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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
NICARAGUA CANAL.
Congressman Hepburn Will Press
the Bill for It's Construction

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-"Congressman
Hepburn of Iowa has assured every
body that he means to press the Dill
for the construction of the Nicaragua
Canal by the Government for all it is
WORTH said former Senator Warner
Miller, who was in Chicago. to-day. 1T
will go through this Congress, if Mr..
Hepburn can do it. This provides for
building the canal, regardless of the
appropriation made last session of
100000 for commission to investi-
gate and report upon the most favor
able route for the canal That appro-
priation was merely a subterfuge de-
signed to sidetrack the canal for a year
at least, and if the Hepburn bill be-
comes law it will be ignored. and the
building of the canal Immediately be-
gun. Speaker Reed killed it last year
through the Committee on Rules, but
Reed is now no longer there to block
the project
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
PLAGUE AT HONOLULU.
introduced by Sailors of Japanese
Vessel.

VICTORIA, Dec 21.-The steamer
Aorangi arrived tonight from Aus
tralia. She was not allowed to land at
Honolulu, owing to the plague there.
AS far as could be ascertained, the
plague was introduced by sailors of a
Japanese vessel, and there had been
three deaths.
A phenomenal hot wave struck Sgd
ney just before the sailing of the ship.
The highest temperature was at mid
night, when 1t registered 9S degrees.
Disastrous fires recently occurred at
Warren and West Wyalog. In the
former twenty-one and in the latter
fourteen were destroyed.
Rye. Alexander ellis, one of four
Presbyterian missionaries at .Tanna,
one of the New Hebrides Islands, tells
of the murder of a native teacher and
the narrow escape of Rev. Frank Pat
ton. The latter was holding a prayer
meeting, when surrounded by Kanakas.
armed. who made hostile demonStra-
ton, one leveling his rifle on Patton,
who raised his hand, and the native
dropped his weapon. Another native
fired at him, but missed. A third shot
killed a native teacher.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
Runs a Mile in the Worlds Record Time
for THa-Year-OIds.
Covers the Distance in 1:29A, the
Second Time Within a Week
the Record Has Been Equaled on
the Same Track, Advance Guard
on Last Saturday Performing
the Feat.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2i.-fla-
mora, bred at the far-famed Palo Alto
Stock Farm, ran a mile to-day over the
Oakland track in the worlds record CT
1:393l for a two-year-old. 1t was the
second time in four days that Two
year-old had run in 1:394. Advance
Guard performed the feat on Saturday
last The weather was fine, ana the
track fast Results:
Five furlongs. maiden two-year-olds,
Sisquoc (Jenkins), Z to /, won; Saul OF
Tarsus q. MARTINI, II to ., second;
Norford &c. jones'. 8 to ?, third. Time
-1:01A. Nance O'Neil. Reginald
Hughes, La Amiga, Loconomo, uE
Cadeau, Tom Sharkey, Sinuoso. Beau
tiful Bill and Bona also ran.
One mile, selling, Don Luis &c. Jones).
to 1, Won; Lost Girl Hennessy), 10 to
1, second; Romany {Vittitoe), to L.,
third. Time-1:4112- Glenn Ann
O'Connor. Heartless. Yaruba, Red Pr
rate, Correct, Anchored, Sylvan Lass
Adam Andrew and None Such also ran.
One mile, selling, Stuttgart (ConleO,
to 5, won; Whaleback (Spencer), TO
1, second; Ell Estro Jenkins), to :,
third. Time-1:411a. Sonora Caesar
and Terrence also ran.
Mile and a quarter, selling, Faunette
(vittitoe), to =. won; Tempo (StuarD,
II to l, second; Glengaber (Ranch),
to l, third. Time-2:O6A. Alicia, Mar
plot, Owyhee, Judge Wofford, Forts,
Stromo, Ramlet, Twinkle Twink, Utm
and Tom Calvert also ran.
One mile, Flamora Ct. Walsh, to L,
won Edwin Jenkins), 16 to D, second;
Advance Guard (Spencep, IA TO D,
third. Time-1 1893 Rixford, Princess
Zeika and Hindo Princess also ran
Seven furlongs, selling, Ailenna 81.
MARTINI, to ,, Won; Sunello (StuarD
to l. SECOND; Monteagle (Walsh), 5 to
2, third. Time-1 :21a4. L. B. Nc
Whittier, EXpedient Glissando, My
Gypsy and jolly Briton also ran.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
DE LAMAR THE OWNER.
Decision Rendered in Case In
volving Shasta County Mines.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-Unfted
States Circuit Judge Morrow by a de-
cree handed down to-day has settled a
very important case, involving the
ownership of several valuable gold
mines in Shasta County.
The suit was brought originally by
Hugh Mcdonnell againt James Sallee.
This was followed by the filing of a
complaint against Mcdonnell by
]. r. De Lamar, who set up ownership.
Judge Morrow's decree adjudges De
Lamar to be the absolute and exclusive
owner. The decree further sets forth
that the complainant Mcdonnell has
no estate, right, title or interest at law
or in equity therein or thereto in any
one of the mines named.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
HAS FALLEN THROUGH
The Proposed Combine of British
Columbia Canneries.

