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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
oregons Homeward Bound.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. S.-The Sec
ond Oregon Regiment broke camp to-
day at the Preside, and this afternoon
marched to the ferry with the band OF
the Nebraska Regiment, and the Utah
Artillery acting as escort. Their train
left for home tonight. The regiment
leaves very few i'll behind it. The only
one who is seriously i'll is Hotchkiss of
Company G, who has consumption.
The Nebraska and Pennsylvania boys
received their pay for the month of
June to-day.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
Sensational Suicide.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug S.-A sensa.
tional suicide occurred here to-day
when Walter Lyon, young man,
jumped head foremost from the fifth
story of the Donahue building to the
street below. He struck a telegraph
wire in his descent. breaking the force
of the fall somewhat His face was
terribly cut from contact with the wire.
He left a note saying that an incur
able disease was driving him insane.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
Sewerage System for Red Bluff.

RED BLUFF, Aug. S.-The issue of
sewer bonds by the town of Red Bluff
in the amount of $4,000, bearing 4 per
cent annual interest. has been awarded
to the Pacific Construction Company.
they paying a premium of S572.50.
Other bids were all to take the bonds
at par. Work will commence within
a few weeks, and before the winter
rains Red Bluff will be completely sew
cred.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
An Engineer Fatally Injured.

SALINAS (Cal), Aug. S-While en-
gagged in threshing barley on the Es'
pinosa ranch near Castroville to-day
James Berry, the engineer, was fatally
injured by the bursting of the fly wheel
of the engine. Portions of the wheel
flew over two hundred feet, destroying
a pile of sacked grain and scattering
it broadcast. Berry had his right thigh
and knee crushed. He is a resident OF
Bradley and married.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
Venezuelan boundary Case.

PARIS, Aug. S-M. MAllet-Prevost.
at to-day's sitting of the Anglo-vene-
zuelan boundary question. continued
his presentation of the Venezuelan case.
and devoted the day to showing that
the Dutch never claimed territory
which Great Britain now says they
owned.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
Double Tragedy In Nevada Count,

Double Tragedy In nevada county.
Nevada, Aug. Sat Rocky Bar, in
house Of bad repute, on the South
Yuba River, half mile above the town
Of Washington, this forenoon, Charles
Morino, alias w. Van, shot and killed
and inmate of the house named Mrs.
Lizzie Riley, alias Claire, and then
committed suicide He left note say
ing he had left his wife a year ago
to live with his victim, and that she
had subsequently deserted him. Morino
arrived at Washington this morning
from San Francisco, where he claimed
to have sister, Mrs. Lille Van, at Is
Turk street, with whom he lived. He
is believed to be a half-breed Spanish
Indian.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
wickersham Will Contest Settled.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. S.-The
Wickersham will contest has been amic-
ably settled, and Fred. the disinherited
son of the millionaire banker of Peta,
luna, will get his share of the estate.
A settlement was effected to-day. He
announces that he is satisfied with the
settlement. 1t is not known how much
he received.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
Costly Fire in Kentucky.

CARLISLE, Aug. S.-The business
portion of the city on Market street
was destroyed by fire to-day, entailing
a loss of 100000. G. G. Rodgers to-
bacco warehouse, containing 100000
pounds of tobacco, worth $4,000. was
the chief loss.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
School Building for Angels Camp.

ANGELS CAMP (Cal). Aug. S.-A
new grammar school building for the
Angels school district is assured. Ten
thousand dollars has been voted for it's
erection. The plans and specifications
are now being figured, and bids are be-
ing received for contracts.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
President Roca of Areentine.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. S.-The Ar
gentine squadron, escorting President
Boca of the Argentine Republic, has ar
rived here. Fetes lasting nine days
have been arranged in honor of the
President.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
a Towboat Sinks.

CAIRO, Aug. S.-The tow-boat Iowa,
with 400 negro excursionists on board,
sprung leak and sunk in the Missis-
sippi River to-day opposite Henderson.
XIV. All were rescued.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09

NAL for this period throughout Cali
fornia.
Thunderstorms are reported at Boise
and Pocatello. Rain is falling from the
mouth of the Columbia River north
ward. Wind of a maximum velocity
of thirty miles per hour from the west
is reported at Pocatello.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09
POOR SHOW FOR
THE SHAMROCK.
Will Have Little Chance Of Captur-
ing the Americas Cup
If the CeIumhia's Record Of Yesterday Is a
Criterion to Go By.

