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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
Birth Of the American Flag.

A committee consisting of Washing
ton, Robert Morris and George Ross
was given authority to select and sub
nit a design for the new flag. The
meeting Of this committee was UNI
doubtedly held at General Hancock's
house, just a block from Betsy Ross
home and as circumstances required
that the matter be done as secretly as
possible, and the services of a skillful
needlewoman were needed, it was per
fectly natural that George Ross should
suggest his niece, SO near at hand, and
in whom he was so much interested. To
her house, therefore, they repaired,
and upon being asked by her uncle whe.
Their or not she thought she could make
the flag, she replied with true Ameri-
can spirit, It do not know, but I will
try"
General Washington, having fairly
clear idea of what was wanted, made a
pencil sketch of the flag with the now
familiar thirteen stripes, but with a
blue field and thirteen stars in the place
of the cross of st. George. Mrs. Ross,
being of a very practical turn of mind,
noticed that Washington's stars were
six-pointed, and suggested a fiye-point-
ed star as being easier to make. Wash
ington replied that he had supposed a
six-pointed one could be more easily
formed, but Betsy promptly settled the
question by folding piece of paper
and with one clip of her scissors pro-
ducing a five-pointed star. Thus it was
that the stars in our flag are fiye-point-
ed in place of the customary six-point-
ed star Of kers ldry, and Betsy Ross did
it with her little scissors The matter
was then left for Betsy's skilful fingers
to complete, and in due time the. fin
ished flag was ready for inspection. The
committee again visited the house,
were shown into the little back par
lor, and after some discussion the de-
sign was accepted. 1t was not, how
ever, formally adopted by Congress un-
til the 18th of June, 1177.-Self Culture
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Articles Of Incorporation.

Articles Of Incorporation were yester-
day filed in the Office of the Secretary
of State as follows:
The Montague Indicator and Letter
Box Company. To buy and sell letter
box time indicator patents and devices.
Place of business, San Francisco. Di-
rectors-W. w. Montague, San Fran
cisco; D. S. Richardson, E. M. Hoag-
land, Oakland: H. P. Thrall. B. H.
Webb, Berkeley. Capital, 500, 600;
subscribed, $75, 800.
Skagit Trading Company, San Fran
cisco. To buy and sell timber lands,
etc. Directors-C. A. Mohrhardt, F. C.
Lawler, Fred S. Moyhew, J. H. Clai-
borne, Jr., A. G. Harms, San Francis
co. Capital, $4,000.
Gabriel Printing Company, San
Francisco. To do book and job print
ing. Directors-S. Gabriel H. Gabriel
B. Gabriel, Hattie Gabriel, J. Gabriel
San Francisco CAPITAL 81 600.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09

can be found. but nothing to trouble
about. Most of the hops in this neigh
borhood have been washed once, and
some sulphuring has been DONE
(Tonbridge and District.)
Everything going on well. Very lit
tie vermin and only few spots OF
mold. 1t seems almost certainty that
the crop will be large
(Wingham)
The hop have made great strides
lately. The laterals are thrown out
beautifully, and we are very vigorous
and healthy. The lice have slightly in
creased and have caused several grow
ers to wash; others think there is not
enough to wash for. No mold to speak
of.
(Surrey)
Oxted.-Our hops continue to do wen
In spite of the continued drought. In
some gardens they appear to be suffer-
ing more than in others and are be-
ginning to turn yellow. On Branding
and early sorts the burr shows well and
looks healthy. A good soaking rain
would, no doubt, help them to de-
velop.
(Sussex)
Reports from all parts Of the hop
growing districts continue most favor
able. At Ewhurst the bine grows fast
and keeps very clean. At Salehurst
and Buckingham it has greatly i'm
proved under the influence of the heat
and brilliant sun. but there are still
some backward pieces. Where the Gull
tivation is good the prospects are most
hopeful. At Wadhurst the early sorts
are in burr, which is very vigorous
The bine is almost free from vermin.
(Worcester.)
Trade on the local market remains
in quiet state. but a few small par
cells of 1898 hops went into consump'
ton last week. still further reducing
stocks on hand. The hops continue ia
make good growth and the warm rain
on Saturday should refresh the plant
and assist in bringing out the burr.
The majority of grounds bear a
healthy, fruitful appearance, but there
are still some patchy, uneven pieces
where the bine has not and probably
never will reach the tops of the poles
J. H. Meredith & Co.. Worcester, July
24th
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
PERSONAL MENTION.

