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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
Henry Watterson,s Visit.

Scrantonians will doubtless recall the
regret occasioned one year ago by the
failure Of Hon. Henry Watterson, the
brilliant editor OF the Louisville Cour-
ier-Journal. to keep lecture date in
this city. That failure was due to cir
cumstances over which Mr.. Watterson
had no control. but 1t nevertheless
proved a serious disappointment to
many who earnestly desired to greet
and to hear this eloquent son Of the re-
constructed South. whose genius has
for years constituted q recognised en-
dowment of American Journalism, and
whose unique personality has long
dominated the politics Of an entire sec-
ton.
1t will now crafty these admirers
and many others to learn that the de.
sired opportunity will soon be afforded.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
A Guaranty of Pence

OF course, nobody expects war; On
this day of all days the very thought Of
war is harsh and out of place. Still, 1t
will not diminish the zest of the Christ
mastide festivities to know that if by
any of those peculiar mischances which
precipitate the great crises Of history
war should be forced upon us,we should
be better prepared to defend our own
than is generally understood. The Chi
cagO-Tlmes- Herald, just for its own
satisfaction, has taken a census of the
state governors Of the country, in order
to ascertain how many trained militia
men and how many equipped volun-
teers could be ordered to the front in an
emergency. The result Of its timely in
quiryi Is exhibited in the following table:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
Take Time by the Eorelock.

The Chicago Times Herald does not
overstate the truth when 1t says:
Not a single seaport town in America
is adequately fortified. 1t is possible that
cisco could cope for a time with an at
tacking fleet, or that We might improvise se
land batteries for the occasion; but this ~
no game to play with brittle tools. III we
are to sustain Mr.: Olney's dictum that
1.-The United States is practically sovereign
on this continent and its fiat law We
must be In position to hold our own in
the toughest kind of rough work. We
have 5000 miles of exposed seacoast. We
have treasures uncounted within gunshot
of a man-of-war lying in deep water.
While, as we say, invasion and occupation
of this land by u foreign power are incon-
ceivable menace lies in the fact that an
enemy, by holiing in forfeit our seaports.
might wiring from us dishOnorable and
most expensive peace.
The first duty of congress, Of course.
is to restore the nations revenues so
that this government may be made self
supporting. But at the same time 1t
should consider plans for an adequate
fortification of our coasts and for the
extension Of our fighting power on the
high seas. BY the time suitable plans
are perfected, it is altogether probable
that the federal finances will have I'M
proved sufficiently to warrant the plac-
ing of them into practical execution.
The spending of Sl0,O00,0OO a year for
period say of ten years would do much
to right the nations lamentable weak
ness in these directions; and at the
first sign of actual war, this amount
could be multiplied by ten. 1t VIII not
do to sit idle in this matter. The dan
ger is seen and it is real. Prepare for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
The relish with which the citizens o

The relish with which the citizens Of
Philadelphia will today assail their
Christmas turkey will be heightened by
the fact that the great street railway
strike is over. and diminished by the
recollection that while the company and
the men lost in the neighborhood of
$25o.OOO apiece, they as innocent third
parties were mulcted to the tune Of not
less than S1,5OO.000. This seems q big
price to pay because the Union Trac-
tion company is q corporation with
many Of the instincts Of the hog; but
Its payment may cause the affected
public to do some wholesome thinking
as to the question Of its own heretofore
ignored rights.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
REPUBLICAN, STATE CONVENTION.

Headquarters Republican state commit
tee, 1921 Walnut street.
Philadelphia. Pa, Dec. 12. 1880
To the Republican Electors of Pennsyi'
vania:
The Republicans of Pennsylvania, by
their duly chosen representatives, Will
meet in state convention, Thursday. Apri'
%. 1896, at 10 O'Clock n. m., in the opera
House. city of Harrisburg, for the pur-
pose of nominating two candidates Tor
representatives at large in congress ana
thirty-two candidates for presidential ele2-
tors, selecting eight delegates at large TO
the Republican national convention, ana
transacting such other business as may be
presented.
BY order Of the state committee.
NJ. S. Quay,
Attest: Chairman.
Jere B. Rex.
W. X. Andrews.
Secre ries
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
The Value OF War.

