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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-19
TRAVERSE JURORS.
FIRST JURY.

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William \. BhisdeI. Foreman. PALMYRA
George Bixbv. HARMONY
+. NJ, BAILEY Cambridge
5. II. Bpal. Garnyiile
Fred A. Cutting. Mercer
Wright :. Cram. Solon
Charles +. Conter1h. Fairfield
Gilbert ". Dunbar. Emhdpn
Charles f. Emerv Athens
Ezra NJ. Fletcher. Madison
Frank rihbitts. Harfland
CHARLES Tobey, Fairfield
Srroxn I,pv
Albert LongleN, Foreman, NorrldgeWock
Eugene Goodfldge, canaan
Jonn NJ Meiilli' AaaiSop
imam W. Moore, StarkS
DaVia Mason canaan
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The Somerset members of the bar
were in attendance IN full numbers at the
opening of the Court Tuesday, aud from
outside the County the following attor-
neys were present: Josiah Crosby, of
Dexter; +. F. Webb, 5. $. Brown, W. C..
Philbrck, c. +. Johnson, II. d. Eaton,
of Naterville; .. ID. Baker. l.. {. Corn
ish and {. l.. Jones, of Augusta. Among
the Somerset ATTORNEYS present were ID.
ID. Stewart, of ST. Adams; L. b. Barrett
OF Canaan; 5. ID. Walton, +. y Merrill,
i. F. Danforth, o. K. Bachelor, l.. J..
Walton, Forrest Goodwin, q. W. Cover,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-19

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09
Another Arbitration Plan.

Among the reform bills proposed for
enactment by the Civic Federation of
Chicago, two OF which we have prevl-
ously noticed, is a noteworthy one for
the settlement Of industrial disputes by
arbitration. 1t involves nothing new,
but Is considerable by reason of the
fact that 1t embodies probably the best
thought which modern civilization has
yet succeeded in devotlng to the strike
problem.
The measure provides for the ap-
pointment. by the governor. of an arbi-
tration board Of three members, one
an employer. another member Of some
labor organization in good standing
and the third to be chosen, IL possible,
by these two, or II not by them, then
by the governor himself. from among
men likely to be impartial. Whenever
a labor difficulty involving over twenty
five men arises in any part of the
state, and which involves matters not
subject to the ordinary Jurisdiction of
the courts Of law. an appeal may be
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09
SPRINGTIME REFLECTIONS.
When the air more balmy scenes
Ye foes of speckled trout
WIN seek ye llnpid forest streams
And yank ye beauties out.

Arbutus IL budding.
The bicycle microbe Ia in the air.
The building boom IL In fun blast.
Tho wise man now sprinkles lime In his
vegetable cellar.
Thirsty citizens can take medicine for
that tired feeling.
The orator now begins the composition
OF his Memorial Day address.
Curbstone loafers may now more thor.
oushly enjoy the passing show.
Melting snow banks are giving the
suburban city lots another show.
Local dealers claim that russets will
monopollze the shoe trade this season.
The coal merchant II liable to linger In
thc lap OF the Ice man for many day hence
The cackle Of the great American hen
sounds the doom Of high prices In the egg
market.
Corporations, builders and others pre-.
pare to take entire possession OF the city
streets, as usual.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09

the Electric City. and meet the demand OF
this patriotic band of citizens. One Of
the leading spirits of this project Is Col
onel Ripple, who devotes much of his time
to the advancement of the affairs of the
Thirteenth regiment. 1t goes without say
ing. that the affair will be success. but
we have an idea that 1t will be the great
est success of Its kind in the history Of
the city of Scranton. The leaders In the
movement are men OF influence, In whom
the people conilde and their appeal to the
public will meet with hearty response.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09
Two Horns of q Dilemma.

