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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-16
GOSSIP OF THE CAMP.
From a Staff Correspondent.


Camp Daniel II. Hastings. Mt. Gret-
ma, May 15.--The following is the
makeup of the Thirteenth's new hos
pital staff Hospital steward, George
c. Meriman; assistants, Privates Rom
aid Rice, of A: Jacob Moser, of B;
Edward Kelly, Of C; Walter Gillespie,
of D; Walter Schmitt. of +: George
Strickland. of F; Walter Loomis, of G;
Altman Stonier of H.
Attorneys John NJ. Edwards and Ed
ward w. Thayer were visitors in camp
yesterday. They came the entire dis
tance from Scranton on their wheels,
making the trip in two days by easy
stages.
Teams from Company b. of the Thir-
teenth, Third brigade, and Tenth, Sec
ond brigade, played a game of ball
yesterday afternoon, the Scranton lads
winning by score of 6 to >.
The recruits are being drilled morn
ing and afternoon and are rapidly be-
ing worked into shape. Yesterday af-
ternoOn the whole regiment was taken
out for battalion drill.
Here is a remarkable thing in con-
nection with the camp. Ten thousand
men, in round numbers, have been here
for two weeks enduring the severest
kind of weather under the most un-
favorable circumstances and vet there
has been but one death, and that
due to organic trouble. Figuring
on the average death rate the NOR
tality in a city of 10000 would be one
every two days. How to account for
this escape in any other than a ProVi-
Dental way is beyond those who have
been witnesses to the rough usage to
which the soldiers have been subject
ed. What is equally remarkable is the
fact that there is scarcely any illness
in the camp. Up TO date the Ninth
regiment has had but one man in the
hospital and he was suffering from
cramps. The Thirteenth's hospital rec
ords fail to show an instance where
man has been i'll for more than a
period Of forty-eisht hours, excepting
the case of Company A man who
had an ingrowing toe-nail amputated
There are ten regular army officers
in the camp carrying on the work of
mastering, equipping and caring for
the volunteers. They have done ex-
cellent work, but they themselves ac-
knowledge that they never would have
accomplished what has been done but
for the efficient aid of the state Off
GERS, Inspector Morrell, of the gov
ernor's staff; Major Millar, inspector
OF the Third brigade. and Major Pat
terson, surgeon of the Second brigade.
have been especially useful in aiding
in the work of mastering and inspect
ING, and Colonel Ripple, commissary
general of the state, has rendered in
valuable assistance to the quartermas-
ter and commissary departments.
Major Thompson, the ranking officer
OF the regulars, speaks in the highest
terms of the efficiency of the N. G. p.
officers. And the N. G. p. does not feel
that its officers are being hattered in
the slightest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-16
THE ORDERS TO MOVE.


From Staff Correspondent.
Camp Daniel III. Hastings, Mt. Gret-
ma, May l5.--The following is the full
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-16
CARPETS. WALL PAPERS.

Some one has said, "Style is the
dress Of thought" Do you realize
when one visits your home how
the furnishings tell the character of
the occupant? In one home you
will find ordinary inof1enSive styles.
that's the "thoughlesS" buyer. In
another hideouS colors and Won
derful designs. That's the "care.
less" buyer, In another dainty,
graceful designs, harmonious COL
ors, the work Of artistic people.
Which will you choose ?
We Are Headquarters for New,
Novel, Artistic Carpets and Dra-
peries, Exclusive, Choice, Prl-
vate Designs in Wall Papers and
Interior Decorations.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-16

p % M Sss Cure III Sos. Dr.
Evening star., 1898-11-16
Colonel bryan Reeox.rin~

Colonel Bryan has recovered sufficiently
from his military lockjaw'' TO speak to
the country on the subject of the elections
lie SHOWS the effect Of his recent indispo-
sition- The deliverance lacks vigor and n
certain courage which the country ha,
come to associate with Colonel BRYAN. II
may be that he has done as well as could
be with a poor case. Genius itself has its
limitations. Mark Tapley. who stands for
cheerfulness and undiminished confidence
under all difficulties. is a man of the imay-
ination, and does not figure as an Amer,-
can politician Even Dickens. with his
broad gift OF caricature. would not have
attempted to put Tapley through the PAGES
OF politics
still. thoI gh with less than his won.ed
v.sor. Colonel Bryan has done well to
speak IL 1t accompiishes no other pur-
pose. the deliverance will serve to remind
certain eastern democrats that they are not
Evening star., 1898-11-16

