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The record-union., 1897-03-28
ErankIin'S Loan.

We often learn by sad experience
that it is a very unwise plan to give
money to the poor. 1t is much wiser
either to loan or to require some
slight return in work. This plan tends
to raise the respect of the recipient,
rather than to form the easily ac-
quired habit of begging. In an old
English magazine we find the following
letter from DR.. Franklin to some un-
known beggar; it is amusing as we'll
as instructive:
april %, 11S4.-I send you herewith
bill for ten Louis or I do not pre-
tend to give such a sum; l only lend
it to you. When you shall return to
your country you cannot fail of get
ting into some business that will in
In that case, when you meet with an
other honest man in similar distress,
you must pay me by lending this sum
to him, enjoining him to discharge the
debt by like operation when he shall
be able and shall meet with such an
other opportunity. I hope it may thus
go through many hands before it meets
with a knave to stop its progress. This
is a trick of mine for doing a deal of
good with little money. I am not
rich enough to afford much in good
work and so am obliged to be earning
and make the most of a little."-Har-
per'S Round Table
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WHEN WE CRITICISE.
The Kindness of Ignoring Trivial Ills
takes in Our Daily Iise

There are two kinds of mistakes:
mistakes of moment and trivial mis-
taHes.' writes Edward w Box, in the
Ladies' Home Journal" "Undoubted-
ly the best service which one friend
can render another is to save him from
q mistake liable to be serious in its
results. In such an act lies true
friendship. But III these days of crfti-
cism, when we are apt to criticise
everything and everybody, we are all
too apt TO correct mistakes which are
absolutely trivial and not worth cor
recting. And yet in calling attention
to them we often hurt the feelings of
our best friends. Not one of Us. even
the most good-natured. likes to have
his mistakes pointed out. We may ap-
pear not to mind corrections. and ac-
cept them with a smile. But il is hu-
man nature to smart under correction,
although some of us may be clever
enough to conceal the smart Hence.
to in others the better. Two-thirds of
the mistakes we make are trivial.
Their correction is unimportant. Why,
then, notice them? Yet some people
do. and do so constantly. A person
speaks of having done certain thing
on Thursday, when in reality it was
done on Wednesday. If no important
point is involved why call attention to
the mistake? What good does it do
to have the exact day set right? 1t is
a matter of no Importance, so why
insist upon correcting the trivial er-
ror? Stanch friendships have often
been pricked by this needle of useless
correction. 1t is a great art-this art
of learning to allow others to be mis-
taken when the mistake is Unimpor-
tant. Few learn it, but those who DO
are among the most comfortable
friends one can have
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PETERS TESTIMONY.
1t Was Doubtless Perfectly True as
Far as 1t Went.

Mr.. Peters is a man more or less re-
markable for accuracy of statement
When Peters AYERS that a certain event
has transpired there can be no reason
able doubt that his statement is based
upon anything short of absolute GER
tainty. In other words, what Peters
says, goes.
Mr.. Peters was in court this week.
1t would appear though not from any
thing that Peters said that he had seen
one James Flanagan feloniously use a
spade upon one Owen Ryan. thereby
infiicting serious and sundry wounds
upon the said Ryan's head. in violation
of the law and contrary to the peace
of the State, city and community
wherein said violent act was COM
mitted
The numerous hints which the attor-
ney for the defense as Well as that of
the prosecution threw out, concerning
the crime and penalty for perjury, did
not serve to enhance Mr.. Peters stock
of positive knowledge. Mr. Peters
mounted the witness stand resolved if
not to tell the whole truth at least to
tell nothing but the truth
At the question as to what his name
was Peters hesitated as TO whether
his information on the subject would
justify a positive reply, but finally said:
Peters, sor."
What is your first name. Mr..
Peters?"
Again Peters hesitated, but at length
said:
Michael. sor, to the best of my
knowledge and belief"
Did you see the occurrence that is
the subject of this investigation?'
Il did, sor.'
WAS it in the forenoon or in the
afternoon"
Sure. and Oh think it was wan O.
thim."
We'll, now, Mr. Peters, tell the jury
what transpired While you We're there"
"Sor?"
Tell the jury what took place-what
you saw and heard"
And that Oi will, sor Oi was
shtandin' on the corner takin a quiet
shmoke, whin along comes Teddy
Flynn and says to me, says he: 'Moike,
lind me tin cents to get a pint o beer
Pay me back the 80 cents yez owe me
and Oi WILL says Oh"
Yes, yes" said the attorney, en-
couragingly. What else?'
Then up comes Pat Myers and says
to me, says he, 'Moike have yez heard
the news? 'Phwat neWs?' says OF.
Rooshia is goin' to set old Ireland
free says he. Sure, and Ofm not at
all surprised says Oh"
Yes, yes, Mr.. Peters. But what has
all that to do with this case?"
"Phwat case?"
The case of the State against James
Flanagan for assaulting owen Ryan
''Divil a bit do Oi know, sor. Yez
asked me what took place, and sure
Oi was afther tellin' yez"
Mr.. Peters, did you see Flanagan
strike Ryan?"
And that Oh didn't, sor."
Which statement was at that time
verified by information whispered the
attorney to the effect that m. Peters,"
the man summoned as a witness. was
not Michael Peters, but Martin Peters
Upon receiving which information the
attorney said that Mr. Michael Peters
was excused. And Mr.. Michael Peters
thanking the saints for his escape
stepped aside.-St. Louis Post-D
patch
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Children'S
New Wash Dresses.

