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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-05
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-05
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago. Feb. 3-Wheat was early
easy on disappointing cables, but some
buying by foreigners, a somewhat bet
ter cash demand apprehension over crop
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-05
The Awful Life Of Z Lawful wife.

All have been told Ignorance Il the
Mother of Crime" and that no crimes are
40 severely punished as those committed
the vice Of Mature when they afirm !:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04

nenrIy- in the bright boys Illustrated
history. On the outside of each vol
ume and under the title "The War
Book" are colored pictures of the ma
tional flag and the emblematic eagle of
liberty. Starting with the explosion
on the battleship Maine, the pictured
story shows the assembling of the
fleets which were in time to crush the
navy of Spain Every warship in our
navy and all the prominent navy Off
GERS are represented. We can see
Commodore Dewey's ships as they
start on their history making voyage TO
Manila bay, catch a view of them as
they slip past Corregidor island, dimly
discern them through the smoke Of bat
tie when they are sinking the Spanish
squadron at Cavite and finally find
fine picture of the Olympia at anchor
in the harbor of New York when the
great admiral returns to be welcomed
by mighty hosts of his countrymen.
Then come illustrations of the block
ade of Havana, the capture of the first
prize by SIMPSONS feet, of the famous
bombardment Of Matanzas and the
cutting of the cable wires at Glen
fuegos right under the fire Of Spanish
guns. The battle at Cardenas is strik-
ingly illustrated. There are many pic
lures of the blockade Of Santiago de
Cuba. Hobson's famous exploit is re-
called, as are scores of incidents that
preceded the great battle in which the
second Spanish fleet was destroyed.
This pictorial history is not confined
to warfare on the water. There are
dozens of illustrations of the exploits
of American soldiers and sailors
ashore. Among them is a stirring pic
ture of the fight of our marines at
Guantanamo. We can follow Skaters
army from the time it assembled in
camp through all its operations until it
returned from fever stricken Cuba to
MOntauk Point. The embarkation, the
landing in Cuba, the charge at San
Juan hill, the scenes in camp, are all
represented, and under one picture
showing the wounded in a hospital
tent is written, Some of the bad
things Of war"
a similar story of the Boer war Is
new being arranged by this boy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04
Chairman Jones Calls the Gathering Order at
City at Noon Today
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE IS READ.
Unveng of Statue of Bryan Moves Delegates to Wild Cheer
ing-..Proceedings of First Day

| close Of the Harrison administration
and followed it down to the present
time, showing the onward march OF
organized wealth to absolute power.
He devoted considerable time to the
currency question, the republican
party's makeshift on bimetallism. Pro-
longed applause followed his closing
sentences.
At the conclusion of Thomas
speech, Campau. of Michigan, offered
resolution for the reading of the de-
claration of independence, and as the
band played the Star Spangled Ban
ner" a statue of Bryan was unveiled
on the stage. Delegates and specta-
tors arose and cheered wildly.
The declaration of independence
was then read.
When the orator concluded Miss
Fulton, of New York, sang the Star
Spangled Banner" followed by the
whole audience singing America.
demonstration for Hill.
There was a great demonstration
heard all over the hall. A portion of
the New York delegation aro and
cheered and it looked for time as
though the convention would be
stampeded for the New Yorker. At
ter order had been restored call of
states began for the naming of men,
bers of the various committees. The
convention then adjourned until 4
O'Clock.
Kansas City, July 4.-The Illinois
mem Der of the committee on resolu-
tions is Carter II. Harrison; mem ber
of the national com mittee, Thomas
Gahan.
G. B. Marshall, of Rock Island. is
secretary of the Illinois delegation.
Congressman Williams is chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04
HISTORY OF BOER WAR.
How a New York Boy Is Arranging
One.

