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The record-union., 1898-03-05
Refuting a S1ander.

A rural citizen, having been sianiered
by one of his brethren in tbs faith,
ytnts his feelings in ali open letter TO
the public, as follows:
Too the Publick: About a Slsnder-
some man wich his name is well known.
/ forbair too Denounce the sneakin
Gtvile as he Deserves. bein Chystin.
an follerin the Golden Rule. thpush a
Free Silver Man in Politicks. But L
want 10 say, If He sed Sister Molly
Higgins sed that the Preecher sed that
/ sed Heethen Missions mout be dam. he
is a Lier in Prayer Meetin an endurin.
Church, an I kin whip Him with nTe
Hand tyed benin my back-weel.day or
Suhday!"-AIianta Constitution
The record-union., 1898-03-05
SpreckeIs Makes a Purchase.

SAN FRANCISCO. arch 4.-Claus
Spreckels has purchased the Rancho
TeSquisquito. near Gilroy, from the
Miller & Lux estate. The property
consists OF 10000 acres. and the deal
IS one of the largest of the kind made
in Central California in several years
past. Both parties decline TO state the
purchase price. 1t is stated that
Spreckels will devote the land to the
culture of beets.
The record-union., 1898-03-05
Mrs. HinckIey Wins Another Suit.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 4. - Mrs.
Florence Blythe Hinckley has added
another victory TO her score. Boswell
NJ. Blythe brought suit for the entire
estate left by Thomas H. Blythe. and
to-day Judge Seawell OF the Superior
Court sustained Mrs. Hinckley's de-
mur:er, without giving the plaintiff
permission to amend his complaint, and
forthwith gave judgment for the de-
fendaat. This is in line with the deci-
sions CT the California Supreme Court
The record-union., 1898-03-05
A $4,000 FIRE.
Burning OF Rummclsberg's Store at
DunSigan.

BY a telephone message from the
Woodland Mali last evening it was
learned that costly fire occurred at
the town of Dunnigan, Yolo County, yes
terday morning.
just before daylight flames broke out
in the large store of A. Rummeisberg
which was completely destroyed The
loss on the building was $1,000, and on
the stock $4,000.
Nose Rummelsberg was asleep IN
room adjoining the store, and barely es-
capped with his life.
The record-union., 1898-03-05
Fatal Accident at Santa Monica.

SANTA MONICA, March 4.-Edward
Fl. Clark, only son of j. II. Clark, for
merly a prominent business man and
capitalist of Minneapolis. Mimi, to-day
fell from the roof of the Womens :
Christian Temperance Union building
breaking his neck and killing him in
stantlY.
The record-union., 1898-03-05
INQUIRY into THE
MAINE DISASTER.
Continued from First Page.)

1T Will also record any information
that II may be able 70 obtain by testi'
mony and evidence as TO any person or
persons not connected with the navy of
the United States who are. in its opin-
ion. responsible, in part or wholly, df-
rectly or indirectly, for the explosion
and loss Of the Maine and will include
their names in its opinion. together with
degree of such responsibility III each
case. NJ. SICARD,
Rear Admiral, Chief
United States Naval Force, North
Atlantic SQUADRON"
The record-union., 1898-03-05
Brockliss Must Stand Trial.

GENOA (Nev), March 4.-The mo-
ton to dismiss the case against Sheriff
John Brockliss of Douglas County, who
was indicted by the Grand Jury for
willful misconduct in office in permit
ting lynchers to hang Uber on Decem-
Der Sth, was to-day overruled by Judge
Mack. The motion has been on the
grounds that the facts alleged did not
constitute willful misconduct, but fell
ony. Judge Mack decided that they
constituted either or both.
The record-union., 1898-03-05
He Placed Him.

The chorus is just assembling said
st. Peter to the newcomer. Step live
ly, please"
Say" said the stranger. "gi,lme a
frC.lt seat or something just as goci."
From Ohio, aren't you?" cue-:ed the
arcient gatekeeper.
"Yep, said the stranger.-C.eveiaad
P,aindealer.
The record-union., 1898-03-05
Two Days Without Food.

