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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

money!" What reliance can be placed
by sincere gold bugs" or by anybody
else in an advocacy of the gold standard
which, In one breath. declares virtually
for gold monometalllsm. in the next for
gold. silver and paper. used inter-
changeably, and. in the last, offers to
give the whole case away by authoriz-
Ing the establishment Of a shaky state
bank currency?
The Memphis platform would. In our
judgment, have commanded more re-
spect had 1t simply said something like
this: Recognizing the fairness of the
damand for a larger use in our currency
of silver upon parity with gold. We
favor the free coinage of American sill
yer, at a ratio toward gold to be here
after fixed by congress-; and we recon-
mend that for purposes of security, a
protective tariff be placed on all silver,
whatever It's form. imported from for
eign lands"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25
Tho Universal Binff.

From the Wilkes Barre Record.
In answer to the general sentiment IN
favor OF the introduction of safety tenders
on street cars, the trolley companies say
that there are no practical tenders In the
market. As soon, they claim, as II Is
proved that tenders which will save life
and limb can be made. they will put them
on their cars 1t Is claimed, however,
that no Tenders have been invented 80 far
that will fill the bill. This reminds us OF
the old lady who once said: I'm open 10
conviction, but I'd like to see the man who
could convince me-" The trolley people
say they are ready to use the tenders, but
they'd like to see the fender that would
suit them
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25
SCRANTON, MAY 25, 1895.

Tho American people. from tradition
and interest, FAVOR BlMETALLISM. and
the Republican party demands the use of
BOTH GOLD AND SILVER AS STANDARD
MONEY. with such restrictions and I'M
der such provisions, TO be determined by
legislation. as will secure the mainten.
ance Of the parity Of values OF the two
metals. so that the purchasing and debt.
paying power of tho dollar whether of
silver. gold or paper, shall be at all times
equal" National platform,
Junc 1900
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25
Hawnips Manifest Destiny,

From The Chicago TImes- Herald.
The manifest destiny OF Hawaii IL to be-
come Pacific annex to the republic of
the United States. 1t will be feasible to
set up there territorial form of govern.
ment, whose smooth and flexible operation
will silence antagonisms, insuring pence
and engendering benefcent progress. HaA
wall is bound to become II Pacific garden
for our Uncle Samuel. We need not
hasten the day. but we must not permit
any other power to delay 1t.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

Hello, Exchange. Give me Mr.. Burns.
Z-z-z-z-ling!
Is that Mr. Burns?
DO not guess again.
Mr.. Burns what Is your opinion OF the
Iackawanna SusquehSnna consressioha'
apportionment?
Haven't thought much about II. It's q
little late for opinions now, anyway. You
Republican fellows have advanced the
opinions.
But would not Susuuehanna's big Repub-
lican majority be apt to deinoraltze our
local Democracy?
Demoralize! Young man. DO you mean
to be sarcastic?
No. no! But could Lackawanna DEM
ocrats bear up under such a load?
Bear up! Why haven't they borne up
under honest John De--oh, ask Mr.. Bell
Don't bother me--Tm busy Goodbye.
Z-z-z-z-ling!
Is that Mr.. Craig?
Yaw! Ich vas Billy.
Billy, can you give any reasonable ex.
cuse why you should he upon earth?
Yaw. I vas assists Mr.. Herring. He
vas read n book about de lunch for fife
thousand by finfe loaf and zwei suscoes. He
wants to know how to find n pretzel for
Herr Burke, who vas gold und hungry.
See?
Billy, the extra tax on beer will Increase
the revenues quite perceptlbly?
Oh, yaw Und hurd to brewers. But
tInk of de oxpens at next campaign! No
body but the OK ~councilmens can offord to
run.
Say. Billy! How would you like to be
sheriff next time?
IN dell you some udder day. Der guager
wants me to go oud init him. Goot-by.
Z-Z-z-z-lingl
Exchange, give me John NJ. Harris.
Z-z-z-z-ling!
1s that Mr.. Harris?
No.
Who Ia this talking?
This IL the typewriter.
Tell Mr.. Harris ia like TO speak to him.
He says ne Is too busy to come TO the
phone now. He's writing to Anna
Z-z-z-z-ling!
Hellol Exchange, What did you cut US
Off for?
Mr.. Amerman wishes to speak to you.
What is 1t, Mr.. Amerman?
Is that The Tribune?
Yes.
Who's at the phone7
This is the SCOOP editor.
All right, you are the man / wanted to
speak to. have an important item.
| Yes! Yesl Let 'er go.
wanted to tell you that we haven't
found schedule A yet.
Z-z-z-z-ling! ling-!-!!-!!!-!!!!
Give me No. 28746s
Is that Nellie3
Yes.
Where were you last night whom
| called?
was out on my bike with George. Sorry
| I missed your call, but we had lovely
time. wore my--my new suit.
| Your boomers?
Yes. You know II was quite dark.
The suit you mean?
No. no. I mean the sun had gone down,
you know. George was very nice and
said lots Of pleasant things. He told me
that he was glad to see more Of me that
was in good shape to ride on the wheel;
and when we climbed the hill he said that
had improved wonderfully In retaining
my breath; that my pants were not nearly
as loud and long az usual ss
Excuse me. Nelllel Someone ID calling
for copy. Goodbye.
Z-x-z-z-lingl
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