VANCOUVER (B. c., Dec. 1.-THE
proposed combine of British Columbia
salmon canneries has fallen through
Negotiations had reached point where
final papers only required the sigma
lures for the payment of the purchase
price of 81 .200,0 00 when the Gamers
declined to accede to certain stipuIa-
lions of the New York capitalists IN
terested in the proposed combine. The
American capitalists made the purchase
conditional upon their having con-
trolling interest in the stock of the COM
bine. AZ per cent. of which was to be
retained by the Gamers. Instead of this
combination, 1t is now proposed to form
a score of smaller combinations. These
pools, while operating Independently as
to management, will probably act as
unit in maintaining prices and matters
of mutual interest.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
A Farmers Double Crime.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. pa crime
that may result in the death of two
persons is reported from Blenheim, a
village about six miles north of Half
Moon. Fred Crockwell, a farmer, this
morning tried to kill his wife by crush
ing her skull with an iron bar Be
lieving that she was dead, he went to
a stable in the rear of his home and
attempted to end his life by drinking
carbolic acid. The cause of the crime
was dispute over money that the wo-
man had saved. The man will pro oaoiy
live, but there is slight chance of the
recovery of the woman.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
BRIBERY IN PHILIPPINES.
Gen. Otis Will Suppress Such Of
fenses With a Strong Hand.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The Adju-
tant General has received copy of an
order recently issued by General Otis,
aiming at the suppression of bribery,
which, it is reported, has been extern
sively practiced in the Philippines. Cen
eral Otis says the persistence of these
reports, touching both the military and
civil service in the islands, has forced
him to the conclusion that there may be
some foundation for the general charge,
He cautions all commanding officers,
heads of departments and others in au-
thority to probe to the bottom any such
reports that may reach them, and an
nounces that all offenses of this order
will be suppressed with strong hand.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
KENNEDY THE WINNER.
Awarded the Decision in His Fight
With Russell.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. u. joe
Kennedy, the local heavyweight, was
awarded a decision tonight over Fred
Russell of Minnesota. The bout took
place under the auspices of the West
ern Athletic Club, and went the limit
twenty rounds.
1t was one-sided affair from the
start, Kennedy being much too clever
for his lanky opponent. He landed at
WILL but was unable to knock him out
Russell, on the other hand, surprised
the local sports. He was looked upon
as easy game for Kennedy, who mas
for some time been considered conner
Even money in plenty was offered prior
to the contest that Kennedy would win
in eight rounds.
The preliminary bout scheduled be-
tween Sammy Maxwell and Jimmy
Lawlor did not take place. Lawlor was
several pounds over weight, and 1or
that reason Maxwell refused to go on.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
THE QUAY CASE.
Senator Beveridge Makes State
ment Relating to the Matter.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. Ex-senator
Beveridge to-day made the following
statement concerning Senator Quay:
"The talk about Quay not having
votes enough to seat him is nonsense,
so are the claims that he has enough
votes to seat him. Nobody knows just
what the situation is. Nobody knows.
for example, how I shall vote. 1 know
that a great many other Senators are
exactly in the same situation. The
whole matter is a pure question of con-
stitutional construction. All this talk
Of corrupt elections, ETC., has nothing
to do with the case Quay is not claim
ing through an election. He is claim
ing through an appointment by the
Governor. The question is whether or
not the Governor had a constitutional
right to appoint him. l have not had
time to give that question the special
study which it's immense Importance
deserves. When 1 have done so, l shall
know how 1 shall vote. That consider
alton and that alone will determine the
matter. This is also the case with a
great number of other Senators"
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
WASSERMAN, KAUFMAN 6 co.
FIRING CONTINUES
ABOUT CRIVELEY,
CONTINUED from First Page.)

