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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-05

they turned just enough to glance by
and hassed in safety to their harbors,
Some of you IRE in the storm of temp
tation, and you are driving ON and COM
ing toward fearful collisions unless you
change your course. Hard a-larboardl
Turn ye, turn ye, for why will We
die, y house OF Israeli"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07
No Double Standard.

That is certainly queer condition OF
American morals when man who has
proved himself unfit 10 10 trusted IN
the company Of any honest woman; =
man who, without qualm. has be-
trsysd the daughter OF friend, de-
ceivsl his own vito, cast disgrace upon
his own children and been profana-
tion to the religion which he has used
as \ cloak to hide the rottenness OF his
real life. may with impunitY ask the
public to trust him in a public rela-
tion, whore the tempta tiou 10 chest, de-
fraud and deceive Ia many times mul-
tiplled. II is certainly a strange error
in the general comprehension OF moral
standards when William O. p. Breck-
inridge NAV pload not without gaining
the credenee Of many persons. that his
private life, in its recent exhibition Of
insuiferabls immortality and deceit,
should cut no figure In the public con-
sideration Of his fitness for ofici al
honors
10 this false idea we owe our politi-
cal scandals, our TammRny conspira-
cies Tor the requirement Of public plum.
der. our Tweed regimes, Murphy ina
chimes and all the long catalogue Of
official dereliction that has made our
politics jest among cynical observers.
Unless we are ready to surrender the
decalogue and to accept as untrue that
inspired standard which we call the
, Golden Rule, II will not do to perpetu
ate the false idea that our measure OF
moral responsibility may mean one
thing for public servants and another
thing for private partners or employees.
A morality thus divided cannot stand
Inevitably II must reach the lower in
stead of the higher level. Inevitably
the corruption which exists unchecked
In positions Of public trust will in time
induce similar debauohery In private
relations of business,
We do not wish to be regarded az too
severe upon this man of great genius
and experience when we insist that he
cannot, with safety, be re-employed
by the people Of Lexington district
while he maintains the defiant and
even naughty attitude of his present
canvass for denomination. The man
who has sinned. however grievously,
but who honestly repents, in the humil-
ity which makes no boast of what had
gone. before, may in time be forgiven
but the vain and stubborn sinner,
glorying in the nerve which could plan
prolonged deceit apl gloating over the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

In recent number Of the Philalel.
phia Inquirer appears thrilling ac-
count Of remarkable feat accom-
plishsd by Francis 7. Underhill. who
succeeded in driving four horses at
tached to a coach through n figure
eight with one hand. When Steve
Brodie jumped of the Brooklyn bridge
some years ago it wss thought that he
would be the only candidate in the
Nineteenth century who could success
fully compete for the honors that have
been historically accorded Jonahs
marvellous piscatorial experience. OF
the thrilling adventures Of an Amids
de Gaul But wonders will never
cease
Another star has appeared in the re-
gions of Zodiac In the person OF Fran.
cis T. Undsrhill. How insignificant in
comparison appear the names OF Cali.
leo, Columbus, Ben Franklin, Wash
ington, Napoleon, James J. Corbett OF
even Billy Hines Just think OF III
He drove four horses with one hand
Allow us to pause for breath.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07
The Truth Boiled Down.

Representative Quigg. the New York
journalist member of congress, keeps
mp his reputation for pungency in the
expression Of political truths. Asked
what he thought of the chance Of an
international monetary agreement he
said
A silver dollar to-day is so cents. We
pretend it is 81. We are agreeing to make
believe that 1t ia 81 and so long as we keep
up this pretence and so long as people be-
lieve we can keep it up, that so cents will
circulate as 81. But when the confidence
fails the scheme fails. That is the present
Jituation and it can never be altered, ex-
lept' by general agreement by nations
which will fix the price of silver bullion at
W the mints Of the world and make q
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07
Now Sneed the Bridpns.

