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TWO CENTS.
SCRANTON. PA.. FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 9, 1898.
TWO CENTS.
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'fiAiE
MUZZLING
THE CORTES
Madrid is Determined
to Prevent Pub
licity DOWNFALL OF MINISTRY
The Scenes Last Night Would Have
Shamed n Bull Ring Several
Duels Hay Result The Status of
the Spaniards in the Philippines.
The Government Isolated on the
Question of the Conclusion of
Peace Commercial Union Asks
That All Military Schools Be
Closed.
Madrid, Sept. 8. The Spanish cab
inet, at Its meeting this morning,
agreed to take the moat stringent
measures to prevent the publication of
the proceedings of the Cortes and to
provide for the censorship of tele
graphic despatches.
The minister for foreign affairs,
Duke Almodovar de Rio, informed his
colleagues that, as a result of the ne
gotiations at Washington relative to
the Spaniards in the Philippine Islands
instructions had been sent to the
Spanish consul at Hong Kong in ac
cordance with the agreement reached.
The Society for Commercial Union Is
sending a petition to the Cortes, de
manding the closing of all the military
schools, the curtailment of retiring
pensions, that all officers returning
from Cuba be placed In the reserve,
and that, in addition, a budget of
3,000,000 pesetas be provided annually
for the care of the sick and wounded
' Spanish soldiers returning from the
colonics.
The newspapers assert that the gov
ernment is greatly astonished and
chagrined at the attitude of the con
servatives in the chamber, which indi
cates that the government is isolated
on questions of such magnitude as the
conclusion of the peace treaty.
DOWNFALL OF MINISTRY.
Continuing the Spanish papers ex
press the opinion that it foreshadows
ths downfall of the ministry.
The cabinet will meet, probably this
evening, in order to discu.su the situa
tion, but the chamber does not meet to
dny, ns thin is the fete day of the
Virgin. It appears vhat many of the
government supporters abstained from
voting last night. The fact is com
menced on.
The disorderly scenes witnessed in
ths chamber yesterday evening would
have shamed a bull ring. Fists and
sticks were shaken In the air, and In
vectives were to be heard on all sides.
As a result several duels may be
fought. It Is understood here that
Spain Intended to bargain at the Paris
peace conference to retain some of the
Philippine Islands, but the impression
seems to prevail now that a republic Is
to be established there under the pro
tectorate of the United States, Great
Britain and Germany.
General Polavleja, the former cap
tain general of Cuba and of the Phil
ippine islands, who has Issued a man
ifesto Intimating that he If ready to
place himself at the head of a neutral
party In politics Is, It Is understood, re
cruiting a strong party of discontented
liberals and others, with the object, it
Is reported, of "restoring the military
preponderance of the government."
YELLOW JACK AT SANTIAGO.
Six Cases in Colonel Sargent's Im
mune Regiment.
Santiago de Cuba, Sept. 8. Six cases
of yellow fever have developed la Col
onel Sargent's Fifth Immune regiment.
The cases have been watched closely
for several days and, In the opinion of
Colonel Havard, chief surgeon of the
military department of Santiago, the
diagnosis Is unmistakably correct.
The victims have been sent to the
yellow fever hospital and a strict quar
antine has been established against the
regiment, which 1b encamped on tho
hills along the Morro Road, about two
miles south of the city.
There Is a great deal of sickness In
this regiment, but, in the opinion of
surgeons, no more yellow fever.
All the other reslments now doing
garrison duty are In fairly good health.
No uneasiness is felt by General
Lawton or General Wood. The four
members of the Fifth regiment Infantry
who were sent to the yellow fever hos
pital ten days ogo, when they disem
barked from tho transport Knicker
bocker from Tampa, are doing well.
The battalion Is still isolated, but no
new cases have developed.
The destitution among the Cubans Is
still appalling. General Wood Issued
62,000 free rations yesterday. The
capacity of the free supply depots Is
not great enough to meet the demand
and a new one Is to bo established
shortly.
Pennsylvania Pensions.
Washington, Sept. S. Pension certlfl
'catea Issued August 21) and SO: Original
John I. Wlllard, Northumberland, $8;
Charles Miller, Luzerne, $G; Alexander II.
Gill, Montrose, Sutquehnnua, 58. incicasa
Dunlal Vailoau, Athens, Bradford. $14
to tlT, James L. Prince, Athens, Bradford,
t6 to J8. Original widows, etc. Anna
Duffy, Carbondale, Lackawanna, fS; Abl.
gall Avery, Centermoreland, Wyoming,
112; Jacob Hartley, North Mehoopjuy
Wyoming, 12.
Johnstown Deadlock.
Johnstown, Pu., Sept. 8. The republi
can congressional conferees of the
Twentieth district are still in a deadlock.
