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"CHINEE7' NEW YEAR.
John Is a Little Behind Time, but
He Will Get There.

Tomorrow the Chinese New Year fes-
tiyities will begin and the Celestials Will
welcome the day with great joy by ex-
ploding bombs and firecrackers.
Mayor Land has decided to allow the
Chinese to celebrate after their own
fashion, but has notified Chief Of Police
Drew to restrict their bombardment TO
certain specified hours.
The firecracker schedule is as follows
and between the hours named the fol-
lowers of Confucius may shoot to their
hearts content
Thursday, from 6 to 8 p M; Friday,
form ] to 6 a. M; Saturday, from to 8
a. M; Sunday, from 6 to s p. m.
The record-union., 1898-01-19
LATER.
Additional Details Received From
Auburn at Midnight.

AUBURN, jan 1s.-one Of the most
disastrous wrecks ever chronicIed on
this division of the Southern Pacific
occurred at : o'clock this afternoon
about a mile above Colfax. near Long
Canyon bridge. The killed:
Engineer Don z. Hackett was scalded
to death, and fireman Edward Lightner
crushed to death beneath the engine.
The injured are: Fireman c. F.
Brown, head mashed and badly seald-
ed; engineer c. C. Brown, serious
wound on the head; mail clerk A. II.
stevens, back hurt and internal iniur-
The record-union., 1898-01-19
Hotel Arrivals.

Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel
yesterday: T. r. Tilley, C. A. Thurston,
a. NJ Stone, H. Rogers, c. Knight,
John Lynn, VIM. Phillips and wife, San
Francisco: c. p. Montgomery, Chicago;
George McCandless, Sacramento; A. Nj.
Simpson, H. W. McGregor. T. V. Max
we'll and wife, Mrs. NJ. E. Maxwell, Miss
n Maxwell, Miss II. Jeffer, San Fran
cisco; Isaac Rubel, Colusa.
The record-union., 1898-01-19
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Phillips of San
Francisco are stopping at the Golden
Eagle.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. " Maxwell, Mrs. NJ.
E. Maxwell and Miss n. Jeffer of San
Francisco are at the Golden Eagle.
Secretary of State Brown has so far
improved that his physician reports him
to be out Of danger.
The record-union., 1898-01-19
AUCTIONS.
MOTTO &.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders of the Capital Gas Company
will be held at the office of the company,
Front and T streets. in Sacramento, Cali
fornia on TUESDAY, January is. 1899, at
IL o'clock n., for the purpose of electing u
and to transact such other business that
may come before the meeting for consider
alton. -
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
County of Sacramento, State of California.
In the matter of the estate of ANNIE Il.
HAMMOND, Deceased.
Frank Hickman, executor of the estate
of said above named deceased, having filed
his petition herein duly verified praying for
an order TO mortgage certain real estate
of said decedent for purposes therein set
forth.
that all persons interested in the estate OF
said deceased appear before the said SUI
Derior Court on FRIDAY, the 2lst day os
January, 1898. at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day
at the courtroom of said Superior Court
at the Courthouse, in the City of Sacra-
mento County of Sacramento. and State
of California then and there to show cause
why the following real property, to wit:
The west fifty (50) feet of lot s in the block
bounded by f and G., Sixteenth and Severn
teenth streets, in the City of Sacramento,
County of Sacramento, State of California,
together with the improvements thereon,
or some part thereof, should not be mort
gaged for the amount mentioned in said
Isl O00), or such lesser amount as to the
court or Judge may seem meet.
Dated December q. A. D., 1897.
MATT F. JOHNSON,
Judge of said Superior Court.
Hou Dunn. Attorneys fer Executor.
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ESTATE OF N. DINGLEY.
There is $11,21S to be Distributed
Between His Daughters.

