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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
An Economizer of Human L ife

Some interesting statistics appear in
this weeks Medical Record with re-
ference to the efficiency of the antitoxin
treatment for diphtheria. In 1890, out
of II cases at the New York Founding
asylum, there We're SO deaths; in 1891,
there We're 81 cases and 50 deaths; in
1892, 60 cases, 23 deaths; 1898, 1923 cases,
"a deaths; 1894, 1873 cases, 80 deaths
1895, "a cases; 43 deaths; 1895 to De-
cember, 147 cases, IS deaths, During
hVe months of 1896, under antitoxin
treatment, there have been: July, 10
cases, 9 recoveries; August, cases, G
recoveries; September, cases, re-
coVeries; October, 19 cases, IS recover
les; November, 20 cases, "a recoveries.
or l66 severe cases treated by DR..
Rosenthal of Philadelphia only have
died; before the introduction of anti
toxin he had lost as many as GS out of
100 cases. DR.. Biggs of New York Of
fers in evidence tables showing the to-
tai number of deaths from diphtheria
for the successive years since 1889 In
Paris, Berlin and New York. In Berlin
N''N 'SNoi "'Ni bGeilll Idle ulDn-
theria for six months for these wears
up to 1895 was 66S. For 1895, after anti
toxin had been partially introduced. il
was 429; and in 1896, after more general
introduction, it was only 294. or less
than one-half the absolute number OF
deaths which had occurred on the ay.
erage for the preceding six years. In
Paris there had been a similar reduc.
tion: from 1889 to 1895 it had averaged
923, while for 1895 it had averaged 22S
and for 1885, 329 These are not per.
centages of mortality in the total mum.
Der of cases diagnosed as diphtheria
but the average of deaths from the dis.
ease. New York city also shows 6
great fall in the absolute number OF
deaths from diphtheria in 1895 and 1896
compared with the previous years
Upon the whole, no other conclusion
can be sustained after study of these
and similar figures than that the anti
toxin treatment has established itsel
as prominent among the considerable
number of tpedical discoveries during
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
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Weather and Other Predictions fol
the Coming Week.

Sunday, Jan. 1O.-First Sunday after
Epiphany. Weather fair A child born
on this day will be unfortunate and of a
restless disposition. Ask no favors on this
day.
Monday, Jan. 1l.-Mercury parallel to
Saturn. Weather unsettled. A child born
this day will have quiet career. An un-
certain day for business.
Tuesday, Jan. 12-Saturn a morning
star. A child born on this day will be for
tunate and rise in life Buy, speculate
and push business generally.
Wednesday, Jan. 1S.-Mercury stationary.
Weather clustering. A child born on this
day will be fortunate. Negotiate business
before noon.
Thursday, Jan. 4.-Jupiter a morning
star Weather fair. A child born on this
day will be careless and unfortunate and a
burden to its family. Sell evil for other
business.
Friday Jan. 15.-Venus in opposition to
Jupiter. Weather changeable. A child
born on this day will be rash and head
strong and often in trouble. An uncertain
day.
Saturday, Jan. 16-Venus square to
Mars. Weather changeable. A child born
on this day will be fond of women and
spend his money foolishly. DO not buy on
this day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
Highly improbable.

One of the assumptions that Is fire.
quently encountered these days, in
fact, one which was lately put in cir
culation for particular purpose, Is to
the effect that when President Nc
Kinley begins to give out the federal
patronage in Pennsylvania he will ig-
more the regular Republican organiza-
tion, with it's representation of two
votes in the United States senate, and
place the executive favors mainly in
the hands of those who are arrayed
in arms against the existing party
leadership.
Although as q rule it is we'll never
to cross a bridge until the bridge is
reached, it may be proper in way of re-
assurance to the objects of this singu-
lar threat to say that nothing in Major
McKinley's own past record as dis
penser of political recognition and very
cetainly nothing in the history of other
presidents who have undertaken to
ignore the senatorial prerogative offers
q color of invitation to such prepos-
ferrous belief.
Auditor General Mylin is said to have
gubernatorial aspirations. The COM
monwealth could search further and
fare worse
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
Is Well Qualified.

