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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-26
NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS.
Richard Aswell, contractor is in Buff

M" NolES AND tfRSoNALS.
Richard Aswell, contractor is in Buff
falo on a business trip.
Mrs. Frank Powell, of Tenth street,
entertained friends Wednesday.
A surprise party was given to George
Behike at his home on Frink street
last evening by his many friends. Those
present were: Anton Meyers, Peter
Hartman, Bert Hartman, Charles
Richter, Eugene Martin, Michael May.
Evan Jones, Daniel Hoffman, August
Snyder, NJ. B. Schimelpflny, Francis
Bentley Charles Kline; Misses Annie
Seeley, Maggie Schimeptiny, Ada Ed
wards, Lizzie Herman, Sarah Edwards,
Martha Edwards, Emma Wetzel, Mary
Myers, Lizzie Kurtz, Belinda Dean,
Barbara Kurtz, Esther Evans. Dane
ing and games We're INDUCED in and a
very pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
Refreshments were served at a late
hour, after which all went away much
pleased with the evening.
Miss Alice Thomas, of North Hyde
Park avenue, was pleasantly surprised
Wednesday evening by her Sunday
school class of the Jackson Street Bap-
tist church, in honor of her birthday
Those present We're the Misses Elsie
Hughes, Avis Prtchard Jennie
Hughes, Ethel Thomas, Ruth Thomas
Margaret Lance, Margaret Stevens,
Lizzie and Anna Davis, Maud Moser,
Lizzie Thomas, Gladys Holly, Fredia
Lewis, Corine Collins, Margaret
Hughes, Bessie Jones' Bertha Royca,
Alma Thomas Miss Thomas was as
sisted in entertaining the little folks
bV Misses Lizzie Hetzernth T11la Mos
ser, Ray Thomas, Of Vandling; Anna
Barrett, of Coaldale; Maggie Thomas,
Margaret Lodwig and Emma Ellis. Re
freshments We're served at an early
hour, after which the young folks dis
persed, wishing their teacher many
happy returns of the day.
A jolly company gathered at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs d. H. Williams, 1876
North Rebecca avenue, Wednesday
evening. The time was spent indulging
in vocal and instrumental music and
games of various kinds. Refreshments
were served at II o'clock, after which
the company departed for their homes.
Those present We're Messrs. John Stew
ems, Fred Cole and j. Petherick, Mr..
and Mrs. James Webb, Misses Hannah
Jones, Minnie Thomas and Rachel Rob-
ertS.
The Ladies Guild of ST. David's Epis-
copal church served a pleasant but
plain" tea last evening.
Mrs. C. j. Markwick, OF Thirteenth
street, is seriously i'll.
Choice cut flowers and flower de-
| signs, at Palmer G. McDonalds, 544
Spruce. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-26
Ladies' UnderWear-Special.
g. CORN

Notice.
The following is a list of display cards
kept in stock at this office and for
sale at ten cents each:
Rooms for rent.
For sale.
This property for sale.
Furnished rooms.
House for rent.
House to let. etc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-26
Shirt Waist Department.

Our first shipment of the famous STAN
ley waists comprised no less than 100
dozen. All of this lot have the Flor
cite waist adjuster and skirt hanger.
Newest designs, all shades, detachable
collars, sizes 32 to "A, worth $l.00: have
been placed on sale at the uniform price
of 49c.
Gloria Waists, plain black, detachable
collars, turned over cuffs, cheap O. 0E
Persian lawn waists, navy and white
turned cuffs, could easily 90
be sold at 81. .25, will go at........ C1S
Persian Percale waists made substantial
~ as above in navy and white and
black and white, sizes 80 to A, worth
SlOO Each have been placed AOc
Fancy silk waists, beautiful creations,
newest shades, detachable velvet col
lars, turned-over velvet cuffs, 90 90
cheap at $500, your choice at. 8Z,Jo
Ladies' UnderWear-Special.
One lot ladies' ribbed vests in white and
ecru. low neck, no sleeves; OI/ a
worth 25c. Our price. A%/2G
One lot ladies' fine thread vests, low
neck. no sleeves in white and 10C
Ladies' Separate Skirts.
One lot figured brilliaptine skirts. lined
throughout. velveteen bound. OSC
One lot ladies' figured brilliantine skirts,
fine quality, all new patterns; C1 70
worth $3.50. Our price........... y bIV
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-26
EmbrOiderieS, LaceS, Etc.

