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The record-union., 1898-11-14
LOVE AND POKER.
Fair Creatures Agree That There iE
a Similarity Between the Two.

The widow was giving a poker party.
The curtains of her cozy fiat were
tightly drawn A bright fire sparkled
in the open CRATE. Refreshments, ice,
and corkscrews were on convenient
table
Besides the widow there were the
divorcee, the bachelor girl, the married
woman, and the debutante.
The widow dealt the cards, her small,
plump hands loaded with gems and an
ostentatious mourning ring.
Dear me-" she plaintively said, |
never touch a pack of cards without
thinking of poor Fred"
IT should think not" murmured the
married woman, who remembered the
gambling tendencies of the dear de-
funct. What a dear little buffer she
isl"
Did you ever think" suddenly de-
manded the divorce, "of course not,
for you never think-any of you-how
much like love is this fascinating game
Of draw poker?''
Why. how is that, aunty?" innocent
ly asked the debutante, as she collected
and sorted her cards with the air Of a
gambler straight from Cripple Creek.
The uncertainty of 1t, child" re-
turned the divorcee You can never
by any possibility know what's coming
next. And therein lies the fascination
Of both. Think how stupid love would
be If We could look ahead! No surprises,
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A Surprised Bicycle Party.

A Liverpool paper is responsible for
the following story: AT party in the
Border district, to which many guests
rode on their cycles, the hostess made
elaborate arrangements for the care of
the machines, and a system of ticketing,
similar to that in use at hotel cloak
rooms, was adopted. each cyclist being
provided with a check ticket. The
housekeeper was intrusted with the
care of the bicycles and the issue of
the tickets, and as they arrived the
machines were carefully stored and Ia
beled, so that there would be no diff
Guilty when they were required again.
But the housekeeper was not a cyclist,
and did not understand the mysteries
of the pneumatic tire. She pinned the
tickets on the front tires Of the ma
chimes, where they could be seen best,
and took good care that the pins were
stuck we'll into the tire. When the
guests came to take their departure
the pathetic scene may be imagined.
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THE BURNED TUNNEL.
First Passenger Train Sent
Through 1t Yesterday.

One week ago yesterday the timbers
in Tunnel 13, between the summit and
Truckee on the Central Pacific line,
were completely destroyed by fire, and
it was not until o'clock yesterday
afternoon that the first train - the
west-bound overland-was put through.
While the track in the tunnel was
cleared. one portion had not yet been
retimbered, and though it was believed
to be safe, the passengers, as a pre-
cautionary measure left the train and
walked over the mountain on the trail
which was opened the day after the
fire.
It was thought best not to put any
engine through the untimbered section,
as the extraordinary vibrations might
cause a caving of the EARTH and to
obviate the necessity for so doing the
engine was attached to the rear car
and those in front were pushed through
the gap, where another locomotive was
waiting to bring the train on to THIS
city. Owing to delays east of Ogden,
the train was several hours late. 1t
arrived here at 1920 o'clock last night.
All passenger trains will be put
through the tunnel in the manner de-
scribed until the workmen. a large
corps of whom are employed, shall have
finished placing the timbers.
The timbers will all be in place some
time this afternoon, freight will begin
to move Immediately thereafter, and
everything in that line will be cleaned
up as rapidly as possible. All mail,
baggage and express matter has been
kept moving.
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THEY MUST PAY.
Directors Who Allowed Overdrafts
to be Honored.

TRENTON IN. J.), Nov. 13.-Vice
Chancellor Reed rendered a decision
yesterday in which he holds that May
or Frank A. Magowin, as President of
the Trenton Rubber Company, over
drew his accounts in that concern to
the extent Of at least $15O,OOO. He
also decides that Allen Magowin, the
Mayors father and a director Of the
company, is civilly responsible for S16,-
900 Of the overdrawn drafts, and that
William P Hayes, another director, is
responsible to the extent of $780,
Suit was instituted by Receiver Burd
with the idea of holding Allen Magowin
and William P. Hayes responsible for
the ex-Mayor's overdrawn drafts, on
the ground that they had been negli-
gent in their duties as directors.
The Vice Chancellor EXPRESSED him
self very freely as to Magowin's reck-
| less conduct in using the funds Of the
company for his personal benefit, and
says that it is clear that Allen Ma
gown and Hayes were negligent in
their dealings, but they can only be
| held responsible to the creditors from
the time they knew the company to be
| inSOlyent
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AN IMPROBABLE STORY.
ALLEGED SYNDICATE TO LEASE
THE PHILIPPINES.
Thought It May be Scheme to
Embarrass the Peace Com
missioners' Negotiations.

