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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15
"WELSH RABBIT.'

A sparrow on my window ledge
Bayed loudly at the moon;
1t changed into mewing cat
That sang a robins tune;
And even as l looked 1t grew
AS big as a balloon!
And then it shrank until it was
A freely In the gloom;
But on sudden came to be
An arc-light in my room,
That spoke with human tongue and sald'
II am the crack odoomE'
And then 1t grew purple blot,
Which changed to vivid red:
From that a lilac rabbit came
And sat upon my head,
And with its lobster-claws 1t pinched
My nose until II bled,
The blood flowed down and filled the
room
Until the bed did float;
The sheets became a press of sail;
The rabbit steered the boat
But, somehow, suddenly, 1t was
A solemn bearded goat!
And then the sea changed by degrees,
TIL II became a flock
OF crimson blackbirds, cracking jests,
Upon yellow rock.
On which we stranded suddenly;
And l woke with the shock
H. II. Bennett, in the Philistine.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15

made the blood of every American citi-
zen boil with indignation. If. then,
after doing all that it was in honor
bound to do in recognition of it's treaty
obligations to Spain, the United States
should at any time after two years of
Cuban war see fit to accord such recog-
milton to the opponents of Spain as
Spain, during our civil war, within
sixty days after the firing on Fort
Sumter, gave to our rebels in that con-
flict, it would be clear to the world and
to history that we had acted honestly,
fairly and uprlghtly, and we could well
afford to welcome the consequences.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15
The Climax of Speculative ldiocy.

One of the most absurd ideas put
forth in many day is that of a for
eign naval officer who, in the North
American Review, lays down the con-
lecture that if the United States We're
to recognize the belligerency of the
Cuban insurgents and Spain were in
turn to make that recognition pre-
text for war, the powers or Europe
would join with Spain in punishing us
for our presumption.
This theory overlooks, to begin with,
the fact that England, Russia and
France, without whose cooperation no
anti-American concert of European
powers could hold together over night,
are on terms of marked friendliness
with us. England has already pledged
herself to a policy of arbitration di-
rectly opposite in all its tendencies to
the notion of a sympathetic alliance
with Spain; France is reported to be
desirous of concluding a compact of
similar tenor, and Russia, in addition
to an amicable attitude of long and
honored standing, cares no more for
Spain than we care for Afghanistan.
That is the first fact which the for
eign naval officer overlooks. Another
thing which has escaped his attention
is that in addition to the in the aggre-
gate enormous investments in Ameri-
can securities which are held by Eu-
ropeans and which such a collusion
would imperil, the principal contnen-
tai countries are nowadays dependent
to a very large extent upon the food
supplies which they receive by impor-
tation from the United States. Should
they cut these off, where would they
look for cereals and meats to take their
place?
A third point seemingly omitted
from the calculations of this ingenious
commentator is that, in order to make
an anti-Yankee coalition effective the
powers of Europe would have to send
their ships 5000 miles across the seas
and do their land lighting at our front
doors, giving us every conceivable ad-
vantage. Apart from the destruction
which they might effect on our unpro-
tected coasts-and we wish to express
a doubt whether even this would be
considerable-they could harm US IL
very small proportion TO the loss which
we could inflict in retaliation. The
exposure with regard to merchant YES
sells is now almost wholly on Europe:
side.
All this, of course, Is based upor
nothing but the most improbable ant
in some respects the most preposter
Gus of conjectures. The recognition b!
us of Cuban belligerency or of CuhaI
independence would not only give n,
cause or preteXt of offense to England
France, Germany, Austria, Russia o
Italy, but it would offer absolutely n,
justification whatever for ill-will on tn
part of Spain. The government of tn
United States has been most patient
considerate and kind with Spain. /
has borne from Spanish officials with
out retaliation and often without com
plant injuries to its citizens and dis
respect TO its flag such as would b
tolerated by no other nation on tn
globe. 1t has kept still in the face o
taunts, preserved the peace notwith
standing unprecedented provocation (
anger, and fulfilled every reasonabl
obligation of neutrality during a sa
turnalia of Spanish outrage commit
ted on neighboring people which ha
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15

