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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-18
DISAPPEARING MERCHANT MARINE

W. +. Curtis. in Chicago Record.
A recent report of the bureau Of sta
tistics illustrated In striking manner the
decay of the American merchant marine
In ls45 ST. per cent. of our foreign COM
merce, including both exports and i'm
ports, was carried in American vessels
In 1865 the percentage was 49,; in 1861, al
the beginning of the war, II was 65;2; II
1865. at the close of the war, it had faller
to 27.7; in 1875 1t remained about the same
and was N.2; in 1885 it had dropped to l5.3
and in 1895 II was only III.
The only portion of our foreign trade
now carried on in American vessels is with
the other countries of North America
i5.Gi per cent; Mexico. 59.02 per cent; Cen
tral America, 6o90 per cent: the West In
dies, 4l.S3; South America, 2%: Asia, IS. IA
Oceanica, 1914: and Africa, 1853. Only 80
per cent. of our commerce with Europe Ii
carried in American vessels.
Greater Depths.
nd ba all hn covaH M
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-18

4, A close perusal of the Quay-Magee cor
sfespondeaCe will be likely to convince the
verjant that politics in Allegheny has
req ched 4 very practical basis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-18

The Tribune extends cordial welcome
to Pittsburg's new afternoon newspa-
per. the Daily News. The News is
bright. newsy and enterprising from
the start: and under Editor Cables
management. will undoubtedly i'm
prove every day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-18

Major Mckinley explains his position
on the currency question to be favor
able to good money and plenty Of it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-18

.sltsauiet boom for Deputy Attorney John
P9sElkin, OF Indiana county for state
chairman has been incubated in Harris
borg. Anything but Andrews.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-18

Now that Colonel Watres has consunl-
mated the Wilkes-Barre water deal. which
is said to have added largely to his pecuni-
airy reserve fund. 1t is possible that he
may devote some of his spare time to the
senatorial fight. The latter has for some
time been outwardly quiet, having been
oyershadowed by the presidential strug-
gle
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-18
POLITICAL POINTS.

Every member OF the present Lacka-
wanna delegation at Harrisburg is can
d!datc for re-elsStion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-18

In the meantime, Congressman Jack
Robinson Is pursuing the senatorial trail
Ilth the zeal of a sleuthhouud.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-18

Greater Depths.
He-"And did he tell you he saved me
from a watery grave?
She-"He said he saved you from worse
place than that."-Life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-18

Statements are being made that five of
the six LuZerne districts have been in~
structed for Mr.. Miner for delegate-at-
large. The newspapers files do not sustain
these assertion. They show that only three
districts passed such instructions. How
ever, II Mr.. Miner shall be favored by
Senator Quay. that will not make material
difference.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

saoxal AID uniQpe feature OF the ps-
rado will be the frst exhibition of the
3ind in South Carolins.
~ The procession will be ready to move
promptly at 8o'clock p. m. Il will
torm on Laurel street. on the east
and west side Of Main street, and will
move dswn Main street 20 the State
House apd uoanternarch Dasstas. up
Main street to the Fair grounds.
w. Il. 0ibbes, Jr., is appointed
chief marshal OF the parade. He will
appoint the assistant marshals.
FRIDAY NIGHT.
One OF the most pleasing fsatares
y Fair Week will be the open electric
street car parade. The c1rs Will be
brilliantly lighted and decorated with
colored electric lights. These car
will be assigned to the students In the
colleges and public schools of the oity.
Each institution will prepare it's
own banner with tho name of the
school inscribed thereon. It is also
desired that each scholar carry q small
dag and mako the display in dress dec-
oratlons as brilliant as possible.
The cars will start promptly at 8
o'clock p. m. and all taking part in
the parsde must be promptly on time.
The start will be made at the corner of
Pickens and Blanding streets, pro-
ceeding to Main street, down Nam to
Gervais, ont Gervais to Barnwell and
return by the same route to tho point
of starting.
The outside entertainments will con-
clude in time for the endowment ball,
to be given on Thursday night ct
Clark's Hall by the Ladies' Endowment
Society.
THE RACES
Horses have already begun to arrive
for the races. Three runners OF the
stables of w. II. Frazier, OF Rish-
mond, Va, have arrived. Tho Mad
dox stables of Washington and Brad
ley's stables OF Richmond are on the
way, and besides these there are thirty
or forty horses en- route to Columbia
to enter the races.
INTELLIGENCE BUREAU.
The Columbia Fair Association has
established an Office in the Kendall
building for the purpose of registering
list OF families who have consented
to furnish board and lodgings and
rooms at very moderate price to Wis
itors to the Fair. Rooms can be OBJ
tanned at 25 and 80 cents per day, and
board at 81 and 81 SO per day. Per-
sons applying at the Office or by letter
Will be furnished with comfortable
quarters.
The Intelligence Bureau is under
tho direction OF Col. 8. A. Pearce.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30
CUBA Wilt Be FRff.-
SPANISH PRIME MINISTER IN EFF.
feet ADMITS 1T.
Everybody, Said He, Recognized the
Fact That the Drain Cannot Long
Continue at the Present Pace.

