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The record-union., 1898-07-04
SHAFTER
BROUGHT TO
A STANDSTILL
Says He Has Invested
Santiago.
But He Cannot Garry It by
Storm at Present.
He Will Have to Wait for Further
Reinforcements.
His Losses Will Aggregate About a Thou
sand, but the List Has Not
Been Made Out
as Yet.
He Will Have to Wait for Further
Reinforcements.

WASHINGTON, July 3.-From the
heat and carnage and battle of Santi-
ago where for the last three days the
American forces have pressed forward
against an entrenched enemy, General
Shafter to-day sent the following dis
patch, summarizing the situation:
PLAYA DEL ESTE, July 3-To Sec
retary of War Washington. Camp near
Sevilla, Cuba, July 3-We have the
town Well invested in the north and
east, but with very thin line. Upon
approaching it, We find it of such a
I character and the defense SO strong it
will be impossible to carry it by storm
with my present forces. Our losses up
to date will aggregate a thousand, but
list has not yet been made but little
sickness outside of exhaustion from in
tense heat and exertion of the battle of
day before yesterday and the almost
trenches. Wagon road to the rear is
kept UP with some difficulty on account
of rains, but 1 will be able TO use it for
the present General Wheeler is seri-
ously i'll and Will probably have to go
to the rear to-day. General Young also
very i'll; confined to his bed. General
Hawkins slightly wounded in foot dur
ing sortie made last night which was
handsomely repulsed. The behavior of
the troops was magnificent. General
from Santiago to San Luis and has
burned a bridge and removed some
rails, also that General Pando has ar
rived at Palma and that the French
Consul with about 400 French citizens
came into his line yesterday from San
tiago. Have directed him to treat them
with every courtesy possible
SHAFTER, Major General
Secretary Alger sent the following re-
ply to General Shafter:s
To General Shafter: The President
directs me to say that you have the
gratitude and thanks of the nation for
the brilliant and effective work of your
noble army on Friday, July 1st. The
sturdy valor and heroism of officers and
men thrill the American people with
pride. The country mourns the brave
men who fell in battle They have
added new names to our roll of heroes.
r. A. ALGER, Secretary of War
The dispatch speaks for itself. and, as
Adjutant General Corbin said. tells
what a desperate fight our gallant
troops have been in. 1t was received
at noon to-day, after a lull of nearly
The record-union., 1898-07-04
Getting Ahead Of Queen Victoria.

Little Prince Alexander, the eldest
son of the dead Prince Henry husf aud
of Princess Beatrice of England. has
always been noted from his earliest
childhood for bartering proclivities He
lends marbles and tops at interest to
his cousins, the little Connaughts, and
on one occasion got up quite little cor
ner in dolls which he succeeded in CUR
chasing at a great reduction from his
small Albany cousins.
The other day he received a
present of fl from his mother.
and, having quick yspent 1t, applied
for. the second. He was gently chiled
for his extravaganza, but, unabasnei.
wrote to his grandmamma. The Queen
! had been warned of the financial en-
barrassment.-. and she replied in The
same strain of .remonstrance, where
upon the Prince responded:
Dearest .Grapdmamma: I received
your letter, and hope you Will not think
n was disappointed because you could
not send me any money. It was very
kind of you to give me good advice I
sold your letter for "a 1Os."
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KILLED AND WOUNDED.
General Shafter Sends a List Of
the OMcers.

WASHINGTON, July 3.-The follow
ing dispatch from General Shafter was
received at the War Department to-
night:
PLAYA DEL ESTE, July 3.-Adju-
tant General United States, Washing
ton.
Camp near Santiago. July 3.-The
following is a partial list of officers
killed: Colonel Charles A. Wikoff,
Twenty-second Infantry; Lieutenant
Colonel John NJ. Hamilton. Ninth Cav
airy; Lieutenant w. H. Smith, Tenth
Cavalry; Major Forse, First Cavalry;
Captain O'Neill, First Volunteer Caval-
ry; Lieutenant Niche, son of Professor
Michie; Lieutenant Jules G. Ord Sixth
Infantry; Lieutenant VIM. E. Shipp,
Tenth Cavalry
Following is partial list of officers
wounded: Lieutenant Colonel John H.
Patterson, Twenty second Infantry:
Lieutenant Colonel Henry Carroll, Com
manding First Brigade, Cavalry divis-
ion; Major Henry w. Vessels, Third
Cavalry Captain Augustus P. Block
som, Sixth Cavalry Captain John B.
Kerr. Sixth Cavalry; Captain George K.
Hunter, Third Cavalry; Captain George
A. Dodd, Third Cavalry; Captain Chas
w. Taylor, Ninth Cavalry; Lieutenant
Frank r. Mccoy, Tenth Cavalry; Lieu
tenant Winthrop S. Wood, Adjutant,
Ninth Cavalry; Lieutenant Haskell,
First Volunteer Cavalry; Lieutenant A..
L. Mills, First Cavalry; Lieutenant
Oren B. Meyer. Third Cavalry; Lieuten-
ant Arthur Thayer, Third Cavalry;
Lieutenant Walter c. Short, Sixth Cav
airy; Captain John Brodman. Tenth
Infantry SHAFTER.
Major General Commanding.
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WASSERMAN, DAVIS & co.

