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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
Memorial Day.

The best sentiment of the commun-
ity is distinctly in sympathy with the
protest which has been raised against
the recent tendency to convert Memor-
ial Day into a season for promiscuous
and unthinking merriment. The day
had its origin in a purpose as far re-
moved from the pursuit of needless
pleasure as one pole is far removed
from the other; and in the presence OF
the sacred and touching associations
which cluster about the days true OBJ
servance, the rude and boisterous eag-
erness of the multitude to be amused,
harmless though it would be at any
other time, appears on this occasion
like PROCLAMATION.
We will acquit the public of any in
tention to be disrespectful. We will
even defend it against any severe ar
raignment of its patriotism. its rever-
ence and its gratitude. It's fault is the
fault of thoughtlessness. 1t sweeps
down the traditions and vaults over
the precedents simply in the eXuber-
ance of youth; in the spirit of inuo-
cent frolic. But nevertheless, it should
be recalled if possible to compre-
hension of the solemnity of the day, to
a realization of its significance in the
evolution of our national history and
to the infinite pathos of the narrowing
circles of the survivors of the blue
who yearly make offering of prayers
and flowers on the graves of the COM
rades gone before.
1t is now two-and-thirty years since
war gave way to peace. In the order
of nature the Grand Army must soon
strike colors before the silent host. All
the more reason, therefore, why in their
final hours the veterans remaining with
us should have proof of our considera-
tion and why the beneficiaries of their
valor should be loath to say or do that
which would convey the suggestion of
levity, indifference or disrespect.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
Russia and the Jews.

An incident was recently narrated in
the senate by Senator Perkins, of Cali
fornia which offers material for reflec-
ton. He said that a wealthy and en-
inent banker of San Francisco, Adolph
Kutner, came to Washington few
days ago on his way to Russian Poland,
to visit his relatives. He had lived
forty years in this country and was
naturalized thirty years ago. He went
to the state department for his pass
port, which was, of course, granted
him, and then he called at the Rus
sian legation to have his passport
vised. The Charge d'Affairs asked him
if re was a Christian. mo; / am a
Hebrew" responded Mr. Kutner,
Then" said the Charge d'Affaires,
"the laws of my country do not per-
NIT me to wise your passport. We have
no use for you or your class of peo-
pie in our country"
Moved by this incident, Senator Per-
kins has introduced a resolution re-
questing the president to ask the Rus
sian government whether American cit
! count of their religious belief, and if
so to request Russia to remove the
prohibition and allow American citi-
zens of whatever faith to visit the
| empire. TT seems to me-" the sena-
tor said in support of his resolution
that in these days when we are ex-
tending our sympathy by resolution to
the Armenians, the Greeks, the Gu
| bans, and all other nationalities, we
ought to giv2 some consideration tC
| American citizens. 1t seems to me that
in land where we all rNrship at the
same shrine Of American citizenship
the highest honor and the most noble
shrine before which we can bow II
admiration-where a mans religion II
a question only between him and hi!
God, we ought not to pass over sucl
a case as this in silence. We ought no
to permit this matter to rest withou
further negotiation, so that we ma,
follow an American citizen, whether h
be Jew or Gentle. with our arm o
protection into whatever country h
may wish to go."
The matter is one for persuasive ne
gotiation rather than bluster. As
nation we cannot challenge the righ
of Russia to exclude from Russian ter
ritory whomsoever the government o
Russia chooses to exclude. We woul,
not admit the right OF Russia TO chal
lenge our jurisdiction over American
immigration we're the situation re
versed. At the same time, the atti
tude of the Russian government to
ward the Hebrew race is narrow. bigot
ed and inhuman, and II there Is an
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
CUBA's "PACIFICATIoN." i"

