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A COLORADO CHARACTER.
One Of the Numerous Stories Told
About Millionaire Strattou.

/
Probably no town of its size has as
many very rich men as Colorado
| Springs. Col They have million
aires to burn" said a gentleman who
recently visited there. TO a Chicago
| Times Herald" reporter.
| Colorado Springs is the home of W.
s. Stratton. the man who few years
| ago was at work with a jackplane,
earning a scanty living. but who now
is the posseSsor of anywhere from $15,-
100000 to $20.0000O0'' said my friend.
'Stratton does not have the appearance
of man borne down with a weighty
pocketbook; much Of the time he goes
about in clothes a tramp might object
to. When he had, in a couple of years
cleaned up the paltry sum of $4,000
OO0-or 100000 a year-himself and
family thought they would like vaca-
ton. They concluded to make trip
| to California. The next day Stratton
went TO Denver on business. His
banker had notified him that he had
made mistake of a quarter of a mill
ion in his bank account. He had
that much more in the bank than he
though he had. Upon investigation he
discovered that he had sent the bank a
check for that amount, just taken from
the sale of a mine, which he had not
noted. That matter cleared up. Mr.
Stratton thought he would see about
getting tickets for the California trip.
AS usual he had on a rather shabby
suit.
Have you got a bargain in tickets
to California;" asked Stratton.
Tho lori ,-af,t1fyf
and concluded that a hobo had dropped
in to get out of the sun.
Not to-day; we may have one to-
morrow
We'll you sell tickets to California
don't you?"
Certainly; but we have no job lot
on hand at present"
How much is a ticket to San Fran
cisco?"
The clerk told him,
Let me see, / shall have to take
along several people, servants, you
know. Guess you had better give me
nine tickets
While the clerk was staring at him
Stratton was struck with a new idea.
by the way, how much will a spe-
cial car cost? / like to go as comfort
ably as possible when l travel Yes,
/ guess I'll have a special car How
much will ii cost?"
The man told him. 1t was a large
sum.
That's all right. Look here, I'm
going to stop a month or six weeks. and
guess I'll sleep in the special. How
much more will that cost % He was
told 'All right. I'll take that car
for six weeks. Got a blank check?
The clerk handed him one. 1t was
filled out and handed to the clerk, who
said: Il know all about Mr.. Stratton,
but I don't know that you are Mr.;
s5tratton."
At that moment Banker Moffett
passed by. Stratton called out, Come
in here, Moffett." He came in. Am
/ Stratton?" You are" Il thought
so, but this clerk had his doubts Thank
you"
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The other day prisoner was brought
to the bar in one Of the Federal Courts
of the Indian Territory He was told
that he could have his choice of Jail
or a penitentiary sentence.
Judge" said he, let me go to the
penitentiary. For Gods sake, don't
send me back to that JAIL"
AT Ardmore the space between two
brick buildings is inclosed by walls
across the front and rear of the lot A
roof partially covers the Enclosure The
gable ends are open, and a driving rain
or snoWstorm vets the interior. The
mud Of the dirt floors is often ankle
deep. Such is one of the United States
jails Of the Territory. Under this shed
and in the mud the Federal prisoners
awaiting trial are herded by guards,
who patrol the front and rear day and
night.
At South McAlester is the second OF
these national disgraces. 1t is a stone
building fifty feet wide by about eighty
feet long. The sides Of the building
are without openings of any kind In
one end is door. In the opposite end
are two windows The only air that
can enter is by the door and the two
W iHQoWS Mcil anu WOUlGH pTiSOIcIS
are confined in this stone building. Re-
Gently the number thus housed was 176.
The smell that comes from the inte-
rior is such that few persons can ap-
proach the door without being sick
ened.
AT Muscogee is the third of the Ter
ritory jails. A fire destroyed the old
building in use, and a new structure,
crude for such purposes, but marked
Improvement on the other two jails, is
now in use. These three places, two
Of them without counterparts in the
whole country, are employed to hold
between 700 and 800 prisoners, either
awaiting trial or under sentence They
are the only jails for population of
100000 white people. After the first of
the year the Federal courts will super
sede the Indian courts, and the three
jais may serve as we'll for the Indian
population. To keep the TOO or 800 pris-
oners within these black holes the
United States pays $4,000 a year to
jailers and keepers. Washington Cor
respondence ST. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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The Answers-to-Qu Queries. man had
been sitting at his desk absorbed IN
thought He was wondering what ques-
ton he would put to himself and pro-
coed to answer in order to fill out his
column. and was in the act Of reach
ing for an encyclopedia when the door
opened and q man walked in.
The caller was of medium hight and
slightly built. His face was pale, his
piercing black eyes We're bloodshot, his
clothes were torn and he appeared to
be laboring under intense excitement.
Are you the man that answers the
questions and decides the disputed
points?' he said.
That's what / am supposed to do,
replied the man at the desk, though
of course"
You're the one I want to see," in
terrupted the other, fixing his glittering
eyes upon him. "Sit still, siri Don't
mova: 1 have been thrown out of three
newspaper offices this morning for ask
ing a simple question, and l am going
to have il answered now or there'll be
blood shed! Now, sir!''-and he whip
ped out a revolver of the largest size
and pointed it straight at the head Of
the terrified man in the chair-'1 want
to know the exact moment when the
twentieth century will begin."-Chica-
go Tribune.
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The Army OMcer in Charge of the
Yukon Relief Expedition.

