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The weekly tribune., 1894-01-26
CONTEST STANFOSD'S WILL.
The Late Senator's Brother Is Not Salts
fled With 100000.

The Late senator's Brother Is Not Salts
fled with 100000.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22.-The Exam
iner says that it is rumored that A. P.
Stanford of New York, brother of the
late Leland Stanford, will contest the
latter's will. Stanford is quoted as hav-
ing said he had not announced his inten-
tion of contesting the will, but that he
was by no means satisfied with 500, 900,
the amount lett him by Senator STAN
ford. He said:
'1f the other side manifests disposi-
ton to be fair and reasonable / shall not
bring suit. l should greatly regret the
necessity Of forcing the estate into the
courts, because it would air family mat
ters that do not wish to give publicity
to-"
The weekly tribune., 1894-01-26
ed ON SUSPICIO n.

of ChOteau. Charged with
ng Branded Cattle.
The weekly tribune., 1894-01-26
SUGAR SCHEDULE CONTEST.
Likely to BE Precipitated by Mr.. Harter
of Ohio-Wants n Tariff.

of OhiO-Wants n Tariff.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.--The contest
over the sugar schedule is likely to be
precipitated by Representative Harter
of Ohio. He will move an amendment
to the Wilson bill, doing away with the
sugar bounty and putting tariff of 1
cent per pound on sugar.
This proposed duty is intended for
revenue only, says Mr. Harter.
Representative johnson of Ohio will
champion absolute free sugar, without
bounty or duty. The Louisiana inter-
ests are preparing for a hot discussion.
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Notice.

All persons wishing Rag Carpet woven
will do we'll tc Ill on Mrs. Clara Cos
line, Fifth av Thirteenth street n
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11

for vice president on the Republican
ticket in 1896, in case any eastern man is
nominated and especially If Reed should
be. Reed and Manderson are excellent
friends. 1t is pointed out that as presi
dent of the senate when the Republicans
had control, Senator Henderson gave uni
versal satisfaction, and acquired that
practical experience which men elected
to the vice presidency usually lack.
The Harrisburg Patriot says: "Gov-
ernor-elect Hastings has disappointed the
Republican politicians by his refusal TO
appoint eX-Treasurer Morrison superin-
tendent of banking. Morrison had the in
dorsement of Senators Quay and Cam
eron, Chris l.. Magee, David Martin, Lieu
tenant Governor-elect Lyon and other po-
tential party leaders. 1t was thought
this was. sufficient to guarantee his ap-
pointment and at the time of the official
announcement of the governor-elects
cabinet 1t was semi-oiiicially given out
that Morrison's selection would soon be
made public by General Hastings himself.
The next governor was evidently not con-
suited when this announcement was made
as he has since declared that he will not
appoint Captain Morrison. Strenuous Of
forts have been made TO induce him to re-
consider his decision, but he is firm and to
emphasize his refusal he has asked Chair
man Gilkeson to accept the place. The
only reason assigned by General Hast
ings for his refusal to appoint Morrison Is
that ii would not be good politics
to ignore Chairman Gilkeson, who wanted
TO be insurance commissioner, but was
stood aside for Colonel Lambert, of the
Philadelphia Press, u personal friend Of
the gOyernOr-elect"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11

The Williamsport Sun opportunely
observes that there "is a remedy under
the state laws for the evil that is found
in every quarter sessions court, and
which comes under the head of bar
ratry. Barratry is where an individual
has an abormal tendency to bring suits
at law without having just cause of ac-
ton" The Sun says OF the Lycoming
county court what is equally applicable
to our own court. 1t says there have
been several cases in which the prose-
cutor had not scintilla of fact upon
which to base his prosecution. The
tion Of these cases and the taxpayers of
the county must pay the costs. The
remedy for this fooling with the dignity
of the court should be promptly APP
piled. The prosecutor who brings petty
and senseless suits to crafty his spite
or annoy his neighbor should be
for a period long enough to prove to
him that court of justice is not
plaything for his especial delectation.
The magistrate when he knows that a
suit is brought through spite, should
refuse to become a party to this sys-
TEN Of making the court ridiculous. If
the magistrate fails to appreciate the
matter in its proper light the court
should teach him his duty in whatever
way seems most efrectual to the court.
1t costs the taxpayers large amount
every term to dispose of the legitimate
business Of the criminal court, and all
business that partakes of anything else
should be kept out of it,"
To this lucid presentation Of the case
little need be added, except that
general stiffening of the judicial back
bone in this direction would be heartily
appreciated by an overtaxed public.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11
CHATS BY THE WAY.

