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The times., 1898-12-09

Miss Alice Bliss. the daughter of Mai.
Gen. Bliss, U. S. A, and Mrs. Bliss, was
presented to society by her mother yester-
day afternoon at a tea from 4 o'clock to
6. The debutante wore white silk null,
made with exquisite simplicity, the bodice
girlishly trimmed with bowknots of rib
bons with soft frills of rare old lace. Dur
ing the early part of the evening she car
ried a bouquet of pink roses and lilies of
the valley sent to her by her brother Mr..
Bliss, of Providence. but by special re-
quest, carried alternately the floral trib-
utes of others. her brothers gift being
suspended meantime by white ribbons
from her arm. Mrs. Bliss stood beside her
daughter to present her to the guests, the
majority of whom were of the army set
the father of the debutante being one of
the Oldest and most esteemed officers in
the regular service. Mrs. Bliss was
gowned in gray grenadine. combined with
pink silk and old duchess lace. The young
ladies' of the receiving group Were Miss
Miles, Miss Cotton, Miss Greely, Miss
Hazeltine. Miss Hawley, of Galveston
Tex, and Miss Chaplin, of Providence
r. /.
The tea room was decorated in pink
roses, and the candles were capped with
pink shades. Several of the young ladies'
left during the receiving hours to assist
at the tea given to introduce the Misses
White but returned at O'Clock for n
supper, TO which number of young gen.
tlemen were invited.
The times., 1898-12-09

Mr. John Walker and Miss Blanche E.
Gibbons were married Wednesday even
ing at s o'clock at the residenceof the
brides parents. Mr. and Mrs. j. Robey
Gibbons. No. 330s n Street. Georgetown.
Mr.. Walker is the son of Mr.. John T.
Walker. the well-known business man of
this city, and the bride is descended
The times., 1898-12-09

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The times., 1898-12-09

Miss Frances B. Lane and Mr.. T. Milton
Medford were married Wednesday even
ing in the parsonage of the Grace NJ. f.
Church. Rev. f. L. Watson performed
the ceremony in the presence of the
brides brother Mr.. Nathan c. Lane. and
Miss Amy S. Medford, sister of the
groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Medford will be at
home to their friends after December II
at 1929 Third Street northwest.
The times., 1898-12-09

The Vice President and Mrs. Hobart
wilt give dinner tonight for the Anglo
American Commissioners.
The times., 1898-12-09
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The times., 1898-12-09

One of the pleasantest incidents that
marked the afternoon was the small re-
ception given by the Misses Seawell to
Madame Modjeska, who has been their
valued friend for years.
The times., 1898-12-09
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18

Sagasta is quoted as saying that the
Spanish government wants peace, but
it must be an honorable peace such as
Spain deserves. Undoubtedly since the
disaster at Santiago the Spanish mind
has turned to thoughts of peace and the
terms upon which it may be obtained.
But the situation is probably not desper-
ate enough yet in its opinion to make
peace acceptable on any terms. sit must
be an honorable peace such as Spain
deserves" What terms he would deem
consistent with honor, Sagasta does not
specify, but we fear Spanish pride is not
yet sufficiently humbled SO that the Span
ish government could propose terms
that we could accept, or accept terms
that we should propose. There are signs
that it has hopes that all it need concede
for peace is the independence of Cuba,
but while that would have prevented
war it will not alone be sufficient to
make peace. Something more than this
must be conceded and unless Spain is
willing to concede more the war will go
on until she is completely PROSTATE with
out anything to offer for concessions.
Spain can make peace on far more hon
orable terms today than six months hence
when we have taken Havana, and
captured the last Spanish soldier in Cuba
Then she will have nothing to offer us.
Now she can offer us the voluntary with
drawal of her army from Cuba, thereby
saving us thousands of lives and millions
of treasure That would be conces-
sion valuable enough to demand and re-
ceiye from us counter concession. If
the Spanish people followed the dictates
of wisdom merely, they would open ne
gotiations today with the United States
government while they have still some
thing valuable to offer, and not wait I'M
til they were completely at our mercy.
But we fear that pride still obscures
their vision and that we shall get from
| them at present no propositions which
are not entirely inadequate to meet what
we may reasonably demand.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
PORTABLE CHURCH PROPERTY.

