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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10

can citizens to supply labor and ma
terials, taxpayers being permitted to
Obtain certificates in payment of labor
performed and materials furnished,
which win be accepted at face value
i'm payment of road taxes to the amount
of thirds of such taxes assessed
against such citizen.
We do not refer to this subject at thrs
time with the intention of provoking
a rivalry between the bill introduced
by Senator McQuown and that of Sen
ator Brown. There are distinctive mer-
it's in both bills which might well be in
corporated in a composite measure en-
bodying the best suggestions from all
directions. We desire simply to ask
the Dispatch, as q friend of good roads,
not to complcate the issue by ridicule
aimed at the farming population. In
considering the attitude of that class
toward highway Improvement it must
be borne in mind that taxation with
the farmer has come in recent years
to be a serious matter. With the prices
of his products steadily falling and the
any time to curtailment by storm.
drought or other casualty against
which he cannot take precautions, he
is clearly justified in objecting to eV-
cry new proposition for extra taxation
until he is convinced that he will be the
gamer by it. Nor is he to be CEN
sured for wishing to work out por-
tion of his debt to the township in
which he lives. The city resident would
want the same privilege if he could not
dispose of his labor to better advantage.
The effort to get the legislature to
authorize a start for better highways
should not be embarrassed by quarrels
between city men and rurals. Friends
of this reform should hang together
and keep the peace.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10
AS Viewed BY a Spaniard.

The Sun has been having a good deaf
of fun with Minister de LONE because
he once wrote a book of travels that
cast some rather broad reflections on
this country. The Spanish dipomatist
was younger when h6 wrote that book
than he is now and therefore it is cruel
to hold it up against him. But if we
are generous enough to overlook some
of the snap criticisms which he passed
upon us in it-criticisms, though, that
were quite natural to an observer view
ing American manners from the social
standpoint of Madrid-We may gain
some benefit from other parts of his
observations. Especially is mis- COM
ment upon our political system inter
esting.
1T is yet to be learned" says he,
whether the American commonwealth
can continue as it is now constituted.
VIII the United States be able to exist
when it has to confront the social prob
lens which now attract IGurope's atten-
ton: Will the United States be able
long TO retain the cohesion from which
the federal constitution derives all its
force, having, as the nation has, a
government lacking unity and strength
as well as corrupt administration, to
say nothing of race antagonSms ana
opposing interests of the various states?
win the United States be able to meet
foreign competition when wages are
lowered abroad? Will The Western
agricultural states submit to the econ
omic serVitude imposed upon them by
Northern manufacturers? In my Opin-
ion, all these problems will present
themselves in the United States before
long. AS soon as the present industrial
movement ceases ana the United States
gets to level with other nations, when
profits become less, will the taxpayers
consent to be ruled 2s they now are?
| VIII they consent to pay large sums
| of money for the maintenance of an
army which does not exist; of a navy
the condition of whose vessels is such
! that none of them would be able to
return to the United States from a trip
| to China; of an administration whose
members provide abundant material
| for investigation in the criminal
| COurtS?"
The answer which this ready young
| diplomatist from Madrid returns to his
| own questions is quite as readable as
| the questions themselves. 80 many
| opposing interests he decisively an
| nouncos, "cannut long remain united.
| Time will bring about the formation
| of three nations in the East, West and
| South of the United States. If, as Cas-
| telar said, democracy leads to unity
| and to the strengthening of the central
| power dctators will eventually become
! necessary in these three republics. From
| dictatorship to monarchy there is but
| one step, which viii easily be taken
| by the austere republicans. who now
! call themselves generals professors,
! ana doctors, nobody knows why. No
one would more willingly than they as
sumo the title oG Duke of Connecticut,
or Marquis of Minnesota"
As We said before, Senior de LONE
should not be held too severely to ac-
count for these juvenile elfusions. He
meant we'll and they are not bad enter
| tailunent.
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BRIGHAM YOUNG.
Edltor of The TrIhnne.

