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The record-union., 1898-04-25
BURNED THEIR PRESENTS.
How General Gomez Treated Span
ish E1nissavies

NEW YORK, April 23.-Tomas Es-
trada Palma of the Cuban junta has
received letter from General Maximo
Gomez, containing the following:
'Blanco and Pando have sent me
emissaries with presents The pres
ents I burned before their eyes and 1
told them if they should ever return
would hang them. The poor men
We're most astonished. and 1 have since
learned that they refused to come back
a second time. unless they were per-
mitted to remain with my army
Il hasten to tell you this so you can
know the infamy OF the Spaniards One
year ago there was no clemency, no
quarter Women and children were
made victims of the Spanish The SOL
diers of Weyler were taking with them
everywhere desolation and ruin. BY
means of the heliograph the Spanish
Generals sent soldiers everywhere
through the island.
Generals Luque, Ruiz and others
destroyed cattle, horses and even the
palm trees. The 100000 men then in
this island disputed the privilege of
killing the greatest number. Not one
peace commissioner came then.
But all their efforts was to no pur-
pose. We made their troops useless
the heliograph and the enemys can
non of no account All our fields have
given us bountiful fruits, While hun
ger reigns in the cities. We do not
know where the Spanish army has
gone.
Il was then mentioned as the so
called To-day they address me as
distinguished adversary
Why this change? The answer is
simple 1t is that the Spaniards see
that their cause is lost and they are
trying to gain time to postpone the
inevitable. l shall continue to fight
with the same energy as in the past
Victory will crown my efforts"
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Derby P0rtieres,
81 Is pair.

House renovating time now
and we would suggest that you
may find need for portieres.
Perhaps yoJl'u want to take
your double doors down to Sc
cure a more free ventilation
and would cover the aperture
with portieTes. These tapestry
are the kind you'u want, yards
long, new coiors, rev patterns,
fringed ends and only So 25
the pair.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
WILL RUN AS USUAL.
The FL Paso Is Not afraid of Being
Captured.

NEW ORLEANS. April 23.-The Nor
gan steamship FL Paso left here to-day
for New York. Some apprehension was
felt because she has to pass along the
Cuban coast, but the Southern Pacific
will run its steamers to New York as
long as it can, and is accepting freight
for vessel to leave Tuesday. The COM
pany believes there will be no inter
ference with a continuation of traffic
between New Orleans and New York.
El Paso has taken out a war risk
on 100000 at half a cent its insurance
premium being $1,000
The steamship Ell Mar arrived here
to-day from New York Captain Grand
took the inside route to avoid Spanish
cruisers. and did not see a Spanish YES
sci.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Near Silk, Csc yard.

This is a new lining, and lin
ings cut a very prominent fig
uTe in the dress making Of to-
day, particularly when fine
wash fabrics are considered and
one wishes 20 give q delicate
counter tint to thin goods. This
is the only lining manufactured
in all the new shadings and
delicate co1ors and has n sheen
which for many purposes
adapts it to taking &he place of
silk. Priced csc yard.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Leather Belts.
Csc each.

An Indispensable article Of
woman's attire during the reign
Of the separate skirt and shirt
waist is the belt. 25c is q pop
ular price for them. Our 25c
line is OF various kinds and col
ors, made from seal: alligator,
calf, grain leather, ETC., in
black, tan, red, brown, green,
ETC., with harness buckle, and
you choose from the lot for 25c.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Summer Comfort
ers, ST so each.

Light aad downy, quite the
correct thing for summer Gov
erlet the cool summer nights.
They're the proper size for dou-
BILE bed, are covered with fancy
figured silkoIine in shades Of
cream, blue, red, pink, etc, with
ruffle all around OF plain con-
trasting color, filed with pure
white cotton and tackled with
yarn at regular intervals. Price
ST SO.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Foulard Silks,
55C per yard.

A perfect summer silk. They
are well known to you all, and
promise to be more popular than
ever this season. They come in
navy, brown and heliotrope
grounds with those unique
white scroll patterns which are
SO attractive. EoGhing prettier
or more comfortable for a sum-
mer silk waist.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Special at Soc the yard
That was 75C the ward,

a handsome line oe 2s n-e.
OF Black Brocaded nTohairs.
These fabrics are full ~ inebes
wide, Of rick ,noIair wool, bro
caded in handsome designs in
a SILK tNster mohair, giving that
rich silk effect only seen in
high class fabrics. rs the sb;r+
waist season is with us separate
skirts are In great demand n,d
no other fabric is so well aDa
favorably known for its drra-
hiIity and dust shedding oreli-
ties as is a Mohair Brocade.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Silk Null, SOC yard.

