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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17
A Step Forward.

We call attention to the brief but
thorough argument by Charles Henry
Butler. of Washington, u. g., in anoth-
err column. favoring the joint resolu-
ton now pending in congress empow-
erinG the president to enter into cores
pondence with the governments of the
principal maritime powers with view
of Incorporating into the permanent
law of civilized nations the principle Of
the exemption of all property at sea,
not contraband of war. from capture
or destruction by belligerent powers.
The idea underlying this resolution
has had for centuries the sanction of
the worlds broadest- minded thinkers !:
II cOntemplates a step toward the re-
tinement Of war which brightcns the
hope Of ultimate universal peace and
it should by all means receive the off
cial sanction of the American govern
ment, which Is the one great power
that is free 10 take firm stand for
higher ideals of civilized warfare.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17

From the Wayne Independent.
The Scranton Tribune Almanac for 1899
is a valuable hand book for northeast
ern Pennsylvania, Besides giving much
general information 1t also gives Local
facts in surrounding counties, In the way
of county officials, official vote OF 1898 and
many other important items. 1t is
handy book to have on the desk for ready
reference.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17
Abreast of the More Pretentious.

From Montrose Republican.
The Scranton Tribune Almanac and
Year Book has reached cur desk. 1t Is
a compact compendium of facts and fig
uTes, and as a handy volume for ready
referncc 1t will prove invaluable. In
points of Typography. illustrations and
the completeness and intrinsic worth OF
its subject matter, it is abreast of the
more pretentious of the ANIMALS published
by the great metropolitan dailies. The
almanac is a credit to The Tribune, even
as that paper Is a credit to Pennsylvania
journalism,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17
Why He Talked to Himself.

There Is an Irish porter employed IN a
large establishment i'm the city, one OF
the kind that will make a witty reply to
any sort of question. lie Is very fond
of expressing his views in general, and
has great admiration Of his arguments.
If he fails to get listeners he will talk
TO himself in lieu of something better.
\ member of the finn, being annoyed
one day at his constant muttering, which
he was unfortunate enough TO hear snt
for him.
Look here, John. did II ever occur 10
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17
Scranton Is Up to Date.

from lhe Lebanon Report.
The Scranton Tribune has issued its
Year Book" a volume of 40 pages con-
tanning local ana general political statis-
tics, sporting data and replete with a mis-
ccllany-all In readable form, carefully
prepared and eXcellently printed. 1t Is a
valuable handbook, reflects credit upon
the progress and taste of its projectors
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17
FREEDOM OF PRIVATE PROP
ERTY ON THE SEA FROM CAP
TURE DURING WAR.
by Charles Henry Butler.

by Charles Henry Butler
For nearly a century and quarter ef-
forts have been made to obtain for com
merCe on the sea exemption from capture
and destruction; to separate, if possible,
the desire of rapine, booty and destruc-
ton from the cOnsummation of the ends
desired by nations. and which have been
submitted finally to arbitration of war.
Benjamin Franklin, in 117J promulgated
views which the woUld is gradually
catching up" to, and there now seems
to be a fair prospect for the general
adoption as rules of international law of
those principles of freedom OF commerce
which were incorporated in the treaty
which he negotiated between the United
States and the King of Prussia, which
provided that even during war "all
merchant and trading vessels employed
in exchanging the products Of different
places and thereby rendering the neceS-
Saries, cOnvenienCes and comforts Of hu-
man life more easy to be obtained and
more general should be allowed to pass
unmolested."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17

That the president should want q
commission of able men to guide him
in his handling of the Philippine prob
lem is natural and wise. 4 commission
composed of such men as Admiral
Dewey, General Otis, eX-Minister Den
by, President Schurman and Professor
Worcester would command the unqual-
ihed confidence Of the country.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17
A34 LaCkaWanna Avenue

you that your constant talk and muttor-
ing are a great annoyance to people who
happen to be about? Why on earth do
you chatter to yourself anyhow
"Shure, have two reasons for don
that"
1.-TWO reasons, Wen, what are they
zone of them Is that | loke ter talk to
sinsible man, and the other is that
loike ter hear a sinsible man talk."-1it-
Bits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17

1t is the purpose of DR.. Coll to pre-
pare some statistics upon food con-
sumption In Porto Rico and he will rec
ommend to General Henry that flour
and dried meats be admitted from the
United States without payment of duty.
Dr. Coll will also recommend that ma
terial for the clothing of the poorer
classes and shoes for the country work.
ers be admitted free of duty. He con-
siders that the people would be great
ly benefited If q certain kind of pump
which permits them easily to obtain
good water anywhere in the low lands
could be supplied at a reasonable cost
and he will recommend that these also
be put upon the free list. His idea in
these recommendations is to benefit the
poor man and in this he will surely find
a willing chief in General Henry. Tho
commanding general is fully aware Of
the aenemic, half nourished condition
of the poorer Porto Ricans and he also
realized that men and women in this
condition cannot make good citizens.
He is disposed to do all in his power
to aid them, and if he cannot get food
to them at reasonable prices. prices at
which they can buy it, he will serious
ly consider the advisabllity of issuing
them rations until such time as proper
and necessary nOurishments are placed
within their reach.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17
SCRANTON. JANUARY II, 1898.

