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The record-union., 1898-04-23
A GREAT NEED.

We need a cable, or two cables for
that matter, in case one becomes dis
abled, from the Farallone Islands TO
San Francisco. The distance to the
foot of Market street is about thirty
five miles, to Point Reyes about eight
cen miles, to Point Bonita, in Marin
County, about twenty miles. These dis
tances we give approximately, but, rel
atively, they win serve our purpose.
This cable line, OF double one, ought to
relate the Farallones to the nearest
land from which ordinary lines can lead
to San Francisco, as indeed they do
now
The immense value of such cables,
say one leading to Point Reyes, and
one to Halfmoon Bay-to secure shelv-
ing landing beaches and freedom from
deep-channel currents, and to avoid
danger from anchOrag ges-has long
been recognized. AS the islands lie so
far seaward, they constitute the most
westward weather report station we
could have. Observation from the Far
allones sweeps the up and down coast
as far as it is possible for instruments
to search distance and overcome the
rotundity of the earth by hight Of sta
ton.
AS maritime signal station, the
islands would be invaluable in an
nouncing the approach Of ships and re-
porting calls of distress from vessels
needing assistance. But just now we
see for the FaraIlones still greater use
fulness as a news station. No war
ship or fleet of torpedo boats can ap-
proach San Francisco without being
discovered from these islands, fully
twenty to thirty miles away, from an
observatory Of proper oltitude.
1t is not necessary to do more than
call attention to this new value Of fhe
islands to emphasize the Importance Of
speedily laying the necessary cable or
cables. So great is the value Of such
work that San Francisco could well
afford in her own behalf to take hold of
the matter and promote it to early con-
clusiOn, if, indeed, her maritime inter-
ests might not do the work out Of hand.
But the subject is one that should ad-
dress the prudence of the Federal Gov
ernment very strongly, and move it to
have secure such an admirable sea sig
nal station. 1t would make it possible
with such an addition TO the signal and
reporting service to observe q ship in
fair weather when fully sixty miles dis
tant from the water front of San Fran
cisco, and that is an advantage, as has
been pointed out, of the greatest pos
sible value.
The record-union., 1898-04-23
MORE wINDMILLS.
Several More School Districts Will
Beautify Their Grounds.

County superintendent of Schools
Howard has received notice from the
Trustees of Lee and Point Pleasant
School Districts that they have put up
Windmills to irrigate the trees and
shrubbery in the school yards and also
from Alabama District that it has put
up a windmill and tank. At present
Jackson District is the banner one of
the county in the trees planted and
care taken of the grounds, but some of
the other districts will crowd it hard
in another year or two
superintendent Howard made an offer
to the districts of the county to Contri-
butte to the cost of every windmill and
pump put up by them in order to irri-
gate and beautify the school grounds,
and if they continue to put up mills he
will have to take trip to Klondike to
recuperate his finances
The record-union., 1898-04-23
BLANCO AND SAGASTA'S CUM
MING.

Perhaps the strongest, certainly what
the remarks of Sagasta to the Cortes,
and in the f1amboyant proclamation Of
Captain General Blanco, is that in
which they declare that the United
States, with hypocritical mien. clamor
for the close of an insurrection in Cuba
which the self-same United States Iro-
voked and maintains.
Now, that is very hard saying If
thy in Europe for the Spanish cause.
Unhappily, in a large part of Europe,
it will be taken as true. Statesmen and
diplomats will understand its mendac-
ity, but the masses will not, since they
are not given the news as it is dis
pensed to the people of our own coun-
try. They get but little American
news at best, and never anything in
detail
This roaring by Sagasta and Blanco,
however, will be widely published in
Europe. The cunning Spaniard can be
trusted for that. But since this insult
has been cast into the American face,
let Spain be asked something about
her buccaneers, pirates and freeboot-
ers who for centuries have spoiled
other countries, stirred up insurrec-
tribes, robbed and piilaged from the
southernmost point of South Amer
lea northward into every spot where
the cutthroats and robbers dared to 60
It is very true, indeed, that the in
surgents have recruited their forces to
some extent from among adventurous
| Americans. who have slipped into the
island to enlist in the service of the
rebels But this Government has ex-
pended millions of money in attempt
! ing to head off these fellows We have
done police duty upon the Cuban coast
for Spain that she ought to have done
for herself, but failed to even attempt
| For every filibuster she has overhauled
we have caught two Tor every expe-
dition she has headed off we have throt-
| tied three
| These are the facts. Eoth Rlanco and
/ Sagasta know that at no time since the
outbreak of the present insurrection
| has a Cuban port been closed. All have
| been open for the ingress of passenger
carriers. Men have been free to come
and go. If some of those going in
| lawfully and without hindrance have
skipped into the interior and united
with Garcia and Gomez, Spain has only
her own incapacity 10 blame for it.
The record-union., 1898-04-23
WAR SPECULATIONS.

