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The record-union., 1899-12-16

SAN JOSE, Dec. 15.-This morning
meeting of the State Horticultural Con-
vention was largely devoted to dis
cuSSion of protection to California
fruits, and incidentally there was some
outcropping of the ideas of free trade
and protection in the abstract.
w. Otto Emerson of Haywards read
an interesting paper on Beneficial and
Injurious Birds; Their Economic Value
to the Farmer and Orchardists." This
contained much that is of practical
value.
Our Export Fruit Trade, Export
Fruit Packages, Fertilization and Irri-
cation, Citrus and Olive Industry and
the Need of Better and More. Uniform
Pack for Exportation,'' was the subject
of paper by Hon. Eugene German of
Los Angeles. 1t was read by E. W.
Maslin of San Francisco. 1t contained
much practical information for growers.
Professor S. NJ Woodbridge of Pasa-
dena read a paper on Irrigation, Sur
face and Sub" which was excellent.
Another resolution on the reciprocity
treaty was adopted This deals direct
ly and solely with the proposed reel
procity agreement with France, which
is bitterly opposed. A copy was or
dered sent to Senator Perkins.
1t was determined to attempt a thor
ough organization of all the fruit inter-
ests of the State. A committee has
already been appointed Of ten members
to meet here on the 10Th of January to
see if the dried fruit interests can be
pooled. This morning an addition OF
ten was made to the committee, these
ten to represent the green fruit inter-
est. The green fruit committeeman are:
Charles Barnes. San Francisco; G. w.
Childs, San Jose; A. Monture, Palermo;
3. E. Hutchinson, Fowler; B. F. Wal
ton, Yuba City; a. Barstow, San Jose.
G. E. Lawrence, Lodi; H. L. Stevens,
San Jose. and L. F. Graham. San Jose.
This afternoon the members of the
convention before meeting inspected the
plant of the Santa Clara Valley Fruit
Exchange.
AT the session of the convention this
afternoon Marysville was chosen as the
next meeting place of the convention.
Eureka. Humboldt County, was NOM
mated. but the claims of the latter town
were not seriously urged.
In compliance with the recommends
IiOD OF freSlCenl cooper IN MS ANNUAL
address, the following resolution was
adopted.
Resolved, That our members in Con-
gress be requested to present an Act.
and labor for it's adoption, setting aside
from settlement for homes, all mount
ain lands unoccupied in the State of
California, and restrict the devastation
caused by prospecting for mineral and
mining purposes"
BY resolution the State Board of Har-
Dor Commissioners was appealed to to
carry out the provisions of the law re-
garding a free market in San Francisco,
and if in their judgment further legis-
lation is necessary, that they recon-
mend such additional epactments rs
viii enable them to speedily and ef-
fectively establish such free market
as the producers and shippers desire
A resolution was passed thanking the
Southern Pacific for furnishing free
excursion to Stanford University to the
convention tomorrow.
The convention then closed its ses-
sions. 1t was stated to be the most
largely attended session in the history
of these annual State gatherings of
fruit-growers.
The record-union., 1899-12-16

