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EXTRA SESSION TALK.
Alleged That Sixty-One RepubH-
cans Are Willing to Caucus.

Los ANGELES, Aug. 1S.-The "Ev-
ening Express" to-day says: Sixty-one
Republican members, a majority of the
Legislature, have attached their sigma
lures TO an agreement TO go into eau
Gus in the event of an extra session
of the Legislature and abide by the re-
suit in the matter of the junior United
States Senatorship which has been va
cant in this State since March 4th.
Rumors of an extra session have been
floating up and down the State ever
since the regular session adjourned,
Governor Henry T. Gage invariably in
siSting when interrogated for publica-
Iion, that no such session was probable.
The leaders of the Republican party
have, however. felt that if the present
Senatorial vacancy were allowed to be-
come, an issue in the State campaign
next year the result might prove dis
astrous. With that end in view, a
thorough canvas is stated to have just
been completed Of every section of the
State, and everywhere the demand has
been for an extra session. Only when
these facts were made apparent to him
is the Governor said TO have finally con-
sented to an extra session, after having
y
both houses of the Legislature guar
antee that if the extra session were
held it would not last beyond ten days,
and a paper would be shown him,
signed by majority of the Republican
members. agreeing to decide the va
cant Senatorship in the old fashioned
way of regular party caucus. This
list of members, properly signed. has
cisco. 1t viii be delivered to Governor
Gage within a few days.
Should the call for the extra session
be issued, it will contain no reference
TO the vacant Senatorship. The os-
tensible reason for the extraordinary
session Will be to amend the Vrooman
Act. which under a recent decision of
the United States Supreme Court, has
resulted in a complete stop of street
improvements in every city and town
Of the State.
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WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Favorable for a Rise in Tempera-
ture To-Day.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 1S.-The fol-
lowing maximum temperatures were
reported from stations in California to-
day: Eureka IS. Fresno so, Los An
geles IA, Red Bluff So San Luis Obispo
"A, San Diego 6S. Sacramento SO, indie
pendence 76, Yuma 81.
San Francisco data: Maximum tenn
perature go. minimum y, mean 56.
The weather is generally cloudy along
the coast from San Francisco north
ward, elsewhere on the Pacific Slope
fair weather prevails. Light showers
occurred during the day at San Diego
and in Eastern Oregon.
The pressure has risen over the Pa
cific Slope, except in eastern portions of
Washington and Oregon, where there
has been a Slight fall.
The temperature has risen over
Northern and Central California,
Northern Nevada and Oregon; else
where it has fallen slightly
Conditions are favorable for fair and
somewhat warmer weather in Califor-
MIA Saturday.
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ASTORIA REGATTA.
Every Indication That Tt Will be
Most Successful.

ASTORIA, Aug. 1S.-Preparations
for the regatta meet in this city COM
mencing Monday next are about COM
plete, and outside oarsmen who expect
to compete in the various events are
arriving on every boat and train. The
California steamer brought the row.
ing crews from San Francisco and
other California points this morning.
and those from British Columbia and
Puget Sound are expected tomorrow.
The weather has settled, and there
is every indication that the regatta
will be most successful. The city is
decorated with bunting, and a gala
appearance is presented everywhere.
The field games of the Pacific North
west Association take place to-mor-
row. The majority of the athletes
from Seattle and Tacoma Athletic
Clubs, University of Washington, Sc
attic Y. NJ c. A and Multnomah Club
Of Portland, reached the city tonight
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The idaho Volunteers.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 1S.-Ad-
jutant General j. L. Weaver of Idaho
arrived here tonight from Boise City
as the advance guard of the delegation
which is soon to arrive to welcome
home the volunteers from Idaho. The
remainder of the delegation, which
consists of Governor Frank Steunen-
berg of Idaho and the members of his
staff, together with a number of prom
inent State officials left Boise to-day
for this city. AS they will travel by
way of Portland and come down from
there by water they are not expected
to arrive here much before the end OF
next week.
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was also President of the Oakland Gas
Light Company for a great many years.
He was appointed Regent of the
State University by the lamented Gov
ernor H. H. Haight in 1871, whose
friend and councillor he was for a
large number of years.
In 1879 Regent Martin, as a member
of the Committee on Education in the
Constitutional Convention, rendered in
estimable services to the charge which
he always had SO much at heart, the
State University His address before
that body was an important factor IN
carrying the report declaring the Uni
versity a public trust, and orda1nlng
that it shall be perpetually continued
under it's existing form and character
prescribed by the organic Act passed
March %, 1868.
Mr.. Martin leaves a widow and son.
His estate is valued at 81, 100000.
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Southern Pacific Officials.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1S.-A party of
Southern Pacific Railway officials, con-
sisting of J. c. Stubbs. Third Vice
President; E. O. Mccormack, Passenger
Traffic Manager: William Sproule,
Freight Traffic Manager; James Hors
burg, Assistant General Passenger
Agent. and Mrs j. C. Stubbs, arrived
in a special car from Ell Paso this morn
ing They have been attending a con-
ference between the officials of the
Southern Pacific, Santa Fe and Union
Pacific Railways held in the East. They
will remain at Santa Monica tonight,
and leave for the north tomorrow.
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THE SANTA FE ROAD.
Talk OF It's Building a Branch Line
Through Fruit Belt.

