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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
Pass the Finn Bill.

The Pittsburg Times estimates that q
levied under the terms Of the proposed
Finn road law, which Is now the only
bill standing any chance of enactment
at this session Of the Pennsylvania leg
isiaeura, would amount to about 81, 1,0O0,-
900 year. That, it adds, "would grade
and make 100 miles annually. of first
class macadamized road, Of the like Of
which we have not a mile in all our
townships, although we waste about
5000. 900 of township road tax every year
The farmer would never feel the cost,
and ten years would revolutionize the
face Of Allegheny county, treble the
market garden area by doubling the
size Of q horses load, and add square
miles to the suburban area, with cor
responding increase in land values"
These arguments have many times
been cited: and there will be no ex-
cuse on the part of any legislator for
failure to act in behalf Of road reform
on account Of ignorance. Public senti-
ment 10 every day growing stronger in
favor Of highway improvement. Prac-
tical experience in other states is teach
ing former objectors in the rural dis
tricts that good roads pay, as an in
vestment. We do not see, in the light
OF these facts. how any member Of the
legislature can favor an adjournment
before definite progress shall have been
made in the direction of this generally
demanded reform.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
As to That Reapportionment.

It Is possible that the senate COM
mittee which formulated the new con-
gressional reapportionment bill did so
without realizing the injustice of its
treatment Of Lackawanna, Wayne and
SusQuehanna counties. 1t is possible
that it acted in entire good faith, and
had no other purpose than to make the
new congressional map look different
from the old one. In this case, It's zeal
was expended in a mistaken direction.
The county of Lackawanna already
numbers sufficient population to war
rant it's present position as separate
congressional district. Even under the
census Of 1890, we were nearer the
ratio than several other districts; and
since that enumeration our population
has increased steadily and rapidly. At
the present writing it is probable that
the county contains nearer 100000 than
$4,000 inhabitants. The city of Scran-
lOl tAouc Has, uUueT lue new ulTtC-
tory census, almost 10000 population;
and it seems reasonable to suppose that
there Is now within the county an ad-
dltional population of at least $4,000.
Hence to link this county with Susque-
hanna and readjust the remaining dis
tricts would be simply to create confu-
sion throughout the northeastern group
of counties, all to no purpose; and es-
pecially to do gross injustice to the
magnificent Republicanism Of pictur-
esque Wayne.
So far as the eastern districts are
concerned, there is no present need for
any rsadjustment of the old district
boundaries. The various districts have
served a good purpose and it would be
an economy Of time If they were not
disturbed. There is no general demand
for a shaking-up; and the less of 1t
done, the better 1t will undoubtedly be
for all concerned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
carried to impartial observers proof of
their guilt.
What are the civilized powers going
to do about It?


The opinion of eX-Representative
Stone, of Kentucky. upon the silver
question is instructive. Mr.. Stone Is
conservative man not given to ex-
treme notions, bat he says: Under the
present construction of the value Of
our silver dollar 1t Is no more than a
paper dollar in circulation. The treas
ury department constructs the law to
mean that all the coin obligations Of
the government are redeemable IN gold.
If that is true, we have no use for a
single dollar of silver. We would be
better off without it, The only use
that can see we have for metal money
is to conduct our exchanges with for
eign nations and guarantee the circula-
have not enough of either of the metals
to do that in my opinion. If so, we
want but one metal. If we have not
enough gold to conduct our money re-
latlons wish foreign nations. we want
another metal, and silver Is the next
most precious metal Merely for use in
current exchange paper is more con-
Venient than silver. and silver Is use
Ices If that Is the limit of Its use. We
should know how the gold standard
blmetallsts wish silver to be used. /
believe there Is not enough gold for the
final redemption of our obligations to
nay coin and therefore silver should
be added to It," In other words, silver
should be a primary money, as well as
gold; and not simply tail to the
golden kite.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18

Hello, exchange!
What number?
Give me the postoffice.
We call by numbers only
Well, No. -
Is that Mr.. NandlinS?
Yes.
Would you like to employ an additional
detective to look for loitering postmen? /
have a friend who wants position.
No, you see the Republicans have all
been discovered, and
-z-z--tin-ling-ling!
Hello! Exchange! What did you cut us
off for?
Colonel Fitzsimmons wants to talk to
you.
Go ahead, Colonel.
Iwant to advertise secondhand picture
frame for sale. Gold leaf finish; will hold
large crayon.
Is there picture with it?
| Yes. The portrait Is not of much conse-
quer/e. I'll throw that in with the frame
if / can find purchaser.
Whose portrait is it?
Why, it's Charley
Notwithstanding!
There! exchange, you've cut us Off again.
What is 1t?
Hello! This is Atherton talking at the
stock exchange.
What can we do for you, Mr.. Atherton?
l want to correct the impression that we
are dealing in margins. The board Of
trade is no bucket shop. and don't you
forget it.
All right. But who got the 81 cents
earned by the young stock exchange?
Well, that goes to the reserve fund.
You see there is some talk of advertising
Scranton in the New York World again,
and
Z-z-Z-ting-ling-ling!
Exchange! VIII you stop cutting us off ?
Hello hello! l am the veterinary sur
geon. You know law has been passed
against fixing horses tails, and I didn't
believe 1t would be safe for me to under
take the job.
What job? This is The Tribune office.
Oh, pardon! / made mistake. Thought
/ was addressing
X-z-Z-
Goodbye!
Z-Z-Z-Z-llng!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18

