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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-06
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

13-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Wisely. was badly injured the
Fourth by the explosion of a new fan
gled toy pistol. The boy was showing
a companion how harmless the imple-
ment was when it went off in his hand
1t gouged out a hole about an inch in
length in his palm. running back to-
ward his wrist. DR.. A. Niles was called
and dressed the wound.
The annual election of the Percan
BAPTIST church resulted as follows: NJ.
NJ. Gardner. O. L. Utley, A. r. Traut-
vein, w. w. Dmock, w. NJ. Howell,
Aaron Fowler, George w. Davis The
trustees elected will meet on Monday
evening, July IL, for organization. p.
;. Josln was reelected clerk, T.. j..
Rly, Cora Estabrook and d. NJ. Davis
were elected for music committee. and
fer ushers, Cspwell. f. ]. bly,, Whit
held Lake, Mittan and w. NJ. How
ellis.
walter Wilson left yesterday for
Philadelphia. where he was called by
the death Of his mother, Mrs. Carrie
Wilson, which occurred yesterday
morning at o'clock. Mrs. Wilson had
been in Ill health for long period.
A number of the members of the Pho
neer City castle, No. 265, went to Jer-
myn this evening to witness the ini-
tiatlon of five candidates into the mys-
teies OF the order in Jermyn castle. No.
1862, Ancient Order knights of the NIys-
tic Chain.
Judge Darte and family, of Wilkes
Barre, with their guest, Mrs. Heming-
way, of Washington. ID. c.. are enjoying
the cool breeZes at Fern Hall.
Rev, Charles Lee ana family left yes
terday for Fix lake.
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FINAL RITES.
Funeral of Mrs. James j. Lotus
Largely Attended Yesterday.


The funeral of Mrs. James J. LOTUS,
who died Sunday, was held yesterday
morning at st. Roses church. Solemn
high mass of requiem was sung by
Rev. NJ. +. Lotus. of st. Peters cathe-
dral, Scranton, who is a brother of the
bereaved husband. Father Nealon, of
this city. acted as deacon. and Rev.
Mr.. Banks. brother of the deceased,
was sub-deacon. Besides these, the fol-
lowing clergymen were in the sanctu-
ary: Revs. NJ. f, O'Rourke, of Wilkes
Barre; j. j. McCabe. of Avoca; William
Gislon. of Ransom; Lavelle. of Pitts
ton; Gwynn, of Charleston, 5. c., and
German, of Ashley.
Father Nealon preached the funeral
sermon, in which he paid touching
tribute to the womanly qualities and
Christian virtues of the deceased.
The remains were borne from the
church by the following gentlemen:
T. G.. Coughlin, I. V. Powderly, p. F..
Hughes, NJ. +. Crane, J. b. Gilhool, j.
j. Lynch, p. +. Coogan, T. V. Walker.
Many handsome floral offerings were
in evidence. In the large cortege that
followed the remains two score or more
OF people from out of town were seen.
lnterment was made in ST. Rose ceme-
terry.
The death of Mrs. Lotus was at
tended by unusually sad circumstances.
A young woman having reached that
period in life when it ought 20 be most
complete with the joys uc wifehood
and motherhood, she was stricken sud-
IDENTIFY, and almost before her friends
realized it was carried away from NOR
tai view.
She was the daughter of Patrick
Banks, of Terrace street. and was
about thirty-six years of age. Several
years ago she was united in marriage
to James ]. LOTUS. Her husband and
four little children survive her. Her
father, three brothers. Anthony. James,
and Rev. Kiernan BankG, and Cne sis
ter, Miss Susie Banks, are also left to
mourn her loss
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COUNCILS DOINGS.
Contract for Building River street
Retaining Wait Is Awarded.