Council to confer with the cracker bak
ing trust, in an effort to induce them
to recognize union labor; for appoint
ment Of the next mining inspector OF
Missouri from the ranks of the zinc
and lead miners; denouncing anti-ticket
scalping laws: favoring national law
for reducing hours of labor; directing
that the Executive Councillors repre-
sent the federation at meetings of the
various branches of railway employees,
with a view to closer alliance with the
federation.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Wasserman, kaufman & Cos
TOPICS OF The TURF.
RESULTS OF RACES ON COAST
AND EASTERN TRACKS.
Sam Dannenhaun,, at Forty to One
Winner of the First Event
at Tanforan Park.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15.-At Tan
foran Park to-day Zoroaster won an
other easy victory. He was as good
as to 10 in the betting. a stumble
by The Lady cost Vittitoe d race. An
jou,. driven to the limit, winning by
less than a length. Sam Dannenbaum,
at 40 to l, captured the six furlongs
race, though Diomed looked to be a
winner until we'll in the stretch.
Weather rainy and track sloppy. Re
suits:
Six furlongs, Sam Dannenbaum
Shields, 8 to 2, second; Jolly Briton
(Spencer), 10 to l. third. Time-1:19A.
Gravita, Mountebank, Racetto and Ell
Estro also ran.
Five furlongs, maidens, Alice Doug
herty (Vittitoe}, 8 to 2, won; Limerick
Henry), to 1, second; March Seven
ct. Walsh, 80 to 1, third Time-1:O4.
Blooming Chance, Gold Finder, Miss
Reel, freight II. and Heartless also
started.
One mile. Anjou (spencer, I to 10,
won; The Lady Vittitoe), to l, sec
ond Sunello Ct. Burns), 8 to l, third
Time-1:4I. Bathos also started.
Seven furlongs, handicap, King Car
nival g. Martin), to 10, won; Ell Estro
IT Walsh. Z to 2, second; Potente
(Johnson), 5 to 2, third Time-1:31.
No others.
Six furlongs,. selling, First Call
CThorpe), 6 to 5, won; Grand Sachem
It. Walsh, 6 to 5, second; Pongo
(Glover), 80 to /, third Time-1:1S1a.
Indra. The Offering and Inverary II.
also started.
Mile and a sixteenth, all ages, 70
rooster (Spencer), 3 to 10, won; Decoy
Ct Walsh, 9 to 2, second; Wallen-
stein (Bonner). 10 to l, third. Time
1:51A. Lothian also ran.
AT NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 15.-The man
with the halter was in evidence to-day.
H. Robinson, owner of McAlbert,
claimed San Durango in the first race,
claimed Forbush at 5000 in the last.
Weather clear and track good. Re-
suits:
Six and a half furlongs. selling, De
Bride won, San Durango second, Little
Billy third. Time-1 ;221h
One mile, selling, Trimmer won. Jul
Meta second, Lillian Reed third Time
Il :43M-
Five and half furlongs. Ell Caney
won, Miss Day second, Profit third
Time-1:09A.
Seven furlongs, handicap, Lackman
won, The Sluggard second, Keonig
third. Time-1:2S.
Mile and an eighth. selling. Baratari
won. limp second, Forbush third. Time
-1:50
The record-union., 1899-12-16
HANDSOrlE
TAILOR-MADE
SUITS GO IN

AND REMEMBER, $3.50 is
only special price we've placed
on a line of much greater value
in handsome Venetian cloth,
ready to wear costumes, that
you might profit right now by
this cut price when a new suit
of this sort Is wanted and will
be of service to you, and that we
may profit closing out the re-
naming quantity entire In
quick manner. They're the fly
front sort, with silk lined jack
ct and habit skirt; perfect in
cut, style and every detail OF
finish. See these remarkable
values.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Stiff Bests Mccormack.

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-Billy Stiff the
Chicago middleweight, was given the
decision over Jack Mccormack. the
Philadelphia heavyweight, at the end
of six rounds here night. Both men
went at it hammer and tongs as soon
as they toed the mark. Stiff was put
to the floor near the end of the first
round He. evened up matters in the
next by sending Mccormack down
twice Mac was down again in each
succeeding round. and in the final one
had all he could do to stand on his
feet.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Printers Strike at Pittsburg.

PITTSBURG Pa), Dec. 15.-The
members Of Pittsburg Typographical
Union No. have walked out of the
offices of the Pittsburg daily news
papers and struck, although the scale
or contract between the printers and
publishers does not expire until De-
cember oath. They have not struck
for higher wages. The demand is that
the machinists employed to care for the
linotype machines, and who are men,
bers of Duquesne Lodge No. 10 of the
International Association of Machin-
lists, be forced to become members of
the Typographical Union.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Murder in the Second Degree.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15.-George
L. Tanner was to-day convicted of
murder in the second degree. He shot
and killed James Brown and Mrs. Fan
ME Barnes at the Hughes Hotel, 503
Folsom street, last August, and was
on trial for the killing of Brown. He
did not deny that he did the shooting,
but claimed that he acted in self-de-
Tense. He has yet to be tried on
charge of murder for killing Mrs.
Barnes
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Dishonest Railway Mail Clerk.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15.-Preston
A. Blake, a railway mail clerk on the
route between Los Angeles and this
city, was arrested to-day on the charge
of taking money from special delivery
letters. When arrested Blake broke
down and acknowledged his pecula-
lions, which he said amounted to only
a few hundred dollars.
The record-union., 1899-12-16

