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Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-25
PROVED FAILURE.
Conference Adjourns Sine Die,
and Strike Goes On.
Ratchford Said Nothing But So Cent
Rate Would Be Accepted.
SisIters' Proposition 10 ArbIisais, Also ier
6eaeral Conference Rejected.

Pittsburg. Fa., Aug. 24.-The final ef-
fort to arrange pan for ending the
big coal strike has proved a failure and
the strike goes on. At noon the con-
ference between a committee of coal
operators and miners, national and DIS
trict officials, closed, and the confer
ence adjourned without date. The
miners representatives did not receie
from their original proposition to settle
the strike by arbitration and start the
mFEes, at the 69-cent rate. Presiden.
Ratchfcrd Insisting that nothing but
the 69-cent rate could possibly be ac-
cepted.
The operators were firm, but everJ
argument of the mine owners was me:
by the miners leaders, and it was de-
cided to end the conference.
President Ratchford gave out the
following statement:
I'VE have disagreed. Our PROPOSE
tion remained unchanged. Besides ou,
proposition to arbitrate we made them
a second one alo1ig the lines Of bringing
about a general conference Of miners
and operators Of all the mining states
Tney refused TO lend their efforts in
that direction and the strike will De
continued. We have no other plans
for the future"
Immediately after the close of the
morning conference, ]. b. Zerbe called
meeting of operators for O'Clock
this afternoon, to discuss the situation
and outline plan for future action.
AT this meeting the miners ulti-
matum to return to work at the 69-ceat
rate pending arbitration, was rejected
The operators will now carry out tbs
plan adopted at the Cleveland confer.
ence, and Will open their mines at once
II the old men will not accept Their
terms new cres will be imported.
The press committee began the pre-
paa-atiOn of a Statement for the public
giving the operators and placing the
responsibility upon the miners officials
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-25
Saved from Wreck Of a Year Ago.

Auckland, N. H., Aug. 24-Tfhe sur
vivors of the Norwegian bark Saladon,
from Newcastle to Honolulu, which
wrecked on Starbuck Island in August
1896, have arrived here. After suffer-
ing the greatest privations they reach
ed Sophia Island in boats and remained
there 10 months with the natives be-
fore they were rescued. the captain,
mate and carpenter of the SeladOn died
on the Sophia Island.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-25
win Replace The Buoy.

Boston Aug. 23.-The lighthouse in
spector has received numerous COM
plants from captains of steamers
bound through Vineyard sound, con-
cerning the bell buoy in Pollock Rip
slue, dragging from its position. The
board viii ltake steps to replace the
buoy as soon as practicable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-25
The Laffrinier's Cargo Saved.

Nauset, Mass, Aug. 24.-With the ex-
ception of about 20 900 feet of lumber, the
entire cargo of the schooner Ira I.affri-
nier. which was wrecked on Nauset bar.
July IA, while on a passage from Bangor
for New York, has been saved and re-
shipped on the schooner Sea Bird, which
left Nauset for New York. Sunday night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-25
Bank Statement.

Washington. Aug. 2i.-The treasury de-
partment published, to-day, a comparative
statement of the resources and liabilities
of all the national banks in the country
on July %. compared with a correspond
ing date last year. and with the last call
made this year. The showing is very
gratifying one to the treasury officials.
and the figures indicate gradual expan-
sion of business, especially in the amount
of deposits. The statement:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-25
CLEARING IN THE MORNING..

Boston, Aug. 24.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity for Wednesday:
Clearing in the morning, followed by
partly cloudy, fair weather during the
day; warmer, southwesterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-25
Didn't Wait for Turks to Kill Him.

Constantirople. Aug. 24.--One of the
ArEenfans arrested has committed
sauicide by shooting himself with re-
volver.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-25

+ ItN understood that the Ottoman Bank
has notified the ambassadors of the pow
ers OF its Willingness to provide the en-
tire amount Of indemnity agreed upon be-
Of the Greek finances Is assured as se-
curfty.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-25
Readvjlle Races Stopped.

