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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15
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OF CdsUaI Mention

David Pritchard, who was recently ap-
pointed oil inspector by Judge Edwards, is
one of the most genial of men, and he Is
also capital story-teller. He has
choice selection of yarns" with which
he is wont to regale his friends Mr.
Pritchard'S s success on the road as a COM
mercal traveller has no doubt been due
not little to that gift which enables him
to throw a ray of sunshine now and then
on the most prosaic business matters.
There are not a few people who have
asked Mr.. Prtchard since his appointment
as to the nature of the duties that de-
volve upon an oil inspector. They knew
that the county has had such an officer
for some time, but whether he was paid
for doing anything besides drawing his
salary was something they did not know.
For the benefit of these it might be well
to state right here that the office of oil
inspector is no sinecure. He is charged
with the inspection of every barrel of
oil put up in the county and must certify
that in quality it corresponds to the re-
qurements of the law.
At the feast of crow" eaten at WILL
Transport the other night by Walter
Shooter in payment of an election wager
made during the Crow-Ashbridge shirley
atty contest, II. j. MaillouX, of this city,
the winner, read the following letter from
Sheriff Crow: II regret very much that
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pe altthueu pE ~ MANY oNe pr' -. ra o
"S onis p'le, III an q1r', ~ t,,.D ,lras,
ent at the dish prepared for Mr.. Shooter,
"hlCh noPe lo' l''9 ~ " a. a. De "' H.,
ltnuei, ~ nt' NJ ~ g boatar r,ii rot bove to
ever ' ~ uSt 'rr, orIaa, or indnrae
pass tn'o - ISH o. ii,o,,aI. a,,oin onG
| III suclI q Io"t Itoup i. 80. ~ ono
Cols la't 0u ,tiIor o' ,.a,ns+ ,s ,lrc-
for Wnoh TINS particular iep"S' !" PIC
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Mayor BAILEY mas itir'. i',n e. ottanG
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15
WHAT NOT TO DO.
From the Troy Times.

From the Troy Times.
Making of the civil service a Procrus-
team bed, with loppings or pullings to an
academic standard, Us not the method
of common sense, and forcing a response
BILE officer to use men who are not fitted
to the special needs for which they are
required is like putting the rigid armor of
Saul upon the limbs of David.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15
ONE or THE FINEST.

From the Tunkhannock New Age.
one of the finest ANIMALS that has
reached our desk is the Political Hand
book issued from the Scranton Tribune
office. 1t is handsomely gotten up and
is filled with a wealth OF Information
that is valuable to everybody. Its COM
pilat!on Is suggestive of the enterprise
that characteriZes The Tribune force.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15

If, as its opponents say, the Anglo
American arbitration treaty is prac-
tically worthless, its ratification can
do no positive harm and may do much
educational good: so that even on their
own ground those who oppose it are
routed, AS for the statement that the
treaty will be rejected because our
senators dislike Mr.. Olncy, we decline
to believe that the senate of the United
states will proceed to a consideration
of measure of this magnitude in n
spirit of subordnation to small per-
sOnal jealousy and spite.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15

viii be found on the side OF peace with
iueticc, which Is higher ana better thing
than peace with honor 1t Us TO the
testing credit of the United states that
We were willing az this point to accept
the decision cf the tribunal az anal In all
cases and on all subjects. Lord Salisbury
was not but in the end, we believe, In
some future treaty, England will.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15

be reached which, without detriment
to American interests, viii also benefit
Canada, so much the better. But when
we recall that so long as Canada re-
mains a dependency of Great Britain,
she cannot receive from this country
special tariff favors unless they are cX-
tended at the same time to the United
Kingdom, the probability that such
basis of agreement can be reached be-
event the interests of our northern
farmers ana lumbermen must not be
sacrificed in the new tariff law as they
were in the Wilson bill on this point
Canada need construct no false eXpec-
tations, for it is as good as settled in
advance
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15

1t is reported that Major Mckinley Is
not framing any policy with reference
to Cuba in advance of his inauguration
He evidently believes that sufficient
unto the day are the perpleXities there
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15
POLITICAL BREVl1lES.

