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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25
The South All Right.

There We're two incidents of Wash
ingtons birthday in New York that de-
serve to be retold. They occurred in
connection with the celebration of that
anniversary by the Southern society,
an organization Of prominent men OF
southern birth who have made the met
ropolis their home. In the first in
stance, the chairman of the society, Mr..
Thompson, was speaking and in the
course of his remarks he said-we quote
from the Sun:
1--WE Southerners are all back in our
fathers house and we are there to stay,
and there will be found no one more 10y
al or uncompromising in defense of the
constitution than the members of the old
Southern states" The effect of this was
electrical The entire company rose to
their feet and sang in a rousing chorus
the first verse of MY Country, 'Tis of
Thee" and there was a rafting burst Of
applause to finish up.
~ little later Theodore Roosevelt was
introduced
washington, he said, was man Of
peace, but he fought. If we follow Wash
ington's example we will vote for the ar
bitration treaty and large increase Of
the navy The remark was unexpected,
and it produced an unlocked for effect
Men rose in their seats and waved their
napkins, and many of them cheered. But
this outburst was nothing to the sensation
he aroused when Mr.. Roosevelt said that
he was glad to see that the United States
took no part with England, Germany,
France and Italy in demanding, al the
mouth of the cannon, that Greece should
stop her patriotic struggle. 1t was sew
eral minutes before Mr. Roosevelt could
proceed. when we think" he exclaimed,
"of what the Armenians have suffered,
you can understand why l rejoice that
the navy of the United States had no part
in this demonstration" There wasn't a
man in the banquet hall with the eXcep-
ton of the stenographers who didn't
clap his hands enthusiastically. A num-
Der of the diners got upon their feet
again and cheered and waved napkins
frantically.
1t is true that he might also have
said a word for Cuba; but when we re-
fleet upon the unanimity of sentiment
among the southern senators and repre-
sentatiVes in Washington. in favor of
according to the Cuban insurgents
some token of Americas official recog-
milton, it becomes apparent in connec-
tiOn with the incidents narrated above
that in matters of foreign policy at
least the south is decidedly all right.
Now if it would only purify and civilze
its domestic politics,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25
STATE
LEGISLATIVE
TOPICS.

In correction of some misapprehensions
which have arisen as to some of the pro-
visions of the new fish bill urged upon
the legislature by the Pennsylvania Fish
commission, the Philadelphia Ledger eX-
plains that "among the vital changes in
the proposed law ar the raising of the
minimum size of brook trout which may
be legally caught from five to six inches,
ana of black bass from six to nine inches.
1t is with respect to the raising of the
minimum limit of black bass three inches
that some misapprehension regarding the
motives of the commission has arisen.
Many people, while admitting that six
inches is too small, think that seven or
eight inches at the most would be quite
suihcient. But the commission has ample
evidence that the black bass does not
ordinarily spawn until 1t has become
eight inches long, and thus to fix a limit
of less than nine inches would not afford
any more protection or promote the in
crease of the species than the present
limit of six inches. The black bass are
steadily decreasing in the streams of the
state, Notwithstanding their wonderfully
reproductive character, and the reason Is
that FULLY nine-tenths of this species of
tish Killed have never reproduced their
kind. Protection is given the sunfish.
This is a new and desirable provision, for
the game little pumpkin seed as the fish
Is sometimes called is fast disappearing
from the Streams. Fishing with outlines
or set lines is specifically prohibited and
persons are forbidden to ask for trout
fry with which to stock private waters.
BY far the most important clause in the
proposed bin is one to encourage the
erection by private parties of Matching
houses. If this becomes a law 1t Is esti-
mated by the commissioners that at least
100000 trout fry in addition to the 100000
now artificially hatched will be available
for distribution in the free streams of the
Statp.'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

Although Mr.. John II. Converse of
Philadelphia denies that he has been
promised the new cabinet portfolio of
commerce. should it be created, and in
Inmates that he has no wish to hold
public office, he cannot deny that his
selection for that position would give
exceptional satisfaction. He is the
man for the place provided the place
ie oDeDp1
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune AstroIoger.
Astrolabe cast: 1888 a. m, for Thursday,
Feb. %, 1897.


