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The sun., 1898-12-27
4 CHRISTMAS LETTER.
A Firm of Shoe Merchants which Dickens
Would Have Liked to Know.

From Hide and Leather.
We subjoin. with much pleasure. COPY Of a
letter from large wholesale shoe house to its
employees. who found 1t in their pay envelopes
on christmas eve;
world. '''o
It Is the kind Of greeting and practical demon
stratton OF good Will toward employees which
II generally followed. would 90 far toward
allaylng unrest and murmurings among the
when justice and iberaty IN the world HS Of come .me
merce and industry shall replace tyranny and
avarce:
Our business for the past year has been fairly sas-
factory.
We feel disposed to share in measure with onr
employees. and herewith inclo,e 4 check for
-. which Ia 10 per cent. or your salary for the
year 1898. This have done to all of our store en-
ployees who have been with for one year or more
We want your help and cooperation to make this
business still moro OF success in 1899 than 1t was
in 1893.
When sixty intelligent people arc combined in
their efforts toward one end success is sure to fol-
low, and We want each TO do his utmost to make
this business success and show . big increase in
1890, and to save every dollar he can TO the house.
The united efforts OF all will perform wonders In
improving our service and reducngloss to the house
through carelesEness or in other ways
it is to this end that We make this division of the
profits as we want every person TO feel that no is
Just as much interested In the Of the house
as We are and also that the amount Of his salary s
contingent upon the success of the business.
In this connection thsre is . rule which we think
should appy-all errors which occur through the
carolessness or inattention of any employee be
charged to the person making the error and all alb
scnoes be deducted from salaries.
We shall be pleased to have you remain with us
another salary the SAND in the past Kindly
give US your reply to this in writing at once.
We would also ask You to give MS in writing at a.
early date possible the suggestions that may oc
cur to you in regard to improvement of the ser
vice and Q possible saving Of cost in running your
department.. Yours truly,
P. s.-wo learn that employees in many houses now
have combined. and havo among themselves an In.
surance against sickness or accidents. We would
suggest that II would be very wise thing for our
employees to do this. and hope you will confer to.
gether in regard 10 1t.
The sun., 1898-12-27
Partly Blinded by an Eel.

MILLvILLE. n. j., Dec 20 William Edge.
comb, better known as Sailor Jack has entirely
lost the sight of one eye, Edgecomb is a Ash
tember he was skinning large eel when the
fish gave a flop and struck him in one of his
eyes. leaving some slime. Besides o smartine
but after few days the eye began to hurt him
and kept on getting SO bad that he finally went
was growing on the eye. it having that appear
ance; but later on L was learned that such was
was caused by the poisonous slime from the
The sun., 1898-12-27


As the Senate will not meet again until
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 1899, at IL o'clock
meridian, we have little time to catch up
with the wonderful work OF the AntiImpe-
rialist League. Mr.. HoAR. who has the
honor OF doing the Leagues business In
the Senate. presented on Monday. Dec. 10,
fourteen petitions containing 1eS names,
ON Tuesday, Dec. 20, thirty-flve petitions
containing 460 names. On Wednesday no
Leaguepetitions were presented. The grand
total OF protestants for the three days was
62s, and the average number Of signatures
to each petition was 1913. This Is high
figure, even II IL doesn't justify entirely
the predictions OF the Secretary OF the
League that there would be 10000, 600
signatures by Christmas. This gentleman,
the Hon. ERvINa WNsLow, meant by
10000, 600 any good round number, and
his friends feel that his reputation as a
mathematician Is sufficiently sustained by
the fact that at least 2, 900 or 3, 900 sigma
lures have been obtained after the labor of
several earnest weeks. It Is even asserted
that there are as many as 5000 signers,
many Of them voters and even IL there are
not, 1t Is good to hope that there will be by
New Years day.
The geographical distribution OF the pro-
tests Is as Instructive as their numbers are
imposing. Massachusetts, leads with 444,
but Massachusetts, Is a born leader. New
York comes next with 10S. Texas has 1S,
Pennsylvania 10. But II Is in the West
that the League is making it's most re-
markable gains. DWIGHT NJ. BALDWIN OF
Minnesota has signed, thus wiping away
from the Gophers the reproach that they
are sitting about carelessly while the Con-
stitution sags. Minnesota, whatever may
have been her past reluctance, has spoken
at last, by means OF the heroic BALD
WIN. Ohio, too, has found her voice.
DR.. CHARLES F. THwING OF the Western
Reserve speaks for Ohio. Iowa swella the
chorus. AMOS N. CUBRIKR and
3 other citizens have put Iowa on rec
ord. The 3 other citizens are welcome,
but not necessary. AMOS N. CURRIER was
sufficient. He can speak for Iowa just as
proudly as FRANK MILLER speaks for Con-
necticut. One superior citizen Is to be con-
sidered as a valid protest, and In getting
2 or others, the League is making
scorn. F. NJ. IRELAND Of Illinois joins
with other citizens, but surely F. NJ. Ire
LAND might have been trusted to represent
and hurl her defiance at this mon
Strous iniquity and lust Of power
Special mention is due to "F. Fl. BEL
KNAPP and other citizen OF the United
States" No State lines can fence in F. H.
BELKNAP and l other citizen from the ad-
niration of the whole country. AUGUSTINE
JONES and 5 others may be meanly con-
.ent to protest in behalf Of Rhode Island.
Nothing less than the whole United States |
s big enough to hear and hold F. H. BEL
KNAPP and other citizen.
In view Of the unusual interest Of the |
West in the subject, Secretary WrNsLow is
confident Of getting 1o.ooO, 900 more sig !
natures before next Christmas. |
The sun., 1898-12-27
No Encouragement for tho Boy.


