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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19

San FRANCISCO data: Maximum tenn
perature 50, minimum 43, mean rs.
An area of high pressure overlies the
western half of the country. During
the past twenty-four hours there has
been rise of nearly half an inch over
Idaho, Utah and Nevada.
The temperature has fallen over the
greater part of the Pacific Slope, and
conditions are favorable for heavy
frosts throughout most Of California
In some localities killing frost and
freezing weather may be expected.
Warnings have been sent to citrus
fruit-growers, and smudging will be
necessary Tuesday morning.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
BOOM IN WHEAT.

NEW YORK, Dec 1S-While neigh
boring speculative markets were in L
state of Decentralization to- day over the
situation in South Africa and the dis
sturbing failures at home, wheat, on the
other hand, enjoyed the biggest boom
it has had in months. From Satur-
days last curb figures to the best point
of to-day Was a matter of 2 cents per
bushel, the jump being attended by
heavy local coverings and evidences CT
increased outside interest. Once when
visible supply figures appeared show
ing an increase of S01 900 bushels prices
receded a little, and were so for long
time, but only to recover in the last half
hour in leaps of Nc each, closing I'M
settled but strong at a shade under top
point, but 1Ss@1Ac above Saturday
War news is always regarded as
strong bull card, but until to-day little
attention had been given to South At
rican matters. May, opened at 1oNc.
sold up to 761ac, and closed at 7614c.
COTTON EXCHANGE EXCITED.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-Almost un-
precedented excitement prevailed on the
Cotton Exchange to-day. Seldom, If
ever, III the HlStoTy OI the luStitutioii
has the volume of business been so
great as that transacted to-day. No
official record of the sales was made,
but it is estimated that the amount of
cotton traded in came near reaching
the million-bale mark, the heaviest
previous total being about 100000. The
final prices Of the market were better
on covering, and some buying for
reaction tomorrow The close was
steady at a. net decline of % to rs
points on the present crop.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
Riot at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-At riot occurred
to-day at Thirty-ninth street and Cal
umet avenue, where the strike Of the
tunnel miners is in progress. Several
non-union men emerging from the tun-
mel were assaulted by strikers, and
during the general fight which followed
shots were fired. and several men on
both sides were badly beaten No one
was struck by the bullets. Nine Of the
strikers were arrested.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
Railway Sale Postponed.

: SPRINGFIELD UlL), Dec. 1S.-The
sale of the Chicago, Peoria and ST.
Louis Railway and the St. Louis, Chi
cago and st. Paul Railway, which was
to have been made here to-day, has
been postponed until January Sth. 1t
is said that the postponement is to ac~
commodate the bidders. who represent
the Illinois Central and the Chicago
and Alton.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
To Ruin ON stockton Route.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. 1S.-The
Union Transportation Company of
stockton has added the steamer Mary
Ellen Calvin to it's fleet Of steamers.
The old deckhouses have been torn
down.. the machinsry.44akens. out, and
the vessel is beinsyf emodeled and re-
fitted throughout
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Favorable for Heavy Frosts in
Most Parts Of California.

lowing are the seasonal rainfalls to date
as compared with those of same date
last season and rainfall in last twenty
four hours:
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
Triplicate rlirrors

carry with their convenience a
hint for a holiday gift; they're
three mirrors in one, each glass
size 6x8 inches, inclosed In nick
eled frame, Joined strongly to-
gether, and hinged 50 as to fold
size Of one; each plate backed
with handsomely embossed
leather, and q nickeled chain
and ring attachment provides
for suspension on the wall.
Priced, 81. -
Larger size, Sx1O inches, same
style, triplicate mirror. Priced,
$3.50.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19

Some things must be taken simply good fortune IT'S
Christmas choppers to choose VAL
3 at
It's
suit that fancy,
stylish particular
double
perfect good form with the semihab back They're Of
hair uiting;
tan royal brown castor Effects checks
mixtures
high grade costume, occasion, and
which might gift give You
and they'll sell rapidly Mt $40.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
LII NEITHER CONFIRM
CONTRADICT REPORT.


SAN DIEGO, Dec. 1S.-The cruiser
Philadelphia, flagship of the Pacific
squadron. and the battleship Iowa ar
rived here early, this morning They
will engage in target practice to-day
and tomorrow, with the Marblehead,
now here anchnring outside tonight,
and will come into port on. "wednesday.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
Photo Albums.

