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The record-union., 1898-11-17
TRIAL OF MRS. BoTKIN.
Fourteen Witnesses to Be Brought
Out From Delaware.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. Is. = That
the trial of Mrs. Cordelia Botkin will
commence on the day set, Monday De-
cember 9th, is now assured beyond all
reasonable doubt.
To-day Chief of Police Lees applied
to Judge Carroll Cook for an order
directing the Auditor to allow the pay
ment of certain expenses incidental to
the coming trial. Lees said that 1T
was proposed to bring fourteen wit
nesses from the State of Delaware to
California, and that their presence was
absolutely necessary. Every means of
transportation had been investigated,
with the view of saving the State as
much as possible, and it had been
found that the cheapest and best plan
would be to accept the proposal made
by the Southern Pacific Company. The
proposal was to bring the fourteen
witnesses over for a total cost of
S264I.30 for railroad fares and 5000
for meals.
Judge Carroll Cook at once made
the necessary demand upon the Aud
itor.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY
Earnings Of the Road For First
Three Months of Fiscal Year.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 16.-The
Chronicle" tomorrow will say:
The net earnings of the Southern Pa
cific for the first three months of the
present fiscal year show falling off,
as compared with the same months of
1897. There was a considerable in
crease in the gross earning for the three
months, but the company's operating
expenses reduced the net income very
considerably.
September has been the best month
for the company since the beginning of
the year. The gross earnings for that
month were So, 229, ,536, as compared
with S4,91S,970 for 1897, an increase Of
S310,566 The net earnings for the
month We're $2,271,272, as compared
with 81, 202, ,45S, an increase of SOS. .S14.
For the three months ending Sep
tember Both the gross earnings were
Si4, Oh ,499, as against S14, ,33036S for
1897, an increase of S211 ,131. The com
pany's net income for the same period
was $56SS,629, as against S6.123. 1873
for 1897, a decrease of 435, Jos.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
ORC GRANDE ROBBERY.
Trial of the Accused Begun In the
United District Court.

Los ANGELES, Nov. 16-The trial
of Clyde Bennington, Lorenzo D. Halle
ard Albert Casner, charged with the
Gro Grande train robbery, began this
morning in the United States District
Court.
The crime was committed April Goth
last. The Santa Fe passenger train was
stopped by signal and the robbers
covered Engineer Clifford and his fire.
man. They cut out the mail car and
took it up the track and looted it. A.
c. Mott, express messenger, shot En-
gineer Clifford by mistake, killing him,
and also killed one. of the robbers, who
proved to be Con Victor
Halle was a saloonkeeper at Orc
Grande and Casner Constable there.
The officers think they have the right
parties. The trial did not proceed far
enough to-day to develop the line of de-
fense the prisoners will set up.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
James Thomas Murphy Dead.

SAN JOSE, Nov 16.-James Thomas
Murphy, familiarly known as Jimmy"
Murphy, died this morning after brief
illness, chiefly heart trouble. He was
one of the Murphy heirs who inherited
the tremendous landed estate left bv
Martin Murphy. Deceased was 46
years OF age, and was born in this
county. For some time he has occupied
pacheIor quarters at the La Molle
House, and it was there he died. He
leaVes daughter, who is married. The
funeral arrangements have not been an
hounced. Many relatives are scattered
over the State. Murphy has lived apart
from his wife for long while, paying
her $500 a month.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Evacuation of Cuba.

HAVANA, Nov. 16.-The joint ses-
sion of the Evacuation Commissioners
to-day lasted about two hours. 1t is
believed that an understanding was
reached regarding the date of evacua-
ton. The ultimatum sent to the Span
ish Commissioners a fortnight ago pro-
vided that the evacuation should be
complete by noon on January lst next,
and it is said that the Spaniards have
agreed to that date, and are making an
effort to secure temporary residences
here after it, as it may not be possible
to embark all their troops until some
time later.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
A War Stamp Decision.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16. In
ternal Revenue Collector Lynch has re-
ceived from Washington a decision to
the erect that script given to a bank
py a person to whom the bank is in
ueDted as a deposit or otherwise. or
Tor Wnom it holds funds is no more
SUBJECT to a stamp than a receipt given
Tor any other debt or demand; but if
ne issues his receipt for that it will be
good In the hands of another person
TO draw upon his deposit for the
amount of it, then it loses the charac-
ter of receipt and becomes a check
or draft and is subject to tax.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Fatal Accident at Los Angeles.

