearty, and puts in his time saving
wood and doing other hard work.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
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 eligibil-
| 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
a sumemr resort for health, recreation,
outdoor sports, sympathy with nature
and informal socia bility. 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 a 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
board will be furnished at monthly
rate of $50 person; and rooms on the
third floor with board at monthly
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
tain scenery to be enjoyed from the
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 p. 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 accommodate
tfOil. mus DOtH III SOihS anu III 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 time in the high al
titudes of the SierTas 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 50, Union Trust Building, San
Francisco.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
EASTERN STAR.
Naomi Chapters Anniversary an
Visitation by Grand Officers.

Naomi Chapter, No. SO, Order of
Eastern Star, celebrated its eighteenth
anniversary last night and also well
coined the Grand Worthy Matron, Mrs.
Ella T. Hall, and District Deputy Grand
Matron, Mrs. Annie S. Blowers, who
made their annual visitation to the
chapter.
The chapter room was beautiful pic
ture with its floral decorations and the
points adorned with flowers of appro-
pirate colors. The room was decorated
with a profusion of the choicest buds
of the garden, with a triumphal arch
in the east of Gala lilies, being sur
mounted by blazing star, containing
a 36," the number of the chapter.
The dining hall was decorated with
green pennants, running to the center
of the room, where massive basket of
pink orchids hung. AT the head of the
room was a table for the Grand Offic-
ers, and four long tables were filled
with everything that could be wished
for, until they fairly groaned with the
generous supply of viands.
Among those present were Past
Grand Matron Mrs. Gillispie, Past AS
sOciate Grand MatrOn Mrs. Kate Boyd,
Past Associate Grand Matron Mrs.
Florence Miller, Past Associate Grand
Matron Mrs. Mayhem, Associate Grand
Conductress Mrs. Forbes, and number
of matrOns of other chapters.
After the initiation ceremonies were
concluded, speeches We're in order and
the Grand MatrOn, District Deputy
Grand MatrOn and others made effect
i've addresses, and a pleasing pro-
gramme was rendered.
Those present then adjourned to the
banquet room, where they did full JUS
tice to the viands on the tables.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
SOUGHT DEATH BY POISON.
Daniel B. MethVen'S Attempt TO Kill
Himself.
He Bewails the Fact That a Tale
Friends Affection for Him
Had Waned.

A young man named Daniel 3. Meth
ven, living at 1928 Fourth street, at
tempted to commit suicide last night
by swallowing a dose of Paris green.
He would have succeeded had not DR..
Strader reached him soon after and
reived him of the poison. AT late
hour he was improving, and will proba-
bly, recover. Young Methven's mother
lives at Antioch, and she was tele-
grahped for.
The young man went about it in
premediated manner, as was shown by
a lot of stuff he had written and head
ed, ITO all Whom 1t May Concern" 1t
was of a most gloomy character and
shows that he is a person of very weak
mind
He wrote of the deep affection that
some patient in the Railroad Hospital
had manifested for him and how,
when he called to see him, his friend
"stroked his cheek so tenderly." He
adds: Il never had anyone show so
much affection for me, and it touched
my heart as nothing else could have
done, and l have loved him dearer
than my life ever since. He says he
thinks as much of me as he ever did,
but his talk and actions prove to the
contrary"
After going on at some length be-
moaning the waning affection of his
friend the strange youth concludes that
portion of the manuscript:
My health has always been poor
and the strain of all these troubles has
been too much for me. The only reason
have not done this before taken poi
SOM is the thought of my poor mo-
Their 1t will break her heart. May God
give her strength and comfort when
/ am gone. / am in my sane mind and
realize what this means for me. May
God have mercy on my soul.
(Signed) Daniel B. Methven."
Then he writes number of requests,
of which these are samples:
Il want to be buried in Sacramento
at night. My life has been dark one,
and in darkness / want to pass out of
it.
II would like these friends for my
pallbearers: Claude Dodge, Frank De
Kiso, Annas Thomas and James Davis.
Il don't want my friends to go to any
more expense than possible but want
everything to be black that can be.
Il don't want any flowers on my
grave unless they are black, or the
darkest colors that can be obtained
Il want my headboard to be black
with inscription carved in.
Il want all rolling mill friends to
have the privilege of seeing me before
/ am laid to rest.
Il want services to be held at the
Sixth-street Presbyterian Church at
1:30 p. M
After making disposition of a number
OF small articles-photograhp paint
ing materials, etc, he writes
Il want - to have all the keep
sakes that - has given me except the
ring on my finger"
Another sheet contains a list of his
honest debts These foot up $3S 80
In ten sheets of closely written mat
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
PERSONAL MENTION.

