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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-18
FLEMISH WINS A VICTORY.
End of Long Struggle for the Rec
ognition of the Language in Bel

By the national census of 1890 in
Belgium there were a that time 2,I44,-
271 inhabitants speaking the Flemish
language, and that language only.
There were 2,4S5,072 inhabitants of Bel
gium who spoke only the French Ian
guage. There were 700,99 inhabitants
who spoke both French and Flemish,
2,2O6 inhabitants who spoke German
only, $3.50 inhabitants who spoke
French and German, 7,02S inhabitants
who spoke Flemish and German. &c.
1S5 who spoke Flemish, French and
German, and 4,972 who did not speak
any of the three. The last were presu-
mably foreigners, though the number
of foreigners in Belgium has never been
large, despite the country's close prox-
unity to England, France and Ger
many and it's close business relations
with the first. The Flemish inhabi-
tants of Belgium, who, while not num-
bering so many as all the other inha-
bitants combined, are the largest ele-
ment of the population, have for a
number of years been protesting
against what they consider the dis
elimination against them in the accep-
tance of French as the official Ian
SudBG OIL belSlull. 10y al ldillly VI
Belgium is French; the capital, Brus-
sells, is a city where French is gener-
ally spoken, and nearly all the public
business of the country has been con-
Quoted in that language, without such
recognition of Flemish as those who
speak it think it is entitled to. There
has, in consequence, been long agita-
ton for the recognition of Flemish, an
agitation carried on under difficulties
for until few years ago, Belgium had
a limited suffrage and the Flemish in
habitants of the country, most nu-
merous in the rural districts, have been
generally outvoted by the French
speaking residents of the large cities
The Flemish people possess many Of
the dogged characteristics which have
been marked in their neighbors, the
Dutch, and when, a few years ago,
the suffrage was extended in Belgium,
they deemed their opportunity for rec
ognition to be at hand.
Recently. as a result of this long con-
troversy, Flemings have at last forced
the Belgian senate, reorganized under
the amended national constitution of
1898, to give equal rights to their Ian
guage. When the Belgian kingdom
was created, many people predicted
that France would ultimately annex
Belgium. The increase of Teutonic
prestige, coupled with the great an
nual increase OF the Flemish popula-
ton, has pushed the French element
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-18
FACTORYVILLE.

The Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western railroad has instructed it's
trainmen, when they call out the name
of a station hereafter. to add, land
don't forget your parcels"
Tomorrow the majority of our in
habitants will take in the grangers'
picnic at Lake Carey.
Charles Hunt took his Sunday school
class over to the Susquehanna river
for days outing. last Tuesday. They
camped out on the river bank in tents
Tuesday night and Wednesday the day
was spent principally in fishing. We'd
nesday evening the return trip was
made, and the entire trip was enjoyed
very much, and every member of the
class feels very grateful for having
such a generous teacher.
A class of the Baptist Sunday school
picnicked in Gardners grove on Tues
day.
Mrs. George Snyder, of Nicholson, was
visiting relatives here yesterday
Miss Catheryn Stark is at her former
home, near East Lemon, for few days.
Mr. Halle Reynolds, while adjusting
a circular saw last Monday, accident
ally injured his sand but fortunately
did not lose any of his fingers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Watkins, of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-18
FIRST DAY OF Welded LIFE.
Michael Burnett and His Wife En-
counter Difficulties.

Yesterday morning Michael Burnett,
Of Simpson, started down the valley
for the purpose of taking unto himself
q wife. He met his love at Pittston
and proceeded to Wilkes Barre, where
they were married. When they alight-
ed from the o'clock train last even
ing Constable Neary served warrant
on Burnett which had been issued at
the instance of his sister, Mrs Michael
Snee. The warrant charged him with
having attempted to defraud her out
of 500 board bill. Burnett gave bail
for his appearance before Alderman
Jones this evening.
But his trouble had only commenced.
When he reached Salem avenue he met
Mr.. 'Snee, his brother-in-law, who pro-
ceeded to pummel him to the extent of
800 worth. The men were separated
before much damage had been done.
Thus far the bride had contented
herself by Offering sympathy, but at
this stage of the game she concluded
to become more actively engaged in
her "hubby's" defense. She did not
engage in the fisticuffs. but went to
Alderman Jones after a warrant for
the arrest of Snee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burnett will go to
housekeeping at Simpson at once.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-18

and the French language from their
former position. 1t is now proposed
not TO substitute Flemish for French
as the official language of Belgium, but
to accord Flemish a larger recognition
in court proceedings and in public an
nouncements, publishing the latter in
both languages. The Flemish inhabi-
tants have been helped in their agita-
tion by the fact that the city of Ant
werp has still an extensive Flemish
population and five newspapers pub
llshed in that language. There are, in
all Belgium, eighty newspapers pub
lished in the Flemish language and
abont twice as many published in
French.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-18
ARCHIBALD.

