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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-09
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sville All other propositions havinl
the same object in view, which may b.
submitted to the commission, will b.
carefully considered.-St. Louis Re
public.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-09

Go to Irwin & Co. for your school
books and supplies.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09

These spoiled so rapidly that it was
deemed best to commute the ration OF
them for several weeks and give the
troops the money value to buy other ar
ticles. Coarse salt was issued IN lieu
of fine on one or two occasions.
"Commissary stores had been so un-
Systematically unloaded and stored at
Ponce that it was hard to tell what ar
ticles We're on hand in the island in SUI
ficient quantity to provide for the wants
of the soldiers.
81 further beg to call your attention
to the receipts filed with my July and
August returns in your office from the
commissary officers of each artillery,
cavalry and infantry command, which
left Port Tampa for Porto Rico up to
August 18th with sixty days rations.
These receipts will show that complete
rations were furnished to every vessel
with the least exception of a small por-
ton of fresh vegetables that it was
we'll known could not keep sixty days.
Il further state that about ~ a. M,
October 10th on taking leave of General
Henry, commanding United States
troops at Ponce, he requested me among
other things to say to the honorable
Washington, that the rations furnished
to the troops in Porto Rico were abund-
ant in quantity and excellent in quail
ity"
Colonel Smith was on duty at Ponce
from August 25th until October 18th.
when he was ordered to Havana.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09
REFRIGERATOR BEEF.
LETTER FROM LIEUTENANT
COLONEL SMITH.
Found It Better in Porto Rico
Than the Native
Beef.

WASHINGTON. Jan. S.-Commissary
General Eagan of the army to-day made
public letter from Lieutenant Colonel
A. L. Smith of the Subsistence Depart
ment touching the use of refrigerated
beef furnished to the troops in Porto
Rico from that landed at Ponce. In
this letter Colonel Smith says in part:
Among others to whom the refriger-
ated beef was issued, 1 remember the
following officers as having spoken
of the immense superiority of 1t over
the native beef: Major H. P. BirminS-
ham, Surgeon of the General Hospital;
Captain Irvine, Eleventh Infantry. who
was acting as commissary for the
steamship Panama q think) loaded
with convalescents en- route to the
United States; Captain w. P. Evans,
commanding Battalion of the Nine
teenth Infantry; Captain Hoppin, Sec
ond Cavalry, commanding cavalry
squadron.
There were no preparations made for
the receiving and taking care of the
beef on shore 1t had to be unloaded
by lighters and thrown on the floor
of the commissary storehouse until the
troops called for it in open wagons.
1t was therefore SuUJSCtSu " LIE WOloe
possible usage in handling. It was
frequently twelve or eighteen hours off
the vessel before being issued. One is
sue to Captain Hoppin was over twenty
four hours in the storehouse. Not
withstanding this, the meat was in good
condition except pieces which had not
been sufficiently protected, but could be
trimmed off with some loss.
Il inspected the refrigerator beef each
morning before it was issued and know
it was in good condition except as
stated above. Cases where 1t was re-
jected were, I think, due to the pre-
JUDGE arising from the appearance
when out of the refrigerator short
time and of the fact that it was known
the beef had been a long time on the
vessel in Porto Rican waters.
1.-THE officers, without exception, to
whom 1 spoke, condemned the use of
the native beef, which had to be con-
sumed the same day it was slaugh-
tered"
Colonel Smith has the following to
say about rations for the soldiers:
81 further beg to call your attention
to the fact that with the exception of
soap and candles for two or three days
there was never a time after my ar
rival when the main storehouse at
Ponce could not issue the complete ra-
ton. fresh vegetables not included.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09

Balzac's birthday, the 10Th of next
May, is his centenary, and it is to be
celebrated botk at Paris and Tours. 1t
is said that his long forgotten play
"Maratre." will be performed at the
Paris Odeon
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09

Britain owns one-fourth of the rail-
ways in the United States of America,
and half Of the railways Of South
America.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09
THEIR IDOLS HAVE
Been SHATTERED.
Residents Of Porto Rico Have Been
Disseminated.
Rose Co|ored Dreams Of Americans
Fading Away.

