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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14
Better 90 Slow.

The current report that the existing
dilemma in the revenues of the state
is to be solved by joint process of
cutting the school appropriation and
diverting to the state treasury all the
revenue derived from liquor licenses
follows a rumor, prevalent on Friday,
that the chief part OF the threatened
deficiency would be provided for by
means Of an increased tax on foreign
insurance premiums, and one, the day
before, that horizontal increase In
the corporation tax was to be levied.
The last report may be authentic, but
it is to be regarded dubiously until
confirmed. The chances are that such
q programme would be much more
easily planned than executed.
A curtailment of state aid for any
public purpose can be proposed under
the best of circumstances only at some
peril When the contemplated cut
points in the direction of public in
struction the hazard becomes indeed
grave. 1t would take absolute knowl-
edge of real emergency to elicit from
the people consent to such an abridge-
ment. The present emergency may be
real but the time before action is to
be taken is somewhat brief for the ed
ucation of the people on this point, es-
pecially with the governor himself set
ting the example of skepticism.
The plea is made by those who advo-
cate this programme that Pennsylvania
now gives GA per cent. of its entire rev.
enue for educational purposes, whill
New York, with schools equally as
good, gives only IL per cent. 1t IL also
contended that under the present plan
in this state some districts levy no Local
school tax whatever, finding it possible
to maintain their schools by means
of the money received from the state
But these arguments, If arguments
they be- call rather for an intelligent
and statesmanlike readjustment of the
basis of the division of the school fund
than for a spasmodic, indiscriminatt
slash. Because some districts impose
on the state Is not admissible as &
reason for furnishing other districts
which are innocent.
We shall not go into details on this
subject until it Is clear that the schoo
appropriation is really threatened; bu
in the meantime 1t may be remarked
that members of the legislature will
do we'll to confer with their constitu
ents before giving assent either to tn
cutting of the school fund or to tn
keeping by the state of the liquor Ii
cense moneys.
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Why Not ?

According to Walter Wellman, the
president now has in mind three dis
tinct methods of dealing with the Gu
ban question:
/. Direct intervention for the pur-
pose of putting a stop to the war;
leaving the future government of Cuba
to be determined by negotiations.
2. A proposal to Spain that Cuba be
granted her independence for bonds of
indemnification, payment to be guar
anteed by the United States.
3. A tender of mediation, with a
suggestion that Cuba be given COM
plete local lf-government like that of
Canada, with the United States joining
Spain Is d guarantee of future peace
and order.
Mr.. Wellman adds: 1.-THE difficulties
of the situation as they now present
themselves TO the president are many
sided. Spain will refuse to part with
Cuba for a price. She will resent in
tervention and go to war If the United
States supports diplomatic pressure
with show Of force. Spain may even
decline to accept mediation for the pur-
pose Of securing autonomy. If she does
accept this the Cubans will reject it and
continue the war. 1t is inconceivable
that the United States would use its
military power to SUPPRESS the rebel
lion. and Spain alone is unable to dc
it."
Then why not pluck up courage and
take the bull by the horns? We can't
let fear Of the consequences keep us
inactive indefinitely in the face Of bru-
talities such as are daily incidents OF
the war in Cuba.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14
The Wintersteen Verdict.

