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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

American soil and under the American
flag, and must be as dtstinctively a
national property as tho capitol at
Washington. In that way alone lies
r,t
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attractive design. When the Volunteer
lassle begins to resemble the tailor
made girl it Is probable that her power
for influence will increase.
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TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune Astrologer.
Astrolabe Cast: 1.49 a. m. for TUESDAY
December g 1905

December %, 1903.
8 g e
y child born on this day will notice that
M nine cases out of ten the literary mud
thrower sooner or later is buried in his
own dirt.
Jhe unsuccessful man AYERS that life is
/ lottery; but the succ, ssful is always
certain that business is Just what you
make 1t "
Our motto should read this year: Peace
on earth good will towards all save the
anti-eXransiOnists.
The day of settlement often demon
strates that il is possible for d man to
have too much credit
Senator Billy Mason since the war ap-
pears to be very much i'm the position OF "A
last years bicycle champion.
Ihe honest nan is never suspicious ur-
til his fingers have been scorched
Ajacchus' Advice.
As this is the thirteenth of the month,
make no promises that you do not intend
TO keep. There may be witnesses about.
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The army reorganization sentiment
has reached the American VOlun-
teers." The title of general has been
created for Rallingtor Booth, and the
ladies hereafter are To wear uniforms
Of cadet gray and bonnets OF a more
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

Almost everybody seems disposed 70
have finger in the Chinese pie except
the Chinese.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

Although peace Is On. the powder
mills continue to exhibit Spanish
sympathies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

General Leo is to have n sky-rocket
reception in Havana. He deserves one
and one is needed to equalize matters.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

Colonel Bryan has as good right
as any other colonel OF volunteers I"
resign from the service now that the
war is over Nothing will be gained
by denying Eryan fair play.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

The management of the Panama
Canal company suddenly recovering
consciousness, nov blandly informs
congress that it will soon have in oper-
alton tine ditch which de Lesseps pro-
jected, after which there will, Of course,
be 10 necessity for canal across Nj
caragud. OF course not. Still, con-
gress will do wisely to go right ahead.
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The news from Maine is that Senator
Hale must satisfy the legislature that
ne is not against expansion or fail Of
a re-election. 1t would he a good thing
for Maine if Hale were accorded a va
cation.
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SCRANTON, DECEMBER 10, 1898.

4 INFERRED At THE PosToFFIcE Ar SCRANTON,
PA, As sECoND-CLAss MAIL MATTER.
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The herald., 1898-12-06
British Comment

LONDON, Dec 6-Much having been ex-
pected, there is certain tone of disappoint-
ment in the morning paper editorials on
President Mckinley's message. Its non
committal character is attributed to the fact
that the negotiations of the peace commits
sioners at Paris are not finished.
Considerable satisfaction is expressed at
the references to Anglo-American relations
and at the coldness displayed toward Russia.
The Times says:
1t is creditable to both the dignity and
good sense of the American people that a
message announcing the victorious ending OF
the great war, the acquisition of territory
and the initiation of an imperial policy is
sober in tone and moderate in recommenda-
tons The war has finally healed the half
closed wounds left by the Titanic contest of
the secession, and we hope it has exercised
healing influence to be felt even more
widely and deeply in another direction.
Not since England recognized the United
States government as power has an Amerl-
can president alluded to the mother country
in language so cordial and friendly as Mr.
Mckinleys.
Commenting on the presidents surprising
language concerning the Nicaraguan canal,
which utterly ignores British treaty rights,
the Daily Chronicle says that "this matter
will arise ere long in a more acute form -
| The editorial highly approves Mr.. Mekin-
lev's references to China and Great Britain.
The herald., 1898-12-06
one SENATOR ABSENT
WHEN CONGRESS WAS CALLED
TO ORDER
Senator Kenny of Delaware Had Very
Important Business Needing His
Personal Attention

