davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05
Faint Hope for Cuba.

All the information at hand por-
tends what in sporting parlance would
be termed draw" between Spain and
Cuba. Both sides appear to be ex-
hausted and neither has ACCOMPLISHED
positively sufficient progress to jea-
pord the others position. What ad-
Vantages can be perceived al this dis
tance seem rather to rest with Spain,
and if she had the means and the time.
it would no doubt soon be all up with
the rebellion Put she has neither the
Cne nor the other, and must be con-
tent with an occupation of the more
easily fortified towns, pending the ne
gotiation of peace of some kind.
Had the United States, either a year
ago or last January, recognized the
L"Iligerency of the insurgents, as it
was hoped by nine Americans in every
ten that our government would do
the scale would unquestionably have
turred in Cuba's favor. Upon this
rDlnt the evidence does not admit of
doubt Spain herself virtually conced-
ed the potentiality of American infu-
Cleveland administration. drew near to
its close, she, for political effect on the
incoming administration, abruptly re-
versed her policy of brutal harshness
TO Americans captured in Cuba as sus-
poets, and substituted a policy of the
atrlcal amiabillty and good humor
The hand which only a few months
before had ruthlessly thrust our clti-
zens into sinking dungeons and kept
them there regardless of treaty stipu-
lations or the protests of our CONSUL
general, now ostentatiously approached
the outer prison door, turned backward
the key and bade the abused inmates
10 step forth into freedom. There
probably has not been in modern his
tory another instance of the bully so
quickly changed by fear into the lick
spittle; and the worst of il remains to
be added in the fact that to all appear
ances the volatile American public has
been satisfied with this concession and
Is willing to let Cuba and the future
shift for themselves.
Under these circumstances II is very
probably, in our opinion, that the Gu
ban leaders win eventually make their
peace. They have done the best they
could: but neither they nor any other
set of patriots so eircumscribed could
hope TO make successful battle for free
Com against the combined power of
Spain and the United States For as
the case now stands We are virtually
in alliance with Spain: our navy is at
spain's service TO prevent the ship
ment of Cuban supplies; and our ma
tural sympathy as a people cannot find
practical vent without bringing us into
legal conflict with the powers that be.
1t should be added that this Is a ma
tural sequence of the refusal Of con-
gress 10 insist upon its demand for exc
cutive recognition of Cuban belliger-
ency: but whatever the cause may be
the fact Is that we are now virtually
in league with Spain for the de faeto
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05
Concerning Dogs.

a representative farmer living in
Abingdon township addresses to us the
Following letter: rs Representative
Coray trying to legislate in the interest
OF dogs? If so, why? Can he and any
supporters he may have, be aware that
dogs have eXterminated the sheen in
dustry of this whole region; time was
when our sheep and those of our neigh
bors roved over all the rugged pastures
OF these hill farms, but our fiocks have
been mangled and slaughtered by dogs
TO such ruinous extent that raising
sheep has been given up, for this cause,
and no other Sooner or later every
flock was ravaged. / have seen fifteen
high grade SouthdOwns dead and dy
ing as the result OF one nights amuse-
ment of the dogs.
The township is supposed to pay a
nominal price for sheep so DESTROYED.
and this fund Is created from the dog
tax of each township. Can Mr.. Corav
propose to remove even this provision?
1t Is so inadequate already that owners
OF destroyed sheep have been waiting
here many of them, ten years for their
pay, with no certainty of future set
tlement. Perhaps Mr.. Coray's motive
IN abolishing the tax is to make way
Tor more immediate and ample
method of meeting these Just
claims. But having done this, let him
abolish the dog also, at least in the
proportion of three out of every four.
Then we might resume sheep raising
andIighten the poverty on the farms.
incidentally, 1t may be remarked that
your town streets would be less malo-
dorous' and all the children safer who
walk therein"
That sheep-ralsers should be reim-
bursed from some source for losses oe-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05