The disagreement of the Jury in the
Wintersteen conspiracy trial is unfor-
tunate in a financial sense. since it
will impose upon the taxpayers of Col
umbia county an enormous bill of costs
apparently to little immediate purpose,
The total expense of the trial has been
estimated at $4,000, and from the
standpoint Of the average taxable 1t
can readily be believed that there are
other ways of spending $4,000 more
satisfactorily than in a long and eN-
citing criminal trial which leaves the
problem at issue no nearer q solution
than when 1t found it,
However, this unavoidable expendi-
ture has not all gone for naught. AL
Though the evidence adduced during
the trial may not have been sufficiently
accentuated in its character to carry
thorough conviction. of the defendant s
guilt. yet it has conveyed. at all events,
a salutary moral lesson. The ethical
value Of the publicity given to the tes-
timony in this case is by no means de-
pendent upon the hypothesis that Win
teIblcsH NpIlHllNlcu lnt cTlIn6S IOI
which he was indicted. Whether he
actually melted young Knorr 10 at
tempt the commission Of murder OF
not Is immaterial to the broad PROPOSE
tion, which his experience exemplifes
that a man is to be known and judged
by the company he keeps.
Here was Wintersteen, a keen at.
torney, a holder of stock in important
enterprises, a man Of standing In hi:
community, who, to gain certain bust
ness ends. deliberately associated him
self, by stealth, with a collection o.
about as disreputable and unsavory' {
group of men and women as has evei
been uncovered In a rural court. TAX
ing the most lenient view OF the ties
timony which may be taken. we arr
forced to regard WinteTsteen as a MAJ
utterly hacking In principle; a man I,
whom hypocrisy and deception wer'
not repugnant but welcome device
when they appeared to serve his pur
poses: a vindiotive man, and, In short
a dangerous citizen. He may not hav,
been so bad a man as TO plot the mur
der Of his enemies: our Interpretation
OF the testimony would induce us Il
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14
Projections VICTORY.

1t Is thus apparent from the examina-
ton of the personal history of the Demo-
Gratis from the south who have voted for
the protective features Of the tariff bill
that in every case they are natives OF
that section and lifelong Democrats and
that of the six southern Populists who
voted for or refused to vote against the
protective features of the tariff bill every
one is native of the south and for
merly Democrat.
The same rule in most cases applies to
the thirty Republicans from the south.
The Republican party has in congress
today a greater number of members from
south of Mason and Dixon's line than
ever before with the possible exception
of a single congress shortly after the
close of the war. -Four Of these, Pritch-
ard, of North Carolina; Deboe, of Ken.
lucky; Ellxins of West Virginia, and
Wellington, of Maryland, are in the
United States senate. Mr.. Pritchard. Mr.
Deboe, Mr.. Wellington are native born
southerners, and Mr.. Elkins is a native
of Ohio. The south has twenty-seven Re.
publican members in the house. Six OF
these are from Maryland, and of these
six only two are natives of northern
states; four members are from Kentucky
all natives of that state, and two from
Tennessee, both natives Of the south
two are from Virginia; both natives 81
that state, and three are from North Car
olina, all natives of that state. OF the
fifty southern votes in congress cast fol
or refused to be cast against the protec'
tive features of the tariff bill now pendint
only seven are by men who are natives o.
the north, while four of the northern
votes cast for the protective tariff bill
in the house, Barham. of California
Lacey, of Iowa; Morris, of Minnesota, ant
Dolliver. OF Iowa. are natives OF th'
south
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14
INDEPENDENCE ONLY.