Los ANGELES, Nov 16.-William
Isle. "a years of age, an employe of the
Keystone Foundry, was almost in
stantly Killed this morning by being
struck by an engine on the terminal
railroad. He was on his way to work
on bicycle, and attempted to cross the
terminal track on Macy street. The
engine was backing, and he was struck
BY the tender and thrown twenty feet
IN the air. His skull was fractured
and he was otherwise injured. and lived
but a few seconds. He kaves a wife
and one child, who reside in Boyle
Hights
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Col. Chalmers Scott Dead.

SAN DIEGO, Nov 16.-Colonel
Chalmers Scott, prominent civil en-
sineer, resident of this city since 1910,
died this morning aged 53. He was
leader in Democratic politics, and was
Deputy State Treasurer for four years.
In 1888 he was sent to Guatemala as
chief engineer of the Central Ameri-
can Railway, and completed the sur
vey, returning here three years later.
He was Colonel on the staff of Governor
Irwin in 1915, and married into the
well known family of Colonel Cave J.
COutS of this county.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
COLLISION AT SEA.
The Alaskan Steamer Dora Badly
Damaged.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16-A dis
patch to the Merchants Exchange from
Port Angeles reports that the steamer
Dora of the Alaska Commercial Com
pany's line returned to the sound this
afternoon, having been in a collision
with the schooner Dora Bluhm of San
Francisco, off Cape Flattery. The Dora
is badly damaged No particulars con-
cerning the fate OF the schooner have
been received, but it is thought that
she is not in serious danger, or the
Dora would have reported otherwise.
The Dora was on her way to this city
from the sound. The Bluhm was bound
from San Pedro for the sound to load
lumber.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
THE SAN LUIS AFFAIR.
Gen. Wood Will Leave No Stone
Unturned to Find GUILTY Ones.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Nov. 16.-The
local newspapers continue to magnify
the affair at San Luis Monday night
when six people were killed, two of
them soldiers, in a fight between United
States colored troops and the local gem
darmies appointed by General Wood.
To-day General Wood issued notices.
printed in both Spanish and English.
calling attention to his offer of $1,000
in Spanish gold as a reward for infor-
nation leading to the conviction of the
perpetrators of the outrage. Notices in
English We're sent in large quantities to
the negro regiments at San Luis.
The American Military Governor in
tends to leave no stone unturned in his
effort to bring the guilty to justice.
The Cuban society of Santiago is
preparing a petition to President Nc
Kinley asking for the removal of the
colored regiments, as we'll as for the
punishment Of all concerned in Mon
days affray.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-General
Wood. Military Governor of Santiago.
attaches little Importance to the ARRAY
between the Cuban police and some
negro soldiers at San Luis, in which
Lieutenant Ferrera of the police and
three or four others were killed The
following cablegram was received to-
night by the War Department from
General Wood:
Santiago de Cuba, Nov. 16-Adju-
tant General, Washington: Affair re-
ported by newspapers near San Luis
is not important. Row between drunken
soldiers and Cuban police. Soldiers in
the wrong. Will be detected and pun
ished. Their camps have been ordered
to move greater distance from town.
General Ewers instructed to take most
rigid measures to ensure absolute quiet
in future. WOOD"
The record-union., 1898-11-17
A Hermit Found Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16.-Frank
Berberich, an old man who for many
years lived in squalor and in a filthy
howell at 51012 Bush street, was found
dead to-day in his abode, death having
evidently been due to natural causes
A search of his papers showed that he
had over $4,000 on deposit in various
banks, and owned considerable real
estate in many portions of the city. The
old man was a widower, and had no
relatives in this State.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Motion for a Nonsuit Granted.

