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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-05

..=Adrnira1 Sampson's cablegram only gave the name of Con- stFuctor Hobson, but it is as stunned that the others may have been the regular crew of the Merrimac.
 As soon as the names are re- ceived, together with fuller de tails, Congress will pass a resolu- tion of, thanks and will authorize medals to be struck by the Phil adelphia Mint in recognition of the bravery of each of the eight men. It Is understood that Rep resentative Boutelle, chairman of the House Naval Affairs Com n1ittee, will present the resolu- ton on Monday, if by that time fuller details have been received from an official source.
 Admiral Sampson's brief cable reports stated that the flag of truce was sent by Cervera in recognition of the bravery of the eight men. It is certain, then, that although they are held as prisoners of war, they are in no danger. The request of Admiral Sampson that they be exchanged for the Spanish prisoners of war at Atlanta, was, 1t is believed, based on an understanding of this kind between the truce parties.
 Tn the absence of detailed in formation 1t is impossible for ex- perts to form a correct idea of the efficacy of the blockade formed by the Merrimac's wreck. They were this afternoon without def nite information as to the where abouts of the wreck. The hydro graphic charts published by the Navy Department show the mar rowest as we'll as shallowest point to be between Estrella and Can ones Points, where the navigable channel seems to be less than a sixteenth of a mile in width, while there are but five fathoms (thirty feet) of water.
 If the land batteries have been reduced by this time our war ships will be able to harass the Spaniards should they attempt to clear away the debris, but if, as stated in press dispatches re- eeived to-day, the forts have not all been silenced, it may be possi- :ble for the Spaniards to blow up the wreck and clear the channel. =. It IS assumed that the vessels cargo of coal had been removed and iron and stone substituted. In this case, War Department engineers say the work of clear ing the channel will be almost i'm possible. At any rate it would consume several days, in the face of the fire from our squadron. By that time 1t is believed the forts will have been demolished.
 ;. The news that our transports conveying troops from Mobile are under way indicates that the entire expedition has either
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-05

President Mckinley to-day re- ceived reliable information that the so-called reserve squadron"
 Of Spain was still anchored at Cadiz. It could not possibly
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-05

cross in less than ten days. By this time all will be over, and operations will probably have commenced at San Juan, Porto Rico.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-05

Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn stated to-day that the second expedition to the Philip pines will sail not later than next "Wednesday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-05
CERVERA IS
 NOW BEYOND
 ALL HOPE
American Siege Guns Will Batter His Ships
 to Pieces.
CALL OFFICE, RIGGS HOUSE,
 WASHINGTON, JUNE 4.

"* The brave deed of Constructor HObsOn and seven men of the Merrimac is the talk of Washington tonight. Naval officers de- clare that this feat will rank as one of the most daring and brilliant episodes in naval history.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24

