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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31

The Sun is disposed to criticize the
tives to office. If the relatives are as
we'll fitted for their places as the presi-
dent is for his. we don't see the point
to the criticism; and it appears that
they are.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31

The Toronto Gobe admits that the
Dingley bill is quite likely to hurt
Canada, but INDUCES the hope that
"the next folly" of the United States
will be export bounties, which will
more than compensate Canadians" The
Globe is chasing a rainbow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31

The Atlanta Journal proposes as
cure for the lynching propensity that a
fine of $4,000 be imposed upon the
people Of each county for every lynch
ing within its borders unless the per-
petrators are convicted and punished
within specified period. In what
southern state could It get such law
pnacied2
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31

Glad as we are to hear a Republican
president praised, we hope that this
new chorus of Mugwump adulation
which is audible since Major McKin-
ley promulgated his civil service ex-
tension order will not long continue.
If it shall, 1t may prove fatal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31

suffering ship-wreck. The ratio Of risk
is not greater, however, than in travel
by rail; and If one chooses the best
steamship lines and ignores the sec
ond rate vessels, it is practically re-
duced to zero.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31

There is no more reason why the
government should own an armor plant
than why it should own navy yard
or a rifle factory or a gunwad mill
or knapsack establishment. If pri-
vate enterprise can do the business, let
il do it,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31
GOOD TIMES AT HAND.
n the pl,ladeIphia Ledgcr.

FIom The FEIadeIphla Ledger,
Respecting the effect of the tariff on
general business, there is no doubt that
II will act as a stimulant. Its protective
quality VIII encourage investments in
manufacturing enterprises. The situation
Is encouragl glng to business men. The basis
OF trade has been established and our
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31

The Philadelphia Times cannot under
stand why the Lycolnng county Re-
publican convention neglected to say
anything about the work of the recent
legislature. Now what was there for
4 Republican convention tc say?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31

That travel on the great lakes Is dan
gerous is shown In the report of the
life saving service for 1896. which says
that in that year one death occurred
for every 26O persons lmperilled and
the loss Of imperiiled property was ilh
per cent. These figures have reference.
Of course, 10 passengers and property
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune AstrolOger.
Astrulabe Cast: 2.3O a. M, for Saturday,
July 81 1887,

~ u M
A child born on this day will notice
that when it comes to public opinion the
Democratic councils seem to represent
a Congress of rough riders"
1t would seem TO be u good thing for the
peace of northern Lackawanna county II
Baylor's FISH POND was filled up with ce-
ment.
Tho distance between Klondike and
Scranton on the return trip is great-es-
pecially II you have 10 walk II.
Rain fails on the just and the unjust
alike these days-unless they are provided
with umbrellas.
Ajacchus' Advice.
"The scorcher nest go" remarks an ex-
change. No! no! Better make him stop.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31

The one notable fact which is grad
ually overspreading the Cuban prob
lem is that Spain is tired of the profit
less and wearing struggle and would
welcome a good excuse to give up.
The chances are she will soon get it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31

If the Business Mems league wants
will keep up this talk of an independ-
ent movement under the leadership of
Leach and Van Valkenburg.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31
YER RSATILE.

From the Philadelphia Press.
The Wyoming county Republican con-
vention the other day indorsed the ad-
ministration of Governor Hastings and
the legislature that has just adjourned
1t couldn't have displayed more versatii-
ity,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31

The Maryland Democratic conven-
tion was controlled absolutely by Sena-
tor German, who thus verified his re-
cent assertion that he was going to re-
tire from politics.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31

The London Chronicle perceives in
the retirement of Professor Andrews
from the presidency Of Brown Uni
versity a sure sign of a coming storm
that win shake the pillars of the
American republic. The Chronicle is
kind to warn us in time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31

Being a legislator doesn't appear to
be the profitable snap that some fell
lows lately at Harrisburg evidently
expected it would be. Politics is in
decd uncertain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31

If man is really tired Of life he can
doubtless find means to end 1t here
without going to Alaska.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31