from Chiveley Camp, where he has ar
rived:
''Au ranks have complete confidence
in Sir Redvers Butler, and there is a
stern determination to succeed next
time at all costs. A painful impression
was caused by the announcement of the
change of COMMUNICATIVE chief, and the
soldiers are resolved to vindicate their
trusted leader.
The situation, nevertheless, is diff
cult, the Boer position being one of ex-
traordlnary strength, with high hills
lined tier on tier with trenches ard
galleries, rising from an almost I'M
forbade river and with smooth plain
in 'front.'
THE enemy have all the ranges
marked, and many powerful guns
dominate the various points of the river,
while the drifts are commanded by con-
verging musketry fire, from probably
$4,000 Beers. There are sixteen miles
of wild, broken country before reach
ing Ladysmith, which demands early
relief
ENLISTING OF MEN FOR BOER
SIDE
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The work of
enlisting men in this city to take the
Boer side in the war is in charge OF
two agents, who operate in a saloon
near police headquarters. The leader
in the movement is Gustave Simon. a
Boer recently arrived from the Trans
wall Associated with him is a young
German, Henry Scharff, who has lived
ho l,o
reached New York a week ago from
Pretoria.
Simon owned in Johannesburg several
hotels and saloons. These were closed
up when the war began, and being iu-
capable of active service in the field
he came here in the interest of his
country. Scharff, his companion in this
work, was among the first to come out
from the Yukon country with news
of the Klondike gold fields, and has
mining interests there and in the
Transvaal. Since his return to the
Transvaal from Alaska he has been in
the confidence of the Boer leaders, and
he has been sent here on this special
mission. A number of people, chiefly
young men, have gone to the Trans
vaal. Some 200 left week, ago aud
sixty went just before Christmas
Ever since the outbreak of the Trans
wall war the British Consulate in this
city has received letters from persons
eager to enlist in the British army 81
don't think it is any exaggeration to
say that we have received 5000 letters
from persons who want to enlist" said
the British Vice Consul to-day land
besides these a great many apply to
us in person for help or advice in the
matter We are prevented by United
States statutes from enlisting them,
and we have to send them away. The
only way they can get into the army
is to go to England and enlist on their
own responsibility. How many of them
do this we have no way of knowing. 1
think. however, that a great many of
them do enlist.
ut is surprising to notice the various
sorts and conditions of men who seek
enlistment with us. There is scarcely
a nationality that. is not represented.
English, of course. predominant, but
Americans are second in number. 1t is
an interesting circumstance that sew
eral United States soldiers in uniform
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
As the Placs of Ho Idng the National Con-
yention Next Year.
Kansas City and Milwaukee Favor
ably Spoken Of as the Conven-
ton City, With the Chances
Favoring the Latter-National
Committee Headquarters Also
cago to Washington City.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Elliott Dan
forth, Chairman of the Democratic
State Committee, returned tonight
after a trip through the South, during
which he talked with Senator James K.
Jones, Chairman of the National Com
mittee, and most of the Chairmen of
the Southern State Committees. Mr..
Danforth gave an Evening POST re-
porter the result of his observations,
and some information about next years
national convention.
II found'' he said, that the senti-
ment was generally in favor of select
ing some Western city other than Chi
cago as the place for holding the ma
tional convention. The members of the
National Committee have a strong feel
ing against Chicago on account of
treatment they have received from the
newspapers since they established
headquarters in that city in 1896. 1t
looks now as if either Kansas City or
Milwaukee will secure the national con-
vention. Milwaukee seems to be in the
lead. 1t has an auditorium with a
seating capacity of $4,000, and the citi-
zens have offered to entertain the dele
gates handsomely.
81 also discovered that there is gen.
eral feeling of establishing the head
quarters of the National Committee
next year in Washington. Senator
Jones favored Washington in 1896, but
gave way to Mr. Bryan, who was in
favor of Chicago.
I'm my trip through the South I o.
served one thing which will be con-
sidered of particular interest in New
York, namely, that none of the leaders
seemed disposed to insist on free silver
as the main issue of the campaign next
year. They did not say that they had
abandoned the 16-to-1 idea. but they
acknowledged that the situation had
changed since 1896, and that the DOM
inant issues next year were trusts and
imperialism. That is to say, they are
unwilling to repudiate the Chicago
platform, but they see that new issues
of far-reac ching importance have come
up lately, and that their choice should
be recognized. Even in States like
North Carolina 1 found that the anti
trust and anti-imperialism ideas en-
gagged the attention of the people more
than the free silver issue. In fact, L
might sum up my observations by say
ing that the sentiment of the Democ-
racy in the South is such that [ am
confident there will be little trouble in
bringing about union of the Democ-
racy in the whole country next year
1.-The Democratic National Conven-
ton" Mr. DanfSrth added. will be
held a short time after the r publican
CONVEX ton, according to custom. No
matter when it is ;eld. there is no doubt
about the head of the ticket. Every
where I heard only Mr.. Bryan's name
mentioned They are not talking about
candidates for Vice President yet An
Eastern man will probably be selected"
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28

