davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

Currency reform stands in less jeop-
ardy from its enemies than from its
friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

1t is reported that President McKin-
ley has offered the Russian mission to
Carl Schurz. Such a report can be
credited only on the supposition that
the president wants to get Mr. Schurz
as far out Of the country as possible.
The selection of this pessimistic Mug
wump and vilifier of Republican lead
ers and policies for an Office under
the present administration would be
an affront to every man who made
McKinley's election possible.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

think they can do anything and yet so
free. Much property in school is In
jured by pupils. yet they would never
think Of doing this 10 property in a
mill or business house in which they
worked. A great remedy In part for
all these troubles would be to apply
the law TO all,-whether pupils Of In
fluential parents or common hood
lums"
These are trite subjects involving
plain old moral principles that some
may deem outside the pale OF news
papers jurisdiction; but in the view.
as we are, Of the significant fact that
lawlessness is increasing these days
faster than decency, and that the one
cure for all the evils, public and pri-
yate, which in these times occupy at
tention SINNERS down in last analysis
to more careful character building In
the places where character is supposed
to be developed, it may not be amss
once in a while to consider a homely
fundamental topic alongside such ex-
citing up-to-date matters as the boun-
Diary issue in Thessaly and the gold
find along the Klondike in Alaska.
---------- --a-------
The czar now notifies the sultan that
the latter must stop his foolishness or
the Russian troops will cross the Tur-
kish frontier. This is business. The
same kind of talk three months ear
lier would have saved a deal of both
er, not to speak Of many lives.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

Can violence be kept out of the mine
strike equation? If so, labor will win
its greatest triumph. If not, it will
fail in it's grandest opportunity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

The sidewalk scorcher must 60.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

Recent lynchings in portions of the
south have revived the outcry against
mob law; but if we will look at facts
as they are, we shall see that the in
clination in a warm climate to take
swift vengeance on the lustfu! defilers
of women and moralize afterward is an
outcropping of human nature requiring
more heroic reformative and educa-
tional treatment than the occasional
utterance in a platitudinous way of
perfunctory depreciation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
'Ote the Prices :

Nattings, Rugs
all
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune AstrolOger.

Astrolabe cast: SIG a. m, for Tuesday,
July 20 1897.
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
SONS LIKE THE pLAn.
Insurance Feature Adopted by
Nebraska Division.

Some good plan of insurance in connection
with the Sons of Veterans has long agitated
the minds of officers and members who are
working for the upbuilding of the Order. 1t
is the belief of many that such legislation
would add greatly to the interest in the So
ciety, that large numbers OF new members
would apply for admission, and that those now
in the Order would be more likely to retain
their membership. 1t has been proposed that
q death benefit be added, combining patriotism
with good business policy.
The matter has been considered in Camp, Di-
vision, and National meetings, and has at
tracted the attention of brethren rho are look
ing for some cheap, reliable insurance which,
in case Of death, will give to their families
few hundred dollars without incurring too
great expense.
At the Omaha Encampment of the Nebraska
Division such plan was adopted as. it is
claimed will give all that can be asked in tho
way of insurance, and at q very moderate cost.
Already the Division has gained $50 members,
much Of which is believed to be directly due
to the insurance legislation. Brother Frank
J. Coates Assistant Chaplain, who has charge
Of the work, writes:
"Seven years ago the membership of tho Ne
braska Division exceeded 1000. For seven
years we have lost about two hundred per year
some years moro, some less, until we now
have but little over .one-fourth the number
in good standing that we had the year COM
mauded the Division; this, too, in the face of
the fact that we have bad honest and capable
men at the head OF our affairs.
There never was an effect without cause,
nor cause without effect My idea has been
that we were not offering the young men of the
country anything but patriotism. and we can
not claim monopoly on that. The great ma
jorty of the sons of soldiers are patriotic be-
fore they join the Order. and will continue to
be patriotic, if they never join the Sons of Vet
Grams.
. After fully discussing the matter at the
Omaha Encampment we decided to adopt the
insurance feature, and it has worked we'll. Ac.
oording to advices received from Division
Headquarters, it has been the means Of directly
and indirectly adding $50 to our membership.
"The faithful and intelligent work of Col.
Davis has also contributed to this end. but we
have had faithful aud intelligent Commanders
heretofore whose work awaited naught.
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
BHY STATE CANDIDATE.
Massachusetts Indorses Comrade Innls for
Commando Chief.

