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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-15
CYNICISAI.

And yet, in spite of the great advance
and with a full conviction of all that
has been said, it is stiH true that the
radical fault of American journalism is
not partyism, but eNtremeness and M
fairness in partyism. Free government
is necessarily government of party, and
in the nature of the case political jour
nalism must largely be party journalism
But | hold that manly Independence is
entirely compatible with sincere devo-
tion to the principles and policy of 4
particular party and with fun faith that
its dominance best ConduCes to the pub
lie welfare. This partyism is practical
but not slavish. This independence is
not blind to the bad on its own side or
to the good ON the other. The vice of
our journalism is that, not through any
sordid motive but through its zeal and
Vehcmcnce, it lacks Candor, disCrimina-
tion and the judicial quality. The old
practice of SuppresSing the news of the
other side, the old intensity and intoler-
ance of Greeley that wouldn't print
speech of Horato Seymour, has passed
away. IA; there is stnI 200 much of
the uT -a.. partisanShip which disCOlors
the news and too much Of the eager and
intemperGta spirit which presents dis
torted views and conveys unjust impress
sions. The press will be still more
powerful factor in our political life when
public confidence in its sohricty its rea-
son, its eaTnCstnesS and its justice.
Instead Of being SubSC rVient to lntlu-
enCr or power the Fault of our journalism
is too strong a tendency towards reckless
and WautOn criticism, eSpe ecially of public
representatiN 1t is a fashion in many
nuarter5 to sneer at those who are
charged with public trust. There is u
synical tone towards public life and
captious disposition to impute unworthy
motives and selfish purposes without any
Just understanding or any candid spirit
There is too little tOleration Of differences
AMI 100 great II rtaGinCSS TO meet dissent
with contemptuous ridiCule OF vindiCtiv5
VituperatiOn. Some of this aspersion is
pure scnsatOnalis which Graves highly
spiCed food and some of it is the mOrose
and censorious phariaecism which dis
plays its rrNlactcries and thanks the Lord
that 1t ~ not as other men are. The
worst sinners are the Ou2rulous and SUI
perCilious high priests of cant who habit
ually sCoti at faith in public virtue and
constantly represent our public life as
scanned with pollution and SCARED with
falsehOod. In our minor legislative bodies
and municip Il councils there is undoubt-
edly much of Ncrality and prohigacy, but
i'm the broader arena of public affairs and
i'm our higher public life there is an hon
orable standard and "A worthy and pa
triotic aspiration which TebulIes this con-
stant and carping detraction. As jour
nalst devoted to profession which
ought to be the just Interpreter OF life
and ought To strengthen popular faith in
republican institutions, | protest against
this perversion. of the press which mis-
represents and defames the tone and
spirit of our public service, impeaches the
integrity and intelligence of the people
themselves, and maligns the character
and product of our governmental sys-
tenn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-15

EOR SALE-ONE 2OHORSE POWER
boiler, as good as new, THE WESTON
MILL co.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
Advs. Under This Head One Gent a Word,
HOUSE FOR RENT-1i22 WASHBURN
4 street.
EOR RENT-STORE-ROOM 800 PITTS
Il ton avenue. CHAS. HARTMAN.
SECOND FLOOR OF 2I2PENN AVENUE;
- eight rooms, bath, modern improye-
meats. p. w. STOKES, Attorney, 1856 Wyo-
ming avenue.
EIGHT- HOUSE, BATH, MODERN
Il Improvements, 700 Electric avenue,
Green Ridge. j. w. STOKES, Attorney,
1876 Wyoming avenue.
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A GENTS-TO SELL OUR PRACTICAL
n gold, silver, nickel and copper electro
plasters; prices from So upward: salary and
expenses paid; outfit free. Address, with
stamp MICHIGAN MFG CO., Chicago.
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HELP WANTED-FEMALES
AdVs. Under This Head One Cent a Word.

