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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-13
THE PRESIDENTS NERVE,
From the Washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
Certain people who had apprehensions
lest Major Mckinley might lack decision
OF character have been relieved OF all
anxiety on that score. lie is affabla
he Is gracious, and even cordial to every
one who calls, but he is like a stone Wail
when the candidate runs against him,
ana has as large stock Of silence ut his
disposal as General Grant People are be-
ginning 10 notice u resemblance in presl-
dent Mckinley 10 the silent soldier. He
can listen patiently ANA with manifest
attention to Whatever Is said 10 him, ana
let the speaker go without offering any
reply whatever He does not gush like
Garfield, or endeaVCr to explain his dit
hcultles like Hayes. He is never IuGe
and gruft like Cleveland, and he does
not give his visitors the chlls as Presi-
dent Harrison did. lie manages to shoS y
cordial interest in every one, bat Is
as firm as the eternal rocks when people
try to crowd him.
President Mckinley places himself be-
hind the Republican senators and reple-
sentatiyes, and Will consider no appli-
cations Tor office that do not bear their
Endorsement. He recognizes them as the
representatives of the people, as the best
source of information concerning the
character and qualifications of candi-
dates ana the effect OF appointments
upon the political condition OF their dis
tlicts and states.
1t is source of satisfaction to appli-
cants that the responsibility of selection
is TO fall upon their senators and repre-
sentatives, for they are always within
reach and subject to selfish consideratlo ons
TO which each oftice-seeker thinks he 2an
appeal better than any Of his competitors.
AS the Russian peasant says when he is
questioned about the tyranny OF the boy
ars: THE Czar is always busy, and God
Is afar on" But senators and representa-
tlves are easily found and il is difficult,
for them TO escape the opportunities of
their constituents,
The ofiiee-seekers like this rule better
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-13

For some reason we don't see much
ace-hunting among the Republicans
of Indiana. Are they following Gem
eral Harrison's example?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-13

The individual Lynn who sought to
steal the thunder of the organizers of
the Cooper Union peace meeting must
have a queer conception of the pro-
preties of such an occasion, and the
hocdlums who egged him on would
look we'll in Jail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-13

1t is possible that the Philadelphia
Press does the state Legislature and eX-
ecutive officials including the governor,
an injustice when it hints at the possi-
bility of wholesale profigacy in the
building of new capitol according
to plans different from those outlined
in the governors message. We like the
governors idea and think it should
be adopted, but we do not see the JUS
tice of charging improper motives
against those who favor more liberal
appropriations. There are honest men,
even in Harrisburg.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-13

Notice was given by Senator Hoar on
Wednesday before the senate ad
journed that he would, after it's re-
assemblage, move the adoption of two
amendments to the senate rules SO as
to limit debate and insure the pres
ence when necessary of a quorum. The
need of such a change is everywhere
recognized except by some of the sena-
tors themselves. 1t would be a grand
triumph for common sense If the
amendments could be pushed through
But we entertain little hope that they
can
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-13

The citizen who would comprehend
the magnitude of the tasks before
William Mckinley in the next four
years should read the exceedingly in
structive articles which begins the
March number of the Century maya
zine. 1t is a description from within
the white house of the presidents $
abounding cares and duties, and the
impression it leaves upon the mind is
one of wonder how any man can bear
up under the tremendous responsible
ity and strain. A reading of this ar
ticle ought to soften popular criticism
of an executives faults and induce
increased appreciation of his official
merits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-13

the president Is relieved of the unpleas-
ant and improper task of sitting in ar
bitrament over state quarrels. His duty
is not that of a Judge but of an eNecu-
tive. 1t Is supposed that the voters of
the several states are themselves ac-
countable for the kind of men whom
they choose to represent them at the
national capital.
From all that can be learned as to his
actions and conversations since he en-
tered the white house 1t is evident that
Major Mckinley has made a most fav-
orable beginning. His long experience
in public life and his knowledge of the
points of shipwreck in some previous
administrations appear to stand him
in good stead. He is popular alike with
the people and with the politicians, and
in the firmness with which he seems
to be adhering to the lines of policy
marked out by him for his guidance
as president the country views the
promise of a sngularly Straightforward
and successful administration.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-13

1t appears from the various reports
tha: when Corbett steps before Fitz-
simmons and when Fitzsimmons steps
before Corbett, out at Carson, there
Will be two instantaneous cases of
justifiable homicide. Possibly that
would be the happiest outcome of :he
nuisance
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-13

