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Iron County register., 1898-12-08
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Gratifying Decrease In the Percentage of
Soldiers on the Sick List Re-
ported by Gen. Otis.

Washington, Dec. 3.-That there is
a decided improvement in the health
of the troops in the Philippines is
shown by the following telegram from
Gen. Otis, commanding at Manila, re-
ceived by Adjt.-Gen. Corbin yester-
day:
"Percentum of sick of command No.
vember 80, ten and one-sixth, as
against twelve and one-fifth, October
81. November deaths &c. as against As
for October. Sick rate in command
about same as among troops of other
governments serving in tropical
climates. One-third of present sick
suffering from typhoid and malarial
fevers, one-sixth from intestinal trou-
bles and the remaining half of all
nents slight in character"
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
CUBA'S TOBACCO INDUSTRY.
It VIII be Protected by Prohibitiva
Tarif-To Clean and Dlsin-
feet Havana.

Havana, Dec. "A cable message
received here Wednesday by the
principal tobacco and cigar exporting
firm in Cuba, announces, on the au-
thority of Senor Luis Marx, special
commissioners of the Cuban tobacco
manufacturers at Washington, that
the United government will place q
prohibitive import duty on leaf to-
bacco imported into the island of $5
per pound, and of $3.50 plus 25 pei
cent. on cigars.
Although hopes had been enter
tanned that export duties would be
abolished entirely, the announcement
that prohibitive duties will be placed
on tobacco imported into the island
has been received with jubilation by
manufacturers and exporters, as
guaranteeing the survival and devel
opment of the tobacco industry in
Cuba, which otherwise would have
been threatened with extinction.
Last evening the Marquis Estaban,
mayor of havana, had a long confer
ence with Gen. Green concerning
street cleaning.
Gen. Green undertook to clean and
disinfect +he city forthwith. 1t was
decided that the refuse should be
loaded in scows, towed out to sea and
dumped several miles away. A suf-
ficient number of scows and lighters
are to be sent here by the United
States government for this purpose.
Several of the municipal officials
now holding Office under the Spanish
regime will be retained to assist the
Americans with their experience and
special knowledge of the city.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
TO INCREASE THE ARMY.
Gen. Niles Drafts a Bill to Raise the Reg
ular Army to One Hundred
Thousand Men.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Gen. Miles.
commanding the army, has prepared
the draft of bill providing for reg
ular standing army of 100000 men.
The bill, it is said, will provide for an
organization of IL companies to the
regiment, with an arrangement for a
third lieutenant for each company in
case of need for that officer. 1t will
contain provisions for staff corps
largely in accordance with the recon-
mendations of the heads of the vari-
Gus bureaus as recommended by them
in their annual reports.
Chairman Hull of the house commit
tee on military affairs intends to pre-
sent the measure in congress at the
first opportunity
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
ls in the Hospitals.
INDICTED FOR CONSPIRACY.
Uncle Sam Taking Measures for the Pro-
lection of His Postal Agents-wm
Push the Prosecution.

Columbia, S. c., Dec. LIN the
United States district court yesterday,
upon indictments handed out by Dis
frict Attorney Lathrop, the grand
jury returned true bills against nine
well-known citizens of Mccormick, s.
C., upon the charge of conspiracy, the
offense being the driving away from
that town at the time of the recent
Phoenix troubles of j. w. Tolbert, the
husband and assistant of the post
mistress.
There are several counts in each in
2 dictment, all being brought under sec
fions 550S and 5516, United States
statutes. Bench warrants have been
ISSUED, and Marshal Clayton dis
patched to Mccormick for the de-
PENDANTS. 1t is proposed to have the
trial at the present term of court
here. The men indicted are: NJ. L. b.
-Sturlie, John Dunlap, Wade Coch-
Eane, Thomas Bentley, Henry Martin,
l. Tucker, h ID. Stillwell, J. p. Jen-
. Elings and j. l.. Reynolds.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
FUTURE OF THE PHILIPPINES.
The Announcement OF the Treaty of Ces-
sion-An Unreconstructed Rebel News
paper Refuses to Submit.

