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The record-union., 1898-02-25

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Represen-
tative Boutelle of Maine. Chairman or
the Committee ON Naval Affairs IN the
House, introduced bill late this after
noon providing for the relief or the
victims of the United States battleshlp
Maine 1t follows generally the lines
of the Samoan disaster relief bill OF
1890, and is the result of several days
conference in committee, and embodaes
the views of the administration.
Chairman Boutelle had conference
with President Mckinley to-day, at
which he went over with him the pro-
posed legislation, and later submitted
the measure at an informal meeting
of some Of the committee. 1t VIII be
referred back to the committee and i'm
mediately acted on there, and its
passage by Congress expedited.
The bill provides for the payment of
twelve months sea pay to the widow.
child or children, or, if there be none
such to the parent or parents. or If
neither of these, to the brothers and Sis
ters, of each of those killed in the
Maine In addition, the legal heirs OF
each of the victims shall receive any
arrears Of pay due at the time OF
death.
1t is provided, also, that any allot-
ments previously made by any of the
deceased in favor of any relatives OF
the degrees mentioned shall be contln-
ued for three months, the amounts so
paid to be deducted in the twelve
months pay otherwise allowed.
Claims for the relief thus provided
must be filed with the Secretary of the
Navy within two years from the date
OF the passage of the bin, and it is
provided further that such relief shah
be accepted in full compensation and
satisfaction of any and all claims on
the part of the beneficiaries on account
of loss or death through the destruc-
tion of the Maine.
The bill also appropriates $1,000
for the removal or so far as practicable,
and burial in the United States Gene
terry at Arlington of the remains of the
victims. with further provisions that
relatives of any of such deceased may
require the remains to be conveyed TO
their homes, within the United States,
at the Governments expense for burial.
The removal of any body is made sub
ject to the discretion of the Secretary
of the Navy.
The record-union., 1898-02-25
CRUISER MINNEAPOLIS.
Successfully Floated Out OF the Dry
Dock Mt League Island.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 24-The Uni
ted States cruiser Minneapolis was
successfully hoated out of the dry dock
at League Island navy yard a high tide
to-day. The floating of the cruiser was
witnessed by nearly a thousand people
The Minneapolis has been in dry dock
since last December, partly to avoid the
ice in the river and also to have neces-
sary repairs made to her bottom. The
school ship Saratoga Will be placed in
dock for reDairs.
Notwithstanding all reports to the
contrary there is no unusual activity at
the yard beyond the extensive improve
ments that are being made TO the back
channel. which is to be used as fresh
water basin for vessels of the navy.
The receiving snip Richmond is be-
seiged daily by applicants for enlist
ment. but very few are now being taken.
Besides the Minneapolis. there are at
Lea que Island the cruiser Columbia, the
monitor Miantonomah and the ram
Katahdin, all out of commission at
present. There are also eight old mon
itors at the navy yard all of them relies
of the civil war, but which could BE-
fitted up quickly in case they were
needed
The record-union., 1898-02-25
LATEST NEWS FROM ALASKA,
Dyea and Skaguay Reported Live
ly, but Law Abiding.

PORT TOWNSEND, Feb. 4.-The
steamer Pioneer, with the bark Colora-
do, returned at midnight from SkaguGy.
The Pioneers officers report both Dyea
and Skaguay as lively, but law-abid-
ing.
Captain Nelson says that while
thousands of people are landing at
Dyea. the population does not appear
to materially increase, as the majority
of those landing there are destined for
interior Alaska, and are pushing for
ward with little delay. Both the Chill
koot and White Passes are reported in
good condition.
On the way down the Pioneer passed
twenty-four vessels en- route to Alaska,
all crowded with passengers and
freight.
The Pioneer experienced the worst
weather that has prevailed in the
North Pacific waters for many years,
continuous high winds and binding
storms prevailing.
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Y. M. c. A.
Proceedings of the Convention in
Session at RiVerside.

