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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
CORPORATION PROFITS.


r,ro ro1uotio,, Of tho po,avare and Hud-
sor canal connanv,s dividend. from 7 per
.,ont ,,a,, ,,,,,,,,, 90 : nor cont nar annutn
a,,i 80 oo,,san,,ont baovv fnlI in the mar
l,ot nrice Of lie stock amplv Justify the
,,a,,,ion llis,lia,,a5 ~, those yb6 are asked
to inynst tbair ,,ono, in this class of en-
tornrises whether for income or on specu-
iotinn 1,ba rnint Interpreting to the pllb-
iic is thnt the cornanv's business is a
nrecar;ous ono and that. therefore, its
stoclx cannot he relied unon to paw uni
forp, dividends More than this. the mod
crate amount of its earnings for a long
series of vsars ar,nlv refltes the charges
n,aSe agoinet IL and IT'S fellow coal miners,
of heing greedy and extortionate. For the
loet tventv years II has never paid over
ner cent a year in many years 1t has
naid nc n is nov having less and in some
voors II has Maid nothing at all The
sa me thing NAV he said. substantially, of
rho other great mining manufacturing,
financial and railroad corporations, which
have latcIv been the objects of SO much
attack bv demapopues. 1t. at times, their
urotits have been large. they have never
heen excessive and on the average they
have been very small
tilt
The connlaint is very generally current
that the revival of business which has
been anxiouslv awaited ever since the
crash of 1893, and which was confidently
expected to follow the defeat of the sill
verites at the presidential election last
November, still postpones is coming.
BY some the blame is laid upon the cur
rency, by others upon the uncertainty OF
future tariff legislation, and by others
upon the threats of action by congress
| leading to foreign war. All these things,
as well as the continued agitation for free
silver coinage, undoubtedly have more or
| less of the evil tendency ascribed to them,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
ears is indicated below:

Two causes are assigned for the large
outward movement of merchandise dur
ing 1896. One is the great scarcity of
foreign breadstuffs, amounting in India
and parts of Australasia to actual fam
inc. This, coupled with the fullness of
most American crops, was undoubtedly
the most potent factor as would appear
reasonable on the face of things. The
second cause is the restored confidence
of Europeans after the November cleo
tions in the stability of their American
investments, which has already re-
opened former avenues of foreign trade
This appears more closely from the De-
cember trade statement which shows
an excess of exports over imports of
$59275,000 against AN average during
eight prior Decembers of only about
$30000,0 900. The months of October, No
vember and December 1896, contributed
the years excess of exports. 1t was not
until last October that the triumph of
Protection and sound money became
generally foreseen.
The foregoing figures show that it is
within the power of the United States
to make rapid strides forward in inter-
national commerce provided the agita-
tors will give business a chance.
Senator" Hanna sounds well. Han
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
SOMETHING OF A FIGHTER.

From the WilkesBarre Record.
Congressman-elect William Connell, OF
Lackawanna, is looming up as a candi-
date for governor If he should conclude
to make the run, other asprants might as
well grid themselves up for the fray
When William Connell goes into fight he
goes in to win, and he seldom fails.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
Our Foreign Trade in 1890.

The returns of the foreign commerce
Of the United States for the calendar
year 1896 make an interesting study.
They show an excess of exports over
imports of merchandise amounting to
1925 49,, 1884, which is the largest years
excess in our history, being approached
only by the excess of 1878, which was
1906, ,279, 500 The record of the past 10
years is indicated below:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

In the last issue of the Sunday News
Colonel f. j. Fitzsimmons announces
his assumption of complete control and
pledges distinct improvement, including
an assurance that "indelicate para
graphs, sensational headlines and un-
warranted and damaging personal al
lusions will not characterize it in the
future" Colonel Fitzsimmons' word
will be accepted and the fraternity will
wish for him and for the News under
his proprietorship the success that his
brilliant gifts so well merit
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

uE q ndHs
A child born on this day will notice that
the word 'patroness" is beginning to be
regarded with the aversion that is ac-
corded the title professor
In imploring the Democrats to ''Get TO-
gether," the Free Press evidently means
mischief The local Democrats are more
peaceful any time when separated.
The recent elevation of Tom Platt is an
other instance of the office seeking the
man with the persistence of bill col
lector.
The wise reporter seldom squeals an
acknowledgement when "scooped' by
rivals.
X-rays often reveal many things not on
the programme.
Breakfast Chat.
He-Why does Sarah's beau at night
resemble an uD-to-date song?
She-I give it up. Explain.
He-Because he's the latest thing out.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

criminal responsibility for writers when
they are the guilty parties, but 1t should
not C%cusc either editor or publisher when
they either suggested, had knowledge or
im any other way could be held Responsible
a. aiding the wropEtu, publication. All
Hewspaper writer's should be brought TO
direct responsibility jor any abuse of
their high and responsible trust.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