on Monday next st. Thomas congre-
cation will hold their annual excursion
to Farview. Elaborate preparations
have been made for a celebration of
the day. There will be many forms of
amusement and many things of inter-
est to make the occasion one of delight.
A first class caterer has been engaged
and It will be possible to get a good
meal at a reasonable sum. The annual
excursions of st. Thomas congrega-
ton have always been enjoyable and
this will be fully up to the standard
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-18
THAT BASE BALL SCHEDULE.
Several Games Arranged for the Car
nival at Alumni Park.

Inclement weather has interfered
with the base ball carnival proposed
FOR this week at Alumni park. How
ever, games have been arranged with
the local team as follows Friday,
Archibald; Saturday, Jessup; Monday,
EureEas. of Providence; Tuesday,
Honesdale.
Good sport is promised and the
cranks of old should demonstrate that
love of the national game has not en-
tirely died out in this city. O'Gara,
Cleary. of Olyphant. and a second
bascman from Bloomsbury will play
with the Carbondale team.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-18
YESTERDAY AT FARVIEW.

The Methodist Sunday schools of
Carbondale, Jermyn and IIonesdale
picnicked at Farview yesterday. Forty
cars went up from this side and thirty
from the other. The attendance was
about 1900 Among the diversions was
a base ball game between the "crack"
Honesdale team and High school club,
Of this city. in which the latter won by
q score of to 3.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-18
CARBONDALE.

THE Carbondals correspondence OF The
Tribune has been placed in the hands of
Mr.. c. r. Mum, Salem avenue and
Church street, to whom news items may
be addressed. All complaints as to ir-
regular delivery, etc. should be made to
Roberts e. Reynolds. news agents,l
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-04
FLORIDA NAVAL MILITIA.
state and National officials Reach an
Understanding.

Tallahassee, Fla, July 2.-After much
correspondence and veXatious delay, the
matter and manner of existing the Flor
Ida naval militia seems to be about set
tied In all their correspondence with the
navy department., Gov. Bloxham and Adjt.
Gen. Houstoun urged that Floridas men
be received as a battalion. Receiving no
definite information on this particular line,
and being notified that an inspecting officer
had been appointed for the naval militia,
Gen. Houstoun renewed his inquiry to the
department and the answer came to this
effect; Naval militia will be mustered into
service with the understanding that they
viii be subject to. serve on any duty and
in such numbers as may be desired Lieut..
Commander Cornwen will report to you
when he Is ready to make the examina-
tons
About this time Commander Fitzgerald,
at Tampa, informed Gen. Houstoun that
Cornwell was there, and had ordered him
to prepare his battalion for examination,
As this action was not in accordance with
II structions previously given out from the
department. and contrary to military US
ages, Gen. Houstoun al once directed Com
maE6er Fitzgerald not to prepare his bat
talon for examination until ordered TO do
so from state headquarters.
This brought a report from Commander
Ccrnwell, giving his Instructions in detail,
and an order was promptly issued by Gen.
HoUstoun, directing Commander Finger
aG 70 prepare his men for examination.
There is another important feature con-
nected with the naval militia of the several
states. 1t is said that, contrary to mill
taTY custom, orders have been sent from
the department direct to division officers,
cat sing confusion, expense and loss Of
time These orders were, of course, without
the sanction of state authorities and, as
none Of the men inspected and mustered
under said orders were in the service Of
their state, it follows that the government
viii not pay them for their time, and the
states cannot, since no orders had been
issued calling the naval militia into the
service of the state
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-04
wAYCRoss NEWS.
| Lieutenancy Observation-Disclosures
Other Matters.