are corporate. The palace car compa-
pies are taxed on every sleeping berth
let The Standard oil and sugar trust,
and all refiners of oil and sugar doing
business of $3.50, 900 or more a year
are taxed one-fourth of / per cent. on
each dollar of business done, so ,the
howl of the Mali is unjustified by the
fact that the corporations have not
been rescued from taxation. They will.
however speedily rescue themselves by
transferring the tax to the consumers
of their products wherever that thing
is possible, and it is clearly possible
with the great oil and sugar trusts that
all would like to see hit. If any posi-
BILE way could be devised for taxing
corporations in such a way that they
could not shift the burden there is not
Republican paper in California that
would not favor it, but there is not, the
MALI knows there is not, and its howl
is dishonest and demagogy pure and
simple.
QUITE SATISFACTORY.
Vacaville Reporter: The commuta-
ton of the death sentence of Worden.
will be viewed satisfactorily by the
people of California. There was al
ways a reasonable doubt Of his sanity
The examination of witnesses in the
East by DR.. Gardner has been thor
ough and complete. The commission
have passed on the evidence collected
by him and are unanimous that
executive clemency should be exer-
cised. The fact that others equally
guilty, and more responsible mental
ly than WOrden were acquitted by Il
jury. in itself justifies the actions of
Governor Budd. From an examina-
ton of the evidence collected by DR..
Gardner, it can be readily seen that If
the same testimony had been intro
duced at the trial. he would probably
never have been convicted. but would
be occupying a place in an asylum now.
The record-union., 1898-07-04
HIllsl22l; STORE
STORE CLOSED ALL DAY MONDAY, JULY 4th.
Trunks for Vacationists,

I'm looking for a trunk one
should see that they get the
best possible value for their in
vestment, as you do not require
to buy a trunk every season if
You look to two things and see
they're right. One, the work
manship Of the trunk; and the
other the price. You'll fnd both
qualifications In our trunks and
splendid line to choose from.
and If you've a trunk need for
vacation time we can supply
you enthusiastically, as we show
metal trunks well cleated with
hard wood cleats and malleable
iron corner protection, convent
emily arranged inside, at 1915,
$5, $3.50, 81 and up. Also, cam
vas covered oil painted trunks.
with iron bottom, Taylor bolts.
fitted up with set tray, etc.
Priced at $3.50, $3.50 and up.
The record-union., 1898-07-04

Though not of the wide naval eX-
perience possessed by his predecessor.
he is active and determined, and is
conducting the affairs of his office to
the satisfaction of the Government of
Spain. He has so many decorations it
must be quite load to carry them all
around on his breast. He is man.,
however, of pretty cool judgment, and
demonstrated his willingness to take
long chances when he recently accept
ed the portfolio which gave such cx-
acting duties with so little hope of sue
cess
The record-union., 1898-07-04
RED CROSS WORK.
Lesser and His Force Attending the
Wounded at Playa Del Este.

NEW YORK, July 3.-Chairnan
Steven Barton of the Red Cross Socie-
ty, has received the following cable
gram from Clara Barton, the dispatch
coming through the War Department
from Playa del Este. and bearing date
July 3D.:
Lesser and his force are attending
wounded here. They are constantly
coming in. Elwell and his force are
landing supplies from the State OF
Texas in the surf, day and night. with
out docks, under great difficulties and
dangers. General Shafter sends us ur-
gent appeals from the front for medi-
cineS and food none there. VIII try
to send by four mule wagons to him to-
night and go on ourselves"
Miss Barton does not give her exact
location.
The record-union., 1898-07-04
Shirt Waists for Women
At SOC.

