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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-12
Spain Fairly Warned.
PRESIDENT GRANT in 1875, after dis
/ cussng the phases of the contest as they
then appeared and its hopeless and appar-
emily indefinite prolongation, said:
0 this | have made no reply.

ntly indefinite prOlongatlOn, said:
In such an event ! am of the opinion that
other nations will be compelled to assume the re-
sponsiblity which deVOlves upon them, and to
riously consider the only remaining measures pos
Sible, mediation and Intervention. Owing perhaps
the large eXpanse of water separa ting the ISL
and from the peninsula the contending
parties appear have within themselves
depository of common confidence to suggest wis.,
dom when passion and excitement have their sway
and to assume the part of peacemaker. In this
view in the earlier days of the contest the good Of
fees the United States mediator We're
rendered in good faith without any selfish pur-
pose, in the interest of humanity and in sincere
friendship for both parties, but were at the time
declined by Spain with the declaration never
theless that at Il future time they would be indis-
pensable No intimaton has been received that in
the opinion of Spain that time has been reached.
And vet the strife continues with all its dread
horrors and all its injuries TO the interests Of the
United States and of other nations. Each party
seems quite capable of working great injury
and damage tC the other well to all the rela-
tons and interests dependent on the existence OF
peace in the island; but they seom incapable of
reaching amy adjustment and both have thus far
failed of achieving any success whereby one party
shall possess and control the island TO the cXclu-
sion Of the other. Under the circumstances the
agency of the powers, either by IN eliation or
Intervention. seems to be the only alternative
which must sooner later be invoked for the
termination of the strife.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-12
In my annual message to congress, December
asst ,eaking to this question, | said:

The near future Will demonstrate whether the
Indispensable condition of a righteous peace just
alike 70 tho Cubans and Spain well as
equitable all interests intimately in
yolyed in the welfare of CUBA. is likely to be
tanned If not the eNgrnCy OF further and other
action bv the United States VIII remain 10 bs
taken. When that time comes that action will
be determined I'm the line of iudisputable right
and duty II will be faced without misgiying or
hestuncy in the light Of the obligation this govern-
lnent owes to itself, to the people who have con-
nded 10 il the protection OF their interests and
to the honor of humanity.
Sure OF the right, keeping free from an offenses
ourselves, aCtuated only by upright and patriotic
considerations, moved neither by passion
selhshness. this government will continue its
watchfu career over the rights andproperty Of
american citizens and will abate none Of its ef-
forts bring about by peaceful agencies a
peace which shall be honorable and enduring. II II
shall hereafter appear TO be duty imposed by
our obligations to ourselves, to civilization and
humanity intervene with force, II shall be with
fault part and only because the ne
cessity for such action will be SO clear to
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-12

Following IS the complete text Of Tie
presidents message:
The Congress ot the United States.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-06
TWO OLD BOOKS.

Among the effects of the late Miss Mary K. Williams of old Mystic, re- gently sold at auction, were included 2,000 steroscopic views. Also among the rare old books was an edition of the American Spelling Book" by Noah Webster, which was deposited as title and a light in the district clerks office Mass, A. D., 1877. This book is in per feet condition, having never been used. In the preface, dated March, 1918, the writer states: Since it's first publica- tion of this book the sales have amounted to more than five million, and they are annually increasing"
 The second book contains the notice: At the District Clerks office, District of Connecticut, Be it Remembered, that on the third day of March in the 29th year of the Independence of the United States of America, Noah Web ster jr., of said district, Esq, hath de- posted in this office the title of the book claims as author, Elements of Useful Knowledge,' The book gives a minute history of the United States from from the commencement of the Revolution down to the adoption and organization of the government in 17S9, including history of the immediate cause of the Revolution dating as far of Providence is quoted in 1730 as lit tie short of 1S,000 Also the inhabitants of Boston in 1791 were 1S,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-06
MERIDRN,s WAR COMPANY.