Porto Rican Business Man Has
Keen Intelligence and Quick
Perceptions and the Drummer
With His Sample Trunk and
Cheap Goods Does Not Suit Him
The Rowdyish Conduct Of Our
Troops and Insults to Women
Produce a Bad Impression.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09
Children'S 0En
Flannelette Gowns JJU

These are warm garments for
the little folks from 4 to IA
years of age. Made from heavy,
soft, heecy HanneIette in neat
Mother Hubbard style. Cream
ground, pink and blue stripes,
trimmed with finishing braid.
Clearance sale reduced price
35c.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09
Ostrich Feather BOas
Reduced.

Ostrich feather boas are favo-
rites as neck scarfs and what re-
mains of our handsome line has
all been reduced to extremely
low prices, $1.4S, $2.95, $3.50
and Sc. Black, fluffy, glossy and
warm.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09
Beaver Trapping.

Joseph Maxwell. one of the best
known trappers of the State, who lives
near Ashford, at the foot of Mount
Tacoma, was in Tacoma yesterday,
having recently returned from the
Olympics.
Fur-bearing animals are growing
scarce in Washington" he says. mo
surer indication could be shown of the
relentless warfare which is waged up
on them than the result of my last
expedition. In a few days on the
Skykomish River I caught nine fine
beaver, but four Of them had but three
legs apiece, having lost the others in
traps. They were big old males, and
were evidently what are called 'tramps,'
or beavers which own no stream as
home, but wander back and forth in
the mountains. 1t is quite a common
occurrence when traps are set by I'M
skillful men for the beavers to gnaw
their own legs off and escape. Good
trappers, both for humane reasons and
to keep from losing their game, set the
traps SO the animal will instantly be
drowned. Ledger.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09
HandkerChiefs II
SOiled and MuSSed

These handkerchiefs are what
composed our Christmas display,
the decorations from the arches
and windows. Many of them are
soiled more or less, all are
mussed and all with pin holes
in where fastened up. They're
all pure linen and swiss, datn-
tily embroidered and all of them
marked less than half their
worth at clearance sale price &c
each.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09
Remnants of
Wooden Dress Goods
20 per cent. off.

This will prove an economical
and unusual remnant opportun-
ity. There is a quantity Of these
lengths, all desirable and use
full, being of this seasons best
styles and qualities. You can
surely choose just the wanted
length for yourself a dress or
for the children, and 20 per
cent. off Of our usually low
prices means a great saving if
you've family Of girls to dress.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09
DRESS GOODS REDUCTIONS.
52-inch dag O. m
Onal CheviOt 0I,UU

This class of fabric we have
sold regularly until now at
$3.50 yard. IT'S very wide, So
inches, and requires but few
yards for a suit. Comes in rich
two toned effects of brown and
black and navy and black, ETC.,
and makes up Handsomely.
Clearance sale price, 81 per
yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09
SILKS.

This clearance includes some
very desirable silks and among
them will be found exceptional
values and styles, adapted to any
Of the many purposes for which
they are popular: dresses, waists.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., etc., etc.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09
44=inCh RI
Black Crepons il

These are all wool, A inches
wide, fabrics, in handsome
crepe effects, and one of the
most popular suitings in black
shown this season. All our
blacks are dependable and this
Use grade is yours this week at
clearance sale price. SOC yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09

These are a handsome lot of
black silk skirts, bayadere strip
ed and rich brocaded effects,
made from splendid grade Of
silk and In the latest style, per-
ca1ine lined, corduroy bound
bottoms, perfect in hang and
sweep. Sold regular for So and
$40. Now at clearance sale
price, $5.75.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09
Novelty
Mixed Suitings

All of our Use, S5c and 81
novelty suitings which range IN
width from 3S to A inches will
be placed on sale this week at
6Oc per yard, our clearance sale
price. They are all this seasons
best styles and coIorings, and
will make stylish costumes at an
economical price.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09

Sale Prices at Toilet
Counter.
Tooth brushes SO each
Bar glycerine soap. Sc each
Monarch syringes -. SOC each
Whisk brooms Sc each
Glass salt and pepper sets. &c ca
Florida water, two Sizes.
&c and 15c
One pound good writing pa
per .19c
Envelopes to match paper. .7c
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09

3 dozen white cotton comfort
ers, regular $1.25 grade.
Clearance sale price, sec each.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09

These suits are regular $12
values, made from all wool
serge, co1ors navy blue and
black. Fly front jacket, silk
lined, skirt percaline lined, per-
feet in hang and sweep. Stylish
and dependable suits for this
seasons wear at clearance sale
price, $S.75.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09

