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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11

something TO be settled upon a broad
and natural basis. and not at all upon
exclusive grounds. There are a great
many who will shift uneasily in their
chairs, as they read this: II wish most
strongly to urge that the customs du-
ties between Porto Rico and the United
States be removed" and yet every
sense of justice demands that that
should be the point of view of all pro-
posed legislation, in reference to econ
omic off-continent problems. 1t is with
like directness that Secretary Root con-
siders the army post canteen, which 50
many well intentioned Christian people.
carried among by emotions which will
not bear analysis, have condemned as
clasp of the flesh between the devil
and Uncle Sam. This report sweeps
all OF this religious misrepresentation
aside, without for a moment giving
any attention to it's possible political
value. and declares that the canteen, in
stead of being demoralizing, has pro-
NOTED the temperance, discipline.
morals and health of the enlisted men,
and that in the interest of morality
and effective service II should be re-
| tanned"
We have thus commented upon this
report because IL seems to us to- pos
sess the quality which needs most TO be
| impressed upon political parties and
public officials, namely, that of COM
| mon horse sense and directness. The
| surest way to party success is the
straight and narrow business way; the
surest way to retain power is to give
the very best possible administration for
the least money. This is not the Platt
| way nor the Croker way, and these
men have been successful in a sense,
| but. 1t Is the way of every man in
| American history who made and is ac-
credited with a career and a prominent
place in history. 1t will be found, for
| example, before the next presidential
| campaign is over that this simple bus
| iness-like report of Secretary Root
will do more to offset and upset the
schemes of the opposition to the exist
ing order of things than all of the Off
| cial public utterances that have been
or will be made. A comparatively un-
| tried man has won out because he did
his duty with his eyes upon it, instead
OF upon politics.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11

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If so,
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IN THE TRIBUNE.
ONE CENT A WORD,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11

There are a lot of illustrations in this
report OF the mans freedom from par
tisan bias and organization control. He
treats the economic questions, which
have already arisen between Cuba and
Porto Rico and the United States, as
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11
The Star Document
OF the Whole Lot

From the New Haven Register.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
RATES GOING UP.

Railroads Want q Chunk of Prosperity.
Chicago, Dec. 1S.-The Chronicle to-
day says:
One of the most radical and general
advances ever made in freight rates
will go into effect on all the railroads
east and west Of Chicago January 1st.
Thousands Of articles of every day con-
sumption will be affected and the in
crease will average 30 and 40 per cent,
the jump on many articles reaching so
per cent. The contemplated action has
aroused the shipping interests Of the
country.
The shippers say that IL the carry
ing charges are increased to the ex-
tent announced by the railroads 1t will
have the effect of increasing retail
prices in every line of trade.
Sugar, soap, coffee, flour, coal and
farm implements are few of the ar.
ticles to be affected. On, these as well
an on hundreds of other articles, the
increase will run from 20 to 40 per
cent. The rate on coal. for example,
west Of Chicago. will be pushed up to
25 cents ton. Rates on cattle will be
advanced to 2S cents per 100 pounds,
hogs and sheep will go up from 25 to
30 cents and dressed meats to 40 cents
per 100 pounds. The tariff on hay will
be increased $1.10 per ton.
Chicago shippers are circulating petit
tions asking the railroads to defer the
advances until April 1st to enable them
to catch up on their orders. Should the
railroads refuse, disastrous results to
manufacturers and wholesalers will,
1t is claimed, be the consequence. Ship
pers In several jobbing centers talk of
appealing to the Judiciary.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
Bu.l.wh.oklng Filipino. Go, No M.rcv.

Washington. Dec. 16.-The Cabinet.
basing decision on reports from Otis,
to-day sent him orders that all bush
wlacking insurgents taken In future
should be treated as brigands.
AS long as Filipinos keep up show
of an army under discipline they will
be treated rs prisoners of war, but
when taken in isolated bands they will
be shown no mercy.
The order is far-reaching In effect.
for after General Otis makes another
proclamation for all those in rebellion
to lay down their arms any Filipino
thereafter captured in arms may be
subject to execution or imprisonment
at the discretion of the American gen
eral.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
RADICAL CHANGES.
British Government Replaces Butler With
Roberts and Kitchener.

