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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04

wise and ine&pedient and the facts
stated ought to convince the most zeal
Gus advocate that the question Of party
ethics should some time give way to the
question of party eXpediency. The main
object of any political organization ought
to be to choose good men, who can not
only be nominated without the taint OF
corruption but can be elected; but the
former should not SO engross the At
tention of the voters as to divert their
thoughts from the latter. Nevertheless
it is extremely desirable that the pur-
chasable delegate be no longer a factor
in Republican politics and so far as we
have observed there is a general dispo-
ston in favor of the direct nominating
system as a means to that end. can
such a system prevail without endaHger-
ing party success? Not absolutely, but
the dangers herein enumerated may be
materially lessened by a system of rep
resentative votes, upon the present basis,
or by using as basis either the highest
or lowest Republican vote cast at me
last preceding city or county election.
Deliberate judgment should be brought
to bear on this subject, as 1t is extremely
essential to party welfare that the pro-
posed rules be not adopted In their pres
ent form. &C. r. Acker.
Scranton. AUG &
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04

One Lot Mems Soft Front Negligee
Shirts, separate cuffs, to be worn with
white collar. Our regular 6oc line, at
43c.
One Assorted Lot Mems Soft Front
Shirts. with attached collars. Our 69c.
75c and s5c qualities, in one lot to
close, at soc.
Two Lots Boys Unlaundried Shirt
Waists, Mothers Friend" Our 500
quality. at Ssc. Our 65c quality at soc.
Broken Lots Celebrated King Waists
for Boys. Round collar style. $50
quality at soc to close.
Glen Collar Style. our sl.1o quality
at S3c.
Boys Madras and oxford Chew
lot Blouses, our s1.1O quality 95c. Our
$.95 quality, h.l0.
For Stout Men, extra large sizes in
Soft Front Negligee Shirts, with de-
tachable collars and cuffs at greatly
reduced prices for this sale.
The greatest value ever offered in
Mems Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers
at 21c each. For this sale only.
Big reductions on Neckwear. Hosi-
cry, etc, etc, during this sale
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Hawaii.

The records of 1896 show that Hawaii
furnished cargoes for 191 American
ships, Great Britain ss ships, Contin-
entail Europe but 80 ships, while all
the world combined besides Hawaii
contributed cargoes for only 210 Amer
lean vessels, giving some idea of the
amount of traffic already established
with the new acquisition. What it
may become under annexation is be-
yond estimating at this time.
When it is considered that all the
native-born population of every de-
scent can read and write, and that a
high standard of education prevails,
a comparison between the conditions
in these islands and those in the Philip
pines or others under Spanish rule is
most significant. The government, the
judicial and educational systems have
all been modelled after those of the
United states, while the taxation has
not been in any sense burdensome.
Daniel Webster's statement made in
1912 has a new significance today: THE
United States are more interested in
the fate of these islands and their gov
ernment than any other nation can be-"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
The Next Governor.

Colonel Stone, the Republican NOM
inee for governor, is not a popinjay
nor a poseur as those who met him
yesterday can attest. He is modest,
straightforward and unassuming man,
who without any flourishes impresses
the observer with his reserve strength
and his sincerity. No man who looks
him steadily in the eye or takes care
full measure of his words and manner
will depart from his presence with a
feeling of skepticism as to his integ-
rity or his moral courage. The clean
grit and stubborn fiber of the obscure
Tioga county farmer boy who worked
his way TO the front by sheer dint of
perseVering studiousness and industry
is in him yet, and also the candor and
the total absence of vain pretension.
Colonel Stone is not an orator and
does not try to be. Those who shall
go to hear him during the ensuing cam
paign with the expectation of hearing
a thrilling exercise in word-jugglery
will be disappointed. because he is not
that kind of a man. In speech he often
becomes eloquent but it is the rugged
eloquence of honest earnestness, with
out suggestion of stage play or make
believe. His meeting with the people
is hand to hand and face to face, en-
tirely candid and unaffected. He in
duges in no theatric attempts to win
applause or capture popular favor. He
says his say with homely directness
and his hearers are then left to judge
of it for themselves.
II is evident from Colonel Stones
brief visit to this region-which is
merely preliminary, we trust, to a full
or acquaintance--that the Republican
candidate for governor will grow stead
lily upon the public respect and conf
dence the more he meets the people of
the commonwealth. In his presence
the electorate will be conscious, not of
the hysteria which is a predominant
characteristic of the various so-called
reform movements of the day, nor of
the semi-humorous thimble- rigging
which seems to be inseparabIe from
the Pennsylvania Democracy since the
death of Samuel ]. Randall, but it will
experience instead the tranquility of
assurance which comes from confident
mastery of the situation. 1t will come
TO realize ere the campaign is ended
that in Colonel Stone we are to have
governor nit to face the full measure
of the solemn responsibilities of the
Office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
WHY THEY REFUSED.
Binghamton Herald.

