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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07
A Charge Which Ought to Be In
vcstigated Fully.

Several days have elapsed during
which Admiral Schley has been too
busy with popular ovations 70 pay any
attention to the charge Of cowardice
and selfishness preferred against him
on the authority of Lieutenant Hodg-
son, the navigator of the Brooklyn.
The point in con ntroversy is as follows,
to use the words of W. Z. Curtis, an
impartial historian:
LAS the Spanish fleet came out OF the
harbor the Viscaya pointed directly
toward the Brooklyn, which, however,
was four or five miles distant. When
Admiral Schley saw her coming he ran
:he Brooklyn away from her and de-
scrbed what has since been called
tho loop. He says 1t was a tactical
maneuver.' All the officers of the fleet
say It was an act Of cowardice, and
that it was the only instance in the
war where an American vessel ran
away from an enemy. Admiral Schley
says ii he had not made this maneuver
the Viscaya would have rammed the
Brooklyn and sunk her. The other Of
ticers who witnessed the incident ask
why the Brooklyn did not ram the
Viscaya and sink her instead. The
Texas was in similar position, but
instead of running away like the
Brooklyn Commodore Philip, her COM
mander, started straight for the Wis.,
caya to engage her at close quarters.
That is, he sought the danger that
came very near colliding with the
Brooklyn. 1t was at this time that the
alleged colloquy took place between
Admiral Schley and Lieutenant Hodg-
son, who was the officer in charge Of
navigation:
admiral Schley--'Hard aport!'
Lieutenant Hodgson-'You mean
starboard.'
"Schley-'No, I don't We are near
enough to them (the Spaniards) a.
ready
"Hodgson-'But we will cut down the
Texas
"Schley-'Damn the Texas. Let her
look out for herself"
Unlike some of the disputed points in
naval strategy, this episode, coupled
with the censure officially passed by
the navy department on Schley for dis
obedience of orders and reprehensible
conduct prior to the naval battle at
Santiago, involves the honor of the
entire naval service and therefore de-
mands an official inquiry. A subordi-
nate officer in good standing in the SER
vice calls Schley a coward and is sus-
tained in that accusation by the un-
spoken belief of many fellow-otficers
who served alongside Schley on the
North Atlantic fleet. Opportunity has
been afforded Schley to challenge his
| accuser to make good his accusation
and it has apparently been ignored.
Yet the man thus accused occupies the
| position of rear admiral and ranks
others against whose fame as fighters
and as commanding officers no syllable
| Of rcproach has ever been breathed.
is it not time to force an adiudica-
tion of this matter out of respect to
the service?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07
cANADA's OPPORTUNITY.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
The dispute over the boundary between
Canadian territory and the territory Of
the United States shows the monstrous
absurdity of Its existence. There should
not be any boundary, or any other such
questions for the two countries to wran-
gle about. The people of this republic
and of the Dominion are at heart tho
same and in their origin akin. They
speak the same language, and their social
order is founded on the same principles.
The day after Canada discards q fo--
eign-made governor-general, and chooses
her own governors, as do the states of
the American Union, her bewilderment.
her languor and her subordination will
change into life, prosperity and power,
and in raising her own flag-the Stars
and Stripes-she will feel the first thrill
of patriotism.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07

Leading Democrats do not expect
that free silver will cut any figure in
the next national Democratic platform.
The majority Of them have no scruples
against free silver or anything else cal
cuated to catch the votes of the DIS
contented, but they are convinced that
It will again hoodoo the party If placed
at the front. Mr.. Bryan, therefore,
will be obliged to ease up on his fav-
orite theme OF he may find himself CT;
a box inviting people to view the freaks
of the side show while others are gain
ing applause IN Democracy's three
ringed tent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07
WHO IS THE LIARP
From a Harrisburg Dispatch in the Phi
adelphia Times.

