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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
a BURGLAR SHOT.
Was In the Act Of Robbing the
House of q Fresno Citizen.


FRESNO, Aug. 29.-About 1920
o'clock tonight Jesus Vaca, Mexican
sheep shearer was fatally shot by
George Thornton and wife, whose
house he was attempting to burglarize.
He entered through a window, and was
heard by the Thorntons, who were on
the lookout for burglars, the house
having been broken into several times
of late during their absence.
Thornton ordered Vaca to throw up
his hands, but the latter closed with
him, and struggle ensued for Thorn
tons weapon. The latter called on his
wife, who was also armed, and Mrs.
Thornton fired at the burglars head.
Her husband happened to be trying to
force back Vacas head, and the bullet
struck his thumb Her next shot, how
ever, struck Vaca, and he gave up.
While Thornton held the Mexican
Mrs. Thornton took off the fellows
necktie and coolly tied his hands. Sub
sequently Vaca tried to escape, and
Thornton put a bullet or two in him.
1t is not thought Vaca can recover.
Throughout the affair Mrs. Thornton
displayed great courage.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Eagle Bakery and Adjoining Build
ing Destroyed.

Shortly before o'clock this morning
flames broke out in the Eagle Bakery
on K street near Ninth, and IT was
but a short time before that and the
adjoining building were mass of
flames. Both places were completely
Quilted and the back porch of the Gen.
trail House burned. 1t was due only
to the efficient work of the Fire De-
partment and the fact that the Gem
trail House was built of brick that the
latter was saved.
The loss at this hour is unknown.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Woodmen Of the World.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29.-The
Head Camp of the Pacific Jurisdiction
Of the Woodmen of the World resumed
its sessions to-day. A. B. Keith of
Butte. Mont. was elected editor of the
Pacific Woodman," published at Den
yer. He will rank as a Head Camp
officer. 1t was decided by an almost
unanimous vote that a reserve fund
should be created The Women Of
Woodcraft were in session all day dis
cussing proposed changes in the con-
stitution.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
DIR. ANITA MCGEE.
A Woman Appointed Member OF
the Medical Staff in the Army.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29-To-day for
the first time in the American army
a woman was appointed member OF
the medical staff.
DIR. Anita MCGEE. wife of Professor
w. J. MCGEE of this city, and a
daughter of Professor Simon New
combe, formerly of the Naval Observ-
atory, was regularly sworn in as an
acting assistant surgeon. This, ac-
cordingt to Secretary Ayers general
orders. would entitle her to the title
of a Second Lieutenant without desig-
nation of rank. Assistant Surgeon Nc
Gee goes to New York to select fifty
graduate nurses for service in Porto
Rico. DR.. MCGEE has regularly prac-
for some years, and is we'll known in
medical circles throughout the coun-
try
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
LOUIS SANDERS.
Commits Suicide at the Stockton
Insane Asylum.

STOCKTON, Aug. 29.-Louis San
ders, aged So years, who was committed
to the State Insane Asylum from Sac
ramento in February, 1894, hung him
al the asylum.
He had been employed as trusty, and
worked in the laundry to-day. He
was last seen shortly after o'clock, and
half an hour later was found hanging
dead. He used a wire for the purpose.
Sanders was a hotel proprietor in Sac
ramento, and shot man there, after
which he was sent to the asylum.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
THE CORWIN.
Relieved From Duty Of Guarding
Harbor Mines at San Diego.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30-The
United States steamer Corwin, former
ly auxiliary cruiser No. g. has arrived
at this port, having been relieved from
the duty of guarding the mine fields at
the port Of San Diego. She will go
on the dry dock.
Lieutenant J. E. Lombard, U. S. N,
has been detached from the Corwin
and assigned to the command of the
Active, and has sailed with the vessel
for Port Orchard Naval Station, where
She will be employed as a navy yard
tug.
Lieutenant p w. Thompson Of the
Corwin has been detached and ordered
to the United States steamer Rush as
Executive Officer, Lieutenant Cutter of
that vessel being assigned to the Cor
win.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29.-The in
quest over the body of Frank Strahorn,
which was found in the basement Of
the uncompleted Tenth-street Hotel
yesterday, was that the deceased came
to his death by accident. 1t was found
that he was seen about the city about
10 o'clock Sunday morning, and that
he was intoxicated at that time.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
A KLONDIKER ARRESTED.
Charged by His Crub-Stakers With
Embezzlement.

