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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
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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
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WALL PAPER
Days Unly.
sell no Shoes after
time; don't put it off.
Shoe Store,
CITV
217 LACKA. AVE
$
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Pennyroyal PUSSs
trUlm t rittlt. Thertaulat (Dr. VttVt) aintriiuf
W. " fW M.UCJM Co., CHT.1..C1, 0.
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