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HEIRS OF MANUEL DUBOIS.
THEY CONTEST BILLS AGAINST
HIS ESTATE.
Some That They A1lege to be Ex-
Orbitant-Taken Under
Advisement.

There was quite a spirited contest in
Judge Hughes court yesterday on the
part of Lottie Lessen Herzog and AIDE
line Lessen Martin, granddaughter OF
the late Manuel Dubois, against num-
Der of claims that have been filed
against the $4,000 estate left them by
the deceased.
The items objected to as excessive are
the demands of the physicians who at
tended Dubois during his long illness,
that of the undertaken, and that for the
cemetery lot in which the capitalist
was buried.
DR.. G. G. Simmons was the physician
who regularly attended the invalid and
performed several operations on the
latter's badly diseased legs. He put in
a claim for ST $3.50, made up of items
running through a period of three
months or more and including the daily
dressing of the patients wounds.
The undertaken filed a claim for
81 ,041, which included a 5000 casket
specially contracted for by the de-
ceased's daughter, and he states that
all the items We're agreed upon before
the burial. Then there were the claims
of DR.. Mayer of San Francisco for
$3.50, DR.. Ashley of Placer for $50,
Dr. G.. l.. Simmons for S37 so. DR.. w.
A Briggs for $50 and Dr. Sutlif for
$40. These We're all charges for consult
atoms held at SO each.
Various physicians were called and
testified as to the business of the claims
of those filed against the estate for
medical services. Johnson, Linforth &
Whitaker of San Francisco represented
the granddaughter of the deceased,
E. j. Dwyer appeared for DR.. G. c..
Simmons, and w. A. Anderson, the adj
ministrator was also present
After listening to arguments Judge
Hughes reduced the claims of the con-
sulting physicians from SO to s. for
all consultations after the first, and
ruled out that of DR. Ashley of Placer
County for $50, on the ground that they
We're unnecessarily incurred. The court
announced that he would to-day pass
on the claim of DIR. G. c. Simmons.
No action was taken in the matter of
the undertaker's claim, as he was not
represented by an attorney and had
not agreed to abide by the courts adj
justment of his claim.
AS to the burial lot, which was pur-
chased of a private party, the latter,
being asked if he would consent to a
reduction, replied no, and added: 'They
can take the body out Of 1t just as
soon as they please"
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CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
Four Informations Filed by the
District Attorney.

District Attorney Ryan has filed in
Judge Harris court information against
four persons recently held to- answer
for criminal offenses. They are: Charles
Glover, assault with a deadly weapon
on David La Fountain.
John English, matchmaking piece
from Peter Mariners ear.
John Hennessey, grand larceny, in
taking possession of the race horse
Walter j.
lone Fisher, assault with intent to
commit murder. This is the woman
who shot Charley Yates and flattened
n 41-caliber bullet against his skull.
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THE INFORMATION BUREAU.
ANSWERS TO "RECORD-UNIO
CORRESPONDENTS.
Of Wills and the Law-Concernine
Cuban Intentions-The Wheel
Cut Prices.

T. C. F., Fair Oaks, asks: Will you
please give some light on wills?
l. If man wills his property to his
wife what is the modus operandi legally,
and what expense is incurred in record
ing, etc?
. Does California law make it neces-
sary to give portion to each child
minor or of age?
3. Can the wife be mentioned as trus-
tee, without bond?
4. If property is in another State, IS
it necessary to make any record in this
State?
8. Is there any constitutional form re-
CURED by law?
AS there are so many of us here from
other States it would be great favor
would you make this matter plain, as
have been informed there is considerable
expense attached to it.
Answer.-No expense is incurred for
recording, as no record is required. A
will must be made while of sound and
disposing mind by one over Is years of
age, plainly express the will of testator,
and set forth that he is capable, where
he resides and that it is his last will and
the testator in the presence of witnesses
there must be at least two-and they
must sign and write their residences in
his presence and at his request, and this
fact must appear in plain words above
| the signatures. The form is not ma
terial if the intention is clearly set
| forth, but the safe way always is to have
an attorney draw ones will. :. Yes;
but not any particular amount The will
must show that the testator had his
! children in mind. He can cut them off
with small sum, but it must be clearly
intentional. It is unjust, though lawful,
| to beggar ones dependent children and
cast them on society to be supported by
disposing of property by will. g. Yes;
| but if it is trust for a charitable pur-
executed thirty days before death, and
| the trust cannot affect more than one
| third of the property the testator has the
power to dispose of. 4. No. 5. No; but all
parts of a will are to be construed to-
gether to make a consistent whole.
| The words in a will are to be
taken in their ordinary acceptation.
Every expression in a will is to be given
some effect if consistent with the whole.
| The will must be in writing, except it is
a runcupative will. No legacy or gift
must be made to either of the witnesses
OF the will, unless there are two other
subscribing witnesses thereto.
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SERIOUS CHARGE.
Two Youths Accused of Attempt
ing to Steal Goods.