From a Harrisburg Dispatch in the Phil
adelphia Times.
Governor Stone today denied the truth
of the story published in some papers
that he had the coat-Cf-arms of the
state painted on his private carriage. He
said: This statement IS absolutely
without foundation in fact, and 1 cannot
imagine how 1t originated There is but
one carriage in the coach house at
tached to the executive mansion which
bears on its panels the states arms. This
is state coach designed for special oc-
casions, which was, / believe, built for
General Beaver. 1 have a private car
riage, which has no connection with the
state and is not maintained at the COM
monwealth's expense. This carriage has
my initials, wv. A. S. on the panels. /,
of course, have never used the coat-of-
arms in a personal way at all, and the
stories which assert the contrary are
not true"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07
A Man.

The quiet and amiable citizen now
serving his country and civilization
well as president of France says he did
not court that Office but that, having
accepted 1t in the line OF duty ne will
stick to it and do his duty therein at
any and every hazard. When NJ. Lou
bet was elevated to tho position vacat-
ed by the sudden death of NJ. Faure
the records did not show in his be-
half any extraordinary qualifications: /:
but you can never tell. An emergency
came and this quiet and amiable gen.
tleman, whose wish had formerly been
mainly to keep out OF trouble. met
1t with a backbone OF steel and today
all that there is to republicanism IN
France depends upon NJ. Loubet's cool
head and steady nerve.
We have been accustomed to ridicule
the freaks in France: let us now pay
homage TO a man.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07
A REVELATION.
ne New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
1t is proper to say that the Henderson
campaign for speaker up to the present
time is unprecedented in respect to bold
ness of conception and vigorous prompti-
tude of execution. AS a surprise and a
revelation of new, swift methods. it al
most deserves to rank with Mr.. Hanna S
memorable preliminary canN ass in the
Mckinley year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07
AN INTERESTING DATE.

From an Unidentified Exchange.
Not every one is aware that the open
ing years of the next century will wit
ness the completion Of the first milliard
of minutes since the beginning of our
chronology. From approximate calcula-
tions 1t would seem that the one billionth
minute will be reached at 1910 a. m, on
April 80, 1902
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07

tage over the genuine reformer and his
circumstances are easy in comparison,
because win or lose, that Is the end OF
IL, whereas the reformer's battle is
never ended nor is his enemy always
amenable TO the honorable rules of war;
When men whom we consider to be
honest are willing to serve the state
in civil life with the spirit which ami
mates the soldier OH the hring limo let
us see that they do not lack encour-
ngapoont
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07

The presidents friend, Mr.. Kohlsaat,
is now in a condition of belligerency
against Senator Foraker. whom he calls
a traitor, bastard, lobbyist, etc, and
whose political exterminaton he de-
mands in the interest of the general
welfare. The presidents friend should
not be too severe on man who is
down
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07
Rn Explanation OF
american Greatness
From the Tlmes-I1erald.

From the Tlmes-Herald.
CD HERE was a good deal more than
the felicitous compliment of
sailor to the nonmilitant sex In
tho words In which Admiral
Schley spoke of the women OF
America, last Saturday. IN one place,
speaking of how this broad land had been
converted from q wilderness into para
disc, he said that "in its beautiful women
and strong men he could see why this
country is great" But II was when
he spoke OF the high regard and honor
the people OF this country have for wo-
men that the admiral really touched
upon one of the most potent secrets or
American progress. In proportion,
said he, "as a nation holds its women In
high regard and develops those virtues
to the highest plane, in just that proper
ton Is a nation great. 1t Is because we
place our women upon that high eleva-
ton OF virtue that we have become great
Poison the source Of q nations origin
and 1t dies"
To-
There is far more In these words than
lies on tho surface. They touch the true
source Of Americas chief claim on the
worlds admiration. envy and imitation.
In this country, where every citizen Is a
sovereign, all our women are queens.
Here only In the great world does the
woman walk abroad in the free majesty
of mans honor and regard. No class or
station in life monopolizes the distinc-
ton between the relation Of the sexes
here and in European countries. Even in
England The law and the customs of CEN
turtles force women into a subordinate
place.
--:O:-
One Of the evident results OF the greater
respect paid to women in America than
elsewhere Is the gradual improvement of
American women In personal appearance
as well as mental attainment. The young
women of this generation are as a rule
taller and better developed physically
than their mothers. The statistics OF fe-
male colleges prove this. More attention
| Is paid to their bodies as we'll as to their
! minds. They are being fitted to be the
| mothers of Americans. When one Is
seeR!ng for the springs of American
push and progress there is no need to
| look beyond the women OF America.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07
REXFORD'S.
SCRANTON, June z.

