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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

The Philadelphia scheme to start n
farm for recreation for boys does not
seem to meet with the undivided favor
of the public generally. Farm recrea-
tion is all right If some one else is en-
ployed to pick off the stone, shovel
manure and pitch the hay; but parties
who have had experience in practical
farming are apt to regard the 'Tecrea-
tion" part of the business as a painful
daluSiOn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

fessions and citizens. Likewise an at
tack of the continental powers on the
United States would, If successful, stop
every citizen of his rights to think.
speak and write what he likes. mon
archy would take the place or the re-
public and royalty would array itself
in fine purple at the expense OF the
people. 1t would not be limited mon
archy like England, 1T must he remem-
bercd, but an absolute monarchy like
Russia. God forbid that America should
ever be degraded TO such a level, and
the best way to preserve our liberty
and our speech is to agree TO an elll-
ance with England.
o.
"The coming Of the Slav" is n phrase
that strikes terror of the heart. IL he
should overrun England ii would not be
so long before he would cross the At
lantic also and attempt to Russianize
"the land Of the free"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

in a bicycle suit when off the wheel
will discourage ambitious women who
may lean to short skirts and leggings.
adopt costumes that make them look
hideous even to follow the teachings Of
the strong minded of their sex, and 1t
Is proba BILE that for some time to come
the ladies who insist in appearing on
foot in bicycle uniform will be regard
cd as "Odd."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

Many readers will doubtless observe
that there has been considerable taking
on the part OF some one in the bulletin
board service about the city recently,
false and sensational reports having
evidently been put out for the purpose of
creating excitement. The Tribune bull
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15
STIFFENs OUR BACK BONE.

From the Washington Star.
The destruction Of the Maine may not
be n recognized and assignabe casus bell
in the present state of the proof con.
cerning that tragedy. But the incident
Is of a character to render firm as stoe
the American determination that the gov,
ernment whose criminal negligence per.
mitted the disaster or whose cruel treaCh,
cry committed the crime shall depart al
once from this hemisphere
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15
The Philippine Islands.

Nothing in the way Of Spanish cruel
ty or misrule can hereafter be consid-
cred surprising but the Independent
contains a description. by Dean c..
Worcester, of the University of Michi-
gan. Of Spain's practices in the Philip
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

letin boards have thus far contained
only news that has been gained from
the most reliable sources. and can in
future be relied puon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

The announcement that the European
powers will wash their hands of the
Cuban affair may probably be taken
as an indication that the powers be.
lieVe the Cuban question to be loaded.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

what would Grover Cleveland. Of
Monroe doctrine fame, have done in
the present crisis?" shouts our DEM
ocratic brethren. Probably held on TO
the butt end of fish pole at some quiet
retreat along the coast.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

Mr.. Bryan VIII receive a respectful
welcome in Scranton. He is an excep-
tional man who is well worth seeing
and hearing. Whether he will win over
any votes or not is another question.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15
GOLDSMIlH'S o. BAZAAR.
Seeing Is Believing

rhetorical fireworks They talk
Friday of
the n
45nh and
$125
45nch Whipcod, Ves, and Silk Fancies
Cloths,
CoertCot oths aud Fancy Novelties
CovertCot Whipcords Changeabe
entirely
Silk Stock equal inducements
a clippings:
Curtain Scm pieces unys
Golden Daperie, Simpsons grades,
We the
Denins in the newesde
lneof Ar
Scents
Turkish, HvJ
Curtains sand Turniu Covering II his
Leaveyo orders within Is for Awnings AXE the BEST.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

At the hour Of going to press, MIR.
Harrity had still refused to accept his
passports from the Democratic party
OF Pennsylvania.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

IT is to be hoped that Spain will put
Weyler again in command. The United
States wouldn't do a thing to him,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

Senator Caffrey should not form the
opinion that he is big enough man
TO block the will Of the American peo-
pie.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

In the parlance of the histrionic pro-
fessiOn, General Lee has made a hit"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

1t is noticed that traces Of war paint
still remain on the face OF Senator
Quay.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

