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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28

san FRANCISCO data: Maximum tenn
perature %, minimum A, mean 49,
The weather is cloudy over the Pa
cific Slope except in Arizona and South
ern California. Rain has fallen along
the coast as far as Cape Mendocino
and light SHOWS have fallen over the
Rocky Mountain and Plateau regions.
The pressure is falling quite rapidly
along the coast from San Francisco
northward, While it is rising rapidly
over Montana.
These conditions are favorable for
rain over Northern California Tuesday
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
Death Of an Amador Merchant.

lone, Feb. 27.-Daniel Stewart, a
pioneer merchant. and one CT the best
known and most prominent citizens of
Amador County, died here this morn
ing. He built the first brick store in
lone, and had been engaged in general
merchandise business here since 1862
He leaves wife and six children to
mourn his loss. He came from MERCER.
Pa. to California in 1850 The funeral
will be at lone Wednesday afternoon.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28

SEATTLE, Feb. PA letter re-
ceived from Dawson to-day says that
the first mail that has been received
there since last fan arrived January
18th. There were about $500 letters.
A writ of habeas corpus has been APP
piled for in the case of four Indians
under sentence of death for murder.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
No Friction with Germany.

LONDON, Feb. 27.-The Berlin cor
respondent of the Times emphasizing
what he calls the absurdity of most of
the stories regarding friction between
the Germans and Americans at Ma
nila,'' says: THE German cruiser Irene
left the Philippines over fortnight
ago, and is now on her way from Hong
kong to Annoy. AS for Vice Admiral
Won Diedrichs. he left the Philippines
months ago."
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
Mckinley Undecided.

LOS ANGELES. Feb. 27.-The City
Council to-day instructed the Mayor to
extend to President Mckinley an urg-
ent invitation to visit this city during
the coming summer Secretary Zehan-
elar of the Merchants and Manufac-
turers' Association received a telegram
from the Presidents secretary, Mr..
Cortelyou, to-day, saying that the mat
ter of the Presidents trip to Califor-
MIA during the summer is as yet unde-
cided.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
Death of a San Jose Editor.

SAN JOSE, Feb. 81. = Major P. l..
Darlington, proprietor of the Dem
ocrat,'' weekly here, is dead, aged Al
years of age. He was a native of
Pennsylvania and but little is known of
his history He leaves no family SO far
as is now known.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
A Child Burned to Death.

CAYUCOS, Feb. 27.-The infant son
of George w. Gillis, living fifteen miles
from here, was burned to death yester-
day While his mother was absent from
the kitchen. The child climbed on the
stove, and his clothes caught fire. He
lived three hours.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
Petition in Bankruptcy.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. IA.
Zerker of the firm of Zerker & Hamrnill
of Smelling, California. merchant, to-
day filed a petition in bankruptcy in
the District Court. His liabilities are
So. and assets, consisting of book
accounts, amount to $1,9SS.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
The Vanderbilt Special.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27.-The mag
nificent train of six Wagner coaches oc-
cupied by DR.. H. Seward Webb and
Cornelius Vanderbilt and party arrived
at Cotton to-day, and will be here to-
morrow. The train will go from this
city to Coronado, where the party will
stop for some length of time
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
State Law Unconstitutional.

WASHINGTON. Feb 27.-In the
United States Supreme Court an opin-
ion was handedi down to-day by Justice
Peckham in the case of the State of
Ohio VS.. General j. e. Thomas, Cow
ernor of the Soldiers Home at Dayton.
The case was a prosecution against
General Thomas under State laws. The
court held that the State law was I'M
constitutional in its application to the
Soldiers Home. Justice Harlan, while
agreeing in the Judgment, took issue
with some of the lines laid down in
the opinion.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
Attorney CoAey Disbarrcd.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27.-The Su-
preme Court has disbarred John J. Cot
fey from all the courts of the State.
The charge against him was that he
threatened if he did not pay him
certain amount of money he would pre-
vent client from securing certain
moneys belonging to him.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28

$27S,860.5 6. The assets consist of real
estate and bank stock principally, be-
sides a. large amount of uncollected
bills. The principal creditors are the
Farmers and Merchants and First
National banks of this city.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
Governor Gage in the South.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. Ex-Governor
Gage arrived here this morning from
the north, and after a hurried consul
tation with his law partner, George
Denis, and visit to his Downey ranch,
he left again on this evenings train
for Sacramento.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
British Columbia LeeisIature.

