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The age-herald., 1898-04-07
WAR WITH THE
 WH|TECAPPERS Pitched Battle Expected to 0c- cur Before the Break
 of Day.

Knoxville, Tenn, pAril 6.-The lawless element of Sevler county, which for years has organized itself into a band of white caps, is in arms and bloody battle Is ex- pected to be fought at any moment Se- vierville, the county seat, seventeen miles distant from Knoxville, is practically un- dergoing a state of siege.
 The trouble arose over the killing of Mag istrate William Wynn by Sheriff Naples on the suburbs of Sevierville this afternoon. Wynn was a brother of Pleasant Wynn, a notorious whftecap, who is at present standing trial for the brutal murder of an aged couple named Whaley. Wynn, when killed, was ambushing states witness and was told to stop by Sheriff Naples. In stead of complying, he attempted to draw a revolver The officer proved the quicker and the whftecap fell to the ground with five bullets in his abdomen. Twenty-Five officers have left this city for the scene of the trouble, and as all the roads are guarded by whitecaps, a pitched battle is expected to be fought before morning.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07

Hull. chairman of the military affairs com mfttee. to call 1t up.
 wrangie followed as to whether the bill should be considered in committee of the whole or in the house. and as to the limits of debate The galleries watched these prelmiiiaries impatiently, but we: 0 as interested as the leaders on both sides, Messrs. Ding1ey, Bailey and others par ttcipating in the sparring
 It was finally agreed that the bill should be considered in the house, but all efforts to arrange limit upon the debate failed, owing to the objection of MT. Marsh, (rep. Ill.) who Is one of the most bellicose mem- bers upon the floor
 MT. Hull. in a calm, dispassionate state ment, explained the features and purposes of the bill and the advantages of the soo- posed three battalion formation fhich have been fully described in the Associated Press dispatches. The present formation he said, was obsolete, and it would be murder to re- quire the armies to go Into battle under the present law The deadly character of mod ern fire arms in the open formation was aD- solutely necessary.
 Mr. Marsh (rep.) of Illinois, followed MT. Hull. He endorsed the main features of the bill, but expressed his opinion that no captain could handle a company of 250 men under the new formation.
 Mr. Lacey (rep), of Iowa, aroused the first outburst of applause from the mem bers and galleries when he said that he re- gretted that war seemed inevitable, but that one thing would come out of 1t. The regiment of the state of Georgia would vie with that of the state of Iowa to see which should be in the front rank of battle and stay the longest. The coming war would cement the blood and iron of the states and the union.
 The main argument used against the bill was that in case of war the national guard and volunteer forces could supply the troops necessary above the regular army of 26,O0O. This was met with the contention that as one quarter of the expanded regi- ments would be regulars that they would be ready for real service in a much shorter time than the volunteer forces could be.
 An amendment was offered to reduce the size of the companies from 250 to 200 At o'clock, without action on the bill, the house odjourned
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Supplies for Reconcentrados

New York, April 6.-Hundreds of tons of supplies for the reconcentrados are on their way to this city in care of the central Gu ban relief committee. There is a train of twenty-two cars filled with 800 tons of SUD- plies which will arrive here shortly from Omaha. These supplies are sent as an offer ing in memory of the wife of United States Senator Thurston, who died recently in Cuba. Eighty tons were to have been sent today by the Ward Line steamer Niagara Owing to the fact, however, that the vessel was withdrawn, the goods are piled up on the Ward Line pier. They will probably be sent by the City of Washington, scheduled to sail Saturday.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Spanish Consul Packing His Grip

New York, April 6.-At the Spanish con- sulate in this city every preparation has been made by the occupants for departure. Clerks and subordinate officers have been busy copying documents, packing books and getting everything in readiness for im- mediate leave-taking. Members of Consul General Baldasanos family have been bid- den goodbye by their neighbors, and have been busily engaged in packing their household effects the last three days. It is said in consular circles at New York that the French consulate will assume charge of affairs of the Spanish consulate, and this was not denied at the French consul late.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
SI00 to Any Man.
WILL PAY s1oo.oo FOR .ANY CAsN