RIVERSIDE, Feb. 24.-The first reg
ular business session of the State an
nual conv ention of the Y. NJ. c. A, was
called to order to-day by Fl. j. Mccoy
of San Francisco. The Chair appointed
c. NJ Campbell of Sacramento, j. r.
Smith of San Diego and w. ID. Ball or
Los Angeles a Nominating Committee.
who very shortly made the following
report:
President. F. NJ. Porter, Los Angeles;
Observation-Disclosures j. H. Hardle,
Birmingham, Ala; L. p. Clarke, River
side: T. A Jackson, Oakland: ID +.
Collins, Oakland. Secretaries-J. j. Pen
nington. Santa Barbara; F. A. jackson,
Oakland: c. F. Ekins, Sacramento; w.
O. Black, San Diego.
The first paper presented was on the
Financial Side of Our Work. Mr.
Chamberlain handled his subject with
ability.
Secretary Mccoy presented the next
subject in the shape of quiz on book
keeping. This subject caused very
general discussion, in which many OF
the delegates participated.
When the convention adjourned at
noon it was TO accept banquet pro-
vidcd by the ladies of the local
churches.
Upon reassembling at | p. IN. the first
paper was presented by Rev. a. j,
Frost of San Bernardino. whose sub
ject was The Bible" Rev. Frosts ad-
dress was one of the best presented
during the day. He took the ground
that the Bible was the only safe guide
which young men should take up aInd
follow in life He had done SO, and
was happy to state that the good in
fiuence of the book was everything to
him. He earnestly urged his hearers
to not only take the Bible for their
guide. but to work constantly in spread
ing the word it teaches.
c. B. Willis, General Secretary of the
association at Milwaukee, was the next
speaker His subject was The Relig-
ious Life of the Association" Mr. Willis
pointed out the necessity for ever
present guidance of true religion ir
the work of the association. II would
not avail for one to attempt to lead
others who himself was not true to the
teachings of true religion, which was
the foundation stone upon which the
society was founded.
In the evening session Rev. Charles
f. Locke OF San Francisco addressed
an immense audience. His subject was
Young Men and Their Value in So
ciety" He advanced the idea that il
was the young men who had the fate
of the nation in hand and If they
We're the right kind of young men al
was we'll.
The Y. NJ. G. A was an organization
which made the right kind of men. and
he was glad to see the good work OF
the society forging ahead.
The record-union., 1898-02-25
A QU|ETUS PUT ON
WAR SENSATIONS.
CONTINUED from First Page.s

per, it's staff correspondent in Cuba:
AT this writing divers are developing
important results. From examination
of the interior wreckage they have Sc
cured evidence which seems conclusive
that the explosion came from under
meath the ship. Some of the smaller
magazines may have exploded The
main 10-inch magazine did not ex-
plode. The condition of the interior
of the ship shows further probability
of the wreck having been due to out
side force
The further the investigation pro-
crosses the more untenable becomes
the theory which the Spanish Govern
nIent adducd TO show accidental cause
1t is evident the Spanish case WALL be
based on the claim that a fire preceded
the explosion. Captain Sampson AND
his colleagues of the Naval Board may
have outside evidence offered regarding
a torpedo float producing the explosion
said one diver who had been en-
gagged in the work of getting bodies
out from under the hatch: God may
be merciful to the men who blew those
poor fellows to eternity: the United
| States should not
This was before Longs order pro-
| hibiting officers from talking. This
! diver evidently thought the explosion
! was not an accident He had an eX-
pert's capacity and opportunity foi
| judging.
The Havana public is not permitted
to know the intensity of public senti-
ment in the United States. Only meagel
| details are permitted to be known OF
| what happens in Washington. Con
gress is watched with excessive anxiety
! by palace officials, but the populac(
/ knows nothing of what is liable to hap
| pen.
Evidences of ill-feeling toward tht
| American people and anxiety over tbs
| Maine disaster do not lessen.
The Maine inquiry dwarfs Interest
in Cuban politics. but recent develop
ments carry. official confession of tbs
| failure of autonomy"
The record-union., 1898-02-25
STAGE EMPLOYEES STRIKE.
May Involve the Federated Trades
All Over the Country.