VICTORIA, Feb. 27.-The British Co
lumbia Legislature was prorogued to-
day His honor, the Lieutenant Gov
ernor, has given his assent to nearly
one hundred bills passed during the
session.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
Revolt in Nicaragua.

MANAGUA (Nicaragua), Feb. 81
The Government troops from Greytown
attacked and captured the bluff in front
of Bluefields General Reyes, the in
surgent leader, fled for protection to the
British Consulate at Bluefields. He
will surrender without further resist
ance. thus closing the revolution.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
The killing of Joe sicrro.

cners jury investigating the death of
Joe Sierro an Italian, who was stabbed
to death, returned verdict charging
one Filipo Argullo with the crime. The
men quarreled over woman. Argullo
is missing.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
Homicide at San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27.-F. Bran
coli and Banico SpaItina, partners in
fruit store on Larkin street, engaged in
a quarrel tonight over Miss Blanche
Hamilton, domestic about IS years of
age, as a result of which Brancoli lies
dead at the Morgue, and Spartina is III
Jail
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
Had a stormy Voyage.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27-The four
masted British ship City of Madras,
from Cardiff, arrived to-day, 130 days
out, with coal, after a stormy voyage,
in which one sailor was lost overheard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
A Bicycle Thief Sentenced.

Los ANGELES, Feb. 21.-James Gull
luson, youth whose home is in San
Francisco, was sent to the Whittier
Reform School by Judge York this
morning He stole a bicycle.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
Afford Admitted to Bail.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27.-William
Afford, charged with the murder of Jay
L. Hunter on the 18th instant, was adj
1nitted to bail in the sum of $4,000 by
Judge Smith to-day Affords claim Of
sslf defense was established at the'Cor-
Oner'S inquest
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
A sprinkle at stockton.

STOCKTON, Feb. 21.-Stockton had
enough of a sprinkle of rain this even
ing to count on the record as trace.
The weather is still cloudy, and there IS
promise of more rain before morning.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Favorable to Rain Over Northe11
California To-Day.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27.-5 D. M
Weather conditions and general fore
cast The following are the seasonal
rainfalls to date as compared with
those of same date last season and
rainfall in last "a hours:
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
Phe1an Must Serve His Sentence

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27.-The Su-
preme Court has confirmed the decision
OF the Superior Court of Shasta County
which sentenced Richard Phelan to
twenty-five years in the State Prison
for killing Dan O'Connor.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
Petition in Insolvency.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27.-Simon
Maier. the wholesale butcher. filed his
petition in insolvency in the United
States Court to-day. The liabilities are
given at $116,OSS.95. and assets at
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
Fire at San Jose.

SAN JOSE, Feb. 27.-Morris Apple
toms residence on South Sixth street
was completely gutter by fire this even
ing Loss $1,000, covered by insur-
ance.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
CURTIS & CO.'S MARKET, SOS K Street.

at his home here to-day, aged III years.
Before the era of railroads he was
a widely known stage driver on the
National Pike
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28

The pessimist kicks because of the
thorns on roses. while the optimist re-
joices because of the roses on thorns.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-28
To Be Created . Cardinal.

