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The record-union., 1898-07-01
ONE VAST SHEET OF FLAME.
FIRE DRIVEN BEFORE A HUR-
RICANE.
Foothills Swept From Rocklin to
the Cosumnes River-An I'm
mense Loss.

Word came to the Record Union"
Office last night from Folsom Prison
that fierce and destructive fire swept
over the foothdll section yesterday,
leaving in it's wake little except the
smoldering ruins of farm houses, barns,
fences. etc. Grain and hay fields and
pastures were swept bare Of every
thing.
The fire is said to have started up
near Rocklin, Placer County, some time
in the forenoon. 1t swept DOWN the
rolling hills east of Orangevale, the
| flames driven before the northern gale
that blew more than fifty miles an
hour, and reached the American River
just above the Folsom Prison
The air was filled with clouds of
sparks, and the river offered no OBJ
stacle to the sea Of fame that was car
ried ON with such terrific force by the
gale.
Crossing the river between the prison
and the Mormon Island bridge, the
dry grass, heavy brush and trees on the
south side were soon ablaze. The
guards at the Folsom Prison were sent
out to try and save the wooden out
buildings, guard houses, etc., and from
O'Clock in the afternoon until near
sundown they worked like Trojans, and
the buildings were saved.
Over the hills and fields to the south
ri hn f,>o ha
gale, and in a few hours it had swept
the country clear to the Costumes
River.
How much farther southwark it
burned could not be ascertained, nor
could it be learned how far eastward
the burned district extends. Strange to
say no word was brought to the city by
| the Placerville train that arrived late
in the afternoon, for if the report re-
cedved last might be correct the fire
must have reached the section trav-
ersed by the railroad some time in the
afternoon.
The Record -Union's' informant
stated that few houses or other build
ings in the path of the hurricane Of
flame escaped. Fences, grain fields,
hay fields cordwood, ETC., were destroy
ed, and even the loss of livestock will
be great
So far as could be ascertained no lives
We're lost, but as the section burned
over is very large it is possible there
may have been fatalities. Many per-
sons were, however, more or less in
jured while fighting the fire. ,
Among the nearby residents north Of
the American River who are known to
have lost nearly everything are the
Stevens and Watt families and Mrs.
Schone at Mormon Island.
The sight is said to have been al
most terrifying. The hurricane blew
nearly hundred miles an hour through
the canyons, and the air was one mass
Of smoke and flame. No such fire had
visited that section in the memory Of
the oldest inhabitant.
Even the birds were unable to es-
cape in front of the fiery onslaught,
and thousands of them perished.
The record-union., 1898-07-01
NEW COMPANIES.
Corporations Just Formed by Citi-
zens of Sacramento.

Articles of incorporation of the Elec-
tro-Magnetic Weighing Scale Com
pany have been filed in the County
Clerks Office. The purpose of the
company is to manufacture, buy and
sell automatic electromagnetic weigh
ing scales, etc. The principal place of
business is Sacramento, and the di-
rectors are Fl. G. Smith, w. p. Owens,
F. B. Smith, F. F. Smith and Edward
Hanak. The capital stock is 81 100000
and the number of shares 10000 of the
par value of $50 each.
The Smith Fire-Door Company has
also fled articles of Incorporation. The
directors, place of business, capital
stock, ETC., are the same as above.
The record-union., 1898-07-01
THE RECORD UNION, sACRANFNTo FRIDAY. JULY T.

ON the bleachers will Josh" him, and
desires to make his excuses beforehand.
"Bill" Henderson,, who will send de-
ceptive curves over the plate for the
natives, was troubled with q sore arm
last week, but persistent rubbing by
members of his numerous friends has
finally restored tis wing to its normal
condition.
The diamond will be marked off in the
national colors, and Willie Mullenney,
costumed for the occasion, will make
the best left foul flag" ever placed on
ball field. The lineup will be as fol-
lows:
Natives ElkS
The record-union., 1898-07-01
The Horribles' Parade.

