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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-06-02

See our PTettey HaSsOcks-39c. each
which is half value.
N. B JOsEY.
We want every lady in the county to
call and examine our Spring Stock,
which was bought under War Cloud.
Your oppitunity for Bargains.
n. B. JOSEY.
Sailor Hats 10 c. each.
n. B. JOsEY,
Children Sailor Suits 25c to 75c.
n. 3. JOsEY.
Hamhurgs, Laces, and Embroidery
selling at half value.
n. B. JosEY.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
ADVERTISING FOR RECRUITS.
Comments Of Mountain Editor on
Our Methods.
(From the Placerville Democr

(From the Placerville Democrat)
In this war of humanity, with all its
theatrical variations from fandang0 to
hula hula the once sedate and oracuiar
high priest of the California press has
taken a front seat with the ba.d heads.
For more than a generation the Rec-
ord Union was a recognized standard
of good morals and honor bright. With
broad phylacteries it aspired to be and
was something more and bettas than
gossiping newsmonger; it was a
judge of righteousness in all the lana.
1t was our ideal of a brainy Republican
paper with more sense and often bet
ter than its party. AS an advocate of
President McKinley's conservative Gu
ban policies ii antagonized the worst
elements of all parties.
But when it began to advocate war
of humanity for territorial expansion,
it was forestalled by the terms of its
declaration and also by the genius and
traditions of the Government. In avoid
ance Of a contradiction of terms, it
must find some better and less sordid
subterfuge than a commercial advan-
tage here, coaling station there and
trading posts at the ends of t..e earth.
Colonies of the United States, taken
inhabitants, unlike the vice royalties of
Spain, could not be subjected to any
toll, tribute, reprisal or spoliation for
the cost of their deliverance o. protec-
ton. To annex would be to invest
them with the status Of other States
and Territories and subject to the same
commercial conditions and laws of free
trade.
But in all this there is no compensa-
ton for a predatory war. In free trade
there is nothing to stimulate the lust
of conquest. Even free love We're bet
ter and more to the purpose And with
fanciful versatility that would glorify
a better cause, this is the last resort of
our esteemed contem. 1t brings the
paradise of Mohomet with its black
eyed houris down to earth, ard locates
them in the Philippine Islands. 1t
offers to living American heroes re-
wards of valor for which Saracens have
died in ecstacies of delight.
Discarding cold -blooded commercial
adventures, it offers American SOL
diers going out to the Philippines"
"conquests other than those they hope
to achieve by the sword and bayonet"
1t tells them that the native female
Fiiipinos are extremely fair ard are
charmers with their black eyes shaded
by long and sweeping eyelashes."
Smitten with their beauty, it dilatas
upon their supple figures" clothed
with light and flowing drapery, usually
very thin. which disposes itself admir-
ably to the graceful form II paints
them with a wealth of blue black
hair" and frequently adornirg it with
flowers and washing it with perfumes"
Proud of their feet" they are never
seen with stockings. but in well-fitting
unheeled slippers Having eyes
The record-union., 1898-06-27
Welcome the Soldiers.

Eds. Record Union: There are many
reasons why the Red Cross Society and
all our people should continue the work
distributing flowers, fruits and other
good things. and extending words of
appreciation and encouragement to :he
boys in blue who pass through our city.
This is not done for charity's sake.
These soldiers are our guests OF honor
during the brief stay they make with
U.S. And it does the young soldier good
and encourages him to believe his pa
triotism is appreciated and that he has
made no mistake in rendering his serv-
ices to his country when thousands of
miles from his old home he is cordially
INST and welcomed by those who are
proud to claim citizenship with him.
And if a single soldier boy away off
in the Philippines shall, while facing
the enemy in battle, or while pacing his
lonely sentinel beat, or while sick or
wounded in hospital or camp, be en-
couraged by remembrances Of the well
ccme given him in Sacramento. it will
repay all the efforts which have been
made.
On the other hand these acts of well
coming and entertaining the soldiers Of
our country result in the growth Of
a healthy and patriotic public senti-
ment.
We cannot all Of us enlist in tho
army but we can and ought to all con-
tribute in some small degree to the
building up of that patriotic sentiment
and love of country which is one of the
nob.est of virtues. 1t will do all of us
good to do more for our country just
now than merely the paying of the war
tax on our tea. tobacco and beer.
The entertainment of the soldiers who
pass through is a good thing for Sac
ramento viewed from q purely busi-
ness and financial standpoint. Never
before have Immigration funds" been
so we'll expended Are not these soldiers
writing letters to their folks at home
It is a substantial value to us to have
thousands of letters written telling that
Sacramento is good place, inha bited
By prosperous, whole-souled and gen.
erous people.
Let us continue to welcome and enter
tain the soldiers who pass through the
city. 1t will pay, and if II would not
pay. it is a good thing for us to do for
principles sake. And when these brave
boys return. battle SCARED and war
worn but victorious, we will extend
them another welcome that will cause
our efforts at this time to be forgotten.
c. l.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
Weinst0Ck. Lubin G Co.. 4OO-4L2 Street, Sacrament
innid and lansuishingo ana "carriage

