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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30
in color and illumination In behalf Of tn,
wares of mankind.

in color and illumination In behalf of the
wares of mankind.
II Is serious question whether such
advertising really pays. The newspaper
that reaches the people in the quiet
homes, where plain facts can best appeal
to the intellect, Is by far the preferable
medium of communication The glaring
sign that offends the taste and the pup
lie sentiment is not apt to be an etli-
Cient missionary. But somebody has
started the thing going. and it will prob
ably continue, with trade after trade fall
ing in line until the sky. the air and the
landscape have been surrendered wholly
to tile blaze of light and color. The de-
bauchery of nature and the beautiful
handiwork of man should not be checked
and thus it Is that the English fad for
forming societies has hit upon a worthy
If somewhat high-sounding, reason for
existence. All hail 10 the n. s. G. A. Z.
\. of London,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30
A Lesson from Russia.

a lesson in census taking is sup
piled by the Russian government, which
conducted on one day in the present
year an enumeration of the population
and collected much other important in
formation throughout the entire Rus
sian empire, which comprises a domain
almost thrice as spacious as our own.
The date OF this enumeration was Feb
9 and in November an English review
printed an extensive digest of the re-
suits.
The eleventh census of the United
States, nominally the census of 1890,
did not get its enumeration of popula-
ton Strengthened out until 1893 and
some of the volumes of the miscel-
laneOus statistics We're not printed and
ready for distribution until last month,
being therefore seven years and elev-
en- months behind time. 1t is possible
that this delay was inevitable in view
of the conditions surrounding the
work; but the present congress ought
not to he content to permit the Twelfth
census to be organized in any such
dilatory fashion. Time these days is
too precious.
Good results will never come until
the census bureau is made a perma-
nent feature Of the government, in
the hands of nOn-partisan experts
chosen solely because of their efficiency
and required to keep the main census
hgures-the computation as to popula-
tion, industrial growth, etc.,-revised
to date Money now wasted in unsat-
isfactory decennial spurts will support
| amply permanent bureau and enable
1t with proper direction to yield d vast
ly superior return to the nation.
Money is the easiest thing to send to
Cuba, but clothing and supplies are the
things most likely to do the greatest
good. The starving Cuban with money
is AN irresistible temptation to the uy-
erage Spanish soldier.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30
THF PARADISE OF SECTS.


Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
America has been called the paradise of
sccts and isms. The free and nQuisitive
minds of our people are exceedingly re-
sponsive and hosDitable towards almost
any new doctrine or religious scheme
which may present itself The passion
for "iining," doubtless, has something to
do with the growth of many orders and
organizations. He who Is not member
of some society outside Of his church OF
his club Is an exception if not curiosity.
Some of our fellow-c citizens Join Almost
everything that comes along, and they
hailed with pleasure the recent announce
ment of a celebrated evangelist that he
belonged to two churches himself and
thought there was nothing to hinder me
from joining half n dozen if he wanted
to do so,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

In the case of the actor Ratcliffe,
sentenced to six months imprisonment
for wife beating. there Is good reason
to doubt whether the wife ought not
also to be sentenced to Jail on general
principles, the testimony indicating
that it was six of one and half-a dozen
of the other. But no provocation can
excuse the mans crime. He has land
ed himself in deserved contempt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30
TEN PAGES.
SCRANTON, DECEMBER 80, 1897.

Comptroller Eckles no doubt meant
well toward Mr.. Sngerly's bank when
he permitted it to violate the law, but
the comptroller of the currency should
realize that the best kindness for all
concerned is to do his duty promptly
ind without the appearance of fav-
,yitiSr,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

bring them hitherward to feed But
really the reverse is true, neighbor,
really the reverse is true. The great
problem in Scranton these days is not
how to capture big guns but how
to turn them away. so widely dissem-
mated is this city's fame and so thor
lcm presented on the occasions Of
which our contemporary speaks is
that Of surfelt of greatness, a elut, as
it were, in the big gun supply.
We have no doubt whatever that
small towns in search of this kind of
advertising can be accommodated
from Scrsntons overplus without in
the least diminishing the local crush.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