This is p thin sheer weave,
4S inches wide. much in favor
for hat trimmings this season,
though much used also for
neckwear and for vest fronts.
The colors are yellow, pink,
blue, lavender, green, red, white,
cream and black. Price, soc per
yard.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
More F anCy Ribbons
at Csc ward.

We say more fancy ribbon, be-
cause it is almost a daily event
for us to receive new ribbons
by express. That's what keeps
our stock so fresh and bright
and causes the ever busy scenes
at that counter. This new lot
is Of pIaids, stripes and checks.
A very handsome line at 25c
ward
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Silk Ascot Ties. 35C.

A fad-in style onIy-because
every lady nowadays wears a tie
of some kind with her shirt
waist. These 35c Ascots are a
long puff shaped made tie or
scarf of soft India silk in col
ors red, white and black, very
neat, yet attractive.
We also show many styles of
fancy coiors, plaids, checks,
stripes, ETC., in the Ascot. Pric-
ed from soc up.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Toilet Department
Items.

Varnish Stain, walnut, oak.
mahogany, y pint cans, zoe.
Enamel Paint, 4 pint cans,
all colors, 1Sc can.
Bath Tub Enamel, Il pint cans.
35c can.
Ready mixed Gold Paint, COM
plete with brush, two sizes, IOc
and 13c.
Fancy Shelf Paper, 80 feet to
the piece, pink, blue, yellow
and white, &c each.
Ideal Flat Iron Cleaner, cleans
and WAKES the iron at once, zoe.
LIE Pages Glue, large can,
with brush, always ready foc
use, lac can.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Special at 45C the yard
That was 75c the yard.

An offer that will astound
buyers. a 5a-inch all-wooI
Cheviot Finished Serge in col
OTIS of navy and tan only. 4
fabric Of superior quality and
finish, specially adapted for
outing or bicycle suits. For a
pretty jacket suit for seaside,
mountain or travelling you will
surely be pleased in this fabric.
IF you are rider Of the wheel
here is an opportunity to secure
a very stylish bike suit at a
very moderate price.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
A Short Corset, 81.

This Corset has iIled n long
felt want. = short corset with
n long waist. It is the very lat
est style and comes in black and
gray. Thoroughly boned, dou-
bic stee1s, meat trimming on
edge at top and bottom, run
with baby ribbon; graceful,
comfortable and durable. Priced
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Misses Shirt
Waists. SOC.

No reason why the little wo-
men should not be supplied
with warm weather garments
just like mammals, and we've
supplied for them some very
pretty Shirt Waists with neat
patterns and colorings, 1aul-
dried collar, etc, for misses
aged from 8 to IL years. Priced
soc each.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Fancy Mixed Suitings.
Special at 5Oc the yard, Special
That was 75c and ST the v6.

Th1s is the opportunity of the
season. Never before have such,
rich and elegant fabrics been
offered at such ridiculousIy low
prices. On Monday morning we
VIII place on onr counters at
the above prices ALL of our
75c, S5e and 81 a1I-wool Dress
Goods at the uniform price FOR
all of SOC the yard. The limo
viii include mixed and fanov
su1tings in all-wooI and silk ard
wool mixtures, ranging in
widths from 80 to A6 inches.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
4 Price Movement
I'm Dress Goods
Monday Morning at $50 o'clock.
Special at 35c the yard
That was SOC the yard.

About Is pieces of all-wooi
Fancy Mixed Suitings in neat
and stylish effects in plaids,
checks and fancy mixtures.
Some very pretty and choice
designs and colorings among
the lot. The quantity is small and
will not last long at the price.
So if you are interested for
pretty school suit or for street
or outing wear come early and
secure the most exclusive and
choice designs.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
College Checks. Special
at 35C per yard.

Full so inches wide, and Mon
day morning we place on the
counter n half n dozen more
pieces IN light effects, large
check, colorings of brown and
navy, alternating with white.
'Tis all wool and one Of Fash
IONS fads for those popular sep
arate skirts for summer.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Chenille pOrtiereS,
81 so pair.

Perhaps you may fancy the
chenille portiere. They're also
3 yards long, fringed ends, with
rich coIored dado at each end.
CoIors light and dark olive,
blue and red. So SO the pair.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
New Taffeta Silk
Gloves, SOC pair.

