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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-02
Bovcotting in Ireland.

In these days, when men are sup
posed to have learned the lesson OF
Christianity, it is strange to discover
that barbaric practices still flourish In
some parts of Ireland-formerly the
Isle of Saints. But SO it is The tale
of oppression unfolded in the Dublin
law courts on Wednesday last regard
ing the doings Of the United Irish
League in County Leitrim is certain to
raise a feeling of disgust and abhor-
renee in the mind of every right-think-
ing man. The facts are simple. It
appears that a man named George
Hetherington in the year 1893 took
possession Of what is termed an evict-
ed farm. and when the new league
came into existence some time ago the
Drumkeerin branch of this organlza-
ton poured out the walls of it's wrath
upon him. According to the evidence,
Hetherington has been badly boycotted;
he has been unable to sell his cattle,
and bands of people have gone out to
intimidate him. Worst of all, when
the wife OF another victim was con-
fined, it was impossible to obtain a
nurse for her in consequence of the
resolutions that were passed at the
league meetings. In referring to this
circumstance, Justice Kenny, who
heard the case, said no one could fancy
a more barbaric tyranny than what
was here sought to be exercised. He
condemned the proceedings of the
league in County Leitrim as squalid,
malignant, villainous and mischievous,
and finally granted writ of attach
ment against four members of the body
referred to. The actions Of the league,
apart from their mischievouS nature,
are highly amusing. According to the
affidavits, the '1eaguers" occasionally
constitute themselves a court Of JUS
tice (0'' and infiict fines on those who
offend against their Laws. One man
is alleged to have been fined ten shil-
lings for selling a COW to a boycotted
person, while another is said to have
been mulcted in five shillings for speak
ing to another victim of the boycott.
And yet this is said to be a free coun-
try AS Justice Kenny very aptly re-
marked, How is a man to exercise the
ordinary liberties and freedoms of life
in a country where such things are
permitted to go on?" The proceedings
VI lie OIulIlheeiiu League, tHoueA GU
surd, are venomous. The object aimed
at is apparently to create another peri
cd of terrorism: but, so far, some Of
the 'leaguers" themselves appear to be
the most terror stricken now that the
heavy hand of the law has been laid
upon them Everything was abjectly
denied in the hope Of escaping the con-
sequences. But the Judge said "the
time had come to stop these villainous
proceedings in County Leitrim." and
now several of these despicable indi-
vidualS, who war even on suffering
women, will have time to ponder in
solitude on the error of their ways
Sligo, Ireland, Independent.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-02

lord of a town for the value of an OK
of high value; he shall heal the lord of
a province for the value of a chariot
and four; he shall heal the wife of the
master of a house for the value of a
she ass" And the Vendidad also adj
vises him about what kind of healer to
choose: IF several healers offer them
selves together, O Zoroaster, namely,
one who heals with the knife, one who
heals with herbs and one who heals
with the holy word, it is the last one
who will best drive away sickness from
the body of the faithful. ,-Allahabad
Pioneer Mail.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-02

like nor economical No private per-
son or corporation having business
divided into five branches would IAN
to have a general manager exercising
control over all. Hence the State COM
mission in Lunacy, though It adoeo
some additional expense, was ]ustlned
in theory, and now it has demonstrated
that in practice it is capable OF saving
the State more than it costs. Yester-
day the commission revised the salaries
of the officers and employees in the live
State hospitals and made large reduc-
tons. According to one report THESE
amount to $4,000, but another report
makes the saving amount to SAz,UUc
annually. This is in salaries alone. by
prescribing general rules and regula-
lions and requiring the different IN
situations to follow them, the State
commission ought to be able to make
additional important reductions In the
cost of operating this great system OF
asylums. which is one of the largest
expenses the State Government is
called on to- bear.
INDIA AND FAMINE.
Alameda Encinal: The periodical tale
Of famine and death from starvation
comes from India. The failure OF the
grain crop is the cause, and already
a million people have been given en-
ployment on relief works at wages that
just suffice to prevent death. 1t is
awful, inexcusable that in this grand
world, SO fruitful, so productive, with
enough for ALL things should be SO
unevenly distributed that thousands
die of starvation while others roll in
wealth. We suppose that in the next
world we shall be able to see the good
of such suffering, but must confess
that in this one we are utterly unable
to see the reason thereof.
NOT MODEST.
Marysville Appeal. There's certainly
no false modesty enveloping some Of
the leaders of the Filipino insurrection.
After deliberately refusing official posi-
lions under American control and aid
ing the rebels to the best Of their abil-
ity to resist our authority, they now
calmly announce that their sc-oalled
Government has collapsed and patroh-
izingly add that they are ready to as
sumo the duties of the offices they once
rejected. This is unquestlonably re-
IreSnlnS. ana yet Dill 4'Aee0''A, 49,
blushing Senator from Illinois, talks
about resigning his seat because mes
ashamed of his country. His proteses
appear to be actuated by very oppo-
site sentiment, it would seem.
THE NON-OFFENDERS.
Ukiah Republican-Press: 1t amuses
us to see some of our exchanges squirm
in an attempt to offend nobody. Inc
newspaper that can be published IN a
way to not offend anyone is 1ewei,
and the editor is entitled to pair OF
golden wings. Human nature is SO
constituted that some like scandal,
while others don't; some like to see 9TH
ers ripped up the back" others don't;
some like to have the truth told about
them, others don't: some like to take a
paper six or eight years and never miss
an issue nor pay a cent, and get mao
and stop their paper when they get a
statement of their account, others
don't. remarks an exchange. 1t is not
in the province. of newspaper 10
please every one, and the editor can
extract consolation from the fact that
the Lord himself failed to please every
body when on earth
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-02

