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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22
To BE Settled Finally.

The best of available information as
to the presidents policy for Cuba
points to early and determined inter-
VentiOn. The nature of this interNen-
ton remains shrouded in mystery, but
the cuncensus of opinion indicates the
probable despatch of relief for the
starving reconcentradoes on much
larger scale than heretofore and un-
der the United States governments
official auspices. Coupled with this
may and we hope will come the recoG-
milton of Cuban independence.
1t is to be noted with reference to
this latter step that it would in
volve far-reaching consequences. First
among these would I've the ability of the
insurCant government Immediately to
sell its bonds and with the proceeds of
such sale. to undertake with renewed
energy the work of eXpelling the Span
ish military and naval forces from the
island. The insurgents could have
done this successfully a year ago had
they at that time been accorded bel
lgerent rights. Yet recognition Of their
Independence by so powerful a nation
as the United States would now confer
uror them much greater strength than
belligerency recognition would have
conferred then. 1t would remove all
doubt of their ultimate triumph and
render absolutely safe the placing of
American or English capital in pur-
chase of their securities.
But it would do more than this. 1t
would bring Cuba directly under the
wing of the Monroe doctrine. So long
rs Spanish sovereignty was at least
nomindlly conceded by this government
the Monroe doctrine pledged us in a
certain sense to non-interference. Un-
der that doctrine we could have Joined
with Spain in repelling a foreign inva-
sion of CUBA. But with Cuban inde-
pendence recognized by us, we would
become pledged to join with the Cuban
government in eXpelling Spain. This
need not involve war. We could then
say to Spain with entire proprietary
must get out, but in consideration OF
your going quietly and without un-
necessary bother we will use our good
influences with the Cuban government
to persuade it to offer you cash sum
in payment of your property rights in
the island" Equity rights Spain does
not possess. Spain's barbaric misrule
has Cancelled whatever equity rights
she may once have had. But Spain pos
sesses certain property rights which il
relinqushed to the insurgent govern
inert might well be paid for, ever
though for no other reason than tc
expedite Spain's departure and give tC
the Spanish government some balm fol
its inevitable humiliation. Should
Spain decline this olive branch and re-
fuse to bulge, then 1t would become
our duty under the Monroe doctrine Il
eject her forcibly. Such election as 3
last resort would not involve the for
feiture by us of the worlds sympathy
at least, not the forfeiture of the sym
pathy Of well-informed European Opin
ion. That opinion under these circum
stances would undoubtedly approve
and applaud our course.
But in any event the long-mooteC
question is now near final settlement
and in settling it President McKinle!
will have the unconditional support o
united nation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

If the editor of the Times wants proof
that The Tribunes circulation is stead
lily growing we shall be happy to give
1t to him. We may add that The Trib-
une's circulation is among intelligent
appreciative and steadfast people, the
mainstay of the community and the
ones whose patronage makes business.
Tt is the kind of circulation that in
tclligent advertisers value most highly
the kind that brings results.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

ish could not stay in Havana on ac-
count of the climate and yellow fever.
They soon abandoned the city, after
having lost one-half their invading
force by disease. In 1906 the English
again captured Havana, holding 1t for
one year. During that year it's COM
merce doubled. Good government now
would no doubt multiply its shipping
trade by ten.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

The probabilities are that Mr.. Wana-
makers lieutenants are merely joking
when they attribute their defeat in
Lancaster county Saturday to the use
Of money by their opponents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22
Hats and CAPS

are here i'm the most be-
wildering prOfusiOn and
dantiest of shapes, and in
every desirable color. as
we'll as white, i'm Silk,
Chiffon, Null, Swiss, Etc,
Etc.
For a few days only, we
we will devote extra room
for the display of thesc
and as many of our fine
numbers are "Patterns"
we would advise you to
make your selections
early, as there will be no
duplicates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

Since the Maine disaster General Lee
dent, vice president and senator and
still his friends aren't satisfied. What's
tho matter with first making him min
lister plenipotentiary to the Independent
republic of Cuba?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

If we shall demand an indemnity for
the blowing up of the Maine, put 1t
down as our guess that Spain will pay
promptly and be sincerely glad to be
let off so easilY.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