From the New York Sun.
With Cuba's cause almost won we hear
in some quarters proposals for home rule
under Spanish sovereignty as a basis OF
peace. Such solution of the problem
might have been accepted by the patriots
in times past, but how could they accept
it now? Spain is leading straight for
bankruptcy by prolonging this war,
whereas no anxiety about war debts and
no doubts as to their ability to carry on
the struggle indefinitely disturb the pa
triots.
But why should the gem of the Antilles
be expected to accept less than that abso-
Lutte independence which every other
Spanish colony in the New World has
sooner or later obtained? Mexico. Central
America and South America all achieved
complete freedom from the foreign yoke.
Is Cuba's merit less than theirs? Has she
been more sparing of her blood? Has she
endured fewer hardships, or has she made
fewer sacrifices in the cause OF liberty?
1t Is plain that the time is fast ap-
preaching when the fate of Cuba must
be decided; and 1t is our duty to do moth
ing which would thwart her In obtaining
her longed-for independence of trans-At-
lantic domination. Let the model for
Cuba as an American state be not Can
ada, but our own country.
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congress as a Democrat. Mr.. Slayden, OF
Texas, who IL a native OF Kentucky, was
elected to the Texas legislature as
Democrat, and TO congress as Demo-
erat, yet voted for the Dingley bill In the
house. Senator McIaurin, OF South Caro-
Ina, who voted for high protection In the
Dingley bill in the ways and means com
mittee and voted for a high rate OF pro-
lection In the house and In the senate
on certain features OF the bill, Is native
OF South Carolina, was elected attorney
general of that state as Democrat and
four times elected to congress as a Dem
ocrat Senator Tillman, Of South Caro-
lima, who voted for a high rate OF pro-
lection on cotton and thus enabled It's
adoption by the senate, Is native OF
South Carolina, was nominated for gov
ernor In that state by the Democratic
convention and elected to the senate OF
the United States as a Democrat. Sena-
tor Bacon, of Georgia, who led the sue
cessful Tight for a high rate OF protection
on lumber, is q native OF georgia, was
president of the state Democratic conven-
ton In 1880, elected Democratic presl-
dental elector in 1865, was Democratic
member of the Georgia house OF repre-
sentatves for fourteen years and was
elected to the United states senate as a
Democrat. Senator Clay, OF the same
state, who voted with Mr.. Bacon for pro-
lection to cotton and lumber, Is also
native of Georgia, was chairman OF the
state Democratic executive COMMITTEES
and still holds that position and was elect
ed to the senate as a Democrat. Senator
Martin, of Virginia, voted with the Re-
publicans for high protection on lumber.
He Is a native OF Virginia and his De-
mocracy has never been questioned. Sen
ator Butler, Of North Carolina, Populist,
who voted not only for protection TO co..
ton, but has sundry other high protection
amendments to the tariff bill now pend
ing, is a native of North Carolina, was
Democrat prior to 1892 since which he
has been Populist and is now chairman
of the national committee OF that party.
Five southern Populists in the house re-
fused to vote against the protective tar
if bill. Fowler Martin, Shuford, Skinner
and Strowd, of North Carolina, all OF
them being natives of the states they
| now represent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14
WHEELS EVERYWHERE.
From the philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Bicycles are becoming one of the chief
articles of export in this country. Dur
ing the month OF April alone the value
of wheels sent abroad was $l,ll7SA as
against $SSO99O in April of last year. For
the ten months ending with April, 1897,
the value of bicycles exported was S5,2S3, =
504 as against $l,00l,S7 for a similar period
of 1896. England takes the greater part of
American wheels, but many are sent to
Asia, Africa and South America. This
tremendous growth In the number of
wheels exported is true indication that
the bicycle, as a vehicle OF utility and
pleasure has become a permanent nix
ture throughout the world.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14
HAWAII Is WELCOME.
he PHILADELPHIA Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
The country is well prepared for some
definite action on the Hawaiian question.
If President Mckinley negotiates a
treaty which will bring Hawaii under the
government OF the United States as a
territory it will be accepted and well
coined by the people OF this country. The
apple Is ripe and ready to drop into our
hands. To refuse 1t, to reject the pro-
posed union with all its advantages,
would be an act of gross political stu
pidity which hereafter we would be sure
to regret, and in all probability regret in
vain,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14
PHILOSOPHY IN BRIEF.
Washington Letter. Chicago Record.

