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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15
OUR chief CONCERN.
From the Philadelphia Bulletin.


1t seems to be impossible for our Brit
ish cousins to realize that the govern
mental policy of the United states is in
spircd by the desire to promote Ameri-
can interests and not by the wish eth n
TO serve or to injure Great Britain. When
this country passes stringent protective
tariff like the Mckinley law or The Ding
ley law, or whom it notifies our kin across
the sea that the Monroe doctrine must be
respected, as in the case of Venezuela
the London newspapers anSrily accuse us
of being actuated by violent antipathy
to everything that Is English. When
Englishmen feel I'm II more friendly mood
especially when their government Is in
some dilemma and the assistance OF the
United States would be of immense value
these journals go to the other extreme.
Ever since the beginning of German ag-
gressions upon China, the London press
has tcemcd with suggestions of an alh-
ance between England and America which
should safeguard British interests in the
far East, and restore to England the po-
siton Of primacy in world politics which
was hers under the astutc and audacijus
craftsmanship of Beaconsfleld. No doubt
a to the Willingness of Americans to pull
British Chestnuts out of the fire seems 10
have occurred to these confident papers.
They apparently consider that the honor
6f an alliance with the British empire
would be ample recompcnsc for our aban-
donment of our traditional policy and en-
broilment with powers with which we are
now on friendly terms.
Thus the Spectator, once notable as
conservative and influential organ of in
telligent opinion, Complacently assumes In
its latest issue that the United States Is
ready to support the British demand that
no exclusive privileges shall be granted
to Germany or any other power by China
and remarks that nothing short of a di-
rect menace or aggression would tempt
any combination of continental powers
to face the whole Anglo-SaXon race unit
cd and resolved" Assurcdly an alliance
between this country and England would
hold in its hands the balance OF the world.
But it is sheer nonsense for English pa
pers to talk as though the american peo-
pie were willing to enter upon such an
arrangement. Nothing is farther from
| their thoughts at present. In fact, they
are not thinking of England and her in
| terests at all, incredible as this may ap-
pear to the typical London editor.
The fundamental consideration which
guides the action OF the mon VINO con-
| duct the government of the United states
| is the protection Of American interests
| and the maintenance of American rights,
| without regard to the designs of Great
| Britain. 1t may he very hard for con-
| ceited Britons to believe this, but it IS a
| fact, nevertheless. If the newspapers of
| the British metropolis could bring them
| selves to understand it, they would not
| print so much nonsense.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

accredited to her capital a minister
plenipotentiary who was not deemed
qualified to cone with the delicate du-
ties of the Chinese mission? The Off
cials at Rio de Janeiro may not possess
the sansitiveness on points of honor
common to people of Spanish descent.
and therefore they may be entirely
willing to extend the glad hand to Mr..
Bryan despite his immaturity in mat
tcrs diplomatic; but to go on this as
sumption is to take serious risk.
Suppose they should decline to consid-
er their capital as a kindergarten for
the instruction Of ledglings in Ameri-
cas- foreign service: what then? Could
Nc.really blame them
III this matter we fear that our amia-
BILE president has failed to exercise the
good Judgment that has characterized
by far the larger number Of his sclec-
tic ms for diplomatic honors. He seems
to have listened too much to personal
friends of. Mr.. Bryan and too little to
the promptings of that innate sense of
the prophecies which must have told
him that a man unfit for the Chinese
mission is unfit to represent the gov
eminent of the United States anywhere
else on earth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

keep increasing the size of the coinage7--
Well. we broke down our waggin and l
lacked It up on some poles ana rails,
SOS to drag IL to town and git II liked.
| throwed in n few dollars to pay the
wagginmakcr with. and blamed II they
didn't smash the whole rigging down.
Not hevln' any other waggin to carry
them In, l hardly knowed what tew DO,
but my boy, Bill. he's a smart 'un. lie
get crowbar and drilled holes through
four of them dollars and put 'em on
the axles fer wheels and, by gum, they
work so well I'm goin' to leave en-
there"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune Astroioger.
Astrolabe Cast: 1.34 a. M, for Saturday,
January IL. 5SOS
a.

