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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27

POSTMASTER ERHARDT, whose ap.
pointment to the Moscow postmaster
ship replaced Miss Pyle and occasioned
adverse criticism, taxes exception to u
statement in this paper, published June
0, wherein IL was said that he was not
II representative citizen and that he
had acquired his appointment through
grateful Democratic Influences in this
city. Mr.. Erhardt's side of the case is
that he was an open applicant circu =
lating his petition generally through
out the town and receiving the indorse.
ment of good citizens of both parties
The Office. in his opinion, evidently
sought the man quite as earnestly as
the man pursued the office; all OF
which is interesting enough In Its
way, but insufficient to justify the de-
liberate deposition OF n faithful and
hard working postmistress against
whose administration Of the Office no
just word could be said. The chivalry
and yalor of a party which will rob a
woman of her means Of support in
order to pay off a cheap political debt
incurred by men in nowiso concerned
in postal affairs of Moscow borough is
not exhibited by this explanation in a
favorable light. Mr.. Erhardt may be,
in personal sense, both a gentleman
and scholar. but politically his ap-
pointment is fair subjsct for criti.
cism, and is getting lots Of it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27
BIG FACTORS IN BUSINESS.


"Ihe Huns, Poles and other foreigners
that swarm the coal regions are an i'm
portant factor in the railway and financial
business Of this section" remarked Agent
Burke, the Lackawanna's genial repre-.
sentative at the junction, few days ago,
"They are tho greatest people for travel
ing you ever saw, he continued They
are alwSys on the go. Those who are
married arc noticeable for their frequent
friendly visits to neighboring towns, while
those who have no family in this country
to care for are on the move continually,
many Of them spending but few months
at the same job. Take one day this week,
for instance, our New York tickets were
nearly all sold to foreigners, and this is
frequently the case"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27
The Saloon in Politics.

An interesting effort is being made
in the New York constitutional con-
vention to take the saloon out Of poll
tics" Delegate McKinstry. OF Chau'
tauQua county. is the champion Of the
movement, He proposes to abolish
the existing licsnss system and substi-
tule instead a scheme similar to
that now in vogue in Ohio
whereby any man paying $3.50
to the state may take out state
license, subject to the usual re.
strictiona The argument that Mr..
Mckinley makes possesses many ele-
ments of strength. He claims that
the reason liquor interests are so active
in politics is because the state, by put
ting the granting OF local monopolies
Of the sale of intoxicants into the
hands Of local boards Of excise virtually
invites those engaged in this business
to combine for mutual agg ression and
protection.
While theIe are many mon who hon
estly believe that the present high
license system represents the nearest
approach to practical solution of the
liquor problem at present expedient.
few are really satisfied with it as
final solution. The idea that one man
may buy his right to sell, while an
other, lacking the funds, may not. is
scarcely logical, from a theoretical
standpoint. And when. in real
practice, it invites either the
setting up by large brewing
and distillihg companies, of figure head
saloon Keepers. or else leads the i'm.
pecunious dealer TO dodge the license
law along speak easy' lines, the sp'c-
tacle is scarcely more reassuring. Un-
der such condition Of affairs it be-
comes natural for dealers in intoxi-
cants to enter actively into politics, not
simply as individual citizens, which is
entirely their right and duty, but as
liquor men, banded together for pur-
poses connected with their business.
The New York proposition is not
much of an advance beyond the excise
law now in vogue in the Empire state;
and it is very evidently a failure so
far as its purpose Of cleansing politics
is concerned. But it illustrates a ten.
dency in public sentiment that Is not
devoid of interest The partisan Pro-
hibitionist and the 'one-idea zealot," if
you please, are logical compliments Of
the saloon man in politics. While
liquor interests remain unwilling to
take the same footing in politics that
is occupied by the grocers and
shoe merchants and confectioners, they
must expect to get hard knocks
from the other side. That is n sapient
plan pursued by large brewing firm
in Wilkes-Bar whereby it resolutely
keeps in the background so far as polit-
icai 'set ups" are concerned, It's mem
bers vote, AZ all citizens should, but
they declare that it means death to
their business to have large organiza-
tions of brewers and distillers at work
in politics, not simply as citizens, but
as trusts and combinations desirous of
using the political machinery for pur-
poses of trade profit.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27
THE GREAT SOLVENT.
ChallnceN ". Depeip

