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The herald., 1898-03-13
GOOD SILVER
Dishonesty Made to Look Like Real
Dollars


Dollars
DENVER, Col, March 12.-During the
past two weeks the attention of the busi-
ness men of the city has been attracted
to the unusually large number Of coun-
terfeit silver dollars made of silver that
are in circulation. The counterfeits
are such remarkably close limitations of
the genuine coin that it is almost i'm
possible to detect them, and even gov
ernment experts are frequently at a
loss to choose between the false and the
true.
1t is thought that there are a vast
number of them in circulation, passing
freely from hand to hand without ques-
ton.
At the mint yesterday it was stated
that the situation is so serious that the
Treasury has made it the subject of
communication to Congress regarding
the propriety of adopting a new device
for the coin.
1t is estimated that there are fully two
million dollars worth of these spurious
coins in circulation in the country. All
that have been found bear the mark of
the New Orleans mint, a lower case 20"
under the eagle and are dated 1888.
The government is making every eff
fort to detect the men engaged in this
business. so far without success, though
it is believed they are made somewhere
in the South.
The herald., 1898-03-13
SENIOR POLOY BERNABE
PRESENTED TO THE
PRESIDENT
PERFUNCT0RY PROFESSIONS
Of the Friendship Supposed to Exist
Between the American and the
Spanish Peoples
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
WASHINGTON, March 12-Senor
Luis Polo Bernabe, the new Spanish
Minister, who succeeds Senior De LONE
as the representative of Spain here, was
formally presented to President Nc
Kinley today. About 10:3O the Minister,
accompanied by Mr.Du Bose, the Charge
d'Affaires, the two Secretaries of Lega-
ton and the war and naval secretaries,
attired in full court dress and resplend-
ent in gold lace, called at the State De-
partment, where they were received by
Secretary Sherman, who soon after es-
corted the party to the White House.
The reception took place in the blue par
lor. 1t presented a beautiful appear
ance, the decorations, which had been
arranged for the dinner to the Belgian
Prince last night, had been allowed to
remain. The introductions to the Pres
ident were by Secretary Sherman. The
exchange of greetings was most cordial
and occupied about twenty minutes. In
addition to the President and the Span
ish Minister, those present were For
mer President Morton and Col
onel Bingham, the military attache to
the President.
The Spanish minister, being presented
said:
"Mr. President-I have the honor to
present to your excellency the creden-
tial letters which accredit me in the ca
pacity of envoy extraordinary and min.
lister plenipotentiary Of his majesty, the
king of Spain, in the United States.
1.-THE principal object of my honorable
mission is to endeavor, so far as pos
sible, to maintain and draw closer the
bonds Of friendship between our gov
ernments. In order to attain this OBJ.
ject, much in harmony with my own per.
sonal feelings, 1 am ready to omit nC
favor whatsoever on my part, and doub
not shall succeed, and hope / shall bt
fortunate in getting the benevolence OF
your excellency and your cooperation
On the special charge of her majesty, tn
queen regent, have the honor to ex
press to you the sincere feeling ant
wishes of her majesty for the happines.
ahd prosperity of the United States"
The presidents reply was as follows
"Mr. Minister: am happy to receive
from you the letters whereby her ma.
jesty, the queen regent. in the name O
the king of Spain, accredits you in tn,
capacity Of his majesty's envoy extra
ordinary and minister pfenipotentiar,
in the United States. 1t is my pleasur,
to reciprocate your kind wishes, and tt
receive the assurances of your purpos,
to maintain and draw close in all pos
sible ways the friendly relations between
the two countries, and in response as
The herald., 1898-03-13
POOR FISHING
Makes Newfoundland's Financial Out
look Gloomy

