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The record-union., 1898-12-19
RESCUED THE CREW.
Steamer Pawnee Brings Ten Ship
wrecked People to New York.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-The British
steamer PaWnee, which arrived to-day
from Mediterranean ports, brought ten
shipwrecked people, eight men and two
women, who We're taken from the dis
abled schooner Deer Hill of ST. Johns,
n. B., in mid ocean.
Captain Aikenhead reported that on
the morning of December Sth he sight
ed the Deer Hill in evident distress and
needing assistance. A heavy northwest
gale was blowing and a dangerous sea
was running. The schooner was SEEM
ingly unmanageable and the rudder
disabled or carried away. The Pawnee
staid by and at = p. m. succeeded in
getting a tow line aboard which had
been sent by drifting a small line to
leeward. The line parted, however, and
a boat was launched in charge of the
chief officer and sent to communicate
with the Deer Hill. The boat had
nearly succeeded in boarding the wreck
when an enormous sea struck and stove
1t, and after great difficulty the boat
crew succeeded in getting on board the
schooner where they We're obliged to
remain all night. On the following
morning (9th) the weather slightly
moderated, a tow line was sent on
board and the Pawnee towed the Deer
Hill toward Bermuda. After towing
about six hours the line again part
ed. Finding that the wind and sea
were increasing when the line parted
it was found impossible to get out an
other. The Captain of the Deer Hill
signaled that he wished to abandon the
wreck and requested the Pawnee to
stand by.
The sale continued throughout The
9th, 10th and 11th, the Pawnee keep
ing her position near the wreck. but
found it impossible to use the boats TO
remove the unfortunate people from the
Deer Hill owing to the dangerous char
acter of the seas. Finally, at Z D. m.
on the 18th, the rescue was effected and
the Deer Hill was abandoned in lati-
tude 500 longitude 52.49. The res
cued people We're: Captain c. W.
Burns. Louisa Burns (his daughter)
Hazel Merritt (the owners daughter)
and seven of the crew of the Deer Hill
The record-union., 1898-12-19
REMARKABLE FEAT.
A Railroad Bridge Removed Intact
and Set Up Again.

MILWAUKEE CWis.), Dec. 1S.-A re-
markable feet of bridge moving was
accomplished to-day by the Chicago
and Northwestern Railway Company
under direction of J. S. Robinson, Di-
vision Superintendent of the engineers
Of that road. The bridge was a single
track draw weighing 215 tons, and
was removed a distance of $50 feet to
a new foundation in the quick time of
two hours and fifty-seven minutes.
The structure was fiOated on two
scows, one on either side of the center,
which were sunk with 10000 gallons
of water. With the scows in proper
position, the water was pumped out
and the bridge gradually lifted from its
foundation, and was towed to its new
resting place by two tugs. The bridge
had rendered service since 1880, and
is still in good condition, being re-
moved to make way for a double track
structure of the latest pattern.
The record-union., 1898-12-19
FAVORS EXPANSION,
Congressman Lewis Will Not On
pose the Treaty.

CHICAGO. Dec. 1S.-"The Demo-
cratic party must be a progressive
party, and not a party of mere obstruc-
ton, If it would retain the confidence
Of the people of this country said
Congressman James Hamilton Lewis
of Washington at the Auditorium An
mex to-day. Together with Mrs. Lewis
the Congressman is on his way to the
Capital.
II am Democrat" he continued
"but I do not feel I can act with my
party if it places itself in opposition
to the policy of expansion on which this
country has embarked. But I do rot
believe a majority of the Democratic
members OF. the House can be whipped
into line to oppose this policy.
The $20.000.000 payment clause in
the. peace treaty 1 do not favor, but I
The record-union., 1898-12-19
GIRL OF FIFTEEN YEARS
Almost a Woman GrOWn-She
Likes Things Pretty
and Useful.