STOCKTON, Nov. 16.-In the damage
suit of j. E. Atkinson, laborer,
against DIR. Asa Clark, Medical Super
intendent of the State Hospital for the
Insane at Stockton, for $22,OOo, for the
loss of a foot caused by injuries sus-
tanned while tearing down old buildings
at the asylum, motion for .nonsuit
was granted, on the ground that Clark
was a servant of the State, and hence
was not liable. Judge Budd held that
the State was morally though not
legally liable in the matter.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Suicide by Drowning.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 16-William
F. Edwards, a patient in the Mclean
Hospital. committed suicide to-day by
drowning himself in reservoir north
of the hospital. Az nurse was near him
when he took the fatal plunge, but
could do nothing to save him. Edwards
was 60 years Of age. He came here
four months ago from Placerville to
undergo treatment for consumption.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Important Ruling ON War Tax.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 16.-An in
teresting and important decision has
been rendered by the Attorney General
of the United States, in reference to the
war tax. and affecting building and loan
associations everywhere. The decision
declares that all those associations in
this city which have been paying taxes
on their loans, releases and deeds have
been contributing unnecessarily to the
war debts Under the Attorney Cen
erals decision the only tax required to
be paid by the associations is on checks
and drafts
The record-union., 1898-11-17
The Peters.Czarina Collision.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov 16.-The In
vestigation into the collision between
the j. D. Peters and Czarina was on
to-day before the Commissioners of
Hulls and Boilers Bolles and Bulger.
No testimony of, Importance was given.
Edward Kits, the second mate of the
Czarina, testified that at the time of
the collision he was on watch. He put
the wheel to port and sent the steamer
starboard The side lights were burn
ing before the accident.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Released From Custody.

SAN JOSE, Nov. 16.-A. Allison,
San Francisco man who was under ar
rest here on charge of misdemeanor
embezzlement was released to-day. He
was arrested on request of San Fran
cisco police, but word came this morn
ing to release him, as the prosecution
had been dropped.
The record-union., 1898-11-17

as long as the producers, in acting to-
gether, protect their own interests and
their financial supporters.
The report of Secretary Hotchkiss
stated that the outlook for the wine
makers is promising, and the market
will not be forced. It has on hand
seven million gallons of good wine for
'9S
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Marine Disasters.

CUxHAVEN, Nov 16.-The British
steamer Bede of London, from Norfolk
for Hamburg, grounded off Mittel-
ruecken, at the mouth of the River
Elbe, and has broken in two. Tugs
and lighters are attending the wreck
WATERFOWL IN. Y.). Nov. 16-
The barge H. b., owned by the Ogdens-
burg Coal and Towing Company, is on
the rocks near Sackets Harbor, Lake
Ontario. The Captain, his family and
crew of six are still on the vessel. The
life-saving crew has been ordered out
The record-union., 1898-11-17
w. C. T. UNION.
Closing Days Session Of the Ma
tiOuaI Convention

ST. PAUL (Minn.), Nov 16.-The
closing day of the twenty-fifth annual
convention cf the Women's Christian
Temperance Union of the United States
was very full of business, many de-
layed Superintendents' reports being
heard at the morning session. when
nineteen years has been President of
the Woman's Temperance Publishing
Association, made her last report from
that affiliated organization, and then
laying aside her report. delivered a
The record-union., 1898-11-17
A Celebrated Greyhound Dead.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16.-Crow, Dog.
a celebrated greyhound that has run in
the cup races in San Francisco, and
was brought originally from New York
to the coast by r. L. Lee, died at Ag-
ricultural Park last night. Crow Deg
was owned by ]. ]. Mellus and Colonel
F. D. Black
The record-union., 1898-11-17
The Fastest Boat in the Navy.

NEWPORT (R. -, Nov. 16 - The
torpedo boat Dupont to-day proved
herself to the fastest boat in the United
States navy During torpedo practice
in Nara gansett Bay she made a speed
of over thirty knots, with only two
boilers in use Her contract speed was
twenty seven and one-half knots for
three boilers.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Fees Of a Receiver.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1G.--Judge
Hebbard has signed an order granting
j. ]. Groom, receiver of the Hale &
Norcross Company. $1,000 and Attor-
ney Eickhoff, the receivers attorney,
5000, as fees for their services Judge
Hebbard said this $4,000 was only
partial payment.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
A Bark Totally Wrecked.

