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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
POLITICAL POINTS.

Philadelphia Times What the Repub-
Leans want is short session, prompt
performance of all legislative duties and
a resolute stand against every phase OF
prohgacy. Such policy would command
the confidence of the people"
Three candidates are prominently man
toned for mayor of Pttston: Burgess
Maloney, DR.. G. j. Barrett and Benjamin
Harding, the chairman of the Citizens adj
vsory committee. The selection of Mr..
Harding would insure an absolutely fear
less and impartial administration Of mu-
nicipal affairs, If Pittston really wants
that.
on next Saturday the Republicans Of
Wayne county will hold primary cleo
ton, and on the following Monday a con-
ventlon to select a delegate TO the next
state convention and county candidate
TO fill the vacancy in congress from the
Fifteenth district caused by the death of
the late Congressman Wright 1t is a
very pretty fight between Homer Greene
and w. w. Wood.
Philadelphia Press: THAT assessments
of real estate are outrageously unequal
has been shown many times IN many
ways. In one county farm may be as
sessed at very low rate, while an adjoin-
ing farm across the line in another county
Is assessed at two or three times as much.
This Is due to the difference in county
management and in county methods. 1t
IL something that the state has nothing
10 do with and cannot regulate"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
BALLOT LAW CHANGES,

From Chambersburg Public Opinion.
The Baker ballot law as amended by
the last legislature is n great improvement
over the original measure. but as was held
two years ago the very difficulties pre-
dicted had to be met in the elections
which have since been held. This was the
objection to the cross in the circle as de-
feating the intention of the voter II from
misunderstanding he would so mark and
follow 1t up by making mark opposite
name on another ticket. The question
with election boards was whether, under
the law, such ballot was to be counted.
The intention of the voter was not taken
into consideration in a great many in
stances. and such ballot was thrown out.
The Scranton Tribune, as will be seen In
another column, ably discusses this fault
and other faults in the amended law,
but 1t Is doubtful whether the Legislature
will feel like undertaking any changes at
the forthcoming session. The fight for
the law as it stands. and the narrow
escape from amendments which would
have proved far worse, will be recalled
and as with the Brooks high license law,
1t may be deemed best to let well enough
alone,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
Compulsory Education,

at Is proper to call attention to the fact
that while the compulsory education fad
dsts are trying to stir up n campaign in
behalf of their special hobby the papers
of Philadelphia are full of complaints
that the Quaker Cityhas not nearly enough
schools for the accommodation of those
who are clamoring for entrance 1t Is
also stated that many Of the buildings
now in use have become so unsanitary
through overcrowding that they must be
torn down and rebuilt or others built in
place OF them."-Scranton Truth.
What, pray, is the Truths point?
II the financial government of the
schools of Scranton were vested, as Is
that of the public schools of Phiadel-
phla, not in one central board Of con-
troll. held directly responsible to the
people, but in an indifferent and un-
wieldy body of councils, we should
probably have the same trouble here
that they are having at this moment in
Philadelphia. That trouble has no bear
ing whatever upon compulsory educa-
ton. 1t is, however, potent argu-
ment in favor of Senator Porter's bill
to consolidate and reorganize the Phila-
delphia sectional school boards.
If one thing is clearer than another 1t
Is that Pennsylvania 3 educational sys-
TEN will be incomplete so long as thou
sands of coming citizens in this state
are permitted to grow. up In ignorance
The remedy for this condition lies in
the enactment Of thorough compul-
sorry school attendance. Such a law
has succeeded in other states. 1t will
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
A CITY That Is Famous.