WILL PAY S1OO.00 FOR ANY CASE Of Weakness in Men They Treat and Fall
 An Omaha company places for the first time before the public a MAGICAL TREATMENT for the cure of Lost Vitall- ty, Nervous and Sexual Weakness and Restoration of Life Force in old and young men. No worn-out French remedy; con- tains no phosphorous or other harmful drugs. It is a WONnERFUL TREAT MENT-magical in its effects-positive in it's cure. All readers, who arc suffering from a weakness that blights their life, causing that mental and physical suffer ing Peculiar t3 1 Lost % %Manhood. should write Suite S7S Ramage- Building. Omaha, Neb. and they will send you absolutely FREE, a valuable paper on these diseases, and positive proofs of their truly MAGICAL TREATMENT. Thousands of men, who have lost all hope of a cure, are being re- stored by them to a perfect condition.
 This MAGICAL TREATMENT may be taken at home under their directions, or they will pay railroad fare and hotel bills to all who prefer to go there for treat ment, if they fail to cure. They are per Free Cure, Free Sample, or c. o. D. fake to cure every case they treat or refund every dollar; or their charges may. be deposited in a bank to be paid to them when a cure is effected. Write them to- day. Suite 76S Ramage Building. Omaha.
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The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Lee Tells His Son Not to Go

Richmond, Va, April 6.-Fitzhugh Lee, jr, who contemplated leaving Richmond today to join his father, Consul-General Lee at Havana, received a cab.egram from his father advising him to Hold the fort for further orders." He thereupon gave up his trip. close personal friend of Gen. Lee here received a letter from him today in which the consul-general stated that he would remain in Havana Until the clouds fall or until I am recalled by the United States government" For the present, he says, he is going right along Keeping in the middle of the road"
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
TouchiI z a Tender Spot

From the Indianapolis Journal.
 Weary Watl5ins-You seem ito have lot of stuff these days. How'd you get it7 T
 Dismal DawsopFiIf you'll gimme your word of honor as a gentleman not to use it, in my territory, I'll put you onto the graft. I goes up to the women meets and tells 'em I need a dime more to git a new hat fer 98c marked down from 1.50.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Carpenters Win Their Strike

Chicago, April 8.-The carpenters strike, which began Monday, came to sudden end today when all the larger contractors signed the union carpenters agreement. The agreement signed is practically the same as the one previously in force, except for the provision for the weekly pay day. Saturday half holidays during the summer months and a more stringent enforcement of the thirty-seven and one-half hour wage scale.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
THE STATE EXCHANGES.
The First Duty

From the Annlston Hot Blast.
 The time for a constitutional convention has come, and the very best men in Ala bama should be selected as delegates to It when it is called; but the important thing just now is to send men to the next gen. eral assembly who will vote in favor of a convention. The selection of delegates can be attended to later.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07

brewers said if 1t became necessary to in- crease taxes all along the line they would raise no objection. In the event of a. war causing the tax to be raised from $1 to g per barrel they asked that congress pro- vide a satisfactory rebate, 10 per cent. should be allowed for spoilage from what ever cause. The committee adjourned with- out giving any assurance as to what would be done.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Still Purchasing Ammunition

Paris April 6.-The United States gov ernment has purchased in France a consid- erable quantity of ammunition and num- Der of quick firing guns. Lieut.. w. s. Simms, the United States naval attache, will shortly relieve Lieut.. J. C. Colwell, the United States naval attache in London, while the latter recuperates.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Heroism But No Funds
From the Huntsville Mercury.

