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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-11
No Compromised

Tho decision of the president and
cabinet to send in the message today
regardless of Spain's buncombe procla-
nation of an armistice will reassurc
those faint-heartCd Americans who
during Yesterday were processing to he
fearful that our government would
weaken. There never was any just
ground for such a feaI. The position
assumed by the administration relative
Of cuba was not taken spasmodically.
1t was the elimination Of series of
cautious Lut steady advances toward
the definite end of Cuban liberation.
No move was made without thorough
comprehension of the consequences;
progress was slow only that it might
be sure.
one thing alone can cause a further
Withholding of the fateful message
notification by Spain Of complete sur
render. 1t is useless to speculate upon
the possibilities of this. A few more
hours of patience will tell the story
Message or no message, the outcome is
assured. Cuba will be free. The Maine
will be avenged. Justice will he done
and William Mckinley, backed by the
unanimous voice and strength Of the
American nation, will be the instru-
ment of its administration. History
has been forming during the past week,
but it will be brought to a climax to-
day.
Road tn,,,nrrp,y'g TTr;I,p.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-11

TO give up vet. Mexico, according to MIR.
Lummis, comes very near being a better
governed nation than the United states.
Caution Is a good thing, but caution
becomes cOwardico when Il refuses to
stop starvation and tyranny in Cuba for
fear that, having grown fat again, the
Cubans may prove themselves unadept
in the art OF self government, an art
which the people OF the United states
have been trying to acquire for 120 years
and are not yet quite perfect in.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-11

The completion yesterday Of the local
pastorate of Rev. DR.. Joseph X. Dixon
supplies an opportunity for saying that
this energetic and devoted clergyman
will carry with him to his future field
of usefulness the best wishes of q large
circle Of Scranton friends and od~
mirers. In. DiXon's work in this COM
muniiy has been broaG-gauged and
progressive. covering the humanlties
even more carefully than points Of doc
lrine; and it insuras that in his new
sphere he will be power for good.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-11

An armistice even IL accepted by the
insurgents would not replace the
Maine nor restore to life her 266 muir
dered sailors. Spain must pay for this.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-11

Spain will soon learn that it takes
two to make an armisticc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-11

Peace these days is commanded, not
entreated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-11

II was worth s5OOOO,0OO To This
country TO learn how inadequately #
was prepared 10 resist even a fourth.
rate and bankrupt European power.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-11

IL Will be perceived that after all
nothing is wrong with McKinley's
back bone.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-11

seeking whom It could devour. The
party needs "A rest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-11

Since 1895 Pennsylvania has been a
hOtbsd OF Republican factions. each
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-11

Don't forget the Maine!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-11
BRASS BEDSTEADS.

In buying brass Bedstead, be sure that
you get the best Our brass Bedsteads are
all made with seamless brass tubing and
frame work is all of steel.
They cost no more than many bedsteads
made of the open seamless tubing. Every
bedstead il highly finished and lacquered
under peculiar method, uothing ever hav-
ing been produced to equal it, Our new
Spring Patterns are now on exhibition.
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Month.
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Read tomorrow's Tribune.

Today will show that McKinley's ul-
tmatum is ultimate.
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-30
a CRITICAL THE.
Secretary of State Day Speaks of the
Situation at Washington.

Secretary of State Day Speaks of the
Situation at Washington.
CLEVELAND, O., May 29.-Secre-
tary of State William R. Day is in
Cleveland for brief visit.
Does the sending of Minister Con-
ger to China" Mr.. Day was asked, Ito
negotiate for a coaling station, as an
nCunced in the press dispatches, indi-
cate that the United States contem-
plates giving up the Philippines"
Il must decline to answer any ques-
tions of that character. 1 have left Of
fetal matters behind me as much as
possible, and cannot discuss anything
of the kind"
What is there new lin regard to the
prospect of France, Germany or Rus
STA interfering in the war?''
There is nothing that l can tell you
about that either" was the secretarys
answer "All these matters are of an
official nature and not fit subjects for
publication in the newspapers at the
present time.
Il cannot mention any special mat
ter that is to come up. But at the
present time it is necessary for all the
members of the cabinet to be at hand
should the president require their
presence. 1 cannot attempt to antici-
pate what may happen, but you will
readily understand that the present is
a critical time at Washington"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-30
COMPANY d, TWELFTH.
Budget of Personal Gossip About the
EairmOnt Men.


