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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-12

According to Cleveland's last message
to congress, "when the inability of
Spain to deal successfully with the Gu
ban insurrcction has become manifest
and it is demonstrated that her soy
ereignty is extinct in Cuba for all pur-
poses of it's rightful existence, and
wher. hopeless struggle for its re-
establishment has degenerated into a
strife which meant nothing more than
a useless sacrifice of human life and
utter destruction of the very subject
matter of the conflict, situation will be
presented in which our obligations to
the sovereignty of Spain MAJ be super
seeded by higher obligations, which we
can hardly hesitate to recognize and
discharge Has not this contingency
already arisen?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-12

One of the Spanish newspapers in
Havana El Pueblo, says even If Spain
does abandon Cuba. native Spaniards
will not return to the mother country
until they "leave behind in once opu-
lent Cuba only a heap of rubbish
Talk appears to be cheap in the shadow
of the Spanish barracks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-12

The verdict of guilty, reached yes
terday in the Luzerne courts in the
conspiracy case of Koons VS.. Spencer
and Aubrey was generally expected
after a reading of the evidence. Yet we
still find it difficult to believe that the
defendants went into the Phoenix Con-
tract company with u deliberate in
tent to defraud. In spite of the I'M
doubtedly damaging testimony ELECTED
by the prosecution, the favorable i'm
preston which has been made by Mr..
Spencer during his residence in this
community stands out as a factor in
the case which we hesitate to disre-
gard 1t is far easier to believe i'll than
good of a man. but in this case, while
not wishing to screen guilt, we feel in
spite of the convicting verdict that
the senior defendant has possibly as
strong a claim to sympathy as to con-
demnation. We should regret to be
forced to consider the jury's verdict in
all respects just one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-12

manner and over 5000 injured In
fact, for the past six years the aver
age annual mortality from this cause
has been over 900 and the average num-
ber of men injured, over 1900. These
figures cover all kinds of falls off cars,
but it is held by railway men that a
large majority of the accidents would
have been prevented had there been
an effective netting or other life-sav-
ing device between the ends of freight
cars in motion.
Experts who have made inquiry into
this subject assert that should the
foregoing bill become law, the nee
essary safety devices could be manu-
factured in large numbers at an eX-
pense of not more than 81 apiece. The
money paid out annually by railway
companies in the form of pensions
compromise offerings and damages be
cause of accidents of this character
would probably suffice to liquidate the
entire cost of so equipplng freight cars
that this class of accidents will very
largely be wiped out
InlS SHoNlhS dlole Will SuliltC ~
cause the more humane and intelli
gent railway managcments of the
country to adopt the required appli'
ances without stress of federal com
pusion as soon as effective inventions
are put on the market. But a fedora
law will still be necessary to reach the
inferior roads, and in order to aver
loss of life or limb all cars must be
equipped uniformly, since the ordin
airy interchange of freight cars woulC
otherwise be liable at any time t,
couple an equipped with an unequippet
car, rendering the formers equipmen
useless.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-12

Mr.. Edison announces that chemists
under his direction are at work at the
rate of 80 combinations day in the en-
deaVor to discover chemical compounds
which will surpass huor spar as medi-
UNI of X-ray production. He has it is
claimed, already succeeded in greatly
increasing the capabilities of the tluoro-
scope, but wishes to go so far that
sight can be restored to the blind. One
never knows to what extent Mr.. Edi
son may be taken seriously; but if
blindness can be conquered at ALL we
shall pin our faith on his ability to con-
quer it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-12

an abuse whenever 1t occurs. If this We're
not done, it would not be long until every
man with n vestige of character would be
driven out of politics.
The prosecutors in this case, having
civil damages and have announced
their purpose to begin a prosecution of
Richard Quay. These various actions,
If pushed, will doubtless enliven state
politics for some months to come. 1t
seems fair to believe that the various
defendants were more the victims of
factional enthusiasm than deliberate
assailants of character. OF their tech
nical guilt there seems to be no ques-
ton, but If they have gone over the
line of justifiable attack we remember
occasions by the score when the parti-
sans of Magee and Finn, and even
their Pittsburg newspaper, have done
the same thing. The condition of po-
litical ethics which generates such in
discretions is of course deplorable, but
it is as old as politics itself and we
doubt if it will ever be removed.
There is this to be said in justice to
Senator Magee. He has long been a
hard fighter, to whom politics has been
a war with many vicissitudes of give
and take; yet his personal honesty and
integrity have never been successfully
questioned and he has retained the re-
spect even of his most ardent adver-
saries. Now that he has accomplished
his purpose of exploding the false
charges of last spring and uncovering
their author, he ought as a matter OF
chivalry to let up. Magnanitnity pays
ness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-12
4 SKATING EPISODE.

