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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-09
TELEGRAPHY AT SEA.
Sound Waves Mndr To Take the Place
ai NiTcs.

The correspondence Professor l.. I.
Blake, of Kansas university, has had
with the army and navy departments
of the United States government in re-
gard to his successful experiments in
wireless telegraphy and signaling at
sea has been of such a confidential
nature that the inventor is loath to
talk on the subject. He said today,
however, says the Chicago Tribune,
that he would not be surprised to be
called east at any time to take active
charge of work along the line of his
invention. While conducting some sea
signaling experiments off Sandy Hook
a couple of summers ago the govern
ment lent its aid, and Captain Schley,
now in charge of the flying squadron,
was the officer associated with Pro-
fessor Blake. SChley watched the sue
cess of the experiment with much in
terest, and reported to the government
what had been done, and it was the
knowledge thus gained that has caused
the government to open communica-
tions with Blake at this time. In his
Sandy Hook work, besides the assoca-
ton with Schey. Blake became inu-
mately acquainted with Captain Wild,
the present commander of the ram
Katahdin, and with Fighting Bob"
Evans, and they have also reported to
the government the success of his
work.
For some months past the navy de-
partment has been in communication
with Professor Blake, seeking infor-
nation regarding his successful ex-
periments, but this correspondence has
only reached the preliminary inquiry
stage. The machine that Professor
Blake has successfully conducted his
wireless telegraphy experiments with
must have receiver similar to that OF
a telephone.
The receiver is a very sensitive ap-
paratus, which is operated by the strik-
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perate that Captain Payne on whom
had devolved the command, decided to
send for reinfOrCementS. Scouts were
sent out to find CAPTAIN DodGe with
his troop of colored cavalry, who werr
doing patrol duty in North and Mid
die Parks, and Scout Rankin under
took the desperate task of reaching
| the nearest telegram station at Raw
lins, Wy, 100 miles away. Captain
Dodge was soon found and he succeed
cd by a miracle in reaching the in
trenChed Canln without encoUntcline
the enemy. Rankin got away in the
night and made his famous ride of $50
r,iir 49,, ~ ,h .mt'sS -u!sI' nou.S W'Ii'ou'
try sWarming with Indians
1t was on the evening of September
80 that Colonel Merritt received intelli-
@once of the desperate condition of the
little band. IN less than half an hour
from the time of receiving the news
couriers and kilograms were flying t.
the different posts in the vicinity with
orders 10 reach Rawlins by the near
est routes, ana during the following
day strong force had been put into
motion to so to the relief Of their com
rapidly as the animals could travel
ana reached the lntrenchments on sun
uaS hlorhliS' 'ctoher D. the indians
retrcatihs as soon as the mead or the
column came IN slGht' When Colonel
MERRITT rcached the scene, captain
fdyh", VINO had maintained gallant
lisht lcr SIN Gays thouSh suffering
from Wounu' pr"Ke down completely
du"' IN, oNIlS ms arms apout ms COM
l'"iirI hech' NSpt IKE chllu' more
ti''H -oo horses were lYlls dedu' lWeh-
~ i'irH 'o"" anu thlrtS Noulueu
ou' % 'No i"o. VINO went ih'o the HShI
oi' 'i'e ''UiHi''s Vi "eptel'per 81
HELD BACK.
,,
ms NV, uI""' aims i't
~ a.i" ms "ha' 'ou'u
&c 90 i.' w iio'I VI, iooN anu t"lh' Nol-
o,e' NJ ~ r puoiluu VI, ~ 'ne asencS'
VIZ, nc iuu,iu ma an tnp Nill'e men
iiau hili'o, ''e uu'iulHss pluiu-
80 anu pul heu, @ auu ''e Women car.
,icu vi ii,o '"p'iNl,s' nc pouS vi
HSc"t MeeNor was iouno IVV Sarus
I'm tne "5en'S' WIN pS chaln
dpou' tnc he'N' one sue ol lhe neau
IiuSheu iii' anu naIrei s'aEe uri'eh
TN "ush the pouS' AL 'He poules were
sCalpeu anu otherWlse iiiu'lidteu ohlel
i''uoio9', WIN Il bt'ib VI iiluiullo WIN
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-09
Nhy He ScOTuCd IL.

Conductor-Say, can't you read?
Man with the Cigar--Of course | can,
Conductor-Wel, don't you see that
sign that says Gents VIII not Smoke on
This Carp
Man with the cigar dndignantly)-I
want you to understand, sir, that / am
no gent. t."-ChiCago News.
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Her Strange DeIiycrance.

