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The times., 1898-09-26

According to the gossips of the War De-
Carter. the papers in whose court-mar-
tial case are said to be locked up in Sec
retary Ayers desk. contributed $4,000 to
the Hanna campaign fund of 1885, II this
story be true all mystery as to the action
OF Mr.. Alger is at once dissipated. 4
patriotic family act like that would be
apt TO save worse sinner than Carter
from punishment. II only remains now
for the President to disapprove the find
ings of the court. release Carter from ar
rest. and order his return 10 duty.
The times., 1898-09-26
Mirk Twnin,s Cramps.

Ntrom the New York Trsbune-)
At evening party in London some time
ago. gushing girl was introduced TO Marx
Twain.
oh, Mr.. Gem ns.'' he said Now. please. d
tell me, I've been thinking Of taking up writing
but | am afraid that dreadful writgr's crsuIu
one hears so much abOut-did yeu eves have it %
Il did. madam
And what did you take for it?'
''Beefsteak''
Just fancy, But how and where did You
apply it
'Broiled and internally" said Marx Twain
gravely. Il can't answer for It's being a panacea
but it cured the kind of cTamP had. all right
The times., 1898-09-26

Instead of adopting the lazy ways of
the Pacific islanders the American In the
Philippines retains his own and converts
the natives 1t is significant and en-
couraging fact that the latter adopt
American manners readily.
The times., 1898-09-26
No Cruelty to Horses.
fFrom the Chicago News.l

Dr. Huidekoper is reputed to be very learned
and skillful horse and mule surgeon, and if he
doesn't complain it may be taken for granted
that the War Department covered itself with
glory in the most important particular of con-
serving the health of the army quadrup.ds. We
must assume that if there had been any unsani-
tary overcrowding of mule transports, or any
failure to guard the horses from contagion, Sur
geon Huidehoper's professional conscience would
have prompted him TO make a protest.
Secretary Alger has one distinguished scien-
tific authority on his side.
The times., 1898-09-26

The Cuban election IS an exhibition Of
the blackest ingratitude that history re-
cords The purpose of its projectors is to
drive out the Americans when the Span
iards retire because the American plan of
establishing order and allowing all Gu
bans voice in their own government
does not meet the views of certain self
ish and ambitious natives
The times., 1898-09-26
Becoming wiser by Experience
(From the Utica observer

Y IN'III tITc NtICsL OustIVtfI
Spaniards at last developing SLOWLY
quality in which for time they seemed ut
terly defcient-commoh sense and realization
that all the fighting power and military glory
now existing is not resident in Spain. II people
OF that misguided country will carefully study
and digest the words of the Duke of Tetuan.
minister of foreign affairs in Canevas's cabinet
they may derive a deal Of beneRit Spain would
not be in her present miserable plight had few
cool heads been retained to restrain the impeti-
Gus members of the war cabinet
The times., 1898-09-26
GENERAL POLITICAL GOSSIP.

AS the day for election approaches the
political contest in Florida becomes more
intense. The campaign between Senator
Pasco and former Senator Wilkinson
Cali Is becoming gigantic in its proper
tions. Both men are stumping the State
from the Everglades to Pensacola. The
State has not had such political con-
test in years as that now being waged.
Both men are claiming they will be
elected Mr.. CAN seems to have the
masses for his supporters, while Senator
Pasco Is more inelined TO be supported
by what may be termed the classes
There is no special reason why this diff
ference should be made, yet party lines
have been so drawn as to make it appar-
ent that there is already division upon
these lines.
MIR. Call Is a much more formidable
campaigner than is his rival. There is
more vigor and dash in Call than In
Pasco. The former will take off his coat
If not his socks. and go among the peo-
pie and make friends. The latter is just
the opposite, modest and retiring. He will
not do anything that would offend any
one. If all reports that come from
Florida can be relied upon. the chances
are that Call will have majority in the
legislature. '
The times., 1898-09-26
Needs Tonfnr Down

(From the Detroit Free Press.)
''They say, Uncle Josh, that your son Jim
promises to be a great orator and political
leader"
''Too highferlutin'l Too highferlutin' entirely
been tellin' that boy fur the last year that
Demosthenes, Cicero, and all them ole-time fel-
lers never spoke nothin' but the plainest Eng
lisb
The times., 1898-09-26

The War Department has announced
the promotion of the officer who had
charge of the quartermasters department
plies for the hungry heroes in the
trenches. Is not the New York quarter
master who aided the Long Island rail-
road in keeping sick soldiers waiting for
trains to be remembered?
The times., 1898-09-26
Pinsree and AIeer.
(From the Chicago .News.)

