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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
JOHN SHERMAN'S
LATEST PROTEST

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. u.-In response
b. an invitation 10 attend an anti
'mperialist mass-mecting TO be held At the
Academy o., Music OF the centennial an
nivcrsary of the death OF Washington.
December u. the following letter has been
received from ex-Secretary OF State JOHN
Sherman. dated Washington, December 8.
II have a strong conviction that The
President erred IN sending soldiers TO tAe
Philippines 20 take possession OF thcr
country The United States had wisely
Bs ] think. assisted the tfllpinos In driv.
INK the Spanlards out OF the Philippine
Islands. and should. ] think, have aided
them IN protecting their country against
al assaults. He no doubt was advised to
sdopt the measures taken. and all can
80 Is 10 express my regrets. Yours very
truly, JOHN SHERMAN"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
CASUALTIES NOT
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1l.-General Otis
cables 10 the War Department the follow
ing casualties not previously reported:
Wounded in action at Massing Luzon No
vember "a. Third Infantry. L. Stone. Company
A. thigh. moderate: at Novaliches Luzon. No
vember Il. Sixteenth Infantry. William W.
Tinch. Company X. thigh. slight: at san
Mateo. Luzon. November p. Sixteenth Infan-
try. Lewis A Wilkes. Company A. wrist.
slight. John Rogers. Company c. back. severe :
al Jaro. Panay November 2l Twenty sixth
Infantry. John QuiEley. Company A. thigh
severe: at ulaya and Pavia Panay. November
p. Eighteenth Infantry. Robert b. Calvert
second Lieutenant, chest. slight; Robert G.
Brooklng. Company u. thigh slight John
Eager. Company ID. leg. slight: Edward Z.
Lockhart. Company c. scalp. slight. Henry
Barrett first sergeant leg. slight
Killed ia action near Baliuag Luzon De-
cember I. Third Infantry. Patrick J. Sullivan
Company G.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
ARRIVAL AT MANILA
OF TWO TROOPSHIPS

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE adjutalt
general received a telegram to-day saying
that the troopship Meade. carrying the
Forty-third Volunteer Infantry. Colonel
Murray commanding. arrived at Alden, at
the southern extremity OF the Red Sea.
this morning. He received word that the
transport Logan. carrying the Forty
first Infantry Volunteers. Colonel Rich
mond commanding. arrived at Port Said
the entrance 10 the Suez Canal. yester-
day afternoon. with all well on board
These two regiments are on their way 10
the Philippines
General Otis reports TO the War De-
partment the arrival at Manila of the
transports Conemaugh and Leelanaw
with five officers. sixteen enlisted men
seventy-eight civilians and 492 horses.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
7AE WAR OFFICE.
PAIL MALL

LONDON, Dec. II, 4:4o a. m.
No further news has been re-
ceived to remove the mystery
overhanging General Gatacre's
retreat from Stormberg. He has
not vet forwarded the promised
additional message, and the cen
sorship has prevented the CORE
spondents from explaining the
matter. Stormberg is described
as a stronger position than
Laings Mex. The only road
winds through lofty hills and
flanking is impossible. Coles
burg is also said to be an almost
inpregnable position and as no
troops are available to reinforce
the two columns acting in those
directions it becomes evident
that General Gatacre's misfortune
or error will delay the invasion OF
the Free State perhaps some
weeks. 1t is exceedingly probable
that he will be compelled to retire
on Queenstown and to wait for
reinfOrcements. which can hardly
reach him until Sir Charles War
ren's division arrives at the Cape
The first detachments will sail
Saturday next. Even if General
French is not compelled to re-
treat he will be obliged to pause
in his advance.
1t now seems certain that the
seventh division, which is being
modified at Aldershot, will also
be sent to South Africa.
No news has yet been received
confirming the Boer report of the
capture OF fifty prisoners at Mod
der River from Lord Methuen's
column.
PRETORIA, Dec. II, via
Lourenzo Marques.-The Beers
captured three British guns in the
engagement with General Cat
acres forces at Stormberg.
The sortie at Kimberley last
Saturday was an attempt to take
the Boer position at Camperdam
and to secure the water works.
All the British shots fell short.
Details are expected from the
Boer outposts in the direction OF
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12

