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AND THEN THEY BREAKFAsTED
From the Philadelphia Press

From the Philadelphia Press.
For telling light on the American
character none of the many glorious and
dramatic incidents of the fight in Manila
Bay equal the knocking to for break
fast. The forts had been passed, tho
mine fields dciied, the enemy's fleet
destroyed after three hours work, and
then they breakfasted. The attack tells
of American daring, the result tells Of
American skill. the caring for the
wounded il eloquent of the American
heart, but the breakfast at $50 on the
morning of May 1 proclaims deter
inmate coolness that is not unlike the
calm ineXorabencss of fate itself.
Why not coffee and rolls and chop?
orders had been carried out; duty had
been done the situation was in our con-
troll the end was in sight, and all this
on empty stOmaChs. 70 COnsiderutc
commodore, careful of his men, apprc-
ciating at the full the effect of such an
order on the esprit du corps, such a
simple act came doubtless as a matter
of course. And yet it had in it elements
that made it easily the dramatic bit Of
the fight What Manila took for a re-
treat was simply the call to reflection.
the yankees in fight were quietly
comparing notes over the Hong Kong
egg and girding themselves anew for the
work still cut out for them. The COM
modore might have done many things
fought to finish without stop, for in
stance. But he did not. He stopped for
breakfast
Madrid should not overlook this point
The censor may omit it as an unim-
pOrtant detail. Scnor Polo. however
who happily is where he can read un-
censored news, should report it at once
1t is vital. 1t means the Yankee head
is as cool as his heart is warm, and that
against such commanders as those IN
Manila Bay Spain fights in vain
Daring, intrepid, equipped, resourceful,
without fear they shot 10 tell and-woll,
they stopped to take breakfast.
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Significance of the Cuban Flag

Cubas single starred flag means
something and although the idea was
created in the brain Of the peerless
adventurer Lopez more than fifty years
ago, it means something besides an
idea today. IN adopting the single star
Lopez always cherished the ambition
that one day it should be transferred
to the field of the United States flag.
Contrary to heraldic traditions the star
was set not in a field Of blue but in
one Of red, because from blood must it
rise. predicted this reckless and roman
tic spirit, Yet the woeful field OF blood
above which the lone star of Cuba
must ascend could surely never have
been foreseen by his prophetic vision.
At the beginning OF the Ten years
war serious discussion took place re-
garding Cuba's standard. After much
deliberation the single star Of Cuba, as
a symbol Of annexation to this country.
was adopted and In this decision was
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lively, could summon, and without re-
suit. The late Eckley B. Coke agitated
1t, in the courts, appealing among other
things to the interstate commerce law,
a law supposed to have been enacted
for the benefit of shippers, and the
Times knows the result
We have not been admitted into the
confidence of the active factors in the
proposed new railway project and
know nothing of their plans and aims
further than we have seen i'm print;
but If at last the coal operators of this
vicinity have decided to abandon the
role of suppliants at the feet of the
railway magnates who are responsible
for the outrageous discrimination in
anthracite freight charges and have
determined to fight for their rights in
a way that will not be misunderstood
We can only say that we admire their
spunk
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Strength of the Cuban Insurgents.

