12 THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY. MARCH 10, 1898. Royal make the food pure, whU some and dcllcloui. POWDER Ibiolutcly Puro novti tAKiNU rovtotn Co., tw vomt. DAYS OF WAITING AT CUBS CAPITAL Scenes at Havana as Described by a Press Correspondent. WHERE WEALTH AND SQUALOR MEET Pen PicCuros ol Cliarncters in tlia City Toward Winch the Eye ol the World Aro Turned--Tho Charms ol the Troplci--A Gllrapio at Cnptnin Sigsbco. "rom a Staff Correspondent of the Ab clattd l'rtss. Havana, March 14. Sides of. tur quoise, royal palms with .trunks of sil ver and crowns of grecu, imny charm Inc looking women and fine looking men, bands thoroughly melodic, houses whose outer ugliness but accents the statue haunted, flower embossed beau tics within, occasional flashes of noon day heat rendering the siesta time al most a necessity, ozone laden morning and evening bieczcs that make one's lungs a luxury, seml-occaslonal show ers with sub-tropical down pouilngs these arf some of the attachments and attributes that mark Havarui, as re taining some of her old time charms. Narrow, Ill-paved streets, unsanitary rnd foul-smelling garbage, uncleanly alleys and back-yards, lack of modern t'onvcnionces, a super abundance of glare, a surfeit of squalor, misery, star vation, disease, death In countless and appalling forms, stagnant business, legnant officialism, crowded hospitals, gorged prisons these, the seamy sides of the tapestry of life here and to the obtervant the sadness makes discord of the Joyful notes. A visit to a relief s'.atlon makes the laughing crowd nround the band stand In the "Paro.uo Central" a mockery and the gay equip age nl the rich ofllcer or merchant only brings Into bold relief the mean death cadk of the pauper and the paclflco. COSMOPOLITAN CITY. It is a cosmopolitan city In a way, but while the Latin, the Gallic, the In dian and the African predominate In nun. bets, the Anglo-Saxon holds, as usual, his sharo of public attention. The most animated conversation among the voluble Cubans Is hushed Into quiet observation If Slgsble, of the ungulfed Maine, comes Into view. Slgsbee, aloft, pleasant-faced, kindly-voiced, medium in statue but eroct In carriage, keen of eye. ready of tongue, almost debonnalr when off duty, but Incisive, vigilant, politely peremptory, sure In command, quick in foresight, when on board; the first man (the stranger wants to see and, if so fortunate as to meet him, the last to whom adleux are made. Then there )s the court of inquiry Sampson, tall, slightly bent as to shoul fiprs as he gravely liBtens to question or suggestion, with a face marked with thought, firm lips, hhrouded by grey mustache and beard, courteous but cold, quick to detect assumption and quicker to grasp a point of moment, :i very Ideal president of a court for whose decision, it Is rot too much to cay, Christendom waits with eager ness Chadwlck, ruddy, semi-portly, genial, suave, fluent, hearty, with eyes none the less keen .that they grow mer ry on occasions and lips that can close In lines of Iron though well acquainted with laughter Potter, brunette, sul dlerly, quiet but kindly, self-effacing, but with the weight of high Intelli gence In glance, speech, gesture; tn'e model of the executive officer diplo matist, man of the world Marix, a po tential of high valuo In any deliberat ive body; looking as if he could ad dress court or Jury to marked advan tage should occasion serve, posted In every dotall of his profession (as in deed are all his conferees), a man not to be hum'bugged and In the habit of weighing even his own thoughts beforn he givas th'cm utterance. Certainly a quintette (Slgsbee always being Includ ed) of which the United States is proud. PEN FICTUItES. Pencil pictures might be made of Loo th.it dashing cavalry soldier and un bluffable consul general of Elwell, Miss Barton's chief of staff, with the face and form of Pickwick and a heart as kindly as that dear creature of Springer, vice-consul, who knows Cuba nnd Its people as he knows the game of whist of half a dozen other officials whose names are now almost household words in the statos; but suffice It that all are men to be admired for strong: and