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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26
SCRANTON, JANUARY 26. 1897.
If the legislature is wise it will cease

If the legislature is wise 1t will cease
to bother it's head about past transac-
tions in the state treasury department
and move concertedly toward the en-
actment of a law requiring all state
funds on deposit to bear interest for the
commonwealth at not less than per
cent. per annum. This is strictly bus
mess proposition and it should have the
support of every legislator who believes
in the transaction of public business
in a business-like manner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26
B A II GA l M S

Odds and Ends, we find
while taking stock, are being
sold at greatly reduced prices
to make room for new spring
goods.
Have some good Dinner
Sets we are closing out very
low. $500 Sets, with a few
pieces short, now $1,000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26
IMPORTANT III TRUE.
Philalelnhia Press.

From The PhiIadeIphia Press.
Judge Alfred Darte of Luzerne county,
has been slated for the Republican nom
ination for auditor general this year. This
is regarded as a shrewd movement to keep
the Luzerne delegates in line. The repre-
sentatiVes from the county in state con-
ventions and in the legislature have not
been very manageable recently, and 1t is
thought the selection of a LuZerne candi-
date will make them all right. 1t would
also have the effect of putting Congress
man Leisenring out of the running for
governor next year. Judge Darte is now
judge of the orphans court of Luzerne.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26

Miss Minnie Jones an eiocutionist of Phil
adelphia, who had been secured a Il large
expense to read the "Chariot Race Not
withstandinp the liberal patronage ac-
corded the enterprise, by the time the elo-
cutionist and the lady manager and her
calico costumes were well out of town
there was nothing left for the Yoing
Mems Christian association gymnasium
fund.
While the result has not always Been
thus in enterprises of this nature, 1t Is
safe to wager that in nine cases out OF ten
the fakir will get the lions share, II not
the entire, profits of an amateur enter
tainment In the interest of charity, Il given
haIf chance at the box office. The ST.
Lukc's summer home Is one of the most
worthy OF the Institutions for the benent
OF the impecunious in this vicinity, AMI II
Is to be regretted that so large share of
the results Of the untirlng labor of parties
VINO, working in it's interest assisted in
making the Ben-IIur tablcaux success
should 30 to line the pockets of such
manages as the unmitigated Clark.
o
From police court reports ! judSe 1t Is
getting rather expensive to commit crime
IN scranton. \ thug was actually fined s.,
the other day Tor sand-baggins drunken
nah 1t is proper however, to state that
the drunken man was promptly placed in
jail for not paying his fine. We used to
near a good deal about the wisdom of solo
mon at Sunday school, but Solomon does
not seem to have been in 1t for unique
judgment when compared with some of
our magistrates and grand jurymen. m
frontier town a few such decisions us
are given almost daily in certain courts
ot Scranton would bring white-cao and
vigilance committees into existence. but
hotflhS seems to surprise or worry the
easy-Eo'ng Scrantonian in this respect
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26

absolutely essential suggestions The
charter as 1t stands is monument to
patient and intelligent study of munich
pal evils, and 1t might well be put into
operation, not only in Pittsburg and
Allegheny. but also in Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26

If a street railway company sells
ride for certain price and throws in
transfer, does 1t make any difference
who uses that transfer? We should
like to see this point passed on in
court of final authority.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26

Here is wishing good luck tonight to
Brothers Smith and Mcclure in their
joint effort to enlghten the Pennsylva-
MIA Legislature to the need of a revision
of the libel laws. Publishers and editors
do not want more from the law making
authorities than is scrupulously just
and fair; and they will not remain con-
tent with less.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26

The disposition to adopt in this state
a new primary election law is founded
on good impulses, but it would be moro
promising as to results for good if the
present excellent law We're more gener-
ally and thoroughly enforced.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26
DON'T HOLD WATER.
From the Times-Herald.

From the Times Herald.
Several gentlemen who have been slated
by the press for the navy portfolio Will
easily discover on examination that there
are large blowholes in their political pros
poets.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26
INTERFERENCE PLAYS.

From the Times Herald.
In the cabinet game at Canton some
very fine interference plays have been
put W lately.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26

Considering what Grover did for her
while Dole's republic was yet young, 1t
seems to us that Queen Lii is unkind to
pursue him now.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26

At least two things are greatly need
ed in Scranton now: A larger police
force and a shaking up of the present
force.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26
ITS FIRST DIVIDEND.