SUISUN tCal), Aug. 18.-A report is
being circulated here to the effect that
the Santa Fe Railroad Company has
been making inquiries here, relative to
the shipments made annually from the
fruit belt commencing from Winters
and vicinity and covering the orchard
lands to Suisun, with a view to build
ing railroad through the section
named. If carried out it is probable
the road will be extended to Collins
vile, where the Santa Fe owns / 800
feet of water front. From this point
it is surmised that ferryboat will be
run to Antioch to connect with the
Santa Fe branch in Contra Costa Coun-
ty. 1t is stated that in the near future
the plan of the projectors will be made
known, and Investigations made as to
inducements regarding rights of way.
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vegetarian colony at Placentia, was
found in a reservoir near the Hindes
place this morning. A note was found
near pile of the girls clothing, which
was addressed to her father, and stated
that she had been suffering from a
weak stomach and life had no pleasure
for her, and she hoped her father would
forgivet her. She was 70 years old, and
the last one of Hindes' children. Since
he started his colony his wife, two
daughters and two sons have died. One
of the sons was reported to have died
of starvation. The Coroner is holding
an inquest over the body.
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DREYFUS TRIAL.
Captain Guignet the First Witness
Called This Morning.

RENNES, Aug 19-The trial of
Dreyfus was resumed this Saturday
morning at $50, no special incidents
marking the opening of the proceed
ings
The first witness was Captain Guig-
net, an aide de camp at the Ministry
of War, who was commissioned by
General Gonse last year to classify and
arrange the different documents con-
nected with the Dreyfus, Esterhazy and
Picquart affair.
Captain Guignet declared that he
was convinced of the guilt of the ac-
cused.
LONDON NEWSPAPER COMMENT.
LONDON, Aug. 19.-The correspond
st should say if recondemnation of
Dreyfus We're not mathematically i'm
possible he would be condemned once
more in the interests of military disci-
pline. The Importance of yesterdays
and to-day's proceedings consists in the
fact that for the first time the French
army has been compelled to listen to
the whole truth
The Rennes correspondent of the
DAILY Telegraph" says: Estimating
the last days work / should say that
the blasts from the seven trumpets had
resounded in the air. and the walls
of Jericho had fallen. The clarion
tones of Colonel Picquart awakened
strange echoes in the judgment hall at
Rennes, echoes which shall not soon
die away"
The Paris correspondent of the
Times commenting on the impress
sion that the whole court-martial is
hostile to Dreyfus, says: Certainly
thus far there is no shadow of fresh
proof It seems impossible that man
condemned and branded on laboriously
constructed testimony but it must be
remembered that the judges are sol
diers, confronted by their chief. and
that the traditional tyranny of disci-
pline exerts a great pressure upon
them. Considering, moreover, that none
of the Generals has put forward the
slightest charge against Esterhazy and
that Roget speaks of him as Major.
Esterhazy, whereas he styles Colonel
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Town of PIaCerViIIe Almost Wiped
Out of Existence.
The pgsineSS Portion Destroyed and Nearly
All the Residences.
Losses Estimated at a Quarter of a
Million Dollars, Many People
Losing Everything They Possess
ed-The Fire Caused by the
Overturning of a Lamp.

