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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30
nunic pal Ownership,

The draft committee of the Greater
New York charter commission, in de-
Gliding not to recommend the municipal
ownership Of public conveniences. says:
From an original and ideal stand
point it is easy to see that the city
would become the recipient of vast
revenues by the ownership and opera :
tion of all franchises for lighting by
gas on electricity and for tramways
and other purposes necessary TO the
life and exercised so largely by a use
of The streets and avenues belonging
to the people. Nor could any one we'll
deny the right and power of the people
to embark in such enterprises. In
Greater New York. however. private
capital has. upon the faith Of the state.
embarked largely in such franchises
1t would take sum too vast TO be
hastily computed to acquire the prop
critics thus vested in private persons
by fair compensation"
The public's interest in these fran
chiscs can be protected without munich
pal ownership providing there is an
honest and effective regulation of
private ownership on the part of the
municipal authorities. But this is an
ideal which so far as we know has not
yet been realized in any American city.
When it shall be- the demand for muni-
cipal ownership will. of course. instant
ly lose vitality. Possibly the most phil
osophical view to take of this entire
problem is that the people are entitled
to just as good government as they are
satisfied with, and that any betterment
beyond that mark would be energy
wasted. So long as they are satisfied to
have their franchises auctioned o.. for
the personal profit of Indifferent coun-
cilmen without recompense to the city,
they have no right to complain when
these and similar abuses prevail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30
SENATOR SHERMAN.
Washington Letter. Philadelphia Du

washington Letter, IhllaGelphia Bulle-
tin
Speculatively, the most interesting figure
in either house is John Sherman. He is
looked upon as the chosen man for the
duet is held by the wiseacres to authenti-
cate the spcculatiOns of the cabinet max
ers. He Is easily the most impre ssive fig
ure in the senate. BY experience he ought
to be the most accomplished man in pub
lie life. He was a member of congress
when the war of the rebellion came upon
the country. Though never an orator in
the sense of a captivating public speaker
he always is listened to with attention.
He. OF course. speaks with more authority
than any man in the senate. for he mas
up for debate innumerable times during
his nearly half century of legislative life.
1t is. however. rather by the attritioE of
rivalry than actual! growth that the Ohio
veteran has attained the status of dean
of the statesmen of the republic. When
he entered the senate there were a group
Of big men, to whom he is not wholly
comparable. His parts were considered
rather modest when the roll call con-
tanned such names as Sumner. Fcsserdcn.
Edmunds Thurman, Carpenter. COnk-
ling. Ben Hill and Lamar. In the Hayes
cabinet. as secretary of the treasury. b..
achieved distinct success as saf.,
though not brilliant. iinaH meier Some
of this reputation has been lost in the
mishap of the Sherman silver law, the re
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peal of which was to bring such A,addin

peal of which was to bring such Aiaddin-
like prosperity TO the country.
In foreign affairs the senator has been
so constantly identified with the jinso
group that there is naturally god deal
of restiNeness among the foreign dil'lo-
mats as TO what may be expected wht N
he takes his place in the department of
state. lie has gone with the most violent
in all the Interference policies for which
the senate has been conspicuous since
war alarums began. 1t is, however, the
president, after ALL who stamps the for-
eign policy of his administration, and
there are evidences that Major Mckinney
is not enamored of foreign complications.
1t is further to be noted that responsible
ty is Il tanner of the most ardent passions
in public men. This was explicitly shown
in Blaine's case. The records of the de-
partment attest that he was cautious
and even routinere in dealing with Grcit
Eritain. especially while it was well
known that he had no love for that pow
er. Once responsible for peace or wa. 1t
is very likely that Secretary Sherman
will give over the vivacities of Senator
Sherman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30

La E.pOca. government organ at
Madrid, is reported to have created Il
sensation in Spanish official circles 10y
printing an inspired editorial to the
following effect: american interven-
tion is perfectly logical in Cuba ON the
ground of material interests and natur-
al sentiments and might become an IN
evitahle necessity of domestic Ameri-
can politics; and il is highly to the
interests of our country to avoid con-
iiict whilst she can do so with honor
and maintain our dignity and sover-
eighty" If American Intervention is
perfectly logical when put forth in
SPANS behalf, why should ii not be
equally logical for the United States
to intervene in behalf of a free Cuba?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30