Binghamton Herald.
The refusal Of the merchants of San
tiago to accept American silver dollars at
their face value is but natural. The
United States is the only place in .he
world where 4l2ls grains of silver pass
for double their actual value. The prom
ise of our government to keep Al212 grains
of silver as valuable as 25.S grains of gold
tells why the silver dollar is not rejected
in this country. The Spaniards accept
money only for its bullion value and that
is why they are willing to accept our sill
yer dollars at less than half their face
value. They will know better bye and
bye when they have learned that the
promises Of our government, unlike Span
ish promises, are kept faithfully. Then
they will take the American silver dollar
at its face value and all will be we'll. But
the situation In Santiago just at present
should be elucidated by Colonel william
j. Bryan, who has spent so much of his
good time trying TO jam it down the
throats of the people of this country that
a silver dollar containing 4l2ia grains OF
silver would pass for the alleged value
printed on its face, even If the promise or
the government OF the United States to
keep II equal In value TO 25.S grains of
gold were not behind It.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
Gold in the Klondike.

We were all more or less mistaken
about the Klondike. During the win
ter it was expected that there would
be a great scarcity of food in that
region, II not actual famine. Nothing
of the kind happily occurred. There
has been no famine, nor were the ad-
venturous miners at any time within
sight of starvation. The winter passed
without the inhabitants of the Klon-
dixie suffering more than the hard
ships incidental to any mining camp
debarred from communicating with
the outside world. Dawson City has
corporate life of it's own, regular and
orderly and sociable. There are less
drunkenness. rowdyism and robbery in
ii than there are in many places near
er home with greater pretentions to
civilized life. But our interest in Daw-
son City Is not altogether in its gov
ernment or in its good behavior. Daw-
son City is the center of the gold fields,
the clearing house of the claim holders
on the Yukon. Considerable quantities
of gold have already reached the mint
and assay offices from the klondikc
this year; but it is a comparatively
small amount to that which is awaiting
transportation at Dawson City at pres
ent. The police station there, which
is used as sort of safe deposit, is
full of the dust. Nobody thinks Of
secrcting the gold which he has dug
because nobody thinks of 'robblng him
of it. 1t is put away without fear or
suspicion in all sorts of old receptacles
until the time comes for it's shipment.
Let il not he assumed from this that
gold dust in the Klondike is as thick
as road dust in Scranton. That would
he taking an exceedingly optimistic
view of the situation. There are a
large number of foolhardy people who
who will arrive home after a years
! experience in the Klondike, poorer but
| let us hope wiser men. These people
| should never have left home at ALL
| They could surmount any hardships
on the trail and accept the wild life
| OF camp with considera BILE cheerful
ness. But when they had to step down
| 10 lHe uull, lnOnOlOnOuS routine Oh
prospecting among barren rocks wash
ing auriferous soil in the water of
| streams that would refrigerate the hut
ter of an August churnlng, and digging
in clay that is at no season wholly
| free from the cold grip OF an arctic
winter their endurance gave out The
fact is that It takes man Injured to
manual labor to face such a situation,
or at least a man Of iron will and
rugged frame. Flesh and blood can
only stand a certain tension. The will
gives way under too great pressure
and the fortune hunter returns home
ninety-nine times out of a hundred
a dispirited if not useless man.
Ii must at the same time he remem-
bered that the Klondike has not been
fairly opened up even to the prospect
or, There will be time enough in years
to come to get rich in Alaska.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
Probe to the Bottom.

