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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-05-21
Breaking Tt Gently.

General Weyler has been reported as
saying he did not consider it his duty
to wrap up rifle balls in wadding lest
they should hurt the enemy. Spanish
Ministers are apparently more cOnsid-
crate of human feelings than is Gen
eral Weyler They also are stanch
believers in the virtues of cotton wool.
A crushing Spanish defeat would be too
great a shock to the nerves of the
Spanish people. and so the i'll news is
ingeniously wrapped up in wadding I'M
til it is transformed into a Spanish
victory. The following diary gives the
Spanish prescription for a humane
method of breaking i'll news to a proud
and excitable people:
Sunday ernoOn)-RepOrts received
in Madrid of naval battle in the Phil
ippines. Minister of Marine highly
pleased" and telegraphs his congrat-
ulations.
Sunday (evening)-Some Spanish losses,
but greatly increased enthusiasm. in
view of the fact that the American
squadron was obliged to retreat"
Sunday q p. m)-"OuT fleet engaged
the enemy in a brilliant combat They
obliged the enemy, with heavy loss,
to change position and maneuver re-
peatedly."
Sunday 1880 p. m) Minister Of
Marine announces the victory of the
Spanish forces: difficult to conceal
his Joyful! emotion
Sunday 01:30 p. m.)-"Spansh loss
serious, but honorable
Monday (afternoon)-''Vi Of the
Americans has been complete: Cavite
RACED to the ground; Manila in
flames"
Monday vening)-Nartial law pro-
claimed in Manila.
London Daily News.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-05-21
Dynamite in a Railway Depot.

OAKLAND. May 20.-The discovery
Of stick OF dynamite at the Emery
Vile depot is causing the poles and
railroad officials much anxiety The
dynamite was found hidden among
some rubbish, and IS now in thu pos
session Of Division superintendent Ag-
Iery. Much significance is attached i
the discovery, owing to the fact that
nearly every day trains loaded With
troops are passing through that locality
on their way to San Francisco.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-05-21
Rndh Wins the Gun.

KANSAS CITY (Mo), May 20-The
Kansas City Star" cup. representing
the win" shot championship of Ameri-
ca. was won in the Missouri shooting
tournament to-day by Charles Budd OF
Des MOines. His possession of the cup,
however, may be but temporary, for,
under the conditions of the donor, the
trophy is to be put up again to-mOr-
row. when the five maIksmen who have
at different times held the cup are to
compete for its permanent ownership.
MI Budd viii have as opponents J. a.
r. Elliott, J. E. Riley, Fred Gilbert and
Sim Glover
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Bag1ey aud Ellsworth.

Ensign Bagley will be mourned as
the first American victim of the war
but for that very reason he is sure of
lasting remembrance. There is no
American who does not remember the
first victim Of the Civil War on the
side Of the Union, Bagley viii be re-
membered as long as Ellsworth is re-
membered. but with the difference that
whereas Ellsworth threw away his
life in doing what he should have or
dered to be dome by others. Bagley laid
down his in the strict line OF his duty
New York Times.
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los Angeles Citizen KILLED.

Los ANGELES May 20.-Ex Coun-
Gilman Horace Hitler, prominent bus
mess man, was accidentally killed this
afternoon. While he was passing in
front of the IIenne block on Third
street near Spring, where alterations
are in progress, huge window frame
fell. Worknen shouted 10 Hitler. but
in trying to get out Of the way Hitler
missed his footing and was struck on
the head by the frame. He was taken
to his home unconscious, and died 4
few hours later.
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Sunervisnrs st Mana.

NAPA, May 20.-The delegates to The
Supervisors convention WISHED st. lie
lena to-day inspecting the il,a roads
and stopping at several big wine eel
lars en- route At Hunts FONT they
were treated to an excellent lunch by
The Board of Trade. They We're also
entertained at the home Of jacob
Schram.
The party returned here this evening.
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Admitted to Practice.

OAKLAND May 20.-Miss Rachel
Vrooman. a society belle, was ycstrE-
day admitted to practice law before the
Supreme Court. She graduated with
hcnors from the Hastings Caliege OF
Law. and now is a fully accredited mem
her Of the bar Her ia her, the late
Henry Nrooran, was one Of the most
prominent attorneys of California. Fe
left valuable estate, which his laugh
ter proposes to manage herself
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Interesting Find.