Mary Frances Goepel, executrix Of the
estate of n. Dingley, deceased. has fled
in the Superior Court her account as
such, with q petition for the distribu-
ton Of the estate. There is now in
her hands the sum of $11, ,21S 16.
The petitioner asks that this sum be
divided among the five heirs-at-law and
egatees-Julia Z. Bartels, Georgia
Stewart, Rosa F. Dingley, Mary Fran
ces Goepel and Junetta E. Ryan. Driv-
er & Sims are netitinner's attorneys.
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A Severe Test Of Faith.

First Theosophist-This settles it;
resign from the society.
Second heosophist-What's the mat
ter?
First heosophist-Why, one Of my
tenants has gone off without paying
his rent, and left a note saying he
would try to square up with me in some
future existencei-Puck
The record-union., 1898-01-19
Doesn't Want a Jury.

Howard f. Hedden. the young man
charged with obtaining money under
false pretenGes, viii be tried before
Justice Davis on Friday. On Mon
day last he demanded a jury trial. but
yesterday. through his attorney. waived
that right and viii be tried by the court.
The record-union., 1898-01-19
No Coursing Next Sunday.

There will be no coursing at the park
on Sunday next. The ground has not
been in good condition lately, and the
weather too cold for the comfort of
spectators. Managers Eagan e. Han
Ion have decided to let UP for week
or two, for these reasons. 1t will also
serve to give the dogs a rest. and when
the sport reopens all the conditions will
be improved
The record-union., 1898-01-19
Caledonia's Clubs New officers.

The newly elected officers of tbs
Caledonia Club were installed last even
ing as follows: Chief. H. K. McLena-
nan; First Chieftain, l. K. Grinton
Second Chieftain, D. Mckay; Third
Chieftain, w A. Guild; Fourth Chief
tain James Strachan.
The record-union., 1898-01-19
Report of Sales Approved.

Judge Hughes has made an order
confirming the sales made by Mary E
Howard, administrative of the estate
Of Madison Howard, deceased.
The record-union., 1898-01-19
inst Like a Woman.

man giving the name of w. II. Bar
rett was arrested last night for batter
ing over the head with a cane wo-
man who lives at POS L street. The wo-
man refused to swear to a complaint.
and Barrett was released.
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To be Dismissed.

Bridgeford & Hopkins. attorneys for
the plaintiff in the case of Samuel Swee~
ney against Teresa Treichler. have filed
In the Superior Court notice of motion
to dismiss the action, to which the de-
fendant consents
The record-union., 1898-01-19
Is. F., SS9-Department One-F'iled jan
uary 10, 1889

uary 10, lS9S)
Mary E. Dittrich appellant; Jesse Co
bey ct al, executor, ETC., respondents.
Contract. Affirmed.
At the age of Is years a woman at
tains her majority; her right to free
dom from personal restraint is perfect.
and her mothers right to her custody
at an end. A stipulation of either par
ent to restore" her, nolens volens,
when she shall have attained the age
Of Is years is as much a contract to in
fringe her personal liberty as If the
age fixed were SO or "a years. and is
unlawful.
A contract in the alternative, when
not in terms providing otherwise, al
lows the right of election to the party
on whom rests the obligation of per-
fOrmance
The record-union., 1898-01-19

Havre's Chamber of Commerce has
petitioned the French Parliament to
make the town and harbor a free part.
The record-union., 1898-01-19
MUNYON'S

Cold Cure cures colds in the head. colds on the
lungs, old colds colds and obstinate colds, and
all forms of grip. Stops sneezng, discharges from
the nose and eyes. prevents catarrh. diphtheria,
pneumonia and all throat and lung troubles These
pleasant little pellets absolutely harmless have
saved thousands of lives and prevented much sick
ness. The Munyon Remedy Company prepare q
separate cure for each disease. At all druggists
25 cents vial. IF you need medical advice write
Prof Munvon, 1865 Arcn Street. Philadelphia 1t Ia
absolutely free.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

