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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09

centration OF Its activity exclusively
within the collection and disbursement of
revenue. as required and provided by
law. 1t must also provide backing of
the national wealth and the national hon.
or for a currency system adequate for the
needs Of the country, conformable for the
principles of conservative finance univer-
sally accepted. and sufficiently elastic for
any conditions likely to arise in trade. in
dustry and commerce. If President Cleve-
land and Secretary Carlisle will submit
to the approaching congress a scheme Of
monetary reform OF this nature there is
patriotism enough in and out Of congress
to discuss 1t on its merits, and there is in
the American people that combination of
integrity and intelligence that will make
Its adoption with or without modification
certain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
Plttsbure or Chicago.

e % expected that at tomorrow's
meeting the Republican National COM
mittee win select the city which will
entertain the next national convention.
rhe cities which seriously aspire to this
honor ars Chicago, Pittsburg. st. Louis
( nne eeN Francisco. and their chances
q snccess probably stand in the order
- Their naming. Pittsburs has made
~ AGGRESSIVE nsht, and would doubt
1eee Win sasf1t Il there were complete
a cen41Ql confidence In the city's
- 1e6vlde suiIicient hotel ac-
!. + I! otiong fof the vast multitude
l!|l n. ~ ~itnesp the preliminary
- ueleotint the next president
q enoh conndence. however,
- Wq<to1led - not, operates -
1ll1e ~ ~ eol,se ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
SCRANTON, DECEMBER .. 1895.

In view of the deliberate failure Of
the Scranton Republican to join this
paper in q pledge to support the
nominees of the next Republican city
convention, regardless of individual
preferences, is not The Tribune thor
pughly justified in calling itself ''the
only Republican daily in Lackawan.
ma county?'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
II Looks Like 1rickerv.

New York Sun: when Mr.. Cleveland
left Washington for a weeks duck shoot
ing, he was aware that Lord Salisbury's
reply to Secretary Olney's dispatch re-
gartling the arbitration Of the Venezuelan
boundary dispute would probably be re-
ceived on the day after his departure. He
was also aware that the reply was i'm
patiently awaited by congress and the
country. His absence at such q conjunc-
ture cannot be easily explained, except
by lmputing to him a purpose of initi-
ating series Of tedious delays and incon-
elusive diplomatic communications, which
may be spun out until March, when Mr..
Cleveland doubtless hopes that he will
no longer have congress 'on his hands, :"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09

From Saturdays Scranton Republic
ran Und.-Rep): mot a few of Mr..
Daniel Williams friends are wonder
ing how he will take it when he learns
that he Is to be traded off for anything
and everything that is in the political
market" The friends of Mr.. williams
are at ease on this point because they
realize that he is not running under ].
"A. Scranton's colors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
An Inviting Subject.


1t is very apparent that from what
ever starting point one proceeds to a
solution of the problem of extending
American markets and developing our
international trade, one will at some
point In the journey be brought face
to face with the need of greatly in
creased American merchant marine. AS
the case now stands, England, France,
Germany and Holland. but especially
England, all have the overwhelming ad-
vantage of us in the essential details of
ready transportation and cheap water
ireights. The fact, lately brought out
In connection with the sale to Cali
1ornia railway company of 10000 tons of
English-made steel rails, that cargo
of steel can be transported in English
bottoms from Liverpool to San Fran
cisco more cheaply than a similar con-
Gignment can be sent by rail from Buff
falo to New York or by boat from
Boston to- Charleston, S. c., is suf-
flcient to illustrate the significance Of
this advantage.
The same point is brought out in
another way by Mr.. Mendonca, the
Brazilian minister to the United States,
9who in discussing the subject of reci-
prpcity recently said: sour people in
he south are as anxious to buy their
lhupplies where they get them cheapest
as the people in the United States are.
1t seems remarkable when the differ
ence In distance is considered that
German manufacturers can lay goods
down in Rio as good practically as
American goods at a cheaper price. II
! go to a merchant in Rio and give
him an order for q quantity of textiles
or for any other product, ask him to
buy in America. He will say he can
buy in England cheaper. If insist on
having American goods he will prob
ably obtain them in London, after they
have been sent from New York. The
difference in transportation. insurance
and exchange is so much in favor of
England that It is cheaper to ship from
New York to London and from London
to Rio than from New York to Rio d.
rect"
Something. Of course, must be ac-
credited to the higher wages paid in the
United States; but in view of the fact
that this larger wage payment secures
IN most industries proportionally
larger efficiency Of workmanship and
. larger comparative production, it is
reasonable to believe that American
business men could compete successful
~ In neutral markets with the busi-
ness men Of any other civilized country
f they enjoyed equal facilities of trans
portation. The main reason why Eng
land undersells us in South and Cen
tral America. our logical trading ter
ritory, ID because England has the ad-
vantage Of us in merchant ships and
IN the diplomatic alertness and per-
sistency which never neglect a chance
to further Anglican interests. A large
problem for the craftsmanship Of the
near future will be how to overcome
these odds and win for the commercial
interests Of this senior republic the rec
ognition which they ought NATURALLY to
command among the lesser republics of
the western hemisphere. No more fas-
cinating subject lies open to the study
OF our public men, nor is any other
semi-foreign topic invested with grav-
er Importance to all classes of our
people. Y.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
Allousefull Of Now Mon.