We have received the following COM
munication from correspondent
who is evidently out Of patience with
the current effort TO juggle with the
Sweetland street bridge: 81 would
like to ask, ms voter, if the present
view taken by some Of our worthy
counoilmen is not an open insult to
the voters who so justly aud with so
large a majority passed the vote for
the Linden street and Roaring Brook
bridges. The question as to whether
Mulberry street is superior and OF
more use to the public than Linden Is,
it seems to me, question, unworthy
Of discussion Linden is a street
suited in every way for r bridge
approach, and will always bo tho
direct route to most buildings Of i'm
portance and places Of amusement,
while on the other hand Mulberry
street is OF little use to either Scranton
or Hyde Park people. 1t Ia a surprise
to many that few are allowed tC
cause the delay Of public necessity
of 40 great Importance, by desiring =
change that benefits no one bnt them
selves Like Coxey's army may this
detriment to our citys progress b.
crushed and tho good work, s the
people intended it allowed 10 proceed. "
II is possible that no insult is intend
ed in the present effort OF certain coun
cilmen to divert the new bridge from
Linden to Mulberry street The effort
is more properly dictated by selfish
considerations OF by an Indifferent sens,
of obligation to the electors becaus,
they wanted Linden street and no other
But in either or any contingency, W,
do not think our correspondent need
become alarmed The Mulberry street
project never had substantial support
behind it and could not now succeed
under any circumstances IL is indeed
time, however, TO end 80 much non
sense in this matter and get down &c
business. The people ratified the bridge
project upon the representation that
the twin structures would be built n
promised. within the promised tim,
and at the estimated cost Every day
OF delay impairs the likelihood OF hav
ing these promises conseientiously full
filled.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

If THE appointment of Mr.. Dempsey
to clerkship can reconcile Mr.. Hines
to the present postmaster general after
all the hard things the member from
Luz9rne has been saying about Mr..
Bssall, he must be exceedingly sus-
csptible to plscation. But reconeiled
or not, Hines will not land his candi'
date in Kingston. Those who choose
may stick pin here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

AMoyG oTHERreasons why citizsns Of
the United States should feel satisfied
with their countrys prosperity under
protective tariff and not 20 of on
economic skylsrking Is this one sup.
piled by Giiieu, tho eminent English
statisucisn: Daring the period from
tSsl-5 to 1912 American aud German
imports have each increased 80 per
cent, those Of England only 10 per
cent and those Of France only 6 per
cent Meantime. in exports we gained
&c per cent. France Il per cent Eng
land only 10 per cent and Germany
less than per cent
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07
He SCRANTON TRIBUNE.
SCRANTON. MAY Z, 1894.

SEVERAL MONTHS ago councils. we
believe, passed resolution requiring
those whose duty it is to patch ths as
phslt paving on Lackawanns avenue,
between the street Car tracks, to remedy
existing defects within thirty days,
What has been done, if anything, in
this matter
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07
TALES :,
4 of the Stage.

If the dramatic construction OF Dan.
i Harts latest play, "A Daughter of
Dixie" which comes to Scranton May
II and %, equals the rhetorical efful
gsuce Of Nj, Hgrt's press agent, there
can be no question Of the plays success
Witness this excerpt; "A conservatory
filed with tropical plauts, from which
floats the odor OF roses and iesssmine
A apluttering fountain made pctur-
ssque by the glow of calcium light.
Adjoining this pRrlor of white and
gold with brilliantly lighted stair
way The plants Of nature framed by
the artists art form ptcturo OF rare
beauty. Through tho window Of the
conservatory the pale light OF the moon
is stealing. IL struggles for supremacy
with the red glow from the fire in the
picturesque parlor CRATE. The soft
tlnkl0 OF the guitar il hoard among the
flowers, while from overhead comes the
music Of the dance IL Is Glen Clay
borue's birthday and her friends are
celebrating tine event As tho music
rises aud falls on tho balmy Kentucky
air she comes, a vision Of loyehusis,
down the stairway. The sound Of her
slippered feet is heard on the tile floor.
ing and the second net Of Daniel l..
Narts beautiful drama, a Daughter
OF Dixie, begins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07