Ilt-BitS,
Her mother (to bride-elecO-
frowning on your wedding day?
Bride-elect-lm In quandary. II go
to the altar smiling, people will say I'm
simply crazy to get Charley; and If 1
look solemn they will say ] already re-
gret the step, What shall do?
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them to the agency. \ consultation
was held, and finally at the urgent
appeal of Joseph Rankin, the scout in
command, who feared treacherY, Maj
or Thornburg declined the invitation.
lie decided. however, TO march the
command to within hailnE distance of
the agency and then, if the Indians
desired a consultation, he would agree
to it. When this answer was given
the Indians rode away to bid their
fellows prepare fer an outbreak, and
ward to their death.
At the crossing of Milk Creek twen-
ty-fivc miles north of the agency, the
road passed through detile with high
bluffs on either side, affording an ex-
Cellent opportunity for ambusCade.
The defie was inside the reservation
and the Indians were on their own
ground with the soldiers tied up with
instructions and at their mercy. Just
before reaching the most dangerous
part of the defile Major Thornburg,
with the caution characteristic of a
trained soldier, left the road and took
a trail over the bluff. He had already
taken the preCaution to corral his Wag-
Ons at the entrance to the detile three
quarters of a mile in the rear. AS he
turned off the road the Indians saw
that their original plans had been dis
arranged and that they would have to
flpht in the open, but they did not de-
cline the encounter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-09

Kippax-You seem very much affected
at the tragic fate of Juliet, Miss Sniffen.
l thought / saw tears in your eyes.
Miss Sniffen-Yes Mr.. KippaX, II does
seem so sad 10 think that the lady who
played Juliet 1t not really dead.-Truth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-09
Takes Time.

Don't you think this war has dragged
along too slowly?"
"Well, it may seem so to people who
are in the habit of doing things before
they get ready Chicago Record.
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A MARTYR TO ORDERS.

Major ThornburG had proceeded only
q short distance up the bluff when he
was confronted by from $50 to 800 In
dians well armed with Winchesters.
He at once drew his men up in battle
order and waited for the onset of the
savages. 1t was apparent to every
man in the command that the only
way to insure it's safety was TO open
fire before the Indians had a chance
to make their dispositions. The scout,
Rankin, an old Indian fighter, hurried
to the side of the commander, pointed
out to him the fact that he was be-
ing surrounded and that he was al
ready nanked and urged him to open
fire, as that afforded the only hope of
escape.
"My Cod" said Major Thornburg, II
dare not; my orders are positive, and
if l violate them and survive a court
martial and instantaneous dismissal
may follow. / feel as though myself
and men We're to be murdered"
The Indians faced the troops about
800 yards distant and exhibited a de-
termination to fight. They We're rapid
ly throwing out fianking parties and
placing themselves in a position to shut
off the retreat of the doomed men. The
cavalry was dismOunted and plHed in
q position for defence, but was ordered
not to fire until the Indians opened
the attack. At last, when the Indians
had made all preparations, they opened
fire on the troops, who responded, re-
treating as they fired. BY a sudden
dash the Indians threw themselves be-
tween the retreating column and the
wagon train. Major Thornburg at once
mounted twenty-five of his men and
headed them in one of the most DASH
ing cavalry charges on record. They
reached the wagons, but Major Thorn
burg and thirteen of the men who
made the charge We're killed and ev-
cry officer was wounded except Lieu
tenant Cherry of the Fifth cavalry.
A large number of men were also Sc
rlously hurt. Then began a siege
which bade fair 10 result in the an
inhalation of the command. The In
dians first picked off the horses and
mules and within a short time from
$50 to 200 animals had been killed. They
were utilized for breastworks and aid
ed in repelling the frequent assaults of
the Indians.
MERRITT TO THE RESCUE.
Finally the situation became so des-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-09
GENERAL MERRITT'S
HURRICANE MARCH
Notable Feat of the Colorado Ute Out.
break Of 1879.

OBEDIENCE TO ORDERS THAT
BROUGHT DEATH TO MAJOR
THORNBURCi AND PART OF HIS
COMMAND GENERAL MERRITTS
RESCUE OF THE SURVIVORS.
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No man has a
right to marry a
woman and make
her his nurse dur
ing long years
of continued ill
health. A sick
man cannot be a
good husband, a
good provider, a
SiYCcRSGft,1 b,tci
Arizona republican., 1898-01-14
THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT.
MT Porter Takes Charge of the Mari
 copa & Phoenix Tomorrow.

