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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19
The Mayors Only Escape.

And. ANYWAY. Mr. 1lattous deeds
should not be charged to mc.-From an
Interview with Mayor Moir in Last
Nights Truth.
They should not. if the mayor repudi-
ated them and emphasizes that repu-
diation by discipining the man who
misrepresented him. The Truth it
self says: "Tf Mr. Hatton acted with
out the authority of the mayor he
certainly did the mayor great in
Justice. for which nothing short of his
immediate dismissal from a position
he has grossly abused can atone. We
see no other reasonable conclusion
10 be derived from Mr.. Vests affidavit
and we say this without prejudice to
any of the parties concerned. 1t is.
according TO our view of the case. a
most humilating predicament in which
TO place the chief executive of the
city" Dismissal may be too severe.
Nobody wishes to take the bread and
butter out Of Mr.. Hatton's mouth for
an excess of zeal which he doubtless
thought would win approval at head
quarters. But the mayor,it seems to US,
must in justice to himself, do more than
djsavow Mr. Hattons error. He must
Censurc it as, in effect, a reflection
upon his own official integrity. The
public expects this, not on account of
any i'll will toward Mr.. Hatton or with
any wish to pursue him, but as an
obligation owed to the dignity of the
office of mayor.
The mayor has yet time in which to
cxtricate himself from this predica-
ment BY disciplining Private Secre-
tary Hatton he will give proof of his
disapprOval of the latter's course in
using the prestige of his office as a
leverage in a discreditable attempted
deal. BY Mr.. HattOns own admis-
sion he went to sec Mr.. West in Mr.
Walkers behalf. Why? What had
West to do with Walker or with Walk
er's confirmation? Hatton says West
is the paid hireing" of IA corporation
alleged to be guilty of debauching pub
lie officials. What business had the
private secretary Of the mayor with
such man?
The mayor must accept the COnse-
uuences if he fails publicly To rebukc
such an action on the part of his con.
idcntial agent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19
Let the President Decide.

Advices from Washington say that
for the past few months the "major
general commanding" of the American
army, Nelson a Miles, has been COM
pletely ignored by the secretary of war
and his subOrdinatcs. Under a recent
order of Secretary Alger, weekly con-
ferences OF all heads of Sub-dopart-
ments in the war department are now
held, but General Miles has been os-
tentatiously excluded from these gath
erings, although by virtue of his office
he ought to be the most influential
participant. So noticeable has this at
tempt to ostracize Miles become that
the Washington correspondent of the
Pittsburg Times, an unwavering sup
porter of the administration, is moved
10 write: THE chickering's and ILL feel
ing between the War department and
General Miles have wearied the public,
and their present relations are not con-
sidered as conducive to the best in
terests of the service or the country"
In situation of this character it
seems to us that the president of the
United States, as commander-in-ch CHIEF,
ought to take action of a positive and
decisive character. II is a situation
rising superior to personal preferences
or ambitions. 1t is one which inevit-
ably tends To disaffect and to demor-
alize the whole regular military SER
vice. If the president is not satisfied
with General Miles let him frankly say
so and ask for the latter's resignation.
which no doubt upon such request
would promptly be forthcoming. If on
the other hand he is not satisfied with
Secretary Algers record and person
ality, let him be equally direct and
frank and ask Alger to go. The logic
of the situation as effected by the two
official reports of war investigating
tribunals would seem TO call for the
displacement of one or both of these
men, for the good of the service.
But If neither of these alternatives
is acceptable to the president there
exists very simple third solution. Let
him summon Alger, Corbin, Weston
Miles and the various other heads and
bup-ltahS VI Nllt W III department 10 II
personal conference, and in their pres
ence express decidedly his opinion OF
their continual chickering's, with a
d pointed admonition that that kind OF
thing must stop Immediately. The
president, as comInander-in-chief in a
time of military activities, has a right
tn expect and also a right to demand
among the war Office officials. He has
the right to veto any scheme of ostra-
cism of one officer by other officers and
under the circumstances of this partic-
ular case. as they appear 10 the pub.
lie, this right is also duty which tho
president owes to the army and to tho
nation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

