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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06
What We sho uId Like to See.

The action of the government of
Ecuador in calling a congress of repre-
sentatives of all the republics of the
three Americas TO define and indorSe
the Monroe doctrine and to take steps
toward closer political and commercial
relations brings to the fore the fact
that the next national adrpipistratio tion,
while having to act In important domes-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

| tic euergencies-such. for example, as
the restoration of a protective revenue
tariff and the settlement of the cur
rency problem on basis Of perma-
nency-will also i'm all probability rest
| under greater load of responsibility in
/, its foreign affairs than any preceding
| administration since the troubious days
| of Lincoln.
If the dictum of Secretary Olney be
| accepted as true that In this hemisphere
the fiat of the United States shall be
| law" there will need to be employed in
the guidance of our diplomatic negotia-
tions hand more skilled than that of
| some mere politician picked up in the
discharge of a national convention debt.
The questions which loom up in the
near future in this direction-such as
the restoration of reciprocal trade rela-
tions with our feliow-American repub-
lies, the problem of the construction
and control Of the Nicaragua canal.
the destiny OF Hawaii the fate of Cuba;
| and. above all. the definition of a policy
toward the other governments of this
hemisphere which snail fully con-
serve our own governments primacy
but which, ut the same time, shall not
give the other republics grounds for
jealousy, distrust or unfr!endly feeling
are questions which may not safely
be entrusted to the handling of mere
tyroes or bunglers. They will require
the keenest and broadest statesman
ship: and in the successful considera-
ton of them the next secretary of state
will have an opportunity to win Tor
himself a prestige not secondary to that
OF anv American of our time.
1t is with view of these probable
responsibilities that we have felt that
the retirement of General Harrison
from the presidential field would be
likely to elicit from the next chief ex-
ecutive the proffer to him OF the honor
able and important portfolio of state.
This, az yet, is mere conjecture: and
it might be that even if such a proffer
should be made, the eX-president would
feel called upon to decline 1t in prefer
ence to subjecting the man who should
have made it to the possibility OF an
noying comparisons. But there is no
room for doubt upon this point. that
were Benjamin Harrison to become the
next secretary of state. the term
"Americanism" would quickly take on
a new meaning and new dignity, and
nowhere in all the world would legiti-
mate American interest fail to receive
in emergency that steady and earnest
protection which is its moral due.
The Scranton Times of yesterday con-
tanned it's twenty-seventh annual story
about contemplated Republican cleo
tion frauds. This romance is as regu-
lar a feature in our contemporary
yearly calendar as is either Christmas
l,,, ~. tho Snurth nf Ju1V
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06
Is FIGHTING MS PARTY.

From the Philadelphia Press.
In the Luckawa.na district Congressman
Scranton has got things IN such shape
mat his denomination Is practically out OF
the question. He is openly opposing the
Republican city ticket in scranton. The
nomination of William Connell Is the mos,
likely thing If he can be persuaded to ac-
cept, but 1t Is a question to which much
depend in some degree upon minor polit-
ical movements.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06
4 CALL To Duty.

Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir:-The letter which appeared In your
issue OF the 3rd instant from the pen OF
Daniel Gregory in reference to Colonel
T.. H. Ripple has kindled fire of feeling
in the hearts of every true Republican.
to a sense Of duty. 1t has admonished
them to lay aside all personal prejudices
and to march on TO victory on the 18th.
Citizen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

tured cordiality. the man who imagines
that there can ever be entire cordiaiity
between the governments at Washing
ton and Westminster loses sight of ir-
teconcilable differences and tendencies,
Let us look at facts fairly: let US say
what we all know to be true. namely.
that the American nation and the Eng
lish nation are rivals-rivals in trade,
rivals In diplomacy and rivals for that
prestige among the nations which, un-
I'll the United States entered the lists.
was Engiand's by unchalenged con-
sent. To blind ones vision to the fact
that every new proof of Americas in
creaslng success Is an arraignment of
British political ideals, under whose
sway America waa forced to assert and
afterward to defend its independence,
Is to obscure circumstance which new
crtheless exists. Not until the mother
country admits by imitation that the
political example of the North Ameri-
can offspring is preferable TO her own
aristocratlc and hereditary traditions
can there be a real Anglo American
alliance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06
CORRECTLY STATED.

