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The record-union., 1897-01-19
M'CORD INDEMNITY CLAIM.
PERU MUST SETTLE 1T WITHOUT
FURTHER DELAY.
The Governments Demand for More
Time Refused by Secretary of
State Olney.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-The Ad
ministration is determined that Peru
shall pay the claim for $500, 900 growing
out of the outrage committed in 1SSJ
upon V. H. McCord, a Consul of the
United States. A cable dispatch has
just been sent to MIR. Mckenzie, the
United States Minister stationed at
Lima, directing him to inform the Pc
ruvian Government that the case must
be settled without delay.
A communication received from the
Minister a few days ago announced that
Peru desired time in which to investigate
the case. Secretary Olney at once ad-
vised Mr.. Mckenzie that Peru had more
than eleven years to conduct an investi-
cation and that the time was quite sutii-
cient.
In 1885 Y. H. McCord, the United
States Consular Agent at Arequipa, was
imprisoned and sentenced to be shot by
the Peruvian authorities. He was
marched out on parade ground and
placed before file of soldiers. The off,
GERS in command asked the prisoner if
he had anything to say and McCord
said no. A consultation of officers was
held and it was decided not to shoot him.
He was renlanded to prison and fined
10000 soles. He refused to pay the fine
and was deprived of food and drink and
placed in a bare cell. McCord's friends
finally paid the fine and the prisoner was
released. He filed a claim of 5000 900
against the Government of Peru and it
has been a subject of intermittent nego-
tiation.
McCord, as we'll as being United
States Consular Agent, was manager of
a railroad. During the revolution of
June, 1888, he was ordered to place an
engine and train at the disposal of the
Government for the transportation of
troops. He did this, but the engineer
on the following day detached the en-
gine and delivered it to the rebels. For
this offense McCord was arrested.
Secretary Olney has just cabled United
states Minister Mckenzie at Lima Peru.
refusing the Peruvian Governments de-
mand for more time and demanding inn
mediate settlement cf the claim. The
United States cruiser Philadelphia is on
the way from Valparaiso to Callao,
Peru and, while it's visit has nothing
to do with the McCord claim, the pres
ence of an American warship will prob
with the Government of Peru
ably have some persuasive influence
The record-union., 1897-01-19
NEWMAN OBJECTS.
He Says if He is Crazy He Hasn't
Found 1t Out.

In the Record Union" of the 7th
instant there appeared an item under
the caption, "A Queer Request" which
stated that a young man named New
man had walked into Chief Drew's of-
fee and asked to borrow his revolver for
experimental purposes. The young
man was removed to the County Jail
and later on sent to Stockton Insane
Asylum, after a careful examination.
Now comes a namesake of his, who
writes to Chief Drew the following
epistle from Santa Barbara:
Chief of Police Drew-Dear Sir: In
closed you will find an article from the
Record Union proclaiming the fact
that Frank c. Newman, a druggist of
San Francisco, was confined IL your city
prison as being insane. Said Frank G.
Newman being myself, and not being
aware of the fact that / am insane,
Furthermore that l have never been in
your town, I beg leave to request of you
to investigate more fully, as l am not
desirous of being autographed on your
books in any such manner.
1t is probable that the party con-
cerned is some one of my many acquain-
ldHCtS, DtlliS very wen hiiON IL III fodL
Francisco. Trusting that you will look
into this matter at your earliest con-
vemence, l am, very truly yours.
FRANK G. NEWMAN.
p. S.-If you could send me a photo
graph of him perhaps l can identify it.
F. c. n.
Chief Drew has replied to the letter,
giving the facts in the case and has sug-
gested that if the writer will send his
own photograph to the Resident Physi-
clan at Stockton Insane Asylum, DR..
Clarke will be able to say whether the
Santa Barbara Newman is the crazy
man or not.
Apropos of this, Mrs. McWilliams, the
wife of a former wholesale liquor dealer
in this city, but now residing in San
Francisco, called at the police station
while Newman was there, and identified
his as the son of well-known San
Francisco physician.
The record-union., 1897-01-19
AN OBJECT LESSON.
Why 1t Costs Big Money to Tinker
With the Streets.