The Spickett Company at the Metro
politan Theater last night presented a
military drama Cby Mr. Jefferson, d
young actor, who sustained eleverly a
leading role) entitled "A Kentucky
Hero" 1t proved to be far better
dramatic story than was expected. 1t
it full of striking situations, military
tramp, camp, field scenes, hand to hand
encounters, signal work. traitorous ac-
ton and the heroism of those armed by
the right. While it needs trimming in
its business" it is neatly constructed
piece and does it's author credit. It calls
for large number of people and a great
variety of ability, and hence the Spickett
Company rather surprised the audience
by its work in it. 1t must be borne in
mind that this organization is on the
road playing to very low prices, has an
extended repertoire, from farce to melo-
drama, requiring hard work by people of
varied accomplishments and who are
not enabled to adhere to or create roles.
It is not therefore to be judged by the
standards of high grade troupes
equipped with costly talent. Tonight
the romantic drama THE Factory Girl ="
At the Orpheum the Cr1mmins ana
Gore team is the leading favorite. These
'long and short Of it, people are inimit-
able original and intensely funny. The
sand painter greatly pleases with her
art Miss Hayden, the contra tenor,
Jessie Millar, the Farnum Brothers,
Hayden and Hetherton, the dialoguists.
and the F1orentine Quartet, The We
suviano," make UP a very interesting
and thoroughly entertaining pro-
gramme 1t was for Miss Hayden that
the song "a Hot Time in the Old Town"
was written by her father. 1t is said
that 100000 copies of this song have
been sold. Miss Hayden sings it much
slower than it is usually heard, giving
it a less suggestive emphasis. Mile.
Rombello, with her picture writing with
colored sands, is a very great novelty,
perhaps more so than was the clay
modeler in last weeks programme. This
is to be the last week of Miss Millar, the
fine cornetist. who besides is an accom-
plished pianist. Manager Clifton has
had the numerous exits Of the OrpheuIn
marked by bold signs with the word
Exit" above them, to promote speedy
emptying Of the house in case of panic.
a good idea. If these exits are we'll
known, they are so numerous and widely
distributed, that the AUDITORIUM if
crowded. can be emptied in a remark
ably brief time.
The record-union., 1898-01-19

McMorry sells groceries. Agent for
Coronado water and Stockton sarsa-
parilla and iron 531 M street.
The record-union., 1898-01-19
Indictment hx Oefau1t.

In Department Two of the Superior
Court yesterday Judge Johnson CAV,
judgment for the plaintiff in the case Of
A. NJ Crone against c. NJ Manley, fol
$3.50 2S, by default.
The record-union., 1898-01-19

Try McMorry's 35c tea. 531 n.
The record-union., 1898-01-19

80 McMorry's Blend Coffee. 35c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
VARSITY CAPTAIN ENLTSTS.
p H. BAILEY. OF THE 30 YALE CREW. IN
THE RANKS AT NIANTTC-DOfNGS
AT THE CAMP.

Camp Hnven. Mantle. Conn. Juno 4 6peciaD.-
Philip H. Bailey Of windsor Locks. Conn. captain
OF the ~ Yale Varsity crew Is n full-nedsed
private soldier IN Company II. lst Regiment He
was mustered In to-day. Tonight he will sleep IN
an Army blanket. thin mattress In tent
with three other who have been roughing II
here for a month. Mr.. Bailey resigned from n
lucrative place to enlist. II Is generally under
stood about camp that commission awaits him.
and that he will be occupying more comfort
able quarters. As he took tho oath OF allegiance
this morning the old Yale yell went UP from rho
throats OF nearly seventy former % Eli who
belong 20 Light Artillery Battery a. Later many
Of his old college mates called on him In his com
pany street anc there was much talk reminiscent OF
victories and defeats the Hudson and tho
Thames.
The camp has experienced March weather the last
day and night. Last night some OF the tents were
blown loose from their guys. and the canvas flap
ping In the wind suggested light artillery bonn
ba riment.
Tomorrow all the camp will have feast. The
women 81 Mantle. recognizing the warnings OF the
unpaid volunteers have prepared immense
quantity OF New England pumpkin pies. cakes and
other da mites and VIII send them In for the Sunday
dinner
The paymaster made his beatsd appearance to-
day and paid or some OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
To ENLIST NAVAL MILITIA