The London Daily Standard OF q recent
date prints q dispatch from Its Madrid, Spain,
correspondent saying that Queen Regent
Christina presided at the meeting Of the
council Of ministers. Senior Canovas del Cas-
tiiio. the prime minister, presented a sum
mary OF the events which have occurred in
Spain and the colonies within the past three
months and q forecast OF the near future.
The outlook, he said. showed that great dis
tress existed among the people in the south
ern and eastern portions OF the kingdoms
which would render tho collection OF taxes
during the coming winter a slow work.
The withdrawal OF 100000 mon from the
plows and mills within the past twenty
months, he said, was severely felt and Spain
would In consequence be obliged to import
large amounts Of breadstufIs. Tho prosecu-
ton OF the war against the insurgents In
Cuba and the troubles In the Philippine
Islands had diminished the exports OF manu-
factured and agricultural products to the
West Indies and the Philippine Islands,
causing great distress and discomfort. In the
towns and rural districts there was visible
feeling OF impatience and anxiety, all classes
OF the people having been led to hope for
quicker and more decisive results from their
SACRIFICES. Everybody, the premier said,
recognized the fact that the drain cannot
long continue Mt the present pace. Patriot
ISM ana national pride alone can check the
criticisms OF the governments course. Tho
Liberals, Democrats, Carlists, and even tho
Republicans have q sort OF instructive pre-
sentiment that impels them to cohesion with
view OF avertiny international complica-
tioDs and the dreaded Intervention of the
United States government The gloomiest
feature Of the situation, the prime minister
declared, is the difficulty which the govern
ment finds IN obtaining a loan OF one billion
pesctas to defray the expense of the war in
Cuba and the Philippine Islands to strength
Gu the finances OF the country.
The Spanish press Is almost unanimous in
approving tho idea advanced by the premier
OF appealing to native capitalists and banks
Tor funds to enable the continuation Of the
wars to a successful issue.
AMERICAN CLAIMS.
A special from Madrid says: At meeting
OF tie cabinet the claim of the United States
government for damages for losses sustained
10y Americans In CO n sequence OF the enforce
msnt OF Captain General Weyler's decree
prohibiting the export OF tobacco from Cuba
was considered, but no decision in the matter
was reached. The cabinet adopted resolu-
tlon to send General Polivieju, who some
time ago was mentioned as General Weylers
possible successor in the captain generalship
OF Cuba and BriRndier General Zapp n }, to
the philippine l. Islands to ssist Captain Gen
eral Blanco In the work oil SUPP rsssinc the
revolution there. 1t was also resolved to
remodel tho frigatcs Numancia and Yittoria,
80 they may be put In commission as crui-
ssrs.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30
Political Dots.

