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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12
STATE CONVENTION CALL.

To the Republican Electors of Pennsyl-
vania.
l am directed by the Republican state
committee to announce that the Repub-
licans of Pennsylvania, by their duly
chosen representatives, will meet in con-
Nention at the opera house, in the city of
Harrisburg on Wednesday. April 2j 1900.
at 1890 o'clock a. M. for the purpose OF
nominating candidates for the following
Offices. t. wit:
One person for the offace of auditor gen,
eral.
Two persons for the office of congress-
nan-atlargc.
Thirty-two persons four-at.laree) FOR
presidential electors. and to choose eight
delegates and eight altornatcs-at-larse
TO the Republican national convention to
be held in Philadelphia on Tuesday. the
nineteenth day of June next, ana for the
transaction of such other business as
may he presented.
In accordance with the rule adopted at
the state convention held In Harrisburg
on August 2ith. last the representation
I'm the state convention will be based on
the vote polled at the last presidential
election. Under this rule each legislative
district Is entitled to one delegate for
every two thousand votes cast for the
presidential electors in 1896 and an adGi-
tional delegate for every fraction of
one thousand. Each district is entitled
TO the same rumhcr of delegates as rep
resented 1t i'm tho convection of 1885,
by order of the Republican state COM
mittcc.
Frank Reeder. Chairman.
". r. Andrews. G.. r. Voorhees,. Sec
retaries.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12

The decision of the Louisville court
of common pleas that it has no juris-
diction in the Kentucky election con-
test, which belongs wholly within the
jurisdiction of the Legislature, probably
means that unless the United States
courts will grant a writ of error Tay-
lors cause is lost. In that case, IL
legal means are powcrless tn prevent
or TO redress wrong, the majority in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12
Jack. Knife Statesmanship.
.O UNDERSTAND the amend
ment which has been made
Il by the senate committee on

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on. "'''' ia" peeh '"d"e
- d! the senate committee or
foreign relations TO the
ncndinp uaypaupcefote canal troatv
=. ..... - ..,-,
10 neeessarS W quo.e 'hc ruieS wnich
tnat treaty provides Tor the regulation
of the contemplated waterway, These
are.
!. The canal shall bc free and open, in
time OF war as in time of peace. to the
vessels of commerce and of war of all
nations. on terms of entire equality. so
that there shall be no discrimination
against any nation or it's citizens or sub
jects in respect of the conditions or
charges OF traffic.
nor shall any right of war be exerciseJ
nor any act of hostility be committed
within it.
not reyictuaI nor take anv stores in the
canal excent so far as may he strictly
necessary: and the transit of such YES
sells through the canal shall he erected
with the least possible delay. In accord
ance with the regulations IN force, and
with onIv sucb ;rtcrmission as NAV re-
su,t from, the necessities Of tho seryice
fr'zes snail De III all respects SUBJECT 10
he,,,Sornnt. VI ""' 'i '"o
az. No belligerent shall embark or dis
embark troops. munitions of war or
warhke materiais IN tne cahai except IN
,ro,s,, md a., sun' oosa tha trorsit shaI,
be resumed with all possible despatch,
90. The provisions of this article shall
apply 10 waters adjacent to the canal
Nn,. ,.n,, 'nteu ,a, ,r,n W t'.ho ,, emr o.
remain in such waters longer than twen-
,y-four hours at any one time, except In
dan,rt as soon as noss,h,e. hut a yessn,
nf u,,, os ono ha,i,naron, ShaIi not a..
,,rt ,,;,h;, tvant, four horrs sror, tbo
Icnav,,,ra of n vessel of war Of the ether
boiIioerent
The amendment reported is intended
10 be added to the fifth section given
above. and is as follows:
II is agreed. however, that none of the
Immediately foregoing conditions and
stipu'ations IN secuons NOS L. . D. a. . OF
Which ne rni,ad s,.ter %pr'y MAJ, snd IL roc'
essay 10 take for securing BY its own
forces the defence of the United States
ana me maintenance 'i puoiie ORDER
There are two additional sections in
the treaty. The sixth provides that
the plant. establishments, buildings,
and all the works necessary to the
construction maintenance and opera
tiOn of the canal shall be deemed to be
part thereof. and shall at all times
enjoy complete immunity from attack
or injury by belligerents, and from
acts calculated to impair their useful
ness as part of the canal. The seventh
section reads:
"a. No Notifications shall he erected
commanding the canal or the waters adj
Jacent. Inc United states however
a'' 'o,ino NC oIo,,.s ,To ~ "anai m ,na' Iva
necessary to protect II against iawless.
ress and disorder
If no Notifications are to be erected
commanding the canal or the waters
adjacent. it follows that measures
which the United States may find il
necessary to take "for securing by Its
own*forees the defence Of the United
States and the maintenance of public
ordsf". can be of the following kinds
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12