ARRANGEMENTS made by Rear Admiral Erben
Yesterday for the examination Tomorrow OF the
Naval Militia OF Massachusetts and Pennsyl wanna
by the district commanders OF the mosquito fleet
of coast patrol At Boston Lieutenant G ommander
Colby will examine the Massachusetts men. and
they will be mustered In on the Wabash and Min
neso,a at the Boston Navy Yard. Lieutenant
Commander Reeder will examine the Pennsylvania
men at Philadelphia. and they will be ordered
aboard the Richmond at the League Island Navy
Yard.
The Governors OF several States reported TO Ad-
miral Erhen yesterday the number OF men In the
Nava! Militia In their States. The reports showed
that Ohio Rad 49, connecticut $50. New Jersey 800
PENNSYLVANIA rs. Massachusetts $40. Virginia 20
and New York 40. Admiral Erben wrote to the
Secretary Of the Navy. asking him to assign oti
GERS TO go to the interior States. to muster In the
men willing to enlist. In the coastwise States this
work will be done by the eight district mosquito
fleet commanders.
The iron tug Bristol has been purchased by au-
thority OF the Admiral for use In the hnrbor OF
savannah under Commander conway n. Arnold.
lieutenant Lucian Young, OF Kentucky was one
or the callers Admiral Erben yesterday. lie Is
10 succeed Lieutenant lngersoll In command OF the
Yacht Hist ut Newport. Lieutenant Young gained
:,ron3de was lost of the North Carolina coast. In
,s,s lie was accompanied by ex-Congressman
Timothy j. Campbell In his visit 10 the Army
ruidtnS Yesterday Lieutenant Ingersoll is TO take
command OF a collier going south from the Navy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
Sr0cK PRICES GO Up.

The Senates passage OF the Se'gnorase Dill, on
Friday was seized upon by the operators Tor a
decline as pretext for aiding them In forcing down
tho nrice OF stocks but nobody took II very seri-
ously. the chief factor In producing the reaction
being the general feeling that reaction was ABOUT
due Yesterday, however there was no action BY
the Senate the situation had been improved by
the reduction OF the number OF small trading ac-
counts and the creation OF considerable snort IN
terest and the market went up. Prices In London
were higher the proposition to coin the seigniorage
exciting no apprehension there, and the arbitrage
houses bought largely for London account. There
w,s also extensive covering by shorts at the open
ing here but after the subsistence or this active
demand the market became quiet The advance
- NOT checked though and In the last half-hour
I, was actively stimulated by new and vigorous
nsnsnd last prices showing in the main net gains
as compared with Fridays close The bond
,arLet con tir ued strong and buoyant. The weekly
INK statement gave evidence OF an increasing de-
u nnnd Tor money for Investment and speculative
rnnsas IOans increased $ll $50 80 In the week.
isnosts sl3 io3. 200 and cash holdings sl.&S.4W The
w reserve decreased TO $50 249. 100.
rha Sub Urea sury was debtor at the Clearing
rInmse in sl69iG0, representing mainly Navy dis
Inn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05

rich by Offering paper money. which It did not
nave In IT'S treasury. and by getting interest on
that which ii really never had given out. But
whatever the bank does. nobody dares object
except those who have no money in their pants
II they should call for II.
CRITICISM OF AMERICAN SHIPS.
have written to the Minister. but did not
give him 50 much news OF the fleets as 10 You.
because had other things TO speak OF. IL you
should see him you might give him some news.
We shall see when 'thev relieve me and send
some one here to work and not amuse himself.
can imagine your anxiety for Francisco and
the rest. an anxiety that share. Their terri
Die ships do not go as fast as ours. by perhaps
two and a half miles. AS for the monitors they
90 not count for much. they can be used only
10 lombard IN a.smooth sea. and besides cannot
go fast. and carry very little coal. They nave
delayed sampson the whole voyage.
My regards 10 Rafael and his daughters and
You know how much your kinsman and subordi-
nate loves YOu RAMON CARRANZA.
| should be glad 20 have you write me your
opinions. You know how much | appreciate
them. II the squadron is in Cuba they are
going 10 destroy its WretChed fortiiicatlons ana
sink couple OF steamers in the mouth Ihey
have already telcgraphed 10 Key West for them
20 see II they have got them there. ana me III
Ventor. Holland offers his submarine boat 10
destroy the mnes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
No
BALLOONS READY FOR SHIPNtNI /.
SPECIAL. CARS ORDERED FOR THEIR TRANS
poRTATIoN TO TAMPA

