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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-03

The redeeming feature about the Ba-
tavia murder case is that up to this
time nobody has exhibited maudlin
sympathy for Benham. 1t is to be
hoped this good record will not be
SOiled,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-03

teer battallons all over the country
ought materially to stimulate the naval
militia movement,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-03

The Philadelphia Ledger surrounds
the subject of foreign retaliation
against the Dingley bill when 1t points
out that while as a rule we can do
without Europe's goods, Europe can
not do without ours. The things which
Europe sends to us are chiefly manu-
featured articles which we can make
ourselves; but our exports to Europe in
the main comprise articles of food
which Europe cannot produce herself,
in sufficient quantity, and which could
not well be supplied from any other
source. There are exceptions to this
general rule but not enough to invali-
date the rule. Consequently any gen.
eral project of European tariff retail
alton would result far more disastrous
ly to Europe than to the United States,
and none is to be feared.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-03

But study the effect of our Democratic
fiscal policy upon the London market,
upon British trade and upon English en-
terprlse. With practically no change in
1899 and 1893 followed by a decline In
1894 when our business was paralyzed
and millions of our people were idle, the
business OF London grew to nearly thirty
seven billions of dollars in 1895 and in
1896, It's volume then equallng tho ex-
tent of our business in 1892 when we had
protection. In other words, there was
complete transfer of prosperity from the
United States to the United Kingdom
under the Democratic policy of free
trade. Following are the entire bank
clearings of the United states, both at
New York and outside of New York,
from 1892 to 1896, inclusve:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-03

& D a.
A child born on this day will notice that
not many offico-seekers are looking for
political Klondike around the local Dem
ocratic camp.
1t is a sad fact that the broken glass
generally gets in front or the tire of the
man who does not scorch.
The ordinary man might as we'll be the
tead links of the motive power of a dog
churn as the husband of a new woman"
A newspaper run to suit everybody
would certainly contain a variety OF
thought.
summer Songs.
over the mountains a poet. bold,
From Wilkes-Barre searched for rhymes
and gold;
And sadly remai ked: "B'gosh! it's cold
In K'ondike."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-03

Now if DR.. Swallow will kindly be-
come a candidate for senator, the en-
tries can close and the contestants
start off
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-03

In expelling two more newspaper cor
respondents from Cuba General Wey-
Ter compliments journalism upon its
power to make takers feel uncomfor-
table,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-03

twelve billions of dollars within two
short years. In 1895 and in 1895 there was
some slight improvement, yet the volume
of business transacted in New York last
year, under free trade, was almost eight
tion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-03

How quickly little Greece has been
forgotten!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-03
Southern Governors on Lynchings.