TUHF JOuTWuI.
Fired with zeal to emulate great and good
man. Alfred cut down the cherry tree with his
little hatchet.
Then he went into the house and informed
his stern parent that he could not tell lie
Do you think 1 shall be the father Of nv
countryY' Alfred now asked anxiously
There Is no certainty about It. my son." re-
piled the old man With streaming eyes. Times
not tell u lie is assured of nothing except that
he can't very well be painless Dentist
Thus we see shat opportunity Is large ele.
ment in success.
The sun., 1898-12-27
Book Indians Not Appreciated on the Res.
ervation.
From ne Washington Post.

Major E. Fl, Becker. Indian agent for the
Montana says; Tho problem Of the young
generation OF Indians Is a hard one. Those OF
them who come East and acquire a higher
the reservation find little or no use for the
learning they have acquired There Is nothing
life. WHICH, of course. brings about retrogres-
sion. The best plan doubtless is to give them
places whore they are born and brought up.
and make no effort to follow that with ad..
vanced instruction in Eastern schools. n they
different matter. but nobody who understands
the subject will contend that the Indian can
the United States. Racial prejudice Is come.
thing that cannot be argued away, and the
disadvantage
The sun., 1898-12-27
An Elderly Woman'E Christmas Compli.
ments to a Model Condnctnr

To THE EDITOR OF The suS-SiT: In these days,
whom there Is so much Just complaint Of the want
of consideration on the Of street car
wish to call attention to the fact that Conductor
No 2,So6 on the Amsterdam branch OF the Metro.
politan Railroad is the most courteous. polite and
considerate conductor on the route. He deserves
appreciation and commentator. take this route
almost daily and have reason to know.
NEW YORK, Dec. "a. Az ELDERLY WonAH.
The sun., 1898-12-27
Local Happenings in West yi,r,D,..

FTom Me Wyoming Herald.
Thanks to our townsman, B. p Cool for . MA.
buckskin watch chain.
The Ice is AlmOst thick enough to commence, nut.
ting up.
Jode Ellis of Hanover is In town,
Bob Beavers OF Baileysvillo was doing busi,,s.
here Tuesday.
last Sunday. '1'N
The sun., 1898-12-27

From N, Portland or;,onfan

'0'' ''V IT "'Vs'7"u O' 1UUTFIuFs
The weather conditions which have pro-
duced skating are rather remarkable. For the
past week the temperature remained almost
days clear and sunshiny. and the nights a tribe
colder. The continued low temperature has at
last frozen still water. without the usual cold
snap catastrophes to water pipes. and without
seriously damaging the rose bushes. Beautiful
buds and haif-developed roses are to be found
In many gardens, so 10 has been, possible for
wear as they Rlided over tho ice
The sun., 1898-12-27
Great Domino Game in Georgia.
From The Richmond TYm,,

Athens has domino game IN progress that
probably has no equal in the world. A gentle-
years since, and 1t Is not finished yet First
one and then the other have been IN the lead.
045. the score of the other son 53.O25. and
the father brings up the rear with 14S .Ol0
The sun., 1898-12-27

Tho Massachusetts, lobster fisheries are being
exhausted. - Worcester SpB
Tho land lobster seems to be taking the place
OF his marine brother In some parts Of Massa-
chusetts. notably Boston and Springfield.
The sun., 1898-12-27
The New Reporters First Effort.
From Me CAicdao Nens.

man killed dog belonging to another man,
The son OF the man whose dog was killed pro-
ceeded TO whip the man who killed the dog of
the man he was the son Of. The man who was
the son OF the man whose dog was killed was
arrested on complaint Of the man who was as
man Who was assaulted had Killed.
The sun., 1898-12-27

to believe in the capacity Of the United States
to govern the Philippines. These persons will
Jump for gold brick. but they are too superior
souls to have any faith In the American people.
The sun., 1898-12-27
nIr. Brummitt Booms Mr. ao,t.