John Stewards plan for reforming
the primaries. He proposes that all
nominations shall be made at gen.
eral election under the regular election
laws, and that no man can vote at any
regular election who has abstained
from the primaries. This, of course.
fails to reach those who regularly ab-
stain from any participation in elec-
tions: but no doubt the best way TO
treat them is to decree a forfeiture OF
their citizenship after a certain num-
Der of consecutive years of civic ne
glect.
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THEY WOULD.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
Where Is the man who Is cold-blooded
enough to say that my business inter-
ests" demand that hands shall be folded
and congress gagged while Spain exter-
inmates the Cubans because they want
freedom? If there be such man let him
stand out. The American people would
like to look at him.
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A SUPREME OBLIGATION.
From the Philadelphia Press.

From The Phl1aUeIphla Tress.
Beyond sympathy with brave ana
chivalrous people who are struggling fol
liberty, we recognize that humanity I'M
poses obligations upon us. We cannot per-
nit destructive and desolating warfare
al our very door to go Oh Indefinitely. We
cannot suffer the fair isle of Cuba tC
lapse into barbarsm. A great nation
has duties in the brotherhood of man
which 1t cannot disregard. our primacy
on this continent, our proximity to cuba
and interest in her development. give us
the right and lay upon us the obligation
to shield her from devastation and ruin
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30

The small stOre-keepers throughout
the state, whom Wanamaker's and
similar big mail-order concerns are
crowdng to the wall. will be likely to
think twice before consenting to help
try to pull Wanamaker's political chest
nuts out of the fire.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30

]. would be interesting to know what
idea had possession of the managers of
decided to utilize the Democratic Har-
risburs Patriot as a vent for their at
tacks or Quay. Do they imagine at
tacks from such a source injure Quay
,.anco
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UNDESERVED PRAISE.


From Last Weeks DrNCh
The best daily paper that comes to our
sanctum Is the Scranton Tribune. and its
opinions on public questions strike us as
coming much nearer the mark than the
majority of journals. Maybe, from
literary standpoint, it does not quite
reach the superior literary watermark of
the New York Sun, nevertheless it is a
much safer leader to follow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30

Says l.. a. Van Valkenburg, the
chief solicitor and cashier of the pur-
chasing department of the Wanamaker
campaign: The supporters of Wana-
maker have promised no man a place"
OF course not. What places have they
to promise?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30

Says Governor-elect Pingree, of Mich
iSan: Il believe law ought to be
passed to put into Jail not only the
man that sells cigarettes. but the one
that is caught smoking them. If any
one can pass such a bill I'll sign it,"
And the public in general will approve
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30

MIR. Dolan will find that a corporation
machine" covering the whole of Penn
s!lvania on the scale of expenditure
governing the Wanamaker canvass will
he no cheap affair. 1t is questionable
if what he shall get out of it will be
worth the cost.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30

Commercial Travellers fair which came
to close last week in New York, net
ted $4,000 for the building fund of the
Commercial Travellers home at Blng-
hamton. Under the circumstances this
entities managers and patrons of the
fair to public congratulation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30

Just Indignation has been aroused
by the fact that company of barn
storming players has wrested to ad-
vertising purposes the name of Abra-
ham Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks.
1t was bad enough when this justly
honored name was given to race
horse. 1t should not be daubed upon
show-bill boards.
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TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchu'
The Tribune AstrOlOger.
AAstrolabe cast: 3.li a. M. for Wednes
day, Dec. 80, 1896.

A child born on this day will notice that
the prodigal son system Is often carried
on to an extent in business life that makes
the faithful man very tired.
The well disposed individual will spend
this day and tomorrow preparing reso-
lutions to be adopted on Jan. |.
The principal business of various con-
ventions nowadays seems to be to decide
where the next meeting shall be held.
1t begins to look as though no playing in
aldermanic back yards is to be allowed in
future In Scranton.
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AiaCclluS' Advice.