Yesterday evening two young men
entered the store of L. Elkus & Co., on
street, between Ninth and Tenth, and
according TO the employees they at
tempted to steal a pair of trousers.
They were detected in the act. however,
and were cornered by the clerks and
detained until the patrol wagon, with
Officer Bagley on the quarterback, put
in an appearance
The prisoners We're taken to the sta
ton, where they gave the names of
Frank Stephens and James Wilkin-
son. They told rather shaky story
to the effect that they intended buy
ing the trousers, though when searched
neither PANIED out a cent.
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grees, with fresh southerly winds and
partly cloudy weather prevailing.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 80 and
go degrees, and one year ago to-day
80 and 50 degrees.
The average temperature was GA and
the normal "A degrees showing yes
terday to have been 10 degrees cooler
than usual for the 22d day Of July.
The wet thermometer at 5 p. m. was
60 degrees, being 13 degrees cooler
than the dry thermometer at the same
hour.
The percentage of moisture in the
air at p. m. was 46, as aginst SO per
cent at the same hour on Wednesday
evening
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Threats Against Life.

Lucy J. Doyle was arrested last even
ing on two complaints issued by Jus
tice of the Peace Henry and sworn to
by Agnes Burns, charging her with
an assault with a deadly weapon-a
wagon spoke-and also with threats
against life
Pending the preliminary examina-
tons bail was fixed on the first charge
at 81 600, and ON the last at $500.
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H. L. j., Sacramento, asks: In case
the Cubans should succeed, could they
confiscate the property of peaceable citi
zens? What would be the effect of their
success upon property owners in Cuba?
AnsWer.-Really, no one can tell But
it is improbable that Cubans would be
SO unwise as to enter upon a system of
theft from non-combatants. Such a
thing would be unheard of. If the nom
combatants had been enemies of the
Cuban cause, hardships might be visited
upon them, heavy burdens be placed
etc., but we hardly think there would be
any confiscation. The Cubans will want
the favor of the world, not it's contempt
and scorn.
The record-union., 1897-07-23

ord Union" office last night. 1t had
opened its petals but an hour before
and they will close again early this
morning The flower was about six
inches in diameter, and as fragrant as
an armful of tuberoses.
There are several more buds on the
plant, which wifi all blossom at about
the same time, several weeks hence.
The plant is between twenty and thirty
years old. and the family claim that it
is the only real night-blooming cereus
i'm the citv
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Reckless Driving.

A drunken colored youth whose name
could not be learned drove through the
crowded streets last evening in a cart
at breakneck speed. AS he dashed
through the crowds he was whooping
like a Comanche Indian. If Identified
he should be arrested and punished.
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Believed to be Insane.

Deputy Sheriffs Beckley and Smith
yesterday took into custody colored
woman named Stewart, who resides in
the vicinity of Fourth and M streets,
on suspicion of insanity.
She has been acting strangely, and
among other Authorizations is one that
a neighbor wants to kill her.
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IS Bubbleton-Why. Bobbie?
Contrary to Law.

Toni was out Summing to-day,
and passed through the worst section
of the city.
Dick-You are liable to be arrested
Tom-What for?
Dick-For passing bad quarters.-Up-
tO-Data
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Waste of Water.

NJ Kawato, Marcus Vogele and Mrs
NJ. Harmer were yesterday arrested and
charged with violating the ordinance
providing against waste of water They
each deposited $50 for their appear
ance in court this morning
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An Esteemed Woman Gone.

The death is announced of Mrs. &C.
leste, wife of Louis Curtis, the printer,
who passed away yesterday at her home,
$50 Ninth street. Mrs. Curtis was widely
known and esteemed. She was a native
of st. Louis and 80 years Of age
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Anxious to Get There.

