10 THE SCRANTON TRIBUTE-FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1899. UNCLE SAM NOW HAS A SULTAN ON HAND SOMETHING ABOUT THE POTEN TATE OF THE SULtJS. Spain Didn't Bother Him Much, and Paid Him $2,400 a Year to Boo to ThingsThe Religion of tho Group Is Mohammedan Manners and Customs of tho Natives. From Uip Now York Sun. When tho American peace commis sioners, In tlie ncRotlatlons at Paris. InKiflted on tho cession of the Sulu iirclilpclaKo to this countiy, the Unit ed StateH aequlted a M'U plcturcs'iuii and possible unruly vassal In tho per son of his hlghntsB the sultnn of Sulu, together with his liaieni of Sultanas and something inoic than 100,000 Mus Milman subjects. Thus for the first time Is the Moh.unmodan religion brought under th protection of the Stats and Stripes. The Sulu archipelago over which this Mussulman monarch holds sway Is the southernmost part or the remarkable Philippine group, lying east of Hornco, which was at one time under his holi ness jurisdiction. Parte of Mindanao and Palawan still render allegiance to his hlRhnesM, two vassal sultuns In the fottner palng tribute to the nut tan of Stilus as their feudnl lord. Al though foi nearly three centuries the Spanlaids waged war against the mil tan of the Stilus, not until 1877 did tnU potentate acknowledge the soveirlgnty of Spain In his dominions, which was nlt-o formally recognized by Germany and England In a protocol signed March 11, 1&77. No military post was established In the archipelago until 3SS0, when a convict corps took posses sion. Two yeats later garrisons weru established In Tlongao and Slassl, two small islands of tho Sulu group. IsaacLoD: 71! nnd 7r I'ulillo Squn e, WIMvK!HArUm IMPORTERS AND RETAILERS OF COS' TUMCS AND SELECT DRY GOODS. After an Introduction, If you're interested, it's well to look into the standing of your newly made acquaintance ; as to his reputation, reliability, and characteristics. We introduced ourselves to the women of Scran ton, through the Tribune, last September ; and again on March 6th. Of Ourselves and the " how " of our methods : we have been established in Wilkes-Bane for years. Our methods are honest, our goods are of highest qualities, and our prices most moderate. We make mistakes so do you and others ; but we cheerfully rectify errors others don't always do it that way. We pay express or freight charges on all purchases, whether you live one or one thousand miles from our store. If, for any reason, aye, or fancied reason, your purchase does not please, we also pay the return charges. We term that fair, you must con sider it surprising. We have samples of every thing cutable, for you, if you'll make the tequest. Our corre spondents will answer to the veriest detail any request for information. Our endeavor, is to make Mail Shopping as satis factory as counter shopping. In either we can please. Write or come. The Spring Stocks Since a month ago the accu mulation began. It continues, and will continue until the sea son's end is reached. The repre sentatives of the world have their movement through this store. No other stoie in this corner of Penn sylvania's state has,nor will have, such a review as this. Costumes and Wraps From Pails come the Model Gar ments. They're here, with their re productions by American tailors. "U'lth them are the selected creations of American deslsneis and cutters, who hae drawn Inspiration fiorn tho foun tain heads of Fashion. Dress Stuffs Our Parisian representative saw theto weaves and fabrics long months oefoie they reached our counters. There are novelty stuffs in single Robe and Skirt patterns no duplicates an assured excluslveness. Here, too, are Jiandsomo Suitings from Kngland smart mateilals for Tailor-Made Gowns and Outing Suits. And the American mills are not a whli behind their foreign cousins in the natter of newness and beauty. Cotton and Linen Stuffs This Is a long story and no space to tell it In. We know wo have the largest, best and most exclusive show ing In this region; and we don't hesi tate to state so plainly. All the handsome summer fabrics for Dresses, Gowns, Skirts and Waists, from Switzerland, Ireland, Alsace, Scotland and this country. We are willing To spend more time in the show ing of all these than we have In the telling, whether you buy or no. ISAAC LONG. VILKES-BARRE, PA., fittH Q. 