SANTA CRUZ, March 1.-Two In
dians from Victoria. B. c., who belong
to the sealing schooner City of San
Diego, arrived here to-day in an Indian
dugout. They deserted from the YES
sci near Pigeon Point, and got into a
Northwestern and We're two days without
food or drink
The record-union., 1898-03-05
An Explanation.

DR.. IiGdell was humorisft
academic way. How long have
been a member of the university,
lord?' he said to young man who
omitted to cap him" when they M
the street. A week, SIR" the v,
answered. Il understand, said
Dean, puppies cannot see till they
eight days old."-London Saturday
The record-union., 1898-03-05

Individual losses are as follows: A. c.
Snyder, dry goods. 81, 500; S. ]. Strauss,
dry goods, $4,000; A. Bagge, confec-
tionery, $500: DR.. F. W. Bliss, dentist,
$1,000: Native Sons, 81 900; C. Hoff
mann, $4,000.
The Native Sons Hall and club
rooms are a total wreck.
The record-union., 1898-03-05
Rehearing of Sparks Case.

SAN FRANCISCO. March Am the
matter of the application for a rehear-
ing in the case of Andrew Sparks. serv-
ing sentence at Sacramento for petit
larceny. the Supreme Court on motion
Of S. r. Hart of Sacramento. to-day
set the date of hearing for next Tues
day
The record-union., 1898-03-05
Not a Current Question.

An appetizing article in one of the
magazines is entitled Meals In the
Thirteenth Century" This is all very
well, but what troubles the impecundous
half OF the population is how to Obtain.
meals in the nineteenth century.-Pcik-
Me-Up.
The record-union., 1898-03-05
Glove Contest at Grass Valley.

GRASS VALLEY, March ED Hen
nessey. the New Jersey middle weight
and Tom johnson of Marysvile will
box ten rounds here tomorrow night
Frank Crowley, a local man, will also
box with Bddy Bishop, the Southern
feather-weighI
The record-union., 1898-03-05
Harveston Will Not Appeal.

SANTA CRUZ, March 4.-Ex-Consta-
bic joe Harveston. convicted Of may
hem, his victim being a barber named
Harris. will be taken to San Quentin
tomorrow to begin a fourteen years
sentence, having decided not to ap-
peal.
The record-union., 1898-03-05
Vei|ings.

just received a big line
Chenille Dot Tuxedo Mesh Veil
ing, lS inches wide; good qual
ity for 35c yard. To-day's prics
19c yard.
Ecru Wash Border Wells, OF
yard in length, good pate n;
good quality for soc. To-day
price, 29c each.
The record-union., 1898-03-05
Shirts for
Working Men.

We have secured a line of
Workingmen's Shirts that has
no equal in fit and durability;
made of the best shirting, in
colOrs that will withstand the
hardest washing; sewed with
linen thread; full length; point
ed yoke; collar has the patented
lap; every shirt guaranteed not
to rip. Price, SOC.
Levy, Strauss e. Co. Overalls,
soc.
Levy. Strauss e. Co. Overalls,
with bib, Csc.
Boys Bib Overalls, good ones.
25c.
Ginghar6 Blouses, strongly
made. 45c.
Heavy Suspenders, best quail
ity, 45c.
The record-union., 1898-03-05

ST. HELENA. March IA Chinese
threw himself in front of the north
bound passenger train to-day, and was
beheaded by the wheels of the engine
The record-union., 1898-03-05
WOmen'S
Collars and Cuffs.

Cur new line of Ladies' LauI
dered Collars and Cuffs, in th
Latest styles for spring, have al
rived, and now is the time t,
supply yourselves while yet tn
line is complete. Cuffs at 25c
per pair; Collars, l5c each.
The record-union., 1898-03-05
A Pickpocket Gets In His Work.

SAN FRANCISCO March &c. P.
Smith. who arrived in this city to-day
from Stockton on his way to the Klon-l
dixie. was relieved Of SITS at the Mining
The record-union., 1898-03-05
A Child Fatally Burned.