And the yellow journals are rapidly
assuming a blood-red tint.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

Efforts at dress reform through the
medium OF bicycle styles are not like
ly to prove very fruitful. The fact that
the ordinary woman looks like a fright
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

II will rebound to General Lees credit
that he does not wish 10 pose in any
way as a hero. His status in the dip
lomatic service would render this In
discreet. but irrespective of that mod
esty is more becoming. The people ap-
preciate his services fully and there is
no need to demonstrate this further.
Besides more serious business demands
both his and the public's attention
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

For our new Columbian Incan-
descent Burne.s complete with shade
and chimney. Special prices made
in quantities for furnishing stores,
hotels or homes.
We also have new line Of port
ables if you work or read much by
lamp light. Get one Of these
burners.
They burn less gas than the old
time burners and give three times
as much light.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

Each organization of state militia sig
nifying a willingness to become a part
of the Nationa! Guard of the United
States, must before acceptance of the
same, be inspected by on officer detailed
by the president for the purpose. Should
any state refuse to organize its proper
quota within two years after the
passage of this act il will work
an abandonment of its rights to ap-
point the officers of its militia AS
well as the authority for training the
same. and the president may go on and
complete the organization under the au-
thority conferred by this act and the
National Guard, so organized shall be
considered as exclusively United States
troops in the same manner as made and
provided for the regular army. This
branch OF the National Guard shall be
enlisted for five years. All the officers
and men OF the active National Guard
shall he exempt from draft during their
term Of enlistment, and any men who
have served five years and have been
honorably discharged shall be exempt
from liability to draft until all other
able-bodied men within their respective
states or territories shall have been
drafted.
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t8s Scranton Trt6une

Published Daily, Except sunday. by the
. Month
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

The period Of enlistment Is fixed at
three years, and while it retains its
identity as a state organization 1t is
nevertheless subject to the orders Of
the president of the United states IN
case of war. insurrection or invasion
for the period of six months during each
term of enlistment. The president under
tho provisions of the hill i'm question, may.
at his convenience, mobilize the guard OF
the several states for the purpose of in
struction, inspection. parades, maneu-
veIs, reviews, etc, for a period not eN-
ceeding twenty days in each year. When
this is done the compensation and allow
ances per diem to the officers are to he
the same as that of officers of IKE rank
in the regular army. The enlisted men
are paid as follows: Non commissions i
officers of the general staff, $3.50 per day
non-commissloned officers of the regi-
mental staff, $500 per day; first sergeants
$50 per day; sergeants, 81. 90 per day; cor
porals. $1.75 per day; privates. S1.50 pei
day. All expenses for carrying out the
provisions of the bill are to be paid out
| Of the national treasury.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15
MIR. CONNELL's MILITIA BILL.
From a Washington Dispatch.

From a Washington Dispatch.
Representative William Connell. of
Scranton, has just introduced an impor-
tant bill in the United states house of
representatives.. which provides for or
ganizing, arming equippinG and disci-
plining "a portion of the militia, and to he
country into active militia, and to be
called the National Guard of the United
States The bill is numbered 9ISB, and en-
powers the president of the United States
to organize an army out of the state
militia, to consist of 600 men, appor-
toned equally between the several states,
according to their ratio of present en-
rolled militia liable to military duty, and
to prescribe the system of drill, discipline
and instruction by which the new or
ganization shall be governed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

New York Otfice: $50 Nassau St,
s. X NREELAND,
Sole Agent for Foreign Advertising.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15
BRASS BEDSTEADS.