7 -'"T77''F07U MT 17VITVI0'
American liberty is the solvent which
blends into one people all nationaities and
tongues,and creeds, We have today the
living witnesses of its benefcent power.
Many Of us were in the heat and fury of
the strife, and, though it is hardly more
than quarter of century since our lines
of battle were drawn, you and can cordi-
ally clasp hands under the same flag and
rejoice in being citizens Of the purest re-
public aud the most powerful nation in the
world. We can do more. Without preiu-
dice or fear, with calm Judgment and com.
mon pride, we can extol tho genius and
compare the merits of Ulysses S. Grant and
Robert E Lee, Of Stonewall jackson and
General sherman, and hail them as broth
ers in the free and open guild of liberal ed
ucatiOn,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27
THE POPULAR TOE SOCIAL.
IVayne Mdepend dent.

VI UUWt IItITtVtTtII5NE'
The "toe social" given by the younger
aud primary department of the Methodist
Episcopal Sunday school. under the direc-
tion of Mrs. |. Ii. Ball. was truly a sue
cess, socially and financially. The toes Of
fifty children peered from underneath n
black curtain, which was stretched nearly
across the room, each owner Of these toes
eagerly waiting to find their purchaser
whom they would 30 to the table, getting
the box Of luncheon calling for their num-
Der. Dimes were never more plentiful at
the "mint' than in the hands of boys,
girls, men and women waiting to invest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27

admitted into the American labor market
free means to degrade the American la
borer on a level with the pauper laborers
of Europe. l cannot gee that it ia our duty
to sacrifice the future of our lani and tho
welfare OF our children to benefit the alien
and tue Rtrangsr. The more intelligent
and patriotic citizens of foreign birth see
this necpssi y noreiclearly than tho average
American, WHO has n supreme indifference
TO facts, aud who believes that "God takes
care of children, fools and the United
States"
Many people believe this. Few say
it. The Others are afraid. DR.. Peters
is not, Give him credit at least for
courage and candor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27

LACKAwANNA COUNTY is none too
poor to expend $500 for the capture of
Il brutal murderer. If the commission
,rs of this county cannot be made to
feel warranted in Offering Il reward for
Medala's apprehension, 1t will b0 in
order to pass the hat for voluntary sub
scriDtiOns
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27

OUT OF all the ferment and fsrvor
noticeable in public affairs, local and
general, good will come. The couu-
try has gone through a trying period
OF Democratic purgation. The medi-
cine has been bitter to the taste. but it
leaves the patient cured of much false
economics.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27

THE ISSUE of tariff REFORM con-
cerning which the Philadelphia Times
talks so gli6Iy, is most assuredly not
dead yet. But the chances Of Damoc-
racy getting another chance to botch
the job just rs certainly are.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27

Hhilddelphia Record.

WTIIWUTTTTiE IlCtOTW.
The SCRANTON TRIBUNE celebrated its
third anniversary on June 20 by Issuing n
handsomely illustrated number containing
some account Of itself aud OF the busting
city In which it is printed. THE TRIBUNE
is strongly edited, and deserves cores
ponding support at the hands Of its par.
ticular constituency,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27
IL II Healthy Youngster.

The SCRANTON TRIBUNE was three years
old on June 20, and more healthy young.
ster IN Pennsylvania journalism cannot be
found. THE TRIBUNE is strong paper,
and by its intrinsic merit deserves tho
hearty support Of the people OF its city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27

Mr., sINGERLY frankly confesses that
he doesn't expect to be elected; which
is sample of frankness that would
eifectually dismantle his boom, could
any good liar be found to take his
place
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27
REPUBLICAN, STATE TICKET.