Council met in Joint session last
evening and awarded the contract for
building the River street retaining wall
to William Collins. His was the only
bid and his price is s?.17 per cubic yard
for furnishing stone and building wall
and thirty-five cents per cubic yard for
excavating. The wall must be con-
pleted in thirty days.
Select council met subsequently and
referred the DOG resolution to the ju-
dietary and legislation committee
Councilmen ali agree that dogs should
be shot but they desire to ascertain
their power i'm the matter.
The school boards request for copy
of city tax duplicate was referred to
committee.
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By-the-way, If you cannot go to the
front you can help lick Spain by licking
revenue stamps.
1t is a Susquehanna man who writes
internal revenue internal revenge"
POLITICAL SQUIBS.
The Republican Senatorial confer
ence for this district will be held in
Honesdale on Friday next. OF course,
Hon. E. b. Hardenbergh, of Honesdale,
will be renominated. He has made an
able, working, popular legislator and
he richly deserves a reelection.
If straws show which way the wind
blows, c. Fred Wright, of Susque-
hanna, will be the next congressman
from this district. He Is a very sue
worker, and a genial, popular gentle
cessful business man, an energetic
man. He will represent the district
ably and creditably. Mr.. Wright is
the most popular where he is the best
known.
IN A MINOR KEY.
The susquehanna Village Improve
ment society is preparing for work. 1t
will never die for the want of some
thing to do.
AlluulHS u IL recent prize HSHt,
Binghamton editor wrote: I'VE give an
admirable account of the disgusting
affair on our first page"
There is no well-substantiated case
on record where a coroner brought a
dead man to life. Isn't the Office far
more ornamental than useful?
There is no place like home" to the
man who can't get away for the sum-
mer.
The marriage of Windsor man of
50 and a girl of II is announced. No
arrests.
All! husband, do not scold your wife
And make her poor heart ache,
Because she can't build pies like those
Your mother used to make.
That is. unless you're quite prepared
To see the whole thing through,
And buy her hats and dresses, as
Her father used to do!
Railroad papers are discussing the
old question: Are the fastest runners
| the safest?" When a policeman is after
| them. decidedly yes.
Arrange your gate to swing inside, If
| unhappily, you have a gate. On a dark
night, the lightning painting hades or
the sky and water falling in torrents
| to run aStride of an open gate is not
conducive to good nature or an ar
rangements of adjectives in accordance
with the hymn books. Whitney.
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yea beginning OH Wednesday evening,
July G. Services will be held in each OF
the churches for three nights In the fol-
lowing order: Presbyterian, Brick, Con-
gregational and Baptist. There will be
good singing and everybody is urged to
attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Broadhead have
returned from a weeks visit In Nichols,
n. Y.
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Stewart are visiting
friends in New York city.
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PECKVILLE.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Krisgee, of Pitts
ton. have returned home after visiting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Bronz, of Hickory street.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Belts, of Scran-
ton, enjoyed the Fourth with Mr.. Belts
parents at their home, the Hotel Wilson.
The newly elected officers Of Sheridan
lodge. knights of Pythas. will be in
stalled this evening by District Deputy
David Orr. of Carbondalc.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Peck spent the
Fourth with friends at Pleasant Mount.
Editor Kennedy, of the Olyphant
Record, was circulating around town
yesterday.
Thomas W. Morgans left this week for
Baltimore. Md.
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WHITNEY'S WEEKLY
BUDGET OF NEWS
The Peculiar Case OF Veteran John
Swackbammer.

REDUCING EXPENSES ON THE ERIE
RAILRoAD-How A sUsQUEHAN-
MA WOMAN CURED HER HUSBAND
OF STAYING OUT NIGHTs-REPUB-
LIcAN SENATORIAL CONFERENCE
CONGRESSIONAL PROSPECTS OF
C. FRED MISUNDERSTANDING
COUNTY NEWS.
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house ON FIRE.
Exciting Time on sand street Last
Night.

Fire broke out in the basement of
Martin Gordon's house, on sand street,
last night shortly after O'Clock. Mes
senger was sent for Columbia Hose
company, but when the firemen ar
rived the fire had been extinguished
The walls and ceiling were badly
charred, but no further damage was
done. The fire originated at defect
i've chimney flue.
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CARBONDALE,

1.-THE Carbondale correspondence OF The
Tribune has been placed in the hands OF
Mr.. G II Mum, Salem averue ana
Church street, TO whom news items may
be addressed. All complaints rs to ir-
regular delivery, etc, should be made to
Roberts e. Reynolds, news agents.l
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OLD FORGE.

