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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
CABINET MEETING.
Discusses Measures of Acquiring
New Naval Vessels.

WASHINGTON, March 11.-Most of
the time of to-day's Cabinet meeting
was taken up in the discussion OF
measures which have been put into
operation for the acquisition of naval
vessels by the Government. One of
the members said after the meeting:
ct is now altogether probable that
we will secure two vessels that are
under construction for the Brazilian
Government II is not possible just al
this time to show how many ships the
Government Will be able to secure. 4.
has options on a number that have
been offered but nothing is likely TO
be definitely accomplished in the way
of acquiring them until an examina-
ton is made into their condition. for
which purpose naval officer has been
dispatched abroad.
I'VE do not want lot of vessels that
other nations contracted to be built
and now find are not up to expecta-
tons I should not he surprised but
what the President would be able to
get about five or six vessels in all. The
fact is notorious that there are not n
great many really good vessels to he
had. but ] should not be surprised #
We We're d5ie 70 SEet IL man uOZSn Itif-
midable ones at least. The $4,000
900 appropriated for war purposes VIII
be expended in this country, except
such as may be used in the purchase.
of ships and in the acquisition OF MT
nitions of war that are not obtainablc
here.
Yes, | think the sympathy of the
British Government in this controver-
sy is with the United States. At any
rate. she does not side with Spain I
do not mean by this statement to have
you infer that the Englishmen will
openly advocate our cause and extend
as substantial help. but that they will
give US their moral support
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
Plain Net Curtains, ST. IS.

Il IS astonishing what lace cur
tain novelty and sightliness { small
sum will procure, providing the
purchase is made at the right
place. For instance. we offer very
handsome lace curtains of English
make. fish net effect. With narrow
border having straight border
lines. at ST Is pair. Good gener-
Gus size curtains, Sc yards long
and s. inches wide,
Other grades at ST so, So, s. so,
S. and s. 50, and here IS some
very interesting information Tor
thinking people. We have made
special effort to have our stock oil
curtains at S. and So so especially
strong. 1t goes without saving
that we have succeeded. and YOU
may therefore expect to obtain
curtains at those prices here III
qualities and effects that would
cost YOU more at other places. It's
worth investigating, ANYWAY.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
STILL HOPING
FOR THE BEST.


lister. and the incident is much com.
mented upon.
The Cardinal Archbishop of Vallado-
lid has published a long letter refutinG
some o. the comments upon his recent
pastoral. in which he blamed America
for The protection of the Cuban war,
and said that 1.-THE hypocritical friend
ship Of the United States wastes SPANS
resources. in order to better attack her
when weakened He now affirms his
attachment to the Queen Regent and
his obedience to the Pope.
Eel TIeraidos' statement that Amer
lea VIII indemnify Spain for giving in
dependence to Cuba is regarded as a
-Dalon d'essai," but also as display
ing a recognition of public sentiment
in Spain. where it COULD be impossible
for any Government to propose a sale
of Cuba.
Senior Leon Castillo, the Spanish En-
bassador to France, had a conference
with the Queen Regent to-day, and af-
terw;.rd lunched with her majesty.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
A Town Nearly Wiped Out.

MONTICELLO Ry). March Ii
Monticello. county seat of Wayne Coun-
". sias nearly destroyed by fire to-
day. The courthouse Jail. two hotels.
half dozen storehouses and dwellings,
We're burned. But four buildings re-
main. The fire ragged six hours. Loss,
over $4,000
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
A Mothers Kisses.