You'll be surprised to see what
handsome plush capes we're SELL
ing for $3.50. They are the
remainder of our regular $3.50
and $3.50 garments which sold
readily the season through at
the greater prices; all are fur
trimmed and handsomely en-
broidered with jet or braids
and perfect in Sweep, Clearance
sale price. $3.50.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09
WOmen's
Underwear

Women's Winter weight un-
dervests and drawers, ecru, rib
bed and heavily feeced, almost
as warm as wool, and many pre-
fer them to wool. They formerly
sold at 81 the suit. Clearance
sale price, 66c the suit.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09
% Haasfw R!sssd Soc

This vicuna wool underwear
sold regular for 81 per garment.
1t is good, heavy, warm and
serviceab1e. The shirts silk tape
finished with ribbed bottoms,
the drawers with tapped seams
and reinforced gusset. Clear
ance sale price, $3.50 the suit.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09
Fancy Brocade
Taffetas

Fancy silks for waists or
dresses In dark or medium shad-
ings in stripes, figures or baya-
dere effects. These are some of
our hest patterns and extra val
ues. Reduced from SIPS and
81 to clearance sale price, Csc
yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-09
GREAT SAVING IN
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR


MUSLIN UNDERWEAR
Counters piled high with the
pretty, dainty white garments
and all marked at a reduction
SO great as to prove a saving of
at least ONE HALF on their
former and regular selling
prices.
Muslin and cambria gowns will
be found at the following clear
ance sale prices: 38c, 4Sc, 72c,
SIC, 97c and $1.1O. A saving Of
one half.
A very superior value in wo-
mems muslin drawers at clear
ance sale price, CSC.
Women's FIanneIette
Gowns.
Made from soft, Aeecy flannel
cite, neat striped patterns, full
cut and trimmed with fancy
wash braid at heading of ruR-
fles and around yoke. All re-
duced to clearance sale prices,
$50, SIC, Csc and sec.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04

Ordinary phosphorus is highly pois'
onous IL lnhammable at II temperature
far below that OF boiling water and at
the ordinary temperature Of room N
exposed TO the slightest friction. and
gives on poisonous fumes at ordinary
temperatures when In contact with air
containing any moisture. Red phos-
phorus Is not poisonous oven In large
quantities, and gives of NO fumes in
ordinary conditions. II IL used in the
manufacture Of matches that strike
only on the box. The ordinary phos.
phOrus occupies n large place In match
manufacture which the red variety
cannot ill How large that place Is
may he Judged from the fact that
some sixty tons Of white phosphorus
are annually used In making matches,
while the consumption OF red phos-
phOrus is only four tons.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04

Some Of the answers handed In on
examination are extremely funny,
especially for library and clerical pO-
sitlons. One young woman who AS
pired to hand out books at the public
library opined that ChicagO's literary
lion, Hobart Chatlield Chatfield-Tay-
lor, wrote The Vicar of Wakefield,
while Mr.. Canterbury wrote Canter-
bury Tales. This refreshing young
person also stated that Mark Twain
was the pscudOnym OF Mare Antony.
Her knowledge was not confined to
literature alone, for she gave the III
terestIng Information that Richard
Wagner was street car magnate.'
The three greatest epics she pronounc-
ed to be The Psalm of Life. Old Oak
en- Bucket. and Owen Meredith's Lu-
ellie. Being asked to write Il short ac-
count of herself, the young woman
declared that 4 am merely IA drop In
the great ocean of humanity" one OF
the examiners unfeellngly remarked
that III she stays in that hot library
long she'll find herself merely n grease
spot"
A man who wanted the position OF
examiner himself, gave 1t ns his Nn.
biased judgments that prohibit may
be spelled either ''prOhibed" or pro
hippet," according 10 whether you
prefer Webstur or luther awthortes.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04
The Worlds Table.