For Governor:
DANIEL II. HASTINGS,
OF CENTER.
Tor Lieutenant Governor:
WALTER LYON,
OFALLEGHENY
Tor .AuditOr General:
AMOS II. MYLIN,
or LANCASTER.
For Secretary Of Hcrna! iFGirs'
JAMES W. LATTA,
or PHILADELPHIA.
For ongTeSSmen-di-Ldrge:
GALUSHA 4. GROW,
or SUSQUEHANNA
GEORGE F. HUFF,
OF WEsTMORELAND.
Election Time, Nov 6
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27
Interesting Stat, sta,istio,.

From an O0icial Report.
The total value OF all Pennsylvahia real
estate In 1899 was 81. 549. 561, 90i, while for
1894 it is reported at a., 500, 428, 100. an In.
crease Of SAG, S65, 500, Tho entire number
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27
NEW Works. BIG TeNsMgNrs.

New YORK, June l0.-=A census of the
tenement house districts, made as a basis
for communication to the tenement
house commission, shows the following in
tarpstinp hpurps.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27
True in All Large Cities.

Baltimore american.
Every street car accident is q sad but
emphatic argument in favor Of the adop-
tion of good fender. There should be
no unnecessary delay in this matter. HUI
man life Is precious.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27
The Labor Problem.

Violence does not help matters. Amend
ment can only come through the slow
operation of causes beyond tho control of
men who make the laws,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27

IT IS A FAvoRITE excuse of derelicb
officials that newspaper publicity
spoils their chances of successful work.
Yet for every criminal that that pub
licity aids to escape it sends score to
the gallows and the Jail. Blaming it
on the newspapers is poor apology.
The trouble is that the newspapers are
often too conservative. They do not
place their publicity where it does the
widest good. For every felon whom
they unconsciously guide out Of official
clutches they by their silence fortify a
dozen blackmailing detectives in tp-
portunities Of imposition upon both the
public and the victims OF their blood
sucking.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27

of taxables in the state increased from
i,576, l49 in 1892 to 1862, 9b6 in 1898, an in
crease OF 6,447.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27
THEIR DIFFERENT WAYS.

She sought her rights"
Robbed by some cruel chance Of life's de.
lights,
With dissatisfied and restless soul;
with half logic which she counted whole;
Earnest, no doubt, and honest not un-
seXed,
But hungerlng and querulous and vexed.
with starving instincts in a fruitless frame,
And with an itching for the sort of fame,
winch comes from the mere printing Of u
name,
She clamored for the "rights," showed
solemn craft.
And men,
Brute men,
They only laughed.
She did not seek her "rights,p
She dreamed not OF some path to mannish
heights,
But followed Natures way. and deemed it
good,
And bloomed from flower to fruit of
womanhood:
She loved tho "tyrant;" boro her noble
part
In life with him and thought with all her
heart she had her rights.
Sne held that something men and women
meant
To be unlike, but each supplement
Unto the ether; twas her gentle whim
lie was not more to her than she to him,
And little children gathered at her knee.
And men,
Brute men,
Would die for such as e.-Anon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-27

such foundation it is increasingly diff
ficult to build stable and equitable
government. Those who cry out for
better things are. by their own rash.
ness. precipitancy and madness, not
only achieving no progress themselves.
but are actually inviting the demoral-
izltion that they are loudest to con-
denim.
1t is not pleasant to think that In the
freeat government on earth, under the
shadow Of the Stars and Stripes, men
in positions Of public responsibility
should be liable to sudden removal by
pistol, dirk or bomb. 1t is not pleas
ant, from the nature of the risk itself !;
aud it is doubly unpleasant whom we
reflect upon how widespread is the dis
content in which this peril is bred; and
how utterly causeless, cruel and uu-
just that discomfort so frequently
becomes, The people of this republic
literally and truly have the remedy for
all civic evils in their own hands, and
it is neither the bomb, the bullet nor
the broad sword. If in the face of these
constantly intensifying hints they be
not soon moved to apply the ballot
fearlessly and effectively, we shudder
to conjecture the crisis that may arise.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-07
How to Open Oysters.