Henri Rochefort, writing in the
Forum of the Cuban revolution, re-
marks: "The entire people of the Uni
ted States have espoused the cause of
those who are struggling with so much
valor and abnegation to break so odious
a yoke. VIII the Federal government
show it self less generous than the
great nation i'm the name of which it
speaks? VIII the American eagle allow
the Spanish vulture to settle upon its
prey?' 1t looks, Henri, as If it would
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05

rights. II embraces over 100000 square
miles, with population OF some 100000 OOO.
Free institutions exist wherever the state
OF civilization promises good government.
Trade is free and Of enormous volume
at home and abroad. OF the worlds
steam shipping, aggrcgating lG13iS5 IONS,
the empire owns lO.jOSii3 tons. or the
25,6li,0S9 tons OF the steam and sailing
tonnage Of the world 13,3j9026 are British.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05

casioned by vicious dogs is self-ev-
IDENTIFY Just; and the present arrange
ment, although cumbersome, is clearly
better than none. IL is the great mis-
fortune of the canine family that II
has to suffer as whole for the Ill do
ings Of comparatively small minority.
We admire and defend dogs as a class;
but of course there are exceptions. Pos
sibly our correspondent has been
brought into contact. chiefly with the
exceptions
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05
THE NEXT STATE CONVENTION,

From the Philadelphia Times.
The last state convention consisted of
2S9 delegates. the representation having
been based upon the vote for Harrison In
1892. and one delegate being allowed from
each representative district for every 2Wl
Republican votes or moiety thereof cast
at that election. The same ratio of rep
resentaion prevails at present under the
rules OF the party and this will bring tho
total number Of delegates In the next
convention up to 1863, divided among the
siNty-sevcn counties of the state as lol-
lows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05
The Library and Good Roads.

Scranton may well be proud of her
beautiful public library. 50 thoughtful
ly provided for by MIR. Albright, and
il Is no wonder that thousands visit II
every week to secure information upon
the myriad topics which interest our
citizens. Just at present 1t is possible
that no mere valuable service is being
performed by the library than in It's
helpfulness to the movement for high
way improvement. " you desire infor-
nation along the line of good roads
in the cabinet and there you Will find
over a iozen standard works under the
heading Roads, Streets and Pave
ments."
Here are some of the titles:
Brick for Street Pavements," by
NJ. ID. Rurke
DAY of Roads," Horace Bushnell.
Maintenance of Macadamized
Roads" Thomas Codrington.
Great Streets Of the World" Il. H.
Davis and others.
Manual of the Principles of Road
making" w NJ. Gillespie
practical Treatise on Roads, Streets
and Pavements" q. II. Gilmore.
"A Move for Better Roads," being
compilation of essays.
american Highways" n. S. Shaler.
Text Book on Roads and Pave
ments." f. p. Spalding.
New Roads and Road Laws in the
United States" This latter is by Gen
eral Roy Stone, who is at present di-
rector of road inquiry for the govern
ment, and who with other road experts
will address "A meeting in this city the
evening of April l9.
There are other excellent works to be
found under the head Engineering,
and We would advise that all intere sted
should consult these works frequently,
in order that the people of this county
may intelligently move to free them
selves from the muddy thoroughfarcs
which now enthrall her business enter
prises and Industries.
Every one viii profit from the inaug-
uraticn of this new crusade, for every
kind of business will increase, the
health of the community will improve,
money viii be easier to obtain, and
Greater Scranton become an assured
fact because of the hundreds of sub
urban residences erected along the new,
smooth, pleasantly shaded and we'll
kept highways.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune AstrOiOger.
Astrolabe cast: 3.OS a. M. for Monday,
April >, 1897.

ETS @ ~
A child born on this day will have an
arbutus-lke disposition provided the Null
berry street paving controversy is settled
before he arrives at years of understand
ing.
1t is pleasing to note that the SUNDAY
Earth" has not decided to hold Commits
sioner Kinsley responsible for the present
mad dog epidemic.
1t Is probable that when Mr.. Dunning
said "m-u-d-mud'' he meant d-u-s-t-
dust, if he referred to Scranton roads.
Recent events have developed the fact
that Judge Burlington has the proper idea
regarding the status of cigarette burners.
The present Hawaiian outlook indicates
that 1t is about time for Queen Lii to war
BILE: "Mr. Johnslng cut Me Loose"
"Lyceum." 1t seems as though we had
heard that name before.
Ajacchus' Advice.
DO not expect are light brilliance from
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05

ereignty which has always introduced
elements OF discord and danger into
our diplomacy and which. so long as it
shall endure, will constitute reproach
upon the history Of American lnstitu-
tioug
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05
THE british EMPIRE.

