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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-04
Saw the Wigwag Signal.

'" 'AAS w i6 "oB SiShoA'
The afternoon session of the Schlcy con, he
gan with inquire, concerning the wigwag sig.
MI to ,hc Oregon for the Brooklyn to fire her
thrtcon.incl. The witness tIicutcnont Doylc)
said TINT he was sure that he had seen the
signal made. but that hc was unable 10 find
an entry OF the signal in the ships log Reading
The log. he found several signals and then a
note saying that "other unimportant signals had
been made
Tcstiying concerning the events OF July B..
Lieutenant Doyle stated that at $50 A. m. Of
that date the Brooklyn had been G3oo ,ards
from the MORO. 300 yards farther out than the
position assigned. H. thought that the Brook.
lyn's first shot had been fired fonr or five min
utcs after she began TO move into action.
Captain hmy asked what efforts had been
n alc by the Flying Squadron TO discover 'hc
where abouts Of the Spanish fleet while the
squadron lay of ticni,eos bcior" the arrival Of
Captain McCalla. The witness replied that there
had been no effort except in making inquiries
o; the captain OF the Britsh vessel Adula
Captain l.cnlv then asked number OF o'cs.
ticn9. Tie hr.t OF these called for an cNplana
tion OF what tho witness meant yesterday when
he said he thought that Just after the begin
ming of the battle of July there was a pros
poet Of ''mclcc."
e! thought" responded the witness "that the
ships were coming right toward us. I thought
they would get into and thought VIC would
have Miy.up. as they were only about 400
yards distant "
Judge AdvocatcDo you mean that the course
of tie Brooklyn took her across the Spanish
line and that sll" necessarily manouvercd 80 az
it make turn to avoid that.
"rhat is what ! mean"
''What orders were given by signal from
the Brooklyn 10 the fleet during the action o'
,lnly 3?''
~ do not know. except what have already
testified to about the wgwag''
''Nou have stated thai while YOU were on Top
OF The stdrboard t,lrrct it looked very much as
though there was going 10 be- a general melee
or miNup with the Spanish ships 7 want You
tn give. as nearly as possible tho relative posi-.
tions OF the vessels. Spanish and American to
the Brooklyn at tic time you refer to-"
AT the time rctererd to. The Spanish ships
were in column. standing right toward lis and
about point on our starboard bow"
BY the court-What direction did the Span.
ish ships take Immediately after clearing the
entrance 10 the ha,bor:"
"Tlc direction must have been southwest.
They steamed rigl; toward us: that is when
first saw them they were on our starboard
bow"
BY the coutWas there a squadron night or.
der hool; board Of the Brooklyn?
81 did not soc any. No. ] know there
net. There was captains night order book
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-04
SILKS
Corduroys at SOC to $l.25

Are in very great demand this fall
for Jackets and Separate Skirts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-04

Election Nov. j
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-04
Strike Thoughts.

r 7 HAVING been decided by the
Il principals in the street car diff
Il ticulty to fight it out. it is in
order to consde" certain pos
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-04
How History Repeats.

r Il SEEMS to bc characteristic of
cer,ein Democratic politicians
l. not, We are happy 10 say, rep
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
AGUINALDO FOR PEACE,
Urges His Countrymen to Cease War and
Sustain u. y. CmIcials