From the Montrose Sentinel.
The Democrats of Scranton are making
Herculean efforts to carry that city at
the February election The task Is hope-
less without Republican aid. A Republi-
can that would aid the Democratic party
this year Is a traitor to his party.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

The organ of the boilers is having an
amusing time trying to act as If it's
gibberish carried some weight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

Personally, politically and every other
way the present Republican city ticket
stands forth as a model ticket. which
deserves its party's utmost support. 1t
Is a ticket to win.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06
Election Day, Feb. 1s.

For men reputed to be skilled In the
arts Of politics, the Republican wreck
ers have shown gratifyingly poor judg-
ment in their underestimate of the pub
lic intelligence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

The question at issue one week from
ton but the supremacy of party. Do
the Republicans of Scranton want 10
see the Democrats in the lead?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

General Harrison has made enough
friends by getting out of the way to
iiil city. In the main, however they
are men who think they have pulls on
the other candidates
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

Not the least comical feature of the
Morton presidential boom is its earnest
attempt to take itself seriously.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus. The
Tribune AstrOlOGcr.
Astrolabe cast: 2.1S a. M, for Thursday
Jan. g. 1896.
"a 4 -

A & IS
A child born on this day will be apt to
travel much If he marries, as his home
life will be unpleasant especially upon ev'
enings when he returns from lodge at an
unreasonable hour.
Skill in embroidery, on fine linen Is ad-
mirable, but it Is the woman who can
artistically affiX q patch to pair OF last
years trousers that commands universal
respect from humble man after all.
Acting from the supposition that wound
ed fowls futter. it is safe to wager that
some one must have fired double charge
of birdshot at the Times yesterday.
There Is often a touching ring In the
yell of bribery at election time.
Aaron Augustus Chase and Rev. Mr..
Hogan have responded to Uncle's Joe roll
call. As soon as Lord Byron Green has
been heard from, the band can play.
Ajacchus' Advice.
DO not be persuaded from duty by ar
guments that are talked through u let.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

The Tribune acknowledges with
thanks several poems on the local
campaign; hut even in politics there are
limits
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

"The pen Is mightier than the sword
Quoth England with a smile,
"For checks are all the fashion now,
And swords are out OF style.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

At two cents per capita, the viaduc
would be the best bargain Scrantonian.
could have.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

In the bright lexicon of youth
There's no such word as failing:
Those things are added later on
with weeping and with wailing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

REPUBLICAN, CITY TICKET.

For Mayor-E. II. RIPPLE.
For Treasurer-DANIEL WILLIAMS
For COutrollcr-F.J J. WIDMAfER.
For rAssessOrs-CHARl. FOWLER.
CHRIST EICkCS.
WILLIAM DAWSON.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

The fact that General Harrison per-
sonally favors Allison shows that he
properly recognizes the political poten-
tiality of the great west
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

The Scranton Times of yesterday con-
tanned it's twenty-seventh annual story
about contemplated Republican cleo
ton frauds This romance is as regu-
lar a feature in our contemporary
yearly calendar as is either Christmas
day or the Fourth of July.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

su91aIo ~ Slx PosroyEcB AT SCRANTON. "A. A.
ODCoND.CLAoS NAIL MATTER
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-06

.PhntsW lax" the recognized Journal for sdver-
tiDess, rats THn SCRANTON TRIBUN. ~ tic best
aAvsItising medium In Northeastern lennsyiva-
~. sPS1ntsn' Ink" knows.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-01-22
LIVESTOCK MARkE