From the Baltimore sun.
There was never before an empire
which equaled Il In area, wealth. power.
intelligence, and regard for popular
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05
Stationery That Isn't Stationary

ment. 1t very rarely happens that we
raise the price, but as to lowering them
WELL just call around and we think We
can interst you with our complete lines
of stationery, engraving, blank books Unt
general office supplies. We also carry
complete line of typewriters' supplies
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05


our diplomacy and which. so long as 1t
shall endure. will constitute reproach
upon the history OF American lnstitu-
tions.
Representative Connelrs bill provid-
ing for the election OF poor directors
continues, 1t seems to worry an ele-
ment in this community, although why,
we do not know. Hasn't the court IT.
self repeatedly expressed a wish to be
relieved of the duty Of appointment?
Isn't it reasonable that the people
should elect?
Now what has Brother Platt against
Brother Roosevelt that he should knock
him out of the assistant naval secre-
tatyship? Teddy on c man-o'-w war, it
strikes US. would be fitness personfed.
-
We don't blame Mr.. Wanamaker for
not wishing to go through the dust and
smoke-and especially the dust-of an
other political fight. Let Brother
Leach himself face the music once.
In one sense it's fine compliment
that is paid to Scranton in the decision
of outside capitalists to build big de-
partment store here. They don't open
such places in dead towns.
The subtraction of the Wanamaker
ads or something else. has had
tonic effect upon the Philadelphia In
quirer 1t now speaks out in meeting
-
II Senator Quay wants to make a
popular suggestion at Harrisburg, he
should advise the legislature. to ad-
journ.
1t may be remarked once more, for
the benefit of those whom it may con-
cern, that The Tribune prints the news.
1t would be a joke if Uncle Dana
would try TO break into the Associated
Press by means of the antitrust law.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05

1t will be seen that to secure a nomlna-
tion at the hands of the convention 1t will
be necessary for a candidate to obtain at
least 1S2 votes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05

An advertisement properly displayed
in The Tribune and kept new and at
tractive will pay for itself many times
over, even though times be dull That
is the experience of those who have
tested the matter. 1t can be yours, if
you really wish for an increase in your
business
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05

Chicago has eight candidates for
mayor and yet complains of dun times.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05
AjacCi,uS' Advice

DO not expect are light brillance from
a tallow dip intellect.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05

If you want to know anything further
about King Mud. and how TO escape his
domination, just go to hear General Roy
Stone, director of road inquiry, United
States government. April 10, In the mean
time, II not already a member, enroll
yourself In the Lackawanna County Good
Roads league. III. q, Dunning,
Solicitor Of Good Roads League.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05

II Senator Quay wants to make a
popular suggestion at Harrisburg, he
should advise the legislature. to ad-
iOurn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05

The subtraction of the Wanamaker
ads" or something else. has had
tonic effect upon the Philadelphia In
quirer. 1t now speaks out in meeting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05

1t may be remarked once more for
the benefit of those whom it may con-
cern, that The Tribune prints the news.
1t would be a Joke If Uncle Dana
The silver star., 1897-07-22
B.,ney is.r.ato'. Old r..oh,,.

Barley Barnato was educated in Jewish
and his schoolmaster is still living. When
he left that humble institution where he
had been considered an uncommoniy bright
boy. his teacher gave him blessing, lot OF
good advice and penny. He was then nf-
teen years old. After he returned to LON
over his speculations, he took half holiday
on one occasion and visited his old school,
Without disclosing his identity he remarked
to the old master:
"Do you remember giving a penny to a
boy named Barney Isaacs twenty years
~ have given many boy penny" was
the ol dgent:eman's reply, "and may have
given one to Barney Isaacs."
here is the interest" responded the diamond
King. handing big TEACHER a Bank Of Eng
land note for 600. "If you ever want any
thing you come to me. am Barney Isaacs,
but they call me Barnato now."
The silver star., 1897-07-22
The miEhe.t bridge.