A child born on this day will notice that
an American citizen can best preserve
his patriotism and scalp by staying al
home these days.
If McKinley's Inauguration does not set
the wheels of industry in motion, the in
augural ball supper will doubtless agitate
the wheels of Indigestion.
Anxious days will soon arrive for the
man with a strawberry shortcake taste
who resides at a dried apple pie boarding
house.
If the walking is good there is no rea-
son why the Pennsylvania National
Guard should not attend the Inauguration
Many people VINO attempt to get liv-
ing by their wits have nothing to lose.
Songs of Spring.
The Lenten days are drawing near
The days of eXpiation;
When Beelzebub will disappear
To take a brief vacation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

Gordon Bennett permitted for years a
disreputable personal column to APP
pear in the New York Herald, in which
the lowest Of trafIics was unbushing-
ly exploited, and not a move was made
to bring him to account. 1t would be
interesting to know the basis of this
apparent discrimination.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

1t is reported that General Alger
favors the retirement of the green
backs" 1t would be more to the point
if the public We're informed just what
he would put in their place
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25
SCRANTON, FEBRUARY 25, 1897.

In the year ended June 80, 1896, Penn
sylvanias steam railways, with a mile
age of 10000, killed 81 persons while
it's street railways killed 80 with only
1861 miles of track. 1t is evidently time
for the public to insist upon tenders.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

While the course of the federal au-
thorities in prosecuting Editor Dunlop
of the Chicago Dispatch for printing
vile advertisements was thoroughly
justifiable and while his two years
term in the penitentiary will doubtless
have an exemplary effect, it is curious
to recall that the high-toned James
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

A man named Altgeld, living in Hi
nois, continues to charge that McKin-
ley was elected by fraud. 1t is his last
hope for keeping his name in print.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

Spanish organ at Havana eulo-
gizes President Cleveland for his at
ttude toward the Cuban fillibusters.
There is no doubt in the world that Mr..
Cleveland has earned Spain's undying
gratitude.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

Senator Sherman is quoted as having
declared recently that senators and rep
resentatives should be prohibited by
law from seeking government places
for their friends. This is easy to say
when one is about to run a pie counter
of ones own.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

After fair trial Captain Hart of the
Laurada has been convicted of provid-
ing means for a military enterprise or
ganized in this country and intended
to be carried on against Spain. The
conviction is a result of plain evidence
and the statute under which it was
found is wise and necessary one. In
Hart's sympathy for Cuba he clearly
broke the law and therefore deserved
conviction, but the next president of
the United States will find his a suit
able case for speedy clemency.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

The Philadelphia Inquirer concludes
an editorial with the ejaculation: God
bless the Women!" We hasten to record
a hearty "Amen!"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

more than seventy-two hours. This pro-
vision was violated ruthlessly in the case
of DR.. Ruiz, of which fact our state de-
partment was informed promptly by Con-
sui General Lee, but again Secretary Oh
ney made no remonstrance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

When out shopping would ask you to drop in and
glance through many different lines of Novelties
think the creations of this beautiful
and prices never known to be so low.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

Now that the spirit of satire is
abroad at Harrisburg, can't we also
have a resolution of sympathy for
Spain?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

partment was Informed promptly by Con-
sui General Lee but again Secretary Oh
| ney made no remonstrance.
| Then followed the tortures and assas-
sination of this unfortunate man. Ameri-
| can citizen as he was, the torture began
| on Feb. II, while Ruiz was waiting pa
| tiently the assistance of the government
| of which he was a citizen, and to which
he had appealed for protection. No de-
scription of the horrors of the inquisi-
| tion, in the days of it's unrestrained do
minon, exceeds in the vindictiveness of
it's persecution and the sufferings of its
victims, that which is told of the agony
of this man, immured in Spanish dun
geon, in these closing days of the nine
teenth century civilization. Upon the
awful punishment of the componte we
will not linger. 1t was repeated again
and yet again, in the presence of the
brutal Fonsdeviella, gloating over the
cries of his victim, who added insult to
injury by telling the faithful wife of DR..
Ruiz, with grim irony that she might APP
peal for redress to the American consul.
on the night of Feb 1G, murder did it's
full work and The tragedy of crime was
ended.
1t appears that General Lee has done
manfully and well throughout the whole
of this sad drama. He has protested to
the Spanish authorities; he has sought
by every means in his power to save Ruiz;
he has made the strongest appeals to our
government, but all in vain. Spain has
treated him with insolence, and Washing
ton has treated him with neglect No
wonder that he is righteously indignant.
No wonder that, according to the latest
dispatches he Contemplates, if he has not
already, resigned his trust. from sheer
inability to protect American citizens, in
suited, maltreated, assassinated. What a
spectacle does the administration pre-
sent! What whirlwind of wrath against
it will sweep over the country! What eX-
cuse can Cleveland and Olney make?
What reparation can they offer for this
crowning outrage?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

