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The record-union., 1897-12-14

How old are you?" was asked of a
little English girl who is visiting in AL
1egheny. 'I am six" "And how old
is your cousin?' "He is six too, but
he has been so longer than l." The
boy was a few months the older
Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
The record-union., 1897-12-14

At the Congregational Church this
evening the Mcneil Club give an invi-
tation concert in honor of the hundreds
of friends of the club who have so long
remained loyal to this praiseworthy 10
cal organization of men singers.
The record-union., 1897-12-14

On Wednesday, the 18th, at 10 a. m,
w. H. Sherburn will sell at auction all
the furniture, etc, to close the business
of ]. J.. Saunders at 927 K street.
The record-union., 1897-12-14

Christmas and New Years tables are
incomplete without a bottle of DR.. Sic
gert's Angostura Bitters, the exquisite
ly favored appetizer. Beware of imi-
tationS.
The record-union., 1897-12-14
The Code Commission.

The Code Commission held no session
at the Capitol building yesterday, owing
to the absence of A. Caminetti. The
next meeting will be held in Los An
geles in January
The record-union., 1897-12-14
Partial Distribution.

Judge Hughes has made an order Of
partial distribution of the estate of
James Bethel, deceased, to the heirs,
Mary f. Bethel and Zack Bethel.
The record-union., 1897-12-14
Entertainment and Dance.

On Thursday evening, the 10th. the
young ladies OF the Sodality of st.
Francis Parish viii give an entertain
ment and dance at the Old Pavilion.
The record-union., 1897-12-14
Death OF a. Former sacramentan

The death is announced in San Fran
cisco of Chauncey F. Tfetjens, formerly
Of this city. Deceased was a nephew
Of Madame Tietjens, the famous singer,
also of Mrs. H. Bell of this city. He
had been an invalid for several years.
The record-union., 1897-12-14

For coughs, asthma and throat dis
orders Browns Bronchial Troches''
are an effectual remedy. Sold only in
boxes.
The record-union., 1897-12-14
Work Boxes.

Celluloid work box, decorated floral
design on top, front and sides fancy
embossing. full size mirror on inside of
cover; fitted with pieces; size 1x5x
2$4 inches. 81.
The record-union., 1897-12-14

NV game of Pillow Dex is an inter-
esting cne; any number can play; peo-
pie of all ages find it laughable, eXcit-
ing and absorbing; full instructions
accompany every game, zoe.
The record-union., 1897-12-14
To=day's Price, 27l
Artistic Rockers.

kArtistiC Rockers.
y New holiday Rockers just re-
2 Rceived in many artistic shapes and
3 new ways of finishing. Here are
5 a few prices:
4 Polished queen oak rockers, S5.25.
y Old English oak rockers, fancy
5 spindles, $3.50.
D Rockers with bright queen leather
y seat and back. $3.50.
b Substantial rockers, large size, and
4 of a new finish in oak, $12.50
b Rattan rockers, roll edges, dark ma
, hogany finish, $3.50.
sReal WedgeWOOd.
Jardineres, tea caddies, trays, vases,
n pitchers, ETC., in dark blue wedge
wood, with raised white cameo figures;
also in sage green and white.
Plain, every day prices. Not the
fancy prices that you ordinarily as
sociate with Wedgewood.
The record-union., 1897-12-14
! TODAY,
lEnI lEiderdoMns, oS' 27C

a Owing to advancement OF sea-
Z son we have withdrawn from reg
I ular stock all our Fancy Wool
D Elderdowns, at 4oc and SOC yard.
Z They consist of this seasons new
] est styles and colors, including
) dark and light checks, stripes and
A plaids, in green, tan, gray, blue
Z and red, and are specially adapt
( ed for
y HTrayeling Robes. Bath Robes,
s Lounging Robes, House Sacques,
a Children's Coats, Women's Wra p
D House Gowns, pers, Etc, Etc,
, You can find tinted and cream
4 grounds in fifty different designs.
Z These wool eiderdowns have d
4 warm, woody surface, and for real
y comfort and appearance are not
( surpassed by any fabric to be had
\ for this price. If you want choice
: designs and quality be on hand as
D soon as possible after store opens
Z this morning.
4 To=day's Price, 27C
The record-union., 1897-12-14
Toy Books.