BY forcing Senator Mason and other
spontaneous combustion statesmen OF
the upper chamber to twist the British
lions tail in executive session, wncre
nobody can hear. the senate has per-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12

The press of Puerto Rico, like the
insurgents Of Luzon, is taking seri-
ously the Democratic party's campaign
thunder in this country and construct
ing for itself "a big experience in dis
enchantment when it shall become bet
ter acquainted with that organization.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12

English consols, bearing 2N per cent.
interest, are selling in New York at
6 points less than the new per cent.
United States bonds. Both are payable
in gold and both are "good as gold;
but the American Endorsement, thanks
to the administration of William Nc
Kinley, is considered the better.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12

The proposition to advertise session
laws as is done in New York and GER
tain other states, which was defeated
by the last legislature. is again to be
presented at Harrisburg. The purpose
is to let the people know in detail just
what their state lawmakers have
done. 1t is worthy object.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12

Presidents Kruger and Steyn forget
that when they began an unnecessary
war because the former was too stub
speaking majority inhaibiting the land
he ruled. the right to dictate terms Of
peace passed out of their hands for
ever When peace comes, as it soon
must, it will be founded on an impreg-
equal rights for all men in South
Africa, whatever their race or creed.
Less than this would mean England's
stultification and shame.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12

In memory of the days when he him
eat, Sir Thomas Upton. tea merchant,
cup challenger and jolly good fellow,
has just opened in London series Of
well-appointed dining halls where we'll
cooked food in ample quantity can be
purchased by the poor at from penny
TO dime for each meal. Sir Thomas
certainly improves on acquaintance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12

Is the widespread public interes.
which is manifested in the Rev. Char
les NJ. Sheldon's blasphemous scheme
of pretending to know how Jesus
would run a. newspaper sign of de-
generacy or simply another illustra-
ton of the truth of p. #. Barnum's
dctum that the American people love
to be humbugged?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12

The strangest part Of this outcry at
the contemplated injustice to Puerto
Rico is that none of the outcriers have
been able to specify where the injus-
tice comes in.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12
BRIEF MENTION OF
men Of THE HOUR
RETIRING CHAIRMAN OF CON-
MON COUNCIL.

Mr.. Keller Could Continue In the
Position Indefinitely but Is An
xious to Get Down on the Floor
Again-The Retiring and New
Chairman of the Select Council.
Prof. Grant, the Principal Of the
High School, and the Work He Il
Doing for That Institute.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12

The city of Scranton cannot afford
to be represented at Harrisburg by in
experienced men,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12
Railroad Mem
Get Ready
for Inspection

We have now a full line of
all makes of Watches that
we guarantee to pass.
Buy your Watches of All
old reliable house. Not some
agent who will open shop for
two or three months and then
skip out. We are here to
stay. Our guarantee is "as
good as gold" Prices as
low as any.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12

AS this number contains
many excellent advanced
ideas for Spring wear
and as every woman i'm
the community is more or
less interested i'm what
are the correct styles
we issue a general invi-
tation to call and receive
a copy of Our "first inn
presSion, and after
wards give US your opin-
ion as to its merits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12
France in a New Ferment.

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sweapinr over France will
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
TWENTY SEVEN INJURED.
A Gas Explosion Causes Heavy Damage In
Scranton, Pa.

