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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-03
JUNE.

Friday, June l-.Temperature CO, O., 81,
63 deg, Partly cloudy. Joseph Duty
completed % years service us II letter.
carrier. Suicide of tine seeser family in
Berlin. Death of William Welsh, an
"Old Defender"
Saturday, June 2-remperature6 6, "a II,
GT deg. Partly cloudy. Ten men drowned
tains. Poisoning OF the Albnrger family.
William Reynolds appointed postmaster
Of Milford. Resignation Of the Rev. Il. W.
Gibson as rector OF Christ Church, Dover
Sunday, June 3-iemperatIre Us, 10, 50,
Il deg. Fair. Celebration OF the 5Oth an
niyersary Of the founding Of the Young
Mems Christian Association. Death or
Hon. John NJ. Broomall. Inaugural ser.
mon OF the Rev. August p. Mihn.
Monday, June Temperature II, So, 81,
50 deg. Fair. Death OF Joseph 5. Forman.
Death Of Professor Roscher. Republican,
victories in Oregon. Farewell reception
to the llev. George n. Thompson. Fright
full explosion OF dynamite at I}irdSboro,
Burglaries ut BridScvillG. The Colorado
strike ended.
Tuesday, June 5-Temperature 80 81, IL,
so deg, Rain followed by clear weather.
Appointment Of receiver for the walton
d Whann Co. requested. ii. IL. Dashiell
appointed collector Of customs Tor the
Eastern district of Maryland. Opening OF
the annual convention Of the diocese OF
Delaware. Opening of lioIel Jennings,
AlcKeesport terrorized by Hungarian
strikers kaslv, Is. c.. destroyed by Il
| cloudburst.
Wednesday. June 6-Temperature 50, 53,
50, 81 deg, Rain. Appointment Of re-
ceivers for the Walton * Whann Co, The
Derby won by Lord RosebeTy colt L'Iias.
Two thousand troops sent 10 suppress Tue
Corean rebellion Continuation u the
annual convention of the Diocese of Della,
ware. Presentation OF the organ ordered
for st. Panl's NJ. Il. Church ny Joseph
Pyle, A train in Illinois attacked oy
strikers.
Thursday, June 7-Temperature 10, %
50, Of deg. Clear weather followed nS
rain. Death of James y. Wright. Riots
in numerous mining districts. Governor
Reynolds pardoned four inmates OF New
Castle jail. Constable Eaward carVei
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-03
MAY.

Tuesday. May 1--Temperature go, rs. 10
O. deg, Clear. COXey's Army arrived in
Washington, Concord quarterly meeting
OF Friends. Strike OF loo bricklayers III
Cleveland o. A daughter of eX-Longress-
man Castle shot. Death Of George w.
Abel. Golden Wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard w. Cochran. Ordination of 4. q.
Cummins, Jr.
Wednesday, May 2-Temperature "A. 81,
IS, IS deg. Clear. The survey steamer Della.
ware launched at the shlpyard Of the
Pusey " Jones Co. A barge launched at
the shipyard of the Jackson L. Sharp Co.
Arrest Of CoSey, Jones and Browne. \
riot i'll Cleveland, O. Death of Mrs. Lemucl
Tuft.
Thursday, May g. Temperature GO, rs, 81,
50 deg. Clear. st. Johns Commandery, X,
H., attended the Ascension Day services in
st. Andrews Church. The Rev. Merritt
Hulburd, ID. d., gave Il reception to the
ministers of Wilmington. Annual meeting
Of the Delaware Pharmaceutical Society,
The nomination of Thomas l.. Benedict rs
| public printer confirmed.
Friday. May 4-Temperature 81, rs, 76,
| 60 deg. Fair. Bishop futile joined the
Salvation Army Auxiliary League. A
| riot in the Pennsylvania coke regions, a
| SlOU0000 fire in Dublin. Funeral of
pointed commissiouer-general from che
| United States to the Antwerp Exposition.
Celeb of the 3lst anniversary OF
Shields Library Association. Mrs. Lille
Mcguire fatally poisoned by n tack.
saturday, May 5-Temperature 80, "a, rs,
GS deg. Clear. William 7. Moore APP
pointed postmaster at Middlerown. Strike
| of West Virginia coal miners. Death of
| John jay, eX-minIster to Austria. Suicide
Of Thomas HodgSon.
Sunday. May G--Temhcrature 6S, "A, rs,
6S deg. Rain. The residence OF Samuel
Barnes, at New Castle, struck by lightning.
Inaugural sermon of the Rev. William A.
Wulling.
Monday, May 7-Temperature 70, 76, 80,
O. deg. Clear. Annual meeting of the
Wilmington & Northern Railroad Co.
Tuesday, May S-Tomperature 70, 10, 80,
81 deg. Clear. Beginning of the semi
annual session of Delaware Baptist Union.
strike of Maryland coal miners. Biennial
election OF the fire department. The
Clayton House inspected by the public,
Death OF Harry Palmer. Conviction oil
CoXey, Jones and Browne. Death OF Mrs
II: I. kenney.
Wednesday, May 9-Temperaturc 20, "a
n, gu deg. Clear. Conclusion of the semi
annual session of Delaware Baptist Union
Report of the Delaware College investigu
ting committee. A fierce fire along thu
East river in New York, Death OF vii
liam e. Lindsay. COLLAPSE of part o
Charles b. Doughertys stable. Thoma
j. Clayton of Delaware county, Pa. nomi
mated Tor reelection as judge. Stevenson
Archer, eS-State treasurer Of Maryland
pardoned.
Thursday, May l0--Temperature 81. q
20, oo deg. Clear. The As9uith-Tennah
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-03
MARCH,,

