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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25
Initiative and Referendum.

At a special election soon to be held
in Omaha an interesting question will
be submitted to a popular vote. The
last Nebraska Legislature passed a law
authorizing voters in cities and towns
to adopt at their option the initiative
and referendum. If Omaha by a two
thirds vote shall adopt these two prin-
ciples the effect will be as follows: Fiji
teen per cent. of the voters of Omaha
may thereafter by petition propose or
dinances, and twenty per cent. of the
voters may compel the city government
TO submit proposed ordinances to vote
of the people. For the referendum ii
is provided that ordinances passed by
the city council shall not go into effect
for thirty days, and if in the meantime
five per cent. of the voters petition for
the submission of an ordinance to popu-
lar vote the same shall be submitted,
and must be approved by a majority
to come into effect. If ten per cent. of
the voters petition, then the ordinance
shall be submitted at a special election
held within twenty days. Ordinances
relating to the immediate preserva-
tion of the public peace and health, and
items of appropriations for current ex-
penses not in excess of those made the
previous year. are expected from the
referendum rule
The effect of an arrangement Of this
character it is Obvious, would depend
largely. upon the interest taken by the
people generally in municipal affairs.
If they We're Indifferent, their govern
ment would reflect it just as at pres
ent; and if they were vigilant the pro-
posed submission of separate questions
toppopular vote would be rendered al
most unnecessary by the Trustworthy
character of the men who would in that
eventgbe elected TO municipal office. So
that IN either case the experiment APP
pears we'll nigh superhuous and would
also be likely TO prove, for time, con-
fusing. and all the, time expensive.
1t IS possible, however, that upon rare
occasions, as, for example, when a
valuable franchise is TO be disposed of
it would be worth while to the public tc
have, the privilege of the referendum
Inc pSopiV'' I" ~ HuiS' ueseINe llttlt
sympathy II they don't try to elect hon.
est and conscientious men to councils
but in communities where the control,
ling voice in councils for one reason OF
another is held by one or two large cor
porations through the medium of em,
ployes elected TO that body under or,
ders from the management, it might
upon the whole, straighten things out q
little If 1t were known that majority
OF the common people, voting by secre
ballot. could, when they chose, check {
councilmanic "fix-up'or squelch a cor
roration grab" For these reasons tbs
proposition would seem to warrant al
experimental trial
But the greatest thing. after all. Il
public sentiment; and Vhtik that is i'm
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25
Some Expense Accounts.

The publication of the expense ac-
counts of the various legislative junk
cts authorized by the present Pennsyl-
vania legislature makes interesting
reading. For "investigating" the East
ern penitentiary a committee OF eight
members, including Representative
Farr, wants just a few dollars short of
$4,000. II the state were to ask for
specifications as to where it received
$4,000 worth of benefit from the com
mittee's labors, the members of that
august body would probably be strick-
en- dumb.
For investigating the capitol fire a
bill of S1,700 is presented; to probe
he state treasurers and auditor gem
erals departments cost almost $4,000;
to find out how many of our Jail birds
are aliens necessitated a bill of costs
of 81 800; for the "oleo" probers bill
Of expense amounting to $1,000 was pre-
pared, but at the last moment two OF
the eight members concerned in that
enterprise declined to take mileage
from the state in view of the fact that
they Travelled on passes, and thus the
total was somewhat reduced and to
carry the legislature to New York to
the Grant monument dedication took
$1,000.
But the worst item in the list is yet
to come. The two committees which
investigated" the mining regions OF
the state want in round numbers $12.-
900 apiece-for what? We have before
us the report of the committee which
patrolled the anthracite counties. In
addition to a mass of familiar figures
which could have been collected by any
good mining authority in about half a
day at cost of not to exceed $25, the
report offers six recommendations, and
the legislature is asked to value them
at $4,000 apiece. They are: First, tC
abolish company stores; second, to dc
away with store orders; third, to enact
a new compulsory semi-monthly pay
law; fourth, to appoint a state board OF
mine examiners; fifth, to enable thu
courts upon petition to appoint inspec
tors of coal and sixth, to restrict i'm
migration. Is there one of these pro
positions that is not mildewed will
long urging?
Charities are to be cut, public educa
tion crippled and needed improvements
of state institutions suspended, but tn,
junketeer must have his pap" though
the heavens fall
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25
Very Properly Condemned .

