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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11
employees.

Another marked decline Is in the value
of the product. In most cases the work
of production has been conducted at q
loss Another result Oh the continued
decline is deterioration in the quality
of the products. Every manufacturer
Is desirous of manufacturing as cheap
ly as possible, and has sought in every
way to lessen the cost of production.
With respect to the relative depres-
sion of the industries, the report shows
that that of the iron industry was the
greatest. Though the rates Of wages
were reduced in 1894, the decline in the
prices and the diminution in the guam
tity produced left the manufacturers,
probably. In worse condition at the end
than they were at tbe beginning of the
year. 1T is unquestionably true" says
the report, that Pennsylvania manu-
facturers are suffering not only from
the general condition of business, but
also from keen competition in the South
and West. In both sections of the coun-
try numerous plants have been erected,
while advantages that Pennsylvania
formerly possessed have passed away.
In the South, for example. the ore, fuel
and fiux lie close to each other and are
concentrated at very low cost. The cost
of transportation of the various ele-
ments entering into the production of
pig iron Is reduced to a minimum. Add
to these advantages the lower wages
paid to much of the labor employed and
the aggregate advantages over Penn
sylvania are very great"
But while some of this depression may
fairly be ascribed to competition within
the United States. the greater portion
of 1t is undoubtedly a tribute to the eff
cheney of the Democratic tariff bill as
an extinguisher of home industries.
Under that bill, as has very recently
and very pointedly been shown to
Scrantonians, 1t has become possible for
foreign steel rail makers to Inderbid
the American Iron and steel companies
on their own ground, thus causing the
laborers of Sheffield and other English
steel centers to receive employment
while the laborers of our own steel mills
are correspondingly restricted in their
employment. Fortunately, the day is
not far distant when the voters Of the
United States will release themselves
from such a humiliating economic bond
age to England and restore American
industries to the first place in the con-
cern Of American legislation.
Now that an active effort Is being
made by representative citizens to Sc
cure complete paid fire protective SER
vice in this city, definite results may
soon be expected. The need Of a paid
fire department has long been manifest:
but the trouble has been that no general
movement has been made in its behalf.
1t was the true logic of the situation
that the Underwriters association
should, in default Of paid service, de-
mand such insurance rates of Scranton
policy holders as the present and in
creasing risk obviously justifies. A
growing city with stationary appliances
for fighting fires must expect the nat
ural consequences of growing insurance
premiums. 1t can escape this only by
doing all in its power to minimize the
risk
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

Senator Cullom's earnest, straightfor-
ward and unequivocal enunciation in
favor Of the Monroe doctrine in all its
amplitude will probably be derided on
the other side as simply a. furry Of jim
goism. But on this side 1t will be re-
ceived as representing frank, true Ann
erican patriotism, all wool and an hon.
est yard wide.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11
The Wall of Envy.

Wilkes-Barre Record: New York, Chi
cago. Philadelphia, San Francisco and
Pittsburg are all after the Republican
national convention. What's the matter
with Scranton? That aerated city has not
passed its plate around yet. Why this un-
usual mOdesty?"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11
Almost Criminal indifference.

Wilkes-Barre News-Dealer: Say what
you please there Is strong current of in
dignation that Cleveland should desert
his post to go duck shooting at such a
grave juncture In our affairs. The in
difference he shows Is almost criminal
and the comment and criticism he Is the
recipient Of IL justly deserved"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11
ln0rdinate Burial Costs.