They're very pretty, 4-button
length, in the pretty spring
shades, pear, gray, mode. tan,
brown, green, ETC.; much cooler
than kid gloves and the correct
style TO wear with your new
summer lawn or oTgandy suit.
Price soc pair.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Ladies' Lawn
Aprons, l5C.

Womcn's White Lawn Aprons
with long, liberal cut strings,
deep hem a. bottom, headed
with cluster of tUcks. The cor
rect size and length for after
noon house wear. 15c each.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Shell Hair Pins,
Csc dozen.

A variety of different shapes
and colors of amber and she'll
hair pins viii be found at Our
notion counter for you to select
from at 25c dozen.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Short Lengths Dress Goods.

Monday you'll be treated to =
counterful Of rcmnan+s 90
lengths from to yards. The
kind which Will make children
pretty dresses. They're plain
and fancy materials from this
springs stock, new colors, neat
patterns, etc., and marked so
much below the former seIIirg
price that they'll go rapidly.
The herald., 1898-01-04
BELONGS TO THE NATION

Mr.. Bryan will scarcely approve of the
plan formulated by his Nebraska friends,
during his sojourn in Mexico, of NOM
mating him for congress. His nomina-
ton and election could doubtless be con-
summated without hitch, the figures
of the last election plainly enough indi-
eating that; but there would seem to be
lacking any essential incentive for such
a departure. Mr.. Bryan has mission
in life, which can be better promoted out
of congress than in, as plain American
citizen, unhampered by any complica-
tons, unfettered by any obligations to
men or organizations.
A great educational work is to be ac-
complished during the next three years,
work of national scope and of national
significance, and there is no man living
so abundantly fitted for the responsible
ity as is Mr.. Bryan. The charge can, in
deed, be committed to no one else with
the same assurance of tangible results.
He might, and doubtless would, be very
useful to the cause OF bimetalliSm as a
member of the house in the next con-
gress, but he has developed into so large
a factor in the public eye and the public
esteem that the scope of his influence
would be narrowed rather than enlarged
by his election to congress. We should
not be afraid that he would make fatal
or even serious mistakes, but his time
and fine talents would be engrossed in a
great variety of matters, at the cost
of the more important work of re-estab-
fishing bimetallism in this country. Mr..
Bryan's position for the next three years
should be in the saddle. He must con-
tinue to serve the people of all the states,
rather than the people of a single state.
Mr. Bryan belongs to the nation.
The herald., 1898-01-04
THE RAINFALL

The frost scare being over the alarm
lists are trying to raise drought scare.
Fortunately they are not making a
great deal of Roadway. The Redlands
Citrograph republishes it's rain table for
the last twenty-seven years and says:
For our part we do not propose to get
scared, although a soaking rain would
come in mighty handy just now"
The Citrograph's table gives the rain
fall at San Bernardino by years, each
month being represented. The small
est rainfall was during the twelve
month from July /, 1898, to June 80, 1894,
being S.13 inches. The heaviest rainfall
was in 1884, when 1851 inches fell. In
1867, 1874 inches fell. The average for
the twenty-seven years was 1853 inches.
During fourteen years the rainfall was
below the average, and above the aver
age in the remaining years. This tends
to show that nature evens up things in
the long run.
1t is also a fact that some of the years
in which great deal Of rain has fallen
have started off with an extremely late
rainy season, sometimes creating need
less alarm and ending in good crops. 1t
is also true that Southern California
lacks shamefully provisions for the
conservation of the winter rainfall
When the water comes late and in large
quantities a great deal of moisture is
lost that ought to be saved.
The herald., 1898-01-04
THE MAYORS MESSAGE

Mayor Snyder's annual message,
which is printed in full elsewhere in this
mornings paper, is, in the main, prac-
teal and we'll taken. Under the present
charter the powers of the mayor are
very 1imited-too much so for the gen.
eral good of the city-and the executive
Is, through no fault Of his own, more
ornamental than otherwise. Still, he is
in position to become familiar with
the needs of the city and to offer prac-
teal, valuable suggestion, and Mayor
Snyder has used his opportunities to
good advantage.
The city ought to have a new charter.
The process of charter making is a tedi-
GUS one, and the preliminary steps should
be begun early. Value received for
franchises granted is a rule born of wis
dom and experience; it is good Demo-
cratic policy. The extension of the
sewer system by connection with all
buildings is in the interest of the public
health and should be achieved as rapidly
as possible.
The Herald has upon more than one
occasion urged that the inspection of oil
and gasoline, and certain standards for
both, be provided for by city ordinance.
The cost of one destructive fire would
pay for such inspection for year.
His honor reviews briefly the history of
the public library, and says that the
trustees should be aided in their efforts
to secure more commodous quarters.
Properly interpreted, this means a new
library building, and if reasonable en-
enlargement is afforded, the city will
doubtless do it's share.
The mayor is right in saying that an
increase in the size of the police depart
ment is essential to the proper protec-
ton of the city. Twenty new branch sta
tions and an electric signal system are
The herald., 1898-01-04
PRESIDENT c. C. DAVIS