Massachusetts Endorses Comrade Innls for
Commando Chief.
Massachusetts, has presented as candidate
for Commander Chief Past Senior Vice Com.
mander- in-Chief Geo. II. Innis, of Dahlgren
Post, 2, South Boston. At the recent Encamp-
ment at Worcester, on motion of Comrade J.
Payson Bradley. the delegates and representa-
tives of the Department to the National En-.
campment At Buffalo were instructed to use all
honorable means to secure the election of Com
rade IDnis.
The following is contained in circular
letter issued by a committee Of Dahlgren Post ::
For three years our comrade bore the colors
of Sleeper's 10th Mass. Light Battery, partici-
pating in ali OF the terrible conflicts from the
Wilderness to Appomattox, and for q score of
years he has upheld the banner of our Grand
Army organization by never failing attendance
at our Post meetings where he is regarded as
wise counselor, and where he is recognized
leader in debate.
"No man lives who cherishes greater love for
his comrades-the soldiers and sailors of the
rebeliion-than Comrade Innis. He 10 and
has always been essentially comrade among
comrades, whose achievements have been at
tanned by the weight of q commanding indi-
viduaity.
:" In civil life the triumphs of Comrade lnnis
have been no less conspicuous than in his mill
tary and Grand Army service, and he now
The National tribune., 1897-05-13

"The plan adopted is Is follows On the
death of Q member the Assistant Chaplain
sends out a notice requesting every member in
good standing to contribute so cents.
The sum thus realized is turned over to tho
family of the deceased. Contributions are of
course to . certain extent voluntary. If q
brother does not choose to join this number
contributing, he need not do so. It does not
affect his standing in the Orde. in the least if
he does not. but in the event of his death no
call would be issued.
"A strict account is kept with every member,
and his standing can at any time be determined
at Headquarters, or by the duplicate kept in
his Camp.
"This plan furnishes us with insurance at .
very low cost for during the year was in COM
mand of the Nebraska Division the member
ship ran over 1000. and yet see my Adjutant's
report shows but three deaths.
This will be the means OF drawing to us all
the eligible Sons who are interested in or think
fayorably Of life insurance, and also prevent
suspensions, rs brother raying into this fund
year after year will say to himself, / have now
an interest at stake and must not quit, thus
losing what have paid.'
1t has been suggested that call be issued
in the start, and the money kept on hand to
pay the first death loss. am of the opinion that
TINS is better plan, and would recommend it to
other Divisions that try the insurance feature.
Another thing would advise all brothers
to DO is to subscribe to good paper like The
NATIONAL TRIBUNE; subscribe for it, pay for
1t, read it, and then hand il to a friend"
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
DIVISION SNAP SHOTS.

Division Commander of Nebraska w. n,
Davis announces the muster of new Camps %
Hebron, Fairmont and Lebanon with %
charter members The gain in the Division
during the last quarter was $50. ConmandsE
Davis has offered Two prizes to encourage re-
cruiting. To the Camp showing the largest
gain i'll membership during the year he will
present silk flag. The brother securing the
most recruits will be given a sword and bslt
Camp 2S. Lexington, Neb., has organised .
band, which action has been approved by ths
Division Commander.
A. c. Stow. Past Captain of Cen. E. Mix
Camp, z, and member of the Michigan Division
Council, FennvilIe, writes: "The Sons Of
Veterans in this State are booming. Since
Feb. i seven new Camps have been started,
with 24O charter members. Allegan County
during April organized two Camps. with 50
members which gives this County five Campo,
with q membership Of over $50.
Denison Camp, log, Center Point. Iowa, will
present the name of Mark A. Newland at the
Marsballtowu Encampment for Division Com
mander. Capt. Newand is the son of an officer
of the 23d Ohio. He is graduate of the Medi-
cal Department. of the Iowa State University.
Since the organization of the Camp he has held
almost every office in the gift of his brethren,
and at the last election was unanimously chosen
Captain.
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
DOINcS OF THE DEPARTMENTS.
Items of Interest from Various Local GAR.
Bodies.