Davidson, a Klondiker is under arrest
here on a telegram from Chief of Po-
lice Lees of San Francisco, stating that
Davidson is wanted there for embez-
element. From some of the facts
learned, it seems that Davidson was
sent to Alaska last year by a syndi-
cate of Colorado miners. 1t is claimed
that Davidson located some valuable
claims and sold them for $40 OO, rem
dering no account to the syndicate
Davidson claims his relS1ons with the
Colorado syndicate ceased before he To-
Gated his claims.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Rich Plaids.

In PIaids we have selected the
choicest colorings the market
offers for the coming season,
and we are showing them in
dark or light grounds, plaided
in Turquoise, Emerald, Violet
and Orange, and in heavy gros
grain grounds. $3.50 and $1.75
a yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Serious Fire at Lodi.

STOCKTON. Aug. 29.-Lodi was Wis
tied at midnight tonight by a fire
which completely destroyed the Smiths
Hall block, one of the best buildings in
the town. 1t was occupied by Smith
Brothers as a butcher shop, and there
was also a vacant storeroom on the
brick with the hall in the second story.
Loss $500; insurance $1,000. The
building was owned by Mrs. Smith.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Sugar Beets in So1ano County

SUISUN (Cal), Aug. 29.-Last spring
several farmers in Solano County de-
cided to test the adaptability Of the
soil for raising sugar beets, and about
coo acres were planted. The harvest
ing of the beets will commence next
week, and considering the season, the
yield will be better than anticipated.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29.-The
Assistant Adiutant General of the War
Department at Washington mas VIII
ten to Mr.. Craig, President Of the
Chamber Of Commerce, a letter with
reference to the Seventh Regiment of
this state, in which he says: Inc sec
rotary Of War desires me to inform you
that this department does not at pres
ent contemplate the sending or any
troops further west than Honolulu.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Paiaro Railroad Company.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 29.-The Pa
jaro Railroad Company has filed its an
nual report with the Railroad Com
missioners. The following shows the
result of operations for the year 1897
9S: Expended in construction, So, 61l /;
for equipment. Sill; total, $6432S.
The total cost of equipment and con-
struction amounts to S39S, 119. The
gross earning of the year are SSI 900,
which, minus the operating expenses,
leaves a net income of $4S, 495.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30

LONDON, Aug. 29.-The Manila
correspondent of the Times says:
The leading commercial men here
have signed memorial to Lord Sails
bury, urging him to use his influence
to prevent the Spaniards from regain
ing supremacy in the Philippines. The
conduct of the American troops is ad-
mirable. The town, since their occu-
patton, has been successfully free from
disturbance. General Greene has been
ordered to return to Washington. lie
will sail with General Merritt.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Stickeen Chiefs Crew Safe.

SEATTLE (Wash.), Aug. 29.-The
steamer South Portland brings news
from st. Michael. Alaska, that the crew
of the wrecked steamer Stickeen Chief
are safe. The tug Fastnet, which had
the Stickeen Chief in tow, arrived at
ST. Michael on August 14th with the
survivors.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
The Jessie Passengers Safe.

FRANKFORT Ky), Aug. 3O.-A To-
cal paper prints a letter from Chilcoot,
via Seattle, to the family of Captain
John Murphy, stating that there is alb
solutely no foundation for Seattle dis
patches widely published that Captain
Murphy and fourteen other Kentuck-
ians had been drowned on the steamer
JESSIE in a branch of the Yukon. The
letter closes by saying: Il do not
write this to assuage your grief. /
know they are perfectly safe"
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
TWO=tOned
Covert COatingS.

This seasons styles point very
strongly towards the revival OF
an ever favored class Of Dress
Goods, the plain colored class.
Plain fabrics are In the supre-
macy. All leaders Of fashion
acknowledge this fact We are
prepared to meet the demand of
all In any of the most stylish
suitings of the season, and we
quote this item as one of the
best lines shown at a popular
price. The fabric has a rich,
two toned effect, in the most de-
sirable shades for Fall. Is full
"A inches wide, Of pure wool.
The price Use yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
idaho PcDulists.

