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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-03-22
a SOLDIERS OPINION.
He Thinks an Act of War by Spain
Would be Godsend.

KANSAS CITY, March 21.-Major
Arthur S. l.. Wagner, U. S. A, in an
interview with a reporter here said:
THE Cretan imbroglio seems full
of war; 1t is time Europe had blood
letting. War will clear up conditions
like a thunderstorm clears the atmos-
phere."
What do you think Of war for
American" the Major was asked.
America has needed a war for some
time replied Major Wagner. "a for
eign war a few years ago would have
prevented the so-called hard times and
the discomfort of this recent period"
And a war now?" oueried the re-
porter.
AN act of war by Spain would be
godsend''
WAR" added the soldier, mot only
clears up the political and national at
mosphere, but it purges the moral at
mosphere. The loss of life and horrors
of fire and blood seem beyond being con-
doned, nevertheless as the greatest good
for the greatest number, war is the only
remedy for the evils of long peace.
American people are for war right now.
These peculiar outbreaks are the symp-
toms of demand for war The newt
able result of unbroken peace is what
we see in China to-day"
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KEEPING SHARP WATCH.
Spaniards Expect to Capture an Ex-
petition.

NEW YORK, March 81. The
Worlds" Havana cable says: There
is great activity among the troops and
the warships that are guarding the
northern coast, and all the ports there
have been reinforced with the object
of capturing an expected expedition.
The insurgents are very active in the
east, west and north. There has been
hot fighting in Santiago Matanzas and
Pinar del Rio. General Garcia attacked
Jiguani with two rapid-firing guns,
knocking over the forts and killing q
Major, Captain and many privates.
1t is reported that an expedition has
landed on the west end of the island
General Gomez is reported to be On
the west side of the trocha
Railroad travel is very unsafe
Trains out of Havana are frequently
fired on.
The feeling in Havana against paper
money is increasing. The Spanish mer-
chants are growing louder in their
complaints, and confidence In the Gov
ernment's ability or intention to re-
deem the paper is 1essening Five dol
lars in gold is worth So 90 in the paper
This state of affairs worries the palace
more than fighting.
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This May
Interest You.

"A great part of our lives,
SAYS an old maxim, els taken up
trying to mend what has been
wrongly done" 1t is a thankless
task trying to remodel coat that
has been spoiled in the making; 1t
is best to get the right kind in the
right place.
A strong advantage in buying
ready-m made clothing is that you
can try it on in advance and see
how it fits or becomes you before
you pay your money. You run
absolutely no risk whatever. We
have good light in our stores and
mirrors SO arranged as to show all
sides of the body. Besides this a
first class tailor is at hand who
makes free of charge any slight al
terations that may be needed.
And last of all we do not wish a
person to take a suit OF clothes or
any article from our stores with
which he is not completely sat
ished.
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SAUSALITO, March 21.-Shortly
after o'clock this morning the largest
fire in the memory of the oldest inhabit-
ant was discovered on the waterfront.
The fire started in the cupola of the San
Francisco Yacht Clubhouse, and spread
with great rapidity to the Oriel Hotel
and five adjoining cottages. Several
British ships anchored off shore sent
their men to the scene in the ships
boats and launches, equipped with
buckets, axes and ropes to aid In SUD-
DUNG the fire. The men and officers or
the United States survey boats Near
thur and Gedney also assisted.
1t was three hours from the time the
alarm was turned in until the ire was
so under control that the majority OF
the fighters felt safe in leaving the
place to the care of those most nearly
concerned.
The San Francisco Yacht Club heads
the list of losses with $1,000 on building
and contents, while several of it's meift-
bers sustained losses varying from 500
to $500 on personal belongings in the
building. A valuable painting when
belonged to the late William Rudolph,
and which was hanging in the club
house, went up in the flames. 1t was
valued at $500.
The other losses are estimated as fol-
lows: John Ferguson, $4,000, insurance
$1,000; Mrs. Mills, $4,000, insurance
81, 600; w. B. Vogel, $1,000, insurance
$500. Commodore Cutie, r. J. Stewart
and Captain Johnson also sustained
losses running into the hundreds.
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RUMOR AT ATHENS
That the Greek Government Has
Offered to Purchase Crete,

