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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-11

as steel editorially says the South Reth-
lehem Star. lie won by hard service in
the field all the honors that came to him
in his chosen profession of arms. When
he fell he was in command of a brigade
with the silver eagle of the colonel in
stead of the star of the brigadier on his
shoulder straps.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-11

My little six-months old girl had Eczema.
We used all kinds of remedies, but she kept
getting worse. used to wrap her hands up,
aad to dress her, had to put her on the table.
| could not hold her, she would kick and
scream, and, when she could, she would tear
her face and arms almost 20 pieces. Four
boxes of CUTICURA (ointment), two cakes OF
CUTICURA SOAP, and CUTICURA REsoLvENr
cured her, and no traces are ieH.
Feb. 7,'9S. Mrs. q. A. CONRAD, Lisbon, n. II.
SPEEnV CuRH TRRATMEsT.- Warm baths with CuTi-
CUkA soar, gentle anOiniings with CUTCU Contmentl
and mild doses OF CUTIcUkA hEsoLVRST.
Sold Throughout the world PorTER DEuG Ann CHEM.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-11
- LOREY & BROOKS,
211 Washington Ave. Opp Court House. Scranton

Timber O II Hardwood
Prop Timber promptly Furnished.
MILI.S-M Fork Potter n Buffalo
AlIesany Railroad Capacity-400.OOO
GENERAL OFFlCE-Board Trade Building
TeephOne
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-11
CONSULTED WITH
SECRETARY ALGER
Generals Graham, Butler and Davis
Were After Information.

THE WAR DEPARTMENT UNABLE
TO TELL THEM WHERE THE CAMP
ALGER TROOPS ARE LIKELY TO
BE SENT OR WHEN THEY WILL BE
ORDERED TO MOVE - GENERAL
GOBLIN PRESENTED WITH A HAND
SOME GOLD MOUNTED SWORD
hNn REIT
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-11
Railroad Man
Receives Good Advice from Eel.
low Workmen a.,s2susi
The Whole Story Told by His Wife :
II May Help You. n

"When my little boy was six years old
he had an attack OF the measles, and after
recovering he was restless at night, had
no appetite, and was cross and fretful.
Later on, large blotches and sores broke
out on his face and limbs. We were told
they would heal In a few days; but
these few days grew into months. One
day my husband, who is a well-known
railroad man, was advised by some OF his
fellow workmen to give the boy Hoods
sarsaparilla. We concluded to do so, and
after he had taken the first bottle we
noticed some improvement. We kept on
giving him this medicine until he had
taken three bottles, when he was COM
pletely cured, and he has been well ever
since" Mrs. e. j. MILLER, Bennett, Pa.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
is the best-in fact the One True Blood Puriher.
Sold oy all druggists. 81; six for IS.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
SHAKING THE PLUM TREE
m the Chicago Times-Herald.

From the Chicago Times-Herald.
 Senator Quay has added a phrase to po- litical literature that will live. 'You do your part wrote the senator, "and will shake the plum tree"
 The defenders of the Pennsylvania boss insist that this was merely clever busi- ness epigram and was as innocent of the meaning given it by polit cians as MT. Pickwick's references to chops and to- mato sauce in his letters to Mrs. Bardel were innocent of matrimonial sign ficance.
 However that may be, Senator Quay will take rank with the Hon. Webster Flana- gan as a contributor of undying phrases to the vocabulary of politics, and states men in their correspondence will avoid ref erence to the plum tree as carefullyl as the nat yes of Java avoid contact with the deadly upas.
 But a great many of them will continue to shake the plum tree" just the same.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
LETTERS NEW CHICAGO HOME