A recent traveller to Spain. writing
in "BlaCkwood's Magazine" describes
a touching scene witnessed at the de-
partace of regiment for Cuba. All
day long there had been heard the
measured tread of soldiers. marching
through the streets: all day long gaily
iedecked boats had been passing to and
from the vessel that was To take them
TO Havana.
The twilight had begun to deepen
when the correspondent saw "a start
ling ana pretty sight"-the impetuous
action OF a portly, good looking and
we'll dressed lady, who noticed youag
soldier walking dejectedly alone down
the nier in his travelling gray. with a
knaDsack strapped over his shoulders
All the rest of the men had friends.
their mothers. relatives. and made the
usual gallant effort to look elated and
full of hope This lad had no one. and
it might be OWNED that he was carry
ing Il desolate heart over seas.
The handsome woman burst from her
group of friends took the boys baud,
ana said: My son has already gone to
Cuba. He is in the regiment of Anda-
lusia. and sailed two months ago You
may meet him. Pepe G.; take this kiss
to him" She leaned and kissed his
cheek
An English boy would have shown
awllwardness. but these graceful
soutaerners are never at a loss for a
pretty gesture and prettier word
The 10y flushed with pleasure, and
still Holding the lady's hand said, with
quite a natural gallantry, without
smirk or silly smile. And may | not
take orc for myself as well. sonora? %
The lady redeemed, laughed a little
nervously, and bent and kissed HIM
again, to the frantic applause CT SOL
diers and civilians. while the boy
walked on braced and happy-Youth's
Cor1naniOn.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12

NAStti NGToN. March 1.-THE
House Naval Committee to-day placed
IN the naval bill provision for an in
crease IN the number of naval marines
OF i'o- rms increase has been espe-
clally asked by the Secretary of the
Navy. ana was not included in the reg
uiar recommendations. This brings the
total number of marines UP to 1913.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
Pauncefote and Mckinley.

PARIS March 1.-THE Temps says
II thinks the reports in the American
newspapers of the interview of the
British ambassador, Sir Julian Paunce-
fote. With President Mckinley Were
intended To sound the feelings of Eng
land, to which country the Americans
are Row making advances, which
strangely contrasts with their previous
naughty attitude TO their British cou-
sins; -
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
Will Go to Key West.

PHILADELPHIA. March 1.-THE
snip Edith Howe, which was recently
purchased from Dempsey, Son & Co.
was taken from Camps shipyards yes
terday afternoon and has been sheathed
with iron plates. She will carry about
4Co tons Of coal to Key West. where
she viii be held in readiness for an
emergency. The Howe will be lowed
by the Government tug Sarnbosa.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12

he Popular The idea came
ity of the originally from
highlands and
for years retained its sturdy char
acteristics unchanged. This sea-
} son, however, softened by the
light touch OF French fancy and
set in the novel delicate tints, it
!, comes to lis an old friend in new
guise And it is fancied in its ma
tive colorings as we'll. So much
SO that they fairly vie with the soft
new tints in popularity. Its range
OF usefulness has been extended
1t enbellishes the comfortable
wash goods, the airy lace grena-
dimes, the shinnnery silks. the
sheer crisp organdies and the dam
ty ribbons, as we'll as the wool
dress goods in which it was origi-
nally fancied. 1t meets us on ev-
cry side, and is one OF the distinct
y proper things.
We are prepared for heavy
trade III the
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
Bill Signed by the President.

WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE
President has signed the bill appropri-
ating s2SS,CG0 to be paid to the book
agents Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South as fun compensation for
the property of that corporation used.
taken away, injured consumed or de-
stroyed by the United States or its
army at Nashville, Tenn. during the
war.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12

historian puts it. the Indians howled
in concert"
The plate upon tie smaller timber
bore an engraved inscription denoting
the Kings possession of the land.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
a Woman Takes Her Own Life.

Los ANGELES. March 11.-Mrs.
Barr, who lived with her two children
in East Los angeles. committed suicide
to-day by shooting herself in the head
Ma particular cause Is known for the
act.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
AT HAVANA.
The Court of Inquiry Pursuing It's
Usual Course.

HAVANA March 11.-The weather
continues delightful CAPTAIN Samp-
son seems to have recovered from his
slight indisposition. and the United
States court of inquiry into the loss
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
To-day, $3.50 A. M.
Sale OF Mems
Business Trousers
and BOYS w aists.

