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The record-union., 1899-08-08
SEIZURE OF CANADIAN SHIPS
Has Raised an Intricate Question
in International Law.

PORT TOWNSEND (Wash.), Aug. {.
The recent seizure of several Can
adam fishing vessels by the revenue
launch Guard in the vicinity of Point
Roberts and Blaine for fishing in Amer
lean waters, has raised some intricate
points in international law.
1t is claimed that there is no law
which prohibits foreign vessels from
fishing in American waters, and under
this claim the British Embassy at
Washington made a demand on the
United States for the immediate re-
lease of the vessels. The case was re-
ferred here for investigation, and the
revenue officers say the vessels were
seized for landing nets in American
waters without complying with the Gus,
toms laws by entering their certificates.
This explanation was not satisfactory.
and advice by wire from the Treasury
Department at Washington says that
United States Consul Smith at Victoria
has been ordered to proceed to Point
Roberts and Blaine Immediately for the
purpose of making a thorough investi-
cation, and report without delay to the
Department.
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THE SECOND oREGoNs.
Was Mustered Out of the United
States Service Yesterday.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. THE Sec
ond Oregon Regiment was mustered
out of the service of Uncle Sam to-
day. Each man received his discharge
papers from the mastering officer,
and passed on to the Paymaster, who
gave each soldier what money was
due him.
AS the men were assembled for the
last time previous to their dissolution
as a regiment, their commander Cen
eral Owen Summers, addressed them
with a few words of farewell and adj
vice. He cautioned them not to do
anything in the short time that re-
mains before they are finally dis
banded to reflect on the excellent rec
ord they have made, and also to be on
the lookout that no one should take
undue advantage of them.
General Summers, who is very pop
ular, was enthusiastically cheered by
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Art DENNIS
121c and 15C ward

We would call attention to
two very special values in the
aforementioned fabrics, In
new handsome patterns and col
orings. These goods are "a
inches wide, and are much used
for cushion and furniture COW
erings, for curtains, draperies,
ETC.; the patterns are floral and
foliage, In large design, con-
trasttng ground co1orings of
tan, brown, red, canary and var
ious blues and greens; very at
tractive and really handsome.
The l215c style is plain on one
side and figured on one side; the
15c kind figured on both sides.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
EQUALIzERS ASSESS ROADS
STATE BOARD FINISHES ITS
RAILWAY WORK.
Valuations Are Increased q Few
Millions on Some of the
Companies.

The State Board of Equalization met
yesterday morning for the purpose of
fixing the value of railroads in the
State. Mr.. Toland suggested that the
board proceed to tabulate the main
facts concerning each road, in order,
before fixing values or comparing
roads with one another. By motion
this method of procedure was adopted,
and the first road taken up was the
California Pacific, and the other roads
of the Southern Pacific system fol-
lowed. Then came all of the other
roads of the State. The first few
hours work of the board, therefore,
consisted largely in the comparison Of
figures and other data by members who
were determined to start with a clear
and undisputed field of figures before
them.
The inquiry chiefly concerned mile
age, interest, bonded debts, cost of
maintenance of road, equipments and
rolling stock-and finally the question
of net earnings was decided.
After tabulating the figures (hereto-
fore published in the Record Union')
so as to expedite references the board
began the consideration of valuations.
Mr.. Toland said that the earnings Of
roads should be the guide and touch
stone in assessing.
Then some roads would hardly be
assessed at ALL" said L. H. Brown.
There are roads that will barely be
kept on our books" returned Mr.. To-
land.
The forenoon was now spent, and an
adjournment was taken until 1:3O.
Early in the afternoon session Chair
man Brown disagreed with Mr.. Toland
as to the way betterments should be
treated. "Betterments in the nature
of requirements should not be treated
as earnings" said the Chairman. Moth
ing more was said on that subject I'M
til the investigation had gone further.
A large part of the afternoon session
was consumed in segregating those
parts of the roads which are assessed
by counties from those features which
come under the Jurisdiction Of the
board. oec =
The evening session was devoted to
determining values, and the following
findings of fact were agreed on in
advance:
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FACTS AGREED ON BY THE BOARD.
ROAD.

