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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03

Ssrs to aay IN ThO suits the s14g as
The archives OF California are scattered through
the charge OF local custodans.
MANY RECORDS SAVED.
The Commissioners Court of Bexar County.
Tex recently acquired a great mass OF records
eating between 100000 and 100000 pages. These
verslty OF Texas; are Of great importance for the
early history of the State and its relations 70
Louisiana while that region was under French con-
troll and later TO the United States,
The public records in the possession OF the state
stroyed the State Capitol building at least once
since 1s4. Many OF the most important printed tinted
ard Libraries sat at New orleans iG N 's s anu
The records Of Florida, Alabama. Mississippi,
Louisiana and Texas contain large quantities Of
French and Spanish papers, few OF which have yet
been Translated. and most Of which exist only in
manuscript.
In publishing State records particularly those Of
earlier date while considerable sums OF money
have been expended, the results have not been all
shows that the work has been carried on under
the most diverse theories as TO the way in which
Some important early records, for example. have
been published In summary or extract only al
learned. forecast the future sufficiently to tell
vestigators will need to us. The records of North
carolina now IN course OF publication, and likely
10 extend TO nearly twenty volumes are thus far
without either table Of contents index. and.
although a comprehensive index the series is
promised the volumes thus far published are prac-
ucaly useless until the index volume shall appear
some EDITORS nave assumed 10 H3dernlIe the
to be errors in the text; others have printed the
documents verbatim, even 70 the extent of repro
ducing the archaic topograp ply Some have equipped
their editions with valuable notes thus greatly
facilitating their use; others have provided no
helps OF any kind, but have left the reader TO
work his way through the difficulties as best he
could. Records in languages other than English
have sometimes been reprinted in translation, IN
accompanied by reprint of the original by which
the accuracy Of the translation could be tested. In
numerous cases reprints, otherwise of the utmost
usefulness have been issued without the seal Of
official Authorization, and consequently not
free from question when introduced in court pro-
ceedngs
The committee do not, Of course assume that the
United States exercise any direct authority
over the custody or publication of State records.
do they feel that any wholesale publication Of
State records by the United States would be ad-
Visable. The committee confident, however
that TO give National sanction to such under
taking is here proposed would be the surest
way secure the cooperation of custodians and
archivtsts in every State, and that IT would con-
tribute powerfully to substitute order and system
for the confusion and lack Of unity which now
prevail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03

taking time by the forelock and laying in their
share Of the stock in sight, even at the advanced
prices, which much in excess of those a
year ago. The latest quotations received by the
Bureau of Statistics show the price Of cotton N
New York to be 9.31 cents on Nay % and on April
20 13 cents while the figures for one year earlier
were ga cents for May 90 1899, and SIS cents Tor
April 10 1898 increase Of 90 per cent during the
twelve months
This brings the price Of cotton to a higher figure
aVera ge price pound year 1881 So cents,
in 1899 50 cents, and since that date has ranged
downward. being in 1898 80 cents, and IN 1898 oS
cents Meantime prices of cotton goods nave peeI
CorrespOndinEly reduced. standard sheetln8s, Whch
1891 GS cents yard falling to A. cents IN
1898 and 81 cents IN 1893 while standard prints,
which were in 1881 SO cents IN 1878 and
p cents in 1888 and printing cloths, which were S3
cents q yard 1898 cents yard IN 1888, and
26 cents in 1859. The recent advance or more than
Der the price of cotton used III manu-
facturina, coupled with the advance IN wages -
already making itself apparent In the price or cot
ton cloths. the average export price or uncoIoreQ
cotton cloth in March 1900, being Of cents a ara.
AGAINST Al cents in March 1899 and that OF coored
cloth 60 cents yard II March, EH1, against
cents in March, 1893
The effect of tins sharp advance in price or cot
ton and consequently OF cotton cloths Is percspf-
Bile in the export trade in cotton goods EXporta-
lions cotton cloth in April, 1900. were but IbSS
yards against ,75 SS7 yards i'll April, 1893, and the
Iota. expectation Of cotton manufactures was but
q 6l4 SD in value against S1,9u5u in April, 1893.
though for the ten months OF the fiscal year the
exports exceeded in value those or any correspond
ing period being $50 52 2+6 against $l89S6 800 IN the
same months OF fiscal year 1893, and SIS Sol a3
in the corresponding months OF the hzca year, 1883
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03
COTTON EXPORTS AND PRICES.
THE FORMER ALMOST DOUBLE THOSE OF
LAST YEAR-PRICEs FIFTY PER
CENT HIGHER

