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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
AS TO CONFIDENCE.


From a Speech by Congressman Perkins.
of Iowa: Everybody says that what we
need is confidence-moro confidence. We
have been short on confidence ever since
Mr.. Cleveland was elected. The short
age Increased when 1t was known that
along with him went a congress Demo-
cratic In both branches. Every jump his
team of wild horses made trampled on
confidence.
The election last fall encouraged conf
dence. 1t presented proof that the people
had repented in sackcloth and ashes the
folly of 1892. As an evidence Of good faith
they improved the opportunity to make
the house OF representatives Republican
by big majority. There is confidence
now that the Democratic party cannot leg.
islate further mischief.
IAN administration that relies upon a
periodical issue OF bonds to keep the
treasury afloat isn't In position to COM
pie. 1t is Idle to expect confidence in the
gold reserve or confidence In the cur.
rency 80 long as revenues are unequal to
expenditures-so long as the treasury is
systematically starved. surplus In the
treasury and a. surplus Of Republicans In
congress saved Mr.. Clevelands adminis-
tration from disgrace in his first term
Mr. Cleveland himself would have more
confidence II he had some OF that surplus
at his disposal now.
1.-THE people Of this country are Ama"i-
cans. no matter where they came from
and they want government for Amer
lea. They neither want free trade in IN.
dustrials nor In patriotism. We are the
loyal friends Of the Monroe doctrine. We
have no confidence in foreign protector
ates on this continent, nor among the ISL
ands Of the sea washing our shores. We
have no confidence In the Democratic
policy Of compelling our wage-earners TO
compete with the cheapest labor In the
markets Of the world. We have moro
confidence in the markets Of the Emitted
Europe or Of Asia. We have no confluence
In the Democratic policy of closing facto-
ries here and Opening factories abroad.
We have no confidence In the polic1 Of
reducing exports and increasing Imports.
As matter Of fact. there II lack Of CONF
dence In the Democratic party along the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
The Renasc ence of Foot Ball.

The recent and successful inaugura-
tion of the local foot ball season by the
kicking of one of the players into in
sensibilty. followed by delirium, brings
once more to the fore what is called by
its devotees "the king of sports" From
this time forward until midwinter. va
cant lots will re-echo with the din Of
improvised gridlron conflict, and near
by dwellings will do volunteer duty as
emergency hospitals.
Barbers too, will scowl and grow lean
under the distasteful regime of the
elongated football bang: and in the
parlors of society there will be a re-
enthronement of muscular masculinity
as typified on the hardy eleven
Those who know say the foot ball craze
is growing every season; and, at the
ratio of the spread OF last years con-
tagion. this years augmentation will
become something formidable.
One serious thought obtrudes through
all the naturally suggested nonsense
of the moment; and it is one of regret
that a game so full of admirable ath-
letic possibilities should so frequently
degenerate into mere paroXysm or
brutality. While occasional infrac-
tions of decency are inseparable from
spirited out-of-door competitions, it IS
coming to be expected of foot ball
that violations of good taste shall prove
the rule rather than the exception. I'm
less the game can be purged of large
proportion of these multiplying abuses
and excesses, it will inevitably fall into
disfavor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
Wholesome Party Interest.

Evidences of the manifestation of an
Intelligent and wholesome interest in
this falls campa ign by the Republican
voters of Lackawanna county are
multiplying. In several localities new
clubs are being formed, with the pur-
pose of aiding in bringing out the party
vote. In other places, clubs recently
dormant are being revived. and prepa-
i'attons begun for the prosecution of an
active canvass.
While it would be wide of the truth to
say that the campaign has become in
any sense exciting. yet the exhibition
of a healthy popular interest in it Is
doubtless sufficient for the present year,
and will render possible the beginning
of next years presidential battle under
acceptable and harmonious circum-
stances. Especially when We contrast
the Republican situation with the
chaotic and suicidal condition prevalent
in the enemy's ranks does the former
appear to good advantage. There are
few grudges to vent and still fewer
sores to heal in the Republican camp.
Every candidate on the Republican
state and county ticket is assured Of
cordial and enthusiastic support. None
will be made the target of factional
cu'oss-firing; and none will have occa-
sion, in after years. to stand on the
street corners and talk of perfidy, trea-
son and ingratitude.
There is, however, ample room for
Republican activity this fall; and it
needs to be borne I'm mind that victory
IS never secure until the votes are
counted. Every gain made this year Is
likely to be retained next year, when 1t
Will be of genuine consequence. The
recollection Of this fact should suffice
TO inspire Individual Republicans with
a determination to cooperate with their
party organization in the work Of forti.
flying the Republican position.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
Luzerne's Judicial Battle.

