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The sun., 1898-01-22

THE Jersey City woman who aided her
swindling husband to escape from Jail
and now occupies his place, deserves IA
better object for her self-sacrifce.
The sun., 1898-01-22
The Teller Resolution,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l.-The Senate has
agreed to vote on the Teller resolution to
make Government bonds payable in sill
yer as well as in gold, next Thursday be-
fore adjournment.
The sun., 1898-01-22


OS November H. 1897, The Sun pub
lished an article containing the state
ment that the Bay State Gas Compan,
OF Delaware had accepted from tn,
Mcmillan Syndicate an offer OF y, O0O ,0Ot
for the compauy's Boston equities
Other important business of the compan,
was also to be found in the article sucl
as the appointment Of a committee Will
full power to exchange certain contract,
owned by the company, for stock il
othergas companies. Several other papers
in the United States also printed tn,
story. On tie day following, at the
instieation Of stock gamblers and other
raiders on the public purse the New York
-.rra'd denounced the publication as a
fake. The New York Herald received a
consideration for its efforts to deridc the
publication. That goes without saving. 1t
was paid to declare to the world that the
statements. contained in the article were
false. There was time when the New
York Herald could be depended upon
for thoroughly impartial view of the
affairs ci this nation. That time has
passed.
The long-con,inucd litigation in the
courts Of Delaware, New York and Massa-
chusetts, from time to time, over the
control cf tie Bay State Gas Company
and the conn Iani"s absorbed by it, is ap-
parentIy ended. Albert C. Burrage, the
attorney Of the Bay State Gas Company,
on Thursday issued a statement that
''the differences between Thomas W.
lawson and Henry NJ. Whitney and the
defendant gas and coke companies rep
resented by them were settled yesterday
at a conference Of all parties interested"
That event marks one of the closing
chapters in the greatest gas deal
that ever took place in the United
states. Every newspaper in the Union
with the exception Of the New York
Herald published it, That paper never
lost an opportunity to conceal the news
of the deal and the facts of the litigation.
1t did so for consideration. Precisely
who paid the considclati and who re-
ceivcd it is not known, but that it was paid
and that it was received is apparent. for
no newspaper would overlook a trans
action of such dimensions as this for any
other reason than a consideration. 1t
is well that this situation has
come to light, for it marks
the passing Of one of the most
impartial newspapers Of America, into
the ranks of the subsidized journals.
Events of the past few weeks generally,
and the settlement between the gas COM
ranes, particularly show that the publi-
cation which appeared in THE Sun on
November II, 1897, was true in every
detail. TIE Sun printed the story. The
New York Herald was paid to brand it
as a fake and to conceal all facts pertain
ing to the matter, but subsequent nego-
Iiations have proven that the publication
in THE Sun was true to the letter
The sun., 1898-01-22
Saturday, January ~, 1898.
Coon morning!

ACroR RADCLIFFE has many dates ahead
in the New York Police Courts. lie
seems to have entered the legal continu-
GUS performance ranks.
The sun., 1898-01-22
SPECIAL.
Patronize Home Enterprise.
Shall Everything
Go to PhiIa=
delphia -?
TO THE PUBLIC

The undersigned will pub
lish a DIRECTORY and
BUSINESS GAZETTEER
of the City Of Wilmington
for 1898. The book will be
distinctively a Wilmington
work. rhe compiling, can-
vassing, printing, binding
and management will be
entirely by Wilmington
people.
The canvass of names will
be by intelligent, painstak.
ing citizens of this city, and
will be compiled by expert
enced directory men, resi-
dents of this city. No ex.
pense will be spared to give
Our citizens a frst-class up
to date directory.
When canvasser calls for
your subscription to book,
or for advertisement, ask
him if he represents the
Home Concern. Patronize
home enterprises and insist
on having the directory is
sued by the
The sun., 1898-01-22
Deer 1UlIlrIl

at 4. j. Biermann's saloon, Fuunh and
Adams streets tonight.
The Lamar register., 1898-04-30
War Notes.

