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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
THE PRESIDENT AND CUBA.
From the Washington Star.

From the washington Star.
The presidents course so far with re-
spect to Cuba invites confidence. Not only
Is his interest aroused, but steps he has
taken show that peace for Cuba is his aim
and desire. No other explanation will an
swer. What else would explain his keep
ing General Lee at Havana, his sending a
special commissioner to the island to eX-
anime and report upon the latest phases
of the situation and his recommendation
of a liberal appropriation to relieve the
distress of the American residents there.
Let It be observed also how radically mis-
course in the premises toward congress
differs from that of his predecessor. AS
soon as Mr. Cleveland discovered that con-
gress sympathized with the insurgents he
arched his back and prepared for hght.
Congress was first ignored, and then de-
fed. One resolution favorable to the in
surgents was pigeon-holed. A second, or
like tenor, which the senate was on the
eve of passing, brought from Mr.. Olney,
who spoke for his chief, the contemptu-
Gus announcement that the president
would nay no attention to it even if it did
pass. Mr.. Mckinley. on the other hand
confers with the leading members OF both
houses, takes them fully into his conf-
dence lays before them for their official
use all of the information the state de-
partment has collected on the subject OF
CuDa, ana, altOgetneT, SHOWS SlnCeIe ana
scrupulous respect for congress.
1t is said that the president has plar
of his own for settling the Cuban matter
| Particulars are not given, and maybe, al
| this time, one mans guess about the piai
is as good as another's. But that the
| plan, whatever 1t may be, contemplates
| honorable peace for Cuba seems to bt
certain. Everything points to that. tt
| assume that after taking the steps III
has taken, the president may decide tC
| stop and let things drift again, as they
| have been drifting, is out of the question
The president by such an act would cove
| himself with worse than confusion.
The president shows no disposition Z
withhold anything from congress, or Il
buly congress with curt messages, an,
congress can afford to show full apprecia
tion of his friendly consideration. Tn
great desideratum is peace for Cuba
which, as we all know, can only com
front the throwing off of the Spanish yoke
! The plan that will accomplish that speed
lily is what is wanted. Whether that plal
originates in congress or in the whit
house does not so much matter
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
The Scnate's Opportunity.

Having performed its duty, as 1t
saw It. in the high obligation imposed
by the crisis in Cuba, the senate is now
free TO devote the whole of It's time
from today onward to consideration
of the purpose for which this extra
ordinary session of congress was con-
venedl The need of a speedy determin-
ation of the pending tariff measure
is emphasized on every hand by the
hesitant attitude of business, the des-
tttution of labor and the continued un-
Willingness of capital to make new in
vestment.
An incident was lately related to us
which graphically illustrates the pre-
valent suspense. A gentleman entered
a shoe store in neighboring city and
inquired of the proprietor how business
was. The proprietor, in reply, pointed
ITO three cases of shoes which were
standing close beside him. Those"
said he, represent my total stock or
ders for last month. Ordinarily 1
would carry about 50 cases; but until
the tariff on hides is fixed, 1 will have
to carry just as little stock as possible
OF else IdhF lilC IlSfN OA lOolllo q w. Va
money"
Multiply this curtailment in stock or
ders by the number of the shoe deal
ers in this country and an idea will be
gained of the slackness which must
necessarily ensue among all the indus
tries that contribute to the making of
a pair Of shoes. What is true of this
one commodity is naturally true in
greater or less degree, of all the other
commodities subject to tluctuation In
price by alterations in the tariff rates.
From the moment when a tariff bin Is
reported until the moment of it's enact
ment business of all kinds is unavoid-
ably halted. because of the uncertainty
with reference to possible changes in
the schedules. This is true at all times
and under all circumstances, but it is
felt now with particular keenness be-
cause of the long period of depression
preceding the attempt to construct
the pending bill.
All intelligent persons agree that a
revision of the tariff at this time, with
a view to raising sufficient federal re-
venue, is imperatively demanded by
the condition of the government $
finances Most persons Of intelligence
go further, and say that in such re-
vision protection to American interests
and opportunities should be the guild
ing principle. 1t is realized that while
an opening of the tariff question may
involve momentaryconstricticn in busi-
ness. it is as necessary to the COM
mercial health of the nation as is the
medicine that the physician admins
ters to the sick. But the very fact that
the opening of the question does mis-
chief for the moment is a paramount
reason why haste should be made to
have the whole thing over.
The senate cannot more effectually
strengthen it's grasp upon public re-
spect than by prompt and states
manlike approach to the duty now
awaiting 1t.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
Time to Call a Halt.

