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NO RETROGRESSION.

Reno Gazette: The cry of the dis
contented is that our country is retro
grading. The lack of money owing to
the refusal of the Government to coin
silver on private account is the al
legged cause of the alleged retrogres-
sion. The retrogression might be a
fact, and in the causes assigned fadla-
cious reasoning; but if the fact proves
to be absent then surely the argument
based on the allegation falls to the
ground-with the reverberation of an
earthquake Let US look at the fact ::
BY the census of 1880 the number of
manufacturing industries in the United
States was 2j3, $50, and in 1890 800. 401
an increase Of a little more than 40
per cent. But the capital employed was
increased in a greater degree In 1880
the gross capital employed in manu-
featuring industries was 81, $50. 212, =
606 in 1890 Sc, 534 ,475 800, an increase
of 1870 per cent. The annual wages
paid operatives in American manu-
factories in 1880 were S947, 953, 195,
and in 1890 So, 49,, 3d., go, an increase
of over 40 per cent, three and one
half times the ratio of per cent. in
numbers of establishments, and 10 per
cent more than the ratio of increase
in capital invested. The cost of raw
materials used increased from 1896, :
500, $40 In 1880 to 50. 15S S6S. 1913 in 1890,
and value of the products increased
from S5,369. 5SS, 191 to S9,3I9. 106, 642.
The raw materials increased in a great
er ratio than the products, and the
wages paid increased in nearly twice as
great a ratio in the decade Here are a
few hard nuts for our friends to crack.
IT is somewhat difficult for an ordinary
intellect to comprehend where the
farmer who produces the raw material
for the operative who works it into
finished product finds just cause of
complaint. 1t is still more difficult to
discover the grounds for the assertion
that the country is on the high road
to ''demnition bow-wows," or any 9TH
er brand of blue ruin.
The record-union., 1897-08-03

Salinas Index: The calamity press
doesn't deal in prosperity items-never
mentions the advancing prices of
wheat, wool and other products; af-
fects not to hear the increasing hum
Of busy industry; never chronicles the
reopening of a mill or a factory. nor
makes note of Improvement in trade.
But, let a strike occur, a bank fail or
a factory shut down. and it is given
with all the JUNCTION of a sweet morsel.
with big black headlines and double
loaded plea TYNE
The record-union., 1897-08-03
JUST so.

The Mail of woodlands: While the
Republicans We're in power every time
a cyclone occurred or a pair of twins or
tripletS We're born, the Democrats
blamed the Republicans for it, but now
that prosperity is again with us they
dare not take the credit for it them
selves, and they are fighting mad be-
cause the Republicans are willing to
The record-union., 1897-08-03
A RETIREMENT.

Red Bluff Peoples Cause: One of the
Civil Code amendments made by the
Legislature at its last session will do
away with lot of frivolous appeals if
it is strictly followed by the courts,
as it should be. 1t provides that there
shall be no presumption that error is
prejudiced or that INJURY was done if
error is shown and that the court must
in every stage of action, disregard any
error, improper ruling, instruction or
defect in the pleadings which, in the
opinion of the court, does not affect
the substantial rights of the parties
Is it possible that our laws are finally
going to settle down on a basis of
common sense and justice, irrespective
of technicalitieS?
The record-union., 1897-08-03
KLAMATH HOT SPRINGS.

NOTED HEALTH RESORT. HOT
swimming, steam. sulphur and mud baths.
Table and service firSt-class. Finest trout
fishing in the State. Terms very reason
able. EDISON BROS,
BeSWick Cal.
The record-union., 1897-08-03
1T READS IT FORWARDS.

Middletown Independent: No feature
of the new tariff bill is more satisfac-
tory TO the masses than the fact that
It eliminates absolutely the advantages
which the trusks enjoyed under the
Wilson law. 1t is now apparent that
the new law Will be more satisfactory
TO the people than any tariff measure
which has gone upon the statute books
within the memory Of the present gem
Grafton.
The record-union., 1897-08-03
JAPS HEADS.

