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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26
Mark Hanna.

The fact that he is a candidate for
election to the United States senate
has brought out the old, and now mus
ty. attacks upon Mark Hanna. Carl
caturists are again picturing him as a
warty individual with a bloated anat-
omy covered with dollar signs and
with bags of doodle" within his grasp
ready for use whenever occasion de-
mands. The smile on his face is a.
simian leer and the whole aspect of
the man is coarse, repulsive and horri-
BILE. Instead of seat in the senate
this representation of him suggests
that he ought to be either in a Jail or
in an insane asylum, and If a tenth of
the things which his traducers print
about, his campaign methods be true.
the Jail is the more appropriate desti-
nation of the two.
Now what is the truth? Go to
Cleveland and you will find that Mark
Hanna came there poor and built HIM
self up until he became one of the
recognized leaders of the city. His
vhoodle'' and his enterprise have
gemmed the lakes with merchant sails
threaded the streets of the city with
lines of transportation by rail, estab-
lished manufacturing industries. open
ed mines, built UP banks and stores
and public institutions and formed in
many cases the mainstay of charitable
and religious endeaYors. Before this
odious plutocrat had lifted a finger in
national politics he had by the sheer
force of his dominating individuality
climbed up from the bottom to the
top of the ladder Of private citizen
ship and had won the respect which
is ever given TO established merit. II
we censnre Mark Hanna for succeed
ing. what incentive can we place be-
forP our boys?
After a time Mark went into politics.
Why? Not for money. He had all Of
that which he needed and could more
easily get more in familiar business
chappels than through ways that were
newt TO him. He went into politics on
a national scale because In the nearby
city or Canton there dwelt man
whom. during the years of their inti-
macy. MARX Hanna had learned 10 ad-
mife.s,a man 'inswhose future he came
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26
The Work of the Cabots.

At Bristol, Eng, at Halifax, N. s.,
and at Wilkes Barre Thursday eXer-
cises were held in ncommemoration of the
four hundredth anniversary of the dis
covery of the North American con-
tinent by John Cabot At the last named
u1ace the wyoming Historical and Geo
logical society listened to the reading
Of an informing paper on the Cabots,
by Harry Hakes, M. D., paper now
issued in pamphlet form.
DR.. Hakes hazards no challenge of the
honor Justly due Columbus, that Of hav-
ing first reached the outposts of the
western hemisphere, but he points out
that down to the first of May, 1897, no
effort had been made to go beyond the
limits which bounded the Genoan's dis
covery. All that had been discovered
by Columbus for Spain, he says, was
Cuba, San Domingo, Jamaica, and half
dozen smaller islands in the imme-
diate vicinity. But the greed of Henry
of England was fired by the reports
current concerning Columbus work,
and early in May, four hundred years
ago. another Genoan pushed his way
from known waters into the unknown
deep. The Cabots, father and son,
sailed from Bristol in the good ship
Mathew, with a crew of eighteen men.
Their discovery of land took place on
the Gath of June after they had sailed
2100 miles. They planted the flag of
England upon the land where their
ships's prov touched, but saw no ma
tive inhabitants. From their mention
of fogs and Goldfish (the latter so thick
that. the ship had trouble to sail
landed at or near Cape Breton, New
foundland. For this service to civil
ization the elder Cabot was rewarded
hy the magnificent present-from the
Kings own hand-of $50, given that he
might take a SPREE
This is the achievement which Cana
dams and Englishrlen celebrated OF,
Thursday and we quite agree with the
Philadelphia Press that Americans
should not remSin in the Iurch in thu
event, since" as it Justly says, "whar-
ever greatness We possess today is due
to the fact that the English and not
the Spanish tyne of civilization pre-
vailed en- the northern continent. The
English idea was not the rapacious
exploitation of country and natives but
actual settlement, colonies and peace
full commerce. Hence the domination
of Cabot as the discoverer of the con-
tinent for Henry VII stood England in
good stead a hundred years or so later
or when the real colonization began,
and the foundations of the presen,
possessions of the people Of the United
States were laid along the coast from
New England to Virginia. England
and United States owe more to Cab7t
than is admitted in history, and th4
tablet at Halifax and the proposed
monument at Bristol do him tardy jus.
tice.''
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26

