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The record-union., 1899-03-15

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
the County of Sacramento do ordain as
follows:
That there is hereby granted to F. M.
Jones, George F. Jones and H. D. Mil
lard of the County of Sacramento, State
of California, a franchise to place, erect
and maintain poles, masts, wires and
other conductors necessary for the trans
mission of electricity for telephone and
telegraph purposes, for public or private
use, in and upon the roads, highways
public grounds and public roads of the
fornia, commencing at the unincorporated
town of Perkins, in said county and
State, and through it's alleys, streets,
avenues and public grounds, along the
public roads to the unincorporated town
of Walsh Station, in, said county, and
public grounds of said town of Walsh
That said franchise and the rights
hereunder shall continue for the term Of
twenty years from and after the date
hereof.
That there is also granted to the said
F. NJ Jones, George F. Jones and H. D.
Millard the right to erect, maintain and
carry on such telephone and telegraph
business, and to collect and receive tolls
for the use thereof from persons using
II That the said F. M. Jones, George F..
Jones and H.. D.. Millard shall pay to
the County of Sacramento three per
cent. $50 of the gross earnings of any
telephone or telegraph line constructed
as authorized and permitted by this
ordinance, and the franchise hereby
1904, and during each year after the said
1st day of May, 1904.
This ordinance shall take effect imme-
diately. m12-7t
The record-union., 1899-03-15
A Dire Calamity.
(From the sausalito News.)

ITI01L tn6 SduSdIIuO NGWS.1
1t is feared that the Legislature
will fail to elect Senator. If so, it
will be an eternal pity Better to elect,
no matter upon whom the choice may
fall, than to leave vacancy for two
years. And these two years, of all
others! In electing this Legislature,
the people of the State wanted to sus-
tain the foreign policy of the Admins
tration,. and to send Senator to Wash
lngton to stand for California's vital
interest in the great question of Amer
ica's supremacy in the Pacific. San
Francisco is to be the gateway of the
civilization and commerce of this ex-
panding empire, and it is her destiny
to become one of the greatest cities OF
the globe. To fail of electing a Sen
ator would be a dire calamity.
The record-union., 1899-03-15
Bayard Taylor's Memory.

Let me recall a noted son of Penn
sylys.nia, Bayard Taylor, who has taken
an honored place among the authors
and poets of the past generation. His
memory was as remarkable as was his
habit from childhood of storing it with
those things in literature which he most
enjoyed. Reading" we are told, had
charms for him from his earliest years,
his mother having taught him to read
by the time he was four years old He
showed great aptitude also for commit
ting poetry to memory. In the evening,
after he had gone to bed, his mother
would hear him repeating poem
after poem to his brother, who
slept in the same room with
him" The earnestness with which
the boy read is measured by the
early readings. Years afterward, when
on his travels, poems that he had
learned, or books from the library that
he had read, came back to him as he
visited in person many places. which he
had known in imagination. He was
sent to school to Ruth Chambers, a
good Quaker lady, shortly after he had
been taught to read by his mother. This
schol was a delight to him, and he
was fortunate in the care of such a
teacher. She taught her pupils beau
tiful poems, and had them commit to
memory many choice things-best
thoughts Of best thinkers. Il have
never forgotten he once wrote to his
old teacher, "the days I spent in the
little log schoolhouse and the chestnut
grove behind, it, and I have always
thought some Of the poetry l then
copied (and committed to memory
from thy manuscript books has had an
influence over all my life since. There
was one verse in particular which has
cheered and encouraged me thou
sand times when prospects seemed
rather gloomy
Oh, why should we seek to anticipate
sorrow,
By throwing the flowers of the present
away,
And gather the black-rolling clouds of
Tomorrow,
To darken the generous sun of to-day?
Thou seest I have good reason to re-
member those old times and to be
grateful to thee for encouraging instead
ef checking this early development of
my mind"
Poetry" he writes "had great in
luence over me from childhood, and
to-day the poems live in my memory
which I learned at the age of Z or 8
years. end which drove me to desperate
attempts at imitation. have been sur
prised to find myself repeating songs,
without the failure of line or word,
which 7 learned from a Mexican when
a sclloclboy, and had not thought of for
twenty years The unused drawer Of
my mind had somehow been unlocked
or broken open while I slept"
Mr.. Eoyesen says of him He could
quote by the hour English, German
italian and even Swedish poetry, and
apparently have inexhaustibie treasures
in reserve. A single reading sometimes
sufficed to fix a poem indelibly in his
memory. I never happened to allude to
any passage in the first part OF Faust,
os which he made translation, that
he could not recite it at moment s
notice. I verify believe that he could
repeat this poem from beginning to
end.'-J. p McCaskey.
The record-union., 1899-03-15

ro CuRE 4 COLD IN ONE DAY
fake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug.
9ists refund the money II 1t fails to cure &c The
Genuine has L. b. O. on esch tablet
The record-union., 1899-03-15
Jafe's Intrinsic Tonic