Cloverdale Reveille: The Japs have
an attack of the big head" and think
they are cunning in opposing the an
nexatiOn of Hawaii. Talk counts for
nothing and when the time is ripe for
annexing the islands. Uncle Sam will
proceed to business regardless of the
Japs, and if they don't like that, we
will endeavor to make other arrange
ments that possibly in the end will not
suit them so we'll
The record-union., 1897-08-03

assume all the responsibility. Queer
people, these Democrats. and awfully
hard to please.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-05-26
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Gathered from ALI Quarters.
CONGRESS,

SENATE May 18 - The Cuban question
brought out two notable speeches, one by Mr..
Mason, Of Illinois. in favor of the Morgan reso-
luton, and the other by Mr. Hoar in opposi-
tion to it. The Illinois senator pictured in
fervid terms the distress existing on that un-
happy island, dwelling particularly on the
starving condition Of 800 United States citi-
zens, as reported by the president, and called
upon the senate TO throw of its lethargy and
pass the Morgan resolution. Mr. Mason had
several sharp tilts with MIR. Wellington, Of
Maryland.-The house was not in session.
SENATE, May 19-Another spirited debate
on Cuban affairs occurred to-day. The main
speeches were made by Senators Foraker
Cannon, Lindsay and Hoar Messrs. Cannon
and Lindsay were especially bitter in denunci-
alton of Spanish rule in Cuba and Mr.. Foraker
declared himself in favor of the Morgan reso-
luton recognizing the belligerency of the in
surgents Mr.. Hoar spoke against the resolu-
tion.-The house was not in session.
SENATE. May 20.-After long and exciting
debate the Morgan joint resolution recognizing
the existence of a state of war in Cuba and de-
claring that strict neutrality shall be main
tanned by the United States was passed by the
decisive vote of IL to II. The senate then ad-
journed until the 24th.
HoUsE.-Much partisan debate Of bitter
character was INDUCED in with reference to
Cuban affairs The resolution aprropriating
$50, 00) for the relief of American citizens was
adopted without o dissenting vote, but the
democrats endeavorcd to force consideration
also of the Morgan resolution for recognition
Of the belligerency Of the insurgents. The at
tempt failed and the house adjourned until the
24th.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-05-26
WASHINGTON.

AS a special commissioner eAS94reA
tary of State John W. Foster has gone
abroad to consult with the govern
ments of Great Britain and Russia
with a view of making an arrange
ment that will prevent the eXtermina-
tion of the seals.
The secretary of state has sent to
the senate a protest from the German
government against the discriminating
duty on sugars from bounty laying
countries.
The death of Gen. Horatio King, who
was postmaster general during por-
ton of Buchanan's administration oc-
Cured at Washington on the Goth.
Consul General Lee has been notified
by the secretary Of state that he can
draw for immediate purchase of sup
plies and medicines for the relief of
American citizens in Cuba and trans
portation of such as are without means
and desire to return to the United
States, not to exceed $4,000.
Secretary Alger has notified Maj.
Gen. Miles, who is now at CONSTANT
nople, to be, in London not later than
June 10, to represent the United States
army at Queen Victoria's jubilee.
Arrangements are completed for the
match game of chess between five Sc
lected players of the house of repre-
sentatives and like number from the
British house of commons. The games
will be begun at 2 p IN. Washington
time, May 81, and continue four hours,
Is moves to the hour.
On his own application Maj. Gen. q.
R. Bliss, commanding the Department
of Texas at San Antonio, has been
placed on the retired list of the army,
under the 40 years service clause, after
one days active service as major gen.
eraL
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-05-26

Piquc will be very popular material
this season. 1t has so long been asso-
ciated with outing and yachting dresses
that it is hard to consider it aside from
them. Yet, while these suits will still
be made of it, it now has higher aim.
French dressmakers are using pique
as foundation for handsome embroid-
cries of jet and colored silks. Bodice
fronts are made of it, embroidered in
jet and gold thread, intermixed with
white satin applique. Of course, a
bodice of this kind can easily be ar
ranged at home.
A gown which illustrates the new use
of this material is of white pique, with
plain skirt, save for the plaits of green
mousseline inserted at one side. The
bodice is of the new shape, crossing in
front to the left side. tits entirely COW
cred with white satin and gold thread
embroidery. Even the puffs over the
arms are worked, although the lower
sleeves are of plain pique.
The bodice closes under three plait-
ings of green mousseline, the collar is
of white satin and lace, and the waist
is also encircled by the same.
While 1897 is first and foremost gold
year, steel will also be very popular. 1t
is not only employed in embroidery, but
figures in many of the new buckles and
buttons.
Parasols promise to be an important
feature of the wardrobe of the summer
girl of '97. Every kind will be seen, from
those of plain silk and gingham to the
parasols costing several hundred dol
lars apiece.
Black and white promises to be a most
popular combinations very wise selec-
ton, since it can be worn with any
gown.
Next in order will be geranium red.
A parasol offered at one of the large
stores is of red taffeta, covered with
ruflies of mousseline de sole of the
same coloring. The handle matches the
silk, and is of piece of bright red
coral.
The black and white parasols have
very attractive feature in the gay silks
with which they are lined. Green, rose,
salmon and robin's-egg blue are the
favorite colors. These parasols are
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-05-26

