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THE NEW BALLOT LAW.

Newspapers which are railing at the
new election law requiring party nomi-
nations to appear in party columns
claim that it is unfair to the independ-
ent and indorsed candidates because
their names can appear but once upon
the official ballot, and be but in one
way indicated politically. Let US see
whether that is an evil. Under the old
law the name could appear but once;
there is no change in that respect then
No matter how many times man was
nominated, or by how many different
OF organizations, his name appeared but
once. But opposite the name there
would be placed abbreviations indicat-
ing his several nominations.
Under the new law the candidate
must choose under what political desig-
nation he wishes his name to appear.
We submit that the change is benefi-
cent and fair, and conduces to political
courage. 1t will relieve candidates
largely from the blackmail of piece
ciuDs, siHce eHeir organization loi ca
tortion will be less valuable to them
selves or to the candidate Endorsed. :"
Their Endorsement can serve him or
them only on the outside
The new system, therefore, fortifies
candidates against piece club extortion
so far as advertising on the official ball
| lot goes. If this is not distinct gain
we do not understand ordinary politi-
The record-union., 1899-04-02

AS was expected the stories of dis
affection among the Porto Ricans
turn out to be untruths. The people
of Porto Rico feel that they have been
slandered by these yarns. They are
not opposing our Government, are glad
to come under the protection Of the
flag and propose to deserve our esteem.
A few lawless people who always were
disturbers, have, it is true, proved
troublesome, but these do not represent
the material interests or the genuine
thought of the inha abitants as whole.
There has already been formed a party
taking the title of Republican" the
word being used in its broad sense. In
it's platform it declares its loyalty to the
United States, fealty to free institu-
tions, in favor of full development of
the island, recognizes Congress as the
law making power, commends Presi-
dent Mckinley, expresses confidence in
the American Government, and con-
graduates the people of Porto Rico
upon coming under the protection of
the American flag. This party is repre-
sentative of the better element and
voices the general sentiment of the
people.
The record-union., 1899-04-02
General Excellence.
(From the Redlands Facts

(F'rom the RedlandS Facts.)
The ninety-seventh volume of the
Sacramento Record Union has been
closed. We have taken occasion more
than once to call attention to the gen
eral excellence of this Northern daily.
We have nothing to retract from previ-
Gus remarks, for it is still the same able,
accurate publication, one which gives
greater attention to all newspapers Of
the State than any other published on
the coast. It's legislative reports were
very full and 50 commercially executed
that we have preserved each copy as a
file for future reference. The rs. r. !"
is credit to the fraternity.
The record-union., 1899-04-02

The Germans and Chinese have come
to blows in China. A German patrol
group at Ichou, advancing inland, was
fired upon by Chinese troops. The as
sault was resented by a. return of shots,
and several Chinese We're killed. The
Germans were, however, compelled to
retire, and now they are landing a
larger force of men ito restore order
The Chinese may well fear that the in
cident will serve as an excuse for ex-
panding the sphere of German inf1u-
ence, and possibly bring on a war. The
assemblage of a powerful German fleet
at Kiaochau indicates the readiness Of
the Emperor of Germany to take ad-
vantage of the slightest pretext for
such expansion The discomfort and
suffering among the Chinese consequent
upon the recent floods along the Yellow
River produce disorder, which it is al
legged the Chinese Government is un-
able to repress, and the Germans are
giving warning that they will feel COM
PEELED to interfere to restore order and
protect foreigners. These incidents all
point to trouble in the province, and
undoubtedly to sharp conflicts, in which
overcome the Chinese, and extend their
power beyond the limits originally
granted
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SENATOR HOAR AGAIN.

Senator Hoar is at it again with his
pleading for the Filipinos. We have
great respect for Mr. Hoar's distin-
guished services as a statesman dur
ing half century; for his age and the
kindliness Of his nature But in the
fullness of his years he sees things
awry. When he declares as he does
that the F'ilipinos are fighting for their
liberties, he not only mistakes the fact
but he unconsciously condemns his
country as prosecuting an act of tyran-
ny. in endeavoring to deprive people
Of their liberties
That which leads Mr.. Hoar into error
Is that the Filipinos whom he conceives
to be unit in purpose are not a united
people. Those resisting our arms are
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES TO-DAY