manly qualities. Interesting too, to a Dickens, a Thachcry, a Dumas or a, Kipling would be. the better class of correspondents to whom Havana Is now the habita tion of hope alas for them it Is hope deferred. They must Join the vast multitudes who read their dispatches in playing the truly Spanish game of "set down." Patlenco Is harder hero than in the North for the Islander Is a "day-after-tomorrow" person any how and the sight of his cool nonchal ance while great events are having birth Is aggravating. Thoso of this dilettanti complexion of thought who were In the corridors of the Hotel In Klaterra must have been startled on the day that the Associated Press cor respondent read to a group of news paper men tho bulletin "Senate pisses fifty millions defense lilll this morn ing unanimously." What a cheer wont up. It was startling in Its sudden ness, Invigorating in Ita volume. News from home. In advance ojt the semi wkly steamers Is r.lways eagerly de slrtd here and when it was such news there was handshaking and orles of "Waked up, have they? Hurrah for congress." If there was an American, civil or official, native or naturalized, ivho did not rejoice at the news, the correspondent did not find him. tHE FOURTH BSTATR The fourth Mtate hero is the llv'e Jlast txmtct orwrviblo. Several of the Havana newspapers are really enter prising and for nil editions tho news papers rush and grow vociferous as In the Yankee cities. It is a llttlo amus ing, after glancing over columns and pages of governmental manifestos, pronunclamcntos, bandos nnd tho like, to noto the brief editorial paragraph which says In effect "Same old thing. Words are they, signifying nothing." The political situation, so far as It can ha learned, has been given from time to lime by cable. In this, as In the general life, beneath tho splendor and squalor, underrunnlng alike the light talk and the serious discussion. Is that current of vague unrest which might, In seml-parodoxlcol fashion, bo de scribed as "Expecting tho unexpected." What tomorrow, Mat the next stroke ot tho clock may bring forth, no man knows. His lack of Urowledgo does not impair his powers of guessing, however, and the prophet ic surmises, logical or illogical deduc tions, fears, hopes, assurances one hears on every hand would be laugh able were not the times so full of frowns. MOVEMENTS OP INSURGENTS. Of tho movements of the Insurgents the news that reaches the Havana gerr oral public Is, at best, meagre and contradictory. Many of. tho advices from the Eastern provinces must come by steamer, via tho North or South coast. Of course there are hundreds hero in constant touch with Gomez, Garcia and the lesser leaders, but they do not bruit their Intelligence abroad. It Is known that since the recent ar rests here for conspiring, a very con siderable number of young Cubans have left Havana for the field. A high official Is authority for the state ment that there are constant donations of money from residents In this nnd other Cuban cities to Gomez In the field or the Junta in Now York. There is a well accredited story of a rich Cubun resident In one of the principal cities of the Island, who, in the first ot the year has sent $10,000 cash to the Junta and as much more to the Insur gent government. It Is averred that while many of the Spanish officers have not been raid for four months and a large proportion of the soldiery has not received a cent for six months, the in surgents are well clad, well fed and well armed, their only pressing need being small arm ammunition. When, or If, Senator Pioctor talks In the sen ate he Is likely to have much of inter est to say concerning the Insurgents as well as the Autonomists and Span lards. PHYSICAL ASPECTS. To return to the physical aspects of Havana. The harbor always pre sents a picturesque and often a stirring sight. The falling off in vessels of commerce is fully made up by tho in flux of men-of-war and transports. The little white, greyhound-like Mont gomery lies within biscuit toss of the big, black Vlzcaya, whose twin, the Oqjiendo is only a couple cable lengths away and that much nearer the hills across the harbor dominated by Cab anas portress of bloody