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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22
ls II Not q War of Words Only {?

Speaking without factional prejudice,
ment of the great masses of the Re-
publican party in Pennsylvania, we
wish to say that 1t would be most un-
fortunate should the thoughtless chat
ter Of superseviceable lieutenants be
the means OF embroiling the leaders of
the party in this state in an internecine
war. Coming so soon after the splen-
did victory of last November, victory
unprecedented in the annals of Ameri-
can politics. and having, so far as lay
men can discover, no basis of difference
which a few minutes of frank and man.
ly conference ought not to be able to
adjust with honor to all concerned, a
war OF the character of that which is
now threatened in the newspaper dis
cussion Of current politics would be not
only disastrous in its immediate conee-
quences, but would also serve as a
warning to the electorate not again, in
gubernatorial election in this COM
monwealth, to cast an unusual Republi-
can plurality.
For our own part, we have too much
confidence in the good judgment Of such
veteran party captains as Senator
Quay. Mr.. Magee and Governor Hast
ings to believe that any one of them is
responsible for the present circulation
Of wild rumors OF coming party strife,
or that the idle clatter of the inevitable
camp follower has their ear or their ap-
proval. Senator Quay has for years
been the acknowledged comman,der-in-
chief Of the regular army of Republi-
can voters and workers in Pennsylva-
MIA. In that position he may, at times,
have made mistakes; but his leader
ship. as a whole, has been wise. aggres-
sive and successful. At no prior time
was the party in such splendid condi-
tion as 1t Is today condition very
largely the result Of his effective direc-
tion. Governor Hastings, by the great
est majority on record. has been chosen
to preside over the executive depart
ment of the state government, and In
his position is entitled to the cordial
support, in all things proper and right.
of every Republican in the state,
and Of citizens generally, without re-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22
POLITICAL GOSSIP.

Christopher l.. Magee, whom Senator
Quay disciplined once before for getting
obstreperous, has taken It into his head
to oppose the Beaver statesman for per-
manent chairman of the coming state
convention, In the interest of State Chair
man Gilkeson. The Philadelphia In
quirer, which usually speaks by the book,
intimates that Secretary Frank Reeder's
allegiance to Quay Is likewise beginning
to waver. We give these rumors for what
they are worth
1t Is said by number of prominent
residents of Luzerne that the Wilkes
Barre Records effort to disparage the
candidacy of Mr.. Willard is not approved
by Judge Rice himself, who wishes the
present contest to be devoid of unpleas-
ant features. The Record has a habit of
reducing such matters to a personal basis
which Is not wholly sanctioned by Judge
Rice's more discerning friends.
Senator Elkins' name will, If present
intentions prevail, be presented to the
next Republican national. convention as n
candidate for president, and his friends
predict that large percentage of the
southern and western delegations will
support Elklns on the first ballot, because
Of his conservative friendliness for sill
YER.
The Wilkes-Barre Records assured
that. though we have no large river
handy, 1t is natural for Scrantonians to
be 'in the SWIM" This is not truer of
politics than of other affairs. It Is sim
ply circumstance of their progressive
environment.
II Il II
Congressman Acheson, of Washington
county, u Magee man, Is quoted I'm Pitts
burg dispatch as having predicted that
Senator Quay would emerge victor from
his present little brush with hostile fac
tions.
II
1t IL regarded by some as q tolerably
good prediction, as things 20 I'm politics.
that the e'next chairman of the Republican
state executive committee will be a resi-
dent OF Scranton.
II Il \
Complaint Ia made by the Wilkes Barre
Record that Luzerne Republicans are
leaderless They have. It says. no one
with pull. This is sad, II true. Does II
mean that the Rice boom gives up?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22