From the Times Herald.
Count Castellane's western union has
paid its first dividend.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26

The people of Chicago, WITHOUT regard
to party, the other evening rendered eX-
Governor Altgeld a magnificent recep-
ton, which is perhaps another way of
saying that Altgeld is not half as black
as he has been painted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26
BYRON WRITING

That ''sheOl' was paved with good
intentions, probably realized the truth
OF the assertion. Don't let your good
resolution to buy only tn, best Blank
Books. Office Supplies, Type
Writing Supplies, etc., at our store
be a paving stone. We keep the best
in variety and quality. We also make
a speciality of Draughting Supplies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-26

When you see our Net Prices
you will ask for No Discount. All
Are Welcome.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

them nothing 20 deal with n fact, there
are very many instances where an actual
suxsraisfy exists without the use OF a
term which has become offensive Ofi-
ciaTiy. for Instances. Egypt Is = sazsrasnty
Of Turkey. but as 8 matter Of fact y Is
England that has TO be consulted before
any important step is taken.
As Kruger avoided in his written CON-
rnunication to the British government
such 9 denial o. the right Of inquiry IS
called for eognlx2nce by Great Britain
of his meaning. 1t was allowed 20 pass
without further notice. When, however.
Kruger. tn an address 70 the volksrsad,
declared the independence Of the Trans
vaal from British rule, the British gov
ernmenf significantly responded by trans
farrtng the affairs Of the republic from
the foreign Office 70 the colonial depart
ment-
This indicates the purpose OF the gov
eminent. and II is as much OF a reply
10 Germany as IL Is 10 the TranSvaaL
There Is no fear for the. time of any
wariike consequence. But IL England
GueIis the Indian uprising. then viii Ger
many be forced to show her hand. or the
TransyazI will be prevented from there
after making treaties with foreign pow
ers. for the purpose Of being made
eafspaw for European ambition.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07
BRYAN mas BEEN THINKING

The late presidential candidate. ". ].
Bryan. has been silent for three months.
lie seems 70 have been thinking. lie has
arrived at a fairly rational conclusion
upon one point and although II IS no
rev discovery, & Is worth recording be
cause there is more JOY in the return to
common sense OF enc clank than In the
unremi;ting Intelligence Of ninety and
nine average citizens.
Mr.. Bryan proelaluas 70 she world the
70 hiu-new and startling doctrine that
w heat has risen because the foreggn. crop
has bean exceedingly short" untn Nr
Bryan himself undertook TO shake the
popular belief in thls view of prices
every farmer IN the country accepted IL
without question. Each year a. ha~ves.
time approached the Intelligent wheat
growers looked a. the crop reports OF the
World. and from the statistics and esti.
mates o. re pronahls demand ard sur
ply they calculated the prospects q a
low or q high price.
Then came aleng Mr.. Bryan and told
them ;hev were mistaken: she price q
silver governed the price q wheat. as
silver rosa sHa feG SO whea, rose and
feA. ard some farmers believed hfra
Scarcely had the curtains been drawn
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

The architect of shadowy financial
earthquakes is already al work BY rea-
son of a few days of wet weather the
Eastern Washington newspaper CORE
spondents, who have long regard for
space" bills and a short regard for the
good OF the state. are predicting all sorts
OF losses If the wet weather continues. 4"
1t is all well enough to have an eve TO
windward at all times. but it is Just as
easy TO predict that IF the sky falls we
shall catch larks,'' or IF the wind blows
We Will have breeze" as to predict that
n continuation of the present rainstorm
for an indefinite period will destroy the
wheat. OF course it would, and it would
swell the rivers, make lakes out OF mill
ponds. and in time cause another food.
The truth IS that all this apparent dan
ger is the widest speculation, and it is
absurd to endeavor TO disturb a country
in which there are 25.ooo 900 bushels of
"AI' wheat for sale. worth over SIS. 00O.-
600. by crying danger" when there is no
unusual danger and only small storm.
produced by the approach of the equi-
noctial period, TO base II upon The
Eastern Washington calamity bowler.
whether he be a newspaper man or a dry
goods box orator. should be retired for
the year
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

