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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-23

youngest, who had been making NUS
sance Of himself generally by his impish
performances, managed to trip up Sc
ncra r. Then human nature as
serted itself and he had his ears boxed
on the spot-a proceeding which his
sister viewed with eQuanimity and evil
dent approval.
Among the other remarkable people
present were two twin sisters, whose
father was given to understand had
crenly declared in the presence of wit
pesses that to either of them who
should marry an Englishman or Ameri-
can he would give the sum of half
million in Mexican dollars. Unfortun-
ately, the combination of native, Span
ish and Chinese ancestors from whom
the young ladies were derived had re-
suited in a hideousness of form and
feature impossible to describe; and, SO
far as I can learn, no 1nglis or
Americana has yet had the temerity
to pay attentions of a serious nature.
THE SECOND SUPPER.
| About midnight the music ceased ami
all hands marched out into the garden.
l then realized that the supper which
/ had gone before was a mere appetizer
to what was to come. Two very long
tables were set out on the lawn, under
sort of tent arrangement, covered
with every imaginable kind of food
which the islands or their neighbors
could produce; whole course dinner,
| in fact; soup, fish, entrees, roasts,
game, pastry, ice cream, mountains OF
fruit. regiments of bottles, and confec-
tionery ad lib 1t was a case of first
come, first served Each guest secured
a seat, ate his or her fill. and then rose
to give place to the next conner. They
have a troublesome habit out there of
serving the fish last, after the sweets,
and as the Philippine fish are particu-
larly delicious it is most provoking to
have one offered you after you have
succeeded in stuffing yourself to reple-
ton.
Everybody was satisfied at last. and
then there was a general handshaking
and bidding of ''buenas noches," min
gled with more offers of cigars from
Senior r., and repeated assurances to
each guest that the house and every
thing connected with it was his or hers,
and his or hers only, forever and day.
Then drove home and had nightmare
and indigestion for week.
| The last time saw Senior R was
on the Luneta, whittier l had gone to
hear the band play one evening just be-
fore my departure for home. He came
| UP and chatted with me for several
minutes, wishing me bon voyage" and
a speedy return to health. At that time
he was involved as a leading spirit in
| the growing insurrectiop, and had, in
fact, been promised the Presidency of
the Philippine Republic, when it should
be formed. Two years later, having
confided the secret of his prospects to
Sonora R, and she, true to her rel
| igion, having in her turn betrayed it
/ to her father confessor, a Spanish
priest, my genial old host and friend
was arrested, tried and finally shot by
the Spaniards at or near the very spot
where he and I had held our last con-
versation. = Correspondence Boston
Transcript.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-23
Silver for Smokers.

For the comfort of the smoker there
is a bewildering array of dainty neces-
sites, as well as luxnries. There is g
great chance here. too, to carry out
mans particular slant The dream OF
all, however, the. newest, choicest OF
gifts. is case Of pipes dubbed For
morning, noon and night Three pipes
there area. small, straight stemmed
tiny bowled AFFAIR, with the suggestion
of two, or possibly three, puffs without
refilling- mediums sized, every day
sort of a pipe, straight also in stem, and
last chugged. deep-bowled. curved
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-23
For the Writing Table.

silver knickknacks for the writing
desk, intended for, mems use, appar-
emily, so business like they look. in
Guided pen extractor, a combination
Of pretty etched hooks or loops that
formed the handle. BY moving spring
the extractor will also insert a new pen.
An up-to- date penwiper was in the
style Of a miniature travelling rug IN
huge black and red plaid, with q silver
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-23

IT HAS BEEN FULLY demonstrated
that Ely's Cream Balm is a specific for
Nasal Catarrh and cold in the head. This
distinction has been achieved only as the
result of continued successful use. A
morbid condition of the membrane in the
nasal pa ssagess can be cured by this puri-
flying and healing treatment. Sold by
druggists or 1t will be mailed for &c cents
by Ely Brothers, SIS Warren street, New
York. 1t spreads over the membrane, IS
absorbed and relief is Immediate.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-23
TORPID LIVER.

