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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-03
THEATRICAL ATTRACTIONS.
Light Opera at Academy.

The Waite Opera company sang TIE
Mascot" at the Academy of Music yes
terday afternoon before large audience.
Last night Mauritania" was presented in
splendid manner. Joseph Smith and
Miss Morella had congenial roles and the
opera as a whole was probably more ac-
ceptably presented than any in the COM
pany's repertoire heard thus far in this
city. This afternoon the Twin Sisters,
or Girofie- -Girofia," will be sung and to-
night 1.-THE Two Vagabonds." There will
be living pictures at the conclusion Of
both performances.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-03
GRAND LODGE OF ODD FELLOWS.
Approach of the COnvention ArOusing
Interest in wilkes. s.Barrs.

"The approach of the annual session
of the grand lodge of Odd Fellows,
which takes place IN this city next
May, has already served to awaken an
enthusiastic interest in that order
here" says the Wilkes-B Barre Record.
"A new lodge of about 200 members
was established by the Grand lodge
officers last week on the Heights. A
day or two later the same officers in
stituted Rebekah lodge.
This branch of the order includes
both sexes. but is pre-eminently the
ladies' department"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-03
The Sagps Tonight.

OF the Sages, who begin a three days
engagement at the Lyceum tonight, an
exchange says: indications are that
during the balance of the week Harris
burg will become thoroughly hypnotized
and all that will be talked about will
DO the Sages, The latter are the great
est hypnotists on the continent today,
and scored a wonderful hit at the opera
house last evening, when they opened a
weeks engagement. These people. X, La
Motto and Olga Helen Sage, displayed
their remarkable powers to an audience
that was made up of doctors, lawyers,
ministers and business men," The Sages
will give a matinee at the Lyceum satur-
day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-03
CONFERENCE AT EAST STERLING

At East Sterling. Wayne county. yes
terday the sixty-ninth session of the
Pennsylvania conference of the Metho-
dist Protestant church was held.
Rev. h. Bruce Bellas, of Beaumont,
Wyoming county, presided over the
sessions of the conference which were
attended by many clergymen promi-
nently identified with the general work
of the conference.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-03
Salt Rheum Cured Quick.

Dr. Agnew's Ointment cures Salt
Rheum, and all itching or burning skin
diseases in a day. One application
gives almost instant relief. For Itch
ing, Blind, or Bleeding Piles il stands
without a peer. Cures in three to six
nights. 35 cents. Sold by Matthews
Bros. and w. T. Clark.-55. +s
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-03

and action of the play take place in Paris
in 1920. The story is historical and shows
some of the intrigues of the Luxembourg
during the regency of the Due d'Orleans.
The production will be beautifully mount
ed and costumed, the dresses being of
that odd and picturesque fashion which
marked the Queen Anne period.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-03

SPALDING SPALDING SPALDING SPALDING
SPALDING SPALDING SPALDlNG SPALDlN6
SPALDING SPALDING SPALDlNG SPALDlNG
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SPALDING SPALDING SPALDING SPALDlNG
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-03
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
TO GO TO PITTSBURG
Propose 10 Attend the Grand Encamp.
meut Which Meets In October.
IS HELD EVERY THREE YEARS

Itinerary That Has Been Prepared
for the Trip by the Local Committee
ofKnights That Has Had Charge of
the Matter--It Provides a Most In
teresting Sightseeing Expedition
as Well as n Visit to the Grand En-
campment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-03
ManteII in New PLAY.

Robert Mantell will be at the Lycsum
Monday, March 7, presenting new Io-
mantle play by w. A. Tremayne. en-
titled "A Secret Warrant" The scenes
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DING SPALDING SPALDING SPALDING
DING SPALD1NG SPALDING SPALDING
DING SPALDING SPALDING SPALDING
DING SPALDING SPALDING SPALDING
DING SPALDING SPALDING SPALDING
DING SPALDING SPALDING SPALDING
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23
TO COOPERATE WITH GOMEZ.
An American Envoy Said to Have Been
Sent to Cuban Camp.