Hello! Exchange! Give me the board of
trade rooms.
Is that you Mr.. Atherton?
1t Is !, brother.
Are you paying much attention to tho
weather, now?
am watching indications with eyes that
never sleep.
What are the prospects?
Well, I'll give you one pointer: When
my mayoralty boom gets fairly started in
the North End, 1t will be cold day for
Wade Finn.
Z-Z-z-lng!
Who wishes to speak to The Tribune?
Postmaster Vandling.
All! yes How are you, Frank? Have
the stolen stamps been recovered?
Oh no. It's another matter, We have
just received orders for seeds.
Well?
] wish you would inform the corresponds
ents through your valuable publication
that the street directions on their seed Or
ders are all right but that the number OF
the building is wrong.
Z-Z-Z-ling!
Police station, please.
Hello!
Is that the police station?
Yes.
Can you send an officer up right away.
think | see Il shoplifter on the street.
All right. There is an officer here. who
will come just as soon as he can change
his clothes. By-by.
Z-Z-Z-ling!
Exchange, please connect me with II. T..
Paine.
Hello
Is that Mr.. Paine?
1t Is.
Can speak with you moment?
i am very busy.
Some thing important?
Yes. I'm writing q treatise upon the
uses of buttermilk as an inspiration to get
out the vote ! hope to make it popular in
ward politics in Scranton.
Z-Z-Z-ling!
Who calls?
This Is the Traction company.
Yes.
This is Manager Beetem.
Pleased to hear your voice, Mr.. Beetem
How can We serve you?
! am about TO transact some legal busi-
ness and desire an attorney or two.
Well?
Can you recommend the proper parties?
How would Watson & Zimmerman
suit
Z-z-z-!!!-!! Z-M!!-ling!-z-!i
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22
Four Years Old.


largely of impersonal journalism GER
tain degree of interest is always mani
tested by regular readers of daily
newspaper in the men who make their
favorite paper. Partly in recognition
of this fact. and partly because The
Tribune has just rounded out the fourth
year of it's existence there is presented
with each copy of this paper, this morn
ing, a souvenir containing the portraits
of most of the workers who contribute
to The Tribunes preparation. Nothing
will be said as to the aggregate beauty
of this galaxy. That the reader can de-
termine for himself. But it is proper
for us to say word in recognition of
the faithfulness, the punctuality and
the industry uniformly manifested by
each of these well-nigh four-score en-
ployes. 1t is believed that no other
newspaper in the country can. in these
particulars, make better exhibit
The past year has been, upon the
whole, trying one for the owners and
publishers of newspapers. With busi-
ness generally diminished. and money
scare. advertising has decreased and
many subscriptions have either been
discontinued or carried at loss. Bear
ing this fact in mind, as true of news
papers generally, it will, we believe, in
terest our readers to know that The
Tribune's experience, during this year
of widely diffused depression, has been
exactly the reverse. Although it's ex-
pendltures for labor, materials and con-
tributions of all kinds have, this last
year, been nearly double what they
were the year preceding, the increased
receipts from both advertising and sub
scriptions have more than kept pace;
and as a result, The Tribune begins its
fifth year with prospects brighter in
every way than they ever were before.
Inside of two months it will occupy a
fine new building built exclusively for
it's own purposes and equipped with
every modern convenience for facilitat-
ing the work of newspaper production.
Arrangements have also been made for
a considerable extension of the papers
news and literary features, and for the
papers introduction into new homes
representing a largely widened area of
circulation.
So much for The Tribune's CONNER
cial success There are, we believe, 9TH
er and even greater avenues of success
for a fearless and conscientious news
paper than simply the accumulation OF
profits, pleasant as these may be. 1t
has been our hope to succeed in en-
couraging worthy public enterprises,
and in dlscouraging human hogs and
frauds; to have a kind word where
Kindness is due and a sharp one where
there is need of plain speaking; and, in
short, to do, for this community, some
of the good things which it Is within the
power of newspaper to do which is
not gagged or padlocked by any clique,
faction or selfish interest. No doubt in
the pursuit of this aim we have made
many mistakes, done some injustice
without so intending and created a few
enemies. But the cordial and substan-
tial approval which has come to us In
numerous ways from the masses of the
people is more than sufficient compen.
sation, and token of encouragement
which we hope never to forfeit
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22
Interesting Railway Statistics.
ON fha Ph;Ialplnhia preaa