We heartily concur in the opinion
expressed by the Washington Post con-
cerning an attempt which is being
made in Illinois to secure special in
struction in the public schools as to the
evil effects of alcoholic drinks upon the
human system. 1.-THE public school
curriculum should" our contemporary
remarks, Include a text book on anat-
omy, physiology, and hygiene, because
the proper study of mankind is man
because a knowledge of the human
body and how to care for it is indis-
pensable in any well-considered plan
Of even the limited educational course
conte mplated by the peoples schools.
Such a text book should be written in
language easily comprehensive by the
average child of eleven or twelve years,
and should, as a matter of course, in
clude a chapter on the effects of diff
ferent foods and drinks on the stomach
and on the general health. Every
teacher of a public school should be
required to pass an examination in an
atomy, physiology and hygiene We
schools of the United States these re-
quirements as to text books and teach
ers are observed. If the books are de-
fcient in their treatment of the effects
of alcoholic drinks, they should be inn
proved. But the demand for a separa-
tion of one branch of an important
subject from all the rest is illogical.
That is not the proper way to educate
a child or a man The construction of
the body and the rules for preserving
and promoting health constitute a de-
partment in education that should be
| treated as a whole.
"The tendency of the times is to
overload the pupils in the public schools
| by the subdivision Of old subjects and
the introduction of new ones. There
are so many things to be learned-so
many that even the wisest of our an
! cestors had never heard of-that II is
becoming extremely difficult to draw
the line between the admissible and
the inadmissible. Complaint is made
and not without some reason.-that the
time of the children in the schools is oc
cupied with so many other things that
they fail to learn how to read well
how to spell correctly, how to write
legibly, or how to solve any but the
simplest problems in arithmetic. Tn,
demand for text books. charts, ant
/ lectures In the public schools on the
effects Of alcoholic drinks will, II gen
orally complied with, decrease tht
amount Of time devoted to the rudi
mentary branches and add to the mum
Der of those who will leave the schools
with a very inadequate equipment"
We concur in this opinion not with
any antagonism to the fullest possible
physiological instruction teaching thu
pertls of intemperance, but simply be
/ CAUSE II has become time to call {
halt upon the process of overburdenlnl
the public schools with fads and de
vices foreign to their fundamental pur
pose aud inimical to the accomplish
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22

OF the twelve Republican senators
who voted against the Morgan resolu-
ton, it is believed that not more than
two were really opposed to it. sena-
tors Hale and wellington are, to all in
tents and purposes, confirmed Span
iards on the Cuban issue; but the other
ten voted nay more out of Difference
to the presidents wishes than from
personal conviction. On the fiat merits
of an issue between Spain and Cuba,
the senate would divide about in the
ration of SS to 2. 1t is believed that in
the house the ratio is even smaller; but
with Speaker Reed adverse to the bel
ligerency resolution, 1t remains an
open question as to what the house
will do.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22

Weather and Other Predictions for
the Coming Week.

Sunday, May 2S.-Rogation Sunday.
Weather warm. A child born on this day
will be generous to excess and generally
unfortunate. An unlucky day.
Monday, May 24.-Sun sextile to Mars.
Weather warm. A child born on this day
will be ambitious and aspiring. but will
not be very fortunate. Doubtful day.
Tuesday, May S.-Weather unsettled.
A child born on this day will be very for
tunate and rise in life. Trave!, sign writ
ings and negotiate business.
Wednesday, May 6,-Moon seXtile to the
Sun. Weather fair and warm. A child
born on this day should keep in the en-
ploy of others. Sell about noon.
Thursday, May H.-Weather warm. A
child born on this day will have a quiet
career. Uncertain day.
Friday, May 2S-Venus trine to Jupiter
Weather fair. A child born on this day
will be kind, ambitious and generous, and
determined. Sell; do not quarrel.
Saturday, May 29.--Mercury in opposi'
ton to Saturn. A child born on this dag
will be sarcastic and bitter in temper. Al
uncertain day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
A Timely Admonition,

