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The record-union., 1899-07-19
WAS SOMEBODY DROWNED?
CHARLES GIBSON DECLARES
THERE WAS.
Says He Saw Young Man Leap
Into the River and
Go Down.

Charles Gibson, who lives near Sew
enth and S streets, last night IN
formed the police that between and
Z o'clock he was an eyewitness TO q
drowning in the river about nun
dred yards below the Gas Works.
Mr.. Gibson is Il years old and quite
feeble. The story he told was to the
effect that he was fishing below the
Gas Works. and that up the stream
about two hundred feet three boys or
young men, were bathing. They were
trying to induce a fourth party to
lump into the water, and he heard
one of them say, Jump in; it isn't
deep here
Immediately thereafter the boy or
young man on the bank sprang into
the river, and second later began TO
scream that he was drowning, and
cried for help.
Just above Mr. Gibson a Japanese
and Portuguese were fishing, ana as
the unfortunate floated down the Jap
put out his fishing rod, which was too
short Seeing he could not reach him,
he called to the Portuguese to save
him, but the latter said 'Oh, he's all
right; he can swim,'' and made no eff
fort to save him until it was too late.
rheumatism, says he attempted to
reach the drowning lad, but that be-
fore he could do so the latter sank
before his eyes and was seen no more.
The old man says he did not get i
good view. of the unfortunate, but be-
lieved, judging from his voice, that he
was between 10 and % years of age.
The back of the head was toward him
and he did not see the youths face.
He said that when he looked for the
companions of the unfortunate they
were gone and he had no idea who
they were.
Sergeant Dolan and Officer Douglas
visited the spot where the drowning
took place, but could learn nothing.
Further investigation will be made
this morning.
ANOTHER CASE REPORTED.
Last night Kanaka and three
white men employed on the steamer
Queen of the Yukon reported that a
fireman known as Archie had
drowned early in the evening opposite
the foot of o street.
The steamer is heavily loaded and
is aground out in the stream. Archie
and Kanaka We're engaged in fasten-
ing ropes with which to pull the ves-
sci off the sandbar. After diving and
releasing a rope that had fouled the
paddle-whee of another boat, Archie
was swimming about in the river,
when he was seized with cramps and
disappeared after having drifted down
with the current
The men who reported the case said
they tried to recover the body of their
companion. but could not. The steamer
halls from San Francisco and the
crew belongs there.
The record-union., 1899-07-19
THE UNION, SACRAMENTO WEDNESDAY, july 1e

conditioning race tracks sthe other day.
The grizzled veteran of many cam
paigns said tar as the California State
Agricultural Society gets $4,000 from
the State to aid its annual fair, it should
so spend that money as to attract the
most attention to the States products,
and add the most value to them. The
faster the records made by the trotters
and PAGERS the more money they will
sell for in the East and the more
money will be brought back to add to
the States capital.
"Of late years the Sacramento track
has not been considered fast one, but
it can be made so, and it is due the
breeding interests of the State and the
taxpayers whose money makes our
great State Fair possibility that the
Sacramento track be as fast as pessi-
BILE this year."
The record-union., 1899-07-19
DEATH OF G. e. BURNHAM.
The Bank Cashier Succumbs to
His Recent Attack,

Charles E. Durham, assistant CASH
Ter of the California State Bank, died
at his home, 1412 N street, last night.
Mr. Burnham's health had not been
good the last year or two, and couple
of months ago he suffered partial
stroke of paralysis while at his desk
in the bank. AT times he seemed to
be recovering, and again would be
worse, but at last the end came.
Mr.. Burnham was A years of age,
and had been a resident of Sacramento
for many years. He was a brother OF
James H. and Fred Burnham of Folsom.
He leaves wife and one child. The
funeral wir1ztake place from the family
residence at 2:30 D. m. on Thursday.
Mr.. Durham enjoyed the respect and
esteem of the business community and
a wide circle of friends and acquaint-
ances. He was most estimable citi-
zen and devoted husband and father.
The record-union., 1899-07-19
IN TROUBLE AGAIN.
Jack DAILY Arrested for Petty
Thieviug.

Jack Daily, who lives in a shanty in
the alley between D and E, Twelfth
and Thirteenth streets, was only re-
Gently released from the County Jail,
where he served term for petty lar
ceny. DAILY, who is an old man. is
again in trouble.
Information was yesterday given the
police that Daily was at his old tricks
again, and the informant stated that
it his shanty were searched it would
give up many things. Acting on this
suggestion Officer Hayes raided the
shanty, arrested DAILY. and sent to the
station a half-dozen buggy robes, a
saw, hammer, and other articles.
DAILY is believed to be demented. He
asserts that he was never before ar
rested. The police would like to find
owners for some Of the buggy robes,
which they feel confident were stolen
by Daily.
The record-union., 1899-07-19
IMPROVE THE TRACK.
A Hint to the State Board of
Agriculture.