Cicago. Jan. &.-Cattie-There was
fair Tuesday market. the general demand
being moderate while the light supply
prevented any decline In prices for na-
lives. Choice becveS were scarcer than
ever and the run consisted mostly oe
common 20 medium natives and fed Tex
ans. Export steers sold az S4oOt54. a. and
a good many dressed beef cattle are going
al So 72G3&, There was a E-ood demand
for butchers and Gamers cattle at rulsng
quotations.. few COWS selling below G.s
or higher than S-2S. Calves were iS fair
supply and sold VSvy well al s. SooS11.Vo.
Texas fed cattle wers better IN quality and
sold very well. but we're ~ cents lower to-
day.
HOgs-Receipts were again Eght and ehs
supply was Tar from being sufficient 20
meet the requirements OF local packers
and shippers All the desirable droyeg
We're closed out early IN the day at al
vance prices. Common % prime grades
found purchasers al s. $olt4 20. the bulk %
the sales being at $ii0 The difference
between prices now paid and those Of a
year ago has narrowed TO S5 cents.
Shecp-The ligiH supply served 10 cause
a stronger feeling and prices ruled 10 cents
higher for nice medium weights. sales be-
ing made OF common 20 Choice native
sheep at 8 Ikfs3sst. western az xs@fiss.1s.
and lambs at $3oog46
.pfs-s'attle.- se59s hogs. Zi ,pA.
KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City. Jan. I.-Cattic-Herc' pa.
6,tsp. shipments. l. SO sifadl 20 atff'fias
Texas steers. s. 75ft35U. beef steers. s. .ssf
A.; native COWS. 81 sai22H
Hogs-Recetpts. Il. 80, saiprnenfa. 80.
lights strong: heayies steady shade low
er .heavies. SS4ift1 packers and mixed.
- SOffI %. lights. $ >o1f3s1
Sneep-Rece.pts. $50. shipments. 80.
steady. muttons S2-63N&0
ST LOUIS
+ ST. Louis. Jan. 2f.-Cattlc-Rcreipfs o.
or: market steady. native tecves. $40
40: cows and hcifers. S1UFa350. stOckers
and feeders. s2Gyu17s
Hogs-Receipts. 100; heavy. A0"llt 90
mixed. > spsls i6. light. 8 9-sI4 ia
Sheep-StroHR. natives. s. 5a350.
NEW YORK
New York. Jan. zl.-Beeves-F Receipts.
2u. European cables quote American
steers at 8rl0 cents dressed weight. re-
friRerafor beef at TtiSc
Sheep and laEnbs-Recedpts. 9. al sfeady.
poor 10 prime sheep. - s7l.Ilfs0o. common
TO choice lambs. t{zaA%
HOgS-Receipts, l.s-1. firm az tiW9dSo
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-01-22

There is not a single member of the
company but what is a graduate of the
Tennessee University. Such songs as
Kitty Wells, Going From the Cotton
Fields odd MaSsa is Dead" Exodus
10 Kansas ''Suwanee River" have
never been equaled as rendered by this
company. It is said they can give a
concert every night for month in the
same hall and never repeat a number.
Those who miss hearing them will miss
the greatest concert ever given in Wich-
ita-
The Altoona CPa) Daily Tribune in
speaking Of them says:
The original Tennessee Singers ap-
peared in the City Opera house last
night according 70 announcement. \
good audience was present and judging
from the frequent and generous ap-
plause 1t is safe to say the singers gave
general satisfaction. They fully sus-
tatined the reputation which had pre-
ceded their coming. In point OF merit
they We're equal to If not in advance Of
any similar organization that has yet
visited this city. The troupe in general
manifested an ability TO handle a much
higher class Of music than that which
compOSeS their program Their planta-
ton songs were sung with that hearth
ness that is characteristic Of the col
Ored people Of the south. and with that
peculiar weirdness which no other peo-
pie on earth can successfully initiate
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-01-22
HONOR At HIS HOME
George Mold Given a Reception at Alton,
H. saturday Night.

George Mold Given a Reception at Alton,
H.. saturday Night.
The following taken from the Alton
0ll) Telegram, the old home OF George
Mold, tells how he was received there
and will be read with interest by the
Wichita friends of the Silent Circum-
navigator. Tie article reads:
THE entertainment given Saturday
evening at the Turner hall, by the
Standard band, for the benefit of our
old time fellow townsman, Mr.. George
J. Mold, who is now on his road to for
tune, making a tour of the world as
the Silent Circumnavigator, on one of
the most unique wagerS ever attempted
by man, surpassed the most sanguine
expectations ard predictions of his
many friends in this city. The hall
long before the rendition of the first mum
Der on the program was filled to over
flowing, and many were turned away.
Promptly at $50 p. m. the Standard
band, under the direction Of Professor
Herman A. Wutzler, opened the even
ing's entertainment with the march,
Heroic" by Robinson. in their usual
faultlesS style. This was followed by
several other selections. At the con-
clusion of the first part of the program,
Mr.. John Elble, an old time friend and
school mate of Mr.. Mold'S, introduced
Mr.. r. F. Kinnaird, press representa-
tive, who accompanies Mold. Mr.. Kin
naird briefly described the manner in
which Mold made his start from Wich-
ita, and then introduced the silent man,
who was escorted TO the platform by
Mr.. Herman WultZer, a fast friend of
boyhood days. Mold was received with
tremendous applause, and as soon as
the uproar subsided, Danny and joey,
his now constant companions, made
themselves known. Mr. Mold was ar
rayed in an elegant black silk costume
trimmed with old gold and makes very
fine appearance in his clown attire. He
entertained his many admirers with his
ventriloquical figures and performed
some very difficult feats in ventrilo-
quism, one Of which was placing a
coin between his teeth and singing songs
and luets through his dummies.
''At the close of MOld's entertainment
the band played several other selections,
after which the hall was cleared for
dancing and merry-making. Mold's
friends crowded towards him, each and
everyone being anxious to grasp the
Silent Circumnavigator's hand and
wish him success in mis- undertaking.
The hand shaking and good wishes con-
tinued for an hour, and it was an event
that will ever be remembered by all
those who were fortunate enough TO be
present.
Messrs. Mold and Kinaird are both en-
thusiastic in their praise of the great
reception rendered them here and will
record 1t as one Of the important fea-
lures of their trip around the world.
Since their departure from Wichita they
have been kindly received al all places
en- route, and If Mr.. Mold meets with the
great success he has had so far, and If
his good luck holds out, he will wind up
his tour with twice the amount required
TO fill his contract, and he has the wish
eS Of his friends that he may dc so.''
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-01-22
WRITTEN IN THE SKY.
A Monogram Signal which May Be Useo
on Land or Water.