AS a rule the politicians of Europe are
wondering at our self-restraint in the
matter of Spain, and at our hesitation in
regard to Hawaii But one side of the Eu-
ropean stock jobbers, Europe's, or rather
England's jealousy of us, and the people
in this country who live without respect
for its present or hope for its future, try
to make us out quarrelsome and danger
Gus. If there is a more pcaceable country
than the United States in the world to-
day, we do not know II. We know that
there is none whose circumstances are
naturally a greater guarantee of peace.
And we believe that the ISLANDERS of our
enemies abroad and at home viii. fail be-
cause of the worlds common sense abil-
ity to see that the sef-respect which up
holds our rights is legitimately a twin TO
the intelligence and calmness that make
| for peace.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31
FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE.
N the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
1t happens that within the last few
years we have come into unusually close
contact with the interests of several for
eign countries. For two of them the re-
suits have been extremely irritating. We
have checked England in her intended
violation OF the Monroe doctrine in Vene-
zuela. In Cuba the barbarities of Spain
and her struggle to maintain the anach-
ronsm of transatlantic, rule in this
hemisphere have compelled on the part
of our citizens vigorous condemnation of
our governments forbearance, which in
Spain has aroused great bitterness in
rejoinder. on the Pacific ocean side we
are about to annex the republic of Ha-
waii.
The advocate., 1897-01-20
Ism and disgrace to It's authors; therefore

Ism and disgrace TO lGs Authorsi therefore
be IL
Resolved, By the Farmers Alliance and In
dustFial Union Of Kansas, In annual session
assembled that we hurl back these venomous
assaults upon our fair State and her intelli-
gent citizenship in the faces Of the authors
and publishers, and brand them 90 asfalsehoods,
unfOunded in fact and unfit to be answered.
The history Of Kansas as q struggling Terri
tory, as free State battling for the American
union and later as an example Of material
prosperity and progressive thought, is suffi'
cient answer to all these base calumnies Of
the so-cslled sound money press Of the East
Kansas is truly American and will ever con-
tend for an American monetary system.
A resolution was also adopted In re-
gard to the death of Sister Lucy Plum
mer Of Usage county.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President-Mrs. Emma Troudner Of
Csrbondsle, reelected.
Vice President -SolOn Gray, Rice
county.
SeCretsry--Mrs. Blna A. Otis, To.
peka.
Treasurer-P. M. Gilbert, Topeka.
Chsplain-Mrs. d. /. Furbeck, To
peks.
Lecturer-Joel Reece, Pratt.
Assistant Lecturer--Mrs. P. j. Bare,
Media, Douglas county.
Doorkeeper-A. j. Sweet, Clifton.
Stewsrd-O. L. Tabor, Burlingsme.
Judiciary committee-W. B. Gssche,
Hartford; A. B. Smith, Topeka; R. H.
Irons, Mcpherson.
A committee of seven was elected In
conformity with the suggestions made
by the Committee on the Good of the
Order, which consisted Of Sisters DiggH
and Bare and Brothers Irons, Otis,
Smith, Tabor and ReeCe.
The newly-elected officers were then
installed.
The report Of the Committee on Con-
stitution and Bylaws was adopted,
The changes made eliminates member
ship fee, reduces the dues for male
members and makes the dues the same
for the sisters as for the brothers. As
new constitutions will not be printed
at present, the Secretary will furnish
slips of the amended sections upon ap-
plication.
The meeting was more largely st-
tended and more enthusiasm mani.
tested than our most Sanguine workers
had expected. The sentiment mani
tested throughout every session was
such that we have reason to hope for
an increase In our membership during
the coming year.
The Executive board will hold meet
ing at an early date and formulate
plans to carry out the recommends
tions of the meeting and for future
action, which viii be duly sent out to
all the active Alliances of the State.
Important cooperative work Is In con.
temptation.
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The advocate., 1897-01-20
Retrenchment and RefOrm.

EDITOR ADvoCATE:-Very much is
being said about retrenChment and re.
form by the incoming Legislature. |
would like to offer what 1 think is the
best suggestion of all that have yet
come to light, and it is this: Cut sal
aries down to the lowest notch posi-
BILE; then reduce to q much smaller
number the members Of the Legisls-
ture. There are too many officers In
both State and county. Their numbers
should be reduced. E. WILSON.
-FOUR correspondent evidently Overlooks the
fact that the number OF Legislators ls regu-
lated by constitutional enActment-ED.l
The advocate., 1897-01-20
FREE SILVER CONVENTION.
The BimetalIic Clubs Of Kansas Hold an
Enthusiastic Meeting and Organize
for Future Work.

