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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-22
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From Mr.. Harrson's letter 1t appears
that contracts were made in 1895 for tn,
delivery of Swansea anthracite at Say
Francisco, at A.1j to $3.50 per long ton
The Pennsylvania miners cannot com
pete against these figures and there does
not appear to be any reason why Swanses
anthracite should not shortly make its ap
pearance in the markets Of New York anG
Boston.
From 1862 to 1864 the duty on anthracite
coal was go cents per ton. From 1864 to
1870 1t was 40 cents. Since 1870 there has
been no duty. The anthracite fields OF
Swansea. Canada, Mexico and China have
been developed since the last mentioned
date. The absence of a duty on anthra
cite Is robbing the government of the
duty Of 40 cents per ton on imported bi-
luminous coal, since the latter Is being
driven out of the western coast marke,
by the Swansea anthracite.
The subject Is one which the miners OF
Pennsylvania should press upon the at.
tention of their representatives In con.
gress. The place to guard against the loss
of their markets is In the tariff law to be
passed by the first Mckinley congress
Before another congress can meet il |.
altogether possible that in the absence OF
duty OH anthracite the eastern coast
markets may witness considerable impor.
tations Of foreign anthracite.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-22

The ablest Liberal organ in Can
ada. the Toronto Globe. soemnly warns
us. in the emphasis of triple leads. that
unless we admit Canadian exports into
our markets upon favorable terms,
Canada will refuse to trade with us,
and will ship all her products to Great
Britain. We needn't think, it implies,
that we can force Canada into our
Union by refusing to let her have the
benefit of our markets until she does
come in. Experience" adds the Globe,
must surely have convinced our neigh
Dor that that policy is mistaken
Wherever commercial pressure has
been put upon US the effect has been
simply to drive Canadian trade into
other channels"
This reminds one of the fable of the
OK and the gad-Ay. The gad-fy
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icy which has goaded the Cubans to revolt
and has for its object now their resubju-
CATION or determination. Cuba abhors
SPAIN and with every reason. Long the
victim OF calling oppression, she now sees
bur two paths before her: independence
or slavery. Naturally she seeks indie
pendence. Naturally also she turns to the
United States. her neghbor and friend. for
recognition. II Spain can AFFORD war with
the United States on that issue. and chal-
lenges 1t, the United States can also af-
ford y.
go Local politics In the United States has
no part or lot in the question. The sturdi-
est men of all parties are In favor of the
independence of Cuba. Nor is the question
In the slightest degree sectional. The per-
sonnel Of the senate committee on foreign
relations Is in itself exceedingly instruc-
tive on this score. Here are the men:
John Sherman, OhiO w. =. Frye, Maine;
c. X. Davis, Minnesota; j. ID. Cameron.
Pennsylvania: s. NJ. Cullom, Illinois: H..
c. Lodge Massachusetts; J. T. Morgan.
Alabama; George Gray, Delaware; David
Turpie. Indiana; ]. W. Daniel, Virginia,
and X. Q. Mills, Texas. Cuban independ-
ence therefore. carries this country lit
orally from Maine through Mr.. Frye. to
Texas, through Mr.. Mills.
az The fact that a new administration
will come into power in three months has
no bearing on the matter. If Spain thus
declares war against the United States
without just cause, and is able to keep the
field that long, she will find that she has
as much on her hands then as ever. May
be a little more then than at the start.
Mr.. Mckinley knows what war is and as
commander-in-chiefo OF the army and navy
would respond to the emergency with
much of the fire that filled him as a
youngster thirty-five years ago when he
thouldered his gun and took the field in
support Of his principles. The old hand
would relax and the new one take hold
without a perceptible Jar. The inaugural
ceremonies by the enthusiasm shown
would reveal the homogendNy of the peo-
pie and their singleness of purpose against
any foreign foe. Republican and Demo-
crat, Populist and Prohibltionist. e:--
Union soldier and ex-COnfederate soldier,
are as one In support 'of the stars and
Stripes and all that II stands for.
War IL not the aim of the American peo-
pie. But II war comes. as the result Of an
act which they consider just and fully JUS
titled, then they will meet II.
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What the Precedents Teach.