HELP WANTED-FEMA
AdVs. Under This Head One Cent a Word.
NFAN1ED--A YOUNG GIRL TO ASSIST
w with housework, at once. 523 Pine
street.
NTANTED-5O OPERATORS TO MAKE
w oVerallS. FREEMAN MFG. CO., l15
Linden street, Gould Building, upstairs
I ADIES--l MAKE BIG WAGES DOING
Il pleasant home work, and will gladly send
fnll particulars to all sending cent stamp.
MISS VI. \. STEBBINS Lawrence, Mich.
N'ANTED--LADY AGENTS IN SCRAN.
w ton to sell and introduce Snyder's cake
icing; experienced canyasser preferred; work
permanent and very profitable. write for
particulars at once and get benefit of holiday
trade. T. j. SNYDER Il CO., Cincinnati, q.
w ANTED lMMEDTATELY--TWO ENER-
w getic salCswomen TO represent u.s.
Guaranteed ST day without interfering
with other duties. Heathful occupation.
" rite for particulars, enclosing stamp,
MANGO CHEMICAL COMPANY No. ~
John street, New ork.
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CITY SCAVENGER.
SITUATIONS WANTED.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED-BY \ RE
II liable man as clerk, bookkeepeT or tutor
Expectations moderate. Box 3Il, Dun
more, Pa.
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EOR SALE-A RESTAURANT DOING A
l. paying business. Apply 517 Spruce
street.
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A GENTS-TO SELL CIGARS TO DEAL
"A ers; S25 weekly and expenses; expert
ence unnecessary. Consolidated MFG
co, IS Van Buren ST., Chicago.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-15

residing near Sherman, Pa, lost his
eyesight by the premature discharge Of
a cannon, fired to celebrate the opening
of a new railroad The eyeballs were
completely taken out, the optic nerve
being left as a stub in each instance.
About sixteen months ago Mr.. Ward
ling suddenly saw the light of a lamp
placed opposite him on the other side
Of the room, and the examination
showed that new eyeballs were grow
ing on the ends of the optic nerves.
Since then his eyesght has gradually
improved. and now he can shoot a rifle
with considerable accuracy. lie can
see to read fine print. The singular
case is attracting the attention of
noted oCulists.
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FOR SALE.
Advs. Under This Head One Cent Word.

HhNS' NhuNI ihls Onc NEHt a WORD.
H~-~-~--~-~-~-~
EOR SALE-LARGE BOOKCASE FOR
law library. Inquire Room No. SOP
Hoard or Trade Building. ELLA VI, AMER.
MAN, Administrators.
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e. CITUATION WANTED-TAKING CARE
- of horses or any other kind of work.
Address +. b., Tribune Office.
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SITUATION WANTED-MRS. FANNIE
- Hart, practical laun Dress lace curtains a
speciality. Call at 5l2 Taylor avenue and
give me a trial.
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A PECULIAR INCIDENT.

An interesting feature of the ritual
istic ceremonies of the degree of Poca-
hontas, of the Independent order of
he'd Men, at the grave, is an ancient
indian custom-the releasing of a dove
s'Cnifying the releasing of the spirit.
AT the recent funeral of the late Mrs.
Tallmadge, highly esteemed resident
OF Hallstead, the beautiful bird, after
circling about the grave and the GEM
ettry, flew to the late home of the de-
c@Gsed, where it alighted on the house
The fact that the dove had not been
reared in the neighbOrhood made the
incident more noticeable.
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SITUATION WANTED ,- BY YOUNG
- girl IN office or clerk; permanent posi-.
tion desired. Address CLERK, Tribune
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BUTCHER THOROUGHLY EXPERT
ID enCed in all branches of the trade, seeks
employment. Address BUTCHER, 2lO
Wayne avenue, Providence
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SITUATION WANTED-A YOUNG MAN
- wants work in store, cleTking or book
keeping. Business college graduate, Can
give good reference Il ON last employers Adj
Dress JOHN THOMAS, $40 Charles sire I,
City.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-15
NEW STYLE COAL.

a resident of Summersville has dis
covered new quality of coal in d
ledge of rocks on his farm. 1t is of a
broWnish color and emits no smoke
when burned, Mr.. Smith, the discOv-
cred, says you can build fire of this
coal in the center of your parlor floor
and be unable to find a particle of
smoke i'm the room. He will send to
Scranton for an experienced miner to
examine the singular find
Evening star., 1897-02-09

cation Mr.. Sherman'S task is heavy one.
The fact that Mr.. Sherman favors the
treaty now is accepted as proof that if rati-
fication is not secured at this session. the
instrument will be pressed at the next. the
extra, session of the Senate. and with the
influence of the new administration behind
it. But with what result is an interesting
question. the change of administration in
itself will probably have no effect on men
like Mr.. Morgan. The objections they now
urge will apply then, and they may urge
them then.
Still some frc ton will be removed by the
appearance of Mr.. Sherman in Mr.. Olney $
cnafr. Opponents OF the treaty in its orig
inal form nave Ccme to believe that Mr.
Olney and his chief want it ratified in that
form or not at all. Mr.. Sherman and his
chief, it is suggested. if the matter goes
over for them to take up, may not be SO
rigid the subject.
The main point, at last. is action by the
Senate not in support of this form or that
of a treaty. of the glorification of any
official but in support OF the broad fact
that the people of the United States are IN
favor Of peace, and desire to assist in any
good safe purpose 10 lessen the possibilities
of war. And this action in the end there
= every reason to expect.
Evening star., 1897-02-09
satisfactory Days Work.