How a New York Boy Is Arranging
One.
Encouraged by his success in arrang-
tag a pictorial history of the war be-
tween the United States and Spain, n
bright boy Of IL years in West Ninety
second street is now engaged on an H.
lustrated story of the conflict between
the British and the Beers in South At
rica. says the New York Herald. In
each case the story of the battle and
bloodshed is told without words. being
made up of published illustrations of
the leading events of the two wars, but
from these pictures it is easy TO follow
the struggles in all their stages and
learn in an impressive way the story
Of victory Or defeat.
These pictorial histories, which show
what an inventive boy can do, have
grown out of n patriotic youngsters
love of good illustrations. When the
Maine was blown up in Havana har-
bor he was struck by the graphic way
in which newspapers and magazines
pictured it's horrors With no set pur-
pose, but simply as a boyish fad, he
began saving illustrations. His collec-
ton grew so rapidly that he was forced
to find a means OF saving it Here is
where his inventive faculty proved Of
real value. The boy had not the mon
ey with which to buy scrapbooks. so
he obtained stout manila paper. cut it
into oblong pieces and bound it to-
gether in the shape of n book On the
leaves he neatly pasted the pictures,
and when the war with Spain ended
he had a fine collection of illustrations
covering all the incidents OF the strug-
gle. From one small volume his ma
Mia paper books grew into a half
dozen or more, and now the volumes
are growing as the British press the
Beers in the South African conflict
pstrtofiSrn stands out YeZ prouI-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04

LATEST DARkY DANCE.
1t Is Entitled the "Bos'n Rag" Two
SteD.

1t Is Entitled the "BOs'n Rag" Two
Step.
The fad for syncopated music, other
wise known as ragtime, is still I'M
abated. No orchestra or band in the
land considers its repertory complete
without some number of this quaint
yet pleasing form of musical eccentric
ity. A few months ago The Georgia
Camp Meeting" was the public's ideal.
This was quickly followed by ''Whis-
ting Rufus Smoky Mokes" and kim
dred compositions, which reverberated
through the country like magic. The
latest IS the "Bos'n Rag"
A peculiar feature of this latest musi-
cal craze is that although endowed
with a ''Bostonic" title it was neither
written in Boston nor composed by
Boston writer. 1t is simply entitled
"Bos'n Rag" because the author, who
got his inspiration some time ago at
cake walk in Boston, conceived the
idea of bestowing upon his work the
title that suggested itself at that time,
says the Boston Herald. The dance is
a very quaint conception of rhythmical
jingle.
The author of this unique creation is
Fred S. Stone, Detroit writer, one of
the most original characters that ever
wrote "coon" melody. He is a mu-
latto, but a most intellectual man of
refined personality, and is one of the
most popular creators of melody in the
country. His knowledge of harmony
and counterpoint is extensive, and he
Is known as the yellow Genius of the
West" His works bear the stamp not
only of originality, but finished melodic
instruction, and he plays various in
struments with ease and perfection.
BE is the author of hundreds of popu-
lar compositions, including Ma Rag
time Baby" "a Lady of Quality"
waltZes, etc.
The leading musical organizations in
many parts of the west and the south
are featuring the "Bos'n Rag" and it
win only be short time when the en-
terprising bands at Narragansett Pier,
Nantasket Beach, Point of Pines and
other New England resorts will ring
with the merry strains Of this new
oddity IN syncopated music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04
FOR SUMNER WEAR.
Hints as to the Proper Things In
Mems Fashions.

Mems Fashions.
Flannel suits will be much worn
again this summer, but dark patterns
should be chosen for town or suburban
wear, as they do not look shabby near
ly as quickly as light shades, says the
New York Herald. By shabby" refer
ence is not made to a soiled appear
ance, but, as flannel will lose its
shape quicker than tweed, a dark suit
slightly out of the original perfect
hang is not so unsightly as a wrin-
kled light brown, for instance.
Blue serge suits will never go out,
and double breasted coats are becom-
ing more popular than ever, but should
be worn only by slight men; stout fig
ures should always have single breast
ed coats. Only two pockets must be
made outside, the outside breast pock-
ct being eschewed altogether. Its con-
venience is no recompense for its rapid
transition to unshapelinesS and shah
biness. Tweed suits must never be
made double breasted.
Frock coats are still worn long and
of very dark gray or black. If in the
former, then the material must be
not pressing" the lapels, SO when
worn open In the hot weather they
hang better. The "check" button in
side, to fasten the lower button of the
inside flap to, should always be care
fully fastened before buttoning the
coat up, as it will preserve it's shape so
much longer.
The patterns for fancy cotton waist
coats are mostly in the light brown
drills, to be made double breasted, but
these should be always worn with a
dull finish and not glazed at all, as the
latter are not half so smart.
AS regards ties for day wear, those
known as four-in-hands, with wide or
apron" ends, are still in vogue, and as
the variety of patterns in these are in
exhaustible and of much better de-
signs of silk they will remain popular.
While on this matter, men should con-
slider that in the summer, when wear
ing light colored linen waistcoats, dark
ties should be worn. With dark cloth
light as they like.
Brown boots are getting darker in
the shade of the leather. and the varie-
ty of leather known as willow calf is
likely to permanently supplant the
more brittle Russia leather. The long
vamps so much in vogue should always
be ordered, but the very pointed toes,
even for those who can wear them, are
going out of fashion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04
SECRET BOOKKEEPING.
How England Transported Troops
md Supplies In south Africa.