We frankly concede that while capt.
tai punishment remains the law of the
land, It should be enforced. Until q
better punitive system shall do away
with the whole vengeance system, in
favor OF one which reforms the criml-
nal instead OF executing him. it will
aggravate the state OF the public
morals to hang one murderer and let
the next one. Of equal guilt go free.
To this extent We cordially coincide
with the letter from our New York
critic, which We printed in yesterdays 5
Tribune. Nor do We question the right
Of the state to hang its criminals, or to
draw and quarter them IL it shall think
fit. There is no law in a republic higher
than the concensus OF enlightened pub
lie opinion. What Il ordains, courts
and juries are in fealty bound to sus-
tain, even though It be at the sacrifice
OF personal belief.
If We were on Jury called to pass
on the fate of a deliberate murderer.
while We believe capital punishment to
be ineffective as a preventive Of the
crime Of murder. as much so as lancing
a wound Is ineffective against the con-
traction OF a second wound-the diff
Guilty, in either case, being only Clipped
off trile at its top. and not. corrected
at It's root-we should, with a clear con-
hanyrnan: because this Is the remedy
legally prescribed for the disease in
question. This course we conceive to
be the duty Of all Jurors, under the pres
ent system, which intrusts them, not
with the making or unmaking Of
statutes, but simply with the deter
minatlon OF facts.
Unfortunately for the public morals
the foregoing view Of the jurors duty
does not prevail among the majority
OF jurors. That majority, as statistics
prove, permits sentiment and personal
~ eSuAp tHc pace OI uuty.
This is wrong, utterly wrong, but 1t is
the cold. hard fact Of the matter, clear
and conspicuous. 1t remains to ask
Our New York friend and others who
think with him, "What are you going
TO do about it?' It is impossible, on
the one hand, to muzzle discussion as
TO the death penalty's wisdom: and 1t
is equally impossible. on the other
hand. to compel Jurors to hang men
against their will. What course, then.
IS open?
The only one we see Is to abolish capt.
tai punishment and substitute a re-
formative system.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09

From the 1Iawley Times.
The magnificent present rendered TX
Lieutenant Governor Watres by his asso-
ciates in the senate. In testimony of the
high regard in which he was held and the
able and impartial manner In which he
performed the exacting duties Of presiding
officer of that dignifled body, Is n just
recognition and appreciation OF a career
that Is singularly free from corruption or
taint of anything dishonorable.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09

be done under contract, leaving the
therefor, which would make the total
of appropriations and authorizations of
this congress 81, ,Ol5, 900, 900. or over bill
lion dollars. We do not believe the
Congress of Dishonor was worth one
billionth of its cost
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09
The Altoona Tribune.

"The Tribune Is not the owner Of a copy
of the Farr compulsory educational act as
II passed the house. but Vt believes the
bill Is all right and hopes 1t will become a
law at the present session. Compulsory
education means nothing more drastic or
paternal than that the state will under
take to protect the helpless children who
are soon to be It's citizens in the right 20
SO much of an education as will give them
an opportunity to make their way In the
world ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09

The call for the annual meeting, next
Monday night. of the Central Republi-
can club should elicit general re-
sponse. There is business to be acted
upon at that meeting which will inter-
est every member. With the presiden-
now Is good time to get into fighting
~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajncchus. The
Tribune AstrOlOgcr.
Astrolabe Cast: LA a. m, for March
8, 1895.
81. } 6~

A child born on this day will be of
even temper and may be trained 10 be-
come good citizen by prop!r applica-
tlon of the birch.
Appearing under the sign Of cancer
its heart will be in the right place.
Lawsuits begun on this day will re-
suit In triumph for the one who properly
looks to the selection of the jury.
Perseverance will bring success when
coupled with pull"
Ajacchus' Advice.
Always ask favors of politicians be-
fore election day.
Do not be bashful unless you wish to
Starye to death
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09

