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The record-union., 1898-06-07
GREAT The DEMAND
FOR WASH GOODS.

Full bolts of desirable summer
materials dwindled to short lengths
and remnants, and were succeeded
by other bolts which dwindled in
like manner. Most of these rem
nants are still on our hands. We
want to dispose of them quickly,
and purpose to do SO by offering
them to-day at
The record-union., 1898-06-07
Disturbances at Belfast.

BELFAST Ureland). June 6.-Great
excitement has been caused here by
a national demonstration in honor of
the revolution of 114S. Several collis-
ions have occurred between the demon
strators and the opposing crowd.
Stones We're thrown, a general melee
followed. and arrests were made.
The record-union., 1898-06-07
The Odd Lot Shoe Table.

The odd lot shoe table continues
to be center of attraction. 1t is
really one of the most convenient
arrangements in this very conven-
lent store. Absolutely no trouble
for you to determine whether or
not YOU can secure a special value
in your size, and, if such special
value is secured, it's money in your
pocket.
Good things for women, men
and children on the Odd Lot Shoe
Table.
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NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
Appointment of Otis as Brigadier
General Tavorably Acted Upon.

WASHINGTON, June 6.-The Senate
to-day confirmed these nominations:
To be rigadier-Generals: Harrison
Gray Otis of Los Angeles, CAL; Leon
ard w. Colby of Nebraska, Roy Stone
of New York, Henry T. Douglas of
Maryland, Lieutenant J. N. Andrews,
Twelfth Infantry; Colonel r. p.
Hughes, Inspector r-General; Lieuten-
ant-ColOnel j. B. Babcock, Assistant
AdjutantGeneral
Also the advancement of Captains
and Commanders of Admiral Dewey
squadron and numerous volunteer nom-
nations.
The record-union., 1898-06-07

Be sure you are right and then go
ahead. Be sure You get Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and you may confidently expect
it will purify your blood and give you
appetite and strength.
Hoods Pills act easily and promptly
on the liver and bowels. Cure sick
headache.
The record-union., 1898-06-07
Union Suits for Women.

Have you ever tried this style OF
underwear? 1t grows in populari-
ty each season. Separate vests and
drawers give a bulky thickness at
the waist. Union suits, on the con-
trary, set snugly at the waist, and,
in consequence, the set Of the cor
set and fit of the dress must be inn
proved.
We show summer weight union
suits in ecru or unbleached color,
that come only to the knee. Knit
ted so as to clasp the waist snugly
yet not in an oppressive manner.
Large, medium and small sizes.
But 25c suit.
White Isle union suits cut in the
same manner, but more elaborately
finished. Silk mixed crochet
around bust and drawn with silk
tape. These soc.
The record-union., 1898-06-07

AT the opening Of business We'd
nesday, June 9Th, we shall place on
sale 500 feather pillows, measur-
ing 1ox2o inches, each pillow con-
tanning 81 pounds of feathers, COW
cred with the best satin tick. The
quantity is large, but the value is
strong. Don't wait too long.
Wednesdays Price, SOC.
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ParasOls.

Kinds enough here to please
most any one. All moderately
priced, too.
White is particularly appro-
pirate for summer-there is an air
Of freshness about a white parasol
that seems to add piquancy to even
the daintiest of summer costumes.
Plain white Parasols, ST rs: with
ruff1ed border having scalloped
edge, ST IS; with deep hemstitched
ruffle, So so; daint.er styles still
with deep ruff1e of silk grenadine,
S. Is. All with frames and han
dies enameled white.
And, of course, the many pretty
novelties in fancy stripes, plaids
and changeable silks, at prices
ranging 81 IS and upwards.
Black Sunshades, with neat
handles and covered with a cloth
that will render service without
loosing its brilliancy of color. ST.
Other grades at ST so and up to
I$5.
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Sterling
Silver
Polish,
90
LinOleum Varnisfl, 55C.

Make your oilcloth or linoleum
look new again by using this
varnish, prepared especially for
such purpose. Nothing lost by
doing so, as the varnish will add
to the life of the floor covering.
Prlce, 55c pint can.
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One-half the
Ordinary Prices.

