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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-04-14

Washington, April 5.-The Spanish
minister has received telegram from
Havana stating that the autonomist
cabinet had addressed an appeal to the
insurgents asking them to adjust an
armistice to fix terms of peace. The
full text of the message could not be
secured tonight, as its translation was
not made at the legation. The insur-
gents are appealed to on the ground
that they are all Cubans and should
unite for peace and liberty, which all
want. The appeal also states that
Spain is willing to enlarge the present
scope of autonomy, and will suggest
such plan to the cortes, which is soon
To meet
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-04-14

II is stated that vast untouched beds
Of sheet mica lie within SO miles Of
Kiao- Chou bay. China
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Considering a War Revenue.

p
Representative Adams, of Pennsyl-
vania. acting chairman of the house
committee on foreign affairs; Chairman
Dingley, Of the ways and means COM
mittee; Representative Grosvenor, of
Ohio, both the presidents warm per-
sonal friends; Senator Allison, OF Iowa,
and Senator Frye, were early callers at
the White House, most of them coming
separately.
A disagreeable downpour of sleet and
rain tended to keep away the crowds
from the White House. There was a
considerable contingent from congress,
however. They included many of the
leaders. While there is much reticence
on the part of these leaders, it is under
stood that the raising of revenue to
meet war emergencies was the purpose
of their visits. Dingley, when asked
about the revenue, suggested that the
president was the one to state the
nature of the conference, but made no
effort to deny that war revenue con-
sultation had been in progress.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-04-14

Washington, April Sat the re-
quest of the president, Representative
Hopkins (Ill.) took Representative
Berry (Ky.,) member of the foreign
affairs committee; Mr.. Sayers (Tex.),
the ranking minority member of the
appropriations committee; Mr.. Dins-
more (Dem., Ark.), the ranking men,
Der of the foreign affairs committee;
and Mr.. Newlands (silver Rep, New.
to the White House this afternoon, and
showed them General Lees cablegram
The cablegram said that General
Lee was loading $500 Americans, and
that it would be impossible to get them
out of the island before Sunday. He
said the condition of affairs was in
famed, and the transmittal of the mes
sage might cause trouble.
The president frankly explained the
situation. He said the message would
have gone in today had it not been for
General Lees cablegram. The safety
of Americans in Havana, and especial
ly General Lees personal safety made
the delay imperative. The Democrats
all expressed themselves as satisfied.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-04-14

Captain Ray, agent of the war de-
partment. who has just returned from
Alaska, says that from his knowledge
of the conditions existing at Fort Yu-
kon. and reliable information from
Dawson, he does not believe there will
be any loss by starvation among tho
whites, but the Indians along Porcu-
pine and Juan de Leur are starving.
Couriers have come in to Dawson beg
cling that food be sent out, IS the
women and children are dying along
the trail.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-04-14
In the House.

Washington, April 6.-While there
was no attempt to force consideration OF
. resolution regarding the Cuban situ-
alton in the house, there was brief
outbreak, in the course of which the
war-like temper of the crowded CALLER
les was 80 manifest that Speaker Reed
threatened to clear them if it was re-
peated. The outbreak occurred over
bill to authorize the president to erect
tenn porary Notifications in case OF
emergency upon land, when the writ
ten consent Of the owner was obtained.
without awaiting the long process Of
legal condemnation. This led to de-
mand by Bailey. the Democratic lead.
or, for information as to the facts
which warranted all these war meas
ures.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-04-14
Signs of Weakening.

The Spanish government, after what
plainly has been most exciting times
in inner Spanish circles at Madrid, has
decided to reopen the case, closed, so
far as this government was concerned,
by the refusal of Spain to make satia-
factory response to the representations
made by the United States last week,
in order to avert impending war, and
has decided to make concessions hereto
fore refused.
What will be the final outcome it is
too early to say, but the aspect of affairs
certainly is considered more pacific and
sufficient to renew the hope of the pres
ident in solution of the Cuban ques-
tion satisfactory to the American people
and achieved without bloodshed.
The details remain to be worked out,
but it is expected that between now and
Monday clearer light will be thrown
on the future by the action at Madrid
of which one important feature at least
is the declaration of an armistice by the
queen regent of Spain. This armistice,
it is expected, will lead to the ultimate
independence of Cuba from Spanish
rule, but by what intermediate steps
perhaps the governing powers do not at
this time know,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-04-14

Six thousand people sleep in the open
cir in London every night.
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is HELD RESPONSIBLE.
Impatient Senators Mako Open Charges
Against Spain.

