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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
Attempt TO Damage Blockade
Squadron a Failure.
Messengers Reach Camp Of Gomez
and Deliver Dispatches.
Havana BlOekadlng squadron on the
Lookout for the Spanish Fleet.
Loss OF SEVENTEEN LIVES.

(Copynehted Associated Press)
Key West, May 1.-THE cruiser Will
mington. Commander G. G. Todd, when
about thirty miles east Of Havana, fred
four shots into Spanish derelict. sink
Ing IL and thus doing away with an
other piece Of Spanish trickery. An old
Spanish schooner with its deck loaded 10
the rails with rusty Iron. car wheels. etc +,
closely packed together. was found float
ing In the track OF the torpedo
and dispatch boats. Il evidently had
been sent out Of Havana harbor In the
hope that torpedo boat or some small
craft would crash into It aud be 20 dam
aged a. TO cause her 10 sink Commander
Todd believed that the Spanish trap
might also contain explosives, therefore
laying OF q considerable distance, his
guns promptly sent her to the bottom.
VISITS GOMEZ.
John II. iowa, former United States
vice consul at Sagua Ia Grande. who was
landed by an American gunbOat on the
coast OF Cuba about ten days ago, was
picked up yesterday afternoon. after al
exciting experience with Spanish gun
boat, which the American eunboat
chased into the harbor. Joya succeeded
In reaching the camp OF Gomez and
brought u dispatch from the latter TO
Commodore Watson.
iowa was being chased by the Spanish
gunbOat when the American gunboat
hove in sight The spaniard. though
several miles of. fred numbered shots
at the American vessel.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
oFFIoERs PROMOTED.

President Mckinley Advances Several
Onloers of the Army and Navy
Washington, May 1.-THE president
to-day sent these nominations TO the SEN
ate: Captain silas Casey, U. s. n, to be
commodore, Commander Benjamin p.
Lamberton 70 be captain: Lieutenant
junior grade, Harry George, 70 be lieu
tenant; Lieutenant Commander Harrison
G. o Colby TO be commander; John II.
Moore, to be lieutenant commander;
Lieutenant Commander Levitt Q. Logan
to be commander.
war-TO be assistant adjutant general
with the rank Of majOr-George s. HO-
bart, New Jersey.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
INTERNAL MACHINE.

EGort TO Murder the KaIlrosd Agent ai
Pueblo, Colorado.
Pueblo, Colo- May l7.-E. X. McClin-
tOck. city passenger agent Of the Santa
Fe railroad, received in his mail small
wooden box. When he opened It an ex-
plOsion occurred which burned his face
and hands severely. The box contained
four-inch stick Of dynamite still intact,
only the cap attached having exploded.
Several weeks ago some unknown person
shot at McClintock on the street at night.
lie does not know who his enemy Is.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
NEW wARsHIPs.

Two New Torpedo Boats Ready TO Go 20
the Front.
Washington, May II. - The torpedo
boat Mckee, and the auxiliary torpedo
boat destroyer YanktOn we're placed In
commission at the Norfolk navy yard
yesterday.
The cruiser Newark will go into com
mission at the Norfolk navy yard next
Saturday, but may not be entirely ready
for sea for two weeks yet. Captain Al
bert s. Barker. q member OF the naval
strategy BOARD. has been assigned 10 the
command OF the Newark.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
OFFENDED RUSSIA.

Chamberlain's speech Gave Deep Ofense
AT st. Petersburg.
New York. May IA dispatch to the
World from London says: The Russian
ambassador has been directed 10 demand
from Lord Salisbury, 1t is reported, an
explanation OF Mr. Chamberlain's asser-
tiOn that Russia is unreliable for an al
lance because OF her perady.
The prevailing opinion now is that
Chamberlains speech, in which he adyO-
Gated an Anglo-Saxon alliance, was a
grievous indiscretiOn.
His indirect calling the czar "the
devil" is sure, II Is believed, 10 give I'M
dying Offense at st. Petersburg.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
TWO SPANISH GUNBOATs.