The man selected by the War Depart
ment to have charge of the relief ex-
pedition to Klondike is Captain David
l.. Brainerd of the subsistence depart
ment of the. United States Army. He Is
well fitted for the duties in the case,
and will, no doubt, carry the work
through with success and with credit
to the Government. He enlisted in the
army as a private and distinguished
himself in his army life in the West.
He was second in command in the
Greedy Arctic expedition in 1881, and
through his heroic work and active care
he helped the starving members of that
Inflated party
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to which he bears letters of the Govern
ment over which he is chosen to preside.
Sanford B. Dole is very modest, very
practical and a very sensible man. He
despises fuss and feathers, and cares
nothing for ceremonial or display. He
will be far better pleased to leave his
ship. as do other travellers, go to his
hotel. for few hours, and depart for
Washington without any firing of guns
or the strut Of militia Generals in his be-
half. OF course the. city and the State
officials might we'll enough call and pay
their respects to a distinguished visitor
such as he will be; but beyond that
nothing is called for by tie incident OF
his f1ving visit.
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AN Awfu' Thing"

A certain man whose wife had re-
Gently got angry and gone away to
live with her mother, was met by a
friend. who, in apparent sympathy. ac-
coste6 him thus:
Man. jamie, this is an awful thing
that has befa'en you. It's a great
peety that your wife has game an left
YOU"
Deed, man." quoth Jamie, She'll
dae waur than that yet
What waur can she dae than that ?''
anxiously inquired his friend.
Shell come back again" replied
Jamie ruefully.-Pearsons Weekly.
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BEAM AND MOTE.

English reform societies have Of late
been much agitated over lynchings and
whitecap outrages in the United States,
and not so long ago they sent over a
committee to investigate matters and
report how far English effort could be
made to correct these evils. But here
we have news of whitecap
outrage in the very heart of
England. A community turned
out the other night a large body
Of people In DISCUSSES, who took couple
who We're outraging the moral sense of
the town, trotted them some time
through the icy waters of creek, then
cut off their hair, and after giving them
fiogging warned them to depart be-
tween two days. That is the Southern
Indiana system to dot. The English
reform committees Will kindly oblige by
reading the fable about the mote and
the BEAM
The record-union., 1898-01-17

