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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

The final cutting off Of the electric
nerve of communication between
Rlanco and the home government. ex-
cept such messages as pass under our
surveillance on questions appertaining
to the surrender Of Havana. compels
the captain general to act on his ini"
tiative for better or worse. 1t leaves
Sagasta and his ministry in entire Of
fetal ignorance of the condition of the
army in Cuba. The ministry Will have
as little control of the disposition Of
the army or Of it's surrender as it has
over the movement of the waves in the
bay of Biscay, The government will,
it is believed, court-martial Torat for
surrendering those detachments of his
command that lay beyond the lines of
the city of Santiago. 1t will go harder
with Blanco if this be the case. II
Blanco surrenders Havana, as surren.
der he must, and that in a compare
lively short time, our Germs of capitu-
lation will be that of the entire island
north, south, east. and west; with
every Spanish soldier, every rifle, and
every cartridge that the enemy pos
sesses. Blanco will probably find them
harder to accept than Toral did; but
we nave no reason to make them
easier for him. Blanco has fallen
nearly as low in the public estimation
of this country as Weyler.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

II Admiral Won Diederichs is not
careful he is liable to have a hole shot
through his name.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

scheme for transacting banking bust
ness without the aid of the check
stamp, stands almost as much alone as
Professor Norton. of Harvard.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

Sylvester Scovel seems to be the
greatest thing that ever happened"
since the palmy days of General Coxey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

The military governor of Santiago
will probably find it necessary to keep
barbed wire fences between the Gu
bans and Spaniards for some time to
come
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

The Spanish troops of "capitulary"
fame appear to have retained their ap-
petites along with their honor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

All that eastern Cuba needs now is
a few real estate boomers to stake off
town lots, and the boom can begin.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

The fall of Santiago may have a de-
pressing effect on the barbed wire in
dustry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

The rising generation will soon begin
to discuss events and conditions before
the war"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

European diplomacy thus far has not
seemed to cut much of a figure when
pitted against American horse sense.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

When Senior Norton, of Harvard next
hears from Porto Rico he will probably
look like a victim of scientific cook
erV
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

1t is a pleasure to note that our Chi
cago exchanges have recovered from
the stereotypers strike and have re-
sumed their normal condition. For a
time they looked as though they might
have been printed in Binghamton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

The much dreaded torpedo boat in
the present war has proved as harm
less as a wooden coast defense gun.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22
STATE.

Govefnor-wILLIAMA A. STONE.
Lieutenant Governor--J. p. S. GOBLIN
Secretary of Internal Affairs--JAMEs W.
LATTA.
Judge of Superior Court-W. w. POR-
TER.
Congressmen at Large - SAMUEL A.
DAVENPCRT, GALUSIIA A. GROW.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

The present state of temperature is
hard on the persons who are fretting
over a possible Anglo-American
alliance
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22
LEGISL LATIV E.

senate.
Twentieth Dist.-JAMES c. VAUGHAN.
House.
First District-JOHN r. FARR.
Fourth District-JOHN +. REYNOLDS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

Under American rule justice will no
longer wink one eye at Santiago.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22
..0IN TERS.

Profitable pone pointers that
should carefully studied by those who have goods
all the what
1t to watch for announcements carefully
but to buy there's where the actual saving
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22
We're rlakfng July Business
Hustle I'm Drapery Department.

decided to sell for the days
Scotch Madras Curtain Material regular price
Madras Curtain Material @
Scotch Madras Curtain Material AGO.
Metallic SIkoine Dapeies, July price + aud
eI.eC Curtain Etamines, regular price
Swisse regular price 15c, July price
Tapestry and Velour Curtain Tops, July prices
Curtains values
Awnings of every description made o
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

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, 1898-07-22

In these days Of patriotism. when
the average business man cheerfully
submits to revenue taxes that would
be ordinarily received with complaint,
the Michigan man who has invented a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

Just now immunes are in for greater
demand than brigadier generals.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-22

Aotdl ''''.'.' .....'..S .SS, Cos, sD3 w iUO.UU
The follC wing table shows the most i'm
portant articles exported from the United
States to Hawaii in 1897, compared with
lS96:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12
RECEPTION BY THE d A. r.