'OO. Thin, pale and consump tive persons should use some constructive tonic that will enrich the blood, in crease the nerve force and renew wasted tissues. Scott's Emulsion is based upon scientific principles. We digest the oil for you by mechanical processes, thus strengthening your di gestive organs by resting them. It stops wasting, and produces energy, vigor and warmth. The hypo phosphites in it invigorates the nerves, and brain tissues. 5?c. and Ji oo, illdrujffiitft. SCOTT & BOWNE,ChemUtt, New York. Iii 1R8" the Island of Sulu was partly comuterctl by General Arolns, who was lately In command of the Spanish gar rison of Havana. In this conquest tho sultan did not fare so badlv, for ho seemed the title of excellency nnd an annual pension ol $i,400, besides a re newal of tho decree of 1877 exempting the entire population of the archipelago from taxation for a second period of ten years, fiom 18S7. Spain has never been able to levy ttllmtc upon the sul tan of the Sulus. In fact. Spanish juilsdlctlon of Mindanao and the Sulus has always been of the most limited descilptlon. John Foreman, the Knp llsh traveller, who lately gave inclina tion regarding the Philippines to the American Peace commissioners, ob serves on this point. "It Is at greatsacriflce that the Span- lards can letaln the little possession which they have acquired In the south. and frequent acts of violence ait still perpetrated on them by the turbulent Mussulman', who virtually refuse to recognize other rights than thoo of their sultans, to whom they give alleg iance. Indeed, it may be unhesitatlng 1 asserted that the Spaniards hold no more domain In Mindanao and tho Sulanate of Sulu than that of a da", s march from their lerpeetlve garrisons, and In Mindanao, In particular, not one bundled th part of the territory." SULTAN'S Ki:SIDBNCK His highness the sultan resides at Maybun, In the Island of Sulu. the laigest In the archipelago. It Is about thirty-four mile long and twelve broad. There are 140 or 150 Islands in tho sultanate, eighty or ninety of which are uninhabited. Sulu, the Spanish capital of the group, was fortified and put In good sanltaij order some yeats ago by General Pauado, recently sta tioned at Havana, and a member of the evacuation commission. This offi cer in the early eighties was governor of Sulu. He erected land defences and furnished the town with a pure water supplj. His government way one of martial law. The sultan at Maybun, on tho southern coast, ruled without Sitanlsh Interference. A isit to this potentate is described by Mr. Foieman, who found the palace a large and well-constiucted building of wood and bamboo, with a spacious vestibule deeoratPd w 1th shrubs and tropical plants. He was received bv three chiefs, who conducted him to the throne room. Mr. Foieman says: A Pi:.V PICTURE. ' Ills excellency was dressed In very tight silk trousers, lastened partly up tho sldea with showy chased gold or gilt button- a. shoit Eton-cut ollve gieen Jacket with an Infinity of but tons white socks, ornamented slippers, a red sah around his waist, a kind of tuiban and a kiis at his side. One could almost hae imagined him to be a Spanish bull fighter with an Oriental finish off. We all bowed low, and the sultan, surrounded by his sultanas, put his hands to his temples, and