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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20
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The Lally children of this city, John and
Nell are creating sensation in Philadcl-
pha amusement circles by their clever
dancing and violin playing. They are
mere mites of humanity, but are very tall
ented and have for the last two years
been the leading attractions of numerous
local entertainments A year ago last
spring they appeared with Klaw & Err
langel's Brownies" company at the
rockingham for one performance and
were such an addition to the special feat
ures of the company that the management
cndeaVOred to at once close a contract
with their father for their services for
the remainder of the season. He declined
the offer on account of the extreme youth
of the boys. They are now appearing at
the Bijou theater in Philadelphia and the
newspapers of that city are quite enthu-
SiaStic over their work. The children re-
side with their parents on Phelps street
They are grand nephews of Michael Da-
witt, the father of the Irish Land League
o
There are nine postotIices in the United
States bearing the name of Scranton. Be
sides the only and original there are:
Scranton, Walworth county S. d.; Scran-
ton, Usage county, Kan. Scranton jack
son county, Miss; Scranton, Hyde county,
y. C.. Scranton, Williamsburg county,
5. c.; Scranton, Eastland county, Tex;
Scranton Araphoe county, Col, and
Scranton city, Greene county, Ia. Scran-
ton, Miss Is couty seat, and the Scran-
tons of Kansas, South Carolina and Iowa
are all good-sized towns Sixteen miles
above Scranton, Kan, it might be men
toned as a remarkable coincidence, Is a
small town bearing the name of Carbon
dale.
Attorney j. S. Fisher, of Mauch Chunk.
was being introduced about the court
house Monday by Attorney NJ A, Nc
Ginley, who, in his Carbon county days,
was a protege of Mr.. Fisher. Like some
of our local legal luminaries, Mr. Fisher
started life as breaker boy. He served
two terms as district attorney ana is
recognized as one Of the leading lawyers
of the "lower regions as we in the
northern anthracite field are wont to
term the locality from which Mr. Fisher
halls. He is man of commanding pres
ence and impresses one even at first meet
ing as having something more than the
ordinary in his makeup.
o
Wilkes -Barres new hotel project has
fallen through. Music Han, which was to
be torn down TO make room for the new
hostelry, was yesterday leased for five
years for amusement purposes ana tho
company of aggressive capitalists who
were threatening to emu. 'te our John
Jermyn have decided to put their money
back in their respective socks and let
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20
RESTRAINT UPON BLACK MAIL
From the Philadelphia Times.

From the Philadelphia Times.
When it is remembered that two-thirds
of the libel suits for damages are purely
speculative, most of thm inspired by law
yers who expect to receive the bulk of
the amount recovered for damages, and
when it is remembered, also that the
newspapers of this country are now tax
ed not less than $500 600 a year TO defend
civil actions for damages in which there
is no recovery, the necessity for some
restraint upon frivolous libel suits may be
Justly appreciated. We can conceive no
more just method than to permit the
courts in their discretion to require adj
vance security for costs in all actions
which arc not clearly warranted by the
circumstances connected with the case.
All such actions are merely a blacKmail
gamble at the cost of journalism.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20
HASTINGS AND THE CABINET.
From the Altoona Tribune.


Rumor says that Senator Quay spoke
to Presdent-elect Mckinley last Satur-
day concerning the eXpedcncy of recog-
ni2ing the banner Republican state by a
cabinet appointment, a very Judieious
and sensible suggestion. IT is likewise
said that the senator strongly urged the
claims of Governor Hastings. We do
not know that the governor has any am
bilious in that direction. But If he has
Major Mckinley could select no other
Pennsylvania who is more deserving or
whose appointment would give more
general satisfaction. a state of the
wealth and Importance OF Pennsylvania
deserves some recognition aside from
the unprecedented majority IT gave the
president-elect. Governor Hastings rep
fesents the whole party and not faction,
and has honorably discharged every duty
that has confronted him. If chosen as
the representative of this great Republi-
can commonwealth in the coming caol-
net he will measure up to his opportum-
ties
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20