Eugene S. Elkus is in New York at
present.
Miss Laura Pippin is visiting at Pa
cific Grove.
Elias Govan has returned from a trip
to Lake Tahoe.
Mrs. R. L. Peeler is spending a month
at Santa Cruz.
Mrs George Kramer is at Pacific
Grove for a months stay.
Miss Joyce of Nevada City is guest
at the Golden Eagle Hotel.
Assemblyman- Dunlap of San Joaquin
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. E. A. Hawkins left yesterday for
Santa Cruz and other coast resorts.
John Hi1lhouse and family leave to-
day for Pacific Grove on a summer va
cation.
Miss Emma Fritsch has returned
from a three weeks vacation at Pacific
Grove.
Mrs. A. Popert has gone to San Fran
cisco for her summer vacation for a
month.
J. ]. Gibfried and Mrs. w. Van Dyne
have gone to Soda Springs for a
months vacation.
DR.. G. NJ. Dixon has left for Summit
Soda Springs and Deer Park Inn for a
two weeks outing.
Mrs. Kate Smith and son and Miss
Minnie Gehring are spending a vaca-
ton in San Francisco.
Mrs. Francis Moeller has returned
from her summer vacation. Had a
most successful season and delightful
trip.
Henry G. Thiele, Jr., OF Washington,
Yolo County. leaves Friday morning
for San Francisco, where he will enter
Hastings Law College.
F. L. Hunt of Freeport, who has just
returned from Dawson, Alaska, was in
Sacramento yesterday. He will stay a
few days with his parents in Freeport,
and expects to sail again for Alaska
on the 10Th, taking his wife and family
with him this time.
On Tuesday at high noon, at the resi-
dence of friend in this city, quiet,
reverent wedding was solemnized. The
contracting parties were George A. Cor
nish and Miss Helena A. Winter, both
of Clarksburg, Yolo County. The offici-
ating clergyman was the Rev. A.
George of ST. Andrews Episcopal Mis-
sion
Mrs. George r. Hamilton of New
York arrived yesterday and will remain
here for some time on a visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Felter, and fam
lily Mrs. Hamilton is well known in
Sacramento as their daughter Irene.
Mrs. Hamilton was for many years
connected with the Southern and Cen
trail Pacific Railroad Companies in Sac
ramento and San Francisco.
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A Courthouse Blaze.

There was a slight blaze at the
Courthouse yesterday noon, one of the
awnings outside the window of Judge
Harris courtroom taking fire from an
electric wire. County Clerk Hamilton
acted as Chief of the Courthouse fire
department, and the flames were
quickly Subdued
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
Hotel Arrivals.

Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel
yesterday: w. j. Schurz, L. Perser, NJ.
Wilhelmy, Harry Bloom, H. D. Gaskill,
4. p. Tupman, S. Hollub, San Francis
co; w. ]. Flynn, st. Louis; Miss Joyce,
Nevada City; EdAtL. May, F. E. Valen-
tine, Pittsburg: A. L. Newbauer, San
Francisco.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.
"A Rancher Drives In Front Of an
Electric Car.

A man named Glul. who lives down
The river, collided with a street car at
Sixteenth and P streets last night. He
crossed the track directly in front of
the approaching car, and regardless OF
the efforts of the motorman, the cart
was struck and overturned.
Special officer Carroll, who was near,
says that Glul was entirely to blame
for the accident. He was but little
MANAGED
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09

and the whole country is honey
combed with wells that never give out
The Stephens we'll is only ITO feet
deep, too; no it's all rot to talk about
sand wells"
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
Corcorar Was Discharged.

In the City Justices Court yesterday
John Corcoran, charged with stealing
some bologna from Schwartzs market,
was discharged. The proprietor of the
market could not positively identify the
sausage as that stolen from him.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09

Fine watch repairing at Steinman's.
1912 Fourth street. All work war;
ranted.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09

For medicinal purposes drink 'Glen-
brook" sour mash whisky. Theo.
Blauth, 407 X street. Tel 297.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09

Bourbon whisky, 50 gallon; fine old
port and sherry. 81 gallon. 32l X
street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09

1t is a noteworthy fact that in the
State of Utah there is not one Irish
Mormon.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
"A Little Spark May
Make Much Work.