on low ering them he bowed at the same time. Theie was a pause and the sultan mo tioned to us to repose on cushions on the floor, and we did so. The cushions, coveted with rich silk, were very com fortable. Servants in fantastic cos tumes were constantly In attendance serving betel-nut. "One sultana was fairly metty, or had been so, but the remainder were heavy, languid and lazy In their move ments; and their teeth, dyed black, did not embellish their personal appear ance. They all wore light colored dual gaiments of great width and light bod ices. Their coiffure was caiefully fin ished, but unfoitunately a part of their forehead was hidden by an ugly fringe of hair." INHERITS THE THRONE. The sultanate is a heieditary mon archy under the Salic law, which ex c hides women from the throne Ills highness is a Museulman by faith, ac Unowiedglng the supreme lellglous au thotity of the sultan of Turkey, and being under the religious obligation of nil Musulmans of having to make a pllgi Image to Mecca. In order that he may do so, one of his ministers, of whom there are three, Is named as regent to net as utler In the event of his absence. Tho other members of the sultan's cabinet are the minister of war and the minister of Justice and mastei of the ceremonies. The sultan Is supremo In his authoilty over the lives and property of his eubjects, but Is advised In matters of state by a council of elders. Under him, but not fully acknowledging his authority, are a number of petty chiefs, called Dat tos, who collect tribute In his name, and pay over to the royal treasury, not that of Spain, but that of the sultan, such portion of their revenues as re maint) after satisfying their own wants, Slavery Is one of the fixed Instlutlons of the aichlpelago. It exists by birth and by conquest, ptisoners of war. In solvent debtors, and unfortunates selrecl by piratical expeditions being held In bondage. MOHAMMEDANS. The Sulu Islanders and the Inhabi tants of Mindanao will be the first Mussulmans ever under tho Jurisdiction of the Stars and Stilpes. In tho last treaty between Spain nnd the sultan of Sulu It wes especially agreed that the Mussulmnns should not be perse cuted for tlulr tcliglon. Efforts by Jesuits to Christianize tho Mussulman population of Sulu nnd Mindanao have steadily resulted In failure, tho mis sionaries as a rule having been put to death. Mussulman fantatlcsm Is well exemplified In the devotees known m Juramontados, or sworn Mussulmans, whoso belief Is that a vow taken to die taking the blood of a Christian, If con summated, will bring them eternal bliss In tho presence of tho Great Prophet. These fanatics are a most dangerous class, au unruly as u Malay who runa amuck or the howling Dervishes of tho Soudan. Tho highest religious office Is that of Cherlf, which Is a hereditary post, enr rylng with It temporal power. His sub ordinates In tho hletnchy are known as pandlta, n title having tho signifi cance of priest. The pandlta wields large Influence alike In worldly and spiritual affairs, performing the office of phs!clan and officiating at tho religious exercises of his faith. Public worship Is hold on Friday, when worshippers are called on tho mosque by beating upon a box or hol low piece of wood. Solemn ceremonials mark blilhs nnd deaths. At the funeral of a datto or chief the pandlta Intono a weltd chant, accompanied with cym bals and gongs and the loud lamenta tions of the motirneis. This ceremony hi followed by a feast, after which tho body, attired In white, is sprinkled with salt and camphor and laid away in a woodpn coffin, the place of burial being marked by a wooden or stone slab Inscribed In Arabic. A shell full of water Is pluctd on the grave. CUSTOMS. The Sulu Islanders follow the habits of Mussulmnns In tho matter of dress Favorite colois umong the women