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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
The Cart Before the Horse.

The recent senatorial battle in Ohio
has revived the demand for the cleo
tion Of senators by direct vote of the
people. 1t is argued that since a small
percentage Of representatives are un-
trustworthy the people whom they rep
resent should exercise the power of
choice without intermediate action.
But are the people more trustworthy
than their representatives? Is their
average intelligence higher? Is their
standard of integrity and honor better?
To answer these questions in the af-
firmative is to indict our whole the
ory of government. Yet unless we
dare so to answer it, the direct cleo
tion of senator's would not give better
senators; the chances are it would give
worse ones. 1t would put power in the
demagOgue and rcduce the members
Of the highest deliberate body on
earth to the dimensions of men whose
tenure of Office would be at the mercy
of every Tom, Dick and Harry: and
who, therefore, by principle inherent
public careers to catch the passing cur
rents of the time and not shape them
broaCly and boldly toward permanent
results. We are not saying that the
senators chosen by the present system
are ideal by any means; but at least
they do not need to be mere weather
cocks to veer each time the wind blows.
g.tNt n,,I
stable multitude is a measure of pro-
lection which direct election would re-
move.
Yet even the proponents of direct
election dig a pit for themselves when
| they fail to specify that the popular
initiative shall extend as we'll 10 the
nomination as to the election of SEN
ators. If candidates for senatorships
are to he nominated by delegate con-
Ventions, the same as gubernatorial
candidates are. then it would be the
present system right over again, with
the single important difference that
| delegates would lie even less RESPONSE
/ BILE than members of state legislatures
are, and could thus the more easily he
made subservient to caucus manipula-
| ton.
The problem involved in this matter
IS not to be solved by changing the
form without modifying the substance
as with primaries, the trouble is less
in the method than in the men. A
clean and vigilant public opinion will
elect good senators now quite as easily
as it could under the contemplated
new order of things, and without such
a check on universal suffrage tha
the evils it should cure.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
THE HAVANA CRISIS.
Philadelphia North American.

Were there to be an attempt to REIN
augurate a war of determination in cuba
it would become the duty OF the entire
western world to not only call halt. but
to enforce it. And it begins to look as
if, despite all our painstaklng and eX.
pendituro of money TO keep neutral
there will not long be an opportunity tc
remain neutral and retain the respect OF
the civilized world. We do not believe
in war waged in any but the cause OF
freedom and humanity. In setting tht
bounds of human cruelty we must no.
falter and, if war comes OF it, let il
come.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

really dcprives one-half OF the people OF
the state of Pennsylvania of any benefit
of the federal courts.
From the population statistics present.
ed 1t is fair to presume that the Middle
district as contemplated by this bill, Will
have as large a population as seventy
five per cent. of all the districts in the
United States, and the same may be said,
also, of its atea. William Connell.
Washington. Jan. 1J
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
Reasons for a New
Judicial District
Editor of The Tribune

Editor of The Tribune
Sir: With reference to the bill which
l recently introduced in the house Of
representatives for the establishment OF
a new federal judicial district in the
state of Pennsylvania, to be called the
Middle district, and providing for cir
cult and district court of the United
States to be held therein, some facts and
figures are submitted herewith in order
to show the imperative necessity for the
early creation of the district in question
as contemplated by the bill referred to.
The aggregate population of the whole
twcnty-eight counties which are to con-
stitute the new district under the pro-
visions of the bill in its present form,
is 1,37i,605 or about twenty-six per cent.
of the entire population of the state
that population being 5,25S,014 The fol-
lowing table gives details:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

New York's underground trolley car
system is reported to be working ad-
mirably. Before the New York auth
critics said the overhead trolley wires
must come down the street car officials
used to argue that the underground
trolley was only a dream. But they
intone different tune now.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

The young women in attendance at
Kansas university have decided to boy
colt all young men whose breath is
scented by Intoxicating liquor. and we
are not sure that they have not hit
upon the most formidable weapon in
the whole armory of temperance re-
form. Man may not be susceptible to
radical reformation at the instance OF
woman after marriage, but he usually
is before.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

directory position should be allowed to
use civil service law or a civil SER
vice regulation as a shield behind
which to mask personal insolence or
political infdelity to superiors in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
A BLOW AT ANDREWS 4 co.