Why shouldn't Senator Penrose work
hard to get recognition at the white
house for Pennsylvania? That is an
important part of his duty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-13

Mr. Cleveland is reported as feeling
greatly relieved" We could mention
others.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-13

The puzzle now in New York state
Is to find out what the LeXow trus:
investigation was begun for.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-13

than the congressman. Many OF them
would prefer to have the president as
sumo the responsibility.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
LIEUTENANT PEARY's PLANS.
Has a New Scheme for Ending the North
Pole,

New York, March 80. Lieut.. Peary has
evolved II new plan for Arctic research,
which has been Endorsed by the American
Geographical society, and which. Lieut..
Peary thinks, will enable an American
exploring party to nail the star spangled
banner to the north pole itself. Lieut..
Peary proposes to esta blish colony near
the pole, and, making that his base, to
conduct expeditions father north into the
ice. The party. beside Lieut.. Peary, will
include only one or two white men. If
one, he will be surgeon, and If two,
the other will be scientist.
The party will ne conveyed by o char
tered whAler to the point on the western
coast OF Greenland, which Peary has so
often made his basis of exploration. AT
this point lives q tribe of Eskimos, who
know the explorer and have every conf
dence in him.
From them he will select 500 or 900
married couples, and will with them
push along the northwest coast of Green
land as far as possible, and perhaps into
the archipelago which 1t is believed sur
rounds the North pole. All their goods,
including dogs and sledges will be taken,
and when no further progress can be
made north Lieut.. Peary and his conn.,
panions will be landed at some propitious
spot, and new colony formed. The ship
will leave a supply Of provisions for three
or more years, and make its way back to
civilization before the ice CLOSES in.
Lieut.. Peary expects TO establish thi 8
colony at point not more than 300 miles
from she pole. He thinks that under
favorable conditions his little party Will
be able to make ten miles a day through
the Ice hillocks and fields of snow. On
this basis they could make the distance
and return in about rs days. This period
is short one to be away from his colony
and supplies. On the former occasion be
was absent for much longer time.
4 i Lieut.. Peary does not expect that the
favorable momeutffor making this ven
ture poleward from his colony will come
tat' once. He says it may be two, three or
even five years before the conditions are
just right, but believes that the time
will come within three years.
Part OF the plan Is to have the ship re-
turn each summer and try to reach this
colony With fresh supplies, or to take
them off in case their object has been ac-
complished. In case of failure one year,
the ship will try again the next. and the
next until the colony has been reached.
This possibility of failure for a year or
two will necessitate the landing OF a
large quantity of supplies In the first i'll
stance.
The outside COST of this expedition,
Lieut.. Peary figures, would not be over
$50, 600, and Lieut.. Peary wants some
person of large fortune interested in
geographical research to advance the
funds In the interest of science.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
Dangers of the Grip.

The greatest danger from La Grippe
is of its resulting in pneumonia. If
reasonable care is used, however, and
Chamberlain Cough Remedy taken, all
danger will be avoided. Among the tens
of thousands who have used this remedy
for La Grippe, we have yet to learn of a
single case having resulted in pneumo-
MIA, which shows conclusively that the
remedy is certain preventative of that
dread disease. 1t will effect a perma-
nent cure in less time than any other
treatment. The % and so cent size for
sale by H. P. S. Goold's drug store, 577
Congress street, Portland, and K. S. Ray
mond, Cumberland Mills.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
Mccormick Plea ded Guilty.

Biddeford, March 30.-This morning
John Mccormick, who was brought from
Portland by Deputy Sheriff Miles of Saco
Yesterday ON the charge of breaking and
entering the cottages at Grand Beach last
December, was taken before Judge Bur-
bank at the Saco court. He pleaded
guilty and was bound over to the Jan u
airy term and as he was unable to procure
bonds, was taken to Alfred jail.
Mccormick says that he belongs in
Chicago.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
Ohildren,s Terrors.