BOISE 0daho), Aug. 29.-The two
wings of the Populist party. after
vain effort to get together to-day, nom
mated full State ticket The Taylor
wing named George B. Hill for Gov
ernor and James Gum for Congress.
The other convention named d. H. An
drews for Governor and L. T. D. An
derson for Congress.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Claim the Sheriff Made a Mistake

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29.-Joseph
Slavin, a peddler, has been arrested by
the Sheriff here on the supposition that
he is J. Altman, wanted in Denver for
jumping bail Slavin and his family
are very indignant, and say the Sheriff
has made a mistake.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Plain and Shaded
TaffetaS.

Ask to see our wonderful as
sortment Of co1ors In plain and
shaded taffetas for Fall. We
have not omitted a shade from
this line, and we can give you
the best qualities at Use and
S5c a yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Fifty Thousand Dollar Fire.

PITTSBURG, Aug. pa fire at
New Kensington. Pa, eighteen miles
north of here, at four o'clock this morn
ing, destroyed the opera-house. Har-
mers block, Jacobin's block and a num-
Der of dwellings. The Central Hotel
was badly damaged. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000, partly insured.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Admiral George Brown.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29.-Admiral
George Brown (retired) arrived here to-
day. 1t is understood that his visit
to the West is made for the purpose Of
inspecting the Mare Island Navy Yard.
He will go to Puget Sound in week
or SO.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
General Buell. Dying.

EVANSVILLE, Aug. 3O.-A spec
ial from Calhoun. KY, says: General
Don Carlos Buell. is dying at his home
near Paradise, Ky. He was taken sud-
denly ill Saturday and the attending
physician says that he cannot live. He
is so years old.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Sierra Valley Railway.

STOCKTON, Aug. 29.-The Sierra
Railway Directors met in San Fran
cisco to-day and let a contract for
grading the first four miles of the
extension Of the railroad from James
town, Tuolumne County, to the TIMBER
belt, twenty miles east.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Colonel John O'Byrne Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 29.-Colonel
John O'Byrne died at his home in this
city tonight after short illness. He
was born in Dublin in 1925, and at the
age of % entered the army in Ireland.
During the American civil war he was
Colonel of Pennsylvania regiment.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30

LODI (Cal), Aug. 29.-While intox-
icated, Silean Denehy, aged 10 years,
was run over and killed by a freight
train at Acampo yesterday. He and
a friend visited Acampo, became intox-l
icated and started for home, despite
the entreaties of the station agent, who
wished them to go to bed. 1t is thought
that young Denehy went to sleep on the
track, and met his fate in that man
ner. The deceased is highly connected.
An inquest will be held tomorrow.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Fatal Accident in Napa County.

NAPA, Aug. 29.-L. Balart of San
Francisco Grand District Deputy Die
tator of the knights of Honor, was
killed by the accidental discharge of his
gun while hunting in Browns Valley.
He was a native of Spain, and leaves
large family.
inch
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Black Storm Serges

The season approaches when
you will be in need of a street
or shopping suit. There is no
fabric SO well and favorably
known, and justly SO, as Storm
Serge. For Winter wear the
name is aptly applied, guaran-
teeing dependability. Where
can you find the fabric that will
render you the service for a
general knock-about suit that
this serge gives? One favorite
in this line is an excellent quail
ity, full SO inches wide, at Toe
yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Fusion Candidate Mcguire.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29.-James G..
Mcguire, fusion candidate for Govern
or, left for San Francisco at IL: 80 to-
day He was accompanied by several
political leaders.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Miners on a Strike.