The Executive Committee Of 'the
Horribles" met last evening and COM
pleted arrangements for their parade
on the Fourth. On motion Of Harry
Holmes, seconded by Isador Alexander,
it was resolved that the hour Of the
parade be changed from to 4:3O p. m
Thus conflict of hours on the Fourth
is avoided and properly
The record-union., 1898-07-01
Red Cross Badges.

A special installment Of badges has
been received for distribution at the
Old Glory Carnival this afternoon and
evening to those who may be at Oak
Park and can present their receipts or
cards. These receipts or cards must
be surrendered on receipt of badges,
and the badges will be delivered only
at Oak Park to-day. Notice OF further
delivery of badges will be given as
soon as the balance of those ordered are
received
The record-union., 1898-07-01
Death OF John w. Shepherd.

On Wednesday afternoon occurred the
death of John W. Shepherd, after an
Illness of several weeks. Deceased was
brother of Mrs. c. n. Post, George
and Eunice Sherpherd. He was 36
years of age and a native of California.
He was well known in this city, and
had many friends.
The remains may be viewed at the
residence of c. N. Post, 1929 I street,
to-day, from 10 to / p. m. The funeral
will be private
The record-union., 1898-07-01
Seats in the Pavilion.

In order that the committee having
charge of seating in the Pavilion those
who participate in the parade on the
Fourth, it will be necessary to know
how many to provide for, and where to
assign the several bodies.
All organizations. therefore, that will
appear in line should notify Judge E. c..
Hart to-day.
The record-union., 1898-07-01
All Harmonious Now.

Charles Roberts will not beat Thom-
as Bohan to death" when next he meets
him, and Bohan is no longer afraid
that Roberts will make the attempt.
With this mutual understanding,
Justice Davis yesterday dismissed the
charge against Roberts Of threats
against life.
The record-union., 1898-07-01
Changes at the Capitol.

There haxe been some changes made
at the State Capitol Fred W. Rohrer
has resigned his position in Controller
Colgans Office, and Charles A. Root
will succeed him. Warren f. Drew
succeeds E. Uren as Engineer
The record-union., 1898-07-01
John w. Hurlbut,. Estate.

H. H. Johnston, d. Higgins and
Philip Cooke, appraisers of the estate
of John w. Hurlbut, deceased, have
by attorney Laura M. Tilden, filed theil
inventory and appraisement. The es.
tate is valued at S45O.
The record-union., 1898-07-01
KILLED By CARS.
Body Of an Unknown Man Found
in Yolo County.

The dead body of an unknown man
was found over in Yolo yesterday. 1t
was that of a young man about 70
years of age, dressed neatly in gray
suit.
The body was lying on the railroad
track a few miles west Of Washington.
The man may have fallen from a
brakebeam, or perhaps was blown
from the platform of car by the fierce
north gale
The record-union., 1898-07-01
Stole a Purse.

A purse containing about $40 was
stolen from Mrs. M. McGrath's cigar
and notion store at PIG ] street a few
days since. There is no clew to the
thief
The record-union., 1898-07-01
Made No Defense.

Justice Davis yesterday held Antonio
Remedas to answer for criminally as
saulting little girl. The prisoner
made no defense. and his bail was fixed
at $4,000
The record-union., 1898-07-01
Miss Danforth Graduates.

Stella Danforth, whose name did not
appear in the list of High School grad
yates published yesterday, has passed
creditable special examination and
her name is now regularly enrolled as
one of the graduates for 1898.
The record-union., 1898-07-01

MRS. WINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by mill
ions Of mothers for their children while
teething with perfect success. It soothes
cures wind collie. regulates the bowels, and
Is the best remedy for diarrhea. whether
arising from teething or other causes. For
sale by druggists In every part OF the
world. Be sure and ask for Mrs Wins
lows Soothing Syrup. Twenty-fve cents
q bottle. MWF
The record-union., 1898-07-01
Must be Stamped.

