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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-24

1t is curious fact, and one not gen.
orally known, except by those who
carefully study their almanacs, that
the last month of last year had two
full moons, an event which has not oc-
CURED in any December since the be-
ginning of the Christian era.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-24

The Rev. FL. R. Haweis, who has re-
turned to London after prolonged
soiourn in this country, says that the
distinctive thing about American re.
ligious congregations is that they pre-
fer what is unconventional and up to
date.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-24

The students OF the University OF
California have pledged themselves to
improve and beautify the grounds of
the institution by their own labor,
thus making improvements, for which
the university has no money.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-24

being successful in effccting on es
cape. ---,.-
Once more on his native heath he
who had suffered living deaths, start
ed to find, If possible, those nearest II
kin to his own wretched self. In ths
course of his journeyings he found
those who were the object OF his
anxious search at Valparaiso -.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-24
Railway travelling in Norway is
cheaper than in any other European
country.

The New York Observer maintains
that the penmanship of the English
and Canadian children excels that of
Uncle Sans boys and girls.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-24

The new Scotland Yard at London,
England, 10 the largest police stasisa
in the wefld, =. e-s.GGlsS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

From the Philadelphia Press.
The Republican plank on the currency
ought to please the business interests,
because 1t promises a certain continu-
ance Of the monetary system which the
country has enjoyed since 1879. During
that period United States money under
this system, which Is now indorsed and
confirmed by a national Republican con-
vention, has been as good as that of Eng
land or any other nation. For political
purposes some people in authority have
been denouncing this system as bad
one and claiming that 1t was RESPONSE
BILE for disasters which can be traced de
rectly to the tariff. The resolution Of St.
Louis is denial of every falsehood Of
the Cleveland administration. 1t Is an ap-
peal to the country against them, and
the first reception of the appeal by the
nation is most hearty and sympathetic.
The currency plank says truly that the
Republican party Is for sound money, and
that since 1879 under its laws "every dol
lar has been as good as gold" 1t says
the Republican party Is unalterably op-
posed to every measure calculated to de-
base the currency. and is opposed to free
silver coinage, except under an interna-
tional agreement. This Is exactly the pol
icy Of the past, and 1t is besides history
Of the currency. The fight in the con-
vention, II there was u fight, was over the
use Of the word gold AS gold has been
the basis for seventeen years. and as it
Is proposed to continue 1t as the basis of
the circulating medium, there can be no
harm. and there may be much good, IN,
saying so 1t Is mistake, however, to
assume that the platform commits the
party or its members to gold monometal
lism. There Is not a line in 1t that can be
so construed. The Republican party will
make the fight on the tariff. The cur
rency Is to be as 1t is, unchanged, at
least until the laws are restored which will
give the nation opportunity to recover
from the calamities Of the present admin
istration.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20
The Future Of Silver.

The Cleveland World suspects that the
Intention Of the boiling silverites is to
nominate an Independent Republican
silver candidate for president, in the
hope that he may draw Off Republican
votes enough to throw the election into
the house Of representatives, where the
vote Is by states. 1t points out that of
the forty-five states. eleven are strictly
gold states, leaving thirty-four as neu.
trail or for free silver. "Of these thirty
four" It says. "the silverites would ex.
pect to command perhaps eighteen in
the south and extreme west. This would
leave sixteen states, and of these they
would need to secure only five in order
to complete the needed twenty-three.
A atate vote is determined by the majori.
" Of its representatives in congress,
end the silver men might, evea though
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

Weather and Other Predictions for
the Coming Week.