Impatient Senators Mako Open Charges
Against Spain.
Washington, April 8.-It was frankly
and openly charged in the senate today
by Perkins (Cal.) in set speech that
Spain was responsible for the Maine
disaster, as it had been brought about
by Spanish Vaccinations and Spanish
treachery. The speech Of Perkins was
only one of four prepared addresses on
the Cuban question delivered in the
senate today. Clay (Ga.), while hoping
for peaceful solution of the problem
the country is now facing. declared
strongly in favor of the independence
of the Cubans, and pledged to the ad-
ministration the loyal support of the
South, which, in the event Of war,
would have to bear the brunt of the
conflict. Perkins took substantially
the same grounds, and his vigorous
treatment of the subject aroused the
crowded galleries to enthusiastic APP
plause.
Mantle MONTY, while expressing
confidence in the administrator, main
tanned that the time for action had
now arrived, and that action must be
to the end that Cuba should be free.
Rawlins (Utah) entirely eliminated
the president from consideration in his
speech, contending that the case
against Spain was already made up and
that with congress rested the response
bility of declaring war, and that forc.
ing Us to wait longer was only to in
vite criticism. He declared for the
most vigorous action Immediately.
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spain's Ships IN . Bad way.

London, April 5.-The London
Times correspondent has ascertained
from reliable sources that the Spanish
ships are in bad condition. The Pelay0
started from Toulon for Cartegena last
night in tow, with 1875 French work
men on board fixing her boilers and
making other repairs. The Carlos V
started yesterday from the Seine ship
building yards at Havre for Ferrol,
with her turret out Of condition and her
guns unmounted. Neither ship will be
ready for service for month. They
have left French waters presumably in
fear that war might begin before the
repairs were finished, in which event
they would not be permitted to leave.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-04-14

The Oregon ut CsllsO.
Callao, Peru, April 6.-The United
States battle-ship Oregon has arrived
here.
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SESSION WAS TAME.
Many Disappointed Spectators in Co
gressi0nal Galleries.

Many Disappointed Spectators in Con-
gressiOnal Galleries.
Washington, April 8.-After waiting
patiently in the galleries and corridors
of the house for hours, many Of them
from s o'clock until shortly before
O'Clock this afternoon, the thousands
who had come to hear the PRESIDENT
message turned away weary and dis
gusted at the delay. Never was there
such disappointment at the capitol
The members felt it even more keenly
than the spectators, and for two hours
afterwards they stood about the lobbies
discussing the latest phase OF the sitna-
ton. The news Of the proposed armis-
tice, which came on the heels of the
announcement that General Lee had
cabled for delay. received quite as much
attention as the request of Lee.
The debate in progress in the house
over the army reorganization bill at
tracted little or no attention. It was
completely overshadowed by the more
absorbing Question. Considerable OPP
position to the bill developed on the
ground that its provision for an extern
sion of the regular army in time of war
to 1O4, 900 men would be inimical to
the National Guard and the volunteer
forces, upon which the country had
heretofore relied in time of stress.
There will be strong effort to recon-
NIT the bill tomorrow.
When the senate convened today,
intense expectancy, amounting to ex-
element, prevailed both on the floor
and in the galleries. The president
message had been positively promised,
and it's coming was awaited with gen.
uine anxiety. Ten minutes after the
senate convened, consideration Of the
sundry civil bill was resumed, and,
with the exception of eight minutes
consumed by executive session, in
which Davis announced that no mes
sage would be sent in today, almost
the entire session was consumed by
the appropriation bill. It was practi-
cally completed when laid aside for
the day.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-04-14

Chicago, April ga Tribune spe-
ciai from Warrington says: Minister
Woodford has been given BY cable an
abstract Of the presidents forthcoming
message, and informed Of the temper OF
congress-. He will communicate the
facts to Spain. This is in the nature
of an ultimatum.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-04-14

London, April IA dispatch from
Barcelona says the United States con-
sulate there is guarded by the police,
and the United States vice-consul at
Carthagena, Spaniard, has resigned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