On and after to-day each power Of
attorney filed in the State Controllers
office will have to bear a 25-cent stamp.
The record-union., 1898-07-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BAKER & HAMILTON, wholesale hard
ware, bicycles, carts, buggies, carriages,
phaetons, Balm farm and header wagons.
Send for catalogue.
The record-union., 1898-07-01

Coronado water Stockton sarsapa-
rilla and iron, champagne cider. ginger
ale, orange cider. j. McMorry, agent.
Try McMorry's 45c tea. 531 M.
The record-union., 1898-07-01
WATEFHoUsE & LESTER.

(Incorpofted.)
WAGON AND CARRIAGE NATE
rials Hardware, Lumber. Iron. Steel and
coal, Horseshoers and Blacksmiths' Sup
plie6. TO- IA. ia 715 ] street.. Sacramento.
The record-union., 1898-07-01

For making shaved ice for cool
drinks nothing equals the Gem Ice
Shaver" Price, 90 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
BURNED AT the STAKE.
Swift But Horrible Revenge on Two Seminole
Indians for Murder.

Wichita, Kan. Jan. 9-News has
reached here from Earboro. .. r., of the
burning at the stake Saturday. of two
Indians of the Seminole nation, near
Maud. ]. r., for the murder Of a white
woman named Leard.
The story of the murder was brought
to the town Of Maud by the S-year-old
son of tn" murdered woman, and !; party
of men went at once to. the I.eard cabin
whore they found the body of the woman
in the doorway.
The deed had been committed. The boy
said. by an indian who tried to steal 1,
saddle and had been driven away by his
moth with Il rifle. The Indian returned
with Il companion. late III the evening
ana the woman attempted to shoot at
them. but the gun missed fire. whercupon
one of the Indians wrenchcd it from her
and dealt her a blow on the head. crush
ing her skull. Mrs. Ieard' $ husband was
absent ut the time of the murder
A posse went in search Of the muir
dercrs and caught two Indians, who were
identified by the boy. They aftcrward
confessed. The neShbors of the dead
woman Immediately tied them to stakes.
saturated their clothing with coal oil.
and set them on fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
FOR ENLIGHTENMENT.
VIM. Wyman Arrested Near
the Forks on that Charge.
Private Meeting Of the Unsecured
Creditors Of Moosehead Pulp Co.
Independent Ice Co.'S. Stable and Boarding
Houses in Piitston Burned.

SEoWhcGan, Jan. 3 (SpcciaD Viii
Liam WNman formerly with Fletcher
x CO.. Wholesale groccrs of Portland,
VAS arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Charles Ham of Bingham, about 6
miles above the Forks. Friday night.
Wyman is charged 10y his former en-
ploycrs with embezzlement | appears
that about six weeks ago, the firm II
Fletcher & Co thought they had sutli-
cient evidence of embcZZlement against
WNman to warrant his discharge. and
so they told him they had no more for
him to do. at that time.
Wyman dsclamed any knowledge of
the crime alleged and was allowed IL
go about the city. and where ever he
chose. but always under the eye of an
officer. Thursday, he made a break fol
liberty and succeeded in reaching the
northern limits Of Somerset county be-
fore he was apprehonded. II is claimed
by the firm that WYman is about $40;
short in mis- accounts
Deputy Sheriff Ham took his prisone,
To Bingham. Friday night, where they
remained over night. coming to this
! place. Saturday noon. In the after
| noon. Wymar was aIaignel before
| Trial Justice y. w Braimard upon tn,
| charge Of cmheZZlemcnt County Al
| tolney c. @. Small appeared fog tte
State. Il. w. Cover for Fletcher < Cu.
ana Forest GondWin for the RESPOND
emit Wyman Was held in $500 hond>
! fnr. his appAal,9pce nj the March term
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
TRADING STAMPS At wArERWiLE.
The Dry Goods Merchants Will Have None in
Theirs, Thank You.