The Philadelphia Press has per-
formed useful service at this time in
citing the precedents which shed light
on Secretary Olney's sweeping claim
in behalf Of the executive prerogatiye.
While these precedents furnish some
argument both ways. their main tenor.
as the Press observes, is against Mr..
Olney's claim. We give below the
Press abstract of them:
During the struggle OF the Spanish
American colonies for independence Presi-
dent Monroe sent commissioners to exam
inc and report upon the situation; but he
did this for his own information under
authority which Is not disputed. Henry
Clay. however. made a proposal in the
house to send regular minister to the
United Provinces of Rio de la Plata
thus formally recognizing the independ-
ence OF that colony. That was in 1878, and
then Clay stood for the initiative by con-
gress. The proposition was defeated.
Three years later in 1921 he took up the
fight again for the Spanish-Americans,
and offered a resolution declaring that
the house will give its constitutional sup
port to the president of the United States
whenever he may deem 1t expedient to
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THE FACTS IN THE CASE.
From the Washington Star.


Several things of importance are to be
borne in mind in considering the resolu-
ton which the senate committee on for
'eign relations will report for adoption
recognizing the independence of Cuba.
Foreign powers especially should be care
full to take note.
% The resolution Is not a declaration of
war. Congress does not proceed in that
way to declare war. The act proposed is
strictly In line with American precedents.
and strictly in line with the almost unani-
nous sentiment of the American people.
1t grows out of no land-grabbing or fill
clustering spirit but distinctly out of the
plain dictates of good order and the hu-
manities. No civilized power should toll
crate the existence Of slaughter pen for
human beings at its very door. Men have
a right not only to life but to liberty. II
they have not. the United 8 ,ates has been
a governmental lie for littl. more than q
hundred years.
(2) II war follows. the declaration will be
Spains. And in support Of what? A pol
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"The Republic of Cuba.

On Sept. 49, 1895, the revolving Gu
bans, by unanimous vote of their
representatives assembled, adopted a
constitution vesting the supreme pow
er of the revolution in a government
council consisting of a president and
four secretaries-a secretary of foreign
affairs, one of war, one of finances and
one Of the interior.
The island is divided into the fol-
lowing states: Oriente, Camaguey, Las
Villas, Habana and Occidente, each of
which is divided into as many districts
as there were under the Spanish divis-
ion. The treasury is in charge of a
secretary, who has under him super
intendent of finance in each state,
and under this a delegate of the treas
ury in each district, and under this the
necessary sub-delegate. The commits
sary department. the workshops, the
tary of the interior. who has civil
governor in each state. Immediately
under the governor there Is leuten-
ant governor of each district, and this
workshops, coasts and communications,
and the projects, sub-prefects, and the
postmasters of the district, employing
the foreman and the workmen of the
shops for the best service. as well as
the employees of the prefectures and
sub -prefectures and the mounted mail
carriers.
1t is true that this government lacks
stability, as all new governments do;
and that the machinery for executing
its commands is greatly hampered by
the exigencies of war. Very often the
military arm is supreme. as it was
more than once during our own revolu-
tion. But the civil organization never
theless exists: it is ready to make its
influence felt as soon as opportunity
will permit; and it is much more de
facto government than were those of
the South American republics which
President Monroe recognized in 1872
We concede that the .Cubans have no
fortified seaport and no navy: drain
America as Cuba has been drained and
we should have none, either. But it
would be hypercritical type of sym
pathy for the victims of ntolerable op-
preston which would let seaport or
two separate friends.
1t IS evident that Mr., Olney's plume
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-22
SCRANTON, DECEMBER %. 1896
Every local admirer of good mus

Every local admirer of good music
Is under obligations to the manage
nent of this evenings concert at the
Frothingharn theater. The two artists
who have been secured for this occa-
sion, Martinus Sieveking. the pianist
and David Bispham, the baritone, rank
among the very foremost in the world
and their presence in Scranton as solo,
lists in one programme is an event wor-
thy of commemoration by means OF an
overflowing attendance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-22
OLD POINT COMFORT TOURS
Returning Direct or Via
RICHMOND AND WASHINGTON

will leave New York and PHILADELPHIA
Dec. 26. 1886. Jan. 2S, Feb. 20. March IS.
and April 10, 1897.
For detailed itineraries and other in
formation. apply at ticket agencies, or
address George W. Boyd, assistant gen.
eral passenger agent, Broad Street sta.
ton, Philadelphia
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-22
With Reference to Canada.