They Hide In the Day Time and ProwI
Around at Night.
Copyright Associated Press.)
Cape Haytien, Hayti, May 1.-Two
Spanish cruisers or gunbOats are making
their base OF operations at Badiquieri or
Guantano bay. They are known to be
moving every night In the waters between
HsyH and Cuba. The Spaniards are
supposed 10 hide In Cuban ports during
the day and go out cruising at night.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
FLEETS WILL UNITE.

All the American Iron ClAds WIN Meet
tpain's Armada
Key West. May ls.-A special to the
Herald from Washington says: Spain's
feet in the Caribbean sea is TO be met by
a squadron consisting Of armor clads OF
the United States. Preparations are
being made to effect junction Of samp-
sons and schley's squsdrOns with all
possible despateh.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
wAToHINo ron THE OREGON.

Several spanish warshIps waiting to Get
Well whipped.
New York, Nay IA special copy
right dispatch from Santa Lucia, W. l.,
to the World, says; A large strange war
ship was sighted last night off the west
coast OF this island. Others were also
seen northward OF 81. Lucia. These YES
seis are believed to be the Spanish squad
ron watching for the United States bat
tleship Oregon. which may pass this
island ON its way TO Key West.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
FIRING IN THE GULF.

Galveston ard the Mosquitoes In That
Vicinity Excited.
Galveston. Texas, May II The Nor
wegian steamer Transit, from PrOgreso,
reports having heard heavy cannOnading
100 miles of Galveston In the Gulf OF
Mexico Yesterday. AlRrmists think the
firing was scouting vessels OF the Span
ish Cape Verde feet. last reported at
Curacao.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

New York, May IA special from
Hong Kong says that Consul wildman
has returned there from Kowoolen bay,
where he took the insurgent leader. Gen.
eral Aguinaldo. and cabinet on the Nc
Culloch. Arrangements were made for
the insurgents to storm Manila.
The dispatch adds that II is absolutely
necessary that American warships and a
strong military force be seat to Admiral
Dewey's aid at once.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

The Armsda Is sighted Near 10. Thoma.
Island.
Copyrighted BY the Associated Press.)
81. Thomes, d. W. l.. May l7.--It IL re-
ported here this morning that on Sunday
last from noon until 8 D. m. six OF seven
vessels slosly steamed westerly north
Of Tortola ialand, forty miles east OF st.
Thomas. one steamer which approached
land showed the Spanish dag.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

son otiJohn W. Msckay. The bride being
a Protestant and the groom a Catholic,
the wedding ceremony was home affair.
witnessed only by immediate relatives
and friends OF the bride and groom. II
was solemnizsd by Archbishop Corrigan.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
TnRsE MEN KILLED.

Fatal Accideas Caused by a Faliiag Eie-
vetor In Boston.
Moston. May l7.--By the falling OF an
used for hosting building ma.
terial nj AN uncompleted warehouse Of
the Boston Warf company 10 day, three
men we're killed and five wounded.
Dead; G ). Henry. foreman; Daniel
Doyle and 70 CardRman.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
ALBUQUERQUE MEXICO AFTERNOON MAY ~ lses

nish the number that General Merritt
thinks should be sent to the Philippines.
consequently Secretary Alger and the de-
partment officials are considering the
sdvisability Of Withdrawing three In
fantry regiments from Tampa and dis
patching them post haste TO the Pacific
coast.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

Everybody invited TO attend the social
at Dr. Bishops, over the pOstofilce this
evening. A good time Is assured to all.
Mrs. x. II. Ashmun Is entertaining her
brother, George II. Harvey, a travelling
man from Denver.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
Dewey's Fleet and the Insurgents
will Storm City of Manila.
VOLUNTEER ARMY EIoHTY-Two THOUSAND.

United States squadrons and our pros
pectlve naval and military operations. by
forbidding the receipt or sending OF
cable messages disclosing the move.
ments Of our ships or prospective mill
tary movements.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
BOAT BLOWN Up.

seventeen LAvss Lost--Nams OF Boat Not
Given.
Madrid, May ia dispatch from HA-
vana says that naval boat has been
blown up OF Cardenas, resulting In a
loss Of seventeen lives.
The dispatch adds that the torpedo
exploded through the negligence Of those
engaged In removing torpedOes IN the
harbor. The dispatch does not indicate
whether the boat was American or
Spanish.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
BROTHERS $: :: :: ;:
level Belts, Fancy Chiffons.
Gloves, Embroidery.
ChIcAro stonh Mnrhai.