If Japan would only tackle Germany
and take some of the conceit out of
the Berlin war lord ii might prove
an effective contribution to the worlds
future peace. But if Japan is wise she
will tread lightly on the tail of the
Russian hear
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Dawn by Ajacchus
The Tribune AstroIogeT.
Astrolabc Cast; 34j a. IN. for Thursday,
nnfap,1,nP

y , ss, S%
\ child born on this day viii notice that
too much self esteem often dulis the
edges of sagaCitY.
There's nothing like a libel suit to re-
move that padded edition" feeling in the
head of the editor.
The name of an ornamental business
man is always more attractive on let
ter head than on siXty-day note.
1t is often misfortune to be too Valu-
able. Under some circumstances tho
fate of the goose that laid the golden egg
might have been different.
In the selection of church music, some
choir masters give evidence of Il bclef
that the congregation needs little pun
ishment on earth.
Ajacchus' Advice,
DO not be oVer-cautiOus and suspicious,
unless you are counting dyspepsia.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

The Philadelphia Inquirer contradicts
the report that the Republican state
committee has been sending out Stone
literature. Here is clearly the chance
for at issue of veracity or an explana-
ton. Let us have the facts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30
AN EMPHATIC OPINION.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

T IVTTI IITV T IVNTTUI 3 IJIHTTtIVNII IT.
The autonomy decree shows either that
the Mckinley administration was bum
buEged by an impudent frahd, or that II
took Il very small hole through which
to escape its duty in the Cuban matter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

inasmuch as Russia occupies Port
Arthur at China's invitation it is diff
cult to see upon what grounds Great
britain can order her out. The whole
amount of it seems to be that John Bull
has been euchered.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

1t begins to look a little as if the
German emperOr's hunt for trouble
would be rewarded.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

The American flag will have to float
over Hawaii sooner or later that Is
certain. BY putting it there now we
will simply avoid the trouble and eX-
pense of putting it there at some flu
fnre time hY force.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

1t is a pity that plucky little Japan
could not have had a finger in the pie
in the attempts to settle the questions
of interest to the sick man" of the
Ottoman emDiTe
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

In point of Diplomatic oversensitive-
ness Senior de Lone is working too
hard for the salary he Ecls.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

If Uncle Sam had done ms duty
toward Cuba at the beginning hat
passing now would be unnecessary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

Thn reigning dynasty in China doubt
less begins to think that it has stirred
up a whole nest of yellow jackets"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

IT. is announced that the leader OF
the Ohio revolt against Mark Hanna
intends to leave the state. He is wise
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30
FILIBUST FIRING.
ochester Democ1nt and Chronicle.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
A "hlbuster" is defined by the Century
dictionary as zone of band of men or
ganized, in disregard of International law,
for the purpose of invading and rcvolu-
tionizing foreign stGte." That is to say,
If company of Americans, armed or un-
armed, should sail i'm a body for cuba, for
the purpose of joining the insurgents in
their attempt to overthrow Spanish rule
IN the island, their enterprise would be a
tilibustering expedition and our govern
ment would be bound by international law
to use every endeavor to prevent the
carrying out of their scheme. The au-
thorties at Washington have diligently
and at great expense labored to defeat
such undertakings. and it is probable that
few if any genuine nlibustering parties
have left the United States and landed in
Cuba.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

The Star takes pleasure in aiding direct
ly and indirectly and in every way ii
can this benohCent project. Such Il prop
osition should not require much time to
be fully appreciated by Americans. Ready
always to relieve suffering i'm their own
land, they have never failed when suffer-
crs in other parts of the globe have been
in need of information attention. The
American contributions to the starving
Russian peasantry in 1892 saved many
hundreds. If not thousands, of lives, and
a comparatively few thousands OF dollars
promptly placed at the disposal of CON
sui General Lee will enable him, MAIN
t&inlng the record of the United States as
4 charitable nation, to prevent the death
of a multitude of cuban sufferers. The
immediate opportunity to help Cuba in a
material way is now before the American
people.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

The Hon. Lyman J. Gage is evidently
a man who has faced music before
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