-akY UBA CITY, March 4.-The two
ys&ar-old daughter of Mark Plase was
fsrally burned this afternoon, her
cpthing catching fire from burning
blush pile.
The record-union., 1898-03-05
Too II -ch for Him.

RobscE-I'u have to kiss your y
in The first act tonight. Do you
ject?
Toinson-Certainly not. BY the
are you insured d?-Tit-Bits
The record-union., 1898-03-05
HandkerChiefS.

Mems, Ladies' and Children
White and Colored Border Hem
stitched handkerchief, SC each
Ladies' Scallopcd Embroidere,
Swiss Handkerchiefs, the kind
that sold for lOc. To-day's price
sc each.
Ladies' ScaIloped and Hem
stitched Embroidered Swis
Handkerchiefs, the kind tina
sold for 1889. To-day's price
1Oc each.
The record-union., 1898-03-05

If We listen to the troubles OF other
people it sometimes makes US better
satisfied with our own.
The record-union., 1898-03-05
Mems Unlaundered
White Shirts.

A word about Mems Unlaun-
dered White Shirts. We have
just secured the agency for
Mems White Unlaundered
Shirts, Wamsutta muslin, either
long or short bosom, of pure lin
en-, double front and back, and
have the patented split neck
band to protect the back of the
neck from collar button; all
seams double sewed and all
points well stayed and gusseted;
there is nothing in the city to
compare with them. Price, soc.
Heavier grade unlaundered
shirts, open bosom and back,
75c.
The record-union., 1898-03-05
A Chinese Commits Suicide.

Fair tonight by pickpocket.
police have a slight clew.
The record-union., 1898-03-05
Ladies
Fancy Neckwear.

An assorted lot of ChiffoI
Null and Liberty Silk Boa
neck pieces. scarfs, ETC., in a v:
riety of colors: worth 81 so an
up. To cloce out to-day at AZ
each.
The record-union., 1898-03-05
Ladies'
Kid Gloves.

Broken lines of Kid Glove
consisting of 4 button aud
clasp dress kid, in tan, brow,
gray3, blues and reds; odd size
also; these gloves regular 81 2
value. To be cleared out to-da
at SSc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-19
MAy0RlLTy SITUATION.


There was not quite so much political
talk on the streets today, probably on
account of the storm, but around city
hall there was more or less gossip.
There is practically nothing new i'm the
situation regarding the mayoralty can
didatc ON the Republican ticket. but IL
seems to bc apparent that sentiment is
now crystallizing towards col. Frank y.
Olney. and many believe that ne will
receive the nomination at the caucus Of
the delegates To- he held on Saturday
next at noon. aud be nominated pub
lioly later i'm the day I'm the city con-
vention.
There Is still some talk about Alder
man Lowe, and II Is argued that II
nominated he would prove 20 be a
strong candidate, and it is generally
believed that he could put UP very
warm fight Probably by tomorrow
something definite will be known. but
i'm the meantime Col. Olney rs keeping
quiet and wearing a good natured
smile
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-19
CHICAG0'S JUBILEE.
In Spite Of Stern a Monster Procession Moved
Through the Streets.

Chicago, Oct. 19.-Today came the
week Of jubilee i'm the shape of the
street parade. IL started from the cor
ner of Michigan avenue and Congress
spectacular and crowning glory of the
street promptly at the time scheduled
and for four hours it moved swiftly
and with scarcely a single halt through
the principal streets. The one drawback
was the weather. The rain kept on.and
the cold damp wind OF Lake Michigan
blow increasingly. This made very little
difference i'm the column OF the march
ers and still less in the number OF spec
tators who lined the sidewalks. crowd
ed the windows and wedged themselves
into every nook from which an advan-
tageous view OF the parade could be
had
The storm of the last three DAYS
marred i'm some Instances the beauty
OF the decorations, but these had been
repaired as far as possible. and IL was
through streets gay with nuttering
streamers. tossing banners. under arches
brilliant with hunting and bright coll
ors that the parade moved on it's way
During the storm OF Monday five arches
were leveled To the ground and by this
morning three of them ha1 been re-
stored in better condition than they
had ever been All along the line of
march pumerous stands had been
erected fOf spectators.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-19
TO MARRY GEN. MERRITT.


