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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-08
THE DEAD pRAp.

breep drap. dreep crap, T. tho lang an ianeiy
nicht.
breep dram, droep drap. ny heart is quick WI
FRIGHT,
For snc is summoned frao dear hamc an lifo
an kindly licht.
They're sleopin n, thcy' re slccp.n a, as warm
an p%eaccfullio
As II cauld death was far nwn' at wnrk upon
tho sea.
But oh. he's near at hand an tells q wcarie
tale 10 moi
An will he taxi tho raven lair or viii no TAX
the grayf
Or will he wss n fngcr tare at iauchin. lint
white May9
oh. let him max a sign TO re, Tor glsdly I
would gael
Drccp drip. drcep drap. in a nlcht without a
Drecp drap, drecp drap-it draps a loo'ed life
dune.
| SIT nm shivcr By mysol'-God send the day.
licht sunei
-Ninmo Christie in Black and White.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-08

her cottage, which stool alone among
the sad, cultivated fclls. / heart her
birds singing ard chipping ceasclossly
monsieur" she seid 10 mo once
"when l am dead thoy will step sing
ing"
She went carly to work in the morn.
ingr, giving them fresh food and water
before starting. Often she went far
afield for herbs. Once ! met her coming
homo slowly dad heavily, leaning On
her stick. Dusk had fallen. and the east
was growing tender fer the moonrise.
She asked inc in that evening. l no
ticed that she moved about feebly, as
though sho were tired out, and &C last
she sat down and was silent.
"Moro Susanna" / said suddenly,
"when is your boy coming back? How
long has he been away"
BY the movement she made l knew
that sho raised hcr head, for we were in
darkness.
Monsieur, " she said, che may come
any day. Every night / say to myself,
Perhaps he will come tomorrow, may
be before l ON up, or he will meet me
coming homo in the evening""
"why docs he delay, Mere Susanne?"
Her fingers grew restless and plucked
at her apron. II cannot tell, monsieur.
But it is not long since no went-only
a little while ago"
when did be 90, Mere Susanna, and
why? You huyo never told me. When
was it?''
at was during the war, monsieur. 1
do not know how long ago; / have no
memory, but only a little while since.
Monsieur will know. Ee went to fight. "
Then at last l began TO understand.
1t was 20 years since her boy had gone.
She would ret have known him now.
He was II tall lad, fair and handsome,
and blue eyed TO her still, and size was
waiting for him TO come lack fromn
battlefield which the plow had turned
up "a score Of times since that last battls
had been fought.
The little room and the darkness
seemed to me to grow very sad. At
times came q twitter from a slecpless
bird, and then tho moonlight stole in
and found us. Mere Susanna rose up.
"See, monsieur, she said, II will
show you his room" And she took me
iato tho other chamber. 1t was very
baru and spotless, AMI the white moon
light was clarifying it-nRy, was hal
lowing it; for it was n shrine. There
was nothing i'll it except q chair and a
chest O; drawers and tho bed against
che walk. Tho moonlight was streaming
ON TO thgpillow wthero should have been
lying the head that had slept since on
another bed Of honor.
Mere Susanna stole mp and kissed it,
and then, kneeling, laid her own head
there. And l stumbled u into the lit
tie garden and the scft moonshine and
Ghadow, not seeing where l went.
Sometimes l fancy that her boy came
homo; that some carly sumner twilight
he met her returning from the fields
and cane back with her through the
little gaze and Into tho cottage, his arm
about her shoulders and she looking up
ut his face with pride and peace in hers.
Was it so, l wonder? l like to think
that it vas For M morning when
passed by the little cottage stood with
open door in the early sunlight. And
the birds had stopped singing.-St.
Louis Globs-DcmCcrGt
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-08
TARIFF LITERATURE FOR ALL.