he lat District day in the House of the
present session was a success. Eight meas
ure> Of local consequence were passed and
two others We're debated in such a way as
10 cali attention in a marked manner 10
their merits. So far rs the calendar of bills
favorably reported from the District COM
mIttse was concerned the days work was
pretty nearly a clean sweep. The commit
tee calendar. TO be sure. is yet we'll stocked
with measures of more or less worth. and
the interests Of the District might per-
IapS. have been aided could the House
have had the opportunity to pass upon
some nj them. However that may be. the
work done yesterday was in the main of
material value 70 the District Mr. Nc
'ormlck t|o bills looking to the preserva-
non oi lite and health. relating to the sale
oi drugs and the adulteration of foods and
"rugS- which have heretofore been out
Ened by The Star. are a distinct gain and
deserve prompt affirmation by the Senate
The other bills which the House passed
were those regulating fraternal beneficial
societies. providing for the making of
transcripts of the health records. providing
means for the removal of bodies from
'raceldnd cemetery. relieving the farmers
and tru-knen using the Center marke.
space from certain embarrassments. re-
quirifS the removal of abandoned street
railway tracks. and incorporating the
Washington and Gettysburg Railroad Conn
pauE- The HOUSE District committee has
OF. N" whole Zone admirably during this
short S@Ssio.-. with all its limitations and
haHdlyau>.
Evening star., 1897-02-09
beh"ting the Treaty.

n decision of the Senate 70 debate tho
"Fhl'rdilc1 treaty behind closed doors We
"ot un'Npet ted There was u good deal tn
b. said on the other side and the reports
mo" that ~ was well said But the Son
az" - conservative body welded To It's
rules ana traditions. and although recogniz-
ms the present as an unusual occasion II
determined To proceed in the usual way
RISKS necessarily are taken. The public
demands. and i entitled 20 receive. a re-
Po:t Or the proceedings as they progress
Ihat report will b. supplied and as pre-
pared 1y tn legitimate news agencies will
represent conscientious effort to be accu-
rate and reliable. But there is an inviting
h-id Tor the fakir, and IL tales of fiambov-
ant notion but Of much responsiveness get
abroad and Great Britain in particular is
stuffed with them. nobody need be sur
i,rised.
The beginning of the debate Is without
Indication as to the real strength of the
treaty IN the Senate. either in its original
form. or as amended by the suggestions
submitted by members of the Foreign Re
iatlons Committee. 1t was expected that
Mr. sherman would champion the treaty.
and that Mr.. Morgan would oppose it in its
original form. as also hurried action on 1t
IN any form. But now many senators are
behind MIR. Sherman. and how many behind
Mr.. Morgan, the public has now no means
AT hand for learning quickly and certainly
As two-thirds vote is required for ratih-
Evening star., 1897-02-09
DOu lsIet and Hose.

Dark terror hangs over festal occasion
Where olden-iime dress plays promi-
nent part;
Nor can the most eloquent, well-meant
persuasion
Enace the susr ricions which ssdien the
heart.
Just a moment Or two. by the window un-
locked, Ger
Whose sill the night breeze so refresh
ingly blows:
\ cold quickly caught; Their la grippe;
then the doctor
To punish the victim of doublet and hose.
But worse than this fear that good health
may be shattered.
Are thoughts of the way sweet romance.
may fade:
OF VOWS which must into oblivion be scat
tered
When strange revelations are thought
lessly made.
For many youth whose appearance Is
seemly
When he clings to the shelter of evcnin:
clothes
In grace. twill be found, is deficient OK
tremeiy-
When tried by the test Of the doubiel =
hose.
Evening star., 1897-02-09
Potomac Park.