From the Courler-Progress.
Scrantonian away from home, no mat
ter where he may be, notes with genuine
pleasure the change in knowledge AMI
views of this city compared with those of
Il few years ago. We arc not only great
In fact, but also In reputation The per-
son who has not been in Scranton gen.
orally knows of 1t. He has never been
here, but would like to visit us, and will at
the first opportunity because he has
heard so much that Is favorable of Scran-
ton and that it must be progressive city.
Occasionally, of course, you meet some
one who does not know much about
Scranton, and has the old time view of II,
namely. n mere mining town where people
go about with knives In their boots. Such
a one. however, won't think that way
long after Scrantonian has his little
say. He is soon made acquainted with the
size of the city, Its great coal industry,
big steel mill, silk mills and numerous
other industries, and concludes that
Scranton is indeed a great city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
Electricity and Agriculture.

The announcement that Professor u.
T. McDougall, of the University of
Minnesota, Is conducting a series Of en-
periments to determine the effects of
electrical currents on plant physiology
opens up an interesting field Of inquiry.
The professor, 1t Is said. has arranged
a series of boxes, one-half containing
live wires buried beneath the roots of
the plants. He will make careful scien-
tific comparisons covering such points
as the decomposition of the soil in con-
sequence of electrical energy; the eff
feet of such energy upon the soil bac-
terra which form the nutrition of many
plants; and lastly the direct stimula-
ton Of the plant, If any, from the cur
rent through the roots From these
data 1t will be determined whether
electricity shall have the field In agrl-
culture that 1t today occupies in medi-
cine, surgery and the mechanic arts.
1t is interesting. in this connection, to
note some experiments made in SINH
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

McClure's Magazine for January, at
the end of a number of uncommon
merit, gives a group of letters and
press notices commencing its "Napole-
onic revival" and other enterprising
and readable features of this excellent
periodical. The foremost of these is a
well written letter from Mr.. p. A. Phil
bin, The Tribune's scholarly Archibald
representative, who makes the admir-
able suggestion that series of articles
by Charles A. Dana, of the New York
Sun, on his relations with President
Lincoln and the events Of his time
would be a most valuable contribution
to the history of the most interesting
period of our national life. This aptly
expresses a thought which doubtless en-
tered the mind of every reader of T.. p.
Mitchelrs graphic study of Mr.. Dana,
in the October McClure's. The an
nouncement of the publisher of the
magazine that such a series is under
consideration will be welcome news to
thousands of admirers of both Dana
and Lincoln.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
1t Broke Him In,

good story Is told of Signor Foil, the
famous basso. Once upon q time he was
singing THE Raft" when a childish
voice from somewhere in the stalls sud
denly piped in and attempted to organ
ize an impromptu duet. Unfortunately
the next line of the song was. "Hark!
what sound Is that which breaks upon
mine earY' This so tickled the fancy Of
the great vocalist that he burst into a
hearty tit of laughter and left the plat
form, followed by the pianist. Twice they
came back and attempted the song, and
finally they had to give it up in despair,
much to the amusement of the audience.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
A NEW YEARS SONG.

Turn on, old Time, my boy, keep the ball
rolling.
Just for kick, my boy, don't let 1t flag.
Set the bells jinglng to keep them from
tolling.
Joy give man, be he in velvet or rag,
Laugh, quar-, brush away tear.
We're waiting7come on Bring In the
New Year!
And why not be hopeful, and when we
can, jolly?
The woes OF the past we need not recall.
Dlspel, them all slghs and drive out mel
ancholy.
But, bark! There's voice ana sound
In the hail!
Laugh. quaf, brush away tear
Ope the door wide! You're welcome. New
Year! Jerome Wood.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
Elect Good CounciImcn.

From the WiIkes-Barre Record.
The Scranton Tribune doesn't mince
matters In dealing with the common coun-
ell of that city. 1t is the duty of the voters
at the coming election to take special care
In the selection of their councilmanic
candidates. No man should receive the
votes of his constituents unless he be not
only capable of performing the duties of
the office, but fearless in his advocacy of
the welfare and prosperity of the city.
We want men in council next year who
will be for progress, first, last and all the
time
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
lust rs bad Now,

From the Washington Star.
II s'pose yer husband will have more
time ter tend ter the farm now," said
the nelghbor who had just dropped in
That's one consolation, even If he Is
defeated"
NO" replied the candidates wife. ~
thort that way at fust. But Hiram says
tibet eXplainin' how he happened ter get
licked II take a heap more of his time
than the duties OF the Office would"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
To the Pennsylvania Legislature.