most successful and enthusiastic con-
Vention in Hamilton hall, Topeka, on
the 18th inst. Between 700 and 800
delegates were present from every Sec
tlon of the State. ID. 9. TillOtsOn, the
State Organizer of Silver Clubs, called
the convention to order. Committees
we're appointed on credentials, perms-
nent organization, order Of business,
resolutions and constitution and by
laws. Ex-senator John Martin dellv-
cred the address Of welcome, which
was responded to by Rev. Fl. b. Fle-
harty. Carl VroOman was called for
and made short address.
AT the afternoon session r. W.
Turner was elected permanent Chair
man and d. G. ZercheT and Frank
Elliott Secretaries. Chairman Turner
and Ex-Governor John P. st. John sd-
dressed the convention. The Free
Silver Qusrtette of Blue Mound sang
several songs which were well received.
The report of the Committee on Res
OlutiOns caused spirited debate. AS
introduced 1t included demand for
government ownership Of railroads
and other things which a majority of
the convention regarded'as foreign to
the object of the convention. The
resolutions were finally referred back
to the committee with instructions to
remodel them. At the evening session
slI the resolutions were stricken out
except the following, which was
adopted:
The Bimetallic League Of Kansas, in State
convention assembled, at the city OF Topeka,
January -, 1897, hereby declares that we favor
the free and unlimited coinage Of silver and
gold OF the present legal ratio Of 16 to 1, with
out consulting any other nation, and any per-
SON believing in the free coinage Of both gold
and silver at the ratio Of 16 to and opposed
to trusts and corporations controlling the af-
fairs Of government, may become member
Of this clubs auxiliary and this club.
The following resolution was offered
and adopted blythe convention:
ResoIUed, That nepotism in Office will lose
more votes than all Of the people with united
actlen can secure. We are opposed to 1t in
any form.
The Committee on Constitution and
Bylaws made its report, which was
adopted. 1t provides for the Organi-
zstion of the Kansas Free Silver Union,
having a President, Secretary, assist.
ant Secretaries and Treasurer, to be
elected by the convention, aud seven
Vice Presidents and an Executive
committee to be chosen by Congress
sional districts. An annual conven-
tlon is to be held In Topeka on the first
Tuesday after the second Monday in
January. Every club belonging to the
Union is entitled to one vote and an
additional vote for every 100 members
or major fraction thereof. Each auxil.
iary is to pay 10 cents into the treasury
Of the Union for every member en-
rolled.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year, and the conven-
tion adjourned: President, ID. G. TIL
lotson, Topeka; Secretary, Fred J.
Close, Topeka; Assistant Secretaries,
F. w. Elliott, Dentonville, and A. P.
Shreve, Topeka; Treasurer, Hon. John
Davis, Junction City. Vice Presi-
dents, by Congressional districts:
First. Lea Simpson; Second, J. L.
The advocate., 1897-01-20