British Govsrnment Replaces Butler With
Roberts and Kitchener.
London, Dec. 1S.-Shortly before
midnight the following notice was post
ed at the war office: tc.
"As the campaign In Natal, in the
opinion Of her majesty's government,
is likely to require the presence and
undivided attention OF General Sir Red
vers Butler, 1t has been decided to send
Baron Roberts of Candahar and Wat
erf0rd as commander-in-chief in South
Africa, with Lord Kitchener rs chief
Of staff."
Upon the receipt Of General Buffers
defeat at Colenso, the defense commit
tee of the cabinet met and decided on
the following measures to strengthen
the field force In South Africa:
The Seventh division, now moboliz-
ing, will proceed ut once to South Al
rica. Heavy reinforcements of artil.
lery, including three Howitzer batter
les, will be sent out Immediately.
General Roberts has been authorized
to raise a local mounted corps in South
Africa, aud a considerable mounted
force from home will be sent out. Nine
battalions OF militia, in addition to the
three which have already volunteered,
will be asked to volunteer for foreign.
A special force Of volunteers from
the yeomanry and volunteer regiments
will be formed for South African SER
vice. and the offers of mounted men
from the colonies will be accepted.
These measures should give the Brit
ish 10000 more men for service against
the Beers. This, including the loyal
Cape and Natal forces. will give the
British 5000 additional troops. Thus,
the British strength in the field will be
almost doubled. The newer levies will
be used mainly to guard the long lines
Of communication, thus setting free
regular trained troops for the front.
Officers, men, arms, ammunition and
stores are to be poured across the
ocean in volume unprecedented in
history. The work thus entailed is to
be placed in new hands. and new
plan Of campaign will be evolved. It
is now known that Sir Michael Hisks-
Beach, chancellor Of the exchequer, de-
clined to grant the money necessary for
the first war preparations, and heavy
blame Is being put on him now.
It is said that at the same time Lord
Roberts received notice of his appoint
ment as commander-in-chief in Africa,
message came saying that his only son
had died Of wounds received at Tu-
gela river. Bowed with grief, the stern
old soldier, who now aves in Dublin,
ms commander Of Ireland, began max
Ing imemdiate preparations to go to
the front. General Kitchener is in
Cairo, governor general of the Soudan,
but will resign from the Egyptian ser.
vice at once. General Butler will re-
main In command of the Natal army.
1t was high time that something very
energetic was done. The British losses
in killed, wounded. prisoners and miss
ing, throughout the campaign, now
reach the enormous total of 1880.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
GENERAL Pillar KILLED.
Our Kers. Rounding Up the Ls.diss In,
sur9ents.

Our ROzs,es Rounding Up the Leading In.
surgents.
Washington, d. G., Dec. 18.-The
secretary of war regards information
conveyed In dispatches from General
Otis to-day as the most important that
has come to hand for months past, par
ticularly the report Of the capture Of
Mabini, considered the chief support Of
the rebellion.
General Otis cablegrams are as fol-
lows:
Manila. Dec. 13.-Fifty men Of the
navy and fifty men of the army.
transported by the navy. took Laoag
on the 10th inst. General Young, with
stan, followed next day. He reports
Howe, with Pennsylvania battalion of
the Thirty fourth, followed by a por-
ton of the Thirty-third infantry,
passed north to Pudding, east Of Laoag.
Marsh's battalion Of the Thirty fourth
was at Cnyan, province of Lepanto. on
the Ith inst. The Third cavalry was
along the coast and In the mountains
pursuing the enemy. Young states his
extreme northern force passed over
mountains, driving the insurgents
under General Tinto, who was badly
wounded, killing fifty and wounding
many. He made large captures Of
rifles and property, with all insurgent
transportation, and released all the
Spanish prisoners In that section to
the number of about 1900. Our casual
ties were two wounded. Our troops
are still pursuing the remnant Of
Tino's command. March's battalion
Of the Thirty-third reports from Cayan,
Lepanto province, on the 7th inst,
that he has destroyed Aguinaldo's
bodyguard, killed General Gregorio
Pillar, received the surrender of Cen
eral Conception and staff, killed and
wounded fifty-two insurgents, released
$50 Spanish prisoners. including 100
friars, and captured considerable prop
erty. His loss was two killed and
nine wounded. My information is that
Aguinaldo has disguised his individual
lty. abandoned his troops and Is hiding
In the province Of Benguet.
Admiral Watson informs me that
the province of Cagayan surrendered
Internationally to Captain McCalla of
the Newark on the 11th inst. all arms
being surrendered. Major Bachelor
is ninety miles south of Aparri; COM
mand in good condition. Navy will
tnke supplies to Bachelor in launch
at once; this surrender doubtless in
cludes the province Of Isabella.
General Bates at Zamboanga re-
ports affairs there satisfactory Nearly
all rifles surrendered. Macarthur, Mt
Bayambang, reports that he holds as
prisoners Of war Mabini. the ablest of
insurgents, and founder of the late gov
ernment."
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
Cub.n Arm. Surrendered.

