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The record-union., 1897-01-15
JOHNSON Will BOX SHARKEY'
To-Nisht'S Glove Carnival at the Old
Pavilion.
Six Four.Round Bouts, All Between
Men Who Are High-Class
Boxers.

y. SudThGy, lIlS AoOi
of the Pacific Slope, arrived in the city
last evening by the $40 o'clock train
from San Francisco, and had a recep-
ton such as was never accorded to any
pugilist here since the first visit of the
mighty John L. Sullivan, when the
crowds that followed him about block
AIDED the streets and the doorway of his
hotel.
Sharkey was met at the depot by a
large crowd and a band of music. An
open carriage was in waiting, and pre-
ceded by the band, with a crowd of men
keeping pace with them ON the side
walks, the valiant hero of the roped
arena was escorted up town to the
Golden Eagle Hotel where he was the
observed of all observers during the
evening.
The purpose of Sharkey's visit here
al this time is to show to Sacramentans
What he can do in the ring with the
regulation boxing gloves. He will APP
pear at the Old Pavilion this evening in
a spaTring exhibition with Jack Me-
Auliffe, the worlds middleweight cham
pion and one of the cleverest boxers
that ever put up his dukes before an
adversary.
But what will interest Sacramentans
more than all is the fact that Professor
William Johnson, instructor for the To-
cal athletic club, will spar four rounds
with the man who has more than evened
up matters with the greatest heavy
weight pugiilists of the day. At one
time there was talk of bringing Johnson
and Sharkey together but the match
fell through. That was just after
Johnson's easy victory over Australian
Billy Smith, the man whom Sharkey
says gave him the hardest battle he has
yet had. Even a four-round bout be-
tween Sharkey and Johnson should
prove an interesting event.
The four-round set-to between Will
lam McGraw and Norman Montgomery
is also expected to be warm enough to
render unnecessary the presence of any
heating appliances in the hall, to say
nothing of the ginger that such boxers
as j. c. Conway mad w. l.. Henley and
Louis Payen and William Donahue are
certain to put into their contests.
Billy Lewis, who fought Charley Tur-
ner the other night, will have four
round go with Jim Flynn, the man who
is now matched against Jimmy Nor
risey. Lewis, however, says he would
prefer to meet Hanstead, better known
as Professor Young Dutchy."
Every boxer named to appear is an
expert and there will be no tiresome
bur'lesques in the way of preliminaries
Then the bag punching by Sharkey
is said to be in itself a whole exhibition
The management has shown the good
judgment to place the admission fee at
reasonable figures, wherefore it Is
pretty safe ito assume the hall will be
we'll filled.
Dr. Tyrrell took Sharkey's measure
ments last evening in the presence o1
number of persons, with the follow
| ing results:
Neck, 1I34 inches; arms extended (tiI
to tip), II; arms dropped, 80; chest
(normaD, 4S; chest (expanded), 81
waist, 50; thigh, %; calf, IS; biceps
(normaD, 16A; biceps (extended), IS;
forearm, IA; hand (extended), 91a; hand
(clencheO, u; hight, 5 feet 81 inches
| These measurements show him to bt
| a DhvSipal marvel
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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
Normal kindergarten Training School
Last Night.

The commencement exercises of the
Sacramento Normal Kindergarten
Training School took place last night
at Pythian Castle, and showed that we
have in our midst an institution that
promises to be second to none of its
kind ON the coast. Started only one
year ago, under the management of
Miss NJ. F. Ledyard and Miss Valen-
tine Pritchard, it has done excellent
work, and the large audience that
gathered last night to witness the ex-
ercises testified fully their appreciation
of it
The invocation was delivered by Rev.
Fl. n. Hoyt, and was followed by a
group of kindergarten songs by the
class. Miss Ledyard, the Principal, de-
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PERSONAL MENTION.

John Mackey, manager Of the Rancho
del Paso, will visit San Francisco to-
day.
Professor G. G. Hunt has gone to
San Francisco, and will be absent few
days.
O. s. Dodge Of Cleveland, Wash, is
visiting mis- brother, Y. c. Dodge, of
this city.
J. w. Hudson Of Guinda is in the city.
Mr. Hudson published the 'Independ-
ent," at Guinda and Esperanza for six
years, and when compelled to suspend
because of lack OF sufficient encourage
ment and support he had the salts :
faction Of feeling that he had done
more for the Capay Valley than any
man living in 1t and was square" with
the world
The record-union., 1897-01-15
Weather Report.