Discussion Of the lynching problem
has been revived by the New York
Herald's recent poll of southern gov
ernors for remedies of this, now easily
the worst, blot on the territory once
the seat of the slave trade. 1t is re-
assuring that the governors who re-
sponded to the Heralds overtures were
unanimous in opposition to lynch
law and equally emphatic in urging in
its place the reference Of all GRIMM
ais to regularly established and con-
Quoted courts, which they recommend
should move with greater celerity and
pay smaller heed to technicalities than
is their habit at present.
you ask me-" writes Governor
O'Farrell, of Virginia, in an opinion
fairly representative of those collected,
''to suggest a remedy for the practice
of lynching. The best I can do is,
speedy trials, proper protection by the
courts of the feelings of the unfortun-
ate victims and the exclusion of all
persons not connected with trials from
courtrooms, prompt convictions, swift
justice, death penalty, quick execu-
tions, and the free use of the military
to support the military authorities in
times of threatened danger of mob vio-
lence." While agreeing with this,
Governor Atkinson of Georgia adds
the suggestion that in order to enlist
the taxpayers in each county in pre-
venting lawlessness and in detecting
and furnishing criminals, the county
from whose officers the person is taken
and lynched should be liable in dam
ages in suit by the administrators of
1.-The governor should be authorized
to remove from Office any arresting
officer from whom a prisoner is taken
by a mob, when such officer has failed
TO do his whole duty. The law should
require the officers having prisoners
in charge, when the mob attempts to
take him from the officer, to arm the
with the men who seek his life in vio-
lation of the law"
IT is a curious fact that the lustful-
ness of the negro as shown in frequent
assaults upon white women is almost
wholly a revelation of the period since
the war. One never or rarely heard
of such assaults during slavery days.
1t is Governor Atkinsons belief that
"the evil which lynching is chiefly in
tended to eXterminate is the direct re-
suit of giving freedom to people who
have not been prepared to assume
the responsibility OF discharge the du-
ties of citizens" There are numerous
other evils resulting from the same
mistake; but 1t is too late now to undo
the original error. The great duty at
present is to educate the negro and
make him fit for his citizenship. This
cannot be performed by men who re-
gard him simply as a dog to be kicked
or brute TO be lynched upon the first
symptom of suspicious conduct.
Ofieial announcement comes that ere
the close of the century the trans-Si-
bertan railway which is TO connect
European Russia with the Pacific at
Vladivostock, opening to civilization
and commerce cast areas in Siberia now
fertile but not improved. and putting
IN the cZar's hands the trunn card In
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-03
AMERICAN BANK CLEARINGs.

Comparing the figures for 1894 with
those of 1892 we find that the amount of
business transacted in the United States,
as represented by our bank clearings,
declined at the rate of fifteen and a
half billions of dollars a year within
two years under the Democratic admin
istration. In the year 1896 our loss of
business had been almost eleven billions
as compared with 1892. In 1895 the loss
was almost nine billions. In 1898 it was
more than seven billions. So that since
the Republican administration of the
United States, under President Harrison,
and during the Democratic administra-
ton of the country under President
Cleveland, there has been a total loss Of
business. as compared with 1892, aggre-
eating the enormous sum of forty-two
billions of dollars In the four Demo-
cratic years.
1t is impossible to realize the full mean
ing of this stupendous loss But we are
determined to face the evil bravely, and
TO buckle to our strength for o fight for
the restoration of prosperity under the
Dingley tariff for protection that was
signed by President Mckinley on Satur-
day. July "a, 1897. This will remain in
American history as the date of the
dawn of a new and bright Industrial era
in the United States.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-03

Official announcement comes that ere
the close of the century the trans-Si-
berian railway which is to connect
European Russia with the Pacific at
Vladivostock, opening to civilization
and commerce cast areas in Siberia now
fertile but not improved. and putting
in the czar's hands the trump card in
Oriental politics. will be a completed
fact. More than half of IL is built
already, and China is reported to be at
work upon vast connecting line which
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-17

James HOar was down from kippen
Sunday aud Monday. His work on
the Erickson saw mill has been de-
layed by the bad weather Prevailing
during the past few weeks.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-17
Silverman's Big Damage Suit.

Sam SllvermaD, recent manager Of
the Badger mine In the Elk district.
has been summarily discharged and
has stirred up the. mining world by
bringing sensational charges against
Messrs. Patsy C.ark and Ben G. Kings
bury, well known mining men Of Spo-
kane. He threatens suit for 500, 900
damages. Clark aud Kingsbury two III
the important stock holders iu the Bad
ger property wired TO Butte that Silver
man should be discharged. The stock
holders consulted and becoming con-
vinced that Silverman was not con-
ducting the mine properly discharged
Hmm. This IL the substance If Mr.
Clark's reply to xn interview IN the
Spokane Chronicle.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-17
The Northern Will Build.