to place great faith. It occurred to
Mark Hanna that william Mckinley
unassuming, patient, almost dtfident
where his own interests were concern
cd, needed a promoter, and for the
sheer Joy which he felt in pushing a
good man along, he undertook that job.
We know the result But perhaps some
of us dent stop to realize that when
Mark Hanna began the preliminary
work of organizing McKinleys candi-
dacy he was forced 70 go in against
one of the most skilful and determined
combinations In the history Of Ameri-
can politics.
In the senate of the United States
a cabal had formed for the double pur-
pose Of killing off Harrison and NOM
mating Tom Reed. 1t included the
recognized leaders of the Republican
party-such men as Allison, Davis,
Cullom, Quay, Lodge and Chandler
end it had the active support of the
Republican national organizations; OF
the state organizations in New York,
Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa,
Minnesota and other important states;
and cf most of the members of the
national house of representatives, who
were for Reed because he was their
Speaker. Numbered in the ramifica-
tions of this formidable organization
were many Of the most experienced,
adroit and indefatigable practical poll
ticians of the United States. yet Mark
Hanna, the novice, went in against
these men and cleaned them out, 1t is
true that he had the aid of his candi
dates remarkable personal popularity;
but students of politics arc aware that
in contests against organizations or
machines" as the Mugwump would
say it takes more than popularity to
win. McKinley's popularity helped;
but without Hanna's generalship 1t
would in all probability have made
small impression at ST. Louis.
Then followed the campaign. It Is
not necessary to go over that in detail.
1T is enough to say that whereas, at
the beginning, it looked as if Bryan
would sweep the country, three months
of fighting with Mark Hanna in COM
mand resulted in a sweep the other
way. There have been charges of
fraud, bribery and corruption-there
always are-but not a charge has been
sustained; and in a contest like last
years we may be sure that if the
Popocratic managers could have got
a hook into Hanna they would have
yanked him for all they were worth
That he used money is not to be de-
MED. Men who operate on the scale
that he is accustomed to don't squeeze
the pennies when money means re-
suits. That he used a cent dishonesty
or viciously is not indicated by any
fact revealed during the contest, nor
is it rendered probable from the char
acter of the man.
This, then, is the individual who as
pires to an election as one of the SEN
ators for Ohio. Self-made, resourceful
successful; cool under fire, not ratified
by sharpshooting, able to plan and to
executes he to be damned because
he is rich? Could a man with his
qualities keep from becoming rich in
this land of opportunities?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26
HAD BETTER BE CLOSED.
hester Democrat and Chronicle.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
It is said that years ago General Wood
ford made a speech about Cuban affairs
to which the Spanish papers object. 1t is
to be said of our representation at the
court of Madrid what was said of our
representation to Constantinople, that no
American worthy of honor can be found
who has not denounced the policy of that
government If no one who dis9pproves
of Weylerism in Cuba is to be received by
Spain, then the Spanish mission may as
well be abandoned. for this country has
no rewards for those who apologize for
or excuse the bloody miscreant who has
been shooting and starving multitude
of innocent persons in that island.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26
rlcKinley and Arbitration.