Items of Interest from Various Local @. AR.
Bodies.
At recent meeting of lafayette Post, 140,
New York City, the pupils of Rhinelander In
dustrial School presented the comrades with .
gavel and tablet The gavel was made from
rail supposed to have been split by President
Lincoln. Asilver plate suitably inscribed, was
imbedded in the handle. Both articles were
made by the pupils.
Lafayette Post psraded as an escort to Gen.
o. O. Howard, Marshal of the Veteran Dyis.
ion. at the dedication of Gen. Grants tomb.
Owing to the severe illness of Commander Z.
w. Meade, the Post was commanded by Senior
Vice Commander John c. Long. Special de-
tails were furnished as follows: Daniel Butter
field. in charge Of escort to President McKin-
ley and all specially invited guests; Charles f.
Homer, Marshal OF the Fourth, or Civic, Divis-
ion; z. L. Zalinski, Marshal of the American
Guard. composed of pupils of the public schools; |;
II. H. Adams, acting as Grand Marshal OH Gen.
Howard's staff; ]. b. Hyde, Chief of Staff
under Marshal Charles F. Homer: L. c.
Brack ett Aid on Chief Marshal's staff, and
about q dozen other members of this Post filed
important positions in the line OF the parade.
The 30th annual Encampment of the New
Jersey Department viii convene at Atlantic
City June 9. President Mckinley Com
mander-in- Chief Clarkson, and Gov. Griggs
will review the parade.
Department Commander Stshl calls the at
ten ton of New Jersey comrades to ian act to
encourage and promote patriotism" and urges
the necessity of an active cooperation in its
observance by the members of the Grand Army
Patriotic exercises will be held in every school
1 house in the State, and he asks that q delcga.
| tion of comrades attend in uniform, wherever
| possible, and by their presence teach an object
lesson of patriotism to those who are destined
| to manage the affairs Of this country.
Mai. Anderson Post, I09, PlanGeld, n j.. has
surrendered its charter, and the entire men,
bcrship has joined Winfield Scott Post, to be
transferred, giving the latter Post a member
ship of nearly 30.
| Commander o. M. Speilman announces that
| the 18th annual EncaDpment of the Arkansas
Department will be held At Sprngdale, June 9.
| S. K. Robinson. Charles M. Green and Ii. +.
Close have been appointed a Committee on Gre.
/ dentiais,
The National tribune., 1897-05-13

Sfa 1t claims to give the leading facts
able *iesn history, get il refers to Abraham
in AM "a brief foot-note. It gives State
Lincoin cause Of the war. It's statement
rights as l. the Bull Run battle is unfair
descriptive NJ seeks to immortalze those
aud unwise; wise to forget and insults the
"hoIn - is ..'o .;th the words panic, confus-
ion, and terror. I.innoIp,s Ge,trsbpro
"a c.. Dix,s M Tiofic order, but does
NOT forpet TO elaborate upon the uee OF "oooeh
aurs nsed at Richmond, as IL e author says. TO
scare the Northern army. The ans Iy.y "a nesiiy
oil nf the leading Generals oil the oHion army
are omitted All important victor'es r;ss
cres;t.bIe ~ tLe = MON side OF the waSaIe ~ iss
go TT,;on io.sosora, =, -ntioned as defeats, sent
whirling back running 10. y, :, .bscausa
the Southern army as falling ba-.N' Tharo
human nature could endure no more
is very little patriotism taught in Montsoi..-
erys Leading Facts so far as 1T reiaSes W
the civil war, and its unamerican and unpatrl-
otic omissions are numerous. Your committee
therefore does not approve it for use in the
schools in this State
" Fisk's School, History is more satisfactory
to your committee. We do not think that it
contains any Objectionable statements concern
ing the civil war unless it may be said that
there are some inaccuracies which we have no
means OF. correcting. The spirit that pervades
ISM history Is DOneSt, auu WDlt6 Db OOes uOb
offend the vanquished in the war it does not
wholly abandon the vctors and leave them
out of history. We regret, however, that this
history is not more extended, for we believe
that those great events should be fully de-
scribed because they are real. and most i'm
portant steps in the life and growth of the Re-
public. While Fisk's History comes the near
est 10 the idea OF your committee We are conf
PEELED to report that, in our opinion, the his
tory of the ci,;;l should be rewritten for
"We ros..n',,.- that patriotism |
WI, ~,i crow or die; that 1t vi NO. a II |
allegiance like dress suit laid away for u., !
is not inheritable, nor does it in any way pass
from generation to generation, except by an
acquisition of a knowledge of facts. Past his
tory teaches us that no man can be man with
out patriotism. 1t is the first, greatest. and
grandest principle of life, and is, next to divine
law, the foundation of every human excellence
and of all earthly welfare. A man that has no
patriotism is human pirate. We would teach
every American child patriotic valor that
would never turn its back to the flag. We
further suggest that the sufficiency and adapt
ability of school history should be under the |
control of proper State authority"
II is expected that the New York veterans
will follow up this work in line with the rec
concentrations of the committee.
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
Illinois Daughters Convention.

