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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL.
Will Foot Up Total Of About
Seventy.Oue Million Dollars.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The urgent
deficiency appropriation bill, the first
of the important supply bills for Gov
eminent expenses, is practically made
up, and the total will amount to about
100000. The items have already
been sent in by the several depart
ments, and these are being put to-
gether, so that the Appropriation Com
mittee will be able to submit the bill
to the House soon after it assemblies.
Some of the deficiency items required
for the War Wepartment are very
large, that for transportation, troop
ships, etc., being $20,000,OOO; subsist-
ence, $3,0OO,00O; pay, etc., Of the army,
$15, 1885, 32; Quartermaster's supplies,
81, 100000.
Other amounts are: Temporary en-
ployes of War Department, Sl5O,OOO;
Signal Service, for apparatus, war bal
looms, etc, $165.0O0; balloon house at
Fort Meyer, Va, $4,000; horses for
cavalry and artillery, $25O,OOO; bar
racks and quarters, $l,OOO,OOO; cloth
ing, camp and garrison equippage, S2,-
100000; bringing home the remains OF
officers and soldiers who die abroad,
100000; manufacture of arms, S2UO,-
UOO; ordnance supplies, SooU,UUO; meu-
ical and hospital departments, $5OO,O0O.
The $15, 1873, 1874 already enumerated
for pay account includes items of 3D.
1871, 149 for pay of enlisted men, 3D.
| 0OO 600 travel allowance on discharges,
| 81 100000 clothing allowance on dis
| charges, and 81, 524, rs as additional 20
per cent on pay of enlisted men.
| The main Navy Department items are
as follows: Ordnance, $230,OOO; coal
and other equipment, $4,000; preser-
walton and completion of vessels. etc.,
$2.50O,O0O; naval academy electric light
plant, $43,740.
The other departments and bureaus
have also urgent deficiency items as
| follows: Treasury Department, ST.
| 100000; Interior Department, $196,3if;
Library of Congress, $47, $50; observa-
ton of total eclipse of sun, $4,000.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
"Silver Dollar" Smith Dead.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22-Ex-Alderman
Charles ]. Smith, better known as 'Sil-
yer Dollar Smith, died to-day at his
home in this city. Smiths career was
OF varied character. When a boy he
accompanied Hermann, the magician,
in several tours of the world. In 1868
he ran away from home to be a drum
mer boy in the army. Early in the
seventies Smith became associated with
John j. O'Brien, then a leading Repub-
lican politician in this city. He was the
supreme political power in the Eighth
Assembly District for many years
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
Races at San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22.-Weather
at Oakland fine and track fast. Re
Suits
Futurity course, two-year-olds, Linn
erick won, Saul of Tarsus second, j. V.
Hayes third. Time-1:1111@.
Five furlongs, selling, F. w. Brode
won, Gundara second, Giro third. Time
-1:011A-
Seven furlongs, selling, Tirade won.
Stuttgart second, Monda third. Time
/ :2S
One mile, all ages, Constellator won,
Bogus Bill second, Ailenna third. Time
-1:41h.
Futurity course, Sly won, Tiburon
second, Panamint third. Time-1:11.
Seven furlongs. Horton won. Cas-
dale second, Lost Girl third. Time
1:27.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
ELECTION CONTESTS.
Tax Collector Sheehan Fighting to
Retain His Office.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. DE. 1.
Sheehan Instituted suit to-day to pre-
vent Joseph H. Scott from taking the
office of Tax Collector, which Sheehan
holds, and to which Scott was elected
last month, on the ground that Scott is
not eligible under the new charter, as
he has not resided in San Francisco for
the last five years, but during part OF
that time was a resident and elector or
Santa Clara County. Both men are
Republicans.
Louis Feusier, Republican, to-day be-
gan his contest in the Superior Court
against S. H. Brooks, Democrat, for the
office of City and County Treasurer.
There is also a contest for the office
of Public Administrator
Judge Seawell will hear all of these
cases.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
A Dry Goods House Assigns.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22-The large dry
goods house of John NJ. Conklin &
Son of Brooklyn, made a general as
signment to-day. John NJ. Conklin,
who established the house a year ago,
died last August, and his son William
has carried on the business since that
time. No statement of the reason for
the assignment or of the assets and
liabilities has yet been made. The
total assets are stated to be S155,00O,
of which $125,000 is represented by
stock and the balance by bank ac-
counts.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
No Money in the VaIise.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Dec. pa SEN
sation was sprung in the Superior
Court to-day, when a valise belonging
to Charles F. Bondshu of San Jose was
opened. Bondshu's wife obtained a
judgment for 81 600 against her hus-
band and Bondshu said in court that
a valise IN possession of the Sheriff'S
office in San Jose contained $500 be-
longing to him. This Judge Unangst
ordered applied. as partial satisfaction
of the judgment, and ordered the valise
brought here. When opened to-day
it was found to contain no money. and
only soiled linen. Rondsl.u departed
for Lassen County a few days ago, cs
tensibly to teach school.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
JAMAICA TREATY,
Senator Perkins Hopeful That 1t
Will be Defeated.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22-The San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce has
received letter from Senator Perkins,
ing which he acknowledges the thanks
of that body for his work against the
proposed reciprocity treaties with ia
maiea and France, and adds words CT
encouragement to the fruit growers of
California. In the course of his let
ter Senator Perkins says:
las l have before written you, I am
very hopeful that the treaty will be
defeated, for even if it passes the SEN
at it must receive the approval of the
majority of the House of Representa-
tivese, and this, I think, it will oe i'm
possible to obtain
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23