The assertion is made in a number Of
newspapers that the war department
feels that it has been shamofully de-
Ccived by the representatives in this
country of the Cuban insurgents. 1t is
said the department has learned
through its own agents that the total
armed force Of the insurrection in all
PARTS Of the island does not exceed 2O,-
OOO to 5000 men, the greater part of
whom have been dispersed in small
bands and scattered so widely that mo-
biizatiOn would be both difficult and
tedious. 1t is admitted that if arms
were supplied from 10000 to 10000 in
surgents could be put into the field, in
the course of time, but, once assembled,
would require prolonged drilling to be-
come effective in a stand-up fight.
We fail to see, however, wherein
there has been deception. This state
of affairs has been known to intelli-
gent readers of newspapers for months.
1t involves no reflection upon the in
surgent cause but is instead a natural
result of Cuban conditions. Cuba, it
must be remembered, is an island as
large in area as Pennsylvania and
twice as long. 1t has only 40 miles of
modern road bed; only a few railway
lines, which have been held by the
Spanish; and perhaps two-thirds of
the island is so thickly clothed with
dense tropical vegetation as to pre-
Clude the successful movement of
troops in large numbers. The Cuban
plan from the beginning has been to
keep Spain busy at as many places as
possible, thus forcing her to incur great
expense in conveying munitions and
provisions of war, and eVading the
disprOportion in numbers and equip
ment which would exist in a pitched
battle. From this policy, the only wise
one open to them, the insurgents have
never once deviated. 1t has served
their purpose well. 1t has reduced
Spain's effective fighting force from
100000 to 10000 men; has exhausted
Spanish finances and produced insub-
ordination and mutiny within the
Spanish ranks. 1t has also preserved
the life and vitality Of the insurrection.
In other words, while it may not fit in
with our methods and ideas of war
fare, ii has been most brilliant STRAIT
egy because it has been the only way
TO Spanish humiliation and ruin.
II may CT may not be true that Gomez
is averse to an American invasion of
cuba. Gomez is probably human
enough to be jealous of a chance to
clean Spain out single-handed. We. of
course, are not bound to respect his
wishes in this matter, although in diff
fering from him it is not necessary 10
belittle the work he has done nor the
pluck and persistence he has shown.
But we do not see the wisdom in cir
Culating on the eve or an invasion OF
cuba reports prejudicial to the Cuban
leaders, based upon unconirmed news
paper gossip. Those men are our al
lies. Soon they will be our political
neighbors, in control of a government
with which we hope to maintain inti-
mate and profitable relations. Their
gratitude and friendship now are
warm. Let us not wantonly throw
cold water on them.
The fa 70 az III, ,,,,,, -,
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MAKING A RECORD.

From the Carbondalo Leader.
a gentleman who recently visited
Washington remarked in our hearing a
few days ago that Hon. William Con-
nell is one of the most active men in
congressman in speech-making and pub
lie display, but in the discharge of the
multifarious duties devolving upon a
member of that body. He said Mr.. Con-
nell was indefatigable in looking after
the interests of his constituents, espec-
tally in the matter of pensions for de-
serving veterans or their widows and
dependent families. Mr.. Connell is at his
post almost continuously, not having Wis
tied his home in Scranton for over two
months. Altogether, he is making an
honorable record as a public man, and
is deserving of the good will and sup
port of his constituents.
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There are taxpayers in Scranton who
death, but their taxes are as nothing
in comparison with those imposed on
citizens in Italy. In that country an
income tax Of 1874 per cent. is imposed
on all incomes above Sl2O a pear. The
tax on land is 43 per cent. Of the
rental value. Homes pay 81 per cent,
yearly of their rental value in taxation.
In addition there are heavy duties on
almost all the necessities Of life, not
merely when entering the country, but
by way of oCtroi charges when enter
ing particular municipalities. These
inordinate taxes explain why Italy is
on the verge of a revolution.
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Governor Black has refused to re-
scind his order disbanding the dis
obedient Thirteenth regiment of Brook
lyn, and he is right. The soldier who
defantly disobeys orders does not de-
scrve to remain a soldicr
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typified the ultimate hope of most
Cuban patriots. AS a struggling re-
public they felt and probably feel now,
the more far-sighted, at least, that
Cuba would have no special pre-emi-
nence, but as a STATE and part of a
great and powerful nation the sentl-
ment has appealed strongly to the best
element in the unfortunate island.
be given a fair trial, but it need sur
prise nobody If cuba, like Hawaii,
should finally knock at Uncle Sans
door,
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The Spanish naval officers declare it
is the lack of coal that makes them
hesitate about venturing on this side
of the water. SlanEy people, however,
are apt to attribute this reluctance to
a lack of sand"
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The government was not in search of
colonies when this war began, but the
powers Of Europe might as well under
stand that Uncle Sam is not develop
ing real estate for their benefit.
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No doubt the anthracite coal trade
has room for Improvement, but there
is no occasion for the premature con-
clusion that it has drawn its last
breath
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-13