The bright girl of Is loves books
and has her favorite authors; ;
learn who these are and get their
newest stories. She is beginning
to be helpful around the house;
get her pretty silver thimb1e and
a work box or basket stocked with
needles and thread, a sewing COM
panion of scissors, emery, glove
mender and silk receptacle. She
would like a pretty belt, box of
hosiery, chatelaine or purse, kid
gloves and glove box, handker-
chiefs and a fancy box for them,
a bottle or cabinet of perfumery
and sachet, silk OF wool mittens, a
nice fur for the neck or a
stylish jacket and silk skirt, silk
or wool waist, a tailored suit,
dress pattern, fancy neckpiece,
ribbons, toilet case, manicure set,
a pair of Romeos and kid dress
shoes, umbrella, sterling silver
shoe horn, button hook, opera
glasses. some pretty hair pins,
garters, lace pins, a stylish new
hat, pretty medallion picture,
side combs. an umbrella.
The record-union., 1898-12-19
PRESENTS FOR THE BABY.
Kriss Kringle Thinks of the
Babies First of All.

In the home where baby is the
baby gifts come before all, and the
friend that remembers the baby
has won the gratitude OF the
household, and there's a world OF
things to delight the precious lit
tie ones. In the jewelry line there
are cute little rings, sets OF gold
or silver pins, etc. In the toy line
gifts are 1egion-rubber dolls and
rattles that won't break, woolly
dogs and FUR rabbits, rag dolls and
rubber balls. Bright picture books
with cows and pussy cats and "A .
Cs, and story. Then In the useful
line are cute little shoes. in blue,
pink, white and black, dainty wool
sacks, bootees, mittens, lesgings
and bonnets, caps and hoods,
dressy little coats, pretty bibs and
shawls, baby brushes, combs and
toilet sets. Yes, ample gifts are
here for the baby's holiday.
The record-union., 1898-12-19
FATAL COAsTING ACCIDENT.
One Man Was Killed and Eleven
Others Injured.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 1S.-As a result
of a coasting accident at Turtle Creek
eight miles from Pittsburg, Joseph
West, aged 80. is dead and eleven 9TH
ers injured, two seriously
The sled collapsed at the bottom of
a steep hill and hurled the party with
great force in every direction. The two
seriously injured are w. B. Madey
both legs broken, and Joseph Conner,
left leg broken and injured badly about
the head.
The record-union., 1898-12-19
GIRL SIX YEARS OLD.
Hints of Things to Give Her
Iov on Christmas.

First in the heart and mind OF
the girl of is dolls, and dolls
apparel. To make her happy-a
doll carriage, go cart, jewelry set,
shoes, hose, flat iron, tin kitchen,
carpet sweeper, pewter or china
tea set, toilet set, piano, doll fur
niture, etc. Next to and in addition
to dolldom-tricycle, toy books,
blocks, sliced birds, animals ana
objects, spelling board, puzzles,
music box, drawing slate, paint
box, mechanical or moving figures,
woolly sheep, dogs, horse, rabbit,
cats, Noah's ark; and aside from
toys some pretty little handker-
chiefs, bottle OF perfumery, warm
gloves or mittens, a pretty hat, set
Of furs, leggings, stockings, shoes,
wool Tam O'Shanter, warm slip
pers, thimbIe, knife, fork and
spoon set, a pretty plaid dress, etc.
The record-union., 1898-12-19
BOY SIX YEARS OLD.
The Biggest Man in the House
Christmas Morning.

The toy world is his-it's hard to
make a mistake In buying for the
six-year-old in the toy line. or
course he'll break anything but
iron, but there are iron toys In
plenty, fire engines, hose CARTS
hook and ladder, city delivery
wagons, carts, etc., all with horses
and driver; iron trains and banks,
tin toys, horses, wagons, carts,
tops, mechanical toys, drums,
balls, carts, wheel barrows, tool
chest, rocking horses, swing
horses, velocipedes, iron wagons,
boats, soldiers, sailors, policemen,
and fireman's outfit complete on
cards, Noah's ark, guns, building
blocks, picture and story books, a
pair Of shoes and a pair Of leg
gings, cap, rubber boots, a pair OF
gloves and a sweater, necktie, cap,
etc.
The record-union., 1898-12-19
GIFTS FOR FATHER AND
GRANDFATHER
Who Used to Delight in Playing
KrisS KringIe for You.