The companies outside of the Gamer
les combine represent a very large OUT
put. An estimate is made that the ca
pacity OF two of the concerns alone IS
fully 100000 cases. These are the
California Canneries Company Oimlt-
ed) and the Code Portwood Company
of this city, In addition to these two
the deal takes in the Golden Gate Pack
ing Company of San Jose.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Case of Corporal Damphoffer.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15-Secretary
Root has recommended communication of
the death sentence imposed by court
martial upon Corporal Damphoffer and
two other soldiers of the Washington
Volunteer Regiment. who were con-
victed of ravishing Filipino women. The
communication recommended is impris-
onment for twenty years.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Appointment of Allen.

OMAHA, Dec. 1o.-The question has
been raised as to whether William Y.
Allen, appointed Senator from this
State, can be seated. The contention
Of some is that Hayward, never having
taken his seat, the whole matter is in
the same position as in States where
the Legislature failed to elect at the
expiration of the term of his predeces-
CO.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Stanford Football Team.

STANFORD, Dec. 15.-The Stanford
varsity football team will go north at
the end of the present semester for the
last game of the season. The boys will
line up against the Multnomah Athletic
Club eleven on New Years day. 1t is
likely the Stanfords will also play the
University of Oregon eleven.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Judgment Against Santa Cruz.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15.-In the
suit of Horace l.. Hill against the City
Of Santa Cruz, judgment for the plain
tiff for $17.20S has been given by Judge
Seawell of the Superior Court. The
claim was for bonds issued for the
water works.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Black Ostrich
Feather BOaS.

The rapid selling in this line
is sufficient evidence that our
stock is of the right sort and
our prices unmatched on like
values in competition. All are
first quality feathers, full, fluffy,
glossy and curly. The 1S-inch
lengths, with ribbon tie at neck,
priced $3.50, $3.50, $4.25, SIS
and Sc each.
Those measuring SO to As
inches in length are 1915,
$3.50, SO, $3.50, SIS, SIS and
$40.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
IMPRISONMENT for Life.

PRESCOTT (Ariz), Dec 15.-The
jury in the case of Thomas Walker on
trial for the murder of Richard Ben
nett, a wealthy stockman, returned a
verdict of guilty with the penalty fixed
at Imprisonment for life. Eight jurors
held out for the death penalty until
convinced the others would not change.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Weekly
Union

Is a t2-page family and business
newspaper issued every Friday
morning. Thus, for the very small
sum of 81 its subscribers receive no
less than GA pages of choice read
ing and news matter in year.
This reduction has been made
that we may afford the people In
these times of stringency the fullest
onnortunitv to have the Weekly
The record-union., 1899-12-16
A Journalist Seriously Injured.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16.-Robert
Duncan Milne the well known journal
list, was struck by a street car about
1890 o'clock this morning as he was
crossing Market street near Montgom-
cry. He was picked up in an uncon-
scious condition and taken to the Re-
ceiving Hospital where it was found
that he had sustained a severe cash on
the back of the head, and probably
fracture of the skull. His recovery is
doubtful.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Molineux Trial.

NEW YORK, Dec 15-When the
trial of Roland B. Molineux was adj
journed to-day until Monday, William
]. Kinsley, the handwriting expert. was
still on the witness stand undergoing a
severe cross-examination at the
hands of Mr.. Weeks, the attorney for
the defense.
The record-union., 1899-12-16

date. and finally decided upon June
10Th.
Balloting for the place of holding the
convention was then begun.
First NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 10, Chicago
20, New York Z, ST. Louis 8. Necessary
to choice %.
The final ballot resulted: Philadel-
phia %, Chicago q. The selection of
Philadelphia was then made unani-
r1o1lc
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Concealed Arms Captured.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Dec. 15.-An-
other lot of concealed arms has been
captured near Guantanamo by the
rural guards A party of colored Gu
bans was preparing to distribute the
weapons
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Ribbon Special
At lac and 1Oc ward.