Spring needs of the little folks
were carefully looked after, and
'twonld hardly pay you to think of
their wash dresses after you
see the garments and the prices.
They are made of sheer lawns. dim
ity and percale, principally i'll PINK.
blue and green, in Dresden, basket
weaves and striped effects, finished
with ruffies, lace and braid. Ages |
to 4 and / to Ii years. Price 39c,
soc, 81, 81 so and 81 IS.
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Chops Cooked by a Newspaper.

A ingenious contrivance from Eng
land makes it possible to cook a chop
in ten minutes by means of an ordinary
newspaper.
1t consists of a receptacle into which
tightly twisted bits of newspaper are
placed; single newspaper is more than
sufficient. Above this is a kettle and
a pan with a stand. The contrivance
will boil water cook anything. and the
whole affair may be folded fiat.-New
York World.
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H. w. CORBETT.
Appointed United States Senator From
the State of Oregon.

H. w. Corbett the new United States
Senator from Oregon, though 10 years
of age, is still an active figure in the
business, social and political circles in
Oregon. He has already served as
United States Senator from 1866 to
1874, and represents the anti-Mitchell
ring of the Republican party.
The record-union., 1897-03-28
NEW
STORM SERGES.

For a dust-shedding, dependable
outing suit, which will stand the
season through, this has no equal.
This is a medium or spring-weight
fabric, % inches wide. with a splen-
did color line to choose from, viz.
New blue, cardinal, Napoleon blue,
light and hunters green, navy
blue, dark brown and black. Price,
75c per yard.
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Sailor Hats.
New Ginghams.

What is neater or more clean
looking tor a house dress for spring
than fine sheer quality of cling
ham iii almost any combination of
coiorings desired in broken plaid
effects? Hundreds OF yards just un-
cased and priced at IL yards for 81.
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Linen HuCk Towels.

An everyday necessity in every
household for common use, which is
much greater in size and value
than the price could possibly indi-
cate. Absorbent and durable, with
end borders and cOmbed fringe.
Special at zoe each.
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New
Summer COmfOrterS.

Summer indicated in color and
weight. Made Of pure white first
quality cotton batting, with figured
cover on one side and plain on the
reverse: we'll finished and tackled
with col0red yarn. Price, 81 so.
Same style as above, with finer
covering and raflle around. Price,
81 IS.
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Not to be Congratulated.

Fuddy-So Gadby is dead.
Duddy--Yes, poor fellow, he has gone
to his reward at last.
Fuddy Strange how a fellows il
luck will follow him sometimes.-Bos
ton Transcript
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Shapes and Trimmings.

Many wish to trim their own hats,
and for those who choose to create
their own headgear goods for that
parpoae are here in lavish abund-
ance-flUwers, ornaments, jets and
ribbons, shapes in great variety and
colorings: none but the latest and
most stylish.
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NEW SILKS.

The popular Silk Of the season.
Taffeta Silk, plain or changeable,
50 shades and shadings to choose
from. The most universally used
silk of the day for ruffling, for lin
ings. for waists or capes, for Things
for skirts or for skirts themselves,
and the only correct lining for the
grenadine. Price. 75c per yarj.
A muci heavier grade in the same
silk and shadings at 35c the yard.
The record-union., 1897-03-28
NEW
FOULARD SILKS.