In all fairness it must be admitted
that the verdict of the coroner's jury
in the case of the two children killed
on Washington avenue the other night
Tailed exactly with the evidence. 1t
is a sad thing to contemplate the sud-
den extinguishment OF two lives by a
trolley car under any and all circum-
stances, and it is doubly sad when the
victims are mere tots, caught and
crushed while innocently playing in the
streets.
But it clearly is not the fault of the
Traction company If parents permit
their little ones to run at large in proX-
unity to danger; nor, so long as that
company obeys the ordinances can it
fairly be held to blame for the mishaps
which follow such carelessness on the
part of parents. The playing of chill
dren in the streets has grown in this
city to be a risk of such serious proper
tions that steps are needed to call a
halt upon 1t. The disposition to CEN
sure the Traction company for every
accident occurring by reason of the OPP
eTdllon III us CdIS iiIdy De lOS'"ISu W
some extent by frequent instances OF
recklessness in the running Of cars,
but It is unjust to pass censure indis-
criminately.
The trolley car has come to stay.
Talking against it will not eliminate
1t. The prudent course, then, is to pass
and enforce laws carefully regulating
its rate of speed, and then invoke the
common sense of the community 10
furnish its share of caution.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
We offer this week, to
reduce stock, extraOrdi-
NARY values i'm Curtains:

40 pairs Nottingham Lace, 69c. pair;
from S5c.
80 pairs Nottingham Lace, sSc. pair;
from $l.10.
1S pairs Nottingham Lace, $1.15 a
pair; from $1.S71a.
20 pairs Nottingham Lace, $1.SS a
pair; from $175.
Is pairs Nottingham Lace, s1.65 q
pair; from $500.
70 pairs Nottingham Lace, a.95 a
pair; from $3.50.
20 pairs Irish Point, ecru and white,
1915 a pair; from $3.50.
10 pairs Irish Point, ecru and white,
$4.55 a pair; from $3.50.
IL pairs Irish Point, ecru and white
$3.50 pair; from $6.c5.
10 pairs Irish Point, ecru and. white
$50 pair; from $3.50.
10 pairs Irish Point. ecru and white
| S.371s q pair; from $1,000.
- pairs Brussels Net, $3.50 a pair
| from $6.I5.
p pairs Brussels Net, $6.75 a pair
| from $7S5.
12 pairs Brussels Net, S775 pair
from $9.25.
p pairs Brussels Net, $3.50 a pair
| from $1,000
Il pairs Brussels Net, s1O.25 a pair
from $1,000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22

Mr.. Calhoun did we'll to conclude his
festivities in Havana before the storm
cloud in the senate burst.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
The Reason Why.

The president cannot wonder that
public opinion should exhibit restless
ness when by his own admission affairs
are in such a pass in Cuba that It is
unsafe, to publish the. reports OF our
consuls stationed therein, for tear that
such publication would draw upon the
authors the summary vengeance of the
Spanish mob. 1t Is doubtful II there
ever was another nation of the magnt-
tude of the United States which per-
mitted such a condition to continue un-
disturbed for months, without taking
visible steps to accord adequate sup
port to it's menaced representatives.
If II is true, as stated on the floor of the
senate, that the president has been
forced to concillate Spain in order to
render secure the lives of our consular
agents in Cuba, then a situation Is pre-
sented which it may as well be under
stood, once for all, the American peo-
pie will not tolerate.
1t may be said in extenuation Of the
policy of caution that the temper of the
Spaniard is so inhammable that an act
by US distasteful to him would involve
the possibility of war. At the same
time, there must be a limit to our for
bearance; and we agree with those sem
ators who assert that this limit is
reached when, for daring to perform
their honest duty, our consuls in Cuba
incur the hazard of mob violence and
assassination. Here an issue is pre-
sented, not simply of sentimental re-
gard for another race struggling to free
itself, but one that touches our national
honor on it's tenderest spot. Surely our
flag is a contemplate falsehood unless
it shall guarantee to it's official SER
wants in foreign lands, under every cir
cumstance and at all times, the strong
arm of it's unflinching support. 1t is no
excuse in the present emergency to say
that it has been inexpedient to make a
show OF force near Cuba. 1t can never
be inexpedient to give ample notifica-
tion to foreign powers that the emblem
of the United States covering repre-
sentative of this government must and
shall be respected.
Great as has been the popular under
current for Cuba, it is improbable that
that alone would have swept the senate
into course of action reputedly coun-
| ter to the executives plans. 1t is un-
reasonable to believe that the members
of that body would on an ordinary oc-
casion and for ordinary reasons have
assumed position indicative of dissat-
| isfaction with the executives course
No other president in our times has
commanded greater respect from sena-
tors than has Mr. Mckinley and toward
none other has there been a more gen.
uine show of cordiality on the part OF
the coordinate branch. Therefore WI
must conclude that it was an altogether
unusual and extraordinary reason
which dictated the adoption, by almost
three votes to one, of the Morgan bel
ligerency resolution over the heads o.
the administrations spokesmen. Suci
a reason is supplied in the hypothesis
that the senate has finally wearieC
of the fruitless endeavor to win result:
from Spain by studious minlstration:
to Spain's insufferable conceit and il
determined to the extent Of its influ
ence to try instead the manlier plan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22