Nart,nioue and TO innumerable other points.
CLASSIFIED, the companies cover from new
York to Great Britain, to Greece 10
Scotland, to Wales to Germany. TO FRANCE
to the Netherlands. to Belgium. to ports
In the Baltic Sea, to Portugal, to SPAIN TO al
Mediterranean ports Of Importance; to emma
and Japan to Africa, to Red Sea ports, 10 the
East Indies to South America, to Central Amer
lea and to the West Indies Combined they rep
resent stock capital Of nearly Sloo'oVo'oVV'
The great passenger steamers are one OF the III
posing sights of the city; but even more SO are
the vessels for freight In addition. there are
the coastwise steamers that ply from the Jul
norts and coast cities, from New-England to
Florida, and the graceful So nd steamers whioh
are crowded during the summer months with
passengers to and from the cities along the Coh-
necticut shore Of Long Island Sound. Many OF
%hese steamers rival the express trains In their
speed. Steamers like the Puritan and Priscilla
are lavish in their appointments and complete
In their practical details 1t would be Impossible
70 give any accurate idea OF the thousands OF
eoasting vessels, schooners, etc, that perform
mod service in their special line Of activity The
tugboats form a feet of large proportions ana
render an ircalculable service in towing or seek
ing a tow, bringing in barges. aiding IN the
Eight OF a feet of barges and in many other
ways.
Still another important factor in the maritime
interests of New-York City are the excursion
steamers running IN all directions during the
hummer months. In busy season 1t is not un-
usual for one Of them to handle from ooVo 10
10000 people In single day between the city
and Coney Island, Staten Island. South beacn'
ar any other of the numerous resorts outside the
eity. Sometimes they engage to carry parry
NJ ZOO or more for a days pleasure trip, max,
ing no landings ut ALL and often they are USED
ky charitable persons to lrovide iresn ar anu
recreation for the mites OF humanity from uhe
darker side of New York. These boats make IRE
n the city endurable during the not summer
eca son and there is nothing like summer
evening ride down the bay and around Ola for,
HsnniIfon at the Narrows, to Coney lsiah1 anu
hack to nut new life into the heart ana neaa-
tired man A large majority OF the steam yacnts
Of the limited States are controiled from the a.
lantic seaboard. Many are owned IN New iolE
CITY and the largest boats in commission oe e,,
to members of the New-York Iacnt Ciup;
The prominent part played in the nava,
onerations of the late war with SPAN oy seve Ia
~ these nrivate yachts speaks volumes 1or the
Htgh character of their construction anu SEA
roine qualities. Several OF these ui1,i,n .in
varships rendered valuable service IN Hou,n III
eaters while many performed an equay Nau,-
shle service in patrolling the waters Oh Ne
work Raw and other harbors OF large se"po''
cities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24
DEMENT'S ESTABLISHMENTS.

been feature Of the eating life of the town. The Su
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24
CREDITS AND WAREHOUSES;.
co,,u,ss,oN.HoUsEs HANDLE THE BULK
OF EXPORT TRADE-THEY ARE WILLING
TO ASSUME RISKS WHICH THE
MANUFACTURERS ARE NOT.


=, ceiling goods to the South and Centrai
American countries there has been great uii
ference in methods as between the American
and the English and German mahuiac'u'e''
The question Of long credits mas oeen TIC "N
cause of this In England and oerniahy INC
~.to. for money are exceedingly low while in
this country they are hgh-that u.s. 50 iai do ''e
...nufacturor IS concerned. Spectators are the
only ones in the United States VINO are ap'e u
borrow money at 2, 21h and other low rates.
When the manufacturer wants II LOT 'he ies'.-
mate purpose of his business he finds that ne
hos 20 nut IN good price for it. For this rea-
.on he is placed at a great disadvantage IN COM
petition for the trade above mentioned
The foreign manufacturer who enters the heio
-, oxnor, trade where long credits are required
goes to the banker and secures loan al ABOUT
Q nor cent. With his working capital ne is apie
a. axtend long-term credits, while the money
,>orrowed from the banks takes the place OF the
..r,ta, which has now been transferred to an
nther use Then again. the English and Ger
mana have established banking connections all
.y.r the world. and their merchants are given
an added facility for doing business through
them.
The manufacturer of the United States is In
a.. hands of the commission houses. This does
mot mean that the commissioner houses are taking
undue advantage Of the manufacturers II
means simply that the commission houses are
willing to take the risk OF selling the goods on
long credits and the manufacturers are not II
the manufacturers are willing to pay big
,rofi, 20 the commission houses for doing bust
ness which they themselves might do, 1t Is no
ones business but their own 1t is said by those
who have made a study Of the subject that in
the ever-increasng export trade OF the country
the middlemen will be the ones to grow rich and
prosper.
AS a means Of spreading the name and fame
Of American made goods there has been ten
dency in the direction of sample warehouses,
several of which have been established in for
eign cities. The system apparently meets with
the approval of the manufacturers. II reports be
true The warehouse Of the National Associa-
ton of Manufacturers at Caracas, venezuela,
may be cited as example. similar project
Is on foot for the establishment OF showrooms
In Paris during the coming Exposition. Last
summer a Frenchman interested in the enter
prise visited this country, and, 1t Is SAID, met
with much encouragement. From other centres
of Europe the news is OF tanned that plans are
making for exploiting American manufactures
by means of the sample warehouse and syndi-
gate commission-houses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24
GROWTH OF EXPORT TRADE.
STATISTICAL COMPARISON OPENS THU
EYES OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS
TO THE GREAT STRIDES MADE
IN FOREIGN SALES.

