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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16
Hurrah for Gresham!

The action of Secretary Gresham in
the Alliance affair deserves and will
receive the unanimous commentator
of all true citizens. He waited until he
was sure Of his facts, and then went
ahead. His message to the American
minister at Madrid, both for its word
ing and for the spirit behind it, is pre-
eminently the most creditable single act
officially connected with the second
Cleveland administration.
The note struck in the passage we are
about to quote rings true and clear as
steel; and 1t is the first note of its kind
In the gamut of our too-often vacillat-
ing diplomacy since the resignation Of
James G.. Blaine. This government" !"
says Secretary Gresham, will expect
prompt disavowal Of the unauthorized
act and due expression Of regret on the
part Of Spain, and it must insist that
immediate and positive orders be given
to Spanish naval commanders not to
interfere with legitimate American
commerce passing through that chan
mel and prohibiting all acts wantonly
imperiling life and property lawfully
under the flag OF the United States.
You will communicate this to the minis
ter Of foreign affairs, and urge the inn
portance Of prompt and satisfactory re-
sponse."
Remembering that II Is the duty of
party politics to obliterate its dividing
lines the moment It touches foreign af-
fairs, We hasten to accord to the pres
ent secretary of state the ample credit
which is due to him because Of this be-
lated, but nevertheless welcome, asser.
ton Of American dignity. The intrinsic
Importance Of the Alliance incident it.
self Is trivial compared with the happy
significance of this unexpected evidence
that the honor OF American diplomacy
Is not yet lost resource.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16
Novel Trolley Legislation.

The Finn BILL authorizing traction or
motor power companies to enter into con-
tract with each other for the SALE lease
and operation OF their respective prop
erty and franchises, he's passed the senate.
Senator White, of Beaver, objected to
the provision of the bill which shuts out
traction companies operating in boroughs
townships or country roads. Mr.. White
argued that what Is good for traction
lines in the cities ought to apply TO the
companies in the towns and country. No
explanation was made as TO why street
railways in the rural districts should not
have the right to sell or lease their prop
erty to each ether.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16
Amendments tn tic Enrr RiIl,

The committee on LEGISLATION of the Al
Iegheny board OF school controllers has
prepared and forwarded 10 the Allegheny
members several appointments to the
Farr compulsory education b.ll. now pend
ing before the senate. The amendments
enlarge the powers and duties of the tru-
ant officers, fix spec al schools for habit
ual truants and make the conditions of
attendance more stringent. The commit
tee recommended the passage of the
Vaughan bill permitting directors to ex-
pend public money for free Kindergarten
schools. 1t also takes q stand against the
BIZ establishing q system Of pictorial in
struction In common schools
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16
Roformers In q Hole.

Sam Hudson's Letter. V
Reading has the distinction Of being the
great mud metropolis Of tho state. Her
streets are lrgely unpaved, and she needs
metropolitan dress. A few months ago
the spirit OF municipal Improvement laid
hold of the officials and some extensive
betterments were planned and carried out,
and contracts made for others. It was
contemplated that Il bond issue be author
lied, and at the late election the city voted
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16

Certain Democrats at Harrisburg, we
are told. hold to the belief that the time
has now come for the Democratic party
In Pennsylvania to take advantage Of
the mistakes of the Republicans in this
and to rebuild the party
from the foundations up. But where
will they locate the foundations?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16

The Wilkes-Barre Record pays a high
compliment to the personal and official
character Of Judge Charles E. Rice. OF
Luzerne. all Of which is true. The
Tribune takes pleasure in asserting to
any just concentrations Of that excel
lent jurist but it believes that scran-
ton Is nevertheless fairly entitled to
representation on the bench Of the pro-
posed superior court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16

We venture to say that few intelli-
gent Scrantonians would desire the no
toriety which has been achieved by
certain persons through their prosecu-
tions of the proprietors of the Lacka-
wanna night lunch wagons. We do not
know upon what ground these prosecu-
tors base their claim that these lunch
wagons. after being duly licensed by the
mayor and street commissioner. have
no right to pursue a legitimate business
which Ii to many patrons positive
convenience. But we think It is ap-
parent, from the circumstances Of the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16

The resignation by Lord Rosebery of
the English premiership would necessi-
tate a dissolution Of parliament, new
appeal to the people and. in all proba-
bility. a Tory victory. One does not
like to think that constitutional reform
In England, since Mr.. Gladstones re-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16
The Future Of Cuba.

