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The record-union., 1897-08-11
SOCIAL EVENTS.

A surprise party was rendered J. H.
Liggett and wife at their home at 1905
street last evening. An excellent i'm
promptu musical and literary pro-
gramme was rendered, ice-cream,
lemonade and cake were served and the
occasion was a most delightful one
Among those present We're: Mr.. and
Mrs. T. B. Jackson, r. A Hill, G..
Ringrose, G. NJ. Campbell, H. Bruce, c..
Cook, H. E. Harvey, H. S. McIntire, c.
Moorbeck, Roy Richardson, G. f. Ekins,
Misses Maude Richards, Jennie Rich
ards and Bessie jackson.
The record-union., 1897-08-11
Weather Report.

The Weather Bureau reports show
the highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday to have been So and 81 de-
grees, with fresh southerly winds and
clear weather prevailing.
The highest and lowest Temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 81 and 5d
degrees; one year ago to-day, 81 and 56
degrees.
The average temperature was 6S de-
grees and normal 73 degrees; showing
yesterday to have been 5 degrees cooler
than usual for the ten days of August.
The record-union., 1897-08-11
Used Too Much Water.

Frank Mails was arrested by officer
Hardy yesterday on complaint of Water
Inspector Hamilton for violating the
recently adopted ordinance intended to
prohibit waste of water.
Mails, the complaint alleges turned
on the garden hose to cleanse his front
door steps. He furnished bonds for
his appearance in court this morning.
The record-union., 1897-08-11
Inventory and Appraisement.

A. G. Hoagland, w. D. Lawton and
Frank Hickman have filed in the Su-
perior Court their inventory and ap-
praisement of the estate of James
Bithell, deceased, consisting of various
pieces of country and city real es-
tate, valued at $75,616, and promis-
sorry notes and mortgages amounting
to S119,04S 80, a total of $194, ,664 30.
There are also stocks, bonds, personal
property and cash amounting to S101,
451 35. making the whole estate S296,
115 10
The record-union., 1897-08-11
GETTING READY FOR ACTION.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION rs
STUDYING REPORTS.
Santa Clara Opens the Ball With
a Request for a 20 Per Cent.
Reduction.

Yesterday session of the State Board
of Equalization was chiefly devoted to
examining the Auditors reports of the
assessable values of the property of
the several counties as fixed by Boards
same with the returns originally made
by the Assessors.
The Auditors reports have not yet
been received from most of those coun-
ties which usually stir up matters by
either demanding a reduction or pro-
testing against an increase by the
State Board. San Francisco, Santa
Clara, Los Angeles and several other
counties are yet to be heard from, and
Santa Clara has taken the bull by
the horns and demanded a 70 per cent.
reduction, even before her Auditor s
report has been sent in.
1t has been decided by the State
Board to listen to the officials of Kern
County next Tuesday, the 18th, while
Wednesday, the 18th, has been set
apart as the time for receiving commit
tees from Santa Clara and San Benito
counties.
A letter was yesterday received by
the board from NJ A Whiddon, Audi
tor of Alameda County, to the effect
that Alameda's Assessor, H. P. Dalton,
had made a mistake of S52S, ,615 in
making out his return sheet for the
board, and that the mistake had been
made in favor of the State as against
the county.
new return sheet was Forwarded to
Assessor Dalton with Instructions that
he make another return and aoooupt
for the error, so that the State Board
may be able to properly classify the
property of Alameda County.
Auditors returns of property valua-
ton as fixed by the Boards of Supervi-
sors were yesterday received from the
following counties:
The record-union., 1897-08-11
EDMONDS DIED.
He Had Received Internal Injuries
in the Runaway

Paul Edmonds, the teamster who
was injured in a runaway accident
Monday afternoon at Eleventh and u
streets, died early yesterday morning.
Edmonds was employed as teamster
on the Van Dibble ranch near C1arks-
burg. The team he was driving, as
stated in yesterdays Record Union,
ran away, throwing him under the
wheels of the heavy wagon Besides
having a rib broken, he had received
The record-union., 1897-08-11
Visited an Opium Den.

Late last night Captain of Police
Fisher and officer Pennish arrested VIM.
Fairchild and he will go before Justice
Davis this morning to answer to a
charge of visiting an opium den. The
officers say they have a clear case
against the prisoner.
In April last Fairchild was convicted
OF vagrancy and sentenced to serve 40
days in the County Jail.
The record-union., 1897-08-11
"Record-Unions" Win.