The AMERICAN PROTECTIVE TARIFF LEAGUE
Is publishing q most valuable series OF Tariff
documents. Those are prepared with a view
70 state the Facts n arguments for protco-
ton, whether IN the interest Of farmers,
lnborers, merchants or professional men.
Each issue OF the series appeals TO those en-
gagged in separate industries, and presents in
dtsputable facts-comparisons of wages. cost
of living, and other arguments showing the
benefits of Protection.
Any single one win be sent on receipt Of g
CENTS in stamps except wages, Living md
Tarin," which will be cen for 4 cents.
INK whole list will be sent for 30 cents or
any. twelve for 20 cents, or any 1--WE for 10
CENTS postage paid. by number.
u" wsees. Living and Tariff" r A. HAEls'
2-"The ADVANTAGE Of a Pfoicstiye, 'Ts;rii6' if;iOa
the Lanor and Industries OF the Uaited
States" hlIst Prize Essay, 1887. CRAw-
s-"uo1Se PIoduetion Indispensable to a Sun. o.
Ply, &C Low Prices, OF the Manufactiied
Commodities required for the People Of
tho United states, aud Adequate Home
fs9duetion OF these Commodities Impns-
Prize Essay, 1883. Q. ID, TODD. 80. -
Materials be Advantageous 70 the Labor
and Industries OF the United statos.|
b-"Fallacles OF Free rade.n II. =. MuLER... az
G-"some We've on the Iarift BY an Old BnsI.
7-"The Protective Tain ~ AdvaniaSe; 10; %
aL.r5sss 9 W soSth;s z; I; DEARp ... s3
e-"PrOtection Is. Free-Irade."-A Historical
Reylew. d. q. HARmMAN ............. 20
10-"The Farmer and the Tsrin" Col. THoMfs
i--PraoteScftio as a Public Poicy. y 6SoIaIiss |. 10
nolAN LLL.ss-s s.ssr.ssDssss..s.s - 10
12-"Rcply 20 the Presidents Free-Trade Mes.
sage" r. p. PoRTn. Q
H." WOrklngmen and the Tarln. .........
1.-THE Vital Question chAll American Indus
tries be Abandoned and American Mar
Ia German, with Addition. .....,... -.
lO-"The Progress OF One Hundred Years"
ROnERT 4. PORrER. ........
~ Protection for American shipping. -.
18-"The Tariff Not a Tax" HoMERB. DmEII'.
10 Why Irzhmen should BE ProfectOnists.5
20" Protection. II. III. AMnuDOwE, ..,.....
2i-"What - q Tariff q" Answers 10 a Workine-
mans Question. ..... ....
22-"The American Wool Industry" EH. AN
e9-"Wases and Cost of Lirins.S 5. Is. WsiKs.
f-"aOpfhern Forming Industrie3.".
snort Tai % IS orkingmen."
Projection and the taulef." senator s. NJ.
Nt-LS4-s. IL
The AnEnlnAN Eoonnnnn rnnklv derntnd ~ thn
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-08

"You want to be careful Of Geezer.
He doesn't pay his debts"
"Thanks for the tip You see, | owe
him money - Philadelphia North
American.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-08
q HEADAcHEl

This distressing affection occurs most fire.
quently. The disturbance OF the stomach,
arising from the imperfectly digested con-
tents, causes a severe pain In the head,
accompanied with disagreeable nausea, n
this constitutes what is popularity known as
Sick Headache, for the relief OF which take
simmons Liver Regulator.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-08

should not be regarded as q trihing ailment-
in fact, nature demands the utmost regularity
OF the bowels, and any deviation from this
demand pavcs the way often TO serious dam
ger. It'll quite as necessary toremove impure
Accommodations from the bowel as II is to eat
or sleep, and no health can be expected where
q costive habit Of body prevails.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-08
BRANDS.

The liberal intends to make a spe-
cialty of the stock interests of this portion
Of New Mexico and the surrounding coun-
try.
1t will be in the hands Of and read by
most of the stockmen and cowboys in this
portion of the territory.
As stock is liable to stray it is desirable
for owners to have their brands widely
known, so that stray stock can be recog-
nized and owners notified.
In order to have brands widely known
they must be well advertised.
THE LIBERAL will advertise stock
brands at the following rates:
One brand on cat one year.
Each additional brand Oil cut, same
owner .
Each additional brand in print(straight
letters and fgures). ............ Q
Each additional brand, character, bar
or connected letter requiring an en-
graved block. ...... 8
Each brand giving location of brand
on animal, or ear marks or both.... 5
All descriptive matter in addition to
name of company, address, range and
brands charged extra.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-08

bTEvBRY PACKAGETa
Has the z Stamp In red on tho wrapper.
. j. II. zEILIN y CO., Philadelphia .
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-08
PURELY VEGETABLE.
Dad BREATHE