General Nelson A. Miles was the guest OF honor
at n reception given yesterday afternoon at the
Hotel Majestic by the New-York City Chapter OF
the Daughters of the American Revolution There
were about one hundred and fifty guests present,
including representatives from a number OF kin
dred societies and number OF Army ana Navy
officers
General Miles assisted In receiving by MS
wife and by Mrs H. H. Adams. Every guest pres
ent was presented to the General and his wife.
The Military Committee in charge of the rccep-
ton was composed OF Colonel {. G. Burke. OF the
staff of Governor Bushnell. Of Ohio; Commander
Roberts United States Navy: Colonel Wright,
United States Army. and Colonel Steering. United
States Volunteers.
Mrs Donald Mclean. regent Of the New-fork
City Chapter of the Daughters OF the American
Revolution. could not be present. because of a
death in her family and her place was taken by
Mrs Janvler lie Due. The Daughters Of the Revo-
luton were represented by Mrs. Snow. the Daugh-
ters Of 1912 by Mrs. lie Roy Sunderland Smith. the
National Society of England Women by Mrs.
William Gerry Sade and Miss Florence Elizabeth
Cory. and Mrs John Miller Horton represented
the Buffalo Chapter Of the Daughters OF the Amer
lean Revolution
General Miles not In uniform. but the ma
those present were Governor Bushnell. Adjutant-
General H. V. Kingsley, General w. c. orr and
General J +. Loves OF Ohio. Colonel r. +. Nc
Kinney. Colonel c. r. Fisher and Colonel II. H.
Prcttyman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12

,eer but let us in this time Of peace remem6er
the debt we owe the men OF the feguhr
Army. Those who have preceded me nave spohssn
of what General Miles did In the Cish war ana IN
his campaigns against the Indians III .he a.
West Thank Heaven also be prteid or the
men who followed him. the men who were under
him in 1865 well AS in 1895. The men VINO we!e
with him in the regular service SUFFERED All soItS
OF hardships in the line Of duty. Are you going
TO LET your gratitude toward these men take only
the form of cheering at this dinner - +, -
Are you going 20 keep the Regular Army IN "a
position that a brgadier- general shall command
only Ave companies? Do not blame your repre-
sentatiyes but bame yourselves. II you do not nave
a better Regular Army. ] hope that we VIII sooI
have Il Regular Army large enough 10 90 creu,.
10 rs and that at the same time we VIII lei II
have enough money to maintain it properly $500
| believe I'm gathering 1000 regulars eacn yeaI
at say San Antonio. Tex, marching them 10
Galveston. and there placing them on Transports
and sending them TO at least florlud anu tn'ii
marching them back TO San Antonio. This would
give a training to the Quartermaster's Department
wi ich would prepare II for emergencies axe inc
present war. and thus do away with many OF tne
complaints which have arisen during ms cam
paign.
Colonel Roosevelt also spoke OF the defects IN
stan appointments. which would be avoided
with a proper standing army. He closed with
few words of praise for Generals Young ana
Wood who had done such good work In Cuba
After he had finished his speech those present
rose 70 their feet and cheered him for several
minutes.
Chauncey NJ Depew. Governor Hastings the
Rev Dr. George r. Van De Water Seth Low
and the Rev. DR.. Henry van Dyke also spoke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12
THIS CITYS CIVIL SERVICE.
APPOINTMENTS AND REMOVALS HELD TO
BE SUBJECT TO THE NEW LAW