T ONDON, Dec. 12.-What little in
formation reached London last
night from the seat of war con-
tanned nothing pertaining to the
advance Of General Butler or Lord
Methuen.
Details OF General Gatacre's defeat
show that his column was guided into a
position where they were at the mercy
of heavy Boer fire. Ignorance or treach-
cry on the part Of the guides and neglect
of proper reconnaissance precautions are
responsible for this serious setback to the
British arms.
1t Is not yet known at what stage the
600 men were cut off. AS at Nichosons
Neck. It is assumed TO be certain that
they continued TO give a good account of
themselves ss long as their ammunition
held out.
The result of the reverse is that Cat
acres advance is delayed, as is also that
Of General French from Naauwpoort
Stormberg is now known TO hold a far
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Modder River. There is report
that the British are advancing on
the plain and heavy fighting is
anticipated. General Prinsloo
and General Cronje command the
Boer forces.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
BRITISH AT lADYSMITH
NOW ON HALF RATI0NS

LoURENZo MARQUES. Dec. 1f.-Tre
following dispatch has been received from
the Boer laager near Ladysmith: Sew
eral KafIir runners from I.adysmlth to
Estcourt have been captured. They re-
celved from e15 10 $40 for the trip. The
intercepted messages show that men and
horses in Ladysmith are now on half
rations. that whisky Is Ct a bottle and
that beer Is exhausted"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
MANY PRISONERS TAKEN
BY ROERS AT STORMBERG

PRETORIA. Dec. 11.-Six hundred and
seventy-two British prisoners were taken
at Stormberg. In the fighting at Mod
der River yesterday evening. General
Cronje maintained his position and cap
tured fifty British soldiers
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
GENERAL LAWT0N TAKES
MIGUEL WITHOUT A FIGHT

MANILA. Dec y. 800 a. m.-General
Lawton. with the Thirty-hfth Infantry
and four troops OF the Fourth Cavalry.
hsS occupied San Miguel without fight
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12

The west coast cable Is again interrupt
ed. necessitatinE the sending OF every
thing by the east coast route. THIS
means another delay In dispatches. the
first effect OF which was felt last night.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
Acquitted of Murder.

LOS ANGELES. Dec. l1.-Charles T.
Moody was acquitted tonight OF the
charge OF numbering his wife on the night
Of September IS last.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
AMERICAN GIRL is
GIVEN UP FOR LOST
Schooner Left San Francisco for Sc
attic Two Months Ago and Has
Not Since Been Heard OF

SEATTLE. Dec. 1l.-Local shipping
men have practically given up as lost the
schooner American Girl and the bark Co
lusa- The former is two months out from
San Francisco and the Colusa left the
Hawaiian Islands October q bound for
Departure Bay. Each vessel had a crew
of perhaps fifteen men.
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w II Smith. mart owner OF

w. H. Smith. part owner OF the Ameri-
can Girl. says that he has not as vet
given UP all hope of the vessel reaching
port in safety. She was in charge of Cap
men. She left San Francisco two months
ago I'm ballast and was bound for Port
Gamble TO load with lumber. Ordinarily
she makes the trip in seven days.
The Colusa was sighted some days ago
In a disabled condition and was so report
ed in The Call.
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- @ %
FRERE CAMP Natal, Dec. IL, z MI cavalry
reconnotered to-day of Conso
parties of
, observed to be thickly occupied by the
The railway bridge completely
Two stone piers blown
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
CATACRE'S DEFEAT DELAYS THE
INVASION OF THE FREE STATE

CAPE TOWN, Dec. l2.-It is reported that heavy fir
ing heard all yesterday in direction of Modder
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12

S0p n order issued yesterday by Judge
II " Daingerfield granting the petition
~ of the defendant in the suit OF
III " Frankie Grant Gale agalnst Adel-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-28

The annual commencement exercises
of Laurel Hill academy will be held in
Hogan Opera house on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings. a splendid pro-
gramme has been arranged.
The funeral of Noah w. Badgly, an
old resident of Oakland, took place on
Sunday afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-28
HE WANTED TO DIE.
Boy Bert on Suicide Took a Big
Drink of Carbolic Acid.

Lebanon, Pa, June 2T.--With suicidal
intent, lS-year-old Nelson Meyer, Of
this city, swallowed two ounces Of car
boic acid. Doctors, tN means of a
stomach pump and medicine, have pro-
longed his life, but he will probably
die.
Meyer wrote note to his parents in
which he declared he had nothing to
live for and wished to die. Cigarettes
cheap literature and broOding over i'm
aginary troubles are given as reasons
for his act.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-28
TRI-CoUNTY ENDEAVoR UNION
Is to Be Held in the Ashley Presby-
terian Church.