Santiago, Cuba. Dec. 15.-For some
months 1t has been suspected that large
quantities of military stores were In
the possession of the Cubans at some
point in the interior. Yesterday the
mayor of Tlnis, in the district OF Hol-
guin, voluntarily disclosed the location
and surrendered three effective field
guns, 10000 rifles and large amount
of ammunition to the Americans. The
guns Ind been stored in an obscure
place in a rough country. under palm.
!eaf blinds. The Holguin district has
been regarded rs probable starting
point for possible uprising.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
GENERAL TORRES VICTORIOUS.
Wins = Decisive Battle wsth the Ysqui
Indians.

Wins Decisive Battle wsth the Ysqui
Indians.
Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. 16.-A special
dispatch from Ortiz. In the heart Of the
Yaqui country in Sonora, says a
heavy decisive battle was fought be-
tween the troops under General Luis
Torres and the Yaqui braves. Scouts
discovered the Yaquis In force in
trenched in the headquarters in the
mountain fastness and at Soleagampo,
fourteen miles northeast of Chumeau-
paco. The Mexican general advanced
Mt the head of LOO men on the In
dians and partially flanked them. Many
dead Yaquis were carried AWAY by
their comrades, who sought the noun
tains, and nine dead were left on the
field.
Colonel Francisco Pemade of Cen
ernl Luis Torres staff is pursuing the
renegades with detachment of Ru-
rnles. The Indian bands are scattered.
This Is regarded as the decisive battle
of the war, and the decisive success of
the Mexican forces is attributed to the
American skirmish line attack taught
them by Captain Jack Crawford.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
R.publican national Convention.

Washington, Dec. 16.-The national
Republican convention will convene at
Philadelphia on Tuesday, June 10th
next. The place and date were decid-
ed upon by the National Republican
committee yesterday after friendly
contest for the honor of entertaining
the convention between the city select
ed, Chicago, st. Louis and New York.
Philadelphia won on the third ballot
by one vote.
The meeting Of the committee was
held at the Arlington hotel and was
presided over by Senator Hanna. the
chairman of the committee Forty
three of the forty-five states and each
of the six territories We're represented.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
Saving to the Last.

You have only an hour longer to
live" said the physician. solemnly. to
the wealthy miser on his deathbed. ''Is
there anything you wish attended to
before you pass away?"
Yes" answered the stricken man
in faint yet eager tones. II am glad
you spoke of 1t. Send for the barber
at once and have him shave me be-
fore l die. only have to pay him
30 cents for coming in to shave me
now. and the regular price is 81 for
shaving dead man. Might as well
save that half-dollar while I'm about
it."-New York World.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
HAVE oursTRlpPED MARcoNl.
Pittsburg Scientists Invent = Receiver
1000 Times More Sentative Than His.

