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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-02
Bottom Prices on Groceries.

J. S. special blend of
choice coffees, per pound. 25c
41lbs for ST. 90
Best Java and Mocha
coffee, per pound. ...... 32C
Aurora coffee, very fine,
in the bean only per pkg. lie
Rio coffee, choice. 80. 12C
Choicest creamery but
ter, by the tub. .......... 21C
Best dairy butter, by the
tub ISC
Lard, Silver Maple, Io-lb
pail il................... 75c
Full cream cheese, per lb 12C
California picnic hams,
per lb ................. DC
Fancy sugar cured
hams, lb ................ BIC
Salt bacon, per lb. ..... TIC
Salt mackerel, fat fish,
No. 2, Io-lb kits. .$1.19
Sardines in oil, domes-
tic, 6 cans. -. 25c
Prunes, large and
meaty, per lb. .......... &c
Loose Muscatel raisins,
per lb ................. Sc
Cleaned currants, lib
pkg ...... SC
Leghorn citron, lib pkg 12C
Mothers crushed oats,
2-lb pkg .......... &c
Rolled oats, 8 lbs for. 25C
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-02
Domestic and Linen Bargains.

los dozen Heavy Twed Paper Skirt Lengthsl length and
width with embroidered edges, in light blue, pink, brown
and black In the bargain counter booth today at lOS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-02

Corn starch, pkg ...... &c
Fancy Carolina rice, s''.
per lb ................. 64C
New buckwheat honey,
per pkg .... &c
Prepared buckwheat, per
pkg ................... 12c
Pancake flour, per pkg. &c
Solid cold-packed toma-
toes, per dozen cans. :. .S1.00
Sweet corn, New York
state (Franklin brand) per
dozen ............... 9OC
Early June peas (Nanti-
coke brandt per dozen. -. 90c
Fancy Maine succotash
(Ruby brand) per dozen. 81 rs
Fancy Maine sugar corn
(Ruby brand) per dozen. .S1.25
California asparagus,
per can -. 21c
Crackers-sodas, GIN
ger and oyster crackers, S
lbs for ................. ... 25c
Coffee cakes, a lbs for. 25c
Vanilla cakes, d lbs for. 25c
Armour's soap, 10
cakes for 25C
Lenox soap, 7 cakes for. 25C
White Chief, 6 cakes for .25c
Laundry starch, per pkg 4Ic
IXL starch, per pkg. Sc
French blue, per box. &c
Pearline, per pkg. ..... &c
Potash, per can. ....... SC
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-02

Women S
fancy Richie
lieu ribbed
hose, worth
20c palr 4
at ..... 21C
Mems heavy
half = II o S c
double hee'
and toe, regl-
larly I5c pair
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-02

dl ........... &c
Mems heavy half-hosc
: -Pilling & Madley brand
in mixed, tan and black,
) worth I5c pair, at...... .10C
Mems heavy quality
) mixed hose, pairs for. :. sc
Children's ribbed hose,
( double knees, worth 25c
[ pair at. t.............. 14C
} Children's feece-lined
Z hose, double knees, worth
; I5c pair, at. ............ lie
LackaNanna aVe--Main Aisle,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16

| " to negotiate directly with the United
States were the signs propitious. but
there are so many circumstances TO be
considered that it looks as though the
policy of drift and waiting for some
thing TO turn up would continue until
santiago has fallen, The fall Of San
tiago will convince The most sanguine
of the hopelessness of the struggle and
VIII give the government the desired
opportunity at least 10 suggest an ar
mistice for the decision of terms.
detailed account has been published
OF SPANS naval losses-21 warships
and q merchantmen, rs against prac-
ticaily no losses on the American side
This tends TO convince the most rabid
war advocate, and, as for long time
past, the whole commercial and indus
trial interests of SPAN are bringing in
fucnce to bear in favor of peace.
Paris, July ia letter from Madrid
says that Gen. Blanco, in replying to
the governments request for his views
OF the situation, urges war to the
end" and asserts that the Cuban vol
unteers cannot be reconciled to the idea
of the handing over of the islands TO
the Americans, especially now that q
great majority of the Cubans favor
Spain.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
A SAD FATE.
WeIi-Nnown Nebraska Journalist
rails Into Cistern at Lincoln
md In Drowned.

