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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
DIPLOMATIC PRECEDENTS
Ministers Prior TO Senor de LONE Who
Had to Walk the Plank Because of
Jndiscreet Letters or Utterances.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
The first case in which the repre-
sentative of a friendly foreign nation
so misconducted himself at Washing
ton that his presence became intoler-
able, occurred in Washington's time.
The offender was Citizen Genet. This
French minister's attempts to infu-
ence public sentiment in this country
against the policy of Washington's ad-
ministration, with a view to involving
us in war with England, led to his
recall in 1894 at the request of the
United States government. Hamilton
and Knox, and perhaps others of
Washington's cabinet, had been in IA
vor of ordering Genet peremptorily out
OF the country. Jefferson and Randolph
opposed this extreme course for politi-
cal reasons; az 4 Genet was finally re-
called by his own government. His sue
cessor, Mr.. Fauchet, upon arriving
here asked in the name of the French
republic for the arrest of Genet for
misconduct. Our government declined
he request, "fOr reasons of law and
magnanimity."
Twelve years later Mr.. Yrujo. the
Spanish minister. was summarily dis
inal offense of Yrujo had been an at
tempt to bribe a Philadelphia news
paper to print an article crticising
the administration and taking the
Spanish side of a boundary question
then in dispute between our govern
ment and Spain. Mr., Madison, as Mr..
JeffersOn's secretary of state, demand
ed the recall of the Spanish minister;
nd l,;l
it was arranged that Yrujo should be
allowed to depart quietly, as if he were
going home on leave. But this diplo-
matte offender took advantage of the
lenity of our government to remain in
Washington while the Spanish ques-
tion was still being considered by con-
gress. Mr.. Madison notified him that
his presence was displeasing to the
president. Yrujo thereupon published
two impudent replies, declaring that
he would stay in Washington as long
as he pleased. He did stay, but as a
private individual.
A BRITISH EXIT.
During Madison's first term the Brit
ish minister, Mr.. Jackson, wrote to the
secretary of state a note indirectly ac-
cusing our government of duplicity.
He was promptly notified that no
further communications would be re-
ceived from him by this government,
and his own government was subse-
quently informed OF his misconduct.
Jackson withdrew from Washington to
New York. The foreign Office at Lon
don showed some disposition to ques-
tion the propriety of the course adopt
ed by Mr.. Madison in cutting off official
communication without first asking for
the minister's recall, And when it did
recall him, three months later, il in
dicated no dlspleasure with him.
The nearest parallel to De Lome's
peremptory dismissal is afforded by the
case of Monsieur Guillaume Tell La
vallee Poussin, French minister in
Zachary Taylor's time. Poussin had on
a previous occasion tested the forbear-
ance of our department of state by
writing to Secretary Clayton a letter
concerning some French claim, in
which he used this language:
The government Of the United States
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
TO PAYIN INsTALLMENTs.
From the youths Companion,

from lne youth NOlipdhlOli
Sometimes, without a doubt, American
and British judges, who are held to a
close accountability to the letter of "A law
which may have in 1t no justice for a
particular case, may well sigh for the
latitude of an Oriental cadi Sometimes,
moreover, they may rightfully bend the
administration of the law in the direc-
ton of absolute justice,
An English paper, for instance records
a peculiar decision in the suit of a
usurer against a poor woman, The man
had lent the woman money in such a way
that it was to be paid In fnstalments,
and with monthly usurious interest. The
woman was unable to pay the amount
due.
The Judge satisfied himself that the
woman was honest and honorable, and
that what she had already paid in in
stallments would cover the original loaT.
and reasonable interest.
"Wrl you accept five pounds in dis
charger" asked the judge of the plain
tiff; 'you will then have had 10 per cent,
on the loan"
The plaintiff would accept nothing less
than the full amount TO which the law
entitled him.
Then" said the Judge although l
cannot invalidate the agreement, / can
make an order which, / think, will fit the
case l give judgment for the full
amount, to be paid at the rate of six
pence a month"
This was the 'installment system" with
a vengeance, for at this rate of payment
the usurer would be seventy-five years
in getting his money.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23