(At II a. m. and 7:30 p. M, except 9TH
erwise stately
Presbyterian. Westminster-Sixth and
L street. Sunday-school at 1915 p. m.
Y. P. S.. C. E. at 6:15 p. m.
byterian-Fourteenth. o and p
Sunday-school at 1915. Y.P. S. c. E.,
6:3O.
Methodist (South)-Seventh, and
K Sunday-school, $40.
Methodist "a. M. E.)-Seventh, G and
H.
Afethodist-Sixth, K and L streets.
1915 and 1:30.
Methodist Central, Eleventh, II and
I; Sunday school, 12:15.
Methodist-Oak Park: Sunday-school
at 10 a. M Epworth League, $40 p M.
Scandinavian Methodist - Pythian
Castle, Ninth and l.
United Brethren-Fourteen and X;
Sunday-school, 9:45.
Christian Science-Pommer's Hall.
sos j street; Wednesday evening at
SO612 J street.
Baptist, First-Ninth. L and M: Sun
day-school. 1870. Young Peoples
meeting at $50.
Baptist, Calvary-I, Twelfth ana
Thirteenth: Sunday-school. 9:4c.
Baptist, Emmanuel - Twenty-n1tn
and N; Sunday-school. 1z:l6.
Baptist, Oak Park-Cyprcss and Th;r-
ty-third Sunday-school. 10 a. M
Baptist, Mount Zion-Sixth and +;
Sunday-schcol, 1890
Christian. First-Sixteenth and L;
Sunday school, 10 a. m.
German Evangelical-Tenth . ana
P; Sunday-school, lO.
Lutheran, English-Sixteenth. and
X: Sunday school, $40 a. m.
Lutheran. German-Twelfth and X.
Episcopal. ST. Paul's-Eighth, l and
J; sunday-school, 9:45; Holy Commun-
ion at I a. m. and ii a. m.
Episcopal. st. Andrew w's-Twenty-
third and K, II a. m. and 7:3O p. M,
by Rev. A George. Sunday-school.
7:3O D. m. Holy Communion at 7:1J,
Is, $50 and 1880 a. m. Baptism at 2:45
Ip. m.
Catholic, st. Francis-Twenty- sixth
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AN APPEAL TO LOCAL PRIDE.

In little over two weeks Sacramento o
will be visited for some days by one
branch of the oldest and best known
fraternal order in the world. The Grand
Commandery Of Knights Templar is to
assemble here and along with that body
there will be a large, very large, num-
Der of visitors who will be the guests
not only of the local commandery, but
of the city
The preparations for the reception
and entertainment of these visitors,
coming from all over the State, and
representing the very best citizenship
of California, are we'll nigh complete
and compass large expenditure of
money and many fine social features,
to which the people of the city have
contributed with unexampled liborality.
The three days of the visitation will
be really festival days. It is suggested
that on such an occasion it would be
fitting in the highest degree for our
citizens to decorate their houses and
places Of business with the colors and
designs of the order, and with national
emblems and colors. Sacramento is an
extremely hospitable city On this oc-
casion let it not fall behind it's proud
record.
But in the way of neat and striking
decorative effects, the occasion and the
order lend themselves admirably to the
suggestion here made We doubt not
that concerted action would secure
some street dressing for the days of the
visitation, that would do honor to our
guests, credit to ourselves and secure
for us appreciative commendation.
But to accomplish that there should
be method and harmonious agreement
as to system To that end it would
seem to be wise to follow the sugges-
ton already made by the Chamber of
Commerce and have harmonious deco
rations on the leading business streets.
To accomplish this most tastefully and
economically the business houses and
property owners ought to select a COM
mittee to lay out a general plan, indi-
cate the proper colors and the most
agreeable forms and designs to be
adopted. Something of this order of
procedure will surely result very pleas
dngly and beneficially.
They understand this thing in Chi
cago and ST. Louis well, and In South
-ern California cities they have it down
10 nearly a perfect system. But it is
always best and most artisticalIy ac-
complished by preconcert and agree
ment, rather than by hap hazard and
independent individual action. If any
thing is done in that line the prelim-
mary steps should be taken at once.
and to that end the Chamber of Com
merce would be justified in calling the
nPcaSSa
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and K. Sermon in English only at 6
and 1870. At a. m. mass and SER
mon for German Catholics. Sunday
school, 10 a. m.
Catholic, Cathedral Eleventh, and
X, $3.50. s. 1920 and 7:3O.
regational-Sixth, 1 and ].
Latter-Day Saints-Pioneer Hall
Seventh, between and K: IL and 7:45
Latter-Day Saints, Reorganized-
Twenty-fourth and K.
Adventists-1S16 G, services o'clock
Marguerite Sunday-schooi (Congrega-
ti0naD-Twenty-t and X streets.
The record-union., 1899-04-02