In considering the subject of American export
trade statistics reveal in a most emphatic way
the great strides which this country has been
making. And OF all the principal seaporus
Greater New-York looms up in the foremost
place by reason OF the Importance OF Its COM
MERGE For the year ending June 30. 1898, the
imports of the country were $61G,050.654. and the
exports $1,231 .4S2. $50. leaving balance In
favor of exports Of $615. 431.67G. This was
record breaker In 1893. the panic year. the
balance was in favor Of imports by $lS 80, IZS.
In 1894 this condition was reversed. ana
balance in favor Of exports was shown OF Vs.
14J $50. This sum was the largest export pai-
ance ever shown up to that time. 1t was ex-
ceeded in 1891 when the returns showed the
country to be a creditor to the amount OF $lSo6.-
2G3 IA. The statistics for 1893 show the re-
markable degree to which all other records are
cast in the shade. For the nine months ending
October |. 1898 the total exports from Atanuc
ports alone amounted to SG33, 432,3GG, as against
S545 0I40l6 for the same period OF 1897. ana
1886 260 CS2 In 1896 OF this commerce there was,
for the nine months of 1898. 1914 12t 491 shipped
from New-York, as against SOS, 1881 1856 in 1897
and S271 49,, 5SS in 1896. The constantly grow
ing foreign trade is shown by comparison OK
the commerce of the last three years. and this
in spite of the war with Spain. which for time
threatened to interfere with commerce on the
seas The articles printed here are selected as
showing the general character which the export
huSinpgS is assuming
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24

miles, equal to the New-England States and tho
States Of New-York Pennsylvania and New
Jersey. the present population being ABOUT eo
millions.
Here are unlimited possibilities for American
brains skill and enterprise, and with the pros
poets alluded to, enticing inducements are OK
fered for rapidity of settlement and increasing
wealth.
One necessary element in all trade develop
ment Is steam A good steam engine undoupt-
eddy solves many difficulties. 1t Is to be nopeo
that prospective purchasers OF such machinery
will not be led by considerations In the Degin.
ming other than those necessary to bring ABOUT
the best results In the end. and sacrifice the
features which go to make perfection for the
sake Of economy.
Frank M. Pierce. president Of the Frank M.
Pierce Engineering Company, two years ago
went a trip around the world, and MADE
careful investigation OF the requirements OF the
different countries he visited in connection with
the development of steam and electrical enter
prise. Other manufacturers have been pursu-
Ing a similar. course, and as a result New York
occupies foremost place In the export trade In
machinery. In this way American manufacture
ers are able to anticipate and supply the de-
mands OF different countries with the latest and
most improved appliances. The building of
steam engines and boilers Is art, and the
best setting OF them and applying them to their
proper use Is a science. New York concerns are
expert engineers and sellers. and the export
buSiness transacted by them has brought about
the best results for the purchaser.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24

patriotism from all sections of the country ire
spectve Of political differences, brought about
by the war with Spain. forms a new bulwark Of
strength. An era Of unprecedented prosperity
has already opened up before this country. the
influence OF which will continue to be felt in in
creasng extent AS the necessary adjustment
which must inevitably follow the war takes
place.
The commercial development OF the countries
of the Western Hemisphere particularly has
been stimulated TO enormous extent, but the
conditions will affect trade with all coun-
tries. The freeing of Cuba, Porto Rico and
eventually the Philippine Islands from the eff
fects Of Anticipated administration will necessa-
rily bring in It's train the development of trade
and Industries of all kinds In these islands, and
in the case Of the Philippines benefit to a con-
siderable extent the trade of the United States
with China and Japan The attention hitherto
devoted to home affairs has to large extent
left wider fields untouched but now business
men have turned their eyes to the new markets
for the products of American toiers.
The island of Cuba has an area about that
Of the State Of Ohio and Porto Rico is equal to
Lcng Island in length and twice broad. The
Philippine Islands extend over n sea area of
some twelve hundred miles. and are particularly
rich and fertile The combined area of Cuba
Porto Rico. Hawaii and the Philippine group Is
one hundred and sixty-eight thousand square
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24