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are small,
sugar-coated granules; agreeable to take.
Children like them. II the druggist wants
TO sell you some other pills that pay him
better, just think of what pays you. You
viii receive a sample package free IL you
will send your name and address to the
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, N. X,
The advocate., 1897-01-20
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Alliance convened at l:SO with
President in the chair. Committee on
Credentials made their report and was
continued. Their final report showed
between forty and fifty members In at
tendance. The President appointed
the following committees:
Order of Business--C. W. Ames, A.
J. Sweet, o. L, Tabor.
Good of the 0rder-Phoebe j. Bare,
Anna L. Diggs, W. B. GasChe, A B.
Smith, Solon Gray.
Finance II. PlerSOn, Joel Reece,
Emma S. Marshall.
Resolutions--B. EVsns, S. L. Rug
giles, w. p. Flenner.
Revision of ConstitutiOn-Bina A.
Otis, William Owen, Solon Gray, Joel
ReeCe.
Mrs. Anna L. Dlggs was introduced
and gave an address on "The OppOr.
tunity Of the Present Administration. +"
A general discussion then followed.
EVENING SESSION.
President introduced Brother j. G..
Otis, who gave an address on the
growth OF the reform movement.
Mrs, Phoebe j. Bare of Douglas
county read splendid paper on "The
Visible Results of Woman's Work In
the Alliance"
"The Necessity of Farmers Organi-
zations" was presented In paper read
by Mrs. Blns A. Otis. A general dis
cussion on the points of the paper fol-
lowed. IL was voted to have both of
the papers published In the ADVOCATE.
DIR. G. Bohrer was called out and
gave an interesting talk on reform
questions.
WEDNESDAY.
Alliance opened In due form at 10
O'Clock. Committee on Order of BusI-
mesa made their report, which was
adopted.
Committee on the Good OF the Order
made the following report, which was
adopted with q preamble:
I. We recommend each sub-Alll@nce shall
appoint committee ON political record, the
duty Of which shall be to keep close watch OF
the details OF State and National legislati on
and report to the same at each regular meet
ing. This committee shall secure the Con-
OressiOndI Record and prepare digest Of and
report the same.
q Each sub-Alliance shall appoint statisti-
clan, whose duty 1t shall be to keep careful
record OF the industrial condition In his To-
Cality the number Of farm mortgage foreclos.
ures, the price of farm products and the gen.
eral condition Of prosperity from week 60
week during the coming year
8. We recommend the study Of o system Of
barter checks 20 facilitate the exchange OF
Labor and OF commodities,
q We recommend the investigation OF the
farm village system and commend its prac-
tical application wherever II may be feasible,
g. We recommend the election by this body
OF committee to confer with other bodies
having purposes in whole or part in common
with ourselves looking to q common union OF
effort, 10 common united end, and we re.
spectfnlly urge such organizations to appoint
similar consultation committees
We reafirm our allegiance to the free
coinage OF silver. and Alliance demands, and
snail not relax our labor in their behalf
Report OF Committee on Resolutions
was adopted, 40 follows:
WAEaEAs, The Farmers Alliance ana Indus
trial Union was from stern necessity brought
into sxlatenee, % teach ths principlea Oi
.-.. -A--lL /.
The advocate., 1897-01-20
KANSAS STATE ALLIANCE.
Report Of the Last Annual Session Of That
Organization.

hop0rJ OF Lh0 LaBt Annu1l boBelOn Vi In@O
Organization.
On January 8 the ninth annual ses-
sion Of the Kansas State Alliance was
called to order by the President, Sister
Emma Troudner. A Committee on
Credentials was appointed, consisting
OF Sister Otis, Brothers Joel Reece aud
y. b. French.
After the announcement that the
afternoon and evening sessions would
be open to the public, q recess was
taken until l:S0 p. m.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-21
THEATRICAL.

| Several evenings last week the Column
bla Opera company drew large audiences
| at tho opera house, and Tuesday night
the attendance was unusually large to
| witness the presentation OF EIcyt's "a
| Bunch OF Keys" Whether because of
| general prosperity In Houston and a plen-
tifulness of dollars. or because the long
walt for the seasons attractions, in con-
| sequence of yellow fever scares and quar-
| antinc, had made the public SHOW hum
| cry" the fact remains that the patronage
this season has so far been much above
the ordinary--to the great satisfaction of
| the opera house management and the de-
| llght OF visiting companies For the cur
rent week this record is not likely to he
broken. as tho attractions, though few,
are said to be of n very superior order.
Tomorrow (Monday) night will be seen
here for the first time "a Southern Ro-
NANCE" and Wednesday and Thursday,
with Thanksgiving matinee Thursday,
Tho Brownies will be presented, The
season Is just now beginning to open up.n
fact, and a string of good things will be
enjoyed in the next few weeks.
"A Southern Romance" the new NAV
which opened the season so successfully
al the Fifth Avenue theater New York
deals with a mans struggle with that
s'e"' passion which has wrecked and
o'isn'ehea so many lives. II Is the old,
o'o soory OF love and pride. The scene Is
'a'd IN Central Kentucky, Into the tran
dnii existence OF we'll bred but mother
less girl, living alone with her financially
embarrassed father. and betrothed, as a
FAMILY obligation, to a wealthy yo,,np
morse dealer the oomrade OF her child
nv u"oo mere comes a spell against which
sne Is wholly unable TO contend man
s,Saseu as gardener. who first makes
MS appearances asking for work. wins Tho
grls heart, The man Is a musician, re~
,,a any enltlvated, and. notwithstand-
iis tne humble work in which he liz en-
sagsd, IT is clearly Indicated that he Az a
gentleman His secret Is kent nv 81 ,yn,.ss
E E,g0m Tn, m,SS enpioyed upon the place, who
~. iornleriy been a trooper in the cavni
~ regiment abroad In which the sunnosas
,ramn was an officer OF noble birth Tha
i 10Y, OF the girl Cor the man is discove,,d
c amsre IS q hasty fight. The father dis
susess that she Is Como and is beside him
sen with grief and shrme 1T the annar-
en- disHraue of MS daughters elrpement
WIN servant. lie swears to 6,;seMn hn,,
~ sam ~ company with her former lance
follows and captures her In company Win
ner lover. The dcnouament a saiI ~ W
not only thrilling. but one OF tho mns.
s seuShins stage pictures. The play viii lie |
Me Man q, Sweeney Coombs' opera house
VI the Brownies" to bo seen wedn.s- |
DAY and Thursday. the DALLAS News savs.
me WONDERFUL progress the stage oar. |
rehters art has made In the last few
years was forcibly exomplifed at the |
opera house lastGl!ght In the nerf.,,.,,,. :, !. 1
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-21