From the Huntsville Mercury.
 The inability of the Alabama legislature to appropriate funds to put the state on a war footing will not lessen the patriotism of the brave Alabama boys. They are ready to go where duty calls, and If their uni- forms are not so bright, their deeds of her. oism will lend enough lustre to their garb to make them the full equal of their com patriots from Ohio, Illinois and New York.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Wellington Clings to War

Baltimore, April 8.-United States Senator George T. Wellington was in Baltimore to- day. and said in response to an inquiry:
 "I don't think 1t will be possible to hold congress any longer in regard to Cuban affairs, SO I expect things will break loose tomorrow and some definite action will be taken on the subject. had hoped that war could be averted, but I see no prosepct or that at the present time, and unless there is decided change in the situation war ln a very short time is inevitable"
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
A New school System

Those who are engaged in preparing school legislation for Alabama must be familiar with local conditions, and broad enough in their outlook to profit by the experience of other and older states. Then, fthey have the wisdom to apply and con- struct, there will develop in Alabama, in a few years system of public schools which will be in form and detail a tangible re- sponse to popular demand, and the embodi- ment of the states most enlightened public sentiment and public conscience.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Story of Andree Was a Fake

Victoria, B. C., April e-The story told by the man Carr, the United States mail carrier, that he had news of Andree, the balloonist proves to be a fake. Carr got the idea from @ little paper published in St. Michaels, which recently published a high ly improbable story regarding the missing aeronaut.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Guns Probably for America

London, April 6.-The British steamer Marengo Capt. Bingham of the Wilson line, which sailed from Newcastle on March g for New York; had on board four teen of the most modern guns seventy six tons of gun carriages, ninety-two tons of empty shells and eleven tons of empty cartridges.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Mil Gates VIII Be Opened

New Bedford Mass, April 6--The treas urers of the nine cloth mills, now on a strike, unanimously agreed tonight to open the mill gates next Monday morning to such operatives as care to return to work It is generally believed a majority of the strikers will go in Monday.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
MEASURED BY A
 MUSTARD SEED
(Continued From First Page.)

Other conservative senators were inclined to minimize the armistice report.
 The personal followers of the president declined to see any other reason for his action than that of preserving the safety of Americans in Cuba, and said that for him to havetalken any other course would have been inconsiderate and inhuman and therefore not like the president.
 Altogether, the days proceedings had the effect of leaving the senate in an unsettled condition but 1t also relieved the tension to a perceptible degree
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Extravagant Mississippi
From the Sheffield Reaper.

From the Sheffield Reaper.
 We presume that if Alabama is liberal in expending s6OO,0 on her public schools, Mississippi, with only about half the as- sessed valuation of Alabama, is extrav- aganty generous in expending $1 100000 for the same purpose. Mississippi has more ne- groes than whites. Alabama has more whites than negroes.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Spain Buying Weapons of War

Washington, April GA telegram received at the navy department today from the na- val attache at London announcing that the Spanish officials have contracted with vickers' Sons, Maxim and other gun man. ufacturers for the prompt delivery of 200- 900 stands of small arms and the necessary ammunition.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Speedy Settlement Probable

Saco, Me-, April Manifestations tonight point to a speedy settlement of the three months strike in the New York cotton mills. It is believed by the majority of the textile workers that if a majority of the operatives consent to open the mills next Monday they can be started in every de- partment.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Place your order for any kind of Easter Flowers, in cluding Easter Lilies, at Par ker's Drug Store, just above Morris hotel els
Protest Against Increased Beer Tax

Washington, April GA delegation repre- senting the United States Brewers asso- citation appeared before ehe ways and means committee of the house today and protested against the proposed increased
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
National Spinners' Union

Boston, April e-It was decided by the National Mule Spinners' convention today to amend the constitution as as to admit ring as well as mule spinners. It was also voted to change the name of the organ ization to the National Spinners' union.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Commonschools First

From the Tuscaloosa Times.
 The three "Rs"-Reading. Riting and 'Rithmetic-are the foundation upon which education is built. Our public schools should give special attention to this foun- dalton.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Didn't Want Bible Read in Schools

Charleston, w. Va, April 6.-In refusing to grant a writ of rnandamus to prohibit the reading of the protestant bible in the public schools the state supreme court de- cided today there was no law to prohibit
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
CAHEEM BROs.- DRY GOODS.