debts which that must necessarily i'm
ply, the sentiment for bimetallism,
under the able championship of such
men as Hon. A. J. Balfour, is making
rapid headway among the artisan and
middle classes. 1t naturally does not
make similar progress among bankers,
brokers and security-holders in gen-
eral, for 1t Is to the interest of these
people to make coin as scarce as pos
sible, so that the actual value OF their
bonds may be appreciated correspond
ingly. But while the Rothschilds and
the Barings yet retain a formidable
hold upon the press and parliaments
of England, the characterization of the
masses Is rapidly providing counter
and a greater force, which, so soon as
it becomes concentrated, as 1T soon
must, in favor of bimctallism, Will pave
the way to general rehabilitation of
silver.
In view of these facts 1t seems rea-
sonably clear to us that with proper
cooperation at Washington, the hold
ing Of an international bimetallic con-
ference which shall accomplish what 1t
shall have set out to accomplish would
become by no means the improbable
thing which gold mOnometallists of the
Cleveland type would have the Ameri-
can public believe Such an agreement
may not be reached while Mr.. CleVe-
land is consciously or unconscously do
ing his best to prevent it, but with an
American administration chosen in
sympathy with the movement its con-
summation would probably be only a
matter of months.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
Senator ElkinS' Views.

From a Recent Interview.
believe in bimetallsm and in the use of
silver in the furthest possible way con-
sistent with sound money. The last plat
form of the Republican national conven-
ton at Minneapolis l consider a safe one.
/ am not for silver without the use of both
metals to an extent not hurtful to the
country. Both metals should be used and
the question of detail. of course, can be
settled. The government has the power to
limit the use of the metals. The Republ!-
cans of the east and west must get to-
gether on the silver question. They must
give and take. Some compromise must be
brought about believe the silver ques-
ton will settle Itself, and when we come
to meet next year at the national conven-
tion there VIII not be any antagonism be-
tween the cast and west.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
SCRANTON, MAY is 1895.

The American people. from tradition
and interest FAVOR BIMETALLISM, and
the Republican party demands the use Of
BOTH GOLD AND SILVER AS STANDARD
MONEY, with such restrictions and I'M.
der such provisions, to be determined by
legislation. as will secure the Innintcn.
nncs Of the parity Of values Of the two
metals. so that tho purchasing and debt.
paying power of tho dollar whether OF
silver. gold or paper, shall be at all times
equsl."-Republicau National platform,
Juno Z, 1892.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
Something for Mr. smith to Answer.

From the Salt Lake Tribune.
The editor of the Philadelphia Press
talks about silver being worth so cents on
the dollar. Suppose tomorrow that the
nations should combine. remonetize silver
and demonetiGe gold, and cause it to be
published that gold would no longer he
received in payment of debts; that It
should no longer be a measure of values:
that no part of 1t should any more be re-
ceived as a unit of values, but that the
unit should be transferred TO the silver
dollar does the editor of the Press think
that the relative value Of gold and silver
would not change before tomorrow night -?
This silver question is a serious one and It
is entitled TO fair nrEIinnnt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
The Prorcr Solution.

New York Commerclal-Advert
The Scranton Republican argues TINT d.
vorce should be made easy" as ii Is an
admirable preventive of wlfe-murder II
this solemn reformer would only abolish
matr.mony he would put an end to wife
murder altogethcr
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
SO II Would Appear.

From the Philadelphia Record
The Scranton Republican urges in favor
of divorce laws that they tend to prevent
murder Divorce. like death, cuts the
knot that binds unhappy couples. Does
the Republican also oppose marriage as
the gateway to possible homicide?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18

From the Washington Post.
The expected has happened. When Dave
Martin saw Mr.. Quay approaching with
that legislative investigation he gracefully
slid OF his perch. There Will be no nves-
uEat.on.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
Colonel singcriy Is pessimistic.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Cod help the commonwealth when the
governor refuses to stand between the
people and the Wild and errant legislation
of which this compulsory education ac.
Is specimen!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18

In the eyes of the Philadelphia
Record. all those who advocate compul-
sorry education are either "meddlers or
muddlers." In which class does 1t
place Superintendent Brooks?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
The Administrations song.