The legislature which assemblies at
Harrisburg today upon the threshold OF
n new year will be confronted by no
graver duty than that of enacting a
wise and comprehensive measure pro-
viding for compulsory education. If all
else that needs to be done by 1t were
placed in one side of a balancing scale
and this duty placed in the other side
the balance would swing Enthusiastically
in behalf of the Farr bill or its equva-
lent.
Another important duty before this
legislature will be that of enacting into
operative law the general sentiment in
favor of better country roads. A num-
Der of methods have been proposed, the
latest being comprehensive measure
drawn up by Senator Finn, of ALE
gheny, of which we shall speak at 4
future time. 1t Is clearly within the
ability of this session to adjust the de-
tails of this needed reform; and the
people will expect definite progress
along this line.
Questions of apportionmant and tax
revision we shall, at another time, also
treat at length. They are important,
but not to the degree which would justi-
fly the dedication to them of exclusive
attention. The demands of class inter-
ests for special legisla tion-likely to be
neither few nor unimportant-should be
considered conservatively and with a
due sense of the rights of the masses of
uhe people, which seldom employ in
their championship expert lobbyists
and resident legislative committees.
In matters involving the appropria-
tlon of state funds, 1t Is well to remind
this legislature that although the state
now has $4,000,O00 of idle funds in it's
treasury, this amount will be none too
se to cover strictly prudent and
itimaIte needs. The states routine
benses are growing with very notice
steadiness. Measures asking for
|ney merely because there is thought
be money for the asking should be
refully eliminated from the list of
Is that are to become laws.
he demand for short session Is
ondary~ to the demand for a clean,
le and straightforward sessions
WORK. If that work can be properly
achieved in three months, well and
gobd; but If not, the arbitrary appoint
ed limits should be unhesitatingly ig-
nored. In conclusion, the schemes of
THE politicians deserve to be, at every
point subordinated to public interests
and the public welfare. The progress
Of public sentiment Is not backward
toward legislative bossism. 1t is for
ward toward honest independence, and
1t is progressing at no trivial pace.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
New Years Calls.

"Wish you happy New Year"
MANY thanks, I'm sure"
"Many calls, as usual?'
mo. think they're fewer"
Staring at the carpet,
Gazing at the walls.
Bless me, this Is pleasant.
Making New Years calls.
Home and WOO the downy,
But your soul doth quake
At most fearful Nightmares
Turkey, oysters, cake
While each laden horror
That your past appalls
Cries, Dear heart, how pleasant,
Making New Years calls.'
Philadelphia Times
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

The nomination, by the Republicans
of the Thirteenth ward, of a clean busi-
ness man like Charles S. Seamans for
common councilman would command
the support of many citizens who have
no inclination to support less credit
able nominee. Cleanse common coun-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

1t will be the general opinion Of resi-
dents of this county that the law, in
the case OF Franz Beck, has pursued a
fair prompt and impartial course, and
that the sentence yesterday imposed
upon this murderer was thoroughly de-
served.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

succeed In Pennsylvania. The oppo-
sition to this wise public reform is
merely wasting it's breath in trying to
cry down the resounding affirmative
sentiment of thinking people, which is
every year growing more considerable
and emphatic.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
a suggestion.

