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The record-union., 1898-12-05

forty EIGHT pages as usual, and the
leading holiday story, "A Revolutionary
Santa Claus" by Percival Ridsdale,
viii be Illustrated in colors from draw
ings by Edward Penfeld AS supple
ments will be given two full page color
ed plates, suitable for framing, of war
subjects, from paintings by F. C. Yohn.
\ y
Two features of the Critic for De-
cember should commend it especially to
lovers of poetry old and new. These
are the full text of the fourth edition of
FitzGerald's translation of the Rubyai-
yat of Omar Khayyam QO1 quatrains),
and Kipling's new ballad, THE Truce
of the Bear This ballad would have
attracted general attention even if it
had not been a reply to the Tsar's
peace proposal, for it is a very spirited
and striking bit of verse making, with
out reference to its obvious aIlegorical
motive.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Grill Work.

Who does not admire a pretty
grill? 1t gives an artistic look to
the interior of a home. We have
some choice designs in color
which will match your own wood
work. Cost S. and upwards. This
price means set up in your home.
The record-union., 1898-12-05

There are few writers for youth rcorc
successful in their aims than Amanda
M. Douglas, author of "a Little Old
Girl in New York" Her latest book
for youth not mere children. but the
middleage between childhood and wom-
anhood is entitled, "Sherburne Girls. !"
The record-union., 1898-12-05
ITEMS Dollar Hats.

These dollar hats are probably
a good deal better than you will
expect from the price. They arc
in the popular Fedora shape, in
dented crown and in tan, golden
brown and black.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, SALE OF
Separate Skirts, Cloth Capes
and Flannelette Wrappers.

~ 49,
We have withdrawn regular $50 cloth and
bouce capes also miscellaneous lot of Is separate skirts
all of which been reduced prices that believe will
interest those who them.
Lot I-Silk and Wool Separate Skirts.
Consists of = taormade silk and cloth skirts in black
navy blue fancy pads and stripes, including plain black
silk skirts black wool and silk crepons serges and
various other materials Most of these small lots and
only few Of kind Our aim is to make such low prices
that those who need good ervceabe Winter skirts will at
tend this sale. Some rufie trimmed others corded
some entirely plain and hounce skirts Reduced prices
follows:
Black crepons and silk skirts at So 50 and reduc
ed to S. each
S8.75 $40 and $I2. 5o reduced to s.. So
$3.50 and SIS reduced to $40.
MSsRsss sRieRs, So to $40
Also miscellaneous variety erges plaids and tuck
ed novelties selling from S28 to $40, reduced $3.50
So so, S375, $4o8 and $3.50.
Lot II.-Back Kersey Cloth capes.
you need thoroughly up-todate black cloth cape at
unusually low price this will be the best opportunity Of
fered this season to buy
There will be suitable styles for young women we'll
midde-aged ladies. Mostly black kersey cloths, braided
strap trimmed and plain
S. black capes reduced to $500
$5.75 black cloth capes, reduced to $500
$3.50 kind reduced to $4.o5.
S8.75 cloth capes reduced to $5.87.
No last seasons capes this lot ali Fall and Win
ter styles.
pRieas pesRsrS S3.69 to S5.07
LOT III-Black boucle capes lined and unlined, fur
trimmed and braided reduced to
$2.24, So and S575.
Lot V.-FIannelette Wrappers. ST.
We shall also offer lot of women's warm hannelette
wrappers in dark patterns including three Of this seasons
popular styles, formerly selling at ST so EACH
psSP M1NPAy's Sim
Lubin &C Co., 4OO-4l2
The record-union., 1898-12-05