STOCKTON, Feb. 24.-The nucleus Of
a strike which may reach such proper
tions. as to involve the Federated
Trades all over the country has been
started by the stage hands of the To-
semitic Theater here.
Some time ago they Joined the Ma
tional Alliance of Stage Employees,
which has branches all over the ccun-
try. They have a strong organization.
and are allied with the Federated
Trades
1t seems that the union was formed
here n the instigation of Joseph Hyde.
Hyde has been the stage carpenter Of
the Yosemite for some time. Last night
he was discharged. and Powell a non
union man. put in his place. The scene
shifters struck. and refused to work
with the non-union man.
II is possible that sympathetic action
will be taken by the Federated Ira ies,
in which case the patronage of hum
dreds of members of different trades
unions in the state would be withdrawn
from the circuit
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AFTER A BICYCLE THIEF.
Stockton Officers on a Hunt for a
Thief Who Stole a Wheel.

STOCKTON, Feb. 24-Deputy Sher-
IFS Black and Wall started for New
Hope with rifles this afternoon to cap
ture. if possible, a young fellow who
stole a bicycle last evening in this city.
A message to the Sheriff from New
Hope said stranger had sold bicycle
for 50; Shortly after 3 o'clock another
message said the fellow had been cap
tured and escaped. The officer who
captured him left him in charge of an
other for moment. and also left his
pistol under the seat of the buggy in
which the prisoner was sitting. AS
soon as the officer was out of sight the
thief took the pistol from under the
The record-union., 1898-02-25
SUBMARINE BOAT HOLLAND.
Will Not be Sold to Any Govern
ment Other Than the u. S.

NEW YORK, Feb. "a. The sub
marine boat Holland, which was built
by Lewis Nixon at the Crescent Ship
Yards in Elizabeth. N. J., is now lying
in deep water off that place. She has
not yet had a trial trip, and Builder
Nixon said he did not know when it
would take place. 1t is understood that
Inventor Holland has been working on
the machinery Of the boat for several
months. and is now confident that the
vessel can travel under water.
Regarding the report that two Span
ish detectives We're watching the Hol-
land. Mr.. Nixon said he had not seen
any strangers about his yards. but they
could easily be in the vicinity and he
not know il.
Mr.. Holland says that when he takes
the boat for her trial trip she will be
in. deep water. where there will be
plenty of sea room and but little mud,
as the boat when submerged might
make the water thick and render steer
Ing difficult.
Mr. Holland says If his boat proves
the success he was sure it would. he
would allow the United States to pur-
The record-union., 1898-02-25
SPANISH PRESS WARLIKE.
''ImparciaPs" Comment on What It
Terms the Yankee Policy.