look Gloomy
ST. JOHNS, N. F., March 12.-The bud
get presented to the Colonial Legisla-
ture shows an estimated deficit Of $213,-
900 for the fiscal year, ending June 30
next, due largely to abnormal expendi-
lures last autumn by the Whitney gov.
ernment for election purposes, but large-
ly due to a shortage of revenue result
ing from poor fisheries and low prices
last season.
For the year ending June 30, 1898, it Is
estimated that the expenditures will be
81 ,033,O The revenue is expected to
meet this through the changed tariff
and the improvement in trade that will
result from the conclusion of the recent
railway contract.
Trade prospects are increasing month
ly and a large development is expected.
1t is proposed to reduce the public debt
by means of the million dollars recent
ly received from the railway purchases
and by the transfer of million and
half dollars of Indebtedness really
chargeable to the municipality of st.
John, but now borne by the colony In
this way the colonial debt will be brought
down to $15,00O,000.
The expenditures for the coming year
will be hundred thousand dollars be-
low last years figures and further re-
ductions are contemplated for the years
following. The new tariff Is decidedly
protective, every local industry hav-
ing been assisted. The duties on raw
material tea, sugar and fishermen's ne
cessaries of life are reduced, while the
duties on spirits, tobacco and manufac-
tured goods are increased.
The question of imperial preferential
duties is held over until next year, pend
ing the experience of the operation OF
the new tariff But the Receiver-Gen-
eral has warmly endorsed Mr.. Joseph
Chamberlairs policy OF preferential
duties within the empire.
The herald., 1898-03-13

Shirt Waists of Percale,
Gingham, Lawns and in
pretty Strip ed effects,
Checks, Plaids and all the
latest styles, detachable col
lars, full blouse effects, SOC,
75c, 85c, 500 and up.
Novelty Skirts-Handsome
materials. percaline lining,
velveteen bound, custom
made. Only $500.
Ladies' Skirts of Navy
and Black Serge, full width,
lined and bound throughout,
canvas facing, $500.
Silk Skirts-Black brocaded,
assorted patterns, percaline
lining, bound seams, latest
cut. Only $500.
Wrappers, 65c = In navy,
red and black, handsome
figured Percale, with ruffle
over shoulders, tight fitting.
The herald., 1898-03-13
The Philippine Rebels

NEW YORK. March 12-The rebels
continue their hostility, says the Manila
correspondent of the Herald.
They have attacked the Spanish quar-
ters at Suibig and Apolet, capturing arms
and ammunition. The northern prov
inces are aroused.
Many rich natives and half-castes are
closing business and leaving the islands.
The natives refuse to pay the taxes.
The land lines in connection with the
cable at Manila were destroyed on
March 7th near Bolili. No particulars
are obtainable.
The herald., 1898-03-13

sure you that my efforts and those of
this government will no less be directed
to the same high end.
you come hither with the prestige of
a distinguished name borne by your
will between Spain and the United
States have already passed into the
domain of history. To this you add
the qualification of personal acquaint-
ance with this country and it's people, ac-
quired by a previous sojourn, SO that
you have double title to our confidence
and sympathy. 1 offer you my per-
sonal good wishes, and I would have you
convey to her majesty friendly greet
ing and my wish that happiness may
be her portion, and that she and the
Spanish people may enjoy the blessings
of prosperity and happiness"
ADvICES FROM LEE
WASHINGTON, March 12.-Consul-
General Lee communicated to the De-
partment of State information derived
from the Passport Bureau in Havana,
to the effect that no changes will be
made affecting passports beyond hold
ing the passports presented for twenty
four hours before delivery. The Ameri-
cans are allowed to land without pass
ports; no one can leave port or obtain
a passage ticket by an outgoing vessel
without presenting a passport duly
signed by the government, which is kept
by the consignees of the vessel for po-
lice inspection on board, when it is re-
turned to the passenger, if in order
The Consul-General recommends that
s,,ko
should provide themselves with pass
ports from the Department of State,
which serve to identify them properly
while in Cuba and greatly facilitate
their departure when ready to leave the
island.
MORET'S ELOQUENCE
NEW YORK. March ia dispatch
ia the Herald from Madrid says:
"Senor Morets eloquently simple
speech at the last banquet on the occa-
sion of the Grand Cross of Carlos III
being conferred upon the Governor OF
this province, may be taken as the reply
of the government to the American out.
bursts and the exposition of the atti.
tude of Spain in the whole matter.
Among the most pregnant express
sions were these:
" What is the great difficulty against
which we fight? Civil war and insurrec
ton in Cuba, to which there are severa
corollaries. The most prominent are
the forces at work to sustain it. We,
affirm, are entirely confident that we car
terminate the insurrection and that we
are nearing solution Of the problem.
8" 1T has been said that autonomy /:
failure. This is false and mendacious
The policy of the Liberal government
is giving grand and evident results. A.
a proof Of it, Cuba is being converted
from devastated, into a productive
country. Production is being augment
ed; civilization is extending; property
is increasing in value, and prosperity il
returning.
CONTRARY to the statements of thos,
who have an interest in perverting truth
in the Oriental provinces, our gallan
troops are chasing the rebels at tn,
bayonet's point with cries of 'Vivi Els
pana! and moral orders has been re
stored since the birth Of the constitution
which Is supported by all reconcilables
With peace In Cuba will come tri
The herald., 1898-03-13