Waycross, Ga, July S.-Hon. r. G..
Dickerson, Democratic nominee for state
senator from the Fifth district has de-
cllned the commission of first lieutenant
in the Third Georgia Regiment which was
rendered him recently by Coy. Atkinson.
He says he thinks he can best serve the
interests of his party by remaining at
home and make the race for senator. Mr..
Dickerson did not apply for the appoint
ment and was surprised to receive it,
though he appreciated the Governors re-
membrance.
The bicycle races tomorrow at the fair
grounds will be well attended Kinney and
Connery of Savannah will have charge
and they will no doubt make a success of
the event. The Fitzgerald band viii fur
nish music here tomorrow The baby
show viii be held in the Rifles Armory at
II O'Clock and at 1890, in the same place.
the beauty contest for young ladies' from
the country Will take place. S. Z. Miller
will be marshal of the day.
A meeting of South Georgia Camp No.
$40 United Confederate Veterans, will be
held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at
the court house, in accordance with a call
issued recently by Commander j. L.
Sweat. The arrangements for attending
the reunion at Atlanta viii be concluded
and all veterans are invited to meet
promptly.
The long-distance telephone line is being
extended to Douglas from Nichols, on the
Waycross Air Line. The line is being
built along the right-of-way of the Way
cross Air Line extension. Douglas viii
soon be communicating with Waycross,
Brunswick, Thomasville and Triton AID
intermediate points.
An entertainment was given Friday
evening by the Waycross Mandolin and
Guitar Club at the residence of Lieut. j.
H. Gillon. 1t was the initial social meet
ing of the club, and was a delightful sue
cess. The following programme was rem
dered: Instrumental solo, Miss Mamie
Beavers; song, Quartette; music, club s
| orchestra; song, quartette; recitation, Miss
Mamie Beavers; vocal solo, Miss Willie
Spottswood; recitation. Miss Florence
Wooten; music, orchestra; recitation, Miss
Della CaTswell.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-04
READY TO LEAVE CHIcKAMAUGA
Twenty Thousand Men Can Leave in
Two Days.

NO D&SN
Chickamauga National Park, July a.
This was another quiet Sunday at the
park
The sun poured down, but the presence
of a good breeze was a source Of great re-
lief from the heat.
The regiments spent the day quietly in
camp, except that some of the troops by
permission went up on the mountain.
Later in the afternoon an order came
from the war department. to Gen. Brooke
to designate 10000 men for immediate de-
parture to the South and at once there
was excitement and hustle IN the camp.
Gen. Brooke declined TO make public the
order. but it is understood
that he has selected the First
Division of the First Corps and two
brigades of the Second Division to be
composed of the following regiments:
First Brigade-First Kentucky, Third
Wisconsin. Fifth Illinois.
Second Brigade-Fourth Ohio, Third Ill
nois, Fourth Pennsylvania.
Third Brigade-Sixteenth Pennsylvania.
Second Wisconsin,, Third Kentucky.
Second Division:
First Brigade-Thirty-f first Michigan, One
Hundred and Sixtleth Indiana, First Geor-
STA.
Second Brlgade-sixth Ohio, One Hun
dred and FifDy-eighth Indiana, First West
Virginia.
The regiments of the first divisions were
inspected this evening, and are ready to
move.
They have been kept busy since the order
to prepare for the field came week ago,
getting rid of their excess equipment, and
clothing, and it viii require very little time
to break camp and depart.
In anticipation of this order the railroads
have been accommodating cars at this point
for a week. The sidngs and switch yards
of the Southern and the Western and At
lantic Railroads are crowded with Pull
man cars.
1t is stated tonight that there are thir-
ty trains of twenty cars each on the tracks
here ready to transport troops.
The regiments viii embark at Rossville
and itinggold to insure speedy Tdnspor-
talon, as was done when the reg ulars
were moved south, and il is thought by
the railroad authorities they can move
the 2G00t men in two days
1t is pT0erstood at this hour ttat three
regiments will move tomorrow morning.
The paymasters were scattered through
various regiments paying off the troops
as rapidly as possible. Quite a number of
regiments have received their pay and it
is probable that by Tuesday or Wednes-
day all the troops viii have been paid.
The amount being paid the regiments is
running up surprisingly high and it looks
as though 1t would average about $4,000
to the regiment.
Capt. Rockwell, chief ordnance officer,
and Col. Lee, chief quartermaster have
about completed the immense task as
signed to them of equipping and prepar-
ing the first corps for active service.
Col. Lee has distributed many wagons
and mules among the regiments of the
First Corps and has them now provided
for, having disposed of wagons and mules
by train loads during the lay few days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-04
GEORGIA BOYS READY TO MOVE.
First Regiment EIated at Prospects
of Going to SANTIAGO.