New York states first quota of vol
untcers. some 600 men, will come
entirely from the national guard
The Rome correspondent of the Lon
don Standard snys: ''The queen regent
asked the blessing OF Che Pope upon
Spanish arms. His holiness replied
that he sent It from his heart and
hoped TO sec vindlcntion of Spain's
rights, which had been trampled
upon"
'rhe officials of the United States en-
bassy at London fear the United
States torpedo boat Somers, now nj
Falmouth, is destined TO remain in
England for some time to come, as
the neutrality proclamation will be Is
sued Thursday and no convoy for the
little craft, without which 1t is lmpos-
sible for her to attempt to cross the
Atlantic, has been secured.
John Jacob Astor of New York, not
content with offering to the govern
ment free his splendid yacht Nourma-
hal ana rree transportation of troops
and supplies over the railroads in
which he IS Interested, has come for
ward with notice that he has raised
and equipped Mt his own expense a
battery OF artillery, which he desires
to offer to the government for service
in Cuba.
There was a mass meeting in Ira
falgar square, London, Sunday after
noon to protest against the Spanish
barbarities in Cuba and the Philippine
islands About 300 Socialists and Ia
boring men We're present Tom
Mann, Louis Micha and Lathrop Tith-
ington, an American, who was greeted
with cries of Good old Yankees"
made speeches. Resolutions favoring
free Cuba were adopted amid cheers.
Lieutenant Ramon de Carranza of
the Spanish royal navy, until recently
naval attache of the Spanish legation
at Washington, has challenged Gener-
al Fitzhugh Lee and Captain Sigsbee
of the Maine to fight duels. The chal-
lenges We're issued on the night that
the Spanish minister withdrew from
Washington. Lieutenant de Carranza
had determined upon his course of ac-
tion Immediately after General Lee and
Captain Sigsbee stated before congress
sional committees that, in their belief.
Spanish naval officers were RESPONSE
BILE for the blowing up of the Maine.
Neither Lee or Sigsbee paid any atten
ton to the challenge.
The Lamar register., 1898-04-30
A CLOSE CALL.
Mp and Tuck Between the Miners ana
the Mountain Lion.

Mp and Tuck Between the Miners and
the Mountain Lion.
A number of sportsmen were re-
Gently talking over the good times they
had had duck shooting last fall, when
the conversation turned on hunting
big game in the west. Some thrilling
adventure was related by every one in
the group but an elderly man, and he
in turn was asked for story, says
the Washington Star. II don't sup
pose" began the silent man, that any
of you young fellows ever ran across
mountain lion, as they are becoming
rather scarce now in the west. But
early in the sos, when l first went to
Colorado to hunt for gold, these ami
mails were quite numerous. recall
on one occasion having little adven-
ture with lion that almost scared me
out of my wits. With partner was
working a claim in the mountains near
Ouray, and one day before the very
cold weather of the winter set in we
both went to town to get some supplies,
leaving our little cabin on the noun
tain side alone. 1t came on to snow so
hard soon after we arrived in Ouray
that we did not get chance to return
to our claim for three days. On our re-
turn journey we noticed as we were
climbing the hills the tracks of a noun
tain lion leading to our cabin. Present.
ly, however, as We got nearer and near
er to our little home, we lost the track
of the animal, and the sight of an open
window, which had been carefully
closed on our departure for town, caus-
ed us to forget all about the lion and
its presence. Well, had reached the
window and was just about to put my
head into the apartment when there
came terrible growl and the next in
slant a great yellow body sprang
through the opening right on my back,
its claws catching my buckslSin coat
and ripping 1t open to the waist, turn
ing me completely over and into the
snow. My partner took the dangerous
situation in at glance and whipped
out his gun. Then the Internal lion
turned on him, making a fearful leap
in his direction. Before he could fire
the infuriated beast was upon him and,
seiZing him by the slack of his coat,
shook him as though he were but a
rat. l was on my feet by this time,
and, drawing my revolver, l sneaked
UP and put bullet right through his
head. The animal groaned and fell
back dead and my partner drew his
breath freely once more. 1t was close
call, but neither of us was hurt. and
the lions skin in another week was
serving as rug at the fc.,. of my
bunk"
The Lamar register., 1898-04-30
THE BOYS ALL READY.
TROOPS FROM COLORADO.
More Wan. to Go to War Than the Presi-
dent WIN Call For-Miiitia WIN te
Given First Chance.


