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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02
THE COUNTRY.
From the Sun.

FROM the sun,
The impatience at the continuation of
Spanish rule in Cuba is forccfuly OK
pressed by n passionate Cuban sympa-
thiZcr in the opinion that "the devil has
got hold of the country" ON the con-
trary, never was the dcvlrs grip further
from the country; never was the coun-
try more satisfactory and inspiring to
its friends and more impressive to its
rivals. II has for its president a states
man whose personal bravery and warmth
of human emotions no one would think
OF questioning, but whose calm determin-
alton TO exhaust every possibility of peace
with honor deserves from his country
the highest respect. 1t has n national
legislature patiently and loyalty needing
the advice of the executive, although
burning hot with the sentiment that be-
comes a country like ours when in sight
of a neighborinE people struggling for
liberty. II has an army and n navy alive
with the national spirit. and ready for
the performance of any duty that may
be prescribed for them. And ii has a
people, spreading over forty-fivc states,
whom the fearful trial of the Maine dis
aster has shaken neither in dignity nor
in understanding, and who in their sor-
row over the loss of the Maine and in
their longing TO see the United states
play its part in succoring maltreated
American state, are more truly united
and more intensely fired with a common
patriotism than at any time since the
making of the constitution. Misgivings
do not fit the time at all. Never since
the beginning of their independence have
Americans had occasion to be more proud
and more hopeful Of their country.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02
Spans Reply and Americas Duty.

The significant feature In the Span
ish response to the demand Of this
government for n prompt cessation of
hOstilitics preliminary to the reCogni-
ton Of Cuban Independence is con-
tanned in the clause which refers the
matter - the insular legislature, but
Stipulates tina. it must be understood
thar the central government reserves
ali it's present rights. The msular leg
ielature thus referred to is the legisla-
ture elected in cuba a few days ago.
under the autonomy rcgimc--an cleo
tion participated in by the merest frac-
tion of the islands population and hay
ing no representative character what
ever. This Legislature will not assem-
Bile until May 4, and inasmuch as it
ban independence without Spain's pre-
vious consent the reply takes on the
character Of an apparent subterfuge.
lnasmuCh as it was understood at
Madrid before this reply was furmulat-
ed that the American demand for Gu
han independence was in effect an ulti-
matum, the inference seems warranted
that we are expected by Spain to do
our worst. That congress on Monday
will accept the invitation car hardly
ne doubted in view Of the difficulty it
has had to restrain itself from making
a declaration of war before the Span
ish answer was received. Its action
need not go so far as a declaration Of
war; simply recognition Of Cuban in
dependence would suffice to lead to the
speedy ousting of Spain from Cuba.
But in the present temper declara-
ton of war is to be expected unless
the president in his message shall coun-
sci against it, giving satisfactory rea-
sons.
In the meantime, the departure from
Havana of the two Spanish cruisers,
the Vizcaya and the Oquend0, leaves
General Lee exposed 10 the sudden fury
Of the mob; and each hour brings near
er the Spanish torpedo tiotila, now
arrived at Porto Rico. These are
problems which alert statemanship
should meet without delay. Under the
practice Of nations and especially i'm
view of the supreme duty of national
self protection, this government would
he justified in sending a squadron tO
keep guard over the torpedo boats and
warn them to advance further into
North American waters at their peril
As an act Of fairness to Consul Gener-
al Lee he should either be recalled OF
else provided with the chance of safe
asylum in an emergency. IF these
things have not already been arranged
for they should be without one minute
of unnecessary delay.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt is cred
tied in an interview with severely but
justly rappng congress over the
knuckles for its refusal in years past
to build a navy commensurate with the
nations needs. Now, he points out,
when we want a navy badly we haven't
got it and cannot get it in time for the
necessities Of the hour. Perhaps this
isn't the most judicious time in the
world for an assistant secretary OF the
navy to be engaged in tossing bricks
at the legislative branch, but the pro-
vocation almost justifies il.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

basis and in this opinion we are re-
inforced by some of the best constitu-
tional authorities in Louisiana, men
who share the southern prejudice
against the negro but want a plan of
disfranchisement not so easily riddled
by the courts.
Put the surest way to discourage
these Southern attempts to suppress
the negro is to base their representa-
tion in congress on the vote actually
cast and counted. That would soon
bring the recrudescent Ku klux scnti-
mont to time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02
The Correct View.