1t is said Mr.. Bryan is receiving in
royalties from his book $1OO day.
When we recollect that the poet Milton
sold the whole of "Paradst Lost" for
$75 the backwarduess of the ancients
in the matter of free advertising APP
pears additionally plain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25


Representative Boyer, of Philadelphia,
has introduced a bill designed to prevent
the padding of the assessors lists preVi-
Gus to an election. The vital provisions
of the bill require the assessor to give a
bond for $1,000 for the faithful perform
ance of his duty, signed by two freehold
ers of the election district, and to visit
every house in the district at least three
times to ascertain the names of the voters
residing therein. The assessor is for
bidden to place any name upon
the assessors list except at the
information of the voter himself.
He Is also required to sit at the polling
place on four days, eight hours per day,
three hours of which shall be in the even
ing, for the purpose of assessing any
voters who may have been missed in his
visitations and who present themselves
for assessment. In addition, the assessor
is required to be present at the polls from
the opening to the closing of each cleo
ton and shall be considered one of the
election officers. He is further required
to sign an affidavit that no one but bona
flde residents of the ward, borough, town
ship or division voted at the election and
to make out and file with the prothono-
tary a list of all persons who voted, with
name and address, together with copies
of the atfidaVits upon which persons not
on the assessors lists or who voted upon
age We're allowed to vote, thus preserving
a public record open to the inspection of
anybody of the votes cast in any division
and making it possible to ferret out
fraudulent voting at any time after the
election has taken place. Any assessor
violating any provision of this act is
liable to have his bond forfeited by the
court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

AT least S250,000 will be saved to the
taxpayers of the state If the act presented
by Mr.. Nesbit, of northumberland coun-
ty, becomes a law 1t provides against t
the piling up of costs from the multipli-
cation of indictments by district attor-
neys. justices of the peace or aldermen
in criminal cases. 1t makes it compulsory
upon them to include all defendants in
one criminal act in one information or re-
turn, and to include all offenses growing
out of one criminal act in one Indictment
The fees of these officers of the law are
greatly multiplied by the well known pro-
cess of preparing several indictments for
the persons involved in one criminal act.
Two school bills have been presented by
Mr.. Leh, of Northampton county One
provides that the minimum salary here
after to be paid teachers of the public
schools shall be $40 per month, pro-
vided the teachers shall have served for
three entire terms as school teachers
The other bill fixes the minimum school
term at eight months.
Two weeks after the Penrose banquet
in Philadelphia the friends and adherents
of Hon. John Wanamaker will dine at
Harrisburg. Wednesday, March 1O is the
date fixed. Messrs. Wanamaker Dolan
and many other Pennsylvania leaders will
be present and possibly some speakers
from outside the state.
o.
Senator Quay announces that he is too
busy with congressional duties to be able
to attend the Penrose dinner tomorrow
night Neither will he be able to call on
friends at Harrisburg this week or next
o.
The legislative committee of the state
board of health has decided to present
pure milk bill to the legislature and urge
its passage. 1t will also urge the estab-
lishment of township boards of health.
The judges retirement bill is to make
its temperance at the present session
of the Legislature.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-25

The judges retirement bill is to make
It's temperance at the present session
of the Legislature.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-18

