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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
SOUTH SCRANTON n.

Charles Askins. a workman at the South
mill, was accidentally struck by slcdge
hammer while at work last Friday. His
wrist was fractured. Ashins was re-
moved to his home on Prospect avenue.
William Vaughn, Il naval cadet, Is
spending the holidays with his parents
on Willow street.
Miss Clara Doyle of Carbondale, srent
Christmas with her parents on heech
street.
Mrs. NJ. Breen, of Jcrmvn, spent CHRIST
mas as a guest of Miss Kate Reardon.
Nicholas Jensen, of Willow street IS
visiting at HCneSdale.
Patrick Moore, of New York, Is SPEND
ing the holidays with his parents.
The funeral of Francis, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. T. Boland, took place Sunday
afternoon Burial was made in Hyde
Park Catholic cemetery.
A pleasant evening was spent at the
Workmen's fair i'm Workmen's hall last
evening. The large decorated stone low
ing cup was won by Mr.. Schcuer and the
fine large cane doll carriage with doll,
which was presented by j. ID. Williams 4
Bro, went to r. Sprecltler. The door
prize was a fine pair of embroidered and
patent leather slippers and was won by
ticket No. 1O15 Tomorrow evening the
contest for "A gold watch will close and
the winner VIII he announced. Wednes-
day is closing day and final auction.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual congregational meeting
of the members of the Jackson Street
Baptist church was held last evening
in the church lecture room. Consider
able business was transacted and the
following officers were elected: Clerk
Richard Nichols; assistant clerk
George Nichols; chOrister. Lewis Da-
Wis; organist, Miss Marion Hutchinson,
assistant organist, Miss Norma Mich
oils; Chorister Of devotionals, e. r..
Grifiths; organist. Miss Martha Mich
oils: ushers, George Nichols, r. Christ
mas Griffiths, w. II. Morgans, Aria
Griffiths, Albert Davis, P5ter Lewis,
Robert Thomas and Thomas James.
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AFTER CHRISTMAS NIGHT.

George Hern, of 515 Hampton street,
was held in $500 bail for his appear
ance at court by Alderman Moses last
eveningon a charge of felonious wound
ing with intent to kill. The warrant
was sworn out by Mrs. David Jones.
acting for her husband, who is in a
badly battered state. as a result of the
alleged assault. The arrest was made
by Constable Tim Jones.
At the hearing it developed that Mr..
Jonas, who resides at 527 Meridian
street, near the defendant, claimed
that he was assaulted while paying a
friendly Christmas call upon the de-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28

mitted an assault and and battery and at
tempted to criminally assault her. His
designs were frustrated by the assistance
which her lusty cries brought. After
much parleylng the case was adjusted
satisfactorily and the defendant was dis
charged upon paying the costs.
The teachers of the First Welsh Baptist
Sunday school were kindly remembered
by their classes at the cloce of the
schools Christmas exercises. The school
and congregation presented Mr.. Samuel
llpwclls with beautiful upholstered
rocker for his untiring attention TO the
comfort OF all attending the services. Miss
Mary a. Davis who will neNt week leave
for I}uCknell university was presented
with purse containing large sum OF
money as a token of appreciation of hcr
service as organist
The Christian EndeaVor choir viii meet
for rehearsal this evening in the North
Main Avenue Presbyterian church There
will be no rehearsal Thursday evening,
this week,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
A GREAT SURPRISE IS IN STORE

for those who will go today an get pack
age of GRAlN-O. II takes thepace ofcoftee
at about Il the cost 1t is a food drink, full
of health. and can be given to the children as
well as the adult with great benefit 1t is
made of pure grains and looks and tastes
like the finest grades Of Mocha of Java coffee.
II sati SIZES everyone. A cup of Grain-O Is
better for the system than "a tonic, because
Its benefit Is permanent What coffee breaks
down Grain-O builds up. Ask your grocer
for GRAlN-O. 15c, and 25c.
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fendant Saturday evening. Mrs. Jones
stated that her husband had twenty
six stitches in his head to close the
numerous scalp wounds, which the de-
fendant inflicted with a soldering
iron His wounds were dressed at the
West Side hospital, where he gave the
name of James Jones, shortly after
the fraCas.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
FURTHER HEARING NECESSARY

The boarding boss, Joseph RicavitCh,
of North Van Buren avenue, who was
brutally beaten Sunday afternoon. was
much improved yesterday. His alleged
assailants, Joseph Olescavitch, George
Slanacavitch and Andrew Capres, pro-
cured bail in the sum of $500 yesterday
morning and were released from the
West Side station house. A further
hearing will be given them tomorrow
evening when it is expected that the
boarding boss can be present at the
hearing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
SKATING ACCIDENT.