Nothing Is so unpleasant, nothing 80 com
mon, as q bad breath, and in nearly every
rase IL comes from the stomach, and can be
so easily corrected II You will take Simmons
Liver Regulator. Do not neglect 20 sure q
remedy for this repulsive disorder. IL will
also improve your appetite, complexion and
general health.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-08

digouCiion Of All phases OF the Tarin question. ~
ayeer. sample copies free. Address American Pro
The Progress., 1898-10-15
Pressing Forward.

This Is what the w. K. Hender-
son Iron, Works is doing. The
growth of this business enterprise
has been almost wonderful. It's
success shows that master hand
directs its affairs. No unusual nor
undue flare of.trumpets is indulg-
ed: but in a dignified, progress
i've and polite way it tells the pub
lie what it has for sale, and the
class of work it does. These are
one Of the best equipped iron
works in thelState, lin fact we may
say in the surrounding States. 1t
does an immense business in iron,
copper and brass castings and
molding, and all kinds of repair
work in these materials. And
besides, it handles cotton presses
the best-and machinery of all
kinds.
The Progress., 1898-10-15
Thatcher Institute.

The exercises of this institution
will be resumed on Monday Sep
tember 9Th.
Students are earnestly requested
to be present at the opening.
The Cotton Belt Route has on
sale on Saturdays tickets Snreve-
port to Texarkana, and return, at
a rate of one fare for the round
trip. These tickets will be on sale
for train leaving Shreveport at
S D. m. Saturdays, and good for
return until the following Monday
morning.
The Progress., 1898-10-15
Nice House ForRent.

A nice dwelling house on Texas
street for rent. Has 5 rooms, and
sewerage connections. Good els
tern water on premises. A splen-
did place for a business man.
Possession given at once.
See The Progress.
The Progress., 1898-10-15
-TELEHHONE STOCK

Ihave also one share of paid-up
stock in the Citizens Co-opera-
tive Telephone Associatiation of
Shreveport. This stock yields an
annual dividend of 8 per cent.
Will take less than par for it.
c.. D. HICKS.
The Progress., 1898-10-15
FOR SALE.
u, S. LAND WARRANT

I have for sale a land warrant
issued by the United States gov
eminent, for 100 acres of land.
This is a bounty claim and can be
located in any State or Territory
in the borders of this government.
It can be bought at a bargain.
The Progress., 1898-10-15
See Ledbetter Brothers.

For your family groceries.
Watch out for their solicitor, or
telephone your orders.I
The Progress., 1898-10-15
DIR. S. H. HICKS,
To The Farmers.

Do you want your machinery
overhauled? or any other kind Of
work done which requires a skill
ed machinist? If so, call on, or
write to.
R. G. PHANEUF
Shreveport La. References given
if desired. June -
The Progress., 1898-10-15
TALK ABOUT FRAMES.

We can furnish you with most any kind Of window
frame, picture frame and pleasant frame of mind We can
sell you woghted window twenty lighted window they
will increase the beauty Of the window of your soul We can
sell YOU our own make of blinds which will add to the aat
traction of your house that you will want any
other fellows blind TO make your happiness complete and
your wife and babies meet you with smile have us make
your screen doors and windows at your command to
take measures.
Telephone 80. ALLEN CURREY,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-28
THE MARKETS.
Wall Street Review.

New York, July H.-Nesrly all the
strength and activity in today's stock
market were Corfned to the first hour
The market was apparently embarked
on sustained upward movement when
Sugar began to pause after an advance
of nearly points which resulted in dis
lodging heavy covering orders. Very
large blocks OF the stock, many OF them
of 1000 shares and upwards, were taken
on the advance. But after touching 1il
support seemed to be Withdrawn and a
steady stream was poured upon the mar-
kct for the rest of the day. Several times
the price steadied and rallied slightly
only to make n renewed downward
plunge, each successive decline dislodg-
ing heavy stop loss orders. The price
dropped over points from the top and
rallied only feebly at the close. The
slump was accompanied by rumors Of
unloading for inside interests with view
to retirement. The Generalization IN
Sugar unsettled the whole list and put
a stop to the upward movement for tho
rest of the day. The decline in the gem
eral market was desultory and was not
accompanied by heavy offerings. de-
cines from the best reached a point or
over in most prominent stocks and net
losses in some cases are as much as a
point. Total sales. 1884, 900 shares.
Furnished by WILLIAM LINN ALLEN
rooms 70h--O6
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Del, Lacka. and Western.
Effect Monday, June 20, 1895.