.n,c.,,, CANS ORDERED FOR THEIR TRANS
poRTATloN TO TAMPA
special car has been ordered 'or carry ns -
TAMPA the two French military oa'!oon' 49,
rc.,,ed their finishing touches on Governor .
r,a,a los, ueek They will be sent In charge Vi
~ Tisdale a civilian balloon expert, whose ou's
{, ylu no IN turn them over frequently ana prevent
the folds from adherng TO each other' d. ''''
nish on them Is not entirely dry Inc "N
tho Governmen, TO have these balloons 20 go WY"
Tho balloon train from Tampa Is eVlnceo oy 'IN.
arrangement as otherwise the' "o"'" "
20 remain here until fully dry
The experts NM. Mslet and Fer'cie' VINO eo"
,r,c,ea 20 deliver the balloons in the shortest pos
sibe time after they were ordered ana VINO am
with tho material. completed the work Oh Val MS ,
Ing the sasbags and arranging the suppor''ne
ropes and cars yesterday. The last coat OF 'a'''"
Will be sufficiently dry TO permit the re'ho''i VI
the balloons early this week
Yesterday Ouartermaster- General Ludngton teie
sraphed TO the Bureau In this city 10 secure
special car for the two boxes. which 90 not "e.s
more than twelve hundred pounds. ana 10 pro''u'
TRANSPORTATION for the expert In BALLOON c9nStruo
;on lie viii take the balloons out Of their cases
and keep them drying a. rapidly as P9s S raa5y
for Major MaIheld to take with the pahooh '"'''
TO Cuba or Porto Rico. ,, ,,, ., ,ha
Invading troops has been given to l.eu,eu AN
Colonel Allen formerly the signal officer on uov,
/
men TO aid I'm the work OF using balloons Tor nlI-
tarv observations. and there has been a corps
y,rnsd which will DO able TO materially ald IN uls-
closing facts IN regard TO the enemy wnich mere
., s,ra could only be ascertained from spies VINO
,naJe their way In and OF the lines or the
enemy. -, ..,orso,,. .,r, a
An authority on balloons said yesterday; ne
,,r, * that we began the practical use or balloons
| in military observations nearly twoscore years ago,
but our Government failed to appropriate money
for continuing the work. and while foreign nations
! have made progress we have stood sull. Inc eH-
nerimnnts have demonstrated the great value OF
cep,ive balloons for use In time or war, out the
actual use OF them TO any degree has not YET been
made II II Is shown by experiment IN Cuoa that
nm army with a balloon has great advantages over
ono without this adjunct. balloons VIII become as
suroiv needed as guns or any other material OF war
/ II dlrgible balloons can be satisfactorily CON
structed II will Dee possible 70 do great damage
With her, as troops and towns. fortihcations and
hr guns could be blown 10 pieces by powerful ex-
/ piosiyes dropped from a safe height. ana war
would become too dangerous TO be INDUCED IN ny
IA nation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
No MORE TROOPS GOING TO CAMP ALGER

Washington June 4.--In accordance with the pol
ley OF the War Department not to send any more
troops 10 Camp Alger. near Falls Church. until the
water supply is improved orders have been sent to
the sith Regiment OF Michigan Volunteers 10 remain
NJ the camp at Island Lake, Mich, for the pres
emit This regiment originally was ordered TO
Camp Ager. but had not left the State camp. Ad-
tutant-C General COrbin said this the only reg-
iin.nt he knew OF whose orders 10 Camp Alger had
As to the 81 Regiment Of Virginia Volunteers.
which was also ordered 10 the camp AZ Falls
fhurch General Corbin said to-day that he did not
know where II was. II the regiment has not left
its state camp tho chances are that IT Will he
nrJered 10 remain there until Its destination has
been determined The proba bilities are however.
That n will be ordered to Chickamauga
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
THE ASTOR BATTERY EQUIPMENT.