" z -
a child born on this day will notice that
"the cattle on a thousand hills are likely
to fall into the hands of the milk COM
binc.
The reelection of Wade Finn to the
Office of tax collector renders further
search for a knock-about comedian for
city hall unnecessary.
The ghoulish glee of the Scranton
Times whenever the closing of a labor
employing industry is reported, seems out
of place in paper that claims to be the
workingman's friend.
Failure to shape public opinion is not
always the fault of the educators. The
best of writer's have often found public
opinion blamed mulsh
1t is not necessary in many instances
to give away a really good newspaper.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15
REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.
For school Director.

Three Years-PETER NErLs, Eleventh
ward. fsee..s D So
Three Years-D. l. PHILLIPS, Fifth
ward.
Two Years-E. D.. FELLOWS, Fourth
ward.
Two Years-F. $. GODFREY, Eighth
ward.
One Ycar--F. S. BARKER, Seventeenth
ward. U' s ..,..-. =. 81.
One Year-EL1As EVANS, Fifteenth
ward. .t 90, ~ -
Election Day, February 1j
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

Having been fairly whipped, the thing
for Hanna's Ohio enemies to do now is
to take their medicine and say nothing
The attempt to nag at Hanna in small
dog fashion will simply add to Han
mas popularity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

second term but by good work and
fldelity to convictions he has earned
one and it requires small gift of pro-
phecy to foresee that he can have II II
he wants II.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15
Free Silver.

Mr.. Ploughshare: "Since They're been
in power. the Popu.ists hev done lots for
the farmers, but I've alleys kinder. doubt
ed If he'd much use for this free silver
till Yesterday"
Pop Politician: "What occurred yester-
day. TO take the gold dust out OF your
eyes? Did you read some Of my 16 to
articles?"
Mr.. Ploughshare: "You know silver's
been SO plenty and cheap they've he'd TO
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

Colonel Watterson now admits that
the Palmer-Buckner movement was a
mistake. In other words sound money
Democrats, so long as Organism threat
ems, should line up to a man with the
Republican party, the country's only
effective protection against political
chaos
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

The Tribune acknowledges with
pleasure the receipt from the Troy, N.
V, Times of an excellent calendar
one of the finest and best seen this
year
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

1t is noticeable that neither Colonel
Stone personally nor any accredited
representative has yet denied that if
elected governor the Allegheny con-
gresham would approve the Andrews
"LeXow" expense account should it
come to him with the legislatures ap-
proval. Senator Andrews is not run
ming Stones campaign for his health.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

A riot in Havana which would force
i've position in Cuba would be about the
most welcome new years present which
fate could offer to the American people.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

Senator Hanna asserts that he now
proposes to begin war of extermina-
tion on traitors. That is one cause in
which he will have the unanimous CO.
operation of all believers in fair play.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

1t is understood that many of Sena-
tor Quay's closest friends are advising
him, as a matter of self protection, to
disavow all connection with and re-
sponsibility for the revolutionary tao
tics of the hewitt element in Philadel-
phia. They perceive in that bolt the
portent of coming trouble in the state
at large and desire him to keep out of
the storm center.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

The public man who does not want
to go on record as a chattering idiot
will do well to avoid the modern jour-
nalistic interviewer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

.lgAgain the war with Spain seems to
have been caused by smoke on the
brain of the overworked and overtruth-
full COrrespondent
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

Senator Foraker's congratulations TO
Hanna did not scorch the telegraph
wires.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

II is becoming clear that the Craw-
ford county system among Republi-
cans will have the enthusiastic ap-
proval of the Democrats.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

w. ]. Bryan appears to be develop,
ing into an ideal specimen of the "ha!
been" ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

The cold wave is certainly coming.
1t struck Columbus on Wednesday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

In New York state they are begin
ming to talk about re-nominating Gov
ernor Black. He has not played for a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15
Those Havana X lots.

