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The times., 1898-11-18
Cuban Evacuation.

If the American Commissioners at
Paris have had reason to complain of
| the dilatory tactics of the elusive. but
ever polite Spaniards, what language
| permissible in the case of an officer and
a gentleman could express the senti-
ments of our weary Commissioners
at Havana? The latter have been
| unable to get any other reply to
their demands and appeals than the
simple words. we can't" They were
instructed to notify the Spaniards that
they must get away by December first,
but the answer was that they couldn't.
Told that they must not sell cannon and
other public property, the Spaniards
smiled and went right on with the sales.
Bluster affected them no more than
prayers, and the position of the Ameri-
| can Commissioners was painful and
humiliating. Blanco said he might van
ish by the first of February, and hope
less of any results the Commissioners
| ceased their exchange of notes and gave
up the meetings. The Americans were
numerous enough to force the Spaniards.
to leave if they had been armed. Be
sides the three Commissioners, Stephen
Crane reports a bewildering string of
| colonies, majors, and captains, .all OBJ
viously as important as the very devil"
| These all have their orderlies, clerks
and servants, and it requires a whole
| hotel to house the outfit. Yet they have
| acquired nothing more than the assur-
ance that Blanco will not leave until he
gets ready.
How has the agreement to evacuate
by the first of January been effected?
Not by the Commissioners and their at
tendants. Blanco's fears of riot have
| done it. When some of his regulars re-
volted and all the others threatened to.
he promised to get the money and pay
their back wages. He appealed to Sa-
! gasta for this money and was denied.
He was told to shoot the mutinous
troops. He knew there were no SOL
diers he could trust, so he preferred to
resign. Then he was instructed to hold
embark by that date. The riotous dis
position of the Spanish regulars has
been source of anxiety to the Presi-
dent and of fear to the Commissioners.
yet is the luckiest thing of all. But for
that there is no telling when Blanco
would get out. 1t is especially grateful
20 our Commissioners that Blanco is on
the verge of panic. They have been
a source of disappointment and are OBJ
jects of contempt and ridicule to the
: Cubans. They were welcomed in the ex-
The times., 1898-11-18

munication between the War Office and
the army; and given commander in
the field of a physique that was fatal
TO his energy in a hot climate and who
was obstinate in his reckless disregard
of military conventionalities and es-
sential principles-given all these and
what could there be but disaster? The
only saving things were the adoption
of General Miles plan of campaign, the
interference of General Miles at criti-
cal moment, the good sense and brav-
cry of the subordinate officers and the
matchless courage and determination
and endurance of the soldiers. But for
these saving things there would have
been but few of our heroes to suffer and
die of the blundering at Washington.
We have got at the prime causes now,
and every indignant expression of the
American people finds its full warrant
in the testimony of trustworthy wit
uesses
The times., 1898-11-18
The Sea Fight or santiago.

The country still takes an active in
terest in the question: "Who won
Schley's victory over Cervera?'
In an adjacent column, under the cap
ton, Sampson versus Sampson" we
offer some analysis of the two battle
reports made by Sampson, which may
tend to shed further light upon the ma
ter.
Aside from the value of the present
ment, as tending to clear the way for
unobstructed national recognition Of
Admiral Schley's heroic work, readers
will observe that certain novelties are
suggested which cannot fail to prove of
Importance to the sciences of chronol-
ogy and geography. Otherwise. a great
deal of the truth of history and of the
plausibility of sea narratives is involved
in a satisfactory solution of the mys-
terry that is still held-in some quarters
to surround the stirring naval events
of the third of July in the present year
of Grace
The times., 1898-11-18
Commissioner Peck.

(From the Chicago Times Herald.)
As a matter of fact, the American people have
reason to feel highly elated the result OF
Mr.. Peck's labors in Paris He has to his credit
the largest granted to any country in the
world-202, 600 square feet-and has also secured
valuable concessions in the way OF site for a
national building equal to that of Great Britain,
a site for an agricultural pavilion adjoining the
main agricultural building also extra space for
forestry exhibits and for United States marine
and Weather Bureau exhibits.
The crowning concession of all, which could
not have been secured by Major Handy or anyone
else six months ago. and which illustrates more
than any other concession our sudden growth in
national power and importance, is grant of a
generous amount of space among the colonies"
This space was refused when Commissioner Peck
first asked for it. on the contention that We had
no colonies. But the sessions of the American
Commissioners in Paris have convinced the ex
position authorities that we shall have use for
space set apart for colonial exhibits
The times., 1898-11-18
A vaIuabIe Htnt 10 Europe.