How long the war Of to-day will con-
unue no man can tell. But however
long, it will not be possible for the
younger men and women of this time
to gain full knowledge of what war
means, since the present contest will
not be brought home to our very doors,
as was that in which Americans warred
against each other upon their native
soil.
The war with Spain will be prose-
cuted upon the sea and upon the island
of Cuba We do not anticipate that
there will be any assaults upon our
coast of any special Importance. Spain's
navy will be too far from a base of
supply to make any signal impression
by assault upon our seaports.
The modern fighting ship is wonder
full construction, but it is in constant
need of an essential reasonably near
the point of supply of which it must
remain A battleship or a cruiser dis
tant from coal supply stations is at such
serious disadvantage, that it may be
said to be a positive element of weak
ness. No modern warship is a good
sailer. Few of them can be navigated
under sail at all, and fewer still are
fitted with sailing appliances worth the
naming.
Coal having been placed by the Unit
cd fI1o CT n
will be unable to restock her stations
near to Cuban waters, except at the
risk Of interception of her colliers, and
to such interception the American
cruisers will give especial attention.
The United States naval arm in this
conflict thus has a decided advantage
that counts largely in favor of our
arms. We will be able to supply our
ships with fuel with comparative ease
and at many and widely separated
points.
We will be able to prevent the coaling
of Spanish ships, certainly to stop a re-
plenishment of coaling stations, on the
Cuban Coast, and thus cripple the en-
emy more than by actual engagements.
In fact, we do not look forward to the
war being one of many battles at sea-
Avoidance, strategy, blockade, starva-
ton and wrecking of the merchant ma
rine will more characterize the sea
campaign than any other features.
There will be some torpedo boat as
saults, but these will of necessity be
near shore or off ports Of retreat. AL
ready the dispatches advise us that the
engineers of Spain's torpedo flotilla in
the Cape Verde Islands are mutinous
because they fear to go upon the high
seas with their swift, but in one re-
spect frail craft. The story may be a
canard, but we place considerable faith
! in it, because behind it is that fact that
! the torpedo boat or torpedo boat de-
stroyer is menace to itself on the high
/ seas.
The record-union., 1898-04-23
STORIES OF RELIEF.
Two Letters to Mrs. Pinkham.

Mrs. JOHN WILLIAMS, Englishtown,
N. j., writes:
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:--I cannot be-
gin to tell you how l suffered before
taking your remedies. was so weak
that l could hardly walk across the floor
without falling. 1 had womb trouble
and such a bearing-down feeling also
suffered with my back and limbs, pain
in womb, Inflammation of the bladder,
piles and indigestion. Before l had
taken one bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound felt a great deal
better, and after taking two and one
half bottles and half box of your
Liver Pills / was cured. If more would
take your medicine they would not
have to suffer so much"
Mrs. JOSEPH PETERSON, 513 East st. ,
Warren, Pa, writes:
''DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I have suf-
fered with womb trouble over fifteen
years. l had Inflammation, enlarge
ment and displacement of the womb.
/ had the backache constantly, also
headache. and was so dizzy. had
heart trouble, it seemed as though my
heart was in my throat at times chok-
ing me. l could not walk around and
could not lie down, for then my heart
would beat so fast l would feel as
though I was smothering. I had to
sit up in bed nights in order to breathe.
was so weak I conld not do any
thing.
81 have now taken several bot
ties of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta Bile
Compound. and used three pack
ages of Sanative Wash, and can say
/ am perfectly cured. do not think
/ could have lived long if Mrs. Pink
hams medicine had not helped me. J"
The record-union., 1898-04-23
Weather Reports.