The prcsidont-elcct evidently has cor
rect appreciation of Charles Emory
Smith. 1t was he who considered Mr..
Smith in connection with the new caDi-
net without suggestion from any source.
If he doesn't invite MIR. Smith to enter his
cabinet it Is probable that he viii hnd
another place Of public usefulness for
him inasmuch as he seems determined TO
draft Mr. Smith into service.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15

er committed by authorized hangmen
or by vigllautee. The only sure anti
dotc TO crime Is 10 work for the curb
ins of criminal impulses and this work
win need to be kept up from the cradle
to the grave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15

In the light of subsequent disclo-
sures, it was the spectators at the
Seoley dinner rather than the perform
ers who made the biggest exhibition Of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15

I'he story that Russia doesn't want
England and the United States to join
hands in a peace treaty may be true:
but It is hardly to be credited that
Russian diplomacy will venture to in
terpose. 1t certainly knows better.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15

We wonder how much money it is
costing Senior Dupuy de Lone at Wash
ington to stihe American sympathy for
Cuba
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15

The Carbondale Leader appears to
suffer from the hallucnation that the
city of Scranton is aching to force
down the threats of the taxpayers OF
the county a bill for a soldiers and
sailors monument to be erected here.
our contemporary in this view is ut
terly mistaken. But If the grateful cit
liens Of Lackawanna decide to honor
the memory of their fallen heroes with
a commemorative shaft, we submit in a
all Kindness that Scranton court house
square is the natural place for it. The
Leader, by the way, appears to be
alone in the belief that the fallen SOL
diers and sailors of this section are
not worth remembering.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15

The Gpslcgists for Spain in this Coun
try are now with unanimity ana Vigor
jumping upon Senator-elsct Money be-
cause of his publications concerning
the progress OF the Cuban rebellion.
They say that when he visited Cuba
a short time ago he did not announce
that he was going to write for the
newspapers and that therefore he has
broken faith. 1t Strikes us that this Is
a side issue. He made personal In
vestigatiOn of the Cuban situation with
the avowed intent of communicating
his information to the American pco-
ple the medium chosen by him for
such communication is immaterial In
comparison with the question. Does
he tell the truth? Up to date the
apologlsts for Spain have not i'm
peached "A single one of his essential
statements.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15

Attorney General Mccormick is report
ed to have cast his lot with the antt-Quly
forces. But Governor Hastings is appar-
entity neutral; at all events, he Is reported
to have accepted an invitation to accom-
pany Senator Quay and party to san
Luce, Fla, after the senatorial election
on the 18th
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15

Before Congressman-cleCt Connell re-
turns from his New York trip 1t is prob
able that he will visit Washington ana
select quarters for use during the Fifty
fifth congress.
x-Congressman James S. Beacon, of
Westmoreland, is forging to the front as
q candidate for state treasurer to succeed
Haywood.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15

state Senator William II. Andrews
wants to be state chairman in place of
Hon John p. Elkn, but it is extremely
doubtful If his aspiration will be graft
fed Mr. Elkin Is thoroughly entitled to
recollection If he wants one, and we
predict that he will get it, hands down.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-15

Senator Penrose has announced his dc
termination of pushing to conclusio
the case against the ftinerant evange.
lists who lately undertook to poison tn
clergy of the state against him.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
n Pretty Home Wedding.

A pretty home wedding was celebrat-
cd ~ the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
G. Basseti. Blackfoot, Monday evening,
February I'D, 1891, the contracting
parties being Miss Annie, eldest daugh.
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bassett, and Mr..
William Bartlett Hurd of Salt Lake
City. Rev. J. II. Yost, OF the NJ. Z
Church, officia,cd. No cards were
issued and only the family and immed.
late relatives were present
The bride wore charming dress Of
white silk, beautifully trimmed with
rhine stone, pearls and orange bios
SONS, and the groom, the conventional
black suit for such occasions.
Mr.. Hurd Is an electrician In the en-
ploy Of the Inter Mountain Electric Co.
Of salt Lake City, and by steady habit'
and attention 10 business, has the full
est confidence Of his employers.
The young couple left wednesds,
morning for Salt Lake City. where the,
viii be q, home, No. 2is, Third South
East, after the 18th Of March. The
bride IL well known 10 every citizen o
Blaekfoot and carries with her the bes
wishes Of all for long, happy and pros
porous married life.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
Laxr Joe on Rabbit Drires.