Thursday, March l-Temperature 80, 40,
AZ. 81 deg. Clear. Death Of George q.
Lobdell. Boss McKane taken to Sing Sing.
EXECUTION Of Murderer Salynrds. Ambas
ssdor Mucyeaghs arrival in Rome. John
A, Kelly appointed u justice of the peace.
Friday, March 2-reinperature 81, 90, DC,
IS deg. Clear. Death of Louise kellogg
Arrest OF Letter-carrier Thomas Finn for
stealing letters. EmbeZzler Theodore II.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-03

FEBRUARY.
Thursday. Feb. l-Temperature 50, 50,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-03
RECORD
OF
IMPORTANT EVENTS
...-
1894.

lin the daily temperatures given In this
column the figures represent in order, the
state of tho Thermometer as taker Mt o'clock
a. M, 10 o'clock. noon, o'clock p. M. and the
lowest point reached during the night
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21
LEGISLATIVE TOPICS.

Harrisburg, March 2O.-There Is very lit
tie concealment hereabouts of the fact
that a Hastings presidential boom Is IN
process of expansion. Those who are "a
m!iiar with tbs governors own attitude
on the subject assert that he Is passive in
the matter. This IS interpreted to mean
not that he is Indifferent: but that his
duty Is first to the state of Pennsylvania,
and that whatever the people of that stale
decree with reference to his own poiitical
future will have his cheerful consent II
Ia very probable that the sentiment which
fayors the sending to the next national
Republican convention of Hastings dele
cation will become general; but the gov
ernor will take no steps In the matter,
and whatever shall be said by Others VIII
proceed on their own responsibility. SEN
ntor Quay. 1t IL understood, Is favorable
to the Hastings movement; and II Is also u
generally admitted fact that no opposi-
ton Is expected in Philadelphia.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21
The Return of Reason.

The vote Q57 to IL by which the state
custodianship bill yesterday passed the
house is happy indication that the
effort to inject religious intolerance into
the law-making councils of the COM
monwealth has at last signally failed.
This bill now goes to the governor for
his signature, and we are confident that
few days will intervene before he will
send to the senate. as his appointee
for the new office of custodian, the
name of Captain John C. Delaney, of
Harrisburg, an affable. capable and
creditable candidate, whose recordN in
war and peace does him distinguished
credit.
Were it not that a despicable effort
was recently made in certain bigoted
quarters to oppose Captain Delaney's
preferment, not as brave men would
fight him, on the score of personal or
political fitness, but because of his race
and form of worship, we would view in
yesterdays vote nothing more slgnif-
cant than a sensible step toward econ
omy and system in the management of
the states public buildings and grounds.
That would deserve our praise, but it
would hardly call for extended COM
ment.
The action Of yesterday, however, has
q far greater Importance than this. 1t
is a distinct and decisive announcement
in the central repository of this COM
monwealth's law-making authority,
that there shall not be erected. in free
Pennsylvania, under the auspicies Of
the Republican party, barrier to the
preferment Of any reputable man be-
cause Of his nativity or creed. 1t Is a
warning to traders in sectaran preiu-
dice and irreligious strife that they
must not expect to carry into the halls
OF legislation the intolerant tactics that
they practice in ambush We hail this
signal as the coming of a new era of
peace and good fellowship and rejoice
that common sense. justice and patriot
ism have unitedly demonstrated the
literal smallness Of the loud-mouthed
opposition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21