No paper in the United States during
the present Cuban struggle for liberty
has been more devoted to the cause Of
Cuban liberation than the Washington
Star. In wholly honorable sense it
has been virtually an organ Of Senor
Quesada. the Cuban charge d'affairs,
contrasting COnSpiCuOuSly in this re-
spect with the Washington Post which
Il short time ago, under peculiar cir
CumstanCes. sent a man to Havana
to write up autonomy and to write
down the insurrecton, which he did
with great gusto. Yet the Star does
not approve of the attempt OF the
Democratic leader in congress, Mr..
Bailey, to inject partisan trickery and
contention into situation so serious
as that at present confronting the
country, even though this attempt Is
ostensibly put forth in Cuba's behalf.
1t says:
THE view taken of the Cuban ques-
ton at the time the credit Of fifty
million dollars was placed to the ac-
count Of the national defense is still
tirely national in scope. There is no
domestic politics possible in it for any
man or any party. We are all hitched
up together and if anything is to be
accomplished of lasting good we must
all pull together Spasmodic plungings
in the traces can only serve to tangle
the team up and retard progress The
leather is stout, the equipment gener-
ally first-class, the drivers hand is
firm and his eye clear, and we shall
get there, without a doubt. i'm good
season and in good shape with con-
tinuation of steady behavior. Steady.
then, is the word, and it should be
| needed.
There is not man i'm authority in
| the United States who does not earn
| Cstly desire peace for Cuba. If some
are more restive than others it is large
| ~ a matter of temperament. But those
| who are patient and composed should
| not he misunderstood or misjudged.
| Excitement is not in itself virtue.
| The greatest and best results proceed
from a careful balancing Of all con-
| dtons. If the president has appeared
| to lie a little slow it must be Consid-
| cred that he has had to deal with a
| government three thousand miles away
and i'm desperate straits. He has not
been drifting, as the record will show
but moving, if with caution and delib.
| Grafton, steadily forward. Peace for
| Cuba, upon the basis of independence
without war if hOnOrably possible, has
been his aim as it has been the gen.
eral desire. The president is to bt
! judged by the record-nOt by a frag
ment of it, taken out Of the contex
and twisted for the purpose of making
given point. but by the whole record
and that is not yet complete. If war Il
to come he is to be our leader. and W,
cannot advance our cause by beratinl
him or embarrassing him with a dis
play of suspicious and divisions"
Straight, plain, commOn-sense tall
like this may not satisfy the frothinl
organs Of anarchy like the Scranton
Times but it expresses the opinion o
the intelligent and conservative masse
the men who think.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02
Steadied by Power.

Reviewing the presidents judicious
and well-poised course throughout this
Cuban situation the London Spectator
observes: Like all men of Anglo
Saxon race and tradition, he is steadied
by power" Apropos Of which the
Washington Star says:
THE sense of direct personal respon-
sibility that accompanies a high office
is calculated to give a man new
capacity, that of seeing in the light of
every bearing those matters that tend
toward possible disturbances OF public
and private relations. The accounta-
bility of executive Office leads the in
Cumhent, 1t would seem. to guard
against unjust haste and improvdent
bravado. Some other races do not
possess this valuable quality. Those of
the tropical climes are apt to develop
i'm the direction of recklessness and
tyranny when they are given power to
act independently. The history of civil
ization shows this. The American
presidents have given many modern
instances Of the tendency toward con-
''l 'n'lSLll tHdI "bilISS ilplh an llIIci'
ligent realization of the true value of
great power and the dangers that so
readily result from it's abuse"
In the long run this cool. deliberative
and unimpassioned treatment of great
public questions wins the confidence
and approval Of the people and shames
those who. in excitement, mistake it
for indecision. We are going to see a
significant Illustration Of this in the
case of William Mckinley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02
CHOOSING THE LEGISLATORS
From the Philadelphia Press.