The Marquette club, of Chicago, will
celebrate Lincoln Day CF'eb. 12) with
banquet TO which Governors Tanner
of Illinois, Black of New York Hast
ings of Pennsylvania, Bushnell of
Ohio, Lowndes of Maryland, Drake of
Iowa, Bradley of Kentucky, Atkinson
of West Virginia, Pingree of Michigan,
SChofield of Wisconsin, Clough of Min
nesota Mount of Indiana, Briggs of
North Dakota, Richards of Wyoming
Cooke of New Hampshire, Lord of Ore
gon, Lippitt of Rhode Island, Grant
of Vermont, and Griggs of New Jersey,
have been invited. 1t is doubtful if
the remark that passed between the
governors of the Carolinas will be ger
name to this occasion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
The Judge and the Sheriff.

The language of President Judge
Archibald in court Saturday in charac-
terizing an alleged abuse of process in
the seizure by the sheriff on attach
ment of the goods and chattels. lands
and tenements. rights and credits. and
all books letters and papers of the
Phoenix Contract company was so Sc
we're as to occasion general remark. A
reading of the courts opinion in the
premises, without other light, would
seemingly throw the whole blame upon
the sheriff. But as a matter of fact
and record, the sheriff simply executed
the writ as it reached him bearing the
seal and authority of the court itself.
So far. then, from being personally in
blame, it is clear that Sheriff Clemons
would have become subject to penalty
had he declined to act upon the writ in
question.
Whether it is Just for the judge of
court to administer public censure to a
subordinate officer of the court Tor
obeyng a duly certified order of that
court, failure in which duty would
carry with it liability to summary pun
ishment, is now for the public to de-
eide. We believe this is the first time
that the bench of Lackawanna county
has been moved to deliver such an
opinion under such circumstances. If
in response to the judicial invitation
to the defendants in that attachment
to sue the sheriff for damages. acton
should be brought in the Lackawanna
courts. would the president judge be in
position to sit upon the trial with
entire fairness to all concerned?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
B A II GA 0 M S

Odds and Ends, we find
while taking stock, are being
sold at greatly reduced prices
to make room for new spring
goods.
Have some good Dinner
Sets we are closing out very
low. $500 Sets, with a few
pieces short, now $1,000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

Senator Shermans denial of the
Pittsburg interview was not unexpect-
ed. He is undoubtedly for peace, as all
sensible men are. but his sympathies
are with Cuba and as secretary Of
state it is hardly to be expected that
he will follow the Cleveland example of
giving Cuba the small end of every
1po1
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
STUMBLING ALONG.

From the Tlmes-HeFaIu,
This nation has been Willie Astor-
less now for two weeks, and, looking the
whole field over, we are inclined to be-
lleve that the country will pull through,
after all
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
uONORED BY SILENCE.

From the Times s-Herald.
A correspondent wants to know how
the Princess de Chimays name should be
pronounced. 1t should not be pronounced.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

The Philadelphia Ledger is disconso-
late because "in the highest councils of
the government this great, wealthy and
important commonwealth is to have
mind. If it were the poorest, least
populous, most insignificant of all the
states, its position in respect to the ma
tional administration during the next
four years could be no worse than it is
certain to be-" But is it not possible
that the Ledger gives way to grief pre-
maturely?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

on April "a the people of Canada will
vote on the question whether they want
prohibition or not. Already the friends
of prohibition are arranging for a Wig
orous campaign of popular education
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

If the men who complain that Wilkes
Barre's charitable institutions are
sighted at Harrisburg Were half smart,
they would address petition of relief
to Hon. John Wanamaker.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

In ten years the United States has
lost $240,0O0,OO00 on the transportation
of its second-class mail matter. 1t is
time the postage classification were re-
Nienl
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

Mr.. Platt, according to the Rochester
Post Express, lis lacking in all the at
tributes of great senator. He has cap
acity for politics and for business; but
he has no capacity for public speaking"
Is oratory. then, the chief qualification
for successful public service?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
GOLDSMITH'S o BAZAAR.
But Three Days More
ANNUAL CLEARING SALE
Monday,
! uesday and
"Wednesday.