Did you ever consider that there is one
great American amusement In which Eu-
rOpean specialties have no place? That Is
the national game Of base ball In the
atrical, operate, gymnastic, racing, boat
ing and other enterprises we look across
the water for models. In the operate ana
theatrical world especially the cream of
the business is mOnopoli2ed by foreign
artists, managers and companies, and in
many sports Of the field America patterns
after the mother country. But in the live
ly game of base ball the foreign artist Is
unknown. The sporting men of other
lands know nothing Of the delights of the
bleaching boards, and the inspiring SEN
tence play balr' has no charm for their
ears. 1t is true that base ball, like the
stage, needs elevating in some respects.
ROwdyism often predominates on the
field and grand stand alike; but of late
there has been a disposition on the part of
the management of various clubs TO froWn
upon the tough element, and IT Is now nee
essary for an applicant to behave like
gentleman upon the diamond If he wishes
to retain a position upon nine in any
of the recognized leagues.
Scranton was particularly fortunate last
season in securing good players who were
evidently not drafted from the slums, and
the gentlemanly behavior of the State
league club, as well as the nine that
joined the Eastern league, caused favor
able comment everywhere. If there were
some means of curbing the local enthus-
last who finds it necessary to fill up on
poor whisky before he considers himself
in condition to enjoy a game, base ball
would be the most pleasant of amuse-
ments. 1t is to be hoped that during the
coming season even greater efforts will
be made to preserve good order upon the
ground, that lady admirers of the game
may feel that they can enjoy the sport
without being subject to insult by being
obliged to listen TO the foul language by
which the vagabond betrays his identity
in moment of enthusiastic forgetfulness.
.
The smart boy who led hazing party
down at Wyoming seminary few even
ings since now nurses face that re-
sembles a PLAGUE that has been decor
ated by an amateur china painter. 1t Is
not proper to recommend fsticuffs en-
counters as u method of settling difficult
ties, but if there ever was a case when the
proper medicine seems to have been ad-
ministered, the one above mentioned
fills the bill. A few more results of this
nature will, no doubt do much toward
suppressing the senseless and dangerous
fun known in colleges as hazlng.
y
I see that Hon. Galusha A. Grow has
taken a hand in the Lackawanna and Sus-
quehanna county line controversy at For
est City. Mr. Grow sighted a transit in
the vicinity of the county lines in 1884,
and has given his deposition regarding
the line to the Susquehanna county COM
missioners to assist in substantiating
their claims to the disputed territory in
the vicinity of Forest City. Before the
testimony is all in, u map of this part
of the state showing the various county
lines would probably look like one of
Whstler's etchings.
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The rleanest Man,

The individual who recently duped a
lot of poor working girls in New York
city by bogus employment agency is
probably the meanest scamp on record.
and the girls who gave 50 each as
security that they would be on hand to
accept positions that they had been
engaged to fill have Just cause for
wrath in finding that the rascal has
skipped with their money. The ex-
perience of the swindled servant girls.
however, is but another illustration of
the folly of trusting ones money in the
hands of strangers. 1t Is generally
safe rule to shun any position that re-
qulres cash in advance. At this period
labor is not so scarce as to need a cash
guarantee that person engaged for
q position will accept at the proper
time. And the more lucrative the po-
sition gives promise of becoming the
more careful one should be about ad-
vancing money upon expected returns.
The mails daily, 1t is said, are flooded
with letters answering the tempting
advertisements by which this or that
fraud is batting dupes, and hundreds of
dollars In small sums weekly go to sup
port the rascals who exist upon the
gullibility of poor people who are seek
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11
The Nicaragua Canal.

