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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

A bulletin just issued by the Bureau
of Statistics OF the Treasury depart
ment shows an excess of imports OF
merchandise over exports for the
month of August of sl5,2l5, 729. and for
the eight months ending August of
s36, 6,5O5,51S. The same periods last year
showed the exports to be in excess by
S9,O7S.O75 and $6i,717.a5I. In other
words, under this brilliant Democratic
administration we are buying foreign
goods and losing the markets where
we used to sell goods of our own make.
This is rare progress backward.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18
Suggests u Story.

Eugene Field, in the Chicago Record:
"All this talk in favor of Il short political
campaign next year reminds one of the
story of the man who once had a sharp
attack of collie He had never been sick
doubt that death was at hand. Accord
ingly he sent for a minister In order that
his last moments might he soothed by the
presence of a spiritual adviser. When the
minister arrived he questioned the sufferer
somewhat and then suggested that he
offer a short prayer. To this the sick man
answered: Il don't care how short you
make It. but it ought to be exceedingly
feryent!"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus. The
Tribune AstrOlOgcr.
Astrolabe cast: 4.10 n, M. for Wednesday,
Sept. IS. 1895.

1t will be apparent to a child born this
day that, unless Scranton displays more
patriotism than Wilkes-Barre IN the pres
ent series of ball games, the cup winners
will not be able to imbibe a very large
quantity Of imported liquid from their
trophy.
One year ago today the Scranton Even
ing Express suspended publication. As
yet no one seems disposed to engage in
the enterprise of filing ''long felt want"
by entering the field abandoned by the
popular Express.
Under present conditions of tempera-
ture the advance in prices of coal need
cause no CONSERVATION.
The Wilkes-Barre woman who refused
to go on the witness stand at a murder
trial and perjure herself to save the
worthless neck of n brutal husband. seems
to be the most refreshing specimen Of the
new woman" on record.
Ajacchus' Advice.
Candidates will do well to bear in mind
that eternal vigilance Is necessary even in
an off year.
Remember that gray hairs are becoming
on almost everything but n joke.
The Nickel Plate Road, as the Low Rate
Line. in connection with the Best Service.
receives the enthusiastic support and
praise of all delegations, conventions and
assemblies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.

For Coroner.
SAMUEL =. LONGSTREET, NJ. Dr.
Of Scranton
For Surveyor.
EDMUND A. BARTL, of Scranton.
Election day. Nov. 5.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18
POLITICAL POINTS.

OF course the Democratic and assistant
Democratic papers hereabouts are favor
able to the proposition to have Republic
ans vote for Willard. Rice and Smith, cut
ting one OF the other four Republican ju-
d.c.al candidates. But their Willingness
Is just why Republicans should decline
to be drawn into the trap.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

For Judges of the superior Court:
CHARLES T.. RICE. of Luzernc.
T.. n. WILLARD, of Lackawanna'
HOWARD j. REEDER, of Northampton
JAMES a. BEAVER, of Center
JOHN J. WICKHAM, of BEAVER.
GEORGE Il. ORLADY. of Huntingdon
For state Treasurer:
BENJAMIN j. HAYWOOD, of Mercer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18
New York Republicans.

The New York Republican conven-
the coward in relation to the excise
question; and it Is to be regretted that
1t did not utter a word of frank and
bold encouragement to the police de-
rartment in New York in It's battle to
enforce law and order on the Christian
Sabbath. Most persons will agree with
Chauncey M. Depew when, on the eve
ming prior to the convention, he said:
1.-THE theory of the Republican party
should be clearly defined on this ex-
else question. 1t should not hesitate
or shirk. 1t should come out squarely
one way or the other, either for en-
will not get the German vote; If against
1t you will not get the church and
school vote; but II neither for nor
against it, you will disgust the people.
make them doubt your sincerity, and
lose their entire vote"
But though the Saratoga platform
IN this one detail Is neither flesh, fowl
nor good red herring, IT otherwise
measures up to party expectation and
Is particularly fortunate in its en-
phatic rebuke of the supineness and
indecision that characterize our pres
ent foreign policy. With an excellent
ticket, the Republicans of our sister
state ought upon this platform to
march to certain victory; but II they
should fail of that contamination they
need blame nothing so much as their
own excessive timidity In fearing to
speak their opinion like men on a ques-
fion prominently at issue.
The people Of Pittston are in the
throes OF lunch wagon war, the ami
mus Of which is akin to that with
which Scrantonlans are familiar. Be-
cause 1t affords the wayfarer a convent
ent midnight meal at q cheap price
without subjecting him to obnoxious
bar-room features, the liquor dealers of
Pittston are In arms against 1t and
seek to have councils revoke its IL
cense. But the churches and many
business men have accepted the chal-
iengs and prepared . counter petition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