/
platform in this city of Rev. DIR. Park
hurst will impart an element Oh specla
interest to some passages from the SER
mon which he preached in Madison
Square Presbyterian church on last
Sunday morning. After eulogiZing the
pacific teachings and tendencies OF the
Christmas time. DR.. Parkhurst pro-
ceeded in bold strokes to paint the hor-
rors of q war with England. He said
There will be no conflict that Will &c
beyond the point of messages and pro-
nunciamentos on either side II the
church of the Bethlehem Christ comes
out and records it's veto. Christianity,
both here and in England, is too
thoroughly an integral part of national
life for armies and navies to clash in
war. We are not here to discuss the
international technicalities of the case.
This is not the place to enter into a
philosophical or historical exposition of
the Monroe doctrine only 1t is safe to
say that this nation Is not going to be
drawn into an international conflict of
arms-to the dishonor of Christianity,
the encouragement of civilization, the
destruction of life and treasure and the
decentralization of our entire organic
iife-in behalf of a doctrine such as
that which probably 80 per cent. of a
congregation as well informed as this
would not be able to state intelligibly,
and the other 10 per cent. who can
state it disagreeing among themselves
as to whether the doctrine Is appli-
cable to the present situation.
I'VE are not speaking disparagingly
of loyalty to country or patriotic re-
gard for our national rights. But
patriotic passions are incensed and can
be easily fired to the point where right
anced consideration tabooed If the
nations would first take up business
that belongs to them and If England and
the United States would join hands in
the rather more gospel enterprise of
rescuing pillaged and outraged Armenia
from the dirty, bloody grip of the Turk,
these two nations of brothers would
soon find themselves in good Christian
condition Of spirit probably to settle
that little question of civil engi-
neering down in Venezuela in a way
that would save both parties not only
their pride and their heads, but their
Christian repute."
The press and the pulpit are for the
most part in perfect accord in deplor-
ing the barbarities of war. Neverthe-
less, 1t is idle to expect that war has
yet taken its place among the lost arts.
DR.. Parkhurst's own experience and
personality are living object lessons
of the inevitableness of war. We some-
times feel inclined to think that one of
the best things which could happen to
the American people would be a right
eous war. 1t would stir their blood, set
the currents of patriotism moving
among the masses, re-democratize our
rapidly differentiating classes and nut
American politics on a moral basis
which would take the boodlers and the
spoilsmen a generation to defile. OF
course, war Is horrible and also costly
But national publication is not to be
had for nothing, even though this be
the zenith age of civilization.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

The suggestion in The Truth by DR..
c. j. Barrett that each state in the
American union contribute fully
equipped battleship to the American
navy is an excellent one The warshps
which already bear the names of cer-
tain states could be renamed. and the
states own gift be christened with the
states own name. So far as Pennsyl-
vania is concerned, we do not doubt
that such a donation to Uncle Sam
would be cheerfully accorded. 1t would
cost in the neighborhood Of $3,OO0,UJ0.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
JOURNALISTIC.

The issue OF the Wilkes-Barre News
Dealer for Sunday last was It's Christmas
number. and good one 1t was, too. There
were twenty pages, altogether, filled with
well-selected literary features and brigh,
advertisements. The News-Dealer has
recently been very perceptibly improved
and Is now one of the brightest inland
dailies printed anywhere.
-:o:-
In celebration of its occupancy Of q
brand-new four-story home the Pottsville
Republican last Friday issued special
number containing twsnty-four pages. The
Republican. among other improvements
mas introduced linotype machines, four
Mergenthalers being the magnitude of its
battery. This puts our Pottsville contem-
porary well abreast OF the procession, and
Illustrates the possibilities open to enter
To-
The Allentown Leader, on Saturday sur
prlseu It's readers with a lj-pags number,
All Tor one cent. The Leader is bright az
gresslve, fearless and newsy. Ii at first
jos,ed the staid PENNSYLVANIA. G Germar.
community in which 1t made Its home: but
al last they're getting used to its frisky
ways and. in fact, are beginning to eX-
pect that style of pluck, energy and dash.
IN consequence, the Leader Is already
nourishing, and the end Is not yet.
Ha2ieton's most prosperous paper, the
standard. has recently doubled its size
anu therefore its accep. 'blity. The Stand
ara is trif!e Off col Q politically. being
that nowadays anoma. Gus thing, a Dem
ocratc newspaper; bat i'm all other details
IL is eHterprising and alert
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