HAZLETON Pa), Aug. 29.-One
thousand coal miners employed at Bea-
Yer Meadow by the a. S. Van Wrinkle
trust went on a strike to-day to en-
force the reinstatement Of Hungarian
miner discharged after he had refused
to pay the company physician.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
LAFAYETTE Monument Commission.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3O.-Ferdinand w.
Peck, Commissioner for the United
States to the Paris Exposition, has ap-
pointed the Governors of the different
States as Vice Presidents of the Lafay-
cite Monument Commission.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
7Ill(Al2I E{lli}5

balance of the continuing
elites in the line of Dress Silks showing
will OF such Interest both
of the thronging Of big
ton with
ion was the case Yesterday All invtdall will be
ested-beautifu1
comfort pleasure
to
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Trial Of George f. P1yer.

SANTA CRUZ, Aug. 29.-The trial
of George F. Plyer, accused of mayhem,
was to-day continued to September
10Th.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Storm at Eureka.

EUREKA (CaI), Aug. pa thun-
der and lightning storm visited this
section last night, with showers of rain.
The precipitation amounted to .06 of an
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Captain Clarke Of the Oregon.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-Captain
Charles E. Clark, formerly commander
of the battleship Oregon, when dis
charged from further treatment at the
hospital at New York, will be granted
three months leave of absence.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Hop Picking in sonoma County.

SANTA ROSA. Aug. 29-Hop pick
ing commenced in several yards in this
county to-day. The crop is good
one, and the hops are of a fine quality.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Novelty Taffetas.

Heavy Tafeta grounds in new
shades, combined with black,
with half-inch white satin
stripes. These are particularly
pretty for a fancy waist. and
quite inexpensive at 81 a yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
Rapid Firing.

I'M?
He-Yes; was in Washington when
the Spanish Minister and his attaches
were sent home.-Boston journal .
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
New
Silks
FOR FALL
Heavy Taffetas
for Waists.

Heavy tafetas, even stripes Of
satin, in combinations of coll
OTIS, such as
Buff and Black, Turquoise and
Black, Cerise and Black, Violet
and Black. These are in short
cuts for waists only, and are
extremely stylish and dressy.
$1.5O q yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
New Dress Goods
FOR FALL.
-
Black Crepons.

Crepons are q fabric that have
gained such widespread popu-
larity that this season there Is
no dress goods In the market
equaled in demand. We are
showing a very large line in all
the newest creations of novelty
patterns. Handsome Mohair
Frise, Rich Silk-1uster Pier
Pierolais in variety to please the
most fastidious. The prices are
the lowest for the quality shown
than you'll find obtain on the
Pacific Coast. Ranging from
soc to $2.75 the yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30

Why does the average spinster know
so much about rearing children?
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30

why isn't kissing the wrong girl
blunderbuss?
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
The Bishop Of the Diocese.

The loss at this hour is unknown
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22

against the bill. and closed by saying II
this measure were passed Rossiyn would
become a perfect gambling hell.
Mr.. Saegmuller and many others spoke,
all picLuring the most of the officers as
bad men. 1t was stated that there were
about sixty white and forty colored voters
at Rosslyn, and a petition, signed by
what were called the decent white men,
protesting against the charter, was sub
mitted.
Colonel Barley said ne did not know
that gambling went on at Rosslyn. as
charged IL what had been said were
true. he would be against the charter.
He started TO explain his views more
fully. but so many questions were asked
all at one time the Colonel said he would
NOT attempt to proceed. and took his seat
This ended the hearing, and the Cover
nor said he would consider well the facts
presented to him.
THE OTHER SIDE HEARD.
Hon Frank Hume. formerly of the
House of Delegates, and Mr.. Russeli "a
citizen Of Alexandria county, who holdS
a position under the Interstate Commerce
Commission in Washington, called on
Governor Tyler at the Executive Mansion
last night. and asked him TO approve the
bill. The meeting which was eniiIeS
informal lasted more than Two hours.
Mr.. Hume is the largest property-oWheI
at Rosslyn, but he lives a few miles OUT
of that town He stated that he had
long been of opinion that this piace
should be incorporated. He showed the
Governor a letter written on FEBRUARY H.
1896. by Colonel Cation To himself, inwhlch
the Colonel advised that an enort pe
made at once to get a charter Tor tne
town. and suggested that the same man
against whom such strong ooJections hau
now been raised, be asked TO call meet
ing. Ia, 90.
with reference TO the objection made 10
the officers named in the charter MI.
Hume said he knew of nothing against
them. They were selected at laIse
meeting of the residents OF the town. ne
had heard Of a raid being mace OH
gambIing-house on property rented out Dy
one Of the proposed officials, but he hau
never heard that the owner was In any
way connected with the practices eH-
posed. MIR. Hume said he attended .hS
meeting AT which the citizens decldeQ
10 ask for a charter. but he had not reau
the bill 1t might confer broad powers
for all he knew. He was conVlhceu, hV~-
ever. that unless this place snouiu pe III
corporated. and have ponce prosgeoion, p,.s',I,'r,
the lawless element from washington
would overrun It. He did not KNOW VI
anv of the actual residents who oDJecle9i
to the bill. OF those who had appeareu
IN opposition TO the measure not one
lived i'm ROsslyn. -.
Covernor TYLER asked Mr. Hume a great
MANY questions about the place anu ies
inhabitants but gave no intlmatioh Sa
to whether or not he would approve lne l
hJu ue stated that Il would be his duty
m veto H. If ne thought it was unconsli-
tntionaI or a measure calculated 10 pro-
mote immortality. -, - coll on
tha Governor. and give his views concern
ing the measure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22
soBRAL SAYS HE WAS MsaUoTED.
Says Also He Is still Attaehe of
Legation.