Chicago, oct. 19.-Miss Laura Will
liams OF Chicago, the daughter Of Nor
man Williams. is journeying over the
Atlantic on the steamer Campania to be
welded i'm London some time within
the next two weeks TO Major Gen. Wes-
ley Merritt, military governor of the
Philippine Islands, to whom her en-
gagement was announced five months
ago. Miss Williams. with her mother
sailed from New York last Saturday
The exact date of the wedding will not
he settled until the steamer reaches
Liverpool where Gen. Merritt expects
to come from Paris to meet the boat
The ceremony will be performed in
London and will be without unneces-
sary publicity.
After the wedding, the plans of Gen.
Merritt will depend entirely on the
course of events with the peace COM
mission and the action of the war de-
partment at Washington. All that is
definitely known in Chicago is that he
will return TO Paris at once with his
bride TO await the completion of the
negotiations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-19
WOMAN'S EXCHANGE.
Eighteenth Annual Meeting Of the
Society Held This Morning.
Years Work Has Been Very Satisfactory
but Larger Patronage is Desired.

The 18th annual meeting of the Rhode
Island Exchange for Woman's Work
was held at 11:30 o'clock today, at No.
50 Dorrance street, with a large attend
ance.
After the usual routine business. Mrs.
Peck, the secretary, made her annual
report, which stated that the society
felt itself well pleased with the work so
far accomplished, but a larger patron
age is earnestly desired. The Exchange
wishes to pay a tribute TO its efficient
superintendent and her staff for the
able manner in which the business has
been attended to. The real aim OF the
Exchange is TO help women to discover
in what way they can best help them
selves. The report was received.
Miss Morse. the superintendent, pre-
sented her report, which showed that
the amount paid TO consignors for the
year ending September 80, was $500. 46:
amount of sales -the-yeHF# S964f!
commission received by society. $3.50 35 /:
decrease I'm sales i'm fancy department
as compared with previous year. 1906. 73 !:
Increase i'm sales of cake, s70.66; amount
of orders in needlework and embroid-
cry. Sl269.4l; decrease In orders as COM
pared with previous year. S45.26 The
report was ordered received.
"A paper in memoriam of Mrs. J. T.
SlHfkWeatnef, "a late honorary mem ber
OF the Exchange. was read by Mrs. Will
liam Ames, in which a high tribute of
love and esteem was paid TO the de-
ceased lady's memory.
Officers for the ensuing year were
then elected as follows: President,
Mrs. Charles Emerson Bailey: vice
presidents. Mrs. Charles Briggs Miss
Francis, Mrs. X. S. Washburn, Mrs.
William Ames; honorary vice president.
Mrs. Philip Allen: secretary. Miss Hop
pin; corresponding secretary, Mrs. l..
w. Downes; treasurer. Miss Louisa 4.
Sweetland; managers. Mrs. r. NJ.
Smith, Mrs. -. q. Littlefeld. Mrs Henry
Pearce. Mrs. VIM. Grosvenor. Miss T..
~. sharpe Miss Balch. Mrs B. T..
Vaughan. Miss Lyle q. Foster. Miss
Caroline Robinson. Mrs. A. ~ Wilkin-
son. Mrs. g. w. carr. Mrs Frederick
S. Dews. Mrs James u. Arnold Mrs
:. NJ. Nicholson. AIRS William Glad
ding. Miss Louise 6. Hoppin. Mrs Al
fred NJ. Coats. Mrs. j. Mccoy. Miss
Rachel Howland. Mrs. r. r. Harris.
Mrs. Arthur l.. Brown. Miss Florence
Wood; honorary members. Mrs ~ r.
Dixon. Westerly: Miss T.. Eldridge.
East Greenwich: Mrs. Henry Water
man, Boston. Mass. advisory board.
Gov. Elisha Dyer. Mr. VIM A. Hoppin,
Mr.. Amasa NJ. Eaton. MIR. Eugene w.
Mason: auditor. Mr.. VIM. O.. Night
ingalc superintendent. Miss Morse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-19
WANT TO GO HOME.
Why Volunteers and Engineers al Honolulu Com
plain Of Their Food.

