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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12
COMMENT OF THE PRESS.
Shall We Free Cuba +?

From Walter Wellmans Washington
Letter TO the Chicago Times-Herald:
When one nation interferes with the do
mcstic Or colonial concerns of another
with which 1t is at peace only extreme ne
cessity can be urged in Justification. 1t
can be done only when the dictates of hui
manity require. 1t can be done only when
II government is persstently oppressive
and cruel TO large mass OF population;
when promises of reform have been re-
peatedly broken; when the conditions are
such that no hope for better things can
be reasonably entertained; when many
thousands of lives have been needlessly
sacrificed, with n prospect OF many more
to fall in vain; when international COM
mercc and the Investments and lives OF
noncombatants are ruined or jeopardiTed;
when n lot of cruelty, savagery, butchery,
arson. plague. starvation and suffering IL
put upon the face of the earth; when the
government of those people is not only a
failure, and has always been failure. but
from fundamental and !rremovable diff
hcultes must forever remain failure.
International am!ty and noninterferance
are elaborated in thick volumes of tradi-
tionS and the correspondence of foreign
ministers. But the world, rising always
In conscience. is becoming more and more
prone to sweep them aside when n gov
crnment Is SO great n failure as to amount
to n crime against humanity, just as
neighbors interfere with drnnkard's
cruel control of his children when the
limit of intolerance Is passed. One need
not be reckless or rhetorical to assert that
such a condition of affairs now exists
among great community Of people, and
that II exists. not in Africa. not In the do
mnions of the Turk, not In China or
Corea. but within the confines of civil
iZation, and almost within view from the
shores OF free America. II exists in
Cuba where one of the richest and fair
est lands under the sun is darkened by
tho ch ~ dow of ana rchy on the one side nd
of tyranny on the other; by the clouds
of poverty, the suffering Of women and
children, the flight into exile of the tim!d
or innocent. That Spanish rule In Cuba
is a failure in everything which just.ies
the existence and perpetuity of govern
ment has long been suspected by the peo-
pie of the United States, but they are
only beginning to get at the truth. In
subsequent dispatches ] undertake TO
bring forward facts which OF themselves
simply, without art or garnishment. Will
paint the blackest picture to be found in
nineteenth century civilization"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12
The Nomination of Mr.. Smith.

What would otherwise have been
convention of no Importance has been
invested with sccne local interest by
the nomination at WilliamspOrt. yes
terday, of ex-Judge P. p. Smith for Su-
perior court judge. The presence In
the Lacka wanna field this fall of rival
state candidates. will enliven an other
wise uneventful campaign and afford
the voters of the county another op-
portunity. we believe the third within
as many years, to pass upon the buoy
ant ambitions of Mr. Smith.
1t is unnecessary to speak at any
length concerning the other Democratic
candidates of the Williamsport conven-
tion. Personally respectable. they are
politically hopeless. and after Nov. 5
will retire from public attention in the
precipttate fashion instituted by Com
modore Singerly. But with reference
to Mr.. Smith more extended allusion is
demanded, both on account of the local
compliment involved In his nomination,
and likewise In tribute to the perslsten-
oy with which he obeys the call of his
party TO marshal 1t to inevitable de-
feat. In this latter particular, Mr..
Smith displays a loyalty to Democratic
principles which it is to be feared can
not, in Republican Pennsylvania, ever
be suitably rewarded, unless the con-
sc!ousness of duty done carries with 1t
Its own recompense.
The nomination of Mr.. Smith comes,
OF course. through the grace of Will
lam F. Harity, and represents mainly
Mr.. Harrity's personal wish. The con-
vention was Harrity's, absolutely: and
ne made the ticket to please himself.
Seeing the futility of It in any other
hSht, THIS was no doubt the proper
Thing to do. 1t may possibly disap-
point the Kerr men, who had a ticket
w'Jl SMITHS name rubbed off. hut IN
view OF the coming Republican ava
ianchc. few Kerr votes more or Iess
VIII cut no figure worth keepinp IN
mind. The Harrity ticket. includi,.
our good friend Smith. will now proceed
10 go through the motions of waeine q
campaign and. next November. calmly
let 1t go at that.
Suppose Roosevelt doesn't close .ho
CLUBS. Is that a sufficient reason for
open violation of law on the mart n,
1he dens and dlvesp
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

