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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-15
Feeders of Socialism.

Unless the law as interpreted and ad-
ministered in the district of Columbia
court is a respecter of persons, and
consequently shame and a reproach,
the Imprisonment of Broker Chapman,
Of New York, for contempt of the sem
ate in refusing at it's command to vio-
late business condolences in the sugar
scandal investigation will be followed
in due time by the Imprisonment of
President Havemeyer and Secretary
Searles, of the sugar trust. Their con-
tempt was fully as fragrant as his.
Morally, indeed, it was more so. While
Chapman, as an agent, preferred the
prison to the betrayal of patron, the
refusal of the sugar kings to testify
when subpoenaed was attended by alb
solutely no extenuating circumstance.
1t was direct and unqualified defiance
of the authority of the federal govern
ment, scarcely less so than If they had
resisted the government by force of
arms.
1t would immeasurably forward the
unrest of the poorer classes in this
country II these arch-offenders were to
escape judgment while a subordinate
is given the full penalty of the law
Up to this time there are throughout
the country many men who, while rest
less and dissatisfied with their social
and industrial lot, are yet slow to be-
lieve that under existing institutions
the rich can buy immunity from Jus
tice or in other ways command by
means Of their wealth and influence
an unfair advantage over the poor
They continually hear assertions to
this effect, but are inclined to dIscredit
them in the absence of incontrovertible
proof. Imagine, therefore, what an i'm
petus it would give to Organism &c
! hs.ys II appear in a conspicuous man,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-15

in other vocatlons? why not give them
fair chance? out of the complex prob
lem presented there has been solved the
question of moving a ton OF freight
greater distance for a less sum OF money
than in any other country. our passenger
service, in speed, comfort, regularity, and
safety has been the admiration of the
world. Let legislatures, the press, and
the public give fair support to this great
industry, helping to conserve instead of to
destroy, and the railroads of America will
make such progress as vii, wiring admira-
tion and praise from even their unfriendly
critics.
But since the railway business is one
upon which all other business direct
ly or indirectly depends, IL is neces-
sary that its rates shall be approx
imately uniform; that shippers shall
stand as nearly as possible on an equal
footing, and that the factor of trans
portatiou, which enters largely into
the cost of all commodities offered for
sale, shall be a constant and not a
variable subject to rapid and far
reaching fluctuation as the result of
secret rebates, rate-cutting or other
concessions by railroads in unre-
strained competition. Consequently
now that the Supreme court decision
upon the Sherman antitrust law has
placed a ban on railway pools, Presi-
dent Thomas pleads for such action
by congress as will legalize adjust
ments of rates on basis of uniform
ity and stability. The request seems
reasonable and will undoubtedly re-
ceive the approval of the majority of
business men.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-15
Weather and Other Predictions for
the Coming Week.

Sunday, May 16.-Fourth after Easter.
Weather cold. A child born on this day
will have trouble through life. An un7
fortunate day.
Monday, May 17.-Sun in opposition to
Herschal. Weather unreasonable. A
child born on this day will be unfortunate.
Sell
Tuesday, May 1S.-Sun in opposition to
Saturn. Weather wet. A child born on
this day will be rather fortunate. Count
and negotiate business.
Wednesday, May 19.-Venus square to
Mars. Weather showery. child born
on this day will be quick, clever and fond
of pleasure, but not fortunate. Sell in the
afternoon.
Thursday, May 20.-Mercury square to
Jupiter. Weather stormy. A child born
on this day will be clever and steady, and
will be generally fortunate. Seek employ
ment and deal with women.
Friday, May 2l.-Sun semi-seXtile to
Venus Weather stormy. A child born on
this day will be quick in anger and diff
cult to manage. Doubtful day for busi-
ness.
Saturday, May 22.-Sun square to Jupi-
ter Windy. A child born on this day
will be extravagant and careless. Sell in
the evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-15
NO DESIRE TO PROCEED.