Albany Nov u.-Attorney- General Hancock has
written an exhaustive opinion on the question
asked by the State civil Service Commission con-
corning its powers and duties as far az they relate
TO the civil service of the city Of New York. espe-
ciallv in view Of the recent decision OF the Court
OF Appeals in the OF the People tx rel leet
agt Charities Commissioner Keller
The Attorney General holds that Lets removal
as superintendent OF the CITY Hospital was legal,
because IT was made April !. 1895 and the new
law did not take effect in NewYork city TIL three
months aftcr March 81. 1895. AT the present time.
however he holds that the law is binding on New
York City as well other cities Of the State.
Notwithstanding the provisions Of its charter. The
new law is described by the Attorney-Geno a.
follows
That the Mayor OF each city OF the State shall
appoint and employ suitable persons to prescribe,
amend and enforce regulations for appointments to
and promotions In the civil service Of the city and
for cassihcatons and examinations therein: that
shall be the duty OF each Of said Mayors In and by
said regulations 10 make the proper classification
Of persons employed I'm the public service OF the
city: that after the termination Of three months
from the passage of the act no person shall be adj
mitted promoted in either OF the classes
listing that may be arranged until he has passed
the requisite examination or has been shown 10 De
exempt therefrOm. that said regulations ana all
regulations existing for appointments and pro
motions in the civil service of sad city and any
subsequent modification thereof shall take effect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12

vorite Prescription cures all weakness and disease of
the delicate and important organs concerned III wife
hood and motherhood Ii l. the most perfect and
scientific remedy ever devised for the peculiar all
Of 1t restores womanly power.
strength and virity IL tones and builds up the
nerves which have been shattered by suffering and
disease. II corrects all irregularities and derangc
and stops exhaustng drains. II restores weak.
invads to perfect health 1t is intended for
this class Of disorders and good for other
II IS the discovery of Dr Pierce for thirty years
chief consulting physician 10 the Invads Hotel and
Surgical Institute, al Buffalo, y Y. No other known
medicine take its place.
been troubled with female weakness that my
physician called cntarrh Of the womb writes Miss Team
Conner Of Catfish Clarion Co. Pa doctored for II and
did get better At last commenced taking Dr Picrces
Favore Prescription got better right along and when
had taken four bottles cured / recommended the
Favoriie Prescription S friend Of mine She has been
using II aud thinks II 10 wonderful
Constipation u a little illness that If neglected
builds big Dr Pcrces Pleasant Pellets cure
constipation One little Pellet " is gentle laxative
and two mild cathartic. They never gripe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12
THE ARMY INVESTIGATE
WHOLE COMMISSION TO RESUME WORK
WITH VIGOR NEXT WEEK

WHOLE COMMISSION TO RESUME WORK
WITH VIGOR NEXT WEEK.
Washington Nov. IA telegram from Gen
eral Dodge. chairman Of the War Department
Investigating Commission, announces that he
will reach Washington tomorrow. 1t is ex-
pected that all the members Will be here by
Monday, and that the work Of the Commission
as a whole Will be then resumed with vigor
Several witnesses will be examined here, and
the inspection of the reports made by the heads
OF the. bureaus Of the War Department, which
was interrupted by the Southern trip, will be
resumed
1t is expected that after a weeks work in this
city the Commission will proceed TO New-York,
where many witnesses will be examined. The
charges against the management Of Camp
Wikoff will be closely investigated in New
York as Will the criticisms OF the Santiago
campaign and the method OF transporting
troops General Shafter viii probably be among
the witnesses heard in NewYork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12
STOKES CASE REOPENING AFFIRMED

The Appellate Division OF the Supreme Court yes
terday handed down n decision affirming order
OF the lowor court. granting a new trial In the
case OF W f.. H. Stokes against Edward 8. Stokes.
The action was brought to recover s3i3 800 on four
nromissory notes the security being 10 bonds
Of the Hoffman House When the notes became
due the defendant rendered 10 the plaintin the
amount and demanded the return OF the bonds
This u,as refused on the ground that the plaintiff
was entitled 10 retain the bonds ne security for
other obligations OF the defendant on the MAJ
the full amount of the notes An ORDER Tor new
trial was granted, the ground that new evi-
dence had been discovered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12
SNOW BALLlNG.