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-The Rome cor
respondent of the Daily News" says
he learns on reliable authority that
Archbishop Ireland will be created a
cardinal at the consistory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-05
FREE TO MILLIONS OF
SUFFERERS.
The New Cure for Kidney, Bladder,
and Uric Acid Troubles.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers Is sure TO know II Swamp-Root.
the great kidney remedy.
Ii Is the great medical triumph OK the
nineteenth century; discovered after years
OF scientific research by the eminent kid
ney and bladder specialist, DR.. kilmer,
and has truly wonderful powers In curing
kidney, liver, bladder, and uric acid dis
eases.
Kidney trouble Is responsible for more
sickness and sudden deaths than any
other disease, and is so deceptive that
thousands have 1t without knowing IT.
Thousands owe their health and even
life TO Swamp Root. and thousands more
who to-day think themselves beyond
help. can be made well by the use OF
this great remedy.
Swamp-Root has been tested in so
many ways, In hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless too poor TO
purchase relief. and has proved so sue
cessful in every case that special ar
rangement has been made by which all
readers Of the Dispatch, who have not
already tried II. may have sample bottle
sent absolutely free by mail. Also. a
book telling more about Swamp-Root and
containing some OF the thousands upon
thousands of testimonial letters received
from men and women who owe their good
health. in fact. their very lives, TO the
wonderful curative properties of Swamp
Root. BE sure and mention the Rich
mond Daily Dispatch when sending your
address to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton n. y.
III you are already convinced that
Swamp-Root is what you need, you can
purchase the regular O-cent and S-sze
bottles at drugstores.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-05
rwO MEN CRUSHED.
a Terrible Accident ut Newport
News-PrOperty Sale.


NEWPORT NEWS, VA. May 4.--(Spe-
ial)-Joseph Colizzi and Albert Round
tree. the former an Italian and the latter
a negro, both of whom are laborers on
the sewer-system, were dangerously in
iured this morning while at work on
Twenty-ffth street. The cable anchor,
or dead man." as II is called by the
workmen, broke, and the cable dropped
TO the ground The big dlrt-bucket fell
on the two men named. crushing both of
them. They were removed TO the hos
pital.
A number of prominent gentlemen Of
this city, representing the Washington
Avenue Investment Company, soon TO be
formed. have purchased at a handsome
figure the property on Washington avenue
between Twenty-eghth and Twenty-ninth
streets. known as Elevator lot" 1t IS
said that the offer made is much larger
than any previous offer.
The members of the company state it
authoritatively that they are organized
for investment and not speculative pur-
poses. and that the property just ac-
quired will be improved by a handsome
business block which will cost a good,
round sum.
Contractor J. III. Peddicord tonight
turned over to the Board of School Trus-
tees the new High-School building, which
has been completed, and is truly a model
of beauty This is the largest and hand
soonest public-school building In the State
of Virginia. 1t will not be occupied this
session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-05
A REMARKABLE PHENOMENON.
IL often Rains sulphur, hut Not In
This Climate.

A well-known businessman Of this city
with scientific turn of mind, was the vic
tim yesterday Of a joke which created
great meriment among party of his
friends. and into the spirit OF which he
entered heartily.
II was all about sulphur and rain, and
the convenient desk phone contributed
to the successful working OF the scheme
by which the joke was perpetrated. After
the rain Wednesday evening this gentle
man detected on the street what resem-
bled an accumulation OF sulphur. This led
him 10 investigate. and yesterday moon
ing he detected other apparent evidences
10 suggest the theory that sulphur mad
come down I'm the shower OF the day be-
fore. Friends were consulted, put no iisht
could be thrown on the subject.
Finally the seeker after scientific infor-
nation entered an Office where there
were a number OF friends and told OF his
observations Several suggestions were
made as 10 how the problem might De
solved Ask the Weather Bureau, SAID
some one and this suggestion was adopt
"a lie dId ask the Weather Bureau, but
the answers came from friend VINO
stepped 10 a desk phone In an ADJOINING
room. ,., r,.us, %,
Hello, Is't that the Weather BureauT
the phone conversation began.
,"Yes: what Is it,
remarkable phenomenon. and found
sulphur on the ground after Yesterday
rain. Is this very frequent occurrence!
There was a roar OF laughter, and the
Marty OF friends. after enjoying the joke,
dispersed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-05
LEXINGTON.
NO vacant liuiidings-Brfdgc Repairs
Completed.