The Democrats in Luzerne county
common pleas bench solidly Demo-
cratic. They are not content with two
of the three Judges, and are now put
ting forth every effort to elect the third
judge also. This is the work OF the
politicians of Democracy, but 1t Is
hoped and believed that among the
rank and file Of that party there are
many who will not aid the leaders
in the attempt to create a partisan
bench. There could exist only one con-
dition that would Justify the action OF
the Luzerne Democracy, and that Is the
nomination of an unfit man by the Re
pIblicans. That excuse cannot be ad-
vanced. There is not an ADLER or a
cleaner man at the Luzerne bar than
Lyman H. Bennett. the Republican
nominee for judge. Ninety per cent. OF
Ne members Of the Luzerne bar, II they
were to give their honest judgment.
would say that in all the more essential
qualifications for the judiciary. Lyman
II. Bennett is infinitely the superior of
his Democratic opponent, William s.
Nrc1.ean, and II is no dlsparagement OF
Mr. Mclean to say that much.
Mr.. Bennett belongs to that limited
class Of lawyers who are better fitted
for the bench than for the bar; Mr.
0cLean belongs to the larger class who
are better fitted for the bar than for
the bench. Mr.. Bennett has never
ceased to be a student Of the law; Mr..
MCLEAN has simply practiced at the
bar, but every member Of the Luzerne
bar knows that ne has devoted more
than half of his time to business out
side OF his profession. Mr.. Bennett has
never been a politician, never parti-
san; Mr.. Mclean has constantly dab
blcd in partisan politics
The two strong arguments In favor Of
the election of Mr.. Bennett to the Judge.
ship are: First, he Ia the better ftted
Of the two men dor the Judiciary, being
the more level-headed. the more impair
tial and the abler lawyer; second, he
represents the political party that will
have no representative on the common
pleas bench II he II defeated. The prin-
cipi q uou-partissn Judiciary de-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
A Chance for Colonel Haywood.

The Philadelphia Bulletin appropri-
the much-vaunted new era of reform in
state affairs, that Colonel Haywood, in
his letter Of acceptance as the Republi-
can candidate for state treasurer,
pledge himself to exert his influence to
put an end to the mischievous practice
of farming out the states cash bal
ances to favorite banks, without inter-
est. 1t reinforces it's suggestion by the
timely observation that if the munich
pality of Philadelphia can without diff
Guilty command 2 per cent. interest upon
its moneys on deposit, there is appar-
emily no reason why the commonwealth
of Pennsylvania should continue to de-
prive herself of an equal interest rev.
enue from her 100000 of distributed
reserve funds.
Such pledge on Colonel Haywood's
part would probably involve pecuniary
sacrifice; for 1t is hardly probable that
the state treasurer does not receive
some share in the 100000 Of annual
interest on state reserve funds Of which,
under present conditions, no official
record is made. But any loss from this
direction would be more than compen-
sated by the increased public confidence
which he could command by frank
and valiant stand against a notorious
evil. From our knowledge of Colonel
Haywood's character and sagacity we
suspect that he would be the first to
condemn the old method and to ap-
plaud It's abolition along the lines of the
pigeon-holed Kaufman bill Of last ses-
sion. For Ben Haywood, as we have
good reason to know, is an honest man.
ut will crafty lovers of music every
where to learn that the Royal Welsh
Ladies' choir, which is to sing In this
city on next Tuesday evening, at the
rockingham theater, has consented.
on the following day, to sing Eye Haf."
the illust1fous miner-composer's mas
terpiece, at the unveiling. In Hollenback
cemetery, Wi1kes-Barre, Of the me-
mortal monument to Gwilym Gwent.
The exercises upon this occasion prom
ise ITO be most appropriate, including in
addition to the item just Indicated. a
song by the Gwent Glee society, choral
selections by several visiting choirs,
and addresses by Judge H. M. Edwards
and REV. DIR. T. c. Edwards. But
there Is no Likelihood, despite all these
,tay> faV honor vxrt11
ever be aneaped too high over the rest
ing place of poor. gifted Gwilym Gwent.
| In the course of an intelligent review
of the judicial contest IN Luzerne cOun-
ty the Philadelphia Press dIscreetly OBJ
serves that Judge Bennett Is a man
for whom any citizen of Luzerne, no
matter what his party. can vote with
feeling of satisfaction that he Is aiding
iii the election of a competent, intelli-
gent and honest Judge. In their Oppo-
sition to him, and in the attempt to
make a court wholly Of Democrats. the
Democratic politicians are establishing
a precedent they will have cause to re-
gret." The electorate Of IIuzerne Is not
at all likely to vote ITS encouragement,
next month, to the attempted DEM
ocratic packing of that county's court.
Since 1873. under Spanish rule. the
island Of Cuba, with only 100000 popu-
lation. more than half poor. has been
burdened with the enormous standing
debt Of $500. 900. not counting the fat
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
pcrfincntix Remarked.

