'? '" THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1809. . Wealthy Children gft'Wffw U W ii I frocss3! sa gS-SP rnljiv7 onrt BHtunl food for Infants that cn bo found, lliiy- h52laSS5P OSly the IACU. BRAND. SEND 1'OR IIOOK OH "IlAMCSj' t -- -" OonDtM'8 SMkukawtoWsvvrvm'4"4rtvi'rfikuMkki LETTER FROM THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS WRITTEN BY A FORMER. SCRAri- TONIAN IN MANILA. Eergennt Herbert's Impressions of the Filipinos nnd tho Advantages of tho Country Prospects Good for Tlncer Mining on tho Islands. Comparison of Unclo Sam's War ships with the Spanish Fleet. American Soldiers Handicapped Through Lack of Modern Guns. Esdras Herbert, n sergeant In Com )any P, First Colorado infantry, Vnl ted Stat'.s volunteers, now stationed in the I'Milrvlns Islands, writes Inter estingly c: the country and other mat'era iionnetI with life in Manila. He was for-r.eily a lesldent of North Scranton, and in a letter to his cousin In this city, speaks In part, as follows, of ills experiences: Maiieulna road, Manila, J I.. May :3. 1S90. "Dear Cousin: When tin- war with Spain wis declared by the United Static, I belnnped to Tompany F, Sec ond regiment, Colo.-adn National Guard, end i-f rourse I wasn't Kolni? Ito back out of it, sj I enlisted In the United Stales service for two years to light Spain, but little did I think 1 would wind up IlRhtliiB Filipinos. The tcBlment was lucky In bavins n pleas ant trip throughout fioin Denver to Manila. In fact, the rcprlment Is a lucky one. We ure the healthiest vol unteer regiment on the island and have lost but very few men. "Just now we nie guarding the wat er supply of Manila. Our company la stationed about a mile above the pumping station on the Marlgulna road, and sit miles from Manila. We are camped on a ridge overlooking the beautiful vallny of Marlgulna. Just now everything Is dull and monoton ous. The Filipinos fire occasionally on our outpost, but they always get more than they s-end in return. They arc whipped, and badly too at that. They haven't won n battle since this thing stinted on Feb. 4. FILIPINOS DONK FOR. "A Filipino can't show himself any wheie around where we are but what he gets 11 red upon. Our troops up mirth nt San Feinnndo up to San Isldro have them done for, and It won t be many moons before they will be compelled to sunender. Their army on the south line is all knocked to pieces and are no moie. The volun teers expect to be relieved at any lime. Th majority of them are home sick and want to get home as soon ns pos sible. Some are going to stay here and try their fortune in tin- Philip pines. "There ate eighteen In our company who aro going to stay, and I am one of lite number. There Is about two bundled In the regiment who nre go ing to rtay. Of course. 1 intend to folliw placer mining or washing gold. The pricp-'cts are very good for good placets end I am going to try my luck. I hove two gocd prospects picked out. There isn't any danger of .btrumling hero for the government offers us free transportation home, and rations, with two months' extra pay. '"If my propositions nre failures all I have to do Is to get my clothes to gether and take the first government transport home to the United States. When discharged 1 will hove about $200 in gold and free transportation home if 1 wish It. But gold mining Is not the only thing to follow. There are other opportunities heic and many of them. The chances ore much better here If a man lias a little money than In the United States. VIRGIN TERRITORY. "Practically, the Philippines Is vir gin territory a new countty, and the opportunities are many to make money. The Spaniards are slow i nd the natives are worse, and between the two of them they have developed the country but very little. The roy alties on mining were so high