Somebody ought to swear out COM
plaint against the so-called street.
sweeping machine and have lit prose-
cuted for violating the ordinance
against depositing filth on the public
thoroughfares, as it did last might.
There was a force of men out with
f1re-hose washing the bitumen pave
ment, and they washed it cleanse
clean that it looked like a newly laid
pavement.
But 10, and behold! along came the
sweeping machine from somewhere and
1T was driven over the newly washed
pavement, actually depositing its load
of dirt in ridges UP and down the street
as it went alongi
1t was certainly one of the most ludi-
crous sights ina ginable-a gang of men
washing the pavement clean while a
numbering vehicle followed them up and
shook out its load of mud with an un-
SpaWng hand
The record-union., 1897-01-19
OLD RESIDENT DEAD.
Mrs. Bridget Sheehy, Who Came to
Sacramento Al Years Ago.

The death occurred yesterday morn
ing at her home, 429 L street, of Mrs.
Bridget Sheehy, one of the Oldest resi-
dents of the city. She was a native of
County Donegal, Ireland, whence at the
age Of years she emigrated with her
parents to Pennsylvania, coming to
Sacramento in February, 1856. She was
married here in 1868 to Edward Sheehy
and had resided continuously in this
city ever since.
BY strict economy and thrift she ably
seconded her husband, who survives
her. in the accumulation of a COM
Portable competence, and was noted for
her kindness of heart and charitable
disposition. She leaves many friends
who VIII sincerely mourn her compara-
tiVely sudden demise
The record-union., 1897-01-19
VICIOUS HORSES.
How Professor Gleason Handles and
Subdues Them.

There was a large attendance last
night at the New Pavilion to witness
an exhibition of horse tanning by Pro-
fessor O. r. Gleason, the king OF
Horse Tanners
The professor never brings any of
his own horses into the ring, but relies
on finding in the cities he visits a suf-
ficient number of intractable or vicious
animals with which to experiment. Yes
terday his horseman, who looks after
the supply, was detained in San Fran
cisco and did not reach here until noon,
and consequently had not time to Sc
cure a good assortment of rattle-b brain
ed equine.
Three unbroken animals were first
brought into the ring, and were soon
successfully saddled and ridden, and
afterward harnessed and driven
abreast. Drums were beaten around
them, rattling cans affixed to- their
cruppers, both while being ridden and
driven, and they were brought in front
of the band while the loudest and most
blaring instruments were played, but
they soon became used to the perform
ance and were as gentle as lambs.
Then a quantity of old papers were
thrown at them without causing any
trouble, except to the professor, who
once received the whole batch full In
the face through an unskillful throw.
They were then taught to stand still,
and walk or trot, while tire-crackers
were exploded in front of. around
and beneath them, and soon learned
that there was no danger to be feared.
Then came a vicious kicker, a thor
oughbred that had never been tanned.
1t took a long time to teach the animal
that the quietest way was the best, but
it was finally driven successfully by the
professor, as we'll as ridden around the
ring.
When the darkey boy, who had af-
forded the audience a large fund of
amusement by his frequent stumbles,
attempted to drive the animal it SHE'D,
kicked and refused to bulge an inch,
till the professor had handled him
again.
Afterwards the boy was able to drive
him around slowly without a vicious
motion.
Tonight there will be about ten
thoroughly vicious horses in the ring,
and the management proposes to give
the visitors a great treat, and to con-
tlnue to do SO during the week.
One of the horses in the ring last
night belonged to George Pullman of
the race track, and another to J. w.
Wilson.
The record-union., 1897-01-19
EVENTS ON THE TURF.
Only Two FavOrites Finish in Front
at the Oakland Track.