free as yet from their silver ENHANCEMENT,
nor in position to turn their backs on the
accredited party leadership. The fight for
and in earnest are not dismayed by this
second drrbbing- They confess that they
are slightly disfgured but assert, in the
language of the poet, that they are st,ll in
the ring. The eastern democrats. and
especially the New York variety are not
to be permitted to change their leaders as
easily as they are sometimes able to
change their principles.
Colonel Bryan is right about this. A
party cannot throw it's regularly chosen
leaders over so easily. Il discredits itself
rather than them when it endeavors in the
absence of specifications to make them The
scapegoats of its disasters and disgruntle-
ments. A party which cannot take bitter
medicine without making wry face, as in
similar circumstances a man, lacks stam-
ina. Sympathy does not go out to it. Sue
cess does not wait upon it.
The Nebraska leader says that the Chi
cago platform still lives. Mr.. Bailey and
are candid and resolute men. 1t does not
much matter what Mr.. Croker says, be-
cause he does not travel in the same class
with them. When in majority in national
conventions they can make him say any
thing they please. So that with Colonel
Bryan still undaunted, and Mr.. Bailey with
his flag still up, and Senator Jones reas-
serting the silver shibboleth the party
shutters in the east are easily certain of
eighteen months more of anxiety.
Evening star., 1898-11-16
Results in North Carolina.
From the Philadelphia Press.


The red shirt and shotgun campaign of
the white d amOcrats in North Carolina is
over They have elected a large majority
of the members of the legislature and seven
of the nine members of Congress. They
have also by force and violence taken pos
session of the municipal government of the
city of Wilmington, and they would doubt
less have elected the governor of the state
r ad 1t been the year to choose state officers
And when the work which they set out to
| accomplish was done. and they had gained
the objects which they claimed were neces-
sary to intelligent rule, they permitted the
unbridled passions of the mob to take con-
troll and disgrace the state with saturnalia
of blood and murder.
North Carolina is one of the southern
states which has benefited largely by emf
grafton from the north and by the estab-
lishment of manufacturing enterprises The
security to life and property which existed
in North Carolina no longer prevails Ev-
cry man who was shot down on the streets
of Wilmington will keep 81 900, 900 of capital
away from the state. Immigration will be
checked and the development of the states
resources will halt. a community cannot
engage in riot and bloodshed and murder
and still remain desira BILE home for men
who love order and for Industries that de-
mand peace.
Evening star., 1898-11-16
The Market House Fire.

1t is clear, from all the accounts of the
fire at the market house this morning. that
the fire department. by it's quick and intel
ligent work, spared the city from Il disas-
tTous contlagration. The conditions for a
general blaze were propitious. The flames
originated in an area which is not easy of
access. The market house was at the
time partly surrounded by wagons, which
interfered with the work of the steamers
and the firemen. Then, too. the avenues
of approach TO the scene of the fire are all
congested thoroughfares, and the companies
were unable to makS their best speed in
reaching the spot. In a remarkably short
time after the alarm was turned in. when
the conditions confronting the department
are considered, the fire was under control
and the loss reduced 20 minimum The
city would have suffered severely from the
destruction of this establishment which
stands in such close relation to the fool
supply of the community, and II is a cause
for congratulation that the structure and
its contents were SO slightly damaged.
Evening star., 1898-11-16

as 1t stands and as It will be used will
prove an entirely satisfactory home for
this estabkshH ent. The Star has recently
pointed to seme serious defects in its con-
struction which affect the health and pos
sibly menace the lives of those who VIII
have business to transact within its walls.
II is of course impossible that the repairs
necessary 20 correct these faults should be
made in season or will even be undertaken
before the city post Office force takes pos
session. 1t Is rot to be anticipated that any
step toward the curing of the evident evils
which exisc today in the building will be
tsken voluntarily by the Treasury Depart.
nent without congressional authorization
or direction. These changes involve heavy
expenditures and may become the subject
OF the deepest consideration by the highest
authorities for they not only affect the i'm
mediate demands for the perfect ton of the
structure. but they oring into question the
record of the supervising architects Office
during tie past few years for efficiency and
economy ana promptness. Meanwhile the
people of Washington will be grateful for
access to post ONCE establishment which
presents show of modern conditions.
Evening star., 1898-11-16
sir Wiifrid's Commitment.