Secretary Alger is clearly the man
for his place and he should stick till
the clouds roll by.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-13

Humanity no less than self-respect
calls for a speedy closing up of this
One-sided war.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-13

General Lee. it seems has written a
book on Cuba. Now watch Weyler
wreak riotous revenge.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-13

Dewey has been made admiral and
several base ball clubs and streets al
ready bear his name There really
seems nothing left for the gallant ofl-
Ger but to get cured by some we'll
known patent medicine.
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FINLEY'S
Great Shirt Waist Sale.
A cut in SHIRT WAIST PRICES so
early H. the season may Seem rather
unusual, but
circumstances
Alter Cases.
Several CASES Of the very best things
in SHIRT WAISTS will be materially
ALTERED IN PRICE, owing TO the
unavoidable circumstance of unfavOr-
able weather. and although we antici-
rate a much greater demand for them
as the season advances, we prefer to
UNLOAD NOW.
FOR THE NEXT TEN DAYS we will
submit our entire stock at
Greatly Reduced Prices
our principle line is the
Celebrated Derby Waist
The many good points of which we
have been demonstrating for years
past.
Madras Cloth, Dimity.
French Percale,
Scotch Bingham,
Cheylot and Pique
Are the materials mostly shown in this
seasons line ana our assortment be-
ing almost unbroken do not hesitate To
avail yourselves Of a great opportunity.
These are but few samples Of the
General Reductions"
Lot |
dozen Standard Print Waists;
a good one: we'll put together; our
6Oc. quality, at .,,.,,,,,,.,,,,-.'',',. ijc
Lot 2
10 dozen Cambria Waists; good in
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"N '''''''''''''' ~
Lot 3
S dozen Cambria Waists best
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Lot 4
dozen Parcale Waists, excellent
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Lot 5
6 dozen Percale Waists, best goods
made; our regular Sl.45 quality,
at ....,....,... ..,.',.,',',''',,.'S 'Sll212
Lot 6
Z dozen Gingham Waists. very
best styles and quality; reduced
from 81 65, at....,.,..,,,,........,
Lot ]
3 dozen Cheviot Waists, handsome
patterns and excellent assortment;
our regular Sl.S5 quality, at .......Sl.50
As our assortment of sizes will soon
be broken we advise you to make your
selections early and save dsap-
pointment.
$40 and SIP
LACKAWANNA AVENUE
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Speculation as to what the emperor
Of Germany or some other emperor or
king will let the United states do is be-
coming tircsomc. Suppose we drop it,
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The fate of the men aboard the Wins
low was the natural result of over
confidence. Prudence is fully as ad-
mirable as blind daring.
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81 am astonished. sir" exclaimed Ell
liott. that a consuls message has been
held"
81 am sorry it had to be done" re-
piled BlanCo, but you see we Coudn' t
let that go. II might cause some un-
pleasantness between your country and
mine"
but no government has a right to hold
back consuls message, and If this mes
sage is not sent at once, | will report the
fact to my government
The consul then produced the bill pre-
sented to the American company by the
customs official and asked by what right
an officer of the government could trump
up such a charge. Blanco said he was
sorry that there was any misundCr-
standing between the company and the
officials, but the "cmbargo" was accord
ing to law. having come from the Su-
preme court and he could do nothing
about It.
Then | shall take the first steamer for
Hong Kong" stoutly replied Consul FL
liott, land return with the American
squadron to protect American interests"
81 will look into the matter more thor
oughly," said BlanCo. after a moment s
thought. See rue again before you do
anything"
That evening Blanco sent again for The
consul to tell him that the law had been
looked up, and 1t had been found that the
embargo could be raised. Warner, Blod-
gett & Co. never paid the fine of S32,3S5.15,
and Admiral Carpenters hint about plain
English saved the United States the cost
of sending a feet and getting into n
tangle with Spain. But the petty rob-
berries continued. and the officials found
new ways of injuring the company s
business. The persecution grew so great,
and the hope of any help from the Cleve-
land administration became so small af-
ter Elliotts recall, that the company re-
luctantly decided to seek the protection
of the British flag. and the American
house of Warner. Blodgett & Co, be-
came the British house of Warner,
Barnes & Co.
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dozen Cheviot Waists, handsome
patterns and excellent assortment;
our regular Sl,S5 quality at .......Sl.50
As our assortment of sizes will soon
be broken we advise you to make your
selections early and save dsap-
pointment.
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A Trip to the Blue Ridge.