With the opening OF business
Saturday, March 18th, we will
place on sale one lot OF Men 5
Business Trousers and two lots OF
BOYS Waists. as follows:
Lot |. Men medium and dark
colored Cheviot Trousers, made
and trimmed in a substantial and
serviceable manner. These trous-
ers are iii four patterns, and come
i'll sizes 80 to a waist measure, 80
to * length.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12

Why have you taught your baby 10Y
to eat onions?
1t keeps people from kissing him.
Chicago Record
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12

Anna-I told my dressmaker that I'd
have to owe her for this new dress
Alice-And what did she say?
Anna-Said that's what l said last
time but / kept my word.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12

will be ready for sea in about four
weeks. The Charleston will be par
TALLY tested next week.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
TO CURE a coLD IN ONE IA

Take Laxative Bromo- Gainine Table $. All drug
ssts refund the money If il fails 10 cure ,5c rhs
genuine has L. s. u. on each tablet.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12

Many Projects Presented, But Few Worthy
Serious Consideration.

One Plan Proposes Giving to Cuba
All the Rights, Privileges and
ImEuntties Enjoyed by Canada,
Spain Reserving TO Herself Only
Such Rights as England Exer-
cises Over Her Colonies.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
Plaid Silk Waists, SO so.

An extremely pretty garment is
this silk Taffeta Blouse Waist, in
broken plaids. Bias front. new
cord trimming, bias yoke with in
laid knife plaits in back. An ex-
cellently made, perfect fitting gar
ment, in many pretty colorings.
Price 50 80.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12

Try McMorrys 35c tea. 531 NJ.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
.ChangeabIe Taffeta
Silk Waists, 81 0S.

This line OF Shirt Waists is made
OF changeable taffeta, in maroon.
navy, red and green, with blouse
fronts and detachable collars. At
tractive new styles in superb color
effects. Price 81 oS.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
Tod 1o-day's 81 IL.

Lot ?. 4 lot OF 10 dozen boys
fancy washable ruftled Blouse
Waists that were delayed in transit
and have Just reached us. Had
they been received with the first
lot. there would be none OF them
left now, as the garment proved to
be a rapid seller Only 10 dozen,
remember. Worth in regular
way, 5oc. To-day's fes1a
Price. ZUGl
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TODAY,
Wide Black MORE
Ribbons, l7c Yard.

At the opening OF business
to-day we shall place on sale
our Millinery Department guam
tity OF black MORE taffeta ribbon,
8 inches wide. for dress and hat
trimmings. There is nothing more
staple and such a quality as will
be offered Saturday for re will
sell rapidly Bright luster, all silk
and extra quality
To-day's tn
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
Untrinmed Hats.

A bewildering array of all the
new Spring shapes in Our large
Millinery Department. Every new
color, every correct shape in plain
straws, fancy straWs and chips
And the prices are fully as inviting
as the hats themselves. SOC to
81 so.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
Band Concert Tonight.

Concert tonight by Foresters
Band, G.. c. EIolbrook. Director.
PROGRAMME
1. March, 'Hamlin Rifles" Fl y. Hall
.. Overture. 'Normandie' =. Barnard
.. Waltz. Invitation a la Valse"..
Weber
4. Oddly, "A Tar at a Masquerade
49,. &C. Won Gerichten
). Grand overture. Siege of Roch-
ellie. =. :. go. 49,. Balfe
6. Popular songs - arr Boettger
4. Last Movement" iHaydn). Sym
phony No. j. arr. Chas. Stickney
3. "Titl Serenade," duet for horn,
Newell Holt; for flute. c. X.
Stickney. arr. Mayrelles
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
The New
Silk Waists
Are How Here.

fairly battle description It's a
feast for the eyes. not for the fan
cy, and these few jottinss are
merely to whet your fancy that
your eyes may have their least.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12

Lot 8. Here is decidedly good
thing. Boys fine quality, nicely
made Waists at nominal figure.
The manufacturer OF the Star
Shirt Waists-which most moth
ers know are the best waists made
recently made up during the
dull season a lot of odd lengths OF
fine French percales, penangs,
etc, in that superior WAY known
only to the Star people They are
made with beautiful small round
sailor collar, have pure pearl bat
tons, put on to stay, and we'll
worked button holes; three pleats
on each side in front, and three
box pleats on the back. The pat
terms are the very newest plaids
and stripes Can YOU picture a
handsomer waist? Ages 6 to I3.
To-day's HQo
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-15
BETTING WHETHER THEY ARE PUPPETS.