Denver, April 23.-The Republican
this morning says:
When Governor Adams calls fol. vol
unteers he will find the national guard
Of the state fully prepared to go to the
front. With very few exceptions every
member of the guard whose name ap-
pears upon the roster of the various
companies throughout the state Is
ready and anxious to go to war. They
have been in readiness for some days
past, and are prepared to move within
n few hours after the call has been
issued.
When 1t Was announced day before
yesterday that the guards throughout
the country We're likely TO be called
upon within the next few days the
members in this state perfected their
final arrangements to respond to the
governors call. There was not much
TO be done, as the preliminary arrange
mcnts had already been made.
1t WIS thought that the President
would issue the call for the guards
yesterday, but about noon 1t was
learned that the call would not be
issued before to-day. A telegram from
Washington stated that the President
had decided not to call for any volun-
Spain to answer to the ultimatum sent
IL in regard to the evacuation of the
island of Cuba.
When General Moses retired last
evening he had everything in readiness
for the mobilization of the entire guard
in this city within a very few hours
after Governor Adams issues the call
for the men. He stated yesterday that
he had so perfected his plans that ey-
cry company in the state, artillery, in
fantry and cavalry, could be in this
city within twelve hours after the call
for them had been issued by the execu-
tive head of the state.
The information was given out from
the governors office yesterday after
noon that the guard of the state would
be recognized first when the call for
volunteers comes. That being the ar
rangcment, 1t VIII shut Gu: everyone
else in the state who had hoped to go
south on the strength of the first call
for the troops. Under the apportion-
ment of the volunteers. Colorado is en-
titled to send but 1859 men to the
front on the first call. AS there are
more guardsmen than that on the ros-
tiers of the companies. some of them
will have to remain at home, IL all
pass the examination that they will
have 20 undergo when they re-enlist.
1t is possible there may be several
hundred guardsmen who will be un-
able to pass the rigid examination, and
in that case il will allow that number
of other men to step In and take their
places Who will be permitted to fill
the places of those who could not pass
the examinations has vet to be de-
cided. The manner of selecting those
volunteers has not been determined.
1t is not definitely known whether the
call for troops from Colorado will in
clude the cavalry and light artillery.
When Governor Adams gets his call
from Washington If 1t does not specify
whether the troops shall include all
three of the organizations in the state
he will telegraph to Washington for
further instructions.
The Lamar register., 1898-04-30
DOCTORS DON'T DENY IT.
The frank testimony of a
famous physician.

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The Lamar register., 1898-04-30
spaniards Anxious for War.

Madrid. April 21.-with the going
away of General Woodford all lethargy
has left the people. War specials are
being cried in the streets All the
talk is of war. Everyone wondering
where the first blow will be struck. and
by whom. 1t seems certain that Spain
will leave all initiative to the United
States. AT the same time all the troops
are being called out and massed at
various points on the peninsular. Next
week at the very latest, large reinforce
ments will be dispatched to Porto Rico
lin fact a battalion has already been
sent from Cuba to Porto Rico, so as to
place the lesser Antilles in a better po-
sition for defense
From every point in Spain notices
come of enthusiastic demonstration,
and the same spirit of the people is
compressed into the vibrating cry.
viva La Guerra"
The Lamar register., 1898-04-30
HE TALKED TOO MUCH.
Silence Would Have Been Golden In
This Case.

