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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10
UNCLE SANS COOKIE SHELLS,
The Mosquito Fleet viii Go 20 the
Philippines.

New York. Dec 10,--Fiye little cookie
shells from the navy are to travel more
than 1900 miles. TO the Philippines.
The flagship Of this mosquito fleet will
be the gunboat Annapolis, and her con-
sorts viii be the gunboat Nicksburg,
the converted yacht FrOlic and the tug
boats Wompatuck and Piscataqua.
They are 10 be sent In response to the
request OF Rear Admiral Remey for
small vessels 10 do patrol duty In the
Philippines. They win be examined this
week by a board Of inspection, and II
their condition Is satisfactory orders TO
sail will be issued az once.
Commander Karl Rohrer will be the
senior officer He and his ship are at
Hampton Roads, which Is the rendez-
vous. and the other vessels viii join
the Annapolis In q week The cruise
will be one of the most interesting In
the history OF the naval service. YES
esIs of the size OF the Wompatuck, the
Tiscataqua and the FrOlic have never
made so long a journey.
The Annapolis and the Nlcksburg are
of 200 tons displacement They use
sail as well as steam. The PlscataQua,
formerly the W. II. Brown Is an ocean
going tug of 63l tons, for which the
government paid $4,000 at the out
break OF the recent war She carries
a battery OF six rapid-tlre guns.
The Wormatuck is also an ocean
going tug of 462 tons, and was known
as the Atlas before the government
paid $4,000 for her In 1895. She carries
two rapid-fre guns and made a name
for herself during the war by her work
IN the cable cutting expeditions on san
tiago and Guantanamo.
The Frolic is a craft Of COZ tons and
was formerly the pleasure yacht Com
anche. owned by II. NJ. Hanna, broth
or of Senator Hanna. When the gov
eminent bought her she was in Lake
Erie and she was brought down and
fitted with a battery OF four rapid-fre
guns.
with the exception of the Wompa-
tuck these vessels are az the rendez-
vous or on their way there. The Wom-
patuck was to have sailed yesterday
from the Brooklyn navyyard, but II
was discovered that her rigging needed
slight repairs, which VIII be made this
morning. Lieut.. Com. II. II. Sherman,
who is to command her, viii probably
take her TO sea this afternoon. Lieut..
com. : herman hNA AfllNlaH A~NNA' s''tf'-'f
will be the only officers on board the
Wompatuck and it will mean u hours
work day for each Of them while the
craft is at sea.
The limited coal capacity Of these
vessels presented a difficulty, but THIS
was covered 10y the plan Of taking the
southern route, where frequent stops ior
coal could be made. The itinerary
marked Que Is from Hempton Roads 10
the Bermudas, to San Juan Porto Rico;
10 Barbados then across the Atlantic
10 the Azores. TO Gibraltar ana then
through the Mediterranean, stopping at
small ports along the European coast
Through the Suez canal and 70 Mania.
There Commander Rohrer VIII report
TO Admiral Remey.
II Is understood that the gunboat To-
peka. which Is now at Naples VIII JOIN
Inc mosquito fleet in the Mediterran-
can.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10
GuBERNAToRIAL TIT FOR TAT
GOV. Thomas Refuses 90 Honor Gov.
Mounts Rquisition.

indianapolis. Ind. Dec. 9.-Gov.
Mount today received word that Gov.
Thomas Of Colorado has refused to
honor a reQuisition from Indiana for
the return Of clifton OXman OF Prince
ton. Ind. accused OF defrauiing In
real estate deal j. Mayer Greene Of
Chicago.
A special from Denver says the In
diana sheriff had Attorney. General
Campbell OF Colorado inspect the pa
pers and they were declared legal AZ
forwards. Il Is stated. Gov Thomas had
consultation with Mr. Campbell and
then announced that the papers were
not made out I'm technical FORM ana
this. taken In connection with the at
titude Of Gov. Mount Of Indiana, In re-
fusIng to honor Gov. Beckham's requi.
sitiOn for the return 10 Kentucky OF
w. $. Taylor who IS now living In In
diana. who was wanted IN Kentucky he
said. would cause him 10 refuse the
reduisltion Gov Thomas. II ~ stated,
al the same time said that several 9th.
er governors had, he believed decided
10 take similar steps regarding Gov.
Mount The matter has created consld-
erlble comment.
Gov. Mount when told tonight Of
Gov Thomas's action, said he was sur
prised al Il. There may be something
political In this natter said he, but
] am surprised that Gov. Thomas re-
sorts 70 any so-called precedent In his
action on the requisitlon. He cites my
action IN the Kentucky case as a pre-
cedent which he says he is inclined 10
follow. / considered no precedent when
I refused the Kentucky requisitlon. |
ala so because ] aid not believe the
men could get n fair trial IN their own
state. Governors do not as a rule re-
sort 20 presidents I'm acting on such
questions Each stands on It's own
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10
Empress Dowager Much Alarmed.