It is from the press of Dodd, Mead &
Co.. New York. There is no young girl
who viii not be charmed and benefited
by reading this delightful story.
From Charles Scribner's Sons (New
York; we have a refreshingly original
and absorbing novel entitled Red
Rock" Tt is chronicle Of the recon-
struction period by Thomas Nelson
Page and is very freely and prettily IL
Illustrated 1t takes us into the South
in society and politics in the post bel-
lum period, and gives US an insight
into the thought, activity and politics
Of the people Of the time in the old
South. We see the KuKlux clan and its
operations as they existed in that time,
the plantation negro as he was, So
ciety of that day as acted and thought
and is throughout full of home interest.
OF the Lark Classics we have from
William Doxey, publisher (San Fran
CISCO, a small volume entitled, De
partmental Ditties, the Vampire" etc.
It is by Rudyard Kipling. fifteen poems
in the Departmental Ditties'' and
twenty-five other songs of this sweet
singing poet. There is great wealth
of wit and humor in these short poems;
some Of them are more than satirical,
some Of them brimming with human
sympathy, and some as light and airy
as thistle down.
We have received the November num-
ber of Little Folks beginning with
the new volume. The first number of
this magazine for children from 3 to
was issued. a year ago, and at once
took rank as the best publication of the
kind ever issued. Under the expert
enced editorship of. Mr. and Mrs. Pratt,
opens with a charming frontispiece,
and is full of fine pictures. all fresh and
new. Miss Gertrude Smith contributes
the first of twelve Reggie and Reggie
stories, about twins not quite 3 years
old, which has many illustrations, ar
ranged in novel manner Miss John
son gives one of her picture guessing
stories, called Where Was the Little
White Dog?" Sophie SWEET begins a
six months serial, Billy Boy, Brown,
which is sure to be a favorite. There
are many other stories, among which
are Little Overalls,' Through the
Glass Door," 1.-The Live Rocking
Horse as we'll as Thanksgiving poems,
real help to all intelligent mothers
and fathers, who wish their children to
have suitable literature, and they
should send for sample copy. Is. E.
Casino, Boston.)
The record-union., 1898-12-05

Try McMorry's Blend coffee, 35c.
The record-union., 1898-12-05

We have withdrawn from regular stock $50 cloth and
boucle capes also miscellaneous lot of separate skirts
all OF which been reduced prices that believe will
interest those who them.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Waist Sets, 15c.

Better looking and better quail
ty than you would expect for I5c
Have senli-dumbell buttons, with
colored stone settings.
The record-union., 1898-12-05

The December issue of "Harper's
Round Table" will be a Christmas
double number, with a special illumi
mated cover from a design by Maxfield
Parrish. 1t will contain sixty four
pages of reading matter, instead of
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Window Shades.

Regular sizes are here in the
several qualities. Irregular sizes
we make to order upon short no
tice. Make them of the Empire
hand painted Opaque shading,
which does not lose its color from
heat or light. We use only the
latest improved Hartshorn rollers,
which are the standard kind.
If you are in need of shades it
will certainly pay you to see our
goods and inquire prices.
The record-union., 1898-12-05

''Lippincott's Magazine for Decem-
Der Philadelphia) has this table of
contents: Mrs. Russell's Sister, An
ME Eliza Brand; philadelphia Cen
tury Ago." Kate Mason Rowland; I;
''Noblesse Oblige" (poem), Mary e.
Stickney; Lincoln of Coyote James
The record-union., 1898-12-05

It is from the press of Dodd, Mead &
Co., New York. There is no young girl
who Will not be charmed and benefited
by reading this delightful story.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
!Onr Holiday Arrival.
Black Silks.

Good quality black satin
duchess, "a inches wide, at ST
yard.
High luster imported black
Swiss taffeta, II inches, ST.
Heavy quality black satin
duchess, 24 inch, SI.25.
Black duchess satin, FL inches,
Tor waists and skirts, 75c.
Rich black armure silk, pretty
, novel weave, s2I-inch, at $I.25,
yard.
Heavy corded black silk poplin,
22-lnch, SI.5o.
Black silk peau de sioe, 22
inches wide, the kind that wears
well, for skirts and waists. SIPS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
DEATH OF DEXTER CURTIS.
Madison Patentee and Manufacturer
Passes Away.

Madison, Wis, May 16.-[Special.]-
Dexter Curtis, an old resident of this
city. proprietor of trunk factory and an
extensive manufacturer of Il cOllar-pad,
OF which be was patentee, died at his
home on East Main street at 1 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon. He was about 60
years of age, and had been in poor
health for two or three years, though
much improved by a trip abroad, from
which he returned last summer. He was
taken seriously i'll about week ago. and
sank rapidly. Mr.. Curtis was we'll
known hOrseman, and owner Of several
horses which have made fast. records on
the track. He was a WidOWer, and leaves
two sons, who have been associated with
him III business.
Rio, Wis, May 16.-[special.1 Mrs.
Bridget DaWdell, 81 years OF age, died
yesterday at her home in the town of
Spring Vale. She leaves three sons and
one daughter.
Marnette Wis, May 16.-[Special /
Mrs. Jacob Kern, II years old, wife of
the oldest living white settler of Mari
nette, died at midnight. She was a sis
Michael Cory, ST., prominent people here.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
Randolph, Wis, May 16.-[ Special. !
A farmer living near Randolph named
Foley, dropped dead while working on his
land Saturday. Heart disease was prob
ably the cause of his death.
Gustave Hopkins, one of the old settlers
of Randolph, died on Saturday evening.
Mr.. Hopkins had been an invalid for some
time.
Mr.. Dillman, an old resident of this To-
cality and man highly respected i'll the
community, IS dead at his home, two
miles north of Randolph. His death is
the, result of an injury which he sustained
in runaway accident some two weeks
ago. Funeral services will be held this
afternoon from the NJ. e. church. of
which Mr.. Dilman was a prominent
member.
Oshkosh. Wis, May 16-[Special. j
Miss Clara Kant, aged 20. died here yes
terday. Her favOrite brother, Otto Kant,
is a private in Co. L, now on his way to
Chicnnmauga
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
BLANCO TAKES OATH.
Swears He will Support the Auto
nomic GoVernment-Cons
cradle Pomp.