One of the first effects OF tue mis-
taken clemsncy OF Governor Altgeid
in psrdoninS Michael Schwab, the
Chicago anarchist implicated in the
celebrated Haymarket riot and SEN
fenced therefor to life Imprisonment
in the Joliet penitentiary, is shown in
the ungrateful manner in which he ac
knOwledges his liberation. At Sheboy-
gan, yesterday, he delivered before an
excursion party Of disaifected Chicago
''reformsrs" an address that in its in.
oendiary diatribes against wealth,
thrift, law and the existing sOcial or
der 10 said to exceed in bitterness any %
thing previously emsnating from this
ncidulous agitator lustead OF feeling
obligated to the law for its generous
mercy to himself, he assailed it with
renewed and intensified fsrocity, thus
newly evidencing the truth that
of all enemies an migrate is the most
implacGble
This incident may be Of minor i'm
portance in itself, but as one typical
phase of the prevalent socialistic fer -
ment its Significance is not easily over
estimated. From 1t we may deriye a
new lesson a. to the need Of paroles
rather than AN outright system Of par
dons 1t also teacheS the danger
which rests in mn abuse Of the right of
free speech and calls with renewed em-
phasis for such a standard of vigilance
among local and state authorities as
will not permit privilege to degenerate
into license or personal freedom into
sedition aud Indictment to crime
Last OF all, the incident reveals in its
naked ugliness the fact that anarchy
feeds on the mistaken sympathy Of
those who pity its evangelists so much
as TO shield them when they violate
law and call them martyrs when they
are punished ss they deserve.
Unless the American people soon get
out Of this self-complacent indffer.
ence to the vicious instruction which
men like Schwab are sewing on recep-
tive because ignorant minds, they will
be confronted at no distant day with
dangers whose magnitude will come in
the nature Of disagreeabls surprise.
We ought not to view in the moving
hordes Of CoIeyism or In the propa-
ganda of the bomb thrower or the in
cendiary no warnings as to our future
duty rs citizans. Least OF all should
there he among any large number Of
us the false security that evil teaching
thus uncorrected will cure itself BY
mere process Of time The scrubbing
brush aud disinfectants should be ap-
piled with the same persistent care to
our nurseries Of citizenship that we
manifest in applying them to our own
private premises when diseases threaten
and contagion sends out advance
eouriers Of its dread approach.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

THE FAILURE of Mr.. Rathbone, Repub.
lican, to carry the Third Ohio district
in spite of the fact that it is normally
Democratic by several thousand ma
jority, was caused largely by personal
unpopularity. Republicans should not
take many chances next fall on weak
candidates. Too much is Mt stake.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

ONR OF THE frat things done by Sen.
ator Walsh, OF Georgia, after admis.
sion to this senate, was to introduce q
bill repeating the 10 per cent. state
bank tax, I'VE claim, said he "tha,
the federal government has nothing to
dowith the regulation Of our state bank.
ing institutions. For proof that this
claim is unfounded, we must refer San -
ator Walsh to Art first, section eight,
clause 3 and also to Art first, section
ten, clause l of a rare document known
as the Constitution of the United
States.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

full. and he is today one of the greatest
favoritss on the American stage. with
a single exception, all the principal
people who have been associated with
his past successes appear with his COM
pany this season.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

common ratio. Whether things are tend
ing in that direction or not | doubt.
Whether it would be public advantage
il they did 90 tend doubt. don't think
that anybody has proved yet that there is
not enough gold to form the basis of the
worlds currency. People have got into
the habit of saying there is not enough,
but doubt if any considerable proportion
of them understand what they are talking
about"
This is no close to the real hard truth
that it isn't worth while trying to hunt
for difference The restoration OF
silver on parity with gold is one of
those iridescsnt dreams of finance that
will be realized when smoke tumbles
downward and water flows up hill.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