WILMINGTON, Del, Dec. 5.-United
States Senator Richard g. Kenny of Della
ware was today placed on trial in the
United States circuit court for the second
time on charges growing out of the looting
of the First National bank OF Dover by its
teller, William r. Boggs. Kenny was last
arraigned on the charge of aiding and abet-
ting Boggs in misapplying the banks funds,
in July, and after trial lasting over week
the jury disagreed Since then the charge
of conspiracy has been joined to the first
charges.
The discovery of shortage in the bank
came in May, 1895, when Cashier Boggs
suddenly left Dover. The bank was found
to have been looted in the sum OF $l07 ,0G0.
President Richardson, OF the bank, came to
the rescue and saved the institution from
failure. Boggs subsequently gave himself
up, and admitted his defalcation, at the
same time making statements which led to
the arrest OF Senator Kenny and several
other citizens Of Dover Two Of the latter
have been convicted and are now serving
terms in the Trenton penitentiary. Bogg+
pleaded guilty, and is awaiting sentence.
The evidence against Senator Kenny deal:
largely with numerous stock transactions
in which he and Boggs were interested.
During his last trial Senator Kenny wa:
represented by Senator Gray, his colleague
in the senate, and Levi C. Bird. Senator
Gray is now in Paris with the peace commits
sion, and ex-Attorney General Jchn briggs
is assisting Mr.. Bird in the defense.
The herald., 1898-12-06
TIE WALKER EXPLOSION
Caused by Carelessness and Lack Of
Water

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5--In the in.
vestgation of the L. c. Walker explosion
today the testimony of Assistant Engineer
Murray who was on watch, and Fireman
Cassiday who had just gone off watch, was
to the effect that there was a leak in the
steam drum. Murray had previously re-
ported this to Chief Engineer Henry, who
was killed, and was told it would be re-
paired on Sunday, the day of the explosion.
It was shown the boilers of the Walker
Gifted water badly at the end of each
week before the Sunday washing, on ac-
count of the accumulation of dirt. This
occurred when the engine was working at
full speed, and shifted the water from one
of the battery of four boilers to the others.
The upper row of tubes in the starboard
boiler was found badly burned, and the
fusble plug in the crowd sheet melted out.
A careful inspection Of the plug showed that
not only the fusble metal but the brfAs,
was melted, and the section of an upper tube
introduced in evidence was blistered and
corrugated by intense heat.
The explosion was evidently caused by
low water, which barred the tubes and crown
sheet of the starboard boiler when the
water litter, or when the boat was listed by
freight, and the return rush of the water
ruptured the already weakened drum.
The investigation will be resumed tomor-
row.
The herald., 1898-12-06
SLffT, WIND and SNOW
PLAY HAVOC WITH TRAIN AND
TELEGRAPH
LAKE SHIPPING ALSO SUFFERS
Much Damage to Property Reported
From the Blizzard Region, but
Little Loss of Life
Associated Press Special Wire

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 5.-Detroit has
never been so completely shut off from the
outside world, so far as telegraphic com
luuncation is concerned, as during the "a
hours ending at noon today. a wet, soggy
snow which began to fall Sunday morning,
and which fell necessarily until Sunday
neon, weighted down telegraph wires and
telegraph poles until they snapped and fell
IN all directions At 8o'clock Sunday night
not wire was left out of the city. The
running of railway trains became hazardous,
owing to the loss of the telegraph service,
and many trains were abandoned Though
the snow fall as not over seven inches, it did
more damage to wires than twice that
amount of dry snow. Several animals
were shocked to death in Detroit by coming
in contact with broken electric light wires
dangling in the streets.
The afternoon papers i'll Detroit were
served with the presidents message by the
Associated Press by the dispatching of a
special messenger from Chicago with copies
Of the message.
Street car traffic has been blocked al
most completely, and general business is de-
moralized.
Hurricane signals were displayed for the
first time in the history of the lower lake
region. There have been a number of ac-
cdents and much damage to property as
result of the blizzard, but no loss of life.
The storm came from the northwest
The herald., 1898-12-06
The Sagasta Cabinet