From the Yonkers Blade.
Real Estate Agent--What shall we call
this new suburb of ours?
His Partner-Let me see. What was the
name of the great japanese victory?
Agent-Ping Yang.
Partner-That's it. Call the place New
Ping-Yang N j :"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
1t Should BE Passed.
NrNt,, tho LJo ,1atn,, ~Jn,I

Representative Farr's compulsory edu-
cation bill is again to come before the leg
islature, and the Scranton Tribune says
that Its passage is almost certainty
While the measure has some flaws. 1t
nevertheless contains the redeeming fea-
ture of providing education for a number
of boys who at present are compelled 10
toll for a small daily pittance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

The Ha2leton Standard, conscien-
tious and comprehensive purveyor of
the news of its vicinage, is now printed
in eight-page form, on a new web per-
fecting press. We congratulate not
only the Standard, but also its readers,
upon the improvement.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
Not at All SURPRISED,

From the Indianapolis Journal.
well, what do you think of it?'
'oh, amt surprised" said the trustee
of Hooppole township. II knowed that
when they jumped on me for spendin' 50
fer bridge over Smiths branch that the
people would rally to our support"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

The gambling evil and the social evil
have survived good many attempts
a their extirpation. The most that
can yet be done in the direction of re-
forming them rs their honest supervi-
AGion by vigilant policemen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

AS matter of political philosophy it
is worth while to note that the man who
tries to carry water on both shoulders
Is very apt to slOp over.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
New Year Reflections.

The day of good resolutions has
dawned again and no doubt most of US
will enterupon the new year conforming
with the usual custom of making all
sorts of commendable plans in the in
terest of proposed reforms during the
coming twelve months. In this respect
it is probable that too many are prone
to make good resolutions regardless Of
the teachings Of the experiences Of the
past year. We are too apt to branch out
upon new theories, when present lines
of action might be improved, and
allow our contemplated reforms to go
up in the smoke of eXtravagant i'm
agination instead of putting into prac-
teal operation some needed system of
improvement, no matter how slight,
which in the end might prove of untold
benefit.
The city of Scranton is noted all over
the country as a locality of enterprise
and progress. The push, pluck, busi-
ness enterprise and hospitality of its
citizens have been favorably comment
ed upon, on every side, until it has
been classed as one of the leading cities
in the great commonwealth of Penn
sylvania. Business men and capitalists
of the Electric city are constantly
reaching out for industries that will
aid in the advancement of a greater
Scranton, and the enterprises of the
coming year are looming up in a way
that envelops with rosy mist the days
of future development.
But while indulging in dreams Of
coming business prosperity are we Civ
ing proper attention to evils Of the pres
ent, which If uncurbed may result in
er realize that worm is gnawing at
the heart of Scranton enterprise in the
shape of vicious municipal legislation
that is liable to paralyZe business in
terests If allowed to thrive unheeded
Does the average citizen realize that
the honest members of the city councils
have for years been obliged to strain
every nerve in order to hold in check a
class VI sO-Cdiltu
have no interests save their own at
heart, who are allowed by an indiffer-
ent class of voters to sit in the council
chambers upon an equality with decent
men and feed like vultures upon the
filthy inducements by which unscrupu-
lous persons endeavor to secure the
passage of this or that ordinance re-
gardless of what its effect might be
upon the welfare of the public?
Thus far in the city's career the jack
ais of ward politics have not been able
to obtain Il foothold sufficient to ac-
complish a great amount of mischief,
but their numbers have been increasing
and 1t is not difficult to predict the con-
sequences of turning the city's interests
over to such class of INSCRIPTIONS
representatives of the hoodlum element
of the valley. While indulging in pleas
ant dreams of Scranton's future, let us
not forget the evils that are sure to
prove obstacles to success. Let the
honest voter, whatever his political
creed rest not until the vicious element
has been relegated to the rear and the
bloated countenance of the ward heeler
Is no longer visible in the council
chamber at roll call.
=
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

1t is superfiuous to say anything
about the Philadelphia Times almanac
now ready for distribution. The Times
almanac is a fixed institution in all
well-regulated Pennsylvania house
holds
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

The Tribune appreciates the receipt
of the Scranton Truths excellent al
manac for 1895, containing valuable in
formation of political and statistical
and national. The publication is in
thorough keeping with the accuracy
and sure-footed enterprise which has
made our Contemporary daily tribute
to its wise management by Messrs.
Barrett and Jordan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
SCRANTON, JANUARY l, 1895.
THE SCRANTON OF TODAY.