The electric monogram signal is 4
sort of typewriter delivering its mes
sage, letter by letter, in midair, or at
any distant point in gigantic characters
of light. The observer may be miles
away and yet read the message with
ease.
The keyboard is manipulated pre-
cisely as in an ordinary typewriter.
and its function is to switch in, or di-
rect. the current through a series Of
distributing wires, which are carried
in a cable to the monogram or display
frame. According 10 a predetermined
scheme the keys exercise a selective
function and each one switches in the
leading wires only, which connect
with the members of the monogram
constituting the letter Of the alphab
which that particular key represents
BY reference TO the monogram one
may easily trace any letter of the al
pha bet in form so nearly conventional
as 70 be readily understood Thus il
on the keyboard the A button is
pressed, the lamps of all the members
OF the monogram entering into
that letter shine out simultaneously,
while all other lamps upon the display
frame remain dead And So on, for
every letter.
The observer has only 10 follow the
letters as they fash out one after an
other 10 spell out the words OF the mes
sage. II will be seen that this is sort
OF visual telegraph, and that il may be
made 70 talk in almost any language
spoken by man Il IS also servicea Die
Tor cipher writing according TO any
prearraRged code The monogram
frame IS I'VE feet high by three and
one-half feet wide, equipped with l6-
candle power lamps Signals flashed
from this frame are visible 20 the naked
eve for distances from one 70 three
miles, depending on the weather
With glass the signals may be easily
read I'D 20 ten miles Some frames are
made much larger and can be seeE
farther Review.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-01-22
CITY N BRIEF.

A charter has been granted the COM
mercial club Of this city.
Miss Mabel Greenman OF Corbin is
visiting friends in the city.
E. NJ. Duncan of the Rock Island was
in town yesterday on business.
The charity concert at the Y. VI. c. A.
auditorium promises TO be well attended
tonight.
Charles Hood of the Wellington Mon
itor was in the city yesterday on a short
business trip.
Judge Barrett has gone to Victor,
Colorado where he will participate in
the mining business.
]. A. Clark for many years with the
Eagle bindery has gone to Denver,
where he will make his future home.
A. G. Stacey Of the Newton Herald
was a visitor In the city last night,
having taken a run down on business.
Mrs. Lee Hays and daughter Mrs.
Albert Bloch, formerly Miss Gertie
Hays have just returned from Cleve-
land.
L. D. Westgate has purchased an in
terest in the mill on East Douglas av-
enue. between Emporia avenue and the
Carey.
The Poultry association will meet in
the city building tonight. All commit
tees will be on hand promptly at Z
O'Clock.
1t is probable that a great crowd will
he at the district court today to wit
ness the opening of the case against
Mrs. Leonard.
The next time John Bull kicks up a
fuss with Uncle Sam, the north pole
will be made the north boundary Of the
United States.
The Ralston club will meet every
Wednesday morning at 1890 in the gym
nasium of the Y. NJ. c. A. All members
are urged to be present.
How many of the local readers Of the
Eagle recognize the picture in Shoe
maker & Miller's add. being one of the
society bellies Of this city.
NJ A. Carvin. after winding up a few
affairs connected with the county
clerks Office, Will give his entire atten-
ton 70 his commercial interests in the
wholesale pipe and pump business.
George Wagner, night manager of
the Western Union Office left last night
lOT SIlpplS CTctk, MneTt ne ldhGS
better position with the company, Mr..
Wagner is one of the Western Unions
best men and while his friends here,
and they are legion, are sorry to lose
him yet they are satisfied believing the
change is for his interest.
The entertainment given last night
by Queen City Lodge No. 20, Degree of
Honor, was a pronounced success. The
attendance was large and the enjoy
ment unbOunded. Merriment reigned
supreme. Dancing, music and cards
held sway. The members are under
obligations to Miss Mabel Millison for
a most delightfully."- pleasing recitation,
10 Miss Mabel and Fred Bull for two or
three charming songs and TO Miss Elsie
MeServe for piano solos during the even
ing. The effort proved such a success
that it was decided TO have one every
two weeks.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-01-22

surroundings, our pens, our yards, our
orchards, our groves. our gardens, our
bery-patcheS, up in a nice present
able shape? Do we feel as proud in
showing our fields and yards, etc, TO
our visitors as we do to our pure-bred
herds Of hogs, cattle, horses, sheep and
poultry? Do We do our farming in q
thoroughbred style? Or do we allow
our pride TO run in one line to the
detriment OF all others.or are we pure
bred all over and set the proper exam
pie for our children and the rising
generation who are to fill our places?
For our neighbors and the passer-by,
you on the public highway. all will ad-
nit that we have an influence for good
or for evil That being the case, do
we have the proper raising and elevat-
ing influence we should have over those
who are to follow? Do we show it in
our transactions, our surroundings.
our language, the care of our stock?
DO we give our implements the proper
care and shelter, or do We house them
out in the field where they will be
handy next year, provided they are
there when we want TO use them, or do
we leave them in the nearest fence
corner with the whole canopy Of heaven
for shefering roof? Do we classify
our stock as it should be, or do we al
low them to run together, the larger
driving away the younger and weaker
ones that need the best shelter and
care, or do We put the two and three
year-old ones in one yard and the
yearEngs in another, where they can re-
celve better food, better care, and, if
any difference, better shelter? The
larger animals should not be allowed to
run in the same yards, as they drive
away the younger and weaker ones,
both from food and shelter. The older
ones are better able to withstand the
starvings and hardships of life. There
are a great many leaks on the farm
OF the stock-raiser as we'll as the grain
raiser, and in order to make a success
OF farming and stock-raising, to crown
our efforts and to receive pay for our
labors, especially during times Of close
and close times these little
leaks should be looked after TO stop
them. If we allow our colts, calves,
and sheep, swine, cows and horses 70
sleep out of doors, especially our milch
cowls, and without bedding or shelter
there occurs a leak that could and
should be avoided, not only a loss to
our purses but to the growth and vigor
Of our stock"
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-01-22

Hay-weake- on excessive receipts:
prairie. S5.O099.oo; timothy. $ll-eoS l&0o Sh-s
side.
WOol-FIrn and unchanged.
NEW YORK.
New York. Jan. I.-Hay-Easy.
Hides and learher-DuM
Wool and rcSin--S teady.
Beef. pork. rice and molaSSeS--FtrTn.
Cut meatS-F1rIn: picked hams, ss-t9c-
Lard-Steady: western steam closed
s. 10. January, nominal
Peirole eunl-Qulet: United closed TO
bid.
Turpentine ard corn meal-oaiet.
Cottonseet oll-FfrfneT; owing TO the
late advance in lard oil
Sugar-kaw firm. refined dull
LIVERPOOIA
Liverpool. Jan. @--B1coD-F1rms ce-
mand fair.
Beef-Extra India mess. 76s; prime mess.
5SS 81.
Po-k-Prime mess. ane western. sSs 81:
do medium. 4ss 81.
L.ard-ouset: prime western. s9s Cd: re-
fined. Gin pails) SCss 81.
Butter-F1nest United States, a5s: good
ss.
LONDON.
London. Jan. Z.-Cane sugsr-Ffrm: cen
trifugal Java, Is ID: muscOvado fals re-
aning. lis.
Beet-Ffrmer and hlgher: January. ns
81: February. los 4a-d-