Judging from the rush that have had and the large
quantities goods that have sold nearly everybody in the
valley has taken advantage of the low prices that have
vailed nearly all of which be discontinued the temn-
alton of this sale Therefore, for the benefit of those who have
put in their appearance yet mention these facts
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

The school board of the borough of
Homestead, this state is preparing to
introduce in it's schools an interest
ing eXperiment.P Pupils are to be urged
by the teacher to save their pennies
and once a week a collection of them is
to be made. The pupil is to be supplied
with a card upon which the teacher will
credit each amount as it shall be re-
ceiVed. This money will then be placed
in the hands of the principal of the
schools, who will keep it until the pupil
shall have accumulated So to his credit
Then the money is to be entered as a
savings account in a bank in the pupils
name.
This is substantially the system now
in vogue in the model schools of Brook
line, Mass. Before deciding to recon-
mend its reproduction in Homestead
the Superintendent of the Homestead
schools, Professor Kendall, made per-
sonal study of its workings. He says:
There are 1900 pupils in the Brook
line schools, and their savings last year
amounted to $4,000. In the Springfield
schools the system is much the same,
with the exception that stamps are
given to the pupils, denoting the
amount of their deposit, which are
pasted on their cards. When they have
81 saved, it is placed in bank, on inter
est. 1t is really surprising how eager
the pupils are to save their money, af-
ter they once get started, and the pen
MES that they receive, instead Of being
spent for candy, go to their fund. 1t
is one Of the practical lessons of indus
try and thrift, and a pupil who at
tends school, say for ten years, will
have a nice bank account, with the in
terest and compound interest, when he
leaves, even though only a few pen
MES are saved every week."
There is in many quarters a decided
and not altogether unfounded repug-
nance to what may be called ginger
bread experiments in primary educa-
ton. 1t is often true that the intro
duction of theoretically attractive nov
elites in the school room is accom-
plished at the expense of studies far
more essential to the pupils welfare.
But we cannot bring ourselves to be-
lieve that this savings project is open
to this objection. 1t seems to be as
eminently practical as it appears in
| theory to be salutary. The schools
need to broaden the characters as well
as the intellects of their pupils. Learn
| ing is of little worth unless balanced
by morality, economy and frugality,
WI.
pupils in our public schools the homely
| virtues which lie at the base of national
not less than individual success de-
serves from all thoughtful citizens the
| utmost encouragement.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

Among the ratuations received
by SenatOr-elect Platt, of New York,
we don't see any by Hon. John Sher-
man. And yet since Mr.. Sherman
could forgive General Alger, even
Brother Platt may hope.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

Whenever a candidate in Illinois
doesn't suit Mr.. Kohlsaat of Chicago,
the latter declares in bold face type
that mo friend of Mckinley can vote
for him." This trick may work once or
twice, but it is liable sooner or later
to pail on Sucker state Republcanism
which is accustomed to do it's own
thinking in it's own way
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
BYRON WRITING

That ''sheol' was paved with good
intentions, probably realized the truth
of the assertion. Don't let your good
resolution to buy only the best Blank
Books, Office Supplies, Type
Writing Supplies, ETC., at our store
be a paving stone. We keep the best
in variety and quality. Vie also make
a speciality of Draughting Supplies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

The South Carolina dispensary law
has run afoul of the Original pack
age" law and the original package law
has emerged the victor. The United
States Supreme court holds that the
thirsty South Carolinan may import as
much liquor from another state as he
chooses, so long as the liquor consti-
tutes an original package. This rul-
ing will greatly stimulate the jug
trade.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

a Philadelphia contemporary las
prepared a complete list of presidential
postoffices in Pennsylvania, with dates
of the termination of the commissions
of the present Democratic incumbents.
The unfortunate thing about this list is
that the dates of expiration are nearly
all two years or more remote.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

and some Of the leading Prohibition
lists of the United States will partic!-
though, If the plebiscite will result in
prohibitions favor. Canadians as Il
rule appear to have a suspicion that
prohibition would not prohibit.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19

Senator" Hanna sounds well. Han
ma has earned 1t.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Aiacchus
The Tribune Astrologer.
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strolabe cast: S3l a. M, for Tuesday
Jan. 10, 1897
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-18
TOMATO CATSUP.