1t may probably be said by section
of the continental press that what
might be called the pointed Anglo
Americanism of Mr.. Joseph Chamber
lain's Manchester speech was intended
for political effect in Europe. We are at
liberty TO accept that view ourselves
without detracting from the other con-
siderations, that it may have been also
designed to carry a message of fra
ternity and good cheer to the people of
America, and that the British colonial
secretary's remarks were loaded down
with plain truth.
For example, Mr.. Chamberlain is
quite correct in his expressed opinion
that past differences between the moth
lious Yankee offspring have been the re-
suits of Misunderstanding; that each
now understands the other better: that
practical rapprochement has been
growing fast in consequence, and that
its logical outcome may have an i'm
portant, if not dominating effect upon
the world politics of the future. 1t is
lantic that the heart of Britain went out
TO us when, lately, We undertook the
risks and cheerfully submitted to the
certain losses in property and life in
volved in a war for humanity.
We may say that the brotherhood and
moral support of our British cousins
during our contest with Spain has ef-
faetna ,T ii
like toward Great Britain in the United
States that had not been overcome and
but little If at all diminished during a
hundred years. But at last Americans
have learned to recognize the fact that
John Bull collectively is at bottom cap
able of The sturdy and honest friendship
that we have always known him to be
individually. On the other hand, recent
events have taught both the rulers and
the people of the British Empire that the
day has long vanished when the West
ern Republic could be regarded as a
mere geographical expression. covering
huge aggregation of semi-ignorant
farmers, hucksters, and cowboys. In
deed, it has suddenly dawned upon the
and military nation in the English
speaking family, in actual alliance with
which the Anglo-Saxon race and system
could dictate peace and civilization to
the round world.
With the complete removal of misun-
derstanding, there is no reason appar-
ent why the United States and Great
Britain should not in effect stand by
each other in respect of matters of COM
mon interest and danger. Each has a
vital stake in the preservation of trade
openings in the Far East. Neither has
any disposition to monopolize those
openings, but both together might be
able TO prevent their exclusion from
avenues of commerce which certain con-
tinental powers seem inclined to close
in their own interests.
Acting together. Great Britain and
America could present TO the world an
impregnable navy, and armies as vast
as the united military force of the Old
World, if that were necessary. They
could nearly shut out the food supply
of Western Europe. Against their COM
bined sea power the merchant marine
of all hostile powers would disappear
from the waters of the earth. Truly, as
Mr.. Chamberlain said at the close of his
speech, in the face OF a perfect under
standing between John and Jonathan,
we two may guarantee peace and
civilization to the world"
The times., 1898-11-18
Pins.
(From Harper,s Bazaar.l

Ctrom Harper's BaZaar.)
Every individual who lives to grow up has in
all probability asked, at some time in his life,
what becomes Of all the pins that are manufac-
tured and lost. An old gentleman in London has
prepared himself to answer the question. BY a
series of experiments conducted in his back gar
den he has discovered that they go the way OF
all flesh. and resolved into dust. Hairpins,
which he watched for 154 days, disappeared at
the end OF that time, having been resolved into
a ferrous oxide, a brownish rust, which was
blown away by the wind as it formed; bright
pins took nearly eighteen months to disappear;
polished steel needles nearly two and one half
years; brass pins had but little endurance; steel
pens at the end OF fifteen months had nearly
gone while their wooden holders were still in
tact Pencils, with which he also experimental,
suffered little by exposure: the lead was un-
harmed, and the cedar almost as good as new;
but then nobody has ever asked the question
about pencils, and he might have spared himself
his pains.
The times., 1898-11-18
Roosevelt md Plntt.
(From the Detroit Free Press =,

lfIoin the Detroit free Press
Nothing so retards the task Of purging politics
of the Platts and Quays as to have citizens in
good standing deferring to them, taking orders
from them, and hanging upon their favors 1t
has been humiliating and shameful enough to see
the President of the United States making con-
cessions to these malign and unscrupuous spoils
men and plotters; but to have man of reputed
independence. sturdy fiber, and fearessness like
Roosevelt recognizing the supremacy of the Tioga
dictator was painful revelation to the ap-
ponents OF boss rule.
The times., 1898-11-18
A Mighty Lonely Place.

IfrOm the Chlcago Hecord.J
There is only one territory OF any size-and
never has been but one-oceupied by any con-
lutely excluded. Yet such 4 place exists today,
and has existed for centuries As far back as
history reaches, to all females it has been for
hidden ground. This country without women is
situated on bold plateau between the old
peninsula of Acte, in the Grecisn archipelago,
and the mainland. Here, in the midst of culti-
waited fields and extensive woodlands, dwells a
monastic confederation OF Greek Christians with
twenty-three converts, and numbering more than
1900 souls Not of the monasteries dates
from later time than the twelfth century
few soldiers guard the borders of this land
and no woman is allowed TO cross the frontier.
Nor is this ALL The rule is extended to every
female creature, and from time mmemorial no
COW, mare, hen. duck, goose has been per-
mitted 10 enter this territory.
The times., 1898-11-18
A Giant walnut free.
CFrom the Philadelphia Reeord.)