The recent report that President Nc
Kinley had begun the negotiation of
new treaty of arbitration with Great
Britain had it is explained, this much
truth in it: In view of the fact that
the British minister at Washington,
Sir Julian Pauncefote, was about to
return to England on a leave of alb
sence, the president some time ago in
formally suggested that he ascertain
whether his government would care to
join the United States in a joint dec
laration of confidence in the principle
of arbitration as the proper method Of
settling international disputes. Should
Sir Julian bring back a favorable an
swer, the matter will be laid before
the senate and the senate could not
we'll refuse it's assent.
1t might be inquired what practical
value such a declaration would possess;
but if it would not present substantial
affirmative advantages it would at
least prevent misconception of the
American peoples attitude toward ar
bitration. That is to say, it would
neutralize any impression, which might
have been conveyed by the senate's
rejection of the Pauncefote- Olney
treaty, that the American government
is hostile to the civilized process of
adjusting differences between nations.
While setting us right on a question
of principle it would at the same time
leave the hands of this government
free to take hold of each new issue
between England and the United States
in such manner as our own honor and
policy might dictate; in other words,
it would not tie us down in advance.
The negotiation in this direction is
yet in primitive state, and it is pos
sible that nothing will come of it.
Yet it is worthy of recollection that
Lord Salisbury once insisted very
strongly that a general expression OF
confidence in arbitration was all that
the necessities of the situation re-
quired from the two branches of the
Anglo-Saxon race. He then opposed
the omnibus treaty afterward signed
by Mr.. Olney, and only yielded assent
when complications in Europe pointed
to the desirability Of having the pos
sibility of friction with the United
States eliminated for a period of five
years. If his mind is where it was two
years ago he will eagerly acquiesce in
the latest overture from this side; but
whether he shall or not the making OF
the overture win cleanse our record
and put us in position to urge ar
bitration consistently in the future.
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THE VOICE.
'ritten' for The Tribune.

Written for The Tribune.
Soft and clear the Voice OF Nature,
In her many varied moods;
Whether from sky Of azure,
Or from earth and thousand woods;
Speaking in a voice Of thunder,
In the muTmuring Of the rill;
To her mission faithful ever
Praising God, her Maker still.
Mighty are the strains of gladness
Which the human voice employs,
When the eye is full of brightness
And the heart is full Of joys.
Wondrous sweet and al pathetic,
When enhanced in slavery,
Pleads n maiden fair, angelic,
For her life and liberty.
Welcome, welcome, voice of Nature,
Thrice more welcome voice of man;
Strains of sorrow, strains OF pleasure
Give. in freedom while you can.
Sweeter for the voice of Jesus.
Speaking TO the soul within.
Voice OF pardon, voice of Heaven,
Love divine, forgiving sin.
Rev. ID. ID. Jenkins.
Unlondale, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26

The Elmhurst Signal celebrated its
entrance upon the fifth year of its ex-
istence yesterday by issuing a hand
some illustrated anniversary number,
filled with artistic half-tone engrav-
ings and interesting reading matter,
giving evidence of the prosperity of
the Signal and the community in which
It is published. The number is neatly
printed and attractive throughout and
speaks well for the thrift and enter
prise of the beautiful home town where
so many Scrantonians have located
suburban residences. Editor Harlow
is to be congratulated upon the sup
port that has enabled him to make
continual improvements in his inter-
esting paper
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26

yet made on the proposed annexation
of Hawaii comes from Italy, where
M. Cavalotti observes: 1.-THE Unite
States are drawing to themselves new
populations by means of their good
law of political and personal liberty
and education and work, things which
are much more solid arguments than
rifles and guns" In other words, we
don't have to fight for new territory;
it comes to us without the askiu3.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26
SCRANTON, JUNE 4 1897.

The fact that the two hospitals in
Scranton aided by the state were the
only two in the state to receive, a
larger allowance at Harrisburg TINS
year than they received two years ago
certainly speaks well for the Scranton
member to whom this preference is due
Representative Connell is entitled to
the comfnunity's thanks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26

The leading railway and industrial
stocks are advancing in value, the
train movements show increased
freight traffic, the bank clearlngs are
expanding and the man who cries
calamity with these evidences of pros
perty before him is a demagogue and
the truth is not in him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26

of the gentlemen who run" the Rhode
Island "shebang" but it will never re-
ceive the appreciation of the American
masses. The sooner this fact is real
lied at Providence, r. l., the better for
the prospects of Brown university.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26

The Philadelphia Press, scanning
those padded expense accounts at Har-
risburg. remarks that the governor has
an opportunity. We should say he had,
and what is more. we think he will
improve il.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26

An apologist for the trustees OF
Brown university explains that mas
much as they pay their good money to
support the university and pay the pro-
fessors' salaries, they have a right to
dictate what shall be taught within
the university's walls. They have, in
deed. They have right to turn the
university into a kindergarten, for that
matter. But the point is not what
their legal right is, but what is wis
est. broadest and best. To fetter schol-
arship and dwarf independent inves-
tigation; to replace candor with servil-
ity; to lay down the rule that con-
viction held by the leaders in our ed
ucational life must be withheld from
the world until OK-ed by a board OF
managing trustees may suit the ideas
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune AstrOloger.
Astrolabe Cast 1888 a. M, for Saturday,
June 26, 1897.

