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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-13

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-13

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-13

The Wilkes-Barre Record can be had
in Scranton at the news stands of Reis-
man Bros, 4Oi Spruce and SOB Linden
streets; Mac, Lackswanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-13

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blood. as it leads to serious diseases
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-13

Probably the most elaborate social
event which has ever taken place in
Hebrew circles i'm this city was that of
last evening, when Miss Martha, the
eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bern
ard Moses, of Mulberry street, was
married to Samuel Woolner, ir, OF
Peoria, Ill. The ceremony was per-
formed at the Linden street temple and
the edifice was crowded with guests.
The bride, who is a blonde of the
purest type and distinguished for her
beauty, entered with her father. She
was clad in white satin, made with a
train, the bodice embroidered with
pearls and the decollete COrsage
trimmed with point lace.
She wore a veil and orange blossoms
and carried a shower bouquet of orchids
and lilies of the valley Her jewels
were a diamond tiara, the gift of the
groOm's mother, and pearl necklace
with diamond fleur de lis clasps, the
gift of the groom.
The maid of honor was Miss Esther
Moses, sister of the bride, who was at
tired in white net over white taffeta.
She carried pink roses. There were no
bridesmaids. The best man was Adolph
Woolner. a cousin of the groom, of
Peoria, III. The ushers We're Leon
Bael. Sol Strauss and Henry Il. Singer,
Of New York; Isaac Singer. of Carbon
dale; William Moses. Henry Moses,
Isadore Krotoskv. of Scranton, and
Alfred Woolncr. Of New York, brother
of the groom. The bridal party stood
beneath a canopy and "A bell of flowers.
OFFICIATING CLERGYMFN
The impressive ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. DR.. Chapman. of the
temple, assisted by Rev. DIR. Calish, of
Richmond Va. The wedding music was
rendered by Miss Florence Richmond
At the conclusion of the ceremony the
bridal party proceeded to the Excelsior
club. where supper was served to the
immediate members of the families
The rooms were lavishly decorated by
Clark in autumnal fashion with chrys-
anthemums and brilliant foliage. The
dinner table, set in W-shape was
adorned in pink chrysanthemums and
American beauty roses.
The gifts comprise many beautiful
| and costly articles. among which are
several cases of silver and an ice cream
/ service of plates. salvcrs and spoons.
! young lady. who leavcs many friend:
| to go to her new home. Mr.. Woolnel
| is a young man Of vast wealth, whC
! is president of the board of trade, o.
! Peoria, ILL.,, and is engaged in many
| business enterprises.
From . o'clock on a reception wa!
| held at the club by the brides parents
| which was attended by several hun
| drcd guests. Bauer's full orchestra fur
/ nishcd music; Hanley catered.
! The reception party consisted of Mr.
! and Mrs. Moses, Mrs. Cornelia Wool
ner, of Peoria; Mr.. and Mrs. Woolner
Miss Moses, Miss Frances Moses, tn
groomsman and ushcrs. They stooc
| beneath a floral canopy.
Many magnificent toilets We're noted
| Mrs. WOOlner wore a black satin AM
| Duchess lace; Mrs. Moses wore blacl
brocaded satin and spanGled net; Mis-
| Frances Moses wore mousseline d
sole, over white satin. Mrs. T.. r. Gold
berg, of New York, was attired in blacl
lace. over white silk; Miss Marth
Singer. Carbondale. turquoise blu
poult de Sole; Miss Celia Moses, pin
silk; Mrs. S. Singer, black grenadine
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-10-20