The highest bridge of any kind in
tho world is said to be the Leo river
viaduct on the AntOfagasta railway, in
BOLIVIA. South America. The place
where this highest railway structure
has been erected IL over the Moo rap-
Ids In the upper Andes. and 10 between
the two sides 0f cnnon which IL ait
uated 10000 feet from the level Of the
Pacific. From the surface Of the stream
to the level OF the rails this celebrated
eridge is exactly C36ta feet In hslsht.
he length OF the principal span II so
'cct. and the dii .ance between the
ibutments IL st2 feet. The gauge Of
:hc road In feet o inches and the
trains cross The bridge at . spseA Of
20 miles an hour.
The silver star., 1897-07-22
Curiou. Dinner =. .1.r,cno,


An American travelling in Jerusalem
describes In the Hartford C0urant an
interesting dinner he ate recently At .
hotel In Jericho:
I'VE sat on the porch OF the hotsl 1t
Jericho" he wrote. after a dinner at
which we were served with
butter from Norway, cheese
from Switzerland, marmalade from
London, wine from Jerusa-
lem diluted with water from the well
Of Elisha, raisins from Ramoth 0ilead.
oranges from Jericho lin no respect in.
ferior to those from jana or the In.
dian River. Fla.). and almonds from
the east OF the Jordan. smoking Turk.
Ism tobacco, which, like the Turkish
empire. is inferior to its reputation,
and cup Of coffee from-the corner
grocery of Jericho"
The silver star., 1897-07-22
U"tntsntionsi Pity.

From the Weekly Telegraph: AZ an
Dvsuing party recently the hostess had
bustlsd out Of the room 70 arrange
tome details Of supper. or something.
During her absence young man sans
sentimental ballad--to the lntsnse
lgony Of the company. The hoetees
returned Just after he had nnished. AZ
he had TO leave early he approached To-
make Ills farewell. "Good-night." said
the hostess. with the usual excese al
lmiability. Goodnight. I'm % aor-
~ you can't sing" The young nan
srimsoued and ned.
The silver star., 1897-07-22
Sound Reason. for Approv.l.

There are several cogent reasons why the
medica! profession recommend and the pub
NC prefer HOstetter's Stomach Bitters above
the ordinary cathartics. 1t does not drench
end weaken the bowels, but assists rather
safe; Its action is never preceded by an In
lerna! earthquake like that produced by a
drastic purgativc. For forty-five years past
" mas been household remedy for liver,
stomach and kidney trouble.
The silver star., 1897-07-22

An experiment In the manufacture Of
weolen cloth. which has been In proEreaa At
Afton: wyoming, for several Ionthn. has
mill p now supplying the local market fur.
niehed ~ the farnlera and rnnchmen Of Star
valley with cloth. This Ii the nrnt wooden
mill 70 h. established In wyoming. and ita
Hsperaiion y looked upon with great tnterese
The silver star., 1897-07-22

Lightning struck n 4.0ODbnrrei oil tank,
two miles north Of Olcan. New York. A can.
non was procured and shots fired 1t the sur.
rounding tanks 10 allow the oil to escape
and prevent other tanks from exploding.
The escaping oil became ignited. and boon,s
were built to prevent the spread of TIM
burning oil and keep It out Of the river.
The loss will he large
The silver star., 1897-07-22

Hen WEIGH. u star valley hunter. has Just
returned from hunting trip In tho Gray 4
river country. Wyoming. bringing back six
fuil.grown hears. one Of which measures
eight feet seven inches. WEIGH also killed
lion measuring mine fect from tip to tip.
Welch says tho extreme cold and heavy
snow Of last winter killed hundreds Of deer
and elk.
The silver star., 1897-07-22

