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The times., 1898-08-13
Saks and Company,
"SakS' Corner"

Associated Press constantly missing the
gist of the news and trying to supply the
lack with 'contributory phases. which
contributed 10 nothing other than the evil
dence of the organizations futility or
printing the news day or two after The
Sun had supplied them, with occasional
incursions into the primrose path of dali
lance with absurd fakes, which, at the
proper time, exploded TO the discontinue
of their contrivers. Finally, as a fitting
end to a complete abandonment of the
field, the disreputable and incompetent
manager streams into a lachrymose in
terview in one of the Associated Press
sheets as to how great was the cost of
this complete fasco.''
The times., 1898-08-13
War Blessings for Poets,

All things considered, this war has
been especially kind to the war poets.
1T gave them, in the beginning, the
easy rhyme of Maine and Spain. :"
What they would have done had 1t
been the Iowa, or the Brooklyn, or the
Miantonomoh which was blown up is
mystery which only a war poet can
unravel. They have not had a good
name for rhyming in Santiago, musi-
cal though it is, but Havana presented
good opportunities. and so did Manila
and the Philippines, as soon as the
war poets found out whether the latter
name was intended to rhyme with
beans or pines.
But there is another linguistic fea-
lure of this war which should not be
neglected. 1t has given us an addl-
tional supply of rhymes. One of these
has been discovered, with great joy,
by the Biddeford Journal, which ex-
claims.
At last fate and the American army have hit
upon a word to rhyme with "Saco" II is the
name of the Porto Rican town of Yauco. For
two hundred and seventy years the pine has
Ndltcu iOT lHs PAIN.
This suggests that the making of po-
etry may be easier in the future than
it is today. There will be new words
added to the language as we absorb
new territory. There is no knowing
from what languages and dialects we
may not CLEAN literary spoils in the
future. The American language is now
made up of English, French. and Lat
in, with sprinkling of Spanish and
Italian words, and little Dutch. In
the commercial age. which is upon US,
with its ease of transportation and
communication, the language will tend
to absorb more and more of foreign
tongues and one observer seriously
considers the possibility that the Vola-
puk of the future may be a naturally
evolved polyglot. At any rate. every
new word that is added to the Ian
guage means one more rhyme fer the
rhymesters, and it may be that some
day we shall even have a rhyme for
month.
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sun, while the Associated Press sent out

Sun, while the Associated Press sent out
brief and fragmentary dispatches.
Beaten at every turn, derision TO its
enemies and an object of wrathful con-
tempt to its clients, the Associated Press
discovered that it was expending money
without results and withdrew its dis
patch boats Dauntless, Dandy, Under
writer, Cynthia and Wanda, in the order
named. This was complete abandon
ment of the field and it must be admitted
that it showed glimmerings of wisdom,
for to be at a great and constant expense,
failing to get the news. is worse than not
attempting to get the news at all, a tru-
ism which is recommended to the Asso-
ciated Press in future crises.
On August occurred the ambush and
the fight at Guayama, wherein the Ohio
troops stood their ground SO bravely until
the dynamite guns drove the Spaniards
back. The Sun and its clients had its
news. The Associated Press had not a
line. The Sun concludes by saying:
$50 it has gone since the beginning, the
The times., 1898-08-13

SIMPSONS bombardment of the Santa
go MORO was thought to be fearfully de-
structive. Day after day cable dispatches
reported such damage from his great
shells that the country wondered how the
gunners could remain in such a shat
tered heap of stones. After the surren-
der it was found that all the hammering
had resulted only in destroying one unim-
portant bastion. the main fort being as
strong as ever. Sampson pounded San
Juan also. and the dispatches stated that
the fortifications We're virtually destroy
ed. Here, also. the injury was not serious
The consumption of more than two mill
lion dollars worth of ammunition in
bombardment was really wasted. In this
is lesson. 1t pays to fortify our coast
cities. The ante-bellum notion that mod
ern proiectiles would make all fortifica-
tions worthless is seen to be false
The times., 1898-08-13

We are delighted to see that our Demo-
cratic friends in various parts OF the
country are accepting the challenge 50
foolishly offered by Mark A. Hanna. The
Democratic party notoriously forced and
Spain for humanity's sake, and has sup
ported 1t with unselfish loyalty. A few
exceptions in The persons of certain moss
back politicians now discarded cannot
change history. 1t was very unfortu-
nate thing for his party that Mr.. Hanna
undertook TO raise the war issue
The times., 1898-08-13

