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The times., 1898-12-26
Continuity of American Expansion.


As the army followed the conquest of Cali
fornia with establishment Of chain OF forts
across the continent, completing TO the ocean
that which Was begun after the Louisiana pur-
chase, the navy IS preparing TO outfit
c=lain Of stations in the Pacific. PTcscience ike
that which explored Oregon through Lewis and
Clarke. and Colorado through AlheTi Pike lon.
ago acquired naval footing in Hawaii and -
moa. These stations. with these now gained ~
Manila and Japan. complete network that
will eqJnp rs bettC than sny ciEer powcr i
equipped for exploiting the commerce Of the Pa
cifc. Hawaii. Guam, and Manila are coalius
and refitting depots at convenient distances ON
the way from san Francisco TO the Asian main.
Samoa lie alike on the route from the Atlantic
by Cape Horn and the r0ule from Hawaii -
Australia These are 10 be made dcpot- OF coal
and maritime repairs like Gibraltar. Malta. Alex
sndria Aden. and Nautilus There i nothing
in il all We doing on the ocean what
have been doing OF land for hundred yelI-
American eSpasion Is continuous operation -
nature. Ii changes only it, methods, not is iny
pulse or character.
The times., 1898-12-26

sight in such matters or else take de-
light in shopping, which no man does
being full of business himself. feels that
nc can run out any time and buy the
presents he is bound to give. First one
thing, then another. interferes, and 1t is
the day or night before Christmas, when,
in panic. he rushes into the shopping
district without distinct idea of what he
wants. He is astounded to find that the
stores are full of people-so full that.it Is
a matter of a long time and much squeez-
ing before he can get inside among the
many others who have waited till the last.
Inside he cannot discover anything that
meets his views. and If he did II is i'm
possible to catch a clerk 10 wait on him.
He forces his way out and breaks for an
other store, only TO meet with the same
experience. Entirely desperate and panic
stricken, he flies from place 10 place, and
is ready to take anything a clerk has the
nerve to press on his attention, or else
he gives it up as hopeless and goes home
wretched and whipped. If he has bought
| anything he has paid many times the sum
he had estimated as the cost Of his gift,
and as he carries il away ne is dubious
about its suitability The feeling grows
on him and when he examines II at home
he is convinced that 1t will never do.
These belated Christmas shoppers would
| bow down and worship anybody who
would open Christmas Day store, where
they could find remedy for their failure.
| What is more they would cheerfully pay
| fifty per cent more than the usual prices.
On the streets yesterday morning were
! to be seen wild-eyed men, who had evil
/ IDENTIFY passed a sleepless night after being
| jammed and pushed and stepped on in
| the stores the night before, rushing about
/ in delusive hope that somewhere some
| thing might be bought. 1t was into the
4 hands of these that the druggists passed
perfumery and other fancy articles at
prices that would have seemed impossible
! a day earlier. II was these men who made
| trade brisk at the florists who happened
/ to have any stock left over. Occasionally
| a man who had undergone the experience
| of a Christmas Eve shopper had sought
| relief from worry in drink. but still harped
on the evils Of early closing. Most of the
| thousands who suffered from over-conti-
dence in their ability TO run out any time
and make their purchases have sworn &c
/ buy next Christmas's presents in January
but they will not. y year from now they
will repeat the sane experience. The only
remedy is a Christmas Day store and the
man who opens it will be benefactor OF
a large part of the human family and will
: receive a rich reward.
The times., 1898-12-26

Official dispatches recently made pub
lie show that as early as January the
President was fully convinced that war
with Spain was inevitable. The Navy
Department. acting on this belief. in
structed certain admirals not to allow
their sailors to go. even when their term
OF enlistment expired. Ii sent secret and
confidential orders to various stations
for warships TO go TO certain strategic
points without causing comment. Ten
days after the destruction of the Maine,
in February, secret orders were sent to
Dewey at Hong Kong TO keep full supply
Of coal and "in event of war with Spain"
to prevent the Spanish squadron from
leaving the Asiatic Coast. Other secret
instructions went to other officers. Yet
all this time and months after, and until
the actual declaration of war, the War
Department did nothing and had hope
and belief that there would be no war.
Adjutant General Corbin is the authority
for this statement.
The times., 1898-12-26