Twcnty-scvcn people were injured by
terrific explosion which destroyed
S25oooo worth of property on the princi-
pal business street OF Scranton, Pa,
Saturday night. How many are killed
and buried beneath thousands of tons
OF debris cannot be stated at this time
Three buildings on Lackawanna ave-
nue. are demolished, and fully twenty
more are badly wrecked. A leak in 4
gas pipe in the cellar OF the bank was
responsible for the explosion. The jan
itor detected the odor OF gas when he
returned from supper, and after telc-
phoning for plumber thought to make
an investigation, and, going into the
cellar, struck a match. lie was picked
up unconscious in the alley in the rear
OF the bank
When the crash came the avenuc was
crowded and number of the injured
were walking by, while others were
caught while passing up Lackawanna
avenue IN an open car bound for Pitts
ton. How those who were caught
while passing in front of the building
escaped instant death is beyond compre-
hensionS, as the street was heap OF
debris. The whole city was shaken by
the explosion, which was terrific, the
force OF the conclusion being heard
many miles away.
All the ambulances were kept so busy
that stretchers were utilized and the vic
TINS OF the horrible explosion were
placed in the fire wagons and removed
to the hospital. Carriages were also
used to remove some who had escaped
serious injury and the scene was one
OF the busiest Scranton has ever seen.
Not lew OF the rescuers were overcome
by, escaping gas and as quickly as they
collapsed they were taken to the hospi-
lnls.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
REBELS MORE ACTIVE.


There has been an increase OF insur-
gent activity during the last three weeks,
especially in the way OF ambushcs and
attacks upon small parties. First Lieu
tenant Alstaetter, OF the engineer corps,
with an escort OF fifteen men, was taken
IN ambush in the province OF Nueya
Ecija. Luzon. by large force. The
Americans fought until their ammuni-
tion was gone and, as they were SUR
rounded, there was nothing TO do but
surrender. One man was killed and
three were wounded.
Lieutenant Bocton Ilulcsbcrg was
ambushed and killed near Santa Cruz,
province of laguna. Five men OF the
Twenty fourth infantry were captured IN
Nueya Ecija; but Sergeant Schmidt, OF
the Twelfth infantry, with seven men,
trailcd the captors and killed five.
Captain Lara, OF the Manila native po-
lice was dangerously shot by an un-
known assailant while on the street He
had been effectively enforcing regula-
tions and had made enemies among the
tilipinos. some of whom have long
threatened vengeance. Lara had been
generally accused OF gross corruption
in office and specific charges were filed
against him by an American officer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
A DECADES DEVELOPMENT.
Growth Of the Manufacturing Industries in tho
United States.

The development OF the manufactur-
ing industries OF the United States dur
ing the past decade, and especially dur
ing the second half OF the decade is il
lustrated by the completed figures OF
the treasury bureau Of statistics showing
the. imports OF manufacturers materials
and exports OF finished manufactures in
the fiscal years 1890, 1906 and 1000.
From 1890 to 1906, importations OF man
ufacturers' materials increased $o,o47,a3I,
and from 1906 to 1000, they increased
SII47SG, ,363. From 1890 to 1906, the
exports OF manufactures increased $3a,-
403,307; from 1895 to 1000, they increas-
ed $24S, ,68S623. Manufacturers ma
terials formed in 1890 1900 per cent.
OF the total imports, in 1895, 25.64 per
cent, and in 1000, 35.57 per cent; fin
ished manufactures formed in 1890 1877
per cent. OF the exports, in 1906, 23.I4
per cent, and in 1000, 1854 per cent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
COMMISSION READY.
Judge Tait and Colleagues viii Soon Begin
Legislation In Philippines.

On September I the commission
headed by Judge Taft will become the
legislative body of the Philippines. with
power TO take and appropriate insular
moneys, to establish judicial and educa-
tional systems, and to make and pass all
laws.
No money will be permitted to be
drawn from the insular funds except by
authorization OF the commission. Judge
Taft and his colleagues will also exercise
certain executive functions For in
stance, they will appoint judges, officials
in the educational department, aud off
GERS OF municipalities, which the com
mission will establish pending elections.
General Macarthur will be the cxecu-
tive head to enforce the laws OF the COM
mission and he will conduct The govern
ment in accordance with the same un-
I'll the commission recommends TO Pres
idcnt Mckinley the appointment OF a
civil governor.
The only three banks in Manila have
formed a ring to reduce, arbitrarily and
without justification, the rate OF cX-
change for American gold. This has
caused widespread indignation and many
difficulties for commerce and minor bus
mess. The banks, however, are obdu-
rate.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
ISLANDS CEDED TO UNCLE SAM.
twenty Two Samoan Chiefs Sign the Papers
and Become U. S. Officers.