At threo sessions tcday 'ittlo change was
apparent In the voting. Thropp's men
broke away for the llrst time this after
noon and voted for Kooser, of Somerset,
but the others refused to budse. To
night Hicks complimented Evans only
and the latter returned It, but it was only
an Incident.
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SILVER REPUBLICANS.
They Are Organized In Interest of
,tho Metal.
Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. S.
Four state conventions representing
the Democratic, Populists and fusion
and anti-fusion silver Republicans as
sembled in this city today, each in a
separate hall. Further conflict over
the possession of the opera house be
tween the warring factions of the sil
ver Republican party was averted by
an agreement which was reached by
the leaders to hold separate conven
tions in other halls.
The Teller silver Republicans met In
Durkee hall. In calling to order.Chalr
man Blood said:
"There Is no doubt that the people of
Colorado are with Henry M. Teller In
this fight." The delegates rose en
masse waiving hats and cheering. The
demonstration continued Ave minutes.
Senator Teller was then elected tem
porary chairman. lie made a speech
In which he reiterated his well known
views on the silver question and add
ed: "I believe we could best serve the
cause of silver by organizing this
party."
It was for the purpose of carrying on
education of the people of the country.
We have nssembled at vnrlous places
to east our votes where It would do the
most good for silver but this question
Is a paramount one. I have no apolo
gies to make for voting for Mr. Brynn
(cheers). I will say I would gladly
support him in 1900 ngaln (cheers).
When people said they could not sec
how I could break away from the old
party, I answered I did not see how I
could stay In It."
Senator Teller declared President
McKlnley was an enemy of silver. He
advocated retention of the Philippines.
The senator characterized ex-Chalr-man
Broad's statement that a baud of
thugs had been placed In the opera
house, as an "infamous lie." He char
acterized the party that seized the
theater by assault yesterday as "a
gang of murderers.''
The anti-Teller silver Republicans
met In Coburn hall with Judge Dixon,
of Pueblo, In the chair. Nothing'' was
done this morning In either convention
except the appointment of committees.
The Democratic convention assembled
in Temple theater, Charles 13. Hesslng
ton, of Denver, being elected tempor
ary chairman.
The Populist state convention was
called to order at 2 o'clock this af
ternoon at the Blind Institute. T. M.
Henry was temporary chairman.
Senator Walcott came to town today
and has been In conference with some
of the anti-Teller silver Republican
lenders.
This faction will declare for the
"Free and unlimited coinage of silver
at the ratio of 16 to 1," omitting the
words "Without waiting for the aid
or consent of any other nation." The
resolution will commend President
McKlnley's war policy. This conven
tion will nominate Simon Guggenhel
mor for governor by acclamation.
PREPARING FOR
THE EVACUATION
Spanish Steamer Brings Instructions
to Havana Great Secrecy Is
Maintained.
Havana, Sept. S. C p. m. Tho Span
ish mall steamer Ciudad de Cadlz.whlch
arrived this afternoon, brought instruc
tions from the Madrid government to
tho Spanish evacuation commissioners
dealing with the details of the evacua
tion, the questions of , fortifications,
buildings, mortgages and other prop
erties of tho state to be renounced by
Spain along with her sovereignty In
the island.
The joint session of the commission
ers will be held behind closed doors In
the palace of tho colonial government,
and it is understood that the utmost
secrecy will be observed, all avenues
of Information being zealously guarded.
The United States transport Reso
lute, with the American military com
missioners, is expected to arrive to
morrow. The commissioners, it Is an
nounced here, will live on board the
transport, coming ashore each morn
ing and returning In the afternoon to
the vessel. Special precautions will be
taken to Insure absolute order and to
prevent any hostile demonstration that
might possibly be made.
BURNED TO DEATH.
Three Men Perish in a New York
Fire.
New York, Sept. S. Three workmen
were burned to death In a tire In Max
Stelner & C'o.'s workhouse, at No. 30
Vesey street, this afternoon. The fire
was started by the explosion of a bar
rel of spirits of alcohol.
The dead are: William Witt, fore
man, C5 Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn;
Rudolph Schoenbereff.resldence In Jer
sey City; a man known as "Paul," res
idence unknown.
Will Inspect Camp Meade.
Washington. Sept. 8. Secretary Algr,
accompanied by Mrs. Alger, his son, Car
tain Fred Alger, Major Hopkins, his aid,
und Quarterrr.ester Ludlngton, left Wash
ington at 10.40 o'clock tonight for Middlo
town, Pa., over the Pennsylvania rail
road. The t-ccretary will spend tho tote
noun tc morrow In an Inspection of Camp
Meade and will then proceed on his win
to Detroit, where he will leave Mrs. Al
ger and his son, who Ik still 111 from tho
fever following his service before San
tiago. John Grant Dead.
