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Evening star., 1896-12-28
THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.
Schools for Its Teaching to Be Es
f0hliAhed I'm China.


According to news received here from un-
official sources. Ii Hung Chang's visit to
England and the United States has already
borne fruit in a decision sof the Chinese
government to gradually Anglicize the
Chinese people, at least as far as their Ian
guage is concerned. Tho. Peking govern
ment has recently issued Instructions to
the various viceroys and GOVERNORS Of
provinces of the empire I'd establish schools
for the teaching of the English language
and western sciences ip all the principal
cities Of. the country According to the
wording of one clause in the general in
structions, the reason for this is that China,
in order to keep herself on terms of equaii-
ty and in touch with the great powers of
Europe, must educate the masses and en-
courage inventive genius and foreign learn
ing among her people, together with that
love OF country and home and that devoted
patriotism SO conspicuously ingrained in
the hearts of those who have studied such
languages and sciences
Evening star., 1896-12-28
VIEW YEAR RHsHT1oxs.

List of Persons ReczfSzns ana Not
The Star will publish Thursday list Of
these receiving or not receiving New Year
day. Persons desiring to announce that
they will or will not receive can do so
without any charge by sending notices to
The Star any time prior to 3 o'clock Thurs
day morning. The notices should contain
only the announcement that there will or
will not be reception, the names and ad-
dresses, Every notice must be properly
authenticated to insure publication.
Evening star., 1896-12-28
THE cuBAN. SITUATION.

Representative B0ute1lc OppOaed to
-Actfon Tint VIII bring ON War.
Representative BoutellesT Teturned to the
city Christmas day liter q short triH away
pm business sAske43by a Star rePofter to-.
hay.sfors hisssiezs 4h{ caben situation,
he said:
Il am utterly 5pp3s ID any action which
VII bring a5out.wSF 4etreen this country
and Spains We don q want war. II has
hevcry occurred 10, nd that 1t would be q
good plan TO stop a smaaa var and COM
paratiyely small bleot1shed by Bringing On
q more expensive wsf. thereby aiiilfnx
81 eat deal more blood. r
Evening star., 1896-12-28
CLEMENCEAU SERIOUSLY ILL.
The Distinguished Statesman an,
Founder of .si.a JUSTICE

PARIS. December 2s.-M. Clemenceau,
the distinguished statesman, is seriously ILL.,
vi. Clemenceau was born in 1871, founded
La Justice in 1880. became the recognized
leeder of the extreme left In the chamber
of deputies some time later. and In 1SSs
ran against NJ. Meline for the presidency of
that body, receiving 16s votes to lsS cast
for the latter. who was declared elected on
account of seniority.
Evening star., 1896-12-28
REPRESENTATIVE SEwLANDs.
BfmetaIlfsm and PrOtsesttOn Are What
the Country Needs.

the Country Needs.
Representative NewArds Of Nevada who
Is talked Of as the successor of the late
Charles F. Crisp on the Why's and means
committee. was an interested listener at
the tariff hearings before {bs committee to-
day. Asked about his stariR views by a
Star reporter. Mr.. Neylandsisaid:
Il am protectionist ana believe that
there shouid be moderate protection. The
Wilson bin caused the scounfry an injury,
not near 20 great. however. as the de-
monetizatiQn Of silver and the repeal of
the Sherman law. The passage of q tariff
bill Will not bring Rsltef. but 1t win bring
the issue four years from n6w down to the
question of free silver vhicb will swesp
the country Bimetallitsn and protection
go together. and wifi briuk prdpperity.''
Evening star., 1896-12-28
TRAIN ROBBERS CAUGHT.
md of "a Succcssful Pursuit by Texas

End OF a Succcssful Pursuit by Texas
Rangers. @
HOUSTON, Texas. December 2S.-Infor-
nation received by the Wells Fargo Ex-
press Company here state that the rangers
had captured the robbers who held up the
Southern Pacific passenger train at Com
stock, Texas. a week ago. They are in
Jail at Del Rio, where their examination
win take place. The leader of the gang
is said to be A. II. Perviance of Del Rio,
and others are three stockmen who live in
that section.
Evening star., 1896-12-28

BOSTON, December 2S.--The Wtpsted
Citizen, the Gully daily paper at Winsted.
Conn.,. and a long-established property to-
Gay began 10 receive the news Of thu As
scciated Press. The Citizen abandoned the
telegraph service 1t has been receiving
Evening star., 1896-12-28
Plague spreadIns in Bombay.