liquid and languishing" and carriage
graceful" they do not repe., nor yet
do they fiirt" with foreigners. And
with an apparent preference it more
than hints that many of the soldiers
will remain in the islands, and, for
getting the blue-eyed loves at home"
be made captives by the black-eyed.
long-haired and graceful Philippine
women"
So much and more like it for the
Philippines and their sun-claG houris.
The tendencies of our esteemed contem.
for Kanaka damsels may form the SUBJ
ject of another Oriental vision. But
just why it is SO much in love with the
Pacific Islands is now known. And if
it's whole infatuated staff Of editors
were TO join the next Philippine expe-
dition and stop over at Hawaii we
should not be at all SurDrSe1
The record-union., 1898-06-27

and country houses; certain enterpris-
ing railroads engage to care for COM
mutors' mounts--all Of which indicates
that while the involved opportunity for
pleasure in cycling is greater than
ever, the bicycle is beginning to be
chiefly esteemed because Of its use
fulness.
Cycling West: The action of the
British Columbia members of the c..
w. A. in repudiating their obligation to
recognize league penalization conclu-
sively settles the question of race con.
troll on the Pacific Coast. Their inten-
tion to force an issue with the parent
body Of the c. w. A. is now plainly ap-
parent, and the result will be formal,
as it is now virtual and complete, affil-
iation with the California Associated
Cycling Clubs.
New York Herald: Perhaps no one
in New York city has given the subject
of correct position on the bicycle more
careful study than DR.. G. F. Poole,
physical director Of The Twenty-third
street branch of the Young Mems
Christion Association. DR.. Poole is an
enthusiastic cyclist. There are several
mechanical principles involved in the
correct position of rider on a bicycle, :"
said DR.. Poole, but the simplest def
milton is that the body should be inclin-
ed slightly forward from the saddle, SO
that the jar Of the wheel will not be
communicated to the head, but Will
pass out from the back of the shoulders.
The palms of the hands should rest
lightly on the grips of the handle bars,
the arms thrown back so as to expand
the chest. The incline should not be
such as to interfere With the play OF
the abdominal muscles. If that rule
would be followed by both men and
women bicyclists more benefit would
be received from wheeling than some
of them now enjoy" Members Of the
medical profession and others who have
given the subject any study will tell
you that the vast majority of the posi-
tons affected by bicycle riders are in
correct from health standpoint, while
really expert riders are equally en-
phatic that the positions of -tenths
of the riders in the saddle are not con-
ducive to getting the greatest amount
of speed at the least expense Of power.
Among the younger male riders the de-
sire to be known as ''scOrchers" or to
pose as racing men is responsible for
some of the most unnatural positions it
is possible to attain in the bicycle sad.
die. 1t is to this class that the camel
back position owes it's origin Besides
presenting an awkward appearance, the
camel back" prevents the abdominal
muscles from properly performing their
functions. thereby hampering the
breathing of the rider.
Century riding is a cruel recreation
as indulged in on Sundays by many
clerks, bookkeepers and others who
stand at counters or desks six days of
the week with scarcely any out of door
exercise. Such are in no condition To
ride 100 miles at a stretch and the
frequent results of this sort of over
doing are insomnia, Staleness and gen.
eral unfitness for work physical Or
mental. For those who are properly
trained and Injured to long distance
work the century run is quite another
thing.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
$50 A. M.FoR THE FOURTH,

Two reasons why we expect to
do larger business than ever in
Fourth of July decorations this
year, and, III consequence, our
stock is unusually large. Events
of the last few months have
aroused the patriotism of the few
people as it had not been aroused
since the rebellion-that the
first reason. The second
our prices are much lower than
others charge. Better make selec-
tions early. Large as our stock is
it will not last.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
Hot Weather Trousers.