.
Gov. Pingree, at the opening of his speech
thanking the Michigan Republican State conven-
ton for his denomination for the governorship
remarked: Il am Just the same bald-headcj
old Pingree ever was" Gov. Pingree ought to
know, but the public Impression is that he is
just a little more bald-hsL ded since he indorsed
Alper.
The times., 1898-09-26

The Advertisers Guarantee Company, of Chi
csgo, hereby ceTtiaes that it has, by its expert
examiners. proven and sttested the circulation
OF THE TINES. Washington, D. C. The daily
average PAID circulation for the month of Au-
gust, 1895, was 5000 copies.
This is GUARANTEED to the advertisers Of
the country by BOND of $4,000 in the Fidelity
and Deposit Company of Maryland, deposited
with the Northwestern National Bank Of Chicago
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY,
By j. r. MASON. President
The times., 1898-09-26

The high-handed course of the Span
iards at Havana has been encouraged by
sioners to Gen. Blanco. They went so far
as TO refer all complaining Cubans to
him-the very man of whose expressions
they complained.
The times., 1898-09-26

1t is entirely for the President to say
whether the proceedings Of his investi-
eating commission shall be secret. But
the people will draw their own inference
if the testimony is taken behind closed
doors. t
The times., 1898-09-26
All Ready

(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
The Presidents the list of football players
thoroughly advertsed2
The Dean-It is
The President Then + guess we might as well
open up the college.
The times., 1898-09-26
MaIfgnins Faithful Friends.
(From the pittsburp Dispatch.

Vt IOIrt tIIe I IVuSI5'1IS 11I7I|reNIIJ
Senator Quay says of Mr.. Sowdan that che
lies like a dog, as he is This is rough on
dogs. 1t is an insinuation that they are habitual
liars, but gentleman who has been all his life
engaged in the breeding of dogs declares that he
never knew one to lie Intentionally.
The times., 1898-09-26

We might allow Spain to take away the
chains which she placed on the limbs of
Columbus, but she has no moral claim
on the remains of the great explorer she
prosecuted. @
The times., 1898-09-26

Esterhazy's confession that he is an nm
mitigated scoundrei creates a suspicion
that he may be an honest man. 1t is
inconeeivable that he should tell the
truth
The times., 1898-09-26
Mexican Immigrants.

From the Leesburg Commercially
Thousands OF pauper Yexicans are alleged to
be flowing into Texas a result OF the recent law
compelling all men between the ages Of eighteen
and thirty-five to term in the army
The times., 1898-09-26
Encnura~en,ent

(Frcm the Chicago News.)
He-NO; I can't afford 10 marry
She-Whyf I'm sure the tailor would trust
you for a dress suit If you mentioned papa's
name
The times., 1898-09-26
Tbe Unforriven Sin.

(From the Chicago Record-)
''That woman has hated me for years
"Did you jilt her?'
.sNo; she got up company dinner for me
and ] forgot to CO."
The times., 1898-09-26
Invitations.
nisn4tchl
Rrnm tho Richu

CFrum the Richmond Dispateh-l
There is a Milwaukee, girl whose name is Hug
afeller. and they say all the boys OF her ac-
qIaintance pronounce the word interrO. .at veIy
The times., 1898-09-26
Disastrous Activity.

From the Detroit Free Press)
Superstitious people believe that eating salt
turns the hair white"
gray"
The times., 1898-09-26

Readers Of The Times who may at any time
be unable TO procure copies OF 1t at any news
stand railroad station or on railroad trains,
will confer favor upon the management by send
ing tc this Office information OF the fact
The times., 1898-09-26
Poor Britain.

(From Puck.)
Uncle Hiram-They say the sun never sets on
the British empire
Aunt Hannah-Doesn't it. now? And we have
such magnificent sunsets over here
The times., 1898-09-26

Communications intended for publication in
The Times should be terseiy and plainly written,
and must in all cases be accompanied by the
name and address of the writer. Rejected COM
rauRjcstions viii not be preserved. and only man
uscGipts OF obvious importance will be returned
60 their authors.
The times., 1898-09-26
ORIGINAL Sin

(From the Kansas City Star.)
The mistakes of Cervera have mostly resulted
from his first blunder, and that was in being
born a Spaniard.
The times., 1898-09-26
Faulty Architecture.