Many Of the pieces were priced
before they were remarked for this
sale, at rs per cent. and 33% per
cent less than the original prices.
The prices on these pieces were
again reduced, this time one-half.
People who secure them will be
fortunate indeed. Other fortunate
people will secure desirable lengths
for shirt waists and full suits.
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COlOred Pencils.

Wood-bound colored pencils for
children's use Neat picture box,
containing pencils OF six different
cOlOrs, IOc.
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Furniture Covering, SIC.

Width, SO inches. Handsome
effects in olive, blue, green and
red. An excellent quality Of tap
estry furniture covering, usually
sold at not less than soc yard.
Special price, SIC yard.
The record-union., 1898-06-07
Mrs. VrOman's
Sanitary Sink Strainer,

Endorsed by everyone who has
used 1t. Our present sewerage sys-
tenn is not as good as it could be;
these stralners are practically
household necessities in conse-
quence. Ena1neled in light color.
The enamel is baked on and will
not peel off. Price, 2oc.
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Linen Warp Mating, Csc.

Twenty new designs of linen
warp mating have just been plac-
ed in stock. The patterns are new
and pleasing; the quality of the
mating the best we have yet been
able to offer at the price. If you
have need Of mattings, why not
make your selection while the as
sortment is complete? 25c ward.
The record-union., 1898-06-07

Williams rlOunt HOreb
CASTLE Soap, &c.
Made of fine selected olive oil
and is guaranteed absolutely pure.
Our price, &c cake.
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ValiSeS.

For short journeys, for vacation
trips, for all purposes for which
vallses are used, there are valises
here at popular prices. Recent
arrivals make our stock the fullest
and most complete assortment we
have yet had. Club bags, cabin
bags, Gladstone bags, as we'll as
the low priced and popular tele-
scope valises. These prices on club
bags will give you an idea of the
advantage to you in buying valises
here.
CLUB BAGS.
Imitation alligator, 75c, S5c,
o5c. ST o5, ST IS, ST IS and 81 IS.
Tan grain leather, ST 50, 81 65.
81 so, ST. 05, So 10, So IS and
So 40.
Genuine alligator, 81, 81 Is,
| 81 so, 81 Is and S..
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New Shirt Waists.

Women who come in our stores
linger about the shirt waist section.
The hundreds of waists that are
continually on display make the
section unusually attractive. New
styles that are continually arriving
add additional attractiveness. We
show now six entirely new ideas
in dainty summer waists. Novel
and pretty effects in lawns. per-
Gales and Madras cloths. Prices,
81, ST. Is and ST 50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-30
THE AUDAz IS PARALYzED.
Spanish Torpedo Boat Would Be Use
less in Case of Early War.

London, March 3O.-Quite a sensation
was created among the naval experts
in the lobby of the house of commons
by a photograph of the Spanish torpedo
gunboat Audaz, now lying at Water
ford, disabled by damages sustained in
a gale. The photographs shows the
bows twisted around at right angles to
the keel, the plates being torn by the
strain.
Several authorities said they had
never seen a war vessel sustain similar
injury except by collision. From the
condition of the plates, however, it was
evident that there had been no collis-
ion.
The general opinion was expressed
that there must have been grave de-
fects in the construction of the boat,
when she could suffer such damage
from a flow of the sea.
Senior Alvarez, the chief constructor
of the Spanish naval commission, ar
rived at Waterford, and was interview
ed. He said: THE relations of Amer
lea and Spain are looking very badly
and it is impossible to say what the is
sue may be.
THE only thing I regret is our tor
pedo destrOyerS being delayed here, as
we had urgent orders to make Cadiz
as rapidly as possible. 1t was on that
account that Commander DeA1vila
risked running through the storm last
Friday with the Audaz.
1T will take a month to repair the
damage and the trouble is if war breaks
out the Audaz will be useless, as she
will not be permitted to take coal here
to carry her across the Bay of Biscay."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-30
BY President Mckinley Which
She is Considering.
THEYARE AS FOLLOWS
1st-Cuba to Pay Spain $780,
100000 For Independence.
2nd-Spain to Withdraw Her
Troops From Cuba.
3rd-RecOncentradOs to Be Re-
leased at Once.