| The introduction by Senator PETER
yesterday of bill to regulate public
| funerals gives special interest to some
facts which he lately compiled from
| the federal records. From this compil-
| alton it appears that the whole number
| of deaths of senator's while in office.
from the beginning of the government
to the present time, is lO7, while the
number of deaths of representatives is
very much larger. We quote now from
a recent Washington letter in the Sun:
| The total number of senators whose
funeral expenses were provided for out
of the contingent fund Of the senate is
7S, at an aggregate cost of 500, 1884. 80,
or an average of $l.S73.1s. During the
| first thirty-seven years of the senate's
history twenty-five of its members
died, but no expense was incurred by
congress until after 1926. Within the
next twenty-five years after that date
or in the period from 1926 to 1S47 inclu-
sive, twenty-seven senators died. and
the remains of eleven of them were in
tered at the expense of the govern
ment, at an average cost Of $618.S0. The
average cost of the first three sena-
torial funerals was s29247. From 1S4S
to 1867 inclusive twenty-eight senators
died, and eighteen of them were buried
at the expense of congress, at an aver
age cost of $1,39S.46. The record from
1869 to 1894 inclusive shows thirty
deaths in the senate. and all but five
of the funerals were the occasion of
public expenditures. The aggregate
expenditure was $6S, S,S55.57, and the av-
erage cost $2,754.22. The last ten sem
atorial funerals cost s45,42O.17, or an
average Of $4,542.02. The funerals of
senator's during the last ten years,
from 1885 to 1894 inclusive, cost $2,069 60
more than half of the entire expendi-
ture on all such occasions during the
whole period of the senates existence,
and $4,139.2O more than all the funerals
from 1890 to 1884 inclusive, a period of
ninety-five years. In other words, of
the seventy-three burials from the sem
dtt Tic ItiSt tHIi tccu SoSt @1,ioo'sV HiOiC
than all the other sixty.
Three cases, those Of Thomas J. Rusk
of Texas, who died on July 20. 1856;
Andrew p Butler of South Carolina,
who died May 25. 1857, and James Bell
of New Hampshire, who died May &c,
1857, cost the government but $3.50 each.
This is the smallest amount charged to
the account of the death of senator's
The largest amount expended in any
one case on this account was on the
occasion of the death of George Hearst
of California. The items in that case
when collected and footed up, show an
aggregate of $21,S2255. Among the
curious things which appear from the
record of these funeral expenses Is that
the difference In the cost does not ap-
pear to be governed by the distance of
the home of the deceased senator from
the capital. The cost Of senatorial fu-
nerals seems to vary for no reason
whatever. Here are q few figures to
illustrate the variation In cost, without
regard to the distance of the senator's
I,n,,,o f,-n,,, Wa
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11
Senator Cameron's Successor. i.

~ mas ALREADY Deen 1nttmated that
While Senator Cameron's letter is ex-
plicit enough in its statement of the
senator's intention to retire. circum-
stances might be so shaped In his behalf
by the compact organization which ex-
lists among his friends as to render 1t
possible for him, year hence, to come
to a different decision. 1t has been
suggested that were an artificial sem
timent in his favor to be manipulated
Rfter the membership of the next legis-
1ature shall have been chosen, SO as to
give the Cameron following an excuse
20 vote for him, he might be moved to
reconsider, "at the earnest request Of
the people of the state through their
duly elected representatives"
This view Of the senator's letter is
suspicious, and in the case of any other
man would also be insulting. But Mr..
Cameron has only himself to blame for
the present hesitancy with which many
Republicans accept as candid his COM
munication to Senator McCarrell, for
tifnu lCAlOt lEoVl tCu w uCCCil ~ tuC tiIiiC
Of his last reelection his written word
would to-day pass current in better and
more complimentary favor. That a
second attempt will be made to juggle
with the legislature in his interest we
do not. however, believe, although our
Bkepticism rests on other foundations
than the sacredness Of the senator's
published correspondence. 1t will not
be made for the simple and sufficient
reason that. the awakened sentiment
Of Pennsylvanja's 'Republicanism does
not propose to take any chance in this
direction. 1t proposes to proceed to-
ward the election Of Senator Cameron's
successor precisely as If the senator
were himself an avowed candidate in
his own person. and name: and it will
neither be stricked by bogus appeal
70 him to reconsider nor will it without
a struggle hand over to him in the
privilege Of naming as his successor
some one politically akin to himself.
The year which will intervene be-
)ore the Legislature can act in this mat
ter will be ample time for the consld-
Grafton Of candidates. The people and
ihe press Of the state will doubtless see
that such discussion shall not wane.
It is important that the commonwealth
should gain a representation in the SEN
ate which will not -humiliate or misrep-
resent It. The Junior senator being dis
tinctly IN organizer Of political forces
and q worker along quiet lines, 1t would
seem to be desirable that his new col
league should be an effective public
speaker and a well-versed student Of
public questions. Intellectually he
should be Of recognized force and
prominence; politically he should be in
full sympathy with the best ideals and
aspirations Of his state and Of his
party; and personally he should be Of
elevated character and Of manly dis
position. The search for such a man
should sbe prosecuted until he is found.
David "A. Wells says the country is
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

placed on the amount which may be
expended. time may come when the
cost Of congressional funerals will be
out of all proportion. In this conten-
tion the senator is decidedly in the
right. There does not seem to be. any
sense in the expenditure Of $2l 900 of
public money over the funeral Of a sew
eral times millionaire like the late Mr..
tor probably never did $2l, 900 worth of
public service. The gentleman from
Kansas is on the right track and con-
gress should stand by him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11
A Pointer for the Sneaker.

Chicago Times-Herald: "Mr. Reed
should endeavor to manage congress so
that the people may be convinced that
the mission of the Republican party is
not confined to the work of securing off,
clal jobs for scheming politicians"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

Representative Morse, in bill of only
100 words, has outlined plan to raise
$40. .000, 900 Of extra revenue annually. at
the same time protecting home indus
tries. That bill ought to pass.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

workmanship IN, in case lne wors.
comes to the worst.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

We gather from some Of his casual re-
marks that Senator Quay would be
slightly dissatisfied to share his sena-
torial toga with C. L. Magee or David
Martin.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11
A Good Bill: Pass 1t.