She Ran Away From the Vigi1ant
In the New York Club Race
The Latter Having Beaten tho
Britannia, Which Sailed Close
to the Cup Chal1enger-Expert
Calcu1ators Figure Victory
for the Columbia When the Big
Race Occurs.
The times., 1899-11-28
POLICEMAN HOWE BURIED.
His Remains Inferred in the Con-
EreNsionnI Cemetery.

The funeral of Policeman John Howe took
place from his late residence yesterday aft
ernoon. The service was conducted by
Rev A. S Johns, of Christ Episcopal
Church, and the iuterment was in the Con-
gressionaI Cemetery.
The funeral was attended by detail Of
twenty-four policemen, under Lieutenant
McCathran, and six policemen from the
Fifth precinct, 10 which the deceased was
attached, acted as pallbeaFers.
Major Sylvester pays the following trib-
ute to Policeman Howe in general orders:
It is with profound souow that the Major
and Superintendent announces TO the members
Of the Metropolitan Police Force Of the death Of
their Colaborer, Private John T. Howe, which
occurred on the 24th day Of November, 1883.
Private Howe was appointed member Of the
force April 23 1865, and by faithful attendance
TO the duties pertaining TO his position in sue
ceeding years established for himself the good
viii Of all with whom he was associated, and
the respect Of the citizens.
Out Of respect 10 his memory the following
detail OF members Of the force will attend the
funeral, which will take place At 2:3O O'Clock
late residence 42l Eighth Street southeast: First
| precinct, . men; Second precinct, 3 men; Third
/ precinct, men; Fourth precinct, men; Fourth
/ precinct, men; Fifth precinct. men,
! seTgesnts; Sixth precinct, men; Seventh pre-
/ cinct, men; Eighth precinct, men; Ninth
/ precint, 2 men.
This detail viii report 20 Lieutenant McCath-
ran at O'Clock p. m. November q, 1899, al
the Fifth precinct 6tatlOnhOuse.
The times., 1899-11-28
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

ALEXANDRIA, Nov. "a meeting was held
at the Business Mems League at Il o'clock to-
day by the citizens of Alexandria and Fairfax
counties, and Alexandria city, for the purpose OF
organizing an agricultural association Mr.. John
Yarrow acted as chairman, and Mr. Robert Elliott
as secretary. On motion Of Mr. NJ b. Harlow
the association for its name selected the Agri'
cultural and Industrial Association OF Northern
Virginia On motion Of NJ T. Church commit
tee OF twelve was appointed 10 draft plans, etc.
for the association, OF which NJ B. Harlow was
appointed chairman, with the chairman and see
retary to be appointed members eX oihcio
The following were appointed members OF the
committee: James Roberts, 5. X. Donohoe, James
Patterson Dr. d. n Rust, NJ Z. Church, a NJ
Lothrop W B. Sm0ot, George *. Pickett, r. l..
Pickett Frank Hume, J. NJ. RiXey, and ". H.
Winston 1t is the intention OF the members 10
secure from the various agricultural associations
throughout the State information concerning agtl-
cultural fairs aud a copy Of the charter of each
Of the associations Mr.. Roberts made a speech
on the advantage the farmers OF this section of
the State would derive should a fair be held in
this vicinity, and said that when the Alexandria
fair was held some years since number Of the
farmers sold horses at good prices, Much in
erest was taken in the meeting by those present,
including citizens of the adjoining counties, and
it was decided that a fair should be held an
nually in or near this city.
In the county court today, Judge }. NJ. Love
presiding the case Of the Commonwealth against
Il. 2. Marshall, which involves the ownership 0i
The times., 1899-11-28
SAW IMAGINARY SNAKES.
Police Court Prisoner Suddenly At
tackled With DeIIrIum Tremens

Immediately after sentence was imposed
upon him in Police Court yesterday, George
Thomas, a prisoner in the dock, was seized
with delirium tremens, and as a result,
caused considerable excitement among his
fellow prisoners and the hangers on in
court. Thomas was arraigned on charge
Of habitual drunkenness, and it was said
that it was his third appearance on such a
charge within a short period. In view Of
that statement Judge Kimball imposed a
sentence of sixty days in the workhouse
AS Thomas was being led from the dock
he suddenly paused and stood trembling
like one with the ague. He then began
fighting imaginary rats, snakes, and in
sects and repeated wildly yell after yell
All efforts TO quiet the man proved unavail-
ing, and as his condition appeared alarm
ing, physician was hastily summoned
When the doctor arrived Thomas was
shouting franucally and calling for nor
phine TO save his life. Treatment was ad-
ministered, and later Thomas quieted down.
During the interim a call had been sent
to the Emergency Hospital, and when an
| ambulance arrived Judge Kimball ordered
Thomas taken to the hospital for treatment
| When the man RECEIVERS, 1t is said, he will
be turned over to the court authorities and
sent to the woTkhouse to serve his sen
| tence
The times., 1899-11-28