To debit the imperial government
with the usual traffic charges upon
troops in passenger trains and upon
food, forage and guns would have not
only entailed an immense amount of
bookkeeping, but il would have put on
record for the guidance of dislOyal per-
sons the movements, number and des-
tinations of our soldiers and a COM
plete betrayal of the weight and desti-
nation of the guns and supplies hurried
to the front, writes Julian Ralph in
the London Daily Mail. On this ac-
count it was agreed between the gov
ernment and railway that the latter
should charge so much per truck or
carriage per mile and that there should
be no per capita charges for troops or
animals except for the few that went
by regular passenger trains. No weight
Of goods was recorded, the only care
being to see that the maximum carry
ing capacity of the trucks was not ex-
ceeded.
In future wars this method viii be
copied because ii combines economy
with a secrecy which is valuable be-
yond computation did not verify
the figures. but. have heard that the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04
KANSAS EXPOSITION PLAN.
VIII Ask Congress For a Million
DOllars.

VIII Ask Congress For Million
Dollars.
Kansans are pushing the semicen-
tennial exposition which it purposes to
hold in Topeka in 1904. Congress will
be asked to appropriate S1,0O0,0O0 to
aid Kansas in getting up its exposi-
ton, says the st. Louis Republic. The
promoters Of the scheme will soon in
vite the members of the Kansas dele
CATION in congress, both senators and
the eight congressman, to hold a con-
ference in Topeka to discuss the mat
ter.
1t is pointed out that congress has
helped cut a number of cities and
states with appropriations, and the ar
gument is made that Kansas should be
given similar treatment. Chicago got
several millions. Omaha had liberal
allowance, and st. Louis has just Sc
cured $5,000.OOO. The promoters in To-
peka believe that in asking for an ap-
preparation of S1,OOO,OO0 Kansas is ex-
tremely modest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04
PATRIOTIC CALL.

This Is the call under which the demo-
cratic national convention assembled:
The National Democratic committee.
having met in the city of Washing ton,
on the etwenty-second day or February.
1909. has appointed Wednesday, the
4th day of July, as the time. and chosen
the city of Kans rs City. Mo as the place
for holding the national democratic
convention. Each state Is entitled TO
q representation therein equal 10
double the number OF its senators and
Representatives in the 0ngress of the
United states; and each territory,
Alaska. Indian Territory. and the Dis
trict of Colum 0ia, snail have six dele
gates All democratic conservative
reform citizens of the United States,
irrespective OF past POLITICAL assocIa.
tIons and differences. who can unite
with us in the effort for pure, economical
and constitutions. government. ard
who favor the republic and oppose the
empire. are cordially invited to JON us
In sending delegates to the convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04
Temporary ChaIrman's Address.