PHOENIA (Ar1z.), Dec. 2Z.-kath-
ryn kidder of the James Kidder- Hama
ford combination tainted on the stage
tonight in the second act of "A Win
ter's Tale" 1t occurred at that june
ture when the King accuses Hermoine
of infidelity, and worked in so nicely
with the play that even the attendants
were not aware the collapse was gen
uine. After a delay of ten minutes
Miss Kidder was restored, and the play
proceeded. Miss Kidder had been play
ing the double role of Hermoine and
Perdeta, and had given way to eX
hauStion.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
Martin Gets the Decision.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22.-After a
round battle at the Columbia Ath-
letic Club tonight, William Martin OF
Los Angeles got the decision over Geo.
Baker of this city. The men fought
at 131 pounds. Martin forced mat
ters in the early rounds, and took con-
siderable punishment. The minor events
of the evening We're of little interest.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
Lightner Mine Disaster.

ANGELS CAMP, Dec. 22.-Work in
the Lightner mine for the rescue of
William Fisher, the miner who was I'M
prisoned by a cave-in on Wednesday,
is progressing slowly. 1t is possible
that he is alive and safe in a crosscut.
1t is necessary for the rescuers to be
cautious, as the ground is Slowly set
Ting Fisher may be reached tonight.
The miners who were taken out of the
mine are doing we'll, except McHughes.
who is in serious condition, and may
be injured internally.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
Crushed Beneath a Coal Wagon.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22-An I'M
known man was killed on Geary street
to-day by being crushed beneath a
heavily laden coal wagon. How he met
his death is a mystery, as the driver
was unaware of the accident until he
was called to stop his horses, but it was
too late, the wheels having passed over
the mans head. 1t was said that the
dead man was in an intoxicated condi-
ton. His clothes throughout were new,
and there was nothing on his person by
which he could be identified.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
Bryan Not Coming to California.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. pa promi-
nent Democratic politician of this city
to-day received a letter from William
j. Bryan, in which he says that he
has given up his contemplated trip to
California this winter, and will spend
the next three months at Austin, Tex.
He is comfortably situated there, he
says and spends his time hunting and
horseback riding.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
Yuba Countx,s Grand Jury.

MARYSVILLE, Dec. 22.-The Grand
Jury of this county handed in its final
report to-day. 1t recommer Is that
all suits begun against the Supervisors
and several county officers under in
structions from a former Grand Jury
to the District Attorney be dismissed.
This action probably ends the bitter
fractional fight that has been going On
in this county for several years.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
Failed to Secure Any Money.