It's a non secret compound. The for
mula is printed on the label. It's COM
posed of barks. herbs and roots indi-
Gated by medical authorities forrgeneral
tonic purposes and for purifying the
blood. In the spring the system should
be cleansed and the liver, kidneys and
other organs of the body toned up and
put in good running order. Nothing
will do this work as well as JAF'FE'S s
INTRINSIC TONIC. If you're run
down. feel worn out, or have that tired
feeling, try bottle. 1t will give you a
new lease Of life.
If your druggist does not keep it, pro-
cure it from the depot, 321 K street.
Don't take any substitute.
The record-union., 1899-03-15

La grippe averted by drinking Glen
brook"-$3 a gallon. Theo Blauth, 4O7
K street. Tel. 297.
Try McMorry,s Blend coffee. 35c.
The record-union., 1899-03-15

superior to duty to the party, the State
and the nation, a solemn pledge to dis
charge which was given by every man
who solicited party nomination and re-
ceived it.
The record-union., 1899-03-15

On the roof of a brewery at Maid
stone is to be seen one of the most re-
markable vanes in England. 1t repre-
sents an old brown jug and glass. The
jug, which is made of copper, stands
three feet six inches in hight, and
three feet in diameter, and is capable
of holding 1OS gallons. The glass, also
Of copper, has holding capacity OF
eight gallons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
ACTIVITY IS THE FEATURE.
business Conditions Continue To BE En-
couraging in All Lines.

New York, March 1S.-Bradstreet's
says: An activity which in some direc-
tions represents the continuance of pre-
existing conditions and in others reflects
4 special impulse communicated by the
near approach of spring forms the lead
ing note of this weeks trade adVices. In
the iron and steel industries activity
continues unabated, the upward ten
dency of prices being strikingly main
tained. The more springlike weatherha
induced a greater keenness in the de-
mand for seasonable goods. Cotton fab
RIGS generally are in strong position.
Wool does not display any animation,
though prices are maintained.
The lumber trade exhibits every indi-
cation of activity. The cereals weak
ened during the week, probably in SYM
pathy with wheat. which experienced a
marked drop on Thursday, in part as
the result of heavy liquidation in Chi
go and in part owing to reports of the
break of the drought in California and
better news from other wheat growing
sections.
Business failures for the week num-
Der 2C5, an increase of % as compared
with last week. but a noticeable falling
eff as compared with the corresponding
weeks of the four preceding years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
POLITICS IN MICHIGAN.
Pingree and the State Legislature-Nc
New Political Party.


Lansing March 1S.-Governor Pingree
denies any intention to take part in the
formation of a new party at Buffalo in
July. He says he consented that Mayor
Jones use his name in calling a confer
ence to discuss political conditions, with
the distinct understanding that il was
TO he simply a conference and that no
action binding any one was to be taken.
Railroad Commissioner WesSelius has
addressed Il long reply to Governor
Pingree's letter announcing his inten-
ton to not reappoint him He states
that he wrote most of the governors
messages. and was the author of the
railroad tax law, just enacted. which
was generally supposed to have been
drafted by the late Colonel Atkinson.
By a nearly unanimous vote the sem
ate rejected the nominations Of Robert
Oakman, of Detroit, and Edwin NJ.
Irish. of Kalamazoo. to be members of
the board of railroad assessors. Rep
r%sentative Davis. of Kalamazoo. re-
fused to vote on a resolution indorsing
the administration of Railroad Commits
siCEer WesSelius. whose successor was
appointed by Governor Pingree. and
the house ordered him before the bar.
where he was severely reprima nded by
Speaker Adams. The resolution of in
dorsement was adopted. although thir-
ty members lodged the vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
EDITOR MEDILL's REMAINS
Being Taken to Chicago for Burial-FUner-
al of B. T.. Hutchinson.


