davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-12-12

also expressed surprise at the absence
of any recommendation concerning the
Philippines.
Senator Teller said there would be
disappointment over the presidents
reference to the Philippines. In the
recommendation regarding the cur
rency," Mr.. Teller said "the friends Of
bimetallism will find no encourage
ment from anything the president
says. No reference is made to inter-
national bimetallism, but the presi-
dent in a most emphatic way indicates
his Intention to maintain a gold stand
ard. The so-called silver republican
party is friendly to silver and will ind
no encouragement in the presidents
message, and it will strike all as sing
ular that if the republican party as 1t
is claimed, is in favor of International
bimetallism, the president should
make no reference to it.
Representative Hit, (rep., Ill., said:
'"The president mas summarized and
solved ia an abe and felicitous man
ner the questions touching the i'm
mense and rapidly succeeding recent
events, and the situation in which the
nation finds itself. His simple propo-
sition to let our new pOssessions'a alone,
under just firm governments by the
military arm which conquered them,
gives US time for preparations for their
permanent government"
Representative Grosvenor (rep., o.
said: 'aThe views OF the president
upon currency reform will meet the in
telligent sanction of the sound money
element of all PARTIES Mr.. McMillin
(dem., TENN said: ION the most i'm
portant question confronting the ma
tion-what shall we do with the newly
acquired possessions-th presidents
message reminds me of the caption of
the last chapter of Johnson's Rasselas,
The conclusion in which nothing is
concluded
Mr.. Cummings (dem., N. W said:
1T Is a concise statement of facts,
without suggestion or recommends
ton. have an idea the real message
will be sent in hereafter"
Mr.. Dingley( rep, Me- said st IS
to be noted that the president states
that our revenue laws are working well
with no suggestion of needed modif-
cation"
Mr.. Richardson (dem., Tenn said:
1T is disappointing that the president
failed to tell US what we are to do with
the new possessions. Banking and
currency and all financial reform leg
islation promised in 1896 get no men
tion."
Mr. Bailey, the democratic floor lsad-
er, was called from the hoiise' BY the
illness of his son, and asked to be ex-
.cused from expressing his views.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-12-12
VIEWS ON MESSAGE
REPUBLICANS COMMEND AND
DEMOCRATS CONDEMN IT.
BUT MEMBERS SAY LITTLE
Many Senators Excuse Themselves
from Expression of Opinion on the
Ground That They Haven't Had
Sufficient Time to Carefully Read
the Observation-Disclosures Talk.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Many senators
excused themselves from expressions
Of opinions at length upon the presi-
dents message to congress on the
ground that htey had not been able to
give careful attention to all of its de-
tails. The republican senators were,
however, willing to express themselves
in. few words of commentator.
Senator Cullom regarded it avs "a
painstaking, entertaining and accurate
historical review Senator Plat
commended the expression OF determ-
ination to increase the standing army
and maintain order in Cuba until the
Cubans can take care of themselves.
Senator Wolcott said that 1t was an
admirable document. Senator Lodge
said that it was liable and excellent"
Senator Foraker said: 1T is a pres
entation of the facts generally, but a
little indefinite on the question OF Gu
ban independence" Senator Proc
tor said: 1t is a good American pa
per-" Senator Perkins said: 1T is
an able resume of the situation and
facts leading up to war;"
The democrats were even more
averse than the republicans to discuss
the paper. Senator Jones (Ark.) said
the message in several points did not
accord with his views. He also ques-
toned the presidents right to hold the
volunteers in service beyond the time
Of the signing OF the peace treaty, say
ing, there is no nation in existence
where law requires such condition. !"
Senator Jones interpreted the presi-
dents expression upon the finances as
a announcement for a gold standard.
and the retirement of greenbacks. and
he does not believe the majority of
the American people will endorse him
in this respect. The senator expressed
the opinion that the president was in
clined to go farther in the matter of
the government of Cuba than the reso-
luton of Intervention called for. He
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-12-12
WILLIAM OPENS REICHsTAG.
Emperor Outlines Foreign Policy and
Refers to Palestine Trip.

Berlin, Dec. Emperor William
opened the reichstag in the white hall
of the> royal castle here yesterday, in
the presence of members of the bum
desrath and generals and other mill
tary officers grouped around the
throne His majesty was accompanied
by his sons, and the Persian prince,
Mira. One of the first bills mentioned
was an anti-strike measure, providing
for the punishment of those who intim-
idate non-strikers, but not interfering
with workmen's right of coalition.
The emperor, in his opening speech,
said that Germany's relations with all
the foreign powers continued to be
friendly and that the principal object
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-12-12
THE NEW PATHFINDER.
Launching of a Combined Dispatch
Boat and Revenue Cutter.

