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The record-union., 1898-12-15

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE
trial Of Mrs. Cordelia Botkin is be-
coming more interesting to that part OF
the public which takes an interest in
such proceedings. To-day was cold and
stormy, but the crowd which managed
TO pack itself into Judge Cooks court
room was as large, if not larger, than
ON any previous day, and the ponce hao
hard work preserving order.
Never has a murder trial of such i'm
port progressed so rapidly in san
Francisco courtroom. Witnesses are
subjected to but Slight cross -examina-
ton, as a rule, and the attorneys on
both sides rarely protest against the ad-
mission of evidence.
Thomas Price, the analytical chemist
of this city, who examined some of the
candies sent to Mrs. Dunning, was the
first witness called. Professor Price
stated that he received eight samples
of the candy from the Chief of Police
on September 10Th, and that his analy-
sis showed an aggregate amount OF
eighteen grains of arsenic in the candy
submitted to him. He described the
different forms Of arsenic for the bene-
fit Of the jury, and was then excused.
Dr.. Wolf the chemist from Dover,
Del, was recalled, and was asked if
he had ever heard of arsenic being used
for bleaching straw hats. He replied in
the negative This question was asked
for the reason that Mrs. BOtkin admit
ted shortly after her arrest that she had
purchased some arsenic for the purpose
mentioned.
Frank Gray, a pharmacist, furnished
important information regarding the
purchase of the arsenic by Mrs. BOtkin-
He said that on the 1st of June Mrs.
BOtl1in, whom he knew slightly. called
upon him for some arsenic, and vol
unteered that she wished it for the
purpose of bleaching straw hats. Gray
recommended several other bleaches,
but Mrs. Botkin said she was familiar
with arsenic and preferred it. Gray
made the entry on the poison book
of the store, indicating the use to which
It was to be subjected. He entered
the name on the book as Mrs. BOtkin. )"
David Green, a pharmacist employed
in another store, failed to positively
identify Mrs. Botkin as the woman who
purchased some arsenic from him,
though she was short and stocky."
This description fits Mrs. Botkin, but
only to d limited extent.
Miss Sylvia Heney, saleswoman
for George Haas & Sons, candy manu-
facturers and retailers, was the most
important witness this afternoon. She
identified some of the candy sent to
Mrs. Dunning as being from the stock
of her employers. She identified the
box, and said that she did not quite
fill it, at the request of the purchaser,
who said that she wished to put some
thing else in the box. Hiss Heney iden-
titled a seal used by the firm, and said
the purchaser seemed extremely ner-
vous during the whole transaction.
Miss Heney's identification was not
positive, but she qualified it by saying
that she believed that Mrs. Botkin was
the person to whom she sold the candy.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Prisoners Held by Filipinos.

MADRID, Dec. 14.-There is great
irritation here at the continued refusal
of the Filipinos to release the Spa nisn
prisoners, who are said to exceed 10
GOO in number. The insurgents are
demanding that the Spanish pay a
ransom for these prisoners of the sum
of S2o,OO0,o0O which she is to receive
according to the peace treaty.
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BLISS SUCCESSOR.
Ex-Governor Merriam Of Mime
sofa May Be Chosen.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-It is stat
ed tonight that Ex-Governor Merriam
of Minnesota, who has been in Wash
ington for some days, is under serious
consideration for the post of Secretary
of the Interior when Secretary Bliss
retires from that office.
Ex-Governor Merriam called at the
White House several days ago with
Senator Knute Nelson, and had a con-
ference with President Mckinley, and
just before the departure Of the Pres
idential party southwark. and was
later closeted with Secretary Bliss
Governor Merriam is a warm personal
and political friend Of the President,
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Raisin Growers Association.

FRESNO, Dec. 14-M. Theo kear-
ney sent a letter to-day to the Raisin
Growers Association sincerely thank
ing the directors for the expression OF
confidence in him and appreciation OF
his course as President Of the asso-
citation, also acknowledging the very
great compliment given in the refusal
to accept the resignation, and respect
fully asking to withdraw it. The board
passed the resolution unanimously
granting the request, and at once rein
stating him as President and Director
of the association.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Pigeon Shoot at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. 14.-In the first
shooting event to-day at Watson's
Park, seven live birds, the maximum
score was made by Tanning, Gilbert,
Mckay, Heikes, Miner. Bingham, FL
lott and McMurchy. There were forty
five entries in the second event, ten
live birds, the following killing
straight: Tanning, McMurchy, Dieter.
Porter, Kleinman and Willard. Fifteen
live birds were shot at in the last
event and out of forty-five entries
only Elliott, Barto, McMurchy, Klein
man and Won Longarke killed all their
birds.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
To Reduce Salaries.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1.-THE Los
Angeles County legislative delegation
has concluded it's Investigations con-
cerning the proposed reductions OF the
salaries of county officials and their
deputies. A schedule was agreed upon
to-day which is to form the basis Of
bill to be presented at the coming ses-
sion of the Legislature. 1t involves
many material reductions, and should
it become law the saving to the coun-
ty would probably aggregate from SlS,-
600 to 10000 per annum.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Swallowed Rat Poison.

