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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-17

were brought to the attention of Presi-
dent Kreuger. He convened the volks-
raad, and the experiment of these in
trepid Uitlanders was the subject of a
long and grave discussion. One Boer
statesman from Witfontein presented
a bill making it high treason to ex-
plode dynamite in the heavens that
bend above the Transvaal. Such an
act, he contended zealously. was try
ing to fly in the face of providence. If
God wanted the South African Repub-
lie to have rain he would send 1t. 1t
was impious for goddess Uitlanders to
fire explosives in the direction of the
infinite. The Witfontein Beers argu-
ments and his bill prevailed, and dyna-
hitting the clouds was forbidden. An
other statesman proposed a measure
setting apart certain days for the peo-
pie to pray in unison for rain.
A long debate followed. A member
from Lydenburg exclaimed that it
would be irreligious to bother God
about the matter. A stanch member
of the Kreuger party resented this. 1t
was an insinuation, he declared, that
the Beers were an inconsequential peo-
pie I'VE are a brave and a free peo-
ple," said he. I'VE made the English,
who pose as Gods chosen people, re-
treat ingloriously before us. In the
name of God and the Dutch republic
we regained our freedom. God was
with us at Bronkerspruit and at Ma
juba HILL Shall we hesitate, there
fore, to pray whenever weld and spruit
is calling for rain?"
Kruger is strictly honest, yet he is
a millionaire. This is due to the fact
that he has always saved seven-eights
of his salary, which he has invested in
lands near johannesburg and Pretoria,
which have increased thirty fold in
value. II he were dishonest he could
be worth as many millions as he now
owns hundreds Of thousands, for plenty
OF temptations would have been Of
fered TO him.
When Paul Kruger dies, Africa will
lose one Of the greatest men in it's his
tory and the Transvaal republic will
lose it's great mainstay.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-17
called on him recently said that Krueg.
er's words of parting We're:
REGARD FOR AMERICA.

81 love America, and l believe that
the big republic across the ocean is our
friend. / love to think of the United
States as our big brother. When you go
home to the United States tell the peo-
pie there for me that there is q small
nation here loving their country and
their liberty, that idOlizes the Ameri-
can flag and the free institutions of the
country. MAY the United States ever
prosper and remain true to the prin-
ciples of her forefathers is my sincere
wish"
His own foreign policy is very brief.
"All that we ask" he says. "is to be
left alone" And on one occasion, at
Bonkershuit. he said to some Beers
who had Travelled scores of miles to
meet him;
MY boys, ] have tried to build this
country for you. 1t is yours. Never,
never permit anyone TO take it from
you"
President Kruger is veritable mas
ter of the state, and it is believed that
with his death it will be destroyed. The
constitution is ambiguous and is con-
strued entirely to suit the president.
The raad and the volksraad, the two
houses of the congress, are completely
under his dictation. He lives in Pre-
toria, the seat of the government. The
town Is small, and it is not nearly so
large as johannesburg, which since the
gold discoveries has grown very rapid
ly and is a progressive city. The gov
ernment buildings at Pretoria are pre-
tentious, but the home occupied by
"Oom" Paul is small, low-built house
of the ordinary South African type,
and, like the others. 1t has a garden
with trees and shrubs.
He is autocratic in public life, but
very democratic in private life, and
access to him can be had with ease by
anyone. A gentleman who called upon
him recently says that he found the
president seated i'm comfortable
padded chair alongside of a table, on
which, among some papers, was a big
tobacco box. At his feet was a big
spittoon. He sat we'll back, with his
hands over his chest
PERSONAL APPEARANCE.
He is not a handsome man. His
height is more than six feet and he Is
very fat and waddles when he walks.
His face is dull. 1abby and express
sionless. His small bleared eyes are
hidden by the. heavy lids. Long, thin
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-17

We are showing ffty-two
patterns in handsome side
boards, some of them very
elaborately carved. Some
thing to please you-sure. -.
.$8.49 to $500
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-17
Dining Tables.

Solid oak, AZ in, square top
dining extension tables, made
strong and well finished,
worth fully $500, at. ...... .S4.98
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-17

