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The record-union., 1897-06-25
OF MORS.

Santa Cruz Sentinel: A mob is the
product of rash leadership-the out
come of a small initial force. On oc-
casions of excitement men are like
sheep. Let a leader start, and if he
jumps over a precipice the rest will
follow. These meters TO riot in the
recent cases are known and can be
found.
THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
Yreka Journal: The Bureau of High
ways has been sending out circulars
endeavoring to get the support of the
press of the State, but Governor Budd
in his endeavor to reward his friends
has destroyed the value of this commits
sion. The Redding Free Press in
commenting upon this commission
says a Bureau of Highways has exist
ed for two years, and the work it ac-
complished was most thorough and sat
isfactory. The members of the bureau
visited the entire State, made a most
valuable report and presented to the
Legislature q recommendation for a
system of State roads which if carried
out would have resulted in building up
the interior and as a matter of course
the commercial centers of the State as
well And it is not the fault of the
California Legislature that the good
work of the bureau was not made eff
fective The legislation recommended
by Messrs. Maud, Manson and Irvine
was passed. but just as the people had
become expectant of grand results in
road building, just as honest labor was
about to receive proper remuneration
foil z 10
Jimmy Budd happened TO be in, and
with stroke of his dyspeptic pen
scratched everything but the empty
commission, upset the conscientious
work of three intelligent gentlemen, af-
terwards fired two of them, and ap-
pointed new commission with moth
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AT SIS.

Mems Round Cut Sack Suits
in handsome plaid tweeds, for tall
men or men of ordinary build.
The collars hand padded and but
ton holes hand worked. Style,
durability and fit everything to be
desired. SI5.
The record-union., 1897-06-25
AT $40.

Light Weight Blue Serge Suits
for men, skeleton lined. There is
stvle and character to these suits,
and for summer wear it will be
hard to find their equal Price $Io.
The record-union., 1897-06-25
Sale Price, 10C Yard.

LOT live find ourselves
with few pieces of cream, blue,
} yellow and white crepe cloth
very pretty summer goods. Some
of the pieces are stained and 9th
erwise slightly damaged. We
shall also include several designs
in Printed Cotton Fabrics at the
same low Dr-iCa
The record-union., 1897-06-25

Mems Black Cheviot Sack
Suits. The cloth is all wool, and
the coats are well shaped about
the neck. A splendid suit for SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
THE SANGUILLY CASE.
Correspondents Between Sec. Olney, Senator
Sherman and Minister De LONE.

Washington, March 1.-The confidential
correspondence between Secretary Olney,
Senator Sherman. chairman of the COM
mitteee on foreign relations. and Minister
De LONE, which preceded the pardon of
Julio Sanguilly. is made public. The
first letter apprising Senator Sherman of
the negotiations in progress. written by
Secretary Olney. Feb. Ii. was as follows:
Dear Sherman:
In reply to your message of today about
the Sanguilly case; ! desire TO say for
sively. that since my report. Feb. /. GER
tain confidential communications have
taken place between this government and
the Spanish government. which l conf
lease. Indeed. | am given TO understand
that a cable from Madrid. ordering his
release. may be expected at any mo-
ment.
The matter is of delicate nature and
! SHALL be very sorry to have the present
favorable prospects for Sangully's re-
very likely to be by any public discussion
of the case in the Senate or elsewhere
On Feb. I'D. Senator Morgan. ex-chair-
man. and ranking Democratic member of
the committee on foreign relations. an
nounced that he had been directed by the
committee to report joint resolution de-
manding. the immediate and uncondi-
tional release of Julio Sanguilly. citizen
of the United States. from Imprisonment
and arrest under charges pending and be-
ing prosecuted against him in the military
anu civil courts OI CuDd upon afleSeu
grounds of rebellion and Kidnapping
Nothing in the Senate proceedings in
dictated that any member of foreign re-
lations committee had taken cognizance
of Secretary Olneys letter of the 18th
Secretary Olney addressed TO Senator
Sherman. Feb. "a. the day when the Nor
gan resolution was reported, the follow
ing additional letter. enclosing a confiden-
tial note from the Spanish minister:
Referring to the case of Julio Sanguil-
y. am just In receipt Of note from the
of which dn translation | herewith en-
close.
Minister DeLomes letter, dated Feb. %.
was marked Personal and private and
read:
"Mr. Secretary:
Referring to the confidential note have
had the honor to address to you. this
date. relative to the American citizen,
Julio Sanguilly. ! have the honor to in
order that the benevolent intentions of
the King of Spain. with regard to that
citizen may take effect. that it is neces-
sary that he should withdraw the appeal
he has taken against the Judgment of the
court which condemned him 1t is absO-
iutely necessary. under Spanish laws.
that, in order that His Majesty may ex-
ercise the right of pardon, the sentence
should be final.
ence to the order of the council of min
listers, has telegraphed to Cuba to have
the necessary proceedings expedited i'm
case Sanguilly or his counsel withdraws
the appeal taken. When this is done
and when the pardon can be decreed in
accordance with the law, it will be com
municated by cable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
Colonel Granger. Funeral.