OAKLAND, Dec. IA woman was
found dead tonight in a lodging house
at 129 San Pablo avenue. She had
swallowed rat poison, a half empty
box of which was lying upon the he'd
on which the body rested. She was
about 50 years old, and neatly dressed
in black The remains await identifi-
cation
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Shipments Of Holiday Fruit.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14.-The ship
ments of holiday fruit up to the night
of December 18th from Southern Cal
fornia amounted to 95S cars. 1t is ex-
pected by those best informed that there
will still be shipped before the holidays
about 200 cars, and the total shipments
Of the orange crop of this year for the
holidays is estimated at about loUO
cars This is a reduction of GU cars
from the shipments of last year
The record-union., 1898-12-15
A Gambler Shot and Killed.

BUTTE (Mont), Dec 14.-At an early
hour this morning Jake Barnett,
gambler, was shot and almost instantly
killed by Nettie Wilson, woman of the
town, in her bagnio on Mercury stree.
They had quarreled and the woman
claims the killing occurred during
struggle for the possession of the pistol.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Another Victim of Walker Disaster

STOCKTON, Dec. 14.-Death has
claimed another victim of the T. {.
Walker steamboat disaster. George B.
Smith. who was among those who were
severely injured by the explosion of that
boats steam drum on November 18th,
died at the County Hospital this morn
ing at o'clock. He was native OF
Massachusetts, aged - years.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Two Children Burned to Death.

MIDDLETOWN (Oo, Dec. 1.-THE
dwelling house occupied by the family
of Lieutenant Charles Hooper was
completely destroyed by fire this morn
ing, and two children, Charlie and Ell
mer, aged 6 and Z, were burned to
death.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Whittier Reform School.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE
biennial report Of the Board of Trus-
tees and Superintendent of the Whit
tier Reform School has been submitted
to Governor Budd. According to the
documents. the school has advanced in
its aims and purposes, and the cost Of
maintaining the institution has decreas-
ed. An appropriation of $343 697 is de-
The record-union., 1898-12-15
The Class in Ciyics.

Now, Tommie,' said the teacher in
civics. what are the duties of a Po-
lice Commissioner"
Why" said Tommie, who has studied
politics under a Tammany administra-
ton, "a Police Commissioners chief
duty is to collect commissions from the
police. -Harper's Bazar.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Treasure From Australia.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE
steamer Alameda from Australia
brought treasure amounting to S3,-
10000. There were 120 boxes of Eng
lish sovereigns, 5000 sovereigns in a
box, and twenty-four boxes filled with
bullion. The money is to settle in part
the balance of trade between this coun-
try and England.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
The Big
Toy
Department.

Many tell us there are more
toys to be seen in our big toy
basement than in all other Sac
ramento stores. Our prepara-
ton was greater, and our as
sortment most varied. One thing
we do know, that they are the
kind Of toys that please and
meet the popular demand, and
that our prices are as right as
the toys, for all day long this
department is a center of at
traction, thrcnged with busy
buyers and happy faces, and sat
isfaction reigns supreme. Do not
put off buying or choosing your
toys until broken lines and dis
appointment awaits you. Buy
now.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Christmas
Stationery.