CHICAGO, Dec. 27-The Record"
Tomorrow will say: The English Gov
eminent has sent a ship to the United
States, and the packers of Chicago,
Kansas City, Omaha and Milwaukee
will load it with 100000 pounds of
canned meats for use in South Africa
The boat was shipped from New York,
and will sail as soon as it is loaded For
two weeks from five to ten carloads of
canned meats have been loaded at
the stockyards daily for New York by
Armour & Co., and the Libby, McNeill
& Libby Company. At present both
the Armour and Libby packing plants
are being run at their fullest capacity.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
Proposed Advance in Freight Rates

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The Inter
state Commerce Commission decided to-
day to comply with the request of the
shippers of freight to transmit to the
Attorney General of the United States
transcript of evidence taken before
the commission last week on the in
crease in the classification of freight by
the Official Classification Commission.
Inc shippers in their petition urged
that the testimony showed a violation
OF the Sherman antitrust act Their
desire is that the Attorney General shall
take action, by injunction or otherwise,
to restrain the roads from putting the
classification into effect on January 1st.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
Rejoicing at Santa Cruz.

SANTA CRUZ, Dec. 21.-Thera is
much rejoicing here to-day over Judge
Doolings dissolution of the injunction
restraining City Treasurer Lucas from
paying the principal and interest on
the Original municipal bonds. The
money, which has been tied up for sew
eral years. amounts to about S92, 900.
This afternoon a stipulation was en-
tered into by which the suit was dis
missed The bondholders agreed to
waive the compound interest, amount
ing to about 81 600.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
Tragedy at MERGED.

MERGED, Dec. 27.-Editor Thomas
of the Star was fatally shot by Miss
N. Silvey this evening Mr.. Thomas
and Miss Silvey had been living togeth-
err as man and wife for some time. Miss
Silvey went to the office of the Star"
shortly after 5 o'clock, and calling
Thomas out in the hall, shot him with
d revolver, infiicting fatal wound.
She was only prevented from firing
second shot by the employees. Thomas
was removed to his room, but the at
tending physician says he cannot re-
cover. Miss Silvey was arrested, but
soon released on bond of 81 900.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
Maximum tie

perature 40 minimum 81, mean IL.
The pressure has risen the past TWEEN
ty-four hours over Montana and the
Dakotas. 1t has fallen along the coast
of Oregon and Washington.
The temperature has fallen slightly
on the coast of California. In the
great valleys the temperatures continue
from 10 to IL degrees below the normal,
accompanied with dense tule fog- FROM
sunrise to sunset in the San Joaquin
and Sacramento Valleys the tempera-
ture has varied but a few degrees
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
That Cloak and Suit
Reduction Sale.

Many equally as attractive
values still remain in our Cloak
and Suit Department as were
disposed of during the past cou-
pie Of days busy selling, in
which it has been amply demon
strated that che goods were
right and the prices right, and
stood the test of comparison.
Don't neglect to visit this Sec
ton this week if you've a
thought Of a new Winter outer
garment.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
BurgIaries at Vallejo.

VALLEJO, Dec. 27-The latest places
to be burglarized are the Vallejo Steam
Laundry and the residence of ". B.
Presley. At each place considerable
money was obtained. The thieves, not
content with robbery, wrought consid
cradle havoc in the laundry. At Mayor
Pressey's they ransacked bureau
drawers, boxes and turned everything
upside down. They secured $500.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
FATAL FIGHT IN ALABAMA.
Two Men Killed and Another
Probably Fatally Wounded.