The value Of the Crawford county
system to the Republican party in
Scranton can be better estimated after
election.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17

The recent cOasting accidents, while
regrettable, have not been unexpected
The carelessness shown this winter in
this form of juvenile amusement has
been extraordinary. Parents more
than children are to blame.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17
An Interesting Issue.

From the Montrose Democrat.
The Scranton Tribunes almanac for
1899 has been received, and is crowded
from cover to cover with interesting mat
ter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17

General MERCER Frances eX-minister
of war, insists that Dreyfus is guilty,
but inasmuch as Dreyfus' innocence
means Mercier's guilt his testimony is
scarcely disinterested enough to make
a sensation
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17

The Chicago Times Herald asserts
that Senator Quay tried To get into
McKinley's cabinet. We do not believe
it, But if he We're in it he would add
strength to it,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17

thermore, this office. that OF the regis
ter OF deeds, was most corrupt. IL cost
one anywhere from one to three thous-
and pesos to register a deed or con-
Veyance and this over and above all
legitimate expense and royal dues. The
abolition or the royal dues and the in
stallation Of an honest registrar in
place OF the late incumbent has been
most excellent thing for the country
at large. The taxes on personal pass
ports have been taken off; this was n
drain on men of slender means and
while 1t only produced $1,000 pesos a
year for the state, it's abolition eases
the people OF the country. All stamped
paper has been made thing of the
past. Formerly every transaction in
which the government had n hand had
to be carried on upon paper stamped
with certain seals and which was sold
by the government itself for its own
profit. This was a fruitful source Of
income, producing nearly 10000 pesos
yearly. 1t has been Spain's custom to
prevent fishing in all rivers and lakes
of Porto Rico unless the fisherman paid
u good round price for a license. OF
course much fishing was done without
license because the government could
not watch water ways sufficiently close
to punish all offenders, still the meas
ure was hardship for the poor man
and he is better off now that it has
been removed. Also a tax called the
territorial tax" which amounted to
five per cent. on all agricultural pro-
ductions, has been removed and in
these two last mentioned acts one can
see the governors purpose of lighten-
ing the burden for the rich and poor
alike.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17
Dress Innings.

The Best Kid Cambrics, sale price 2Hc
1O.cent quality Taffeta Lining, sale price Sc
12.cent quality Taffeta Lining, sale price &c.
15.cent quality Taffeta Lining, sale price loo.
1S.cent quality Taffeta Lining, sale price 12Hc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17

does not condone the original offence.
He has tiagrantly violated military law.
If discipline IS to prevail he must face
Il court martial
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17
Today's Special Bulletin.

1Sc Mixed Fancies, sale price 1890.
25c Fancies sale price 1Sc.
SOC Wool Plaids, sale price 25c.
soc Covert Cloths sale price 35c.
65c Whipcords sale price SOC.
S1.00 Silk and Wool Novelties sale price 75c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17

The question of freedom Of non-offend-
ing commerce has since then been the
subject of much correspondence and dis
cussion, and to some extent, of treaty
negotiation, but up to the present time
there has never been any general con-
Vention in regard thereto, although there
have been special treaty provisions of OK
emption between individual powers, as in
the case just cited aud our treaty with
Italy in 1871.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17
A Valuable Hand Book.

and is another evidence that Scranton is
up to date,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17

The case of NJ. Quesnay de Beaure-
paire. recently resigned from the
Court Of Cessation at Paris, should
teach all men of mediocre ability the
wisdom OF preserving golden silence.
Until his recent participation in the
Dreyfus affair, Nj. de Beaurepaire had
been regarded as man possessing at
least a small quantity Of common
sense. From the instant, however, that
de Beaurepalre began to talk for publi-
cation he was recognized at once by the
world as a demagogue and intellectual
weakling of the most pitiful class. The
sudden transition from an honored
Judge of the court of appeal to ted
ious. tactless talking machine has been
remarkable. 1t is an unpleasant dis
covery that chills ones faith in French
justice.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17