| PARIS, Nov. 1.-THE "Gaulois" this
morning says: The acquisition OF the
Philippines for twenty-five years by an
| International syndicate, from which
every Power may eventually acquire
them, is rumor based ON facts of
which the ''Gaulois'' will tomorrow
(Monday) give details
| Following this lead, the "Gaulois" and
other papers will tomorrow announce
the scheme somewhat on these lines: :
A syndicate representing $4OO,OOO,OOO
capital proposes to take over the COM
mercdal resources and advantages of
the Philippines for term Of twenty
five years. paying to the dominant Pow
er therein 5000, 900 for the privilege.
| Under the alleged terms of this
scheme, the dominant Power would adj
minister the political and military Gov
ernment of the islands at its own ex-
pense, under the apportionment named,
while the syndicate would collect all
customs and other revenues, for the
| term specified
The scheme involves giving Spain
$175,OOO,OO0 to satisfy any real or inn
| ag1nary claims she may make as to
the territory. This feature Is said to be
| based on the assumption that the Unit
| ed States will be the dominant Power'
| The remaining $1OOO0O,OO0 of this re-
puted syndicate would be preserved as
it's working capital
The sponsor Of the project is a Mr.
| Young, said to be a son Of Brigham
Young, and an attempt apparently made
to create the impression that the capi-
tai Of 100000 is already underwrit-
| ten.
| 1t is thought possible, however, if the
alleged syndicate has an existence, that
Americans may have an opportunity
given them to join with it in holdings
of small or large amounts. Whether
| 1T proves veritable or otherwise, friends
of the United States here are asking If
the announcement of the scheme is not
| intended to enbarrass the Americans
by an offer, real or apparent, Of $780,
OUO,UOO, for limited time, for the use
of the territory of which the Americans
may desire to acquire in perpetuity for
o. sum relatively nil.
| Non-off1cial Americans in Paris put
aside as unthinkable the assumption
that the United States would farm out
it's burdens or it's advantages, If any
in the Philippines, which, If acquired
will be taken over as indemnity at
tending the discharge of high response
| bil1ties. In any event the American
Commissioners will doubtless ask
| whether the announcement Is timed to
serve the ends Of the syndicate or to
| hinder the efforts of Judge Day and his
associates to effect an amicable adjust
| ment Of the Philippine question.
The record-union., 1898-11-14
DAVID LAWsON's FUNERAL.
Laid to Rest Yesterday by Loving
Friends.

The funeral of David Lawson was
held from his late residence, 1924 Third
street at 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon, and was attended by a large
concourse of friends. The services were
conducted by Rev. W. c. Sherman,
pastor of the Fourteenth-street Pres
byterian Church. The singers were
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester. Mrs. B. F. How
ard and W. E Beardslee.
The lodge of Foresters Of which the
deceased was a member turned out in
a body, and delegations from the rail-
road yard employees and the A. o. q.
W. were also in the procession.
The switch engine attached to the
cars that crushed the life out of Mr..
Lawson was draped in mourning and
stationed on the line at Third and R
streets when the procession passed. Its
bell was tolled as the cortege filed by.
The floral offerings were exception
ally beautiful, and the plat at the
cemetery was literally covered with
them. The pall-bearers were NJ. Bax-
ter and B. ]. Lannon, representing the
Ancient Order of United Workmen;
Charles Newton and Charles Halberg
representing the Southern Pacific yard
men; Leon Jacox and ]. NJ. Wright
representing the Foresters.
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SENATOR PERKINS BANQUET.
1T WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE
18TH INSTANT.
When the Senator VIII be the
Guest of the Chamber OF
Commerce.