From the Syracuse, y. y, Post.
Governor Hastings has had brilliant
career in PENNSYLVANIA politics. Eight
years ago he was adjutant general of the
state. He first came into national promt-
nence when he made one of the nominat-
ing speeches at the Chicago convention
in 1883. A little later his prompt. efficient
and faithful service in command of the
troops and the relief work at the Johns
town flood made him very popular
through the state. In due time he was
elected governor and he has filled the po-
sition so far with dignity and general ac-
ceptabilty. He is a large, handsome
looking man and would make very i'm
posing cabinet officer, having the martial
air of a first class secretary of war.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20

concurrent legislation, secure to each
the benefits of free trade and intercourse
with the other and without the danger
of weakening the United states.
The same idea. mere fully and elo-
quently developed, uevades the clos
ing paragraph of his Recollections,
which follows:
The events of the future are beyond the
vision of mankind but | hope that our
people will be content with internal
growth, ana avoid the complications of
foreign acquisitions our family of states
Is already large enough to create cm-
barrassment in the senate, and republic
should not hold dependent provinces or
possessions. Every new acquisition will
create cmbarrassments. Canada ana
Mexico as independent republics Will be
more valuable to the United States than If
carved into additional states. The Union
already embraces discordant elements
without adding others. If my life is pro-
longed | will do all | can to add to the
strength and prosperity of the United
States, but nothing to extend its limits
or to add new dangers by acquisition of
foreign territory.
1t would be possible by other quota
tions to show that the coming secretary
of state, while not a 'jingo' as the
word is commonly used, is nevertheless
a man of robust and assertive patriot
ism, indignant at tyranny and outrage,
proud of American institutions and of
the emblems thereof, and ready to
speak or act with emphasis whenever
necessary for the protection of legiti-
mate American interests; but such quo
tations are not necessary. Upon this
point public opinion is already at ease.
We suspect that Senator Sherman in
the matter of annexation is more con
serVative than are the majority of his
COuntrymen, but that, after all, is at
this time relatively small matter The
United States want no new territory If
ii has to be won by force or enter the
Union reluctantly When requests for
admission shall be made, 1t will be time
to consider them on their merits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20
ONLY ONE QUAY.
n. f. Hause in Hawley Times.

n. k. HauSe IN HaWley lllheS.
There are hundreds of men in this state,
apparently better fitted to lead than Quay,
so far as appearances Indicate but there
is but one Quay. Alert, shreWd, sagaci-
Gus, experienced, courageous, swift to
take advantage of his opponents errors,
constantly springing surprises, though
never surprised or caught mapping him.
self, this matchless leader and silent man
can be written down as the peer of any
DOlitical leader.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20

The report from Canton that Major
Mckinley will proffer eX-President
Harrison the ambassadorship to the
court of St. James lacks confirmation
but is plausible. General Harrison has
announced his wish and purpose to re-
main in private life; but in view of
the exceptional usefulness to which his
talents could be directed in the fore
most diplomatic mission of his coun-
try at time when negotiations affect
ing the whole future of civilization are
pending, it is possible that he would
reconsider Under present circum-
stances the embassy to England
amounts to a trust of first Importance:
and there would be manifest appro-
priateness in selecting for it the man
who shares with the president-elect the
highest respect of his party and his
country.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20

Mr.. Smith instead of to the governor,
we cannot see that 1t would have any
particular bearing on the political
situation In this state The presidents
cabinet represents simply his personal
preferences; his attitude in matters Of
factional dispute is indicated in his
other appointments Senator Quay, we
are sure, would be among the first to
move for Mr.. Smiths confirmation
should his nomination reach the SEN
ate, nor would he have any need to
fear that such an action would at any
future time recoil upon him. The fit
ness of either Mr.. Smith or Governor
Hastings for seat in the next cabinet
council is indisputable. Either would
creditably represent the whole COM
monwealth and bring strength to the
presidents administration. 1t is who'll
ly matter for the president elects
own determination, and should he take
either or neither we feel sure that his
wishes will command the most cordial
respect not only of Senators Quay and
Penrose, but also of all their friends.
The cordial admission by the state
press, representing all shades of poll
tical belief that State Superintendent
Schaeffer merits a reappointment pre-
sents gratifying evidence that parts
ansm in educational matters is on the
decline. May it speedily disappear en-
tirelV
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20
ONE OF THE VERY BEST.
from the Honesdale Citizen.