Sir Wilfrid Laurier paid a high compli-
ment 20 the American diplomatic talents
last night in his address on the occasion
of the opening of the new school of COM
parative jurisprudence and diplomacy by
the Columbian University. There is no
need for such an institution. he declared
in graceful style, for the Americans are by
nature accomplished diplomats and they re-
qUire no special training. Continuing in
this vein the Canadian premier assured his
hearers that he could not forecast the re-
suits OF the labors of the commission now
sitting 10 adjust the differences between
the United States and Canada. for We are
dealing with American diplomats he said.
Beneath this pleasantly there is doubt
less e substantial foundation of sincerity.
The fashion Of deriding the ability of the
American foreign representative or special
commissioner to cope with the powers of
those Of other nations is out of date. The
sneer at 'skirt-seeve" diplomacy has no
longer the force it once had Sir Wilfrid
Laurier. whether speaking in the courteous
language of a ceremonious occasion or
vOicing his deepest sentiments has uttered
profound truth when he says that the
Americans are natural diplomats. They
know what they want and they ask for it,
anu Nl4tS d1t qu4Ch al training bargain
and in presenting their reasons cogentiy
for its adoption. The conditions under
which the republic was born bred men capa-
BILE Of coping with the Vaccinations of the
astute negotiators of the old world The
history OF the nation has fostered the abiI-
ity Of Americans to take care of them
selves And after all there is little more in
diplomacy than the capacity to guard ones
interests
In this business with Spain the United
states is getting none the worst of the
AFFAIR because Of the longer record of in
tri2ue anu F'pl1macy back OF the govern
ment at Mae-id- The United States has
always lacked I definite diplomatic CORPS
body of nen specially educated for the
work Of representing national interests
abroad. Political considerations have often
lnterfered to prevent the fun utilization in
this branch OF the public service of the best
men In the ranks OF the citizens but in
the main the native talent for transacting
any kind of business shrewdly and thor
oughly has displayed itself to the end of
frequent triumphs at the council table and
in the audience chamber Eventually a
better system will be evolved out of the
present method OF choosing foreign repre-
sentatives, but in any event the funda-
mental truth of Sir Wilfrid Laurier's grace
ful compliment will doubtless reveal itself.
Evening star., 1898-11-16
Medals for the District Soldiers.

The ceremonies at Convention Hall this
afternoon practically mark the close of the
career of the District Regiment of Volun-
teerS. although the formal mustering-ou<
OF the men will not occur until Sunday The
medals TO be presented to these representa-
tves Of the capital in the war with Spain
have been well earned They are the
tokens of the gratitude of a proud commu-
nifty for the manner in which its soldiers
have borne themselves under the ordeal of
life in camp and at the front. Although
deprived by the course of events from ac-
tually participating in the fighting at San
tiago. the regiment was nevertheless a
forceful factor in compelling the Spanish
surrender and its sturdy acceptance of the
hard situation in the after days of danger
Gus waiting marked the true type of the
American soldier. The regiment suffered
from disease. but il was Kept in such ex
cclIent condition frOm the start to the finish
OF its course that it escaped many of the
perils which assailed other organizations,
less fortunate in the degree of thoughtful
care and skillful attention bestowed upon
them by the officers and by the citizens at
home Washingtons sentiments toward
the regiment were well displayed on the
occasion of the arrival of the men at Camp
Wykof. where they were met by deputa-
IfOTS from nome VINO EXTENDED a welcoming
and relieving hand. The continuing recep-
ton doubtless saved many lives 1t assured
the men who had suffered so patiently that
the home-folks had never forgotten them
and only awaited the opportunity to ex-
press their sense of appreciation. The ar
rival of the regiment in Washington was
made an occasion of rejoicing and con-
graduation and the men were shown by
every possible token that the citizens were
ready TO do whatever might be necessary
to care for the sick and for those who had
lost employment through their patriotic re-
sponse to the call for troops. In the days
following, too, the closest watch was main
tained over the individual members of the
regiment, the work of relief went on
smoothly. and the suffering was reduced to
a minimum. Now comes the opportunity to
extend souvenir of the city's appreciation
of the regiments services. suggestive of all
that has preceded. The participation of the
President in these exercises is highly APP
propriate and pleasing. He reviewed the
regiment when it went away to Chicka-
mauga and again when ii returned from
Camp WyzOff. 1t Is his regiment more par
ticulariy perhaps than any other in the
volunteer army. As representative of the
capital city. the nations center. this spien-
did organizatio has been from first to last
a proxy for the chief executive. and he
has shown many evidences of a keen in
terest in its welfare and in its record.
These medals which he will present to the
men obtain an added value from the fact
that they symbolic in this way not only
the local sentiment of satisfaction in the
regiments achievements. but also the ma
tiCnal spirit of satisfaction with the man.
ner in which the volunteer forces conducted
themselves during the campaign.
Evening star., 1898-11-16