OAKLAND, Jan. 1S.-Weather fine.
track fast. Two favorites finished III
front.
Seven furlongs, selling-San Marco
won, Olive second, Jack Richelieu third.
Time, i:2S&.
Five and one-half furlongs. maidens-
Jack OLantern won, Basquil second,
Philip H. third. Time. 1:OS4.
Six and one-half furlongs, selling
Lost Girl won, Rienzi second, Tempest
Gus third. Time, 1:2213
Mile and a quarter, selling-Rel del
Bandidos won, Unity second, Formal
third. Time, POSE.
One mile, purse-Salvable won, Ca
brillo second, Schiller third. Time.
1:41h.
Five and one-half furlongs, selling
Benanlela won, Hazel d. second, Pc
trarch third. Time, 1:0S12.
The record-union., 1897-01-19
KUCHES' TRIAL.
A Jury Was Secured for 1t Yesterday
Afternoon.

The trial of Antonio Kuches, charged
with criminal assault. was begun in
Judge Hart's court yesterday.
\ jury was secured, composed of An
drew Johnson, Emil Schmidt j. NJ. Cox,
l. Christie Joseph Holmes, j. 2. Har-
rison, William Fawcett, F A Meiss, J.
NJ. Henderson. Jr., Arthur Webb, NJ.
Hirsch and William ]. Hall.
The court adjourned until this morn
ing, when testimony will be introduced.
The record-union., 1897-01-19
AN ACTRESS FUNERAL.
Maude Fonteneau Was Buried Yes
terday in her Husbands Plat.

The funeral of Maude Fonteneau,
who was wei known all over the coun-
try. took place here yesterday, when
she was buried in the family plot Of
her husband. Edward Fonteneau.
Mrs. Fonteneau. before her marriage,
was known as Maude Stetson of the
Stetson sisters, and was married in
1890 to Mr.. Fonteneau on the stage in
San Francisco. She was born In New
York City. her right name being Marie
Louise Parent, and had been a member
of the Emma Steiner Opera Company,
Draper's Uncle Toms Cabin Com
The record-union., 1897-01-19
PERSONAL MENTION.

N. H. Reid of Folsom is visiting the
city.
Il. A. Boole of Red Bluff is registered
at the Golden Eagle.
Attorney-GeneraI Fitzgerald came up
from San Francisco yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Gillis of Yreka are
guests at the Golden Eagle.
w. d. Pennycook, editor of the VAL
leJo Chronicle" is in the city
Secretary Babcock of the Fish and
Game Commission is in the city.
Ivan Fl. Parker of the Colfax "Senti-
neP' came down yesterday from the
Sierra citrus belt
Officer ]. A. Wilson, who has been
away to the springs on sick leave, has
returned to duty on the police force,
much improved in health.
The record-union., 1897-01-19
POLICE COURT.
A Light Calendar Before the Police
Judge Yesterday.

In the Police Court yesterday the
case Of M. Radovich, charged with vio-
lating the game law, was continued
till Thursday.
Charles Montgomery and w. II
Smith, charged with vagrancy, we're
gwen chance to leave the city.
The case of Anita Para, charged With
r. nting houses for purposes of prosti-
tuition, was continued till Thursday.
The record-union., 1897-01-19
Hotel Arrivals,

Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel
yesterday: IT. A. Boole, Red Bluff; F.
E. Sharkey, l.. d. Ricketts,, James r.
Keiser, Mrs. w. J. Cahill, New York: H.
b. ellis and wife. Yreka; o. r. Gleason,
Denver, Col; n. II. Reed, Folsom; Geo.
c. Putnam, a. j. Pinkstone, NJ. G. Hoff-
man, w. F. Fitzgerald. T. A. Lewis. Miss
Kate Plunkett VIM Marcy. Cliff Phil
lips, n. b. Livermore, F. J. Murphy,
Frank W. Titus, NJ. S. Blackburn, San
Eran
The record-union., 1897-01-19
Albert Haug's Will.

w. Eberhardt, by his attorney, Isaac
Joseph. has applied to the Superl p
Court for the probate of the will of
Albert Haug, deceased. The estate
consists Of $1,000 in bank and other
articles valued a SO.
The viii provides that $500 shall be
expended for funeral expenses and a
monument: that his watch, cnain and
furniture be given to w Eberherdt,
and the rest of the estate to deceased s
brother, AdOlph Haug of Salem, Mo.
The record-union., 1897-01-19
EVERYBODY'S COLUMN.