F. I. Kendall, secretary of the Mari copa & Phoenix railroad, arrived here yesterday from San Francisco. MT. Kendall came to Phoenix to complete arrangements for the change in man. agement of the road that will take place tomorrow, when the resig- nation of Superintendent c. c. McNeil will go into effect. Simultaneously with MT. Kendall's visit the following self-explacatory circular reached this city:
 'tMaricopa & Phoenix & Sat River Val
 ley Railroad Company.
 Office fthe President, San Fran cisco, January 12, 1S9S
 'The following changes and appoint ments have been made at Phoenix Arizona:
 "Mr B. F. Porter to be acting super intendent, vice General Superintend- ent c. C. McNeil, resigned, effective January 15, 1898.
 "Mr M. O. Bickne1l to be general freight and passenger agent, vice MT F. B. Sanford, resigned, effective i'm mediately.
 ''N. K. MASTEN, President"
 It was stated last evening that MT Porter would in all probability be- come the permanent superintendent oi the road. He is the oldest employe o1 the company, having been with them for eleven years, and enjoys the entirs conf1dnce of the directors
Arizona republican., 1898-01-14
SPECIAL POSTAGE STAMPS.
To Commemorate the Trans -Missis-
 sippi Exposition at Omaha.

Washington, Janl 13.-Postmas. .er- General Gary has decided to order a series of special postage stamps to
 commemorate the holding of the trans Mississippi and international expOsi- tion at Omaha in 1898. The lamps will
 be issued in denominations of 1 cent.
 2 cent, cent, 10 cent and $1, making it possible for the public to use these stamps on all outgoing foreign as we'll as domestic mail matter and packets of merchandise. In the United States there are 70,0O0 postof1ces; so that the widespread circulation of these special stamps cannot but give the ex- position the invaluable prestige of government recognition and support. In issuing these special stamps it is not designed by the postmaster-gen- eral to withdraw from sale the current series, as was the case during the worlds fair. Third Assistant Post mastar-General Merritt. who will have charge of the selection of subjects, has written a number of letters to the leading; artists of the United States asking for suggestions relative to de- signs. The designs contemplate DOT traits of distinguished persons identi- fled with the country, appropriate his torical events as illustrated by exist ing paintings or engravings. The stamps will be different in color from the regular series, and in shape they 'Till resemble the Columbian stamps.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-14
MANGLED BY A DOG.
A Santa Monica Child Nearly Torn t,
 Pieces by a Pet.

 Santa Monica, Cal, Jan. 13.-Lucy Olivera, the pretty 7-year-old daugh- ter of Ande Olivera, was horribly bit ten by a supposedly mad dog yester- day. The dog, a large mongrel, was the child's pet. It had been acting strangely and had been tied up to await developments. Little Lucy went near the dog and it made a vicious lunge toward her, pulling it's head from the collar. The dog seized her first by the throat, then the cheek. The left cheek was badly punctured. while the right received two jagged tears. One eyelid was torn, and the eye is swollen and completely closed. The interior part of her tongue was also badly bitten.
 A neighbor hearing the child's cries, ran to her rescue, and with a large
Arizona republican., 1898-01-14
ARIZONA CATTLE ALL RIGHT.
Not Affected by the Quarantine Which
 Begins Tomorrow.

An Associated Press dispatch from San Francisco yesterday stated that a notice had been issued from the de- partment of agriculture to the Southern Pacific company that, owing to the presence of splenetic fever in certain districts in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado, shipments of cattle from these districts would be prohib- fted between January Is and Novem- Der Is. A great many local cattlemen have been unduly alarmed The or der of which mention is made was dated December 21 and was published at that time by The Republican. Neither Arizona, New Mexico or Col orado is affected by 1t in any way, but instead of certain districts in Cali fornia," the whole state of California is prescribed by the order as infected. The Associated Press dispatch is either the result of the misinforma- ton of the San Francisco correspond ent or else is deliberate purpose to include New Mexico, Arizona and Co., orado in Ca1ifornia's misery. The unreasonableness of the report Is ap- parent in that part of it relating to Colorado. Colorado in the very na- ture of things could not be an infect ed state. Sp1enetic fever, of course, might be introduced into Colorado, but 1t could no more maintain itself ther e than yellow fever could thrive in Greenland
 On account of the activity of the Arizona livestock board and the vigi- lance of Dr. Norton, the territorial veterinarian, the territory is almost
Arizona republican., 1898-01-14
! food $ Restore fun, regular action nnn of the bowels, do not irri- 1> tate or inf1ame, but leave all the delicate digestive or
 ganism in perfect condition. Try them. 5 cents. Prepared only by c. l. Hood & Co.,. Lowell, Mass.

club beat the dog off it's victim, when the beast, skirting the town, ran across the fields in the direction of the Soldiers home, biting number Of other dogs before it was shot.
 Dr. Lindsey was summoned to the Olivera child and found it in serious conditions After administering chlo- roform he dressed the wounds, finding it necessary to take about twenty stitches. She will undoubtedly be badly scared for life. In all Santa Monica today the usually beloved fam fly pets of the canine race are looked upon with suspicion.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-14

Wants to sell three and m,: of Washington and Center streets, and one and half block from car llne, or will sell you one half of it.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-14
Youngstown
ats2S North Second avenue, opposite Ford
 hotel.