The third annual Convention of Illinois
Department. Daughters of Veterans, was held
May at Custer Post Hall. Chicago. The after
noon session and the early part Of evening ses-
sion were spent in transacting business, and at
8 o'clock the doors were opened to members of
GAR, S. OF ", W.RC., and other friends, to
witness the public installation Of the following:
Pres Clara Schmatz; S. V. p, Lena Wilson :;
]. v. p, Belle Wray; Chap, Clara Webster !;
Inner Guard. Addie Ketchum; Guard, Fannie
Randall Instituting and Installing Officer,
Florence M. Boura; State Council, Charlotte
Wray, Gretchen Schilling and Bertha NJ.
Arden; Musician, May Flood Delegates Lena
Smith and Mabel Sinclair.
The National tribune., 1897-05-13

and aided materially. Seventeen recruits pre-
sented themselves for muster, and the visiting
team worked the three degrees in an impress
sive manner. the third being especially strong.
Election and installation of officers followed,
after which the visitors illustrated the manner
Of opening and conducting Camp.
"The new Camp, John A. Otis, 80, starts out
strong in determination and enthusiasm, with
every prospect of bright future. 1t 10 OH
cered as follows: Capt, d. C. Judd; First
Lieut., G. A. Baker; Second Lieut.. c. w. Hope;
Chap, Frank Hope; First Serg't, E. L. Moore;
ON. S., E. w. Weld.
"The work of muster, installation. ETC., was
not finished until 1:30 a. m, after which the
visitors were served with supper At 2:45 ..
m. We finally found ourselves in our rig headed
homeward. Stopping at River Falls just long
enough to change teams, we drove straight
through, 40 miles. reaching home after an ab.
sence of 26 hours, tired, dusty, sleepy. and sore
but just as enthusiastic as ever and ready for
another muster"
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
Ladies', Aid Society.

By request. the State Of Utah has boon added
to the Division of Washington, and will be
under the jurisdiction Of the Division Presi-
dent, Miss Alma Stranger, Tacoma. Wash.
The Divisions of Michigan and Wisconsin,
being in arrears for one year, have surrendered
their charters and the societies are remanded
to provincial condition. Course approved by
National Council.
Sarah E. Lyons aud Mary Stodick will repre-.
sent the LAS. to confer with like COM
mittees from patriotic organizations, to deter
dedicated to the Loyal Women Of the War.
The report Of tho National Secretary for the
quarter ending Dec. 81, just completed, shows
Number Divisions in good standing last re-
port. Is; Societies in Divisions, 17s; Pro-
vincial Societies, TO- Societies dropped. 8;
New Societies, g; membership, Sept. 80, 1896,
1883; membership, Dec. 81, 1896, 1885.
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
Coming Reunions.

Announcements Of Reunions have been
made as follows: lay
Northwestern Nebraska Soldiers and Sail
ors' Reunion Association. at Messengers Grove,
Dawes County, July 10,to IA. Commander in-
Chief Clarkson and the Department Com
mander will attend. S. c. Ferguson, Adju-
tant. Hay Springs, Neb.
18th H., at Dixon. ILL.,, May 25. Oscar A..
Webb, Secretary, Dixon
1lth Pa. Cav, at Johnson, Pa, June 3, dur
ing Department Encam pment. ID. S. Orcutt,
Secretary, st. Charles Hotel, Pittsburg.
37th Ohio at SO North Paint street, Chilli
cothe, June l6. John 8. Kountz Toledo. O.
The National tribune., 1897-05-13

Attention is called to the advertisement of j.
Edmund Estes, Fall River, Mass, of the Ma
tional Memorial Hymn" prepared especially to
be sung during the exercises on Memorial Day
and on Memorial Sunday, aud By children in
the public schools at the session preceding this
day. 1t is not only welded to the familiar and
immortal tune America" but also to the "OId
Flag" that worn aud battlefront banner inde-
scribsbly dear to tbs heart of every veteran.
With a copy of this hymn in the hands of each
pupil, the teacher, with few appropriate
words illustrated by this worn and battle
rent banner" can teach an impressive lesson
in loyalty and patriotism.
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
IN THE FAR WEST.
Progress on Many Lines by
Pacific Coast W.R.C.
Successful Convention of California and
Nevada-Red Cross Work in Greece.
Corps Active I'm Preparation for Memorial
Day All Along the Line.