Those all-si1k wide taffeta rib
bons made brisk business at
their first selling. The quantity
being large, leaves still ample
to interest all ribbon users
when the price is considered:
34-inch wide ribbons, special at
14c yard; 415-inch wide ribbons,
special at 19c yard.
The new fancy ribbons so much
used as four-in-hand and fancy
neck pieces, with long flowing
ends, for women's wear, are in
splendid display at ribbon sec
ton, at SOC, 4Oc, SOC, &c and
up to 81 the yard.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Run Down by a Street Car.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. ID. E.
Grady of Stockton was Tun down by
a McAllister street car this afternoon.
He was cut over the left eye and his
left leg was injured.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
New Bills introduced in House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Represen-
tative Elliott Of South Carolina to-day
introduced a bill for the building of a
new cruiser to be named the Charles
ton, to take the place Of the cruiser OF
that name recently lost in the Philip
pines.
Knox of Massachusetts introduced
bill for the civil government in Alaska.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Perfumery, ETC.,
In Gilt Boxes.

Neat gilt decorated box, con-
tanning in separate apertures, l
packet Of sachet powder, l cake
of fine soap and one bottle of
perfumery. Price, Csc per box.
Colgates' new vioris perfume,
2 bottles and cake of soap con-
tanned in a neat box. Priced,
Csc per box.
Neat box, containing a large
(l-oz.) bottle of delicate and
lasting odor. Priced, Zoe box.
Miniature sized extracts, S
bottles, containing each a diff
ferent and delicate odor, put up
in one box. Priced, Csc per box.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Connolly Given the Decision.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-Eddie Con-
molly of ST. Johns, N. B., was given the
decision on points over Kid Mcfarland
of New York in twenty-five rounds OF
fast fighting at the Broadway Athletic
Club tonight.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
More Recruits for Philippines.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The War
Department has arranged to send about
l,0O0 recruits to Manila to fill the regi-
ments which are running short on ac-
count of death. disease and discharge.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
Perfumery
AtOniZerS.

Handsomely co1ored and in at
cred and each one sold guaran-
teed in perfect order. Priced,
Csc, 35c, SOC and up to $3.50.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
HORT|CuL TURAL
CONVENTION.
Meeting Of Fruit Growers at San
Jose Brought to a Close.
Earysy!Ie Chosen as the Place Of Holding
the Me-! SESSION.

Resolutions Adopted Opposing the
Proposed Reciprocity Treaty
With France, and Requesting
the California Delegation in
Congress to Present an Act, and
Labor for Its Adoption, Relative
to Unoccupied Mountain Lands
in the State.
The record-union., 1899-12-16

Year Around Friends

are the articles listed below;
also, ever appreciated and sensi-
BILE gifts:
Very pretty new line of din
ing table covers, size Sd, tapes
try or chenille. Prices from
$1.75 to SIS.
Down comforters, size 72xS4,
extra large, covered with a fine
grade of French sateen. Price,
So each.
Down comforters, size 72x72,
covered with fine grade of at
tractive1y figured French sateen.
Price, Sc each.
Down comforters, size 72x72,
covered with a splendid grade
of French sateen and well made.
Price, SIS each.
Extra fine large Marysvi1le
blankets, white, with pretty
blue and pink borders and
bound ends, size 84x9O, lbs.
Price, $40 pair. Excellent value.
Holiday Handkerchiefs.
Gentleme.-'s pure linen initial
handkerchiefs, 6 in box, $50
box.
Ladies' pure linen initial
handkerchief 81 and $3.50
box, 6 in bog.
Ladies embroidered silk hand
kerchiefs, SOC, Zoe, 75c.
Beautiful line of ladies' un-
1aundered handkerchief. Priced
each, 121ac, 1890 and Csc.
Chi1dren's initial handker-
chiefs, 3 in fancy box. Price,
Csc a box.
Gentlemen's silk handker-
chiefs, with beautiful initials.
Priced, each, Csc, SOC to 81.
Gentlemen's fine silk handker-
chiefs, hemstitched, at 25c, SOC,
Use, 81 and $3.50 each.
Fine handmade lace handker-
chiefs, in a beautiful assort-
ment Of patterns, 6Oc, 81, $1.25
and $1.35 each.
Gent1emen's handkerchiefs, In
the different widths, hemstitch-
ed, at 121ac, 162sc, Csc. 3 for 81
and soc each.
Real duchess and point lace
handkerchiefs, beautiful pat
terms, at $3.50 to SIS apiece.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
BAD RAIL WAY
WRECK IN IDAHO.
An Extra Freight Train on the
Northern Pacific Branch
Gets Out Of Control Of the Traihmen and
Dashes Down a Steep Grade.