any mystery about them. Sometimes
a man would come from the battlefield
pretending to he daZed or unconscious,
and would shrink from the touch as
though he were sore all over. There
were so many cases of fraud among
the men who acted in this way that
surgeons were in danger of doing in
justice to severely wounded men.
lone day a man was brought back
who seemed in great agony, but upon
whom we could find no wound. He
couldn't talk coherently, hut he pressed
his hand constantly to his right side.
Close examination showed that ne had
been struck by a fragment of shell or
a piece of rock so large as TO make a
bruise two or three inches across 1t
was, in fact one of the most dtflcult
cases to treat that came under my per-
sonal notice, and the mans suffering
for weeks was inteEsn And set pro-
badly no mark of a wound is on that
mans body.
while | was i'm charge of one of the
hospitals at Nashville the most difficult
cases to handle were those i'm which the
soldiers We're influenced by hallucina-
tiOns or superstititions. The patients
were arranged in a large hall, the cots
in long rows, extending the full length
of the room. One night patient about
half way down the nall died. The next
night the man coming next in the row
died and the next day the third man
in order died. Immediately Nos. 4,
and insisted on being moved from the
row and they We're so wild about it that
they had to be moved,
mo. 7, / noticed, was a quiet, un-
complaining man of equable temper.
and, feeling that l must in some way
stop the panic and break the line of
superstitious dread, l went to him and
led up to the point by asking him II
he had any superstitious notions. He
said he had not, Then | asked him IL
he would be satisfied to remain as he
was, and explained that If he did not
insist upon being moved / could quiet
the excitement. He smiled and said he
would trust himself in the unlucky
row. Trifling as this circumstance
was ii had the greatest influence on the
patients in the row. They watched
that man for two days with unflagging
interest and ii was a great trial for
him to see whenever he was lifted up
by the nurse, a dozen wild-eyed men
looking him over to see whether death
was on him or not; but he stood his
ground and stopped the panic, He re-
covered and has been as hearty as a
buck ever since"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
Ruined by
Greed and Cruelty

great nations appropriate large sums
for their colonies, Spain does not con-
tribute q cent for hers. While the
island needs foreign machinery and
utensils, Spain does not manufacture
them, but makes the island pay heavy
import duties. President Polk offered
Sl00, ,000,00 for Cuba, but the offer was
rejected In 1868 broke out the ten
years war, which was not quelled until
Spain sent 100000 troops to Cuba, one
seventh of whom were killed or died.
RAvAGE OF THE PHILIPPINES.
The Philippine Islands form a strik-
ing illustration of the wrecking of a
rich country by the greediness of Off
cials, which has now terminated in
rebellion. The islands are about 400 in
number, but the principal one, and the
one most heard of, is that on which is
situated Manila, the capital with a
population of 10000 persons One
seventh of the people of the islands are
unconquered natives, who hardly know
or care that Spain claims their SOW
ereignty. Here again is Il glaring eX-
ample of Spain's grasp Tor colonial rev.
enue. There is a levy on tobacco ex-
ported and q heavy duty on all imports,
as high as 100 per cent. ad Valorem on
petroleum ana cotton cloth. There are
many rich Chinese merchants who car
ry on trade, the Chinese dating in the
Philippines before the islands were dis
covered Ivy Magellan and claimed by
him for Spain. The superior officials
are Spaniards, whose eagerness to
amass wealth ana return to Spain is
the cause Of much corruption and OPP
preston. The actual rulers of the in
terror are the Spanish monks, who have
often proved harsh and eXacting mas
ters.
FORCED TO WAR BY TAXES.
Since the rebellion of the natives in
| 1872 taxes have become more oppres-
framed to give a monopoly of the mar
ket for manufactured products to
Spanish producers. have been raised to
a point that smothers commerce.
Here are some examples of petty tax
atom Forty days of forced labor for
the public from every man each year;
poll tax of 6; an income tax forced
from persons who have no income;
carriage tax of SO for each wheel; $500
a year license fee for a small store.
The present revolution in the Philip
pines was brought about by a secret
revolutionary society. The plan was to
fall on all the Spanish posts and mas
sacre the soldiers, but the wife of Pedro
ROXas, the most liberal financial sup
porter and the most ambitious leader
| of the revolution, disclosed the plot to
a priest in the confessional, who in
| formed the government The insurrec-
ton, however, broke out, though
prematurely. The rebels showed their
hatred for the monks by capturing 100
and torturing them to death, dismem-
bering a limb a day, or burning them
to death.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
LATER INSTANCES.