Now comes a line Of effort that, how
ever it may smack of the British ten
denCy to organize upon the slightest pre-
text, will enlist the s!mpathies of many
American citizens who have suffered from
"A similar cause. II is called the National
Society for Checking the Abuses of Pub"
lie Advertising. 1t is AN esthetc prOpa-
ganda and II deserves success in It's plea
for the ameliOration of the condition Of
the thOroughfares Of modern cities. There
Is "A disposition at present making itself
very apparent to hoist the proclamation
Of all sorts of wares into public notice
without the least regard for the proprie-
ties Of scenery, architecture or general
surroundings The eye is constantly be-
ing offended by the intrusion into the Wis
ion of gldring advertisements on dead
walls and fences. The poster craze has
contributed its share to the demorali2a-
tion Of the streets. Green girls ana blue
cows calls attention to pale pink bever-
ages while purple men declaim with
spiral grace upon the virtues of lavender
villa sites, Electricity has been utilized
TO a dazzling binding extent to announce
the unexampled eXcellences OF all sorts
of aspirants for public favor, patent
medicines, liquors, cigars, real estate, BIZ
cycles, theatrical entertainments ana
what not. The atmosphere Is eloquent
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30
OBJECTIONABLE ADVERTISEMENTS.
From the Washington Star.

Englshmrn are fond of forming sOCie-
ties. Perhaps something of this tendency
Is unduly observable on this side OF the
water, but for present purposes it is un-
necessary to look close AT home The
Englshmen demonstrate their trait i'm this
line most ostcr tatiousy whenever u great
public event Is at hand This was eXem-
plited in the days preceding the queens i
Jubilee, when the entire area Of the Brit
ish Isles was plastorcd with charity
funds, public Improvement funds. soCie-
ties for this, that and the other purpose.
1t was a revel of organization that re-
minded the observer OF the days of the
worthy Ten ana women who undertook
TO supply natives of BoriobOOla-Gha with
flannel shirts ana poke bCnnets.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

1t is now within the knowledge of the
American people that thousands of the
inhabitants of this nearby island lack
the necessities of life and are IN danger
of determination by starvation and by
disease 1t is Il logical step from the ie-
ceipt of such information to the extension
of relief measures, and now that the
Spanish government, through its accred-
tied minister in this city, has expressed
its willingness that the United States
should intervene in Cuba for this chart-
able purpose the government has set
forth the necessities of the situation
clearly before the people ana the time
has come for action.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30
Cdbd'S Call for
International Hid
From the Washington Star.

From the Washington Star.
There should be no doubt whatever of
the prOmptness or fullness of the response
OF the American people to President Nc
kinley's suggestions as to the formation
of fund for the relief Of the suffering
inhabitants of the island of Cuba. The
sympathy between this country and the
Cubans is close. II has manifested it
self in many ways at various stages OF
the efforts of Spain's insular subjects to
free themselves. 1t has suggested the &C.
tive intervention OF this government to
secure independence for the CuDans, and
it has even zone to the extent of ieop-
ardi2ing the peaceful relations of the
United States with Spain to the end IN 1t
Cuba might be free.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

The sale of arms, ammunition and other
supplies, and their conveyance to cuba
by merchant vessels, is quite a different
matter 1t is commercial enterprise,
not i'm conflict with interna tlonal law,
and in no sense "ilibustering." our gov
eminent is not bound to stop such eHpe-
dltiOns, ana any efforts it has made in
that direction have been stretches Of
courtesy toward the sensitive and in
tlammable Spaniards. During the civil
war our government found no fault with
English manufacturers and merchants for
attempting to sell goods to the COnfeder-
ates. We proclaimed a blockade of the
southern ports and enforced ii to the best
of our ability. and the blockade runners
had to take their chances of being cap
tured. But theirs was an enterprise Of
individuals, and had no international as
pect whatever. The Alabama case was
different. We obtained damages from the
British government on the ground that
Great Britain was liable for the destruC-
tion of American vessels, and our con-
sCquent loss of commercial power and
prestige by the depredatiuns OF COnfed-
crate cruisers that were fitted ont or had
obtair ed supplies in British ports. But
nothing even remotely resembling this
issue has arisen, or can possibly arise, be-
tween this country and Spain. No armed
vessel sailing from an American port has
preyed on Spanish commerce.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30
HILL X CONNELL'
Furniture

be found elsewhere in this part of the state,
And when you consider the moderate prices
at which the goods are marked is a further
claim on the attention and consideration OF
buyers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30