About one young WON
an in ten now days
would dare to run out
bare headed and bare
handed and frolic and
snow ball in midwinter.
They have to be mumed
up like dollhouse flowers
before they dare venture
out in severe weather,
and even then would
shudder at the thought
Of rollicking in the snow
as their grandmothers
did.
The trouble lies in the
fact that too few women
enjoy perfect health and
strength Of the special
wonanly organism. A
woman who is not well
and strong locally cannot
enjoy good general
l,..itI, n, D..,...fg L,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12
REPORT OF PHILIPPINE RESOURCES

San Francisco. Nov. n.-Among the passengers
on the steamer Relgic. which has arrived from
Japan and China by way of Honolulu. l. r. W.
Hardin OF Chicago. who went 20 Manila as the
sneciul commissioner Of the Treasury Department
ia r,porf on the Of the Philippines. Mr..
Hardin has completed his mission. and Is nov on
his way to Washington.
He stated tina; words failed To convey an adequate
idea OF the gallant work performed by Admiral
Dewey and the men under MIN. and that In the
Orient America T. now looked upon as q great
Power MI Hardin has collected considerable data
as 20 the financial condition OF the Philippines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12
SOLDIERS At MANILA COMPLAIN.
ALLEGED HARD WORK AND LACK OF FOOD
CAUSE A PROTEST FROM COLO
RADO VOLUNTEERS

Pueblo COL Nov. ll.-To-days issue ~ THE
Chicftain' contains a long protest against being
r.oI,red 10 remain longer I'm the service Manila.
signed by forty-eight OF the Colorado volunteers.
The protest says that since landing on Luzon the
men have not eaten decent meal unless they paid
for II out Of their cash and that had the Span
ish forces remained IN their trenches on August
Il they would have had little trouble in defeating
the attacking force. utterly exhausted were the
men from continuous duty and weakened from
hunger il Is declared that sickness and the death
rate are Increasing alarmingy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12
SAFE or NORWALK GAS PLANT.

South Norwalk Conn. Nov il.-Negotintions for
the purchase OF the Norwalk Gasght Company
by n syndicate OF New-York capitalists have cul-
minated In the sale OF the plant. stock ana all its
valuable franchises. including the charter Of the
Gas supply Company. with privileges for tie
whole o. Fairfield County outside al Bridgeport
The price paid for the plant was 81, .Hsl The
new company will spend 5000 900 TO 1000 In en-
larging and developing 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12
DEER- RrNTING N THE NORTH WOODS.

Malone. y. Y. Nov. 1l.-Reports from various
hunting csritres I'm the Adlrondacks show fall
ing off I'm the number OF KILLED up this date
as compared with last year although Game Pro-
tecfor Alfred in the district along the line OF the
New York and ottawa Railroad. says 10 have
been killed In his territory number fully a. large
a. last yelI In 1891 snow fell earlier. condition
most favorable to iill-huntng. The snowstorm
now prevailing comes too near the close on the sea
son 10 h. of much benefit In tracking deer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12

only upon the approval OF the Mayor OF the city
and OF the New York civil Service Commission
Section 49, as amended by the law OF lsss pro- pro,
to competitive examination In the civil service OF
the State or OF city shall be removed or reduced
the reasons therefor shall be stated I'm writing and
filed with the head Of the department or other
appointing officer and the person so removed or
reduced shall have opportunity to make an ex-
planatiOn'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12
PICKED Up A BOrRGOGNE LIFEBO4T.

Tho Red Cross Line steamer Portia. which
rived here Yesterday from Halifax. brought In one
Of the iifeboats Of the III fat'd French Line
steamer La Eourgogne. which sank last July Tn
boat comes consigned to the French Line once Al
This port and was the which was used 10 save
a number OF lives OF the passengers ana crew or
La Hourcogne The lfebOat was picked M ana
lowed TO Halifax 10y the steamer tromariyshire
llsf ,ff.r Tho Incident
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12
CAPTAIN HARPER BACK AGAIN

San Francisco NOV. ll.-Captain ". A. Harper.
ouartermastcr the STAFF % General Greene. ar
rived here from Manila on the Beige lie
ordered home on the ST. Paul. hut had 10 leave the
vessel al Hong Kong for medical treatment He
has however fully recovered. IL" Is connected
with the Publishing firm Of Harper & Bros. New
York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12
GENERAL CORBIN'S REPORT.
AN EXHAUSTIVE RECORD OF THE MILL
TARY ORGANIZATION DUR
ING THE WAR.