MADRID, Feb. 24-The United States
Minister. Mr. Woodford. gave ban
quet to-day in honor of the new Span
ish Minister at Washington. Senor Polo
Bernabe The guests included the
Austrian. Russian, French. German,
Italian, Turkish. Dutch and British
Ministers, and the Duke of Veragua,
the lineal descendant of Columbus. who
was the guest Of the United States at
the time of the Chicago Fair; the Pre-
mier Senior Sagasta; two members of
the Cabinet and the staff of the United
States Legation.
Much political Importance was at
tached here TO the incident. and the
banquet coupled with the peaceful
utterance of President Mckinley" ac-
cording to a semi official report. have
been optimistically utilized by the Min
isterial press.
But the "Imparciar' takes the Span
ish Government to task for its
apathy, contrasted with the patri-
otic feeling. of the country" and warns
the nation against the hypocriticai
Yankee policy which really aims at the
independence of Cuba
Continuing the "Imparcial says:
IitSlueill -nCI\iitlts may oiANs
reiterate the protestation of friendship
and pacific intentions, but his actions
contradict his words While the Presi-
dent of the United States is cajoling
with words, he sharpens his dagger to
stab US behind. While talking concord,
he utiliZes his Sundays in unusual war
preparations at the docks. and cancels
the furlOughs of the marines. Can we
trust those who are preventing the pa
cification of Cuba and fomenting the
rebellion and filibustering expeditions,
sending WarshipS under the preteXt OF
friendship and preaching peace? We
must prepare for war. There is no
fit out Immediately what we have, send
ing the Pelayo, Colon Carlos v and
Maria Teresa TO follow the Almirante,
Oquendo and Vizcaya to Cuban waters,
and the rest of the fleet to guard the
peninsula.
The other policy than preparedness
is only to play the Americans game
which is to exhaust our resources and
gain the independence of Cuba without
risking anything How long does the
Government mean to favor the Amer
lean plans? How long will the agon-
izing nation tolerate the apathy of the
Government
This language from sem-official or
gan is much commented upon.
The 'Payax" frankly declares that
Cuban independence is imminent.
The record-union., 1898-02-25
Sam Jose Municipal Nominations.

SAN JOSE, Feb. 24-The New
Charter Club met this evening and rati-
fled the nominations for city officers
made by the nominating committee, as
follows: Mayor S. Z. Smith; Treasurer,
]. 7. Colombel; Councilmen-atL Large,
j. p. Jarman; First Ward, w. f. Cross
man; Second Ward, A. Rhiel: Third
Ward M. ,O'Brien; Fourth Ward, E..
Cooper. Nomination for Clerk will be
made hereafter. Colonel A. X. Whitton,
who had been nomianted for Mayor,
rendered his resignation as a member
of the club, on the ground that it was
being manipulated by few men for
their own ends.
The record-union., 1898-02-25
CHEAP FARES TO NEW YORK.
San Francisco Will Reap the Bene.
fit of the Rate War.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 24.-Next
Saturday the Canadian Pacific Com
pany will make a cut-rate from San
Francisco via Victoria. The cut Will
be a very substantial one. and passen-
gers will be transported from this city
to New York, first class. for S40 or for
$50 secc No class.
This is the first reduction that las
been made by any line directly out Of
San Francisco. About a week ago the
Oregon Railway and Navigation Com
pany announced a low schedule 10 al
points east from Portland, Or. The
rates quoted were $50 and $25 to New
York for first-class and second class
passage, respectively. From San Fran
cisco TO Portland, however, the local
rate Of $12 first-class and S6 second
class is required to be added. It viii be
at once seen. therefore. that the cut of
the Canadian Pacific is 50 lower than
that of the Oregon Railway and Navi-
cation on frst-class tickets.
PORTLAND, Feb. 24.-The Canadian
Pacific Railway to-day announced a
cut of 50 in the fare between Portland
and the East, making the rate the same
as that between Puget Sound points
and the East
SOUTHERN PACIFIC WILL NOT
PARTICIPATE
CHICAGO, Feb. 2i.-Notice was
served by the Southern Pacific Road
to-day on all its connections that it
will not participate in the present rate
war inaugurated by the Canadian Pa
cific Railway in transcontinental bust
hut f,,Il
on all business ticketed over its lines.
The Southern Pacific has as much
Klondike business originating in Cali
fornia as it can very we'll handle over
Its Shasta route. On this it is receiv-
ing full local fares, and ii thinks it
would be very foolish TO place them in
jeopardy by taking part in a fight in
which it is very remotely interested.
The effect of it's decision will be to
bar still further the Missouri River
gateways against the cut rates. The
roads using those gateways have been
exceedingly anxious from the outset Of
the fight to protect these gateways.
General passenger agents of the west
ern roads held a meeting here to-day 10
consider action to be taken on the con-
duct Of the transcontinental rate war.
II was decided that fer the present. at
least, the cut-rates should be strictly
confined to the St. Paul gateway. A
committee of seven was appointed 10
prepare a plan for the conduct of the
war, TO report to another general meet
ing to be held tomorrow.
Reports are in circulation that the
Canadian Pacific road is buying up
stocks of the Minneapolis and St. Louis,
with the view of securing a controlling
interest. This acquisition would give
the Canadian Pacific a route to the
Missouri River, by which il could con-
stantly hold a club over the Chicago
and Missouri River roads.
The record-union., 1898-02-25
Lorenzo Lapham Meets With a Sud
den and Terrible Death.
Caught Between an Elevator and the Side
walk and Instantly Killed.
A Dispute Over Money Matters
Leads to the Fatal Shooting or
an Oregon Miner by His Partner
Stockton Stage Hands Go Out
on a Strike.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. pa ter
rible accident occurred on the Third
street side of the Claus Spreckels'
building this afternoon.
Lorenzo Lapham, superintendent OF
construction of the building, while COM
inc up in the sidewalk elevator, stood
too close to the edge, and was caught
by the sidewalk. His skull was crasii-
ed and he was instantly Killed
Mr. Hinkle, the elevator builder, was
with Mr.. Lapham at the time, engaged
IN taking measurements. he had only
just warned Mr.. Lapham to be careful
when the accident occurred
Mr. Lapham was a brother-ln-laW CT
W. >. Gibson, the treasurer OF the
Spreckels Company, and about "a years
OF age. He leaves a family.
The record-union., 1898-02-25
RAN INTO BAND OF HORSES.
A Mishap to the Oregon Express
Near Tehama.