It's more than probable that
men with white duck trousers will
be the popular men on the Fourth.
Such trousers here at ST pair.
And not only white duck trous-
ers. but other cool trousers as
we'll. Crash trousers at SIS fos
instance, and linen trousers at S..
A comfort to wear any of the
three on a hot day.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
Suggestions of
Comfort for rIen.

Fish net balbriggan undershirts
the kind that permits your skin
to breathe freely. Nicely fitting
garments in handsome shade OF
ecru. Price, SOC.
A new line of golf shirts in neat,
desirable patterns. Thoroughly
we'll made. Extra value al 45c.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
New Summer Skirts.

Just at hand-in time for the
midsummer season-entirely new
ideas in crash, grass cloth, linen
and pique skirts. Many of these
have the new deep f1ounce-others
are neatly tucked and trimmed.
Frice $I.5o $2.25, So and $3.75.
Wise on your part to make an
early selection, as specialties in
skirts, especially white pique
skirts, move rapidly.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
For Bathing Suits.

We are now offering navy blue
alpaca, so inches wide, heavy quail
ity, actual value ST yard, for SIC.
A material that is specially desira-
bic for bathing suits, as it retains
its crisp finish when wet. Special
price, SIC.
Good values, also i'll black al
pacas for same purpose, at soc and
75c yard.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
MILDLY Suits, SIS.

Made Of dark cloth or blue
serge, shield fronts, long MILDLY
pants, short jackets with large
sailor collar. The army and navy
movements are making these mid
dy suits more popular for the little
fellows as the days pass by. Price,
G.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
EvERYBODY's COLUMN.

Under this heading the Record Union"
will publish short letters from cOrre-
spondents on topics of interest to the
munications will be understood to repre-
sent only the views of the writer's. All
communications IA ust be accompanied by
the name of the writer, not for pubiica-
ton unless 50 desired but as a guarantee
of good fatth-EtdS.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
DEER PARK INN

QAAkE TAHOE), ELEVATION, 6.500
feet; now open; superior accommodations
table Gre nnssurpassed ms log cottages with open
springs best trouting privileges in the
mountains. Rates, SO and upward Round
trip from Sacramento. 50 So For booklet
and reference call at Purnell's Book Store.
go street SuMWF
The record-union., 1898-06-27

IHE Low RATE EAST-PHILLIPS-
Judson Excursion The long-looked-fcr low
rate has come at last. and with all ths
comforts Of the old established Phillips
Judson Excursion The great scenic
route Through managers to Boston. via
Chicago. Sleeping cars to Boston. A visit
Is made to Niagara Falls. No additional
expense for ticket. 19 Montgomery street.
San francisco, or apply to c. :. Ellis.
Agent Southern Pacific Company, Sac
ramento.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
Children'S and r1iSSeS'
Button Shoes, ST. and S1.l5

Our unsurpassed facilities for
close buying enables us to offer
mothers in this item an opportun-
ity to procure stylish, dependable
shoes for misses and children at
considerably less than the ordinary
prices. The shoes are made of
nice quality black kid, with spring
heels and square toes, having pat
ent leather tips. Just the shoe for
children and young misses; nice
weight for Summer wear. Chill
dren's sizes, 81 to II, ST; misses
sizes. SI.2S..b
The record-union., 1898-06-27
For the Graduate
or the Summer Girl.

Dainty white slippers or ties
give the desired completeness to
the graduates costume, and have
long been favored by the Summer
girl. Three styles mentioned here.
Have you need of one OF them?
The record-union., 1898-06-27

we'd heels and medium pointed
toes. Just as pretty as the cut in
dlcates. So.
White canvas Oxford ties, with
medium toes having white kid
tips. Shapely, pretty and cool.
SIPS.
Dainty white kid slippers with
white satin bow. Price, $I.45.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
u. S. Sateen Flags.

An artistic flag that looks like
silk when hung Mounted on staff
with gilt spear head. 80 inches
long. Price, $50.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
Special Cotton
Bunting Flags.

Made extra heavy with duck
edsing, for flag-pole use. Size 9
feet long by S feet wide. Price,
$3.50,
The record-union., 1898-06-27
Cotton Bunting Flags.