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
That "pac!fcation" as it exists in cer-
tain Cuban provinces is less a state of
facts than a state of Weyler's mind is il
lustrated by the recent course of Gen
eral Luque, one of Weyler's lieutenarlts.
General Luque was recently ordered TO
administer the affairs of the eastern po:-
ton of the island as commander of the
Spanish troops in Santiago de Cuba. This
portion of the island according to Wey-
ler's theory and announcement is 'paci-
fed" But General Luque finds that the
conditions are not in accord with Weyler' S
theory. He declares that Orient is "abso-
lutely controlled by the insurgents" and
like a wise and prudent man he has de-
clined to assume the responsibility of gov
erning a province that is really governed
by somebody else over whom he will have
no control, to wit, General Garcia, of the
army of the Republic of Cuba. If Wey-
Ter will officially declare that the Cubans
hold Orient, General Luque will go to the
front as commander of the Spanish forces
in that province and do his best to drive
the Cubans out of Orient, like a valiant
man of Spain. But General Luque is not
going to stand for Weyier's lies by 60
ing through the motions of governing ter
rtory that is held and ruled by the Gu
bans. General Luque set forth his views
with great frankness and General Weyler
was naturally exceedingly wroth. He or
dered General Luque to either go to Santi-
ago de Cuba or to Spain General Luque
has sailed for Spain. When he gets there
he should be able to tell the Madrid gov
ernment a number of valuable truths con-
cerning the actual state of affairs in Cuba
that it would never hear from the most
incompetent and excessively unveracious
blatherskite who has ruined every chance
that Spain may once have had of quietlne
the rebellion and retaining possession OF
the Pearl of the Antilles.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
A Rebuke to Grumblers.

We advise our readers to be sure to
read the address Of Justice Dean on
juries and jury service, the text of
which appears ON another page. This
striking deliverance by one of the most
intelligent of the members of the Su-
preme bench OF Pennsylvania goes to
the root of most of the difficulties con-
nccted with the present administration
of Justice i'm the common courts when
it accuses the httest citizens of sinking
jury duty thus leaving the way clear
for Ignorance or venality TO gain en-
trance into the jury box. there to per-
vert the while spirit of the jury system
as conceived by its founders.
Justice Dean draws a picture of some
OF the evils growing out Of this debase-
ment OF the jurIes Of the common
wealth. but he could easily have made
II more comprehensive and vivid. He
calls attention to the steady growth
noticeable In the tendency Of jurors in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
Per Day Per
Engineer. EYrpmpn. Condl

mo doubt" adds the Troy Record
"the same proportions hold good in re-
gard to the whole railroad service.
American railroad corporations often
are condemned for excessive charges.
Possibly there still is room for improve
lnent, but the fact remains that the
majority of them are in anything but
a prosperous condition. Many are in
the hands of receivers, and in 1895 no
less than 6S per cent. failed to pay
dividends. In some instances stock
watering and general trickery are re-
sronsible for rhe poor showing. In
others lines have been extended beyond
the demands of traffic But the we'll
established and conservative roads not
only give satisfactory service at
reasonable rates but also pay good
wages and are able to earn dividends.
The tendency constantly is toward
lower charges, and In good time much
of the present prejudice against this
class of corporations will be lost. But,
whether good or bad, we could not get
along without the railroads"
That appears to cover the ground.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
Weather and Other Predictions for
the Coming Week.

Sunday, May 30.-Sunday after Ascen-
sion. Weather stormy. A child born on
this day will be difficult to manage and
will often be in trouble. An unfortunate
day.
Monday, May 31.-Weather unseason-
able. child born on this day will be
very fortunate in the employ of others
and rise in life. Negotiate business and
travel in the morning.
Tuesday, June 1.-Saturn conjunction
with Herschal Weather unsettled. "A
child born on this day will be stubborn
and difficult to manage. Avoid women
and DO not quarrel
Wednesday, June 2.-Mercury stationary.
Weather unsettled. A child born on this
day viii be quick IN anger, but will be for
tunate Court, marry and speculate.
Thursday, June 3.-Venus very brilliant.
Weather showery. A child born on this
day will succeed best in the employ of
others.
Friday, June 4.-Venus a morning star.
Weather unsettled, A child born on this
day will be headstrong, but generally for
tunate. Travel in the morning.
Saturday, June 5.-Mercury in opposi-
tion to Saturn. Weather Stormy. A child
born on this day will possess an ungov-
ernable temper. Sell in the morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
NOT OPEN TO QUESTION.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
There is, in fact, no reason why, in dealing
with any power, we should hesitate to say
what we think and to do what we believe
is right. so far as the military ability 20
back up our words and deeds Is cols-
cerned. AS TO Spain, with that country
operating from a distance measured by
the width of the Atlantic, while Cuba is
at our doors, with our navy so much
stronger and our resources so much great
err the question whether we are prepared
for war with her, should she be so in
credibly foolish as to force it upon us, does
not admit of two answers
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