- A'9 ~O"h'rSmeu To tease war and
Sustain U. s. OGIcials.
Agninaldo's peace proclamation was
made public Saturday. 1t is as fol-
lows:
Il believe am not in error In pre-.
suming that the unhappy fate to which
my adverse fortune had led me Is not
a surprise to those who have been
familiar with the progress of the war
The lessons taught with a full mean
ing, and which have recently come to
my knowledge, suggest with irresist-
able force that a conplete termination
of hostilities and lasting peace are not
only desirable, but absolutely essential
to the welfare of the Philippine is-
lands.
The Filipinos have never been dis.
mayed at their weakness, nor have
they faltered in following the path
pointed out by their fortitude and
courage. The time has come, however,
in which they find their advance along
this path to be impeded by an irresist.
ible force, which, while it restrains
them, yet enlightens their minds and
opens to the n another course, present.
ing them the cause of peace.
This cause has been joyfully EN-
braced by the majority of my fellow
countrymen, who have already united
around the glorious sovereign banner
of the United States. In this banner
they repose their trust and belief that
under its protection the Filipino people
will attain all those promised liberties
which they are beginning to enjoy
THE country has declared unmis.
sakably in favor Of peace. So be 1t.
There has been enough blood, enough
tears and enough desolaton This wish
cannot be ignored by the men still in
arms II they are animated by a desire
to serve our noble people, which has
thus clearly manifested its will. So
repeat this will, now that it is known
to me.
After mature deliberation, | reso-
iuteiy proclaim to the world that L
cannot refuse to heed the voice OF
people longing for peace, nor the la
mentations of thousands of families
yearning to see their dear ones enjoy
ing the liberty and promised generos-
ity of the great American nation.
by acknowledging and accepting
the sovereignty of the United States
throughout the Philippine archipelago,
as now do, and without any reserva-
tion whatsoever, ! believe that am
serving thee, my beloved country.
May happiness be thine"
To signalize this important step in
the pacification of the country, Gen.
Macarthur orders the release, on
swearing allegiance to the United
States, of 1000 insurgent prisoners,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
SENATOR CLARK ASSAULTED
Montana Copper King Beaten by Thugs In
Parts.

A dispatch frota Paris, SUNDAY, saws
'hat as Senator w. A. Clark of Mon
lana was returning to his hotel after
midnight, he was attacked by three
ronghs in little street behind the
Madeleine church. The senator put up
brave fight, but he was alone against
three, | had just been knocked down
when Mons. Marloupiot, typical
french cabman, who was driving by,
hurried TO the rescue. The cabman be-
gan to beat the footpads with his loaded
whip-handle just as two were holding
aenator Clark down, while the third
was ransacking his pockets.
Aarloupiot was beaten into intensi.
o'olty by them, but his intervention
gave the senator a chance to regain his
leet. Then two of the highwaymen
became frightened and ran away. Clark
easily settling the third thief with a
blow on the mouth, which sent the
fellow down.
Senator Clark, fearing that the cab.
man might be dead, placed Marlou plot
In the cab and, climbing on the box
himself, drove as rapidly as possible to
fashionable hotel.
Marloupiot soon regained his senses.
Not only did the senator reward his
rescuer handsomely, but he has en-
gagged the cabby for the whole of his
time until furthe, orders. Marloupiot,
who now has all he wants to drink and
eat, is devoted heart and soul to his
American master. Meanwhile both
men are doing Paris together in the
most fraternal manner imaginable.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
VesuvIus In Eruptiou

A dispatch from Paris says Mount
Vesuvius is again in a state Of active
eruption, and many people, scientists,
students and the curious, including
American tourists, are leaving Paris
by every train for Naples.
The first signs of disturbance .ere
observed week ago, when, for three
days columns of smoke, issuing from
the crater in great volumes, lowered
high above the volcano. Then came
occasional rains of the cinders, some
times sprinkling the country for sew
eral miles around. Now lava is begin
ming to run.
The fire at the crater is very intense
at night. illuminating the surrounding
region beautifully. Only two slight
tremo RS of earthquake have been felt.
SO far.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Chinese Imperial Palace burned,

The secretary of state received a
cablegram Thursday morning from Mr..
Squeires. United States charge at Pc
kin, dated at Pekin, April Is, saying:
winter palace occupied by Won Wal
dersee accidentally destroyed by fire.
General Schwartzkopp, chief of staff,
fatally burned"
This incident may prove more serious
than appears on the surface. 1t is
known from diplomatic communica-
tions received in Washington that in
tense feeling has been aroused among
the Chinese over the occupation of the
Empress Dowager's palace by Count
Won Waldersee and his military staff.
This was graphically set forth in a
letter received here from one of the
foremost officials at Pekip. He de-
scribed in detail the manner in which
the palace had been turned over to
military uses, and CONNIE ented upon the
indignity which it involved to the Chi.
nese people and to the imperial family.
Moreover, it is known that this mill
rary Occupation Of the imperial palace
was a moving cause for the rejection of
all overtures for the return of the i'm
perial family to Pelsin. From the Chi
nese standpoint, it was impossible to
even consider the return of the imperial
family so long as the commander-in
chief Of the n iad forcao xyae Il, ,ot,,.l
occupation of the.empress' palace.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
FistIcufrs with a Rnfrain.