Washington Letter in Chicago Record:
"Never before did so many new men
come into a congress as today, not even
when the first national legislature Of the
United States was organized. There are
2i4 Republicans, 105 Democrats, Popu-
lists and / Silverite. as Mr.. Newlands, of
Nevada, the son-in-law of the late Sena-
tor Sharon, calls himself, making total
Of 1856 members in the present house. OF
these only III, less than one-half, have
been there before OF the 2A Republicans
only 96 have had experience, leaving q
balance of 14S untried and almost un-
known men among the majority"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09

That intrepid organ Of purity and re-
form, the Elmira Telegram. intimates
that certain policemen of this city are
on the pay roll of two houses of in
fanny. The Telegram should name its
men and produce its evidence. Accu-
sation by innuendo is not popular just
now.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
NEED OF CURRENCY REFORM
Fror1 the Chicago Times-Heraid.

Frorl the Chicago Times-Herald. s
Lei, the president OF the United States
and Ais secretary Of the treasury trans.
init 10 congress . plain proposal for the
refefm Of the monetary system Of the
United States. Such . proposal must In
SiJo : do1,srs as.s worsn % g va.us Tor every
n1Ene OF the people Of the United States.
no matter On what basis nor at what time.
Il mN(pt involve withdrawal. ef the exscsis
sss " syssnsas g g !. $as & Ueitsc Is =. stssss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
EARLY MESSAGES.

From the Chicago mes-Herald.
The constitution provides that the pres
ident shall from time to time give to the
congress information Of the state Of the
union and recommend to their considera-
tion such measures AZ he shall Judge nec-
essary and expedient." This provision
occasioned considerable debats Ia che frst
cougrsss, glmpses Of which. 10 faf = fh6
oehate Wao ooncoened, ~ Got from ooods
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
to select another meeting

committee to select another meeting
place.
A great deal of bluster has character
lied the candidacy of San Francisco.
Boomers of the Pacific coast metropolis
have made prodigious offers of both
cash and railway concessions. But the
fact that the selection of this city would
compel nine-tenths of the membership
cf the next convention to undergo an
exceedingly long and tedious journey,
and practically preclude the quick
transmission of convention news to the
east (press telegraph tolls amounting
at night to cents and in day time to 3
cents a word) would seem to be suffic-
lent to debar it without reference to
the additional argument that 1t would
prevent thousands of good Republicans
from attending the convention as spec
tators.
The choice between st. Louis and Chi
cago is not difficult to make. or all
American cities Chicago is the most
centrally located so far as railway COM
munication goes: and next to New York
it has the largest, best and most abund-
ant hotels and the finest convention
hail. To send the next convention to
Chicago would be to end all doubt as to
thorough accommodations and ade-
quate press facilities. Pittsburg might
do as well as Chicago; from the stand
points of state pride and geographical
nearness we naturally favor Pittsburg.
But if there is any serious uncertainty
about that city's capabilities, the wise
course would be to decide in favor of
Chicago, the "old reliable" convention
city of the American continent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09