ATHENS, March DIT is rumored
here that the Greek Government has
offered to purchase the island of Crete,
and that a gentleman known to be
closely connected with the palace party
at Constantinople visited Colonel Vas
sos a week ago in the guise of a tour
list, charged with secret instructions on
the subject. The Greek officers have
arrived here from the camp of Colonel
Vassos. They report him supplied with
all necessaries.
Another Greek officer writes accusing
the Turks of trying to dynamite the
church at Salonica when the Greek Off
GERS and Cretan soldiers We're attend
ing mass for the dead. A Greek vessel
which has returned from Crete reports
1t landed half its cargo, although a
French warship fired a blank shot as a
warning.
France is understood to support the
proposal to make Prince George Gov
ernOr of Crete
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THE ANGRY GREEKS.
Condemned Officers-Firing on the
Turks-Critical Situation.

LONDON, March pa dispatch
from Constantinople to the Daily
Mall says the Greeks in all the islands
of the archipelago are arming. drilling
and preparing to revolt as soon as war
IS declared.
The correspondent Of the Daily
News''at Berlin says the Berlin Post"
publishes a telegram to the effect that
two Greek Lieutenants have been ar
rested in the Turkish camp at F'lassona
and condemned to be shot as spies.
ATHENS, March 21.-Some OF the
Greek sharpshooters at Pramanda
opened fire on the Turks to-day and it
was only by the most urgent efforts of
the Greek officers that a conflict was
averted The Greek military prepara-
lions on the frontier continue with
ceaseless activity. At Koperaina, the
officials seized a thousand sacks of -four
destined for the Turkish troops at San.
CORA
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CHIMAY'S SENSATION.
She Jumps on the Stage and Kisses
an Actress.

LONDON, March Plat the Scala
Music Hall on Saturday, according to
the Daily Nails" Paris correspondent
the Princess de Chimay and her lover,
Janos Rigo, the Hungarian gypsy must
clan. were present in a box, prompted
by curiosity to witness a dramatic
sketch dealing with their escapades.
The audience recognized them immedi-
ately and called them by name.
At the crisis of the play a great sem
sation was caused by the Princess, who
leaped upon the stage and enthusiastic
cally kissed the actress who represented
the Princess. Tremendous excitement
ensued and when the couple left the
theater the crush was so great about
their carriage that they were compelled
to invoke an escort of police. They
drove away amid loud cheering.
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Annie BeSant Talks,

NEW YORK, March 21-Mrs. Annie
Besant of London. who declares that
the soul of the High Priestess of the
osophy, the late Madame Blavatsky.
now dwells in the physical body of a
Brahnin youth, delivered her first lee
ture in this city tonight at Chickering
Hall. Mrs. Besant has not been in this
country fol- several years and the audi
ence which greeted her tonight was a
large one. Her lecture dealt with things
occult.
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MONDAY, $50.
G23sl:l Sl;!13
Three
Great
Values.

LOT will contain a
quantity Of Summer Challis
IN light and dark patterns.
These were carried over from
last season and will be Of
fered in this sale at
Sale Price, sc Yard.
LOT IA new lot Of
Choice Co1ored Brocade Silks
in Nile green, cream, rose,
pink and sky blue. 1t is
scarcely possible to imagine
anything prettier for evening
waists and summer wear.
About 18 inches wide.
Sale Price, SOC Yard.
LOT "a limited quantity
Of Black and Navy Blue
Storm Serges. There is no
better wearing cloth in the
market for the price. This
is exceptional value at
Sale Price, SOC Yard.
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A TURKISH FRIGATE
Shells the Insurgents While the
European Fleet Looks On.