The advice of Attorney General
Griggs that no concessions or priyi-
leges be granted in Cuba for any man
ner of business or enterprise under
American rule ought to be and will be
taken. We are in Cuba not to barter
away franchises and tie up industries
by concessions to favored bidders, but
to establish a stable free government
and leave Cubans to dispose of conces-
sions and franchises as they please. Our
occupation being but temporary we
nave no right to put the island under
mortgage to private interests
The record-union., 1899-04-02

cal work. AS to fairness, why should
name appear more than once? The
purpose Of the law is to give the voter
information as to who the candidates
are from among whom he is to select.
Placing the name once upon the ballot
sheet accomplishes that end. What
more is necessary or desirable?
The record-union., 1899-04-02
AUCTIONS.

AUCTION SALE OF THE ENTIRE,
splendid fixtures and furniture of the
dental parlors of the late Dr. H. H. Pier
son. TUESDAY, April 4th, at 10 a. m, At
No. 51115 street. All the elegant dental
furniture and fixtures in said place; also,
elegant household furniture, parlor sets,
bedroom sets, elegant library. about $40
costly volumes), Halls safe. book cases,
machinery, ETC., the whole costing nearly
$1,000. Sale positive. D. ]. SIMMONS &
Co., Auctioneers.
The record-union., 1899-04-02
Weather Forecast.

For Northern California: Partly cloudy
and somewhat threatening in the north
ern portion partly cloudy in southern
portion; light variable winds.
The record-union., 1899-04-02

Have pure water from our new Cham
plon Filter. only So Holbrook, Merrill
& Stetson, 221 J street.
The record-union., 1899-04-02

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
fake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund he money If 1t fails to cure 25c Th
genuine has L. B. @. on each tablet.
The record-union., 1899-04-02

These publications are sent either by
Mail or Express to agents or single sub
scribers with charges prepaid. All Post
masters are agents.
The best advertising mediums on the
Pacific Coast.
The record-union., 1899-04-02

McMcrry sells groceries. Agent for
coronado water and Stockton sarsa-
parilla and iron 531 M street.
The record-union., 1899-04-02

Entered at the Postoff1ce at Sacramento
as second-class matter.
The record-union., 1899-04-02
SPECIAL AGENCIES.


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Also for sale on all trains leaving and
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Agency for the new electric pocket
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The record-union., 1899-04-02

Railroad Company, Hobart Building,
No. 532 Market Street, San Francisco,
Cal, March 20, 1899.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Central Pacific Railroad Company,
for the election of Directors for the en-
suing year and for the transaction of such
other business as may be brought before
the meeting. will be held at the office of
the company, in the City of San Fran
CISCO on TUESDAY, the 11th day of
April 1S99 at 10 o'clock a. m. The polls
will close at o'clock p. m.
The stock transfer books of the COM
pany will be closed at the close of bust
ness on Saturday, April 1, 1S99 and remain
closed until 10 O'Clock a. m. on Wednes-
day. April IL, 1899.
m20-td w. M. THOMPSON, Secretary
SEM THE WEEKLY UNION TO YOUR
friends IN the East.
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THE WEEKLY UNION,

TWELVE PAGES.
Is the cheapest and most desirable Home,
News and Literary Journal published on
the Pacific Coast.
The Weekly Union, per year. 81 60
The record-union., 1899-04-02

RECRUITS WANTED FOR THE
States navy; able-boded, unmarried men
between the ages of q and So years, who
are citizens OF the United states, or those
to become SUCH must be of good charac-
ter and habits and able to speak, read
and write English, and be between feet
inches and 6 feet in hight For further
information apply at the Recruiting Of
flee, 10 Ellis street, San Francisco. Cal.
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THE DAILY RECoRD-UNIoN.