What is considered the largest walnut tree in
Bucks County, Pa, is about to fall victim TO
the woodlands ak. The tree in question stands
farm Mecilanicsville. and although of
great age, is not thought to have attained its full
growth. Some idea OF the size of this monster
may be obtained from the diameter Of its trunk,
which is exactly six feet The distance from the
ground to the first limb is seventeen feet, and
the shadow cast by this huge growth would shell
ter good-sized house from the Summer
The tree has been sold to lumber concern in
Ohio, whose intention is TO convert the patriarch
into lumber for the purpose Of furniture manu-
featuring. The tree will yield a great number
of fine boards, and the grain OF the wood is pro
nounced to be exceptionally fine
The times., 1898-11-18

If the Spanish Commissioners accept
the Presidents dictum, that the Philip
pines are already wholly ours by right
of conquest. they may make as many
and as long arguments as they choose
about the amount of the money indemnity
That we should be able to proclaim the
rule and the insurgents must submit, is
the important thing
The times., 1898-11-18
windsor Castle. Many clocks.
From the London Leader

: VIUH the Luhdun Ieader.J
The queen has $50 clocks at Windsor Castle
Some OF them run for forty y-eight hours at a
winding, one of them for twelve months and it
is said that, in order that the winder may not
forget the latter one, it is wound every year
on his birthday. The Oldest clock the queen
has belonged 10 Anne Boleyn. 1t is quite
modern looking affair, but for the heavy weights
that work it. One of the clock cases contains
Gen. Gordon's Bible.
The times., 1898-11-18
Decline in Swearing.
fFrom the Ladies, Home journal.

Swearing is growing less, decidedly so. Al
students OF men agree in this view, Just as
excessive alcoholic drinking is falling into disuse.
The principal reason for the decline of both ex-
cessive swearing and drinking is that men are
getting more and more careful to refrain from
any habit which places self-eontrol in peril. So
cety is constantly growing more impatient with
a man who lacks equipoise. while the keener
demands of business necessitate men being more
moderate in all things. The basis of the change
may be more material than spiritual but the
change IS taking place, irrespective of the char
acter Of the basis os power.
The times., 1898-11-18
Not Ear Wronr
From the Hartford courant.

(From the Hartford Courant)
DIR. Swallow, the Pennsylvania prohbtionist
didn't get many votes last week as he (and
others expected, but he got the chance to
preach another of those admirable little sermons
OF his in a single sentence. Somebody asked
him whether he was going out of politics
what right has any Americap citizen to go out
OF polihcsf' replied Dr.. Swallow.
The times., 1898-11-18

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The suggestion that General Shafter
should be called before the Alger Relief
Commission is absurd. What it should
learn is what went on at the front.
The times., 1898-11-18
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

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problem in his first message. A failure of
the Peace Commission at Paris to arrive
at satisfactory conclusion before the
assembling of Congress will make 1t adj
visable. many think, for the President to
let the subject rest for time, and treat
1t later in a special message. He is being
urged to do this in any event, on the
ground that he can make his views more
impressive by detaching them 50 to
speak. from the general summary of the
departmental reports which, as rule
form the basis of the Chief Magistrates
annual message to the Congress. The
President, among other things Is expect
ed to recommend the construction of the
Nicaragua Canal. under the supervision
and control of this Government He will
also ask Congress, it is said, to grant a
subsidy for the construction of cable
from San Francisco to Mani by way of
Honolulu and the Ladrone islands. 1t is
not believed that the President will at
this time undertake to suggest tar #
schedules for any of our new possessioa%
Senator John NJ Thurston of Nebraska
arrived in Washington yesterday and was
one of the callers at the White House
during the day. He said that the Repub-
licans were certain to control both
branches of the Nebraska legislature and
would elect a member of their party to
succeed Senator Allen. Mr.. Thurston vot-
ed against Hawaiian annexation and has
been opposed to the expansion idea. He
has seen a new light, however, and is
now heartily in favor of the annexation
of the Philippines. Four-fifths of the
West, irrespective of party, he says, are
in favor of the expansion policy.
Representative James H. Southland OF
Ohio. has reached the city and has Sc
cured quarters for the Winter at the
Hamilton. When seen last night Mr.
Southard said that he did not think an
extra session of Congress will be neces
sary this Winter. "An the business that
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Delaware and Hudson.