LONDON, March 22-The Athens
correspondent of the Chronicle" says
all the Greek newspapers protest
against the blockade. There is no con-
firmation of the rumor that the Greek
the Epirus side The Turks occupy
strong positions there, except on the
coast, which is open to sea attacks. The
heavy levies enforced by threats of vio-
lence on Greek villages in Epirus cause
great discomfort
The Daily Chronicles" report from
Canea says the Moslem Beys object to
autonomy, because they fear they will
be compelled to leave the island without
compensation for their large land in
terests, which are heavily mortgaged to
Christians. Moslems own two-thirds
Of the lands in Crete, but the whole
country is practically in the control of
the insurgents. Nobody, continues the
report, believes that the scheme of au-
tonomy such as the Powers propose is
workable. 1t would only serve to &C.
centuate existing feuds
The Italian officers returned last night
Sunday from the camp of Colonel
Vassos and report he has declared his
intention to resist any attempt to force
the withdrawal of the Greek troops. He
said he would himself tear up every
copy of the autonomy proposition that
came his way and gave them the i'm
preston he intended to assume the Of
fensive.
While shots were being exchanged on
Saturday at Akrotori between the Turk
lsh troops and insurgents, the Turkish
frlgate in Suda Bay shelled the insur-
gent position in full view of the Euro
pean fleet. The result of the Smelling is
not known.
Some insurgents at Akrotori begged
for food from the ships, but the Ad-
mirals declined to give anything except
medical aid. Unless the gale abates it
will be difficult to land the foreign
troops.
The Athens correspondent of the
Daily Chronicle" denies that King
George has promised not to bring about
an uprising in Macedonia and asserts
that the Sultan himself suggested the
amlcable negotiations with King
George, asking the Car to act as
mediator
Lieutenant Count Muravieff replied
Instantly: Russia would never coun-
tenance such perfidious proposal"
1t was then that Russia urged Tur-
key to take hostile rnea SIIreS
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@U3EISI!I 5|}l Z !lIl' kssSsD
MONDAY.
Separate
Skirts.
SPECIAL

LOT ] - Black Figured
Silk Skirts, in handsome new
patterns, tailor made and per-
feet hanging. These skirts are
equal in every respect to those
which sold SO rapidly in a
former sale at a higher price.
1t you are interested be on
hand promptly, as we have
only a limited quantity.
Sale Price, 81 %.
LOT 2-Separate Skirts,
in medium and dark mix
tures, we'll made and a good
skirt for everyday wear. One
Of the best values shown this
season. Sale Price, ST 81.
LOT "a new lot of
Black Sateen Underskirts,
with deep embroidered
flounce, exceptional value.
Sale Price, 73C.
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On 1t.

LONDON, March 21.-The Athens
correspondent of the Times" says
strong gale is blowing across the Aegean
Sea, which will make the blockade eX-
ceedingly difficult 1t is reported the
Admirals purposely refrained from in
terfering with vessels which have re-
Gently landed provisions in Crete, one
having discharged cargo at Akrotiri,
almost under the eyes of the Admirals.
The necessity of removing the Turkish
troops from the island becomes more
and more imperative. Absolutely moth
ing else, continues the correspondent,
will convince the Cretans of Europe's
sincerity. 1t may be regarded as GER
tain they will even prevent the dpart-
ur Of the Greek army by force until the
Turks have gone. There is no time to
be lost. 1t is impossible that Greece
and Turkey could long support the ar
mics they have modified. They will
favor provoking a struggle to seeing its
troops starve.
The foreign warships have already
arrived at Crete and the Sultan should
be induced, the correspondent says, to
make a voluntary recall of his troops.
Greece might then be willing to recall
Colonel Vassos.
1t is reported from Jerusalem that the
Greeks and Arabs in Palestine are
greatly excited by recent evnts.
Thousands are receiving communion
at the Mosque Of the Holy Sepulcher
and preparing to take the field against
the Turks in the event of war.
A dispatch to the Times" from
Canea says Chief Manoeuli, at Rodia,
represents the insurgents mistook the
Austrian warship Zebnica for a Turk
fish vessel and thus were nisled into a
hostile action. The Christians are very
angry at the proposed landing of the
British troops, for they assume they
will side with the Mohammedans.
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Two Georges at Yankton.

YANKTON (S. d., March 21.-The
two gorges in the Missouri River are
firm tonight. The whole Northwest
is waterbound, and the railroads are all
in bad shape. OF the three roads which
run in here, the only one that has con-
nection with the East is the Milwaukee,
and it IS compelled to use transfer
boats at Vermillion and Sioux City.
After the water subsidies it is estimated
1t will take ten days to replace the
bridges.
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AN OTTUMWA FIRE.
Nearly 100000 Worth of Property
Consumed Last Night.