The little "sparks" of bad blood lurking
IN the system should be quenched zudh
Hoods Sarsapsrza, America S great blood
purifier. It puriffes, paalSes and erriches
the blood Of both sexes and ali ages. Cares
soofula, salt rheun,, dyspepsia, catarrh.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
NEW TODAY.
Dissolution Of Copartnership.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY GIVES
notice that the copartnership heretofore
existing between himself and G.. w.
Bragg. under the firm of Carmichael &
Bragg, doing business at 921 and 923 Third
street has been dissolved by mutual con-
sent.
1 am DESTROYS of notifying my custom
ers and friends that have purchased the
business of Nielsen & Tompkins at Gil L
street and will carry on business at the
new location. DANIEL CARMICHAEL,
GIL L street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
AUCTIONS.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

hardware. bicycles, carts. buggies, car
riages, phaetons. Balm farm and header
wagons. Send for catalogue.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09

has been used for over fifty years by mill
ions of mothers for their children while
teething with perfect SUCCESS. 1t soothes
the child, softenS the gums, allays pain,
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-Five cents
q bottle. NWE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-06
TUE RECORDS.

The third game of the present series between the
BROOKLYN and New-York teams resulted, IKE the
others in a victory for the Brooklyn players IN
fact New-York Is little more than baseball CATS
paw for Brooklyn at present. The game yesterday
was played at Washington Park, Brooklyn ana
about three thousand people turned out to witness
the contest Even those who went over the Bridge
from this borough hoped that Brooklyn would Wlh'
for a defeat meant nothing for New-Nork whlle
a defeat for Brooklyn might have some bearing on
the championship race AS Boston was again beat
en- Yesterday the champions falling back to third
place II looks as II Hanlon's men all but have the
championship won All real sportsmen viii re-
ioice in the ultimate victory Of the Brooklyn cluo
for the management has been liberal and public
spirited so unlike the penny saving policy which
has been in effect at the Polo Grounds now for
several years
After the opening inning yesterday there was no
question about the ultimate result OF the contest
New-York put about poor a team In the neld
as was ever seen in this neighborhood Gettg' the
pitcher. covered first base. and Seymour. another
pitcher played left field. II makcshift team
from which nothing could be seriously expected
save defeat The game had semblance OF con-
test up to the nth inning. when the Brooklyn
players gagged Carrck's curves for seven hits. IN
Guiding two triples but the remainder Of the con-
test was a walkover The al-around work Of the
innings were played. account Of approaching
ia Score.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-06
TO BUILD LOCOMOTIVES ABROAD.
PLANT TO BE ESTABLISHED IN SWITZERLAND, L

'A-ANr TO BE ESTABLISHED IN SWITZERLAND BY
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN CAPITALISTS.
Nhicago. SEPT 5-Angus Sinclair. Of New-York
proprietor OF Locomotive Engineering" and for
zen years the secretary Of the Master Mechanics
AsSocauon' who Is visiting in Chicago Is authority
ior the statement that as soon as competent men
can be secured 10 be placed at the head Of 1, n
gigantic plant for the building Of locomotives and
other rolling stock is to be established in Switzcr
land 10y a company Of American and European cap
italists. Mr.. Sinclair said:
- AT the head OF the company as president IL
George Burnham. president Of the Baldwin Loco
motive Works and j. S. Brill. OF the Brill Com
pany. OF Philadelphia. as vice-presdent. MIR Barby
Is the managing director. and Mr.. SieInens of the
Sielnens, Halske Company. OF Berlin, is one Of those
heavily interested. The other directors are French
ana Swiss capitalists, a French banker being the
treasurer. 9 WV
From my general knowledge Of the business ard
recent observations In Europe / take II thai tbe
building Of this plant simply means that the de-.
mand for locomotives and rolling stock In Furope
l. much greater than the supply. and that M
american locomotive builders interested see an Cd.
portunity TO reap large profits by utilizing Amer
can methods and machinery with cheap Swis,
LABOR. All Of the methods 20 be employed are dis
NnctiyNy American.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-06
STATEN ISLANDS TRANSIT AT FAULT.
MASS MEETINGS PROPOSED TO ACETATE MUNICf
PAL OWNERSHIP OF THE FERRY
THE ARIETTA-sT. BROOK
NUISANCE.