London, Dec. lO-Dr Morrison IN a
dispatch 10 the Times dated Pekin
December 9Th says: "A prominent
Chinese official tells me he believes the
edlct regarding Gen. Tung Flu Slang
is the outcome OF the empress dow
ayers alarm at the report received By
her from the southern yiceroys Of the
intention Of the Germans 20 send an
expedition 10 cut Off the courts sup
plies He further declares that the
court Is prepared to make a scapegoat
OF Yu Hsien."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10
Statement in the Booz Case.

New York, Dec. i0-Willlam II.
Booz father of Oscar l.. Booz whose
death is attributed to ha2ing by fellow
cadets at the West Point military
academy IS preparing statement
which Is 20 be presented 20 Congress
and the war department, says a Brls-
tol Pa, dispatch TO the World. The
statement will be turned over 10 Con-
gresham Wanger and he will be
asked to bring about a thorough In
vestigation Of the charge that young
BoOz was cruelty treated
In the document will he the details
OF the hazlng told by the dead cadet,
extracts OF letters received from him
by his family. and also names uttered
by him I'm his dellrium
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10

In very friendly terms. but the fact
that its existence has been kept a close
secret IS sufficient To- indicate It's au-
thor's intention to abstain from any
active steps friendly to Intervention,
The cars naturally pleads his illness
as "a sufficient excuse FOR not interior
ing. Mr. Kruger. when cheored by the
crowd on his return from the cathe-
dral today turned and roundly rebukod
those near him for such dissertation
Of the sabbath"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10
Gives CrcdIt 10 America.

ST. Petersburg, Dec. lO.-The Noyoe
Vremya, IN an article, evidently in
snired, referring to the recent dis
patches from Dr. Morrison In Pekin
10 The London Times, saying all the
credit OF securing softcned terms. Is
given by the Chinese to the Russians,
remarks.
THE credit for the existing entente
really belongs 10 America. England be-
grudees President Mckinley his lust
prestige because he has emphasized
Americas friendship FOR Russia
The Russian Journal regards the al
terations which America has procured
m the peace preliminaries as OF the
greatest importance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10
Rnllwar TeIegraphers' strIke.

Fresno. cal. Dec. l0.-John W. Hays
local chairman Of the order OF Railway
photographers and member Of the Chi
cago Grievance committee, makes the
following statement In regard 20 the
strike of operators on the san Joaquin
valley division of the Santa Fe
"As Tar as can be asCertained every
operator on the san Joaquin Valley
division went out promptly az 5 p. m.
Sunday. j. A. Newman. general chair
man OF the order, has wired me as
follows.
company shows evidence toward
an early settlement
The disnatcher's Office here says an
he trains are on time. and that only
four men are out. but operators along
the line say the strike Is solid.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10
Archbishop ireland PrOphe8ies It
viii Come SOOh
ROMAN QUESTION DISCUSSED
Reasons why the Sovereign Pontlh
should be Independent of ital-
ian InduenceN

