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The record-union., 1898-12-08
WAR INQUIRY.
Testimony Adduced Before the In
vestigation Commission.


WASHINGTON, Dec. THE War
several witnesses to-day, including Pay
master General Stanton and Colonel
Hecker, Quartermaster in charge Of
transportation of the troops.
Paymaster General Stanton testified
that orders and requests were given
him from those in command of the
forces asking that the pay of the vol
unteers be deferred until they should
return to the United States, that being
believed to be the wisest and most jul
dicious course. Pay was withheld in
Cuba on the order of Major General
Miles, he thought, and from the troops
in Porto Rico on the orders or requests
of several commanders.
Colonel Hecker, who has just re-
turned from Cuba, was examined in
detail as to the charters and purchases
of vessels by the War Department. He
said between June Goth and July 25th
he purchased seventeen vessels on the
authority of the Secretary of War. He
found 80 per cent. of the vessels offered
wholly unsuited.
Colonel Hecker said in his negotia-
~i0AAo AiC dCdil uiIeCtiy Will Tie OWilGIS
OF the vessels wherever possible. He
knew of no instance where more than
the actual cost price was paid for yes
sels He always, he said, got lower
than the asking price.
Queried as to railway contracts he
interjected that it was not he, but the
railways, that controlled the rates.
as they charged more than they ought
to have received. He referred to the
transportation rates between Chicka-
mauga and Newport News, and said
better rates had been obtained by let
ting these contracts in this city, the
tariff having been reduced from S13 to
$S per man for the same service.
Colonel Hecker made an emphatic
denial that there was any Influence
in routing" the troops on the several
lines
Colonel Alden, Assistant Surgeon
General, said he did not know why it
was that only officers who hustled"
were able to get medical supplies for
their men.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
AguinaIdo Recognizes the Import
ance Of a Protectorate.

MANILA, Dec. THE native press
continues to advocate independence and
reimbursement to the United States of
the amount to be paid Spain for the
Philippines The independence"
thinks this course the only just one. 1t
insists that the Filipinos have aided the
Americans, solely because they be-
lieved they were fighting for independ-
ence. The paper quotes literally from
President McKinley's last speech in
Chicago to support it's contention that
the Americans are pledged to give the
Filipinos independence.
Aguinaldof and his principal advisers
fully recognize the Importance of
strong protectorate in some form One
of the latter has even ventured the as
sertion that if the Filipinos were grant
ed independence in accordance with the
demands of the leaders the Americans
would be asked to establish a protec-
torate, as otherwise the Philippines
must sooner or late become the prey Of
less liberal-minded country
This statement is borne out by the
attitude Of the better class of Filipinos
in the vicinity of Manila. The numer-
Gus stories as to hostility felt and dis
played on their part toward the Ameri-
cans are without foundation. The Unit
ed States authorities expect on the
part of the natives a peaceful accept
ance of the inevitable.
The United States transport Newport,
bearing General Miller and staff and
the First Battalion, Twentieth Kansas
Regiment, with the Wyoming Light
Battery, which left San Francisco No
vember Sth, arrived to-day, closely fol-
lowing the City of Puebla, which ar
rived yesterday with Lieutenant Colonel
Childers, twenty-five officers and 600
men, including five companies of the
First Tennessee, Troop A of the Nevada
Volunteer Cavalry, detachment of re-
cruits for the Twenty-third Infantry
and detachment Of the California
Heavy Artillery.
To provide for the accommodation of
these newcomers will necessitate the
transfer of a number of United States
troops outside the city limits proper.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
ANTI-SALOoN LEAGUE.
Proceedings of the Convention in
Session at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Dec. 7.-At to-days
session Of the Anti-Saloon League, Rev
Howard H. Russell, the Superintendent,
read his annual report. 1t gave in de-
tail the work for the past year and
showed gratifying progress.
The annual address of the President,
Hon. Hiram Price, was heard with a
great deal of interest. The President
touched upon the various phases of the
work of the league, and said the mem
Iers had excellent reasons for feeling
encouraged, in view of the work which
had been accomplished.
At the conclusion of the Presidents
address the reports of the committees
were made. The members of the vari-
Gus committees for the ensuing year
were appointed.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Importatlons From United States at Chez
Foo Equal All Europe.
The Value Of Imports at That Port
Specified as American Almost
Ten Times Greater Than Those
From Great Britain-Interest-
ing Report to the State Depart
ment Made by Consul General
SOw1es.

