davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31
Backward in Education.

Speaking before the Allegheny county
teachers institute this week, State Su.
perintendent Schaeffer made the sur
prising declaration that Pennsylvania
stood eleventh among the states in
length of school term and twenty
eighth dn salaries paid teachers, while
in the matter Of aid to higher education
II stood lower than any state north of
Mason and Dixon line. Only the emin-
ence Of the man who made this asser-
tion would carry conviction to the
Pennsylvania who had not confirmed
1t by recourse to the census statistics.
In casting about for an explanation Of
this uncomplimentary rating the Pitts
burg Times concludes that 1t may be
partly accounted for by the fact that
we have such large foreign popula-
tion in our borders, which Is constantly
being added to. brought hither by our
great manufacturing and mining indus
tries, and which 1t takes years to edu-
cate up to the full appreciation OF the
value Of our schools and the> necessity
for their doing the best possible work.
But there are other influences which
are at work very powerfully also.
Among these Is the belief too general,
especially in remote country districts,
that anybody can teach school accept
ably, and that no special ability or pre-
paratOry training is necessary This
leads naturally to the Idea that as the
teaching material Is so abundant the
price to be paid for 1t should be gauged
accordingly.
Another explanation is doubtless to
be found in the extent to which poll
tics has crept Into the control of our
school system. Few school directors
care to admit, what few, at the same
time, will hazard to deny, that appoint
ments to positions az school teachers
are often governed by considerations
entirely alien TO the question of fitness
and experience. The Republican plat
form adopted on Wednesday declares
specifically and emphatically for the
Nemoval Of the public schools from poll
&dcal influences. and 1t Is a demand
with which thoughtful citizens will ev-
erywhere sympathise. t5i
81
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31
As Viewed from Illinois.

Chicago Journal: Senator Quay's sue
cess In securing control of the Republican
state convention at Harrisburg Is VIC
tory of the people over "a corrupt political
combine. In making this statement there
is no need to forget or condone any Of the
political methods IN which Senator Quay
has shown himself an adept In years
past. God moves In a mysterious way.
his wonders to PERFORM but there can be
no question that in winning this greatest
fight OF his life Senator Quay has won
victory for the best elements Of the Re-
publican party in Pennsylvania as OPP
posed to the worst"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31

state and local abuses is significant Of the
future. Platform pledges do not always
mean much: but when the pledge Is to
the principles on which the senator has
fought and won this battle. and by which
he has consolidated In his support the
mass Of the party, II Is full of meaning.
Pledged as the senator Is, and finding his
support where he does, the outcome Is
full OF promise for good government.
economy and legislation in the public in
terest."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31
The Greatest offenders,

Carbondale Herald: "Never before has
Quay loomed up in the proportions In
which he Will now be viewed by the whole
country. Almost single handed. he fought
the most powerful local leaders In the
state; and defeated them. backed as they
were by the power of the administration.
The fight was long. hard and bitter. but
the victory will place Quay at the very
head Of political leaders of the country"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31
BEL I, =, CAP
AMID BALL
CHEAP

Clarence M. Florey, the
sporting goods dealer of Wyo-
ming avenue, has devised a
scheme to keep the boys in
terested in the matter of base
ball. With every ten cent
ball or bat he will now give a
fine cap and belt, which are
uniform. Among the hustlers
is Mr.. Florey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31

The cycling erase Is accused Of hav-
ing decreased smoking; but that IL
counterbalanced by the fact that It
has largely increased scorching.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31
Observed from Afar.