Mounted on stick with gilt spear
hcad-pretty and attractive.
IS-lnch. .I5c. 24-inch. >. .2oc
36-inch. ..35c 48-inch. ..45c
The record-union., 1898-06-27
Muslin Flags,

Mounted on sticks. Good bright
colors. A full stock of all sizes.
Price, &c dozen to 35c each.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
Decorative Stars
and Plumes,

Made of red, white and blue paper
in fast colors. Extra large in
size. Price, 45c each.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
Monday, $50 A. N.
FOURTH SPECIAL SALE
From Buyer & Reich Bankrupt
! Stock.
YARNS, ice WOOL AND
! CROSS-STITCH PATTERNS.
CROSS-STITCH PATTERNS.

The three special sales from the
Buyer & Reich bankrupt stock
proved to be among the most sue
cessful ever held by us. Quite
naturally, for the articles offered
were all desirable and the prices
unusually low. Monday, the fourth
sale from the Buyer & Reich stock
Items as follows.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
rionday's Price, 73c.

LOT III-A small lot of wo-
mems bicycle suits in medium tan
and brown all-wool covert cloth.
Our regular $Io suits, made with
divided skirts and REFER Jackets.
Neat and jaunty in appearance.
What we have left will be offered
The record-union., 1898-06-27
MlDSEASON SALE OF
Black Silk Caps, Bicycle
Suits, Wrappers, 73c;
Shirt Waists, soc; White
Pique Suits, $2.24.

LOT 1.-The balance Of this sea-
sons stylish black silk capes, which
will be reduced in price for this
sale. Included will be black faille
silk, black satin brocades and
other weaves, stylishly trimmed in
chiffon, lace, etc. About 90 capes
in the lot-not all of one kind, but
a variety Of this seasons best
styles. AT the prices we shall make
they will not last long.
S. and S6.75 capes reduced to
$3S7.
$3.50, SS.75. So and $40 capes
reduced to $5.75.
SI2.5o and SIS capes reduced to
$3.50.
LOT ia good assortment Of
seasonable Summer wrappers. Not
the skimpy kind, but well made,
good fitting garments with full
skirts Not a wrapper in this lot
worth less than ST.. Be on hand
when the sale opens to secure
choice OF pattern and your correct
size.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
Silk Flags,

Mounted on stick. with spear
heads, Ioc to SI.25 each.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
''The American Navy,
Cuba and Hawaii"

The title of a book, just received
from the publishers, that is the
most complete book of its kind yet
published Handsomely bound in
red and blue cloth, with silver i'm
print on front cover. Contains 100
views reproduced from photo
graphs with descriptive text OF
each picture. A book of intense
interest that should be in every
house. Special price, SI.25.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
SeasonabIe Things
Cut in Price.

This is parasol sea-
son, which makes it
pertinent to say that
there are styles III
parasols here not to
be had elsewhere.
And these novelties
have been reduced III
price.
The Bayadere, for
instance, in change
able taffeta with its
unique cover of shir
ring and putting. No
dalntier parasol to be
had Friday the
The record-union., 1898-06-27
r10nday's Price, SOC.

LOT WHITE pique suits and
skirts are in demand right now.
They will grow in popularity in
the coming weeks. Nothing neater
or prettier to wear on the Fourth.
AS special inducement we shall
offer a lot OF stylish white pique
suits, tailor made, in blazer style,
at this sale. The skirt alone is
worth more than we ask for the
whole suit.
Mondays Price, $2.A.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
rlonday's Price, $6.75.

LOT IV-Another lot of fine
shirt waists including a variety of
good styles in wash percales. Our
regular 75c quality. Most people
know how all our waists are made
and finished. Needless to do more
than refer you to our regular sell
ing price, 75c, and
The record-union., 1898-06-27
ParaSOlS.

price was S5.75. Now its marked
$2.oS, and every one in the line
is perfect, by the way.
Black taffetas with combination
border of putting and lace insertion
-subdued looking but elegant
and many pretty fancies in hem
stitched and tucked effects have
been reduced in price, too. The re- I
ductions have not taken away any
of their beauty-rather made the
beauty more conspicuous.
One the whole you will find our
styles and prices in parasols very I
interesting to-day, and the assort-
ments are better than they will .
again be this season.
The record-union., 1898-06-27
Lot I.-GermantoWn Yarn, 7c Hank.