A prisoner was in the dock on a serious
charge of stealing. says London Tid-Bits
and, the case having been presented to the
court by the prosecuting solicitor, she was
ordered TO stand up.
Have you a lawyer" asked the court.
NO SIR"
care you able to employ one?"
mo, SIR"
"Do you want a lawyer to defend the
case?"
Not particular SIR"
well what do you propose to do about
the case?'
"We-ll-ll," with yawn, as IL wearied of
the thing I'm willin to drop the case,
far's I'm concerned"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-15
FIN lie s
Special Sale of
Lace
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.
IS pairs Nottingham Lace, $1.15 a.
pair; from $1.371s.
20 pairs Nottingham Lace. $1.SS a
pair; from s1.75
Is pairs Nottingham Lace, $1.6s a
pair; from $500.
12 pairs Nottingham Lace, s1.95 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.
12 pairs Irish Point, ecru and white,
SIS. so pair; from $6.c5.
10 pairs Irish Point, ecru and white,
$3.50 a pair; from $3.50.
10 pairs Irish Point ecru and white,
S.371s a pair; from $1,000.
70 pairs Brussels Net, $3.50 a pair;
from $675.
p pairs Brussels Net, 1915 a pair;
from $7.S5.
12 pairs Brussels Net, S7.75 pair;
from $9.25.
12 pairs Brussels Net, $3.50 a pair;
! from 5000.
Il pairs Brussels Net, s1o.25 a pair;
| from $1,000. n-,-,---
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-15
THE CUBAN WAR.
From the Springfield Republican

From the Springfield Republican.
There must come day when the United
States cannot afford to allow this contest
to go on, unless we are prepared to say
that 1t may go on forever. With every
new failure of a campaign to suppress the
rebellion, the concern of the United
States becomes the more acute. This is
based not only on humanitarian grounds,
but on business grounds, and it is the
business consideration that has started
the petition, now said to be circulating in
New York banking and commercial cir
cles, urging the president to do something
to bring the insurrection to a close.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-15

The warning Republican leaders in
Philadelphia have issued a statement
which very truly says: ITO every
thoughtful man, without regard to his
affiliations within the party, the pres
ent unfortunate factional differences
must appeal with force of earnest con-
vlction, that, if persisted in, personal
hatred, bitter animosity and unyield-
ing enmity will supplant party unity,
personal loyalty and abiding love for
the party's principles, and in the end
cause party defeat both in the city
and state" This is not more true now
than it has been for months past.
But harmony is better late than
never.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-15
Gomez's Manly Statement.

For man said by the Spanish TO
be an ignorars leader Of a hopeless
cause, General Gomez is certainly cap
able of making strong and vigorous
use of his pen. In a statement just
made by the American people through
an agency in New York the command
er-in-c chief of the Cuban army and
virtual head of the insurgent move
ment says:
Among the men now battling for
Cubas freedom there is strong
sentiment against annexation to the
United States, although our feelings
toward your country are of the friend
liest and most sympathetic character.
We are now fighting for absolute
freedom, not only from Spain but from
any government not Of our own MAX
Ing. We will stand ready to form
with the United States any alliance,
calculated to mutually strengthen our
two countries commercially or other
wise, but l do not believe there is a
sentiment in either country in favor
of annexation strong enough to war
rant the hope of the ultimate union Of
our two countries in the relationship
contemplated. Any proposition from
Spain looking to the granting of our
independence upon the payment to the
Spanish government of a sum large
enough to cover the expenses of our
war will be rejected by the Cuban re-
public. We can wrest our indepen-
dence from Spain with our swords
without encumbering our new repub-
lie with an enormous war debt"
These are patriotic words, and as
the man who utters them is in a posi-
tion to enforce them, they merit Gre
dence by the American people. This
statement ought to dispel the dehls-
ion that the insurgent movement In
Cuba is simply a machination engi-
| neered from this country to prepare
the way for Cuba's acquisition by the
United States. 1t also sustains the
position of President Mckinley that
the duty of our government, after pro-
tecting the lives and rights of
| Americans in Cuba, will be to con-
tinue neutral as between Spain and
| the revolutionists until such time as
the Cuban republic is established SO
| impregnably by dint of its own ef-
| forts that recognition by the United
| States will fulfil the usages of inter-
national law. The manifest arrival OF
that time will. we have no doubt. be
| followed by immediate and unhesi-
tating action on the part Of the chief
executive at Washington.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-15
SCRANTON, MAY Is, 1897.