umph over all doubts and it lies in the
hands of the Spanish people on one side,
with the soldiers on the other, by pa
triotism, not to lose an inch of the
Fatherland's territory, for believe that
success will crown our efforts, and
should there arise a supreme moment,
we will call upon the sons of Spain that
they may rally in the road of duty and
show all foreigners that they are not
strong enough to usurp our rights
A WARLIKE EDITOR
MADRID, March 12.-The impartial
today says:
There is still time to prepare a few
men-of-war and it Is perhaps possible
to buy few vessels abroad, but in any
case we have some merchant ships
which could do a lot of harm to Amer
lean commerce and we will have to ar
range to carry on privateering war
from which as much renown may accrue
as from the guerrilla warfare which van
quished Napoleon"
Continuing, the impartial exhorts the
government to allow the present crisis
to pass over and to turn the time to
good use, concluding: eff our flag goes
into mourning, let us at least be able to
put some pieces of Grape on America s
obnoxious flag"
REALLY STARTLING
NEW YORK, March ia dispatch to
the World from Madrid says: The Mad
rid Correspondence prints the follow
ing telegram from Berlin: II know from
sure source that last night at family
dinner party in the palace, at which
was present Princess Irene, wife of
Prince Henry, the Emperor's brother,
who is now in command of the German
squadron in the Far East, William III
uttered the following really startling
words in consequence Of the conversa-
tion having turned upon Cuban affairs
The German Emperor placing the hilt of
his sword on the table, said: What ]
declare is that as long as William II is
Emperor Of Germany, the Yankees shall
not take possession of Cuba"
DENIED, OF COURSE
BERLIN, March 12.-The Berlin For.
eign Office has instructed the inspired
press to deny emphatically that Ger
many will aid Spain in case of war with
the United States and has instructed
these newspapers to point out that the
OnlteQ States is an eXcellenC friend OF
Germany and that Spain, in the Caroline
squabble, has repeatedly shown un.
friendliness toward Germany.
NEVER DID 1T
MADRID, March 12.-The semi -offic
ial Correspondence today, referring t.
the statement that the United States
although acquitting Spanish officers o.
guilt in connection with the destruction
of the Maine, intends to declare Spair
responsible by imposing upon her two
ishments-indemnity and Cuban in
dependence-says:
"And all this for an event with which
we had nothing to do. What would hap
pen to us If, by negligence, we had reall.
incurred this responsibility"
The Liberal gives the following as tn,
present strength of the Spanish Navy
Protected ships, II; unprotected, 20
gunboats, 8; torpedo boat destroyers, IA
torpedo boats, IA; Transports rs.
RELIEF FOR CUBANS
| WASHINGTON March 12-The Fern
laden with supplies for the suffering Gu
bans, arrived at Matanzas, Cuba, from
The herald., 1898-03-13
MADAME MELBA
Will Visit Los Angeles When She
Receivers