Lazy Joe was standing at Curtis
corner Thursday morning, with a far-
away look as II undecided whether 70
call upor Beanc's Chinaman for cold
mucamuc or McTucker's butcher Tor
raw beef liver.
THE NEWS devil came along and gave
him the Irishman's salutaiion Of: "The
top Of the morning 10 your honor, Joe, "
and then asked him what were the
color and previous condition Of the re.
Elections which the wheels In his
Uranium were turning out that morning
Joe shook his head and said "You
20 on: me no savvy your talk. Bimeby
you make paper heap tell lie, oil the
time tell lie."
"No, no, Joe, but I'll tell you: III
give you q nickel for your thoughts, OF
for a short, crisp and tender vegetable
production In the way OF an extempor
aneous speech on the Idaho legislature
the tariff, Lodges immigration bill
the Cuban question or rabbit drives.
"Me talk'm rabbit drive, you say!'
asked Joe.
"Yes," said tho devil, I'll give you
nickel for a brief, briny, bright an'
brittle ofi.hand speech on rabbit drives
Fire loose and cut her short" And q
the sight OF the nickel Joe frightened
up and said:
"In language o, Sammy Tildcn.
Me say, oh man alive
II you want'r have neld o run
| 60 on rabbit drive.
| Me seem run. mo seem Jump.
Nc hit IN, oh man alive
II there's any happy hunting ground
It's ia the rabbit drive.
Thcn sink or swim. me dunno
Ne perish or survive.
Give mo iIbcrty or death
On the feld o. the rabbit drive"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
PATRIOTIC ENTERTAINMENT.
The Church Too Small to Accom-
nodafc Ali Who Came.
written for THE NKws.l

The Patriotic Entertainment, given
under the auspices OF the Epworth
League at the M. Z. church on Mon
day evening, proved to be very en-
joyable affair to the large audience
that assembled at an early hour, antic-
ipating what was actually realized that
the church was much too small TO ac-
commodate all who sought admission,
and many not being able to gain en-
trance were turned away.
Promptly at 1880 the asylum orches-
ira delighted the audience with brill
liant overture, which was followed by
our national hymn America" rem
dered by the choir and orchestra.
The biographical sketch OF Wash.
ington by Miss Lillian Warner vividly
portrayed the glimpses of early child
hood and home life, the youth of sew
enteen, a surveyor in the dark forests
of the Fairfax estate, then touching
upon the well known incidents of mis-
career till the colonial armies, under
his leadership, were victorious. Twice
had he been chosen President of tn,
new government he had established
and now in the evening Of life he re
turns to his rural home, a country gen
tleman, the most honored and reveret
man of his age--the climax OF human
greatness.
An interesting biographical sketcl
OF Martha Washington was read b,
Mrs. Nellie Stone. The "Red, White
and Blue" and "Columbia, the Gen
Of the Ocean," were particularly wei
rendered by orchestra and choir.
"washington Day" and "The Wash
ipgton Monument" were recitations b,
pupils OF the public school.
| A biographical sketch OF Mary Wash
ington, read by Miss Clara Houck
portrayed character so sublime tina
we cease TO wonder at the noble heroi
life OF her son, who is revered us tn
"Fathcr Of His Country"
Col. ]. w. Jones, in an eloquent &C
dress on Mt. Vernon, graphically an
touchingly pictured the romantic @
: tates and noble life Of the old domii
ion and the Virginia OF to-day with I
historical persons and places. But M
Vernon and Washington are not onl
reyered by virginians and American
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27