LEXINGTON. VA. May 4--Speclal)-
To make the statement that there Is not
a residence for rent IN Lexington sounds
a little odd. but such Is the present con-
dillon Of affairs. a gentleman spent sew
eral days looking around for a residence.
ana Bnally secured a portion Of house
by the occupants dividing with him. Du-
ring the past ten years many new resi-
dcnces have been erected. and II has been
SAID from time to time that the town was
overbuiit, but the fact now Is that the
population has caught up with the build
ing. Persons having money 10 invest
would find a good field for Investment By
building residential houses and leasing
them. There yet remains one unoccupied
building which IS not In Lexington pro-
per, and II Is a living monument Of the
"boom-dnys." which are yet fresh in the
minds CT many. II is Hotel de Hart sit
uated just beyond corporation limits, and
has never been used since completed al
though most elaborate building. There
Is. however. prospects that this building
VIII be serving a useful purpose before
/ many more months roll around.
The colored Baptist Church Of Virginia
will hold their general convention here
next week in the Lexington BAPTIST
day, May 10Th. and ending Sunday night.
/ May 18TH There will be about 200 dele
gates in attendance. and besides a great
number Of visitors
/ Work upon the undermined abutment 10
| the county bridge over North river at
| East Lexington, which has been In pro-
gress for the past six months, has at last
| ceased. with the completion OF the neces-
sary repairs. at a cost Of nearly 1880 1t
took eleven feet OF excavation under the
| surface Of the river before a solid rock
| foundation was reached. The work was
under the supervision Of Colonel Robert
A. Mari. OF the Virginia Military Insu-
tute faculty
The Odd-Feilows Of Lexington and
/ Rockbridge county will make every eff
! fort I'm their power to have the next meet
! ing OF the Grand Lodge OF Odd-Fellows
! Of Virginia held here. as the Grand Lodge
has not been here since 1884. The Grand
Lodge meets this year in Lynchburg next
Tuesday, May 9th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-05

Join with his colleagues. American and
British, in the proclamation of suspen-
sion of hostilities until the arrival or the
Samoan Commission.
The officials are at loss TO account
for the press report, coming via Auck-
land. that the Germans refuse to. join I'm
the proclamation and are inclined TO at
tribute IL to anti-German influences.
ALL PARTIES REPRESENTED.
The proclamation was TO be addressed to
the natives, and as the American, Brit
ish. and German representatives were to
issue the proclamation, all parties inte-
rested, native and foreign, would be rep
resented by the proclamation.
At the British Embassy no advices have
been received concerning the reported
refusal of the Germans to join in the
proclamation. The charge, Mr.. Touer,
saw the Secretary of state to-day, and
this is supposed to have been among the
matters discussed.
CORRESPONDENT FOR SAMOA.
The interest London is taking in the
Samoan question is indicated by the ar
rival here of Mr.. George Leigh, OF the
London Times, who stopped here TO meet
officials before proceeding to Samoa. II
Is said he will be the first representative
OF a foreign paper there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-05
NEWPORT NEWS AROUSED.
Another Democratic Club Elects
Delegates to the Conference.

Delegates to the Conference.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May 4-(Spe-
cial.)-The Americas Democratic Club is
the first Democratic organization in New
port News 10 endorse the resolutions com
mendlng the primary movement which
We're passed Tuesday night by the New
port News Democratic Club. The Ameri-
Gus Club held a largely-attended meeting
last night Great enthusiasm was mani
Tested when the movement TO elect United
States senator by the primary-pan was
endorsed without a dissenting voice
The club also arranged 10 send n large
delegation TO Richmond next Wednesday
90 attend the conference TO be held there.
and one Of the prominent members Of the
club stated to-day that ne thought New
port News would not stop at 100 when the
delegates from this city were counted.
lie believes that there will be between
lo1 and 200 representatives from Newport
News In Richmond on the day of The
conference.
10 seems evident from expressions offer
ed on the street and in the club that the
rank and file Of the Democracy are in
favor OF the movement now on foot II
IS said that a majority OF the Common
council are advocates, and will go to
Richmond Wednesday. Mcssrs. L. l. Ford
and A. l.. Powell are among them. Chair
man Thomas Watson and the majority
% the Democratic City Executive Com
m.ttee favor the election OF senator by
popular vote. or by the primary plan until
this Is brought about and effort will be
made 20 have the entire committee on the
scene next Wednesday,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-05
GOLF PLAYING AT LAKESIDE.
Qualifying Rounds for Spring Tour
nament to Begin Tomorrow.