The surgeon-general of the army has
acted none too hastily in ordering a
thorough investigation of the charges
which have been brought against the
hospital features of the Santiago cam
paign. But in order to insure the dis
covery and adequate punishment OF the
real culprits the president may well
pursue an independent inquiry. 1t is
hardly to be expected that the in
dicted wing OF the army will collect
and transmit evidence calculated to
facilitate its own conviction.
This is matter, it is obvious, which
must be probed TO the bottom. To be
sure, the mischief is now done and be-
yond recall, but for the honor of the
army no less than for the vindication
of justice the commander-ln-c chief
must ascertain which of his suhordi-
mates in the war department. is blood
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
COLONEL STONES PLATFORM

1t will be my purpose when elected 10
so conduct myself as to win the respect
and good will of those who have opposed
me as well as those who have given ne
their support. l shall be the governor
of the whole people of the state. Abuses
have undoubtedly grown up IN the leGis-
lature which are neither the fault OF one
party nor the other, but rather tne
growth of custom. Unnecessary investi-
cations have been authorized by commit
tees. resulting in unnecessary expense to
the state 1t will be my care and pur-
pose to correct these and other evils In 80
far as l have the power II Will be my
purpose while governor of Pennsylvania,
as it has been my purpose in the public
positions that l have held, with God $
help, to discharge my whole duty. The
people are greater than the parties to
which they belong. l 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.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04

ion that lunatics are frequently pun
ished as criminals, men and women
capable of realizing and appreciating
moral and legal relations. but incap-
able Of resisting crime owing to in
sanity.
Psychiatry is a new science, but one
which has made wonderful progress of
late years. 1t is one of which lawyers
and judges as well as doctors, IL not
clergymen, should at least have gen.
eral knowledge.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
Aguinaldo.

So far as official information has
been given to the public concerning the
leader of the Philippine insurgents it
has been mainly to his credit. 1t Is
hardly to be expected that a profess
slonal revolutionist untutored in the
art of self-control would exhibit in
prosperity the same humble character
istics shown by him when in exile,
begging for help. That success has
intensified, his self-conceit and called
into prominence his inherent racial ar
rogance may be believed without nec-
essarily justifying the supposition that
General Merritt will need large army
to hold him in check.
Aguinaldo, as his works prove, must
have something in him. else would his
phenomenal influence over the Tagals
of Luzon be incomprehensible. His
military operations betoken high abil-
ity ss an organizer and the humanity
which has thus far marked his treat
ment of prisoners gives the lie to the
Spanish proposition that he is past re-
demption. We have no particular in
other, hut it seems no more than just
to point out that as yet there has not,
to the publc's knowledge. been official
confirmation of the sensational press
reports via Hong Kong crediting
Aguinaldo with gross ngratitude and
with a willingness to turn upon his
bencfaCtors at a moments notice.
Perhaps, therefore, it would be wise
not to become excited over his attitude
until there appears some substantial
reason to.
In any event, II needs to he rcmem-
bered that in Dewey and Merritt we
have a pair of civilizers at Manila who
will probably prove equal to any emer-
gency which may arise in consequence
of the Philippine situation. Dewey's
ships command Sthe seas, the harbors
and the navigable inlets, including
within gun range most of the cities of
| importance; and what Dewey cannot
| reach Merritt can. 1t would be pleas
| ant, of course, to discover in Aguin-
| aldo and his followers the material for
| a sudden experiment in self-govern-
| ment along republican lines; but even
| if these quasi-allies should disappoint
| our earlier expectations, the ability OF
| the American forces near Manila to
| preserve order ought not to be ques-
| toned.
! We. need especially to bear in mind
| at this time that good government is
not the creation of a day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune Astrologer.
Astrolabe Cast: 4.0S a. M, for Thursday,
August 4, 1898.

a.