The blanks herein not filled were
either such as went untitled for lack of
reports, or because the board had not
time to complete the figures. Some of
the companies had no bonded debts,
some no net earnings. In some coun-
ties it was too complicated process
to arrive at the correct figures as to
county assessments. In the case OF
the county assessments of the Southern
Pacific Railway Company's property
Mr. Toland and Mr.. Beamer got differ
ent totals after much figuring, so they
split the difference, with the result
reported in the table.
Some amusement was created when
the Fresno County Assessors report on
the Valley Road was read. He had
assessed the franchises at 4,OD0
though the assessment of franchises is
wholly the province of the State
Board.
1t was past 10 o'clock when the
boards members agreed on the fig
ures. all day mad evening having been
consumed in tallying data, so as to see
that each member acted from the same
data This cleared away, motions be-
gan for fixing assessments.
cific. but Mr. Beamer moved that the
roads of the Southern Pacific system be
assessed under the same names as last
year. The motion carried. Mr. To-
lands vote being the only dissenting
one. He held that the property should
be assessed in the name of the South
ern Pacific Railway Company.
Mr. Colgan moved that the California
Pacific be assessed at $17,117 mile, as
last year. No second. Mr.. Beamer
moved to assess it $2,131 800. or S19.OOO
a mile Toland amended the motion
so as to make it 81, 25O,OO0. Mr.. Beam
er accepted and the motion carried
unanimously.
Mr.. Beamer moved to assess the
Central Pacific the same as last year.
S13 100000 Toland amended to make
it $15.OOOOOO, but the amendment was
not seconded, so Toland moved to
make it $14,OOO,0OO The original mo-
ton was then carried.
t. H. Brown moved that the North
ern California Railway be assessed
1914 500, or $500 a mile. Mr. Ioland
amended to assess the road Szoooo d
mile. or 81, 100000 on the ground that
IT'S bonded debt is in excess OF SAo,oUu
a mile. and that it pays big interest,".
There was no second, and Mr.. Toland
reduced to 100000, 100000, $780,
600 and 100000. He got no SECONDS
TO any of his motions, and Mr.. Brown 8
motion carried.
Mr.. Beamer moved that the North
ern Railway be assessed at $3,374,3IO.
or SO. 900 a mile. Mr.. Toland moved
an amendment making the assessment
81, 100000, or about $2o,Ooo mile. no
second; and he dropped million
dollars. at a time until he got to
S4.gUO,UOO. ME-. Beamers molten car
ried.
Mr.. colgan, moved that the South
Pacific Coast Railway be assessed
81 .OO9, $50, the same as last year. Mr..
roland movedtto amend by making the
assessment $1I153, go, and Chairman
Brown seconded the motion Tue
anendment was lost and the original
motion carried
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assessed $780, eco in spite the Mr.. To-
lands proposal of $500. 1000, which was
last years figure.
MIR. Beamer moved that the San
Francisco and San Joaquin Valley road
be assessed at 2,124,92O or $1,000 a
mile Mr.. Toland agreed to the mo-
ton, and it was passed unanimously.
l.. Fl. Brown moved that the Nevada
County N G. Railway be assessed
100000, the same as last year. Mr..
, Toland amended to make it S112.oOO.
and Mr.. Brown accepted the amend.
ment, which was adopted on the ground
that the road earns $1,000 a mile.
L. H. Brown moved to reduce the Car
son and Colorado Railway to $i2O,OOU.
All agreed, and the motion vas car
ried.
Mr.. Colgan moved that the Nevade,
California and Oregon be assessed at
$125, ZOO.
The following roads were then as
sessed:
Pajaro Valley Consolidated Railway.
100000; Pacific Coast Railway, $780,
OO0 Alameda and San Joaquin, $40
$780, Gualala River Railroad, 100000;
California and Nevada Railway, So0,'
coo: Sierra Railway of California, $751;
coo; Sierra Valley Railway. $53,125;
San Francisco and San Mateo Electric
Railway, $15O,OO0; Randsburg Railway
Company, 100000.
{ Toward the close of the session Mr..
Toland agreed with his brother mem
bers, especially regarding small roads,
and at 1870 (midnight), the last as
sessment was made. that of the Pull
man Palace Car COmDanV
The tables accompanying this re-
port show at a glance the data the
board worked on as well as it's con.
illusions:
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Elwood and Surf Road.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. George
Croker, Second Vice President of the
Southern Pacific. will leave here Thurs
day for Santa Barbara to make a per-
sonal inspection of the f1fty-f1ve miles
of projected road between Elwood and
Surf, generally known as the Coast Line
Gap. By the first of next month rails
will have been laid seventeen miles
down the coast from Surf to a place
known as Kalama viaduct. No rails
have yet been laid Immediately north
of Elwood on the other side of the gap,
but much heavy work in the way OF
fills and cuts has been done all along
the line
The record-union., 1899-08-08
WEATHER CONDITIONS,
Temperatures Below the Normal In
California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. THE fol,
lowing maximum temperatures were re-
ported from stations in California to-
day: Eureka IS. Fresno 81, Los An
geles 1S, Red Bluff 49, San Luis Obispo
16, San Diego IS. Sacramento TS, indie
pendence 81, Yuma 100
San Francisco data: Maximum tenn
perature 60, minimum 81. mean 81.
The pressure continues low over the
greater portion of the Pacific Slope
The usual summer low prevails over
Arizona, and a trough extends north
ward through Nevada. joining a Sec
ond low over Idaho.
The temperature has risen slightly
over Utah and Southern Nevada 1t
has fallen over Oregon and Southern
Washington. Throughout California
the temperatures are from 6 to s de,
grees below the normal
Showers are reported in Northern
Nevada and in Idaho.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENTS.
Restaurant Robbed.