Weather ana other Predictions LOT
the Coming Week.
Sunday. June Z.-Mercury bi-auintile
to Herschal. Weather fair. A child born
on this day will be careless and extrava-
CANT and will probably be poor all his
life. An unfortunate day.
Monday. June 2.-Jupiter an even-
ing star. Weather changeable. A child
born on this day will be restless and way
ward and will be unfortunate in business
and marriage. Travel or remove.
Tuesday. June 23.-Mercury sesQuiQuad-
rate to Saturn. Weather rainy. A child
born on this day will be restless but rather
fortunate in all undertakings. Buy and
speculate on this day.
Wednesday, June 2i.-Sun 36 degrees
from Jupiter. Weather fine and warm.
A child born on this day will be untidy and
careless. Transact all business before 3
p. m.
Thursday, June 25.-Saturn an evening
star. Weather warm. A child born OH
this day will have to work hard for liv-
ing; female will be unfortunate in we'd
lock. Deal carefully In the afternoon.
Friday, June 26.-Herschal an evening
star. Weather warm. A chiH born on
this day will be fond of adventure and
travel; female will be in danger Of get
ting bad husband. Travel.
Saturday, June 27.-Sun in evil aspect TO
Herschal. Weather fair. A child born
on this day will be rash, headstrong and
unfortunate. A very uncertain day for
business transactions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

The St Louis convention wisely took
sober second thought on the Cuban
question. The rough draft of the Cuban
plank called for armed intervention by
the United States in behalf Of Cuban in
dependence, but the plank as subse-
quently revised pledges the use of this
governments 'influence and good
Offices" We may yet have to fight
Spain before the Cuban affair Is settled,
but there is no sense in putting a chip
on or shoulder and inviting Spain to
knock 1t off.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

in minority in congress, be so distribu-
ted as to dstermine the majority Of the
congressional vote in twenty-thrse
states.
The World doubtless voices the
thought which led Mark Hanna to en-
deavor to prevent the adoption Of
radical gold plank. But while it is no
doubt true that the silver forces are
stronger among the people than is gen.
orally supposed. IL Is exceedinly I'm
probable that many Republicans who
are friendly to silver will desert McKin-
ley: and the bolt will therefore fall fiat.
The fact that the st. Louis convention
has Just pledged the Republican party
to the promotion of international bi-
metallism will be sufficient. In view OF
the gravity Of the other interests at
stake in the coming election, to keep
most Republican bimetallists IN line
While they would like to see the double
standard restored and believe that Its
restoration would operate to check the
recent world wide fall in prices, they are
not so foolish as to suppose that they
can expect such a consummation to be
brought about by the continuance OF the
conditions Of the past three Democratic
years, nor by the taking Of desperate
chances as to the immediate future.
In this connection the language OF
Senator Hoar. who is now in Paris Is
significant. He said only this week:
II am confident that the time is ripe for
q settlement Of the silver question ana
the reestablishment of bimetallism by
international agreement and with the
cooperation of England. The next Re-
nublican administration can have the
honor of this If the leaders are prudent
in their action. In a speech M. Meiine
saws that If 1t depended on France alone
we need not wait long. and NJ Meline's
declaration is supported by S47 out OF
$50 members Of the chamber of deputies
and leading statesmen, including M
Loubert. l have conversed with A. j.
Balfour, the first lord OF the British
treasury and conservative leader In the
house Of commons. and several men,
bers of his government, and l am as
sured on the highest authority that
Mr. Balfours recent speech advocating
international bimetallism represented
the opinion Of the government"
The conservative friends OF silver Will
in any event remain loyal to the Re-
publican party, knowing full well that
it is the only party having both the
ability and the disposition to effect sill
ver's reconciliation by means which
will not disturb business nor invite COM
mercial distrust.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20
sis Underselling a Crime ?"