MANIFOLD RESPONSIBILITIES SUCCESSFULLY
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR
INCREASE OF THE ARMY
ws.hjnxton Nov II (SpeclaD.-Adjutant-Ge ncrai
Corbin has coined a new and useful phrase. From
Maine to Manila" in describing the extent OF the
Army organization covered By his annual report
which indicates in some degree the comprehensive
importance of the duties which now devove upon
the actual chief OF staT OF the President as Com
ma nder- in Chief OF the military forces. The re-
port Is exhaustive record OF the military or
ganization during the last eyentfu year. and upon
It's mass OF statistics and copies OF official orders
az A skeleton. histories Of the with Spain
must be written II they TO be accurate.
In April last the strength Of the Regular Army
2II3 officers and 26.0i0 men, Four months
later the aggregate force had increased TO 274,I1
men. OF whom js.css Regulars and 2lG.O29
volunteers. The organization and distribu-
ton Of this force. its recruiting and muster into
the service. and the PRONUNCIATION OF all orders.
which must not conflict. for It's instruction. equip
ment and comfort. whether In field camp, hospital
or on furlough under all conceivable conditions
represented only portion OF the responsibilities
that rested On the Adjutant-General. and his re-
port demonstrates how successfully they were dis
charged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12
FllNrs FINE FURNITURE
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$3.75
As West 23rd Street.

owiMe to the demand tor
space in the Sunday SvlhuMe.
Advertisers wM coNfsv
great tauor by sending in
their copy at the earliest
moment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12
STAFF ORGANIZATION.

General Corbns varied experience with the
Army constantly under his wstchfu care during
the campaign entities his recommendations TO I'M
usual influence with Congress. and particularly
as regards the stan corps OF which he Is chief
eX ofiicio. On this subject he says:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12
COLONEL ROOSEvELT's SPEECH.

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Governor-elect Of
this State was mex: introduced, and II was some
little time before he could be heard. and then
after ne had once begun To speak he was fire.
quenty interrupted by the applause OF those
who present; Tie said:
think In General Miles we can all recognize the
hiphesi type Of both the American volunteer ana
the American Regular. All honor TO the Voiun-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12

dcatlon OF this statute desirable. TO the end tina
the enlistment Of from one company 10 battalion
of natives for each regiment serving IN 'uba
Porto Rico and the Philippines may be- authorized
The advantage OF this IS TOO obvious for discussion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12

usual influence with Congress. and particularly
as regards the stan corps OF which he Is chief
eX ohicio. On this subject he says:
Much has been said Of late concerning the Or
ganization OF the several STAFF departments H.
as recommended in another part OF this report. sd
dltl0nal officers are given the line OF the Army
so AS to give plenty OF trained officers for stan
duty In time of war the main objection will have
been met and II Is doubtful II under all the
dltlons peculiar TO this Government general
organization of the stan the adoption OF
systems VIII be found to be desirable: certainly
nothing radical should be entered upon
80 huer the present system Grant. Sherman and
oheridhh conducted grea; and successful cam
paisns' II has worked well in our Indian wars
ana II /. confidently asserted that. when the work
Oh me stan DEPARTMENTS in this is more fully
understood. II Will receive the approval OF military
men ana or the people generally
mat there can be improvements in many ways
theIe Is no doubt; that this should be done as the
result OF experience is also true.
ne Following IL the average length OF service
In the line OF officers previous their appoint
ment IN the stan corps: AdJutant-Generals De-
partment twenty years four months. Inspector
Generals Department. twenty one years eight
months; Quartermasters Department, thirteen
years three months. Subsistence Department
eleven years
1t will be noted that the officers OF the general
stan are In no sense lacking in actual service with
troops.