Note.-Articles where no hsures are given dor
1886 were not separated prior TO July, 1885,
from the general group
The foregoing table does not contain the rec
ords of breadstuffs provisions. cotton or other
raw products which represent the major por-
ton of American exports. for the reason that 1t
has been complied as All illustration OF the grow
ing trade in manufactured goods. Markets are
being found in all parts OF the globe Tor the
latter American agricultural implements enjoy
an ever increasing demand from Great Britain.
France Germany and Russia, the increase in
annual sales being of marked Importance.
Mexico and South America have been large
buyers, with Argentina and Brazil in the lead.
Taking stove polish as an example, II Is Of in
terest to note that the export sales in 1898 for
nine months have been $20I BAG, against
SOB 637 for the same period OF 1897. Clocks and
watches shipped In large numbers to Eng
land, South America Japan, China and Aus
tralia. In 1898 the manufacturers OF bags,
cordage Irvine and other articles made from
vegetable fbres and textile grasses increased
their export business from S1,I19,0OI in 1897 to
81 05S 120. American steel rails, having been
successful in competing for favor in Europe,
Mexico. the West Indies South America, Asia
and Africa. now increasing their sales by
great leaps. having advanced in sales from
81 S91 ia in 1897 (for nine months to 81 4G5 0S7
in 1893. American machinery is winning fresh
laurels every day. and with assiduous attention
bids fair to control the markets OF the world
some day, and the same may be said Of hard
ware and builders tools. The exports OF iron
and steel and the manufactures of iron and
steel have increased from S3t 90 800 for the
first nine months OF 1896 and $40 500 1884 for the
same period OF 1897 to 500 900 6G5 for 1898.
These figures tell their own story. One by
the long list Of manufactured articles shipped
from the various ports Of the United States
might be taken up. II this done 1t would
show that American foreign trade gives promise
of developing mere rapidly than that Of any
other country under aggressive and wise man.
agement The American manufacturer has
reached point where he is able TO give foreign
trade the attention 1t requires Great opportuni-
ties open up to him The mistakes OF the past
have been corrected. and experience has taught
him wherein he has succeeded or failed Those
who have never entered the field OF foreign
trade profit by the example OF those who
have For the instruction Of all American man.
ufacturers the article In another column which
treats In detail Of the subject will be Of great
value.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24
STEAM MACHINERY.
PERSONAL. STUDY OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF
FOREIGN COUNTRIES BY NETWORK


FOREIGN COUNTRIES BY NETWORK
CONCERNS.
Tn this age the nation which excels IN the
handling of iron will naturally develop the most
rapdy because it follows along the line Oh
least resistance The ideal civilization TO which
humanity is surely tending. while its spires VIII
enter heaven must have substantial ma
teral superstructure. The new vii. absorb ali
that is good in the old and discard the deieteri-
GUS elements which have caused the sons OF
earth to groan under the load OF their necessities
for ages
The nation affording the most IDEAL condi-
tions and inspired by an adequate mind VIII be
in the vanguard Of evolution The United States
comes nearest to this ideal: II has naturally at
tracted to it's shores the progressive and
courageous elements of older countries, and un-
der favorable natural conditions its development
along industrial lines has been phenomenally
rapid. until seventy five millions Of people pos
sess ninety thousand million dollars of wealth.
At the beginning of the new century the
United States stands in a higher position as a
nation i'm the eyes of the world than ever before.
Its Internal solidarity, made possible by the
spontaneous manifestation Of the true spirit Of
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-22
Number %
In re: Estate of Ed Sharp decd

In re: Estate of Ed. Sharp decd,
rule for attachment, continued.
Saddlcmire vs. jennings, Plfrs. rule
to strike off non suit; rule discharged.
Holmes & Passage US John Obert, ct
al, continued by agreement. Magar-
gel vs Laporte twp, aule to file.
special narr; narr filed and rule dis
charged. j. W. Carroll VS. Mary
Mittendorf, rule to strike off non
Mrs, continued by agreement. Har-
riett Luther vs. John c. White, GER
tiorari, continued by agreement and
leave granted to J. w. Rogers, .J.P..
to file an amended transcript in this
case in 30 days.
And now December II, 1898, at
$3.50 p. m. the several courts of Sulli-
van county adjourned until Thurs
day, December 22, 1898, at l0a. IN.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-22
MERRY WEDDING BELLS.