BOSTON, March 12.-Mme. Melba and
a selected company will make trium-
phal tour of California and the Pacific
slope and the great Northwest.
The tour will begin almost Immediately
after the completion of the Damrosch-
Ellis grand opera season at the Audito-
rum in Chicago next Monday. Begin
ming in the enormous Auditorium in st.
Louis Melba will be heard in the role of
probably the greatest success of her ca
reer, Rossina in the Barber of Seville" +"
Kansas City, Omaha, Denver, Salt
Lake City, San Francisco, Los Angeles,
Portland, Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane and
Butte will be visited in turn, and after a
journey across the Rockies and the
stretches of the Northwest, the tour will
be completed at st. Paul and Minneap-
oils.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Walking Sticks as Legacies

Walking sticks have frequently been left
by will. Franklin bequeathed his favor
ite stick with gold handle shaped like q
cap of liberty, to George Washington. The
gold-headed cane used by Drs Radcliffe,
Meade and others, whose arms are en-
graved upon it. was bequeathed by Baillie
to the College of Physicians. Napoleon's
walking stick of tortoise shell was sold
in London in 1923 for $3.50. Honore de Bal
zac had the mementos he received from
various fair admirers. which consisted In
part of precious stones, set in canes.-To-
ledo Bee.
The herald., 1898-03-13
An Aged Pioneer

SAN LUIS OBISPO, March 12.-The
oldest pioneer Of the State, Harry ].
Bee, died yesterday at the home of his
daughter at Poso. He was nearing the
age of 30 years. He came to California
in 1880 and was identified with much Of
the early history of the State, being
prominently associated with Fremont
and Sloat.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Ladies', ChiIds'

Ay
The kind that wear, and do
not fade; then the prices are
so small you'd wonder at it.
Childs' Hose, seamless, double
knees and soles, very elastic,
fast black. SIC pair.
Infants Fine Ribbed Lisle Hose,
double soles. seamless and
stainless. Only 1910 pair.
Boys Bicycle Hose, spliced heel
and double soles. wide or mar
row ribbed. Csc pair.
Ladies' Fast Black Cotton Hose,
good quality, special heel and
toe. Only 1Oc pair.
Ladies' Fine Maco Cotton Hose,
double soles. Richelieu ribbed
and plain, black or tan. 25c
pair.
Ladies' Fancy Black Cotton Hose,
fine finish, with white polka
dot. l5c pair.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Senator Bruce Sick

WASHINGTON, March 12.-Blanche
X. Bruce. Register of the Treasury and
Ex-senator from Mississippi, is serious
ly i'll at his residence here. At noon hope
had been almost abandoned. He has
been suffering from acute stomach
trouble and this week the illness took an
alarming form. He is we'll known
through the country as leader of the
negro race.
The herald., 1898-03-13
THE ISTHMUS WAR
Is Not Yet Beyond the Stage of Ulti-
matums

NEW YORK, March 12.-The Heralds
correspondent in La Libertad, Salvador,
says that the Diet of the greater repub-
lie of Central America sent an ultima
tum to the Costa Rican government on
March 7th demanding satisfaction and
the payment of indemnity within ten
days for her Intervention in the revolu
ton in Nicaragua last February.
Senor Fiallora, Secretary of State of
Hondura in replying to message, says
that Honduras Is endeavoring to MAIN
tain peace between Nicaragua and Costa
Rica.
No military preparations have been
made in Honduras, he says, and the re-
port that some Honduras troops had
already marched to the aid Of Nicaragua
Is not true.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Cause For Divorce

CHICAGO, March 12.-Mrs. Lizzie X.
Spalding, wife Of former President
Spalding, now under sentence for en-
bezzlement, was granted divorce to-
day in less than five minutes after she
had filed a cross-bill to her husband s
application for divorce. 1t was grant
ed on the charge that Spalding has
been convicted of felony. Neither Mr..
nor Mrs. Spalding were in court, and it
is said the proceedings were by agree
ment.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Baseball Rules

NEW YORK, March 12.-President
Freedman of the New York baseball club
has signed and forwarded to President
Young, at Washington, his acceptance Of
the anti-kicking measure passed at the
recent meeting of the National League in
st, Louis.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Silks