Elizabeth, n. j.. Dec. THE new
steamer, Pathfinder, which is being
built for the government for use in
Alaskan waters, will be launched to-
day. Miss Ruth Crandon of Chicago,
niece of Mrs. Gage, wife of Secretary
Gage, will christen the boat and secre-
tary Long and number of other gov
ernment officials will be present The
Pathfinder is designed to serve as a
dispatch boat and as a revenue cutter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-12-12
AN OPEN. CUBAN MARKET.
PORTER THINKS NO NATION
SHOULD BE FAVORED.
He Also Believes the Residents of the
Island Are Fit to Govern
Themselves.

Kingston, Jamaica, Dec. S.-The
United States customs commissioner,
Robert P. Porter. arrived here from
Cuba Tuesday and sailed for home
Wednesday. He has framed a Cuban
tariff which opens the Cuban market
to all nations on equal terms. Porter
considers that the Cubans are per-
feetly fit for self-goyernment
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-12-12

of his policy would be to contribute to
the maintenance Of peace. Therefore,
his majesty hailed with warm approval
the cars magnanimous proposal for
the furtherance of that object. Con-
tinuing, the emperor referred to the
assassination of the empress of Aus
tria as a savage and ruthless act which
had caused him deep pain and which
had evoked the most sincere sympathy
throughout Germany. Abiding TO
the anti-anarchist conference at
Rome, the emperor said the readiness
with which the invitation had
been accepted by the powers justified
the hope that It's deliberations would
have practical results. Referring
TO the war between Spain and
the United States, his majesty said
Germany's neutrality was conscient-
iously and loyalty observed towards
both belligerents. Then taking up
colonial affairs, he. pointed out the
measures taken for the economic de-
velopment Of Kia Chou, declaring that
while conscientiously respecting the
well-acquired rights of third parties,
the German government would direct
its efforts to the further promotion Of
it's economic relations with China
which are yearly growing more
important. He concluded by say
ing that it was with deep
emotion that he had visited
spots rendered dear to the whole Of
christendom by the sufferings of the
Saviour, adding: '"The anxious desire
of my three predecessors on the throne
of Prussia was to erect there place
of worship of evangelical confession.
That it was granted to me to fulfill
this desire and hand over the Redeem
er's church at Jerusalem to the service
Of the church OF the Lord is fresh in
centive to me to further employ the
power vested in me by the grace Of
cod in behalf Of the eternal and funda-
mental truths of christianity. Guided
by such sentiments, it afforded my
heart special satisfaction to fulfill the
long cherished wish of the German
Catholics by the acquisition of proper
ty on Mount Zion sacred to them by
hallowed "reminiscences.
The imperial budget was formally
submitted in the reichstag with the es
timated revenue, expenditure and bal
ance for 1S98-99. The estimated rev.
enue is 1854, $50, $50 marks. or the or
binary expenditure 79,893,888 marks
will be devoted to the army, 30,431 800
to the navy, and 8,500,00O to salaries.
harbor work, ornaments and defenses
at Kiao-Chau in China. OF the ex-
raordinary expenditures 44,606,88
marks will be devoted to the army, and
33,879 900 to the navy.
The revenue will be derived as fol-
lows: 742,260,960 marks from duties;
89,953,S28 from matricular beitrage
federal contributions); the balance
be raised from extraordinary sources.
The total expenditure will exceed
che revenue the present fiscal year by
112, 952,042 marks
A bill increasing the peace effective
ness of the army was also submitted.
t provides for gradual increase from
october ], 1899, until 1902, when the
army's peace effectiveness will reach
total of sos for rank and file.
Fhis will comprise 635 battalions of in
fantry; 482 squadrons of cavalry; STA
armed batteries; 5 garrison batteries;
26 battalions of pioneers; II battalions
for maintenance of communication; %
transport battalions.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-12-12
TREATY IS FINISHED
PARIS DOCUMENT NOW AN AC-
COMPLISHED FACT.
READY FOR SIGNATURES

But There Are Several Points Left for
Future Consideration-Inst
from Washington Urging All Posi-
BILE Haste Brings Matters to a Set
What Treaty Contains.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-12-12

In other words she will be ready for
Asiatic waters, and more than likely
will find work cut out for her in the
Philippines.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-28
DEACON FUNERAL