John Casey resides on Palm street.
is steel worker and occasionally
abuses his better half. He did so on
Tuesday night, was arrested by Pa
troman Flaherty and fined SO in police
court Yesterday morning by Aldern an
ROhling.
The Sunday afternoon Young Wo-
mans Christian association meeting
will be held by Miss Lottie Lengler.
Her subject will be Gods Word our
Guide"
At the smoker of Camp No. 43O, p,
o. S. Of A., Monday evening, State
President A. j. COlborn delivered an
address on patriotism"
There was a meeting last night at
the home Of Miss Mayme Clearwater.
on Pear street, of the EpwOrth league
of the Cedar Avenue Methodist Eps-
copal church. After the business meet
ing a social time was enjoyed
Daniel Sullivan, of Maple street, sus-
tained an injury to the foot in the
South mill, Tuesday.
s. Raemeke, of Cedar avenue, has re-
turned from a visit to New York.
Mrs. William l.. Jansen, of Pittston
avenue, has returned from visit with
friends in Honesdale.
William Hart. of River street, had
his hip dislocated Tuesday by a rail
falling on it. He is in the Moses Tay-
lor hospital.
Deputy Clerk Of the Courts Emil
Bonn yesterday received afcablegram
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
DUNMORE.

The following Democratic standing COM
mittee for the borough has been appoint
ed First ward, First district, j. j. Muir
ray; First ward, Second district John
Walsh; Second ward, First district, L.
OHara: Second ward, Second district
Peter Riley: Third ward, First district,
John Burke; Third ward, Second district,
John May; Third ward, Third district,
Victor BuTschel Fourth ward, Michael
Hennigan; Fifth ward, Patrick Golden;
Sixth ward, First district, Peter joyce
Sixth ward, Second district, John Ruane
MIR. and Mrs. Ira Everett, of Lehighton
ere the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Warg, of Elm street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Harleman and
son. Richard, of Lehighton, have returned
home after spending the past few days
with Thomas Warg, of Elm street.
The Anthracite Guartette, composed of
d. Williams. IL. Davis, Of Hyde Park
and q. Hammes and NJ. Collins, of Dun
more, held reception at the home of
Charles Warg on Elm street last evening.
The chief amusement of the evening was
singing. after which refreshments were
served
Miss Laura Brady lost her pocketbook
Monday between her home on Drirker
street and Washington avenue. 1t con-
tanned pair of glasses and "a small sum
of money.
j., and Mrs. j. c. Brown, Of Hyde Park,
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. T..
Letchworth of Chestnut street.
The Christian Endeavor society of the
Presbyterian church will hold a church
social at the manse this evening after
which ice cream and cake will be served
and free will Offering taken up.
A movement has been started by sew
eral of the young men of Dunmore look
| ing toward the opening of a free reading
room in the near future. A meeting will
| be held at Smith Bros. store on Mon
day evening next at p. m. for perfection
of plans and election of officers.
An excellent entertainment consisting
| of tableauX, recitatiOns and singing was
given in st. Marks Episcopal church last
night under the auspices of the members
| of st. Agnes guild, At the conclusion OF
| the entertainment refreshments were
| served. The crowd that attended last
night was very large. Tonight the en-
| tertainment will be repeated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
MINOR NEWS NOTES

The members of the congregation of
the Jackson Street Baptist church are
requested to. atteEd the annual roll
call, which will be held this evening at
the church.
Rev. Guy Snowden, of Moscow, as
sisted at the revival services last even-
ing at the Simpson Methodist church.
This evening the services will be in
charge of the Epworth league. and
Thomas BeynOn, tenor sOloiSt. will sing
The revival services at the Scranton
Street Baptist church continues to be
largely attended. Much good is being
accomplished.
An excellent entertainment will be
given in Mears' hall. Monday evening.
Jan. 81, under the direction of the mem-
Ders Of three classes OF the Washhurn
street Presbyterian Sabbath school
The entertainment will consist of
views, many if them entirely new,
given by one OF Edison's electromati-
scopes. under the management of Will
liam II. Pearce. The object of the af-
fair is to raise funds towards the share
of the church debt as assumed by the
three classes Jointly.
The officers and teachers of the Sum.
ner Avenue Presbyterian church will
give an entertainment and fagot social
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
GREEN RIDGE.