Wilkes-Barre Record: Senator Quay
has introduced bill to establish postal
savings banks That Is a practical bill
with q practically unanimous vote"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

Despite Growers absence, the coun-
try will feel safe while Tom Reed re-
mains.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11
The Ago Of Electricit,

Chicago Times-Herald: proposals OF
marriage by telephone are now In vogue
Before so very long We will have the elec.
tric divorce court"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11
About Our Size.

Harrisburg Patriot: 1.-THE area Of Cuba
IL about the same as that Of our own state
Her sighs for freedom are about our size
tOo."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

Don't Worry, Brother.
Wilkes-Barre Record: Have Congress
man Scranton and William Connell buried
the hatchet for the 'steenth timer"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

No One HereabOuts.
Wilkes-Barre Record: HAS anybody
heard any rumors Of Democratic ma
tional conventionT
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

David "A. Wells says the country is
inenaced By barbarians David should
not be too hard on the Democrats, now
that they are down.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

Representative John B. Robinson: ''This
action Of Senator Cameron clears the at
mosphere and makes the senatorial race
open to all. I expect to be q candidate my
self and will go into the fight TO win"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

Captain John c. Delaney, superntend-
ent Of public grounds: "Cameron's move
means the election Of ex-Lieutenant
Governor Watres. Of Scranton. as the SEN
ior senator's SUCCESSOR"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

The Philadelphia Press, IN its mention
Of possible SUCCESSORS Of Cameron, studi-
ously refrains from mentioning the name
of Charles Emory Smith,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

Philadelphia Inquirer: philadelphia is
entitled to the vacancy, but unless there
Is unity Of purpose which Just now does
not seem altogether probable because of
the multiplicity of candidates, the coun-
try will again secure the ONCE. In that
event 1t might be well to keep an eye upon
ex-Lieutenant Governor Watres, of Scran-
ton. His position as the residuary legA-
tee Of a Kilkenny cat fight In Philadelphia
Is q strong one."
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03

Acting Bandmaster Heitman
and the band delighted a large
audience at Emma Square last
night. a good program was rend-
cred in an excellent manner.
b Work on streets has not been
stopped, gangs of prisoners being
still employed in repairing roads
In and about the city. Prisoners
are employed at Makiki as grave
diggers.
Secretary Corbett of the Y. NJ.
c. A, is at work on the gym
nasium apparatus. He will begin
operations of putting it in position
in a few days. He expects to
have very large classes.
The contract has been let for
laying the concrete floor at the new
fish market. Work was COM
menced yesterday and, according
to the terms of the contract, must
be completed by the goth inst.
The HAWAIIAN GAZETTE will be
issued today in time to catch the
mail for the other islands. 1t will
contain all the Cholera" news.
Send copy to your friends and
post them regarding the situation.
Captain Houdlette Of the Aus
tralia was the hero of the day yes
terday when he steamed in the
channel with coIors flying. "What
do you think of Captain HOud-
Iette anyway" was the common
expression.
On account of his duties at the
postofice after the arrival of the
Australia, Charles Norton was un-
able to play in the tennis tourna-
ment finals at the P. 7. G. courts
yesterday.l The finals will be
played off today.
"Gus" Murphy returned home
yesterday after a business trip to
New York. He was accompanied
by his sister, who will remain in
for some time. Gus"
looks well he received q warm
welcome from many friends.
Men commenced to fumigate the
Nuuanu stream yesterday. 1t will
take about three tons of cheap
to do the work properly.
A number of dead fish foated down
the stream toward evening, prov
ing that the disinfectant is effect
i've.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03
gm- Bedroom ,sets, Wardrobes,

G@ Bedroom Sets, Wardrobes,
Ice Boxes, Stoves, Hanging Lamps,
Rugs, Bureaus, Chiffoniers, Steamer
and Veranda Chairs, Bed Lounges,
Sofas, Baby Cribs, Clothes Baskets,
Sewing Machines, Whatnots, Meat
Safes, Trunks, ETC., sold at the lowest
Cash Prices at the I. x. L., corner of
Nuuanu and King streets.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03
For Sale.
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA.