SOC yd.-Fancy Waist Silks, in hand
some, brocaded effects, changeable. pure
silk.
sec yd.-iO pieces Black Brocaded Gros
Grain, in large and medium figures, good,
heavy quality.
75c yd.-Armour Velours, the newest
effect, blues, greens, reds, handsome
MORE patterns.
$1.OO yd.-Black Brocaded Grenadines,
a. inches broad, new figures, big assort-
nent of patterns.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Wash Goods
DEPARTMENT

Come in and look over our
assortments of the pretty,
delicate, low priced Cotton
Fabrics, Organdies, Dimities,
Lawns and the rest. See the
masterpieces of the worlds
artists that are selling at pen
nies per yard.
Wash Goods
Corded Dimities-Pretty Sum.
mer Fabrics, nicely lowered
patterns, fast colors, 6l4c yard.
Irish Lawns-40 inches wide,
in an endless assortment Of
colors and patterns; 15c goods.
This week, l0c.
Bishop Lawns-Those are the
flowers of the flock. exquisite
lace effect, pretty patterns and
color combinations, and are
only 12l5c yard.
Galatea Suitinga-An entirely
new fabric, SIMILAR to satine,
but much handsomer, all COL
ors, stripes predominating, we
control designs here, l5c yal d
The herald., 1898-03-13
A Zuni Witch Killer

ALBUQUERQUE, N. M, March IA
Deputy Sheriff Vigil of Valencia county
passed through the city with Chief Naph-
phka of the Zuni Indians, whom he cap
tured on their reservation in Arizona.
He is wanted on the charge of prosecuting
the alleged witch Mowrita.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Ready-made Sheets


At 35c-7-4, plain hemmed.
At 41c-S-4, torn by thread.
At 43c-9-4, ready to use,
iloned.
At 45c-1O-4, extra heavy.
At 50c-1O-4, hemstitched.
Every one is full go inches
long, made better, and are
cheaper than you could buy
the material by the yard.
Pillow Cases
AtsHc-45x36, cambria, plain
At 1Oc-45x36, dimity, effect
edge.
At 12Hc-42x36, very fine,
hemStitched.
At 12Hc-54x36, extra heavy
cotton.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Dress Innings

1oc quality 3o-inch Rustic
Taffeta, Sc yd.
15c Double-faced SileSia,
Toe yd.
25c Roman Stripe Moreen,
15c yd.
27-inch wide Hair Cloth,
45c yd.
zoe Amer. Queen Striped
Premiere, t5c yd.
Linen Canvas, &c yd.
Also La Forma, Silver
Sheen, Electric Lining,
Plaid Wool Moreens, all
the new Innings.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Gents FURNISHINGS

We not only cater to the wants
of ladies, but the men are also
shown some exceptional fav-
orS today.
soc Mems Unlaundered White
Shirts. pure sea island muslin,
linen finish bosom, well made
and cut by standard pattern.
Only 35c.
Mems Fine Wool Merino Under
wear, light weight. natural
gray, three-fourths Australian
wool; bought to sell at Toe.
This week SOC each.
Jersey Ribbed Underwear, silver
gray, OF superior finish, extra
quality, silk bound. Only 25c
each.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Toilet Sundries

Tooth Brushes. ................ 4c
Tooth Brushes. .10c, l5c, zoe, Csc
English Smelling Salts ...... .15c
Fine Bone Nail Brushes......1 Ice
Fine Toilet Combs ...... ..... Sc
Heavy Rubber Com bs. .... .15c
Perfumed Ammonia, large,
D0ttle 80. l5c
Bay Rum, large bottle. .... .25c
Co1gate's Dental Powders. .l5c
Sachet Powders, extra. ...... .10c
Violette Cold Cream. -. l0c, 15c
Finest Extracts East
mans. ..... 10c. Csc. SOC
Violette Waters, bottle. ..... .10c
Leading brands fine Soaps, Pow
derB.
Stationery, all grades, from. .1oc
Envelopes, best quality, pack. &c
"Hale's" Triple Extract. or, .15c
Lead Pencils, Pens. Slate Pen
ellis. Crayons. Tablets. School
Supplies, Scratch Books, etc.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Black Goods

