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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21
The Condition of Camp Alger.

The rumor that prevailed for a time
in Camp Alger that the Thirteenth
regiment, among the rest, was to be
sent to Porto Rico has been oTcially
contradicted. General Goblin denies
that there is a wood of trutI in the
story. and the adjutant general is
equally positive in his denial. The re-
port came from a member of General
Gobin's staff. a fact which was suf-
ficient in itself surely to rise the en-
thusiasm of the men TO the highest
pitch and place the most positive rali-
ance in its accuracy. We are vet in
clined to believe that Lieutenant In
glis' auspicious report had sufficient
foundation to make the realization
probable in very short time. The
announcement was premature, that is
all. The adjutant generals petulance
when questioned by our correspondent
shows that he was annoyed that plan
in contemplation in his office had been
divulged. Official denals need not be
taken literally. A movement which is
not finally ratified at headquarters is
not necessarily deemed to be enter
tanned, and commanding officers are
supposed not to know anything about
it. There is no truth in it so far as
they are concerned.
Be this as it may. the condition of
Camp Alger is anything but satisfac-
tory. Typhoid fever is a scourge not
less demoralizing and fatal than yell
low fever when it breaks out in camp.
The conditions which predispose ia
zoomotic diseases are ordinarily pre-
ventible and should not have been per-
mitted to arise. The Thirteenth Regi-
ment's new encampment at Dun Lor-
ing is at all events a change which
makes for the comfort of the men.
What would. however, stimulate the
health and rejuvenate the spirits of
the boys is the prospect of active SER
vice, be it near or remote. Something
definite in view would be not only ex-
tremely agreeable but a subject of in
terest and discussion and anticipation
Civilians have no notion of the mono
tony of camp life, with nothing to re-
lieve its tedious formularies of mount
ing guard, drill and general inspection
but the cook-house lengle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21
COLONEL STONES PLATFORM

1t will be my purpose when elected to
so conduct myself as to win the respect
and good will of those who have opposed
me as well as those who have given mo
their support | shall be the governor
OF the whole people of the state Abuses
have undoubtedly grown up IN the lesis-
lature which are neither the fault of one
party nor the other. but rather the
growth Of custom. Unnecessary inresti-
cations have been authorized by commit
tees. resulting in unnecessary expense 10
the state 1t will he my care and pur-
pose to correct these and other evils in SO
far as | have the mower. It will be my
purpose while governor Of Pennsylvania,
as 1t has been my purpose In the public
positions that ] have held with Cod 8
help, to discharge my whole duty. The
people are greater than the parties to
which they belong. l am only Jealous OF
their favor. | shall only attempt to win
their approval and my experience has
taught me that that can best be done by
an honest, modest daily discharge of
public duty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21
A Word of Advice.

Chairman John p. Ell<in spoke a sig
nifcant truth Tuesday IN his address
before the state committee in Phla~
delphia when he said
when such great party interests are
involved, we should ard will present a
united front to the common enemy. In
this campaign we should know neither
Combiner nor anti. Combner there
should not he Quay Republicans nor
be Republicans in the brCadest and
most comprehensive sense of the word
'In making selection Of active Re
publicans to serve as members of the
executive committee and the commit
tee-at-large it has been the aim of the
chairman TO choose persons represent
ing all factions and no faction. We
desire and expect to receive the CO.
operation and support of every citizen
who believes in Republican principles
and adheres to the party of Lincoln,
Grant, Garfield, Blaine and Mckin-
lev"
This Is a year when the nation and
the commonwealth rise far above the
petty intrigues and differences of par
tisarship. 1t is a year when the sol.
der is at the front not only in the war
but in the affairs of state, and emf
nently worthy to stand among such
soldiers as w. A. Stone and General
Goblin, is Judge William d. Porter
nominated for the Superior court on
Tuesday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21

proud record. The Boston, practically
the same as 1t left his yard
holds share in the glory of
Dcweys victory. The Dolphin,
falsely branded as "structurally
weak" nobly sustained the nations
honor in Cuban waters and now the
great Chicago, with the hull as the
master builder erected it, is about to
take its place in the American navy
as one of the most formidable cruisers
afloat. In this day of honor for Ameri-
can ships aud seamen. tardy tribute
of justice should be accorded the MEM
ory of John Roach, the innocent VIC
tim of raracious partieanship.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21
PEACE TERMS.
From the wilkes-Barre Record.