The House neglected an opportunity yes
tsrday afforded by the District committee
thai should have been eagerly seized. The
bill setting apart the reclaimed river flats
a. public park is most worthy and de-
serves passage at this session Representa-
tive Dockery prevented its consideration
yesterday by raising the point of order
that inasmuch as IT disposed of public
property. il should be first debated in COM
mittee of the whole. In the same direction
mis- subsequent assertion that ii was
uuwise for the government to give away
this land on the reclamation Of which mil
lions have been expended. Nothing is
to h given away" by the proposed Law in
the sense suggested by Mr.. Dockery. On
the contrary the Legislation protects the
ground from private ercroachment and
fixes in a definite manner the present pub
lie use of certain lands that have, to be
sure. cost large sum. out thai could no:
he used to particular advantage by the
government in any other way. The prime
object of the Potomac river improvements
was the recovery of the channels from
alluviIl enCroachments. of equal conse-
quence the destruction Cf the un-
wholesome emanatioEs from the marshes
covered by the tides and then laid partly
bare by the falling of tire waters, to frs-
Ter IN tne StlN- 4 nose SQGS. SO i1r as ne
Potomac is concerned, have been attained
and the land is now raised from the tide
level.
II is fairly solid ground, but as yet it is
practically unfit for building purposes. Any
sort CT substantial construction there would
require foundations costing large sums of
money There il demand for such
building spaces now a that distance from
the b--siness center of the city. But should
emergencies arise requiring the location of
public buildings the reclaimed lands the
Use Of the latter meanwhile as a park
would in no wise interfere. would the
construction detract from the attractive
ness Of the park. unless certain conspic-
UOuS examples of bad architecture. that
have given poor repute TO governmental
structures. should be followed as inspiring
guides In fact, there could be no present
US- co".riyed for the lands that would be
50 pPTopriate. so inexpensive and so ben
ef ial Ia the general public as the one pro-
pC se'i- II the bill under consideration gives
tn land away. il gives ii to the American
people for their and their pleasure.
What better end could come TO the great
and beneiicent project of river improve
Evening star., 1897-02-09
4 Tale of TMO COlnnieA.

Canada is a colony of Great Britain. She
is>a prosperous country, in the main well
governed. and her people are orderly and
contented No standing army is necessary
to hold them to their allegiance to the
mother country. As result they are good
reighbors. They have an eye for the main
chance. They want the best that is going.
ard at this present time commissioners
representing them are in Washington
sounding sentiment on the subject of closer
commercial relations between that country
and this. These visitors are welcome.
Theirs is business proposition. and as
such will be considered. The United States
is open to such propositions, but may be
expected to guard well its own interests in
any negotiations that may be opened. Can
aGa's interests are closely allied with those
of this country, and it is natural for her
to turn here in the matter now in hand.
Cuha is colony of Spain. She has been
wretched]y governed, and as natural
consequence her people are discontented
ara in revolution against the mother coun-
try. They have been oppressed in every
way-hy heavy taxes. by denial of the right
of local government. by having to support
a horde of corrupt and useless officials
sent over from Spain. At the present time
the island. by the violence of the Spanish
arms, is a hell on earth. The sword and
the tcrch are both at work. The neople
are being butchered and their possessions
gwen to the flames Suppose Spain finally
subdues this rebellion. When will the Gu
bans have voice enough in their own affairs
to send commissioners to the United States
TO regotiate for closer commercial rela-
TORS: Never. AS long as the Spanish flag
waves over that island the people will be
forced to pay tribute to the manufacturers
deSpCil lied in the interests of Spanish greed
anC rapacity- The reciprocity treaty which
Spain herself Regulated a few years ago
was promptly repealed by her as soon as
she discovered that under it the United
States vas increasing its trade with Cuba
Down went the treaty. and up went the
prices OF things on the island to meet the
Spanish demands.
Great Britain was not always as fair to
her colonies she now is TO Canada She
user of violence in an effort to enforce her
DEGREES. But that was a hundred and
twenty years ago She has advanced far
beyond such methods i'll dealing with her
own today. But Spain at this late hour
krows no other course but 20 harry her OWE
upon them with battalions of butchers and
seek their determination rather than per
nit their enfranchlsement.
Evening star., 1897-02-09

Il the candid asgTessiveness of the Ohio
once seeker has not been grossly exagger-
Hied- ~ may be assumed that the entire
pcpuiati ton Of Canton. Ohio. expects to be
transferred TO Washington after the
Fourth OF March
Evening star., 1897-02-09
AnIncro..ea Limitation.