A child born on this day will realize
that DR.. Parkhurst will need to hurry up
If he expects to arrive in Scranton In time
to pose as a novelty.
The voices Of some of the hoy sopranos
of reform hereabouts are liable to become
husky unless peace is declared in the near
future.
Sensational preaching enlivens things
up for the newspapers, anyhow.
Individual Horoscopes.
tAjacchus has undertaken the task of
giving advice to n few readers who have
enclosed samples of hair and date Of
birth.l
Mary, Green Ridge.--Your life is a sad
story. 1t is evident that your mother
will not stand over the washtub all day
and allow you to play on the piano. But
be hopeful. Keep an eye out for the young
man who has a rich pa and all may end
well.
Sammy, Scranton.-It Is evident from
the color Of your hair that you are at
present employed as dry goods clerk.
Resign your position by all means, Sam
my. You are too bashful to successfully
sell corsets to the girls.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09

The postmaster general has issued a
circular letter solemnly warning sub
ordinates in that department not to try
to influence national legislation. 1t is
a pity some one does not issue similar
lobbyists who reside in Washington
years throughout.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
Pursued the Wrong Method.

MOntrose Sentinel: "If DR.. Robinson, of
the second Presbyterian church, at Scran-
ton, knew for months that a policeman
of that city was acting as q steering
com nittee for questionable resorts in that
place, he should have Informed the
mayor, and Chief Simpson, of the fact,
and had the matter looked into, and the
officer disciplined"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09

1t Is the Washington Stars opinion,
founded on careful study of the man,
that like people who are saddest when
they sing, Thomas B. Reed means
business most earnestly when he is
most jocular. Then we hope that he
may at once give way to excessive mer-
v.iv
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09

Lord Salisbury will one fine day
awaken to the fact that the devotion
of the American people to the Monroe
doctrine is too deep to permit even Jug
Cling Britishers to make sport of It..
The president will be supported to the
very uttermost in his determination to
compel fiat and unqualified recog-
milton by her majestys government of
that doctrine in all its amplitude.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09

The fact that the Lackawanna Iron
and Steel company last year got the
steel rail order which was this year
captured by a Sheffield, Eng, firm will
not tend to make the Wilson system
Of protecting foreign industries To-
cally more popular.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09

1t is said that the Republican Ma
tional committee will tomorrow call
the national convention for next June.
This would seem to imply that the men
who get pay for political work have
more influence than the masses of the
party in deciding the question of long
or short campaign. A long campaign
next year is not necessary and it Is not
wanted. The party leaders will make a
serious mistake If they insist upon fore
ing this issue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09

The fact that President Cleveland
went duck-shooting at a time when he
expected Lord salisbury's ultimatum
probably illustrated Americas opinion
of John Bulls Venezuelan claims.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
Not Mauy. Wen WAGER.

Chicago Record: "It would be an ex-
ceedingly interesting addition to statis-
tics If It could be definitely ascertained
how many American citizens have read
the presidents message paragraph by
paragraph from the first line to the last"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
Wants q ra,k,ess Conarcss.

Chicago Times-Herald: 'Tf the pub
fishers Of the Congressional Record under
stood their business they would offer an
attractive prize for the production Of q
talkless congress-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
Ministerial prerogatiyc. +.

Archibald Citizen: Preachers have q
large license, but they have no business
70 blacken the characters Of men, espe-
cially police officers, unless they are WILL
ing to come forward and give the proof
for the statements made"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
Thouehtful Women.

Atchison Globe: "It is so hard to know
what to give man for Christmss that
the women usually decide by buying him
something they want themselves"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
AM Exccllent Onnor,uni,x.

Chicago Record: president Cleveland,
upon receiving Lord Salsbury's reply con-
cerning the Venezuelan controversy, will
have a chance to live up to his message"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
A distinction with a Differences.