There will be no fusion between
Populists and Democrats in Georgia.
Democrats and Populists of Ten
ness ee have refused to have fusion on
Presidential electors.
Secretary Carlisle will not vote in
the Presidential election on November
Sd.
According to the official figures Of
the New York election bureau, which
has been made public, the total regis
tration in that city is 33O,976.
Mr.. Bryan Wednesday spoke at San
dusky, o., at Richmond, Ind, to 5000
people in one audience and 1900 in
another, and at Tif1in, o., to 5000
people waiting in the rain to hear him !;
at Huntsville. Ind, to Is, 900 people.
At Richmond he criticized Harrison
for supporting Cleveland's financial
policy in his speeches.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30
All; AROUND THE WORLD.
THE LATEST NEWS ARRANGED
PARAGRAPHICA f
Happenings Both Home and Foreign
As well as From tho North, East
and West.
Notes From tho South.


j. Sterling Morton, Secretary Of Ag-
riculture, was hanged in eflsy at Al
exander, Va.
Arthur Dunlap, aged IL years, aoci-
dentally shot his brother Willie, three
years older, at Atlanta, Ga.
James Sanders, farmer, living
near Daisy, Tenn, was killed by .
charge from his own gun while on q
squirrel hunt.
The Daughters of the Confederscy
of the State of Georgia met in Macon.
Hon. T. r. r. Cobb, of Atlanta, ad-
daessed the meeting.
In Person county, North Csrolina. q
race riot between whites and blacks was
brought about by politics. Several
wounded, but none seriously.
The toll gates of Franklin county,
KY, has been raided and every gate
on the three roads in the northwestern
part OF the county destroyed.
One negro was killed and two others
fatally wounded in riot at Hager
Station, Florida. They had quarreled
with their employer Mt lumber mill.
Joseph d. Herman, lawyer, notary
public and reporter for the New Or
leans Telegram, was fined $40 and sent
to the parish prison 10 days for dis
turbing the Palmer and Buckner meet
ing there.
The Supreme Court of Georgia has
denied new trial to Tom Delk, the
young outlaw under sentence of death
for the murder of the sheriff of Pike
county. Taylor Delk, the father of
Tom, was given another chance to
prove his innocence.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30
Throughout the North

Rabbits are causing an epidemic of
diphtheria in some parts of Iowa.
December wheat took big tumble
on the Chicago board of trade Thurs
day.
A Russian passenger from Havana,
Cuba, dies Of yellow fever at Swinburne
Island, N. Y.
John r. Gentry tried for first re-
cord of minutes for q harness horse
Tuesday at Terre Haute but failed,
his time being 2:04i.
81. b. Schnaubeit, member of the
band of anarchists who caused the
Hsymarket riots in Chicago, ILL.,, died
in San Francisco, Cal.
The House of Bishops, in session in
New York, has decided not to elect a
bishop for Asheville, N. c., because
of poor. financial condition of the
States diocese.
Thursday President Cleveland made
O speech on the occasion Of the sesqui-
centennial anniversary of the College
of New Jersey, at Princeton. He re-
fused to be made an Ill. d.
The prevalence of typhoid fever at
Salt Lake City, Utah, caused the board
of health there to inspect the water
supply. 1t was found to be pure. The
disease was attributed to bad milk.
A prominent Episcopal rector Of
Philadelphia, Pa, has signed an agree
hent with the wardens Of his church
that he will never preach over fifteen
minutes, except on special and extra
ordinary occasions.
The Board of Inquiry at Ellis Island,
New York. has decided that tho 167
Armenians who arrived last week from
Turkey cannot be admitted TO this
country. Judgment is suspended with
regard to some fifteea or twenty of the
number.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30
HE DIED LIKE SOCRATES.

Prof. MCGEE, of Clemson College, Fa-
tally Cut by Corn Shredding Md
chinery.
A special to the News and Courier
from Clemson College, says: Prof
w. II. McGeo was fatally injured
Thursday. He was at the barn show
ing the senior class the working CT a
new corn shredding machine when his
coat was caught by the saws of the
machine and he was instantly cut in
tho side by the saw teeth. 1t was soon
seen that he was fatally injured and he
began giving directions as to his burial
and the disposition of his property.
His father was telegrsphed to and be
asked that his old friend and preceptor,
Gen. Stephen ID. Lee, should be mott.
fled also. The latter sent the following
reply to President Craighead:
"Tell McGee that l am shedding
tears that one SO beloved and promis
ing should meet such a fate"
This message fifty expresses the sen
timent here, for Prof. MCGEE enjoyed
the respect and friendship of all and
his death is greatly deplored. He was
81 years of age, affable and quick and
OF commanding presence. He came to
Clemson as assistant professor of agri-
culture in March. 1894, and was elect
ed professor in 1896. His remains
were sent to his home at Lexington,
Miss, escorted by two members of the
faculty. Mr.. McGee exhibited remark.
able calmness throughout, knowing
that he could not live, and died peace
fully.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