Some time ago attention was called
10 a remarkable find made a Nocerna,
in Umbria The many objects discov-
cred. having now been studied by l. adj
ing italian archaeologists, are declared
to have belonged to n CarloVingian
Frank. who was Killed in about the
year S95 during the siege Of Nocerna.
There We're found battle ak a massive
gold scabbard, throat piece. chain
of gold and a broken lance. which might
recall how the warrior came TO his
death
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The Oakley Derby.

CINCINNATI. May 2o.-The Oakley
Derby, valued at $1,000 viii be de-
cided tomorrow at the opening days
races of the Cincinnati Jockey Club.
Only four starters are named to go to
the post in the big event, but the
race promises to be a holly contested
one. The starters are Plaudit, Lieb-
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Jeweled Leather Belts.
25C each.

The shirt waist and separate
skirt combination demands that
a belt be worn with them, and,
as with all else nowadays, it
caused belt makers to cast about
for new styles, and one of the
favored new ones is the ordi-
nary leather belt, adorned with
bright metal settings at regular
intervals around, crested with
some popular stone. Moderately
pPiced-20c each.
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Fatal Runaway Accident.

PETALUMA. May 20.-Charles Held
ron. a well-known farmer living near
here. was the victim to-day Of a run
away accident, from which he is not
expected to recover. He was thrown
from his wagon and struck squarely
on his head
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CAPTAIN F. j. HIGGINsON.
Who is in Command of the Battle
shin Massachusetts.

The gallant commander of the worthy
battleship Massachusetts is Captain f.
J. Higginson The date of his present
commission is September y, 1871 and
he has made a good record in his pres
ent position Being fearless and eau
tious, he has every element which will
insure success in case of naval bat"
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Mrs. Mercy Cray Dead.

OAKLAND. May 2O-Mrs. Mercy N.
Gray. widow Of the Rev. DR.. Gray and
one of the best known women in the
American Baptist Missionary Union,
died to-day She was in her seventy
ninth year Since the death OF her
husband. four years ago, Mrs. Cray has
given nearly a quarter Of million dol
lars to the Baptist Church.
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At CHURCHILL DOWNS.
AT SIT TOTJS

ST. louis. May 20-Weather pleas
ant. Track fast Results:
One mile, st. Rogue won, Proteus
second. Confession third. Time-1 :43H
Five furlongs, Abuse won. Trombone
second Sligo third. Time :O1.
Six furlongs. Sorrow won, Henrica
second, Denial third Time-1:151a.
Seven furlongs, DR. Shepard won,
limp, Skate second, Timemaker third
iTime-1:29.
Five furlongs. Flying Bird won. Pr
rate Judge second, Hitchcock third.
Time 90.
Mile and twenty yards. silva won,
Montedonico second. FarondelIe third
!Time-1:44
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He not only is capable, but is pOpu-
lar. His ship carries 424 men, has a
speed of fifteen knots an hour and cost
over $3,O00,G00 She is fitted for fight
ing rather than speed, and if she gets
d chance may be expected to put up a
good battle under the direction of her
commander Among the ships of the
North Atlantic squadron the Massa-
chusetts is especially CONSPICUOUS.
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San Francisco Short of Funds.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 20.-Accord-
ing to the report of Expert Cyril Will
Jams. submitted to the Finance Com
mittee OF the Board OF Supervisors to-
day, this city will be $30S01O behind
hand when the balance is struck for
the fiscal year Of this $4,000 is
chargable to the school department,
81, 600 to the County Clerks office,
$4,000 to court reporters fees and
$4,000 to the defalcation Of Treasurer
Midhpr
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Pennsvlvania Prohibitionists.

HARRISBURG. May 20.-Psohihition
State Convention to-day nominated by
reclamation Rev. Dr.. Silas c. Swallow
OF Harrisburg for Governor Edward
Nichols OF Wilkesbarre was nominated
for Lieutenant Governor.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-05-21
lI!s!.lAL.k.AS Il !! lIs y!
Black Silk affeta Gloves
soc pair.

Women's Black Silk Taffeta
Gloves, actually more durable
than pure silk, and they look
almost as well, having silk in-
ish. They are by far more conn
Portable than kid for summer
wear and for all ordinary occa-
sions are accepted as the correct
thing to wear. Price, soc per
pair.
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Children's Hats, Fancy
Shapes,
SOC each.