Dr. Radway-Dear Sir: l have been
using your medicines-that is. your Pills
and Ready Relief. These two medicines
have done me and my family more good
than q whole drug store. 1 am SO years
old l used about six boxes of your pills
since last spring. l am as regular now
and feel like healthy man of 20 years.
Now. 1 want to find out about your
Resolvent, to use in case of a young
lady (etc., etc.). Respectfully,
AUGUST WITMER,
542 East 134th street, New York.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-23

Hoods Sarsaparilla is just the medi-
cine to keep the blood rich and pure,
create an appetite, give good digestion
and tone and strengthen the great vital
organs. There is no substitute for
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-23
ID Pills

Purely vegetable mild and reliable
Cause perfect digestion, complete absorp-
ton and healthful regularity. For the
cure of all disorders of the Stomach,
Bowels: Kidneys, Bladder. Nervous Dis
eases, Piles,
SICK HEADACHE and ALL DISOR-
DERS OF THE LIVER.
Price Is cents per box. Sold by all
druggists, or sent by mail on receipt of
price.
RADWAY & CO., So Elm ST., New York.
Be sure to get Railways"
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-23

According to oculists, poor window
glass is responsible for eye strain, or
account of the faulty refraction.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-23

Try McMorry's GOO uncolored japan
tea: q. B. tea. Zoe: g. r tea. Soc; r. F.
Japan tea. SOC. 531 NJ street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-23

Try McMorry's Blend Gomez. CSC. :
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-23

chickering pianos. Wiley B. Allen Co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-01
SENATE PROCEEDINGS
Entire Session Taken Upwi:h the Dis
cussion of the Philippians Question.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-During al
most the entire morning hour to-day
the senate had under discussion the
policy OF this country 10 be pursued in
the Philippines Mr., Berry (Ark). In 4
speech upon the resolution offered by
Mr.. Vest, discussed the policy OF cxpan-
sion without reference to the consti-
tutional point involved in the Vest yes
olution. He spoke from notes, stating
his objections to the pending treaty OF
peace. He declared that he would never
vote TO place upon any people policy
against which Lee fought and against
which Jackson gave up his life.
IN attempt by Mr.. Bacon (Ga.l, to
secure vote upon his resolution which,
In brief, declares that the United States
government Will not make war upon
n people seeking for their freedom. pre-
Cipltated livcly debate. which was
participated in Ivy Mr.. Platt Comm
and MIR. Teller (COt.l. Mr.. Bacon de-
clared he would not vote FOR the treaty
unless some such declaration were
adopted by Congress. To this Mr.. Platt
took exception and delivered speech
In which he carefully analysed the sit
uatlon which confTonts this country in
the Philippines. No action on the resO-
luton was taken.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-01
TO HURRY RElsFoRCEMESTs
To the Philippines-Transports TO Sail
This Week and Next.