When we sit down to the great feast
with mankind we are enjoying many
things that have delighted fair women
and brave men In the past, things that
have been on the tables OF the cities
great In history and In story. There
are some things which have been add
ed through the incentive OF the re-
wards offered by those Eastern mon
archs who were frequently DESTROYS OF
new dishes, as that Roman one was
for new pleasure. Many OF these
things are owed to travellers who
brought them from far places. Many
have been lifted from the huts and
wlgwams OF savages to the table OF
the world. Men have curiously watch
ed animals eac that they might learn
the probable effects OF foods on them
selves. Much, 30 far ms Europe Is con-
cerned, IL owed to the Arabs; some.
thing to the Crusaders, armies have
brought back new foods, az that OF
Alexander the Great and those OF the
Romans. To the wealth OF ancient
agriculture modern research has add
ed much. Nearly every country has
added something, and nearly every
sea. Every part OF nature has made
It's contribution.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04
| OBJ P r IN \
POPULAR NAMES OF WARS.
The Conquered Nation Almost Invariably
Comes First-Many Gases.

The Conquered Nation Almost Invariably
Comes First-Many Gases.
The conflict between the United
States and Spain has passed into
history as the Spanish American"
war. At first glance there is nothing
strange is this fact, Nobody has ever
found out the real source of the names
OF the millions of objects and events
Ordinarily 1t might almost seem the
names were given by accident or
chance. The matter of naming wars,
however, seems to follow set rule.
Examination reveals the fact that in
almost every case the designation Of a
war by certain popularity accepted
name shows at once the victor and
the vanquished, and that In such cases
the first name, IL two he given, or the
one name, II there he only one Is the
name of the conquered nation. The
two that Will at once occur to anyOnes
memory are the Franco Prussan"
war. In which the French were de-
feated, and our own "Spanish-Amer-
lean" war.
But-there are others. In the Tro-
jan war, so-called, the Trojans weSo
defeated by the Greeks and Troy was
besieged and captured. The Macedon-
ian wars were gained by the Romans
In the two Puuic wars Punlcas:
Phoenician; Carthaginian, because
Carthage was II PhoenlcIan colony the
| Carthaginians were defeated and Car
image was seized by the Romans. In
modern times the "Napoleonlc" wars,
80 called, ended In the destruction OF
the armies of Napoleon and the cap
ture and imprisonment Of the emperor.
The Indian" war of 1871 resulted In
the establishment by Great Britain of
| Its power over the Indian empire. The
| "Crlmean" war was significant of the
defeat of Russia by the allied armies
| 0S56). The "Austro-Itallan" war rs
50-1Sd0 ended with the defeat OF Aus
tria and the independence of Italy. In
the "Schleswig Hosteln" war $500
the Danes were defeated and forced to
cede IIolsteln and Schleswig to the
victorious Austro- Prussian coalition.
Ii was of this war about n very com
plicated situation that Disraeli said.
when asked to explain II, that only two
men, of whom he was one, in the
whole United Kingdom had ever I'M
derstood what IL was all about; the
other man was dead, and he had for
gotten. Next comes the "Austro- Prus-
sian" war, In which Prussia, by win
ming the decisive battle of Sadowa,
defeated the Austrians. Then we have
the Franco Prussian" war, ending at
Sedan 0S70) with the humiliation of
the French. The "Chlna-Japan" war,
In which the Japanese were conquer
Ors; the "Graeco- Turkish" war. result
ing In victory to the Turks, and our
own Spanish American" war com
pletes the series, and seems TO sustain
the contention that wars are named
from the conquered and not from the
| COnuuerOrS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04

The shawl OF shawls belongs to the
Duchess Of Northumberland. It former
ly belonged to Charles x OF France.
and was manufactured entirely from
the fur Of Persian cats. Many thousands
OF catskins were utilized, and the weay-
Ing occupied some years. The shawl
measures eight yards square. but it Is
80 fine that It can be compressed into
space OF large coffee cup
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04

Tommy-Dld you do much fighting
during the war, pai
Papa did my share OF II, Tommy.
Tommy-Did you make the enemy
rum
Papa-You're right, / did, Tommy.
Tommy-Did they catch you, pa?
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04

Miss Frances Il. Mason Is president
OF the National bank In Limerick,
Me, one Of the sound institutions OF
the state. The bank was founded by
her father j. NJ. Mason, and It's in
terests have been ably promoted under
her leadership.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04

An authority on microscopy states
that the hair OF n woman can be dis
tlngulshed by It's construction from
that Of man when examined through
the microscope.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04
New Firm, New Goods,