the road through the Murray tract, from Rosslyn
to Arlington, was postponed until the next term,
owing 10 the sickness Of one Of the attorneys in
the case. The county supervisors claim that the
road is public property, but the representatives
of the Marshall estate deny this, and claim owner
ship. The case against Cunningham for selling
liquor without license was set for trial tomorrow.
James Smyth an mpl0ye at the lumber yard
al Smoot G Co.. while working at a buzz saw
this morning, had his right foot amputated near
the ankle bone. The unfortunate young man
was drawing a plank and 10 gain more strength
placed his foot against one Of the supports His
foot slipped and came in contact with the saw,
with the result that the member was almost COM
pletelv severed He was taken 10 the Alexandria
Infrmary where amputation was performed by
DIR. KGpsteiu.
Tomorrow afternoon the new flag. recently pur-
chased for the Peabody school building, win be
raised. with appropriate ceremonies. The adj
dress Of the day viii be delivered by Trustee W.
f. CarHe
Deputy Inspector of Flour Hancock reported
10 the police last night that an attempt had been
made 10 force an entrance TO the rear Of Thomas
Pcrry's commission store in Lower King Street
After the morning service in the Baptist Church
yesterday the Rev J. II. Butler. pastor. delivered
The times., 1899-11-28

a few remarks to his congregation, touching upon
the finances Of the church. Mr. Butler stated
That for the last year OF more the receipts OF
the church were far short of the expenditures.
and that the church debt, instead % decreasing.
was rapidly increasing HIS salary he said, was
I'm arrears nearly $50. Mr. Butler remarked that
if the responsibility fer this condition q at-
fairs was thrown upon him bis resignation would
De Immediately forthcoming and he would also
resign should any attempt be made 20 reduce bis
salary. Mr. Buffers remarks were verified by
the report Of the treasurer. It was decided %
call the personal attention of each member 70
the situation. and, ii possible adjust the finances
Of the church In a satisfactory manner
William Str0ebel. an emplove at Hills bakery.
fell through an elevator shaft Saturday evening
and was quite painfully bruised
IN the Corporation Court today decree was
entered In the case OF White against Markell
confirming the sale OF property involved
Mr. and Mrs. Walter g. Rogers have returned
from their hrilll tour.
The times., 1899-11-28
MUST BE LICENSED.
Only Registered Plumbers Allowed
to Install Gus Ranges.

to Install Gns Ranges.
The Commissioners yesterday received an
opinion from the Attorney for the District
relative to a letter which had been re-
ceived from the inspector Of plumbing, in
which that official requested that he be in
formed as to the status of unlicensed par
ties making connections with fixtures in
houses for the purpose of installing gas
ranges The reference 10 unlicensed par
ties means those who make a business of
selling such materials
Mr. Duvall states that In his opinion the
people who make a business of supplying
gas ranges and making connections with
such fixtures as are necessary are engaged
/ in the work of plumbing, and under section
5 of the act of Congress approved last
year any person doing such work who is
not a licensed plumber or the employe of
! a licensed plumber is violating the law.
The opinion was requested in the case of
Stephen Mccarthy, who is employed by a
large business house in the District to put
in gas ranges and according TO the Attor-
ney the house in question will have TO Sc
cure a licensed plumber TO do the work in
! the future.
The times., 1899-11-28
THE ARGUMENTS BEGUN.
Jere NJ. Wilson Makes the Opening
Speech in Telephone Cases.

Jere NJ. Wilson Makes the Opening
Speech in Telephone Cases.
Arguments in the telephone cases, which
have been on hearing before Justice Bar
nard since the 18th instant, began yes
terday. Attorney Jere NJ Wilson making
the opening address for the telephone COM
pany. Attorney J. J. Hemphill and A,
A Birney. representing the subscribers,
will be heard today. The closing argu-
ment will be made by A. S. Worthington.
The litigation is at the instance OF
nearly one hundred of the patrons of the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Com
pany, who petitioned the Supreme Court
OF the District TO enjOin the defendant
from removing its telephone instruments
and appliances from their places Of bust
ness, because they refused to pay a higher
rate of service than is prescribed by the
act Of June 60 1898, for telephone service
in the District
The times., 1899-11-28
Used b, British Soldiers in Africa.