The press OF the country has had Its
observant eye on the factiOnal battle
at Harrisburg, and some Of the COM
ment made have been conspicuously
trenchant and true. A number Of just
remarks are. for example. made by the
Chicago Times Herald. which. among
other things, says: "Mr. Quay has
been supposed heretofore to hold his
place In the party and in the senate
by courtesy Of the Cameron dynasty.
which has ruled Pennsylvania for two
lifetimes. Now he holds II by right of
his own achievements and popularity.
He has been supposed to be the SER
want II not the creature of corpora
tions. They tried to throw him and
he made them bite the dust. Hereto
fore he has been considered the en-
bodiment of the machine idea In poll
tics. This time he detached himself
from the machine. openly defied 1t and
appealed to the people for support In an
effort for its disesta blishment. The re-
form element In both parties have con-
est champion Of the spoils theory in
politics. His winning card In this cam
paign was a warning to the spoilsmen
and corruptionists that henceforth he
is their implacable foe.
what does Mr.. Quay's success
mean? That depends. 80 far as larger
public interests are concerned, upon his
fidelity to his campaign pledges. 1t
means, however, first of all, the eman-
cipation Of the Republican party in
Pennsylvania from corporation and
plutocratic influences. 1t means that.
instead of being delivered bound hand
Harrison, the Pennsylvania delegation
will be allowed to make choice for itself
between the popular favorite McKin-
ley and the congressional candidate
Reed. 1t means that while Pennsyl-
vania Republicans continue to have a
leader. or a boss If you please. 1t is for
the first time in more than quarter
of q century a leader or boss Of their
own choosing.
'rMr Quay's courtesy and magma
nimity toward beaten foe in the re-
cent convention inspire the hope that
in the hour of victory he will not lose
his head, and that In the administra-
tion of his trust he will not be neg
lectful Of the public interests. He
stands obligated to begin and carry on
campaign against state profligacy
and municipal corruption. He is
known as a man Of his word. Let US
hope that he will not belle that repu-
tation." Our western neighbor Is
probably wide Of the truth in its allu-
sion to General Harrison; for the fight
against Quay bore only indirectly on
the ex-president. But otherwise its OBJ
servations are to the point. Quay has,
indeed, splendid opportunity. What
will he do with 1t?
The saving of something every day
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31

For the first time in several months,
the Scranton Traction company ap-
pears to be aware of the fact that 1t
owes something to its patrons. We
hope the improvement will continue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31

The fact that Colonel McClure's pa
per accurately foretold us so is merely
the exception that proves the rule.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31

The middle name of Pennsylvania
next senator. we are willing to wager,
will not be Donald; and his surname
will not be Cameron.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31

In point Of fitness, which Senator
Quay has established as the new politi-
cal test, Hon. Charles Emory Smith
would make an ideal United States
senator. But as editor he Is greater.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31
A Platform Worth Having.

Pittsburg Commercial Gazette: 1.-THE
chief plank in the platform IS that pre-
pared by Senator Quay himself. 1t Is
aimed directly at the growing use Of
money In politics.; the corporate control
of legislatures. municipal councils, pOlit-
zeal primaries and elections and de-
mands the correction Of these abuses by
the enactment and enforcement of leg,
ton to that end. A form of civil service
is also urged which will prevent the en-
slavement of public officers and employees,
compel policemen and other officers TO con-
fine themselves to their duties, insure alb
solute fairness I'm bestowing contracts for
state, county and city work. and, which
will punish any form of favOr.tism In
granting such contracts. It also demands
such legislation as will forbid the grant
OF exclusive franchises to deal In public
necessities comforts and sanitary require
ments; the abolishment Of all unnecessary
positions and salaries; the reduction Of
taxation, and the enforcement of schools
from politics and political influence and
control Here Is a platform which should
command the approval Of every advocate
OF better government and better political
methods throughout the state. 1t will
take time to carry these reforms through.
but they are now clearly within reach"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31
Tho party Is Now Reunited.


Willlamsport Gazette and Bulletin:
"The election Of Senator Quay as state
chairman Ii an assurance OF able leader.
ship an aggressive campaign not alone for
the nominees but for those great princi-
pies OF RelDublicantsm that have made
the party strong from ocean to ocean and
lake to gulf. Chairman Quay Is Justly
recognised az the greatest political gen
eral OF modern times, peerless leader, cool
and determined. wise and sagacious and
fully capable at all times of outwitt.ng
and defeating the opposition. The fact
that his election Wednesday was harmon
ious shows that those who opposed him
are not grleved. The quarrel was purely
a family affair and was not serious. Gen.
eral Hastings. Colonel G,lkeson and Sen.
ator Quay will not be at odds in the work
that Is to come The stirring up effect Of
the contest on the Republicans of the
state Will have q good effect, lnasmuch
as nearly every tnd.vidual voter has been
aroused to action, and will continue In q
working mood throughout the campaign
The Republ.cans Of Pennsylvania arc
surely In excellent trim."'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
FOR Judges Of the superior Court:

FOR Judges of the superior Court:
CHARLES F.. RICE, Of Luzerne.
4. n. WILLARD, OF Lackawanna'
HOWARD J. REEDER, of northampton
JAMES \. BEAVER. of Center.
JOHN j. WICKHAM, of BEAVER.
GEORGE Il. ORLADY. of Huntingdon
For state Treasurer:
BENJAMIN ]. HAYWOOD, of Mercer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31

VINO will be 0uay's accredited agent
for Lackawannaf Take your tiuss,
sentlsmen; don't I'll speak st oaoe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31
Election day. Nov. 5.