dealer who offers things too cheap is
probably selling the low grade. The
gilt lettering on a package of adulter-
ated coffee or can of vegetables doc
tored with boracic acid is as bright
as that upon packages of pure goods
and the low price at which the in
ferlor articles are sold often tempts
the buyer who should know better.
For the flood of cheap goods on the
provision markets the buyer is large
ly to blame. If people who purchase
groceries would use the care that many
exercise in selecting clothing, for in
stance, the manufacturers of adulter-
ated food would soon be obliged to go
out of business. II. however, the
heads of families cannot be made to
understand that it is poor economy to
purchase food that will destroy the
digestive organs of the consumer,
laws should be enforced that will to a
certain extent protect these who nre
unable or unwilling TO take care Of
themselves
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17
Black Dress Goods

few pieces Crepons sale price 200
Soc Brocaded Wool and Mohair, sale price ESQ
35c Storm and French Serges sale price 25c.
SOC Figured Mohairs, sale price 35c.
75c Figured Mohairs, sale price 49c.
csc Black Crepons, sale price 65c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17

There seems, however. now to be a
favorable opportunity of obtaining "A
general International agreement by
which warfare on the sea can be con-
trolled by rules of civilization and human
ity. similar to those which have been
adopted by practically every nation in re-
gard to- warfare upon land. The recent,
and now happily terminated, hostilities
with Spain have brought the matter into
greater prominence than it had during a
long period of peace, and there is a gel-
eral sentiment in this and other countries
that conference of representatives from
all the maritime powers Of the world,
called to cor slider this question in all OF
its aspects would result in the general
adoption. of the principle, not AZ a spe-
cial treaty provision between particular
nations, but as a general rule of maritime
and naval warfare.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17

The president in his annual message,
communicated to congress at the begin
ming of the present session, recommended
the adoption of the principle by this
country, and asked that he be authorized
to enter into correspondence with other
powers to the end of obtaining its gen.
eral adoption by maritime nations. Reso-
lutions have been introduced in both
houses of congress endorsing the presi-
dents views, and are now under consid-
GRAFTON by the appropriate committees.
If the existing opportunity shall be
aVailcd of, and this great forward step
taken under American leadership, it will
certainly rebound TO the lasting credit
and glory of the United States, the ad-
ministration, : well as every one who
aids In the contamination Of a movement
which three-Quarters OF a century ago
was ascribed by Count Nesselrode, one OF
the ablest European diplomats, as IA
crown of glory to modern diplomacy"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17

General Sanguilly. the Cuban who is
coming TO Washington to protest
against General Ludlow for refusing to
let him make trouble in Havana, might
better save his carfare.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-17

one OF the principal contributions
which have been abolished by the mill
tary authority in Porto Rico is known
locally as Derechos Roales, in Spanish
Royal Dues in English. There was a
crown contribution on all transfers of
all kinds of property. 1t ranged from
one half of one per cent to three per
cent. of the value of the property trans
ferred and 1t brought to the crown Of
Spain some l4S,000 pesos a year. Fur
The evening times., 1899-03-27
Are Both Captured.

When Mr. Bryan made his reply to the
invitation OF the Democratic Club depend
ent on proofs of the Democracy of the con-
ganized a one-dollar-a-plate dinner on JEFF
fersons birthday at which the Chicago
platform was to be upheld. This was con-
sidered important because il was alleged
10 be the real purpose of the Democratic
Club 10 inaugurate a campaign inside the
party for the abandonment of free silver
Mr. Croker and his associates did not fam
cy this rival dinner, and have, il is affirm
ed, managed the capture of the one-dolIar
movement by persons who are or profess
10 be more interested in other issues than
free silver. The original chairman Ss the
one-dollar affair has been ousted and the
programme changed. IT is probable, how
ever, that Mr. Bryan will attend and speak
in which case he is likely to carry the
crowd by his eloquence and logic
Perhaps it was TO have been expected
that an attempt would be made in New
York TO achieve what the gold men were
unable TO effect at the last national conyen-
zion. The Democracy is needed by the am
bitious New York men who deserted the
party three years ago. Without it, they
are bound to have their aspirations de-
feated. Yet for reasons of their own they
are with the Republicans in relation to the
silver issue. II was inevitable that they
should take advantage OF Jefferson's birth
day TO gather leading Democrats from all
parts of the country and then begin a war
on silver which they hoped would frighten
the Democracy into surrender. They
point out that Bryan was defeated by so
The evening times., 1899-03-27
MoHEGAN VICTIM TO SUE.
Baltimore Woman seeks to Recover
for Injuries Sustained.