Bourke Cochran is glad he is out of
politics." thus adding another to the
list Of public men who find this out
after Il severe defeat.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

Houston Post: "It is certainly a big.
rich country that gets nervous and out of
sorts when It hasn't got round hundred
million in gold IN its pocket"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

San Francisco Call: "The Spanish
campaign in Cuba is reported to have
cost $2O,OO 1900 up to date. and hasn't even
carried a precinct
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

The Philadelphia common pleas court
judges think the wearing of gowns adds
dignity; but it isn't half SO good q
recommendation as the constant wear
ing of brains
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

The rumor was lately current in Harris.
burg that Governor Hastings had re.
moved Major Levi Wells, state dairy and
food commissioner. because of the slump
of some Of the Bradford delegates in las,
months state conventions; but the story
is not believed. Governor Hastings is too
much of man for that.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

There are other reasons than
Brother-in-law Bacons why MIR. Cleve-
land cannot have a third term.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

A P.ttsburg paper says that Magee's
present scheme is to knife Judge Wick
ham, one Of the Republican candidates for
Appellate court Judge, and elect Judge Ma
gee, one of the Democratic candidates.
We don't believe it,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

There Is no doubt as to what councils
ought to do in the premises. but coun-
ellis are peculiar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

Spain is bankrupt and her war on
Cuba is plunging her head over heels
in debt. Now is the time of all times
for the republic of the United States
to throw a ray of hope and help to the
patriots who are battling for Cuba 5
liberation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18
The County Convention.

Platt did it. How? We don't know;
but Plat did it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

If the convention were held tomor-
row, 1t would probably be Reed. But
there's uncertainty in delay.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

Adv!ces from Luzerne indicate that
Chairman Tompkins is fully alive to the
political pcregr.natons of Lee Stanton.
the Democratic candidate for sheriff. and
Is not losing sleep thcreat.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18
oooF THINNING aup solpesee

An dons away. With BY the use Of HART
MANS PATENT PAINT, which consists
Of Ingredients wsll-kpown to ell. Il can b
epplIsd to TIN. galyanIsed tin. shsst ife9
Drovont absolutely any crumbllAg. crack.
Ing OF breaking Of the brick. It win out.
last thinning Of any kind by many yearok
81 the cost Of thinning. is sold b q r.
q pound. Contracts taken BY
ANTONIO HARTMANN. ~ 0l0o - ,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

We beg to acknowledge. somewhat
tardily but none the less cordially,
copies of Pittston's new afternoon pa
per- the Item. 1t is neat, clean and
newsy local paper, which appears to
have discretion as well as enterprise.
The Tribune trusts that the Item may
prove successful.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

way that 1t will require two or more
bond syndicates to enable Messrs.
Cleveland and Carlisle to maintain the
proper gold balance in the treasury"
To change the present monsrel deficit
breeding tariff into one which will both
protect our industries and pay current
expenses is simply to do what any
shrewd business man would do in his
private business If he found the cash
box emptying and his trade falling be-
hind. Republican craftsmanship is not
inexperienced in the matterof tariff leg
islat.on. II will not have to experiment.
1t knows just what to do and how TO
do it: fact which will inspire busi-
ness men with confidence in It's treat
ment of the subject and thus obviate
anything like a panic.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

The Washington Post, which has
been investigating the opposition to a
short presidential campaign next year,
discovers that 1t principally comprises
three classes: the boodlers, whose OPP
portunity of handling campaign funds
it would curtail; the spell-binders, who
would get less pay; and the saloon
keepers, to whom long political con-
tests mean plenty of thirsty customers.
Everybody else is willing and eager to
choke the hurrah boys off.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

aNryRsp At THg PosroYFIcB AT SCRANTON. PA. As
szooNp-cLAss MAIL MATTER
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