EHeCt MOnudy, juno ~, 1880.
Trains leave scranton as follows. Ex-
press for New York and all points East,
lao, 800, $40, 500 and 1905 a m; 1885 and
333 D. m.
Express for Easton, Trenton, Philsdel-
phia and the South, $40, 500 and 1000 a.
M, l2.55 and 1888 y. m.
Manunka Chunk and way stations. 2,oo
p. m.
Toby hanna accommodation, 6.10 p. m.
Express for Binghamton. Oswego, El.
MIRA, Corning, Bath, Dansville, Mount
MOTIFS and Buffalo, 1910, 235, 900 a. m.
LOO ana 900 p. M, making close connec-
lions at Buffalo to all points in the Wests
Northwest and Southwest.
Binghamton and way stations. los p. m;
NICHOLSON accommodation 600 p. m.
Express for Utica and Ricnf1eld Sprinsss
2.35 a. m, and 1.55 p. m.
Ithaca 2.35, 800 a. m. and DO p M:
For Northumberland, Pittston, Wilkes-
Barre, Plymouth. Bloomsbury and Dam
vile, making close connections at Nortn-
umberland for Willamsport, Harrisburgs
Baltimore, Washington and the south.
Northumberland and intermediate sta
tions 500, 1905 a. m. and Loo ana 5fo p
m.
Nanticoke and intermediate stations.
SOS and lilo n. m. Plymouth and inter-
mediate stations, 3.35 and $50 p m. For
Kingston. 1885 p. m.
Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on
all express trains.
For detailed information, pocket time
tables. etc. apply to NJ. L. Smith, Dis
trict Passenger Agent. depot ticket or
fee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-28
Delaware and Hudson.

On Sunday. July 3rd. trains will leave
Scranton as follows: 49,,
For Carbondale--6.2o 7.53. s53 10. lS a.
M; l2 noon 1.23. 2.2o. 3.52, 5.25, 6.25. 7.o7'
915. 1l00 p. m; Lie a M .,
ton. New England Points, etc.-6.2o a. n1''
For Honesdale-62o s.53. 1913 a. m; II
noon; 2.20, 5.25 p. m. "a -,
For Wilkes-B Barre Gas, Z. Is, s43, 9Ss. lnt
a. m: 1903, 1.23, 2.1S, 3.33, 427. $40, 74S.
For New York. Philadelphia, etc. via
Lehigh Valley Railroads.&c. a. m, 12O5s
12S, 427 p. m. with Black Diamond Ex-
press ll.30 p. m. s,-
For Pennsylvania Railroad Points-6.45s
93S a. m; 21S AT p. m.
For Western Points, via Lehigh Valley
Railroad-74s a. m; 1903, S33, with
Black Diamond Express, 10,4l, 11.3o p. m.
Trains will arrive in Scranton as fol-
From Carbondale and the North--S 40.
AZ S3S. 93i l0.SS, 1l.5s a. m. l.23, 2.l5, 3.Ia.
4I3 5A3 743, 1928. 1l.27 p. m.
From Wilkes-Barre and the South-e.l5.
| 74s S4S l0.0S, ll55 a. m; LIS. 2l4, 9.4s'
soo 81 753. 9O5, 1905 p. M. lib a. m.
''-'' SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Carbondale-907 1l.33 a. m; l53'
! S52 553, 9.53 p. M
| For wilkes Barre--93S, 11.43 a. m; l5s'
lowest rates 10 all points in United
2 'SSeS w BWRDicK, s'R G. P. A.. Albany, N. Y.
II. W. CROSS. d. P. A, scranton fa'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-28
Philadelphia Provision Market.