The funeral of the late William
Deacon, jr,, who met with such a tragic
death last Friday afternoon in the
Briggs mines, was held Yesterday after
noon from the residence on Price street.
The remains We're borne to the Taber-
nacle Congregational church. on Hyde
Park avenue, where services were held.
R'v. ID, +. Jones pastor Of the church,
ottlciated and preached an eloquent SER
mon, speaking words of comfort and
hope to the bereft parents and friends.
The choir sang several selections. The
floral tributes We're numerous and
beautiful The attendance was very
large. The members Of the Sabbath
school which the deceased attended
and the CapOuse Accidental Fund were
largely represented. At the conclusion
of the services the remains were view
ed and then borne to the W9shhurn
Street cemetery where intcrmCnt was
made. The fower-bearers, classmates
of the deceased, We're; IvOr Jones and
David Reese. The pall-bearcrs: Henry
and Thomas Evans, of the Sunday
school, and Gwlym Hopkins, Roy
Williams David Jenkins and John Sill
cox, Of the fund.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-28

and Mrs. August Whyneyer, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Kuhis, MIR. and Mrs. Felix
Buck. Mr.. and Mrs John Hefty, Mr..
ana Mrs. William Stearns, Mrs. LenG
Stein, Mrs Mary HouCk. Miss Lottie
Wetter. Joseph and Frank Wettcr.
The Lyric 1lce club was present and
rendered a programme Of splendid
music.
A farewell reception was given Otto
Robinson at his home last night by his
brother members Of the Yunger Men
ncrchor. The affair was quite a SUR
prise to Mr.. Robinson, and was held in
the spacious lawn surrounding the resi-
dcnce Of his mother Mrs. NJ, Robinson,
who, with her daughter Miss Magdc.
lima. and sons, City Controller Edmund
Robinson and Otto Robinson, will sail
this morning at 10 o'clock for a So
journ in Germany. The MannerChor
sang several selections. At the con-
clusion of the singing reception was
held at the Robinson home. The party
left at midnigh; for New York city
and was accompanied by Philip Rob
inson, manger of the NJ. Robinson
brewery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-28
NORTH SCRANTON.

The sixteenth annual commencement
exercises Of the Holy Rosary academy
and parochiel school will be held in st,
Mary's hall this evening. The programme
is lengthy and mCTitOriOus.
Jacob Smith of North Main avenue, Is
the guest of his son, Harry, a member of
company ID, Thirteenth regiment at
Camp Algor.
The Christian Endeavor choir held an
important business meeting i'm the North
Main avenue Baptist church last evening
Matters pertaining to the rendition of
saul of raTsus" at PeCkNil lille were free
" discussed. The conductor, Professor
Reese Watkins, and members Of the
choir have been the recipients OF many
congratulations over the excellent man
ncr with which they sang the cantdta
at PeCkvilo.
The appointment of Private Richard
Thomas of Company \, Thirteenth regl-
mcnt. TO be permanent orderly to Brig
adler General Goblin has been the source
of much qualification to his many friends
here.
William Lynott, who has been in charge
of the Times agency In this place, has
resigned and will be succeeded by ThoS.
Murphy of the central city,
Miss Rose Mcchan, Of North Main ave-
nue., Is attending commencement cNer-
Cises at Mansfield State Normal school.
Mrs, David Saunders, OF Wayne avenue.
is able to be about after a serious ill
ness.
William MuskCrs. employed as n labOrer
ny Thomas Morgan, was instantly killed
late Saturday evening by a fan or roof.
His body was badly mutilatod. Muskers
was removed to his home in Prceburg,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-28
NEBS OE NEWS.

Washington camp, 430 Patriotic Or
der Sons of America, at their regular
meeting last evening elected the fol-
lowing staff Of officers: President, Will
liam a. Maus; vice president, Charles
Webber, jr.; master Of forms. Theo-
dore Haas; conductor August Fuss;
inspector, Fred, schmidt: outer guard,
John Lewert; delegates TO state camp,
Charles Webber, jr.. and August Why
meyer. George Wirth and Jacob Cor
dier were chosen alternates. Robert H.
Dieter was chosen trustee for eighteen
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Johnson, Of
Moltke avenue, entered bail in the sum
of sl,5O0 last night before Alderman
Lentes, on the charge of obstructing
the construction of q building and
threatening to kill, respectively. Adam
Weisnuer is having an addition made
to his building. in which Johnson re-
sides, and he alleges that Johnson, by
divers methods has greatly obstructed
the work. Mrs. Weisnuer states that
Mrs johnson has made several threats
to bring her earthly career to an abrupt
close. hence the arrests.
Mrs. August Rempe, of Cedar ave-
nue., is dangerously i'll, and last night
but slight hopes were entertained for
her recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Piehl, of Maple
street, have sailed for visit through
Germany.
Miss Anna Ryan, of Philadelphia,
who has been the guest of Miss Eliza
beth Gilbride, of Pittston avenue. left
yesterday for a visit at Lake Winola.
Miss Name Moran, of Locust street,
and John McHugh. of Stone avenue,
will be married tomorrow afternoon at
4 O'Clock at St Johns church.
The marriage of Miss Sarah Gordon
to James Gavin will occur at St
Peters cathedral tomorrow at noon.
Michael Rooney, of Stone avenue, is
ill.,
The funeral of David, the 7-year- old
son Of Mr. and Mrs. David Clark, of
Orchard street, will he held this after
noon at 2.30 o'clock. lnterment in
! cathedral cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-28