He may be growing old-or per-
chance almost as young and spry
as yourself, so we mention gifts
for fathers from lusty prime to
three score OF more. Find a good
book, just suited to his age, a pair
of nice, easy slippers, a large silk
mufaer or REFER for the neck, a
pair OF warm gloves, a nice UNI
brelIa and a Congo or acacia cane,
a house coat, bath robe, sweater,
some nannelette or twill night
shirts, socks in cotton or wool,
neckties, watch guard, cuff but
tons, match box, shaving set, silver
mounted pipe, fine leather pock-
ct book, a good pocket knife, a
diary for 80, a pair Of dress
gloves OF warm fleece lined fur top
gloves, some handkerchiefs, ini-
tailed Or plain, linen or silk sus-
penders for dress or work. good
warm overshirts or under wear,
dress shirts, collars and cuffs, a
head rest for his easy chair and a
cushion for his sofa.
The record-union., 1898-12-19
GIRL TEN YEARS OLD.
The Girl Who is Growing Too
Bio for Dolls.

The like games-such as authors,
Nelly BLY,, Louisa, Lotto, War at
Sea, Mail and Express, Dominoes,
Fish Pond, Yacht race and hum
dred other good games, tricycle.,
desk, black board and desk, tea set,
chair, chiffonier, bedstead, table,
white enamel bureau, drawing
pencils, school companion, slate,
toilet set, muf and tippet, a neat
jacket, macintosh, a pretty hat, q
purse, handkerchief and a box, kid
gloves and a box, umbrella. silk
handkerchief, gold ring, mittens,
bottle of perfume, warm slippers,
shoes, Ieggings, work box, garters,
silk and wool plaid for a pretty
dress, hair and neck ribbons, pen,
fancy ink well, box of paper, etc.
OF books it would be useless to
name them. There are scores of
new books, all the favorite writer's
of stories for girls have contribute
ed. all in pretty bindings and at
fair prices.
The record-union., 1898-12-19
WILMINGTON RIOTS.
A Negro Lawyer Tells His Expert
ence to a Chicago Audience.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-W. E. Hender-
son, the negro lawyer, who, with his
wife and five children was driven out
of Wilmington, n. c., by the recent
riots there. told the story of the up
rising to-day at the First Methodist
Church.
At the close of the meeting the Rev.
Jenkins Lloyd Jones presented a set
of resolutions, which were adopted
unanimously, deprecating discrimina-
ton in trade, politics. or religion on
account of the color line in the North
or South. A copy of the resolutions
viii be sent to President Mckinley
The record-union., 1898-12-19
GENERAL GARCIA'S SON.
Arrives in New York and Will Go
On to Washington.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S-Colonel Car
los Garcia, eldest son of the late Ca
lixto Garcia. arrived to-day on the
Ward liner Santiago. He was greeted
at the pier by a number of Cubans.
Colonel Garcia was in command of
a division of the army in Santiago
province at the time of his fathers
death. He will stay in this city for a
day of two, and will then go to Wash
ington, and later to Thomasville, Ga,
to visit his mother.
My fathers DEATH" he said, has
been a great blow. I do not know
what my plans are while in the coun-
try"
When asked about the present condi-
tiOnS in Cuba, he said:
You must pardon me, but 1 can say
nothing on that subject now. Every
thing, however, is going nicely
The record-union., 1898-12-19
Hospital Ship for Havana.

SAVANNAH (Ga.), Dec. 1S.-The
hospital ship Missouri sailed to-day
for Havana with 800 tons of medical
supplies for the troops in the island,
and carrying the Hospital Corps of the
Second Division of the Seventh Army
Corps-the division which has already
gone forward with General Lee. The
Missouri, after distributing her sup
plies, will take sick soldiers from Ha-
vana and vicinity and bring them to
this country, either to New York, Nor
folk or Savannah
The record-union., 1898-12-19
PERSONAL MENTION,

Mr.. and Mrs. Larry Atkinson of Lon
don are registered at the Golden Eagle
Miss Cora Odell, who visited friends
In Folsom few days during the past
week, has gone to Placerville to visit
friends.
H. c. Stauffer Of Sacramento. who is
attending the California College Of
Pharmacy, is spending the holidays
with his parents.
The record-union., 1898-12-19
PRESENTS FOR MOTHER
AND GRANDMOTHER.
Nothing is Too Good for Mother
You Want to Get Just
the Thing She Will
Like Best.