Thousands of yards of swiss nainsook
and cambria edgngs and inserting, both
In plain and Irish point effects at
Leaders prices
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-26

HARRIET j. DAVIS, FLORIST.-Cut
flowers and funeral designs a speciality;
1O4 South Main avenue; two doors from
jackson street.
MORGAN'S PHARMACY, 101 n. MAIN
avenue. Physicians prescriptions care
fully prepared from warranted pure
drugs and chemicals. a fine assortment
OF trusses, fine stationery, blank books,
Varnish stains, mixed paints or fancy
work, artists materials, window glass,
wall paper and picture moulding. Clerk
at store all hours of night.
SECOND HAND FURNITURE-Cash for
anything YOU have to sell. Furniture,
Stoves, Tools, etc. Call and see the
stock of j. c. King, 701 to 709 West Lack
fawanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-26

Miss Agnes McDermott aged about "a
years, granddaughter of Mrs. Joseph
Moore, of Main street Avoca died Fri
day, Feb. 10, at Los Angeles, Cal, where
she had gone for the benefit of her health.
The remains win be taken to the home of
her parents, at Scranton, where interment
will be made.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10
President S Message.
CONTINUED From Third PageO

The special commissioner delayed his
departure for Paris long enough to as
certain the probable demand for space
by American exhibitors. His INQUIRIES de-
veloped an almost unprecedented inter
est in the proposed exposition and the
information thus acquired enabled him
to Justify an application for much larg-
er allotment of space for the American
section than had been reserved by the
exposition authorities.
The result was particularly gratifying
in view of the fact that the United States
was one of the last countries to accept
the invitation of France. The reception
accorded our special commissioner was
most cordial and he was given every rea-
sonable assurance that the United States
would receive a consideration cOmmensur-
ate with the proportions of our exhibit
The report of the specia. commissioner
as 10 the magnitude of the coming exposi-
tion and the demand for space for Amer
ican exhibits. supplies now arguments for
n liberal and judicious appropriation by
congress, to the end that an exhibit, fair
" representative OF the industries and
resources Of our country, may be made
in an exposition which will illustrate the
worlds progress during the 18th century
The exposition IL intended to be the
most important and comprehensive OF the
long series of international exhibitions OF
which our own mt Chicago was brilliant
example and II is desirable that the
United States should make a worthy ex.
hibit OF American genius and skill and
their unrivalled achievements In every
branch OF industry.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10
IN THE LOWERING CASE.
Secretary Says the Pun ish ment Does
Not Fit the O6ense.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Secretary Alger
has made public the reprimand admins
tered to Captain Lowering by sentence of
court martial, as follows:
"By order of the president, the pro-
ceedings. findings and sentence in the
case of Catain l.. A. Lowering, Fourth in
fantry, is approved. 1t is, however, to
be regretted that an offense so great and
example SO reaching as this should be
visited with SO light a penalty. There is
no question but Private Hammond de-
served punishment for his conduct, but
he should have received it in lawful
way. The military laws governing the
army are explicit. They prescribe the
duties of officers and enlisted men, with
the penalties for their violation. Under
them, both have rights and obligations.
When, therefore, an officer with the in
telligence and experience with which
Captain Lowering is credited, not only
violates these laws, but exhibits such a
lack of humanity as is shown in this case,
he should receive more severe sentence
than mere reprimand. Committing such
acts degrades the officer more than the
soldier he Furnishes, and shows unfitnese
for the care and command of men. I'm.
der excitement men frequently do things
which in sober moments they recall with
sorrow and regret, but this case is ag.
gravated by the fact that after weeks OF
deliberation the officer evinces no regret
for his wrongful acts"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10
CONDITION OF THE NEW NAVY