Washington, D. c., Dec, l0-Arch-
bishop Ireland, I'm a sermon preached az
ST. Patrlcks church IN this city re-
viewed the question OF the independ-
euce of the pope and prophesied that
at no remote day the Italian people
and Chustendom az large would give
back TO the papacy its wonted dignity
and liberty" The discussion Of what Is
known as the Roman question was es-
pec.ally significant as the archbishop
during the latter's recent visit TO Rome
talked at length with the pope The
archbishop referred TO the pope as
prisoner In the vatican. voluntary IN
that no physical force prevents his
leaving its precincts, ana involuntary
iu that be- could not get beyond the
vatican without impaIring his dignity
as ponud and without seeming TO ac-
cept the situation created for him by
the entrance into Rome of troops OF
the Italian government. lie said the
Catholic church Is a "divinely created
organization deriving directly from
Christ IFS mission and all the rights
which are needed that II may live and
work It's life and mission are expressed
in It's supreme chief the successor OF
Peter, and 20 him belong in pre-
eminent manner all the rights inherent
of lbs mission and work Willed by
Christ hence. the pontlns right 20 IN
dependence and as a consequence TO
temporal sovereignty" The archbishop
said
II the pope IS a civil subject Of an
authority outside Of himself he has not
the necessary freedom the ruler or
government would interfere, making
laws impairing his freedom OF action
or strive io impose methods more SER
viceable to the state than the church.
The pontins words must bear no posi-
BILE suspicion that they We're imposed by
men who have no authority In things
moral and spiritual II the sovereign
pontIf be- the subject of the king OF
italy what guarantee is there for other
peoples ana other rulers that whether
through fear or favor Italian iutlu-
euces have not penetrated into the yati-
can and that Italian interests are not
90 Doe served The peril Of national
iealousies would be the greater were
the foreign countries nj the time war
ring with the King OF italy We In
America are willing indeed TO hearken
to the words OF Peter. but II must be
plain that they are not the words OF
foreign ruler whose sole purpase Is the
interest OF n foreign nationality of the
church The sole effective guarantee OF
independence for the pontin is tenn
poral sovereignty which marks for him
sufficient space on earth upon which he
may work I'm fulhllment OF his mission
with all the independence he needs"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10
ro,Improye Yellowstone Park Roads

Chicago. Dec. lO.-A special TO the
Cbronicle from Siuox city Iowa, says;
capt. y. II. Chitenden Of the corp.
NJ engineers. l.. s. A., departed iast
nighf FOR washington 10 appear before
he congressional committee on appro-
rriation 10 urge the necessity of an al.
iowance of $3.50. coo FOR the conuuatlon OF
the work of building the roads ana
brldges IN Yellowstone Park. Capt
cbittsnden Is In charge Of this work.
and during last year has spent much
OF his time there. he TOOK pholosIaP w,
maps and drawings OF lfnpToo,Ne''leilss
TO demonstrate his claim 10 the com
mittee. ..t..t
This Is the largest amount eNe ,, ' "aN,
OF Congress az one time lor ie''o"
stone Park.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10
AFFAIRS IN THE PHILIPPINES.
A Hongkong Correspondent Says
They Grow Decidedly Worse.

London. Dec. Unreliable advlces
from Manila show that the position of
the Americans Is becoming Increasingly
hopeless" says the HongkUng cores
pondent Of the Daily Mail Money Is
freely subscribed 20 purchase arms and
ammunition that are imported for the
insurgents. The Americans viii never
capture the real coutraband running
vessels While. In order 20 Aatter the
official view that trade is hourshlng
goods are permitted 10 be freely i'm
ported 10 Manila they are distributed
from that point 20 the Insurgents who
are numbering and pillaging all native
sympathizers with the Americans
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10

Nogales. Ariz.. Dec. i0.-Ti Is learned
on good authority that George Vest
inghouse of pitsburg has bought the
entire Buena Vista grant comprising
seven thousand acres OF land. and in
tends 90 erect at some point on the
santa Cruz river colossal reduction
works and a smelter and build rail-
way connecting the mines, the rcduc'
ton works and Nogales.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10
Heayy Rain in NIexico.

Chicago, Dec 1O.-A special to the
Record from Guadalajara, Mexico,
says
The mountain districts Of the states
OF Jalisco and Guerrero have been inn
perlled by continuous torrents Of rain
during several days. The rivers and
smaller streams have overlooked their
banks and destroyed much valuable
property. In the Miahautepec dis
tricts. state Of Guerrero, several small
villages were inundated and many
houses were swept away Hundreds
OF cattle Wree drowned
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10
MystIc shrlne TcmpIe for MonoInln.

Chicago Dec. 1O-A special to the
Chronicle from Grand Rapids, Mich,
says
Imperial Potentate Louis r. Wlnsor.
OF the Mobiles OF the Mystic Schrine is
90 90 20 Honolulu 10 institute a temple
and sadalin temple Of western Michigan
oasis. which will furnish the escort for
what promises to be one OF the most
notable pigrimages on record. The
saladin mobiles, with their wives. will
start from Grand Rapids February 25th,
by special train for San Francisco.
where California mobiles will join them
and they win embark on a specially
chartered steamer for Hawaii.
Two weeks will be- spent on the is
lands Saladin mobiles will be Joined
by mobiles OF Chicago and other points
and the party for the ocean voyage will
number $50.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10
AmerIca as a World Power.