"The Cuban question Is question OF
1t should be uppermost in the minds OF
the Christian statesmen of the wirld
More particularly should 1t be first in
the minds of the Christian statesmen
of this country. To observers here who
have unusual opportunities for feeling
the public pulse it seems that the
national conscience of America is grad
ually awakening to u sense of respon-
sibility in Cuban affairs. The belief
appears to be spreading through the
to perform i'm dealing with the Cuban
question the same humane duty which
Great Britain and the continental
powers have to perform in dealing with
the Armenian question. the same duty
which the powers had to perform in
dealing with Bulgaria and Roumania
In other words. the American people
are beginning to think the time ripe
aside and erecting in its place a Wig
orous policy founded upon world-hu-
manity.
"To hundreds of thousands of think
ing Americans Spain now appears as
the cruel Turk of the western world
To end or mend her rule in this hemis-
phere may soon be regarded as the
greatest duty which now confronts the
only western power able to cope with
her. Upon this rapidly growing class
of our people American sympathy with
the poor Armenians seems cant while
American sympathy is withheld from
Cuba. American criticism of Euro
pcan powers for permitting the far
away and unspeakable Turk to go UNI
punished seems mere hypocrisy while
the Spaniard remains undealt with for
his crimes at our very doors"
This lis a new view of the question;
hut Is 1t not true one?
Give David IL. rTIill the saloon vote
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12
Russia and the Saloons.

An Interesting excise experiment Is
SOON to be undertaken by. the Russian
government. In eight provinces on the
first day Of next July saloon-keeping as
q private business Is to be abolished;
on July 1, 1897. the same thing will be
done in seven other provinces, and on
Jan. ]. 1898, the same thing will take
place in the rema inder Of the empire.
The purpose of this experiment Is to
liberate the masses of the lower order
of Russians from the tremendous exac-
h.ons of inscriptions private dealers In
intoxlcants who now, by artfully stim-
ulatNng the Russian passion for strong
drink. practically absorb the earnings
of the people and at the same time
spread want and crime. Readers of
T'olstoi's works have already been
treated to graphic pictures Of the mis-
cries Of the drink habit as It EXISTS
among the unfortunate poor Of Russia;
and 1t is small wonder that the gov
ernment has at last turned its atten-
tion in this direction.
It Is intended to conduct the LIQUOR
trade in Russia under government aus
pfces, in a manner somewhat similar
to the famous South Carolina dispen-
sary plan. Liquor will not be sold to
those who exhibit signs Of intoxicatiorA
The quantity which each individual
may purchase in one day Is
to be limited; and care will
be taken that all goods shall be
intrinsically pure. 1t is not calculated
TO turn the trade into a source of I'M
perial revenue; the most that Is desired
is that Vt shall he self-sustaining. And
finally. vigflnnt watch will be kept for
evidences OF Illicit selling. in discour-
agement of which there is ever to be
held out the bleak prospect of Siberia.
Such an experiment obviously is
fraught with great Interest. The arm
of the czar's government b strong.
Can It beat King Alcohol?
"a L.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

Scranton, Sept. >, 1895.
In compliance with a resolution adopted
by the Republican county committee at
q meeting held at Central Republican
club rooms on Tuesday, Aug. ~. 1888. the
Republicans of Lackawanna county VIII
assemble IN convention at the court house.
Scranton, Pa. Tuesday. Sept, H. lS9o. at
o'clock y. m, to place in nomination one
person for coroner and one person Tor
county surveyor, and TO elect two dele
gates and two alternates TO the Repuoii-
can national convention of 1896. Inc pr
mar:es will be held at the usual polling
places on Saturday, Sept II, between the
hours of | and p. m. Vigilance com
m.ttees Will please take notice ana gov
ern themselves accordingly.
EZRA Fl. RIPPLE, Chairman.
W. S. MlLLAR. SECRETARY.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

In Scotland there is. or was, custom
whereby the official representative. at
the end of his term of office, is sum-
moned before mass-meeting of his
constituents and required to render a
public account of his stewardship. DR..
Parkhurst thinks this would be a good
idea in the United States, and were
not sure that he isn't right.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12
'Tis the Error That Tells.