Under this heading the Record Union"
will publish short letters from corre-
spondents on topics of interest to the
general public. The matter in these COM
munications will be understood to repre-
sent only the views of the writers. All
communications must be accompanied by
the name of the writer not for publica-
tion unless so desired, but as guarantee
OF good faith-Eds
The record-union., 1897-01-19
Weather Report.

The Weather Bureau reports show the
highest and lowest temperatures YES
terday to have been o1 and 81 degrees,
with gentle southerly and northerly
winds and partly cloudy weather pre-
vaiing.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 90 and SO
degrees, with 1.20 inches of rain. and
one year ago to-day IS and 81 degrees.
with a trace of rain
The record-union., 1897-01-19

ers and Trustees. Something must be
done about the matter, for the sub
structure, on examination, l find is
now taking water, and that means
gradual undermining of the whole
street. The water goes in along the
rails, softens the earth beneath the
substrueture, and the end of such a
condition is ruin by undermining
OBSERVER
The record-union., 1897-01-19
THE LATE ]. B. RIGDON.
His Family Did Not Know of His
Whereabouts

The relatives of J. 3. Rigdon, who
died at the County Hospital on Decem-
Der 31st, have been heard from. They
are living in San Jose, and consist of
his wife, Mrs Amanda Rigdon, and
son and daughter, aged s and II years,
respectively.
He had been gone about two years,
and his family knew nothing of his
Wherea bouts
The record-union., 1897-01-19
Election Contest Settled.

NEVADA (CaL), JAM 1S.-The con-
test proceedings begun in the Superior
Court by A. j. Ridge Pop) against F..
T. Nilsson. (R.) for the Superior Judge
ship. was dismissed this morning on
motion of plaintiff, after being on trial
for five days. The County Supervisors
declared Nilsson elected by eleven plur-
alfty, and in the recount he gained ten
votes more.
The record-union., 1897-01-19
nechaniCS' Liens.

The committee of the Chamber of
Commerce appointed in December to CO.
operate with the delegates from other
cities to frame amendments to the me-
chanics' lien law have decided to wait
on the members of the Code Commits
sion and state their views on the mat
ter before taking any further action
The record-union., 1897-01-19

pany. and for several seasons was lead
ing Soubrette of the Devils Auction
Company. Since her marriage she had
Travelled with her husband, who is an
old Sacramentan, throughout the Unit
ed States. playing in the leading vaude-
vile houses.
About four months ago she was ta-
ken ill in San Francisco and died in
that city on Friday last of consump-
tinn
The record-union., 1897-01-19
Wants an Injunction.

Henrietta G. Kohler has commenced
suit in the Superior Court against c..
Iser and II. Fisher, executors of the
will of Charlotte Roth, deceased. for
an injunction to restrain them from
erecting a partition wall on the north
west quarter of lot 42S, in the City
Cemetery
The record-union., 1897-01-19
rIr Foster Failing Rapidly.

J. S. Foster, foreman of the Record
Union's' pressroom for nearly thirty
wears. was quite low yesterday. A
gentleman who came up from San
Francisco last night said he seemed to
he sinking rapidly.
The record-union., 1897-01-19
d. j. SERVER Dangerously H.

I. d. and Charles SERVER have gone
to Los Angeles in consequence of the
dangerous illness there of their brother,
ID. j. SERVER, formerly clerk of the
Water Works in this city 1t was
thought on Saturday that Mr.. SERVER
could not survive
The record-union., 1897-01-19
An Old DiSturber.

Dan Fay. an old-time offender. who
has served a term in the State Prison,
was found by officer Higgins last night
quarreling with a Chinaman. He was
locked up on a charge of disturbing the
peace
The record-union., 1897-01-19
Cl0thing e, Etc. at Auction.