single one has been advanced farther
than first reading in the other branch.
The capitol fire is in a degree responsible
for this condition. The bill and calendar
files were destroyed and they have rot
yet been replaced. The metallic cases used
for storing bills have been taken from
the ruins of the building and placed in
the basement of Grace church. The sem
ate records We're preserved intact, the
books not even getting wet. The cases
We're erected recently by the Pennsylva-
mia Construction company, of Marietta,
and are in good condition.
The files will be complete when the
house reconvenes Wednesday evening. The
senate will not meet again until the ever
ing of Feb. %. The senators are, so far
ahead of their colleagues with their wVllS
that they can afford to take longer holi-
day. Captain Delaney, superintendent of
public buildings, is taking advantage Of
the recess to put the finishing touenrs on
the legislative halls in Grace church.
Handsome new carpets have been put
down In the senate and house chambers
and committees rooms. The senator's
seats are being arranged and new dosk S
will be set up for the members, The leg
islators will be provided with all the other
comforts and conveniences which the
ruined capitol afforded. The house will
remain in session until Friday and :hen
adjourn over until the following Monday.
-:I:-
The leading events of the coming week
will be the proposed inquiry into the state
treasury and auditor generals office un-
der the Mitchell resolution and a confer
ence of state officials on the public rev
enues. The investigation will begin
Thursday with the treasury department,
Mr. Haywood being the first witness. Sen
ator Mitchell will be the chief inquisit0r.
Governor Hastings, Attorney Genera; Nc
Cormick, State Treasurer Haywood and
Charmen Marshall and Mitchell Of the
house and senate appropriations commit
tee, will come together Wednesday for a
talk on state finances.
-:':-
John f. Keator, of Philadelphia, has
prepared an important piece of legislation
which he will introduce at the next ses-
sion of the house. The purpose of the
proposed law is 'to prevent and punia
the loan, gift, sale or distribution of indie
cent and immoral writings, printngs, pc
lures, photographs, or representations OF
all matters of an indecent or immoral
| character, and of certain articles, drugs
receipts, etc, to be used for unlaWfuj
| purposes, and also to prevent the adNer'
| tisement, exhibition or publication OF tht
same and to authorize the seizure ana de-
struction of all such matter"
-Wanbaugh
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15
SCRANTON, FEBRUARY is, 1897.

Is it not the appointed duty of the pull
pit to preach against condition OF
morals which perceives no improprlety
in expending great fortune in fancy
dress ball while hundreds, perhaps
thousands, of human beings are being
starved to death within the shadows of
that social pomp? If it is, why critl-
cize DR.. Rainsford?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15
A SOLEMN WARNING.
From the Atlanta Sun.

From the Atlanta Sun.
In every town there are broad-shoul-
dered, stalwart men leading idle lives
and complaining that they can get noth-
ing to do. Their ruin dates back from a
little federal office, which untitled them
for useful work. They lost their places,
and will stand around for the remainder
of their lives living on their friends and
waiting for an appointment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15

1t is probable that as a result of re-
cent developments in steel rail trade,
the next tariff law will considerably
lower the present duty of 1884 per ton
on steel rails. An industry which can
make rails for $12 a ton evidently does
lection.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15

According to Mr.. Graham Wallas, an
educated Enslishman now lecturing in
this country, Americans take too much
for granted, 1t is everywhere as
sumed," says he, predominantly in the
newspapers, that society is composed
is equally well informed on all mat
ters of which he is expected to know
anything. The assumption implies that
all eyes can see the stage of public
action, and, consequently, that each
voter can at any moment pronounce an
unbiased opinion on any point required,
Historically considered this is very in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15
A HAPPY CONJUNCTION.


From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
1t is gratifying to note the interest TAX
en- by the president-elect in the proposed
new federal department of commerce and
manufactures This scheme is happy
combination of business and politics, and
should everywhere be pushed along.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15
Arbitration Up-to-Date.

In its present form the Treaty of
Arbitration enables the submission
during the next five years to a joint
tribunal of arbiters, by and with the
consent of the treaty making powers
of the two governments, of all ques-
tions which shall become in serious
dispute between Great Britain and the
United States, save questions of do
mestic or foreign policy, which latter
shall be submitted to arbitration only
by special agreement. Either party to
the arbitration may, upon any matter
except territorial claims, withdraw be-
fore the close of the hearing, provided
It shall declare that the determination
OF such matter necessarily involves the
decision of a disputed question which
is excluded from arbitration except by
special agreement.
This adjustment of the treaty rem
Gers it widely different from the wide
open instrument negotiated by Secre-
tary Olney. But we do not concur in
the opinion that it necessarily robs the
treaty of vitality. Where there is a
ent form provides an equitable way;
where there is no will, or only faint
enc, no treaty, however sweeping,
could avail. The main thing is to get
the underlying principle definitely rec
ognized, not simply in isolated cases,
but as a regular and continuous meth
cd of adjusting the differences between
nations This will be accomplished for
the first time in the history of civiliza-
tion when the present instrument snail
be ratified. and it will no doubt be a
starting point for very material future
victories in the name of peace
Concerning the probabilities of its
ratification we have never had mo-
ments doubt. There is no immediate
hurry. We have five months margin
in which to consider the matter in all
it's bearings. The good sense of the
senate is certain to prevail in the end
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15

name of magazine article. If Spain
should attack us Spain would regret it..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15