The Weather Bureau report shows
the highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday to have been 80 and Al de-
grees. with fresh to brisk nor.herly
winds and partly cloudy weather pre-
vailing.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 50 and
and 90 degrees with &c of an inch Of
rain, and one year ago to-day 81 and
so degrees. with CD of an Inch of rain.
The rainfall during Wednesday night
was .3S Of an inch, making 100 inches
The record-union., 1897-01-15
Exempt Firemen's Election.

On Monday. the 25th, the Exempt
F'iremen's Association will hold it's an
nual election for officers at Firemen's
Hall on Eighth street.
The officers of election are; Martin
Steinmetz.J Judge, and Patrick Kelly and
John A. Hunt Inspectors. The polls
viii be open from TO p. m. All men,
bers three months in arrears for fines
and dues cannot vote,
The record-union., 1897-01-15
Davenport Must Behave.

Justice Davis yesterday ordered that
Thomas Davenport give a bond of $500
to keep the peace or go to Jail for three
months.
A young woman named Belle Davis
With whom Davenport had been living
complained that he had threatened her
life
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for this season, as against 5.11 inches
to an equal date last year.
The barometer was rising last even
ing, accompanied by brisk northerly
winds. There may be good prospects
for settled weather, with sunshine.
The record-union., 1897-01-15

At the Clunie Opera-holse this even
ing the witty, spirited and romantic
drama Under Two Flags" after which
Stuart, the male Patti" will appear
in specialties. This is the last week OF
this fine combina ton.
The record-union., 1897-01-15
Shoes.

Mems Heavy Kip Buckle Shoes.
81 d. now. SDC
Mems r. Calf Congress and Lace, ali
styles, 81 80; now. -. -. :. 81 Is
Mems Heavy Tap Sole Patrol Shoes
q soles), congress ana lace, all
styles. 50 90: now. -. -. -. 81 45
BOYS Heavy Riyeted Kip Lace
Shoes, IL to ?. 81 oo; now. ........ roc
3 TO So Observation-Disclosures. T5c
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ADJUSTMENTS.

The box office of the Metropolitan
Theater opens this morning for reser-
vation of seats for THE Brownies en-
gagement of Monday and Tuesday
evenings next
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Hats.

Mems Fail Shape Stiff Hats, 81 90:
now. -. .-"~
Mems Fine Crush Hats. black, blue
and light shades, 15c: now. .'..'....' sc sc
nsaass Fine Fedoras. 81: now. .50c
Mems Fine Fedoras. the latest styles.
black or brown, 81 30; now. sac
The record-union., 1897-01-15
The Eve of the Public.

Advertisements in the local papers
help TO keep the advertisers before the
rublic and in the eye of the public. The
best advertisement is a satisfied client.
f. de Wolfe Hennah, the optician, has
many. Consultation free. Office hours
9 to -. ] to 3; Sundays $50 to 1913.
Masonic Temple, Sixth and K.
Cutpirth in the lead in photos, cray
ons and water colors Studio 18th & K. >
The record-union., 1897-01-15
To Cure a cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If It
fails to cure 25c.
The record-union., 1897-01-15
Mems Suits.
Mems OverCOatS.

Mons Brown Thibet Dress Overcoat
Mems Heavy Chinchilla Overcoat
81 30; now. - ~ -"
Mems Fine Kersey Black ana Biue
Overcoat SO 90; now. $50 30
Mems Heavy Irish Freize Rubber
Interlining Waterproof listers
SO 90: now -. 80 ~ ~.
our entire stock OF Fine Dress oVeFcodts
closing out at prices below cost
The record-union., 1897-01-15
Furnishing Goods.