No richer assortment. no greater
variety could possibly he shown
than are now subject to your inspec-
tiOn and choice at our silk counter
in the popular Foulard Silks in
plain or twill in the most novel eff
fects, scroll. wave patterns, ETC., III al l
the soft spring c0lorings and com
binati0ns at soc, 75c ami 81 per
yard.
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The appointee was a member of the
Committee on Finance with John Sher-
man, and is a strong protectionist. Al
though a free silver oracle until the late
campaign, he at that time proclaimed
his adherence to the gold platform. MIR.
Corbett will fill the vacancy in the Sem
ate caused since the expiration of Sen
ator Mitchell's term.
The record-union., 1897-03-28
WOOL SERGES.

IF you are thinking of having
made serviceable. medium priced
tailor-made suit permit us to recon-
mend Atwood Serge 36 inches wide
and only 35c per yard. and a very
special value at that-black or navy
blue.
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Linen Napkins.

Worth in regular way 50 % per
dozen. They are bleached and of
handsome damask floral patterns.
Yours, however, while they last at
81 66 per dozen (speclaD.
The record-union., 1897-03-28

discover the cause of the public's indif-
ference. and remove it if possible. For
there can be no question but Bob is at
the present writing "a frost"
The record-union., 1897-03-28
Ladies' Fancy
RusteIine Skirts.

These are the latest in Under
skirts. Made OF crisp rusteline, with
deep Spanish flounce and IN rich
silk effects: fiowered and wavy
stripes, etc. : a splendid value. Price,
ST so.
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MILLINERY.
Spring Hats,
EOnretS and Shapes.

Easter is but a little way off, and
one would imagine it nearer than it
is TO see the activity in our work
room. If you have q choice and
wish your Easter Bonnet made to
your order do not longer delay :
come and place order, as we are al
ready busy in that line.
The record-union., 1897-03-28
NEW SPRING
DRESS GOODS.

Fresh from the eases. new in de-
sign and eolorings, wool and silk
and wool mixtures. Twenty differ
ent styles 10 select from-cheyiot
mixtures, novelty mixtures. checks
plain and broken. colorings greens,
tans, grays, browns. etc.-notning
prettier for a pretty suit. They are
SO inches wide, and you'd scarce
guess the price to be 25c yard.
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and Untrin1med.

We have Trimmed Goods in abund-
ance now, and all the styles Of
frames and shapes used in these
Trimmed Goods are on view, except
ing those of the Model Hats, of
which We have many now and shall
have many more ere our Easter
opening. Added thereto will be
dozens and dozens of dainty bits
from orr own wOrkroom to make
this exhibition peerless.
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NEW SILK SKIRTS:
S4 9S.

We are showing in half a dozen
different and new patterns rich
ready-to-wear Silk Skirts, percaline
lined throughout, bound bottom.
latest cut and perfect in hang. This
is a phenomenal offer at 81 98.
The record-union., 1897-03-28
VOICB CT TIE PRESS.
Extracts From Editorial Expression OF
Journals
OF the State and the Coast on SUBJ
iects of Living and News
Interest.