With local applications, as they cannot reach
the scat of the disease. Cxtarrh is blood or
constitutional disease, and in order to cure
it you must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucous surface. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one OF the best Physicians in this
country for years, and is a regular prescription.
1t Is composed OF the best tonics known COM
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting di-
rectiy on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination OF the two ingredients Is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
eatarrh. Send for testimonials, free;
f. j; CHENEY & DO. Props, Toledo. 0.
Sold BY Druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills arc tho best. j
CARCARErS stimnlat q liver kid dnexs nd hosx.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30
That joyful Feeling

With the cxhiiarating sense otrencwed heslth
and strength and internal cleanliness. wkioh
follows tho use of Syrup OF Figs, is unknown
to the few who have not progressed beyond
the old-timc medicines and the cheap substi-
tutes sometimes offered but never accepted by
tho well-informed.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

Ten Cuban women have been captar-
ed by the Spaniards. This wonderful
achievement on the part Of the army of
spain shows that its vaior Is not on tho
wane and if properly reinforced might
be able to take a few men prisoners,
provided they were wounded.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

AT an evening party in Lynn, Mass.
ice cream, lobster salad, chicken cro-
quettes and banana fritters were serv-
Ell. When eighty guests were taken
violently i'll they could not think Of
anything save that the food was poi
slnedi
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30
A ESQ Docfar,a Bill.

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month";. and tried The doctors. and my doc
tors bill is fifty dollars. A friend told mo TO
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II has entire y cured me. recommend 1T to
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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

Ia 100 the maintenance and wages
Of thirty-SiX people employed in tie
family OF French noblcman amount
ed to only eight hundred dollars per
annum. This number included n chap
lain, secretary. maitre dhOtcl, and
steward, to each of whom was assign
cd n valet exclusively devoted to his
service. The expenses OF the members
OF the family were somewhat larger.
No economy was practiced. and the
meals were elaborate. In addition to
poultry and game, three roasts were
served daily, MS well rs soups. entries.
cntremctS, salads, desserts and fruits.
The cost of those was two thousand
two hundred dollars year. What
with the pay of the domestics and 9th
er officers of the household, food, en-
tcrtainments. clothing and the keep of
sixteen horses, the annual expenses Of
family, as described, amounted to
less than ten thousand dollars. AS
money was worth about five times az
much then as now, the cost of house
keeping then was not so much less than
now as some persons imagine. e.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life
Away.
II you want to quit tobacco using easily and
forever. regain lost paphood, be made well,
take So-To-Bac, the wohder-worker that
makes weak mon strong. Many gain ten
pounds in ten days. Over 100000 cured: Buy
No-T6- Bac from your own druggist. Under
absolute guarantee to cure. Book and sample
free: Address Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago
or New Fork.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30
Foreign.

The British parliament will re-as-
sembio january 25th.
The Bank of England rate of dis
count has been advanced from 3 per
cent. to 4 per cent.
A Madrid, Spain special says tho
shipment of $4,000 reinforcements to
Cuba will begin early in November.
News from Constantinople says
United States Consul Luther Short,
stationed there, will in all probability
board the United States gunboat Ban
croft at Smyrna, and that she will pass
through the Dardanelles az an ordi-
nary vessel.
When lot OF Massachusetts Yam.
Fees desert their customary beans and
Goldfish balls to make a hearty meal OF
n combination Of lobster salad, Ice
cream, CHECKED croquettes and banana
fritters and feel badly aftcrward. they
think they have been poisoned. They
have. But it was the now victuals
tlat did it.
If Papa Vanderbilt fails to come up
with the money in due time Cornelius
ought to be able to realize something
among New York anglomaniacs on that
telegram from the Prince Of Wales. -.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