the Spanish Indignantly rejected it, de-
clared it an insult to their honor and
sent the messenger back scurrying, with
a shot at his heels to hasten his de-
parture. n f3f~1ElsEkT
In other words they would have US
believe that lieutenant Gilmore bar
gained for his safety to have a lot of
Spanish arms turned over to the enemy
with which to prosecute war upon our
soldiers. If he did that thing he should
be disgraced. But rest assured he did
nothing of the kind. It is also related
that Gilmore and his men were lined
up by the insurgents for execution, but
that Aguinaldo interviewed and rescued
them. That is barely possible, but it
sounds very much like trumpet peal
for Aguinaldo, to gain favor for him
in American eyes. Gilmore and his
men were prisoners Of war and were
taken in warlike act. They were not
spies, and it is wholly unlikely that
they were condemned to be shot. The
insurgent commander very we'll knew
that such an act as that would mean
dire Ill for his men and himself if they
fell into our hands. He knew well
enough that such an execution would
brand and disgrace the insurgent cause
throughout the world and lose it what
ever little sympathy it may have
abroad. No. the insurgents are tricky
lot and capital sprinters, but their Gen
erals are not idiots,
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-02
The Savage Bachelor.

1.-THE Mohammedan religion" said
the Sweet Young Thing with purpose
of starting something, says every man
shall have four wives"
"Well,' retorted the Savage Bachelor,
what of it? Did you ever know of
religion from which the idea of penance
was absent ?"-Indianapo Journal.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-02
Death Of Romance.

"These sky-scraping flats have knock
ed the stuffing out OF romance" said
the young man.
Yes said the other young man,
"they have. Fancy serenading a girl
who lived in the fifth story with a brass
band and a aphone! indianapolis
Journal.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-02

Hes looking for wife," they said
to her pointeday.
"He would be an object OF greater
interest to me-" she replied, with Some
asperity, "if he were looking for a sim
gle -Harper's Bazaar.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-02
FIRE INSURANCE

THE AGENCY OF THE FOLLOW
ing fire insurance companies is now To-
Gated at 1925 Fourth street, near K:
National Fire Insurance Company.
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance.
Company.
Aetna Insurance Company.
North British and Mercantile Insurance.
Company f. H. MCKEE. Agent.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-02

Two battalions of our men in Panay
have driven the insurgents into the
mountains and captured their cannon
and large amount of supplies, our
loss being but two. One-third of the
island Is now cleared of insurgents and
the remainder will soon be under our
control. In Luzon the latest report is
that we have taken Bayombong. Within
three weeks we have taken by capture
over fifty pieces of modern artillery. We
have rescued to date some 700 Spanish
prisoners and a. number of our own
men who have been in rebel hands. In
Zamboanga the conditions continue sat-
1sfactory. Additional ordnance has
been surrendered to us there, the people
are friendly and the outlook is that we
will have smooth sailing in that sec
ton. Troops are to leave at once for
the south coast of Mindanao. where no
difficulty is anticipated, but where it is
necessary to maintain garrisons. Mac
Arthur, Lawton and Young are still
driving the insurgents in north Luzon
with success, though our troops are on
spare rations and some of them are
barefooted and ragged. Clearly things
in the Philippines look excellently well
for US and we may anticipate the early
day when instruction as an organiza-
ton will be crushed out.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-02
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Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature Is on
each box. 25c. FSa
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-02

The Beat Prescription for Malaria
and Fever is bottle Of Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic Il Is simply iron and quinine
Price. SO cents.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-02