"There is only one honest way OF do
ing business-to make the best article
you can for the money, and make some
profit out of the transaction. You have
no right to cheat your customer. Neith-
er have you any right to ruin your COM
petitor by selling goods at less than it
costs you to produce them"
The foregoing IL sentence from
timely article in the London magazine,
Machinery, by E. J. Smith, prominent
English trade-unionist. Mr.. Smith goes
even further. He contends that under
selling though not legally is morally a
crime, because it ruins manufacturers
and drags even the skilled workmen
down to starvation wages" and he pre-
diets that day will come when it will
be treated by the courts as an indictable
offense. Commenting upon Mr.. Smiths
novel thought, the Rochester Democrat
and Chronicle adds this forceful contri-
button to the discussion: "In the strug-
gle which ensues when the cutting
process falls below the line Of the cost
Of goods with a reasonable or living
profit, the manufacturer or merchant
who engages In that game risks his own
solvency, and generally, sooner, or lat
er, gets caught in the rapids and Is
hurried into bankruptcy. Whoever will
fully enters upon course Of business
that imperils his ability to face his
creditors and meet their claims is guilty
of dishonesty on the same principle that
the law holds a drunkard accountable
for crime perpetrated in the madness
of intoxication. Whether 1t is prac-
ticable or desirable to bring the evil Of
underselling within the purview Of our
penal statutes, or not, may be pre-
mature question in the present condi-
tion of public sentiment on the subject;
but it is clearly pertinent at this time,
when in business circles there is so
much anxiety and depression on ac-
count Of this and other Objectionable
methods in business life, to consider its
moral, industrial and mercantile conse-
quences.'
We are moved to apply these just
generalizations to one particular in
stance, the anthracite coal trade. For
years the producers Of this commodity
have been forced by underselling to part
with their product at loss. This loss
has naturally distributed itself through
out the community until it has affected
all persons living within the mining re-
gion, and. to some extent, the whole
country. If such condition Of below
cost prices Is q moral crime in the case
Of an industry dealing with renewable
product, how much greater must be the
wrong in the case Of an industry like the
anthracite trade, whose commodity
once gone, IL gone forever? And yet
because the producers Of this limited
and st-disappearing product are now
endeavoring to secure for their COM
modify in the public market q fair and
reasonable price, sufficient to cover both
the immediate cost of production and
the inevitable sacrifice Of natural stock,
they are branded as thieves and robbers
and set upon by committees of inquiry.
Here is the fundamental question in this
whole discussion-Has any man moral
right to expect to buy an article at a
price which Will cause another man un-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Aiacchus, ,
The Tribune AstrOlogcr.
Astrolabe cast: l.43 n m, for Saturday,
June 20, 1896.

fn q 81
Now that the convention is over, child
born on this day will naturally expect Mr..
Burke to contribute little amusement
by placing another slide In the Herring
stereopticOn exhibition.
1t is believed that Grover Cleveland's 3
love for his country is such that he would
consent to become presidential candidate
again.
While our esteemed contemporaries are
congratuating theQnseives upon extra
convention editions. The Tribune may be
pardoned for patting itself on the back
at the thought of yesterdays issue.
We have a suspicion that our esteemed
neghbor, the Times, hath propensities foc
pilfering thunder when 1t claims gloW for
the convention dispatches that appeared
on The Tribune bulletin boards on
Thursday.
Aiacchus' Advice.
Do not imagine that you have heard all
the news until you have read The Tribune.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

We can assure the esteemed Wilkes
Barre Record that if William Connell
shall be candidate for congress he will
not spend a dollar, aside from the le-
gitimate expenses allowed by law, to
secure his nomination or his election.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

Can anything be emore offer sive tn the
sober minded, self-respecting. laborious
classes Of American society,"" asks
president Eliot in the July Forum,
than the doctrine Of jingoism?" Yes,
the Mugwump doctrine Of servile ac-
quiescence in preposterous foreign
claims,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

The ST. Louis money plank Is for the
freest use of silver possible without
sacrifice Of the equality in purchasing
power of all our dollars. 1t is also for
International bimetallism. This ought
to satisfy every conservative frilnd Of
silver. With more protection we can
safely use more silver.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20
The Gold STANDARD illustrated.