The Record Union carriers de-
feated the Terrors in a well contested
game Of baseball yesterday morning at
Agricultural Park, with a score of IS
to IA. The battery for the Terrors were
McCafferty and Henley and for the
Carriers Fitzgerald and Laauser.
The record-union., 1897-08-11
Suit to ForecIose.

Mary E. Bithell, administrative of
the estate of James Bithell, deceased,
has commenced suit in the Superior
Court against John and Maranda Try
on to foreclose a mortgage for So
$40 9S on the east half of lot ), F and
G, Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets,
and lot s, E and F, Fourteenth and Fif-
teenth streets, with costs and $500 at
tOFnpV's fees
The record-union., 1897-08-11
A Chinese Vagrant.

All Wah was arrested by Officer
Green yesterday, and viii answer to a
charge of vagrancy in the Police Court
this morning. Wah is alleged to be a
ne'er do well, who is a disgrace to his
many Oriental cousins, who swell the
population of Chinatown.
The record-union., 1897-08-11
Auction Sales.

J. L. Saunders, auctioneer, will sell
tomorrow, at 10 a. m, at 1874 o street,
the furniture of five rooms, complete fol
housekeeping, parlor, bedroom, dining
room and kitchen furniture, glass and
crockery ware, carpets, range, etc.
The record-union., 1897-08-11
Haley Matched Again.

Jerry Haley of this city and the
"Black Prince" of San Francisco, have
been matched for a contest at Brown s
theater on Friday night. Each man
is to enter the ring at 122 pounds, and
the contest ought to be a rafting one.
The record-union., 1897-08-11

Dr. Craig & Co. cure catarrh, rheu-
matisnl, kidney troubles and diseases
of the nervous system without the use
of poisonous drugs. Advice free. Letters
containing stamps will be answered.
Office, Singleton Bldg, Fifth and K.
The record-union., 1897-08-11

internal injuries which resulted in his
death, as already stated.
The deceased resided at Eighth and S
streets in this city, to which place he
was taken after the accident
The record-union., 1897-08-11
Struck With a Loaded Cane.

r. D. West was arrested yesterday
by Officer Maley on complaint of J.
O'Connor, who alleges that he was
struck with a loaded cane by the form
er. The matter will be aired in the
Police Court this morning.
The record-union., 1897-08-11
Will Have Their Hands Full.

Since the Lawyers beat the X-Rays
on Sunday their stock has gone mp,
and on Monday they received three
challenges from other clubs and yes
terday they received four more. They
are deliberating which to accept first.
The record-union., 1897-08-11
Meeting of the New League.

The California State League viii hold
a meeting tonight at Oak Park, at
which a schedule of games will be ar
ranged and other business transacted.
The record-union., 1897-08-11

Just the thing for these hot daysi A
freezer Of Barton's famous Ice Cream
at home. or, if down town, try one of
his delicious Ice Cream Sodas.
The record-union., 1897-08-11
An Estimate.

Get one from A. Meister e. Sons, 910-
914 Ninth street, on overhauling your
buggy, etc. Wagon and carriage work
in all its branches.
The record-union., 1897-08-11

The Rhoads & Townsend House The
finest furnished house in the city. for
sale at bargain. Sure
The record-union., 1897-08-11

Anheuser-Busch's Malt Murine 15t
bottle at the &C. c. c." drug store.
The record-union., 1897-08-11

Coronado water. Stockton sarsaparil-
la and iron, champagne cider, ginger
ale, orange cider. J. McMorry, agent
Try McMorry's 35c tea. 531 M.
The record-union., 1897-08-11

The shortest and quickest stage route
TO Bartlett Springs is from Williams
Stage daily. Fare, 81. Round trip, ST.
Rathbun & Abel, Williams, Cal
The record-union., 1897-08-11
Fair Oaks Change of Tima

meet at Salisbury only with the train
leaving Sacramento at 3:15 p. m. *
The record-union., 1897-08-11

The beautiful tone, and exquisite case
of Emerson pianos, now the most pop
ular piano sold. See them at Pom
mer's Music Store, Ninth and ].
The record-union., 1897-08-11

McMorry sells groceries. Agent for
Coronado water and Stockton sarsa-
parilla and iron. 531 NJ street.
The record-union., 1897-08-11

Wire your house. Get prices electric
fixtures. Tom Scott. plumber, 303 J.
The record-union., 1897-08-11
strange But True.