Bobbie-Sis, the next time that board
ing house beau of yours comes here,
please tell the cook not to ring the bell
for dinner.
Miss Bubbleton-Why, Bobbie?
Bobbie-Because the wear and tear on
the furniture's somethin' awful. He
knocked over four chairs and nearly
kicked a hole through the settee, to-day,
when the bell sounded, before he re-
membered where he was.
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Monumental.

Higgins! Why, he can lie as fast
as a horse can trot."
Worse than that. AS fast as a
scorcher can spin. "-PhiladeIphia North
American.
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Gone to the Hills.

Lieutenant Martin and his Signal
Corps left last night by train for Sum-
nit Valley, where they will spend
week in signal practice. They will come
home on horseback
The record-union., 1897-07-23

The shortest and quickest stage route
to Bartlett Springs is from Williams.
Stage daily. Fare, 81. Round-trip, 81.
Rathbun & Abel, Williams, Cal.
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STILL COOLER.
The Temperature Down to the
Autumn Standard.

The Weather Bureau report shows
the highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday to have been IS and % de-
The record-union., 1897-07-23

Bees, according to a statistician,
must, in order to collect a pound of
clover honey, deprive 62000 clover bios
SONS of their nectar
The record-union., 1897-07-23
Her Proof.

Mr.. Muldreth-Do you really believe,
Miss Burbeck, that there is any such
thing as luck?
Miss Enthusiastically. Papa had
nothing to call him out this evening,
and yet he went away just before you
came
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An Estimate.

Get one from A Meister & Sons, 90
GA Ninth street, on overhauling your
buggy, etc. Wagon and carriage work
in all its branches.
The record-union., 1897-07-23

Our domestic bread finest in the city.
Pacific Grove Bakery, S23 J.
The record-union., 1897-07-23
Try McMorry's Blend Coffee. 35c.

Save money by buying your tea and
coffee of ]. McMorry, 531 M
The record-union., 1897-07-23

Wire your house Get prices electric
fixtures. Tom Scott, plumber, 303 J.
The record-union., 1897-07-23

New combination oak book cases and
writing desks. Comstock's, 9th and k
The record-union., 1897-07-23

Try McMorry's 35c tea 531 NJ.
The record-union., 1897-07-23

DR.. Weldon, 500 street. extracts
teeth without pain: local anaesthetic.
J. McMorry, importer OF fine teas.
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VERY FRAGRANT.

A Blossom from a Night-Bloom-
ing Cereus.
A blossom from the night-blooming
cereus in the yard of Emil Smith at
1911 1 street was brought to the Rec
The record-union., 1897-07-23
AUCTIONS.
Auctioneer.
ADJUSTMENTS.
LAVEVI CHARMIoN.

L. "A 4 - n "A n M ~ N
The Marvvlous Girl Sandow.
OAK PARK PAVILION, ONE WEEK,
Performance suspended THURSDAY on
account Of DANCE. Continued Friday. Sat
urday and Sunday.
Beginning July 49, 1897.
- G A L RIA SFNSAT ION.
SUPERB VAUDEVILLE COMPANY.
Admission l0c. Reserved seats, 25c. jyI6-1w
The record-union., 1897-07-23

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 teethfng 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
q bottle.
The record-union., 1897-07-23

c. L. P, Sacramento, desires to know
to settle dispute-if seals are taken
on the South American Coast any
where. He contends for the negative
Answer-They are. For instance, on
the island of Lobos, off the coast of
Uruguay, and several other small
islands on that coast, seals are found in
abundance and their taking is regu-
lated by law.
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bicycles have fallen in price so sud-
denly after the claim that a first-cla
wheel could not be built and sold at a
fair profit for less than 500?
Answer-There are too many dealers
and manufacturers in the business. The
cost of the wheel has been Iessened by
introduction of new machinery. Larger
sales and smaller profits the manufac-
turers have concluded is the better rule.
So much expenditure in advertising by
employing riders and teams, and in is
suance of printed matter, is to be cut
down and buyers of wheels are to get
the benefit. Finally, new sprocket and
propelling devices threaten to come in
and make chain wheels drug
The record-union., 1897-07-23

KENT BROS, 1917 Third street for car
riages, buggies, rigs of all kinds at short
notice. Telephones-New. a15: old. 511.
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SPECIAL NOTICES