'.'Talk of opening oysters" said Old Hurricane. "Why, nothing is easier if you only know how"
 ,"And how's howl" inquired Starlight.
 Scottish snuff," answered Old Hurri- cane, very sententiously. Scottish snuff, my boy Bring little of it ever so near their noses, and they'll sneeze their lids off,"
 II know genius,," observed Meister Karl, "who puts the oysters in @ circle, seats himself in the center and begins spinning yarn. Sometimes it's an ad- venture in Mexico, sometimes legion of his loves, sometimes a marvellous stock broking operation. As he proceeds the natives get interested. One by one they gape with astonishment at the tremendous and direful whoppers which are poured forth. Then as they open their mouths my friend whips 'em out, peppers 'em and swallows 'em."
 ''That'll do,' said Starlight, with a long sigh. 1T wish we had bushel of lem here now. They'd open easyp'-Lon- don Tit Bits.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-07
ANTl-CAI GUNln.,1,.,-eS.

Inventions Designed to Discourage Noctur-
 nal Feline Conventions on Back Fences.
 One of the greatest trials of city life particularly in hot weather, is the nightly conventions of musical cats on backyard fences, and sundry inventive geniuses have displayed no little ingenuity in de visng schemes to abate the nuisance. One contrivance which has been erected on q back fence consists of a system of revoly ing paddles, which, turning in the wind, offer absolutely no foothold to the cats paws. Each wheel, or paddle, is two feet long and has three flukcs As soon as n cat steps on one arm or 1uke it recedes from under him, and the next one coming around strikes blow which deposits him on the outside of the fence.
 Another man has q system of rollers. such as are used In window curtains. The principle is much the same as in the fore
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-07
What the Sofa Hid.

The Kentucky Democrat tells the fol. lowing of Cattlesburg gentleman who has five daughters who are of a marriage able age, who sent his sofa to be renovated, and the following is partial list of the articles which had slipped between the back and cushion, as counted and record ed: Forty seven hairpins, mustache combs, 19 suspender buttons, 13 needles, 85 cigarettes, 8 photographs, 217 pins, 76 grains of coffee, 47 cloves 27 cuff buttons, 6 pocketknives, 15 poker ohips a vial of homeopathic medicine, 84 Jumps of chew ing gum, 59 toothpicks es matches. 80 collar buttons, II neokties, love letters, few pieces of candy, 9 dimes quarters, and nickel, buckles, lead pencils, a pen and buttonhooks
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-07

CONCENTRATION OF ANTI-CAT CONFERENCES going, offering no resistance to the cats feet in mounting the fence. The trouble with this, however, Is that the more know ing cats learn that by mounting at the point where the roller ends touch each oth- CT footing may be found between the uprights in which the rollers revolve.
 An electrician has affixed to the fence top two long strips of copper. Between them he has placed long strip of wood in such manner that the cat will be forced to tread on both strips of metal To these is attached an electric battery. Then the electrician waits at his window-and it Is said he is losing sleep through his dia- bolical machine-until the cats mount the fence. At the proper moment he presses the button. It Is then hard to tell which makes the most noise-the laughter of the man or the bowling of the cats.
 Various kinds of cat teasers are manu- factured in regular way. One style, which is made of tin, is designed to be laid on the fence top. It has numberless rows of sharp points sticking from it, and they offer sharp barrier to feline foot steps. Another and more old fashioned device is to place a row of sharp spikes along the fence top.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-07
Birmingham Age Herald l

Little did we think years ago when pr. Holloway, our great southern specialist, located in Birmingham and modestly an nounced through the columns of the Her aid that he would treat only special class of diseases that he would ever achieve an international reputation. To our personal knowledge from across the ocean, in far away England, they have learned of his skill and fame and consult him. We be- lieve with the doctor that truth, merit and honor always win. He stands at the head "a pleasant gentleman, an able physician and is recognized as the leading author ity in the treatment of all private diseases. Birmingham may well be proud of him.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-07
Receivers S Notice.

.Tothe Creditors of the Age Herald Company: iAn persons holding claims against the Age Herald Company are hereby notified that the same must be presented to me duly verified, that such claims may be properly filed and listed. FRANK V. EVANS,
 Receiver Age-Herald Company. Birmingham. Ala. March 24. 1894.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-07
JUDGE BRUCE ILL,
Threatened With Pneumonia-Cou Had to Be Adjourned Because
 of His Illness.