tips to his subject in after life. Mr.. Chap
| man has expressed himself in the most
violent terms In regard to the difference OF
judicial treatment between a simple, hon
est broker. and a sugar king worth tens of
millions. He believes the two offenses
were identical, and that Just judge could
not have avoided similar rulings In both
cases. He Is now a foe to trusts and an
exponent of the dire evils that must re-
suit from vast aggregations of capital In
the hands of the few. The semi-sugar-
king, Searles, being exactly In the same
category with Havemeyr. Will undoubted-
ly go free, and then Will come the trial OF
the recalcitrant newspaper man. John
ny" Shrver, who is now the correspondent
Of the New York Mail and Express 1t
would be indeed humilating to Chapman
If he can have no more distinguished COM
pany during his falling than a member OF
the fraternity which is responsible for the
whole troubles for, had IL not been for the
newspapers, Chapman would not have
seen the inside of jail probably, until he
became a bank cashier or president 1t
was great act of generosity, by the way,
to bring Chapman frcm the Jail to the
court room during the Havemeyer trial.
He was not wanted at all as witness, but
as he expressed a desire to be present he
was summoned. His curiosity is satisfied
| If his hopes are frustrated.
| To James Hamilton, the dude" con-
gresham from the state of Washington,
is due the credit of having given Speal or
Reed the worst quarter of q minute he
has had since the extra session began. He
| quoted Reeds support of a ruling of
| Speaker Crisp in the F'ifty-third congress,
that resolution relating to Hawaii, of a
kind with the Morgan Cuban resolution,
was a question of the highest privilege.
| Reed showed more embarrassment than
! he has at any time since his opposition
to the counting of a quorum was quoted
against him by Crisp. But such little
| things do not disturb Reed for very long.
| lie Is superior even 70 his own rulings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
Covers the Ground.

An instructive comparison has been
made by the New York Press between
passenger fares on American and on
European railroads. Although the SER
vice in this country in point of COM
forts, conveniences and all-round equip
ment, is very decidedly superior, the
interesting fact is made plain in tab
ulation which it has prepared, that the
American rate per mile is decidedly
lower Here are the figures:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
SCRANTON, MAY 30, 1897.

We are grieved that our belligerent
afternoon contemporaries have not seen
fit to accept our proffered mediation;
but we still trust that they will not
proceed so far in their circulation duel
as to necessitate the Intervention of the
police.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune AstrOlOger.
Astrolabe cast: 1888 a. m, for Saturday,
May 30, 1897.

M g "a
A child born on this day will notice that
advertisements of collie remedies are about
the only harbingers of summer.
The circus will be no uovelty to Mayor
Bailey. He has been having one of his
own for the past year or so.
Anxiety to SCOOP the entire fish pond
has caused many an angler to lose good
catch
But one Scranton paper now takes pride
in sewer circulation on Sunday.
Dyspepsia is responsible for a large
amount Of the aggressiveness of the
world.
The straw hat is several laps behind
the strawberry this season.
Ajacchus' Advice.
Red lemonade may be INDUCED in with
moderation today. but the drinker should
keep away from the snake dens.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

Among the brilliant propositions
lately sprung at Harrisburg is a scheme
to put a tax on anthracite coal mined
in Pennsylvania for shipment to points
outside the state. Evidently the legis-
lature needs an introduction to the con-
stitution of the United States.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

causes between wealth and poverty to
decide. on general principles. and
without respcct to the evidence
in favor of poverty; and he
gives statistics TO establish the
fact that ver1icts mulctng large cor
pcrations In damages are multiplying
at much more rapid ratio than 1t is
conceivable that the justification there
for can be multiplying. The imposition
which this sociallstic propensity latter
ly discernible In juries puts on business
thrift and enterprise is attributed by
him to the willingness of the better
and predetermined citizens to plead
to be excused from service as jurors,
and the consequent surrender of the
function of judgment in these cases to
persons whose qualifications to render
fair Judgment are inferior. In other
words, those who suffer by it and take
consolation in wholesale denunciation
OF the courts are in large measure
themselves to blame.
The fact Is that those who complain
the most necessarily at the so-called
rottenness of the courts are like those
who make the same continuous COM
plant concerning the corruption of pol
itics-persons who prefer grunting to
working for improved conditions. The
rebuke conveyed to them in Justice
Deans remarks is. polite but emphatic.
1t would afford us delight were we able
to feel assured that those to whom it
is addressed will in any perceptible
degree profit by it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