Chicago Times-1Ierald: "a whole ar
ticle il condemned or made ridiculous for
a single lapse of the mind or pen. You
may write nine careful thoughtful ar
ticles. with never a mistake in them. and
n tenth will contain one item which you
are too tired to verify. or too confused with
much writing to know Is wrong. Every
critic in the country. down to those who
haven't read an article of yours for years,
swoops on that mistake. with rending
talons. bears it aloft in triumph and holds
it in the full eye of the sun, that all may
soc. Contemporaries who never notice
your good work copy It. and your friends,
who, oddly enough. 'iust missed seeing the
paper the day you had your great effort
on something special in, send you marked
copies of the contemporary with the
cankering allusiOn."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12
Oppositc Positions Defined.

Fassett wrote to the Republican league
convention at Binghamton that the hope
Of the Republican party is In leaders, not
bosses: counselOrs, not dictators; friends.
not bulies The hope Of the country IS In
the aggressive participation in all pub
lie affairs Of all citizens Platts leu
tenant, Lauterbach, says: Parties can
not be maintained except through the en-
erg!es of practical politicians The po-
sit.ons of the two wings of the Repub-
lican party cannot be more tersely told
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus. Tho
Tribune AstrOlOscr.
Astrolabe cast: $40 n, m, for Thursday,
Sept Il, 1895

- 6 RI
A child born on this day will not need
much clothing unless the weather has
changed since last evening.
Judge Smiths eye Is again focused
upon the wll-o-the-wisp. But this time
he will probably avoid getting soaked in
the morass Of false friendship while chas-
ing the phantom.
Let us hope that Commissioner Kings
ley's dust-kickers will not do away with
the only method Of cleaning streets. viz,
flushing.
The frost which opens the chestnut
burr will close the trolley party enterprise.
The early oyster continues to perspire.
AincchnS' Advice.
Members Of debating societies will do
well to place their eloquence upon Ice for
a few days yet.
Avoid accepting a nomination made this
day or yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12
Turn AhOut Would Rc Enir p1nv

Rochester Post-Express: when Quay
had the fight of his life on his hands. Don
Cameron ran away. Quay won and now
his friends say that when Cameron begins
his fight for reelection to the senate.
Quay will find It necessary on account of
his health to go fishing in the waters CT
Florida"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12
It Is n Great Opportunity.

The American: "Tf Senator Quay and
his friends and followers VIII faithfully
adhere to the new programme, reform will
have made another decided step IN ad-
vance, and there may be hope that the
great state Of Pennsylvania will get out Of
the mire in which IT has been plunged
and stalled for many year past"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

The Republican presidential candi-
date who wishes to clinch his chances
of nomination and election needs only
to declare emphatically In behalf Of
American aid toward Cuban independ-
ence
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12
And the linud p1cycd On.

Boston Herald: "An inspiring feature
Of the Masonic procession was the South
Carolina commandery parading to the
tune of Marching Through Georgia. Yes,
the war is Over.'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

The presidential election of 1896 prom
ises to be memorable as the first one
in which the Republican party will not
have to worry concerning doubtful
states
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

It is a mere quibble to say that the
known truant has to be officially
enumerated" before being sent to
school Enforce compulsory educa-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

We don't see why the Democratic
party should be so continuously partial
to the Hon. p. p. Smith as the recipient
of its defeats.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12
A Statement with Truth in II,

Washington Post: "Mr. Farquhar. a
Pennsylvania manufacturer, declares that
'labor-saving machines have enabled the
poorest workman to live in more comfort
today than the wealthy classes did few
hundred years ago"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