About 1 o'clock this morning, when
the proprietor of the Shanghai restau-
rant, on Third street, between and j.,
had stepped downstairs for moment
someone entered the place and stole the
money till, which contained So in
money and a number of meal tickets.
The till was found later in a doorway
nearby, but the thief had made good
his departure.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Mr.. Greenough vindicated.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. Mrs. Jennie
Greenough has been vindicated by the
members of her order of the charge
of theft made against her by Mrs. Mar
tin, the lady commander of Hive No.
J, Ladies of Maccabees, of this city
Mrs Martin was suspended for period
of six months for her part in the af.
fair. 1t is necessary to have two
thirds vote for expulsion. and the vote
was found insufficient to put Mrs. Mar
tin out of the hive. She was therefore
sentenced to six months suspension
from the lodge. Mrs. Martin imme-
diately appealed to the. Supreme Com
mander, Mrs. Hollister. of Detroit.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
FOREST RESERVES.
A Stop to be Put to Pasturing
Sheep on Them.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. THE De-
partment of the Interior intends to
wage war on the sheep owners who
have been trespassing on the Govern
ment forest reserves of California. The
first step was taken to-day, when AS
sistant United States District Attorney
Banning filed an information in the
United States District Court against
Frank Dibart, a well-known Sheep
owner of Inyo County. He is charged
with having allowed his sheep to Craze
on the Sierra forest reserve in Inyo
County.
An information will also be filed
against P. Beaudrant of Bridgeport. He
is accused of having two bands of
sheep of 1000 each on the Stanislaus
reserve and of lighting signal fires in
the forest at night and leaving them
burning.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
ROYAL ss*Sts
~ ABSOLUTELY PURE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
IBSClU1EN PURE
aovAl sAk.Ne eowoea oo., NEW WORK.