Just opened the handsomest
line of unique and artistica1ly
boxed Christmas stationery ever
shown. The stock is all high
grade, and the neat enameled,
pictured and ribbon bedecked
boxes are taking to the eye at a
glance. The prices are as pleas
ing as the stationery, being un-
usually low ON such quality
goods; elegant for gift packages.
Priced from 25c to $3.50 per
box.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
The Sixth Regiment.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE
Sixth Regiment of California Volun-
teers, located at Fort Point, will be
mustered out of the Federal service to-
morrow. The Sixth was the first Cali
fornia regiment to be mustered into
Uncle Sans service, and will be the
first to be mustered out
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Hon. Niles Searls Improved.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14.-Hon.
Niles Searls, ex-Chief Justice of the
State Supreme Court, and present Su-
preme Court Commissioner, who has
been so seriously i'll that his life was
despaired of, is now reported to be out
of danger
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Canned Fruit for Montana.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec IA train
of foruteen cars laden with California
canned fruits, jams and jellies left Oak
land to-day for Montana. This is the
first shipment of the kind, and should
it be received with favor a new market
will be opened for California products.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
"How is Reuben doing at college Z,

How is Reuben doing at college, I'm
Gle SIP asked a neighbor
Splendid" replied Uncle ST. Hes
been studyin' Scotch, and they do say
he beats ALL
"Scotch?'
Yes. They call it by the name of
Golf down to college. He addressed a
Ball the other day at Golf, an as far as
I can see none o. the other dancers was
in it."-Harper's Bazar.
The record-union., 1898-12-15

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14.-Police-
man Cassius Bleackman and F. H.
Rood, saloonkeeper. were arrested to-
day and charged with grand larceny
They are accused of stealing $3.50 from
Cornelius Cronin, a Nevada rancher,
who had applied to the officer for as
SlStance
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Kate Lyon and Mrs. Mills Go Free.

LONDON, Dec. 14-At the Old Bal
ley to-day. the treasury officials de-
clned to prosecute Kate Lyon and Mrs.
Mills for alleged unlawful conduct in
connection with the death of Harold
Frederic, the American newspaper cor
respondent. and the defendants were
discharged from custody.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Superintendent Kinks Deputies.

FRESNO, Dec. 14.-State School Su-
perintendent- elect T. ]. Kirk will ap-
point Joseph Woods, ex-County Super
intendent Of Monterey, as his Chlef
Deputy, and Mrs. T. j. Kirk as one OF
the four deputies in the office. M. p
Stone and E. NJ. Atkinson, now in the
Sacramento office, will be retained for
a while.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
q TACTICAL
RESENT
r URCHASERS
will do well to call here before
purchasing. A few articles
given below show what we
can do:

Solid gold spectacles, $500 to $1,000.
Solid gold eye glasses, $500 to $1,000
Fine French pearl opera glasses, no
handle, $500 to $500.
Fine French pearl opera glasses, no
handle, genuine Lemaire, 5000 to S14OO
Fine French pearl opera glasses with
handle, $500 to $1,000.
Fine French pearl opera glasses, with
handle, genuine Lemaire, $500 to 5000
Opera glass holders, finest make in sil~
yer and gold plate. $225 to $500.
Opera glass holders, finest make, in gen.
uine pearl, So to $500.
Opera glass bags, in silk plush, chas
mois, and knitted silk, 75c to $500
Latest style gold filled eye glass chains,
75c to 81.
Latest style solid gold eye glass chains,
s25e to $500.
Lorgnettes in celuloid, from 81. so to $4 90.
Lorgnettes in sterling silver and genu-
Inc shell, $3.50 to $1,000
Field glasses, Lavieu Groviere make,
$500 to $12 90.
Field glasses, genuine Lemaire make,
$1,000 to $4,000.
Thermometers, for decorating, 25c to 81.
Thermometers, fancy, for mantels or to
hang, soc to $500.
Lenses in the above gold spectacles and
eye glasses are of our own manufacture
and are of the very finest quality. When
glasses are purchased here for presents
the testing and fitting is done after Xmas
fire. nj charOa
The record-union., 1898-12-15
New York Volunteers.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE
steamer Alameda, which arrived from
the Antipodes and Honolulu to-day.
brought the second detachment of the
New York Regiment, which is en- route
to New York State for mastering out.
There were 31o soldiers in the Ala
medals steerage, and about a dozen off,
GERS in the cabin. The detachment
consisted of Companies c, E, F and O..
The last of the New Workers will ar
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Rosser Murder Trial,

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE
trial of the Rosser murder case was re-
sumed in Judge Wallace's court to-
day. Evidence adduced at the first
trial was given in behalf of the prosecu-
ton. The case will go to the jury to-
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Brandes' Preliminary Examination

OAKLAND, Dec. 14.-The prelimina-
ry examination of w. A. Brandes ac-
cused of beating his 13-year-old daugh-
ter to death was resumed before JUS
tice Gift this afternoon. The autopsy
physicians declared that the girl did
not die from strangulation, but that
she died from wound on the head.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Chinese Art
Calendars,
6OC and 9OC
Each.