of all future advance for the archire-
lago. The issue today presented Is
whether under this responsibility the
United States shall permit Malay des-
potism to be established by an Asiatic
secret society, or whether. first, order
and the reign of law shall be restored
and next self-government lie intro
duced 10y America hands. To this is
sue only one answer is possible. and
it is being made as fast as our troops
can make il, hndered by the allies in
this country of this policy of intimida-
tion and assassination"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

implicated is forthcoming II will be
difficult to convince the British public
that these arrests, made at this par
ticular juncture, do not represent am
other sly trick played by President
kruger for the purpose of furnishing
an argument against the reforms which
he has been urged to institute. But
whatever may be the nature OF the
impending developments, it is eviuent
that new era of politics in the South
African republic is about to be ushered
t,,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19
REXFORD'S.
SCRANTON, May 10.

SCRANTON, May 10.
Do you carry a fountain PEN?
Mighty handy to have pen and ink
all ready. We are selling Paul f.
Writ fountain pens with solid lax
gold pen, with case and filler, for
one dollar Because some stores
get $500 is no sign they are not
the genuine Paul t. Writ.
THE REXFORD CO.,
1872 Wyoming Ave
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

Tho fighting men at Manila begin TO
feel that they are entitled to shorter
hours and more pay They are right.
The compensation for continuous SER
vice night and day in chasing WHY
foe i'm an unknown country Is alto
gether too small The government
should keep pace with the leading
manufacturers of the country ana
grant a ten per cent. advance in sal
aries at once.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

The esteemed Philadelphia Press,
which few days ago pronounced Soc
rctary Alger n well-meaning but weak
man now occupies column and n
half Of dcuble-lcaded editorial space
with laudation of his vigorous and ef-
tectivc" work. Which Judgment is the
DubIic to 1CCeptp
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19
LITERARY NOTES.

"A History of the American Nation,
by Professor A. G. Mclaughlin. which is
published by ID. Appleton & Co., Is the
first volume i'm the new Twentieth Cen
turN. The purpose Of this book is TO
trace the main outlines of national de-
NelOpment, to show how the American
people came to he what they are. These
main outlines include the struggle OF the
nations Of western Europe Tor possession
Of the New World: the foundatio and
growth Of English colonies; the develop
ment Of political ideas; the dithculties
and disorders Of the confederate period
the adoption of the Constitution OF the
United States; the effort 10 maintain
national independence; and the subse-
quent struggles and events that finally
brought all sections of the nation into a
bond of perpetual union. These events
have been so narrated that the reader
Will come to an appreciation of his po-
litiCal surroundings and of the political
duties that devolve upon him. For this
reason especial attention has been paid
to political facts. to the rise of parties,
to the issues involved In elections, TO
the development of governmental ma
chinery, and In general, to questions of
government ana administration. The "
Illustrative feature and especially the
maps have received the most careful at
tentiOn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

Editor Kohlsaat's nightmare story
alleging wholesale debauchery in the
last congress i'm the interest of a Cuban
republic does not appear to attract
confirmation. our Chicago friend
should name names.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

General BrOOlSe's transmission OF
word from General Wood that reports
of brigandage in Santiago province are
completely untrue suggests that the
Wood style of law and order ought to
prevail throughout cuba.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

Bertha Bellstein, who was sent to- an
insane asylum the other day, carried
with her three books: "Ben Hur,"
Uncle Toms Cabin" and Flashes Of
Wit from Bench and Bar" ii is
thought that the responsibility rests
on the last named work.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

having written lurid falsehood con-
cerning n plot to assassinate the en-
peror. American journalism is as un-
popular in the Fatherland as Ameri-
can pnrE,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

Temperance reform is liable TO make
ture. The English-speaking citizen
who INDUCES in hilarious liquid is in
danger of being shot as revolutionist.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

