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Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-08-26
wages are very small.

wages are very small.
Life OF San Juan and the other prin-
cipal towns is very monotonous, the
only amusemsnts being retreta or con-
cert by the military bauds twice week
and theatrical performances three or
four evenings o week, matinees being
given very seldom. The theatres are
owned by the cities and rented to Eu-
ropean companies travelling through
the island at 80 much an evening.
San Juan, built on a small island
connected with the mainland by the
San Antonio bridge, is quite o beauti-
full city, with straight but narrow
streets and T.any fine buildings. It
has several public institutions and col
leges, several churches and seven small
parks, among them the Plazuela de
Santiago, with very good statue Of
Columbus. The city is lighted by gas
supplied by an English company and
by electricity supplied by local COR
poration. There are eleven newspapers
Of oil kinds, the principal one being
La Correspondence, daily political
paper, with circulation OF about 1000
copies, which is equal to that OF the
other papers combined. There is q
local telephone company, but no water
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-08-26
The washin gton correspondent Of

The Washington correspondent OF
the London Daily Mail reports an in
terview witha distinguished American
officer, who is represented as dilating
upon the immense superiority OF Ameri-
can warships over British, especially
In armor and armament. The officer
is said TO have declared that the United
States battleship Alabama could blow
che British battleship Majestic out Of
water, and TO have predicted that in
che next century America will be build.
ing warships for everybody. Even
now" he says, 'the United States is
able to build much cheaper than Ger
many or England" The Daily Mail,
commenting editorially upon this
startling statement, says: 1--WE have
verified the data and are compelled to
acknowledge the correctness Of the
statement. We know also that there
is distinct uneasiness in the highest
ranks Of the British Navyst the under
armament OF our ships"
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-08-26

The report on railways in India for
1S97-S has just been published by the
Indian Office in London. The follow
ing is summary of some Of the re-
aults pointed out: The total length Of
railways open on March 81, 1898, was
IS, 454i miles, being a net increase Of
926 miles over the preceding year; Of
this mileage 2l,156i were in full
operation on that date, being an in
crease Of 766. The mean mileage
worked during the year was 20,53l.
being an increase Of 74s miles. The
gross earnings for 1878 amounted
to $51, 100, 339, which is an increase Of
nearly s5,000,0 900 over the previous
year. In the same period the work.
ing expenses amounted to S31 200, 900,
which was little more than last year.
The net earnings amounted to S32,-
ITO, 900, being decrease Of S210, $40.
OF the total gross earnings, 1887 per
cent. was earned by the standard
gauge lines, $3.50 per cent. by the
meter gauge, and the balance, 81 per
cent, by the special gauge lines. The
total number OF passengers booked in
tho year showed q decrease Of 5.94 per
cent. The passenger earnings de-.
creased by 7.31 per cent. What is
termed "other coaching" traffic showed
m increase Of 26.0l per cent. The
report explains this seeming paradox
by stating that the falling of in ''pas-
ssenser traffic" in 1897 was chiefly due
% the prevalence Of the plague and
[. ohe famine, while the increase under
s'other coaching trafac" was princi-
,rally due TO the abnormal receipts %
nccount Of the northwest frontier mill
. tsry expedition.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-08-26

The harbor Of San Juan, the capt.
tai, is deep enough to admit large
vessels, but its channel communicate
ing with the sea is winding and diff
cult and can be navigated safely only
with the aid Of q pilot.
One Of the leading seaports Of the
island is Aguadilla on the west coast,
which has the advantage Of spacious
bay sheltered from the trade winds.
Here are shipped the sugar and coffee
Of the northwest part Of the island.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-08-26

The coming textile fibre, according
10 Textile America, is that OF the
ramie plant. Already, il appears,
manuff cturers Of hosiery and fancy
goods are using the fibre on q large
scale, and the facilities for washing
such textures have contributed to their
Increasing manufacture for table linen,
bed sheets, etc. The fact is also i'm
portant that the different tests made
with this and other vegetable fbres,
such as fax, hemp, cotton, etc.. have
been in favor Of the ramie, and for this
reason it is gradually gaining favor in
another branch, namely, the produc-
tion Of sailcloth, awnings aud cover
ings for carriages, on account Of its
being less sensitive to atmospheric
influences, acids and septics. Knitted
underwear made OF ramie-this indus
try, it may be remarked, being one in
which the material has been most sue
cessfully introduced--is not only one
that has acquired quite liking from
the public because of its extreme dur.
ability and silky finish, but also for its
estimated hygienic advantages; these
latter are based on the substance ad-
hitting Of normal perspiration without
generating or retaining the disagree
able heat caused by textures made Of
other fibres, while hot water and soap
will also cleanse ii without any ex-
posure to strong friction.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-08-26

