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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

London, May Elm the house Of par
lament, at the hotels, which are be-
ginning to be full of American tour
lists. at all the government offices and
particularly at the admiralty the bril-
liant defeat of the Spanish fleet by the
Asiatic fleet of the United States at
the battle of Manila was one great sub
ject talked of throughout the day.
The United States embassy was the
centre of interest for all London There
was continuous line of callers re-
questing information, the majority be-
ing Americans.
The United States ambassador, Col
onel John Hay, is overjoyed at this
demonstration of the prowess of the
American navy.
Remarking, concerning Commodore
Dewey, who is a personal friend of the
ambassador: TT is hard to imagine 50
quiet and amiable n gentleman con-
trolling a fiery navy battle. 1t is these
quiet, gentlemanly Americans. how
ever, who may be depended on to sur
prise the world when the opportunity
of making history comes in the line of
duty"
Lieutenant Colwell. the United States
naval attache declared the result was
merely what he expected
The hotel bulletins are surrounded
with enthusiastic Americans, many of
them displaying miniature flags at
their buttonholes
ADMIRATION OF BRITISH OFF,
GERS.
Many British naval officers have ex-
pressed the warmest admiration for the
work of the American fleet. In fact.
the preponderance of sentiment in the
British navy seems to be with the
Americans throughout, the officers Civ
ing many practical proofs of their par
tiality.
International courtesy. however. de-
barred the high officials from COM
menting on the result
All the information Obtainable here
concerning the Spanish force of auxil-
lary cruisers, in regard to which vague
reports have emanated from Madrid,
tends to show that it has been over
estimated. The best two ships, the CO.
lumbia and the Normannia, formerly
of the Hamburg American line, are yet
unarmed, and 1t is believed they will
be unable to secure armament.
The chief factor of the remainder of
the Spanish force of auxiliary cruisers
consist in the six steamers belonging
to the Barcelona trans Atlantic Steam
ship company. They are fairly armed,
but they have been scattered. Two of
them are with the Cape Verde squad
ron, as transports, one is conveying
the torpedo fiotilla; another, it is said,
is at Santiago de Cuba, and two are
at Cadiz.
The Evening Standard, commenting
on the American victory, says:
Every one will hope this prompt
and decisive blow to the Spanish forces
will lead to an early termination of
hostilities, a hope which has been en-
couraged by the remarkable language
of Senior Silvela in the cortes, when
he declared the Cuban problem is re-
duced- TO a question of honor for Span
ish arms"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
County Commissioners Sentenced.

louisville, May 2-The county commits
sIoners, Frank Rentz and John p, Mar
tin, We're today sentenced by Judge Bach-
tel at Pottsville to pay the costs and a
hne OF $3.50 each for misdemeanor In Of
nee Their colleague, Charles +. Allen,
Is too i'll to leave his home at Tamaqud,
consequently his sentence is suspended.
Commissioner Charles Meyers. who was
also convicted of misdeneanor in office,
received the same sentence together with
removal from office
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

valuable ornaments were lost. Ladies,
In their wild attempts to escape from
fancied danger, left furs, bonnets,
wraps and jewelry. These were
trampled under foot and many valu-
ables lost or stolen.
Madame Melba tainted on the stage.
The fire department building was de-
stroyed; also the st. Georges Stables.
The damage to the theater was slight.
Total loss, $4,000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
ROCHESTER,.
*Knight out, hit with battcd ball.

Tknight out hit with battCd ball.
Wilkes Barre ....1 0 x Z
Rochester ........0 0 ? 0 D 0 o. 4
Earned runs--Wilkes- Barre, 4; Roches-
ter 2 First on Wilkes Barre, 81;
Rochester, ?. Left on bases-Wilkes-
Barre, Z; Rochester, G. Three-base hit
-Coakley. Two-basc hits-Coakley, Min
nehan Massey, Ycrkes, 2; Eagan First
on balls-Of Coakley, d; off Yerkes, g.
Struck out-By Coakley, Yerkes and Wal
ters. Double plays-Atherton to Goeckel
Hit by pitcher--Bonner. Sacrifice hits
Halligan, Gonding. Umpire-O'Neill Time
Of game-1.40.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
MELBA FAlNTS IN A PANIC.
Fire Alarm in "A Theatre Where She
Was Singing.