Pittsburg Scientists Invent . Receiver
1000 Times More Sentative Than His.
Pittsburg, Dec. 1S.-Bold researches
by Professor Reginald Fessenden and
his assistant, Professor Kitner in the
electrical laboratory of the Western
University Of Pennsylvania, have re-
suited in the production of a receiver
for wireless telegraphy that is two
thousand times more sensitive than
the co-called "Coherer' Of the Marconi
system.
In speaking of the discovery to-day,
Professor Fessenden said:
although we have improved the re-
ceiver SO that 1t is 1900 times MS sensi-
tive as the original one, we realize that
we have not yet begun to see the limit.
Marconi, In his brilliant experiments,
has demonstrated that messages can
be sent over ninety miles AS our re-
ceiver Is several hundred times more
sensitive, 1t is clear that the messages
can be sent by our method very much
f;iTtSer, though just what the limit ia
wouiS not say. 1t at least should be
possible to send messages across the
Atlantic with poles less than 200 feet
high. The ultimate distance must be
checked by actual experiment before
1t becomes scientific fact In the strict.
est sense"
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
currancx Bilh P.....,.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The currency
bill which was debated all last week
was passed yesterday by the House by
vote of 100 to $50. 1t has the united
support of every Republican in the
House, and of eleven Democrats, name-
ly: Clayton, Briggs, Fitzgerald, Levy,
Rupert, Scndder, Underhill and VIII
son Of New York, Mr.. McAleer of Penn
sylvania, Denny of Maryland, and Mr..
Thayer OF Massachusetts. All the other
Democrats voted against the measure
or were paired against it, except Mr..
John Walter Smith. governor-elect
from Maryland; Mr.. Stallings of Ala
bamn, and General Joseph Wheeler Of
Alabama.
When the Speaker announced the re-
suit the Republicans cheered Justify.
After the vote the Speaker rather I'M
expectedly announced the committee
selection and the reading of the lists
was followed with intense eagerness
by the members whose opportunities
for distinction depend SO largely upon
their committee assignments.
Texas Wants to Arrest eoldIers
Austin, Texas, Dec. 19.-Goverpor
Sayers to-day appealed to President
Mckinley for the surrender of Lieuten-
ant RuobottOm and all non-commis-
stoned officers at Fort Ringgold.
charged with rioting, etc., during tue
disturbances which took place there re-
Gently. Commander McKibben has de.
clined to surrender these men to the
civil authorities and Governor Sayers
to-day carried the matter direct to the
President, asking for the surrender Of
the men.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
Whore He'd Go

Aren't you afraid the law will take
US in hand for gambling" said the
umid man who had just been per-
suaded into making an election bet.
Never mind" answered the ,onfi-
dent politician. Even IL 1t Goes,
you're all right. They wouldn't rend
you to Jail for making that bet They'd
send you to the insane asylum
Washington Star.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
n. Old M..'s ossup.t,on.

The Old Man's Oeeupat,en.
Its queer worP," said the old
man, when you come to think 1t over
You know. dedicated Jim fer q law
yer?"
YES"
AN Bill fer preacher?"
Exactly"
AN Tom fer one o those here liter
ary fellers?"
I've heard So"
AN Dick fer doctor?"
"Yes."
We'll, now, what do you reckon I'm
a-doin' Off"
Cant say"
well. sir. you mout not believe 1t,
but I'm a-supportin' of Jim an Bill.
an Tom. an Dick. an 1t keeps me
a-goin' from daylight to dark!"-At-
lanta Constitution.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
Followed Instructions.

Aun: M'riar-Hiram, hev ye got
Johns letter?
Hiram Otecake-Naw; wuzn't nuth-.
in important in it, but ther envelope.
sez. Return in five days" SO done it.
New York World
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
Tho Savage bachelor.

The Sweet Young Thing-But On
what Co you base your idea that Ham
let was feeble-minded?
The Savage Bachelor-Mainly on the
fact that so many women want to play
the pa+t.-Indianapolis Journal.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
No Longer a Comnct,tor.

He Don't you think that girl Over
there is beautiful?
She (coldly criticaD don't
know. Who is she?
He-Mrs. Nuter. Just been married.
She-.Yes. think she is-quiss
beautit!Il.-Detroit Free Press.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

A Variety Of Quips, 0ibes and Irossss.
70 Cause Smile = Flotssm ssA
sstsan fro. the Tide Of H..or-
Witty sAyinxs.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-22
A Big Hay Crop.

Rutts-I see by de papers dat dey
had big hay crop in Kentucky.
Wraggs-Dat's good. allus wuz
used ter plenty of bed clothes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-29

The ashinr schooner capeiia arriv-
81 In port last evening from wranwei
where she has been engaged in hall.
but fishing since last winter. The
schoonsrr Annie. Morning star and
Mary. left wranEsi about the same
time as the capsii. but stopped
along the coast to fsh. The other
vessels In the fleet arr stiIi In AiaNk-
an waters, they arr the sehoonsrs
Pilot. Aicsdo. and ". r. Tickle
The capelis Il the craft which
came near going 10 the bottom Of
the North Pacific Ocean last October.
She Was bound for wranRei from
Seattle. ana when In Clarence straits
q fierce hurricane was encountered.
The schooner was entirely dis
maniied. and her captain drowned.
The fresh water and most Of the
provisions were destroyed. and for
three days the crew subsistsi on
canned mea, and fruit. the Juice
OF the fruit serving as water. At
the end % thi. time the schooner
was picked up by the steamer Far
alton and lowed TO Juneau. where
she was repaired.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-29
'TOLERATES
No DELAY
Otis Firm With the
fiIipinoS.
REflsH TO GRANT REQUEST
Gnveys Return to agulnsldo to
Mshs the Report to tho
Dictator.