Chairman Brown moved that the
Southern Pacific Railway be assessed
$4,000 a mile, or $15,5OO,OOO "a little
over $4,000, and Mr.. Beamer Sec
onded the motion Mr. Toland stated
that the road had a bonded debt OF
$3o, 54S per mile, hence he moved An
amendment assessing the road at SOL
100000. There being no second he
dropped to 2770O,0O0.
Chairman Brown explained that he
believed all properties in the State are
assessed lower than the railway COM
panies, and only at a 1.-THE of their
value. Until other properties We're
brought up, he for one. would refuse
to raise railroad assessments very
much. 1t would be unjust
Mr.. Toland replied that he did not
believe fruit lands and other property
under assessed. He thought the coun-
ties might be equalized after the as
sessment of the railroads. He thought
the Southern Pacific Railway Com
pany was earning 6 per cent. on
valuation of SAT 1913 a mile, and that
the whole system of roads could stand
a tax on valuation of $4,000
mile.
Mr. Beamer believed the roads were
earning more than they should be
allowed to earn, but that fact should
not be charged to the Board of Equali-
zation-possibly to the Railway Com
missioners.
Mr.. Toland dropped on his amend
ments till he had reached $1S,OOO,OOU.
but there were no seconds, and Chair
man Browns motion of $15, 10000 car
ried.
The Southern California Motor Road
was by unanimous consent assessed at
100000, the same as last year.
Mr.. Colgan moved that the San Fran
cisco and North Pacific be assessed at
81 ,935, 5000, but Mr.. Toland amended
to $4,000 mile, or the sum or
S2.479S00, on the ground that 1t is
rich road, now making large earnings,
6 per cent. on a heavy capitalization
Mr. Colgan finally agreed to accept
50 100000 as his figure (on Tolands
amendmenD, whereupon the road was
assessed at $2,000,O00.
Mr.. Colgan moved that the Southern
California Railway be assessed at 3D.
100000. Mr. Toland thought the sum
far too low, as the road had earned
S542. 952 net He. therefore, offered an
amendment that the road be assessed
at $4,000,000. Again he dropped to
X3. 100000, but the original motion pre-
vailed.
Mr.. Beamer moved that the Santa
Fe Pacific assessment stand, as before.
at 1884 600 Mr.. Brown offered an
amendment to reduce it to Sl,2lZuUo.
no second. and the original motion
stood. Mr.. Toland agreeing to it and
saying it was high in comparison with
other assessments.
The North Pacific Coast ROAD was
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Los ANGELES EXPRESS,
South-Bound Train Thought to
Have Met With Accident.

FRESNO, Aug. S.-The Los Angeles
express, southbound, due here at 1:i5
this (Tuesday) morning, is supposed to
be wrecked. She left Dos Palos on
time, but at 2 a. m. had not yet reached
Mendoza, the next station. The local
agent here processes not to know the
cause of the delay. The northbound
overland train No. 8 was sent over the
struction on West Side line.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Agricultural Directors.

Governor Gage has appointed the fol-
lowing named parties to be Agricui-
tural Directors of District No. 81, Mo
doc County: John E. Rakes, j. II
Stewart, William Mullins, Q. P. Klst-
Ter, J. E. Niles, c. E. Crowder, Ed
Sessions and L. Adams
Also: c. r. Splivala and Walter
Hobart Directors of District No. y,
Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Postal Clerks For Manila.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. IF L.
Stocking, formerly Assistant Postmas-
ter at Tacoma. will leave for Manila
on the Morgan City Thursday with five
assistants, Edwin T. Spillman of Sac.
ramento, w. A. Shannon of Los An
geles. Charles B. Franklin of Portland
and Tobias Eppstein and Oscar Schultz
of San Francisco. They go to assist
Postmaster Vail in the Philippines.
The record-union., 1899-08-08

