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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29
Good Western Sense.

The ST. Louis Globe-Democrat does
away in few words with the argument
for the election of United States sena-
tors by direct popular vote. After
pointing out that this method would
simply substitute nomination by state
convention for nomination by a caucus
of members of a state legislature, it
adds: Governors are furnished by the
convention plan, Are governors, TAX
ing the country as whole, superior in
intellect or character to the senator's?
Is Governor Leedy, of Kansas, better
man intellectually or morally than
Senator Peffer? In what respect was
Governor Stone, of Missouri, superior
to Senator Vest or Governor Hill, of
New York, to Senator HIP"
Our western contemporary strikes the
very nub of the whole question when
it calls attention to the fact that the
cause of the election of improper men
for senators lies deeper than the meth
DDS employed in choosing them. 1t is
in the civic Incidence and inertia of
men of education and Standing-the
lack among them of the public spirit
which would show them that their ad-
| vantages and position place them un-
| der special obligations to the cOmmun-
| ity to use their influence in securing
| clean and capable public officials, and
| the absence Of the political virtue and
courage which would impel them tC
perform their duty earnestly and in
| telligently. With this spirit good Off
| cials can be chosen by any method
without this spirit no method which
can be devised by human ingenuity car
secure them"
| These remarks apply to large num-
| Der of reforms which are advocated by
men who forget that the right place
| to institute effective reform is in thu
| individual rather than in the system
| The bed of a stream may be changed
| many times in hope of facilitating thu
| waters flow, but no change can caus
the stream to rise higher than 1t
source. The development of persona
| character is the one sure and absolut
remedy for abuses in public affairs. !
rogue in Office under any system vii
remain a rogue regardless of the sys
| tenn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

strict law against the killing of in
sectivorous birds. However, no pro-
vision was ever made for the enforce
ment of the law. No commissioner has
had the matter in charge and the act
has been violated. Fine plumaged
birds are killed irrespective of their
species. Hunters send them to the
east where the feathers are used
in the large millinery stores for the
decoration of hats" The wanton
slaughter of fine plumaged birds on the
altar of feminine vanity has often been
debated on the score of sentiment; bul
seldom has 1t received so complete a
castigation from the standpoint of dol
lars and cents. We hope to see the leg
islature take prompt action in these
premises.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29
DR.. Depew Taken to Task.

In his speech at the Platt dinner Mr..
Depew took position with reference to
the currency question somewhat diifer-
ent from that of the New York sena-
tor elect. The latter had defended the
greenback and intimated that when the
tariff had been properly re-adjusted,
the money question would cease to
seem formidable, but Mr. Depew.
warming to his peroration used these
words: Let us not fear the currency
question, but take the government out
Of the banking business and adopt
system 50 elastic that in every com"
munity the national banks locally
there can, upon a liberal system, be
able to issue currency as the needs Of
the community require" Commenting
upon this, the New York Commercial
Advertisers although strong admirer
of DR.. Depew, takes him thus to task:
AS the executive head of a great railway
and one of the foremost orators of the Re-
publican party Mr.. Depew should weigh
his words more carefully. The govern
ment is not in 1.-THE banking business
in the legitimate meaning of that much
abused term. Mr.. Depew says that ne
wants an "elastic" system which will en-
able local banks in each community TO
eXpend or contract currency according TO
the needs of their customers. No such
system has ever yet been devised by the
wit of man. The wisest financers Of all
the ages have not been able to solve the
problem of creating a currency which was
at once safe and elastic" The PROPOSE
ton to take the credit and power of the
government from behind our currency
and place the guardianship of its stablity
in the hands of a multitude of banks scat
tered all over this country Will never De
sanctioned by Republican craftsmanship
Dr. Depew should not allow himself to DC
imposed upon by doctrinaire nonsense
What this nation needs is not local
currency, but a currency every dollar ol
which is worth 100 cents from Maine tC
California. That is the kind of money
which the people voted for last November
when they indorsed the gold standard
With plenty of revenue flowing into the
treasury under a sound tariff there Will bt
no difficulty in maintaining every form
of government notes at par.
There is no doubt that the New Yorl
newspaper more accurately than the
New York orator states the position o.
Republican sentiment on this subject
1t should not be forgotten by any Re
publican that the war for currency re
form was instituted purely for politica
purposes by those who had made fall
ure of tariff reform and who thus
sought to dodge responsibility. If ou
present monetary system is not idea
1t has at least this one advantage-it il
national institution, resting squarel.
on the honor and good faith of the gov
ernment, and not dependent for tn
safety of it's notes of issue upon tn
? fidelity to duty of bank directors o
cashiers. Before we discard system
which under normal conditions has loni
served us well, let US be sure that w
can put in its place something at leas
equally as good.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29
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UNEXPLAINED.