1t Is unfair to criticize the Scranton
board of health for defects in the city's
sanitation which it cannot help. The
board Is doing all that it can, with its
present resources, to abate nuisances
and Insure u spring-tlme cleaning-up.
More has been done thus far In 1895
than has ever before been accomplished
in corresponding period. Throughout
the winter more than 1000 barrels of
garbage have been consumed monthly.
whereas in past years most of this lay
exposed all winter and far into the
spring. In addition to this improve
ment, men have been working at the
annual cleansing every day since warm
weather set in, If this work it not AZ
comprehensive as Is desired, the rem
edy viii have to come through in
creased appropriations and enlarged
powers Complaint which overlooks
these points savors of either ignorance
or ingrattude.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21
Common Sense About State Normal
Schools.

Sharp opposition Is reported at Har-
fisburg to the granting of the requests
OF the twelve Pennsylvania state nor
NAL schools for 81. 900 worth of fresh
appropriations, over and above the
$2,3O1 1872 which has been voted to
these institutions at various times since
their establishment under act of May
20, 1857. 1t Is cited, not without ius-
tice, that $3,50O.0O0 Is steep price to
pay for the education OF the 10 per cent
of the teachers employed in the public
schools OF the state who have gradu-
ated at state normal schools.
The main objection to state support
OF these schools, however, Is the fact
that the state has no more right TO tax
the public for the training OF teachers
than to tax 1t. by law. for the training
OF preachers, lawyers, doctors or edi-
tors. Sufficient unto each vocation, of
course, should be the preparation there
Tor; but those who do the preparing
ought at the same time to foot the
bills. 1t is a matter of general expert
ence that normal school graduates do
not make better teachers than do grad
hates of private schools, colleges or tho
states own high schools. We are not
sure that, upon the whole, they make
MS good teachers. But whether good,
bad or Indifferent. II they want to teach
school for a livelihood, they ought to
pay the expenses Of preparing them
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21
Norc Stoff AppOintmcuts

The following appointments have beer
made on the staff of tho commandment
chief under general order No. 0, dated
March 10, 1885,
Colonel Ezra II. Ripple, Scranton, Thlr.
teenth regiment Infantry, to be comnils-
sary general with the rank Of colonel
Colonel Thomas J. Hudson, Pit,sburg
to be chief OF artillery with rank of col
onel. reappo!nted.
Lieutenant Colonel William Frederick
Reynolds. Bellefonte, To be aide -de-camp
with rank of lieutenant colonel, reap
pointed.
James NJ. Reed, Connellsvlle to be aide
de-camp with rank of lieutenant colonel.
Robert II. Baker, Philadelphia, TO be
aide-de-camp with rank of lieutenant col
onel.
George Nox Mccain, Philadelphia, to he
aide-de-Samp with rank of lieutenant
colonel.
Private Jacob Greene, Philadelphia,
Company i. Third regiment infantry, Ia
be color sergeant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21
s,o,e IN schoo, HOOK Business.

A bill which, If passed, would play havoc
with the various school book publishing
concerns. has been introduced by Senator
Mitchell, OF jefferson. 1t provides for Il
commission consisting OF a county super
intendent OF education from each con
gressional district, to be appointed by the
governor, and the superintendent of public
printing. as president, to formulate Sc
ries of standard school books. All pub
fishers are 10 be invited to submit samples
of their books and the commission Will
select the ones deemed most desirable,
ana II necessary edit new ones. The copy
rights of all books selected are to be pur-
chased by the state, and a s.x-year con-
tract for printing them awarded to tho
lowest bidder. The books are then to be
distributed by the state among the sew
eral school districts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21

selves for this pursuit; and ought after
ward to get enough pay to make 1t well
worth their while.
We are aware that the foregoing view
is not the popular view of this question,
A notion is widely prevalent that
training schools In cities, maintained al
the public expense, and state-endowed
normal schools are integral parts of our
free school system. Nevertheless, this
notion is not only of doubtful value
in practice, but it is directly contrary
to the fundamental American concep-
ton of the proper functions of govern
ment, And a good place to begin the
reform movement is at the state nor
NAL schools; and u good time, now
while the needs of really useful insti-
tutons exceed the amount of funds In
sight
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21