Havana, May 13.-On Tuesday last,
about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, an Amer
lean vessel anchored near Cayo Frances,
hoisted the American flag and asked for
a pilot. Her request was ignored, where
upon she lowered the American flag and
hoisted the Spanish flag, but the marine
authorities paid no attention. About 5
o'clock she left. first lowering boat with
three men, which rowed past the channel
and Cayo Cacos toward Yaguajay or Ca
guaneS.
Gen. Blanco yesterday took the oath to
defend the autOnOmic constitution. A
large concourse, composed of members of
the military and civil services, the con-
suls, prominent ecclesiastics and journal
lists, was present. Gen Blanco was ac-
companied by Gems. Pando, Parade and
Garriche, the secretary general DR.. Jose
Congosto, and number of adjutants. AT
the arrival of the encouragement at the
Parliament house a company of Ligeros
battalion with band and flag did the Gus
tomary honors. The members of both
chambers were present under the presiden-
cy of Senior BruZon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
WE LAND IN CUBA.
Steamer Gussie's Expedition Has a
Lively Battle with Span
iSh Troops

Key West, Fla, May 1880 a. M
The transport steamer Gussie which left
here with a big expedition for Cuba on
Wednesday night, had a lively engage
ment with the Spanish at Cabanas, prov
ince Of Pinar del Rio, yesterday, but sue
ceeded in accomplishing her mission
The Gussie, which came here from
Tampa, carried 1000 rifles and large
quantity of ammunition intended for the
Cubans. The expedition was directed by
Capt. J. H. Dorst of the United States
cavalry, who took with him over 100 men
OF the First infantry and ten Cuban
scouts.
After a rough voyage the Gussie was
met off the Cuban coast by the auxiliary
gunboats Wasp and Manning, which es-
corted her in. AS they approached the
shore a large body Of Spanish soldiers
opened ire upon the expedition and the
gunbOats replied with effect, enabling the
expedition to land.
On shore the battle was renewed. The
Spanish troops had retired to their works
and the woods, and directed a constant
but inaccurate fire upon the landing par
ty. Ihe latter was reinforced by q body
or armed insurgents, who had been in
formed of the coming of the expedition.
Then, under the fire of the gunboats, the
Spanish force was compelled to with
draw and the mission Of the Gussie was
| accomplished.
One of the American party was shot in
the back. The Spanish loss is not known
but must have been heavy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
ORGANIZE 4 NEW GUARD.
Step to Fill Wisconsin's Quota
of Militia.
FOR FORTY COMPANIES
The Old Guard will, However. be
Rcinstated Whc1 They Return
if They Desire.

Madison, Wis, May 16.~-TSpecial.l-
Now that Wisconsin is without d national
guard, all the state militia having been
mustered into the regular service, steps
are TO be taken at once to organize a
new militia. Gov. Scofeld said today
that as soon as Adjt.-Gen. Boardman re-
turns, which will be this evening, they
will hold conference to talk the matter
over and arrange the details
Forty new companies can be organized,
the state law providing for that number.
1t is understood that they will be ac-
cepted upon the understanding that when
the old guard is mustered out of the reg
ular service, it shall have the right of
reinstatement as the Wisconsin National
guard. 1t is expected, however, that the
next Legislature will make provisions for
an additional number of companies, so
that there will be room for all. In case
of Il second call for volunteers the new
militia would probably go first.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
A STRATEGICAL POINT.
Cardenas-Could Control
Railroads.

