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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
FEBRUARY rwENrY-sEcoNp.

We hail thee, fair, immortal Day!
Thou noblest in Times calendar,
Save that which saw the holy ray
OF Bethlehem's Christ guiding starl
For thou didst give TO earth. as then
Heaven gave its richest gift,
A life that should from burden'd men
The wrongs ofthraldom lift
A life so great In lis expanse,
Born for their sure doliverance,
That fame upon her page boasts mono
More friend TO man than WAsuiNoToS!
Hail, honored Dayl since each return
Again recalls his priceless worth;
While Freedom holds aloft his urn
Before the peoples Of the earth,
md cries. Behold the sacred dust
or him whom heaven gave
To have our holy cause in trust,
Aud mine from bondage savel
Ger all the greatness of the past
The glories OF his life arc cast
And ye and yours shall smile upon
The growing fame Of WAsHISGroSl
Hail, blessed Day A Naticn feels
Its great heart warm again to thee;
And, mid the bells loud changing peals
And thunder Of artillery,
Our gratitude more deep shall grow,
And God 1e asked, that He
May make us better yet TO know
The worth OF Liberty;
While in the cot and mansion fair,
On land and sea-aye, everywhere
Millions oi hearts shall join in one
To bless the name OF WASHINGTON!
ID. Brainerd Williamson.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19

The Supreme Court of the United
States has made ruling to the effect
that when the plea OF insanity is raised
in Il murder case, the burden of proof
of insanity is on the prosecution. The
court says that "if the whole evidence
including that supplied by the legal
presumption OF sanity, does not ex-
clude, beyond reasonable doubt, the
hypothesis OF insanity, the prisoner
is entitled to an equittal OF specific
offsnse charged" Whether or not
this is good law need not the Atlanta
Constitution thinks, enter into the
question. 1t has been laid down by
the court of last resort, it will be held
as law in tho lower courts, and il
really seems as ii, instead of helping
to secure conviction more easily, it
will tend to encourage tho continuance
OF the use of the insanity plea. The
plea has tended to lessen respect for
courts and juries, aud has worked to
,he detriment OF justice. and now in
the face Of this ruling there will be
more determined efforts made to have
homicide persons allowed to go free
On the ground that they are iuuatics
States will hive to 60 more largely
INTO the expert business than ever.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
Why the Mirage Seems Inverted.

Lord Rayleigh says that the delu-
sion OF water appearing in mirages on
hot, sandy plains, is due to the fact
that the undisturbed strata of air near
the earth is highly ratified. A ray OF
light falling very obliquely upon this
strata, and being totally refected;<
reaches the eye of the observer Just as
it would if reflected from water.
The phenomenon is, strictly speak
ing, one OF refraction rather than re-
Election. Now just as the glass lens
forms IN image on the screen, so the
crystalline lens of the eye forms an
image on the retina or sensitive back
part of the eye. This retina image is
inverted as all retina images are, aud
being projected to another strata of
rarified air above, has the effect of
making the delusion perfect. Rayleigh
further says that there has been much
unnecessary speculation in connection
with the theory of inverted retina
images, the mystery being thnt we do
not see all things inverted.
The truth of the matter is-now
look for something you never saw in a
book--we do not see the retina image
at all, We only feel it. If We could
see the image on the eye of some one
else We would certainly see it inverted
st. Louis Republic.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
Washington and LAFAYETTE.

A bit of traditional lore concerning
Washington and Lafayette has lately
come into print which seems to be
better founded and more distinctly
traceable to fact than is usually the
case with traditions. 1t is related by
]. f. Blandy. and came to him with
but one intermediate telling from La
fayette himself. who told it at ELL
Landing, Maryland, in 1924.
When the British under Lord How,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19

Michigan has two factories for
wooden shoes which turn out about $50
pair week, and find steady demand.
1t is said that many Americans are be-
ginning to find them useful.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19