Placerville Nugget: The abolition OF
petty community jealousy, that is, the
jealousy between towns in one county,
that jealousy that does not initiate TO
the advantage of anyone, but to the
detrimerlt of the whole, may be some
what in the nature of castle erected
upon the clouds seen in a dreamer
vision but it is devoutly to be wished
for. The gc0r, healthy, spirited rivalry
that never t. Ars down the structure of
another's sue cess, but is without mahce
engaged in its own Upbulldlng, IS
never to be deprecated and never Will
be by commOn-sense individuals. But
the dog in the manager policy that actu-
ates SO many of the communities in this
State is an unfortunate and Infamous
ly powerful brake upon the wheels OF
progress.
Not alone is this witnessed in conn
munity matters. 1t reaches to the acts
of individuals with reference to indi-
viduals with properties. Investors are
frightened at the abuse of all by all,
and they justly fear to invest because
the faith that was in them is secured
into a distrust that .tightens the purse
strings.
Some day, perhaps, we will outgrow
all this. Some day, perhaps, these fos-
siliferous ones will be succeeded by a
more enlightened people; like their
namesake, they will be succeeded by
more modern strata, as it were, and
these evils of which so much has been
written and said by the newer comers
to this State will be but scintilla of
a hideous memory. Would that the
hour come. i,
RUSH IT ALONG.
San Diego Tribune: The crusade
against impure foods is a good thing.
The San Francisco Health Board finds
out Of thirty three samples of currant
jelly offered for sale only nine that We're
pure. Catsup and other ordinary food
articles are found adulterated with un-
healthful substances. The pure food
congress to be held in San Francisco in
April will doubtless help the health Of
fcers correct some of the evils arising
from selling adulterated foods.
ANOTHER GOOD THING.
Santa Cruz Sentinel: Chico has i'm
proved upon the anti -expectoration or
dinances that are rapidly being adopted
throughout the country. In addition
to enacting a law against splitting on
the sidewalks, etc, it has passed an
ordinance forbidding the sprinkling of
clothes in laundries by the expectora-
tion process.
PROPOSED NEW CONSTITUTION.
Alameda Encinal: Among other
things which the late Legislature did
was to pass a resolution submitting to
the people the question of conven-
ton for the preparing Of a new Consti-
tuition.
That the organic law of the State is
far from perfect no one will deny.
Whether the people are so dissatisfied
with it that they demand an entirely
new set of statutes remains to be seen.
But it is not apparent on the surface
of things that they do so demand.
There is no reason to suppose that any
The record-union., 1897-03-28
NEW
PATTERN SUITS.

Two hundred exclusive styles in
this lot. which means rare Oppor-
tunity for you to select your Easter
costume. and now is the time. DO
NOT PR0CRASTINATE-first choice
means satisfaction. Newest color
ings, latest weayes. Priced at
81 80, $40, S12 80 and S15.
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FANCY
TAFFETA SILKS.

Fifteen hundred yards of Fancy
Tatfeta Silks in entirely new effects
and combinations of green, hello
trope, purple, dahiia and the light
shades OF brown, ALL with con-
trastlrg col0rs. If bought in a reg
ular way these goods. could not be
sold for less than ST 25 per yard.
Without letting you into the secret
let it suffice that they are yours to
choose from at 85c the yard.
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New Chenille Covers.

An assortment of Chenille Table
Covers to please the many. Rich in
combination of colorings and de-
sign and cheap i'll price; all with
heavy fringed borders.
IA Chenille Table Covers, 23c
each.
5-4 Chenille Table Covers, soc
each.
3-4 Chenille Table Covers, 81 rs
each.
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NEW BLACK
FIGURED SILKS.

The demand is great, but the as
sOrtment and quantity is equal to
the demand in the most favored of
all Black Silks. Many new pieces
came to-day. and patterns as new
and as many came also. No trouble
to select the makings of handsome
separate skirt or full suit from this
lot at 81 and ST 25 per yard.
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NEW
FIGURED MOHAIRS.

Black Figured Mohair, in the
new, large patterns of such hand
some luster as will vie with the
silks of similar design. Make most
durable and elegant separate skirts
or full suits. Price, Csc yard.
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READ DETAIL HELPFUL HOST OF HINTS WHICH FOLLOW:
NEW PLAIDS,
SOC and 75c per Yard.

A handsome and almost endless
variety of New Spring Plaids. wool
and silk and wool effects; bright
as the flowers of spring. Make
pretty children's and misses dresses
and handsome patterns for the pop
ular waist for ladies.
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nadras Curtains.

Something new M Madras Silk
Striped Curtain: very pretty i'll
effect and an excellent bedroom cur
tain at 81 so and So per pair.
Same as above in a snowflake eff
feet; novel and pretty, at So per
nair.
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I able Damask.
SPECIAL.

Every thread pure flax and a
smooth, even thread is what we
shall haud over to you in this inch
beautiful floral pattern Unbleached
Table Damask, with handsome
and distinct border for 69c per yard.
The record-union., 1897-03-28
Lace Curtains.

House renovating time close at
hand. 1t may be necessary to re-
place some worn curtains with new.
II so see these new effects in Noting
ham lace, white or ecru, 81 yards
long and full width; tape-bOund and
regular So values for 81 l5 the
pair.
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IN CURTAIN
DEPARTMENT.
New SiikOiineS.