Mems Heavy Jersey Ribbed Under
shirts and Drawers soc; now ~ 23c.
Mems Heavy Blue or Brown Mixed
Wool Undershirt and Drawers (To-
ronto Miils), 81: now. .5Oc
Mems A!l-Wool Blue Flannel Under
shirts. 81 00; now. .45c.
Mems OF. Overalls, 40c; now. .20c.
Mems Wool Hose. zoe; now. 9c.
Mems SILK Web Suspenders, 25c; now .10c.
Mems Embroidered SILK Web Suspen-
ders. large variety of shades, soc:
now. -. -. .20c.
Mems Fancy Bosom Shirts, latest
style. 81; now. =. -. -. -. ...45c.
Mems Percale Shirts, including collar
and cuffs. broken sizes, roc; now. :. .20c.
The record-union., 1897-01-15

DR.. Baker. dentist. Best work. loves.
prices. G. K. Stoll bid. Rooms & -
The record-union., 1897-01-15
$4,000! $4,000! $4,000!
Closing Out Sale!

Owing to the overburdening ofour mammoth stock
Clothing Furnishing Goods, Footwear, Hats etc., having
cnu1ated such an stock that unable to
cessfv handle same ha veconuded to close every
thing at such low prices that will enable to close
in thirty days. Money in your pocket to attend sale.
Come early and avoid the rush.
The record-union., 1897-01-15

MRS WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by mill
ions of mothers for their children while
teething with perfect success, 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays pain,
cures wind collie, regulates the bowels and
is the best remedy for diarrhea whether
arising from teething or other causes. For
sale by druggists in every part of the
world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup. Twenty-Five cents
The record-union., 1897-01-15
SPECIAL NOTICES

Vehicles-Baker IL Hamilton-Hardware
Carts Buggies, Carriages, Fhaetons Rain
Farm, and Header Wagons, Wholesale
Hardware. Send for catalogue.
The record-union., 1897-01-15

KENT BROS, 1oIT Third street. for car
riages. buggies, rigs OF all kinds at shof.
notice Telephones--New. 2I5; Old, OIL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
No Vacant Stores.

The various signs of prosperity are be-
coming so common nowadays that it is use
less to call attention to Them yet striking
evidences of the return of business health
to the land continue to arrive in such I'M
usual forms that the record of the inflow
ing tide would not be complete without
them. The latest in this direction is the
discovery in New York that it is practical
ly impossible for the campaign managers
TO find vacant stores along Broadway for
the noon-day meetings in the interests of
the various candidates that form feature
of the mayoralty campaign. 1t was dis
covered last week that in the entire stretch
of that great thoroughfare, the main artery
of the metropolis. there are but seven
stores unoccupied for the transaction OF
active business. and two of them have al
ready been rented by prospective tenants.
year ago. it is related. there were vacant
stores on every block. The change speaks
convncingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
The Forecast of Spain's Reply.

Tie news from Madrid still insists tha.
Spain's reply to Minister Woodford's note
will dwell on filibustering. and will urge
that this government fulfil more strictly
in the future the rules and duties OF in
ternational law. because THE success of
the new home rule policy. and the speedy
Ratification of Cuba. chiefly depend upon
the conduct of the United States
Senior Sasasta's new home rule policy de-
ponds not upon the conduct of the United
States. but upon the condition of affairs in
Cuba. There is war In Cuba, and while
the war continues 1t Is idle to talk about
any reforms which demand a condition of
peace for their application and develop
ment The insurgents reject the home
rule policy without a trial. They denounce
1t as only Spanish snare. and declare
that they are not to be taken in that way.
They are in the field in force, are calculate
ing only on independence. and will listen
to no proposition short of that. What has
the conduct of the United States to 10
with such situation?
But how much faith has Senior Sagasta
himself in his home rule policy? In one
hand he carries that. and in the other Il
sword He recalls General Weyler, but
Instantly commissions General Blanco. and
ditional soldiers to Cuba. and for increas-
Ing Spain's naval forces in the Caribbean
sea Force. then. and not reform, is really
the Sagasta policy. Iron rule and not
home rule is his present reliance His pur-
pose Is TO carry Oh the war, and. of course
after the Spanish fashion. General Blanco
Will simply take up where General Weyler
lef off. though a new man will probably
be a little slow at the start. and in doing
that will be meeting the expectations of
his chief in Madrid
The English of the published forecast Of
the Spanish note is that Spain regards the
revolt in Cuba the work of the United
States undertaken in spirit of territori
expansion: that the insurgents as the
creatures of the United States, are KEEP. in
the field by aid received from the United
States; that, consequently. the United
States has only honestly to observe her
treaty obligations to Spain and stop these
supplies for the insurgents for The revolt
TO collapse. Putting the responsibility on
the United States the conception Of
General Weyler to excuse his failure.
Senior Sagasta may he assured that he can
rot succeed by adopting it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
Too Near the Rivers Edce.