struggling hair covers his head. His
face. with it's shaved chin and upper
lip and fringe of beard something af-
ter the fashion of that of Horace
Greeley, is familiar to newspaper
readers. His dress Is slovenly and he
does not look like ruler.
He always shakes hands with vis-
itors. He roars in a loud voice when
he conSerses and gesticulates very
violently with his left hand. He cam
not so employ the other for in it he
holds his big meerschaum pipe, which
he constantly smokes. He uses the
spittoon frequently and drinks copious
draughts of gin and water.
Literature has no delights for him.
The Bible is his favorite book and al
most the only one which he has read.
1t is the only one which he reads at all
frequently. 1.-The History of the
Princes of Orange" a history of the
thirty years war, part of 'Motley's
Dutch Republic" Bunyan's "Pilgrim's
Progress" and Macaulays account Of
"William of Orange" is all else that
he has read. In fact he is what might
be called illiterate and he knows moth
ing about literature or history. He
cannot even speak English.
Piety, not love Of the book for it's
literary merit, is responsible for his
reading the Bible so often. For Dom
Paul is very pious. Near his house is
a church at which he is a regular at
tendant and he often breaches himself.
In religion he is what is called "dop-
per-" 1t is worth while to explain
this word, for it shows the extremely
close relationship between the "dop-
pers" and the old Puritans. The word
is derived from "dop," which is Ger
man for bowl and is supposed to apply
to this sect of religionists because they
wore their hair as if the barber had
put a bowl upon their heads and cut
around it, According to this derive
ton "round head" would be an almC 1
perfect translation of the word "djp-
per-"
This strict adherence to religious
forms is prominent trait of the beers.
An apt illustration of the extreme to
which il is carried was given during
a recent debate in the volksraad.
PJETY
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-17

DON'T RUN ANY RISKS about
health. Avoid coughs, colds. fevers.
pneumonia, and all other similar all
ments by keeping your blood rich and
pure with Hoods Sarsaparilla-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-17

HOODS PILLS are purely vegetable
and do not purge, pain or grippe. All
druggists. T"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-17
PIETY.

From March to December 1885. there
was a drought in the Transvaal and
many hardships ensued. The represen-
tatives of a waterworks company final
ly resorted to the expedient OF shoot
ing dynamite into passing clouds in
the hope of bringing rain. These acts
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-17
Dining Chairs.

Solid oak, with high back
and fine cane sets, at. ST .09
Hard wood, with high back
and fine can seat, at. .98C.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-17

Solid oak, rubbed and pol
ished finish, beveled plate
glass, 1SX3o in; worth $25.oo,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with local APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat of the
disease. Catarrh is blood or con-
stitutional disease. and in order to
cure it YOU must take internal rem
edies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not a quack med
icine. 1t was prescribed by one of
the best physicians in this country
for years, and is Il regular prescrip-
ton. 1t is composed OF the best
tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two Ingredients
is what produces such wonderful re-
sults-in curing Catarrh. Send for
testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY s. CO, Props,
Toledo, D.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
HalI's Family Pills are the best.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10
A Cure For Dyspepcia.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.


MEssRs, LIPPMAS Bros, Savannah, Ga.
GENTLEMEN For the benefit Of
all suffering from dyspepsia and
general and debility beg TO submit
my testimonial to the efficacy of
of your p. P. P. (PriekIy Ash. Poke
Root and Potassium as positive
cure for all these distressing conf
plants.
My system was also full Of ma
iaria, my condition was growing
very sesieEs, / had 30 appetite,
was losing strength AMI was eoRi-
pIeteIy broken down in health; but
now my health Is fully restored, ard
| can cal like field la borer without
the slightest fear Of serious results
really feel like new nan.
] fake great pleasure in telling the
world that p. 2. p. did the grand
work OF restoring me to my accus-
toned health.
Yours very truly,
W.P. HUNTER.
Savannah City Market.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10
GREAT BRITAIN
AGAIN REFUSES.
She Declines To Join the Pow
ers in Intervening Between
the United States
and Spain.

london, May 6 Certain
powers, it has been learned by
the Associated Press, have
again made overtures to Great
Britain looking to Intervention
in the war between Spain and
the United States, but Great
Britain persisted in her refusal
to take part in any such move
ment.
1t is a significant fact that
the British naval authorities
have decided to immediately
commission two new battle
ships just completed.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their ehilds
en- while teeth1ng, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, sod
tens the gums, allays all pain, cure
Mind collie, and is the best remedf
for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer imme,liaiel.
Sold by Druggists in every part OF
the world Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs.
WeHsIow's Soothing Syrup,' arm
TAX no other kind.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10
POLICY OF DELAY.
Havana Fortihcations Have
Been Strengthened.