lhlS W cck stHN -NcAt.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 81. - Orders
have been issued by the war depart
mcnt to expedite the movement of re-
Inducements for the Philippines. The
transport Sherman will start from New
York next Thursday with the Third
regiment oc infantry and four COM
panies OF the Seventeenth infantry. The
following Thursday, February ., the
transport Sheridan will sail from the
same port with the Twelfth infantry,
and the headquarters and the remaining
companies OF the Seventeenth infantry.
The officers in command OF these troops
have been instructed by telegraph TO
execute the orders for this movement
without unnecessary delay. Both
transports will follow the route 10
Manila taken by the transport Grant,
that IS. across the Atlantic and through
the Mediterranean sea and the Suez ca
nal. The Grant started several days
ago, and is now supposed 10 be IN the
vicinity OF Gibraltar.
General Lawton, who Is TO assume
active command of all the military
forces in the Philippines, when General
Ous becomes military governor OF the
territory. Is passenger OH the Grant,
Two regiments of infa,uTy are also un-
der orders TO proceed 10 Manila ty way
OF the Pacific ocean. One OF them has
already started. and the other will take
Its departure from San Francisco with
IN a few days. The arrival OF these
four regiments VIII Increase General
o,ls lighting strength by nearly 1000
mon,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-01
THE HILL BILL
Which Seeks to Reform the Currency
System OF the Country.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 21.-Rep-
resentative Charles ". Stone, Of Penn
sylvania, submitted 10 the house to-day
his report TO accompany the Hill bill,
recently reported from the committee
on coinage, weights and measures, OF
which Mr.. Stone is chairman. The Hill
bill, the report says. contains an affirm
alive declaration for the gold standard;
4 provision for the interchangeabilitF os
all forms OF money; 4 separation of the
Eoie issue from the fiscal branch OF the
treasury department, the retirement OF
the sreeabaclis and the establishment Of
branch national banks
Mr.. Stones report says tha. the Hill
BILL IS conservative in purpose and pro-
vision.
If this bill becomes Z law" says the
report. ct Will be OF no possible conse-
queuce in what particular kind OF doila..
OF the United States debt Is payable.
as any one will be as good as any other
and every one eHchangcable for any
other. and the kind OF money 10 be paid
and received will be merely matter o.
convenience and not OF profit or loss"
The minority report which was also
submitted to-day says the bill wil!
make radical changes in our whole
currency system aad work Il serious,
and 1t IS believed. disastrous contrac-
ton OF our money volume and destroy
the whole OF the silver c8:Rase The tlil,
says the report, fixes absolutely and un-
quasitedlE the single gold standard up
on the country. All Q! the standard sill
yer dollars are swept from their present
position as standard money and into
the category OF credit money and made
charge upon the government for theIr
redeGpt!oa IN gold. The provision re-
peal!nS the lIws which prohibi; nation
al banking associations from withGraw-
ing from circulation more than three
million dollars IN ans one month gives
the banks power that will inevitably
lead 10 a sudden contraction 81 the
cur:Ancg and business pr0s:rat!oa. No
tice Is given ihai substitute win 10
offered providing that both the sold and
silver dollars shall be standards O,
value and providing FOR free coinage Of
silver.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-01
INTENSE COLD
Prevails Throughout the West and
NOrthwcSt-Grcat Suffering,


NOrthwcst-Grcat Suffering.
CHICAGO, Jan. 3i.-The cold wave
.contiues with undiminIshed severity In
this section, the mercury having reach
ed 12 degrees below zero. However, the
weather is moderating considerably in
the northwest. where the force OF the
wave is broken. The line of zero tenn
perature to-day passes as far south
as Oklahoma. Bismarck. y. D.. re-
ports 90 below zero: Duluth, Mimi. 81
below, and. Green Bay, Wis, % below.
The -ir,dics1t ionst arc tlrstsIf,s--H Gather.
will moderate in this section tonight.
Relief measures in aid OF the City's
poor We're determined upon at confer
ence between Mayor Carter Harrison
and members OF his cabinet. An ap-
peal has been issued 10 the public ask
ing assistance FOR the unfortunates who
have been reduced 10 destitution during
the extreme cold weather OF the last
three days. Provision has been made
for lodging the homeless and feeding
the hungry by the police department.
Every officer on Il beat has been in
structed 10 report all cases OF destitu-
tiD,,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-01
The Eagan Court Martial.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ai.-There IS
now no prospect that the record Of
the court-martial in the case Of Cen
eral Eagan will reach the President be-
fore the end Of this week. Nr. Worth
inston. counsel for General Eagan,
has asked permission OF the judge ad-
vocate general to file supplementary
brief or special plea. Although under
the old practice OF military law, MOTH
ing was allowed TO intervene between
the findings OF court-martial and the
final reviewing authorities. the practice
in recent years has been much more lib
eral, and General LieDer has notified
Mr.. Worthington he will hear any addi-
tional representations he may make.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-01
TALK ON THE TREATY.
Senator Gray, Democrat, and One OF
the Peace Commissioners, Advo.
Gates of the Ratification of the Con.