The eastern part Of the island is less
densely peopled than the western,
and o. the east coast ia on the wind
ward side and offers less protection
for shipping II 10 not % conveniently
situated for trade. Here all the
larger towns Of the east lie inland, or
At least some distance from the coast.
These towns are in the billy region
amid rich coffee and extensive graz
ing lands.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-08-26
Military FRYING Pan.

The somber shadow OF the war pic
lures Of the Crimea is relieved by one
comical illustration Of soldier on
picket struggling to cook his dinner in
frying pan. In his left hand he
holds an umbrella as weapon against
The record-union., 1898-10-30
A Plain Statement.

Eds. Record Union: [ ask the priv
ilege of your paper to defend my man.
hood and American citizenship from an
unmanly, unjustifiable, false and cow
&rdly attack upon me, a private citi-
zen, and absent from the meeting by a
candidate upon the stump a the Dem
ocratic rally at Fair Oaks on the 25th
l have been informed by many people
who were present that Mr.. Morrison,
the Democratic candidate for Sheriff,
stated in his remarks to the voters of
Fair Oaks that he understood that
there was a sentiment of III feeling to-
ward him by the colOnists for a state
ment he made in the Board of Super
visorS to a committee of theirs on some
road matters, which was that they did
not have sense enough to come in out of
the wet when ii rained
His reason for making such state
ment was that their spokesman Gnen-
tioning my name) was very unsavory
With the Board of Supervisors: that I
was on a Grand Jury that brought sew
eral accusations against the Board of
Supervisors for working the roads in
wet weather, and then come before the
board and ask them to do what [
brought accusations against them for.
and that if colonists came before them
with any other man but that cur he
would not have said what he did, and
they would have granted them their
request: that l was no gentleman and
could not look him in the face; that
when a member of that Grand Jury,
with several others mentioning their
names), / boasted around the corridors
of the Courthouse that We as Grand
Jurors, would soon have him locked up
in Jail: that on the accusations he
went before the court without an at
torney and was cleared of every
charge: that I did not register because
the world did not go to suit me, there
fore / was not a good citizen He also
said all he wanted was to meet me- but
he could not do that as 1 Stunned him
in every way.
In regard to Mr.. Morrison's express
sion of contempt TO that committee be-
for the Board of Supervisors, / will
say that / was not their spokesman
or a member of their committee; that l
acted merely as guide and adviser
When the committees memorial was
brought before the board for action
Mr. Morrison addressed the board first
and stated that he was opposed to do
ing anything for them out there for
they had not sense enough to come out
put their teams on the road when they
The record-union., 1898-10-30