In buying a brass Bedstead, be sure that
you get the best Our brass Bedsteads are
all made with seamless brass tubing and
frame work is all of steel.
They cost no more than many bedsteads
made OF the open seamless tubing. Every
bedstead is highly finished and lscquered
under a peculiar method, nothing ever hav-
ing been produced to equal It. Our new
Spring Patterns are now on exhibition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15

ENTERED AT THE POsToFF1CE At SCRANTON
PA, As sECoND-CLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15
FIN lie Y s
BLACK CREPONS

DLAUM GNEF UNS
There has never been a
fancy weave of Black
Dress Goods more de-
servedly popular than a
Crepon, and we are show
ing a line of them this
season that we guarantee
to be clearly ahead OF any
competition, both as re-
CARDS choice styles and
correct prices at Sl.2S,
$1.5O, $1.S5, $500, $3.50.
GRENADINES
Are also claiming their
full share OF attention and
are today not only the
handsomest but the most
" sought after - light
weight fabric for dressy
wear. Prices range from
$3.50 to 3.75 and all
DOUBLE WIDTH
We are showing both OF
the above lines in an un-
limited assortment OF de-
signs--Stripes, Bars, Bro
cades and Bayedere Ell
fects.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-25

lieve them from the disastrous effects of
being confined closely on shiphoard under
a tropical sun. The general has with him
sufficient artillery 10 bold any position he
may choose TO occupy. supplemented as
this artillery will be by the guns OF the
naval convoy.
Meanwhile the department is making ev-
cry effort To hurry along the remainder Of
the expedition. Some troops are row on
their way from Tampa and Charleston.
and should reach Porto Rico by the middle
OF the week. Naval officials are assisting
actively In getting the troops of. ana We're
engaged today In sending the necessary
the naval auxiliary vessels which have
been placed at the service Of the war de
partment. IL the course OF Il DAY or two
the troops brought from Chckamauga by
Gen. Brooke VIII san from Hampton
Roads. where shey have been arriving az
day and are ready for the transports.
There IS a probability that Gen Miles may
he delayed for several days in his landing
operations for Jack Of lighters. but several
% these are now or their way and others
viii De hurried forward as rapidly as pos
sbia. However speedy i2ay be- the land
ing 81 Porto RICO SOL. i, viii be along to-
ward inc end o. tins week before ;he active
land campaign can begin In Porto Rico.
Gen. Shaft.r Imported ~ cable today
that the condition a. The troors At Santiago
MAS rapidly improving ard SAID he hoped
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THE TIHES' WAR REVIEW.
Many Pleasant Words for American
Government and Military.