Golden Rod Series, six kinds; size
71ax10 inches; each book contains 64
pages, well illustrated. and a colored
frontispiece; all have colored board
covers, 15c each.
The record-union., 1897-12-14
OUR STORES OPEN EVENINGS FROM NOW TILL

the anne % M pleasure as hoya h kb@aeom
The record-union., 1897-12-14
Wheel TOYS.

Hook and Ladders, 81 50. Po-
lice Patrols, SO so to $S so. Fire
Patrol, So so.
Wooden and Iron Express
Wagons galore.
Velocipedes, Tricycles and BIZ
cvles.
The times., 1897-04-26
The Grief of Grover Cleveland

Once more the gold Democracy has met
in New York, in mass convention of the
whole party, at S12 plate. including
wine. Under these conditions it is neces-
sary to remark that Mr. Cleveland was a
guest rather than contributor; because,
like the late Mrs. John Gilpin, although
On pleasuring intent" he hath a frugal
mind.''
It's edifying to ocontemplatethe harmony
and unaninity of the occasion. The former
President responded to the star toast
Present Problems Upon this topic
he delivered a characteristic address,
carefully constructed, to exemplify his
favorite theory, that words are intended
to conceal the absence of ideas. Other
wise, for him, it was an able, if labored
deliverance. He rose at once to the
necessities of the gold dinner party hour.
many, but serious He and they, while
protesting to be Democrats, had made
superhuman exertions to place the Repub-
licans in power! Judge of their scorn and
amazement on belIolding those same Repub
Hcans using that power in the usual Repub
!ican way, and not devoting themselves
demanded by the Palmer-Buckner gold
dinner party!
After such turptude as that, it became
necessary for every man there assembled at
twelve dollars a plate, including drinks,
rs well as the other patriots on the free
gratis basis, to face another problem, which
was: To show the country that the gold
dinner party, representing $4,000 votes
in the late Presidential election, at once
should be given power and dominion over
the Democratic party, representing $780,
900 votes on the same occasion; and to be
allowed to force its single standard gold
and national bond policies upon the latter:
Mr. Cleveland admitted the toughness OF
the job, but thought it could be managed.
He hinted, vaguely for public consurnp-
ton, but luminousiy enough to be under
stood by his hearers, that a good deal might
be accomplished by devoted work and
heroic treatment on the part OF his gold
friends, scattered over the face of Amer
lean nature, who control and handle the
credit facilities OF the people. Here, in
deed, he touched the one well-spring OF
hope within the dinner party, OF which he
is so great and appropriate an ornament.
They all believe that a judieious appli-
cation OF money, mortgage, the sheriff
and auctioneer may yet whip them back
into front seats in the Democratic syna-
gogue. We shall see about that.
Taking the tweive-dollar-a-plate gold
dinner for all in all, it is an occasion
worthy of Iemembra nee by those who SUBJ
scribed and by the others who only fed.
Nothing more encouraging TO the views
and ambitions of the participants has
transpired since I'VE the people turned
out TO be three tailors of Tooley street,
or since, in still earlier history. the tail
insisted upon wagging the dog.
Each of those events was OF greater inn
portance than either the reform mutual ad-
miration ba nquet In New York or the re-
marks of Mr.. Cleveland after it had
been swallowed The American public is
not interested in the one Or the other.
The times., 1897-04-26
Good for Alexandria.

