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The record-union., 1898-06-29
MERRITT'S COMMAND.
Troops for Manila Will Approxi-
mate 2I,OOO Men.

WASHINGTON, June 2S.-The un-
derstanding at the War Department
is that the total number of regulars
and volunteers which will be dispatch
ed to Manila in command of Major
General Merritt Will approximate 21,-
O00. OF these 10000 already have left
San Francisco in three separate expe-
ditions. With the troops now at San
Francisco and those on their way to
that city, the remainder of the Eighth
Corps will be made up.
The Wyoming battery of light artil-
lery is now reported on its way to
the coast, while the First Regiment,
New York Volunteers, received their
orders to proceed to San Francisco yes
terday for duty with the Philippine
expedition. This regiment has been
quartered in several of the forts
around New York Harbor. and is
commanded by Colonel Thomas NJ
Barber. The First will form an inn
portant addition to General Merritt's
corps, as the expectation is that it will
be recruited to it's full maximum
strength of 1926 men before starting
on its long trip to the coast.
The fourth expedition to the Philip
pines is scheduled to start somewhere
between the 9th and 10th of July, and
arrangements for it are making at
Washington and at San Francisco.
The fifth is probably the last of the
series of expeditions the officials now
hope to see launched on its way by
the first of August, the expectation
being that some of the transports used
in the first expedition will have re-
turned from Manila before that time,
and be ready to start again across the
Pacific with American troops aboard.
The record-union., 1898-06-29

1t was yesterday afternoon, when the
Cynthia III. steamed laZily along nine
miles off the harbor entrance. The ali
was clear, the sun was shining brightly
and Spain's scarlet could be seen
through marine glasses as it floated
in front of the semaphore. The long
line of earthworks. not seen before by
newspapermen, crowned the hill, and
advices from Havana say work or
these and similar fortifications to the
westward is being pushed daily.
Blockade duty is not pleasant
service, and while no one with the
fleet complains, there is feeling that
some effort might be made to provide
the warships with ice and fresh vege-
tables, which would be highly appre-
ciated, as ice is almost a necessity ir
this climate. 1t has been suggested
that this is a field in which the Rec
Cross or some similar society might
work to advantage. However, the
health of the fleet is good.
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LOVE, CRIME AND WAR.
Strange Tale Of a Murderer, Who
Escaped From a Spanish Prison.

ON BOARD THE ASSOCIATED
PRESS DISPATCH BOAT CYNTHIA
H., OFF HAVANA. June q. s p. m,
via Key West, June %, 9:10 p. m.-
copyrighted. 1898, by the Associated
Press. )-There is a Cuban passenger
on one Of the ships of the blockading
squadron to whom the phrase Cuba
libre'' has taken a new meaning. He
is an ESCAPED murderer, and he tells a
strange tale of love, crime and war.
Between and 5 o'clock Sunday af-
ternoon one of the auxiliary gunboats
was cruising slowly about a mile off
Bacuranano, east of Havana, when
two figures were observed signaling
with handkerchiefs fastened to the end
Of sticks. A small boat was sent off
to them, but as it approached the shore
one of the figures suddenly darted into
the bushes, and was seen no more. The
other man held his ground and was
taken off to the ship, and there told his
story with a show of reluctance.
He is Bable Santana Benites, 40 years
old, a native of Consolation del Sur,
province of Pinar del Rio. Seven years
ago he killed a man. He told of the
affair in the most matter-of-fact way
ina ginable.
1T was a llIlle ulSpute!
mo: we had not been drinking"
"a love affair, perhaps?"
The words were magical. The merest
tinge of color crept over his cheeks,
pinched and sagged, from seven years
confinement in Spanish prison, and
a glad light came into his dull eyes
Perhaps" was the response. There
were words, and L"
He made gesture like a plunge of a
knife. Twenty -four years was the sem
tence. For seven of these Benites lay
in Carcel de la Pauta, the Havana pris-
on. A month and half ago he was put
in a chain gang and set to work on the
Notifications. His duty was wheeling
sand at sand battery No. 1. east of
Morro They gave him nothing to eat
but a few beans, he said, and he was
almost starved.
One day last week while working at
the battery, he saw among group of
spectators one who had known him in
past years. There was a glance of rec
ognition and then a meaning look at
the prisoners manacles. A day. or two
later the friend reappeared and. when
he departed Benites had concealed in
his sleeve small file. The. rest. was
easy. 1t was not long, before the bars
were cut through. The file was then
passed to a convict. and he, too. accom-
plished the same task. Their chance of
escape came at noon on Thursday last,
while the guard was at lunch. They
shook their shackels from them, ran
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ADMIRAL CAMARA'S FLEET
NOT MAKING MUCH HEADWAY
TOWARD PHILIPPINES.
At Last Reports the Vessels Had
Not Entered the Suex
Canal.