Leading politicians are still keeping
an apprehensive eye upon the move
ments of eXSpeakor Reed. SO long as
he shows no disposition to settle in
Ohio, however, there seems to be no
real cause for alarm on part of those
who dread his presidential ambitions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune Astrologer.
Astroabe Cast: 4.OS, a. m, for Friday,
May ~, 1899.
&p g ~

"A g 6w
A child born on this day will be of the
opinion that it would be better If many
"opcn letters" were scaled as soon as
signed.
The recent weather has almost entirely
destroyed the fun of the dust iicnds.
Bad luck that discovers ones friends Is
often a blessing in the end
The proper quantity of conceit that
man should possess, is one of the puzzllng
questions.
After all temptation Is about the only
thing that will prove mans honesty.
The faculty Of apprcciatipg actual
blessings is in most cases better than
great wealth.
In all conversation it is well to talk as
though you were on the witness stand at
court.
Ajacchus' Advice.
II is better to get licked fighting your
own battles than those of another.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

The Timcs-Herald is worrying lest
the bold, bad man. Quay should take
hand in the speakership contest.
Doubtless the Timcs-Herald editor
would prefer to boss that Job unaided.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19
Latest Troubles
in The TrdnSVddl


From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
GP HE ARREST by the authori-
ties of the South African repub-
lie of British subjects and for
u mcr officers of the British army,
assuming, as must be assumed. that
it has been made for probable cause,
derives whatever Importance may at
tach TO it from the fact that it will
tend powerfully to increase the strain
of a tension which had already nearly
reached the breaking point. 1t has
for some time been felt and seen that
the relations between Great Britain
and the little Bocr republic over whose
administration Dom Paul Kruger pre-
sides with so much shrewdness of
Judgment and tcnaCity of purpose,
were rapidly approaching crisis,
Some weeks ago petition was for
warded to London, whereby more than
10000 foreign residents of the Trans
vaal recited a long list of grievances
and appealed to the British govern
ment for relief. No one who under
stands how such things are done sup
poses that this action was spontaneous
as to its origin, or that it was taken
until official assurances had been OBJ
tanned with regard to its acCeptability.
If there had been any doubt as to this,
the manner in which the petition was
received by the authorities of the COL
onial department sufficiently defined
the situation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

A West Townsend, Mass, lady suffered from
severe stomach trouble for four years. Food dis
tressed her and made her dizzy; she could eat only
the planest food and even that caused her distress.
She bought box of Ripans Tabules and, she says,
"began to feel stronger and notice that my food did
not distress me SO badly, l have received great
benefit from them"
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

A German reporter is serving a
seven years sentence in prison for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

When newspaper correspondents were
brought to the front as prominently as
army and navy men in our war with
Spain, most of the Stay-at-home critics
united in the opinion that the best work
done by any newspaper man at the time
was that of Oscar King Davis. the COR
respondent Of the New York sun. His
account Of the capture of Guam by our
naval forces is perhaps the best thing
of the kind that has ever been written
Mr. Davis H. about to publish his nrst
book, entitled "Our Conquests i'm the Pa
Citic' This will contain the famous
Guam article a. well as many others
from the Philippines. Mr.. Davis had
much to do with Aguinaldo, and gives
in an interesting way the conclusions
that he arrived at from his numerous
conversations with the noted Filipino
chief. As he saw much of Admiral
Dewey, he has, for this and other OBJ
vious reasons. given much space to our
great naval hero. Tho book is to be il
lustratcd by sixteen half-tonc cnsrIN-
inCs, from photographs chosen out of sew
Cral hundred most interesting pictures So
lected or taken by Mr. Davis during his
work as "A correspondent
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