are scarlet and green. They wear a baggy dual nether garment and a tight-fitting bodice and sleeves, showing the contour of the figure. On the head they place a nauow cicth sack open at the Bide and teaching nearly to the feet, the lower part of w'llch Is caught up and held under tho nrtn. I.Ike Orientals goneially they are fond of Jewelry, nnd wear man", finger lings of senshell and metal, as well as laige and flashy tur llngs. Their hair Is arranged in a ceil on the top of the hpnd. Mule dress Is equally lul'tht In col or, consisting of close-fitting breeches and waistcoat, both profusely decorated with buttons, and a Jacket reaching to the hips. A turban serves for head dress. Chiefs add many additional adornments to their costumes. Of the Sulus It has be en said that "they arc of quick perception audac ious, extremely sober, readv to prom No evrythlng nnd do nothing, vindic tive, and highly suspicious of a stiang er's Intentions. They aio veiy long suffeilng in adveislty, hesitating In at ta'k, and the bravest of the biave In defense." Haidy In constitution, their bodies arc agile and active, and they have cultivated in a high degree theart of diving and lomalnlng under water, an accomplishment which serves them In pearl fishing, one of their chief in dtistiles Their coinpltxion Is daik bronze, thelt eyes piercing, foreheads low, hair lank unci worn hanging down the neck. Agriculture and manufact ures aie in a primitive state. Arms, such as swoids. lances, daggers, as segais and coals of mail impervious to hand weapons, nie made at home. Trade Is confined principally to peails, shells and shark fins. Mini) rifles have been Imported Into the ntchlpelago fiom foielgn sources. All mall lnhabi tan above 1C years are compelled to undeigo military service. The language used is a mixture of Sanscrit and Ara bic. FORMERLY PIRATES. For two centuiles and a half the Mussulmans of Mindanao and the Sulus weie pirates and a source of tenor to the entire Philippine gtoup. Their war Junks, though nevei exceed ing seven tons In size, weie skilfully navigated and able to make long voy ages. Murder, laplne and the slave tiade were tho objects of the piratical expeditions sent to Negtos, Panaj, and even to Luzon pi lor to the develop ment or steam navigation. Countless expeditions against these pit ate:, were organized i,y the Span iard's at gieat cost, but it was not un til 1S60, when eighteen steam gunboats were sent to the Philippines, that Mus sulman piracy, except In the immed iate nelghboihood of their own Islands, was completely extinguished. Zamboanga. the strongly foi tilled port and naval station on the south ern coast of Mindanao, to which the Spanish forces lecently retreated from Hollo, was long the headquarters of Spanish operations against the pliat ical Moslems. It was in Spanish pos session for more than two centuries, and until very lately the only Span ish outpost held In tho Mussulman ter ritory. SPORTING NOTES. Jack McCarthv has signed to plav In the outfltld for Scranton, so a San Fran cisco paper sijs. Jack says no. Salary too small. Dugglesby, who was loaned to Wilkes Barrc last season b the Phillies. Is spend ing the winter at lloston. lie is inclined to think that ho will be used as ono of tho regular pltcheis by Manager Shetis line, of Phladelphln, next season. John Itlchter. who played ii few games for tho Colonels at third baso towards the close of the last Mason, and whom a good many thought would become a per- Cure all liver ills, Whom, ncsv headache, tour stom ach, IndiRestion, constipa tion They act nulls with Pill out pln or crip Sol'l iy all rtriieRisti. 