Buffalo New Brew cents. Ed.
Boone. The Hoffman, Seventh and j.
The record-union., 1897-08-11

SINGLETON BUILDING,
S. e. Cor. of Fifth and K Sts.
Entirely remodeled. Reasonable rates.
MRS. c.. F. SINGLETON.
The record-union., 1897-08-11

Accommodations first-class. Free bus
to and from hotel w. j. ELDER. Mgr.
The record-union., 1897-08-11
BORN

BORN.
DA SHIELL-August 4th, to the wife O.
Robert r. Da Shell, a daughter
The record-union., 1897-08-11
STATE HOUSE HOTEL
Corner Tenth and Sts, Sacramento

BOARD AND ROOM. 81 25 TO 81 PER
0ay Meals 25c
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-28
@o7oicS,
AUGUST 27, 1897.

The expression quite often
used in speaking Of the
weather: I'm just melting, "
was recently very aptly illus
trated in one of the pictorial
magazines showing people ac-
tually melting away. The
weather of the past week has
been such as to make a great
many people think that his
satanic majesty had made
these islands a call and had
stirred up his stokers for ne
glecting their business.
Now that ice plants are
being established throughout
the islands, it is not out of
place for US to mention
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-28

The commission of archaologists
sent by the Mexican Government
to investigate the Chinese charac-
tiers which were recently discovered
on stone monument in the State
of Hersillo, Mexico, say there is no
question of the genuineness of the
characters, and they must have
been there for many centuries.
They have copy of all the charac-
tiers that were easily discernible,
and will place them in the hands of
Chinese scholar to be translated.
This is one of the most interesting
of discoveries, and may throw
light upon Pacific migrations which
we very much need.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-28

Another part Of the globe is turn
ing its attention to gold deposits.
New Caledonia is now in the field
with story of gold mines between
Canala and La Foa. The ore is said
to run between 70 and 100 grams
Of gold to the short ton, and This
would pay handsomely to mine.
That gold is present in New Gale
donia is we'll known, and it has
been worked but the miners have
never been able to make more than
bare living. Much of the interior
Of New Caledonia remains unex-
plored, and it is quite possible that
gold and other minerals may be
present. 1t is odd that the find of
gold in New Caledonia should have
conceded with the discoveries on
the Klondyke. But the world has
gone gold crazy, and announce
ments of discoveries are in order
from all parts of the globe. Andree
may bring pay dirt from the pole
for all we know.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-28

The political pot is beginning to
boil. This evening the delegates
for the outer districts of Oahu will
be chosen, and, on Monday even
ing, those for the main part Of the
city. The choosing of delegates is
an important matter, for with them
will rest the framing of the ticket
of the American Union Party. That
good men, and strong annexation
lists, will be chosen is all that is
asked, and such will be obtained.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-28
PRIMUS STOVES !

SO many different kinds of
oil stoves have been put on the
market during the past ten
years that it was with difficulty
that the best could be deter
mined upon until the PR1MUs
was introduced a year ago.
This stove burns a kerosene
vapor and is non. explosive.
You can turn it upside down
and no danger will result.
The oil tank cannot be filed
while burning, as the removal
of the filler cap extinguishes
the flame instantly.
In point of simplicity it has
no equal, for it has no wick,
burns any grade of kerosene,
and the flame can be regulat-
ed. 1t produces a heat of
from 200 degrees to 1900
degrees Fair, and consumes
one quart of oil in five hours
consecutive burning. This
means an expense of 2 cents
per hour.
Nothing but solid brass is
used in the manufacture Of the
PRIMUs, and when in operation
it is absolutely odorless.
1t will bring a quart of
water to boiling in 3 minutes.
We have halfa dozen styles.
Single, double and triple burn
ers. Extensions for singles,
so that three kinds of vege-
tables may be cooked at once.
Soldering irons, hatiron heat
ers, obens, and everything
necessary to cook a meal.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-28
GULICK ON JAPAN.