Advices from Europe and the Orient in
dicate quite plainly that the diplomatic
fight between England and Russia at the
court of Peking has been won by the
latter in very signal manner. The
Tsung Ii Yamen has completely surren-
dered to NJ. PavIoff and Sir Claude Mac
Donald IS without present influence. The
concession of the Newchwang Railway
loan to British subjec,s is finally de-
nounced, and nothing seems to remain for
the Salisbury government but to pocket
the affront or fight
The times., 1898-08-13

complexion of the next Congress has
been settled. Then, should there be a
Republican majority in the House, the
Administration will feel that it has a
free hand for another two years, and
will act as hitherto. when it has con-
sidered that course safe, in accordance
with good politics and sound busi-
ness methods"
The times., 1898-08-13

Miles mas been making as much hay
while the sun of war shone as his cir,
cumstances would allow. Now, no doubt,
he will have to suffer a severe profess
should happen to develop the amount of
insane opposition expected of him in some
quarters. AS sort of a step-grandfather
to King Alfonso he may determine to do
something dramatic; in which case Miles
may have a show for battle after all.
The times., 1898-08-13
In Dnshes
From the Chicago Tribune.

How does the proposition that Uncle Sam
should retain coaling station in the Philippines
and turn the islands back to Spain strike your
peopez asked the American citizen OF the Eng
lishman who was visiting him.
DO your revenue laws require the payment OF
a two-cent stamp when man swears?, inquired
the Englishman.
'Of course not,'' responded the other
Whereupon the visiting Briton went ahead and
expressed in strong language the English opinion
of the s'only coaling station idea
The times., 1898-08-13
M,n's Separate Crash Goats.

The odds and ends of the seasons i'm
mense business-and it has really been
an enormous Crash season. In this lot
are all of them. for which there are no
Pants to make complete Suits. Some are
Single and some are Double-breasted. and
values up to $3.50. Bridge you over the
rest of the hot weather. Choice OF
any Coat in the lot for.................O OOC
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dE1GhJas
Photographic Supplies.
always Lowest "

always Lowest
Eastman's Falcon Kodak, s..
Quad Cameras, $3.50.
Eastman's No. Darkroom Lamps,
sec.
Hypo, per pound. &c.
Eastman's Tripods. Si.s9.
Higgins Photo Paste, I5c-
Eastman's Toning Solution. 23c.
The times., 1898-08-13
Boys Wash Sailor Suits.

Small iots-some only one of a kind
two, three. and four are the largest lots
among them-Crash, Galatea, Stripes and
Novelty Striped Sailor Suits; trimmed
with braid and embroidered emblems;
cord and whistle. They are Suits worth
up to 81. and we close out the lot o-
by giving you your choice for...... ~
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Mems Finest Pongee
Goats and Vests.

All the slightly sofed Pongee Goats
and Coats and Vests gathered from our
regular stock, have beSn put into two
lots. 10 be closed out quickly. Coats
an and a. Vests. worth up to s., s.. %
Coats alone. worth up To $3.50 g.. 90
Among them you will find some very
large sizes-up 10 IS even. and the very
best quality Of Pongea Silk.
The times., 1898-08-13

All the separate Crash Vests; those that
nave been left from Suits and those that
were intended 10 be sold separately; some
Plain and some Fancy Crash:
worth up to $1.50. Choice of any in
the Observation-Disclosures. '- " 25c
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Broken Lots of Mems Shoes.

Mems Russia Calf. Black and Tan Wei
Kid and Black Calf Shoes; strictly hand
sewed; made on our specially easy and
slightly lasts; regular SIS val
ues, in scattering sizes. for....SZ.Z y
Choice of a broken lot of Mems regular
g, 81 and $ Russia Calf and Wei Kid
Shoes, only one or two pairs of a kind
If you find your size you'll get the big
gest bargain in Shoes you ever
The times., 1898-08-13
Small lots of Mems Wool Suits.

All the small lots of Mems Fancy Chew
lot and Cashmere Suits. that have been
selling up to SS.50. are in one lot g.
now. offered for your choice at-.......pO
All the small lots of Mems Fancy
Cheviots and Cashmere Suits that have
been selling up 70 sl3- good variety OF
styles among them to select from: most
every size in one style or anoth- ~ 70
er Choice ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. H. OO
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Boys Wash Knee Pants.

Small lot of Boys Fancy Crash and
Galatea Wash Pants; well made. good
patterns. but the sizes are badly broken
-3 to 10 years-none of some sizes. only
a pair or TWO of others. Regular
price was 39c. To close them out. 81
The times., 1898-08-13
Count Esterhnxy Exonera,.a

Paris, Aug. 12.-The court has quashed
the charge against Major Count Ester
hazy. of having forged the telegram sent
to Former Colonel Picquart, signed "Es-
peranza." which was frequently mention
ed in the course of the Zola trial.
The times., 1898-08-13
Boys Long Pants Wool Suits.