By Thursday night or Friday morn- ing the Meriden company of Volunteers will have left Meriden on it's way to Fort Knox, Me.
 Through the influence or w. F. Rock well of this city who is much inter- ested in the Meriden company, prepa- rations for the mastering in of the men and their departure are being hurried MT. Rockwell had an interview with Governor Cooke in regard to the move ment of the company, and the gover- nor who has been sick at his home at Winsted, said that everything possible would be done to have the men mus tered in as soon as it was possible. Yesterday Captain Bowen received a communication from Governor Cooke, in which he said Lieutenant Rowan, the mastering officer, would surely be here on Wednesday. To-day Lieutenant Rowan is in Hartford mastering in the company there Captain Rowan says that he wants every recruit to report at the recruiting office in the town hall at 10 o'clock tomorrow, when the mus tering officer will make his inspection of the men and will be allowed to re- turn home and prepare for leaving, and fix up their kits.
 By this it is probable that the big demonstration will take place on Thursday.-Meriden Republican.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-06
NEW HAVEN MORNING JOURNAL

in the world, enrolling fifteen million pupils; a spirit of invention and dlseov- cry that has advanced the general in- terests of the entire earth; and that from our position on the globe we are destined to be the highway of all na- tions, by our liberty assimilating lmnh- grants from all parts of the world, ana by our civilization and enlightenment solving the problems of the human race.
 The spirit of freedom, that caused the Revolutionary war and that secured such glorious results for us as nation' has emboldened us to resent the oppres- sive misrule of foreign powers when ever and wherever eXerted on thls con- tinent; and in consequence we are to- day engaged in @ war of humanity, to elevate the standard of right, and to assist those who are suffering from the cruel domination of selfishness and cru city.
 Awaiting the triumphant victory of our army and navy in the cause of jus tice, we rejoice in the patriotism shown throughout our land, and we admire the heroism of our nation, whose mis- sion in this crisis we believe will prove to be the harbinger of that day when
 "The drum shall beat no longer,
 And the battle-fags be furled
 In the parliament of man,
 The federation of the world"
 The immediate future will present many questions for solution.
 The relation between capital and la bor the importance of restrictions upon immigration; the subject of revenue and material welfare; the qualified tions of voters and the purity of elec- tions; the moral and legislative influ- ences to be used in the suppression of forms of vice; the dangers of municipal, state and national governments; the matters of race, education and religion; the acquisition of additional territory and it's proper management-all these things will demand a high order of statesmanship.
 | As we look backward with satisfac- tion, we can look forward with confi- l dence to the centuries that are to come; and with a humble reliance on the God of nations we feel assured that our land, the United States, has solved the problem of individual liberty and uni versal freedom.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-06

Between Inelr loved nome and the
 wars desolation.
 Blessed with victory and peace, may
 the heaven rescued land
 Praise the power that hath made and
 preserved us a nation"
 The crucial test of the stability of the nation came with the outbreak of the civil war, whose terrible ordeal result ed in the triumph of right over wrong, and the firm establishment of the Un- ion as government of the people, by the people and for the people,"
 Heroic souls were produced, thou sands of lives were sacrificed, millions of treasure were consumed: but there came forth from the carnage of war a stronger nation, "one and indivisibIe D the states being separate as pillows. but one as the sea-" the north recogniz- ing the valor of the south and the south acknowledging the magnanimity of the north, both sides willing to ad- init the courage and heroism displayed during the conflict, and heartily united in the determination to work patrioti- cally for the good of "the land of the free and the home of the brave"
 In this celebration of our national birthday we can rejoice in the fact that we have increased in population from three to seventy million: that we have one hundred and eighty thousand miles of railroads; two hundred thousand miles of telegraph lines and as many of telephone wires; that we present to the world five hundred universities and other institutions for higher education wonderful system of electric lighting and motor power; two hundred thou sand churches; d common school sys- tenn of free education among the best
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-06
BUILDING PERMITS GRANTED.

