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Concerning Church and State.

The anxiety of the officials of the
Vatican. reflected in numerous desrat-
ches from Madrid and Rome, to include
in the conditions Of peace between
Spain and the United States American
guarantee of protection for the special
interests Of the Catholic church and
affiliated religious brotherhoCls in ter
ritory about to change owners is nat
ural; but II the papal diplomatists were
better acquainted with the genius and
spirit of the American people they
would realize the superfluousness of at
tempted interference in this matter. 1t
should be known as well at Rome as
II is understood among all classes in
America that the United States, while
guaranteeing to every person protect
ed by its flag perfect liberty of con-
science and worship. does not nnd will
not by law, treaty or tradition. dlscrim-
mate IN the matter Of religious organ
iZatiOns or tolerate the proposition Of
a state-supported church.
In this respect Porto Rico and such
part Of the Philippines rs shall become
ours permanently have much to learn.
II necessary the whole protective pow
or OF the United States government
will be at the disposal OF every inhabi-
tant OF those islands. who while con-
| Quoting himself in a lawful manner Is
| assailed by any other inhabitant or
number OF inhabitants on account of
his religious affiliations and belief.
There is to be no persecution or pro-
scrptiOn CT any kind or cause; each
| individual is TO he free 10 worship as
his mind. conscience and soul shall
prompt But there the authority of our
government VIII end. Not a dollar of
the public revenues will be given to
any church, society or brotherEood; not
a penny In tribute will be levied
| through taxation for the support OF
any ecclesiastical system or institution.
Absolute divorce between church and
state will be enforced 10 the letter.
| The experience of the Catholic church
In the United States show the whole
somcness OF such a policy. II is one Of
growth In strength and character far
SURPRISING that OF any state-supTorted
church in the world. When & religious
denomination has 10 stand or fall on
Its own merits II generally broadens
and cleanses itself SO that 1t can stand.
II Is to be hoped that such will be the
trend OF events In our newly.won terri
tory; but In any outcome the hoisting
OF our nag In permanent occupation
will inevitably mean the end forever
| of hierarchal politics.
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of bottle, and the end is not yet. 1t
now would appear that Teddy Roosc-
velt's Rough Riders have Jumped from
the frying pan into the fire, Az IL Is
declared By experts that Montauk Is
utterly unit for n camp, particularly
owing to, the peculiar composition Of
the soil, which inevitably must render
the water supply not only scanty. hut
unwholesomc. More than this, IT is dc.
clnred TO be one of the two spots in
North America where lock. jaw thrlves.
Surgeon General Stnrnberg made n
superficial examination of this site and
pronounced 1t suitable, which IL All,
other indication .: the unsnltn bil!ty of
the surgeon general for his responsible
work. How long must our army suffer
from the incompetency Of Its superior
officials:
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Probe 20 the Bottom

II Is argued by some that inasmuch
as uniform success has attended our
anna In the war with Spain criticism
OF official inefticiency in the conduct
of that war Is ungrateful. We do not
regard this view OF the matter as
either expedient or Just.
II is happily true that where y-- an
American hghting force has gone
into battle against a Spanish fight
ing force the American force. even
though poorly armed with inferior
weapons, has won. That Is to the eter-
nal credit OF the American soldier. ad-
mittedly the best soldier in the world.
1t is not to the credit OF the depart
ment officials. who, after putting him
on the firing line with obsolete pow
der and archaic guns. failed through
gross incapacity to provide for his
creature needs or for his adequate
care when sick or wounded. The very
magnifcenco OF the valcr shown by
our soldiers at Santiago, which drew
and yet draws unsiinted praise from
every experienced spectator, adds to
the Nervousness OF the offence Of those
responsible for the neglect through
which these Incompatible defenders
were compelled to pass while UNFOLD
ing their country's flag in a foreign
lnnd-a neglect far more deadly in its
effects than We're the Manser rides of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-12
COLONEL STONES PLATFORM.

