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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14
LEGISLATIN T..
Senate.

Senate.
Twentieth Dist.-JAMES c. VAUGHAN.
House.
First District-JOHN r. FARR.
Fourth District-JOHN f. REYNOLDS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14

Yellow fever among the troops at
Santiago is deplorable but it need not
excite undue alarm. With good care
and precautions, such as American sur
geons and nurses are abundantly quail
fled to provide. there is no reason why
this disease should be more serious in
its effects than many diseases which
in this country excite little alarm. The
worst danger in yellow fever is the
scare.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14

\ comparison OF tHGse HBUTth SHOWS
that the highest pay in the naval service
is less than the regular pay To officers
OF corresponding rank in the military SER
vice. The Army and Navy Journal
without rejecting en- the army, points out
that almost everything that has been ac-
tually accomplished thus far in the war
has been done by the navy. 1t thinks
such good service should be recognized
by congress by having the pay of naval
officers made equal TO that of the army
officers. This is a demand that will strike
the public as just.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14

The element which gir1led because
Miles didn't head the procession now
grumhles because he does, showing how
utterly impossible il is to please every
body
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14

Farmer" l.. r. Dunn has resigned
from control Of the New York Weather
Bureau and his resignation has been
promptly accepted. The difficulty has
all come about through a disa agreement
between Chief Moore and himself and
is crea,ing as much CONSERVATION in
certain circles in New York city as II
ForecGster Dunn's departure from the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14
From the Chicago Record.

From the Chlcago RECORD.
Under the heading Justice for the
Navy" the Army and Navy Journal OF
recent date makes comparisons of pay of
offic - in the naval and military service,
sho>..ng that the latter are better paid.
The pay of naval officers varies some
what, according to the nature of the SER
vice. The table as given by the Army and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14
Our Brothers Keepers.

We have no need to go to Santiago
or Havana to find men dying of star
walton. They are here in the midst of
us. unrelieved and unsupported, recon-
centrados of highly crystalized civil
iTation. a day or two ago man was
found insensible in the woods near this
city who, it appears. had not tasted
food for three days. A story of a
similar character comes from Wilkes
Barre, where a young man collapsed
on the streets whose enforced absti-
ncnce from food extended over four
days.
We need not start off with the as
sumption that these two men, and
hundreds like them, were "tramps,'
"wOrthlcss fellows" served them
right" would not work" and such
comfortable and reassuming reflec-
tions made upon the easy assumption
that our brother has recklessly es.
capped from our keeping. The fact is
if these men were tralnps they would
have had full and plenty. They were
not such evidently. They are types of
a. 't'i sc 'idSS VI men WIN, IdNlIS
out Of employment from one cause or
another. go aimlessly on from one stage
OF destitution to the next. Ashamed to
beg ana unable to end work they be-
come lethargic, spiritless, unambtious,
and ultimately fall by the wayside.
is there no employment, then. in this
great country for such? Yes, undoubt-
edly, there is employment for every
man who is able and willing to work.
But too often it is employment of
kind which makes the burden OF life
TO lighter to those who are not Injured
to it or capable of undertaking II, let
them try never so willingly. OF what
use is painter at the plough handle, or
a plumber in a quarry or q dry goods
clerk in the timber settlements, or a
! bookkccper in the mines, or q printer
| in the oil regions? Yet they are the
| class of men who most frequently ap~
| peal to our sympathies, and whose ap-
! palling helplessness in the maelstrom
| of the relentless competition of the
! labor market is as complete as that of
| babes In the wood.
While we are caring for soldiers
abroad and their families at home let
us not relax our efforts to alleviate
the condition of civilian unfortunates.
| True charity is all embracing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14

sampson will get $4,000 in prize
money for the work that Schley did
whereas Schley's share will be only
81 ,oOO. Still. we'd rather be Schley than
Sampson II current reports be true.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14

1t will please Spain to know that ex-
Governor Altgeld OF Illinois is also op-
posed to American retention of the
phillnpines.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14

1t would certainly be a humorous
spectacle If our transports at Santiago
should be used to carry the Spanish
army back to Spain. 1t would make
Spain more than ever the laughing
stock OF the nations. But from a hu-
manitarian standpoint it would be de-
these poor Spanish peasants down in
cold blood.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14

Asbury Park, so near the godly re-
sort of Ocean Grove, has Disseminated
against the American Volunteers and
the Salvation Army. These TWO or
ganizations have been holding street
meetings in the pretty Jersey shore
town and the Vociferation OF their
bands as the rivalry grew more bitter
and active became SO annoying to the
patrons of the resort that a decided
protest was made. The din increased
nightly to an unbearable degree and
Founder Bradley has finally decided
that the ordinance against street gath
erings will hereafter be enforced. Just
what these organizations, whose an
uounced aim is stunning. expect to do
at a quiet, respectable place whose
residents and patrons are of such
class as freQuents Asbury Park, is hard
to determine. That they have made
night hideous in their controversy
seems to be amply proved on this oc-
casion and Founder Bradley will prob
ably find strong supporters among the
summer guests who go to the shore
for a rest from the turmoil of the
city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14