MADRID, June %, 10 a. m.-The
Spanish officials here assert that there
will be no difficulty in Admiral Camara
traversing the Suez Canal, as the ac-
companying transports, they add, have
all the coal the squadron requires. 1t
is believed here that the Spanish ships
will enter the canal to-day.
The Spanish Government does not
credit the report that an American
squadron is to visit Spanish waters,
but the Ministers say they have taken
all possible precautions that the ports
are all ready, and that 26,0OO men who
have been called will be distributed
among the principal Atlantic and Med
iterranean ports.
PART OF THE FLEET RETURNING. !.
LONDON, June 2S-The Star to-
day prints story from foreign corre-
spondent to the effect that a part of
Admiral Camara's fleet left Algiers,
near Gibraltar, and is now on. it's way
to Porto Rico, ITO join the squdron OF
torepdO boats which Captain Villamil
has had concealed near there for three
weeks past
The correspondent adds: This fleet
will attack, Admiral Sampson in the
rear, while Admiral Cervera attempts
~sortie simultaneously with the COM
| mencement of the land battle. Thus
Admiral Sampson will be too pre-occu-
pied to help General Shafter.
| A dispatch to the Daily Chronicle
! from Port Said, says: Admiral Ca
| mara's squadron is in a most slovenly
condition. The bottoms of most of his
ships are foul and the repairing of the
machinery of the torpedo boat de-
| stroyer AudaZ would take at least a
week. The Isla de Panaca and Colon
| have been removed to berths assigned
! to ships likely to make a long stay.
| Coaling, the taking on of supplies and
the employment of native stokers are
prohibited, pending a decision by the
Egyptian Government.
| The Gibraltar correspondent Of the
| Daily News" says: The Cadiz au-
thorities are persuaded that Cadiz is
the object point of the Americans, but
neither their measures of defense, moi
/ the third squadron will be Of use Unless
| Spain can find English or German engi-
neers. Admiral Camara, at his pres
/ ent rate of progress, cannot reach the
Philippines before sixty days. It is
| reported that he is carrying 10000
tons of coal, and the second-class cab
| ins ofSthe auxiliary cruiser Rapido are
/ stuffed with coal
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TRAGEDY NEAR SAN JOSE.
A Young Man Shot and Killed by
a Constable.

SAN JOSE, June 2S-A young man
was shot and killed on the Berryessa
road near this city tonight by Con-
stable Matthews of Milpitas.
The officer suspected the man of
stealing his coat and a whip out of
his rig. and started in pursuit. He
overlook the young man, who tried to
escape over a fence.
Matthews claims the fugitive put his
hand to his hip pocket as If to draw a
gun. The Constable then shot him
through the head. killing him instantly.
The stolen articles could not be found
anywhere in the vicinity. Matthews is
now held in the County Jail, and an
inquest will be held Tomorrow
The victim is a fine looking young
man about 10 years of age. A letter
addressed to Fl. Hopkins, Posts, Mon
terey County, was found in his pocket
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Los ANGELES POPULISTS.
Send Solid Delegation to State
Convention for Fusion.