From the Honesdale Citizen.
The Scranton Tribune almanac for 1897
is one of the very best issued by any Of
flee, city or county. 1t is filed to reple-
ton with an immense amount of most
valuable information, on a great variety of
subjects. You cannot afford to do with
ont a CODY.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20

Life doubtless never before presented
so bright an outlook to the Hon. c. c.
Kaufman, senator from Lancaster
county, as it has since the organization
of the Wanamaker syndicate's war on
Quay afforded him an opportunity to
become genuinely prominent. Senator
Kaufman is improving the passing
hours in a manner which does credit
to his industry
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20
An AuSpicious Occasion.

Many of the churches in this city will
give up their usual services this even
ing in order to attend the inter-de
nominationa! rally in the Elm Park
church
The subject to be discussed is one
upon which there ought to be no diff
ference of opinion among Christians,
and it is very pleasant to have the op-
portunity which such a gathering Of
fers to say: Behold how good and
pleasant it is for brethren to dwell to-
gether in unity"
one thing is certain, the principal
speaker DR.. A. Y. Pierson, will do the
great subject justice.
Amendment of the Anglo American
peace treaty by the senate may be
necessary in minor particulars. No
one has argued against that, provided
careful examination shall prove the
need of it. But amendment is one
thing and rejection is quite another
We will not believe that this splendid
opportunity to advance the higher in
terests of civilization will be permit
ted to lapse because of senatorial pre-
judices.
y permanent census is quite as ne
cessary as a permanent treasury.
Where so much depends upon statistics
as does in a government like the United
States, no effort should be spared to
get prompt and accurate statistics.
1t is a noteworthy fact that the pros
pectiVe appointment of General Russell
y. Alger as secretary of war meets
with the unanimous approval of the
Michigan delegation in congress. They
ought to know the man.
And now France is reported to be de-
sirous of negotiating an arbitration
treaty with the United States. A good
example is always sure to bear good
fruit.
Senator Quay now ceases to be the
junior senator.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20

Denial is made by Senator Andrews
of the report that he is desirous of be-
coming state chairman. He probably
recognizes that it is sour grapes case.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20
G0LDSMITH'S o. BAZAAR.
Will Offer Reward for Your
Patronage in the Following Way:
SATURDAY. JAN. 23. We WILL HOLD AN HOURLY
CYCLONE BARGAIN SALE N OUR CLOAK DEPARTMENT

From II oclock--Your choice of 800 Ladies' and
Misses Jackets worth from $40 to S2o At $500 Each
From ococl-- Whatever there is left,
Your Choice at 5000 Each
From oclock,-- Whatever there is ef
Your Choice at $500 Each
From oclock- Your choice of $50 Ladies' and Miss
es Jackets worth from So to S12, At $500 Each
From 2 : ocloc-- Your choice of Ladies', Misses
and Chdrens Coats At $500 Each
From 3 to oclock-Your choice of IS LADIES' Misses
and Chldrens Garments At $500 Each
From to ocock Your choice ola lot of Chldrens Coats
At $E.OO Each
Every garment is of the newest and latest best
rials and first class workmanship
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20

If begins to look very much as if
Secretary Olney had bluffed all the
fight out of the United States senate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20

When yCu see our Net Prices
you will ask for No Discount. All
Are Welcome.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20

And now France is reported to be de-
sirous of negotiating an arbitration
treaty with the United States. A good
example is always sure to bear good
fruit
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-20

cold firm in new surround
ings," like an old "stone in new
settings" shines more brilliant
than ever, and Shines for all"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-06-23
SASSER SIFTINGS.

News Items and Personal Mention of
Interest.
MI. George Washington Warner and
his son, J. NJ. Warner, are attending the
exposition at Nashville.
Professor McLendon is bursting the
the streets wide open with his new 'by-
shackle."
Mrs. J. II. Slappey has been on the sick
list since Monday of last week.
Mr.. }. l. Howell has added much to
his cOzy dwelling by having it painted.
Cotton blooms are numbered by the
thousands down here.
Corn is shoulder high and still grow
ing.
The next monthly meeting at the
Baptist church will be protracted.
Miss Howell of Americas is visiting
friends here,s
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-06-23
A DELIGHTFUL PICNIC.
The Visiting Young Ladies' HOnOred Last
Wednesday.