should be at home, and are at home
doing nothing when they should do
their hauling Beside, they hauled
their wood and sold it in this market
so cheap as to drive people who are
here supporting their families out of
the wood business.
When Mr. Morrison had taken his
seat l addressed the board in defense
of the colonists. l said that they had
nothing to do with the hauling of that
wood, and that if the board wished to
censure or place people in contempt
they should do so on old residents, or
make il a personal matter on me II
they chose, and not place any obsta-
Gle in the way of these colonists, but
to assist them in every manner, as
they have come here to help build up
our county and make it prosperous.
AS far as l was concerned personally,
| was not doing any teaming of any
kind, and would much prefer to take
my teams and repair the roads than
ask them for any assistance.
| must admit that I was on Grand
Jury that did bring accusations against
several members of the Board of Su-
pervisors. What I did was performed
under the solemn obligations of my
oath, which l could not violate. The
accusations We're not for repairing
roads in wet weather. They are on
file with the court to whom We made
report, and can make answer for what
they are. What became of them l
cannot say, as my duties as Grand
Juror terminated on my discharge. AS
l hold my oath sacred, I divulged the
proceedings of that body to no one,
and Mr.. Morrison knows that better
than any one
l also admit that l have intentionally
not registered, and have several rea-
sons for SO doing. My principal rea-
son is that l vote upon principle and
nave voted the Populist ticket since it's
organization, but must acknowledge
that by fusion the principles of both
parties are absorbed in each other
For instance, if / vote the present
Populist ticket / advocate Democratic
principles, and if a Democrat voted the
present Democratic ticket he advocates
Populist principles. | am a protec-
ZIONIST and voted against some of the
principles Of the Republican party.
therefore it leaves me now without a
party and ticket
The faith of the majority of the
American people has been established
in their choice of the Chief Magistrate
or our nation for his impartial unpar-
tlsan, patriotic craftsmanship in the
past administration of his office, and
every true American citizen should by
his ballot or otherwise, show his ap-
probation or Endorsement of it.
If Mr.. Morrison is very desrous of
meeting me he knows where / live. /
would be pleased to see him at any
time. l was at Antelope. I looked
upon his countenance. and stood near
him in the hall and at other places as
Well
/ must also say that the candidates
who We're present at Fair Oaks that I
interviewed stated that Mr.. Morrison
did not use the word cur. AS to not
being gentleman / am not the judge,
but what constitutes that degree in
manhood Is my aim, and when l fail /
deserve censure
| very much regret this controversy,
for l always had a kindly feeling
for Mr.. Morrison as a man, and why
he should so odiously place me before
my neighbors is beyond my compre-
hension T. MCMILLAN.
Fair Oaks, Sacramento County.
The record-union., 1898-10-30
A STRANGERS FUNERAL.
Act by Sacramento
Sons of ST. George.

The remains of Arthur Jones, the
young Englishman who on Thursday
last was run over and killed by a train
at Elk Grove. were inferred in the City
Cemetery yesterday by the Jubilee
Lodge. Sons of st. George. Though
not a member of the order, the deceased
was an Englishman and stranger,
which was enough to warrant the in
terest taken in his case.
Services at the cemetery We're con-
Quoted by Rev A. B. Banks, pastor of
the First Baptist Church. The pail
bearers were members of the lodge. a
committee of the order was appointed
to communicate with the parents of the
deceased and notify them of his death.
The record-union., 1898-10-30

lie the bones of many of our sailors,
and the spot itself is now almost sa-
cred in the estimation Of our people.
A better plan would be to place around
the Maine a huge wall Of iron and fill
in with earth and cement, and on
that foundation then erect a monument
which will equal that celebrated mon
ument in New York Harbor called
Liberty Enlightening the World" "
Furthermore, there should never be
another battleship called the Maine.
LANDSMAN.
The record-union., 1898-10-30
EVERYBODY'S COLUMN.

Under this heading the Record Union"
Will publish short letters from corre-
spondents on topics Of interest to the
general public. The matter in these COM
munications VIII be understood to repre-
sent only the views of the writer's. All
communications must be accompanied by
the name of the writer, not for publica-
ton unless so desired. but as a guarantee
of good faith.-Eds
The record-union., 1898-10-30
Estate Of N. Greene Curtis.

T. j. Clunie was yesterday appointed
by Judge Johnson to administer on
81, ,165 belonging to the estate of the
late N Greene Curtis, property dis
covered since the settlement of the es-
tate. The appointment was made at
the request of Mrs. Curtis.
The record-union., 1898-10-30

For this sale we can offer none of the reasons
which generally given when merchandise is
sold at less than regular prices. We are not over
stocked in fact, tan jackets have sold extreme
ly well this season, and these ones intended
for this sale arc direct from manufacturer with
in the past few days. But there is demand for
these styles, and we desire to the attention of
buyers to our large Cloak Department by offering
special values in the most desirable garments.
Hence these telling values
LOT Jackets in strictly swell Fall styles,
including coverts, kerseys, whipcords, chevos and
meons Most of them silk and satin lined
and not few in rich shades of cerise and turquoise
taffeta some have velvet collars, with new braiding
cord effects, tailor stitched and plain coat style.
There are fly fronts with round and square
ners, also box coat REFERS. The coors are mostly
medium and light tans, cadet military, black royal,
new blue and covert mixtures A rare offering for
those wanting nobby Fall jacket.
The record-union., 1898-10-30
Battleship Maine.