force OF 175.000 soldiers would be avail
able within a week following q ueclara-
tion of hostilities; and 100000 more
within co days. This is u sufficient Sc
cuFity to assure uninterrupted peace
and good will
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

Perhaps by the time Canada gets her
frontier satisfactorily fortified the logic
Of events will have rendered the entire
work futile.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

pear 10 make a quorum deputy sergeant
as was done two years ago when Car.
sressman scranton and other members
were placed under arrest by Speaker
Crisp. W r. n
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

John Wanamaker's settlement of the
Philadelphia street railway strike was
q settlement that settled. John always
did have a winning way. "a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
THE RUNAWAY TOYS.


The Hobby Horse was so tired that dav.
With never bite TO eat
That he whispered the Doll: 81 shall run
with the curly-headed Doll Baby ON his
And hard. at his heels went the Jumping
Jack!
And the little boy-he never knew.
blew!
Then the Humming Top went round and
And CRASHED, through the window-panc.
For the little red Railroad Train.
The pnini,e,n!, Duck went "Quack! quack!
But the Railroad Train just whstled back.
TIL the Elephant saw what the racket
And packed his trunk and-away he went.
The little Toy Sheep in the corner there
Was bleating long and loud:
But the Parrot said ''Hush"' and pulled
his hair,
And galoped off with the crowd!
And ,he Tin Horn blew and the Toy Drum
But away they went down the frightened
Till they all caught mp with the railroad
train.
And they never went back to their homes
again.
The blue policeman and al the boys
Went racing away-away,
For big reward for the runaway Toys
Was cried in the streets that day.
But they kept right on round the world so
wide.
While the Little Boy stood on the steps
and cried.
Where did they go. and what did they do?
Bored hole 20 China and--just dropped
through.
r. L. Stanton, in Times Herald.
Not Explicit.
First Belligerent-Dar amt a word OBJ
troOf in what yo' says!
Second Belligerent-Do yo' mean to say
lie?
First Belligerent-Dat's just what I
mean.
Second Belligerent (wallling off)-Well,
why doan yo' say 80 right ont? | hates
dis beatin' bout de bush,-Puck.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

A generous gift to some discerning
charity would be the proper way to
celebrate the day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

TOtaI .............. .Ht,756 2,199 500
Several states lack representation In
this table. 1t seems fair to assume that,
including the $1,000 men In the regular
army. an equipped and drilled fighting
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

Representation In this convention will
be the same as in the last state conven-
tion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

Scranton's two new bridges stand
today practically completed. They rep
resent total expenditure of public
money approximating in amount to
$2S5.OOO. Of this vast sum every cent
passed under the careful scrutiny of City
Controller Fred. j. Widmayer; and 1t Is
not a reflection upon anybody's hon
esty to say that the city is not little
flying fact that from the moment of the
beginning of the work of bridge con-
structiOn down to the present hour
scandal and no hint of profligate or
careless disbursement
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
Take time by the forelocls.