that It did not pay .to mln., and, anyhow, they . did not encourage mining in this court ' ery. It is n vast, undeveloped coun try and there are many tribes that the Spaniard never did subdue, only holding a few cities on the coast. Manila Is fast becoming American ized. Old Manila, or the old wolled city of Manila, Is the most complete and best preserved !n the world today, that Is of medlaeeval times. Dewey had a snap here vhen he whipped the Spanish fleet. I have examined all of tho old fortifications and paid seeal vlrits to the sunken fleet On all tho forts I seen but a few modern guns, the rest were brass muzzle-loading cannons, built one hundred years ago. Tell. Me What's In Yoi Oil Can "ind I'll tall yooInuor: of ttluutyou'roirttluf I ilt'i joor ill y an rs et tlDfaiior Jljht. No'.hlncj urer, Jiiriour Headlight Water White Oil rou brt (ai ; vr No eharrtd wlolct, o dft sgrtctbl Aden, u ioh thinners. I f Am n vwitk. hvlug, toll jur Ur to apply jar. lifcfur with l llniibt Wtr Wktt OH. Ulbr ATLANTIC REFlHIrtS GO. Gail Borden Eagle Brand CONDENSED MILK. It M ths molt nourlthlnir. rtell CoNotNico Milk Co.. Ntw Yonit "The fleet was no match for any of our second-class cruisers. They wero easy to whip. I have been aboard the majority of Admiral Dewey's fleet and two of John Hull's squadron. They are great sights to see. Tho reople of the United States are under the Impression thet wo are fighting savnges with bows and arrows. It Is a mistake. Wo nre fighting against modern Mauser rifles and we hnd to fight them with tho old Springfield rifles, so we were the people who was handlcnpped. "They could fight us at long rnngo and we could not touch them. In the last few months many regular tegl ments have arrived so that hrlnss plenty of Krag-Jorgenson rllles.whlch can reach a little bit farther than the Mausers. Ench company In every volunteer regiment here have been mined with twenty-five Krags. That Is lu the last six weeks, NOT UNHEALTHY. "I suppose you have heard thai tho climate of the Philippines Is un healthy. Well, It Is a mistake. X have been hero nearly a year now and I have not been In thft hospital once since I came here, or for that matter, slnc I have been In tho i rmy. It ,ls all In knowing how to take care of yourself. If you are carries.!, el course you will take sick in any coun try. It Is a line climate. We pet nil the tropical fruit we can eat. Man goes, bananas, oherrles, guavas and many fruits that I never heard of or seen before. They grow In an uncul tivated state. "Esdras lferbeit, "Srgt. Co. F, First Colorado infantry, U. S. V., Manila, P. I." Copies of "The American," dated Sunday, Mny T, 1S99, and "Freedom," special United States edition of May 1, 1S39, were also received. MT. GRETNA RIFLE RANGE. It Is to Be Purchased by the State. The Mt. Oretna rifle range, which for a number of years has been the scene of the unual state rifle contests, Is to be purchased for the state from Henry T. Kendall, of Heading, nnd the Penn sylvania company for insurance on lives and granting of annuities, as signees of Robert II. Coleman. Ar rangements for tho survey of the range, which Is one of the best In the country, were made yesterday. En gineer Thomas It. Crowell, of Lebanon, being employed. Governor Stone today will head a party of state olllcials, Including Lieu tenant Governor Gobln and Adjutant Geneiul Stewart, who will visit tho range on a trip of Inspection with a view of purchasing It nt an early date, in all probability before the next an nual state contests. These contests will be held in September after two years, no contests being held last year on account of the absence of the guard In the volunteer service. The Mt. Gretna range consists of three ranges, two for rifle and one for levolver practice. The rifle ranges are 200 and 500 yards and with the revolver range are fitted out with Major ltich riidson's new state targets. Although belonging to tho Coleman estate, It was laid out and equipped at the state's expense and its ownership by the state Is considered necessary. THAT BOND ORDINANCE. Finance Committee of Councils Will Consider It Tonight. The finance committee of select council will meet tonight to consider the ordinance for the issue of .