Eds. "Record-Union' The scheme to
remove the wreck of the Maine from
the harbor of Havana is not likely to
succeed. In that wreck and around 1t
The record-union., 1898-10-30

A-F or morfIng. F-For artefnoon.
SUNDAY excepted. monday excepted.
T. H. GOODMAN. Gen. Pas. Agent.
PHILLIPS-JUDSON EXCURSIONS TO
Chicago and Boston. also for st. Louis.
New York, Philadelphia and all points in
the East. Lowest rate to Boston. Man
ayers and cars through: The great scenic
route. Special improved sleeping cars.
THURSDAYS ONLY
Leave Sacramento Has a. M G. ].
ELLIS. Agent, Southern Pacific Com
pany, Sacramento, will furnish proper
ticket. Berths should be reserved q few
days In advance: PHILLIPS-JUDSON
EXCURSION, 19 Montgomery street, San
Francisco
The record-union., 1898-10-30
Notice to TaxpayerS

THE TAXES ON ALL PERSONAL
property secured by real estate, and one
half Of the taxes on all real property, will
be due on the SECOND MONDAY IN
OCTOBER, 1898, and will be DELIN-
QUENT. ON THE LAST MONDAY IN
NOVEMBER next thereafter, at o'clock
p. m, and unless paid prior thereto. IS
per cent will be added to the amount
thereof, and If said one-half be not paid
before the LAST MONDAY IN APRIL
1899, at 6 o'clock p. M, an additional 5
per cent. will be added thereto. The re-
manning one-half of the taxes on real
property will be payable on and after the
FIRST MONDAY IN JANUARY, 1899
and will be DELINQUENT ON THE
LAST MONDAY IN APRIL NEXT
THEREAFTER. at o'clock p. m., and
unless paid prior thereto, 5 per cent. will
be added to the amount thereof
ALL TAXES MAY BE PAID AT THE
TIME THE FIRST INSTALLMENT IS
DUE IF SO DESIRED.
Taxes payable at the Courthouse,
Seventh and / streets, Sacramento
Sacramento, October 10, 1898.
F. II. JOHNSON.
Sheriff and Tax Collector
Arizona republican., 1898-05-18
But There is a Tense Situation in the Town
 of Manila.
General Merritt in Charge of the Relief Expedition Denies Newspaper Re- ports of Structures Made by
 Him Against the War Board.

Washington. The apprehension that Admiral Dewey patton Manila unfortunate inhabitants Manila tected small
 00O o00 soldiers 1000 indications that within 
 supplies urgently
 
 indications
 the wisdom and fairness of the 
 third capable ron Manila To endeavor half in view of the fact that there is
 General Merritt of position of his insufficient these publications did Merritt soldier they admitted Hughes member of his san number and better quality of soldiers
 Reports received little torpedo Wnow and that repairs shell along boiler panon the efficiency of the beat
Arizona republican., 1898-05-18
IF IT WILL ONLY BEHAVE ITSELF
Ii Must Not Interfere With the Military Campaign Against Cuba, and Must Not Annoy the Atlantic Seab0ard
 on the American Side.

1zThe official bulletin boards today failed yield 
    dispatch compatible with of there talk Of change in the naval brought   
 
  Caribbean
  Florida watch Spanish flying
  cities military  n il Considerable
   they suddenly 
  tions Captain Alger Tampa to join General Miles
Arizona republican., 1898-05-18
NOT PRISONERS OF WAR.

Madrid, May 17.-It is announced here in a dispatch from Havana that after the arrival of the Uncas off that port the two captured American news paper men were examined, and it is added that inquiry revealed the fact that they could not be considered as prisoners of war, but must be looked upon as spies, being as it is claimed, employed by the Cuban insurgents. It is further alleged that upon the pris oners were found revolvers. cart ridges and interesting documents. Advices received here confirm the re- port that MT. Freeman Halstead, correspondent, arrested at San Juan. was taken into custody while in the act of taking photographs of the for tifcations.
 A report is current here that the Spanish flotilla at Havana is about to make another Sortie.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-18
SUPPOSED SUNDAY FIGHT.
Heavy Cannonading Heard Of the
 Isle of Tcrtuga.