who had at that moment arrived on
horseback before the inn. He was
just in time to witness Carroll's great
leap.
The first burst OF applause over, the
spectators awoke to the strangers
presence. The mau's handsome face
and easy address attracted the eyes of
the maidens, while his manly and
sinewy frame called forth the admira-
tion of the young men.
"Mayhap, sir stranger, you think
you can beat that" said Charlie
Simms. remarking the manner in
which the newcomer scanned the
arena. "If you can outleap Harry
Carroll you beat the best man in the
colonies"
"Is it for amusement you are pur-
suing this pastime'" inquired the
youthful stranger, ''or is there prize
for the winner?"
"The sweetest prize man ever strove
for" answered one of the judges.
"Yonder she stands"
The stranger caste respectful glance
at the blushing maiden and his eyes
looked admiration.
"Are the lists open to all9" he
asked.
"All, young SIR" replied Annette s
father, with interest, his youthful
ardor rising as he surveyed the pro-
portions of the straight limbed young
stranger.
With a smile the newcomer threw
off his coat, drew his sash tighter
around his waist and stepped forward.
Annette looked anxiously at Harry.
who stood near with troubled brow
and angry eye, and then she cast upon
the stranger glance Of piteous en-
treaty. All hearts stood still as the
young man bounded forward.
twenty-five feet and an inch"
The judges words were received
with murmurs of surprise and wonder
Not without feeling of pity for
poor Harry, all crowded around the
new victor, offering him their con
gratulations. The old farmer APP
preached, and grasping the young
mans hand exultingly, called him his
son, and said he felt prouder of him
than if he were a prince.
Resuming his coat, the stranger
sought with his eyes the prize he had,
although nameless and unknown, SC
fairly won. She leaned upon her fa'
ther's arm, pale and distressed.
"Annette, my pretty prize" said
the victor, taking her passive hand,
al have won you fairly"
Annette's cheek became paler than
mar BILE, she trembled and clung closer
to her father, while her dropping eye
sought the form of her lover. At the
words of the stranger Carroll's face
grew dark and determined.
81 have won you, my pretty flower
to make you bride-tremble not Sc
violently-I mean not myself, however
proud might be-" he added, will
gallantry; "to wear SO fair gem mex
my heart. i think there is favored
! youth among the competitors who ha
higher claim than mine.
: "Young sir" he continued, turning
to the surprised Harry, "methink
you were the victor in the lists befor
5 mel strove not for the maiden
though one could not we'll strive for
fairer, but from love OF the mani
! sport in which i saw you engaged
You ere the victor. snd.as such. wit
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19

1t is said to be bad habit for a
man to put his hands into his pockets,
but there is one habit, the New York
Herald pauses to remark, that is much
worse, namely, to put his hands into
some one else's pockets.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19

According to tho New Orleans Pic
ayune, Venezuela is the envy of all
the South American republics inpoint
OF finances. 1t has n single gold stand
ard, and almost no public debt.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19

The increase of suicides by poison
continues aud the revolver is growing
in popularity among those who seek
self-destruction. Statistics of this
sort are gruesome things, but we must
know what goes on in this sinful
world.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
WASHINGT0N'S BIG JUMP.
ny IT HE won A CHARMING PRIZE.

there lived, in 1775, rich and eccen.
trio old farmer, whose daughter was
declared to be the loveliest maiden in
all the country round.
The beautiful Annette was eighteen
years of age, and, of course, had many
suitors for her hand and heart.
On her nineteenth birthday tho old
man invited all the youth of the vii
lage to grand haymaking frolic, and
they came, amo 1g them a dozen hand
some young fellows who were known
to retain tender regard for the,
fair girl, whose natal day they had
come to celebrate.
By noon the barns were filled with
the fragrant hay, and all were ready
for the feast OF good things that had
been spread under the shady branches.
NOW, my lads" said the old man
after the banquet was some time over,
"Ive got something to say to you. 1t
seems that a good many of you have
been casting sleeps eyes on my An
notte. Now, boys, / don't care any
thing about money or talents, book
larning or soldier farming. can do
as we'll by my girl as any man in the
country; but / want her to marry q
man OF my own grit.
"Now, perhaps you know it, and
perhaps You don't, but when I was q
youngster l could beat anyone in all
Virginia in the way of leaping. Look
herel"
He held up as he spoke three hand.
some medals.
Sand all Of them won in fair fight, "
he went on, "besides which l got my
old woman by beating the smurtest
man on the eastern shore.
"Now listen; I've taken an oath
that no man shall marry my daughter
without jumping for it. There you
have it, boys; yonder's the green, and
here's Annette. The one who jumps
farthest on dead level shall marry
her this very evening""
Soon all was in readiness for the
contest. The signal was given, and
the young competitors, stripped OF
their coats, stepped forward.
edward Grayson. seventeen feet p
cried one of the judges. With long
ing glance at the prize he could not
win, he left the grounds.
'Dick Bolulen, nineteen feeti'
Dick, with little laugh of satisfac
tion, replaced his coat, and joined tn,
onlookers.
"5arry Preston, nineteen feet
three inchesl"
"CLarlie Simms, fifteen and one
half feet -
"Hooray for Charliel Charlie
wins" cried the crowd with goot
natured sarcasm. Charley grinned
threw off his disappointment with
slight uplift of his shoulders, and wa
soon creating roars of laughter with
his wit, which was far more nimbl
than his legs.
"Now for Harry CARROLL |" shoute,
the spectators, and Harry stepped for
ward amid great applause. Carol
was the athlete of the village, and h
was so general favorite that every
one wished as we'll as anticipated hi
success. Moreover, he was n hand
some youth, and it was we'll know
that between him and the beautiful
Annette there existed a strong mutua
attachment.
"lwenty,one feet and half.
magnificent leapl" cried the judge
"Hooray for Harry Carroll Harr
wins"
Now. just before Harry had leapet
and while everyone's attention WI
fixed upon him, stranger had el
tered the throng uuperoeived.
He was . tall, gentlemanly youn
man. in . military undress rock ooa
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19