Oakland; w. ]. Flynn. St. Louis; John
Thompson, F. E. Dunlap, Stockton;
B. Lehy, Phil Lippett. S. Hollub, L..
Jackson, San Francisco; o. w. Could
lin Fort Wayne. H. w, Friedlandef.
San Francisco: Ed. E. Desmulle, city.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Balbriggan
Underwear
m
Reduced to SOC

This item tells Of the very SUI
perior values in two styles of
mems ideal summer undershirts
and drawers, now on display in
show window, at the quoted re-
duced price SOC the garment.
Both lines are well finished,
perfect fitting, ribbed garments;
one, the plain natural ba1brig-
gan color, ecru; the other, with
light blue hair-line stripes.
Piece out your wardrobe for
balance of season now.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Embroideries
Reduced to 33c

These embroideries are of
heavy cambria, 9 and 10 inches
in width, with 4 and S inches
depth, of heavy openwork pat
terms of new designs. The edges,
which are well finished to with
stand many q laundering, con-
sidered with all else, particu-
larry adapts it to use on ladies'
muslin undergarments for ruff
filings.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Electric Storm at Chico.

CHICO, Aug An electrical storm
of unusual severity prevailed here for
two hours last night. During the
storm a yearling colt following a wagon
near town was killed by lightning, and
a family of six, riding in the wagon,
were stunned by the shock. Rain fell
heavily for few minutes, the precip-
itation being z of an inch. Much
fruit was exposed, but very little dam
age was reported to either fruit or
grain.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Insertions
Reduced to lOc and
125c ward

openwork patterns, all pretty,
desirable and new; many Of
them will combine nicely with
the wide 33c embroidery, and
will also be found to be the
wanted styles of insertion so
1avishly and attractively used
this season as garniture for
wash waists and skirts.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Three Millions Of Gold.

VANCOUVER B. c., Aug. THE
steamer Rosalie. in last night with
$50 passengers, brings in the neighbor-
hood of S3,OO0,0O0 in gold. Accord
ing to the estimate of Canadian Gold
Commissioner Ogilvie, the output of
the Klondike mines this year will be
$40, 900. 900.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Auction Sale.

Bell, auctioneer. will sell at 2 p. M.
sharp to-day, on the premises, 14l1ka }
street. an upper fiat of rooms, consist.
ing of furniture. household goods, beds,
holdings, chairs, carpets. rugs, lace cur
tains, dining tables. crockery, etc.
The record-union., 1899-08-08

the men of his command.
The regiment will remain in camp
until tomorrow afternoon. Then they
will assemble in a body and proceed
to the ferry, thence to the trains for
home. They will be escorted by some
of the commands in camp.
The record-union., 1899-08-08

Illl'll2I l7l E{1!li3l|
SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE
Black ParasoIs
Reduced to CSC

Two sorts Of parasols COM
bined at one reduced price mark
in this Offering. The sunshade,
with its liberal protective
spread; and the coaching para
sol. with its manifold adjust
ments, for convenience sake;
both paragon frames, gloria
covered, with neat black ebo-
nized sticks.
Using time for these for many
days yet.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Embroidered Swiss
'KerChiefS
Reduced to 12C

See show window at left of
entrance, containing this mass
of dainty, sheer, snowy white
ness, at a price one-third less
than actual value; they're pref
ti1y embroidered swiss bits,
which you'll find equally as
tempting in appearance as in
price.
Now is the time to replenish.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Case Of Smallpox ON Board.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. IA case
of smallpox was reported from the
British bark Inveramsay to-day The
case developed on Saturday. The In-
veramsay arrived here nine days ago
from Antwerp with a general cargo
The health officers have quarantined
the vessel temporarily.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Hotel Arrivals.

The following were the arrivals at the
Golden Eagle Hotel yesterday: S. A.
Burt, r. 8. Keck. New York; HI. w.
Kelly, Los Angeles: T. O. Hilbourn.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Death Of a Physician.