From the Chicago Daily News.
 On Saturday morning, October 15, L. z. Letter and his family will desert the old house at Tower court and move into one of the great palaces of Michigan boule yard, the residence of Mrs George Middle ton, who will go to the Pacific coast for the winter in search of health. It is under stood that the Letter family intends to en- certain on a lavish scale during the com ing winter season and in casting about for a suitable residence MT. and Mrs. Letter found this boulevard palace on the market for sale or lease and secured it until June next with the privilege Of three years more at a yearly rental of about $l5000, which is said to be reasonable, as the property is valued at $200,000 The Letters take the house furnished just as it is, from top floor to kitchen, with the exception of the brary books. The house contains twenty two rooms, including magnificent drawing rooms sumptuously furnished; dining and breakfast rooms, music rooms, billiard room, library and grand ball room, the whole being lighted by one of the largest private electr cal plants in the city. Mrs. Middleton was liberal purchaser of high years and her entire collection will remain on walls mantels, tables and floors for the Letter family and guests to enjoy. It is possible that the Letters " Il buy the palace and make it their Chicago homestead.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
Treasurer Ellis Report.

The report of State Treasurer Ellis not only shows that over one-half of the state s deficit has been cancelled and put out of sight in the time elapsing between January l, 1897, and the close of the last fiscal year, but it contains many sensible and valuable September 90 1898, at $241, ,755, as against $5eO,00O at the opening of the previous call endar year. The state is rapidly getting away from the money lenders.
 Treasurer Ellis thinks the state should pay the premium upon the bond for $25O,000 that he is required to give. This request is certainly reasonable in view of the fact that he handles about $2OOOOO a month upon a salary scarcely equal to that of lirst-class clerk.
 He urges, too, that tax collectors and take up school warrants, such paid war rants to serve as cash in returns made to the state treasury. Such change in the law would cut a good deal of red tape, has lenlhS the payment OI Scnooi WdrIdHtS, anu saving exchange both ways. Why such a change in the law has not before been made is indeed strange. It is, however, never too late to mend.
 Treasurer Ellis is confident that the de- posit system now in use in most of the states could wisely be extended to Alabama. Ia5, fho state against loss on any deposit of the states money by placing in the hands of the state treasury bonds, government, municipal corporate, of sufficient amount. The bond provision of such a change in the law should be carefully and rigidly drawn. No risks should be taken. As the depository banks would gain at least some interest on any sum deposited, it is plain that it is reasonable to make the safe return of the money upon demand a precedent condition. All straw bonds should be barred.
 Whether the state banks can readily and conveniently handle the funds of the state depends largely of course upon the divis- ion of it among them. One or even two or three would not be equal to the task. Pos sibly the deposit plan could be avoided by measures similar to the school warrant proposition, through which quick disburse- ment of the state funds would be effected. If congestion of the treasury can be avoid ed in that way, the depository plan would neither be necessary nor desirable.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
Puerto Rico,

Yesterdays dispatches contained the grat- flying intelligence that the contention over Porto Rico is ended. The commission, of which Admiral Schley is a member, has held it's last session and adjourned without day. On Tuesday net the troops will take possession of San Juan, the flag will be hoisted and Spanish sovereignty will be forever terminated. This happy result has been accomplished without friction, and the Puertoriquenos heartily welcome the
 The civil government will be carried on by President Munez, a Puertoriqueno states man who was chosen chief magistrate when the autonomistic government was put in operation last spring. He has been in office since that time and he will be kept in office until congress adopts new form of govern ment for the island. He will keep right on collecting taxes, conducting the postal sys- tenn, the charities and all the other branches of local government. The police duty will be done by the army but other
 
 it will be friendly to America and to Ameri- can institutions. The Puertoriquenos are friendly. They are glad to gain free insti- tutions. They see good government in sight All is lovely in Puerto Rico. The provisional government, working in har- mony with the army, will keep trade and commerce and agriculture and all the other affairs of the populous island moving smoothly and efficiently. Happy Puerto Rico! The evacuation may not be com pleted by next Tuesday but if 1t is not, possession will be conceded, and the re- mainder of the Spanish troops will sail away as fast as ships can be found to car ry them. This ends one chapter of the war, and demonstrates how the other chapters will be wound up.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
A Three-Mile Swim