II will he my purpose when elected 70
so conduct myself as to win the respect
and good will of those who have opposed
me as well as those who have given me
their support. ! shall be the governor
of the whole people of the state. Abuses
have undoubtedly grown up I'm the legis-
lature which are neither the fault of one
party nor the other, but rather the
growth of custom. Unnecessary investi-
cations, have been authorized nv commit
tees. resulting in unnecessary expense to
the state. 1t will be my care and pur-
pose to correct these and other evils in so
far as ! have the power. 1t will be my
purpose while governor of Pennsylvania.
as it has been my purpose in TIE public
positions that I have held. with God s
help, to discharge my whole duty. The
people are greater than the parties 10
which they belong. / am only jealous of
their favor ! shall only attempt to win
their approval and my experience has
taught me that that can best be done by
an honest. modest, daily discharge of
public duty.
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TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune Astrologer.
Astrolabe Cast: pa a. M, for Friday,
August IL, 1898.
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A child born on this day will note that
the inability to judge ones tankage Gu
pacity has caused q fall OF pride In many
instances.
The Binghamton Republican speaks OF
the naval hero as "Sgsby." But the
"Parlor City has ever been noted for
originality.
Military organizations about the coun-
try that have been keeping rather quiet
OF late can soon begin to explain what
they would do in case of war.
Many men waste years of valuable time
In the cndcavor to prove the political
unexpected" in their districts.
IT may be possible that Mr.. Merriield
detects the humnling of the congressional
bee in the vicinity of his hat band.
The fall In temperature in the city was
noticeable when the Langstaff-Kellye elec-
tion contest was removed to Carbonate.
Jupiter Pluvius is no respector OF pic
mics.
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TRIBUTE TO DIR. ECKMAN.
Editor Of Tho Tribune

Editor Of Tho Tribune
Sir: The Afro-American is not slow to
notice his friends OF whatever race va
riety they may be. Therefore l could not
feel satisfied. in view OF the death of the
late Rev. John c. Eckman, ID. D., with
out paying an humble tribute OF respect
to his memory. Nearly two years ago
met DIR. Eckman. and / soon found cut
that his great heart was full OF love and
sympathy for the uplifting of mankind.
DIR. Eckman believed that the Bible be-
gins its revelation with God descending
to commune with man; It ends with man
ascending back to God; to the well
come He has provided: the home He
has created; and the fellowship He has
restored from sin to holiness. lie passed
from earth, loving nation into peace.
Beautiful life, glorious deliverance.
III. 4. Grant.
Pastor OF tho Howard Place African
Methodist Episcopal Church.
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Captain Rohley Evans will soon be-
gin to wish that he had employed his
good sense in the first place and ig-
nored the attack of the Williamsport
raper regarding his attitude on July
3 as to returning thanks after the bat
tie in Santiago harbor. If he is really
such a profane man as some of the
ministers believe him to be he must
be putting in considerable time Just
now in general all around anathematiz
ing. The latest incident is frightful
roasting from New England preacher
who is not particularly choice in his
own language, which is vituperative
enough to rival that of the fish
wife. Captain Evans alleged profan-
ity is no excuse for clerical vulgarity
such as is prominent in this onen let
ter
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When Johnny Comes Marching Home

We understand that among the
troops now at Camp Alger there is a
disposition TO dread the ordeal of
homecoming because it is feared this
will involve euying on the score of
their not having undergone actual
warfare. The stay-at-home who
should raise this point with any wish
to reflect uron the volunteers would
deserve and receive unlimited con-
tempt. We do not believe that the
people of Lackawanna county are
built that way.
1t is not the fault of the Thirteenth
regiment that it was not put at once
upon the firing line. The members of
It volunteered with the expectation and
purpose of seeing early and active SER
vice. To man they petitioned the
secretary Of war for assignment
to such service. That their wishes
were overruled was, from a military
standpoint, their misfortune but not
their fault. The tedium OF camp life
necessitatcd far more self-control and
patient endurance and was in those
'esEN'lS a SSNtttT test OI
ism than service in battle.
We hasten 10 assure cur volunteers
In camp that their welcome home will
be fully rs cordial and enthusiastic as
II they had been under fire during the
entire period of their enlistment.
Among their relatives and immediate
friends the warmth Of this welcome
will be supplemented by devout graf
itudc 10 Divine Providence that the
return will not have to be to the ac.
compartments Of the dead march and
general mourning. Our volunteers
were ready and eager to face the per-
Ills OF the battle line; their bravery and
their patriotism cannot hereafter be
called in question: but il should not
detract from their own glad anticipa-
tions of an carly release from military
life that they are to be able to come
back with ranks practically intact.
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QUESTIONS.
Editor of The Tribune