The citizens Of Lewiston are con-
fr"nted with the startling news this
week that the Northern Pacific viii
within ten days begin active work
I" complete the Spokane 4 Paloure to
this place If the right-of-way into the
city Is guaranteed. THIS report IL the
result OF some active telegraphic cor
respondence between Jno. p. VOllnier
agent Of the Northern for Idaho aud
superintendent McHenry of the con.
struction department. Prominent
citizens at once took the matter In
hand and a committee consisting Of l..
A. Porter and Ben Morris began
active work to close the contracts on
the pieces of land not yet purchased
and to raise the subscription to meet
the emergency. 70 make the matter
more urgent N. c. keif OF Tacoma,
special agent Of the Northern il here
to work with committee in closing
this deal. This fact is in itself signifi.
q nj and encouraging. 1t il evident
that ths company Is ready 10 begin
active operations at once providing the
right-of-way question Is settled.
EVERYTHING GUARANTEED.
MIR. Porter was seen late yesterday
evening "a to the result Of the com
mittee's two days untirjng efforts and
the very encouraging report was:
Everything is ready to guarantee to
the company the right-of-way into
Lewiston. Reputable citizeus are
ready to accept the responsibility and
enter into bond to secure toe right
of-way." 1t IL understood that about
5000 will be needed to purchase the
remaining tracts of land over which
the road will come In reaching Lewis
ton. This sum 10 to be raised by sub
scriptiOn and the committee were 1t
work yesterday upon the list. The re-
suit as shown by the report Of one OF
the members Is highly satisfactory and
shows that the citizens of Lewiston
are awake to the advantages Offered
by the extension of the line.
The head officials of the Northern
have been long since convinced of the
advisibility Of making this ex tension,
and now that the road Is out Of the
hands of the receiver and re-organixed
on . paying basis 1t is hardly = sur.
prise to know they aIe willing at this
time to extend the road into
this territory. The reservation Is
rapidly developing aud the mineral
aud timber resources of the interior
will soon make valuable traffic for the
road. 1t Is understood that boat line
will be put on the upper Clearwater to
tap the reservation and control the
freight of that section by a series Of
warehouses along the river at available
points.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-17

J. w. Rozen. u merchant and pust-
master at Russell, Idaho, was In the
town the first of the week laying II, IA
stock Of goods. The settlers on the
reservation near Russell are well
pleased with the outlook. This years
crop was al excellent one. The farm
ers have hay, grain aud vegetables IN
abundance, and are preparing to have
10 big crop for next season. The
fertility of the soil has been demon-
strated beyond all question.
Chas. Woods died last Saturday
morning at Florence Of typhoid
malaria fever. The deceased WAS q
pioneer resident Of Idaho county, y
prominent citizen and well known
mining man. The remains were taken
to GranReville for interment where his
wife and large family are left to
mourn his loss.
The packing estab ablishment OF Dowd,
Shaw q Go. IL the scene Of great
activity ut present. The company
have packed and picked $50 heaa of
hogs already and will continue through
the season at the rate of SO head pei
week.
DR.. w. w. Watkins Of Moscow
passed through the city Sunday eth
route for the lower country. The
Doctor IL very, enthusiastic over the
poultry association exhibit soon to be
given in Moscow.
d. A. Stevens given evidence of i
return Of prosperity aud confidence by
buying the Ez Baird ranch that lies
next his own. The consideration for
the l6O acres was $500.
James Hoar was down from Kippen
sunday aud Monday. His work on
the Erickson saw mill has been de.
layed by the bad weather Prevailing
during the past few weeks.
James H. Thomas began work on
the county bridge over the Manning
slough this week. He has large
crew of men and the work Will be
pushed rapidly.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-17
Court House News.