The Nicaraguan Canal company is
VIGOROUSLY impecunious. Its organizers
We're not philanthropists. They were
men who enjoy considerable reputa
tion for sickness and cunning in the
manipulation of bonds and stocks. 1t
has been intimated from time to time,
that much of the apparent popularity
of the Nicaragua canal scheme, under
the management of this company, could
be traced to gifts of stock to editors and
legislators. We do not know that this
is true, although we are half inclined to
Union Pacific railroad at one time. 1t
was true, in France, of the Panama
canal; and human nature is probably
the same today as it was in the early
seventies or in the early eighties. In
any event, the Nicaraguan Canal COM
pany possesses an immense amount of
self-confidence when it goes to congress
with proposition virtually asking the
United States government to guarantee
its bonds, fertiliZe its now worthless
stock and fill its now empty pockets,
for no other reason in the world than
that canal across the isthmus of Mica
ragua would be good thing, and
should, therefore, be pushed along
blindly and without thought of ultimate
consequences.
We are not insensible of the fact that
both political parties have in their plat
forms declared in favor of government
control of this canal; that President
Cleveland first and President Harrison
afterward, in messages to congress,
have strongly advocated the indorsing
of this private speculation's securities
by the federal government; and that
today the canal company finds able
champions at Washington among Re-
publicans and Democrats, alike with
out distinction of party. The eminence
Of this support, however, does not deter
us from planting ourselves squarely and
obstinately upon the proposition that
the United States government ought to
kick these bond-mongers out of Wash
ington and consider the canal question
Independent of their selfish interests.
If they have embarked in a losing in
vestment. vainly expecting to tap the
treasury at Washington whether they
ever dig square foot of earth in Mica
ragua or not, let them pocket their
losses and know better next time. The
people have about got sick and tired OF
their incessant raids on congress, none
the less raids for being cloaked behind
the spurious plea that If Uncle Sam
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11
POLITICAL POINTS.

John NJ Thurston Is said to be sure Of
the next United States senatorship from
Nebraska.
Austin Curtin, of Bellefonte, n nephew
of the great war governor, wants to be
superintendent of public buildings and
grounds.
SChuylkill county politicians will try to
have the legislature give the county an
orphans court judge, 10 which 1t is en-
titled by population.
Lieutenant Frank L. Hutter, of Harris
burg, inspector of rifle practice of the
Eighth regiment, Is an applicant for SUI
perintendent Of public printing under the
incoming administration.
Chairman Grlpp, of the Allegheny
county committee, has appointed the sub
committees, with c. l.. Magee as chair
man, to extend an invitation to the Re
publican national committee TO hold the
national convention in Pittsburg in 1896.
A call has been issued for Il caucus of
the Democratic members of the house Of
representatives in the next legislature, to
be held in the supreme court chamber on
New Years eve, to nominate candidates
for speaker, chief clerk and other Offices
to be filed at the organization OF the
house.
George Thorne, of Gettysburg, has been
selected by General Frank Reeder, the
next secretary OF the commonwealth, for
one of his clerks. Mr.. Thorne Is one Of
the leaders in Adams county and has
been of valuable assistance at the state
Republican headquarters the past three
years.
Giles ID. Price, of Erie, who, after hav-
ing been bowled out Of the race for audi
tor general in 1892, declined to run for
state treasurer, expected an important po-
stion under the Hastings administration,
but late information Is to the effect that
he will receive no political recognition
from 1t.
Says the Hazleton Sentinel, Congress-
man-elect Leisenring's organ: John c.
Delaney should be appointed factory in
spector. He has been lifelong Repub-
lican and given intelligent and timely SER
vice to the party. In the last campaign he
was an important factor In Luzerne
county, and his work should be recog-
nized."
Says a Washington dispatch "As be-
tween Reed and Mckinley, there Is no
doubt in the minds Of Reeds followers
which way the Morton Influence will be
thrown. II Is the belief of the enthusiasts
tic friends Of Mr.. Reed that he will have
the delegation of every eastern state In
structed for him, and that enough support
will be drawn from the far west and the
south to insure his nomination"
Senator Henderson, of Nebraska, who
retires from congress next March, is be-
ing constantly mentioned as the best man
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11
WHERE UNCLE SAM STANDS.