Lincoln, Neb., July ia. II. Mem
denhall, vice president of the State
journal company, fell into cistern at
his residence Sunday morning at four
o'clock and was drowned. He left his
bed to examine the condition of the
cistern and was too weak to maintain
his balance. During the past year Mr..
Mendenhall has been receiving treat
ment for general sclerosis. which ply
sicians considered incurable. Mental
and physical suffering had been great.
A verdict of accidental drowning was
returned by the coroner's jury. Mr..
Mendcnhall had lived in Lincoln 25
years. He was born at Liberty, O. He
began his newspaper career as a carrier
on the Peoria Transcript and later Sc
cured an interest in the jacksonville
Qll) Journal. In 1871 he became one
of the owners of the State Journal of
this city,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16

Der of the Spanish seamen said that
they had had enough of fighting, at
least with the Yankees.
The bringing of Admiral Cervera TO
the United States does not signify that
the proposition TO parole him has been
finally dismissed. II has been simply
postponed for time, though il NAV be
surmised that the admiral will be much
more comfortable here until the feel
ing OF unnatural resentment displayed
against him in Spain has subsidized.
The cruiser Harvard arrived off Fort
Constitution with 400 Spanish prison.
ers from Santiago at nine o'clock Sun
day night. The prisoners will be
brought up to the city this morning.
Annapolis. Nd. July 11.-Capt. p. II.
Cooper superintendent of the naval
academy, has completed his prepare
tions for the care of the so Spanish Off
GERS, including Admiral Cervera, recent
ly captured off Santiago de Cuba.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
THE WAR GOES ON.
posais for Peace Beins Made
by spain.

Madrid, July 11.-Information re.
ceived from the mos. reliable sources
Is to the effect that the darkest pes.
simism pervades Madrid ofiicialdom
The hopelessness of the war is finally
Recognized and the peace idea now
seems to predominant In the cabinet,
and negotiations are considered urgent.
rhe cabinet Is likely to cohere until
peace is secured. II Is now recognized
that Santiago de Cuba Is completely
beleaguered and cannot hold out, owing
to the lack of provisions and munitions
of war. II is considered certain that
the Americans will blockade Cuban and
Puerto Rican ports, cutting Off their
supplies, while the authorities are con-
WINGED that an American feet is COM
ing to the peninsula. There is no con-
fidencc felt that the powers will inter-
fere even il defenscless seaports are
bombarded, and, therefore what meas
ures of defense are possible are being
adopted.
Paris, July 1.-THE Madrid CORE
spondent Of the Temps says: The end
is impatiently awaited, even the gov
eminent no longer attempting to dis
guise its conviction that after the fall
of Santiago the time will have come
for thinking about overtures of peace.
as all the European chancel-
ories advise this course.
Gen. Blanco cables that it will be i'm
possible for requirements to reach
in time to aid in the defense,
the duration of which will depend upon
the supply of food and ammunition, un-
ess the garrison attempts desperate
sortie.
London, July ia special dispatch
from Madrid says: All the talk of peace
seems up to the present TO have led to |
no tangible results. No doubt the gov
eminent would welcome the opportun- |
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
HAWAII is ANNEXED.
Resolutions to That Effect Signed
by the President
Admiral miller sent to Take Formal
Possession-The Vote In the
senate - Text of the
ResOIuti0ns.

Washington. July SIT was by a cere-
mony OF the simplest cha racter that the
resolutions annexing the His wailan isla nd =
10 the United States Thursday evening
were enacted finally into law. Precisely mt
seven o'clock the president affixed to the
resolutions the words which made them
law.
The necessary orders were given dur
ing the day to start the Philadelphia for
Hawaii. carrying Admiral Miller with a
notice OF the action OF the United States
government and direction to United States
Minister Sewell 10 take formal possession
In the name OF the United States.
Washington. July THE annexation OF
Hawaii Is now an accomplished fact. Quite
Unexpectedly the resolutions providing
for the annexation Of the islands were
brought TO vote In the senate late
Wednesday afternoon. and they were
passed by the decisive vote OF ~ to n. The
vote was as follows:
How the senators Voted.
Ycas-Allison. Baker. Burrows. Cannon,
Carter. Clarke. Cullom. Davis. Dtboe,
Elkins, Fairbanks. Foraker. Frye. Gal
lnger German. Hale, Hanna. Hansbrough
Hawlry, Hoar. Kyle, Lodge. Mcbride, Me
LaurIr. Money. Morgan, Nelson. Penrose,
Perkins. Pcttus. Plat Comm, Pritchard
Proctor, Sewcll. Shorp, Sullivan. Teller.
warren, Wellington. Wetmorc. Wilson.
WolCott--i2.
Nays Allen, Bacon. Bate. Berry. CAT
fiery. Chiffon, Clay. Daniel. Faulkner.
Jones (Ark.). Lindsay. Nc Emery, Mallory.
Mitchell Morrill,. Pascoo. Pcttigrcw, Roach.
Turlcy. Turpic. Whitc-2l.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
KILLS SELF AND BABES.
Insane Mother mt Clinton, Ia, seeks
Death In barrel
of Water,