Mobile Register: Last Monday afternoon some of the visitors to Monroe Park saw something unusual The Cape Charles was aground and there did not seem to be effort to get her off About o'clock one of the laborers at work in front of the park noticed something in the water near the end of the wharf and evidently swimming toward the shore. As it came nearer, others saw it, and discussion arose as to what it was. The swimmer kept right on and finally reached land just above the wharf. As it emerged on dry land it looked to be a small animal, with reddish hair or bristles, bright-eyed. and looking very much like a small pig. As it came thorugh on the shell road the colored bus driver gave chase and caught it, and as he did so the vigorous squeal told, beyond doubt, that it was a pig, and thoroughly tired pig at that. It was full of water, but not injured in any way. Mr. Alza Moore took charge Of the animal, and naturally feels somewhat proud of the pig that swan three miles to get to dry land. If the Cape Charles has lost a pig, the captain will know where to find it.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
Educational Affairs.

Superintendent-e t-elect Abercrombie will, The Age-Herald is glad to state, serve at least part of his remaining senatorial term, because he is desirous of introducing and advocating the bills perfected by the committee of thrty-three of the Alabama educational association. He will introduce their bill providing for annual school tax of 25 cents on each $1OO of assessed val uation, additional to the appropriation of S10O00O from the general fund. The school revenue is now about s6OOOOo and it is hoped by means of a twenty-five-cent tax to raise the sum close to $1 100000
 Senator Abercrombie is a friend of the township school He does not hesitate to say that it should be "the best instead of the poorest, because with the great majori- ty of the people it is not only the first but the last school. With them it is at once primary school, high school, college and university" This is certainly encouraging, and the people of the state will gain from MT. Abercrombe's words new courage and
 
 servers and political towards, he will find that in the end the people will support him. and he will be able to accomplish the work he has undertaken.
 The other bills of the committee of thirty three are only less important. They relate to reforms in the school system of the state ito optional school revenues in the coun- ties, to the separation and non-diversion of school monies in the state treasury, to the formation of a state board of education and rigid and uniform examination of teachers on one day in every county in the state. The proposed board of education is to con- sist of the state superintendent, and of four men appointed by him-one to be taken from chartered state institution, one from public school in a city district, one from the state normal schools, and one from the agricultural schools-all to be educators; and, let us hope, none of them politicians. Their term of office is to be four years. Their chief duties would consist in securing just and thorough examinations of teachers in transforming in every possible way the educational system of the state into an uni fled, harmonious, articulated and continu- ous process They would not be men of railroad commission in that respect.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
STRAY THOUGHTS
 OF STATE EDITORS
The House and Senate

Livingston Sun: The welfare of the peo- pie of Alabama may be largely, but 1t is not entirely dependent upon the free coin age of silver. There are other questions, questions of local nature in the solution of which the people should be little if any less interested.
 Among such questions might be men, tioned that of the public schools; of suf- frage; of public roads; of special legsla- ton; and last but not least, of common car riers and other corporations. The dispos ton that will be made of these questions by the next legislature will be largely de- termined by the organization of the two houses. It VII be largely determined by the speaker of the house and the president of the senate who have the appo nting of the committees that decide whether not the different bills presented by members shall be allowed to go unprejudced before the house or senate or2whether they shall be obstructed as they can be by biased com mittees. Then is it not most important that members-elect of the legislature should inform themselves as to what would be the policy of those seeking these pos tions upon which the happiness and prosperity of the people depend to no small extent, in  case of their selection, and what better source of information is there than their records in the past-whether they have been friends of the people or agents of the corporations.
 It is no secret that the corporations are opposed to a constitutional convention and judging from the past what hope can we have that speaker of the house or president of the senate, who is friend of the corporations, to say nothing of one who perhaps for many years in their employ will use h S office to obtain such a conven- tion. We could not expect it; no more than we could expect him to work for measure that would put a stop to the great determinations made by common carriers
 Let us hope the peoples interests will be considered in the selection of these of ficers.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
FIve.Cent Cotton.