In Bullet and Shot in Indian For.
est, Plain and Hill." Mr.. C. e. M. Rus
sell relates a thrilling adventure which
befell Colonel c., member of Lord
Roberts staff, while he was buffalo
hunting in India. The colonel had
wounded a buffalo. Reloading as he
ran forward he was disconnected when
the animal charged at him from be-
hind clump of bamboos. Colonel C.
!nterposed a tree between himself and
the bull, who cut a piece out of the
bark with his horn as he rushed by,
and then turned and went at the man
again with the same result. G. then
thought that he would try to reach
a larger tree. He started, but tripped
over bamboo hidden in the grass,
and fell prone, upon which the bull
overlook and did his best to horn him.
The beast ripped the colonePs gar
ments, and at last. getting his horn
under him. tossed him several feet
and came and stood over him. Colo
mel c. now did a most unwise thing
He sat up and hit the buffalo in the
eyes with his fists, and kicked him on
the nose. Fortunately the bull left the
man and went off The hunters
knuckles were terribly skinned, and
his gold ring was battered out of all
shape. This bull. luckily for the colo.
mel, did not behave at all as one
would have expected. The batterins
of mans feet and fists would onIy
enrage the ordinary buffalo, and insure
a terrible, If not fatal. punishment tc
the map.-Youths' Companion.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
STRANGEST OF ALL FISH.
Denizen OF the Deep That Angles for the
Fcoi 1t Devours.

FCOf IL Devours.
Most remarkable Of strange fishes
is the angler fish, whose very name
seems a paradox. The fishing fish Is
nevertheless a reality, and a stern one
to all that approach those awful jaws
of his. With body the color of mud,
he generally lies in the shadow of
some rock on the bottom of the sea,
waiting motionless for the approach
of his prey. He is provided with an
odd kind of fin Just over the mouth,
and this is held out in front of him to
give warning of the coming of some
thing TO be swallowed. One taken alive
was experimental on and it was found
that IL this projecting fin was touched
with stick, even though the stick did
not come near the mouth, the jaws
closed eonvulsively. This shows that
the fin, by some provision of nature
closes the jaws as soon as it is
touched. The mouth is tremendous,
growing to the width of a foot, while
the whole fish is only three feet long
One of thees anglers was caught not
long since and, although 1t was only
twenty-five inches long, fish fifteen
inches long was found sticking in its
throat. The angler is provided with
peculiar set OF teeth, in double or
treble rows along the jaws and at the
entrance of the throat Some of these
teeth are foot long. He is not a
pretty fish to look at, but he attends
strictly to business and will swallow
anything that touches his warning fin,
whether 1t be meant for food or not.
All kinds of things have been found
in the stomach of anglers. from bits
of lead and stone to fish almost as
large as the angler itself. This is
without doubt one of the most pecu-
liar and interesting fish in the whole
| ocean.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
sraho Quarantine Law Upheld by U. 8. su.
preme Court.

The United States supreme court
Monday. in an opinion by Justice
Brewer, sustained the Idaho law re.
lating to the establishm ent of a quar-.
antine against sheep coming from
other states in which contagious di-
seases are believed to exist. The de.
cision was rendered in the case of r
Rasmussen, plaintiff in error, agains,
the state of Idaho, brought before the
court on writ of error from the state
supreme court.
The defendant was convicted in the
district court of Oneida county, Idaho,
OF driving sheep from Box Elder
county, Utah, into the state of Idaho
on April 12, 1899. The case was carried
to the supreme court of the state aud
the conviction was sustained. 1t was
then brought to the United States su-
preme court on a writ of error, alleg-
ing that the conviction was contrary
to clause of the constitution Of the
United States, which prevents states
from legislating againt property of cit.
ltizens of other states.
The decision handed down upholds
the Legality of the law, in that.
the state has right to protect prop
erty of its citizens from infection or
contagion, and that laws passed for
that purpose do not conflict with the
constitution of the United States.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Crops Damaged In the south.