To TIE EDIroR or THE BUS-S6; Without CON
troversy there should be place In The suns list OF
eccentrically named Americans for Leo Bott popa.
lar rHnfectoner OF this town. DAN u. BRUMMrrr
LlrTLK ROCK. Ark. Dec. 20,
The sun., 1898-12-27

From N. Dafiv Kenmtbec Journal.

Caribou man lately wandered into a re-
mote hotel that doesn't keep dictionary, and
hc ndo how he esea sfesd by
gentleman. II suffered nearly all night from
insomnia" The landlord was mad In a minute
and roared: III bet you 81 there ain't one in
my house."
The sun., 1898-12-27
Rondeau.

Arfer L,i0h Hunt.
HobSon kissed me whom we mot
ltwas at a large reception;
was one Of many. yet,
IN admit, without deception.
That, altho' I'm fat and fair,
Forty, too. and Love has miHsed ma.
can die without despair
Hobson kissed me.
The sun., 1898-12-27

Our esteemed South Carolina contempo-
rary. the GreenuiLte Mountaineer. yels from its
reverberant heights this question: Have We
Monarchy or a Republc?" You have the
ant!-expansion mulligrubs or contractionist
commissions.
The sun., 1898-12-27

Eyery Popplist in the United States has his
syos upon the Kansas gislstnre-Rdnfai Ciiv
fHGs.
80 has every allenist.
The sun., 1898-12-27

/ am q short. broad man-The Hon. GEORGE
GkAHAM VEST.
Mr.. VEST may be wide. but 1t is inexact to
describe him as broad.
The sun., 1898-12-27

Some OF the New Englanders who believed
implicitly and took quantities OF stock in the
Marine Salts Company are unable
The sun., 1898-12-27

BRYAN 10 dreAming.-St LOuu Globe. Democrat
No. no is rehearsing.
The sun., 1898-12-27
An UndiscriminatinxR Reader Ansv.r.d

To THE EpIToR OF THE suN-.Sir In The Sun of
Dec. 81 you publish two letters that as You think
show how very intelligent men can misconceiyo
the inferences Of fair and unprejud treatment"
Of certain religious questions and teachers as pre-
sented by THE Sun.
Now. In all candor, many readers of THE SrS, and
not few of them are fairly intelligent have for
some time been interested to the precise animus
ofyour usually just and impartial journal in ita per
sistent certain religious topics and &C.
clesiastical persons Its in putting into the
pilory Drs Briggs and Shields and Abbott together
with the Presbyterian and Episcopal Churches, and
its seemingly consuming anxiety about Theological
Revolutions" would lead a casnal reader TO
infer that The Fun had constituted itself
the special champion of Protestant orthodoxy.
but. noting that THE Sun discloses only spota IN
Protestant fruits and overlooks controversies and
flaws In the Italian Roman Church that are ouito
notorious. may henot naturally infer that the fair
and unpreindcial" editor had slipped coc3 Your
readers will always hope that THE Sun will be
catholic and never scctaiian in its treatment OF
things and persons ecclesiastical. Mtcu1oAS
HOLLAND, Mich. Dec. IS.
The sun., 1898-12-27

The treatment OF these questions bv THE
Sun has been so manifestly fair and judicial
and so completely removed from all purpose or
prejudice OF mere partlsanship OF any kind or
color that, we are bound TO say. our friends
discrimination is not equal to his general intel
ligence. AS to the Roman Catholic Church
there has been no occasion for US to bring II
into discussion. which does not concern the
merits OF the controversy between opposIno
Churches. but only the requirements of the
consistency OF the belief professed by each.
The sun., 1898-12-27

PARis-Kiosqus No. IL. near Grand Hotsl. and
Kiosquo No. TO- Boulevard des cspuoinss.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
FRENCH FRIENDLINESS
 TO THIS GOVERNMENT.
Signing of the Commercial Agree ment Indicative of Neigh
 borly Sentiment.