Yesterdays railroad disaster on the New
York Central line north of New York civ
Is calculated to shake the public confidence
III the security of modern travel, for the
ioau On "hlch 1T occurred is known as one
Oh the pest managed in the world. 1t is
probable III this case that the tracks at the
point where the accident occurred yere
undermined by the waters of the nearby
river. which had unnoted worked their way
into the retaining wall in such manner as
TO weaken the founda tons of the roadbed
Another passenger train had passed over
the tracks only ten or eleven minutes pre-
viously without mishap or warning of the
horror soon to be enacted. In that short
interval the water must have completed the
work that it had been doing for weeks.
months or perhaps years. The safe pas
sage or the first train indicates that little
blame can be attached to the railroad COM
pany for the disaster as the weakness of
the tracks was evidently such that it could
not have been detected in the ordinary
course OF track inspection and most assur-
eddy could not have been discovered in the
brief period between trains, when the early
hour is taken into account.
Usually when a train loaded with peonle
plunges over an embankment or crashes
ton on the track there is a human being
VINO may be said to be primarily re-
sponstble, some official or underling who
has neglected his duty or has failed in
competence, or a miscreant who has sought
to cause death and destruction for his own
purposes. But in this case it is not pos
s.ble SO to account for the disaster. Nature
herself is solely accountable and the only
lesson that can be drawn from the accident
is that it is not safe to construct a rail
road 50 close to the edge of a stream,
whose waters may first undermine the
track and then drown the passengers as
the derailed cars plunge into the river.
This riverside railroad line affords one of
the most beautiful and interesting rides in
America and for pleasure and for pic
turesqde effects the route close to the bank
is a delight. But yesterdays experience
shows that no reliance can be placed upon
the Most solid appearing wall and road
bed, and precaution now suggests the need
of remove from the dangerous proximity
that entered SO largely into the horror of
yesterday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
pipe Lines Arc Not 'Nccessary."

Interesting facts concerning the COM
pressed air system such it is proposed to
establish on local lines come to hand today
from two wholly different sources, and all
to the effect that II is by means neces-
sary it, the installation of this system to
disturb the street surfaces in the least.
From New York comes letter from a
Washingtonian whose interest in the COM
pressed air question arising from the prom
fSes of the Washington corporations led
him TO an inspection of the air cars in the
metropolis and an interview with one OF
the officers of the manufacturing company
The testimony of this official and of the
correspondents observation was concIu-
sively to the effect that recharging stations
such as the receiver of the local roads in
sists upon constructing, are unnecessary.
From New York also. but by way of ST.
Louis, comes information of the consolida-
ton OF the rival air power companies. to-
gether with description of the SYSTEM
doubtless furnished by the newly formed
corporation. in the course of which &C.
ours the sentence: For the use of the air
motor car no change of roadbed is neces-
sary."
Incidentally it is observed that among
the chief owners of the new company that
air patents in this country are the men who
are prominent for their ownership of the
majority stock of the lexington and Belt
roads 1t has frequently been suggested
and generally believed that the two in
terests We're identical. the local roads and
the air power concern. and now the fact is
beyond dispute. This fact is valuable in
throwing light upon the persistence of the
th.
air system notwithstanding the eminently
superior features of the underground cleo
trio. which Congress requires as an alterna-
tive 1t has more than once been stated
that the air car endeavors as conducted
operation and now the suspicion receives
additional force. The Washington roads
make good cat's-paws.
The Commissioners, however are not con-
cerned over the business status of the local
companies or of the compressed air COM
pany that is to furnish the motors that, it
is said. will soon be forthcoming. Their
problem relates solely to the ACCESSIBILITY of
granting the receiver permission to lay
pipe lines along seventeen miles of street
for the alleged purpose of affording re-
charging stations for the rapid transit
lines. They have been advised by their at
torney that the law does not contemplate
such equipment and they are now told,
through The Stars information, that in
the estimate of the people who build and
run these cars the pipe lines are not essen
tial to the working of the system. The
evidence is conclusive and warrants the
most vigorous steps to compel obedience
to the statute in the full scope of it's inten-
ton.
1t is to be noted that thus far orders
have been given by the receiver for the
cars necessary to equip the roads, though
in the dispatch from New York and St.
Louis mention is made of eighty cars that
are TO be built for the Washington lines.
The wires have been crossed somewhere, it
would seem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25