The tri-County Christian Endcavor
union will hold its annual meeting on
Friday, June 80, in Ashley Presbyterian
church. There will be two sessions, at
. y. m, and 80 p. m. Live, earnest
speakers will address the meetings.
The Ashley Endeavorers are making
full preparations to entertain all dele
gates. viii your society be represent
ed? The Delaware and Hudson rail-
road will sell excursion tickets, Scran-
ton to Wilkes Barre, to the convention.
Take the street car from Wilkes Barre
to Ashley. The following programme
will be rendered;
200. Devotional service,
Rev. VIM j. Day, Luzerne
2l5, Address of welcome,
Rev. NJ. Custer, Ashley
2:3O. Response by the president,
Rev. J. T. Moffatt, Scranton
2:i5. Reports of CommiSees:
Correspondence
Miss NJ Morgan, Wilkes-Barre
Good Citizenship,
Mr.. j. j. II. Hamilton, Scranton
Evangelistic,
Rev. VIM. F, Gibbons. Dunmore
Junior,
Miss Emma r, Jack, Hazleton
3:l5 Paper on Junior work,
Mrs. B. +. Hammond, olyphant
$50. Address,
Rev, Robert F. Y. Pierce, Scranton
4;l5 Report of Secretary,
4:l5 Report of Treasurer.
EVENING SESSION,
7l5 Vesper Song Service.
Benjamin Roberts, Ashley
1880, Reports of Committees.
7i5. Devotional Service,
Rev.T "A, Mills. Ph.D. Wilkes Barre
500 Address, Missionary Endeavor,"
Rev. William Jcssup, Zahleh Syria
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-28
WILL OF FRANK THOMSON.
1t Disposes of Three-Quarters of a
Million Dollars.

Philadelphia, June 27.-Thc will Of
Frank Thomson, late president of the
Pennsylvania railroad, who died in
June. at his home near Merton, was
admitted to probate today at Norris
town, the county seat of Montgomery
county. 1t is dated December 20, 1896,
and covers four typewriter pages.
The executors are Anne Thomson,
Frank q. and Clarke Thomson, and
John l.. Caldwalader.
Tho estate is supposed to amount to
about three quarters Of a million dol
lars. The will provides that one-third
OF it shall be given absolutely in equal
shares to his three children, Anne
Prank and Clarke Thomson.
The residue Of tho estate is divided
into three equal parts bequeathed in
trust, the income of each share 10 be
paid to each of the three children.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-28
AN oFT-WEDDED DENTIST.
Left One Wife in Philadelphia and
Had Several Others.

Toledo, O., June 27.-Paulina Sele-
kowez, Of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Jo-
hanna Pieser of Detroit, appeared be-
fore Prosecuting Attorney Sumner this
morning to swear out warrant for the
arrest of DR., Arthur Hauser on the
charge Of bigamy, 1t was soon discov-
cred that the festive dentist, who cut
quite a swath here, had gone to st. ola,
New Mexico, with his wife No B. and
that three other women claimed to be
engaged to him in marriage.
Miss SelekoWe2 says she married
Hauser three years ago. The women
both claim they have learned that Hau-
ser has several other wives and sails
under numerous aliases. Shortly after
marrying the Philadelphia woman he
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-28
CLAIMS A FORTUNE.
1t is Alleged That Mr.. Wright's
Name was Moran.

Chicago, June 27..-Mrs, Moran and
her dauF%I LeOnara, of this city,
have put IN the hands Of lawyers thG'
claims TO the $780, fortune left by
William j. Wright, Pttsburg, Pa,
brewer. who died some time ago,
Mrs, Moran declares that Wright is
a name assumed by her husband, after
leaving her 2j years ago.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-28
MRS. M'KINLEY'S ILLNESS.
The Doctor States That 1t Is Not of
an Alarming Nature.

Washington, June 2I-Dr. RiXCy
said upon leaving the White House
half an hour after the arrival of the
presidential party that Mrs. McKinley's
condition need occasion no alarm. II
expect her to recover rapidly" he said.
she will probably be sitting up this
afternoon"
Many people called during the day to
inquire concerning Mrs McKinlcy's
health. The president remained at his
wife's bedside for time and then
went to his own office, where he found
that many matters requiring his at
tention had accumulated during his
absence. on this account he denied
himself to the general public.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-28

set up in Brooklyn as a dentist. He
came home one night, drew a razor and
compelled her to surrender over 1000
in savings which she had when he mar
ried her. He then fed, and went to De-
troit, wher he married one of his pa
TENTS from whom he secured quite a
sum of money and then left her.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-28
BRIDE TOOK POISON.
Killed by Strychnine Pills, Which
She Thought Were Harmless.