The present Immediate effective force
of the navy consists Of four battleships of
the first class: two second and ~ other
vessels. ranging from armored cruisers to
torpedo boats. There are under construc-
ton ive battleships of the first class. 10
torpedo boats and one submarine boat.
No provision has yet been made for the
armor Of three OF the five battIeships. as
II has been impossible to obtain 1t at the
price fixed by congress. 1t Is OF great i'm
portance that congress provide this arm
or. as until then. ships are OF no fighting
value
The present naval force. especially In
view OF it's increase by ships now under
construction, while not az large as that
of few other powers. Is a formida BILE
force, Its vessels are the very best of each
type and with the increase that should
be made to 1t from time to time. In the
it In a high state OF efficiency and repair.
1t is well adapted to the necessities of
the country.
has taken place in recent years. was justi-
fled by the requirements OF naval defense
and has received public appreciation. The
increase. to which the country is commit
ted should for time take the fern of
increased facilities commensurate with
the increase of our naval vessels.
II Is an unfortunate fact that there Ia
only one dock on the Pacific coast cap
able OF docking our largest ships and only
one on the Atlantic coast. and the lat
ter has for the last six or seven months
been under repair and the refore incapable
Of use. Immediate steps should be taken
to provide three or four docks OF this
capacity on the Atlantic coast, at leas,
one on the Pacific coast and floating
dock on the gulf. This Is the recon-
mendation Of very competent board ap'
pointed to investigate the subject.
There should also be ample provision
made for powder and proJectiles and 9th
er munitions of war and for an Increased
number Of officers and enlisted men. Some
additions are also necessary to our navy
yards for the repair and care OF our larg
er number OF vessels.
Az there are now OH the stocks Ave hat
tlcskips OF the largest class which car
not be completed for year or two. con
cur with the rccOmme ndatiOn of the sec
rotary Of the navy for an appropriation
authorizing the construction OF one bat
tleship for the Pacific coast. where a
present there IL only one, In commissicI
and one In the course OF construction
while on the Atlantic there are three II
commission and four under construction
and also three torpedo boats authorised
In connection with our general system o
cORNt defenAp
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10
Captain T. P. Fuller, who has been ap-

Captain T. P. Fuller, who has been ap-
pointed to succeed Indian Agent George
b. Mclaughlin as Indian agent OF the
Blackfeet, will take the place January l.
The Eight,Mi Ditch Company has
been incorporated at Livingston with
capital of $4,000, for the purpose of Sc
curing water to reclaim lands on the up
per Yellowstone.
The supreme court, in an opinion by
Chief Justice Pemberton, establishes the
validity of the code law, which makes a
lust claim for unpaid license due the
state or county lien upon any property
nsed in the business for which the license
was granted.
The supreme court of Montana holds
hat sheritfs are entitled to mileage at the
rate Of 10 cents per mile while transport
ing prisoners and others at the expense
of the state. The state authorities had
been allowing them actual expenses or
less.
Several ladies of Butte have been rails
ing subscriptions toward fund for the
defense of Mrs. Emma j. Baptiste, ac-
cused of the murder OF her husband. They
have SO far collected more than $500 and
EXPECT to raise in all $500.
| Workmen have been engaged under the
direction of Major +. Il. Jones OF the
ouartermaster's department, in charge OF
the construction of Fort Harrison, for
several days past in developing the water
supply on the reservation. There are two
/ springs, the flow of one of which has been
! 1000 gallons in "a hours, and the other
giving 5000 gallons.
The county surveyor of Cascade county
resigned his official position at the request
of the board of county commissioners
who found that his private affairs were
given preference over his public duties.
w. b. Jordan, who recently purchased
a large tract of agricultural land in the
Shields river valley, is arranging to con
struct an irrigating canal with capacity
of 1000 inches of water. The ditch will
extend down the valley five miles and vii
reclaim a valuable tract of agricultural
land. A preliminary survey for the ne"
land has already been made.
A meeting of the pioneers of Jefferson
county is called ut the Boulder Hot
Springs December 10, at O'Clock p. m.
for the purpose of organizing an old set
tiers association. All who were on thu
way to, or in Jefferson county on Deem
Der 81, 1864, are considered eligible t.
membership.
Recent mails are bringing in Letters
from Helena men who are in the Klon
dixie and the tenor of most of them il
encouraging on the whole, says the Hell
ena Independent. Albert f. Murphy ant
Myron f. Day are at Dawson City. Col
onel Camuel Word has reached Lake Ia
gish, where he has strong boat and wa
doing we'll when he wrote. Judge c. +
Gage as at Lake Bennett.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10
A WORD ABOUT ALASKA
That Territory Requires the Prompt
and Enrly Attention Of
COngreaa.