Philadelphia, July 25-Wheat-1aliac
lower; contract grade, July, 7ll2a72c.; An
gust, 7la7liic,; September, 694aI0c. Corn
lac lower; No mixed, July, 3SaSSl4c. !;
August, 3Sha3sl2c. Oats-Firm; No. 2
white clipped, 33a33,sc,; No. white, ga
32lhc No. . mixed 3Qa30lsc. Flour-Dull
and I0c. per barrel lower; winter super,
new, S235a265; Pennsylvania roller, new,
81. 40a3. .65; do. do. straight, new, S315a3. 80 J;
western winter clear, new, S3.40a3,6 50; do.
do. straight. new, S375a3.90; do. do. pat
ent new, $4a4 %; spring clear, s36Oa3SO;
do. straight. 81. .30ai. so; do. patent, SI.50a
AIS: do. favorite brands, higher; city
mills, extra, new, s235a260; do. clear,
new, SO. 5Oa3.75 do. straight, new, 50. .75a4;
do patent, new and old. $i.l5a5. Rye
Flour Unchanged. Butter - Firm ana
good demand; fancy western creamery,
l9c.; fancy prints, 2lc. Egss-Dull and
easier; fresh nearby, l3c.; fresh western,
l3c.; fresh southern lOc. Cheese-Firm,
Refined Sugars-Quict but steady. Cot
ton - Unchanged. Tallow Quiet but
steady; city, in hogsheads. 3asc.; country
prime, in barrels, 3Ac.; dark, do, sc.
| cakes, 3l2c.; grease, 2Ac Live Poultry
! Quiet but steady; fowls 1OalOlac,; old
| oosters, &C.; spring chickens lOal3c.
| spring ducks, Sa9c. Dressed Poultry
| Firm; fowls, choice, 10lgallc.; do, fair to
| good, 0lsal0c.; old rossters. &C.; spring
| chickens nearby, l6alSc, western, do.
| large, l4a16c; small and scalded. do. liza
| l3c. Receipts-Flour, 1000 barrels and a.
| 000 sacks; wheat, 1000 bushels; corn, 49,
OOO bushels oats, $1,000 bushels. Snip
ments-Wheat, 1900 bushels; corr, li5,uOI
bushels; oats 5000 bushels.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-28
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
Central Railroad OF New Jersey
Iehigh and Susquehanna DivisionD

Iehigh and Susquehanna DlNlslon')
Stations in New York-Foot of Liberty
street. N. r., and South Ferry Whitehall
Anthracite coal used exclusively, insur-
ing cleanliness and comfort. -,
TINE TABLE IN EFFECT JUNE 2C, 9S'
Trains leave Scranton for Pittston,
Wilkes Barre etc, at $50, 1910 a. m, l.20,
2,S5, $50, 10 p. m. Sundays, 900 a. m,
For Mountain Park $50 a. M, $50 p, m.
Sundays 800 a. m, 100, 2lj p. m.
For Lakewood and Atlantic City, $50
For @ New York, Newark and Elizabeth.
$50 (expressJ a. M, 20 (eXpress), 800 tex
press) p. m. Sunday 2l5 p m Train
leaving 1,2O p. m, arrives at Philadelphia,
Reading Terminal, foS D. M and New
Fox For Ma Maueh ei Chunk, Allsntown, Bethle-
hem, Easton and PHILADELPHIA $50 II. m.'
For Baltimore and Washington and
points South and West via Bethlehem
$50 a, M, l;2O p, m. Sundays, 2iS ?; m;
$50 (through carl a. m. and l20 p. m,
For Reading, Lebanon and Harrisburg
via Allentown, $50 a. m, 1.2O p m. Sun
1Is For -P5otttsvilie $50 a, NJ, i.9o p; m
Returning, leave New York foot OF LIB
erty street, North River at 400, $40 Tex
press a. m, l.SO te%pressl p' M sunday
~ leave New York, South Ferry. foot
Whitehall street, at 9.0S a; m, rs p. m
this terminal can connect under cover
with ali the elevated railroads, Broadway
cable cars, and ferries 20 BROOKLYN anc
| and from Grard Central Depot and Ions
| Island Railroad. a. ,,-,.-,
Leave Philadelphia, Reading Terminal
Through tickets to all points at loves
rate may be had on application in ad
vance TO the ticket agent at the station
II. p, BALDWIN, Gen. Pass Agt'
I II OIHAITSEN, Gen. Supt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-28
SPAIN'S POVERTY.
Official Figures That Show Reasons
for Condition of the Country,