walking costumes is of tan-faced cloth.
In the back it is plain, save for three
rows of stitching across the bottom.
The back piece does not end in the
shoulder seams, but is brought forward
to form strap on each side, under
which plated fronts are fastened.
These plaits fall loosely to the waist
line, and are lined in silk that contrasts
prettily with the gown.
An almost necessary adjunct to a
bolero is a fancy belt of some sort. Rib
bon makes many charming models,
loosely-gathered and pointed front and
back. Swiss embroidery is also advo-
Gated, to be worn with white boleros
over colored silk girdles.
Nor are kid belts despised. Not only
will we wear colored kid belts, but
white ones as well. The latter are the
favorites. They have peculiar cluster
of stitchings along the center, pro-
ducing a very smart effect.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-05-26

on the west plaza OF vne cIUy nall and
was erected by contributions of the
college alumni The day commemor-
ated the 147th anniversary of Girard's
birth.
The assignment of the Endrick
Woolen Co., of Great Darlington, Mass,
is announced. Assets SOL, 900; liabili-
ties $69,00O
Gov. Black will not attach his sig
nature to the graduated inheritance tax
bill passed the recent session of the
New York legislature The governor
claims that the proposed law would
bear unequally upon taxpayers.
Business failures in the United States
for the week ended May 21 numbered
246, as compared with 227 for the same
time last year, and 81 in Canada, as
against 2S for the same time in 1896
William Abbott's furniture factory
at Philadelphia was destroyed by fire
on the 23d causing loss of $40, 900 on
building and contents; partially in
sured.
While racing on his bicycle with
train on the Irondequoit Bay railroad
near Rochester, N. Y, on the 23d Otto
Kepling, aged IS years, caught his
pedal in the step of 4 car and was
thrown under the wheels and killed.
Stamp Clerk Peter }. Heagen has
been arrested, charged with stealing
81, 800 from the New York City post
office.
Charles Mclaughlin, member of
the notorious Valentine gang Of swim
dlers, whose chief was convicted last
winter and is now serving a ten years
term in state prison, was found guilty
of passing worthless checks at New
York City on the 10Th. The jury recon-
Clended mercy.
Juliah Hawthorne, who went to In
dia to describe the scenes of the famine
and of the bubonic plague, says: Mil
lions of Hindus and Bengalese died
from starvation and the government
figures represent one-sixth Of the ac-
tual deaths from the plague"
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-05-26

skirt has straight, narrow cores for
the front and sides. In the back it is
very full, with the fullness strapped
down for five inches below the waist.
Naturally, one Immediately considers
this fullness Objectionable, but it isn't.
Il is plated in such way that the
skirt divides evenly, the parts falling
on opposite sides of the wheel. Inside
nhe skirt the plaits are fastened to-
gether with tape, that they may not
'hlow or catch. In front there are other
tapes running from the front seams to
straps about the legs. They prevent
the skirt from blowing up in front and
facilitate an easy motion.
The rest Of the suit is not so impor-
tant, although careful attention to de-
tails is what mars or makes it.
The jacket selected should be one
that buttons, preferably with loose
fronts. An open jacket is useless, be-
cause, when the weather Is warm q
jacket is unnecessary; when 1t is cool,
II is also likely to be windy, and then
an open jacket blows and flaps about
in O very uncomfortable manner.
Two other important points-don't
wear q heavy collar, or heavy hat.
Get both as light az possible, II you
would be cool and comfortable when
ui1ing.
Another don't: Make no mistake
sibout the material for your gown. Re.
member that the exercise is heating;
end that thick dress will add On un.
nrressary weight Get tweed or chev.
any material that has sufficient
but don't have 1t heavy.
might write forever Of the bolero
IT mot tellall its glories. Some Of
.west are made entirely of white
gimp. edged with plaitings Of satin.
finished lisse. There is also new kind
ef guipure lace, In which white and but.
tercup color mingie, and this alone il
largely used for boleros.
"A very smart bolero for use with
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-05-26
EAST.