United States Senator Perkins will be
the guest Of the Chamber of Com
merce of this city at a banquet to be
given in his honor on the 18th Of this
month.
Sacramento has always had a warm
place in her heart for Senator Perkins,
who for four years made his home
here while filing the office of Gov
ernor, and has ever since been regarded
almost as one Of US. When the SEN
ator visited Sacramento some weeks
ago as the champion of Republican
principles the idea then suggested itself
to members of the Chamber Of Com
merce to banquet the distinguished
visitor, but it was decided to postpone
the event to later date. An invitation
was forwarded to the Senator in due
time, and yesterday the committee
charged with that duty received from
Senator Perkins the following hearty
acceptance:
Oakland, Nov. II, 1898.
Messrs. w. P. Coleman, William
Land, A. A. Van voorhies, Adolph
Heilborn. Charles K. McClatchy, E. B.
Willis, Benjamin Welch, r. D. Ste
phens, H. Weinstock and many other
4IlSllQo 0NoA OAAS'
have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of your esteemed favor Of recent
date inviting me ito sit at table with
you some evening in November or
December" In reply I beg leave to
say that my debt Of gratitude to the
good people Of Sacramento for their
many favors and uniform kindness to
me and mine is already so large that
I can never repay it, did I live to be
as old as one of the Biblical patriarchs.
I therefore hesitate to increase my
obligations, although I know you to be
the most generous of all creditors. The
temptation, however, of accepting an
invitation that promises me the pleas
ure of meeting you in person at so de-
lightful a social reunion is more than
I am able to withstand.
I must leave the last of the present
month to answer roll-can at the as
sembling Of Congress; therefore l will,
with your kind permission, name Fri
day evening, the 18th inst, when it
will afford me great pleasure to ac-
cept your kind invitation. Thanking
you again and again for your many
acts of kindness to me, and especially
for this last expression of your friend
ship, I remain with great respect,
yours to command.
GEORGE G. PERKINS.
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no denouements. 1t would be unbear-
able. Now. to me the most delightful
moment at poker is not that which
most gamesters prize-yes, I'm coming
in-when you rake in big jackpot. but
when you take up your hand to see
what the fates have sent you."
'I agree with you,' said the bachelor
girl; two, please, and you girls will
kindly look out, for I have three JACKS
here"
rs it the first time?" said the debu-
tante, with a twinkle in her blue eyes.
The bachelor girl tossed her head and
gave a little sniff of disdain. Il hold
them only at poker, my dear" she said,
with an air OF cynicism. II assure you
have no use for them at any other
time
TN open it for 1O,'' said the married
woman suddenly, with great defiance.
Another way in which poker resem-
bles love is in it's combinations Shuttle
your pack, and thel very last cards you
would dream could come together are
the ones that touch. The queen of
hearts instead Of finding her own king
Jostles the king of diamonds. I'll raise
you TO-"
Yes. but you can discard if you don't
like the combination laughed the
widow with a significant glance at the
divorce. It'll raise you another TO-"
Discard cried the divorce.
Yes, to be- sure you can discard, but
what If you throw away card that
afterward you would give anything to
have kept?''
'I'n raise everybody" chirruped the
debutante, ''for I have the beatings Of
you ALL"
The divorce called her. She dimpled
and blushed as she showed her hand.
1T is my pot she said; "a flush you
see-all hearts
The bachelor girl flung down her
three jacks in a rage and consoled her.
self at the side table. Just like the
treachery Of men," she cried. Here
after I'll carry out my life theories in
the game"
The married woman looked ruefully
at her hand. IT got the wrong combina-
tion,' she said "If my queen of clubs
had only caught the king of clubs I
would have had a flush that would have
beaten yours, my dear"
The widow looked blankly at her
hand. My cards were absolutely
worthless" she sighed. 'I suppose I
was silly to bet them. But I thought
| could bluff you ALL
The divorce was gathering up the
scattered cards in an absent sort of
way. L am the biggest fool of ALL,
she said sadly, for 1 threw away the
very card I should have pt."-Edith
Sessions Tupper, in New York Evening
World
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ANOTHER WAR TRAGEDY.
The Returned Recruit Knew Where
to Find Consolation.