Altoona, Pa, June 27-Mrs Gertrude
Wissinger, a bride Of two months, died
of strychnine poisoning this afternoon,
She playfully told her husband she was
going To kill herself and swallowed
what she thought were harmless pills.
The medicine proved TO be stryChnia.
she lived but half an hour after sWal-
lowing the fatal dose. Mrs. Wissingcr
was a beautiful and accomplished wo-
man of IS years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-28
WHITNEY'S WEEKLY
BUDGET OF NEWS
STRANGE SIGHT WITNESSED BY
NEW YORK FISHERMEN.

Tim Hurley in Rapid Company-A
Tramp Stops a Bullet-Few Sug-
gestions on the Side-Her Pas
Boots Had Nails on the Toes.
News in a Nutshell-Doings of the
Railroad Boys-Personal Drift.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-28
MENTION OF SOME
MEN OF THE HOUR
DIR. A. P. GARDNER THE SAGE
OF ELMHURsT.

He Was the Father of Homeopathy
in This Part of the State - Is
Spending the Evening of His Life
at His Beautiful Home "Glen-
wood"-What the Elmira Adver-
tiser Says of Edward E. Loomis,
Superintendent of the D., L. & w.
Coal Department.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-28

Hats come off and sometimes hearts
are open to the man who can do things
who is a power N his profession or
business. That is the foundation Of
honor in man or woman. When to
great abilities there is the addition Of
adornments of character winning
personality is the result that knows
no. limit of attraction when all is
crowned with unbending loyalty to
elemental virtues. 1t is not easy even
for one with but small acquaintance
with Mr.. LOomis to speak in terms of
due restraint of a man so highly en-
dowed with the humanities, so strong
and selr-pOised in character, so bril-
liant in business faculty, so utterly
free from pretension, so genuine in
speech and act, SO enviably blended of
head and heart.
1T is sad indeed that so many men
and women beautiful in character and
in life so through their earthly pill
grimage with but slight recognition
of their qualities while fluent eulogies
are pronounced only over their insen-
safe dust The living, the living shall
praise Thee cried the psalmist. Yes,
and the living should be praised some
times as well as the dead. 1t is a
pleasure from which we should not al
ways stay tongue and hand, not al
ways wait a hundred years to praise
ghost. Some are so nervous about
| courtesies of speech, however, THAI
they hear them with forebOdngs as
they hear dog howl in the night.
We do not know this is true of rail
| road men or actors. This brief word of
congratulation to Mr.. Loomis is cer-
| tainly not meant for hoodoo. He
| may take out more insurance, but if
| he loses a hat out OF a car window
he must not attribute the loss TO any
| thing said of him in this column"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-28

the men who were under his charge
on the railway and in the mines. as
well as his merely social aCquaintances,
with one consent and without con-
sCious thought pass over the line OF
mere admiration into that of affection
as they mention this admirable young
man. Other men in great numbers are
modest and generous and thoughtful
and CompaniOnable.
The gentleman is not rare in society,
not very rare, neither is the able busi
ness man of attractive qualities. 1t is
speaking with moderation when we
say that Mr.. LoOmis is fortunately en-
dowed with the qualities which men
respect and women admire. The kind
illness of a nature which is rich in
sympathy for others only strengthens
instead of enfeebling the strong eXeCu-
tive faculty which can carry the sever
est tasks without fretting or worry
and with an air of positive yet unaf-
fected Incidence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-28
A PLAUSIBLE SUGGESTION.

From the indianapolis Journal.
The best way for Canada 10 get a new
port on the Pacific coast is 10 become
part OF the United States. In that way
she can acquire an interest in a lot OF
new ports.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-11-18
CARDINAL GIBBONS.
The Distinguished Catholic PreIate Was
in Tuesdays Railroad Acct.
dent Near This City.