The Future OF CUBA.
1t has always been our opinion that
the United States should own Cuba.
Its fertility, the magniticence of its
climate. and the high character of Its
educated Inhabitants not less than Its
strategic Importance in the event Of
war all strongly recommend 1t as Il
proper addition to the American re-
public. The native residents Of Cuba,
in the main. are most friendly to us.
They have. from infancy, been taught
to regard our republic as the model
after which they must pattern the
government which they shall create
when once their beautiful island Is
free. And in late years. as the sons Of
many wealthy and influential Cuban
families, after receiving their educa-
ton in the United States, have COM
municated with friends at home the
advantages of civic institutions as they
are found in this country, the feeling
entertained In the Queen island of the
Antilles for its big American neighbor
has deepened into one of almost pro-
found admiration.
utterly abhorrent domination Of Span
ish sinecurists, to whom official posi-
In MI 10
opportunities for squeezing money and
favors from the native population with
in their jurisdiction, we believe that
the Cuban people would spontaneously
and with practical unanimity knock
for admission into the American Union.
Friends of Cuban birth, in constant
correspondence with the first patriots
Of the island, inform us that while
the desire of the natives to drive out
their accursed Spanish despoilers is
most intense, 1t invariably holds before
itself, as an ultimate desideratum, en-
trance as state into the federal gov
ernment of the United States. The
passion for liberty, which in Unborn in
every high-bred Cuban, goes hand in
hand with friendliness for Americans
and eagerness to become part OF the
Yankee confederation.
This government has made two offers
to purchase Cuba. Spain has declined
both. The reason of Spain's declina-
ton is obvious. Cuba is the source
OF decaying Spain's financial life-blood
1t is mint of revenue, and a magnii-
cent plucking But in 1.-THE light of
Spain's demonstrated unfitness to ex-
ercise an enlightened suzerainty over
Cuba, and in view of the eagerness Of
Cubans themselves to become part
of the American Union, We are far
from certain. to be quite frank, that
Spain's wishes in the matter need to
receive any consideration whatever.
The grievances of the thirteen Ameri-
can colonies against King George III in
l776 were not one whit more substantial
than are the just grievances Of the
Cuban people against the impertinent
domination Of the Spainards. And II
an American statesman could be found
Of sufficient caliber to propose what,
deep in the heart Of nearly every man
who has studied this question is con-
ceded, If not publicly confessed as the
proper course for Americans to pursue;
namely. the chasing Of the Spainard
by force OF arms utterly out of Ameri-
can waters, that statesman would, In
our opinion, find it to be one of the most
popular foreign policies yet suggested
In connection with the administration
OF this hitherto insular and often in
vertebrate government
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16

on proposition to bond the city for $780,
900 to meet the expenses. To the general
surprise and disgust of the officials the
proposition was voted down by rather a
large majority, and now the city, II may
be said. is in hole. There IL no money
with which to pay for the improvements
The city will now come to the legislature
for some sort Of relief to help IT out of Its
dilemma. .....
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16

TFN Nf''T . y q
lie W,lkna-nnrrn Nnn iar-

From the Wilkes-Darre News-Dc1'ar
The state ought 10 give the ccnHrd
liquor dealers OF PITTS on pro cc. on with
out being asked. The state takes the So
loonkeeper's money md If II falls to pro-
tect him In return Il is dera,lct In lts duty.
1t Is not the business OF the licensed liquor
dealers to suggest 10 IN, state how the
law should be enforced. That IL strictly
the business OF the state. II 10 to be
feared that the speak easy" four!shcs
because the agents Of the state are in
different about enforcing the laws.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16

The bishop Of Harrisburg is appar-
emily opposed to keeping sectarianism
out of the public schools, when 1t hap
pens to be his kind Of sectarianism.
Fortunately public sentiment does not
sustain his view.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16

Secretary Gresham may not be a
great man; but let us remember that
as the head of our department of for
eign affairs he Is to be accounted, until
shown otherwise, not a Democrat, a
Republican or a Mugwump, but an
American, occupying the weightiest po-
sitlon in the federal government.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16

The time Is apparently fast arriving
when these United States will have to
take a considerable part in interna-
tional politics. May American states
manship prove equal to the responsible
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16
For a Simmer RcccsS

There IS more or less talk, among the
rural members, of adjourn.ng some time
after the middle of April, not finally, hut
until next autumn, when the solons from
the country districts win have harvested
their crops. Such an adjournment would,
ii taken, be called merely recess. The
proposition meets with much favor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16

From the different stories circulated
in reference to the Meadville oleomar-
garine controversy 1t begins to look as
though some one had been exhibiting
Il disregard for the truth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16
No: sec.nrionism Must Ec Kept out Of

From the Wlkes-Barre Record.
II Is n pleasure to note that the Scran-
ton Tribune takes no stock in Spangler-
ism. II that journal would only 20 n step
farther and repudatc q bill which makes
the wearing of an emblem OF Christian
faith I'm the public school a mlsdemeanor,
1t would be In line with twentieth century
liberation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16

Senator Cameron's Harrisburg recep-
tions have been postponed until some
time in April. And thus ceaseth an
other of the fragile joys Of life at the
state capital.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16

Speaker Walton evidently took no
stock in the star Spanglered banner of
the eXcitable member from Cumber-
land. The Stars and Stripes can be
nightly misused, at times.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16

various arrests. that these prosecutions
are actuated by something less credita-
BILE than philanthropic motives; and II
the law cannot head them off, equity
ought to.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16

The cause Of the Cuban revolutionsts
rs the cause of liberty, and we hope
that despite past failures It will yet
triumph.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16

tirement, depends solely on the health
of one man; but this nevertheless ap-
pears to be the fact.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus, The
Tribune AstrOlogcr.
Astrolabe cast: 217 u. m. for Saturday,
March l6. 1895.