Handsome cel1u1oid front pho
tograph albums. Priced, $1.25
and up.
Embossed leather covered pro-
tograph albums Priced, $3.50
and mp. III )N
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
Scrap Books

start in the price range at 12c
this season, and range upward
to 81 each In our stock; they're
very attractive in their emboss-
ed covers; the 45c and Goo sorts
are half bound books, which,
beside being attractive In kind
will stand much handling,
which these books are usually
subjected to.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19

Baltimore claims the largest negro
population Of any city in the world.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
Easel Mirrors.

Beve1 plate glass easel mirrors,
In handsome oxydized metal
stand frames. Priced, 25c and
SOC each.
Large size 1O-inch oval plate
glass beve1 mirror, on oxydized
stand. Price, $1.25.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
EXCITING DAY
AT new YORK.

CONTINUED from First Page,
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
Races at Oakland.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1S.-At Oak
land to-day the Burns & Waterhouse
stable won three races out of four in
which it had made entries. The at
tendance was good, and all Of the
events were closely contested. Results:
Six furlongs, selling, Plan won,
Gauntlet second, Rio Chico third. Time
i :151a.
Five and a half furlongs, purse, two
year-olds. San Tomas won, Fine Shot
second, ]. V. Hayes third. Time
1:O9h
Mile and a sixteenth, selling, Cas-
dale won. Dare second, Horton third.
Time; 80
One mile, Emeryville handicap, purse
$500, Napamax won, Moringa second,
Ventoro third. Time-1 :43A
!, Six furlongs, two-year- olds, Southern
Girl won, Princess Zeika second, Her
culean third. Time-1:15M.
Six furlongs, selling, Montgomery
won, Jerid second, Tiburon third.
Time-1:15.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
WASsERMAN, KAUFMAN & co.
FROM SEAT or. WAR.
6eneraI Butler Reported to Have Crossed
TugeIa River. @

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The DAILY
MALI hears from a hitherto reliable
correspondent that General Butler,
after a stiff fight, crossed the Tugela
River. The correspondent also states
that General Methuens con.munica-
lions are cut.
The correspondent of the Daily
Mail'' telegraphs from Frere Camp,
Natal, December. 10Th, and describing
the Tugela River battle. says:
1.-THE Beers in great force occupied a
strongly entrenched position, command
ing the river and reaching back about
500 yards from it's further side. General
Harris brigade, on the left first at
tempted a crossing under a murderons
Nordenfeldt and rifle fire. The Royal
Dublin Fusileers, the loyal Inneskil-
len Fusileers, the Kings Own Scottish
Borderers and the Connaught Rangers
crossed with superb untlinching gal
lantry, but the position on. the other
side was found utterly untenable.
1.-THE British suffered heavily, from
perfect hail of artillery and shrapnel,
while their own artillery was very
badly mauled They were. therefore,
obliged to recross the river.
ION the right General Hildyard's bril-
gade displayed equal heroism. succeed
ing in entering the village of Colenso,
but the Sixth Battery encountered
murderous fire, and was compelled to
retire, leaving guns and ammunition
wagons on the veldt. This brigade also
was obliged to fall back.
Meanwhile General Barton's brigade
also failed to take possession Of Hlanwri
Hill, as he intended and the entire force
retired on Shiveley. General Clery was
in command.
A dispatch to the rDaily MALI from
Frere Camp says that the bodies of
two guides who nisled General Gatacre
at Stormberg were found on the battle
field The men had been shot.
A dispatch to the DAILY Mall from
Naauwpoort, Cape Colony, dated De-
oember 10Th, says:
1.-THE Beers brought a big gun to bear
on the British near Vaarkoop. The Brit
ish pieces were too small to reach the
enemy, and after an lntermitten artill-
cry duel General French withdrew un-
der shell fire, but without loss, to
Arundel
WILL NEITHER CONFIRM NOR
CONTRADICT REPORT.
LONDON, Dec. 19,-The War Office
declines either to confirm or contradict
the report photographed by correspond
ent of the Daily Mail'' that General
Butler has crossed the Tugela River,
and that General Methuen's communi-
cations have been cut;
=
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
Crochet Fascinators.