Readville, Mass, Aug. 24.-The heavy
rain of today prevented all trotting and
pacing in the Grand Circuit OH the Read
vile track, and the Indications tonight,
are not reassuring for d good track, to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-25
Started Up on Full Time.

Lewiston. Aug. 23.-The ,bagging depart
ment of the Androscoggin mill started up
on full time, this morning, with full
contingent of help. Itemploys $50 hands.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-25

At Sheepshead Bay, L. l.. Tuesday, the
Futurity was won by LAloutte by
length. Lydian was second by length,
Uriel third Time, Ill.
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132 so; rent of public square, s21.

S132 80; rent of public square, S21.
superintendent of Streets Croly re-
ported expenditures as follows: Street
department, $573 70. The S-street
sewer is nearly completed from the
sump to Seventh street.
superintendent of Cemeteries Ficks
reported siXty-siX interments during
the month; collected for sale of lots,
S343 40; opening graves, $32S; permits,
S102; total, $T173 40; received from
New Helvetia, $149 40.
Poundmaster Cooksley reported sew
enty-eight dogs, fourteen horses, two
cows and three goats impounded; sew
enty-one dogs killed and seven dogs
and nine cattle redeemed fees for i'm
pounding, S26.
Water Assessor Nash reported thirty
eight new water takers, at $3.50 80 a
month.
Chief of Police Drew reported 167 ar
rests. 1,036 meals and 80 lodgings fur
nished for the month.
Police Clerk Rutherford reported
$2I4 % levied in fines and S217 col
lected.
The board then adjourned.
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ANTI-DEBRIS.
Monthly Meeting of the Executive
Committee.

The Executive Committee of the State
Anti-Debris Association held its regu-
lar monthly meeting yesterday after
neon in the rooms of the Board of Su
pervisors, Thomas Jenkins presiding
and Robert Cosner acting as Secretary.
Reports were made by the manager
and attorney, but owing to the press Of
business before the committee and their
desire to attend a hearing of the bill
in relation to river Improvement be-
fore the Legislature, action on these
reports was continued until the next
regular meeting.
The case of the association against
the Kate Hayes Mining Company for
violation of the permit issued by the
United States Debris Commission was
heard on Monday in San Francisco, and
after the evidence on both sides had
been submitted it was argued in the
evening by Robert T. Devlin for the
association and c. w. Cross for the
defendant.
The case of the United States against
the North Bloomfield Gravel and Min
ing Company will be argued on the pro-
ceedings before Judge Ross of the
United States Circuit Court in San
Francisco on January 10Th. It will be
necessary to reargue this case, owing
to the disqualification of Judge Nc
Kenna
The following were elected officers Of
the association for the ensuing year:
President, Thomas jenkins; Secretary,
Robert Cosner; Manager, w. I. Phipps;
Attorney, Robert T. Devlin.
Legislative and Finance Committees
were also elected.
Considerable discussion was had re-
lating TO bills now pending, in the Leg
islature and the committee adjourned
to 60 in a body to the State Capitol
and later appeared before the Swamp
Land Committee of the Senate, where
remarks were made by John c. White,
w. t. Phipps, \. II. Wilbur and L. p
Farmer showing the damage that had
been done to the rivers and the neces-
sity for prompt action on the lines rec
commended by the Commissioner Of
Public Works in his late report
The next meeting of the committee
will be held on the third Tuesday of
next month.
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CAPITAL GAS COMPANY.
Elects Its Officers for the Ensuing
Year

The annual meeting of the Capital
Gas Company was held yesterday, when
the following named directors were
elected: B. u. Steinman, Frank Miller,
B. Welch and c. H. Cummings of Sac
ramento and o. Eldridge, H. H. Tay-
lor and j. B. Crockett of San Francisco
The Board of Directors afterward met
and elected b. u. Steinman as President
c. II. Cummings Secretary and Treasur-
er and G. w. jackson Superintendent.
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THE KUCHES CASE.
Testimony introduced Yesterday by
the Prosecution.