SANTA BARBARA, Aug. 7.-Dr. III.
c. lessen, author of many standard
medical works. died to-day Of heart
failure.
The record-union., 1899-08-08

For medicinal purposes drink Glen
brook sour mash whisky Theo.
Blauth, 403 K street. Tel. 29H
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Unbleached Bal
briggan Socks
At l2bC

This style of sock is favored
by many, owing to their depend
ability and natural color;
they're fine even gauge, full reg
ular finish, perfect fitting and
elastic; values you usually pay
considerably more for than
121bc.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Prescription for Malaria

The Best Prescription for Malaria
and Fever is bottle of Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic 1t is simply iron and quinine
in a tasteless form. No cure-no pay.
Price, Soc. 10y
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Ladies' Tan
Outing Shoes
Reduced to S1.75

One small line Of ladies' tan
colored outing shoes, lace style,
medium round toe, cloth tops to
match; sizes 211a to 6. Regular
$3.50 and $500 values, to close
out at $1.75.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
Witch Hazel
Reduced to 1OC bottle

Do not overlook securing a Csc
pint bottle Of witch hazel, while
it's yours at l9c the bottle. It
is one Of summertime's most eff
ficient lotions for many pur-
poses, and should be in every
family.
The record-union., 1899-08-08
The ACCIDENT NEAR
BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
Twenty-Five People Dead and a
Dozen Badly Injured
The Result Of the Disaster to the Trolley
Car Last Sunday.

Many Theories Advanced Regard
ing the Cause Of the Tragedy,
but Not Until the Coroner's
Jury Has Completed the Inves-
LEGATION Will the True Facts be
Known.
The Marshall republican., 1899-12-22

The Farmers Mutual Fire & Light.
ming Insurance Company Of Saline
County, Missouri, has been in busi-
ness for four years ending Sept 10th,
isa9. They have insured during that
time 5000, 900 20 worth Of property In
the county The business OF the com
pany Is growing rapidly each year;
every loss has been promptly paid and
no assessments made. We are the
only company doing strictly farm
business in the county, We have no
agents Ia the field, and all applica.
tions are taken by directors For par
ticulars. call on l. II Tucker, Secretary,
South Side Public Square, Marshall.
Mo. Directors: + Stoufrer, Pres, Nap
ton; Arthur Iupp. Marshall: tobt
Smith, Miami; Henry Terrell, Elm
weed; = Newell. Marshall; = a.
Bencdick Nap,on; II / Gaines. Mar
shall; " e Gaines. Slater; John
Yeagle, Marshall: : T. Houston.
Malta Bcnd, I. II Tucker, Mar.
shall, Mo.
The Marshall republican., 1899-12-22
dew Telephones.

The new telephone wire is now up
between this place and Marshall. hut
IL will probably be three weeks before
II Is strung across the river. The old
wind mill tower, which Dulaney Bros.
sold the city for the water works, will
be put up on the Carroll county side
TO suspend the wire from tina, side to
n proper height. Miami News.
The Saline County Telephone com
pany has completed the erection Of
its poles to Gillian aud is nov ready
to string the wire. Slater Hustler.
The Marshall republican., 1899-12-22

lee y. Wiley sold la'cly for !. G..
Sappington, lots 0 ands In block "a"
OF English's second addition to Mar.
shall. to 4. a. Montgomery, for
sij75.
Also for Joseph Jscoby, ioi acres
Ia the North par, Of the County, To H.
r. oui-cnbcrry for 1880.
Also to Thomas l.. Baker. for whom
he had sold his farm Of 100 acres near
Nj. Leonard, Mo-, to Connor Morris,
Of Kentucky. for $500, he sold 40
ucrcs, Of land near saltwater, okla.
homa for $3.50.
The Marshall republican., 1899-12-22
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n" our '"r'her r""oor' Hhoulh ,sse
huNah'nsr "' u'e unprecedented club
p'hs "H'r VIZ 'his year make when
'h''uu'' WIN 'ils paper Ihe ksn.ss
Ci,y Live stock Indicator, its Special
Farmers institute. editions. Tn, porj.
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