The Graeco-Turkish war seems 10
have quite thoroughly demonstrated
that the powers have been running
by aid of something resembling the
Kccley motor
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-15
GOTHAM,S NEXT MAYOR.
the Rochester Chronicle.

From the Rochester Chronicle.
The mayor of Greater New York will
receive a salary of $4,000 year, unless
he happens to be a Tammany Democrat,
in which case as the st. Louis, Globe
Democrat remarks, nobody on earth can
tell how much he will get"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-15

American losses by reason Of the
Cuban war are now estimated at
$780, 600, ,O0O,. Spain has reason to thank
her lucky stars that the United States
does not demand indemnitication at
the point OF the bayOnet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-15

1t would serve the European powers
right If after having "sicked' the Turk
upon Greece they couldn't pull him off
without having to fight him themselves.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-15

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, 1897-05-15

The Railway Employees Journal is
among the latest local enterprises in
the newspaper line to claim recogni-
tion from the public. The new paper
Is published monthly; is devoted to
the interests of all classes of railroad
men, and is the official organ of the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Mutual Aid association. The May
number, which is issued today, is neat
ly printed, the title page containing an
excellent portrait of Mr.. p. F. Duffy,
the founder of the Mutual Aid associa-
tion, and it's pages are filled with
crisp notes of interest concerning rail-
way employees of the various lines GEN.
tering in Scranton, ana other entertain
ing reading matter including a special
story from the pen of Conductor En-
ory De Kay The publishers of the
Railway Employees Journal seem to
have entered upon an uncultivated
field of journalism in this section and
we are glad to believe that their en-
terprise gives promise of financial sue
cess.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-15

ner that the sugar trust Is not only
able to adjust the sugar differential
in the senate committees version of
the tariff bill, but also to rescue its
officers when necessary from account
ability before the law.
We sincerely hope that our fears In
this direction shall prove to be without
foundation. In the mass of conflicting
newspaper gossip touching this and
other subjects of a similar character
gossip doubtless often leavened with
a deliberate intent to deceive--we en-
deavor to unravel the thread of truth
but gain no confident success. But 1t
can hardly be a mistake to say that
the Identification of the sugar trust
with national legislation, under both
Democratic and Republican admins
trations, has assumed the proportions
of public menace, which gives vital
ity to the foes of social order and
weakens the defences which should sur
round Republican government.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-15
BAZAAR.

Printed Foulards black and blue grounds designs
Fancy Jap and India Silks light oors for fancy waists
Double Warp Changeabe Silk very popular combinations soc
All Silk Brocaded Satins at 50 cents
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-23
Saved the Cars Life,

Few people are aware that the Dowager-
Empress of Russia saved her husband g
life on two occasions. One day, when in
the Emperor's dressing room, she observed
that on his dressing table lay a curious
looking little jewel case; something about
its appearance aroused her curiosity, and.
taking it up, she became aware that it
was extremely heavy. Without saying a
word she went into her room, aad placed
it carefully in basin OF water, then send
ing for the Project of Police, whose duties
kept him much about the palace, she asked
him to have it examined. and it was dis
covered to be one OF the most marvellous
internal machines ever invented by the
ingenuity of man. The second occasion
on which the Empress was directly instru-
mental in stopping murder occurred in
the Winter Palace, when she heard a
slight noise, which indicated the presence
of some stranger in the Cars study
Without betraying the slightest anxiety
she begged her husband to come and
speak to one of the children. He did so.
She locked the door and only gave up the
key to a party of soldiers, who found,
when they entered the apartment. that
some one had just escaped through the
window.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-23
The DruidS.

