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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30
Will Republicans Be Fooled?

No possible objection can be made to
the punishment of crime. That is what
courts are for. But when, after being
themselves guilty of every offence with
in the catalogue of political unscrupu-
lousness. band of men, in pursuit Of
desperate plot to foment party dis
sension and wreck party prospects, try
to pose before the people as the eXclu-
sive champions of civic righteousness
and moral integrity, it makes us tired.
We do not believe that many Repub-
licans in this city are deceived as to
the fact that for every charge of ir-
regularity brought by the wreckers
who were beaten at the recent Re
publican primaries. a similar charge
could be made in exchange. No pri-
mary election ever was absolutely free
from such Irregularities. In the excite
ment of determined factional contest
men on both sides are led to do things
which, in calmer moments, they regret.
This is not "Connellsm' nor ''Scran-
tonism," but just plain human nature,
which is in evidence the world over.
over.
Such indiscretions, however, in the
long run counterbalance. They are
incidents of every contest. and are
properly regarded as inevitable If, in
the main. the party will receives a fair
| expression; If, casting aside the minor
and unavoidable irregularities on both
sides. it clearly appears that one of
those sides has Il manifest plurality of
the legitimate party vote. it is every
part of political manliness for the van
quished to accept the verdict and to
| campaign for party success. Not to do
so would mean the end of political or
substitution Of aimless and formless
political anarchy.
In our own city the dawn of the
presidential campaign is marked,
among Republicans. by the effort of a
group of plotters headed by men who
have repeatedly fought their party and
sold out its candidates to stigmatize
as criminal the ticket which was the
fair and manifest choice of a large ma
jority of Republican voters at the party
primaries. These men, unsuccessfully
employing every desperate device to
beat that ticket at the primaries, now
have the effrontery to call upon loyal
members of the party to aid them in
trying to overthrow it at the polls, so
that the resources of the municipal
government may go into Democratic
control.
They. who are steeped in fraud. cry
fraud" they who never did clean
nor an unselfish political act howl
purity and reform! Are Republicans
to be fooled by such buncombe?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30

a similar privilege would be greatly valued
by the working people OF the United
States.
The government of France. MIR. Cur
tis continues. has had the system in
operation for several years. and the
balance on deposit has been steadily in
creasing until 1t has reached the sum
1,051 .541 1852 francs We're handled, the
year 1894, which is the last reported.
1.O5l, ,547,462 frances were handled. the
total deposits amounting to 931, Jos. 1888
francs, representing 6i5,747 depositors,
of whom 3i.i63 were new during the
year. and S,i7l We're net increase. In
Belgium there are 572,369 depositors,
representing 2O5533, 800 francs. The
number of depositOrs increased 10000
during the year, and the value of de-
posits 13.:42.92i francs. The system in
same. The postal-saving system is ap-
piled to the schools In both France and
Belgium. and the scholars are melted
to make regular weekly deposits to the
end that they may have at the time of
their graduation or majority or in any
time of stress or great need. a sum OF
money under their Immediate control
"All this he remarks. tends to
the establishment of thrifty habits. be-
gets Il power of resistance to the temp
tation TO spend money. and develops
strength of character among children.
The statistics show that of 4.294 boys in
certain city in Belgium. 3,lO4, or -
per cent. of the pupils'in the school. had
postal savings bank deposits. and 2,52S
out of Il total of 3,1l5 girls. which is 10
per cent. OF 1.SOO men ard boys at
tending the charity night schools in
the same town. 73S, or Al per cent, We're
depOsitors, and Of 1870 women and
girlsS35, or A. per cent. had pass books. 4"
There would seem to be abundant
room in the United States for such a
system. and the results here ought to be
even better than in the countries men,
toned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30
Scrant0n's Slap at Mojr.