Washington dispatches, which may or
may not be trustworthy, represent the
president IS strongly inclined to great
moderation and magnanimity in his
views of prospective terms of peace. 1t
is said that he would make peace on the
oasis OF the independence of Cuba, the
acquisition of Porto Rico, a coaling sta
ton in the Philippines, and a modera ;e
sum OF war indemnity. Such terms would
DOUBTLESS meet the approval of nine
tenths OF the An erican people, with the
exception of the clause relating to the
philippines. That implies the return CT
the Philippines, with their eight millions
OF Inhabitants. to the merciless rule of
the Spaniard and that would mean more
butchery and desolatiOn in efforts to sub
jugate and reduce the population once
more to condition of slavery. We are
not prepared to believe that President
Mckinley contemplates or would even
consider such proposition.
o
The Philippines will present a very SER
ious problem, undoubtedly, when the war
ends and the time for final adjust
ment confronts our government. 1t would
he an instance of ipexpressibie inconsis-
tency to make such sacrifices as this
country is making to secure the inde-
pendence of million Cubans, and at the
same time rivst the fetters of Spanish
tyranny anew upon the eight millions of
people in the Philippines. In spite of all
reports emanating from Washington we
do not believe that any man in the presi-
dency of this republic would be capable
of such an act, and least of all William
Mckinley Certainly it could not be done
without an indignant protest from the
American people.
There are many people who are OPP
posed to the acquisition of the Philip
pines by the United States as a perman-
ent and absolute possession. But we can
not and do not believe there is one Amer
iCan worthy of the name who would con-
sent to the restoration OF that group of
islands to the brutal power of Spain.
The Philippines will, as we firmly believe,
be afforded an opportunity to demon
strate their capacity for self-government,
the same as the Cubans. To do that will
be honorable and consistent. That the
president is inclined to be merciful to a
fallen and inferior foe may be readily be-
lieved. That Is characteristic of the man.
But he will also be just and merciful to
the people who are trying, after CEN
turies of oppression and tyranny, to
| throw off the unbearable yoke.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21
WANTED-A COMMERCIAL BASE.


From the Philadelphia Press
The United States needs a commercial
base. The country sees it. All our trade
is looking outward. Month by month our
manufacturing exports roll zip. For the
last fiscal year, for the first time in our
history, our exports of manufactures are
bigger than our imports. Our factories
are giving the world more goods than our
ports receive. This revolution in CON-
merce has worked a revolution in senti-
ment. Asia is the worlds great market.
over against the Philippines are 4OO,OOO,OO0
customers Hong Kong has been OF
priceless advantage to Great Britain III
securing the trade Of China. We need
another Hong Kong and more. Manila
and the Philippines give it, RE islands
lie in the very center of trade. net
work of steamship routes passes around
and about them. In SPANS hands the
is 'dnds have langulshed. Yet they have
paid for a costly and inefficient sovein-
mcnt and yield a profit to the Spanish
treasury. In our hands they would Hour
iSh AMI pay p:otit.
The United States not only needs a
commercial base, 1t needs commercial
independence. Tropical products ii now
has to import. The Philippines produce
them all. Sugar, coffee and tobacco will
pour from these islands once order is
maintained, contracts enforced and the
American market opened. With these
products furnished by the Philippines
the United States rounds and completes
its commercial independence. In all its
commercial arrangements 1T will COM
mand the situation. Not only trade but
capital will follow the 1ag and the
Philippines developed by American ef-
forts would become q richer and more
profitable Java.
In three months these considerations
have had their profound effect on the
country. The great mass of newspapers
favor keeping the islands. Speeches
like eX-President Clevlands and eX-Sen-
ator Edmunds' deprecating acquisition
meet with no response. The new policy
of expansion steadily gathers weight
and strength. All are agreed that a
coaling station must be kept at Manila.
II Luzon stood alone like Borneo there
would be no question about retaining
the island. The responsibility of the en-
tire Archipelago gives pause. Much
has to be considered before ii is decided
to Keep all. World interests are in
volved. Other nations have interests
which demand due attention. A hasty
decision would be unwise, but no one
can doubt that the tide of public sentl-
ment flows toward a frank and prompt
acceptance of the responsibilities and op
portunities offered By the Philippines.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21