This talk of Quay putting Martin
and Magce in Jail for having differed
from him is becoming tritie weari-
some. Even Quay has no snap mort
gage on public opinion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31
Means "A Cleaner Fra.

Pittsburg Dispatch: "WMh this result
vaSaa Va poStics = - 'cisarlv fcrsst A ] dnwSS
TIE adoption III the platform Of the sona.
tqfs declaration tor the correction Of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31

The saving of something every day
means thrift and often wealth. The
poorest man on earth is the big-sal.
aried man who regularly out-spends
his income
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31

torious Quay IL insulting. not 30 much
to Mr.. Smith. a. to the Republican
party.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31

Altgeld's qualification at Quays sue
cess 10 another justification OF Governor
Hastings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-31

sxfsasp At TIE posTovyicl ~ SCRANTON. PA. ~
onooup-oLA9S MAIL NAf91A
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-09
IL EDLAND ).

REDLANDs, Feb. 8.-The matter Of
raising $3.50 for Mrs. Dobbs, whose home
was partially wrecked during the last
storm, was brought to a close today.
when sufficient fund was raised to
com olete the fund.
Jules Trees. a young actor, 10 quite
sick at Matters lodging house.
Dir. and Mrs. l.. d. Estes, who have
bsen visiting their son. Il. E. Estes. left
today for their, home in Webster City,
Iowa.
]. NJ. PAYNE and family have moved to
Los Angeles.
At the annual meeting OF its stock
,lders, the following ware elected d.
rectors of the Dom sstic Water com pan v
for the ensuing year: George A. Cook
A. l.. PARK, Theodore CLARK. John b.
Breed. f. H. Spoon. II. w. Allen, S.
Williams. The direc ors then chose Of
fcers "a follows: George A. Cook. preH.
ident; A. l.. Park, vice-preaident; s.
Williams, secretary; II. w. Allen, su-
perintendent; First National bank 1,
treasurer.
George Roadway has sold to George Nj.
Grant. OF New Haven, Conn. a four-acre
orange grove on the corner Of Center
street and Olive avenue for $4,000.
j. W. Anderson has consummate ed the
sale oil 10 acres. corner of Olive avenue
and San Mateo street. 10 Mr.. Edridge.
OF st. Paul. The price paid was $4,000.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-09
THREE BIG GUNS,
How tho Entrance 10 San francisco 1,
TO he Prototed.

How thu Entrance 10 San Francisco 10
TO lie Prototed.
FAN FRANCISCO, Feb. S.-The Golden
Gate is to be protected BY three of the
biggest guns in use in the United States.
They will DO pointed seaward from
vantage positions on either side Of the
gate. and they are calculated to furnish
complete defense against any craft
that might escape the shells which the
new mortar batteries will send ont to
sea for the distance OF six miles. Tnese
guns are as long as seven average sized
men, and two men might easily crawl
into the bore OF one OF the iron wonders.
Lieutenant. Colonel J. S. 9. Lse,
deputy OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES has re'
ceived inform atom that the guns are
now on their way to this city and he 10
entertaining bids for the unloading and
Transportation OF the guns from Fourth
and Townsend streets to the Fort Point
and Lime Point Notifications.
The magnitude OF this task ia sug-
gested by description of the guns, and
a statement OF the conditions govern in z
tn cir transportation to the points nam ed.
The guns weigh approximately 81 tone
each or 27l 900 pounds in all. Each gun
hsa length OF 40 feet, O diameter oil
as inches and circumference OF IL feet
inches at the greatest point. Two Of
the guns are to be transported to the
upper batteries OF the Notifications on
Fort Point bluffs. aud the third one is
to transported to the Qualifications on
top OF Lime Point.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-09
FOR KILLING HIS SON.
A wealthy Michigan Man Arrestsd fe
Murder.