SEATTLE, Nov. 16.-The tug Wal
Iowa, from Skaguay, reports the bark
Columbia ashore on Wales Island near
Port Simpson, Alaska. The Columbia
was coming down in tow of the Wal
Iowa. The line parted, and the Colum-
bia was carried ashore. Although badly
injured, she is not total wreck.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Attacks England and America.

PARIS, Nov 1.-THE Temps" this
morning, in an attack upon Great
Britain and the United States, declares
that neither can stand alone in the far
East, and that "protectionist America
will be compelled to accept the open
door policy in the Philippines for the
sake of British help in China
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Close Call of a River Steamer.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16.-Another
river steamer was nearly wrecked yes
terday morning. The Pride of the
River, owned by the California Trans
portation Company, struck a snag in
the Sacramento River and ripped
hole in her bottom nearly the entire
length Her pumps We're put to work,
ana she succeeded in making the run
to the company's ship yards on Hood
Island, where she will be repaired.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Ordered Home From Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-An order
was issued from the Navy Department
to-day detaching Admiral Schiey from
duty with the Porto Rican Evacuation
Commission, and ordering him home to
await further orders.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
General Blanco's Keen Sorrow.

MADRID, Nov. 16-Captain General
Blanco in a letter to Senator Linado.
says: The keenest sorrow of my life
is surrendering with an army of $50. :
coo men and 2O0 guns to an enemy who
claims to have conquered Cuba, while
We are possessed of such resources"
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Suicide in Los Angeles County.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16.-The body
of a man supposed to be that of Will
lam Hilton, an oil producer Of this
city, was found on the beach at Long
Beach to-day. He had evidently COM
mitted suicide by taking poison while
temporarily insane. An inquest will
be held tomorrow.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Elaborate Dinner at White House.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-The Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley entertained at
dinner tonight the joint High Com
missioners on the part of Great Britain
and the United States. The dinner
was the most elaborate social function
at the White House in many months.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
SAMOAN ADvICES.
The Selection of King Exercising
the Minds of the Natives.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16. = The
steamer Moana. which arrived from
the Antipodes and Honolulu to-day,
brings the following Samoan news to
the Associated Press:
The question of a King is exercising
the minds of Samoans to an almost
The record-union., 1898-11-17
The Australia Sails for. Honolulu.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 16 - The
steamship Australia left for Honolulu
to-day with a crowded passenger list
and large amount of general cargo.
She will bring back the New York
Regiment from Hawaii, owing to the
outbreak of typhoid fever in the camp
established at Diamond Head. A num-
Der of carpenters sailed on the Aus
tralia, and they will, after she dis
charges her cargo at Honolulu, fit up
the vessel for the accommodation of
the troops.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Large Consignment Of Gold.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16. - The
steamer Moana arrived from Sydney,
Apia and Honolulu this morning. The
vessel brought another consignment of
Australian gold. The shipment is val
ued at over $2.OG0.O00, and is contained
in 100 strong wooden boxes.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Berg Will Not Prosecute Elk.

SAN RAFAEL. Nov 16-Nick Berg,
who was shot last Sunday; on board
the yacht Chispa by Ike Elk. made a
statement to-day to District Attorney
Martinelli. He does not believe that he
will die as the result of his wound. and
says that he does not desire TO prose
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Diplomats to BE Raised in Rank.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-It is semi
officially stated that the United States
and Austro- Hungarian Governments
will shortly raise the rank of their
diplomatic representatives to each 9TH
er from Minister Plenipotentiary to
EmbassadOr
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Counterfeiter Wade Arraienea.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16.-William
Wade, an old man recently arrested at
Stockton with counterfeit money in his
possession, was arraigned to-day in the
District Court before Judge De Haven,
and entered a plea of not guilty.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Her Burns Resulted Fatally.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. Is. Mrs.
Gertrude 2. Leyva, aged 81 years,
whose clothing caught fire from
matches in her pocket while she was
at the old mission on Sunday last, died
from her burns to-day.
The record-union., 1898-11-17

cute his assailant. He says that jeal-
ousy was the cause of the tragedy, and
asserts that it had no connection with
the murder of Captain Brooks two
months ago.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
WOmen's Wool
Tailored Suits,
$3.50