Children's Fancy Straw
Shapes, in variety both of
colors and styles. There's green,
red, brown, blue, plain and mix
ed, and a bit of ribbon or a
cheap spray of flowers make an
attractive yet cheap hat for or
binary school wear.
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Death of a san Jose Citizen.

SAN JOSE. May 20.-Edgar NJ. Chap
man. a wealthy pioneer resident. died
near this city this afternoon. He was
formerly the owner Of the Chapman
quicksilver mine near the cemetery.
He was rs years of age.
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WOmen's Hose,
Csc pair.

1t is the drop stitch kind we
speak of at this time, and
they're the most popular kind,
ties. These come in several pat
terms, and are of a value very
frequently priced by some stores
higher; fast black, full finished,
long and elastic, in sizes from
81 to 10, at 25c per pair.
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Children's Hats, Fancy
Shapes,
Csc each.

These make one of the pref
the little folks, white mohair
cone crown of openwork and
with colored tapped brim. These
colored edges of blue, green,
tan and brown form very
pleasing contrast to the white
crown.
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Scheduled TO Break Camp at The Preside
T0-A0nOW Afternoon.

VIII Sail on TIE City OF Picking,
Expected to Depart Some Time
Tuesday-Cruiser Charleston to
Start on Her Journey to Manila
To-Day.
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Condition OF the Treasury.

WASHINGTON. May 20.-To-day's
statement of the condition Of the Treas
ury shows: Available cash balance,
500. 273,976: gold reserve, $l74,623,93o
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erkarl, Bannockburn and John Bright.
Bookmakers figure PIaudit favorite at
1 to +, with 3 to 1 Lieberkarl and Ban
nockburn, and 10 TO l John Bright
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Steamers City Of Peking. City Of sgd
ney, Australia, Zealandia and China.
The first three named viii leave this
city within d few days of each other,
the City Of Picking sailing first. The
China and Zealandia cannot 90 before
the 10Th Of next month, and Will prob
ably. be escorted to their destination by
the Philadelphia. which is almost
ready to so into commission.
General otis. who is to command the
first Manila expedition. has not been
officially informed when he is to start,
but thinks he viii get away on the
City Of Picking. Everything is in read
mess for the reception Of the men on
board the steamer, and provisions are
being slowed as rapidly as possible.
Rations to last 400 men six months
will be taken, besides ammunition.
arms and machinery for the repairing
Of Admiral Dewey's fleet.
The steamer Australia has been
coaled, and the work Of arranging the
quarters for the troops is about com
pleted. The only thing that delays the
departure of the vessel is the non-ar-
rival of the Government stores, and
the troops could be comfortably install
)
issued. but they have not been issued.
The same dilatory tactics are pursued
in the case of the City of sydney, which
is lying at her dock ready to receive
both troops and supplies.
Major Mccarthy. ranking surgeon at
the Preside, has quarantined the men
stricken with measles, and there is lit
tie danger of the disease sreading. Nine
!
! sufferers come from a town in Oregon
where measles were prevalent when
the troops left there. The general
health of the camp is good
The work of furnishing equipment to
the troops already gathered here is
about completed The men have been
given full uniforms, including under
clothing. socks. shirts, shoes. hats and
the regulation blue uniform Of the
army and many of the men have re-
ceived a second supply Of both. This
work Will be completed tomorrow be-
fore the embarkation of the men bound
for Manila
CRUISER CHARLESTON.
VALLEJO (Cal). May 20.-The L. S.
/ cruiser Charleston viii leave the Mare
Island navy yard at noon tomorrow
for the Philippines, unless some unfore-
seen event occurs meanwhile to delay
her departure. Although her COM
passes have already been adjusted. she
will swing off Red Rock in order to
insure the accuracy Of the computa
ton, but this will not consume more
than two hours. in all probability. Cap
tain Glass confidently expects to pass
through the Golden Gate before ; p.
m, so that the cruiser viii be we'll on
her way to the relief of Admiral Dew
ey's squadron when to-morrow's sun
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-05-21

That IS the way all druggists sell GROVES
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Malaria, Chills
and Fever. 1t is simply Iron and 2ulnine IN a
tasteless form. Children love 1t. Adults prefer 1t
u bitter nauseatins Ionics. Price, 5Oc.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-05-21

Glass manufacturers are Of the opin-
ion that this viii be the greatest build
ing year since 1891
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-05-21

A rattle is bound to be a success IL
people will only take the Chances
Chicago Daily News.
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From
Great Shoe Sale.