All the talk in England, the press Of
the three nations, and over the cables,
about a possible Anglo-American-T eu-
tonic alliance is rubbish. The thing is
impossible, undesirable, called for Ivy
no necessity, and not in the natural
order of things. Mr.. Chamberlain has
spoken out of time, and out of har-
mony with the thought of his own peo
pie. England and Germany will form
no such alliance as is alleged, because
of the anti-Teutonic sentiment through
out the United Kingdom. AS for the
United States the idea of being third
party to any such compact is not en-
tertained. We have neither need nor
desire for any such coalition. When
it comes to the Chinese open door ques
ton we probably will be very glad to
have so powerful a State as Germany
holding with US that all treaty obliga-
lions in China must be preserved, and
that we shall have all the rights and
privileges of the most favored nation
If Germany harmonizes with England
on that point, if she supports what
will be surely the position of the United
States in that regard, we may be as
sured that China will not be further
dismembered, and that her independ-
ence not be lost. There may be, prob
ably is, good understanding" be-
tween England and Germany. The
Emperor's visit recently to England
bore ear-marks Of closer and more
friendly relations between the two Gov
ernments But the French are scarcely
warranted in their fear that any such
an alliance has been formed as will
prove hostile to them.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-02

There is no question at all about it
the English have met more than they
bargained for in the war with the
Beers. But at the same time it is
equally sure that the English troops
are holding their own well, have battled
with great gallantry, and that when
they are in sufficient number they will
not only drive the enemy from Natal
and the Orange Free State, but will
invade the Transvaal and overcome the
forces of President Kruger. We look
upon this as inevitable. Nor are we
prepared to say that it will not be the
result that will most benefit civiliza-
ton and advance the real cause of
freedom. 1t is by no means safe to
assume that because the Beers call
their Government republic that it is
one in fact From all that we can
learn about 1t, it appears to be rather
an oligarchy. There are two sides to
all questions between civilized nations
and we are not saying that the Beers
have not virtues in their defense. But
they chose the wage of battle when
wiser counsel appeared about to secure
adjustment. They must accept the YER
dict of war. With the cause the Eng
fish put up, and the force with which
they can back it, it is certain tina. they
must succeed. The hope is that when
they have whipped the Beers to a
peace. magnanimity and English gal
lantry for splendid foe will prevail,
and that the settlement between the
two States will not result in the degra-
dalton of the Beers, the complete de-
struction of their independence or loss
of integrity as State. We believe that
England will be merciful, and will prove
to the Beers not the oppressor, but a
helper to better things, a higher plane
Of civilization, and a broader concep-
ton Of liberty and liberation.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-02

outrage the more frequent by giving
them prominence that stimulates per-
petrators IN order to acquire notoriety.
Thus far these journalistic scavengers
and moral delinQuents have not replied
to the roasting given by the Idaho
court. Nor is it likely that any Of them
Will do SO. There Is one comfort in
this whole consideration, namely, that
among thinking and seif-respecting
people these sheets count for nothing
The thought of the great body of the
people is right concerning them. Even
large number of those who applaud
such Journalism for fear of 1t, in heart
desptse the methods employed.
Nevertheless it remains true that the
order of newspaper criticism and work
scarified by the Supreme Court is do
ing deadly injury, Is cultivating the
criminal element, debasing the tastes Of
youth, and corrupting the very hearth
circle OF the homes to which it is ad-
mitted. It is hourly making crime
popular, and respect for law, order and
justice unpopular. In short the order
OF newspaper conduct castigated by the
court, maintains a course which, il ap-
plled to its own property and rights.
would bring both to earth in chaos of
anarchy and unseated social security.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27
OLD SWEDES CHURCH.
How a Notice To Put Graves In Order Has
Attracted Attention = Sew Pews Have

How Notice To Put Graves In Order Has
Attracted Attention = Sew Pews Have
Arrived.
In preparing for the coming observ-
anco of tho 200th anniversary of the
dedication Of Old Swedes Church,
lotholders and those interested in
graves in the cemetery have been asked
to put them in order. The wording of
tho notice, which is printed in Every
Evening, suggests to some readers that
occupants Of the graves arc asked TO
put them in order, and this has caused
q deal OF jesting at the expense OF
Senior Warden John 8. .Grohe and
Junior Warden Charles NJ. Curtis.
The other day Bishop Coleman was
about to go to tho church when he
told Mr.. Curtis that he did not care
to go il he was to meet persons walking
around who had been summoned from
their graves by tho advertisement.
Speaking with reference to the
language of the notice, Mr.. Curtis de
clared that careful reading will show
that il is absolutely accurate and car
be misconstrued only by the careless
and uniformed reader. IL, however
tho apparent error has resulted il
calling wider attention to the motto,
and caused the request to be heedet
by somebody living or dead, he j
quite content to bear any criticism o
the wording, and suggests that oil per
cons who inserted the notice in thei
scrapbooks also paste this explanation
there.
The new pews of white wood hay
arrived and are being put up. In styl
and arrangement they are an exact re
production of the original pews. The
have doors, with hinges, the butts c
which are handmade. Wood floor
laid under the pews. The main aisle
will show the original bricks whic
have not even been relsid.
Arrangements are being perfecte
|. for the services on Trinity Sunday
May 2sth, and it is probable tina
there will be services on other days
, the Trinity Sunday octave
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27
MORE BIG GAME IN THE NET.
Former District Attorney OF ',.a,,
Arrested In Copnaclion WI" '"'
t,ountertstting Scheme. -