BOMBAY, December 2s.-The bubonie
plague is increasing; there have been 2.O94
cases and 1.49i deaths from that cause up
to date The exodus from the city con-
tinues. ami riie' news papers threaten the
natives with inartIal law unless they con-
form with the sanitary regulations
Evening star., 1896-12-28
Coming DipIomatic Chanre.

PARIS, p.csmber 2s.--M- Hanoteaux, the
minister for foreign affairs. Is passing the
holidays at Hteres. twelve miles from Tou-
lon. He viii make several changes in the
diplomatic service on his return TO this
,.ffv ..-rL -1e-."rrss
Evening star., 1896-12-28
LOSS OF THE VOLO.
Wilson Line Steamer Goes Down ON
the Swedish Coast.

HULL, England, December 2s.-,The VIII
son lii steamship Volo is total loss off
Wingu, off the coast of Sweden. The crew
and passengers were saved. The Volo was
a screw steamship. built at Hull in 1890
ard registering sI1 tons net and ,2S9 tons
gross She was 260 feet long, 81 feet beam
ar was 16l9 feet deep.
Evening star., 1896-12-28

MALAGA. December .,s.-A fishing smack
belonging to This place has been wrecked
drowning twelve men and several children.
Evening star., 1896-12-28
Other Reprexen tntion.,

w. H. H. Childs of New York. who fs in
terested in the first distiAations from. coal
tars, submitted paper without oral argu-
ment. and ]. T. Sckoellieopf of Buffalo,
N. T.. made an argument in favor OF In
creasing the duties on coal tar dyes from
. clearer classification OF the scheduled
!. 8. Page OF New York representing
The record-union., 1896-02-27
Opening of Mems Dunlap Hats
Saturday. February 10th.
Tomorrow,
$50 A. M.
Special Sale of
Tides, Mats,
Table Covers,
Fringe, Etc.

LOT I - Bureau Sets, Point
d esprit lace, consisting of scarf and
three mats, white or ecru. Sale
price, 7Sc set.
LOT q Pillow Shans, white
pique centers, tinted designs in col
ors and fancy machine stitching;
edges finished with wide rufles.
Sale price. ST SO pair.
LOT 3---Extra-hne Monte Linen
Bureau or Sideboard Scarf, elaborate
drawn work and fringed all around.
Sale price, 98e.
LOT 4 = Black Table Covers,
tinted in colors and furnished with
linen fringe. Sale price, SIC.
LOT 5-Are Denim Table Cow
ers, one yard square and fringed,
tinted in colors and embroidered in
silk. Sale price, 6Sc.
LOT 6-Momie Linen Tides. So
inches long, heavy knotted fringe
and stamped for outlining. Sale
price, 48c.
LOT Small Silk Tassel Fringe,
suitable for sash curtains. Colors,
white, orange and a mixed color.
Sale price, Sc yard.
LOT 8-Tinsel Table Covers, fur
nished with fringe; size 27x27 inches.
Price, 18c. Size 36x36. Sale
price, 28c.
LOT e-Muslin Apron, stamped
for outlining. Price, &c. Also
Stamped Duck Mats, especially suit
able for children to work. Sale
prices, lie. Sc, Be and sc. Sizes
from s inches square to 1Sx24
inches.
LOT 10 Exceptional value in
Monte Linen Bureau or Sideboard
Scarfs. Size 16x7o inches. Stamped
for outlining. Sale price, 33c.
The record-union., 1896-02-27

