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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
HosMER WILL RETURN.
Governor of New York Approves the
Requisition from This State.

Requisition papers for the surrender
Of S. B. Hosmer, under arrest at Ma
CARA Falls, have been approved by
Governor Roosevelt, of New York.
Hosmer is charged with obtaining
money under false pretenses in this
city. He Is the insurance fraud who
skipped with premiums paid him by
physicians under promise made by Hos
mer that he would have them appoint
ed medical examiners.
DIR. #. D. Brewster, one of the ply
sicians defrauded by Kosmer, received
yesterday from a friend of Hoemer's S
$50, the amount paid by DR.. Brewster.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
A Bolter.

First Cltizen-"Ain't you supportin' the
candidate for the legislature
Second Citizen-"No, his wife is sup
portin' him."-SyraCUse Star.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
AUCTION S0|ee
Rich and Costly
Household Furniture,
| Fine C0|De|S,E E|C.
Wednesday, Jan IS
At 10 0'CIDCk a. m,
At the private residence,
633 Quincy Avenue

This sale comprises the entire contents
of the house, all of which was purchased
within year, and is therefore up to
date and comparatively new, and is to
be sold positively without reserve.
The house contains, in part, elegant
carpetsthroughout, rich parlor suite COW
cred in silk embroidered velour with
polished cherry frame, inlaid with satid
wood and pearl, one solid marble center
table with top inlaid with onyx very
rare); superb couches, beautiful upholst.
cred and rattan rockers, fancy tables
In oak and cherry, quartered oak, poll
ished extension table, oak sdeboard with
large French beveled mirror back, oak
dining chairs, rich French plate mirror
with florentine frame in gilt, white en-
amel iron and brass bedsteads, curled-
hair mattresses, pillows blankets, COM
fortables, rich white enamel dresser with
very large bevel plate mirror and wash
stand to match, dressing table, oak chif-
foniers, rich polished oak chamber suite
curtains, shades. brio a brac pictures,
portiere, china, glass ware, cutlery, ee-
CANT white mountain grand refrigerator,
kitchen utensils. etc. The whole forming
a collection that Is rarely seen at euc-
tion. Uhe house will be open at Q o'clock
and sale will begin at 10 o'clock sharp,
and all will be sold by o'clock.
A nice lun ch will be served at "a. 30 to all
present.
N. B.-Deposits will be required
of all purchasers.
IT viii pay to come a long distance to
this sale, as everything will be sold to
the highest bidder. No postponement-
rain or shine. Bear In mind that the
sale begins at 10 o'clock and will be over
by y. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16

the Iron and Steel company, with mill
lions at it's command, and TO the found
ing of the rich and populus city Of
Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16

Complete returns from all but one of
the sixty districts are in total as fol-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
DUBUQUE
THE
Manufacturing Center

Trade in many lines of manufactured
goods is now and will be for years to
come most active throughout the west,
For this reason. responsible manufac-
turers looking for new lo'atirns will be
Interested to Know that Dubuque, located
on the Mississippi river, THE LARG-
EST COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
CITY IN THE STATE, and only sec
ond in population, with cheap fuel, cheap
lumber, cheap living and excellent rail-
roal facilities, has exceptional manufac-
turing advantages
For detailed information address C. Fl.
DAY, Secretary Dubuque Business Mems
League, Dubuque, Iowa.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17
CUBAN ANNEXATIONISTS.
the Representative subans
Are Annexntioni~t~.

Atlanta Ca. March l0.-C. l.. Has
kns. the New York expert accountant,
who is returning from Havana. where
he was called by Gen. Ludlow 10 aid
in looking into the financial condition
OF the Cuban capital. left Atlanta for
the east Mr. liaskins says the rep
resentatiNe Cubans are annexation-
lists. and are anxious to see the United
States keep its army there until every
thing is running smoothly. and Cuba
IL ready to be annexed.
~ TO the finances Of Havana, Mr.
Ilasl<ins said:
1T will be an easy matter 10 make
Havana not only one Of the richest
but also one of the healthicst large
cities anywhere to he found. At pres.
ent the principal difficulty that meets
the civil government is the lack OF
money with which 10 administer it
Ilayana's only resources now are out
of the customs dues. which. of course
should not be applied 70 the govern
ment of the city. but TO the genera
government OF the island.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17
CALLED ON THE PRESIDENT
The French AMBASSADOR brings
Kind Words for Mr.. Mckinley
and His Country