Chicago Times Herald: The triumph of
Boies Penrose In Pennsylvania was a
victory for Senator Quay after one OF
the most phenomenal contests in the his
tory of Quaker politics. The champion
ship of his candidacy by the brilliant
Pennsylvania leader, however, will not
obscure the fact in the popular mind that
in the person of Mr.. Penrose Pennsyl-
vania win have representative in the
United States senate who Is certain TO
make a record that will be creditable to
the commonwealth. He has had wide
legislative experience, has occupied a
conspicuous position in partly councils,
and will be a strong man in debate. There
is little doubt of his ability to enhance
the prestige and dignity of Pennsylvania
in national affairs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
A Satirical View.

Washington Post: Brother Wanamak-
er, all in his best suit of clothes, goes to
the bottom of the sea-of course. we
mean the sea upon which once fioated the
radiant galleon of his political aspirations.
The silent, but efficacious, Quay lifted
but one hand, winked but one of his in
scrutable orbs, and Wanamaker walked
the plank. Good men have striven against
Quay before. The guileless Martin, the
impeccable Gilkeson-others of like unself-
ishness and purity, have borne down upon
the serried Quay, and all have wallowed
in the dust But never before has so truly
sainted a being as John Wanamaker run
so stark a tilt and made so deep an i'm
print on the cold remorseless earth. 1t
is sad.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
An Admirable Opportunity.

Reading Herald: AS public attention is
attracted to Mr.. Penrose by his unique
triumph, even his enemies must appre-
ciate what a remarkable career and per-
sonality is his. He is a very young man
and has had scarcely a dozen years of
public life. The majority of senators have
passed the half century mark. Many Of
them are sixty and beyond. Mr.. Pen
rose is but thirty-siX, and an unusually
vigorous young man at that. He is de-
cidedly brilliant, Is endowed with good
judgment, sober sense, wide informa-
tion and a judicial temperament. He is
now confronted with an opportunity 10
carve out splendid name and fine
future for himself.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
Will Measure Up.

Williamsport Gazette and Bulletin: In
the person Of Boies Penrose the state is
assured of wise, capable and intelligent
public service in the senate of the United
States. Mr.. Penrose is a Republican
around whose Republicanism there hangs
no doubt. His distinguished service to the
state is an indication that he will measure
up to the standard required in the
higher office, and we feel satisfied that
time will prove that the representatives
of the people of the state have made nc
mistake in calling him from their ranks
to take a seat in the highest Legislative
body in the land.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
FulIy Qualified.

Reading Times: Senator Penrose, the
news of whose great victory is ringing up
and down the state, will be the youngest
United States senator from this state III
generation. His educational advant-
ages, his long legislative experience. his
influential social connections and wide
personal acquaintance, his mental equip
ment and his undoubted capability to
meet the requirements of the high posi-
ton for which he has been selected, win
bring to the discharge of his great dutit $
qualifications of high order.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
A Picture with Two S .des.