Clinton, Ia, July 11.-Paul Dengler.
well-known Chicago & Western bag.
gageman, returned home and failed to
find his wife and two small children.
lie finally found note from his wife
in the sideboard stating she was los
ing her mind and was not fit to live.
and was going to die and take the two
children with her. An all night search
finally resulted in the discovery of the
three bodies in barrel near the house
partly filed with water. The heads of
the victims were submerged, but the
feet protruded. Mrs. Dengler was 3s
years of age and the children five years
and 10 months respectively.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
TO THE GOD OF BATTLE.
lsmntion Thanksgiving Services
Are Held In Our Churches.

| Chicago, July 1l.-Dispatches from
numerous towns throughout the coun
try show that the presidents procla.
nation of thanksgiving for victory
and prayer for peace was generally
observed. Many churches were deco.
rated with the national colors and spe-
cial music of n patriotic character
was rendered.
In Chicago, pastors preached special
sermons filed with patriotism, choirs
gave programmes of national music
and congregations filled the churches
and joined heartily in the prayers and
songs OF victory. In many cases pas
tors were away on their summer vaca-
tions and congregations were depict
ed by the exodus of their members to
the mountain and lake resorts; con-
sequently there were many union serv-
ices in which two or three churches
joined in the celebration.
Washington, July 1l.-Sunday was
day OF Thanksgiving and prayer in the
national capital. The presidents recent
proclamation was the basis of a con-
cert OF patriotic utterances from many
pulpits. Thanks were offered for the
victories of American arms and
prayers were offered for an early con-
of peace. In nearly every
church where the proclamation had |
suggested the topic of the sermon spe-
rial music of patriotic character was
many of the services closing
with the hymn America" President
Mckinley, as~psual, attended the morn
ing services at the metropolitan NJ. +.
church. He went alone to the church
and was deeply impressed with the dis
course delivered by the pastor, Rev.
Frank Bristol. The church was crowd
ed long before the services began
Scores of persons remained standing
throughout and many more went away
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
PRISONERS OF WAR.
Members of His Command teach
Portsmouth, N. II.

| Portsmouth. N. H., July 1.-THE
| auxiliary cruiser st. Louis, with TAG
| Spanish soldiers, including 81 officers,
arrived In Portsmouth harbor at $3.50
o'clock Sunday morning. and a few
minutes later dropped anchor just
above Fishing island. The big liner
left Guantanamo at six o'clock Tues
day afternoon, July 5, and did not
make a stop until she dropped anchor
In Portsmouth harDor. Including the
prisoners there were 1,036 people on
board the boat and out of this number
there are OF sick and wounded Span
iards under the care of surgeons. Adj
miral Cervera is confined to his cabin,
having been quite i'll for the past three
days, although he was able to be
dressed Sunday morning. Capt. Eu-
late, who was commander of the Viz
caya and Is among the prisoners. is
also quite i'll. having been wounded
in the head during the battle off San
tiago.
All Of the Spanish commissioned Off
GERS have been on parole and had the
freedom of the ship with one exception
anu hc was the SoNcrhor VI oantlaBO
de Cuba, who was trying to escape
from the city on Admiral Cervera's
flagship when she was destroyed on
that memorable morning of July 3.
He refused to sign the parole papers
and was consequently confined in one
of the cabins under guard. The re-
mainder Of the prisoners were con-
fined between decks and closely guard
ed. A detachment of rs marines from
the United States ship Brooklyn. un.
der Lieut.. Bordan, and 81 marines
from the United States ship Marble
head were put aboard the st. Louis
when she left Guantanamo for the
north, to guard the prisoners, but they
had little or no trouble with the men,
On the way up from Santiago num-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
Lumber burned.

Pentwater, Mich, July 11.-After is
hours OF fierce fighting n fire which
broke out in the Sands d Maxwell Lum-
Der company's. yards Saturday morn
ing was gotten under control, and the
losses arc confined entirely to the Sands
d Maxwell Lumber company. A con-
servative estimate places the total loss
at 100000 feet of lumber, valued ut
about $50. 900.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
Formulation os S. p,u,

st. Paul, Mimi, July 1.-THE st. Paul
city directory, just issued by II. l.. Polk
d Co., indicates population of 100, 900
for the city of st. Paul and one or two
small suburbs whose people are con-
sidered within the city, although just
outside the corporate limits.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
War hon ds In Demand.