Alexandria rose in the liveliest way
Saturday night to meet the mob which
threatened the city. The militia. the
police, the citizens, and, it is reported,
even some of the more courageous of the
weaker sex responded to the alarms with
admirable speed and praiseworthy valor.
If every city in the country met its
physical and political peris with the
promptitude that Alexandria exhibited d
there would soon be little need for such
displays of fearlessness and force. Alex
andria county has been often iikened TO a
wild west community, and on Saturday
night part Of It's lawdefying negro ele
ment came very near getting taste OF
far-west, border treatment in the form
of heroic doses of lead from Winehesters
and Smith & Wessons.
AS mat ter OF fact, and as The Times
predicted In its midnight extra, which
gave the first and only account in Wash
ingtoa of the impending race riot, the
mob dispersed near Four-M Mile-Run, upon
learning OF the display OF force in the
streets OF the Virginia city.
Alexandria may not be another New
York. but she has demonstrated that no
mob can terrorize her citizens, or frighten
them while defending their city and
their homes.
The times., 1897-04-26

the city of Havana is in serious conteni-
piatioa.
But for the utter lack of heavy artillery
until quite recently, something of the kind
would have been attempted long ago Now
the army of the Republic is reasonably
supplied with siege and field batteries,
and at last has rifles and ammunition
enough TO arm $1,000 or 10000 more
fighting men than could be utilized three
months age. Two, if not three, cargoes
have been successfully landed within a
very short time, and only one of these
expeditions created even suspicion before
getting clear Of the. country where they
were fitted out.
In the meantime, the outraging, torttT-
ing, burning alive and butcher of help
less women, girls, and children by the
hyena, Weylcr, goes on under the eyes of
this great Christian nation.
The times., 1897-04-26
4 Theodorie Chance.

There is q dangerous derelict off the
coast near Hauteras that ought to have
prompt attention. The vessel in question
is the lumber schooner H. j Cottrell, which
was wrecked and abandoned In a cy-
clone six months ago. This deadly thing
has been knocking about ever since and is
suspected of having caused the laundering
OF the steamship Vile de St Nazaric
recently.
Some time ago the derelict was off the
coast of Bermuda and the British war
vessel Partridge tried to sink it by fir
ing shells into the hull and setting fire
t. the same. 1t only made the Yankee
commerce destroyer livelier than ever.
As an opportunity TO show the superiority
or our new Navy over that of effete Brit
ain and golden chance to blow up some
thing, we commend the circumstances to
the careful consideration of the truculent
Roosevelt
The times., 1897-04-26
WASHINGTON, MoNDAYAPRIL 20.
The Stand at PharsaIa.

There is little ground for encourage
veloped yesterday The brunt of the
first Moslem onslaught from the direction
OF Milouna Pass, was borne by the di-
vision of Gen. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. who pre-
viously was supposed to have reached
Edhem's rear; but it appears that he was
at Matt. between Milouna and TymAvo.
at Matt, Gen. Mavromichaelis telegraphed
the Greek headquarters: II am beaten;
take your measuresi' Ins tantly a re-
treat was ordered, and Tyrnavo and
Larissa were abandoned to the Turks
Prince Constant tine, with his army, was
able to retire in good order to Pharsala,
final stand in Thessaly will have to be
made. 1t was on the plain in front Of
PharSala that Caesar made himself master
OF the world by defeating an army under
PonIpey On the same his toric field the
next decisive battle between the Cross
and tie Crescent viii be fought.
1t does not look as if this disaster would
have befallen the Greek arms, if Prince
Constantine had been in command Of
numerical force sufficient TO follow UP
his advantage, after ne drove Edhem
rasha from before Tymavo into Milouna
Pass. That supreme effort seems TO have
exhausted his strength, ana the success
reverse into u sweeping victory, does not
afford much encouragement TO the idea
that the tide Of the Mohammedau invasion
can be turned back by what may happen
at PhaTsala. As far as can be understood
from the reports, the division OF Gen.
Smolenitz is still operating near Elassona,
and the Greek fleet is moving against
Saloniea A Greek force, also, is reported
as having landed at Plata mona, and is
supposed to be seeking a junction with
SmolenitZ How much Of a diversion these
movements may result in cannot yet lie
known. We are afraid that they are
not in adequate force to do much good
in the present situation of affairs in Thes-
sally.
Conflicting news from Epirus rather
gives the impression that the Greek COM
nander there has met with some check,
IL not defeat. The Turkish authorities,
GhaA oSman particularly, are credited
with the design of Withdrawing the Sui
tan's forces from the western province,
and concentrating all available troops in
TheSsaly. An Albanian uprising, which
seems to be of Importance, may help to
render this plan difficult, if not inn
possible. AT Constantinople it is feared
that Bulgaria may definitely declare her
independence, as already Prince Ferdi-
nand practically has, by refusing to break
off diplomatic relations with Greece. If
Bulgaria should take a hand in the
struggle, 1t might put a very different
complexion on the aspect of affairs, and
even might make the war European in
stead OF local.
Left to fight it out alone, it is impos-
sibIe to escape the painful conclusion that
nothing can save Greece
The times., 1897-04-26
The Opposition Opportunity.