The re christening of one of those
new cruisers in honor of Albany, n. Y,
can only be accounted for upon the sup
position that the boat is half century
behind the times. When Scranton gives
her name to a warship that ship must
be up to date
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

The Klondike has just had its tirst
lynching bee, which, with the steady
advent of new jag emporiums, would
seem to fully establish the Klondikes
claim to be called civilized.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22
ON A PEACE FOOTING.
he Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
The prudent and necessary prepara-
tions which the United States is making
to put it's peace military establishment
on an efficient footing are being conf
mented on in this country and regarded
in Europe as If the United States We're
armlng on the scale needed for a great
war The steps which have been and are
taken constitute an indispensable pro-
vision for national safety under condi-
tions which may at any moment become
serious; but 10 treat these steps as If the
United States were expanding its milf
tary establishment to war footing is
preposterous.
o
The two ships which have been bought
do not, so far as naval efficiency goes,
replace the Maine. If any Of the lesser
battleships for sale are procured they
will not add to the navy as much as
was expected to be added this spring
by the Alabama Kearsage and Kentucky
when these vessels were planned I'm peace
and for a peace establishment. The sea-
men enlisted have been asked, begged and
implored in every secretarys report for
five years. To the army there have been
added two artillery regiments, which ev-
erybody concerned, including all intelli-
gent newspapers, have been insisting
were needed for ten years past. Not a
man has been added TO officers, line or
staff, and no one whose opinion is worth
considering deems our army large enough
for peace needs, or has for ten years.
o.
The ammunition bought is needed sim
ply TO give our coast guns more than two
rounds aplece--which Is all they had-and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

Several of our contemporaries are
discussing the question whether IL war
should come our naturalized citizens
would fight for the flag. OF course
theY would.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22
GOLDSNITH'S o. BAZAAR.
Kid Gloves

AS the ladies beginning look for Kid Gloves
match their Spring Costumes would invite
spec imporatons in all of latest novelties in
Button Clasp and Hook Gloves in blacks the lead
ing olor We sole agents in this city for the
Foster Kid Gloves. Our line is complete in the
William Brand at $Loo, and the Fowler Brand $15o.
We have just received a line of Elderly and Young
Ladies' Capes and ranging price from $S $685.
I'm Silk Department showing line of
single and double widths Grenadines in about fifty different
patterns at very low prices
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22
IN MEMORY OF LAFAYETTE.
From the Times-Herald.

From the Times-Herald.
Congress has been asked to appropriate
$4,000 for the erection of a monument to
Lafayette, to be presented to the French
people, and set up at some selected place
in Paris. 1t Is a creditable movement
tardily begun. One need not reflect that
the French Intervention which Franklin
finally secured in 117S was induced by a
hope that Louis might regain the Can
adas, or at least some of his older pos
sessions In America. Lafayette had drawn
his sword In the colonial cause almost q
year earlier.
Americans need not remember the quar-
rel with France which so quickly sue
ceeded the winning of our own independ-
ence. Lafayette was Americas friend
always. In 1924 he came again TO the
United States and spent more than a
year in the nation his generous hand had
helped to establish. His memory Is en-
titled to all the honors which this later
but not less grateful-generation can pay.
There is something peculiarly attractive
in Lafeyette's espousal of the American
cause. He was less than 90 years old, a
nobleman of wealth, when at his own eN-
pense he fitted ont a ship and rendered
his sword and his fortune to the colon
les Doubtless he brought more than a
material aid, and Washington did not
Frenchman to his personal staff.
1t is not likely Lafayette was actuated
by anything hut noble motives. True, on
his second visit to the United States-or,
rather, just before his departure for home
in 1875 congress gave him $4,000 acres of
land and 100000 in money. But that was
almost half century after the service
was rendered. His act seems to hav
been as disinterested as the proof of rec
ognitiOn was graceful. But in this day,
when another century is closing, 1T would
be we'll to link together the two great
republics by such Ecnd as n Lafayette
statue, presented by Americans and erect
ed in Frarce, might supply. The Lib
erty" in New York harbor is more than
than an expression of sentiment 1t Is
more than a gift from one nation to an
other, or from one artist to a distant city
1t is an advance toward the better
knitted universal brotherhood, the crown
| ing of which shall make forever impossi'
| BILE the waste and the woe of war. And
| this projected tribute to General Lafay-
cite is another step in the same direction
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22
t9s Scranton tribune
Publishing compsnS. % a, SlnS % Gents a Month.