WASHINGTON, Dec. z. With a
good deal of pride Consul General
Sowles, at Chez Foo, calls the atten-
tion of the State Department to the
phenomenal strides made by Ameri-
can trade in that section of China in
the past year.
He says that when the books for
1898 are closed the value of American
merchandise imported there will lead
all others. It will possibly equal or
exceed the values for all Europe. The
American flour imports for six months
of this year were SAL 1893, which were
almost as large as the value of the
imports of flour for the whole four
years preceding. American ginseng
also made it's first appearance as an
article of import, which the Consul re-
CARDS as remarkable.
In the case of drills, the imports for
the first six months of this year ex
ceeded those of the entire years of
1893 and 1894, and the imports of all
years of 1897 were four times as large
as they were in 1898.
The value of imports into Chez Foo
in 1897 specified as American were al
most ten times greater than those
specified as from Great Britain.
The Consul points to the interesting
fact that the value of the American
imports into the single Chinese port of
Chez Foo exceeds the entire value of
our exports to any one of forty -one
separate countries which ne names,
including in the lists such nations as
Guatemala, Peru. Dutch East Indies,
Portugal and Switzerland, and in the
Consul's opinion not more than twenty
of the eighty-six political divisions of
the worlds commerce would show a
greater value of our exports than this
Chinese port Of Chez Foo. He said it
is also true that the value of American
exports to three North China ports,
Tien Tsin, Much Wang and Chez Foo,
last year exceeded our combined sales
to all the Central American States,
while we sold more cotton goods in
Chez Foo than we sold in all Europe.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Monson's Speech Denounced.

PARIS, Dec. THE Paris newspa-
pers to-day denounce the speech deliv
cred last evening by the British En-
bassador, Sir Edmund Monson, at the
annual meeting of the British Cham
ber Of Commerce here, as being COM
mentary and warning in the most Of
fensive FORM They say the French
EN- bassador- at London, M. Paul Cam
bon, will certainly be instructed to ask
the Marquis of Salisbury whether it is
by his orders that Sir Edmund under
takes to direct Frances foreign policy.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Farmers' National Congress.

FORT WORTH (Texasl, Dec. THE
Farmers National Congress session to-
day was limited, but few subjects be-
ing discussed Since yesterday the at
tendance has greatly increased. Reso-
lutions We're adopted to-day regarding
arid lands and noxfous weeds. and the
to-day. He was the husband of Lucy
Williams Auzerais, a prominent society
woman, who several years ago went on
the stage, and who possesses an inde-
pendent fortune.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Engraved Plate
and
Calling Cards.

These articles will prove an
agreeable and an appropriate
holiday gift to many, and we
have made many friends in this
line owing to our moderate
prices on the very superior class
Of Workmanship here produced.
We've a dozen different styles of
artistic engraving to submit to
you for a choice, and a copper
engraved name plate lasts one a
lifetime. A copper plate with
your name engraved in any style
and 100 engraved cards for
$1.6O.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
A Blaze at South BerkeIy.

BERKELEY, Dec. 1.-THE upper
story of the Macdonald block, corner OF
Ashby and Shattuck avenues, South
Berkeley, has been completely destroyed
by fire. Miss Emma Freeman,
reomer, narrowly escaped with her life,
being burned about the face and hands
While fighting the fire on the roof
Frank Tape fell through into the rooms
below, and was rescued with difficulty.
The loss was about 81 900.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Trimmed Hats
All Reduced.

You'll find the most beautiful
hats in our millinery rooms, all
reduced. 1t is our custom to re-
duce all millinery goods at this
season, and as hats or materials
are never allowed to remain on
our shelves until they become
old, and all of our trimmed hats
are late creations, you can ex-
pect to receive some very fine
hats at small prices; $1,000
hats for $500; $500 hats for
$4.OO; $7.OO hats for $3.50, and
so on, at a ratio Of about half.
twill pay you to buy a hat now.
The record-union., 1898-12-08

the Utah cavalry and the Utah Light
Artillery now stationed in this depart
nent. There will be no thirty days
furlough, as is customary, and the mus
tering out will take place here. The
date has not been determined upon.
The First New York Regiment, which
arrived here from Honolulu yesterday,
will probably leave for New York some
time next week to be mustered out.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Sails for Home.