On Sunday, July Srd, trains will leave
For Carbondale--6.2o, 753, s.53. 1913 a.
M. IL noon: 123, 2.2O, 3.52, 525, 625 1867,
9.15, 11.00 p. m. l.16 a, M
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2.20 y. IN.
For Honesdale-s.2o. s.5s, 1913 a. M. 70
noon; 2.20, 525 p m.
For Wilkes Barre 645, 7.iS, S.43, 9.3s, 1913
a. M. l2.o3, l.23, 2.1s, 3ss 427, S1o 7.4S.
1041 113) p m.
For New York. Philadelphia, ETC.. VIA
Lehgh Valley Railroads.&c. a. m.,- 1903.
1.2S, 427 p. M; with Black Diamond Ex-
press. 11.30 p. m.
For Pennsylvania Railroad Points-6.45.
9.3S "A. m. 21S, 4.27 p. m.
For Western Points, via Lehigh Valley
Raiiroad-7.4S a. m; 1903, 3:S3, with
Black diamond Express, 1O.4l, 1l,So p. m.
Trains will arrive in Scranton as fol-
From Carbondale and the North-6.4o.
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4,l3 5,t3. 743, 1913. 1127 p. m.
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32s SAB, 74S D. m. ,
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THE MARKETS.
Wall Street Review.

New York, Aug. 15.-The market for
stocks was remarkably active ana
buoyant all day today. There was an
occasional halt in the upward tenden-
cy and the price of some leading stock
was advanced to level which invited
unusually heavy offerings. But no
volume of offerings seemed sufficient to
check the steady upward tendency of
the market and everything was alb
sorbed with eagerncss. st. Paul took
the lead of the market with q rise of
3h per share and the total transac"
tions for the day footed up 67,7O0
shares. The buying of st. Paul was
accompanied by rumors that the next
semi annual divident of per
cent. will be supplemented by
an extra dividend. The preferred
stock was hid UP to ga per cent.
today and the high grade bonds of the
company were also very strong. But
while the st. Paul was the conspicuous
center of the market the other Gran
gers were uniformly strong. The buy
ing of Northern Pacific continued very
large and aggressive. Brooklyn Rapid
Transit was also heavily bought and
number of the industrials. notably
Tobacco, some of the iron and steel
companies, New York Air Brake, the
Rubber stocks and American Mailing
were buoyant and active. The strength
spread from the leaders as the day
progressed and embraced a continual
ingrowing list of stocks, most of which
show gains of between 1 and 2 points
and many of them in excess of that
Sugar and Manhattan were depressed
throughout There was no special
news to account for the rise which
were rather due to the growth of a
general conviction that the conclusion
of peace will give full scope to the
extraordinarily favorable conditions in
the country embraced in large crops at
profitable prices, easy money condi-
tions and a continuing favorable trade
balance. The multiplying signs Of
business activity in all lines strengthen
the conviction in the countryS con
tinued prosperity. The total sales
were $500 shares.
Furnished by WILLIAM LINN ALLEN
& CO. stock brokers, Mears building,
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lard had lived on the reservation for
many years unmolested by the Indians
When word came of the American
naval victories to the Sioux villages
there was great pow wowing and talk
ing and jubilation at the prowess Of the
Americans. The news got over the
Porcupne Creek tepees where the
Spaniard lived, and the Sioux watched
him closely to see the effect upon him.
When he heard the news he was nom
plussed, but. pulling himself together,
he split the air for huzzas for Spain.
The idea of anybody shouting for
Spain on their territory shocked the
Indians, and they threatened to
wing" him IL he didn't stop.
A request was sent to Major Clapp.
the agent at the post, that the Span
lard be expelled. Major Clapp had him
brought in by the Indian police and
questioned him. At first he denied
cheering Spain, but when confronted
with the Indians he dared not lie and
tried to excuse himself.
II got these" said Major Clapp,
pointing to his shoulder straps, "in
the service of my country, and rep
resent that country here and don't
intend that the flag shall be insulted
| ought to put you in the guardhouse,
but will give you an hour to get off
this reservation, and don't come back!'
But my goods are upon Porcupine
Creek" said the Spanard.
I'm sent them to you. Get OUT" re-
piled the Major.
The Spanard fled precipitately. Out
side was squad of Indians waiting
for the result of the interview. When
they heard of it they climbed on their
ponies and with "hi-yi' and a war
whoop started down the trial pell-mell
after the fleeing Spaniard, who was
making good tipe through the alkali
dust to the Nebraska line. The reds
overhauled the fleeing rider. They
brought their quirts down upon his
ponys sides, uttering yells and grunts
and shouting "chitiha" at him-the
word means no good. For miles they
drove the fleeing Spaniard, circling
around and yelling like mad at him.
Near the State line they gave him a
final hustlng, and, amid shouts and
yelle of derision, drove him out of the
reservation. The Indians returned to
their tepees and had a great jubilation
over the event. Next day the Span
lard received his traps from the police
and drove through this place stopping
only long enough to sacrifice his
horses and outfit to get railroad fare
to take him from the country.