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The record-union., 1897-06-02
MURDER OR SUICIDE ?
Deep Mystery Surrounds the Death
of San Francisco Merchant.

SAN FRANCISCO, June deep
mystery surrounds the death Of l. Hoff-
man, of the firm of Hoffman, Alexan-
der & Co., clothing, who was found
early this evening with two bullet
wounds in his head in his office on Bat
terry street He was not dead when
found, but died on the way to the hos
pital. When seen shortly after D
O'Clock he appeared in the best of spir-
its, but it is limited that domestic
troubles have troubled him lately.
If it proves to be a case of suicide,
this will probably be the assigned rea-
son for the deed. The firm is one Of
the most prosperous in the city and is
well known all over the United States.
About the last person who saw the
deceased merchant was his book-keep-
er, Theodore A. Figle. Figle left the
office shortly after o'clock, but later
returned and when greeted by the
watchman, said that he had forgotten
something. Later, on passing the
door. the watchman tested it, and
found it partly open, and on opening it
still further saw a light in one of the
back offices, and thinking Figle might
be still at work, half latched it, so that
II would make a noise II any DOQy Ell
tered. On repassing the door he found
it in a different position, and went in
side to investigate. He heard noise,
and on going into the lighted room,
found the dying man with one bullet in
the mouth and another through the
cheek. A pistol was also found. A
third shot had passed through his hat
and lodged in the ceiling.
The police commenced an investiga-
tion, Immediately barring the doors
and refusing admittance to all, even the
reporters. After two or three hours
Chief Of Police Lees appeared on the
scene and his subordinates made a re-
port to him, shortly after which the
newspaper representatives We're ad-
mitted. To them it looked like a case
of suicide. The detectives, however,
spent the whole evening examining wit
nesses, and their action strengthens the
theory of murder, which is held by the
dead mans friends.
The theory of murder is supported by
a surgical examination of the body,
which showed that the fatal shot was
fired into the left side Of the head, the
deceased being a right handed man.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
The Fox and the Crow,

A crow, having stolen a piece of flesh,
perched in a tree to enjoy it at leisure.
A fox saw her her and, being hungry
thought he would employ little dipo-
macy to get the meat away from her
What a prima donna that crow
would be- he said, looking at her with
mock admiration, 'if she only had a
voice proportional to her other attrac-
tions!"
The crow promptly dropped the piece
of flesh on his head, completely blind
ing him, and before he could recover
from his surprise lit on his back and
began to peck him viciously. 'I'l have
you to know" she cawed, chat I'm
a proper lady, and the man that COM
pares me to them shameless French
singing hussies is going to get hurt
Immoral-Don't praise the soft white
ness of a labor delegates hands.-Life.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Taking AL They Could Garry Away
With Them.
Juror Simon Sentenced by Judge
Wallace to Pay a Fine of Five
Hundred Dollars and Imprisonment
in the County Jail for Five Days
for Contempt of Court.

JAMESTOWN, June 1.-Burglars
gained an entrance 10 the store of Nor
ris Brothers, at Chinese Camp, last
night, and got away with about S1,OOO
worth of jewelry. They succeeded in
tearing up the iron grating from the
sidewalk in front and through the OPEN
ing got into the cellar. They made a
systematic search of the store and took
all that they could carry away with
them.
Their visit was not discovered until
this morning, and Constable Looney
and posse started on the trail. 1t led
toward Burns ferry, and there Looney
found two of the burglars. Part of
the stolen property was found in their
possession. A third part is supposed
TO have participated in the burglary,
and the Constable hopes to arrest him
before morning.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
LLOYD ELECTED.
Defeats the Republican Candidate by
Five Thousand Plurality.

ST. LOUIS, June 1.-Estimates based
upon returns received UP to midnight
from the First Missouri Congressional
District indicate that Lloyd Oem.) is
elected over Clark Rep) by plurality
of 5000. The total vote cast is about
6 per cent. of that cast last November.
Lloyd carried Hannibal, Clark's home,
by 241 plurality, a Democratic gain of
206 over the November election. Six
teen precincts in Macon County give
Lloyd Oem) a plurality over Clark
Rep) of 100. The same precincts in
1896 gave Giles Dem) a plurality of
seventeen over Clark. Returns from
Shelby County show an increased DEM
ocratic vote. Hannibal Marion County,
gives Lloyd 23S over Clark.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
The Palmetto State.