Hss G fR
A child born on this day will probably
remark; us it hot enough for you?"
The religion that can ho.d out through
the week generally makes a man feel
better even if 1t is not so profitable in
business as the kind which expires at the
close Of church service on Sunday night.
Up-to-date publishers no longer paint
the town red. They issue colored supple
ments.
Notwithstanding the thermometer yes
terday it was a cold day for Wilkes
Barre at the base ball park.
He who would be a leader of men must
prepare to put Up the dough.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26

Charging the state railroad fare when
a legislator travels on a pass may not
be sealing, but the difference isn't
worth disputing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26

With a million persons jubilating in
London and another million starving
in India. the British empire is not
without it's contrasts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26

The Toronto Globe praises Bryan
profusely; but in it's present humor the
Globe would probably like to see Bry-
anism prevail in the United States.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26

The member of parliament who
wants to know why England doesn't
grab Hawaii can be informed in two
words: She "dassen't."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26

The Hawaiian treaty is only straw,
but it indicates that the president is
the actual as well as the nominal head
of this administration.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26

The reform" bills as passed at Har-
risburg will not be recognized by their
parents, but they suffice to show how
seriously real reform is needed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26

Senator Mason wants war with
Spain. AS a starter, he might volun-
teer under Gomez.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-26
Songs OIL Simmer.

That Abner Powell. breaks away
From a base ball enterprise
That's governed by a churlish horde,
With Jonahs ard hoo-doos aboard,
And samples of the Luzerne jay
Is matter of no surprise.
Evening journal., 1897-07-31
EInnncI In summer.

It is a mistake 10 abandon the wear
ing OF fannels in summer, considering
the sudden changes of our climate-the
erratic conditions of the atmosphere
which sometimes gives us July day
colder and more bleak than one in jan
uary. A good way to wash ordinary
flannel is TO pour strong, boiling soap
suds ovsr it in a tub. When cool
enough TO allow the hand TO bear it,
pour of the suds and add boiling hot
clean water; let this stand as before,
then pour of and add more boiling
clearwater When cool enough. squeeze
the garments, but do not wiring or rub.
Stretch Immediately on a line in the
hot sun or by hot fire. pressing out the
water with the hand. as It settles in the
dependent parts Of the garments.
Stretch the flannel as soon as the water
is pressed out, keeping it hot until dry,
as much rs possible. This treatment
win keep woolen garments soft and
pliable till worn out-Housewife.
Evening journal., 1897-07-31
A TEXAS COMEDY.
switch Hns some Indications of a
Tragedy