Edmund A. Bartl is surveyor who
thoroughly understands his business
His election will give the county r.
reproachab BILE service.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

sPrinters' Ink" the recognized journal for adver
tiaers rates THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE ms the best
advertising medium IN Northeastern Pennsylva
MIA. printers Ink" knows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-10

failure of the Bell plant to do the work o. which
he was aware. should have put the commissioner
upon his guard. and prompted him to more careful
investigation: The fact Of his having executed the
contract with the new company and transmitted Il
20 the Secretary of the Interior with request for
his approval on July q. when the new company had
done no work whatever and had already by several
weeks delay demonstrated its incapacity 10 do me
work promptly appears to the committee 10 evince
a persistence and determination on the part OF the
Commissioner to sustain the company. APP
parently not warranted by the small saving to the
Government involved in It's proposal
The committee is aware that the Commissioning
justihes his action the ground that he expected
ultimately to effect benefit to the Government
by creating competition for Patent Office work; but
without questioning the integrity OF his motives. il
is unable 10 commend his action on business princ-
pies. The provisions OF the then existing law rcgu-
latng this contract IN giving TO the Commissioner
of Patents unlimited discretion in awarding the
same We're. IN the Judgment of your committee. es-
sentally faulty The Commissioner was. therefore.
subjected to importantly which he appears to have
been unable 10 resist. The dismissal OF Joseph b.
Marvin. the chief clerk of the draughtsmens d-
vision of the office was, in the Judgment OF your
committee. unjustifable action on the part OF
the Commissioner of Patents. faithful public Of
fcer seems TO have thereby been made to su1er Tor
conscientious discharge Of his OFFICIAL duty IN re-
iecting the inefficient work of the National Litho
graphic Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-10
AN AGREEMENT ABOUT COAL
| NO MORE RATE CUTTING BY ROADS HANDLING
THE ONO PRODUCT.

NO MORE RATE CUTTING BY ROADS HANDiiN"
THE ONO PRODUCT.
The representatives OF the railroads Interested IN
the Unanimous coal traffic Of Ohio ended their
meeting IN this city yesterday ana announced as
the result of their deliberations unanimous agree
nent for the maintenance OF rates and Tor the reg
ula,ion OF the bitumnous coal traffic as far as hey
were concerned Tho details OF this agreement were
not given out but Is regarded by all the roahs as
satisfactory and believed 1t will be benehciai 10
the trade II will remain In force until November 80
1896.
II is generally understood that an agreement VIII
soon be formed between the railroads ana 'Ht
mine-owners This will result in raising the price OF
coal about 40 cents a ton. Next "Wednesday meet
ing will be held in Columbus Ohio. 70 perfect th'
details OF the agreement reached yesterday ana II
IL thought that after that there VIII DE no fho'e
rate-cuttIng BY the roads handling the ONO coal
Roth thu. railroads and the mines have been III
Juisnx in a promiscious system OF rate-cutting
and the. first object OF the conference neid ~ 'hS
CITY was to DO away with this by agreeing upon
standard price for the selling OF bituminous Goa
and n standard rate for handling IT, one feature or
m. new agrra il that all the coal Snali ne soi
through one agency =, - ,..u1,
The railroads Interested The Hooking valley
the Wheeling and Lake Erie. thu Toltdo anu ONO
central the Cleveland. I.Orain and Nheellhs. IN"
PENNSYLVANIA and the Baltimore and ONO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-10
AN INTERESTING CONGRESSIONAL CON
TEST

Washington. March (SpeciaD.-There VIII De an
Interesting Congressional election in georgia next
November. At the regular election ior men'-
hers OF Congress last year James I. fhia'K
was tho Democratic candidate and tom" Wat
son the Populist candidate In the Nth Dls-
trict Black was returned. but Watson charged
fraud and gave notice OF contest. Thereupon biack
offered resign the seat to which he had peeh ne
clarcd elected II Watson would abandon the contest
and agre. to hold another election this year. This
offer was accepted. and Black having resigned
from the TINth Congress. special election Will
be held at which Black and Watson VIII again be
the contestants. Watson was "A member OF inc
Lid Congress having been elected az a fopuis''
Blacks renort.d ma iority In November last was
1900 The feeling In the district is strong Tor Tree
coinage. and 1t is probable that the new parry
movement may enter into the contest. Dun -, w.
dates free coinage men. watson WI. vi
doubtedly make the recent issue OF Dohus pro
nrnt fea ,ure In his campaign and VIII ask Uhe
people OF the district to repudate that act or ue
Administration by electing him to the hiNt 'o"-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-10
4 CO-EDUCATIOyAL PROBLEM
From The Boston Journal.