cver Bryan's mouth az the close Of the
comedy % its OWE Wheat used 20 be
recognizes. as king until luck and stock
5obbsng made miiiionairex OF a snail CO
terie OF silver mine owners In Nevada
and Colorado. and thea the silver king
Esurped the throne
But wheat has once more friumphed.
stsadfastiy adhering 70 the safe. because
iu1nutabis. law OF supply ana demand
which rules the realm Of economies as
the law Of gravitation governs The world
Of physicist rose as the power % foreign
competition declined The farmers forgot
silver again. Their eager eyes turned
cnce more to the thermometer OF the mar
ket As the pressure Of demand bore
down upoa the mercury Of exchange. the
price rose in the sauge-glass. They cal
culated tie ratio OF yield 10 the probable
consumption. and they knew that by this
test alone would value be determined.
And all UNDECIDED by the farmer silver
dwindled away.
But Bryan says: The fact that silver
and wheat have parted company will
cause no dlsmay to those who understand
that the law of supply and demand regu-
iates the price of both
The fact is not causing any dlsmay TO
The tens Of thousands OF farmers who will
reap the profit in observation-disclosures dollars.
good as gold. good as the best money IN
the world It viii cause no dismay 10 the
hundred thousand railroad men who find
employment instead Of likeness II will
cause no dismay to shipowners and sail
ors and iongshorsmen and millers and
siorekeepers who will participate N the
dispersion OF Ave hundred millions OF dol
lars. 1t viii only cause dismay 10 those
who. led last year by Bryan, did not be-
lieve that ''the law of supply and demand
regulates the price of both silver ana
wheat" and that no law can create value
lit can only recognize it after it is cre-
ated.
Bryan says: IF the Republicans desire
to claim credit for the high price of wheat
they must assume the responsibility for
the famine in India
lies Is fair example or Bryan'S logic.
The Republicans do not claim to have
raise the price of wheat: they claim 20
have had the intelligence 10 recognize the
existence OF a law, and to have defeated
Mr.. Bryan who did not see 1t and who was
attempting to deiude and mislead t. peo-
pie. Newton is honored not for creating
the law of gravitation but for having dis
covered and applied it. Harvey did not
create the circulation of blood nor did
Copernicus create the heliocentric system.
but each has the esteem and confidence of
the people because he was reliable lead
er in truth.
This Is the reason why Republicanism is
resuming ats place in the country. AS the
party Of intelligence it stood fast as a
rock against the surging waves of popular
discomfort and the false doctrines borne
upon their crest; and when the tidal storm
had receded and the sun of prosperity
shone out once more the rock stood out
clear and firm, its truths sparkling in the
rays. undmmed and everlasting.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07
should Outfit In seattle

LdhSSsittc. A5s 1CuiiCA.
Seattle is the principal starting point for
the KIondike. BY going to San francisco
or Portland you would have TO travel about
1000 miles more than by coming 10 Seattle,
and nearly all the steamers from San
Francisco sail into this port en- route.
For the benefit of those thinking OF going
to klondike from GAINESVILLE. let me say 10
them they should not think OF buying their
outfit until they reach Seattle. except, per-
haps, blankets. My reason for this advice
is that the articles needed are of peculiar
texture. shoes are of peculiar make. and
the merchants here know what Is needed,
and competition makes prices very reason
able, and they thoroughly understand the
packing of them. which is very important.
This may not be considered good advice by
the Eastern Merchant. but nevertheless IL
is true. and it has been the experience Of
those who have come here with supplies
purchased in the East that they made a
mistake
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

ITO President Mckinley. Canton. o.:
Thousands Of your admirers are pleased
To observe that you are still enjoying a
well-earned summer vacation. I have
just concluded mine. however, and am
now ready 20 devote my renewed vigor
TO the good Of the nation. have been
a close observer OF your movements. and
am getting Just a little bit anxious to
learn when you expect To return 10 the
national capital "w. r. GAY"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07
BITS OF HUMOR.

II know l play chess very poorly" said
the young woman. moving her knight to
the wrong square but / do so love TO
learn" 'T wonder" replied the young
man, preparing to mate in three moves, II
YOU could learn TO lover Her answer was
very soft and very gentle. but 1t broke up
the game at once.-Chicago Tribune.
wifey-You came home very late last
night.
Hubby-I looked at the clock when
came in and IL was only /.
wifey-I didn't say you were full; l said
you were late.-Detroit Journal.
"How did they stop the elopementr
asked Maud.
"By detestable piece of trickery." re-
piled Mamie.
"They came very near getting away in
safety"
Yes. But her father put his head out OF
the window and shouted that her hat was
on crooked. and when she grabbed for IL
she upset the tandem. Washington Star.
The only safe way TO guess a woman's
age is TO put II ten years less than your
lowest guess.-Atchison Globe.
The other day Manager wardlow. of
telegraph office in Brazil. took telegram
which read;
Miss -. will you be miner
II was delivered 70 the proper party and
soon she came tripping into the office TO
write her reply. 1t read:
Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes Yes. Yes. Yes
Yes. Yes. Yes
Ten words you see. and she paid her
quarter and then tripped out Of the room
with the sweetest kind Of a blush.-Evans-
Vile Courier.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07
WHEAT VS.. SILVER.