Chicago, May II. - Cattle - Receipts.
5000; steers strong, cows higher.
Beeves, Si.0o@5.20; cows and heifers,
t27b@4.7b; Texas steers, $3.90@46O;
stockers and feeders. t4OO@4 so.
sheep-Receipts. II 600; market steady.
Natives, ss.iO0i.5O; westerns, %. 75Ca
l.40. Lambs-S3.76Q625.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
rhs arnna ynlunteor Armr.

Washington. May l7.-Righty.two
thousand volunteers have now been mus
tered and are being sent 10 the mobil.
izlng points.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

Baltimore, Nd, May 1.-THE Riers Of
fee building aud freight sheds of the
"0ld Bay Line" steamship company ply.
ing between this city, Norfolk and Rich.
mOnd, burned to-day. A large quantity
of freight was destroyed. Loss, t250,OOO.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
A Rnnr PInce.

Chattanooga, May l7.-To day Is one
Of the busiest in ths history OF Chicka-
mauga park. Special trains are arriving
hourly and the park is fast filling up. by
tonight there will be 1000 men encamp-
ed al ChickamauRa.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
EI.ctIon Cnnteat snt,Iei-

Washington, May l7.-In the house to-
day, the report in the contested election
case OF W. Godfrey Hunter VI. John s.
Rhea from the Third Kentucky district,
fayOring the sitting member, was adopted.
DR.. Hunter is now minister to Guate
mAla.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
saving Nothlng

Washington. May ~ The cabinet ses-
sion to-day lasted an hour aud q half.
The members as they left the White
House were unusually reticent and ex.
planned that the administration was
greatly hampered in its work by the
indlscreet publication OF news as to
naval and army movements.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17


The CiTlzsN is pleased TO learn that
Engineers Holman and whitcomb, and
brakeman }obins. who were injured In
the ri Rito freight wreck. are getting
along nicely. and all will soon be de-
clared out OF danger. although they will
carry marks on their bodies as long as
they live TO remind them Of the narrow
escapes they went through on the after.
noon OF May 10.
W. y. POwars, general manager Of the
Albuquerque Bland Telegraph Il Tele-
phone company, returned to the city from
the Cochiti district last night. MIR.
POwars Is the accommodating Wells,
Fargo Express company's local agent,
besides being the principal owner Of the
telegraph and telephone line into the
golden Cochitls.
Al. Pardee, the ex-Albuquerque base
ball pitcher. is doing good work for the
Kansas City league club. Some OF the
big daily papers OF that city are growing
over Pardee's work in regular rooster
fashion, and the Journal says he "is az
strong as an OK"
Miss A. d. MeNair. one Of the teachers
at the Presbyterian mission school on the
mesa, has left the city for Santa Ne.
where she will possibly remain in the fu-
ture.
Mrs. Ward left last night for her home
In Minnesota. after spending the winter
In this city, The lady had a room at the
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs H. Jay Stone.
Ben. WELLER, who was south on busi-
ness, returned TO the city last night. He
represents the wholesale grocery firm OF
Gross, Blackwell Il Co.
A reception In honor Of Bishop Ken
drick will be held at the residence OF
Hon. and Mrs. W. b. Childers this even
ing.
Mrs. j. G. Albright, assisted by her
daughter, Miss Claude Albright, will en-
tertain the Chautauqua circle this even.
ing.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
Glnslnionn DNinr.

HawardeR, May II, q. m.--An official
bulletin says: "Mr. Gladstone has taken
a serious turn for the worse. His death
is expected in twenty-fOur hours"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
Election Of Bishopa.

Baltimore, May 1.-THE election Of
bishops by the general cOnfere nee COM
mittee OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, to day, resulted In the
choice Of Rev. II. G. Morrison, Nashville,
Tenn, and Rev. Dr. W. A. Chandler. OK.
ford. Ga.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

Chicago. May l7.-Wheat-May wheat.
SLi9H per bushel; July. sl.Os. Corn
May, S5sc; July 36c. 0ats-May, 29Ifc;
July, 264@2616c.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

Key West, May l7.-Boats just arrived
here from the blockade fleet have no
knowledge of any craft having been
bloen up OF cardenas OF elsewhere.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
Money Market.