Senator Gray, Democrat, and One Of
the Peace Commissioners, Adyo.
Gates of the Ratification of the Con.
vention.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. S1.-seaa-
tors Gray and Money occupied the en-
tire executive session In speeches on The
peace treaty, Senator Gray favoriug
ratification and Senator Money oppos-
ing. Senator Gray was the third OF the
Paris commissioners to speak. and while
he gave some attention to the publish
ed matter bearing on the treaty, he did
not 50 into this in such detail as did
Senator's Frye and Davis.
He admitted that In the beginning OF
the negotiations he had been opposed TO
the acquisition OF the Philippine archl-
pelago and said that he had freely and
frankly advised the President and fis
fellow commissioners OF his belief that
II would be unwise to attempt to shape
Its destiny. He had used his best en-
deaVors 10 bring Them 10 accept his
Views, but had utterly failed. He had I
last arrived at the conclusion that he
would either have to join with the ma
5ority or see tile treaty fail and the war
continued.
In the meantime he had been largely
won over By the arguments of his COL
leagues and by the logic OF the s.ua-
ton and he had at last concluded TO
sign the convention. Having taken his
position. lie was here now TO defend the
treaty as q wise conclusion OF most
delicate diplomatic undertaking.. There
was danger of many complications ot
al International character in case the
United States should have elected 10
pursue a different policy.
He reiterated that the ultimate con-
clusion TO take the entire Philippine
Group was that OF the commissioners
rather than OF the President, and also
went into the difficulties OF getting the
Spanish commissioners to come 10 u
conclusion. Senator Gray did aot aa-
vocate permanent occupation OF the
eastern Islands, but said that the dura-
ton OF our exercise OF sovereignty
should be settled In The future and not
at present.
Senator Money attacked the acqulsl-
tion of the Islands rs coatrarF 10 the
spirit OF American institutions and as
unconstitutional. He had been an ad-
vocate OF Intervention in the case OF
Cuba, but from this fact K did not fol-
low that he was willing to transfer the
Philippines from Spanish vassalage 10 u
dependence OF the United States. He
did not consider that we were especial
ly concerned as to the future OF the Fi.-
ip!nos, and so far as he was Concerned
he should leave them 10 work out their
own Salvation.
Senator. Mason. IL q few words en-
dorsed Senator Moneys position that
the Filipinos would be made citizens by
the ratification of the treaty, and Sena-
tor Teller. in Il brief rejoinder contro-
ve-ted this position. saying that an act
OF Congress would be necessary 20 fix
their status towards the body polite
Senator Hoar also endorsed Senator
Moneys position.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-01
Distillcry Combine.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 81. = The
Evening Post to-day says:
Word has been received here that tn
deal combining all the important distil-
leries in Kentucky into one great COR
Poraaen had been about successfully
concluded in New York City. The
company Is TO be capitalized at s32, 2,0oo.-
900, OF which sl2.00o.oo is TO be pre-
ferred stock and s2Q.eo0.0e9 common
stock. 1t is believed the consolida-
tion will have wonderfully strength
cn!nG effect upon the entire whisky
market. and there IS already q bullish
feeling manifested in the trade.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-01

HONG KONG. Jan. 31-The Filipino
junta here publishes It's protest against
the refusal OF the United States COM
mission to associate with the Philippine
commission representatives OF the ma
tional government" adding that "the
usefulness of the commission Will nee
essarily be greatly limited by the ex-
clusion of Fillpinos."
The protest continues: ut is ia,possi-
BILE for the commission. sitting only at
Manila, unaided by the friendly coop
GRAFTON OF the national government, TO
reach a proper understanding OF the
actual condition of affairs in the Philip
pines, the unanimlty Of the aspirations
OF the people and their capabiIity for
eli-Soverrmcnt."
Colonel Denby's utterances in the No
vember Forum are too pronounced to
inspire confidence
Last week 4 Filipino boy was shot
by an American soldier In 4 suburb of
Manila because lie was wraDgling with
q Chinalnan in the market. The soldier
was not prosecuted, but the boys father
In revenge attacked the American out
post, armed with q knife, and killed
three OF them. The rest fed. The Fill
pino escaped.
"a Filipino officer was killed while
walking in Manila by an American SOL
der. There was no prosecution.
The American army IS daily pro-
voking kostilities by acts Of vanadl-
ISM"
The junta also asserts that the "aife-
cation respecting iiiibusterinS eXpedi-
ton and anarchy are lingo falsehoods."
The whole country. it Is asserted, has
declared It's unconditional support OF
Agui7aldo. whose authority has never
been detied. The public evidently ig-
nores the fact that every province in
the archipelago is represented in con-
gress.
General Otis action in prohibiting
code kilograms Is tlagrart breach OF
International law, but the truth is leak
ing ont.
The Filipino newspapers denounce al
legged gross abuses at the Manila Gus
tom house.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-01
FEAR AN OUTBREAK
As Soon as Peace Treaty is Ratified.
Will Prevent tRciniorccmcnts Land