New York. March 3O.-A special to the
Herald from Washington says: Nc
Kinley waits on Sagasta and the dipIo-
matte relations between the two nations
hang trembling in the balance.
On the Cuban question our PROPOSE
ton is that Spain arrange some time in
the near future to accept Gomez's offer
of 5000, 600 600 for Cuban independence;
that an armistice be entered into during
which the Spanish troops are to be
withdrawn from the island; that the
recOncentrados be released Immediately
and permitted to return to their homes
and that the United States furnish
them not only with food, but purchase
them farming implements. Spain is
considering this in Madrid.
A cable was received from Minister
WOodfOrd which clearly shows that the
negotiations are proceeding in a way
entirely satisfactory to the president.
1t is said this cable merely said "ac-
cepted"
Whether this meant all the PROPOSE
tions, or merely the proposition that an
armistice be attempted, and that Spain
will release the reconcentrados is not
known. 1t is not believed that Spain will
at this stage promise independence.
But on the strength of the fnforma-
ton from Madrid, the president decided
to send a message to congress, and a
high official said the way was opening
to a speedy settlement of the whole Gu
ban situation.
On the Maine question, Spain is evil
IDENTIFY preparing to combat the conten =
ton that the ship was destroyed by an
outside explosion, and instead of for
warding an apology, will send a denial
and ask for International arbitration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-30
To BUY CUBA.
Syndicate Representative Re-
ported to Be in Berlin.

Berlin, March 3O.-The TagebIatt today
announces the presence in this city of
an American financier, representing a
syndicate, who is said to be trying to
interest Berlin fnanciers in a project
for purchasing Cuba and paying Spain
1,500,OOO,oOO pesetas, the syndicate re-
coupling from the customs of Cuba.
Enquiries made at the United States
embassy and at the leading banks
showed that they have no knowledge
of the matter.
Washington, March 3O.-It was stated
Mckinley and discussed the Cuban
question, that the administration was
taking no part in the alleged purchase
negotiations. He said that this may
be talked in New York, but he did not
think it was a part of the administra-
TONS policy regarding Cuba.
John J. McCOOk of New York today
again denied that he was a member or
representative of any syndicate to put
up an indemnity for Cuban independ-
ence, taking Cuban bonds in return. He
added that he thought if there were any
such proposition, Spain or the Spanish
people themselves would take a large
portion of any bonds Cuba might issue.
The talk about purchase of Cuba was
very prevalent at the White House to-
day, but no one presumed to speak re-
garding SPANS attitude.
Madrid, March 3O.-Spanish As closed
yesterday at 1870.
Paris, March 3d. p. Mon the
bourse today Spanish As opened at 521a,
against 523s, the closing price of yester-
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-30
INDEMNITY BASIS.
Something Like $2oO,Ooo,Ooo the
Price to Be Paid for Cuba

Washington, March 3O.-The president
received this morning a cabIegram from
Minister WoOdfOrd at Madrid, in which
he confirms the published report that
he had an extended conference with
Premier Sagasta yesterday. No definite
conclusion was reached, as the minister
desires to place the matter under con-
sideratiOn before the queen regent and
other members of the ministry. The
conference was adjourned until Thurs
day.
Although Mr.. Woodford does not give
any details of what transpired at the
meeting, yet his message is very hope
full in tone and gives the president hope
that a final settlement of the question
at issue may be determined at tOmOr-
rows conference. The main question
discussed at the meeting yesterday be
tween Mr.. WOOdford and Premier Sa-
gasta is known to have been the prompt
cessation of hOstiItieS on the island of
Cuba the release of the recOncentradOS,
with permission for them to return to
their homes and resume their Occupa-
ton without further mOlestation.
The exact lines upon which Minister
WoOdfOrd is at work for a final settle
ment of the Cuban question cannot be
stated, as he has received a number of
suggestions from this government as to
what would be acceptable to it
The concensus of opinion, however, in
administration circles, is that it in
wolves a settlement upon an indemnity
basis of something less than 5000 600, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-30