The case of Mr.. Catacazy, dismissed
in 1871, was of a somewhat different
'ture, while the SackVille- West in
cident is too recent to require descrip-
ton.
In one respect De LONE stands alone
among all the foreign ministers who
have sought to enliven their diplomatic
careers in Washington by insulting
grossly and wantonly the government
whose hospitality they We're enjoying.
The others have had at least the cour-
age to address their insults openly to
the face of the persons for whom they
were intended De LONE conveys his
in a confidential letter, never designed
for publication; and his offence, there
fore. involves an element of cowardice
and duplicity from which even Yrujos
case and Poussins We're free. Those
dead and almost forgotten diplomats,
the predecessors of Senior Enrique Du-
puy de LONE in the procession along
the Spanish walk, seem like compare
lively respectable characters beside the
man whose first arrival in America
was signalized by an insult to Amer
lean womanhood, and whose gnoble
departure is fastened by an insult to
the American president
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c"o0iOANo IN AmhhiNA'
The present century has been period
or decadence for Spain, though 1t has
been the most peaceful and least event
ful or her life. In 1900 Spain owned
two-thirds of the United States, or all
land west OF the Mississippi, Mexico,
Central America, nearly all of the West
Indies, all of South America except
Brazil In less than a quarter of a
century all had been lost.
Her history in North America is a
monument to diplomatic stupidity. She
early gave offense TO the United States,
not only in direct manner, but also
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23

Fine Blown Engraved Tum-
blerS,
Glass Fruit Dishes,
China Cream and Sugar Sets,
| All Size Glass Globes,
China Egg Cups (tWo)
Decorated Sauce Dishes,
Vegetable Dishes,
Yellow Mixing Bowl,
Cup and Saucer (set)
Fancy Match Safes,
Heavy Tin Cup,
Bread Pans,
Fry Pans,
Wood Spoons-all sizes,
Butter Prints,
2-Quart Sauce Pans.
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
SIT IS IGNORANCE THAT WASTES EFFORT" TRAINED SERVANTS USE
 SAP POL 10
WHOLESOME ADVICE
For People Whose Stomachs Are Weak
 and Digestion Poor.

Dr. Harlandson, whose opinion in dis eases is worthy of attention, says when a man or woman comes to me complaining of indigestion, loss of appetite, sour stomach, belching, sour watery-risings, headaches, sleeplessness. lack of ambition and gen. eral rundown, nervous condition, I advise them to take after each meal one or two of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, allowing the tablet to dissolve in the mouth, and thus that the food is speedily digested before it has time to sour and ferment. These tab lets will digest food anyway, whether the stomach wants to or not, because they contain harmless digestive principles pepsin and Golden Seal, which supply just what the weak stomach lacks.
 have advised the tablets with great suc- cess, both in curing indigestion and to build up the tissues, increase flesh in the thin, nervous patients, whose real trouble was dyspepsia, and as soon as the stomach was put to rights they did not know what sick ness was.
 A 50-cent package of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets can be bought at any drug store, and as they are not secret patent medi- cine. they can be used as often as desired with full assurance that they contain noth- ing harmful in the slightest degree; on the contrary, any one whose stomach is at all deranged will find great benefit from the use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. They will cure any form of stomach weakness or disease except cancer of the stomach. FulI size package at druggists 5Oc or $1.0o or by mail from Stuart Co.,, Marshall M,ch 9-7-7-9-n
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
Helen Gould

From the Chicago Times Herald. ] All America is proud of Helen Gould. Not alone for the munificence of her con- tributions of money to provide for our in valided troops, but for her simple, unaf- fected womanliness and the spirit with which she has entered into the work of relief.
 While the world knew something of her private benefactions before the war, there were many no doubt who considered them as the perfunctory charity of a rich wo- man. The war has given the people an opportunity to become acquainted with her and like all unaffected people with hearts in them she improves upon acquaintance.
 At a time of year when the average wo- man of wealth is at the seaside or her coun- try seat, her mind engrossed with social conquest or the frivolities of fashion, Hell en Gould has remained where she could be of most service to her country and its de- lenders. Her gifts of money havo been commensurate with her fortune, but she mas not been content with mere giving; shs has worked and planned and contributed in hundreds of ways by personal enort 10 the camfort of the soldiers In health ann the care of those that are i'll.
 She has assisted in transforming Camp Wikoff into sanitary refuge, and she mas gone outside of the camp to secure space in yet more desirable hospitals for con- yalescents. ..,
 Those who have shared this work with her eulogize her for the simplicity of her character, her genteness, her splendid en- ergy and her zealous patriotism, unspoiled by wealth and the power 1t gives.
 When the list of heroines in the His pano-American war shall be written It may be that Helen Gould's name shall lead all the rest.
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
FORMER QUEEN
 LILIOKUALANI She Escorted Commissioners
 Over the Island. VERY GRACIOUS TO THEM Chinese Present Memorial to CommiS- sioners Wanting to be Extended Equal Rights With Others Pro-
 uici0r for Rica Farrn Haudc
VERY GRACIOUS TO THEM