New York, Sept. S.-John R. a rant, sen
lor members of the Arm of Grant Bros.,
of Boston, who liavo a large government
contract for air bacs for the raising nf
the vessels of the Spanish fleet sunk off
Santiago, was found dead In bed at Smith
& McNeil's hotel today of apoplexy.
Joe Chamberlain Here.
New York, Sept. 8. Joseph Chamber
lain, Hrltlth secretary of stato for tin
colonies, who arrived here yesterday on
the Majestic, left for Boston today, llu
Is accompanied by his wife and their
daughter and Mr. Endlcott, his brotrr-In-law,
and the latter's wife.
Sick at Santiago.
Washington, Sept. 8. General Lawton s
report to the war department tonight of
the health condltons of the American
troops at Santiago today shows: Total
sick, 635; total fever, 3G9; total new cases,
49; total returned to duty, TO; deaths, una,
George lllnncn, Second Infantry.
LEAGUE CONVENTION
IS ADJOURNED
REPUBLICAN WORKERS COM
PLETE THEIR BUSINESS.
Resolutions Are Adopted Congratu
lating and Endorsing the Adminis
tration, and Attesting the Bril
liant Record of Colonel William A.
Stone Arch H. Mackerell, of
Pittsburg, Elected President and
E. E. Robathan, of Scranton, One
of the Vice-Presidents.
Pittsburg, Sept. S. The delegates to
the Republican state leaguu finished
their work a day earlier than expected
and adjourned at noon after referring
the question of time and place for the
next annual convention to the execu
tive committee. President Sobel call
ed the convention to order at 1O.S0
o'clock and after the usual opening
exercises the committee on resolutions
presented the following, which were
unanimously udopted:
Wo again endorse and ratify the plat
form adopted by the Republican national
convention at St. Louis In IslKi, and con
gratulate tho Hepubllcan party In Its
honest endeavor to carry out every plcdgo
therein made.
Second Wo heartily and earnestly en
dorse the wise, honest and patriotic ad
ministration of our noblo president, Will
iam McKlnley, who has stood manfully
by the pilnclples of the Hepubllcan party,
and whose sagacity, Integrity, statesman
ship and untiling perseverance has
brought to a successful closo the war
with Spain with so small loss of life and
treasure.
Third To the noblo and brave men of
our army and imy wo send greeting and
assure them that their gallant conduct
will bo a grateful remembrance and es
pecially do we dc-slro on behalf of this
assemblage to assure tho soldiers and
sailors of Pennsylvania that the old Key.
stone state Is Just-?is proud of her boys,
who have shown themselves to bo as truo
heroes as history has ever recorded.
Fourth Knowing that our standard
bearer. Colonel William A. Stone. Is truo
and nianlv; that his record both as a
soldier and as u clvllHn, Is without blem
ish, und believing that ns governor of
this state ho will bring additional glory
and renown to this grand old common
wealth, us will as add laurels to his own
record, as a gentleman and statesman, we
earnestly ask lu lis behalf tho suiiport of
all the citizens, regardless of party, who
deslro the best Interests of our stato; tho
upholding of her industries und the bet
terment of alt her people.
Fifth Tho other candidates on the tick
et u ro cquully worthy the conlldence and
support of all good citizens, and we ask
that every effort be put forth that tho
whole ticket may be elected by our usuil
overwhelming majority, and thus show
to the people of this great nation that
Pennsylvania now, as In ISM, is In favor
of protection to the homo Industries and
labor, and ever will stnnd for fair play
and good wages, which will bo paid In
money as good ns gold.
Sixth Representing n great volunteer
Republican force, this league recognizes
tho right of any Republican to be a can
didate for olllce before any Republican
convention, but It strongly condemns ns
unfair nnd unmanly the action of any
candidate, who, when fairly defeated for
the nomination In a regular Republican
convention, refuses to nblde by tho action
of tho convention.
Seventh Tho league further rocoenizes
the great valuo of leadership and tho
watchful maintenance of a party or or
ganization, but It denounces any form or
alleged or pretended leadership which
tends to encourage factionalism or create
dissensions within the party.
DELEGATES RECOMMENDED.
The committee appointed to nnmo
national delegates then made Its re
port. The following delegates and al
ternates were recommended: Dele
gates, J. G. Dlffenderfer, of Dauphin:
Henry R, Thorpe, of Mercer; J. B. Ray
mond, of Blnlr; Dr. McMcans, of Arm
strong; A. C Townsend, of Beaver; J.