Rev William II. Gulick, in the
issue of the New York Independent
for August IL, has an interesting
article upon the Japanese Embassy
to Spain. He had a personal inter
view with Count Ito which shows
him in different light to what he
has been represented in the tele-
grams. He says While talking
freely on the subject of annexation
by the United States, he repeated
once and again, and with manifest
sincerity, that it was not a matter
that should estrange the United
States and Japan and that he was
confident that the questions in con-
troversy would find a peaceful solu-
ton satisfactory to all parties. And
he certainly did not think that that
solution would debar the United
States from maintaining the para
mount influence in the islands,
and in the shaping of their future
destinies."
This is very different in tone to
the telegram which stated that
Count Ito had said if the United
States wanted war she could have
it. But the two are not irreconcil-
able, for, in talking with a clergy
man, Count Ito would use more
pacific terms than he would to an
ordinary newspaper correspondent.
The interview is interesting in that
one feels sure that it is authentic.
Mr.. Gulick also gives some in
teresting information with regard
to the feeling in Spain towards the
Japanese. The Spaniards feel very
friendly towards japan because of
her neutrality in the Philippine
Islands. Mr.. Gulick quotes an
important Spanish gentleman as
saying The best we can do is to
show Japan our gratitude for her
loyalty to us in the Philippine
Islands" He also quotes a San
Sebastian paper as saying that
San Sebastian, today, must rally
to show her sympathies and her ell
thusiasm to the representatives Of a
nation that has treated 50 energet-
ically and so fully, in accordance
with their deserts, Our stealthy,
cruel, eternal enemies-the Van
KEGS"
1t is evident from this that the
little lingo protest Of Japan has hit
the Spaniards in the right spot, and
that they are honoring Japan sim
ply because they hate the United
States. The Spaniards do not seem
to be aware that Japan, in spite of
neutrality, has been supplying the
Philippine patriots with arms, and
that it is a Unknown fact that
she will make snap for the islands
in the event Of European war.
SPANS jubilation will not last long,
however. The United States knows
practically how to manage it affairs
far better than either Japan or Spain
can manage the N on paper.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-28
Alaska
Refri&eratOrS .

because they are never out of
place it this climate.
The ALASKA is the best con-
structed Refrigerator ever put
on the market. 1t will keep
provisions longer and use less
ice than any other refrigera-
tor. Why? Because between
the outer and inner walls there
is an inch and a half space
filled with PURE CHARCOAL, and
nothing has yet been found as
good. 1t possesses a purify
quality that no other filing
has, and is one of the best
known insulators for heat or
cold.
The, inner frame Of these
refrigerators is made Of per
fectly odorless wood, and all
exposed wood, such as under
the lids, and that above the
doors is odorless poplar, thor
oughly shellaced. This makes
the refrigerator clean and
sweet.
We carry the Alaska in several sizes
ranging in price from SIS to $40.
In ice boxes we can quote you prf-
ces from $40 down to $3.50, and those
desiring ample space for ice and fewer
compartments for provisions, will be
suited with these ice boxes.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-28
The Irish and Bull Dog Toe,
The Acorn, and Chestnut, too.

A dozen others are our styes-are you on, shoe
selling Brothers These nice, cool Gentemens Shoes
and Ladies Fancy Ties have been carried off in the
trunks of summer girls to assist in the good times
of their owners. They'll give added charm to
moonlight stroll along the beach, to outing of
month, week. or day.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-28
EVERY LADY VOTER,

if the opportunity would present it's
elf, would vote that
RAINIER BEER
contained the most health giving
properties of any bottled beer sold in
Honolulu, Phone 7S3.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-18
LYNcHED.
Arknnsans Avenged Cold FLOODED
Murder of an OfHcer.

Dcrmott ARR. October ia lynehdng,
in which the victim was a white man
named Cole, occurred near Wllnot early
Friday morning. Cole had committed a
c9ld-bloodesi murder and was pursued
captured and strung UP by a posso com
poSid of the murdered mans friends.
Cole was OF unBayory reputation and
an habitual foafer. He was arrested on
Wednesday by Constable James Jones on
the charge OF having committed some
slight nisdemnlfAor. Whom taken before
a Justice vi the peace, Cole was placed
under bond, which he succeeded IN giving,
and WIS RELEASED.
As he walked out OF tho Justices court
he muttered n threat against the cou-
stable. saying that he was being unjustly
prosecuted and would get even with the
officer. Later Cole secured a shotgun.
and slipping up behind Jones fred both
barrels into tho constablc's back. killing
him Instantly.
In the excdtcment Cole made his escape.
hut q posse soon started In pursuit with
bioplhounds. Cole was found Friday
morning in the woods about eight miles
from Wilmot. The mob made quick work
OF him. A rope was tied about his neck
and he was swung up. The mob returned
10 Wiimot. leaving the body Of Colo
swinging IN the morning broezes. Jones
was an old officer and stood high in the
colnmunity.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-18
LONDON PRESS IS STIRRED.
Historically Deuounce Any Sym.
patty for Bimetsllism.
GRAPHIC STARTLING IN ITS cASDop.
Sets Forth the Whole secret or En-
Eiiah Desire for Moacmetslliam (
I'm Very short Sentence.