MANILA. April 22.-Ths second
conference between General Otis ana
the two Filipino ENJOYS took place
mis morning at the palace. and last
81 three hours. Admiral Dewey and
President sehurman. OF the Philip
pine commission. attended the par
ley. The Flllplnos simply renewed
the request made yesterday for an
armistiee until the Filipino congress
could meet and decide what should
De done, The snvoya stated that
they knew their people had been
whipped. Their contention was that
AEulnAldo and Luna could not aur-
render without Hance Of congress-
Upon the refusal Of otis to consid-
or their proposition the two ENJOYS
took their departure for the Filipino
lines. being escorted 10 the front by
a guard Of Americans The impress
sion here IN that the Fiiiplnoa siii
now surrender at discretion. hoping
TO secure the best terms possible.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-29

mustered out here said County
Assessor around Seattle would con-
tribute Join nreoevng the volunteers their
popular subscription is good
Everybody fund could be raised
of Toe each
sure ALI the would hands in grand
celebration II there be drummed
anything In power to ala IN getting
up a rousinR reception for the boys
The bravery recognized and appre-
c.,on shown by the citizens Benson Il
am in favor Grand celebration and display OF
hrew
,yhoon .er IN for reception said
Of the celebration
position"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-29
SPRING FURNISHINGS

An old friend in a new gulse Is the
familiar willow porch chair with an
adjustable back. a la Marris.
The new curtains. the rideaux
mystere. are very suitable for the
summer home They are made Of
lightweight silk pongee and china
In tints OF pink. maize. pale green.
white. etc. Some are deliberately
trimmed with lace application
They are always used in pairs. sus-
pended from brass rods. and are very
new and very popular.
The once universal blue and white
striped bed ticking 10 almost un-
known on the modern bed. In these
days daintlly striped or Powered
oretonnes, linens or denims have
taken their place as mattress. boil
ster and pillow covering. The lat
ter wear quite as well and are in
finltely more attractive.
one objection raised to the attrac-
tive denim as summer floor cover
ing is that It will not wear An ex-
perieneed dealer, however says this
Is mistake; that Il wears quite as
well as linen.
Beautiful color combinations. as
well as original patterns, are distin-
gushing features of this summers
cotton upholstering goods. So that.
as cottons are the most appropriate,
as well az the coolest summer up
holstory stuffs, there Is no need to
disdaln them for silk or wooden
stuffs
Tinseled- patterned japanese silk
sofa cushions are so light and dainty
they are just the thing for this
season.
Bureau covers with polka dots are
extremely servlceahle for summer
wear. besides. the polka dot Is the
height OF vogue Just now. They can
be lined with silk or satin, as pre-
ferred, and rufiled with lace, either
honiton, renaissance or simple
crochet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-29

and each and be souvenir Not something
worthless
held
her the gratitude Of the Seattle suitable
ton would money
people would literally.
banker
would
committee appointed
prominent ladies the
forget the people ladea
more would be better
ladies' There IL who will
celebration aud the star shows the right spirit n the
latent enthusiasm"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-29

The Alaska Geographical society
will hold a meeting at the rniycr-
aity on next Monday at i2.3o. for
the bencnt 81 the students The
speakers will include Captain eileen.
T. 4. A.. who T. about 10 leave for
Alaska 10 conduct government ex-
piorAtlons. and wlil speak on his pro-
posed undertaking.. Prof. Meemy
and others will add 70 the program
with short addresses President
Arthur Jackson will preside at the
meeting.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-29
STRUCK ~ 4 cAR.

G. A. Williams was struck by an
electric car Of the Union Trunk line
this forenoon on North broadway.
and seriously hurt. being injured in.
tefnaily. lie Was taken to his resi-.
dence. eis North broadway.
NJ. Herrehhaufu has commenced a
suit In tho superior court against the
Great Northern railroad. 10 recover
tt1 damages on an alleged breach OF
contract
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-29

Take up Publc subscription by all means. Every mer.
chant In town, every mechanic contribute said James
Goldsmith OF sehwahaeher Bros Co. This thing should be
done by few Everybody should feel they had an interest
In the affair." Several thousand dollars raised small amounts
among the people in OF five and upwards would do the
business The brass bands fireworks could easily be
secured by committee citizens Let The Star push this thing
along. II IS the best idea that has been sprung Seattle In
many day."