He made vow
AS forth he Jared
No beauty now
Could be compared
To that which sped
Across his view
Those cheeks SO red!
Those eyes so blue!
But later when
Her path he crossed
He gaZed again.
All, cruel frost!
He swiftly fled
And sighed anew,
Those eyes so red!
Those cheeks so blue"
Washington Star.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-12

The annexation of Hawaii to the Uni
ted States is less probable now than at
any prior time, But during the next ad-
ministration there will probably be
some interesting pyrotechnics on this
subject.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-12

Mr.. Depew is reported to have de-
olined the ambassadorship TO England.
This, if true, is perhaps only the force
of habit. But we question its truth.
Our information is that Chauncey, for
once like Barkis, is 'willin'."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-12

The Pittston Item remarks with
truth: TOO many parents seem to have
no conception of the great importance
of prompt and regular attendance at
school, and by their Indifference in this
matter counteract much of the earnest
effort of capable and conscientious
teachers. An educational movement
that would reach this class of parents
would be of inestimable value"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-12

a hanging for burglary is announced
in North Carolina. Does capital pun
ishment deter evil minded persons from
committing burglary in that state2 we
MOnder.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-12

That was q right handsome act which
Phil Armour did the other day when he
donated a car load Of meat to the starV-
ing people of Argentine, Kansas. who a
few months before had boyCotted his
works. That kind of treatment,if made
general would soon cure Populism.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-12

1.-THE American farmer" says the To-
ronto Globe, "is hearing again the old
philosophy about the need of being pro-
tected against the cheap farm products
of Canada Yes, he is hearing this and
he is believing it. He has had expert
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-12

time Great firm sood
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-12


In his address Wednesday before the
state association of school directors Gov
ernor Hastings said II want to take
advantage of the opportunity to say that
the state of Pennsylvania is big enough
and rich enough to provide llberally Tor
the education of every child within its
borders. The present system of distribut-
ing the school appropriation of $5,5OO,OJO" "
added the governor, lis not fair to the
real interests involved. The number of
taXables Is not the proper basis, Each
school house with its appliances costs
about as much, whether attended by ten
or fifty pupils. 1t the state appropriation
was increased to $4,000, 900 a year ! would
suggest that one-third of that amount
should be divided on the number of school
houses or teachers, one-third according to
the number of school children and the
other third, possibly, as al present, on the
number of taXables. The country boys
and girls should be given the same ad-
vantages as those of the city. | believe
that every township should have a high
school. That is the law in Massachusetts,,
and Pennsylvania should not be behind
that state"
ILL,
The Pennsylvania Ballot Reform asso-
citation is in earnest in its campaign to
secure radical amendment of the Baker
ballot law. The bill introduced Tuesday
by Senator Brown to secure a grouping
of candidates by offices Is one of its open
ing guns in general battle for reforms
in the electoral machinery The associa-
tion has issued circular which says; "As
the law now stands, men able to mark
their own ballots have been allowed, and
even required to take other men into the
compartment which prevents secrecy. EX-
perience shows that If a ballot can be
marked in two ways many voters are GER
tain to attempt to use both at the same
| time, This causes many votes to be los
| by inconsistent marking, besides leaving
| 1t to partisan election officers to decidt
| delicate questions as to voters intentions
| In so far, too as this provision facilitates
| straight votes and obstTucts the exercise
| OF the voters free choice, 1t Is utterly un.
! American and inconsistent with popular
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-08
THREE BUSINESS BLOCKS IN THE
TOWN OF STEWARTVILLE
BURNED.
STARTED BY AN EXPLOSION.
TOWNS, But 1T WAS NOT
NEEDED.
INSURANCE OF TWELVE THOUSAND
The Individual Losses Run From
Five Thousand Dollars Down
to Few Hundred.