One of the terms of Gen. ToraI's surren-
der, as published in the newspapers, is
that the Spanish be permitted to remove
all the portable property of the churches.
This has given rise to the query: What
is meant by the portable property of
church, Those who have visited the
churches in the older cities Of Europe and
in Mexico have seen there pictures that
bear the names of the old masters, and
whose value is almost beyond estimate,
crowns of gold ON the statues of the
Blessed Virgin and the saints, in many
instances studded withssssdiamonds and
precious stones, and, if they have been
fortunate enough to see further, chalices,
ciboriums and monstrances of solid gold
and silver, these also in many cases or
namented with precious stones of great
value. Besides these thare are vestments,
which on account of their age, as well
as the material of which they are made,
are of such a nature that it would be
impossible to place money! value.upon
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
A GREAT YEAR.

The full returns of our foreign trade
for the fiscal year 1888 published last
week, make a most remarkable showing.
establishing new records in almost all
respects. The value of exports was
$3.50, 800, 900 greater than in 1897, which
was the largest export season that had
been known up to that time. The value
of the imports was the smallest since 1879
when our population was but four-ffths
of its present size. The result was a
balance of trade in our favor that
reached s615, 259, 900, as compared with
1886, 263. 900 in 1897, which itself broke all
previous records. 1t is not likely that the
1898 record will be surpassed, or even
equalled, very soon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18

The Rev. Luther T. Mckinney, the
Democratic candidate for Congress in
this district, is anxious to make the cam
paign on local issues. But what have
local issues to do with congressional
campaign? The local issues raised by
the Democratic state platform relate to
prohibition and railroad fares inside the
state. Does Mr.. Mckinney propose to
go before the people of this district and
tell them that if he is elected to Con
gress he will see that the prohibitory law
is enforced and that fares are reduced on
the Maine Central railroad2 Apparent
ly he must do this il. he is to live up to
his recommendation to discuss only local
issues, for these are the only local issues
which the Democracy could find involved
in the campaign. 1t will certainly he
an edifying spectacle to see the Rev. Mr..
Mckinney on the stump keeping entirely
silent about the currency which it is the
special and exclusive province of Con-
gress to regulate and which at the present
time surely needs regulation, and pratt.
ing volubly upon the iniquity of prohi-
bition and the exorbitant fares of the
Maine Central railroad. But in these lat
ter days the. Democracy are capable of al
most any absurdity. They must, how
ever, take pretty low view of the intel
lgence of the voters of the firsJ district
TO think that such a programme can be
successful.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18

After several days of quibbling about
terms the Spaniards have marched out
of Santiago and laid down their arms.
This ends the campaign in Cuba for the
present. If Spain has not sought and
obtained peace by the fall we shall then
invest and take Havana, but the OUT.
break of yellow fever among our troops
has completely silenced all the advocates
Of an immediate movement on that city.
The results of the Santiago expedition
have been far more sweeping than was
anticipated when it was started. AS
originally planned it contemplated mere
ly the destruction of Cervera's fleet. Not
only has that been accomplished, but we
have also been put in virtual possession
of the whole OF eastern Cuba, for though
there are still Spanish troops at Holguin
and Manzanillo they will have to with
draw to escape starvation. There were
probably when the war began about one
hundred and fifty thousand Spanish regu-
lars in Cuba. The Santiago campaign
removes about twenty-five thousand
of them. Probably another twenty-five
thousand have been put hors du combat
by wounds and disease, SO that the total
force has already been reduced third.
By fall, disease and privation will have
made great inroads among the remain.
ing Spanish troops, and when we get
ready to invest Havana, Blanco may
esteem himself very lucky if he is able to
oppose us with fifty thousand effective
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18

them.
In almost every Catholic church build.
ing in countries where the Roman Catho-
lie church is recognized as the church of
the state can be found votive OFFERINGS
of different designs that have been given
the church for fayors received in answer
to prayers. These also are always Of
precious metal, and aside from their
intrinsic value, have special worth In
the eyes of the church authorities as an
evidence that prayer is powerful to oh.
tain favors from heaven.
Experience has taught the guardians
of these treasures of the church that thees
articles are considered as Legitimate
prey for the victors, and the Spanish, in
spoliation of churches. To save them
from seizure by the American soldiers
and more perhaps from the rapacity Of
the poverty stricken Cubans, who know
their value, would naturally be one OF
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
ba first cares of the Spanish archbishop