Commander Benjamin +. Tiley, in
charge Of the United States naval sta
ton on the island of Tutuila, Samoa,
transmits in recent report to the navy
department an instrument OF cession,"
executed by the chiefs OF Tutuila and
the United States government. The
cession was signed by the marks OF ?,
chiefs, April y, Immediately prior to the
raising OF the stars and stripes over
the naval station at Pago-Pago,
The chiefs are entitled To retain their
individual control OF the separate towns.
provided the same shall be in accord
ancc with the laws OF the United States
concerning Tutuila. 1t also provides
that this government shall respect and
protect the individual rights OF the peo-
pie to their land and property, and that
should the government require their
lands. it shall take the same on pay
ment OF fair consideration.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
TEN THOUSAND SLAIN.
A Christian Chinese Town Annihilated by I'm.
peral Troops From Pekin.

kilograms from London, dated
Thursday, say: Cable dispatches from
Cheiu announce that the imperial Chi
inese troops advancing to oppose the re-
llei force have completely wiped out a
Christian town near Pcking killing five
foreign priests and 10000 native Chris
tians.
Gen. Gaselee was strongly opposed to
an immediate advance OF the allied
army, but he was ovcrruled by the other
commanders and influenced by Wash
ington's order to Gen. Chaffee to PRO
ceed without an instant's delay"
From Shanghai, the Daily Express
has received confirmation OF the report
cd murder of so missionaries in the
province OF Shan 81, with the additional
confirmation that eight English wo.
men were dragged out of the mission
buildings by a Chinese mob, who be-
headed them in the streets of Chu Chou.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
PRISONERS ALL KILLED.
Wounded Cinnamon Dispatched by Allied
Soldiers With The Bayonct.

Lieutenant Won Krohn. of the German
army who arrived at Yokohama,
Wednesday in company with 900 wound
ed and incapacitated Germans and 9th
crs on the steamer Korn, Just before
the Glenogle sailed. told OF his ex-
pericnces with Admiral Seymour in his
attempt TO reach Pcking.
Asked what the Chinese did with their
women and old men. Lieutenant Won
krohn said they cmigratcd with all
speed, but il this was not possible, as in
the case OF one village taken by the
allies, they cut of the heads OF the wo-
men and children and threw them in
the river.
Lieutenant Won Krohn was asked
about the statement OF German that
the Russians had dispatched the wound
ed with the butts OF their rifles He
said it was not quite so bad as that, but
under the circumstances they had been
and probably would in the future be
compelled TO kill wounded prisoners
with the bayonet They found out that
as long as man was able TO raise
hand he would try to stab the foreign
ers. The allies soon gave orders to Kill
every Chinese who could stand.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
REDS RIOT WITH CHICAGO POLICE
TWENTY-FIVE INJURED.
Windy City Anarchists In Collision with Sorry
Results 10 Themselves Parsons
and Four others Arrested.

AT Chicago an anarchist riot occurred
Sunday afternoon, in which IS people
were bruised in struggle with IS police
summoned to qucll the disturbance.
Five persons were arrested, among them
being Mrs. Lucy Parsons. widow of
Alexander K. Parsons, who was exc
cuted November n, 1887, in Chicago for
aiding and abctting the bomb throwing
in the llaymarkct riot. She was charg
ed with disordcrly conduct, obstructing
the street and resisting an officer. Her
bail was fixed at $I.ioo.
A mass meeting has been called at
Wcstsidc Turner hall at which speeches
were to be made by Mrs. Parsons and
others on the topic The Execution OF
the King OF Italy, The call concluded
'Workmcn come in crowds and show
that the feeling OF brotherhood is strong
among you."
Alter the aiiray numerous small cards
were found on the street and in the vi
cinity containing two verses of poetry.
urging the workingman TO be free, 10
throw of the yoke Of bondage and fight
Tor liberty. and To lay down their lives,
II necessary. to overthrow the govern
mcnt and attain freedom. The card
bore the heading: "Workingmcn
tmancipatc yourselves"
large quantity of literature advo-
eating anarchy, and book containing
the names and addresses of several hum
dred anarchist sympathzcrs, were Sc
cured by the police.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Gas Near Williamsport.