The San Francisco Breeder and
Sportsman" has this to say on the SUBJ
ject of the benefit of fast race tracks:
Last year at Santa Rosa, the track
was in such perfect condition that some
of the fastest miles trotted or paced
in the United States during the year
were made over it. The three-year-
old gelding record was made there by
the trotter Who-Is-It (2:12), and the
fastest mile made by four-year-old
pacing mare was the 2:07A of Much
Better at Santa Rosa. At an auction
sale at Cleveland last May Who-Is-It
sold for $4,000, and in law suit over
the mare Much Better $4,000 was the
value placed upon her.
1.-The questions arise how much would
the gray horse have brought, and
would there have been any law suit
over the mare, had the Santa Rosa
track been in such poor condition that
fast time would have been impossible
over it?
Taking these facts for text Monroe
Salisbury preached little sermon on
The record-union., 1899-07-19
Artic1e. Of INSTRUMENTATION.

The following articles of incorpora-
ton were yesterday filed at the office
of the Secretary of State:
Porterville Light and Power Com
pany, Porterville. To buy and dispose
Of electric power. Directors-W. H.
Hammond, A. G. Wishon, A. D. Wilson,
]. r. Jones, ]. F. Boiler, Porterville.
Capital, $4,000.
Brandt Mining and Development
Company, San Francisco. To buy, sell,
and develop mines. Directors-C. w.
Hawxhurst, S. w. Nicoll, F. J. Brandt,
]. F. Simmons, G. M. Robertson, w. J..
Smith, H. E. A Rilton, San Francisco.
Capital, 100000.
The record-union., 1899-07-19
PAID UNDER PROTEST.
d. o. Mills Bank Sues to Recover
$3.50 From the County.

The National Bank of D. o. Mills &
Co. has brought suit against Sacra-
mento County, to recover $4,000.
which was paid in as taxes under pro-
test, for the year 1898. and asks for
a decree adjudging the assessment
void. IL
1t is alleged in the complaint that
the assessment was made on certain
personal property consisting Of bonds
warrants, deposits. solvent credits.
moneys and Office furniture of the value
of 1856, 160, all Of which was used for
the purpose of conducting a banking
business pursuant to certain Acts of
Congress- none of which was liable to
such assessment.
White & Seymour are attorneys for
plaintiff
The record-union., 1899-07-19
Foresters of America.

The following officers of Court Sac
ramento, No. u, Foresters of Amer
lea, were last evening installed by
Deputy Grand Chief Ranger Fred Har-
ris, assisted by w. w Mott acting as
Herald: r c. r.. A. E. Engstrom;
c. r., P. N. Schmitt; S. c. R., w. Weis-
man; Financial Secretary, c. A. Root !;
Recording Secretary, c. E. Hill; Treas
urer. W. F. Uhl; S. W., F. J. Book; j.
w, W. Atkinson S. B., E. H. Cox; J.
B., Martin White; Trustee, George Ell
Hott.
The occasion was celebrated by the
initiation of four new members, and
much enthusias SIN was manifested
The record-union., 1899-07-19
Firearms in Cuba.

81 hear there are some cases Of tri-
gandage around here" said the tour
list.
WELL answered the hospitaple
Cuban, I'D advise you to sleep with
your firearms under your pillow"
us there so much danger as that?"
ooh, I don't exactly mean TO say
there is any danger; but don't believe
in spreading temptation. If YOU were
to leave your firearms around loose
some Of the boys might be tempted to
take 'em up to the Alcalde and lay 'em
down at seventy-five per."-Washing-
ton Star.
The record-union., 1899-07-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BAKER & HAMILTON. WHOLESALE
hardware. bicycles, carts. buggies, car
riages, phaetons Balm farm and header
wagons. Send for catalogue.
MRS. WINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by mill
ions of mothers for their children WINE
teething with perfect success. II sootnes
cures wind collie, regulates the bowels ana
Is the best remedy for diarrhea, wnetner
sale BY druggists in every part of the
world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup. Twenty-hve Gents ~
o bottle. NV p
The record-union., 1899-07-19
Hotel Arrivals.