Special to the Globe.
WINONA, Mimi, Dec. Fire start
ed at -Stewartville, Mimi, at p. m.
this afternoon in Robbins Bros store
from the explosion of a lamp and
spread from there to c. F. Rennedy's
building, and then to C. N. Stewards
store. The loss on Robbins Bros
building is $4,000; on the Kennedy and
Stewart buildings, $4,000; the loss on
stocks is: futile & Sons, general mer-
chandise, $1,000; c. F. Kennedy, gro
ceries, $1,000; c. D. Wood, harness shop.
$500; Masonic and Odd Fellows hall
combined, in Stewart building, So. 1000:
T. P. Hagerty, dentist in Robbins
building, $780, Miss Lena Buck, MILL
merry stock in Robbins building, 800;
plate glass windows in store of Stod-
Gard & Wood, in Keonanz building
across the street, broken by heat. $500:
total loss. $28,5OO. There is an insur-
ance of about $4,000 on buildings and
from $4,000 to 5000 on stocks. The
Winona and st. Charles fire companies
were wired for at 5:45 D. m, but the
order for them was afterwards coun-
fernandez.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-08
SOLD LOVE PHILTERS.
Austin Man on trinI Before the
Federal Court.

Special to the Globe
WINONA, Mimi. Fec. 7.-Today in the
United States court has been occupied with
the opening of the case of C. E. Broten of
Austin, charged with using the mails for
fraudulent purposes. Broten's scheme. ac-
cording to the allegations, was an interesting
one. He had inserted IN many Eastern and
southern papers an advertisement of love
powders stating he would send the charm
free to any one who would apply. OF course
ne received many answers. In reply. it is
charged, ne would send a CIRCULAR containing
instructions to the effect that the inquirer
should obtain some tineture Of "santal rub. -
mix it with wine whisky or coffee and the
one who drank 1t would Immediately fail in
love with the giver. His circular ended by
stating II any trouble was experienced in
securing the tincture, he would supply it for
81 that he could send it in powder form so
that it could be mixed with cahdy. Of course.
the uncture had to be procured from him.
He sent the powders in packages upon which
were printed the following directions: Mix
thoroughly; give some of the powder in a
glass OF wine, which is the best way to give
it. If liquid is preferred, dissolve the pow
der in quarter of a pint of clear water 1t
sometimes takes two or three packages to
obtain satisfactory results. Price. ST.
Broten received many orders and made a
very fat roll out of his scheme. Today was
spent in examining witnesses who had sent
for the powders
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-08
BERRIES AND APPLES
Considered by HOrtfcuIturists of
Minnesota.

The opening session of the thirtv-irst an
nual meeting of the Minnesota State Hort
cultural society was held in the rooms of the
board or county commissioners at the court
house Yesterday morning. The meeting was
called to order by President j. NJ Under
wood, with about 100 delegates present. The
large number of exhibits of apples. cranes
honey, etc., coming in during the morning
compelled the society to obtain the use of the
woman's council room. The potted flowers
are arriving very slowly, only one table be-
ing on exhibition.
President Underwood opened with SHIRT
address, in which he requested the members
of the society present to make themselves
at home and take part in the discussions of
the different papers. The subject for the
morning was Red Raspberries. II was
divided into ten fve-minute papers, The first
paper was read by c. w. Sampson, of Eureka
Mr.. Simpsons subject was THE Best Three
Varieties Of Red Raspberries for Market -
c. W. Spokesman, of Excelsior followed Mr..
Sampson with paper on THE Best Three
Varieties for Home Use" L. n. Scofeld
was not present, but his paper was read by
for Red Raspberries and Their Preparation"
He gave detailed account of how the soil
should be prepared to receive new plants the
best soils for planting and the best situation
for bushes. Methods of Originating New
and Propogating Old Varieties of Red Rasp-
berries" was the next paper, by R. A.
Wright of Eureka.
1.-The Native Everbearing Red Raspberries"
was the last paper Of the morning, as several
of those who were on the programme for
papers had not arrived. This subject was
ably handled by E. A. Bromley, OF Mime
apols.
APPLES was on the programme fer the gen.
eral subject OF the afternoons discussion, and
was taken up as soon as one Of the nan
on raspberrtes, left over from the morn
ing session, was read. The subject of ''Ap-
ples'' was divided into thirteen fve-minute
papers. The first one was read by D. F.
Akin. of Pennington, and was entitled "The
Most Profitable Five Apples for Minnesota. !"
In his paper, Mr. Akin attempted to name the
I noeitidp and after great deal Of DIS Tp
cussion, the majority decided that the five
apples that went into the first class are the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-08
Following: wealthy, puchesg. LOngaeld, Pat