The reported desire of President
Cleveland to have the Democratic party
nominate Lieutenant General Schoneio
for president next year is doubtless
based upon the questionable hypothesis
that thers will then be q Democratic
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

in part the wages of employees Noach
are not paid In cash in thirty days. The
nominal purpose of this bill, Of course.
is to hit the owner Of the company
store; but Its real effect will be simply
to put new burden of costs upon those
who trade in such stores.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

The Cleveland convention of the Ma
tional League of Republicans CLUBS
could do nothing wiser than to re-
adopt, in its entirety, the Minneapohs
platform. The people next year are
going to correct the mistake of 1892
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

The fact that Senator Quay has been
writing letters to certain legislators at
Harrisburg in advocacy of the new
Superior court bill is merely another
token that the Beaver statesman
knows a good thing when he sees 1t.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

An enthusiastic admirer Of Senator
Sherman suggests that the United
States government break over dts rule
to honor none but the dead with monu-
ments, and erect a statue to the living
dean of American statesmen. The idea
Is not half bad. But Senator Sherman
already has pretty good monument
In his own brilliant career in public at
fairs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

1t is possible that, having now got
what he wanted out Of this legislature,
Mr.. Magee doesn't care how Sharply
his Pntsburg newspaper raps 1t over
the knuckles.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

It is hardly probable that a monu-
ment Of public gratitude will ever be
erected to the memory OF the author
of the recentIy-passed Drme bill. which
places a 1oper-cent. tax upon the face
value Of all store orders. checks, divi-
dends. passbooks and other company
store paper that represents in whole or
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

The West Chester Republican. one OF
the brightest and cleanest OF interior
newspaper, has been compelled by the
growth of it's business to order fine
new perfecting press, which reminds us
anew that you cannot keep a good
thing down.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

The story that Justice Harlan's i'm
passloned AMI unjudicial speech in be-
half Of the income tax was meant as
the opening gun Of a campaign for the
presidential nomination Is doubtless
apochryphal. No Republican will ever
be nominated on a platform favoring
a tax on incomes; and no Supreme court
Judge who SO far forgets the dignity
Of his position as to initiate the reck-
less methods Of the professional dema-
gogue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

"It is" says Walter Wellman, "a Gu
rious commentary upon the miserable
salaries paid to our chief government
officials that the man who controls the
fiscal affairs of the government
amounting to half billion dollars a
year, should have trouble In meeting
his rent" 1t depends somewhat upon
the size of the rent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25
START THINGS THUSLY;

By offering Habiua" Silks
pantry Japan hand LOOMS exactly
spin and
Japanese word Habu translated into language These silks
after being made in their color
and printed in the beautiful
with half called Ind,
crack and pull Our "Habtuai" belong different family silks They
washable and
the best New York them special
sale price, your choice,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

Senator Quay denies thnt he had
anything to do with the legislatures
recent defeat Of the various apportion-
men: bills; but the persons who sit up
nights to call Quay names will continue
to belalor him with ipvcctive. They
are quite Indifferent to the thing called
Justice.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

