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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-26

nj acknowledgements told by Com
mander Todd, of the United States gun
boat Wilmington, i'll his report to Ad-
miral Sampson:
AT 4 O'Clock on the morning OF July
18th. the vessels on blockade duty in
this vicinity. the Wilmington. Helena.
Scorpion. Hist. Hornet. Wampatuck and
Osceola, approached the harbor of Man
~Zanillo. from the westward. At I:30
the Wilmington and Helena entered the
northern channel Oward the city. the
Scorpion and Osceola the mid-channei
and the Hist. Hornet and Nampatuck
the south channel. the movement OF the
vessels being so timed as to bring them
within effective range OF the shipping m
about the same moment
AT 80 fire was opened on the ship
ming. and after n deliberate fire lasting
about two and a half hours, three Span
ish transports. Ell Gloria. Jose Garcia
and La Puriciama Conception. were
burned and destroyed. The pOntoon
which was the harbor guard store ship
probably for ammunition. was burned
and blown up. Three gunboats were de-
stroyed. One other was driven ashore
and sunk and a third was driven ashore
and is believed TO have been disabled.
s"The firing was maintained at Il range
which is believed to be beyond the ang
Of the shore artillery. 1t was continued
until. after Il gradual closing in. the
shore batteries opened fire at q compara-
lively short range. when the ships were
recalled. the object of the expedition hay
ing been accomplished. and the ideas OF
the commander-in-chief earned out as |
understood them. that was to destroy
the enemy'S shipping. but not to engage
the field batteries or forts.
NO casualties occurred on board any
of our vessels. Great care was taken
in directing fire that as little damage
rs posSible should be done the city itself
and so far as could be observed, little
if any damage was done"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-26
BLOCKADE RUNNER CAUGHT

Key West. Fla. July 21.-9:5O q. NJ
Inc British steamer Newfoundland.
loaded with food supplies. was captured
by the Mayfiower on Tuesday. off Glen
!ue@os. into which harbor she was head
ing. Two blank shots across her bows
Drought her to. and the Mayflower put a
prize crew on board of her. and sent her
INTO charleston. s. c. The Newfound-
iand left Halifax. \. s.. on July 9th.
The May1Owcr has on board five Gu
pans who We're picked up at various
times by the ships of the b~lockading feet.
They had fled from Havana and other
tuban ports to escape starvation, as
the condition of affairs ashore in China
grows worse daily.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-26
SHOULD BE GIVEN REST.
Fifth Army Corps May Come to the
Mountains of North Carolina.

Santiago de Cuba. July 2O.-Nia Kings-
ton. Jamaica. July 21.-lO:15 a.. m.
General Smarter has opened ii cable of
flee here and is III communication with
Washington regarding the disposition of
the Fifth Army Corps. which consist
of those troops tina came with him from
Tampa, and the re;nforcementS from the
four transports which have since been
unloaded. Except the Ihirty-third and
part of the Ihirty-fuurth Michigan none
OF the latter nave been in action, but are
all camped in the same place. and SO far
MS health considerations go. General Me
kibbin seems 10 have held the opinion
that the Fifth Army Corps could join
the Porto Rico expedition under General
Miles rs soon rs Santiago should fall.
This was the evident intention when the
invasion army left the United States.
but the condition Of the men now. ac-
cordlng to the physicians and command
ing officers, is such that the entire corps
should return North ut once. GencraI
Miles has cabled that he does not want
and will not need Il single man among
them, and he believes that after their
hard campaign they should be given a
rest Of ut least two or three weeks.
General Skaters messages TO the same
effect Il been most urgent and the
t'Nt'iS Hda II !lltIi SIlDlllu ne sent lIlIb
camp III the mountains of North Carolina
or Western Maine for n month. Wash
mgton agrees to this and will do every
thing possible, the cable dispatches to
day say. to carry the army away from
here. But there is Il lack of transports.
The cavalry division has been sent
into the mountains. at its own request.
TO see If 1t cannot get into shape to join
General Miles and if no fever develops
the men may 20 to Porto Rico.
The Twenty-fourth infantry is acting
as guards and as nurses at the hospital
at Juragua. and more Of them are need
ed. The colored troops are all likely to
remain here to attend the sick and hold
Santiago.
Genera Shaftcr has cabled TO Wact-
ington that it is imperatively Dcc"ssary
that he should have more immuncs sent
to him quickly and the probability is that
a corps will leave within iii" next ten
days.
All orr men are now cncampcd on the
lighting line where they have been for
two weeks. except General Wheeler's
men. who have been sent into the hills
General Wheeler is still III. hut he
resist the pleas Of his friends to return
to the United States.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-26