Fairmont Men.
Special Correspondence The st. Paul Globe
CAMP THOMAS, May 26 with Company
D, Twelfth Minnesota regiment.-The da-
tail for guard duty yesterday was as fol-
lows: Privates Oxrieda Oothoudt, Necher,
Peters, super, A. Peterson.
First Lieutenant w. R. Boyce has been
granted leave of absence from duty for a
few days. Second Lieutenant E. K. Slater
is in command of the company.
Privates Jones. Buck and Sunderson are
on detached service.
The first cool breeze, Minnesota like, that
we have felt refreshed the boys greatly. A
light shower CT fifteen minutes duration
blessed the dusty camp grounds this morn
ing.
Capt. Boyce. who has been sick, is on
the road to recovery.
Parades take place Wednesday and Satur-
day, 1890 a. m.
Guard detail for today was: Corporal Mil
bert, Privates A. Peterson, Pickett, M. Peter
son, Robinson. Santee.
The G l o b e began to arrive this after.
noon. There was general scramble by all
the company to get chance to read it. 1t
is most welcome visitor
A report was just received at camp that
Sampson won great victory. You can t
hear yourself talk for cheering all over
the grounds.
The detail for special duty at brigade head
quarters for this morning is: Privates E.
Smith, E. Shaver and Svendsen.
The boys had quite dance, mostly square
dences in the company street this evening.
The orchestra consisted CT Swearingen and
Pratt. All kinds of music was furnished.
Owing to the hot weather, Jack Elias
let the contract for another barber chair.
Billy Bird was awarded the contract. Most
of the boys are growing whiskers, but they
keep their hair shingled, so it keeps Jack
on the 'close shave order"
Company DIS quartette, consisting of Cor
porals Burdick Conklin, Pratt and Private
W. Gould, make the air ring with their
vocal selections nightly.
Most of the leisure time is put in writing
home to mothers and sweethearts.
ment. The crew now consists of Privates
Howard, Theobald Crawford and Burrel.
Private Crown, the rooster of Company
D. does Grow" to perfection over a new
uniform he has just received and donned.
Battalion Adjutant R. A. Everett, ex-cap-
tain Company D, makes a No. 1 officer. He
is we'll liked by all the officers and men.
The guard detail for tomorrow is com
posed Of Privates Santer. st. John. N I.
True; supernumerary, G. True.
Special detail for tomorrow: Privates An
derman and Blair.
Those writing to the boys at this point
should address their mail Camp G. H.
Thomas, Lyle, Ca.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-30
PROMOTION FOR COL. REEVE
RUMOR SAYS HE Is TO BE
MADE A BRIGADIER
Busy Day for the Boys of the Thir-
teenth, Who Are Now Equipped
for Departure With the Exception
of 4he New Rifles to Be Issued
by the GOvernment-COas Camp
GOssfD,

Staff Special to The St. Paul Globa.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 29.-Rumors
are af1oat today that Col. Reeve is to
be promoted to be a brigadier general:
Lieut. Col. Ames to be colonel; Capt.
Metz to be major, and Lieut.. Merrill
to be captain of company d. All OIL
GERS that are interested decline to talk.
This was a busy day for the Thir-
teenth Minnesota. All equipments, ex-
cept rifles, were issued to the >regi-
nent, and rifles will be issued tomOr-
row. The regiment will then be fully
prepared for the Mania expedition.
Chaplain Cressy held service in camp
this morning, and the Christian En-
deavor in the afternoon. A number of
men attended mass, celebrated by the
Rev. Father Coyle. who afterwards en-
tertained them at breakfast.
This evening Chaplain Cressy preach
ed in the Central Methodist church.
A swimming race between members
of all the regiments at the Sutro baths,
was won by Private Bruce, of Com
pany c.
The regiment will participate in the
Decoration day parade today.
Guard Details for Morning Capt.
Metz, Lieut.. Lacore and Donaldson.
Evening detail, Capt. Carleton, Lieuts.
Merrill and Limperich.
Private Henry, Of Company G, suffer-
ing with spinal meningistis, is not as
well today
Evan NJ. Jones.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-30
COMPANY II, TWELFTH.
st. James Men Prefer Cuba to the
+ Philippines.