few months ago when ]. A. Scran-
ton thought he could use Captain Moir
as the unconscious instrument of his
plot to disrupt the Republican party
and build new dynasty over its ruins,
the captains name was linked In Scran-
toms paper with sweet praises. and the
vocabulary of homage and compliment
was not spared to do him reverence. We
all recall those fulsome batteries, those
sentences subtly phrased to tickle the
subjects vanity. those periods Of adula-
tion sonorous. ardent and eloquent.
But since Captain Moir. after toying
for time with the delusive bauble, de-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30

what he thought Of Ex-Governor Patti
sons chances for the Democratic presi-
dental nomination. Mr.. Stranahln's re-
ply was that he didn't think Mr.. Pattison
would be a candidate. ''If he shows his
| usual good sense" he continued. ''he will
not be candidate" Mr.. Stranahan fur
ther sa!d that the ex-governor would no
doubt have the support OF the Pennsylva-
mia delegation II he IL candidate. He Is
also OF the opinion that the unit rule will
| again prevail and that Mr.. Harrity will
vote the Pennsylvania delegation for whom
he pleases. This will be comforting news
for the fellows who are candidates for del
egate to the Democratic national funeral.
They might as well stay at home as far as
their having "A say or vote at the con-
vention is concerned.
Senator Quay hasn't yet received Con-
gressman Robinson's letter on the sena-
torial question. He has written Frank
willing Leach requesting him 10 forward
II to him at once. Senator Quay favors
the popular vote plan as suggested by Mr..
Robinson, but 1t depends entirely upon
who has the biggest pub when the legisla-
ture meets.
A report was In circulation about the
capitol yesterday that Congressman Jack
ment to the diplomatic bill. then before
the house. striking out the appropriation
for Ambassador Bayards salary. The
Media statesman, !f he ever entertained
such an idea. evidently changed his mind.
az the bill passed without the amendment
being offered.
Congressman Leisenring has introduced
bill carrying an appropriation of $500, 600
f,, ,,,l ,,tI.
Mr.. Leisenring Is good fellow and !
would like to see the bill pass for his sake.
but there Is not the remotest possibility
of 1t getting any further than the commit
tee on public buildings and grounds. where
1t will be smothered by order of Speaker
Reed. No unnecessary legislation will be
passed by this congress, and new public
buildings are in the unnecessary" class.
This will he sad news for Sam Boyd, but
truth is mighty and will prevail"
The term of the Wilkes-Barre post
master will expire Feb. 10. The fight for
succession goes merrily on, with no dark
horse in sight. 1t Is not too late for Sam
Boyd to enter the free-for-all race. He
might win in a canter if he gets good
start.
Henry $. Weed and Catharlne j. Davis.
Of Scranton: John 'Hennessey. OF Jermyn.
and Mary Stekhers. of Wyoming. Lu2erne
county, have been granted original pen
sions.
4 'I H
Colonel Clayton McMichacl, editor of the
Philadelphia North American, will likely
capture the secretaryship of the senate
when that body reorganizes. lie Is backed
by Senator Quay.
At high noon today Miss Mary Quay,
eldest daughter of Senator and Mrs. Quay.
was married to Mr.. Louis X. Davidson, OF
Beaver. Pa. A limited number of guests
witnessed the ceremony. The couple left
for Florida this afternoon to spend their
honeymoon. They will reside permanent
ly at Beaver, the home of the Quays and
Davidsons.
The postotilces at Mt. Carmel, Berwick
and Tamaqua have been made presiden-
tial. W. X. b.
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clined to be the immediate agent Of his
party's undoing. a change has come
over the spirit of Scranton's dreams.
No longer Is he moved to exploit the
gallant captains virtues: no longer to
pour out libations on the altar of his
manly merits. Scranton now writes "A
letter to the Republican telling Moir
that "a great number of his old friends
will have no further use for him." that
he lis too tame etc, and it would oc-
casion no surprise If. before the cam
paign had ended. Scranton's abuse of
Moir, like his abuse of others who are
not invariably subservient to his pur-
poses, would become virulent and libel
Gus.
In such case, Captain Moir would
have only himself to blame. He should
have known that no man can safely
trust i'm Joseph \. Scranton's promises
or rely upon his representations. The
history of local politics for the past
twenty years is a history of men whom
he has used for a time and then thrown
over his shoulder, or of men whom.
failing TO use. he has wantonly abused.
Captain Moir is not the first nor will
he be the last victim of his ingrattude.
II he dislikes the ingrate's smite, let
him reflect that he was warned in time.
1t is said that Grover would like to
-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30
The Issue of "ConreIIism. y