Professor G. Stanley Hall Of Clark uni
versity says that thunder and lightning
cause terror to more children than any
other one thing, and following in the or
der named come reptiles, strangers, dark
ness, fire, death, domestic animals, disease
wild animals, water, ghosts, insects, rats
and mice, robbers and high winds If 10
pleasant to notice that the fear Of ghosts
comes very low on the list. Some special
forms Of dread are to be found in all part
N the country For instance, the thought
Of high winds excites no alarm in the east,
while in the cyclone states 1t is common
cause Of apprehension.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31

NOTICE-Don read this unless you want to
~ make a dollar. Money saved is money
fixtures are nice to have, but the best goods
at one quarter less profit than you pay in up
town stores, is more to your advantage. Our
expenses are small, and we buy for cash, SO
you get the bottom prices with us. Nice butter,
zoe h., best tub butter 18c, 10 lbs. sweet pota-
toes 25c, rolled oats &c package. 4 packages
25c, tomatoes SC can, 3 Id. can baked beans Sc,
good prunes &c h., IL bars soap Csc. cans
pears 25c cans corn 25c sweet mixed
pickles 1sc qt., the best tea in Portland for 25c
h., new English wanuts lie h., 3 lbs for 30c,
W VIII 1s he grocer as p' Cengsess st.
Bill
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
in THE SENATE.

Senator Allei,, ropna-t of Nebraska,
made a long speech in the Senate to-day
on the unconstitusionality Of tariff taxes
beyond those requisite for revenue.
Although it was the first tariff speech
the Senate had heard this session 1t did
not attract marked attention. Mr.. Allen
severely criticised the trusts and com hi
nations which he declared the main ad-
vantage of tariff taxes.
During the day MIR. Morgan of Ala
bama introduced resolution requesting
the President for copies of letters said to
AayesheahS written by Gen. Gomez, the
Cuban commander. to Mr.. Cleveland
ana Mr.. McKinley. The resolution will
foome up tomorrow and may afford the
opportunity for the first Cuban debate of
the session. The Senate spent most of
the day in executive session, adjourning
at 4.a5 p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
Base Ball Notes.

The South Portlands have organized,
and with Mr.. Elmer Cobb rs manager,
they will be heard from. They are booked
to play their first game on Fast day with
the Fort Preble team and will line up
az follows: Willard, c.; Cobb, p; A.
Spear, h.; Jennings, sb.; Woodbury. OR
Flsvin, 3b; G. Spear, IS. and capt. !;
Rounds, rf.; Hartford, CT. McGovern, If.
and c., with Dyer and Jordan as change
pitchers.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
The indian way of Driving.

! Commenting on the attempt made by
the government in 1867 to civilize the
prairie Indians by supplying them with
the garb and food Of the white man, Colo
mel Bob Dodge Of Dodge City says, "The
authorities sent the Indians thousands of
sacks Of -four, pantaloons in abundance
and big lot Of stiff trimmed hats bound
around the edge with tin or German silver
to hold the rim in shape. They also sent
them few light running ambulanoes.
The savages, to show their appreciation OF
these magnanimous gifts from the great
father, threw the flour on the prairie in
order to get the sacks for breechclouts.
They cut out the seats of the pantaloons,
and they cut the crown off the hats and
used them as playthings, shying them in
the air, like white boy does fat stone,
to see them sail away.
"The ambulances they were proud Of.
The government neglected to send any
harness with them, so the Indians manu-.
featured their own. They did not under
stand anything about lines, and instead
they drove with a quirt, or short whip.
When the near horse would go too much
gee, they whipped up the off horse, and
when he would go too much 'haw' they
pounded away at the near horse again,
and so vice versa all the time This unique
manner Of driving kept the poor animals
in dead run most Of the time.
II remember taking ride with Little
Raven, chief Of the Arapahoes. At first we
started off gently, but his ponies did not GO
straight, SO he kept tapping them, now the
off horse, then the near, until finally he
got them on rapid gallop, and thought
at one time my head would surely pop VI
through the roof of the ambulance. The
country was very level, fortunately, or
don't know what would have been the out.
come kansas City journal.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
Chicago Tanners Strike.

Chicago, March s0.-Fifteen hundred
men employed by the different tannerics
in the city went out on a strike today.
Action was decided upon at a mass meet
ing of tannery men held last night.
A bout 200 men went out yesterday.
,rhe strike is over question of hours of
labor.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
Men Want Wages Increased.

Lynn, Mass, March 80.-Twenty- three
Goodyear turned workmep. employed
in the factory of T. B. Abbott & Co., of
Lynn, are now OH strike, nine new
sanen having come out today. The strikers
state that the help in the finishing anu
other departments of the shop will join
their ranks as soon IS they finish the
cases on which they are at present en-
gagged. The men want an increase in
wages.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31