The short-sighted action of the trus =
tees of Brown uniersty in censuring
its president because he had exhibit
ed the courage of his convictions on the
silver issue receives universal rebuke.
The general opinion was well expressed
by President Harper of the University
of Chicago, who, in his baccalaureate
sermon delivered the day after the
trustees had acted, took occasion to
say: Even in the sacred circle of the
university, where, if anywhere, there
should be opportunity to think and ex-
press ones throghts, not infrequently
is felt the iron hand of authority,
moved by suspicion and self-interest.
In free and fair New England, the
ground on which the struggle for free
dom of opinion was fought out, an old
and established institution only yester-
day censured it's head because, for
sooth, he had the courage to think for
himself, and, still worse, to speak what
ne thought. This censure, ordered to be
administered by a committee of trus-
tees, is a blot upon the history of that
honored college which a century of
prosperity will not wipe out"
Similar disapproval is uttered by the
Springfield Republican. Radical though
it is for gold monometallism, which
President Andrews opposes, it is new
ertheless moved to remark: 'In the
case of President Andrews the bitter
ness among Rhode Island manufac-
turers happens to be extreme, and we
see a reversion to an archaic form of
intolerance and bigotry. But let him
be forced to resign. and the proof that
the world has moved will at once APP
pear in the storm of protest and the
severe blow to it's influence and stand
ing which that institution will suffer. u
Persecution for opinions sake is un-
American, no matter in what cause 1t
| is put forth. We cannot believe that
| the opposition to free coinage needs to
employ coercion to establish it's argu-
ment in the favor of the people.
General Woodford requests the public
| to make note of the fact that he isn't
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25
THE JUBILEE'S REAL MEANING.
From the Washington Post.

From the Washington Post
In the midst Of al the gush and accla-
nation current in connection with the
diamond jubilee" II may seem ungra-
cious to interject word of common sense
and fact but the truth remains that the
magnificent progress OF the past sixty
years is due not to Queen Victoria or TO
any other magistrate or monarch in ex-
istence. 1t is due to the people them
selves. TO their pride. their sturdy love OF
liberty, to their growing intelligence. and
their indomitable and devoted aspira-
tions. SO far as Great Britain is con-
terned. its greatness, its prosperity. and
It's happiness have been wrought BY Eng
lishmen, 1t is Victorla's honor and re-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25

The opponents of Hawaiian annexa-
tion have fabricated another scare crow
in the report that Japan has fatty and
peremptorily warned us off. AS a mat
ter of fact, Japan has done nothing Of
the kind, but IL she had 1t would ce,-
tainly not cause us to abandon Hawaii
to japanese control. The president
who should permit this key to the Pa
cifc to fall into the hands of possible
enemies of the United States would go
out Of office a worse execrated man
than Benedict Arnold, and his offence
would have fewer extenuating circum-
stances than Arnold's had.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25
PEARY's POLAR JAUNT.
From the Washington Post.

We predict that Peary will discover
nothing of value to science or humanity.
HI may bring back some specimens
which he can use to advantage in his lee
ture tour He may likewise bring back
the members of his party II he is lucky
and If the relief and rescue expedition
starts in time. But he will add nothing
to the sum Of human knowledge. He Will
unearth no material that can be turned
10 the slightest use. In a word, he will
return from this eXpedition-if he returns
at ADJUST as he did from the others
loaded to the gunwales with apology and
explanation and equipped with thou
sand speclous arguments in favor OF an
other FOOLS errand to the pole.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25

The chances are that IL the legislative
junketeers had to do their "investi-
eating" on the own account, they
would do it at one-fiftieth of the ex-
pense which they unblushingly propose
TO saddle upon the state.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25
WE DON'T ENVY 1T.
From the Rochester Herald.

t IOIH IHe INOCHtsFVI IItIaIW'
From some points Of view. England's
record of conquest and colonization. at
the cost of countless savage lives, is a
proud one; yet Americans, as a rule, will
not envy 1t. There are different kinds OF
greatness. and happily the kind that may
Justly be ascribed 10 the United states
wears a different brand.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25

The Chicago Tlmes-Herald speaks in
terms of eulogy concerning the Intense
national feeling" which animates the
British people, and which has been in
unexampled evidence in London this
week. Does our contemporary realize
that this feeling is "jingoism" Of the
most ultra type? If so. why does it ad-
mire British "jingoism" and yet de-
plore the same spirit when manifested
toward better ends by patriotic Ameri-
cans?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25

The Liberal party in Spain proposes.
it is said, to go before the people Of
Spain on platform of honest reform In
Cuba; but to make sure, the next re-
form programme in that island will
need to have the guarantee of your
Uncle Samuel
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25
Ohio Republicans on Cuba.