Vehicles-Baker & Hamilton-H ardware
Carts, Buggies, Carriages, Phaetons, Balm
Farm and Header Wagons, Wholesale
Hardware. Send for catalogue.
The record-union., 1897-07-23

Lydia L., Sacramento, asks if the
word ''nosy" is ever proper. 1t was
marked out of her school essay.
Answer-It is given by photographers,
but is inelegant. Generally used as a
nickname. The Duke of Wellington
was called by some "Old Nosey."
W. L. c., Sacramento, asks what is
the amount of the interest bearing debt
of the United States
Answer-In June it was $S47, 365, 100.
This is exclusive of bonds issued to the
Pacific railroads.
The record-union., 1897-07-23

M. c. NJ, Folsom, asks the origin of
the word "Pajama''
Answer-It its from the Hindustan-
csc.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-19
VIII Change County superintendent.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE, Ind, May 18.-The eight
Republican township trustees of Rush
county met this afternoon and nominated
A Lincoln Gary for county superintendent
to succeed l. O. Harrison, who was also a
candidate with five others--John w. Rhodes
of Gingo, Thomas Bottor of Richmond,
Joseph E. Stevens and Colfax Martins of
Orange township and G. N. Logan of Posey
township All the candidates received votes.
On the forty-first ballot Mr.. Gary was
chosen. He is a young man, with expert
ence in educational lines and popular among
the teachers. Mr. Harrison the retiring
superintendent, has had over two terms
There are four Democratic trustees, but 1t
is understood they will have no candidate
at the election June Z.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-19
TRIBUTE TO Mr.. MORSS
PARIS AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COM
MERGE HONORs THE EX-CONSUL.
He is Presented with an Illuminated
Address and a Large Silver
Repousse Vase.

PARIS May 1s.-An interesting function
took place this afternoon, when a deputa-
ton representing the American Chamber of
Commerce in Paris presented to Samuel
E. Morss, the retiring consul general, an
illuminated address and large silver re-
pcusse vase bearing allegorical figures. The
address, which is a beautiful work of art
was designed by the Well-known painter,
Nine. Louise Abema and is inclosed in a
frame about eighteen by twenty-four inches
in dimensions The address, which was
read by DR.. Tying, the president of the
chamber, is a flattering expression of the
personal good will of the members or the
chamber towards Mr.. Morss and their sin
cere regret at his forthcoming retirement.
1t says, in part:
Among the founders and first friends of
this chamber when its work and influence
we're in debate, Consul General MorSS gave
the aid of his name, position, talents and
earnest EFFORTS to the furtherance OF ats
interests. Through the series OF years winch
have passed since its organization ne mas
served continuously, not only as honorary
member, but also as honorary director, in
its active administration He has contrib
Cted his long experience in analfS 10 the
solution of the problems which nave occu-
pied it's attention. His presence at the
meetings of its board of directors, his coun-
sci in connection with the several projects
which have claimed its appreciation and
his intervention with the general govern
nentS of the United States and France
beth in official reports and by personal
recommendations, have tended to establish
the good name and the credit of the cham
Der in both countries. TO those memories
forming many reasons for the grateful rec
ignition of the chamber, he has added the
charm Of his personal acquaintance and
generous friendship, which have stimulated
its officers and members in their common
work"
In the second resolution of the address
the chamber expresses to Mr.: Morss the
profound interest which it will ever feel in
his personal welfare and success, as well
as in such efforts as he may make for the
acceptance of reciprocity in international
commerce through the press, on the plat
form and in the public office after his re-
tirement from his present honorable posi-
ton, which he has filled with so much in
teligence and efficiency"
Mr.. Morss replied feelingly in acknoWl-
edgment of the exceptional honor con-
ferred upon me by the chamber The
presentation was followed by a reception,
at which more than five hundred persons
were present, among them most of the lead
ing members of the American colony In
Do
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-19
AMERICANS AT COURT.
Several Presented at the Princess OF
WaIes's Drawing Room.