The opponents of annexation of Ha-
wall do not tire of misrepresenting.
The latest scare they have attempted
to work up is that annexation means
the re- establishment of slavery in this
country. Was anything ever more alb
surd? When Hawaii comes under the
American system it is with the consti-
tutional inhibition of involuntary SER
vitude in full force and effect. Nor can
any system of peonage be for moment
tolerated under our laws. If the con-
tract systems alleged to be enslaving a
portion of the residents of the islands
now are found to be in force, and hav-
ing that effect, annexation will wipe
them out with a single sweep. The
cause Of the opposition is hard put
when resort has to be made to such ar
gument as this latest advanced.
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The Government has ordered a post
ponement of that Yukon relief expedi-
ton. That is we'll. 1t would have been
better never to have ordered 1t. The
next time the officers of the Washington
take anything for granted upon the
representations of yellow journalism.
1t would be an act of supreme justice
to charge the costs thus far incurred 10
the sheets which worked up the excite
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The germs of consump-
ton are everywhere.
There is no way but to
fight them.
If there is a history of
weak lungs in the family,
this fight must be constant
and vigorous.
You must strike the dis
ease, or it will strike you.
At the very first sign of
failing health take SCOTS
Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil
with Hypophosphites,
1t gives the body power to
resist the germs of consump-
ton.
SOC. and $780, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists. New York
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A PRESIDENTS VISIT.

San Francisco is sweating over the
question, How shall we receive Presi-
dent Dole OF the Hawaiian Republic?'
Leave it to the President himself,
friends. He will prefer to be left alone,
to travel as an unofficial individual, and
10 make himself officially prominent only
when he reaches our nations Capital,
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Clean Mistaken.

This watch" began the man.
Yes" interrupted the matchmaker,
seizing it and rapidly opening it. Il
see: it wants thorough cleaning.
and
Why roared the man, that's the
new watch my wife bought here yes
terday. and | want to exchange 1t for
a larger size"
.Oh--all-um-yes Certainly, sir, .
mumbled the matchmaker. London
Fun
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When found by the Schley relief party
Brainerd and his two SeTgeants could
no longer stand. They We're complete
ly exhausted, and could not have lived
forty eight hours longer. The Govern
ment reports of the expedition speak in
highest terms of the bravery of these
men, and especially of Captain Brain
erd. 1t is expected the relief expedi-
ton will reach the mining regions early
in February.
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For precisely three days to this date
the American public has not had sim
gle word from either CoS8sett or Fitz-
simmons. Praise be given to God!
Let it be devoutedly wished that their
clanking tongues are paralyzed..
The record-union., 1898-01-17

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE
of California, County of Sacramento
In the matter of the estate of MARY
MUIR, deceased. Notice is hereby given
that FRIDAY. the 21st day of January,
1898, at 10 O'Clock a. m. of said day and
the courtroom of said court at the Court
house, in the city of Sacramento, County
of Sacramento and State of California
has been appointed as the time and place
for proving the will of said Mary Muir,
deceased, and for hearing the application
of George d. Boyd for the issuance to
him of letters testamentary thereon.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
court this 7th day of January, 1898.
(Seal3 w. B. HAMILTON. Clerk
BY e. S. Wachhorst Deputy Clerk.
White & Seymour Attorneys for Petit
Endorsed: Filed January Z, 1885,
w. B. HAMILTON, Clerk
BY E. s. Wachhorst. Deputy. jaS-10t
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
OF GEORGE MACK, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, Charles Grafmiller, administra-
tor of the estate of George Mack. de-
ceased, to the creditors of, and all per-
sons having claims against the said de-
ceased, to exhibit them, with the neces-
sary vouchers, within four months after
the first publication of this notice, to the
Miller & Brown, No. 1857 J street, Sac
ramento City. the same being the place
for the transaction of the business of the
said estate in the said county of Sacra-
mento. State of California.
CHARLES GRAFMILLER,
Administrator of the estate of George
Mack, deceased.
Dated January 10, 1898.
Miller 6. Brown. Attorneys for Estate.
ja10-5tM
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ment, and to collect the bill-were that
procedure possible.
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A coachman may not attend church,
but he drives a good many others
there.
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One little hand bill can promise more
than the whole circus can perform.
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These publications are sent either by
Mail or Express to agents or single SUBJ
scribers with charges prepaid. All Post
masters are agents.
The best advertising mediums thu
Pacific Coast
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STATE HOUSE HOTEL
Corner Tenth and Sts, Sacramento