NEW PARIS Qnd.), Dec. 22.-Five
burglars entered the private bank Of
William Sharp last night and blew the
safe open with nitro glycerine. The ex-
plOsion blew out the front door and
windows of the building, and aroused
citizens. Shots were exchanged with
the burglars, who succeeded in escap-
ing, but failed to secure any money.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
Convicted of Swind1ing.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 22-Rohert j.
Knox, alias J. J. Bennett, who was ar
rested in New York as one of a gang
of swindlers operating in various cities,
was placed on trial to-day, charged
with forgery, and found guilty. He
was remanded to Jail, and will prob
ably be sentenced tomorrow. Knox IS
well connected and formerly lived in
Elmira, N. Y, where he was member
of the har
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
Consul Adelbert S. Hay.

LONDON, Dec. 22.-Adelbert 5. Hay,
the new United States Consul at Pre-
toria, formally received at the United
States Embassy to-day a number of
wives and other relatives of British
officers who came to make special re-
quests regarding the prisoners at the
Transvaal Capital.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
A Woman Asphyxiated.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22.-Mrs. c..
]. Smith, a nurse, was asphyxiated in
her room last night by Illuminating gas
Her body was found lying on the floor
fully dressed, and appearances Indicate
that she endeavored to save herself,
but was overcome while trying to reach
the gas jet, which was partially turned
on
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
Los Angeles Police Board Case.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22.-Judge
Trask to-day overruled the demurrer of
the defendants in the quo warranto pro-
ceedings brought to compel the Mayor
to recognize the Board of Police Com
sioners recently appointed by the City
Council. In overruling the demurrer
Judge Trask said that question in
volving so much should be heard upon
its merits. Eight days were given to
answer
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
More Baseba11.

of six baseball games is to be played
during the holidays by the Sacramento
champions of the California League and
the All-California nine, composed OF
Eastern players. The last game will
be played New Years day.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
Gold Shipments to Europe.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Muller, Schall
& Co. will ship $625,000 gold for Eu-
rope tomorrow; Barring, Magoun &
Co., 81, 100000: Heidelberg. Ickleheimer
& Co., 81, 25O,O00; Won Hoffman & Co.,
S40O,OOO; Goldman, Sachs & Co.. ST.
100000, making the total for the day
thus far $4,975,0O
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
A Horses Petition to His Driver.

Up the hill, whip mesnot; down the
hill. hurry me not; in the stable, for
get me not; ofshay and corn, rob me
not; of clean water stint me not; with
sponge and brush, neglect me not; of
soft, dry bed, deprive me not; if sick or
cold, chill ME not; with bit and reins,
oh, Jerk me not; and when you are
angry, strike me not.-Qpr Dumb
Animals III Seuza n.y.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
Beers Largely Reinforced.

STERKSTROM Cape Colony, Satur-
day, Dec. 16.-The Beers have been
largely reinforced since General Cat
acres reverse at Stormberg. The coun-
try north of that point is in arms, and
the farms are being taken by the Beers,
who reap the crops. Boer accounts OF
successful engagements are printed for
distribution throughout the disaffected
districts.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
No Love for the British.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-The Board of
Aldermen of New York City to-day
adopted a resolution praying the God
of Battles" to make the Beers success
full in the war against England. The
resolution now will go to the Council,
and if that body concurs will come be-
fore Mayor Van Wyck for his approval.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
Parade of San Francisco Police.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec .2-Gov-
ernor Gage to-day rode in the annual
parade of the police force in this city,
and, in company with Chies Lees ana
the Police Commissioners. reviewed
the men on Van Ness avenue. There
were over 400 in line, and both officers
and patrolmen presented fine APP
pearance.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22.-William
Ryan, a carpenter, was fatally injured
this afternoon by falling from a build
ing on which he was working. He was
removed to the Harbor Hospital. where
he died on the operating table.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23

Steiner of ST. Louis and Ed. Dunk
horst of Syracuse fought a twenty
round draw tonight in the arena OF the
Hot Springs Athletic Club. rom
Sharkey was at the ringside.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
Duke of Westminster Dead.

LONDON, Dec. 22.-The attack OF
pneumonia from which the Duke OF
Westminster has been suffering took
a serious turn to-day, resulting in his
death.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
But No Remedy.

