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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-11-07
ON The EVE or THE
POLITICAL BATTLE.
CONTINUED from First Page,

the election in Pennsylvania, but not
withstanding this and the fact that
the rival candidates for States Treas
urer, Lieutenant Colonel G. E. Barnett
Republican, and William T. Creasey,
Democrat, have led parties of spell
binders" into nearly every county, the
usual off year apathy appears to exist,
and the leaders of both parties have
little hope of getting out large vote
There are rumors from various sec
TOMS of the State that the insurgents,
as the anti-Quay Republicans are called,
will vote the Democratic ticket. but
the Republican State Chairman conf
IDENTIFY claims upward of 100000 plural
ity for his candidate. The Democratic
State leaders claim they will win II
the efforts to prevent fraudulent voting
in Philadelphia are successful.
IN NEW JERSEY.
NEW YORK, Nov 6.-At Republican
headquarters in Newark, N. j.. the
leaders all expressed confidence as to
the outcome of the election tomorrow
in New Jersey. 1t was stated that the
Republicans were sure to control both
branches of the New Jersey Legisla-
ture, although they may lose one or
two Senators, but there was good
chance Of gaining two or three As
semblymen. The Senators to be elect
ed tomorrow will have a vote for Unit
ed States Senator to succeed Sewell in
1901.
IN VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND (Va.), Nov. 6.-The ele.-
ton in Virginia tomorrow is for a full
House of Delegates and half the Sen
ate. The General Assembly in turn
elects a United States Senator to sue
coed Senator Martin. and what are
known as Capitol officers. The candi-
dates for Senator are Senator Martin
and Governor Taylor.
IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
SIOUX FALLS Is. d., Nov. o.
Chairman c. N Herrid of the ReDub-
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-11-07
Plaid Showing
This Week.

There is gathering here Of the clans in Scotch,
English and golf plaids gathering such as is sell
dom seen. See the interior display. The large
show window contains only few Of cur best plaid
dress goods.
Reversible plaid backs
Large shawl plaids.
Rich two toned plaids
Latest golf effects.
By stylish plaid goods we do not necessarily
mean high priced goods for the right styles, the
proper colorings the correct ideas, seem to have
crept into our soc plaids effectively they APP
pear in similar goods priced at other stores at ST.
yard Make your Winter skirt and waist selections
here, and make them now while the stock is SO full
OF good things.
Prices, SOC to ST Yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-11-07
ADMIRAL DEWEY.
Accompanies His Fiance on {
Shopping Tour.


NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-Admiral Dew
esq accompanied Mrs. Mildred Hazen
to whom he is engaged to be mar
ried, on a shopping tour to-day. While
walking on Fifth avenue the Admiral
saw little boy in charge Of a nurse
with an Admiral's flag in his hands.
Hello" said the Admiral; Il cannot
pass that flag"
He shook the little fellow by the
hand, and chatted with him for a few
minutes.
The Admiral and Mrs. Hazen walked
to the Dewey arch. Here the Admiral
pointed out the figures to Mrs. Hazen
and explained their significance. The
Admiral was recognized, and a crowd
collected. He was saluted by mum
Der Of persons, and bowed pleasantly
in return to their salutations.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-11-07
VICE PRESIDENT HOBART.
Spent a Fairly Comfortable Day
Sleeping Most Of the Time.

PATERSON IN. j., Nov. 6.-The
condition Of Vice President Hobart is
but little changed He spent fairly
comfortable Day, and slept a good part
Of the time.
DR.. Newton was asked what he
thought Of the chances of Mr.. Hobart
to survive during the week, and said
that it was impossible to make even an
Intelligent guess, as his patient was
liable to die at almost any minute,
and might survive for several weeks,
although his recovery was impossible
Midnight-No change is reported IN
the condition of the Vice President
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-11-07
Strike In WISCONSIN.