A child born on this day will vote the sill
yer ticket provided the party Is In exist
ence when he is old enough, and Will
regard Mr.. Bland as a great American
statesman.
Scientists have discovered that horse
radish Will destroy typhoid fever germs ON
raw oysters They are now seeking a
remedy that will annihilate the Frank
fort-sausage-lunch-wa -wagon-refom germ.
The approach OF Memorial Day Is
marked by u tickling sensation In the
throats Of silver-tongued orators here
abouts.
Ajacchlis' Advice.
DO not believe every thing you hear. Re-
member that even the Baldwins have been
exposed
Refrain from judging man by the COM
pany he keeps in every instance. There
are many good men In the city councils
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16
But Of course Kerr is only joking.

Free-lunch statesmanship very nat
urally objects to night lunches that
cost.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16
SCRANTON, MARCH IL, 1895.
THE SCRANTON OF TO-DAY.

Come and inspect our city.
Elevation above the tide, 7i0 feet.
Extremely healthy.
Estimated population, 1885, l08 900.
Registered voters, 20,6S9
Value Of school property. ssoo,0o0
Number OF school children. 1900.
Average amount OF bank deposits, $lo,-
0O0.o0o
It's the metropolis Of northeastern Penn
sylvania-
Can produce electric power cheaper than
Niagara.
No better point in the United states at
which to establish new industries.
See how We grow:
Population in 1860. SO.................... 9,223
Population in 1870. s70................. 5000
Population in 1880. sS0.................... $3.50
Population in 1880. sO................ 75.2l5
Population in 1894 (estimated). ..... 103, ,C0
And the end Is not yet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-16
Worth Remembering

Below we give the names of those
common councilmen who voted, at the
last meeting of the lower branch of
councils, to authorize the laying by the
Scranton Traction company Of double
track on Franklin avenue, notwith-
standing the protest of q large majority
Of the owners Of property on that ave-
nue.: -...,.
Golden, Thomas. wenzel,
Morris, Regan, Sweeney.
Grier, Mclean, Howe.
Davis. Hickey, Norton.
Neals.
The names Of the members who OPP
posed the passage Of this ordinance, al
least until the affected property own
ers had been allowed . serious hearing
were as follows:
Robsthan. Molr. Robinson,
neidler, Noone, williams.
Both lists Of names It will be well to
remember.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
REPUBLICANS, ATTEN
 TIONi
Of Interest to Ladies.

Dress is of mans life a part; 'tis wo- mans whole existence. It is doubtful if the consolation of religion affords woman more pleasure than a becoming costume. But the most becoming costume is with out effect unless crowned with becom- ing hat. A hat is never becoming unless fashionable. The popular taste changes to suit the latest fashion, and the bonnet that last season was so much admired will this season become stale, flat and unprofitable.
 The ladies devote a great deal of thought to their bonnets, and very wisely so for the bonnet is the cap-sheaf to the dress. Just now the ladies are beginning to think of the pattern for their mid summer hats. There is an intimation that the styles for summer will be very attractive. With thoughts of summer hats comes the thought-where can the latest style be obtained? The answer quickly comes at "The Model" on the corner of Twenty-1irst street and First avenue
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05

Miss Overton, our charming visitor from Memphis, has been chosen sponsor for the Omaha Guards. Miss Sarah Ro- gan will be her maid of honor.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
PLAIN Unvarnished Facts.
| Books Must Go at a
 Discount of 25 Per Cent for Cash.

which applies to American copy righted editions, that is, all $1.5o books at SLIP and S1 at 75c, and all along the line an electric battery has been ap- piled to every bookseller in the United States. We might add that an earthquake has struck the trade by all announcement that the leading book sellers in New York, beginning what they call the new era in pookselling, smashing the publishers prices, to smithereens. The shock has reached us. and this ad should be read by every one, and more especially by those who have been sending to de' partment stores for their books. Now you can buy from us cheaper than you can have books delivered from any quarter of the globe, only for cash and the next thirty days.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
NOTICE TO THE LADIES
NOTTINGHAM.