Small lot of Boys Plaid and Black
Cheyiot Long Pants Suits. with Single
breasted Coats and small cut Pants; all
wool and lined with Italian cloth. Seat
;ering sizes from Is to l9. Regu-
lar price has been $50 To close o., 40
out 81 .40
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Boys Brownie Suits.

Small lot of Boys Plain Blue and Dark
Gray Cheviot Brownie Suits, with hair
line Red Plaid: sailor collar. cuffs and
shield trimmed with braid: silver buck
les and ribbon bows on pants; sizes,
3, and only. All wool, and 50 &c.
value. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IOS
The times., 1898-08-13
Broken Lots of Ladies' Shoes

Ladies' Black and Tan vici Kid Hand
made OXfords. with plain and kid tiDs
lhey are new lasts and regular y.
% and $3.50 Shoes. To close. 81 .09
Ladies' Black and Tan Wei Kid OK
lords and Button and Lace Shoes. hand
sewed. with plain and yesting tops. reg
ular s.. $3.50 and 81 grades.
The times., 1898-08-13
Boys Laundered White Shirts.

In all only about % pieces-Boys' White
Dress Shirts, they're iaundered now but
will need doing up again. for they're
a little soied. Only one size-14.
The times., 1898-08-13
1gaGhJaa
Fishing Tackle.
always Lowest.

"AIways Lowest"
S4-foot Braided Lines, &c.
30-foot Braided Lisle Lines, sc.
75-foot Waterproof Lines, Sc.
75-foot Oil Silk Lines, 23c.
Gutted Hooks, per dozen, &c.
Phantom Minnows, worth Soc, for
Csc.
Furnished Lines. sc.
Reels, holding 25 yards, Sc.
The times., 1898-08-13
Boys Thin Goats.

Small lot of Boys Thin Coats, in Polka
Dot Pattern; not all sizes. but the larg
est will fit boys of 10; and the smallest
are 13. Regular price was 25c. To 40
The times., 1898-08-13
Broken Lots of Bows Straw Hats.

Choice of a lot of Children's Sailors.
plain and fancy combinations, big wide
brims and silk trimmings, that
have sold up TO 75c. now ZSC
Choice of a small lot of Boys
Straw Yacht Hats. that have
The times., 1898-08-13
1|ya6h1@za
Bicycle Sundries.
always Lowest

Brown pattern Saddle 75c.
Christy Saddle, S1.95.
Solid Brass Foot Pump, 33c.
Hartford Second Tires, per pair,
$25.
Pathlight Lamps, $1.4s
Solar Gas Lamps, $40.
Bicycle Grips, 10c.
Pants Guards, 1c.
Dixon's Graphite, Sc.
The times., 1898-08-13
Sailor Collar and Shields.

You know those nobby little auxiliary
Collars and Shields designed to be worn
with the Wash Sailor Suits. and the Wool
ones. too. for that matter-handsome
combina ations-worth up to si.50-
choice for Observation-Disclosures. L 81
The times., 1898-08-13
Boys Long Pants Crash Suits.

Just Is of them, running in sizes from
IA to 10 years; both Single and Double
breasted Coats; made of carefully shrunk
imported Crash. Been selling at $3.50
To close out the last of the r. 40
Iot ...............,...s...' pi ~
The times., 1898-08-13
Mems Crash Bicycle Pants.

About 40 pairs OF Mems Crash Bicycle
Pants. made in bloomer style; with safe
" pockets. saddle seats; broken 10
sizes; worth up TO 81 12@Choice. OyC
The times., 1898-08-13
Mems Bicycle Goats.

Lot of odds and ends of lots of Mems
fine Cheviot and Cashmere Bicycle Coats;
made in the latest styles, in nobbiest pat
terns-worth up to $50 Choice -, .O
of any Coat in the S1. 40
The times., 1898-08-13
.S1.98
Mems Featherweight Goats.