Baltimore, Md, March 27.-Miss Kath-
the passengers saved from the wreck Of
the steamship Mohegan. October II last,
has decided TO institute suit TO recover
compensation for the personal injuries she
sustained in that disaster. Messrs. Thomas
G. Hayes, James p. Gorter, and II. Arthur
Stump are Miss Mobiles attorneys. They
will probably file the suit in this city to-
day.
Miss Noble is the daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs Horace Noble and il is said she is
still suffering from the effects OF her fear
full experience in the wreck. The steamer
belonged 10 the Atlantic Transport Line
and sank about o'clock in the evening
OFF the coast of Cornwall, England.
In a letter to her parents Miss Noble
graphically described her experience. She
was at dinner when there was sudden
crash, which she first thought was caused
by the machinery OF the steamship break
ing down After going on deck to ascer-
tain the nature OF the trouble Miss Noble
returned TO her stater0om, got out a life
belt, and made preparations 10 get into a
lifeboat. AS she started to go on deck
again the lights went out
She was washed of the sinking ship by
wave but did not lose her presence of
mind Some wreckage helped her to keep
her head above the water. She was in the
water several hours before being rescued
by boat. She lost all her effects except
the clothes she wore.
At the time of the disaster the steamer
was on the voyage from London TO New
York. There were on board 149 persons,
comprising 90 officers and crew and 80 pas
sengers OF the passengers IA were saved
and 80 lost. OF the officers and crew "a
were saved and 62 lost.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
A Sensible scheme.

The Illinois Legislature has under con-
sideration free employment agency bill.
providing for the establishment of one free
employment Office in each city of not less
than 50. 900 population. and three in Ch:ca-
go, to be known as Illinois Free Employ
ment Offices" Each Office will have su-
perintendept, assistant superintendent, and
clerk, and lists of all persons seeking en-
ployment shall be kept. A proviso. which
CARNATIONS, is that these lists are not to
be open to public inspection or furnished
to employers whose workmen are on strike
or locked out.
This is one of the most sensible plans
ever invented for the solution of the labor
problem. Half the abuses and inconven-
fences of the present condition of things
come from the fact that there is no way
for the workman to change employers
without serious detriment to his own in
terests. and also, in certain lines of busi-
ness il is impossible for the employer to
find competent and reliable people to carry
out his designs. well-conducted agency
on the system outlined above ought to
serve as sort Of labor clearing house.
When a thousand workmen in factory
town are able by their best efforts to earn
only bare living wages from day to day;
when they know that hundreds of men
without families to support are ready to fill
their places at a days notice, and when, as
often happens. they are in debt to the COM
pany stores for food bought during the
The evening times., 1899-03-27
The Telegraph.

From the New York Adyertiser)
As the modern reader picks up his paper to
learn the news of the same day at Manila he
hardly realizes what a difference the telegraph
has made in the making. and marring of mems
fortunes. A mistake is far fatal now than it
was in the days of old. As Sir John Seeley has
pointed out, Napoleon's career would have ended
in Egypt had immediate publicity been possible,
and the responsibility been brought home to
him. Nelson had destroyed his fleet, he had
lost 5000 soldiers. and he deserting an army
he could not bring away. Before France knew
the fact, he had won her heart with fresh vic
tories, gained with fresh soldiers. Similarly the
real truth concerning the terrible Moscow cam
paign was not understood for months. Even the
result at Waterloo not definitely known in
London, few hundred miles away, till four days
later; for the Morning Chronicle of June %,
under the heading, Total Defeat of Bona
parte,'' began its dispatch: "We stop the press
to announce etc. The modern reader would
not buy his paper could he not hear OF
even trivial occurrences the day after they
happened; and while an old-fashioned gen
eral would be deciding what to do next, the
modern one would be hopelessy condemned by
the world and recalled by his government.
The evening times., 1899-03-27

many votes and that unless the party can
draw that many next year it must be de-
feated again; that. therefore, there must be
harmony in the party, and this can be
achieved only by the surrender of the ma
jority to the gold minority.
The more the business develops. the
wiser appears Mr.. Bryan's refusal to get
into the trap. The free silver SENTIMENT
has made progress in New York, and
number of men of influence who were not
active in support of Bryan before have
principles in order to antagonize the gold
men who heretofore have had
control of the city and in some
measure of the State organization.
There is every reason to believe the re-
affirmation of the silver plank would be
approved by large majority OF the Demo-
Gratis of the State. This would be seri-
Gus menace to the power of the Democratic
clubmen and fatal to their ambitions. 1t
is Mr.. Bryan's idea that harmony between
the Democratic party and those who de-
serted it in the last campaign is possible
only on the Democratic platform.
AS it is now, If the next convention up
holds the principles of three years ago.
the New York enemies will be powerless to
make the impression they did then. There
will be no such appearance of disorganiza-
ton as that which cost so many votes at
that time Even if the anti-silver element
should control both dinners, the great
body of the party in New York will un-
derstand that there is still Democratic
party which is moving on toward victory.