LOS ANGELES, June 2S.-The Pop
ulists of Los Angeles County met in
convention to-day and selected a dele
cation to the State convention solidly
committed to fusion on State ticket,
chose a Central Committee of men in
favor of fusion on a county ticket. and
appointed a committee to confer with
the Democrats and Silver Republicans
regarding the details of Joint cam
paign.
The following We're elected delegates
to the State convention: f. l.. Hutchin-
son, S. J. Chappell, l. r. Rush. NJ. Carl
son, S. Cole, s. A. Waldron. w. A. Ste
phenson, ID. w. Evans. w. l.. Moore
A. r. Sprague, A. G.. Hinckley. w. w.
Orr, A. j. Sphinx, E. NJ. Hamilton, I. o.
Blakeley and Il. w. Reed.
resolution was adopted irdorsing
the official course of Congressman C. A.
Barlow.
The convention adjourned to meet at
the call of Chairman Chappell who is
recognized as a champion of the fusion
cause.
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was at Cuban outpost, separated only
by 400 yards from a Spanish outpost.
"They popped away at each other all
the time said Lieutenant Blue, but
1 do not think the Cubans hurt the
Spaniards very much. and / know the
Spaniards did not hurt the Cubans."
Lieutenant Blue was able to accur-
ately locate the position of each of Ad-
miral Cervera'S ships.
Rear Admiral Sampson warned his
fleet this morning to exercise great
care in shooting at the hills east of
Morro Castle, pointing out that the
American army had advanced. and that
our own troops might be deployed on
the hillside.
1t is hardly likely that a serious ac-
ton will be taken by the navy until
Wednesday. BY that time the army is
expected to be ready for another for
ward movement.
The dynamite gunboat Vesuvius fired
three shells last night. They fell in
the vicinity of MORO Castle and the
eastern batteries.
During the night loud explosion oc-
Cured on shore near Aguidores. 1t is
believed to have been caused by the
SGdIlIdldS II iiS " DiOW up tliC AeAiA
road trestle near that place.
. 1t is now said that Juragua may be
selected as the permanent coaling har-
Dor for the fleet.
Gustav Weineck, an ordinary seaman
belonging to the flagship New York,
was drowned yesterday. The New
York was coaling in front of MORO Cas-
tie from the collier Alexander, when
Weineck jumped from the collier in an
attempt to get on board his own ship.
He fell between the flagship and the
collier, and sank at once. The body
was not recovered.
The Dolphin has gone to the Havana
blockade, and the Helena and the
Yankton have gone to the southern
blockade.
A bulletin issued to the fleet by Rear
Admiral Sampson yesterday said:
From a report made by one of the
wounded. nephew of Surgeon Berry
Hill of the flagship New York, a con-
siderable part of the damage to our
troops on Friday last was done by
seven milimeter machine guns manned
by seamen, so that there would seem
to be some probability in the report
of use ashore of the crews of Admiral
Ceryera's squadron"
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CRUISER o'HIGGINs.
The Report That It Has Been Sold
to Spain Denied.

LONDON, June 2S.-The United
States Embassy has reports from sew
eral sources that Spain has purchased
the Powerful Chilean arnored cruiser
O. Higgins, last heard from at the Cape
Verde Islands, where transport with
Spanish soldiers on board is said to
have gone to take her over.
WASHINGTON, June 2S. = The
O'Higgins has not been sold to Spain.
and positive information has reached
here that Chile will not sell the ship
to any Government
NEW YORK, June 2S.-Flint & Co.
of this city have received dispatch
from Beech & Co.. their agents at VAL
paraiso, Chile saying there Is no truth
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OFF HAVANA.
Everything Very Quiet With the
Blockading Fleet.