UPTOWN BRANCH OFFICES
At Thomas w. McAuliffe & Co.'s Drug
Store southeast corner of Tenth and j
streets.
OAK PARK AGENCY-Carter's Black
smith shop, corner Thirty-fourth street
and Sacramento avenue.
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heaI EBtaI6 SXIeSrOOm, : go j Street,
+ p BOIL. Manager
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-13
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

Tomorrow the Welsh Baptist church,
Wayne avenue, will hold their annual
outing at Nay Aug park. This event
has always been an enjoyable occasion
and tomorroW's outing is looked for
ward to as a day of pleasure. The
pupils of the different Sunday school
classes have prepared several hymns
and patriotic songs, which they will
sing during the day. The street cars,
which have been especially engaged for
the congregation, will leave the square
at $50 o'clock and will return from the
park at o'clock.
Samuel Morgans, of Oak street, was
painfully injured yesterday in the
Cayuga mines. He is employed as a
driver. and while spragging a swift
moving trip of cars was squeezed be-
tween the cars and rib. He was re-
moved TO his home, where he received
medical attendance 1t is feared he
has sustained internal injuries.
The funeral of Edward Robinson, who
died yesterday morning at the Lacka-
wanna hospital, will be held this morn
ing from the home of his cousin, John
McNulty, 327 Ferdinand street. Inter-
ment will be made in Mt. Carmel ceme-
terry.
Thursday evening, July 20, the Court
Street Methodist Episcopal church will
hold a delightful musical and literary
entertainment.
Local Union, No. sos, United Mine
Workers of America, will conduct their
first annual excursion to Lake Ariel,
August 10.
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SOUTH SCRANTON.

Comet lodge, Knights of Pythias,
at regular meeting held at Hart
mans hall on Tuesday evening INSTALL
ed the officers who were elected a
month ago.
The members of the choir of ST.
Johns church spent yesterday at Lake
Ariel. The days outing was arranged
by the pastor, Rev. Il. j. Melley, who
wished to acknowledge his grateful
ness to the members for the services
rendered by them during the past year.
At the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms on Cedar
avenue tonight an ice cream social will
be held. Ice cream and cake will be
served for ten cents Several young
ladies will render a musical program.
The association rooms will be open
during the summer months from / D.
m. to 9 p. m. All young women are
invited
Half hour gospel meeting every Sum
day from to 4.30.
The assistant secretary of the asso-
citation, Miss Esther Rowlands, is
spending her vacation at Toronto,
Canada.
There will be an ice cream sale to-
night at the South Side Y. w. c. A.,
1921 Cedar avenue. Ladies and gem
tlemen are invited. Delicious ice
cream and cake will be served for 10
cents. Come and bring a friend.
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HEPTASOPHS' MEETING.

Last evening the Providence con-
clave of Heptasophs held an impor-
tant meeting at the auditorium. Two
candidates were initiated. after which
the cigars were passed around and a
pleasant social session followed.
A delegation of several members
were present from Paterson, N. j.. also
also members from Scranton conclave
and Roaring Brook conclave. Ad-
dresses were made by Brothers Nc
Andrew, Paine. Miller and Boland.
The delegation from Paterson are
here to make arrangements for an ex-
cursion from Paterson to Scranton
when their annual outing will be held
in September. A resolution of thanks
was rendered the Paterson delegates
and the welcome of the city extended
to the Silk City conclave if they should
decided to come in September.
The visiting members were the fol-
lowing: Archor II. A. Eherman
Thomas McAndrew. II. l.. Quacken-
bush, +. j. Mcdonald, II. f. Paine
d. p. Yost, George F. Weeks, jr., S
Miller and c. G. Boland.
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entertaining her father and mother
from the west
The Young Mems union Of the Pres
byterian church have presented the
Green Ridge library with a very hand
some electric clock. The clock is Of
the regulator style and is flushed in
polished quarrercd oak. The clock will
occupy a position on The south wall and
will face the entrance, making It easily
seen from the reception hall.
Green Ridge castle, Knights OF the
Mystic Chain held n very pleasing and
Well-attended entertainment i'm MOrcl's i
hall on Monday evening. Some of the
prominent musicians Of the city We're
engaged and with the other amuse-
ments offered made the evening pass
pleasantly. \ large ship was Chanced
off as a door prize and was won by q
son Of Patrolman Rodam, Of Proyi-
denCe.
George Noack, son of Constable No
ack, was admitted TO the Scranton Prl-
vate hospital Tuesday evening TO
undergo an operation forappendicitis.
Imperial Queen Hair Tonic at Man
ners' pharmacy, 92O Green Ridge street,
the greatest hair grower known. SOC
bottle.
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GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