LONDON. July c5.-rhe Times, III its
weekly war review, expresses the opinion
inat the measures taken by Gen. Shafter
for the protection OF life and property at
Santiago de Cuba will exercise a definite
influence upon other parts of the island,
where Il viii be understood that Spanish
loyallsts are not 10 he abandoned what
ever happens" Mckinley's instructions
for the government OF Santiago. 'he
article continues. which conform complete
ly with ne pledges given before the war.
ars precedent that proves happy
augury In relation II American expansion.
With reference 10 European criticism of
Commodore Watsons projected cruise 10
the Spanish coast the article repeats the
already ayowed construction Of the Times
tha, the policy Of the United States viii not
be modified thereby.
The writer compliments Admiral Dewey
in regard to tho attitude Of Germany at
Manila, with having played a difficult
came" w..h conspicuous ability.
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that IL might easily have led 70 rio.ing ard
vtolezce, was thai OF three other CORE
spondents who. it appears by Gen Shat
te7's report, by circulating infsamrna tory
posters stirred up the town. They were
likewise deportesi. ard as evidence thar he
has no IL feeling toward the paper repre-
sented by them. but desires ONLY 20 exer-
Csc such control as IS Emperatively de-
mande[. in the interest OF safety 10 our
troops ana protection Of the people under
their care. Gen. Shafter has declared that
these correspondents may be immediately
replaced by others from the same paper
who VIII observe the rules OF prudence.
No mention Is made OF any other cases re-
quiring attention. and It Is Indicated that
the relations between the newspaper men
and the army officers at Santiago are gen
orally amicabls and satisfactory.
In a very dignified manner Gen Sharter
takes notice OF some Of the severely criti-
cal newspaper articles which have ap-
peared touching the condition Of the troops
before Santiago while they lay in The
trenches. He admits that there was
shortage Of tobacco for a time. but shows
conclusively that there was TO lack Of the
necessar!es Of LIE, and that the troops
were adequately supplied with hard bread.
bacon. sugar and coffee. Although this bill
OF fare Is not as extensive as that afforded
troops in garrison, II e1nbodies the main
features OF the army ration while on field
service and removed from base OF sup
plies. AS it has been alleged in some quar-
teEs that there was lack OF purpose in
the battle previous TO the advance on SAN
tiago, IL is interesting TO note that while
Gen. Shafter admits that for two DAYS he
was himself lying i'll. owing to the great
heat and exposure, he asserts that the
plans laid down in advance for the move
nent were carried out with absolute exact
hess.
With the week Just closed the United
States saw the end Of the third month OF
the war with Spain. and the responsible
officials, from the president down 10 the
lowest employe. who have had to- do with
shaping the course OF events, fee, nothing
but satisfaction at the progress made. An
army OF a quarter OF million men has
been modified. armed and equipped, and
much OF it has seen service.
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SPOKANE. July st-Spokane is a hot
bed of political disease. The city is as
productive OF the germs Of political raneer
and disafYection as the marshes of Cuba
are productive of disease and death. To
one who could look iato the political situ-
alton here without prejudice this condition
must be met and recognized. IT would
be- as idle 10 say there vas no revolt III
Cuba against Spain as to say all was har-
mony here. and II would he on a par with
the repeated misstatemen;s of Blanco that
autonomy in Cuba WAS success. II one
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were 10 say that harmony prevails here in
the different political parties and factions
OF all parties, the Republicans perhaps
are getting along with the least friction,
bat the trouble with the Republican party
Is that ali OF the Republicans are not in
the Republican party. and though ono
hears the statement from all sides that tho
Silver Republicans are returning to the
parent party in great numbers. such does
NOT appear 10 be the case. And this brings
out one OF the most peculiar conditions
that can be met with In party politics.
when Washington WAS admitted 10
statehood the thriving city of spokane con
tanned many promising Republicans
OF good ability, ot loyalty to Republican
principles. active, energetic. bat jealous
There were several factions, each pilta1
against tho others and all necessarily
weak. Bui ors took the ascendsncy and
grew In strength and power. A. iais fa,-
tion became potent The others eudeavorei
to Join forces. bus with the minority there
was always lacking the one necessary
element of suoresS-orgau u.za ton. and again
and again 1t came forward In only partly
organized condition and feb back to d.
feat. II Is needless 20 say that The sue
cessfgi faction was that dominated by
john l.. Wilson. and as the little fight
CT" as he Is called. continued 10 show his
ability a manipulation his opponents he
gan TO exhibit signs of dissolution. but
never did the white dag appear. Instead
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WASHINGTON, July 34.--It was said al
the war department that no news can be
expected from official sources as to Gen.
Miles movements until tomorrow. II IS
calculated that he arrives tonight Or this
evening on the point at Porto Rico selected
as the rendezvous for all vessels Of the ex-
rediion. Whether or not he will under
take to make d landing In advance of the
arrival OF the whole expedition probably
will depend entirely upon conditions as ne
finds them. Should there be 10 Spanish
force. Or at least an inconsiderable one. on
the coast, the troops viii be landed to re-
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The battles preceding the capture of San
tiago have been remarkable IN MANY re-
spects and IN the opinion OF military eS-
perts have covered the United States army
engaged with great glory. Modern warfare
OF type developed in these engagements,
was absolutely new and unjried, not only
TO the United States. but 10 the world No
such charge IS recorded in history as tha,
made upon the fort and blockhuuses crown
ing the hills Of ii Caney. There have been
engagements between trained troosss ami
savage races IN the iungles os India and
on the hills OF South Africa OF late years
that conveyed in slight MARINER the pos
Sib!lties % modern weapons. But these
battles. fought by the Fifth army ooros.
have been The FIRST ii which large bodies
of troops Of civilized nations on both sides
have been engaged With AL the implements
% modern warfare and the result is bound
II lie highly instructive to the military
student and TO extort admiration for the
splendid fighting qualities Of the United
States soldiers from the most unwilling
critics. Few officers in any army have
had more experience In hard fighting. es
pecislly in rough country. than that old In
dian fighter, Gen. Henry. 80 that some
weight must be attached TO the opinion OF
.he merits of our officers ard troops ex
pressed ~ him IN the following personal
letter. addressed by him 20 AGit. Gen. Cor
bin. dated IN front Of Santiago. July z:
we bad pleasant sail down. Having
20 row the men ashore took some lime 10
get of. We left Siooney al D. m yester-
day with the Eighth Ohin a.si came into
camp here about three niles from front
IN company with Gen. Rreck!nri!ge rode
I" the front to Gen. Wheele-'s headquar-
te!s, and a flag OF truce being 10 had an
opportunity 10 sea the lines We are al
most on TOP OF them. the front of Wheeler
being about $50 yards from tbem The
country al. the way ~ The roUEhest ever
saw. We have - follow rosds or trails
and come under heavy fire. their position
commanding every approach. Ths. work
ftone hy these troops since landing their
herosSFa and patience under discoIufor;s.
heat and rain. calls fcr the highest rrat~e.
and the work accomplished ~ Shatter mis-
p~r;Inacity and 'Ea-ahead- -8tivaness' under
adverse circumstances and d.scomforts is
= revelation "a ne. ! doubt II thsra is an
other uff}cer = ho would have gotten there
a. ~ da. cur losS was T5slst unfoT:anate
h3t from eha-acter II country could not ~
avoided - Uc had a. get There
"I4as; night re Eighth Ohio were a.
most Drowned out ard II pours today: thA:s
ths climate and - get out ~ Il. it wou.d
- cheaper 20 lssse more by dgating and
success thAA ny Sickness. which Is sure
% cone r s,3Y.rg We have about thirty
eases ~ ysi}cN fever ard many og raal4r.s
tstFt ne ,nets are cheerful cen. DuFlei
Sns3 CAPT WILCOX have yTllow fever they
sas mid form. gotten from sleeping in
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Watching the CmrIists Closely.

