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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24
SENATOR QUAY'S CANDIDACY.

saturdays Philadelphia Press containc
a number OF interviews with prominent
scranton Republicans on Senator Quay's
candidacy for the presidency. William
Connell. one of the Lackawanna delegates.
said: IF Quay is q candidate the Lack
awanna county delegates TO the national
convention will be glad to support him.
He is a natural leader of men and the
platform on which, as is reported, his
name will 80 before the convention at ST.
Louis has the right ring. 1t is one which
every Republican can indorse, especially
If he is Pennsylvanian.'
Ch2r.es +. Chittenden, ex-president OF
the select council, said: "Personally /
am for Mckinley, and I believe that If
the sentiment of our section was ascer.
tained it would be for him overwhelming.
ly'
Colonel +. IT. Ripple: '1f Quay is n
candidate, as q Pennsylvanian I am for
him. | think 1t Is time that we had a
candidate from the old keystone state"
j.. =. kingsbury: 81 think Senator Quay
would make one Of the most sensible and
level-headed presidents the nation coull
have. I am for him unreservedly."
Luther Keller: 81 have always had n
great admiration for Senator Quay. He
is unquestionably a great man. but my
choice for president has been General
anu MN <llilsDU. II MT.
Quay is seriously q candidate for the
presidency and should be elected I be-
lievc he would make a good president"
Prothonotary &. l.. Pryor: Senator
Quay has done the right thing in an
molsncing himself AS a candidate for
president. OF him ii may be truly said
that he is a man of the people, and if
nominated he would sweep the country
and give MS n clean. business-like admin
istration that would place him side by
side with the great presidents of the
country. BY all means let us have Quay
for president"
]. a. Lansing: 81 have not up to this
time taken Quay's candidacy seriously.
and I hardly know what to think of it,.
As u Pennsylvanian, I would be highly
pleased to see some ore from this state
elevated to the chief magistracy Of the
country. and If. in the opinion of the
people of Pennsylvania. Quay is their
favorite son, l am for him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24

lies of the Wyoming valley, and his
ardent and tenacious Republicanism
comes To him by legitimate inheritance.
he being Il descendant of several genera
tions of ancestors all of whom were active
and conspicuous combatants OF the here
siss of Democracy. He IS a prominent
business man of Wi,kes-B Barre and n
trusted leader in the Republican coua-
ellis of l4uZerne county. His candidacy
for delegate-at-large To the St. Louis
convention has received the hearty en-
dorsement of all Republican district leg
islative conventions of his county. as well
as of the county convention. and he viii
80 before the Republican state con-
vcntion backed by very strong follow
ing. His selection az one of Its MEM
bers would undoubtedly add to the dig
nifty and influence of ihe Pennsylvania
delegation In the Republican national con-
Npntinn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24

In a recent letter to the New York
Tribune Mr.. William II. Richmond of
this city offers a number of sensible
and practical suggestions for securing
better city streets and country roads.
He points out that it is not enough to
secure appropriations for this work;
the question of how to expend the
money to the best advantage is also i'm
portant. 1.-The custom which prevails
in our section" Mr.. Richmond observes.
sis to lay road taxes which are worked
out by the landholders, under super
visors or roadmasters, in an indifferent
way and at their convenience. after
crops are all in and the hoeing done, in
the latter part of June, or else when
farm work is mainly finished in the fall
Much of the time during the year the
the drainage is imperfect, but the tax
is worked out. and the road must care
for itself most OF the year.
I'm Scranton road taxes to the amount
of 900 to $4,000 are levied to keep the
outlying streets that are not paved in
condition. This money, under our mu-
nicipal arrangement, is parcelled out to
some twenty councilmen to spend in
their wards, and twice year, late
spring and fall, the councilman has
some clever man in whose charge is a
number of old men, who have done their
best days work long ago. They are put
to work on the streets. and they have an
easy time; the taxpayers get less than
25 per cent. for their money, and the
public gets disreputable streets to pass
over" One of the greatest mistakes in
Mr.. RichmOnd's judgment, is the want
Of knowledge on the part Of those who
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24
OUR SENTIMENTS TOO.
From the Altoona Tribune.