the Republicans In tho last campaign
was legislation that would remedy tho
evils OF our currency system +. They
would enact measures to make our cur
rency mone elastic and better suited TO
the changing conditions or our com
mercial needs. This Is one OF their
numerous unified pledges. They
wrangled over the matter In Congress.
but could not agree among themselves
and made no substantial move TO secure
legislation ON the subject
RESULTS or THE WAR.
There is discomfort among tho pcople
with the present condition OF affairs.
The criticism OF tho management of
the War Department had become SO
general that tho President. TO avoid
further scandal and 90 duiet this unrest
as much as possible. has appointed a
commission to investigate the whole
subject. The country IS apprehensive
lest the Administration commit Il 10
a dangerous foreign policy. In the
prosecution OF the war personal and
political favorites have been put for
ward. while such men as Bryan and
Lee have been kept in the background.
Al the recent elections d%isapproval of
these things has been made manifest.
In Maine, Vermont and Arkansas. the
Republicans lost heavily. while he
Democratic vote about held it's own.
Tho leader OF tho Republicans In the
House or Representatives. Speaker
Reed. a man OF marked ability and
much experience, had only about half
his usual majority. II being some 1000
less h at the previous election.
while Mckinley carried the territory
covered by the Greater New York, a
democratic Mayor was elected last fall
by a majority OF $4,000. The Republi-
cans appear to be apathetic and giving
only lukewarm support to the present
order of things. while the Democrats
are active and taking an earnest in
terest In all that affects the welfare OF
the country.
it has been extremely fortunate for
the Republicans as we'll as for the
country that In the first year OF the
present Administration the wheat and
corn crop has been exceptionally large.
In 1897 the wheat raised in this country
approximatod 600, 600, GOO bushels. about
one-third OF which was exported. Ow-
ing to short crops abroad, prices were
good and the money value OF the en-
tire wheat crop was about $500, 900, 600.
Even this abundant harvest, Il Is
thought, Will be exceeded this year, as
II Is estimated the product for 1898 will
reach 700. 600, 900 bushels.
The following shows the extent OF
our foreign trade In agricultural pro-
ducts compared with our entire ex-
ports:
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IL will be observed that the
trade In grain and other products
of the farms is twice as much as all
other articles combined, and that for
the first seven months Of this year Il
is considerably larger than for the cor
responding period Of 1897.
The Republicans are claiming credit
FOR any favorable conditions hat may
exist, but / hardly think they are re-
sponsible for this increase IN Natures
productiyeness, and yet the fact should
not be forgotten that this circumstance
has been OF great benefit to them.
With the farmers fairly prosperous.
the country Is better able to bear the
depression In its commercial and man
ufaeturing industries, and there is less
agitation and political unrest than
would otherwise be the case.
WEST VIRGINIA.
In regard to State issues, I have no
disposition to go into details. There
are other speakers, some Of them on
the State ticket, who will analyze these
matters, but there are a few subjects
so prominent that / desire briefly 10
refer TO them.
From the organization OF the State
until 1870. the Republicans were IN o n
troll. During that time a State debt
was created, due principally 10 tho
Civil War. In 1870 the Democrats we're
successful, and remained in power more
INA twenty-five years. They paid on
the debt. and the State Increased large
~ IN wealth and population. in the
last ten years OF that period it's deyel.
opment was especially rapid and at
tracted much attention among the "A D
italists OF the East. when the present
Republican Governor and other officials
entered upon their duties the State was
Without debt, and the Treasury and
choOl Funds were in good condition
These were the legacies from the DEM
ocTatic administration which preceded
them. The way State affairs are now
being conducted, can anyone forefell
what will be the condition Of the Treas
ury and the School Funds at the elose
Of the present Republican a%dminlstra-
tion2
Al tho last sessi-n OF the Legislature
solely for political advantage. the Re
pubiicans undertook TO change tho ron
resentatiOn from Jefferson. Berkelev
and Morgan counties. so as TO efyo
Morgan a member Of the House on Del
egates. thus adding to the Republican
membership Of tbat body. This was
done contrary TO law and the establish
"a plan OF representation in the state
IL was an attempt az an arbitrary ex-
ercise Of legislative power. and has
since been declared unconstitutional by
the Court OF Appeals Of the state.
ln the Senatorial district Of Jefferson
Berkeley and Morgan. the Republicans
unseatcd Shafer. q Democrat who had
q clear and clean majority OF abonf
sixty votes and gave his place 10 Getz-
e%ndanncr. a Republican. The district
had always been Democratic. The re-
publicans had made repeated and una
vaiiing efforts OF the polls 20 ecu II.
and finally resorted To- the extremity
OF might over right to Obtain M n
principle that Will not be tolerated BY
the people Of the state. Political par-
ties have often found excuses TO remove
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-10-20
CARRYING TRADE OF THE UNITED
STATES-IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.