The New York Journal of Commerce re- gently asked for replies to set of questions relative to the effects of 5-cent cotton upon the business prospects of the south. These questions were directed to the bankers of the south, and the purport of the replies received is thus summed up by the Journal of Commerce:
 Virtually without exception they agree (D that the reduced price of cotton does not imply any setback to the general business prosperity of the south; CD that the cost of raising the staple has been materially less ened during the years of steadily falling prices; (3) that in most sections the cost of sproduction is only about one-half what it was ten years ago; (D that 5-cent cotton will. as a rule, leave a moderate profit to the grower; (5) that the planters are stead ily diminishing their dependence upon fac tors advances through diversifyng their crops and producing articles of food which they have been accustomed to buy at op- pressive prices; (6) that, owing to this di-- versiicaton of crops, they have diminished their local debts and acquired an indepen- dence of the factors which enables them, with economy in expenses, to effect regular savings; and CD that the general condition of the agricultural south is such as to war rant the hope of a steady run of prosperity, in which the mercantile interest will receive it's share of benefit
 If the same questions had been addressed to an equal or larger number of planters, merchants or transportation men, it is in- deed doubtful whether there would have been like unanimity in the replies unless it had been in the opposite direction.
 To say that 5-cent cotton Git is even worse than that now in the south) is offset by correspondingly low prices involved in the production of cotton is in fact not true. Are taxes lower? Has labor fallen? Are blow hands or hoe hands or pickers willing to ac- cept lower wages? Have interests rates been reduced? Bradstreet's table of aver ages shows that 100 commodities stood on October l. last at 70.5, as against 56.S on Oc- tober 1, 1896. As a rule prices have been steadily advanced since the latter date prices of breadstuffs, provisions and other articles that are needed on southern farms.
 The southern banker is too optimistic. He reports what he desires and hopes for. His predictions may be fulfilled, but when he says that 5-cent cotton Is, as a rule, met by shrinkage in prices of articles consum- ed in the south, he is overshooting the mark. He is not in touch with the facts, as Bradstreet's averages plainly show. And ret the south will struggle on, and out of
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
 WhisSers show which way the wind blows.
 The bunko mans income is a sort of tax on credulity.
 When men congregate in front of bar the swallows homeward fly.
 The detective who rides a wheel could in- dulge in track exercise.
 No man can endure with patience a woman's slur about his clothing.
 One seldom sees the like of chronic grumbler, but always the dislike.
 An old bachelor says he never married because he was always lucky in love.
 There are no professional women divers. It is impossible to talk under water.
 A young lady seldom tires of trying to convert a bachelor to the annexation the- ory.
 The tramp is always glad to get steak, but he draws the line at chops in the wood- shed.
 Some people try to console themselves in the hour of their misfortune by saying, '"There are others"
 It's all right to pray for the things you want, but it's a good idea to work for the things you actually need.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
OUR MEN OF TITLE

From the Montgomery Journal.
 It is a national habit of ours to give the title cap'en to a man who is good for nothing; majah to a man who readily takes a drink at somebody else's expense, and cunnel to him who gets publicly drunk, swears loud and plays poker. There used to be a very handsome man in Birming- ham whom everybody called majah, pre- sumably because he wore side-whiskers and lived by gambling. There never was a more knd-hearted man, by the way.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
How He Shook the Plum Tree

When Senator Quay saw fit to shake the plum tree, says the Philadelphia Press, the favored banks got additions to their deposits from the state, and were to that extent in a better position to accommodate Mr. Quay and his friends with loans. When the school d stricts wanted their money, which had been voted to them by the legislature to promote public educa- tion the school districts were obliged to wait the pleasure of the state treasurer, and he in turn waited the convenience of the banks which held the states money.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
Selma's Race Meet