The American Psychical Society pub
fishes a report of its experiments with a
Mrs. Piper through whom, the secretary
SAYS. communications have been received
from dead man. Persons who have
professed 10 be skeptical heretofore can
explain this only on the theory of spirit
ism, every possible precaution having
been taken to prevent fraud The spirit
asserts there is an astral body quite like
the material one, though he does not de-
scribe the condition of the spirit life
The trouble is that no known skeptics
have supervised the experiments.
The times., 1898-12-26
spoiu should Find the Criminal

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.)
Senior Rios complains that have left a stain
on Spanish honor, in that we have refused to
arbitrate the destruction of the Maine. 1t is not,
however, worth while TO waste much time on
that aspect of the case. The Maine was wrecked,
while lying at anchor in Spanish harbor which
was in the absolute control OF the military au-
thorities. A board OF American officers has un-
hcsitatingy reported that the explosion came
from the outside. 1t could only have been caused
by some one who had TO the inner de-
fenses Of The Cuban capital. 1t is for Spain.
not for US to discover the identity of the male.
factor
The times., 1898-12-26
The CompuISion of Jurors.
(From the No-iolk vireinian-pilot)

VIvIfI NHe -NV-IliN 'IIITIII~l-f IIut-T
What right, moral or legal. has Judge in any
court of the United States, State or Federal. 70
compel jury iurymsn to concur in a
dictY A trial by jury ceases TO be such when
the presiding judges judges or any other person
or persons employ any undue influence or threat
jury 10 agree on verdict. though it he
employed irrespective OF the nature Of the diet
or without knowledge OF how the jurors stand.
Yet see it stated frequently that a disagree
ing jury has been sent back TO tie juryrOon.
with an admonition from the judge that il -
their duty To agree and TO bring in verdict.
when il is the duty Of the jurors at all 10 90
any such thing unless they can honestly agree.
The times., 1898-12-26
VIII Keep Their cre.t- unstainc&
From The MemIllis scimitar.O

The men who fought in the Southern army
did not fight 70. money. nor do they ssek
Compensation for their service. Those of their
number who are unable to care for themselves
are provided fcr by their respective States. out
of taxes cheerfully paid by the people Of those
States. and that the veterans generally regard
as sufficient. Besides, they realize that the Gov
ernment could not set up the precedent Of pen
sioning those who had fought il in great Civil
War. That would be absurd. TO say the least.
The grizzled warriors who upheld the stars and
bars on so many stricken fields realize that in
their surrender they lost all save honor That
honor they viii never tarnish By making It a
commercial commodity with which 10 trade upon
the re-ostsldished fraternity of our people
The times., 1898-12-26

Chairman Hull. in explaining the pro-
visions of his army reorganization bill.
says the age limitation was fixed 10 pre-
vent men who had been civilians and ap-
pointed to army positions being placed on
the retired list after i very brief service
1t is wise limitation, but why is it neces-
sary that civilians should be commissioned
in the army? An exception in favor OF
volunteers who had done uncommon SER
vice in the Spanish war might be made.
but otherwise it is only calculated to de-
moralize the army.
The times., 1898-12-26
pclntcd Chri.tmn. Rux.r,.

II is strange that some enterprising per-
"a store to be open on Christmas day
when all others are closed. He would
probably make money enough on that one
day to be idle the rest Of the year. The
habit of delaying Christmas purchases un-
iii the last minute is so widespread as to
be almost an American characteristic. The
average rnan-for women have more fore
The times., 1898-12-26
Merchant shipping.