MOI Only mas thlS trade fdlien from
&C per cent TO II per cent, but the
value OF American goods carried in
American vessels has declined from
over $500, 900 900 in 1860 TO less than
$500. 000,00 In 1897. The carrying
trade OF the United States was built
up under Democratic policies and at
tained its greatest prosperity under
Democratic rule. II was In a most
gratifying condition when the govern
ment passed into the hands OF the
Republicans in 1861. The war affected
- 10 some extent, but in 1870 Il COM
prised IS per cent. Of the foreign trade.
II has been falling OH ever since. until
now II Is comparatively Insignificant.
RAILROADS.
IN 1850 there were nine thousand
miles Of railroads in the United States.
The per cent. Of increase IN railroad
building in the next ten years. during
Democratic administration OF the gov
eminent. was much greater than ln
any decade since. The following table
shows tho total number Of miles OF
railroad In the United states at the
close Of each decade since 1850, and at
the close OF 1897:
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TO 100000 the cost would be about 50.
and II put upon the footing OF Euro
poem armies tho cost would be several
times this amount. In addition to the
increased taxation necessary Ia main
tain the army. Il would draw heavily
upon tho vitality OF the country. Il
would take from all localities many OF
the active young men who give strength
and yigor Co their communities.
TANES.
Our taxes nov are higher than ever
before. Besides the law known during
It's passage as tho Dtngley bin, which
materially raised the rates of duty on
importations. we have the present in
ternal revenue war taxes. The neceS.
saries OF life. which arc almost all tho
laboring man has. are heavily taxed
Sugar pays two and tea ten cents a
pound, there are additional taxes upon
everything he wears. and moro arti-
cles are now subject to taxation than
ever before. Notwithstanding the In
creased tariff, new bonds were issued
and sold 20 pay the war expenses. For
the months of July, August and Sep
TENDER just passed. the receipts OF the
government from all sources we're on
an average a million and a third a day,
while the expenditures were two mil
lions,a day. During the three months
named the disbursements have exceed
cd the receipts by sixty millions of dol.
lars. The ordinary expenses OF the
government under Republican rule
have increased until they have nearly
reached the enormous sum OF half q
billion dollars annually.
OrIfporr nr,sDtv TgxnnO1t-
Ordinary ENpcndi- Per turcs Per
Year. Rcceipts. lures. Capita. Capita.
1850 56.O54.599 s 6a 900. SIS 81 20 81 OF
1897 4So,SS7,i6S 4iS. 4S9. Gee 81 10
II will be seen that the receipts and
expenditures OF the government per
capita are three times as much as they
were in 1860. The figures given are for
1897. The Spanish-American war will
OF course make the figures for this year
much larger yet.
UNDER DEMOCRATIC RULE.
1t is the fashion of the Republicans.
both on the stump and In their party
organs, 20 speak OF the Democrats rs
Bourbons, TO picture them as being
non-progressive. 10 chage them with
being obstructionists, etc. They forget
that the period of most rapid growth
in industrial affairs the country has
ever had, as shown by the census re-
turns. was the decade from 1850 TO 1860,
when the government was nnder the
control of the Democratic party. The
wealth OF the country more than doub-
led in value and the rate OF progress
was greater than during any similar
period since.
wlrATrn nm 1trr rrNrruurn GER mrs
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-10-20
EX-SENATOR
HENRY G. DAVIS.
Address Before a Large Audience at
Piedmont Tuesday, Oct. 18th.