The Administrations song.
From the Philadelphia Press.
The song OF the administration seems to
run somewhat as follows:
We amt much on finances,
with deficits we sport;
Our policy enhances
An enemy's retort;
Our patriotism's baggy
And tren;bly at the knees
Our way is rather shaggy,
Our crops inclined to. freeze.
But in explanations that don't explain
(sce Herbert on Meade). statements
that dent state (see Cleveland on
sound money and Democracy, re-
plies that don't answer (see Gresh-
am VS.. Thurs tom. definitions that
don't define (see Morton on cur
rency)-
We truly find our forte.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajaechus, Tho
Tribune AstrOlOger.
Astrolabe cast: 2.1S a. m. for Saturday,
May Is, 1895.

N " Rk
Moon rises LEA q. m.
A child born on this day will have no
objection to a glass of soda at Nay Aug
falls on Sunday. provided there is not too
much syrup in 1t.
The editor of a paper established on this
day will bathe In very hot water, but Will
no doubt achieve success II he can succeed
in retaining his cuticle for few months
hence.
The latest intelligence received via Jack
Tierney indicates that the modern deputy
sheriff who will sleep on anything but
wire springs and hair mattresses, cannot,
vulgarly speaking, be up to snuff"
AiacchUs' Advice.
Avoid advancing opinions on this day.
Broken heads have resulted from too much
freedom of opinion.
Keep an eye upon the board OF trade
blackboard. Dust Is liable to accumulate
upon it in the immediate future.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18

sprinters' Ink" the recognized Journal for adver-
tisers, rates The SCRANTON TRIBuNE as the best
advertising medium in Northeastern Pennsylva'
MIA. "PyihtsrS Ink" knows.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
Daily and Weakly. No Sunday Edition.

uHTIRyp At gHI PosToYyIoH At SCRANTON. PA. AS
6pCoNpc cEA6S NAIL MATTlR
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

The case of the State of Kansas VS..
VIM P. Dockhorn was disposed of in
district court Friday forenoon. The
comfy attorney dismissed the first
seven counts and the defendant plead
guilty on the eighth or nuisance
count. Mr.. Woods stated to the
court that as soon as DOckhorn was
arrested, he quit business, admitted
his guilt, proposed to take his punish
ment, pay all costs in the case, and
forever quit the business. In view of
these facts Judge Burnette let him
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

fractions: Chicago Ladies Quartctte;
Gen. John B. Gordon: Mari, the Ma
gician; L. b. Sperry; Sam P. Leland;
Mozart Symphony Club; Russell H.
Conwell: Leland T. Powers; Prof. ].
B. De Motto. The nine attractions
will cost the club 1925, or an average
Of over 500 each.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

There is a move on foot in Yelling
ton to secure the appointment of an
assistant attorney general for this
county, on the ground that Il e pro.
hibitory law is not being properly en-
forced. The governor has already
been appealed to, and the attorney
general is now looking into the mat
ter.-Milan Press.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Secretary Humphrey Of the lecture
club has just formulated and had
printed. card giving the name Of
each person or company appearing On
the lecture course Of the season of 1885,
So, and each subject as well. Only
two dates can be definitely fixed so
far. AS soon as all dates can be fixed,
a prospectus of the course will be 49,.
sued. The following are the nine at
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

The old original Rock Island restau-
rant is now located around the corner
at Barnes barber shop. Lou SNYDER
runs it and sets up the best meal in
town for quarter Of dollar. Farm
ers, remember this. Ask for the old.
original Rock Island restaurant and
have none other. 5tf
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

We learn from the press dispatches
that the company owning the Well
ingtOn waterwOrks, true to their
threat, shut down the works Oct. |,
but the shut down did not last long
as the city at once took possession of
the plant under the terms of the fran
chise. AS the situation at yelling
ton is almost exactly the same as
here, the works belonging to the
same parties, the proceedings there
are of course of inte' est to US and are
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

K. f. Plummer, the milkman, is
still roaming the streets with
brood 10 his eye keeping "num"
but all the while looking for that
miscreant who stole his milk tickets.
Some one, during campmeeting times,
helped themselves to his milk tickets
and he has not yet located the thief.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Henry Schnakenburg, more famil-
iarly known as Henry, the tailor. is
again making suits after lodging a
few days in jail. He paid a pcrticn of
his fine for being drunk and put up
his watch and chain as security for
the remainder and was released last
Friday from Jail. Henry is clever
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Harry Ellis drove out from Well
ingtOn Tuesday afternoon and spent
the evening with friends in this city.
II try is becoming quite a frequent
visitor at Milan, and thereby hangs
tale. But we have promised to keep
mum.-Mian Press.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Wellington has waterworks fight
on hand. 1t seems to be a general
complaint among the cities of Kan
sas that they made some mighty bad
bargains, during boom times, in their
efforts to establish public works.
Hutchinson News.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

of with the lightest sentence, 500
fine and thirty days in Jail. He also
ordered the liquors and fixtures seized
upon the warrant to be publicly
destroyed by the sheriff in accordance
with law.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