HUNTSVILLE (Ala), Dec. IA
serious fight occurred at Deposit, a
small town near here, in which two
men were killed and a third is prob
ably fatally wounded. James Harden
throat was cut from ear to ear by his
nephew, Jesse Harden. The former is
dead. John c. Harden, a brother of the
dead man, was seriously cut by Jesse
Harden, and as the fight was drawing
to close Mac Russell discharged a
load of buckshot into the abdomen OF
Jesse Harden, causing death instantly.
All the parties are we'll known and
prominent in politics. Russell has not
yet been arrested. The cause of the
fight is not known.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
Our Csc Lines
of Towels

They're damask and huck, of
pure linen, and of the largest
size, with hemmed or hemstitch-
ed ends and with knotted firing
ed ends; have end borders of
fancy coIors, OF the plain corded
style of border; then there are
those extra large Turkish bath
towels, also, at Csc; every one
the largest that the money can
buy, and extra values.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
Rich Tapestry
Covers, Sl.75

They're full dining table size
handsome reversible covers, rich
Arabian damask patterns, heavy
and with deep fringe all around
the coIorings are of the most de-
sirable, and you can readily
match your furnishings from the
assortment; they'll prove ire
sistib1e at the price when you've
seen them.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
Torpedo Boat Stockton Launched.

RICHMOND (Va.), Dec. 27.-Despite
the fact that it was showing heavily,
a large crowd assembled at the Trigg
Ship Yard here to-day to witness the
launching of the torpedo boat Stock
ton. The Stockton is a sister boat to
the Shubrick. which was launched some
weeks ago. Miss Katherine Stockton,
the oldest unmarried daughter of the
Oldest son of Commodore Stockton,
christened the boat, and the affair went
off without the slightest hitch. The
Stockton is 175 feet long, OF II feet
beam and feet 8 inches draft. and
is expected to make on her trial trip
twenty-six knots
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
General Strike Possible.

ALTOONA (Pa-), Dec. 27.-Represen-
tatives of $4,000 miners in the bitumin-
Gus coal district met to-day at various
points to consider the feasibility of a
strike for a general increase of 30 per
cent. In wages. The sessions were Sc
cret- Inc miners say unless the opera
tors consent to the demand a general
strike is certain. The operators to-day
informed the miners that they regard
the demands as preposterous
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
United Mine Workers.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2I.-An exc
cutive session of the United Mine
Workers of America began in this city
to-day. Besides President John Mitch
ell and Secretary Pearce, there were
present John r. Ream, President of
District No. II of Beacon, a., and sew
eral others. President Mitchell said the
object of the meeting is to arrange for
the national convention to be held in
Indianapolis January 10Th. and the
joint conference of miners and coal
operators. which meets here January
Odd
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
Capt. shephard's Daughter Wedde,

NEW YORK, Dec. 27-The marriage
OF Miss Zenaide Sheppard, daughter of
Captain and Mrs. Edwin Malcolm
Sheppard, U. S. N, to Lieutenant Theo-
dore Vogelsang, U. S. N, of San Fran
cisco, took place at high noon to-day in
st. Paurs Memorial Church Stapleton,
S. I. The wedding was a naval affair.
and many of the guests were in full
uniform
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
New Textile Mills.

BOSTON, Dec 27-The number of
textile mills constructed or contem
plated in the United States for the last
half of 1899, as reviewed by the Amer
lean Wool and Cotton Reporter" is
1873. against 116 for the first half of the
year. This makes a total of 300 mills
for the year, against 262 for 1898 and
155 for 1897.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
Nonpareii $500
White Blankets

Ncnparei1 stands for their
standard of superiority; SIS buys
no better blankets some places;
they're a large double bed size
l72xS0 inches), weigh S pounds;
are of pure white wool, with
pretty pink and blue end bor-
ders, and tape bound ends. Com
fort demands blankets now and
81 procures the comfort.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-28
Congressman Bortelle.

BOSTON, Dec. 27.-Congressman C
A. Boutelle of Maine is at a sanitarium
at Brookline, but his exact condition is
unknown, except to his immediate rela-
tives. Tonight it was understood here
that his condition was very serious,
but inquiry at his home in Bangor
brought word that there had been no
reason to believe that his condition had
changed since yesterday.