 The following building permits have been granted:
 A. w. Flint, 13O Greenwood street, frame shop 25x30, cost $500. P. Volente, Cedar and Putnam streets, brick barn 16x20, cost $1,000. L. Sanderson, IS Prout street, brick barn 24x50, cost $1 ,000
 c. $. Mersick, 1215 Chapel street, brick addition and alterations, cost $2,- 500
 Mrs F. o. Gruener, Edgehill road, frame house 2Sx45.
 Henry F. English, SS7-S39 Chapel street, brick alterations, cost $15,00o John J. Connor, Ford street, frame house 17X34
 J. A. Hauff, Orange and Eld streets, brick house 34x52, cost $7,000.
 A. c. Benham, Bassett street, frame house 24x32, cost $7,000.
 Michael Kipp, Boulevard and Maple street, frame house and barn 35x40, cost $8,00O.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-06
SLIGHT FIRE ON JAMES STREET

The alarm of fire struck from box 72 yesterday afternoon was for a fire which proved to be a slight one, in the house at 87 James street owned by a man named Carey and occupied by James Consadine. The fire caught while the occupants of the house were busy with combustible compound in eXterminating insects. A mattress, badly charred, comprised the extent of the damage.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-06
ELLA w. WILCOX INTERESTED.
Influential Friends Interested in the
 Case of Murderer Gandini.

lnnuentlal Fr1ends Interested in the
 Case of Murderer Gandini.
 Meriden, July 5.-A strong effort is being made to assist Joseph Gandini. who was convicted of murder in the first degree in killing Peter Coquio at Branford, April "A. Among those who have interested themselves in his be- half are Ella Wheeler Wilcox, the poet ess, who makes Branford her home; State Senator Clark and General Fran cis Perigo, also Branford resident, all of whom speak of him as an in dustrious citizen in a petition now in circulation, asking for commutation of his sentence to imprisonment by the state board of pardons.
 Great interest is manifested in the case in Branford and the petitions in circulation are being signed by every male citizen of the town. Senator T. J. Fox defended Gandini in the supe- rior court.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-06
THE CHESS TOURNAMENT.

Vienna, July 5.-The chess players contested the twenty-fourth round of the big tournament to-day. Showalter lost to Marco; Alapin beat Caro; Pills bury beat Marcozy; Lipke and Tarrasch drew; Trenchard lost to Burn; Tscigor- in and Schlechter drew; Steinitz and BIackburne, Halprin and Janowski and Baird and Walbrodt had to adjourn their games.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-06

Anthony Rockwell, the well known merchant tailor. has been appointed the appraiser of the estate of the American Tailoring Co. MT. Rockwell will sail on August for Holland to attend the coronation of the young queen.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-06

Louis Robson, substitute third base man on the Yaie varsity baseball team, is in Grace hospital suffering from an attack of typhoid fever. He has been at the hospital five days. He is very i'll, but strong hopes for his recovery are entertained.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-06
IN NASHVILLE.

in front of the Methodist parsonage,in Westville Monday evening and split the tree nearly in half, but the tree thus divided is still standing.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
CANT AFFORD TO LOSE IT.
A NOn-ReSidenfV View of inc Hospital
 of inc Sisters of Mercy.