David Motzcnbacker the 12-year-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Motzen-
bacher, of 115 North Everett avenue,
fell and broke his wrist last evening
about I30 o'clock, while practicing on
his n5w skates--a Christmas present.
His father took him to the West Side
hospital, where the fracture was set by
the house physician.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
The HOMELIEST MAN IN SCRANTON

As well as the handsomest, and others are
invited to call on any druggist and get
free a trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for
the Throat and Lungs, a remedy that Is
guaranteed to cure and relieve all Chronic
and Acute Coughs. Asthma, Bronchitis
and Consumption. Price 25c and Soc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
(Ue$t Side and City Suburban

The bullet had fattened itself against
the bone of the nose and was easily
removed. The accident, an account of
which appe ared in yesterdays Tribune,
was purely accidental
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
West side business DIRECTORY.

WCst Side I3usiness DIrectOTy.
SECOND HAND BURNITURE-Cash 10.
anything you have to sell. Furniture.
Stoves, Tools, etc. Cali and see the
stock of J. {. King. 7Ul to 7VY West Lack
swanna aVenCe
MRS. FENTON, CLAIRVoYANr AND
prheno!ogist, 4l2 North Main avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
BULLET REMOVED.

DR.. F. c. Hall yesterday morning re-
moved the small leaden bullet which
Leo MCAloOn shot into thu bridge Of
Jesse Lashers nose Sunday afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
OBITUARY.

Miss Jennie Russell, died at her home on
North Blakely street Sunday evening
after a long illness. Miss Russell was 33
years of age and was born i'm Dunmore
and lived there all her life. She was en-
ployed as clerk for years in the grocery
store of G.. w. B. Allen. a year ago she
was compelled to give up work on account
of failing health. Miss Russell leaves a
father and mother and two brothers and
a host of friends to mourn her loss.
Anthony McIIale, an old and respected
resident of Olyphant, died yesterday df-
ternoon after "A short Illness of pneu-
mona. Deceased was born in Ireland and
was about IS years Of age, Besides his
wife he Is survived by five sons and two
daughters, The funeral announcement
will be made later.
Julia Eta, the 6.year-old daughter or
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Everett, of ll07 West
Locust street, died Sunday, The funeral
will be held at the house tomorrow morn
ing at 1870 O'Clock.
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Printing.

THE TRIBUNE PUBLISHING CO,
North Washington avenue-Llnotype
Composition of all kinds quickly done.
Facilities unsurpassed in this region.
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MEGARGEE BROTHERS, PRINTERS
supplies, envelopes, paper bags, twine.
Warehouse, lS0 Washington avenue.
Scranton, Pa.
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Professional Directory.
Physicians and Surgeons.

DIR. KAY, 2OG Penn ave, 10 and 10 ?, ~
Diseases of women, children. Telephone
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Miscellaneous.

ba,Is. picnics, parties, receptions. We'd
dings and concert work furnished. For
terms address r. J. Bauer, conductor,
III Wyoming avenue, over Hulbert's
music store,
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FRANK p. BROWN & co, WHOLE
sale dealers in WOODWARD, Cordage and
Oil Cloth, 720 West Laekawanna ave.
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DIR. BATESON, so y. WASHINGTON
avenue, ~ a. m. to p. m.
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DIR. c. L. FREY, SCRANTON SANlNG'
Bank bldg, l22 Wyoming avenue.
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MARY A. SHEPHERD, NJ. D., HOME
opathist No 22S Adams avenue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24

Remarks on His Death by Mr.. T. p. O'Connor
In tn. London sun.

Special Gable DespGfch to THE Sun.
LONDON. Oct. 23.-Mr. I. Il. O'Connor, in to-
morrow's Weekly San, says THE death of Mr..
Dana removes from American journalism the
last of the giants who belonged to the great war
period. IL dcprivcs America of one of its bold
est, most accomplished, and most unique per-
soualitics.
"Ih,ve TO add that it leaves a big void in the
ranks of thousands OF men who had the pleasure
of knowing Mr.. Dana personally and of apprc-
Chatting all the sweetness, gentlcncss, high cul-
ture. and intelligence which distinguished the
great fighter when he had thrown aside his arnOr
and could permit himself to show his inner self
among his friends and admirers. Few who
ever met Mr.. Dana did not carry away n feeling
not only OF admiration, but OF tenderness and
affection for him; and the few days he spent,
almost every year, in London, among those who
knew him here, were days to be eagerly looked
forward TO and will be long remembered.
Erect and robust, his fine and bra We spirit
was pevcr durkGncd by fear nor even by a passing
fit of depression. lie was II creature OF such mas
culinity, hOpofulncss and energy, in his great
age. as to shame dependency or lazincss or pcs.
simiam. His presence was at once an inspira-
ton and a delight"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24
MARQUIS OF LoRNE's OPERA.
1t Is Heard with Much Approval at the Covent
Garden Theatre.