A child born on this day will notice that
the city's road roller stands idle about
half the time, when it might be crushing
bad roads into shape.
The coming political campaign should
be unusually musical. The average pa
triot has learned how to yell during the
last three months of war
The song of the Katydid is distasteful
to Democrats. 1t reminds them of the
inevitable frost" that is approaching.
Many men are like rattlesnakes. They
often bury their fangs in their own flesh
In the effort to strike another.
The early theatrical bird often gets out
before the worm has had time to arise
from his couch of slumber.
Candidates "for delegate" are rallying
their forces In the suburban districts.
The local Democratic crop of mayor
atty candidates seems TO have Joined the
Delaware peaches
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stained with criminal neglect, and then
must administer exemplary punish
ment.
The people who have sons or brothers
at the front are patriotic enough to
bear with fortitude those losses which
have or may come as the inevitable
sacrifices of war; but they must not
be asked to contribute martyr-heroes
to the remedlable inefficiency of in
competent officials at Washington or
along the fighting line.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04

We call attention to the letter in
another column of an observant cor
respondent who takes exceptions to the
proposed change in the Republican
party rules in this county. His OBJ
ject!ons to the Crawford county sys-
tenn seem carefully worked out and
merit thoughtful consideration. The
subject is of sufficient importance to
deserve ample public discussion ere
decision is formally ratified, and to this
end we invite the free use of our COL
umns. II the Crawford system can
stand dissection. so much the better;
if not, the fact should become appar-
ent ere it is adopted in Lackawanna.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04

Tt is not surprising that Aguinaldo
and his followers are suspicious. Busi-
ness and diplomatic relations with
Spain's representatives are not calcu-
lated to heighten ones faith in the
honesty of mankind.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04

1t is estimated that Admiral Samp-
sons futile bombai dments cost $2, ,OOO,-
600. The next time we go to war it is
safe to say the supreme naval COM
nand will go to some man, like Dewey
or Schley, who can fight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04

Governor Pingree says the most vita!
question now before the American
people is how can those who call them
selves our best citizens be compelled
to take an active part in city affairs in
some other capacity than as mere fault
finders. We give this up.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04

Based on an estimated population
of 74,656,00o the circulation per capita
in the United States, according to the
latest treasury statement, is S2422;
and the hest thing about it is that
every dollar is as good as gold.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
LEGISLATEV E.

Senate.
Twentieth Dist.-JAMES c. VAUGHAN.
House.
First Distrct-JOEN r. FARR.
Fourth District-JOHN f. REYNOLDS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
STATE.

Goveinor-wILLIAM A. STONE.
Lieutenant Governor-J. p. S. GOBLIN
Secretary of Internal Affairs-JAMES w.
LA1TA.
Judge Of Superior Court-W. w. PoR-
TER.
Congressman at Large - SAMUEL a.
DAVENPCRT GALUSHA A. GROW.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04

In the interest in peace negotiations
during the past few days we had al
most forgotten that fleet of menacing
Russian warships headed for Manila
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04

AS 1t turns out, Poultney Bigelow's
guilt consisted chiefly in pointing out
our military unpreparedness ere the
damage was done.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
FINLEY'S
Mem s
Fur nliSfl-.
iingS . . . .

The balance of this
week will be devoted
to clearing up stocks
i'm general throughout
this department, when
everything i'm the line
of summer goods or
broken lots of any de-
scription will be closed
out regardless of cost.
Boys Shirt Waists
and Blouses, Mems
Negligee Shirts, Mems
Balbriggan I'm d e r.
wear, Neckwear, Hos
iery, ETC., etc.
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UNION,