10 ACRES ORANGE GROVE; ALL
LED in good bearing; one mile from
center OF town and situated at corner of
Main street and Ontario Avenue. The
above IS in high state of cultivation,
well watered, and in one Of the most
beautiful localities in California. The
party owning the same is now residing
in these Islands, and needing ready
money, Is willing to dispose of at bar.
gain for cash, or IN exchange for city
property. Parties wishing to purchase
will be furnished with good references at
Riverside. Full particulars viii be
cheerfully given by calling or addressing
GEO. A. TURNER,
Real Estate and General Business Agent,
sos Merchant street. 4O69-tf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03
B@To My Patrons and Friends

Il have just opened at my Office, 11S
Bethel street, Honolulu, H. l., an
ART EXHIBITION of the latest designs
and novelties in Embroidery Work,
Drawn Work, Rope Silk, Kensington
Work and Etchings. would re-
spectfully invite you and your friends
to call and inspect thesd goods.
3. BERGERSEN.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03
Artist.

90 $IO. VIII that suit yOu?
1 have suits L can sell you for that
money. On the other shelves l have
Gents Furnishings, consisting of
Underwear, Shirts, Neckwear, Hois-
cry, etc. l.. d. TINIMONs,
Warning Block, Beretania, st.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03
~ Per S. S. Australia from the

Coast. Honolulu, Sept. 2.-Cama-
rinos' Refrigerator, containing full
supply of ice house goods, such as
Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Grapes
Muscatel and Tokay - Bartlett and
Sugar Pears, Apples, Celery, Cauli-
flower, Frozen Fresh Oysters, Fresh
Salmon, etc.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03

~ When you wish to discontinue
housekeeping let Chas. Hawkins
bid on your furniture in its entirety.
1t will avoid inconvenience of selling
in pieces or sale. King and Alakea
streets.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03

OF To-Day commence my clear
ance sale as advertised for the past
two weeks. All goods will be sold at
unheard of figures. This is no fake.
[ mean business. An examination
will do more than all my talking. NJ.
G. Silva.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03
Notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO
~ all persons, that s. Mahelona Ka-
makau, of Honolulu, Island Of Oahu,
will act for me under full power of attor-
ney. her
MRS. Hal KAMAKAU, y
Honolulu, August IS, 1895. mark.
40S4-4t
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03

E@ City Carriage Company
have removed to the corner of Fort
and Merchant streets, Telephone No.
113. First-class carriages at all hours.
JOHN :, ANDRADE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03

A~H. Cannon 8- Co., received
per S. S. Australia, full line of Ice
House Fruits; Fresh Halibut and
Salmon. Palama Grocery, opp. Rail
road Depot, telephone 755.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03

~ New and secondhand furni-
ture, all kinds of secondhand books,
jewelry and diamonds bought and
sold. Contracts for painting.
CHAS. HAWKINS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03

e% @. K. Harrison, Practical Piano
and Organ Maker and Tuner, can fur
nish best factory references. Orders
left at Hawaiian News Co. will receive
prompt attention. All work guaran-
teed to be the same as done in factory.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.
~Riram Walker e Cos Cana

IL Hiram Walker &c Cos Cana.
dian CLUB Whiskey is recognized by
physicians as the PUREsT WHIsKEY.
Each bottle bears the Canadian Gov
eminent Revenue Stamp, which guar
antees that it has been BOTTLED in
Bond under Excise supervision. All
the best saloons keep it. w. c. PEA
COCK * Co., agents for Hawaiian ISL
ands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03

EB Sailors Home, Esplanade,
has furnished rooms to rent by the
day, week or month.
MRS. r. 1. GREEN.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03
For Lease.
COTTAGE on

4seissg COTTAGE on EMMA
;:;E street, just repaired, painted
ass1sakz5k and papered, containing Parlor,
Bed Rooms, Dining Room, Kitchen,
Work Room, appropriate for carpenter
shop and Bath Room. Rental $50 per
month. Apply to
J. ALFRED MACON,
4074-t Next t. POstOffice.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03

"a Beach Grove, Waikiki, near
Bishops Switch-Bathing and Picnic
Resort. Reserves for families, ladies
and children. Terms reasonable.
CHAs. F. WARREN, Manager.
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DreSSnnaking.

NgRS. MOTT WISHES TO AN
WI nounce to the Ladies of Honolulu
that she has opened the BON TON PAR.
LORS, formerly conducted by Mrs.
Strain. All work guaranteed.
MRS. MOTT,
Corner Fort and Beretania streets.
4053-3m
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03

~ For Ban gains in New and
Secondhand Furniture, Lawn Now
els, Wicker Chairs, Garden Hose,
etc., call at the I. x. L., corner Of
Nuuanu and King streets.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03
E@ Hawaiian Boat House,
Foot of Richards sire

Foot of Richards street,
Have fine pleasure boats of all des-
criptions for rent by the hour or day.
Moonlight Boating Parties.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03

~ Chas. Hawkins make es-
Inmates on all classes of painting, wall
papering and upholstering. All work
guaranteed. King and Alakea streets.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-03

E Pafronize uaniwai Baths,
Waikiki. Tramcars pass the door.
w. 5. BARTLETT, Proprietor.