The taking of testimony in the case
of Antonio Kuches for attempted Grim
inal assault on Emma Metz, a four
teen-year-old girl. was begun in Judge
Hart's court yesterday. District Attor
ney Ryan is conducting the prosecu-
ton. and Kuches is defended by II.
w. Johnson and ID. L. Alexander. c.
NJ. Beckwith. for the Society of Cru
city to Children. is assisting the Dis
trict Attorney in the prosecution.
At the request of counsel the court
sent the jury, in custody of the Sher-
iff. to view the premises where the as
sault took place.
County Surveyor Boyd illustrated a
diagram Of the candy store of the de-
fendant. showing the position Of the
show cases, etc, and also the room be-
hind it.
Dan Healy, the officer Of the society,
testified that about noon on October
Both last he was in the vicinity Of de-
fendant's store on X street, between
Fifth and Sixth. He was there to
watch the place, complaints having
been made to him concerning It, He
saw the Metz girl go into the store,
and he passed by the window and saw
her standing in front of the showcase.
He passed on and came back and look
ed In. She was standing in front Of
the rear showcase. and Kuches had
hold of her hand trying to drag her
into the back room.
Shortly afterward he rushed In and
found her in the back room struggling
with Kuches. who had almost over
come her He told Kuches he had
caught him, and Kuches ran away. The
girl was gasping for breath, and after
she was released she threw her arms
around witness neck and said, "Oh,
mister. you have saved me!' He took
her away, and afterwards came back
and arrested Kuches.
In the afternoon the girl gave her
testimony. during which the audience
was excluded.
The defense will go on this morning.
1T.A
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Sabbath Convention.

The Sabbath Convention meets this
afternoon and evening in the Ninth
street Baptist Church. Drs. Briggs and
Cantine and others are here to take part
in the meetings, which promise to be Of
great interest. The conference will be
held at o'clock this afternoon, and
mass meeting at $50 this evening.
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PROPOSALS.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
EcconGido Irrigation District Will receive
sealed proposals for the purchase Of 81, 900
or any part thereof of its bonds Bids will
be received at their office in Escondido,
Cal, until o'clock a m. February S 1897.
Said bonds are of the denomination of $500
each, payable 10 and 20 years. Interest 8
per cent. A. j. WERDEN,
Secretary Escondido Irrigation District.
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GladnesS Comes

yhy :th a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
tightly directed. There is comfort IN
the knowledge, that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condl-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs, prompt
Iy removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
ali important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase. that you have the genuine arti-
Gle. which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
ard the system is regular, laxatlves or
other remedies are then not needed. Ii
afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most slllllfuI
physicians, bat if in need of q laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and 9 res most general satisfaction.
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LAFAYETTE HALL,
BONDS FOR SALE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE
Board OF Directors of the Turock Irriga-
State OF California, that said board intends
to sell four hundred and seventy-two thou
sand five hundred dollars ($4T2, 300 Of the
bonds of said district on TUESDAY. the
Cd day of February. 1897, at 3 p. m. and
will receive sealed proposals for the pur-
chase OF said bonds at its office in Tur!ock-
in said district, until that day and hour,
when the proposals will be opened and
considered 10y said board,
r NJ WILLIAMS. President.
H r. WATERS. Secretary.
TurIock, Cal, January 3, 1897. ja12-td
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There are fewer Roman Catholics,
proportionately, in Sweden than in any
other European country-only SO out
of population of 4,744 400.
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Weather Forecast.

