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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03
THE IRENE AFFAIR.
From Philadelphia Record.

FROM iHllduelpHld neColu'
Prince Henry's story of the Irene in
cident in Subic Bay puts the matter IN
a moro favorable light than did the pre-
vious reports. To rescue women and
children from possible violence at The
hands of armed barbarians such as con-
stitue the rank and file of the Philip
pine rebels was not only the right, but
the duty OF the commander OF the Ger
man ship. Subic Bay at the time OF
the occurrence was not occupied by
the American forces, and the act OF
humanity of the German commander
cannot be said to have constituted
an interference in the slightest degree
with our operations in that quarter.
The Germans. moreover, according to a
previous account offered to deliver the
refugees from Subc Bay into the custody
OF Admiral Dewey, which offer was de-
clined. The whole episode has evidently
been distorted in the interest OF sensa-
tional journalism.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03

The many visitors to Nay Aug Park
during the past few weeks have no
doubt been surprised at the noticeable
features OF improvement that appear
at every hand. With the meagre fund
at hand the commissioners have been
able to accomplish much in the way
of making the beautiful spot more at
tractive and providing conveniences
for visitors; and in it's crude state the
park today is probably one of the
finest pleasure resorts in this section
Of the state. 1t is really to be de-
plored that the fund set aside for park
improvements is so limited. The work
OF assisting nature at this popular
locality cannot be accomplished any
too SON fer the enjoyment of the pres
ent SencIation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03
PROPHETIC.
.e London Spectator.

From the London Spectator.
The Americans will go on fighting with
ever-increasing energy and volume of sac
rice until they win ard are able to die
tate terms of peace 10 their antagonist,
which again will he terms proportioned to
the duration of the war. They Will repel
all interference, whatever suffering or
loss such a repulse may involve; and they
will in future insist on a great fleet ana
the skeleton of a powerful army being re-
garded as part OF the national machinery,
no more to be neglected or abolished than
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03

seat at the banquet. That was how
Croker got there.
Mr.. Godkin might have eaten his
dinner without impairlng his digestion
had IL not been unfortunately that
some OF the speakers jocularly referred
to Croker, which seems to have pleased
Croker infinitely and given Mr.. God
kin unbounded offense The levity of
the proceedings was shocking. That
the Infamous name Of Croker should
be mentioned in association with
American patriotism was more than
Mr. Godkin could stand. His reflec-
tions appear in a recent issue of his
paper written post haste from Lon
don.
Since Croker paid his money he had
probably is good a right to a seat at
the banquet as Mr.. Godkin himself.
We do not see that a casual allusion to
a notorious character should be the
occasion of so much dudgeon in Mr.
Godkin's breast. The fact that Mr..
Godkin did his best during the last
election in New York to place Croker
on the pedestal that he occupies ought
to give him pause for reflection. The
Evening Post was the most vitriolic of
all the evening papers of New York
In its denunciation of General Tracy.
1t assailed him as a politician, a
lawyer and as a gentleman. Croker
the Post affected to consider beneath
its contempt, so the better to assail
Platt and Tracy. Mr. Godkin cannot
understand that on certain questions,
the compromise of principles which are
not fundamental is essential. Literary
elegance does not make up for illogical
reasoning. Tammany Hall rules New
York, throws it wide open to the
Matchmaking policemen and the black
mailed saloon keepers, because the Re-
publican newspapers deserted their Re
publican principles. We do not, in
deed, know what principles the Post
does profess beyond those so erratical-
ly entertained by Mr.. Godl1in himself.
But it did not certainly desire to see
Croker again omnipotent in the munich
pal affairs of New York. All the same
it helped to make him so. Croker is
magnanimous enough to forgive his
fellow countryman his inocuous, be-
lated pecadilloes for such material
help in an hour of pressing need.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03
MERCIFUL.