H. H Edwards of Woodland is at
the Golden Eagle.
Miss Nellie Siddons is on a visit to
friends in San Francisco.
7. w. Street of Sonora, Tuolumne
County, is at the Golden Eagle.
Lawyer F. c. Lusk is down from
Chico attending the Supreme Court.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ Day and Miss Es-
sic Day of San Francisco are visiting
the city.
Miss Mabel Lambert of Oakland is
visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Israel Luce
of this city
General H. 3. Davidson, formerly
Deputy Secretary of State, now resi-
dent of Contra Costa, is visiting the
city.
George Senf ("Graphy'O, the oldtime
operator of the Western Union and for
so many years the popular local man
ager here, left last night for San Fran
CISCO where he has been appointed to
an important position in the general of
flee Of the company. Mr.. Semi has
many friends here from whom he found
it hard to tear away.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13

struck and the shaft detected so as to
make further progress impossible.
Nothing daunted Mr. Keyes moved his
plant eight feet further west and tried
again, and though in the last well he
has struck many round and smooth
cobbes of probably twenty pounds
weight, patience and persistence won
the day and now the gas from the
well surges with rush and noise like
that of a miniature cyclone.
Just how deep the well is Mr.. Reyes
does not state. That is his secret. 1t
may be 500 and it may be 5000 feet.
To tell the depth of the hole would be
to tell the world just about how much
money 1t would take to secure flow
of gas which would prove a bonanza
for anyone
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
SUPREME COURT.
The New Commissioners and Their
Officers Appointed.

Under the provisions of an Act of the
last Legislature the Supreme Court yes
terday appointed Commissioners to as
sist that tribunal in disposing of the
business coming before it. The ap-
pointees are l. S. Belcher, Niles Searles,
John Haynes, E. w. Britt and n. P.
Chapman.
D. B. Woolf was appointed Secretary
for such Commissioners. He is a resi-
dent of San Francisco
A. W. North was appointed Bailiff of
the court, vice w. H. Russell North
is Assemblyman from the Yolo District.
The salary is S125 per month.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
FUR TEN THOUSAND.
Charles Heisen's Damage Suit Against
w. j. Hull and j. G. Davis.

Charles Heisen, by his attorney, Mar
tin Devine, has brought an action
against w. ]. Hull and James G. Davis
for $4,000 damages for alleged false
and malicious prosecution.
1t will be remembered that last week
Heisen was examined on a charge OF
forgery, in connection with an order for
the wages of W. j. Hull, a railroad en-
ploye, whose power of attorney was
also held by Davis to collect his wages
He was acquitted
The complaint against Heisen was,
the latter ealleges, issued at the in
stance of Hull and Davis, wherefore
plaintiff asks for damages in the sum
named and costs.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
NATIVE DAUGHTERS.
Califia ParlOr's Visit to Their Wood
land Sisters.

On Tuesday evening quite large del
egation from Califia Parlor N. D. G..
W., went to Woodland to pay a fra
ternal visit to Woodland Parlor, No.
90
Woodland Parlor, though so recently
organized, is in very fiourishing con-
dition, and extended a most cordial
welcome to the visitors. An excellent
programme was rendered after which
all repaired to the banquet hall to en-
joy ice cream and cake.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
(ZI3l SE55!I5|a llal, lsSSS0
Entirely New Styles in
Mems Felt Hats.

Our New York buyer sends US
some Summer Felt Hats for men.
stating that they are of a new
style greatly in vogue there. The
hats are decidedly handsome, and
it is little wonder that they are
having a run" They somewhat
resemble the popular Fedora shape
but have bands with colored edges.
Pearl or light tan color. s..
The "Ceisha, a soft felt hat
with perfectly straight brim; no
curl to the edge. 81 so. This
hat comes in brown, steel or black
A nurl-edge stiff hat, with me-
dunn full crown and stiff brim with
flat edge. 81 so. This shape is
patented one and can only be seen
in Sacramento at our stores.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
Clothing for
Particular Men.

Men of taste buy our Readyto-
Wear Clothing and find that ii
meets every requirement.
Hundreds of men-we might
say thousands of men-in Sacra-
mento are wearing our $40, SIS
and $50 suits, and they are among
the bestdressed people in town.
As far as fit is concerned we en-
ploy a frst-class tailor on the prem
ises to make alterations if necessary,
and permit no garment to leave the
house which is not perfect in that
respect.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
Hotel Arrivals.

yesterday: Matt H. Stork, New Or
leans; J. G. Swinnerton, Stockton; H
B. Davidson, Contra Costa; H. Hirsch-
man, Horace w. Day, New York: H.
H. Edwards, Woodland; T. w. Street,
Sonora; Mr.. and Mrs. w P. Edwards
Eldridge; H K. Freeman, Chicago:
Mrs. NJ. 7. Barnett, A. Gibson, NJ. D.,
Reno, New; G.. E. Powell, S. L. Jones'
Mr.. and Mrs. f. M. Day, Miss Essie
Day, VIM. Harris, II. c. Peck, San
Francisco
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
WeinStOCk Lubin C Co, 4OO-4L2 X Street, Sacramento

ter the Respondent youth gives a his
tory of himself from childhood, and
detailed account of the domestic affairs
Of his family, which should not con-
Germ the public.
1t is apparent from all that he wrote
that the young man has been Of most
respondent temperament, forever
brooding over imaginary troubles, and
that the veriest trif1es had been mag
nified to awful proportions.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
Not the New William Tell.

