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The record-union., 1898-06-15
The Engineer in Warfare.

The present agitation in connection
with war brings to the public mind
most fOrcibly the remarkable extent to
which engineering has entered INTO all
the details of modern warfare. Whe-
ther war occurs or not, it cannot but
be realized that it is to the work IF
the engineer more than to any other
member of the community that the
country must lool. for defense and Of
fense and that it is the machine shops
and shipyards, in the draughting rooms
and mechanical laboratories that the
destinies of modern nations are to be
decided
One has only ID look baci, a few hun
dred years in historyand note the abso-
Lutte transformation wrought IN warfare
as soon as the INTRODUCTION of gunpcw
Ger and fire artillery bee line ar acc IN
plished fact. The trained knight. bred
to arms, and honestly believing that
IL him lay ali th: sCin:,ue o. warfare
that could ever be possible, was sud-
denly transformed into a ridiculous Don
QuiXote, helpless before the rude band
of peasants who, with their ''villancus
saltpeter," made all his knowledge of
the art of war obsolete. To-day we are
undoubtedly on the verge of a similar
transformation, and should the mis-
fortune of war become a dire necessity
there is every reason to believe t1at
the ingenuity of American engineers,
constructors and inventors would
evolve devices of destruction before
which the existing battleships and fer
tifications would soon be relegEIed to
Cbscurity. Two instances Of most re-
cent occurrance have demonstrated the
weakness of modern warships; .ne the
ease with which the single blow of
ram sent the Victoria to the bottom Of
the Mediterranean, the other the havoc
a single explosion wrought upon the
Maine in Havana harbor. The modern
warship is fatally like the armored
knight of mediaeval times, vulnerable
because of exceeding bulk and clunsi-
ness, a fair mark for the skill Of the
engineer who can combine force and
motion and substitute rapidity for mas
siveness and secrecy for strength
Engineer (New York;.
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Wasserman, Davis & CO.

vided they could make use of the old
stamps, but requiring them to imprint
by use of rubber stencil the words
Under the Act of 1895"
The only sections of the new bill
which relate to customs are those levy
ing a tax of 10 cents a pound on all
teas imported into this country and the
entry tax on imported goods. This last
provision, however, does not go into
operation until July 1st next.
Acting on the advice of the Solicitor
OF the Treasury, the ruling of the de-
partment holding that the tax on tea
went into effect at 3:O5 p. m. yester-
day, the time the Act was signed by the
new ruling issued to-day the tax of
10 cents a pound will be levied on teas
which reached the port of first arrival
after Monday, June 18th, at midnight.
The work of sending out circulars
to the public regarding the new popu-
lar loan Of $500, 100000 is practically
completed. Already large number of
applications for the new bonds have
been received, among them several for
considerable amounts from residents of
this city. Most of them, however,
were irregular, inasmuch as the appli-
cations were not made on blanks pro-
vided for the purpose. These will be
returned to the senders, together with
proper blanks to be filled out and re-
turned The indications now are that
the loan will be largely over-sub-
Scribed.
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POLITICS IN FRESNO.
Democrats and Populists Fuse ON q
County Ticket.