BOISE Qdaho), Aug. 1S.-Last night
the town of Placerville. in Boise Coun-
ty, was wiped out by fire. The busi-
ness portion of the place was destroy
ed, and most of the residences. The
loss is estimated at $250,000.
The fire was caused by the overturn-
ing of a lamp in Veasey's Hall. There
was no means of fighting the fire, and
the conhagration was soon beyond con-
troll
Many people lost everything. Provi-
sions and clothing have been sent from
Boise for the relief of the sufferers, and
a considerable amount of money has
been collected for their benefit.
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The Death of Franey.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 1S.-The
death of Pugilist Jim Franey will
doubtless cause a great reaction in the
carnival of pugilism with which this
city has been surfeited during the past
eighteen months. Popular sentiment is
rising against the sport, and seven
members of the Board of Supervisors
have expressed themselves individually
as against granting any more permltS
for boxing contests of the character
promoted by the National, EXCELSIOR
and other clubs.
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RAIL ACCIDENT.
A Passenger Train Reported to
Have Gone Into a River.

TExARKANA CTex.), Aug. 10. A
message has just been received here
to the effect that a north-bound pas
burg and Gulf Railroad went into Lit
tie River, fifty miles north of here. a
switch engine with crew has left for
the scene. The wreck is between sta
tions, and it is not known how much
of the train went off the bridge. 1t is
known, however, that the baggage,
mail and express cars went in.
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New Railway.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1S.-The state
ment was made at the Santa Fe Rail-
way headquarters here to-day that
new company called the Santa Fe and
Grand Canyon Railway Company has
already begun the construction of a
railway. sixty-five miles in length, from
Williams. A T., to the Grand Canyon
of the Colorado. Active operations have
been going on for twenty days, and
twelve miles of road bed from Williams
are graded. The company is financed
by Lombard, Good & Co. of New York.
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Power Companies Consolidated.

Los ANGELES. Aug. 1S.-The South
ern California Power Company, Pasa-
dena Electric Light and Power Com
pany and the Edison Electric Company
of this city have consolidated Articles
of incorporation of the Edison General
Electric Company of Los Angeles,
which is7 the name of the new company.
will be filed in few days The capital
stock viii be ST 10000. and bonds TO
that amount Will be issued to carry 3
per cent interest and take the place of
the bonds of the three companies now
out and bearing & per cent interest
The new company has a three years
contract for lighting the city of Po-
mona and will build at once transmits
sion line to Anaheim. Fullerton, Orange
and Santa Ana AT Santa Ana a new
electric plant will be installed.
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Estate of Aaron wo1fson.

LOS ANGELES, Aug 1S.-The Pub
lie Administrator has asked for letters
of administration on the estate of
Aaron Wolfson, late Of st. Louis,
travelling man, who committed suicide
In this city three weeks ago. The es-
tate consists of a $4,000 insurance
policy 1t is said Wolfson took out the
policy in the name of young lady
whom he intended to marry. The
match was broken off, and Wolfson
committed suicide shortly after.
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Picquart as Monsieur Picquart and

Ficquart as Monsieur Picquart and
Major Hartmand as Monsieur Hart
mand, although the latter is still in
his regiment, while Esterhazy and
Picquart have been removed from the
army, there is evidently some mystery.
People are constantly anxious to see
every veil removed SO that human con-
science may not be perturbed by some
fresh and perhaps irreparable troubleg'
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Hearing of Mcconnell Postponed.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 1S-Frank
Mcconnell. the pugilist, who was re-
sponsible for the death of Jim Franey,
who died yesterday. as a result of
beating administered by Mcconnell be-
fore the National Club on Wednesday
night. with all the other sports close
ly connected with the affair, appeared
before Judge Conlan for arraignment,
but owing to the fact that the inquest
will not be held until tomorrow the
hearing went over until Thursday.
The record-union., 1899-08-19
Fishing Boat Run Down.

SEATTLE, Aug 1S.-A fishing boat
two men was run into
Thursday night by the steamer North
Pacific near the mouth of the Frazer
River. One of the occupants, David
Gordon. was drowned He is said to
have formerly lived in Shasta County,
Cal. His companion, Louis Smart, was
picked up by the North Pacific.
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The Southern Pacific Contribution.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1S.-The
Southern Pacific Railway Company to-
day sent a check of 50, 500 to the FL
nance Committee of the Reception
Board having in charge the arrange
ments for the homecoming of the Cal
ifornia volunteers. The sum so far
subscribed by citizens and others is
nearing the $4,000 mark, and the COM
mittee is hopeful it will pass the S50.-
600 mark before subscriptions cease.
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More Troops Arrive.