Ring Out the Union of Two Hearts in
Joyous Conjueation.
y very pretty wedding occurred
at the residence oi II. j. kcpler Sun
day afternoon when Rev. f.. II.
Powell united in happy wctllock Mr..
John Williams of Grover, and Mrs.
Rose Dunlap of this place. Tho
parlor was beautifully decorated for
the OCCASION and II sumptiou- we'd
ding feast served to number of in-
Nitcd guests. ON Monday the Happy
couple left for their future home in
Grover, bradford Co., with the best
Wishes of their friends.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-22
Bernice Echoes.

Mrs. Julius Nogcl visited friends
at Towanda last week
Mrs. joel Saxon was calling on
friends at Dushorc last week.
G. B. Watson was Il business caller
at Laporte one day last week.
Mrs. \. l.. WilmOt has been quite
sick but Is convaleScing.
y number of the young people
went to Laporte Tuesday evening of
last week for sleigh ride. They
report Il good time.
The following ladies We're shop
ping in Dushore Tuesday and We'd
nesday: Mrs. II. II. Guy, Mr-.C.B.
Newell, Mrs. VIM. kast, Mrs. c. A.
Brown and Miss Ella Cahill.
Did you notice H. +. Watson's
new storm door. It's dandy.
Rcvs. |. +. Spangler and A. ID.
kepler of Dushore, were holding a
series of revival meetings in the I.
~. ". Islii idSi NSCh.
James Ramsey and Chas. Piper
were i'm Laporte last week.
Mrs. G. f. Kirkendall is quite sick
at this writing.
Mr.. -Chas. Flick and Mrs. Stella
Johnson of this place were united in
the bonds of matrimonyat Waveriy,
n. V, Thursday, December -. The
happy couple returned home Satar-
day and received the hearty congrat-
ulation of their many friends and the
ITEM wishes them long and happy
life.
The Company is putting up their
usual supply Of ice this year, and 8
number of men have been at work
for the past week.
The X. of l.. will give dance in
their hall Monday evening, Decem
Der od Only soc couple.
The s. T.. x 5. r.. r. Company ars'
putting in the largest stock of logs
at their mill than they have for years
This looks a. if they intended to do
some business in the spring.
Another sloighing party from here
went TO Laporte Thursday evening
and took supper at Hotel Kennedy.
They all had "A good time especially
the clerk and butcher. The next
morning the butcher imagined he
was still sIeighriding and tried to
kiss dressed hog that hung on the
rack, while the clerk asked Il NUM-
her of lady customers if they would
dance the next set with him. But
then, the boys were awfuliy sleepy.
Forksville
Mrs +. |. Sturaevaut and Miss Hattie
Rogers are on the sick list.
Mr.. Lush Rogers and Miss Glaiys
Schomo of Estella were in town one day
! last week.
NJ lnln Collins yia;taI fp;apds ~
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-22
Forksville

Mrs. f. /. Sturaevaut and Miss Hattie
Rogers are on the sick list.
Mr.. l,ush Rogers and Miss Glaiys
Schomo of Estella, were in town one day
last week
Mr.. John Collins visited friends a,
Bethel Sunday.
The Sunday School will give a Christ
mas entertainment Saturday evening.
December "a, in, the NJ. 4. church.
DR.. =. H. Gamble made n business trip
to Williamsport last Saturday.
Miss Jennie Rogers who has been
teaching at Ricketts, returned fome Fri
day to spend the holidays.
Mrs. w. NJ. caukins is visiting friends
at Cowanesdue.