 PARIS, May 31.-At the meeting of the Cabinet to-day M Hanotaux, Min ister for Foreign Affairs announced the signing of the commercial agreement with the United States. He pointed out that the arrangement was indicative of the friendly sentiment which the two Governments showed in their reciprocal desire to improve commercial relations between the two countries.
 The Journal des Debats to-day, com- menting upon the commercial conven- tion between France and the United States. says: "The war is undoubted- ly causing much injury to our export CTS and our trade with the United States, if not entirely stopped, would certainly be materially diminished The convention gives us advantages, main ly for the future. which we hope are near at hand, but at the same time 1t has special importance, inasmuch as it proves Washington is aware that what ever may be the individual sympathy of any Frenchman, France as a coun- try is resolved to maintain strict sneu- traliuy''
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01

The Spaniards did not discharge tor pedoes, though within 800 yards of the Texas. The greatest vigilance at night on the fleet prevents the success of such attacks.
 This nerve-racking duty will soon af feet the officers and men, who hope for the chance of ending all in one decisive swoop on the Spanish fleets and forts. While Schley appreciates the difficulties of entering the harbor to fight Cervera who is protected by batteries and mines, 1t Is understood he nevertheless Is anxious to repeat Deweys feat nt Manila, preferring even risky action to tedious delay. When seen to-day he declined to announce either his opin- ions or his plans. His ships have made an examination of the batteries along the channel, revealing much stronger guns and mines than was supposed. They discovered four rows of mines laid across the narrow entrance of the harbOr.
 Early this morning the Marblehead ventured to within two miles of the harbor and positively recognized the cruiser Cristobal Colon and the two cruisers of the Vizcaya type and the dismantled cruiser Reina Mercedes, up on which guns have been mounted. This leaves only two ships of the Cape Verde squadron unaccounted for, but Schley is sure they are further up the bay.
 The following form the Santiago blockading fleet: The Brooklyn, Iowa, Massachusetts, Texas, New Orleans. Marblehead and Vixen.
 The British cruiser Indefatigable reached Santiago this morning. It re- ceived permission to enter to protect British subjects. but did not go in, pre- sumably because of information that the Spanish fleet was inside.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYERS
 DRIVEN BACK
Lookout of the Texus oils q Mid plight Attack of the
 EnelDy.

AI4 Santi- 
  
 
 
   the  of
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
   haven battles  6 backin Q No attempt was mace 'eSseS were not ruh
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01

ably upon the nomination. The chief ops position to Otis has been withdrawn Sen- ator Frye of Maine has been induced by the President and others to cease his retaliatory crusade against Otis, who said in his paper that Huntington owned Frye, body and soul. The other day Frye was showing copy of this editorial to brother! Senators, and was exciting good deal of hostility to the nomination of Otis as, brigadier, but he has been called off and Otis will be confirmed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
Advance Pay for Regulars.

WASHINGTON, May 3L-The Pay master-General of the army to-day issued an order that all troops going to Manila should be paid a month in advance before embarking, if possible. This is in accordance with the request the troops made through Senator White
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
FRYE CALLED OFF AND
 OTIS TO BE CONFIRMED.
The Senate Will Probably Act Fa- vorably Upon a Very Unpop-
 ,1lar Nomination

WASHINGTON. May S1.-Much to the regret of some people here who would like to see Colonel Otis confirmation as brigadier-general defeated. 1t appears probable that the Senate will act favor
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01

PORT ALI PRINCE, Hayti May 3L--About l. posed of fourteen warshps of which the cruiser New York displayed the flag Of Rear-Admial Sampson and number of torpedoboats, began bombardment with H heavy guns of the forts and the harbor of Santiago de Cuba
 The American fire was directed principally against the forts and the habo The forts of Moro Castle La Zecapa and Punta Gorda suffered especially.
 The cannonading very persistent and cannot have failed to be destructive. It lasted until 345 D.
 The town which situated near the inner end of the harbor, escaped damage
 At 345 D. m the cannonading diminished About 5 o'clock cannon discharges heard at distance pre- sumaby at sea- continuing for time when the firing ceased completely.
 The Spanish authorities maintain strict silence as to the number of victims, which apparently numerous
 According to a Spanish source fourteen American ships and two torpedoboats were engaged in the combat at Santiago.
 very careful fire directed against the batteries of Moro Castle until 345 D. m when discharges of cannon began to be heard at sea off the port These discharges continued until o'clock then entirely ceased From the Spanish account it impossible to judge as to the exact merits of the encounter.
 CAPE HAYTIEN May 3.--Advices just received from Havana say that since o'clock this afternoon the American fleet at Santiago de Cuba has been cannonadng the bat teries of Moro Castle La Zecapa and Punta Gorda
 At the same time it is added the American ships have been engaged with the Spanish warshps. The firing was extremely heavy
 At 345 D. m the cannonadng became less heavy
 oonaas saongs srr
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
All the Advantage Said to Have Been With the American
 Squadron.
Naval Officials at Washington i'm Strong Terms DisCredit the Story of the
 Engagement.