TNHIS advertisement merits attention. We
4 want your trade and we intend to have
it if lowest prices, fair dealing and highest
quality will get it.
Below we quote some of our special bar
gains.
VA As we are sole agents for celebrated
Columbus Buggy Company Vehicles we can
sell you their best hand buff Leather-TOp
Buggies for Observation-Disclosures. SIP so
Canopy-Top Surreys, from...... CD 90 up.
Side Open Traps........."....... 90 90 -
Dayton Wagons ......."".."....." Al 90 y
Spindle Bugges ......,.."...."... ~ 90 "
Top Bugges......... .......".''''' 90 90 "
We also, keep %rge assortment OF Single
and Double>a St"sSjall kinds and descrip-
ton. SaddleSie,Joliars >, Lap Robes, Spreads,
Whips, etc, which we win sell Ower than
any other establishment. \,
it will pay you to call anaINamine the
quality of op--lods and get our prices be-
fore you pur'g ste elsewhere.
~ JACOB POSS & SON.
Ma TheAesm of Jacob Poss & Son will
continue at to- old stand the Livery and Sale
Stables which have been conducted by Jacob
Poss tor quarter of a century.
Stylish Saddle Horses and fine single and
double Buggies and Carriages for hire at the
lowest prices.
We make a specially OF furnishing Car
riages, in charge Of skillful, sober and polite
drivers, for weddings, receptions and funer-
ale.
Every department OF the business has been
extended and improved, and charges for all
classes of service reduced by the new firm.
JACOB POSS 81 SON,
mar 17-u ROCKVILLE, MD.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04
s Spring AND SUMNER
<nu~ OPENING.

We invite and the public generally without exception the
city We adse have exercised the extraordinary
the selection We line of Diamonds and Pre-
cous Stone ewery which handiwo Of best design
pete containing
SOLID IA
o.z IA KARAT gold filled Watches, regular $l5 So.
SOLID Gold Ladies' Long Chains, 500, $l5
SOLID Gold Baby's Neck Chains So and
regular yrice So
SOLID Gold price 81
All kinds of Gold Filled
Chaelane Watches So
SOLID
Large Assortment of Watch Chains, regular Sc
Needless this the opportunity for purchasing wedding and other g
yewelry Precious Stones, Slverware Watches, Clocks
SPECIAL ATTENTION Repairing.
OFFUTT & TRIBBY
12-oct 28-y BIS NJ Street N W., West Washington @.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04
WHEATLETT
Is RECOMM ENDED az

" 10 hECOMMENDkDa as
a perfect Breakfast Food, and contains all
the food properties Of wheat. Superior to
Oatmeal. Absolutely the best cereal food for
Musb, Gems, Griddle Cakes, Puddings, &c.
Just the food for children. Try It and learn.
: mar IL ID. IA. BOUIO.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04

London has 1904 policemen, or
nineteen to evefy one Of Its 8SS square
miles.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04
Down Grades
ARE DANGEROUS!
hard pull when the your rewards there
SEVENTH STREET and MASSACHUSETTS, AVENUE
this short distance thousand fold
the will cove he
Spring is Here and Spring Beauties are Here.

0Ho Is ADLER'S price for a n eat
OSO CASHMERE SUIT-to fit
boys from to Is years.
Usual price, 81.
1915 a as A 4Ii:1aai J Ssiss sss
Suit of Clothes. All sizes, from 81 to
40 breast measure. Make and materials
excellent Suitable for all business pur.
poses and cheap at twice the price named.
"a * Is ADLER'S price for
p1sSO an excellent Serge Suit,
navy blue and fadeless Navy Blue
Serge Suits are immensely popular for
Spring aud Summer wear-neat, dres-
sy, durable. Such as these are not OBJ
tainable elsewhere for less than ~. so
a suit.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04

&6.0S Is ADLER'S price for
%O'OO nice SPRING OVER
COAT or TOP-COAT.
Numerous styles. All have silk sleeve
linings-some have silk facings Others
are all silk lined from edge to edge
Same kind, $40 at other houses.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04

&S.S0 Is ADLER'S price for
O strictly all-wool Spring
Suit-full cord weave-chuck full Of
style and tailored to perfection. 1t is
difficult to understand how so much real
goodness can be put into single suit of
clothes for such very small sum of
money.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04

Milwaukee BINDER and Binder Twine,-
Wooden and Iron Pumps.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-04

0SO Is ADLER'S price for a
wv pair of CASHMERE PAN
TALOONS-neat hair lines.
Actual value. So.