This is the first quality imported
Germantown yarn. Used for max
ing buggy afghans, lap robes, slip
pers, neck scarfs, lounge covers,
etc. A full range of colors to Sc
lect from. If priced in regular way
you would pay I5c hank.
Mondays Price, 7c.
The record-union., 1898-06-27

A notable sign of the times is seen
In the constantly increasing provision
for the storage of bicycles. Every en-
terprising shopkeeper maintains a rack
many churches have their wheel
stables; the modern office building has
place set apart for the machines of
its occupants; architects specify the
wheel room on plans for both city
The record-union., 1898-06-27

White
kid one
S t r a p
slippe r s.,
with stv-
Itch cur
The record-union., 1898-06-27

Advocates of bevel gearing lay great
stress upon their claim that the chain
leSs is always ready for use. while the
older type of machine. because of the
necessity for cleaning. lubricating or
Tightening the chain at frequent inter
walls, is seldom in perfect running or
de-.
The record-union., 1898-06-27

Many riders have a habit of jerking
out their knees at the beginning cf the
stroke when pedaling. This has an
ugly appearance and wastes q consid-
erable amount of the power otherwise
available for propulsion. The knees
should travel up and down without any
lateral motion.
The record-union., 1898-06-27

A-For morning. P-For afternoon
I. II. GOODMAN. Gen Pas Agent
The record-union., 1898-06-27

In 1895 the question of what a wo-
man should wear awheel might have
been summed up in the trite express
sion. Everything goes" Skirts, long
or short, bloomefs, knickerbockers. ali
went But public favor finally CEN
tered upon the short skirt and it is
we'll
The record-union., 1898-06-27

New York Tribune: To have too long
a crank on ones bicycle is to make the
rider present an ungainly appearance,
besides which it is far more tiring than
to ride with rational cranks. With 4
low gear, say 60 or 63, it is quite un-
necessary to have a crank longer than
six and quarter inches. except in the
case Of riders possessing abnormal
length Of limb who may use a six and
one-half inch crank. 1t is the craze
for high gears and long cranks which
makes riding often toll instead of a
pleasure.
The record-union., 1898-06-27

The saddle should be so placed that
when the rider is seated ard one of
the pedals is at its lowest point the
body is directly over the pedal, so that
If the entire weight is placed on the
pedals the body will still be over the
saddle. The saddle should he so high
that when the pedal is at its lowest
point the ball of the foot reaches it
easily and without bending the ankle
more than a trifie. In other words. il
should be so placed that the heel will
almost reach the pedal when III its
lowest point.
The record-union., 1898-06-27

Bad pedaling means wasted strength
and such waste means that the rider
is not getting his due out of cycling.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04

Santiago de Cuba, May 81 (via Port An
'onio' Jamaica, June D.-Commodore
Schley determined to test the batteries of
Santiago de Cuba to-day and ascertain
their location and capacity.
AT 10 O'Clock he transferred his flag to
the Massachusetts and went on board that
ship.
At lis o'clock he signaled the Iowa
and New Orleans to form column and fol-
low.
A course due east was steered until the
ships were about 1900 yards from the
Shore and then, circllng they headed due
west. They passed starboard on by the
forts. The heavy 13Ifnch guns of the
Massachusetts, and the Pinch guns of the
Iowa were ordered to open on the Cristo-
bal Colon, which was about 1000 to 1900
yards inside the Moro, while the New Or
leans large caHber guns were to open on
the forts, so as TO draw their fire.
The narrowness of the harbor entrance
and the speed of the ships, which made
ten knots, allowed of the Crlstobal Colon
being target for only few minutes. In
that time it is believed she was hit twice,
but was not seriously damaged.
The entire set of forts, some six in num-
Der, opened fire and the object of the ex-
pedition was attained.
Some of the modern guns with smoke
less powder were aimed well, but of all
the shots fired, not one did any damage
to Commodore Schley's ships. The Crts-
tobal Colon replied 10 the fire, but all of
her shots fell short
The American ships fired not more than
four rounds from their heavy guns, con-
suming in all fifteen minutes for the fire
The Spaniards fired more than 100
rounds, keeping up the fire when the ships
were fully two miles out of their range.
During the action Commodore Schley oc-
cupied position near the forward 13-inch
turret of the Massachusetts and watched
the shells go whistling by, as the ships
got in the line of fire of the batteries as
unconcernedly as though in no danger
of it,
At $3.50 o'clock the commodore was back
on the Brooklyn
1t is evident that the Spaniards have for
tilted Santiago very carefully and we'll.
There are number of modern guns there.
evidently of English or French make, and
they use smokeless powder, which makes
it difficult to locate them. It will take a
heavy bombardment to dislodge the bat
teries and the Spanish fleet.