BOARD AND ROOM. 81 % TO 81 PER
day Meals. 25c.
Accommodations first-class. Free bus
to and from Motel. W. j. ELDER. Mgr
THE BELVIDERE HOTEL,
1923 Sixth street.
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT: NO
Chinese employed or patronized. We so
lcit your patronage First~class table
Low rates.
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SACRAMENTO RANK

TIE OLDEST SAVINGS BANK IN
the city. corner Fifth and streets, Sac
ramento. Guaranteed capital, $500, 900:
paid up capital gold coin, S400. 900; re-
serve fund, So, OO0 term and ordinary de-
posts. s., 224 931 so; loans on real estate
January l. 1897, S2,6S5. 761 %. Terms and
in January and July. Money loaned upon
real estate only. Information furnished
upon application to
w P. COLEMAN, President.
Ed r Hamilton, Cashier.
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Entered at the Postoffice at Sacramento
as second-claSS matter.
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THE WEEKLY UNION.

TWELVE PAGES.
is the cheapest and most desirable Home,
News and Literary Journal published on
the Pacific Coast.
The Weekly Union, per year. 90
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THE GOOD TOWN.

San Jacinto Sun. A good town is one
in which the farmers spend money with
the home merchants the laborer spends
the money earned with the local trades
man, and the feeling and good viii of
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THE SADDLE ROCK
RESTAURANT AND OYSTER HOUSE

FIRST CLASS HOUSE IN EVERY RE-
spect. Ladies dining-room separate
Open day and night. BUCHANAN & CAR
RAGHER, Proprietors. No. 1913 Second
street. between J and h. Sacramento.
N1AISON FAURE.
RESTAURANT DE FRANCE, 427 K
street formerly near Golden Eagle Hoo
teD Family Orders. Banquets and We'd
ding Parties speciality.
l. FAURE. Proprietor.
TURCLU HOTEL,
500 h Street.
CONDUCTED ON THE EUROPEAN
plan; strictly first class: hot and cold
baths free to guests; electric cars pass
the door. FRANK MEYER, Prop.
WINDSOR HOTEL.
The Best Family and Transient Hotel
In the city. Table second to none. Prices
reasonable. Electric cars pass the door,
Eighth and ] streets. PETER FLAHER-
TY, Proprietor.
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PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK

PLUPLEN MFINUS DAMN.
sacramento, Cal.
PAID up cap .'.s15o'0OO
Reserve and 100000
DIRECTORS:
Wn. Beckman, J. i. Huntoon,
VIM. Johnston, Il. j. Croly,
Geo NJ. Hayton,
Loans made on real estate. Interest paid
semi-annually-
VIM BECKMAN, President.
George w. Lorenz, Secretary.
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RECORD UNION TELEPHONES.
(Sunset)
Editorial Rooms 131
DuSiueSS OHlce bldCh Aol
{CapitaL)
Editorial Rooms ACCOMPLISHMENTS. 40
Business Office ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 125
The sun., 1898-08-25
American Girl.

According to O despatch from Chicago
somebody in that town has given mouth to
project for raising, by means OF eubecrip-
tions OF women and girls. fund for the
purpose OF building battleship to be called
the American Girl. A few days ago couple
OF boys came to this town from the West
with scheme for building battleship by
means OF childrens subscriptions. Tho
Navy Department has already been put to
considerable trouble to return subscrip-
tions sent to It for the construction Of q
ship to replace The Maine. In short, the
clanking Of endless chains is heard all over
the country.
Now the patriotic impulses which inspire
these enthusiastic plans and contributions
are entirely worthy Of respect, but It should
be understood that the United States Coy
ernment builds or buys It's own ships, is
perfectly able to do 80, and 10 not dependent
upon aims. The tariff and the internal rev.
enue are the preferred contributors to the
fund for battleships, and In one way or an
other we all pay.
Even were the eleemosynary ship to be
built, the name, the American Girl, could
not be accepted. The army can never al
low that name to be monopolized by the
navy. Wellesley or Smith would be moro
In accord with the system Of nomenclature
adopted by the Navy Department In the
case OF the Harvard and Yale.
The sun., 1898-08-25
From Ocean to ocsnn.
From ne POrtEand or,nonfnn