Some of the many bargains
lett for to-day's selling in all
lines. Ask to see them.
Ladies' Dress Shoes at. / so
Boys School Shoes at. -. / %
Children's Fine Shoes at. Use
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Children's
School Stockings,
l5C pair.

IT'S not the price that would
recommend these stockings al
together for school and general
wear, as cheap things are some
times not reliable, but these are
reliable and their qualities
recommend them as well as the
price, and you'll find good,
strong, heavy ribbed, fast black,
double knee, heel and toe hose,
sizes 6 to 8, at the above price
here-15c pair.
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New Styles in Sailors.

They continue to come and to
go; coming in case lots, and
many cases at a time, and they
go almost as rapidly singIy as
though sold in lots. These new
! ones are of the latest, principal
" fine crowns and rough straw
brims; the crowns are plain
white or mixed and the brims
solid co1ors, as a contrast, with
! silk band around to match brim;
colors of brim black, red, green,
navy, brown and some of the
mixed straws. Priced, according
to quality, 81, 81 25 and 81 SO.
Vkk WV M@
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-05-21

The best jokes told about a man are
those he never hears.
The herald., 1898-05-20
The Law Relating to Prize Cases

The outbreak Of hostilities with Spain
will soon bring into prominence a branch
Of the law which attracts very little atten-
tion because 1t is Of very little Importance
in time of peace-that is. the law Of ad-
miralty relating to prize cases. This deals
with the judicial procedure by which the
ships captured from an enemy are con-
demned and sold for the benefit Of the
persons by whom the capture IL made
Jurisdiction in prize cases In this country
Is exercised by the district courts Of the
United States, and 1t is the duty Of the
commanding officer of the vessels making
the capture to send the prize. in charge of
a competent master and crew, into con-
venient port, where the character Of the
captured craft may be determined. II she
was taken flying the enemy's flag, the right
to an adjudication against her will usually
be clear. If her flag and papers be those of
neutral. she can nevertheless be con-
demned II the proofs show that she 10 real
ly the property Of the enemy or II she wers
taken while attempting to break through a
blockade. Where the national character
Of the prize Is doubtful, but no one appears
to claim her. 1t is the custom Of the prize
courts to walt year and day from the
beginning of the proceedings before con-
demning the vessel on account of the nom
appearance of any claimant In the war
with Spain majority Of the prize cases
will doubtless got to the United States dis
trict court for the southern district Of
Florida, held at Key West.-New York
Sun.
The herald., 1898-05-20
new STREET RAILWAY
WILL BEGIN RUNNING IN ABOUT
SIX wEEKs
On san Pedro Street From Fifth tc
Thirtieth, With . Double Track
All the Way

| The Main, Fifth ana San Pedro Street
Railway company will soon absorb the
Main and Fifth Street railway, which is not
u corporation. The newly Incorporated road
is breaking ground on San Pedro street
now. and expects to begin laying track the
first Of the coming week. Within six
weeks the system will be running. they
say.
/ The line will extend from Fifth and San
E Pedro streets south to the Southern Pa
cifc tracks, or to about Thirtieth street.
The distance is two and one-half miles,
with double track all the way. william
/ N. Hamaker. the secretary Of the COM
psay. b very proud Of these tracks and
spsshs Of them with feeling of salts
sGcsion. He says they will be the finest
In the city, for the rails are to be the
heaviest-sixty pound. They will be sup
ported every fourteen to twenty inches by
cast-iron tie plates. now in the yards Of the
Los Angeles Railway company, to the
land insure the steadiness Of the tracks, no
matter at what rate Of speed the car Is
going.
are on the way to this city from the east
The system will be inaugurated with an
eleven-minute service, but as the business
increases more cars will be put on. Sc
far no arrangements for transferring pas
sengers have been made with other lines.
but Mr.. Hamaker thought that an agree
ment with this object in view will be mad.
with the Traction company. and, Of course,
with the Main and Fifth Street line, which.
as already stated. will become part OF
the new road.
The herald., 1898-05-20
City Lots and Lands