ON BOARD THE ASSOCIATED
PRESS DISPATCH BOAT. CYNTHIA
III. OFF HAVANA, June "a. 8 p. M.
via Key West, June %, a. m.-For
the first time in weeks a newspaper
dispatch boat visited the blockading
fleet off Havana yesterday. The con-
ditions We're found to be as peaceful
as the waters of the Gulf stream were
turbulent Since the good practice by
the Spanish gunners against the Mont
gomery the other day, particulars Of
which were cabled at the time, nothing
has occurred to break the monotOny OF
this peaceful blockade.
Rarely has Cubas capital been seen
under such exceptional advantages as
The record-union., 1898-06-29
GLOVE CONTEST AT STOCKTON
Charles Reno Gets the Decision
Over Yank Savage.

STOCKTON, June 2S.-Charles Reno
of the Olympic Club was given a de-
cision over Yank Savage of the Re,i-
ance Club this evening before the
Stockton Athletic Association, in a very
clever, ten-round contest. Reno was
on the aggressive throughout the go,
and landed repeatedly, while Savage
relied on countering altogether.
Mcmahon of the Merchants Club and
Dennis of the Olympic Club fought an
eight-round draw.
Hoagland and Knutzen of the local
club also fought a seven-round draw.
Platt of the Reliance Club was
awarded the wrestling match, as H.
Gelder of the Oakland Club was in
jured at the end of twenty minutes.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Gilmore Must Go to Prison.

preme Court has affirmed the judg-
ment of the lower tribunal in the case
of s. A. Gilmore, convicted of bur
glary in the first degree in Tuolumne
County. He claimed that he was not
responsible for his act because he
was drunk at the time. The Supreme
Court declares that the fact that he
informed the officers exactly where the
stolen property was concealed proved
that he was not in maudlin condition
when the crime was committed.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
OAKLAND RACES.
Winners Of Yesterdays Trotting
and Pacing Events.

OAKLAND, June 2S.-Results of
trotting races here to-day:
Two-thirty class, pacing, one mile,
Dictatress won, Lady Margaret second,
Direct third. Time-2:1SH
Two-fourteen class, pacing, one mile,
William Baker won. Dictatus second,
Fitz Aymon third. Time-2:1SH.
Two-seventeen class, trotting, one
mile, Clay S. won. George Washington
second, May B. third. Time-2:14.
Two-twelve class, pacing. one mile,
Little Thorn won. Hijo del Diablo Sec
ond. Ketchum third. Time-2:131la.
Two-forty class, trotting, one mile,
heats, two in threeus7HsSFf 1, Mamie
Rely , ), Dexter L.. IS lss4st time
2:16h. stiap po..,
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CAN MAKE WAR AS IT PLEAsEs
Americans Fully Entitled to Send a
| Fleet to Spain.

LONDON. June 2S.-The 'St. James
Gazette" this afternoon, commenting
upon the. prospect of the American
forces attacking the coast of Spain,
says:
The reception of the news-evidenced
change in public opinion, which at the
commencement of the war thought Eu-
rope should notify the United States
that the war must be confined to Amer
lean waters 1t is now recognized that
the Americans are fully entitled to
make war in their own way, and they
are indeed driven to retaliate upon
Spain In this manner, owing to the
tactics which Spain has chosen to
pursue"
The record-union., 1898-06-29
36-inch Percales,
7C ward.

This morning these regular
121bc values are on the counter
at &c. Among them will be
found the choicest of this sea-
sons patterns and colorings,
and If you've a thought Of q
pretty waist OF separate skirt
for yourself, or a waist for your
boy. or a wrapper, you'll find it
in this lot.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Charged With Arson.

VENTURA, June 2S.-To-day Sher-
IN Charlebers, upon a telegram from
Sheriff Borgwardt of Bakersfield. ar
rested j. S. Rodriguez a Ventura bar
Der, charged with arson, said to have
been committed year ago while he
was resident of Bakersfield, when
two houses. rented, furnished and
heavily insured by him We're burned.
The alleged evidence of his guilt was
furnished by a woman with whom
Rodriguez formerly lived. The prisoner
denies his guilt, declaring it a case Of
blackmail
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Browning Dies Of His Wounds.