TTOIN us EOTuuUu OTeOOhtdn.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 11.-If President Mckinley
heeds the many representations that are coming to
him from nearly every portion Of tho United States
he will instruct the Peace Commissioners who will
frame the treaty between the United States and Spain
to insist upon clause which will retain the Philip
pines for this Government. Nearly every ono that
comes to Washington from any part Of the country
says that sentiment ia growing rapidly in favor OF
tanning the Philippines. People looking at tho
question with the view that they necessary TO
commercial prosperity In the Pacino.
tits n curious coincidence that some conservatives
20 just half way on the matter Of territorial acquisi-
ton. They want everything in the Western hemis-
phere. but object to tho Philippines The facts
that humane Government established in any of
these islands will result in great good to the United
States; buildingup great commerce. and when the
Nicaragua Canal is cut through and our ships are
sailing from Now York TO Manila, touching at all the
intermediate points, the people will wonder why
there was opposition to the acquisition OF the Phil
iDpinen,
The sun., 1898-08-25
The sixth arasuAOhuuottO in CharIs,t0u.

To THE EDITOR OF THE sUN-SIr: sec that Col.
woodward Of the Sixth Massachusetts, Regiment tries
to defend his men for their conduct In Charleston,
q. O.. when the command passed through that city
in July. and intmGtes the prejudice OF the citizens
on account Of the fact that he had one oolorsd
pany. Twas in Charleston on business when Col
WoodwATd's regiment passed through. and want to
say that II there was one company in the mob that
behaved itself II was the colored company and this
fact was noted by the Mayor and citizens, and com.
mentSd upon fSvorably. The rank and nle generally
acted like hoodums. and terroriEod women and chill
dren during the forty hours Of their stay some
OF the acts saw myself, and nafTate them here and
demand 70 know tf Col. Woodward denies them;
Drunkenness Of ofncofs and men on the streets
and pRrading ip COMPANY with colored prostitutes
q Taking possession Of street cars and declining 10
rofreahmentA " ~
8; Invading private houses, demanding to be fed.
ana insulting helplese women and children,
g. Resisting the police and eurainR the CITY ofhoera
who tried TO put stop to their AWeSs acts And aots
petty thievery and plundeI4nR.
Ihere arg other acts that saw and only heaitAts
70 put In this letter because 20 do 90 Wonld inst
your readera II tho Sixth M1sSaehusettS was half
astonRh In Porto Rico as In ChArlesfon then jod
ciplined riotous. and vulgar mob Il has been nsySr
itself TO try these officers by and iosatS
the cause OF Its being so disgraced. am Northern
ATLANTA, Aug. I8. ~
The sun., 1898-08-25
The TranspOrts and the Philippines.

The instructions Just telegraphed by the
War Department to Gen. MERRITT direct
him to send back to San Francisco all the
transports not Immediately needed for his
command.
This Is suggestive order. II there were
aprospect that any part Of Gen. MERRrTT's
army would cease to be needed In the Phil
ippines during several weeks or even months
to come, we should hardly expect this
call for the return Of the transports.
If, for example, there were the slightest
likelihood that part Of our army OF the
Philippines could be spared before New
Years Day, would all the transports now be
ordered home?
Everything, It seems to us, points To ar-
rangements for occupying the Philippines
In great force for long time. Day by day
tho view Of the Administration, like that
Of the people, as it seems to us,
dwells moro and more upon the ad-
vantages of this group to us. The
chances are that more troops will go to the
Philippines before any come back, and that
when the transports return empty they or
others will go out laden with regulars for
permanent garrlsons before they bring
away any volunteers to be mustered out.