The weather bureau Monday reported
frost in the vicinity of Jacksonville,
Fla, Meriden, Miss, and at Charles.
ton, S. C. Snow is reported at Gains.
Vile, in northeast Georgia, the noun.
tain tops being capped with white.
Albany, in south Georgia, reports
the estimated damage to cotton at SC
per cent and that watermelons and
cantaloupes have been injured 20 per
cent. Fruit in that section is appar-
emily safe.
Americus, in southern Georgia. wires
that considerable replanting of cotton
will be necessary.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Montana Boy ALLIED.

Henry Morrick, a seven-year-old
grandson of Henry Harrison, we'll
known rancher of Chestnut, Montana
was instantly killed at the Roup farm
on the Yellowstone railroad Saturday
night. The youngster entered the
granary to drive out some chickens,
and while he was doing so chicken
flew against loaded gun in the build
ing, knocking 1t down, the force of
the fall causing the weapon SO be dis.
charged. The contents struck the lit
tie fellow. killing him Instantly
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
SEEM ALIVE THOUGH DEAD.
tnstancss In which Corpses Have Had
the Sembiance of Life. "

Live persons ave feigned death with
marvellous eXactness, but when the
dead feign life, or seem to feign life,
the spectacle is as grewsome as can
well be imagined Not long ago
Russian cemetery was the scene of as
weird wedding as ever has been wit
messed. A young girl who had been
bethrothed died on the eve of her mar
riage and her friends decided that. in
SPITE Of the intervening hand of death,
her marriage must take place; her we'd
ding ceremony was performed at the
side of the grave. and after the mar
coffin and lowered to its long resting
place. 1t is less than year ago that
a valuable cup was won in a bicycle
race in Australia by man who was
dead when he passed the winning post.
The race took place at an electric
light carnival" so-called, in the pres
ence Of 10000 spectators. In the last
lap James Somerville. rider, forged
to the front and secured such a lead
that his victory was assured. When
within twenty-five yards Of the finish
he was seen to relax his hold on the
handle bar and lose his footing on the
pedals. He did not fall from the ma
chine, however, and amid frantic
cheers dashed by the goal. winning
the race by half wheel AS he passed
the finishing post he pitched forward
and fell to the ground. When he was
picked up he was found to be dead,
and what was more, the doctors de-
clared that death had come to him
when he was seen to lose his hold OF
the handle bars. 1t was dead body
that had ridden the last twenty-five
yards of the race.
Since the plague has been preva-
lent In india searching parties go
through the villages inspecting the
houses with the idea of seeing that all
cases of death by the plague are report
ed to the authorities. On entering a
suspected house one day the inspectors
saw group of natives playing cards.
Something in the appearance Of one
OF the players attracted the attention
of one of the inspectors. who placed
his hand upon the mans shoulder. To
his amazement the man swayed and
fell to the floor. Upon examination
1t was found that he had been dead
some time, but in order to avoid hav-
iES the house marked as plague strick-
en- the other inmates had concealed
the fact OF his death.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Connecticut Town submerged.

The Flood Hollow dam in Middle.
field, Conn, gave way about o'clock
Sunday night, letting loose the water
in the big reservoir, which rushed with
terrific force into the west branch oi
the Westfeld river, sweeping every
thing before it, and submerging the
greater part of the town. No lives
were lost but great damage was done,
the extent of which it is impossible to
estimate.
Chester presents desolate sight.
The electric light station is submerged
Houses are flooded and streets filled
with timbers from the dam.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Killed In Gas Explosion.

A terrible natural gas explosion oc-
Cured in the Commercial hotel at St.
Marys, w. Va, early Monday morning
resulting in the death of four persons
The entire building, large frame one,
was instantly mass of flames, and
was entirely destroyed.
The dead are Sam Cunningham, oil
driller, Rixford, Pa; John George, oil
man, Butler, Pa; Harry Robinson, tool
dresser, Corning, o.; John Slater, rs
years old, son of the proprietor of the
hotel.
Other bodiss may be found in tho
ruins. Several persons were badly in
jured, but will recover.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25

An attempt was made Saturday
night to poison Joseph Haennelt, a
prisoner in the county Jail at Denver,
who is charged with having assisted to
rob DR.. Flora Belts of $1,000 worth of
diamonds in August last when driving
with her. An apple pie and some
cheese were left at the Jail for Haen-
melt by an old man who is unknown.
After nibbling at the cheese the prs-
oner became sick. An emetic was ad-
ministered, which saved his life.
An examination disclosed the fact
that the pie and cheese contained a
great quantity of arsenic and other
poisons. Haennelt gave testimony for
the prosecution at the recent trial of
John Barr and Mrs. Bessie Hodge, his
housekeeper, on the charge of having
brutally assaulted and robbed Mrs.
Belts. The trial ended in a disagree
ment of the Jury,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
pEPoRTEp FROM MANILA.
Five Men Arrive at San Francisco on Trans.
port Rosecrans.