Washington, June (speciaD.-Europe is anxious
~ reaching out for whatever remains Of last years
cotton crop in the United States. The expectation
Of cotton in April 1900 the details of which have
Just been completed by the Treasury Bureau Of
Statistics, amounted 264 O44 318 pounds against
1874 1877 1928 pounds in April of last year and the value
to s24 6S407s. against So 097 In April year
while the average price per pound in April 1900 was
9.3 cents and in April, 1899 6.5 cents. increase
Of about 90 per cent. The United Kingdom increased
her importation Of American cotton from 5000 900
pounds in April 1899. 10 80 900 900 in April, 19OO
France from 100000 pounds in April 1899 TO 1900
600 in April 1900; Germany, from 1850 600 pounds in
April 1898 to nearly IS. 900 900 in April. 1900, and
other European countries from 100000 pounds in
April 1893, 64,0N0000 in April, 1900 Japan, which
had been busy in the earlier part OF the year
tanning her supply, did not take much in April,
1900, in April 1899 the figures being in April
1899 49, 707.64S pounds and in April 1900 1885,, 573
pounds. During the ten months ending with April
however, Japan took 1858. 547 pounds against H.
801 IN the corresponding months Of the preceding
fiscal year, while England had during the ten
months taken but 1852 $50 lib pounds against 1707
242 1852 pounds in the corresponding months last
year the total for the other European countries in
1900 being about equal to that of the correspond
ing months of 1899. 80
Meantime the American manufacturers ara also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03

American character OF point OF view, and with
the best intentions IN the world. he rnisinter-
preted the attitude Of people toward him. and
made mistakes that viii never be forgiven
His successor. on the contrary. IN whom are
united the most lovable qualities of the Latin
race. IS fuu OF tact and possesses a knowledge
that prevents him from offending against the
traditions OF those among whom he lives. The
infinite pains. TOO. that he takes in small mat
tiers his never failing amiability and unselhsh-
ness endea- him both 10 the people Of his own
Church and those Of other corumunions who
have the privilege Of knowing him
THE NONsIGNOR'S GENEROSITY
His good nature was shown about year ago
by an incident so trivial IL escaped general no
tee The daughter Of one Of his servants was
about 20 be married, and nothing would do the
brtde-eIect but that the Archbishop should tie
The nup-iaI knot. The father. IN awe OF his
patrons high Office. feared TO put the request
but the daughter, with the buoyancy Of youth
and ineXperience, boldly II blushingly asked the
POpe's LeEate 10 perform the ceremony. Her
request was cheer1ULIy acceded TO, but involved
sigLpr had no license from the local authorities
which Is necessary in the District, to celebrate
the marriage ceremony. He was not deferred
however, from carrying out his promise and
went 10 the trouble Of securing a license to
marry the daughter Of one Of his employees to the
nan Of her choice.
under Cardinal Sepiacci OF the Angelica being
ordained as a priest March 4. 1871. He is a
member Of the Order Of St. Augustine TO which
his brother Cardinal MartinelI, who donned
the habit IN 1863. also belonged. Shortly be-
fore his ordination, the NOnsignor lived for some
years II the Augustine community in Ireland,
where he became familiar with the English Ian
guage as IT is spoken by our Irish cousins, and
his accent still suggests slight brOgue-
n 1883 Archbishop Martineln was elected 70
the post ~ Prior General Of his order, and in
1895 was confirmed IN this Office for q term Of
twelve years. T - doubtful II any one among
the Augustnes is more popular or more widely
loved. and none surely have more potent in
fus-ce
The Archbishop has taken q determined stand
regarding politics. He VIII have nothing what
ever 70 DO with them. 7 shall regard my duty
u the Church and 10 the American people as
Christians paramount TO everything else The
Church viii have nothing 70 do with politics
said the Apostolic Delegate shortly after his
arrival in this country, determination to which
he has strictly adhered, although the tempta-
ton 70 one who could exert so great an innu-
cree. 70 exceed his churchIy functions and lend
q helping hand where his sympathies are en-
listed must be great.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03