San Francisco, Cal, May 2.-Toward
the close Of the operate performance
by Madame Melba in the California
theater last night, the bursting of a
steam pipe in the adjoining building.
occupied as the headquarters Of the
fire department, caused a quick fire.
The old wooden building was sOon IN 2
blaze, and the people in the crowded
theater, seeing through the windows
the reflection Of the flames, disregard
ed the reassuring statements of the
management and attempted to rush
from the building.
A panic followed, in which many wo-
men tainted, but none was seriously
injured. The audience was largely
~omOosad ~ society psnnle. and many
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
Officers of EImIra and MiIIiamspcrt

Philadelphia, May 2--The annual cleo
ton for officers OF the Elmira and Will
Transport RailrCad company was held here
today and suited as follows President.
Thomas Nelson; managers, William Reid
Fisher, Lewis p. Geger William ID. Neil
son, Murray Gorgas, George NJ Divel,
Thomas Mexican, jr
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
HAVANA WILL BE
THE NEXT POINT
Guns OF Our Fleet May Be Turned on
Its Forts Soon.

THE VESSELS CONCENTRATED OFF
MoRRo CASTLE - REAR-ADMIRAL
SAMPSON SUMMONS COMMANDERS
TO A CoNFERENCE-THoUGHT TO
INDICATE PREPARATION FOR AC-
TIoN-A HEAVY GALE PRECLUDEs
IMMEDIATE OPERATION.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
Remembered the Maine.

Chicago, May 2.-There was no happier
man in Chicago today than Boatswain
# j. Larkin, survivor of the Maine.
They remembered the Maine" he said
jubilantly, "They remembered the Maine.
l wish | could have been there myself"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
WRIihnII,s SucceSsor

Washington, May 2.--The Democratic
steering committee of the senate today
ueclueu upon Senator Chiffon as the sue
cessor of Senator Walthall as a memncr
OF the senate finance committee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
MADRID IS In A
STATE OF TURMOIL
Military Patrols Have Already Ap-
pearsd In the Puerto del Sol.

THE MEASURE HAS BEEN TAKEN
ON ACCOUNT OF THE ATTITUDE
OF CERTAIN POLITICAL PARTIES.
COMMODORE DEwEYs uLTIMAruM
is CONSIDERED AND A STATE OF
SIEGE HAS BEEN DECLARED.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
BASE BALL.
EASTERN LEAGUE.
wilkes Barre Defeats Rochester.

Wilkes-Barre, May 2. - Wilkes-Barre
won from Rochester today by timely bat
ting. The errors made by the visitors
were costly and they We're unable to nit
Coakley when hits were needed. Score:
Will ES- -RARRE
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
ATLANTIC LEAGUE.

At Norfolk-Norfolk, 3; Reading, /.
At Hartford-Paterson, Il; Hartford, @
At Richmond-Richm 8; Allentown,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
PennsyIyania Dividend

Philadelphia, May 2.-The Pennsylvania
railroad today declared it's regular semi
annual dividend of 2l2 per cent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
CARPETS. WALL PAPERS.

Some one has said, "Style is the
dress Of thought. Do you realize
when one visits your home how
the furnishings tell the character Of
the occupant? In one home you
will find ordinary inolfenSive styles.
that's the "thoughleSS" buyer. In
another hideous colors and won
derful designs. That's the "care-
less" buyer. In another dainty,
graceful designs, harmonious COL
orS, the work Of artistic people.
Which will you choose2
We Are Headquarters for New,
Novel, Artistic Carpets and Dra-
peries, Exclusive, Choice, Pri.
yate Designs in Wall Papers and
Interior Decorations
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
AMERICANS In
LONDON REJOICE
The Defeat Of Spanish Fleet the Topic
Of Conversation.

BRITISH NAVAL OFFICERS EMPRESS
THEIR WARMEsT ADMIRATION
FOR THE WORK OF THE AMERI-
CAN SQUADRON AT MANILA.
UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR col.
JOHN HAY OVERLOOKED AT THE
RESULT 49, COMMENTS OF THE
PRESS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

Third national BANK
OF SCRANTON.