A party of 365 recruits from Tenres-
see for the Thirty-sixth and Thirty
seventh United States Regiments in
the Philippines, passed through this
city yesterday morning, en- route to
Manila by the way of San Francisco.
The record-union., 1899-08-19
Popular Priced
Toilet Soaps
3 cakes for 25c

For general use the above
priced soaps usually find great,
est favor, particularly when You
get a perfectly milled, lasting
and delicately perfuned article
for that money. That's the sort
this is; assorted cakes in the
box-violet, heIiotrope, lilac,
tuberose, glycerine and brown
Windsor for a choice.
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CITY of Sydney Sails.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1S.-The
City of Sydney, bound for Manila,
sailed tonight The Sydney takes $50
men out to Manila The officer in COM
mand of the marines and the recruits
is Major Elliott of the marines. There
was also on board Captain Albright,
Twenty fifth Infantry; Lieutenant E.
F. Kohler, Ninth Cavalry, and Lieu
tenant Parker of the Twenty-fifth In
fantry
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Women's S Cotton
MOreen Skirts
Priced S1.OO

just unpacked and on first dis
play, very handsome collection
of women's cotton moreen
skirts, with deep Spanish
hounce and two ruf1es, piped
with black, with contrast
ing bright shades Of green,
violet, new blue, cerise, tur-
quoise, gray, is very striking in
effect; there's black also among
the lot; the best value for ST
ever shown.
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An Aged Man Suicides

LOS ANGELES. Aug. 1s-Marshal
Franklin, Us years of age, whe came
to California in 1Sig, committed suicide
by shooting himself in the head this
morning. He was single. and had been
working as gardner. He had been
drinking heavily. ~.5-
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Sateen Covered
Comforts
Priced So. so

There's a choice in a lot of
comforts, as well as in all else.
This is line of beauties, some
prettier than others, too;
covered with heavy twil1ed sa-
teen; filed with the finest pure
white cotton and quilted; they
are double bed size, and beauti-
full floral patterns in bright col
orings
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New Flannelettes
Priced lOc ward

Prettier than ever this / all,
and regardless of the raise in
price of cotton, better values
were never placed at your COM
mand at this price. They're of
a heavily heeced sort, and good
weight, light, medium and dark
colors, combined in plaids,
checks and stripes; new styles
and attractive in kind and
price.
The record-union., 1899-08-19
Thymena
Toilet Soaps
Special at i5c cake

A high-grade toilet soap at a
very low price is the base of in
terest in this item. Thymena
soap is made by Colgate & Co.,
is delightfully."- perfumed with
most refined and lasting odors.
The size of the cake is conven-
lent for use.
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Lot 2
For Misses
at ST so

Are the velvet Tam O'Shanter
crown style, with the golf brim
of felt, velvet bound on edge,
folded band around with bow at
left side, inserted with two
quills; very jaunty.
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Was Probably Stolen.

Police Sergeant Dolan last night
found a hand-truck at Second and I
streets. for which an owner is wanted.
It is supposed some one stole and then
abandoned it.
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Lot 3
For Misses
at 81 so

Are fine fur felt go1fng hats, in
dark colors, very handsome; the
brim bound with velvet, and
folded band Of bright plaid silk
around, terminating with
rosette, with quill inserted.
Cali and inspect these styles.
We are pleased to show the
variety, whether you purchase
or not.
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A Yonng Woman Suicides.

FULLERTON, Aug. lS.-.The dead
body of Miss Lille Hindes. daughter of
a man named Hindes. who conducts
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The St. Paul at Seattle.