Berlin. Dec. 9,-The National Zeltung
deyotes SIS first page today TO a care
fully prepared editorial dealing with
the United states as a world power.
After pointing out the enormous prog
ress. economically and politically Of
America in the worlds affairs, the edi-
torial declares that IN both respects
the United States is arrayed against
Europe
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10
Lord Nelson Rclics stolen.

London, Dec. 1O-Seyeral relics OF
Lord Nelson including his watch and
many OF the medals awarded him, were
stolen from the Greenwich hospital
Saturday after the attendants left. The
police have no trace OF the thief.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10
Wnnd Mnrkers, strike.

Chicago. Dec. ia settlement Of the
wood workers strike, that eliminated
IN the murder Of Foreman Harry Far
ress Is said 10 be assured as the out
come OF concillatory measures submit
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-10
Cars Messaqe 10 Kruger.

London, Dec l0-"Mr Kruger re-
celyed message from the czsr Friday
night SAYS the correspondent OF the
Times at The Hague. 1T was couched
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-09-26
A MementO of Edwin Ciapp.

Some time previous to tho death OF the
late Edwin Clapp, OF President, he had
some mammoth views taken of some OF
the most romantic bits OF scenery on his
estate and was especially proud OF views
of glen showing rocks of enormous size.
In his unpretentious manner he dubbed
them "hs rock pictures" On Wednes-
day Mr.. George Lewis, of this city, re-
ceived the following letter from Captain
John NJ. Clapp, brother of the deceased.
George Lewis, Esq;
My Dear Sir:-I send by cam to-day to
Mr.. Seep's Oflica 10 'rock pictures lor
tho ID pail bearers who acted as such at
my brothers. funeral.
They are addressed 10 you-will you
kindly distribute them as designated,
Tho one for Captain Cummings | dc
livered 10 him at Tidioute.
With many thanks for your attention
and kindness | am
Yours very truly,
President, Sept. 10. j. NJ. CLAPP.
The following is a list of the pail bear
ers referred 10 in above letter and TO
whom Mr.. Lewis will deliver the pic
lures on demand:
Captain IL. II. Cummings, Tidioute !;
j. A. Ritchey, George Porter, George
Lewis, ]. B.Crawlord, Harvey Fritz, J.H,
Payne, Edward f. Magee, X. Chickering,
C. II. Lay, Jr., w. j. Klrkwood, J. S.
Carle, Major C. w. McClintock, j. S.
Klein, NJ. A. Moss, George II. Spettigue.
-Del7ick.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-09-26
"Whai's The Tine ?"

a booklet " tn this title, just published
by the Chicago, Milwaukee IL st. Paul
Railway, should not only be in the hands
of every traveller, but should have a
place on the desk of every banker, mer-
chant or other business man.
The four "Time Standards" which gov
ern our entire time system and which are
moro or less familiar 10 the travelling pub
lie, but by many others little understood,
are so fully explained and illustrated by
a series of charts, diagrams and tables that
any one who chooses can become conver-
sant with the subject in question. There
are also some twenty-fourtables bywhich
almost at glance. the time at any place
being given, lhe hour and day can he as
certaned in all the principal cities of the
world
a copy OF this pamphlet may be had on
application TO Geo. II. Heaford, General
Passenger Agent, Chicago, enclosing two
cent stamp 10 pay postage. st
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-09-26

"A piece of music that is certain to
call up recollections of every heart, and
is equally certain to become one of the
most popular ballads of the day, Will be
given FREQ with every copy of the Great
Philadelphia Sunday Press Of September
30 next Sunday. The composition is
entitled "Just Lock of Hair for Moth
err" 1t is war song full of tenderness.
The words are by Andiew B. Sterling
and the music by Max Dreifuss. The
music store price is 10 cents. If you
want this comp ,sttion free you had bet
ter order next Sundays Press early.
A mother sent small boy into the
country, and afteER week of anxiety re-
ceived this letter; "I got here all right,
but forgot to write before A fellow and
went out in a boat and the boat tipped
oyer and man got me out. l was so full
of water that didn't know anything for
long time. The other boy has TO DO
buried after Lney find him. His mother
came aud cried all the time. A horse
kicked me over and I've got TO have
some money for fyin' my head. We
are going TO set barn on fire tonight
and | should smile FIVE don't have bully
fun. shall bring home a tame wood
chuck if can get him in my trunk -
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-09-26
Fer War; :.