An American Envoy Said to Have Been
Sent to Cuban Camp.
Washington, April 23.-It is un-
derstOod that an American army Off
Ger has been dispatched to Cuba to
make arrangements with the insur-
gents for cooperating with the United
States forces. He is understood to
be now in Cuba on his way to the
camp of Gomez. There are now 3d.
600 Cubans in arms, and Senior Alber-
TIM, first secretary of the Cuban dele
CATION here, says that an army of
60, 600 men can be put in the field at
any time, the only thing they need
being arms, ammunition and camp
supplies. These men know every
foot of ground, are accustomed to the
hardships of fighting in swamps and
mountain passes, understand from
experience the effective means of sap
ping Spanish strength, and are fully
acclimated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23
WILD STORY FROM FLORIDA.
Report That Monitor and Spanish Ship
Are Founding Away.n

Jacksonville, Fla, April 23.-Accord-
Ing to private dispatches received by
The Times Union and Citizen last night
the first naval battle of the war took
place opposite Boynton, about twenty
five miles south of Palm Beach, at 10
O'Clock yesterday morning. George Ly-
man, reliable man, and several others
who were fishingin Lake Worth, which is
separated from the ocean by a narrow
strip of land, heard heavy firing and
ran to the beach. They reported to the
railroad agent and postmaster at Ian
tara that United States monitor was
chasing and firing upon a Spanish man
of-war or gunboat, conveying a coal or
transport ship. The Spaniard replied
sho; after shot.
All the ships were travelling with 4
bone in their teeth" The men say they
watched the battle for an hour, or until
only the smoke from the tunnels was
visible on the southern horizon, in which
direction they were travelling. A special
dispatch from Lantana says: "An eve
witness has just arrived from Boynton
and reports a supposed transport vessel
southward bound guarded by a man-of-
war pursued by monitor, keeping up
a heavy running fire."
ITO Editors-The Associated Press
queried Jacksonville, and the reply came
they had used every means to verify
the story and sent it for what il is
worth1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23
SPANS FLEET IN CUBAN WATERS.
Ships That are Already on Hand in the
West Indies.

Key West. April 23.-Although
Spain has total of So ships distrib-
uted in Cuban and Porto Rican
waters, no doubt exists in official cir
cles of the ability of the North At
lantic squadron to easily destroy
those which it will meet in the vicin-
ity of Cuba. Of the Spanish force,
its largest cruiser, the Alfonso XII.
Of $500 tons displacement. lies in a
disabled condition in Havana harbor.
and it is expected that it will remain
there until the American flag dis
places that of Spain. Spain's next
largest ship in Cuban waters is the
cruiser Reina Mercedes. of 8, 900 tons.
built in 1887, which is regarded as a
very good vessel of her type. The
only other ships which American
men-of-war have to fear. are seven
torpedo cruisers, the Filipinas. of $50
tons and 20 knots; the Jorge Juan, Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23
WHAT IS CONTRABAND OF WAR,
From the Standpoint of the United States
at This Period.

From the Standpoint of the United States
at This Period.
Washington, Arpil 23.-Inasmuch as
there exists a great amount of misap-
prehension, not only among foreign
countries, but also among Amer
can shippers, as to the character CT
merchandise that is contraband and LA
bic to seizure during the progress ofwar,
the following unofficial but authentic
statement has been obtained from a
high official of the government:
In determining according to the law
OF nations whether merchandise is con-
traband of war. it is classified: Abb
solute contraband; 2-Occasional or
conditional eontraband; 3-Goods not
contraband. The first class includes all
goods Of an essentially warlike charac-
ter. The second class includes provis-
ions. naval stores, coal, horses, certain
kinds Of machinery, certain forms of
steel, iron, ETC., which are subservient
to warlike use and which are destined
Tor the use Of the enemy. They are con-
traband or not according to occasions
and conditions as to their character.
shipment and destined use. Every such
case depends on its own facts.
THE third class includes articles not
suited to warlike use, such as church
service and musical instruments. house.
hold wares and goods. and other such
like articles, and including many that
are purely mercantile in charcter. No
article Of merchandise is contraband
unless transported beyond the territor-
ial waters and jurisdiction Of a neutral
state; nor unless destined for an enemy
port or for enemy use or for an enemy
ship upon the high seas, which belliger-
ent ships are permitted to police in
search Of enemy ships and contraband
Of war.
mo final and exhaustive definition Of
contraband articles can be given. They
are changing with the progress of in
ventions. Some articles were formerly
contraband which now are not, and the
converse is true. Each belligerent is
competent to determine what it will
treat as contraband. Its prescription Of
contraband articles is conclusive. If
such prescription should be made in
outrageous disregard Of international
affected would probably interpose.
Neither belligerent can treat goods as
contraband in violation of his treaty
stipulations with a neutral power as
regards the subjects of that power.
Amy one desiring to ship goods to a
foreign port in neutral vessels would
profitably consult any existing treaties
between Spain and the government Of
that port. The belligerent right of cap
ture as against a neutral exists only
either in case of contraband of war. or
of enemy's goods aboard, or of violation
of an effective blockade. and in other
analogous cases where the conduct Of
the neutral justifes the belligerent in
treating his property as enemy prop
erty. II Spain adheres to the principle
free ships. free goods" as this govern
ment proposes to do, only contraband
goods are subject to capture in such
ships.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23
The Drawback.