Washington. March 10. The French
amba sador. VI. Cambon. called AT the
White House yesterday to pay his re.
spects to the president. after an ex-
tended visit TO Paris. covering the pc
riod in which the Spanish-American
treaty of peace was concluded.
The election of NJ. Loubet as presi.
dent OF France. occurred a few days
before the ambassador left Paris for
Washington. lie paid a farewell cal
on the new president who. after high
tribute 10 the United States. charged
the ambassador to convey personal
expression of good will TO President
Mckinley.
The visit at the White House wa:
quite informal. NJ Cambon was ac
companed by NJ Thiebaut. secretar,
10 the embassy. The president re
ceived them in his private library. an'
warmly greeted the ambassador on hii
return. VI. Cambon in furn spoke o
VI. Loubet's high regard for Ameri a
and expressed the French presider 4
personal greeting TO the president o
the United states. The entire meet
ing was void OF ceremony.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17
NO COURT,0F INQUIRY NAMED.
The Government VIII Take NJ Cos-
nisancs of the Riots by Dis
charged soldiers.

Washington. March H.. Despite re-
peated rumors 10 thecont.arv. the war
department la. no intention Of taking
Official action in the ease Of the Tenth
colored immunes and other regiments
that have been making trouble in tram
SIT through the south. since their dis
charge.
IN contra,cntion OF the story that
a court ~ inquiry was to be appointed
to inquire into the natter. il is pointed
out Dy the officials of the department
that The men who have been makil 2
the trouble are no longer soldiers Of
the lnitcd States. Having been mus
tered ont they are private citizens in
the fullest sense
The local police authorities have
power 20 deal with them wherever
they violate the local laN. and he war
department has neither power nor in
clination to Interfere in the matter.
The only result likely to occur 50 far
MS 4 he department is concerned. is that
hereafter the discharged troops prob
ably viii be taken 10 their own state
in body and mustered out there.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
Some sapirnt sayings About Men,
Women aad Things In
General

Time and court plaster heal all wounds.
Womans chief ann seems TO be al target
called man.
Some men are SO fixed that they have no
use for moving van.
Charity never bee - At home while house
cleaning Is going on.
No man i modest enough 10 believe him
self overestimated by others.
Beware OF the cyclist who praises a wheel
of a different make from his own.
There are men living to-day who would
rather be right than be yice-president.
Providence takes care OF some fools by CIV
ing them wives TO look after them.
When a man inherits dishonesty that is
about the only thing he honestly acquires.
But few women would carry pocketbooks
il they couldn't put anything in them but
money.
The man who can acknowledge a mistake
without blaming it on some one else has true
moral courage.
Imitation may be the sincerest flatteyy, but
more men acquire wealth by doing as they
see others do not do.
After a man has dropped few thousand
dollars in stocks it is useless to tell him there
is no money in them.-Chicago Evening
News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17
A NOTABLE OCCURRENCE.
Two Thousand American Troops Re-
viewed by British Officers on
British Territory.
CREATED A SPLENDID IMPRESSION,
The Transport sheridan, During .
uult nj MALTA. by Permission Of
the Governor, Landed Her Troops
and They We're Reviewed by the
British Officers an the leland.

Malctta, Island of Malta, March TO-
The United States transport Sheridan,
from New York on February ~ for
Manila. arrived here Wednesday morn
ing, by permission of the governor
of Malta, the American troops, con-
sisting of 1000 men, landed, and the
governor, attended by his stan. in
spected them on the Florian parade
ground. subsequently the Americans
marched past and created splendid
impression.
Admiral Sir John Ommaney Hop
kins. commandments on the Med.
iterranean station. and Maj.-Gen. LORD
Congleton. commanding the infantry
brigade. with their stalls. were pres.
ent. There WAS also large attend
ance of naval and military men, and
an immense concourse of spectators.
The troops on board the United
states transport sheridan consist OF
the Twelfth United States infantry
and battalion Of the Seventeenth in
fantry. The detachment is commands
ed by Col smith
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17

Will. Not urenkiuG DosNo Ia tenith
ns AII.Esrd. 4. Liable Z" t~-
turn AZ IN, Time.