Judge Bruce was confined to his room at the residence of MT. James Bruce on the South Highlands yesterday with fever, which threatened to develop into pneu- monia.
 At 6 o'clock yesterday evening Dr. E. H. ShulI reported that he was resting better, the fever was declining and the acute pain in the right side was almost relieved. The threatened catarrhal syml toms of the early ID rning were abating.
 It is hardly probable that Jucge Bruce W Ii be able to resume his official duties tn is week.
 Judge Bruce had similar attack during the fall term of court last yesr, on account of which court had to be adj, urn ed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-07
Labor Advocats.l

Step by step, year by year, Dr. Hollo- way has acquired his almost national rep utation as a specialist and which, with his genial nature and open hearted public spirit and un usual skill in his chosen field, is rapidly winning for himself unlimited social and professional honors and the most fattering practice, both at home and abroad.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-07
Spread of Knowledge.

"Papa, said little Katie, ''do you know how high those clouds arsp"
 sNo, child," answered her father, with an indulgent smile.
 "Well," said Katie, regarding them with critical eye, II do. They're cirrus clouds, and they're about 8X miles high. You didn't have very good schools when you was little, did you, papaf'-C Chicago Tribuna
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-07
Sheriff's Sale.

DY virtue of sundry fieri facias issued out of D the clerks office of both the city and cir cult court of Jefferson county, State of Ala bama, and to me directed, whereby am com manded to make the amount of a certain judg- ment recently obtained against the Jefferson Steel company, out of the goods, chat tels lands and tenements of the said Jefferson Steel company, have levied on the follow ing property, to-wit: f
 One lot of steel ingots estimated at 120 tons, one furnace with all sheds, buildin gs and equipments, two engines and boilers, one hoisting engine, one hydraulic elevator, all the ladies, cranes, hose, scrap, iron and steel, scales, railroad tracks, moulds, trucks, fire brick, tools, materials, office furniture and fixtures and all other property belonging to the Jefferson Steel company that is in any wise connected with the furnace plant at North Birmingham.
 Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry, for cash, all the above described property, on
 TUESDAY, THE 18th DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
 1894,
 during the legal hours of sale, at the furnace in North Birmingham in said county.
 Dated this, 9th day of September. 1894.
 G. M. MORROW,
 Sheriff of Jefferson county, Alabama.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-07

Being graduate Surgery acquired readily obtained physicians successful confined which
  merou patients state ill the union
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-07
Mountain Home, Talladega. Ala. ]

The excellent and praiseworthy reputa. ton of Dr. Y. E. Holloway is well de served by him. We are personally ac quainted with the doctor and know him.to be man who is straight and square. His superior ability in his line is recognized by all who know of him.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-07
Sumter County Sun.l

We have great specialist in Alabama. In point of ability he is second to none, and has been longer in Birmingham than any specialist there. "Truth, merit and honor always win,' and in that line pr. Holloway stands in the front rank.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-07
Birmingham Daily News. l

No specialist in the south is more Ia miIiar with the treatment of private troubles than Dr. Y. E. Holloway. Dur ing his long residence in this city he has successfully treated many thousands of pa. tients suffering with private troubles of every conceivable form. This great expe- rience, together with his skill and ability, not only places the doctor at the head of his profession in such matters, but is a guarantee to all that place themselves un- der his care that they will receive the best treatment possible to be obtained.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-07
PRESS NOTICES.

Dr. Holloway notices nearly Will suhce 10 snow the W held by the general public:
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-09

Mr.. Gladstone's declination Of the
invitation to visit this country recently
extended to him by large number OF
well-known Americans will not occasion
surprise. His age alone would doubt
less be a serious obstacle to his ac-
ceptance, for he is now in his eighty
fifth year; and he would be a brave
man indeed who at that period of his
life should undertake his first trans
atlantic voyage. But, in addition, the
operation on his eye has rendered 1t
impossible for him to make any fu-
ture engagements Of any kind. Ameri-
cans will keenly regret his inability to
cross the ocean. They would delight
to honor and welcome him with un-
bounded cordially. They will heartily
wish for him happy issue out of his
present troubles, and many serene and
peaceful pears.