1t was at once made apparent that
this protest of twenty thousand Brit
ish subjects against the harshness and
injustice of their treatment by the
Kruger administration was intended
to be the point of departure for a new
line of policy, and since then the in
dications thus exhibited have been
abundantly confirmed. There has been
an interchange of communicat be-
tween Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, the
colonial secretary, and President Kru-
ger. and while their terms have not
been published, their tenor is an open
secret Mr.. Chamberlain has told
Dom Paul that the grievances stated
must be redressed and the latter, real
iZing that the British colonial secre-
tary means business, is even now pre-
pairing to take part in a conference
with the British high commissioner
for South Africa, though whether for
the purpose of covering a reluctant
retreat or inventing fresh preteXts for
inaction it would be hard to say.
The situation in the Transvaal Is
peculiar. Here lived, until a few
years ago, a rude and primitive COM
munity of farmers, isolated from the
world and content with their isola-
tion. They neither invited immigra-
tion nor desired it, They resented
and opposed it with all their might,
but it came in spite of them. The
discovery of gold within their terri
tory eXerted an attraction which there
was no resisting and the Transvaal
filled up with adventurous seekers af-
ter fortune, who soon outnumbered
the original owners and cultivators
of the soil. These Outlanders, as the
Beers call them, have immensely in
creased the wealth of the republic and
pay much the larger part of the current
taxation, but they are excluded from
any share in the government and are
subject TO a variety of veXatious and
burdensume determinations, against
which they have constantly protested,
but hitherto i'm vain. 1t seems that
now at last their demands, or the chief
of them, are about to be enforced,
o.
Such Is the crisis which the arrests
now reported have occurred to accentu-
ate. If the arrests shall prove TO have
been justified, the incident may
have no other than an indirect effect,
though that effect cannot be otherwise
than disturbing, but unless strong evil
| dence of the culpability of the persons
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

"A History of Bohemian Literature y
by Count Lutzow, is to be the next vol
ume in the Literatures of the World
Series published by d. Appleton e co.
The author has developed comparative
ly unknown field with tact and scholarly
discrimination, and his treatment of the
subject is happily re-cnforced by trans
lationS of Characteristic examples Of Bo-
nemian literature.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

Stephen Crane has fixed upon "Active
Service as the title of his forthcoming
novel. AS the hero and heroine have
many exciting experiences in the arena
of the Greco-Turkish war, II would seem
to be well chosen and likely to interest
his admirers, especially as it is of the
same general nature as the title of the
authors most successful work, The
Red Badge of Courage"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

Governor Roosevelt concludes the story
of his regiment in the June Scribners
with a striking letter from Il school
teacher, telling how some Of the Rough
Riders adjusted themselves to 'he con-
ditions of peace on their return nome.
1t is a tribute to the affection in which
the colonel was held by his regiment
The Humane Alliance. New York, Is a
popular and interesting magazine deHnt"d
TO animals and pets and humane cduoa-
tion. Tho May number Is remarkable
for it's fine illustrations and the great
amount and variety of interesting matter
in relation to animals.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

The success of Robert w. Chambers
new novel. Ashes of Empire" in Eng
land is beginning to stir the critics in
France and Germany II is said that
the German emperor Is very angry at the
book, and that trGnslationS are forbid
den. What that monarch will think Of
Mr.. Chambers new book, THE Con-
spirators," now appearing serally in
lIarpcr's Weekly. can only he surmiscd ::
for Mr.. Chambers has certainly used
Wilhelm as a character and treated him
with a playful abandon calculated to
arouse mcckcr mOnarchS to frenzy. AS
for the other book, "Ashcs of Empire v
it is receiving the enthusiastic praise of
the English press The novel ran through
the illustrated London News, and was
magniiccntly illustrated by Forester.
Now the Macmillans have brought the
book out i'm LondCn. and the Stokes com.
pany in New York, and editions follow
editions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

Harold FrcdcriC'S last novel. "rhc
Market Place" is to be published SIM
ultancously i'm America, England and
Canada. Tho American and Canadian
editions are to he illustrated by draw
ings made by Harrison Fisher. An es-
pecally interesting item of news is that
the novel in book form will contain much
that was omitted from ii in its serial
publication, and in book form only can
the reader have the story Just as it left
the pen of the author.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-19