$30,000 of city bonds for the Improving of Nay Aug paik. Some of the city fathers aro in favor of using this $;!0,000 for paying for the city's share of some of the sewers that are now under way. The sewers are being built and there is not a dollar to meet the amounts that have been assessed against the city. The Impiovement of Nay Aug park Is a work that appeals to eery per son, the objecting city fathers say, but this ought not to blind councils for making provisions for paying bills that hae been contracted and thus keep the credit of the city unimpalied. AVOCA. The Women's Christian Temperance union aro requested to meet nt the home of Mrs. Hattle Bell on Lincoln Hill, on Thursday afternoon. AH members are requested to attend. Miss Florence Brunlng, of Dunniorc, Is the guest of Miss Edith Rolls. Dr. E. J. Dougher and brother Rob ert, left last week to spend a few months with friends In Marquette, Mich. Tho marriage of Miss Sablna Gor don, of Avoca. to Michael Judge, of Scranton. Is announced to take placo this month. Mrs. Powell, of Nantlcoke, Is tho guest of her daughter, Mrs. James Baker. Mlses Kato Cummlngs and guest, Anna McLaughlin, of Corry, Pa.: Mary Kane and Sadie Hale left yesterday to sp -nd a few weeks at Atlantic City. Misses Annie Dommennuth nnd Jennie Bell, accompanied by Henry Kuschel nnd Stanley Owens, enjoyed a drive over the boulovnrd on Mon day George Sampson, of Wllkes-Raue, has acecepted a position as soliciting agent for the Argus. Misses Kate Thornton and Mary Mack, of Scranton, are guests of the Misses Dougher. of the West Side. M J Dixon. F. S. Clark, A. J. Bar rett, W J Hammon, E. F. Rellly, Thomas Sheehan, Frank Jennings, J. F Mitchell, Theodore Hognn. J. F. McLaughlin. V R Hobnn. W. It. Cur tan nttended the Knights of Colum bus meeting nt Plttston on Monday evening, where the first nnd second degrees of thu order were exemplified. Mrs. Gllllck received n telegram yesteiday announcing tho death of her son-in-law, George Andrews, of Al lentown. She, wlti her daughters I.HVra and Kate, left to nttend the fu neral Harry Webster, of South Main stitet, Is seriously 111. Fuink Clark, Attorney M. J. Dtxoa, nnd M. F. O'Brien wpro attending to borough matters in Wilktfl-Bam. SOCIAL LIFE AT -LOVELY MONTROSE FORMAL OPENING OF COUNTRY CLUB AND GOLF LINKS. Location Is Delightful, Giving a Fine Vlow of a Charming Land scape Links Laid Out by John Brooks nnd Consist of a Six-Hole. Course Mrs. S. W. Stewart, Presi dent of Club Judgo nnd Mrs. D, W. Searlo Gave a Progresslvo Euchre Party. From a Stuff Correspondent. Montrose, Aug. 1. The beautiful vil lage on tho hills, which Is unusually gay In a social way at this time, has been the scene of a society event of unsual Interest today on the occasion of the formal opening of tho golf links of the Lakeside Country club. The modest cottage situated upon a hillside overlooking Jones luke, a beau tiful sheet of water from which the supply for the village of Montrose Is obtained, has, through the efforts of the promoters of tho enterprise, been transformed Into an Ideal club house of the rustic class, replete with broad porches that reach under the inviting shade of the branches of a giant hem lock that stands near the house; quaint decorations, and comfortable chalts, and, In fact, all of the accessor ies that are necessary for the enjoy ment of tho member or guest. Tho