The Visiting Young Ladies' HOnOred Last
Wednesday.
One of the most delightful of the many
social functions given to the bevy of
beautiful visiting girls in Dawson re-
Gently was the picnic at Hollis mill last
" ednesday.
: Miss Russia Belle Geise was hostess en-
this occasion, and right royalty did she
entertain.
The day was perfect one for an out
ing, and those present spent every mo-
ment in making things jolly.
Dawson was never graced by a
fairer and swAeter coterie of visitors, and
the young beaux were in their glory
then-but now sad faces on all sides
and deep drawn sighs conyulse the man
ly bOsoms of the most gallant.
On the occasion of the picnic the grove
in front of the hospitable home of Mr..
Sonny Smith presented most animated
appearance. The dinner was a most de-
lightful one, and everyone proved that
not in all cases is the old saying that
love spoils the appetite a true one.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-06-23
COUNCIL AFTER
WATER COMPANY.
MAY ORDER MAINS REMOVED
FROM THE STREETS.
Special Meeting of the Mayor and
Aldermen Was Held to C0nsid-
er the Matter.
er the Matter.

AS was predicted by THE News, the
burning Of the houses of Mrs. T. A
Green and Captain John Whitchard
will play a part in the litigation that
has been pending for several years be-
tween the city council and the Dawson
Waterw0rks Co.
A special meeting of the council was
held Friday afternoon to Investigate
and discuss the failure Of the water
works to throw stream with suffi-
cient force to reach the top of the
buildings that were burned.
City Attorney Edwards vas present
and gave it as his opinion that a repu-
diatiOn of the contract now would
have no adverse effect upon the city S
side of the case in the litigation now
pending between the city and the water
company, because Of former repudia-
tiOn of the contract by the council, but
suggested that if any action was taken
it be to declare the franchise forfeited
and order the pipes and mains removed
from the streets because the company
had not complied with the contract.
One of the stipulatiOns upon which
the franchise was granted to the water
works company by the city is that "a
stream of water be projected so feet
vertically in still air." The failure to
do this at the recent fire was testified to
before the council by several persons,
and that is the grounds upon which it
was proposed to order the pipes and
mains removed.
Chief A. j. Baldwin of the fire de-
partment testified that the stream was
not of sufficient force to reach the top
Of the house, and that while while try
ing to eXtInguish the flames the hose
had to be drawn back to keep from
being burned. He also said that in or
der to save Mr.. Ii. aH, Billiards. resi-
denCe it was necessary to carry the hose
to the top of the house by means of a
ladder and let the water run down on
the roof.
John Seay told the council that the
water was not thrown higher than the
caves of the house, and that it did not
come with enough force to knock his
hat off. Messrs. Theo Query, W. II.
Bishop, } ohm Bartlett and B. r. Russell
also testified to the lack of force behind
the stream.
City Attorney Edwards was then in
structed to confer with Judges Query
and Laing, who are counsel for the
city in the cases now pending between
the city and water company, and draft
resolution to be introduced at the
next meeting of the council setting
forth that body's position in the mat
ter.
Adjournment to the first Monday
night in July was then taken.
Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-06-23
JOhnSOn'S Chill and Fe-
yer Tonic is a ONE-DAY
Cure. 1t cures the most
stubborn case of Fever in
~ Hours.
THEY COME AND GO.
A Review of the Movements of People
You Know.