New York, May II. - Money on call,
lhg2 per cent. Prime mercantile pa
per, 506I6.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
SECRECY NECESSARY.
No Further News OF the Squadron TIN a
AnaAIa L. Enu.LA

NU HuTNHuE NUWE OF INC FIuhuTOn iii q
Battle II Fought.
Washington, May l7.-Brigadier. Gen
eral Greeley. chief Of the signal service,
and in charge Of all strategic control OF
the telegraph and cable lines, has adopt
ed energetic measures to prevent the ad-
miral of the Spanish squadron now in
Caribbean waters from keeping posted on
the whereabouts and movements OF the
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
TROOPS FOR PHILIPPINES.

Three Infantry Regiments May be Sent
Prom Tampa
Washington, May l7.-There are not
enough regular troops In the west to fur
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

Chicago, May ia special to the
News from Key West says; The Whining
tons crew were amazed 10 see MORO
castles fiaihlights Last night. the first
time slice The blockade began. II was
suggested that the spaniards were ex-
pecting the Cape Verde fleet.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

New York, May l7.-At the home Of the
bride to-day, Miss Katherine Dner was
married to Clarence HungerfOrd Mackay,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

Twenty per cent off on all our Fancy Silk
Waist Patterns. We have the largest stock and
handsomest Patterns ever shown in this city.
Come early for first choice
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
THE BIG STORE!!.
Mail Orders Given
Careful Attention
and Promptly Filled

Ain VAEmm Prices at The Big STORE We are selling Better Goods for
EWnH Wuk Less Money than ever before Look At The HaeyaFm N
s~W ssheAa are Offering this E@k Sale begins knndaI
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
silver and L.ssa

New York. May l7.--silVer. b7l4. Lead,
$3.50.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

Miss Stella Clissold, who was here the
past winter, left for her home at Chicago
last night. I'm route north, the lady will
stop over a day or 30 each at Santa Fe
aud Las Vegas.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
Kansas CITY Make,

Kansas City. May l7.--Cattle -Recei pts
1000; market strong 10 1Oc higher.
Native Steers. ts.7505Oo; Texas steers
ss.0O@4.5o; Texas cows. $2.7bQl.OO; ma.
tive cows and heiiers. % 90@4.5o; stock.
ers and feeders. u l6@6.so; bulls. $s.95
@4.5O.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

Big reductions on Persian Lawns, India Dim
tiles, Dotted Swiss, Victoria Lawns, French Ba-
tiste and Organizes.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

All of our Misses and Chidren's Spring Reef
ers and Jackets, at New York cost, to close
them out. Nothing r, ,served; they all 90.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

Sheep Receipts, 1900; market Arm.
Lambs, S4o0@b.b0; muttons s325.@45O.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
Mems Clothinq.

See our Handsome all-wool Cheviot Suits ia
Plaids and Check. Reduced from $1,000 now
-, ........:....:. :..................$ So
We have made reductions on all Of our fine
Tailor-made Suits. BY buying this week YOU
save from ten to twenty per cent. Elegant ALL
wool Suits made up in the latest style at
$3.50, $40, $f2 and $1B.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
Summer Dress Stuffs.

100 pieces, Scotch organdies in dainty designs
at, per yard d................... &c
rs pieces White Goods, consisting of Nansook,
Lawn and Dimity at, per yard. d..........5c
Twenty per cent. reduction on all our impoted
French Organdies. Grab 'em quick, as we will
not have them long at these prices.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

Copper.
New York, May 17.--COpper, lie.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17

See our Sterling Silver Patriotic Watch
Charms, with U. S. Flag and picture OF the
"Malne," only ...................... .6Oc
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
Shirt Waist Special.

lot Ladies' Shirt-waiSs, nicely made and SER
viceabe colors. worth 20 c, ,at.........2bc
lot Shirt-waists, worth 7Sc, at ......4Oc
lot Shirt-wa'sts, made in the latest style,
beautiful patterns, worth SSc, at. ...... soc
We will continue the sale one more week of
Ladies' Extra Quality Fast Black Hose. The
Regular CSC Quality, at S pairs for. ........$f
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-17
Gents FURNISHINGS.