ErOm the ThiIadcIphla PreSS,
In putting aside the discreditcd mam-
bers but little will he gained if their
places are to bA taken in the next legs-
laturc by others who, though now with
out a record. will prove as pliable and
obedient, \ man is not qualified for
election to the Legislature merely be-
cause he mas no record to he assailed.
The man who has made something of a
record among his nciGhbdrs for charac-
ter and capacity is much to be preferred
as one not likely to Weld to the multi
farious temptations that beset n member
at Harrisburg during a legislative ses.
Sio
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02
mishing around to find a recruiting

Reports from siXty-seven railroads
show an increase in gross receipts for
the first week Of March Of 1871 per cent.
over the corresponding week of last
year. The Improvement 80 far as re-
ported during the second week in
March is still better. Twenty-seven
roads report an increase of 21.7 per
cent. over the corresponding week of
1897. Calamity howlers and war-scared
spectators will please take notice.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

The president has wisely declined TO
take any responsible part in the deter
minatlon of the amount or terms of
the indemnity offered by the Cuban
patriots as a quit-claim payment TO
Spain. Very obviously this is none of
or affair
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

nerable IL is the consensus OF expert
opinion that the American sailors are to-
day the equal of any to he found in the
navies of the world. In craftsmanship
the American navy is uneXcelled, and the
standard of intelligence is only equaled
by that of the British.
O.
The result of conflict between the
United states and Spain must be inov-
itably victory for the former. All else
being equal, the superiority Of American
men would insure n speedy triumph, but
there are many other inequalities, and
they are all in favor of the United States
and against Spain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

General Lee. Captain Sigsbee and
William Mckinley form three admir-
able examples of how in the public
service Of this free country the emer-
gency always finds the man.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

A canvass of the house shows 1917 Re-
publican members who will insist upon
the complete and unconditional indie
pendence of Cuba. So much for Leader
Bailey's party issue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

The Petition of the Cuban autono-
mist office holders Of Havana to Nc
Kinley not to do anything which would
endanger their salaries win doubtless
not cut a great swath in Washington.
But how contemplate it makes these
renegade Cubans appear!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

The Universal Peace union is still
circulating its petitions praying the
government to give up everything
rather than go to war; but after the
first shot is fired these well-meaning
but misguided citizens wiz be skir-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

Spain's sending of her torpedo boats
across the Atlantic simply means that
she will have to stand the expense Of
the return trip.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

General Lee can crack a joke but
he can also crack a skull. 1t would
be well for Havana fire-eaters to keep
both facts in mind.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

A thrashing is what Spain has in
Vited and it is becoming pretty plain
that her invitation will he accepted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02
THE YANKEE WOULD WIN.

From the Chicago Timcs-IIerald.
Captain Mahan, the foremost American
writer on naval affairs, in comparing the
lighting strength of the United States
with that of Spain declares that the re.
suit OF "A naval battle does not depend
primarily upon ships, guns and armor
plate but upon men. While the Span
iards Individually are physically cour-
ageuus, they have little coherent fighting
strength. and by individual comparison
they fan far below tho Americans in ev-
erything but personal daring. They are
inferior in physique, they lack power or
endurance. they re bad marksmen both
in the army and navy, and they are little
acquainted with moral courage.
O.
The triun phs OF Spain in war are not
creditable TO a people who boast of being
a nation of fighters. Most of her victo-
ries have been won from poorly armed
and unskilled foes, as was the case in
all her conquests of the Indians on the
American continent. Trcachery and as
sassination we're her favorite methods OF
warfare against these pcaceaby disposed
people. Since the days of Philip Ill Spain
has steadily declined in power ana has
suffered defeat on every hand. England
and France despoiled her of territory
and her colonies won back by the sword
the independence they had lost through
placing their trust i'm her unworthy hands
Wherever and whenever Spain has met a
foe upon equal ground she has been van
qushed,
In splendid contrast 10 this have beer
the achievements Of the American arms
in the few wars in which the country has
been embrOied, With America II has
been a contest against a superior force
and against a people of proved hghtinf
qualities, Both on sea and land Tho
American forces always Inspired by th'
| Justice OF their cause, have been inY1i
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