memories. On the Montgomery, under Converse, (whose knowledge of high explosives Is regarded as second to that of no living man) alertness and vigilance aro the order of the day and night. No ap prehensions of treacherous violence are felt, but the visitor to tho dainty cruiser must pass the scrutiny of the sentinel marine and later, of the offi cer of the deck ere admittance Is giv en to tho main ueck. Both Converse and the officers have already won golden opinions and add to the pride Americans have 'In their representa tives lime and hereabouts. SOREST CITY. Of late there has been quite an ex odus of Forest City people to localities whero steadier employment Is prom ised than has prevailed here for the last two years. Newport News, Va seems to be a favorite objective point for many. New Mexico comes In a good second, and we have contributed our share even to the Klondike region. Thursday evening John Cotter and Ernest Conrad left the borough, bound for the Virginia town, and tho same day Mrs. William Bryden and family March ApriL The months for renewing v fkM M and healing in the IWmJtuMJi 9 physical world. J T W The monthsj for new life, new energy, new blood in ' men and women. The months when our need of help from medicine is greater than at any other time of year. The months when Hood's Sarsaparilla will do us the most good because we are all now especially susceptible to benefit from this medicine. The months when Hood's Sarsaparilla is taken by the millions because they have found that it is the medicine which does them good. The months when you should take Hood's' Sarsapa rilla, because it will purify, vitalize and enrich your blood, and put you in good condition to resist the debilitating effects of changeable, warmer weather. Try it now. Satisfied with Hood's. "For several years I have taken two or three bottles of Hood's Sareaparilla every spring lor eradicating tho humors in tho blood and for building up the system generally. "My experlenoo with Hood'a Barsaparllla has been very aatisfactory." Geo. Franx, cora ot D. M. Ferry & Co.. Detroit, Mich. Croat Blood Purlflor. "Ilood'a Sarsaparilla is our family physician and I beltevo it needs no rec ommendation. Wherever it baa once been used there can be no substitute for It, as a blood purifier." Miss O. A. ELiiorr, Qrinnell, Iowa. Hood's Sarsaparilla Is sold by nil druggists. Prlco $1 ; six for $5. Prepared only by O. L Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass, Tlio Best Spring Medicine, left Vnndllnsr for New Mexico, to Join Mr. Uryden, who has secured a posi tion in n growing town of that state. Others aro contemplating an early de parture for different places that hold out Inducements that can not at pres ent be found in the coal valley. Nothing more than has been made public has been done in the matter of getting a bridge across the Lacka wanna river. Whether the porject has been tenderly laid to rest with a num ber of other schemes that have met an early demise or whether those In chargo are quietly getting ready for a stroke that will rear an imposing structure across the stream that flaws south ward Is not known. Some time ago the Wayne county commissioners appoint ed L. S. Collins ns a member of a com mission to establish a line between Wayne and Susquehanna counties, and Judge Purdy appointed a Mr. West brook, of Pike, as another member. The commissioners and Judge of Sus quehanna county were asked to ap point two more members nnd then let the four choose a firth and proceed to do the work. No action was taken by Susquehanna county. Therefore, rea son the Wayne county people, Forest City has no one but its own county officials to blame that nothing can be done with the bridge question. The line must be first established before either county can know Just what share of the expense It ought to bear In building a county bridge. If no lino Is established there will be no bridge. And no one seems particularly anxious to find tho line except tho fellows who have to wnde the creek or go a mile out of their way to get to the side opposite to that from which they started. This year's annual convention of the Jefferson branch union of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor will be held In the Welsh church, Clifford. AVOCA. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Holllster left yes terday for Brooklyn, Susquehanna county, to attend the silver wedding of Mrs. E. W. Kent, of that place. Rev. Mr. MeArthur, of Plttston, preached at the Christian nlllange guthering at Mary Hastle's on Thurs day evening. Mr. and Mrs. James Boa.e, of Pltts ton, spent yesterday among friends In town. A number of citizens from Dupont are advocating the necessity of lights In that town. A movement is on foot to have the Electric1 Light company ex tend their system through the town. Miss Gertrude Silvlus, of Wllkes Barre, Is the guest of Miss Kate Camp bell. David Griffiths will leave next week for Butte City, where he will make his future home. Messrs. Michael Brennan and Michael Walker, of Carlondale, were visitors at tho Whalen residence on Thursday. Miss Iona Robinson, of Pttston, was a gue3t at the Newlln residence yes terday. Mr. Patrick Callahan left yesterday to undergo treatment for Brlght's dis ease in the university at Philadelphia, Ho was accompanied by P. T. Mc Gowan. The funeral of Nellie, the four-year- The following are the newly-seloeted policemen of the diferent wards: Chief, J. F. Conaboy; Fir3t ward, Arthur Davidson. W. J. McDonald, Frank O'Boylo, Frank Parks, James Doron, John Lyons, John RIdgelly, An thony Clifford, sr.; Second ward, T. J. Newton, J. J. Call, William O'Malley, John McCarthy, E. J. Reilley, Thomas Houston, John Hoban, W. J. Williams, M. F. Dommermuth; Third ward, Thomas Rowlands, Thomas Coleman, It. A. McNulty, George Lampman, John Burke, M. J. Gllroy, B. J. O'Boyle, James Rlchens. old daughter of Mrs. Brawley, took place-yesteray afternoon. Interment was made In St. Mary's cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff, of Canton, are spending a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Harris. James Price, of the North End, la undergoing treatment for appendicitis In a Philadelphia hospital. Mrs. John Brennan, of Main street. Is critically 111 of p'leurlsy. The Old Forge colliery of the Penn sylvania Coal company has suspended operations until March 29. The salary of the borough secretary has been Increased from $70 to $100. Builds Up tho System. "I have taken Hood's Sarsaparllta for weakness with which I was a sufferer la the spring, and I have found It the beat medicine to create an appetite and build up tho strongth that I havo ever taken, and I recommend it highly." J. p. Wakd, Labelle, Ohio. Keeps tho Stomach In Order. "I keep Hood's Samparllla in ho house all the time and rrrarf Ik an . best spring medicine I can find, It has I pruvea Donenciai in keeping my stomach in order, and Blnoe I began taking it I can eat anything I wish." H. Btonh, Sherbora, Mass. ii ON All our departments unfold and unfurl an unparalleled outpouring; of Fashion's commands and bargains of the sharpest values. There is no chance, no luck bnsiness here, only solid, substantial fact selling SPRING TOP COATS. That $8 Spring Overcoat we spoke of yester day is certainly a favorite. They are selling fast. Made in the very latest style, with box back and broad over laid seams, a fault-defying garment, the same coat has been sold at $12 here. ll The "Pool Spring Special," we have men tioned, has taken the eye of the swell dressers of bcranton. It is a thorough, up-to-date copy of the plates furnished by the great English master tailor. A Fna Nuggets from Mm rJRW Neg igee Shirts In Oxfords, very neat patterns to choose from. A Shirt that will sell later in the year for 75c. 39c O Just arrived ij cases of the latest shapes in Black Stiff Derbys and Pearl, Brown and Black Soft Hats. They are the best quality we Williams & McAnulty, Money-Saving Specialties for March. ,10,000 jgm. I 3Bo Ingrain Cotton Carpeti. that will not be TCp nAn vnrH Bi mjm. .JSLa. 1 duplicated aunm turn season, at.