From the PhiIadelphia Press.
The annual report Of the railway CON-
mission Of Illinois shows that the revenue
OF railroads per passenger mile In that
state is 2.3l2 cents and the average cost
per passenger mile ito railroads is 2611
cents. 80 that there Is an actual loss OF
O.SO7 cents per passenger mile. The reve.
nue. for freight per ton per mile is 1.2is
cents and the cost ls 0.9l6 cents and the
profit 02s6 cents per ton per mile. These
figures Illustrate the depths to which bad
management and antagonistic legislation
have brought the railroad business In one
Of the most populous and wealth states of
the Union, which contains several great
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22

The sad fact has transpired that the
Democratic Philadelphia Record is dis
satisfied with the Republican National
league convention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22
The Proper Remedy.

From the Lebanon News.
The Scranton Tribune properly discoun-
tenances Sunday base ball playing and de-
nbunces Vt as a violation OF the moral and
statutory law, If newspapers In all cities
having ball teams would oppose Sunday
p ay.ng as t deserves we would soon hear
no more of It.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22

\ We give President Young fair warn
ing that If he robs Scranton of the Hon.
Patrick Meaney he need never expect
to slide on the Electric Citys cellar
door,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22

The Democratic minority in Pennsyl-
vania seems to lack even energy enough
to put a man on the coaching line.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22

With three men on bases and heavy
hitters on deck, Pitcher Quay retains
both his curves and his coOlness, and
appears to be confident he can retire
the side without run.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22

Understanding from the esteemed
Wilkes-Barre Record that LuZerne Re-
publicans want leader, We take great
pleasure in proposing the name Of Hon.
Joseph G. Powell.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22

take of many reformers to swell with
indignation at the men whom they sus-
pect of having "debauched the suf-
frage." as II that debauching were an
agreeable practice to those charged
with accomplishing it, whereas In nnearly
every case 1t is true that the debauchery
existed prior to its utilization in the
bloodless war Of the ballots, and was
called into play by the politician for
precisely the same reason and In exactly
the same spirit that the general Of an
army employs spies and informers. 1t
is not a high degree Of moral courage
which induces either the politician or
the general to make use, IN furtherance
Of his own purposes, OF the weaknesses
Or the vices Of men. But It ls politics
and 1t Is war; and the way to accom-
plish results in the direction of real re-
form Is not to waste time declaring
against the generalissimo but rather to
concentrate energies upon the nourish-
ment of the innate germ Of manliness
in the individual voter, to the end that
we may have an electorate incapable
of yielding to corrupt overtures.
Glowing orations at long intervals
will mot effect the necessary cure.
Neither will eloquent sermons preached
on one day in seven to congregations
which during the six days of each week
forget all about sermons. If the purity
of the ballot and the safety of the
greatest and wisest government known
to man are ends worth attaining at all,
they are ends justifying incessant work,
day in and day out, all along the line
work in the school, at the home fire
side, on the streets, in stores, club
rooms and caucuses. wherever men
meet and boys receive instruction.
This kind of work must be work of
duty purely, and not a work under
taken in the pursuit of public Office or
applause 1t Is q martyrs work, with
no rewards save those that come from
sense of duty done. and many dis
couragements that have to be wrestled
with in secret and overcome in silence.
And at the end. it is a work that the
public will not appreciate nor ever COM
prehend. Yet 1t is work that must be
done, if failure is not to be written upon
the experiment of self-government
During the four years of The Trb-
une's existence it has been the aim of
Its founders and conductors to give to
the people Of Northeastern Pennsyl
vania Il good. clean, wholesome news
paper, having convictions and the cour-
age to express them, but calling no hon
est opponent ugly names and bleeding
no candidates for office as the price
of its support. They are satisfied with
the experiments outcome. and are de-
termined to push steadily ahead. Now
Is the time to subscribe.
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railroad centers and every condition CAL
culated to make railroad investment a
good one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22
Republican State Convention.