:. FULLERTON. (Cal.). June 2S.-Ern-
est Browning, the insane rancher, who
Sunday morning tried to kill his wife,
daughter and a hired man with ham
mer, and then fractured his own skull
and drove an iron bar into his brain.
died early this morning. His intended
victims are still alive, but they are in
serious condition.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Lace Edged Handker-
chiefs.
3 for SOC.

Every woman loves dainty and
pretty kerchiefs. These are OF
linen lawn, sheer and fine. and
are edged around with neat and
dainty patterns OF Valenciennes
lace, making very attractive and
dainty bits; 3 for Soc.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Fancy Silk Ribbon,
23C.

A handsome new line Of pure
silk plaid and striped ribbons,
in the latest and prettiest COM
binations of colorings, and In
the correct width for sashes,
neck and millinery purposes.
Are yours to select from to-day
at 23c yard.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Perfumes.

splendid standard grade of per-
fumery which comes in all the
favorite odors, which are stong
and lasting. Put up In ha-ounce
bottles, Csc, and 1-ounce bot
ties, 45c.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
SUPPOSED SPANISH SPIES.
Four Suspects Taken to Fort Nc
pherson. Georgia.

ATLANTA (Ga.), June 2S.-Four sup
posed Spanish spies reached Fort Nc
Pherson to-day. One of them Is Prl-
vate Frederick J. Glenhurst of the
Fourth Army Corps. He is supposed
to have entered the army to enable him
to carry on his secret operations with
out attracting suspicion. He was ar
rested at Tampa, and, pending investi-
cation of the charges against him, was
sent to Fort Mcpherson.
The other three suspects are officially
known as Thoribio Negrin, deserter
from the Spanish navy; Jose Martinez
and John Rodriguez, alias Spanish
john" They were thoup'f' have
been obtaining inform .out the
Notifications at the the use
of the Spanish Cove.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Oxford Checks,
&c ward.

These goods make most attrac-
tive shirt waists, being in bias
plaid effects and checks, in col
orings plain and in blendings
Of green, lavender, pink, red,
blues, tan, etc.; launders well
and wears well.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
@Il!lIl;|2Id d7l STORM
Fourth of July Bunting
SC ward.

Red, white and blue bunting
for decorating ON the glorious
Fourth IL here in quantities to
supply any demand. It should
be used with q lavish hand this
year, and every one should dis
play Old Glory's colors at this
price.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Gunboat Bennington.

SAN FRANCISCO, June S.-The
United States gunboat Bennington has
gone to Mare Island, where she will be
placed on the drydock and thoroughly
overhauled. 1t is expected that she will
be ordered to Manila as soon as she is
ready to sail
The record-union., 1898-06-29
The Robinson Case.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2S.-Judge
Bahrs to-day took under advisement
the demurrer to the complaint in the
suit brought by the Southern Pacific
Company to prohibit the State Rail-
road Commissioner from proceeding in
the Robinson case. The closing argu-
ment in behalf of the Commission MAIN
tained that the court had no jurisdic-
tion to prohibit the Commissioners from
dfscharging duty enjoined upon them
by the State Constitution.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
White Oxford Ties,
Sl.50.

White kid or canvas oxford
ties arc the correct thing to
wear with your new Summer or
CANDY or lawn, and you'll want
q pair for the Fourth anyway,
SO come while the line Of sizes
and widths 10 unbroken, and
supply yourself, at $3.50.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
White Duck Skirts,
Sl.25.

Women's white duck skirts, SO
neat, clean and cool looking,
find great favor this season.
This lot is a very extra value at
the price; are correctly cut as
well made, and hang AZ well as
if higher priced.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Corded Lawns,
SC ward.

Another lot of those corded
Summer lawns, 32 inches wide,
in neat floral, vine and set pat
terms, will be yours to choose
from to-day at the same price
which carried away the big lot
SO rapidly last week-5c yard.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
French Organdies,
l5C ward.