Miss Elizabeth Moll of Bethlehem
spent Sunday at the home OF Miss May
Broadhead.
A union gospel meeting will be held in
the four churches OF this place and Dur
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WINNING HORSES.
Following is the summary of horse
races at Anthracite park the Fourth:

An exhibition mile race between +.
II. W. driven by r. Westlake and Maud
l., DR.. Porteus, of Taylor owner, was
Won by Maud L. Time 222.
The foot race for a prize of so was
won by Joe Griffiths, of Forest City.
The officials Of the track were as fol-
lows: William Kelly, of Scranton,
starter: Edward DOYLE, of Waymart;
z. c. Bell, Thomas Murphy,John Wcde-
man, of Carbondale, judges; David
James, of Providence, timekeeper.
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WIN. C0NNELL, President.
HENRY BELIN, Jr., Vice Pres.
WILLIAM ii. PECK, Cashier

The vault OF this bank is pro.
tected by Holmes Electric Pro.
tective System.
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HAPPINESS VS., MISERY,

DIR. Charcots Tonic Tablets, the great Par
isian remedy, IL guaranteed cure for the
Drink Habit; also nervousness and melan.
choly caused by overindulgence.
II Destroys the Appetits for Alcoholic and
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VIM. q. Clark, $40 Penn Ave, Scranton Pa,
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The doctor and his stan of English ANA
German phsicians make a specially of al,
form of Chronic Nervous Diseases, Ska.
Womb, Blood Diseases.
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By-the-way, If you cannot go to the
front you can help lick Spain by licking
revenue stamps.
1t is a Susquehanna man who writes
internal revenue internal revenge"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-31
THEY ! WANT TO FIGHT.

At Least Two Congressman Who Arc
t.,...l Anxious to Back Their Votes.
r. CHICAGO, March 81.-A special to
The Times Herald from Washington
says: Illinois and Louisiana will fur
nish the first congressman to resign
and raise regiments for the war.
Representative Campbell Of McLeans-
boro, of the Twentieth Illinois district,
and Representative Broussard of New
Iberia, of the Third Louisiana district,
have announced that they would at
once resign and go home to prepare for
war. ~ - "-.t< 'ii '' '~' " 1'"'...' 3'1
II regard hostilities as Inevitable"
said Mr.. Campbell, ''and in "a hours I
shall telegra phi my resignation to Gov
ernor John r. Tanner, and ask his au-
thority to raise regiment, have no
doubt. that he will Immediately grant.
and that shall be able to put a first.
class force in the field very shortly" p"
: Mr.. Broussard has already forwarded
his resignation to take effect on the
breaking out Of ~hostilities. - he is a
much younger man than Mr.. Campbell,
having been born in the closing days
of the civil war. Mr.. Broussard has
left for his home in Louisiana" 'iTaslff +
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ELDER ON THE ROCKS.