Announcement is made that the
Smith religious garb bill will be smoth-
cred in committee room in the state
senate The bill is undoubtedly faulty;
its penalty is unnecessarily harsh ana
the more conspicuous of its champions
made wild asses of themselves. But
this only goes to prove that the Dill
needs conservative and charitable
amendment. followed by courageous
enactment into law. No sect has any
right to turn the public school into IA
recruiting office for its particular re-
ligious system. We do not care which
sect II is that tries to do this. The prin-
ciple in every case is wrong; and we are
free to say that the sect which thinks
it can defy this principle, whatever its
name or creed or garb, will come to
grief in these United States.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21

this invaluable quarter Of the common
wealth Scranton, with it's 100000 wide
awake and energetic inhabitants, Is the
natural center, drawing to itself the
best of everything and in ready COM
munication with all the region round.
The members from Lackawanna coun-
ty should stand out for the O'Malley
amendment until the claims of Scran-
ton for recognition cannot be ignored.
The Superior court must sit in Scran-
ton. and with n distinguished Scran-
tonian on its bench.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21

"Scrantonians." says the Wilkes
Barre Record" are divided among
themselves. The Tribune wants f.. N
Willard appointed a judge of the pro-
posed appellate court, and the Truth
champions the cause of Judge Arch
bald" Inasmuch as Judge Archibald is
not a candidate for any other office
than the one he now graces, the truth
insincere fiattery does not count.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21

There are as many reasons for MAX
ing I.incoln's birthday legal holiday
nc there are for the similar observance
of Washingtons birthday. The legis-
lature of Maine is to be commended for
its ready appreciation of the greater
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21
lie win ajnkc u Good One.
m the Scranton Times.

From The Scranton Vines.
The Times extends It's hearty congiatu-
latlons to Colonel Ripple at his appoint
ment for commissary general OF the Ma
tional guard. The Times Is always glad
to see or hear Of an honor or distinction
falling to u Scrantonian. From his long
connection with the military service and
his great business qualifications we be-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21

If the so-called state normal schools
cannot sustain themselves after nearly
forty years effort, when will they ever
earn their board and keep
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21

Much the shortest and easiest way
to amend the meddlesome Coyle mining
bill, whose chief aim Is to manufacture
a nest of soft offices, would be to Kill
it at one whack. The farce has pro-
ceeded almost far enough.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21

Congressman Charles w. Stone, Of
Warren, and Editor Emory Smith will
reply at Harrisburg to Charles Heber
Clark's arguments in favor Of bimetal-
ism. Both are deep thinkers, ready
speakers and agile controversiallsts.
MIR. Clark will have no walk-over.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21

The retention in office of Superintend-
ent Byrnes is a blot on Mayor Strong $
otherwise acceptable administrator
which can readily be removed by the
removal of Byrnes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajncchus, The
Tribune AstrOlOgcr.
Astrolabe cast: 200 u. m. for Thursday
March q. 1895.
GTT { az

child born on this day will have a
fondness for creased trousers and razor
toed shoes. lie will not necessarily be Il
dude. but will appear to better advantage
on dress parade than elsewhere.
He viii be deeply impressed by the
proverb that "all things come to him who
wa!ts,' and viii he inclined to wait.
Weaver Esterly. an octogenaiian, pre-
diets sleighlng In this part OF the state on
April IL. The effect of the chilling proph-
ecy Is manifested in the suspicion that
Uncle Weaver must have seen his shadow
while under the influence of IL skate"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21

1t is bad sign when William F. Har-
rity feels forced to take the defensive
n bad sign, we mean, for William f.
Harrity
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21

II Is one thing for Great Britain to
threaten to seize Venezuelan territory,
and another thing to seize it. There
will probably be no seizing OF Ameri-
can soil by foreign governments in this
year of grace, or in the year to follow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21

1t Is nothing more than an act of
common justice that some Of the ses-
sions of the generally predicted Su-
perior court should be held in Scranton.
Representative O'Malley's amendment
to this effect comedies with fairness,
and should be made u cardinal part of
the bill. The legislator who will take
the trouble to consult a modern map of
Pennsylvania will ,rceive. II he have
good eyesight, that even though 1t Were
necessary to restrict the slttings OF this
court to two places, one of them would,
In decency's name, have to be Scranton.
Pittsburg and Philadelphia could both
send their litigation to Harrisburg more
easily and with less trouble than could
the great anthracite and numbering sec-
tion Of Northeastern Pennsylvania. OF
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21
Ajacchus' Advice.