surgents, Spain has already as good
as host Cuba. In hiS judgement the
best solution Of the whole problem Is
for the United States to assume
protectorate over Cuba until the ma
tive government establishes its ability
to stand alone.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22

they were instituted. IT must be re-
membered that state-supported schools
were established for the fundamental
purpose Of qualifying the young for
safe citizenship. They were designed
to bring the greatest good to the great
est number. This aim cannot be real
ICED by so splitting their curriculum as
to provide an extended variety of spec
ialties for the few. 1t is necessary
to inclte reaction in educational cir
cles against the specializing tendencies
now so much in evidence and to get
back upon the broad foundations where
public instruction can impart the wid-
est benefits to the whole community.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22

In the party which accompanied Spe-
cial Commissioner Calhoun to Cuba
was Charles Pepper. one Of the most
trustworthy Washington correspon-
dents. Mr., Pepper is communicating
20 the Evening Star OF Washington
come exceedingly interesting letters
descriptive Of the party's experience
His testimony is absolutely uncolored
by bias. but re confesses that the gem
intelligent residents who are courag-
eous enough to offer their true opinions.
- that however It may go with the in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22

Also special prices ON
Tamboured Muslins. An
inspection will convince
you that it is to your i'm
terest to purchase now.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
SCRANTON, MAY 20, 1897.

We hasten to assure our Wilkes
Barre contemporaries that when they
accuse Scranton of being a wicked city
they invite dangerous comparisons.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22

Carl Schurz has so long posed as the
conscience of this nation that there
hp iS
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-18
GREECE WILL FIGHT.

The Coercive Course of Europe Has
Angered the Little Nation to the Point
of Fighting Turkey-Turks Fortifying
the Frontier.
ATHENS, March l7.-It is the general
belief here that nothing now can pre-
vent war, and that the government has
its plan of campaign fully prepared.
The cabinet has had long session as to
the attitude to be taken in face of the
coercive program Of Europe and it is
reported that decision was reached to
take active measures, as being the only
solution possible for Greece.
The center of interest is now trans.
ferred from Crete to the Macedonian
frontier. 1t is evident from the haste
which the government has displayed
in getting it's available troops Off by
sea before the commencement of the
blockade that there is strong cOnvic-
ton that they will be neeued at once.
With the sea rOute clio ed, the trans
portation of troops must be overland,
and this would he an exceedingly slow
and difficult process, owing to the lack
of horses and the We y Incomplete rail-
way system in the northern portions of
Greece. Many OF the war correspond
ents have already arrived at Volo,
Larissa and other frontier points.
1t is reported that the Turkish forces
on the Macedonian frontier are raising
a double line of Notifications and being
constantly reinforced from Salonica.
CANEA, March 17.-Colonel Vassos
has transferred his headquarters to
Sphakia, the most mountainous and in.
accessible position in the island. This
is held to indicate that Greece is firmly
resolved not to recall her troops, step
which is regarded as impossible in the
face of the strong national feeling.
Colonel Vassos will strongly fortify his
new camp, which is revictualed for
several months. He is now able to
await the progress of events.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-18
A TRAIN DYNAMITED.
Spanish Troops Blown Up by
the Cubans.
NEARLY ESQ KILLED OR INJURED.
The Locomotive and Six Cars DemoI-
ished--The Train Was Carrying Troops
TO Reinforce san CristobaI-Captain
Lynn, an American, Contrived It.