The power of the captain general of
Cuba TO suppress the recent rioting in
Havana has been demonstrated. But
the sentiment which that rioting dis
closes BODIES ill for Blanco and for
Spain.
The ability of Spain to sustain her
sovereignty in Cuba with everything
serene in her own household would be
prCblematical in view of the admitted
strength of the insurrcction. When
Weyler was in command there were no
riots in Havana and no serious disaf-
fection among the Spanish volunteers
and civilians in short, Spain had then
only one enemy in front to deal with,
vet Weyler failed. Blanco, with less
than a third of Weyler's military
strength, has to face not simply the
insurgents and the horrors of Wcyler's
concentration policy, but also the op-
position which is gradually gaining
boldncss within The Spanish lines-an
opposition made desperate by declining
profits, scarcity Of pay and supplies
and premonition of the inevitable.
No greater problem has confronted any
commander in recent years, and its diff
iiculties, it car easily be seen, are not
decreasing.
Under these circumstances, it seems
not unreasonable to expect that our
government must soon take more than
passive cognizance of the situation
thus presented. The time is near when
In,
the last annual message of President
Cleveland will prevail that is, a strug
gle 50 hopeless of any other result
than the extinction Of Cuba3 popula-
ton and resources that it will become
the duty of this nation to intervene as
an act of broad humanity. The fact
that President Mckinley has affirmed
his intention of enforcing such inter-
vcntion should the necessity for it ap-
pear places the whole problem on a
basis justifying delay only while there
remains a reasonable hope of a satis-
factory adjustment between the princi-
pals in the conflict The indications
are that that hope is fast being eX-
tingushed
Spain can play just one more card.
She can substitute for the present
sham overture of autonomy scheme
of autonomy in fact. Whether this
will be her next move will depend upon
whether the SaGasta ministry can
much longer maintain itself in power.
| Evidence on this point is not reassur-
| ing and the probabilities of early
American intervention are therefore
greater now tLan ever before.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

to allow bills for sundries for the
Thorn jury. The sundry bills included
$356.15 for wines and s23S.4O for cigars
consumed during the trial of the mur-
derer of Guldensuppe. If this spirit of
retrenchment is to continue, jury duty
in greater New York will soon become
a very commonplace and tame occupa-
tion
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15
ABOLISH THE SEED HUMBUG.
From the Timcs-Hcrald.

From the Tlmcs-Herald
In spite of popular dCnuncialion and
protest the ancient swindle known as the
free seed distribution will bob up serene
ly as usual at the present session of con-
gress. The agricultural bill which will
come up for consideration this month
contains an appropriation of Sl3O,Ot0 for
seeds which are to he given away through
senators, representatives and the agri-
cultural department. [This item, in fact,
has already been approved in the house,
but may failsin the senate.l
The original object of the free Gift en-
terprisc was doubtless praiseworthy, IN
that it was designed to introduce new va
rieties of plants to general use and TO
secure reports upon their value for public
information. The people were perfectly
willing to encourage this mild form of
paternalism so long as it was used to pro-
mote the genuine interests of husbandry
Realizing that all wealth and all pros
perity have their source in the SOIL the
encouragement of agriculture has been
regarded as A legitimate function of gov
ernment. But instead of being used Tor
the promotion of huSbandry the seed dis
tribution for several years past has been
diverted to the promotion of the interests
of politicians among the granger con-
stituents. Instead Of diversifying or null
tplyinG the products of the soil the free
seed fraud is used to make representa-
tives solid with agricultural voters.
A report of the department of agricul-
ture recently declared that "a careful re-
view of the department reports during a
decade in which over a million dollars
was expended for free seed distribution
fails to reveal a single instance of benefit
to agriculture attributable to this dis
tribution." The whole system is fraud
on its face. Ii represents a form of
bribery that is a reproach to the gov
ernment. Congress will never have bet
ter time to abolish it than at the present
session when public revenues demand re-
trenchment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15