Watching the CnrItsts Closely.
TIE Madrid correspondent: % @ae Daily
Mail SAYS: The government is closely
watching the Cariisss throughout the eoan-
try Carlise clubs have been requested 20
furnish complete lists of members. with
addresses. and many viii probably close
rather than comply.
I have reason to know that when the
time comes the outbreak vii b. general.
but Don Carlos will not give the signal
uutn peaee = conclatiesi or until il -
known that The peace conditions will 70
such as 10 provoke TIE people 10 ind!gna-
ton.
Marquis &c CeraiIho, the representative
here % Don Carlos. has some to Brussels
70 confer with his chief
Less Of Cuban Cable Causes n Hitch.
LONDON. July @5-The Gibraltar cor
respondent OF the Daily Mail. telegraph
Ing Sunday. says:
According 10 ministerial admissions
peace ls further Of than II was last week
The great difficulty IS the loss of the Gu
ban cable. Senor GSmazo. minister Of
public instruction and public works. .s
much disappointed and threatens 10 re-
sign
The administrative hustle in Spain
about port defenses is prodigious, but
who can think that an this means busi-
hess after all that has happened. \
number OF French guns. supplied from the
ST. Chomond works. has been for the
past week in the drill grounds Ii Car
banch. They are being tested and Will
replace old-fashiorei guns al Cadiz. but
the means of loading them are defective.
and so.-~eoo : the smokeless powder.
However. the military engineers expect
that all the defects viii be set right.
Ordinary railway traffic IS almost sus-
pended. as the trains are wanted 10 take
soldiers and marines with munitions OF
war. hither and thlther. The field ar
tillery. which was supplied by France be-
fore the war was begun. was originally
centralized al Madrid. but II Is now being
shipped 10 the Northern Sierra. where
Carlist uprisings appear. The fire hr-
gade at the various seaports is constant
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ly drilling 10 prepare themselves 10 deal
with burning houses during the lombard
ments. The engineers are creating what
are said 10 be strong defenses at Cadtx,
hu, the strength must depend on the
range of the guns.