ridors were packed with disappointed hun
dreds, who vainly sought seats from which
they might listen to proceedings
Rev. John x McLain OF the Pacific
Theological seminary of Oakland, Cal,
offered the invocation.
Mr.. Davis chairman of the committee
on foreign relations, asked that the COM
mittee be permitted to sit during the ses-
sions of the senate from day to day and
the request was granted.
Mr. Frye (Maine) reported from the
committee on foreign relations, the SEN
ate resolution:
THAT the president be requested, if not
Incompatible with the public interest, to
transmit to the senate all of the consular
correspondence relating to the conduct of
the war in the island of Cuba, the condi-
ton of the people and other matters re-
lating thereto
Mr.. Frye asked that the resolution lay
on the table until tomorrow, when he
would ask for its consideration.
Mr. HaWley (Con.) of the military az
fairs committee reported a joint reSolu-
ton providing that in any case of emer-
gency in which the immediate erection of
of the secretary of war deemed necessary
and urgent, where the legislature of the
state is not in session, so much of the eX-
listing law as prohibits the erection OF
such fertilization until the consent of the
legislature has been obtained, shall be
suspended to authorize the cOnstruc-
ten consent of the owner of the land. Mr..
Hawley asked for immediate cOnSidera-
ton of the resolution, but Mr.. Pascoe
(Fla.), desiring to examine it, objected and
it went over.
Mr. Frye Cde) inquired of Mr.. Allen
(Neb.) if he had any objection to the ref
erence of his resolution offered yesterday
to the committee foreign relations,
that committee having under cOnsfdera-
ton resolutions of that character.
Mr.. Allen consented to the reference,
tee would promptly take action upon the
subject matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-30

than ever that war will inevitably come
out of the Cuban situation, and that
the energy with which the army and
navy have made extraordinary prepar-
atoms in the last few weeks will not
have been for naught. AS soon as the
commander of the Maine reached the
navy department he wasted no time in
explaining to Captain CrOwninshield,
chief of navigation, the intolerab1e at
titude of Spanish sympathizers in Ea-
vana harbOr and city toward Americans
and particularly their animOsity to
American naval officers now at work
on the wreck of the Maine.
He said trouble could not be avoided
much longer and when a collision did
occur, in his opinion, the local author
tiles would be pOwerless to protect
either the small American colony afloat
or the one ashore. All day long and
well into the night foul epithets, in
suits to the dead as we'll as to the liv-
ing, and haunting threats are shouted
to those upon the vessel around the
Names wreck from the numerous boats
going to and fro in the harbOr, and
these demonstrations have been stead
lily increasing for the last ten days, es-
pecially since the Montgomery came
away, until an overt act was liable to
occur at any time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-30
TIME TO BEGIN.
Work on the Auditorium Should
Be Commenced at Once.

The auditorium association will meet
tonight to check up and compare notes.
The work of soliciting subscriptions has
not been completed, but it has reached
the stage where it is practical to make
some arrangements to commence work
on the building
The records show that there are now
S22, 100 in sight The total amount sub
scribed, inclusive of food show fund and
buttons sold, is $12, 160. There ought to
be no trouble in securing S., 900 more.
The auditorium is assured and the
only thing necessary now is to go to
work on the structure. 1t should be re-
membered that out of all the subscrip-
lions received. less than 5000 appears as
conditional upon an uptown location.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-30
ORDERED TO LEAVE.
American Newspaper Men Being Ex-
PEELED From Cuba.