Do not imagine that you are the whole
show, including the orchestra OF sixteen
pieces. Remember that the world keeps
whirling eastward just the same. night
and day, whether you are sleeping or
awake,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30

We hope it won't reach point where.
orders from Washington. the American
vessel-owner will have to exhibit ere
dentials from Spain.
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NOT A FIT SOURCE.

From the Washington Post.
If Mr.. Bryan had a proper conception
of the proprieties of the occasion he would
understand that the remarks on THE
First Battle" should not come from the
ambulance.
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THE RIGHT THING TO DO.
rom the New York Sun

From the New YORK sun.
The hest way for congress to deal with
the dispute with Mr.. Cleveland as to the
authority OF congress to recognize the in
dependence Mn Cuba. is to adopt the Carl-
eron resolutions, which provide for tht
recognition oe Cuba's independence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30

In about seven days from today q
dull thud will be audible in the vicinity
of Brother Wanamaker, and great will
be the fall thereof.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30

on so sweet little thing as the Joe
Choate boom.
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ddSf a Word or Two
OF Casual Mention

The outlook for a good bicycle season is
exceedingly bright: at least that is what
| the manufacturers say. AS usual, the
| man who Is waiting for Il high grade
wheel at low grade price will have to
walk or ride Il cheap wheel This self
| same individual has predicted a big cut in
| the price of all high grades for several
| seasons, but as yer there are no ndica-
| tions of such "A fall in the price of strictly
| high grade bicycles. 'ris true that a few
| makers who listed their machines at 800
last season have dropped their list price
20 to % per cent. for the coming season,
| but 1t Is an actual fact that these bicycles
are simply getting down nearer their
real value. and some of the manufacturers
admitted as much by reducing the price
| last. season after their agents bought the
seasons stock on Il hundred-dollar basis
The improvements on the 80 models, while
not distinctly visible at a casual glance,
are nevertheless quite marked, as a thor
ough examination will reveal. The prin-
cipal improvements are in bearings.
crank shafts and renfOrcements. The
rage for extremely light bicycles has con-
siderably subsidized. and riders are begin
ming to look this very important question
of weight in a common sense way, in
consequence of which the manufacturers
are not striving to see how near they can
mark, but are, on the other hand, aiming
at the twenty-iive-pound mark. In this
connection ii might be well to add that a
twenty-tve-pound bicycle rides more
easily over country roads than a wheel
weighing five pounds less. and further
| more. that the difference between the run
ming of the two wheels of the above
weights on smooth pavement is hardly:
if at ALL perceptibe to the rider. These
Co, l. to al. n,l
cyclist. Five pounds added to bicycle
in the proper places adds vast amount
of strength and rigidity to the frame
thereof, and as strength and rigidity are
two of the most essential points in the
construction of Il bicycle. il can be readily
seen that a twenty-Iive-pound bicycle is
about the proper thing. The manufacture
ers have found it out and are therefore
building their bicycles accordingly.
Among the high grade bicycles which
will be handled by local agents will be
found the Humber. Sterling. Columbia,
Stearns. Barnes, Spalding, Fenton. Keat-
ing and Remington. There are other
high grades which will no doubt be sold
in our city during the coming season, the
manufacturers of which have not as yet
placed agencies here.
o
Captain p. De Lacy and Mayor Bailey
had a conference yesterday with refer
ence to the convention of the men who
wear the medal of the Legion of Honor.
which will be held in this city early next
summer At the conference the names OF
fifty prominent citizens of the dty were
selected, who will be asked to serve on a
committee which will have charge of the
arrangements for the convention. They
will be notified by letter within few days
of their appointment. 1t is expected that
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30

The sultan, when told that the Pow
ers proposed hereafter to make him
walk the chalk-line, is said to have
blubbered back that he didn't want to
be turned into a mere figure head. He
ought to be thankful he isn't turned
into q CORPSE,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30

Despite the business depression
against which 1t had to contend, the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-30

Cooke Wanted for Restorent Work at
once" reads sign at the entrance to an
employment and real estate agency on
Spruce street. The spelling may be pho
netic and to the point. but it will hardly
serve to attract the patronage of intelli-
gent persons in search of help.
Evening star., 1896-05-02
DR0OkLAND.