Something useful she'll probably
appreciate the most, and yet that
usefulness may as well carry pref
tiness with it. You know best her
needs, her Hkes-youu probably
know at glance when we've
named the most desirable things.
Comfort is probably first thought.
Here are coats, plush, fur and
cloth capes, shaw1s, little and big,
mouse wrappers and dressing
SACKS, fur boas and co1larettes,
nice warm house slippers, felt
homeos, new work basket and
needle case, pin cushion and scrap
basket, shopping bag or chate- ]
laine, pretty purse, a pretty
handkerchief box and a dozen or
half a dozen handkerchief, a bot
tie of perfumery or a packet of
sachet, a glove box, a pair Of dress
kid gloves and a glove stretcher, a
pair of warm fur top lined gloves,
cashmere wool gloves, mittens, silk
or wool, a nice umbrella, a nice
gift always; a nice warm flannel
cite or wool knit underskirt, also
SILK and moreen, a pretty dress
pattern, tailored suit or a pretty
silk waist and separate silk skirt.
pretty apron, side and back
combs, comb and brush, toilet and
manicure set. Perhaps sometime
helpful around home would please
her, some table silver ware.
handsome bedspread, a down quilt.
pair of blankets or some fine
towels, some tides, shams. scarfs.
hnen table set OF napkins, a new
hat and some fannelette gowns.
The record-union., 1898-12-19
BOLLINGER ARRESTED.
Charged in Chicago With the Muir
der of His Wife.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1S-Michael Emil
Rollinger, q native of Austria, is under
arrest charged with the murder of his
wife, Theresa. The charred body of
Mrs ROllinger was found Friday night
in a clothes closet of her home, and
her death was at first supposed to be
the result of an accident. The police
now claim they have sufficient evidence
to prove that ROllinger strangled his
wife, poured kerosene over the body
and set fire to it.
Mrs. Rollinger owned some property
In Austria, and also carried $500 life
insurance. Lately the couple had not
been living happily, and Mrs Rollinger
had declared her intention to apply for
a divorce.
The record-union., 1898-12-19
Storm East of the Rockies.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IS, 8 p. M
Weather conditions and general fore
cast: The storm which appeared in
the West Gulf last night has moved
to Indian Territory, increasing in in
tenslty, and has caused rain in the
Middle and West Gulf States, and in
the Ohio and Middle Mississippi Val
leys.
a cold wave Of considerable magni-
tude has deVeloped
The record-union., 1898-12-19
Not the College Team.

In yesterdays columns of this paper
was an account of a ball game between
a supposed nine from the Brothers Col
lege and the High School Freshman
team. In justice to the management
and the members of the college team
the request is made to state that there
was no nine from the college there,
nor was any game arranged between
the teams. The account of the alleged
game was handed in by young man
and was supposed to be reliable
The record-union., 1898-12-19

THE BOY OF FIFTEEN.
A Suggestive List of Gifts Sulta-
BILE for Youths.

NEITHER MAN NOR BOY
What shall we get for him? At
first thought you worry, but look
around. Things that are suggest
i've of half work and half play arc
particularly appropriate to this
age. If of an artistic turn, draw
ing pencils and instruments, a
good box Of paints, good books ON
art subjects. IF fond of athletic
sports, boxing gloves, striking bag,
football, baseball, catcher's glove,
etc. Acceptable gifts to any boy
are cuff buttons, pocket knife.
watch chain, scarf pin, neckties,
handkerchief and gloves, umbrel-
la, suspenders, socks, shirts, col
lars and cuffs, muller, slippers.
socks, sweater, purses, brush and
manicure sets, an inkstand and a
pen. Then the books-hundreds of
books, the delight of the live,
growing boy. A few minutes at
our Book Department will bring
to light the very book he wants.
The record-union., 1898-12-19
GIFTS FOR BROTHER.
Pretty and Useful Articles for
His Room and Personal Use.