LOT BLACK Brocaded Sateens
in stripes and figures, dull wool fin
ish. Sale price, 124c yard.
LOT Cotton Plisse. One of
the lest offerings thus far this year.
They are fine cotton dress goods
with stripes in delicate contrasting
colors, such as pinks, blues, greens
and tans. Last season we sold them
at I5c and 2oc yard. A special pur-
chase enables us to sell this lot at
sale price, Sc yard.
LOT 3-Turkey Red Table Da-
mask, fair quality and good patterns.
Sale price, 1Sc yard.
LOT 4-Indigo Blue Prints, with
small white figures. Fast color and
good, firm quality. Sale price, Sc
yard.
LOT 5-Brown Linen Crash Tow
cling, a heavy quality, durable and
with excellent drying qualities. Sale
price, Sc yard.
LOT Good quality Percales in
pink, blue and light effects. For
wrappers, blouse waists, children's
dresses, aprons, etc. Sale price,
64c yard.
LOT 7-Honeycomb Towels, all
white, fringed ends For families,
BARRIERS or hotels. Use dozen, or
sale price, Sic each.
LOT S-Bleached Muslin full 36
inches wide. firm. substantial quality
and made by hrst-class MILL free
from starch or dressing. Sale price,
7c yard.
The record-union., 1896-02-27

1t was decided that hereafter the
board would pay the full rent of the
roc m occupied by the Superintendent,
part of which has hitherto been paid
by him.
The Chairman of the Committee on
buildings and Repairs was authorized
to employ A. W. Livermore to attend
20 all repairs at salary not to exceed
S13 per month.
The board then adjourned.
The record-union., 1896-02-27

Cheapest mandolins, guitars, banjos
and violins in town. Secondhand up
right pianos, $50; square, $50 to 5000
Mathushek, Jacob Doll, Kranich and
Bach and Conover pianos. Everything
in the musical line at Neale, Eilers Co
Cooper Music Coz, Seventh and ].
The record-union., 1896-02-27

George Egan and Will. H. Hanlon.
well-known Sacramentans. have pur-
chased the Reception Saloon, Seventh
and K streets. The full returns of the
races at San Francisco are chronicled
there daily
The record-union., 1896-02-27
Stop Walking.

To those of our patrons living at an
lnconvenient distance from our market
who send in their applications within
three days we will furnish a kitchen
telephone at their residence gratis. D.
Dierssen Company. The Pacific.
The record-union., 1896-02-27

BReelKs-In his city, February 25th, Daniel
J. Brooks.
frlenos ana acdualn Iances are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral this
DAY tIhurscax'. at ) =. H., from Masonic
Hall, sixth and X streets.
HALI.-ln this city. February o5tIt, lanes
Hall. hu, nd OF the late "a r. n Hall lan
fatleroi ,seorg VI. Ha # al lose al Il
AIRS. ". q. ie of saa le tie K Cl
and stera' ! T"hn Hallo. sac. amen O
nttiN OF Frovid e. PINOT" Island. az d
14 y ar. mOltn- and l sls Y.
FRIENDS and acquaintances a. respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral this day at
10 SO O'Clock a. IN. from hls late re-i iIence,
SO II street.
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Special Notice to croekerx Buyers.

The Crystal Palace, 610 ] street. is
selling all goods marked with a blue
tag, regardless of cost. beginning Sat
urday, February 10Th, and lasting until
further notice.
The record-union., 1896-02-27
Races.

A full description of each race at the
Bay District track is given at E. L.
Kripp's cigar store, TO- ] street. The
result is known almost as soon as at
the track
The record-union., 1896-02-27

Spring, 1896. You are respectfully
invited to my opening of French pattern
bonnets and millinery novelties, Thurs
day Friday and Saturday. February
9th, 2Sth and 18th. Mrs. NJ A Pealer.
621 and 623 street, Sacramento.
The record-union., 1896-02-27

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
The record-union., 1896-02-27
MARRIED..