Tn another column appears a brief
statement OF the organization and
plans of the L.ackawanna Telephone
company, a corporation composed Of
some of Scranton's leading citizens
who have always been in the fore in
all movements for the benefit of the
city at large. The ordinance is now in
the hands OF a conference committee
composed of Messrs. McCann. Melvin
and Fellows of the select council; and
Keller. Jackson and Zizelmann, of
common council
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21

The suggestion that the ten thous-
and Mauser rifles captured from Span
iards at Santiago be used against the
enemy at Forto Rico is a good one.
Black powder that reveals the presence
of the marksman to his enemy is out
Of date in modern warfare, and our
troops should not be placed at dis
advantage by being forced to use this
article when ten million smokeless
Mauser cartridges are in possession of
the American army.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21

Is willing 10 profit by the distress Of
the mother country and will be glad
TO return the soldiers under the Span
lsh flag at the rate Of $50 each for the
$500 officers and $50 each for the en-
listed men. According to the present
outlook speeding the parting guest is
not to be such an unsurmountable diff
fiCulty after all
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21

A school will soon be opened in Bing-
hamton where people will be taught
to be healthy. The most simple method
of improving the health of Bingham
tonians would probably be to advise
them to move to Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21

Lightning plays queer freaks now-a-
days. 1t used to be unfailingly noticed
that churches and schoolhouses were
the most frequent target of a bolt.
This week a big malt house in Oswego
was destroyed and not long ago
saloon in this city was considerably
damaged during a severe thunder
CT
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21

The latest campaign button in the
Empire state bears the inscription:
For Governor, Theodore Roosevelt"
At the present time Teddy" is certain
ly in position to inject a large amount
of hurrah in a political campaign.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21

In spite of his brave resistance
against a superior force at Santiago,
General Toral is now confronted by a
court martial at home. 1t is indeed no
wonder that the Spanish monarchy is
rapidly nearing the end
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21

Poor John Roach, pursued to his
death by creditors and the malignant
criticisms OF an unjust administration.
went to his grave ruined in credit
to complete the cruisers Atlanta, Bos-
ton or Chicago and the name of the
pioneer American shipbuilder of iron
and steel went down beneath a cloud
of reproaches. Yet today the ships
built by John Roach have made Q
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21
LEGISLA f.

senate.
Twentieth Dist.-JAMES c. VAUGHAN.
House.
First District-JOHN r. FARR.
Fourth District-JOHN f. REYNOLDS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21
THE WAR REPORTERS.
From the Philadelphia Bulletin.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
The officers ana men OF the army and
navy have been dcservedy extolled 10y
their countrynen for their bravery and
prowess I'm the present war. But their
achievements would in large part be still
unknown to the country were 1t not for
the alertness, vigilance courage and In
te!ligence OF a small class of men who
generally are not less entitled to the
commentator which we bestow upon the
soldiers and sailors.
o.
These men are the reporters of the
American press who, as soon as the irst
call for arms was made, pressed to the
front in the performance of their profess
sional duty A few have made errors OF
judgment; few have been guilty of writ
ing what in the parlance of the editorial
room is known as "hogwash," but the
majority of them have distinguished
themselves i'm the face of extraordinary
difficulties. not only by the brightness
and general accuracy of their dispatches,
but by their zeal and intrepidity in the
collection Of news.
They have borne most of the fatigue,
hardships and privations of the soldiers
several have been wounded In engage
ments, and there has been no scene Of
peril on land or on sea where an Ameri-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21
We're rlaking July Business
Hustle Inn Drapery Department