(From the Chicago Record.)
"Did you enjoy the cathedrals. abroad, Miss
Shutter?''
camera"
The times., 1898-09-26
This Queer Old World.

II is queer how things go by contraries here,
'Tis always too cold OF too hot
And the prizes we miss. you know. always appear
To be better than those that we've got:
Ii is always too wet, too dusty and dry,
And the land is too rough too fat
There's nothing that's perfect beneath the blue
sky,
But
It's pretty good world for all that.
Some people are born but to dig in the soil.
And sweat for the bread that they eat,
While some never learn the hard meaning Of toll.
And live on the things that are sweet;
4 few are too rich and a let are too poor.
And some are too lean too fat
All. the hardShips are many that mea must ea-
duTe,
But
IT'S pretty good world for all that
The man who rnust think envi them tha; ulust b
Ever pounding and digging for men,
And the man with the pick would be happy ii he
Might play with the brush the pen,
All things go by coDtrares here upon earth.
Life is empty and sterile and fiat:
Man begins TO complain the day Of his birth,
But
It's pretty good world for all that.
Cleveland Leader,
The times., 1898-09-26

Ohe OF the nrSt Porto RicanS to come
to this country with the purpose Of uItf-
mately becoming an American citizen is
Ramon Diaz. the mascot Of the Fourth
Company Of the American Signal Corps.
now at the Washington Barracks
Ramon is but ten years Of age. vet
ne Is thinker for himself, and says he
viii make pan of himself in this coiln-
try He canhot say it in English. how
ever. for he is unable to speak ANYTHING
out the tongue OF his peopIe-Spanish-
Young Diaz is now at the Washington
/ Barracks and is under the charge OF
Lieut. Crawford, who took a fancy to the
lad IN Porto Rico He proposes TO take
the boy 70 his home in Little Rock. Ark
ana VIII educate him at his own expense
The boys mother is living, but nothing
Is known of his father The mother Is ar
Ponce, and was not asked by the lad for
permission to come TO this country She
knew. however, that ne was anxious 10
come, for he was for five weeks the mas
Get of the signal corps. and said that ne
was determined to accompany the men to
america When the signal battalion
started from Ponce on the transnnrt
Seneca young Diaz slowed away in the
hold OF the vessel Two more Perto
Ricans. bent on adventure. ATTEMPTED 10
hide themselves on the transport, but
they were discovered and put ashore The
boy when, at length. found By a sailor.
was suffering from pneumonia. due tosex-
poSure. He was given good care snd
WheH the Seneca reached Jersey Cfty~the
ginger-colOred Porto Rican ran down the
sangplank as lively as a sparrow
He was queer looking object His
native trousers were too ragged for use
SO one of the men had given the lad a
pair of khaki uniform trousers. Lieut..
Crawford bought a stylish-Iooking mill
tary suit for him in Jersey City.
Lieut. Crawford will remain here until
the signal men are furlOughed and then
he will take the Porto Rican to Little
Rock and start him TO school
The times., 1898-09-26

Senator Allen, who is candidate for
reelection in Nebraska. will have no op-
position in the event the Legislature is of
his political complexion. Senator Allen
was first elected as a Populist. but the
Democrats will vote for him as well as
the Populists There is very strong
fight being put up by both parties and
the Republicans are claiming that they
Will carry the State by a very large ma
jority. They are banking great deal
on the absence of Col. Bryan from the
State, and hope by this to make 1t possi-
BILE TO secure a Republican majority in
the legislature sufficient to elect sue
ceSsor to Senator Allen.
The chief candidate of the Republicans
is Col. John L. Webster. Col Webster is
one of the leading Republican politicians
of the State. and is at the present time
prominently identified with the transmits
sissippi exposition at Omaha.
The times., 1898-09-26

Political cards in Texas have been so
played that the present governor. Charles
A. Culberson. viii be made the successor
OF Senator Roger Q. Mills. When Repre-
sentative Sayers announced some months
ago that he was going to be a candidate
for the governorship, II was understood
that he had made a deal with Governor
Cuiberson that tho latter would not an
tagonize his nomination, and in conse-
quence Sayers would not be n candidate
for the Senate against CulbersOn. This
compact was faithfully carried out. as
Sayers was nominated for governor with
out opposition a few weeks ago at Cal
weston. There Is, of course no doubt as
TO his election. Mr.. Sayers served one
term as lieutenant governor before he
came 10 Congress. He is ambitious to
come TO the Senate. and 1t may be that
he will make a contest for the Senate to
succeed Senator Chiffon when that sena-
tors terTh expires.
The times., 1898-09-26
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