Washington Oct. 19-The following Is
an extract from a letter written TO
higher officer in the army from Capt.
Philip M. Lydig. commissary of sub
sistence, regarding the supplies OF
Honolulu:
October 1.-The steamer brought
newspapers, from which / learned that
the troops at Camp Mckinley here have
written home that they are being
starved. etc. / can assure you that this
branch of the subsistence department
has always on hand a proper supply
OF subsistence stores. The contractor
allows the troops TO take either beef or
mutton. Both the beef and mutton are
of good quality and in every way salts
factory. Rations are issued to the
troops at camp and they have never
made a complaint, and the officers, as
well as the men. say that they are well
supplied, and, i'm fact, get more than
they can eat. The fact OF the matter
is that the First New York Volunteers
and the engineers are very anxious to
go home, and therefore write these let
ters TO their friends to excite their
sympathy. Although the First New
York had been in the service since May
1, they did not know how 10 Use rations
properly: the food often was badly
cooked. and the commanders did not
pay proper attention 10 their COM
mands. The commissary officer, First
Lieut. WILDER Vossler. First New York
Volunteers, always received all he was
entitled TO. With very few exceptions
these men wanted Co get home, and that
is the whole trouble. Col Barber, who
commands the First New York. says
that his regiment is getting on very
well at present. He said last Saturday
that they had everything they wanted.
and the complaints of the men-of
which he had only heard through the
newspapers I'm the east-must be for
the purpose Of exciting sympathy.
I am very glad that l can write you
this. so that you can meet any state
ments with the real facts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-19
NJ ALEER ESTATE.
Contest Over II Has Been Settled
Out Of Court.
Decree Entered in Appellate Court Dismiss
Ing Bill Of Complaint Of John McA|eer.

The controversy over the property
left by Patrick McAleer, rich resident
OF Federal Hill, has been settled out of
court. The controversy was between a
son and daughter of the deceased. The
son, John McAleer, brought a bill in
equity against his sister Mrs. Celia
Kavanaugh, and a final decree was en-
tered in the appellate court to day, dis
missing the bill without costs. The
bill of the complainant in the case al
legged that the deceased was married
three times and that the respondent OBJ
jected very strenuously to the last mar
riage. but Notwithstanding her objec-
tions IL took place. Whereupon il is al
legged the respondent told her father
the woman he had married would strip
him of his big estate. and finally in
duced him to make a deed of all his
property To her, the respondent. TO go
away beyond the reach Of his wife and
also TO make VIII I'm favor of the re-
spondent. The complainant claims that
his sister kept his fathers whereabouts
a secret from him and another sister
until his death i'm Worcester hospital.
Undue influence on the part of the re-
spondent was also alleged. Mrs. KaV-
anaugh I'm her answer admitted the will
was made i'm her favor and also the
deed. but denied eXertng any improper
influence on her father to secure their
being made in her favor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-19
GEN. HALE'S VIEW.
Uncle Sam Has Acquired a White
Elephant in Philippines.
But Having ConaIet the Animal II Is Now
His Duty 10 Keep II He Says.

Denver, Col, Oct. 19.-Gov. Adams
has received letter from Brig. Gen.
Hale now at Manila in which he ex-
presses the following opinion concern
ing the Philippines:
AS TO keeping the Philippines 1t is
my opinion that Uncle Sam acquired
something of a white elephant, but
having corraled the animal he is in
duty bound TO keep him. Ii would be
barbarous and a breach OF faith with
the insurgents (nuisances though they
are) TO give the islands back to Spain.
1t is impracticable To give the natives
free rein with government of their
own and absurd to divide the islands
between European nations which have
no claim TO them whatever. The only
course is To keep them, at least until
order Is fully established, laws reform
ed and the natives many OF whom are
highly intelligent are sufficiently edu-
Gated in the ways Of civilization to ex-
ercise at least semi-self government
under the protection OF the United
states paying US sufficient revenue TO
compensate us for our trouble in ac-
quiring, fumigating, civilizing and gov
erning the country up TO that time and
the job thereafter"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-19
SAD TALES OF The SEA.
Norwegian Bark Frivod Wrecked and
Two Of Her Crew Drowned.
Brlgantine AugvaId Lost Near Gourdon Har-
bor---Sh Men Perlshed, Two Saved.