Thursday morning serious railway
collision occurred at Pleasure Ridge Park
about eight miles south of this city, in
which five persons were badly hurt. The
trains wore these of the Illinois Central
and the Louisville, Henderson & St
Louis, the former being behind time. II
was a miraculous escape for the passen-
gers. among whom were Cadinal Glib
bons, Bishop Foley, Fathers John Boland
and w. A. Reardon, who were returning
to Baltimore from New Orleans, where
the Cardinal and Bishops had been in
conference with Archbishop Chappelle.
The most seriously injured were Engi-
neer Lowther, who is now at his home
on West Kentucky street, and Fireman
Cassin, of l4O9 Seventh street, whose side
aud leg were severely bruised.
G. B. Shaw, the postal clerk, was at
first thought to be fatally injured, but
hopes are entertained for his recovery.
The injured were at once brought to
this city. where everything possible was
done for their comfort and relief.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-11-18
ORIGIN OF THE HARP.

'Tis believ'd thai this harp, which l wake
now for thee,
Was a siren of old, who sang under the
sea;
And who often at eve thro' the bright
waters rov'd,
To meet on the green shore youth whom
she loved.
But she loved him in vain, for he left her
to weep,
And in tears all the night her gold tresses
to steep,
Till heaven look'd with pity on true love
so warm,
And chang'd to this soft harp the sea-
maiden's form.
Still her bosom rose fair, still her cheeks
smiled the same;
While her sea beauties gracefully formd
the light frame,
And her hair, as, let loose, DER her white
arm it fell,
Was chang'd to bright cords, uttering
melody's SPELL
Hence it came that this soft harp so long
hath been known
To mingle loves language with sorrows
sad tone;
Till thou didst divide them and teach the
fond lay
To speak love when I'm near thee and
grief when away II Moore.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-11-18
pOsr-oFFIcR SAVINGS BANK DEPOSITS.

Official figures which have recently APP
peared in England show the average Of
Post-ofice Saving Bank deposits to be
,Sl3 in Scotland to ,S16 in England and
62l in Ireland. Heretofore it has been
popularity supposed that 'canny Scotch
men" displayed many more of the quail
ties of thrift than their more easy-goine
English brethren, and decidedly more
than the happy-go-lucky Irishmen whose
lack of frugality is often cited as bar
rier to Ireland's commercial success. The
fact, however, is that many deeply-rooted
notions as to economy and savings are
overthrown by the banking figures Of
various countries.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-11-18
LABOR WORLD.
Notes and Gossip of the Week
From All Parts of the
Country.

The New York Ledger has discarded
the machine and is now set up by hand.
Chattanooga Journeymen BARRIERS
Union admits colored BARRIERS to mem
bership.
In Meadville, Pa, all the printing
offices have agreed to nine hours without
reduction Of wages.
VIM. Satin, Jr., of the Iron Mold
ers' Union, was elected to the Legislature
from one of the Cincinnati districts.
In Toronto, Canada, the printing press
men, who demanded an advance of 81
per week. have compromised on $3.50.
The Ohio Baking Company, of Cleve-
land, and Lystad & Anderson, of Chicago,
have signed agreements with the Bakers
Union.
The Atlanta Central Labor Union elected
Jerome Jones as delegate to the Detroit
Convention of the American Federation
OF Labor
In Peoria, ILL.,, the Typographical
Union and proprietors of book and job
Offices have agreed to inaugurate the
nine-hour for printers and pressmen on
Nov. 81.
Two years ago the Amalgamated Society
of Engineers of England were defeated
in an effort for an eight-hour day Now
they have so, 600 members and full treas
ury and will try it again.
The farmers who have regarded labor
unions as little better than anarchists
are catching on. The farmers near
Binghamton, N. Y, have formed a
union and adopted label for their pro-
duce.
Last Monday in order to force settle
ment of the dispute between the men en-
gagged in iron construction work and their
employees regarding wages, the Trades
and Labor Council has ordered out all
union men working on buildings in Buff
falo in which iron is being used. 1t is
said that 1000 are affected.
At a meeting of the Council of the
American Federation of Labor, which
mt III WoouAhSbOn last hlOhttlS d great
deal of business was transacted. Several
misunderstanding that were in existence
between different organizations affiliated
with the body we're Strengthened out by
the Council and many things mapped
out and planned for the benefit of organ
lied labor. In connection with this
that is, for the good of those who toll and
are anxious tc improve the condition of
labor-the following resolution was
adopted 1--WE advise strongly against
the practice which now exists in some
industries, of working overtime beyond
the established hours Of labor. 1t is an
instigator of the basest sel6shness, a rad
ical violation of union principles, and
whether on piece work or day work It
tends TO set back the general movement
for the eight-hour day.