HOMPS0N-CrARK-Tn this city. February
Goth. at the lderce of the b ide's parents.
l'v h isev. "A. y Hoyt, G, a - y. Thomp-
Oh 10 fife X. Clark, botn this city. No
clrus.
The record-union., 1896-02-27

We recommend the use of DR. Siegert' s
Angostura Bitters to our friends who
suffer with dyspepsia
The record-union., 1896-02-27

John A Sutter bourbon whisky, 81 a
bottle. B. X. Bloch & Co., sole con-
The record-union., 1896-02-27
BORN.
DIED.

VEACH-In this city. Fohri ary 18th, to the
wife OF r. H. Nedch. asos.
The record-union., 1896-02-27
Prints,
PerCaIes,
Table Dan7aSk,
SafeenS, Etc.

LOT BLACK Brocaded Sateens
in stripes and figures, dull wool fin
ish. Sale price, 124c yard.
The record-union., 1896-02-27
SOCIAL EVENTS.

(Readers of the Record Union" are re-
quested to send to this Office personals.
weddings, gements, society notes and
on one side of the paper, and give your
name and address, not for publication, but
as guarantee of good faith.)
The record-union., 1896-02-27

LOT I = Bureau Sets, Point
d esprit lace, consisting of scarf and
three mats, white or ecru. Sale
price, 7Sc set.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-15
MACEO'S LAST LETTER
Contained His Estimate Of His
Probable Successor,

New York Dec. 14-Thc last letter
that the Cuban junta in this city re-
ceiNed from Antonio Macco curiously
contained an estimate of the qualities of
ten. Ruiz Rivera, who, if Maceo has
been Killed, rs is now generally admitted.
will succeed to that insl,rrectionist
leaders, command. General Nlacco wrote:
Rivera is not only brave. tircless and
indoniitablc, but he is great tactitinn.
He IS thorough soldier, and has had
military advantages enjoyed hy few of
the men in my command. He knows the
map of Cuba as well as the Oldest guide
and can hold pinar del Rio agains1 the
spanish army for ten years if necessary
His idea of mountain fighting has ALWAYS
met with my cordial approval, and in
those Instances where he has been COM
PEELED to think and act for himself he has
shown GOODNESS, II wisdom and IL Stratc-
glc talent even superior to- my own. On
several occasions he has converted defeat
INTO victory. On othcvs, when it, looked
as If he and Il small force were absolutely
smut IN by large army, he has escaped
without losing man.
In establishing his post he has nickel
out invariably positions that were almost
impregnabls. and which at the same time
permitted him an avenue of escape in ease
Tue worst should come To the worst
In storing. and IN concealiug muni-
tlonS OF war and camp equipments, he has
shown Il cunn!nSnesS that ut times have
made even me laugh. believe he could
conceal IL regiment of horses inside of II
Spanish army and keep them undiscov-
cred Il month.
lie had Il great'record in the ten years
war, and since that time has continued
his military studies and experience He
was good organizer and Il good discipli.
marian, and ut the same time is very pop-
ular with mis- men. He is what is called
Yankee i'll his methods, being very care
ful OF his soldiers, cautious of losing life
and extremely strict in Keeping the
weapons of his men in the best possible
order 1t is we'll to write you of these
things, because Mt any moment am lin
Bile to he killed by the enemy, and some
one will have to take my place. If it he
Rivera, am certain you will have Il gen
eral of ability and greatness
Much Indignation is expressed to the
junta over the announcement made by
ext nitcd States consul To Curdenas, =
u. :. llenriques, that General Weylcr. in
glonting over the murder of Maceo, had
given authority to II band of 500 negroes
to march through the island and pillagc
and ravagc everything they met in the
way.
Telcgrams conveying expressions of
confidence, and promising 10 purchase
powder and arms for the continuance of
the light i'll Cuba, were received at the
iunta to-day from Jacksonville, Dallas,
Ten; Tampa, Key West, New Orleans.
Atlanta, Guayamas, Mexico and Port Au
Prince.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-15
UNDER ARMED GUARD.
The United States Consulate Pro-
teCted by Spain.