London, oct. 19--The Norwegian
England for Arendal, her home port,
stranded yesterday evening while try
ing to make the harbor OF Spurn Head.
The Kilnsea rocket brigade estab-
lished communication with her. but be-
fore the crew were able to secure the
whip the vessel was overwhelmed by
a terrific sea which swept the seven
members of her crew overheard, drown
ing two of them. The survivors sue
ceeded in reaching the shore on parts
of the wreckagc. The vessel broke up
Immediately.
The Norwegian brigantine Augvald.
of 227 tons, hailing from Haugesund,
bound from Portsmouth to Norway. has
been wrecked at the mouth Of Gourdon
harbor Two of her crew were saved
and six men We're drowned.
The Russian three masted schooner
Wilhelm. OF 221 tons, from Boston. Eng
land for Memel has been wrecked on
the ST Andrews Sands. Five OF her
crew were saved and one man was
drowned.
The German bark Heinrich Botel. AIS
tons, which arrived at Hull on Septem-
ber % from Savannah. and which sub
sequently left there for Hamburg, was
in collision yesterday during the gale,
in the Grimsby Roads. with the Nor
wegian bark Concordia, hailing from
Drammen. Both vessels were consider
ably damaged and were towed into Hull
Roads.
The Norwegian bark Adegunde. OF
S2l tons, Capt. Olsen, which arrived
here on August 29 for Paspebiac and
which halls from Tonsberg, went
ashore at Bolmer while on her way to
Christiana, and is likely to prove a to-
tai wreck. Eleven OF her crew were
saved and one man was dSowned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-19
Mrs. Judge Sued For Death Of Husband Who
Was an Expert Lneman.
BURNED BY ELECTRIC CURRENT.
Then He Fell From a High Pole on North Main
Street, and Was Picked Up In
DYING Condition.

There was n hearing before Chief
Justice Matteson and Justices Tilling-
hast and Rogers in the Appellate Court
today on the defendants petition for
new trial in the case of Nellie Il. Judge
against the Narragansett Electric
Lighting company. Mrs. Judge was
given verdict in the common pleas di-
vision of the Supreme Court for s13,375.
The defendant claims the verdict WAS
against the evidence and the legal
weight thereof, and that the damages
are grossly excessive.
Mr.. Judge, who was one of the most
expert wire men in the city, followed
a line known as trouble hunting" on
December 4. 1896, he was sent by the
Western Union Telegraph company to
fix private telegraph wire on North
Main street, and the night before some
employees of the defendant corporation
who had been fixing wires were over
taken by darkness and the wires were
left slack. Electricity got to the tele-'
phone wires and then TO the telegraph
wire on which the deceased was work.
ing. Mr.. Judge fell from the pole on
which he was and was picked up on the
sidewalk fatally injured. There were
terrible burns on his body.
Walter b. Vincent. attorney for the
petitioner for new trial, said there
were two rules for linemen which it
did not appear Mr.. Judge had followed.
namely, not to complete a short circuit
by taking hold of another wire while
handling a grounded wfre and also not
to ground their own bodies. Mr.. VIM
cent claimed that the deceased accept
ed the risks of his employment. but the
court said that such a doctrine only
applied where the relation of master
and servant existed, which was not the
fact i'm this case, and on Mr.. Vincent
arguing that the damages were ex-
cessive, and his citing a case where he
was counsel for the plaintiff that the
damages for loss of life was reduced
from $4,000 TO $3500. the court asked the
particulars of the case. The case was
one where a father sued to recover
damages for the death Of his son. This
being case where the wife sued for
her husbands death and the husband
being but 30 years OF age, the court
seemed to look upon Ii differently.
Franklin p. owen was attorney for
the plaintiff, and he argued the verdict
was justified by the evidence. and that
the damages were not excessive. The
court held the case for advisement.