Patterson bill introduced in the last Con
gress. 1t is intended to meet the objec-
lions to pooling which were raised by the
Supreme court of the United States in its
aeoisiou recently rendered in the Foase- of
the trans-Missouri freight association.
The document is quite soluminous,
making over thirty printed pages. The
measure amends the interstate commerce
aat so as to render, 1t lawful for railroad
associations to enter pools under certain
conditions.
New Torpedo Boats Will Be Big Ones.
Washingto Ma rch 30-After discuss
ing the matter for several weeks, the
board of naval bureau chiefs today mr.
rived at conclusion as to the main feat
urss 'of the torpedo boats authorized by
the last Congress. They will be 30-knot
craft OF about $40 tons when ready for
trial run, and 270 tons with all weights
aboard ready for service. They will thus
the government now has built Or build
ing.
Applicants for Office.
Washington, March 3O.-Among the adj
ditional applications for appointments
to Presidential under the Treasury de-
partment that have been filed, are the
followin: 8. Harrison, as collector Of
customs at Belfast, Me-; q. W. Tucker,
as examiner of drugs at Boston.
Nominations by the President.
Washington, March 3o.-The President
today sent to the Senate the following
nominations: Frank W. Palmer of Hill
nois, to be public printer; AlexandersM.
Thatcher of Pennsylvania, to be consul
at Havre, France.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
Murdered BY a Tramp.

Columbus, Ohio, March 2O.-The mud
body of Mrs. John W. Miller, farmer 8
wife at Back Pick, this county, was
found today. She had been assaulted
ployed in the temporary absence Of her
husband. The tramp escaped.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31

Greenport, l.. l.. March 31.-The
schooner Charley Hastings is believed to
have foundered in Long Island Sound
and her Draw, consisting of six men, is
thought to have been drowned. She left
Newton Creek last Wednesday with q
cargo of phosphate and should have ar
rived at Oroot on Friday, but thus far
nothing had been heard from her.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
Three Persons Lost Their Lives.

New York, March s0-Three persons
lost their lives in fire which destroyed
an apartments house at 81 West 10Th
street this afternoon. They we're Mrs.
G. H. Iallinger and her three-year old
daug liter, and Mrs, Ryan who WAS
visiting Mrs. Tnllinger. 1t il possib
that others may have persisted ard the
ruins are being searched for bodies.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
Applicants for Office.
Nominations by the President.
/, Torpedo Beat Dupont LAUGHED,

Briatol, r. Lee March 80.-The latest
torpedo boat, known from tbs plans as
No. z, was successfully launched at 6
o'clock this evening at food tide. The
ceremony of baptism with it's traditional
expression of good fortune was performed
by Miss Olga Converse, daughter Of
Commander Converse of the torpedo sta
tiop. The new boat will be known rs
as the Dupont,
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
Spain PIaHninx More Taxes.

Madrid, March 9O.-The government
is contemplating imposing new taxes in
order to provide for the Cuban wartex
penses. 1t is rumorsd hero that Gen.
Sanguil1y will succeed Gen. Ruis Rivera,
now prisoner in the hands of the Span
sish, as commander of the insurRent forces
in the Province of Pinar del Rio.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
:, Fl. l. :. $
Ri u NJ A TIC 5 {!
AT LAST A CURE.

healthy vigorous
liable % is attacks the weak.
the disease insdouy
they gradually
they pevelop greater inconvenience
The ankles
several their natural himself unable
ncapacitad for business confined his bed helpless
tits mistake relief such condition by the application
inments and medical
blood
vegetable
unailng
and cured the
he
Mr. Lincoln Pine of the Falmouth HOTEL suffering with RHEU
MATIC FEVER. raised from his bed
complicated Trouble,
remarkable
ourG
of Iunl
and Neuralgia standing
Milton the well o
Muscular rheumatism of several standing
Mr. J. Ryan 2l9 Oxford street relieved all
Troubles He adds
merits Cure.
The Niagara Rheumatic
real blood remedy doving the
Sold by all dealers. Price, sl.OO. packages, $780,
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31

Still No Election for Senator.
Frankfort, KY, March 8U.-The legis-
lature in joint assembly, balloted four
times for United States, senator today
without result.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31

~ had bad cold which developed into
grip. Physicians gave me no relief, and
finally tried DR.. Woods NORWAY Pine
Syrup. One bottle CURED me completely.
II is a wonderful medicine. Jacob
Hanmiss hg9n statisP, Pa
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
Anheuser-BuschB rewInss ASH.

recommends the use of the greatest of
all tonics, "Malt-Nutrine, and guaran-
tees the merit claimed for it. For sale
by all druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31

The innumerable testimonials in the
possession of its proprietors show the
good work Salvation Oil is doing. 25 cts.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31

night session. but Mr.. Dingley said it
would he impossible to btain quorum.
At $40 p. H. the House adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31