The following were the arrivals a
the Golden Eagle Hotel yesterday: j. 3
Owens. M. Joyce. ]. H. Burborn, ]. E
Gardner, Miss Lissak. A NJ Barnett
W.. j.. Schurz, Phil Godran, John A
Gill, H. s. Keller. San Francisco; w
Johnson. B. G. West. Chicago; w. B
Graves, Pasadena: f. Gist, Reno.
The record-union., 1899-07-19
Charge Against a Collector.

J. Ross was yesterday arrested on
a warrant charging him with misde-
meanor embezzlement. 1t is alleged
that Ross, who was an employee of the
American Laundry, collected num-
Der of bills, the proceeds of which he
appropriated to his own use. He was
released on bonds.
The record-union., 1899-07-19
A Dangerous Combination.

While working at Fourteenth and K
streets yesterday John P. Hutson drank
quantity of iced tea. He was taken
violently i'll, and was treated at the Re-
ceiving Hospital. Hard work, great
heat and iced tea did not agree with
him
The record-union., 1899-07-19
But the Bow Escaped.

At Tenth and K streets yesterday
a boy fell from his bicycle, and before
he could recover his propertyta double
team ran over the machine, badly
Wrecking it.
The record-union., 1899-07-19
AUCTIONS.
AUCTION SALE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18TH, AT 10
O'Clock a. M, at salesroom, 1923 X street.
bedroom suit, bed lounges, chairs, mo-
quet carpets, hall tree, oak sideboard,
gasoline stoves and many other articles.
Sale positive and peremptory.
w. H. SHERBURN, Auctioneer.
The record-union., 1899-07-19
The Harlan Trial.

Considerable testimony for the pros
ecution was heard yesterday in Judge
Hughes court in the case of Charles
Harlan, on trial for crininally assault
ing a girl named Martin. The case is
one that cannot be reported.
The record-union., 1899-07-19

The best gas stove on earth (Schnei-
der & Trenkamp's) burns either gas
All prices. Holbrook. Merrill & Stet-
son, 221 -223 street.
The record-union., 1899-07-19

why is Aguinaldo like a man who
relies upon his knowledge for living?'
Dunno. Why?" He always carries
his capital around with him. Chicago
Times-H
The record-union., 1899-07-19

"Wielands Extra Pale" Lager, S1.10
q doz. quarts delivered. Blauth. 4O7 x.
Tel. 297.
The record-union., 1899-07-19
Will Self=Evident
Facts Make Any
Impression on You?

Many ladies have already begun their
lessons and are more than pleased with
the SIMPLICITY and ACCURACY of the
SYSTEM and mode of MEASURE
MENTS.
Other ladies have called and examined
the system and will soon enter the class.
In a very short time we expect to nave
our large draughting table filled with
energetic ladies who are anxious to know
how to cut perfect fitting dresses with
the least trouble Every pupil who COM
pletes the course is granted diploma
which will aid them in getting position
as head cutter in any establishment.
Correct, Exact and Simple,
and last but not least, inexpensive. Come
and talk it over and take a free trial
lesson and be convinced that what we
say is true.
Good teachers wanted. Call and get
terms.
The record-union., 1899-07-19
Mohr & york Pkg Co.
IO24-1O26-J STREET

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
fornia. i@
In the matter of the estate of FRAN
CTS COX, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that FRIDAY,
the 2Sth day of July, 1899, at 10 O'Clock a.
m. of said day, and the Courtroom of said
Court, at the Court House, in the City of
Sacramento, County of Sacramento, and
State of California, has been appointed as
the time and place for proving the, will
of said Francis Cox, deceased, and for
hearing the application of Julius Ever
son, for the Issuance to him of letters
testamentary thereon.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
court this 18th day of July, 1899.
(Seal) w. B. HAMILTON, Clerk.
BY B.. II. Gallup, Deputy Clerk.
Hiram w. Johnson and Peter J. SHIELDS,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
Endorsed: Filled July 18TH, 1899.
w. e. HAMILTON, Clerk
By B. H. Gallup, Deputy. jyl7-l2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26
A COMPROMISE 6FFEClED
In The Matter OF PuIsier OF the Bates College
Ball Team.