Showing grace to an armed Spaniard
is very much like casting pearls before
swine, yet for our own reputation it is
well.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14

ers at Manila. They know enough not
TO fool with Dewey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14

suspended business; as the Ameri-
can Sub Marine Mine remarked to the
Spanish Torpedo Boat Destroyer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14

General Shafter is evidently a
humanitarian
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14
GOLDSNLI1H'S o. BAZAAR.
Bright,
Snappy Bargains

Suited to Summer needs. Items of coolness items of
comfort items of general weather usefulness priced
to bring quick response. When producers begin to
clean their seasons work. loss of profit saggers
them. We're always ready to buy the Breaks and
give patrons the full benefit of the saving hence the
activity which is often wondered at
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14
FIN LIE s
MUSLIN
Under
wear
Sale =. . .
Our Great July Sale
of Ladies' and Misses
Fine Muslin Under
wear opens today and
will continue for ten
days.

The style, quality of material and
workmanship of our line is too we'll
known to need any comment further
than that we are overstocked for this
time of the year and have to make
room for our Fall lines that will soon
be ready for delivery.
Every garment in stock has been re-
marked at reductions VARYING from 10
to % per cent. below regular prices for
this sale, which will positively last for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14
DEMAND THAT is JUST.

be an intelligent rule of conduct for the
United States of today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14
Ten Days Only.

In the annexed list are several num-
bers which we will discontinue and the
prices quoted barely cover the cost of
materials.
One Lot Gowns. our regular Csc quail
ity during the season.
TO CLOSE OUT AT 69c.
One Lot Gowns, nicely trimmed and
a good number for SIPS.
SALE PRICE 90c.
One Lot Gowns, extra sizes and hand
sumely trimmed, worth $3.50.
SALE PRICE s1.19.
One Lot Underskrts, plain and good
quality muslin, regular price SOC and
65c SPECIAL PRICE 39c and 49c.
One Lot Drawers, neat embroidery
trimmed. SPECIAL PRICE 25c.
One Lot Drawers. plain tucked, extra
quality, were SOC and 65c.
SPECIAL PRICE TO CLOSE 39c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14

Madrids curiosity as to our terms of
peace could doubtless be set at rest by
a direct inquiry at Washington.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-14

Our elegant line of fine
Trimmed Corset Covers,
Chemise, Umbrella Drawers,
Night Dresses and Skirts is
too numerous to mention,
but all are alike subject to
reductions for this sale only
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-08-05

Grant, Lord, that We too may escape from
the valley of the shadow, and be received into the
peace Of Thy kingdom.
Blessed be the memory of the just Amen!"
The corpse lowered into the grave the head
turned to the east, the body seated
Heavily fell the clods ofearth; slowly and silently
the funeral train left the place of the dead and each
in turn before passing the gate, pucked blade of
grass and cast it behind him with the words For
get not thou art DUST
All had left the sombre spot-al save the grave
digger and the child When the last shovelful had
been thrown the mound the boy knelt down and
tenderly laid upon it great bunch of flowers he had
gathered in the cemetery.
''Sleep well, Father Menachem," he said and then
turning sadly he left the dead and passed of the
shadows into the light-into the light where the
grain waved on it's slender stalk, and where the
broke heavily against the sands of the shore
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-08-05
Der Rtgbt Ott.

The following story is related of Laurence Levy
well known to the profession, when in it, as Shappy
Lorry-who in the year 1886 when lessee of the Vic
one OF whom failed to make appearance on the
evening of the Hebrew festival known as "The
Day of Atonement,' white Fast" ceremony
reigiously guarded by all who adhere to the Jewish
faith On treasury morning she applied for her sal
airy which was handed to her by Levy, minus her
night off.
Whats this, sir ?" she asked.
You know well as do, my dear YOU weren't
here on Tuesday evening" was the reply.
Eyes, sir, she answered, twas KolNid night
and my father wouldn't let come"
Then, my DEAR" he replied, you must go to
your father for your salary"
Some minutes after the other came in for hers
which Levy gave her, less nights absence Guess
ing the cause of the money being stopped she most
politely said
How's this, sir! You are paying me short /
did not stay away on Yom Kippur night like Miss
Solomon -
:" know it. my dear" said he. land that's hea-
ven punishment for breaking pure and holy religion
by coming to the theater to dance on such sacred
OCCASION
n B.-The salary of each lady was one shilling
and SIX pence per night.
IT is recorded of young fop who visited one of
the Rothschllds that he proud of his maa
ch1te sleevebuttons that he insisted upon exhibiting
them to his host. The latter looked at them and
said: :" Yes, it is a pretty stone have a mante
m III II Y 10
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-08-05
THE JEWISH SOUTH.