From the Wilkes-Barre Record.
Worse or more disastrous leadership
the Republican party has never had in
any state than that which has involved
the party in Pennsylvania in its present
condition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
A QUESTION.
Asked by Goodwin Smith.

ASKtU DN NOIUWITI SIIIITI.
How many churchgoers are there to
whom churchgoing is merely a moral and
mental sponge bath which they take
without anv definite belief in the doc
trine, that they may be decent among
their friends and agreeable to them
selves?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

According to General Boynton, the
peace at = any price contingent at
Washington, in view of the crisis pre-
scnted in Cuba, is beginning to wilt
1t is high time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

The car and the kaiser, it appears,
have exchanged autographic advices
touching the Chinese question and we
are asked to believe that all is conse-
ouently serene. But before accepting
this view it might be we'll to await re-
turns from the Marquis of Salisbury
and Count Ito; for these two gentle
men have in their hands, it is believed,
the right and left bower, the joker and
two aces.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

A number of prominent business men
of Indianapolis have organized for the
purpose of effecting what they think
would be a great reform. They want
the present membership of congress
reduced one half Reform in this quar-
ter is more needed, we fear, in respect
of quality than of number,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.
For ScbpoI Director.

Three Years PETER NEULs. Eleventh
ward.
Three Icars-D. I. PHILLIPS, Firth
ward.
Two Ycars-E. ID. FELLOWS, Fourth
ward.
Two Ycars-F. s. GODFREY, Eighth
ward.
One Ycar--F. S. BARKER, Seventeenth
ward
One Year-ELIAS EVANS. Fifteenth
ward
Election Day, February Il.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

circumstances would, says General
Schoheld, be a blunder worse than a
crime, and we believe the best senti-
ment of the country agrees with him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

Almost as many preliminaries have
to be adjusted prior to a meeting of the
Booths, father and son, as are required
to bring about a conference between
Fitzsmmons and Corbett SO far as
General William Booths share in this
drama of family arrangements is con-
cerned the public is wholly tired of III;
and It viii soon tire of Commander
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

AS compared with other states having
the same number of federal judicial dis
tricts as Pennsylvania, but with far less
population Gas will beo observed by the
following statemenD, the demand for the
new district is not only equitable, but
inst and reasona BILE,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

Exports for the calendar, year 1897
were 81 O99, ,l29,519, the biggest annual
total on record, but 1885 total will
unquestionably throw it into the shade.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

Ballngton Booth, also. II he shall
waste additional time on the despotic
head of the Salvation army.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

In an authorized interview had with
Mr.. Gibson, of the Philadelphia Press,
the editor of La Lucha, the leading
Havana newspaper, affirmed that the
insurrection in Cuba was now stronger
than ever before, while the Spanish
hold is weaker. Unless Spain should
decide to let go, he foresaw no pros
pect of anything better than chaos.
This testimony is the most significant
of any yet made public.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

The Pittsburg Times, which belongs
to Senator Magee, concludes with the
following words an editorial rebuke to
Senator Penrose and the other boilers
in Philadelphia: what is to become
of Republicanism and the great cause
which il champions II 1t is to be sac
rifced to the whims and personal am
bitions Of those who for years have
been the chief beneficiaries of party
organization. whether they dwell in
Ohio or Pennsylvania? II the so-called
leaders of the party are allowed to set
up the doctrine that the majority cam
not rule in the inner councils of Re-
publcanism, how long will 1t continue
to give those majorities in popular
elections whose fruits for so long have
blessed the country and mankind?"
These questions are timely and to the
point. Bolting out of pique and jeal-
ousy cannot and dare not be condoned
without harm to all party organization.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30
MUSTERED IN.
Major Howard Aikinson's Entire Bat
talon in Uncle Sans Service.
Special to the REGISTER.