The Philadelphia Times. noting that
numerous manufacturers are nowadays
Increasing the wages of their working
men, reaches the singular conclusion
that the Mckinley tariff was a failure.
1t forgets two important facts; first.
that under the Mckinley tariff, faulty
as that tariff may have been in some
details. wages were high and employ-
ment general; and second. that It did
not fail in It's primary function as g.
raiser of f'dc' al revenue. No kind tf
tarifI can keep the American people
Idle for long; but the hybrid Wilson
tariff has kept an unprecedented num-
bcr Of illem idle fdl an unprecedented
period and raddled upon the remainder
an unprecedented ran'c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25
pone too n.

1t is beginning to impress US that
the Quay county movement doth post
pone too much.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by AjoSchus. Tho
Tribune AstrOl0Gor.
Astrolabe cast: 2.T q. m. for Saturday,
May rs, 1895.
m Q
CIV
Moon rises 3.51 q. m.

Noon rises 3.bl q. m.
A child born on this day will be possessed
Of an even temper and o disposition
sweeter than stick Of freshly-pulled mo-
lasses candy. He would be a success AZ
leader OF church choir or presiding Of
icer at tho Scranton board Of control.
The tip should be given Hon. Thomas
Reed that one might Us we'll fish for trout
from the South Side ash dumps as to at
tempt to catch delegates In northeastern
Pennsylvania with Mr.. Scranton's tackle.
Let US hope that Mr.. Atherton will not
be obliged to hang out the cold weather
flag upon his own candidacy as mayor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

In phiiadelphia, the fenderless troll
ley car nuisance has reached such
sanguinary proportions that leading
citizens have Joined In calling an i'm
mense public meeting OF protest. The
same nuisance in Scranton has not
progressed quite that far, but It is
sufficie ntly massive to warrant speedy
correction.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25
AjacchiiS' Advice

The thirsty resident of the Eighth ward
will do well to take something home in q
peach can tonight. Everything Is closed
In the Eighth on Sunday. you know.
Overcoats may be discarded between the
hours OF and y. m. today. unless there
Is q change In the weather.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25
.G0LDSM|TA'S -
BAZAAR.
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A SLOW
RECOVERY.


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OF almost
ting
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12

In paper submitted TO the Kansas
state board of agriculture Wyundotto
county farmer said:
Better results will ordinarily be So.
cured from cutting seed potatoes rs they
are used than cutting them in advance.
Where cut in advance they may be
spread out thinly, and the cuts will dry
up, or they may be dried up by plaster
GYPSUM, or they may be thoroughly
mixed with dirt. The cutting prefer
to have done by hand An active boy or
girl, after two or three days practice,
will cut 20 bushels per day. 1t takes a
smart man TO cut 40 bushels of potatoes
per day with a machine. | prefer to
have large potatoes cut to single eyes.
l have thoroughly tried Mr.. Grenier's
plan Of planting whole potatoes, both
large and small, and am decidedly of
the opinion that, although it has dis.
tinguished advocate, under our condi.
tions 1t will not do
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
ERfZM- lAIs y>..s<
7ss|g;:,sFslEE-Pfg
} A ssggEssf.ss3e1,Qht7.KPEN
PREPARE FOR DROUGHT.
by Arranging For Irrigation at IA Critical
Stage In tho Crops Growth.