H. Shlnde, of York; G. W. Kucker, of
Philadelphia; W. Hutchson, of Phila
delphia; David Hardy, of McKeesport;
Levi DeWolf, of Pittsburg; C. O. Huff
man, of West Chester; Thomas Ell
debrand, of Indiana. Alternates, George
Ynnger, of Philadelphia; J. F. Calla
han, of Philadelphia; L. R. Davidson,
of Beaver; Virgil L. Johnston, of Mer
cer; Leslie Hardevlck, of Erie; Harry
DIehl, of Allegheny; William Culbert
son, of Allegheny; S. M. Jack, of In
diana; W. H. Fetter, of Beaver; Wil
liam Bartley, of Philadelphia; E. E.
Robathan, of Lackawanna; W, H.
Bailey, of Dauphin.
The following officers were then
elected: President, Arch II, Mnckrell,
of Pittsburg; vice-presidents, J. Hamp
ton Moore, of Philadelphia; Edward
Henderson, of Jefferson; John D. Llt
tell, of Allegheny; N. II. Culver, of
Lycoming; John It, Wiggins, of Phila
delphia; E. E. Robathan, of Lacka.
wanna; Henry Zlmmerly, of Erie; re
cording secretary, George W. Llew
ellyn, of Luzerne; corresponding sec
retary, John C. Henry, Allegheny.
After resolutions of thanks to retir
ing President Sobel for his able and
painstaking administration, and cheers
for Colonel W. A. Stone and the rest
of the state ticket, the convention ad
journed sine die.
This afternoon the delegates were
given an excursion on the Mononga
hela river and tonight they left for
their homes.
Scotts Will Build a Ship.
New York, Sept. 8.-Irvlng M. Scott,
vice president nnd goncral manager of tho
Union- Iron works, San Francisco, sold
toduy: "Wo will undoubtedly build ono
of the new battleships for the govern
ment. It Is to bo a Ifi-kr.ot ship. Wo will
also build three torpedo destroyers. The
contracts, I feel sure, will come to us
becauso wo are tho lowest bidders. My
brother. Heniy T. Scott, will start di
rectly for 8.i n Francisco to supervise tho
beginning of the work.
St. Joseph's Hospital Train.
Philadelphia, Sept. S.Tho hospital
train which left this city today under the
auspices of St. Joseph's hospital tor Camp
Meade, returned tonight with elghty-twi,
sick soldiers on board. The men were
taken from the various regiments now at
Comp Meade. They wero suffering main
ly from typhoid und malarial fover. None
are seriously 111. All were taken to fat.
Joseph's hospital,
Ambassador Bayard Weaker,
Dedhum, Mass., Sept. 8. Former Am
bassador Bayard passed an uncomfon.
able day und tonight Is much weaker. He
has taken but little nourishment during
the past twenty-four hours and Is grad
ually sinking.
NOVEL COLLECTOR.
St. Louis Man Attompts to Secure
Money Due in Chicago.
Chicago, Sept. S. William R. Mc
Farland, of the Horse commission firm
of McFarland nnd Evans, of East St.
Louis, today walked Into the olllce of
Louis Newgass and Son at the stock
yards and pointing n revolver at the
head of Lewis Negass, the Junior mem
ber of the linn, commanded him to
send for his cashier, Frank Mosely.
Upon tho appearance of Mosely Mc
Farland drew another revolver nnd
ordered the cashier to draw a check
In his favor for $10,416 which he claim
ed the linn owed him. When the cash
ier had finished drawing out the check
McFarland calmly Instructed Newgass,
at the same time giving a menanclng
flourish to his weapons, to ntllx his
slgnuture to the paper. That done the
man from East St. Louis lined the two
frightened men up against the wall
of the otllce und with nil the solem
nity of n Judge at the bar, admlnlstred
nn oath tn them to tho effect that they
would not attempt to follow him nor
raise nn outcry. Ho then departed,
stowing his revolvers and the check
In his pocket. As soon as the visitor
had left the olllce, however, Mosely
and Newgass telephoned to police
headquarters what had happened. The
check was drawn on the National Live
Stock bank und Police Captain Lavln
Immediately dispatched two detectives
to tho bank. McFarland was standing
nt the cashier's window with tho check
In his hand when the officers entered.
He was so Intent upon exchanging the
paper for currency that hefalled to
notice the two detectives until they
stood one at each elbow and seized him.
McFarland was quickly disarmed and
a few minutes later wns behind the
bars of a cell at tho station house.
According to McFarland the $10,410
was due liliu.
SECRETARY WANTS
AN INVESTIGATION
He is Joined by Adjutant General
Corbin in the Request for Search of
the War Department.
Washington, Sept. S. Secretary Al
ger has requested the president to or
der a thorough and searching investi
gation of tho war department. In this
request the secretary has been Joined
by Adjutant General Corbin.
No decision has yet been reached by
the president as to what course he will
pursue. He has the request of Secre
tary Alger under consideration, but has
has not yet determined whether he will
grant It or not.