Copyrighted 1898 by the Associated
 Press.)
 Port Au Prince, May 17.-A grsat sensation was caused here by the ar rival today of the military command ant of the Isle of Tortuga. off the coast of Hayu and due north of Port Au Prince, near the entrance to the Wind ward Passage, who brought to the Haytian war department a report of what is believed to have been a naval engagement on Sunday.
 The commandant reached Port de Paix from the Isle of Tortuga in a canoe. He reported to the war office that throughout the whole of Sunday a very persistent cannonading had been heard east of the island and that from the duration and intensity there was a presumption that a very seri- GUS action had taken place.
 A thick fog at the time made it inn possible to distinguish any vessels that might have been engaged.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-18

American ship Saranac with a cargo of coal. The blockade of Manila is extremely rigid and several foreign ships have been refused admittance. The rebels are useless as allies of Admiral Dewey. They are utterly disunited, quite half of them being in favor of Spain.
 Cavite arsenal was found empty Col. Miguel of the artillery committed suicide because he discovered that the ammunition was non-existant. Cap tain-General Augusti is trying to con- ciliate the rebels and has authorized the establishment of native councils. The Archbishop of Manila, in a pas toral issued on the 9th instant, said: Christians, defend your faith against heretics who raise an insuperable bar Tier to your immortal souls, enslave the people, abolish crosses from cem- eteries, forbid pastors to perform bap tism, matrimony or funeral rites or to administer consolation or grant ab- solution"
 Pending the arrival of troops from the United States the Americans defer hostilities ashore.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-18
FROM HAVANA
Spanish Account of the Casualties ot
 San Juan.

(Copyrighted 1898 by the Associated
 Press.)
 Havana, May 17.-Inquiries made at the palace here show that Captain General Blanco was unwilling to re- ceive Lieutenant Brainerd of the United States navy, the special agent of the government Of the United States in the matter of a proposition to exchange Spanish prisoners for two newspaper men, Messrs. Thrah and Jones, because the general coD- sidered the lieutenant was not en- powered with sufficient authority. Therefore he simply accepted the docu- ments presented by the lieutenant and consulted with the Spanish govern ment on the subject An answer from Madrid has not yet been received
 There are saven American warshipe in sight oil Havana this afternoon. and rumor has it that the Spanish fleet is making for an important port ot the United States.
 The captain general of Porto Rico has cabled to Captain General Blanco saying that although the lombard ment of San Juan de Porto Rico took place at rife shot distance not a gun Spanish losses were only eighteen
Arizona republican., 1898-05-18
ADMIRAL CERVERA'S ADDRESS

Madrid May 17.-At Verde islands Admiral Cervea in of the Spanish squadron following the of his ships:
 After three nearing trouble but for American aid That underhanded thousand embarrassment believing
  ambition, in history of the world"
 "Spain" the admiral war; proved everything selfrespeng something belonged Spaniards
 
 
 their rights trusfu God who will will aid I enon discipline during the have reorganization which will often trying urge you display is n
 I you to battle hava confidence in your Spain today is the Spain all Espana Key! La
Arizona republican., 1898-05-18
MOVEMENT AGAINST CUBA.
The Assignment of General Shafter to
 the Fifth Army Corps.

Tampa, Fla, May 17.-No official eral Wade to Chickamauga or of the placing of Major-General William A. Shafter, in command of the Fifth army corps, is expected here before tomor- change in the command. General Wade, who left here on Sunday to se- lect camping grounds for the volun- teer troops, ordered to Florida, prob ably will return here tonight and as soon as formal orders from Washing ton are received he will turn over his command to General Shafter.
 The assignment of General Shafter to the command of the Fifth corps, which embraces two-thirds of the en- tire regular army of the United States, is received with satisfaction by both officers and men The regular troops eral Shafter's reputation as a fighter leads the men to believe that their work will be cut out for them from the start General Wade will take to Chickamauga with him his entire staff, including Lieuteh-nts Almy and Read, L1eutenant-Col Arthur McAr- thur and Major D. D. Wheeler.
 Arrangements have been practically concluded for the placing of thirteen regiments of volunteers which will be Included in the Seventh army corps under Major-General Fitzhugh Lee at Lakeland and Dade City, at least until the troops at Tampa are moved. The water supply, which has been the cause of much annoyance at Tampa, is abundant at Lakeland
 Lieutenant Rowan, who accompa- nied the Leyden expedition to Cuba and succeeded in reaching General Garcia's headquarters, will leave for Washington tonight, where he will report to Adjutant-Genera1 Corbin Major-General Wheeler, commanding the cavalry division, will establish his headquarters at West Tampa tomor- TOW.