Sir: Yesterday the corner stone Of the
new capitol building at Harrisburg was
laid, and the ceremony performed by the
right worshipful gand muster of The
grand lodge of Pennsylvania Masons and
assistants Can there be any good rea
sons why the governor of our state felt
called upon to invite this special secret
order to attend and officiate in a cerc 4.
mony Of laying corner stone of a state
building being built by the people of
Pennsylvania? One could readily under
stand the motives Of action IL the differ
ent religious der Cminations were invited
to participate In such a ceremony. as we
profess to be Christian people, but why
n Masonic order in preference or any
secret organization. should be called upon
for such ceremony is a mystery.
William II. Richmond.
Scranton. Aug. II.
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Spain. The American public would. in
deed, be unRratcful for theic sabcrb
heroism and se!f-sacriflce u 1t should
fail 20 resent or refus. to hun: down
and punish the incompetents In Office
who have multiplied their agOrirs and
added TO their expenditure 10 human
lives.
1t alas is trda that neither criticism,
investigation nor punishment can re-
call one pang suffered ncedlessly Mt
Santiago rs a result Of bad manage
ment in the wa: department Incom-
retence has already reared It's irrevo
cable monument over victims who have
made patrlotIsm's last great sacrifice.
Yet the American army still exists and
to ;he men still in Il do we owe that
mismanagenen SO far as remediablc
shall cease. Not to the bungling poll
tioians Of tho bureaux and staff do the
American people owe the prestige won
by American arms and not By them
can that prestige be appropriated as q
shield against thcroagh and unsparing
investigation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-12

Late advces from Manila indicate
that Aguinaldo is still faithful to his
American friends and is working for
annexation only. 1t is possible that
sea serpent correspondent.
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Northerners will not begrudge the
fact if history. as now seems probable,
shall recognize in Joe Wheeler the real
hero of Santiago. Joe may be a South
erner incidentally but over all else he
is an American.
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That gallant old veteran, Colonel
Mcclure, does not SHE at mention of
the word imperialism when used as
a bugaboo to frighten away manifest
destiny. He believes that the Ameri-
can people should have the courage of
their convictions.
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There is every reason for the sus-
picion that the officials OF the army to
whom has been entrusted the grave
duty OF selecting camp sites are SO
utterly unfamiliar with water that
they are Incapable Of judging as to the
fitncsa of any location designed for the
temporary abode Of body Of soldiers.
The victims of disease brought on by
unhealthy camp sites far exceed those
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-12

One reason why Dewey should have
further promotion is found in the fact
that he doesn't need the services OF
apologists and special pleaders.
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Mr.. Wanamaker announces that he
proposes to stay mad at Quay This
will be luscious news for Van and the
boys.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-12

The Georgia peach crop was all right
this year, but the crate crop failed
early in the season.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-12

Secretary Longs idea of sending on
European cruise the Oregon. Mime
apolis and others Of our crack war
ships as interesting specimens of
American shipbuilding Is ilrst-rate. 1t
will help trade and not hurt our in
ternational prestige a bit.
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Newspaper maps of the war must
impress the youthful student that the
earth is a trihe ragged.
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1t is not surprising that Carl Schurz
Is opposed to our retention o; Porto
Rico. Every time the country becomes
larger the Mugwump by contrast be-
comes smaller
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REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
STATE.

Governor WILLIAM A. STONE.
Lieutenant Governor-J. u. S. GOBLIN.
Secretary of Internal Affairs-JAMES w.
LATTA.
Judge of Superior Court--W. ". POR-
TER.
Congressmcn at Large - SAMUEL A.
DAVENPCRT, GALUSHA A. GROW.
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quiet. listless life of the veterans at the
clubs.
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LEGISLATIVE.
Senate.

Senate.
Twentieth Dlst.-JAMES c. VAUGHAN.
House.
First District-JOlIN r. FARR.
Fourth District-JOHN L. REYNOLDS
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I'm Basement
Ladies' Lisle Ribbed Vests cents.
AT cents per yard, good bleached Twlled Toweling
At IA cents per yard, Printed Chalies, styles.
At 81 cents, all of the best cacoes
AT cents per yard, good dark Outing Flannel.
AT cents per yard styles of Percaes, yd wide.
AT cent per yard, the best Dress Ginghams, the
cent kind
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MAIN FLOOR