Public interest on public deposits
ought, with seemingly everybody for
IT., easily to carry the day. Let us
hope that appearances in this case are
genuine,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15

Governor Black is determined that
New York's white elephant new
capitol shall soon reach completion.
And Pennsylvania is determined to
profit by Now York's example.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15

Propositions are before congress to
consolidate United States Circuit and
District courts and give to the judges
q uniform salary of $4,000 year.
These two nominally different classes
of courts are now practically one in
jurisdiction and duties, consequently
II is not reasonable that they should
longer De differentiated in point OF
name or judicial pay.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15

The Reading Times again twits Scran-
ton with its lack of a market house.
The attempt of Reading to imagine it
self In Scranton's class reminds us
of the fable about the fly and the OK.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15

teresting; II recalls the 18th century,
when we took our politics ready made.
But to one interested in America not
merely in the historical and scientific
view, who comes here rather as friend,
and whose affection for the country
doubles about every three days, this
assumption has the disadvantage OF
seeming absolutely and entirely wrong
We should like Mr.. Wallas to explain
how much better it would work to sub
stitute the doctrine of Carlyle that man
kind, sevcrally and collectively, are Il
pack of fools.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15
STATE
LEGISLATIVE
TOPICS.

Special Correspondence of The Tribune.
Harrisburg, Feb. 1.-THE destruction of
the capitol building and the biennial talk
OF cutting down the state appropriation
to the public schools has led to move
ment for an increase in the state revenues.
Three bills providing for emergency taxes
have been introduced in the house of rep
resentatives by Ward r. Bliss, of Della
ware. They are founded on the principles
OF existing revenue laws and do not re-
quire legal mind to interpret them. The
bills will be taken up for discussion at the
next meeting of the ways and means com
mittec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

These are Augustus ambitions, in d
fair way to be realized: A new rail
road new shoe shop. extensive river
improvements, and a population OF
l.. 900. --Biddeford Record.
Augustus ambition extends farther
than that-to continue its position
among the best home cities of the
country, making the best place in the
world in which to reside, and also to
increase its business facilities. SO that
in q few years we shall be able to sus-
tain Il busy population of 10000. Leg
every one speak good word for his
own town. Stand up for your town al
Ways.-Maine Farmer.-Yes, and ii
so: we have the stimulus for unadul-
terated enthusiasm right at hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03
Itching Piles Cured.

Without pain or detention from busi-
ness, with the new remedy, Neurotic
Pile Ointment. 1t not only Immediately
relieves but permanently cures piles.
Hundreds of testimonials from grateful
sufferers whom we have cured. Send 80
cents for large box, postage paid and
sealed Our physician, an eminent spec
ialist on piles answers all inquiries cheer
fully. Everything confidential and all
correspondence sealed. Write details of
your case at once 10 the Neurotic CO.,
Burlington, Vt
chas. Ward & Co., druggist, Gardiner,
has the remedy in stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

About o'clock. Thursday afternoon.
there was a heavy down pour of rain
and it came upon the city so quickly
that many were caught mapping, the
result being that many received a good
wetting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

DR.. J. L. Pickard ex-president of
Iowa State University, and his Wife
celebrated the 50th anniversary of their
wedding last week at their home in
Iwoa City. Iowa A novel feature of
the enjoyable occasion was the presen-
tation of three handsomely bound and
illustrated volumes of congratuiatoly
letters from friends and relatives. Mr.
and Mrs. Pickard are well-known to
the older generation of Portlanders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

ham. Thursday. after passing his vaca-
ton there, and will be present to con-
duct the conference meeting, this even
ing. The regular services will be re
sumed, Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

The Gardiner will make the regular
trip of the Islander, Sunday. leaving
Gardiner at s o'clock instead of $50
On this day the Islander win make an
excursion from Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