The people of Los Angeles are to be
in the partial reorganization of the
board of education last night. In the
election of Charles Cassat Davis to be
president of the board, the executive au-
thority was placed in the hands of a
capable, honest man, who has stood like
a rock for the right, and who has been
largely instrumental in uncovering the
corruption that has brought such
scandal upon the community. 1t was
a good evenings work. The meeting
showed the once Solid and Audacious
Six reduced to an impotent and sullen
three. McInerny was not present, but
would doubtless have voted right if he
had been there. DR.. Mathis redeemed
himself by voting for Davis for presi-
dent; Kubach cast his initial vote for
good government. Webb and Bartlett
voted for Poor, who did not cast his
own ballot, and the victory was won.
No more appropriate tribute could
have been paid the splendid stand taken
by Mr.. Davis in the matter of the scam
dial than to choose him president, and
Mr.. Conrey, who stood by Mr.. Davis
side through every move that has been
made since the charges were preferred, is
doubtless as much pleased as anyone at
the compliment paid his colleague. Mr..
Braly has been i'll most of the time, but
he was on hand to support the right
when he was needed.
1t is fair to presume that we shall now,
for time at least, have an honest, eff
ficient management for our school sys-
tenn. If the investigation shall result in
nothing more than last nights work it
will not have been in vain.
The herald., 1898-01-04
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1898.
BATTLE NOT YET WON

The elements in the Ohio legislature
opposed to the reelection Of Senator
Hanna have triumphed in the prelim-
.inary contest for the organization of
both houses, and the cohesiveness of
these elements was shown in the fact
that the vote in the house was identical
upon every proposition down to the
election of janitor. Ordinarily this re-
suit would be conclusive of the defeat Of
Hanna in the balloting for senator which
will begin one week from tomorrow. But
in view of the significance Of the out
come to the chief contestant, to the ad-
ministration and the interests of the Re
publican party generally, and consider
ing the desperation of their cause, it will
not be safe to assume that the victory
has been won.
1t is certain that Mr.. Hanna does not
consider the events of yesterday as con-
elusive, or otherwise significant than as
measuring the difficulties he has yet to
overcome. Contemplating the mans
matchless fighting qualities, and realiz-
ing the exhaustless resources at his
command, comprehending the full
strength of administration influences.
unlimited cash and the experience of the
last national campaign in handling it,
our apprehensions will not fade away
until the final ballot is cast and the re-
suit announced.
If our worst fears are realized, and
this champion corruptionist Is finally
chosen to represent the sovereign state
of Ohio in the grandest deliberative as
sembly in the world, by the only means
that will now avail him. it will be sor-
rowful day for the American people, an
outrage upon deeency, and lasting re-
proaoh to our whole elective system.
The herald., 1898-01-04
SHY OF BEvEL GEAR
Riders Of Chainless Models Experi-
ence a Deadening Effect

A lullaby with a beveled gear-a sore
of narcotic-perhaps massage-these
things are awaiting the pedal pushers.
AT least that is what one or the Oldest
wheelmen In town said yesterday.
Somebody had asked. How about the
'9S chainless?"
The answer came: II can't ride them
They make the feet and legs numb-not
a soothing process, but an irritating one.
The put-me-to-sleep theory was spread
before N. II. Van Slicken, who has been
in a. saddle about as much as the average
wheelman in the city.
II have felt the numbness, ne expiaineus
"This meshing of the gears gives rise 70
steady, continuous vibration, wnicn ~
communicated through the crank-hangers
TO the pedals, and thus to the feet. RMS
incessant pulsation. due to the teeth o.
the meshed gears coming together mas me
effect of a massage. In time this results
in numbness, just as q continuous serleS
of light blows will numb your nano OF inc
mart of your body on which the blows iaii.
or course the vibrations are so slight thas
thew are only appreciated after ride.
."rhis. too. Is demonstrated by the states
mept that IL the ear is pressed against
any part of the frame and the rear Wneel
is sn,,n around. the 'chuckle' OF the gears
IA plainly evident. The sensations are de-
fined as being similar to those impaired
to the hands after hard ride, due 20 ,ne
vibrations in the handle-bars. 10 moui.y
this effect the hickory handles were hur-
ried into popularity some time ago
On the other hand the chainless wneeis
have broad-chested rooters who can nnd
no fault with the '9S product. The lame,
halt and paralytic possibilities are brushed
away by beveled-gear adjectives.- Chicago
Record.
The herald., 1898-01-04