Capt C. G. Dennison is well known all
over Africa as commander of the forces
that captured the famous rebel Galishe.
Under date Of November T. 1897, from Vry-
burg, Bechuanaland, he writes: Before
starting on the last campaign I bought a
quantity OF Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera,
and Diarrhoea Remedy, which / used my
self when troubled with bowel complaint,
and had given 10 my men, and in every
case IL proved most beneficial" For sale
by Henry Evans, wholesale and retail, and
all druggists, nol6-eo
The times., 1899-11-28
To CeIebrnte ThnnI<scivinr.

Thanksgiving day is 10 be celebrated by the
Central Union Mission this year by the distribu-
tion OF baskets containing the material for
a good dinner in the Mission dining rooms to
the destitute of the city who have no homes
Religious services will be held in the auditorium
of the Mission from noon until 10 o'clock in the
evening Committees TO make the necessary ar
rangements for the festivities have been appointed
The times., 1899-11-28
nInrrinre Lfcenaes Isaneh-

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
James johnson and Angie Booker, Robert n
Bohlen, Philadelhia Pa, and Margaret G. Gas
sell: Nathaniel Lewis and Ella n. Tanner; Patrick
Long and Mary Naughton; James Flood and Mary
E. Yandepecare, John Mockeral, and Mamie Jack
son, John NJ. Bolts and Mamie NJ Cook; william
Lee Carey, Baltimore and Marie Echinson Dold
Harrisburg, Va; James T. Murray and Mary A.
Yeitch, both Of Falls Church; Walter T. Pumphre,
and Jennie B. Rordan William j. Delaney anL
Nellie Hoggen; Alfred Garner and Emily Russell
The times., 1899-11-28
Filmed Cor A1IegedL dLnrcenv.

Joseph Trustor colored, was the defendant in
the Police Court yesterday morning to a charge
of petit larceny preferred by William II. Moore
a conductor in the employ of the Capital Trac
tion Company. Moore alleged the larceny OF q
papers The property, he said, was that OF the
railway company, and was entrusted to his care
at the time 1t disappeared from his car. Moore
then related the theft OF the property and it;
recovery by him from Trustor The defendant ad
mitted that he took the book and envelope but
claimed that he did not mean to steal them
fine OF So was imposed.
The times., 1899-11-28

lafayette Square Opera House" Arizona"
evening.
Columbia Theatre-George Boniface, ir., and
GSsgf Sstiona 0I' rhaatrejosepb Holland and Amelia
Bingham in "The Cuckoo;" evening.
Grand Opera House-Faudeyille; afternoon and
evening.
ing.
noon and evening.
The times., 1899-11-28
Proposals for Radiators Accepted.

The proposals of johnson & Morris to place ra-
dIators in the Central High School building and
a similar proposal from Zellers & Co, for the
work at the Western High School, have been ac-
cepted, has also the proposal OF Johnson &
Morris for radiators in the Henry School.
The times., 1899-11-28
Tbirtv Days for Assault.

John Il. Harris, colored, stated IN the Police
Court yesterday morning that he had been as.
saulted by George Holmes, also colored. Holmes
denied the charge but could not convince the
court OF the truth Of his statement. As con
sequence Holmes was sent to Jail for thirty days.
The times., 1899-11-28
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, but Skin Erupuons rob life OF joy
Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons,
Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Best Pile cure on
earth Drives out Pains and Aches. Only % cents
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Henry Evans,
Druggist, 93s + Street.
The times., 1899-11-28

Do yea want to drink cheap inferior grade of
beer brewed Of substitutes and not properly
but if you ask for Heurichs Maerzan, Senate OF
Lager by their names You win get a beer Of
proper age and brewed OF the best malt and hops
purchasable. Phone 634, Arlington Bottling
Co, for a case OF Heurichs
The times., 1899-11-28
ArticIes of Incornorntion FiIed.