Washington, April 6.-Indication for Ala bama: Fair; warmer Thursday night; northerfy winds, becoming southerly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-25
UNwELCOME WEDDING GUEST.
A Hobo Intruder Who Drank Six.
toen Beers.

New York, May 24-Andrew Dunko,
known to the police as the wedding
hobo" was arraigned in Essex court
today for dsOrderly conduct at an
East Side wedding party last night.
He has frequently walked five or six
miles to attend a wedding reception
where he knew none of the guests,
with the result that a, row generally
followed in the attempts to eject him.
a young Bohemian couple We're mar
ried yesterday, and promptly at the
time of the wedding reception Dunko
appeared.
The dOorkeeper refused to let him in,
but DunkO was so persistent that he
was finally admitted. After congratuI-
lating the happy couple he returned 10
the refreshment room and started in on
the liquids.
According to the people present, ne
had drunk sixteen glasses of beer in
rapid succession and was holding out
his hand for another one, when he was
ordered out. Several men attempted to
eject him, ann he put up fierce fight.
The screams of the women attracted a
polceman's attention, who subdued
Dunk1 with a club. lie was sent to the
WOlkhOuSe,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-25
HOTEL GUEST ARRESTED
A. K. DeiweiIer, Of Baltimore, Locked
In the Central Station on
Warrant from Reading.

Detective Moir arrested A. X. Det-
weller, a guest at the Westminster
hotel. late yesterday afternoon on a
warrant forwarded here from County
Detective w. Banknecht,. of Reading.
The only information the police de-
partment could give was that Det-
weller was wanted for embezzlement
and would be confined at the central
police station until the arrival of a
Reading officer here today.
Several days ago the Scranton police
We're notified by letter from the Read
ing detective to watch for Detweiler's
appearance and to send notice by wire
of his arrival. These directions were
complied with and yesterday letter
enclosing a warrant was received from
Detective Banknecht with instructions
to arrest Detweiler and hold him here.
Detweiler registered at the hotel on
Thursday. With him was w. j. King.
They registered from Baltimore and
Immediately began their work as
school book statesmen, visiting sur
rounding towns and making this city
their headquarters.
Late Saturday night King was ar
rested for drunkenness and insulting
pedestrian on Wyoming avenue and
was fined SIS in police court Sunday
morning,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-25
KNIGHTS AT HARRISBURG.
Parade and Review the Finest Ever
Witnessed ut the Stnte CAPITAL.

Harrisburg, May 24.-The grand par
ade and review If the Knights Tenn
plar of PennsylYs mia came off this
morning and was followed by the op-
enng of the grand commandery. The
procession was the most magnificent
spectacle ever seen in Harrisburg and
was reviewed by Right Eminent Grand
Commander Harry NJ. Van Zandt, Off
GERS and past grand commanders of the
grand commandery and Governor
Hastings and other state officials. Gov
ernOr Hastings reviewed the parade
from a stand in front of the mansion.
A reception was given at the execu-
tive mansion this afternoon by Gov
ernor and Mrs. Hastings in honor of
the visiting knights and their ladies.
The mansion was elaborately decor
ated the prevailing colors being red
and white and black and white. The
cross and crown was wrought in cleo
trio lights in the large reception room
on the first floor.
Mrs, Hastings served dinner to the
ladies who assisted her in receiving
at the close Of the reception.
Rev. Charles NJ. Stock, of Hanover,
the present grand chaplain, Joshua
l.. Lyte, of Lancaster, and John f.
Leadlein, of Williamsport, are candi-
dates for grand junior warden. The
election will be held tomorrow.
The grand commandery held a short
session this afternoon. Important bus
mess will he transacted tomorrow
morning, when the officers will be elect
ed and annual reports read. This even
ing the reception and the tournoi were
held at Keller street hall, which had
been handsomely decorated There
were reception rooms for the ladies and
coat rooms for the gentlemen and on
the first floor a section was set apart
for supper room. over 500 Sir knights
and their ladies attended the recep-
tiOn. Tomorrow many of the visitors
will have an excursion TO Gettysburg
ana on their return in the evening will
attend the installations of the officers
in the opera house.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-25
AMERICAN LADY PROTESTANTS.
Grand Lodge Began n Threo-dav
Session In Pittston Yesterday.