Philadelphia, July 27-The Philadel-
phia commercial museums has complied
from the official figures of Spain a
few deductions tending to show rea-
sons for the deplorable condition or
that country. The population of the
country is estimated at lS,000,O00, and
half this number have no employment,
According TO the census S,726,510 have
declared to have no trade or profess
sion, and of these 6.764 ,406 are women.
The agricultural census Is the .argest.
and is composed of 4,0SS, POI men, while
S2S,531 women work in the fields. The
total number of persons unable to read
or write is estimated at 6,l0i47O, OF
which 3,4l7,S55 are men. The schools
of the country are attended by 1,72S =
920 pupils of both sexes, for whose
instruction there are 1852 teachers,
24,624 of which are men. Comparing
the degree of illiteracy with the oppor-
tunities offered by such a large corps
Of instructors, the commercial mus
Gums argues that the country should
show higher degree of education. The
following table is also appended, show
ing the number of persons engaged III
other pursuits:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-28
SENIOR SAGASTA
IS EQUIvOCAA
sPAIN's PREMIER DENIES NE
GoTIATING FOR PEACE.
Admits That Private Initiative Has
Been Taken-Paris Asserts That
the French Ambassador Was Au-
thorized to Approach Washington.
London Explains the Spanish Min
ister's Attitude.

Madrid, July 27.--The Spanish gov
ernment officials deny the report that
they have been occupied with the ques-
ton Of peace between spain and the
United states, and Senor Sagasta, the
premier, contradCts the statement that
official peace negotiations are in pro-
gress. But the foreign Office announces
that negotiations, due to private In
itiativc," are proceeding.
The big rise in prices on the Bourse
here today is regarded as denotlny
great confidence that peace between
Spain and the United States viii be
concluded Immediately.
Paris, July 2G--Ihc following Official
note was issued here today: AT the
request of the Spanish government, the
French ambassador at Washington has
been authorized by the French Gov-
srnmcnt to present a note from the
cabinet at Madrid to the president OF
the United states. 1t is in the name of
Spain that NJ. Cambon, who Is charged
r. ,rh spanish interests In the
United States, made the communication
.,-..,.,n, .nG.>inIey al the mite
House yesterday afternoon IN TIE pres
ence of Secretary Day"
Ihe officials of the government of
Trance have notified all the French
embassies of the fact that Srain has
made proposals. through NJ. Cambon,
the French ambassador at Washing
ton, for peace with the United States.
London, July 27.-The equivOcal de-
mails from Madrid recently, when in
Quiries were made on the subject of
the reported peace negotiations, were
given out at the Spanish capital ap-
rarently prior to Spain's formal appli-
cation at Washington for peace. Many
similar communications intended for
home consumption may he expected
during the negotiations But they are
only intended to allay Castilian sus-
capabilities, and do not affect the real
point at issue.
The liveliest satisfaction is express
ed in all quarters and in the newspa-
pers throughout Europe at the fact
that Spain has at last done the right
thing for the FIRST time during the war,
and peace is regarded as being within
measurable distance. 1t is taken for
granted that the opening of the peace
negotiations implies a cessation of hos
tilitics, and il is believed here that the
United States was at first unofficially
approached and gave a general idea OF
the conditions she would insist on
before NJ. Cambon, the French ambas-
sador at Washington, presented his
note, and that the formal negotiations
of terms already practically settled.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-28
MINERS CONVENTION.
No Demand for Increase of Wages
is Made.

Altoona, Pa, July 27.-At the coal
miners convention held here recently,
IL was announced that a demand for
an increase of wages would be made
on operators on July 20 and that
strike would be Immediately inaugur-
ated at every mine from which a
favorable answer had not been received
by July 2S.
Contrary to expectation, no formal
demand was made upon the operators
in this district at the time mentioned
and consequently the operators made
no public declaration on the subject
although it was known all were de-
termined TO refuse an increase. The
threatened strike tomorrow is not like
ly to go into effect as nothing has
lately been heard about 1t.