For some time past there has been very notice
able lack of harmony between the male and fe-
male portions of the freshman class OF Boston
University Both sides claim that they have been
mlsused. ,
The young ladies' date their grievances from me
time OF the college social. when they say that not
only did they have to themselves refresh
ments but when the time came Tor cosng, the
young men went home. leaving them to hnd their
way home alone. In consequence OF this. the girls
OF 'es sent but very few 'klatsch" invitations to
the members OF their own class
that at the social there were only about ten men
They say that they spread themselves as thin
as possible, but that they were utterly unable to
properly for so many. AS to seeing the young
ladies home II IL known that one man started on
with seven under his wing. They came 10 part
ing In their ways; three went one way and four
the other Just then the fellow discovered but 20
cents In his pocket and he took 20 the woods
The upshot of the matter Is that a mems club
is to be formed by the men of 9s to protect them
selves against any attack from tho other side Of
the house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-10
MI. RANSoArs GRIP ON OFFICES.
MS Woip APPEARED To IN LAW At LEN'
WITH GRESH AN

WITH GRESHAM
Washington March . oSpe-aJ-A former Rep
,.seu,afivc rom North carolina considers ina
General Ran. m had he strongest grip on offices
se ar, cour,.. ulau ever sent here from the SCUM
d ,uI xiv. YOU" he said an Instance % his
.r.u,erl oi'~ lrII a. the departments. There was
fl.u.tfJ. dllla- Consulate 10 san Domingo, TOT
which ro applications had then been made \
,o or~.l Baptist preacher from Wilmington hah
t,.,,. fN.l .a ID lie Nas a pretty well educated
fraf ana Thought h. had special qualifications ior
tho position Iie par hmsr; 20 some trouble. ana
secured a lers. number " Nrst-,lass recommends
lions 81. w.l inlorscI h". IN fact, that !
utf!raf, supposed there would NOT be the slightest
objection 20 rs receiving The appointment AFTER
naI seen how ,nc land lay FOR HIM at the STATE
BeIarfrnrut r. would have amused you 10 see
She cold hiood.I Josiah quincy meet mat negro
u-ctet.r WHY .f VAS positive ne hrSi tm- III
ms lie that I had known MIN 70 exhibit inc
small es, trace o. cordialty In his Intercourse win
any on. He shook the darky by ne mana ana
remarked In a really tervid manner mat ne Vas
truly rhi 20 make Ms acquaintance" Inc rs
sistart secretary told his surprised VISITOR mat
his tesiImonials were not only in"Nceptlolao'e'
they were the worry strongest that had been
nrc.cr.cd IN b.hnlT OF any applicant. Well thought
l. this man mas got what ne came FOR. From MI
Qu,u.t Ne went into the secretary once h'i"
wc had additional warmth o. greeting i'r inc
prca her II possible Gresham was more impressed
than Quincy As stated just now. there was TO
rival APPLICATION / felt absolutely sure thai my
bother IN black was to be made consul OF the
United states After som" conversation. iresham
appearing to be remarkably well pleased with the
preacher Sena ,or Ransom entered. In tasn u"
took IN the situation He vas cunning for con,
sulates for white men and after me negro ha'l
Withdrawn. said 20 the Secretary. perhaps ms
would better wait until som" other pIac'S are
nl!rd The orod minister went nome IN 'hrel-
fu frame OF mind. believing the me impression
he had evidently created would secure TOT MN ,ue
much-coveted plum He did not know untll at,er.
ward that "A word from Ransom mad compIeu,eS
knocked him ont The North Carolina senator had
other man for the plncc. but he des'r"d 10 Ei.c
all the positions he could obtain 10 me Whlte
Democrats o. the Tar and Turpentine Sta,e' ana
knew the preachers appointment 10 ne islhhn OF
San Domingo would be credited 10 his account.
The final plum pucked by him. the Mexican ms
sion for himself the richest ana largest OF All
he has picked at one time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-10
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
READINGS DEMAND REFUSED.