Sir:-ln your issue of March there is
communication which sounds strange
i'm a community like Scranton and I'm ,he
year 1897. The depth of thought in It is
shown from the desire to prove the falsity
of Colonel T. l.. Hitchcock's statement
Of the existence of a moral wilderness
by the presence of fertile country.
Again, suppose Brigham Young was
born i'm New England, not all New Eng
landers are prodigies. Longfellow also
was a New Englander but there was only
one Longfellow, Blaine was from Maine,
but there was only one Blaine; Washing
ton was from Virginia, but ell Virginians
are not Washingtons. My meaning Is
clear, think. 1t is that the fast OF coun-
try producing learned men does not make
all IeU from that country learned, This
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10

Already the presence of a new spirit
in the state department Is indicated in
the message sent yesterday to Consul
General Lee directing him to present
to the Spanish officials at Havana the
firm protest of this government against
ii-treatment Of Americans in Cuba,
whether their nativity is questioned or
not That is what the country has
been waiting for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10

Senator Cameron vigorously denies
the truth of the report that he is anX-
ious to represent this government at
a foreign court. Il am" says he, not
a candidate for any appointment, for
eign or domestic, under this adminis-
tration. / have never spoken to any
body about any foreign mission, nor
has anybody ever spoken to me on that
subject. ! neither expect nor desire
to go abroad" This would appear to
cover the ground. Still the appoint
ment of Senator Cameron to the Rus
sian or German embassy would be a
graceful recognition of one of the stall
Wart figures in American affairs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.

Writers for this department must
sign their names, for publications The
Tribune disclaims responsibility for opin.
ions thus expressed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10

Three years ago Senator Davis, the
new chairman of the senate commit
fee on foreign relations, asserted in the
senate just after Cleveland had hauleG
down the American flag in Hawaii:
THAT ensign, though now lowered IN
dishunor. will in due time be raised in
power" Is his prophecy about to be
fulfilled?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10
Charmed.

He-How did you like the English peo-
pie?
She-Ever 50 much-they are so English,
you knOW.--PuCk
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10

The Republicans of Wayne county
who held their county convention on
Monday, are to be congratulated upon
the unanmity with which they have
resolved to support the candidacy of
Senator Il. b. Hardenbergh for auditor
general. Senator Hardenbergh has
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10

1t appears from the tabular statement
Of the city assessment for 1897, which
we published yesterday. that the own
ers of buildings in the Ninth and Seven
teenth wards pay to the city nearly
one-fOurth of all taxes collected on
buildings. and yet much of the valuable
property i'm these wards is practically
without municipal protection from fire
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10

Comptroller Eckels denies that he in
tends to. resign. Being Democrat,
this was hardly necessary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10

The smaller the new capitol commits
sion the better, provided its member
ship be trustworthy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10

To insure publication in this paper
volunteered communications of a con-
troversial character MUST BE
SIGNED FOR PUBLICATION by the
writer's true name. TO this just rule
we cannot hereafter make exception.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10

Queen Lii has brought her grievances
to a very cold country. we fear.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10

1t is a well-known fact in pathology
that the imagination of patient, when
properly stimulated. is a better cure
than drugs. The very fact that the
business men of this country have con-
fidepcc in the new administration will
do much to Danish hard times.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10

1t has been said by a cynical student of
American municipalities that nothing l.
allowed to be done by a city that can
afford the slightest profit to private indi-
yiduals." / hope this asphalt repair plant
Will not come in under that head.
Yours. G. T., Chittenden.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-10

served them well in legislative positions
of trust, he Is well liked wherever
known and he would make first class
auditor general.
Elements of q long and useful life
permeate the literature of the Cam
brian. Since Y DryCh has had charge
of this periodical it improves with each
succeeding number, ana the March is
sue-its literature especially-is highly
instructive and particularly interesting
ana charming to those who believe in
Gwalia and its literature. New life has
been injected into its composition; Il
master spirit guides its course, and
great care is evinced in the preparation
of its reading matter. Success is bound
to follow such painstaking efforts. The
ancestors of Conner may well be proud
of their national monthly.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-20
THE INTEREST CONTINUES.