The territory OF Alaska requires the
prompt and early attention Of congress-
terial changes in the laws relating to the
territory. The great influx OF population
during the past summer ana fall and the
prospect OF a still larger immigration In
the spring. will not permit us to longer
neglect the extension Of civil authority
within the territory or postpone the es-
Establishment of a more thorough govern
A general system Of public surveys has
not yet been extended to Alaska and all
entries thus far made In that district are
ress extending TO Alaska the mining laws
OF the United States. contained the reser-
walton that It should not be construed to
put In force the general land laws Of the
country.
BY an act approved March 4. 1891. au-
thority was given for entry OF lands for
chase Of not exceeding l6o acres. then or
thereafter occupied. for purposes Of. trade
an FAR 81
territory as should be specifically named.
done Tor that vast. remote and Yet prom re n
thority was given to the PRESIDENT BY the
to- d,Sds ssrs 1sy0S into two land a.:
thereof and 70 appoint registers and re
DENT wss ALSO To
surveyor general for the entire district
Pursuant to this authority u surveyor
general and receiver have been appointed
with ofnces at Sitka. II in the ensuing
tional land district authorized by law vii
be established with an once at some
point In the Yukon valley. No appropria
ton. however. WAS made for this purpOst
and that In now necessary to be done fol
the two land districts into which the ter
ritory is to be divided.
concur veah the secfetasy OF war L.
his suggestions AZ to the necessity OIL
military force In the territory OF AlAsks
erty. Already . small force. combating
of q men with two officers, under com
mand Of Lieutenant Colonel Randall o,
the Eighth infantry, has been sent e
As II IL to the interest Of the govern
ment to encourage the development anC
settlement OF the country. and Its duty q
follow UP Its citi8ens there with benefits
of legal machinery. earnestly urge upOr
congress the establishment Of . system
as will enable II to adjust itself to tht
future areas OF greatest population.
The startling. though possibly exagKer
ated reports from the Yukon river cOun
try of the probable shortage OF food fol
the large number Of people who are win
tering there without the means Of leav
measure az 10 justify bringing the mat
ter to the attention Of congress-. Access
10 that country this winter can be had
only by the passes from Dyea and vicin
ity. which L. most difncult and perhaps
An impossible task. However should
these reports OF the suffering OF our fel
fort at any cost should be made to carry
them relief
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10
ULTiMATUM OF GERMANY,
Two CRulseFs Steam Into Port An
Prince, Haytl.

Port-au- Prince, Dec THE trouble be.
tween Germany and Hayti as the result
OF the arrest and imprisonment of Lued.
ers' reached crisis yesterday. Two Ger.
man cruisers entered the port during the
mornin, and the ultimatum from the
German government, giving the latte,
eight hours in which to meet the demand
Of Germany for indemnity to Herr Lued.
ers. Members Of the diplomatic corps be.
lieve the government of the republic has
decided to accept the conditions OF Ger
many.
The VIII and the Power.
Berlin, Dec. 6.--baron Won Bulow. min.
lister for foreign aairs, said in referring t.
Hayti:
I'VE are not satisfied with the mere re-
lease of Herr Lueders, and have demand
ed satisfaction and compensation for hi.
illegal Incarceration. which was contrar,
TO Haytien and international law. w,
hope the government of Hayti will &C
cept our legitimate demands and admit
the justice of our claims. We have tn,
will and the power to enforce it."
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10
MONEY ASKED FOR.