The young people of the Chestnu1
Street German Presbyterian church had
arranged to conduct a lawn social in
front of the ediiicc last evening but
owing to the storm the refreshments
were served indoors. "A small attend
ance was present.
Oliver Harris, who boards with Sam
uel Crew, of South Hyde Park avenue,
had a warrant issued yesterday for the
arrest of George Reese, another board
or, charging him with the theft Of $5S
on Tuesday night.
The City Glee club held II rehearsal
last evening and practiced several new
selections.
Edwin G. Peters has been elected
financial secretary of the Electric City
Wheelmen and DR.. George Il. Beach
a member of the executive board. AL
bert Lewis, Albert Davis and VIII
II. Morgan have Joined the club.
a slight fire in Roberts lunch room
Tuesday evening damaged the wood
work considerably and made things
lively for awhile. No alarm was sound
ed.
A party of friends were entertained
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Vanston on Lafayette street Tuesday
evening.
The ball for the benefit Of Patrick
Burns, of Luzerne street. announced
for last evening at st. David's hall,
has been postponed until Aug. II.
Miss Winifred Collins, of Luzerne
street is suffering from the effects of
sunstroke She is unable to leave
the home of Mrs. Mary Duggan. on
North Fillmore avenue, where she is
being cared for.
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A HARTLEY EVENING.

Next Tuesday evening will he an
evening with Charlie Hartley. the en-
tertainer, in the social rooms of the
Providence Presbyterian church. Ven
trilocution, representations and a va
ricty of magic acts of the voice and of
the hand will be the makeup of an
entertaining, laughter provoking and
wOnder-cXciting programme of an hour
and a half by this gifted and witty en-
tertainer.
BY way Of pleasing variation, several
choice musical selections will be in
serted in the programme. The Hart
ley evening" will conclude with 2 sum-
mer evening social, which will include
ice cream and chatting. The entire af-
fair is arranged and offered to the pub
lie by the ladies of the Aid society of
the Providence congregation. Admis-
sion to the rooms on that evening will
be by ticket. many of which have al
ready been spoken for.
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MISS GILBERT SURPRISED.

Miss Mary Gilbert was pleasantly
surprised at her home on Oak street
Tuesday evening. She was completely
taken by surprise, but proved herself
such a charming hostess that the
guests departed for their homes de-
lighted with the pleasant and hospit-
able manner in which they had been
treated.
Those present were: Misses Mary
Gilbert, Mary Evans, Mary Lukens,
Mary Rich, Cassie Rich, Lillian OFT,
Emily Gilbert, Maggie Jehu, Mary
Pace, Mary Evans, Rachel Simmons,
Hannah Webb, Lizzie Wallace, Mary
Shugg, Annie Price, Annie Richards,
Mary Regan, Sarah Gilbert, Jennie
Jenkins, Susie Reynolds; Messrs. Da-
vid Price, Evan Rich, Samuel Gill
bert, Alva and William Reynolds,
James Richards, Henry Anderson.
William Simmons, George Elliot, David
Harris, David Morgan, Robert Burns,
John DOugherty, William Holmes. John
BeXon, Benjamin Silkman and Henry
Lynch.
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GREEN RIDGE.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Cole will leave
today for two weeks sojourn at Lake
Winola.
There was large attendance at the
picnic of the Baptist church at Nay
Aug park, Tuesday.
r. G. Bache, Of NantcCke, spent
Monday with w. r. Jones, Of Deacon
street.
Mrs. f. H. Dunn, of the Boulevard,
has returned from a two weeks visit
to Long Island.
The ladies Of the Asbuly church will
serve supper in the lecture room Of
the church on Thursday evening from
also be for sale.
Tooth brushes, all sizes and prices.
The finest in the city at Manners phar-
macy. 920 Green Ridge street. 80
While George Dunn was speeding one
of his trotters on the Old driving park
race course Tuesday, one of the wheels
broke down, throwing Mr.. Dunn out
and badly bruising him, The horse ran
away and collided with the fence, badly
cutting his fore legs.
Messrs. Louis, William Charles and
Otto Conrad and families, ana Profess
sor and Mrs. Hemberger and DIR. ana
Mrs. Wehlau are in Hopbottom, at
tending a family reunion of the Con-
rad family
Rev w. q. Simpson gave peanut
hunt at the parsonage Tuesday even
ing for several of the Sunday school
classes.
Miss Hill, Of Virginia, is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Belts, Of Washing
ton avenue.
Miss Greggs, Of Capouse avenue, Is