KINGSTON (Jamaica), Dee. Unit
ed States Customs Commissioners Rob-
ert H. Porter arrived here from Cuba
yesterday on board the Admiral Samp-
son, and sailed for home to-day. He
said his Investigations Indicated the
desirability of reciprocity between
Cuba and the United States, in spite
Of the Louisiana sugar and Florida to-
bacco trade. The Commissioner has
framed a Cuban tariff which will be
promulgated on his arrival nome. 1t
opens the Cuban market to all nations
on equal terms. Commissioner Porter
considers the Cubans perfectly fit for
self-government.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
sharkey and Mccoy Matched.

NEW YORK, Dec. THE Press"
tomorrow will say: tom Sharkey
and Kid Mccoy have been matched to
fight twenty rounds before the Lenox
Athletic Club in this city for a purse
of $4,000. The battle viii be fought
early next month, and the winner will
go after Bob Fftzsimmons. To day
Sharkey and Mccoy will meet to sign
articles
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Manley Will Not Return.

NEW YORK, Dec. Alexander L.
Manley, the colored editor who was
compelled to leave Wilmington, ~ c.,
on account of the publication in his
newspaper of an editorial rejecting
upon the white women of the South,
and who has since resided in Asbury
Park, N. j., has decided to publish his
paper, the Record in New York
hereafter, instead of Wilmington.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Seattle Ball Team Coming.

SEATTLE, Dec. IL. w. Doyle will
leave for San Francisco December 10th
with the Seattle baseball team. The
team is scheduled for series of games
in the League towns of California.
Manager Doyle is hopeful of inducing
the California baseball people to form
a Coast League. In case they decline
his overtures, the Northwestern League
will be made up of six teams, as fol-
lows: Vancouver, Victoria, Salem,
Portland, Tacoma and Seattle.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Hobson Going to Manila.

NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-Assistant Ma
val Constructor Hobson will go to Ma
Mia to superintend the raising of the
sunken war vessels. He expects to
leave about December Goth. Hobson
will shortly visit his home in Alabama,
but only expects to stay three or four
days.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Trial of Mrs. Botkin.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. THE Bot
kin case proceeded slowly to-day. The
attention of the court was directed to
the filing of the jury, but after two
sessions only one juror had been added
to the ten selected yesterday, and an
other venire has been ordered to report
to- morrow, when the case will be re-
su.ned.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
No More Hazing at Princeton.

PRINCETON IN. j., Dec. 7.-Hazing
at Princeton is now officially dead Its
fate was perpetually sealed when the
faculty at special meeting in the
college offices tonight stamped the
mark of its approval upon the resolu-
tions adopted by the undergraduates in
mass meeting assembled last week.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Nevada Governorship.

CARSON (Nev), Dec. 7.-William
Mcmillan, the defeated Republican
nominee for Governor, will contest the
election of Reinhold Sadler (Fusionist),
on the ground that the apparent ma
jcrity credited to Sadler is based upon
a sufficient number of illegal votes to
change the result Of the election. Some
sensational allegations are anticipated.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Mrs. Gross Released From Custody

Los ANGELES, Dec. Mrs. Wini-
fred Gross, who has been confined in
the County Jail for several days on a
charge of being an accomplice of John
Hancock in the Southern Nevada muir
ders, was released from custody to-day
upon request of Sheriff Prudential of
Phoebe New, upon her assurance that
she would go to Phoebe and testify in
aid of the prosecution of Hancock when
called upon to do so.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
More All=WOOl
Dress Goods
at 25C.

This is another lot of hand
some all-wool dress fabrics, reg
ular SOC values, which are yours
at Csc per yard; they will make
a stylish dress and q very desir-
able and economical gift; full
80 inches wide; comes in brown,
green, garnet and blue, mixed
and heather effects, contrasting
black; very attractive winter
weaves; 25c yard, special.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
A Train Flagman killed.

of ex-Mayor Blethen, was struck by
the Alameda local train on First street
this evening, and died at the Receiv-
ing Hospital about two hours later. No
one witnessed the accident.
The record-union., 1898-12-08

appointment of Consuls and the rela-
tions to the agricultural interests Of
the country Organization Of Country
Clubs for Women was the principal
paper discussed to-day. It was read
by Mrs. Isadore Miner of Dallas, Tex.
The remainder of the session was con-
sumed by the address of G. III. Willing
ton of Texas on the cattle industry of
Texas.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
A Butcher Disappears.