From the New York Sun.
Clear away the fog which half cen-
tury's diplomacy has wrapped around the
subject of England's presence on the
Mosquito coast, and there is no difficulty
in comprehending the American position
with regard to European Interference at
or near the Nicaragua canal. That fu-
ture waterway between the Atlantic and
the Pacific states of the Union Is all to
ms, in peace or in war that the Suez canal
Is to Great Britain. Any act or assump-
tion threatening our exclusive control of
the Nicaragua canal will be regarded as
an act unfriendly to this government, or
an assumption hostile to the interests Of
the United States; and this for precisely
the same reasons as would be offered TO
the world by Great Britain herself 10
justify her in resenting and resisting any
move by any other power menacing her
direct water route to her Indian possess
ions. Friendship between the two great
Englsh-spealling nations is blessing 10
both peoples and a boon to civilization.
There Is price that may be demanded Of
us, however too high to pay even for that.
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does not dig this big ditch some other
fellow will
1t should not be inferred from these
candid remarks that we are opposed TO
the Nicaragua canal. We are not. On
the contrary, trans-lsthmian water
way at or near the route now proposed
Is a vital necessity. 1t should be built,
owned and bossed by the United States
of America; and not a penny's worth of
Is should be built, owned or bossed by
any other power. In building it, own
ing 1t and bossing it, this government
should admit no partners. Least of all
should it be asked to stand godfather
to a pack of Wall street promoters who
have tried their level best to make the
canal an outlet for federal funds, to be
drained eventually into their own pock-
cts. The essence of our proper policy
in this direction, as regards its inter-
national aspect, is well voiced by the
New York Sun, which condenses Secre-
tary Blaine's celebrated letter of Nov.
10, 1891 to Lord Granville, then English
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs,
as follows: THE exclusive control of
any trans-isthmian waterway between
the Atlantic and Pacific states Of the
Union, is clearly recognized in this
country as the first and most obvious
necessity Of national policy. 1t is a
right founded on the laws of national
existence, and as long as the instinct of
self-preservation is left in our people, it
will contine to be asserted and main
tanned"
To control such canal means to own
it, directly. 1t does not mean to waste
time, honor and money on a lot of stock
jobbing corporationists who care less
than a tinker's watch charm what the
canal shall amount to after they have
got their crop of dividends safely har-
vested and housed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11
An Excellent Example.

The example set by Arthur Frothing-
ham in presenting to the county a full
grown maple tree, which has been
planted in the court house square near
the Columbus monument, is one worthy
both OF commendation and imitation.
If every resident of Lackawanna coun-
ty who has held a county office, from
the eX-judges down to the present re-
firing officials, would each present
similar tree, and plant it properly, the
court house square would, in a year or
two, be in real fact a graceful park.
There are doubtless many citizens
who have never held office but who
would be sufficiently public spirited TO
donate memorial trees-in their own
names, or in honor of children or
friends. If each secret or other frater-
nal society in the city would provide a
tree, planting it with appropriate dedi-
catory exercises, the cause of arbori-
culture would receive a most desirable
impetus, while the city or county would
be the immediate gamers. We talk a
great deal about the poetry and spirit
uality of Arbor Day. Are we prepared
to practice what we preach?
Mr.. rockingham, with his character
istic enterprise, has pointed the way
viii his initiative avail to give Scran-
tonians shaded, central park?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11
Law at Last Victorious.