Special to the Register.
Charleston, w. Va, June 29-Major
Howard Atkinson is the officer in
charge of Camp Atkinson tonight. His
entire battalion has been mustered into
the United States service to-day, and is
to be the First Battalion West Virginia
United States Volunteer Infantry. His
command is composed Of Company A,
Charleston; B, Point Pleasant; c, Hin
ton, and d. Wheeling.
The Governor and Adjutant General
Appleton paid the boys social visit
this evening, and were highly pleased
with the appearance and conduct Of
the men.
On the arrival Of the Williamson
company tomorrow, the Second Battal-
ion, to be commanded by Major Elliott,
VIII be mustered in promptly.
Captain Standiford, Of the Fairmont
company Drocures a few recruits to
take the place of some seven or eight
rejected on physical examination to-
day.
The 125 tents yet needed for the regi-
ment will arrive tomorrow, and the
camp will be all that could be desired.
A more favorable location could not
have been made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30
MERRITT is OFF.
The Newport Makes a Start from
San Francisco--.Will Go With All
Possible Speed.

San Francisco, June 29.-The speedy
steamer Newport bearing Major Cen
eral Wesley Merritt, Military Governor
Of the Philippines, and his staff, besides
the Astor light battery ana companies
H and K, of the Third United States
artillery, and detachments from the sig
nal corps, is now on its way to Manila.
AS the vessel gradually drew away
from her dock to-day the blowing OF
many whistles told the people that Gen.
Merritt had taken his departure. Great
crowds had gathered to witness the Dc
parture Of the vessel, and many fash
ionable equippages on the dock told
Of the presence OF the representatives OF
the Four Hundred who had come to bid
farewell to friends among the members
of the Aston battery.
Many tug boats and yachts, charter
ed for the occasion, accompanied the
Newport down the bay and out through
the Golden Gate to the Pacific, where
the last farewells were waved to the
departing military men gathered or the
deck of the steamer.
The Newport will make an effort to
overtake the third fleet of transports,
which sailed on Monday after the fleet
reaches Honolulu, where the vessels
will coal and take on fresh supplies be-
fore proceeding to Manila. Gen. Mer-
rift is very anxious to avoid an encoun-
ter with any vessel of the Spanish
navy, and Will issue orders to the fleet
al Honolulu to make all possible speed.
1t is probable that the Newport will
not wait for other vessels of the fleet
at Honolulu, but will proceed with as
little delay as possible to Manila.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30

suffer from headaches, loss of appetite loss
of sleep, lassitude il the morning, drowsi-
ness during the day and a general out of
sorts" feeling. If these conditions are
neglected, almost any serious malady may
be the result. Frequently it is some nerv-
Gus disorder or dread cousurn ption. DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is the
best medicine for hard working men. 1t
gives edge to the appetite, makes digestion
and assimilation perfect, invigorates the
liver and purifes and enriches the blood
1t is the great blood maker and flesh
builder 1t cures oS per cent. of all cases
of chronic or lingering, bronchial, throat
and lung affections
All too frequently, death dogs the foot
steps of the wife, in the guise of weakness
ard disease of the delicate and important
organs that bear the burdens of wifehood
and maternity. There is an unfailng cure
for disorders Of this nature It is DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t acts di-
rectly on the sensitive organs concerned,
making them strong, healthy and vigorous.
1t fits for wifehood and motherhood
They are sold at all medicine stores
During early childhood death turks in
every corner for these fragile innocents.
The mother can only protect her babes by
acquiring some practical medical knowl-
edge. DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser imparts this knowledge For a
paper covered copy send Fl one cent
stamps, 10 cover eoH of mailing only, to
Dr R v Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y Cloth
: binding 81 stamps.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30
OFFICIAL REPORTS.
Gen. Shafter Says the Health Of His
Troops is Remarkably Good.