What makes poor Bryan wipe his eye.
And beat his breast and frequent sigh,
And tell his folks he'd like to die?
IT'S wheat
IT'S silver.
What makes his party friends declare
Their cause Is smashed beyond repair;
What makes them so profusely swear!
lis wheat,
It's silver.
What makes ''the telling masses" all
Poor William ]. a humbug call.
Who tried TO bunco them last fall?
IT'S wheat,
IT'S silver.
Has he not preached from day TO day,
That wheat and silver come what may,
Like Sianlese twins together stay?
He has.
He has.
Whose price goes up while farmers say.
10. things at last have come our way,
Three cheers for us-hooray. hooray?
Wheat's price
Not silyerS.
Whose price I'm spite Of Bryan's frown.
Goes down and down and down and down,
And down and down and down and down
Silver's price
Not wheats.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

There Is an alarm cry from the South
that yellow fever Is again sending out its
deadly germs. Recently there was an
alarm in Washington after there had
been an invasion OF our field by several
San Francisco newspaper men. The dis
ease spread BY them, however. was merely
yellow Journalism. and while Il included
IN its symptoms a feverfsh desire 20 de-
stroy al opposition. It has not proven 10
be generally tagious.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

The bogus Count de Cscisc Is now a
gUest OF the sheriff Of Spokane county
for having. Il is said. forged the name
q printer in that city. Spokane has
always been an easy victim Of the bogus
blue hoods. the gold brick swlndiers and
the faro sharps. Spokane is truly ike
the graeless country maiden who bestows
her love upon every city guest and learns
nothing by her past experiences.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

The calamity bowler for the next few
weeks will be the stubborn gold-seeker
who, against all advice. sought to go 10
the Klondike region over the mountain
passes just as the weather man was or
dering rain frost and snow for that Ice
country. He belongs to that numerous
class whose hindsight is several yards
longer than their foresight, and who
are always ready to blame others for
their own lack of Judgment
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

Labor day turned out pretty we'll The
clouds kept up braveIy I'll Ronaid's voice
ratified them so that they 5ostled each
other and ies loose in the afternoon. Some
people thought IL was roar Of natures
artillery that rent the heavens What he
said was al right, nevertheless
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

uzph. sors az gladnsss. It's martial
strains should include the hum Of sptndies.
the ring % the anvil. the whi-r Of the saw.
the whistle calling 10 work. the tcot-toot OF
the busy locomotive and chorus % har-
.ncnsxed interests
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

Every citizen ot Seattle can help his hons
By writing 70 newspaper IN the Ear-
where his Signature would receive credit.
pointing out the Advantages OF Seattle as
the best Quitting point for the Yukon.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

A Chinaman has turned out 70 be fast
bicycle rider. As he is a laundryman OF
shirts it Is no wonder he proves a 'scorch-
ar
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

When the graduating school for nurses
has been fairly established, il might be adj
vantageously followed by training school
for domestic servants.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

Those patriotic Americans who arose on
their hind legs 10 bray because Japan was
going to capture the Nicaragua canal may
now sit down on their launches again
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

Men may have to return from Dyea BE-
cause Of the lateness of the season. but so
long as gold is found in Alaska prospectors
viii go there.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

A new superintendent Of census Is TO be
appointed The census IS 70 be taken IN
ista. and it would be quite a convenience 10
have the returns made this century.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

Now Is the Winter OF our discomfort made
glorious summer by the sun of Mellen
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07

Il Is proposed 70 have a hymn Of labor
ard sousa Is selected TO compose IL II,
should Be p2eaa OF Joy. a march Of tr.-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-07
~ MAIr. pAYAnLE ~ ApyANcE
OFFICES.

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Neu York Rooms lz IA Is Tribune Bog
Chicago. 81 Ghanaher o. CoE4neres-
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Give posfsfyiee address n fEzli. incluesns
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
! HO FOR THE
! GREAT GOLD HEll1
; Of ALASKA
AND the
kLONDIkE RE6lok

We make a specially Of oulass.
4 and can supply you with eysrytss,
7 YOU eat, wear or use. We han
1 Jumbo Shirts. Underwear and \.
: siery for the Northern Re-
! Sold by us exclusively.
! Gum Boots. Miners Boots va
| Shirts. Pants. overeoa,s Ar
= Clothing. Sleeping Bags rur Rals
and Blankets, Canned Food psI
ucts. Meats. Portable Camp o.
= ttin and aluminium. Miners -
Guns and Ammunition.
= In fact we can supply yos n
anything and everything you'l -
: during your stay In Alaska
Call on our Representative 4, II
= office. corner Of Railroad asnn
| and Columbia street. over the Nork
ern Pacific passenger station Il
= will show you samples Of A fes 1
the many goods we sell and xig \.
wise you what they cost delivers 4
Seattle.
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