Always bear in mind that no one EN-
braces Il political reform movement 30
fervently as the sorehead.
Send In all poems on the beautiful snow
before the 2Sth inst.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21

Is This an Echo of the Sons Throw. down
j. A. Scranton & Sons Republican.
With the advent of the Hastings admin
istration. 1t is boasted that Colonel War
rem and Colonel Ripple of 5le governor s.
staff and ex-Ileutenant Governor Watres
are the triumvirate OF Richmonds who
have sole possession of the executive ear
for this county
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21
Lost Manhood Restored.

Weakness Of Young Men Cured.
II you have been given up by your ply.
sician call upon the doctor and be exarr,-
'"ed. He cures the worst cases of Ner.
Nous debility, Scrofula, Old Sores, Ca
tarrh, Piles, Female Weakness, Affec-
tions of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.
Asthma, Deafness, Tumors, Cancers and
Cripples of every description.
Consultations free and strictly sacred
and confidenia.. Office hours daily frnn,
am, TO pm. Sunday, 9 to2.
Enclose five 2-cent stamps for symtpom
blanks and my book called New Life.
1 VIII pay one thousand dollars in gold
TO anyone whom ! cannot cure OF FPI.
LEIPZIG COMMISSIONS or FITS.
DIR. f. GREWER.
Old Post, Office Building, corner Penn
avenue and Spruce street.
SCRANTON, PA
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21
SCRANTON, MARCH p, 1895.
THE SCRANTON OF TODAY.

Come and inspect our city.
Elevation above the tide. 7i0 feet.
Extremely healthy.
Estimated population. 1895, l0S, 00o.
Registered voters. ~, 599.
Value OF school property. 100000.
Number of school children. 1000.
Average amount or bank deposits, Slo.-
O00, 0O0
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. 6Q.,.,............. 9,223
Population In 1870. 70................. 5000
Population In 1880. SS0.....,......... 1850
Population in 1880. sO...,............. 75,2l5
Population in 1894 estimated. ..... 1QS. 900
And the end is not yet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-21

lieve Colonel Ripple will distinguish him.
self as the best commlssary general the
state has ever had.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-03-27
Why She Was Out.

She came in answer to my advertise
ment for waiting maid. She was
towheaded, pimpled- and freckled.
When questioned her as to her ability
to fill the above named position. she
answered with modestly dropped eyes
and promiscuously dropped "h's. When
/ inquired why she had left her former
situation, she told me the following
story: 1.-The loidy where I lived larst
'ad 'arnsome little poodle dawg nymed
Scipio. She nymed i'm harfter hansunt
Rummun-I suppose because e was
such little rum un isself. Scipio, e
was troubled with somethink of hir-
ritatin natur', an the missus harsked mo
to herradicate it. So I saturated Scipio
with turpentine an shut i'm in room
with q good 'ot fire. so he wouldn't
ketch cold. Scipio. g was a VERY hin.
telligent mammal, 'ewas. an feelin cold
an damp e poked the fire bit with
his toyl. Wen I went hinto tho room
a. 'arf our later. there. wasn't air or
'ide or heven grease spot left O. i'm.
an thot's why I'm looking for another
sitooation, mem. London Truth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-03-27
CIRCUMSTANCES AND CASES.
MARGARET vANDEGRIFF.

''There's plenty of work for this morning.,
she cried:
"There's baking and scrubbing, and sweeping
beside"
But she went at the baking with laughter and
And said, as she finished, THAT didn't take
long"
And then to the scrubbing-and how she did
scrub!
The boards were like snow when she gave the
last rub.
Her hands were so deft and her arms were so
strong;
And she said as she finished, THAT didn't take
long,"
dust fly,
She looked at her work with a critical eye,
And yet all the time she kept humming a
song,
And she tracked to the last verse. THAT didn't
take long,"
The dinner was over, the work was all done ;
"And now for that errand," she said. II must
run!
Six O'Clock comes so soon when the days are
so long,"
And OF she went, humming verse OF that
song.
The road she'd to travel was as straight as a
die;
She knew every step, and she meant just to
But she met an acquaintance down there by
the stile.
And somehow-that errand-it took good
while.