The Tribune's telegraphic news
is from three to FIVE hours fresher
than that of any Philadelphia or
New York paper circulated in its
field. Those papers 60 to press at
midnight; The Tribune receives
news up to 3 a. m. and sometimes
later. All the news in The Trib-
une while it is new.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

In 1862 Havana was besieged by the
British with force largely recruited
from the thirteen American colonies.
Havana was captured on July 13 OF
that year, among the victors being
Mad Anthony" Wayne, afterward a
general in the war of the Revolution.
Wayne then led a company. The Brit
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

The long and short of it seems to be
that Senator Kaufman banked on the
holier-than-th thou bluff once too often.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

AS the advance agent Of prosperity
there is no reason why Mr.. Mckinley
should not assist in opening the powder
mills as well as the other mills.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

Judging from the vote in Lancaster,
Uncle John Wanamaker's campaign
thunder is dangerous chiefly in the re-
coil
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

An entire week has elapsed since MIR.
Bryan last said something for publica-
tion. What can the matter be?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

Mr.. Wanamaker didn't expect to get
many delegates in Lancaster, anyhow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22
SCRANTON, MARCH 22, 1898.

INTERED AT THE PosroFFIcE AT SCRANTON,
Pa, AS sECoND-CLASs MAIL MATTER.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

New York Office: $50 Nassau 81,
IS. s. NREELAND,
Sole Agent for Foreign Advertising.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

In buying a brass Bedstead, be sure that
you get the best Our brass Bedsteads are
all made with seamless brass tubing and
frame work is all OF steel.
They cost no more than many bedsteads
made of the open seamless tubing. Every
bedstead is highly finished and lacquered
under peculiar method, nothing ever hav-
ing been produced to equal 1t. Our new
Spring Patterns are now on exhibition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

ply to give our coast guns more than two
rounds aplece--which Is all they had-and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

KEEP YOUR EYE ON OUR WINDOWS
FOR BARGAINS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

1t is because they lack knowledge OF our
material resources, and, especially of the
quick intelligence and adaptability Of our
people, that Spanish military officers aind
church dignitaries mislead the masses of
their people as to our strength and cour-
age. Europeans, naturally enough, are
not able to see any difference between. the
American people and the masses of their
own countrymen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22

Scranton, March 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-18
"NIv Friend From India"

II A. DuSouchets My Friend from
India. which has enjoyed long and pros
nervous runs in New York, Boston, Phila-
delnhla and Chicago. each 20 overwhelm-
ing success. and comes TO the Academy
next Tuesday night has gone far TO
sppplv tho popular demand for some
ming fresh and novel in The theatrical
iine. 'Aiy Friend from India Is a play
founded on novel basis. Theosophy
opens wide and fertile held for satire
and introducing an unlucky barrier hid
dem within "a yellow bedspread into
wealthy pork packers family as Nom
her of the ancient and learned order
of the yellow Robe Of India ana having
him boomed up as the genuine article
for odvanced social purposes tho author
has struck popular and funny VEN
The company this season is composed
~ the following well known players:
charles Bradshaw, George Mack, Ernest
ward. Lester Gruner, Charles mitchell,
Into Vrohman. Ada Gilman Margaret
otis. Louise Arno,, Mabel ana E'hei
Strickland.
The sale Of seats for the engagement
commences this morning at the Academy
OF Music box office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-18

The young ladies OF The Leigh street
Baptist Church Aid Society have ar
ranged TO give delightful, Autumn Tea
This evening in the lecture room Of the
church.
The entertainment will be free and no
charge will be made for refreshments
which will De served. the affair being a
social evening Of music and recitations.
Dr. Hiden has also consented TO de-
liver O short lecture for the edidcation
and pleasure Of those present.
The young ladies In charge Of the ar
fair are making diligent preparations
and the occasion bids fair 10 be one OF
great enjoyment
The following Will participate in the
programme;
Nj. Simsom. reading.
Prof. Watson. instrumental music.
Mrs. Sall.e Montgomery Brown, song.
MI Hunter song.
Miss Maud Pollard. recitation
Nr Paul Bagby. recitation.
MIR. j. T.. Crue recitation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-18
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Ricbmond's
Citizens and Other Matters.