ALAMEDA, Dec Louis Hammer,
a butcher of High street, has disap-
peared. There is evidence that he COM
mitted suicide this morning by jumping
from the Bay Farm Island bridge into
the bay. His friends have refused to
believe that he has made away with
himself
The record-union., 1898-12-08
State Miners Association.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec AT
meeting Of the Executive Committee of
the State Miners Association to-day
resolution appointing committee to
confer with legislative bodies and Rep
resentatives in Congress, in the inter-
est of a bill to impound and conserve
the waste in the waters, was taken up
and carried.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Earthquake at Oakland.

OAKLAND. Dec. 7.-An earthquake
shock was felt about 8 o'clock tonight
1t was severe enough to cause brick
and stone buildings to sway, and break
some glassware. No real damage is
reported.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Box Found. but valuables Missing.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. THE
strong box of Mrs M. J. Mahoney,
widow of the late Senator was found
to-day in the ruins of the Baldwin Ho
tel, but it contained nothing but
mass of charred papers. Diamonds
valued at $1,000 and 5000 in coin were
missing. The theory is that the valu-
ables were taken before the fire reached
the hOX
The record-union., 1898-12-08
nuIkIkI Scientific and
Unllsivy Manufacturing Optician,
S1h X STpEET
$40 K STREET.

Sutrc will contest, and both sides to
tue controversy have expressed a desire
for speedy trial. Judge Coffey has
agreed to grant the contestants leave to
amend their pleadings.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Attempted suicide at Manila.

ALAMEDA, Dec. z. - Frederick
Schroeder, a well-known photographer.
attempted suicide by cutting his throat
with a razor this morning, but was
.overpowered by an officer before he
had inflicted fatal wound.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Elliot Defeats Smith.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. III. A Elliott of
Kansas City defeated DR.. J. W. Smith
of ST. Louis at Dupont Park, this city,
to-day at 100 live birds by score of
81 to "a. The match was for 800
side.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Monogram
Writing Paper,
45C box.

This papeterie is put mp in a
neat embossed box. The stock
contained therein consists of "a
sheets of fine bond style of
square paper, unruled, bearing
in the upper right hand corner
any initial desired in artistic
neat style of gilt capital letter,
and "a ob1ong envelopes in size
to correspond. This is strictly
high grade stationery at small
holiday price.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Prince Of wales Not Coming.

LONDON, Dec. An official denial
has been issued of the report from New
York saying the Prime OF Wales con-
templates attending The centennial cell
ebration of the city Of Washington as
the Capital of the United States
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Christmas Cards,
Booklets and
Calendars.

The old gray stone fairy castle
to the left of the entrance is re-
splendent with the most beauti-
full and bright collection Of
booklets, Xmas cards and calen-
dars ever displayed in our city
or that artist or poet ever con-
ceived of; they're in a great va
riety of covers, fascinating
shapes and beautiful embossed
ideas, delicately tinted and
toned natures effects, etc., and
the leaflets therein contain sem
timent in verse appropriate to
the thoughts of all and will bear
loved ones. They're priced lie,
Sc, SC, &c, 1Oc and up.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
White Gets the Decision.

SYRACUSE IN. III, Dec. 7.-Before
the Monarch Athleti3 Club tonight
Tommy White Of Chicago got the deci-
sion over Billy Moore of this city In a
twenty y-round bout.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Scores in the Bicycle Race.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-The scores of
the leaders in the bicycle race at 2 a.
m. were: Miller 1,165 miles, Pierce l.
154, Waller 1.159. Albert /, ,153, Stevens
LIS
The record-union., 1898-12-08
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"JUST LIKE A BIG SHOW"

This store is just Like big show little 1oy was sa TO
mother
the other We do least object to the compliment
the little OK
little fe-
suggesting DID,
gift Claus
Postoce Fairy Castle and the Merry
GoAround
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Fire at Aptos.

APTOS, Dec IA fire late tonight
destroyed three small business houses
and asdwelling opposite the depot The
loss is about $1,000.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
The Last Of the whaling Fleet.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. T. The
whaling bark Alexander, the last of the
Arctic fleet to return this year, has ar
rived here without making single
catch. She came from Plover Bay, by
way of Dutch Harbor She was caught
in the ice off Cape Navarine on May 1st
and held there until June Goth. The ice
field in which she was held was fifty
miles in area. On October Both the
bark reports that the Norwegian
steamer Bowhead sailed from Plover
Bay for Yokohama
The record-union., 1898-12-08
AFFAIRS IN THE
ISLAND OF CUBA.
General Wade Pays a Visit to Gen.
eraI CaStelldnOs.
The Meeting Of the Two officers Of Most
Cordial Nature.