aent and that must be earned out u
therefore may be. i'll the lsht OF present
circumstances and conditions, many
years before affairs there nave so shaped
themselves as to entruSt the island 10 the
CubauS and we finally yield our posses
sion of them. The transition must ne
gradual. step by step and the hhai sele'-
nj change of control effected ON! aitef
Il thorough training and deInonsIra'ioi
~ the abilities Of the people. beginning
with the trial of the leaders In at hrst
minor capacities. This is what is To be
looked for and the gradual transition Will
consume a length of time considerably
NJ variance with what the people most
rXDect.'
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-26
RAISING THE WRECKS.
Sampson Says the Progress Made is
Very Satisfactory.

Sampson Says the Progress Made is
Very Satisfactory.
Washington. y. c.. July 21.-The fol
lowing report has been received from
Admiral Sampson:
United States Flagship. New York,
Playa del Este. July Goth.
Secretary of the Navy. Washington.
j.. c.:
Progress in wrecking the Maria Te-
resa is very satisfactory. The com
pany thinks the ship will probably, be
raised by Sunday next. No information
regarding the other ships. Board of
officers examining the Reina Mercedes
to-day. She will probably also be raised.
Lieutenant IillSbury. commanding the
\esuyluS. has been supervising the
wrecking of these vessels on the part Of
the navy.
(Signed.) "SAMPSON.'
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-26
THE NEWS FROM SAMPSON.
More Important Than Appears on The
Surface.

Washington. d. c., July 22.-There
were several events of interest if not of
Importance at the War and Navy De
partments to-day. General Anderson at
Cavlte sent a message. saying tina Agui-
naldo had declared a dictatorship and
martial la wover the Philippines, some
thing that gave the cabinet food for con
SideratlOn at their regular meeting to-
day. There was no disposition to force
any issue with the insurgents chief at
this time, but it is pretty we'll understood
thai he will not be allowed to commit
The United States government in the
future treatment of the Philippine ques
ton. The visit of the German Ambassa-
dor to the President and to the Secretary
of State was Il basis for a belief that he
called to make some representation on
that subject and perhaps as well on the
question Of peace as affected by the
programme laid down by Watson's pro.
Jected voyage to European waters. Ii
so, no official confirmation was obtain,
able and a friendly visit was the onl,
explanation offered by Secretary Day foI
the appearance of the German Ambassa
dor in the Dog-Days in WASHINGTON
The Embassy people were no more com
municative.
1t would not be surprising if it shout,
develop that strong European influences
are being brought to bear to dissuad,
the Navy Department from dispatchin
Watson's fleet to Europe. But so ia
they appepar to have been Intellectual. 70
it is officially stated that the departur
of the squadron is only delayed, no
abandoned.
Although General Miles reported b
cable to-day from Mole st. Nicholas
Hayti. that he was moving along well
with the first detachment of the militar
expedition against Porto Rico the bod
of his dispatch preceding this statemeI
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-26

They Go to Newport News to Embark
for Porto Rico.

Chickamauga National Park. July
21.-Tonight it looks as if at least two
thirds of the troops at Camp thomas
are to be ordered to the front as an eN-
peditionary force to go to Porto Rico un-
der General Brooks.
The movement will begin tomorrow
morning when the Second brigade of the
First division. First corps, commanded
by B%rigadiar General HaineS. will leave
Tor Newport News.
his brigade received marching orders
Il few minutes before 6 O'Clock this even
ing. The regiments of the brigade are
the Fourth Ohio, Third Illinois and
Fourth PENNSYLVANIA
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-26

CAVALRY FOR PORTO RICO.
Five Troops at Camp Alger Ordered t.
Embark.