The young ladies of the Milan NJ.
4. church gave a tooth pick social the
other evening and received many COM
pGments for it's excellency. Has it
come to this in our western neighbor
city. We had no thought that any
one so near US was considering tooth
picks and water a luxury.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

worth keeping watch OF. 1t is an
nounced that the next move at Well
ington will be to endeavor to have the
franchise set aside on account of non
compliance with its terms by the
water company.-lndependence Re-
porter.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Train Dispatcher Tully feeds on
frog legs. This accounts for his de-
sire to make the boys hop while ON
duty.-WOodWard News.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

If every crop in the county had
been as abundant as the hay crop
promises to be, people would not
know hard times were here. Every
man from the country says he is busy
making hay or husking corn, save a
few who are ALWAYS busy whiting
goods boxes.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

T. B. Jennings, director of the
weather crop bulletin reports for
this district, has sent out his last re-
port for this season.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

samuel Green, the twO-year.old son
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Green of the
lorthWestesn part of the county, died
thursday and was buried Friday at
lreencastle cemetery, fifteen miles
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Procena Clay, guardian of the es-
tate Of Jesse L. and Ellie o. Clay, has
filed report showing that the estate
has been mortgaged.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Mrs. Il. D. Records stopped in the
city on her way to her home at Kio-
va Friday morning as the guest of the
family of J. G. Robinson.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

northwest of this city, The parents
of the deceased child were formerly
residents of this city and are well
known here.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Miss Etfie Owens went to Wichita
last Saturday to visit friends and at
tend the closing day Of the fair. She
remained over Sunday.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

John P. Byler, of La Harpe, ILL.,, is
visiting the family of H. n. White of
this county. Mr.. Byler was looking
over Wellington Thursday, and is very
we'll pleased with the city and country
surrounding.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

G. F. Newly Of Canard, Ind, is
here as the guest Of his uncle, County
Treasurer Ezra Spencer.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Mrs. William Cooper and son Harry,
started west Saturday morning on an
extensive trip. After visiting at
Hutchinson they will 60 to Sterling
to visit Miss Alice Brown, principal
of Cooper Memorial College. They
will then visit some time in Colorado.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Send in your poultry to J. NJ,
-~Kee by your children and they will
eceive as good prices and weights as
you came yourself. 7tf
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

u Mckee wants chickens as well as
turkeys. Rush them along while
prices are good. 7tf
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Hub Crawford left for Enid Saturday
morning after visiting several days
with friends in this city.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

The annual report of l. ]. Maggard,
guardian of the estate of DelanO |.
and Leila E. Maggard, minors, has
been filed in probate court.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Joe Johnson, a former Santa Fe cou
ldctor here, came up from his present
Tome at Caldwell last Saturday to Wis
Il the bows.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

j. A. Tatum was tried before jury
in police court last Friday on the
charge of assault on S. NJ. Dennis.
The jury found the defendant not
guilty and he was released.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Deering Of Cald-
well visited Friday with the fami-
ny of ]. G, Penniwell.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Conductor c. J. Stoner came up
Ifrom Woodward last Friday to spend
Sunday in the city.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

A bright, little baby boy was born
!, 5 Mr.. and Mrs. j. Q. PenniWell last
Friday morning.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Del Wyatt came up from his claim
asst Friday to visit over Sunday and
axe rest from farm life.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

| Miss Nora O'Brien came up from
he south part of he county FRIDAY
|lorning, where she is teaching school
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

B. F. Spar, the clothler, went to
Wichita last Friday to transa, t
business and see the fair.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Mrs. S. E. Hutchinson returned
p last Friday from Colorado Springs
there she has spent a great part of
s1e past summer.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

S. NJ. Dick breathed another breath
o: good, fresh Wellington air Friday
morning, after an absence of many
weeks. He has been visiting rela-
tives and friends in and near Louis
vile, KY. He returns to the laid OF
a chosen people.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

The Santa Fe division now has
every breakman and conductor en-
plOyed. Not an extra man is avail
able. The authorities here have sent
to other divisions to obtain more men.
This speaks well for reviving traffic.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-10

Mr.. and MIS-. Henry Behrendt of
.hicago, VIII have been visiting the
imily of A, Glamann, returned home
Friday morning.