IEE JEW TX
casped upon his breast. The breathing grew more
and more oppressed and difficult
The quorum formed in semicircle about Mena-
chem, and the dying man pronounced the Schemang
prayer for the expirng) and the thirteen articles of
faith.
When he had finished they recited psalm
Suddenly the old man sat up in bed. His face was
TRANSPORTED. Raising his hands, he murmured
Praised be Cod who has given us death!"
The body fell back rigid motionless a smile upon
the lips.
quarter of an hour passed. Two of the men lift
ed the corpse and laid it the floor in the middle
OF the chamber, the arms pressed close to the
body, the closed hand formed a Hebrew sch When
they had wrapped the body in it's windng-sheet and
lighted the little lamp at it's head the window was
opened, and the soul took wings toward paradise
Profound silence reigned within doors and with
out, the evening star rose with a light from heaven
upon scene of rest and peace
The day of the burial all shops were closed and
every one in the town followed the funeral train
Upon the narrow boards, the body wrapped in
STROUD and taith (prayng shawl), the head bound
IN white, lay the patient wayfarer who had looked
so long for Deaths friendly grasp
Each in turn approached the corpse touched the
great toe, and humby asked forgiveness
The men atoned the Joschef Besesser (the chant
accompanying Jews to their final resting place.; the
weeping women were sent away that their cries
might not disturb the repoSe Of the dead then slow
~ and tenderly was the simple coffin lifted those
bearing the feet leading the way and the mourners
moved toward the dwelling of life"
At the cemetery circle was formed about the
grave, dug close beside the mound where the little
son had been buried SO many years before
Those distanty related to the deceased stepped
forward and repeated: The Lord has given the
Lord has taken away blessed be the name of the
Lord Then they tore their cloaks on the left side
Finally, the rabbi stood at the head of the grave
and sad npressvely: O God, submit unto Thy
keeping the deceased Men 'chem Ben Joseph, and we
pray tor the salvation of his soul Receive it. let It
enter into eternal reDOSe into eternal iov info atar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10

Things recently have been coming The
stars way with gratifying regularity and
with beneficial results in every case to the
PUBLIC Trading stamps have been driven
out, the conversion of Rosslyn into an i'm
pregnable jackson City has been prevented.
the universal domestic water-meter has
been beaten. decisive anti-oleomarearine
victory has been won, and telephone rates
nave been reduced. AS the consistent and
constant advocate of the interests of the
people OF the capital in every section and of
every class, The Star takes a pardonable
prioe IN the part which it has played In
these victories for the public welfare. and
1t believes that with the community and
The Star fighting with the same earnest.
ness and vigor in close cooperation eouallv
favorable results will be secured in the
campaigns now in progress for other WORTHY
local betterments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Tardy but Timely Action.

The appropriation Of fifty millions for the
rational defense is nothing more than
should bave been made long ago, in per-
laps even more generous measure This
country has for a long time been in a mos,
enc malCus position with regard to this very
Item CT self-defens. against any possible
fee 1t has adopted a middle course that
has represented an extreme OF extrava-
gance. With all that 1t has expended In the
recent past for fortifications, guns ana
ships, 1t now finds itself only halt pre-
pared Unless supplemented by other mil
Hons, those already put into the various
ferns OF defensive precautions are prac-
t'cally wasted. Battle ships have been
built FOR which no adequate docking facili-
ties have been provided. Forts have been
constructed for which no guns have been
forged Subsidies have been paid to ocean
liners for which no emergency armamen.
has bean created Vessels have been partly
finished for which no armor has been Sc
cured. Both the army and the navy lave
been granted machines OF war for which
the necessary human equipment has not
sxespt In Q single case, and that under the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
sIow-DuiIdinr Con.,r,.,,.,

The citizens of San Francisco and those
OF Washington are in a position to SYM
pethize heartily with one another, for they
have common ground of grievance against
the siowness of public construction meth
DDS. The Washington case is too well
known to require TO be stated The San
Francisco case Is a fair prototype, though
the record is not even SO nearly completed
as in the Washington instance. The build
ing on The other edge Of the continent is
intended for the occupancy of the courts
of justice and other miscellaneous bureaus
connected with the police administration
Of the city. 1t was begun. as such things
go, about three years ago. 1t was to have
been finished six months ago. It Ia not yet
quarter finished and at the rnto thus
established 1t Will occupy twelve years or
more In construction. The record - one
of broken delayed and extended contracts.
lacking materials. misunderstanding and
other elements so common to the process
Of constructing public buildings BY the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Too Long Delay.
From the Chicago Tribune.