Washington, June 29-The War De
partment has posted the following bull
letin:
playa del Este, June IS, off Sibon-
ey, June 27.-Hon. Russell A. Alger.
Secretary of War: The graves Of the
dead are marked, so that there will be
no mistake in identification. The
health of the command is reported to
me by the surgeons as remarkable out
side of the wounded. There are to-day
less than $50 men sick So far no
wounded have died, and but two men
of disease since leaving Tampa.
"SHAF TER,
Major General Commanding.
The War Department also gives out
the following cable correspondence:
"War Department, Washington, June
25.-Major General Shafter, command
ing: The President directs ME TO send
his thanks to you and your army for
the gallant action Of yesterday, which
/ gladly do. R. A. ALGER,
Secretary Of War
'Baiquiri, Cuba, June 26.-Hon. Sec
rotary Of War. Washington: Sincere
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30
GIFT Fer CHARLESTON.
The Clarksburg Company Started for
Camp Atkinson Yesterday.

Special to the Register.
Clarksburg, W. Va, June 29.-This
morning Captain NJ. G. sperry and
Lieutenant Ramsay left for Charleston
with company Of 106 volunteers. One
tried to run away. They captured him,
tied him and put him in the cars. Hun
dreds witnessed the departure and the
train moved out amid great cheering
and many were the cries, Remember
the Maine" The city band goes with
them to Charleston.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30
WILL FIGHT DESPERATELY.
Spaniards at Manila Hoping That the
German Narships VIII Prevent Bonn
bart!ment


Madrid, June 20, 10 a. m.-Dispatches
received from Manila to-day under date
Of June "a, say the Spaniards are de-
termined to fight to the death, and that
there is every reason to believe that
when the American troops arrive des-
perate fighting will occur on land and
sea.
1t is supposed at Manila that the Ger
man warships will prevent the bonn
bardment Of that place and it is alleged
that Prince Henry Of Prussia is on his
way there on board a warship.
The Spanlards are said to be actively
pushing preparations for the defense Of
the city.
Gen Agunaldo, the insurgent leader,
declares that the family of Capt Gen.
August, who are prisoners in his
hands. are at Panpanga, and are we'll
treated
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30
4th of July Excursions via Pennsylvania
f,iuaS

July I'd, 3D. and 4th excursion tickets.
at one fare for the round trip, will be
sold account 4th Of July festivities
via Pennsylvania Lines; return cou-
pons good until Tuesday, July 5th, in
elusive. 27.29.3O.1
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30
WAR REVENUE STAMPS.
The First Installment Has Been Re-
ceived in This City.

Thew are One and Two Cent Docu-
mentary Stamps and Fractions OF
a Cent Up to Four Cent PrOprle-
tory Stamps-They Will be on
Sale on and After To-day-Places
Throughout the State where
Stamps Will be for Sale-AH Tel
egrams Must be Stamped.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30

Unless the
proper precau-
tons are taken,
death will Turk
in every home.
1t dogs the foot
S tops of hus-
band, wife and
children alike.
If the husband
is an ambitious
man, the
c II a II c G S are
t b at he will
overwork and
overworry and
t a Ike INSULT
cient time to
rest, eat and
sleep. At first
he may fe Ell
but trifing i'll
effects from his
indiscretion.
1bsn bo will
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30

thanks to the President for his con-
gratulations.
'SHAFTER. Major General"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30

Wheeling to Cincinnati. o.. IS 30
Wheeling to Lexington, KY. 4 go
Wheeling to Louisville, Ky. .... 8 90
Wheeling to Louisville, KY, sec
ond class. = ]. !. g 50
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30
san Francisco Cal, and Return via b. & o.
Account North American Turner's Union
Convention.