They speak OF them now as horse
less carriages. Before long" pre-.
diets the New York Tribune. "thoy
will specify that it is horse. carriage
when vehicle is propelled by animal
pnwer
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19

John Morley thinks that there nre
''not above six Englishmen over 80
now living whose lives need TO be
written or should be written.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
"'oGCNNN

by Pe
pool Philadelphia editor the Daily Advertiser the journal chosen
Washington publish Farewell Address
Chief
dgned
Mr. Cypool purchased with the original the Address
(which Mr. Cypoo by Washngons retane
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
Italy has the highest murder rate Of
any country in the world.

Last year fifty-nine physicians in
the United States took their own lives
nga.nst forty-five in 1894.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
REED GIVES UP THE BATTLE,
Friends Convinced That Mckinley
Will BE Nominated on FIRST Enl,ot

st. Louis, No.. June 1O.-rhe friends
of Speaker Reed have given up the
fight. When the rational committee
took recess at 6 o'clock this evening
the Hon. Joseph Manley, of Maine, die
tated the following to the representa-
tive of the United Press and revised 1t
before transmission:
I'm my judgment the convention will
nominate Governor Mckinley on the
first ballot for the presidency. 1t Is
useless to attempt to deny that this will
be the result. The action of the ma
tional committee in its overwhelming
vote on the Alabama case, settles con-
clusively how the respective states
which the members of the committee
represent will vote in the convention
Mr.. Reeds name will be presented to
the convention and he vii! be voted for.
and / am authorized to say that under
no condition or circumstances can he,
or will he. accept the nomination for
vice president IL it should be rendered
to him. The great majority OF the New
England delegates will be loyal to Mr..
Reed, but it Is evident that the conven-
| tion Is for Governor Mckinley and will
| nominate him."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
CHAIRMAN WRIGHT
ADVANCE AGENT
Elaborate Preparations for Pennsylvania
Delegation at Chicago.
SUITABLE HEADQUARTERS ENGAGED
The Keystone Democratic Contingent
Is Preparing TO Boom the FavOrite
SOn..Arrangemcnts for the Trip
Are Perfected.

Philadelphia, June 10.-Robert Z.
Wright, Of the Democratic state COM
mittee, Eas sent to prominent workers
of his party the following letter on ar
rangements for the trip to the national
convention. In general way the ar
rangements for the transportation of
the Pennsylvania delegation to the Chi
cago convention and their entertain-
ment there have been determined upon.
Suitable headquarters (parlors. meeting
rooms. etc.) have been engaged at the
Palmer house. which Is also to be the
headquarters of the Democratic ma
tional committee and of the delegations
from most Of the states.
1--WE have also engaged at the Palmer
house sufficient number of rooms for
the proper accommodation Of the men,
bers OF the Pennsylvania delegation,
further information as to which will be
furnished very shortly. The general ar
rangement is that the train bearing the
delegates and their friends shall leave
Philadelphia on the afternoon Of Fri
day, July 8, reaching Chicago on the
afternoon Of July 4. Delegates and
adelphia, Lancaster, Harrisburg, AL
toona, Johnstown and Pittsburg.
'The fact that Pennsylvania proposes
to present and to press for the nomina-
tion of a candidate for the presidency
from this state emphasizes the neces-
sity of more elaborate preparations in
respect to headquarters and accom-
panying details than might otherwise
be the case. Special efforts will be
made to make the trip to Chicago and
the stay of our delegates there as pleas
ant and as comfortable as practicable.
Il will very shortly write you in de-
tail in respect to the arrangements. In
the meantime 1 wish you would let me
know as soon as possible how many
gentlemen from your vicinity besides
the delegates desire to go to Chicago on
the special train, which will be secured
for the delegation"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
GOLD PLATFORM ADOPTED.
Connecticut Democrats Favor Gold
Standard of Currency.