The Weather Bureau report shows
the highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday to have been rs and Al de-
grees, with gentle southerly and north
ly winds and clear weather prevailing.
The barometrical readings at a. m.
and 5 p. m. yesterday were 3O23 and
3016 inches, respectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were SO and 51
degrees, and one year ago to-day 20
and A degrees.
The average temperature was 62, and
the normal 60, showing yesterday to
have been 2 degrees warmer than usu-
al for the 22d day of April.
The record-union., 1898-04-23

There is exceeding wisdom in the or
ders of the War and Naval Depart
ments that no news shall be given out
to the press concerning movements or
of their execution. OF course, it is wise.
To give to the papers advance state
ments would mean to publish to the
enemy the plans of our campaign. But
what will the yellow journals do now,
poor things? Why manufacture War
and Naval Department news, of course.
They do not propose to let the nimble
nickel escape them.
The record-union., 1898-04-23

tce. Now comes war, and let it be
prosecuted with such energy and swift
ness that it shall forever remain a rec
ord to the credit of honestly won
Deaca
The record-union., 1898-04-23
Will Admitted to Probate.

In the matter of the estate of Paul
Paulson, deceased. Judge Johnson yes
terday admitted the will to probate,
with Peter Paulson rs executor with
out bonds. Appraisers A. j. Peck,
Henry Cook and John E. Nevin.
The record-union., 1898-04-23

Vienna is going to turn moral, too.
The ballet corps at the Imperial Opera
house has received orders to wear
"roomy white silk stockings" over its
tights hencefOrth
The record-union., 1898-04-23

To those given to dealing with the
mystical there will be significance in
the fact that an American ship fired
the first gun and made the first cap
ture in this war It is a good sign.
The record-union., 1898-04-23

Keep it in mind that this is not a
war of hatred. We battle with Spain
not for hate of her, but because we
abhor her methods, and we love hu-
manity. We sought justice and mercy
from her for her own. She denied both,
and we intervene, and intervening pre-
sent to the world one of the noblest
and greatest of all examples Of unset
fishness and self-sacrifice.
The record-union., 1898-04-23
Weather Forecast.

Northern CaIifornia-Fair Saturday;
continued warm weather; northerly wlnds
IN the interior; westerly on the coast.
The record-union., 1898-04-23

The one voice of the men of America
to-day must be. and it is: Stand by the
country and the flag. Our cause is
just; we have exhausted all the arts
of peace to preserve it and secure JUS
The record-union., 1898-04-23

Corn is not to be gathered in the
blade, but in the ear.
The record-union., 1898-04-23

1t is a strange coincidence that the
ultimatum of the United States to
Spain, really the first note of war,
should have been resolved upon on the
anniversary of the battle of Lexing-
ton, when our forefathers struck for
liberty.
The record-union., 1898-04-23
UNDERTAKERS.

E. M kANANAGH,
Undertaken and Funeral Director.
No. OIL STREET. EMBALMING A
speciality. Office open day and night. Tel
sphone. Sunset GAG. red: Capital. sOA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-01

The most magnificent tomb in the world
Is deemed to be the palace Temple of Kar-
cak, occupying space Of uine acres, or
twice that Of st. Peters at Rome. The tenn
pie space is poets dream of gigantic COL
umns. beautiful courts and wondrous ave-
Inues OF sphinxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-01
The "NnpoIcOn" HoOdoO.
From the Chicago Pest


Inc misfortunes which have oyertaken
our dashing young townsman, Joseph Lei
ter, are, in a sense, to be deeply deplored.
Mr. Letter has shown himself in the past
man of great generosity and charitable
impulse, who has given freely to all phian-
thropfc projects, and we believe that if he
had cleared S5,oO0,000 not less than 81 900
900 would have found the way into the cof-
fers of benevolent institutions For this
spirit of generosity we have admired Mr..
Letter, and for this we greatly regret the
failure of his schemes. But we knew
months ago, wher he was hailed as "a
Napoleon that he doomed. From the
moment that a man. whether in military
or civil life. as fiancier, statesman, litter
ateur. solder or explorer is visited with
TINS name his fate is clearly written his
Waterloo looms in the distance and the
Wellingtons and the Blrchers are closing
in around him. The Napoleon never
seems to know when he has had enough of
good thing He is not content with an
Austerlitz, Jena, a Marengo; the SHOWS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-01
Boys Knee Pants Wash Suits.