Kennedy Everett: Judge Kellogg Fair
haven; Mr.. Blair Friday Harbor; Mr. Gull
yer. Port Townsend: Mr.. Hutchinson, Sc
dro Rev. DR.. Gum. Walia Walia.
At the request OF the retiring moder-
ator, Rev. Thomas Mcclure. Rev. Hugh
Gilehrist preached the sermon, choosing
his text from Matthew xviii. 1870.
Rev. Calvin Stewart president of Whit
worth College. Sumner. was unanimously
elected moderator: Rev Thomas Coyle. of
Everett, was chosen temporary clerk. and
Rev. w. A. Major. Of Seattle, reporting
clerk
The delegates to the general assembly,
which meets at Winona, Ind. on the third
Thursday in May. are as follows: Rev.
George F. Whitworth, with Rev. Thomas
Mcclure as alternate, representing the
ministry, and Mr. Samuel NJ Kennedy.
of Everett, with Mr.. S. NJ. Culver, of
Port Townsend, as alternate. representing
the elders.
Mr. Charles Sheppard. the present Sum-
day school missionary, gave report OF
his work, and was unanimously recon-
mended to the board Of Sunday school
work at Philadelphia for the position dur
ing the coming year.
Rev. Thomas Mcclure, pastor at large
of the presbytery of Puget sound, read a
report showing a great amount or work
accomplished and much good done among
commencing him for his faithfulness and
efficiency was heartily and unanimously
passed
The committee OF which Rev. w. A.
Major was chairman. appointed TO adjust
the debt of Calvary Presbyterian church,
Seattle. to the board of church erection.
reported that the board was willing TO re-
lease $500 of the 81 200 Indebtedness, pro-
vided the contemplated improvements
were made, $500 in cash returned TO the
board, and the church freed from debt.
Reports were read from the committees
on missions temperance, church erection,
Sabbath keeping. freedmen and educa-
ton. Ministers in the different fields also
made their reports.
Following the Wednesday afternoon ses-
sion, bountiful repast was served the
visitors by the ladies OF the church and
their friends.
on Wednesday evening a popular meet
Ing was held. Rev. Mr.. Coyle spoke OF
the Y T. s c. f. and the San Francisco
convention: Rev. Mr.. Major on Home
Missions" and their effect upon our ma
tional life: Judge Kellogg. on The Worn
cut Minister and His support" and Rev.
Mr.. Warren. on Cooperation OF the DifA
ferent Churches"
A. the close % the wednesday evening
meeting the report OF the committee on
resolutions was read and unanimously
adopted. II set forth that the present
meeting OF the preshytery was one % the
most healthful and enthusiastic held for
a long time. that the preshytery was de-
lighted win Anacortes. its people their
hospitality. and the beautiful scenes OF
the surrounding country.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-18
scHooSERs THE BEST VESSELS.
Four-Ma.fers Prove Their superior
ffy in the Lumber Trade.

Special Dispatch 70 the PoSt-InteIiigenceT
PORT TOWNSEND. April I-Hali
Bros. az Porf Blakeley, are building TWO
FIRE fosrr-raasfed schooners for the Paclflc
coast lumber trade. Ore Of The vessels Is
70 h. owned By the firm Itself. Il IL said
ard the other viii be managed oy n
Madison ard a San Francisco syndicate
who will place Capt. FriedbeTg watson
IL cor raand- Capt Lundwalt, OF the
schooner Vesta. will succeed Capt. krfet'-
berg. Both vessels viii have carrying
CAPACITY Of 10 90 or 500 ooo feet OF lumber
and viii cost about SIS DO each.
Owing 20 increased competition and low
rates 81 frelghts owners have come 10
realize the immense advantage OF modern
constructed four-masted schocners over
sauare-rigged vessels or Eastern buitd.
The cost OF operating a ship OF carry
frg ca pacity Of sHo.ee5 feet OF cargo IS
more than double that Of a schooner OF
the same proportions In the first place
ship Of that character carries crew OF
fourteen or 8ixtesn people and the sehoon-
er can be sailed with a company OF eight
or ten men. The cost Of leading or dis
charging Is equally as great, and a
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-18
REvENuE FLEET TO SAIL SOON.
Making Ready for the Long Cruise
I'm Herring Sen,