1t is ordered that the city post Office be
removed on Saturday. November 26 into its
new quarters on Pennsylvania avenue
which have been under construction for
seven years. There is good reason to be-
Ieve that the removal win be effected en-
schedule time. without any interruption in
the process of gathering and distributing
the mails and that by the next morning the
citizens Of Washington will be permitted the
use cf structure which for post Office pur-
poses more rearly conforms to the local re-
quirements than any facilities which have
been granted since the office was evicted
from the general post cffice building. II Is
Lot SO certain. however. that the building
Evening star., 1898-11-16
Independents in the City.
From the MINNEAPOLIS Times.

The Independent voter has become to be
potent factor in city elections, and his in
fuence will be still more potently exercised
In future elections. He has no respect for
what is known as Regularity" and takes
no stock in the machine theory that to faIi
to vote straight" is to destroy the purpose
of the party. He sees that sustaining what
ever the party bosses may propose leads to
the betrayal of the party cause, to say
nothing of the party honor, quite as much
as opposition to regularity"
Evening star., 1898-11-16
Availability Assured.

The opposition manager was trying to get
some campaign material to use against the
Mormon candidate and was interviewing
one of his wives.
Does your husband treat all of you
well?" he asked. insinuatingly
Does he treat Us weil.' was the re-
sponse. 4 should say If he doesn't
we won't get o r relatives to vote for him.
Evening star., 1898-11-16
The Chrysanthemu un

We have waited as the hours
Drifted by
A fair freak among the flowers
To descry;
Now we welcome it once more
In the parlor and the store
With its tresses pompadour
And awry.
Mighty matter to disclose
Does it come:
It's no wonder that the rose
Now looks glum.
Let your hair be kempt amIss-
The whole secret lies in this
For a poet or a chrys
Anthemum.
Evening star., 1898-11-16
Must Keep Faith with Cuba.

FROM The Omaha Bee.
We do not doubt that the faith reposed
by Gomez in the American government will
be justified. Men Indifferent to the honor
f'rr he~ e in behalf of an
nexation. Already there Is organized ef-
.lon. But the masses of
the American people will insist that the
United States shau act In good faith to-
ward Cuba and enable its people to es-
tablish an independent government.
Evening star., 1898-11-16
s'noot, ceffer & Mccalley.
New Store. :"

There is fascination in newness
Il is exemplified at the new store" !"
in its new merchandise, novelties,
merit. courteous attention and last,
but not least, its low prices.
More of the popular $I2 Suits,
with silk lined. round cornered, tight
fitting jackets, Black, Navy Blue
and Fancy Mixtures. Mistaken
economy to make your suits.
Black Heavily-braided Beaver
Capes, for which you would expect
to pay $3.50, are but So.
Other braided capes up to $22.
Only few left of the Scotch Plaid
Shawl Golf Capes at $3.50.
Separate Skirts of Fine Cheviot, in
Black and Navy Blue, percaline
lined, full fare, velvet bound and
otherwise we'll made. Only $5.
We lead in dress nets. A Fine
Black Silk Plaid Mesh Russian Net
at 75c. a yard
A Black Pure Silk Lace Net, in
zig-zag stripes, at $I.75.
No better Black Goods or better
selected stock elsewhere. Quality
first here.
The two best BLACKS" dollar
a yard ever bought are these 44-inch
Black Crepons and 52-inch Venetian
Cloth. Navy Blue in the latter also.
Silk Moreens in a variety of fancy
stripes for Underskirts. Will out
wear three or four taffeta silk skirts.
2I-inch and but dollar yard.
Notions and Dress Findings, in a
well selected variety of the standard
kinds. No equal qualities elsewhere
lower priced than ours.
Evening star., 1898-11-16
- .

There would be another month of DELAY.
al least. II II should he discovered that
some Of the extra space at the Paris ex-
position allotted to the United States had
teen Topped OF from what Spain was to
nave when it amounted to more as a na-
tion.
Evening star., 1898-11-16
Getting Into williams Glass.