DIR. and Mrs. G. w. Treverton, of SAN
derson avenue. attended the Masons
banquet at Peckville Tuesday evening.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Stone, of Waverly, are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs u. X. Potter,
OF MonScy avenue.
Frank Cox, of Dover. N. j.. Is visiting
at the home of Attorney c. ii. Soper, on
CapouSc avenue
The Misses Rose and Hettie Oswald, of
Wilkes-Barre, spent yesterday with Mrs.
Farey of Penn avenue.
John Yates spent yesterday at Jermyn.
"A social gathering was held last Mon
day evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
+. II. Dunn on Boulevard avenue. 1t was
q surprise party given in honor of Mrs.
Dunns birthday. She was presented
with a handsome chamber set as token
of their regards. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Williams, Miss
Emily Blackmore, Philip Dunn. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Alvord. NIr. and Mrs. " IL.
Dunn, Mrs. Gordon. Mrs. Emily Marsh,
Enos Marsh, Mr.. and Mrs. Amsy Wurs-
ter, Miss CARMEL, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley
Kimball Miss Flora Brook, William
Dunn.
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at the church Friday evening". Feb. T.
Az excellent programme is being ar
ranged and the price of admission, 10
cents, includes refreshments.
Kate Feeler, charged with drunken
ness, was fined SO in police court yes
terday morning and in default was
committed to the county jail for ten
days. Miss Feeler was only out of jail
twelve hours, having been arrested
Monday evening on a similar charge.
She paid her fine of SO for the first time.
The annual roll call OF the Jackson
Street Baptist church will be held this
evening at 730. Every member Of the
church is expected to be present to
answer to their name as the roll is call
ed. Addresses will be made by promi-
nent speakers. Music will be rendered
by the choir. Rev. James Hughes,
formerly of Kimberly, South Africa,
will be present as an invited guest.
Refreshments will be served free to
all members of the church by the La
dies Aid society. Every member Is
expected to he seated at 730 sharp.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
OBITUARY..

The sudden death of Griffith w. Will
Jams. a well known contractor and build
er of Plymouth, occurred last night st
10.iU 1t his home on Center avenue. Al
ter eating his supper he was down town
for a few minutes returning at o'clock.
At 10.15 he retired and a few minutes
later his wife hearing n strange noise in
his room went there and found him un-
conscious. His cousin, William r. Will
Jams, a near neighbor, was called In and
he Immediately sent for DR.. Williams.
Nothing, however, could be done for his
relief and at l0.iU he died. The deceased
recovered recently from a severe illness
and death was due to heart disease. lie
is survived by wife and the following
children: Sarah Williams, Ellen Will
Jams and Arthur Williams; also the fol-
lowing step-chlldren: Lizzio Jones.
Thomas Jones and John Jones and one
married daughter living in Pittston. The
deceased was 81 years old and a well
known business man. The funeral will
be held Friday at 2 o'clock. Services at
the Welsh Presbyterian church. Rev r.
f. Williams officiating. Interment IN
Shawnee cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27

In the presence of large number of
their friends, Miss Mary A. McHale, of
Luzerne street, and James McDon-
ough, of North Bromley avenue, were
married yesterday afternoon at 4
O'Clock at ST. Patricks church Miss
Mary Durkin played the wedding
march as the couple, accompanied by
Miss Catherine Burns as bridesmaid
and Michael MCDonuuEh, a brother of
the groom. as best man, entered the
church and passed down the aisle At
the sanctuary they were met by Rev.
d. a. Dunno, who performed the cere-
mOny. Miss Durkin played a march as
they passed out at the conclusion of the
ceremony.
The bride was handsomely attired,
her costume being a blue cloth tailor
made. She carried tea roses. The maid
wore a pretty gown of brown cloth,
and carried pink carnations. After the
ceremony the LrdEl party proceeded
to the residence of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. NcHale, of Luzerne
street and received their intimate
friends and relatives. a bountiful
wedding repast was served. In the
evening Mr.. and Mrs. MCDoncugh ten
dered their friends dance. Both the
contracting parties are well knCwn
West Scranton young people and viii
reside here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27