Splendid Exposition of Democratic Principles and
Doctrines, by One of West Virginia Ablest Bust
ness M%en--Financal and Commercial Economy
Viewed by a Man of Large Affairs--The Respon-
slblltles for the Nations Ills--Falure of Prosperity
to Appear-The Dangers and Responsibilities of
the Republican Imperial Policy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-10-20
MANUFACTURFS
CARRYING TRADE.

The carrying trade OF the United
States prior to 1860 was one OF the lar
gest factors of its commercial life. The
merchant marine was the pride OF our
citizens. It's flag was known in every
port, and It's ships dotted every ocean.
We carried two-thirds OF all the trade
to and from this country. That trade
has expanded and grown to large pro-
portions, but American shipping has
been steadily declining, until now only
II per cent. OF our foreign
trade is carried IN our own vessels.
as will appear from the following
table, taken from the reports OF the
Treasury Department:
CARRYING TRADE OF THE UNITED
STATES-IMPOITS AND EXPORTS.
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~
DISTRICT. WEST VIRGINIA.
y. ". SHOWALTER, secretary.
G. Il. TETEH, Chairman. Fairmont.
Phiiippi.
PHILlPPI. w. va, oct. "a. 1saS.
Dear SifslThis committee S. in "a very
embarrassing condition on account OF the
necessary FUNDS TO run tho legitimate ex-
pentes Of the campaign this year.
Up 70 the present time we have hardly
secured enough financial assistance 70
meet the Office expenses, printing ana
postage DIS. You are aware that Ia this
district, consisting as II does of - coun-
tless that the legitimate expenses OF tho
campaign Us very considerable.
While We dislike TO 90 II, yet we are
competed 70 call on you 90 come 10 our
NHslhtance, ] earnestly hope thot you Will
contribute as your means Will permit to
this worthy cause. and any c0nfr4Dutlon
mat you arc able 20 send us should reach
us ~ ~ early q date as possible, as u 10
the election, and we have come very
pressing demands from tho various c0un-
ties ~ the district for ala to Insure the
WHICH rs ABSOLUTELY NEcEssxRY
70 me Huccess Of our ticket.
Thanking yOu iu advance FOR any assist
aiee you may render vs., ] am,
g. T.. TETER, Chairman
The above Indicates the 'embarrass-
ment' and desperation to which Dayton's
committee SIS driven for The necessary
corruption fund with which % coax into
Ihe thc fccdlcitrHut republican, and
weak kneed voters Of tho Second District.
10 may be- further emphasized by an in
cident which occurred az the queen city
Hotel, in Cumberland. last Thursday
night. in the waiting room sat "a young
man, with "a c~ountry-ned appearance.
wearing O. Dayton button about me size
OF % saucer. lie was approached By a
Democrat from tho Second District OF
West Virginia. who asked him how HE
friend Dayton was coming on in bis eight
Tor Congress. The young man eyed the
stranger Tor a moment. "a replied that
Dayton had % pretty hard fight on his
hands. bat was in hopes he would pull
through ai right. Said he. II am from
Pendieton county. n our organization
there ls not OF the best" tie was then
asked how Dayton was on for campaign
funds. re replied that they must bo
pretty hard up, for II am a poor boy and
they have assessed me $50" III then puli-
ed back the lapel OF hts coat and dis
played % deputy marshal badge. and
stated that De was on his way 20 Martins
burg TO- attend Court. About this time a
Republican who recognized the inouirine
Democrat appeared on the scene. having
caught Che last Of the conversation. and
said 70 the young marshal: you damn
fool. don't you know you are talking to a
Democrat7v
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WEALTH OF THE UNITED STATES.
Eslimated NAluA- por CT. Of
ssEssED VAhuATloN FOR TAX
Estimated Valua.