TEHAMA 6CaI). Feb. 24.-Train No.
j., which was due here at 4 40 O'Clock.
reached the eastern end of the Sacra-
mento River bridge half an hour late
this morning and upon entering the
bridge The engineer discovered several
objects ahead Before he could bring
his train to a standStili the engine ran
into small band of horses belonging
to party OF campers and Killed four
OF the animals. Beyond demolishing
the steps of several cars and de-
laying the train one hour while the
track was being cleared, no further
damage was DONE
The record-union., 1898-02-25
Figel Murder Trial.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24.-In the
Figel murder trial to-day Charles Hoff-
man, a cousin of Isaac Hoffman, testi-
fled that he saw the pistol with which
the shooting was done, in drawer in
Mr.. Hohman's desk during the latter
part of last May. He gave a minute de-
scription of the weapon and said that
az near as he could fix the date when ne
saw it, it was about a week before Mr..
Hoffmans death. Witness said that
Figel owned the pistol about year ago.
Other testimony went to prove an allbl
for Figel at the time of the tragedy.
The record-union., 1898-02-25
His First Duty.

What is the first duty of a war COR
respondent?" asked the managing edi-
tor of one of the new journals.
ITO have his picture taken showing
how he looks when equipped for his
work in the field"
The answer was so satisfactory that
the only question that remained to be
answered was whether he should be
sent to Cuba or to China.-Chicago
Post
The record-union., 1898-02-25
Overdue Alaska Vessels.

SEATTLE, Feb. 24.-There are six
vessels overdue from Alaska. They
are City of Topeka, Cleveland. Noyo.
Protection. Augusta and Scotia Their
non arrival causes no serious appre-
hension. as it is thought they may
have sought shelter from the recent
storm encountered by the steamer
George W. Elder.
The record-union., 1898-02-25
GOLD PILFERING.
Two Men Charged With Robbing
the San Francisco Mint.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 24.-Williain
Clarkson. foreman Of the rolling mills
in the Mint, and Martin Eggers, a gro
GER, We're brought before United States
Marshal Baldwin to-day, charged with
systematically Gobbing the United
States Mint.
Clarkson, who is believed to be the
real culrrit, was held in default of S.
600 bail. but Eggers was simply held
as a wtress and was released on his
own recogniZance.
The most important evidence against
the men is a slug of gold found in
Eggers possession, and valued at
about So 1t is said that pilfering OF
gold on small scale has been going
on Tor about three years. and the loss
is placed at 81 900 a year
The record-union., 1898-02-25
Her Natal Day.