Col. Odds telegraphs his papers that
bets are made that the Railroad Com
mission will back down from its reduction
of railroad rates. The bets might be
Commissioners will become puppets of
the Governor or own their own souls.
On the day of the election Vice preSi-
dent Andrews put up a lot of money
which Chas. Mcdonald won that McKm-
ley would carry North Carolina. His pur-
pose was to help Mckinley. Betting
had no effect then. 1t ought to have
no effect now.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-15
A BLUFF.

The railroad threat to enjOin the rates
lately established is bold bluff. The
net earnings of THE railroads affected bv
the reduction upon their own reports
was $2,300,000 more last year than the
United States Supreme court has often
held was within the rate to which the
Commission could reduce, i. Q. por
cent on the true value of the property
The cut AT the outside, after allowing
for increased travel from lower rates
would take off less than 100000 out of
this $2,300,000 which is now collected
in excess of the legal mark. The
Southern" in particular will be slow to
go into court for the burden will be on
it to show that the new rates are ton
low. TO do this under the decisions) il
must turn itself inside out and show
it's true inwardness." Wall Street com.
petitors will be edited. 1t must show
how many free passes it has issued.
To avoid this Col. Andrews ran the risk
of the penalty of contempt rather than
tell the Railroad Commission. Then he
must tell about Spencer's $4,000 salary
and how much his own salary and other
salaries are which, he told the Commits
sion he would go to Jail rather than
tell, Yet these things and many more
the highest court in the Union has said
must be told before court will be justi-
tell. Then he must answer
why the ''Southern' can not
permit some relief TO its patrons
when it reports an increase of net earn
ings TALL carried to New York; of 1922
600 last year over the year before, of
which 100000 increase was made in
this State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-15
WEBSTER AND WILSON WRONG
Springfield Republican.


William l.. Wilson, eX-pOstmaster-g gen
cral. and now president of Washington
and Lee University, criticises the action
of Congress in appropriating $4,000
900 to be expended at the discretion Of
the President as unusual and of doubt
full policy. He recalls, however, the fact
that in 1885 Congress appropriated S1O,-
100000 to be expended by President
jackson, but reminds us that Daniel
Webster ended his speech against the
appropriation by saying that he would
not vote for it if the guns of the enemy
were trained on the capitol at Washing
ton. The emergency thus referred 10
was evidently the rupture with France
in 1S35-3G over the payment of the
French SpOliation claims. Jackson re-
called his minister to Paris. the French
minister at Washington withdrew, and
the President in a message to Congress
advised an act of partial nOn-ntcrcOursc
with France. besides recommending that
the scaboard he placed in Il proper state
of defense. England offered to mediate
and Jackson accepted her offer. but
France came to terms right away of her
own accord. While Mr.. Wilson says
such emergency appropriations are UNI
usual there have been others in our his
tory Of much the same character and in
all instances the people have undOubted-
ly approved of them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-15

sIM0NT0N'S NEW INJUNCTION.

Judce Simont0ns injunction TO pre-
vent the State bringing an action IN lts
own courts to test the validity of The
midnight 90 year lease is a clear usurpa-
lion. All good lawyers know this. Ii
cannot be doubted that the United States
Supreme court will so say when the case
goes there. Hence the anxiety of the
southern to prevent the case ever get
ting to the Supreme court by one of the
deals for which its management is fa-
nous. The Southern" has also called
upon Judge Simonton for fresh usurpa-
ton and as usual he has h0nored their
draft upon him. The Southern failed
to move in proper time to remove the
James case to the Federal court. Tn
der all the decisions Judge Mclver prop
erly so held. Now Simonton orders Il
certiorari TO take it into the Federal
court. 1is action, we ale told by emf
ent lawyers, is a nullity and will in no
wise, interfere with the State courts pro-
ceeding with the case. He also en-
joins the plaintiffs from proceeding in
the State courts in case which has
been To the State Supreme court and
has been a,.Judged under State law.
That court held that the Southern
having never organized under North
Carolina law could not purchase and
operate North Carolina franchise, the
cnarter of the Western North Carolina
Railroad. Judge Simonton in gross con-
tempt of the highest court of the State
disregards its decision.
We believe that Judge McIver is Il
man and North Carolinian. He will
remember that part of his oath of Of
fee is this: Il viii not delay any per
son of his right, by reason of any letter
or command from any person, or per
sons, in authority to me directed, or for
any cause whatsoever; and in case any
letters or orders come to me contrary to
law, | will proceed to enforce the law,
such letters or orders Notwithstanding. ;
Judge Simont0n is Federal subordinate
judge, as Judge McIver is subordinate
State judge. If the latter, according 10
his oath, proceeds (as we have no doubt
he wild to give North Carolinians in his
court justice in regular course, then if
conflict comes the United States SUI
preme court will adjudge the matter
Let it go there. If we continue tamely TO
yield to every usurpation which Simon.
ton makes, he will go further and fur
Their till this judge who rides to his court
in Vice-President Andrews's private pal
ace car win be more completely master
Of the State than this sovereign State Is
disposed 10 be his servant.
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NEGROES IN OFFICE.
Men Of Chicago.