1t is evident that Mr.. Olney's plume
needs clipping.
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The report Is current that European
powers are not satisfied with the atti-
tude Of American sentiment toward
Cuba. This, If true, is too bad: but it
can hardly be said to be due to our
fault.
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ONLY TWO.

"There have been a number of politica
parties developed OF late years" re.
marked the young man.
Yes replied Senator Sorghum, "s
great many unfamiliar names for organic
ations have been brought to attention
But after all, there are only two great po.
litical parties"
You mean the Democrats and the Re.
publicans?"
mo, sir. l mean the office-seekers and
the office holders. s."-Washington Star.
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After the 4th day of next March II
Is believed We will have a president
VINO VIII not need an official apologist
in the United States senate
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-22

1t is asserted with some show of ac-
curacy that formidable combination.
of state senators has been formed to
sit down on Senator William II. An
drews. The masses Of the party wish
il abundant success.
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DIED

WmLIs-In this city, Tuesday, 0e- trber 70, 1896, at o'clock D. m., Nr. LA. WILLIS, aged G9 years.
 The deceased was an old Confed- crate soldier and highly respected citizen, esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves a family of seven children to whom the sympathy of the community is extended in this, their sad hour of bereavement.
 The funeral took place from the family residence on State street at 10:30 o'clock this morning, Rev. J. F. Carr conducting the services.
 The GRAPHIC extends it's deep and abiding sympathy to the bereaved family. relatives and friends.
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A SESQUICENTENNIAL.
Princeton University One Hun
 dred and Fifty Years Old.
CELEBRATED IN GRAND STYLE.

President and Mrs. Cleveland Take Part
 In the Interesting Exsroises--Notsd
 Educators From Various Parts of the
 Country Present-NTr. Cleveland De-
 olincd to Accept the Law Degree.
 PRINCETON, N. J., Oct 23.-Fair weather again favored Princeton to- day and made the exercises of the sesquicentennial anniversary day doub- ly enjoyable. The presence of the pres. ident of the United States had the ef- feet of increasing the already large crowd in the town, and Alexander hall, In which the ceremonies of the day were held, was packed almost to suffo- cation when Rev. Dr. Theodore L. Guy Ter of Brooklyn began the exercises with a simple prayer. Previous to the be- ginning of the celebration the Phila- delphia City troop assembled at the home of President Patton. where Presi- dent and Mrs. Cleveland were guests oyer night, and escorted the head of the nation on foot through the university grounds to Alexander hall. Mrs. Cleve- land was driven in an open carriage un- der the escort of Mrs. Patton to the hall.
 Delegates representing institutions of learning all over the world and the fao- ulty assembled at Marquand chapel and. clad in their academic gowns, made their impressive march to Alexander hall, preceding President Cleveland. After Dr. Cuyler's prayer President Pat ton made the formal announcement that what was forr? erly the College of New Jarsey will henceforward and forever be known as Princeton university.
 The ceremony of conferring degrees on e5 men elected for that honor was next on the programme
 It was learned that President Patton desired to confer the degree of doctor of laws upon Pi es dent Cleveland, but the president modestly declined the honor.
 Next came the event of the day-an address by the president of the United States
 Later i'll the afternoon reception was given by President and Mir Patton to President Cleveland his wife. Over 1000 invited guests attended At the conclusion of this function the president and his wife returned to Washington.
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Mir. s. A. Kineaide, general man ager of the Y. NJ. C. A, on last night entertained the ushers for the Merrill Institute Entertainment course this season, and during the eveiting ar arrangements were perfected for the speedy seating of the large audiences who usually attend these entertain ments. The members are k. N. Sey- more, Harry Olcott, R. c. McGregor, R. D. Valliant,C. XIV .Tomaszewski, Yates Vau Valkenburgh, Tom Atkin- son, Hinton Ferguson and NJ. $. Fall.
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IN THE TOLLS AGAIN.
Henry BurlSs. a Noted Negro Burglar and
 Thief, Again in Jail.