The following letter, dated Stait, Pa,
Sept. %, 1900, explains ITSELF and guilty
parties should take We ning accordingly;
Ed. REPUBLICAN,
jr.-I wish YOU would please tell
the people Of my neighborhood that am
tired ofraising chickens and fruit for my
neighbors without pay for it. am there
fore compelled o lay some traps in my
orchard. and anyone that sneaks through
my orchard a..er dark or midnight and
gets hurt has to AXE it as it comes. l be-
lieve that people that claim to have relig-
ion should not let their children sneak in
other peoples orchard at midnight and
spoil and steal fruit and chickens. Any
one that is compelled TO cross my farm
at night can do 80 by going through the
lane and along the fence, but not throug h
my orchard. RUDoLPH KAMAN.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-09-26
NObIit Family Rep' on.

The second annual reunion of the Mob
lit family was held at the home of the
parents at Barnes, Pa, on the 10th OF
September, 1900. Members of the family
be. an arriving as early as the 18th and
by 10 o'clock on the 10Th all OF the chill
dren, with the exception Of one, had ar
rived at the old home. Greetings and
handshaking were in order until dinner
was announced The old store room had
been fixed up with evergreens and flowers
until it looked like some cozy nook in a
green house. The long table was loaded
with choicest and most delicious viends.
There were seated at table 81 of the fam
ilv connection. Ifall had been present
there would have been 46, all decendents
of w. G, and G.. Noblit. Those of the
children present were: Ms. j. NJ. Chan
der. Dayton, Ohio; VIM. r. Noblit, Jcr-
sey Shore, Pa; Geo. W. Nobllt, Pigeon
Pa; G. +, Nobiit, Tarpon Springs, Fla;
Mrs. Ida NJ. Chaffee, Olean, N. Y; Mrs.
Winnie Hoover, Mrs. Rose Thompson,
J. G. Noblit, d. +. Noblit Barnes, Pa;
John r. Noblit, who lives at Sugar Hill,
Pa, being the only one OF the 10 chill
dren absent. This family has remained
unbroken for more than 81 years GEO.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-09-26
YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS.

f. E. Weston of Mayburg was I
pleasant caller yesterday.
Mrs. c. +. Weaver and Charles wer,
Oil City visitors Monday.
j. T. Brennan, Esq, of Warren, wa:
a Tionesta visitor over last Sabbath.
David Coleman, of the Ohio oil field
visited his parents here the past week.
Mrs. G. T. Anderson and Mrs. j. w
Green were Titusvlle visitors Monday.
Mrs. Thos. Mays LEFT yesterday fol
Salina, Venango county, to visit her
brother.
j. f. Patterson, one of Erie's promi-
nent business men, is visitor in town
this week.
Misses Mary L. and Lorine Daugh-
erty OF Kittanning are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. Fulton.
Miss Mary Denslinger of Oil City was
a guest of Mrs. c. f. Weaver, at Hotel
Agnew, a few days past.
Mrs. Burdetta j. McNeel and young
son John, of Chesley, ontario. are guests
at the home of DIR. J. w. Morrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Nicholson of Oil
City have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. w. Grove during the past week.
Elmer Fleming was business yisi-
tor 70 Cory, Pa, Saturday. He is inter-
ested in an oil well dilling near that city.
A. d. Christie and Laura Walker,
both of this county, have been granted a
license TO wed by the Clerk of Jefferson
county.
Mrs. Mary Gaskill of Alliance, Ohio,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sabllla
Reck. She is accompanied by her cous-
in, Mrs. Mary Buchakser, also of Alli-
ance.
-EX-Judge Nash of Pigeon, NJ. e. Alb
bot OF Endeavor, A. II. Mechling and
l.. A. Kuhns of Barnett township were
pleasant callers at the REPUBLICAN Of
flee this week,
We are glad to note the return of
Charlie Swar zfagea TO town. Charlie is
one of our best young men, which is full
~ atesled by the hearty hand-shake
with which his friends are greeting him.
Mr.. and Mrs. H.W. Horner returned
last week from Allegheny Springs, the
hotel at which place has been in their
charge during the past season, which was
a very successful one at that popular re-
sort.
The serious illness of his baby girl
bas called Will Saul home from his STA
ton on the main line of the P. r. r. His
sister, Miss Lou Saul is down from
North Warren, also on account of the
child's illness.
The venerable Samuel Stewart is
critically i'll with the infrmitles of old
age. The old gentleman has multitudes
Of friends here and in this section of the
country who hope that he may recover
and be spared for many years.-TytuS-
Uile Courier.