They tell you it's cream, when you go to
the shop,
Though it's thin and uncanny in flavor.
The coffee you buy seems devoid of drop
OF that wondrous traditional flavor.
But the mystery's worse than the taste,
though that's bad
And the things we are now so afraid of
Perhaps we'd endure with sensations less
sad,
If we only knew what they are made OF.
And 1t isn't alone in the merchandise line
That these puzzles loom up, disconcerG-
ing.
There's many title .impressively fine,
And a coat-of-arms most self-assertng,
Which leave you to guess how they came
to exist.
These baubles they make such parade OF
Seem good as the best. But you mustn't
insist
On knowing just what they are made OF
Washington Star.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29
duSf a Word or Two
Of CdsudI Mention

There is no more indefatisable worker
in the interest of good roads in Eennsyl-
vania than ex-County Surveyor 4. b. Dun
ming, of this city. He is one of the fore
most members of the highways committee
of the Pennsylvania division Of the League
of American Wheelmen and is taking an
active interest in the effort to have
good roads bill passed by the presen, leg
islature. He has made a practical study
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29
MERELY AN OVERSIGHT.
n the New York Advertiser.

From the New York Advertiser
In cunning around for cabinet material
President-elect Mckinley may conclude
to snap a cap or two at Mr., Halstead
himself. Up to date Mr. Mckinley mas
somewhat failed to avail himself of the
journalistic talent which is lying around
in various accessible places. We trust
that this is nothing worse than an over
sight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

nv all accounts there Is one element
in Cuba as to whose getting the worst
of it there is no possible doubt We re-
fer to the American owners of Cuban
prOpertV
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

~
The first number of The Forum,
monthly magazine published by the stud
ents of the Dickinson School of Law at
Carlisle, Pa, has made its appearance.
one of the editors is Charles T.. Daniels,
of this city, whose ceverne3s as a writer
and ability as a newsgatherer won him
much prominence in newspapa" circles in
this vicinity. The magazine contains
twenty-four pages of interesting, care
fully edited matter. AS set forth in its
editorial department, THE purpose of The
Forum is both general ana speciiic-sen-
eral in the sense that through its medium
we'll established principles OF law will be
adduced and treated in the reports OF
most court cases, and specific in that
primarily, it will be devoted to the Dickin-
son School of Law. From time 10 time,
also, there will be discussicrs of legal
questions and contributions by well-known
writer's" The Forum is neatly printed,
presents a handsome appearance, and, al
together, reflects credit on the young men
who are responsible for its appearance.
There is hardly day passes but what
one or more candidates so up for citizens'
papers and there is hardly candidate but
what makes some ludicrous or funny re-
sponse to the judges catachisin%. The
other day one would-be sufrGgean pro
NOkGu Il very duulDlS lltlel ny an lll5ShlOH9
answer.
What kind of a government have We
here?" queried Judge Archibald in a friend
ly sort of tone.
Jerking his head over his !eft shou!dtl
at a 3O-degree angle and putting out his
chest with pride at the presumed con-
hdence and consideration in mis- judgment
he replied:
"Oh, l like it very well, yolr honor"
Senator ]. c. Vaughan distinguished
| himself at Harrisburg Wednesday night
| by eXtngushing a fire in the senate cham
| Der. Some one threw match among q
| lot of loose papers in one corner of the
| room and the flames had attacked the car
| pets and woodwork when Senator
| Vaughan rushed to the scene and eXtin
gushed the flames. In doing so his hands
| were slightly burned. The senator ha:
| for years been a volunteer fireman anC
has helped to fight many a fire. He is {
member of the Eagle Engine company
of Bellevue,
The popularity of low-pricel theatrica
| performances with the people If Scranton
| and its vicinity has been demonstrated
| during the week by the large audience
| that attend the afternoon ana cvenin.
| performances at the Academy of Must
| and 'Frothingham, where companies ar
playing at popular prices. The clamor 70
| low prices at theaters Is heard all over tn
country, and managers are compelled L
| recognize it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

counting of the electoral vote on the
second Wednesday in February and the
president-elect would very clearly sue
ceed to the presidency. Thus 1t will be
seen that while there is no law on this
subject there is no need whatever for
confusion should any of these improb-
able contingencies ever arise.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

Congressman Dolliver, of Iowa, the
originator of the phrase, "the advance
agent of prosperity" as applied to Ma
jor Mckinley. was asked the other day
by Democratic constituent when the
show itself might be expected to arrive.
He replied: mot until we can find
enough Republican dry ground to hold
the main tent" When a Democrat
gets impatient, he ought to ask himself
which party caused the mischief
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

of scientific road making and some of his
ideas are found in the construction of that
model of roads, the ElmhuHst boulevard
Mr.. Dunnng has frequently lectured on
the subject of Good Roads" before farm
ers' institutes and other bodies. He treats
the subject in a thoroughly practical but
nevertheless very interesting way.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