Winsted, Conn. March 1.-The funeral
OF Colonel Salmon A. Granger. a MEM
her of the STAFF OF the late Governor
Morris. and one OF the most prominent
citizens of Winsted. who committed sui
eide by shooting himself "Wednesday
morning. took place from the Methodist
church yesterday. and was the largest
funeral ever Witnessed her. The church
could not accommodate halo the number
DESTROYS of attending. while both sides
OF Main street were thronged with spec
tators 10 view the cortege. The IA fra
ternal organizations with which the de.
ceased was connected attended in a
body. The services were In charge OF
the Masonic lodge of Minated.
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Jack was away. however at the time and
the Bangor man went to New York to
talk with Il couple of men there win
whom he had some correspondence. l.eigh-
ton could have had the place undoubtedly.
had he met Toole. but as understand II
now, the Bangor man IS quite likely 10
look elsewhere. Mike McDermott
has been up to Nashua and has secured
sufficient encouragement to warrant his
applying for n franchise for that city In
the New England League. The idea does
not. however. strike the compact circuit
people south of Boston at all favorabiy.
The Sin club league composed or Newport.
Pawtuckett. Fall River. New Bedford.
Brockton and Taunton is an experiment
they are bound to try. and any allure
ments small city like Nashua may hold
out will hardly tempt them from the
idea. John irwin has been formally
awarded the franchise for Taunton. and
has already begun singing players for the
Herring city. The experiment there will
be watched with some interest. though
those who remember the dire prophecies
made regarding Springfield when IL was
proposed as n member of the Eastern
League VIII hardly he surprised II John
Irwin turns out to have struck a bonah-
"a. 1t is Il question whether the PROS
poets are not much less bright III New
Bedford ard Fall River than they are
in Taunton after all
Portland Times: While no appointments
have been made. and none Will he made
for several weeks yet. Secretary Clarity
mas practically settled on the three men
who will umpire the games for the Maine
state Base ball Lea que this season. They
are Carpenter of Taunton. Sweeney OF
Natck, and Charlie Grady of last years
New England League stan. All three
have had considerable experience and
neither is n resident OF any city In the
circuit. which will operate in their favor.
Brady is pretty well known 10 every pat
ron OF New England League base ball.
having been a member of the champion
nj md fAr bril-
period OF Lcwistons 80 aggregation
Sweeney comes from Natck ana is recom-
mended by his friend Tommy Connolly
II he Is onc-haif as good "A man ~
Thomas, he will FIJI the bill all right
Carpenter the Taunton man has had sew
crai years experience in various leagues
and is highly recommended These men
have been informed that their services
will probably be required. though OF
course it may transpire that more avail
able candidates viii, present themselves
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Polo. Tonight.

will play with the Gardiner team. Lew
istOn is now showing up remarkably
strong. defeating Bath in holly con-
tested game, Saturday night. The Gar
diner team also defeated the champion
Rocklands at the same time. The teams
are very evenly matched and holly con
tested game is promised. Spencer, who
was obtained from the crack New Bed
ford team will play one of the PUSHES.
The report circulated. yesterday, that he
had been recalled. being wholly without
foundation. Furbush. about whom so
much has been said will he here also.
The female team from Boston and salem
will not play. tonight, as expected but,
Friday night. when Augusta comes down.
IT is expected that the Gardiner band viii,
make its first appearance at the gam"
tonight and render several selections
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
MAJOR MCKINLEY
Attends Church as Usual on
His Last Sunday at Home
Before Going to Washington to Be-
lnaugu1ied as President.