golk links contain six holes and were arrunged by Mr. John Urooks, of the Scranton Country club, nnd are scattered over a broad meadow which is dotted here and there with spread ing apple trees, at present bending under the weight of ripening fruit. Situated near tho club house Is also a fine tennis court, which will be com pleted lu a few days, and near this a fountain drawn from a pure mountain spring will soon bo among the attrac tions. CHARMING SCENE. The scene that greets tho eyes from the porches of the club house Is charming beyond description. Nest ling like a mirror among the hills the beautiful lake reflects the fringe of emerald green foliage along Its banks nnd tho patches of woodland and yel low grain that form the background sloping to blue skies beyond. The merry chatter of the players who aro following the little white balls over the broad field; the hum of the locust, and the occasional twitter of robin red breast are the only sounds that reach the ear in this most entrancing of na ture's beauty spots on a peaceful mid summer duy. In l espouse to the general invitation a large number of .Montrose society people In addition to the regular mem bers assembled at tho club house and passed the afternoon and evening In contemplation of the beauties of sur roundings; the skill of the playeis, and In tripping the merry dance. Prominent among the entertainers was tho piesldent of the club, Mis. S. W. Stewart, formerly of Clarksvllle, Tennessee, and Mr. Charles R. Sayre, who has been largely Instrumental In organizing the club. . Mrs. Stewart was assisted In serving refieshments by Misses Throop, Sayre, Edgar and Mulford. The membership roll, which includes many visiting Phlladelphians, Yasli lngtonians and New Yorkers, as well as prominent society people of Mont rose and vicinity, Is as follows: LIST OF MEMBERS. Charles II. Alney, J. H. Amsbry, Mis. J. II. Amsbry, Miss Helen Amsbry, W. J. Raker, Hariy W. Reach, James R. Reardsley, Miss H. D. Ulddle, Miss M. D. Riddle. George C. Rurns, A. L. Rutler. Miss Lillian Chamberlain, Miss Nellie T. Conklln. Mrs. William S. Ed gar, M. LaG. Grlflls, George M. Hen derson, S. J. Jenckes, D. R. Lathrop, Miss Emily Linderinan, Miss Katharine Llndcrman, Miss Elizabeth D. Lusk, Franklin Lusk, W. S. Maxey, Mrs, Irene R. McCollum. Searle McCollum! Miss A. B. Mcintosh, II. Wlllett Mun ger, John H. Munger, Selden Munger, Miss Elizabeth Post, diaries R. Sayre, Mr. Daniel Sayre, Mrs. Daniel Sayre, Miss Mary E. Sayre, Barry Searle, Miss Barry Searle, George Carlton Shafer, Miss Kathurlne JJ. Shafer, Charles F, "He is Wise Who Talks But Little.,f This is only a half truth. If wise men had held their tongues, we should know nothing about the circulation of the blood. If it were not for this advertisement you mightnever know that Hood's Sarsaparilla is the greatest medicine in the world to purify and enrich your blood, create an appetite, give you strength and steady nerves. Impure Blood "Mycomplexlonnvas bad. Hood's Sarsaparilla did much good by purifying my blood. SMy skin is now clear." cAnnleD. McCoy, Watsontvwn, Pa. McedS SaMalmh Honfl'i fill! cure tUcr llli i the non Irrlullun and oply cathartic to take with llood't Sarsaparilla. BIG CUT IN TRUNKS Our entire stock of trunks must be sold regardless of value. We must have room for shoe stqek. Look at the big cut in prices, $3.00 Trunks, $1.69. $4.00 Trunks, $2.49. $5.00 Trunks, $3.49. $6.00 Trunks, $4.49. $7.00 Trunks, $4.98. A Few Fine Dressing Cases at $1.49, 'Worth Double the Price. MYER The Cheapest Shaw, Mrs. Bryco Stewnrt, Norman Stewnrt, Mrs. Norman Stewart, W. A. Tltuworth, Miss Frances E. Throop, Miss Katharine Throop, E. II. True, Edgar A. Turell, E. Warner, William H. AVarner, George H. Watrous, Stan ley Wlllett, J. II. Williams. Judge and Mrs. V. W. Searlo