Special Gable Despatch to THE Sun.
LONDON. Oct. 23.-The first performance of
"Diarmid," an opera by Hsmish McCunn, tho
libretto of which was written by the Marquis of
Lorne, by the Carl Rosa Opera Company at tho
Covent Garden Theatre tonight was n great
social function, as we'll as an interesting must.
cal and dr. matte event. The Marquis of Lorne
has tried to do for Scotland and Ireland what
Wagner has done for the Celts of southern
Britain and tho s~emi-mythical scandinavian
heroes.
Dinrmid, the herr, is in love with the young
Queen Grdnid. as Tristan was n love with the
wife of KING Mark. He is also in love with
Eli a, Grunid S s epdaughter. Hence comes the
inevitable jealousy and tr gcdy. The develop.
ment Of the story / somewhat involved, hut
the local color of he librettn $ rugged, 81 much
so tina little of Tennyson's idealism OF the
period remain.
If the music and libretto suggested Wagner,
any attempt at comparison would be absurd.
The music was clever and good. the libretto
pleasing, and the opera fairly well sung. The
piece was brilliantly staged and received the en-,
thusiastic approval OF the great and fashionable
audience. Mr.. McCunn and the Marquis OF
Lorne responded TO calls in front Of the curtain.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24
ENGLAND's SUNDAY Law.
nigh society In London Finds n Way to Cir
cumvent It.
Special Gable Despatch to THE Sc,

Spcclut IuotS OeSputcH " Dun.
LONDON, Oct ga curious example Of how
London compromises with its pretendcd%p puritan.
ism was furnished tonight by the opening OF the
Grafton Supper Club. This institution is merely
high society's way Of circumventing the early
closing laws which drive everybody out of the
restaurants at midnight on Saturday and a half
hour later on other days. The Prince of Wales,
Earl Coventry, Earl Onslow. and many other
peers. NJ. P.'s. and other of society most promi-
nent leaders are forced to resort to a subter-
fuge which is usually regarded as one of
the most vicious features Of London
night life. They have organized this club.
which is quartered, on Saturday nights
only. at the Grafton Galleries. off Bond
street. Saturday is the fashionable theatre
ight in London. and after tho first performance
OF the Marquis of Lorne's new opera at Covent
Garden Il large section of the fashionable audi.
ence drove to the quarters OF the new club,
which had a most brilliant opening. A famous
Piccadilly caterer supplied the supper. The
galleries were opened as a promenade for the
jewellers, and, according to club prospectus,
there was dancing for two or three hours later.
In other words. English high society demon
strated in a most brilliant and effective way
that England's strict Sabbatarian laws are the
mcrest hunbus. This, OF course, is a long way
from any change in the pretence of observing
Sunday. which the statute books. no doubt, will
keep up for many a long day yet.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24
HERE'S cnANcE FOR Low BErToRs.
saS. 900 offered Even THAT Tracy Heats Low
hancc for the Wall street shnrps.