the first cares of the Spanish archbishop
and the clergy.
In the 300 years that Santiago has ex-
listed, and from the prominence of the
Mace there must nave Leen big accu-
mutation of such treasure, and it's value
must be immense. The city being one of
fhe principal seaports, and having for
wears q large part of the commerce be-
tween the mother country and the colony
its cathedral must have been the scene
from shipwreck in the violent storms of
the tropics, bringing their rich votive
offerings to be hung up there.
In the archives of these churches are
also rare manuscripts relating to the
earIv history of the island that have a
vaIiy Of their own, which it would be
very hard to give in dollars and cents.
Records from the earliest days of the
church in the new country have been
preserved.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
100000
First Consolidated Mortgage 5 Per
Cent. 20 Year Cole Bonds
OF THE
JOLIET RAILROAD COMPANY.
PORTLAND TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE.
Price Par and Interest, Subject to
Advance or Sale.
PORTLAND TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE.

Bonds dated April 80, 1898. due in 20 years
without option. interest per cent. per annum,
May lst and November 1st; principal due May
1sL 1913. Principal and interest payable Ia
United States gold coin.
The total authorized mortgage is $500, 900,
of which $4,000 has been reserved In our
bonds, due in 1904. 100000 additional has
also been reserved for future improvements. OF
the balance tS325,ooOl S125,oo0 has been sold
to private parties, leaving the above 100000
now offered on the market.
The capital stock is 100000, a majority of
which is owned by Portland capitalists. There
is no floating debt. The road has franchise
for fifty years.
The President Of the Joliet Railroad Co. is
Weston F. Milhken, Treasurer Henry P. Cox,
and Secretary Edward Woodman-all of Port
land.
Joliet is city Of 10000 people. which, with
Lockpois, having population OF 5000. and
which is reached by this load. Is one of the most
prosperous cities OF Illinois. 1t has large manu-
featuring interests, and the growth, although
steady, has been very rapid
The length of track is over 81 miles, making
the bonded debt less than $4,000 per mile.
This compares most favoraby with the Portland
Street Railroad, and its physical condition is
f1rstclass In every respect.
Tie Portland Trust Company bought this
issue of bonds after most careful investigation,
employing as an expert Mr.. K. A. Newman, the
Manager and Treasurer of the Portland Street
Railroad, who visited Joliet for three days. and
whose full report Is on file at our office for in
spection. The Secretary OF the Trust Com
pany also made a personal examination Of
The books and plant In Joliet. AZ
The gross and net earnings are rapidly Hcreas-
ing (the current ret earnings being about 40 per
cent. over those of 1897. so that the road is
now earning net upwards OF $4O,00Oa year. The
interest charges are $20,750, or about one-half
of the net earnings. The future promises net
earnings of $5O,uO0 to 100000 per annum
which will enhance still more the margin of
security above interest charges.
Further information, together with our attor-
ney's opinion. furnished on application.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
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THE PRESS.
MONDAY. JULY 1s.

= The explanation of the performances of
the German feet at Manila must be
sought in the peculiar charaoter.of the
young war lord, who rules over the Ger
man empire, and of his brother, Prince
Henry, who was given command of the
fleet. Both of these individuals have a
great passion for keeping the world in
formed of their existence, and are not
very particular as to the method of
gratifying it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18

men. All things considered our cam
paign upon the land has been quite as
effective and successful as that upon the
sea, though we have met with more Wig
orous and more skilful resistance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18

The next move of the army will be
against Porto Rico, and if there has been
no neglect by our quartermaster depart
ment it ought to begin very. soon. 1t is
said that few, ifsany of the troops that
took part in the Santiago expedition will
be sent to Porto Rico, probably from fear
of yellow fever, and that fresh troops will
be used entirely. The capture of the
strategic points of Porto Rico ought to
be an easy task as compared with the
taking of Santiago. There are few Span
ISL troops on the island and the defences
are not particularly strong Thele are
q few small gunboats and torpedo boats
in the harbors, but they are not strong
enough to render any such service as
Cervera's feet rendered to the defenders
of Santiago. Furthermore the effect of
the surrender of Tora1s army must be
demoralizing to the Spanish troops in
Porto Rico, and can hardly fail.to take a
great deal of the spirit out of them. In.
deed, it would not be surprising if Porto
Rico should surrender without making
anything more than a nominal resistance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-09
The Isle of Champagne.