Chicago Times Herald: "As to the Mon
roe doctrine, II II be not pertinent to
abatement Of nuisance maintained by
Spain Off the southeast coast Of the United
States, with constant peril for American
commerce. 1t seems somewhat irrelevant
in relation to an antiquated squabble be-
tween an independent South American re-
public and Great Britain over n little more
or less of Venezuelan real estate"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus The
Tribune AstrolOgcr.
Astrolabe cast: 3.li a. m. for Wednesday,
Oct. g. 1895.

" k
A Child born on this day will notice that
increased elasticity In the messenger boy S
gait is one Of the infallibe Indications Of
the near approach of winter.
From appearances 1t would seem that
the commonwealth could more quickly Sc
cure a case against Sig. Pasquale Peretto
by providing the dusky Individual with a
razor and turning him loose In the court
room.
At future sessions of thirsty legisla-
lures, 1t Is presumed. the members will
as usual profit by experience of the pres
ent water famine and remain passive
while lumbermen destroy the few forests
that remain upon earth.
Mr.. "Ex." Burke seems determined to
give Mr. Herring's signals away.
.Ajacchus' Advice.
To avoid catching a cold-Do not chase
one.
To prevent melancholy-Do not think.
To reduce the surplus-Become a candi-
date.
WHEN YOU ADVERTISE IN THE
TRIBUNE YOU REACH BUYERS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
.6a. 2s3. SIS sl.72l, ,525, ,7ss

IOtuls ........ .o5, oS5,eSo Si,tEI,oSo,tSo 80.
On this basis the correspondent estimates
that not less than 100000 horses more
are being kept than would be required to
do the hauling between farm and mar
estimates that these extra animals con-
sumo about $500. 900 worth OF feed a day.
or about $ll4.00O,000 a year. This Is one Of
many strong arguments In favor Of the
road reform"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
Cuta's Course Is Justified.

Chicago Record: 'If our revolution was
justified because Of the injustice and op-
pressions of British rule the uprising in
Cuba is ten times justified. For more
than 200 years the people of that island
have suffered under burdens and indigni-
ties which the people of the United States
would not patiently endure for day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

We notice that most of the car fen
ders in use in this city are elevated a
foot or two above the track. Why not,
therefore, put them on top Of the car,
near the trolley pole?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

We take very little stock in the story
that strong opposition Is massing itself
against the reelection Of Senator Quay
ais national chairman. The man who
can organize battles like Quay can isn't
the man to turn down. when there's a
president to be elected.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.

For Coroner.
SAMUEL p. LONGSTREET. NJ. d.
OF Scranton.
For Surveyor.
EDMUND A. BARTL, Of Scranton.
Election day. Nov. 5.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
Food for Argument.

Pittsburg Times: "The old question Of
should a horse be beaten has been set
tied, but the new one as to whether the
horse should be eaten Is at least food for
argument"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
Getting Talked About

Chicago Record: "Mr. Whitney's candi-
dacy has arrived at the advanced condi-
ton In which rumors concerning its own
er's health are circulated with ease and
frequency"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
COMMENT OF THE PRESS.
The Need Of Good Roads.

Washington Post: "a Brooklyn corre-
spondent OF the Chicago News brings out.
In a striking manner, the immediate and
material interest which the farmers have
in this subject He quotes government
figures compiled a few years ago relating
to the number of draft animals owned by
farmers in this country. as follows:
Ava syo
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
y. whole line. and 1t isn't the purpose to try

But. my friends. we have confidence in
this great country. In its Institutions. and
in Its people. And we have confidence in
the Republican party, in Its national. an.
In Its patriotism. In its history and in its
future. Confidence will be fully restored
when the Republican party Is fully re-
stored"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
Fails to Carry Conviction.

Chicago Record: 'The effort of some Of
Mr.. McKinley's friends to look as though
there were no Harrison boom within a
thousand miles is interesting but fails to
carry conviction"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

Mr.. Cleveland could carry Wall street
for a third or a tenth term. Wall street
doesn't let patriotic sentiment interfere
with business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
lie Is Thoroughly Wound Up.