Special Attention Given to Busi.
ness and Personal Accounts.
Liberal Accommo odations Ex.
tended According to Balances and
Responsibility.
3Per Cent. Interest Allowed on
Interest Deposits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

At Brooklyn R.HE
Philadelphia o,......1 11141O0 0-915 l
Brooklyn ...........3 0 0 0 l 0 ) 10 l3 s
Batteries -- Donohue and Mcfarland !;
Dunn, Yeager and Grim. Umpires-Lylc lch
and Connolly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
VIM. CONNELh President.
HENRY BELIN, Jr.. Vice Pres.
WILLIAM II. PECK, Cashier

The vault OF this bank Is pro-
tected by Holmes Electric Pro-
tective System.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

Batteries-Ehret and Wilson, Thorn
ton, Isbeli and Donohue Umpires--Cush-
man and Heydler.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
A Case of Memory.

The serenader stopped beneath the win
dow. He unsiung his guitar and touched its
strings softly and lovingly. Then he looked
about the dark shadows of the garden and
along the line of fence that marked the
street end of the handsome premises.
Nothing was in sight.
Looking again at the window, the youth
ran his fingers swiftly across the strings,
and then, lifting up bis head and opening his
mouth until the moonlight glittered on his
teeth, he began in a shrill tenor:
ooh, don't you remember"
e But he got no further.
The window above suddenly opened and
a large, heavily-framed engraving of the
and fell squarely on the singers head.
''Oh, we remember all right" shouted a
hoarse voice from above.
And the startled singer gathered himself
together and sadly and painfully went his
way.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
CRUELTY OF INSURGENTS.
Camp are Brutslly Macheted-Prampt
Action by Gen. Shafter.

BEFORE SANTIAGO, July 1o.-One Sc
cret of the determination of the Span
ish soldiery in Santiago to fight to
death was the belief which prevailed
generally among them that prisoners
taken by the Americans would be put
to the sword. It is now known that
after the fall of FL Caney on July 1
the Spanish soldiers who escaped
along the foothills marched directly
into Gen. Garcia's men. posted to the
north of Santiago. They fought des-
perately, but were shown no mercy
by the Cubans, and were macheted
to the last man. Gen. Delrine, who
was in command. was brutality
mutilated- The knowledge of this
massacre found its way into
Santiago and prompted the Spanish
resolution to die rather than surrender.
After the fall of Ell Caney the Cubans
sacked the town. Information of the
two outrages was promptly sent to
Gen. Shafter, who issued orders that
any Cuban found rifiing the bodies OF
dead or wounded Spaniards would be
promptly dealt with. To prevent the
possibility of Cubans p1undering San.
tiago when it capitu1ates, it has been
decided to forbid the Cubans entering
the town
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
A YOUTHFUL REASONER.
He Applies His study of Natural His
tory to the Solution of a Sch
entific Problem.

Johnny" exclaimed Mr.. Blykins, what
are you doing?"
Thinking, sir.
Glow dare you waste your time thinking,
when you ought to be studying your les
SOM"
81 was thinking about my lesson"
@'What book are you engaged in perusing
at this time:'' inquired the old gentleman.
Natural history"
"Ah, a very useful and interesting study.
1t broadens the ideas and assists in taking
the mind from the customary cares of life
without the danger of Generalization which
sometimes attends frivolous forms of diver
sion.'
Yes, SIR
Glow far along have you proceeded in
the study of natural historys''
I'm learning about amphibious animals
now"
"And a highly interesting branch of the
animal kingdom. Can you name an am
phibious animal one with which We are
all familiar" And Mr.. Blyllins folded his
hands before him and gazed at his son with
look of wise expectancy.
81 think so. Is man an animal?"
In the scientific sense, yes"
"And an amphibious animal is one that
consumes both air and water?"
''Yes.'
''Then man is one. IF he weren't. what
would be the use of having any soda foun-
tains?'-Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
THIRTEEN STORM VICTIMS.
Steelviile, Mo, Almost Totally Destroyed
by Waterspout, Attended with an
Appalling Loss of Life

CUBA, Mo-, July 10.-A courier from
Steelevil1e, the county seat of Craw-
ford county, brought the terrible news
that the town had almost been wiped
out by waterspout early yesterday
morning. The bodies of ID of the VIC
Tins have already been recovered. The
dead are:
Mrs Lou Tucker and babe St Louis: daugh-
ter of Charles Abrahams, St Louis; Mrs John
Woods and two children, Steelville; Mrs
James Taft and three children. NSteelville;
Mrs William LeSough, Steelville; Luther
Slough, Steelville; negro unknown, Midland
As soon as the news was received a
relief party started for the stricken
town. The town was in ruins. Few
buildings were left standing, and
groans of anguish were heard on all
sides as searchers sought for loved
ones among the debris. The water
spout occurred outside the town, but
swelled Yadkin creek. which came
down in a mighty and destructive
flood, sweeping all before it. Thirteen
bodies had been recovered, but it is
thought more have persisted. Steel
vile was a town of 1000 inhabitants,
situated on the Salem branch of the
Frisco railroad, and is the county seat
of Crawford county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
The Adirondack Mountains.