AAon to trade a twenty acre tract, locat- w Qiito ed at Glendale, for rentable house
 and lot in Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-14
sHAMBD THE CHAIN GANG.
Why a Little Bird Whispered Some thing in the MarshaPs Ear.

Dr. Goodrich became disgusted yes terday at the condition of the cross ings at Washington and Center, and Adams and Center, and employed a man to clean them. This work prop erly belongs to the chain gang, but the gang was mud bound, apparently, lat thentime the doctors public spirit v \Esed. A crowd gathered to
 fly and about that time a
 kpered something in the
 locker, who forth
 chain gang to the
 Ming the doctors em-
 bn of his contract: Now
 H is in danger of disap- (the mud the marshal might 6bly set the chain gang at work ea-ly each morning on the crossings in the heart of the city. He might make himself popular by adopting this course
Arizona republican., 1898-01-14

Wants ssts ts sell m .wS SsnSas o
 payment to sult the buyer.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-14

as nearly immune as Colorado and New Mexico, whose sanitary regula- tions are also excellent. Arizona cat tlemen, therefore, need not be uneasy, for tomorrow, January 15, when the quarantine goes into effect, holds no terrors for them
Arizona republican., 1898-01-14

wopfc to trade . 1,5Oo-gallon galvanized w 0iIto iron tank for good family milk
 COW.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-11
where Fruits Thrive Bes,.

Under the personal supervision Of
Secretary Martha A. Shute. the State
Board Of Horticulture has Just issued a
nine-page pamphlet containing list Of
the fruits recommended for general
planting in the various fruit districts Of
Colorado.
The list OF fruits that can be raised in
the Northern district, comprising the
counties OF Eagle. Grand. Larimer. Lo-
gan, Morgan. Phillips. Sedwick. Summit,
Washington, Weld, Pitkin and Yuma.
was arranged by W. B. Osborn OF Love
land and Prof. c. 5. Crandall Of the State
Agricultural college at Fort Collins. The
fruits that can be raised in those coun-
ties are apples, peaches, pears, plums.
cherries, raspberries. blackberries. dew
berries. currants. gooseberries. grapes
and Strawberries.
The Southern district comprises Baca,
Bent. ChatIcc. Cheyenne. Custer. FL
Paso. Fremont. Huerfano. Kiowa, Lake
Las Hnimas, O,ero. Prowers and Pueblo
counties. The following selections were
made for that district by Senator W. Il.
FELTON, Of Canon City and J. c. Kain of
Rocky Ford: apples. pears, peaches. nee
tarines. prunes, apricots. plums, cherries,
blackbcrries. black and red raspbcrries,
currants. goo~eberrice. strawtJrries
grapes. ounces and almonds.
Western district embraces Archuleta.
Co~tilla. Delta. Dolores. Garfield. Gunni.
son. Hinsdalc. "a Plata. Mesa. Montezu-
ma, Montrosc. Rio Grande. Rio Blanco.
Routt. Saguachc. San Juan and San
Miguel.
The selections were male by c. W.
Steele Of Grand Junction and W. S. Co
burn OF Hotchkiss and we're as follows:
Apples. peaches. plums. pruncs. pears.
cherries. apsicota, nectarines. grapes.
gocsebesrics. currants. blsckberrics. dew
berries. black and red raspberrics. straw
berries. auinccs and almonds.
The selections in the Central district.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-11

There being no funds in this Office to
provide for other expenses than that OF
salaries, and in order to secure the i'm
mediate publication Of a pamphlet con-
tanning a report OF the proceedings OF
the fourth annual Conference OF Chari-
ties and Corrections held at Colorado
Springs January Gil, 1898, it will be
necessary to ask for subscriptions from
friends who are interested in the work.
l have accordingly decided to ask for
subscriptions at the rate of p cents per
copy. AS soon as enough orders have
been filed to warrant the expense l will
proceed to have the pamphlet published.
Will you please notify us upon receipt
OF this announcement the number Of
copies that you will take and pay for
when the pamphlets are delivered. As
prompt a response as possible will be
necessary for it will take some time to
prepare the addresses for the printer.
The work contains much valuable in
formation and all interested people
should have at least one copy for refer
euce.
c. L. SroSAKER, Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-11
CHICAGO SPECIAL.
One Might. Denver to Chicago.