25c Pin Check Dress Goods, 40 inches wide, 1Sc
3Sc Two-Toned Brocades 21c.
3oc Broadhead Changeable Effects, 2sc.
All 1Sc Belts &c. All 25c. Belts &C. All 3sc Belts, 1oc
a5c Lily Dress Shields, 3sc Lily Dress Shields SC.
o-nch Rubber Dressing Combs, &c.
Toilet Paper containing 1900 sheets, rolls for aSc.
soc Black and White Silk Cloves 25c.
$I.oo Best Minase Silk Gloves, 4oc
Ladies' CSC Russet Hose, fine imported 15c
2Sc Sun Bonnets nc.
SECOND FLOOR
&c Cream Curtain Scrim 3H cents.
I5c White Lace Curtain Examines, 8 cents.
Metallic and other Silkolines, sc, &C. and &C.
Ladies' Colored Pque Skirts, 4o
Ladies' White Duck Skirts very wide, deep hem, 73o
Ladies' csc Night Gowns, 5oc.
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RAID ON THE KLONDIKE..
A Correspondent Who Thinks
America IL After That Countrv.

LONDON, Feb. S.-The STAR to-
day, under the heading of Raid on the
Klondike," quotes an anonymous Amer
lean correspondent who recently arrived
in England as saying, with reference to
the relief expedition to the Klondike,
that those who are familiar with the
facts knew that this cause is as flmsy
as Jameson's desire to relieve the wom-
en- and children at johannesburg
Continuing, the anonymous eorre-
spondent remarks: Every American
knows this is another Jameson raid. and
that the Americans intend to keep con-
troll Of the Klondike. The Klondikers
have already announced that the stars
and stripes will be flying at Dawson
City by July 4th 1t would please a
large body OF Americans If the Klondike
could be made pretext for war be-
tween England and the United States.
which would result in the annexation
of Canada"
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REPUBLICAN, LEAGUE.
The National Executive Committee
Meets at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Feb. 9. - The Executive
Committee Of the National Republican
League met here to-day. Fourteen
members were present. The report Of
the Finance Committee showed that
the leagues financial condition was
good.
Secretary Bowling was ordered to
have the manual of 1898 published.
This will contain an outline of the plans
Of the league for the ensuing year and
much general information
A communication from the Central
Passenger Association requesting the
committee to indorse the anti-scalping
bill now before Congress was tabled.
1t was decided that no action could be
taken in the matter.
Major Hayes of Kentucky introduced
resolutions, which We're adopted by the
committee, congratulating the Ohio Re-
publican League for the success it had
attained and the people of the United
States upon the election of Mark Hanna
to the United States Senate
The time for the national conventi.-
was changed from June 14-16th to July
1919 This was im order that it might
not interfere with the State conventions
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SACRAMENTO MARKET.
No Change in Conditions in Pro-
duce Circles.