No excuse for getting up late
when you can get the best alarm
clock made for 62 cents.
One dollar is usual price-choice
of either Ansonia or Waterbury
makes.
The little price is for this week
only.
Every clock in store bears a
special figure this week.
Want clock for a PRESENT.
Want a clock for homer
The sale is interesting in saving
possibilities.
THE REXFORD CO.,
1872 Wyoming Ave,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07

The Times octopus editor should not
get mad when told that ne has earned
a rest. Getting mad only shows how
badly he needs one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07

Now that Dewey has escaped the
perils of Hong Kong cookery his
friends are less apprehensive for his
safety.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07
Contemplate.


A matter not in itself OF much i'm
portance but typical oe the depths to
which the Tanamaker group of fac
tlor!sts arc willing to descend in their
efforts to create an artificial public
opinion IS referred 70 IL a Dispatch from
Earllcbrrg 10 The philadelphia Times,
reprinted cl-arherc.
After Hr'GborinG Governor Stone with
inccssan. ,nvcctivs ior political and Of
flcia! acts which, IL stated fairly, are
proper subjects of comment. either
censor!ous or otherwise, bus which arc
almost invariably m;sreprc8ented by
:hr "oaurgcnr literary bureau at
harrisburg. ,ha' institution thought
recently t. ndGp. now tack.
II put into circulation the story
thar The governor had bought
new coach and had had emblazoned
upon It consricuously the state coat of
arms. This stnry was printed in the
"insurcent" press with all the promi-
nencc NJ an important piece .: state In
forma tion, the idea being TO create the
impression among the people that the
governor had become an aristocrat
since his election.
AS with most 'insurgent" literature
the story was absolutely false; and
even II true it would have had very
little intrinsic significance. But the
mendacity shown in such a fabrication;
the smallness OF ideas and of spirit
make it valuable as affording a test Of
insurgent character and capacity.
Small wonder that the sensible Repub-
lican masses everywhere throughout
the commonwealth are shifting these
contemplate back biters hip and thigh!
Says General Wood: 1.-THE whole
problem today in Cuba is work. Put
the idle people, who are now reading
the incendiary press, to work, relegate
to a back seat the politicians, whose
present Importance rests solely on the
attentions they are receiving from our
people, and they will not have follow
ers enough left to give them the slight
est Importance or weight in the COM
munity. The people who are creating
the disturbances today in Cuba do not
represent per cent. of the popula-
ton" Human nature is much the
same the world over.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07
A RATHER BAD CASE

thirty the Burlington
at and Monday would feel had 0en S broke
rshHs told him him why He he
kept the Ta6ue and t9and them
two
nj rsora
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07

1t will probably be useless for Ester
hazy ever again to attempt to speak
the truth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-07

Early i'm the spring we
placed orders for a lime of
high class garments, COM
prising
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
MARTINS FERRY.
MARTINS FERRY.

Many cases of the grip are reported
about town.
George Gordon, of st. Clairsville,
was in town yesterday.
Charles Shipman is here from Phil
adelphia visiting his parents.
Will Crowl has resigned his position
at the West Virginia glass works.
Miss Libbie Tweedy and her guest,
Miss May Moore, of Smithfield, leave
for Bethany, w Va, to spend few
days with friends.
Miss Belle Tweed, Of Steubenville.
who has many acquaintances here, was
married at that place Wednesday to
Mr.. James Voorhees,, of New Cumber-
land, w. Va.
A large wagon owned by Wheeling
wholesale house got fastened n the
mud ON South Broadway yesterday
afternoon. delaying the street cars for
a short time.
Edward Newland, young man en-
pfoye1 at the Aetna-StandarG mill.
died Wednesday evening after a severe
illness, caused by typhoid fever. The
funeral will take place to- day.
Another large and well pleased audi
ence attended the production given by
the Miller Stock Company last evening.
The play, Kathleen Mavoureen," was
given in a manner that was appTe-
ciated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
ROBLEN SOLVED.
Ex.P President Cleveland Tells the I'M
periaiists How to 0vercoms the
Ma i've Opposition to Their Schemes.