Stefan Bauman. who on Tuesday filed
a petition in Insolvency. is not the pro-
prietor of the New William Tell House,
as stated yesterday
Messrs. Imhof & Wunder proprietors
of the New William Tell House, are hap
Ply to say that they are far from being
inSnlNentS
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
Rode the Flying Horses.

In mentioning those who ministered
to the pleasure of the orphans during
their outing at Oak Park on Tuesday the
name of Selvestio Delmue proprietor of
the merry -go-round, was omitted.
Mr.. Delmue ran his flying horses all
day for the little ones, and this was one
of the pleasantest features of the oc-
casion
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
A Public Benefit.

From the Providence (R. L. Journal
| here IS no doubt that
the department store has
worked a marked change in
the commercial world. It has
upset previous conditions and
caused much inconvenience
to the small shop-owners.
Bot at the same time it has
beyond question been Of gen.
eral public benefit. 1t has
sold goods cheaper to the con-
sumner, improved the system
Of delivering these goods and
presented the purchaser with
a wider range for choice.
The shopkeeper ought to be
taken into consideration, but
when all is said and done the
needs and desires of the pub
lie itself are Of first import
ance.
"If the department store
furnishes the community with
better goods at lower prices
what is to be done about it :?
The public always has
bought and always will buy
in the cheapest market. 1t
will not be swayed by senti-
ment in matters affecting the
pocketbook.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
WOmen'S Crash
Suits, So so and 81.

Crash Suits will be extensively
worn during the summer months.
We have jaunty Crash Suit
with blazer jacket and perfect
hanging skirt for So so.
Swell Crash Suits in REFER style
can be had at 81.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
A Handsome Benefit.

The net proceeds of the ball given by
the Ancient Order of Hibernians on st.
Patrick's Day for the benefit of ST. Jo-
seph's Convent, amounted to $500 40
and the Sisters of Mercy thankfully &C
knowledge the receipt of that sum.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13

Visitors to our store comment
daily on the exceptionally fine line
of Shirt Waists which we show.
On entering the department at
least fifty styles can be seen at a
glance These waists are not only
pleasing to the eye, but every one
of them is the best value possible
for the money.
Percale Waists and other fine
cottons soc, 75c and 81.
Novelties in Shirt Waists of
Laffet lawns, dimities, sheer or
CANDIES, grass cloths and new cot
ton fabrics, 81 so to S..
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13

Of feeling and appreciation of those
tokens of regard.
Tables were spread in the vestry
laden with good things and adorned
with beauty. The happy company
showed their appreciation of the care
which the good ladies Of Calvary
Church had taken to commemorate
this eventful day, and then departed
singing God Be With You Till We
Meet Again"
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13

Ter, Annie York, Ruby Siller, Florence
White. Edith White, Robbie Shamrock
Frank Ryan, Bruce Guthrie, Elmo
Luhrs. Eddie Siller, George Siller
Adolph Teichert, Karl Fisher, Carl
InhrS
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
Lawn Suits, 81 so.

Women's stylish Lawn Suits in
dark or light colors, beautifully
made; bolero jackets with white
fronts and ruffle skirt. Price
81 so.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
TWO=tOned
Sailor Hats, So 25.

Have you seen the latest effects
in White Sailor Hats with colored
and ribbon bands to
match We have them at s. Is,
and in navy blue, red and brown
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
Black Silk BrOCades.

The very latest designs in rich
Black Figured Silks. Large scroll
and novelty patterns can now be
had. Superb qualities at ST Is,
81 SO aud 81 IS yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
VeIVeteens.

This season we have Velveteens
with a silk-like finish and in all
shades from the most delicate pink
or blue to dark colors and black.
The quality is decidedly extra for
the price-5oc yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
Hose Supporters.

The original Lindsay Hose Sup
porters with button fastening. AL
ways favorite. Women's size in
black, with gored belt, Ioc; misses
size, double strap, &c; child's
size, &c.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
Carpets.
Mems Spring
Underwear. 75C,

Natural Gray Undershirts and
Drawers for spring wear and with
just enough cotton in them to pre-
vent shrinking, at 75c per gar
ment; silk stitched. ribbed cuffs
and bottoms and otherwise we'll
made.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13

We began yesterday Remnant
Sale of China and Glassware.
There are things of use to every
housekeeper, and especially at the
prices marked on them.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13
White Dotted Swiss.

We have a great many patterns
and all of them good ones in White
Swiss at Ioc and I5c yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-13

Shirts to Be
Proud Of


Shirts have been made for us by a
large house in Troy, N. Y. Times
innumerable other manufacturers
have tried to draw away our trade.
They have never succeeded, be-
cause they have never offered bet
ter shirts than we have at 75c, 81
and 81 IS.
So we are beginning to think
that these White Shirts are some
thing of which we should be par
ticularly proud, and that we ought
to "push them to the 'front.' more
than we do.