Miss Addie Paul, who has been quite
sick with pneumonia, is slowly improving.
Rev. Mr.. Pile of Bolton supplied the
pulpit at the Congregational church last
Sabbath.
+ Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. P. j. Walker of Stat
ford Springs called on friends In town
last week.
Collector F. l.. Upham has been con-
fined to the house few days with sciatic
rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. L. Agard Of Brlm-
field, Mass, visited friends in town one
day last week.
More than sixty friends and neighbors
met and surprised Mr.. and Mrs. Chelsea
Young last Wednesday evening, the oc-
casion being the Both anniversary of their
marriage. A nice extension table and a
very pretty set of dishes were presented
them by R. B. Horton in behalf Of the
friends. A bountiful supper was served.
A pleasant evening was spent with games
and music. At late hour the visitors
left for home, leaving Mr.. and Mrs. Young
happier In the thought of being remem-
bered by there many friends, and also by
friends in their younger days.
Mashapaug.
|. In 1855 the Hamilton Wooden Company
of Southbrid9e flowed a pond In Holland
and Union higher than they had right
to-. Lyman Moore and VIM. M. Corbin
began proceedings to prevent them from
doing so. +. In 1885, by the decision Of
court; they were prevented from contin-
uing the extra flowage, and since that
timethe Holland reservoir has not been
filled within seven or eight feet. Within
a few days the above firm and other par
ties have been negotiating with Lyman
Moore for the privilege of filling said
pond, and they will probably succeed.
John W. Winch has disposed of his water
privilege to said company. -
Rock Meadow.
Mrs. George Broadway Is sick and under
the care OF DR.. Smith of Stafford Springs.
Allie Heck sawed his hand and fingers
with cross cut saw while saving logs
recently.
Miron Heck's house came very near
being destroyed by fire recently. The
family were all absent. Mr.. Heck return
ing home earlier than usual from his work
found the interior Of the house on fire, but
by hard work, with the aid Of his boys,
extinguished the flames. The fire caught
from defect In the chimney.
st. Valentines day being the ami
versary of the birth of Estern Belchers
about As friends and neighbors gave him
surprise party. 1t was complete sur
prise to him. A bountiful supper was
provided by the ladies. Mr.. Colburn,
who is 70 years old, with very appropriate
remarks, presented Mr.. Belcher with a
beautiful parlor lamp, as token OF es-
TEEN, from his friends. The people dis
persed at a late hour, having passed q
very enjoyable evening.
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ELLINGTON.

kCrySGaA Lake COEToSpOnQ0nC6sl
Meetings this week on Monday; Wednes-
day and Friday evenings. "'j 1
Miss Edith Neff Is spending the week
with friends in Rockville.
Mrs. James Pierce of wellington was
the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. Callsta Aborn,
last Thursday. ~? f.,
Mrs. Mary Taft entertained few
friends and neighbors Friday afternoon
in honor of her sixty fifth birthday.
Artemus Bennett has been granted a
pension of $12 per month, through the
agency of w. w. Andross of Rockville.
Twenty-one members were received in
to the Methodist church on probation,
last Sunday. Preaching services will be
held hereafter at 8 p. m. every Sunday.
There was a large attendance at the
social and supper held at the home of
Mrs. Jane Cross last Thursday evening.
The affair was a success financially. The
next event of this kind will be held at A.
U. Charters next week Thursday. A
cordial invitation Is extended to all.
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COVENTRY,


-,
1.-THE Register is on sale at the post once each
weekly
Rev. s. H. Barrett is to preach to the
child en- next Sunday.
Geo. N. Phillips has sold his 5x8 cam
era to Lucian e. Parker.
Percy Barrett is visiting his brother at
the Congregational parsonage.
Geo. Gardner of Hop River and Miss
Olson were married last week.
Chas. Rood and Nellie Wolfe are can
didates for membership to Wangumbaug
grange. .-...
George, only child of s. B. Topliff, Is
very low, and there is no hope of his re-
covery. ......
Rev. B. F. Raynor of Gurleyville
preached at the Methodist church Sun
day in exchange with Rev. G. 8. Purdy.
Prosecuting Agent Charles Wyllis of
Mansfield is said to be man faithful and
fearless in the discharge Of his legal du-
ties.
Herbert Il. Boyington has bought u
house-lot, 80 foot front, adjoining the
Temple of Fashion," on Union-st., Will
limantic.
/. President B. F. Rooms of Storrs gave
his lecture on Alaska at the A. o. o. w.
hall Monday evening, under the auspices
of the S. els.
/. Geo. Avery, who owns the Col. Rose
farm, South-st., is about to build dwell
ing house on the site of the one destroyed
by fire 90 years ago.