One of these days it is likely to dawn
upon Controller Lloyd. of Luzerne, that
the role Of taxpayers friend is a thank
less task after election day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-15
Topics OF The Day
Put Into Dialogue
For The Tribune by II. McAlpino.
In the Twentieth Century.

n ENATORTAL candidates manager:
'1f we can hold our doubtful men
n until they vote we will win. Are
~ the two legislators that we put in
the old warehouse perfectly safe?"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-16
BIG FIRE AT WHITING.
OIL Tank Struck by Lightning, and M
Result the Whole Town Is
in Danger.

Whiting, Ind, Aug. 15.-Lightning
struck one of the immense tanks of
the Standard Oil company in this city
about eight O'Clock Monday morning.
An explosion followed and the burn
ing stuff was thrown over all the sur
rounding tanks. The fire soon spread,
and despite the efforts of the COM
pany's employees other tanks caught
fire, and at one o'clock the whole town
of Whiting was threatened with de-
struction.
The loss will be great.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-16
CHAR TER OAK CHATS.

The Misses Healy Sundayed at Dow
City.
Sam Hiett Went to Chicago the last
of the week.
VIM. Topf was at Mapleton on bust
ness Monday.
L. E. Goodwin started Saturday for
Blairstown, Neb
w. G. johnson was at Rodney on
business Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Mills spent Sunday
in Manning with relatives.
A. Hart shipped four cars of cattle to
Chicago Saturday evening.
Miss Pearl Riddle. of Dow City, Wis
tied over Sunday in the Oak.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Shumaker visited
at Manning the first of the week.
VIM. O'Brien started Monday fol
Atkinson, Nebraska, to buy stock.
Rob Cole came over from Denison
Saturday and spent Sunday with the
folks at home.
G. III. Weed and sons had special
train OF ten cars of stock on the Cbica
go market Monday.
D. III. McWilliams now walks or
clutches on account of slipping Sunday
and severely spraining his ankle.
Those going to Omaha Monday were
Messrs. and Mesdames Bolmholdt
Wendt, Bamford and Miss Tierney.
Miss Pearl Shumaker, who has beer
visiting Nena schurke for few DAYS
returned Monday to her home at Elk.
point, S. ID.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Robertson an(
daughters, Edith and Cora. started Tx
last of the week for an extended visi
at Des Moines and Omaha.
| Dan Albaugh. who has been nigh
operator here for the past few weeks
has secured station in South Dakota
Charlie Noonan, of Sioux City, is nov
taking his place.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Aie
society will give a patriotic social at TIL,
Irwin Hall OH Wednesday evening. Al
are cordially invited to attend. An en-
Joyable time is assured.
A gang of men put in new elevate
switch Sunday. The machinery is al
here and Charter Oak will soon hav
another elevator, making it the hes
grain market in the county.
The Royal Highlanders. Duncragga1
Castle No. 1913, was organized and insti
tuted Aug. IL, 1898 in Charter Oak b.
State Deputy j. r. Carrothers. TIL
following were elected officers:
ORG Waterhouse, PIP;LE Goodwin, I F
j Roberts, &C. w H Bates, WE; 1 A Main
Secy: L shumaksr, Treas; McDole. Wa,
den; Theo Wyckoff, Sentry; E 6 Hess Herald
W 7 Mains, Guide: w Rowland LIST w C; A
McElwain. Cd w c; j C Lumner c of S: j
Herman, of G P d McMahon, C F Besore.
G Lawrensen, Prudential Chiefs; DIR e S Waite.
house. DIR j McWilliams Examiners.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-16
DROWNING NEAR AsToR.