The fact that Gotham's Four Hundred
are redoubling their preparations to
make a swell function of the Brady
Martin ball does not disprove Dr.
Rainsfords arguments; it simply con-
firms them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

While Weyler reports that Cuba is
now practically pacified, Consul Cen
eral Lee declares it is almost destroyed.
But, then. pacificaton in the Spanish
vocabulary is evidently a synonym for
destruction,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

a committee of three. consisting of
Leonard Rhone, Dr. b. II. Warren and +.
n. Moore, met yesterday at Harrisburg
to consider how the constitutional defects
in the present pure food law, as pointed
out in a recent opinion by Judge Hemp
hill, of Chester county, may be remedied.
Judge Hemphill pointed out that the law
was unconstitutional because the text
covers subjects not expressed in the title.
The title refers only TO impure foods,
while the text deals with adulterations
and impositons. The committee will rec
ommend that the words substitution and
adulteration be added to the title and the
law will be passed by the legislature at
| this session. No opposition Is expected, as
it is the most popular law recently enact
ed. Two new bills will also be brought
up for passage dealing with vinegars. The
present law is framed only to protect
| cider vinegars from aduteration, while
| the new laws will compel dealers to sell
| all vinegars on their merit, and all vine
| gars must stand standard test and con-
| tain al least 4 per cent. of acidity
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

According to Judge White, of Alle-
gheny, the social club which secures a
charter for athletic or other innocent
purposes and then limits its pastme to
elbow exercise at the sideboard is fit
subject for the judicial lash. He Is
right,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

The bill of Representative Camp
bell providing a tax on employers OF
foreign-b born and unnaturalized male
workmen over 21 years of age Is moth
ing if not aggressive. The present ses-
sion at Harrisburg is certainly opening
with q rush
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

1t is announced via Washington that
Great Britain has no wish to build or
to control the Nicaragua canal. We
should say not; not while the Monroe
doctrine lasts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29
TIME TO REST.
Irom the Washington Post.

FTOTN IIIt W UNTTTTIS IVII 7 UHV'
Having elected United States senator
housed his cattle, shaved the Wanamakcr
corpse, and attended to other political
chores, Mr.. Quay feels that he can well
afford to spend few days with the Flor
ida tnrDOO
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

Senator Sherman is clearly correct in
his contention that if the United States
government is to have anything to do
with the Nicaragua canal it ought to
build and boss it outright.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29
OUT OF 4 JOB.

From the Times Herald.
The man who knows all about the
money question is still whiting the
cracker barrel at the corner grocery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29
ONE WORTH NOTING.

From the Times-Herald.
1t seems that Queen Victoria still sees
the necessity for a distinction between
my lords and gentlemen
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

Another antitrust bill has made it's ap-
pearance at Harrisburg 1t declares
against public policy, unlawful and void,
all combinations, trusts or agreements
tending to lessen full and free competition
in any trade or business. Violation Of
the antitrust law forfeits the charter Of
any corporation in the state and the right
is denied foreign corporations % continue
business within the state. The bill pro-
vides for the punishment of violutors by
fixing fine of not less than 500 or moro
than $1,000 with Imprisonment IN the peri-
tentiary of not less than one year or more
than ten. 1t also provides for the instruc-
tion of grand juries to the provisions OF
the act by the various judges of the com
rnonWealth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

The first three weeks in January, the
new years present to Uncle Sam is a
deficit of $S,OOO,OOO It is evident Nc
kinley was elected none too soon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

Should an extra session of congress
be called early in March the new tar
iff law which it will pass might easily
go into effect on July /. That would
make July 4, 1897, a day douby com
memorative of American independence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

For the benefit of theatcr-goers, "A bill
has been introduced by Representative
Pitcairn of Allegheny. which makes 1t un-
lawful for any owner, lessee or manager
of theater, opera house or music hall or
other place of amusement, to permit any
person to wear during the performance
any hat or bonnet which will obstruct the
view of others. 1t makes It the duty of
the manager of the theater 10 eject the
person wearing the offending hat or bon
net, if it is not removed. The manager
who refuses to enforce the provisions of
the act is made liable to fine of So for
each offense, or five days'imprisOnment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29
B A II G A l M S

Odds and Ends, we find
while taking stock, are being
sold at greatly reduced prices
to make room for new spring
goods.
Have some good Dinner
Sets we are closing out very
low. $500 Sets, with a few
pieces short, now $1,000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29
BYRON WRITING

That ''shcol' 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 a paving stone We keep the best
in variety and quality. We also make
a speciality of Draughting Supplies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

