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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22
The Rise of a Great Newspaper.

The announcement that James W.
Scott, publisher of the Chicago Herald,
has purchased from John r. Walsh
the controlling interest in that paper
and also in the Evening Post, supple
mented by the assertion that the Chi
cago Times is to be merged into the
Herald, is an important one to persons
interested in newspaper changes. For
the past five or six years the Herald,
under Mr.. Scott's able management
has been recognized as the foremost
newspaper in the west, both as a prop
erty and as representative of the best
thought and enterprise in the mechanl-
cal and intellectual departments Of
newspaper production. Its politics, to
be sure, has been reprehensibly Demo-
cratic, but in all other partlculars--in
the accuracy and variety of It's news, in
the exquisite neatness Of its appearance
and finally in its liberality of expen-
dtture for good service from it's em-
very best journals in the United States,
and therefore in the world.
In dollars and cents, the Herald news
paper, franchises and building are prob
ably worth very close to 81, ,0OO, 900, being
one of the five most valuable newspaper
properties in the world. 1t was started
by Mr.. Scott fourteen years ago, In the
rear room Of a small building on Fifth
avenue, Chicago, and rumor says that
the institutions net cash capital, at
beginning, was SIT. Another tradition
has 1t that the papers first counting
room had for It's counter piece a rough
board laid on two empty cracker bar
rels. These stories are no doubt
apocryphal; but they illustrate, I'm per-
haps an exaggerated way, the news
papers modest beginning. The Heralds s
growth into metropolitan size and pros
perity Is directly due to Mr.. Scotts
business energy and executive skill,
afterward aided by Mr.. Walsh's money
and counsel. The rapidity of that
growth is a tribute to Chicago discern
ment, and a signal refutation Of the
eastern hypothesis that nothing good
can come out of Chicago"
Should the predicted merging OF the
Chicago Times into the Herald occur.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22
THE HANDLEY MILLIONS.
rom the Philadelphia Inquirer.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
1t seems TO be Pennsylvania bad luck
to see her wealth go to the enrichment Of
other states and countries. Standard
oil fortune has built up u university in
Chicago. The late George w. Childs scat
| tered monuments around the world, but
set up no tributes to Pennsylvania au-
thors in his own state. Natives OF the
state like Lick and Yerkes seem 20 have
thought that Pennsylvania could take
care of herself. and the one built an OBJ
servatory upon the Pacific coast, while
the other has started an art gallery in
Chicago. Living Pennsylvanians give
most literally to the university, but n
generous bequest to that institution Is not
often heard Of 1t could be wished that 1t
We're otherwise. and that 1t were the fash
ion for the wealthy sons of Pennsyl-
vania when dying to show more practical
appreciation OF some of the states great
Institutions, and of the state itself. and
to scatter less of their wealth to the four
winds.
Why the late Judge Handley ignored the
claims upon him of the city In which he
lived Is explained by the Scranton Trib-
une, which paper declares that Scranton
persistently misunderstood Judge Hand
ley, and vented It's prejudice In a cheap
form of small revenge. The insult II de-
came to dispose of his fortune he left the
most of 1t to the town In Virginia. As
Scranton already possesses the Albright
Memorial Free library, Winchester prob
ably needs the Handley money more than
Scranton needs II, but that does not alter
the fact that the Scranton fortune has
gone elsewhere, or make thoughts of what
might have been less common.
Judge liandley appears to have been one
of those frequent strong willed men who
get out of harmony with the communities
where they live for causes which broader
gauged persons would overlook. He could
have made his Scranton opponents thor
oughly ashamed of themselves. whereas
they Will now probably refer TO the Hand
ley VIII as proof of the correctness OF their
estimate OF Handley. What he has lost
In Scranton he viii gain in Winchester
ana what Scranton loses Winchester
gains.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22
Peculiar Obliquity of Vision.