The Burlington Routes famous train.
the Chicago Special. will be restored
Sunday. February 9th.
1t will leave Denver at 10 a. m. (atier
arrival of the d. L. +. G. train from the
Vest reaching Chicago at 2:l5 p. N.
next day-in ample time to connect
with the fast afternoon trains for the
East.
Chichgo will be reached in twenty.
seven and quarter and New York in
fitty-four and half hours after leaving
Denver.
The Chicago Special is the only
'-one night on the road" train between
Denver and Chicago-the only fast east
bound morning train out Of Denver
the only Denver Chicago train making
close connections at Chicago with after
noon trains for New York. Philadelphia
Boston, Baltimore and all other eastern
cities.
Its equipment consists OF sleeping. re-
clining chair, dining and smoking cars
Meals are served on the European plar
YOU pay only for what YOU order.
The Chicago Special will be in addi
ton and in no way interfere with the
Burlington's "Vestibuled Flyer" whici
will continue to leave Denver at $50 ?
m. reaching Omaha at p. IN. the mex
afternoon and Chicago at $40 the FOL
lowing morning.
For tickets and full information cal
at offices OF connecting lines or write tC
G. W. Vallery. general agent, 1883 18th
St. Denver.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-11
F ~ HUNT' AND c.

impossible to reach them. The better
way is to destroy the eggs Of the originals
by the March spraying Of sulphur, lime
and salt.
As to spray pumps, We have had and
used various makes. One or two have
given perfect satisfaction. In order to
decide upon the best to be had for the
least money the manager OF the Fruit
Growers association was instructed to
secure sample pumps Of the best makes
and appoint day for exhibition and
trial inviting all fruit growers to be
present. About 30 accepted the invita-
ton. After witnessing the various pumps
work the majority pronounced in favor
Of the Eclipse" which the association
could purchase by the quantity QUILTED
and ready for work and delivered At
Grand Junction at the extremely low
price OF sl6.00. 1t is first class pump
in every particular and has given perfect
satisfaction to all fruit growers in the
valley who have used it. Its working
parts are all brass including the valve.
and has perfect mechanical agitatog
at the bottom OF ths barrel. 1t is easy
10 work and never gets out of oedee.
Another good pump was the Beam al
s2iO0. The association has decided 10
handle both OF them and has secured
the agency for the Western Slope. So
ers with the Eclipse. its low price and
The Delta independent., 1898-02-11

A well known Pittsburger. who has
Just returned from a trip through the
southwest. has many commendatory
things 10 say OF the improved methods
q handling passenger traffic in that sec
tioa. In point OF speed. general con-
vsuieuccs and luxurious Punishment he
bsiievcs the western roads are somewhat
in advance Of those in the east.
Il was particularly struck" he told a
PreD man. with the hold the advanced
idsas in railroading have taken on the
wssesrn railroad managers. The branch
a tAe Wabash. running between St.
LU0b and Chicago. was a great object
leDpo 10 me. had the good fortune TO
travel on its Ban ncr limited" between
49, two points and after a rapid. easy
- delightful run, il was my conviction
tAas iu its solidly vcstioulcd trains. in
- ftss reclining chair carr: in its library
go With their equipment OF contempo-
~ magazines and standard literature;
= ~ faulticss dining cars. aud in the
~ elegance of its magnificent COM
possosnt sleeping cars. the Wabash
The Delta independent., 1898-02-11

What does it cost to get there? When
and how should one gos What should
one take? Where are the mines: How
much have they produced? Is work
plentiful? What wages are paid: Is
living expensive? What are ones chances
of "making a striker"
Complete and satisfactory replies to
the above questions will be found in the
Burlington Routes 'klondike Folder,
now ready for distribution. Sixteen
pages of practical information and an
up-to-date map OF Alaska and the klon-
dixie. Free at Burlington Route ticket
offices, or sent on receipt Of four cents in
stamps by G. W. Vallery. General Agent
Burlington Route, Denver. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-11

special Correspondsuce.
Feb. ). lSos.
George jackson has moved in his new
house.
Harry Price is improving very fast and
is able to be around.
james Bever is about to sell his mesa
ranch to Will Lance.
Rome Markley lost one OF his horses
last week.
Mrs. Pierson has been on the sick list
FOR few days.
Ed Schmid was visitor on the mesa
a few days this week.
Nora Schmid was married to Tod
Smith the last OF January.
Thic Morris has sold his cattle TO
Hartman.
JrpY.