Hundreds OF Boys Galatea
Suits, in a variety Of coiored
combinations, made with the
Saks snap ard style. Suits that
have been 81, S225 and $3.50.
Rather than in
vent tory one ho n 40
all Ne . mark them > Il o4S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-01

Madras and Percale Neglige Shirts. in
new and neat patterns full gusseted all
over; separate pair of cuffs to match with
each shirt. punching of regular I5c and
81 values-to close out quickly 40.
Mems Woven Madras Neglige Shirts all
exclusive patterns, with collars and pair
Of cuffs to match. Extra good 30
Shirts at 81 .25-NOW. Zo0C.
Mems Hlack and Tan Half Hose fast
colors, and the quality that sells Il >
everywhere at 2oc.-NOW. Ii DC
Lot of Collarless Night Shirts. made of
extra quality of muslin, and trimmed with
very narrow edging; long enough and
wide enough: all sizes. Worth 40.
Lot II Imitation Gryot Suspenders. equal
to the genuine in strength and con- n e.
venience. Worth 25c.-for. Dc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-01
Mems Furnishings

Mems regular 95c. Balbriggan Underwear;
shirts with French neck, pearl but
tons and long and short sleeves > D.
for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Z0Ce
Mems regular 60c. and Csc. Colored Bal
briggan Underwear, in Blue, Pink and Sal
mon; the shirts have pearl buttons, French
neck; drawers have double Otis gussets,
finished with overlooked seams,
suspender tapes and pearl buttons. DE-
Tecks and Fourth hands. made up in
fancy silks; latest shapes; many
patterns to choose from; regular = D.
Soc. grade for .S.................. AoYAo
Lot of Mems regular b0c. Silk Band
Bows. proper shaped and very attractive
assortment of patterns. Regular o.
soc. Bows for. .................... AONss
Another lot of Mems Silk Band Bows;
also choice patterns and proper p
shapes. Worth 25c.-for. II OG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-01

and trackless forests of Russia invite
him, the whole world seems too easy for
his field Of operations. And so the Ma
poleon' goes recklessly on to his overthrow
and his Waterloo. We reiterate that we
mourn for Mr.. Letters misfortune But
when the gallant Napoleon was struggling
with p. ID. Wellington and Seayerns
Butcher. why did Levi Z. Grouchy fail to
cooperate with his battahons? Thus doth
history repeat itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-01

Lower than the lowest
Mems 1-piece Bathing Suits.
for 60c.
Mems and Boys Bathing
Tights. for 10c.
Navy Blue Jerseys, worth
$3.50, for $1.75.
Fancy Alternating Stripe Jer-
seys, for 81. 4S.
Mems Sailor Collar Sweaters,
in al lcolory, for 7bc.
Mems Cotton Sweaters, pine
apple effect, for &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-01

Uncle John-"Young Manning makes a
good deal better husband than 1 ever had
any idea he would
Aunt Maria-"What are you talking
about? Men never make good husbands;
good husbands are made only by women.
Boston Transcript.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-01
A Formula bic Weapon.

From Puck. -
Sam Cooking at machete)-"Dat's one
OBJ dem Cuban matchits whatebbah yo'
call dem"
Pete-"Itd be er handy ting in pokah
game eff yo' cud carry 1t in yo' Shoe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-01
More sacrifices in
Ladies' Shoes.

those that we offered yesterday
and these that are greater
bargains-for tomorrow.
80 pairs OF Ladies' Hand-sewed Black
and Tan Wei Kid OK
s. g.; s,s: I'D j. s'.s , e. 90
8I4 pairs of Ladies' Rlaek and Tan y,.i
Kid Oxfords- h and An
s. $;si a. IT, ; ;;.s:: $3.50
ioF- ~
325 pairs of Ladies' and
Misses One-strap Slippers,
in Black and Tan with Nm V~
buckles and bows. Regular VoON
price 81 80. ............. w 40
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-27
AT THE ARMORY.

Business at the armory was rushing
again yesterday. A few members of Co.
L remained to be examined, one or two
little technicalities in their cases having
caused brief delay in the proceedings.
This company was disposed of about
noon, and then Surgeons Park and stiles
began to examine the boys Of Co. e.
Captain Hogan and First Sergeant Site
man were busily engaged about the work.
and the men were showing up finely. All
of them were accounted for, very few
being ill. Captain Hogan is experience
ing very little difficulty in collecting in
the clothing and guns which were used
by the men.
At first 1t was thought that the whole
matter of examining and mastering out
the companies would occupy not more
than four days. but the present indica-
lions are that the time from now until
Friday afternoon will be fully occupied
by the work. It is expected that Co. B
will be paid and discharged today and,
in all probability, 20. NJ Of Westbrook,
will not be mustered out before Friday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-27
A LIVELY STORM.