Washington, D. c., May 13-Maj.-
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, who is spoken of as
the most likely man for the post of mill
tary governor Of Cuba until the republic
is established, says that Cardenas, which
was attacked by American gunboats was
an important point strategically to be
possessed by the United States forces.
About twenty miles back in the coun-
try. at Jovellanos, l think it is" he said,
'all the railroads of Cuba form a junct-
ure and, with Cardenas in the hands of
the Americans the investment of Ha-
vana would be materially advanced. No
supplies could reach Havana by the regu-
lar channels from the interior, and with
the blockading feet in front of the city
its fate would soon be determined f.
naly."
Referring to Ensign Bagley, Gen. Lee
said: He was a gallant lad and I am
sorry he is gone. He was a worthy fell
low and brave as a lion. I'll bet he
made a good fight. But we must not take
our losses too much at heart. War means
blodshed upon both sides and we are
bound to lose many brave lads before we
drag the yellow ensign of Spain from the
ramparts of MORO, Cabanas and other
strongholds Of the enemy"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
H ARBOR OF SAN JUAN DE PUERTO RIG O
LOSS WAS HEAVY.
Spaniards Lose 900 Men While
Forcing a Way to the
Coast of Cuba.

New York, May 13.-A dispatch to the
World from Nuevitas, Cuba, by way of
Nassau, New Providence, says that chaos
reigns at Camaguey and famine at Nue.
vitas
Every boat in the harbor, steam and
sail, has been damned into the narrow
channel to be sunk at the first sign of an
attack. Two thousand soldiers guard the
entrance, twelve miles from the city, and
four old cannon have been mounted on
an island in the harbor. People are starry
ing. Salt pork costs 81 80 per pound: rice
% cents, and goats bring 800 each.
The Spanish commander told the starry
ing citizens to go into the country as he
could not feed them.
Many soldiers are joining the insur-
gents to get food. The conditions at
Puerto Principe are still worse. The sur
rounding forts are almost abandoned.
A column of 5000 Spaniards started
for Moran, carrying a flag of truce When
fired upon by the insurgents the com
mander sent word that he was no longer
making war upon Cubans, but was going
to the coast to fight Americans
Gen. Lopez Rece replied "Spain can
not tight the United States without fight
ing Us. Their war is ours" and again
opened fire.
The Spaniards lost 900 men in the four
days march 10 the sea. Pacifcos
spongers and fishermen are being pressed
into the Spanish service. The Spanish
columns on the way to the coast are
burning all the country homes.
President Masso has ordered Gen. Go
mez and Gen. Garcia to meet him and
his cabinet at Moron trOcha. where there
Will be concentration of Cuban forces.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
ANTI-BRITISH FEELING,
English Residents of the Canary
Islands Forced to Flee-Defense
of Las PalmaS.

London, May 13-Steamers which left
the Canary islands on May have ar
rived here. They saw nothing of the
Spanish feet during the voyage and say
there was only one Spanish gunboat at
Las Palma on that date. The passengers
say there is a bitter anti-British feeling
in the Canary islands and British sub
jects are hurriedly leaving by every
steamer.
Great preparations have been made for
the defense of Las Palmas. The Span
iards claim to have 10000 troops there.
The captains of the steamers say the
harbor of Las Palmas has its usual ap-
pearance and that there is no evidence
of it having been mined. The Spaniards
assert that they have an immense guam
tity Of coal in the Canary islands.
Teneriffe, Canary Islands, May 13.-
Martial law has been proclaimed here and
the harbor lights have been extinguished
until further orders. The expectation of
food stuffs is strictly prohibited.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
Burglar Caught in the Act.

Grand Rapids Wis, May 16.-[Spe-
cial.--A burglar gained entrance to the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul depot at
Centralia sometime during last night and
rifed the money drawer of it's contents
only a few cents in change. From there
they crossed the river to Grand Rapids,
gained entrance through a back window
in George T. Rowland & Sons grocery
store. While he was inside he was dis
covered by Undersheriff Little and ar
rested The man proved to be Edward
Graves, a resident of this place. He had
in his possession a buckskin sack filled
with new pennies which he no doubt had
stolen at the depot
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
LITTLE GIRL SHOT.
Boy Played Soldier at La Crosse with
Toy Rifle.

La Crosse, Wis. May 16.--[Special.1 i
The usually fatal combination of a small
boy and a toy rife all but got in its dead
ly work. Lulu Sholes, the 9-year-old
daughter of James n. Sholes, lies at the
point of death as a result of a gunshot
wound, accidentally inflicted by George
Hanson. aged u. with a 22-long target
rifle. The boy was playing soldier and
missed the target, shooting the girl at a
distance Of 225 feet.
Sam Rask. a former La Crosse boy,
was ordered to the Philippines with the
Minnesota militia of which he is an Of
icer
Mrs. Peter White died at Mansion. She
was the mother of Peter White, Jr., now
Il member of the Third regiment, Wis
consin volunteers.
La Crosse is in the midst of an insur-
ance war between what are known as
''outside" and the ''board" companies.
over the payment of a 2 per cent. tax
or board" companies have about de-
cided they will not pay hereafter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
THE WINSLOW ARRIVES
Came Into Key West Under Her
Own Steam-Can be Re-
paired Soon