Ladies' hand made, shell stitch
fascinators, pink, blue, red,
black and white. Price, Csc.
Ladies' fine shell stitch fascin-
ators, in pink, blue, white and
black. Prices, 75c and 81.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
State Fruit Grower, Convention

state Fruit GTOWerg CONVENTION.
SAN JOSE, Dec. 1S-The Executive
Committee to arrange for the State
Fruit Growers convention, to be held
in this city on January 18TH me. here
to-day. committee was appointed
to make arrangements for the organ
ization Of the work in this county, so
that every school district shall send
delegates to the convention. The same
course is to be recommended in the
general CALL so that delegates may be
in attendance from every fruit grow
ing section in the State delegates
are to be appointed at meetings spec
tally called for the purpose to ~epre-
sent oranges, farmers clubs or Other
similar agricultural associations.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
Decisions by Judge De Haven.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1S-Judge
de Haven to-day decided In the case of
the United States against v. Pepper
that the law that prohibits the serd-
ing Of nostrums from ore State to an
other by express is valid under the
clause giving Congress power in mat
ters of interstate commerce. In the
cases OF Mrs. DR.. Gwyer and Osgood
Brothers of Oakland. the court sus
tanned the validity Of complaints,
charging violations Of the postal laws.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19

bankers and brokers, has been an
nounced on the Stock Exchange.
The firm is not prepared to make
statement, but the suspension is at
tributed to the failure of some Of its
customers to respond to calls for add
tional margins made necessary by re-
cent declines. The house has been
known as a trader on rather an ex-
tonSiva scala
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
Annexation Election Valid.

LOS ANGELES, Dec 18.-Judge
Trask, in the Superior Court, to-day
sustained the validity of the election
by which University was annexed to
this city. The plaintiffs claimed that
not one-f1fth Of the legal voters signed
the petition to the Council asking that
the election be called. The court held
that the Council was alone able to de-
eide this question, and that it could
not properly come before the court
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-19
Freight Rate ON Grain Reduced.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. le.-sever-
al weeks ago the Southern Pacific adj
vanced the rate on shipments of wheat
from Utah into California from 81 q
ton up to $40. To-day they issued a
circular to the effect that the rate
would hereafter be the old figure of 81
a ton. It is stated that the rate was
advanced on account of a scarcity Of
cars, which no longer exists.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-13
Does the Times JesI2

We learn that Mir William Best, for merly resident of this village, is slated for the position of chief of police of Ct. Harrington, Mass, and has excellent chances for securing that appointment. As he is thoroughly competent to hold that responsible position, we trust that the young man will secure the promo tion. With Mir Best's superior physical strength, we pity the culprit that don't get hustle on him when the former says, "Come along ."-Amenia Times, April 8.
 As mstter of fact this Mir William Best is now under 5000 bonds for his appearance before the grand jury at Pittsfeld. Mass for assault on Chief of Police Pilon in Great Burlington on the night of March 20 when Pilon had him under arrest for disturbance Best bat tered up the countenance of Chief Pilon and Policeman Langdon, and escaped to Connecticut where he was arrested next day by Sheriff Van Deusen of Canaan and turned over to Officer Whalen of Great Burlington.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-13
HIS LIFE WAS SAVED.

Mir J. E. Lilly, prominent citizen of Hannibal, Mo-, lately had wonder ful deliverance from a frighrful death In telling of it he says: II was taken with Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia. My lungs became harden. ed. I was so waek couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing helped me. ex. pected to soon die of consumption, when heard of Dr Kings New Dis covery. One bottle gave great relief. 1 continued to use 1t, and now am we'll and strong, l can't say too much in its praise This marvellous medicine is the surest and quickest cure in the world for all Throat and Lung trouble Regular size 50 cents and Sl00 Trial bottles free at w. H. Camps drug store, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark's drug store. Salisbury; G. E. Frink's drug store, Falls Village; every bottle guar anteed.
 The statue of Frances Willard, for which the Illinois legislature appropria. ted $9000, will be the first statue of a woman ever placed in Statutory Hall of the capitol building at Washington The act of Congress provides that state may place in the hall statues of two dis tinguished persons, and the custodian agrees that under the phraseology the marble or bronze portrait of Miss Will lard may be placed among those of the eminent sons of other states.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-13
POINTERS.
!. EMMoNs,
 Main street.
Clemans Building.