A recent transaction of the Illinois
Trust and Savings bank, Of Chicago,
which was reported at the time in the
Chicago papers, throws light upon what
would happen if the mints Of the United
States We're thrown open to the silver of
the whole world. Among this bank
patrons are several Cinnamon who fire.
quently buy exchange payable in Hong
Kong Upon this occasion one Of these
Celestials took 1854 in American silver
certificates and with it bought from the
Chicago bank draft for 81, 900 in silver,
payable in Hong Kong. In other words,
1854 of American silver, which under
our present laws is worth 1854 in gold,
because it can upon demand be con-
verted into gold, is worth as much as
$1,000 of Chinese silver, which lacks a
gold foundation.
Or, take another Illustration. In the
present American silver dollar there are
S71.25 grains, while in the Mexican sill
yer dollar, there are 37717 grains of
pure silver. The American silver dol
lar, although if melted into silver bull
Ion 1t WOULD bring only s: cents, is as a
matter Of fact worth in its coined state
81 the world over, because whenever its
owner wants gol, fo. 1t he can step up
to a Uhltei States sub.tleasury or a
bank and trade it for gold dollar. But
the Mexican dollar, outside of Mexico,
Is worth only So cents and that is all
anyone can get for it.. The American
silver dollar, in other words, is as good
as the best, because it is at all times
convertible into the best; the Chinese
and Mexican dollars, outside of their
own countries, are good only to the ex-
tent Of their bullion value, which under
goes almost daily fluctuation.
Unlimited free silver coinage would
eventually put our dollar down to the
level Of these cheap foreign dollars, and
would consequently be a ruinous mis-
take. We still believe that by means Of
prohibitive tariff on foreign silver this
government could coin every ounce of
American silver less the amount divert.
ed to the arts and keep 1t on a parity
with gold. Such policy would not de-
grade but would merely amplify our
currency. Yet it is possible that a res
toration Of protection. with its reversal
OF the now unfavorable balance Of trade
and Its consequent checking of gold ex-
ports, will put an end to dangerous cur
rency contraction and render II unnec-
essary for us to attempt any new ex-
periments. 1t should be noted that the
gold standard indorsed at st. Louis Is
not something new and uncertain, but
simply continuation Of the standard
which has been in vogue in this country
Tor the past twenty-three years. We
were prosperous during most Of that
period and may be prosperous again If
we Will work for return of the protec-
tive policy which caused our previous
good times.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

Michigan dentists want the state to
supply tooth inspectors. Such plan
would doubtless be good thing for
dentists with strong pulls"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

Although the last two congresses have
not responded as literally to the call
for appropriations for developing our
inadequate coast defenses as the gravi-
ty OF that call would seem to warrant,
1t is gratifying to note that preparations
will soon be begun for the expenditure
of the sums which were voted for this
purpose. 1t is hoped to put Washing
ton, Baltimore, New York, Boston and
san Francisco in suitable condition to
resist attack; and if this be done, we
improve, take chances on the other
coast cities
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

Twelve years ago the Republican ma
tional convention urged that efforts
should be made to unite all commercial
nations in the establishment Of an in
ternational standard which shall fix for
all the relative value of gold and silver
coinage" In 1888 the platform de-
clared in favor Of the use Of both gold
and silver as money" and condemned
the policy Of the Democratic adminis-
tration in its efforts to demonetize sill
ver." Four years ago the essential part
Of the money plank read: "The Ameri-
can people, from tradition and interest.
favor bimetallism, and the Republican
party demands the use Of both gold and
silver as standard money, with such re-
strictions and under such provisions to
be determined by legislat ation as will Sc
cure the maintenance of the parity Of
values Of the two metals, SO that the
purchasing and debt-paying value of
the dollar, whether Of silver. gold Or
paper, shall be at all times equal" The
present plank Is for bimetallism by safe
international agreement, and in the
meantime 1t demands the maintenance
Of the gold standard. 1t therefore is
seen that while the "goldbugs" have
made some progress, the Republican
party is still party favorable to BIZ
metallism.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

1t has been figured out that the St.
Louis convention cost $4,000,000. The
Chicago News explains that if this sum
were to be paid out in dollar bills and
the bills made in a carpet the carpet
would be 1000 feet long, $50 feet wide
and cover fifteen acres and tha capitol
at Washington If set down In the middle
Of II would appear as toy house in the
center of a big rug. Four million dol
lars in gold piled in pyramid four feet
at the base would be five feet high. In
silver dollars with base 10 feet square
the pyramid would be fifteen feet high.
But, then, the convention was worth It,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