Chicago, March 1S.-The two sons-in-
law of Joseph MediIl, Robert S. Nc
Cornick and Robert w. Patterson. left
San Antonio yesterday with the remains
Of the editor of The Tribune. The re-
turn to ChicaSO will be by way of
New Orleans. and if the prearranged
train connections are made there the
body will arrive in Chicago tomorrow at
noon. Many honors viii be paid the
memory of the dead. On the day of the
funeral the city hall will be closed.
The Press club and many other organi-
cations have passed resolutions of sym
pathy and eulogy.
The remains of Benjamin =. Hutchin-
son, once wOTld-famoUs speculator
have been brought from the sanitarium
at Lake Geneva, where he died Thurs
DAY. at the age of 20, to the house Of
his daughter. Mrs. L. \. Lancaster. 2103
Prairie avenue. Funeral services will
be held tomorrow at st. PauTs Univer-
salist church The interment will be a
Graceland. Hutchinson's end was sud
cen. although his health had been feeble
for five years. No one of his relatives
reached his bedside before death came.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
PREYED ON FIRE VICTIMS
New Yorker Attempts to Rob Abner Nc
Kinley-Leland Not Insane.

HAAhicy-LelAnu NOT
New York. March 1S.-A man who
gave his name as Frank Kane was ar
raigned in the police court, accused of
trying to steal jewelry belonging to
Abner Mckinley valued at 5000 to
$4,000 during the Windsor hotel
fire.
New York, March 18.-The most
complete list of casualties of the
Windsor fire shows II killed, and pos
sibly 10. Forty are missing and 50
injured whose whereabouts are
known. The dead include the wife of
j. S. Kirk, of Chicago; the wife and
daughter of Warren l.. Leland, Mrs.
Addie Gibson, of Cincinnati. Leland's
mental condition is reported consid-
erably improved this morning. The
ruins are still too hot to search for
the bodies. The firemen worked all
night. as the flames start up at inter
walls in spite of their efforts. The
side and rear walls are in a dangerous
condition. The police keep citizens a
block away.
The books of the hotel, including
the register, were found today. a
copy of the register was made, and
from it the police hope to make a
fairly accurate list of the missing.
Warren Leland. Jr., stated emphati-
cally that though his father was pros
trated with grief he was not at all in
sane, as has been reported. A dozen
or more heretofore reported missing
turned up safely today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
partment. He frequently nailed u

partment. He frequently nailed Up
cases. Cans would often swell and
burst In reply to a question witness de-
clarcd that some days as much as a
third of the cans prepared were rejecrSd
for this and other reasons
Antoine was recalled and denied that
Rambo had worked in the canning de-
partment at the time stated, or that the
number of cans rejected reached the
amount alleged by Rambo. Antoine said
that a record was kept of all cans re-
jected and the court instructed him to
bring this record before it today.
Later Rambo was recalled at Major
Lees request. Rambo testified that he
had been laid off" by the Armour COM
pany about the middle of January last.
He produced & letter from the superin-
tendent vouching for his good conduct.
honesty and general character" In an
swer to questions by Major Lee Rambo
stated that two carloads of canned beef
sold to the government by Armour were
returned some time in May.
What was the character of the re-
turned meat?" asked Major Lee. When
the cars were opened many of the cans
We're found to have been bursteG. Mag
gots were crawling everywhere. The
stencil was so bad that ammonia had to
be used to kill it. was employed in un-
loading cars"
What was done with the cans?''
"The opened cans were taken to the
cooking ROOM The others to the re-
torts." And them" Il don't know. 1
suppose the good meat was put on the
market again.
About how many cans in the two cars
were spoiled?" asked Colonel Gillespie.
Il think they would average two to
the case. With 500 cases in the car that
would make l coo cans
Major Lee asked the witness If he had
ever seen government inspectors ex-
never saw any inspection made We all
helped put on the inspection labels
DR.. s. T.. Bennett. of the bureau of
animal industry in Kansas City. and
Thomas w. Carmichael. a government
meat inspector. said the proportion of
cattle rejected because of disease or for
other reasons was from one to nine a
day. rarely as high as eight. John
Spence. foreman of the cutting depart
ment testified as to the good quality OF
cattle used for canning. Carl Holtz-
chue, a member of troop y, First Unit
ed States volunteer cavalry. said there
was no complaint OF the canned roast
beef served on the voyage from Cuba
to Tampa In Cuba up to June % each
soldier received a can Of roast beef and
one pound of bacon. with potatoes and
bread as three days rations, and there
was no complaint.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18