Chattanooga, Tenn, July S.-Again the
men of the First Georgia was put in high
spirits by the report tonight to the effect
that they would be moved to the front at
once.
They are included in the order issued for
a movement from the Park army, and
there was great hustle in the camp this
Afternoon.
The men have about gotten rid Of all I'M
necessary clothing and equipage.
It is reported tonight that they will
leave Tuesday.
Capt Moses Walton, Jr.,, to-day reported
as brigade quartermaster of the Second
Brigade; Second division, First corps, re-
lieving Quartermaster Coles of the First
Georgia, who has been acting in that ca
pacty for several weeks.
Private Morris Company B, was trans
ferred this afternoon to the signal corps
by an order of the war department
Contrary to expectations, the paymas-
tiers visited Battery b, artillery, Saturday
night and the men received their pay. The
officers of the battery have been invited to
attend a lawn party at the residence of
MIS-. u. p. Montague at her handsome res
idence tomorrow evening. The battery has
had some trouble in getting water for its
horses yesterday and to-day, but an addi-
tional dam has been built in the Chicka-
manga creek, and by going a little further
they can get plenty of water for the
stock.
The battery needs forty recruits to com
plete its rolls Favorable reports have been
received from the recruiting officers in Sa-
vannah, and full quota is expected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-04
STRIKE OF THE sTRREOTYPERs
Chicago Papers Not Likely to BE Is
sued Before Tomorrow.

Chicago Papers Not Likely to BE Is
sued Before Tomorrow.
Chicago, July 3.-The situation between
the striking stereotypers and the publish
ers of Chicago remains practically I'M
changed and probably no Chicago paper
win be published before Tuesday morn
ing at the earliest. The publishers held a
conference this morning. when it appear
ed that the number Of stereoptyers on the
way from various parts of the country
was very satisfactory. It was, however,
determined that no attempt 10 issue to-
morrow would besmade.
The publishers are confident that by
tomorrow evening they will be sufficient
ly well equipped to resume publication
Tuesday, but with the papers somewhat
reduced in size.
The publishers refuse absolutely to have
anything to do with the stereotypers' I'M
ion, declaring that none of its members
would be permitted to work in any of
their Offices again.
A special train from Milwaukee, over
the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Rail-
road, came in tonight, bringing extra edi-
tions of Milwaukee evening papers TO par
TALLY supply the demands of Chicago
readers. The run was made in one hour
and thirty-five minutes, nearly a mile a
minute and the papers were disposed Of
to eager citizens almost as soon as they
appeared on the streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-04
HnLP MANTEp-MALEs.


REGISTERED DRUG CLERK MUST
be strictly temperate ana well recommend
ed. Address Gentian, care News.
WANTED. A BUTLER, APPLY WITH
references, between 8 and II O'Clock, Mon
day morning, at POS Gwinnett street, east.
WANTED, TWO HUNDRED YOUNG
colored men for railroad work; must be
healthy and In good physical conditions;
good pay, steady work Address, stating
your age, Railroad, care News office.
WANTED, THREE MEN IN sAVAN-
nah and one man In each unoccupied town
in Georgia and adjoining states, to take
orders for mems made 10 order suits at
$3.50 to $500, mostly $3.50 TO 5000; pants
$50 to $500 $4,000 per month made by be-
ginners without experience. We furnish
fun line Of samples and all necessary
outfit For application and reference
blank and full particulars address Ameri-
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the Trade, Chicago, H.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-04
QUIET DAY AT TAMPA.
No Developments In the Georgia ana
Florida Camps.