Watcrvillc, Me- Jan 9,-(SpcciaD.--
"Will you have Il trading stamp in
yours?" was asked Of the dry goods mcr-
chants of this city, Friday evening. The
reply is said to have been an emphatic
but polite mo, thank YOU" More plain
ly, the dry goods merchants of this city
got together at the store of David Gal
lcrt, one of thu, oldest business men on
Main street, and the question under dis
cussion was that OF the adoption or the
rejection of the trading stamp scheme
The merchants Of this city have always
been considered men of good judgment,
and they do not think they have made !;
mistake this time. They oppose the
scheme just for the sanin reason they op-
pose the house-to-h housed u cndor of goods
that are ON sale in the stores. II has
been the motto of Watcrvillc merchants
to Live ana let live
At this meeting several other matters
of Importance 10 the merchants were
talked over. one. the exchange of goods
1t was decided that hereafter merchants
shall charge each other 10 per cent. profit
on all goods asked fer by one another
and that there shall also hereafter be 10
discount to particular customers The
idea seems To have got hold Of the MGR
chants that they have been having to.
many personal friends and particular
customers to whom they have been civ.
ing slight but apprcciable discounts on
trade. This rule however will not be
made to apply to the dressmaking trade
where It drossmakcr buys her stock Oi
some particular merchant. the merchant
roscrVing the right to give the dress
maker the advantage of cost prices ~
figures near that OF the original cost Oh
wholesale pric" OF the goods. The firms
making this compact are Sopor x Co.
David Gallcrt, Wardwell brothers. H. l..
Emery aud IL. {. Fuller
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Jan. "a trough of low
pressure extends from Texas to thu
Lake regions. Rain has fallen in this
trough
\ high area has moved southeast =
ward To Manitoba Minnesota and Que
ID Appclle reporting pressure OF 10 A.
inches and temperature II degrees
below zero and Winnipeg II degrc IS
below zero. This has cause sharp
fan in temperature Of 20 degrees To 81
degrees to the north of North Dakota
and the cold wave will extend, Monday
night through Wisconsin, Illinois
Iowa and Missouri.
The temperature has fallen in New
England, the middle Atlantic states
the Red River of the North valley, the
middle slope and the northern Plateau
region. 1T has risen in the Mississippi
valley and has remained stationary
elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
REV. DR.. JOHN HALL RESIGNS
As Pastor Of the Filth Avenue Presbyterian
Church OF New York

New York. IAN. 4.--Rev. Dr. Johu Hall.
announced t. his congregation. this
morning. his resignation as pastor Of the
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church Many
OF his old parishoncrs heard il with deep
emotion and when the services We're con-
Guided not a few members Of This rich
congregation forgot the restraints Of
formaIity and clustered around their pas
tor of three decades. In his letter of
resignation Dr. iall says:
Having served the church for IS years
and as pastor OF the FIFTH Avenue Presby-
terrain church for 81 years. after prayer
ful and long consideration. | have decided
to resign this pastoral" 50 as TO allow the
brethren Of the session to choose q sue
cessor uf requisite energy
Ir. Hin then read a communication
from The brethren Of the session stating
that "a meeting would he held at tn
church. Jan. II, Ia take action upon The
request az the pastor for a dissolution Of
tine official relation between the Fifth
Avenue Presbyterian church ana him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
IN The HOUSE.
Civil Service Eulogies Of Late Seth l. Y ilIi-
ken Set for Ian. is.