For Judges OF the superior Court:
CHARLES r. RICE. of I.uzerne.
l.. y. WILLARD, of Iackawanna,
HOWARD j. REEDER, OF Northampton.
JAMES \. BEAVER, of Center.
JOHN J. WlCkHAM. of BEAN Err.
GEORGE l.. ORLADY. " Huntington.
For state Treasurer:
BENJAMIN ]. HAYWOOD, of Mercer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

Another thing to be thankful for Is
that the base ball agony will soon be
over
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

tact with any object on the track.
That would appear to be a fine fender
for use on the steep grades of Scran-
ton. 1t Is worth looking up.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

Even II the grand old party had no
glorious past, 1t has a brilliant future.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

Give David II. rIIill the saloon vote
and he will not care pretzers worth
who captures the churches. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

It is reported that fender has al
ready been designed which brakes the
car automatically on coming into con-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

Among the minority faction there is
mention of Moir. Penman and Welsh os
likely mayOralty candidates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

The difference between Senator Hill
and Senator Quay is that Quay realizes
public opinion is improving
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

how he was turned down to make room ut
Growers elbow for Professor Wilson.
-
Billy Cra.g's activity these days Is re-
garded by many as Ominous for Grant
Herring. 1t is plain that the collector is
wOrrlel
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

sPhnters' Ink" the recognized Journal for adver>
tisers rates TINS SCRANTON TnIDuNE rs the hest
advertising medium In Northeastern Penmylva'
MA "Pfpters' Ink" knowA
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

Election day. Nov. 8.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

suppose Roosevelt doesn't close the
c'uos' Is that sufficient reason for
open violation of law on the mart NJ
the dens and dives?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-12

OHfIRIn At THE PosroyPios At SCRANTON. PA. AZ
slooNp-oLAss MAIL NATTER
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-08-26

Bring your job work to the STAR
office and see how cheap they will
do it for you.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-08-26

Grand Cheap Excursion via the
F. C. & P. to Pablo Beach Aug. ~,
1895. Colored Knights of Pythias
competitive drill. the gold medal
won by Excelsior Division. No. 4.
from St. Pvthian Division, No. s, of
Ocala, at the Grand Lodge held in
Ocala in 1893, will be contested for
by the following divisions: Eastern
Star, No. I, ST. Augustine; St.
Pythian, No. 5, Ocala; Gulf, No 6,
Tampa; Excelsior. No. d, Jackson
vile. Drill to take place on the
beach at Pablo at 3 p m. Aug. u.
Round trip from Ocala So. on reg
ular trains Aug. 70. good to return
until Aug. 20, 1895. Everybody
go and have good time. Take
in the Jacksonville Bicycle Tour
nament the same trip. For tickets
and other information apply to r
G. Blake, city ticket agent, or John
Dozier, depot
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-08-26

On account of the Grand Army
of the Republic at Louisville, KY,
will sell round trip tickets to Lou
isville on Sept. 8. 9, 10 and II for
only $3.50, good until Oct. 5,
1895.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-08-26
Edited by j. A. Munden
YESTERDAY AT THE HALL.

The attraction yesterday at the
Temperance Reform Club was
Rev. c. II. Nash, of Barlow, for
merly of the Baptist church in this
city.
Mr.. Nash referred to the cam
palgn of I877-the year Marion
county voted "dry" = and the
"blind tiger" period, and the efforts
to enforce the law.
He said that "blind tigers" were
not as dangerous as saloons.
He thought a "blind tiger" in
the back was not as bad as tiger
In front with his eyes open.
He said he didn't like all the
cranks, but that the moral cranks
of today were turning the machin-
cry of the world.
Mr.. Nash's speech was received
with hearty applause. We hope he
will come again.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-08-26
A FINE DISPLAY.