following: Wealthy, Duchess. Longfeld, Pat
tens Greening and the Lou.
Among the other papers read during the
afternoon were 1.-THE Most Profitable Five
Crabs and Hybrids in Minnesota" by ]. R.
Cummins, Of Washburn, Mimi; ''the Seed
lings of 1897 by ]. s. Harris, of La Cres-
cent, Mimi; Methods of Propagatins Apple
Trees Described and Compared" by s. D.
Richardson, of Winnebago City, Mimi;
"Girdling to Produce Early Bearing" by E.
H. S. Dart, of Owatonna; "a Review of
Apple Blight by Clarence Wedge, of AL
bert Lea; AN Enemy We Dread-the San
Jose Scale" by Prof. Otto Lugger, of the
Minnesota experimental station. and Spray
ing the Orchard" by r. s. Macintosh, OF
the Minnesota Agricultural school.
The question as to whether girdling trees
was a good or bad practice took up the major
portion of the afternoon, and each side had
numerous supporters. Mr. Dart, who has
charge of the experimental station at
Owatonna, was very much in favor OF GRID
ling, and thought that while it killed num-
Der of apple trees, 1t was the best thing,
as it acted upon the trees as cold winter
would and the trees that would not stand
a cold winter were better killed.
George H. Van Houten, Of Lenox, To-, who
is attending the meeting as a delegate from
Iowa, was also in favor of girdling, and said
that if it was done between the 1st and 18th
of July no bad results would occur.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-08
MUST HAVE SECOND PAPERS.
Judge Smith Careful About Examin n
ing Grand Jurors.


The September term of the district court
passed away yesterday morning and the De-
cember term came by the calling and
setting Of the cases before the judge, in the
main court room, the usual large gathering
of attorneys being present. In the criminal
court room, the indicted aldermen and their
friends, the grand jury, and all persons
awaiting action by that body, gathered, and
The grand jury list was called with R. S.
Goodfellow, John Vanderhorck and William
H. Lee excused. The grand jury was sworn,
and Assistant County Attorney Purdy gave
notice of challenge to the panel of grand
jurors. He questioned each member as to
citizenship, and did so very carefully. Mat
Thiesen was excused because he had taken
out his second papers in November, after ne
was selected as a grand juror. Attorneys
were asked If they had any challenges to
make, but there was no response to the ques-
ton.
criminal calendar of ninety-one cases
was set for trial very few of them being
nolled although many have been on the
calendar long enough to become old friends
When the case of the state against Andrew
C. Haugan was called, Mr.. Purdy asked that
1t be set for Jan. o.
1--WE are not going to do that kind of bust
ness" said Judge Smith, referring to the
length of time il was set ahead.
Mr.. Nye, for the defendant, asked that II De
set later. as he would be busy at the time
fixed, but the court seemed determined 70
set it in December Mr.. P9rdy e Exp ndea
and he had asked that it be set in January
Finally at the request Of Mr.. Nye, it was
set for Jan. II.
The cases against Austin F. Kelley were
set for Feb. T. the county attorney explaining
that in order to try the cases 1t would be
necessary to secure witnesses from the East
The cases against Louis E. Kelley VIII be
tried Jan. "a Jan. "a was the date set Tor
the trial of NJ. W. Nash. John r. Gouid,
Joseph C. Scallen and James H. Bishop for
receiving deposit in an .nsolvent bank The
cases against A. H. Num- were set for Jan.
3. The larceny case against Peter Roach.
for selling citv dirt were set for Jan 81.
John il. Field another bank man. will be
tried Jan. IT. Roman Alexander will be tried
Jan &C. Frank Wilson. for murder. JAN IT,
The case against George j. Lyons was
nolled and T. H. Blv forfeited his bail. as ne
did not put in an appearance.
the strict instructions laid down by statute
for the grand jury. 1t was very short. and
did not single out anv particular point o.
attack for the Jury 70 follow. The court ap-
pointed James H. Eye foreman.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-08
CITY ELECTIONS.
Strong Growth of Independent SEN
timent in Massachusetts