From the Chicago Times-Herald.
The American nation is rich enough to
hear the expenses of war for humanity.
To exact a money indemnity in such a
case would be a confession that we were
insincere in the declared purposes for
which war was begun. We do not need
nor want any money from Spain. Let
us give the world an object lesson in CIV
ilization by making no money demand
upon our bankrupt victim,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03
NOTABLE OLD MEN.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
Bismarck, Gladstone and he who is Lee
XIII were all living when the battle OF
Waterloo was fought. Bismarck, ihe
youngest of the three. was then an infant
of between two and three months. Clio
vacchino Pecci was a little more than
five years old. Gladstone was five years
and half. The venerable Justin s. Nor
rill, of Vermont, the father of the United
States senate, is the pope's junior by less
than forty days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03

The possibility that the United States
may acquire the Island of Yap of the
Caroline group, with it's 5000 inhabi-
tants, rs a coaling station, will prob
ably be the subject of controversy
The prospect of annexing 5000 Yaps is
enough to make the administration for
get it's other troubles.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03

The new governor general of Canada
to succeed the Earl of Aberdeen is the
Earl of Minto. A few of his other
names are Sir Gilbert John Elliott
Murray Kynynmound, Viscount Mel
gund Of Melgund, Baron Minto of Min
to, and a baronet of Nova Scotia. He
enjoys an annual income of something
more than S65. 900, which with his SAL
ary as governor general should be
enough to make him comfortable dur
ing the remainder of his life. 1t is
said that he owes his appointment to
his life long friendship with Lord
Lansdowne.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03

The announcement that Camp Alge,
is to be abandoned in the near future
will be received with satisfaction ant
relief by all who have an interest in
the welfare of the boys at the front.
1t is to be regretted that medical sci.
ence could not have discovered the
condition of this pestlential plo
earlier in the season.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03

A Kansas boy has served notice on
his family that night-shirts and paja-
mas are a superfuous luxury in camp.
A real soldier, he says, has less use for
night-shirt than brown pig has for
a moustache. Besides, these articles
Of apparel make extra washing, and
that is to be distinctly avoided.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03

1t seems singular that the papers
that have protested the most vigorous
ly against the isolation which is sup
posed to follow a protective tariff for
American industries, are now clamor-
ing for the restraint of the humane
impulse which may cause this coun-
try to branch out in the interest of the
oppressed and become familiar with
the rest of the world.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03

When Porto Rico comes wholly under
American control there will be plenty
of work for the editorial blue pencil
in connection with the native style of
rhetoric.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03

The Spanish soldiers about Santiago
have heard the tune played so much
"Therell be a Hot Time in the Old
Town Tonight"-that they believe it to
be our national melody.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
STATE.

Goveinor-wILLIAM A. STONE.
Lieutenant Governor-J. r. s. GOBLIN.
Secretary of Internal Affairs--JAMEs w.
LATTA.
Judge of Superior Court-W. w. POR-
TER.
Congressman at Large - SAMUEL a.
DAVENPCRT, GALUSIIA a. GROW.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03

the earth and has given II strength
commensurate with any obligation or
emergency aiming toward the general
welfare of humanity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03
LEGISL LATfV E.

senate.
Twentieth Dist.-JAMES c. VAUGHAN.
House.
First District--JOHN r. FARR.
Fourth District-JOHN +. REYNOLDS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03

Don Carlos is kept busy these days
accepting invitations to depart from
various countries.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03

General Miles is giving another good
Illustration Of the right man in the
right place.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03

1t is reported Spanish public opinion
considers our peace terms severe.
They were more lenient ere the blowing
up of the Maine.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-03