the question was recognized as very diff
ficult one. The administration upon COM
ing into power promptly took the subject
up. But not without protest here and
there. In more than one quarter there was
a feeling and an opinion expressed that
no action at all should follow. The cyni-
cal suggestion was made to treat the mat
ter merely campaign promise without
binding force in the day of success. The
administration vetoed this. and announced
that the promise should be kept to the
letter.
Then came the question of procedure.
1t was decided to send a special commits
sion abroad, and to select its members from
the ranks of those known to be earnest adj
vocates of bimetalism. The country ex-
pressed the liveliest satisfaction with the
three men chosen-all men of substance,
experience. high position and undoubted
abilities. 1t was at once arranged to give
them all the support that the leading Amer
lean embassies abroad could afford. So
equipped, with full support at home, and
assistance provided for abroad, the special
commissioners entered upon their work.
and have carried it along with patience and
tact and much dignity. They have found
sympathy in France, and respectful atten-
their knowledge as well as of the worlds
knowledge on the subject as it exists UP
to date has been enhanced.
As the case stands today therefore, the
administration has followed the line of the
St Louis platform. and the special COM
missioners have followed the line of the
administrations instructions. Difficulties
in the way of accomplishing the end de-
sired were known to exist, and they have
been encountered. The commissioners will
report the situation accurately, and it will
then be for the administration to determine
it's future steps,
But wherever else those steps may lead,
II Is easy to assume that they will not
lead in the direction of defiance of the
laws OF standards and values as accepted
by all the principal powers of the world
When the people decided in November in
favor of bimetalisn by international
agreement they also decided against the
Tree coinage of silver at 1G to as an in
dependent act by this government. The
administration, under those Instructions
could not encourage in any way and of
course will not, policy designed to an
taSonize In the matter of money the high
est standard of money. This decision of
Great Britain may not make the move
ment for international bimetalism hone
TESS something else may be attempted
But the record so far made is assurance
that Whatever else that thing may be it
Will cause no risk to American confidence
and credit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25

Tammany seems certain. That also is part
of the regular TammaEy game. The Tiger
lashes its tail viciously and looks big and
confident and hungry and strong. Judge
Van Wyck. however, is being kept OFF the
stump. whatever may be the real reason,
and in this the New York campaign Is
spectacle unique among the many political
oddities produced by the metropolis during
recent years. The other three candidates
for the chief municipal office are vigor-
ously ticking, sometimes making three,
four and even five speeches each a day,
while the Tammany man sits secluded
Within the inner recesses of headquarters
and waits for the word that will not come.
ms exhibition of submission to the dom
inatien of a boss ought to convince the
Greater New Workers that if Tammany
wins this year. Richard Croker will be the
mayor of the enlarged metropolis and not
Robert Van Wyck This conclusion should
practically take one of the four tickets
IRON the contemplation of honest citizens
and narrow the fight down to Low, Tracy
and George.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25

While much speculation is being INDUCED
In on the subject. there is nothing authori-
tatiye as 10 the administrations further
course respecting international bimetallism
II Is suggested that the special commission
will now return home. prepare its report,
and that the matter will be laid before
Congress at the coming session.
The administrations course in the prem
fses so far has been characterized by con-
scientiousness and good Judgment. The
st. Louis platform has properly been its
guide OF action That platform committed
the republican party to an effort to re-
habilitate silver by international agree
ment. 1t did not pledge success to such
~ effort 1t could not do that, because
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
Too Much Politics.
From the Richmond Times.

The Roanoke Times says that the great
curse of Virginia is too much politics. 1t
is the great curse of the whole country
1t not only keeps the people agitated and
disturbs business, but demagogues are for
ever trying to make it appear that pros
perity depends upon this or that action of
the government, until the people have
cause to believe that they must look to
the government rather than to their own
exertions for prosperity 1t is a vicious
doctrine we'll calculated to impair indi-
vidual effort and to destroy American in
dependence and manhood. If we had less
of politics and more Of push and hustle in
Virginia we would have more of prosperity