In theory, nothing looks easier than
the problem of regulating the anthra-
cite coal trade. but in practice, moth
ing else appears to be quite so difficult.
There is comparatively little division
of opinion as to the amount of coal yet
unmined, as to the amount needed,
from year to year, by the market. or as
TO the price at which this latter amount
needs to be sold in order to return to
its producers a reasonble margin Of
profit. These facts are readily gotten
a.
Other facts are also known, and ad-
mitted. For instance, it is known at
present Just how many companies are
mining anthracite coal; just how much
the coal-owning railroad companies are
sacrificing through their disinclination
to come to an agreement as to the
percentage of tonnage that is fairly its
due; and just about how much longer
these railroad companies, in this period
Of general business depression, can, as
a matter of self-preservation, afford to
fiddle faddle before coming up to the
chalk mark.
Then why delay the needed readjust-
ment? This is where theory parts
company with practice; where common
sense gives place to narrow inability
to look ahead. The railroad companies
appear to have an eye only on immedi-
ate freight revenues, and to be- at least
in one or two instances, blind to the ul-
innate cost of present failure to re-
place the anthracite trade on a stable
and equitable basis. Let us hope their
eveSipht will soon irnnrove
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22
penrose Not u Kicker.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
The friends of Senator Penrose mani
Tested their loyalty to the Republican can
ddates in a fashion which sets at rest all
doubts as to their position In the canvass.
In the wards where they are especially
strong and In which the Democrats had
been building great hopes on the use of
"the knife" the returns prove that there
ferences they may hdve to settle over
questions of party management will be
settled within the party lines. They have
shown the manly spirit Of fair play and
Senator Penrose himself set the example
conspicuously by appearing at the polls
and performing his duty In bringing out
the Republican vote OF his precinct and
ward.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

A bill introduced by Representative
Crothers exempts leased sewing machines
from levy and sale for arrears of rent, and
one by Representative Harvey. of Lu-
zerne. would, II passed reduce the profits
of pawnbrokers fully one-half. 1t limits
the charges for interest on money ad-
vanced to 9 per cent. per annum. and for
the storage of goods to 2 per cent, per
month, which would make a net maxi
mum charge of 2ls per cent. per month
instead of 8 and 6 per cent. as Is now
charged. Another bill pending in the
house makes 1t unlawful for anybody to
exhibit In public any human being af.
nicted with physical or mental deformlty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22
Other Ihenter Nuisnnees.

Philadelphia Record: The big hat BILL
aimed at the vain and inconsiderate the
ater-going woman, will probably never be-
come a law on the statute book. The cru
sade of public sentiment to which 1t has
given rise, however, may result in Its
adoption in all the states of the Union as
an unwritten law. Already one authen-
tic instance is upon record of lady hay
ing turned to the man in the seat behind
her to inquire If her bonnet obstructed his
view of the stage. An encouraging subsi-
dence of the lofty headgear may now be
expected in the theaters. until the proper
low-tide of a dainty, poetic sweet lit
tie thing" of bonnet shall be reached
When this devoutly to be wished for con-
summation shall have been accomplished
the corrective legislation of public opin-
ion may then turn its batteries upon the
theater party that gossips throughout the
play or opera and the man who goes out
between the acts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22
Calling q Needed IInlt.

Plttsburg Commercial-Gazette: Let not
our Republican friends presume too much
on the big majorities of last year. nor
count too confidently upon long lease OF
power. What is needed to secure a con-
tinuance of the popular confidence Is
clean, honest and economical legislation.
The reverse of that will bring inevitable
disaster. Every year the people are be-
coming less welded to party and more
ready to visit their dlspleasure upon those
who betray their confidence 1t is time to
call halt upon the mad pace that has al
ready been set at Harrisburg. There Is no
reason to doubt that Governor Hastings
will do his whole duty, but he should not
be asked to act as chief snakekiller to a
Republican legislature.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

II Mayor Strong had been elected as
Platt Republican. his refusal TO con-
slider Platt's interests in making ap-
pointments would have been. as Kip
ling would say, quite another story
But the truth is that Mayor Strong was
elected directly by the people; and he
does well to remember their claims TO
a business-like and uon-partisan muni-
Cipal administration.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22
A Charming Difference.
n T.
IandOr.

lsanuOr.
Three days ago / was obliged to correct
a friend of mine, man of fashion, who
so far forgot the graces as to say to
lady: Il have not often been in her COM
pany." He should, of course, have said
presence" we are in the company of
men, in the presence OF angels and of wo-
men.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22
A Natural Request.