They say that these pugilists are very
ill-tempered people" remarked Maud.
Yes replied Mamie. and 1t is my opin-
ion that they have been misrepresented."
Il don't see how you know"
Il have read about them. And l have
noticed that however much they quarrel
they never get SO angry that they won't
speak to one another
Evening star., 1897-02-09

h'ng oscar of Sweden might have felt
even more Inundated in the future had he
neeh accepted as a permanent mediator in
iH'"Fhat tional arbitration He evidently
"'tS not realize the suspicion which in
''itahiy attaches 10 an umpire OF any de-
srripuon in this country.
Evening star., 1897-02-09
Sensitive,

Il wonder why they put that bright yell
low in the windows In the pictures of the
Pension Office said the man who was ex-
amining ticket for the inauguration ball.
oh replied the populist, in a tone of
resignation, Il suppose it's just another
gratuitous fling at free silver people"
Evening star., 1897-02-09
A Vital Point Settled,

Well said the far western judge to
the foreman of the jury.
We'll. ser honor, replied Broncho Bob.
I'VE didn't go into the case ez fur ez that.
But we've took 4 vote an unanimously
agreed that the government side of the
case heZ the best lawyer"
Evening star., 1897-02-09

ih@re Is one fact in connection with the
h~ydrh dinner which. after recent revela-
ions must De commented. There was no
'H"rt TO promote aiiarijy by Introducing
vaudeville features.
Evening star., 1897-02-09
49,

A sensational preacher locates the infer
ma! regions half mile away from Boston
This may be intended 10 fortify The Hub
against the prevailing municipal vanity of
wholesale annexation
Evening star., 1897-02-09

ih"rr i still a disposition to intimate
mat MI Black mas not been duly alive to
n" dangers of over-exercising an an
I.olHtiye power
Evening star., 1897-02-09

The claim now is that even though Mr..
Gage cld not say the things published in
an alleged interview, he thought them.
Evening star., 1897-02-09
4 Voice From the Senators.

We must request that you will wait,
Most genial Briton brother;
Excuse US till We arbitrate
Our quarrels with one another.
Evening star., 1897-02-09

y Is almost time for America to be billed
win the announcement that Nj. Rieo has
f'rH persuaded TO undertake a concert
tour
Evening star., 1897-02-09

lhihSs are coming on at the city post
ONCE building. There were twenty-five
men at work there today
Evening star., 1897-02-09

For man who Is alleged 10 be politically
oead, Mr.. Hill insists on exhibiting great
deal of vitality in the Senate.
Evening star., 1897-02-09

Uin order tn avoid delays, ON ne
count of personal absence. letters To
THE STAR should not he addressed
tn npy individual connected with the
Office, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial business DepnFt-
pienfs, according to tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1897-02-09
SHOOTING STARS.
\ Sim iIarity.

This weather.. said the imaginative
man. belongs to what / call the restaur-
ant-sandwich variety"
II don't follow you rejoined his
friend.
Its very thin slice of June between
TWO very thick slices of winter"
Evening star., 1897-02-09

M10~ for 81 Stone China Seis consisting of
extra size pitcher. basin. chamber mug.
soap dish. Warranted first quality.
basement.
Evening star., 1897-02-09

s 40 for 81. Is sets OF 10 pieces. Full size
artistic floral decorations In three colors
\ bargain ndt ed.
Evening star., 1897-02-09
Stone China.

Housekeepers know the usual
prices of first quality Stone China,
SO that price list without comment
Is eloquent enough.
Evening star., 1897-02-09

S1 02 for s3.2J Tea Sets of nj pieces which
Is less than cents Il piece. for prett ily
decorated china tea set. When before? When
again:
Evening star., 1897-02-09
Various Pieces.

Artistically decorated pieces at less
prices than usual for the vulgar look
ing cheap goods.
Evening star., 1897-02-09

Z Q02 for 500 Tea Sets of sc pieces War
- ranted first quality. with han,l painted
and gold decorations. Rare bargain.
basement
Evening star., 1897-02-09
Chamber Sets.

SS Or for 500 sets of Il pieces which in
Glide large slop jar Every piece with
floral and gold decorations
Basement.
Evening star., 1897-02-09

Nearly 5000 pieces-is on this
basement floor at less than late
wholesale prices only because being
1896 patterns.
Evening star., 1897-02-09

Sd AZ for $3.50 sets of 100 prettily decorate
pieces. The square shape that happens
TO be the very latest 1897 style in London
Basement
Evening star., 1897-02-09
Dinner Sets.

SIR zS for SO Dinner and Tea Sets Of 100
W pieces. Warranted first quality
Carlsbad china, with floral and gold decorations.
Basement.
81 or for S!O.50 Dinner and Tea Sets of 100
pieces. Floral and gold decora ions
These are the American imitation of Carlsbad
china.
RHsement
Evening star., 1897-02-09
To f1Ousekeepers.

From Messrs B. F. Hunt Haida Carlsbad
have China that shall be less than late wholesale quotations
1890 patternshat the why And that's bargains will
agan-not until 1907