The heart of this wonderful region of
mountains, lakes, and streams is traversed
by the New York Central & Hudson River
Railroad, and to more fully inform the pub
lie regarding its beauties and easy means of
access the Passenger Department has issued
book entitled I'm the Adirondack Noun
tains,' describing in detail each resort, and
containing also large map in colors giving
list of hotels, camps, lakes, etc, together
with their location; it has also issued large
folder, with map, entitled, 1.-The Adirondack
Mountains and How to Reach Them" Civ
ing complete information regarding stage
lines, steamers, hotels, etc.
A copy of the book will be sent to any ad-
dress on receipt of two 2-cent stamps, or the
folder for one 2-cent stamp, by GEORGE H.
DANIELS, General Passenger Agent, Grand
Central Station, New York
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
TELEGRAPHIC sREvITiEs.

Plaudit, the great three-year-old race
horse, was sold in New York to Sidney
Paget for SIS, 900.
The ST Joseph (Mo-) city council has
passed an ordinance imposing a tax of
$500 on trading check concerns
At Milan, Mo-, the democrats of the
Twelfth judicial district nominated
John P Butler for judge after taking
$50 ballots
Albert Davis. aged Is. son of we'll
known resident of St Joseph, Mo-,
was fatally crushed by a Rock Island
work train.
At Chanute.. Kan, Byron Cushman,
OF Humboldt, was shot and killed by
Stephen Bells. whom Cushman had
reprimanded for an alleged insult Of
fered to some young girls
At the instance of the Kansas City
(Mo.) transportation bureau, Maj Will
liam Warner. United States district
attorney. will bring suit TO compel ex-
press companies to accept shipments
without payment by the shipper OF the
revenue tax
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
Poor Are Diving in the streets.

KINGSTON, Jamaica. July 1O.-The
British cruiser Talbot, which left Ha-
vana July 5, arrived at Port Royal yes
terday with % passengers, among
them Alexander Gollan, British con-
sui general at Havana. and Mr.. Hig-
gins, of the British consulate the:e.
Mr.. Higgins said: 1.-The city of Ha-
vana is quiet The well-to-do inhab-
itants are subsisting tolerably, but
the poor are dying of starvation in the
streets. There are many sights of ter
rible misery. The barracks are filed
to overlooking with starving women
and children"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
AFRAID TO SURRENDER.
Sraniards at Guantanamo Are Starving
but VIII Not Give Up for Fear OF Be
ing Murdered by Americans.

GUANTANAMO BAY, July lO.-A Span
Ish soldier, terribly emaciated and so
weak that he could hardly walk, was
picked up by men from the United
States gunboat Annapolis at point
near the entrance to the upper bay.
He had no rifle, for he was too weak
to carry it. According to his story
there are many Spanish soldiers in
Guantanamo in the same condition of
starvation. He says there is abso-
lutely nothing to eat there, but that
the Spaniards are daily told that if
they surrender to the Americans they
are sure to be murdered.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
STEAMER ON FIRE.
Fhe Clyde Liner Delaware Abandoned on
Barnegat, n. j., by the Passengers
and Crew.

New YORK. July 10.-The Clyde line
steamer Delaware from New York to
Charleston and Jacksonville, was
abandoned off Barnegat, n. J.. at
1880 o'clock last night. the steamer at
the time being on fire. The passengers
and crew left the burning vessel in
boats and on life-rafts. There were
20 persons in all and they were rescued
bv the members of the Cedar Creek
iife-saving station, with the aid of
the fishing smack s NJ. Miller. All
the passengers were transferred to the
steam yacht Ocean King and the cap
tain and II of the crew of the Inflated
steamer were landed at Barnegat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
After the Pittsburs s. Gulf.