Key West, Fla, May 13.-The torpedo
boat Winslow, damaged in the engage
ment at Cardenas, came here last night
under her own steam in charge of Ensign
Bailey of the Wilmington. 1t is believed
the. torpedo boat can be repaired and
made ready for active service again in a
few weeks.
Two of the seamen on board were bad
ly injured. They say that one of the
crew, who was standing in the coming
tower, had his coat literally shot away,
but received nothing but slight flesh
wound in the right side. Eighteen shells
struck the Winslow during the engage
ment.
The remaining members of the crew of
the Winslow, who were also on board,
are: G. P. Brady, chief gunners mate;
2. Cooney, II. Johnson, r. e. Cox. D.
McKeon, J. J. Cavanaugh, B. B. Bassie,
M. LaughIejah, J. J. Madden, W. O.
Hear, M. Leary, w. Myers, J. Gray, II.
Anderson and w. w. Jones.
Cox said that when they left Cardenas
it was understood on board that the
Wilmington was to go in and lombard
Cardenas on Thursday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
SCHLEY SETS SAIL.
DeStin alton of Flying Squadron May
be Changed to Suit Cir
CUmStanCeS.

Fort Monroe, Va, May 13.-At $50 a.
N. the flying squadron is still at anchor
here, but there is every appearance that
it is prepared to sail at a moments
notice. Last night the launches were
taken aboard ship and at 4 o'clock this
morning a batch of letters came ashore
from the feet. Officers gave farewell
grams said: eve sail today"
Washington, D. c., May 13.-The navy
department does not admit that Commo-
dore Schley has orders to sail. 1t is said
his orders are discretionary to move ac-
cOrding to the advices OF war movements
of the Spanish fleet that he receives. 1t
is a safe presumption that if the launches
have been taken aboard ship the fleet is
prepared to sail.
Later-The flying squadron weighed
anchor at $40 p. N. and put out to sea.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
Army and Navy Ranking Officers.

Washington, D. c.. May 13.-Tne rank
ing officer of the United States navy is
Admiral William A. Kirkland, command
ing the maynard at San Francisco
Rear-Admiral Dewey will be seventh on
the list, that is, he will stand at the foot of
the list of rear-admirals. The act of
Congress promoted him ave files, and
jumped him over Commodores Norton,
Bunce, McNair and Howell The high
est ranking officer in the army is Mall
then come Gems. Brooke, Otis, Coppinger,
Shafter, Graham, Wade and Merriam, in
order.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
WARNING WAS GIVEN.
Commanders of Both American
SQuadronS Told About the
Spanish Fleet.

New York, May 16.-The Evening
Posts Key West special says: The
blockaders on the south coast of Cuba
have been warned that the Spanish
squadron is reported off Venezuela,
bound northwest, and to double their Wig
lance. Powerful vessels will be ready
to aid the ships stationed there in resist
is small chance that the Spanish will be
allowed to enter Cienfuegos, a fortified
port desirable to them on account of the
large coaling facilities and machine
shops.
Both our squadrons are informed about
the course of the Spanish hotilla.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
The Powers, if They Intervene, will
Not Permit a Change in Span
iSh Government.

New York, May 16.-A dispatch to the
World from Berlin says: An evidently
inspired editorial to the Post, treating of
the question of European intervention in
the American-Spanish war, says: 'The
time for decision upon the question is
rapidly drawing nearer. If the powers
eventually intervene it will only be on
condition that the Spaniards shall remain
loyal to the rtignlng dynasty.
the government and place themselves I'M
der the control Of the republicans or Of
the mutinous generals they need not reck-
on on the sympathy of the monarchical
mowers -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
urgent INSTRUCTIONS
Spain Sends Them to Cape Verde
Fleet When News Comes
from San Juan.

London, May 13.-A special dispatch
from Madrid, published here this after
noon, says that so soon as Premier Sa.
gasta was informed of the bombardment
of San Juan de Puerto Rico by the Amer
lean fleet, commanded by Rear-Admiral
Sampson, he conferred with the minister
of marine, Admiral Bermejo, who forth
with cabled urgent instructions to the
commander of the Spanish Cape Verde
squadron.
Madrid May 13.-1O:3O a. NIT is
said the Spanish fleet is to leave Martin.
ique Immediately for an unknown desti
nation.