In 1894 military records IN the various execu-
tive departments relating TO the field Of operations
during the Revolutionary War and the War OF
1872 were ordered be transferred 10 the custody
of the Secretary OF War and the indexing Of these
Invaluable papers has since been successfully car
RED through. BY the zarnS act the Secretary or
State directed TO cause the Revolutionary
archives IN his department 10 be examined and to
report TO Congress what portions Of them were
worthy Of publication. the number OF printed vol
unes they would make and the estimated cost Of
editing and publishing the same. In response TO
this direction the Secretary Of State recommended
that the documents in question be printed IN fifty
volumes, and estimated the cost at SOO,750.
Congress has, however, done nothing so far TO
authorize this publication. Mr.. Stokes's bill pro-
poses have the American Historical Association
a body incorporated by Congress-investigate the
character and condition Of the archives now in
possession of the United States and OF the various
States and Territories. For defraytng the neces-
sary expenses involved in such investigation, the
bill appropriates the OF s. 900 Tt is further
provided that member OF the American His
toricaI Association shall receive any compensation
for his services in connection with the said tnvestt
CATION and report other than the reimbursement Of
necessary expenses, including clerical assistance
actually incurred.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03
CARE OF PUBLIC ARCHIVES
AN EFFORT TO PRESERVE THEM AND
MAKE THEM AVAILABLE FOR USE

Washington June (Special)-1t is to be hoped
that Congress viii find time pass, before he
present session ends, the Stokes bill, Just reporter
from the House Committee the Library which
aims TO preserve and make accessible Tor use ana
study the neglected archives Of the United states
and Of many Of the States and Territories FOR
several years efforts have been made TO induce
Congress to take steps to collect edit, pup
lish otherwise perpetuate the public records-of
historical interest and value-now held II
State, National or private custody. In 1887 q COM
mission. composed OF the Secretary Of State, the
Librarian OF Congress and the Secretary Of the
Smithsonian Institution. and their successors N
office appointed and directed TO report TO Con-
gress the character Of the historical and other
manuscripts belonging the National Government
ana the method and policy be pursued IN edit
ing and publishing the same, any OF them 1t
does not appear. however, that this commission
ever met. and the report contemplated by Con-
gress was. in consequence, never submitted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03
"A POPULAR ALLOCATE.
ARCHBISHOP MARTINELLI MAN OF
RARE CHARM AND TACT

NFsr+fneIli is stin IN the West, whittier he went
early in May with his secretary OF legation
DR. Rocker 70 give the pallium 10 the new
Archbishop Of Oregon. Alexander Christy. who
begged TO receive II from the Ablegate's own
hands. So does the popularity OF this genial
rrelate extend from ocean TO ocean. and yet he
lives al The Papal Legation here a most re-
tired life the life Of a monastic. effacing him
SELF whenever possible. But on the rare &C.
casions when he does come IN contact with peo-
ME he Is as responsive and agreeable as man
% the world
Nonsignor AIartinelH was sent 10 the Auert-
can capital IN 1896, and his popularity is en-
phas!zed by the unpopularity Of his predecessor,
Cardinal Satolli, who seemed. with all his
cleveruess. (and he was most erudite man and
profound thinker, never quite 70 understand the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03
SALTADOR'S NEW MINISTER.
SENIOR zALDTvAR SAYS HIS COUNTRY IS
PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS.

PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS.
Washington. June Rafael ZaIdivar. the new
Minister 70 this country from Salvador has ar
rived z Washington and mas been presented TO
Secretary Hay ar the State Department He was
accompanied 20 the Department and introduced 10
ne Secretary by Sedor CaIvo, the Minister from
costa Fica- Minister Zaldlvar viii Be received BY
The President al The White House on Monday
The new Minister. on leaving Salvador, went
rrs- 70 Paris and thence 10 the City Of Mexico,
where ne IS also the accredited diplomatic repre-
sentative Of his country. and from there by way
o. - Louis, Chicago and New-York 10 this city.
-1e Minister'S mission 10 this country IS to
strengthen -he already strong ties between San
salvador and the United States and 10 bring into
closer relationship these republics.
The financial conditions n Salvador at the time
o. MS departure ne describes being particu-
larry favorable. A national debt Of about EI0o0 ooo
contracted under former administration, had
- PAD IN f3A. through the efforts Of General
$50 '-eSL 81 Iaocer@Le proportions IS al rh1t
s---i-s 70 TIE way Of the CONF lere solveucy Of
q brave and courageous soldier. is d lover OF
Pe5ce. ana Salvador at present IS free from revo-
--.'----tt l-si-rDances Of al kinds. That the
dl.a- 5y lie facr mai ssaiIsrs ,,,orrs IT 5
oPsl arms and complete protection Of their lives
@ta property is guaranteed by The Government
,s1-s4aor VIII De represented In the Congress of
51s.sp-DAes 10 be held IN the City Of Mexico and
------ ll.ar believes that the results Of this
,-Frat-1n VIE be beneficial IN high degree. on
- 3aez-co Cor fourteen years preceding this visit
443erFe.-o4s. He is a strong adnirer Of President
7T-115ald ENJOYS his personal friendship. The
-.-s WIN any autagor!stic tendencies whatever
z.--s5 li - z contact win him are speedily
49, l--p losa- admirers and supporters.
% ----zy-r ZaiciVar Is accompanied By Eduardo
I-3L- "no Is also secretary al Paris and Newico
~ - educated II this country, having been
Erg--e5 a,e rom Leaigh University, and speaks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03