Bell q Co. will sell at auction to-day
at 81 X street large stock of cloth
ing, boots and shoes for men and wo-
men, as we'll as mems furnishing goods
hats, caps, etc. There will be sales at
10 a. m, = p. m. and p. m.
The record-union., 1897-01-19
SOCIAL EVENTS.

Mrs. L. H. Brown, wife of the Secre-
tary of State, held a reception yester-
day, which was largely attended by her
lady friends
The record-union., 1897-01-19
Assignee Appointed.

Judge Hughes has appointed Sheriff
Frank T. Johnson assignee of the es-
tate of Max Eichrodt, an insolvent
dohfor
The record-union., 1897-01-19

She-I thought you said you were
going to stop swearing?
He-So l am as soon as / get this
umbrella down.-Truth.
The record-union., 1897-01-19

We inspire friendship with men when
we have contracted friendship with the
gods.-Thoreau.
The record-union., 1897-01-19

In Genoa the price of telephone has
been reduced from $50 to So year.
The record-union., 1897-01-19
At S. q.

Ladies' Sc Fine Tan Cloth Canes.
full sweep and ripple edged with
genuine marten fur, high storm
collar and cape elab0rately en-
broidered with braid and beads.
The record-union., 1897-01-19
At S. 90.

AT $40 during the season these
Jackets went readily, they are
broken lines now, odd sizes of
boucles, kerseys. meltOns, ehev-
lots, etc., some silk lined and fur
and velvet trimmed. We could
not say too much for these at
larger prices. Bargains all of
them.
The record-union., 1897-01-19
At SIS 90.

Original price and value So so
on these Ladies' Fine Silk Plush
and NalOur Capes, full ripple and
sweep: high storm collars: cape
lined with fancy silk; edged and
trimmed with marten or thibet
fur, silk braid and Jet embroidery.
The record-union., 1897-01-19
At So D..

Ladies' Sc so Close-curl Fine
Boucle Cloth Capes, edged all
around with black broadclOth.
scalloped, full black silk lined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-30
WHEAT CROP OF THE WORLD.

More Than Two TAsusasd -Four Hundred
1nlion Bashsls.
Washington, March 3o.IThe worlds
wheat crop for 1885 is 2.l2s. .sss. 900 BUSH
els. This fact will be ofncially an
nounced by the secretary Of agriculture
in a report to be issued this week. This
important report will also cover the
quality and distribution of the corn,
wheat and oats grown in the United
States during the past year. Although
the total wheat crop Is III. .000. 900 BUSH
els less than in 1895. 1t is larger than
earlier estimates indicated. This Is
largely due to an increase of $1,000. 900
bushels in European Russia. as shown
In the final estimate Of the Central Sta
tistical bureau over the November esti-
mate Of the minister Of agriculture OF
that country.
The crop Of 1896 is the smallest for
six years. The comparative figures CIV
en- by the agricultural department in
these tables are official wherever avail
able. Regarding the distribution OF the
wheat crop Of the United States for 1896
the report will say: THE increase in
price which began in the fall OF 1896 SO
stimulated sales that many parts of the
country are now left with only sufficient
for seed. All sections report an excep-
tionally small percentage on hand. the
general average being 20.6, against 49,,
last year. showing but 1900. 900 bushels
in farmers hands March /. Unusually
little OF the crop OF 1895 remains-but
per cent against 81 per cent. Of the 1891
crop. 50 held q year ago"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-30
ABBREVIATED TEIEcRAMs.