asked for. These would involve very
considerable outlay. The police depart
nent might, by enforcing the saloon
laws and working other reforms. appeal
to the appreciation OF the people. Some
things it has done very well; In others
1t has left much to be wished for.
Mayor Snyder indorses the oft-made
recomm sndations of this paper regard
ing street work. street cleaning and
street signs. Another bond election to
provide money for fire department i'm
provements is properly recommended.
In the important matter of the water
question the mayor shows a commend
able disposition to retreat from the ILL
considered position assumed by him a
few months ago, when he apparently be-
lieved that the city should proceed to get
immediate possession of the waterworks
If it could do so-regardless of pending
litigation and of the existing contract.
There are two sides to the question, both
substantial and deserving of recognition.
Time is showing the wisdom and justice
Of moderation. The city should make
its legitimate demands upon the expira-
ton of its contract with the water COM
pany. Then, If the matter cannot be set
tied by arbitration, according to the
terms Of that contract, it can be taken
into the courts and there settled in JUS
lice and equity. 1t is becoming evident
eventually be settled by the arbitrament
IF the law
The herald., 1898-01-04
Nature VS.. cold Hunters n Alaska

Asba 10 nature's own reservation, and
.,ary lover of wildness will rejoice with
me that by kindly frost 1t Is so wen de-
tended, The discovery lateiy maue tnat
II is sprinkled with gold may gauss soln SUM-
alarm: for the strangely excitlns Sun
males the timid bold enough Tor anything
nnd +ha fazv destructively Industrious.
at least half insane are now
nnshinr their way into 1t, some by the
P.hsn rasses over the mountains, per-
800. the first mountains they have ever
saan sprawling, struggling, gasping for
hreath as they climb step bp step over
,.a,, u, -eneied powders and thin miry boys,
laden down by awkward ana merciiess
,,,rdars Of provisions and tools. Some are
..o,rc Nv the mountains and rivers to the
eestward through Canada, tracing the old
-crran tic ways Of the Hudson bay traders,
ct,era nv Bering sea and the Yukon, sail-
20 ali the way, getting glimpses perhaps
~ the famous fur seals, ice foes. and the
jnnumerable islands and bars OF the great
Alaska river. In spite of frowning hard
ships and the frozen ground, the klondike
gold will increase the crusading crowds lot
years to Gomez. but comparatively little
harm will be done. Holes will be burned
ana dug into the hard ground here and
there. and into the quartz-ribben noun
tains and hills; ragged towns like beaver
and muskrat villages will be built, and
mills and locomotives will make rum
bling, screeching, Disseminating noises: but
the miners pick will not here be followed
far by the plough at least not until Nature
IL ready to unlock the frozen soil-beds
with her slow-turning climate key. On
the other hand, the roads Of the pioneer
miners will lead many a lover Of wildness
into the heart OF the reserve who without
them would never see it.-John Muir In
January Atlantic.
The herald., 1898-01-04

night in order to keep abreast Of the tele-
graphic news. One Fourth of July even
ing as they assembled to begin work some-
body suggested patriotic drink in honor
of the occasion. They filed down to res
taurant near by, and. as they lined up at
the bar, the door opened and Washington
Mclean, the presiding genius of the pa
per, came In. Mr.. Mclean did not drink
often, but when he did he drank very hard.
On this occasion he was celebrating the
Fourth.
The result was that round after round
of whisky was ordered. and nobody thought
of the editorial page except one writer
(who tells the story in the Chicago Times
Herald), who went back to the editorial
rooms and sat down to write an editorial
He never got beyond the sentence. yes
terday was the Fourth of July" The next
day, when the paper came out on the ed
itorial page there was just one line Of ed
itorial matter. At the top were the words,
Yesterday was the Fourth of July" and
the rest of the page was filled with news.
The reading public believed that the
change was Intentional, and Mr.. Mclean
received so many congratulatory letters
commencing his enterprise in giving news
preference over editorial that he abolished
the editorial page permanently.