Northern Calfornia-Cloudy and threat
en1ng weather Wednesday; probably rain
IN northwestern coast; fresh southerly
winds: warmer in San JOAQUIN Valley.
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January, '94, Lucci, murderer, escaped
after butchering Larocca in the heart
of a community of $4,000 population.
July, 90, assassin "Whistling Pete"
on the open street, in presence of many
witnesses, killed a youth in cold blood,
and walked away.
October, 80. butcher Nelson disap-
peared after disemboweling his victim.
He, as we'll as some of the others, was
frequently seen after the deed, but
never apprehended.
February, 80, assassin Parks, who
stabbed his man twenty-seven times,
walked off and escaped.
June, '95, murderer Douglas coolly
rode away from Hesperia and has never
been apprehended.
January, '95, murderer Vital was con-
victed and sentenced to the gallows, but
made his escape, as the good people OF
Lompoc well remember
capped from custody and is still at large.
May, '96, Blanther slit the throat of
his woman victim in San Francisco and
escaped with ease.
Last year the fiend Dunham rode away
with unconcernf and Santa Clara has
expended thousands of dollars to effect
his capture, but unsuccessfully.
Roe, the murderer of Mrs. Greenwood,
was at liberty just as long as he choose
to be- He practically gave himself UP
after two years vacation.
The murderer at the Todhunter place
has never been apprehended.
The assassin who killed the old man on
the Marysville road a few months ago
is at large.
The cut-throat who killed the way
side housekeeper near Sacramento few
months ago, wounded guest ana
killed and buried the Chinese servant is
as yet unapprehended.
Tom Lawton, the murderer OF Tullls,
lives and laughs at our system OF pur-
suit of criminals.
George Ball, a storekeeper at Marys-
Vile. was murdered on his premises and
the house fired, and no one was ap-
pretended. On August 9th, the next
year. a negro dying Of consumption,
confessed to the crime and named his
confederates to the Chief of the Sacra-
nlento police.
On August 9th, the next, year, negro
dying of consumption confessed to the
crime and named his confederates to the
Chief of the Sacramento police.
The Gait fire bug was perfectly safe
from pursuit under our present system
and was unknown, until he saw fit under
religious conviction to confess his
crimes.
In all of these cases large rewards
were offered. but served no good pur-
pose.
The list of burglars, footpads, rape
fends, highwaymen, trainrobbers. road
agents. defaulters and brutal assail-
ants Of women and men who have
AAA-~
in the last ten years would fill two col
umns close print in the 'Record-Un Union.
If necessary we could cite as many more
cases of escapes as those detailed above.
Had a system under compe-
tent direction for pursuit and capture
Of criminals prevailed in California,
everyone Of them might have been
taken, while it is probable that had
State constabulary been in existence In
sixteen of the eighteen specific cases we
have named from recent records, and
there are others to which we have not
access. the rasca1s would have been taken
and punished. In short small con-
stabulary force Will save money to Cal
ifornia by making crime perilous, and by
sparing to the counties the enormous
| expense of Intellectual pursuit.
Accom-, hi xr,r7an North of YOlO has IN
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Petition for Distribution.

f. T. Dwyer, executor of the last will
and testament of James Walsh, de-
ceased, has applied to the Superior
Court for an order distributing the
property of the estate.
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SPECIAL AGENCIES.

This paper is for sale at the following
places: L. P. Fishers, room q, Mer-
chants Exchange, California street, and
the principal News Stands and Hotels,
San Francisco.
LOS ANGELES-Eclectic Book Store,
corner Second and Main streets.
SAN DIEGO-News Stand, $50 Fifth
street.
ORONADO-Coronado Hotel News
Depot.
SANTA BARBARA-Hassing News
Depot.
FRESNO-1113 street
SANTA CRUZ-Cooper Bros, News
Depot.
Also for sale on all trains leaving and
coming into Sacramento.
EASTERN BUSINESS HOUSES.
THE Tribune" Building, New York
City.
Western Business Office. 1.-THE Rook-
cry" Chicago.
The S. e. Beckwith Special Agency,
sole agents foreign advertising.
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LADIES' SUITS.

Made newest box jacket style: jacket
buttons on the fly and has spring roll
ing collar and full ripple skirt It's
lined throughout and made of hand
some mixed goods in several patterns
SALE PRICE, Sc 80 SUIT.
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DIED,

CCMPTON-In this city, January 10, 1897,
Edward F., infant son of Thomas II. and
Mamie Cumpton, a native of Sacramento,
Cal, aged 10 months. los Angeles and
San Francisco papers please copyJ
Funeral notice hereafter.
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BOYS SUITS.