TExARKANA, ARK. July 1O.-Attornev
General Crane, of Texas. has filed suit
in the district court of Bowie county,
Tex, asking for the forfeiture of the
charter of the Kansas City, Pittsburg
& CUFF railroad. This action is based
on requirements that the company
maintain its general offices in the state
of Texas. The penalty asked for is
5000. 600 damages. besides an additional
damage of So, 900 per day following the
fling of the suit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
Work on the North g South Railroad.

MARSHALL, Mo-, July ia letter
from Col. A. L. Strang says that as
soon as a few corrections can be made
in the right way Of the proposed North
& South railroad the work of con-
struction will commence. The road
will run from Sedalia to Miami. via
Marshall. distance of 80 miles. An
effort will be made to complete the
road by January L The final survey
is now being made
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
OPEN LETTERS FROM
Jennie e. Green and Mrs. Harry
Hardy.

JENNIE E. GREEN, Denmark, Iowa,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
So had been sick at my monthly
periods for seven years, and tried
almost everything / ever heard of, but
without any benefit Was troubled
with backache, headache, pains in the
shoulders and dizziness. Through my
mother 1 was induced to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
it has done me so much good. I am
now sound and we'll"
Mrs. HARRY HARDY, Riverside, Iowa,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham the story OF
her struggle with serious ovarian troy
BILE, and the benefit she received from
the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound This Is her letter:
How thankful am that took
your medicine. I was troubled for
two years with Inflammation of the
womb and ovaries, womb was also very
low. i was in constant misery. had
heart trouble, was short Of breath and
could not walk five blocks to save nv
life Suffered very much with NV
back, had headache all the time, was
nervous, transformations were irregular
and painful, had q bad discharge and
was troubled with bloating. was q
perfect wreck Had doctored and
taken local treatments, but still wasuo
better. was advised by one of NV
neighbors to write to you. L have now
finished the second bottle of Mrs. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and am
better in every way. am able to do
all my own work and can walk nearly
mile without fatigue; something I
had not been able to do for over two
years Your medicine has done me-
more good than all the Doctors
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

MARYvLLE, Mo-, July g10.-Three
miles from here the water from the
swollen Nodaway river surrounded the
house of James Nolan, a farmer, and
Mrs Nolan and her mother, Mrs
Phoebe Joslyn, were drowned Nolan
made an heroic effort to rescue them,
but they were caught in barbed wire
fence and he was swept away and
lodged in a tree.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

James Albright, convicted of MUIR
dering County Attorney Elliott at
Charleston. Mississippi county. Mo-,
was hanged Saturday, Gov Stephens
refusing to interfere in his behalf
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
Have You a Son, brother,

Husband or Lover in the Army OF Navye
Mail him TO-DAY a 25c package of Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet All who
march, walk or stand need it. It cures ach-
ing, tired, sore, swollen, sweating feet, and
makes hot, tight or new shoes easy. Feet
can't Blister, get Sore or Callous where
Aliens Foot-Ease is used. 10000 testi-
monials. All druggists and shoe stores sell
it, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address ALLEN
S. Olmstead, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
Ready to Correct AN Errors.

Old Skinflint (grufly) -Fifteen dollars for
those opera glasses? / can'tsee it, sir.
Optician (blandly)-Perhaps I should first
fit you with a pair of my SIS gold spectacles.
Jewellers Weekly,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14
GENERAL NEWS

ADMIRAL SAMPSON te1egraphed that
about midnight on the 9th the Reina
Mercedes tried to sneak out of the
harbor of Santiago. but the Massachu-
sets and Texas opened fire on her and
she was Sunk.
IT was reported at Key West, Fla,
that the Spanish warship Alfonso XII
attempted to run the blockade out of
Havana and was destroyed by an
American cruiser.
ABOUT 90 business places were re
Gently destroyed by fire at Rogers.
Tex.
BOB BLANKS, the negro who assault
ed Tennie Bailey, 14-year-old white
girl, at Mayfeld. KY. several months
ago. and who was captured at Cairo.
Ill. arrived at Mayfield the other aft
ernoon guarded by a company of 80
infuriated citizens met the train and
intense exeissment was created.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

Freedom Assured Them.
ClancylCasey?
Casey-Yis
Don't yez wish thot Oireland belonged
to Shpain ?'-Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-14

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