It looks as If the convention did a
good deal more for st. Louis than st.
Louis did for the convention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

Would General Harrison accept the
secretaryship Of state?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

According to M. Paul Leroy -Beaulieu.
the French political economist. the
nomination Of Mckinley will cause
anxiety" Yes, in Europe and among
Democrats.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

just loss? And who is the culprit. the
man who wants to squeeze the price
down below the level of fairness, or the
manufacturer who wants to keep it up
to that level?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

Those who predict that Senator Teller
will be nominated at Chicago appear to
forget that Senator Teller Is protec-
zionist while the Chicago convention
will be. body of free traders.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20
STATE.

Congressmen.at.Larg
GALCSllA a. GROW. Of Susquehannn.
SAMUEL A. DAVENPORT, Of Eric.
Election nay, Nov. 8.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20
THE CURRENCY PLANK.

Canton will now be what Mentor was
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20
THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.
NATIONAL.

For President.
GILLIAN MCKINLEY. OF Ohio.
For Vice.Presidcnt.
GARRET A. HOBART, Of New Jersey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

The Tribune il tho only Republican
Gsily in Laskawanna County.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

THE ELK CAFE. 125 and 127 FRANK.
lin avenue. Rates reasonable.
p, ZEI0LER PronriAtor
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

Do not imagine that you have heard all
the news until you have read The Tribune.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

JOS. KUETTEL,. REAR 51l LACKA.
wanna avenue. Scranton. Pa, manufac.
turer Of Wire Screens.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

BAUER's oRCHEsTRA-MusIc FOR
balls. picnics, parties. receptions, wed.
terms address r. J. Bauer. conductor,
III Wyoming avenue. over Hulbert'a
music store.
MEGARGEE BROTHERS. PRINTERS
supplies, envelopes. paper bags. twlne.
Warehouse, 1S0 Washington ave-. 0cran.
ton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

Gn5SNao ~ fxn Pos1ovEc7 A. scaANToa. "a. -
e1ooNp-clAes MAIL NAff1A
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

THE REPUBLIC SAVINGS AND
Loan Association will loan you money
on easier terms and pay you better OF,
Investment than any other association,
Call on 8. N. Calender. Dime Bank
building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-20

SCRANTON HOUSE. NEAR D.. L. 4 ".
PASSENGER depot; GSnduGted on the
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06
Children Cry for Pitchers castoria.
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

arms to be used for such purpose consti-
tutes q military expedition or enter,
prise" within the meaning of said neu-
trality laws, and that we do hereby sol
emnly warn oil citizens of the United
States and all others within their juris~
diction against violations of the said laws
interpreted as hereinbefore explained, and
give notice that all such violations will
be vigorously prosecuted. And do
hereby invoke the corporation of all
good citizens in the enforcement of said
laws, and in the detection and appIehen-
sion of any offenders against the same,
and do hereby enjoin upon all the execu-
tive officers Of the United States the ut
most diligence in preventing, prosecut-
ing, and Furnishing any infraotions thereof.
In testimony whereof have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington, this
twenty y.seventh day of July, in the year
of our Lord one thousand eli ght hundred
and ninety.six, and of the independence
OF the United States the one hundred and
twenty-frst.
(SeaD GROVER CLEVELAND.
By the President:
RICHARD OLNEY,
Secretary of State.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-08-06

Apart from the merits or demerits of
the struggle now going on between the
s. A. L. and the Southern Railway, it
must be said that the temporary injunc-
ton to stop the rate war, recently grant,
ed by Judge Simonton, puts a new phase
on the matter. It is true that the niunc>
tion is only temporary and after the
hearing it may be dissolved. Still it has
an ugly look. It amounts to Federal in
reference with private affairs, or govern.
mental control Of the laws of competition
and supply and demand.-Portsmouth
Star.