Mr.. Cannon, of the house committee
on appropriations, has been delving into
figures. From his researches II appears
that the appropriations OF the Fifty
nrst congress. when Mr. Reed was
speaker of the house. and the presl-
dent. house and senate were Republi-
can. were. in round numbers, $685., 900. =
DGO, while the appropriations for the
Fifty-second congress, when the house
was Democratic and Mr.. Crisp was
speaker. were, in round numbers, 81, ,027,- :
100000. and the appropriations for this
congress. with president, house and
senate all Democratic are in round
nurnhers. 3sOo.oooOOO. Moreover. the
late sale Of 30-year 4 per cent. United
States bonds--the payment of interest
hpon which Is permanent--swells the
total OF appropriations for this and the
next fiscal year by $4,000, 900, making
fhe grand total actually appropriated
by this congress, In round numbers,
$99S.ooo.0OO. This exceeds the appropria-
tion made by the Fifty-flrst congress.
called by our Democratic friends the
Billion-Dollar congress- In round num-
bers. by $5.oo0.OOO." Mr. Cannon asserts
that In addition to the actual increase
OF appropriations the F'ifty-third con-
Eress has authorized public works to
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09

"The attack" of the Smith bill ION
the garb of the teacher covers" says
the Philadelphia Record, "a furtive at
tack on the teachers creed" Not
necessarily II may cover merely an
effort to keep sectarianlsm out of the
public schools. Would the Record OBJ
ject to that?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09

There is ut least something admira-
tion-inspiring in the undaunted man
ner in which the editor of the esteemed
Truth comes up. albeit frowning, for
the next round.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09

The Dunmore Express is the name OF
a sprightly and energetic newcomer In
the local journalistic field. 1t looks
bright enough to be a go.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09

Evidently moral suasion hasn't been
sufficient as yet to get illiterates to
school, for statistics show that one
seventh of them are "on the outside.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09
COMPULSORY EDUCATION.
Other Opinions Concerning the Bill Now
bending in the Senate.

The Pittsburg Commcrclal buZeWe
thinks "the fact that the Farr compulsory
education bill passed the house on third
reading By vote OF l36 TO Is Is fair indI-
cation that, whatever may be said OF the
practical utility of the measure. decided
majority of the people of the state would
like to see the experiment tried. There Is
a very considerable class Of citi2ens
throughout the state who would be very
materially benefited by such legislation
as might compel them to give their chill
dren the benefit of the public schools dur
ing the only time that an education is pos
sible for them. To the great mass OF chill
dren, all hope of obtaining an education
ceases when they are compelled TO 20 TO
work During the debate 1t was asserted
that even in Pennsylvania illiteracy, was
on the increase; that one-seventh of the
children of school age were not attending
school, and that in the capital OF the
state, a city of 80, 900 population, there We're
900 children OF school age absent from
the Schools. That ratio held good for the
whole state and no better argument could
have been submitted In support of the bill.
Surely some effort should be made to com
bel the parents of these absentees to save
them from illiteracy and its consequences.
The law will not prove a dead letter. Sim
liar laws have worked well in other states,
and there Is no reason why the same means
should not be equally eficacious here"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09
SCRANTON, MARCH 9, 1895.
THE SCRANTON OF TODAY.

Come and inspect our city.
Elevation above the tide. 740 feet.
Extremely healthy.
Estimated population. 1895, 10000.
Registered voters. 2O,5ss.
Value OF school property, 100000.
Number OF school children, 1900.
Average amount OF bank deposits. Slo,-
p0O, ,OOQ
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.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09
Thinks # win 10 Big success.

Active preparations are made by the
Thirteenth regiment TO hold an entertain
ment In the Frothingham next April. The
object " the erection OF q new armory.
which will be In line with the progress Of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09

Senator Quay didn't talk politics with
Governor Hastings, of course not;
neither does the SusQuehanna river ut
Harrisburg flow down hill.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09
The Eric Dispatch.