GentS Furnishings.
We are Headquarters for Gents Furnishings,
and can save you from 10 to as per cent on
everything in this line, as we buy direct from the
mandatory and buy everything in case lots.
Special Sale this week on Underwear, Half Hose,
Shirts, etc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-30
A SCENE IN HISTORY.
New York CommerciaI-Advcrtiscr

New York mmercial-Advcrtiscr.
There is a dramatic side to the sailing
Of the eastern squadron, It Is the first
American expedition against a power Of
Europe, We harricd British commerce
and punished the Algcrines, hut those
were affairs Of frigateS. 1t is the first at
tack ON the coast of Spain since Gibrdl-
tar fell. In the Peninsula wars Yelling
ton and the fleet were cooperating
with the Spanish patriots ana helped pro-
rect Cadz ana Barcelona. In its nature
this expedition recalls the dazzling ira
ditions of Drake and Elizabeth We are
finishing the work the sea rovers of our
race began three hundred years ago We
are giving the mercy stroke to the world
giant the fathers of the men of Plymouth
and jamestown defed and crippled This
expedition is part of the performance
OF the mission of Anglo-SaXOudOm That
mission has it's duties in Europe as well
as i'm America and Asia, incidentally it
is rather a fine answer to the European
prctcnsions to dictate how and whore we
shall carry on war and to propose it's
limitation to American waters. Dcwey's
guns gave tho first answer to that pretcn-
sion. Another win soon he heard near
the Pillars of Hercules. Our field of op-
cratiOns is the world, and it has no more
limits for uS than for the daring spirits
W ll' maui E'dlll great lbul centuries fGD
In a way this expedition Is a return of
the native. The new word Spain dis
covered and left others to rear has grown
10 full stature and Is returning in her de-
cadence to exact rctrihution for all the
namclcss horrors which began i'm tho
Cuba or Las Casas ana ended in the Cuba
Of WcylCr, In another way II Is notice to
the oligarohy Of powers which aspircs
10 the world dominion Spain threw away,
that there are mysterious virgin forces
TO be dealt with in the west. for which
concerts have no authority ana diplo-
matte warnings no terror. II Is a hint
To ConspirltOr5 who would have divided
the world as Poland was divided that
there Is an error in their calculations In
iSoating Great Britain they have created
Anglo -SaNondOm This scene of history
never could have been without the Conti-
mental coalition which made Great Brit
ain our friend by shutting her out of the
concert. That was the prologuc--this IL
the Curtain-raiser 10 q world drama
which contains most exciting possibilities.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-30
Too r1uch Wire Pulling.

Two positions are to be filled soon
in the faculty of the Scranton High
school The applicants are numbered
by the score Each applicant has from
five to twenty-five friends actively
enGag gcd in furtherinG his OF her condi-
dacy At least some of the applicants
have personally visited every member
Of the hoard Of control and every other
person supposed to have influence with
the board from one to ten tines and
what they nave lacked In zeal and
pcrtinacity OF personal solicitation has
been more than made UP by their
friends. one official connected with the
local educational system has kent a
record of the visits paid TO him on
this errand. The total reached 1Sj in
days.
Under the conditions which prevail,
this sort Of thing is inevitable nor is
it disCreditablc to those who engage i'm
il. The man or woman who wants to
teach school in Scranton must get his
or her commission according to the Gus
toms which obtain in Scranton. There
is no other way But there should be
another way. This buruensomc and
vexatous pulling ard hauling; this Of
fensive suboidination of merit to politi-
cal pul! ought not to be permitted to
continue. 1t has been largely obviated
in many other cities, ana if the we'll
meaning controllers in Scranton had
in public the courage of their private
convictions II would be obNiated here.
Every applicant for a position as
teacher in the public schools of this
city should be required to submit to
a competitive examination based upon
the actual requirements of the place
sought. This examination should take
COGnizance Cf scholarship, experience
ana personality and it should he con-
Quoted by a committee consisting of
the superintendent, one representative
Of the school board and one educator
brought from distance No commits
sion to teaCn should be issued to any
person not certified as competent before
such non-nartisan and non-sectional
board; and the sooner this common
sense plan is put into operation the
better will it be for all concerned.