This slump in clothing prices benefits
the boys as we'll as their parents purse
First comes Boys Nobby Long Pants
Suits in cheviots and cassimeres, SO
suits cut to So 40; 81 80 suits to S4 Go:
Sc 90 to 81 40, and
So SUITS TO So 40.
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Entered at the Postoffice at Sacramento
rs second-class matter.
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These publications are sent either by
Mail or Express to agents or single sub
scribers with charges prepaid. All Post
masters are agents.
The best advertising mediums on the
Pacific Coast.
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RECORD-UNION TELEPHONE.
EOllOrlal Rooms .Red 13l
Business O@fice .....................Bl Black 131
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Assemblyman North Of Yolo has In
troduced a resolution proposing an
amendment to the Constitution specify
ing the number Of officers for the Sen
ate and Assembly. and prohibiting the
Legislature from adding to the num-
ber. When this resolution receives the
necessary concurrence to send 1t 70
the people for treatment, a fine op-
portunity will be afforded Governor
Budd to proclaim a day of thanksgiv-
ing and rejoicing, and the suspension
Of all business that the people may
take a holiday of twenty-four hours.
Then. If the people shall ratify the pro-
posed amendment, the Governor will
have still another opportunity TO de-
clare some day of the week a public
holiday.
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THE DAILY RECORD-UNION.
THE WEEKLY UNION
TWELVE PAGES

TWELVE PAGES.
Is the cheapest and most desirable Home,
News and Literary Journal published on
the Pacific Coast.
The Weekly Union, per year ..........H SO
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DRESS GOODS.

2S-inch Illuminated Suiting, in fancy
basket weave Stylish for children's
wear, house dresses.
SALE PRICE, lie YARD.
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MISSES UNDERWEAR.

One lot of Misses and Children's Red
Knit Vests and Drawers. There is not
a full line of sizes, but they're worth
from 40c to 81 10 garment, according
to size.
SALE PRICE, 25c EACH.
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DRESS GOODS.

3S-inch Black Brocade Alpaca, in me-
dunn and small designs; has very rich,
silky look. A value you can't find the
equal of elsewhere.
SALE PRICE, 25c YARD.
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LIQUORS, WINE, BEER, ETC.
PITAL ALE VAULTS,
3O2 y Street. Sa era m nent0

GO TO NAGELE * 'SVENSSON'S AND
try their reimported Bourbon NutwooJ
Whisky. Also, constantly on hand Aie
on drauGht, choice Wines, Liquors ana
Cigars The reputation of the house i5
recommendation for their goods.
HARRY KOENECKE. JAMES M'GRATH
ONLY THE CHOICEST VIANDS DIS
pensed by JIM < HARRY, 1909 Third
street, between j and X, Sacramento, Ca.
VIM. J. Lemp's Extra Pale Lager Beer,
Captain +. Ruhstaller's Gilt Edge Steam
Beer. White Labor Goods
LAFAYETTE HALL,
316 h Street.....................Sa sacramento
CELEBRATED FOR ITS STEAM AND
Lager Beer. Billiards and Pool free. Club
rooms open day and night. White labor
cigars.
UAM6RllNOS TFR 4 BUifRGT.
Hail Props. Finest Wines, Liquors
sAhIA and Cigars; steam and Lager "a
IL should be, DC. y good Lunch always TO be
found.
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BOYS OVERCOATS.

We have made some startling reduc-
tons in Stylish Up-to-Date Overcoats
for boys; also Children's Cape Over
coats; $40 coats reduced to 81, So to
So, etc. So COATS TO 81 rs.
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Yellow contrasts with violet, mar
monizes with citrine.
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AS this CLEARANCE SALE progresses. 1t is un-
doubtedIy the banner bargain event OF the season.
Every department is being thoroughly ransaCked,
and the heaped up counters of unusual values DEM
onstrate the fact that this is the place for to e
ploy your nlble dimes and mighty dollars to secure
the best results. Come and investigate. Look to
your hearts content. The more you look the better
for you and the quicker well have clean counters
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MEMS PANTS.

Mems All-Wool Separate Pants in
four different gray mixtures and brown
mixtures; sizes 80 to 40 waist. They
are worth near double.
SALE PRICE, 81 PAIR.