One of the charges OF the Scranton
Fellows Dale conspiracy to disrupt the
Republican party in this city Is that
Mr.. Connell at whom that conspiracy
strikes. is. as the Republican puts it.
personally interested in every line of
business" They object to the fact that
Mr.. Connell has succeeded in life. and
that. unlike some wealthy citizens, he
has invested his money i'm various local
enterprises that give employment to
home labor and help to stimulate the
home market instead of sailing 1t down
distant ventures where it would be Of
no local benefit.
Because "Connellism," as they call 1t.
has differed from Joe Scrantonism in
trying to help others at the same time
that it has helped itself: because it has
tried to diversity local industries. pro-
mote various local mercantile and
philanthropic enterprises and develop
In this community a progressive and
symmetrical city, the man who has
done what he could toward these ends
is to be rallied mt by men who never
willingly contributed a cent for an un-
selfish purpose or took a step for the
public interest that did not offer the sell
fish reward of personal advantage; and
is to be put up as a target for the envy
and the malice of all who begrudge an
others honest success.
Upon the whole we are glad that this
issue has been raised. 1t has not been
our wish to raise ii ourselves, but since
the conspirators have spared us that
trouble, we are willing to let the ques-
tion go fairly before the people for their
Judgment. Let them consider whether
q man Is to be punished for trying to
further local progress and to give en-
ployment to home labor. Let them
compare the fruits Of such policy with
the public benefits which owe their
origin to Mr.. Scranton. Mr.. Dale or
Mr.. Fellows: and then let them decide
as their sense of fairness shall prompt
American recognition of the Cuban
at.;..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.

Washington, Jan. 30
Congressman William A. Stone is a can
ddate for the Republican gubernatorial
nomination in 1898. He so announced him
self few days ago, but without consult
ing Senator Quay. At least Quay says
he hasn't been consulted in the matter by
Colonel Stone.
| had a talk with Senator Quay today
and during the conversation he said that
the report that he had selected Colonel
Stone as his gubernatOrial candidate had
evidently been started by an enemy of the
Allegheny congressman. Senator Quay
also said that it is not good politics for Il
mdn to announce his candidacy for any
Office so long in advance.
at is more than two years before the
nomination will be made said the sena-
tor, land there is no telling what may
turn up i'm the meantime"
one would naturally infer from the
above expression that Senator Quay had
not authorized Colonel Stone or his friends
to use his name in connection with the
gubernatorial nomination.
Hon. George V. Lawrence. the Republi-
can war horse of Washington county. was
here to see Senator Quay yesterday in re-
gard to the nomination of Congressman
at-large HuTs seat In the house. Mr..
Lawrence. geographically. Is well located
for the place, but whether he secured SEN
ator Ouay's Endorsement Is not known.
Dave Martin is responsible for the story
that John Russell Young. ex-minster TO
China, has been slated for Congressman
at-large Huff's seat. When | asked Sen
ltor Quay about the report he replied by
saving that Mr.. Young lives I'm the wrong
end of the state. When | suggested that
he rlight fill the seat now occupied by
.t.... latt,. "a "A
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajaech,is. Tho
Tribune AstrOlOger.
Astrolabe east: Lie Il. m, for Thursday,
Jan. 3d. 1886

SE " ~.
1t Will be apparent to Il child born on
this day that when Lackawanna Repub-
licans We're persuaded to elect Il congress-
man to fight the party. they We're sold.
Mesmerist Reynolds failed to hypnotize
any of the newspaper men at his seance
yesterday afternoon. They have become
so used to the business in reporting
speeches at council meetings that the un-
seen force was probably lost upon the ma
jority OF the subjects.
Even the fur-lined ulster of reform Is
powerless to dispel the clammy chill that
has settled upon Uncle Joes political
hopes.
1t may yet be necessary to send for
the Baldwins in order to locate the exact
kickers who are causing trouble in local
politics.
The affidavit gun appears to "kick.'
Ajacchus' Advice.
DO not consult the papers for war news
from the Office of the board of assessors.
It's over.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30

When the president returned from
his last cunning trip he wrote the stir
ring message about Venezuela. Let
us hope that when he gets back from
popular to say about Cuba.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30

Simmered down, the senate resolu-
tons concerning Cuba mean that
Spain must walk Spanish or run the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30

OF Foraker's loyalty to Mckinley
there can be no doubt. At the same
time, Mckinley ought not to expect
monopoly of the PRESIDENTIAL ambition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30
Election Day. Feb. ls.