A Review of the Movements of Poop lie
You Know.
Mr.. j. w, PeddY, one of Dawson's
prominent citizens, is in the city repre-
senting Dixie Council of National Union
at meeting Of the state assem- bly.-At-
lanta Journal.
President Carver of the National Bank
returned from Warm Springs Friday,
where he went to attend the annual
meeting of the Georgia bankers associa-
ton.
Hon. and Mrs. o. B. Stevens left for
Savannah Monday to visit the families of
DR.. j. II. ocruggs and Hon. Fleming
duBignon.
Mr.. j. C. Hollingsworth, who has
been sick for several days, is reouperat-
ing at the home of his parents in Clay
ton, Ala.
Mrs. T. J. Simmons, of Eufaula, pass
ed through Dawson Saturday enroute to
Europe, where she will spend the sum
mer.
Miss May Bell Kendrick, charming
young lady of Dawson, is visiting rela-
tives in Morgan. Morgan Monitor.
Misses Bacon, Dent, Foy and Peay,
who were guests of Miss Meta Baldwin,
returned TO their homes Saturday.
Professor Alton Clark, of Cuthbert,
did the gallant among the fair sex of
Dawson Sunday.
Willie A. Perryman returned Mon
day from visit to his mother in. Ran
dOlph county.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Arthur arrived in
the city Saturday and remained until
yesterday.
Mrs. j. X. Jester, of Albany, is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. V.
Pace.
Mrs. Dode Harris, Of Macon, has been
visiting relatives in Dawson for several
days.
Mrs VIM o Keefe, of FIT. White, Fla,
is visiting the family of Mr.. n. Kenny.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin, of Coleman, are
visiting the family of Mr., E. B. Bridges.
Mrs. T. j. Black, of Americas, is ..iD
the city visiting relatives and friends.
jack Riley, the efficient marshal of
Morgan, was in Dawson yesterday.
Guyt and Warren Parks are visiting
relatives and friends in Cuthbert.
Mrs. r. L. Farnum, of Americas, is
visiting relatives in the city.
Miss Ruby Lewis, of Columbus, is the
guest of Miss Lucy Lowrey.
Mrs. F. NJ. MeNulty is in Virginia Wis
iting relatives.
Rev. j. Howard Carpenter went to Ty-
bee Monday.
Mr. C. II. Green, of Albany, has been
in Dawson.
DR.. Wallis Face Bleach for sale by Mrs
@. Mize.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-06-23
MIDWAY MEN TION.

Miss Florela Markett, who has been
teaching school at Midway, returned to
her home in Sumter county Wednesday
She was accompanied by her sister,
Miss Maggie, who had been visiting
here.
The singing at the residence of Mr.. j.
D. Marlin Tuesday night was greatly en-
ioyed by all present.
Elder Barwick preached an interesting
sermon 70 large and attentive audience
at this place Sunday night.
Tue many friends Of Mrs. q. W. Gam
mage will regret To know that she has
Desn quite sick.
M. aa1 Mrs. !, " smith, Of Graves
have pe&t VISITING shsir daughter, Mrs
" y jennings
49, 4 Z MATHEWS and wife.are visit
ing Ds4f i.sDeyg.zhGe.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-06-23
DAWSON'S HOSPITALITY PRAISED.
Kind Words About the Entertainment of
the Teachers.

Kind Words About the Entertainment of
the Teachers.
The following is an extract from a
letter written by Mrs. /. w. Dozier to
the Morgan Monitor telling of the re-
cent teachers institute held in Daw-
SON:
"And one word in behalf of Daw
sons hospitality. Most especially we
lady teachers can never forget it. 1t is
not that we had no occasion to open our
pocket books; that is a secondary con-
sideration, but ah! the generous eel
come, the kindly impulse which ever
prompted the thought, These teachers
are my hOnored guests and | shall
faithfully do all in my power to make
them feel their welcome And we did
feel it, dear Dawson, and may your re-
ward come in the continued success of
all your forward movements"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-06-23
win Attend Teachers, Association.

School Commissioner J. II. Which.
ard will attend the twenty-frst annual
meeting of the Georgia Teachers Asso-
citation, which will begin at Warm
Springs next Saturday, the Goth inst. and
continue until the 30th. Three hundred
teachers are expected to be present.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-06-23
A mean Sneak.

Sunday some miscreant visited the
home of Bragg Wellborn, the we'll
known barber, and opened his little
girls trunk, taking her clothing out,
tearing every garmentinto small strips
and then replacing the strips in the
trunk. The identity as we'll as the
object of the person who perpetrated
this malicious and uncalled for deed is
unknown.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-06-23
A NEW POSTOFFICE.

One Has Been Established at Jones Cross
ing, and 1t Is Called Yeomans.
A new p0stoffice has been established
at Jones crossing, on the Georgia and
Alabama railroad, six miles above Daw-
SOD. 1t has beer named Yeomans, IN
honor of Colonel NJ. j. Yeomans, and
Mr.. j. S. Jones, one of the best citizens
of that community, has been appointed
pos tmaster.
The Office will be great Convenience
to large number of pe)ple 10 that pros
porous aud enterprising se"tiou of tbs
county.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-06-23
The L0hnSt0ne Medal.

At the recent commencement of Emory
College Mr.. w. B. BloodwOrth was
awarded the tombstone medal for the
best essay on English. The medal was
given to Emory by Rey. J B. tombstone
of Dawson.