Mr.. EDITOR: We left Williamson, s..
C., at 7.05 Wednesday morning. July
9th, and reached Marietta at l l5 p. m
One or our party had the misfortune to
get sick and grew tired OF life and laid
down ON Il railroad track where he knew
Il train had not passed in two years and
gave up, but the others, having com pas.
sion In their souls, went with heart full
OF sympathy and q bucket full of water to
arouse the sleeper. We left Marietta at
3.l5 p. m and reached Col. brakes, at
the foot OF the Blue Ridge. two hours
later, where we stopped for the night.
Here we laid the siok TO rest and listened
while he murmured with fervent lips,
Nov lay me down to Wake" The
rest OF the party then went to the top of
the mountain to Fall Creek Falls, which
Is near Grassy Knob. We can desorihe
the falls best by saying as a tailor did
who saw Niagara for the first time,
"What beautiful place to sponge u
coat" aa.;; After n good supper we spent the
day, after sumptuous break fast, we
started for Brevard, N. c., but were held
uPa short distance from the house By
the keeper or the toll-gate at Jones Gap,
who asked n small remembrance Of u,
We paid flying visit to Conestee Fallr,
and, after some treacherous passes, we
reached Brevard. AT Brevard we were
entertained in royal style by Col. Joe
Duckworth in his beautiful home. On
Friday we spent very pleasant day on
Cooper's dill. and on Saturday we visi-
ted CeSsaF's Head with pic mic party
from Brevard, composed OF six couples.
We got a fine view Of Table Rock, Green
Vile, s. c., and Hog Back Mountain
also splendid view OF the country for
miles around and got back to Brevard
at dark, just in tine to miss good rain.
We left Col. Duckworth's Sunday morn
Ing at 1880, but were not so lucky on the
road. We were caught in a narrow pass
and had to take the buggy to pieces and
take the horses out and run them all up
the hill to let some one pass, but We soon
reached Col. Brakes, where we found our
sick partner anxiously awaiting our re-
turn and seemed glad to see us. We lef,
Col: brakes at eight O'clock, took Dime,
at Greenville, and, after hot and tire.
some drive, reached Williamson at CSC
p. M, having had most enjoyable trip
B. AND J.
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Flat Rock Items.

The singing school, which was taught
by Prof Milford. closed last Friday.
Mr.. Milford is q good teacher and the
people Of Flat Rock arc to be congratu-
lated on getting him to teach the echool.
Among the visitors that were present
at the singing last Friday were Messrs.
John Eskew, of Salem, Mr.. Wootten and
son. OF Townville, Henry Milford. OF
Long Branch, MIR. Norman, OF Hartwell,
Ga, Walter Sanders, OF Prospect, Miss
Ella McAdatns and brother, Of Storeville,
and Misses Annie and Ola Wootteu, OF
Townville.
Mrs. Mauldin and children, who have
been Waiting friends and relativea in this
section, left for their home in Locksburg,
Ark, last Sunday.
Misses Jemima and Ella Milford,
daughters OF Prof. Milford, attended the
singing at this place.
Two charming young ladies OF Town
Vile, M iHses Annie and Ola Wootton, were
the guests of Mr.. w. G. Webb last Thurs
day night. Come again. young ladios,
we will be glad to have you with us any
time.
The protracted meeting will commence
at the Baptist Church at this place the
second Sunday.
We have prosperous Sunday School
at this place and hope it will continue 80.
BLUE EYES
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= The following is the oath which
the Queen Of Holland will take at her
coronation soon: II swear to the Dutch
people that will observe and always
maintain the Constitution. Iswear that
| will defend and guard with all my
power the independence and the terri
tory of the Empire: that I will protect
public and private liberty and the
rights of all my subjects, and that
will use every means confded to me
by the law to foster and uphold the
national and individual we'll being, as
good Queen should do. And may
God help me-. Then comes the en-
thronization at the hands of the States
General, whose oath, taken first by the
president and then by each member
individually, closes the ceremony.
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inspiration to young men dcsirous Of
attaining true success in life and
courage to calmly face death.