The Democratic organs are naturally
hilarious over the accession To ther
sid. of the Scranton Republican. But.
to avoid confusion. it ought to change
It's name
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30

1t is said that Grover would like to
dump Bayard. We should think he
would.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30

American recognition of the Cuban
patriots would act like tonic on. their
battle for freedom. Why is 1t delayed? I?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30
Still Another Lie Nailed.

Concerning the Scranton Republicans
recent allegation of fraud in the First
district of the Nineteenth ward the fol-
lowing affidavit is offered in denial:
State of Pennsylvania. County of Lack
awanna, SIS.
Scranton, Pa, Jan. ~. 1896
Personally appeared before me. W. $.
Millar. alderman In and for the above
county, Charles Hamm ana Joseph Schrei-
Der, who. upon being duty sworn. do de-
pose and say that they We're the vigilance
committee of the First district, Nineteenth
ward. ut the Republican delegate election.
held Jan. 4, 1886; that each ballot was num-
bered and recorded OH the tally list as 1t
was voted that on counting the vote there
were in the neighbOrhood Of eight vOIeS
which We're not numbered because they
had been stuffed inside the numbered bal
lots and these unnumbered ballots Were
thrown out: that on complet ting the count
it was found that there were two ballots
more than had been recorded on the tally
list, and these We're also thrown out; that
each delegate was credited with every
vote that was legally voted for him and
that in no way or manner whatsoever was
anything done that was unjust unfair
or illegal.
We further declare that when the polls
were closed each and every ballot was
counted by MS and each candidate was
credited with the actual legal vote cast
for him and the result of such count was
clear majority for the Ripple, Williams
and Widmayer delegate. OF the two votes
above mentioned which We're thrown out
one was for the Ripple delegates and the
other for the Moir delegate.
Charles Hamm.
Joseph Schreiber,
Vigilant committee, First district, Nine
teenth ward.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this
twenty-ninth day of January, 1896
w. S. Millar, Alderman.
In due season 1t will be found that the
Republican charges were all either en-
tirely false or else so studiously ex-
aggerated as to be as bad as plain lies
Frank F. Jones, of the Fifteenth
ward. has gone to the trouble of maxi
ing a long affidavit in which he ad-
mits that the people of that ward re-
ceived a fair count at the recent pri-
maries, but contends that instead of II
unnumbered ballots being found in the
First district. as testified to by David
NJ. Jones, John T. Lewis and John NJ.
Edwards. the number was As This
discrepancy is not material. and the
evidence stands three against one; but
for the purpose of learning how
much weight that one witness ought
to carry, it should be ascertaned if he
is the Jones who, some time ago was
expelled from the Columbia Hose COM
pany for conduct unbecoming gen.
tleman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30

Senator Thurston evidently laborS
under the delusion that Americanism
ought to mean something.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30
REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET

For MayOr--E. u. RIPPLE.
For Treasurcr-DANIEL WILLIAMS.
For ContrOllcr-F. J. WIDMANER.
For CHARLES FOWLER,
CHRIST EICk(S,
WILLIAM DAWSON.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30

Concerning the Scranton Republicans
recent allegation of fraud i'm the First
district of the Nineteenth ward the fol-
lowing affidavit is offered in denial:
State of Pennsylvania. County of Lack
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30

a1sRlp A. fHE Posroy1IoE AT SCRANTON PA. As
oIcoNp.cLAse MAIL NATTER
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30

Printers' Ink," the recognized Journal for adver-
tiosrs rates The SCRANTON TRIBuNK NJ the best
advertising medium IN Northeastern Pennsylvs
nin. "Printer' Ink" knows
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30

Colonel Clayton Me Michael, editor of the
Philadelphia North American, will likely
capture the secretaryship of the senate
when that body reorganizes. He is backed
by Senator Quay.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-30

Ex-Deputy Attorney General stranahan
was here yesterday. He evidently doesn't
take very rosy view of Democratic sue
cess in this year Of our Lord. asked him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-30
Chicago Livestock Market.