MADRID, Dec. 5.-lmmediately after the
signing OF the treaty OF peace, Premier Sa-
easta will submit to the queen regent a
question OF confidence. 1t is thought prob
able that her majesty will ask Senor Sagasta
to remain in power, in which case the cortes
will be convoked for January lth.
From the declaration OF General Weyler,
it is believed that the authority OF the fol-
lowers of Senor Sagasta, Romero Robledo
and General Weyler, will be affected as soon
as peace is signed. General Weyler, in an
interview, has pronounced against the CON
servatives. declaring that Cuba was the
only question which separated him from the
liberals. He considers the internal crisis
grave. in view of the attitude OF Great
Britain which, by encouraging civil war,
desires to do with Spain what the United
States has done with her colonies.
Under these circumstances, Weyler added,
he considers that a Sagasta- Robledo cabinet
would be the most able to cope with the
situation.
Senor Groisard, minister of justice, has
called attention of the papa nuncio to the
conduct of the clergy in the country dis
tlicts near Barcelona. Saragossa, Pampe-
luna and Madrid, in openly advocating the
Carlist cause from the pulpit, The govern
ment has ordered increased precautions for
the protection OF railways in the Carlist dis
tricts.
The body of the late King Alfonso NH
was solemnly transferred last week, in ac-
cordance with the custom. from the vault in
the Escural, where the bodies of the Span
igh kings are left to mummify, to a mag
nificent permanent vault, after an elaborate
ceremony for formal Identification
The herald., 1898-12-06
No Evidence of Friction

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The impression
prevails here that the results of the nego,
| tiations at Paris will be embodied in two or
more treaties instead of one. There will
be one actual peace treaty, embodying
! nothing more than the protocol points re-
lating to the REIMBURSEMENT of Spanish
sovereignty over Cuba and the Spanish
West Indies, Guam and the Philippines,
with the single exception of the provision
for the release of prisoners. All the other
matters, those relating to the renewal of
the commercial treaties, the acquisition of
cable and coaling stations, in fact all those
eXtraneous matters that have been men,
toned as likely to be incorporated in the
peace treaty will form the subject of a
special treaty. This course is likely to be
adopted in order to hasten the conclusion
of peace, of which there is great neces-
sity if for no other reason than to secure the
release of prisoners and the restoration of
trade between Spain and the United States.
There is no evidence OF any friction be-
tween the American Commissioners. 1t is
supposed, in fact it is known, that in their
own sessions they have differed about some
points and have discussed these at length,
but whenever it came to the point OF action
in the Joint commission the Americans were
united. The last dispatch received from
them was unanimous, bearing the signatures
OF every member of the Commission.
The herald., 1898-12-06
Directed a Verdict

WASHINGTON, Dec 5,-The United
States supreme court today took the unusual
course OF indicating to the court below the
form OF verdict to be rendered in a case
The case is that of Randlett & Stone fol-
the refunding of the money paid as duty
upon 2,22O,000 bags which were returned tc
the United States, having been for the use
OF expectation of grain. The customs au
thorities imposed duty upon them on the
ground that the bags were of foreign manu-
facture and courts below sustained this ac
ton, the case coming to this court from The
court of appeals from the fifth circuit. The
opinion rendered today reverses the opin
ion of the court of appeals, directing the
preparation of a verdict ordering that one
fourth of the amount paid be refunded, a'
% per cent of the bags were Of American
manufacture. The opinion was handed
down by Chief Justice Fuller.
The herald., 1898-12-06
LOS ANGELES HERALD. TUESDAY MORNING DECEMBER 1885

facts generally, but little indefinite on the
question of Cuban independence.
Senator Proctor-A good American pa
per.
Senator Perkins-An able resume of the
situation and Of the steps leading up to the
war.
The Democrats were even more averse
THAN the Republicans to discuss the paper.
Senator Jones of Arkansas was an excep-
ton. He found in the message a number
of points which did not accord with his
views. One of these is the proposition to
continue the volunteer army in existence
until the standing army can be increased.
"Some of us do not favor the increase oil
the standing army" he said, "and the presi-
dent has no right to assume that majority
stands with him on that proposition
Senator Teller said there would be dis
appointment over the failure of the presi-
dent to outline government for the Philip
pines.
On the recommendation in regard to cur
rency, Senator Teller said: "The friends
Of bimetalism, either national or interna-
ticnal, will find no encouragement from
anything that the president says in his mes
sage"
| Following are some of the opinions ex-
pressed by members of congress upon the
message:
Representative Hit, chairman of the
house committee on foreign affairs-The
president has summarized and solved in an
able and feliciious manner many of the
questions in mems minds everywhere, touch
ing the immense and rapidly succeeding
end the situation in which the nation finds
itself. His simple proposition to let the
new possessions alone, under juA and firm
governors and by the military army which
conquered them, gives us time for plenty
| OF discussion of all the propositions for
their permanent government"
| Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio-The message is
not one OF beaten paths. 1t is not encum
bered with platitudes, and is written in a
very attractive style. The contribution to
history in the elaborate recitation of the
events of the war is in good taste and de-
! void of boasting or vanity. The message
on the whole, is able and emnently satisfac-
| tory.
The herald., 1898-12-06
AN IMPERIAL DECREE
Providing Protection for Foreigners
in China