MENASHA (Wis.), Nov. 6.-The
Menasha Woodenware Company. en-
ploying ]. 200 men, shut down to-day as
the result of strike OF twenty-eight
lathe men over a disagreement con-
corning wages. The plant was closed
pending a settlement.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-11-07
Only Five Cents Per Pound

For fine white, dry granulated cane
sugar. Fresh fancy creamery butter
at so cents roll at the Pacific Market,
J, near Eighth.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-11-07
ORIENTAL ADvICEs.
An Understanding Arrived at Be
tween Japan, China and Corea.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6.-The AS
ISOLATED Press correspondent at Yoko-
hama sends the following per steamer
Doric under date of October 21st:
Judging from the tone of the native
press in comment upon the Masampho
affair, it would not be at all difficult
just now to arouse against Russia the
latent war spirit which has been gath
ering force and depth ever since the
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-11-07
An Elevator Accident.

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 6.--About 4 p
m. one Of the passenger elevators in
the Phoenix building fell four stories.
seriously injuring eight or ten persons.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-11-07

PARIS, Nov. 6.-Major Count Ester
hazy, the reputed author Of the
bordereau which brought about the
conviction of Captain Alfred Dreyfus
on the charge of treason, was SEN
fenced to-day by default on his cousin
Christians charge of swindling to three
years imprisonment and to pay nne
of 80 francs He was also ordered to
refund the 81, 600 francs claimed by
Christian.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-11-07
Fistic Contests.

NEW YORK, Nov 6.-At the Her
cules Athletic Club, Brooklyn, tonight,
Martin McCue got the decision over
Oscar Gardner at the end Of the twen-
ty-fifth round
LONDON, Nov. 6.-At the National
Sporting Club this evening Pat Daily.
the American, beat Tom Woodley OF
London on points In a fifteen round
contest
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-11-07
Have Your Child's
Head Examined.

AAOQO kAQ1l1lllCOe
You may think your childs head too shapely
to have bumps, but you might just as well have it
examined Professor Matthews, the phrenologst,
in the Furniture Department downstairs will be
pleased to ebhge you. His services are tree
Mems Trousers, $3.50. 8ainda
We have just received several new lines OF
mems heavy weight worsted trousers, in neat
stripes suitable for Fall and Winter wear. Some of
these garments have the stylish narrow legs, while
others are cut medium wide. Price, $3.50.
Golf Waists for Boys.
There is nothing nicer for boys than golf
waists. They more comfortable than shirts, re-
quire less attention, and permit the wearing OF any
style collar Sizes 8 to IA. soc.
Boys Cape Mackintoshes,
81. so and s..
Neat, durable cape mackntoshes, sizes 26 to
"a chest $3.50.
Heavyweight mackntoshes, with all wool sur
face and all seams sewed cemented and strapped 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-02
Owls in n Church SDire,
From the Waco Telephone

For some time tho citizens who reside in
tho vicinity of the Tenth Street Methodist
Church. situated at the corner Of Brazos
strange and peculiar noise, which seemed
to emanate from the Spire of the church.
AS time wore the noise and ANNOYANCE
grew worse. The police department was
notified to make An investigation and as
certain what was the matter but no atten-
ton was paid to the matter until yester-
day when Mr. j. H. Hill. the proprietor of
the Austin House, which Is located diago>
nally across the street, decided to investi-
gate the matter, and for that purpose he
secured the services of a negro named Jim
Piper who lives on the opposite corner
Piper cautiously climbed up the cupOia Of
the church, and to his amazement and sur
prise he discovered that he had fallen into
nest of about a dozen large owls of a
peculiar and strange variety. The place
was rather dark and Piper made a lunge
and the inhabitants showed fight, but he
was determined. ard after two or three
unsuccessful attempts. he succeeded in cap
turing a couple of the owls. He descended
with them and they were placed in a cage
and he again went up into the dome and
captured two more.
These birds seem to be of strange spe-
cies and very closely resemble a monkey.
in fact, they have almost perfect mon.
key face. They are regular curiosity
Mr. Hill was seen and he stated that
these owls have been there for at least
that the neighborhood has been treated TO
by these nocturnal birds
They are rather large and are decked
with most beautiful plumage and are
attracting much attention. They measure
about three feet with outstretched wings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-02