The new game law which is being con-
sidered by the state game commission,
with a view to its enactment at Harris
burg, will provide a Uniform season for
hunting extending from Oct. Is to Dec 10.
1t is believed that this, if strictly enforced,
will give wild turkey, quail. partridges,
prairie chickens, rutiled grouse, pheasants,
woodcocks. squirrels and rabbits a chance
to multiply in the land. At present they
are rapidly becoming extinct.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

y sensible amendment to he ballot law
has been prepared by Representative Kea-
tor, of Philadelphia Its purpose is to do
away with the printing of canulua,eo'
names on columns headed with the politi-
cal titles. 1t provides that the candidates
names shall be printed in groups under tire
title of the office they are running for.
with the party appellation alongside. if
candidate receive more than one nomi-
nation his name can appear only once,
but the titles of all the parties when nom
mated him shall be printed alongside of
his name. The voter is required to place
a cross opposite the name of each candi-
date he desires TO vote for except for pres
idential electors
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

The very sensible and timely remarks
which follow are from the Philadelphia
Press: THE public school appropriation
being intended to promote public cduca-
tion ought to be distributed in a way best
to secure this object. That will be OBJ
tanned by giving the largest sum Of money
to those who most need it. The number
of children in a district is one test OF its
needs and its equitable claim on the school
appropriation The distribution of these
children as to whether they can be gath
cred into one school or must have several
is another test. \ district with thirty
children all convenient to a single school
building does not stand in the same need
of state aid as a larger but more sparsely
settled district with its children so widely
scattered that two school buildings and
two teachers are necessary. The fewer
the taXables and the less the value of
property in proportion to school popula-
tion the greater is the need in that district
of state assistance. The object or what
should be the object, of the state in APP
propriating state money for public eduCa-
tion is not to abolish taxes but to abolish
illiteracy, and the aid should be in pro-
portion to the need, Almost any rule of
distribution would be better than the pres
| ent one, 1t seems to us that the number
of schools and school teachers when the
| residents of a district think they need
| anu prove lntlI ldllll ny ldNlllS tllSiil =
| selves to maintain them off ers as con-
| venient ana just a basis as can easily
| be devised for the equitable distribution
of the state school appropriation"
| -:||:-
| A bulletin of decisions has been issued
| by the dairy and food commissioner show
| ing what things may not be made or sold
| in Pennsylvania. Among them it is stated
| that: No fraudulent or worthless article
| can be mixed with, or substituted for
| standard goods, and sold under the label
| compound" or Mixture" Only COM
pounds or mixtures known as Ordinary
| articles or ingredients of articles of food
can be so sold. In all cases goods sold as
pure, must be pure, and not compound
as in the case of flavoring extracts, dry
mustard, etc. Vanilla extracts must be
made from vanilla beans. Mixed extracts
of vanilla and tonka should be labeled
| Mixture" or Compound" Ether fla
vors, If sold, should be labeled and sold
as "Artfctal Strawberry" "AISficial
| Pineapple" havors, etc. as the case may
be. Nothing injurious TO health should en-
ter any food product. Salicyllc acid Is
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

Instead of recommending criminal in
sane prison exclusively for the relief Of
western Pennsylvania, the state board oi
charities will probably consider plans ioi
the establishment of an institution tnat
will benefit all the prisons of the state
The board will probably consider this
matter at its meeting to be held next
week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

The municipal league" bills now on file
at Harrisburg are six in number. They
relate primarily to Philadelphia, but con-
tain suggestions of general interest. For
instance. it is proposed to limit city fran
chises to SO-year periods, and require COM
pensation for the benefit of the city not
exceeding per cent. of the annual gross
receipts to prevent councilmen from
holding any other public office, city, coun-
ty, state or federal; to introduce the civil
service principle in municipal affairs and
give every city employe a fair public trial
when charged with wrong-doing; and.
finally, to do away with the employment
of the city's pay roll in politics.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-29

Two bills for the protection of trolley
motormen are now before the house al
Harrisburg; one introduced by Mr.. Crolh
ers, of Philadelphia, which would impose
q fine of S25 II day for each car not en-
closed within five months after the ac
goes into effect and one by Alex. T. Con
nell making the penalty $lOO = day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-08

slave raider and Portuguese half-caste roamed at will and culled the choicest youth of both sexes to be driven m herds to the slave marts of Angola and Zanzibar" Then in 1884 began the par tition of Africa among the European powers, with the result that the French Congo now has a population of nearly 5000, 900; German East Africa and the Cameroons, more than 7,0Oc000; the British possessions in Central and East Africa, nearly 10000, ,O00 more, while the remainder of equatorial Africa is di- Vided up between the Portuguese and the Italians. The entire area of this great central district is equal to the United States, including Alaska, and tWo-thirds of Mexico, with q total pop ulation of 4S000,0O0, of whom only about 3,000,000 are white. While there still remains much savagery in this vast region, the whole of it has been, according to MT, Stanley, brought to feel civilizing influences, and a new era is about to open for the dark con tinent."