The Charleston News and Courier"
thus explains the origin Of South Caro-
lina's nickname, 'The Palmetto State:
ION June %, 1916. a force of less than
100 Carolinians, under command of
Moultrie, protected by the rude fortif-
cation on Sullivan's Island, in Charles
ton Harbor, made of the trunks of the
palmetto, repulsed the attacks OF
British fleet under command of Sir Pc
ter Parker, and when the State of South
Carolina was organized, the State seal,
which was first used in May, 1777, was
made to commemorate this victory. A
palm tree, growing erect on the seashore,
represents the strength of the fort,
while at its base an oak tree, torn from
the ground and deprived of its branches.
recalls the British fleet, built of oak tim
ber, overcome by the palmetto
The record-union., 1897-06-02
A Literary Critic on Sleeves.

AS to sleeves, the fashions come SLOW
ly UP this way, and do not seem to be
settled by universal woman's suffrage.
For the majority of women are not tail
and shapely, and only the shapely and
the tall can wear with decorum sleeves
which make every woman under five
feet eight look at least as broad as she
is long. On bicycles, short ladies so
clad are indeed unlovely objects, not
to mention the resistance which such
sleeves oppose the wind. Why women
to whom they are grossly unbecoming
tthe vast majority submit to the tyr
amy of these sleeves, I know not.
Who would be free themselves must
use the scissors, if dressmakers won't.
Friends of the enfranchisement of wo-
men should reflect on this topic, which
offers arguments to the adversary
Andrew Lang, in Longman's Magazine.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
The Bicycle Somrrero.

There's another i'll to be charged to
the bicycle in Chicago. 1t is the broad,
white, leather-belted, leather bound
sombrero, which on the few fine days
of spring has seemed to dot the varie-
gated millinery of State street with
suggestions Of cowboys in petticoats.
1t has been too early in the wheeling
season to class the startling headgear,
but assurance is given by milliners that
neither revolvers, lariats nor bucSing
broncos go with it; that as soon as
reads are smooth and dry it will asso-
The record-union., 1897-06-02
FILIBUSTER DAUNTLESS.
Arrives at Key West Under Tow of
the Cruiser MarbIehead.

KEY WEST F'la-), June 1.-The
United States cruiser Marblehead, which
left here under sealed orders on Satur-
day morning, returned at noon to-day
with the tug Dauntless in tow, charged
with filibustering. A Lieutenant of the
Marbelehead had been placed on board
the Dauntless. Upon arriving the tug
was turned over to the customs officers.
About twenty-five Cubans were found
on the Dauntless, including Charles Sill
va, Colonel Nunez and j. E. Cartaya. No
communication with the boat is al
lowed. Very little ammunition was
found aboard the Dauntless, and only
two rifles, and report has it that the
crew threw the remainder of the cargo
overheard. The tug gave the cruiser a
lively chase down the east coast of Flor
ida before it was overhauled Spanish
Consul Fernandez had his face slapped
by j. NJ. Gown, and a crowd Of Cubans
attempted to throw him overheard fror
the wharf, but they were not successful.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Robbers at Oakland.

OAKLAND, June 1.-The two high
waymen who held up Police officer
Boyce a week ago and then went to
Martinez to rob Town Marshal Tag
CART are believed to be operating here
again. 1t is thought they are the men
who broke into the residence of H. A.
Holmes at San Leandro on Sunday ev-
ening, and followed that crime by the
bolder one of holding up E. J. Brown at
Twenty-fifth street and San Pablo ave-
nue. last night. A large quantity of
silverware and jewelry was stolen from
the Holmes residence and Brown was
relieved of S12 80.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Clarke Road Law.

OAKLAND, June AL road work
in Alameda County ceased to-day after
the Clarke road law went into effect
The law is imperative in the opinion of
many Boards Of Supervisors, and this
county will test the case in the courts.
The law provides for the election or
selection of a Board of Trustees in
each county and the road work is to be
taken out of the hands of Boards of Su-
pervisors, and placed in charge of the
Trustees. The Boards of Trustees have
never been elected, hence the difficulty
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Found Dead i'm Bed.

STOCKTON, June IA. P. Miller, an
old time horseman and part owner of
May Day and Favori, was found dead
this morning in his bed at the race
track. He had been ailing for some
time and was 80 years of age. He had
been a paralytic for many years, and
directed his training and business
about the stables from a small wheel
chair used by invalids, as the stroke de-
prived him of the use of both legs.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Alaska Boundary Treaty.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The Alas
kan boundary treaty was reported in
executive session by Senator Turpie to-
day. The report recommends the ratifi-
cation of the treaty, with an amend
ment making it clear that the United
States comedies none of its seacoast
rights by accepting Mount st. Elias as
the initial point for making the one hun
dred and first meridian obundary line
The record-union., 1897-06-02
THE NoNPAREIL
a&@ydulu!xY'
New
EmbrOiderieS.