Dobbns' Floating Borax Soap contains all the
good properties of DoLbins' Electric. combined
with those of tho best floating soap. No chspped
hands where this soap is used Same price as adul.
tsrated soaps without BoraI. Red wrapper.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

FITSstopped free and dI'ermanentyc cured. No
f1ts after first days yse Of DIR. KLiNE's GREAT
NRnvE REsToRsN. Free s. trial bottle and treet-
ise. Send to DIR. Kline. Hii Arch ST. Phila.. Pa.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for childreI
.teething, softens the gums, reduces in HANNA
uon alfays pain. cures wind collie. &c. a bottle
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

H. Stephens, nominate by tho Demo-
Gratis for Governor OF Missouri, is threatened
with blindness
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

. JUST try n 10c box OF Cascarets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30
LATEST NEWS.

Crowds were turned away from the
hall in which Secretary Carlisle spoke
on sound money in Covlngton, Ky.
Disorderly disturbances interrupted
him several times, but the vast ma
jority of his audience was in sympathy
with him and the Kisses wero drowned
with cheers.
Geo. P. Post, of New York, has been
elected President of the Institute Of
American Architects at Nashville. Tenn.
The Southern District Conference
of the Universalists met in Atlanta,
GA. All the Southern States were
represented.
Harry Love, clerk in railroad Office
at Atlanta. Ga, was run over and
killed by freight while wheeling his
bike along the tracks.
pany, doing business within tho south
ern district of Florida. has been closed
by Caleb Chase, of Massachusetts, who
held n mortgage against the company.
1t was indebteded to the defendant in
the sum of $4,000
The Thos. H. Evans Publishing
Company, of New York, dealer in
campaign novelties has failed. Assets
and liabilities about $25, 900.
Train robbers held up Chicago e
Alton train in Blue Gut, between In
dependence and Glendale, Mo.
At Augusta, Gn., Wesley Bennett,
m agent for the Travellers Accident
Insurance Company, attempted to
commit suicide.
The Populists of Georgia have taken
down their electoral ticket. One mem
ber says he will vote for Mckinley.
Will Settle, cashier of the Building
and Loan Association, of Louisville, is
q defaulter for $4,000.
The steamer II. p. Leathers, loaded
with /, 700 bales of cotton, 5000 sacks
of cotton seed and lot of cotton seed
oil. sprung n leak and sunk three
miles above Nntchcz, Miss.
At Mt. Vernon, o., Hon. Columbus
Demno, cx-Secretary of the Interior,
died.
Louis i. Coqunrd, a st. Louis bond
and stock broker, made an assignment
rhc assets are placed at 800, 1000.
Dan Crccdon whipped Harry Baker,
of Chicago, in the twenty round bout
at tho Empire Athletic Club Mt New
York.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

WHEN '.nouS or cosilve eat CascareL
candy catnsrtic, cure guaranteed, lOc., 25c.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

Pisos Cure for Consumption is an 4 No.
Asthma rncdicine.-W. X. WILLIAMS, Antioch,
llls., April ii, 1894.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

II afflicted with so,e eyes use DR.. I. Thomp.
cons Eye water. Druggists sell at 2oc bottle.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

Prof. Con, OF Wisconsin, got twenty
times as many strawberries from >
plat irrigated In fall and spring as from
another plat Of the same size and vari.
erIes irrigated In the spring only.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

"Ocm Pau Kruger, President OF the
South African Republic. will go to Europe
next spring on IN unpolitical visit.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-30

CAsCARErs stimu ate liver, kidneys and bow.
els. Never sicken, weaken or grire. l0c.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-22

ATLANTA Constitution
Maria rides a bicykile
That's painted red an blue,
An / reckon she'll be bouncin
In them coIored boomers, too!
But what's the use in howlin'?
Got to climb the hill
Amt no good in growlin'
When the women say they will
The boss is idle I'm the lot
She's let the old mule slide;
She's changed completely since she got
That bicykile to ride!
But what's the use in shoutin'?
Got to climb the hill
Amt no use in poutin'
When the women say they will
The world-it keeps a-turnin'-
We're all the time at sea;
It's left me in the kitchen,
Wher' Maria used to be-
But what's the use in sighin'?
Got to climb the hill
Amt no good in cryin'
When the women say they will!