Copyrighted, 1898, by the Associated Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
SPAIN TAKES ACTION.
CABINET COUNCIL ACCEPTS
CONDITIONS OF PEACE.
Formal Reply Is Sanctioned by the
Queen Regent Conditions Imposed
by the United States Are All Conn
piled With Hostilities May Stop.
Wars End Approaches.

81 aims reply submitting TO America S
terms has received its finishing touches in
Madrid. In its final form it was formally
sanctioned by the Queen Regent and Off
cially approved by the council of minis
ters. 1t was .telegraphed to the Spanish
Ambassador at Paris, Senor Leon Cas-
tillo. with instructions TO convey it
promptly to the French minister of for
eign affairs. NJ. Delcasse.
The Spanish peace note, prepared by the
Sagasta cabinet, accepts without discus
sion the four conditions imposed by the
United States preliminary to cessation
of war and the making of peace. The Sa-
gasta cabinet. however, takes care 10 in
dicate that the Castilan Government
gives way to the force of events and
again asserts that the nation had neither
sought nor done anything 10 provoke the
war into which it was driven by the con-
duet OF America. The note suggests a
suspension Of hostilities with II view to
make easier the course of negotiations. In
the note the Spanish Government agrees
to appoint commissioners in coGcert with
the United States to consider the future
regime in the Philippines.
The consultations between Premier Sa-
gasta and the various Spanish leaders
were finished Saturday night. All the per
sonages consulted except Romero Roble-
do and Gen. Eeyler admitted the extreme
urgency of early peace, consequently there
was no motive for the change of policy
by the Sagasta cabinet or the formation
of a new cabinet, as Sagasta still enjoys
the confidence Of the Queen Regent. The
Madrid papers admit that Sagasta has
come out of the crisis at this stage in good
order. The finishing touches We're given
in the cabinet council Sunday night TO
the Spanish note. Duke Almodovar, be-
fore the council, crossed the court to the
royal apartments and placed for the last
time before the Queen Regent the text
of the momentous document that marks
the official assent of Spain to the loss Of
the last remnant of her empire i'll the new
world. The queen and her minister were
equally painfully moved when Duke Al
modovar left the royal apartments to con-
vey the document to the council, where
the ministers also showed a deep sense
of painful, mournful solemnity in the act
imposed by necessity upon the rulers of
SDaiC.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
Notes of Current Ev.,,s

Mrs. Eliza Guy, colored, aged l02
years, died at Wyoming, Del.
Strong efforts viii be made To stimulate
the raising Of cotton in Hawaii
a wealthy American named Reegel los,
his life on Mont Blame by falling into the
crater.
Samuel u. Haynes Of Maine, a life con.
yict and former incorrigiblc, has become
a dev0ut Christian.
Ex-Quecn Liliuokalani Of Hawaii will
seek to recover from the United States
crown lands and large sum Of money.
Lola Ford, daughter of
Rev Sam Small, the evangelist, will
mike her debut on the stage in New York
this fall Although only "a years Old she
has been twice married and divorced. She
Is said 10 be very handsome woman and
decidedly talented.
Etclka 4. Knapp Of Oakland, Cal. has
been legally adopted by her own father in
order that she may inherit 800, 900 of her
grandfather's money. The grandfather
did not recognize the little girl, who is
the daughter of his sons divorced wife,
but provided for future children" Law
ycrs advised Mr.. Knapp that he could get
arorid this provision by the process Of
adoption.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
MAJOR GENERAL JAMES F. WADE.

{ tic are that the Asiatic squadron will be
Scr atty increased in the number and char
Tacter of ships. When the Spanish Gov
;ernment has complied with the terms OF
1 the United States concerning the evacua-
stion Of Cuba and Porto Rico. there will
fbe no necessity Of keeping SO large a fleet
}n West Indian waters. The sending of
re-cnforcements to Dewey will begin rs
soon rs vessels have been cleaned and
soverhauled at New York, Norfolk and
IPort Royal. The cruiser Newark and the
lsbattleships Massachusetts and Oregon are
llikely to be the selections for service on
the Asiatic station, forming, With the YES
ssels now at Manila, a powerful fleet OF
flour armorclads and seven other fighting
Iships, not including supply and dispatch
boats and the Spanish gunboats picked uI
l;by Dewey in the Philippines.