The combined forces of the opposition
in the Senate have scored substant tiaI
victory over the Republicans in the matter
of the committee assignments That
victory places the opposition in a position
OF responsibility before the nation. 1t
has been demonstrated that it possesses
the power 10 stand between the country
and a great and outrageous evil now
threatening it.
The giant trusts and monopolies 6re
demanding the passage of their own home
made Dingley tariff bill; that through It's
oppressious, they may wiring untold mil
lions from an already oyerburtlened PEOPLE.
The gold interest demands the enactment
into law of the Dingley bill; becausei it viii
defeat national revenue, and thus lay
the foundation for further bond issues.
The single gold standard Republican party
insists upon the passage of the Dingley hill;
because, under its operation, the trusts ard
monopoIies would be able to contribute TO
the Republican campaign fund as many
millions as might be needed TO carry future
Senatorial and popular elections
1t is patent that union of the opposition
forces in the Senate could defeat the
Dingley bill II the Senators constituting
that opposition permit it to become law.
they will have to answer to theireonsciences
and to their States.
The times., 1897-04-26
Secretary Wilson's scheme.

Secretary Wilson Is not content with
his scheme for improving the American
butter business. though that is rather
large one. lie Is looking into the foreign
fruit trade. He has discovered that this
country pays about 81 900 900 forforeign
fruits and about as much more for inn
ported nuts 1t is his dea that our farmers
could grow rare and high-pnced fruits
just as wen as European farmers. In a
word, he is opposed to the Importation Of
anything that can be made as cheaply and
easily at home.
1t has been charged that the farmer will
not try TO suit his product to the foreign
market, even with the most explicit In
formation as to what the consumer wants
For instance, tits objected that under no
circumstances can the farmer be made
to look fer enough ahead to suit his butter
to the English taste. tits said that all the
The times., 1897-04-26
The Child In the Garret.

Quiet and dim the garret hroods
Oyery shadowy things that sleep below,
And breathe as q folded garment breathes
A faded odor Of long ago.
Beyond the window and far below
Lies the bright and beautiful land Of
play,
With it's hills and dalcs and its quivering
light
OF childhood's fathomless golden day.
But the child sits hushed in the shadowy
space:
She has found in book a path unsought,
That leads from the world of sun and
play
Into q darker realm of thought
But we who dwell in that sterner life
What would we give to find the way
That may lead US back from Our world OF
thoughts
To that innocent, golden realm OF play?
Boston Journal.
The times., 1897-04-26
Cotton
Dress
Goods.