With reference to the article on the fourth page of The Republican Of Sun day morning headed About the Hos pital; Reasons Why It Has Not Been Paying Institution a gentleman called at this office yesterday and said that while he was a nonresident Of the city, he would be willing to be one of ten or more gentlemen who will put in S100 apiece for the purpose of setting the institution On it's feet This is a matter in which all citizens are interested, regardless of creed or con- dision
 While the Sisters of Charity" he said. "are by their faitk and principles members of the Catholic church, they nevertheless do not conf1ne their at tentions to sufferers of that creed, as can be at.ested by many persons in this city In fact very small per- centage of their patients are Catholics. They themselves give their services without money and without price to any sufferer who may need their help wherever they have the means to be of help, and they do this kind of work all their lives.
 There are no hired nurses obtain able anywhere or at any price who can begin to compare with them in devO- ton to duty And this is said with cut disparagement of any of the noble, self sacrificing persons of whom we have knowledge and who are de voting their liyeG to the care of those WHO are weaker and need their ser vices"
 Continuing, he said: Our recent war demonstrated at Tampa, Santiago, Chickamauga and elsewhere the noble, self effacement of those devoted wo- men, and there never has been any where in cur country an epidemic or any special demand where danger or death threatened the lives Of human beings that they have not been fore most in their efforts of cheerful, unre- warded service.
 'sIt will be a great pity if such an institution as you have already Orga- riZed in your city in operation shall be allowed to close for want Of little help that can be readily given by we'll tc-do people here A number of the business men can easily afford to give s2O apiece each year for the next five years towards the support of this in stitution.
 Where is such an institution more needed than right here in Phoenix? 1 earnestly trust that all of your read CTS will show an interest in this mat ter, and l believe that it is one that justifies a meeting of the business men of the community, or of the chamber of commerce for the purpose Of taking prompt and effective action for the cause Of humanity
 The gentleman who is quoted above is one of the foremost business men and residents Of the territory-one whose word may be relied upon to head any movement for bed-ering the condition Of the whole Of or any part of Arizona
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Los Angeles, Oct. 3.-Livestock per 1b beeves, 3l1412; lambs. per head, s1 51d2 9: sheep, per cwt-, S3.O0Gt4.e0; calves, per h. zasQ3
 Kansas City, Oct. s.-Cattle-Rsceipts 20o0: native beef steers. S4.00l5.45; cows and heifers, $150a4.53; stockers and feed CTS, s3.O0Q4.90; bulls. &. .95Q4.59.
 Sheep - Receipts, 4000; market firm. lambs, s. 25Gi 5.03, nluttorS, s 2jq1.z5
 Chicago, Oct. 3.-Cattle sales were made on a basis Of S4.00Q475 for common to fair native beef steers up to S5.50d5S5 for choice to extra shipping; bulk of sales at $495Q4.GG; stoekers and feeders unchang- ed.
 Sheep-Native sheep. $259G35O for ccn- mon up to S4.40Q47o for choice to prime western range sheep in demand at S3.501 4.35; mutton sheep, $3.9GGt4.25; feeders, S. .Scl4.C0; lambs were active at $3.7,Wl.50 for common to S575Q6.O0 for choice na- tives.
 Receipts-Cattie. T, eco; sheep. 2COO.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
LAFAYETTE DAY.
The Children of Arizona Called Upon
 to Observe If.

Governor Murphy yesterday prepared
 proclamation recognizing Lafayette
 day, October 19, the anniversary Of the fall Of Yorktown. This movement suggested by the Lafayette Me morial association of Chicago, is gen. eral throughout the United States and has received the hearty endorsement Of President Mckinley. The object Of the association is to procure a monu- ment to Marquis de Lafayette, whose remains lie neglected in Petit Picpus, an obscure cemetery in Paris. It is the purpose of the association to erect the monument during the Paris expo sition of 1900. The ceremonial will be conducted under the auspices of the United States commission.
 The monument is to be purchased by the proceeds of contributions from the school children Of the United States. These contributions will be remitted to Charles G. Dawes, comptroller Of the United States treasury. The memorial association believes that not only will 2 worthy purpose be served by this in doing homer to the great Frenchman, but that lesson in na- tional gratitude and patriotism will De taught to the youtk of the schools Of this country. These contributions will be received on Lafayette Day.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
BASE BALL.

Where Games Were Won and Lost
 Yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
AN OPEN SWITCH
And Damaging Head End Collision
 al Red Rock.

A head-end collision between the westbound passenger train and an eastbound freight train occurred be- tween 4 and o'clock yesterday morn ing at Red Rock, a small station on the Southern Pacific railroad, thirty three miles west of Tucson. Both en- zines were badly damaged, a mail coach was telescoped and one CT more freight cars badly wrecked. The fire man of the passenger train engine, whose name is not learned, sustained a broken rib and other severe injuries. Harry Oliver, the engineer, was cut cn the face and bruised around the upper part of his body. So far as learned none of the passengers were injured.
 Red Rock is an unimportant station It has a telegraph operator who acts as ticket seller and freight agent Bus mess is not so pressing that ha cannot sleep at night, closing the office when the chickens, if any there be in the neighborhood. go to roost. Cattle rais- ing and mining are the principal bus theses Of the neighborhocd- Red Beck boasts, however, Of d side-track and a water tank. A gang Of Mexi- cans have their headquarters there and keep the track in repair.
 The faint gleam of dawn was com nnencing to merge into tha more ruddy glow of broad daylight when a heavily laden freight train pulled past the sta ton On its Way east. It went as far as the switch just beyond the station and then backed down of of ths main track, leaving plenty of TCcm for the passenger train to Uass by. The en- zine men got down of Of their panting steed and busted themselves attending to its wants and waited for No. 20 to
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
FOR SALE.