When the people went to bed on Tues
day night the moon was shining brightly.
but the dew was very heavy. When they
awoke in the early hours of the morn
ing, the rain was tumbling down by the
bucket full At the usual hour for strik-
ing the alarm for "no school,, the rain
was SO heavy that Superintendent Lord
struck SO. An hour later the sun was
shining and the children we're delighted.
But the skies again olouded and by 2. 80
D. M, the rain was pouring down as II it
hadn't rafned for a year. With brief
intervals It Kept up, and by nightfall
there was bowling gale. The wind tried
the fastenings Of windows, 1T blew off
branches from trees and disarranged
some of the wires. 1t was either a-fore
taste of the western blizzard, or the tail
end of 1t. The electric cars were crammed
to repletion by passengers, aud no trailer
was run at p. m. as is usual in such
cases to relieve the congestion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-27
MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

At the session of tho society to be held
in the library hall this afternoon and
evening: the following papers will be
read: s
Afternoon, beginning at $50, report
of the librarian.
Some extracts from the early records
Of Windham by Samuel r. Dole.
Capt. John Wilson and some military
matters in Maine during the war of
1925. by Rev. d. S. Burrage.
Ministry on the Kennebec, period of the
Indian war, by Rev. II. o. Thayer.
The Washington Academy at East Ma
chias. by George F. Talbot.
In the evening at 7.3O, Mr.. Nathan
Goold will give an account of Col. Jona-
than Mitchell's Cumberland County
Militia Regiment in the Bagaduce Ex-
petition of .l77a
Additional facts concerning the Rogers
family of Georgetown by J. d. Drum
mond.
As usual the public are cordially in
vited to attend both sessions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-27
LOSS OF THE TERRAPlN.
Foundered Off Cape Elizabeth Tuesday
Night.

Schooner Terrapin went to the bottom
five or six miles off Cape Elizabeth Tues.
day afternoon. She was loaded with $50
tons of coal and was bound from New
York for ST John, N. B.
During the afternoon the schooner
sprang aleak and began to fill with water.
The crew were set to pumping and for
time were able to keep the water from
rising in her hold. Later the leak seemed
to grow larger for the pumps soon be-
came powerless to keep the water down
inside her.
The captain found that In spite of all
efforts that he or his crew could make
the vessel must go to the bottom, SO he
gave the word to abandon her. The boats
were lowered without excitsment and the
crew secured their clothing and most val
liable effects. Then they embarked in
the boats and rowed away from the
sinking vessel. Slowly she settled in the
water and finally sank out Of sight in
deep water.
The crew rowed all night towards
Portland. 1t was not hardship to do SO
for the night was warm and the sea was
smooth. They arrived here yesterday
morning and reported the loss Of their
vessel as described above. ~
The Terrapin was 1s1 tons burden, was
built in 1870 and was owned in Calais.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-27
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

Impressive services in honor of the late
Thomas F. King of Boston, who was
widely known throughout New England
for his deeds of:charity, beingl president
of the st. Vincent de Paul conference of
New England, were held at the Cathe-
dral of the Immaculate Conception yes.
terday morning. The Rev. d.. O. Brien,
chancellor, was celebrant of the solemn
mass of requiem. The Cathedral quar-
tette rendered very appropriate music,
while the Cathedral conference attended
the services in body. At the close of the
mass the Rt. Rev. Bishop Healy, D. D. +,
impaired the final absolution. Being a
life long friend of Mr.. Ring the Bishop
BIKE eloquently of the useful and chart
tabls life of the deceased.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-27
OBITUARY.
soHN-AHHRN..


Mr.. John Ahern, one Of our we'll known
and respected Catholic citizens, died sud-
denly at three O'Clock yesterday morning
of heart trouble. He was born in the city
of Cork, Ireland, in the year 1891. he
emigrated to this country in 1S47
In his younger days he took quite an
active part in politics, but never held any
public Office. He was charitable man
and actively interested in benevolent
work. He was in the employ Of George
S. Hunt & Co., as years. He retired from
this position about 10 years ago to enjoy
the we'll earned fruits of hisjlabor.
He leaves two sons, Joseph J. Ahern,
who is parish priest of PASSPORT. and
Robert E.. of this city. and one daughter,
Mary c.. of this city.