London. October i7.--Thc Daily News In
an editorial headed THE Bimetailist Con.
spiracy." says; I'VE do not know what au-
thority there may be for the statement
that the government has agreed to con-
tinue the negotiations. nor can we see
what the United States or any other coun-
try has to do with the matter; but there
must be an end Of the conspiracy Of silence
In which the government is involved. Our
financial credit Is far too serious subject
to be bartered with foreigners or handled
in the dark"
After reproving the chancellor OF the ex-
chequer and the governor OF the Bank OF
England for their share in the transactions,
the Daily News pointedly demands cx-
plantations from Mr.. Balfour. the first lord
of the treasury, and says. There are those,
including ourselves. who regard It as a
public scandal that tire first lord OF the
treasury should be a bimctallist. They
argue that foreign critics may Justly doubt
the sincerity Of our monometallism when
II he could. destroy tho whole OF our
monetary system.
After insinuaiing that the question has
been left open with view Of influencing
the two forthcoming parliamentary by
elections in Lancashire the Daily News
reiterates Its demand for full publicity and
calls particularly for the letter written by
| the chancellor Of the oSchequer, Sir Michael
Hicks Beach, to the governor OF the Bank
OF England.
The Daily Telegraph. dealing editorially
with Satur lays cabinet council, says: "As
| the cabinet has separated, not to reassem-
| BILE until the normal date next month, ard
as Mr.. Balfour has returned to Scotland.
the ministers must be in complete agree
ment. II there had been any dissensions
| other meetings OF the cabinet would speed
| lily have followed. We may conclude,
| therefore. that everything remains rs be-
| fore. 1t Is impossible that any momentous
| change In the currency system Is to be
settled at single session of the cabinet
The Daily Graphic says; "llll tho cir
cumstances lead us to believe that thu
government will give no undertaking TO re-
open the Indian mints.'
Continuing the paper says: Gold may
yet again be current in India II the policy
Of 1895 is boldly pursued. Then the sin
gle gold standard may rule throughout tho
empire Tint Is Ia our intcrcsts-pro-
ducers and lenders of gold. We are
not going TO throw II away IN order "a
put money into the pockets OF Colorado
mine owners or to help Mr.. Mckinley out
of electioneering difficulties"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-18
KENNEDY ACQUITTED.
Was Cha rRed win Being the Leader
in a Train Robbery.

Kansas City, October 17.--John Ken
nedy who has been ON trial In the crtmi-
nal court for the past week charged with
being the leader OF the Chicago and Alton
robbery in Blue Cut, December last was
acquitted todny. The verdict was reached
at II 80 last night but was not delivered
to Judge Wofford until 1880 this morning.
The spot at which the robbery occurred
was made famous by the James ard
Younger boys. IL being the scene Of many
a 1lold-up engineered by them. The train
robbed last December was the Chicago
aud Alton ST. Louis and Chicago express
which had left here at S:45. There were
four men In the gang, who went about
their business In a Systematic manner.
The express car was detached. run on
ahead and looted. The haul was light
Kemnedy's arrest next day was made on
the strength OF two SO bank notes found
In his possession and which was identi-
fed as taken from the safe. Kennedy
was tried last April but the jury failed
10 agree. Kennedy Is under indictment
for participating In the Alton robbery that
occurred October e hast, a.so an Blue Cut,
hui the evidence against him IL sight and
he will not be prosecuted again.
During the present trial there were
rumors Of jury bribery which We're. how
ever denied by the defense. Ia no like
case In years have the railroad aud ex-
press companies put forth such strong
Efforts to secure a conviction as IN this
nm.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-18
LONDON MONEY.
Higher Rates and Bearer Money
May Vow he Looked For.

London, October i7.Jrhursday's advance
In the bank rate to 3 per cent was not a.
surprise, since a million pounds sterling
in god has been withdrawn within a
week, making FIVE millions pounds stcr-
ling since June last. Cold continues In
strong demand. but Withdrawal OF eagles
has been checked by the raising Of the
price TO 7es ia per ounce, Higher rates
ana dearer money may be looked for.
Stocks are inactive. though home rail-
ways have improved. American railway
securities have suffered a sharp reaction
OF from TO AZ points, owing 10 liquida-
ton IN New York and the te.ldency 70
await Developments. Grand Trunk rat
way shares ,ost through spectators seA.
log. as the result Of the sena-annslai meet
ing; Grand Trunk guaranteed shares fell
u ard Grand Trunk first preferred ".
CanadHsn Pacific feiares advanced u on
the Are traffic returns. The Norfolk and
Western 6jyidoFd announcement Ia tnken
Is a sign that the directors believe that
they VII be able 10 continue dividends.
The Favorable reception Of the London
committee proposals an 10 Central Pacific
management is encouraging. Mexican
railway shares are nrrn. in anticipation OF
tho dividend OF the first preferred stock.
Central Pacific shares advanced poant.