A marriage license has been issued 10
Robert s. Chilcott and Annie +. McWil-
liams. In the Hastings Court
Mr. r. L. Wells. who was arrested and
taken % Petersburg On the charge Of de-
fraulmg Mr. Joseph j. Percival out Of
SO was acquitted yesterday and returned
% his home in Manchester
Rev. Father Waters of 81. Peters ca'he
dral preached an tire Almshouse ch1pe
last night He gave a splendid discourse
which was appreciated by al.
Grant Jackson. colored. said 10 have
assaulted a citizen or Hanover county
some Jays ago. is under arrest al the
Second Police station on the charge of
being q fugitive from justice from that
county.
The Friday evening devotional meeting
Of the Clay-Street Epworth League will
bc led this evening by Mr.. G.. W. Muh-
ley. Of the Park-Place League. An inter-
esting meeting IS anticipated.
Or. J. G. Lumpkin e0l east Clay street,
who has been IN bad health for two
years. will leave Saturday 10 visit his
daughter. Mrs William NJ. Anderson, in
Cincinnati O.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-18

Willie Sack went down Main street ana
ratified the doors of the business houaes
I'M the vicinity Of Ninth street a col
ored ianitor named Fred Jackson saw
him and reported what lie saw TO Oln-
Ger wiltshire Sack was taken IN chdise
and when he appeared before the I'M
he was ordered 20 shake the mud OF
Richmond OFF his shoes wllhm twenty
four hours. or stand the consequences.
IIo etood not ON the order of going but
went.
fms and Lewis Carnally are two dusky
friends. but jealousy makes enemies ~
them sometimes On one Of these times
Mamie rushed out and got a warrant
for Icwis's arrest on the charge OF beat
ing and assaulting her She got sorry
when she saw Lewis in the tolls and
was willing to let the thing drop upon
the payment of $l6) costs.
Wm Cousins. colorcd. was drunk I'M
lawfully. and he was sent down for thir-
~ davs I'm default of 800 security.
w. /. Johnson was charged with reck-
less driving. and will tell about it this
morning.
Phil Lambert started 10 20 hunting
Wednesday morning and had his doSs
with him.
lie got on a car Of the Main street line
and wanted TO get his dogs on, too. The
conductor of the car would not let him
nut them ON. as it was against the rules.
but ne said that 81 the motorman ala
not object it would be an right with him.
Mr. Lambert then attempted TO get the
dogs ON the front of the car but the mo-
torman objected. and then IL Is stated,
MIR. Lambert uttered some strong LAM
euagc which reached the ears OF pdsscn-
perc i'm the car lie was arrested on the
charge of unlawfully assaulting. cursinS
and abusing the motOrman, and when
the evidence was all in Mr.. Lambert was
fined $50 and costs. which he PAID.
COULDN'T STAND THE PRESSURE.
John Landrum couldn't stand the pres
sure when he opened the door and looked
ont and found the rain steadily comins
down. So he ran over TO the first bar
room and took a nip of something 70
keen him from catching cold. Then he
took another nip and another. lie hnea
up an right enough and $L'O was cl-aIh-
Ell down against him
John Pate got into the same TX but
ne was able 20 liquidate the indebtedness
placed against him and went out IN the
damp to wrestle with the germs OF pheu-
monia.
Wm. ST. John got drunk. Nothing
strange. considering the example set him
b,, worthy citizens. But he lacked where
,yithal TO procure his liberty and went
down until friends are able To- raise sl.'O
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-18
Or. H0GE MUCH BETTER.
He Hopes 20 Attend His Church sun
day-Hc Dictates Card.