$25 per week to agents. See adv.
 Right goods at the right prices at the Berkshire Store. See new adv.
 A Yale college relic in the form of g mahogany lounge for sale. See adv.
 Cameras, photo supplies and bicycles ut Collins iewelry store. See new adv.
 Housecleaning time is here and it will pay you to read G. l.. Parsons & Sons new advertisement.
 The report of the condition of the National Iron Bank is published today in this paper. Read it.
 100 kinds of wall paper at Hawley's store. Carpets and furniture of all kinds. Sec new adv.
 Something for everybody. New spring goods at O. M. Barnes store Be sure and read the new adv.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-13
A Good Thing For All.

For some time 1t has been evident to us that there was call for an employ ment bureau here In fact the NEWS office has keen sort of bureau of infor- nation to people wanting help, and in some measure to people seeking situa- tions. This fact has given rise to a complicated situation at times. For instance, Miss A. sends us an adv. on Saturday advertising that she wants situation at housework; on Monday Mrs B. drops into our office and says "Mr Beckley do you know where can get girl" We gre honest and tell her of Miss A Mrs B finds her suitable and engages her, and both get what they are looking for. and we get letter from Miss A on Wednesday cancellipg the adv. and we lose business. Our new employ ment bureau does away with all trouble It costs nobody anything unless they get what they seek. We do the adver- Using gratis. The plan is: If you want help, register your name with us and we will try and supply you, charg- ing you $2.00 if they are satisfactory which we give you two weeks to find out. If you want situation, register your name and we will find you place. charging you $1 % if you hold it over two weeks. We are prepared to serve tll lines. domestic help, farm help, mer- camille help or any kind of help. You may think this is large statement, but we can tell you of people in business, clerks in situations and domestic ser. wants at work, on account of information furnished from this office; and we shall continue to do this, only that we shall use the employment bureau plan. Let us know your needs today and we will begin at once to serve you.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-13
FOR PRISONERS BOARD.
Over s5OO,OOO Paid to County Jails Which was not Authorized.

Over $500, 1000 Paid to County Jails
 Which was not Authorized.
 The report of the subcommittee of the Committee on State Receipts and Expenditures, specially entrusted with the duty of iuqury into the expenses of county jails, has been submitted to the Committe on Finance of the Legislature, and Is an interesting supplementary re- port to the regular of the full Commit. tee on State Receipts and Expenditures.
 The most interesting feature. of the report is it's conclusion. The commit tes finds that during period of eight years from July l, 1889 to July l, 1897, the counties of Connecticut have re- ceived from the state more than S500,- 900 in excess of the legal "cost of board ing prisoners, which by law cannot ex- ceed $2 25 per prisoner per week.
 A table accompanies the report, show ing the profits from boarding prisoners in the various counties. In eight years the profits (that is, the amount paid by the state which was not expended for provisions for prisoners, in the various counties were as follows:
 Hartford county, Sl47, 4S2 95; New Haven county, S142. 2.6Sl.74; New Lon don county. $66. .OlO 8s; Fairfield coun- ty, $l10, 2s; Windham county, SlS.- 068. 15; Litchfield county, $l7,244 .99; Middlesex county, Sl2,521.4l; Tolland county, $75 72. Total, S5O9, l49 20.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-13
NEWS NOTES.

LeDox. Mass, is to have newspaper this summer and Earle G. Baldwin o Pittsfeld is to be it's editor. The name of the sheet is to be The Lenox Life and it will be voted to the society life, not only of Lenox but of all Berk shire county.
 Geneva and Mary Tanning, aged Il and 5, both died of scarlet fever at Lee last week. The parents, Mir and Mrs William Tanning, have the sympathy of the entire community.
 Susie Kelly. IT, had the top of her scalp torn from her head at the Berk- shire mill in Adams, Mass last Thurs day. She stopped to tie her shoe and her hair caught in the moving gearing Although the wound was frightful 1t is said the girl will recover.
 Adna Adams Treat, formerly nf East Hartford, died at Denver, Col Friday, aged 102 years. He was the oldest Free Mason (in years of mem bership) in the world, having been initiated at Troy, N Y, 81 years ago.
 The bill prohibiting six day bicycle races has passed the New York House of Representatives.
 A gigantic iron trust to be known as the Republic Iron and Steel Company is being organized in Ohio. It will control twenty mine rolling mills, have capital of $55. 100000 and turn ont l .OO0. 900 tons of bar iron and steel. The company will also sell pig iron.
 "Idle Hour" the beautiful country home of William K. Vanderbilt, al Oakdale. L was totally destroyed by fire about o'clock Thnesdsy morning The fire Is believed to have originat al in the cellar and was caused by an ac. cident. Mir and Mrs William K. Van. derbilt, Jr. vera passing their honey. moon at "Idle Hour" but they and all occupants of the mansion escaped safe. ly from the flames.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-13
FARMERS AND INVESTORS
 TAKE NOTICE!