Manila, Dec. 3.--owing to the fact
that the result of the Paris conference
had long been anticipated here the
agreement of Spain to cede the Philip
ated no excitement. The Americans
made no demonstration: commercial
circles were relieved; the Spaniards
were Indifferent, and some of the
American volunteers were disgusted
at the prospect of being retained here
now that the fighting is finished.
AguinaIdo's Position Becoming UntenabIe.
Aguinaldo is certain to assume a
conciliatory attitude, because his posi-
ton is daily becoming more untena-
Bile. His rival intriguers are becom-
ing uncomfortable, especially since
funds have run short and the outlying
provinces have become disaffected. AL
though never much more than a fig
urehead, Aguinaldo has been con-
sistently temperate and the authori-
ties have no reason to fear that he
will depart from this policy.
Attitude of the Native Press.
Nevertheless the native newspapers
contiue to publish inf1ammatory arti-
cles. The Republica Filipino yester-
day published an article headed: "The
Moment Has Arrived
Ceded Authority She Did Not Possess.
when the conference terminated
its labors," says this paper, 1.-The Fill
pinos had already conquered all of the
island of Luzon and the adjacent ISL
ands, except the towns of Iloilo, Cebu,
Layte and Samarillo. Therefore,
Spain has ceded authority which she
did not possess. The Filipinos will
never consent to the ignominy of be-
ing treated as chattels. They will
shed their blood in torrents again be-
fore bowling to foreign dominion, how
ever light.
Americans Should be Consistent.
America brought the great chief
Aguinaldo from Hong Kong and rec
ognized our nationality by allowing
our flag to be raised at Corregidor ISL
and, and to sail the bay in full sight
of all the foreign fleets. None dared
to interfere. If America now declines
to openly acknowledge our indepen-
dence a great injustice will be COM
mitted. Had Spain asked $4O,O0O,0OO
for the islands, the Filipinos would
gladly have given twice that amount,
or more, to preserve their rights, ruth
lessly set aside by the enemy and the
nation without a true understand
ing of the aspirations, rights and sacri-
fees of those who have stood torture
enough and who are left to fight and
suffer in defense of their country from
new slavery"
Friendship of the Filipinos for the Amer
leans.
In conclusion the article affirms the
friendship of the Filipinos for Ameri-
cans, insists that the insurgents will
never fire the first shot and adds that
the harmony existing will only be
broken by priests or traitors induc-
ing the Americans to attack u.s.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
MISSOURI PACIFIC HoLDUP.
1t is Now Believed Only Two Men were En-
gagged In 1t, and They Are Both
Cnder Arrest.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. IA special
to the Star from Sedalia, Mo-, says:
The latest developments in the at
tempted robbery of the Missouri Pa
cific train, Tuesday night, lead to the
belief that the job was attempted by
two men only, Engineer James West
and Switchman Stubblefield. The pris-
--oners refuse to make any kind of a
statement beyond the admission of
Stubblefeld that there was no third
IMAM in it.
Stubblefield's arm, as the result of
the wound received, will have to be
samputated.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
Go South This Winter.

For the present winter season the Louis-
vile & Nashville Railroad Company has
improved its already nearly perfect through
service of Pullman Vestibuled Sleeping
Cars and elegant day coaches from Cincin-
natl, Louisville, st. Louis and Chicago, to
Mobile, New Orleans and the Gulf Coast,
Thomasville, Ca, Pensacola, Jacksonville,
Tampa, Palm Beach and other points in
Florida. Perfect connection will be made
with steamer lines for Cuba, Porto Rico,
Nassau and West Indian ports. Tourist
and Home-Seekers excursion tickets on sale
at low rates Write C. r. Atmore, General
Passenger Agent, Louisville, KY, for par
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
Two Handsome Donation. to Harvard.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. flames
Stillman, of New York, has given $780,
900 to Harvard college to cover the
r cost of land and buildings for a pro-
leosed Harvard infirmary, which will
aEoear the name of the donor. In addi-
-4ion. Mr.. Stiilman will contribute $2,-
-1S0e annually for four years.
A new scholarship has just been con-
ferred upon the scientific school OF
Harvard university by the gift of S10,-
900 from ]. S. Jenkins, a graduate of
the class of III, and a mining engi-
neer in the gold district of south
Africa.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
Hood's PilIs are the favorite cathartio
He Didn,t sft Tt out.

He was fragile youth and didn't dance
all the dances.
Lets sit it out, " he said to his pretty part
ner.
"Where" she asked.
"On the stairs"
So they went up a little way and sat down,
"Wh-why, what's the matter, Mr.. Stack.
pole?" cried the fair young girl. For the
young man had hastily risen and was gasp
ing for breath. He could not reply. His face
was livid, his eyes were rolled up, and with
one shaking hand he clawed feebly at the
skirts of his Tuxedo.
ssWnat kind of an attack is it 20 she gasped.
At this question his voice came back to
him.
"What difference does that makew he
harshly growled. Then, without word of
apology he dashed up the stairs and flung
himself into the gentlemen's courtroom.
And how was she to know that it was an
ordinary carpet tack that the man who cam
vassed the stairs had carelessly left stand
ing on its head ?-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
HEALTH OF THE ARMY.
Great Improvement Has Taken Place in {
Last Two Months.