Springfield. Ills, March 1S.-In the
house yesterday the omnibus appro-
priatiOn bill providing for the expenses
of the state government during the next
two years. was reported from the ap-
propriations committee and advanced
to second reading. The police pension
bill and it was advanced to third read
ing. Resolutions on the death of Joseph
MediE were adopted AMI the house ad-
journed for the week. There was but
one senator present in the senate
Warder - and he adjourned for the
week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18

For frost bites, burns. indolent
sores. eczema. skin disease, and
especially piles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve stands first and best. Look out
for dishonest people who try to imi-
tate and counterfeit it. It's their
en- lorsement Of good article
Worthless goods are not initiated.
Get DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
For sale by T. II. Thomas, A. j. Reiss
and NJ. +. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
state Banks of Illinois.

Springfield, Ills. March 1S.-The state
auditors quarterly report on the con-
Gition of the 142 state banks was given
out yesterday. The most striking feat
ures of the report are the increase over
last quarter of S4,1O6,903 in savings de
posts. the increase of SIS, 755,S70 in in
dividual deposits, and the increase in
investments in bonds and stocks Of So
1850. which latter item shows that
such investments are becoming more de-
ci hlla a hn hl nj.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
DEWEY MAY COME HOME.
In a Letter to His Son In Vermont the Ad-
miraI Expresses This Hope.

Rutland, VT, March 1S.-George
Dewey has received a letter from his
father, the admiral. He says he is
in good health, although somewhat
fatigued. I'd expressed the hope his
task would be finished before long.
Charles Dewey expects his brother
will arrive in Washington about
.Inne
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
APLOW COMBINE PROPOSED.
But f. a. Head Says Announo ement is Pre-
mature.

The Chicago Times Herald of today
states that plow comb bine is forming
in that city, with capital of 500, OOO,-
900, and mentions among the pros
pective members of the trust the
Rock Island Plow company, Deere e
Co.. and the Moline Plow company.
Vice President +. A. Head, of the
Rock Island Plow company, said to-
day that there had been talk of a COM
bine, but the announcement was pre-
mature. He said his company had
not been consulted on the proposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
window Gas: Union Trouble Settled.

Pittsburg, March 1s.-The trouble in
the Window Glass Workers associa-
ton caused by the refusal OF a former
treasurer to pay hills as ordered by
President Burns and the executive
board has been settled The injunc-
ton proceedings in the United States
court have been discontinued and the
two factions have reached an agree
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
Fire Destroys several buildings.

Tower Hill. Ills. March 1S-Fire at
midnight Thursday destroyed several
buildings before it was got under con-
troll The Dean & Richa rdson building,
occupied by r. H. Burlington. dry goods
was totally destroyed Losses are:
Dean & Richa rdson. 3.Cc0; r. II. Bull
ington. 5000: postoffice building, $500
and Morrison's grocery, s2,5o0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
Miners VIII Go ON a strike

Bloomington, Ills. March 1S-The
trouble between the miners and. the Nc
Lean County Coal company has as
sUmed = serious form and the eco miners
have removed their tools and after p1lt
ting the mine in order will go upon n
strike with the determination to stay
out until the operators agree To- grant
the Springfield scale. IS and Is cents
with allowance for two feet Of brush
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
EIGHTH IN CHICAGO.
CoIored Regiment Reaches Illinois From
Santiago.

Chicago, March 1S.-The Sth Hi
nois (colored) infantry arrived home
today. The regiment brought back
all but 10 of its members. 1t pro-
ceeded TO the 9TH regiment armory,
where dinner was served and speeches
made in behalf of the city and state
by Mayor Harrison and Gov. Tanner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
SPAIN'S SIGNING OFTREATY
Ambassador Cambon Notifies State De
partment of Action.

Washington, March 6.-Cambon.
the French ambassador, called at the
department of state and served
formal notice of the signature
of the peace treat at Madrid.
Secretary Hay indicated the prefer
ence that Cambon act rs agent for the
Spanish government in the final rati-
tication.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
Legislation in Wisconsin.