The first step in the policy of putting
America into the politics of the world
and as a competitor for the commerce Of
the world, by extending it's possessions
to the Pacific islands, was the anneXa-
tion of Hawaii. 1t was the beginning Of
the end. President Mckinley does not
need to lead up the people to recogni-
ton of the fact that further national eX-
pansion in the Pacific is the American
destiny. for they have reached 1t already.
He is not forced to wait for them; they
are waiting for him.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-26
WANT WAR TAX REPEALED.
Brewers of the Central States Meet
to Discuss Ways and
MRanR -.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Nov. e5.-The ex-
ecutive boards of the State Brewers Asso-
Citations of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan.
Wisconsin and Kentucky met to-day at the
Bates house for the purpose of taking con-
certed action toward securing from con-
Sress the repeal of the war tax of 81 a bar
rel on beer
The meeting was the result of agitation
by the Ohio Association, which is the old
est state association in existence The
Ohio representation consists of John Goetz.
Perry Andrea, president of the Ohio asso-
ciation: Leo Ebert, ex-president of the ma
tional association: Joseph Miller, secretary
of the Ohio association, all of Cincinnati,
and Charles Noll, of Lancaster Others
Crawford Fairbanks, of Terre Haute:
Charles Cooper and Charles P. Dehler. of
Louisville. There were about thirty here
altogether.
The meeting passed resolutions which will
be formally drafted and presented to the
several congressman from the states rep
resented, who will ne urged to secure ac-
tion by congress this winter.
The members of the state association uf
brewers feel said Secretary Miller, of the
Ohio association, that the government is
unconscously tearing down It's best source
9l revenue by imposing this additional bur-
den. The war Is over and the tax shouId
be removed. We think 1t is wrong that our
products should pay revenue sufficient TO
pay per cent on the entire national debt
Unless this war tax of 81 barrel is re-
moved from beer, the brewers of the coun-
wages of their employees or raise the price
of beer 10 the retailers, or both"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-26
FROM $4,000 TO 100000.
Varying Estimates of the Services
Rendered by McGrev, Wat
son & Watson.

TOPEKA, Nov. 25.-(Speciat) Judge c.
F. Hutchings, of Kansas City. kas, was
in Topeka to-day, taking the dispositions
of leading lawyers in the noted case of
McGrew. Watson & Watson against Wyan-
dotte county, brought to recover $4,000 at
torneys' fees in the road certificate cases.
Judge A. H. Horton, before whom many Of
the road certificate cases were argued while
he was chief justice of the Kansas supreme
court; Attorney General Boyle Attorneys
c. S. Gleed, ]. W. Gleed, David Overmyer
and w. III. Rossington We're examined
They all agreed in fixing the value of serv-
ices of McGrew, Watson 4 Watson in these
cases at from $4,000 to S1OO0O0. Judge Hor-
ton. who is the most familiar with the con-
troVersy. said that 100000 was a reasonable
fee. Attorney General Boyle thought SS5-
0OO was about right. Attorneys c. S. Gleed,
J. w. Gleed, David Overmyer and w. H.
RossingtOn said that $4,000 was plenty
small enough.
The litigation involved about 81 900 600. The
county issued road certificates, obtained
the money on them and built the roads.
hired McGrew, Watson & Watson to con-
test the validity of the debt. After about
seven years Of litigation the attorneys OBJ
tanned decision from the United States
court of appeals by which the county
escaped all liability from the entire debt
When the attorneys presented their bill
for legal services rendered the county re-
fused to allow them anything They
brought suit hi the federal court and the
case comes up for hearing here next Mon
day, before Judge Williams.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-26
MANUAL TRAININGS TEACHING.
1t EnlarEes the Boys Interests and
Helps Find His Right
Vocation.
From the Ladies' Home Journal.