st. James Men Prefer Cuba to the
/, Philippines.
Special Correspondence The ST. Paul Globe.
CAMP THOMAS. CHICKAMAUGA, Ca,
May 81 with Company H. Twelfth reg-
ment).-Six Of Company HIS men complained
of colds this morning, c. P. Hinton Frank
Seymour, John Lynch Henry Trask Frank
Rarnys and Charles Fairweather. If colds
are the worst they draw they feel they will
be all right.
Willard Johnson, sick with measles, is rap
idly recovering.
The boys like the Southern girls, for they
very clever. 1t is seldom we see them
though, for they are very scarce. But
real girl will bring the boys to attention at
once. Even the buxom colored lass attracts
considerable attention.
Cyrus Hinton was the company's masher
on the way South because he was the only
unmarried Of the company who could
get permission to leave the train.
We have improvised bottoms in our tents
made from cane poles.
A smile went through the company when
the fresh meat issued last night for t.a.
Brigade drill yesterday afternoon passed off
very smooth. If the boys would Fay more
attention when dressing in company they
would soon have no equal.
Permission to go to the city must be ob-
tdlueu from the lieutenant COLONEL.
Rumor circulated in the camp that the
Twelfth was to go to the Philippines. The
boys all ready to go. but would prefer
Cuba or Porto Rico.
Commodore Dewey (our pup grows fat
and saucy every day. He is becoming
familiar and welcome visitor through the
. First and Second battalions.
Cook HAMMER is again at his post after a
few days sickness.
Corporal Nixon is the livelist man in the
company.
Lobben first sergeanD has had a time
getting the boys out at $50 a. for roll
call.
Guard detail today: Corporal Devaney; pri-
Yates Wettl, Wack, Greeley and Parker.
The 'H' boys are becoming acclimated
rapidly. and they are getting the old move
ment to them they had at Camp Ramsey.
There has been a good deal of complaint
about the quantity and quality of tie food
served.
The men have been cutting cane rols
along the river and wove them into mats.
This was stopped by an order, but they still
cut poles just the same The mats used
to keep out the dirt as much as possible.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-30
COMPANY b, THIRTEENTH.
ROyyley's MerrymaIsers Having an
Enjoyable Time. %


Special Correspondence The st. Paul Globe.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, May 25, with Com
pany B. Thirteenth Minnesota volunteers).-
Private Manning, who has been in the hos
pitaI for several days, is now back. to the
, quarters. we'll again. Owing to the mem
bers Of the regiment leaving the grounds
without permission, Col. Reeve issued orders
yesterday compelling every man in the regi-
ment to be kept inside the guard lines, no
one being allowed to leave without pass.
Company is now known as Rowley's
Merry Makers.
Second Lieut. Fitzgerald had command Of
TIE company yesterday for the first time.
The company was given free baths at the
Sutro bath yesterday yesterday, also season
tickets to the Chutes grounds. This is a
theater giving two performances daily
Company has forty Minnesota Cinnamon
in its company. They were initiated into the
Chinese kingdom by Private Smaby, the COM
pany's barber. The forty are smoothly
shaver. with their hair clipped, leaving a
bunch to start a wig. The best looking
Cinnamon are Privates Brown Bracket
Bowen. Cornell, Keatley, Wilson, Bedard,
Breebe and Scallen. Jack Bour is chief kong
kong.
We judge from appearances that so per cent
Of Company B will not return to Minnesota
DelnS Infatuated net only with the climate of
California, but the sweet smiles of the femi-
nine sex.
Miss Grippe, formerly of Minneapolis now
residing in California. called on some of her
acquaintances in Company B today
Sergeant Joe Stand. of Company B, was SER
geant of the guard last night.
Company has faculty of drawing the
crowds to their camp, having seven quar-
tettes. and every evening they give concerts
Last evening Private Frank Varney sang a
new song, composed by himself entitled
The Concert Of the Cats at Camp Ramsey"
1t made a hit with the audience
Private Powers also rendered several selec-
lions. He is also a favorite
John Rowe called at the camp yesterday and
ran into his cousin, Joe Hays. They had
nown of each other for years, but had not
met.
Private Cornell has been appointed regi-
mental telegraph operator.
Through some misunderstanding Company B
has not been able to draw the full rations
consequently some of the boys have been liv-
ing on short rations, but now they are all
right, as rations are coming all right again
The people of California have been very
kind to the boys, donating fruit cigars and
plenty of nice flowers
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-30
LIFE FOR his COUNTRY
DEATH OF "A MINNESOTA BOY
~. --,-- .-. -,s.--tifs-4
AT CHICKANAUGAi
The Percentage Of Illness at Camp
Is Not High, but Is Said to BE
Greatest Among the Men From
the NOrthwest-Quiet Day Spent
by the Boys In Camp-Company
correspondence.