Chairman b. F. Gilkeson. of the Re-
publican State committee, has issued
call for a state convention to meet at
Harrisburg Wednesday, Aug. 2S at II
o'clock a. m, for the nomination or one
candidate for state treasurer. six candi-
dates for judges of the Superior court,
and for the transaction of such other
business as may be presented. In this
convention the representation or the
northeastern counties will be as follows:
bruuIOrO .............'..'.-'''.'
CARBON ..................'.'.. .'..'.''.''
Lackawanna. First district......
Lackawanna Second district.
Lackawanna, Third district...... l
Lackawanna. Fourth district.
Luxerne, First district.
Luzerne, Second district.........
Luzerne, Third district. t............
Luzerne. Fourth district. .......... /
Luzerne, Fifth district.
Luzerne, Sixth district. t............ l
Monroe ...............'......'....
Schuylkill, First district.
Schuylkill, Second district. l
Schuylkill. Third district.
Schuylkill, Fourth district......
SuSQuehanna NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
wayne ......................
wyoming NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The total number of delegates will be 2S9,
OF which the above counties will supply "a.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22

The total number of delegates will be 2S9,
of which the above counties will supply "a.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22
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eNsnHHp AZ TIN PosfoySIcn At SCRANTON. PA. As
eIooNp-cLAes NAIL kAfTBR
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-20
The Bright side OF Farm Life.

That the average farmers life is not
exactly a bed of roses. few will deny.
But that 1t has its bright side is not to
be disputed Among the advantages
held by the farmer over any other Ia
boring class may be mentioned his in
dependence. With his comfortable
dwelling, well filled barns and cellar,
the modern farmer is absolutely the
most Independent of human beings.
Financial questions which the nation
may be worrying itself about affect him
but little. Labor strikes which involve
thousands of dollars and nearly all
classes of men. pass by him unheeded.
1t is impossible to find another busi-
ness or profession which is less depend
ent upon the patronage or favor of 9TH
ers. He knows that If he raises more
of any kind of produce than he requires
for his own use he will be able to dis
pose of it because his products are the
necessities of life. In place of being
dependent upon others he has the sat
isfaction of knowing that the whole
world is dependent upon him. This in
dependence is shown in many other
forms. He is not compelled as many
others are, to rise mt a certain hour and
labor a certain number of hours each
day under the direction of others until
he becomes simply a piece Of machin-
cry, without thought or feeling Of his
own. But. instead. his work is per-
formed as he thinks best and ut what
ever time he may consider most suita-
BILE.
Neither is he worried by the fear OF
losing his situation. as many Il one who
is employed by others is bound to be
at one time or another. His position is
secure, and he knows that with y fair
season his reconpense is assured.
Looking at the bright side of farm life
from another standpoint: M one ever
passed n fine farm in midsummer and
did not envy its owner. The pictur-
esque surroundings. the well kept fields
and pastures. the fine horses and sleek
cattle, the general air Of peace ann
prosperity which hover over II well APP
pointed farm. At this season. however.
inspired poets have caused many men
in other walks of lif" to BECOME farm
crs and many If the wrecks along the
country r"".'.i.'n we're cruscn by mon
WHO had I've remained III uiher
walks OF .E.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-20
National Irrigation Congress.