Tampa, Fla, July 3.-Nothing occurred
of interest among the Georgia and Florl-
da troops to-day. The general routine
of exercises was depensed with, this being
Sunday.
This afternoon Private Tirey conducted
reigons exercises at the Second Georgia's
camp, lasting about an hour.
Several Of the officers took dinner with
their friends in the city ana In the even
ing Maj. Liggett, inspector of the divis-
ion, took supper with Col Browns men
as the guest of Adjt. Davis Freeman.
Private Wackey of the Third Ohio,
while out driving this morning, was
thrown from his buggy. resulting in dis
locating his hip. He was sent to the di-
vision hospital.
There will be no general drill or other
exercises by the Second Georgia's to-mor-
row on account of its being a national
holiday.
Al the camps of the Thlrty-second Mich
isan and the Third Ohio Regiment at Pal
metto Beach dress parades will occur in
the afternoon, after which the declara ton
of Independence will he read 10 these
commands. small batch OF recruits came
In to-day for the Second Georgia,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-04
1O60
MONSTER WILD CAT.
Killed Many Sheep Before He Was
Ragged.

Killed Many sheep Before He Was
Ragged.
Waycross, Ga, July I'D. C. Carmlch-
ael Of Manor district in this county,
brought a stuffed Wild cat, which he kill
ed last winter, to town yesterday The
cat was the largest ever seen in this sec
ton. He killed over fifty head of sheep
for Mr.. Carmichael. For several years
he was a terror in that neghborhood.
Children as they went to and from school
frequently talked about the cat and some
times they were afraid he would attack
them. Bad children were subdued when
they misbehaved at night by the mention
of him. People frequently heard the mon
ster screaming as he chased a sheep in
the night. Several attempts were made
by individuals to capture him and some
times a party of men would scouT the
woods but Mr.. Carmichael. who has kill
ed about a dozen wild cats, was the sue
cessful hunter A number of dogs We're
killed by the cat. When the creature Was
finally caught he made a fierce resistance
and several shots were fired before he fell.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-04
GEORGIA ROADS GOOD YEAR.
.,r,NIrR BUSINESS AND LARGELY
NJ INCREASED EARNINGS.

los r,pccted 10 BE the Best Year
.,,. uailronds Have Had for a Long
--....-The Earnings of Leading
lines Up TO the Third Week in
June.
S.,s, railroads or those in which
......rs are largely interested, this year
rule, in a decidedly more -four
"...... -,riition than last year. The vol
rasincss handled by them is con-
'.-.-.r larger and the result is seen in a
s.-.. increase in their gross earnings
W., Ian. to the third week in June
-,.-. their latest reports were obtained
-.,...-s nc present, too, are showing a
l.-,5.i tendency TO run ahead of this por-
,,,o Of last year and the outlook is that
ga, will prove one of the best years the
-.fro,l4 have had in some time Inc
.-,.r-s reported 50 far are as follows
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-04
Charity Agent WakeIce's Expert
ence with One of Them.


ence With One of Them.
Mr.. William L. Wakelee agent of the
Charitable Association has just met with
an experience in his dealings with appli-
cants for charity which shows to what
length some Of the professional class will
descend in order to get money.
Not long ago q woman called and relat-
ed pitiful story to him of her adverses
in Savannah, and said If she had one dol
lar, it would be enough in addition to
money she already had, to take her and
her child to relatives in South Carolina.
Since she seemed totally destitute, Mr..
Wakelee thought it a deserving case, and
gave her the money.
Within a few days after she left, he was
Informed the woman called on a gentle
man known for his liberality and stated
she had a dollar, but lacked another OF
having enough to pay her fare on the
boat, whereupon she got the second dol
lar.
Within a few days she again visited Mr..
Wakelee Her little boy died while she
was away she said, and money was need
ed for burial purposes, but her veracity
as indicated in the dollar transaction,
did not justify him in giving any help. a
day or two later he saw the same woman
on Whita ller street leading the child she
said had died This somewhat stunned Mr..
Wakelee, who could scarcely realize that
a mother would represent her child dead
to get money. 1t was a more dastardly
experience than he really contemplated on
taking his office.
To cap off all the woman preached him
later to get more money to go where she
had position"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-04
WASHINGTON IN WILKES.

Town Election HeId-Dispensary I'm
der Discussion.
Washington, Ca, July 3.-The election
TO decide whether the town should accept
the proposition OF the water works com
pany to furnish ten MIGRANTS in the public
street was held yesterday, and was unan-
imously in favor of the measure, only two
votes being cast against 1t.
one Of the most prominent barkeepers
of the town offers TO sign an affidavit to
the effect that ne Will go out of business
entirely, If the dspensary bill be
dropped. The prohibition election, If held
al all, will be called in thirty days. and
the dispensary bill must first be acted on
by the legislature so the two will not in
terfere with each other.