Henry Burlks, a Noted Negro Burglar and
 Thief, Again in Jail.
 Henry Burks, who is better known to the readers of the local papers as the son of Aunt Dilsey," is again behind the prison bars, and thepros- pects are fair that he will be trans ferred from our jail to the State penitentiary. Henry, since early boyhood, has spent most of his years either on the county farm or else in the penitentiary. Some months ago he was released from imprisonment, but no sooner had he breathed little pure air than temp tation to crime again overcame him. so he burglarized the residence of Dr. l. W. Withers, after which he fled from the city, and was not captured until yesterday, when Constable Philpot learned that he was in the vicinity of Cornerstone and sent an officer after him. The officer was successful and Burks is now in jail to await trial.
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THE FLOUR OUTPUT.
Production and Comparison at the Four
 Great oenters.

Production and Comparison at the Four
 Great Centers. MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 23.--The North western Miller reports as follows of the flour trade and the output for the past week at four centers, with comparisons
 Minneapolis, 321 300 barrels; same week last year, 27S, 905 barrels.
 Superior Duluth, 3S,97O barrels; last year, 84. S2O barrels.
 Milwaukee, Al, ,5l0 barrels last year, 86, 765 barrels.
 Totals, 45O, $50; last year, 395, 49O.
 St. Louis, 5000 barrels; last year, 68, $50 barrels
 Aggregate, 537 ,0S4 barrels; last year. 463. $40 barrels. Previous week, 4S3. .545.
 Minneapolis-Th output this week promises to exceed all former figures. Flour was very active last week, but the conditions were easy for the millers to deal with, owing to the heavy advance in wheat. Where millers put offers out Saturday they were snapped up on the 5-cent advance Monday, particularly by foreigners, and the seller had little chance to protect himself This had a tendency to cause millers to pull out of the market until prices should become settled With foreign markets strong about Wednesday importers began to take flour freely, and the sales from that on were heavy. patent being chief ly worked.
 Superior Duluth Owing to the ex- cited wheat market miIlers found it diff ficult to do business and put out quota tions subject to confirmation.
 Milwarkee-The cratic wheat mar ket leaves matters unsettled, and while some of the millers are strongly opposed to it others favor shutting down.
 Valley of the Ohio-The advance in wheat brought plenty of orders for flour.
 Tennessee-The situation was practi- cally unchanged.
 New York City-On the whole the market was active and strong, especially on winter wheat flour.
 eASCNDERFUL are the cures by Bv Hoods Sarsaparilla, and yet they are simple and natural. Hoods Sarsa- parilla makes PURE BLOOD.
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Nilo' lll., is suspended for 60 days.

Nllo' H., IS suspended for 50 days.
 Declared professlonsle-AlIen po.,o Topeka, Kan, clause B; Albert A b' bolt, New Orleans. clause F. obsrIo. Adams, California, Mo, clause A. Tyv Newton, High Point, Mo. clanse A 7. Jesse James, Latham, Mo. olansa 4 !. J. l. Case, New Orleans, clause B. Ar, thur Pekin, New Orleans, clause B T Michael, New Orleans. clause B Fly n 70 T. Gnnter, Lakeview, Or. clause A A Smith, M dford, Or, Dave Brichanx Baker City, Or, Walter Palmer. R.lor City, Or, R Palmer, Baker Citv Tor, Robinson, Baker City, clause A:Ay Starke, Ferndale, Gal, clause RIA A Johnson, Aberdeen, Wash. clause n Paul Powell, Evansville, Ind, clause A J. F. McCann, Corpus Christi. Tex clause B R. E. Wolf, Anderson Ind own request ", r. Becker, Indiapano. lis, own request; w. SmeIzer. North Peoria, Ills., clause A; E. Oglesbv Cheyenne, Wy and John Green Cheyenne, clause B; A. B. Hughes Denver, clause A; J. A. Matheson. O. II. Bennett, J. D. Ruff, Gus Steel. Jos. Houseman' Chicago, clause B A. stelze. Milwaukee, own request George Hath. away, Spring Green, Wis, clause D; E. Lynn, Aurora Ills, clause L; ". O. Mills, Kearney, Neb, clause D.
 The following sanction was granted Oct. g, Jefferson County Fair assooia. tion De Soto, Mo.
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He Made Cornoob Pipes.