When he called at the house he was
received by a young lady gorgeously
attired.
You are all dressed up. What's the
occasion?' he asked.
Il am celebrating my twenty third
birthday"
"Again."-New York World.
The record-union., 1898-02-25
Jail Delivery Frustrated.

SALT LAKE. Feb. pa special 10
the Tribune from Evanston, Wye,
says:
Albert Feters. alias Jack Frost
who has been in Jail here in connec-
tion with the Snyder and Painter hold
up IN January, was shot and instantly
killed this morning by Deputy Calyer-
ley. When the cell door was opened
this morning Peters sprang upon Cal
verley and attempted to overpower
him. CaIverley drew his pistol and
fired two fatal shots into Peters. A
wholesale Jail delivery had been plan
ned
The record-union., 1898-02-25
vasalo Must Serve His Sentence.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 24.-The SUI
preme Court has affirmed the judgment
Of the lower court of Los Angeles Coun-
ty. convicting John Nasalo of arson. The
court finds that the testimony conclu-
sively proved that the defendant burned
his own premises, in order TO secure the
Insurance thereon. The exceptions of
the defendant were purely technical.
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Judgment Affirmed.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24.-The Su-
preme Court has affirmed the judgment
Of the Superior Court Of Tulare Coun-
ty which found Benjamin Dice guilty
of murder in the second degree. Dice
shot and killed his brotherin-law,
Grant Smith. during a dispute over
the possession OF an irrigating ditch.
The appeal was based upon the INSULT
cheney OF the evidence to convict.
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Notice o. AppeaI Filed.

STOCKTON. Feb. 24-The attorneys
for the Southern Pacific Company
filed a notice OF appeal to-day in the
case OF Harry T. Vizelich against the
company for damages for injuries
which he received in the railroad acci-
dent of over year ago. ViZelich sued
the company for $50 600 damages. and
secured judgment for $4,000.
The record-union., 1898-02-25
One on Birdie.

Little Fannie McGinnis was in the
parlor While her sister Birdie was en-
tertaining Mr.. Masher. so the latter
patted Fannie on the head and said:
Come little pet. it's time your eyes
were closed in sleep.
Guess not" replied Fannie mann
ma told me to keep my eyes wide open
when you and Mr.. Masher We're to-
sether"-Tammany Times.
The record-union., 1898-02-25
Marvin CaskiIl Alive and Well.

SAN DIEGO. Feb. PA telegram was
received in this city to-day from Wal
ter Gaskell who was reported 10 have
been murdered by Indians in Lower
California He telegraphed from Yu-
ma and said that his brother Marvin
Gaskell. who is in Lower California. and
who was also reported killed, was safe
and we'll
The record-union., 1898-02-25
Government Lands.

LOS ANGELES. Feb. 24.-At a meet
ing to-day of the County Board Of Su-
pervisors a memorial resolution to
Congress was adopted requesting our
Senator and Representatives TO use
their best efforts to have all Govern
ment lands in Los Angeles County,
California, opened for settlement to the
public by having surveys now made.
adopted, or others made that Will open
the lands for final settlement.
The record-union., 1898-02-25
Escape of Williams.

Los ANGELES, Feb. 24-The Fed
eral Grand Jury to-day began its in
vestigation Of the escape of the noted
confidence man A. A. Williams from
the San Bernardino County Jail after
his capture by Federal Officers at Riv-
erside some weeks ago. Williams is a
wealthy man, and there has, always
been a doubt about his escape since ii
took place. The officials are confident
of his recaptIlre