2 cnt The only fill, to taki with Moon's .SarsaparllU YOU TAKE NO CHANCES WITH THE DEFENDER FIRE EXTINGUISHERS THEY 1)0 THE BUSINESS INSTANTLY. Can be re-charged by purchaser in two minutes, Throw a stream so feet. Cheapest, Simplest, Most KcllnMc Q. W. S. FULLER, General Agent CI3 Lackawanna Avenue. THE MOOSIC POWDER CO. llooms land 2,(:om'lth B'l'd'rf. SCRANTON, P Alining and Blasting POWDER Made ut Mootla and UiuUdala Wortti. LAI'MN & RAND POWDEK CO3 ORANGE GUN POWDER Klectrla llallortoi, Uleatrlo Uxplodarf. lor exploding blusto, butaty 1'uis .inl Renauno Chemical Gj's uxifflva nooo s mancnt mambor of tho Loulsvlllcs, will jeturn to Wlles-Barro for the ncnKon. lie Is a strong ball plavcr and capable of bet ter tlllllRH. Pitcher Dan McParland, who lives at LouIhvIIIc, and who was drafted by the Biooklvn club fiom Montic.il, 1ms not yet sluned his contiuct with Manuger Ilnnlon. n ii understood that Manager helee is nnxloim for this pitcher, and would do all ho could to have him a member of tho Postons. Syracuse university expects to bo icp. lesented this vcar by tho best learn in Its history. There Is much excellent ma terlil to chooso fiom, and ns there Is ttilk of securing "Salid.v"Grlffln, tho well known ex-maimgcr and player, ns coach, It Is beyond question that tho good quali ties of tho several candidates for places on the team will bo bt ought out. Manager Frank Illnn, of tho Lancaster team, xprcts to have a stronger team this year than last season. Tho team will probably bo made up of Wente and lloth, catchers; Wlthelm, Minn, Sproegcl, Schmidt and 'luucn, pitchers; Larosque, first base; tVnril, second base, Leahy, shoit stop; Schwauo, thild ba"c; Lcldy, MeVcy nnd Itutteimoro, outfielders. Manager Long, of the Heading club, writes from his homo In Lowell, Moss., thatrho has' recelv cd a number of offers for tho purchase of C'ockman, Garvin, l'crfch, Uttts and others of his players, but that ho has refused thorn nil. Ho says that ho may exchango some, but that noiui Is for sale. Ho declares that It Is not his Intention to weaken his team, but strencthen it, as ho is out for the pennant this yeai. It is reported that Pat Tcbeau, man ager of the Clcvelamls, Is anxious to se cure the services of "Sciappy lilll" Joyce. Tebcau Is quoted as saying that If his team Is transferred to St. Louis he wants Joyce to mil a new team In Cleveland. As Tebcau and Joyce nro two of the most notorious klckcts In the league, Frank De Haas Itoblson may have his hands lull If the anti-kleklng rules adopted by the magnates during tho past week aro tnfotccd I had Salt Itlicum for years. My leg from kneo to ankle was raw and swollen, and tho pain was Intense. I tried doctors In Hartford, Wntcrbury, and New IlaTcn, to lo avail Ct ticuba Kekoi.vl.vt, Coticpra (ointment), snd a box of CimccrtA. Soap completely cared mc. GAUItETT T. SAYEIW. Hartford Electric Light Co., Hartford, Conn. Rritnr Cobi TrumiKT n Toktchiixii. Pinrio CkiMn Uivoru.iriTK Losior Hm Wrm bath, wit1, CUTiriru SnAP.ircBtle anointings with CtrricvKA, and tiilddoiti uf LmirlHUKKhlTHT. PeldtHrrmehnutthctrrrM I'ottb nnrt AirCnry. Cup, Prop, , Hose n II 'W V urt put lttitiim titi Belt Clasps And Bracelets We can now show you the finest display in the city of Belt Clasps in the new gold finish, rose col or. Also Silver Grey fin ish in plain or jeweled patterns, and Nefhersole Bracelets in plain, chased or twisted designs. MERCEMU & CONNELL I3O Wyoming Avenue. ill Lager Beer Brewery Manufacturers of OLD STOCK PILSNER 435 10455 HI 1 Sill, ft Telephone Call, 3333. I At Retail. Coal ot the best quality for douiestlo uso and of all ulzos, Including Buckwheat and Dlrdscye, delivered In any part of the city, at the lowest price. Ordeis received at the ofllce, first floor. Commonwealth bulldtnr, room No. G; telephone No. 2G24 or at the mine, tele phone No. 272, will be promptly attended to. Dealers supplied at the mine. T PLEASANT COAL CD ?m years mm m MOUNT PLEASANT BICYCLES -1 Our line of 1S99 Models is now complete aud