Wealthy Michigan Man Arrested for
Murder.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Feb. 8.-A
series of sensational developments in
the case OF George II. Arnold. who dis
appeared from home December 16th,
and whose body was found in the river
last Friday, eliminated late last night
when his father, Adam O. Arnold,
pioneer Of this city and worth 100000,
was arrested for his murder.
1t is said the father and son had had
frequent quarrels. and on the night the
con disappeared they had a personal
encounter. The son had for some time
been drinking heavily, and 1t was known
that he had frequently had rows with
his father. After his disappearance,
Arnold bet Sheriff Watkin shaw $lO
that George was dead and drowned in
the mill race, which runs In front OF his
block. The water was let out of the
race at his request, but the body wac
not found. 1t was noted as a singular
fact that Arnold had the race searched
not in the day time but at night. He
hired some men to do the searching.
among the number being his hired man,
John Beck, now under arrest. The
body was accidentally found by ofic
in locality where there was but little
chance of its being discovered until the
ice broke up in the spring. Arnold de-
clinee to talk.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-09
A LAKE CANAL.

Revival of Interest iu Warrington
Enterprise.
SEATTLE, WASH, Feb. ga party OF
st. Louis capitalists who have contracted
to buy the bonds Of the Seattle and
Lake Washington Waterway company,
which proposes to dig a canal from
Puget sound to Lake Washington, ar
rived in the city last night to examine
the ground. The visitors are Colon ell
Henry Fladd, president of the Miesis-
sippi river commiesion- and chief engi-
nesr of the Eads bridge at st. Louis
Julius s. Walsh. president OF the Mis-.
sissippi Valley Trust company; Charles
Clark, director OF the same company
George M. Paschel, n stock h older in the
ST. Louis Republic: Henry Semple
Ames and Edgard Ames. managers oil
the Amos estate; Major D. Ii. Bradford,
Carl Schraubstetter, capitalists; s. f.
Hoffman. until recently president OF the
Lacsde bank William Grey, assistant
general freight agent OF the Burlington
road. They were met on the way by
Captain Thomas w. Symons. engineer OF
the Waterway company. and commits
tee OF citizens. They will spend several
days in the city examining the harbor
and lake.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-09
A STRING OF FLYERS.
SALISBURY'S PAGERS ANDI TROT.
TIERS AT WORK.
Credftabie Performances on the Sacra-
mento Track But No Record
Broken.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 8.-Althongh no
records we're broken by the Salisbury
PAGERS and trotters here today. they all
did fast work, considering the season
and the fact that the track was q little
heavy. No work had been done on the
track until this week. and, while it was
in fair condition, it was not just what
was needed for record. breaking.
The weather was not quite IS warm as
that for week past, although it was
pleasant enough for the 5000 spectators
who gathered to Agricultural park to
witness the, races. The judges wereJ.
W. Wilson. Senator Langford and Gap
tain Barrett OF Los Angeles; timers. ].
l.. McCord OF sacramento, M. +. SAM
ders and T. ]. Crowley.
The first event was three in five trot
between Azote and Klamath, the form err
driven by Andy Mcdowell and the lat
ter by Ray mond. his owner. Klamath
was apparently greatly outclassed, at no
time crowding Azote, the latter winning
each OF the three heats by eight or ten
lengths.
The first mile was made in 2:094
one second slower than Az ,te's record
OF last summer, and the other two in
respectively 2:lll4 and 2:l04 jogging
under the wire.
Flying Jib was sent against his record
OF :04, accompanied by a running horse,
and covered the mile in 2:064. Later
he was hitched doubls with his runnio
mate, but sulked and would not pac
until the quarter was reached, from
which point Mcdowell sent them along
The last quarter Of this mile was made
in 2934 seconds.
Alix, the trotting queen, was loudly
chssred when ehe came upon the track
She got good start and went to the
quarter in 1924 the half in :0214
thresquarters in :36 and finished the
mile in 20734, four aeconds over her
record.
Directly. the 3-year-old PAGER. with a
record of 2:074, had the ill-fortune to
lose his footing just before the halfmile
was reached, or he would have doubles
lowered his record. He went to tn G
quarter in 32l4 seconds. the half in :04
alter losing about three seconds by hii
break, and passed the wire in 2:ll.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-09
Hair


LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: 1t
affords me great pleasure to
call the attention of the pub
lie to the Excelsior Hair
Tonic, which IS the first and
only remedy known to chem
istry which positively turns
gray hair back to its original
color without dye. 1t has gone
on record that Nine. M. Yale
wonderful woman chem
ist-has made this most valu-
able of all chemical discover
les. Nine. Yale personally in
dorses it's action and gives
the public her solemn guar
antee that it has been tested
in every conceivable way, and
has proved itself to be the
ONLY Hair Specific. 1t STOPS
HAIR FALLING Immediately
and creates a luxurious
growth. Contains no injuri
Gus ingredient. Physicians
aud chemists invited to
analyze it 1t is not
sticky or greasy; on the con-
trary, it makes the hair soft,
youthful, fluffy, and keeps it
in curl. For gentlemen and
ladies with hair a little gray,
streaked gray, entirely gray,
and men with BALD HEADS
it is specially recommended.
All druggists sell it. Price,
$I.oo.
Ifanybody offers Substitute shun
them.
NINE. NJ. YALE. Health and Com plexlon
Specialist, Yale Tam nile of Beauty, No 1916
State stree, Caicago. Rettnsp II & Co., whole
sale druggists, San Frsnci CT, are supply n /,
the Pac hc Coast with all my remedies
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-09

PArcHooUE, N. Y. Feb. 8.-The an
nouncement that the estate OF Howell
Osborne and that OF his mother would
DE given to charity in this absence oil
direct relatives, aroused something OIL
stir among the claimants here. They
claim to be entitled to q share in the
estate. and they cay they can prove
their case in the event of the fortune re-
verting to any charity without a share
being given them. The relatives con-
sist OF uncles, aunts and cousins. They
are talking of uniting sor the purpose oil
lighting the matter in the courts.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-09

SAN Francisco. Feb. Stu the trial
OF Dick Mcdonald this morning sevsra
employees Of the Pacific bank swore
that Dick never appeared before the
notary there to swear to his signature to
the bank statement to which the notary
affixed a seal. Bank Commissions r
Dunsmuir testified that the bank com
missioners foresaw the insolvency of the
bank for two years and requested At
tornsy General W. II. H. Hart to close
the bang but Hart refused.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-09
rhorttn His UNITS,

SAN Francisco. Feb. 8-Antonio Da-
neri, who was treasurer OF the Italian
Mutual Benevolent society. died last
Dscsm Der. His books showed balance
of $4,000 in his possession. but no funds
were found. The secretary claims that
just prior to his death Daneri bought q
vineyard at Gsysersville with the socie-
ty funds. The property is in Daneri's
name, and suit has been filed for pos
session OF the property by the secretary
against Daneri's son. his administrator.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-09

WABASH. Ind, Feb. 8.-Samuel Bow
man Of Chester township. who for the
last few months has been unable to
take any food, is dead. His Austen tation
from food was duo to an affection OF
the stomach which rendered the sight
OF food rspulsive. He would call for
food and when it was brought be would
order it taken away. His last days were
full OF differing,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-09

LOWEST OFT, Feb. 8.-Another body
has been brought here by fishing
smack which has been cruising near the
spot where the Ebe sank. Cards found
upon the body bore the name of Louis
Kurtkneinsch midi, mstsllurgist. oil
Helena. Mont.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-09

AUGUSTA, Ga. Feb. 81. A. Wiggins.
who while resisting arrest for the mar
der OF Csrilina Darkey, December 23d,
killed John Davis and Detective Joseph
Murray and wounded Officers Stringel
and Wrenn, was hanged here today. He
died exclaiming: "God help ma /"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-09

WASHINGTON. Feb. 8.-The vacant
msjor-generalcy caused by the promo
ton of Major Scofield to the
grade Of lieutensnt-general Of the army
will be filed today by the nomination OF
Brigadier- General Thomas H. Ruger.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-09

MURPHYsBoRo. Ill. Feb. S.--Frank
Jefffy, who wac to be tried next week
OH the charge of murder, has escaped
from his cell in jail here and is still at
liberty. 1t is extremely difficult to hunt
for him. az today is the coolest for
veare