A movement has been inaugurated on Staten ISL
and by prominent citizens for holding mass meet
ngs in each OF the five wards In the Borough OF
Richmond for the purpose Of agitatng municipal
ownership Of the Staten Island Ferry the only
means of transportation between Manhattan and
Staten Island
Daniel r Cornell one of the largest real estate
owners on Staten Island. said yesterday that the
people OF Staten Island should never again permit
any private corporation 10 secure control OF the
franchise which gives the islanders the only means
OF transportation across the Bay. staten Island
would never prosper or become a formidable rival
to its sister boroughs until It had better ferry facii
ties.
Petitions are also being circulated for signatures
be presented to the Municipal Assembly request
ing that definite action be taken to TO
Staten Islanders better ferry system. and
fast boats and all night train and trolley ser
vice. the same as the taxpayers living in the other
boroughs % New-YOrk City enjoy.
Congressman Nicholas Muller has promised the
people Of Richmond that he Will use every effort
whether 1t be by municipal ownership, which he
fsvors or By compelling the present company to
build new boats and operate later trains
mhe las: trolley caF leaves caves g. George on the ar
cars are operated until 6 a. IN. The day service
On al The lines is poor, but at night there IS
at all. The ferry runs boats from Manhattan on
about an eighty minute schedule after l o'clock
and pri2r, to that hour the intervals in summer
are half hour ones and IN winter forty minutes.
with two exceptions the ferryboats are ODD and
all are less modern than the NeW-JerScy boats
The Midland Electric Railroad yesterday petit
toned the Borough Board for permission TO double
track some portions Of It's lines having single
tracks. The petition laid the table with
the understanding that II would not be favorably
acted upon until the company gave assurance
Of all night service and improved day
service
NJ J. Hayes. of New Brighton. appeared before
the Board and made an ardent appeal for relief
from the open water course commonly known AZ
the Arietta-st. brook This brook flows through
| private property and IS o menace 10 health
well a general nuisance In rainy weather
cellars flooded and foundations washed
| down by 1t. ON the advice Of Councilman O't;radv
a delegation Of citizens will wait upon the Board
OF Public improvements September 20 and pre-
sent the matter to the members The Highway
! Commissioner said that the damage caused by the
brook reached from 5000 TO $4,000 annually and
| promised his support.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-06
NETWORK CITY.

THE City Record" yesterday contained the
names Of thirty assistant foremen in the street
Cleaning Department appointed under the civil
Service rules seven clerks at $50 a year ana zen
reinstatements. the last mentioned oeihs hos''y
laborers.
Judge Mcmahon. In Part l OF General sessions
Yesterday swore in the September Grand jury
This Grand Jury will be called upon 10 Investigate
the widening of Em-st. The foreman Is FRANCIS
NJ Bacon sr. a merchant, Of No. % Franklin-st'
Tho date Of the State Commerce Convention mas
been definitely fixed for Tuesday. October 10 Inc
convention Will b. held in the auditorium OF the
New Century Club, Utica. ~ Y.
Malls from China. Japan and Hawaii OF the ioi-
lowing dates Hong Kong. August .; Yokohama,
August ls and Honolulu, August o. whlch arrived
at San Francisco on the steamer nippon Maru' are
due 10 arrive In New-York tomorrow morning.
Return mails will close at the Postoflce as adver-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-06
WEsTCHESTER COUNTY.
PEEKSKILL.

George w. Harwood died suddenly MONDAY ", ,',,h
IN his eighty first year. He had been ai''io,eu
rheumatism and heart trouble at times ou' ~,
-. sorious extent. His son Edward lett MIN
sitting in a big easy chair, and went on an e.
rand When he returned. in FIVE minutes n's .a,,
~ NOS dead Mr. Harwood born In Be a., ,Sti
CO, ". I,,lv Z 1919 He came 10 PeeksKn ~, g., -
and learned the Grade OF moulder; re IT, Ts5s and
the fagstone and curbstone business III ,ho Oldest
for twenty years prospered He was "a 6"t The las;
Mason in Peekskil He was one OF, anu ''T Co"rt
Of. the Masons who in 1883 re9TsahhffS er james
W urstef died Uncle" George Harwood as ne ne
Was called was the only living charter mem6e em o.
the reorganized lodge. In politics he vas Of
cpet He married in 1850 Martha sir a sao o
Yorktown She died in December ls,S re ~ This
two daughters Mary prominent nu sons george
~ Wesi Point and Edward. OF this village: re q
also leaves sister in North Adams Mas ant az
brother The funeral will be held ThnISdaSS' a, 90
o'cIock at the First Presbyterian Cnnrch ,,a ann
uiII ne conducted by the pastor, tne rev ~ d.
Grant Fessenden. and the Masonic lodse' l"e !"
terment will be in Hillside .s. Gov tho mar
inyi,ations were sent out yesterday lor w mo- ma
r,aee of Miss Margaret Lent daughter OF M "i,t t
Mrs William H. Lent, to William A. BteoTTna ~
No s15 Main-st Tuesday evening SEPTEMBER 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-06
M4RYLAND REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION.
TO NAME STATE OFFICERS -DAY-oUTLINB OF
PLATFORM.