It is said that negotiations are in
progress looking to the reorganization
of the rail and billet pools and also the
wire nail pool. If they are successful
it is probable that steel rails will be
advanced to S2S and billets to $40 per
ton.
BY the bursting of still in McGar-
rity's distillery near Hazleton, Pa, on
the 21st two men were scalded TO death.
The victims were Michael Mccarthy,
the owner, and laborer named An
drew Gartz.
William Thorne, aged 81 years, died
at his home In Sadsburyville, Pa, on the
10th. He was prominent agent in
the work Of helping runaway slaves to
freedom by means Of the underground
railroad.
Early on the morning Of the 10th a
FIRE broke out at Newark avenue and
First street, Jersey City. Sixty fami.
lies were rendered homeless, and the
damage to the tenement houses they
occupied IS estimated at $1,000 No
fatalities were reported. ,A
The 9oth annual session of the su-
preme council of the Royal Arcanum
opened at Boston, Mass, on the 10th.
Supreme Secretary Robson reported as
follows: Membership December 81,
1896, 100, 261; number of councils 1,728.
At Philadelphia on the goth the
statue Of Stephen Girard, founder OF
Girard college, was unveiled with Inn
posing ceremonies. The statue stands
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-05-26
LATER.

The birthday anniversary of Queen
Victoria, who was born May "a, 1919,
was observed in England with the
usual artillery salutes, the ringing OF
church bells and reviews at the naval
and military stations.
A DISPATCH from Smithland, KY,
says that on the Gath, while fishing on
the Cumberland river, James, Edward
and Park Ghenes were drowned by the
overturning of their skiff.
The board of directors of the ma.
tional board of trade of cycle manu-.
facturers has decided that no national
or local cycle exhibitions shall be held
or sanctioned between June /, 1897, and
June l, 1898, and designated February
% as general opening day through
out the country.
The Methodsts of Chicago on the
oath celebrated the quarter centennial
anniversary of the ordination of Bishop
S. M. Merrill to the episcopacy of the
Methodist church.
The decree of the Turkish govern
ment calling for the expulsion of all
Gre eks from the Ottoman empire, has
been suspended in view of the peace
negotiations.
In the United States supreme court
the case of Blythe VS.. Hinckley, in.
volving the estate of the late million
aire Blythe, of California, has been dis
missed for want of jurisdiction. The
effect is to leave the property in the
poss ession of Mrs. HinclSley, daughter
of the millionaire.
ELMER G. SATTLEY, who last year be-
gan four years sentence in the Mis-.
souri, penitentiary for illegal banking,
as cashier OF the Kansas City Safe De-
posit and Savings bank, which failed
in 1898, owing depositors over $2,000,-
600, has been pardoned by Gov. Steph-
ems.
The 800 weavers of the Ashley and
Bailey silk mills at Paterson, N. j.,
who have been on strike, returned to
work on the cath.
GEORGE STEELE, Indian agent at the
Black Foot reservation in Montana,
has resigned at the request of Secre-
tary Bliss and his successor will be
nominated within few days by the
president The change is the result OF
charg es preferred against Steele's adj
ministration of the post, relating to
irregularity in allowing the taking up
of.certain mineral claims on the reser-
vation.
IN the senate on the 2un tho death of Sena-
tor Earle. OF South Carolina was announced
| by MIR. Gilman and tho senate at once ad-
| iournod out of respect 10 his memory .. The
house was in session minutes and then ad-
| iourped on arcouut OF thc death Of Senator
| Earlp
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-05-26
limbs without other perceptible mo-

the limbs without other perceptible mo-
ton.
There are many styles of skirt ad-
vocated, but as a matter of fact there
is but one shape that is at all graceful
and practicable.
The ordinary divided skirt has been
tried and found wanting, as the wind
it back from the knees in q
~ manner. Other divided skirts
ron fronts buttoned on, and
id be satisfactory if one never
a to walk in cycling dress. rs
e., ,uc back effect is not to be toler-
ated for one minute.
The skirt that seems to fill all the
requirements is the habit shape. This
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-05-26
TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL.