Secretary Alger had a long confer
once with the president tonight before
leaving the city and Impressed upon
him his earnest desire that an investi
gation such as he had requested be or
dered. The question was very thor
oughly discussed In all of Its phases.
Secretary Wilson participated In the
conference and General Corbin was
present during the greater part of the
time. It seems now unlikely that the
Investigation will bo ordered. But It Is
the wish of the president to further
consider the matter before announcing
a definite policy.
The question will probably receive
consideration at the cabinet meeting
tomorrow.
LA BOURGOGNE VICTIMS.
Two Bodies Pound Floating Off Sable
Island.
Gloucester, Mass., Sept. S. The
schooner William H. Moody, which
reached this port today, reports find
ing two bodies supposed to have been
those of victims of La Bourgogne dis
aster off Sable Island.
.One body was that of a woman ami
was In a badly decomposed condition.
The second body was that of a largo
man and was dressed In corduroy
clothes und heavy shoes. A book con
taining writing on religious subjects
was found on this body with the name
of Antone Jonedorae written on a cov
er. A portion of a check dated Ker
ney, Neb., and drawn on tho Buffalo
National bank was also found. Among
the other articles In the clothing were
a ticket from Havre to Paris, num
bered 16,600, and a coupon from Havre
to Vasel.
OHIO INVALIDS.
Forty-seven Sick Soldiers Arrive at
Cleveland.
Cleveland, Sept. 3. Forty-seven sick
soldiers of the Fifth Ohio volunteer
regiment whose homes aro In Clove
land und neighboring northern Ohio
towns arrived in this city today on the
Ohio hospitnl train In charge of Sur
geon Taylor. The men came from
southern camps and are 111 with fever.
Few are dangerously 111, most of
them left tho train unassisted and
walked to the patrol wagons and am
bulances pressed Into service to con
vey them to the city hospitals.
SPANIARDS LEAVE.
Prisoners at the Naval Academy at
Annapolis Depart for Home.
Annapolis, Mil., Sept. S. The Spanish
prisoners, who had been quartered in
the naval academy here for several
weeks, left at 5.10 this afternoon, over
the Baltimore und Ohio railroad for
New York. The party Is lu charge of
Commodore Paredes, und will reach
New York at about midnight.
Tho steamer City of Rome which lias
been chartered us a transport will
leave New York tomorrow for Ports
mouth, N. Et., wltepce she will sail on
Monday for Santandere, Spain.
Commander of the G. A. R.
Cincinnati, Sept. S. Colonel James .
Sexton, of Chicago, has been elected com.
munder In chief of the Grand Army of tho
Republic, receiving 421 votes against 211
for A. D. Shaw, of New York, No other
names were presented.
Frank Shaffer'c Body.
Lexington, Ky Sept. 8. The body of
Frunk Shaffer, Company K, Ninth Penn
sylvania, was today shipped to South
Bethlehem, Pu,
FIFTH REGIMENT
WANTS TO STAY
MEMBERS HAVE NO DESIRE TO
BE MUSTERED OUT.
Governor Hastings Receives Encour
I aging Reports from the Members
of His Staff Detailed to Look Af
ter Sick and Injured Pennsylvania
Soldiers in Southern Camps Col
onels Ripple, Miner and Sweeney
Heard From.
Harrlsbuig, Pa. Sept. 8. Governor
Hastings Is receiving encouraging re
ports from the members of his staff
whom ho has detailed to look after the
sick ni(l Injured Pennsylvania sol
diers in the southern camps. He re
ceived a telegram tonight from Colonel
Frank A. Sweeney, of Chester, Inspec
tor general .saying that there are
forty Pennsylvania soldiers In the hos
pital at Fort Meyer. One Is seriously
111 and his friends have been telegraph
ed for. Tho colonel reports that all
are receiving the best of treatment and
are splendidly quartered. He will go
to Thoroughfare Gap tomorrow.
Colonel Asher Miner, of Wllkcs
Barre, Inspector general of rifle prac
tice, advises the governor that he ex
pects to leave Lexington, Kentucky,
tomorrow afternoon with sick and
convalescent soldiers of the Fifth und
Ninth regiments. Colonel H. G. Trex
ler, of Allentown, will join Colonel
Miner at Cincinnati on his way north
to help take care of the Invalids. They
will be brought to Pennsylvania nnd
placed in tho hospitals nearest their
homes. The governor has telegraphed
to Colonel Miner for their full names,
residences, company and regiments of
the men. Colonel Ezra H. Ripple, of
Scranton, commissary general, tele
graphed tonight from Chlckamauga
that Captain Sluglo, of Lewistown.
Captuln West .of Hollldaysburg and
Lieutenant Elkln, a brother of Chair
mnn Elkln of the state Republican
committee are still Sick In the Chatta
nooga hospitnl. but are doing well.