Tn view uf the fact that there was X
disagreement of the Interpretation w
The constitution no action was taken
by the members at the meeting Nj Tho
representatives Of the Maine colleges on
the protest filed against Pulsif-rs play
ing Nh the Bates base BAH nine
\ short time ago. a record of Pulsi-
fer's having played against one Nc the
college teams was found in one If the
state papers. The discovery was made
Wy the manager If the Bowdoin team
ana Manager Dascom Of Colby. ana
Manager Downing Of the University Of
Maine mines. were notified VI the tind.
Both managers at once filed protests
against Pulsifer's playing on the nine
and the games We're played under pro-
test.
The matter was discussed at the
meeting of the managers, yesterday
morning. and then three interpreted
tons We're made. BOwdOin and Colby
held together on one and the others
had different meanings. 1t was finally
agreed to compromise the matter and
Pulsifer. who is the mainstay of the
Bates team. will be allowed TO finish
out the season.
Article Of the constitution was
adopted 80 as to read as follows: The
players in the league shall be bona fde
students Of the college or the graduate
departments thereof. and when any
man shall have played years in all
Nh any Varsity team Of any college or
colleges in the United States he shall
not b. eligible TO play in the league"
These additions We're made: Article
u. In case Of rain the visiting team
shall receive one-halr of their expenses
as a rain guarantee
Article 10. The manager Of the
home team shall. at least one week be-
fore the game. notify the visiting man
ager Of his choice ~ umpires and the
visiting manager shall have the power
to accept Of reject the home manager 5
choice"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26
CADETS UNDER FIRE
Hoodlums Bombard Anti-Tobacco League
Boys While on Parade.

The Arti-Tpbar,u League cadets
stood thrir iifst fire. Wednesday even
.ug. Lk. veteran soldiers in spite 40 do
ft', mat ou- wv ava uf-rh- members VIZ
,ae company t,er- hit Ey the fyins
t+gs. stones ana other missiles hurried FIX
them hy houdIlms. tn. boys turned
uut fur parade. wednesday night. ana
at INV same time practic-d drilling WI
thu streets. There were about - mem
bors ~ the company and "a. they
I turned out on me street they made "a
showing that excited many favorable
words NJ comment.
The cadets had almost finished their
street drill and We're going from Elm
street into college avenue when with
out word Of warming, a perfect storm
NJ eggs. stones and clods of turf came
from the darkness. Just where I'll came
/ from no one was able % tell and the
members of rh- company were unable
"a dodge ia account ~ the darkness.
During lhe fine TWO NO the members
W thu company were bit Ivy the stones.
Philip Robinson receiving a bad though
mt serious injury. Ralph Hoxie was
also hit 10y rock ana barely escaped
being knocked over by the force Of the
blow. IIe hId a bump on the side vi
his head as the result Of the blow
The company stuck together in spite
Cf the storm Df rocks. None vi the
boys We're seriously hurt. though it
looked at one time as though it would
be necessary FOR the boys tp break
away from the crowd and run u save
themselves from being seriously hurt.
Just who threw the stones ana eggs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26
USED A KNIFE.
Charles White Attempts TO Slab Officer Pray
and is Under Arrest.

An attempted stabbing ARRAY TOOK
place in front Of the American EXprtas
office. al 1855 Thursday night. in when
Charles White. better known as hap
~" White. struck twice with an open
knife at Special officer Maurice Pray
The affair started at DeNenpoft :
corner. where White was standing IN
drunken condition. making the air blue
with his curses. and swearing that no
officer could take him. officer Pray
saw him and started across the street
after him. White turned and went W
III. Street. but when in front 81 the
EXPRESS Office. turned upon the "tiicer
and said with an oath, You can't take
me- /" and seeing the officer advance
t..,,.,rd him shouted, stand back OF
| Will stab you.
pray took hold Of White, who at tn"
same time struck at Pray's left breast
.uitb large open jack-knife. The
tl,aa was rounded. or the result might
have been different. He struck twice
but neither thrust even cut through
pray's coat The officer used his club
and downed White. but the man was
soon up and fun of fight. Constahl"
Tozier arrived on the scene and assist
"a ana later officer Addison Armes
came to the rescue.
Though White fought gamely, he was
overpowered ana dragged 10 the sta
ton. where he was placed in cell.
He will be tried. today, on the charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26
Funeral OF the Late Harvey Tobey.

The funeral of the late Harvey Tobcy
was held from his late residence On
Franklin street. Thursday afternoon,
Rev. j. L. Cochrane of the Baptist
church. officiating. The house was
well filed with ncighors and friends.
The words Of the preacher exempt
fed with sincere feeling the qualities
of the moral, Christian man which 50
closely surrounded the personality ~
the deceased. Honorable IN small
things as well as IN matters Of deeper
import his word was bond, his opin-
ions frank and wholly sincere.
Visited many time with great aft'ic-
ton when the dearest bonds of rela-
tionship. those within the family cir
cle. We're broken. DIX bore Up with
christian fortituda Few friends real
iz-d the feeling of sadness which pos
sessed him. His business cares. All
though oftentimrs trying and arduDus.
received needed attention until failing
bodily health ANA strength forced r--
tirmenr, some months ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26
naIlOWelI Advertisements.