UNDER VALID act Of congress Ii
censes to sell liquor shall not be given
to any establishment within the Dis
trict of Columbia located within 400
feet Of church. The law is p4remp-
tory. and the excise board of the dis
trict in enforcing IT'S provisions. has
just cancelled licenses to five of the
leading Washington hotels. including
Chamberlin's and the Shoreham.
Great, of course, is tho kicking thereat,
but tho law is relentless and congress
is apathetic. There seems to be no
other recourse, therefore, for the
thirsty Washington lobbyist than to
choose new apartments or else rely on
"growler" service.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

ability which binds friends to him
despite their better judgment. may not
bs ezonerated from punishment with
out disorganizing the entire economy of
morals.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

THE PREDICTION that follows ia the
contribution Of a shrewd Republican
who claims TO be something Of a
prophet: For governor, Daniel II.
Hastings. Of Center; for lieutenant
governor, John b. Robinson, OF Della
ware; for secretary Of Internal affairs.
William J, Latts, OF Philadelphia; for
auditor general Amos X. Mylin, of Ian.
caster; for congressman. vt large, Ga
lusha A. Grow, of Susqushanns. and
George F. Huff. OF Wsstlnoreland
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07
Labor We. Labor.

altoona Gazette.
BY limiting the supply of coal TO such an
extent that iron mills are forced to close
down for lack Of fuel, throwing employees
out Of work, the coal strike ceases to be a
contest of labor against capital and be-
comes one of labor against labor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

Mr.. Harts Scranton friends will be
pleased to know that his reuown rs r
playwright has attracted the attention
Of several noted dramatic critics TO his
opening production at Wilkss-Barre
Prominent among these is Charles
Gooishall, OF tue Detroit Free Press,
who has repeatedly predicted IN print
that Mr. Hart would In time become
the most successful and fertile Ameri-
can lrtmatist since the haleyon days Of
Bartley Campbell. This nsttering
judgment has been 70 iniorced upon
this occasion 10y a telegraphic order
from Mr.. Goodshall for a box at the
Grand. In Wilkes Barre. on the open
iny night lie will mako the entire
trip from Detroit for no other purpose
than to write a criticism Of Mr.. Hart 5
play.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

A striking illustration OF tho financial
uncertainties OF stage ventures ia given
Ia the history Of "Oll Kentucky the
lively Southern drama recently pro-
ducsd at the Rockingham Tho
author, Charles Daisy, an impscunious
journalist, hawkrd the play about the
country. meekly enduring the jibes
and jeors Of managers VINO declared
that the play was rot from beginning
10 end At last Milwaukee manager
a few months ago was induced to give
'Od Kentucky" tuAl at date when
attractions were scarce and business
was dull To the surprise Of all the
play was an instantaneous success II has
already played 10 busins. Of over
100000 and next season II will be
produced by four different companies
on the road.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

A limited number of the above
bonds are for sale at par and ac-
crued interest by the following
parties, from whom copies of the
mortgage and full information can
be obtained:
E.W. Mulligau, Cashier Second
National Bank, Wilkes Barre, Pa.
W. L. Watson, Cashier First Ma
tional Bank, Pittston, Pa.
J. L. Pollen, Cashier Peoples
Savings Bank, Pittston, Pa.
A. A. Dryden, President Miners
Savings Bank, Pittston, Pa.
And by the Scranton Savings
Bank and Trust Comp any, Trustee
under the Mortgage.
T. E. AtheTtOn, Counsel,
WlLKES-BARRE, PA.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

Hopper's fret success in comic opera
was in the 'Beggar Student, when
his admirable Interpretation Of the
role OF General Ollsndorf made him a
general favorite His solo, I'm Mo.
ment of Rapture" was one of the pro-
nounced hits of the opera Genevieve
Reynolds, a stunning English woman,
was in that company, and Rosalbs
Beecher, a gypsy-looking beauty of
generous build and fascinating man
ner. who has since married rich New
Yorker, az well as w. Fl. Fessenden,
the sweet voiced Boston tenor, and
Mark Smith, general favorite. were
also in the production. Mr.. Hopper's
starring tours have been very success
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