Doctor~-Have you taken any remedy
I for this treuble2 sgss ~ =
n Patient-No, DOCTOR have not; but
I've taken a power of medicines. Har-
lem Life.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
A Storm May Come on Rapidly on
the Southern Coast

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 22.-The fol-
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, 1899-12-23

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The old
buildings and the dormitories of the
Georgetown Convent were destroyed by
fire to-day. Loss $4,000.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23

will practically necessitate the closing
of the mines until that time.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23

Smoke La Primerencia after your
Christmas dinner
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
Last This Last

san FRANCISCO data: Maximum tenn
perature d, minimum 40, mean Al.
The area of high pressure was over
Utah, Nevada and Southern Idaho The
pressure has fallen slowly along the
coast of California, and conditions are
such that storm may come on rapidly
on the southern coast.
Rain has fallen over Oregon and
Washington.
Some peculiar features are noticeable
IN the temperature distribution
throughout the great valleys of Cali
fornia- The temperature at Red Bluff.
to-day was to, at Sacramento ~ and
at Fresno 50.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23

team will continue in practice unit
Monday
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23
stelzner-Dunkhorst Fight.

HOT SPRINGS (Ark.). Dec. 22.-Jack
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-23

If1llia3
Juvenile Books

A, b, G, pictures and story
books for the young, In paper,
linen and board covers. Priced
from SC up. e,,4
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-09-29
LATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

It Is possible that Vice President Ho.
bart may be unable to preside ut the
next session Of the United States sen
ate. More than that it is now recog-
nized us Il serious probability that he
will not be in physical condition to ac-
cept the nomination as running mate
Of President Mckinley in the next
campaign. The disease from which
Mr.. Hobart suffers il kidney trouble
not acute but Of a form requiring abso.
Lutte rest for a long time. The fact has
long been known to his friends but this
il the first announcement that his ill.,
ness is 80 serious as to threaten an &C.
tual withdrawal from the duties Of his
public position.
A special from Cheyenne, Sioux
agency, says there is great excitement
over the murder Of Long Haley, a
Cheyenne river Sioux, by Ruddy, q
squaw At tbs funeral of Haley,
which was conducted at q Catholic
cemetery. White Swan. n Of the prin-
cipal chiefs, made an intiammatory
sdeech, bitterly denouncing the white
men for the treatment Of the Indians.
This stirred the Indians up more than
ever. Inspector Tinker. Of the Indian
bureau, and Farmers Lyon and Com.
stock are on the ground supported by a
force Of Indian police and are doing
everything possible to quiet the Indians
and maintain order.
A dispatch from Manila says: The
two Englishmen, who assert that they
were shipwrecked in a small open boat
near Bigua, at the northern end Of
Luzon. bring a message from the insur.
gent general Pantela that fourteen
American prisoners who are now held
at Tarlac will be released on Tuesday
or Wednesday. The delay in releasing
the prisoners, as promised several days
ago, is due to the fact that the Filipinos
wish to furnish the men with new
clothing when they set them free. The
EnRlishmen state further that Lieut..
j. @. Gilmore and the captured boats
crew from the Yorktown are still at
Bigua, but will be released later in ac-
cordance with the decision of the Fill.
Pine congress and the subsequent de.
Of Aguinaldo providing for the
of all American prisoners.
The admitted purpose Of the Filirinos
in thus freeing the Americans is to i'm.
press foreign powers. The Englishmen
say Lieutenant Gilmore and his men
are not treated we'll.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-09-29
LAUREL NOTES.

Personals Gathered from That Enterpris.
Ing VilIage-Some Prosperity.
Special Correspondence of The Gazette.
Laurel, Sept. 2s.--E. E. Lightfoot is
having a neat four room house built.
Il. j. Williams fell and hurt his back
quite badly, while taking shingles from
q car.
Stockmen are looking after hay
around here.
The ranchers are busy threshing and
putting up the third crop Of alfalfa.
I G.. y. Camp is grading up around
the depot.
The Camp Mercantile company since
moving to their new location have in.
creased their stock, till they now have
a large stock of general merchandise.
l.. A, Nutting has returned from a
stock buying trip.
Dick Mills is building a livery and
feed stable.
Not an idle man around town.
The ex.lnayor was in town the other
day looking for his "lost Laurels."
Francis Unger has been quite sick for
u few days, but is getting better.
Chas Hitnhew. from the Bank ranch,
had his wrist unjointed in a mix up
with a bronoho.
Miss Bertha Rolman has gone to
Winconsin on a visit.
Some Of the bachelors near here are
very smiling. Why?
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-09-29
NORTH DAKOTA TROOPS.
VIII Pass Through Billings Tomorrow
Afternoon on Special Trains.