Eco. H. White and J. B. Rice, have
% U. 5 patents TO their hOmesteads.
marriage lIceuse was issued to F.
FARMER and Isabella k-nnier, this
kk,
It Judge Stookey's court yesterday
ernOola, the first veulre If ladies ever
nGoned IN Nez Perce county, APP
red to act in the case of the State VS.
(wlon Lisle and Jas. k,dwell,
lrged with petit larceny. The We
drawn was as follows: Mesdames
Ivan. l.. j. Brearley, l.. Rowley, }.
- f. Thatcher, j. NJ. Howe.
.. kesser, l.. +. Inman, T.. O'Neill,
Edwards, Miss Allie Fraser aud
lone man w. IS. Dyer. The jury
epted was Mesdames Sullivan, kow-
TX, Howe, Edwards aud Miss
ie Fraser
adge Stookey's court has full cal
- OF business to finish before the
ls!mas holidays: The case Of the
Natlenal Bank VS. & T.. Triplet is
'f ~ =. m., to-day. Tomorrow at
m., james COnley will be heard
" Ntltion of letters for administra-
on The estate of Catherine COnley.
2 ~, the case of w. :. Mason ct
~. IT, Carter, IA s,,it on account
- brought up; and AT 8 p. m. the
uul Of Abend Bergen, in the estate
nss Larsen will be rendered. On
uay the posiponed case of George
/. ss Mary GODDARD will I've heard,
~ tie afternoon the annual report
u.ma Monroe, ADMINISTRATIVE IN
Ss'a'e of X, J Monroe will be filed.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-17

Eugene Peabody is back from Port
land where he started to school. Not
being able to find the facilities there
he wanted to study mining engineer
ing he came back and will probably
enter the normal for the remainder O:
the year.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-17

la.eiy runaway occurred on the
.s s,oh null Yesterday morning. Two
mng men hired II livery team
Mar'ih Meuli aud started down
asance of the stage. The front axle
'ne team became frightened
au away carrying the wreck of
sIne and double-trees. The horses
y skinned, the harness torn
h.. me occupants were thrown
~ eScaaed any serious injury.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-17

n. s. Sop-r with large force "f
men II rapidly working to get tn"
machinery of his steam laundry plant
ready for operation. The building of-
posite the court house has been over
hauled and retltted and the machinery
Is beiUg put in place.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-17
The ChainleSS Bicycle,

The chainless Columbia bicy Gle the
prize winner for next year's sales will
Oe on exhibition at o. A. Kjos' store
today
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-17

F.. w. Eaves and l.. a. Porter hav'
sold their half interest in the Spaldin,
mill and tOwnsite to NJ. Z. Noruhoyi Il
of Kendrick, consideration SaNW.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-17

The band boys dance is now set TOR
the Thursday before Christmas ana
fne invitations. will br issued this
week for the event.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-17

Seven carloads of h ogs were shipped
hv the Lewiston Thursday. The
WILSON, Drumheler Go. shipped -four
carloads that were purchased Of the
Bank of Camas Prairie. and Ira Small
took three carloads to the great pack
ing houses at Tioutdale.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-17

James H. Thomas began work on
the county bridge over the Manning
slough this week. He has large
crew Of men and the work Will be
pushed rapidly.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-17

Gov. Frank Stunenberg concluded
his work in the local land office last
Saturday and returned Sunday morn
ing to B. Use. On Saturday night {:
reception was held in the 1. o. O. F.
hall I'm his honor. A large number OF
representative citizens were present
The Parlo rRestaulant furnished the
t egant supper that followed the re-
ception. Juo. p. Eollner presided n
toast master of the occasion aud
speeches We're made by B. +. Morris,
f. HI. Libty, A H. Afford, Col. John
Lane, Prof. Knepper aud Dr.. Morris
Gov. Sluneu3erg responded briefly
but heartily eos, mending the cilzens
of Lewiston and pointing out the
superior advantages and promising
iuture of this locality.
J. M. Harrington will take advan-
tage Of the freezing weather If 1t con-
tinues long enough to improve the
roaGs, and remove his milling machin-
cry from Inipntown TO his place. He
has II splendidly equipped mill in the
new plant recently pur hased ut Pa-
iOuse and is anxious to get 1t in shape
to handle the drive he expects to bring
down in the spring.
The times., 1897-03-25
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
A Special Grand Jury Will Be
Called for Diggs.
Railway Officers Elected-An At
tempt to Burglar1ze the Res.-
dence of Capt. Dixon.