Intent on surprising her the young
man entered the parlor unannounced.
Ihere was a little Shrek, and she
came forward out of the semi-dark-
ness to greet him.
We'll, Maud?"
.Well., Clarence?"
I hava come back, you see."
Il see you have
''Wen?"
Il was hardly expecting YOU"
And | hardly expected such a wei
come as this
Why, you-you took me so by sur
prisel"
Didn't you know our regiment was
on the way back?"
I knew, of course that-that it had
started, but
Don't you read the papers?"
Why, of course, l.
1T was published in all of them that
we We're about to leave Montauk Point.
we left there two days ago. Every
movement of the regiment has been re-
ported in the papers"
Il have been so busy, you see."
SO busy you didn't know the regi-
ment had reached town and had a
SIdHu reception.
Seems to me I did hear something
about
What's the matter with you, Maud?"
"Why-h'm, nothing, Clarence"
rs this the same girl that was so
sorry to see me go away
She coughed loudly.
The same girl that kissed"
She coughed again.
You know, Clarence" she said
hastily, that when you went away you
said you expected it would be years
before you came back, and
'And you are sorry the war has end
ed so soon. Is that it?"
why, how you talk, Clarence!"
You don't appear to be much re-
joiced to see me, anyhow"
why, of course, I'm glad to see YOU
you don't act like it,
"You-you haven't given me time to
say anything. Mr.. Roofrighter, this is
Mr. Hankinson."
Young Mr.. Hankinson came forward
sheepishly out of the darkened corner
where he had been sitting.
He shook hands Imply with the re-
turned soldier.
"Er-ah-glad to meet you, Mr.. Roof
righter,' he said.
Il don't pretend I'm glad to see you,''
stiffly responded the other. 'But it's
some satisfaction to know what was
making this most estimable young wo-
man act like a chicken with it's mead
cut off. Miss Bunkerhead, I wish you
joy and good evening"
And then Mr.. Clarence Roofrighter,
returned volunteer soldier, somewhat
disfigured but still in the ring, went
over to the next street to call on his
second best girl.-Chicago Tribune
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Hotel Arrivals.

Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hote
yesterday: H. c.. Morrill,, M. G. Hoff-
man, San Francisco; A. E. Parker
Charles L. Willis and wife, Jessie
Ralph, Dora Hanlon, Charles H. Smith
Jack Campbell, New York; A. F
Sewell. w. w. Funge, Jr., San Fran
cisco: Webster R. Dord, Boston; n
Bonfilis, A E. Missuly, ]. D. Kiefer
Los Angeles.
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Will Tour the World.

DENVER, Nov. 13.-After the ex-
piration Of his term as Governor in
January next, Governor Adams will
start on a tour around the world. He
will visit first the Hawaiian and Phil
ippine Islands, and will return through
India. Egypt and the Mediterranean
The record-union., 1898-11-14
He Must Have Had Friends.

Tom Bohan, the fusion candidate for
Auditor and Recorder, has filed a
statement to the effect that his cam
paign didn't cost him a cent. Some
museum proprietor ought to get hold
of the genial Thomas and exhibit him
as a candidate who made lively race
for a county office without spending a
nickel
The record-union., 1898-11-14
To be Married in Seattle.

Ike Zemansky, familiary and CONNER
cially known as Uncle Ike" formerly
Of this city, but now of Seattle, lately
decided that it is not good TO live alone.
on Christmas Day he will lead to the
altar Miss Jacobson, daughter of a Sc
The record-union., 1898-11-14

attic merchant Ike has scores Of
friends here who will be glad TO hear
Of his latest venture, the most sensible
one of his life.
The record-union., 1898-11-14

1t always happens that the articles
which are scarcest in the household
are always the ones the neighbors wish
to borrow
The record-union., 1898-11-14

Too great command of language
sometimes lessons a wOman's matri-
mOnial chances.
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The True Patriot.