Although great strides have been
made In late years In industrial affairs,
yet they have not equalled the rate Of
progress attained In the decade named.
as will be shown by the following
table:
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DAYTON TO HIS PosTmAsTERsl

The Republican Com mitteo IN tho second
tong r%cssionai District appeals 10 the
PostDiasters for Money To Eiect Dfs fon.
The following - a copy 81 e letter which
was sent TO every Republican postmaster
and office holder ia the Second District,
hearing date October 81. 1898. u signed
by G. r. Tctcr. the chairman OF Dayton's
committee. one OF which Is IN the hands
Of w Il. Cornweil. az Piedmont. where tt
can be seen and inspected by any one who
deslres 10 do so.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-10-20
WAR WITH SPAIN.

We have not had the boom from fbo
election Of Mckinley which was 10
bring into greater demand labor and
products, thereby adding to their
value; but we have had a war. IN
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-10-20
RAILROADS.

The per cent. or increase I'm the
building Of railroads has fallen from
28J between the years 1850 and 1900. TO
ten between the years 1890 and 1897.
and the number OF miles built in the
former period was actually greater than
in the latter.
Tho following statement shows Tho
number or railroads sold under fore
closure. and the number OF receivers
appointed. during the year 1897.
RECEIVERS APPOINTED
Bonded Cnuitaf
Roads MILES. Debt stock
Isl 1851 N14n0 R4fesU0
SOLD UNDER FORECLOsTRF
Bonded. Tanffrf
Roads. Nnfs. Drbt sorF
az $50 H00fio0 Gsl9400
About one-ihird 81 the total railroad
mileage Ia the State of West virginia
- in the hands Of receivers.
CURRENCY REFORM.
Among the good things promised BY
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Our Candidnte,

AISIDN @. LAYTON.
HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN, con-
GKhsSIONAIs COMMITTEE. SECOND
DISTRICT. WEST VIRGINIA..
10 ~. SHOWALTEK. Secretary.
y. n. IEIfR, Chairman. Fairmont,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-10-20

During the last session Of Congress-
Senator Teller introduced a resolution
testing the position of The various mar
ties on the gold and silver question
and the Republican members incind-
ing tho four Cougrcasmon from rte
state, voted in favor OF the payment
Of United States bonds Ira eold.
The greater portion OF these bonas
were paid FOR IN paper money. worth
on the dollar from IS 10 so cents in
gold. il the average was 66 cents. he
nondholders would receive three doi-
lars lot every TWO invested. The laws
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-10-20

England and Germany are money
lenders to other nations. They MATURE
ally want obligations paid in the money
which Is the hardest To get. and there
tore the dearest They are ready to- do
in 2 financial way whatever will de-
preciate silver and increase the value
Of gold.
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weary All the large ana
other financial institutions Of fhig
country favor the Republican party.
Would this be so II Republican leels-
lation was not IN their interests?
Trusts and combinations require i'm
mense capital, and are held together
by the money power. The gold policy
Of the Republican party finds it's
strongest advocates among the bank
ers, who naturally want to make
money dearer and more productive.
II is a well known fact that Ia the
last election the financial Institutions
especially I'm the East. we're almost
solidly against the Democratic party.
and It is said that the banks and
bankers Of this country contributed
more than twenty million dollars to-
wards the election OF Mckinley and
the maintenance OF the gold standard.
Not only the bankers OF this counfr
but Of Europe. and especially OF Eng
land and Germany, took a lively in
terest ia the election. all intent npoo
the preservation Of the gold standard
To what extent the banks Of this conn
try have gold in their possession NAV
De estimated from the fact that there
is On the United States $500 .00O.OO0 Of
gold coin-One-third Of All the money
Of the country. How much Of this ie
In actual circulation among the poo
pie? As q matter Of fact. IL does not
circulate. but belongs to and remains
IN the banks.