As Soon as Peace Treaty is Ratified.
Will Prevent tRciniorccmcnts Land
ing.
LONDON, Jan. Si.-A dispatch re-
.ceIyed from an English house: at Ilollo
yesterday says busines IS proceeding
satisfactorily, but the Hong Kong agent
OF the same firm cables that the I!oilo
telegram is unreliable. as nothing un-
favorable to the Americans is allowed
to pass the censor"
The Filipinos in Europe think the
situation has in no wise improved. They
fear an outbreak Of hostili;ies as soon
as the peace treaty IS ratified. They
add that the FiI!pinos who surround
Manila number thirty thousand, and
that they viii not permit the Ameri-
cans to land reincorcements on the
island OF LuZon.
The stories OF outrages on women,
etc, are strongly denied by the Filipi-
nos. who point out that official dispatch
es received at Madrid praise the rnoder-
alton OF the Tagalos.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-01

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-Thc bill to
reorganlze and increase the standing
army to about 100000 men, but giving
the President authority to reduce the
size of infantry companies and cavalry
troops to sixty men each, thus fixing
Q minimum OF about $1,000 enlisted men,
passed the house to-day by vote OF
1GS 10 125. This was the result OF hard
and often picturesque fighting on the
floor, during the progress OF which the
opposition compelled those in charge OF
the measure TO give, this discretionary
authority TO the President and to make
other notifications, among which were
q reduction OF 3Sl in the number of staff
officers. In consequence of these modi-
fications the Republican opposition
practically vanished and on the final
vote but six Republicans voted against
the bill, Messrs. Barber tAId.), Connolly
md. Loud (Cala.), Johnson Gnd). Nc
Evan q. j. and Wadsworth Is. V.
This Republican detection was, how
ever. almost Offset by Ave members OF
the political opposition who voted in
favor of the bill, Messrs. Berry Ky.),
Mcclellan On. y, McAleer (Pa). Tay-
lor (Ala.). Democrats, and Skinner
pop, \. c.).
The galleries were crowded through
out the day and every member who
could possibly be there was on the floor
10 record his vote on the final roll call.
The programme to-day included pro-
vision Tor two hours OF general de-
bate. which was to be occupied by
Messrs. Dalzeit. of Pennsylvania, and
Hopkins. OF Illinois. in closing for the
minority, and Messrs. Bailey, OF Texas,
and Settle, of Kentucky, for the oppo-
sition. But this programme was smash
ed owing 10 the failure TO complete the
bill under the five-mlnute rule before
. O'clock, the hour set Tor the vote.
Among the important amendments
adopted before the vote was taken to-
day was one to exclude the appoint
mert of civilians TO positions in the
engineer corps. one to abolish cnnteens
and the sale OF liquor in camps, and one
TO strike out the provision for addi-
tional pay for commands serving In the
West Indies, the Philippines and
The amendment OF Mr.. Cummings.
OF New York, to prohibit the use OF
troops III the several states TO suppress
riots, etc, except upon the application
Of the states, was defeated by large
majority. The motion 10 recommt with
Instructions 10 report back the minority
substitute only commanded two Repub-
lican votes and was lost-li7 to 10.
The bill as passed provides in addi-
tion TO the general officers and staff
departments for twelve regiments OF
cavalry OF twelve troops EACH ia coast
batteries. a field batteries. 80 regiments
OF infantry OF T. companies each. q
corps OF engineers and one regiment of
engineers. an ordnance department and
4 signal corps, the latter with 625 en-.
listed men. 1t also gives the President
discretion 10 recruit the organizations
serving in Cuba. Porto Rico and the
islands OF the Pacific, in whole or in
part from the inhabitants thereof.
Before the house adjourned to-day
the river and harbor bill was formally
called up In order TO make 1t the un-
finished business in the committee OF
the whole.