HAVANA, March 17.-Through Cubans
here it is learned that a train carrying
Spanish troops has been blown up by
dynamite while passing over a deep
gorge south of Candelaria, Pinar del
Rio province, and that nearly $50
soldiers were killed or injured. The
locomotive and six cars were demolished.
The Spanish General Arial had
learned of projected insurgent at
tack, supposedly on San Cristobal and
he sent off 500 troops in armored cars
to reinforce the garrison there. About
ten miles from San Cristobal the road
crosses deep gorge on very high
bridge about 800 feet long. The insur-
gents, learning Of the departure Of the
train, lined the bridge at the bends and
center with heavy charges of dyna-
mite, connecting the explosive by
wires with battery in the woods some
distance off.
Three hundred insurgents lay in am.
bush nearby. 1t is understood that the
MINI brothers were in command and
that Captain John Lynn, the young
American electrical engineer, who has
made himself famous in Cuba for his
work on the dynamite gun, contrived
the affair.
The train approached the bridge
about O'Clock in the morning. When
fully on it all three charges were ex-
ploded by the wires. The engine and
cars flew into the air like so many
chips and fell into the deep gorge be-
low, crushing dead and injured alike.
There the wreckage caught fire.
AS soon as the explosion occurred the
insurgents dashed from their ambus-
cade with wild cries and began mas.
sacre. But for the timely hoisting eff a
white flag by Colonel Mores, who was
in command of the Spanish forces
every man would have been macheted.
AS it was the Cubans secured 800 pris-
oners, including ten officers. The pri.
vate soldiers, after being divested OF
their uniforms, wero released and sent
to San Cristobal, the officers were re,
tanned as hostages, as 20 insurgents
who are held at Artemsa, are threat.
ened with death.
The Spaniards here admit the dyna
miting of the train, but claim that the
details are exaggerated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-18
A Revelation for Weak Won en-.

Weak, nervous women who suffer from
female complaints, Irregularities, dis
charges, backache, ETC., get no sympa.
thy because they ''look WE'LL" No one
but the physician knows what they suf-
fer, and no one but a great specialist in
female diseases like DR.. Greene, 80 West
lath st., New York City, the most sue
cessful physician in curing these com
plants, has the knowledge, skill and
remedies which never fail to cure. Wo.
men should know that DR.. Greene can
be consulted by mail free. Write the
Doctor. You can thus get his opinion
and advice in regard to your case free
Write now 1T may result in your cure.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-18
THE MARKETS.

PITTsBURG, March 10.
WHEAT-No. | red, S51s5c No. red, $40
85C: srring wheat, S4dSjc.
CORN-No. = yellow ear, 27I6d28c; No. 2
shelled, 27627I1a Ugh mixed shelled, 25I6Q
2534c.
OATs-No. white, i256G6c; No. 2 do, 22If
623c; extra No. white, 2lI2! 1Gc; light
mixed, !G16Tt2c.
HAY--No. ! timothy. Sll. 7j6l2iO; No 2,
SlO.O0Wn5l; packing, S8.00J8.50: No. feed
Ing prair e, S7.6Od7.7j; wagon hay, Sl4.OU0
1900 for timothy.
POULTRY-Large live chickens, 7Oa8Oc per
pair live chickens small, 50160c; dressed,
lO@l2c per pound; live ducks, 7569 C per pair;
dressed l66Il6c per pound; live turkeys, llQ
l2c per pound; dressed, l40l5c; live geese,
SlLOGbl.' per pair.
BUTTER-Egin prints 2l@22c; creamery,
2O12lc; Ohio fancy creamery, 180l8I6c; fancy
country roll, HQDl5c; low grade and cooking,
6GlUc.
CHEESE-Fancy New York full cream,
l2M0l3c; Ohios, full cream, late make, Ito
1l1Gc; new Wisconsin Swiss, in tubs, llI6Ql2c;
limburger, new, sI6a9c; Ohio Swiss, In tubs,
ll13c; Swiss, in bricks, 5-pound average,
l0QDlc.
EGGS-Strictly fresh Pennsylvania and
Ohio, in cases, 1901 NC: selected. fancy
stock, 70 GllRc; duck eggs, 1920; goose
eggs, 5006c.