All the broken lots of Mems Feather
weight Coats. fancy Flannels. fancy
Silk Alpac1s and Black Striped Alpa-
css;.a css; worth from 81 to 81 q8c
The times., 1898-08-13
~DeIayed in. Transmission ;,

Delayed in transmission is one Of the
pleasing fctions of the association 10 ex-
plain why its thefts of Sun news had to
be printed on the day following instead
of the same day When theft was. for
one reason or another, hnpracticable. the
Associated Press papers printed luguSri-
Gus reflections upon the harshness of
press censorship. and intimated that lum-
inous reports of magnificent significance
were being withheld from their patrons
at the further end of the line
The Sun goes on. TO enumerate the long
list of news beats Ii secured over the
Associated Press. starting from the very
first day of the war. when the Sun beat
the Associated Press on the capture OF
the first prize taken by the Nashville,
and going down through a long chain of
events, including the great story OF the
plot of the continental powers TO inter
fere with this nation in the Philippines,
of which the Associated Press had not
line. and the story of the cable-cutting
OFF Santiago on May IS. and the location
of Cervera's : feet at Santiago de Cuba
Possibly the severest defeat met by the
Associated Press was in the printing by
the Sun of ten columns written from the
field OF battle where the correspondents
wrote with their pads on their knees, and
the Spanish bullets making lacework of
the leaves overhead; of the bloody fight
ing before Santiago on July l. 2, and 8.
Nearly all day and half the night the
wires were kept hot with that dispatch.
1t was history. Meantime, the Associated
Press papers were getting no history. and
were forced to print in lieu of anything
more satisfactory some long-drawn-out
fiction, with an occasional bulletin to give
Lar of trIr+h IN,
The times., 1898-08-13
Broken Lots Boys
White Shirt Waists.

They're the Star brand. and are Plain
White; the larger sizes have standing
collars; the smaller sizes have no col
lars. 81 has been the price. Not ev-
cry size-but choice of what there
Observation-Disclosures. are. 25C
The times., 1898-08-13
Mems White Duck Pants.

Broken lots of Mems White Duck
Pants. correct cut and correct fiji; broken
sizes made with deep hens. Values an
are 81 and SI.25. Your choice....... 1OC
The times., 1898-08-13
Bows Neckwear.

The odds and ends of a line of Boys
White and Fancy Silk Tecks; of course
they are tossed a little. They belong to
the regular CSC. grade. Choice
The times., 1898-08-13
Broken Lots of Mems Straw Hats

Choice of the Mems Straw Hats that
have sold up 10 $40. and most
all the styles OF straw are ~
included. for O9C
Choice of these Mems Straw Hats.
that have been selling up 10 800;
plain and rough straw. soft and .O
The times., 1898-08-13
Ladies Shirt Waists.

In this lot are small sizes and larg'
sizes. the intermediate sizes are missing
They are fine Lawns and Percales
Choice to a. '...........s........... ' ~ ap - S5C
The times., 1898-08-13
Ladies' Crash Bicycle Skirts

Last of that lot of Fine Crash Bicycle
Skirts; all lengths and have the
proper hang. Worth s125. for. 79c
The times., 1898-08-13
Artificial Flowers.

Ferhaps no wo punches alike. but in
.he variety you will find most every fash
lonable bloom; they are fine Flowers
tnat have sold as higa as gse.
Choice. f0F
The times., 1898-08-13

Small lot of Boys Gray and Black Pin
Stripe Cheviot Short Pants Suits. with
Double-hreasted Jackets; well made and
Will wear like iron; sizes left are Z and
3. A leader with us at sl-50. To -.
close them out .......................... /SC
The times., 1898-08-13

Communications intended for publication in
Tie Times should be tersely and plainly written
aE5 must in all cases be accompanied by the
nar,e and address of the writer. Rejected
Hunications viii not be preserved. and only
CsGipts cf obvious importance Will be returned
40 tneir authors
The times., 1898-08-13

Readers Of The Times who may at any time
be unable TO procure copies Of it at any news
stand railroad station or on railroad trains, will
ccEfc= favor upon the management by sending
70 this once information of the fact
The times., 1898-08-13
Broken Lots of Mems Underwear.

Small lot of Mems Fancy Striped Hose,
stylish patterns; sizes 1912 and II
only. Regular ;5c grade, fo-..1 1 &c
The times., 1898-08-13
Bows Short Pants Wool Suits.

Small lot of Gray Broken Plaid Cheviot
Short Pants Suits; absolutely all wool:
Double-breasted Jackets, seams strongly
sewed; sizes II and 10 only ee. =,
Regular price $50. SI.L0
The times., 1898-08-13
s White and FancyWash Vests
Those worth up to $500 OOo
90 at......... O1C
Mems Crash Vests.

am all you almost to find your ze-and the best fing
The times., 1898-08-13
Small lots of Mems Separate Pants

Every lot among our stock Of Separate
Pants where only three or four pairs Of
a pattern are left we put out on the spe-
cial counters and offer them at the fol-
lowing big reductions:
The times., 1898-08-13
Broken Lots of Children's Shoes.