From the Ladies' Home Journal
Manual training teaches no specific
trades, but aims to give knowledge of the
principles underlying all trades. Literally.
it means hand training. 1t teaches the
young men the principles and practices OF
carpentry. patternmaking, wood carving
blacksmithing, wise work and machine con-
struction, and it does it more thoroughly
and in far less time than ii is possible to do
it In the manufactures themselves. The
models are not finished articles, but are
simply practice pieces intended to embody
general principles in both wood and metal
l am led to believe that manual training.
by enlarging a boys interests and outlook.
not only helps him more surely to find his
right vocation. but also tends to make that
vocation one of nobleness and worth And
not only are these young fellows occupied.
but they are also successful. As students.
electricians. draughtsmen. physicians and
lawyers they are steadily making their way
to the front. which is encouraging to those
of us who believe in learning by doing.
In adapting manual training to smaller
communities there are economical consid-
erations that must be borne in mind The
full Russian system would be quite out OF
the question unless the school were a
large and well supported high school. The
equipment is expensive. the work technical.
in city schools of about 800 boys amounts
to from $40 to 800 per boy. But ] see no
reason why less aS elaborate ate, scheme si of Of
as sloyd should not be introduced into
every village school. 1t succeeds as we'll
for girls as boys, and finally is so individual
that children of all ages may work togeth-
er without disadvantage. A sloyd class
should not exceed from twelve to twenty
children. The cost of equipment may he
with complete set OF tools will cost from
SIS to S25. room equipped with twenty
benches would therefore. cost from $3.50 10
$500 This means best quality. Such an
equipment ought to last for several genera
tions less substantial outtt may be
bought for half the amount
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-26
MAKES MANY IMBECILES.
DIR. Talcott. of New York State Home
opathic Hospital, Points Out
Danger In Religion.

In his twenty-seventh annual report. DIR. S.
FL. Talcott of the New York State Homeo-
pathic hospital says: 1T may seem almost
sacril ge to some misguided enthusiasts
TO say that overzealous consideration or
religious matters in early life is productive
of imbecility in many cases. 1t is not the
fault of religion that its precepts are some
times presented to the young in such a
manner as TO shock the sensibilities to
inspire apprehensions and to instigate
doubts and fears and worriment in the
unframed hearts and minds of youth.
THE blessed restraints of religion cannot
be too highly appreciated. but the applica-
tion of religious truths should be made in
a simple. direct. clear and benign manner,
otherwise the injury of profound shock Irr-
duced by fears of the future may cause the
budding powers of the youth to wither be-
fore the fell influence of misguided and
bigoted religious zeal. The proper appli-
cation of religion tends to the binding back
and holding in timely restraint of ali these
evil forces which have been Inherent since
the first sin.
I'VE should recognize not only the saving
power of religion to preserve us from TENN
tation in this world, but also shouIu unre-
servedly accept its inspired and faith-pro-
ducinS consultations concerning the future
But the shock of fear should not be Der-
mitted to unnecessarily blight the forces OF
growing youth, nor should the agony OF re-
morse for past sins be allowed to produce
worry by day and insomnia by night until
physical and mental development is effect
ually arrested
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-26
CATTLE SUFFERED LITTLE.
This Weeks Snow Storm Caused Prac.
ticaliy No Loss on West
eru Ranges,

SALT LAKE. L., Nov. 25.-W. P. Ander-
son, of the railway bureau of live stock
statistics of the Union stock yards. Chi
cago, reports as follows concerning the ef-
feet of the recent snow storm on cattle in
the West:
From Oklahoma to Montana and
throughout the Rocky and inter- mountain
district no unfavorable conditions for this
season of the year obtain. The loss re-
ported from Oklahoma. II has been demon
strated. was due to other causes. In Ne
braska. Kansas and Iowa, where the storm
assumed the proportions of blizzard, feed
and shelter for stock is abundant. and. on
account of local severity in few cases,
the general condition was exaggerated.
w. G. Pruitt. secretary of the Montana
Live Stock Association at Helena, says,
in referring to the effect of the cold snap
on the Montana cattle range: No in
furious effect whatever"
nation throughout the entire territory
mentioned. The heaviest snowfall seems
to have been in Idaho. while the upper
Arkansas valley escaped radical weather
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-26