Rev. DR.. Hoge continues 10 improve
ard stated yesterday that ne hoped TO
be able 20 attend the installation services
OF Rev AR. Guthrie. his assistant. az ihe
Second Presbyterian church. next sun
day. The Doctor dictated yesterday the
following card OF thanks for many eN-
pressions Of coincidence ia his recent al
Fiction.
During nv recent Illness. occasionel
by the accident which occurred fiiu's
November an. l have receiNeeN many "a
dcinl communications oi cohuo' ne aliu
k,r1 Wishes from various organizations
including the Baptist Conference ol nm
isters tho PRESBYTERIAN Union the ;
etor ~ the First Presbyterian church.
cbaffanooca. Tenn. r. h. Lee lamp,
el,s ~ Confederate Veterans. Board OF
VIRGINIA Bible Society. the Session OF me
Third Preshvtcriau church, hlcNihoin'
Niaparers Of Home for lncufaDits' ,he
societ,, for Preservation Of virginia An
,to,,itice aud I'm addition 10 these, let
tons rrom friends from various parts OF
,ho country for an of which ] WISH TO
,,ake my most grateful acknowledsmeh''
,osrattin, only that 7 have no Woi'S
with which adequately 10 express NY
a,Drociation OF the kindness conVeyeu
ln their communications.
While 7 can never expect 'ii.n'
...o,.o~ from the shock occasionei by
the late disa ster. / am cheer.u anu .
crurae r1 bv go many good WISHES '"''i''I
eror, those whom I respect and love ana
arms, that some time and strength VIII
10 stul allotted 20 me 10 prosecute 'ne
,,.orl, 90 which have endeavorcd 10 COM
se''''' lily ''' MOSES u HOGE.
pfrbuor1 Va. Nov. IL. lHN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-18
SHADE TREES AND
HEDGE PLANTS.
0akwood and Riveryiew Cemeteries
to Be Further Beautifed,
UNPAID GAS BlLLAT THE ARM0RY
Waddcy's Bill for Stationery.
He Simply Charged Re-
tail Prices.

Those present at the meeting OF the
Grounds and Buildings Committee at
their meeting last night were Mess1s.
John NJ King. ForIier, Hceke Lawdor
snead and West
An application from the Committee on
C,mctcr.cs. asking for zoo hedge plants
and 90 shade trees Tor Oakwood Gene
terry. and 50 shade trees for Rieverview
Cemetery. was received and granted
THEIR WINTERS SUPPLY
The usual annual allowance OF one ton
Uf coal TO each OF the park-kecpers was
granted
Bills amounting 20 S2isG5 were audited
and ordered to be paid
& resolution was adopted. instrucfing
tho City Eneinocr 90 make certain minor
repairs Go the armoTy.
ciy employc was reported 90 the
committee as delinquent and "a sub-COm-
r1ittee. composed of Messrs Sucad. Law
der and Hceke was appointed 60 invcsti-
gate the reason that said cmpIoye de-
ciined t0 pay bin amount 90 more than
500 Tor groceries.
GAS AT THE ARMORY
The Dify Engineer reported "a large
menL and suggested that 10 might DE paid
out of the appropriation which stands
10 The credit OF the regiment ana still
remains untouched. The matter VIII be
investigated IT the next meeting. when
colonc. Anderson is expected 70 be pres
ent
ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
Tho Committee ON Elections met at
O'Clock with the following gentlemen
present. Messis West. Cutcnins. Tecfey.
ana CARRIER.
The purpose for hich tho .mecting was
held Was 10 consider certain bill for
stationery purchased from Everett Nad-
dey for use iu the recent election.
Mr. Waddcy had rendered bin amount
ing 20 Si1el but had failed 90 itemize
the same The clerk % the Accounts and
Printing Committee had refused TO o. Is.
the bin until 10 was itcmizcd
MIR. EZEKILLS EXCEPTION.
Mr.. Ezekiel. the clerk. drew exceptions
TO several of the items ON the ground
that tho prices charged by Mr.. Waddey
were more than contract prices, and In
some instances eXtortlonatc
Mr. Waddcy replied 90 Mr.. Ezekiel by
saying that the prices charged We're in
nearly every instance the retail price.
and that when a quarter of a ream OF
paper was purchased The committee could
hardly EXPECT TO pay wholesale prices.
The clerk figured ont the contract price
of the articles furnished as being $500.
81 Ich was 1924 less than the BIN present
cd hy Mr.. Waddcy, and the clerk was
ordered 20 o. *. the bin as amended.
The committee then adjourned.