Washington. July 23.-An order was
received at Camp Alger today directing
that the five troops of cavalry stationed
with General Graham's IN pro
coed to Porto Rico as rapidly as possible.
These troops are \ and G. New York
volunteers. and a. 4 and G.. Pennsyl-
wanna volunteers. The order directs that
they proceed to Newport News for em-
barkatiOn and if transportation will
permit 90 with Hams brigade. The
command will take their horses and be
fully equipped. There are $50 men in
all these troops. 1t is expected that the
troops will reach Newport News about
noon tomorrow.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-26
DISPATCH FROM MILES.
Moving Along Well-Asked For Tugs
and Lighters.

Washington. u. c., July 22.-The
Navy Department has received the fol
lowing dispatch. timed 1:15 D. III. to-day,
Mole st. Nicholas:
'Secretary of War. Washington:
Am disappointed in non-arrival Of
Colonel Heckcr with construction corps.
Colonel Black arrived without snag boats
or lighters. Please send at least four
~Sea-going steam lighters and tugs. Also
General Stones boats at jacksonville. if
not already sent as soon as possible.
Moving along well.
lSigned.) "MILES.'
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-26
DECLINED TO SURRENDER
Unless They Could See For Themselves
Evidences Of Our Victories

Washington, ID. c.. July 22.-The W1r
department has posted the following:
Santiago. July %.
"AdJutant General Corbin, Washington
ID. O.:
Sent two troops Of cavalry with Span
ISL officers and Lieutenant Miloy 20 re
celve surrender of Spanish troops at
San Luis and Palmas. They had not
heard Of the loss Of Gervera's fleet or
Of 1oraIs surrender; they declined to
surrender unless they could come i'm and
see for themselves. 4 detachment If
officers and men came in last night and
returned this morning. apparently salts
fed.
~GSlgned.) "SHAFTEP."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-26
SENT TO PORTO RICO.

BY direction Of the Secretary of War
The construction corps referred to by
General Miles was sent directly to Por-
to Rico. instead of to Santiago as was
proposed before the surrender of the city.
The Secretary's rders were issued after
the surrender of Santiago and without
the knowledge of Genera Miles.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-26
AT THE CUBAN JUNTA.


New York. July 22.-After a consulta-
ton at the office of the Cuban Junta to-
Domingo MendeZ Capote, the Wee
President of the Cuban Republic. issued
a statement concerning the reported mis-
understanding between General Shafter
and Garcia. He has no official informa-
ton concerning the trouble lie ex-
presses his appreciation Of the generous
conduct of the United States III aftording
aid 10 the CubanS and believes the
pledges of this country will be redeemed.
He regards the policy rs outlined IN the
Presidents recent proclamation as reas-
ona bile and practicable.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-26

great many of them will continue t
fight.
The record-union., 1898-09-20

for roads, as the city benefits by them
as much as the country does.
The rate was fixed at 80 cents. Me-
Laughlin voting no.
The special tax for the Elk Grove
Union High School was fixed 81 Z
cents, that for the Arcade District at
80 cents, and that for the Andrus ISL
and District at 80 cents
When the proposed tax for Molxel-
umne District was reached. A. M. Sey-
mour, for the opponents of the tax,
said that the law did not allow a tax
of over 20 cents and the amount asked,
$500, requires tax of IS cents.
Supervisor Jenkins moved that the
tax be fixed at 10 cents. but Mr.. Sey-
mour objected, on the ground that that
rate would not raise the amount that
had been voted and the board had no
rlght to impose tax that would raise
less. Inc returns do not show that
the board has authority to levy the tax.
CHAIRMAN Morrison said that there
turns show that an election was held
and the majority voted for the tax.
They should have a school for their
children to go to and he thought the
board would have to give them the "a
cents. He was satisfied that the tax
would not be paid, but that was a
matter that the board could not mass
upon. District Attorney RYAN stated
that the board has authority TO lew
the tax.
On motion of Chairman Morrison. the
rate was hxed at 40 cents, Mclaughlin
asking to be excused from voting.
The rate for Orangevale District was
fixed at 20 cents.
The record-union., 1898-09-20
THIRD WARDERS.
The Republican Club There is
Hard at Work.