Are among our specialties and
compose oneof the most attractive
stocks IN the house at the pres
ent time. No cotton weave that's
worthy but we have it. Never
so many choice things and never
such rich beauty and attractive
ness behind such little prices.
Some modest sorts today and
many of them follow closely IN
the footsteps of the more aristo-
cratic ones.
The times., 1897-04-26

As the natural result OF the stirring
scenes in Alexandria Saturday night there
was another break down i'll the plessroom
of our enterplising morning contemporary
yesterday. 1t is NEST intelligent press
On occasions of this soft t not only breaks
down, but it refuses 10 startagain until The
Times is out, and the news pages OF the
Post can be recast on its model
The times., 1897-04-26
a Final stroke for Liberty,

Tie correspondent in cula of the London
Chronicle has just advised that journal
of the iInninence OF movement that the
friends OF Cuba in this country for some
time have been expecting by way Of a
fitting close to the winter and spring
Campaign on the island. The correspond
ent in question, Mr.. Harold Wendell Phil
lips. writes from the patriot camp near
Victoria de los Tunas, that a general con-
centration OF the Cuban forces appears
70 be going on; that aims, ammunition,
&nd clothing. large supplies OF which have
again reached the army, have been issued
Ia all directions; that war councils are held
daily. and finally that he has good reason
fof believing that an early attack upon
The times., 1897-04-26

tracts and reports that Mr.. Wilson can
send out will not effectthis. But whether
they affect the farmer or not, they Will af-
feet the big butter traders. and il these
men find tnat they can sell butter OF GER
tain quality abroad aud make money on
il, they will make a market for that kind
OF butter; and the farmer viii have an out
idea, and it will be interesting to sec how
1t turns out.
The times., 1897-04-26

We have the Washington
agency for Old Staten Island
Dyeing Establishment, and are
prepared to take orders for dye
ing and cleaning clothing, drape-
ries, curtains, carpets, rugs,
and furnishings of all kinds at
moderate prices. Lace curtains
and blankets made to look like
new.
The times., 1897-04-26

Judge Day is not going to Cuba 1t is
said that Minister Dupuy de LONE has con-
vinced Secretary Sherman thatDr. Ricardo
Ruiz died a natural death, instead of being
three times subjected to the torture Of
the ''componte' and finally murdered with
a club, of which atrocity 1T is claimed
evidence
The times., 1897-04-26
WOODWARD
and andIOTHROP.
10th. 18th and F Sts. N. w.
WOOlen
Dress
Goods.

Surely the advantage of our
Dress Goods stock were never
more apparent. The rich, beau-
tlful stuffs and the very reasona-
Die prices cause great satisfac-
ton.
The lower and medium-priced
goods show more beauty and in
trinslc value than for many sea-
sons past, and especial attention
is called to the following items !:
The times., 1897-04-26

From all present appearances the inev-
heads have decided to make places foT all
the old soldiers and soldiers widows dis
charged under the Cleveland Administra-
ton, by dischaTging an equal number OF
people now in the service 'for cause ="
As cause" is question OF which each
Secretary is the sole judge in his own De-
partment. the Civil Service Commission
is spoweriess tostay the Ak OF the headsnfan
The times., 1897-04-26
evidence.

The New York Journal has done u
kindly and Characteristic thing IN erect
ing stand only 200 feet from the Grant
Monument, from whichits guests, who viii
be 900 children. orphans or descendants
of veterans, will be able to witness the
land and naval pffrades, and hear the
orations. Things like this are quite as
full of good heart as they are of enter
nTiSe.
The times., 1897-04-26

Tho Kentucky Republicans on Friday
thought they had their new Senatorial
candidate, Deboe, landed safely, but
the ballot on Saturday developed
shortage of four votes. There is an ex-
cellent chance for the application Of
''sound business methods''-if the grand
Jury can be induced to look the other way.
The times., 1897-04-26

The gold drain caused by Japan heavy
purchases to place the empire upon a gold
In this country. The Secretary OF the Treas
ury has been notified by the New York sub
treasury that ssT7 200 in bullion is TO be
withdrawn for immediate export
The times., 1897-04-26
Imaginative War News.