When asked what had snuffed out
the light of "The Isle of Champagne"
opera at it's brightest glow several sea-
sons ago. Manager Biers replied: Just
a little misunderstanding relative to
matters on royalty" mo" remarked
a bystander, mo need to talk about
such dry matters as red tape knots,
when speaking of that sparkling vint-
age of operate excellence. Why Gold
en-. the irrepressible funster, is at the
head of it and can create more mirth
in a minute than has laughs to fit
them" Theatre-goers may expect
something more than good when THE
Isle of Champagne" opera company
plays at the Lyceum Friday night.
The company has sixty members and
its own orchestra.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-09

CONDEMNATION OF TURNPIKES.
Paid Commissioners appointed
by Court in the matter of the
Condemnation of Providence
and Abingdon Turnpike Roads 80 90
LEGAL EXPENSES.
Paid S. IT, Stevens, Clerk Supe-
rlOr court ......................'..S lO,VJ
COMMISSIONERS IN LUNACY.
Paid Commissioners appointed
Oy Court to examine and re-
port upon mental condition Of
persons alleged to be insane...S 90 90
Total amount of Disbursements
by the County Commissioners
on their Warrants from No. ]
to No. 47iS inclusive, Series X. s271,350 10
The following Disbursements were made
by the County Treasurer from the Gen-
eral County Fund, to wit:
Interest on County
Bonus ...,...........s..S J,FU w
Taxes on Loans ......... S93 ~
County Institute ....... 200 90
City Institute .,......... 200 90
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-09
ADVERTISING
NEW ADDITION TO COURT HOUSE.

Paid for publishing annual state
ment of County Commissioners
and other advertising ...........s 1901 30
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-09
The Last stroke.

The new Cuban melodrama, "The
Last Stroke" Jacob Lifts successful
reflex of life and love in Cuba during
the present bitter fight for freedom,
will be seen at the Academy of Music
for three nights and usual matinees,
starting Thursday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-09
The Prisoner of Zenda.

Anthony Hopes beautiful story. ''The
Prisoner of Zenda," will be presented
at the Lyceum. Thursday evening.
The company, which is one of Daniel
Frohman's from the Lyceum theatre,
New York, is said to be thoroughly
capable. OF all theatrical managers,
Daniel Frohman is regarded by the
public as one who never misrepresents
his attractions. The actor who as
sumes the leading part in this play has
a trying role. Howard Gould, who so
successfully filled the role last season.
will again be seen in 1t this year. The
other members of the company are
adequate, many of them filling old and
favorite roles. The scenery, as in all
of Mr.. Frohman's productions, is
sumptuous, and no detail which might
lend to the effectiveness of the pres
entation will be omitted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-09
DISBURSEMENTS.
Receipts in Excess of Disburse-
ASSESSMENTS

Paid Assessors for making state
and County Assessments, maxi
ing Duplicates School Copies,
Judgements, etc. ................ $1O,.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-09
Al the Lind en-.

Lawyer Detective" which had its
FIRST production at the Linden Monday
evening. is a comedy Of more than
usual merit. 1t is full OF just such dry
humor as made Bill Nye famous. Last
evenings audience, while not large,
was appreciative, and seemed to en-
Joy the dry humor of Peter Grump
immensely. Miss Parker. Miss Carlysle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-09

Transfer from County
Fund to Sinking Fund
for the redemption of
County Bonds .,..,.,,. 10000 90
Commission charged by
County Treasurer 12,bS9 l3 m -, .,
Total amount disbursed from
County and Bridge Funds for oo- n.
year 1897 ...........................S .S3ll,Ooi o.
STATE TAX ACCOUNT.
Valuation OF Money at Interest, ..
Bonds, Mortgages, Judgments,
assessed in LaCka. County for
the year 1897 subject to "A 4-mill
tax for state purposes, and re- .,
ported to Board of Revenue
Commissioners; valuation, -
S. $40. .994. amount OF tax .....$ % 563 81
From which deduct County
Treasurer's Commission 20 66
Total amount of State Tax......$ 1888 "a
Upon payment of the above
amount to State Treasurer,
Lackawanna County will be
entitled to q rebate amount -
ing TO ............,..'...s..'.'' lo,iOd 20