Everyone nearly seems to be interested
ii the handsome piano that G. d. B. Fisk
81 Co.. are to give away February l.,
1898, and while the number of candidates
continues to grow rapidly very few have
as yet manifested any great strength;
the total number of persons voted for is
now over two hundred and fifty, and
no one person has thus far over 81 votes,
but as the time goes on and these differ
ent candidates commence to duplicate on
their votes we predict there will be some
lively times on this lively firms corner.
From the values in good clothing dis
played in their windows we should
imagine this weather would make things
In their neighborhood pretty lively ire
spective Of the interest people take in the
piano. Free piano reoitals in their store
this afternoon to 4, and in the evening
T. 80 to g.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-20
WATER FRONT ITEMS.

Mccain Brothers of this city have been
awarded the contract for doingaathe steve
doriug on the Dominion. steamships this
winter.
The only fish arrival here yesterday
was the Moses B. Linscott. Fish are
vecy scarce and are commanding high
price.
The Vancouver is expectedsto arrive
here either tonight or Sunday. The
other steamships en- route for Portland
are also due to reach here by Sunday or
Monday.
E. Terrence. the agent of the Dominion
steamship company, together with quite
number of prominent officials, have
arrived in Portland from Montreal. The
clerks and checkers of the Grand Trunk
and steamship companies will probably
get here today sometime.
There were yesterday nearly million
bushels of grain in the new elevator and
over $40 car loads outside the elevator
waiting for the arrival of the English
steamers. A large amount Of freight is on
the way here from the west for transat-
lantic shipment.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-20
LIaoNlA LODGE ANNIVERSARY.
Fifty-Fourth Birthday of Organization
Celebrated Last Night.

Ligonia lodge, I. o. o. f., celebrated
its 54th anniversary last evening as It's
handsome headquarters in the new
Baxter block. About 800 ladies and gen.
tlemen were present and most ENJOY
able evening was passed by them. The
committee on entertainment was com
posed of W. H. Brown, W. S. Hovey,
Thomas Peters, E. j. Hamlin and W. r
Mcdonald.
The supper committee was composed OF
j. A. Martin, A. W. Smith, John H.
Walker, W. H. Bryant, Walter Foss VIM.
e. Carter, Daniel Brooks and N. h. he'd
lon.
witty and eloquent address in opening
the evenings programme of entertain
ment in which he referred to the long
and eventful history of Ligonia lodge
and dwelt upon some of the notable
members it had known and things which
it had accomplished. Then followed two
hours of pleasure for the large audience,
during which the following programme
was carried out:
Opening Remarks,
N. e. Redlon, Noble Grand
Overture, Howes Orchestra
Vocal Solo-Creole Love Song,
Prof. Victor Stefano
Mandolin Duet.
Miss Matte A. Colesworthy, Miss
Gertrude Murphy.
Reading, Mr.. Frank Mitchell
Vocal Solo, Miss Madeline Fl 9
Overture, Howe's Orchestra
Violin Solo, Mr.. j. V. Havener
Reading, Miss Annie Files
Vocal Solo, Miss Lizzie L. Hovey
Cornet Solo, Mr.. Tom B. Peters
Reading. Mr.. j. Douglass
Baritone Solo, Mr. Harry Files
Overture, Howe's Orchestra
At 10 O'Clock the line was formed and
to the inspiring strains of Howe's orches-
ira the ladies and gentlemen marched
into the banquet hall where the long
tables were magnificently decorated with
cut flowers, potted plants and silverware.
After the banquet Noble Grand N e.
Redlon called the assemblage to order
and introduced Deputy Grand Master AL
bro E. Chase, Rev. Thomas S. Samson
and Rev. Lewis Malvern, who made
bright speeches. Then followed long
list of other speakers and it was late
hour before the feast of eloquenoe and
wit came to an end and the jolly party
broke up.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-20
A VITAL QUESTION
Asked By Hundreds of Portland People
A Citizen Answered 1t.