Special to- The st. Paul Globe.
CHICKAMAUGA, May 29.-This was
I a day of rest at Camp Thomas. and for
the men Of the Fourteenth Minnesota.
and especially Of Company III, one Of
sorrow. for 1t was marked by the first
death which has occurred in either Of
the two Minnesota regiments stationed
here.
The man who died today was Pierce
Collyer. He has been suffering from
pneumonia, contracted before the regi-
ment reached Chickamauga, and today
succumbed to the disease. The body
has been prepared for burial, and will
be returned to Minnesota.
In spite of all reports, and some of
them alarming. there is not much sick
ness in camp. The percentage, it is
said, is highest among the men from
the central and Northwestern states,
the men from Wisconsin, Minnesota
and Illinois regiments, and even among
them 1t is not high. In fact, consider
ing the radical change of temperature
to which most of the men now under
Brooke have been subjected, medical
officers regard the condition of most Of
the men as entirely satisfactory, and
but little sickness among the troops is
anticipated.
Capt. Gregory, of Fargo, arrived to-
day with two more troops of Grigsby's
rough riders, about $50 men. They
brought their horses, but need other
equipment, which will be supplied them
tomorrow.
new daily programme has gone into
effect, under an order issued by Gen.
Brooke. Instead Of going to bed at
10 o'clock, as usual, taps are now
sounded at 9:15, and all lights are put
out. At 5:15 in the morning the first
call sounds. Fifteen minutes later the
reveille calls every man from his tent.
In order to take advantage of cooler
hours, drills will be held between and
$50 in the forenoon and $3.50 and 5 in
the afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-30

Breezy EpistIe From the Long Prnf-
RE Men.

Breezy EpistIe From the Long Prai-
RE Men.
Special Correspondence The st. Paul Globe.
CAMP THOMAS, Chickamauga. Nav 26
with Company K, Fourteenth Minnesota
Voiunteers).-Owing to the hot weather we
are formed for drill at $50 a. M; breakfast
now at $50. The boys don't exactly like
such early rising, but they get a lay-off
from $3.50 a. m. till $3.50 p. m.
The men are all happy because they get
their uniforms this evening. Those unable
for duty on account of sickness are Sergeant
J. T. Jones. Prfvates r. r. Radabaugh, C.
j. Chisholm. L. X. Hanson and w. E.
Clutches. None are seriously sick, however
The whole company was vaccinated yester-
day.
Henry Williams has been promoted from
private to third sergeant. Dave Paguin from
private to fourth corporal. and Arthur Hogan
from private to third corporal
J. J. Walker is assigned to the flag sig
nal corps.
Our company has two four-mule teams.
Neal Mccoy has been given four nice spir-
tied mules, and William e. Thompson is
pulling the ribbons over four as nice mules
as Is in the regiment. He is proud of them,
too.
Capt. Wood was officer of the day yester-
day, and Lieut.. Smiley was made useful In
an official way. We drew our first flour
last night, and this morning our cook,
Frank Leslie, got up at O'clock and had
four biscuits apiece for us for breakfast.
They were the best we ever eat, without
rejecting on the good cooks at home. And
at that they were baked in the frying pans.
This morning we drew our stove 1t is a
dandy, and we are promised good dinner
by our cook.
First Sergeant Franklin is the busiest
man In the company. He is always on the
lookout for the welfare of his company, and
his details are prompt and regular.
Each day the boys becoming more
attached to their commissioned officers
Company K were christened Lumber
ia! Jacks while at Camp Ramsey. owing to
the camp suits worn by some of our bows
and because some are lumber jacks" Com
ing from the train to Chickamauga park
some bystanders, soldiers from an Ohio reg
linen iment. called US "Coxey's army Tomor-
row morning we come out CT our nests In
new uniforms. Then who dare call us
"Coxey's army?' When we are called in
action we will show them we are no small
part of Uncle Sans army.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-30
COMPANY ii, THIRTEENTH.
Interesting Notes Of the, Trip to the
Coast.