SEATTLE, Aug. 1S.-The transport
ST. Paul arrived from San Francisco
tonight
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ITEMS
Gray H. lerwear
Priced soc

This is one of the new lines
just in for Fall and Winter
wear; a value which will be
rare surprise when you've seen
what style of garments SOC will
purchase. This wear is of a mot
tied gray color, heeced with
white, patent seams doub1y
stitched; both shirts and draw
ers as perfectly finished as high
grade goods.
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The Best Prescription for Malaria

and Fever is a bottle of Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine
in tasteless form. No. cure-no pay.
Price, Soc
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Handsome
New Comforts
Priced $500

These are much handsomer
than the others we've just told
you of, and although all are
pretty, it's worth while to
choose while the assortment is
complete; they, too, are covered
with rich co1ored and patterned
heavy sateen ON one side, and
have plain nearsi1k ON the re-
verse side; filled with the finest
OF white cotton, quilted and
tackled also with pink tufts.
Just uncased.
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For Misses
at SI.25

Are go1fng hats, in soft shade
of gray, with medium brim
stitched ON edge, and folded
sash of fancy cream silk around,
with soft knot at side, through
which large gray eagle quill is
inserted.
The record-union., 1899-08-19
Mems Half Hose
Priced 125C pair

New arrivals these, and a win
dow full of them for your in
spection, reinforced by hundreds
OF dozens of like kinds at fur
nishing goods section; they're
direct from factory to you, and
the best 121ac values which can
be offered you in a seamless,
comfortable sock. in four col
ors-brown, tan, ecru and black
The record-union., 1899-08-19

ION TORE
OUR BIG RECEIVING ROOM

the busiest the house these days. and the following items but brief hint
the pouring and frightening department.
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AT THE HOSPITALS.
injured Carried to Various Places to Be
 Cared For.

New York; March 1.-The first ambulance call was turned into Bellevue, and wfthiA few minutes half dozen hurry calls were sent in, taking out the entire force. of, am balances and most of the house stag. The ambulance returned in an incredibly short time, the driver urging his horse af fall speed, and the animal was white with foam
 Mrs. Simmons was carried to one or tl' wards, where her injuries, consisting Of se- rious burns about the face and breast, wer' dressed. 'V < Hardly had this ambulance been taket' out of the way when another drew up t. the gates. It was in the lead of a racing caravan of ambulances, the like of whici, is seldom seen. The second ambulance eon tained Mrs. James s. Kirk, 75 years old the widow of the founder of the big Chicago soap establishment Mrs Kirk was earriet. to a ward where she died wlthoin a few minutes, just as her daughter reached the hospital, where she had come in a cab.
 In the wake of the ambulance came dozen cabs and coaches containing persons less grievously injured. The news of the disaster had spread through the hospital wards and the excitement was intepsa' -
 Scores of people came to Bellvue hospital to inquire for injured or missing friends.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

Every available employe of the great in- stitution and all surgeons who could be se- cured were drafted into service to bind up tho wounds of the injured. Many of those who were brought patients to the hos pital showed remarkable fortitude amidst their intense suffering. They gave way to let the attending surgeons administer to those whose cases were of a graver nature. Ono pretty woman insisted on having the surgeon to attend to a fellow sufferer be- fore he had finshed binding up her leg, which had been fractured. Miss Alice Price, sister of former Governor Price of Georgia was one of those taken to Bellevue and she is suffering critically from her in- irries and shock She had jumped from one of the upper floors and her condition IS very serious.
 Mrs Mary Kirk Haskins. daughter or Mrs. Kirk who died at Bellevue. left the hospital after having slight burns attended. Sho returned in a cab later in hysterieal condition. Mrs Nellie Thomas, the assist ant bousekeeper. had a miraculous escape from death She was at work on the sixth floor when tho fire broke out. She ran to tho stairs and found escape shut off At the elevator shaft she was met by flames She then ran to a window and threw out a rope which was placed. there for such emergencies and climbed down hand under hand until within thirty feet of the ground. IIoce she became unconscious and fell the remaining distance.
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author All of them got out, assisted. by two men, but they don't know how. They lost everything except the clothes they wore.
 The loss of the contents of the building is almost complete. The salvage men man. aged to save S20, 1000 worth of paintings on the first floor of the hotel but very little else was saved. Many of the guests who lived at the Windsor lost valuable jeweiry and bric-a-brac and furnishings, among them being F. F. Flower, nephew Of ex- Governor Flower, who. among other things lost a package of jewelry valued at $So,oOV.
 The loss on the hotel is estimated at about $1 GOO 900. All the papers and books of the hotel are believed to have been saved. Up to midnight the ruins had nst cooled off sufficiently to allow search for bodies. A big force of men is now at the ruins ready to begin the search as soon as possible. It is believed by both firemen and police that there are number of bodies in the ruins.