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MIR. STRADLEY ANSWERED.

Mr.. Stradley, in his speech in this city
Friday night, asked how Judge Ma
guire as Governor could do anything to
advance the single tax theory? Just
before propounding that question, he
declared that as long as there is no
platform declaration favoring the sin
gle tax theory, it could not be said to
be in issue.
We are gratif1ed that a Fusionist or
ator has asked the question, and made
the statement we have quoted. Mr..
Mcguire as Governor could and would
cast his influence, and give his execu-
tive Recommendation and use his place
as the leader of his party in favor of
the Introduction Of a proposed amend
ment to the Constitution, by which the
single tax could be introduced into
the revenue policy Of the State.
Truth is, he would be false to his
principles as a single taxer if he did
not do so. For, mark it, in no speech
or letter has Judge Mcguire in this
campaign said that he has abandoned
the single tax faith. He is too much a
man to do that; too sincere in his con-
viction Of the Righteousness of the sin
gle tax doctrine to do it.
Next, as to platform declaration on
the subject: There is a plank in the
Democratic platform pledging the Leg
isature to propose an amendment to
the Constitution, under which any
county or city may introduce the sin
gle tax into its system. This plank is
precisely, almost word for word, the
matter which Mr.. Mcguire, in his let
ter of last year, printed in the San
Francisco Examiner" said would be
presented to the next Legislature. That
plank was put into the platform with
Mr.. Maguire.s full knowledge, and
there is every reason for believing at
his request.
We submit that this is evidence sufi-
cient to convict the party of being
pledged to favor what Mr.. Mcguire de-
clared in the letter referred to, to be
''the entering wedge" for the practical
trial in this State of the single tax
scheme We submit that Mr.. Stradley
is answered completely and by the
record.
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than better. In consulting Mrs. Pink
ham no hesitation need be felt, the
story is told to a woman and is wholly
confidential. Mrs. Pinkham's address
is Lynn, Mass, she offers sick women
her advice without charge.
Her intimate knowledge of women's
troubles makes her letter OF advice a
wellspring of hope, and her wide expert
ence and skill point the way to health.
''I suffered with ovarian trouble for
ceven years, and no doctor knew what
was the matter with me. / had spells
which would last for two days or more.
/ thought 1 would try Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. I have
taken seven bottles of it, and am en-
tirely cured. ."-MRs JOHN FOREMAN, 26
N. Woodberry Ave-, Baltimore, Md.
The above letter from Mrs. Foreman
Il only one Of thousands.
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Equity, therefore, does not per

Equity, therefore, does not per-
init property in land; for 1T one
norton of the earth's surface may
fully become the possession OF an
individual and may be held by
him, for his sole use and benefit,
as a thing to which he has an ex-
elusive right, then all other por-
tions of the earth's surface may so
be held, and our planet may thus
lapse altogether into private
hands.'-James G. Mcguire in a
speech in Congress March 10, 1898.
The record-union., 1898-10-29

Under the auspices of the Capital
City Wheelmen the law Of Ordinance
4SO, concerning riding and driving on
the streets, has been condensed into
seven simple, brief rules. These have
been printed on cards and are easily
obtainable. There is no longer any
reason in pleading inability to ascer-
tain what the law is Several thou
sands Of the card have been printed
for free circulation.
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ply bit of special legislation to enable
them to adjust some water works in
debtedness and Improvements. 1t is
folly to push such matters into the
book, which it should not be. The
amendment should be defeated.
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CONSULTING A WOMAN.
Mrs. Pinkham's Advice Inspires
Confidence and Hope.

Examination by male physician is
a hard trial to a delicately organized
woman.
She puts it off as long as she dare,
and is only driven to it by fear of can
GER, polypus, or some dreadful i'll.
Most frequently such woman leaves
The record-union., 1898-10-29
Weather Forecast.

For Northern California: Partly cloudy
and somewhat threatening Saturday,
with showers on the extreme northwest
coast; cooler; fresh to brisk southerly
winds
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Let Dr. Weldon figure on what it
will cost you to have your teeth fixed
UP so that you can chew and properly
digest your food SO61a street.
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SUPERIOR COURT.
department One-Hughes, Judge)
Friday, October 18th.