TO NAME STATE OFFICERS TO DAY-oUTLlNb OF
PLATFORM
Baltimore Sept 6-The Republican State Con-
.or,,op will assemble in the Academy of Music
et moon tomorrow for the purpose OF nominating
candidates for Governor Attorney General and
Cortroller The warning factions In Baltimore
have matched no their differences. and 1t looks as
if Tho convention would be in the nature of love
f.ast and Governor Lowndes and Controller Coils
borough would receive denomination for their re-
snectIve Offices by reclamation. while John V. L..
tindIav will probably be named for Attorney Cen
eral. 49, - .o,,,. REORGANIZATION
Of Baltimore. the delegates also seem 10 De unit
I'm the matter OF the platform on which the party
viii canvass the State. 1t is conceded by all that
three Police Commissioners. with minority repre-
sentation, the Governor to have the appointing
power and the minority party to name It's repre-
sentative. -,
Other panks as mapped out by the leaders pledge
the party 10 a reduction OF the tax rate ana
amendment OF the present assessment law. Ref-
publicans In the way OF Legislation Natlonal
issues will receive attention. A plank advocating
n single gold standard will be inserted. and the
language used will be plain and to the point
The Administration Of President Mckinley will
be commenced. the general prosperity In the coun-
try attributed to his Government and the con-
duet OF the war approved The platform also Will
indorse the protective policy Of the Republican
marty which, II Is asserted. has resulted in i'm
proving the business OF the country.
No definite stand will be taken on the expansion
the war should be prosecuted to successful con-
clusion as soon possible and that Congress
should be intrusted with the final disposition OF
tho PHILIPPINES. that the islanders should he al
lowed to conduct their own form OF government
under treaty clauses with the United States as
soon as they are capable OF so doing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-06
LARCHMONT FIRENEN PARADE.
LEADING SUMMER RESIDENTS AND YACHTsMEN
COMPOSE THE DEPARTMENT.


Larchmont's model Fire Department composed Of
the leading summer residents and yachtsmen Of the
manor. had its annual parade and inspection last
night. The fremen inspected by Chief Will
lam II. Campbell. Assistants John +. Spaulding and
Julius Gerksch. and their guests IN Manor Park
They marched through the principal streets led by
the 18th Regiment Band. The parade was composed
follows: Hook and Ladder Company No J. Frank
Hardy foreman. Matthew W Bronson assistant;
Engine Company No. l. Charles A Singer foreman
Edward F. Campbell assistant: Hose Company No
]. James G. Mclaughlin foreman Charles McIOugh-
lin assistant: Life Saving and Protective Corps No
j, Matthew w. Bronson commander G NJ BAR
retto, jr., assistant; Ambulance Corps Dr. W +
Bullard surgeon, Drs. l.. A. Barber and Fordvca
assistants. As the hremen moved through the
manor with their natty uniforms Of red shirts and
blue and white duck trousers they were enthusi-
asucaly greeted with red fire and pyrotechnics
Many Of the cottages and hotels were lavishy deco
rated and the shade trees along the line OF march
were hung with Chinese and japanese lanterns
dinner followed at the Bevan. at which two
hundred hremen entertained Among the
guests or the Department were Manor Leslie
Sutherland and Chief Mucahcy. Of Yonkers. chief
BaXter, or MamarOneCk. Chief Winetts Assistant
Harrison " va "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-06
HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT The hoi Hi''

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOIEho'
,rpru ,prE-Professor Palmer c. RicKets' VI
rro, prrCKINGHAM-M Major General D. ~ nov"
arv, L. s A. retired), and Col John ho"a,u'
FIFTH AVENUE-Judge H. L. Marvin. Vi
Akron Ohio; Judge Fl. 3. Maynard, or "asl''i'e-
ton Court House. Ohio. and j. s. CaIVo, Oo'la ,
Rican Minister at Washington. Hll'oE -,
,,, Io,bron Of Corning ~ Y, ex-State Su-
ori,,erden, Of Prisons. HOLLAND-Robert +.
Ijnderman Of South Bethlehem lMPbHlAI-rH
Mayor D c. Robinson. OF Elmra MAMMA lA.'
-Ponsonby Ogle, OF London. MURRAY hlhl-''
Ranigan Of Providence. WALDORf-f'N-Ooh -
gresham F. g. Neidringhaus' OF d. lN
IIerhert Jernngham British Governor OF TRINIDAD;
nv r y Gravate L. s. n. and the Marquis or
San Vito OF Rome.