FRESNO. June 1.-THE county con-
ventions Of the Democratic and Pop
ulist parties met in this city to-day
and indorsed the fusion arrangement
entered into by the Central Committees
of the parties some weeks ago, with the
exception of the proposition that both
conventions adopt the Oregon fusion
PLATFORM The Populists We're in
formed in advance that the Democratic
convention would not accept the Orc
gon platform. and as they were treated
literally III the division of offices, they
wisely decided not to press the mat
ter. so each convention adopted it's own
platform
The Populist platform indorses the
Omaha declaration of principles, and
the Democratic the Chicago, and both
denounce the county administration Of
the Republicans The work of the
conventions was performed very slow
ly. and both We're in session far into
the night. The Populists adjourned
until tomorrow morning, being unable
to complete their labors. They noml-
mated the following ticket: State Sem
ator, l.. L. Hoskins of MADEIRA Coun-
ty; Assessor. J. w. Ferguson; Tax Col
lector, J. B. Hancock: Superintendent
of Schools. G. c. Ramsay; Supervisor,
First District, J. $. Dore; Supervisor,
Fourth District Thomas Martin.
The Democrats nominated the fol-
lowing: Assembly, Sixty-second Dis
trict. John NJ. Griffin of MADEIRA Coun-
ty: Sixtythird District, John Fair
weather, Fresno County; Sheriff. J. D.
Collins; District Attorney, o. L. Everts:
Supervisor. Third District. Hermann
Levy; Recorder, J. NJ. Kerr.
The remaining nominations will be
made tomorrow morning.
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and other good things to eat, besides
flowers.
At the wharves the men were lunched
by the Red Cross Society, which thus
had the honor Of giving the men the
first welcome to the city and the last
demonstration of friendship before their
departure.
Everything was excitement at the
docks. Thousands of people gathered
to witness the embarkation and to give
the soldiers a parting cheer. Every
steam whistle on the water front blew
a salute. and the changing of many
bells added to the din. The vessels in
the bay were gaily decorated with
flags, and the buildings on the water
front were literally covered with the
national colors.
The assignment of troops to their re-
spective vessels was as follows:
Steamer China-First Colorado regi-
ment, two companies Eighteenth Uni
ted States Infantry, part of Company
A, Utah Artillery; detachment of en-
gineer corps under Major Bell.
Steamer Colon-BattaliOn comprising
Companies F, D, f and B, Twenty
third United States Infantry; two COM
panies Eighteenth United States In
fantry; part of Battery A, Utah Ar
tillery.
Steamer Senator-First Nebraska
regiment.
Steamer Zealandia-Tenth Pennsyl-
vania Volunteers and Battery B, Utah
Artillery.
Brigadier General F. V. Greene will
be in command of the expedition. He
will report to Major General Merritt at
8 o'clock tomorrow for final instruc-
tions, and it is possible that the fleet
may get away by noon, but it is prob
able that there will be a delay of sew
eral hours.
Up to o'clock tonight none of the
transports had left theif docks for an
ehorage in the stream, the work of as
signing the Soldiers and loading of sup
plies and the trimming of cargoes not
having been completed, but the yes
sells Will probably go into the stream
some time tonight. 1t has been given
out that the vessels will get away for
Manila tomorrow some time, but from
unofficial sources it is learned that
much remains to be done before the
Thursday VIII probably be the day
finally set for the commencement of
the journey.
1t is stated semi-officially at Camp
Merritt that the third expedition will
sail from this port on Saturday week,
and that the expedition will be under
the command of Brigadier General
King The makeup of the expedition
will, in all probability, consist of the
two Idaho battalions, the Fifty-first
Iowa regiment, remaining detachment
of the corps of engineers, First Mon
tana Regiment Seventh California
regiment and the First Tennessee reg
iment.
Late this evening the transports
China, Colon and Zealandia, laden with
troops, were towed into the stream.
The Senator will remain at her dock all
night. The latest information is that
the fleet will probably get away to-
morrow though the hour of sailing is
still uncertain.
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Commissioner Heacock in the case OF
Wong Wen. VIII tend toward settling
the conflict between the treaty with
China and the Act of 1884, relative to
the landing of Chinese.
Wong Wen arrived here on the steam
er Belgic, with sixty of his countrymen,
all of whom sought to enter on mer-
chants certificates issued under the
Act of 1884, and his case was submit
ted to test the law. The Government
held that the certificate in question was
defective, as necessary details were not
stated. The petitioner claimed that
these statements were not demanded
by the treaty. which it was asserted
took precedence over the Act of Con-
gress.
Commissioner Heacock sustained the
objections to the certificate, and rec
ommendation for deportation was
made.
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UNIVERSITY REGENTS
Discuss the Question of Extending
Authority Over Medical School.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 14.-The Re-
gents of the University of California
to-day discussed the question of ex-
tending it's direct authority over the
medical school, but no decision was
reached.
Director Keeler addressed the board
in regard to the Lick Observatory,
which he declared was second in results
only to the Harvard Observatory. He
referred to the recent discovery Of a
seventh comet, and said that scientists
are praising the work done on Mount
Hamilton, while the public is hardly
awake to its Importance.
Professor Soule was appointed to sue
ceed Lieutenant Cloman as military n
structor.
Funds We're voted for the promotion
Of Farmers Institutes, a branch Of
work which was reported to be making
much progress throughout the State.
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PORTO RICO EXPEDITION
Will be Fifteen Regiments Under
Gen. Brooke's Command.