Two Engines and Nineteen Cars
Loaded With Steel Completely
Wrecked, and Two Engineers,
Fireman and a Brakeman Kill
ed, While Another Man Was
Fatally Injured.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
"Honest Labor Bears
a Lovely Face. "

There IS nothing more
pleasing to look upon than a
Hearty. ruddy face, gained by
honest toll. hey are the
saving of the nation, these
toflers of both SEXES. strug-
Cling for daily bread.
Pore blood makes them able to Keep up
the daily round of duty at home, shop or
store. IF the blood has faint or i'm
purity, or run down feeling comes on,
the one remedy Is Hoods Sarsaparala,
Are1ra's Greatest Medicine for the blood.
Poor Blood =" SNy Blood evas so
poor that IN hottest zueather 1 felt cold.
Hoods Sarsapariza made me qrar1. II Is
the right thing IN the right place. Hattie
J. Taylor, Woodstozn, N.
hoods SalJqbmdM
27az77I ;lE5l;l5lz5H1
Hoods Pills cure liver Ills; the Irritating and
only cathartic to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The record-union., 1899-12-16
WILL MEET IN
The QUAKER CITY.

CONTINUED from First Page)
The record-union., 1899-12-16

Argentina's President has $500
uniform.
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17
Something TO 1iSNOw

1t may be worth something to
know that the very best medicine
for restoring the tired out nerv-
GUS system to q healthy vigor is
Electric Bitters. This medicine
is purely acts by Civ
ing tone to the nerve centres in
the stomach, gently stimulates
tho Liver and Kidneys, and aids
these organs in throwing Oft i'm
purities in the blood. Electric
Bitters improves the appetite,
aids digestion, and is pronounced
By those who have tried it as the
very best blood purifier and nerve
tonic. Try it. Sold for 00cs or
Sl,00 per bottle at W. c. Shows
drug store,
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17
MORTALITY FROM HEAT.
How High Temperatures Affect the
Public Health of Large
Cities.

It will not now be difficult to under
stand in what manner high tempera-
ture affects the public health of large
cities, Evidently in the direct action
Of heat upon the human body we have
the most powerful agency in the pro-
duction Of our great summer mortality,
Whiel sunstroke represents the max
imum direct effect Of solar heat upon
the human subject, the large increase
Of deaths from wasting chronic diseases
and diarrhoeal affections, Of children
under one year Of age and Of persons
upward Of 70 years Of age, shows the
terrible effects Of the prevailing in
tense heat Of summer upon all who are
debilitatcd by disease or age and there
by have their "heat-reguIating power'
diminished. The fact has been cs,
tablished by frequent experiment that
when solar or artificial heat is con.
tinually applied to the ANNA the tenn.
perature Of its body will gradually rise
until all Of the compensatiug or heat
regulating agencies fail to preserve the
equilibrium, aud the temperature
reaches a point at watch death take,
place from actual combustion. IN gem.
cral, a temperature Of l3T degrees FOhr'
enhoit in man would be regarded Us
indicating an unfayorable termination
Of any disease, In persons suffering
from sunstrokc the temperature often
ranges from l0G degrees Fahrenheit to
100 degrees Fahrenheit, the higher tem-
perature appearing just before fatal
termination,--Dr, stephen smith, n
Appleton's Popular Science Monthly
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17

are sending millions of dol
lars to the one to give them
a start in life; we are send
ing millions of cartlilges to
give their long-suiferlng in
habitants a free transfer to
the happy land. In the
Western Hemisphere we are
the good Samaritan; in the
Eastern Hemisphere we are
the iron-handed and heart
less oppressor, Great is
Imperialism! "Who will
haul down the flag?
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17
WITH QUE EXCHANGES.


Bro. hndrus Of the Salem
Banner Nugget has bought
the Salem Banner of LIZ e
Davis and consolidated the
two. Davis is to be with
the Baxter County Citizen
in the future.
The Pocahontas Herald
gave that city's council a
hot roast last week.
The Ouitman Tribune has
been running an original
story for several months.
1t will perhaps end with
the century.
The De Queen Bee is one
of our exceIlant exchanges.
1t does good work for Sewer
county.
The new management is
making a much better paper
of the Gravett news.