"Some very interesting facts were
brought out in the discussion, among
them that one-seventh Of the number of
children of the school age In Pennsyl-
vania We're not attending school Now
over thirty states have compulsory educa-
tlonal laws. Massachusetts had last year
with such law only one child out of
school where Pennsylvania had eighteen.
This compulsory educational law VIII 60
for Pennsylvania what the same law has
done In many other states: make 1t lead
In an educational way, and make care
less parents who refuse to allow their
children an education send them to school
The enormous foreign population OF Penn
sylvania has neglected In n great meas
ure an education of Its children, and we
can never expect to make good patriotic
citizens of THESE boys and girls, until they
are educated in schools either public or
private The passage OF this bill marks a
new era in the educational history of the
state of Pennsylvania, and means great
deal for future advancement
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09

made to the board to arbitrate the mat
ter. In that case both parties must
agree to continue at work pending
the arbitration, which must be decided
within three weeks. and the parties
must agree further to abide by the de-
cision for at least six months, or until
they have given sixty days notice to
the contrary. If the parties do not
appeal to the board the board is author
lied. at its discretion. to communicate
with the parties, visit the scene or the
difficulty, and endeavor to get both
sides to settle their difficulties. either by
some conclliatory methods of their own
or through the arbitration of the board
or through other arbitrators AS
final resort. the board Is empowered
to prepare and make public an accurate
statement of the facts In any dispute
which refuses to submit to arbitration,
placing the blame where. in the boards 3
judgment. it properly belongs. Public
sentiment, in such a contingency Is re-
lied upon to do the rest.
That there are difficulties in the way
of such solution of the labor prob
lem Is ut once evident nor are these
few nor slight. The main thing to be
said of 1t is that II provides tolera-
bly, just method of ascertainlng the
real merit of given dispute, with Il
certain moral suasion toward peace ana
order This is as far as II seems posi-
BILE to so at this time; and 1t Is further
than has been gone by the majority or
states in which the strike question has
| assumed threatening proportions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09

one branch of the Maine Legislature
has passed woman suffrage bill and
another branch of the Massachusetts
legislature has rejected IA similar bill.
And there you are.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-09
Lost Manhood Restored

II you have been given up by your phy-t
sician call upon the doctor and be exam.
'~ed. He cures the worst cases Of Ner.
Nous Debility, Scrofula, Old Sores, Ca
tairh, 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 confideniG,. Office hours daily from
a, m. TO pm. Sunday, 9 to 2
Enclose fve 2.cent stamps for SYMPTOM
blanks and my book called New Life
/ will pay one thousand dollars in gold
to anyone whom cannot cure of EPI-
LEIPZIG COMMISSIONS or FITS.
DIR. f. GREwER.
Old Post once Building, corner Pam
avenue and Spruce street.
SCRANTON, PA
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-11-14

WASH, ID. c., Nov. 18th, '95:-Iseg-
ister and Receiver:-Publish III local
papers that the President has signed
the proclamation opening Nez Perce
lands to settlement and entry on the
18th INST
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-11-14
Senator Shoup's Visit.

Senator Shoup arrived 10y boat ON
Tuesday evening. He was tittingly re-
ceived by a large numer of admirers
The militia boys and the regimental
band escorted him to quarters at the
Raymond House. The Senator, owing
to indisposition excused himself from
speechmaking with the promise to
meet everybody the next evening at
the public hall. On Tuesday the SEN
atOr visited the reseTv alton, accompa-
MED by Mr.. ii. B. Eastman IA leading
citizen of BOISE, Col Booth and Robt.
Schleicher. The dav was spent in
in viewing the Ney Perces domain and
in making estimates of the possibilities
of our grand country. In the evening
many of the leading citizens met the
Senator at the Masonic hail and heard
his interesting speech. He dwelt with
enthusiasm upon our bright prospects,
the great future that awaits us rs a
State Lewiston and Nez Perez county
came in for euIogies. The Senator, even
before this visit had IA warm place in
the hearts of our people. To him is
due, more than to all others, the honor
of the early opening of the reservation
| The matter was in "A bad way after
others had boasted a good deal and We
had worked so long and earnestly
when Senator Shoup took the matter
up and by II master stroke secured the
passage of the measure. II was to say
the least sleeping when he had it at
tached to the General Appropriatioi
bill and was rushed through. Hi
present visit here is to forward al
other measure uf great value To thi
vicinity, the improvement of the Clear
water. The Senator has earned tin
reputation of being one OF the bes
worker III Congress. lie went from
Lewiston to Genesee Moscow, an'
thence to Bonners Ferry, and from
, there he will continue his journey t
Washington, ID. C., to take up hi
official work for the winter.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-11-14
Our fruit Abroad.