The ladies' OF the ,Metheoist congregation are
bus!ins themselves with preparations for the
birthday party, 10 he held Tuesday next at the
church, on 11th street. The Metholists are much
pleased with their new bell. 1t Is hoped that it
will be properly adjusted by tomorrow
The Dickens Club has adjourned for the summer
months. The meetings Of this Organiza tion ha We
been very pleasant and enjoyable throughout the
winter. Many interesting papers and wel-chosen
selections from prominent authors have been read
by the members.
The citizens Of lexington are endeavoring to have
rnblic school building erected In that suburb.
ErkinSton seems to he equally distant from the
Brookiand school and the Twinng building in the
city, both OF which in inconvenient reach for
the small children of lexington.
Mrs Franklin I. Howe will entertain at her
hoEse this evening the Capital City Club Of ANA
ttm Journalists of which Miss Sarah Willard
Howe Is secretary. and the Posts Amateur
Writers: Many of these young people are well
known by their work which has appeared in the
Washington papers.
The two stores which are being built by Hollidge
Brothers Oh the Bunker Hill road almost COM
pleted
DIR. Williams did not go south few days ago, as
vas expected
1t will not he long before Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Nanara ard family will take up their abode in
the city, much TO the regret of their many friends
in BrOOKland. -
Mr.. and Mrs +. s. Morgan and family have
taken up their abode their farm in Prince
Georges county. Md, much to the regret of their
many friends and acIuaintances In this suburb.
MIR. lIesher has tnken possession of the Morgan
cottage on Providence street.
Evening star., 1896-05-02
TAkOMA PARK.

The popularity Of the roads between this place
and Washington for cycling is evidenced by the
large number of cyclists Of both sexes who make
frequent and regular runs. TakOma residents are
incoming enthused, a number of new wheels hay-
Ing appeared within the past fortnight.
The public schools here will close the 2od nror
imo, when appropriate and Interesting exercises
Will be held under direction of the principal Mrs
Agnes Nourse. h'p"'' 'Ais
Mrs. Perry Of Maple avenue. mother of Mr. r
D. Ferry, Is cOnyalescng from an attack of grin
which has Frustrated her for several weeks e'p
ed to their home in Ncrth Takoma having snent
the winter months In Washington.
Mrs. NJ A. Gibson having returned from ponn
sylvania ana Delaware where She spent the winter
with relatives, VIII remain until about the 18th
weeks. ' VI e''ei"i
The young masters and misses of Takoma have
formed society to be known as the F. C. B CInb
with Miss Pauline Bliss as president Well ly
meetings will be held at homes of members Tho
first meeting was held at the home of Miss RJiss
and the meeting held Tuesday Mt the home Of
Master Gus Lay was enjoyable, games, dancing
music and refreshments forming the informal bro.
gram , of OF the evenings entertanment Those pres
ent were Misses Mabel Smith, Julia Law Jessie
and l.ita Waters Edith and Helen whitaker, Pan
line Bliss. Gus Lay, Felix Holt, Willie SWORN
King. o'A't'
Chief Engineer B. G. Boileau of Baltimore. OF tb.
Baltimore and Washington Transit Company with
stan OF four engineers, is here In the in
begun Tuesday, and will extend from the b. and O.
H. X track to Lenox Park, on the Sligo The
rapidly pushed. w
Evening star., 1896-05-02
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANAGRsTLA.