FOR sALE-OUT ON THE HEALTHFUL
hills. where the air Is pure, sweet and
delicious, where in winter the tenderest
flowers bloom without fear Of frost, and
in summer nobody knows 1t is hot till
he comes down to the lower levels-one
or more of the prettiest hill lots in Los
Angeles.
They are on Arnold st. and front south.
They are between Bixel st. and Lucas
ave.
Arnold is the street midway between
Third and Fourth sts., and Bixel street
and Lucas avenue are half way between
Spring street and Westlake park.
They are beautifully situated and the
neighborhood Is first class. They are
smooth and level and just high enough
above the sidewalk to be nice. The street
improvements are all finished and paid
for.
These are not Cheap" lots. Nobody
need look at them with that idea. If you
want lot or lots nice enough to be worth
at least $500 apiece, see these, for you
can get them now for $11O0.
s. r. HENDERSON,
1857 w. Fourth ST., or Herald office.
FOR SALE-WE SELL THE EARTH.
BASSETT & SMITH, Pomona, Cal. tt
The herald., 1898-05-20
AMERICAN, AND RED STAR LINES

AMERICAN AND RED STAR LINES
10 England, Antwerp and the Continent
RED STAR LINE-New York, Phtl9dek
phia. southampton, Antwerp
AMERICAN LINE-(Fhiladelphia
pool servtcel philadelphia. Queenstown, Liv.
EMPIRE LlNE-FOr Alaska and the
Gold Fields. Steamers Ohio. Indiana, Penn.
sylvanta, Illinois, a400 tons; Conemaugh, 2l0o
TONS (Formerly In the Transatlantic service
of the American Line).
APPOINTED SAILINGs FROM sEATTLEs
Steamer OHlO-JUNE 18th.
Steamer IN NDlANA-JUNE 22d. -
steamer PENNSYLVANIA-JUNE 29th, for
ST MICHAEL, ,-4 -
Connecting with company's Zee Of new ana
river through to Dawson City aud intermediato
points; ;vTo T1r Passagc and freight applyto
ANTEkNATlONAL NAVIGATION. 90.
30 Montgomery St, San tfanetsoQ oGl-1
or any Of it, aSencies.
The herald., 1898-05-20
Enlist Or Get Out. at Asburx

Asbury Park.-The officers and privates
Of Company A, Third regiment, are getting
their business affairs in shape preparatory
to going into camp at Sea Girt on Mon.
day. OF the eighty members Of the COM.
pany fifty-fve have enlisted under the
presidents call. The remaining twenty
five were ordered to give up their guns
and uniforms and to consider themselves
discharged from the company. There were
tears in the eyes Of some Of the militia
men when the order was given. They said
afterward that their first duty was %
their families. and they could not leave
them without knowing whether or not
they would be provided for The places
Of those dropped from the roll were filled
during the day. and the company now mas
its full quota.-New York Sun.
The herald., 1898-05-20
HOW JACK MUST DRESS
Rulers Of the oueen's Navee Advis'
Him About tribes

Nothing causes more annoyance to the
British bluejacket than the regulations af-
fecting trivial details Of dress, which the
admiralty are 80 fond OF issuing.
Whoever is responsible for some Of those
regulations m,iit be q humorist Of no mean
capacity, though hts efforts are viewed BY
Jack in any but humorous light. The rea-
son of this-is that as Jack has to purchase
all his own uniforms. he haste bSar the
expense Of making the petty alterations
which the caparice Of the Authorities from
time to time deems necessary.
Just recently an admiralty order was Is
sued which directed that in future the
tapes onl sailors neckerchiefs and jumpers
must be hand-sewn, not machine-sewn. as
heretofore. Just previous to this 1t had
been decreed that Jack must button his
flannel shirt at the back Of the neck. in
stead Of at the side. and that the sleeves
Of the jumpers should join the body Of that
garment at a particular spot. There were
further regulations as to the position OF
medals and badges. but the gem Of the
batch was a regulation which decreed that
in future sailors must lace their trousers
from the top downward, instead Of from
the bottom upward to the waist.
For the Information Of those not familiar
with the details of naval toggery It may
be explained that Jack does not use sus-
penders. Instead of them he uses short
lace at the back of the waist. Consequent
ly, the admiralty instructions in the matter
are equivalent to telling Jack that In fu-
ture he must lace his boots downward, In
stead Of in the usual way. What can be the
object OF this alteration It is difficult to
divine. as the Jumper covers the lace in
such a way that no one can tell whether
the bow is tied at the bottom or the top.
For years past the men OF the lower deck
have been endeavoring to get redressed
some OF their grievances in relation to ra-
tions. pensions. ETC., but the spare time
Of my lords seems to be SO fully devotedlto
the consideration Of these dress reforms Of
the kind mentioned that they are unable
to deal with more important matters
London Mall.