Selma Times: MT. Will Ward has re- ceived very encouraging news pertaining to the race meet from MT. Henry Dawson, who is in Lexington, Ky, in the interest of it. He writes that at least 800 horses will winter here this season and that a great many more stalls would have to be built
 He also states that Laphon and Schoken- sey, Ed Geers, Willard Sanders, Nethaway and Jack Curry would be here next month with their stables.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15

the struggle may grow an independence of factors and "a steady run of prosperity If so, it will be due, not to a shrsnkage of prices, but to degged determination to conquer, regardless of prices or circum- stances or averages or what not. The bankers may have reached correct con- clusion. but their road to it is full of pitt falls and deceptive places.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15

to allow of such gentle and never-stimulat- ing recreati tions as shopping, writing and reading club papers, or carrying heavy dog around, may rejoice that at least and at last scientific opinion and diagnosis has come to their assistance. The scientists and physicians. who ought to know more than the common run of humanity have declared them ill-piteous sufferers from the recently recognized malady of fatigue disease.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
Railroad Commissioner

Sulligent Lightning: Hon. John w. Tom linson of Birmingham is a candidate for appointment to the office of railroad conn., missioner. He is one of the most promi- nent democrats in the state, and perhaps no man in the state has done more than he for the advancement of the party. Being fully competent, and worthy of the highest trust, Governor Johnston could do himself and the service no greater credit than to appoint Colonel Tominson to the position to which he aspires.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
Greensboro's Quarantine

Greensboro Watchman: Greensboro has established a strict quarantine aga nst the states of Mississippi, Louisiana and Flor ida. Parties are not allowed to remain in Greensboro, no matter whether they come from infected port ons of the states men, tioned or not.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
TWILIGHT LAND

From the Youths Companion. Here we are in twilight-land;
 Creakety-creak, Rocking chairs to every hand
 Sway and swing and squeak; Here is neither park nor street; Bare are the little twinkle feet:
 White are the gowns and loose; No place here for ball or bat, No need now for coat or hat,
 None for stockings or shoes. What are the stories of twilight-land?
 Hark, ah, hark! Call the sweet names where they stand
 Waiting in the dark Cinderella and Little Bo-Peep, Who lost her sheep her pretty sheep,
 Jack Horner, bold Boy Blue, And the three bears living in the wood, And the wolf that ate Red Riding Hood,
 And the spinning pussy, too. The little children in twilight-land
 Are still as mice; And the story-teller must understand
 She's to tell each story twice. The crickets chirp, the stars eyes winkj Perhaps the man in the moon may think
 Them saucy in their play; But whatever is heard or said or done Each sleepy, weary little one
 Gets rested for next day. For the pillow Is white in twilight-land
 And white the bed, And the tender, loving mothers hand
 Is laid on the drows.est head. And list the tune she huns and sings, As with soft creak the rocker swings.
 How far away 1t seemsl i1 That tune-the lullaby-ah, me! They are leaving twilight-land you see. For the stiller land of dreams.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
The Stingy Christian
Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
 Deacon Pewser-Dont see you at church of late, MT. Noddle.
 Noddle-Noi the fact Is it cost me Sd much for tickets to socials and entertairf ments that I've made up my mind that Tll have to save my soul in some other way II want to keep my body alive few years longer.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
The First Fires

Eufaula Times: The first fires were set going this morning. Not few of us are glad to st by glowing grate in the even- ings. We grow tired of the continuous scorching weather.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15

When Birmingham contains the popula- tion it should have credit for, then it will be estimated rightly by people far and near. Be an annexation boomer.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15

When the dead are carried away in car lots as they were at Virden, the affair be- comes battle from a casualty viewpoint.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15

snow storm in Chicago should bring back hope to the fleeing Mississippians. As soon as they return home they should pro- ceed to round up their board of health.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15

When a democratic house is elected, Mr. Alger will see that he must face an inves- tigation that investigates.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15

There is no fever in Alabama, and none near the Alabama line-none in Columbus, or Meridian or Holly Springs.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15

The stamp taxes have come to stay, be- cause annexation will take away the rev. enue from sugar and other articles.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15

Railroad stock-watering scandals are among the recent importations of Japan. Civilization has it drawbacks.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15

Chaplain McIntyre's brandy-and-quinn mixture would have been successful if he had put the quinine in.