Did you read young Mr. O'Pshaw's vio-
lent attack on Shakespeare"
Yes. 1t was very clever move. He
may succeed in making people think it's
due to professional jealousy"
Evening star., 1898-11-16
The Earl and the Heires~

"A titles but word,' cried she.
Quoth he, You sneer unduly:
You ought to wait for mine to be
Appraised by Mr.. Hooley."
Evening star., 1898-11-16
They Should Be Congratulated.
From the Chicago Tribune

The gold democrats of Delaware are en-
titled to credit for the part they played in
saving that state from the disgrace of Bry-
anism. The course they pursued in voting
for the republican candidates in preference
to the nominees of the free silver party
proved them patriotic logical and courage
Gus, and they had the satisfaction of seeing
that their votes were effective
Evening star., 1898-11-16

The Doukhabortsi, Russian sect, who
propose to leave their native soil because it
Is against their principles to bear arms,
propose to come to this country 1t would
be a shock to them If they happened to
settle in North Carolina
Evening star., 1898-11-16

There is, of course, no definite alliance
between Great Britain and America. But
Doth countries are getting on a better war
1ootlns, and it is pretty certain they are
not going to fight each other
Evening star., 1898-11-16

france assumes an unfortunate air of
condescenslon in its manner of permitting
Dfeyfus to state his side of the case
Evening star., 1898-11-16
BewiIdered.

what's the matter with the EMPEROR"
inquired one Chinese courtier
He's bothered. He's lost his memoran-
dum book and can't remember the date of
his next funeral"
Evening star., 1898-11-16

Anybody in Pennsylvania with bribery
evidence in his possession would be tempted
to wait till Mr.. Quay and Mr. Wanamaker
got through bidding for it.
Evening star., 1898-11-16

New York's horse show has no attractions
for Richard Croker. His experience with
favorites who also ran may have chilled his
enthusiasm
Evening star., 1898-11-16

1t Is suspected that nothing but another
war will put stop to the inventions for
utterly demolishing every fleet and fortress
in sight by pressing button.
Evening star., 1898-11-16
DiyersiOn.

DO you think horse show really amuses
anybody inquired Willie Washington.
Yes answered Miss Cayenne. THE
horses must have a right good time looking
at the people
Evening star., 1898-11-16

1t is not shown whether Ii Hung Chang
has been permanently retired or whether
he has merely stepped back for a greater
jump.
Evening star., 1898-11-16

The members of the Spanish peace COM
mission are disposed to do everything pos
sible to delay their enrolment in the po-
litical has-been-cry
Evening star., 1898-11-16
SHOOTING STARS,

Col. Bryan believes in promptness and is
already at work on his forecast for 1900
Evening star., 1898-11-16

The German emperor may find enough
that is interesting in his travels to enable
him to get his mind off that Manila incl
dent.
Evening star., 1898-11-16

The German emperor runs the risk in his
numerous prosecutions of conveying the
impression that all Germany is on the verge
OF lese majeste.
Evening star., 1898-11-16

Hawaii is unable to comprehend tn,
precautions which some Cubans are dis
posed to take against annexation.
Evening star., 1898-11-16

Dreyfus and the Chinese emperor are
probably wondering which will survive 70
read the others epitaph.
Evening star., 1898-11-16

The meteor prophets find their occupati
almost as difficult as that of the weather
forecaster.
Evening star., 1898-11-16
Transfer of the Post Once.

North Carolina journalism has decided
that the coiored supplement- must go
Evening star., 1898-11-16

Notions and Dress Findings, in a
well selected variety of the standard
kinds. No equal qualities elsewhere
lower priced than ours.
Evening star., 1898-11-16

1 Dr., for the usual 25c Handy Volume Gas
sizes. cloth cover Illuminated in sill
yer. Beautiful gift books, with beautiful
thoughts, beautifully expressed Thoughts of
God. Bacon's Essays. On the Sublime and
Beautiful. Old Mam'sel!es Secret. Aesop's
Fables, Marmion, Fairy Friskies 12c each,
five for SOC.
Evening star., 1898-11-16

Silk Moreens in variety of fancy
stripes for Underskirts. Will out
wear three or four taffeta silk skirts
2Iinch and but a dollar a yard.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-15
LOST.

Somewhere between the residence of
DR.. C. b. Wood, Beretania street, and
the Executive building, a gold pin.
Finder will be suitably rewarded by
it to this office.