" !, Robert Roberts, ,os Congress street.
4; 3; Merrill, 247
n. G. Fessenden, $50
]. A. Libby. $50
F. A. Jellison, 935 Congress street.
Chas Ashton, t9471a Congress street.
J. 7. Harmon. 135 Congress street.
J. ]. Beardworth. 81 India street.
j. w. Peterson, 2 Exchange street.
S. L. Dennis, 4l9 Commercial street.
Z. s; Cole. Cor. Boyd and Oxford street.
J; W. Peterson, TT Middle street
w. L. Crane, rs Exchange street.
Westman & West. 90 and 95 Commercial
W. A. Gillis. lao Commercial street.
Frank Freeman. 80 Bracket street.
John IL. Allen, 3811a Congress street.
Dennet& Co. the Florist 645 Congress street.
6. Z = HaSodgsson, 967a Portland street.
F. L. Brackett. Peaks Island
E. l. Littlefeld, 1879 Congress street.
J. I; Harmon, HIS Congress street.
L. II. Beai. & Co. 422 Congress street.
H. NJ Butler, 6S Pine street.
j. H. Vickery, 221 Spring street.
Mrs a Mcne1zIe cor Spring and Clark
John Cox. % Monument square,
Dennett. the Florist. 563 Congress street.
j. F. Hutchinson. IL Elm street.
Peter Trims. Forest Avenue
Also at the news stands in the Falmouth,
Preble Congress Square and United States no,
can also be obtained of Chisholm Bros, Agents
on all trains of the Maine Central, Grand Trunk
and Portland & Rochester railroads and of
agents on any of the Boston Trains.
The PRESS can also befound at the folowin
plac esout side the city.
Anburn-J u Haskell
Augusta. +. Pierce.
Bath-John o. Shaw.
Berlin Falls, N. He. 5. Clark.
Biddeford-A NJ Burnnam
Rridpton-A w. Ingalls,
Brunswick-F. T. Shaw.
Cape Elizabetll--Dyer & Jose.
Cumberland hfills-H. e. Starr.
Camden-Fred Lewis.
COrnish-E Thrown.
Deerng-N j. Soanion.
Deeriing Center-A. A. McCone.
Damarlscotta-E. w. dunbar.
Fairheld-E. H. Evans.
F Fas@ing501-NMi N hi wesil s. Co
Fryy eSb +. Whnhitimore.
Gardiner-Kussel Bros.
Green's Landings W. FifelG.
Gorham-L. j. Lerm0nd.
n. HIS. NJ. Leavitt & Son.
Kennebunk-J, "a: ous;
Kennebunkport-C 4. Miller.
Livermore False. Newman:
Observation-Disclosures & Winship.
Long lslan-Hughey Bros
Limerick-dS A. Grant.
Mechanic Falls-Merrill & Denning.
No. Deering-A c. Noyes.
North Stratfora. n. HI. G. Huchttls
Norway-F. p Stone.
A 0. Noyes Co.
Old Orchard-Fogg s. iboy
Ricnmond-A. X. Millett.
Rumford Falls-H L. ELLIOTT
&. A Clifford,
RocklaId-Dunn s carr.
A. j. Huston.
Sanford-F IL. Wlngate.
Skowbegan-Bixby & Buck.
South Portand-J. f. Merrman
.,outh Windham--J. w. Read
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
Robbers Escaped on Hand Car.

NuUDerB EScapeu on HHHu Odrs
Galesburg. ILL.,, March 30. The Oneida
State bank was robbed last night Entry
was made through the front door. The
safe was wrecked with nitro Rlycerine.
The amount taken waa between $4,000 and
$4,000. The men escaped on hand car.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
CUSTOM HOUSE.

Portland, Maine. Mar. 80, 1897
Sealed proposals will be received at this
building until O'Clock p. M, Monday, April
ice, miscellaneous supplies, washing towels,
hauling ashes, and sprinkling streets for this
building during the fiscal year ending June 80,
1898. or such portion of the year as may be
deemed advisable The right to reject any and
ali bids is reserved by the Treasury Depart
ment JOHN w. DEERING,
mar31eod Custodian.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-31
Tobacco Trust Abandons Factor Agree-
-s.- s meilt,

New York, March 3O.-In circular
issued March 80, by the American To-
bacco Company to its customers the COM
pnny makes known the fact shat it has
formally abandoned its factor agree
ment The company announces, however,
its intention to make donations to Its
customers from time to time provided
the business will warrant this course. j.