Our big apple which was exhibited
at Spokane IL creating q stir In the
east ~ the following from the SpOkes-
man Review will explain: AFTER the
fruit fair w. ID. Vincent, cashier Of the
Old National bank, sent one of the big
apples there exhibited to q friend IN
Macon Mo. Yesterday he received the
following acknowledgment: The big
apple was received some time ago, and
1t caused lots Of excitement for our
little place. II was indeed immense.
I ate fourth of 1t, and made three pies
out of the rest.
Last May the Great Northern railway
through &. g. Dixon. general agent at
Spokane, sent to Snake river SO Jars to
he flied with fruit Of that. region.
These Jars have been sent to the South.
ern Cotton States ant Industrial Ex.
position, Atlanta, and are on exhibit
there. When the exposition closes the
jars will make u tour Of the principal
cities Of the east and Canada. Thew
are attractively labeled and are at
tracting great attention.
Lewiston fruit commands the high.
est market price ut Spokane, Helena
and Butte.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-11-14
A Good Man Gone.

A pioneer and an honorcd citizen
Phineas Howard Howe died at his res
idence one mile from the city on Tues
day Nov. ). at 10 O'Clock +. Nj. Mr..
Howe was born at Runtord Me, Dee.
s, 1873 He removed to California 1857
and followed mining in that state for
five years. In lS6. he came 10 Idaho
and worked III the mines of Florence
for two years. In 1864 he taught
school in Lewiston. In 1866 he pur-
chased the farm on which he has re-
mained ever since from A. w. Sweeney
who remained Ia true friend Of the
family, being present during the last
hour of the old gentlenan's life. Mr..
Howe was ever an Influenced member
of the community in which he resided.
| His homestead was noted land mark
| for many years. He redeemed from the
/ desert fine fam and gained II compe
teucy by frugality and industry. II.
was consistent memi Ell of church and
one of the founders of the Tniversalis
association in this citv. He leaves 1
wife two grand children ]. Howard
land little Idele. and daughter-in-lav
to mourn, with wide circle of friends
his demise.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-11-14
LEWISTON. IDAHO, NOVEMBER IT, 1895

ness of winter climates. The "hreaks"
of the Clearwater and Salmon rivers
are the best stock ranges in all the
northwest. 1t Is there that the native
bunchgrass IS preserved in all its old
time verdure and nutritious luxury
There Is water in every canyon and
in evvry "draw;' there are springs dis
tributed along the hillsides everywhere
In fact, 1t is claimed by those who
should know that there is water on ev-
cry square section of this vast spread
of rich acres. True it is that water is
abundant and well distributed over
the whole reservation.
PRICE NONE TOO HIGH.
The rental value of land adjacent to
this reservation is not less than s. IA
year per acre when flax sells for 81 u
bushel and wheat for 40 cents. There
is not quarter section of arabic land
between the Clearwater river and the
timber line ut the base of the noun
tains that will not rent for enough to
meet the payments of the purchase
price when due. This fact, which can
not be disputed, gives to the home
steaders on their residne land free
gift OF Il farm from the government
And the land which is too steep to b,
plOughed is all covered with bunch
grass of Il feed value equal to Il tom o
nay on every acre. This kind of hay
AS every stockman knows, demands
no harvest expenses. 1t cures in the
atmosphere, and remains sweet and
rich all winter. On the steep slopes
the snow never covers this grass, and
a hungry horse or cow will leave 4
manger piethoric with timothy and
clover to ieed upon uncut bunchgrass.
The lands of the NeZ Perce reservation
have the greatest possible range OF
variety and Il minimum of waste.
There are minerals in ledges and
placer deposits of acknowledged value
and timber lands that should not bo
overlooked. The pine forests are wide.
ly distributed and must be of great
local value at least in the very neal
future.