Your big brother would proba-
bly, be pleased with almost any
one of these: A cane, an umbrella,
pocket knife, a pipe, a cigar
box, a collar and cuff box, a silver
mounted clothes, hat or hair
brush, tooth brush and manicure
implements, pictures and books,
pillow for his lounge, paper
knife, inkstand, paper weight,
pencils, a gold pen, a box Of fine
papeterie, studs, cuff buttons, scarf
pin and clasp, a fob and charm, a
match box, a book mark, a b1otter
and ink eraser, pen holder, pen
wiper, shaving brush and soap,
strop, kid or warm gloves, sus-
penders, neckties, a dress suit case,
muffler, half dozen linen hand
kerchiefs OF silk, collars, cuffs,
leather slippers or felt, a pocket
book or dressing case, a dress suit
case, a warm and pretty house coat
or smoking jacket, sweater, a
bath robe, a fancy calendar, ink
well, opera glasses, cuff buttons,
shirts, socks, an album and a
diary for '99.
The record-union., 1898-12-19
American River Mining.

In a few days work will be COM
menced on the big dredging plant that
is to be employed in mining Mississippi
Bar in the American River, near Mills
Station. Upward of 10000 feet of lum-
Der will be required to construct the
dredger
The record-union., 1898-12-19
Bank of Spain's Report.

MADRID, Dec. IS - The Bank of
Spain's report for the week ending yes
terdayS shows: Gold in hand, un-
changed; silver in hand, increase
900 pesetas; notes in circulation,
decrease 1053O.OOO pesetas.
The record-union., 1898-12-19
Boxing in Folsom.

Theodore Van Buskirk of this city
and Tom Johnson Of Folsom fought"
a ten-round draw in the latter place
week ago Saturday. Next Saturday
Soldier Walker and Johnson will have
bout there
The record-union., 1898-12-19
KILLED A GIRL.
Two Boys Found Guilty of Man
slaughter for It.

CHILLICOTHE (O9. Dec. 1S-Two
boys, Elmer and George Butler. aged
respectively 20 and 13, were yesterday
found guilty of manslaughter, and will
serve term in the penitentiary for
The record-union., 1898-12-19

do not consider that sufficient reason
for opposing the whole instrument,
which | believe will be ratified"
The record-union., 1898-12-19
Amateur Ball Games.

The Artesians defeated the Yolos in
a game of ball yesterday afternoon at
Fourteenth and r streets by a score Of
to l. The batteries for the Artesians
were McCatferty and Burke, and for the
II to l. The batteries for the Artesians
Will challenge any team whose members
are under II years. 3. Starkey is
Captain.
Yesterday the Young Yolos defeated
the Knickerbockers by a score of 2S
to %. The battery for the Yolos was
j. Clifton, Burns and Newton, and for
the KnickerbocBers Hensley and
Woods. The Young Yolos would like to
play some other team whose ages are
under IA years. Address all challenges
to Henry Aguilar, Washington, Yolo
County.
The record-union., 1898-12-19
: murder of Daisy Browser. young

girl.
The crime was a heinouS one, and
in the trial 1t was proven that the girl
had been shot down from. ambush for
no cause whatever. The defense made
an attempt to prove that insanity ran
in the Butler family, but the jury
could not be convinced. Sentence has
not yet been passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
A GLOWING CAMP FIRE.
Seth Williams Post and Guests Enjoy Both
venis0n and Entertainment.