Washington Letter. Chicago Record.
Senator Chandler is a philosopher. On
the wall of his committee room hangs a
little sheet of paper upon which is in
scribed in his handwriting the following
maXims:
Fulfill existing promises before max
ing new promises"
PAY your own debts before borrowing
money to lend to others to enable them
to pay their debts"
Bear your own burdens first; after
that. try to help carry those of other peo-
pie"
Senator Chandler says that In these
three sentences is bound up pretty nearly
all the philosophy a man needs In life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

perjury, Colonel James c. Biddle, OF
Philadelphia, has been re-appointed
and unanimously confirmed as one Of
the inspectors OF te Eastern peniten-
tiary; and General Wistar, his partner
in the accusations of Judge Gordon,
has been selected by the governor and
senate to represent Pennsylvania in
the international prison congress. Evil
IDENTIFY Judge Gordon needs to turn on
more steam
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

The most sensible suggestion offered
during the recent discussion of the
Hawaiian reciprocity treaty by the
senate was that discretion be conferred
upon the president either to modify or
to abrogate that compact as future cir
cumstances may direct. In view of the
possibility that Hawaii may be annex
ed an an early day it is evident that
this subject should not be prematurely
closed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

On June 10 the Chicago Tribune, be-
ing fifty years old, commemorated the
fact by means of an issue comprising
4S pages, sixteen Of them printed most
artistically in colors, In many respects
the Tribune Of Chicago has. during
its eventful career, been TO the North
west what the Tribune of New York
has been to the Atlantic sea board
an exponent OF the best progress. Its
great success Is an invaluable inspira-
tion to honest enterprise In the newspa-
per business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

The court martialing Of the leader OF
the Marine band for declining to permit
a conceited army lieutenant to usurp
his functions as band master may be
made necessary by the military rules,
but from a civilian standpoint it looks
like adding insult to injury.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

One of the last things that the Hin
ois legislature did after sending the
Chicago Doodle bills to the governor
was to repeal the new libel law which
aimed to put publishers on footing
unanimity knaves in office oppose a
free press.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

Predictions now of the future of the
silver movement are worthless. They
rest upon a foundation of popular un-
rest which six months may remove.
No policy can win in this country
which is unable to make a sustained
appeal to the peoples common sense.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

Some of the London correspondents
are again figuring out the possibility
of the election at the next conclave of
cardinals of an American Pope. There
will be an American Pope when there is
an independent American Catholic
church, but probably not before.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

If the president cannot get any one
else to accept the Madrid mission it
is possible that Lackawanna county
might furnish a man with patriotism
equal to the emergency. 1t usually
can
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

''Nyhatever adverse conditions may
temporarily impede the pathway Of our
national progress" says President Nc
Kinley, nothing can permanently de-
feat It," In other words, We'll all be
happy yet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

For nearly a year the Turkish govern
ment has been pretending to be hard
OF hearing In the matter Of the United
States demand for indemnity for in
juries inflicted during the Armenian
troubles upon the property of Ameri-
can missionaries. 1t is now said that
the reason Minister Angel doesn't
start for Constantinople is because the
sultan, hoping to gain time, refuses to
indicate whether or not Mr.. Angel
will be welcome. II Abul Hamid
doesn't look out, 1t may become neces-
sary to throw fire cracker on his front
noroh.
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vote for an acquittal 80 far as the
recent indictments went; but never
theless he presents the aspects Of a
dangerous citizen and in the discovery
Of this fact, with the lessons which
II so vividiy impresses. the taxpayers
Of Columbia county receive perhaps
an equivalent for their money.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

The Popocrats of the house have de-
cided to abandon their ineffective at
tacks upon Gear" Reed. The "czar"
is now an undisputed monarch, but
his absolutism fortunately is the abso-
lutism Of common sense.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

Several cyclones have been reported
recently, but we are pleased to note
that not one of them came up in the
form of a dark, funnel-shaped cloud
at first no larger than a mans hand"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

In a pinch we suppose the state
school appropriation could be cut some;
but it would be much more satisfac-
tory to see the legislature trying to cut
some Of its useless expenses.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

And now comes a journalistic freak
who objects because the president is
junketing too much. What kind Of an
ONCE does he think the presidency is2
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

Although accused by Judge Gordon
Of falsehood. incompetence, cruelty and
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o.