Unique indeed, and SAVIOR high
~ OF the Oriental. The founda-
ton Of sheepskin in bright
Chinese colors, and the 12
months OF the year on gilt OF
silver fre-cracker parchment
paper, decorated around with
Chinese bisque heads, chop
sticks and Chinese brass coins,
strung on ribbons; something
new and novel for Christmas
gifts.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Colonel Bryan at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Hon. VIM.
j. Bryan arrived here to-day from Sa
vannah, Ga. He will remain here for
several days before proceeding to his
home in Nebraska
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Frank Moran Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14.-Frank
Moran, one Of the most widely known
minstrels in this country, died .his af-
ternoon at the German Hospital. aged
7S years.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Snow in Texas.

SAN ANTONIO fTex), Dec. 14.-The
heaviest fall Of snow in twenty years
visited this vicinity early to-day. At
noon the snow had abated and a gen.
eral thaw had set in.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
The Badger Ordered to the Pacific.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14-Orders
were sent from the Navy Department
to-day to the commander of the Badg-
er, at League Island, to proceed with
that vessel to San Francisco in place
Of her sister ship, the Yankee, original
ly selected for this service. The Badg-
er is to make the passage by the Straits
of Magellan, and will be attached to
the Pacific squadron when she reaches
her destination s. al
The record-union., 1898-12-15

rive here in a day or so on the trans
port steamer Scandia, which left Hon
olulu on the 10th. The companies
which will come on the Scandia are K,
NJ and H.
The record-union., 1898-12-15

and, moreover, is well located in geo.
graphical sense
Senator Davis has opposed his selec-
ton for important positions in this
administration, but it is thought the
Senator may withdraw this opposition.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
ANTONIO T. TERRY DEAD.
Sybil Sanderson's Husband Passes
Away at Paris.

PARIS, Dec. 14.-Antonio F. Terry
formerly of New York, died here to-
day of liver complaint. He was twice
married, his second wife being Sybil
Sanderson. the opera singer.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
kDVICES FROM
THE ORIENT.
Reports of a Secret Treaty Between
Russia and China
Declared by the Press at Ronskong 10 Be
Perfectly True.

Asserted That According to tho
Agreement the Cars Army and
Navy is to Assist the Chinese
Government for Defense in Case
of Emergency Until Reorganiza-
ton of the Latter's Army and
Navy is Completed.
The record-union., 1898-12-15

To-day place sale big lot of ladies' linen hand
embroidered initial hemtched handkerch with the popular
he They sheer fine dainty linen bits before
shown counter Christmas time and pretty handkerchie
tor gifts always associate themselves socially together
such value these at such price, very unusual dozen
OF these w cost little and will be highly priced by the lady r
lent All initials among them while they 1ast-BUT HOW
LONG THEY'LL LAST WE CAN'T TELL YOU.
The record-union., 1898-12-15

Why does girl with a dimple in her
cheek always learn to work it at an
early age?
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Christmas
Cards,
25C and SOC
Box.

These boxes contain from 10
to SO handsome Christmas cards,
some plain ename1ed, some per-
forated, and all OF them have
beautiful and highly co1ored
pictures, landscape and various
scenes from nature, combined
with floral effects and bearing
appropriate lines Of sentiment
rendered to those distant friends
whose hearts will be gladdened
by even SO slight a token Of re-
membrance.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
The TRIAL OF
MRS. BOTKIN.
Case Progressing Rapidly Before
Judge Cook.
Witnesses Are Subjected to Bat Slight
Cross Examination.

The Box Which Contained the
Candy Sent to Mrs. Dunning
Identified as One Having Been
Purchased at a San Francisco
Candy Store-A Pharmacist Also
Testifies to Having Sold Arsenic
to Mrs. Rotkin.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Policeman Charged With Larceny

sired for the fiftieth and fifty-first fiscal
years.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-05
KLONDIKE NOTES
Boss Packer Mcfarland Has Arrived
at Portland