Department One-Hughes, Judge)
Friday, October 2Sth-
Estate of Annie c. Roller, deceased
Letters of administration granted to
Ben c. Roller; bond, $500.
Estate of Solomon Runyon, deceased
Hearing final account and petition
for distribution. Evidence taken and
matter of fixing attorneys fees con-
tinued to Wednesday next
Matter of guardianship of George
Fox, incompetent-Perm granted
to sell real estate.
Mary Il. Coady VS. Bridget Martin
Demurrer and motion to set aside sum-
mons submitted on points.
Lizzie M. Bernard VS.. John ]. Dwyer
ct al.-Demurrer overruled and fifteen
days given to answer. Notice waived.
All other cases continued.
Department Two Johnson, Judge.)
Estate and guardianship of Nicholas
Nj. Stefano ct al, minors-Order grant
ed to deposit money in savings bank.
Estate of Mary Jane Allender, de-
ceased-Will admitted to probate and
letters testamentary granted to A r.
Harvey without bonds.
Estate and guardianship of John
Eitel ct al, minors-Return of sale of
real estate. Order confirming sale.
Estate and guardianship of Eta May
Dennis, a minor-Petition of j. H. De-
vine to be released from guardianship
bond granted, and Guardian G. w.
F1cks ordered to file new bond
Estate of Harriet M. Figg, deceased
administrator allowed one week to
present exhibit in accordance with or
der of court.
Sarah Goodhew VS.. Alfred J. Good
hew-Demurrer to complaint over
ruled and fifteen days given to an
swer. Notice waived
John w. Reeves VS. his Creditors
Petition for discharge granted
Reclamation District No. 500 VS.. Re
becca Thisby ct al-Ordered that A. P.
Catlin and A. L. Shinn be substituted
as attorneys for plaintiff in place of
Catlin, Shinn & Catlin, in both cases
pending.
All other cases continued
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The wheelmen of Springfield, Mass,
are agitating the matter of cycle paths,
and propose the introduction Of a bill
in the Legislature for an Act similar
to that now in force in New York. The
latter provides for the appointment of
Cycle Path Commission in each coun-
ty, which can in its discretion tax the
wheels owned in the county and de-
vote the proceeds to the building of
paths A tax of 80 cents to 81 is
talked of for Massachusetts. The plan
was recently indorsed in resolution
adopted by the Board of Officers of the
Massachusetts Division of American
Wheelmen.
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Try McMorry's 6Uc uncolored Japan
tea; E. B. tea, roc; G. P. tea, Soc; P. F.
Japan tea. SOC. 531 NJ street
The record-union., 1898-10-29

If the expression of our interior ex-
changes Isl to be taken as an Indication
the proposition to, call a Constitutional
Convention will be showed under by an
overwhelming vote. The press de-
clares that the people are opposed to
unsettling matters again, to opening up
a constitutional revolution and destroy
ing confidence for another ten years or
so. We have had the new Constitu-
tfor not yet twenty years, and 1t is not
yet fully determined what it means.
Interpretations of the document have
been thorough and many, however, and
III consequence numerous amendments
to it have been made, until 1t is now
whipped into a shape that we are
understanding, and that ought to re-
main undisturbed for a long time. To
rip 1t all up at this time will unsettle
business, break down confidence, put
US all at sea as to what the funda
mental law means, require a readjust-
ment of all the laws to fit the new
instrument, and generally create con-
fusion, In the midst Of which the pro-
ducer, the wage Garner, the manu-
facturer and theeowner Of property will
suffer
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weakness of the limbs and back, loss of memory,
pimples the face, coughs, consumption, etc. DIR.
dsibbOn has practiced in San Francisco over 81
years and those troubled should not fail to consult
him and receive the benefit of his great skill and ex-
perience. The doctor cures when others fail, Try
him. Cures guaranteed: Persons cured a.
home. Charges reasonable Call write Dr. -
F. GibbOn, 625 Kearny street. cor CONNER
cial SAN Francisco. Cal.
When ordering please refer to advertisement u
sTho Rocoyd.Unto
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One does not see so many extreme
ly low handle-bars these days, but
higher gears seem to be growing in
popularity. The extreme low bars are
generally adopted by the scorcher and
the verdant novice who wants to be
considered a scorcher. Many of the
prominent amateur and professional
racing men, when seen on the road rid
ing for pleasure, sit perfectly erect
and use upturned handle-bar They
say that they enjoy ride in that po-
sition, too.
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For a cool, sharp glass of steam or
lager, FL Dorado, S26 J.
Try McMorry's 45c tea. 531 NJ.
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AS the San Jose Mercury Well says,
it is essential that California in this
election shall be found on the side that
will give the nation Republican Con-
gress. as well as the State a Republican
Legislature. 1t is essential because
rebuke of the Administration now will
be hailed by every friend of Spain as
verdict against the policy the Presi-
dent is seeking to maintain for the
honor of the country and the complete
carrying out of the purposes Of the
recent war. We need a Republican
Congress to stand by the President,
Republican Legislature to send up
Republican United States Senator.
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word to the wicked is sufficient-if
YOU call him a. liar.
The record-union., 1898-10-29