OTTUMWA Qa.), March PA dis
astrous fire of unknown origin broke
out here this evening in a brick bust
ness block on Main street, owned by the
Seth Richards estate, and up to y
O'Clock has destroyed property valued
at $1S0,0O0 At this hour the situation
IS extremely critical, the flames being
propelled by a heavy gale. Following
is a list of losses up to this time: Gull
len & Co.. dry goods. $4,000; Prugh &
Co., china dishes, $4,000; Donlan &
Co., dry goods, $250 900; ]. G. Meek, dry
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CRETE BLOCKADED.
Doubt Expressed as to Colonel Vassos
Ability to Hold Out.

CANEA, March 21.-The situation in
Crete to-day may be described as one
of expectancy. This morning the fact
that the blockade had formally begun
was generally communicated from
Canea to all points in the island on the
telegraphlc circuit. PLACING still con-
tinues Three Turkish soldiers who
were caught in the act Of pilage Satur-
day night at Halepa fired on the gend-
armes, who returned the fire, killing one
of them.
Some doubt is now expressed by the
officials here as to whether Colonel
vassos, commander of the Greek forces
in Crete, will be able to hold out long,
owing to the scarcity of provisions.
Tt is also denied by the officials that
there is friction between the Admirals
and the Consuls.
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SUPPOSED CROOKS.
Two rIen Arrested With New Cutlery
on Them.

Officers Fisher and Maley last night
arrested two men on Seventh street,
between l. and M, whom they suspected
of being CROOKED" The men gave the
names of Bert Harper and Ed. Clayton,
and said they had just come from Rock
lin and were on their way to a barn to
sleep.
On being searched nearly dozen
new knives were found in their posses
sion, also mask. Some of the cutlery
is stamped - S. Holler & Co.," and
some "Adolph Blaich, San Francisco"
The officers are DESTROYS of learning
where the cutlery came from.
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Attractive
Novelties.

Velveteen Bags in dark colors,
with gold metal tops and chains,
81. These exceeding attractive
bags are for holding various small
articles, opera glasses, etc.
Changeable Silk Chatelaine
Bags, small size, with gold gilt
chain and hook to attach to belt.
6Oc
A new fad, Silver Metal Coin
Purses, with long chains to sus-
pend from neck. 45c.
Bustles and Hip Pads COM
bined; almost as light as a feather.
45c and SOC.
Special value in Children's
School Handkerchieis; white, with
neat colored borders, sc.
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Rising at Quincy.

QUINCY UlL), March 21-The flood
waters from the north have reached
this point. The river has risen a. foot
III the last forty-eight hours
The river is out of its banks and the
lowlands not protected by levees are
being inundated and crops damaged
The loss so far is slight, but the vast
volume of water that is yet to come
down gives rise to apprehension of a
serious flood before the end is reached.
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Two Rivers Overflow.

DETROIT (Mich), March ola
special to the Tribune from Midland
Mich, says: The Tittabawassee and
Chippewa Rivers have overlooked and
the water is higher than it has been for
fifteen years. Considerable damage is
being done and much lumber and other
property is lost. About twenty fami-
lies have been removed to high land.
The town is in darkness, the electric
light plant and the water works having
been shut down.
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BEHIND THE BARS.
Kid Egan Flourished His Pistol on
rlarket Street.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 21.-kid
Egan, one of the crowd of pugilists who
prepared Corbett for his defeat at Car
son. was arrested on Market street this
morning and booked at the city prison
for carrying a concealed weapon.
Since the rbett-Fitzsimmons hight,
Egan has been drinking heavily. To-
day, after an all night carousal, ne got
out on Market street and created some
excitement by f1ourishing pistol in a
threatening manner.
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ST. NAZAIRE SURVIVORS.
Sixteen of Them Picked Up by the
Yanaraiva.

NEW YORK, March %. The
world says: The officials of the
French Company have satisfied them
selves that the English steamer Yanar-
aiva- has really picked up sixteen Of
the survivors of the French line steam
ship Vile de ST. Nazaire.
The officers of the Kaiser Wilhelm II.
said yesterday that there was no doubt
in their minds that the Yanaraiva had
picked up the St Nazaire survivors, al
though there had been a mistake in the
signals. This was undoubtedly the
message intended to be sent: "Yanar-
aiva; / have sixteen City of ST. Ma
zaiTe, French
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Will Help the Government Out.

BERLIN, March DIT is reported
that syndicate with a capital of 100,-
OOO,OoO marks has undertaken to en-
ploy Herr Krupp, the gunmaker, to
build the warships which the Reichstag
refuses, and that they will be placed
at the disposal of the Government when
the Reichstas from time to time votes
the money for them, in coming wears
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Showing at Denver.