Considerable interest naturally at
tacbed to the outgiving of the Ohio
Republican convention on the subject
of Cuba, both because that convention
may fairly be supposed to reflect the
Administrations sentiments and be-
cause it was recently reported that
Senator Hanna wanted the subject to
be ignored. The result is satisfactory.
Senator Hanna's friends were in con-
troll, but Cuba was not ignored. The
Cuban plank adopted at Toledo was as
follows:
The Republican party has always been
the friend of the downtrodden and op-
pressed and mas always deeply sympa-
thized with the struggle of any people for
independence. We extend our sympathy
to the patriots of Cuba in their efforts to
achieve freedom from Spanish cruelty
and oppression, and hope that the day of
their deliverance is near at hand. We
commend the course of the president and
express our confidence in his speedy and
patriotic disposition of the Cuban ques-
ton in accordance with wise statesman
ship and firm and vigorous foreign pol
icy.
This is not a radical plank but 1t
covers the ground. It's tenor was fore
shadowed in the opening address of
General Grosvenor who, coming to
the convention directly from Wash
| ington, said: 1.-The American people
| sympathize with the struggling
masses of down -trodden people in
| Cuba, and no man of the Republi-
can party feels more deeply for and
sincerely sympathizes with them than
does the president of the United States
| but he owes a duty to the laws and
| constitution of the country, and our
of the law, and so the president, omit
ting no opportunity that could be just
| ly acted upon, will not fail to respond
to the cry of relief from suffering Gu
bans, but he will not plunge this coun-
! try into war until the means of peace
and diplomacy have all failed to vim.
dicate the honor of the nation"
1t is interesting to note, in this con-
nection, that the leading Cuban ad'
vocate in America, the New York Sun
has ceased to prod the president and
is evidently in possession of informa
tion which leads it to await in pa
tience the development of the policy
upon which the executives choice has
fallen. What that policy will be ha'
already been indicated in The Tribune
1t will completely satisfy the bes
American opinion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25

1t is argued as a reason against
Hawaiian annexation that Thomas
jefferson wrote to Madison in 1909 that
nothing in way of new territory should
ever be accepted by the United States
If 1t required navy to defend it. The
coast line of Jefferson's own Louisiana
purchase needs a navy to defend 1t
and so does any other territory contig-
uous to navigable water. Thomas JEFF
ferson was a wise man, but he occa-
sionally uttered oracular platitudes
that do not sustain investigation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25

to dictate to him what kind of music
the band should play on Memorial day.
But If the navy department wants to
see complete Justice done it will now
order that officious lieutenant to be
soundly spanked and put to bed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25

The Sabbath Defender is one of the
latest journalistic ventures of the
Electric City that is deserving CT cor
dial support. The Sabbath Defender
is a neat eight-page paper, published
by the veteran preacher-editor, Rev.
f. A. Dony, and its avowed mission is
the stimulation of a spirit that will
lead to a better observance of the
Lords day of rest in this vicinity. Its
contents are well edited and interest
ing. and give evidence that the pub
Usher and his supporters are thorough
ly in earnest in the good work before
them. The Sabbath Defender is worthy
of the patronage of all good people.
Its success will indicate that our COM
munity is growing better 1t has The
Tribune's best wishes for continued
prosperity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25

The adoption by the legislature of the
bill to punish citizens who don't vote
was a bit of balderdash which offers
a fine opening for the governors veto
ax
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25

The leader OF the marine band at
Washington, under the orders of the
assistant secretary Of the navy. has
been reprimanded for his breach OF dis
clpline in refusing to permit popinjay
lieutenant pufled with brief authority
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25

We were told during the "LeXowing'
of Philadelphia that there were nu-
merous private citizens anxious for the
privilege of paying the Andrews COM
mittee's expenses. Now is a good time
for them to step to the front.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25

Senator Quay failed to carry his
point on the wool schedule in the sem
ate, but he will probably meet his op-
ponents in conference.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25

proved hopes based on changes in meth
ods of government will be doomed to
disappointment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25

If Lieutenant Peary shall get away
on his proposed North Pole search it
will be because the fool-killer has ne
elected his duty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25

IT has been decided by the Indiana
Supreme court that because a man
owns a large quantity OF natural gas is
no reason why he should waste 1t.
Unfortunately Jerry Simpson and Bry-
an do not live In Indiana.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-25

General Woodford requests the public
to make note of the fact that he isn't
saying a word. He did his talking
twenty-seven years ago.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-04-07

There is nothing yet available i'll
the way of small refrigerating
plant for domestic purposes. This
has not yet arrived It is about the
only thing left to be desired in re-
frigeration. Nothing, however, has
yet been produced which combines
the necessary elements of quality,
cost, ease of operation and reliable
ity for domestic purposes in the
hands of ordinary servants. But it
should be recognized that in large
houses, where considerable refriger,
ating service is to be performed, and
where men of fair intelligence are
employed, the smaller refrigerating
plants now on the market are en-
tirely applicable. Casters Maya
zine.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-04-07
An Armenian Bridegroom.