We decided o sell for the days
Madras Curtain Material regular
Madras Material regular &c. price
Madras Curtain Material
Metallic SIkoine Dapeies, July price 7, aud
I.aceC Examines, July
dSwisses regular July
Tapestry Curtain Tops July prices
Curtains
Awnings of every description made to order.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21
TIERS.

pointers: pointers that
carefully studied those
watch carefully
there's where the actual saving
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21
FlNL LEY s
ONLY
Four
Days
lVNWU o o
OF Our r1uslin Under.
wear Sale.
Our Great July Sale
of Ladies' and Misses
Fine Muslin Under
wear will last but
FOUR DAYS LONGER

The style, quality of material and
workmanship of our line is too well
known to need any comment further
than that we are overstocked for this
time of the year and have to make
room for our Fall lines that will soon
be ready for delivery.
Every garment in stock has been re-
marked at reductions varying from 10
TO 25 per cent. below regular prices for
this sale, which will positively close
on Saturday of this week.
In the annexed list are several num-
bers which we will discontinue and the
prices quoted barely cover the cost of
materials.
One Lot Gowns, our regular Csc quail
ity during the season.
TO CLOSE OUT AT esc.
One Lot Gowns. nicely trimmed and
a good number for s1.25.
SALE PRICE 9oc.
One Lot Gowns, extra sizes and hand
somely trimmed, worth $3.50
SALE PRICE sl.1s.
One Lot Underskirts. plain and good
quality muslin, regular price SOC and
CSC. SPECIAL PRICE 39c and 49c.
One Lot Drawers, neat embroidery
trimmed. SPECIAL PRICE 25c.
One Lot Drawers. plain tucked, extra
quality, were SOC and Csc.
SPECIAL PRICE TO CLOSE SOC.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21

Our elegant line of fine
Trimmed Corset Covers,
Chemise, Umbrella Drawers,
Night Dresses and Skirts is
too numerous to mention,
but all are alike subject to
reductions for this sale only
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21

Mr.. Wanamaker's regiment will not
be needed this time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
STATE.

-
Goveinor-WILLIAM A. STONE.
Lieutenant Governor-J. r. s. GOBLIN.
Secretary of Internal Affairs..-JAMES w.
LATTA.
Judge of Superior Court-W. W. PoR-
TER.
Congressman at Large SAMUEL A.
DAVENPCRT, GALUSHA A. GROW.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21

Until the Spaniards are ready for
peace the various propositions for set
tlement that come from the foreign
powers SAVIOR of idle persifage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21

General Blanco disclaims any part
in the Surrender of Santiago. General
Blanco will be given an opportunity
later.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
SELECTING THE SKIN BEFORE DEATH SETS HIS SEAL

moved the integuments beneath are at
once rendered unfit for the purpose to
which it is to be anDlied.
Three physicians who were seen yes
terday replied in substance: You can
have a good piece of skin from hu-
man body inside of twenty-four hours. ;"
Dr. n. D. Robertson said: Yes. l
can get you a fine piece. This is not
very good time for not many of the stu
dents are dissecting now, but l can get
you a piece"
The medical students have access to
tn City and County Hospital, and it
is no false rromise which one made to
his f1ancee recently:
when a good skin comes in q know
of one now at the County HospitaD l
will get you enough for a belt, purse
and card case"
do you really know the woman?"
Yes. She has red hair. and the skin
is smooth and fine and young. 1t will
make fine piece Of leather"
While the law permits the use of
bodies of the unclaimed dead" for
scientific purposes and for the good of
humanity there is another portion of
the law which deals directly with the
inhuman traffic which has grown up
among the students Chapter VI, sec
ton 290, of the Penal Code of Califor-
MIA says: Every person who mutt
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17