Rev. James Hughes, formerly Of Kim
berly, South Africa, lectured before
large audience last evening at the Ply
mouth Congregational church The
revcrncd gentlcman's subject was,
George Miller the English philanthro-
pist." The speaker was thoroughly in
touch with his subject and spoke in an
interesting vein. Professor r. J. Bauer
played several violin solos during the
evening.
A large party comprising members of
the Century Hose company, OF South
Scranton. ara their lady friends visited
the Columbia Chemical company quar-
ters on Division street last evening.
Several of the yourgc. members Of the
Columbia company escorted the visit
ors about the premises The visit was
especially interesting as the handsome
chemical apparatus was back in its
quarters after several weeks absence
in the central city.
The members Cf the intermediate
Christian EndeaNr society Of the
Washhurn street Presbyterian church,
are arranging for unique entertain
ment which they will give tomorrow
evening at the church. The affair will
Dp COllN.utltu w llIlllldl y lHtS' lNS pun =
pose being to furnish literature for the
Thirteenth regiment boys. Assembly
will be made at o'clock. Rations will
be served at ola o'clock or thereabouts.
Lights out at II o'clock. Fine for at
tending &c cents. All are invited
Many friends assisted in making the
tenth anniversary of the marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Dean, of Keyser
! avenue which occurred Saturday, Il
! very happy event. The affair was held
| at the residence. Vocal and musical
| selections were given and at a season
! able hour a bountiful rcpast was serv-
| ed Many fine tokens Of regard and
| esteem were presented the genial host
| and hostess.
Florence, the young daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Thomas, was inter-
red yesterday afternoon at the Wash
! burn Street cemetery. Short services
were held at the parental residence or
Back street, Bellevue Heights and
many friends of the bereft parents at
! tended.
Captain John II. Lewis requests the
presence of every member of the West
Side Military company at the drill
! which vii. he held this evening i'm the
armory on Adams avenue All who de-
sire joining the company can leaNt
their names and address at JenkinS'S
pharmacy, Main avenue. or hand then
to Captain Lewis at the armOry this
| evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-28
GREEN RIDGE.

Mrs. G. II. Merrill of Capousc avenue
has returned from a weeks visit in Mont
rose.
Professor II. L. BurdiCk and family, OF
Monsey avenue, have returned from
ClaTks Green,
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Martin, of Sidney,
y. y, are the guests of J. l.. Graham,
OF New York street.
Mr.. Van Dyke, of Marion street, has
returned from a trip to quebec and Mont
real
Miss Matte Gregg. of Capouse avenue,
has gone to Omaha to attend the cApost-
ton.
Miss Myrtle Perry, of Capousc avenue,
is in Carbondale
Mrs. Asa CahoCn, of CapOusc avenue, is
spending n few days in Calbondalc.
Mrs. Julia MCGarrah, of lloncSdale,
who has been spending a week with Mrs.
f.. ]. McNally, of Penn avenue, returned
home yesterday.
Mrs. g, NJ. Butts, of Capouse avenue,
has returned from MOutroSe.
/. II. Stevens, Ot Capouse avenue, Is do
ing jury duty this week,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-28
DUNMORE.