In the Dairy-''Cone, comet" exclaimed the
dairvnaan. Why haven't you begun your cheese
well really replied his new assistant I've
got so much to do I don't know which way 10
turn"
Indeed? That should have a curd TO you before
you undertook the job'-tPhi1adelphla Press.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03
LOSSES OF DOCUMENTS.

In reporting the bill Mr.. McC1eary, the chairman
Of the Library Committee, gives some interesting
details of the character Of the records which II is
sought perpetuate and OF their present neglected
and scattered condition, saying:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03
HEW-YoRK APPLES WIN PRIZE At PARIS.

The State Of New-York has been awarded first
prize al the Paris Exposition for its exhibit Of
fresh apples This information was received yes
terday by y. 2. Otis, president Of the New-Yorlo
state Commission 70 the Exposition. IN letter
from Commissioner L. NJ. Blakeey, who is now IN
Paris Mr. Blakeley also says the exhibit or green
apples from this State is attracting great attention
Two hundred and forty bushel boxes OF fresh
apples OF all varieties sent TO ths Exposition
from this State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03
a MESSAGE THAT WAS EFFECTIVE

In the event Of bombardment of the city, I
beg you, sir, TO have a that none Of your
shot touch the hull of the St. Mary's. I per
fectly aware of the weakness Of my corvette in
comparison with the powerful squadron of Her
Most Catholic Majesty now blockading the port.
but I beg. sir, 10 remind you that the flag that
floats at her peak represents three thousand guns
the sea-
The correspondence printed in the Span
ish papers. and, besides creating grea en-
thusiasm for the pucky captain, rather opened the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03

eyes of the Chilenos to the tremendous effective
force OF the American Navy at that time But his
action subsequently caused him little iucon-
venience. for whenever he showed himself shore
he found himself Immediately surrounded by
crowd OF enthusiastic citizens, who attributed the
immunity Of their city for a long time afterward
his action. and who made the hills ring with
their vivas for the "brave American"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03

Washington, June The following Army a
Navy orders have been issued:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03

----t ? 7yHFrlgLt-I suppose you saw the
49, nance OF my comedy last night2
--t-.-.le 4l.r-fes. / was there
49, 5Si-i-fio" Gld you ike the climax OF the
fsfsl-l.sll ter-Reallv I didn't see that
t7ss. y go LOO bad! Got there late. Ell?
80 ---S''-ei NO. Went away too goOn.-(The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington, June The following Army and
Navy orders have been issued:
Acting Assistant Surgeon JOHN 5 FOGG report
commanding officer. Columbus Barraeks Tor
duty.
First Lieutenant HENRY z. WETHERILL. assistant
viii report the Commanding General. De-
pArtnent OF California. for duty.
Major GEORGE W RUTHERS, conHissary OF subsist-
ence. viii proceed san Francisco.
tain JAMES D. NTCKERsON. 18th Infantry. is still
further extended one month
The absence surgeons certificate granted Cap
tain BENJAMIN JOHNSON assistant quarTernaster
extended month account or sickness
Leave OF absence is granted First Lieu
tenant LAMBERT ". JORDAN. Jr.. lst Infantry.
Leave OF absence tor month granted Major SAM
UEL4 I. WOODWARD Ist Cavalry
NAVY.
Lieutenant E. s KELLOGG. detached the New-York and
the Essex
Lieutenant E. L BENNETT. order torpedo STATION
instruction revoked
Lieutenant C BAILEY detached the Hartford. TO home
months leave
Lieutenant W J MANION. detached the Essex and TO
hospital Newport. Tor treatment
lieutenant = V CHASE. detached the Lancaster and
the Alliance Immediately.
Ensign n WILLIAMS. detached tho Alliance and 20 the
Lancaster Immediately watch and Division officer
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-03-28
He Studies to Please.