Today and SATURDAY You can obtain
neaches ana lemons at low prices Hill
oa,,a viii receive. on today's boat
some extra fine yellow peaches for can
ning and viii make low price fof
them. They also nave a lot Oh large
oa,,a,t lemons. The price. today and
tomorrow, is only ~ cents per dozen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03
PROPOSALS FOR SEWERS

Sealed proposals will be received for
furnishing all labor and materials to con-
struct two sewers for the city of Au-
gusta, one called the Brooks street sewer.
the other the Lincoln street sewer. Plans
and specifications may be seen, and bids
will be received until p M Sept A.
1877. At the office Of the city. engineer. No.
2f3 Water street. Right Is reserved to
reject any or all bids. septld3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

The two-masted schooner Z. Arcular-
Jus of Rockland, Captain Brown. loaded
with cement for Charles Cunningham.
from Eddyville, n. Y, arrived, Thurs
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

Mr. Hayden has returned and will
preach. Sunday, in the Universalist
church. He says as he has given his
congregation a good long rest he ex-
poets they will all be out, Sunday, and
ready for the fall campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

At 80 Green street. Mr.. James e. Full
Ter is to erect a tenement house upon
the lot recently occupied by the old
barns which have been torn down.
Work upon the foundation of the house
is in progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

Mrs. Grace Nickerson and little
daughter of Boston, who have been
Passing the summer at South Norridgc-
wocl<, called upon friends in the city,
Thursday. while upon their way home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

c. S. Andrews, ESQ. will go. today
to Monmouth to attend the reunion o.
the. Monmouth academy, of which he is
one of the trustees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

George W. Bull, bicycle editor of the
Boston Journal, formerly city editor of
the kennebee Journal, is in the city,
calling upon old acquaintance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

You should not miss the concert at
Togus Sunday, Sept. 3. at a r. M. -
special request Messrs. Addimand aati
barrett will repeat the obeo and clari-
LIT solo Duet which is an entertain
,,,e.t Of Itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

Miss Jennie Emery, who has bee,
visiting Mrs. NJ. T. Haskell. has gon,
to Portland, where she will make {
short visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03
Local and Business lips.

Knowlton & Young are now prepared
to open up the clam and oyster trade
for this season. and can furnish them
in any quantity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03
Somerset.


Recently MIR. William Paddock. an old
man living two miles from i.aronc either
fell and fractured his hip, or according
to the physicians theory, the fracture
came FIRST causing a fall. owing to Mr.
PAddack's advanced age he is in Il very
critical condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

At the vacant store at 1876 Water
street, they are taking down the parti-
ton between the two rooms and viii
repair the place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

Rev. Mr.. Newbert will return from
ocean Point, today, and there will be
services at the Unitarian church, sun
day. for the first time since the SUM
,npr intermiSsion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

a party of Winthrop street ladies and
gentlemen well-known as the Merry
Go-Rounds" went to Bradley's for the
day, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

w. ]. Goodrich is to build a house or
the Sewall street extension. Work up.
on the foundation is in progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

Mrs Grant of Hartland, and MIS-.
Cunningham of Richmond, were among
those who arrived at the camgrounds,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

Mrs. G. II. Campbell and little son OF
Great Falls, Mont, are here for a
months visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

J. ]. Maher Benedict Maher and
Henry Tetrault are attending the Ban
gor fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

Mrs. Lettie Blaisdell, who has been
passing the week at the can't
grounds, returned to her home in Sou5h
Norridgcwock. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

Mrs. Wilbur Troope and two daugh-
tiers of Randolph are visiting relatives
in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

J. Clark has accepted a position in
David Mariners barber shop in Darby
block
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

Miss Florence Wiggin of Rockland
was the guest of friends in the city.
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

Mrs. Rowe of Madison, and Miss Alta
Holt of South Norridgewock, arrived at
the campgrounds, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kilgore of Nor
ridgewock, arrived at the campgrounds
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-03
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
ORGANIZED Isfs.
Banking Rooms 236 Water
Street.

TRUSTEES-J. n. Manley, L. C. Cor
nish, Lendall Titcomb, B. F. PARROT,
Treby Johnson.
Deposits received and placed on inter-
est the first day of every month.
Interest paid or credited on account
on first Wednesday of February and Au-
gust.
Deposits are exempt by law from all
taxes, and accounts are strictly confiden-
tial.
Especial privileges afforded to Execu-
tors, Administrators. Guardians, Trus-
tees, married women and mino-s.
EDWIN c. DUDLEY, Treas.