Some of the experiment stations are
giving considerable attention to studies
regarding the amounts Of water required
by different crops FOR perfect develop
ment, rs we'll rs the best time and
methods of applying it. 1t would DO
well TO consider also the economy OF wa
ter storage and irrigation on small
scale, as suggested by The Experiment
Station Record The Record very truly
says:
A deficiency Of rainfall during COM
paratively short period at critical stage
Of the growth Of crop-aS, for instance,
at the time of formation Of seed-may
result III serious reduction in yield and
quality of crop or in total failure.
Tho most reliable safeguard against
such result is irrigation in some form.
There is reason TO believe that the sys-
TENS of irrigation now so extensively
and successfully practiced i'll the arid
and semiarid regions may bo employed
In modified form and on a smaller scale
with marked advantage on at least the
more valuable farm lands of the humid
regions of the United States.
In such regions there is usually little
trouble in securing all the water needed
for purposes of irrigation. BY impound-
ing the small streams and utilizing the
springs which occur Oh almost every
farm sufficient water hight be stored ut
small expense TO carry the crops safely
over the one or two "dry spells which
are likely to occur during tho growing
season. The construction of extensive
reservoirs and canals of course could not
wisely be undertaken, but on great
many farms the typographical conditions
are such that the small streams might
be collected in reservoirs from which the
water might be distributed by means Of
open bitches over a large area Of the
farm, or portion Of the flow of larger
streams might bo diverted and distrib
utcd by the same means in time Of need.
IL fact this kind Of irrigation, especial
ly in meadows, is already practiced to
limited extent IN tho eastern United
States.
Such system intellgently practiced
would very largely eliminate the ele-
ment of chance in farming operations
and reduce the culture of the soil moro
nearly to science. Besides affording
greater security, it would permit of in
tensivo cultivation and tho widest di-
versifcation Of crops The latter is
matter Of highest Importance in those
regions which are at present confined to
the production of ono or two staple
crops, such as cotton, corn or wheat.
60 1,,,. ,.f
the crop is a much moro serious matter
than under a system in which variety
of crops is grown.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
ANCIENT RoAD suPeRsTITloNs.
Traditions Of the Middle Ages Tell Us That
satan Was RoadbuiIder.

An official of tho department of pub
lie works Of France has recently pub
lisnei book containing collection OF
the legends and superstitions concerning
roads, bridges, mines and other similar
works, which i full OF curious tradi-
tons Those which date from the mid
die ages are particularly noticeable for
the part taken by the devil in the con-
struction of the public works, as. &C
cording 10 them, his satanic majesty
was the most ontorprising and efficient
contractor 10 bc found anywhere. If any
engineer. architect or contractor found
himself in trouble no had only to make
n compact with satan, who would per-
form his task generally in single
night, but very suddenly, at any rate,
the only price demanded heing a soul.
According to tie more common legends,
the devil was often careless about the
terms of the bargain, and at the conclu-
sion of his labors found himself cheated
of the human soul no expected by the
substitution Of cock or some other bird
or animal. He would then have destroy
ed in a rage the work he had completed.
only, the priest having blessed it immo-
diately after its finish, satan had no fur
thor power over it.
The best place for tie invocation Of
the devil was held to be tho crossing Of
the four roads American contractors
who are in trouble may be glad to know
the most approved process for raising
the dovil 1t is to stand at such place
at midnight and there cut in TWO a black
hen, meanwhile pronouncing the terri
bic words, "Eloim, Essaim, frugitavi ct
appellant. In comparatively recent
times the author of the book, Paul Sc
billot, states that the superstition Of the
common people concerning the railway
was very ridiculous, the bishop of Or
leans going so far rs to issue special
prayer for those who might have to
travel in such a manner. Exchange.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
S9w

MORTGAGE SALE:-Default has been made
vi in the conditions of a mortgage executed
by Charles H. Wagner and Emma ). Wagner
his wife, to william n, Waldby whereby the
power OF sale in said mortgage contained has
become operative. said mortgage bears date
April END, 1898, and was recorded April end.
1898, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for
the county of Gratlot, and state of Michigan,
in llber ~ of mortgages, on page 5i7. One an
nual installment of interest on said mortgage
is past due and yet remains unpaid. More
than thirty days have elapsed since said in
Stallment OF interest became due, and the said
MORTGAGE exercising his option in said mort
gage contained, hereby declares the principal
sum thereof, as well as all interest thereon.
now due and payable The amount claimed as
due upon said mortgage at date hereof is the
sum of seven hundred and fourteen dollars
and eighty-One cents. No proceedings have
thereof, either at law or in equity; notice is
hereby given that by yirturc OF the power OF
sale in said mortgage contained, and of the
statute i'm such case provided. the premises
described i'm said mortgage to-wit: The north
half of the south half of the nOrth-we est quarter
of section eleven, in township eleven north. of
range two west, situated in GratiOt county,
state of Michigan, will be sold at public vendue
10 the highest bidder at the front door of the
court house, in the village of Ithaca, state Of
Michigan, on the twenty second day of June,
1895, at one O'Clock in the afternoon, 10 satisfy
the sum due rs aforesaid, together with the
interest then accrued and the legal costs and
charges of this foreclosure, including an at
torney fee of twenty tye dollars as authorized
by law.
Dated March IS, leo5
G.. }. WILLETT. o3s-l3 WILLIAM II. WALDBY.
Attorney for MOrtgeRee. Mortgage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
DRoBATE oRDER:-state of Michigan