Washington. Dec. 7.-Secretary Gage
has transmitted TO congress his estimates
of appropriations required for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1899. ss furnished
by the several executive departments.
The total amount called for in the es-
innate is $462, 847 1875, which is about
&Se 100000 in excess of the appropriations
for 1898. Including deficiencies and mis-.
eellaneous, about al YO0O,O 900 more than
was estimated for 1898.
Under the head Of public works, the
treasury department. among other items
ssks 100000 for the erection Of . court
house, penitentiary. etc, At Sitka, Alas
ka. and $50. 600 for continuation upon the
public buildings at Portland, Ore, and
$4,000 for q lighthouse on Semimahoo
bay, Puget sound.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10
The VIII and the Pov.r


Guthrie, 0. T., Dec. g. - Hon. w. J..
Bryan departed for Mexico yesterday
morning after being deliberately enter
tanned by the people here. At the opera
house Mr.. Bryan lectured on bimetallism.
Mr. Bryan says he will stay in Mexico
ior Tour weeks. He received an invitation
by wire to be the guest of President Dia,
al the Mexican capital. Mr. Bryan in an
interview gave it as his opinion that the
pIesept congress would be . do-nothinp
affair.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10
PORTFOLIO IS GRlGGS'.
He VIII ne the Next UniteA states
Attorney General.

Washington, Dee. ct is officially an.
nounced at the White house on the re-
turn of the president to Washington that
Governor John Griggs Of New Jersey has
been rendered and has accepted the Office
of attorney general of the United States,
which will be vacated by the nomination
Of Attorney General McKenna to be as
sociate justice Of the United States su.
preme court It has not yet been settled
when Governor Griggs shall assume his
new office. but it is probable that the
date will Be about the beginning Of the
new year.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10

Ouarding AgaiAst Yellow Fever, Sale
Of the Union Pacific. Etc.

81 the Unien Pacific. Etc.
Tho recent prevalence Of the yellow few
or In . number of cities and towns
much disturbance Of commerce and dem
onstrated the necessity OF such amend.
ments to our quarantine laws as will
quarantine Authorities paramount.
The secretary of the treasury. in that
portion Of his report. relating TO the OPP
calls attention to the defects In the pres.
amendments thereto which wiii give the
y 10 the the q
demic diseases from foreign countries
and In tirnes Of emergency like that OF
sS q The sanitary for the
lection Of the people and At the same
time prevent unnecessary restrictions Of
commerce. concur In his recommended
In further effort to prevent the inva-
sion OF the United States by yellow fever.
the a. Of the
present time has been undetermined. has
been obvious. and to this end = system
attic bacterioloeical Investigation should
congress authorize the appointment of
sist Of four expert bacterioloFists; one TO
appointed from civil life. one to he de-
tailed from the medical onicers OF the
army and one from the medical officers
Of the navy.
Union PaciAe sale.
The Union Pacific railway. main line.
was sold under the decree Of the United
States court for the dietrict OF Nebraska
on the first and second Of November. this
year. The amount due the government
consisted OF the principal OF the subsidy
bonds. -! 2S,sl: and the accrued interest
thereon, S3l,2ll IS. making the total In
debtedness 81. ~. .23.75. The bid at the
sale covered the first mortgage lien AMI
the entire mortgage claim CT the United
States (less interesO.
The sale of the subsidized portion Of
the Kansas Pacific line. upon which the
government holds q second mortgage
lien. has been postponed at the instance
OF the government to December l6, 1897.
The debt Of this division OF the Union Pa
81. 1877, was sheS Principal OF subsidy
bonds .. 90. 900. and the unpaid and ac-
crued interest. D. SS. ss0.x. making . total
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10

Berlin, Dec. 6.-Right Rev. c.as
Shredder, the late professor oil ~ ~
lie university at Washington: .ns,.ahs
appointed Prussian minister " IN, j
to the faculty Of the Catholic
Nuenster, Westphalia.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10

The first deaf and dumb asylum was
founded in England, BY Thomas Braid
wood. 1890; and the arst in the United
States was at Hartford. 1917.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10
THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES.


For q number Of years past Il has been
apparent that the conditions under which
the five civilized tribes were established
In the Indian Territory. under treaty pro-
visions with the United States with the
right Of self-government and the exclus-
Son OF all white persons from within their
borders have undergone 50 complete q
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10

Bar Silver, Wi.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10

A Fort Benton man is said to have re-
ceived an offer of Is cents for next YEAR.
wool clip.
Tho Milk river valley is coming to the
front - wheat producer.
There has already been sold in the Liv.
ingston market q 900 bushels of oats and
5000 bushels Of barley.
Within Montana during the past fiscal
year S7O.4ol acres Of land have been nat.
ented to the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company.