The Chicago Tribune each year on
New Years day prints a record by
states of the bright and seamy sides
of the year just ended. Its table of the
sums represented by the embezzle-
ments, defalcations. .forgeries and bank
looting of 1896 foots up to $9,46S,921, or
an average of about $7SS, 1926 per month.
We learn from the Philadelphia Led
ger, which has made a careful analy-
sis of these returns, that the "losses
inflicted in this year upon the conhd-
ence of the public We're not as great
as they We're in 1895, and fall far be-
low the figures of 1S9i-$25, ,234, 112-
when these forms of rascality wrought
most destructively in the history of the
country. The nearest approach to the
record of 1894 was that of 1884, when
the public We're victimized to the ex-
tent of $22, $4,000 The figures relating
to the operations of embezzlers, forg-
ers, etc, vary, of course, greatly from
year to year, so that it is difficult
| to determine from a record of this
character whether the world is grow
ing better or worse" The record by
states shows that New York occupies
first place, with New Hampshire sec
| ond and Pennsylvania a close third.
| The losses are distributed as follows:
| Stolen from banks. $3,996,570 by city
and county officials, S1,393,9 975; by
agents, $1,O45,OOO by forgeries, $34l, 500;
| from loan associations. S479,5S7 mis-
cellaneous stealings, S2,20O,O00.
The suicide record Of the country
since 1890 indicates, according to the
Ledger, "a steady progression in the
number of those unfortunates who find
life unbearabe. The list of suicides
seems to grow with the increase of
population, but the business depres-
sion of the past few years may ac-
count for the growing figures to some
extent" The suicide record since 1890
stands as follows: 1890. 2040; 1891, S591;
1892, 1850; 1898, 4436; 1894, 1912; 1895, $3.50;
| 1896, $500. OF this last number 5O7S
We're men and 1442 women, and this
| proportion of about to 1 has been
almost uniformly maintained from
| year to year. From this unpleasant,
repellant exhibit it is refreshing" adds
| our Philadelphia contemporary, TO
turn to a brighter page of humanity
During the past year the magnificent
sum of $33670,120 was given to chari-
ties, churches, colleges, scientific and
art museums, libraries, &c, by will,
or donated during the life of the donors.
| The amount named includes only gifts
exceeding $1,000, SO that it is by no
means the measure of the country's s
philanthropy for a year." In 1894 the
charity record reached $19,967 116; in
1895, $2S,943, 549. 1t ought during 1897,
under the stimulus of returning pros
perity, to go beyond the highest pre-
vious mark, for though the evil forces
of humanity are indefatigable, the
forces which make for good are ever
the stronger.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
The One Way Out.

There is reported to be a disposition
in the senate to throttle the Loud pos
tai reform bill in committee. AS show
ing the enormous loss sustained by the
government each year on the transpor-
tation of second-class mail matter,
some interesting figures have been
made public. In 1896 there were car
ried 34S, 9SS, GAS pounds of this matter,
resulting in a revenue of s2,966,403. AL
though but little more than 65000,O coo
pounds of first class mail matter were
transported during the same per-
iod, they yielded revenue of
SG0,62i,464. The increase in the
weight Of second-class matter
for the year was 37,000,000
pounds, as against 900 pounds the
year before. The mere cost of trans
portaton of this matter was estimated
at 8 cents a pound. The postage re-
ceived from it was only S1a mills per
pound. Thus 349, ,0OO,O 900 pounds, in round
numbers, at cents per pound for
transportation, cost $27 ,920, 900; the gov
eminent received for the same Sla mills
per pound, or 81, $50, ,403, a loss on trans
portation alone of nearly $25000,000.
The question to impartial observation
presents itself in this light: Does the
public gain sufficient advantage from
the carriage, by the government, at a
loss, of books and advertising matter
bound as bogus periodical publications
to warrant it in reaching into it's pocket
every year for money to bridge over
the deficiency? This is the whole ques-
tion in a nutshell. 1t would seem that
a way might be found to draw the line
so as not to injure either the postal
service or the reading public. The
Loud bills greatest error in our judg-
ment is in allowing so large a discre-
ton to the postmaster general. Post
masters general are very likely to be
susceptible to what is commonly known
as pull" Let the law define in plain
words what kind of printed matter
may receive the cent-a-pound rate and
what kind may not; and then let the
law be enforced.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
REPLETE WITH INFORMATION.
Towanda Reporter-J

Towanda Reporter-J Journal
The handbook and annual issuel by
the Scranton Tribune for the current year
is among the very best of such publca-
tions It's pages are replete with Valu-
able information on many subjects, not
only of a local but general character,
giving in a condensed yet perfectly COM
prehensive form answers to questions that
frequently present themselves and are not
easy of solution without reference TO
some reliable authority. and such are not
at all times easy to obtain Typograph-
ically the book is Il beauty, and credit
to the establishment from which it is
issued.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
Able, Bright and Brilliant.