Come and inspect our city.
Elevation above the tide, 740 feet.
Extremely healthy.
Estimated population. 1894, 100000.
Registered voters, 20,599.
Value of school property, $4,000
Number of school children. 12,Ooo.
Average amount Of bank deposits, Wv
C0O,O 900.
It's the metropolis of northeastern Penn
sylvania.
Canproduce electric power cheaper thah
Niagara.
No better point In the United states al
which to establish new Industries.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

lar direction by Professor Jesse c.
Coles, of Kingston. He has already
achieved the grating of 4 grape vine
upon a common potato, under similar
arrangement of electrical currents; and
while the vine has not yet borne fruit,
Professor Coles is disposed to predict,
in case it does, that the fruit will COM
bine the characteristics of both veg
etables. He bases this prediction upon
an already demonstrated blending of
the musk melon with the peach, by
means of what may be called, for lack
of better name, hypodermic injections
of melon into the sap channels of a.
peach tree.
Electricity in agriculture may make
important changes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

A notable example of the enterprise
which has put the Chicago Herald in
the forefront of western journalism was
achieved last Saturday when that
model newspaper sent a special twenty
four page edition of $4,000 copies on
special tlan 1888 miles to Atlanta, Ga,
which place was reached before sup
per. The occasion of this feat was the
opening at Atlanta of the Cotton States
International exposition, an event
which the Herald reported quite as
thoroughly as did any Atlanta paper.
The Chicago idea, which has in twenty
years turned a charred village into Il
metropolitan city of gigantic proper
tions, has seldom been more consplcu-
ously illustrated. But, then, the Herald
illustrates 1t every day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

The Philadelphia Times Is inclined to
condemn the legislature of 1895 In ad-
vance of its organization. Colonel Nc
Clure, Is this altogether fair?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

Because the politicians do not want
the present ballot law interfered with
is no indication that the people yet re-
gard it perfect. The party circle and
the too-eager helper must go.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

The influence upon the American peo-
pie of such a magazine as the Cosmo-
politan, which circulates each month a
quarter of a million copies, is something
to be very largely considered in making
up estimates of the moving currents Of
public customs and popular sentiment.
1t is no more than fair to the manage
ment Of the Cosmopolitan magazine to
say, voluntarily, that since its reduc-
until today it is equal to any magazine
in print. 1t is Il liberal education in
literature, science, mechanics and art;
public resource which deserves CRATE
full and generous public recognition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

An excellent point is made by the
Philadelphia Press when it commends
the ruling powers at Harrisburg for
deciding, this session, to guard against
lobbyism on the part of house clerks
by "electing to the several clerkships
men who will attend to the business,
and who will not bring their official po
silions and themselves into disrepute
schemes or to retard mertorious meas
ures.' The clerk who uses his office
simply as a personal perquisite or as
campaign bureau for ambitious friends
ground.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-05-13
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Estate of Gilbert D. Walker.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District of Or
leans commissioners, to receive, examine l9
persons against the estate of Gilbert d.
walker, late of Albany, in said District
deceased, ana all claims exhibited IN onset
thereto, hereby give notice that we vii! meet
for the purposes aforesaid, at the residence
of the late Gilbert d. Walker, IN SAID
May Nay and 18th dayS of OCTOBER ot ' next, from
1 O'Clock p. m until 4 O'Clock, p. m each of
said day, and that six months from the 18th
day ofsApr1i, A. d. 1895, is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to resent their
claims to US for examination and allowance.
Dated at 5o albany, VT, this 18th cay OF
1921 j. J. G. G. A hsHGGE; Commissioners.