All political experts who have wcntherod tho
storms of campaigns in New York, c ty. state,
ana national, will tc YOU that there are two
classes OF citizens IL tho community W o lose
money OH election results. They are the
stock brokers and tho %profcssio al gam
blors. The brokers and tho professional
gamblers were frightfully bitten in tho national
campaigns Of 1884. 1883. 1892. and 1906. They
lost thousands and thousands betting on Blaine
in 1884, on Cleveland In 1883, on Harrison in
1892, and on BRYAN In 1896. They dropped
rolls of money on Ira Davenport against Hill for
Governor in 1888, ON Warner Miller against Hin
in 1855. and on Fassctt against Flower In 1891.
The trouble seems to be. according to those
well informed on the subject. that the stock
brokers and tho professional gamblers are
either made game Of by campaign managers. who
uscthem in the hope OF creating public sentiment
for candidates. or else that the brokers and the
gamblers come to believe that they themselves
understand tho political situation confronting
them and the drift OF public sentiment. a Sun
reporter recalls that on election day in
1855, before the returns began to come
in, members OF tho Democratic National
Committee wero making bets. through
others, on Harrison. Over at tho Hoffman
House and Mt Dclmonico's Uhe Democratic Ma
tional headquarters were then in West Twenty.
eighth street, the stock brokers and professional
gamblers were putting up huge bundles OF
money on Cleveland.
All this is predatory TO tho announcement
which tho Hon. Charles A. Hess, Republican
leader of the Twcnty.ffth Assembly district,
desires THE Sun to make this morning.
81 have bet 500 to-day" said Mr.. Hess. that
Tracy will beat Low. / have $4,000 more
to bet that Tracy beats Low. | will bet
the S25. 600 in sums to suit the Low men.
7 ,,,l hMt th, SDE nnn mr. ~ ,,nrt Of IL
even that Tracy beats Low. live at the GilseS
House. The Low men can find me there at any
time tomorrow or during the week, before and
after business hours"
William Lcary, Secretary Of the Park Board,
bet 81 $50 even Yesterday in different amounts
that Tracy will beat Low. Mr.. Leary says he
has S., 800 more to bet the same way. Mr.,
Leary has been known for Il dozen years as one
OF New Eork's ablcst political experts.
The stock brokers and professional gamblers
have been betting 81 900 to $500 that Low beat:
Tracy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24
ANTI-TRACY BETTORS SHY.
Col. william J.. Hrown Declines n $4,000
WAGER mt Alleged Prevailing Figures.

Ten days ago Col. William l.. Brown held nm
animated conversation with John ii. Shuts.
and the result was n wager at even money that
Low would beat Tracy. Subsequently Mr..
Shuts bet three and even four to ono that
Tracy would get more votes than Low. On Fri
day night Col. Brown presided at what he called
an enthusiastic meeting at Cooper Institute
and then went to the Plaza Hotel. Mr.. Shuts
had given q little dinner party to William NJ.
Fleiss, Hamilton Busbey, Samuel Mcmillan, and
others, and when Col. Brown entered the room
he was invited 10 a seat at the table.
The conversation turned upon the compaign,
and Col. Brown conceded after some discussion
that the real fight was now between Tracy and
Van Wyck, and that the money bet with Shuts
was lost. lie was asked II he would back Van
Wyck against Tracy FOR SIS, 900 at the odds
quoted in the newspapers. two TO one, and re-
piled that he would not, as he was not a fool.
Betting men say now that before the end of
this week Tracy will be the favorito against the
field.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24

A Musical Part Added TO the Programme by
the Cuban Committee.

To tho programme OF tho memorial meeting
In honor OF Charles A. Dana. to DO held at Chick
ering Hall tomorrow evening, the Cuban Com
mittce has added a musical part, under the
direction OF Prof, Emilio Agrnmonte. Miss
sing Gounod's "Gullia." BizetS "Agnus Del
by Mrs. Btratt. accompanied on the violin by
Mr.. G.. HnsSclhrink, and selections ON the organ
by Mr.. Mullignn viii also be given in that purt
OF the programme.
After the opening OF the meeting by. MIR.
Cuban Revolutionary party, the Hon. W.
Bourke Cochran will address tho audience.
making the funeral culogy OF Mr.. Dana. Tho
Hon. Elihu Root will also spet X.
The committee, announces that no moro in
%vitHtiOns to the platform can be issued, because
its capacity liz limited. The meeting is free. and
the doors will be open ut $50.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24
ACCUSED OF NINETEEN MURDERS.
Vacher'S Record the Most Terrible In tho His
tory OF Modern Grimes.
Special cuble Despatch to THE srs.

Special Gable Despatch to THE SrS.
LONDON, Oct. 23.-There is no longer any
doubt that Nacher, the French Jack the Ripper,
has the bloodiest record in the modern history
of violent crimes. He is now accused of nine
teen murders and two assaults on women. He
contesses to eleven murders and admits that
there were more, but declines to give details.
His confessions have been fully substantiatcd
in most cases.
The latest charge against him is the murder
OF n girl 10 years old named Therese Ply. She
was walking on the road near Finarville at 5
O'Clock on the evening OF April 8 last. The man
caught her by the throat and threw her down.
The next day she was found dead. her body
bearing thirteen knife thrusts. while two
fingers were cut from the hands. Invcstiga-
tion led to no results beyond the fact that n
tramp, who is supposed to have been Vacher,
had been seen on the road by peasants before
and after the crime. The wayfarer was de-
scribed by the countrymen as having spoken in
a fantastic manner like the murderer now UNI
der examination, who has repeatedly declared
that he was raised up by Divine Providence as a
Bcourgc to humanity.
Another person, who was first accused instead
OF Vacher, has now been cleared OF the terrible
suspicion. He Is a peasant named BANNER. and
he was under arrest for three weeks on a charge
OF the murder OF ono of the shepherd lads
whose Threats were cut by VaCher.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24
MIsQUOTING GEN. TRACY.