Imported goods, sheer and thin,
Csc and $50 values, reduced to
15c. Twenty new patterns In
this lot, and a prettier cut for
a Fourth of July gown will
never be found if not among
this lot of handsome striped,
plaid and flower decked mate
rial.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Plaid Crash Skirts,
$500.

These skirts make q very at
tractive combination with a
pretty shirt waist. They are in
the natural tan colors Of crash
and blocked in plaid style with
lines Of contrasting light colors.
Any ordinary size, at So.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Men Leather Belts,
SOC.

Mems leather belts, black and
tan color, with harness buckles
or square silvered buckles, some
covered, some plain; solid the
full length, or in three sections,
Joined with clasps; various
lengths; soc.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Remember the Elaine.

Remember the Maine" cush-
ion tops, and various others
bearing patriotic emblems, to
be worked in colors; something
entirely new in this line. See
them at our art counter, at Csc.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Mems New NeckWear,
Csc and SOC.

New club ties and bows, in the
latest styles and colors, direct
from New York by express. Pro-
cure your new tie for the Fourth
of July ere the assortment is
broken. They're choice lot.
Priced, Csc and soc.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Fourth of July Flags,
45C.

Large muslin flags for the
Fourth OF July, size SKA feet,
bright colors, on 6-foot staff,
with gilt spear head. Price, 45c.
Smaller flags, priced as fol-
lows: SC, Sc, l2c a dozen; 4c,
&c, Sc, 12c and 1Sc each.
Silk flags at soc and $1.95
each.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Kings County Republicans.

County Republican convention to-day
made the following nominations
Sheriff. w. " Buckner: Clerk. 3. A.
Fassett; District Attorney, A. CT. Park
Assessor, c.. w. Follett; Recorder, f.
j. Peacock; Treasurer, A. NJ. Stone,
Superintendent of Schools, J. w. Gra-
ham: Tax Collector, Peter Van Valer:
Surveyor. Z. p Irwin; Auditor, S.
Rosenberger; Coroner, William Thorn
as: Supervisors, Walter Steves, S. Nc
Laughlin, &C. w. Sullivan, George
Toner and ]. t. McJunken. A. j. Pills
bury was indorsed for Congress. and
T. J. Kirk for Superintendent of Public
Instruction.
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cruiser Almirante O'HigginS has been
sold to the Government of Spain.
The record-union., 1898-06-29

ST. PETERSBURG. June pa dis
astrous fire has occurred at Riasou
capital of the government of that name
situated 10 miles by rail southeast sof
Moscow Much of the town. which has
a population of over 10000. has been
destroyed. and the loss is estimated to
be several million roubles.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
Women's Drop Stitch,
Hose,
Csc pair.

We show three styles Of wo-
mems drop stitch stockings, In
black; they are full finished,
long and elastic, stainless black,
and are favorites for Summer
wear, and unusual values at Csc.
The record-union., 1898-06-29
ADVANCE OF
AMERICANS
ON SANTIAGO.

CONTINUED from First Page.)
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LINES BEING
TICHTENED
ABOUT CUBA.

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Arizona republican., 1898-10-15
SAILS IN A QUEER CRAFT.
New York Lawyer Carries His Beat
 Under, His Arm

New York. Oct. f4.-William Douglas Moore came sailing up to the battery dock about 8 o'clock tonight in a trim little boat. The craft stood we'll up to the wind and rode a heavy swell made by passing steamers like a cork, but whsn she arrived at the pier her owner jumped cut and, to the astonish- ment of the onlcokers, began to pull his boat to pieces.
 He took out the twelye-foot mast and folded it into. three pieces, loosensd a few pieces of cord and off slipped duck covering, disclosing an appar- ently fragile framework of ash, which in few minutes more was unlocked and neatly tied up in a bundle three fees six inches long. The strange mar iner then tucked his dismantled boat under an arm and marched up Bread way to his office, where he practices law when nc; engaged in sailing his re- markable craft