Mr.. Gottlieb has the finest dis
play of Photographic samples of
his work in his show cases at the
foot of the stairs leading to his
studio that it has ever been our
pleasure to examine.
Mr.. Gottlieb is one of the first
photographers in this state, and
gives full satisfaction to his many
patrons, many of whom live at a
distance and send orders by mail.
Any one wishing Photographic
work done should give this pleas
ant gentleman a call.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-08-26

56r,265 gallons of New England
rum were sent to Africa last year.
And yet we call ourselves a Chris
tian nation.
Is it not high time TO call halt
in this Ubiquitous traffic?
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-08-26

Grand Bicycle Tournament at
Jacksonville, Aug. Fl, 1895. Music
by Fifth Battalion Band, of Tam
pa. There will be $500 in prizes
distributed. Tickets on sale Aug.
20, good until Aug. 20 inclusive.
Round trip to Jacksonville, 81; to
St. Augustine, So So Apply to
r. G. Blake, city ticket agent, or
John Dozier, depot.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-08-26

Cardinal Gibbons, the chief pre-
late of the Roman Catholic church
in the United States, says:
SALOONS should be closed on
Sunday, first, because it is in the
interest of Christianity; second,
because it is good for the law; and
third, because it is good for the
people"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-08-26

On account of dedication of the
Chicamauga and Chattanooga Ma
tional Pard. will sell round trip
tickets to Chattanooga on Sept. 10
to 70 inclusive for only SII.4o,
good until Oct. IS, 1895.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-08-26

To Trade.-A good improved
Missouri farm, in southeast Mis-
souri,. The Ozark mountain sec
ton and home of the big red apple,
for a Florida pronerty. Owner
lives in Florida. Enquire at this
office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-08-26
Ho for the Beach |

The Plant System have on their
summer rates to St. Petersburg,
Tarpon Springs, Clear Water, and
for points on the east coast, for
rates to all summer resorts call on
F. HUBER, Ticket Agent,
Fla. SO. Depot, or
C. F. FARES, City Ticket Agent,
Ocala House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-08-26
CHEAP RATES VIA PLANT
SYSTEM.

On account of National Meeting
CT Kentucky Horse Breeders As
soclation at Lexington, KY, will
sell round trip tickets to Lexing-
ton on Oct. 7 and 8 for S24.4o, good
until Oct. 81, 1895.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-08-26

For tickets to all points, summer
rates and the quickest time, call on
or address F. Huber. ticket agt j,
Florida Southern depot; c. F.
FARES, city ticket agent. Ocala
House; H. G. Haycraft, travelling
passenger agent, Ocala; F. NJ
Jolly. division passenger agent,
Tampa; B. w. Wrenn, general pas
senger agent, Savannah, Ga s; H.
c. McFadden, assistant general
passenger agent, Savannah, Ga.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28

aud forward, but he didn't pick up
one of the joints and dcmolish u
gas fixture or mirror.
Meanwhile Mrs. Bowser was get
ting the baby to sleep, but at the
same time listening lntently for the
climax she knew was sue TO como.
She heard tho squeak us Mr.. Bow
ser pressed on one end OF joint
with his knee and hattened the
pipe to the thickness Of pancake,
and chills went over hor. She
knew when he got tho pipc under
his feet to press it back, and
haunted look came into her eyes.
She followed his movements as ho
wiped his face on the bedspread and
and then picked up u joint TO at
tach it to the stove. lie tugged.
lie painted lie let 60 to get a bet
ter hold, and in Imagination she
could see his eyes hanging out like
peeled onions. Her hoart was
standing still when there was
great crash upstairs. That was
Mr.. Bowscr falling over the stove.
The second crash was the stove
falling over Mr.. Bowser.
That gurglina sound was Mr..
Bowscr trying to say something.
She heard him get up. AS hu
jumped on the different joints in
succession and mashed them Nat
the chandeliers below waved in the
breeze. She heard the window 60
up. She heard each piece OF pipe
strike in tho alley, and the crash Of
the stove which followed made the
baby yell out. Then. she heard
Mr.. Bowser kick over two chairs,
bang the wardrobe and start down
with u slump, slump, slump, hair
on end. collar wIlted and holding
up bleeding finger, and as he en-
tered the sitting-room she prepared
for the inevitable. 1t came. llo
described several gyrations in the
air with his finger, assumed pose
intended to make her feel her moth
ingness, and said
"Mrs. Bowser, shall telephone
to my lawyer. When. he comes,
send him direct TO the library--to
the library, Mrs. Bowser y