+.ao r. NJ. Vespers at college chapel.
address hy Rev. DIR. Spencer. Skuwhe-
gam. 1.an. annual sermon before the
christian Association. Rev. Spencer b.
n .-sar n. D-. Worcester. Mass. -.
Monday, June 26-2 r. NJ. junl6r
class exercises on the campus: 4 p. e..
reception ana business meeting 81 the
colby Alumnae. Association al 81 Col
ItGa avenue; 7 Il. NJ. meeting Of the
trustees in rhamplm hall: 3 p. NJ.
Presidents reception. Alumni Chemical
hail
Tuesday, June 27-l0.3O a. NJ. class
day exercises at the church. 30 be con-.
tinued on the campus; z. NJ, annual
meeting Of Alumnf ASSOCIATION in leo
ture room Of the Alumni Chemiezl
hall: 3 L. Nj. coutinuatlon AZ Glass day
exercises OF campus: 40 p NJ. annual
meeting OF the Beta of Phi Beta Kappa
in lecture room Of the Alumni Chemical
hall, 80 +. NJ, college Grafton at
church. Prof. Ira Ramsem. John Hop
kins university. Baltimore.
Wednesday. June $3.50 A. NJ, the
procession will form on the campus:
10 \. NJ, exercises for graduation
class: announcement IF prizes and con-
ferring of the degrees at the church;
1880 p. NJ. dinner at Memorial hall;
to 5 II. M. the Library. Museum and
Chemical han viii be open to visitors:
1."O F. NJ, promenade concert at the
campus. music by Halls Military
Band
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

Amesbury & Wakefield's two exhibits
at the coliseum We're not in shape when
The hail displays We're written up. The
booth on the north side Of the han
which shows some elegant samples of
their oak parlor and hail furniture is
made all the more attractive BY the
tasteful arrangement of the tapestry
drapery with which the booth is trim
med. ON the opposite side Of the han
the booth 50 dainty trimmed with
bohinet lace in connection with the
pretty white and gold furniture pre-
sents a lovely appearance. and both of
these displays will 90 far in making
this young and enterprising firm all
the more popular on account Of the an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26
The Crayon Portrait Fraud Though! 10 Have
Been Worked in WaterviIle.

II has now turned out that there il
some ground for the suspicion that the
bunch of photographs found in the river
q day or TWO ago. was thrown away b.;
some one representing himself M be q
crayon artist or ar agent for such firm.
Since the photographs were found there
have been many inquiries made to thr
people who found the photographs as 20
whether or nn. such ana such q photo
graph had been found iU the bundle.
ID seems that during the past week Or
Jw1 smooth appearing chap has been M
Tie city soliciting orders iur cray1n po-
RATS lie has called at and ob,lin'd
photographs from dozen families M
least he has worked different games III
different places. but at one nc the places
whore ~ called he represented that n
would furnish crdyon portrait for e.
EIis regular price. hr slid was 81 but hi
would make discount an the condl''""
that part Of the amount was paid /"
advance.
Several were caught by the inducehle''
If paying \ dollar III advance ana I'll
nished net only the money but pho''
graphs which were Of value since .''
We're the Only ones that the family mi,
The news that bunch Of photosrap-s
has been found in the river mas leau 'i'4g
ia believe that they have paid do'i"'
be let into new gold brick serene
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26
COLBY COMMENCEMENT.
Outline Of the Exercises Including Dedication
OF New Chemical Building.

The following IL the provisional pro-
gramme which has been made ont for
the Colby commencement exercises.
During the commencement week the
new chemical building. which is the
finest of the kind in the country on any
college campus viii be formally opened
President Butler will be assisted at the
reception when the building is opened
by Mrs. Butler and Prof. and Ms.
Elder and other members Of the d.-
partment of chemistry. Reunions az
the classes of 40, - ard 90 will be held
at that season. The time and dates
have not yet been decided. The pro-
gramme:
Saturday. June 2I-7.30 T.. NJ. junior
exhibition at the church.
Sunday, jung 25-i0.3o 4. Nj. hac-
caiaureate sermon, President Butler;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

The base bail teams of the Water
vine ana Gardiner High schools will
meet. this afternoon. at the Quimby
field III game of the Interscholastic
League. Both teams are now in the
pink of condition and hot game is as
sured. Gardiner lost Ia Waterville
when they met the last time and they
now are out to win. Under the coach
ing Of DilWorth the locals have i'm
proved wonderfully both at the bat
and in the field and now can put up a
good game The team is now under
considerable expense and need the aid
financially of all. The game will start
at 3.15 sharp and the admission is %
cents. a large attendance is desired.