This Case.
II is well to be always ready to apollo
gize for real or fancied injuries, but
strict conscientiousness in this regard
led one man into trouble, says the
Youths Companion. My dear" said
Mr.. Rerjones, as he sat down one
morning TO breakfast, II came near
owing you an apology just now" How
is that?' asked Mrs. Kerjones This
way: The postman came q few min
utes ago and left circular. glanced
hastily at the superscription and said
to myself. That's for my wife. but it's
nothing but some printed stuff and III
open it. l opened it and read the con-
tents. 1t was communication calling
attention to the very desirable suit
ings' for gentlemen's wear at down
town tailor shop. Then / looked at
the envelope again and saw 1 had been
mistaken. II was not addressed to
you, but to me-and there was no harm
done" There was an ominous silence
of few moments and then Mrs. Ker-
jones spoke. Hiram" she said, do
l ever open any mail addressed to
you?" mo, of course not, but
When you opened that circular you
thought it was for me, didn't you2~
Yes, but And just because yolr,
found out afterward that it wasn't and
you had been guilty only in intention
of meddling with mail matter address,
ed to me personally you think YOU
| haven't done anything wrong and don't
owe me an apology, do you? Is that
you idea of right and justice, Hiram
Kerjones? It's something to Joke
| about, is it. that you only meant to
commit an uncivil and discourteous act
and did not actually do it? That will
make an amusing story to tell at the
club, won't it? Suppose you hadn't
! looked again at the envelope? Then it.
would have been still funnier, wouldn't
it? You could have told how your wife,
was regular purchaser of desirable
suitings for gentlemen at downtown
tailor shops! You came near owing
me an apology did you? The inten-
tion doesn't constitute the crime when
it comes to opening your wife's mail!
Hiram Kerjones='' But Hiram
hastily seized his hat and fled from the
storm. Who shall say he did not de-
serve it?
The Lamar register., 1898-04-30

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The Lamar register., 1898-04-30
wooDFoRD REACHES FRANCE.
Chivairous spanIards Stone the Window
of His Train

of His Train.
Hendaye, Spanish Frontier, April %.
General Stewart l.. Woodford the
United States minister to Spain, ac-
companied by his staff and others,
reached the frontier at o'clock this
morning in safety after some exciting
experiences. The Spanish police at
tempted TO capture a member of the
legation and at Valladollid, the train
was attacked
Mr.. Moreno was the member of the
United States legation signaled out by
the Spanish police for capture on the
ground that he is subject of Spain.
but the attempt was frustrated, owing
to the presence of mind of the minis
ter.
AT Nalladollid the United States min
ister's train was attacked and stoned.
Windows We're broken and the civil
guards Were compelled to protect his
carriage with drawn swords General
Woodford, however, slept throughout
the disturbance.
The Morena incident threatened TO
be serious. The Spanish police made a
determined effort 10 capture Mr.. Mo-
reno, but General Woodford stood in
the doorway of the carriage. declaring
he should not be removed by force.
A detachment of police accompanied
the train from Toloso 10 San Sebastian,
where the police officials left on see
ing that the general was determined
to maintain his rights.
The Lamar register., 1898-04-30
Columbia and n1lnneapoll,,

Newport, r. l., April 25.-The cruis-
er Columbia, Captain Sands, arrived
here at IL o'clock this morning and an
chored off the torpedo station.
There was much signalling with the
training station and upon approach
ing the Columbia saluted the flag of
Commodore KantZ.
As soon as the cruiser dropped an
chor an officer said they We're simply
ordered to proceed here for orders and
he was then going to report the vessels
arrival to the department.
How long the vessel would remain
he did not know He asked if the
Minneapolis had been here and said
they parted company after leaving
Hampton Roads.
The Lamar register., 1898-04-30
WAR REVENUE BILL COMPLETED
Estimated Ii WIN Raise Between s5 and
100 millions a Year.