Spain, of course, has the right to pro-
claim and enforce blockade that shall
prevent American or other vessels from
delivering supplies to the Cuban patriots.
But that is Spain's lookout, not ours; and
Spain pleads the baby act when she de-
sCrbeS such business as 'hlibustcring'
and whines because our government does
not makes itself her Obedient servant in
crushing legitimate commerce. The log
ical sequel of her contention would he a
demand that we use our war vessels to
do what she cannot do, viz: Maintain
blockade of Cuban ports in order to
make easier he" attempt to conquer the
insurgents.
The times., 1897-06-06

its stead. It was examined and pro-
nounced secure by Assistant building In
speetor e. F. King, who probably did not
intend that Il should be used for a piat-
form for great mass of timber, as was
the case.
Spectators were unanimous In the opiR-
ion that there should be searching in
curry into the matter, which might have
resulted III number OF deaths. owing TO
the crowded condition of the sidew ak,
and to prevent etherszf from erecting such
deadfalls On public ttforoughfares. When
Mr. Duehay was seen by Times reporter
last evening he said
Al have nothing to say, only 1t was an
accident That is all
Mr- Emmons Smith stated that the
downfall of the shed as undoubtedly
due 70 the oyerbalancing caused by piIing
heavy tim5ers in bulk on the outer edge
Of the shed. He said however, that
from his observation the structure was
Strong enough for all ordinary purposes
and was constructed OF heavy joists aud
timbers-
The times., 1897-06-06
For THE GREEK RED CROSS.
Clara Barton and Others to Tell of
the Society's Work.

meeting will be held at O'Clock to-
day at the First Congregational Church.
Tenth and g streets northwest by the
Washington Auxiliary Greek Red Cross
Society for the purpose OF advancing the
purposes of that organization.
Almost every person in every civilized
land is aware of the wonderful WORK for
suffering humanity that has been done by
. the Red Cross Society, and OF allorganiza-
tions none is more respected and admired.
Some of the great work IN this and foreign
lands that has been done by the Red Cross
VIII be dwele upon today by the speakers
among whom viii be Miss Clara Barton,
president of the Red Cross Society
Others who will make addresses are.
Mrs. J. Ellen Foster, OF Iowa; Rev. DIR.
J. E. Gilbert, secretary of the American
Association for Religious Education; Rev.
DIR. Quinn and Assistant Secretary of the
Interior Davis. The meeting will be pre-
sided over by Mr.. Gardner Hubbard, and
Mrs. j. Hawley, ,presidentof of the Auxiliary,
and Mrs. C. j. Bell, the treasurer, wiIlalso
be present.
The times., 1897-06-06
A CoLoRED CLUB RAIpED.
John Lewis Complains He Played
Against a Cold Deck.

William ]. Edelin,, president of the Cap
ftal City Club, a colored organization
which has it's rooms at No $40 Penn
sylvanaa avenue, was arrested last even
ing by Detective Hartigan upon infornla.
tion furnished by John Z. Lewis, a victim
OF the alleged peculiar method which the
club has of entertaining strangers.
Lewis is d young colored man Of good
appearance, and came here from the West
about ten days ago with a snug sum
of money, and handsome ring. He fell
I'm with some members OF the Capital City
Club, and now he has nothing but ex-
perience.
Last Sunday Lewis spent the day at
the club and was induced Co play five up''
with William Carter just to pass away the
time.
After Lewis had lost 500 in money, and
pawned his damon for $50, he discovered
Carter in the act OF stacking the cards
and holding others out against him.
When the return OF his money was
The times., 1897-06-06
TEXANS ARE IN HARD LUCK
Patriots Plentiful, But Appoint.
ments Distressingly Few.
CLAIMS OF WARRING FACTIONS
Uncertainty as TO Who VIII Be the
Recognized Authority in the Lone
Star State Keeping Applicants
in Suspense-BiIly Oldhain's sad
Fate Recalled.