The Noble Grand Arch ]. A. Devote, in COM
pany with Grand Secretary Mollison and
Grand Sentinel Sesma, was in the southern
part of the State recently, and while there
visited Morton, Mazzini and Los Angeles
groves, in Los Angeles. They also visited
Sumner Grove in Kern City, and MERGED Grove
in the city of that name. They installed the
newly elected officers.
The lodges visited show healthy condition.
The last-na med grove shows remarkable in
crease.
Last week the grand officers paid visit to
Tomales Grove.
Last Thursday Alpine Grove was instituted
in this City by the noble grand arch, With
ffty-iour members, and thirty more will soon
be added. This grove was lormed OF a SWISS
Italian company, which disbanded. After the
! institution there was q banquet at Sangui-
nettPs.
A new grove Will be instituted in Martinez
next week.
Last Thursday Manzanita Grove gave its fir st
SIN oker IN the sociai hall OF the Druids' build
ing. 1t was very enjoyable affair over which
Judge Treadwell presided. w. Mollison de-
order and there were singing and tnstrume n tai
music in addition 10 selections by the Man.
zanita band. There were among other things a
good impersonauon of Steve Sangutnett by E.
Sweeney and vocal solos by Messrs. Johnson,
Enos and Bernard. H. e. Chosen acted as
accompanist.B
! Last Friday Home Grove No. initiated FIVE
candidates, the work being done in very
satisfactory manner in the presence of large
number OF members of the order. Deputy
Grand Arch H. J. Golfer occupied the station
OF the noble arch. Among the visitors were: :
Grand Treasurer L. II. GoetZ, Grand Secretary
Mol1son, Henry A. Chase, past noble grand
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-23
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The METHOD OF A GREAT TREATMENT
FOR WEAKNESS OF HEN.
WHICH CURED HIM AFTER EVERY
THING ELSE FAILED.

Painful diseases are bad enough. but when a
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weakness the mental forebodings are ten
times worse than the most severe pain. There
Is no let up to the mental suffering day or
night. sleep is almost impossible, and under
such strain men are scarcely responsible for
what they do. For years the writer rolled and
tossed on the troubled sea of sexual weakness
until 1t was question whether he had not
peter take dose of poison and thus end all
his throubes. But providential inspiration
came to his aid in the shape of q combina ton
OF medicines that not only completely restored
the general health, but enlarged his weak,
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the trouble TO send his name and address may
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man 10 get the benefit of my experience.
am not phllanthropist, nor do l pose as
an enthusiast, but there are thousands of men
snHerlng the mental tortures OF weakened
MANHOOD who would be cured at once could
they but get such a remedy as the one thai
cured me. Do not try to study out how can
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TO mail the information but send for it ana
learn that there are a few things on earth
that, although they cost nothing to get, are
worth fortune to some men and mean life.
Qme or happiness to most OF rs. Write to
Thomas Slater, box 22S3, kalamazoo, Mich,
and the information will be mailed in plain
sealed envelope.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-23
Masonic.

The Masonic fraternity of the State OF Hi
nois has formed an association which has for
its purpose the establishment of q Masonic
home for the aged. 1t is proposed to secure in
some desirable LOCALITY of easy and convenient
access from Chicago a tract of at least forty
acres of land, and thereon to erect the neces-
sary buildings for the proper and efficient con-
duct of an institution for the aged. With
pleasant surroundings and suitable employ
ment the aged craftsman whom tickle fortune
has left destitute may at least pass his declin-
ing years in peace, and though the vicissitudes
of fate may have denied to him the right that
should accrue to every honest mana compe-
tence for old age-he may at least feel the con-
ISOLATION of f-aternal affection in his pecuni-
airy affection. The location of the home will
be determined by circumstances.
PACIFIC GROVE, CAL, May 21.-Last night
was gala night among the treemasons here.
1t being the first called meeting of the recently
inaugurated Pacific Grove Lodge, q. D., F. and
A NJ, the ladies of Ocean Spray Chapter No.
6S, O. Z. s, resolved TO celebrate the advent OF
The men Masons lodge. After Pacific Grove
Lodge was closed, the ladies OF the chapter
entered the lodge-room. Mrs. NJ v. Fifeld,
the W orthy matron. in a happy speech pre-
scented on behalf OF Ocean Spray Chapter,
plnced solid silver emblems, for use on the
altar of the lodge. The worshipful master,
Daniel B. Fifield, with much emotion, accepted
The gift and thanked the ladies for their beau
tiful, timely and appropriate present. Alter
an informal programme OF music and reclta-
ton, there was an adjournment made by all
present 10 The banque l-rpom, where the tables
were beautifully decorated and plentifully
provided Short speeches from visitors closed
a very happy evening.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-23