Notwithstanding the Turk, the
Armenians still marry, and writer
in Chambers Journal explains the
get up of the groom:
A brawny barber, his arms bare
to the elbow, bustles in His assist
ant carries a chair, over which is
spread a Powered towel. Then en-
ters procession. The bridegroom,
his countenance of ashen pallor (it
has been Toured for the OCCASION,
totters along, supported by sympa-
thizing friends.
After he is shaved by the barber
a variety of costly and wonderful
garments are put upon him, all of
them gifts from his fair Gemira.
Fourteen of the bridegroom S broth
ers, each holding a candle in the
right hand, strip him to the skin
and then reelothe him-new under
garments, three green silk waist
coats, blue silk robe, sash, flower
ed white satin overcoat, two jackets
over that, long loose blue robe
and new fez. The stockings, how
ever, do not fit and the bridegroom
grumbles. Then he kisses my hands
and sits down beside me ON the di-
van.
II suppose you're very happy9"
I somewhat infelicitously ask, not
knowing how to begin.
He smiles as if in pain.
"You love your bride very muchg''
Every much indeed.
"What's her nance"
Efendi, I forget"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-04-07
An Unspeakahle Sell.

A resident in Vevay, Switzerland,
lately died and bequeathed large
property which he was supposed to
possess to the local hospital of the
town.
There being two local medical
charities the town hospital and the
Hospice de Samaritan lawsuit
was entered by the former in order
to decide it's right to the legacy.
After considerable expense had
been incurred the dispute was alb
ruptly brought to close by the dis
covery that the deceased had IN
dulged in a most unreasonable jest,
and, in fact, did not possess a penny
to bequeath. -Pearson's Weekly. NJ
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-04-07
DORRELLY.

P. D. Rohrenbach & Co. have
moved their harness shop to the
Peterson block.
Emil Nelson transacted business in
the twin cities last week.
John Bruins was a Donnelly caller
on Thursday last
Emil King Of Morris is home on a
visit with his parents.
Ole Lee has gone to his farm near
Fergus Falls after several months
visit with his brother John of this
place.
John Erickson and family have
moved from the state of Washington
to Donnelly and will reside on his
fathers farm.
A number of Donnelly citizens did
business in Morris the past week.
On Thursday evening it was re-
ported that the water was running
over the railroad track and the re-
suit was washout. The trains were
delayed for short time.
Emil Youngberg visited across the
lake Sunday.
A. G. Mackenzie of Eldorado pass
ed through our burg last Friday.
Arthur Youngberg Sundayed in
town with the boys.
Alexander Acheson of Rendsyille
Sundayed in town.
The wagon bridge north of town
was washed out Sunday.
William Nelson of Alexandria was
visiting his brothers John and Emil
of this place last week.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-04-07
additional guca1.
6HOKIO.

From the Chokio Times.
Miss Helen Kittleson of Cyrus is
visiting her sister, Mrs. .. P. Benson.
D. Burns of johnson was Chokio
visitor Thursday.
G. Ell. Leaman, the old time Hank,
was up visiting friends and parents
Wednesday.
E. F. Bruhn, the Morris cigar man,
was doing business in town last week.
Geo. LeFeyre took load Of COM
mercial men to Graceville last week.
2. FL. McNally was doing business
in Morris last week.
Mrs. N. Maloney, the popular land
lady of the Hotel Chokio, visited
Morris Saturday
Miss Kate Vetter went to the cities
last week to purchase stock of mil
linery.
E. W. Polzin went to Beardsley
Saturday.
DIR. Spur of Morris was in attend
ance at the opening of the new lodge
of Maccabees last week.
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Children all hate to take Castor Oil,
but not Laxol, which is palatble.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-04-07
Something to Know.

II may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to healthy
yigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine
is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone
to the nerve centres in the stomach,
gently stimulates the liver and kidneys,
and aids these organs in throwing off
Impurities in the blood. Electric Bitters
improves the appetite, aids digestion,
and is pronounced by those who have
tried it as the very best blood purifier
and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for so
cents or $1.OO per bottle at Kruegers
drug store. 2