Canton. March 1.--Major Mckinley
! last Sunday at Canton before setting
cut for Washington to be inaugurated
/ President Of the United States, was
marked by no unusual happenings. He
went to the Methodist church, Of which
lie has been member since he was II.
The church has seating capacity ex-
cceding 1000 and It was crowded. Ma
jor Mckinley drove to church. The
Stow was falling rapidly and almost
obscured Major McKinley's figure as
he walked from the carriage to the
church. Major Mckinley Joined with
evident relish in the singing Of the
opening hymn.
Il. r. Mckinley of San Francisco, an
uncle of President-elect, arrived. Sun
Day He will accompany the Presi-
dental party to Washington. All pre-
parations for leaving Canton have been
made at the Mckinley home
The Presidential train will consist Of
seven cars. combination baggage and
smoking car. a handsome new Pullman
for the newspaper correspondents: a
dining car. two PuIlmans, private
car for Mother Mckinley and party,
and second private car which will be
the last car on the train, and which
will be occupied by the President elect.
The train will be preceded by one
bearing the Cleveland troop. which Is
going 10 do escort duty. There will he
about s. persons on Major McKinley's
special train, most OF them being rela-
lives or close personal friends Of the
President ELECT.
The train conveying the President
elect win leave Canton. at Monday
night. and IL scheduled TO arrive in
Washington at II. Tuesday. 1t will not
be run at a high rate of speed on ac-
count of Major McKinley's venerable
mother and the other ladies who viii
lie passengers on it.
Major Mckinley will probably say
few words of farewell to his friends and
neighbors before the train leaves Can
Ton. He is To be escorted TO the train
by several thousand people and the
streets along the line of march will be
brilliantly illuminated.
Major and Mrs. Mckinley took
drive. Sunday afternoon. They are
both in possession of their usual health.
In the evening. few old friends came
in 10 say goodbye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
Slump In Peruvian Stamps.

New York. March 1.-The consul gen.
eral Of Peru in New York has received
official notification Of an intended STAN.
sale OF great magnitude by his govern
n,ent The director general Of postof
fees and telegraphs OF Peru will receive
bids in Lima from philatelists for 1886,
093 obsolete postage and revenue stamps
issued by that South American republic
The stamps will he sold as an entire lot
Or divided TIP into various lots. but no Of
fer of less than 5000 will be considered
by the Peruvian government May ~
next is the last day that phila,elists can
fiie their offers. A list OF the stamps has
been sent to the Peruvian consular rep
re3entatives. Each bid must be accom-
panied by a deposit OF at least 10 De.
cent of the reserve price put upon III.
stamps. or $500. II the bidder is not
successful. this deposit will he returned.
Successful bidders VIII be notified. and
they will be credited with the amount OF
their deposit on the amount they bid
The sale OF such an enormous quantity
OF obsolete stamps is likely TO play sad
havoc with the ruling prices now pre-
vsiiing in stamp collecting circles for
certain Peruvian varieties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
WcNler Has Resigned.

Havana. March, lit is stated on the
very highest authority that Captain
General Weyler has forwarded his re-
signation to the Spanish government
at Madrid. The captain general. it is
said. will leave the island as soon as
possible, probably in about three weeks.
This decisive step General Weyler de
termined to take. II is said. as soon as he
heard of the release of Julio Ssnguilly
The captain general had frequently saio
he would resign IL the crown should in.
terfere with his policy in regard &c
prisoners. especially Americans. and he
was incensed beyond measure at being
ignored in the negotiations carried OF
by the Spanish government in the case
of so notable a captive as Sanguilly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
the caeTAs AFFAIR.