Detroit Tribune: Senator Hill has dis
covered that the annihilation of MIR.
Roosevelt is likely to partake of the ma
ture of a continuous performance"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

When Olney twists the lions tail he
probably Is careful to send notice to
England that dts only for home con-
sumption.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

The chances Of Bradley carrying Ken
lucky coincide with the chances of an
honest count. Give us that and Brad
ley will win.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

For Judges OF the superior Court:
CHARLES f. RICE. of Luzerne.
T. n. WILLARD. of Lackawanna,
HOWARD j REEDER, of Northampton
JAMES A. BEAVER, OF Center
JOHN j. WlCKHAM, of BEAVER.
GEORGE Il. ORLADY. of Huntington.
For State Treasurer:
BENJAMIN ]. HAYWOOD, Of Mercer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09
Don't Re Too Previous
From the Wash

From the Washington Star.
Hit am er good idee." said Uncle Eben,
ito pay ez you 60. but desc hyur folks dat
done paid dah income taxes in advance
shows dat hit ain er good idee ter pay fon
yoh gifts stahted.'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

If General Harrison's law practice Is
bringing him in $l5O.OOO year. all we
can say Is that he earns 1t better than
a certain other former lawyer earns
third as much.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

The whipping post is the proper thing
for wife-beaters, and It wouldn't be a
bad thing for preachers who knowingly
marry runaway couples for the fees
there are in NJ.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

Sioux City, Ia. doctors are in a row
over the ethics of advertising. The
regulars. as near as We can learn. OBJ
ject to paying for their publicity like
honest men. They prefer to sneak it
into print as items OF news.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

1t need not be feared that Colonel
Fitzslmmons will forcibly interject
himself into the Craig Herring situa-
tion as peacemaker.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

Pretty soon congress will have Mr.
Cleveland on its hands. cr between
them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

mands his election, and this principle
by the Republicans of Luzerne county.
Had the Republicans Of Luzerne coun-
ty in the past displayed the same par
tisan spirit their opponents are
now exhibiting. there would be
not more than one Democratic
Judge in Luzerne today. Judge
Woodward could and would have been
defeated for second term had the Re-
publicans made a nomination against
him. AT that election the Republicans
carried the county by 1900 majority.
and Judge Woodward would have gone
down with the balance of his party's
ticket had the Republicans antagonized
him.
There are some thousands. certainly
many hundreds. OF fair-minded, con-
servative Democrats in Euzerne who
appreciate the non-partisan attitude
Of the Republicans of that county in
the past with reference to the judiciary,
and will show that appreciation at the
ensuing election. The friends of Judge
Lynch are especially interested in this
phase of the situation. His turn for a
reelection will come next. 1t would be
strange If the patience of the Luzerne
Republicans did not become exhausted
in time by the repeated partisanism and
greed of the Democrats in the matter
of the election of judges.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

Senator Hills belated decision that
down at bottom ne was all the time a
gold bug inclines one to believe he was
really a straddle bug.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

Rumors of that vigorous foreign
policy" are becoming a trifle monoton-
Gus. Where is the policy?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

pickings that Spanish oppressors have
pocketed on the sly. Is 1t any wonder
that Cuba revolts?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

Maybe Billy Craig is not an exalted
philanthropist. working impersonally
for the nations good. But that doesn't
obscure the fact that the proceedings Of
the Herring hearing should be made
nuhlin
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

Growers message will probably try to
consign the Monroe doctrine to the long
past tense.
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%8s Scranton triBune

eurIIlp At THE posroyYoB At SCRANTON. PA. A.
sHocNp-CiAss MAIL MATTER
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

sPrinters' Ink" tho recoypised Journal for adver
tisers rstes THE SCRANTON TkIpvNE Us the best
advertising medium In Northeastern PennsylvG
MIA. "Prihters' Ink" knowa
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-09

Since 1873. under Spanish rule. the
island of Cuba, with only 100000 popu-
iation. more than half poor. has been
burdened with the enormous standing
debt Of $500. .0o0, 900. not counting the fat
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-02-26

Will ENTER A PROTEST..
Minister Eustis Instructed to Make
NISOrous REPRESENTATION 10 France.

Minister Eustis Instructed to Make
vigorous Representations TO France.
Washington. ID. c.. February %
Mr.. Eustis, our Ambassador TO Fro
viii bee instructed TO enter a pl
and vigorous protest against
French decree just made eXclut .Ag
American cattle from France AS the
decree is ostensibiy based on the eX-
istence on ipieWO-pneumonia and Texas
fever i'm cattle coming fromthe United
States, the Ambassadors will call for
proof of fact
The American trade in cattle with
France had grown TO considerable pro-
portions, the shipments during six
months ended December 81, last, being
13.441 head.
Secretary Morton was careful about
expressing his opinion touching the
France decree. but itcould be seen
that he regarded it as q mere political
manifestation and felt that it would
not be continued in force for any con-
siderable length of time, and that the
next change in the French Cabinet
would probably be followed by the
revocation of the decree.
Touching the allegation of the eX-
isteuce of disease among American
cattle. Secretary Morton says that
there has not been one case of pleuro-
pneumonia i'm the United States dur
ing the past three years and that even
If there had been. cattle suffering from
Texas fever among the carefully in
sDected herds shipped TO Europe the
disease, being nOn-contagious, could do
no harm there.