Mile Victorine confides to the jani-
tors wife that her mistress, who is old
and feeble, has promised to remember
her in her will if she takes good care Of
her till she dies. The janitor's wife
shrugs her shoulders.
1.-THE worst of that is, my dear, that
the better you take care of her the lon-
ger you'll have to wait for your legacy"
Paris Figaro.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23
ANXIETY OVER THE OREGON.
Dangers That Beset the Great Battleship
Still Cause Concern.

Washington, April 23.-Anxiety
over the dangers that beset the great
battleship Oregon on her cruise from
the Pacific to the Atlantic still dis
turbs the naval department. That
the Spanish realize the menace that
this big ship will involve to the fleet
the dOns may send over here is un-
derstood here in Washington. The
suspense will not be relieved and fear
relaxed until the department hears
direct from the vessel and is able to
communicate to her commander the
alertness that is imperative on his
part at the present time. The Ore
gon can hold her own with any hostile
fleet, but torpedo boat might, under
the cover of darkness, strike fatal
blow to her.
Likewise there is much concern for
the Paris, of the American line. re-
Gently acquired by the United States,
and now on her way to this country,
which it is feared may be overhauled
by Spanish cruisers.
London, April 2S.-The rumors
that the American liner Paris has been
captured by Spaniards is discredited.
The cruiseo Topeka is safe. She did
not collide with the Albatross as re-
ported. 1t is reported the Spaniards
have captured the American ship
Shenandoah, 4-master, 5000 tons,
owned in Bath, Maine.
London. April 23.-It is believed
the reports of the capture Of the Paris
are merely repetitions of yesterday
evenings reports which are untrue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23
AS TO OUR WAR DECLARATION.
Reason Why One Should Be Made Con
gress Is Willing.

Reason Why One should Be Made-Cop.
gress Is Willing.
Washington, April 23.-The state de-
partment is now considering the advisa-
bility Of requesting congress to declare
war. While there is no absolute ne
cessity for the immediate declaration
there are several reason why the adop-
ton Of such a course would prove ad-
vantageous to us. Strong pressure Is
being brought to bear upon the state
department to induce it to make a prop
er recommendation to congress to serve
as basis Of action. 1t is held that un-
til formal declaration is issued we
cannot set in motion the neutrality laws
of foreign countries, and in fact would
be practically in the position that Spain
occupied toward Cuba, denying that
war existed in spite of the actual fact.
There is difference Of opinion among
the members of the house foreign af-
fairs committee as to the advisability
of formal declaration of war by con-
gress. The wishes of the administra-
ton, however. undoubtedly will be fol-
lowed in this regard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23
NEUTRALITY.
Fuel for Warships a Matter That
Has Not Yet Been Dee
cided Upon.
POWERS HAVE NOT YET AGREED.