The American Received With Mil
itary Courtesy and Honors Fully
in Keeping With His Rank, and
in Sharp Contrast to the Sys-
tenn Which Prevailed Under the
Regime Of Captain General
Blanco.
The record-union., 1898-12-08
Sutro Will Contest

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec IA jury
trial has been demanded in the Adolph
The record-union., 1898-12-08
THE MONADNOCk'S
VOYAGE TO MANILA.
Details Of the Remarkable Trip
Made BY the Monitor
Told In the Report Of Captain Whiting to
the Navy Department.

Bestows Great Praise Upon the Ex-
ecutive Officer. Chief Engineer
and Crew of the Warship for
the Energy and Ability Dis
played and Hardships Endured
Throughout the Voyage.
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utah Troops to be Mustered Out.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 7.-General
Merriam has orders from the War De-
pRrtment to muster out the troops Of
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-05

There is still positively nothing new in
regard to the reorg anization OF the regi-
nents, az the governor says he cannot
do anything until the United States
mastering officers get here, which will be
within few days at the latest. Then
will commence the physical examinations
Vrbsch CaDtain Gardner thinks will take
-o0c folly 30 per cent of the men here.
Men will be sent home for very slight
physical imperfection and detective eye
sight will knock out great many. The
Fifth is Just as determined as ever to
stick together and 90 home before they
will submit to the breaking OF their or
aganization.
The health OF the Calumet and Hough.
ton boys is still remarkably good and
the boys are all standing the rigors OF
camp life with good results.
Mr.. Jacker from Detroit. veteran OF
the late war, was among Co. DIS visitors
yesterday. He is an uncle OF Private
<2remicke and well known at Calumet.
GUcR,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-05
CAMP EATON, May 2

CAhP EATON, May =.
Sunday was by long way the biggest
day Island Lake has eyer seen in the
number OF visitors that came out to visit
the boys at camp. There were nearly
twenty thousand visitors in camp and
they came from all the to sns about the
southern part OF the state. One train
load had nineteen cars and all packed
full. Most OF the visitors were to ace the
Detroit and Grand Rapids boys, but
there was a good crowd at the Fifth all
day. A large number OF Calumet stu.
dent were here from Ypsilanti and Ann
Arbor and spent the day. Among the
number from YpsilaLti were the Misses
Ollie Wilkins, Daisy McGinnis, Minnie
Ri0slff, Minnie Leary, Effie Lamont.
Della Jacka. and from Ann Arbor the
Misses Annie Quello aud Kate Schroeder
and Messrs. Arthur PAUL. George Ruppe,
Will Allan, John Recbetto, Fred Sauer,
James Watson and John Miller.
Frank Condor from Hancock; who at.
'oeuds the university, was also down.
some Of the boys had relatives or trends
at Detroit and many OF them were among
che visitors. The visitors all appreciated
the tact that the camp grub was not ex.
tra select and brought some deicacies
along with them which was a treat.
However. most Of the companies had
especially prepared dinners for Sunday.
Corporal Mcdonald, who has charge OF
the department for Go. ID, set up a great
spread for the day and even went 80 far
az to include ice cream and oranges in
the menu.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-05

Mr.. Shand the architect, has completed
plans for the three story building, which
Mr.. Ed Ryan intends to erect the coming
summer on Sixth street. The building
will be of Portage Entry brown stone,
rs feet in depth and frontage OF so
feet. The interior will be finished in hard
wood throughout and be equipped with
the following comforts. namely, steam
heat, electric lights, the latest sanitary
improvements and bath rooms in each
Hat. The first floor will be divided into
two nice large store rooms.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-05
8 Fl q II 8.

Mems. boys ladies'. MISSES and
assortment of tan shoes and oxiords,
designed and made by practical shoe
makers In tan kid, chin cloth, yestry
tops. nut brown, chocolate, tan, laced,
button, with medium weight soles,
made on glove fitting lasts
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-05

Mr.. Emil Wolf commenced business in
the Mich,ga house the 1st OF May. The
house is now in the hands Of the painters
and paper hangers who have commenced
a general remodeliDg of all the rooms.
Mr.. Wolf will also run hotel in connec
ton with the saloon and is making all
the improvements necessary for the CON-
tort and convenience OF his patrons.