Never was there more propitious era for the
rehabilitation of our merchant shipping. The ua-
Iional pride Of the American people, nightly
strengthened by our glorious sea triumphS over
fact that we cannot have the powerful navy which
We need unless there Is great and prosperous
merchant fleet behird il 10 provide its iuti>-
pensable auxiliary transport and supply slips in
war and its indispensable reserve of scanen-
Moreover. our ocaan-bornc commerce. now OK
panding a; rate never known before in cur his
tory and the need of close communication With
our new island depenGieneie les. combine to make the
enlargement Of this merchant fleet doubiy inipers-
five
The times., 1898-12-26

What is most exasperating about the
cases of insanity among conviets caused
by idleness is the fact that prison labor
can be arranged so as 10 make the compe-
titlon with free labor insignificant BY
condemning convicts to idleness in order
to prevent such competition, society i'm
poses cruel and inhuman punishment on
prisoners. The supporting of conyicts at
public expense is more of a burden on la
Dor than the competition would be If the
labor should be diversified.
The times., 1898-12-26
America's Army.
(From the Indianapoli. News

IFIO-If tiIt IHIIdIIfH'tl- NtNs-I
There is not the slightest DANCE that the
people OF this country will be dazzied by ri,islTy
glory, any taan there is that they will ne
oppressed by their standing army. The army
belongs to the people, and not TO the President
or Congress. Ii has never been used as the agent
o, tTyauny. or for any other than good purpose.
The officers and men who compose it love their
country and are proud to serve it. The army
has never failed to DO its duty Our irstitu-
tions have Fever been in peril from it,
The times., 1898-12-26
Too Many Trusts.
lFrom the philadelphia Item.

The .rlst is always destructive of the spirit
Of sclfreliance which should control men in every
endsavor, and the blight of its existence affects
not only the generation of the time being, but
that which shall follow II industrial coInbina-
tions permitted TO multiply. they will eventu.
ally overshadow every line OF independent en-
ployes and servants. Ii is time that the tend
ency should be checked.
The times., 1898-12-26
A Tantalizing Boon.
(From the Cleveland Plain Dcale

1t is asserted that the keely motor secret has
been confded TO somebody in b ston. Siubad the
sailor! what burden that must be to carry
around! Think OF it, There it is right at you.
tongues end, and you can't let it go! You
mustn't drink wine for fear the ungnarded ut
terances will let it slip. You mustn't sleep lest
you babble OF it in your unconsciousness. That
sort of strain can't last long. The Boston man
will either tell or so mad-if he has anything TO
tell
The times., 1898-12-26

Circumstances seem to favor the Ameri-
cans in the Philippines, since ii was from
Agunaldo that they anticipated the only
serious obstacle to their administration.
The dictator is left alone and is in no po-
sition to make trouble. 1t is safe TO say
that most of the natives would prefer
American rule to any government an am
bilious Filipino gould set up.,,--
The times., 1898-12-26
Hospitn,ity and Ballots.
From the Columbus Press-Post.) }

IFTotn tne tOIiIlllDu, IIts,-fVstI-
Mr. Mckinley has enjoyed Southern hospitality
in a manner beiitting him and his hosts. nut
Southern votes involve different matter. From
TINS point OF view, Mr. Mckinley had more
enthusiastic reception in the South than was
accorded him in Ohio, when be passed. thfolgl
this State his recent electioneerins eSpSdi-
tion,
The times., 1898-12-26
Net His First onense.
(From the Richmond Dispatch. J

1t is understood that the Havana occasion is
not the first on which Gen. Lee has had to 'call
down Major Russell Harrison. 1t is probable
that the .'sons OF their fathers and .grandsons
Of their grandfather the generals stan have
The times., 1898-12-26
They Would Unchain the Dog.

(From the Cincinnati Commercial Bulietin)
II Hobson ever shows up in the neghborhood Of
Smith, Wellesley, vassar, there will be trouble
in the camp, and the faculty will make it.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-12

Castle Gate. g 50@10 % Pleasant VIII 00G-- Southfield
 Wellington -012 co Coos Bay.-.. 70 [ 75 Common Eggs. .121z9- Ranch Eggs. per doZ .....-........15 .15G- Honey, comb, per
 ID ..-.............l2 l2G15
 Do, extracted. SQ10
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-12

Totals, U. S......s1, ,2s2. 4IS, AT 3S.S Totals outside N Y... 502. 26S, ,193 51.3
 DOMINION OF CANADA.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-12
THE STOCK MARKET.