Washington. March ll.-Nhilc the
navy depart ncnt has officially decided
that Admiral Dewey is not breaking
down in health. aud has made ~ PLAN
that the hero OF Manila j. remaining
With the ASiatic squadron by his own
choice. Secretary Long has not told
the whole story. The fact is that Nd
n.iral Dewey is liabletoStart for Wash
ineton any time. \ high official of the
ra,v depart ment il authority for this
statement
ONLY the most serious condition OF
affairs al Manila. he added, with the
menace OF foreign complications. Will
keen him there through the summer.
II is no official secret that the danger
from the latter source has been great
" lesSened during the past few weeks.
The part 10 he played by the navy
In the reduction and pacficatior OF the
Filipinos is not of so great Importance
as 10 require the personal attention
of Admiral Dewey. The forward move
ment Of Italy and the prospective par
ttion of Chinacreate situation some
what complex. but not marked in Dip
lomatc circles as threatening.
On the other hand. il j. pointed out,
il is the wish Of President Mckinley
that he have at hand a man like Dewey
whose experience and knowledge o,
condition as well ms sound judgment.
makes him more than usually well
qualified 10 give advice upon the Asi-
attic situation generally.
1t will reverse the prcccdents also II
ADMIRAL Dewey does not come home.
His elevation 10 the rani> Of admiral
makes him commander Of the entire
American navy. For the exercise "
the duties which 20 with the office,
the natural place is Washington. The
command OF the A~iatic station would
naturally deNolyc upon ADMIRAL ~chev
or sampson. All he admiral~ who
have preceded Dewey haze Withdrawn
from active command, and devoted
themselves TO the directive and adj
yisury duties. 1t is perfectly true.
however. as announced officially by
Secretary Long, that the admiral will
be free to exercise his pNn choice in
staying or coming. But il is true that
the admiral will he made acquainted
with the wishes OF the president and
gentle pressure viii oe brought To
b,ar an him ia ret ttru
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17
Not Expected to he a Disturbing Ele-
mcnt. hut VIII Protect Life
aud Property.

Washington. March lit is denied
positively at the state department that
Rear Admiral Kautz has gone to samoa
on the Philadelphia. 10 restore the
status quo existing before the last
emeutc. 10 depose Maiaafn and restore
Malietoa Tanus even il force is neccs-
sary 10 accomplish these objects. IL
is said that the admiral has gone 10
Samoa 10 meet the treaty obligation
that Is imposed upon the United states
10 send a war ship there AT least occa-
sionally las an evidence of the interest
held by the United States in the ISL
ands
While there he will make careful
examination Of the conditions in the
island ana Tool, into the events leading
up 10 the ID ~ialation Of the provisional
government and report all the facts 10
Washington. 1t is not expected thar
Ne Will be a disturbing element and
cndeayor 10 make arbitrary changes,
hut hc Will prevent blooished and pro-
tcct life and property.
II was for just such pIrposc a. this
that the treaty of Berlin required each
OF the sgnatory powers 20 send a war
ship from time to time to the islands.
though up to this point the United
States government has rallied almost
completely TO meet its obligations in
that respect.
Full reports from the officials con
cerned have been received al the state
department concerning the recent trou.
bic AT Samoa. aud negotiations based
on them are now ia progress.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17

Hon. Myron II. McCord, Ex-Governor
Of New Mexico, in letter 10 DIR. Hart
man. from Washington, d. C., says:
Gentlemcn--At the suggestion Of a
friend | was advised 10 use Pe-ru-na for
cataryh, and after using one bottle be-
gan to feel better in every way. II
helped me in many respects. was
troubled with colds, coughs. sore
throat, etc. but rs soon as had taken
your medicine began 10 improve and
soon got well. take pleasure in coG.-
mending your great remedy to ali who
are afflicted with catarrh.-M. Il. Me
Cord.
Thousands OF cases Of chronic catarrh
have been cured by Pe-ru-na during the
past winter. In spite OF changeable
weather, in spite of the natural set
backs from catching cold, and confne-
ment TO illy-ventilated rooms. the great
catarrh remedy-Pe-ru-na effect
ed these cures. But now spring is here.
The days are longer. the sun is warmer,
and the blizzard is gone for another
year. This presents a much more favor
aDle opportunity LOT the pelihhhen'
cure of chronic catarrh. especially old
stubborn cases. Now is the time TO be-
gin treatment. Other things being
equal, one months treatment in the
spring is worth two months treat
ment during the inclement weather oil
winter. Insist upon having Pe-ru-na
There are no successful substitutes fol
this remedy Send to DIR. Hartman. Co
lumbus. Ohio, for a free catarrh book
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17
THE CONFEDERATE DEAD.
to south Caroiinn's Confederate
Dead at Winchester, Na.