We have sold thousands Of yards
of Embroideries, but never such
values and patterns as these at
such prices. his a strong line of
cambric edgings and wider
widths new openwork patterns,
splendidly finished edges, just
the kind to use on children's un-
derwear, everyday white dresses
and for ladies' underwear, on ac-
count of its durability. Wide
widths, 6 to 8 inches, 12c and 15c
yard; narrow TO match at 33c
and sc yard.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
imprisoned for five days in the County

imprisoned for five days in the County
Jail
Simon, while serving as q juror, vio-
lated the admonition of the court not
to discuss the case by talking with
Elizabeth Finnican concerning some of
the testimony introduced by Turner,
who was on trial for grand larceny
Simon expressed himself as believing
that the defendant was guilty of great
yillainy, and when the case was sub
mitted to the jury he persistently voted
for acouittal. The other jurors were
for conviction. but Simon refused to
vote that way.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
SAMUEL CLEMENS
Denies the Stories of IIl-Health and
lmpoverishment.

LONDON, June 1.-The friends of
Samuel Clemens Mark Twain) ask the
Associated Press to deny the stories in
circulation regarding his i'll health and
impoverishment. As cabled to the AS
sociated Press on May Sth, when Mr..
Mr.. Clemens was reported to have died
suddenly, the distinguished American
was in better health and spirits than for
years.
The report of last August that Mr..
Clemens was living in quiet lodgings
and working day and night at his book
in order to pay his creditors and provide
for his family was perfectly true at the
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Strike at Havana.

HAVANA, June 1.-The street car,
stage drivers and stable hands of this
city have gone on strike, owing to the
failure of the companies to comply with
their promise TO increase the wages of
their employees, as a result of a fall in
the value of bank bills.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Kennedy Paws the Fine.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1.-Rev. AL
len L. Kennedy to-day handed to the
Clerk of Police Judge Campbells court
SO, in payment of his fine for having
cruelty beaten the infant child of C. w.
BuckmaSter. In imposing the fine Judge
Campbell said the he did not think
Kennedy had been worse than injudi-
cious in furnishing the babe
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Her Only Friends.

Mamma" asked the little four-year-
old how do you spell ginger? ?"
Put away your book, dear. 1t is
time to go to bed
Papa, how do you"
Don't bother me, Katie"
What does it mean when it says
Didn't you hear your mother"
Katie threw the book on the floor.
II don't believe there's anybody that
loves me-" she burst forth, "'cept
grandpa an Cod Grandpa, he's in
Michigan, an l don't know where God
isi''-Chicago Tribune
The record-union., 1897-06-02
General Daniel RuggIes Dead.

RICHMOND (va-), June General
Daniel Ruggles died at his home in
Fredericksburg at o'clock this morn
ing, after an illness Of several months.
He was born at Barr, Mass, in 1880. en-
tered West Point as a cadet in July 1,
1879 and graduated June 30 1893.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Fair Estate Contest.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1.-At to-
days proceedings in the case of Angus
VS.. Craven, involving the genuineness
of the so-called pencil will of James G.
Fair, expert Ames continued his crit
ical examination of Fairs chirography,
pointing out the alleged differences be
tween the writing in the pencil will and
the admittedly genuine letters Of the
dead millionaire.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Killing Frost i'm Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE,, June IA killing
frost was reported throughout the
State last night, and small fruits and
vegetables suffered severely. Snow fell
in the extreme northern portion of the
State and in Northern Michigan.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
COllided i'm Mid-Ocean.

NEW YORK, June with a hole in
her port quarter nearly twelve feet long
and five feet high, caused by a collision
in mid-ocean with the Danish steamer
Hekla, the Atlantic Transportation Line
steamer Mississippi came into port to-
dav
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Hajor-GeneraI Miles.

ATHENS, June -Major-General
Miles, u. S. A, returned here to-day
from Thermopylae, the headquarters of
the Greek army, where the General met
Crown Prince Constantine, and was en-
abled to inspect the defenses of the
Greeks.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Monroe Salisbury at Denver.