June 27 and % the B. & 0. will sell
excursion tickets to San Francisco and
return for $82.25, good returning until
September /, inclusive. For further in
formation apply 1900 Market street. or
7. c. Burke, passenger and ticket agent,
b. & o. station.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30

For SALE
Six-roomed house with good, big lot al
Ills Charles street.
BUILDING LOTS.
Lots on Eoff ana Chapline streets, in
Pythian Castle square.
On corner Of Jacob and Twenty-Antn
: On N Fifteenth, between Wood and Nc
Colloch.
one Of the best lots on South Pom St.
q. .. SMITH, Real Estate
Fire Insurance Surety Bonds,
je4a&d Exchanye Ean,5 RuilGt.g
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30
FOX RENT.

FOR RENT-Furnished room. Apply No.
131 Fourteenth street. iun2Nfv
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30
FOR RENT.
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE" For Rent" Rooms for
Rent cards and house leases for sale at
REGISTER Counting Room. ap2lh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30

FOR RENT-A double brick house. No q
and il York street. stable with No 49
both gases, hot and cold water. Inquire
1924 Chapline street jul7e&dh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-30

indiscretion.
Then he will
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-09
FERN LODGE ANNIVERSARY.

Fern lodge No. 2, q. o. of l. o. L. :.
celebrated It's third anniversary last even
ing at their hall in harrington block and
the occasion brought out a gathering
which numbered quite hundred ladies.
1t was called fred. white and blue an
niversary,' and carrying out the idea
suggested by the name, the room was
decorated with shields, bunting and flags,
and among the latter was observable the
Cuban flag Of freedom.
The entertainments offered was 'snip
party" which gave much amusement to
everybody, not to forget the parcel which
each lady blindfolded "snipped" from d
stretched rope.
Several stations were fixed at different
places in the hall, where the good things
were served and they were presided over
as follows:
Punch-Noble Lady Miss Lizzie SpauId-
ing, assisted by Madams Barker and
Wentworth.
Lemonade-vice Lady Mrs. N, I. Saw
yer, assisted by Madams Kennard and
Plummer.
Homemade Candies-Past Lady Mrs.
6. E. Wilson, assisted by Miss Coombs.
Sailed Articles-Chaplain Mrs. Rachel
Plummer, assisted by Madems Greedy and
Tenant.
Fruit-Lady Reporter Brett, assisted by
Madams Williams and Croker.
Cakes-Sister Norton, assisted by
Madmas Given and Huff.
Mrs. NJ. A. Kennard acted as chairman
of the committee on entertainment.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-09
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
Boys Pulled Up For Stealing Oranges
from Cars.

William B. MeElroy, John Mccarthy.
Albert Davis and John Reardon are four
boys of the age of Is years, who were be-
fore the Municipal court yesterday morn.
ing charged with having stolen 20 oranges
from car in the Grand Trunk yard
Each of the youngsters pleaded guilty.
These cases are similar to the ones which
have been source of considerable an
noyanoe to the Grand Trunk officials
for several months of late. A gang of
boys has been very persistent in lettering
about the railway yards on Commercial
street and breaking into the cars and
stealing goods. The officials have sue
ceeded in capturing number, but these
warnings have not seemed to be taken
by the youngsters.
Mr.. Hight, Ethe counsel of the road,
appeared in court, and states that in this
particular case these boys had been caught
in the act. If it was found, however,
that the boys had previous good records,
Mr.. Hight was willing that the cases
be held over for sentence. But such
cases had become numerous of late and
the parents of the offenders should begin
to realize that the officials of the Grand
Trunk cannot recommend leniency in
every instance.
Judge Robinson closely questioned the
boys at length and learned that three
Of them had before been ordered to the
marshal's office on account Of having
been implicated In trouble. Davis and
Reardon admitted thatsssthey were the
ones who had broken into the cars
The boys were held until September
1st in $3.50 bail, and not being furnished
they were committed.