THE TINES. in all its editions, Morning, Even
ing and Sunday, will be mailed TO address
for FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
as often as desired.
The times., 1898-09-26

The report comes from Vermont that
Senator Justin s. Morrill, contempiates
resigning from the Senate at the next ses-
sion of the legislature which meets in Oc-
The times., 1898-09-26

Senator Wilson, of Washington. is per-
haps having the greatest difficulty TO Sc
cure his reelection of any man in the
United States. There is no strong reason
at the present time to believe that the
legislature of Washington VIII be other
than Republican. Senator Wilson is hav-
ing a great deal of opposition in his own
party. He Is being fought by several
ambitious men who are anxious TO be-
come his successor. Should the legisla-
ture be overwhelmingly Republican il will
undoubtedly result disastrously TO VIII
son. but shSuld the Republican strength
of the legislature be just large enough to
insure the election of a Republican VIII
son may pull through. 1t Is claimed in
his State that Senator Wilson has been
indifferent TO many of the wishes of the
people out there. and that he has also
shown bad Judgment in the distribution
of patronage. These are the chief obiec-
tions being raisedIagainst his reelection,
and 1t is not at all improbable that he
may be badly beaten.
The times., 1898-09-26
Saks Accompany
Penna. Ave. and 9TH St.

recollection of better times which this
simple little instrument had awakened in
MIN, and he made a motion TO put the
violin back into it's case. but he was re-
strained from doing so by officers and
men alike. He was asked and finally or
dered 10 play again and again and the
crowd kept him busy there for over two
hours.
mat young fellow always had my ad-
miration after that. The captain took a
liking to him also and soon after that he
was given an appointment as a warrant
officer but left the navy shortly after
ward"
The times., 1898-09-26

Col. William j. Bryan, in entering the
army and adopting the role of a soldier.
is turning his attention solely to the arts
of war He declines with grace. but posi-
lively and absolutely, to be led into any
statement whatsoever of his condition
politically, or of his views relative to the
issues of the day.
Col Bryan's attention was called to the
campaign supplement of The Sunday
Times, setting forth the history of Demo-
cracy for the past century, particularly
with reference to the growth and ex-
pansion of the nation, and he was asked
to express an opinion or to indicate his
approval or disapprovaf.
II shall have to decline TO discuss in
any way anything pertaining to politics.
was the former Presidential candidate S
reply II am in the army now, and do
not deem 1t wise. or a course becoming
my present position, TO talk about such
matters" This was Col Bryan's ulti-
matum on the subject and he could be
induced to say no more.
There is no doubt In the minds of those
who know the keen interest which the
Nebraskan takes in the affairs of the ma
ton that the Sphynx-like silence he Is
maintaining Is a greater sacrifice on his
part than drilling under the scorehing
Southern sun or living on the mueh-talk-
ed of army ration.
The delay on the part of President Nc
Kinley in replying to the request made
formally by Gov Hplcomb and Col. Bryan
for the muster out of the invalid members
of the Nebraska regiments has enabled
Col. Bryan 70 take; short rest, which, on
account of his constant activity since his
regiment was mustered into the service
in June. will, of all things. be very bene-
fetal ito him. While he has seen no active
campaigning the work of drilling is con-
slant and wearing to more or less ex-
tent This Is practically the first vaca-
tion Col. Bryan has had this Summer
He is still in the city, as he did not get
away as he had planned. last night
Gov Holcomb left for his home yester-
day. / .w
The times., 1898-09-26

Information comes from Louisville that
Walter Evans, Republican. the present
member of the House from that district,
will be overwhelmingly defeated at the
polls His opponent. Oscar Turner jr.
is making a vigorous campaign. He is
young and a daring fellow in politics He
is evidencing political ability far in ex-
cess of what his party supporters be-
lieved he possessed, He is putting up a
hard fight. and the tide seems to have
turned very strongly in his favor He is
working the war scandal for all it is
worth. yet not oYer-estimating its i'm
portance. He has aroused the people of
the district TO an intense antipathy to-
ward the War Department and every
thing Republican connected with the
management of the war.
The times., 1898-09-26