amusement The afternoon passed rapidly
and pleasantly away. At first we made an
attempt to follow the rules. but this re-
suited in prolonged argument, keeping the
players idle. We gave 1t up and simply
amused ourselves. The sun had set when
Carrie and 1 got into a game composed OF
oul immediate neighbors.
Ed Dennison. big and strong, but utterly
devoid of all knowledge of the game,
swung his mallet round his head, and,
shouting. Bet we 1 can knock FER clean
over that birch saplln',' he hit the ball
fairly and lifted it-not quite over the tree,
but through it's upper branches. 1t was
good shot Everybody said While
many watched the ball as 1T went skyrock-
citing through the air, and others ran after
it. Ed. leaning on the handle of his mallet.
posed as the center of admiring circle.
From where l stood l saw the ball drop
perpendicularly into the very center of
little clump of scrub oaks. The others lost
sight of it in the rapidly gathering gloom.
/ ran after It. The clump did not cover a
place twenty feet square, and though it
was rather dark in there. I ought to have
had difficulty in finding the gaudily
painted ,croquet ball. / ran directly to the
spot where it fell, and searched in circles
from there.
Not finding it, I returned, and, getting
fully every inch of the ground.
Meanwhile. others were searching out
side. Failing to find it, we procured lam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-02
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

justice Thomas Mccain within twenty
TOUR hours has Joined in holy bonds of we'd
lock Joseph Hartman and his son Adam
TO the two Bordee sisters, Katie and Gertie.
An interesting complication of relation
ships thus arises. OF course. Gertie, who
married the father. Joseph Hartman. will
be both stepmother and slster-in-law to the
son. Adam Hartman. Hence if Adam and
his wife have any children Gertie will he
grandmother to her nephews and nieces
but Katie. the sons wife. will be aunt to
her father-in-law's children, and Adam
will have. to be an uncle to his own half
brothers and sisters. The children of the
father will be auntS and uncles and cousins
to the children of the son. The wife of the
father becomes her own sisters mother-fn-
law and father and son become brothers.
in-laW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-02


Prof. Eastman J. Clarke, with a party
of students from Connecticut. has lust re-
turned from long trip after natural his
tory specimens in the Maine woods. Two
weeks ago while on the fseadwatets of the
Aliagash. he says, he found family OF
downy woodpeckers which seemed to be
endowed with more intelligence than falls
to the lot of the average bird. Woodpeck-
erS feed upon worms that burre~ into
trees As an active borer makes a gallery
three or four feet long in a single season.
the woodpecker Is often obiked to make
many punctures in order to get at its
prey The family of birds which came un-
der Prof. C1arke's eye has adopted a labor
saving device, which has proved of great
service The rankest plant that grows
in the Maine woods is the Indian poke. the
berries of which are charged with an al
katine juice that is very offensive to all
animal life. According to Prof. Clarke. the
Allagash woodpeckers, having opened up
a gallery made by borer. drops pekeber-
ries in the office. The berries give cut such
an odor that the grubS are forced to come
outside for fresh air. and the woodpeckea
does the rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-02
A Railroad Story.

When it swerved-ever so little-she laid
her ears back. stretched her neck and went
for that gap with speed and vim. Several
times / had to shout to the fellow ahead to
turn out to avoid a general spill. Carrie
enjoyed it hugely, laughing and shouting
to those we passed. She had more fear
of consequences than Kate herself, but l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-02

From the Detroit Journal
Il suppose you were touched when your
wife save You thai I'D easy cssir:'
''Of ceurse! How elae SO you IMAGINE
my wife could come BY $50?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-02

British tourist declares that For per-
sons who are in no hurry Portuguese rail-
way trains delightful They stop often
and long enough to give opportunity not
only for seeing the scenery, but for betan-
iRing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-02
CHAPTER v.