Christiana Lovestrand, Of Mason.
Wis. created a sensation at 81. PAM
by threatening to kill Moryer Doran II
he did not protect her. She was pro.
nounced insane.
The bicycle supply establishments of
Frank McLish q Co. and the Barker 4
Harris Company at Chicago were robbed
by burglars. The thieves had Q wagon
and carried away 81. 500 worth Of gooda.
A London syndicate has purchased
the Jackson county. O.. coal field tor g.
ooo. 900.
Ethel McGilvray. II years old, while
playing In . barn at Baraboo, Wis, fell
twenty-sevenf feet and sustained serious
II not fatal injuries.
Ni0 Elizabeth Evans. who for tsen-
ty-seven yeaEs had been q teacher II
the Chicago public schoola died Satur.
day In that city. aged 81.
Il b reported that the Wichita coun
try. owned and occupied by the Kiowa
Comanche and Apache Indians. vim b
opened to settlers by May L
The nrst 0uakerS meeting house eve
established In Denver was opened Sun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-30
Mississippi Towns Staving OFF
the Floods.
WORST NAY HAPPEN SOON.
Men Work Like Demons
Without Food or Sleep.
War Between Greece and
Turkey Inevitable.

Greenville, Miss, March 30.-At 8
o'clock this morning another Gre
Vase occurred at Mounds Landing.
Is miles north. At 4 yesterday
afternoon break occurred near Aus
strslia, Miss. This, with the crevssss
st Lake Lee. 10 miles below Green
Vile, will dsluge the entire Missis-
sippi delta. Livestock 10 drowning
In great numbers. People are flee
ing to railroad embankments at the
lsvses for safety. It 10 impossible TO
estimate the amount Of property
which will be destroyed. Suffering
throughout the region will be in
tense. Greenville, Rosedale. Stone
VILE, Arcola, In fact all the delta
towns from Rosedale to Vicksburg
will soon be under water. The
greatest excitement prevails every
where. Greenville levees still hold, ,
but are getting mushy. Thousands
of men line the embankments work.
ing like demons. All business 10
suspended. People are fighting for
sheir lives. Greenville lies In the
center Of . crescent surrounded on
two sides by river IL feet below the
level OF the embankments. Should
the huge ridge give way here the
loss Of life and property will rival
the Johnstown disaster. Men along
the levees are exhausted by the long
vigils. Many have not tasted food
for "a hours. Sleep IL almost un.
known.
Jackson. Miss, March S0.-The
levee at Mounds Landing, 20 miles
north Of Greenville, has broken. II
10 said It will fill Greenville with
water
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-30
chIcAcO's MURDER MYSTERY.
Further Finds In the Catch-Basin ae tn
Duunsng Institutlon.

Further Finds IN the Catch.B Basin at the
DunnsnS Institution.
Chicago. March 3O-An the remains
Of the man 80 mysteriously murdered
and then tossed into the Dunning catch
basin have been brought to light. The
skull. q second shoe, OF bicycle pattern.
O bicycle stocking. q necktie and q
vest were hshed out Of the basin yes
terday morning. The lower Jaw. which
had become detached from the skull.
was found yesterday afternoon. The
stocking after being washed and dried
was found to be green instead Of black.
Upon the tie was deciphered the name
OF tho maker. Terminal & Co. No other
marks which might lead to q solution Of
the mystery were discovered.
The skull, under the examination of
DR.. George w. Johnston, threw q faint
light upon the mystery. He believes
the murdered man was about IS years.
The high forehead indicates he was a
man Of perhaps more than ordinary In
teiligence. The Joining lines of the
skull were faint, denoting. according
to his theory. that the deceased was
no longer q youth. With age the lines
are supposed to grow fainter. The ex-
tent to which the tooth was worn down
helped, too. in his conclusion. There
were twelve teeth left in the upper jaw.
The left eye tooth was missing. as was
also the last right molar. The first
fifth and sixth molars on the right side
were badly decayed. as was the fourth
molar on the left side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-30
0esss Oolons.

Springfield, March 80. - In the
house the senate bill authorizing the
governor. auditor and treasurer to
borrow . quarter million to cover
state expenses passed without the
emergency clause.
In the sen ate She bill for the ap.
pointment Of police matrons in al
cities having . population Of more
than II, 900 failed to pass. The gov.
ernor nominated Allen NJ. Clement,
Of Chicago, % trustee Of the Western
hospital for the insane to succeed
Henry G. Clement.