Washington Star: "In seeking to re.
strain sympathy In this country for Cuba
Spain must be content to accept the word
in Its official and not In Its dictionary
sense"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
RorobodinRs Of Evil,

Detroit Tribune: ut now appears that
the horse which got scared every time
he saw bicycle or an electric car was
looking far into the future"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09

If Salisbury is really electioneering
for a red hot ultimatum, he ought
speedily to be gratified. Give him that
and let the minor details be adjusted
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09

Some armor plates made recently at
Bethlehem have just been tested by the
Russian government and found the best
in the world. Carry the news to Lord
Salisbury.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09

The conversion Of Mr. Cleveland to
American standards Of diplomacy
comes late, but II sincere It will never
4helesD be welcome.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
PLEASANTRIES.

In Washington.
Three statesmen come from Tennessee.
Their names are Gibson. Brown.
And Anderson. One day last week
They went to view the town.
They sought quiet. modest place.
Where they might lodging find.
They found some rooms that suited them
The price was to their mind.
"We'll take these rooms" in chorus, they
Remarked, and turned to go,
but who are you?" the lady said.
'For this / ought to know"
"We're congressman: the three replied.
This was sad mistake!
mo, sir!' the lady said, with scorn;
"No congressman I'll take!'
And
showed
them
to
door:
Washington Post.
IL
Mr.. Speaker.
This graceful metal hammer
At times Well enough.
And yet methinks a gavel
Should be made of sterner stuff.
Twill serve for hours of sunshine,
But In the conflicts rub,
'Twere well to place within his hands
well-developed club.
Washington Star.
III
His Greed.
cuppnsa van ora N Sonf,N,t 80 Ava,
chist. or something?" asked the lady of
vague ideas.
Madam" replied Mr.. Browedown Bald
win, Il am q passive altruist."
What In the name of common sense Is
that?"
II believe in being helped all I cam
indianapolis. Journal
Ii
Her Theory.
John" said the wife OF the statesman
who Is not in Washington today, "Its
all the fault of the newspapers"
why"
"Ef they had done half as much talking
about your speeches as they did about
your whiskers, the country would have
thought 1t couldn't get along without
you."-washington Star.
III
iHut uOTulu LlttIo BrOthcr.
Charley-Your eyes always remind me
Of the sea, Cis.
Cis-Because they are so blue?
Charley-No. They are so watery.-
London Fun.
II
Both Have Art.
The baker and the actor
Have art within their souls:
They both remain a factor
In just creating rolls.
philadelphia Record.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
That Horrid Little Irother

That HOrrid Little Brother.
Charley-Your eyes always remind me
of the sea, Cis.
Cis-Because they are so blue?
Charley-No. They are so watery.-
London Fun.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
TOLD BY THE STARS.

Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajncchus. Tho
Tribune AstrOiogcr.
Astrolabe cast: 2.1S, for Monday, Decem-
ber 8. 1895.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-09
Both Have Art,

The baker and the actor
Have art within their souls:
They both remain q factor
In just creating rolls.
philadelphia Record.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-10-03

Harry Parker. our chief OF police
proved himself too much for the So
called spiritualist. Mr., Foy, connect
ed with the Shaker Concert Co. At
the entertainment last Thursday
evening the medium (?) called upon
Mr.. Parker to hand.cuff him, claim
ing that the spirits would release
him, stating at the same time that
he had succeeded in all the cities
visited. After Mr.. Parker had Sc
cured him Mr.. Foy retired to the
cabinet, but he found our chiofs
..darbies' were too much for him
and he was compelled to acknowl-
edge the same before the audience
present. Foy may have accom-.
pllshed this trick in other cities but
he found that Sank Centres custodi-
an was ION to his job Foy had
made the boast en- Thursday after
noon that handouts could never
hold him. --se--<1
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-10-03

Said n. r. Steadman of Warsaw, n.
", You have a fine town and the rich
est of countries to support it That
factory on the hill is worth more to Won
than your people appreciate. Iyou had
a do zen more men with the enterprise of
Keller your city would be great"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs, Charles H. Be-, Oh
Wednesday high mass was said by FIR.
Fitzgerald-it being on the fessivel of
Holy Angels. The funeral was largely
attended. A very pretty fe ature was the
fact that six little girls all in white were
pail bearers. Among the relatives pres
emit were Mr.. and Mrs. Benson Harmon,
Mrs. Kate Hawkins and ]. H. Fowlds,
all of Grove Dake.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-10-03
Personal.