Madison. Wis, March 1S.-The sem
ate took no action on the anti-pass bill
yesterday. 1t will disagree with the
house in the matter of the clause max
ing forfeiture of office a penalty for
accepting pass. Ten bills were passed.
The house passed the bill to regulate
the BARRIERS. Fifteen other bills We're
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
Taxes Due.

The real estate and personal taxes
are now due and payable at the town
ship collectors office on the first floor
of the court house.
TIMOTHY O'NEILL, Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18

Mrs Harriet Hand, who has been
missing from her home at Madison,
Wis. with two small children of T. l..
Hand for more than n week, was found
a the home OF G. c. Thomas in Port
ace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
sherman Much Better.

Washington, March 1s.-Gen. Miles
received a dispatch dated at Ponce
Porto Rico, stating that ex-Secretarv
Sherman is very much better.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
Twenty-seven Italians surrend.-

Lake City, Col, March IS.-Twen-
ty-seven striking Italian miners at
Henson surrendered through the di-
plomacy of the Italian vice consul,
CuueO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18

Critically Examined, Except That of KILL
ing-Witness Who Tells Story That
Directly Contradicts Foreman's as TO
Spoiled Product Rejected by the Govern
ment-Soldier Who Had No Complaint
to Make of the Food Provided.
Kansas City, March 1S.-The army
beef court of inquiry arrived here from
Omaha at 6 a. m. yesterday. During
the morning an hour and a half was
spent in inspecting the Armour Pack
ms plant. from which more than 1,000,-
900 pounds of canned roast beef was
sold to the government during the re-
cent war. No other plant here supplied
the army. William NJ. Miles. general
manager. and Superintendent Tourteiot
piloted the party through the different
departments, each of which with the
exception of the killing room was in
spected critically. They watched the
process of canning, sterilizing and
roasting. The foreman declared that
no preservatives had ever been used in
canning the beef.
The court returned up town at noon
and began taking testimony at 2:l5.
Eleven witnesses were examined.
Had Two Car Loads Returned.
William D. Miles, general manager of
ness called. He said that his company
furnished the government refrigerated
beef during the Spanish war. II was
preserved by cold air. No chemicals
We're used. His firm had furnished the
government with 100000 pounds of
canned roast beef. 1t was sold to Com
missary General Eagan at Washington
and Commissary Woodruff at New
York. The meat was inspected al Mo-
bile and other points of delivery in the
south. Two car loads of the 100000
pounds was returned from Mobile, and
three car loads from Jacksonville. On
its return to Kansas City the company
inspected the meat and found that less
than one-half of ] per cent. was bad.
The returned meat was put back into
stock and possibly some of it was re-
sold to the government" One portion
of il was resold to foreign govern
ment and accepted.
Kind of Cattle Used for Canning.
In reply to a question Miles stated
that not less than half OF the cattle
killed for canning purposes We're cows.
The poorest grades of meat We're not
used in canning; poorer grades were
made into ''barreled beef" Nearly ali
fat and bone matter was removed from
canned meat. A two-pound can would
contain 6 or per cent. fat and from
oHe anu ohe-HdIL " l"o uuhCeS oi
stock" or water in which beef had
been boiled. No salt was used in its
preparation. There was but one grade
used and all cans were labeled.
Not Careless During the Rush.
II. L. Antoine, foreman at Armour's
canning department.. told of his depart
ment working day and night during
May and June, 1898. to fill the govern
ments orders. Because of the big de-
mand for Gamers it was necessary to
kill fresh cattle of a higher grade than
usually used Notwithstanding the
rush proper precaution in packing was
taken and all cans were inspected four
times before they left the plant. The l
reflections amounted to one-half of l
per cent.
RAISES AN ISSUE OF VERACITY.
Ex- EmnIoYe and Antoine Differ ON a Ones
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18

1t is better to preserve health than
to cure disease Therefore, keep your
blood pure with Hoods Sarsaparilla
and be always well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18
Hard Coal, Coke and Wood.

Indiana block for furnaces, camel
for CRATES, Cable and Athens lump
and nut for stoves.
+. B. MCKOWN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18

Pneumonia is the quick agent of
death. Fully one-third of recent
deaths have been from pneumonia fol-
lowing Ia grippe. Pneumonia cannot
follow the use of Foley's Honey and
Tar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-18

The noble army of self-supporting
women lind ''Orangeine' a great help
in their hours of suffering.