girls
"They must be mentally and morally
depraved and of the very lowest grade
of character
"But do you not think the boys are
Just as bad?"
"One expects more of women. 1 can
not expel them from society. / wish L
could ex~el every girl or woman who
not only herself wears but counte-
nances any one who does wear in any
form, tanned human skin. We can reach
the students. A vigorous investigation
will be gone into at once. l shall bring
the matter before the faculty and pros
ecute it. Any student who is found to
have used, carried away or in any man
ner misappropriated even the smallest
portion of human skin I'll be expelled. y
This, then, is the present condition.
The unclaimed dead" the INDECENT
poor who die in the Almshouse, in the
orphan asylums, insane asylums and
penal institutions and whose friends
are unable or unwilling to see that the
corpse has decent burial-these are dis
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
NOTICE =!
Taxes Due Upon Assessments
Made by the State Board
of Equalization.

CONTROLLERS DEPARTMENT, STATE OF
California Sacramento, October II. 1885,
In accordance with the provisions of Section
1865 of the Political Code. notice is hereby
Board of Equalization the Duplicate Record
of Assessments OF Hallway and the Du-
Assessments" containing the assessments
upon the property of each of the following
named associations corporations fixed
by the said State Board Of Equalization fog
the year 1898, to wit:
Pacific Railroad Company. Northern Califor-
MIA Railroad Company. Northern Railway
pany, Southern Pacific Railroad Company,
Southern California Motor Road Company.
Company. Southern California Railway Com
pany, Santa Fe Pacific Ra-Iroad Company,
francisco and San Joaquin valley Railway.
Company, Nevada County Narrow Gauge
Raiiload Company Nevads
Railway Company, Pajaro Valley Console
way COMPANY, Alameda and San Joaquin
Railroad Company, Gualala River Railroad
Company. Sierra Railway Company Of Cali all
fornia. Sierra Valleys Railway Com any, San
Company and Pullman's Palace Car Com
property, and one-half Of the State and
county taxes all real property. are now
the last Monday in November next. at six
O'clock D. M, and unless paid to the state
per cent will be added to amount thereof
and unless paid on or before the last Mon
day in April next, at six o cock p. m, an
additional hxs per cent will be added to the
amount thereof.
taxes on ali real property will be due and
payable after the first Monday in Janu-
last last Monday in April next at six o'clock
D. m. and unless paid to the State
Treasurer at the capitol Up prior thereto Ays
E. P. COLGAN. State Controller.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
\ HAT women viii accept Of and
use presents made from the GU

" HAT women viii accept Of and
use presents made from the GU
ticle Of their dead sisters is so
L foreign to ordinary feelings of hu-
mainly that it almost passes belief,
consequently all conditions of people
who read the grewsome story in yester-
day mornings Call were discussing the
horrible facts so plainly set forth.
That raw medical students. in their
calIow stage and DESTROYS of appearing
hardened to all feelings of humanity
would do outre things was not beyond
the pale Of credence, but that young
women, pets of society, nurtured in re-
fined homes and surrounded with all
that would naturally fill their souls
with tenderness, would not only decor,
ate their persons with the grewsome
relics of the charnel house, but would
gIoat over the treasured bits of dead
humanity as so many rare curlos
seems almost beyond conception.
But facts are stubborn, and facts were
given in the story told by Mrs. Alice
Rix yesterday.
There is a traffic IN human skin.
Perhaps not traffic in the sense of bar
ter and sale for mercenary purposes,
but the bodies of INDECENT dead are mu-
tilated in order that a society fad may
be subserved, and these bodies are paid
for ostensibIy to further the ends of
scientific Investigations, but in reality
in order that the cuticle may be re-
moved and given to young women for
the purposes of adornment.
Reputable jewelers. admit that they
manufacture purses and belts from
leather made of human skin; tanners
say that they prepare the skin as they
would that of a monkey or an alligator;
women pride themselves in the posses
sion of pieces of leather made from the
backs of other women who were so I'M
fortunate as to have died in a charita-
bic institution.
In all circles yesterday these facts
were discussed, and condemnation in
terms of severest censure was the
unanimous verdict. But, at the same
time, there was a disposition on the
part of the members of the faculties of
the medical colleges to decry the story
and put it on the plane Of fiction. That