Havana, March 3O.-The Diaro de
Lamarina, commenting editorially to-
day on the strained relations between
Spain and the United States, and the
hopes expressed here that the end of
the trouble may be that the United
nexation of Cuba and not for the indie
pendence of the island, says:
Spain will spend her last dollar be-
fore giving Cuba UP to either the insur-
gents or Americans
Nothing further has been learned re-
garding the wrecking train sent to the
relief of the train carrying supplies to
towns in Havana province, which was
wrecked yesterday about q miles out
BejucaI, by an explosion on the track
No one was injured by the accident,
though four freight cars left the track
and one was overturned in a ditch. The
only loss reported is two sacks of corn
meal. The stores will be distributed to-
day. Special Commissioner Louis,
who was in the passenger coach behind
the freight cars, win return to New
York today or tomorrow. A man named
Garcia, who has acted as interpreter
here for a New York newspaper, leaves
for Key West today by order of the
chief of police, who accuses him Of be-
ing the author of many sensational
stories and of having been in communi-
cation with the insurgents.
The great iron railroad bridge near
PaInira Province of Santa. Clara, was
destroyed by the insurgents on March
%, with the use of dynamite The re-
port of the explosion was heard fifteen
miles away. 1t is reported that orders
have been given to expel from Cuba,
Geo. S. Musgroves, the correspondent
of a New York newspaper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-30
WAIT so HOURS.
President Begs Congress to
Await a Little Longer.

Washington, March 9O.-President
Mckinley told the Michigan congress
ional delegation today that he did not
want congress sto act precipitately, that
he was expecting hourly important ad-
vices from Minister Woodford upon
which much would depend.
1t is stated among senators that the
president has asked the committee of
congress not to act for so hours.
Another statement is to the effect
that the Sagasta ministry has adjourn
ed and this causes the delay in getting
advices from Madrid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-30
BEGS time.
Entire Michigan Delegation
Calls on the President.
Urges Him to Act Immediately
Regarding Cuba.
ASKS THEM TO WAIT.
He is Hourly Expecting News
From Madrid
On Which Will Depend His
Future Course.
THEM TO WAIT.
IF WAR SHALL COME
He Hopes the Country Will
Stand United.

Washington, D. c., March 3d.
The Republican members of the Mich
igan delegation in the house had a con-
ference with the president today in
which the Cuban policy was reviewed.
The delegation comprised every Repub-
ncan member from Michigan Repre-
sentative William Alden Smith acted as
chairman. They informed the president
of the sentiment in their state as well
as the strong Cuban disposition of the
house. They urged that there should
be action prompt and decisive, and that
the country, as judged by the sentiment
of the house and of their own state,
would allow little further delay. They
insisted that nothing should be cOnsid-
cred which does not affect the perma-
nent removal of the Spanish flag from
the island and the assurance of a COM
plete independence. It was suggested
that no negotiations should be entered
into with Spain without first giving the
CubanS a status.
The president, however, suggested that
that was a matter of detail
The delegation with much feeling, ap-
pealed to the president never to allow
the Maine incident to become a matter
of international arbitration.
The president listened throughout with
great interest. He said he desired to
confer with the senators and represen-
tatives and desired the widest latitude
of discussion and conference.
He hoped, however, that congress
would not act precipitately. The ad-
ministratiOn he stated, was pursuing a
course it deemed proper and he wanted
the fullest advice, even if the sUgges-
tiOns met were not in accord with his
own views and judgment. He stated he
was expecting hourly important adVi-
ces from Minister WOodfOrd at Madrid
on which much would depend. He said
the administration was pursuing a
course cOnsonant with a cool Judgment
and that if there should be war, he
trusted the country would be united in
support of whatever action was deemed
wise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-30
FoRTIFYING NEWPORT.
Cottages of Millionaires Will Soon
Be Safe.

New York, March 3O.-The movement
of trains of artiIlerymen to Fort Slo-
cum. where the new Seventh artillery
under Colonel William Sinclair is mus
tering, is now going Additional
preparations are being made there for
putting the post in complete state Of
defense.
Bids were opened in the army build
ing today for the transportation OF fif-
teen Pinch mOrtars from the Sandy
Hook proving grounds. where they
have been tested, to Fort Adams, at
Newport, r. L These mOrtars are each
apiece. making the total weight to be
conveyed 435 900 pounds The guns will
be transferred with a twin screw light
er as soon as possible after April 8.
The government will mount the guns in
the new mortar battery, which is ex-
pected to keep the guns of a hostile
fleet from getting within range of the
cottages on Newport island.