Winchester. Va. March 10.-The la.
dies of the Memorial association here
together with the Daughters Of the
Confederacy in South Carolina. have
succeeded in raising he necessary
funds 10 erect a monument to tn.
South Carolina confederate dead who
lie buried in Stonewall cemetery here
The monument is to be- unveiled or
Memorial day June g. Col. John c
Capers, now one Of the United State.
attorneys in Washington, is invited te
speak.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17

Wilton. Conn. March 5.-The Pitts
burgh express on the Danbury & BcrlS-
shire division Of the New York, New
Maven e. Hartford railroad. south
bound. was wrecked at Cannon sta
ton, by the breaking OF a tender axle.
No one was seriously injured.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17

The new United States naval station TO be
located at San Juan. Porto Rico, will be Of
the utmost Importance TO this country asthe
key TO the situation when the Nicaragua
canal is constructed. The key TO good health
is Hostetters Stomach Bitters. ltguards the
digestive organs from attacks of Indigestion,
biliousness and constipation, just the same as
the new naval station at san Juan will ward
off attacks upon this country by foreign foes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17

San Francisco. March ll.-George III.
Holden. Of Washington. who returned
from the orient on the Hong Kong
Maru has in his possession LOO
claims Of the officers Tnd men Of
Dcwey's fleet for head money. The
claims are to be- filed with the court
Of claims in Washington for final ac-
ton,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17
Diver Donaldson SIN alive.

New York. March 49, Thomas Dom
sldson, whose skull was fractured
while diving from the roof Of Madi-
ION Square garden in tank. Wcdnes-
lay afternoon. Is still alive, but his
condition is very critical.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17

Fangle-I saw Your friend. Mrs JAY
smith. get on the train and leave town with
a married man this morning.
Mrs. Fangle deeply interested We'll,
I've been expecting a scandal in that quar-
ter for some time Who was = with the
shameless thing
"Her husband Harlem Life.
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Colon, Colombia. March 10.-via
galveston. Tex. Advccs received here
from liocas del Toro say Gen. Reyes,
the Nicaraguan officer who headed the
recent revolution at Blueiields, and
who succeeded in escaping from that
place. is still at Bocas del Toro.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17


YEARLY house members sat through
The silent watches OF the night. re-
cessing from time TO time while await
ing conference reports upon the appro-
priation bills. The leaders upon whom
the strain and burden OF The closing
hours fen most heavily. and the speak
or, who had the greatest responsible
ty of all. remained constantly i'm their
places. watching vgilantly the prog
ress Of the contests between the two
houses.
The final agreement on the river and
harbor bill containing the compromise
on the Nicaraguan canal, was secured
about $3.50 a. M. the sundry civil. in
which the house forced the senate TO
surrender the provision for the Pacific
cable. about siN. the District of Co
lumbia. with the proyisionfor scctarian
institutions eliminated. about seven
o'clock. and the final conference report
upon the naval bill at about $50.
With the advent Of the day the house
again took on the appearance Of life.
Members went below for baths and
breakfast. and returned refreshed TO
their stations. As early rs 5:30 the
people began 70 pour into the galleries,
the first party 10 arrive being a dozen
ladies. who took their places in the
public galleries. The important bust
ness of the house had been virtually
completed when the house recessed for
an hour at $3.50. an that remained was
the enrolment Of bills and the final
ceremonies.
At 1890 when the house recon,rncd
the galleries we're again packed 10 the
I doors. and the hall buzznd with a con
\ fused murmur Of myriads Of voices
4 An American flag had been lowered
from the press gallery above the
speakers chair
After an the bills had been passed
there followed the usual resolutions
That offered BY Mr.. Bailey thanking
Speaker Reed, and the remarks Of thu
minority lender. were Of charactei
TO lend dramatic turn TO the pro
ceedings The action Of the house an,
the speakers reply aroused the hous,
aud spectators TO enthusiasm.
The final scene in the house was ont
long 10 be remembered. Cheers wer'
given for ADMIRAL Dewey and Gen. Jos
Wheeler. Members and the occupant
OF the galleries joined in singing IN.
Country. IT'S Of Thee" and othc
patriotic songs. winding UP Will
AUD Lang Sync."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17