Estimated 1t WIN Raise Beiween o5 and
100 Millions Year.
Washington. April 22.-The RepubiI.
can members Of the ways and means
committee completed the war revenue
measure to-day and sent 1t to the print.
er. Ii VIII probably be submitted 10
the full committee on "Wednesday. The
bill. as now prepared, it is estimated.
will raise between S9,.O00.o0U and
Sto0, 100000 annually. The principal
decision made to-day was the definite
determination not to place tax upon
either OF the substitute propositions,
railroad and other transportation
tickets or petroleum. II was decided.
however. to place n tax of one cent
upon chewing gum and two and four
cents on mineral water, ginger ale and
foreign and native wines. two cents
on pints and four cents on quarts.
These additions are made TO the stamp
act OF 1866, which is rc-cnac;ed with
notifications. tonnage tax which
IL expected TO raise S2,5O0.OOO Is also
Incorporated In the bill. The addition
of 81 per barrel upon beer is expected
to raise S;I5, 100000. The question of
allowing rebate on beer stamps is
sim open.
The doubling OF the tobacco tax and
the provision for retail license OF
$3.50 are expected To raise $40. .000, 900.
and the provisions of the stamp tax
over S30.0O0.0O0.
The Lamar register., 1898-04-30
IN CAMP AZ cHickAmauoA.
Soldiers Coming In From All Points of
the Compass.

the Compass.
Chattanooga. Tenn. April 24.--All
roads lead To Chickamauga to-day. The
Immense national park, where are en-
camped nearly 5000 of the United
States regular troops, was the load
stone which drew thousands of people
from all the surrounding country and
for the day nearly depopulated Chat
tanooga.
Immense crowds visited the grounds
during the day.
The Eighth infantry. from Fort Rus
sell, Wyoming. 800 men. under Colo
mel Van Horne. which WIS last nights
arrivals. was switched out TO the park
about noon. They We're followed by
the eight fun companies of the
Seventh infantry. which came from
Fort Logan, Colorado. This regimen;
consisted of about $50 men and was
commanded 10y Colonel Benham. With
the Eighth Infantry II was assigned a
camping place in a field 10 the east OF
Bloody Pool" Many troops are eX-
pected tomorrow morning. including
the First infantry from the Prcsidlo
and Benecia barracks, California, the
Second infantry from the Montana
posts and Batteries G and +. Third ar
tillery, from Preside. BY tomorrow
night 1t is expected that close to 10000
soldiers win be located Mt the park.
The Lamar register., 1898-04-30
Cunning
serve It?

Bunco-But, my friend, this is a gold
bar, not ED brick. B'Gosh-AlI
right, I'll buy it, then! I'm too slick
ter buy any gol' bricks, though, by
craekey'-New York Evening Journal.
The Lamar register., 1898-04-30
Plain Enough.

MISS Dunstan-For my part 1 never
could understand why Desdemona fell
in love with the Moor Mr.. Wise
Why, it's all plain enough. Her father
objected to it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
Cures Piles. Scalds. Barns.


Lieut.. Hobson, once more safely on
board an American warship, will be
assigned to duty on the south coast Of
Cuba in the direct line OF that branch
of his profession to which he has given
the most attention. He is to have
entire charge of the work of re.
covering from the Spanish warships all
material and equipment OF value which
can be secured. A contrrct with the
same company which worked upon the
wreck of the Maine in Havana harbor
has been tentatively let and operations
under command OF the man who wreck.
ed the Merrimac will begin as soon as
the plant can be transported to Santa
60.
The four Spanish cruisers carried
guns which cost several million dollars
TO manufacture, and there is no doubt
in the minds of the naval authorities
that all or nearly all of these weapons
can be recovered in such condition as
to warrant their use III the American
navy. While the hope is expressed
that some use can be made of the
beached bulls, it is not likely that
more than one of the four cruisers can
be made available for American naval