Pawtucket, r. l., Post: Boles Penrose
is young man and must be considered
as the best representative of modern day
machine politics, although those who class
him among men with only machine made
brains will make a mistake, He is an
able, bright and signally brilliant man,
of one of the old families, and originates
rather than follows.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09

The Philadelphia Ledger thinks that
should the Coyle mining bill become a,
law, lit will be in order for somebody
to introduce a similar bill relating to
iron and steel works, and this will open
the way for commissioners to enforce
the laws relating to every department
OF industry, from clam digging to de-
partment stores. There are plenty of
laws to regulate the mining industry;
the pending bill looks very much like
proposition to make snug berths for
a few more politicians" That's Just
what it is.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
To Cure Bossisn.

Springfield, Mass, Union; If the boss is
to be put down, the people must fight con-
.tinually, and not intermittently; must
unite and be ever watchful That Is the
only way to overcome bosslsm, to prevent
corruption. Meanwhile the country may
console itself with the thought that the
boss is not quite so bad as he is painted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09

Philadelphia Bulletin: 1t is surprising
TO find the large number of persons who
are now eagerly rushing forward with
their testimonials that Senator Penrose
Is a great statesman, and who not long
ago were describing him as peanut poll
tician.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
NO RIGHT TO GRONL.
From the Lancaster Examiner.

From the Lancaster Examiner.
The citizen who goes home to put on
comfortable gown and slippers and sits
down to read the evening paper, while
others do the voting at the spring pri-
maries, has no right to growl at the drift
of things.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09

the past few years which have revolu
tionized the practice of medicine, rob-
bed many dreaded diseases OF
most of their terrors and rendered 1t
possible for the ensuing generation, If
it will manifest ordinary prudence, to
surpass all prior generations of man.
kind in its low mortality rate from
causes other than accident and old
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09

Washington Star: Pennsylvania, 1t is
true, has for years been the theater of
boss rule, but General Simon Cameron in
his palmiest days never scored anything
more notable than this performance of
Mr. Quay.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
Will Make N RecOTJ.

Rochester Post-Express: All that can
be learned of Mr., Penr)se seems to be
entirely to his credit. He = young man,
just SO years old, who has rapidly risen
in public life and given evidence of con-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09

The discussion as to whether Hon.
seat in the United States senate as
soon as his duty there will begin is en-
tirely unnecessary. OF course he will
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09

Washington POST Mr.. Wanamaker's
talk of keeping up the fight sounds all
right but he will soon ascertain that the
defeated nag has very small following
on the return trip to the barn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09

The Scranton Sonnabend Journal has
issued a calendar in German for 1897
which is full of bright anecdotes, conf
cal stories and humorous illustrations
after the vogue of the ANNALS of the
fatherland. 1t is an enjoyable publ
cation for those who are familiar with
the German language.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09

An injustice has been done to Rep
resentative Coray of West Pittston. in
the representation that his vote for
Judge Rice for senator in the joint
caucus at Harrisburg last Tuesday
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09

was an attempt to dodge. There Is no
more courageous or conscientious mem
Der of the Pennsylvania Legislature
than T.. A. Coray. He objected to Pen
rose on grounds that seemed to
him good and out of self respect he
refused to be herded with the fruits of
the Hon. Sol Bacharach's activity for
Wanamaker in Luzerne. Consequently
the only thing left to be done, except
not to vote at all, was to vote for a
third man. We think that his objec-
tions to Penrose were unfounded; but
at any rate he was true to his con-
vctons, and it is a shame that proper
credit should be denied him in his
home press.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09