Washington, May 6-The
policy of delay which is being
pursued by the administration
is bearing its natural fruit. The
navy department has received
advices from Havana that the
fortifcatiors and harbor de-
lenses of that place have been
materially strengthened in an
ticipation of attacks from both
land and sea and that desper-
ate work will be necessary to
accomplish what a short time
ago would have been a compar-
atively easy task
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10

New Port. May 9.-The
cruiser New Orleans joined
the flying squadron at Old
Point shortly after 7 p m. to-
day. 1t is stated that the
light house authorities at Cape
Henry were in a quandary
how to report the warship.
which was recently purchased
from Brazil. They did not
knew the New Orleans and
reported that "a big white
ship with yellow tunnels" had
in. It is expected she
will coal here, and will also re-
ceive her coat of war paint.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10

president and his advisers
sought fos rule or precedent
to determine the manner in
v hich the call should be made.
And now several weeks more
have elapsed. while the volun-
teers are being equipped and
modified. Meanwhile, the
Spaniards in Havana have
utilized this time in preparing
to give our troops a warm
reception. and many an
American soldier will fall be-
fore Havana S ramparts who
might have lived to share the
glory of victory had our gov
ernment been more prompt to
act. Since We must have the
war. every effort should have
been bent to accomplish our
end as quickly as possible, in
order to aboid as much she'd
ding of blood as possible.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10

AFTER attacking Sayers on
the silver question and finding
him invulnerable, Cranes man
ayers have now publicly de-
Clared that the silver question
has nothing to do with the
race for governor. One would
have supposed by the way in
which the Crane men first
jumped on Sayers on that
very point. accusing him OF
having formerly opposed free
silver, while Crane was a
white metal man alb initio. that
this was a most important fea-
ture of the gubernatorial cam
paign.. and doubtless the point
would have been pressed had
not the accusation been prov
en- false. AS il rs. the Crane
men have finally hit upon the
truth, as it makes no differ
ence whether our governor be
an original silver man or
not, SO long as he possesses
sound business ability and the
other qualifications so eminent
" possessed by honest Joe
Sayers. The idea now IS pro-
badly to obscure the silver is
sue, for the very reason that
the htters consistent record in
behalf of free silver may have
undue influence with the free
silver element in Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10
D.tr- are the only pills to take
llOUA . T iilc with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Fitzsirnmoas Ac-
as Ac-
cepts Two Challenges.

=
Boston. May Bob Fitz-
simmons has announced accep-
lance of KidMcCoy's offer to
pay the champion $4,000 for
a fight at middleweight, and
also has acceptance of Cor
belts offer for $4,000 for an
opportunity to regain the heavy
weight championship. .Fitzsim-
mons will meet either man be-
tore some regularly organized
club offering the largest purse.
But he will insist on a side but
of $4,000 in each case, and
both matches must take place
before the last of September
this year. Julian, the prize
fighters manager, and Fitzsim-
mons also offer to bet 81. 500
that neither Corbett nor Mccoy
vii make good his offer.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10

The rain god has made up
for past neglect. by a most
generous allowance of rain IN
this lower Rio Grarde valley
and the result will soon be
seen in green pastures and fat
stock and fine crops.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10
DlNcLEys war revenue bill

DNGLEY'S war revenue bill
carries with it a S6oo,ooo,ooo
United States bond issue,
which is a greater victory for
Wall street than the battle OF
the Philippines was for the
United States. Six democrats
In the house voted for this mi
guilty, the remainder of the
party voting solidly against it.
1t is gratifying to note the
names of kLeberg and Sayers
among those who opposed this
UNNECESSARY and most unjust
and enormous addition to the
nation S debt.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10

Port Au Prince, May o
The vessel which pursued the
Montgomery is supposed to
have been the Spanish warship
Vizcaya, and it is suggested
that the Montgomery tried to
entice the Spaniard within
striking distance of Sampson S
ships.
Advices from Cape Haytein
say that yesterday off Mole
St. Nicholas, two Spanish war
ships captured a schooner
bound for Cape Hayden.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10

PRopABLY the powers that
Be at Washington know why
we have been SO dilatory in
nraking preparations to in
wade Cuba Red ia P e
seems to have had consi-
derabIe to do with il, though
a ever there Was a time in our
history when that accessory
might have been dispensed
\ it'll now is the time. The
call for volunteers was delay
I'd about a week While tbs
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10

Washington. May 9.-The
war department has issued or
ders for concentrating the. vo-
lunteers at Tampa. Florida.
Texas sends one regiment of
infantry. San Antonio one reg
hnent of infantry. Washing
ton one of infantry and one of
cavalry.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10
FRENCHMEN EXCITED.
The American Embassy in
Paris Under Special
Protection.