These suits are regular $3.50
values, handsome in their severe
pIainness, made from alI-wool
serge, In rich shades Of brown,
green and blue. rounded fly
front coat, full satin lined, mil
itary sleeve and tailor stitched
seams; the skirt correct in every
particular. Priced, $3.50.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Mrs. WIN. +. Havemever Dead.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-Mrs. William
F. Havemeyer died to-day at her home
in this city Of pleurisy.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
WOmen'S
WO0len Waists,
s$l.05

There's comfort and style in
these Winter waists, made from
warm tricot flannel, in red.
green, brown and black, plated
or plain back, and blouse front,
have self collar attached, and
are attractively trimmed with
clusters and various effects in
black soutache braid over body
and cuffs.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
WOmen'S Flannel
cite Wrappers.
5 80

Value and attractiveness in
them far ahead OF the price we
ask Thursday; they're made
from cashmere finished, heeced
hannelette, in new and odd pat
terms and colorings; have a SOL
id contrasting color yoke and
collar, with ruffles around, trim
med with fancy wash braid.
Price, $1.39.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
Children's
Winter Jackets,
$3.45

These little coats you'll find
exceptional value; they embody
as much style and correctness OF
make as do those for older peo-
pie; made from heavy wool coat
ing, plain colors-red, blue and
greenland the same co1ors in
fancy mixtures, trimmed with
plain; have large, fancy sailor
collar, topped with small collar,
braid trimmed.
The record-union., 1898-11-17

These skirts represent regular
So value, being made of a
heavy and splendid grade Of gros
grain silk, bayadere striped,
moire effect, correct in cut, hang
and sweep, full lined and cordu-
roy bound bottom; rich and att
tractive, yet not extravagant at
$5.75.
The record-union., 1898-11-17
WASSERMAN, DAVIS & co.

We stamp Bee Shopping Coupons.
20 pc . Q zee
The record-union., 1898-11-17

These are very stylish, hand
some and attractive collarettes,
the storm collar and yoke being
of glossy seal, and the sweep of
cape of fine imitation stone
marten, lined with fancy silk. A
remarkable value at the price
$3.45.
Evening star., 1898-11-16
Disquieting Reports From Gen. Otis
at Manila.
INSURGENTS MAY BEGIN MASSACRES
Spanish Population and Garrison
Surrounded by Them.
THE rRotB1E AT 1Lo11o


Reports of a somewhat disgusting ma
ture have been received from Gen. Otis, in
command at Manila. They relate particu-
larly to the provincefof Iloilo, in the Island
of Panay. Neither this island nor the
province Is undsr tho control Of the United
State, and each Is technically occupied by
the Spaniardss
The reports from Cen Otis are to the
effect that the province is surrounded by
the insurgents, and fears are entertained
that the Spanish population aud garrison
will be massdcred- by the insurgents. The
capital of the province. which bears the
same name. is three hundred and ffty-five
miles from Manila
The Serious Situation.
Heretofore the United States forces have
tried to prevent hostiiitiss between the in
surgents and the Spaniards through good
offices and counsel. The indications are,
however, that the present situation in Iloilo
cannot be controlled by the United States
military forces at Manila or the insurgent
leaders there, and II serious consequences
are to be averted some other method will
have to be adopted. (.
Ihe troops undar Gen. Otis are not avail
able for such duty. and, under the terms of
the protocol. pending peace negotiations It
Is not desirable to send military force to
the Island of Panay. There is no intea.
to Gen. Otis, bat the situation is such as
to strengthen the determination of the ad-
mlnlstration not to reduce the available
force under his command
Evening star., 1898-11-16
Warrington stock Exchange.

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Mi Miscellaneous Bonds. Metropolitan Railway IS.
i2o1a bid Metropolitan Railroad eonv. IS. 13O bid
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bid. Metropolitan. 800 bid. Central, i4e bid.
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