LONDON, May 1S.--The Princess of Wales
held a drawing room at Buckingham Pal
ace to-day in behalf of the Queen The
weather was summer-like and there were
enormous crowds on the mall. The dresses
as a whole, were exceptionally fine, and
there was a lavish use of jewels and en-
broidery, which were the features of the
display. Mrs. Hay wife of the United
States ambassador presented Miss Helen
Morton, daughter of the Hon Levi P. Nor
ton, in the diplomatic circle. Miss Morton
wore white satin, embroidered with sprays
of silver. and trimmed with azaleos and
snow bells. In the general circle Mrs. Hay
presented Miss Elsie French, of New York
who was dressed in white satin, embroid-
cred with a train of white brocade, lined
with pale rose; Mrs and Miss Ogden Goe-
let and Mrs. Van Bergen, of New York.
Among the others who attended the draw
ing room was Lady William Beresford the
former Duchess of Marlborough, dressed
in black, with a gorgeous band of silver
and diamond embroidery; Mrs. Adair, in
apricot velvet with wonderful point lace
and silver and pearl embroidery. Lady
Dunraven, who presented her two daugh-
tiers, dressed exactly alike in green and
white trains, and the baroness Burdette-
Coutts, who was dressed in brocade, the
train lined with blue satin and the dress
of the paest pink embroidered, with dia-
mOndS and silver.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-19
BARRED TO REPORTERS.
Newspaper Men Not Permitted in the
Universal Postal Congress.

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-A committee of
the Universal Postal Congress was in ses-
sion to-day discussing international money
orders. The debate over several of the
propositions was at times quite animated
There was no general reduction of rates
agreed on, but number of countries hav-
ing special money order agreements be-
tween themselves abandoned their separate
arrangements so as to be able to join the
larger general treaty which now embraces
considerably more than half of the coun-
tries of the union. The full congress will
hold its second session next Thursday.
The congress to-day barred its doors to
all newspaper representatives. In this COR
nection tha Evening Star says: 1.-The con-
summation of what will probably be re-
garded as a fiasco in the proceedings of
the congress was reached yesterday, when
General Batcheller, its president, issued an
order to secure, as far as possible, star
chamber proceedings in it's work. This order
was to exclude all representatives of news
agencies from the building in which the
congress is holding its sessions. As a
slight courtesy to the American people,
who are being taxed $50 900 for the enter
tainment of the congress- General Batchel-
Ser has given permission to chairmen of
committees to issue every evening a bulle-
tin stating what action has been taken dur
under consideration, so far as 1t is deemed
eXpedient to allow any enc outside the
congress to know what is being done.
Just what all this star chamber proceed
tngs is about no one seems able to discern
Why the delegates should fear having their
actions known seems not to be understood
Every government on the face of the earth
has its delegate in the congress, that
the secrecy is not necessary in order to
keep information from other governments
1t appears only to be necessary in order
to keep the people at large in the dark
IT is doing that to some extent. Strangely
enough, the people who have been kept in
the dark refuse to make preparations to
extend to the delegates any hospitality
Later on the congress will be taken on
board a railroad train, switched about
portion of the West. brought back to New
York and hidden farewell by the govern
meat officials who have been ordered to see
that they are treated respectfully. but so
far as is known to-day their methods will
call forth no popular demonstration or
hospitality. They will be accorded certain
functions but that is ALL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-19
S. E. NICHOLSON SPOKE.
Opening of the National Good Citi-
zens' Convention.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 1S-The Ma
tional Good Citizens convention met to-
day with a small attendance. Rev. r. w
Binkley, pastor of the Russell-street Cum
berIand Presbyterian Church, of this city
was elected chairman and delivered a
short address. S. T. Nicholson, of Wash
ington city was chosen secretary. Prayer
was offered by Rev. w. Z. Beattie. of
Nashville. and committees were appointed
The convention held no meeting this after
noon. Tonight a meeting was held in the
lecture room of McKendree Church, Rev
r. w. Binkley presiding. which was well
attended. Hon. s. F.. Nicholson, president
OF the Indiana Good Citizens League, de-
lVered an address on Christian Citizen
ship" Rev. DR.. ID. G. Kelley, OF Tennes-
see, delivered an address entitled "A Study
in Citizen Duty from the Bible Standpoint
Both addresses were favorably received
and following them were short speeches
pertinent to the topics discussed in the adj
dresses by delegates. In the audience We're
many Of the leading and most prominent
men in the city
The States represented by delegates so
far are Texas, Pennsylvania Tennessee,
Georgia, Florida, Indiana and Illinois To-
morrow morning a public session will be
held IN the Capitol. when Mayor Mccarthy
VIII deliver an address OF welcome Re
eponses viii follow and then a business
session viii be held Three sessions will
be held tomorrow.