Accident to One of the Boats in the
I'iif "'..- Alaska Trade.
TACOMA, Wash, March 51.-Steamer
Cleveland has arrived at Tacoma
direct from Skaguay with news of q
shooting ARRAY in Skaguay, March "a,
the day the Cleveland sailed, in which
two men were killed in saloon or
dance hall, and third man shot in the
leg in the same resort. The shooting
occurred but few hours before the
vessel sailed and particulars were not
obtainable. It is said that the men
killed were bound for the gold fields.
The Cleveland passed the steamer
George W., Elder, from Portland, for
Skaguay and Dyea, with a very large
number of passengers on the rocks in
Tongas narrows, last Saturday night.
The bow was quite a distance out of
water, and the stern deep but not sub
merged. ...-.... 49,. .,....
The steamer ,Rosalie was standing by
the Elder, and assistance was refused
from the Cleveland. 1t was not known
how seriously the ship was damaged,
but it was hoped to float her at high
tide" The Elder belongs to the Pacific
Coast Steamship company. 90" '''7''@ -
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-fa..i4 Iii hz..ss .'.I, .. e.. ,... . 81. .. .
Woodford Reports That Three
ii More Spanish Cruisers Have
I'4c Vita Left Cartagena. 4...."
Presumably They Are Bound to
n"G Join the Fleet Gathering
i'?'>nsd2 ~" at Havana. r.'. .''".~ ."r
The News Causes Considerable
o"Commotion in Official Circles
n'a'H"2 az at Washington. .ra- -.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-A matter
that caused a great deal Of excitement
around the corridors, and + among the
officials of the navy department was
the information that had been received
from United States Minister Woodford
at Madrid, of the departure westward
of a formidable Spanish fleet of three
vessels. Naturally there was dispose
ton to criticise the action of Spain in
this particular, in view Of the many
peace protestations that have been
made by that country, and such action
was regarded as anything but a friendly
move. VOE NTt4 l1-g.a,% ;
During the morning Secretary Long
also amounted the detail Of officers
who are to command the newly acquired
tugs and yachts designed for the aug,
Hilary navy. and the public statement
was made that the government was ne
gotiating for the acquisition of the ST..
Thomas island in the West Indies for
use as a coaling station. I..2 80 I......
Information Came From woodford. Il
b. The information of, the sailing of the
Spanish feet was contained in a dis
patch. to- the state ,3department from
United States Minister Woodford, at
Madrid The ships sailed from Carta-
gena, Spanish naval station on the
Mediterranean, and, according to the
ministers, dispatch, they were headed
westward" This. it is said, is I'M
doubtedly the most formidable array OF
vessels that has departed from Spain in
this direction during the present crisis,
and the presumption generally held by
the navy department officials is that
they are headed ultimately for Havana
and will be first heard OF at the Cana
ries. The feet is composed of two
armored, cruisers of 3. the second class.
ppder the convoy of a formidable tor.
pedo boat destroyer. The names of the
cruisers are the fInfanta Maria Teresa
sister ship to the Vizcayay and the
Cristobal Colon. The convoy Of the
vessels, the Destructor, is formidable
ship of her class, of about 400 tons dis
placement and capable of excellent
service. go .'" !:-'..f .... F....
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is TIRED OF CEITICISM.

Said the President will Unload tho En-
IT, tire Cuban. Situation on Congress.
CHICAGO, March 31.-A Washington
special to The News says: "There is
only one chance in ahnndred that>war
will be averted'
Such was the remark of one Of the
most prominent members of the cab
met, who has been conspicuous as a
s'peace member" Private Secretary
to the President Porter said during the
afternoon that the president had deter
mined to,settle the issue this week, and
q message, is looked for,at once. d
''The president" said Mr.. Porter,
is tired of the criticism Of congress. He
will ask congress to do one Of two
things-either take the question and
settle it in its own way. or leave the
executive free and funtrammeled. The
president feels he should not be blamed
and criticized.
Congress blames him for not acting
and INDUCES in war Aalk when he is
doing his best to avert war. The talk
In congress interferes with negotia-
tions looking to peace"
There is scarcely doubt that con-
gress in its present temper will declare
war. It is expected that the president
will unload upon congress the entire
situation and without making a recon-
mendation leave the legislative branch
of the government to work out the
problem in it's own way. " "I>.
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ISLANDS AND SHIPS.

Mckinley Said to Have Made . Deal
~ With the Danish Government
NEW YORK, March 8l.-The Journals
Washington correspondent telegraphs:
There is reason to believe that the gov
eminent has made a most important
deal with foreign nation, which will
have an important bearing upon rela.
tions with Spain.
Negotiations have been concluded for
the cession to this country of the three
Danish islands in the West Indies, st.
Thomas, St. John and st. Croix.
It Is also understood that Denmark
sells to this country two cruisers and
three torpedo boat destroyerA The
price paid for the whole Ia said to be
SIS, 0O0, 900.
Nothing can be learned Of the details.
but it is reported that the islands were
sold for about $4,000, 900 and the war
vessels for about Is, 900, 900. .,-.
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Conclusion Reached That the
Vessel Was Wrecked by a ".
l.S 80 Submarine Mine. ,-..s ......-.
MESSAGE, ACCOMPANIES 1T,
Formal Statement From the
President, but No Rec
sAS 'at - Act s.tA 3FtS H. rl5,tfi-:ssu.4
concentrations.
Spain Is Notified, and Is Re-
lied Upon to Do the -;
x Proper Thing. - ,.''