Electa Chapter, Order9pS the Eastern Star. will
attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Gessford, one
of the members, who died Thursday last.
Some apprehension is ffelt by advocates of rapid
transit that the bill chaftering Mr.. Randle's road
will not get through both houses Of Congress, this
session owing to the declination of the Senate to
concur in House amendnsmts. 1t is feared that
the measure will be delayed until too late for any
progress to be made in the construction of the
read this year.
chased the old Fort Stanton site are employing
large force of under Robert l.. Waring, con-
tractor to level the ramparts of that historic old
fort, tear out the magazines and clear up the
ground for cemetery purposes.
Free delivery is being again agitated by the citi-
Zens of AnacOstia, and IL rapid transit is secured
will probably gain impetus.
The quarrel between the Masonites and the
ti-Masonites continues at Macedonia Baptist
Church, Hllsdae, and 1t is feared that unless the
police present a lively time will he
tween the two factions when they meet there to-
Evening star., 1896-05-02
SANDY SPRING.

The Senior Agricultural Club met at the home of
Col. Gustavus w. Dorsey Saturday last, with
Edward G. Gilpin in the chair and DR.. Mahlon
Kirk secretary, the guests being Clinton Dorsey,
Robert Magruder and Charles Mackal The May
session will be held at Charley Forest, the home
of Francis j. Dowaey
The Physicians Social Club met with Dr. French
Green of Brookevie Thursday last to tea. All
the members were present except DR.. William e.
Magruder and DIR. G. L. Iddings. Adjourned to
the home of Dr. Roger Brooke.
A lecture upon james Russell Lowell de-
livered the 2sd ultimo at the Lyceum by the
Mrs. Joseph Il. Moore, tr is visiting relatives
in Richmond and Suffolk. Va OTTER absentees
Mary NJ staber in Washington and Harold B.
s Stabier in Loudoun county, Va. Mrs. Arthur
Among the visitors : of" of the past few days are
Mrs. Henry Lippincott. Mrs. Watson and Mrs.
Trump Of wilmington Mrs. E%ard Tnrner nnd
MIS-, Miss Binnle Turner of The Plains, Va, Miss
Farquiar, the Misses Allen. Miss Bessie Baldwin, i
Mr. Rarey and Mr.. Bnckwood of Washington,
Miss, Miss kose henderson of Rockville and Mr.. Robert
g,L,noa Belmont farm. Edward p Thomas host with
iohn Thomas, Walter r. brooke. John ''asi G. and
Clarence L. Gpn and Gales stansT wsre e1estei
me members ,e and the application of Edward n: Bent
Robert NJ. stabler was read, this being the first
session of the club since the decease of this valued
member. who helped TO form the society just
thirty years ago. Thomas J. Lea, whose present
nome Is near Lutheryiile, Baltimore county, In
Vted the club to his house lfn May, and the invi-
tatlon was accepted with alacrity, Mr.. Lea being
nanaser of the beautiful and extensive stock
farm OF Mr.. Henry Parr Of Baltimore.
, Inc annual meeting of the stockholders of Sandy
Spring Lyceum Company occurred Monday even
ing, and was as usualU large gathering, the hall
btag being crowded Edward RI Staber presided and
declined reelection, and the following officers
were chosen by ballot TO serve for year. VIZ:
EDWARD n. Bentley. president: Miss Virginia NJ. P.
staDier, secreta:y; SamuclsB Wethcrald, treas
aTer' a' and Allon Farqdharo James B.. Haowell,
Mary Miller Stabler, directors. The feature Of
the annual meeting is always the history Of Sandy
spring neighborhood sOr the preceding twelve
months, and the Dew historian, Miss Rebecca T.
Miller acquitted herself admirably. Charles +.
Brooke, Mrs. b. II. Miller and Miss Elizabeth T.
Stapler We're appointed to take into consideration
tEe publication Of the historical notes of the past
twelve years. during which the position filled
most aSceptably by Mrs. Joseph T. Moore. Henry
Y. Hallowell, meteorologist. made an interesting
ana amusing report and Samuel 3: Wetherald.
April, 1925. u
The recent death Of julius Marlowe has caused
vacancy In the board of directors of the Ashton,
C0lesrille and Washington Turnpike Company.
Louisa Cook an aged colored woman, who died
last week, left nine children fifty-seven grand
children and thirty-tw great grandchildren. Her
husband, the Rev. Warner Cook, to whom she had
been married slxty-six years, survives her.