A few pairs of ChiIdren's Black and
Tan Button and Lace Shoes and Oxfords.
some of our special lasts. and special
values ar ST. S1.25 and 81 40 Choice
nOw...........-..................-.........83C 83C
Boys Little Cents Black Satin Calf
and Willow Calf Lace Shoes with spring
sizes aeels' Y. worth RI, $50 $50 and & 40 broken ooc
The times., 1898-08-13
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

TIE TIMES, in all its editions Morning. Even
ing and Sunday. viii be mailed to address
Scr FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
as cften as desired.
The times., 1898-08-13
An Odd and End Sale

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The times., 1898-08-13
The Foolish cambon Fake

On July 81 the Sun printed clear sum-
mary of the situation at Manila as re-
CARDS Aguinaldo and our firm attitude to-
ward the insurgents. The Associated
Press had nothing of that, but it got up
the hopeless and foolish Cambon fake. de-
claring that M. Cambon, the French am
bassador, had presented to the Presi-
dent credentials he had received from the
Spanish government appointing him en-
voy extraordinary and plenipotentiary.
with complete instructions as to the man
ner of acting upon every one of the peace
conditions"
Then came the Associated Presss monu-
mental fake about a row between Com
modore Sampson and Commodore Schley
and the printing of a lying interview with
Commodore Schley, for which the Asso-
ciated Press had to apologize to Secretary
Long.
The fiasco that followed the Associated
Press in attempting to collect news in
Porto Rico is of so recent date as to be
remembered by all who have followed the
course of events. The capture of Quay
anna, with the full details of the situa-
ton in the island, were all told in the
The times., 1898-08-13
The Defeat of Ceryera

The next great feat In newsgathering
was the graphic story by the Sun CORE
spondent on the battleship Texas of how
Cervera met his fate. Then came the ex-
elusive announcement that Gen. Toral
had appealed to Madrid to be allowed
to surrender.
On July the Associated Press missed
entirely the important fact that Spain
had made informal overtures for peace
to The British ambassador at Madrid.
which the Sun printed prominently
Inside the city of Santiago there was a
frightful condition of affairs; murder.
robbery, and outrage was the order of
the day. This was graphically told in a
dispatch from one of the Suns staff.
For all that the Associated Press knew
about conditions in Santiago, the city
might have been picnic grove of per.
petual merrymaking.
On July 10 the Associated Press missed
and the Sun printed the account of
Deweys firm stand in the matter of the
Germans at Manila. July 20 the Asso-
ciated Press actually sent the false news
from Washington to the effect that Gen
Miles had sailed for Porto Rico.
The next day the Associated Press pa-
pers were obliged to admit their error
and announce that Gen. Miles had not
sailed. The letter of resignation of Gen
Garcia and the news of the rupture be-
tween himself and Shafter, the with
drawal of the Cuban army, printed ex-
clusively in the Sun of July %, was read
with the utmost interest The Associated
Press sent out report denying the au-
thenticity of the letter.
On July "a Gen. Shafter's reply to the
letter, which was also printed exclusively
in the Sun, left the unfortunate Associ-
ated Press not leg to stand upon.
On July 2S the Sun printed by cable
from Madrid. via London. Spain's request
for an armistice. The Associated Press
did not have it.
The times., 1898-08-13
A Record of Brilliant Defeats

'And what did the Associated Press ae-
tual!y accomplish? In most cases. moth
ing; in some cases. worse than nothing.
for it perpetrated few bold and vicious
fakes. Three principal points of interest
demanded the energies of newsgatherers
the Spanish possessions off our coast.
the Philippines and Madrid. From all
three the Associated Press printed day
after day either niggling and baseless ru-
mors. glittering generalities by grapevine
cable from Biographies and encyclopedias.
belated news which more energetic work
ers had gathered before. or stark lies.
There is well-established proverb that
he who will lie will steal. Much of the
most important news of the war was
stolen bodily by the Associated Press
nnnprs from The Sun.
The times., 1898-08-13
Children's White Duck Tanls.

What there is left Of the lot Of q
dren's White Duck Tam-o' Shan
5ers. worth &c, for .............1,
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Ladies' Shirt Waist Innings.

Small lot of Light and Dark Blue.
Green. Lavender and Red Shirt Waist
Innings, that have been S5c- ar
now ..----..--.------..-----.. ~
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Children'S Wash Dresses.
Ladies Fancy Lawn Suits. /.

Small lot of Ladies' Fancy Lawn Suits,
neat in pattern and made in latest style:
trimmed with fine valencienneS edging.
We have about one of a size. from 81
to A. They have been $3.50. To a.,
close them out OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SS