Rights of Belligerents viii he Formulated
in Proclamation. Which VIII Follow
Precedent - Admiral Beresford of the
Opinion That the Fight VIII He Inter-
esting. but That We Will win-Angio-
American Alliance Rumor.
London. April 23.-The attorney gen.
eral. Sir Richard Webster. replying to
questions in the house Of commons
yesterday. said that so far as the gov
ernment knew no agreement had been
reached by the signatories Of the decla-
ration of Paris as to whether coal and
liquid fuel were contraband Of war. He
added that If it was decided that they
were contraband it would not be lawful
for neutrals to supply belligerents at
sea. Continuing. the attorney general
said the rights of belligerent ships to
enter British or other neutral harbors
will be formulated in a proclamation
which, in accordance with custom, will
be issued in terms similar to those is
sued under previous occasions.
Lord Charley's View of Prospects.
Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford,
who commanded the Condor at the
bombardment Of Alexandria in 1852, was
lord commissioner of the admiralty In
1856, and is now a Conservative MEM
Der Of parliament for York, admitted
In the course of an interview, that in
the long run America will be victorious.
He thinks the fleets about equally
matched, and that the greatest diff
Guilty that the Americans will have to
contsnd with is the yellow jack. They
would not have much trouble in landing
troops in Cuba, in his judgment, be-
cause Of the great length of coast line.
While he believes the fighting will be
mainly confined to Cuban waters he is
confident it will be much more pro-
tracted than most people imagine. Com
mander Crutchley, r. N, has expressed
substantially the same opinion.
The Anglo-American Alliance.
New York. April PA copyrighted
cablegram from London to The Evening
Post says: Information from an unim-
peachable quarter lends special Sig
nifcance to the mission OF Anglo-Amer-
ican friendship in which Henry White.
secretary Of the American embassy at
London, is reported to have been en-
gagged at Washington for the past week.
The fact is that the movement for An
glo-American cooperation in foreign
affairs already has gone far beyond
mere newspaper talk and has entered
the region of explicit official negotia-
ton"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23

- ~ - -
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanscs the sys.
TEN effectuany, dispels colds. head.
aches and fevers and cures babitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to The taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances. its
many excellent qualities commend il
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gfsts. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will bro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP c0
- sAx fRAscisco. CAT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23
There Are Few Priyates Here.

Springfield, Ills, April 2S.-Yesterday
morning nearly 1900 tenders of service.
in case Of war. were on file in the office
of Adjutant General Reece. None of
these is from members of the National
Guard. Many want to form regiments.
large number volunteer to furnish
companies. but those on the list wish
ing to enter the ranks as privates are
very few
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23

Hobo is a common word among the
Sioux or Dakota Indians. They use the
word in referring to young men who
have nothing to do. An old chief will
correct son for any such tendencies by
saying, "You act like q hobo"
French Guiana is said to have the
most violent thunderstorms in the
world. The thunder is almost deafeDing,
and the peels come in quick succession.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23
Great Time at Lacrosse.

Lacrosse, Wis, April 23.-Not for thirty
years has Lacrosse seen such patriotic
enthusiasma aswas manifestedyesterday
afternoon when the first section of the
Second infantry arrived. Thousands Of
people were jammed in the streets sur
rounding the depot. Brass bands played,
and cheer after cheer was given by the
crowd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23

$50 tons and 13 knots; the Neuva Es-
pana, of $50 tons and 1876
knots, and the Galicia, the
Marquis de Moline, the Mar
tin AlOnzo and the Vincente Yanez,
each of 571 tons and 1876 knots. Four
cruisers of between LOO and 1,2OO
tons are distributed around the ISL
and. In addition to this force, Spain
has stationed in Cuban ports a large
number Of gunboats'ranging in dis
placement from 500 to 200 tons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23
Time of Service of Volunteer.

Washington. April 23.-The conferrees
Of the two houses on the volunteer army
bill reached an agreement before con-
gress convened yesterday, according to
which the senate receded from its first
amendment concerning the time in
which the organized militia shall serve,
but the time for which all volunteers
are to be enlisted is reduced from three
years to two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23
Michigan Troops Called Out.

Milwaukee, April ga telegram re-
ceived in this city last night from Grand
Rapids, Mich, announces that Governor
Pingree has issued call on the Michi-
gan National Guard for service This is
the first cal upon the state guard is
sued and is in accordance with a PROM
Use made by Secretary Alger to the
Michigan state troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23
The Anglo-American Alliance.
Mosley Wires for a Post.