DENVER (Col). March 21.-Snow
has been falling here continuously since
O'Clock yesterday and shows no signs
of abatement. The fall has not been
heavy, lying but about three inches in
depth. Dispatches from all parts of the
State Indicate that the storm has been
general in Colorado. The heaviest fall
has been in Eastern Colorado and
Western Kansas and Nebraska At
Akron, Col. fourteen inches is reported.
Trains on ali lines have been somewhat
delayed. but no serious blockades have
occurred.
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Death of G.. ID. Nash.

MILWAUKEE,, March 21-C. D.
Nash, founder of the National Ex-
change Bank and the Northwestern
Mutual Life Insurance Company and a
widely known financier, died to-day at
his home. Mr.. Nash has been in ILL
health for some time.
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IN GOOD BUSINESS.
llany German and Prussian Officers
Helping the Turks.

LARISS, March PA party of Eng
lishmen ard Americans who succeeded
in getting to Elassona, report the Turk
ish forces there are at the least 81, 900,
with 100 field guns, and another 100 at
Neria. They saw many German off,
GERS among the Turkish troops, and
heard it reported that Prussian officers
are expected shortly.
At the top of the Melouna Pass the
Greek and Turkish outposts were frat
erniZing.
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The Wilnington's Trial Postponed.

NEW LONDON Comm. March 21.-
The expected speed trial of the new
United States gunboat Wilmington.
originally scheduled to take place IN
the sound off New London tomorrow,
will have to be deferred for a few days
at least, as the unfavorable weather
has caused delays. The officials are of
the opinion it will not take place before
Wednesday, but the date is uncertain.
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THE REPORT DENIED.
Kaiser Williams Condition Reported
Excellent.

NEW YORK, March %. - The
''World" says: The World cabled to
Prince Won Hohenlohe, the Imperial
Chancellor of Germany, and to Baron
Marschall Won Bieberstein, the Imperial
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs,
that the dispatches sent to the United
States from Europe represent that En-
peror Williams condition is grave and
that his malady is assuming the form
of insanity.
In response the World received this
official message: Berlin, March 21.-
The condition of the Emperor is excel
lent"
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Coursing at IngIeside.

SAN FRANCISCO, March IA
twenty-eight dog stake at the Ingleside
Coursing grounds furnished excellent
sport for a large number of spectators
this afternoon. The betting was brisk,
the hares were strong and the events OF
the afternoon were all that the most
ardent admirers of the sport could wish
M Kerrigans st. Lawrence captured
first prize, with Bartles & Rossiters
Wayfarer a close second.
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ton on Saturday and this morning bade
adeu to San Francisco. They departed
for the southern part Of the State in
their special train at $50 o'clock, direct
to Los Angeles, which city will be
reached tomorrow morning. After
reception and banquet they will be
shown some of the sights of Southern
California, and will then proceed on
their way East.
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G2l3|'.'' J ] (! gsSS|lD
Hints as to
STYLES and Fashions.

Ifyou desire any information re-
garding Dress Goods-quality of
material, latest styles, newest de-
signs, how to make up suitable
combinations, how to select suit
able trlmmings-please call at our
Dress Goods counter, where you
will find competent salespeople to
give full information in an intelli-
gent and satisfactory manner.
Every point of detail will be cheer
fully explained whether you desire
to purchase or not.
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THE KING OF COREA.
Leaves the Russian Legation and Re-
turns to His Palace.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 21.-News
from Corea states that the King of
Corea has returned to his palace in
Seoul, after years residence in the
Russian Legation.
The King fled from his palace
through fear Of assassination year
ago and has been under the protection
of the Russian Minister ever since. His
return to the palace has long been
urged by the Kings subjects, and
there was great rejoicing when he
finally decided to come out from under
RuSSia'S wing.
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THE TURKS UNEASY
Over the Servian Governments Action
Calling Reserves to Vancouver.

CONSTANTINOPLE, March 21-The
action of the Servian Government in
calling the reserves and part of the mil
itia to the colors, ostensibly to partici-
nate in maneuvers near the Turkish
frontier, has caused much anxiety IN
Turkish official circles.
The Porte has instructed the railway
companies to keep sufficient rolling