Men OF ChlcaS0.
1t might also be WELL if negroes are
TO he appointed to office anywhere, to
think seriously of the prOpriety of APP
pointing those of character and ability
TO the exercise of important office among
Northern communities. Why should not
some of the Northern cities and towns
have colOred pOstmasters and other local
officers, instead of all of them being
placed among Southern communities
The people of the South have some show
of Justice on their side when they COM
plain against the evident partially which
does not consider race prejudice with
them. but forces a cOlOred postmaster or
collector of internal revenue upon a COM
munity where the cOlored man is per-
soma non grata for such duty. and at the
same time does not give to Northern
communities cOlOred men in such pr0mi-
nent and representative office. 1t would
be well to have negroes appointed to Of
fee in the Northern States, and, not al
ways from the Northern States; to have
the negro i'm the North regarded by the
government as much of a citizen as he
is in the South. If this were done there
would certainly be more equality and jus
tice shown, both to the negro and to the
several communities; and there might be
a better opportunity to understand and
appreciate the force and the power of
race prejudice, and to consider whether
and how far, such prejudice should he
recognized in the administration of gov
ernment.
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THE NEBRASKA CASE.

The Nebraska ease instead Of interfer~
ing with the reduction which our Rail
road Commission has made is in its ia
yor. That case holds that both inter.
State and local business must each
stand on their own merits and that Ne
braska could not put local rates too
low because through rates were high
enough to make it up. Consequently
North Carolina viii not be hindcrcd i'm
reducing local rates TO a reasonable
basis because through rates are 50 low
as to earn small profits. The rule must
work both ways. The railroads take
passengers in New York and whisk
them across our State in Pullman cars
en- route to Florida for. it is said
one cent a mile, while it charges peosle
living in North Carolina 81 cent a mile
though our people were taxed to build
these very roads. Under the Nebraska
decision, each business standing on its
basis, we will not be prevented from
giving our own people 21a cents per
mile because there is small profit on
through business at the very low through
rate. If the railroads need more profits
they can increase through rates, but
we are entitled TO lower local rates.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-15

Sometime ago Governor Russell wired
the New York World that there were
two Railroad Commissioners who would
not sell out to the railroads. Since that
time the Governor has surrendered COM
pletely to the ]. PierpOnt MOrgans, and
is now demanding that the two commits
sioners he appointed shall advertise
that they are his puppets. Their friends
do not believe that the Governor can
deliver them, along with himself, to the
railroads.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-15

Justice Harlan OF the United States
supreme court is quoted as saying that,
in his opinion. there are two additions
which the United States must make to
it's territory for its protection and safe
ty-Cuba and the Hawaiian islands"
While we do not believe in annexation,
but in guaranteeing free governments
to Cuba and Hawaii, it begins to look
like both these islands will fall into our
Ian
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would convert all whose minds are open
TO the truth. The logic of events, the
utter failure of the rainbow promises
made in 1896, and the disappointment
following Hannaism and Dingleyism
have made converts. The truths illumi-
mated by Bryan will convert many moro
if they will but put themselves in a 20.
ceptive mood.