More excellence in these
waists than you usually find at
the price. They are equal in
value to those you see else
where marked Use and even
higher, made with yoke and
correctly cut, insuring a fit,
and are in the most stylish of
colors and the neatest of pat
terms, have detachable collars,
and in sizes SO to A.
The record-union., 1898-07-04

A Flank Movement. Pa said
Petey what is a flank movement?"
"A flank movement, my son." replied
the father, who is a raw recruit, lis
when ! prepare to go out and make a
night of it and your mother secures pos
session of the latch key. y."-Philadelphia
North American.
The record-union., 1898-07-04
Tinsel Drapery,
At &c yard.

Japanese tinsel drapery is an
odd and attractive fabric much
In use for mantle drapes, scarf
tides, sash curtains and for
covering bamboo FIRE screens,
ETC.; Is in bright co1ors of green,
yellow, cerese, blue, pink and
ttnsel, decorated in odd figures
and patterns.
The record-union., 1898-07-04

fng of ten miles from Ell MORO. at the
entrance to Santiago Harbor, huge col
umns of gun, powder smoke could be
seen slowly climbing skyward against
the background of the mountain at
whose base Santiago lies. At IL O'Clock
this morning the smoke covered the en-
tire valley in which the city is, and has
The record-union., 1898-07-04
WOmen'S Black Bathing
Hose,
Price 35c pair.

Women's fast black bathing
hose, long elastic legs, fine
gauge, have rubber soles, cloth
covered with heavy drill tip
over toes, thus forming a pro-
lection to the feet very neces-
Sary to bathers and filing a
long-fe1t want, and at very
moderate price. 35c per pair.
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WOmen's Black Sateen
Skirts,
At ST.

These underskirts are made
from a splendid quality of non
crocking black sateen, fine twill
with a splendid silky luster.
They are made with corded
Spanish Hounee, are liberal in
width and are well made.
Priced 81.
The record-union., 1898-07-04
Open Work Scrim.
At SIC yard.

This open work or lace scrim
comes in white and ecru, much
of 1t Is used for curtains for
bedrooms and also for sash
curtains, as well as for purposes
in the fancy work line. This is
very superior value at the
price. S1sc yard.
The record-union., 1898-07-04
CAPT. AUNoN Y vILLALoN.
The Present Spanish Minister of
Marine.

One Of Spain's important officials at
the present time is Captain Aunon the
Minister of Marine, or as his full name
would make it, Captain Don Ramon
Aunon Y Villalon. He is a maa Of
much energy, and has gone about the
work of his Office with determination
to accomplish all he can for his native
country
The record-union., 1898-07-04
WOmen's Black Hosiery,
At l21C.

These are non-crocking black
hosiery with finished seams, and
double sole, heel and toe, are
long in the leg and elastic.
Come in sizes Sl5 to 10, and are
a value you have paid more for
many a time, but not here, for
our price is l2l2c; z pairs for
25c.
The record-union., 1898-07-04
WOmen's Ribbed Cotton
Vests,
At SC each.

These are the Richelieu
ribbed vests for summer wear
for women. They're soft, elas-
tic and gauzy in texture; are
low neck and sleeveless, with
fancy over-stitch around neck
and armlets; they are in sizes
3, A and 5. Price SC each.
The record-union., 1898-07-04
THE FIERCE
FIGHT At
CANEY.

Continued from First Page)
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-02-22

uniting smoke approaching the warship
;ust before the explosion. the cores
yondent of the Associated Press has IN
rerviewed the man in the hospital, VINO
was said to have circulated the report
and has had from him an absolute de-
oial. Lieutenant Blandin. officer OF the
deck at the time of the explosion, ana
Lieutenant Hood. who was with MIN,
Goth positively deny that such a story
could nave any foundation. unless IL was
he smoke of the City OF washington
thar miSled some one.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-02-22

When we / alone we have
thoughts to watch, in company our
gues.-Hannah Moore.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-02-22

10 b,ibed TO report at variance Win .ne
oc+'al facts and might even 90 SOM
49, 70 the hull which would serve d.
: con frmation Of their report.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1898-03-04
**Esta es mas barata

Tales paas confession ica
nvonta que Emulsion de Scott produce los regads dsea-
gdo de sane Emulsion
de Scott pec Cca de tnta de epa[na en- EXCLUSIVE ea de
tendan "tan eas como % atas que de Scott Hay al1as que
"anlOg Ia de emS formula lOdo
eS CaItlMlO de mod0.
cal
creaor de purcador de la Cma
esCr0ua lO0S
la dbHdad No rival los nio raIufcos
Paaune elrqed n nae hh i fn f ~ con
HHmIscm u aup coqnn 0 cen~R IA
SCOTT QIMlCOS,
The herald., 1898-10-30