livered an address of welcome.
Temporary ChaIrman's Address.
Gov. Thomas. of Colorado. was then
presented, and began his speech as
temporary chairman.
He spoke as follows:
I'VE met under most suspicious in
iuences. On the nations birthday,
in great central city of the republic,
AT the close and opening of n century,
we come together to reaffirm our al
legiance to the principles of Thomas
Jefferson and our loyalty to their
greatest living exponent. We have
been selected by the farmer and
the artisan. the miner and the
mechanic. the producers of wealth
in every state and territory of this
mighty nation, to register a decree
they have already determined. to pro-
claim a candidate they have already
chosen. We come, not with the
pomp and circumstance of consoli-
dated wealth. but as the deleg ltes Of
the plain people who believes that all
men were created equal and that all
governments derive their just powers
from the consent of the governed.
We are not here as the representatives
of the vast interests which dominate
every industrial life. but as the
champions of the individual cit
zen who stands helpless in
their presence. We speak not for
those who would pivot the 6nsr ces of
the world upon a single metal, sup
plementing its inadequacy by paper
currency issued by private monnpo-
ly at the expense of the people, but
for the millions who believe in the
money of the constitution. and in the
ability of their countrymen to legis-
late for themselves without tn, previ-
Gus permission of foreign parlia-
ments. Potentates or princes. "
He took the nations history at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04
PEOPLE ARE BURIED ALIVE.
Excursion Car Dashed Down 60 Feet Over
Bridge.

Tacoma, Wash, July Am ap-
palling disaster occurred this morn
ing, when an Edison car loaded with
excursionists coming to see the pa
rade, dashed down so feet over q
bridge at Gulch. burying the passen-
gers, among whom were many wom-
en- and children, under the wrecked
car. The car was turned completely
over and mangled the unfortunate
victims into unrecognizable shape.
By correct count SO men, women
and children were killed and 1S
wounded. or these latter fully half
will die. There were 104 persons
aboard the car.
Webster, Mass, July An a col
lision of two electric cars at EsstWeb-
ster this morning nearly a score of
people were injured, three Of whom
may die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04
AN EXPLOSION KILLS SIX.

Thirty Others Injur cd iu an Accident at
Parkersburg, W. Va.
Parkersburg, W. Va. July 4.-By
the explosion of tank of gasoline in
the yards of the Ohio River railroad
this morning j. H. Hamilton. general
superintendent; Bradley Reeves. en-
gineer; Edward Shannon, te!egrapher
Yardm aster Carr. Master Mechanic
Lalime and Conductor Bradford were
killed. Twenty-Five or 80 Others
were seriously injured, several OF
W hom may die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04

KansaS City. July AT Ia:Oe Chair
man Jones called the national democrat
Ic convention to order. Nearly every dele
gate was seated and the spectatorS' seats
were we'll filled.
Secretary Walsh read the formal
call. Rev. S. w. Neel, pastor of Cen
tral Presbyterian church, offert d
PRAYER, at the conclusion of hich
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04

prices Charged against the imperial
government are equal to a penny per
man per mile, three-quarters of that
sum for horse and farthings per
ton per mile for supplies. The railway
department is said not to be losing or
profiting unduly by this arrangement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04
Kind of Her.

May-The girls were all crazy to
know whether you are engaged
Marion-But you didn't tell them, did
you?
May-Oh, no. 1 said that when the
time came you wanted TO announce 1t
yourself.-Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04
FATALITIES OF THE FOURTH.

Seven Children Killed by Fireworks Ex-
piosion in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, July 4.-Seven chill
dren were killed by an explosion Of
fireworks in the heart of the Italian
quarter today. Three were so badly
burned that they will probably die.
About 20 others were seriously IN =
jured. The explosion was caused by
a colored boy firing a revolver into a
mass of fire fireworks owned by q side
walk merchant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04

Didn't Mind Making a Sacrifice.
Mrs. Turnbull-It's too bad of your
husband to cut off his flowing beard.
Mrs. Crimple-Yes, but he had to do
it. 1 gave him a diamond pin for a
birthday present.-New York World.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04
Winslow Wins.

Chicago, July 4.-The 14th annual
Pullman road race had 200 starters.
1t was won by K. Winslow. William
Blum was time winner, 1923 1.5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04
longer open to doubt.

London. July 4.-Advices from
Shanghai today say there is continued
fighting at Tien Tsin, while the Ger
man consul at Che Foo telegraphs
Berlin confirming the report of the
renewal Of hostilities. He says the
foreign settlement at Tien Tsin is
again surrounded and being bonn
barded. Women and children are to
be removed. The Chinese troops
have again advanced against the rail
road, and bridges are destroyed, but
communication by water with Taku
is maintained. 1t is reported Gen.
Mich 81 Chang is advancing for an at
tack on Tien Tsin with 10000 troops.
City Destroyed.
Taku, June 90 Yesterday party
under Lieut.. Commander Keyes. of
the torpedo boat Fame, destroyed q
new city and port IL miles from here.
In a second attempt on the arsenal on
the 9th. which the allied forces cap
tured and held, so Chinese were killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04
Such is the Latest Chinese Report Which Has Reached
London From Shanghai.
CONDITION OF BRITISH LEGATION AWFUL.
Gen. Mich 81 Chang Said to Be Advancing For Attack Ten
Tsn With $4,000 Troops.