Our citizensTwho have been entrapped
into reading an innocent looking piece
of newspaper composition that turned out
to be cleverly worded introduction to
some proprietary medicine advertisement
always stop the perusal OF 1t when they
discover the fraud, some with Impotence
and some mentally vowing they won't be
fooled again. Our readers who are hon
estly searching for remedy advertised
IN their local papers, drop onto one and
invariably the first question asked is, can
this be true?< This leads to q more i'm
portant one, why don't they publish local
testlmony instead of forever asking us to
are not sure even exists? Carefully read
the following and see if it does not I'LL
the bill:
MIR. Patrick Gromley, of No 112 Clark
St., says: II am pleased to make public
the fact that Doan's Kidney Pills are a
wonderful remedy for the kidneys. 1
will be only too:pleased to meet anyone per-
sonnlly and give them the minute particu-
lars. I got a box at Fl. Il. Hay & Son.
drug store at the junction of Free and
Middle Streets. At the time I was very
bad, Pain and Iameness extended across
the small of my back. So sore was 1 that
1 couldn't stoop over or lift the most
trivial article from the ground. I could
not turn in bed, and every time raised
my arm when at work the pain was ex-
circulating. Well, Doan's Kidney Pills
cured me. I can recommend them as a
sure and speedy remedy for kidney com
plant"
Deans Kidney Pills are sold for SO
cents per box, Foster Millburn Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the United
States. Sent by mail on receipt of price.
For sale by all dealers.
Remember the name DOAN'S and take
no substitute.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-20
WESTBROOk.

Tho pastor will preach tomorrow morn
ing at Warren church on ''The Tested
Word
Rev. L. A. Bean, pastor of the M. E..
church at Knightville, will supply the
pulpit of the M. E. church in this city
tomorrow morning, the pastor Rev. c. G..
Phelan being in Boston.
At the Congregational church Sunday
morning the sermon will be from the
words, "It is not the will of your Father
that one of thsse little ones should
perish. In the evening prayer meet
ing with the subject, Lesson from Life.
what did these lives stand for and accom-
plish? Pullman, Admiral Worden,
Justin Winsor, Henry George"
At the Berean Advent church Elder
John =. Clothey, pastor, preaching at 2
|p. M, subject, "The three woe trum-
pets.' Revival service at p. m.
Union Thanksgiving services will be
held at the Congregational church at ten
O'Clock a. m. The address will be by
Rey. S. n. Adams and will deal with
some of the living issues of the day
Rev. q. T. Preble of Camden will
preach at the Baptist church tomorrow
afternoon at three o'olock.
Miss Ina Allen, teacher in the G. grade
of the Forest street grammar school is
sick with the measles and Miss Blanche
Porter is supplying her place.
Gerald Watson has resigned as clerk
with Lyman Guptill and has secured a
situation with firm in Somerville, Mass.
The Cleaves Rifles will have a shoot at
oil xlye1rx ixyi- dow for,
medal.
The Westbrook High school eleven will
go to Sanford today to play football with
the High school team of that place.
The Westbrook High school team Of '96
will organize and play the High school
team of '97 Thanksgiving. day at Warren
park.
Iona chapter, 0. z. s.. of Portland
and Mizpah chapter. Westbrook, will be
the guests of Beulah chapter next We'd
nesday evening.
At the regular meeting of Caianthe as
sembly this evening fine entertainment
will be given.
The entire plant of the S. d. Warren
Co.'s paper mills will shut down from six
O'Clock the morning Of the Goth, until six
O'Clock at night
Mr.. Frank Raymond has secured q
position on the electrics as conductor.
At the residence of Mr.. Strout on
Spring street, Thursday, November 18th.
Miss Ruth Miles. we'll known lady OF
Cum berland Mills was united In marriage
to MIR. Alexander Holmes, from Aroostook
county. Rev. VIM. g. Mann OF Warren
church, officiated. Mrs. Holmes has for a
number of years been in the employ OF
tho Warren Paper company. and has
many friends and acquaintance who
wish her happiness in her new home
Mr.. Holmes is a we'll to do farmer in
Aroostook county where the future home
OF the newly married couple will be.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-20
WOMEN'S COUNCIL.