Great Improvement Has Taken Place in the
Last Two Months.
Washington, Dec. IA great inn
provement in the health of the army
has taken place within the last two
months, as shown by the last reports
to the surgeon general from the field
and general hospitals. The hospitals
at Chickamauga park have been emp
tied and abandoned. The same is true
of the division field hospitals at Camp
Hamilton, Lexington, KY, and Jack
sonville, Fla. The hospital train
which has carried nearly 1000 sick
men from the various camps to general
hospitals is now lying idle at Wash
Sngton.
Many Vacant Beds in the Hospitals.
The general hospital at Fort Nc
Pherson, Ca, has only 200 patients re-
manning, and reports 423 vacant beds.
The Josiah Simpson hospital at Fort
Monroe has 400 vacant beds. The gen.
eral hospital at Fort Myer, Va, has
$50 vacant beds, and only 162 patients
remaining. The hospital at Fort
Thomas, KY, which recently received
the sick from Camp Hamilton, reports
81 in hospital, and 103 vacant beds.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
Torpedo Boats Damaged in the Storm.

Bristol, r. l., Dec. 3.-The torpedo
boats Dupont and Morris came in
here Thursday night under their own
steam but considerably damaged.
Both boats weathered Saturdays gale
off Newport, but the heavy seas badly
twisted the stem of the Dupont and
several steel plates of both vessels
were badly sprung.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
Supplies fr0n Australia for Admiral
Rteet

Vsncouver. B. c., Dec. 3.-Adyices
from New South Wales say the
steamer Culgon has sailed from Sgd
ney with a cargo of provisions for Ad-
miral Dewey's feet at Manila. The
cargo consisted of 5000 carcasses of
mutton. ESQ of lambs, 125 tons of po-
tatoes, 81 tons of onions and % tons
of carrots
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
President IgIesias Goes to New York

Washington, Dec. 5.-President
Iglesias of Costa Rica left yesterday for
New York, where he will remain until
next Saturday before sailing for Paris.
He was accompanied by his suite and
by Col. Carter, of the army, the per-
sonal representative of the president.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
Ailes1d Interviews Declared to be Pure
Inventions.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The appear
zance in the press of various reports OF
alleged interviews between the secre-
zazy of state and diplomatic represen'
y4atires of foreign governments has
~<aused some complaint in official cir.
s=zes The secretary of state says that
Lz> has given no interviews to the
pucas in regard to recent visits OF
ssroEninent diplomatists at the state
department, and that all reports of
lsusch visits are purely the result 0i
<enniectura-
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
Ordered to Havana.

division of the Seventh army corps,
the second division hospital corps and
the signal corps battalion F, Seventh
army corps, have been ordered to
move as soon as possible from Savan-
nah to Havana.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
Committed Suicide with Morphine

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 3.-Roscoe 8.
Huntington, aged 81, who claimed to
be nephew of Coils P. Huntington,
and a cousin of III. E. Huntington,
committed suicide in lodging house
with morphine.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
lincoln (Neb.l Normal University Partially
DESTROYED.

Lincoln. Neb., Dec. 2.-Fire de-
stroyed the main building of the Lin
coin normal university three miles
from the city. 1t was a four-story
brick and stone structure. Loss, $780,
900; insurance, $25,000.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
worthy of worship.

sFaw gwacious sake, deah boy, who was
that common fellaw you let shake youah
hand@'
"Deah boy, he may have a common look,
but he has great soul He is the fellaw
who designs the new collaws. indianapolis
Journal
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
Left.

Waiter Gas gentle hint)-You've for
gotten something, sir.
Mr.. Grabbitt-Have I? You're an
honest faasow. Give It to me.-N. Y.
Journal
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
Hopeful of the Early Signing of the Peace
Treaty.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Advices from
Judge Day of the Paris peace commits
sion received during Saturday nights
cabinet meeting were of gratifying
character and hopeful of the signing
of the peace treaty within a reason
BILE time. Members of the cabinet ex-
press satisfaction with the progress
being made and say negotiations are
progressing smoothly. There are nu-
merous details, however, concerning
which it is necessary to learn the
presidents wishes, and the message
was an inquiry of this character.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08

IF woman has dollarevery man thinks
he is entitled to share of it, anda lawyer
will take it au-Judge.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08

"Would that L had hundred lives to
give for your sake he exclaimed
"Don'ty you think" she asked, coldly, "that
that would rather overwork the foolkiller?"
He left without even stoppingto brush the
dust from the knees of his, tro1sers.-Chi-
cago Post.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08

Life is what we make it, but there are
people who do not even make their own
living.--Ram's Horn.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08

We somehow hate little sinners more than
we do big ones. A man with enough moral
strength to be nearly right should be alto
eether SOL A. w Bulletin
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
Lane,s Family Medicfnc.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to-
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache Price 25 and Soc.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
Tried to Commit Suicide by Jumping
Overheard.