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
PORT TOWNSEND. April fan order
has been received from the secretary of
the treasury TO provision and outfit the
feet OF revenue cutters on the Coast for
"a period extending to October !. Within
a month or six weeks the fleet viii have
been dispatched 10 northern waters to
warn and guard OF pelagic sealers or
hunters using firearms instead OF spears.
The British Columbia sealers seem conf
dent that the English government viii
adopt such measures as will permit the
Canadian sealers 10 utilize firearms.
II is readily conceded, of course. that
with the use OF guns and white hunters
the very best results are ohtainable, while
the expense and the deprecated catch Of
Indian spearmen. with but very few ex-
captions are much greater and far more
unsatisfactory. In view of the low prices
offered in England for sealskins many OF
the Victoria sealers were contemplating
Withdrawing from the field this season,
unless the restrictions on the use Of guns
was removed.
The revenue cutter Bear. commanded
by Capt Francis Tuttle. viii assist the
other cutters until about July Is. when
she will head for the Arctic ocean TO in
vestigate the condition Of the reindeer
stations and furnish supplies 10 one or
two government stations. and render such
assistance as Is necessary 10 whaling
schooners The Bear will be due to return
the last OF November.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-18
spokane Social Dofngs.

SPOKANE. April 1.-THE ladies OF the
Spokane Kindergarten Union held their
regular monthly meeting Wednesday
morning at the Spokane hotel parlors.
Frank a. Pontius was in the city Mon
day on his way TO Rossland. He, while
there. VIII inspect the properties or the
Black Rock Gold Mining Company. in
which he is interested. w. p. Boyd, OF Sc
attic Is president of the company.
Gen. +. VI. Carr. of Seattle, and his law
partner r. l.. Preston. accompanied by
their wives. spent several days in Spokane
during the past week.
An enjoyable and well attended enter
tainment was given by the ladies of the
First NJ E. church Thursday evening. A
we'll arranged musical and literary pro-
gramme was excellently rendered. after
which a royal purple" banquet was
served. The title OF the spread came from
the color OF the decorations used. The
ladies conducting the AFFAIR were attired
In handsome gowns OF the color named.
The recently organized Caledonian So
ciety - rapidly becoming one OF the most
popular social clubs in the city. It's enter
tainment given Tuesday evening was at
bonnie Scotland. The progra NINE rem
dered was excellent. and met with a warm
reception from those present
Mrs NJ / Gritman. Of Seattle spent
several days In the city during the week.
visiting Mr. and Ms. s NJ. Bahcock and
other friends. She f. en- route 20 81. Paul.
Wednesday evening nine pilgrims were
Initiated into the mysteries Of the desert
~ the local Mystic Shriners. The affair
was heartily enjoyed by all but the nine
ncophytes.
was given AZ the Univcrsaiist church by
the ladies 81 the congregation. a feature
OF the evening was a brief address on
Marine Eggs and other Curios." delv-
cred hy Mrs Mary +. Oiney. a weu-ln-
formed couch oloEist.
Friday evening a unique shingle social
was given ~ the Christian F,ndeavor So
Getty % the Wcstminster Congregational
church. pleasant evenings entertain
rneut was enjoyed ~ the large number In
Attendance.
on Tuesday evening number Of plo-
neer residents q this city organized the
Spokane Pioneer Association. on Friday
evening n banquet and reunion vas held
at the Grand hotel About seveuty-n i've
oid-timers were present az the latter occa-
sion and snapped yarns % early expert
ences in spokane The organization VIII
hold annual hauqucts and reunions here
after. a. J. Ross IS president OF thu as
ISOLATION. AT residents OF this city who
came here prior 70 January I. IsS5. are ell
CHILE 20 Membership
~ noon Sunday 81 the residence Of the
brides parents Mary Thomson. daughter
O. T. -. Thomson. manager OF the Hy-
potheek bank. and Herman Franck were
united IN marriage. The wedding was a
quiet one. only the members OF the family
end q few intimate friends being present.
The yeuug couple left sunday evening for
a h~ief trip 20 the sound They intend 20
reside IN spokane. The groom IS recent
arrival from Amsterdam. coming 70 Spo-
kane to accept responsible position With
the Ifvpotheek bank