CHICKAMAUGAN NATIONAL PARK
(Ga), June 14.-It is stated that orders
were received to-day from the War De-
partment that fifteen regiments Of the
best equipped in Brooke's army be
designated for movement to the front.
1t is understood that fifteen regl-
ments are to be taken from the camp
to make up the expedition which will
go to Porto Rico.
No information would be given out at
General Brooke's headquarters as tc
which regiments would be selected,
very few being sufficiently equipped at
this time for actual service. Captain
Rockwell Of the Ordnance Department
stated to-day, however, that he had re-
ceived notice that rifles and other
equipment needed were on the way to
this point sufficient to fit out twenty
regiments, and he expects the consign-
ment will begin arriving by Thursday
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THE TERROR.
Was Damaged by the Fire Of the
American Warships.

NEW YORK, June 1.-THE British
steamer Tyrian, which sailed from San
Juan de Porto Rico on June 9TH, ar
rived to-day Captain Angrove reports
that the Spanish torpedo boat destroyer
Terror was in port when he sailed with
steam up and stored with coal. water
and provisions. On arrivai at San Juan
the Terror's boilers were leaking. Re-
pairs We're made and some tubes were
fitted in the boilers.
Captain Angrove says that the dam
age was caused by the bombardment
by Admiral SIMPSONS fleet on May
18th. The forts were not injured. One
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New Shirt Waists

To-day An our Cloak Depart
ment we will show a bright, new
and attractive line of women's
lawn and percale shirt waists.
some of the very prettiest ones
we've shown this season. many
entirely new patterns, including
the large coin polka dot and the
now popular Bayadere stripes;
novel and attractive, indeed, are
these effects in the newest
shades of green, dahlia, hello
trope, blues, etc., and also new
perpendicular rainbow striped
waists, and plaids with the most
beautiful blendings of color,
also plaided floral effects. A va
riety 50 great as to please the
most fastidious, and more
beautiful lot was never uncased
in Sacramento; cut blouse front,
yoke back. Priced popularity at
81, $l.25 and $3.50.
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grade Cuban. For a time he had
charge of the Government of the insur-
gents. and has been highly satisfactory
as Vice-President Of the Cubans. He
is graduate of the University of Ha-
vana, and before he took up arms in
the Cuban cause was counted one of
the best lawyers in Cuba Although
but 80 years of age he is quite learned
in international law and constitutional
history, especially American history. 1t
is understood that he visits the United
States with the full sanction to act for
Republican Cuba
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PASSENGER RATE WAR.
The Nickel Plate Line Has Entered
the Eight.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1.-THE sec
ond-class rates recently put into effect
by the Southern Pacific to Eastern
points are being met by other lines on
their west bound business. The agent
in this city of the Nickel Plate line run
ming from Buffalo TO Chicago, to-day
received word that Second-clasS tick
cts from New York to San Francisco
via Ogden would be sold on the rebate
plan, making the rate $42.55 the same
as from here eastward. The Burling-
ton route has made rate of S21 to ST.
Paul and Minneapolis. The present
fare is S4l, carrying with it a rebate
of S26.
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Red Cross Society.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1.-THE Ex-
ecutive Committee of the State Asso-
citation of the Red Cross Society met
to-day and adopted the national con-
stitution. 1t was reported that over
S43,GOO had been collected. OF this
$1,000 Will be sent to two trained nurses
of the society now in Manila, for the
benefit of the California volunteers
Plentiful supplies We're sent to the
transports. A regular State Red Cross
agent will probably be sent with the
next expedition.
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at
Little Prices.

We speak of trimmed millin-
cry here, and we've hundreds of
pretty stylish trimmed creations
on display at these little prices:
they all are possessed of a dis
tinctive style and are Of mate
rials which you'd expect to paw
much more for than these little
prices asked. There are among
this lot the short backed sailor.
the shepherdess, Leghorns and a
variety Of dress shapes, all tas-
tily adorned, and worth in
regular way SIS, Sc and $3.50.
Your pick at this time for spe-
cial price, 1895.
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WAR REVENUE BILL.
Indications That the First Bond
Issue Will be Over Subscribed.

WASHINGTON, June 14.-The Off
cials Of the Treasury Department were
busily engaged to-day in the prepara-
ton of circular letters to customs and
Internal Revenue Collectors, carrying
into effect the provisions Of the War
Revenue Act, signed by the President
yesterday. In the Internal Revenue Bu-
reau the only schedules which go into
immediate effect are those relating to.
tobacco, snuff, cigarettes and beer
A circular was sent to-day to Col
lectors of Internal Revenue stating
that until new stamps could be pro-
The record-union., 1898-06-15
Crash Skirts,
$l.lO Special.