PRINCETON, N. j., January 5.-Ex-
President Cleveland in reply to the re-
quest OF a repress sentative OF the Associated
Press for an expression on the question
of expansion and annexation, said:
L do not care to repeat my views con-
corning the prevailing epidemic of imper-
ialism and territorial expansion. Assum-
ing, however that my ideas on the sub
ject are Anticipated and suited to these
progressive days. it is matter of sur
prise to me that the refusal of certain
natives of our new possessions to acqui-
esce in the benefcence of subjecting them
to our control and management should in
the least disturb our expansionists This
phase of the situation ought not to have
been unant.cipated, nor the incidents nat
uralIy growing out of it overlooked The
remedy is obvious and simple. The mis-
guided inhabitants of our annexed ter
ritory who prefer something different
from the plan of their control which we
propose, or who oppose our designs in
their behalf, should be slaughtered. The
killing of natives has been a feature of ex-
pansion since expansion began and our
imperialists' enthusiasm should not be
checked by the prospective necessity of
destroying a few thousand a few hum
dred thousand Filipinos. This should only
be regarded as one stage in transcend
emily great movement. mere incident in
its progress. OF course some unprepared
souls would then be lost before we had the
opportunity of Outstanding them, but
surely those of our clergymen who have
done SO much to encourage expansion
could manage the difficulty
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
CASE COMPROMISED.

A warrant was sworn out before
Squire Fitzpatrick yesterday by man
named Caldwell, who lives at West
Liberty, against Henry Cape, who re-
sides in the Eighth ward. The charge
was stealing a set of harness. Cape
it is alleged, admitted the theft, but
the case was settled out of court.
The cases of Wheeling Jockey Club
Association VS.. VIM. Pangle and j. Hill
for different sums of money advanced
to the defendants, came up before JUS
tice Fitzpatrick last evening. T. S.
Riley appeared for the plaintiffs and
S. o. Boyce and J. B. Wilson were the
attorneys for the defense. The taking
of the evidence took up the whole even
ing. The arguments will be in order this
morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06

Sovereignty shall be determined ac-
cdkding to, the following rules:
/1-JudgmSnts rendered either in civil
suits betwAn private individuals or in
criminal matters before the date mention
ed. and with respect to which there is no
recourse or right of review Under the
and shall be executed in due form by
competent authority in the territory with
in which such judgments should be car
ried out.
2-C1vil suits between private individuals
which may on the date mentioned be un-
determined, shall be prosecuted to judy
ment before the court in which they may
lie pending or in the court that may be
substituted therefor.
criminal actions pending on the date
mentioned before the Supreme Court of
Spain against citizens of the territory
which by this treaty ceases to be Spanish,
shall continue under it's Jurisdiction un-
It'll final judgment; but such Judgment hav-
ing been rendered, execution thereof shall
be committed to the competent authority
Of the place in which the case arose.
Article XIH.--The rights of property Sc
cured by copyright and patents acquired
by Spaniards in the Island de Cuba and in
Porto Rico. the Philippines and other
coded territories at the time of exchange
of the Publications of this treaty shall
continue to be respected. Spanish scien-
tine, literary and artistic works, not sub
Versive of public order in the territories
in question, shall continue to be admitted
free of duty into such territories for the
period OF ten years, to be reckoned from
the date of the exchange of the rat:fica-
tions of this treaty.
Article XTV.-Spain will have the power
to establish consular offices in the ports
and places of the territories, the sover-
eighty over which has been either re-
linauished or coded by the present treaty
Article XV.-The government of each
country will for the time OF ten years ae-
cord to the merchant vessels of the other
country the same treatment in respect to
all port changes, including entrance and
clearance dues and tonnage duties, as it
accords to its own merchant vessels not
engaged in the coastwise trade.
This article may at any time be termi-
mated on six months notice given by
either government to the other
Article XVL-It is understood that any
Obligations assumed in this treaty by the
United States with respect to Cuba are
limited to the time of it's occupancy there
of, but it will upon the termination of
such occupancy advise any government
established in the island to assume the
same obligations.
Article XVII.-The present treaty shall
be ratified by the President of the United
States by and with the advice and con-
sent of the Senate thereof, and by Her
Majesty, the Queen Regent of Spain: and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
OHIO MINERS.
The Annual District Convention Opened in
Columbus Yesterday.