fronted, had long-tailed basque rounded off
from the hips i'll the most approved fashion,
and right round its entire length went tour
rows OF that marvellous machine stitching in
silk of its own hue. a deep rounded collar
graced it at the back, and in front it boasted
square revers. each and all machine stitched.
The cuffs We're small gauntleted ones, also
machine stitched, and it was lined through
out with black and white checked silk, the
same silk going to fashion the blouse, which
Of necessity was to be worn with it, the
coat being open-frontcd.
There was nothing remarkable about the
blouse. OF course it was tucked. front
md back and sleeves. but pretty touch of
The herald., 1898-10-30

composing the gown under consideration
was of a very light make of face cloth. But
to go on, the sleeves were of the coat shape,
but sufficiently large TO admit of their being
slipped comfortably on over another coat if
need be. They terminated in deep cuffs of
their own material, beautifully stitched.
The lapels were broad and machine stitched
and there were four pockets, two on each
side, with machine stitched lids" Apro-
pos, too of this stitching, it also went the
entire round of the coat, even the hem bear
ing it's four rows little less than three.
quarters of an inch apart A charming
open-fronted coat and blouse. This was of
The herald., 1898-10-30
LOS ANGELES HERALD: SUNDAY MORNING. OCTOBER so 1898
THE VERY LONG SKIRTS OF OUR MOST STYLISH GOWNS

10 revert to gowns, let me tell you of an
exquisite confection hailing from Paris and
intended for autumn wear. This was OF pale
biscuit-colored face cloth. The skirt was of
a generous cut as to length, but tight with a
marvellous tightness from the waist to the
knees; thence it iluted outwards and was
adorned by nnumerabe rows Of machine
stitching. Of upper garments this model
possesses no less than three, in addition to Il
shirt. First there was a coat, then came
:ghtfitting bodice; lastly there appeared
long driving coat with glorious lapels and
deep pockets. | wonder what there is in
deep pocket that the average woman should
find it so enticing thing!
We will take the coat first. This, open
The herald., 1898-10-30

A cold tomato sauce excellent for cold
meats is made from peeled whole tomatoes
from which the seeds are pressed out. The
tomatoes are then chopped and afterwards
strained, the mixture put in bowl and
seasoned with salt, little onion Juice,
lemon juice, asdash of cayenne, and little
olive OIL
The herald., 1898-10-30

color was introduced by big bow of cerise
silk placed exactly underneath the chin.
must own to liking that bow immensely
The bodice, which comes next in the order of
things, was severely plain, pointed back and
front, and tight fitting A scroll-like de-
sign in fine silk braid ran up and down ON
either side of the front and round the plain
high collar band, this latter rejoicing in an
inner linen collar and bow of white silk
by way of finish The driving coat was ex-
actly what driving coat should be-of
sack shape and lined throughout with silk
of its own hue, which, though it was of ex-
ceedng thinness, yet added materially to
the warmth of the garment in question. |
think | have already said that the material
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pepper is to be recommended. Thrown into
a soup or stew or simmer of any kind, they
produce the flavor without any digestive
Irritation. The. COINS, as they are called,
are simply the grain OF berry of the plant
before being gro'und to the puverized pep
per of commerce.
The herald., 1898-10-30
Cinnamon and Microbes
SEPARATE SKIRTS

There was, perhaps, more virtue in our
grandmothers' ''yarb tea" than we have been
willing to admit. At any rate various forms
oned cinnamon tea, which used to be admin.
istered on any and all occasions. CHINA.
mon is said to be inimical to microbe life, and
decoctions and essences made from it are be-
ing tried as a preventive OF the spread of chol.
era, typhoid fever and like germ diseases.
Those nursing diphtheria patients are ad.
vised to gargle the throat with essence Of
cinnamon and alcohol in water. Just how
but it can do no harm to try it.
The herald., 1898-10-30
Brown Bread Ice Cream

The brown bread ice cream is properly
made, the effect is as if the ice cream was
favored nuts. Break into bits enough brown
bread to fill pint measure, dry in the oven
while hot crush With the rolling pin and run
through the houf SITTER Just before taking
the dasher from the freezer, before the con
tents are hard. stir in the crumbs. This
allows for IA quart of cream. Home made
whole wheat bread is also excellent for the
purpose. e.-London Star.
The herald., 1898-10-30

checked straw and velvet in black and
white There was ruching and fan:
shaped bows of the checked silk employed
to fashion the blouse, a plume of black
feathers at the side, and, suppose by way of
carrying out that note of cerise, just under
the chin, at the back, a big bunch OF cher
ries of just that precise hue.
Talking of a splendid hat. naturally brings
one to the subject of headgear. There is
not much that is new as regards the shape
of these Toques have it all their own way
and very pretty way it is, too. As to the
trimmings, odd as it may sound, flowers are
to be fashionable garniture for our forth
coming felts. These have already made
their appearance in Paris, and are catching
The herald., 1898-10-30
Brown Tomato Sauce