Natural gas in paying quantities has
been struck within 20 miles OF Will
Transport Pa, and great excitement pre-
walls in that section. The Pint Creek
Oil and Gas Company is drilling for oil
at Waterville and Saturday at a depth
OF go feet great gasser was struck.
The gas is now under control and the
drill is being driven deeper into the
ground. The farmers in the vicinity OF
Waterville who did not have the capi-
tai to spend in drilling are highly elated
and will soon be made independently
rich. The gas will be piped to Will
transport as soon as another well OF
equal pressure is drilled. Drilling for
oil at Muncy and in Sullivan county will
be started at once.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Coal Crashes Into a Car.

Early Thursday morning while the
Steubenvile express, on the Panhandle
railroad, was passing Walkers Mills.
three miles west OF Carnegie, Pa, on It's
way to Pittsburg, large quantity OF
coal broke loose from Boyd's tipple, on
bank high above the railroad, and
came crashing down upon the rear car
OF the train. The windows OF the car
were smashed and the seats and aisles
filled with coal. Quite a number OF
passengers were injured. The iall OF the
coal is said to have been due to the
breaking OF the machinery used in hoist
ing il.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
I'M R|CANS 70 CONTROL THE CANAL.
CONCESSION PERPETUAL.
Eyre. Cragln Syndicate OF New York Will
Construct the Nicaragua Waterway.
Right 10 Police Country.

John ID. Crimmins, of the syndicate
formed TO construct an inter oceanic
canal through Nicaragua under the CON
ccssion given by that government to
Edward Eyre and Edward i. Cragin,
the existence OF which was proclaimed
Friday by President Iclaya, says that
the company To construct the canal or
ganized under the laws oi New Jersey,
would proceed to carry ont the terms oi
its contract without delay.
The capital needed has been secured,
and II the estimate of cost made for
this government is correct the canal can
be built ior the same money. and prob
ably for less. This estimate is about
MJoooo,ooo. Mr.. Crimmins said that
the company would prefer to have the
government leave the matter III the COM
panys hands, SO as 10 permit a private
construction and operation OF the canal
ior the benefit OF the whole world. lie
added that the syndicate had no desire.
however, To cmbarraSs the government
and would defer to its conception oi
policy.
The route has not been selected aud
the company has liberty to choose any
within the domain OF Nicaragua. That
preferred by this government would GER
tainl y have preference. The probability
is that the route will be that hitherto
called the Nicaragua. Mr.. Crimmins
said
Our concession is perpetual. II gives
us the right to police the country for ten
miles on either side OF the canal, where
as by the maritime company.- cohces-
sion policing was to be done by the
Nicaragua government"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
RUIN BY A TORNADO.
Crops Destroyed and Cattle Killed In North
Dakota.

a tornado, accompanied by a terrific
hail and rainstorn, started near Thomp-
son, N. d., at 7 o'clock Saturday morn
ing and swept to the northwest through
a rich farming country and many thriv-
ing settlements, across into Minnesota,
where it spent its fury in the Red Lake
Indian Reservation
A strip OF country varying from eight
to ten miles in width and 100 miles in
length was torn by the furious winds.
Houses were partially wrecked and hun
dreds OF barns were torn to pieces. The
remainder of the wheat and oat crops,
which were about half harvested, was
pounded into the ground by the hail.
Fortunately no persons were killed
outright, although many received in
juries which will undoubtedly result in
death. No estimate of the financial loss
is possible.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
PLAQUE in London.

The Marine hospital service has re-
ceived the following telegram from
Past Assistant Surgeon Thomas an
nouncing the outbreak OF the bubonic
plague in London
There have been four cases OF plague,
and two deaths from plague, in Lon
don. Diagnosis confirmed by bacterio-
logical examination. Do not thini;
there will be further spread"
The dispatch from Surgeon Thomas
gives no details as to the origin OF the
cases, nor whether they were on ship
board or within the city itself The ma
rine hospital service authorities say the
instructions already given to quarantine
officers are ample, and they express CON
fidence that the disease is not likely TO
reach this country.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
On the Warpath.

The military authorities at Oaxaca,
Mexico, have received information that
there has been fighting between the
Maya Indians and the government
troops in Yucatan for the last FIVE days
and that the rebels have been force
to abandon several OF their stronges
positions adjacent to the city OF Sa
ia Cruz, where they have their head
quarters and tribal government.
The Indians were taken by surprise
several days ago by force OF about
1000 government troops commanded by
Gen. Bravo, coming upon their right
flank. After firing a few volleys the In
dians retreated a short distance and then
made determined stand which they
have held with persistence and great
bravery.