The contest for the senatorship In
Pennsylvania becomes more intense as
time progresses. Senator Quay is making
the fight of his life. The dissensions in
his party appear to becc<se stronger ev-
cry day. The anti-Quay element is leav-
ing nothing undone TO make the sena-
tors defeat possible He seems to real
ze this as much as anyone else. Many
of those whom he expected to support
him have broken away and have Joined
the ranks of the enemy. The Wanna
maker influence is to all appearances.
becoming more formidable than was at
first expected. Senator Quay's enemies
at Pittsburg are working with renewed
vigor Those who know Senator Quay
best and are familiar with his methods
of political management have great faith
in his ability to re-elect himself.
The times., 1898-09-26
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-29

New York, April Flour-Frm and
moderately active. Wheat-Spot easy;
No. red, Sl.23la, +, o. b., afloat; options
strong and excited in early dealing but
speedily drifted into weakness; the close
was lc. upon July but sc. net lower On
other months: No. red, May, closed
HOlla; July, a02ts; September, S93sc,
December S67sc Corn-Spot easy; No 2,
4l8sc., +, o. b., afloat; options good OPEN
ing advance, but yielded later and closed
only $sa9sc. net higher; May, closed 1850 /;
July, 4OlsC, Oats-Spot stronger; No. 2
33laa33&c.; No. g. 32l4C.; No. white, 35laa
3Gc.; No. white, Soc; options moder-
ately firm and fairly steady; closing &c
net higher; May, closed 33l2c, Butter
Steady western creamery, l5a17c.; do.
factory, l2l2al5c,; Elgins, lie; imitation
creamery, lil2alGc,; state dairy 14alGlac. !;
do, creamery l5al7c. Eggs-Steady; state
and Pennsylvania, llAalllac; western
fresh, lliac.i southern, l0l2c.
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Delaware and Hudson.

On Monday Feb. Il, trains will leave
Scranton as follows:
For Carbondale-6.2O, 755. S.55, lois a.
m; 1900 noon; l.2l, 2.20. 3.52 SIS, 6.25, 757,
9.15. ll.00 D. m; 1.16 a. m.
For Albany, Saratoga, Montreal, Bos-
ton, New England points etc. 6.2O "a. M.
For Honesdale-62O, S.55, 1O.l5 a. M;
1900 noon; 2.20, 5,25 p. m.
For Wilkes -Barre-6.45, $50, S.45, 93s,
1915 a. M; 1905, 1.25, 22l, 1888, Al. 610, $50,
FOR New York, Philadelphia, etc, via
Lehigh Valley r. r., 6.45 q, M. l2O5 25
AL p. m. with Black Diamond ExpressI,
1l.S0 p. m.
For Pennsylvania r. r. points-645, 9.3S
a. m; 221, AL D. m.
For western points via Lehigh Valley
r. r.. $50 a. IN, l205, 3.33 with Black
Diamond EXpress), 1925 ll.30 p. M
Trains will arrive at Scranton as fol-
lows:
From Carbondale and the north-6. 40,
7.45, $40, 9.34, 10.40 a. M. 1900 noon; l. 20
2.lS, 3.25, 4.37. 545, 7.45, .25 1l27 D. m.
From Wilkes-Barre and the south-6.t5
7.50, $50, 1910, 1l55 a. m. Lie, 2.l4 34S
$40 62l 7.63, sos, 1906 p. m. lib a. m.
Complete information regarding rates
to all points in the United States and
Canada may be obtained at the ticket Of
flee in the depot.
Special attention given to Western and
Southern resort business.
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THE MARKETS.
Wall street Review.

New York, April 2S.-The stock market
was quite active and animated today
compared with the lethargy and sluggish
ness of yesterday. The days business
was not by any means large and there
were prolonged periods of dullness be-
tween spurts of activity. There was no
outside interest in the market of any I'M
portance and the buying was due to the
initiative of one or two prominent oper-
ators who distributed orders with a lib
cral hand all through the active list This
aggressive leadership invited more or less
following among the small room traders.
The slight declines at the opening were
quickly overcome The excellent traffic
statements of the Granger roads. the st.
Paul statement of yesterday being supple
mentCd by Burlington's today, were fac
tors in the strength. The Changers were
conspicuous in the trading and led the ad-
vance in the railroad list Total sales
were 1IJ,10D shares.