lFrom the Chicago Evening Post.)
One of the remarkable features of the
Cuban war is that a new journalist
who is locked up in a cell seems to he
able to get more news than half a dozen
correspondents in the field The only way
we can account for this is that the i'm
agination of the man in the cell has ample
time and opportunity to spread Itself.
The times., 1897-04-26

George Washington Aguirre, the young
American prisoner in Cuba TO whose case
The Times recently urged the attention
of the State Department, has been ordered
released from Cabanas prison, and will
leave Havana in few days for New York
and Washington.
The times., 1897-04-26

Ccrats ought to feel refreshed and en-
couraged. They not only have the Auto
crat, but the Constitutions on their side
Not that of the United states, but the one
in Atlanta o.
The times., 1897-04-26

WACO, Commandante and Nine. de Grand
prey. Miss Helen TisdeI Miss Edin Tisdel,
Miss Garbam, Seifedden Bey, Mr.. de Brow
koosky, Mr.. Trubert, and Mr. .Pulido. Among
other notables occupying boxes were Gen.
and Mrs. Batcheler and party. Gen. and
AIRS. Miles, and party, and Senator and
Mrs Eikins.
The times., 1897-04-26

DR.. Foster l.. Vim. st. Louis surgeon,
has been captured, brought to Havana,
and released, his papers being found all
regular The dispatch announcing this
adds that if he had been taken two
months ago he would have been macheted
and left by the wayside; but Gen. Lee
is being backed better since President
Mckinley came into power.
The times., 1897-04-26
Lost-An Umbrella.
From the Chicago pisnateh \

From the Chicago Dispatch
A Baltimore religious paper asks some
what pathetically if 1.-The brother who
inadvertently acquired an umbrella at
recent session Of the Baltimore conference
will return it," With full consciousness
of personal innocence, we are constrained
to Tespond-"Nit."
The times., 1897-04-26

Immediately upon the heels OF the Turk
ish successes in Thessaly comes the an
not supersede Edhem Pasha, but only re-
main with him in an advisory capacity. A
little victory makes a good deal of diff
farnncR
The times., 1897-04-26
At I 2Hc the yard.

SHEER LAWNS-Jaconet Duchesse, Or.
candle Alex, Batiste Lawns, etc, in
multitude or pleasing styles; 80 inches
wide.
The times., 1897-04-26
Mr.. comstock.s AffIiction.
From the New York Press.)

1t is said that Attorney Comstock now
finds it impossible to pass store in
which Gabriel d'Anunzio's famous book
is offered for sale without employing a
pocket handkerchief copiously scented with
French extract.
The times., 1897-04-26
Irying's New Role.

From the Chicago Times-Herald)
Sir Henry Irving has just assumed new
role. He is doting erandpapa. But Just
imagine o man with that stride walking
the floor with wailing infanti
The times., 1897-04-26
A Familiar Comment.

Mr.. r..Newman-Yeu're nice little boy,
Tommy.
Tommy That's what they all say when
they first meet sister. Tit Bits.
The times., 1897-04-26
A Diu,inution of Zeal.

(From the New York Advertiser.)
It's an i'll wind etc Since hostiiities
have begun abroad patriots who want to
serve their country as consuls are giving
the President q much needed rest.
The times., 1897-04-26
At 1 2Hc the yard.

PERcALEs-besta quality stripes, checks,
figures; beautiful coiorings, including
superb assortment OF red and white fig
ures and polka spots: SO inches wide.
The times., 1897-04-26
At Soc the yard.

ALL-WoOL BEIGES, in a variety OF
wanted cOlors, including the hard-to-get
blue mixtures; 45 inches wide
The times., 1897-04-26
At 4 Sc the yard.

LACE AND LAPPET EFFECTS as fol-
lows: Bishop Lawns, Lace Iaconas. Point
d Alencon, Lappet Mulls, Pompadour Lace
Lawns, etc; % TO 30incfes wide
The times., 1897-04-26
ASsurpdIy.

(From the Indianapolis Newa)
There is belief in some quarters that
Greece has had assurances. She certainly
has great assurance if she has not