40 acres, 20 in alfalfa 20 grain land, 6 miles west; easy terms .-..... slCOo So acres in same locality, improved land =. ...... ...... ........ ..... 1900 10 acrses, with water right, acres in alfalfa, balance in fruit; house and yard; plenty of shade; bargain. $50 160. Best improved farm in the val ley, 712 miles out ...-....... ... 75Oo SC acres, with water right in Grand canal, 40 in alfalfa, 40 grain land; great bargain at ...-..... 200 Money to assist purchaser on any of the above, or to loan on real estate A nice little business for sale, s63O
 L. L. PLANK
 No. II North First Avenue
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
PRICE OF COPPER

New York, Oct. s.-Copp2r quiet and steady at 1925.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04

go by. Unfortunately, however, it is Thought, the brakeman accidentally left the switch open, fact that no one knew until after the accident occurred. Harry Oliver, who pulled the throt- l tie On No. 20, is an cid, experienced employe of the Southern Pacific. Years of railroading have taught him pru- dence and this was reinforced yes terday morning by a premOnition that there would something happen" very Isoon. He was therefore running at a comparatively low rate Of speed when his engine and train Jeff the main track and plunged straight into the |engine of ishe freight train. There was la crash and then confusion. The passengers on No 20 were somewhat shaken up and a number Of
 panes of glass were broken. Valises and packages went flying around the coaches promiscuously. Fortunately no one was injured and when tha first shock was over and the wheels ceased revolving the curiously inclined jumped out cf the cars into the cool morning air and saw what a narrow escape they had had.
 Ths postal car was telescoped, the tender of the locomotive having been driven backward through the car half the length of the latter As it hap pened none of the postal clerks were injured Both engine:, wee badly damaged, but not so seriously that they cannot be repaired A carload of gen. eral groceries immediately behind the freight engine was scattered cn both sides of the track, the car having fallen apart by the force of the collision. Sev- eral other cars were damaged.
 Willing hands carried the fireman Of the passenger train into the bag gage car and attended to his wants as best they could His injuries gave him much pain and his cries were heart rending.
 The station agent. who slept soundly during the scene Of wreck and disor- der. was awakened and telegraphed to Tucson for assistance. At this place another delay was experienced, as the wrecking crew had to be awakened from their slumbers. It was well to- wards 2 o'clock therefore before med ical aid and assistance came from the old pueblo" and with them an extra engine to bring No. 20 on it's westward journey.
 This and another delay on the part OI the nlslll tram IrOm the west uS- tained the train from Maricopa and the latter did not arrive in Phoenix until o'clock yesterday afternoon. Among the passengers arriving here who were in the wreck was T. F: Lillis Of San Francisco, representing Bach man & Co.,, cigars
 we were very fortunate to escape so easily" said Mr Lillis yesterday afternoon When our train came to a standstill l walked to the front and was surprised at the amount of damage done. The shock in the coaches was not excessive and did not indicate the scene ahead of us''
 Another passenger was J. H. Clink- scales, special agent of the Pennsyl- vania Fire Insurance company. None Of the passengers, said MT. Clink- scales,'' were injured to my knowledge. The jar was not inconsiderable when the two trains came together
 A lady travelling alone with four four small children who was On the train arrived in Phoenix yesterday af- ternoon, ard although very nervous and anxious ever the occurrence, was not injured.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
THE WISCONSIN FIRES.

Madison, Wis, Oct. 3.-Adiutant- General Boardman and Col. Gilly. who were sen. north to report on the forest fire. returned today. General Board man says while the recent rains checked the flames another dry week would probably see them again at work. He estimates the number Of people burned out at 1000.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
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