President McKinlcy's peace terms
are decidedly liberal too much SO, We
fear. However, there may be diplo-
matte reasons for not demanding
everything in the Atlantic and the
Pacific under Spanish sovereignty.
The proposition submitted to the
Spanish government makes no claim
for money indemnity. but it requires
the REIMBURSEMENT Of Spanish author
ity in Cuba, the immediate evacuation
Of Porto Rico and other islands in the
West Indies, and one Of the Ladronc
Islands. 1t is also stipulated that
the nitc1 States shall occupy and
hold the bay. harbor and city of
Manila pending the conclusion Of the
treaty Of peace. The American pco-
pie are both just and generous With
out desire for colonial possessions,
they yet realize that the world is
every day growing smaller electricity
and steam are auniliilating distance
Provoked to war By the inhulnan deeds
Of the Spaniard, in Cuba, they have
come into possession Of certain favored
spots in the great seas. and certainly
they do not distrust themselves to
the extent that they will refuse to ad-
minister affairs ON these islands, thus
extending their trade and spreading
the blessings Of freedom. What the
President demands ut the hands Of
Spain is only simple justice to our
selves, and that he does not demand
more but illustrates the generosity of
the American DcOnic
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The prospect at this time is very
bright throughout the South for big
cotton crop, but it would be absurd to
predict the size Of the crop which will
be gathered August and September
are the critical months, and sudden
change in crop conditions is liable to
make all prophecies idle. Prices of
course may he expected to depend
upon the size of the crop. If tho
yield should prove to be equal to that
of last year, it is hardly probable that
even so good price as last season
will be maintained. Our farmers are
not anticipating a better price than
they received for the staple last sea-
son, and should it even go lower the
greater majority of them arc in bet
ter condition TO stand it,
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1t is worthy of note that Lieutenant
llobson is young man Of genuine
religious devotion. just prior to
starting on his hazardous trip with
the Merrimac he wrote his will and
mailed it to his parents at Greensboro,
Ala. The opening clause of this will
reads thus: ''For my near and distant
future l leave myself without anxiety,
in the hands Of almighty God" 1t
is also stated that when he started with
the ship he sought divine guidance in
the accomplishment of his undertaking.
Surely under the circumstances such
conduct cannot be classed as mere
sentiment, but rather as indicative Of
deep religious conviction. His ex-
ample, therefore, should prove an
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The end of this war will end our
epidemics Of yellow fever, everyone
Of which comes from Cuba, says tho
Atlanta Constitution. and save our
country hundreds of millions in pre-
venting paralysis of trade. But pure
ly in commercial sense the end Of
this war will clear the business hori-
zon and VIC will enter on new era.
1t will cause the banks, trust and
safe deposit companies to disgorge the
hundreds Of millions of idle capital
for Investment. New railroads, new
factories, new mills, new mines, new
ships, new commerce will be the
result; severy willing hand will find
ready work, and every product of our
land and our industries will find ready
ard n.oG.ehle e..e. War 10 costly
but whatever this war costa will be
abundantly compensated.
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Civil Service Examination.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Aug. ], 1898.
The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces that an examination
will be hold for the Internal Revenue
Service in this city columbia, $. O. on
some date between October and October
IL. 1893. All persons who desire to be
examined should apply to the Secretary
OF tho Board OF Examiners at Columbia,
$. G., for application blanks, and full
Information relative To the scope Of the
examination. Applications on form l9l
must bo filed i'm complete ;crm with the
Secretary Of the Board prior TO the hour
0! closing business on September | :;
otherwise, tho applicant cannot be exam
ined. Soon after filing applications ap-
picants will he notified as to tho exact
date of examination.
l.. NJ. FOtcHE,