FROM the London Globe.
a capital instance of child's logic is sent
by correspondent: I'm a letter just re-
ceived from my son in New South Wales,
she writes. he mentions overhearing the
following on board n steamer from Sydney
TO Melbourne: very seasick little T.
year-old girl said to her mother: "Oh
mamma, please do let the ship walk
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

Ex-senator Fassetts intimation that
the Republican party in New York
state could be in much better business
than squabbling like a pack Of angry
children over a few non-partisan ap-
pointments made by a non-partisan
mayor in Democratic city strikes
pretty close to the bulls eye. And he
might have added that Plat started
the quarrel
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22
An Excellent Bcciuuiup.

Philadelphia Record: Governor Hast
ngs's first veto hits the legislative spend
thrifts In n tender place. IT ships off the
head OF an embryo Judge and calls halt
upon the business of judse-making. This
Is a good beginning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

Christian association building in Scran-
ton. We earnestly hope that there will be
generous response to this noble effort Of
The Tribune for a worthy and most de-
serving cause
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

A western man has named his COW
"Trilby." He should be prosecuted Tor
cruelty to animals.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

There is something heroic even in the
faults of the New York sun. How Mr..
Dana does stick to his discredited Tam
MANY friends!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

judgment in this particular case; nor
is it always possible to govern turbu-
lent children without a public show OF
authority, backed up, If necessary, by
muscular force. But as general
proposition. we think it more than
probable that the instructor who chas-
tises his pupils in public commits a
mistake. the effect of which is harmful
and therefore censurable. The public,
in most places, has outgrown that kind
of school government.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

Recent developments at Columbus In
dicate that the American Hallway
uniOn needs Il l.eNOM.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

the latter newspaper will be in almost
| unquestioned possession of the Demo-
cratic field in u stretch of country in
cluding almost half the area OF the
United States minus Alaska, and repre-
senting an aggregate population of
from 100000 to 100000 souls. The
importance of having so good and so
clean newspaper as the Herald-poli-
tics apart-in control Of this field Is
very manifest. The Times, which
under Wilbur f. Storey's ownership,
exerted larger influence than any
other Chicago paper. has of late years
deteriorated until very recently 1t was
scarcely more than Il daily bulletin
of anarchistic rantings against organ
lied society and the conserving forces
of law and order. Its name and fran
chises, however. are still of value. and
by merging them in the Herald Mr..
Scott will get II property about as near
the acme of desirability as Is any in
present existence. We wish him sue
cess; for the influence he viii WELD Is
second to none in the United States.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

1t is now in order for the funny men
to trim the whiskers from last years
Lenten jokes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

The venerable Commercial-Gazette of
Pittsburg has decided to sell itself for
a penny 1t is worth good deal more
than that.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

There Is some question as to the good
results of greater United States" agi-
tation that would lead to the annexa-
tion Of frigd, foggy Newfoundland.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

The shah of Persia drinks a bottle of
brandy every day. Yet there are peo-
Pile who insist that Persia Is in no sense
acquainted with essentials of Western
civilization.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22
Deserves a Generous Response.

From the Elmhurst Signal.
Last Wednesday the Scranton Tribune
published a proposition for raising q fund
to. finish and furnish the Young Mems
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

With the weather clerk doing all he
can for anthracite 1t seems little
ridiculous that the trade captains them
selves cannot agree upon terms or
needed restriction.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

The suspicion Is rapidly gaining cur
rency that in the late. Daniel Manning
the Democratic party had its greatest
modern president.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

1t begins to look as though President
Dole of Hawaii, was also the possessor
N razor
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22
DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Lost Manhood Restored.