1t fits in with the harmonious spirit
of the season to know that in making
his last appointment of deputy factory
inspector-that for Allegheny county
Governor Hastings has selected the
candidate recommended by Senator
Quay, thus giving public evidence that
he has no desire to cherish grudges or
prolong unnecessarily spirit of fac
tional strife. There is no reason why
the governor and the senator as joint
leaders Of the states Republicanism.
should remain asunder; nor Is there
reason to expect that with the preva-
lance of wise counsel they will. 1t rests,
we suspect. largely with Senator Quay
whether this evidence of conciliatory
spirit shall be the forerunner of COM
plete'reconciliation along lines that will
invite the approval of united party.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

through Mr.. Watterson's acceptance of
an invitation to deliver his newest and
most eloquent address, that upon
abraham Lincoln in the Frothing-
ham theater on Jan. II. 1896. The pro-
ceeds of this lecture will go to the bene-
fit of the Pennsylvania Oral school, that
splendid institution in the midst of us
which was last year curtailed in its ex-
pected aid from the state through un-
avoidable economies at Harrisburg;
and therefore it makes a dOubly strong
appeal to the interest and the sympa-
thies of our people.
We may reasonably expect that this
exceptional opportunity to hear one of
the most eloquent of living speakers
upon a theme which offers the fullest
scope for the play of his versatile tall
ents and for the benefit of an institution
which is the pride of every resident of
our city will be fully improved Ny TINS
intelligent and public spirited commun-
ity. The greeting of Scranton to its
distinguished visitor should. upon this
occasion, leave no room for question as
to its cordiality and its sincerity.
The United States will be sorry To
miss Chile from the parliament OF
Friendly American republics which is
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

The United States will be sorry To
miss Chile from the parliament OF
friendly American republics which Is
going to covenant together to uphold
the Monroe doctrine; but If Chile pre-
fers the wet side. that is Chile's right
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-15
GOOD CROP PROSPECTS.
The Pear Blight /. on the Dcc,,n.

The Pear Blight Is ON the Decline.
Thomasville, Ca, June 1.-THE general
crops have improved greatly during the
last few weeks, when the weather has
been all that could be desired for the
growing crops. Corn ana cotton are catch
ing up for lost ground, while potatoes
cane, peas and miscellaneous crops are
very good. The blight has checked up
somewhat in the pears and there will be
a fair yield in many orchards. Grapes are
being shipped from this county now. and
the prospects are good. Melons are also go
ing forward, Thomas county having
shipped the first car load. The Weld viii
be fair one. The peach and plum cron
is better than for several years, while the
whole face of the earth is covered with
briar berries, and the small darky is
happy.
brownsville met Moultrie yesterday in
the diamond and was defeated. The con-
tinued defeat of the home team is becom-
ing monotonous and there will probably
be pressure brought to bear on the ball
players to make them practice sufficiently
10 hold their own. 1t is not Thomasville's
way to take second place AMI it is a little
Calling to the pride of the people to be de-
feated even at ball
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-15
Hoods Pills family fs catha9Scp i: 2s ss''
TWO TO HANG Ar JAcksoNvILLE.
William Jones and Alexander Simms
TO Die ON July 10.

Jacksonville. Fla, June 1i.-Sheriff Bow
den of Duval county received to-day the
death warrants for William Jones, con-
victed of the murder Of his daughter. Flor
ence Jones, and Alexander Sims. convicted
of the murder of Policeman Edward f.
Minor April Z, 1895 Both men are colored.
The warrants fix the date of the hanging
Of both men as July 10.
Neither of the men displayed any ner-
vousness during the reading of the war
rants. Jones still maintains his innocence
Sims said he was sorry for the deed, and
was ready to give up his life for it,
1t will be remembered that Jones daugh-
ter was found lying In some bushes in
the outskirts of the city with her throat
cut and over sixty knife wounds in her
body. The murder remained mystery for
several days. Finally Jones was arrest
ed. The evidence. although circumstan-
tial, Went to show that Jones had killed
his daughter TO prevent the fact that he
had been crimnally intimate with her
from becoming known. The girl was in
delicate condition.
Sims murdered Policeman Minor, who
went, with his brother. Lieut.. Minor to
arrest Sims for the murder of a negro
known as Bud" Stucks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-15
MUNYON'S
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-15
AGNEw on THE RACK.
No Intentional Wrong Doing Proven
Against Him Yet