canea. Crete. March 1.-The presence ~
foreign warships on this coast has moi
had the effect OF preventing fighting ~
tween the insurgents and Turks save IN
the town itself. where comparafiv<jv
small force of sailors and marines va
recently landed for the purpose OF pre-
serving order. a skirmish occurred, Sum
day. al Malaxa. "A short distance from
canca. in which the Turks were Wnrsred
ians.
a Turkish warship in Suda bay. Sum
day. began the bombardment OF the Dasi-
ton occupied by the insurgents but be-
fore she had done much firing her com
manGer received word from the repre-
sentatsyes OF the foreign Powers that he
nvst silence his guns or take the conse-
auences- This Is the second time the in
surRerts near Suda bay have been fired
on by z Turkish warship. The Greek
kora kas. who. nj the head of JaOO in
surgents has invaded the town OF Her
aklion. has given permission to the Turks
10 leave the place in order that they
may cultivate the lands adjacent to the
suspicion by many MOslems. they be-
,ieying that IL is his intention to benefit
from the labors CT Turks. by seizing their
crops when they are iipe.
character of Kora Kas declare that he Il
il just and humane man. and his only OBJ
,ect in permitting the Turks to till the
fields Is to prevent the suffering from
in the beleaguered town.
Several British and Italian officers re-
Gently visited the camp of kora Kas
where they were treated with much
courtesy. They We're astonished By the
excellent discipline maintained among the
insurgents and BY the perfection of their
organization, all CT which Is due to Kora
kas. who appears TO be Il born leader OF
men. He is enthusiastic in his support
of the cause OF the cfetans and HIS force
will prove no unimportant factor,
should Turkey attempt to quell the In.
surrection by force of arms.
The lighting at Malaxa arose from a
fruitless attempt on the part of the Mos
lens. aided by detachment OF Turkish
troops. TO re-victual the block house.
where the Turkish garrison has been
block1ded for n number of days. The
Moslerns made a sortie but the Insurgents
were prepared for just such a move and
the party furiously. finally drfv-
ing them back. During the fighting n
heavy fire was directed upon the Christ
ians from the Turkish arsenal in Canea.
1t had very little effect. the Christians
still maintaining the position held By
them prior to the fight.
Further fighting occurred In the vicin-
ity of Heraklion. As heretofore the in
surgents under kora Kas repulsed the
Turks. Tewfik Pasha. the new military
governor. arrived. Sunday. and paid Wis
It's TO several consuls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
Base BALL NOTES.

Portland Sunday Times: Secretary Gar
rity was in Lewiston last week and found
everything ripe in the Spindle City tor a
prosperous season. The association will
hold meeting this week. and there is
little doubt but they will engage mama
ger at once. who can so ahead and sign
players. | learn. however that Fran,
Leonard's ''business-like'' offer of
guaranting to carry a team through the
season for a bonus of $1,000 is not likely IL
be accepted. though those noyjces in base
Dali matters. the gentlemen of the Lewis
ton association will undoubtedly receive
With due thankfuness the information
given them with regard to Mr.. Leonard IS
apiiities and the excellent. though gra-
tultous advice rendered. as to what they
ought to do. BY that'I don't wish to be
understood as undertaking Mr.. Leonard as
a Diise ball manager. for while he has
nad ms failures, he has as a rule been
remarkably successful. Chris
T0oie was here last week to seq Jock
leighton and make deal with him II
possible to manage the Bangor foam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
Frost Wins
IN HIS GREAT BATTLE
AGAINST DISEASE.
Nothing Can Battle the
Great Physicians Skill.
CURES THE SICK.
ALL DRUGGISTS WILL SUPPLY
FROST'S MEDICINES, A
SEPARATE SPECIFIC
FOR ALL DISEASES.
CURES THE SICK.

DR.. Frost has completely demonstrated
that his famous specifics will cure.
He has tried and again proved that no
other system of medicine is to be compared
( to his discoveries, which have created such
excitementin medical circles.
Investigate right at home. Ask your
druggist, who will tell you of scores OF
Frost cures tha are constantly brought to
his notice. Fdkzsc. you can demonstrate
for yourself that Dr.. Frost can cure you.
DR.. Frost does not prepare "patent medi-
cines." Each Of his thirty-eight specifics
cure separate diseases. The Rheumatism
Cure for rheumatism, DYSPEPSIA Cure. for
dyspepsia, and so on. Ask your druggist
for Frost manual-free.
The grandestmedical system in America
is used in daily practice at DIR. Frost's
Offices, Phoenix Building, Springfield, Mass,
where all sufferers find ! welcome, aud
complete medical examination and advice
at the hands Of the most expert specialists
of the day. Nothing to pay for fullest di
agnosid&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02

Special agents of the treasury at
San Francisco, have seized nearly $500,
GOO worth of opium alleged to have
been Illegally imported into this coun-
try. The treaty with China provides
that the subject Of enc country shall
not import opium into the territory of
the other. The opium in question was
the property of Fong Tai, a Chinese
merchant. who had the drug consigned
to II. p. Davidson, an employee of the
Eank of British Columbia. 1t is not
likely that either will be prosecuted, as
in case of the failure to convict. the
opium would have to be returned, but
now it can be sold at public auction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
TURKEY MEANS MISCHIEF.
Preparing 10 Resist Powers Must Have
Strong Backing Somewhere.