That the production of merchandise far outstrps its
consumption. This will go far toward explaining the
apparent modesty of price many seasonable offer
ings. Hardly day goes by but we have shown some
special thing ON which the manufacturer is over
stocked. He needs money and to induce us to buy.
the goods are offered i'm many cases at less than the
cost OF production. It's wise loss for the maker,
good purchase for and big bargain benefit for you
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

Perhaps it would save time in future
to choose guardians for our legisla-
lures.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-14

The Hon. John Leisenring, Of Lu-
zerne, is to be congratulated upon the
zeal of his literary bureau, If not upon
it's discretion.
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The Baltimore Weekly sun.

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Every issue contain, StOIIc-, Iorna
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A Valuable Prescription,

Editor Morrison Of Horthington, Ind -,
Sun writes: You have a valuable pres
cription in Electric Bltters. and | can cheer
fnlly recommend it for Constipation and
Sick Headache, and as general system
tonic it has 10 equal Mrs. Annie S;ehle
1920 Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago. was all
run down. could not eat nor digest food
had hackache which never left her and
felt tired and weary, but six bottles Of EIec-
tic Bi.,ers restored her health and renewed
her strength. Price 30 cents and $l.O0
Get Bottle at NJ. Dorsev's Drug Store.
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Gov. CARR re.res from office with
the respect and confidence OF his fel-
lows. His administration while not
a brilliant one has been better than
than it, has been practical and
successful one.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-01-14

A religion tia, does not pac'fy the
nome cannn, regenern'e the race, one
that depraves The home IS certain TO
depraye humanity. Motherhood IS 10
be sacred if manhood is y he h"nora-
bic. Spoil the wife Of sancity and Tor
man the sanctities II lie have Ilshed-
DIR. Fairba il.
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IT CONES a little late but we wish to
Congratulate Editor Harmon, OF the
Winston Z0bacco J0nrnaI, upon the
very creditablc Christmas edition Of
his journal. 1t was one Of the hand
soonest and most elaborate holiday
numbers Of any publication ever pub
lishcd in the State. The subject mat
ter was good, the typographical work
excellent, the Illustrations admirable.
The lithograpiric cover printed in
coloTs was very artistic, the whole pre-
senting a most pleasing effect highly
credl,able to the publishers.
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GEORGE c. WOODWORTH|
ELECTRICIAN,
HENDERSON, y. e.,

Would announce that lie is prepared 4
equip houses with electric bell u =
kinds, for doors. for dining Ioon.-, =
wants call bells, &c. Large lia- q di ~,
ent styles from which TO select. VIZ
warrant all work and keep sam" p req,
free Of cost. Also prepared /" l.1 i,..s
batteries and do repairing Of bell-. ~.
had large experience In bell hanging
we'll As electrical work !!
VII call Oh persons and show ~ I'm
bells, door plates. push buttons, &c. h
which to make selection when An,iat1 ~
person or by postal card dropr-a I" -
post office.
Prices Very keasonab.e'
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Mr.. I. l.. Gooch, who sold -
with Messrs. Harris. Gooch & p
Co. on Monday, made an aver
age of eighteen cents for all
grades. He expressed himself
IS highly pleased and also said
that lie intended to sell the balance of
his crop with them.
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Oak Wood for Sale.

Mr. J. Il. Wilson. OF Dabuey, would
like TO get orders to furnish lot OF good
Oak wood 10 customers in town after
christmas Price, - - PER cord. Y
postal addressed a. above, or orders III
1t this office will have prompt attention
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JONI WANAMAKER having failed OF
election as United Stats Senator from
Pennsylvania, it is suggested that he
might be made Secretary Of Sunday
schools in McKinIey's Cabinet.
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Mr.. J. T. Wilder, Of Franklin
~ county, sold load Of tobacco
with Messrs. Harris, Gooch &
Co., fot fine prices. He says
IL he expects to sell the balance
Of his crop with them as he was
highly pleased with his prices.