Chicago, June 80.
Estimated receipts today 49,
600; left over 4, 500 Market active, un-
der weights averaging a shade higher,
heavy closing weaker, light grades
S3.2593.50; mixed packers s8.O56D3. 45;
heavy shipping s3.O5@3.3O rough $3.50
2.90.
CATTLE Receipts 5000; including l.
900 Texans; market steady to strong.
Beeves S3.55Q450; cows and heifers
s1-4O03-1O; Texas steers 80. 65Q4.0O ;stocA-
ers and feeders S2.7O0375.
SHEEP-Receipts 1900. Market
steady.
OmciaI receipts hogs yesterday A, Al;
shipments g, 9O4
CATTLE-OhciaI receipts yesterday
1926; shipments 1924.
SHEEP-OficiaI receipts yesterday
u, 367; shipments ], 044
Estimated receipts hogs tomorrow
5000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-30
THE HAT BY THE RIVER.
Sherlock Holmes Discovers Tt and Ther
Talks Through His Own Chapeau.

They strolled along the bank Of river in
the quiet evening air Finally when they
had reached a point where the river took q
sharp turn they paused to take a Look back
upon its CLASSY surface. Suddenly, how
ever, they discovered a hat lying upon the
bank within few feet of them.
"Ah, " said one, Sc drowning accident. 30
Hardly, replied the man, who thought
he was q Sherlock Holmes
Hardly How do we know?'' exclaimed
the other.
'sWhy, said the Sherlock Holmes, ssin
the case of a drowning accident the chances
are three to one that the hat, too, would
have gone"
But suppose the owner had been bath
ings'
Absurd In that case there would have
been other articles of apparel upon the
bank :" Then, after a pause, mo, if we
but wait a moment L think we viii find
the owner has just gone around the bend, %
he continued
TT is a dainty hat, is it not?" said the
other
Every, indeed, said the Sherlock
Holmes as he picked it up and commenced
to examine it. moro closely
What A hsindful of daisiesP' exclaimed
the other as the hat was lifted and some
daisies lay revealed.
Indeed, said the Sherlock Holmes, sit
begins to smell of romance Who knows
but this may belong to some pretty rustic
maid2"
He twirled the hat upon his index finger
once or twice and sai6, Well, whether she
be pretty maid or no, she is at least not
lacking in some good qualities, I see. =
*Doubtless-mOst of US have some good
qualities, % replied his friend.
But this hat shows that the lady is not
only exceptionally tasty in her dress, but
extremely careful too. -
II should judge she has good taste; but,
as to her being careful L confess cannot
see'5-
s'Whatl Look at this hatband, then. Do
you see any marks of a hatpin there?'
None whatever. y
ssAnd don't you see that the hat is but
little soiled?''
81 do, but it may be new"
mo. A glance at the inside will reveal
that it is not. Besides, that she is care
full is plainly shown by her action in leav-
ing the hat here rather than run the risk
Of destroying it among the willows around
the bend -
You have some reasoning power. -
fsThank you. Now, if I should say that
she is sentimental, too, what would you
think, my friend?''
81 would think you didn't know.
sfPshawi Tt is very easy. Why should
she stroll along this bank in the calm
sweet evening air alone2 If on business
which she could not be, for there is no
where here to go-why should she pause
and pluck those daisies, eh2''
Unit may be as you say indeed
But now as to her complexion. What
Her compleziont All, she is a blond,
for surei no dark conaplexioned maid of
such good taste as that dainty hat displays
would be found guilty of choosing a white
hat with a pink ribbon band, would she2
But, harkl She comesH' exclaimed the
Sherlock Holmes, at the sound. of footsteps
Just behind They turned. 'Hyarl Gil
me me hatl' said the excited owner
The Sherlock Holmes breathed hard Tt
was not pretty, rustic maid he saw. 1t
was only dirty, little oolored bOy.-Chi-
eag0 Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-30

Last evening Miss Mary Lakin en-
tertained at a chahng dish supper for
the Bradley Merriam bridal party
The guests were Misses Dudley,
HambletOn, McClintOck Bradley,
Smith, and Small; Aessrs. Noble, Pen
field of St. Joe, Weaver, TOrringtOn,
Merriam, Osborne and Merriam.
The supper table was tastefully set,
and decorated with an appropriate and
beautiful design, a lovers knot formed
of sweet pease.
A delicious menu, including welsh
rarebit. mushrCOns, salads, ices and
cakes was served in courses.
Many witty and humorous tOasts
wore drunk and then the gathering
took the form of a porch party, to
which the Lakin home is so admirably
adapted. The porch was hung with
many oriental lanterns brought by
Miss Lakin from her European trip, and
the effect was extremely pretty.
Miss Bradley entertains the party
this evening.