Previous prices ruled for mining stocks with the usual dull trading.
 On the Bond Exchange sales were of or dinary volume and prices showed no sharp fluctuations. Oceanic Steamship was lower
 The London. Paris and American Bank has declared semi annual dividend of per cent for the last half of 1897. making total of : per cent for that year.
 The annual meetings of the Pacific and Sun set Telephone and Telegraph Companies have been postponed to March IT.
 In the Standard Consolidated mine at Bodit, for the week ending March the regular work of prospecting continues the 15o 265 3ls Sse 470 52S and 5S2 foot levels in the New, Black Main, Standard, Mcguire and Fortuna lodges. In many places the ore is of poorer grade and the general condition of the prospecting ground Is not good as previously reported. The stopes produced the normal amounts of ore from the Moyle Security. New Bullion, Black, Incline and Fortuna ledges, on the 15o, 200. 2e5. SIS, 336 SS0 and 5S2 levels Generally these stopes are looking well. Some very high grade ore Is coming from the Fortuna vein.
 Standard Mill statement-Ore crushed for the week. 227 tons; average assay vanner tailings. S7 Il: concentrates produced. 21s tons; assay value. s25e 12; plate amalgam produced, s5ss4 ounces; value per ounce. S2 H. The mill was shut down 12 hours for repairs on March B.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-12
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO March 1.-The start in wheat
 was quite firm. July opening isc higher at soA
 09031c and May 1sc higher at s1 GAS. There
 was considerable falling off in the volume Of
 Argentine shipments and this was apparently the only reason for the slight advance. No great amount of wheat was offering and very little demand existed for the first few minutes and the ma rset remained about at a standstili for that time. Then 1t commenced to drop, slowly at first under statistical news. Liver pool receipts for the fast three days were slight ly- in excess of normal requirements. The most disturbing element the big addition to the stock of contract wheat here. Chicago receipts were 57 cars to-day, 1s of which were of con tract quality. Besides this, 64 cars and 16.000 bushels Northern were transferred from un- licensed houses. The continuance of the heavy contract receipts from irregular sources began to have effect on traders and the unusual heav- mess of to-day's receipts resulted in an al- most total withdrawal of support shortly after
 the opening Prices in consequence @ began I
 Pressure was put on the market. however. un- til the price had got to about S914c. Letter raid was made on May. Influential houses
 May. ofrering to sell it at s1 Os14 and at even sI G3la but barred Letters brokers from pur-
 chasing at those figures. This created a great believed an attempt was being made to get leaders. and a snall-sized panic in July ensued almost immediately. Offerings fairly poured another cent had been Topped off the price. In the meantime Letters brokers taking
 everything offered to them in May. though be-
 ing forced to pay Sl 04 for it. It was also known that Letter had promptly met calls for heavy margins which had been made on him by the bear contingent and had retaliated in kind. Not until his representatives had absorbed
 something like million bushels of May did the market quiet down. Then a sharp reaction
 took place Tn July, the price rallying from Ssltc to which point 1t had slumped. to s9hc There quite heavy covering by professional shorts on this decline. About noon Letter ap- parently changed his brokers and succeeded in getting a good deal of wheat at below sl 04 The readiness with which everything taken also resulted in marked falling off of the offerings and the price was steadily held at l Sl 04, where 1t closedS July showed a great
 deal of nervousness for the session, but did
 not move very far either way from Sec until near the close, when renewed selling was started by the millers.'' who were afraid of margin calls, and the price declined rapid again. At the close ss14dSsa4c was being bid 1 for 1t.
 l There was a rather light trade in corn, but l the market was comparatively steady. May closed lsc lower,
 i closed hc lower.
 Provisions were easy. refecting the break in wheat. The close was easy at about bottom figures. May pork Tlsc lower and May lard and ribs 2i2c lower.
 i The leading futures ranged follows:
 Articles. Open High. Low. Close. March .............. 021a
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-12
DUN's REVIEW OF TRADE.