From the Altoona Tribune
1t Is our private opinion publicly ex-
pressed that the present board of par
dons * interfering much too frequently
with the sentences of courts. 1t began
this bad work almost as soon as its
members Were sworn into office, and
1t has kept up its record ever since with
a zeal worthy of "A better cause. Ther9
are instances in which justice Requires
the interference of the pardonng power,
and that Is the reason pardon boards
exist Reckless and indiscriminate m
reference on behalf of criminals is 4
great Wrong
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24
MORE PROMINENT THAN EVER.
From the Providence Star.

From the Providence star.
Bailey elected, struck this end like a
thunderbolt and caused many of our old
time staunch Republicans TO shake their
heads and almost declare vengeance
against the wreckers of the party which
for years had ruled this city. Colonel
Ripple. although defeated. is today more
prominent than ever. He can look straight
at that l96 majority and have the salts
faction of knowing II took Republican
and Democratic combine to elect the
most popular Democrat in the city OF
Scranton. No thanks 20 the Democrats
for the election OF Bailey, neither does he
owe any allegiance to that bolting Re
publican faction who disgraced their
party at the primaries.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24
AS VIEWED IN LANCASTER.
From the New Era

From the New Era.
What excellent party men those Re
publicans must be who on last Tuesday
voted to elect a Democrat to the mayor
atty and thereby also voted TO turn adrif'
perhaps one hundred of their fellow Re
publicans who are filling honorable po
sitions i'm the city's service! such vote
did not mean the substitution of better
men, but filling the municipal offices VIII
Democrats. TO wreak their persona
grievances, they voted to turn scores ol
deserving and worthy men out oil once
TO make way for Democrats.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24
WHAT HAS BEEN GAINED?
From the COurier-Progress.

7
1t was a great upset, no doubt about
that. hut what has been gained" Shall
we have better government than if Colo
mel Ripple, Daniel Williams and Fred.
Widmayer had been elected? Has II hcne
hted the party? Time will show the folly
of the recent outbreak. Nothing has been
accomplished by it except to injure the
party. The trouble in the party Is rs
serious as ever. How much better 1t
would have been to stand M boldly for
party success and settle old scores later
on within party lines?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24

Every Pennsylvania Republican con-
gresham except Messrs. Dalzell. Huff
and Stable, together with one Demo-
crat Mr.. Scranton. united in that recent
petition to Senator Quay urging him to
be a presidential candidate, and he has
consented to run upon a platform de-
manding "more protection,more money,
more public improvements and munich
pal reform" On this issue the senator
will make all Of them move at a quick
stem.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24
AN EXCELLENT CANDIDACY.
From the Reading Times.

The Republicans of Luzerne county
have brought forward a candidate for
delegates-at-large TO the Republican ma
tlonal convention at st. L1 uis. in the
person of Hon. Charles A. Miner, OF
Wilkes-Barre. Mr.. Miner belongs to one
Of the oldest and most prominent fami.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24

If the Perrine comet, which Is speed-
ing towards the earth at the rate of
100000 miles u day. isn't particular
where it strikes. we beg leave to sug-
geSt Wilkes Barre
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24

To say that Cleveland would veto the
revenue bill does not excuse those Re
publican senator's who refuse to pass
that measure. A veto from Cleveland
Senate'S
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus' Ths
Tribune Astro!oger.
Astrolabe cast: 2.l9 a. M, FOR MONDAY
Feb, "a, 1896.
Co. g; } Na

II a child born on this day should be
Obliged to read all of the explanatory
gush that appeared in local papers yes
terday concerning the recent election ne
would probably die of Sastritis.
Theatrical people and non-magnetic ora
tors will doubtless he pleased with the
announcement that Mrs. Rorer proposes
to demonstrate today that eggs have food
value if taken in time.
As there can be but one chief of police
In Scranton, the situation already looks
serious.
The Kirmess will probably assist mater
tally in building homes for the photog-
raphers as well as for the Friendless.
Ajacchiis' Advice.
DO not believe everything you hear.
unless of course, ii emanates from some
one who has a grievance or desires a
favor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24

We observe that those who aren't at
all afraid of the Quay boom" are doing
a great talking about 1t, just the same;
and their talk is by no means the airy
cerned
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24

If the senate of the United States has
any intention of doing it's duty by pass
ing the tariff bill, it should make the
fact manifest without further delay.
Otherwise, it would oblige a wearied
nation by shutting its mouth and
starting for home.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24

honored man of public affairs, should
want to take his own life is a mystery
even more mysterious that are the run
of such ira Sedies. Few men were to all
appearances more to be envied that he.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24

1t would save some bitterness of spir-
1t were every Republican presidential
boomer to remember that the st. Louis
race is q free fOr-all
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24

OF course it is not likely to prove
pleasant reading to Spain-this out
spoken senatorial sympathy for Cuba.
But that supplies no reason why
American sympathizers should keep
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24

1t begins to look as il the giving of
the craftsmanship of the house commit
tee on foreign affairs to Mr.. Hit of
Illinois, was u mistake. He is weak on
the Monroe doctrine, he is partial to
Spain as against Cuba, and in other
directions he seems to have lost his old
time grip on questions of vital concern
to American patriotism.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24
The Tribune Is the only Repub.
llcan Daily in Lackawanna
County.

Tom Plat declares that he is an ass
for being in politics. This doubtless Is
merely preparatory to biting Off an
other large chew at the political crib.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24

Why NJ. d. Harter, Of Mansfield, O..
millionaire. ex-congressman. political
economist .philanthropist. noted and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24

1t transpires that the Loud bill to
make the people pay double for cheap
periodical literature using the mails as
the officials OF the postoffice department,
who are anxious to make their depart
ment self-sustaining. This economical
ambition 10 laudable enough in itself,
but we suspect that the people of the
United States would much rather see a
deficit of few millions each year in the
postal budget than to be deprived OF
cheap reading matter because of ex-
cessive postal charges.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24

II it is true that Representative Hit
of the house committee on foreign af-
fairs is trying to shield Bayard by
pocketing the resolution of censure en-
trusted to his committee, the matter
should be called up by the house and
taken out of Hits hands. One mans
bias ought not to stand between con-
gress and it's plain duty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24


have the expending of the money ap-
propriated for road pu,poses. and to
remedy th;s ha r,oLos ,ho fo,,onjnc
'
susSes'ioh'
II the state or the general government,
throush the agricultural department..
would offer n few thousand dollars. say
Tor iivc best methods OF building and re-
pairing roads. and then have a congress
composed Of engineers and other capah'e
men TO canvass these propositions ana
agree on Il manual which could be form'l-
lated, with proper Illustrations, with All
'"e p"es Nohs lhat "ouiu u" usetui ~ P.i
If ~ o,,II ha n9 tha ,irst ,,nrortance Tn-n
there should be for each state or couaty
II board of engineers, who should each
year. uhuer direction OF county 'o''"',''
srntinr Jinyr,,ns which shoulJ be- iil.d
and COPIES given to supervisors. vita
proper Instructions for caring Tor the
l1'ao' ,,,,S 80, "' "iar,,ara No. ,hc,,
should be protected by thorough drain
age but this is taken small account Of in
streets ana country roapS. h.t tne tiNi,
nea n,n aI',. "rh'' nI rn on IA. nerm,t,ra
TO act as such until he has been examined
by the board of county engineers, answer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24
Greatest Rug Sale on Record.
Yamato Japanese RUGS Of the Very Best Quality.

yMr James H. Griffin
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-25
A National Revolution.

One of the main considerations which
II is understood have inclined the pres
ent executive to conservatism i'm his
treatment of the Cuban question. II
not to actual dislike of the Cuban
cause, has been the fact that at its be-
ginning the revolt against Spain was
chiefly the work of desperate and reck-
less spirits, men owning little or no
property and having little or nothing to
loose in the event of failure. 1t Is
frequently asserted and is doubtless
true that at the outset the sO-called
better element" in Cuba; that is, the
property interests or as we would say,
the aristocrats, viewed the whole up
rising with Indifference or else with
outspoken disapproval. This was only
natural. Burden any man with prop
erty and, within certain limits, you
make coward of him. His first thought
in any emergency is for his property,
and only when the latter is threatened
does he manifest the combative ten
dencies of virile manhood.
But if this alignment of Cubans was
true a year ago, it Is true no longer.
Upon this point we have a volume of
trustworthy testimony which has prob
ably gone far to influence the senate
committee on foreign relations in its
consideration Of the independence res
Olution. AS the revolution has spread
md Gpa uich pruaIty nrrnpapca nd
injustice have gradually revealed them
selves anew, without mask or conceal
ment the Cuban heart has been fired
until rich has Joined with poor in
common resistance and the artificial
distinctions born of peace have been
melted down in the stress of war. Not
to multiply testimony. we will offer in
evidence simply one statement made in
a letter from Havana, under date Of
Dec. 5, to the London Times. The Times
certainly is not prejudiced authority
nor has its correspondent in Havana
any personal connection with either side
of the controversy. This letter dwells
at length upon the fact that the white
ho" Ill
the rebel ranks. while the rebels pos
sess the sympathy of nearly all educat-
ed Cubans. 'The truth of which," the
correspondent continues, "is seen in the
number of prominent people sent as
political prisoners to the Spanish penal
settlements in the last six months. The
worst elements of the rebellion have
therefore disappeared. and the inde-
pendent Cuban government, IL weak,
would at least be I'm the hands of edu-
Gated and responsible men,"
1t is the weakness of that govern
ment which renders urgent our help as
proffered through diplomatic recogni-
tion. If 1t were strong it would not
need such recognition and there would
be no humanity in giving it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-25
An Unfortunate Attitude.

A singular attitude is maintained by
Senator Hale, of Maine, on one of the
uppermost issues of the day. He ad-
mits that a large majority of the
American people favor such action by
this government as will more clearly
indicate their sympathy with the pro-
position that Cuba should be free from
European domination: and likewise
comedies that Spanish rule in the
Antilles is foreign to the ideas which
prevail in the American mainland. But
while frankly recognizing these facts,
he declares his intention to oppose by
every means i'm his power any further
action by congress in these premises.
In other words, he simply defies the
public which employs him and takes
apparent pleasure in his ability to
thwart its purpose.
We are told by those acquainted with
the facts that Senator Hale Is an inti-
mate friend of the Spanish minister,
Senior Dupuy de LONE; and that his
ideas and often his very language con-
cerning Cuba are received from that
astute diplomatist. If this be true. the
minister is entitled to extra congratu-
lation upon his new showing of his
very considerable adroitness But as
for Senator Hale, we suspect there will
be general regret that so able man
should be SO easily won from his duty
to his American constituents over to
voluntary service in behalf of Spain.
In some cases such a transfer of al
legiance would excite suspicion of un-
worthy influences: in the case of Mr..
Hale, however, the error is not Of the
heart but of the head.
1t probably comes of the aristocratic
exclusiveness for which he manifests
so unfortunate liking. If he were to
mix more freely with his own country.
men the result might be and probably
would be different
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-25
DRAMATIC GOSSIP.
Irving will revive Richard Ill.
Mckee Rankin is In vaudeville.
Sandow is performing in London.

Irving will revive Richard Ill.
Mckee Rankin is in vaudeville.
Sandow Is performing in London.
l.illi Lehman is singing in Berlin.
Della Fox will shortly produce new
opera.
Beerbohm Tree has revived the ''Danc-
ing Girl
Calve says Wagner's music is the great
est In the world.
Donnelly and Girard will star in My
Friend from India"
Joseph jefferson says he will act next
season In role new to him.
"Bluebeard" will be revived. and will be-
gin its season New Years week.
Nordica will make concert tour under
the direction of Klaw & Erlanger.
Playwright Marguerite Merrington is a
member of Minnie Maddern Fiske's COM
pany.
The auction sale of Richard Mansfield's
bric-a-brac and curios brought over $S.OO
Mr.. +. j. Henley will be the lachimo In
Miss Margaret Mather's Forthcoming pro-
duction of "Cymbeline." at Wallacks.
T.. Il. Rice's production of the "Girl
from Paris enlists the services of Charles
Dickson, Charles f. Bigelow. Joseph W.
Herbert and Clara I.ipman.
Companies that have given up the
ghost: "Old Kentucky" "Great Diamond
Robbery" THE Hustler" "Night at Cir
GUS" Frank Cushman. Thornton Naude-
VILE company.
One of the "Uncle Toms Cabin COM
panes that roam the west Is distinguished
by n genuine negro seven feet tall In the
role of Tom. He Is a fetching feature of
the street parade.
THE Deserted Village" a romantic
Irish opera, adapted from Goldsmith's
famous poem, was given its first Ameri-
can production In New York last week.
Professor ]. w. Glover, the eminent Dub
lin composer, wrote the music.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-25
The Day and Its Lesson.

The average holiday comes and goes,
now gaining general observance and
anon falling into equally general neg
lect; but Christmas goes on forever.
1t is the one holiday which may be said
to be worldwide; and the only one in
all the list. which ministers with equal
graciousness to old and young, rich and
every land and cline. 1t does good
to have one day in 365 Of honest, hearty
democracy; one day when throughout
the civilized world there is some real
approach to human brotherhood If the
teachings of Him whose birth the day
commentaries We're literally obeyed.
there would be more of such days in the
passing years: but even for this one let
us be duly grateful.
What special message does Christmas
bring to the people of this community?
The lessons of the day are many and
varied; but we think that thouehful
glance about us will disclose one of
clearly paramount Importance. The
career of the Nazarene whether consid-
cred as to His divinity or as to His
humanity, is pre-eminently career of
helpfulness to the meek, the weak and
the lowly. "He went about doing good"
He was active in works of mercy. Can
We not stretch our imaginations so far
as to think of the Christ in Scranton,
and determine where. in all likelihood,
He would first begin His ministrations
of grace? Think you it would be among
the rich, the educated. the well-tO-do?
Or would it not be among those lowly
children of foreign lands who are trans
planted among us, alien to our speech,
our customs and our laws. subject to
our reviIement and in their isolation
irritating to the public peace?
1t was the divinity of Jesus that He
denied His help to no man; and so if He
We're, in person, today in Scranton. one
can readily believe that His presence
would be felt for good by every inhabi-
tant. Yet it seems to us to involve
no violence to the teachings of the
sacred text when we imagine that
those activities of His modern followers
which would afford Him most pleasure
would be, not the ministration by state
ly music and uplifting architecture to
souls already saved, but the small,
crude. hand struggle of DR.. Lo-
gan's Hungarian and Slovak kinder
gartens for the AmericanzatiOn and
ChristianiZation of our vast foreign
born population. Knowing this, Is the
lesson not obvious?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-25
An Unans wered Objection.

An ingenious but inconclusive at
tempt Is made by the Philadelphia
Press to parry the criticisms of Joseph
Wharton against John Wanamaker's
senatorial candidacy. The Press ad-
mits that Mr.. Wanamaker is an i'm
porter but endeavors to make out that
he is only an importer on the side, as II
were, and that importing isn't his chief
occupation.
BE that as it may, the Press cannot
blind the public to the fact that 1t
would be manifestly improper to clothe
with w-making authority a man in
terested peculiarly and directly in tariff
legislation. The law forbids the ap-
pointment Of an importer to be secre-
tary of the treasury. for the obvious
reason that the duties of the secretary
ship and the interests of an importer
are liable at any time to clash. There
importer should not be clothed with
senatorial power of voting and schem-
ing to help his own business at the
expense of the public welfare.
But an even greater reason against
the election of Wanamaker to the
senate lies in the utterly pharisaical,
immoral and indecent methods which
have characterized the promotion of his
campaign. This alone would condemn
him irrevOcably.
Those who are predicting that Major
Mckinley will share Grover Cleveland's
Indifference to the cause of Cuba over
look one of the most interesting planks
in the st. Louis platform.