These women's separate skirts
are of the natural tan linen
color, mixed with red, white and
blue, in narrow and wide
stripes, and in shot and open
work fancy patterns; pretty in
effect, durable and dust she'd
ding. Priced special at $1.lO.
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Quarantine California Cattle.

SALEM (Or), June 14-Governo
Lord to-day issued a proclamation de-
claring that all cattle brought from
California into Oregon must be exam
ined by the Oregon Veterinary Surgeon.
according to recent report of the
veterinary Surgeon, cattle from Cali
1ornla driven into this State have de-
Veioped symptoms of infectious and
contagious diseases Whenever dis
eased cattle are found, provision has
been made to place them in close quar-
antine
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ChiIdren's Ready-made
Suits,
Special, $3.95.

These suits are made from all
wool navy blue serge in fly jack
ct and skirt, and are subject to
an entire change of appearance
by the wearer donning a blouse
and large sailor collar of grass
linen, which is an accessory to
the suit. Thus you secure ap-
parcntly two suits at the price
of one. These are regular $6
suits, for ages 8 to IA years. On
sale special at $3.95.
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church had hole in each end, where
large shell passed through. The
Captain said he visited all of the forts
to see the result of the assault, but
could not observe anything unusual At
the gateway of one of the Notifications
stand an unexploded American shell,
which is kept there as a souvenir. There
were in port the Alfonso XIII. and four
of the old style gunboats
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Convoy for Manila Expedition.

WASHINGTON, June 14.-At the
request of General Merritt, it has been
decided to give the second expedition
to the Philippines a naval convoy from
Honolulu to Manila. While, in the
opinion of those who are in a position
to know, the armed convoy was scarce
ly deemed necessary. it was thought
best not to take any unnecessary
chance, where the lives of so many
men are involved. What naval yes
sells will convoy the transports could
not be asceEtained tonight, but the
Bennington, in ali probability, will BE
one of them.
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WOmen's Tan Shoes,
SPECIAL
$2.lO pair.

There remains a fair assort-
ment of sizes after busy days
selling OF those ladies' tan lace
shoes, at $2.1O, from Saturdays
special sale. We've not every
size, but assure you a bargain if
you wear medium or large size
Special price the same, $2.1O
per pair.
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Work at the Mint Being Rushed.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 14-Work
at the mint in this city is being rushed,
preparatory to the annual cleanup,
which begins next Monday. About
S3O0;OOO will be coined into halves,
quarters and dimes, this subsidiary
coin being needed in paying off the
troops now here. No bullion will be
received at the mint between June 18th
and July 9TH
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DOMINGO MENDEZ CAPOTE.
The Vice President Of the Cuban
Renuh1ic

One of the youngest and most ardent
of the patriots of Cuba is Domingo
Mendez Capote, who is Vice-President
of the Cuban Republic. He is now in
this country for the purpose Of counsel
ing with Plenipotentiary Palma and
the American authorities about the
new Government of Cuba
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SilkalineS,
lOc yard.

Full SO inches wide and also
accepted as being the proper ia
brio for sash curtains, transom
shades and drapes; comes in al
most any shade desired, and in
many pretty patterns; n thin,
soft and Inexpensive fabric, at
1Oc per yard.
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; SPECIAL SALE
This Morning.
} Women's Separate
Crash Skirts,
Crash Suits,
Chi|dren's
Ready made Dresses
and PiQue Goats.
Crash Skirts,
69C Special.

Women's separate crash skirts,
in two styles, medium tan color
and dark gray. Both Of these
styles are random shot with
white, creating a pleasing and
novel effect: well made, and
with a deep hem at bottom. Spe-
cial price, CSC.
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Popular Sailor Hats,
Csc.

More of those popular sailor
hats are on display to-day, tape
crowns of plain white OF solid
colors, and stray crowns fancy
mixed; all have the wide rough
straw brims, fancy colored or
plain; have neat silk band and
bows around. Price, 95c for a
choice.
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Fleet Of Vessels En- Route to Yukon

SEATTLE (Wash), June 1.-The
steamer City of Seattle, which arrived
here this morning from Alaska, reports
passing the Moran fleet of eleven
steamers on its way to the mouth OF
the Yukon River near Fort WrangeL
The fleet was moving along nicely, and
appeared to be in no trouble as pre-
viouSly reported.
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Ready-made Crash and
Duck Suits,
Si.65.

These cool, comfortable and
washable summer suits are in
tan and natural color crash and
duck, made fly front jacket with
skirt, correctly cut, correct in
hang and with deep hem at bot
tom. These suits are extra val
ue, and priced special at $1.65.
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Railway Station Robbed.