WASHINGTON, Mo-, Oct 23.-Henry Tibbs, aged 77, a pioneer, of Washing ton, manufacturer of the famous corn cob pipes, died at his home i'll this city. He came from Holland in 1866 and in 1878 established what is now said to be the largest concern manufacturing corn cob pipes in the world having eapac- ity of 9A000 per day He was very wealthy and was prominent member of St. Peters congregation.
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Zack Taylor, a negro. was placed in jail this morning. zack formerly worked at the ice factory. his city, and was indicted for gaming Mr. Henry Bernath went on his bond, and, no sooner had Zack been re- leased from custody than he fled and left his bondsman in the hole. Mr. Bernath traced him to kearney, and this morning went up to that place and captured his man.
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 A Church Reception

To further the general acquain- tance of the members and infuse a spirit of amity in his congregation, Rev. A. o. Evans, will on next Friday evening, hold an informal reception in the chapel of the Main Street Methodist Church. There will be no admission charged, no collec- tion taken up, and no refreshments served; but every member is invited to be present and meet other menl- bers of the congregation. The re- ception bids fair to be conducive of much good.
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pan Stuart at San Franoiaoo

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 8 Dan Stuart arrived in this city from the south and says he will spend few days here. principally on pleasure. What his busi- ness idea Is the Texas manager will not say Though reluctant to speak on pres. ent pugilistic topics, he astonished San Franciscoans by saying he thought Cor bett and Fitzsimmons would light a square fight some time before March |.
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Deputy United States Marshall Sappington came down form Little Rock last evening after w. G. Mcdowell, the counterfeiter recently arrested in this city, and Bob Will Hams, the negro arrested in Grant County by Constable PhilPet. on the charge of cutting tir. Der on govern ment land.
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\ MURDERER lYNcnEn.
NO" the RIscks Havo Challenged th,
 Whites to Riot


 GREENWOOD, Miss. Oct. 29.-A white man named J. H. Rock was shot and killed by negro on the place of Rock, near Sunny Side, Leflore county, Tues. day. Rooh as far as is now known was reprimsnding a negro woman at her home when thA negro ihterfersd ana shooting c@lmeneed, ending in Rock being shot dAwn and killed. Tuesday night posse took tHS negro and hanged him.
 Yesterday gentleman in Greenwood received a telegram from another gen. tieman near Sunny Side stating he had received letter from negroes and they ha@ challenged the whites to riot. A number of white men left fer chat part of the county.
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Pastor Sued For slander.

EUREKA, Ills, Oct S3.-Rev. E. yon Freeden has been made defendant in a suit for $5OO0 damages for slander. Phillip King of Washington charges that he circulated false stories concern ing him, and places the damage sus- tained at the above amount Rev, Yon Freeden is pastor of the German Bvan- gelical church at Farm Creek, and is highly respected. Mir. King is also in high standing in that city.
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ParaIysis and Suicide.

CARLYLE, Ill, Oct. 23.-Charles F. Briggs, 50 years of age, committed sui eide here by shooting himself in the head with revolver. He has been suf- fering intensely during the past two weeks from a paralytio strokA which was the cause of the deed. He was a member of the firm of Briggs & Robin son, sawmill owners here.
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COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
Wr Leo NJ. Andrews Recommended as SIr. <. Y T. Knox's successor on the Board
 of Election Commissioners.

Pursuant to call of the chair man, the Democratic County Central Committee met this morning to rec ommend a successor to MT. $. Y. T. Knox (resigned) on the Board of Election Commissioners, and, by formal vote, Mr. Leo NJ. Andrews was recommended to the Governor for appointment as Mir. KnoX's sue cessor.
 After the transaction of some other business, the committee adjourned.
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Daniel McGarthy Reprieved.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Oct. Ex-Governor Altgeld has reprieYed Daniel Meoarthy, sentenced to be hanged at Chicago Fri day, Oct. 23, for murder, until Friday, Feb 13, 1897 Prosecuting Attorney Elliott Of Chicago has placed before the governor statement ia " hich he says he has found new evidence ia the case that he regards as vital to tRs same.
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A prominent liveryman of this city has recently had made for himself q cordory coat, which he had an dea was "just the thing" as cordDry is stylish" this year. Last night he wore his coat down town, and his friends "guyed" him SD unmercifully that this morning when he cane down town he wore another coat, and it is said that he has given the s'cordory' to one of his drivers.