20c yd.-5 pieces Cheviot Serge, plain black,
all wool, heavy twill, SO in. wide, good
value at 4Oc
35c yd.-Brocaded Satinette, good, heavy
quality, fine twill, pretty figures, medium
pattern.
SOC yd.-Lustrne's handsome Black Bro
caded Goods, light weight, looks like silk,
AZ in. wide.
$12.OO, 14.OO-French Pattern Suits, only
one of kind, choice, heavy raised Mohair
figures, plaid and style effects.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Table Damasks
Bleached

At 25c-5S in. Heavy Bleach
ed Damask, assorted pat
terms, soft finished; worth
4Oc.
At 40c-62 in. Heavy Pure
Irish Linen, beautiful pat
terms for choosing; the Csc
grade.
At 5000 in. Extra Heavy
German DamaSk, all linen,
dots and checks; good value
Csc.
At 6Oc-66 ins. wide Irish
DamaSk, soft finish, new pat
terms; an SOC quality.
At 75c-66 ins. broad, extra
superior quality Pure Linen,
Napkins to match.
At 75c 80 ins. wide All
Linen German Damask, as
sorted patterns; ought to be
$500.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Napkins

At 0Oc-5-8 French Napkins,
colored borders, extra
heavy, regular worth Si.25.
At $1.15-A Irish Linen
Bleached Damask Napkins, a
good $3.50 article.
At $1.6O-A size Irish Satin
Damask, pure linen and
small neat patterns.
At $1.75-A size All-linen
Satin DamaSk, extra fine
soft finish, a s2.25 grade.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Towels, Crashes,
Napkins

At 6c-Cotton Towels 1896,
heavy twilled, value STc.
At 1Oc-i7x35-inch All-linen
Huck Towels, hemmed or
fringed colored borders.
At 12Xc-17x35 All-linen
Huck Hemstitched Towels,
heavy and durable; a 2oc
article.
At 16c-i9x39 Fringed ALL
linen Huck Towels, extra
heavy colored borders.
At 1Oc-Turkish Towels, f8x
3S, extra heavy cream with
heavy nap; i5c grade.
At 4c-iS-inch heavy twilled
cotton Crash.
At 6c-16-inch Barnsley
bleached all-linen Crash.
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Unbleached

At 20 2Hc-54 in. All-Linen
Cream Damask, good heavy
article; worth SOC.
At 3Oc-58 inS. wide Pure
Flax, extra heavy, pretty
patterns; a 4oc grade.
At 45c-Of Fine Quality
Linen, cream color, So in,
goods, very pretty patterns
At 6Oc-Cream Damask, all
linen, &c ins. wide, no dress.
ing, very pretty designs.
The herald., 1898-03-13

Latest styles wall paper at A. 4. Ecks
strom's, 324 South Spring street. q
The herald., 1898-01-11
NOTHING IN 1T
SIMPSONS Attempted Arson Case Was
All Imaginary

The case Of Arthur Lee, accused by a
private patrolman named Sampson of
attempted arson, was yesterday dis
missed by Justice Morrison on motion of
the district attorney, as there was moth
Ing In 1t. Lee was arrested on New
Years night in an alley back Of the
Cotton house, near Fourth and Los An
geles streets, after a little run, by Samp-
son. The patrolman saw a little fire in
the alley near the fence on the opposite
side from the back of the Cotton house
premises with Lee crouching over It,
He made for Lee. who thought that a
robber was after him and fled. Samp-
son fired off his revolver, thus bringing
Lee to a standstlll. He locked him up
on the charge of attempted arson and
the man would have had to remain in
jail all this time had not his employers
OF the Peerless laundry gone on his bond.
They were convinced of his innocence.
AS 1t turned out from an investiga-
ton by the police Lees little waste pa
per fire was not near the Cotton house
at all, but on the opposite side of the
alley. Lee explained that he was hav-
ing good time on the first night Of the
year, and CHANGING to pass through the
alley he pulled out his money to count It,
In so doing he dropped some Of it on
tho ground. In order to find 1t he lit
some old paper lying in the alley, and
while thus engaged in a hunt for his
cash Sampson came along and was mis-
taken by Lee for a flrebug. He natur-
ally ran until stopped by the firing.
And that was the whole affair.