LEHIGH VALLEY AND JERSEY CENTRAL DE-
CLINE TO GRANT A LARGER SHARE
OF COAL RATES
Philadelphia March ct announced by an
official Of the Iehigh Valley Railroad to-day tnat
the Lehigh Valley and Jersey Central companies
have Jointly agreed not to accede to the Reading $
demand for increased share in the Joint through
rate on shipments OF anthracite coal from the mines
TO this city and intervening points They nave
agreed to maintain the existing rates from the
mines to Bethlehem and Allentown the points OF
connection with the Reading system The oHciai
further said that II the Reading receivers want 10
charge an arbitrarily higher rate from those points
TO Phi,ade. phia they will have TO do so at the eH-
pense OF the coal dealers and not of the I-ehigh
Valley and Jersey Central companies.
This means that the fight Is on and that the I%-
high Valley and Jersey Central will be driven out
OF the markets the Readings lines. but II does
not follow that they will be forced to abandon the
Philadelphia market altogether. II was learned TO-
dav that the I.ehlgh Valley ships twice as much
coal bv the Pennsylvania road as by the Reading
Last year the Lehgh Valley delivered about aoW
tons TO the Pennsylvania and only 10000 tons TO me
Reading Not all OF this came into Philadelphia but
over $500 900 tons were brought to this market by
wav of the Pennsy.vanias Belvdere division. II ~
expected that the shipments by this route will be
largely Increased now that the Lehlgh valley mas
been cut off from using the Readings ines, ana
that the tonnage sent to tidewater by the Lehigh
Valley will also be much greater In the future,
The rumors OF receivershlp FOR the Ienlgn
Valley were emphatically denied to-day at the gen
eral offices OF the COMPANY IL was Iearhe s troIn
authoritative source that tne company odSes S
last year and that the floating debt has been ma
ter1aly reduced since the fiscal year Closed on NO
vember 20 last The stock OF the company was
munb stranger to-day advancing from 27ig the clos
ing Yesterday. to 2sis. and closing with y DID.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-10
THE QUINCY L1THoGRAPHING SCANDAL
WHAT PURPORTS TO BE THE TENT OF THE
SUPPRESSED" REPORT OF THE SENATE
COMMITTEE PUBLISHED.


SUPPRESSED REPORT OF THE SENATE
COMMITTEE PUBLISHED
Washington. March (speclaD.-''rhe Star" pub
fishes this afternoon what is said TO be the exact
text Of the suppressed" report OF the Senate Com
rni,,ee on Printing on the Josiah Quincy litho-
graphing scandal. The committee. IT Will be remem-
bered. after subjecung Mr.. Quincy 10 a severe in
vestigaton over year ago, RETAINED from making
an immediate report, and last week. just before al
journment. Mr. German the chairman OF the COM
mi,tee. submitted a brief and non-committa state
ent Of the results Of the investigation, signed by
himself only. The report agreed on by Mr. Gorman
and Mr. henderson and subsequently, withheld
because Of Mr.. Ransom's refusal TO sign IT, is given
follows:
directs this committee TO INQUIRE into the connection
with this contract OF any official officials Of the
official than the Commissioner of Patents and the
Secretary OF the Interior 'whose duty it is under
the law respectively to execute ana approve the
conuacp were concerned therein. excepting the Hon
Secretary OF State. Nj. Quincy in his testimony ex-
plains in some detail his connection with the mat
ter. The committee has no conclusions to present
In regard thereto except 10 say that while it
eaar interest no on the ps Of sh STe
National Mthographic Company or its profits. yet
money to the president of the company prior to
and after the company obtained the Patent ONCE
terest OF the company and that his only mo-
i've In aiding the company was personal friend
sup lot hennty, III ~ evident tndt Dy frequent In
tercessions in his behalf he advancing and bet
tering his position the creditor OF inpecunous
debtor.
The committee concludes from all the circum-
stances OF the that the duties of important
branch Of the public service have been performed
IN dilaiory and TO some extent inefficient manner
by reason OF granting an important public contract
70 concern not prop rly equipped for the execution
.nereo1. Inc committee Is unable wholly TO acQuit
tne commissioner of Patents OF blame in not having
made more di,igent and thorough inquiry into the
Sar pacilS OF this newly organized company TO per
a. tne very extensive and important work which
nor,aa and in trusting entirely TO the unsup-
parties Easements in that regard Of the contracting
10 have d nn and Mr.. Quincy, which he admits
- .Sn.. me committed THINKS that the former