Incendiarism Suspected.
 Munford, May 3.-(Special Correspond ence.) .)-Nottingham, twenty miles south of this place, was visited by fire at o'clock this morning. The store house and stock of MT. J. F. Reynolds was consumed; also-the postoffice Very little was recovered. It is suspected that the building was fired by incendiaries.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
s PAINS THAT CUT LIKE A KNIFE

Ws# Are instantly relieved by Cuticura SS Anti-Pain Plaster, a new, instanta- A neous, and infallible antidote to pain, -MSS inflammation, and weakness.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
Y. M. IT. A

The members of the Young Mems He brew association will please take notice that Rev. MT Newfeld of Cincinnati will deliver an address under the auspices of the association at Temple Emanuel this evening at 8 o'clock. Please see that yourself and all friends assure the gentleman large attendance.
 L. K. STEINER, President.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05

Mrs Frederick s. Ferguson entertained Miss Overton Saturday afternoon from till ' o'clock with an afternoon tea.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05

A car load of fine Tennessee horses and mules for sale cheap at FieS & Sons.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
Estray Notice.

TAKEN up byJ. M. Gillespie, Jr.. on the fore J. M eillespie. a justice of the peace in Precinct 2s, certain sorrel mare about years old, feet 10 inches high, white in face, slight harness marks on hips and on wethers, long heavy tail; foretop has been trimmed, shod all around, small white spot on left jaw, smal scar on right jaw; leather halter when taken up, and appraised at $50 M. T. PORTgp
 4-2S- 3t-sun <nuuGu1&||
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05

Mrs. T. M. Bradley gave an elegant luncheon to Mrs. Herbert Ellerbe of New Orleans Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-17

From your wishing to sell him, under
I these circumstances, ] presume that you
| do not fancy his chance remarked the
solicitor, quietly.
ION the contrary" answered the mar
| guess, with emphasis. We fancy his
| chance very strongly. tie has been high
| ly tried under extra weight. and has come
| out of it splendidly-hasn he, Charl-
"Magnihcently," assented Charlmount,
| his face working with a peculiar and I'M
accountable excitement. Hes about as
dead a cert as ever ran"
Then why do you wish to sell him?"
was Goodeve's natural reioinder.
Now, look here, GOODBYE" struck in
| the marques, "Charlmounts reason for
selling the colt is. / can assure you a
very cogenU one. At the same time il is
a reason which, at present, We are unable
to diVulge. Our terms Of sale, however.
are such as viii be highly profitable to
the purchaser, and viii guarantee him, in
any event, a handsome return upon his
money. When you have heard the details
you viii not fail to agree with me. They
are as follows: That in the event OF
your conSenting to buy the colt to-day for
his proper vaiue-f3,0 00-we viii give YOU
our joint undertaking TO repurchase him
from you for fl,oo0 next Thursday-the
DAY after the race"
Henry Goodeve opened his eyes.
This is a most extraordinary proposal.
my. lord, = he answered do you clearly
understand what you are Oifering2"
quite Our offer amounts TO this That
If you will accommodate us in this matter
we will pay you bonus of f1,0)0 in three
since, if Prince Charming wins the Cam
brdgeshire you. of course as his owner
win have the stakes in addition"
We'll, then, gentlemen. it seems to me
that it is scarcely necessary for the 5000
to change hands. Because if-as / infer
you merely wish to saddle me with the
technical ownership for the day of the
race, I had better just buy him from you
for nominal sum, an"
No, nor exclaimed Charimount ex-
citedly. THAT win not do, Mr. GOODBYE
The purchase must be bona fide. The fun
value must be paid down, and everything
about it must be strictly regular. Nothing
less will be the least use"
4 need hardly ask you such a question.
my lord" said the solicitor But this
secret-you will assure me that it is OF
no Illegal or dishonorable nature"
Most certainly ! will. Upon that point
you have my unqualified assurance. . re-
piled the marques warmly.
Very well, mE lord said Henry Good
eye after short reflection. "upon the
strength of that assurance 1 will con-
sent to do business"
"One thing more, gentlemen" he said
Am to claim public ownership OF Prince
Charming. or not? Personally-under the
circumstances should prefer not to 40
So"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-17

her place at his desk put off the creditors
with plausible excuses, continued the bus
mess for two weeks, took i'm large sums
and finally informed the authorities that
he was a fugitive His wife he said. af-
terward came to this country, and they
lived in New York, where, he said she
robbed him of $4,000 francs She was
robbed of $4,000 francs and being over
taken by her husband, surrendered the
balance TO him. They again patched up
their differences and lived together but
the defendants misfortunes did not cease
and he had experience after experience"
till the trouble eliminated in the divorce
suit. AS one result of the various com
phcattons, a brother-in-law of the poor
husband was convicted i'm England and
only saved from Botany Bay by his wife
All the parties We're at various times in
Louisville, several of them according to
the defendant, figuring in. police circles
The pleading consists of some thirty
pages and would make an excellent plot
for realistic novel of the French school