WASHINGTON, Dec 5.-The secretary
OF state has received a copy OF a decree re-
Gently issued by the empress Of China, hav-
ing for its object the better protection OF
foreign residents in that country. The de
cree says in part:
From the opening of ports to the for.
tign trade to the present time, foreigners
and Chinese have been as of one family,
with its undivided interest, and since mis-
sionaries from foreign countries are living
in the interior, we have decreed. not three
or four times, but many times, that the local
officers must protect them. and that the
gentry and people Of all provinces must sym
pathize with our desire for mutual benevo
lence; that they must treat them truthfully
and honestly, without dislike or suspicion
with the hope OF lasting peaceful relations. '
The herald., 1898-12-06
But Decline to Give Out Results
Accomplished
IMPRESSION PRFVAILSAT WASHINGTON
That Protocol Conditions Will Be Compiled With in the
Peace Treaty, While Other Questions Will Be
Left for Subsequent Agreement

missioners contend that Spain should be
permitted to ship such munitions home
The Americans replied that as the Ameri
cans had conquered the Philippines these
munitions We're spols of war. The Span
iards finally waived their quibble
They appear to be resigned to the inev
table and now seem to realize that theil
best policy is to save as much from the
wreck as their keeness in raising the tech
nicalities can secure for them.
The question of the status of the Span
iards in the West Indies and the Philippines
who wish to remain there was nearly set
tied as well as certain commercial CUES
tions involving the rights of shipping under
TIE Spanish flag, which will be given ad
vautages
The herald., 1898-12-06
COMMENT ON MESSAGE
MADE BY PEOPLE AT HOME AND
ABROAD
DISAPPOINTMENT EXPRESSED
That the Document Is Non-Committal
on the Questions of Greatest
Interest
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
WASHINGTON, Dac. 5.-Following are
comments on the presidents message made
by members OF congress:
Representative Cummings, Democrat, OF
New York-1t is a clear, concise statement
Of facts, without speculation, suggestion or
recommendation. | have an idea that he
real message will be sent in hereafter.
Chairman Dingley of the ways and means
committee-The message is an excellent
resume of the important events of the last
year, with a presentation of the existing
situation, and valuable suggestions that will
aid materially, at the proper time hereafter,
in solving the different problems before us.
1t is to be noted that the president states
that our revenue laws are working well
with no suggestion OF any needed modifica'
tion.
Mr. Richardson, Democrat, of Tennessee
The president makes most interesting
and satisfactory review of the Spanish war,
but it is Disappointing that he failed to tell
us what we are to do with the new posses
sions. 1t is just as appropriate now as It
will be after the treaty Of peace, for him
to tell us what is to be the future OF the new
territory. 1t might help get the treaty
ratified if he had solved that problem. 1t
is interesting to note the fact that three
fourths OF the message relates TO foreign
affairs and less than one-fourth to home
matters. Banking and currency and all
the financial reform legislation so properly
promised in 1896, get no mention, and our
condition in respect to these matters is to
be left unchanged.
Mr.. Bingham of Pennsylvania-A brave
and clear, comprehensive message. Strong
as the president is in the confidence and
esteem of the people, his message will In
sure greater confidence If possible.
Representative Bailey of Texas, the Dem
ocratc floor leader, was called from the
house by the illness of his son, and asked to
be excused from expressing views on the
message.
Many senators excused themselves from
expression of opinion at length upon the
message on the ground that they had no,
been able to give careful attention to all the
details Republican senators were, how
ever, willing to express themselves in few
general words of commendation.
Senator Cullom regarded it as "a pains
taking, entertaining and accurate historical
review
Senator Patt of New York commended
the expression of a determination to in
crease the standing army and to maintain
order in Cuba until the Cubans can take
care of themselves.
Senator Wolcott said it was an admirable
document.
Senator Lodge said it was cable and ex
celent."
Senator Foraker-A good presentation @
The herald., 1898-12-06
An Awful Outlook