territory every deck. armed or unarmed
over which floated the stars and stripes
1t fought from 81 to s. to make the land
Tree over which fioated the stars and
stripes for every race, color and creed who
mad once gained its citizenship. This time
It's heroes were Farragut, Porter ana
Pauldins. 1t fought once more in 1895 to
Tree the people of Cuba from the intoler>
aoie tyranny of Spanish rule, and the gen.
lus OF Its admirals and commodores and the
eunnery OF Its men drove the Spaniard and
his nag from the Western hemisphere and
won a new empire in the Pacific ocean. The
heroes OF this war are the popular idols
oi the day. Tonight We honor Schley.
some other night it will be Sampson and
soine memorable night it will be Dewey.
IN the conquering of tribes and nations.
IN the overthrow of the governments of the
peoples OF distant countries in the seizure
and spoliation of the lands of nations which
are governing themselves, we have no
poweI: we are rescuing oppressed peoples
a Gnu eivlng them the protection of our flag
our sacred mission for Cuba has been sane
!ined by the blood of our sons and the vic
tSrleS OF our arms. and it must be carried
through Cuba and Porto Rico, under or
mand our products. The fertile Philip
pines. with American law, order and jus
tice, are to progress to larger apprehension
vi sei.Sovernment. to be enormously rich
IN lnelr increased productiveness and TO
require from us. and especially from our
racine coast, vast quantities of the prod
nnss. nGts OF {, our soil and mines, The Philip
coaling stations, the warehouses and the
marine.
From this coign of vantage We are with
IN easy reach of the open and ever wider
opening doors of the Orient. No matter
how rapidly our population within the
United States increases. no matter how
much American energy, genius and inven-
i've skill add to our productive power. the
American navy has given to us the position
which removes the cause for the fears of
the congestion which is already threaten
ing us, and the American navy, protecting
our merchant marine and keeping free the
sea Tor our commerce, has paved the way
for an exhaustless demand for all which
enriches our country, increases its power,
supports its population and promotes the
happiness and prosperity of its people.
The historian, in writing this glorious
chapter Of American history, this marvel
GUS campaign, which, in hundred days all
tered the map of the world and made the
United States one of the five great powers
Of the earth. will give the place of honor to
the American navy, and a distinguished
niche In the temple of fame to Admiral
Schley."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-26
MODERN OWNING ROD.
Purpose of Locating Bod
les of Ore.

From the Philadelphia Record
The divining rod has lost its old-time
prestige in this matter-of- fact age but it
is interesting to note that its apostles came
very near to method which has proved Of
great service In locating bodies of ore in
these days. 1t is not known generally that
the magnetic needle in its various forms
can be employed accurately to plot out
the character of known ore beds, even when
these are not iron ores; 1t is notable that
the Swedish engineers have done the most
70 develop this system. and they have been
able to discover unknown bodies of ore.
sueh ssa as ~ zinc. copper cobalt and nickel ny
er or smaller proportion Of magnetic iron
ore. such as hematite. The Swedish gov
tions by granting to the discoveries of
previous unknown ore deposits valuable
mining privileges. charters and rewards.
declination compasses are. they have
proved extremely valuable in plotting out
the location of covered veins of ore without
excavation or boring. A compass needle
freely suspended SO as to rotate about a
vertical axis will in any latitude take cer-
tain position dependent upon the intensity
magnetic force at that point. If, now. a
permanent magnet is approached to such
set. where there are no ore bodies: should
the needle then be brought within the
range Of the influence of a body of mag
netic ore Its readings vary according to
the nearness of the ore. and its size and
character. By plotting out readings OBJ
tanned in this way It Is possible to locate
accurately the greatest masses of ore. An
other. instrument In which the needle is
extensively used. This can also be COM
pensated for the earth's magnetism. and
manipulated so as to give one only the
component force of the concealed beds of
ore.
In view of the effectiveness of these two
instruments in locating ore bodies. it is
remarkable that they have not been more
extensively employed in prospecting new
territory. In paper read before the Brit
ish Iron and Steel institute. attention was
directed to the benefit Swedish mining in
dustry has received through their agency.
and stating that except in a few isolated
cases in the United States and Finland the
method Is practically unknown, although
it offers the practical miner a most valu-
able instrument.