Coast.
SAN FRANCISCO. May "A with Company
H. Thirteenth Minnesota volunteers).-The
members of Company II were very much in
evidence at all stations. Flowers. flags and
letters were SO common that many have
tnelr hardtack boxes full. Three miles out
OF Sioux City the engine broke down and
curing drizzling rain pulled into Emerson.
Much run was had at the expense Of the
boys who lost their hats. especially Lieuts..
Sauter and Conrad, >. "a
AT nearly every stop, the officers practiced
shootlng, In which contests Dr. Laid in
Var1aoly came out ahead. Twice day we
were compelled to. drill at the most con-
venient stop. and according to remarks by
spectators, Minnesota's volunteers exoelled all
otnefs. Excitement runs high. from poker
ana craps 10 the small cyclone we encounter
ed in Eastern Nebraska
me following promotions have been made:
FIRST Lieutenant A.. w. Bjornstat to cap
Second Lieutenant F. c. sauter to first
lieutenant.
;. First Sergeant D.. H. Whitney to second
lieutenant.
Second Sergeant Lambert to first sergeant.
Inlrd Sergeant Early to second sergeant.
Fourth Sergeant Albrecht to third sergeant.
Fifth Sergeant Smith to fourth sergeant.
FIRST Corporal Dee to fifth sergeant.
Quartermaster Sergeant McLeer to sixth
sergeant mot conn.,
Second Corporal Theo Simons to first cor
poral.
Fifth Corporal Charles E. Collect to second
corporal.
Third Corporal L.. F. Dow to third corporal
Fourth Corporal w. A.. Simmons to fourth
corporal.
Sixth Coporal B. B. Klamnaar to fifth cor
poral.
Private 3D.. o. Cowden to sixth corporal.
AT the drill in Reno Company H surprised
the other companies of the section, and was
heartily cheered by the spectators. This i'm
pfoVement was due entirely TO the new way
the men were controlled. Every non-commis-
stoned officer was made responsible for six
or seven men, the sergeants having seven and
corporals six. This will be continued here at
San Francisco.
At Carlin, New, two cowboys entertained
the soldiers with blcking bronchos.
At this same town the Ha1n1ine boys under
took to bounce citizen, and were compelled
to beat an ignomi1ious retreat to the cars,
pursued by an Infatuated wife.
The boys are much pleased with California,
and the citizens are very generous.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-30
SIXTH CORPS OUTSIDE.
1t VIII Not Have Quarters in Chick
amauga Camp.

CEICKAMAUGA, May 29.-It is un-
derstood that the two army corps, the
First and Third, now being formed, will
be the only troops to occupy park terri
tory. Negotiations are now pending to
lease a tract of 5000 acres just outside
and north of the park, near what is
known as the Grimes lake, a body Of
fresh water, supplied by never-failing
springs, and that the Sixth corps, to
be commanded by Gen. Wilson, will &C.
cupy this site.
The. ground Is rolling and it's close
proximity to water makes it a most
desirable point for the encampment Of
slch a large body Of men.
There were three deaths today, as
fellows:
Pierce Collyer, aged eighteen, Com
pany H., Fourteenth Minnesota, of
Beaver, Falls, from pneumonia.
Harry O.. BurnIham, of Lynn, Mass,
Company D, Eighth Massachusetts,,
pneumonia.
Ludwig Bohnert, of Springfield, Ill,
Company r, D, Fifth Illinois, blood
poisoning.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-30
COMPANY Nj, TWELFTH.
Chance for Some Blue Earth City
Men.

CAMP G. H. THOMAS. Ca. May 26 with
Company M, Twelfth Minnesota).-This morn
Company NJ, Twelfth Minnesota.-This morn
ing we had brigade inspection, and this after
noon brigade drill and army corps inspection.
Twenty -nine regiments marched in review,
and Company M made good showing
We expect to increase our company to 104
men. At present we have but so. Some young
men from Blue Earth City will get a chance
to join us.
When we came here we were not treated as
well as the men thought they should have
been treated. We marched from Chattanooga
to this camp. The way we came was very
dusty, and several men tainted. Several were
sick for several days.
After march of about twelve miles, we ar
rived here at about o'clock in the evening
May 49, There was no arrangements made
for us, not even water. We slept on the bare
ground that night, without having had any
dinner or supper, but now I'VE are settled