Personal
c. NJ. Sprague visited st. Paul on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Max Forbes went to Morris or
Tuesday.
c. A.. Emerson went to St. Cloud on
Tuesday.
A. S. Thompson has removed his fami-
ly to Chicago.
]. E. c. Robinson of St. Cloud. as in
the CITY on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Law went to
Long Prairie on Tuesday.
I. G. Lyman left tor his home in Min
neapolis on Tuesday.
James A. Caughren returned from
Fairchild, Wis.,, ON Monday.
Mack Hall has secured a position as
brakeman on the Great Northern.
Judge Collins will have rooms at the
Aberdeenf III ST. Paul. this winter.
George Y. Alton, inspector of public
schools, was in town on Wednesday.
Mrs. Ed. c. Shepard spent the past
week in Todd county, visiting friends.
Mrs. Chan Harmon has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. H. ]. Watt, at Bath
gate, N. D. gM-.S.-,exss sss<.Aas
H. P. Gallup. the ever popular old time
citizen of Sank Centre, was in town on
Tuesday, esssaSSsa-kkA
Mrs. N H. Miner is entertaining her
friend Mrs. William Hamilton of Min
neapolis. 90. &c sseS -
Joseph Kraker, Melrose's capitalist
and all around good citizen, was in
town on Tuesday. -a--rsss $3.50 s @ .iss
Gen. Catterson spent couple of DAYS
at home during the past week. He
went north on Tuesday. S.asSzarsz
Mrs. Webster Benner has returned
from an extended visit with friends in
Maine, her former home.
Mrs. S. S. Titus of Grand Forks. was
in the city on Tuesday the guest of her
sister; Mrs. ]. H. Simonton.
Mrs Henry Capser lett for st. Cloud
on Tuesday. where she will visit her
uncle, Judge Searle, for few days. -
IN. R. Stedman went to Verndale on
Tuesda, to look after property inter-
ests. He will return here the last of the
week. &as sssi tkssSaxFs sazs
]. G. Layman of Minneapolis. has
been the guest of his sisters, Mesdames
j. Getty and S. NJ. Bruce, during the
past week.
Mrs. lanes Hall returned from Graf
ton N. D., during the past week, whe.e
she has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Winn Reylick.
Charles Connolly, son of S. w. Con-
nelly came down from Wahpeton on
Monday, down with fever 1t is hoped
that the malady may be broken.
Elmer Adams of the Fergus Falls
Journal, one of the brightest and brain
lest editors in the state, was In the city
on Monday On his way to Park Rapids
for weeks outing.
Mack Culberton, while IL the city last
week. soldlhis house opposite tie Episco-
pal church to !. Fred Cooper for 500.
1t is an excellent piece Of residence
property conveniently located.
N. R. Stedman of Warsaw, N Y, who
has had large business interests in this
city for years, and one of the proprie-
tors Of the Stedman- Townsend Marshall
Erwin Elevator arrived in town on
Monday.
Geo. Day returned from Hudson, Wis,
few days since, after an absence OF
nearly three months, during the most of
which time he has been under medical
treatment. He is very much improved
in health.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-10-03

Don't Worry. Our patterns are all
right, and we are selling them. Cf course
it hurts. But we must be in tue front
with the best goods for the Least ,oopey
Only 1Qcts i for the b, PAP l
tern in the land, up to dat ar ST.
The Bos.o
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-10-03

James s. McCaslin, who has been
east for nearly year, has returned and
will occupy the living rooms in the
Barto block this winter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-10-03
True Merit Wins.

We have appreciated this fact and in selecting
our tall stock the utmost care has been taken
that we might give the public the very best
things in the market for the least money To
be convinced that we have been successful in this
you need only to examine complete and we'll
assorted stock
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-10-03

The New Idea Paper Patterns only ten
cents each at the Boston Store.