Thursday evening, about O'Clock,
while Hans Sleek and Henry Martins
were dragging a small net through
water some seven or eight feet deep
near the Aston mill dam, the latter was
drowned. They had been working
from shallow into deep water when
Henry remarked that it was getting too
deep ant Hans who was next to the
shore told llsn to hold to the net and he
would pun him out. Henry scorning
such assistance, being good swimmer,
said that he Would swim out when he
took two or three strokes into the
middle Of the steam and then sunk.
Hans supposalg that he was giving an
exhibition of his skill watched him sink
but III a minute or two not seeing him
rise went in after him and when he got
to where he was and dragged Kim out
he was dead. 1t is supposed that lie
had fit with which he was some
times afflicted and Suddenly becoming
insensible sank liz the water while his
friend watched to see him give an ex-
hibition of his Skill as swimmer.
Henry was well known character
about 40 years of age who has lived in
Crawford county for twenty-five years
Kind hearted and generous without an
enemy, except himself. Hard working
at times, he spent his earnings for
drink, to his own hurt. lie had no inn
mediate relatives except cousin at
Manning and young nephew at Deni-
son.-Manilla Register.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-16
.K|R0N CHRONICLES


Elmer Laughery and his sister,
Blanche made our berg a visit Monday.
Vess. Horr, of Deloit, made us a few
minutes call while on his way to Ode
bolt.
Mrs. Nels. Hanson, of Odebolt, was a
visitor at AL. Hanson's the first Of the
week.
Mrs. Rev. p. Hanson arrived home
on Monday from a missionary trip to
Carroll, Ia.
John Widen, who is we'll known in
this settlement, and who left for Texas
two years ago, died at that place July
%.
Mr.. w. A. Goldschmidt, of Denison,
made our office a pleasant call on
Thursday. while in our midst Oh pro-
fessional business.
The family of E. W. Anderson are
enjoying a visit from relatives from
Omaha. Miss Amy is also home from
her stay in Omaha.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Linman went to
Denlson on Saturday to meet relatives
coming from Omaha to spend some
time visiting with them.
Dad Seymour, Of nsnison, spent a
portion of Friday ii oag BEG. ana his
numerous friends were u asl gleassa to
see him ard Shake band, with h N once
more.
Rev. p. swartz, from Omaha. VIII
preach in the Kiron Swedish Baptist
church Thursday and Friday evenings,
the 18th and 18th, and Sunday morning
the 2lst. All are welcome.
Rev. j. f. KRAFT preached in the
Swedish Lutheran chirch sunday
morning. He is spoken OF as 3 possible
successor 10 Rev s. NJ BrolseA as pas
tor of the Lutheran church.
Rev. A. Collins, of Newman's grove,
Neb., will preach at the Mission shuysK
on Saturday evening, sunday morning
and evening, and in the afternoon in
the Lindgren church in Ida county.
Il
Ed. Eckman, in Sac county, and Aug
Linman, OF this place, have purchased
the Wheeler tract of 40 acres OF land
joining the town of Odebolt. and will
have it laid out in five acre lots and dis
pose of it.
The Holiness Convention held here
last week was largely attended through
out the entire session, and good inter
est was manifested. The preaching
was conducted by Rev. Pendle, very
able and forcible expounder OF Holi-
ness. Many from Denison and other
places were present and assisted in
making the meetings interesting. AL
though many of the theories advocated
are far different than what is believed
| by our people, notwithstanding, good,
sound truths were taught as we'll as a
whole life for God.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-16
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following list of letters remain uncalled
for in the postoticc at Denison, Iowa up to
AugqStl6 1898 If not called for same will be sent
to the dead letter office Parties calling for let
tiers please say advertised letters"
d. l.. BoYNToN, Postmaster
Mrs. Ella Berry, Thos. A. Brown, John
Conn, Jerry Corners, Herman Hilk,
Ed Livingston, Jas. Naughton, Her.
bert Stlllings, Agunes Striker, Lizzie
SaNwell.