Sacramento, Feb 9Th.
There was no change in the conditions
in local produce circles to-day. Trade
continues very quiet.
Following are the retail prices Tor the
various articles mentioned:
FLOUR-Family Extras, 81 35 per 100
TBS; 81 20 for 90 lbs.
FRuiT-Oranges Navels, s5@6oc; Seed
lings, 2Oa3Oc Mandarins. lac; Lines.
I0c: Lemons, 15425c. Cocoanuts, 10c each:
Bananas. 25c per dozen; Grape Fruit. 4
lbs for 25c; Apples. &c per lb, 75cQsl rs per
N,JTs-New Walnuts, 15c per n: New
Almonds. 121.c: New Brazils. 12hc; Pc
cans, Ice: Filberts. 15c; Chestnuts. 15c per
10: Pine Nuts, 25c
per 10; Mountain, 20c; Valley Roll, zoe
Petaluma, 55c per roll; Creamery soc per
roll Cheese-California, 15c per 10; Young
Genuine Swiss. 4oc; American Cheese. zoe:
Neufchatel, 10c.
VEGETABLES- Sc per ID:
Celery, sc per head; Caulifower, l0c per
head head; Artichokes, soc per dozen: New Po-
tatoes, 21ac per ID; Turnips, Beets, Pars-
nips, Carrots, Lettuce, Radishes, Leek
Is; Onions. &c per rb; Sweet Potatoes. 2tac
per 10; Sprouts, &c; Chicory, for sc; Wa
tercress. 2 for SC: Roman. 2 for &C: Peas,
MEATS-Beef-Prime Rib Roast, i21zQ
f5c: Loin Steak, 121hQ15c; Rump Steak, :,
10c; Chuck Roast. 10c; Rump. Sc; Brisket,
Sc: Chuck Steak, Uc. Neal-LOln and Rib
Chops, 15c; Roast Veal. 12c. Mutton-Leg.
l1Tl2ihc; Loin and Rib Chops, l21zc; Nut
ton Stew. Sc; Shoulder Chops, Sc. Pork
S@12c per 10; Corned Beef, sG12lzc; Sau-
sage, 121ac; Vienna Sausage, i5c; Bacon,
SQl31sc; Ham, 121sQ131.c.
POULTRY-Hens, 60c each; Spring, soc
each; Broilers. 25Q40c each; Tame Geese,
81 90 each: Tame Ducks, 75c each; Tur-
keys, 15c for live and tic for dressed per
10.
GAME-Quail. 25c per pair Ducks
Canvasbacks, 81 per pair; Mallard, 7saS5c;
sprig. Soc: Teal, 26e; Small Ducks, 25c;
Geese, 75c per pair; Brants, 40c; Squirrels,
35c per pair; Cottontails. 35c per pair:
Hare, 40c per pair.
EGGs-California, 25c per dozen; East
ern 20c per dozen.
HAY AND GRAIN-Oat Hay, S0G90c
per cwt Alfalfa Hay. 65Q7Oc: Whole Bar
ley, 81 30; Ground Barley, 81 35; Feed Oats,
81 s5d1 65; Middlings, 81 2o Bran, 81 10:
Straw. 60c; Corn, large, 81 80; Small. 81 35
per ctl; Cracked Corn. 81 40; Red Russian
Oats, 81 60.
COAL OIL-Pearl Cases, 15ac; Star.
15hc Eocene, 17Hc; Extra Star, 191Rc;
Elaine, 20iac; Water White (bulk) 1012c.
ELECTRIC LIGHT CANDLES-10 OF,
NC: p OF, 5Ae; a OF, 0;so; IS OF. nc.
GRANITE MINING CANDLESEl0 or
614c; u OF, &c; IA OF, 7l2c; 16 OF, Size
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TRIAL OF MARTIN AND DEPUTIES,
MORE EVIDENCE AS TO SHOOT
ING'oF STRIKERS.
Anonymous Letters Received By
Jurors Must be Handed Over
to the District Attorney.

LKESBARRE Pa.). Feb. o.
When court opened this morning for
the trial of Sheriff Martin and his dep
uties, Judge Woodward spoke to the
jurors about receiving letters bearing
upon any point in the trial. He said:
If you receive any letters with refer
ence TO the trial, whether anonymous
or signed. it is your duty to hand them
over to the District Attorney and you
must not allow them to make any I'M
preston on your mind
The first witness called to-day was
John Yourshekowitski, one of the Har-
wood strikers. He said that on Septem-
Der 9Th the strikers held meeting at
Harwood, and they understood that If
they. could get the Latimer miners to
join them they would win the strike.
They decided not to carry anything
having the semblance of weapons, and
to behave quietly and peaceably. AT
West Hazeton, he said, they met the
Sheriff and the deputies, who pushed
them around with guns and hit several
of them One man-and the witness
pointed out Deputy A. P. Platt-tore
down the flag. AT Latimer the Sheriff
stopped them, hit two men in the front
rank and tried to fire his revolver. 1t
snapped twice, and then exploded.
Right away there was a volley of shots
from the deputies, and many of the
strikers fell.
On croSs-examination witness said at
West Hazleton the Sheriff got hold of
his coat and pushed his revolver in his
face, Saying: IT am the Sheriff of Lu-
Zerne County, and you cannot go to
Latmer" I did not think l was fright
ened
Three witnesses We're heard at this
afternoons session.
Lewis Kitsuki told how, on arriving
at West Hazelton with the strikers, two
deputies seized him and tore his shirt.
He said number of men were so
frightened by the deputies threatening
them with their guns that they ran
home and did not march to Latimer.
On cross examination he admitted
that the Sheriff had told the strikers
to go home, and that they disobeyed
and marched to Latimer.
Ellery Bonin, an undertaken of Haz-
Teton, who buried thirteen of the VIC
Tins, described their wounds, saying all
We're shot in the back, except one, who
had a bullet in his forehead.
John Andreasky told the same story
as many others about the meeting on
the night before the shooting, the
march to West Hazleton and the march
to Latimer