Kate and | Are Well Groomed-Off to the
Pfcn:c-A Delightful Day-Croquet-The
Lost Ball
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-12

success: a cable between France and Nova Scotia
was laid in 1862. and another from Suez 10 bombay
India In 1871 n cable line laid along the east
coast OF Asia 10 connect with land lines already
constructed across Siberia and Russia. These land
lines had been built shortly after the failure OF
the first Atlantic cable experiment. I'm the hope OF
connecting Europe and America by way OF Siberia.
Hehring Straits. Alaska. British America and the
United States hut that plan becoming unnecessary
after tho success OF the 1866 cable experiments the
land line across Russia and Siberia was utilized
10 connect cable system on the eastern shore OF
Asia with the land ana cable systems OF Europe
and America. In 1873 South America was connected
by cable with the United States and thence with
Europe. IN 1873 cables laid along the coast OF
Africa. connecting rs important points with Europe
and America: in 1850 cables were laid across the
Gulf OF Mexico and along the western coast Of
South America and connected by overland line
across the Isthmus Of Panama.
The Invasion OF the Pacific has been already
begun by the construction OF lines extending from
and 500 miles uDrthea stWard 20 NewCa edOnia. but
leaving the Pacific the great body OF water
which has not yet been completely spanned By
submarine telegraph wires. This, II Is believed j.
now practicable. since the distance between the four
landing places now under the control OF the United
States. Hawaii. Wake Island Guam and the Philip
pines Is In each less than that through which
submarine cables are being daily operated be-
tween France and the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-12
SPANISH WAR VETERANS BARRED.
THEY CANNOT BE PREFERRED IN THE CIVIL
SERVICE LIKE CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS

THEY CANNOT BE PREFERRED IN THE CIVIL
SERVICE LIKE CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS
Albany. March n-Chief Examiner Charles 3.
Fowler and Secretary Clarence b. Ang.e. OF tho
State Civil Service Commission. Join in report
on the operations OF the State civil Service law.
which is In part follows.
II has been suggested that an at,emp; might Re
made 10 give 10 veterans OF the late spanish war
slm,Iar 70 those now held by veterans Of the Civil
War. 1t is competent for the LEGISLATURE 10 pre-.
scribe any rule Il may choose limiting the power %
removal OF such persons after they are appointed.
but any preference for them would be unconstl,u-
that veterans OF the late civil War shall have
preference in appointment or promotion over an
other persons and II furiher proEiass that eAanl-
nations far practicable. shall - compeutiNe
1t would seem clear and me Court OF appea,s nas
indicated. that the preference gwen 70 geeernns
IN the Constitution is absolute and conclusive ana
n rir@S and no examination would be truly
competitive regards others which gave any
preference 70 class above another
our experience has convinced Us that there IS no
subordinate position IN the state service which
petition in accordance with the provisions OF the
Constitution. There are. OF course. eNceptions 70
cases OF particular individuals. and each should
be decided on It's own merits without being n
authorized deputies OF certain officers, most Of the
positions now exempt rom IN shog' rs
exemption OF confidential examiners IN the depart
he necessary 10 have certain examiners exempt.
bu. IL is certainly not necessary 20 have all The
emnloycs OF these departments exempted under
the designation OF confidential examiners as practi-
cally exists now Every case OF an exemption OF
conndenfial clerk stenographer should be In
vesfigated as 10 It's necessity and propriety Tho
clerical positions in the Military Department ought
"a he Included I'm any complete classification. Those
nersons do not perform military service. and they
are a part OF the civil Service .
az II, would also be perfectly practicable 10 hold
nroper examinations and provide lists OF candi-
datss for employment In the subordinate positions
Go Ne legislature The examinations now con-
dncted are ia most cases extremely practical IN
W. rac,er and IL IL possible to satisfactorily I'll
many postions through examinations which could
NOT be formerly 50 filled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-12
TO SECURE BETTER SEEDS.
AN IMPORTANT CHANGE IN THE AGRICU1-
TtRAL DEPARTMENTS POLICY.