This will be the programme for the af-
ternoon meeting of the Portland Women's
Council, to be held in Chestnut street
church on Monday. November 20 at 23o
o'clock.
Remarks by the President, Mrs Marga-
ret T. W. Merrill
Song-The Valley by the Sea,
Mrs. franklin G. Payson
Reports of Societies, Portland Fraterni-
ty. Bosworth Relief Corps ann
Temporary Home.
Piano Solo-La Nadde, Thane
Miss McGregor.
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
Samaritan Association, Chestnut
street Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society.
Song-Loch Lamond,
Mrs. franklin G. Payson
Present Era Club, Salvation Army Aid
Society Second Parish Ladies' Circle.
Piano Solo, Selected
Miss McGregor
Auxiliary Y. NJ. c. A., Equal Suffrage
Club, Home for Aged Women.
The public are cordially invited to at
tend.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-20
Gil A.. -. REDL.oN

who dared intrude upon his conjugal fe-
licities. Mr.. Higgins with his revolver,
and the boy with his shot gun, finally
despatched the deer. But The end of the
story is not yet. The deer was dressed,
and the proud hunters started to tow him
across the pond, Half way across the rope
broke and the deer sank TO the bottom Of
the lake. Now the pond is being dragged
for yenison. That deer weighed not an
ounce less than 800 pounds. This is
vouched for by man who saw his tracks
on the shore of Branch Pond three weeks
ago.
The post office fight in Bath has taken
on new aspect by the appearance in
the neid OF Capt. VIM. Rogers, who an
nounces that he desires the aid and sup
port OF the voters at the caucus to be held
December 2. Capt. Rogers is retired
sea captain, about rs years of age. He
was prominent candidate for the col
lectorship of tfis port, but failed to re-
ceive the appointment. 1t is rumored that
Col, Frank Hayden, who was so early
in the field and received large number
of signers to the petitions which he cir
culated. Is to withdraw from tho contest.
The Kennebec Worsted Mills corpora
tion has been organized in WateryilIe
with capital OF $50. 900, of which s2U. SEQ
has been paid in. Phillip H. Sohell OF
New York is president, and Thomas
Sampson of Waterville, is treasurer. This
new company is the same which has been
running the worsted mill at Fairfield.
The company is incorporated for the pur-
pose of manufacturing sheddy and
fabrics.
There has been during the last month
tremendous increase in the business
OF the money order and registry depart
ments of the Augusta post office. The
money orders paid during the past week
amounted to over 5000, and the present
week will show over $500. In the registry
department. one day this week $3.50 regis
tered letters Were received in through
registered pouch from Boston, it being
the largest quantity of registered letters
ever sent out by the Boston office to any
one office in one mail. This shows an in
crease during the last month of $40 Der
cent in the registry business and over 200
per cent in the money order business.
February 1. 1898, an expedition will
leave Lewiston for Alaska. In Seattle
the party will meet Joseph Lezotte, who
has been there some time and has made
E.all arrangements for the party to get an
early start into the Klondike region
The party will be under the direction of
Thomas Souci and Fred Chagnon, who
are now making all preparations to push
across the country and reach Seattle eas "
in the spring.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-20
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

On next Sunday there will be special
service at the First Baptist church both
In the morning and evening. In the
morning at 1920 will be observed Fam
lily Sunday . when it is the intention to,
as far as possible, get out every family
in the parish to the attendance of the
forenoon service. Parents are expected
to bring their children, and children to
bring their parents, who do not usually
attend, and all to sit together as ..fam-
lily" In the evening the Sunday school
will observe its annual Thanksgiving
concert On this occasion the school is ac-
customed to bring contributions of mon
ey, clothes and food to be distributed to
the needy. This occasion has become
one of the fixtures of the school and much
good is accomplished by 1t.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-20
THE COLORED DRIVERS OF THE
MAIL CARTS.

The colored men who have been driving
the mail carts in this city, it is said, will
be heard in the courts. The six men
claim that they have been deprived Of
their pay, are very anxious to get it, and
have retained Strout & Gage to proceed
against W. Fl. Mcclure, the contractor.
A writ has been served upon Mr. Nc
CURE, and the bill is returnable at the
December term of the Superior Court.
Mr.. Mcclure has retained Seiders C
Chase to defend him.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-20
PILGRIM FATHERS.

The members of Portland Colony, No
81, Pilgrim Fathers, held their first meet
ing last evening in their new quarters
in Orient hall, in the old Odd Fellows
block. The meeting was largely attend
ed and much interest manifested in the
work. A rallying committee of three
members was appointed to secure the
largest attendance possible for the first
meeting In December when it is proposed
to have an informal entertainment for
the benefit of the colony and inyit.
ed guests.