TIE pit!ful plight of Texas Republicans
continues TO harrow the feelings OF Kind
hearted people here. The average cross
roads postoffice appointments now run
THESE. This is not because the Texas
volunteers cannot be induced TO serve
Every Texan who expressed his willing
ness to accept an office stands boldly
in readiness. But the command to fall
In on the pie counter is not given. Mr.
Mckinley and his Cabinet when they take
were hot potato.
The reason for this is pretty well known
by this time. There are two opposiug z
factions 0t Republicans, and either OF them
would rather see the offices filled forever
by Deraoeratsthan to have the other factio
recognized
When an appointment does happe to get
through, from any reason, both factions
claim it. This has gone on with little
interruption since March 5, and bids fair
TO continue, although the factions fondly
believe that tomorrow their side viii
get 4 perfect flood of patronage There
are about 90 designations Of Texas small
poStmi.sters unacted upon, and great
many removals ready to he made, il the
two factions can get together. There has
been but one fourth-class Texas postmaster
appointed in the last month. As there
are some 1000 offices of that grade in
Texas, the applicants are making labored
calculations to find out at Just what date
the Texas post offices viii all be held Ly
Republicans.
Or. Grant, the Texas national committee
man, has his quarters at the Raleigh, andis
watching the jam night and day He pre-
diets that it will move within day or
two, and SO many new postmasters will be
run into office in a bun ch that Texas busi-
ness men viii think the railroads are all
tied up Green, the State committeeman,
remains at home. Almost daily the Post
office Department gets q large package by
express containing Green's Endorsements for
office. These are placed carefully 'on file"
The uncertainty as to who will be the
recognized authority in Texas patronage
is keeping the applicants in painful sus-
pense, and many of the Lone Star patriots
begin to fear they Will land eventually
where Billy Oldham did when he came on
SOME years ago to get the Denison post
office. Billy had all sorts OF Endorsements
but lacked the particular one needed that
of his Congressman. He used to have his
pockets full of large visiting cards, one
side bearing the name, 'William Oldham
Denison, Texas" and on the reverse,
Texas gave Grover Cleveland 25O 900
majority, and it was not a good day; if
the weather had been good, what would
Texas have done for Cleyeland?"
Although Billy managed to circulate
these IN abundance, and even got half
bushel of them scattered about the White
House III the course of his long soiourn In
Washington, still the Denison matter hung
fire. When at last the nomination was
made man with no recommendat tions
save one-iire request from the Con
man, slipped in ahead of Billy, with his
250. 900 for Cleveland
The times., 1897-06-06
Wash StuffS Down.

The wash goods market is
In a terrible state on account
OF the unusually cool weather.
The immense Surpluses or the
wholesalers are beng sacrificed
awfully, enabling the retailer
To sell the pIetJieSt of stulfs
for most nothing.
No matter what We paid for
these, they shall go TO YOU
at prices which shall make COM
petition squiTm. We shall turn
our reguia rly bought stock over
u you, and We shall not get
bare cost out OF It.
40-incn MaTabout Lawns
mostly black and navy flguIed
and every piece fast in color
stuffs which have been selling
for lOc a yard-to go Mon
day at
The times., 1897-06-06
MRS. MILLS SECOND CONCERT.
4 Large and Fashionable Audience
Pleasingly Entertained.

The second concert by the students Of
Harriet 81. Msiis was given at the Uni
versalist Church last night in the presence
of a large, critical and fashionable audi
ence. A II the numbers were pleasingty
and several of them admirably done.
Among those whose work warranted IN
encore were Miss SiIome Wingate, Miss
o Brien, Mr.. Charles Roberts, and Miss Jud
son. The program was long one, but
the attention of the audience did not flag.
Others who shared the honors of the
evening were: Mrs. kelser, Miss Sinclair,
Miss Baker. Miss Wingate, Mr.. Matson,
Miss Gibson, Mrs. ExnicioUs and Miss
Dobbins, Miss Reed, Miss Wingate, Miss
Dudley, Mr.. Sheetz, Mrs. Goddard, Mr..
Murdock, Miss Bishop, Mr. Jones, Miss
Sinlonds, Mr. Roberts, Miss At Lee, Miss
Judson, Mr. Mooney Mr.. Meyers, Mr.
Luebkert-
The assisting artists were: Miss Lucas,
violin; DR.. Seibert, cello; Mr.. Jaeger,
flute; Mrs. Flint aud Mr.. Yarela, accom-
paniStS.