NEW YORK, February 2L-A reporter
of the Associated Press to-day called on
Lieutenant Sobral, naval attache of the
Spanish legation at washington. now in
this city, and during an interview with
him asked II he had been accurately
quoted. Lieutenant Sobral, who under
stands a little English, when spoken very
SLOWLY. said he had been misunderstood
and hence misquoted. He said that the
construction placed upon his remarks
had led to an erroneous deduction; that
he had not made any unkind or harsh
remarks about the officers of the Maine.
He also said that he was not aware that
he was being interviewed. He had no
unkind feeling toward the American
navy. and he had many friends among
the navy personnel and among the gov
ernment officials in Washington. He
greatly regretted the whole circumstance.
When asked If his official connection
with the Spanish legation had ceased, he
said that it had not, and that he was, as
formerly. the naval attache of that le-
CATION in Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22
WAR NEWS IN MADRID.
Great Military Preparations Being
Made in This Country.

MADRID, February A.-An Official
agency says: "The impartial publishes a
dispatch. for which it must assume full
responsibility, as it does not accord with
the relations actually known to exist be-
tween the Spanish and American govern
ments 1t is dated from New York, and
reads.
"'Great military preparations are be-
ing made The forts are being rein
forced. Three hundred artillerymen have
been sent to Sandy Hook, and the naval
reserves have been ordered to hold them
selves in readiness. The gun-cotton and
smokeless-powder factories are working
night and day, and it is generally be-
lieved that a great crisis in the relations
between the United States and Spain is
imminent
..The government has received no in
formation tending to confirm the above
dispatch"
Admiral Bermaio. the Minister OF Ma
rine. called on United States Minister
Woodford this evening In order to COM
municate, II is supposed. dispatches with
reference TO the Maine.
The Vizcaya will leave New York to-
morrow or Wednesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22
THE SECOND CHURCH BUYS A LOT.
Property Secured on Franklin and
Adams for the New Edifce.

1t has been the intention Of the con-
gregation of the Second Baptist church
for years to eventually move up on
Franklin street and build a handsome,
modern church.
A sinking fund. looking TO this end.
was started several years ago, and the
first practical step in the matter OF
moving has now been taken by pur-
chasing the valuable Watson lot at the
southeast corner OF Franklin and Adams
streets. for which the sum Of $4,000 cash
is to be paid.
The purchase was reported 10 a congre-
gational meeting last night and the ac-
ton Of the committee who effected II
heartily commended. Messrs. j. j. Monta-
que. James ID. Crump c. w. Tanner. l..
w. Harris. and w. T. SmoOt We're mp
pointed trustees, and empowered 10 close
up the transaction. The amount in the
sinking fund will be used, and the trus-
tees are authorized 10 borrow the bal
ance needed.
II Is not proposed 10 undertake the
building enterprise for several years.