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
fake Laxative Bromo Qunne Tablets. All drug
yists refund the money If 1t fails to cure 25c. The
genuine has L. B. @. on each tablet.
The record-union., 1898-10-29

The first constitutional amendment
listed in the proclamation relates to
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DIR. GIRRoN

This old reliable and the
most successful Special
ist In San Francisco, still
continues to cure all Sex
uai and Seminal
D!se ases, Skin
diseases, Nervous
Debility, the conse-
quence of excesses pro-
ducing the following
symptoms: sallow coun-
tenance, dark spots under
the eyes, pain In the head,
ringing in the ears, loss OF
confidence, difndence in
approaching strangers,
The record-union., 1898-10-29

According to officially supplied fig
ures which are published in the Octo-
Der number of the Cyclists Touring
Club "Gazette,'' the London, Brighton
and South Coast Railway Company
conveyed 43,O6S bicycles and mail
carts in the month Of July last, and es-
timated the August figures as over
$1,000.
The record-union., 1898-10-29

A Liverpool inventor has recently de-
vised a peculiar form of cycle pedal.
1t is formed of a skeleton plate shaped
to fit the sole of the riders shoe, and
secured to the barrel Wh~hI runs in
ball bearings on the pedal axle in the
usual way. The rear end of the plate
is turned over to form a rounded edge,
while at the front Of the plate a half
dome shaped toeplate is fitted. A cir
cular bracket is attached to the under
side of the plate. and contains
counter-w weight to balance the weight
of the toeplate, and to keep the pedal
in a horizontal position
The record-union., 1898-10-29

Another physician has been falling
foul of cycling as healthful exercise.
This time 1T is an Italian, one DIR.
D D'AIessandro, who declares that cy-
cling is a dangerous exercise for Wom-
en-, and ungallantly recommends 1t only
to those women who are both fat and
lazy.
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DANGER OF APATHY AND CONFT-
DENCE.

From all sections of the State our
exchanges report a hopeful outlook for
the Republican State ticket-constant
gains and such general and specific
advances as to justify the prediction
that the ticket will be elected. This
Der judgment Of contemporaries not
given to miscalculating or mismeas-
uring public sentiment in their commu-
mites.
But while this is all true, it is Well
to remember that over-confidence is
dangerous. 1t is calculated to beget
apathy. We believe with our contem-
poraries that the State ticket is safe,
and will win by a surprisingly large
majority, but that if it should be de-
feated it will be due to apathy and
over-confdence The San Diego
Union" speaking upon this subject,
well says:
There is a popular and we'll founded
belief that whenever voting is going
on, all the members of the Democratic
party TURN out anu NOte, anu lllC iiOPC
of the Democratic politicians is that
Democrats will do this next month, and
that enough Republicans will fail to
do it to enable the Democratic candi-
dates in many cases to slide into Of
flee The election of Democratic or
fusionist candidates for Congress IN
Republican districts this year would be
calamity. The election Of Demo-
cratic members of the Legislature to
vote for a. United States Senator in
States like California, whose people
by a large majority favor Republican
principles, would be a misfortune. Pa
triotism should inspire every citizen
who voted for Mckinley in 1896 to go
to the polls on the Sth of next month
and vote for men who will stand by
Mckinley in carrying out the pol
icies which are essential to industrial
and commercial prosperity and to for
eign respect for the United States as a
nation.
The Republican party can win this
contest and prevent the nation from
disgracing itself by what Europe will
term a vote of lack of confidence in
the Administration. But to make
victory sure, every Republican must
vote and then see to it that his Re-
publican neigrfbor does likewise.
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/ physicians office
where she has un-
lergone a critical
examination with
animpression, more
,r less, of discour-
agement.
This condi-
ton of the
inddestroys
the effect of
advice; and
S h e grow s
y worse rather
The record-union., 1898-10-29

The absence of a brake and a bell,
or other means of giving warning, is
always strong evidence against a
cyclist in case of an accident
The record-union., 1898-10-29