A perfect assortment in all the
handsome new colorings and newest
designs i'll these goods on display in
Drapery Department. Replace your
sash and tranS0m curtains and
mantel drapes now at 124c per
yard.
The record-union., 1897-03-28
EASTER GOWN
STUFFS.

The pick from the whole world of
Dress Stuffs is here for your chOOs-
ing among the lot.
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WOMEN'S
HANDKERCHIEFS.

st. Gall in Switzerland is famous
for the amount of dainty Hand
Embroidered Handkerchiefs pro-
duced there, and some of the max
ers are so scrupulously particular
that they mark as seconds which
means imperfect, goods that you
could not detect an imperfection in.
This accounts for our owning six
hundred dozen beautiful Hand-Em-
them across the sea. You can pick
from them next week at the follow
ing prices:
The zoe kind for...........10c
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Hats for the Children.

They have not been overlooked,
ana many kinds have been gathered
together to suit their various needs.
Sailor Hats.
The popular Sailor Hat at popular
prices-zoc, 43c and 75c for ladies
and misses ana children.
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SEND THE WEEKLY UNION TO YOUR
friends in the East.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1897-05-29
Tents, Boats and Fishing Tackle Supplied.

our shores. They are interested, as CIV
ilized and Christian nation, in the speedy
termination Of civil strife characterized
by exceptional excesses on the part OF
both combatants. They are interested in
the non.intcrruption of extensive trade
relations which have been and should
continue to be of great advantage to both
countries They are interested in the pre-
yention of that wholesale destruction OF
property on the island which, making no
discrimination between enemies anfs
neutrals, is utterly destroying American
investments that should be of immense
value and is utterly impoverishing
Great Numbers of American Citizens.
On all these grounds and in all these
ways the interest of the United States in
the existing situation in Cuba yields in
extent only to that of Spain herself, and
has led many good and honest persons to
insist that Intervention to terminate the
conflict is the immediate and imperative
duty of the United States.
He said his purpose was not at that
time to suggest Intervention, but that the
United States could not contemplate with
complacency another 10 years of Cuban
insurrecticn. His suggestion looking to
finding q way Ito cooperate with Spain
in the Immediate pacifcation of the island
on such a plan as, leaving Spain her
rights of sovereignty, shall yet secure to
| the people of the island all such rights
and powers of local self-government as
they can reasonably ask To that end the
| United States offers and will use her gOo0
offices at such time and in such manner
as may be deemed most advisable"
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1897-05-29
A STATE OF WAR.
Morgan Resolution Passed by the Senate
by Good Majority.

Morgan Resolution Passed by the Senate
by Good Majority.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The long and
exciting debate ON the joint resolution
recognizing the existence of state Of
war in Cuba and declaring that strict
neutrality shall be maintained by the
United States passed the senate by the
decisive vote of Al to IA at late hour in
the afternoon. The announcement of
the vote was received with tumultuous
applause, which drew from Senator
Hawley an emphatic protest against
"mob demonstration. The resolution as
passed is as follows:
Resolved, That condition Of public
war exists between the government of
Spain and the government proclaimed
and for some time maintained by force of
arms by the people of Cuba, and that the
United States of America shall maintain
q strict neutrality between the contend
ing parties, according to each all the
rights of belligerents in the ports and ter.
ritory Of the United States
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1897-05-29

STIR. Especially startling was the letter
from Secretary Olney in which this
country offered mediation to Spain and
the refusal of that country to accept the
proffered aid.
Extract From Lees Report.
While one Of the consular reports was
read without the name of the author
being disclosed, it is stated to be COM
munication from Consul General Lee,
which fully sets forth his idea Of the
condition that exists in Cuba. The ex-
tract was quoted as follows, no date be-
ing given:
cannot understand the truth OF the
claim that all the provinces OF the island
are pacified except that Of Santiago de
Cuba, because there are more insurgents
under arms at this time than at any pc
Rod since first reached the islands, some
10 months ago, and do not think 1t a
fair inference to draw from existing con
ditions that the war is approaching ter
mination, because, in pursuance of an
established policy, the insurgents avoid
as far as possible all serious engagements
viii Continue Indefinitely.
The impossibility of expelling the Span
ish troops from this island by force OF
arms Is well known to them and they dc
not propose to risk the lives of their mer
and the success of their cause upon one OF
more pitched battles. conclude, there
fore. that the war will drag its weary
length along 80 long as the insurgents