New York, Dec. 5.-Among the pas
sengers who arrived yesterday on the
Ward Line steamer Seneca from the
south side Cuban ports were Surgeons
Byrnes, of the United States steam
ship Cincinnati, and III. V. Barclay, of
the United States ship Glacier, having
in charge w. w. Seymour, engineer of
the Glacier, who is suffering from in
sanity. He will be taken to the naval
hospital at Washington. During the
voyage he jumped overheard in an at
tempt to commit suicide, but was res
cued. Among the other passengers
Iron County register., 1898-12-08

Coughing Leads To Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the Cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a
sample bottle free. Large bottles 25 and so
cents. Go at once; delays are dangerous.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08

Limp and lame-lame back. st. Jacobs
Oil cures it promptly, surely.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08

A cold-sore and stiff All right again.
st. Jacobs, Oil did, it-cured.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
One Objection. /.

It's difficult to convince schoolboy that
history repeats itself.-Chicago Daily News.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08

Cold quickens rheumatism, but quickly,
Surely, st. Jacobs Oil cures it.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
Arrived from santiago with Furioughet
Soldiers.

New York, Dec. 5-The United
States transport Port Victor, which
sailed from Santiago November %, via
Ponce November %, arrived yesterday
with ali well on board, and anchored
off Liberty island. The Port Victor
brought 120 passengers, most of whom
were soldiers returning home on fur
Tough. Among the cabin passengers
are Capt. T. II. Sharp, Capt. JIG. Simp-
SON, Capt. Harrison, Lieut.. E. L. Wood
side, Lieut.. w. o. Mally, all of the
Fifth United "t-Aes ;~fsutrv,
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
Ex-Couxres.man Compton Deaa.

Laurel, Md, Dec. 3.-Ex-Congress-
man Barnes Compton died at his
home here.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08

The baby's little game-Bawf.-Gold
Days.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
A Gen-raIuy Dusoredited Report.

Kansas City, No., Dec. at was
rumored at the stock yards yesterday
afternoon that Grant C. Gillett, the alb
sconding Kansas cattle king, had been
captured in Mexico, and 100000 in
cash recovered. The report is gener-
aily discredited.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
Col. Plcquart Wants to Know HIS Status
Before tho Courts.

Paris, Dec. 5.-Col. Picquart, now in
custody and awaiting trial on charge
of having communicated to his coun-
sci documents that had come into his
possession in the military departments
of the secret service, has applied to the
court of cessation, now engaged with
the Dreyfus affair, to declare whether
he is amenable to military or civil
juridiction.
His application is based upon vari-
ous articles in the code of criminal
procedure
Iron County register., 1898-12-08

It is harder to do wrong than right, If we
but knew it.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
LARGER REGULAR ARMY.
If Congress Provides for an Increased
Regular Force the Volunteers
May be Let Out.
aHE LATTER ARE GETTlHG IMPATIENT.
n Great Improvement Has Taken Place I'm
the General Health of the Army, and
the General Hospitals are Now Able to
Show Gratifying Array of Empty
Beds.

Washington, Dec. If congress,
early in the session, should make pro-
vision for the increase of the regular
army, it is quite probable that none
of the volunteer regiments now in the
service will be sent to do garrison
duty in Cuba. The troops first to be
posed largely of regular regiments, SO
far as they are available. Plans are
maturing for the muster out of as
many volunteers now in service as pos
ssibIe.
Volunteers Want to Go Home.
The demand of the enlisted men to
go home and leave the service is grow
ing greater and greater every day.
This is true in nearly every garrison,
and the arrival of senators and repre-
sentatives with requests for the mus
ter out of regiments or of men in the
regiments has largely increased dur
ing the past three days. 1t is well
known that the volunteers at Manila
desire to come home, and the war de-
partment is considering the question
of sending regular regiments to re-
place these volunteers as soon as ar
engagements can be made.
The Regulars Available.
The regulars who are available for
this service comprise those regiments
1ssn the western coasts which saw serv-
ice at Santiago, and there is disposi-
ton to have them recuperated and re-
~cruited to their full strength before
them to Manila.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08
candy Factory Burned.