Major Richardson, keeper of the state
arsenal, has gone to New York to
superintend the unloading of the sick
and convalescent Pennsylvania soldiers
on the Mississippi en route from Porto
Rico. The University of Pennsylvania
will send a hospital train to New York
to bring tho sick to Philadelphia. The
governor leuves In the morning for New
York to meet the state troops on their
arrival and look after the sick. He will
return to Philadelphia with the hos
pital train.
WANT TO STAY IN SERVICE.
He received a telegram tonight from
Colonel Burchlleld, of Altoona, com
manding the Fifth Pennsylvania regi
ment at Lexington, Ky., that It is the
earnest desire of the true soldiers of the
regiment that the order to muster out
be revoked and appealing to him to
help them. The governor replied that
he would gladly do anything In his
power to accomplish the ambition of
the men of this regiment, but that ho
had steadily refused to make any rec
ommendations to the war department
for or against the muster out of any
Pennsylvania regiments.
Mayor Ford and Senator C. L. Ma
gee, of Pittsburg, have telegraphed to
the executive requesting him to use
tho Influence of both the parents and
friends of the Fourteenth regiment, to
secure Its discharge from the volunteer
service. He replied that he had not at
tempted In any manner to control the
Judgment of the war department In the
selection of Pennsylvania regiments to
be mustered out or retained In the ser
vice. "I do not think," the governor
added, "that I could urge the muster
out of one regiment without doing In
justice to some other Pennsylvania or
ganization. I understand that tho con
gressman from the several districts In
Pennsylvania are putting the claims of
their districts before the secretary of
war and adjutant general of the army."
The Pennsylvania soldiers aboard the
train were as follows:
Thirteenth Pennsylvania M. J.
Walsh, Company C; A. R. Arnold,
Company C; W. G. Hoffman, Company
D; F. W. Banks, Company C: Michael
Fllborn, Company D; Howard Moore,
Company D; Hurry Horn, Company I;
Steven Llndmuth, Company I; Edgar
Degroat, Company E.
Twelfth Pennsylvania Samuel Kamp,
Company C
The following Pennsylvania soldiers
on the train are convalescent nnd their
discharge Is .expected In a day or two;
G. L. Dally, Company A, Thirteenth
Pennsylvania, Scranton; W. E. Shofcr,
Company B, Twelfth Pennsylvania,
Wllllamsport; Charles Cutler, Company
H, Thirteenth Pennsylvania, Scranton:
W, A. Williams, Company II, Eighth
Pennsylvania, Pottsvillo.
SYMPATHY FOR WHEELER.
President McKlnley Sends Messages
of Condolence.
Camp Wlkoff, Montauk Point, L. I.,
Sept. 8. General Wheeler and his three
daughters, who are here with him, will
accompuny the remains of the general's
son, Thomas II. Wheeler, to the family
home In Wheeler, flu, Tho party will
probably go to New York tonight or
tomorrow morning at the latest.
The body of Lieutenant Newton D,
Klrkpatrlck, who was drowned with
young Wheeler, will be taken to the
home of Ills father, R. D. Klrkpatrlck,
of Lexington, Va. The war department
has been requested to detail an escort
to accompany Lieutenant Klrkpatrlck's
remains to Virginia.
President McKlnley und a largo num
ber of other oflicluls In Washington
have sent messages to General Wheeler
expressing the greatest sympnthy for
him. General Shatter called on the be
reaved oflleor before going to New
York this morning nnd remained with
htm half an hour.
G, A. R. Selects Philadelphia.
Cincinnati, Sept. 8. By a vote ot 2C fpr
Philadelphia to 295 for Denver. It has been
decided to hold the Grand Army of the
Republic national encampment of Itoti in
the Quaker City.
Shatter Leaves for Camp Meade.
New York, Sept. 8,--MaJorvGeneral Shat
ter took tho 7.10 train this evening for
Camp Mcude. He was accompanied by
Major J. D. Mlley, of his stuff.
THE NEWS THIS M0HN1NU
Weather Indications Toilayt
Pair; Cool; Hatterly Winds.
1 Genoral Anglo-American League Con
gratulate Ambassador Hay.
Republican Stato League Adjourns.
Fifth Regiment Wants to Remain tn
Service.
Proceedings of Spanish Cortes to Uo
(.'ensured.
2 News Round About Scranton.
Tho Murkcts.
3 Local Interesting Trip of Scranton
Men In New Mexico,
licking Flaws In the Ilandley Will.
4 Editorial.
5 Local Crowds nt the Maltlaud Fair,
New Scheme for Repairing Asphalt
Streets.
0 Advertisements.
7 Local West Scranton nnd Suburban.
3 General Colonel Coursen's Disting
uished alters.