San JOSE, June 1.-THE Southern
Paclnc railroad station office at Camp
peii was robbed yesterday of about $50
nile the agent was at dinner some
one forced a window and then robbed
the cash drawer. So far the officers
have no trace of the robbers
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Unremembering Spring.

Spring is here. with the wind in her hair
And the violets under her feet
All the forests have found her fair.
And her lovers have found her sweet.
Springs a girl in a lovely gown,
Little more than a child:
Bid her smile and the tears fall down,
Frown-and her laugh is wild
Ay, for she has no heart. not she!
Hear her sing while you weep,
Spring wakes up without memory
Every year from her sleep.
While she slept we have lost our all,
Then she wakes and is glad.
Cries to us then to come at her call,
Wonders why are ye sad?"
Stands by graves in the dress of bride:
What is the dirge We sing?"
If We tell her that men have died.
What is Death?" says the Spring.
Spring, pass by, we have lived too long.
Take the primrose and go.
Lest you learn from the mortals' song
All that the mortals know
Alice Herbert in Literature.
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NainsOok Embroidery,
l6c and l9c yard.

A splendid lot Of fine nainsook
embroiderics, 4 to 8 inches wide,
particularly adapted for trim
ming children's dresses, and for
ruHling for underwear; all new
patterns, openwork Irish point
effect, small, medium and large
scallops and patterns. Priced
special at Ice and 19c yard.
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Transfer Boat Reported Wrecked.

VANCOUVER (B. c., June 14.-An
unconfirmed report has reached here
that the big barge, Transfer No. L,
belonging to the Canadian Pacific Rail-
way, has been wrecked on the coast
south of Skeena River. The barge
left in tow of the tug Car few days
ago with the largest shipment of cattle
ever sent to Dawson from this port
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Chiidren's Straw Flats,
Csc.

Pretty mixed straw flats that
trim up prettily at a small ex-
pense; they're all of two-colored
straws, brown, navy, green and
red, contrasted variously with
white, medium crowns and the
correct width of brim. Special
price, Csc each.
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Art Cretonnes,
l21c yard.

These are full SO inches wide,
In all the newest colorings Of
blues, greens, tans, terra Gotta,
cream and a few darker shades,
handsome floral and set figure
designs, in pretty contrasting
colors, for curtains, draperies,
furniture coverings, etc; 121ac
yard.
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Financial Wrecks.

Boarding Mistress Gndignantle)-
Two of my boarders were brought
home last night in cabs. Es
Friend-Disgraceful. amt Il?
.sWorse They haven't cent left To
nay their board. Puck
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kREBS & CO..
626 j STREET.
Willie's Heroism.

8 Mamma-How did you set your
clothes so badly torn?
Willie-Tryin' t keep little boy
from being licked.
Mamma-That was a brave deed.
Who was the boy?
Willie-Me.-Up-to-D Date.
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Discussing Chances.

Count Tize--I think I'll try to win g.
plumbers daughter.
Lord Nose-You're behind the times.
am going to spread my net for The
daughter Of a bicycle repairer.-Up-to-
Date. 49,.
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Children's Pique Coats,
Sl.65.

Pretty little empire cut pique
coats for children; ages to 6
years; they are regular $3.50
value and come in pink, blue
and white, neatly trimmed Wi tn
white wash braid and pearl butt
tons. Special price, $1.65.
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Duck Leggings,
Csc pair.

Ladies' and misses best quail
ity duck leggings, button to
knee, with buckle and strap at
top. suitable for bicycle use,
mountain wear and a general
protection to ones hosiery for
all out of door exercise, etc.
Price, 35c pair.
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Tinsel Drapery,
sc yard.

A new and handsome line in
bright colors of pink, blue, yell
low, red, green, contrasted with
scroll and conventional designs,
in gilt; quite the correct thing
for sash curtains, mante1 and
stand drapes, etc. S1sc per yard.
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Roasted Chestnuts.

Place the chestnuts in tin pan and
set them in hot oven till they crack
open; then take them out, remove the
skin, dip them@in hot caramel sugar and
lay them on buttered tins to cool: then
serve.-Roston Herald.
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Women's Union Suits,
25C.

Women's ecru Jersey ribbed
union suits, low neck and knee
length, run around neck and
straps with tape through open
work; the most comfortable
summer undergarments ever de-
vised, there being nothing to
double up or roll at the waist,
as in two-piece suits. There's
even comfort in the price-25c.