The best farm in Litch1eld County-all things considered-is now offered for sale The farm is situated at South Canaan, Conn. and is known as the Whiting G. Kellogg farm. A few years ago Mir Kellogg (now deceasee) valued the farm at twenty thousand dollars 1920 000) and refused cash offer of sixteen thousand dollars ($l6 000l for 1t. A former worth of produce year, besides keeping enough to supply his family. The farm is Just as fertile today as it ever was and it would not now bo offered for sale except to settle an estate. There is S2,600 worth of wood on the farm. From 75 to 100 COWS can enough to grab this farm at the bargain offer of s6,600. The following is a description of the farm:
 Adjoining the Congregational church at South Canaan, Conn.,, and within few rods of school, post office and store containing 225 acres and divided as follows: 145 acres of rich meadow land, 40 acres of fertile pas ture and 40 acres ot good wood land. No rocks, stones or stumps on any of the clear ed land in fact all the cleared land, includ- ing the pasture, except several acres, can be moved with a machine. The wood land is also on level tract. Two large dwelling houses, 2 large barns, l grain building. horse barn, 1 ice house and other out build ings on the premises. All the buildings are of cultivation. Plenty of fruit and shade around the houses. The Hollonbeck river runs through the farm and there are four wells on the premises, also running water from never failing spring Is brought to one house and one barn. This farm extends within one mile of Falls Village. It can be divided into two or more farms If desired. It would make an ideal stock farm or a horse farm by merely laying out a race track on any part of the cleared land.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-13
SPECIAL NOTICES

Best soc. No Rip overalls and jump CTS made by Hspford Eegleston X O. for sale by Jackson, Eggleston x Go. Try my Royal Scarlet Brand hand pack ed Tomatoes. Quality regulates price on all A No. goods.
 W. H. EMMoNs, Clemans Building. Main street.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-13
N. Y. East Conference.

Among appointments made by the N. Y. East Conference held at Mt. Yer non, N. r., are: Rev Edward s. Ferry goes from Winsted to the South Park church at Hartford and Rev B. F. Kid der from Brooklyn church to Winsted Rev W. H. Kidd to Torrington and Rev MT Rippere to sPatohogue, l.. l., Rev Myron French to Colebrook River, Rev R. s. Putney to New Milford; Rev A. H. Wyatt to Glen Cove. IL. l.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-13
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life of joy Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them; also Old, Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers. Boils, Felons. Corns, Warts. Cuts. Bruises. Bnrns. Scalds. Chapped Hands, Cbilh ains Best Pile Cure on earth. Drives out Pains and Aches Only 25 cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by ". H. Camp, Druggist, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Druggist, Salisbury; G. E. Frink, Druggist, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-13

A telegram from Rev B, Seeholzer states that he has been appointed to a pastorate at Soatsburg, N. Y. in the Newburg district, and that Rev B. J. Kelley of Poughquag, N. Y. has been appointed to the Methodist pastorate at Canaan, Conn. Rev Kelley was @ few years ago stationed at North Egremont.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-13
- - HAIR RIED

BRENNIsoN- Millerton, N r.. April 5, by Rev J. s. Ellsworth. Mer- ritt l.. Brennison of Ashley Falls and Fannie Hart of Cornwall BRAzIE-RUssELL-A Millerton. N. T., April 3, by Rev T s. Bond, Freeland M. Brazie and Annie Russell of Sails bury.
 SToNE-PEAsE-At Lee, Mass, April 5, by Rev l.. s. Rowland, D. D., Rev Dwight O, Stone of Gilbertville, Mass |, and Mrs Ils H. Pease of Griggsville, Ill. Both contracting parties are for mer residents of Canaan. LINDsEY-RYDER- Millerton, N. r., April 9th, 1899, by Rev T 5 Ellsworth, Harry W. Lindsey and Miss Lalu O. Ryder, both of ashley Falls.