Educate Your Bowels with Csscaress.
Candy Cathartic, euro constipation forever
The silver star., 1897-07-22
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smok. Your lii. Av,,,

70 quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
neuc, full Of life. nerve and vigor take No.
so.Bac. n. the wonder,worker, that makes
Cure guaranteed booklet and SAMPLE free.
Address Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago OF
New York.
The silver star., 1897-07-22

"Grandfather, remember. used to nut a
. clean white duck suit every day" aye
and you grandmother. | remember, used
have to wash and iron it,
The silver star., 1897-07-22
Denver Directory.
HARNESS.

The best $50 dou-
Bile Concord Har-
ness in Colorado
FOR SIS. With
breecliing. $50; SIS
double team har-
ness. with breech-
Ing, SIG; S25 steel
horn stock saddle
for S15; $15 single
buggy harness for
$3.50. Do not be
deceived by worth
less limitations. but
order direct from
us and get the
lowest Wholesale
prices. Catalogues
free. All goods
stamped. FRED
MUELLER. 1418
Lariner Street,
Denver. Colorado.
EXAMINATION.
The silver star., 1897-07-22

Psnnsyivania produces hardware
sanufacturss to the value Of Ssso, ,ooo.-
100 yearly. which II equivalent to S7l
per inhabitans. the average In Great
Britain bslag " aad u Germany VA
The silver star., 1897-07-22

She-'.Jack. do you really love me?'' He
'Great heavens, girl! Didn't I write you n
letter ,e,, when the thermometer registered
The silver star., 1897-07-22

-"How much insanity develops In hot
when their Ice bills come in'
The silver star., 1897-07-22

PiSo's Cure for Consumption has been
Madison. 2409 42d Ave-. Chicago. III.
The silver star., 1897-07-22

"Did You see what that girl ordered for
tea, Ice water and ice cream'
The silver star., 1897-07-22

$50 you let your daughter go away to tina
summer school?" .Yes; but we made he
promise she wouldn't talk about 1t when sh
comes hack"
The silver star., 1897-07-22

No-To- fsac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes wesk
men strong. blood pure. Soc. q. All druggists
The silver star., 1897-07-22

j s.:&!4 q *: ;3;lst !. !: :,;:;ysc ~
The silver star., 1897-07-22

W cSasee e tAis paper advisss ~
~ "a !l;:s !ls:.ss: ss:. g & s:ssss;s
~ v kRB1 % any sufferer, q VIZ
~ Promptly. pnnuvfAIA HnNnDT ~
~ ~, ClncaAnAtl, Oklo,
The silver star., 1897-07-22
rsni.sssry rr.ss,cs,.

y Z.s: sh:s 'sssss :sss;.s e;s r. '':s:i:
~ sSSr:s Il Int. replied TIE seed.ss.
seeS socislism and a. dswn 40 yfit9
81 ~ sseis a.. az '''''a'
The silver star., 1897-07-22


enabled throug that
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-07
Agent for the Eureka Suspender.

A great, commotion seems. To have
taken iplace among railway circles
owing to the contemplated through
car service between the Pacific Coast
and Chicago which Is operating one
day each week. This is not new de-
parture by any means, as the Denver
& Rio Grande Railroad Company and
it's connections have been operating IA
through car service between the Pa
citic and Atlantic Coast via. Salt Lake
Pueblo, Denver, Kansas City and
Chicago for years, and three da. 9
each week, viz. every Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evening. The
cars for this through service are OF
the latest Pullman design, and are
supplied with clean linen and bedding
throughout: a Pullman porter is as
signed to each car. These cars are
also under the personal supervision
Of SPECIAL Excursion Agent,
whose duty it is to see that passep
gers re'givepSevery, com fort sahd at
tention. For further information, ap.
ply TO any, agent. or to B., F.7Nevb1a,
General Agent, or to Fl. M. Gushing
Travelling Passenger Agent. d? & r
G. R. r.. 50 West Bird South St. Salt
Lake City, Utah! ~~.7srtI -