Encouraging progress was made by the De-
psstpent of California W.R.C.. last year, as set
forth by the reports Of 18th annual Conven.
ton, held in San Francisco. Department
President Laura J. Robson, in reviewing the
wSfk fol the year, acknowledged herself under
many obi cations to Department Commander
T. c. Mastcllcr and staff and to Past Depart
me-. Commander G. Mason K;nne, aud other
comrades, for ...nnsel and assistance SO cheer
fully rendered. The H-iiaf Corps Home at
Evergreen was reported fourishing, .he state
allowing $l2.50a month for the support of eaen
inmate the Relief Corps making up the rest.
Much has been done in the way of patriotic
teaching, following out tho plan of the Ma
tional Committee, through Corps Committees;
but more individual effort was urged not only
in connection with schools and orphans homes,
bat in the family as well. This sentiment of
the address was specially commended I" The
strength of the Nation lies in thorough under
standing by the people of the foundations on
which it was erected, and the duty toward 1t
by the individual"
Department Secretary Lizzie NJ. Hatch re-
ported the membership as 1854, slight gain
over last year; number of Corps, 60; cash ex-
penditures for relief. So, ,432,09; relief in sup
plies, l,S56, ,62; soldiers assisted, 294; men,
bers of soldiers families. 1900; number Of
members and their dependents. 23S; total
number OF persons assisted. 1868.
Sarah C. Borland, Chairman OF the Com
mittee %. Patriotic leasssing. reported encour-
ssine progress in the establI,nuc"s o. caM C.i;-
zens' Sunday. Through the efforts OF
fornia Corps. the clergy in IA cities and towns
held special patriotic services on the day
designated, preaching Good Citizenship"
CRY OF THE GREEK WOMEN.
A beautiful evidence that Christian woman
hood is the same all the world over, in the face
of calamity and distress, or the struggle for Ma.
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
Ladis. aftIfe GAR.

ED1roR NATIONAL tribune: Fair Oaks
Circle /, Albany, Ore, Eades of the GAR,
have a membershipiof % sisters and 52 COM
rades, and is increasing A great deal of in
terest is being manifested.
As we go to the silent city of the dead on
deeds. aud let US. with patriotic hearts, decorate
the little mounds. ard Remember the time when
first the roll was caIled.-MARTHA R1sLEY,
National Corresponding Secretary.
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
Dauchtera of yeterans Contest Social

Emma A. Chester Tent, 6, Cleveland, O., at
the frat of the year divided its membership
with Miss Matte Burlingame and Miss Abby
Foote, leaders. The ladies under Miss Burl.
ingame held the first social, rendering farce
mo Cure No Pay" by seven daughters
Later the ladies under Miss Foote rendered a
program consistingsof' Mother Goose Recep-
tion and Drill, byi17 Children, aud literary
and musical featurss.i The judges awarded
the prize to Miss Foote's side, their eutertain-
ment having cleared 50 stuore than tho other.
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
NEW WISCONSIN GIMP.
Enthusiastic Brethren Drive 40 Miles to the
Muster.

Capt. ]. W. T. Ames Tom Porter Camp, 2,
New Richmond, Wis, writes: "This Camp,
while small in numbers, is brimful of enthusi-
asm. Our most recent exploit was the muster
of a new Camp at Diamond Bluff. April IT.
Early morning found the writer, with squad,
consisting of Second Lieut.. Odell, ON. Serg't
Dawley Chaplain Lambdin. Corpl Densmore,
aud Councilman Beeman, travelling in a COM
modious rig. with uniforms. guns. and Camp
equipage Private Lambdin ioinedus at River
Falls, where new team took as to our desti-
nation.
We were given q hearty welcome and royalty
entertained. Some "a members of the GAR,
Posts of Trimbelle and Ellsworth were present,
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
The Pension Bureau
Order aao abolished ReOrganiZed.
Order 22o abolished.

COMMISSIONER EVANS reorganization
OF the Pension Bureau the of
appointment officials
Referee has been appointed
selected throughout the
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
EVERY LADY SHOULD READ ruYs.

will send free positive for all female Diseases
Irregularities, etc simple private treatment
common sense remedy that never fails. FREE with
valuable advice. Mrs L. HUDNUT, south Bend, Ind.
Mention The National Tribune.
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
GEORGE n. INNS.

holds the responsible Office of Street Commis.
sioner in the City of Boston. having been
elected thereto for term Of three years by q
large majority of the popular vote"
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
Wanted Idea ;,:s $:s s: !: e;

Protect YOUR ideas: they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN WEDDERBURN & Co, Patent After.
neys Washington, ID. O.. for their 500 prize o0sB
The National tribune., 1897-05-13
Wanted Idea !s:s $:s e. :ss!;; se's;

Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN WEDDERBURN Il CO.. Patent Attor-
ueyD Washington. d. c. for their 1880 prize ofeg
0nd noW List ol one ounAn61nvo0ttous wanted.