DENVER, June Monroe Salisbury
of San Francisco has arrived in Den
yer, accompanied by Charles L. Grif-
fifth, horse trainer, and John Kelley,
driver and horseman, and bringing his
string Of thirteen flyers.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Loyal Legion.

DETROIT (Mich.), June 1.-7Men who
distinguished themselves as army Off
GERS during the civil war are arriving to
attend the quadriennial conference of
the Loyal Legion, which begins its ses-
SiOnS tomorrow.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
PRINCE CHRISTIAN.
BetrOthed to the Duchess Alexandrine
rIecklenberg=S SChWerin.

The betrothal of Prince Christian of
Denmark, the eldest son of the Crown
Prince of Denmark, and the ultimate
heir to the throne to the Duchess Alex
andrine of Mecklenberg Schwerin, is
looked upon with much favor by most
of the foreign courts.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
New Japanese Loan.

LONDON, June 1.-The Japanese
loan of 100000 yen, equivalent to
about S21, ,947 ,916, at per cent. and
payable in gold, the issue price of which
is 1011a, was subscribed to-day several
times over within an hour.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
A Wealthy Farmer Killed.

OAKLAND, June John Kerwin, a
wealthy farmer of Brooklyn Township,
was instantly killed tonight in a col
lision at Elmhurst with a Haywards
electric car. The horse he was driving
was killed and the buggy smashed into
Splinters
The record-union., 1897-06-02

The future brides mother is second
cousin to the present Czar of Russia, to
whom Prince Christian himself is a
first cousin. The Prince is a stalwart
young man and an enthusiastic SPORTS
man, being particularly devoted to mill
itary training. He has been attached
to various regiments in different parts
of the country
The record-union., 1897-06-02
White Canvas
OxfOrdS.

The kind you usually pay 81
for. Full canvas ties, turned
from the newest last, pointed toe.
French heel, turned sole. kid
lined, self-tip, latest cut, any size
or width desired. Our price.
81 so.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
VanderIip Takes the Oath of Office.

WASHINGTON, June Frank Van
derlip of Illinois to-day subscribed to
the oath of office as Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Mahdists Meet With Reverses.

BRUSSELS, June 1.-Oficia1 news
was received here to-day from the Congo
Free State, saying that Belgian force
had defeated 1000 Mahdists in the west
ern part of the territory.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
GUILTY OF CONTEMPT.
Juror Simon Sentenced to Pay a
Heavy Fine.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1.-Isidor ST.
mon, the obdurate juror in the Turner
case, was adjudged guilty of contempt
OF court by Judge Wallace and sem
tenced to pay fine of $500 and be
The record-union., 1897-06-02

Moderation in manner of eating and
choice of food has not always charac-
terized men of history. Both Napoleon
l. and Carlyle are said to have ruined
their digestions and tenpers by rapid
eating. On the other hand, the care
with which Gladstones partakes of the
yiands set before him has been ac-
knowledged over and over again as one
of the. greatest factors which has
worked to proloug his life.
The record-union., 1897-06-02

known that the donor of the million
francs received by the committee of the
Inflated charity bazar was Madame LIE
Baudy.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Madame lie Baudy the Donor.

LONDON, June 1.-The Paris corre-
spondent of the Times says it is now
The record-union., 1897-06-02

If you would know the value of mon
ey go and try to borrow some.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Black
ParasOls.

New 22-inch Black Gloria Silk
Sun Shades on paragon frame,
with ebonized handle with
natural crook Price, 81.
The record-union., 1897-06-02
Summer
Wash Fabrics.