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 4.-United
States Pack Master James Mcfarland,
with twenty one pack mules arrived to-
day from Fort Washable, Wyo., and
left Immediately for Vancouver bar
racks, where preparations will be made
to proceed to Alaska for the purpose of
assisting in taking relief to the Yukon
miners. One hundred and two pack
mules have been shipped to Vancouver
by the government to be used - this
expedition and as soon as the contract
for the supplies is let, the pack animals
will be shipped to Skaguay.
Capt. B. Eldrige, Second Lieutenant
E. w. Clark and fifty enlisted men of
the Fourteenth infantry have been de-
tailed for duty in Alaska by General
Marriam department commander. First
Lieutenant F. M. Kemp, Assistant Sur
geon, with one hospital steward and
private from the hospital corps, are also
detailed for duty with the detachment
VICTORIA, B. c., Jan. 4.-The United
States gunboat Wheeling arrived here
today on her way to Alaska.
The secretary of the board of trade is
in receipt of the following message from
Minister of the Interior Sifton at OF
tawa: IT have just returned from
Washington where have completed ar
engagements insuring the passage oil
Canadian goods by way of Dyea and
Skaguay supports without charge for
inspection"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-05

commission paper on the estaplasn-
ment OF branch banks on q large SCALE
r. regard this plan a. tar more import
ant, as well az more Practicable say.
Nr. Sherman, ethan any other remedy
which has been proposed for the eettle-
ment Of the currency question:.
Mr.. Shearman insists that nature nav
driven conditions forward to point az
which the whole country is actually on
a banking basis, instead OF . money
basis, for exchange. "Those sections OF
the country which have the fewest gooo
banks are just as much upon banking
basis as the rest of the country ne
said. "The tremendous increase OF ex-
change. which has gone on with advance
ing civilization has reached proportions
which make It hopeless to expect mat
such exchanges can ever be carried on
by the actual use Of money, however
that term may be defined. And whetner
money consists only Of gold and silver
or includes also bank and government
notes representing gold and silvcrs
makes practically no difference.
Large central banks ought to be all
lowed to establish branches In every
part of the country" continues Mr..
Sherman. These branches could be
conducted with great economy, and
therefore could furnish the means Of
exchange at but slight Advance over
the cost OF exchange In the cities.''
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-05
CHICAGO COLLEGE
To Establish a Chair Of Practical
Politics

CHICAGO, Jan. 4. - Several imports
ant announcements were made by Pres-
ident Harper at the twenty-first convo-
cation of the University Of Chicago at
the Auditorium last night. One was
of the gift Of 5000 900 by John D. Rookie
Teller, to enable the university to swell
its income for the year beginning July
/, 1898, to $729,0o0, the sum needed to
carry out it's work as planned.
Another important announcement was
that a college Of commerce and poll
tics would be inaugurated under the
auspices of the university, to teach
practical business and politics, to in-
clude departments Of railways, trans
portation, banking, finance, insurance,
manufacturing. diplomatic service and
journalism.
The affiliation of Rush Medical Col-
lege, one of the pioneer medical institu-
lions of the West, with the university
was also announced, the conditions be-
ing that the Trustees should not include
members of the faculty, but should be
business men having no financial inter-
est in the income of the college; that
the debt Of $4,000 should be paid, and
that the qualifications for admittance
should be gradually advanced until In
1902 they should include freshman and
sophomore term in a standard uni-
versity.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-05
BRYAN AT HOME
FIRE IN A MINE
Several Miners Overcome and Two Are
Suffocated

9Ct 0I al HAAAACA . ~ NSASSAAAS esA1N = w ~ 49, y
Suffocated
BUTTE, Mont, Jan. 4.-Fire on the
700-foot level Of the Never Sweat mine
Of the Anaconda company today re-
suited in the death by suffocation of
Michael Flaherty and John F. Sullivan,
pipemen in the Anaconda proper, and the
narrow escape of three others employed
in the Never Sweat. The stories told of
the occurrence are somewhat conflicting,
due in part to the fact that two of the
men who were fortunate enough to es-
cape were overcome by smoke and have
no distinct recollection of what took
place, while the other man who was
saved was not near enough to the scene
when the victims were overcome to
know much about 1t.
According to reports of the origin of
the fire, it was the outcome of some fire
that ragged in the st. Lawrence mine
many years ago, and which is said to
have been smouldering ever since. This,
however, the officers of the company
deny. They claim that the fire was
started by some ones carelessly leaving
a candle sticking in the timbers where
the fire broke out.
Flaherty and Sullivan are suppose to
have smelled the smoke and gas while
in the Anaconda workings, which con-
meet with those of the Never Sweat, and
to have gone to investigate the cause.
They were evidently driven back and
were overcome while trying to escape.
Flaherty fell $50 feet from the scene of
the fire and Sullivan 400 feet from it.
Two other men, who were working in a
crosscut on the same level, were over
come, but were rescued in time, after
the alarm was given, by Shift Boss ]. d.
Sullivan.