The great trouble with the Spanish
people is that they have no sense or
humor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

1t is real mean in old Spain to ster
i'm and steal Warrior Wanamaker
thunder.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

The etngy burning stage of the game
could well be dispensed with.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

Fair play for so>ne Of oar much-do-
rided fore Gnare.' They viii make
good soldiers
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-02

a good offset 70 that torpedo hotilla
would be to send General Gomez
present Of S5,OOO,OOO worth of ammuni-
ton,
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PAGES.

Spain will yet rue it lha; she did
not recognize that our uumatum
meant business.
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New York OfIice: $50 Nassau 81,
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Sole Agent for Foreign Advertising.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-31
TNFORMATION TO VOTERS.

The following instructions are
given for the information and guild
ance of voters: A voter, upon enter
ing the polling place, and giving his
name and residence, will receive a
ballot from the ballot clerk, which
must have Endorsed thereon the
names or initials Of both ballot
clerks. and no other can be used.
Upon receiving his ballot, the voter
must retire, alone, to booth or
compartment and prepare the same
for voting. A ballot clerk may IN
form the voter as to the proper man
ner Of marking ballot, but he must
not advise or indicate in any man
ner whom to vote for The voter
should make a cross mark, \,
after the name OF each
candidate he desires to vote for.
If he W shes to vote for person for
a certain office, whose name is not
on the ballot, he must write the
name in the blank space under the
printed name of the candidate for
the office. The ballot should not be
marked IN any other manner. Ii
the ballot be spoiled, it must be re-
turned to the ballot clerk, who must
issue another in its stead, but not
more than three in all to any one
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-31
MARTEl-I.

Miss IIilda Sorenson has gone back
to River Falls to work in the Millin-
cry Emporium.
Julia Sathcr came home from Min
ueapolis Tuesday. She intends to
open a dress-making shop here in
town.
Martin ROgn arrived home last
week from LeadYille, Colorado, where
he has been for the last four years.
Al. Winger Of Minneapolis is visit
ing friends and relatives here this
week.
Albert A. Bakke and Gina VAIL
berg were married on the 23d inst. at
the home Of the groom's parents,
where a host Of friends celebrated the
wedding.
The town caucus last Tuesday after
noon was well attended. The follow
ing officers were nominated: Super
yisors, VIM. 4 Kay, (chairman), VIM.
II. Guiser, II. A. Larson: Clerk, 0. j.
HOhle: Treasurer, II. l.. Hagestad:
A sSesSor. NJ. Innings; Justices, 0. }.
H0hle, VIM H. Guiser: Constables,
Charles Anderson, Rufus Mcintyre,
Frank Eollansbce.
Geo. Williams and O. X. Hawley
were down from Baldwin last Friday,
You never look dressy if you have
DandruT all over your collar, Use
DR.. PhUniX's "Dandrutline".
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-31

voter. Five minutes time Is al
lowed in booth to mark ballot. IN
official ballots or memorandum to
assist the voter in marking his bal
lot, can be taken into the booth, and
may be used to copy from. The
ballot must not be shown SO that
any person can see how it has been
marked by the voter. After it is
marked, it should be folded so that
the inside cannot be seen, but SO
that the printed endorsements and
signatures of the ballot clerks on
outside may be seen. Then the
voter should pass out Of the booth,
give his name to the inspector in
charge of the ballot box, hand him
his ballot to be placed in the box,
and pass out Of the voting place. A
voter who declares to the presiding
officer that he is unable to read, or
that by reason Of physical disability
he is unable to mark his ballot, can
have assistance Of one or two cleo
ton officers in marking the same, to
be chosen by the voter. The pre-
siding officer may administer an
oath. in his discretion, as to such
persons disability. The party des-
ignations and candidates for the
various offices are as follows
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-31
SOUTH FORK.