One peck OF fine tomatoes, one large
onion, two tablespoonfuls Of salt. one
half pint Of vinegar, two small red pep
pers, ome tablespoonful OF whole cloves
and two tablespoonfuls of broken stick
cinnamon. Wash and wipe the toma-
toes. cut up and cook till scarcely soft
enough 40 strain, then add the onion,
peppers, salt and spices. Simmer till The
fruit is very soft and put all through
strainer that will retain the seeds: then
put the pulp into bag OF heavy mus
lin and drain. When well drained re-
turn the tomato pulp to the kettle. add
tho vinegar. heat To the boiling point
and put into bottles Immediately and
seal. This insures a heavy catsup OF
fine flavor and OF bright red color.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-18
TOMATOES CANNED.

Wash, peel and cut the tomatoes into
pieces. Cook in a porcelain kettle for
thirty minutes. Put them boiling hot
into the jars and fasten the covers on
at once. To can them whole. select small
round tomatoes and pack them into
Jars without peeiing. Fill with ccId wa
ter and add a tile salt TO each Jar.
Cook thirty minutes in a washboiler.
Put the Jars in about two inches apart
and let the water boil around them. The
jars muat he filed up very full before
fastening on the covers. DO not boil
over thirty minutes and allow them TO
boil evenly and net too briskly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-18
The new ENGLAND R. R. CO
Passenger Train Service. Week Days,
Corrected to Oct. II, 1897.
Trains leave PROVIDENCE as follows:
For BOSTON-B:2a II 30 a. ~. RETURN,

Trains leave PROVIDENCE as folIows;
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1908, 4.9O, 5:35. 6 30, s:l5. - 40 p. m.
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ARCT G AND OU!DNICK-s:io a. m. 1906,
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PASCOAtf AND INTERMEDIATES STATIONS
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Trains leave and arrive Boston, Old Colony
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II Knecland street.
Saturdays only. 4. Stops on notice.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-18
OEINCE IEIIY

To make ounce jelly. cover the skins
and bits with the water in which the
ounces were cooked. adding sufficient
cold water To cover them. Bring to a
boil and simmer half an hour. Pour in
To a jelly bag and strain over night
No squeezing. To each pint of liquor
add one pound Of sugar. Boil for ten
minutes and begin 10 test. At the first
appearance of jelly remove from the fire
and pour into the hct tumblers. Cover
with paraffne, after the jelly has cooled
for twenty-four hours.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-18
MINT SAIfCE

Wash, dry and chop a bunch Of mint
leaves. Put them into a sauce boat with
three-quarterS of a cup Of vinegar, I'm
W hich two tabiespoonfuls Of sugar have
been dissolved. Allow the sauce to
stand an hour before using it, II hot
sauce be dea'red. heat the vinegar and
sugar and add the mint leaves the last
thing before serving.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-18
nREAKFAsT PrFFs.

slit half pint OF iiour. "a saltspconful
OF salt and "a traspoOnful of baking pow
der together Stlr into IL gradually u
Of milk. anu stir this into the -four. Now
add the white Of an egg previously
whipped to foam and pour into individ.
usl tins Rake in a quick oven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-18
COILATA PTDDING

Take enc square of chocolate, one cup
Of fine cracker crumbs one large table
spoonful OF butter. one cup OF boiled
milk, one-half a cup OF sugar, one tea
spoonful OF vanilla and the whites of
four eggs, Crate the chocolate mix It
with the cracker. add the butter ard the
hot milk and mix thoroughly Add the
sugar. vanilla and the eggs. beaten very
light. Boil In a buttered melon mould
one hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-18
FoRCE-MEAT BALLS FOR SOUP

Take cold fresh meat or chicken, chop
Very fine; add flour enough to make il
stick together in balls about the size
OF a marble. Roll in -four, and fry in
Cottolene until brown. Add to soup just
before serving