The National Grand Lodge Of Amer
ica American Protestant Ladies' as
soCiation. opened a three days session
in Pittston yesterday morning. The
organization is comparatively new, but
is growing in numbers and influence
Twenty-three delegates, representing
lodges principally in Pennsylvania, are
in attendance. The national grand
mistress, Mrs. j. w. Blackburn, Of
Pittston. presided. The national grand
secretary is Miss Ella Bushtield, of
Pittsburg.
The morning session was devoted
chiefly to routine business, the chief
feature being the comforting of the
past mistress degree on twenty-five
ladies by the national grand mistress
and her staff,
At the afternon session the follow
ing officers We're elected for the ensu-
ing year: National grand mistress,
Mrs. Rebecca Hood, OF Shenandoah;
national grand mistress, Miss
Mary Crozier, of Philadelphia; ma
tional grand secretary, Mrs. Ella Bush
field of Pittsburg; assistant national
grand secretary, Miss Margaret +.
Jones, of Plymouth; national grand
treasurer, Eliza Davis, of Scranton;
national grand chaplain, Mary Dimond,
| of Pittsburg; national grand conduct
| ress, Maggie Wilson, of Johnstown;
assistant grand conductress. Miss Ida
Barrett, of Luzerne; national grand
inside guard, Mrs. Williams, of LaCka-
wanna: national grand outside guard
Miss Lizzie Clark, of Scranton.
The reports of the district deputies
were also presented. Two new lodges
were organized last eyar, one juvenile
| lodge in the LaCkawanna district and
| one senior lodge at Rathmel, Jeffer-
| son county.
In the evening the delegates were
| the guests of honor at an entertain
ment held in Music hall. A fine pro-
gramme of vocal and instrumental
| music was rendered by local artists.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-25
CLUBS ANNUAL RUN.
Scranton Bicycle Club Will Make q
Three Dav Trip.

Arrangements have been completed
and invitations issued for the annual
club run of the Scranton Bicycle club
Three days, May $3.50, will be used in
making the round trip.
The trip begins at 1856 o'clock Satur-
day morning by taking the above Della
ware, LaCkawanna and Western train
for Mt. PoCono, thence to Water Gap,
twenty miles away, by wheel, where
the night will be spent. At 8 a. m.
Sunday the run to Bushkill, distant
seventeen miles, will be made. Here
a loaf will be made to await the ar
rival of the second contingent, which
leaves Scranton at 1905 o'clock Sunday
morning for Mt PoCono or StrOuds-
burg, and thence by wheel to Bush
kill
When united all will have dinner
and later so to Dingmans Ferry.
From here at 7.3O p m. the run to Port
Jervis will begin and the night will be
spent there. Monday, Decoration Day,
at a. m. the whole party will leave
for Goshen, n. Y, a run of twenty-five
miles. a stop will he made for dinner
and the return will be made by way of
Middletown to Port Jervis, thence by
railroad to Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-25
ORDERED THE CUBAN FLAG DOWN
Pref Groen Told State School Pupils
There WnsNo Cause for War.

Trenton, N. j.. May 24.-The pupils
in the state schools-yOung women and
young men alike-are fired with patrio-
tic ardor, and a few days ago raised a
Cuban flag beside the Stars and Stripes
over the main school. Professor
Green, principal Of the schools, order
ed it down, and then assembled the
pupils and told them that the school
was a state institution, and no colors
but the American flag could properly
be hoisted over it.
Before he finished his remarks, Pro-
fessor Green branChed off on the sub
jeCt of the war He said that in years
to come the young people would look in
vain for just cause for the contest,
and that it would be eventually disCov-
cred that the American people We're
treating the Spanish as the Spanish
are now treating the Cubans, There
was a murmur of disapproval among
the pupils, and the professor cut his
remarks short