The Annual District Convention Opened in
Columbus Yesterday.
Columbus, Ohio. January 5.-The
tenth annual convention of District
6. of the United Mine Workers of
America, including all of the State of
Ohio, convened in the Trades Assem-
bly, hall here at o'clock this morning
All sections of the State are represent
ed, although a few locals in the east
ern and northern part of the State sent
proxies, they considering the national
convention at Pittsburg next week OF
more Importance to them.
The secretarytreaSurers report
shows that under the present admins
tration the membership has been in
creased from seven thousand to six
teen thousand. There is a cash bal
ance of 81, ZOO in the treasury. One of
the principal things to be considered
is means to meet the competition of
non-union mines in West Virginia
which have become a serious factor in
the welfare of Ohio miners
At the afternoon session the cleo
ton of officers was taken up, but when
the convention adjourned it had not
progressed beyond the choice of a
president. Strong opposition to the
reelection Of President Farms devel-
cped as the result of his antagonism
to the miners in certain localities in
the State, and he was defeated, VIM.
II. Haskns, of Murray City, being
chosen as his successor Haskins was
vice president of the State organiza-
ton and is the youngest man ever
chosen for president, being only %
years old. The election of officers will
be completed tomorrow. There is also
strong opposition to Secretary Lewis,
who is candidate for rejection.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
THE Wire TRUST
Is Rapidly Extendiax IT'S Operations and
Csn.r5f

IS Rapidly ExtendsaE IT'S operAt1Un8 ana
CSn.r5f.
Cleveland, o., January 5.-The Iron
Trade REVIEW says:
me american steel and Wire Com
pany mas mace important acquisitions
III lae past week, ana promI-es soon
to be we'll in control or the wire and
wire nail production CT the country. It
may be said a6lhofitaIfvety that the
big company mas purchased the rod mil
and wire and wire nail plant OF the
Shenango Valley steel Company, New
Castle, ia. The rod mill has capacity
OF $4,000 tons year; the wire capacity
is $4,000 tons, that OF nails 1,zo0, 0vo
kegs.
another purchase that is practically
concluded is that of the Oliver Wire
Companys rcd mill. capacity, 10000
tons year, and its wire and nail
plants with capacity of 100000 gross
tons of drawn wire. 81, 800 tons of
barbed wire and fencing specialties and
600 kegs of wire nails.
The Washburn-Moen deal has not yet
been concluded and is uncertain.
There is a rumor that the general
officers of the wire trust may be estab-
lished in Cleveland in view Of its prox-
unity to the important plants.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06

the notifications shall be exchanged at
Washington within six months from the
date hereof. or earlier if possible.
In faith whereof, we, the respective
plenipotentiaries. have signed this treaty
and have hereunto affixed our seals.
Done in duplicate at Paris. the Tenth
Day of December, in the year of our
Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and
Ninety-Eight.
(SeaD WILLIAM r. DAY,
CUSIIMAN X. DAVIS,
WILLIAM P. FRYE,
GEORGE r. GRAY.
WHITELAW REID.
EUGENIO MCNTERO RIOS,
B. DE ABARZUZA,
J. DE GARNfCA,
w. r. DE VILLA URRUTIA,
RAFAEL CERERO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
IMPORTANT CHANGES.
Rumored Big improvement at the La
Belle Iron Works

Rumored Big improvement at the La
Belle Iron Works
1t is reported that the La Belle Com
pany will make some big changes in
their plant in the near future. 1t is in
tended, so the report goes, to erect a
new nail factory next to the present
warehouse, and on the site of the old
factory two new plate mills will be
erected, Notices have been served on
the tenants occupying the company's
houses to remove by April 1st, and the
report has ii that the site of these
buildings will be used to erect the new
Office building
The Register could not verify this
interesting report last night, but it is
given for what it is worth. The fact
that tenants have been asked to va
cate the company's houses, lends an
element of probability to the rumor.