The Third Ward Republican Club
met last night, and the same good at
tendance and good order prevailed. Ow-
ing to the three weeks adiournment
much business had accumulated. and it
was disposed of in the clubs usual
businesslike style
Now that the campaign is on in full
blast, the club shows increased vigor
and II will stand by the Republican
ticket from top to bottom.
A communication was received from
W. T.. Measure, one of the club mem
bers, who Is at Honolulu on board the
battleship Philadelphia. which was read
before the club.
Eugene E. Welty, Republican nom
inee for Township Justice addressed
the club at considerable length and was
we'll received.
a committee of twenty-five was ap-
pointed to canvass the ward thorough
ly and secure what few voters there are
left in the ward.
There was also a committee of five
appointed for the purpose of assisting
in the reception of Henry T. Gage;
the club also resolved to turn out in a
body on that occasion.
Several new names were added to the
clubs roster.
On next Monday night the club will
hold a German tea," when a general
good time will be had, and all Repub-
licans are cordially invited to attend.
There will be prominent speakers in
attendance, and plenty of good music.
The record-union., 1898-09-20
TRUSTEES SALE.

PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
a certain deed of trust, executed by
WILLIAM KERN and Margaret NJ
Kern, his wife both of the county of
Placer, State of California, to William
Beckman and J. l.. Huntoon, both of the
county of Sacramento, city of Sacra-
mento, State aforesaid, as trustees, dated
October 15 1892 and recorded on October
is, 1892, in the office of the County Re-
California, in book ''5S'' of deeds, at page
'30,'' and on application of the holder and
owner of the promiSsory note secured to
be paid by said deed of trust, and be-
cause default has been made in the pay
ment of the Indebtedness secured to be
paid by said deed of trust, the undersign-
ed trustees will sell, at public auction
to the highest and best bidder for cash
in United States gold coin, at the front
of the courthouse of the county of Sac
ramento, in the city of Sacramento, State
of California, on Wednesday, the 5th day
of October, 1898, between the hours of 10
a m and II m. (said sale commencing at
the said hour of 10 a. m. of said day.
the following described real estate, with
the improvements thereon, situated in the
county of Placer, State of California, to-
wit:
The north half of the northeast quarter,
and the north half of the northwest quar-
ter of section number twenty-five, town.
ship number twelve north, range number
seven east Mount Diablo base and merid-
ian together with all water, water rights
and bitches now used or that which may
be hereafter acquired for the purpose of
irrigating and draining said lands.
(Seal) VIM. BECKMAN, Trustee.
Sacramento, Cal, September Is, 1898.
S15-TuThSat3W
The record-union., 1898-09-20
The New Evil of Tea-Smoking.

Physicians in various parts of the
country report an alarming growth OF
tea-smoking. The habit is contracted by
those whose nerves are disordered, who
can't sleep, whose digestion is imperfect
whose liver is out of order, who get the
blues" and feel their strength departing.
1t seems strange that sufferers from the
above disorders should not cure them
selves with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
This is a medicine which whets up the
appetite regulates the bowels, steadies
the nerves and induces sound sleep. Those
who take it find that it cures dyspepsia,
and there is no bad taste in the mouth
in the morning, no feeling of weakness
after a days work is done. 1t is well
worth a trial
The record-union., 1898-09-20
Amendment Number One.