Fry one onion, cut it in rings in an ounce
of dripping, when Drowned stir in an ounce
of Drowned flour; when this is very darl,
without being burnt, add half pint of stock,
leaving the sediment left over from the gravy
soups, STIR and boil five minutes. Take the
sauce off the fire, add tablespoonful of to-
mato sauce, Il teaspoonful of anchovy, half a
winegass full of sherry, pepper, salt and a
pinch of cayenne. Wiring this through a
ta,nmy cloth, heat up, and pour around the
cutlets
The herald., 1898-10-30
Greater Than Greek

Professor Jebb made an excellent appear.
ance on the congress platform and showed
that academic pursuits need not make
man a poor judge of affairs. Perhaps it is
to Mr.. Jebb that the Record refers in one
of its congress "notes." He was learning
golf, SO the story runs, at st. Andrews, and
making but indifferent progress. "Why can
not l play golf?" he inquired of the ever
ready eadd s can manage %Gst est things
Eye ken it's no vera hard thing to teach
Greek and such like, but it takes held to
play gowf!"-Palf Mall Gazette.
The herald., 1898-10-30
To Waterproof Paper

Make two preparations, one consisting of
alum two ounces and CASTLE seap three
ounces, dissolve in pint of water ;the other
of half an ounce of gum arabic and an ounce
of blue, dissolved in pint of water. Then
mix the two, warm slightly over the fire and
pour some OF the preparation into large,
fiat dish, or tin tea tray. Place single
sheets of white paper in the fluid until satur-
ated, then hang up to drain and dry.
The herald., 1898-10-30

l. Lavender taffeta blouse with
guipure yoke, black velvet waistband
and embroidered galloon trimming.
2. Coat bodice of brocaded otter
colored velvet with plain velvet vest.
8. Elegant bodice Of uncut velvet,
ruby and cream, with bias bands of
white satin on edges; cream guipure
yoke.
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on, so, of course, we are, I suppose, bound
TO receive them here with open arms.
The herald., 1898-10-30
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Raw cabbage is much more digestible
than when cooked. A cabbage salad made
from a raw, fresh and crisp head OF cabbage
and served with French dressing is much
improved if garlic is rubbed in the bowl
from which it is served.
The inexperienced housekeeper offers can
taloupes cut in halves and filled with ice.
They should instead he piled on shredded
The herald., 1898-10-30

ice, and only moderately chilled, not served
half frozen, as is often the case. The ice
soaks them with water and destroys their
flavor.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-30
PERSONAL MEN TION.

Oscar Kohcr aud family spent to-day at
Lakeside.
Mrs. Gussie Hildcnbrand, Of Woodbury.,
n. j., is the guest of friends and relatives
here.
Misses Stauiler jenkins aud Schroeder, Of
Mabauoy City, and Miss Jones, Of Pottsville,
we're promcnaders ON our streets last evening.
DR.. u. John Price is attending to the
patients of Dr. NJ. S. Kistler, during his
absence from town.
Miss Bessie Wolley, of Philadelphia, has
returned to town after weeks visit among
Pottsvillc friends.
Miss Sadie Rumble, Of Rngtown visited
friends i'm town to-day.
! Mrs pIliugcr aud son, William, of West
/ Lloyd street, have gone to Milton to visit
| friends
| Rev Robert O'Boylc has returned homC
| from his vacation to Bedford Springs, Pa.
Miss Mary Edwards. of Beaver Meadow
| is being entertained by Miss Sue Fowler.
Fred. Kcithan, of Sunbury, is the guest o
the Keithqn family, of town.
Miss Gussic Kline has gone to Wilkesbarr,
and Scranton to spend her vacation.
Miss Ethel Albin is spending her vacation
/ ia Philadelphia.
John Foley has entered the Normal schoo
at East Stroudsburg for the fall term.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-30
BOSTON FACTORY
--zzeSHOE STORE

Spoont, the furniture dealer,
has made a contract with the
Boston Factory Shoe Manu-
facturers which enables him to
sell shoes IS to 80 per cent.
cheaper than other dealers in
the region. All the goods are
made of good, solid leather,
well made and the latest
styles at all prices from so
cents up to $500. Everybody
is invited to call and inspect
our line and save money. For
the next so days we will sell
shoes IS per cent. below
factory prices,