Tho equipment OF Hotchkiss guns arrived yester-
aay morning for the Aston Battery. With the guns
came plenty OF reyolvers. sabres and blankets
Tho uniforms that failed to give satisfaction and
were returned 20 the makers are expected TO be re-
placed by tomorrow night
81 have sent TO Washington. said Lieutenant
March Yesterday. "a tentative communication. say
ing that we would be ready 10 start next Wednes
day and we are hoping 70 go on that day. -
Soon after breakfast yesterday Lieutenant March
t,snected the battery at the barracks. AT No. 90
urdadway and afterward announced that all the
,,an would be allowed to spend Sunday at home
nn condition that every man should report at the
barracks tomorrow morning az ] O'Clock: April
adams for enlistment In tho battery continue to
he received
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
NOT LOOKING FOR SPANISH SPIES

William A. Pnkerton. who is IN charge Of the
p,nkerton Detective Agency In Chicago was in
the city yesterday. Mr.. Pinkertons arrival In the
city was preceded by report that he had come
r.s, ~ consult with the Government officials about
,.o,,,g and capturing Spanish spies When Mr.
pnkerion was seen about the report he denied II In
earnest terms. ., .
no said lis absolutely untrue. Ever since the war
we have done more or less work for the Govern
,nent In a thoroughly uneventful and routine way.
The Chief OF the United States Secret Service Is
Mr. Wilkie. thoroughly equipped. alert and able
of,cial This report makes II look as II the Gov
srnment had parsed over him to place work In our
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
NEW REGIMENTS FILLING UP.
,.rcI PHYSICAL STANDARD EsTAb-iShED
UNIFORMS AND AccorTnEMESTs TO
BE PROVIDED SOON


RE PROVIDED soon.
Tho new regiments OF the National duafu h'e
,,, el,,n0 m and the officers who are IN charge
..L rscruiting at the various arnor'es say that
49, hvsical standard Is higher than II was IN 'he
~ , p o,ganizations we believe said one or
80. oncers that our men VIII be used III the
-. ,s,once 10 Ill up the ten-company regiments
,,h nave zone TO the front and knowing now
-, men OF the old regiments were thrown ou'
-, ,h ,,edical officers. We propose 10 make our
's,ooi examinations 20 perfect that the man VINO
- occeoted be us will be satisfactory to the United
Sc authorities who Will make the second exam
naton. , ,,,,,,ar, Z,
,rhere Is n lack Of uniforms arms and equipments
,o- the nov men, and IL parade OF the present Na-
,toraI Guard In It's present condition wouid De u
,r,,,s spectac.e Some officers think thai there
nuiv' ois,'Ite necessity for the condition which
ns They say that II volunteers hau Dt.h
uu is, Tor regardless Of the National Guard me
az No mon would have enlisted AS have gone 10 mo
s 80, but the National Guard wcuiu nave re-
Ilottss..e Intact Each regiment would nave ost ~
Ind'ie' - cant of rs members. the ranks would
or " p per Allied up rapidly by other men. and the
IX,,onal Guard could he called upon ior duty al
->a,'o c,,aa and would respond with fun ranks.
an! - black has designated members or MS
a., ,,si, the comma ndinR officers or the new
ra,pzafions ard to consult WIN them OH una
Us,ninsrc 70 the uniforms. equipments etc, Tor
p" ea new men Colonel John r Doyle. IT, has been
dsta,led TO the First and Ffth prlgadss toonei
qqstaar w sachett 10 the Second Brigade. Captain
II'hories n Clemlnshaw 10 the Third ana Colonel
" C. Ham 10 the Fourth Brigade