San Francisco, September s.-The steamer Glenggle, which arrived today from Hong Kong and Yokohama via Honolulu, brought the following advices from Hono- lulu, under date of August 31: The con- gressional commission, with the exception of President Dole, left for the other islands August 22, and returned on August 2S, after visiting the principal towns of Maui and Hawaii.
 Ex-Queen Lilioukalani arrived at Ho at the same time the commissioners arrived. and accompanied them in a separate con veyance to the volcano. She was intro- duced to members of the commission, but no political talk was indulged in. The ex- queen was more than gracious, and ex- tended every courtesy to members of the commission.
 The steamship Arizona has arrived here with the Third battalion, Eighteenth in- fantry recruits, of the First Colorado; First Nebraska, Tenth Pennsylvania and Third artillery, in all 1,2o6 men, bssides General Merriam and the Red Cross corps. Sergeant Ormonde Fletcher Cook Second regiment United States engineers, died Au-
The age-herald., 1898-09-09

gust 31, of rheumatism. He was four years county surveyor at Portland.
 About fifteen of the Second regular Unit ed States volunteer engineers will be sent back to San Francisco Most of them are suffering from climatic fever.
 The Chinese of the Hawaiian Islands have presented memorial to the mem bers of the congressional commission ask ing that all the Chinese that have become naturalized under the laws of Hawaii, and all children born in Hawaii, be permitted the rights of transit to and from all parts of the United States; that in the laws af- fecting the migration of Chinese labor, special provision be made for the impor- tatfon by the owners of rice plantations of a limited number of Chinese laborers to work such plantations; that the Chinese be permitted to bring into this country their children from China, and also women; that the Chinese merchants be permitted to im- port clerks for their business establish ments; that Chinese be given the same privileges as given to other residents in the community; that the system of penal labor contracts be abolished.
 There Is much distress here among a. large number of people who have rushed to the islands expecting to engage in busi- ness. They have come with but little mon- ey, and they find that there is nothing here for them to do Numerous applica- tions are being received for free transpor- tation back to the United States on the part of the people who have come here with misapprehension as to the condi- tions.
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
WOMAN AND SOCIETY.
BY ANNIE kENDRIcK WALKER.

Japs and Butterfly dancers rehearsed there, and last night the Bohemians met at s o'clock.
 The rehearsals for today will be as fol- Joys: At D. m, Japs and children; D.. m. Indians; at D. m., the Snowflake Co., votte in the Commercial club rooms.
 Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock will be the Fire Worshipers; tomorrow night at 9 o'clock the Snowflake Govotte at the Elks hall.
 The next rehearsal for the Royal Middies and American Beauties will be on Monday night at o'clock.
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
In the Social Realm of
 Birmingham and Elsewhere

Mrs. Charles H. Davis and her little daughter, Miss Dorothy Davis, will spend the month of September at Blount.
 Miss Cora Hardie, who is the guest of Mrs. c. P. Perrin, in Middlesboro, Ky, will remain until the latter part of next week. MT. and Mrs. Perrin will spend the autumn abroad.
 There will be a meeting of the Pollock Stephens Alumnae aSSocia tion tomorrow afternoon at-3 3:S0 o'clock in the parlors of the institute.
 On Tuesday afternoon at the home Of Mrs. John Moncrief, in Avondale, there was delightful gathering of little folks in honor of the sixth birthday of Master Hugh Orr. There were many pleasant games enjoyed during the afternoon and at o'clock a delicious luncheon was serv ed in the dining room. A number of the older friends of the bright little fellow were present. and the honors of the oc- casion were equally shared by Dr. Dren- nen. who also passed a milestone and who assisted Master Hugh in receiving the guests. Dr. Drennen and Master Hugh re- ceived many pretty tokens of remem-
The age-herald., 1898-09-09