London. March 1.-The Daily News pub
fishes Il dispatch from ConstantinOple
saying that many officials there declare
that Turkey will never give her consent
TO the scheme of the Powers to establish
an automonic government in Crete. Well
informed persons believe. basing their be-
lief on the military and naval prepara-.
tons Turkey is making, that the Porte
intends to resist coercion should the
Powers attempt to apply it.
The same paper Paris correspondent tel
egraphs that French government has cer-
tainly received Information that Abdul
Hamid means TO take advantage of the
present imbrOglio to commit mischief.
The correspondent quotes from an arti-
have been inspired, in support Of his
statement.
The diplomats at Constantinople and
Athens are preparing a collective note to
Turkey and Greece and 1t is probable that
this viii he presented to the government
of these countries, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-02
OAKLAND.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Cyrus
Shepherd occurred, Saturday. at
o'clock from her late residence on
Alpine street, Rev. +. V. Stevens of
the Universalist church officiating. The
funeral. which was under the direction
of Acme Lodge, d. of H., was largely
attended by the relatives and friends
of the deceased. testifying to the
esteem in which she was held by the
community. The floral offerings
which were very beautiful were numer-
Gus. among them being a pillow from
the children. pillow from the Re-
beccas, cross from the Good Tenn
plars and several other pieces and
bouquets from friends. The ladies'
quartet furnished appropriate music.
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rnr pR,zGrioHTERs.


4 bt0y8 U0wSWosss
Carson, New, March, Work contin-
ued as usual on Dan Stuart's big amphi-
theatre yesterday.
Bob Fitzsimmons did no work at all.
He spent a good part Of the morning
writing letters to friends In stuart's
headquarters, and then drove 70 the
race track to get look at the structure
In which he hopes to defeat Jim Corbett.
Accompanied by Julian. Fitzslm-
mons drove back to quarters for dinner.
but the pair returned to town early II
the afternoon and remained until sun
down. Julian annopnced that his man
would take no exercise on account OF
the funeral OF Mrs. Julian in New York
city.
There was such big crowd at Cor
belts headquarters that the services Of
three barkeepers were required to sat
isfy the demand for liquid refreshments.
During the morning show, the hand
ball court, or at least that section which
is set apart for sightseers. was uncom-
fortably crowded. and the champion de-
cided to station one Of his men at the
door, with instructions not TO allow
more than 20 persons in the court al one
time.
A hammer thrower from the PACING
coast. who has been eager for several
days to put on the gloves with CorDett'
was accommodated. His first lesson
was decidedly interesting to the spec
tators, but the athlete In question. will,
in all probability, stick to his own par
ticular branch OF athletics in the future.
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4 French couple, accompanied by sew
eIal of their friends. came to this city
from Richmond, yesterday, to be mar
lied. After the ceremony had been
performed, they all began to "cele-
trate" the event with the aid of split"
also imported Before the afternoon
train left, on which they were to re-
turn home, they thought they would
run the affair at the depot. but Bag
gage Master Wight seriously objected
and but for the occasion which brought
them to our city, several would have
fingered longer. at the cooler. They
left, swearing to meet Mr.. Wight liz
Rhode Island next week, where they
were going to visit.
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Anxiety About Drexel PARTY.

New Orleans. March. 1.-Yesterdav
afternoons Daily Item publishes a
statement that the millionaire. John
Drexel. with his family and a party Of
friends. in his private yacht, who star.
ted from Philadelphia for New Orleand.
10 attend the Mardi Gras festivities,
is now seven days overdue, and MOTH
ing has been heard from the party since
It first left Philadelphia. Inquiries
have been sent out from New York
Philadelphia and New Orleans. but 40
far have ELECTED no information as ia
the whereabouts Of Mr.. Drexel,s Yacht