The Globe Dry Goods Company
of Columbia, is keeping abreast OF
the times and is on the top wave OF
progress. It's energetic and pro-
gressive business manager, Mr.. W.
3. Monckton, Jr., studies to please
his numerous customers and has
gathered together some rare and
valuable bargains in dry goods and
millinery which be is now showing
to a delighted andappreciative throng
of buyers. This being a department
establishment there is kept in stock
every article needed in the dry goods,
notions, clothing, underwear line, in
fact every thing needed in a lady's,
%gentleman's or boys whole toilet and
at prices which make competitors
scratch their heads in amazement
and perplexity. The secret of the
success of this establishment is that
MI. Monckton has learned the art Of
purchasing and gives the benefit Ct
his experience to his patrons. An
invitation is extended 10 the peop'e
of this county to inspect this stock.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-03-28
Died From His Wounds.

Mr. Harry ". Shuler died in the
hospital in Augusta, Ga, at 1920
o'clock Tuesday morning from the
effects of the wound he received at
Batesburg a week or two ago.
MIR. Shuler is said TO have been q
promising young man and was
esteemed and respected by a large
circle of warm personal friends. He
was we'll known drought the county
and was connected by family ties
with a large number of our best and
most prominent citizens. His un-
timely and tragic death is greatly
deplored by the community in which
he resided and our entire county
generally. He will be buried to day.
Mr.. Shelton F. Perry who is
charged with having done the shoot
ing, was rearrested last Thursday
and is now in Jail awaiting the June
term Of court. The Perrys have the
reputation of being quiet and peace
able young men of large family con-
nection, and are very popular.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-03-28

Mr.. F. B Rucker, Of the Sandy
Run section, died recently from the
Effects of al attack of typhoid fever.
He was a good nan and respected by
a large circle of friends and acquairt
ances. BE leaves a wife and eight
children to MOURN his departure.
Mr.. Thomas Dykes was in town on
Tuesday and called in to see US. In
the course of a pleasant conversation
he showed US a copy of q letter
dated at Liverpool, England, August,
1920, written by his grandmother to
his father in this county where he re-
sided, on the same place where MI.
d. kes row lives. Mr.. Dykes is one
of the best farmers of his section,
lives at home and boards at the same
place.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-03-28
News from Steadman.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

NEWS ITUHI SlcduliioIs
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The farmers are getting a move on
them.
There has been five cars OF guano
this year to one last year landed at
Steadman's.
MIR. W. L Qa%attlebaum, our cotton
ginner, expects to be on time for the
cotton crop this year. He is making
arrangements to put in a new gin
and outfit, so he can do the work
quick.
MI. R. G.. Able is doing a big
business near Steadman's, saving
lumber. Though Mr.. F. W. Qnat-
tlebaum is the ''biggist' man, for it
takes two horses to carry him.
Mr.. A. B. Quattlebaum, Jul tur-
pentine dealer, is having it worked at
the highest point this year.
Mr.. Paul Minis of Lewiedale, who
has a large farm running near Stead
mans, was in town last week and
spent the night with his old friend,
Mr.. W. L. Qaattlebaum.
Mr.. ". L Qaattlebaum has con-
tracted with the railroad company
to furnish them water at this place.
Mr.. H. J. Burgess will begin mer-
chandise business here soon. Then
he'll look around for a female partner
10 share his profits and losses.
Mr.. H. CAN'T is doing a lively cash
business.
The Quattlebaum boys are buying
all the ties they can get.
Mrs. Alfred Gunter has been visit
ing her daughter at this place who
has been very sick with roseola, but
we are glad to say that she is able to
be up and at her home duties again.
She is kept busy with the mail, and
her little boy, but be will soon be
large enough to go with his little
friends who 60 to see him every day.
MIR. Editor, I bavn't forgotten You,
I send you one dollar to help you
along.
Much success to the good old
Dispatch and it's Editor.
A. Subscriber.