Washington, July 1.-THE subscrip-
tions to the new war bonds aggregate
$39o,o35,O00. OF this amount s5o.oa5
600 is in sums of $500 or under, and
1851, 100000 above that sum. The SUBJ
scriptions will close Thursday, July Il,
at three o'clock.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
Promotion for Lawton and Woos

Washington, July 0. = Among the
nominations which were sent to the
senate Friday was that of Brig Gen.
Lawton to be major general, and Col.
Leonard Wood TO be brigadier general.
Gen. Lawton is now i'm command of a
division before Santiago and Col Wood
commands the First regiment of vol
,inteer cavalry, "Roosevelt's Rough
Riders"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
numor. or spanish Priv.,eer.

Washington, july o.-The navy de-
partment has been informed that u
Spanish privateer carrying five guns is
lowering off the coast of British Co
lumbia. According to last accounts
the privatcer WIS between Prince
Charlotte sound and Dixon's entrance.
Prompt instructions have been sent to
the military authorities of the north
west coast TO prepare for a visitation.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
In Kansas City.


Chicago, July H. The plant of the
Western Starch Manufacturers associa-
ton at West Hammond, Jpd.,, was
burned Sunday. Loss, $25O,OOe.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16

Tommy, aged four, was very fond of
cookies and was always begging for
some. One day he was over at neigh
bor's, and getting hungry he asked
for a piece of bread and butter. "But
wouldn't you rather have some
cookies?" asked the lady. "Yes'm,"
replied Tommy, "but mamma told me
to be sure and not ask you for any,"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
President Gets His DipIoma.

Washington, July 0, President Nc
Kinley, upon whom Yale university re-
Gently conferred the degree of doctor
Of laws. has received from President
Dwight and the members of the cor
poration the usual diploma, printed
on parchment. The roll was wrapped
in Yale Llue silk and encased in an oak
box.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
Freight Twain. CoII,.,.

Pittsburgh. Pa, July IL. = Two
freight trains collided at Foleys, Pa.
on the Pittsburgh G. Connellsville rail.
road. Fireman Frazer was killed.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
Elected Ch.tr~.u

Chicago, July 7.-Charles S. RanneIs.
OF JacksCnville. has been elected chair
man OF the Illinois republican state
central committee.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16

unable to gain admission. DR.. Bristors
sermon held the attention of his audi
! tors from the first sentence to the last
At times his hearers were so thorough
! ~ aroused by his patriotic utterances
that ripples of spontaneous applause
swept over the congregation.
New York. July THANKSGIVING
services were held m many of the
churches here Sunday in accordance
with the proclamation Of President Nc
| kinley asking that thinks be returned
! for the victories of the American navy
! and army. The services at Old Trinity
church were very impressive. At the
| conclusion of the sermon Rev. DR.. j.
hewitt Steele, vicar of Trinity, request
ed the congregation, while thanking
God for the success OF American arms,
10 pray for peace. AT the Cathedral n
prayer OF thanks from the Roman mis-
sal was offered at all masses and De
Profundis were said for the repose of
the souls Of those who have fallen in
battle.
Ste Paul, Mimi, July 1.-THE OBJ
servancc of the presidents proclama-
ton of Thanksgiving for victory and
prayer for peace, which began in the
Jewish synagogues in this city Satur-
day, was generally observed through
out the northwest Sunday, all denomi-
nations, Protestant and Catholic alike,
giving heed to the request of the ma
tons chief. Archbishop Ireland whose
intimate acquaintance with and friend
ship for the president. as well as the
leading position filed by him a few
weeks ago In the attempt of the pope to
mediate between the belligerents, has
given him great prominence in all
things connected with the war, chose
the war and this proclamation by the
president ms the theme for a sermon at
the Cathedral
Cincinnati, July 11.-phe presidents
proclamation for Thanksgiving and
prayer was universally observed in the
Hebrew synagogues on the Jewish Sab
bath and in the Christian churches here
Sunday. The Roraan Catholic church
has also set apart next Sunday for spe-
cial Thanksgiving services.
In Kansas City.
Kansas City, Mo-, July 11.-Special
patriotic services were held in many
churches here Sunday. 1t was the pres
ident's proclamation. While the reli-
gious aspect of the war was emphasized,
n spirit of patriotism breathed in every
utterance. The churches were in most
instances beautifully decorated, and
special musical programmes were rem
dered.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16

Italian Cruisers Ordered TO Manila.
Rome, July 0.-The Polobo Romano
says the Italian government has or
dered the third-class cruisers Piemente
and De Cali to proceed to the Philip
pine islands.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16

Two little girls were gazing at the
stars one evening. ~ wonder what
they are?" said one. "Oh." replied the
other, II guess they are good little
night lamps that have died and gone to
heaven"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
The Oner to Surrender Santiago.