WASHINGTON, March 29.-The presi.
dent has sent to congress the report Of
the Maine board of inquiry into the loss
of that battleship. Accompanying the
report was the following message to
congress: ..... s.....-. .-....... .
To the Congress of the United States:
For some time prior to the visit Of
the Maine to Havana harbor our con-
sular reports pointed out the advan.
tages to follow from the visit OF ma
tional ships to the Cuban waters in ac-
|customing the people to our flag as the
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cAPT.VHhDWick,
BOARD OF INQUIRY.

symbol of good will and of our ships in
the fulfillment of the mission OF pro-
lection to American interests, even
though no immediate need therefor
might exist. -.. .. =. .-...
Accordingly, on the oath Of January
last, after conference with the Spanish
minister in which the renewal Of visits
of our war vessels to Spanish waters
was discussed and accepted, the penin-
sular authorities at Madrid and Havana
were advised of the purpose of this gov
eminent to resume friendly naval Wis
its at Cuban ports, and that in that
view the Maine would forthwith call
ut the port of Havana. This announce
ment was received by the Spanish gov.
eminent with appreciation of the
friendly character of the visit OF the
Maine and with notification of the in
tention to return the courtesy by send
ing Spanish ships to the principal ports
of the United States. Meanwhile the
Maine entered the port of Havana on
the Goth of January, her arrival being
marked with no special incident and
besides the exchange Of customary sal
utes and ceremonial visits. 49, 49,. ''
Remained in Havana Three Weeks.
The Maine continued in the harbor
of Havana during the three weeks fol-
lowing her arrival. No appreciable
excitement attended her stay, on the
contrary feeling Of relief and conf
dence followed the resumption of the
long interrupted friendly intercourse.
So noticeable was this immediate effect
of her visit that the consul general
strongly urged that the presence OF our
ships in Cuban waters should be kept
up by retaining the Maine at Havana or
in the event Of her recall, by sending
other vessels there to take her place.
r. At 40 minutes past 9 in the evening
of the 10th of February the Maine was
destroyed by an explosion, by which
the entire former part Of the hull was
utterly wrecked: In this catastrophe
Q officers and ESQ of her crew persisted,
those who were not killed outright by
her explosion being penned between
decks by, the tangle Of wreckage and
drowned by the immediate sinking OF
the hull, Prompt assistance was rem
dered by the neighboring vessels an
chored in the harbor, aid being especl-
ally given by the boats Of the Spanish
cruiser Alphonso XII and the Ward
line steamer City Of Washington,
which lay not far distant. The
wounded were generously cared Tor BY
tie authorities of Havana, the hospi-
tails being freely opened TO the M, while
the. earliest recovered bodies OF the
dead were interred by the municipality
in a public cemetery in the city. Trib-
ntes of grief and sympathy were of
fired from all official quarters OF the
- AMI iaid % lf171GlaiHt sa T attaR
Intense Excitement Resulted.
The appalling calamity fell upon the
people Of our country with crushing
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HEARD FROM WOoDFoRD.,

Minister at Madrid Reports Encourag-
ingly Upon sagasta Conference.
WASHINGTON. March 31.-The presi-
dent has, received 9, cablegrana from
Minister Wpodtord, geaf Madrid, 10
which he confirms the published report
that be had An offended corifsrsHce
with Premier >Sagasta.a No definite
conclusion was reached, as the minister
desired to place the matter under con-
SHERATON before the. queen regent and
other s1hembers Of the ministry. The
conference was adjourned until Thurs
day. Although Mr.. ,Woodford does not
give any details Of what transpdyedsat
the meeting, yet his message is very
hopeful. in, tone and gives the presdent
hone. that q Anal Ssettlement Oh, the
question: AZ issue may he determihedSst
the next conference The main question
discdsseeaLat the meeting thstwSen, Min
ister Woodford and Premier SAgasta is
known to ahave beenths prompr cessa-
tion of hostilities on the island 61 Cuba
the release Of the reconcentradofI with
nermission for them to Setnrn TO thOh
homes and resume their occupations
without further molestation. The ex-
act lines Upon which Minister Wood
ford is atWerk FOR a ifnA kstnement Of
the Cuban question cannot be stated.
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