Alexandria, March 24.-Arthur Diggs, or
Parker, who is confined In the Jail In this
city, on suspicion OF having murdered Jesse
Jackson, near Walkers Chapel, In Alex
andria county, on Saturday night, still
protests his innocence. Diggs was visited
today by his mother and his brother-in-
! law, husband of sister OF the murdered
| woman. To them he repeated the circum-
stances OF the horrible crime, as heretofore
| told.
| He has failed TO explain, however, the
| presence OF the blood-stained club, with
| which Jackson is supposed to have been
| killed, behind the door in the hut where
he was sleeping Diggs is still held
| under the commitment OF Coroner Birch,
| but it is expected that within the next
| few days he VIII be given a preliminary
| examination. special grand jury will
| be summoned for the April term of the
| county court to investigate the killing
In the county court today, the jury in
the case OF Thomas Kelly, indicted for
grand larceny, returned q verdict Of not
guilty. Kelly was charged with having e
robbed a man named Bailey of sum of
money.
The Grange Camp Association, owners
of the race track property below jackson
City, In the county court today, secured
order restoring to them strip OF
land adjoining the track on which George
r. Gardner has erected building
Sergeant Smith and Policeman Fergu-
son, who were suspended by the mayor
for thirty days for INSTRUMENTATION, have
been notified by Chief Webster to report
for duty at 2 o'clock tomorrow, when
the term of suspension will have ex-
PRED
The Richmond Camp, OF the Daughters
of the Confcderacy, has elected fourteen
delegates to attend the annual meeting
of the grand camp, which will be held
in this city next month. These delegates
will be entertained by Alexandria Chap
ter.
Mr.. George II. Hayden has withdrawn
as a candidate for the office of clerk or
gas.
The directors OF the Washington. Alex
andria and Mount Vernon Railway Com
pany have elected the following officers:
G. E. Abbott president; Park Agnew vice
president; F. R. Hibble, secretary; D. C.
Leach, treasurer, and j. Colvin, general
superintendent.
The funeral of the late Elmer Skidmore
took place this afternoon from his home
No. 1407 Prince street, and was largely
attended by the members of the Junior
order of American Mechanics
An attempt was made tonight to burg
larize the residence of Capt. Frank Dixon,
on Lee street, between Franklin and
Jefferson streets. Mrs. Dixon gave the
alarm, and when Policeman Davis arrived
the thief had escaped through a window,
leaving large bundle OF articles, which
he was about to carry off, lying in the
parlor OF the house.
At a meeting of the congregation of the
Second Presbyterian Church tonghtit was
decided to call to the pastorate of the
church Rev. J. E. Thacker, of Louisville, |
Ky. The vacancy was caused by the
acceptance by the Rev. T. II. Rice of |
call to Atlanta, Ga.
The times., 1897-03-25

OF the late secretay of War McCreary, of
Iowa. Joe" Cannon was another dis
tingushed visitor.
Ex-senator Gibson, of Maryland, also
called to pay his respects Just before
the President went to lunch Secretary Bliss
was ushered into MS private office They
were in conference for several minutes,
but just what subject was under discussion
cannot be learned. Gen. Horace Porter
also called at the White House during
the day. Gen. Porter stated to a Times
reporter that he would go to Paris i'm
mediately after the dedication OF the
Grant monument, which will take place
In New York the latter part of April
Ex-Congressman j. Frank Aldrich is
being pushed for the position us minister
to Belgium
Representative Babcock, OF Wisconsin,
called to urge the appointment of W A
Jones rs Commissioner of Indian Affairs,
At O'Clock President Mckinley held
another public reception, which was at
tended by over 900 people