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 7.-Seventeen
OF the thirty-two cities of the common
wealth held their municipal elections
today. In majority of cases the Re
publicans were successful in electing
their mayor and securing control of
the city government, although the re-
suits show that the idea Of independent
or non bipartisan control of municipali-
ties is steadily growing in favor Seven
Of the seventeen mayors chosen We're
upon other than straight party nomi-
nations, although nearly all had party
Endorsements. Six mayors were re-
elected. On the license question the
contest was closely fought, but the
advocates of no license lost much
ground and strength.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-08
Had the Stolen Conts On.

William Schultz is charged with attempting
an enterprising piece OF thievery at the union
depot last evening, which landed him at the
police station on the charge OF larceny He
picked up. II is alleged, two overcoats which
the owners had left on the seats IN the wait
ing rooms, and, putting them over his
own coat, disappeared up Sibley street When
the coats were missed officer Swanson started
after Schultz and caught him at Sixth street.
The coats were found on him. One belonged
to Gilbert Halvorsen, a grain dealer, Of Deer
Park, Wis. and the other to l.. G. Adgate,
of this city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-08
COMPROMISE CANDIDATE.
Peterson on the Slate for Collector
of Customs.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Senator John
Peterson, OF Nicolet county, is the compro-
mise candidate for collector OF customs. His
early appointment Is expected by the Min
nesota delegation. There has been very
strong pressure to have the appointment.
disposed Of for long time. II the collector
ship goes 10 Senator Peterson II Is said that
Halvor Stevenson may not be the next
United States district attorney. Ben Smith,
Of Mankato, is mentioned today as being a
probable strong candidate for attorney.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-08
DAVIS, OF DETROIT, SUES
To Collect for Game Seizure by
the State Commission.

E. w. Davis. the Detroit game dealer, has
sued the state FISH and game commission for
S404 so which he claims to be the value OF
Sf9 ducks the commission seized in shipment
to the Union Cold Storage company in Chi
cago. Davis shipped three lots of the ducks.
When the first lot came in 1t was pilied NJ, 70
deputy game wardens were puzzled for a
time hut thew finally saw the stuff loaded on
a Wisconsin Central train, and then they
hui Two more came down in the same
wav before Davis learned of the seizure, and
thew were taken in charge by the commits
sion. Davis now sues to recover the value
If the ducks. which the law does not allow
to be shipped out Of the state.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-08
TRADING STAMPS ILLEGAL.
Decision by the District of Column
bia Court OF Appeals.

peals, of the District, of Columbia, in an
opinion by Justice Shepard, today held that
trading stamps" ard1 Illegal within the
lotteries and gift Enterprises The trading
stamps company had arrangements with
many merchants by which trading stamps
were given purchasers and when a certain
number of stamps were obtained articles
could be obtained for them at the stamp COM
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-08
S ain Paul.
INQUIRY IS DONE.
Search of the Life Insurance Clear
ing Company Records.

Actuary David Parks Fackler. of New Jer-
sey, who, with Insurance Commissioner
Dearth, has been making an examination OF
the Life Insurance Clearing company. has
finished that work and returned to his home
Mr. Dearth expects to receive report from
Mr. Fackler within a few days. Simultane-
ously with the inquiry made by the Mime
sofa department, the Illinois department pur-
sued similar one. and the joint report
will be made by the two departments after
the receipt OF Mr.. Packers statement.
What the nature of the report would be
Commissioner Dearth would not intimate
when interviewed yesterday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-08

Cummings Junior vice commander. Thomas
Wells; quartermaster, e. Lavacat: officer OF
the day II. NJ. Bayliss officer OF the guard,
John Dunn; chaplain, John Doyle; surgeon,
Peter Morgan.
The sentiment of the post is unanimous
for E. W. Mortimer of Morgan post No. l.
Minneapolis for the next department COM
mander.