Havana, Dec. 1i-The United States
consulate in this city is under special
guard of armed policemen. This precau-
ton Is taken by the Spanish authorities,
owing to the fear that the Indignation
expressed by Spanish sympathizers
against the United States would find
vent in an attack upon the consulate.
There have been fresh signs of the hos
tile feeling against the United States in
view of the news from there of the ardent
sympathy felt with the insurgents over
the death of Antonio Maceo, and the
allegations there of the manner in which
he was killed.
In the absence OF Consul General Fitz-
hugh Lee, the consulate is in charge of
the vice consul general, joseph \. Sprin-
ger
Forty eases of smallpox have occurred
at santiago lie las Vegas, and thirty.eight
of those who had not been ,,yaccinated
have died from the disease
The steamer -Nlcantc has arrived here,
having on board ,620 troops.
Private advices give assurance of the
death from dysentcry of the well known
inSurgent leader, General Manuel Suarez.
who had been IA protege OF Martinez Cam
pos ever since the peace of Iauion. He
still had General Campos, confidence sat
Villa Clara previous to the generals
voyage of Manznnila, but at that time
ne proved so traitorouS as almost to lead
to the death OF Cumpos mt paraleio.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-15
HAS REKiNDLED INTEREST.
haoso'S Death Creates CunSider-
able Talk Among Members.

Washington, Dec. 1i.-rhc cportcd as
sasSlnation of Maceo has rckindled inter
est III the Cuban question in the House
although 1t is hardly likely that the in.
tercst VIII bc productive of any legisln-
tive action. Members are unanimous in
denouncing the method by which it is
claimed the Cuban leader was entrapund
TO his death, although many of them say
that the information up to date is insutlic-
lent TO Justify any assumption bv Con-
Sress that AlaccO was aSsassinated Scv-
eral Joint resolutions calling for the rec
ognliion of the independence and of the
bclllgerency of the. rcvolutionists have
been referred to the House committee on
foreign affairs Chairman Hit, of that
committee, says that meeting will be
called thiS week 10 take up the diplomatic
appropriation bill and to consider gen
eral business. 1t is possible that the Gu
ban nrtisnnS on the committee will en-
deayor to bring up their projects for rec
ognitlon and there will he IL discussion. if
nothin.; more, of the question:
The House leaders are disposed To be
very conservative in their treatment of
this question aud most of them believe
with President Cleveland that there
should he no intervention by this Con-
grcSs This is understood to be The no.
sition held by Speaker Reed and chair
man Hit.
Mcssrs. HIT. Draper and Adams con
stitutc the standing subcommittee on
Cuba of the foreign affairs committee.
Cen Draper said to-day that the conflict
ing reports left him in doubt whether
Macco had been asSasSinated or whether
lie was really dead. lie thought it quite
probable that President Clcvclands rs
Serton that the conflict had become one
of wanton murder on both sides might
DC correct. lie saw no possible outcome
OF the revolution but the final victory of
Spain vi intervention by the United
states. Gen. Draper is still opposed to
intervention rs he was in the last Con-
grcss.
Representative McCrcary, of Kentucky,
formerly chairman of the committee,
said that the killing of Macco was great
outrage if ii had been pcrpctratcd as re-
ported. Such il violation of faith had
never occurred during the civil war, he
said.
There was much talk about the House
that there should he an Investigation of
the circumstances of Maceo':; death. but
Congress could hardly conduct Z satisfac-
tory inquiry, even if it had the authority
for such proceeding under international
law. 1t is quite probable that the State
Department will be called upon to fur
nish all the information it has concern
ing the affair. Without the action of the
foreign affairs committee and the com
mittee on rules, Cuba cannot he brought
forward i'll the House. and it is decidedly
uncertain whether any rule can be Sc
cured from the latter committee even if
the former acts
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-15
FOR TARIFF HEARINGS.
House Committee Decides Upon
a Programme.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE ways and
means committee of the House to. day de.
cded TO begin hearings on the tariff on
December Is, and continue them for two
weeks.
The programme for hearings, adopted
by the committee, is this.
Monday, December %, schedule 4,
chemicals, oils and paints, aud schedule
NJ, spirits, wines and other beverages
Tuesday, December 80, schedule |, cot
ton manufactures, and schedule J.. silks
and silk goods.
Wednesday, December 80, schedule +.
igar and molasscs.
Thursday, December 81, schedule d,
wood and manufactures of, and schedule
NJ, pulp. papers and books
saturday, ,Ianuary , schedule j. flax,
hemp, iute ard manufactures Of
Monday, January i, schedule L, to-
bacco and manufactures of.
Tuesday, january j, schedule G., ayri-
cultural products and provisions, includ-
Ing live animals, dairy products, fruits,
fish, meats, salt,ctc.
Wednesday, January 6. schedule *.
wool and on Thursday, january :, man
uficturcs of wool.
Friday. January s, schedule b. earth
enware, glassware, inaI bic and stone.
Saturday. january 8, schedule c, iron
and LEAH ores, metals ana manufactures
of.
Monday, January |, schedule n, sun
dries, including buttons, coal, gloves,
leather and manufactures of and free
list
Persons who desire TO present written
statement in respect to any of said sched-
ules, may forward the same to the clerk
OF the committee at any time prior to the
closing of the hearings
The meeting was brief and informal.
Chairman Dingley outlined the pro.
gramme proposed to the full committee.
Representative Turner inquired if it
was the intention of the Republicans to
enter upon general tariff legislation this
summer. TO this Mr.. Dingley replied
automatically that the condition of the
Treasury warranted the committee in
preparing fo- any eXigcncies which might
arise. There was more sparring on the
same point between the two parties, but
nothing of Importance was said.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-15
DISCUSSED AT LENGTH.
Republican Caucus Commi ttee Talk Over
international Bimetallism.