is on ex hibition in our salesroom. We have Bicycles of all grades and prces, for children and adults. Our Leaders are the Spalding, Barnes and Fealherstone. Call aud see them FLOREY & BROOKS. Connolly Made Expressly for Connolly and Wallace 4 4 iit 2 r2 fl. r 4" "b 4 tie e-1 el & t. . i" & 4 4 2 4 Twenty Five Cents Pair -fnnnnlllv &. XAallarM-- DESIRE Kor pertVetton has loci U3 to enipln. cveiy moans known for producing the very best Hour un e.irth. "Snow ? Ts the result. Wo use only the host -wheat, have tho most mod ern machinery and employ mill ers of lonir and varied experi ence. We believe It has paid us to do f-o and the public .seems to arjrco with us. If our constantly Increaslnn Fales aro nny criterion. All Brocera sell "Snovr White." 'We Only Wholesale It." THEWESTONMILLCO Scranton. CarbomUte. Olyphant. i THIRD NATIONAL BANK OF SCRANTON. Special Attention Given to Bttsl 11 ess nnd Personal Account-). Liberal Accommodations Ex tended According to Balances aud Responsibility. 8Pcr Cent. Interest Allowed on Interest Deposits. Capital Surplus, $200,000 400,000 WJI. CONNELL, President. HENRY BELIN, Jr., Vice Prcs. WILLIAM U. PECK, Casulor The vault oil this battle Is tcctcd by Holmes' Electric tcctlve bystcin. pro. Pro- THE DICKSON M'FG CO,, Scranton and Vllkoi-Daira.P Manufactuiersof L0C0M0TIVES.STATI0NARY ENGINES Boiler., Moisting and I'umplni M icn i.v y, General Olllce, Scranton. Pa. 211 Washington Ave. Odd. Court House, am "WXshimg- N IMPORTANT aw-r4 kind of a hobby with us talking continually about good Hosiery, but we know just how much difference there is in price between good and poor Hosiery and how badly "you" get fooled sometimes. No "4818" is a decided bargain in Women's Hosiery made expressly for us by one of the foremost manufacturers. They are "Fast Black" Cotton made with heavy soles, heels and toes in the language of trade they're "high-spliced fashioned," which means they are shaped in the knitting to fit. Of seasonable weight and extremely low priced at Twenty-five Cents tb pair. Ask if they are worthy of this store? Yes, they're our choosing and you know nothing but the best enters here. 127 and 129 Washington Spring 1899. I Our new lines arc now many exclusive novelties not Carpets Wilton Axminster Velvet Body and Tapestry Brussels Ingrain WINDOW SHADES & Williams & McAnulty Interior Decorators. LACKAWANNA LUMBER GO, HtMUFACTURERS OF SBWED Ml WHITE HUH ffl UDM Bill Timber cut to ordr on ihort notice. Hardwood Mine Rail awed to uniform lengths constantly oa hand. Peeled 11 unlock Prop Timber promptly T'urnlshed. MILLS At Cross Fork. Potter Co.. on th Buffalo and Sttsqua. hanna Railroad. At Mlna, Potter County. Pa., on Coudcraport, and fort Allegany Railroad. Capacity 400.000 feat per day. GENERAL OFFICE Board of Trad Buildlnc Scranton, Pa. Telcphono No. 4014. The Last Call This is your last chance to pick up shoe bargains at the closing out sale of the STANDARD SHOE STORE $ Footwear goes at the smallest kind of $ prices this month. Your Last Chance is $ limited to a hew We shall positively Tuesday, March 28. Now is bargain Standard HANDIEST STORE IN THE EomrtUnM null nibble IMpUUtcUvg Dr. PcssB'l i-N Vt ThT trrpt, rf d iiliit, Ri"arwli., 31 K For Salo by JOHN Soruco fttraol H PHELPS, llace ion Avenue: Hosiery Item- Avenue. Oil' on exhibition and embrac; to be found elsewhere. (Lac? Qirfains Renaissance Irish Point Brussels Dresden Nottingham a -j WALL PAPER Days Unly. sell no Shoes after time; don't put it off. Shoe Store, CITV 217 LACKA. AVE $ " 03th!r.reolUnfc ractJlelM. nlr htrmltaoad il(Jbfli. Uj oiut it 1S4U rat Pennyroyal PUSSs trUlm t rittlt. Thertaulat (Dr. VttVt) aintriiuf W. " fW M.UCJM Co., CHT.1..C1, 0. Prtarmackrt, cor. Wyoming av-nua atnn 4 IfinO Spring G Ibo I899- 4 ; t J
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