Will Pass Through Billings Tomorrow
Afternoon on Special Trains.
The local office Of the Northern Pa
oitio railroad received word yesterday
to the effect that the North Dakota vol.
unteer soldiers, who were mustered out
Of Uncle Sans service in San Francis.
GO Monday, had arrived in Portland
and would depart that evening from
Tacoma for home III two special trains.
This will bring them into Livingston
In time for breakfast tomorrow morn.
ing and Billings shortly after 10
o'clock. The Red Cross society looked
after the comfort of the soldiers in Port.
land and Tacoma, providing them with
food. .
Agent Kennedy has received word
from Superintendent Horn. stating that
the Livingston people would provide
them breakfast, and asked If Billings
would provide lunch. The matter has
been taken up by Mayor Yegen, who ia
calling on the business men and women
Of the city for assistance. Let each one
that possibly can prepare something
for the gallant soldier boys and take it
to the train.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-09-29
Advertised Letters,

List of letters remaining uncalled 70,
in the p%ostoffioe at Billings, Yellow,
stone county, Montana, for the week
ending Sept. 20, 1899.
Aldenheiser, VIM. =; Cbappell, Edwin
Collins, Miss Gertrude "; Cornell, D
s.; Costello, Nellie; Dake, J. W.
Duncan, L. G.; Durkip, Michael
Fellows, Frank; Flannery, T. j.; Fow.
Ter and Wallace Bros. !; Gates, Mrs.
Ersnda; Harbeson, d. G.. Healy, Ed.
ward; johnson, Ole j.; Love, John
McCallan, Dan; McCanlis, Tame j..
Mcdonald. H.; Morrison. John; Not.
tage, Mr.. Parsons, Thos. Powell
Bros; Prenatt. Alex; RACER, Hiram
g.; Smith, A. g.; smithy, Frank
Vesey, John A.. Wheeler, John; Will.
Jams, E.; Woodson, John 6.
Persons calling for the same will
please say advertised"
L. F. Babcock. Postmaster.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-09-29
"Arms and the Man,"

A mar applied to the college for q
coat of arms, says a writer in the Corn
hill Magazine, and was asked If any
Of his ancestors had been renowned
for any singular achievements. The
man paused and considered, but could
recollect nothing.
"Your father" said the herald, aid
ing his memory. your grandfather,
your great-grandfatherw
NO." returned the applicant, II new
err knew that l had a great-grandfather
or a grandfather"
"Of yourselfY asked this creator Of
dignity.
II know nothing remarkable Of my
SELF" returned the man, ''only that be-
ing nee locked up in Ludgate prison
for debt I found means to escape from
an upper window, and that, you know,
Is no honor in a mans scutcheon."
"And how did you get down" said
the herald.
"Odd enough" retorted the man. II
procured a cord, fixed 1t round the neck
Of the statue Of King Lud, on the out
side of the building, and thus let my
self down."
II have it," said the herald. mo
honor! Lineally descended from King
Lud! And his coat'of arms will do for
you"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-09-29
Red Tape In Russia.

Every time a Russian minister leaves
town his colleagues are notified of the
Journey, besides the council Of the EN-.
pire, the cabinet of the emperor, the
empires c%ontroleur and secretary, the
sacred synod, the emperor's military
secretary, the empress. the governors
OF Moscow, Varsovie, Kieff. ETC., I'D
minimum, to all appearance. When
he returns, the same minute n0tifica.
ton performance Ia gone through. 80
each ministerial departure from and
return to Ut, Petersburg involves an
issue OF some 200 notices. There are
10 ministers, and taking three Journeys
a. the average for each. we have ut
the end OF the year a grand total Of
some lO,6O0 official papers.