( 1t is a distinction we are Justly
Y proud Of-that of having for years
2 enjoyed the reputation of carry
2 ing the largest, best assorted and
q most carefully selected stock of
q Wash Fabrics in the State. This
. distinction came not easily, it
3 being the result of weeks spent
= each season in culling from both
3 foreign and domestic manufac-
s lures, the choicest of the seasons
: productions. an arduous task, but
s well repaid by the encOniums we
receive. The patterns of '97 sur
& pass in daintiness of colOrings
and design any ever produced,
Z and you will not be doing your
. self justice if you do not see this
o most complete assortment ere
3 you make the final choice for
. your latest Summer gown.
8 special line of new Sheer
( yard.
D Lace Stripe 0rgandie Lawns,
q DAINTY patterns, new cOlOrings,
D l23c yard.
rolka DOT ZephyrS. two quail
= Ties, Just opened and priced at 15c
D and 19c yard.
z Fine Zephyr Ginghams, summer
z c0lorings, broken plaid effects,
: 25c yard.
: English Percales. in light, me-
: dunn and dark cOlors, neat new
< patterns and stripes. Price, 10c,
z l23c and 15c yard,
D The popular Grass Linens, in
q new patterns, at zoe and 25c
B yard.
Q Dimities, sheer and cool, all
. .9|s newest patterns and color
9 Ings. Price, 10c, 123c, I5c and
q 25c.
2 Fancy Dress Sateens, dark
ground. cOntrasted with bright,
9 pretty patterns and designs, at
y 123c yard.
4 White Duck, for skirts or suits,
Z Zoe, 123c and 15c yard.
D White Corded Pique, for skirts
D or suits, 1890 to 75c.
g Imported Organdies, sheer in
g weave. beautiful in pattern.
= Price, 25c, 35c. 40c, soc, up to 81
. yard.
z Cycling COverts, in changeable
2 effects, 30 inches wide, the latest
9 fad for cycling suits, 15c yard.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-28
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal
Chicago. Dec. %.

ChlcagO, Dec. 28.
WHEAT-Wheat was helped at the
opening today by the strength displayed
by the coarse grains and the frmness OF
cables. Liverpool showing 14G9sd advance
over Thursdays closing price, while Paris
was 20 centimes higher. May opened al
9414c, an advance of &c over yesterday
and held firm for a minute at 9414@949sc
A depressing factor and one which had
its effect was the receipts here and in
the northwest. Minneapolis and Duluth
reported 657 cars. against 290 last week
and 344 cars last year. Chicago receipts
were 4SS cars, cf which 265 cars were of
contract grade. The total addition to
contract stocks today amounted to $4,000
bushels. Worlds shipments were 6,645, 000
bushels. with India to hear from The
European visible decreased 1.48O 900 bush
els, suggesting a moderate worlds visi-
BILE decrease. Under moderate liquida>
ton May declined to 9S13ae39s but re-
acted later to 945s694s4c.
CORN-Corn traders were astonished at
the large receipts, 954 cars, about $50 more
than expected. The opening was firm
on the active export demand but soon
weakened. May opened about 1sc higher
at 9Od3O4c, declined to 29s4c and reacted
to 297sc
OATS-Opened steady with corn. but the
later weakness of the market and general
ISdliZliS safes CduSeu d Sltduy ueCuHe-
Trading was quite active. Receipts were
537 cars. May opened &c higher at 23s4
d237sc and declined to 239s@231ac.
PROVISIONS-Light receipts of hogs
and higher prices at the yards helped the
provision market and prices held fairly
steady with a good business in all pros
ducts. May pork opened unchanged at
IS. .9215. sold at 1885 and back to $S921a
May lard opened a shade higher at $4.721k
and sold at $4.7OG47214. May ribs open>
ed unchanged at $455 and sold at S4521aG0
455.
BARLEY-Cash. No. 3, 26a42c.
RYE-Cash, 4634c; December. Acc; May,
4Ss4 G49c.
FLAX-Cash. $11s; cash northwestern.
$1.211a; December, $1.1S; May, $1.211a.
TIMOTHY-Cash,s $3.50; March, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-28
NAT GOODWIN'S LOSS.
Surrenders $500 in a Game of
Pool in a Short Time.

New York, Dec. 2S-The day before
Christmas Nat Goodwin was in the
Hoffman House with a few congenial
friends. The cafe was filed with men
who spend much money and have plen-
ty more-such as Charley Reed, famous
for his collection of vests; Lucius Ap-
pleby, the bOokmaker, and Louis V.
Bell, one of the most daring and sue
cessfuI operators in Wall street. Good
win and Bell together drifted into the
billiard room and stood for few min
utes watching the players.
I'm play you a game of pool" said
Goodwin to Bell.
why, you can't play pool" answer
ed Bell, banteringly.
Bet you $25 I can beat you, prompt
ly said Goodwin.
Go you" said Bell indifferently.
The men started to play. Neither of
them showed great Skill but Mr.. Bell
had a shade the better of it. He won
games until he was $3.50 ahead of the
actor.
Make it 500 a game" said Goodwin
to Bell.
Go you" again said the broker.
The game went on for another hour.
Mr. Bells winnings were increased to
$3.50.
Then Goodwin wanted to make it $3.50
a game. Bell said all right, but he
could only play a half hour, as he had
a dinner engagement. Luck still favor
ed Bell and he quit $500 to the good.