Bud MCGEE, q. X. Harvey, Henry Zavala,
Albert Jaeger, Henry Singleton, i'm Mar
tin. WIN Gibson, Ed Penn. +. jake Young,
VIM. Candy, Harvey Penn, p. Smith, VIM
and Ben Sowell Dick Baker, Vic,Ur Hig-
genbottom, Dick Tompkins, Frank .arvers,
Barber Nelson, John Marsh. Harvey Nc
Kinney. G.. ID. Pace. Theo. Kimmings,
Chris. Wagner. Jr.; Mrs. b. Summers; Mr.
and Mrs, D. A. Mckinney. Mr.. and Mrs
VIII Martin and Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Wag-
Der.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-21

Miss Rose Myrtle Jones Dnson
Where
the
In the Nashville Conservatory
lot the tennessee centennial with 300 others although
she has published
Germany
March, which
instrumental selection with Houston players
Is daughter
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-21
LANGTRY'e
Will Contest ths
ceased far 4 A

Will Contest the
ceased Fssa a Al
| Chicago Record v
Few are aware =
time when in ls74ta
at the age Of %, ~
| he was a widower
| daughter. The htts
| relatives Of his TINT
until now has bern
as well as by those 2
has forwarded . CO.
as / have stated n
erty In Ireland view
$4,000. 1t has been
that this estate ~
try herself. but
hitherto ignored sse
sibiy may induce
forego her rights Y
she has not as yes
tenttcm OF withdnE
daughter. now y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-21

coiors. ~ $40
One Of the Biggest surprises of the sea-
sor has been the hit made by tie Roster
Bial buresque, 'Gayest Manhattan"
where iSS e'sis-
FRANK L. Perley, not content with d.
recting the fortunes OF the Bostonians ana
me sporting Duchess" will shortly q g
sumo uile management of another impor-
tant attraction. '''ipo'-
Charles b. Hanford rs winning much
praise for his virile approximations Of vi.
tan'VS ana ingomar. which he plays al
we wednesday matinees during the on
saeeHehts OF Thomas w. Keene.
hirke La shelle successfully launched
The Wizard of the Nile ON Nova,rhar
!. The company Is headed by F,red Frear
q SieVer comeifan, who succeeded Darhv
i'eii an The Tar and Tartar
Fanny Davenport denies most emnhot,c-
aiw that she VIII revive any of the sar-
uou plays this season. Miss Davennort
pins her faith to "A Soldier OF Fr,n,., !.
, ,,.s VIII appear I'm that piece excl,,siveiv
"'ihain GNlette has just finished an
Adap'a'n' Of French farce. His tr,n ~
LONDON In tho spring has been abandcn "a
s M,a.b az nob EnEiish company win give ZOO
ANNIE Irish trenanran :. -.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-21
OPEN ALL NIGHT s %sss ! n !
Telephone us your orders your medicine will reach
R. G. STUART DRUG COMPANllas
Corner Main Street and Preston Avenue g.

Sir Henry Irving, ws' III =:
souvenir of the pee
the London Lyceum m
played the leading Z ~
whom she also tin1
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-21

rpm Stage fright, and the first night of
"A Soldier of France proved a irving or
deal, but he acquitted himself with flying