Chase, Mrs George T. Jones and Mrs.
]. II. Hughes. The visitors were Mr..
Jones, Mr.. II. ]. Williams, MIR. w. N.
Chase. Mr.. George T. Jones and John
J. T.. York.
The Tuesday afternoon club were the
guests of Mrs. J. J. Roberts at her
home on South Main avenue, Tuesday,
and q most enjoyable afternoon was
passed. The hostess was assisted in
receiving by her sister Miss Rose Will
llams, of Middle Granville. n. Y. The
afternoon was passed in the customary
manner and Mrs. Roberts later served
refreshments. Those who enjoyed her
hospitality were. Mrs. II. G. Wallace,
Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. Robert J. Williams,
Mrs. c. "A. Burr Mrs. George w. Phil
lips, Mrs. w. w. Phillips, Mrs. George
Reynolds, the Misses Augusta Blair,
Emma Lewis, Kate Mason, Marilla
Mott, Lily Shiveley. Elizabeth Heer-
mans, Jennie Howell Belle Vipord.
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central Railroad of New Jersey

U.ehigh and Susuehanna Division)
Stations In New lork-toot OF Liberty
street, N. r., and Whitehall Termiaal.
Anthracite coal used exclusively, insur-
ing cleanliness and comfort.
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT NOV. IA. 1897.
Trains leave Scranton for ,Plttston.
Wilkes Barre. etc. at $50, 9l5 l.3O u. m,
1916. 200, 3.05, 500. 40 p. m. Sundays 800,
a. m, 100, 2i5. 40 p. m.
For Lakewood and Atlantic City, $50
For New York, Newark and Elizabeth.
$50 (exprGss) "a. m, l245 texpress with
snifSt psrior carr StS,r 20 'e,SpTess ,spr p m
m. arrives at Philadelphia Reading Ter
minal, 5l9 p m. and New York 800 y; IN.
For Maunch Chunk, Allentown, Bethle-
hem, Easton and Philadelphia, $50 a. M,
12.45, 3O5, 500 Except Philadelphla) p. m.
Sunday, 2l5 p. m.
points South and West via Bethlehem,
500 a. M, l2.i5 p. m. Sundays. 215 y. m.
For Long Branch, Ocean Grove, etc, at
SO n. m. and i2.45 p. m.
For Reading, Lebanon and Harrisburg.
via Allentown, $50 a. m, 12.45, 800 p. m.
Sunday, 2l5 p. m.
Returning leave New York, foot of Lib
erty street, North River, at 9.10 (express)
a. m, 1.1O, 1.SO. AIS (express with buffet
pGreSr leave e New p York or E foot Whitehal 5 Street.
South Ferry, at 90S a. m, LOO. lbs, .S.55
p m. Passengers arriving or departing
cover with ali the elevated railroads,
Brooklyn and Staten Island, making
| quick transfer to and from Grand Central
| Depot and Long Island Railroad:
| Leave Philadelphia, Reading Terminal.
300 n. m, 200 and 4S0 p. m. Sunday, 6.2j
| a. m.
Through tickets to all points at lowest
| rate may be had on application in ad-
vance to the ticket agent at the station.
II. T.. BALDWIN.
J. II. oLTIArsEN. Cen supt.
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Del. Lacka. and Western.
Effect Monday, Nov. q, 1897.

Trains leave Scranton as follows: Ex-
press for New York and all points East,
40 800, 515, 500 and 1905 a. IN. l2.55 and
1888 2. m.
Express for Easton, Trenton, Philadel-
phia and the South, 5.15, 500 and 1929 a..
m. 1855 and 3.33 p. m.
Washington and way stations. 3.i5 p m.
.Tobyhanna accommodation, 6.1O p. m.
Express for Bnghamton, Oswego, Ell
mira, Corning Bath, nansville. Mount
Morris and Buffalo. 1910. 2.3J. 800 a. m,
and l.5J y. m, making close connexions
at Buffalo to all points in the West.
Northwest and Southwest.
Binghamton and way stations, l.O5 p. m.
Nicholson accommodation, 5.l5 p m.
Binghamton and Elmira express, 800
p. m.
235 q. m and 155 p. m.
Ithaca, 2.35, 900 a. m, and l.55 p. m.
For Northumberland, Pittston, Wilkes
Barre, Plymouth, Bloomsbury and Dan
VILE, making cOSe connection at North
umberand for Williamsport, Harrisburg,
Baltimore. Washington and the South.
Northumberland and intermediate sta
tions, 600, 1905 a. m, and LOO and so p.
m.
Nanticoke and intermediate stations,
sos and II 10 a. m. Plymouth and inter-
mediate stations, S.35 and $50 p. IN. For
Kingston, 1245 p. IN.
Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on
all express trains.
For detailed information. pocket time
tables, etc, apply to M l.. Smith, Dis
trict Passenger Agent, depot, ticket Of
flee.