Formor District Attorney oil fh.i""' "I..
..-..,.a An connection Win tue GREAT
COMMUNICATING Scheme. :, =, mn
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. April "a. Inc
biggest sensation thus far IN me noW
famous Jacobs. Kendig- Taylor breqeii
count.rfoitipe case occurred To-Day
when Former United States District
Attorney Ellery p. Ingham was piaee,ai
under arrest. He is charged, IL Is saio
with attempted bribery.
The arrest was made in lngham 8
office at IL. so O'Clock this morning ny
Chief Wilkie Of the Secret Service.
Ingham's law partner, OK Assistant
limited States District Attorney Harvey
X. hewitt was arrested last week on
the same charge.
Mr.. Inpham was taken before Com
missioner Edmunds. He waived hear,
| inc and bail was entered in the sum oil
ana. 600 for a hearing on Thursday
morning. The commissioner announced
that Mr.. Newitt's hearing, which i:
| called for tomorrow, will be postponed
until Thursday, when both lawyers
will be arraigned. District Attorneii
Beck said the evidence against poti
defendants is practically the same.
| Mr.. 1ngham made a statement im
| mediately after his hearing, saying
II am absolutely innocent OF TN
| charge preferred against me, l nav
never done anything unbecoming u,
honorable lawyer and gentleman; ! as'
that the public generally suspend judg
ment until have had an opportunit:
to be heard.n Mr.. Ingham is proml
nent in Republican politics and wa
appointed district attorney by Presi
dent Harrison.
The affidavit accompanying the war
rant charges Mr.. lngham and M
hewitt with conspiring to promise
offer and give tho sum of $1,000 |
monthly payments Of $500 each, I
William j. McManus of Philadelphif
secret service officer, who was worl
ing IN the case against the four me
charged with counterfeiting revenu
stamps and the s1oo silver certificates
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

The Chicago Electric Wire Co. Turning Out
Hose in Great Quantities

One of the busiest plants in this city
at the present time is that of the Chi.
cago Electric Wire CO., Henry B.
Cobb, manager. The plant is running
to its fullest capacity, one shipment
being made a few days ago of 100, 600
feet of rubber hose, which is but o
portion OF the 1,o00,000 feet order of
William II. Salisbury of Chicago,
Ill. The smallest order accepted by
the. firm is for $1,000 feet. This
amount is often purchased by jobbers
and then is retaiied in smaller lots.
The output Of the works is 1900 feet
per day.
The firm has received within a few
days orders for l,000,000 feet for firms
in Philadelphia, Boston and the East.
Tho hose is 15 to ~ inches in
diameter, the latter size being the
largest made by the firm. To make
larger sizes will require new machinery,
which is now contemplated by Mr..
| Cobb.
The manufacture Of this hose is
totally different from any other in the
world, and has the demand of the
market.
Harry z. Cobb is the superintendent
of the manufacturing department of the
company and has exclusive charge oil
the manufacture Of the hose.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

At an early hour on Friday m9rV
thieves entered the residence OF
liam Armstrong at Prico's Statlou,
secured an overcoat which hf, .
strong had purchased in this elM
week. They wero apparently l 5ai
ened by this barking Of . sm'll w =
tho kitchen. The mon afterMa,lu51, r'
to tho residence of Edward Wo9HN,
where they gained an entrance y ~
ing off one of the shutters ana eh .l
the parlor windows. The mon ".
candle and set it upon the ri
board. An alarm clock rang ut q II;
and tho men apparently were a. I'm IN
ened off. Tho men secured noun"
far MS can be learned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

As May LIST has been declared
holiday for the celebration of Admlh
Dewey's great victory on that day on
year ago at Manila, the Philadelplllll
Inquirer will issue a great Mania
number dedicated to Admiral DeEsgI
on next Sunday, April S0th. Ihn
issue will be especially designed
commemorate this unparalleled naN
victory, and will be filled with illns
trations and special articles which y
appropriate to the occasion. The gr'a
colored section will be almost 81
clusively devoted to tho reprodrctiio]
Of paintings and photographs shown
Dewey's ships in peace and in Va]
while other pictures will graphical
show the great battle of Manila Is \
really was. In addition to this thel
will be presented free with every ,copq
as special art supplement, many
some portrait in colors of the greats]
hero of the war, Admiral GeO'1
| Dewey,