London March s.. Mr.. !. NJ. Cook.
tho heal Of the great tourist agency,
is dead. ale never recovered from the
illness which he contracted while con-
ducting the recent tour Of Emperor
William OF Gcrmany In Palestine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-17
THE CLOSE Of CONGRESS.
Both Houses Held Continuous SeS-
sions of the Legislative Day
of Friday.
FINAL WORK ON CONFERENCE REPORTS.
Gradually, However. Thsy Cleared the
Decks. Not Altogether In "a satisfactory
Manner. and When the Hour of Noon
Arrived, and tn. fifty-fifth Congress
Expired. Adjourned Size Die.

Washington, March 5.-Nice-Presi-
lent Hobart declared the senate of the
Fifty-ffth congress adjourned without
day eight minutes after II o'clock Sat
arday. 7. was after continuous ses-
sion. beginning AT II O'Clock on Fri
day. with the exception OF one hour
recess during the forenoon.
The day OF final adjournment broke
with the senate in executive session.
disposing of a large number of nomina-
tons. When the doors opened there
were seen but handful of tired and
ggayd-looking senator's, who were
waiting for the final reports from the
conferees on the two bills yet in Dis
pute. Finally Mr. Hale appeared with
both. The deficiency bill was quickly
passed. and then came the final and
closing fight on the naval bin and the
price Of armor plate and tor an armor-
plate factory This was finally over,
and the weary senators took "A short
recess.
Upon rcassembling the senate took
on new appearance. The chamber
had been cleaned UP and the senators
came back 70 the closing meeting with
more spruce appearance. some few
attempts at legislation were made, but
all were unsuccessful. Then the gall
lerics filled with galy-drcsSed yisi-
tors. who were there to see the final
ceremonies. They were not long per-
mitted 10 enjoy themselves, as an eN-
ecutive session drove them into the
corridors. where they patiently waited
for the doors to be opened. When this
was done only five minutes remained
Of the congress, but the hands of the
clock were turned back ten minutes 10
give time for the usual complimentary
resolutions and the address Of the vice.
president.
President Mckinley and his entire
cabinet came TO the capitol. and were
in the presidents room. back Of the
senate chamber. where the various
bills were hurried for signature. Fin
ally. the last big appropriation bill had
received the presidents approval. and
everything was ready for the close.
The resolution thanking NicePresi-
dent Hobart and President Pro Tenn.
Frye was adopted. and the vice-preSi-
dent responded in an appropriate adj
dress. and the senate. which had been
il turmoil for several days. quietly
came 10 an end
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New York. March amc. Schu-
mann IIcink the famous contral.o
singer, is critically i'll with erysipelas.
In this city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-20
WATER WORKS CONVENTION
Devolves Into Memorial Association to
Promote Better Feeling

Columbus, o., May ia number of the
southern delegates to the convention of
the Ohio Water Works association, accom-
panied by party of local ex-union and ex-
confederate soldiers today visited the
cemetery at Camp Chase where 1000 con-
federate dead are buried, and the result
was the organization of a memorial asso-
citation having for its object the promo
ton of patriotic feeling between the north
and the south. The following temporary
officers were chosen:
Rev. John Hewitt of Columbus. presi-
dent; General Walter Payne, of Fostoria,
vice-president; Mayor Swartz, of Column
bus, secretary, and Colonel w. H. Knauss,
of Columbus, treasurer.
A permanent organization will be effect
ed at the confederate memorial exercises
in this city next month. The visiting
southerners planted a bed of flowers in the
cemetery.