II give my heart to my country"
Cried the sturdy boy In blue.
The rations were nothing but pork and
beans,
So he gave his stomach, too.
Detroit Journal.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

The farewell complimentary concert
Of Miss Katherine Ruth Heyman, pian-
iste, will take place this evening at the
Sfxth-street NJ. E. Church. Miss Hey
man goes East this week to reside per-
manently. AS a testimonial to her as
Sacramentan whose genius is ac-
knowledged in the Old and the New
World, by the foremost critics and first
musical circles, a number of Sacra-
mento women have undertaken to pro-
mote this farewell recital. Doubtless the
house will be crowded, for after all the
warm commendation of the artist from
the East, her Sacramento audience, a
few weeks ago, was more than sur
prised and declared that not enough
had been said in just praise of her bril-
liancy, depth of feeling and artistic
sensibility Seats for the recital can
be reserved to-day at Purnell's book
store, without extra charge
AT Gay Coney Island" drew large
audience at the Orpheum last night.
1t is not nearly SO good muSically as
the farce which preceded it on Satur-
day night, by the Sad Sea Waves, -
but in all other respects it is superior
to its rival. 1t has something like a
coherent plot, ridiculous as it is, and
its people throughout are better low
comedians, more versatile and cleverer
in all ways. Smith and Campbell are
far and away superior to the much
advertised and puffed Matthews and
Bulger. They are wittier, reader, bet
ter actors, and in all ways of higher
merit than Matthews and Bulger. Miss
F'olma Hanlon, a Milwaukee woman,
stately and handsome, is a fine soprano.
really a cultivated singer; Alfred Holt
as a whistler is a wonder and Matte
Lockette is one of the best wing and
Jig dancers we have had here, besides
being clever in soubrette lines Tony
Hart, Jr., as a Dutch dialect comedian
is excellent, not OVERRIDING much, and
remarkably good in facial expression.
The piece goes with snap and vim, is
full of~activity, rapid change and rat
Ting repartee, and has several catchy
choruses. 1t greatly pleased, and the
laughter and applause were continu-
Gus. AS farce-comedies go, "At Gay
Coney Island" is entitled to rank
among the best It will be repeated
tonight.
The Webster Bacon Dramatic Com
pany spent Sunday in Sacramento.
Frank Bacon and several of the troupe
occupied a box at the Orpheum last
night. Mr. Bacon, who is a great fa-
vorite here as an artist and admired
quite as much as a man, was warmly
greeted by his old friends. The COM
pany goes to Woodland to-day to play
a week; then to Marysville for two
nights, and then to Sacramento for two
nights. 1t will produce here the pop
ular civil war drama, Alabama"
The record-union., 1898-11-14

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The record-union., 1898-11-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BAKER & HAMILTON. wholesale hard
ware, bicycles, carts, Duggies, carriages.
phaetons, Balm farm and header wagons
Send for Catalogue
The record-union., 1898-11-14
NEW TODAY.
RECITAL.

MISS KATHERINE HEYMAN WILL
hold a recital at Sixth-street M. E
Church MONDAY EVENING, November
14th Seats at PurnelPs, so cents. 1t
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-18

Here is a point for the advocates of a
central fire station and chemical engine:
The driver of the St. Albans fire de-
partment, while exercising his team the
other day, discovered small blaze in a
store, quietly stopped his horses, attacked
the flames with chemical engine, and
had prevented frst,class confagration
before the occupants OF the premises even
knew there was fire. In st. Johnsbury,
as well as in good many other places,
a good deal OF water would have been
used and good deal of damage done in
putting out small fire.
--Rices Comedians closed weeks en-
gagement at the Howe Opera House Sat.
urday evening with the sensational COM
edy drama, "Daniel Boone" The char.
acters in the play were all well taken, as
they were in each play during the week
the company giving better performances
than many of the higher-priced attrac
tions. Many specialties were introduced
which were well received, especially the
work of Mr.. LIE Randi, who was repeat
edly recalled. On Saturday evening the
Opera House was filled with by far the
largest crowd of the season.