Childrcn's Day was observed in the
Dudley Street Baptist church Sunday
night The church was prctuly decor
ated with plants and flowers. The pro-
grammc which was very interesting, was
as follows: Recitation, Robert Richards;
address of welcome, Miss Mary Glen
cross; prayer. Rev. \. b. O'Noal; mo-
tion song, seven girls; recitation, "FIoW-
crs in Their Beauty" Grace Mitchell;
recitation. Minnie Smith; song, "rhe Mes
sage" Sunday school; alphabet exercises,
twenty boys and girls, recitation. THANK
God for tho Bible" Miss Annie Rich
ards; dialogue, Misses Dorothy kellam
and Mary GlenCross; leCitation, "Bob and
the Bible" Edna Kellam; song, peace v
Sunday school; recitation, AT Jesus
Feet" Lawrence Brink; COllOquy, - 'ris
Love Breeds JOY" Charlotte King and
Mabel Hunstinc; Scripture reading.
At a meeting of the Junior order Unit ID
American Mechanics Saturday night tho
following officers were elected: CouEcll-
lor Eli Mitchell; vice councillor Earl
Stone; secretary. David Hand; assistal
secretary, Chares Han; financial scCra-
tary A. G. Mitchell; treasurer George
Cummings: conductor, Charles Smith
warden c. w. Sloat; outside sentinel,
Wright Rcardsley, chaplain, Marion Tut
tlr; trustees G. W. Sloat. David Hand
and William Powell.
Joseph Walsh, the 3-yCar-Old son of Nr.
and Mrs. r. j. Walsh, Of Bloom Stro"T,
met with a painful accident yesterday
afternoon. When his mothers attention
was attracted he mana ged to get hold
of kettle fun of hot water. The kct-
tie overturned burning him badly about
the body Dr.. Murphy was summoned
to ease the Child's pain,
The Alumni net in the Central build
ing last night to make further arrange
mcnts for the hjl quot July &.
Miss Jennie IIaremau, of Wcathorlv
Pa, is the guest of her cousin, Thomas
WarG, of Elm street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-28
THE BITTERS
personal. MENTION.


Charles Smith. of North Lincoln ave-
nue., spent yesterday in Wayne county.
Sergeant Scott Shaver, Of Company
F. is home on q furlough.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. $. Jacobs, of Laf-
ayette street, have as their guest Frank
Henry. of Hazleton.
Mrs. Richard owens, of South Lin
coin avenue, is visiting friends at Fac
toryville.
Mr.. and Mrs w. G. Reynolds, of 80
Decker court, left yesterday for few
davs at Lake Winola and Factoryville.
Ora Evans, &C Eynon street drug
clerk at Jenkins pharmacy, has ac-
ceptcd a similar position at Factory
vile.
Mrs. John Davis, of Wayne county,
has returned home after visiting rela-
tives here.
Mrs. c. Y. Smith, of North Lincoln
avenue, is the guest of Binghamton
relatives.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Joseph Dean. of Key
ser avenue, are entertaining Miss Edith
Morris, Of Mt. PoconO.
Miss Nerna Lewis, of North ReneCCa
avenue, has as her guest Miss Eleanor
Owens, Of Pittston.
Miss Ethel Chase, of Division street,
is visiting friends in Wayne county
w. B. Morgan, of North Sumner ave-
nue., is in Philadelphia on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Reilly and chill
dren, of Hudson, Pa, were the guests
of Mrs. Mary Mccoy, Of Tenth street,
Sunday.
Watkin Williams. son Of Select Coun-
Gilman r. X Williams, of Academy
street. graduates with honor from the
Bloomsbury state Nrmal school tomor-
row. AS class president he will deliver
the address Ct welcome.
Miss Loretta Fager, of South Van
Buren avenue, is sujourning at Allan
| tic CitV.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-28
SURPRISE To MISS JONES.

Miss Minnie Jones, OF Fourteenth
street, was given a surprise at her
home last evening bv a party Of her
friends, The evening was passed pleas
antly i'm the enjoyment Of the usual
pleasant diversions customary on an
occasion of tfat kind. At a sedsonable
hour refreshment We're served. The
following We're present:
The Misses Anna and Jessie Matthias,
Agnes Williams, Elizabeth Coons, Lii
liam SessenbaCh, Elizabeth Lloyd
Florence Yeagcr Anna Jones, Grace
Wcrce, Margaret Williams. Sarah sam
uels and Mary Ellis. and George Wet
ling Henry Williams, William Louis,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-28

Michael Sharack, jr., the twelve year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Shar-
ack, sr., of @2J Twcnty-sccond street,
died at the residence about Pa o'clock
yesterday morning as the dirCrt result
of injuries received by fall the after
noon before. The accident occurred a
short distance frCm where the laI re-
sided, exclusive mention being made of
1t IL yesterdays issue Gf The Tribune.
The lad fell about % feet and struck
on his right shoulder near its junction
with the neck. Or. Carroll was sum-
monei and although he did everything
that medical Skill suggested, nothing
more than alienation of the pain re-
suited. The lad was suffering from q
broken collar bone, internal injuries,
wrenched right arm. and an injured or
broken spine, as his right side was
partially paraly2ed.
The deceased was a faVorite in the
community where he resided, being a
bright fellow. 1t was while climbing
tree with some companions that the
accident, which resulted so fatally,
happened The parents are almost
Frustrated with grief.