BASHI BAZOOKS
CAUSE TROUBLE
Foreign Consulates at Candla Are
Looted Fresh Bombardment Is
Expected.
Athens, Sept. 8. Tho following dis
patch, dated nt S o'clock this? evening,
has been received from Candla:
"Tho Bashl Bazooks are committing
excesses and the Christians In the sur
rounding districts are arming to march
to the assistance of the Candlnns.
"There ure eight warships In the har
bor and a fresh bombardment Is ex
pected. "The British, German and Spanish
consulates have been looted and tlui3
far 300 native Ch Istlans und sixty
seven British subjects have been
killed."
London, Sept. S. The correspondent
of the Times at Candla telegraphing
Thursday says: "It Is estimated that
no fewer than S0O Christians have been
massacred, nnd the town has been pil
laged by Bashl Bazouks und tho Turk
ish soldiers. All reports agree as to
the disgraceful behavior of the Turk
ish troops who were seen firing on
Colonel Reld. The mob ran through
the streets shouting "Death to tho
English." Part of the town is still
burning."
MILES AT WASHINGTON.
The General Is Received wi'.h En
thusiasm by Admiring Friends.
Washington Septi 8. Major General
Miles commanding the army of the
United States, accompanied by Mrs.
Miles and Colonel Mauss and Colonel
Mlchler, of his stafY, nrrlved here from
New York ot (i.35 o'clock this evening.
General Miles and party came by the
Pennsylvania railroad in a private ear
attached to the regular west bound
train. They were met at the Sixth
street station by Major Black, a mem
ber of General Miles' staff, and Cap
tain Morton, chief clerk In tho ofllce
of the commanding general.
In anticipation of tho arrival of
General Miles several people had as
sembled at the station. A cordon of
police officers opened a way through
tho crowd lrom the Wicket gate
through which the distinguished party
passed from the platform Into the sta
tion to the carrrlage, which stood In
waiting at the main entrance.
As General Miles stepped from tho
rear platform of his car, he gave a
kind greeting to his coachman who
stood awaiting htm and then handed
him a bundle of souvenir cans, while
he grasped the hands of Captain Mor
ton. Major Black and two or threo
newspaper men. As Genernl Miles
passed through the crowd tn the sta
tion his hands were grasped a score of
times by enthusiastic men and women.
He gave a cordial greeting to all and
us he and Mrs. Miles und Colonel
Mlchler stepped Into the carriage the
crowd burst Into cheers.
While expressing his gratification at
the successful termination of the war
and his pleasure at once more being at
home, Genernl Miles said he hud noth
ing to say at this time In addition to
tha statement given to the press by
him In New York.
From the Pennsylvania station, Gen
eral and Mrs. Miles were conveyed di
rectly to their residence.
EVACUATION DELAY.
Spanish Commissioners Disposed to
Block Proceedings.
San Juan, do Porto Rico, Sept. 8.
The Spanish evacuation commissioners
seem disposed to delay the meeting
of the commissioners. They say their
Instructions have not yet arrived but
are expected on the Alfonso XIII In
the course of a few duyn. They Inti
mate, that then they will need time
to study them.
Tho American commissioners havo
replied that the first meeting must
occur before September 12 under the
terms of the protocol,
The United States cruiser Cincinnati,
Captain Chester, arrived this morning
from St. Thomas and suluted the Span
ish flag and Rear Admiral Schley's
pennant. The Spanish forts nnd war
ships replied.
Today being a holiday the city wns,
covered with Spanish Hags and all the
shops and banks were dosed,
Mllltury inasH was celebrated In the
Catholic churches. Brigudler General
Gordon, Rear Admiral Schley und the
Americans In the city attended.
Volunteers Leave Wlkoff.
Cam
up Wlkoff, .Montauk Pklnl. L. I
Sept. . This is now a cami
8. This Is now u camp uf regulars,
D.ooo horse and S.ooo foot. The last of tho
volunteers, save tho Rough Riders und
tho sick. left for their homes tcditv.
Eleven hundred recruits for tho regular
Infantry arrived tonight from southern
posts. The First District of Columbia
volunteers left tonight.
Sargent's Last Term.
Chicago, Sept. 8. Frank P. Sargent, t.t
Peoiiu, tho grand master of tho Inurrm.
tlonal Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men I ml the Illinois appointee on tho In
dustrial commission, says he must refuse
re-election at the international conference
of tho brotherhood, which meets in To
ronto next vvcel'
ADMIRATION
FOR AMERICA
Ambassador Hay Receives
an Address of Con
gratulation ANGLO-AMERICAN LEAGUE
Gives Evidence of the Good Feeling
Entertained for American Citizens
By Our English Cousins Col. Hay
Believes that a Friendly Under
standing Between tho Two Nations
is a Necessity of Civilization.