The allied forces had 81 killed and
wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04

London, JaIy 4.-Not . singls foreigner
port which has reached Shanghai. Earlier
reports from the same sources describe the
condition of the British legation as some
thing awful. 1t is said the rooms OF the
legation are fi.led with sick and wound
ed, and killed are lying unburied in
heaps. 1t Is believed many omciaIs of TsunK
LYamen perished when the @ erman guard,
maddened by the murder of the German
minister, Won Ketteler, set Ire to the build
Ing. That foreigners ut the capital are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-04

Mayor Reed was introduced and de-
livered an address of welcome.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-02-13
Personal.

Dr. j. Hume Carter is trying to solve
rheumatic problem.
Frank Clark, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday in Mount Holly.
Miss Bessie G. Pease, of New York, is
visiting relatives in Mount Holly.
Miss Emma Scott, of Philadelphia, has
been visiting Miss Carrie Cronk.
Mrs. Kellogg, of Union street. has been
i'll for several days with the grip.
John Townsend, of Columbus, was a
visitor in Mount Holly on Sunday.
Frank Bullock and wife, of Millville,
visited Mount Holly relatives last week.
Miss Laura Miller has gone to Cuba
with a party of friends from Bristol, Pa.
Richard NJ French. of Bass River, was
in Mount Holly last week, visiting rela-
tives.
Miss Sarah Rogers spent last week at
Medford as the guest of her sister, Mrs.
HI. c. Allen.
Sheriff Fenton has recovered from his
recent illness, and he is again attending
to busine IS.
| George Sherman, foreman of the New
town (Pa. Enterprise, is visiting relatives
in Mount Holly.
Mrs. T. Walter Borton has been spend
ing few days with Mrs. R. F. Y. Pierce,
| at Scranton, Pa.
Miss Woolson, of Ridgway street, has
gone to Nicaragua to spend the remain
der of the winter.
DR.. and Mrs. Darlington gave dinner
to number of friends on Friday evening
at their residence on Main street.
| Miss Eva Dobbins gave a lunch to {
number of her friends on Saturday after
noon at her home on Broad street.
Leslie Fort, of Newark, son of Judge J.
Frank Fort, has been in Mount Holly
visiting his grandfather, A. Fl. Fort.
Miss Lille Colby went TO Philadelphia
last week to visit relatives. Her position
as cashier in Allinson's store is being
filled by Miss Mamie Williams.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-02-13
Pemherton.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor, of Ceilings
wood, were. visiting here on Sunday.
Presiding Elder Lake occupied the pull
pit of the Baptist Church on Sunday.
Mrs. Howard Poinsett is in q Philadel-
phia hospital, where she is undergoing an
operation.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Crammer have re-
turned from their wedding trip, and taken
up their residence here.
The ladies of the Baptist Church will
give an oyster and terrapin supper in the
1. Q. M. hall, Saturday evening, the 18th
instant
Blanchard H. White has sold the Israel
Strickland property, which he recently
purchased, to the Forest Lake Company,
of Browns Mills.
Armat Volmer, who resides on the Ben
jamin White farm, has secured position
in Philadelphia, and will move his family
there in the spring.
A delegation of fifteen members Of the
B. Y. P. u, of this place, will attend the
anniversary of the B. Y. P. o., Of the
Mount Holly Baptist Church, on Monday
evening
Samuel s. Brown, who for the past
three years has lived on the Thomas Logan
farm, will move to the Lippincott farm,
near Vincentown, now occupied by John
Wright.
Isaac R. Clevenger chaperoned dele
CATION of the members of Washington
Camp, No 40, P. o. s. A., to Delanco,
last Tuesday evening, and he did it in
great style.