The Republic II campaigncrs desire to call the
attention of all readers Of newspapers In New
York o the acl that tho Tribune, the Uorld.
and tho Herdh are deliberately NJ squoting
Gen. Tracy's speeches for no ther purpose
than to attempt TO influence votes again,t
him. For instance, yesterday there was an
effort made to deceive the voters ms to Gen.
Tracy's speech at tho ATLANTA Casino the night
before. In effect il was asserted that Gen.
Tracy spoke OF the present campaign as his own
Waterloo. Gen. TraCy's words at the Casino
were:
What objection has Choate to tho plat.
form upon which | was nominated ( That
platform declares for good gov"rnmcnt. lap
plaHse and cheers 81, Il rgniiTms Lho 8.
Jet to the st. 'Loyis PLATFORM, Which u has
been the means Of lighting thousands OF
Docs IL object to thai, ! I always knew, my
f ffIeGhs; !, ,r for i l w Ci,ile ms' Tn mMaG had @n | I no, hsr6
So strong a Republican. Tremendous cheers
Further along in his speech ~ Carnegie Hall
he's running very well. so even Napoleon r n
well on tho honiestrctch from Waterloo with
TIM, was very kind Of Mr.; chpats, and take
this s ar mis S MGtH; Who n%s IS i the S1T Br t" 9 MH ! Dec yo of
remember the details OF that battle, how in tho
afternoon. Wellington, looking for Butcher,
tblll ibl IlNail iio sh'io '.' y hAlhp w ohlu.
'Oh, for night or Butcher !
but finally he heard the guns In the distance
and knew that Blucher was attacking the right
OF tho French line, and, encouraged by that,
made the charge and crushed tho army of Ma.
poleOn.
Dick Croker, isn't NJ Who Is the Butcher rom.
Ing To- hi. aid lGries ~ OYER tho house,
say that the satisfaction and delight OF yelling.
| ton on the iicld Of Waterloo was not greater than
that OF Dick Croker when he heard the mig guns
Of Low in Carnegie Hall last night. He knew
who il was that WAS coming to his mid. lie
knew the effect Of that diversion on tho battle
we ar0 now fighting,
That was a mos unfortunate nllusion Of my
friend. Chontc's. am not running now. nor do
| Intend to ran. Irhcrr,.l II Tummuny Hal and
ihis diversion led tl 18th Low shall prove too
strong for me ! -hDll 20 down with undaunted
courage and with ~, nag rylng.'
The Choate to whom Con. Tracy refer cd is
Joseph II. Ch ate. whom X chad Croker, leader
OF Tamm ny Hall, rctn ned to defend him when
the FassetL committee was 81 rring things up.
Republican voters are n I likely TO DO do
cclved by tho effort. Of the enemy 10 misquote
Gen. Tracy 5 speeches.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24
SPANS LOFTY ANSW Err.
SHE Is DOING ALL SHE CAN TO
END THE CUBAN VAR.

no Foreign Nation Has n Right 10 Interfere in
Her AnaIrs-sho VIII search American
ships ir FiIibusterlnE Expeditions DO Not
Cease-They Are ProlonEinE tho War.
Special Cable Despatch to The srS.
MADRID, Oct. 3.-The note prepared by Senior
Gullon, Mini ter OF Foreign Affairs, in reply to
the note recently presented 10 the Duke of
Tetuan, the then Foreign Minister, by Gen.
woodford, the American Minister, declares that
Spain has done all in her power to end the war
In Cuba, proof OF which is given in the great sac
haccs she has made. tho number OF troops sent
20 tho issNpd, and now tho granting OF wide re-
forms, which are fully described.
1t declares that the Government cannot admit
the pretension Of any foreign nation to interfere
in Spanish affairs. and complains of the number
OF flibustering expeditions to Cuba from tho
United States, which, 1t declares, are the chief
cause of the continuation of the war. 1t then
proceeds to express the hope that respect for
international rights in America will BIO better
enforced in the future.
The note is described as being mild in tone
but energetic. In fact, it shows the resolution
of the new Government to enforce respect for
Spanish rights.
Instructions have been sent to Senior De LONE,
the Spanish Minister at Washington, which in.
clude q warning that Spain will use her right to
search American ships il moro filibustering eH-
petitions start for Cuba.