4 "
WASHINGTON March Il (SpeciaD.-A slight but I'm
nortant change has been made by the Agricultural
DEPARTMENT in its policy relative 70 the procure
mont Of seeds for free Congressional distribution
Heretofore the contracts for the many IONS OF
Goods required have been let In the fall for delivery
In tho ensuing winter. The standard OF purity IN
the seeds and germinatiye qualities Is fixed e1-
tre,neiy high by the Department and In many cases
. IS difficult for the contractor 20 secure seeds OF
certain kinds In sufficient quantity 10 meet the
wants % the Department. II must be done by SUB
contracts and purchases so that the contractor Is
not ALWAYS certain &c 20 the quality OF the SEEDS
furnished and IS himself liable TO loss. the Govern
rrant holding him responsible and making a draw
lack - the seed does not prove up TO the standard
Secretary Wilson now proposes 10 Jet contracts
vear ahead so that the contracting hrm can make
,roner ARRANGEMENTS and grow the seeds II fur
,,st es This method Is obviously advant ageous
j. allows the contractor TO hid closer. as he knows
inst what the seeds are likely 70 cost him. there
can be no cornering the market on certain seeds
which he is obliged 10 furnish under his contract.
and IT, the seeds DO not come mp 10 the standard
promised ne is directly responsible. i also gives
annie fine for seed-testing and prompt delivery.
While good deal OF fun is made over Uncle
Sans free seeds and the great mass % seeds sent
ont by congressman serve no purpose or expert
rncnt such as the free distribution OF the Agricul-
tural Department originally contemplated. the
methods Of distribution Within the last two years
have beer greatly improved The country has been
divided up into life zones. and seeds sent out
with reference 70 their adaptabty 10 certain Sec
lions Years ago they were sent out indiscrim-
inately and many seeds were planted In regions
where II was worse than waste OF time for the
farmer 20 attempt TO raise them.
There are now two great divisions OF seed dis
tribltion by Secretary Wilson's Department. The
larger and less important Is the Congressional dis
tri5ution. where IONS and tons Of old and tried
sorts are given away 10 farmers through members
80 Congress The smaller and far more important
Gjstrihntion consists in sending out 10 experiment
stations AMI practical farmer eXperimenters rare
r-a.1f 10 seeds
tries which II is desired 70 test with a view 20
finding new species and varieties which VIII pro-
4, cn rlants an Improvement over the crops now
grown IN these localities. The agents Of the De-
partment all over the world are constantly sending
In strange seeds FOR trial in the United states
MANY OF The most valuable plants now grown In
the country have originated In this manner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-12
THE FYITPTNOS AT DRILL.
From The Omaha Bee

From The Omaha Bee.
The characteristics OF the yellow battalions pitted
against the American troops IN and about Manila
are enteriainngly sketched by soldier or me an
Cavalry. stationed at the seat OF war. lie accl-
dantallv strayed among them before the Americans
and Fillp'nos came together In battle array Dut
friction existed between the outposts or the Two
armies IL found a big crowd OF natives from the
civ writes the soldier. who were watching some
nina or procession This. as II neared, proved 10
be- Two hundred or three hundred OF Aeulnaldo.s
ar,,, rortdint under arms. Ny feelings were some
NM iuiNad as I discovered myself In sucn sur,
prlslng minority was among an QUO tNo 'nous, ,1
fi,I,,s INT the white-shirtcd rascals crowded
aho; me and grinnine. said. 'Amercano-Filipino
"',,,t,r9' and laid their two forehngers sldr by
an Us ,k.n Of our fast friendship | thought Il
wise 10 agree with them ,A. ~, l.,
"Thc marching soldiers we're a sight Inc , Only
up,,,"tons For the rest they wore AL manner %
Ehate from old ycllow-pith helmets to broad
i',fr,rned straw and ragged felt hafs Their coats
n,I ehlr,s and trousers We're as different as could
he Thrv wsrr alike again IN their spreading. black
f.et The noise they made as they stamped the
erotnd marking time WAS quite Ike booted regi-
mont They were withal a very serious-lookng
crowd-nostly all boys marching - the monotonous
soueak OF a half- breed hfe They paraded In col
umn OF fours up and down the road three times.
and then went out again TO the bush where they
game from.