Unspeakable atrocities have been prac-
ticed u:,on women and children almost
within sight of our shores and our govern
ment has not stopped them. Non-comba:-
ants by the thousand have been starved
as war measure in neighboring island
and our people out of their abundance have
not been permitted to give relief. Great
Britain has much to answer for in the
Armenian massacres. but the moral re-
sponsibility of the United States In the
case of Cuba is far greater. The United
States Is nearer to the scene of action tn IN
England is. 1t has the power single
handed to do in Cuba what Great Britain
alone might not be able to do in Armenia.
Why has it extended no helping hand
Before de LONE w1ote his letter revealing
the duplicity Of Spain. and before the
Maine was blown up and 25O Ameri can
sesmep were buried in a hostile harbor
there vas ample cause for intervention in
Cuba. Even then we were drifting toward
war. If war was necessary to assert our
influence and maintain our authority on
the American continent. The incentives to
interfer ence are not less, but far greater
under the stress of recent events We
have been derelict IN our duty in not inter-
fering sooner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
The Spirit Of the Union.

In considering the matter of our reunite ed
country and the spirit that animates the
American people today with respect to
threatened trouble with foreign power
II Is we'll to note one feature in particular
which has contributed no little toward
bringing about the happy condition of af-
fairs
AT the close of the war there were many
men in the south who turned their faces
toward new fields of enterprise Some of
them went north, while others went west
Though broken in fortune they were full
OF spirit and capacity. and we'll calculated
to take leading part wherever they might
locate They thrived in their new homes.
huence where they reside. They still love
the south. but they also love the section
where tEeir fortunes are cast This makes
them men of truly national sympathy and
understanding. Their children though
born and educated elsewhere, have inherit
ed an attachment for the SOUTH where
many of their kindred still live
On the other hand. northern men. and
some Oh them fresh from the Union army
turned their faces toward the south. They
had means and b thorough business train
Ing. and the south, with her waste places
to be built uD. invited them Those who
went with such good purpose were weIcom-
ed. and have thrived. They have become
IN their sympathies and interests and asso-
Citations. southern men, They are among
the most valuable of the citizens of the
south today. But they love the north no
less than when they fought for the preser-
Walton of the Union. Their attachment for
their old homes is unimpaired
Largely in this way the sections have
come to better understanding of one an
other. and a national spirit has come to
NIL the bosoms of the people. Probably
never since the Union was formed have its
priceless blessings and Importance been SO
thoroughly appreciated by those sharing
them as they are today. If war with any
1oieiSn power were to come tomorrow
thousands of southern-b born men would be
Found eniisting in northern regiments and
thousands of northern-born men enlistinc
in southern regiments. The section would
be nothing. but the Union everything and
the one flag would be served with enthu-
siasm by all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Distress I'm Cuba.

And now come Senator Proctor and
Colonel NJ M. Parker, who testify to the
truth OF the reports picturing extreme
distress among the people of Cuba. They
are men of conservatism and good judg-
ment. They are not detailing nearsay, but
are speaking from their own personal OBJ
servation. They are fresh from the scene
While pursuing their inquiry they enjoyed
facilities for making it as thorough as their
time allowed. They travelled with Miss
Clara Barton and saw the practical work.
inSs of the relief measures and the gaunt
benefic:aries of the American bounty The
whole pitiful story was unfolded to them
in a way the most realistic and convincing
And yet, mountain high as this kind of
testimony Low is, and from sources which
forbid a question as to its truth, it was
only recently that Spain was asserting
with almost violence that she was being
lied about on the subject. Such horrors
as were described could not she declared
possibly exist. She seized the figures given
and worked simple sum in arithmetic
with them and proved to her own satisfac-
ton that no policy could have so decima ted
the native population of the island. She
was willing to admit that some distress
among the pacificos had been inflicted. OF
course. 1t was unavoidable. War Is
he'll And SO forth. and SO on But that
many thousands of people had been starry
ed to death and many other thousands
were in the shadow of death as the result
CT her policy, Spain resented with energy
and through the medium of thousands of
pompous adjectives.
AS always, the truth. in the end, has
prevailed. SPANS efforts to hide it have
failed utterly. Her vociferations of virtue
arouse now only contempt and her cham
pions are completely discredited She
stands convicted of having deliberately at
tempted to extermnate the Cuban popu-
lation by starvation, and of having worked
the most frightful horrors in the line of
that policy. In fact, SO clear is the case.
and so abundant and unimpeachable are
the 1acts that make it up, that when the
oniciai reports are sent to Congress we
snail be fortunate if we escape censure
for not having interviewed long ago in the
interests Of humanity.