The camp fire given by the Seth Will
hams Post, Tuesday evening, lighted
up the faces of many man, woman.
and child, and its warmth was felt far
beyond the doors of the hall. 1t was
commander Carver's trip into the
Maine wooss that helped to make the
affair success, for while in the woods
he shot deer, and this was made a
part of the supper. 1t is not often that
an ordinary camp fire is embelished by
venison, cone to a turn.
Fully 200 members of the Grand
Army, the Relief Corps the Sons of
Veterans, and invited guests were pre-
sent. After all had finished supper,
Commander Carver called the people to
order and introduced Colonel Henry G.
Staples as the presiding officer. Cen
eral Selden Conner, who had been en-
gagged for the evening, was unavoid-
ably detained at home on account of
illness. It seemed good to the MEM
bers to have Colonel Staples once more
able to be taking an active part in the
ceremonies.
A pretty piano solo was given by
Miss Lou Glidden, then followed an ad-
dress by Captain G. W. Butler of the
Maine Signal Corps, who gave an IN
teresting talk upon the fight at Santi-
ago, of which he was an eye witness
duet was rendered by Misses
Georgia and Marion Clark. Rev. C. S.
Cummings of Auburn. gave an inter-
esting address upon Chickamauga as
he saw it. Miss Harriet Matthews en-
tertained with an inimitable reading
that called for an encore. Prof-F. NJ
Howe, leader of the 1st Regiment
Band, was obliged to give an encore TO
his cornet solo.
S. T. Snipe of Bath, was present and
gave a brief address, which was fol-
lowed by another address by Judge G..
I. Stevens. More sweet singing was
done by the Misses Clark, and all
closed with singing of america
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
REVOLUTION IN COFFEE.
Porto Rico Bsats the World In Gu Atty
Will He ON Sale Here.

The William H. Raymond Grocery Co.;
Boston, proprietors OF the popular FLAG
BRAND" Currants, Seeded Raisins, and
Canned Goods, announce that they shall
soon receive regular shipments of fancy
Porto Rico Coffee direct from our new
possession.
This coffee will be known as, RAY
MOND'S UPLAND PORTO RICO COZ
FEE 1t will be shipped to the retailer
fresh roasted in bulk, and will be deliy-
cred to the consumer by the retailer, in
an attractive package bearing the above
brand 1T WILL NOT BE GuARAN-
TEED GENUINE UNLESS DELIY-
Erred IN THE PACKAGE DESCRIBED.
The proprietors of this brand of Porto
Rico Coffee claim the drinking quality OF
the goods cannot be surpassed by any
other Coffee in the world, and they will
see to it that the quality is kept up to
the standard.
j. e. Fuller will distribute RAY
MONDS UPLAND PORTO RICO COZ
FEE in Augusta. and Clary & Quinn
in Hallowel. They are the exclusive
agents in these cities. Every. patriotic
American should give this delicious bev-
erage trial, as it was grown upon what
is now American soil, aside from the fact
that it is probably the nnest drinking
Coffee in the world. = nov2dst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
SINKING FUND DEPOSITED.
County Commissioners Take the Action. Tues
day Moulton Tax Hearing. Today.

The county commissioners were in
session at their Office at the court
house, Tuesday, it being their regular
meeting. One of the important &C
tons taken was the instruction of the
county treasurer to deposit the annual
sinking fund of $1,000 in a trust COM
pany This annual deposit was provid-
ed for, two years ago, and the money
thus deposited will be used to take up
the bonds of the county when they are
due. The bonds of the county amount
to $780, ZOO, and they We're given in 1898,
for terms varying from II to 20 years.
By depositing, SA6OO, each year, from
the date the law was passed, two years
ago, the amount will be sufficient 10
take up the bonds as they become due.
A hearing will be given, this morn
ing, at 10 O'Clock, at their office, on the
Moulton tax case. This is the case
where the selectmen of Randolph We're
asked to abate the taxes on certain mill
property. which they refused to do.
The petitioner has appealed to the CON-
missioners. Legal advisors will appear
for both. the town and the petition
erS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
Sure Sign Of Group.

Hoarseness in a child that is subject to
Group is a sure indication of the approach
of the disease. If Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is given as soon as the child be-
comes hoarse, or even after the croupy
cough has appeared, it will prevent the
attack. Many mothers who have croupy
children always keep this remedy at
hand and find that it saves them much
trouble and worry. 1t can always be de-
pended upon and is pleasant to take For
sale by John Coughlin, Water street.