Connecticut Democrats Favor Gold
Standard of Currency.
Hartford, Conn.,, June 10.-The Demo-
cratic state convention met here To-Day.
The financial plank Of the platform Is
as follows:
As necessary consequence the honest
payment Of public debts and the preser-
vation Of the public faith and credit re-
quire that the gold standard Of money, as
"a measure Of value, shall be maintained.
While we favor the most liberal use OF
silver consistent with the enforcement of a
gold standard, we are unalterably opposed
to the free coinage Of silver. deeming 1t
device for the debasement Of our currency
and the compulsory purchase lof silver by
the government. Under existing crcum-
stances to pay public debts in silver coin
is Reputation; to pay private debts in the
same coin Is to rob the wage earners and
to provide for the free coinage OF silver
means the destruction Of legitimate busi-
ness and great suffering among hte Ia
boring classes.
The following delegates at large were
chosen: Miles 3. Preston, of Hartford;
Lynde Harrison, Of Guilford; Thomas
M. Walter, Of New London; James AL
dis. Of Torrington.
The delegates are understood to favor
the nomination of Ex-Governor William
E. Russell, Of Massachusetts,. for presi-
dent. but are not pledged. A plank
would have been placed in the platform
indorsing his nomination, but he recent
ly wrote Mr.. Harrison, Of Guilrford.
that such was not his desire.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
FEATURES OF THE FEST.
Great Artists Appear in Concert at the
Pittsburg Music Festival-Gems
Of the Programme.

Pittsburg, Pa, June 10.-An immense
pacity of the spacious Saengerfest hall,
were delighted with the fourth concert
of the Saengerfest, rendered this after
noon. The special feature and attrac-
ton was the appearance Of Frau Klaf-
sky. the great German prima donna, and
A. l.. Guile. both of whom last night
gained new laurels, and by special re-
quest consented to appear in solo work.
Their reception amounted almost to an
ovation.
Almost all the great artists appeared
in the grand closing concert tonight and
attracted perhaps the largest audience
Pittsburg has ever witnessed at a con-
cert. Fears had been expressed that
the hall would prove too large for the
occasion, but had it's capacity been in
creased by one-half. 1t would only have
comfortably accommodated the music
loving throng which sought entrance.
Many hundreds were turned away. All
the available standingplaces were filled.
Not few received injury In the crush
and many fine toilets We're ruined.
hS ~ huAiipCi Va TIC plOS q
composition of Fest Director Zoellner,
entitled Midnight at Sedan" was a
musical picture. Its four distinctly diff
ferent motives-the stiffness of the
night, the dead rising from the graves,
hate and warlike fury. and the lament
held the assemblage almost spell bound.
Other prominent features We're Frau
klafsky's rendition of the Aria, "Oh,
Eonored Halls" from Tannhauser;
and "Brunhilde's Self Immolation" from
the "Goetterdammerung," Hans Sachs
address and quintette from THE Mas
ter Singers" by Mr. Brockett and Miss
Lillian Blauvelt, Miss Gertrude Stein,
Mr.. Carl Naezer and Mr. Emil Fisher;
and number of German and Dutch
folk-songs by the combined chorus.
Tomorrow will be the gala day of
the Saengerfest. The morning will be
devoted to the great parade in which
all the societies will be in line and this
will be followed by the immense picnic
at Alliquippa Park, where German song
will have full sway.
The permanent organization Of the
North American Saengerbund is prac-
tically assured and only awaits the
business meeting of delegates from all
the societies represented which will be
held Friday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
Twcn;y.Gtth Annual Setsion of the
Diocese of Centra, peupsyiynn;n.