Miss Emma Olson closed a success
full term Of school here Wednesday.
She returned TO her home in Viking
Monday.
Mrs. II. Olson Of Viking visited here
Sunday.
c. +. Hanson made a trip to Gill
man Wednesday.
The snow hindered seeding for a
while.
G. L. Lunger's youngest child was
taken very i'll last Sunday night but
She is now on the gain.
Miss Hattie Fisher is the proud re-
cipient of a fine gold watch as birth
day present from her parents
The y. p. S. meets at w. II.
Loyell's Sunday, April ,. Remember
the roll call. w. II. Lowell, leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-31

IRA. E. GENDRON Office and residence
IL first door north Of Gladstone Hotel, River
Falls, Wis ONCE hours: 10 to ~ a, ~, and 2 to
and to SPIN
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-31
DOWNING.

There was no church Sunday eve
ming owing to the inclemency of the
weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. t. Stoddard gave a
party at their home Friday evening,
the occasion being Grandpa StOddard's
10th birthday
Mrs. j Il. Gruber is,on the sick list.
The Library Association meets at
E. W. Green's Thursday night to
elect officers and make arrangements
for reading room.
Teachers examination will be held
at Barker Thursday and Friday of
this week.
Norman BiXby of Rice Lake is Wis
ting friends and relatives here.
Nearly everybody here seems to be
afflicted with cold.
Miss Matte Blair Of Townsville is
spending a week at Geo. Sprague's.
The G.. A. r. has secured the seryi-
ces Of Col. Gray Of Madison to speak
here Decoration Day.
Some Of our young people went to
Barker Saturday evening to witness
the play entitled "Charley's Aunt"
Mrs. Frank Meyer and daughter left
for Oregon Tuesday.
Mrs. Matt. OIin and daughter
Grace were called to Koomer, Wis,
Saturday, by the serious illness of Mr..
Olin.
Mrs. f. A. Harrington of New
Richmond IS visiting at p. Ii. Ly-
man S.
Try kent's Axle Grease and Harness
LAno.---i,-.r L-lln ~ nnl tn ri 1 L.
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NJ. " HIIF,
Attorney for MORTGAGE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-31

iowa
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ROBERTS.

Mrs. Jean Rushenburg has gone tC
Durand to attend her father-in-law
Mr.; John Rushenburg, isn't expected
to live.
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs
Joe Bells last Friday.
Miss Edith Goddard who has been
visiting her grandpa, Mr.. w. NJ.
Hawkins, left for her home in st. Paul
Monday.
The Home Study Circle met with
Mrs. Jas. Vincent Friday evening.
Mr.. Niles Feakins moved to Mrs.
W. l.. Ciapp's farm Tuesday.
Matt Simons, the butcher, bought
another carload Of stock at the Mime
apolis stock yards last Thursday.
The c., st. p, NJ. & O. r. r. Co.
will start work at Chapman April lst.
1 eat, drink and sleep well as ever
l could" "Wel" says the doctor,
putting on his hat, Rocky Mountain
Tea did that" G. r. Taggart.
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(First publication March p, 1881
SUMMONS.

GTATE OF WISCONSIN, Circuit Court,
- Pierce County
James Sanders, Plaintiff.
VS..
Killer Sanders, Defendant
The State of Wisconsin, to the said defend
ants and each OF them:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons,
exclusive of the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid;
and in case of your failure so to do, Judgment
will be rendered against you according to the
demand of the complaint of which a cOpy is
herewith served upon you
NJ. WHITE,
z. 0. address, PLAINTIFFS ATTORNEY.
River Falls, Pierce Co., Wis, O-W6
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-31

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