Nashville, Tenn, May 1st to Nov. 1st.
The great southern exposition has
created great interest throughout the
country and application S are being
made as to the best route to reach
this great southern city. The "Big
Four" has best line from the East
with through train service to Cincin-
natl from New York, Boston, Buffalo,
Cleveland and Columbus; from De-
troit, Toledo and Sandusky to Cincin-
natl; and from Chicago and Benton
Harbor to Cincinnati and Louisville.
Direct connections are made with the
Q. and C. Route and the L. and N. Ry.
Full information will be cheerfully
given upon application.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-05-26

often adorned, too, with artificial bles-
SONS matching the Innings in coloring.
Geraniums and jacqueminot roses are
the prettiest.
Sunburst paEasols and parasols with
heavy embroidery, are among the more
expensive. A white silk model has
heavy embroidery In shades of green.
with here and there rhinestone glis-
tening like drop of water on seaweeds.
Parasols for daily wear haveShandles
Of natural wood. A very dainty blue
silk parasol has natural wood handle,
finished at the end with a bit Of mother
of-pearl, colored blue. 1t is now quite
fad to use mother-of-pearl in this
way, colored to match the silk covering.
THE LATEST
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-05-26
WEST AND SOUTH.

A contract has just been closed by E.
c. Morrow & Bro, of Clarksville,
Tenn, to furnish the Italian govern
ment 10, 900 hogslIeads of fine dark to-
bacco, almost the entire crop i'll that
section. The sale amounts to about
So, 1000, 900.
Frederick Schaefer, of the brewery
firm of F. & NJ. Schaefer, died on the
Goth in New York City. He was born
in Germany, so years ago. He was the
pioneer of the lager beer industry in
the United States.
The Newburg, w. Va, mines are on
fire and the existence of the town,
which is built over them, is threatened
with destruction,
The objective lenses of the Yerkes
observatory at Williams Bay, Wis,
were lifted into position on the GOTH
An hour later the eye piece was ad-
justed, thus completing the greatest
telescope in the world
While attempting to arrest negro
at Wetaug, ILL.,, on the 2lst Officer S.
T. Detricke, of Ullin, was fatally shot
by the negro in the groin. The officer
fell, but lying on his side, shot his as
sailant five times, killing him.
R. M. Nimock, cotton factor and
dealer in plantation supplies and naval
stores at Fayetteville, N. c., has failed,
with liabilities of 100000 and assets
about the same. The house has dozen
branches in this state and Alabama.
Dispatches from New Mexico state
that heavy rains have 80 swollen the
Rio Grande and other streams that
considerable damage has already been
done. Several small villages near
Albuquerque are partly submerged.
A cloudburSt recently visited the val
ley of Salmon river, In Idaho, which
caused much damage to fruit farms,
and the placer mining industry along
the river suffered severe losses because
Of the carrying away OF dams and
fumes. The settlers took to the hills
for safety.
Claus Spreckcls has signified his In
tention Of turning over to the San
Francisco Salvation Army 5000 acres
Of land suitable for the raising Of sugar
beeta 1t is the purpose OF the Saliva
tionists to give work to the unem-
ployed Of that city, they to share in the
profits Of the sale Of the beets raised.
+ The old power house Of the City Rail-
way Co., at Louisville, KY, was burned.
with its contents, on the Esd. Half q
dozen fremen were caught under q
falling wall while fighting the FIRE and
/ two Of them were seriously hurt.
Loss 500, 900; partially insured.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-05-26
BY. p. IT, CONVENTION.

Chattanooga, Tenn, July 18th to 18th.
For the Baptist Young Peoples
Union of America to its annual con-
vention "The Big Four Route" will
name rates of One Fare for Round
Trip from all points on it's system.
From the East through trains run to
Cincinnati, making direct connection
with the Q. and C.. Route and the L.
and N. Ry. in Central Union Depot.
From the North a choice of routes is
offered via Cincinnati or Louisville.
For rates, routes, and full informa-
ton, call on any representative of the
Big Four Route.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-05-26
THE LATEST FASHIONS.
Bicycle "Rigs" That Will Not Catch
or Blow Up
BoIerOs, Belts and BuclsIes-Pique a.
Foundation for Embroidery
What the New PRrnsols Are
Like-FashiOn's FnncIes.

After several years of trials and tears
the proper feminine cycling dress has
been evolved. OF course, this state
ment does not mean that all girls who
ride must dress alike, but rather that
their gowns conform to certain rules,
When purchasing or making wheel
ing rig" girl must be sure that she
secures skirt which will not blow
away from the machine nor be full
enough to catch. Itshould be scant and
straight, following the movement of