i
Diocese Of Central Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg June 10.--The twenty
fifth annuoi convention of the central
Pennsylvania diocese Of the Protestant
Episcopal church resumed its business
sessions this morning in st. Stephens
church. Thirty-nine parishes are rep
resented.
The committee on division Of the
diocese was given power to confer with
any committee that may be appointed
by any continuous diocese relative to q
cession of any portion Of its territory to
this diocese.
The report Of the treasurer shows re-
ceipts for diocesan missions last year
Of s9,151.SS, and payments Of $I0,572 9S.
There was balance Of 81, ,o6O 9i from the
previous year.
Bishop Rulison and a committee were
authorized by resolution to adopt a
diocesan seat. a committee was ap-
pointed on an Offering to increase the
Episcopal endowment. A missionary
endowment fund OF $500 was pledged
by the delegates and will be permanent
ly invested.
This afternoon behind closed doors
the convention discussed the legal rela-
tions of Selwyn Hall school. at Reading,
to the diocese. 1t was decided after
much debate that the financial respon-
sibility in the matter rested with the
estate of the late Bishop Howe and not
with the diocese
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
s News Up and Down the Valley.

immediate transportation; increasing
the pay CT letter carriers: authorizing
the lease OF certain islands in Bering
sea for raising foxes; to prevent the
transportation OF spirituous liquors un-
der false names.
The bill Increasing the pension Of
Francis T.. Hoover was passed over the
presidents veto.
The latter part of the days session
was occupied by speeches by Mr.. Stew
art (Pop. New and Mr.. Butler (Pcp.
N. c.. A concurrent resolution for
final adjournment tomorrow at o'clock
was agreed to and at 6:40 o'clock the
senate took a recess until $3.50 this even
ing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
Steam shin Arriyais.

New York, June 1O-Arrlved: Steamer
Albano from Hamburg: Teutonic from
Liverpool; Havel from Bremen.
Sailed: Steamers st. Paul for South
ampton; Southwark for Antwerp; Ger
manic for Liverpool.
Arrived OUT Steamers Spree at South.
ampton; Ethiopia at Moville; st. Louis at
Southampton; State af Nebraska at Glas.
gov; Veendam at Rotterdam.
Sailed for New York: Steamers Trave
June
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.
Weather Indications Today
Generally Fair; Northerly Winds.

l Reed Supporters Concede McKinley's
Nomination.
Pennsylvania Democrats Preparing for
the Chicago Convention.
Pittsburg Saengerfest.
Last Days of Fifty-Fourth Congress.
. The Business World.
5 Q.ocaD-Trespass Suit Against the
Traction Company.
Cour Dissolves the Barber Injunction.
Execution Against Scranton Glass
Company Filed.
Editorial
Future OF Anthrac cite.
UocaD-Big Fourth of July Celebration.
Penn Avenue Baptist Church Extends
Call to Rev. j. X. Dixon, d. d.
6 (Sports)-Scranton Loses an Old-Fash-
ioned Game.
National and State League Scores.
Profits of Bicycle Manufacture.
Suburban News.
Market and Stock Reports.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
FREE SILVER OPPOSED.
The Maryland Democratic COnven.
ton Adopts a Yellow Plank.

Baltimore, June 10.-The Democratic
state convention was held here today
The financial plank Of the platform, as
adopted. is as follows:
Believing that the true interests or
the people require that the earnings Of
agriculture and trade and the wages Of
labor should be paid in money that Is
intrinsically worth in all the markets
Of the world what it purports to be
worth. we demand the maintenance of
the existing gold standard Of value and
further that the government shall ksep
all its obligations at all times redeem>
able and payable in money of the great
est intrinsic value and Of the highest
standard adopted by the civilized ma
tions Of the world and we therefore
resolutely oppose the free and unllm-
tied coinage OF silver at the ratio of
16 to l."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
Another MoreIand Case.

Pittsburg, Pa. June l0.-Another and
final information for embezziement will
be made against william $. More!and ana
w. H. House, ex-city attorney and his as
sistant. tomorrow by order of the district
attorney. The amount to be named in
the Information is to be $1,000 and UP.
ward. This, with the $4,000 already sued
on. covers the shortage in the accounts oi
the ONCE during the last -four years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
LIGHTNING STRIKES A CAR.

Passengers Badly Frightened, Al.
though None Are Injured.
Lebanon. Pa. June 10.-While an eiec-
trio car was on its way to this city
from Myerstown this morning 1t was
struck by lightning and set on fire. The
car was filled with passengers and was
running at rapid rate Of speed. The
shock was felt by the passengers, al
though none were injured.
No serious damage was done. except
the burning out Of the electric lieht cir
cut and the splinter inc AID slight burn
ing OF the roof OF the car.