Frank p. Van Valkenburgh, WiScon-
sins next Chief Consul, will stump the
State on a bicycle in the interests OF
good roads legislation, gathering ma
terial for his talks as he rides over the
bumps and ruts and through the bogs.
He will be able, therefore, to furnish
some effective word pictures if only he
doesn't get mudbound en- route.
The record-union., 1898-10-29

A Glasgow inventor has evolved a
reversible gear which is worked by a
clutch action, the gear being reversed
by the rider when going at speed, by
pulling a rod running from the handle
bar to the crank axle.
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The advisability of the free wheel in
conjunction with back -pedaling
brake is receiving the attention of
some of the more important English
houses.
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THE FAULT OF FRANCE.

It may not be generally recalled, but
it is a fact, that England solicited
France to unite with her in the Sou
dan campaigns, and by joint action with
Great Britain and Egypt to protect
French interests in Equatorial Africa.
France declined to do so. By that
declination she committed a fatal er-
ror, and she is now reaping the un-
welcome harvest of her sowing. France
has claimed, and with perfect defense
for It, that she was the pioneer in in
vasion Of Egypt. Napoleon set the
pace for that sort Of work. De Lesseps
and French coin built the Suez Canal,
and French explorers were in number
and enterprise far and away in ad-
vance of the English or any others in
penetrating the Dark Continent. They
were not, indeed, equaled or surpassed
until the days of Livingstone and
Stanley.
But in later days France, being Grip
pied by internal dissension, England
outstripped her in the game of grab in
the Soudan, and in gaining power and
footholds in Egypt. There was time
when the Emperor Of the French had
a stronger hold on Egypt than had any
other State; when, indeed, he dictated
terms to the Khedfve. When the EN-
peror fell, however, England seized the
opportunity to make hay for herself
and has been so diligent in that work
as to be now the dominant foreign
force in the Nile Valley.
Since the day when the French re-
fused to cooperate with the British in
the retaliation upon Alexandra. Great
Britain has paid very little attention to
the French claims in Egypt, and for
this France has only herself to blame
But France has not the less felt ami
mostly toward England for her action
A very little only is necessary now,
therefore, to bring this ill-feeling to the
surface, and hence it is that the Fa-
shoda incident is so speedily magnified
into one Of supreme Importance
The record-union., 1898-10-29
OF INTEREST TO CYCLISTS.
CONCERNING STREET DRIVING
AND RIDING ORDINANCE.
A Timely MemoriaI-A New Tire
Higher Handle Bars and Gears
Cycle Path Legislation.

The agitation in this city concerning
illegal riding and driving in the streets
has reached a point when some real
good may result. The wheelmen OF
the city are coming into the line OF
obedience to the law, but large num-
Der, indeed a mighty number, OF drivers
Of wagons and carriages and the like
are still contemptuous, and, strange as
it may seem, while every one else sees
these violations of a plain ordinance,
officials do not and hence there are
few or no arrests, except now and
then when some one is taken in for
racing and too rapid driving in the
streets.
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things being equal. the heavier rider
should Win. The distance covered in
this contest was short, and the grade
at the beginning slight. One rider
weighed 100 pounds and the other 130
pounds. There were three separate
trials, both contestants using the same
machines Under exactly identical con-
ditlons. Intthe first trial the light man
coasted 125 feet and covered the 1irst
100 feet in 81 seconds, while the
heavier rider required 30 seconds 10
reach the l00-foot mark and only
scored a total of 100 feet. The second
trial, with different equipment, resulted
more favorably to the heavyweight,
who beat his opponent by half second
fer 100 feet, and was only beaten by
one foot in the total. In the third trial
the light man was again victorious,
beth in time and distance. The riders
were regarded as equally sklllful at
coasting, and under the improvlsed
rules Of the contest neither was al
lowed to take advantage of any spe-
ciaI bodily movements which are sup
posed to accelerate progress.
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At Sydenham, Christchurch, New
Zealand, a cyclist named William
Harper, when riding home after at
tending a dance, ran full speed into
night cart which was standing par
allel with the footpath, resulting in
his almost instantaneous death. No
evidence of external injury was ap
parent 5abeut the deceased, but an au-
topss res4Hed the fact that his liver
was completely torn in two. Being a
member of the Cycling Volunteer Com
pany, he was accorded a military fu-
neral, at which over 10000 people We're
present.
The record-union., 1898-10-29