Washington. Jan. 9-The House Of Rep
resentatiVvS. Saturday. debated the civil
service law until o'clock. the remainder
If the session. under special order. be-
ing then devoted TO euogizing the mem
Dry OF the late Representative Wright OF
Massachusetts.
Before the debate began. on motion OF
Burleigh. Rep. Me. saturday Jan, y,
was set aside for paying tribute To the
memory of the late Representative Milf
ken Of Maine.
Corlss. Rep. Mich. the first SPEAKER
on civil service favored radical mgdifi-
cations Of the law He thought that con-
stitutionalIy the heads Of DEPARTMENTS
were clothed with the power OF appoint
ing their own subordinates. 10 that ex-
tent he thought. if tested, the Law would
be unconstitutional. He believed the right
Of removal should be restored and the
tenure Of office limited.
Hepburn Rep. Iowa. spoke for an hour
against what he termed the popular i'm
preston of the so-called merit system.
I'm some things the old system al it's
Continued on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
SHOT BY SUSPECTED ROBRER.
Waterman Frank 8cckwith Murdered al Mid
dIetown. N. T.. Saturday Night

Middletown. n. Y. Jan. 9,-Frank Beck
With, Il Waterman in the employ of the
Ontario X Western Railroad, while in the
perform ncc Of his duties. last night
about o'clock, noticed Il man acting sus-
pici"u@ly in the freight yard near Tho
station. He ram up behind the man and
graspod him about the arms. but The man
broke loose and Immediately drawing a
revolver, shot Bcckwith twice through
the lungs.
The murderer was Edward Simpson. Il
former inmate of the Emira rcformatory
but now out on parole. He had no sooner
committed the act then he became pen-
tent and told the whole story to the per
sons who came M to him at the sound Of
the revolver. Simpson helped to carry
the wounded man To his home.
I;cckwith died. this morning. He was
formerly an engineer on the road. but be-
cauS" of injury. was retired and was a
Waterman. His wife and Il child survive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
ANGLERS
- R0LEUM
EMUL SION WIN

cures coughs of all kinds. The oil
soothes and heals, nourishes and in
visorates. The hypophosphites give
power to the nerves. This Emulsion
removes the Cause OF vour cough and
also corrects any damage done. 1t is
pleasant to take and easily a>silrilated
NV the most delicate stomach. Hence
its superiority over cod liver oil.
Sold nv all druggists. soc and 500
Angler Chemical Co. Allston District, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
PROBABLY SET BY A TRAMP.
Barn Burned al Bangor and IA Valuable Cows
Suffocated $500.

Bangor Me. Jan. AT o'clock sun
lay morning. barn owned by Horace y.
Stone in Buck street. close Ia Maple
wood park and the Auditorium building.
was burned. and in the smoke II valu-
able COWS We're Suffocatcd. Loss. $lio0;
FUZZY insured.
Just after the flames burst out :,
Woman living near by saw - man running
way from the barn and it is supposed
hat a tramp sought lodging in the barn
and accidentally set fire to Tho hay. The
police think they have Il clue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
CECIL ]. BURRILl DEAD.
Killed by the Cars at Roxbury. Mass Friday
Evening-Formerly Of Skowhegan.

Skowhegan. Jan. --tSpcciah. The man
who was killed by tn" cars at I,oxbury
-'roSsing. Boston. last Friday evening. has
been identified as cecil j. Burrill II this
town. The deceased WAS the son OF tin"
hate Hon. Hiram Burrill of this place
and up to Al few months ago resided here.
Tie WAS for many years associated with
his father and brother. Charles II. Bur
rill. in the flour and grain business. at
nnr time the largest concern of The Kind
On the kennebcc river. The remains will
he brought To this place. Monday. for
burial
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CAPT. PAUL ASSAULTED
And Possibly Seriously Injured by Soldier
Discharged for Drunkenness.

Lewiston, Me. Jan. 9--Capt W. A.
Paul, of the Frye Light Guards Of this
city. was assaulted. this afternoon.
about $50 O'Clock. by Corporal John +.
King of his company, whom he had
just discharged for intoXicatiun ami
neglect of duty. King threw spit :
toon at Paul at short range, splitting
his head open just over the left eye.
and causing a possible fracture. King
was arrested, tonight. and is now in
the lookup. awaiting deVclopments
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A SLASH IN ADD lMEN.
Horrible Suicide Of Robert Carroll Of Windsor
Locks. c.. While Dispondent.