We must confess to a feeling of in
difference whenever sentiment seeks to
soften the fate of a convicted MUIR
derer. Capital punishment may not be
the highest expression of human wis
dom; but in any event 1t is the law or
the land, and those who deliberately
take human life deserve to be punished
as the law directs. No doubt the nice
prophecies Of the situation would have
been better subserved in this locality
had outraged law seized upon an earlier
and better domestlcated violator for the
purpose of setting an awful example"
instead of seizing upon the murderous
newcomer Franz Beck. But that is
delicate point of speculative philosophy
quite foreign to the rough law and the
fact.
Errors of the past cannot be corrected
by the commission of new errors Of to-
day. The unpleasant truth is that muir
der, during the seventeen years Of
Lackawanna county's separate exist
ence, grew under the stimulus of re-
peated acquittals from an uncommon
to common crime, and the whole COM
munity suffered accordingly. Whether
a local hanging or two will obliterate
the economic and social conditions in
which this crime is generated remains
TO be seen; but there can be no possible
questioning of the assertion that it will
materially benefit the county to have
the knowledge go forth that law is at
last taking measures to obtain the mas
terry over crime and that the sympathy
dodge has finally been played out
The personality of this fellow Beck,
in this connection, is infinitely unim-
q portant
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ing to better their condition. The un-
fortunate who is seeking a market for
his labor will do we'll to pass by the en-
gagement that can be secured only by
the advancement of cash. In ninety
nine cases out of hundred the prom
ised position is a myth
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11

DR.. Shattuck, a Harvard overseer, de-
fends footballby saying: Rather let us
sacrifice few bones than give our young
men the idea that they must be strong
but careful not to expose themselves to
the danger of getting hurt, The time
may come when Americans may again
be called upon to contend against other
nations and If we are to make babies
of our youths the imprint of our coun-
sells will be plainly seen upon them.
Let us rather make point of seeing
that they learn to play fairly; that they
learn to govern their brute instincts,
that only Those who are liable to do
this are permitted to indulge in rough
play" All of which is very interest
ing, but alas, irrelevant Foot ball, as
played in this year Of grace, does not
descend to such fine determinations.
1t breaks bones quite impartially and
indifferently.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11

1t would have been better, no doubt,
had some Of the pioneer murderers of
twisted hemp; but since wise jurors
thought otherwise, let us not begrudge
what late justice the gods deign to
vouchsafe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11

The bill to permit the peNsioning of
disabled or infrm firemen, which Gov
ernor Pattison vetoed, two years ago,
will be re-introduced at Harrisburg this
winter, and it is safe guess that Gov
ernor Hastings will cordially approve 1t.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11

If the Nicaragua canal is worth any
be built altogether by him, without
a penny of tribute to bond pedd!ers or
stock iObherS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11

The pathetic news reaches us that
Allegheny county Is dissatisfied with
its treatment at the Harrisburg pie
counter. 1t seems that it wanted the
whole business
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11

The extra cost of paid fire Depart
ment in this city, if any, would be
more than offset by the decreased cost
of insurance. Don't be clam.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11

Non-partisan management of muni-
cipal affairs will come slowly in this
country; but it will come. And when
it gets here, it will stay.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11

An appetite for Christmas can easily
be accumulated two weeks in advance
by timely deeds of charity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11

Pittston is at last city in name.
Let it also become one in fact. The
first step will necessitate a thorough
cleaning out of the political spores
and mollygrubs who now drain its
yitals.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11

Possibly if the scullion of the alley
would fumigate his alleged newspaper,
his general health would improve.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11
HOSE
BUSINESS
Is 1T E?

"And we, hose business Ills to sell
The aPPIaucir,g hosts who know SO we'll
Our methods and our manners,
VIII put such Prces on these vares
That folks Will all forget their cares,
And shout tn cir loud h0Se-annahs."
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HOWS THESE PRICES?
GLOVES AND MITTENs FOR THE HOLIDAYS.


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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-11
DECEMBER IL, 1894.
THE SCRANTON OF TODAY.

Come and inspect our city.
Elevation above the tide, 740 feet. o..
Extremely healthy.
Estimated population. 1884, 100000
Registered voters, 20, 599.
Value of school property, S75O,OOO.
Number of school children, 1900
Average amount of bank deposits, SlV'-
600, 900.
Itsthe metropolis of northeastern Penn
sylvania.
Canproduce electric power cheaper than
Niagara.
No better point in the United States at
which to establish new Industries.