NEW YORK March u.-R. G. Dun & Co. g Weekly Review of Trade will say in it's issue of tomorrow: It is most gratifying that no industry or branch of business shows no re- striction or hindrance, but some have been rapidly gaining for the past week and month
 The railways are gaining even while specula- tors are selling their stocks. and the demand for products for all the great industries is in- creasine More gold Is coming from Europe than is needed. SIC. s6s GOO having been ordered during the past week, and money markets are nowhere alarmed stringent, though req sonably cautious The country rests assured that its industries, almost all of it's business. the foreign demand for it's products especially and all It's resources are beyond the reach of any foreign power, and that its honor and foreign interest," are in safe hands. forward as if there were no limit to the sup ply Wheat exports have been 4.lTl. 49l bush els flour included, against PCS, I'll bushels last wear from Atlantic and Pacific ports. and for two weeks. 462 730 bushels against 3,0le.- 74S bushels last year. Exports of corn, in spite in two weeks. against y356. .639 last year, when they surpassed all records; wheat de- cined 22 cents. but corn did not change dur '''e Cotton declined an eighth, selling off fer tilizers indicating less reduction of acreage this year than was expected Exports of princi- value with increase over last year of about 90 per cent in breadstuffs: in cotton 25 per cent and g per cent in the aggregate. The weekly output of pigirou 22S, ,2s0 tons February l. but ,12s March l. and the increase of un- %aekT SOd 's n tons weekly 'OS for
 ports or consumption, against 21s. .457 in Janu- ary. and 2l5, 249 in November. 1895. the month of greatest consumption before this year. For four months production has gained little
 but consumption still more. and if prepara- for railroad cars. for vessels the Klon- dike, for elevators and oil pipe lines. for asri-
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-12
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.

BAGS-Calcutta Grain Bags. nominal' Wooi Bags nominal: San Quentin. s5 S0
 COAL-Welington, s10 per ton; New wei lington, $10; Seattle s6 50; Bryant. $6 50; Coos Bay, $ 50; Wallsend, s; Scotch. SIC; Cumoer- land sl0 in bulk and $11 50 in sacks Pennsyi- vania Anthracite Egg, s15; Camel. slo per ton; Rock Springs, Castle Gate and Pleasant val ley. s9: Coke, $n per ton in bulk ana >ia In sacks. - , ,-
 Harrisons circular says: During the week there have been nine arrivals from Washing ton with 23 227 tons of coal, eight from British Columbia with 19,466 tons. three from oregon with 1155 tons; total, ,S47 tons. These oellV- cries may be considered excessive, as they are entirely northern coast products, not an ar rival from Australia England. This may help to create momentary surplus. ne Witn- drawal of coal tonnage from the northern col lieries from May to August next Will create deficiency that the few steamers remaining III the regular coal trade will be barely adequate to satisfy Hence any oversupply accumulat- ing in the interim will find ready ana pront- able sale few months hence With the ex- ception of several recent charters from swan sea there other foreign engagements TOT coal clearly intmating that shpowners are not seeking this port, as the present OUTLOOK does not justify their doing so. This contlnu- dry weather Is demonstrating It's infiu, ence very markedly all inward frelghts' ana coal Is the first article to show It's effect Al ready freights gradually tending upward and fifteen days of dry weather will as- suredly mean higher freights inward on coal than prevailing"
 RICE-Chinese mixed $4 2094 9 per ctl; No 1, s4 50q4 so; extra No. 1, $5GD5 20; Hawallan' s4 s7!zq5; Japan. s5@5 IS; Rangoon, s4q4 25;
 pany has reduced its prices and now quotes, terms net cash: Cube Crushed and Fine Crushed 6%c; Powdered. exc; Dry Granulated 5ssc; Confectionery A. 55sc; Magnolia A. 5Ac Extra c. 5hc; Golden C. Sc: Candy Granuated SAC; California A. 59sc per ID: half barrels Ac more than barrels. and boxes hc more.