Washington, Dec. 14.-Senat5r VOL
colt, chairman of the Senate finance com
mittec, said this evening e.AsS
The senate Republican caucus COM
mittec. TO report legislation in further
ance OF an international bimetallic con.
ference, had ii full meeting to-day. and
the question was discussed at = some
length. The subject was chiefly consid-
cred with view to securing the widest
possible latitude to commission. and so
framing legislation as that the incoming
President would be ut liberty to act i'm
menlately upon his Inauguration and
without waiting for further legislative
action.
so far as | can observe. the sentiment
IS practically unanimous among Rcpub-
llcan Senators in favor of earnest and
steadtast efforts toward international
agreement. do not anticipate any seri-
Gus trouble in the way of securing such
legislation as has been outlined.n
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-15
a RAILROAD DEEEArEn

Washington, Dee 14.-Chief Justice
RULER announced to-day the opinion of
the court i'll the case of the United States
VS.. the Oregon and California Railroad
Company and the Oregon Central Rail
road Company, involving titles to valun-
BILE lands near Portland, Ore. reversing
the decision of the ..circuit court of APP
peals for the Ninth circuit and sustain
ing the contention of the Interior Depart
ment. This restores 800, 900 acres OF land
to the Government
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-15
THE CUBAN LEAGUE.
y Society Organized in New York to
Help Struggling Cuba


New York, Dec. l4.-There are distin-
guishcd names in the list of subscribers
to the roll of membership of the Cuban
League of the United States. lust organ
lied in this city. Following is the de-
clarntion of the purpose of the league:
The object of this leapue is to secure
Tor Cuba by all lawful. peaceful, and hon
orable means the political independence
which her PATRIOTS are Eow endca voring
ny tremendous sacrifice of treasure and
life to gain, TO encourage them with our
sympathy and moral support, and to
arouse the whole nation to demand the
end of the cam paign OF murder and de-
strnction in that island.
Mindful of the help which our fathers
carried on similar struggle, we are con-
strained by II sense OF gratitude TO return
to Cuba the Kindness which was so effect
lively given 10 us
1T is apparent to all thoughtful OBJ
servers that Spain has not the power to-
crush the Cuban patriots and therefore
the continuance of the cruel struggle in
Cuba can only serve to prolong Il sense of
RbaSemcnt and humiliation in the minds
OF all men who are confident that this re-
puDlc mas the power to end it and is in
honor called upon to do so for the high
est good OF all the parties directly con-
cerned. =