When Leopold II. of Belgium comes to this country to pay a visit in his new yacht, which the cables say was purchased from an American millionaire, he will leave behind him at least one heart in the royal hours until his majesty returns to his na- tive land. The person who will miss him most will be Queen Marie Henriette, his wife Before her marriage she lived in Austria Hungary.
 Queen Marie Henriette of Austria Hun gary was married to King Leopold in 1853, just twelve years before he ascended to the throne She has been a faithful and de- voted wife, and is as much loved by her subjects outside of the palace as by those sssesseeseesesssssssssesssesees brance, and the occasion was a very hap py one.
 Miss Matte Phillips of Columbus, Ga., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Siddons.
 Miss Elizabeth Clements, who has for several years so acceptably filled the posi- tion of presiding teacher at the East Lake Atheneum, has accepted the chair of Latin in the Judson institute at Marion.
 -
 Dr. Samuel Perry left yesterday for North Carolina.
 
 MT. and Mrs. John w. Slbley will take one of the handsome homes recently built by MT. Weakley in Tenth avenue the first of October.
 The following invitation has been received by friends in Birmingham:
 Mrs James Benagh requests the honor of your presence at the marriage Of her daughter, Julia Latham, to MT. Bert w. Warren on Wednesday, September IA, at Il o'clock at the Methodist church, Athens, Ala"
 Miss Florida Graves left yesterday for Blount Springs.
 Miss Cavis Cilley of Lowndesboro Is vis- ting Mrs. R. M. Hunter at Avondaie.
 pr. B. D. Gray has returned
 Colonel I. c. Brown has returned.
 The books that were ordered by the Cad mean circle have been received and placed at Messrs. Smith & Montgomery's The members may call for them there.
 Mrs s. p. Thompson and her little daughter Helen will leave on Monday for a visit to Ohio.
 Miss Olive Fitts, of Sanford, Fla, has returned from Blount Springs and Is again visiting Miss Sada Hawkins.
 The Terpsichorean club will give dance Monday evening at the Florence hotel.
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
MIR. DOOLEY ON DKEYFUs.
He Cannot Tell Whether the Captain is
 Guilty or Not.

The dearest statement that has been made of the nature of the charges against Dreyfus, the degraded French captain, is by MT. Dooley. whose views find expression in the Chicago Journal. His>view of Zola' s part in the affair is penetrating.
 "I see be tn pahyipers," said MT. Dooley, 'that Colonel Hinnery, tn man that slnt me frind Captain Dhry-fuss to tn cage, has moved on. I suppose they'll give the Cap a new thrile now"
 'I hope they won't," said MT. Hennissy. 'T don't know amy thing about it. but think he's guilty. He's g Jew.''
 well" sasa NJ p29lsy, we're taoughts
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
NOTICE.
Annual Stockholders Meeting Alabama
 Great Southern Railroad Go.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad company will be held at the office of the company in Bir- mingham, Ala, on Wednesday. October 5, 1898, at 10 o'clock a. m., for the election of directors and the transaction of such other business as may be brought before the meeting. JOSIAH F. HILL,
 Secretary. September 6, 1898.
 9-6-dly to 10-4
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
MRS. WINSLON'S SOOTHING SYRUP.

MRS. WINSl0M'S SOOTHING SYRUP. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS IT sOOTHEs the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLO, and is eL ho.t ran,adv for DIAppHOTA by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" an dtake no other kind. Twenty-Five cents @ bottle.
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
High Tragedy

From the Chicago Tribune.
 The thrilling situation of the play had come.
 ''Is there no escape|' shrieked the hero- inc, wringing her hands.
 .'If there isn't" replied the villain, with a yawn, "the proprietors of this building have not complied with the law. We are on the roof of the seventeenth story"
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
Eclipsed

Froin the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 "Yes her picture was in the paper all right, but you never saw a madder woman in your life.'
 "Didnt she want it there?'
 "Of course she wanted 1t there, but they put her on the same page with naval hero."
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
The Only Objection

From the Washington Star.
 The two girls were looking over the wares in the bookstore.
 Do you admire Dickens?" asked one of them.
 ] "Yes," replied the other, ponderingly ''but I think he would be handsomer if he didn't wear whiskers."