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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 from
am. TO pm. Sunday, 3 TO 9,
Enclose five 2-cent stamps for symtpom
blanks and my book called New Life"
l will pay one thousand dollars in sold
to anyone whom | cannot cure of FpI.
LEIPZIG COMMISSIONS or FITS.
DIR. Z. GREWER,
Old Post. Office Building, corner Penn
avenue and Spruce street.
SCRANTON, PA
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

Ii Hung Chang as II peace envoy will
no doubt prove II success merting yell
low shirts and three-eyed peacock
feathers galore. LIS sentiments ap-
pear to have been of Il peaceful nature
from the start.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

Reports OF the proceedings at the con-
ventlon Of Daughters of the Revolution
at Washington. indicate that the mar
tial spirit is still alive, in the feminine
descendants of the patriots of '76.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22
SCRANTON, FEBRUARY %, 1895.
THE SCRANTON OF TODAY.

Come and inspect our city.
Elevation above the tide, 7i0 feet.
Extremely healthy.
Estimated population. 1894, 10000 .'
Registered voters, 20.59s.
Value OF school property. 100000.
Number of school children. 1900.
Average amount OF bank deposits, SO,-
DIV, 900.
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. 0.................... s,225
Population in 1870. 0.................... 5000
Population in 1880. Observation-Disclosures. 1850
Population in 1890. y0.................... 75,2lj
Population in 1894 Estimated. 1850
And the end is not yet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-22

Ex-Queen Lii appears to have been
the latest victim of the deadly diary
habit
The record-union., 1895-06-19
IDENTIFY deferred them from, coming this

INYO.
Independence-The weather is warmer,
and corn has actually commenced to
grow. Summer is here again, and has
probably come to stay this time. Farmers
are preparing for cutting alfalfa hay.
Bishop-A small grayish-colored worm
is reported to be doing much damage to
vegetation around Big Pine and has ap-
peared on some places near here. The
worms travel in armies. The driver Of
one of Spratfs Saline Valley teams re-
ports coming through large body of
them on the road over the White Mount
aims, the wagon wheels crushing thou
sands of them. They lind satisfactory
location and camp until the vegetation is
consumed or practically destroyed. then
move on. Our informant states that
water proves very discouraging to the
worms. If this be true, the fact suggests
way by which they may be kept OFT OF
crops.
The valley has been singularly free
from insect invaders. the army worms
paying the last general visit before this
some fifteen years ago.
The record-union., 1895-06-19

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. STATE OF
/ California, County of Sacramento.
In the matter OF the estate of FRANK DE
BALL, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that FRIDAY, the
26th DAY of June. 1895, at o'clock A. NJ OF
said day, and the courtroom of sad court, at
the Courthouse, in the city of sacra-
mento, County of Sacramento and
State of California, has been appointed
as the time and place for proving the
viii OF said Frank De Ball, deceased and for
hearing the application of Clara Elizabeth De
Ball for tie Issuance TO her OF letters testa-
mentary thereon.
Witness my hand and the seal of said court.
this 18th day OF Juno 1898
SEAL W. B. HAMILTON. Clerk
= By e. S. WACHHoRsr, Deputy Clerk
CHAs. y. MARCH, Attorney for Petitioner.
Endorsed. Filed June II, 1895.
w. y. HAMILTON, Clerk
BY Z. S MACHHOEsr. DeDnLv I'M 2.l 2t
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n O. CARTWRIGHT, M. D.-OFFICE AND
". residence, 913 X street; hours to IL
A. NJ. 2 TO and to s. Telephone. 500.
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SHASTA.

Shasta High winds for the past week
have had a drying influence. Peaches
and apricots have ripened fast, and are
now on the market. Apples and grapes
are doing nicely, haying well advanced,
potatoes in good shape, and stock OF ali
kinds doing well.
Bear Creek-Farmers are busy haying.
The north wind is blasting a great deal
OF grain and causing farmers to cut more
hay than they otherwise would.
The record-union., 1895-06-19

II. f. ROOT. ALEX. NELSON, j. DRIsCoL.
DOOT, NELSON & CO.,
IL Union Foundry-Iron and Brass Found
ers and Machinists. Front street, between n
and o. Castings and Machinery of every de-
scrlption made TO order.
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nR. FAY, 6271% sT.-1O TO 12 A. NJ, Q
u to 4, 7 to P. NJ. Res, 1929 G. TEL, 800.
The record-union., 1895-06-19

CAPITAL IRON WORKS AND BRASS
~ Foundry, 1109 Ninth street,
WARREN +. DREW, Proprietor.
successor to IL. Rose. All kinds of machinery
bought and sold. Iobbing OF every descrip-
ton done at short notice.
The record-union., 1895-06-19
BUSINESS CARDS.