London, May "a special
dispatch from Paris says the
seizure of the Lafayette has
intensified the bitter feeling
against the United States. An
cry expressions are heard.
The United States embassy is
under special police protection
in view of a possible hostile
demonstration.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10


New York, May The
World publishes dispatches
saying that Dewey had just
sent to Washington recon-
mending that the surrender of
Manila be demanded and a
provisional government be es-
tablished pending the settle
ment of the war with Spain.
lie also asks that sufficient
troops be sent to enforce this
plaH.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10
GLORIOUS raint

DEWEY defeated Admiral
Montejo, but he has no de-
tense against the onslaught OF
American punsters
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10
I!9 Mere Rheumatism
It Had Troabied for Years, but
Hoods Cured It
Stronger and Better in every way
Gained in Weight.

strcnser and Better in every Way
Gained IN Weighs.
al have been afflicted with dtsesse OF
the lungs, and my constitution las not
been strong fog many years. Several
years ago 1 was taken with rheumatism IN
my left hip. It was not acute, but very
troublesome, making 1t difficult for me to
walk. My physicians told me my blood
was IN bad condition snd that needed
3 blood purifier. I bought three bottles
of Hoods Sarsaparilla and when had
taken the FIRST bottle I was greatly BEN
Gifted. Itook the second and third bot
ties and found that had no more rheu-
matism. gained i've pounds in weight
and was much stronger than before tax
ing Hoods Sarsaparins." J. E. BozE-
MAN, Armour, Texas. Remember
Hoods SaFsapaTiiEa
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for SIS.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10

YoAKUM may not be ds rich
as some other towns in money
AMI property, but she IS rich
in enterprise, push and pro-
gressfveness. -Yoakum Times.
And these will soon beget
money and property.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10

Lisbon, May o.--The news
papers of this city say that the
Spanish. feet consisting of nine
vessels. passed Cape Espechel
twenty-one miles southwest of
this port. at 1870 yesterday
afternoon.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10

St. Thomas. May o.--The
Spanish cruiser Isabel II, IRON
clad, arrived this morning.
She communicated with the
Spanish consul and cleared at
once, her destination being I'M
known
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10
LATE WAR BULLETINS.

Bahia, Brazil, May o--The
u. S. battleship purchased
from Brazil. arrived here at
$40 this morning. and is now
acting under instructions of the
u. S. war department.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10

The best Kind of shoes often sple
because some polish ia applied
which ruins the leather. This can
be prevented by using Whittemort
goods-all kinds of pollshes in black
and colers for sale at Mrs. RI Boil
lacks.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10
Key Vest. May Io.--Ihe


Key West, May Io.--Ihe
gunboat alachias oveIhauled
The tramp steamer s'fathdc
on Sunday while try.ias 10
run the Havana Blockade ! he
torpedo boat Il inslow had a
brush with a Spanislg coast
guard vessel Sunday. The
schooner Fernandino captured
by the Vicksburg has been
brought here.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10

Delaware Breakwater, Della.
May 9.-Ihe St. Paul put to
sea this morning. Her instruc-
tons are secret.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10

Gibraltar, May Io-Span-
ISL coasters, are boarding yes
sells in the Straight OF Gibral-
tar.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10

Fresh olives in pint BOTTLES at
Lucio Bouis.
Fresh figs in I pound boxes as
Jagouss.
Fresh cheese and crackers at Luz
clio Bouts.
Cepes a l-huile and Cepes az
natureI at Jagou's.
Go to the Botica del leon for
cool, refreshing drink of delicioua
soda water
Bouis received by this steamer
olives in kegs and bottles, picked
onions and cheese
BEST OF ALL.
To cleanse the system in gentle
and truly beneficial manner, when
the Springtime comes, use the true
perfect remedy, Syrrp of Figs. Buy
the genuine. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and
for sale by all druggists at so cents
per bottle.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-10

Liver troubles quickly result IN serious
complications, and the man who neglects his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
of Browns Iron Bi4teys now and then viii
keep the liver In perfect order. If the dis
ease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
will cure it permanently. Strength and
vitality always follow IFS use. For sale By
ssAll dealers .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-06
DAY OF HIS DEATH CHANGED.
Governor Tyler Grants n Respite 10
Robert Morton.

Governor Tyler yesterday granted 'e-
spite to Robert Morton, the negro SEN
fenced 20 be hanged In Petersburg TO-
morrow for the murder Of Toney west
moreland.
Judge Mullen. who presided az the
trial. telegraphed Governor Tyler ne hao
no objection to the respite being granted.
and the Governor ordered that the exc
cution of the sentence be postponed until
November 4th.
Shortly after issuing the reprieve. now
ever. the Governor received telegram
from Commonwealth s-Attorney Lassiter
Directing to the respite being granted
He therefore called up Sheriff Watson.
who is also the jailer. and the latter IN
formed him that it was practically I'M
possible for him 10 arrange for the exc
cution o. the murderer tomorrow. Inc
gallows mas not yet been erected The
Sheriff further stated that he believed W
per cent. of the people Of Petersburg Gp-
proved the granting OF the respite. Inc
Governor therefore let the order stand
though had the dispatch from the Com
monwealth's Attorney been received an
hour or two earlier, it would probaoiy
not have been issued. as Governor Tyler
feared popular dsapproval Of the exten-
sion OF the prisoners life might be so
strong as to assume some violent FORM.