all, but by the people of every country.
The turbid waters OF the Potomac rush
on through the National capital and
sparkle on the banks at Mt. Vernon,
and then the loud murmurs are heard
no more as they glide down to meet the
ocean tides in Hampton Roads, that
haven of safety and rest. The speaker
concluded by stating that, while the
boys Of the audience might not lead
armies, or found mighty nation, they
may initiate Washington by practicin2
industry, truthfulness and by honor.
ing parents as Washington, the victo-
rious conqueror of armies honored his
aged mother.
The asylum orchestra skillfully rem
dered several pieces of delightful music
and indeed it is conceded by all thai
the brilliant success of this entertain
ment was, in a large measure, due Il
the kind interest and assistance of DIR
l. II. Moore, and special thanks ar,
due him and the asylum orchestra.
AT the close of the program light re
freshments were served, and the por
trait gallery containing sixty-four por
traits of prominent persons excite,
much interest and was thronged dur
ing the entire evening by young pee
pie eager to recognize the faces of illus
trious men.
On examining the lists submitted {
the committee, many amusing mistake
were noticed, but the object lesso
is a good one, and it is safe to pre-
dict that the young people of this con
immunity will hereafter more closely oil
serve the portraits of renowned me
land women. A. c. 7.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
Closed His Doors.

I'd Readicker closed his saloon doors
wednesday night, and gave Fred
keisel, OF Ogden, a bill of sale for It's
contents To cover an unpaid indebted
ness. Finding himself unable TO make
collections OF moneys due him, he was
forced TO this course in order to protect
Mr. Klesel.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27

Good Brooms at Holbrook's for 25c.
Bishop Inglestrom, was down from
Basalt, Friday.
Ask your grocer for Perfect baking
powder, 16 ounces for 35c. one-third
more than you get of any other reliable
baking powder for 40 or 45 cents.
Our motto. "Quick sales and small
profits G. II. Holbrook.
What cash will do at w. A. Bulls
store, l6 lbs. sugar, sl.0o, 80 lbs. oat
meal Sl.00, Arbuckles coffee zoe. Id
three cans net pack Utah tomatoes fol
25 cents. All other goods as low as th,
lowest in town.
Goods delivered promptly at Grove
City Grocery.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
s,eeiar Rates From BIackfoot

For Inauguration President Mckinley
Round trip from Blackfoot, sol.4o' sell
inc dates Feb. 2eth. Final limit return
Ing March 18th.
For the Corbett- Fitssimmons conses'
4, Carson City, New Round trip rate
1ron Blacl,foot, sl5. 10. March l4th and
,5,b. limited to 20 days. No stop over
a,lowed ON tickets sold at above rates.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
OT BINGHAM COUNTY, IDAHO SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27 1897
NeB Deal at Ross Forh.

Agent Teter, Of the Fort Hall Indian
reservation, has been removed and First
Lieutenant Francis c. Irwin, second
cavalry, has been appointed his sue
cessor, Clerk McBeth went East Thurs
day night with baggage which indicates
his farewell TO Idaho, the Indians and
the reservation.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
swee. Cider at G. H. Holbrook's.

Perfect baking powder gives satisfac-
.ion. il guaranteed pure and Us strong
as the bost.
Oranges, Bananas, Lemons ana Ap-
nlns at q. IL. Holbrook's.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
Trial Jurors March Term of Court

A. L. Clark, lie. Smith,
Parsley Davis, Jno. S. Watson,
George Clifford, John d. Evans, Sr.,
Dan Raymond, John II. Berg,
saml Lloyd, j. Hutchinson,
:. d. Bush, w. A. Sample,
John Hutchinson, o. F. Smith,
John J. Ritchie, John c. Rushton,
u. w. Mingns, John j. blanchard,
Henry Sermons, Benjamin Jones.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27

together exceed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
HOLLANDS WILLFUL QUEEN.
Her Mother Finds She Is Rather More
than She Can Manage.
New York World