While "Old Kentucky has Travelled
the highways OF success, many promis-
ing plays aud stars have been ship
wrecked upon what should have been
placid seas Adele Richie, who was
at the head Of the Algerian company,
cost her hacker nearly eco. 900 kath-
crime Clsmmons. who proved a tzzls.
cos, Buffalo Bill over $3j. 600 Law
renee Hanley lost $4,000 on his short
starring tonr. Harry Phillips dropped
a., 800 on Crazy Patch The Laugh.
Ing Girl" went TO Frisco and came back
with 5. 600 losscs The "Old Soldier"
cost its owner g. 600 James T Powers
is said to have lost over $40. 600 on
Walker, London" The Voyage OF
Suzstto" cost Mr Fronch Sl2O Pan.
line Hall suffered TO the extent o!
g. 600 for her experience ut Harrigan .
theRter. l.. r. Stoekwsll went behind
over s., 900 on Maine and Georgia "
Bessie Bonshill lost over e.. 900 on her
starring venture.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

10 BEAUTIFUL PICTURES. EVERY
NOTED PLACE IN ALASKA, THE
UNITED STATES AND MEXICO.
FIVE NUMBERS ON THE CoUN-
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

The stage career OF De Wolf Hopper.
the we'll known comedian, who will
appear at the Academy tomorrow
evening In 'Papisndgum, dates back
almost TO his infancy. When lad Of
II years he formed dramatic com
pany among the boys Of his own age
and gave creditRblo performances in
his fathers barn The price of Admis-
sion charged to these entertainments Is
was thirty pins or one penny. Hopper
belongs to the famous DE Wolf family
Of C0nntcliouk His mothsr-form-
erly Miss Rosllio De VOLTS one OF
the mos! charming OF women, an &C.
complishsd musician aud q brilliant
conversationalist and Of course is
quite proud OF her sons rapid stride In
the rase for fame, although at the be.
ginning Of his struggles for histrionio
favor she employed every argument to
discourage him in what seemed bar
ren ambition, in the hope that he
would ultimately become a lawyer,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

At the beginning Of his stage career
Ar, Hopper was a member Of the F. F.
Mackay Comedy company, playing
small parts. and during his connection
with that organization he created the
juvenile role OF Silas Gordon In an
adaptation of an old German comedy
by Mr., Mackay. In 1884 he WAS a mem-
beT Of the famous Madison Square
Theater company, and appeared at that
pretty playhouse ms Pittacus Green in
Hazel Kirke, in the same company
with pretty Aunis Russell, who played
the title role, the veteran actor Charles
Couldock, Mrs. Il, l.. Davenport, Sgd
ney Cowell, and William Morris-who
has since become leading man.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-07

Suffered at the Post0Gce al Scranton, Pa, as
Second Class Add Matter.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-01-19
HORNBLOWER REJECTED.
Senate judiciary Committee Reported
Against Confirmation.

A dispatch FROM Washington says The
Senate Committee on the Judiciary decided
to recommend the rejection of the nomina-
ton of William B. HOrnblower to ba
Associate Justice of the United States
Supreme Court.
The action of the cOminttee was hasteneI
by the Presidents desire to be relieved OF
the embarrassment of having the nomination
hanging fire while the business of the Su-
preme Court was delayed and confused for
lack Of a full bench to pass upon constitu-
tiOnal questions.
The members of the Judiciary Committee
are Senators Pugh Coke, George. Villas,
Hill and Lindsay, Democrats, and Senators
HOar. Wilson. Teller, Platt and Mitchell.
Republicans. The vote on the nomination in
committee stood
Ycas-Messrs Villas, Lindsay, Hoar, Platt,
and Wilson.
Nays-Messrs. Pugh, Coke, George, Hill.
Mitchell. and Teller.
Senators Lindsay and Teller was absent,
but their votes were cast by proxy. Thus
only two Democratic committee members,
o.t of tota! of sig, voted ii favor OF me
Presidents nominee.
Mr. Hornblower who is a distinguished
New York lawyer was first nominated for
this office September 10 of last year. The
nomination hung in the Judiciary Commit
tee without action. With the adjournment
of the extra session the nomination lapSed,
but was renewed by President Cleveland on
the convening of Congress for the regular
session, December 5. 1893.