DROBATE ORDER:-State OF Michigan.
i County of Gratot, ss. At a session of the
Probate Court for said county, held at the
Probate Office in the village of Ithaca on the
S0th day OF March I'm the year one thous-
and eight hundred and ninetyive. Present
John NJ Eyerden. Judge of Probate. Ia the
matter OF the estate of James Sanders de-
ceased. On reading and fling the petition.
duly verified, of Minnie Parsons praying
that an administrator be appointed OF the
estate OF said deceased.
Thereupon il is ordered that Monday the
Goth day of April next, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon be assigned for the hearing of said
petition, and that the heirsat-law of said de-
ceased, and all other persons interested in said
estate, are required to appear alta session of
said Court. then to be holden in the Probate
Once, In the village OF Ithaca and show cause
II any there be, why the praye OF the petit
TONER should not be granted aud IL IL further
ordered, that said petitioner give notice To the
persons Interested I'm said estate. OF the pen
dency of said etition, and the hearing thereof
by causing copy OF this order TO be published
in the ALMA RECORD newspaper printed and
circulated I'm said county, three successive
weeks previous To said day OF hearing
"a true copy. JoHN NJ EyERDEN
lsEALl. s59-iw Judge OF Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
RECENT INVENTIONS.

A novel design Of curtain shade holder
70 fit any window
\ folding crib that occupies small space
and always ready for an emergency.
\ roofing material made OF wood pulp
formed I'm strips and soaked In rubber and
oil
y safety paper for checks tho coloring
matter IN tho paper being changed by the
ink
y process OF treating paper with size
Of boracic acid and glycorin to prevent lbs
deterioration in hot or damp climates.
a steel frame to hold boot, shoe or cor.
set laces in which pullcys are inserted in
stead of prongs to facilitate the movement
Of the lace strings
a corrugated gauSe for miners lamps
so rs to increase the perforated surface
through which the ventilation Is effected
without increasing tho cubical contents Of
the lnHlp
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
ROan Material In Florida.

Towns in Florida have "A great boon
in the so called paving clay found near
Barlow and elsewhere farther south. 1t
is not sololy clay, bit a combination Of
sand, clay and oxide Of iron. 1t breaks
up under the picl; when dug and needs
no other preparation to be put upon tho
sandy streets nf , ridian towns 1t is
laid on several inches deep, wet and
then rolled. The result is hard,
smooth surface that resists the wear Of
traffic. Railway companies in Florida
have used the material for the mp.
proachos to stations and for crossings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
Grasses ana forage Crops.

Nearly all over tho western states
there seems 20 be general interest in
the question Of land improvement by
clovorinG and getting much Of the land
into meadows and pastures. 1t is a
shame that some systematic attention
has not been given 60 our grasses, for
herein must lie the salvation of large
portion of the western part Of Kansas
and Nebraska There are varieties Of
grass said to do we'll in droughty re-
gions, and little experimentation along
this line would seem sensible. Then tho
care Of meadows and pastures should be
encouraged Most OF the dairying and
feeding sections in the west are not too
heavily stocked, so that III any ordinary
season the herbage Is not only plentiful,
but it has chance TO produce seed for
its perpetuation, which cannot have but
n marked effect for good on the pastur-
age. Many pastures are graZed in rota-
ton, and the effects of such system
cannot be too highly estimated, as it al
lows tho more tender and often most
nutritious plants time to recuperate.
This plan might be moro generally
adopted all over the country to advan-
tage.
Where the pasturago becomes scanty
through unavoidable causes it is a good
plan to close the fields against stock for
time, to allow the grasses and forage
plants to seed BY adopting such a
method it is astonishing the good results
that wOull follow in a short timp
should the weather be favorable.