The office of minister to Spain may
yet have to get out a search warrant
for the right man.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

In laying T rail on Mulberry street
the Traction company will please re-
member that it's charter calls for sur
face and not an elevated road.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

At the same time the American roads
pay the highest wages. The average
in the several countries is as follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

way in diplomacy by which the United
states can cause Russia to relax its
barbaric interdict on American citi-
zens OF this prosecuted race. we be-
lieve that President Mckinley will
promptly take advantage of it and will
not require to be prodded by the sem
ate
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

Simmered down, the decision in the
Havemeyer case means that what a
trust does is ali right, so long as 1t
can pay the freight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

The legislature, by adjourning for
two or three days, will have an oppor-
tunity to mix with it's constituents,
and that may teach it not to monkey
with the gubernatorial buzz saw.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

Apropos of the legislatures talk Of
early adjournment, the sooner the bet
fer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

The report goes that treaty Of peace
has been concluded between Senators
Quay and Magee. Peace in that quar-
ter would furnish novelty for weeks to
come
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

barbaric interdict on American citi-
zens of this prosecuted race. we be-
lieve that President Mckinley will
promptly take advantage of It and will
not require to be prodded by the sem
ate.
The point upon which the president
| of the sugar trust, Mr.. Havemeyer,
escaped conviction was this: The sem
ate committee had asked him to speci-
fy the sums OF money contributed by
the trust to the political organizations
in the various states. and he refused.
| His Indictment for contempt followed
| but the court ruled, upon the point
raised by John G. Johnson, esq, Of
| Philadelphia, Mr.. Havemeyer's prin-
cipal attorney that the senate commit
tee had no jurisdiction over state poll
tics. Now the question arises, was tho
| prosecution of Mr.. Havemeyer along
these safe lines a pre-arranged plan by
the senate committee to cause its in
quiry to result in a fiasco?
-
In the New York prosecution of Com
mander Booth-Tucker of the Saliva
tion Army for maintaining a nuisance
| the evidence clearly showed that by
! reason of yelling, drum beating and
| trumpet blowing continued often as
| late as 4.30 o'clock in the morning. the
occupants of the barracks kept resi-
| dents In the neighborhood awake until
| forbearance ceased to be a virtue. Or
der is an essential feature of real re-
ligion, and the institution which en-
courages disorder, be it's pretensions
what they may, cannot expect to get
along in this country without friction.
| The legislature, by adjourning for
two or three days, will have an oppor-
tunity to mix with it's constituents,
and that may teach it not to monkey
with the gubernatorial buzz saw.
In laying a T rail on Mulberry street
the Traction company will please re-
member that it's charter calls for sur
face and not an elevated road.
Apropos of the legislatures talk of
| early ad iOi1rnment the SoOner tho hot
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

Broker Chapman, who enjoyed a brief
respite from his pleasant rest I'm the Dis
trict jail through being called to court
as an expectant wtenss I'm the Have
meyer case, is said to be indignant that
tho sugar king is not to be sent to keep
him company. 1t would have brought the
two into fratelnal companionship, adn
the association would have been invalua-
BILE to the broker In his business, as the
Fing could hardly have refused some good
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-06-19
QUARTERLY REVIEW.
Lesson xIII.-June FL. 1897
INTRODUCTION.

The quarterly review for one thing,
keeps the standard of excellence at
which we should aim constantly be-
fore us.-Have we been faithful in
learning our weekly lessons, fixing the
lesson passages in our memory and TAX
ing the essential applications into our
experience? II SO. the quarterly review
needs no special preparation; it is simply
taking account of stock, when we are
assured that the balance will be largely
in our favor. Have we, on the other
hand, been negligent in our weekly les
sons, careless in learning the lesson-pas-
sages, forgetful Of the applications to
our daily needs? In this case the quar-
terly review cannot by any possible
method be made altogether pleasant.
We are reminded of what might have
been. We are touched with regret in
the degree that we realize the meaning
Of miespent time. So the quarterly re
review is to us a divine judgment,
whether of approval or condemnation.
Let us be glad of whatever gains
we can exhibit in our review. Let us re-
greet whatever of failure is made mani
fest to us.-Then let us turn our ex-
perience to hope. Now is the time, and
the very next lesson is the place, to be-
gin to prepare for the next quarterly re-
v;aw
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