San Francisco, April 23.-Colonel John
S. Mosby of guerrilla fame, who is now
a resident of this city. has wired TO
General Miles for authority to raise a
battalion or regiment Of volunteers for
special service in the front.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23
RAISING OF THE sINEws OF WAR.
Revenue Measure Completed That Will
Add 800, ,OOO, 900 to Our Income,


Washington, April 23-The Republic
an members Of the ways and means
committee completed the war revenue
measure yesterday and sent it to the
printer. 1t will be gone over again to-
day and probably submitted to the full
committee next Wednesday. Several
questions are still open. The bill as now
prepared, 1t is estimated, will raise be-
tween ss5. .000. 600 and 500 000, 900 annually.
The principal decision made yesterday
was the definite determination not to
place a tax upon either of the substi-
tute propostions-railroad and other
transportation tickets. or petroleum.
1t was decided. however, to place a
tax Of l cent upon chewing gum and 2
and cents upon mineral waters, GIN
ger ale and foreign and native wines, 2
cents on pints and cents on quarts
These additions are made to the stamp
tax act Of 1856, which is re-enacted with
notifications. A tonnage tax which is
expected to raise $500. coo is also in
corporated in the bill.
The addition OF 81 per barrel on beer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23

The st. Louis Star is greatly worried
because the Boston Globe abbreviates
the word president. We notice that
The Star abbreviates the word "saint"
in the name Of its own town. Why isn't
q saint entitled to as much respect as q
president?-Boston Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23
Induceinent 10 Volunteer,

Des Moines. Ia, April 23-The city
council has passed a resolution ordering
that all city employees who volunteer or
enter the service Of the United States
will be allowed sixty days pay from
the time of enlistment and upon return
bearing honorable discharges be REIN
stated in the positions from which they
resigned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-23

Washington. April 23.-The presi-
dent will send message to congress
Monday asking that formal declara-
tion of war be made. The president
has issued proclamation calling for
125,0O0 volunteers for two years.
The house reassembled and re-
sumed consideration of the army re-
"ganization bill.
4 war revenue bill providing for
800, 900, 900 yea:ly was introduced in
the house this afternoon. 1t provides
for $500, 600, 900 3 per cent loan due
in 20 years. redeemable in 10 years,
and 800, 100000 per cent certifi-
Gates Of indebtedness.
The senate adjourned till Monday
without transacting any business.
II is understood the volunteers will
be concentrated at Chickamauga.
The army reorganization bill passed
the house.
No apprehensions are felt at the
navy department for the safety of the
Oregon and Marietta.
On to Richmond Again.
Washington, April 23.-Secretary
Alger has decided to concentrate the
volunteers at Washington, Rich
mond, Atlanta and possibly one other
point.
Another Prize Arrives.
Key West, April 23.--The Spanish
steamer Pedro, an 1900 ton freighter,
captured last night, arrived this
morning.
Some More Spanish Steamers.
New York, April 23.-The steamer
Trojan Prince from Naples reports
that April II it passed cruiser and
three torpedo boats steaming west at
full speed. They are supposed to be
Spanish.
The Spanish Fleet.
London, April 23.-A report has
reached the United States embassy to
the effect that in spite of denials the
Spanish fleet left the Canaries several
days ago.
st. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands,
April 23.-The Spanish fleet is still
here.
Cautions as to Neutral shipping.
Berlin, April 23.-It is understood
that Germany, Austria and France
will send joint note to the United
States and Spain enjoining great eau
tion in dealing with neutral shipping.
Terms 1t Piracy.
Madrid, April 23.-The capture of
the Buena Ventura is characterized by
the newspapers as piracy.
Buena Ventura Was scuttied.
Key West, April 23.-The captured
Spanish steamer Buena Ventura is
still aground leaking badly, and there
is strong suspicion that she was scut-
tied by her Spanish crew.
Key West, April pa delayed
copyrighted Havana cable says the
American fleet was sighted at 4:45 p.
m. yesterday. The greatest excite
ment prevailed, and several American
and foreign vessels put to sea imme-
diately. The Spaniards are confident
of the ability of the forts to defend
the city.
Iowa Company Has Marching Orders.
Dubuque, Iowa, April, 23.-The