The qualifying rounds for the spring
tournament Of the Lakeside Country Club
at medal play Will be held on Saturday,
May 9Th. beginning at p. NJ. There Will
be two classes--A and u. The players,
upon entering. must declare In which
class they propose 10 play. The eight
players In each class making the lowest
scores In the qualifying rounds will con-
test for the prizes In their class at match
play. the prize In A class being the club
championship cup. that OF B class ihe
club medal. Play will continue each
Saturday during May.
Trap shooting will begin tomorrow at
40 II. NJ, The contests during May will
be for classification. During June July,
August. and September the club cup as
fret prize and medals for second and
third prizes will be contested for. II
will be necessary for each member en-
tering TO shoot In at least seven events
subsequent 10 the classification contests.
shooting will begin tomorrow and con-
tinue until September 9th. on alternate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-05
WORK ATTHE BUREAU
THE LETTERS ARE POURING IN AS
NEVER BEFORE.
OUT-OF.IOWN CALLERS CHEERING.
They Report strong Sentiment Tor
the Conference.-The Meeting mt
Sanger Hall saturday Night IN
pected to he Wei Attended.

The number Of letters received at the
Senatorial Conference Bureau yesterday
was greater than at any time since the
initiation Of the movement.
The stock Of epistles now on hand is
enormous. Every letter is filed. Very
many of them require answering. There
have not been received at the bureau a
dozen letters expressing opposition to the
movement
FROM OUT OF TOWN.
There were several out-of-town callers
al the bureau Dr. J. T. Bryant, of
Southampton. one of the most ardent adj
yocates Of the conference I'm the state,
was a caller lie Is in fine spirits over
the prospect Of the conference accom-
rllshine its object-the popular selection
OF senatorial candidate.
Hon A. r. Hobbs and DR.. w. b.
Daniel. both OF Prince George county.
dropped in at the bureau and Chatted
concerning the outlook. They say there
is a strong conference sentiment I'm that
county, and that IL will have a voice in
the conference.
Among the Democrats Of the city who
called was Captain Frank w. Cunning
ham. who is a supporter Of the move
ment.
MEETING SATURDAY NIGHT.
All the Richmond callers discussed the
meeting to be held at Sanger Hall Satur-
day night for the purpose of choosing a
delegation 10 the conference from this
city. 1t is expected that the meeting will
be very large one. 1t Is proposed to
elect sevcnty-eight delegates from this
city
Mr.. Claggett Il. Jones is expected back
from King and queen to-day 10 resume
charge Of the bureau and relieve Colonel
Il. o. James and Mr. w. +. Reddy, who
have had charge this week. Hon. J. c.
Parker. Of southampton. arrived last
night, and will remain until tonight or
tomorrow
Congressman Jones will arrive to-mor-
row, and will remain until after the con-
ference adjourns Wednesday. He is ex-
pected 10 do great deal of hard work
before the conference convenes. Whether
rightly or not. Mr.. Jones is looked to to
furnish the working plan Of the cbnfer-
cnCe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-05
Uryan VIII he Nominated.

'syou hear some Democrats these days
saw that Bryan will not be the nominee
next year" said Hon. Greenlee ID. Letch
or M Murphy's last night. who do they
propose 10 put up? l always ask that
question. | seldom get a reply. A Rich
mond Democrat said to-day that German
or Hill would make a good run. How
many OF the men who believed In the
Chicago platform In 1895 would be Will
ing to vote for either OF those men. Talk
about voting FOR German when the
Democratic candidate for Mayor in Bal
timore. recently, and the party managers.
were afraid To allow him 10 declare for
the regular Democratic ticket, lest II
should cause it's defeat?
Fix II as YOU Will. there Is only one
man in the Democratic party to-day who
stands pre-eminent, concluded Mr.
I.etcher. THAT man Is William ]. Bryan.
and he will be nominated hands down.
He will he elected. too"