- ou pot JfalU I STB m BB IDT P J 'too Ingrain Cotton CiirpeU, that will not bo -2(n nnn varfl RlVfll ISHSN" duplicated again till-neaion, at UC JlBr ydnl UUI IJtLiVW I O60 Jlrus'ds Cai pets, that will not be dupll. cnr nan vri I I catedaualutbls season, at OUL. pBl Jilll BOO pairs Iluffled Muslin Curtalno, worth $1.50 per pair, at OHo 1,000 Window Mhade on Spring Hollers, complete, at 8c 129 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, Pa. Steam and Hot Water HEATING Gas, Electric And Combination FIXTURES Electric Light . . . WIRINQ Charles B. Scott, IIP Franklin Ave. SATURDAY Our next coat is a full shapely box coat, 36 in. long, made and tailored in the best manner, in beau tiful shades of brown and grey mixed, and the price $10 This coat would suit the most fas tidious dresser, a choice box top coat, made in several shades of covert cloth, strapped seams, satin sleeves, highly tailored, a regular $18 garment, $' Fancy Silk Harked Hose The kind you have pnid 2;c for in exclusive furnishers. OUR PRICE, 15c, 2 Pairs for 25c Suspenders Made of the best elastic web, easy and com fortable, alwas sold for 25c by us, other stores charge you still more. 19c. Balbriggan Underwear A medium weight, regular made underwear that we have been used to selling at 50c. 29c Gent's Silk Garters Made with best elastic, with nickel-plated clasps; the kind you paid 25c for 9c iSSffisStfiBlfcwff'ffT&yfJ"iPnB.juiii, - AMTER BROS., Furnishers, Hatters and Clothiers. Rolls at 3c Per Roll WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF OYSTERS Faucy Rockuways, Cast IUvcra, Maurice River Coves, Mill Ponds, &c, &c. Leave your order for IMue Points to be delivered on the halt shell in curriers. 1 ft PIERCE. PI If I, WOLF & WENZEL, 340 Adams Ave., Opp. Court Maun, PRACTICAL TINNERS and PLUMBERS Bole Agents for Wchardson-noyutoa'J Furnaces soil Uansoj. NEW SPRING SUITS. You can see the sample Penn avenue window that is in the latest style, 3 and 4 in overlaid mixed cheviots. later on. $8 There is another in the same window that is made and cut in a stylish manner; the quality of the cloth you can rely on, including Non-Shrinkable Tweeds and Cheviots. $ 10 And while you are looking just take notice of these splendid Fancy Worsteds and Cheviot Suits. They are cut and made by skilled tailors. Such as you would pay $25' and $30 for at a custom tailor's. The pants are cut medium width, falling gracefully over the shoe. There are two grades, 3 12 and &15 the Min of Japanette Handkerchiefs This handkerchiefis as soft as silk, of the very best quality, fancy border or plain initial, always sold for 25c. 15c, 2 for 25c Collars All the latest shapes, pure, 4-ply linen, the regular 15c grade. 10c, or 3 for 25c Fancy Percale Shirts These shirts are the very latest patterns. 2 collars detached and one pair of cuffs, the same as you have paid $1.00 for. 59c Golf and Bike Shirts Made of Madras cloth and wove in fine effects of coloring, with two detached collars and cuffs. 75c values. 48c Fancy Silk Bow Tics made up in all the latest shades and pat terns, the regular 23c kind, 15 Cents. 1 OF SGRANT02L Special Attention Given to Rusl. ncss and Personal Accounts. Liberal Accommodation Ex. tended According to Ualancca and Responsibility. 3 Per Cent. Interest Allowed on Interest Deposits. Capital, $200,000 Surplus, - 350,000 UndiYided Profits, 79,000 WM. OONNELL. Preshlont. 1IKNKY BKLIN, Jr., Vice Pres. WILLIAM II. PECK, Cashier The vault of this bank is pro tected by Holmes' lilcctric Pro tcctlvo system. LADIES Clean your Kid GIotos with MILLKH'H OLOVKINK. l-'or sale only ljr Me.irs t Ha. cen, liuudquurlore for (lronsed anil nurtreinocl kid gloves In nil I tie must denlruulo sUadei. 79 t t of a Spring Suit in our strictly all wool, made button, Cutaway Sacks, Suits that you can't get Bargains lr u rrJ' I : W t &,. Nsr ,& w 5 1 have yet received; silk tipped, with leather sweat bands. See them in our corner win don. Our regular $1.50 Hat for t 98c THE MQOSIC POWDER CD. Rooms 1 and 2, Com'Ith B'l'd'g. SCRANTON, PA. Mining and Blasting POWDER Hade at Mooilo and ItU9tidale Works. LAFI.IN & RAND POWDER CD'S ORANGE GUN POWDER Klectrlo lotteries, Kloctrlo Exploders, for oxplodlne blast, hafety l'"uo and Repauno Chemical Co's cxp"osivb8 HERCULES ASBESTOS PIPE COVERING The Most I'crfcct Insulation. Applied by WARREN - EHRET COMPANY Contractor for Ehret's Slag Roofing, jii Washington Avtnui r-
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