The transport Rosecrans brought
from Manila Thursday five men who
had been deported by the military au-
thorities. Among them was Santiago
Maceo, son of the late Cuban leader,
Antonio Maceo.
Young Maceo came into prominence
on the Pacific coast two years ago
while travelling with Katherine Ting
ley, the Theosophical leader. He fell
out with Mrs. Tingley, claiming that
he was treated as a servant. While ia
the Philippines Maceo became a first
sergeant of the Macabebe scouts. lie
was accused Of giving information to
the Filipino troops, and was dismissed
from the army, and because of the
supposed menace of his presence in the
islands, General Macarthur ordered
his deportation.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Korean Minister of Justice Engaged In n
Conspiracy.

News has been received from Seoul,
from Korea. to the effect that the Ko-
rean minister of justice, Ki Kon He,
was arrested April End for the partici-
patton in conspiracy against the en-.
press of Korea. He named various
high officials as accomplices in the
plot. He was condemned TO death
April 5th, and the assistan minister of
the Korean court was sentenced to
fifteen years hard labor. The other
implicated officials were acquitted
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Enormous Amount of Gold In u. S. Treasury

Enormous Amount of Gold In U. S. Treasury
The gold holdings of the United
States treasury for the first time in
history have passed the $500, 900, 900
mark. The exact total was $500, 27s, SOC,
of which s252, ,o7s, $50 was held against
certificates in the hands of the outside
public, and s15o,ooo, 900 as a reserve
against outstanding United States
notes, the balance being free assets.
This is the largest amount of gold
now held by any single financial insti-
tuition in the world, and it is the larg-
est ever held by any institution, with
one exception-the Imperial bank of
Russia which in February, 1898,
raised its total holdings to $500, 300. 600.
At present, however, the Russian bank
holds only 1871 800, ,0oO
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Two Volunteer Regiments at San Francisco
Leave Service.

The Thirty-third and Third fourth
volunteer regiments, recently returned
from Manila, have been mustered out.
The Twenty eighth and Thirty-fifth
infantry, now in camp at the Presidio
expect to be mustered out of the SER
vice April 80.
Although there are very few troops
here now under orders for the Philip.
pines. transports will be rushed there
as fast as possible, to be in Manila In
lime to bring home all the volr.n.
teers to be mustered out by the lst OF
July,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
French Troops win Leave China In May

French Troops Will Leave China In May
Gen. Voyron, the commander of the
French troops in China, has informed
Gen. Chaffee that 10000 French sol
diers will leave China in May.
1t is the opinion of Me-. Rockhill, the
American special commissioner, that
the foreign troops may now commence
leaving China with perfect safety; on
the other hand, the announcement
that 10000 French troops are to leave
in May causes fear from the French
native converts and French residents
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
President and Cashier of Wa shiDgton Bank
Commit Suicide.

Charles Brown and Il. L. Canby.
president and cashier, respectively, OF
the First National ba nix of Vancouver
Washington, which was closed Satur-
day by the comptroll er of the currency,
committed suicide Saturday night two
miles from that city by shooting them
selves with a revolver. Their bodies
were found Sunday morning lying to
gether in a small clump of bushes about
one-half mile nor th Of Colum bia school,
which is situated on the outskirts OF
the town.
They both used the same weapon,
and Candy evidently died first, as the
revolver was found in Browns hand.
1t is evident that Candy put the muz-
zle of the revolver in his mouth and
then blew the top of his head off.
Brown then took it and shot himself in
exactly the same way. falling over
Canby's body. The banks funds had
been used in speculations by the two
men, and $50, 900 lost, which ruined the
institution.