Articles OF incorporation of the American
Court Club Of the District of Columbia were
put on record yesterday The object of the or
ganization, it is stated, is for the social enjoy
ment Of the members The incorpOrators are
George Thomas. George I. Diggs, and James X.
The times., 1899-11-28
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
The brotherhood of st. Andrew

The local committee Of the Brotherhood of St
Andrew viii meet Thursday evening, in st. An
drew's Chapel Madison and Eighteenth Streets,
for the purpose OF eecting officers for the coming
Won
The times., 1899-11-28
Direct to the Exposition Grounds

Train via Pennsylvania Railroad on Thanksgiv
ing Day, November 80 Only Si.25 round trip
including admission TO exposition. Train leave,
Washington sI5 a IN. Returning leaves Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia, 6:05 p. m, stopping
at South Street exposition grounds) in eaci
direction.
The times., 1899-11-28
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O1Jg 60 Ol1tteB
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2s, 1899.
The weather Prediction
TEMPERATURE.

Warmer and partly cloudy and possibly local
rains Tuesday; light to fresh eastery, shifting TO
southwesterly winds; Wednesday fair.
The times., 1899-11-28
STREET LIGHTING.

High tide ..............3 3:52 An and 4:18 PM
Low tide 1924 A. NJ and II 20 p. "
The times., 1899-11-28
ADJUSTMENTS TO-DAY
lafayette

Lamps out tomorrow. ow........-...........6:0S .6:0S M
The times., 1899-11-28

THE sun AND MOON.
Sun rose. .6:56 AN. Sun sets.....,4 80 ?. NJ
Moon rises. 2 :2s An. Moon sets-.............
The times., 1899-11-28
THE TApTr

PHASES OF THE MOON FOR NOVEMBER
New ............... Sd Full ..-...........-.17th
First quarter. 10th Last quarter. 25th
The times., 1899-11-28

Lowest temperature yesterday, 8 4. m........ "a
Highest temperature yesterday, 3 P. m........ -53
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$I.08

Series B. size 1-2x3 1-2. weighs Is
ounces, measures 4 1-2x5 1-2x7, and car
ries three double-plate holders, with ca
pacity Of six try plates. All complicated
adjustments have been disposed Of This
instrument can be manipulated with ease
by the youngest amateur. Price
The times., 1899-11-28
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The times., 1899-11-28

Series is fitted with a frst-class achro-
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70 both time and instantaneous exposure.
and our regular double plate holder with
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leather handles and brilliant view finder.
This camera viii hold TWO double-plate
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u ounces
The times., 1899-11-28
This Week=Or Never!
Last Chance at This
Sacrifice of Winter Clothing.

Our haIf-price sale of the Mann
stock of Winter Suits and Overcoats
viii positively end next Saturday night.
1t would be bad judgment for any in
tending purchaser to delay buying-foi
sizes are likely to become broken al
any time. If you want a real surprise
in warm, stylish suit or overcoat,
visit this half-price sale TO-DAY.
The times., 1899-11-28

Series D takes pictures 4x5 inches-has
an automatic shutter for time. instanJa-
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sharp 10 the corners OF the plate. and all
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attachments necessary. Supplies for this
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The times., 1899-11-28

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-14

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th@ safson-s complete arfregsars-sness
sor war. AID ssaS trozsssles ard fricsGsaz
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largely of@ecsres3 ~ gntras;4et &a1at@ugs
aB6 other inexperienced Volunteers
The regags wlu ros sattsfg tsse yellow
discovering the facts. - sao@~ rnog@
reputable papers wfsich hare thought
that tae lila q tAe volunteers. zeal Or
aria gsaary. and the fncapae3ty Il the
generals. were conspicuous. ard thai
secretary A!gsr must ~ . bEane-
Bat 10 person ara no soarnaI can
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FeTort II IL oavso9s that the eoEnrnss-
saofs has addressed itself ~ It's duties
sikh the greatest care, smpar1saisfy and
fbaroxganes-- Il has made 10 attempt
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certain The facts, aud IL has discharges
that duty faithfully !; kas dealt more
l@nsently with Gen Aiies than might
have been expected. ia veg 81 his III
military caneget and he base5eas chaT-
acfeF - his sensational charges. as
shown by the commissions inyastlga-
sions but il is likely that II VAS desf-
osss q avoiding the appearance Il AT
tieirasilag ths work e the inquiry ts5ar3
Just appointed to Investigate the cog
handing generals assertions aOoa; ens-
banned beef
No brief review Of the cornufsyson.
report would h,e adequate Il should b.
read - every patriotic citizen w6o DE-
sires 10 know what Was the matter with
car var administration, II anything
The commission tells.