Wulferdinger; 5, T. Twohig; 6, l. Horton; z,
John Brentou.
Butte County-No. 1, D. McLaurin;2, Thomas
Murphy.
Contra Costa County,. D. McNary
Del Norte County-Edward Straube.
FL Dorado County,. C. Marsh.
Fresno County, NJ. Collins.
Gem County-George Featherstone.
Lake County-Dallas Poston, Alonzo Love-
Hum boldt County-E. II. Burnett.
Kings County-W. H. Vaughn.
Los Angeles County-District 3, W. ]. Hess;
d, w. f. Wilson.
Marin Countv-James F. Manney.
Mendocino County-3, George Marshall; 5,
F. B. Severance
MERGED County-James Leonard
Modoc County,, NJ. Pinkney; 2, WE. Page.
Mono County-R. K. Foulk.
Monterey County, W. T. Duncan.
Napa County-E s. Gridley.
Nevada County,. T. Isaac.
Placer County,, c. II. Kellogg; 3, Fred B.
Ellsworth.
Plumas County,, Charles w. Hendel
Sacramento County-W. Vanguelder.
San Benito County-W. ]. Cagney.
Santa Clara County-l. L. A Hettinger; g
w. l. Herrick; 3, V. Bassignano.
Santa Cruz County,, L. D. Holbrook; 2, S.
B. Swanton.
San Bernardino County-E. W. Reid.
San Diego COunty-S. Lesinsky.
San Joaquin County-C. H. Gay.
Slskiyou County-3, D. S. Baxter.
Solano Countv-A Harmon.
Sonoma County, John L. Bates
Stanislaus County,, John NJ. Graves; 2, A.
L. Clary.
Suffer County-B F. Frisbie.
Tulare County-A. R. Orr.
Trinity County-W. s. Lowden.
Tuolumne County-Thomas w. Wells.
Ventura County-H. d. Ley.
GOlO COuQty-S. NJ GrigrS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-23
The YOUNG Ladies, Institut..

The meetings, open to members only, which
were inaugurated recently by Branch No. 2,
are proving very successful and entertaining.
as well as interesting. Recently there was
presented q paper on woman's work in the
higher sphere, which brought out some in
structive answers at the last-held meeting At
that meeting one of the members presen ted a
humorous skit on the vacant chairs, In which
the chairs told of their solitude because they
were not occupied by the officers who should
occupy them. During the evening there was
music and light refreshments. At the next
meeting there will be minstrel show and an
original play will be given the second FRI
day in June.
Branch No. 80 of Victoria, Vancouver Island,
recently gave crepe paper contest, for the
benefit of the home for infrm and aged
women, and it proved great success. Many
of the members contributed many beautiful
objects made of crepe paper.
Branch No. AZ Of Butte, Mont, will give a
May basket party this evening, also drama tic
representation. The ladies will be assisted
by the mem bers of the Y. NJ.
Branch No. 80 OF San Jose. which had en-.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-23
The Chosen Friends.

During the past week Grand Councillor
Boehm has made visits as follows: Security
Council at Stockton, the council at Sacra-
mento and the one at Santa Rosa. On the last
named visit he was accompanied by Mrs.
Clara Mcdonald, the grand treasurer. On
Saturday the grand councillor visited Oakland
Council.
Next Thursday Grand Recorder Wallis will
visit the council at Chico.
Arrangements have all been completed Tor
the anniversary celebration at the Chutes.
Grand Vice-Councilor Hartley Grand Trus-
tee Day and Past Grand Councillor Selvege
were in this City last week to attend session
OF the executive committee.
Grand Assistant Councillor Savage, Grand
Trustee Dennis and Grand Guard Biddle Wis
tied Los Angeles Council on the 10th inst. and
they were entertained with a programme OF
music, dance and refreshments.
The grand assistant councillor will visit the
council at San Bernardino on the anniversary
OF the order.
On the 14th inst Supreme Councillor Morse
delivered an interesting address to the fire.
men at Tarrytown, n. Y.