gave a progresslvo euchre party last evening nt their handsome resi dence on Maple street, which was nt tended by nbout fifty guests and was an enjoyable affair. Delicious refresh ments were served, The prizes were won by Mrs. Searle McCollum, of Montrose; Mrs. F. H. Warner, of Chi cago; Mrs, E, T, Sweet, of Scranton, and Mrs. D. D. Searle, of New York, nnd Mr. Will S. Mulford, of Montrose. Mrs. II. W. Beach gave a garden party this afternoon from 4 to 3 o'clock In honor of her guests, Misses Ayers nnd Losch, of WIlkes-Barre. A largo number of guests were present and passed the afternoon pleasantly on tho beautiful lawn about the Beuch resi dence on Lake avenue. E. T. 8. RICE THE IMPERSONATOR. Ho Is a Member of the Willinm H. West Company. Prominent In William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee, which will ap pear nt the Lyceum on Friday, Aug. 4, Is William Henry Rice, tho distin guished burlesque commedlonne. It Is safe to say that In the impersona tion of burlesque female churacters, Mr. Rice has no equal on the merl can stage. Mr. Rice has a rich so prano voice of rare quality nnd were It not for the fact that the programmo furnishes knowledge of his Identity It would be difficult to believe that he U not a female singer. But It Is not only by his voice Mr. Rice mystifies his nudlences, but ulso In his grace of manner nnd the re markable character of his make up. Hlsi di esses aro of the richest fabrics nnd always of the most fashionable stylo and cut nnd will compare mure than favorably with the most elabor ate gowns worn by tho leading women In the best New Yoik Stock company, or by the foremost female stars. Burning Scaly Instantly Relieved by One Application of Instant Hemep and Srr.raiY Core Treat ment. a warm bath with Cuticura Boai-, a single anointing with CimcimA Ointment, and a full dose of cuticura Hf.ol est will atrortl imtant relief, permit rest and sleep, and point to a speedy, permanent, and eco nomical euro when all elo falU. SoldMerjwkere. rrlM.Tm Sit. II 23i or, Cctici nt SoAr.Mc.i Oihtuiit. .,, RmuLTt.iT(haUlie).Mc. Toms Davo aid Cum. Coar., Sole Prop,, lloitoo. 'Snow 9? Flour is mado of tho choicest Spring Wheat and Is n flour of great Mrength and nutritive value. It Is used by thousands of people, and has won the ap proval of many prominent cooks. Great care Is used In Its manufacture to see that It Is always kept uniform and at the ve.-y highest notch of ex cellence. You can use it for any kind of b.iklng with per fect assurance that you will bo pleaFed with tho result. Try It next time. Your grocer sells It. "We only wholesale it." THE WESTON ILL CO. Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant. MOUNT PLEASANT COAL At Retail. Coal of tho best quality for domestic use nnd of nil sizes, including Buckwheat nnd Ulrdseye, delivered lu any part of the city, at tho lowest price. Orders received at tho office, Connnll building. Room S00; telephone No. 17C2, or at tho mine, telephone No. 272, will bo promptly nttended to. Dealers supplied nt the mine. T PLEASANT COAL CO The Dickson Mtuuinicturiiig Co. tcranton and WllkevlUrre, l'i Manufacturer') or LOCOMOTIVES, STATIONARY ENGINES Hollers, Hoisting and Pumping .Machinery. General Office, Scranton, Pa. To PATENT Good Ideas may be secured by our aid. Address, THE PATENT RECORD, Baltimore, Md. ITPIRIillfl Ilyn.nu CUTICURA H DAVIDOW, and Busiest Shos Store, 307 Lacka. Ave. QottnoltyXWallacf Whit? "Pretty" and "Dainty" are the words that come natu rally to mind when viewing these attractive and useful articles. A special sale of manufacturer's samples is now on. 