Canajoharie, N. Y, Dec. 2.-The
candy factory of the Petit Manu-
featuring Co was destroyed by fire.
1t is supposed that the fire was caused
by an explosion in the chocolate
room. The loss is $4,000.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08

To Cure n Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if It fails tocure. 25c.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08

Nervous Old Lady (for the seventh time)
oh, captain, is there any danger-shall I
be drowned?
Exasperated' Skipper-Pin Afraid not,
ma 'am.-London Tit-Bits.
Iron County register., 1898-12-08

Albany, n. Y, Dec. 2--George W.
Aldridge, superintendent of public
works, yesterday requested Gov.
Black to suspend him from Office pend
ing an investigation OF his department
by the courts
The Washington bee., 1898-11-19

men will not dream.
Good men will do good deeds at
all times.
Honest people will never suspect
the innocent.
If yon want to know the news
read The BEE.
Be honest with your friends, it
will pay YOU.
:, North Carolina politicians and
their governor ought GO and hide
themselves
Where was the governor Of
North Carolina when the red shirts,
were killing negroes?
The colored editor being forced
to leave North Carolina should be
investigated.
He didn't leave until one week
after he wrote the article.
What does it mean2 Don't ali
speak at once.
T. Hon. Geo. II. White was elected.
The Afro-American Council will
meet and resolute.
! If the colored republicans in
North CarQlina had bought, fire
arms instead of whisky, they would
have had weapons of defense in,
stead of whisky.
The question is what shall be
done with the negro.
fThe cowardly attack that was
made on Mr.. Seville will not work.
FThe people of this country
should protect their own here
lnstead of going to another coun-
Try
Some men talk for fun, while
others talk.what they don't know.
"Allthis world is stage and
thepeople are merely Players
Speak the truth always, it is
better than lie.
1t is not every mai who grins'
In your face that you can call a
friend. !.
We have an up to date Chief of
Police.
When the BEE predicted all of
these outrages, they called it
treason.
VIII some of the gond people
tell us " hat they call it now?
.The coloref schools are in need
ola se~ing,director.
Nothing wins like success. 1t
il bound toesncceed.
tT'he colored man needs to unite
in all things
Think well before you speak.
We never see our mistakes until
it is too late.
Don't;be in hurry to tell what
you know. /
There is phi osophy some times
in the utterance of a fool.
That depends on who the fool is.
We often magnify our own i'm
portance.
Be useful citizens it will benefit
You.
Some people never know what
they want.
Let all good citizens subscribe
to the Bruce monument fund.
Send your subscription to Cashier
ID. B. McCary of the Capital Saw
ings Bank.
Bruce was great man in his
day and time.
There was an election last week.
Why not place North Carolina
under martial law.
Will the next House seat one
democratic Congressman from
North Carolina?
Bv what right has the present
regime in Wilmington, North Car 4
olina to hold.
What has become of the negro
leadership in the present crisis: !
Gentlemen don't you all speak :
1t once. :.
When will the United States
AXE Cuba? /
Don't be alarmed the country
6 safe.
Read the BEE if you want a fear Z
ess and independent paper.
The Washington bee., 1898-11-19

WANTED Refined, .erer~stic,ladies,
as agents for good-seliira Sailet, arti-;
cles. Must be we'll u rmmehded.i
Apply between the hours # a, m.
and6 p. m. Tuesdays and THURSDAYS
II Florida Avenue Y. w.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
MINooKA.

Misses Bridget Ruane and Elizabeth
Patterson, of Greenwood, left yesterday
for "A few weeks soiourn i'm Pittsburg, Pa.
William ToOle, of Greenwood, who has
been residing in Rochester, n. Y, the
past year, returned homo yesterday.
The O'Connell council, Young Mems In
stitute meets tonight.
From present appearances the outlook
for base ball i'm this place the coming
season is very encouraging. The Mi
nooka team will be composed Of the fol-
lowing players: Shea, shOrtstop; Phil
bin, first base; Laffey, center field;
O'Neill, pitcher; Hayes, pitcher; Diskin,
second base; McHugh, right field; Crane,
left field; Kane, third base; Flannery,
catcher. Manager Judge wishes to ac-
Cept the challenge of the City Line Ma
rooms for game on April II on Minooka
grounds.
Peter the S-year-old son of Patrick
Joyce, of Main street, met with a painful
accident yesterday. Tho boy with a num-
Der Of companions was playing and while
crossing a fence he fell, breaking his
right arm.