Windsor Locks. Ct. Jau. o.--KoIert Car
roll. aged -, unmarried who has been
employed az night Waterman at the Soy
mour paper mills for the past two Years.
died at his boarding house this morning
from "A Sclf-inilcted wound. lie was
found living in bed. early Saturday even
ing. with a. CHASTITY cut in tho abdomen
which he made with his razor. and the
bedding all about him WAS soaked with
blood. Whr1f medical aid arrived the
man was SO weak from the loss Of blood
that there was no possible chance to save
his life. 1t is thought that he became in
sane from broodins over some money he
invested Il few years ago with disastrous
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sEalN0LEs IN REVOLT.
Angered Over Burning at ttake Of Two In.
dams. Last Friday.

St Louis. Jan. "A special TO the Re
public from Musko2ee. |. T., says: An
alarming state of riot prevails in the
Seminole nation and unless immediate
steps are taken by the United States au-
rhnrities q bloody Indian uprising may re-
suit. This Is on account of the burning Of
the two Indians. Friday.
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MOSES p. HANDY DEAD.
The Well.known Wriler Passes Away al Au
susta. Ga After Long Illness.

Augusta. Ga. Jan. 9.--Major Moses T.
Handy died at noon. Saturday. The re-
mains will be taken to Berlin. Md. for
burial.
Major Handy accompanied by Lieut..
A. 5. Baker. t. S. A.. together with Mrs
Handy and Mrs. Baker. came here. Dec.
Il, suffering from nervous prostration.
He had been steadily confined to his
room ever since. with no signs of i'm
proVement.
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Another French Cruiser Tor Chinese Waters

Paris. Jan a-The cruiser Duguay
Trouin. flagship of the French Pacific
squadron. has been ordered TO Chinese
waters. The DugUay Trouin is a sec
ond class cruiser iron and wooden hui
Of 35a3 tons displacement She was
built at CheFhourg in 1871 Her COM
plement is Ell men and She has speed
IT 1873 knots, Her armament consists
Of five 6.2-inch. five 5.5-inch. four Is
inch quick firing guns and five muzzie
loading guns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
YOUTHFUL BURGLARS TRIED.
One Sent 10 Reform School and Other Held
for Grand Jury al Pittsfeid.

Pittsiicid. Me. Jan. 2.-Roy A. Boston
ana Guy y. Jelison. aged Il ANA Ii re-
spcctivcly. were arraigncd before Justice
Bowden. Saturday morning charged with
1urglarzing the Maine Central Railroad
buildings here. Thursday night. Most Of
he stolen property was recovered. They
pleaded guilty and Boston was sentenced
to the State reform school during his
minority. Jellison is held for tho grand
iurN
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BAD COWBOY KILLED.
Before Death Ne Also Killed Two and Fatally
Wounded Two Others.

FL Paso. Texas Jan, Seth Burrows.
i cowboy Of this county got into fight
across the river in Juarez. Mexico. Ia Il
night. and in a pitched battle stood OF
tn. police for one hour Burrows was
killed but before his death he had killed
a gambler a policeman and fatally
wounded two other officers,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
Washington Forecast.

Washington. Jan. 9.-ForecaSt for
Monday: For New England and East
ern New York: Increasing cloudiness
and rain: warmer; variable winds,
becoming, southcasterly.
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AUGUSTA. MAINE MONDAY MORNING. JANUARY 10. 1885,
CLOUDY--lIGHr RAIN.

Boston. JAM 9.-Local forecast for
Monday: Cloudy weather with light
rain, variable winds.
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The insurgent leader Anastasco NJ
nez. and five other insurgents have
surrendered in the province Of Santa
CLARA cuba.