ocala, Fla, June IA committee of the
Agnew Bank depositors convened this af-
ternoon in the court house. Those pres
ent were Alfred Aver, who was chairman;
d. A. Miller. secretary, Robert Harrison
of Orange Springs, Samuel Sigh of Lady
Lake, Messrs. Baker and Scott of Sumter
county and r. L. Anderson of Ocala. The
meeting was held TO make inquiry into
the truth or fallacy of rumors charging
f. W. Agnew with converting certain as
sets OF the. bank to his use, among others
$4,000 of Globe Phosphate mining stock.
Mr.. Agnew said that the stock was bought
for the bank and was still in the bank
At its purchased price, $4,000, 1t was
deemed perfectly good par asset. Other
rumors were found equally baseless. and
so pronounced by Receiver Mcdonald.
Some of these depositors who felt decided
~ unkind toward Mr. Agnew when they
came to town. believing these exaggerated
and baseess reports, are now convinced
the late president of the First National
Bank was more sinned against than
SHINING.
From statements made this afternoon it
seems the charge against Mr.. Agnew Of
appropriating bank assets to his own use
grew out of Mr.. Agnew and the bank hold
ing some Marion phosphate stock when the
run was made on the bank this stock, So
oOO,. was sold and instead of the
amount received being placed to
70 credit of the bank, and Mr. Agnew,
It all went to the latters account In the
excitement attending the run on the bank
this error was not discovered until its af-
fairs went into the rpcpiVarfa ha pdc Tho
transaction is looked upon as a technical
violation of the banking law, but without
any intent on Mr. Agnew's part to appro-
pirate the money received to his own use
for the stock belonging to the bank, as the
money so received by him was paid out in
the run on the bank.
Receiver Mcdonald received the commit
tee very kindly and answered every qucs-
ton put to him that the law would admit
of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
CENTRAL RAILROAD REORGANIz-
ALTON.

- AHN W
Georgia as Agent of the Mercan-
tile Trust Company of New York
Is now prepared 10 receive deposits OF
securities under the agreement OF May
%. 1895, for the reorganization of the Cen
trail Railroad and Banking Company Of
Georgia.
Central railroad stock and certificates
Of indebtedness must be tranferred into
the name Of The Mercalule Trust Com
pany as Trustee" before being deposited.
and all bonds which admit of registration
must be registered in the same name.
Securities now in the hands of The Mer-
camille Trust Company deposited under
the 'Hollins" plan will be transferred to
the present plan upon surrendering to the
Southern Bank its temporary receipts or
the certificates of deposit of the trust com
pany heretofore issued.
SOUTHERN BANK OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA,
JOHN FLANNERY. President.
Savannah. Ga, June il, 1895
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-15
APoSTMASTER UNDERACLoUD
THE CASH OF THE WARESBORO
OFFICE $1,000 SHORT.

Postmaster LIde Leaves Town After
Having Failed i'm an Alleged Al
temPt to Commit Suicide - His
Friends willing 10 Help Him out
of His Trouble 81 He Returns-IIe
Ran a store and seemed 10 he
Prospecting.
Waresboro. Ga. June III. Z. Lide. who
has been postmaster here for two years,
and has been running a small mercantile
business also, is about 2O00 short with the
government. Inspector Bulla came here
last Tuesday and Lide went home. saying
he would return in few minutes, but
was found five or six hours later asleep al
home He was aroused and seemed 10 be
very sick. He had evidently taken poison,
but it made him vomit and did not have
the desired effect.
Inspector Bulla notified his bondsmen,
who viii make the shortage good. Lide
kept promising to come TO the Office and
check up the accounts as soon as he was
able, but has not been in the Office yet. He
left on the early train yesterday before
day for Waycross and from there went TO
Duke, and has not been seen since. The
United States marshal is hunting him. Lide
has many friends. who say If he will re-
turn, they will help him make his short
age good. He is treasurer of the town and
caught it for about 500. He has a young
wife and two children. His wife is connect
ed with the best families OF the county.
and she is almost heartbroken. c. W. Tyre
the mayor. has been placed in charge of
the postofiice. and will continue until an
appointment is made.