Queen Emma, Regent of the Netherlands,
who since the death of her husband, has
been governing the Dutch and endeavoring
to rule her daughter, Queen Wilhelmine,
has evidently come to the conclusion that
the latter portion OF her task is too much
for her.
She can manage the worthy Hollanders
all right, but she cannot manage her
daughter. a headStrong. passionate and
willfu girl. defects which the latter in
herited from her father and grandfather,
and which are, as in their cases, redeemed
by a generous and warm-hearted tempera-
ment. For at the suggestion of the Regent
the young sovereign, who attains. her ma
jority III August of next year, has been
provided with a newly constituted Council
of Guardianship, which is to assist her
mother in controlling her actions during
the fifteen months which have still to run
before she becomes constitutionally indie
pendent.
berS of whom no less than three are Ro-
man Catholics, astonishing state of af-
fairs when one recalls the prominent part
which the royal house or orange, as Well
as the Dutch, took in champiOnng the
cause of the reformation three hundred
years ago.
difficult age. She is too old TO be subjected
any longer to the discipline of governesses,
all of whom have been sent about their
business; and on the other hand she can
not be said to have attained as yet the age
of discretion and this, added to her inn
pulsive temperament is continually getting
her into trouble. all the more as. she has
commenced to resent being treated any
longer by her mother as Il child.
This was only to be expected for when
ever she appears anywhere in public-and
during the past six months she has taken
part in a good many state functions-she
invariably takes the pas of her mother
and il is to her rather than to the latter
that all homage is addressed.
This is enough to turn the head of any
girl, especially one who has been until a
year ago So sensibly reared and kept in the
background 10 prevent her being spoiled.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
Confidence and Courage Needed.

Chicago Post.
THE next subject to be assigned is The
Servant Girl Problem, " said the chairman
of the committee on arrangements of the
Woman's Debating Club. Il think we
should endeavor to have this discussed bv
some one who is capable of solving it. if il
can be solved, of giving some good adj
vice that will be of service to womankind Z"
Two or three called out the name of a
famous housekeeper.
No" said the chairman; II don't think
she would do. She wouldn't have sufficient
confidence in herself. She has been keeping
house and dealing with servant girls for
twenty years, and consequently she would
not do at all She freely confesses that the
subject is beyond her. What we need is
some one who feels that she is capable of
graphing with all the details of the subject
and who will not be hampered by doubts"
who would you suggest?" asked one Of
the members.
oh anyone of the younger members who
never has had a house of ner own
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
FELICIA MAKES A CALL.
She Sees Something New and Has an
Advanced Idea.
New York Times.

New York Times.
oh, mamma" said Felicia, sit is such
deari Not one of the girls has one. oh,
/ should like one so much-please, please,
mamma, dear"
There had been a swish and a flutter like
a dancing spring breeze, a breath of fresh,
outdoor air, mingled with the fragrance of
violets, and in the place of one of the most
mystical passages of Browning there was
But a poem must have many rare quail
ties to enter into competition with Felicia
face, with the big hat tilted just little
to one side and that appealing look in her
eyes.
Felicia was on her knees. too, and her
hands were claspcd in mammals lap
You will never guess where I've been,
she went on, breathlessly, Il went with
madam. 1t was at the top of the big build
ing, and just because it was holiday we
had to walk.
But such a dear place when we reached
1T. You could see way out on the water,
and such lovely pictures. And, mamma,
such g sweet woman, an artist, friend of
madams and such a dear, funny, big
apron, all covered with paint
And we had tea, mamma, from little old
French cups, that belonged to the mar
quise--no. the comtesse-no, don't remem-
Der, but to some one connected with made
moiselle's family, and she had brought
them from Paris And it was there that
L saw il.
ut was in a lovely little purse-made-
moiselle brought that from Paris, too-the
sweetest little purse, mamma, of the soft
est leather with just the finest, finest little
bit of silver-and when she opened the
purse 1 saw it. and oh, mamma, L would
like one so much.
"Of course, it would not make any diff
ference, and I couldn't really use it, for
John is always at the door, and then l am
with you or papa.
And 1 don't think it would cost much,
not so very, very much though you do
have to have it made to order, and from
wax mamma, from impression-isn't it
funny?
And mamma mademoiselle has to open
haV~E IsCl1n
all alone And it's the dearest little key.
She calls il a-a--latchkey.