LONDON. Dec. 6-The Paris CORES
pondent of the Telegraph says:
According to trustworthy news from Mad
rid. Spain is seething with sedition born OF
bankruptcy and ruin. One OF the best in
formed men in the kingdom assures me thai
the chances Of revolution are increasing by
leaps and bounds,
Carlism exists in three provinces only
but the di.affection toward the present gov
Spanish race
The herald., 1898-12-06

date, inquiring if am or will be candidate
for United States senator, to which answer
no.
'The South Platte territory is entitled to
a representative in the senate of the United
States, and the Republicans should have
no difficulty in making choice from the
many excellent candidates who have al
ready announced themselves. Above all
things, desire Republican success in Ne
braska. Personal ambition should always
be subservient to party interest and wise
selection from this section of the state will
rebound to the advancement of the party
and become a potent factor in our politics.
with renewed assurances of high esteem
and consideration, | am, yours very sin
cerely, G. ID. MEIKLEJOHN."
The herald., 1898-12-06
"Subject to Delay"

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Last nights storm
played havoc with many of the telegraph
wires running out of New York The sleet
and snow which accompanied it in the region
known to the telegraph men as the "lake re.
gon, including the territory from Buffalo
to Chicago, along the Lake Shore and other
railroads, was responsible for the most dis
tressing delay the companies experienced.
Both through and local service to all points
is effective this morning, although business
is accepted Subject to delay"
Every direct route is open except that be-
tween Butler, Pa, and Chicago. Along the
lake region the Western Union is hampered
materially, the lines which run beside the
Pittsburg and Western and the Ohio divs.
ion of the Erie suffering the greatest de-
lays. The work of replacing the wires is be-
ing carried through with as much expediency
as possible, and it is confidently expected
to have the whole system in working order
by tomorrow morning, with the exception
of wires in the lake region, where the storm
has accomplished considerable damage.
Many Vessels Wrecked
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME-, Dec. s.
The heavy blow late Yesterday afternoon
The herald., 1898-12-06

and last night drove vessels ashore at va
rious points on this portion of the coast.
The schooners Edward Trevory of Glouces'
ter and the Roumania of Patchogue are
ashore on Mcknowns point The Fannie
Hayden of Boothbay and the Vanguard Of
Southwest Harbor are ashore at West Har.
Dor and two unknown vessels are aground
at the north end of McKnowns point. As
far as known no lives have been lost.
The herald., 1898-12-06
The Botkin Case

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 5.-The trial OF
Mrs Cordelia Botkin did not advance very
far today. A large number OF talesmen
were called off and absentees noted, after
which the court adjourned until tomorrow
out of respect to Judge Rhodes Borden,
deceased. 1t is understood that the de-
ftnse will ask for a continuance until Fri
daV
The herald., 1898-12-06
wHEELER'S DESIRE
Depends on Whether the War Is
Ended

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Major-G General
Wheeler was the center of attraction and
congratulation when he appeared in the
house today to resume his congressional du.
ties. He arrived last night from the camp
in Alabama where his troops are stationed
General Wheeler said he would probably re.
sign from the army, but his plans were not
yet definitely fixed.
IF there is any more fighting l want to
stay in the army" said the general, "but
if the fighting is over / want to return 10
civil life"
The herald., 1898-12-06
NEW YORK'S FIRE
Revised Estimates Make the Loss
Much Less

NEW YORK, Dec. GA large force
of the fire department was still busy at
: O'Clock this morning pouring water into
the buildings involved in the big fire last
night. \ gang of men was set to work tear
ing down the walls of the building in which
was the store of Rogers, Peel 4 Co.
Deputy Chief Crocker stated that, in his
opinion. the losses would not be as heavy
as was at first estimated. He places the
total loss about S500,0o0.
L. J. Cochran, night superintendent of
the Postal Telegraph Company, says today
that none of the wires of the company were
damaged