The Capital City Wheelmen did the
public a distinct service by presenting
the memorial to the City Trustees
praying that the mud and droppings
be cleared off of macadam streets, and
pointing out that failure to clean these
highways means their early decay. If
the club had done nothing else in all
it's career, that one act repays for its
existence and for membership in it.
The association has, we are assured,
still other neglected matters in view,
to which, unless there is official atten-
ton given it will feel it to be its privi-
lege and duty to call attention.
The record-union., 1898-10-29

An elaborately planned coasting con-
test took place in New England a few
days ago, the main object of which was
to get at the comparative running
qualities of certain tires. Incidentally,
however. the results obtained were of
general interest, and entirely upset
ting to the popular theory that, other
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-20

cially hothaRbg anybl-Iy. lie seemed
% be always reducing something and yet
raising plenty Of money.
Az this point. In SOC. he made a speech
At Newcastle showing that h. had not
only welcomed lialy and Greece 20 the
family Of nations. bot that he was very
ready 10 welcome tbs Confederate States
Of America Years after this he made
strong apologies On this subject, but
there Is no doubt Of the fact that In the
second year ~ our civil war he did us
more injury than any man In England
while striving 20 maintain the Union.
At the same time this position was less
inconsistent than many Of Gladstone's,
for In his youth be hal been a defender
Of slavery.
Itsgenerally believed that Gladstone's
administration Of the finances maintained
Palmerston In his long and hardly de-
served popularity. Tho universities be-
gan to notice the rising young statesman,
and especially tho University Of Edin-
burgh. oxford now defeated him on &c
count Of his recalcitrant T0ryism. The
London Times stood by him, as Il had
taken tho same position with MN on the
subject Of the American war and Oh
served, "HencefOrth Mr.. Gladstone viii
belong 10 the country. Int no longer d
the university"
He was sent 10 parliament from South
Lancashire or Manchester, and addressed
n vast meeting NJ the Free Trade hall
"At last, my friends, I am come among
you. am come among You unmuzzled
The university has been drawn into tn
vortex 81 mere politics. Having been se
free, / need hardly tell you that It Is will
Joy, with thnnkfulness and enthusiasm
that make my appeal 10 tho heart ans
the mind Of Lancashire"
Lord John Russell ~ prime ministo
kept him In the exchequer, and he also be-
came the leader of the house of com
mons IN place Of palmerston. lie nov
introduced the franchise extension bill
on 0 bold basis, giving suffrage 70 every
body who paid $40 rent, 30 dodgers pay
ing $50 aud 10 persons who had In th
savings banks $3.50 and had kept thei
accounts there two years. Four hundre
thousand people were tins 10 be adde
10 the franchise. John Bright stood b
him. His popularity increased wit
workingmen. but the ministry was losi
and Disraeli again took Gladstone's plac
In 1865.
He now brought Ia o reform bill ON
doing Gladstone. Gladstone countere
him by attacking the Established churc
Ia ireland \ general election was o
dered in 1868 and Gladstone was su
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-20

o. Great Britain IN the parliament by
the thallcl. AID that fla 6.lIl.s liail lsas'.
IN other lands and IN less constrained
parliamenis, were prosperous and obctli-
emit and sant money 20 q common pur-
p0se-lrish rcsusciiati0n. Why should
not a national spirit be- reasonable for lrc-
land M Tor Hungary. Canada aud tho
stntes 1T Switzerland
Having tested all things with an cx-
perimeuial intellect. Gladstone dared 10
inject land reform. a church reform
and finally parliam utary reform for ire
land into the British parliament Bright,
harrington. many deserted him. parnell
died. Gladstone In his great aye adj
yanced 20 the Irish issue IN the spirit VI
q liberal philosopher
Gladstone, starting ont n Scotch com.
mercial prig, with university aud yostY
Alterations. has climbed tine bill " sta.
ton 70 iind its summit airs cold without
the descending prospect on the utler side
Of the happy million IN the plain. lle
has taken old churches apart. reached In
iiuoncc % pcrlrcutcd Foreigners, extend
al his synpathies 10 alien people and
religions and even undone She work Of
the union Of Great Britain with ireland
showing that IN our age there IA no glory
not democratic; that liberty. like tho
quality of mercy, Is not strained. but
lhlloih like che gentle rain froapc.-
'pon tho place beneath" 1ifissufs-
| Tihuted, impariially. liborty aud tolera.
| ION hlcss him that gives and him that
/ axes"
| GEORGE ALFRED TOWNSEND