The latest cabinet speculation up to
going-to- time adjusted Senator
Sherman in the state secretaryship,
made Judge Goff of West Virginia at
torney general. gave Cornelius N. Bliss
the navy portfolio and awarded to
Judge McKenna of California the sec
retaryship of the interior. The treas
ury department is open, both Mr.. Ding
ley and Senator Allison having de-
clined, and is likely to go, therefore, to
Ex-Governor Merriam of Minnesota.
We predict that John Sherman will not
accept cabinet position, in which
event look out for ex-Secretary Tracy
for the next secretaryship of state.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09

1t is announced that Senator Magee
has perfected permanent treaty with
Mr.. Wanamaker to fight Quay. This
will be reassuring news to Quay.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09

A child born on this day will notice that
in politics, as well as in theatricals. many
aspirants who start out to do Shakes
peare finish as the hind legs of the stage
elephant.
1t is to be hoped that the anxiety of our
Democratic and mugwump friends over
the success of Senator Penrose will not
have the effect of resurrecting the Times
Forum of the People"
Billy .Bryans present talk would seem
to indicate that he has not heard of the
election of November last.
Wilkes-Barre has no yellow kid" but
it is the home of several very yellow edi.
tors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09

Since Editor Flick, of the Wilkes
Barre Times, set up as the new boss Of
Luzerne county Republican politics,
there has been CONSERVATION in the Of
flee of the Record. But Flick at least
knows where he is at.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09

spicuous ability. The assurance is glvon
by his friends that he will make dis
tinguished record for himself in the sem
ate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09

A bill is before the Illinois legislature
to remodel the municipal government of
Chicago. 1t provides for the election of
a mayor who shall hold office for five
years and receive a salary of $4,000 a
year The aldermen are 10 be chosen
for three years terms, one-third of
them to be elected each year, and are
to receive a salary of $4,000 a year
apiece. If in addition the mayor were
to be given absolute power of appoint
ment and removal oyer every depart
ment save the city treasury and audit
ing department, it would form an ex-
pertinent worth trying One-man pow
er in city government is bound to
come.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
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 paving stone. We keep the best
in variety and quality. We also make
speciality of Draughting Supplies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
An Educational Service.

The Tribune today prints the final in
stalment in the series of letters in
which Mr.. j. E. Richmond, of Homes
dale, has recorded facts and impress
sons acquired during a journey of
nearly $4,000 miles among North Ameri-
cas- Wonderlands-nam Yellowstone
park; the efabulously fertile and thriving
Pacific coast snow-capped and ice
crowned Alaska, and the substantial
Canadian Northwest. 1t is his hopeHo
add at some future time series of let
ters descriptive of the Maritime Prov
inces of Canada, which are the only
parts of the English-speaking portion
of North American as yet little known
to the average citizen.
Before dismissng this subject it is
not unfair to offer a few words in
recognition of the service which Mr..
Richmond has so conscientiously per-
formed in the preparation of these rea--
able and informing letters Our read
ers will readily testify that his contri-
buttons have possessed many of the
fascinations of romance: and we in
turn can say that the statements OF
fact in the letters have invariably
been accurate, uncolored and authori-
tative. A more fanciful pen than his
might have surpassed in rhetoric, but
we question if in equal space has ever
been compacted by any prior writer
a more instructive mass of trustworthy
information concerning the great en-
pires that lie practically unexplored al
our very doors.
The writer of this, before whose eyes
the letters, in manuscript and proof
have come, deems it not an eXaggera-
ton to pronounce the Richmond let
ters an educational service to North.
eastern Pennsylvania, teaching the
beauty and the diversihcation OF
American scenery, the richness and va
riety of Americas natural resources
and, above all, the majesty of Ameri.
cas- manifest destiny as the imperia
motherland of future civilization.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
Ajacchus' Advice.

Do not look for good men in politics. Th
good men are just over the fence ant
may be recognized by the earnestpess o
their criticism.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-09
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus
The Tribune Astrologer.
IL 8 .@8

Astrolabe cast: SSS a, M, for Saturd
Jan. 8, 1897