(Being Senate Constitutional Amendment
resolution TO propose to the people OF
the State of California an amendment to
Constitution, in relation to revenue and
taxation, by which it is proposed to
amend said SECTION to read as follows:
ship. board of education or school district
shall incur any Indebtedness or liability
In any manner or for any purpose exceed
ins IN any year the income and revenue
provided for it for such year, without the
assent of two-thirds of the qualified elect
ors thereof, voting at an election to be
neid Tor that purpose. nor unless before,
or at the time of tncurring such indebted
ness, provision shall be made for the col
lection or an annual tax sufficient TO pay
the interest on such Indebtedness as it
falls due, and also provision to constitute
sinking fund for the payment of the
principal thereof on or before maturity,
which shall not exceed forty years from
vided, however, that the City and County
of San Francisco may at any time pay the
unpaid claims with interest thereon for
materials furnished to and work done FOR
said city and county during the forty
third and forty-fourth fiscal years, out of
the income and revenue of any succeeding
year or years; provided that any and all
claims for making, repairing, altering. or
for any work done upon or for any mate
rial furnished for any street, lane, alley'
court. place or sidewalk. or for the con,
Struction of any sewer or sewers In Salu
city and county, are hereby excepted from
the provisions of this section; and IN de-
termining any claim permitted to be paid
by this section, no statute of limitations
shall apply in any manner: and provided
further, that the City of Vallejo, in So
lano County, may pay it's existing indebt-
edness incurred in the construction OF It's
water works, whenever two-thirds of the
electors thereof voting at an election held
for that purpose shall so decide. Any in
debtedness or liability incurred contrary
to this provision, with the exception here
inbefore recited. shall be void.
The record-union., 1898-09-20
Amendment Number Five.
(Being Assembly Constitutional Amend
ment No. 36.)

ment No. 36.)
"A resolution to propose to the people of
~ oHe state of California. an amendment
SsScIon hfteen and section sixteen OF
q o. tlcie nve OF the Constitution of the
state or California, by which il is pro-
follows: - N "'
section 10. A Lieutenant Governor shall
oe elected al the same time and place
~ ~ IA the same manner as the Governor,
aiIu au ms term of office and his uualifca-
IONS shall be the same. He Shall be
hIesluent OF the Senate. but shall only
AeNe casting vote therein.
of9eGllon 10. In case of the impeachment
nee death, inability to discharge the DOW
ers ana duties of his office. resignation.
OF absence from the State the powers and
9uues or the office shall devolVe upon the
lieutenant Governor for the residue OF
one term, or until the disability shall
Sease. ana should the Lieutenant Cover
noF pe lmpeached. displaced. resign die
y become incapable of performing the
SSutles or his office, or be absent from the
State. the President pro tempore Of the
senate snail act as Governor until the
vacancy In the office OF Governor shall
pe hIied at the next general election wheu
members of the LEGISLATURE shall be
CHOSEN. or until such disability of the
Lsieutenant Governor shall cease In case
81 vacancy in the Office of Governor
.ot any OF the reasons above named and
nneIlner the Lieutenant Governor nor the
IreSluent pro tempore of the Senate shall
stnoS succeed TO the powers and duties of Gov
c.1Inor. then the powers aud duties of SucI
1tInce snail devolve upon the Speaker OF
the Assembly. until the office of Governor
sn0(l be nIled at such general elecrf.,
The record-union., 1898-09-20
FIXING The TAX RATE.
SUPERVISORS CUT 1T DOWN
FROM LAST YEAR.
It Is $1.5O for the City and $1.0O
for the County Outside
The City.

The Supervisors fixed the tax levy
for the city and county yesterday.
The tax rate for the city, including
the special school tax, was fixed at
$1.5O, as against 81 70 last year, Whlle
that for the country outside of the
city, including the road tax, was hxed
at $1.60 which is 20 cents less than last
year.
The report of the County Auditor,
which was read to the board, was as
follows:
To the Honorable Board of SuperVls-
ors of the County of Sacramento: IN
accordance with the provisions OF the
Political Code (Section 373O, herewith
submit my annual statement, showing:
First-The Indebtedness of the couh-
ty funded and floating; the amount OF
each class, and the rate OF interest
borne by each class of such lndepteo-
ness, or any part thereof.
Second-A concise description OF all
property owned by the county, with an
approximate estimate of the Value
thereof, and of the amount OF cash IN the
County Treasury, subject TO the pay
ment of indebtedness.
Third-The rate of taxation for coun-
ty purposes as shown by the last levy
made by your board.
Fourth-The assessed value of all
property in detail for the year 1898.
Fifth-Such other information and
estimates as the board may require IN
order to enable you to fix the rate of
tax needed to raise sufficient revenue
for the current fiscal year.
FUNDED EBT.
The funded debt of the county is as
follows: