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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

| corrupt political practices belongs upon
those upright electors who. by holding
aloof from the party primary. open tie
door to vicious practices and invite the
| unpleasant consequences.
AS matter of fact, the man who
buys vote with money is probably
just as guilt!ess as the man who wins
II by cajolery or by false promises. The
very word politics" suggests the lat
ter At its best 1t Is synonymous with
diplomacy and finesse, terms which
when translated literally generally
mean duplicity and lying. lnasmuch
as II Is not polite always to call spade
spade. society has resorted 10 the
convenient conventionality of re-chris
tening swindler 4 "diplomatist" and
a liar man of finesse." The "politi
clan" is by common consent the sleek
and clever diplomatist who tricks peo-
pie into voting as he directs. Whether
in morals this is more 10 be desired
than the outright payment of the stipu-
lated price is point of such delicacy
! that We waive u discussion Of II.
But however this subject be viewed,
there can be no dissent from the propo-
sition that good citizens ought to CO.
| operate within party lines for the i'm
provement Of the tone of politics; and
this can better be done by getting down
into the trenches than by standing
back in specifically critical attitude
| upon the ramparts. General Palmer. a
concededly fit man, has told the good
citizens of LuZerne county that he will
be their candidate for congress If they
will nominate him without the corrupt
use OF money. This is L fair and open
challenge, which ought to bring on Il
test of strength between those Republi-
cans IN the mother county who want
clean politics and those who do not.
We await the issue with curiosity.
-----o-------
Clarkson, Platt ct al, should give
Senator Quay the benefit of the cir
cumstance that self-preservation Is the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

Abraham Lincoln was first nominated
for the presidency the news reports Of
the convention We're all handled by one
operator, whereas. prior to the cyclone,
preparations had been made at St.
Louis for 200 operators. capable Of
sending 10000. 900 words daily
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

The talk of serious bolt among the
Democrats this year Is probably base
less, Men who at this late day have
the poor Judgment to remain Democrats
can be depended upon to swallow what
ever platform shall be placed before
them at Chicago.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

Mckinley received the proffer as any
dignified. sels-contained and bread
minded man world do under the same
circumstances. The interview vas en-
tirely honorable On both sides. and it
did not 60 beyond the bounds of honor
on either. 1t did not involve any trade
CT bargain: it did not involve any ques-
tions Of patronage; IL did not involve
any problems of management. II was
only n frank recognition, ON the one
side, Of settled result. and a digni-
fled acceptance of it on the other. and
it carried nothing but the implication,
which rules among honorable Repub-
iicans. that fair treatment shall be met
with fair treatment"
IN Mr.. Smiths judgment the meeting
had inst q triile further significance.
IT signiiied that Senator Quay,
without possessing exclusive preroea-
tives, would be treated with the defer
ence which belongs to his acknowledged
position" and it also sisnitied that he
would also have the wisdom to recog-
nize, II his personal DartisaIs did not.
that those who had aided in the result
which he finally and commercially ac-
cepts, would nor be altogether voice
les :" Neatly and delicately put,
Brother Smith; hit demonstration Of
that tactful diplomacy which we hope
soon to see ensconced In the appropriate
position of ambassador Of the United
States at the court Of St, James.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

We dislike to believe that Speaker
Reed is the victim of any such opinion
concerning his relationship toward the
Republican party as is expressed In
his behalf by Senator Lodge, who de-
clares that Mr.. Reed would not honor
unanimous party call to the vice.
presidency. Mr.. Reed is a big and
brainy man; perhaps In intellectual
girth he is the greatest of living Re
publican statesmen. But neither he
nor any other American has right to
think Of himself as superior to the re-
,nainder of his fellow-citizens put to-
gether. If the St Louis convention by
united expression asks Mr.. Reed to
accept the subordinate place on the
ticket with Mckinley, it will be mutiny
on his part to resist; and he will en-
counter the danger which has betallen
men before him who have regarded
themselves as exceptions to the COM
monty accepted rules of proper politi-
cal behavior Whether Mr.. Lodge ap-
preciates this fact or not, We are not
ready to think that Mr.. Reed can be
deceived in his own estimate Of its
significance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

Clarkson, Platt. ct al, should give
Senator Quay the benefit of the cir
cumstance that self-preservation Is the
first law OF nature
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
Loans.
Wire Sreens.
Hotels and Restaurants.

THE ELK CAFE l25 and l27 FRANK.
lin avenue. Rates reasonable.
p ZEIGLER Proprietor
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SCRANTON HOUSE. NEAR D.. L. & W.
European plan. VICTOR KOCH. Prop.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

SNrSslp At TEE posTosFIcs AT SCRANTON. Pa. As
sScoNp-cLAss MAIL MATTER
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

..Pr,ptep' Ink" the recognized journal for sdver
tieer rates THy SCRANTON TRIBUNE rs the best
advertising medium In Northeastern Pennsyiva'
MA "Pnnters' Ink" knows
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
PENNNSYLYAN|A
ROOFING g.,
S26 Washington Ava,
SCRANTON. PA
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
Dentists.

c. C. LAUBACH. SURGEON DENTIST.
No. 1l5 Wyoming avenue.
r. NJ. STRATTON. OFFICE COAL EX.
change.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17
REPRIEVE FOR KENT
He WILL HAVE AT LEAST ANOTHER
WEEK TO LIVE.
Gov Aliin of North Dakota Grants a
Reprieve of one Week for the
Wife Murderer-Judge Mcconnell
the Trial Judge, Is Making a
Great Effort to Have the Sentence
of Death COMMITTED.

Bismarck, N. D., Nov. 13.-Gov. Allin
mas granted Kent, sentenced to be
hanged to-day, reprieve until Nov.
-. rms is done SO that Judge Nc
ConneIl could appear before the GOV
efnor III person. Last night Gov. Allin
wired Judge Mcconnell for his reasons
Tor asking executive clemency. The
latter wired back:
Ihere is certainly enough in the
Aent case to cause men of different
minds to reach different conclusions
upon all the evidence and the circum-
stances surrounding the case. | am
busy here with a felony case on trial.
but Will reach Bismarck in the morn
ing II you deem it necessary. AS pre-
Sldlng judge at the trial | would never
ask Tor a communication unless | had
reached that conclusion after a mature
dellberaticn and patient examination
of all the evidence the circumstances
and the history of the case Ny recon-
mendation was purely voluntary on
my part and not influenced from any
outside source. You announced your
decision, heretofore filed, while / was
absent and sooner than / had expected.
his, IN measure, is the cause of my
not writing you sooner than [ did"
Later Judge Mcconnell wired: '"That
the writing in the black hook should
be so mirutely done beforehand. the
absence of Erlichman on both trials
and possibility of his tampering with
the black book, and the lack of Kent's
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17
A HOSPITAL GUARANTEED.
The Odd and Troublesome Condition
of ST LuIze's in Duluth.

Duluth, Nov. -. = Duluth at the
present time, has a rather peculiar
possession-a hospital under quaran-
tine. Some days ago q boy was brought
down from Two Harbors and taken to
st. Luke's hospital. He was suffering
with typhoid fever, to all appearances.
A few days later his case developed
into diphtheria. He was quickly re-
moved and thorough disinfectioR was
given the hospital. A day or two ago
Miss Mary Kennedy, the nurse who at
tended him, was taken with diphtheria
and the health department at once
placed the entire hospital and the
house adjoining, where the nurse re-
sides, under strict quarantine. Miss
Kennedys case is a mild one and she
will recover. The hospital will be
kept closed until the full extent of the
contagion is determined and until ali
danger is past. The authorities are
anxiously awaiting the outcome, for
an epidemic in the hospital would be
a serious matter.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17
CoLoRED MAN CHOSEN.
A. ID. Allen Is One of the Councillors
of Massachusetts, Governor.


Boston, Nov. 13.-The board of cleo
ton commissioners finished the re-
count Of votes in the Fortieth council
lor district last night, and A. d. Allen,
the cOlored Republican candidate, was
declared elected over Hon. John H.
Sullivan, who now represents the dis
t1ict and who was the Democratic can
didate. Aliens majority was only 62
votes. There is no appeal from the de-
cision of the election commissioners,
and the governors council stands for
the first time in it's history solidly Re-
publican, while Allen holds the highest
political office ever given colored
man by the voters of Massachusetts.
The new councillor was born in slavery
and escaped during the war, serving
with Gen. b. L. Butler. He was with
him after the war on the famous
schooner America, which Gen. Butler
owned At the time of the Republican
convention at which Allen was NOM
mated the place on the ticket was Of
fered to a number of prominent Re-
publicans, but all refused it, not de-
string to run in a strong Democratic
district and be defeated. Aliens cleo
ton was as much a surprise to him as
to his Democratic Opponant. Sullivan
carried the district last year by over
5000.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17
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COAL IN MINNESOTA.
Black Diamonds Are Found in the
Minnesota Valley


Ottawa, Mimi, Nov. 13. = For some
weeks mysterious operations have
been going on on the bank of the Min
nesota river at Ottawa which have
aroused much curiosity, but no eX-
PLANTATION was volunteered by those in
charge of the work. 1t has leaked out,
however. that an attempt has been
made to locate a coal bed. 1t is furth-
er asserted that the attempt has re-
suited successfully. and that at
depth of about 400 feet the drill has
penetrated a vein of coal several feet
in thickness. Work has been suspend
ed on account of an accident to the
drill, so that it is not yet known
whether the discovery limits the eX-
tent of the deposit. Last summer the
agents Of a syndicate, said to be COM
posed of Milwaukee capitalists, Sc
cured options on about 5000 acres of
land in this vicinity, and few weeks
ago they began to sink a hole with
diamond drill. 1t is said that at the
depth of about 400 feet, and just below
a stratum of slate, the drill penetrated
about twenty-five inches of coal. Then
came another layer of slate several
feet in thickness, and then another vein
of coal three or four feet deep. Small
pieces of the coal have been brought
to the surface, and those who have
seen them pronounce it coal of an eX-
cellent quality. although opinions diff
fer as to whether it is anthracite or
high grade bituminous coal.
Those who are interested have been
busily transferring their options into
leases, and it is said have secured all
the land they want. When the rumor
began to spread about this vicinity the
opinion was freely expressed that the
property was being sailed for specu-
latiye purposes, but nothing has trans
pired to warrant this conclusion. 1t is
further rumored that an eighth-inter-
est in the enterprise has been offered
for $4,000, but this rumor cannot be
traced to a responsible source. The
men employed on the work have been
exceedingly close-n outhed, and it is
not known here who is back of the
deal, nor what their plans are. This is
not the first time that coal has been
alleged to have been discovered in the
Minnesota valley, and more OF less
skepticlsm will, therefore, attach to the
reported discoveries until they are YER
flied in some substantial manner. The
operations have been carried on at con-
siderable expense, and they are said to
Aave resulted satisfactorily.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17
snow in NORTH DAKOTA.
1t Is Deeper Than the RecOllectiOns
of the Oldest Inhabitant

of the Oldest Inhabitant.
jamestown, n. D., Nov. 10. = The
present depth of snow is entirely I'M
precedented in this part of the state
as far back as the memory of the ''old-
est inhabitant" runs. In the fall of
1891, when North Dakota and the
Northwest raised its big wheat crop,
snowfall of a few inches occurred in
October, but it was accompanied by q
gale Of wind which drove the snow in
binding clouds and packed it into
wheat stacks and the shocks of grain
yet standing in the fields. Threshing
for the season was practically sus-
pended. Again, in the fall of 1872,
when the Northern Pacific was build
ing to the James river, all work was
suspended by the heavy SHOWS. Win
ter apparently had set in and the con-
tractors made preparations to close up
when a warm spell set in. The snow
disappeared, the teams and crews were
put to work and a few weeks later
saw the iron laid to the river. This
was followed by a fine winter with but
little stormy weather. Country roads
now are nearly impossible. The
prairies are not burned off this fall as
usual. the growth of grass was rank
and the snow has remained where it
fell.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17
RIDES MAN-FASHION.
but a Variety Actress Does Not Do
So at the Horse Show.

~
So at the Horse Show.
New York, Nov. brain interfered
with the horse show to-day, but there
was a good crowd in attendance. It
has been rumored that variety ac-
tress would ride her white saddle stall
lion man-fashion, and her appearance
was looked for with considerable curl
osity She was ready to enter the
arena when the stewards Informed her
she could not ride as proposed. A
vigorous protest was her response,
but the stewards withdrew her entry.
Later it was stated that the stewards
had declined her entry because the
mount was without regulation sad
de- The directors of the horse show
are much pertrubed over the alleged
efforts of certain exhibitors to obtain
undue advertisement for themselves,
and it is said they will take radical
steps to prevent the same in the fut-
ure.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17
Murder and Suicide.

New York, Nov. 12-John Rogers. a
coachman employed by Richard
Brandies, at White Plains, killed Will
lam Smith, a man who worked about
the place, some time during last night
and to-day, after attempting to kill
Henry Weiss, coachman for Gustav
Brandeis, blew out his own brains
with a shotgun, the weapon with
which he slew Smith. There is no
known motive for the murder and sui
eide, and it is thought that Rogers was
insane
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17

derer. It is known that County At
torney Nye is opposed to the death
penalty, but that he WOULD not take
any steps without the L. irds were
willing. An effort was made to see the
Lairds yesterday morning but without
success. 1t is understood, however,
that they would not consent to a con
ference, and that the attorneys re-
turned to North Dakota without get
ting any satisfaction. 1t is further I'M
derstood that they are bitter against
hent and believe that he should pay
the extreme penalty Of the law for the
murder of their sister
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17

Washington, Nov 13.-The renewed
reports that the United States was
about to intervene in the Cuban con-
fiict are not confirmed in official quar-
tiers, nor is there any evidence to indi-
cate that at the present time the Unit
ed States has under consideration any
change in it's policy. Information
reaching here is that the Spanish mill
tary operations begun in October are
about to go forward with greater ener-
gy than at any previous time. I'm
.portant results are expected from this
forward movement within the next
three weeks. There are now $4,000
more Spanish troops en- route for Cuba.
1t is now asserted that every approach
and egress to the mountain recesses is
now commanded by heavy force of
Spanish troops. This plan of cam
paign is relied on to force the insurg-
ents to fight in the open country.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17
SENSATIONAL END.
That of A. S. Merriam-ShOt Himself
in the Commercial Club

Minneapolis, Nov 13.-Albert S. Mer-
riam, we'll known lumberman,
walked into the Commercial club to-
day, entered the little chess room at
the rear of the main reception room
and shot himself through the head.
Death was instantaneous. He was
about fifty years old and came here
two years ago from Quincy, H., where
he was engaged in running a retail
lumber yard He went into partner
ship with Chris O'Brien shortly after
his arrival here and the two together
managed logging and general lumber
business. His home was on Park ave-
nue..
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17

motive, are some of the things that
caused me often to hesitate and doubt.
Many things occurred on the trial
prejudicial to the defendant, and it is
hard to tell their weight on the jury i'll
fixing the death penalty"
Coming, as these messag es did, from
the man who presided over the trial,
they may very probably influence the
governor.
Judge Mcconnell wired Attorney
Hildreth as follows: II hardly think
it necessary for me to go to Bismarck.
/ have just sent the following mes
sage to Gov. Allin:' Here he repeats
the message that is given above. This
telegram undoubtedly influenced the
governor to grant the respite 1t is
generally believed that the sentence
will be committed to life imprison-
ment.
Takes 1t CoolIy.
Fargo, N. d., Nov. 13-This morning
E. B. Pelton, a resident of Fargo, came
to Mayor Johnson and said he would
make affidavit that he had heard one
of the jurors at the Kent trial make
the statement before being sworn in
as Juror that he thought Kent
should hang. This was wired Gov.
Allin. The respite is a great relief in
Fargo where sympathy is almost en-
tirely with Kent. Hundreds of tele-
grams and letters have been sent to
Gov Allin asking executive clenlency.
When Kent heard of the respite he
took it as a matter of course, as he
has always expected something would
intervene and prevent his execution,
merely remarking: THANK God for
small favors.
Kent still maintains his innocence,
and firmly believes he won't hang He
has hundreds of friends all over the
state who are moving heaven and
earth to prevent the execution.
Believes He Should Hang.
Minneapolis, Nov. Pit is probable
the sentence of NJ r. Kent, the Man
dan murderer, committed will receive
very little encouragement from this
city, as those who know anything
about the case believe the convicted
man t. be guilty beyond shadow OF
"a doubt
A short time ago several attorneys
came to this city to see what could be
done with Robert b. Laird and Frank
C. Laird, the brothers of Kcnt's wife,
and they left without accomplishing
much. The attorneys, two of whom
were Jud La Moure and w. B. Hauser,
saw q prominent attorney and laid the
object of their visit before him. He
fold them that he could not do any
thing. but that they had better see
County Attorney Nye, who really rep
resented the Lairds. Mr.. Nye was
seen. and an effort was made to hold
q conference with the Lairds. The
visiting attorneys believed that there
might exist doubt as to Kent's guilt,
and they thought tllat Kent should not
receive a heavier sentence than the
Polander, Swinenky, the actual MUIR
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17
Did She sink9

Havana, Nov. 6.-The twiEkling OF
LIGHTS on the shore at Dominica, be-
tween Cabanas and Mariel, and an I'M
known steamer hovering near the
coast last evening awakened the sus-
picions of the officers and passengers
on the coasting steamer Bolivar. A
shot was fired from the Bolivar when
the lights and the steamer disappeared.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17
Mvsterious Double Tragedy.

Tacoma, Wash, Nov. 12-Samuel S.
Tucker, a painter, met DIR. James
Wintermute on the street to-day and,
suddenly drawing a revolver, shot DR..
Wintermute through the body Tucker
then turned the revolver on himself,
shooting himself through the head,
blowing out his brains and dying in
stantly. Wintermute, before he died,
professed not to know the cause Of the
shooting.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17

Rome. Nov. 13.-The statement cir
culated in the United States that the
pope has decided to remove Archbishop
ireland from the diocese of st. Paul is
untrue. But it is stated by those quail
flied to know, that Archbishop Ireland
has lost the greater part of the former
consideration in which he was held at
the Vatican. and the course he pursued
in the late election in the United States
has increased this disfayor.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17
Car strikes a wagon.

st. Paul, Nov. 13-A1rs. T. H. Ivey,
of 1915 Charles street, was seriously
injured in a street car accident last
evening near the corner of Smelling
and University avenues, and her thir-
teen-year-old daughter was also hurt.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17
MGR. IRELAND SMILED.
The Archbishop Amused by "a Report
That He Would Be Removed.

St Paul, Nov 10. = An Associated
Press dispatch was received from Phil
adelphia to-day, saying that the Jesu-
its had begun fight against Arch
bishop Ireland owing to his liberal
school ideas, his participation in poll
tics and opposition to Jesuits, and that
he had been summoned to Rome and
would probably be removed. Arch
bishop Ireland laughed when he read
the dispatch, and said that it was all
a hoax and that there was not a word
of truth in it.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17
IA Natal shooting.

Minneapolis, Nov. 13.-Peter Lee, re-
siding at Fiftieth street and Lyndale
avenue, accidentally shot himself
while hunting rabbits this morning.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17
wEYLER AT work.
First Results of the Spanish Ac-
tiVity in Cuba

Havana, Nov 13-Capt. Gen. Weyler,
according to dispatch from the front,
has captured the insurgent strongholds
IN the mountains of El Rubi, in the
Province of Pinar del Rio. A brigadier
general, seven officers and forty-seven
soldiers were wounded No further
details were obtainable as this message
is sent.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-11-17
TREATY AGREED TO
VENEZUELA DISPUTE WILL BE SET
tiled AMICABLY.

Treaty of Arbitration for the Settle
ment of the Venezuelan Bound
airy Question Is Arranged by
Representatives of the United
States and British Governments
and Is Agreed to by the State Of
6cials