switch Hns Some Indications OF a
Tragedy
Mrs. Tabitha Jones lifted high her
Connecticut nose. breathed deeply the
Dalmy air of south Texas, and listened.
From. the kitchen region, through the
open window, came distinctly these
words: ''Now git down dar on dem
roals, you debble. an stay dar."
Mrs. Tabitha's Puritan blood was
aroused. Hits all erlong oh you ef
dinnafs late, but i speck don fix you
now, you rasl<il." Had the black wom-
an, in fit of passion and carried away
by atavistic savagery and cannibalism,
sacrificed her own offspring? And Mrs.
Tabi1ha's mind reverted TO Aunt Gym
thia's small woolly prototype, which
two days before had arrived along with
Aunt Cynthia's clothes and other eff
fects. Her sylnpathies had halted at
this little creature when she saw it
deposited on her kitchen floor, but now
its humanity called to her.
With trembling. courage she stepped
quickly and softly to the kitchen and
slowly advanced her head beyond the
edge of the open door. The smell of
burning flesh filed her nostrils. At
the front of the stove stood Aunt
Cynthia; in her hand, lifted threatening
Iy was a large flesh fork; on her lips this
final tannt: ''Now 'speck you gwine
te behave yo'sefl" and she jabbed Wig
orously at something hidden from Mrs,
Tabitha by the stove.
Looking UP, the negress caught sight
of the pale, rigid face projected just
beyond the jam Of the door. She ut
tered loud scream, dropped the fork
and half fell against the kitchen table
| An ashen hue settled over her dark face
as she gazed at the apparently dissev-
cred head, and it was not until Mrs
Tabitha finally presented her full figure
at the doorway that Aunt Cynthia was
able to speak.
What done happen in de house, Miss
Bithy? Is you seen n ghostie?" sht
gasped. Making a great effort to eff
GENTLY oppose her civilization TO the
barbarism confronting her, Mrs. Ia
bitha said, in a quavering voice: "Cyn
thia. know what you have done, anc
you'd ought not to done it,"
Aunt Cynthia began TO recover.
"Lo'd Gowd. Miss Bithy, what's
done?"
where is your baby?" solemnly.
"PompP He's asleep-dey amt nuf
fin hut him, his it?" and with suddel
fright the negress hurried to an adj
joining room, almost Immediately re
turning with n small bundle Of blacl
and whitehall asleep, but intact
"How you done sleer me, Miss Bithy!'
A faint color began to show on Mrs
Tabitha's cheeks. Crossing the kitchen
she walked around to the front of tn,
stove. "Where'd you get that chicken o.
she asked, severely, pointing 70 tn,
half-cooked fowl on the broiler.
g seen dat chicken walkin' roun' lik,
he's los, Miss Bithy, so / dess ketcl
him an cook him fur dinna," and sh,
continued to apostrophize the guiltl
bird while she shook down fresh Goals
With her other arm she tenderly sup
ported the baby against her shoulder
| N Y Journal
Evening journal., 1897-07-31
CONSTABLE AND A POLE.

Jennie Ferowski, a Polish woman
was a complainant in Magistrate
Daley's court last night, when she pre-
ferred a charge against Josephine Ka-
trowsh of circulating unfavorabie re-
ports about her. She was judged guilty
and was required to pay The costs in the
ease. The woman could not pay the
money and Constable Smith started tC
take her to the City Hall. She refused
to go, and force had to be used to con,
vey her 20 the station house. Detectives
McVey and Witsil and Special Officer
Riley were sent to the magistrates, bu
the woman finally went with the con
stable. She had several fainting spells
ia ,he cell, and Captain Kane ordere;
her 10. be sent home.
Evening journal., 1897-07-31
Up THE HUDSON.

On August 5, u, 10 and 26, the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company will run It's
usual midsummer excursion to the Up
per Hudson" under personal escort.
Special train will leave Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia, at 734 a. m,
stopping at principal intermediate
points between Philadelphia and Tren-
ton.
A stop will be made at Cranston's
Dock, at West Point, giving those who
disembark an hour and a-half at that
point, and enabling them to view the
world-renowned United States Military
Academy.
In order to insure an early return to
Philadelphia, the stop at Newburg will
be omitted, although steamer will run
to a point off Newburg and there turn,
this arrangement having proved very
satisfactory last year.
Tickets will be sold at the following
round trip rates: From Philadelphia,
Bristol and intermediate stations, $3.50;
Philadelphia market Street Wharf,
Florence and intermediate stations,
$3.50; Bordentown, 1925; Trenton,
$500; Tulpohocken, Westmoreland and
intermediate stations, $3.50; Upsal
Carpenter and Aliens Lane, $3.50; Wis
sahickon Heights, Highland and Chest
nut Hill, S2.7O
AT Germantown Junction connection
will be made with regular trains from
Chestnut Hill Branch, and at Trenton
with G.10 a. m. train from Philadelphia
market Street WHARF via Camden
Connection will also be made at Frank
ford with 7.40 a. m. train from Ken
singtOn.