London, Sept. 8. A committee of tho
Anglo-American league, beaded by Its
chairman, James llryce, presented tho
United States ambassador, Colonel John
liny, today with un nijilress congratu
lating him upon his acceptance of the
portfolio of secretary of state at Wash
ington. The address expressed regret
nt his departure from this country,
"where you have discharged the
weighty and delicate duties of ambas
sador" with such eminent tact, judg
ment nnd courtesy as to win the cor
dial appreciation und conlldence of tho
British public."
Continuing, tho address says:
1 1 has been your fortune to represent
your country hero at a tlmo of excep
tional Interest, when the war, now hap
pily ended gave occasion for un express
Ion of tho feeling of affection and sym
pathy towards the United States which
the British people have long entertained,
but, mver before have they been so con
spicuously manifested. You carry ba:k
the assurance of the depth and strength
of these feelings. The principle that thro
ought to bo permanent filendshlp anl
cordial eo-operutlon between the British
Empire and the American republic Is ono
that nil parties and statesmen here agr;o
In regarding as iv fundamental prlnclplo
of British foreign policy, and by It tho
wholo people deslro that their government
should be guided, We rejoice to bellevo
that In your country corresponding seml
ments are entertained and that a corre
sponding principle Is now largely ac
cepted, OUR BOUNDLESS ENERGY.
Mr. Bryce. during the course of tho
remarks which he made upon the oc
casion, dwelt upon the "admiration for
the splendid gifts and boundless energy
of the people of the United States and
the sympathy with the principles of
their constitution," which have been
quietly ripening among the British peo
ple and which this year found a sud
den and hearty expression.
Colonel Hay, In reply, referred to tho
gratlllcatlon he experienced In hearing
such words from men so qualified by
experience and character to speak for
the British with certainty. He ndded:
"My voice has no sanction ns yours;
but I give It for what It Is worth, to
assure you that your sentiments of kin
ship and amity are reciprocated to the
utmost In my country."
He then said:
On both sides ot the oeeaft the convic
tion Is almost universal that a clear,
cordial and friendlv understanding be
tween Great Britain and tho United
States Is a necessity of civilization. I
shall hold myself signally fortunate If I
am able to do anything to continue and
strengthen tho relations or fraternal
amity between our two nations.
OLD GLORY AND UNION JACK.
A Compliment to Col. Alfred H.
Bates at Salisbury Plain.
London, Sept. S. The Stars and
Stripes were raised today with the
British Union Jack and the royal
standard of the Marquee, erected on
Sallsbuiy Plain, during the inarch past
of the troops at the end of the army
tniinucuvcrx as a compliment to Col
onel Alfred II. Hates, the United States
military attache, and Henry While,
secretary of the United States embassy
und Mrs, White, who went there by u
special train w Ith Lord Wolsoley, tho
command.? In chief of the British
forces; Prince Christian, the Duke of
Connaught, and other notubllltis.
The foreign milltniy ;ittneheti seem
ed to be surprised at the sight of the
American ll.ig.
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES.
Hartford. Conn., Sent. S. The grand
circuit meeting at Charter Oal: pail:
pulled off nineteen heats lu toduy's rac
ing, finishing tho 2.(jS trot left over und
two othei luces from yesterday's pro
gramme, beside making good headway
with today's card. The Abbott took tho
2.0s trot, best time, ftutiVj. The 2.31) trot
fell to iimourali, best time, 2.1 li. Cell
bate captured the 2. It; trot lit straight
heats. Rest time, 2.13?i. The race that
was hardest fought was the 2.11 pace,
taken by Helen A. Duplex, in tho fourth,
llfth und sixth heats, after lllfle Powers
had two heats and Woodshed one. Rest
time 1 second heat). 2.W. In the pacing
handicap, which was not finished, .llicro
wns u smash-up. Hal C breaking her hob.
hies nt the upper turn and tripping. John
Pavne, driving Emma M, ran over tho fal
len sulky ami horse, ami was thrown Into
the ntr ten feet, landing on his neck and
shoulders. He was picked up unconscious
and taken to his hotel, where ho was still
suffering from cotmisions on the should
eis and from a slight concussion ot the
inula. Ills Injuries are not considered
dangerous,
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WEATHER FORECAST. -
is
Washlt.gton, Sept. S. Forecast
for Friday: For ustern Pennsyl- -f
vnnla, fair, followed by Increas- -lug
cloudiness- continued low tern- -f'
peruture; eastcily winds. -f
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New York, Sept. 9.-(IIerald's
fvrecast) lu the middle states, to- -f
day, fair to partly cloudy weather 't
will prevail with slight tempera- -f
turn chaiiifes and fresh variable
winds, followed liv lot ul rnln. gen-
erally light In the northern dl- 4-
trlcts.
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