The programme for the national irri-
cation congress. which meets In Albu-
queruue in September, indicates an un-
usually able series of papers and ad-
dresses. The address of welcome to the
delegates will be made by Governor
Thornton, who will be followed by
Judge ]. S. Emery, of Kansas Among
the other speakers will be Hon. Clark
Il. Carr, of Illinois, eX-minister to Den
mark; Ex-Governor l.. A. Sheldon, OF
Los Angeles; John L. Frost, land COM
missioner of the Santa Fe road; Il. r.
Moses, of Kansas; Thomas Knight, Of
Missouri; Ex-Governor Prince; Judge
e. T. Kinney, of Utah. and Colonel X.
J. Hinton. Captain w. A. Glassford,
U. s. A., will present paper on 1.-THE
Cllmatology of the Arid Regions"
The topics to be discussed are all of
practical interest to the people of the
mountain region where irrigation Is
necessary for the successful raising Of
crops. Following the congress will be
two excursions, one through the Rio
Grande and Pecos Valleys and one to
Phoenix and the Salt River valley.
These excursions have been previously
noticed at length in these columns.
All of New Mexico is taking an act
i've interest in the congress, Albuquer-
que especially so, and the citizens of the
territory will extend hospitable greet
ing to the delegates and unite In making
their sojourn a pleasant one to an ex-
tent never before surpassed in the his
tory of the congress. 1t need hardly be
added that Colorado should be repre-
sented by a strong delegation.-Denver
(Colo) Daily News.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-20
Fall of q Meteor.

Tacoma, WASH, June ia Port
Townsend, Washington, special to the
Ledger says: Last night at eight o'clock
Chimacum, small farming center,
four miles from here, experienced a ter
rifle explosion and jar, the result Of
the falling of 5,OOO-pound meteor,
which burst with loud noise at the
height Of hundred yards, and after
causing a small-sized cyclone of several
minutes duration, buried itself deep in
the muddy bottom of neighboring Ia
goOn.
The meteor struck the bottom with
force enough to break crockery In a
farm house three miles away. creating
terror among residents, who believed
the end Of the world had come. Ten
hours after the occurrence the waters
of the lagoon were still bnbbling and
seething, and were found to be hot
enough to readily cook eggs. System
attic dragging of the lagoon failed to
bring up any traces of the celestial
messenger, which is believed to be
buried In the earth.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-20
SILVER IN ENGLAND.
Tho Bimetallic League Raising = Bis
Fund for Educational Work.

Tho Bim.talIic League Raising = Big
Fund for Educational Work.
London, June 1.-THE English Bims-
tallic league continues to press Its propa-
ganda with the utmost vigor. 1t is rails
ing a very large fund for Its legitimate
purposes. The total amount Is placed
at 100000, and it is stated that over
100000 have already been collected.
-Four persons and firms-Anthony
Gibbs & Sons, Sir William Houldsworth,
Heseltine, Powell & Co., and Hugh Nc
Almont, the great racing and yachting
millionaire have subscribed f2,50O
($12,5OO each.
Two members of the firms named are
directors of the Bank of England.
Twelve persons, Including the Duke Of
Sutherland, have subscribed f1,O0O each.
Other subscriptions range from $500
downwards, and are from many notable
business firms, banks and individuals.
The English monometallists have been
spurred to also adopt vigorous measures
by the efforts of the Bimetallic league,
which fact is accepted by the bimetal-
lists as proof that the great strides In
the bimetallic movement in England are
making such activity necessary on the
part of their opponents.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-20
More Ab,u. tn, Movement.

Chicago, June ia special to the
Record from Indianapolis, Indiana,
says: The Irish-American club of this
city, composed of 600 Of the most In
fluential Irishmen in this city. last night
approved the movement which is
secretly under way throughout the
United States, looking to the emanci-
patton of ireland and resort to arms.
The club has raised several hundred
thousand dollars, for the cause, and
members are authority for the state
ment the nearly $2,OOO,OOO has already
been raised in the United States. 1t Is
announced that some time this summer
the sympathzers with the movement
will hold national convention, prob
ably in Baltimore or Boston. The men,
bers of the local league say the Ma
tional Irish league of New York Is at
the head of the movement