SACRAMENTO FOUNDRY,
- Front street, corner of n.
WILLIAM GUTENBERGER, Proprietor.
Work for sidewalks and buildings speciality.
Gasoline and Steam Engines to order On short
notice.
The record-union., 1895-06-19
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.

Nj M. CRONEMILLER, M. D.,
WI. 5O715 ] Street.
Hours-6 to "A. M, to and 10 7P.M
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PLACER.

Newcastle-W Weather fine for work, but
it is somewhat cool, which delays peaches
from ripening. although several carloads
have been shipped from this place. The
prospects are good for fruits of all kind
here during the fruit season. Highest
and lowest temperatures, 81 and 450.
Rocklin-Good weather for fruit, and
there are no grasshoppers here in this
vicinity. Highest and lowest tempera-
lures, 80 and so.
The record-union., 1895-06-19

BOARD AND ROOM, 81 30 TO So PER
d day. Meals, 25 cents.
The record-union., 1895-06-19

STATE HOUSE HOTEL,
Corner Tenth and K Sts., Sacramento.
The record-union., 1895-06-19
PACIFIC HOTEL,

&gAcccommodations FIRST-CLAss. Fres
BUS to and from hotel.
w. J. ELDER, Manager.
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ANIADOI

Coloma-The fruit-growers have fin
ished thinning their breaches and the
fruit crop looks we'll.
The record-union., 1895-06-19

Ten miles above Oleta-Warm weather
first part of the week and cooler the lat
ter part. Haying just commencing and
the crop is an unusually heavy one.
Raspberries and currants are ripening.
There has been no damage from the north
winds
The record-union., 1895-06-19

Bakersfeld-It is estimated that the
first crop of hay for this county is
fully 10000 tons. The second crop Of al
falia is nearly ready to cut. Grain har-
vest IS we'll under way, with "a large
crop of superior quality. Highest aud
lowest temperatures, 1922 and so,
The record-union., 1895-06-19

T1XCELLENT MEALS AT ALL HOURa
Il MARCO ZARICK, Proprietor.
The record-union., 1895-06-19

Bernardo-Grain harvesting is now in
full blast. There will be quite good
yield of grain after all, and will be of
pretty good quality. Our highland val
lev neighbors are saving good share OF
their crops TO thresh. and it is the gem
eral opinion now that grain will pay bet
ter than hay. The crops along the road
between here and San Diego are fair, but
not uD TO full average. Some fields OF
corn look fine.
Chollas Valley-Owing to the cool
weather. growing vegetation holds its
own pretty well even without irrigation.
Fallbrook-Apricots and early peaches
are ripening: the crop is fair, but not as
good as usual. Haying ia finished and
harvesting is well under way. The grain
crop will be very large.
Otay-The only change since last re-
port consists of more moisture in the air
and the daily wind gradually settling
down to normal summer conditions.
The record-union., 1895-06-19

Arlington flights = Citrus trees are
commencing new growth. the seconG
growth for this year. The cool weathor
so far has retarded any vigorous groyyib
Aprieots are a fair crop in this section
and will be ready for market in ahonG -
week. Peaches are a heavy crop. Var
few straw berries in the market at mos,
ent. Highest and lowest temperatures
So and 40 =
The record-union., 1895-06-19


Ballard-Grain harvest under way, and
some rust in spots are reported. Mustard
and other crops slightly damaged by
high winds in the Santa Ynez River bot
toms. Weather cool and favorable to
maturing crops.
Santa Maria-Crops not as good as ex-
pected. Bust has very much affected
wheat, oats, ETC., though barley is good.
Aprioots half crop, pears and prunes
light. Wenther favorable to beans and all
summer crops.
The record-union., 1895-06-19

UNIQUE RESTAURANT.
s. w. Corner Third and Streets.
For an oyster stew, raw or fry,
This first-olass Cafe you should try.
The record-union., 1895-06-19

Lake View-Crops are looking well.
The fruit crop will be a heavy one, es-
pecially the apples.