'The variety is great, the prices low. At 1 Q7Of SLiecr Lawn, Satiu striped border, embroidery and lace trimmed, r.L I "v piaiu hemmed, extra large and other fancy effects. Value 25c to 35c. A "rf- "2 '2-fsOf Fn.e Lawn, with deep hem and row of "Value 45 ceuts. At AC Sheer Lawn, deep hem, pointed bib front, straps over shoulder, plain T.J and finished with embroidery, short aud long fancy aprons. Value 60 cents to 75 cents. '7CxT3Very Fine Maid's Aprons, deep hem, with rows of insertion and straps -'' over shoulders, embroidery trimmed. Over 200 styles of fiue short and long aprons in mauy designs of lace aud embroidery work. Value one dollar. At At At $ 1. 1CFine Novelty Aprons, in short and -" trimmed. d! I CASS!About twenty styles of the most exquisite effects in Que Embroid P a. ty ered Aprons we have ever seen. CONNOLLY & WALLACE, THIRD NATIONAL OF SCRANTON. Special Attention Given to HttsU nessnnd Personal Accounts. Liberal Accommodation Ex tended According to Balances and Responsibility. II Per Cent. Interest Allowed on Interest Deposits. Capital, Surplus $200,000 425,000 WM. CONNELL, President. HENRY BELIN, Jr., Vlce-Pre. WILLIAM II. PECK, Cashier The vault of this bank is pro tectcd by Holmes' Electric Pro tcctlve System. TAKE TIMC BY- THE FORELOCK.' Car load Just arrived. All styles, and prices the lowest. Workmanship guaranteed ev:n on THE CHEAPER GRADES. Keep us In mind and you won't ro grct giving us your patronage you will get goods a3 represented giving you our easy terms of payment or very lowest prices for cash. Immense stock of Household Goods Stoves, Carpets, Iron Beds, etc. Flva largo floors full to tho celling at Thos. Kelly's Stons, rffiM3,,, BHBY IIHIS'K 19 (MOT! SCRANTON'S SHOPPING CENTER! Apron Over a hundred styles made from the finest lawn aud trimmed in an exquisite manner with beautiful embroideries. SALE NONA ON. Your Carpet is like the setting of a jewel. Every piece of furniture you put against it suffers by comparison unless it is in perfect harmony with your furnishings. All our CARPETS and DRAPERIES are selected with the greatest care, quality, durability, beauty of design aud harmony of color are all considered in the selection of our stock aud our twenty years' experience is at your service. WILLIAMS & M'ANULTY. 129 Wyoming Avenue, u 1 Lager Beer Brewery Manufacturers or OLD STOCK PILSNER 435 10 455 N. Ninid si.. s?raniox pj Telcphon. Call, 23;W. II 311 Eproei S!. Temple Court Bultdlng, ScraatOD, Pa. AH acute and chronic diseases of mon, women and children. CIUtONIC. NRHV OUS. 13KAIN AND WAHT1NO D1SKAS KB A Sl'KCIAUTV, All dUt'iiEea of tlu Uvcr, Kidneys, Uladder. Hkln, Wood, Nerves, Womb, Eye. Uar, Noae, Throat, and I.uhbb, Cancel- Tumours, Pllis Jlupturo Uoltre, RheumutlHm, Asthma, Cutarrh, Varlococclo. Lost Manhood, Nightly Kmlsstons, all Female Diseases, l.eucorrhoea, etc. Oonorthea. Sjphllls, Wood l'olson, Indiscretion and youthful hublts obliterated. Surgery, Fits, Epi lepsy Tuiib nnd Htotnach Worms. CA TA1UUIOS50NB. Bperlllc for Catarrh. Thrco months' treatment only J5.00. Trial free In olllce. Consultation and exami nations free. Olllce hours dally and Sunday, S a. m. to 9 p. m. DR. DENSTEN I 0 insertion, in various styles, long styles. Elaborately washWon'Ivenub Your Furniture is blight, your pictures and bric-a-brac are beauti ful in themselves, but what's the matter with your room mimiiimiiiiiiiiiimtiiiiiimiimi3 I Don't Forget J S That we are the agents in s this city (or the 3 a a a a Which is today, as it al- g 5 ways has been, a "top notch- g a er," should be pleased to have 2 5 you call. 2 1 FL0REY & BROOKS I S 2ii Washlncton Avenu:. ;j K Opposite Court House. j; riiiimuiiiiiiiisiiiiiJiJiiiiiiiiimiiiiiH THE Ml POWDER CO. Rooms 1 anil'-Com'Mi BTil'g. SCRANTON, PA. Hining and Blasting POWDER .Mi.Je in .Mooslo mul Uuili moWorlu. I.AFLIN & RANI) POWDER CO S ORANGE GUN POWDER i:i ctrlo llntterle). Klootrln Kxplodert, tor etploJIut; bluiti, Wafety Fuu uid Rapauio Chemlcil Go's nxr'Acs Orient