Batteries In the half-dismantled forts of
MORO. Socapa. etc, at the entrance to
the harbor.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16

SIMPSONS Fleet-New York. Brooklyn In
diana, Massachusetts, Texas, Vesuvius
and auxiliaries, 26 of the 13, ~ and eight
inch guns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
JACKSONVILLE

Forrest c. BarkeI u"s solu MS nilk
route to G, A. Murdoch
Rev. Mr.. Rood of Wilmington occupied
the pulpit at the Methodist church last
Sunday
Miss Henrietta Waste has returned from
SaXtons River and will teach in district
No. 5 in Halifax this summer.
Miss Edith Fowler is in Boston this
week She will return to Deerteld, Mass,
where her school begins next week.
Miss Clara Dix, who is at school at
Mortified, was at home a few days thu
past week Miss Mckay of Nova Scotia,
schoolmate, came with her,
The pulsation of life has se'acI us
The old meat market, formerly the Kings
ley shoe shop, has been moved back by its
owner, Martin A. Brown, who will at
once erect two-story block, a part Of
which he has already leased to the grange
for hall etc. 1t is expected that there
will be store on the ground floor.
Landlord Canedy has taken down his
front shed and will soon remove his old
barn and put up a new one. The removal
of the shed and meat market adds greatly
to the beauty of the street and the value of
his property. On the erection Of his new
barn he will be. more than ever, the popu-
lor keeper of the famous Glen House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
WEsT DUMMRRSTON.

Miss Esther Knight is visiting in New
York
Walter G. Wilson has been visiting his
father and mother
b. E. Herrick, having sold his farm, will
dispose of his stock and tools at public
auction at the farm Wednesday, April Is,
at 10 A. NJ.
This has been a week of moving. 7. J..
Rolet moved into the Ashley house; i. C..
Baldwin moved from the Patterson house,
Annie and Frances Pond moving into it.
Mr. and Mrs a. II. Herrick were delight
fully surprised last Thursday by members
of the West Dummerston dramatic club.
Refreshments Were served. Music and
dancing were the amusements of the even
ing. Mr., and Mrs. Herrick were present
ed with five chairs.
About 60 gathered at J. +. Townsend 5
hall last Tuesday evening. A messenger
was sent To G.. Is. Fields informing him
that an enlisting officer was speaking. and
inviting him to 60 over and hear him. Up
on entering the hall Mr.. Fields was very
much surprised to find large assembly
there. p. F. Mccarthy, in behalf OF the
dramatic club, presented him with IA large
easy chair, after which an oyster supper
was served. All had very enjoyable
evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
WARDSBORO.

Miss /. j. Watson has returned home
from Brattleboro, after an absence of sew
eral weeks.
Mrs. II. J. Allen recently received news
OF the death of her uncle, William Little
field of Saco, Maine.
w. c. Tiff of Springfield Mass, and S.
W Edgett of Brattleboro were in town
this week on real estate business.
Mrs. Ernest Pike went to Braltleboro
last week to care for her son, Lewis who
was taken i'll with lung fever while on a
visit at his uncle's, Harry Walls.
The friends of Walton Fletcher regret to
hear that he is about to leave town again.
He is to go to Wiliamsville, where he will
work for Charles Tyler. Mr.. Fletcher is
an industrious and enterprising young man,
and we wish him much prosperity
The hearts of the many friends Of Rev.
j. A. Steele, a former pastor here, were sad
dened last week by the news of the death
of his eldest daughter, Miss Josephine
Steele who died March 30 in Chichester
at the home of her father. Miss Steele was
a young lady of more than ordinary ability
and will be sadly missed in her home, in
the church, and by large circle of friends
and acquaintance. Her body was taken
to ST. JOhnsbury for burial Her mothers
death took place two years ago last Feb
ruary. The sorrowing family have the
sincere sympathy of their friends here.