The success which T.. ", Bullcn has
won by the force and vividncss of "Thc
Cruise Of the Cachalot" imparts Il Spc-
cial intCrSt to the announcement of his
forthcoming book. "Idylls of the Sea, -
which is to be published by y. Appleton
& Co. This book sketches varied phases
of the life and experiences of those vino
go down to the sea in ships. 1t is not
confined to the whalor's exploits, but in
cludes the things which are seen and the
adventures which are undergone by all
manner of men upon the sea. The keen
observation and dramatic quality of the
authors first book are Nividly illustrated
in this fascinating volume,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-04

Now we are prepared to pull out the
old pump and put in new pump. Pull
ling out and repairing the deepest we'll
pump is but childs play. You should
see our derrick attached to our 16 #.
wagon. And now is the time to buy a
pump. We have all kinds, but for an
ordinary we'll or cistern the PUSH
pump is the best. Drop us a postal to
the Myers Hardware Co.. Maumee, O.
,-Commissiouer Guudy's son, who
was mustered out of the service few
days since, is reported very sick with
fever at the home of his father in Ton
togany.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-04
Public Sale.

On Tuesday, March IA, 1899, the un-
dersigned will offer at public sale on
the old George Shiple farm, oue-half
mile south of Roachton, the following
described property: Three work horses,
two milch cows. heifer calf, four brood
sows, nine shoats, lumber wagon, one
horse wagon, top buggy, set double
harness almost new, single harness,
two-horse corn drill, sulky cultiYator
with seed attachments, clod crusher,
Champion binder, moving machine,
sulky hay rake, set bob-sleds, hay rack,
wood rack, two walking plows, tive
single cultivators, harrow, disc harrow,
tanning mill and other articles too mum.
erous to mention.
5lb MRS. L. B. SIMPLE.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-04

Frozen potatoes have caused the
price of the tubers to go up, and unless
the Michigan farmers have buried their
crop deep enough to escape the frost
the price will not be liable to come
down very much.
Within week after stray cat
put in its appearance at Findlay
house, the small boy who played with
it was stricken with scarlet fever. AT
loss to know how the fever was con-
tracted, the cat was examined aud
found to be broken out with rash and
to have all other symptoms of the dis
ease. The cat was killed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-04
Music and EIocutIon.

Miss Genevieve Carpenter and W. A.
Zapfe, of the Collingwood avenue Pres
byterian choir, will give musical and
elocutionary entertainment at the M.
E. church, Friday evening, March 10.
Among the selections rendered by Miss
Carpenter will be 1.-THE Chariot
Race" by Ben Hur; "The Battle OF
Gettysburg" 'McGayety on Roller
Skates" 1.-THE First Scene in PATHS
Life" and others of equal merit. Mr..
Zapfe will sing THE Flight of Ages"
Dora Darling" and other selections.
The talent comes highly recommended
and should call out full house. Ad-
mission 10 and Is cents.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-04

Joe Boff Is in Detroit this week
visiting relatives and friends.
ALI Wool Black Serge aad Hen-
riettas at 40 and so cents per yafT
VIM. BARTON.
The reason blow on the ear may
do irreparable injury, says the Ladies'
Home Journal, is that the air, being
driven suddenly and violently against
the drum OF the ear, might rupture the
membrane and cause incurable deaf
ness. The ears should never be pulled
or meddled with in any way, except to
wash them in the gentlest manner, the
orlice being cleansed with fold of the
washcloth rolled into little cone.
Some people seek credit apparently
as an accommodation when in reality
they are scheming to beat you out Of
every cent you haYe trusted them to-.
This class is worse than the fellow who
goes through the hack window at the
dead hour of the night and rifles your
breeches pockets. They bring re-
proach upon every poor, honest toiler
ana disgust merchants with the credit
system. There should be a law enacted
empowering the courts to exterminate
this class of professional beats by the
rope route. Life sentence is too good
for them and nothing short OF complete
annihilation will so completely purify
society.-EX.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-04
For 80 days only.

AS only intend to remain in Pei
rYsburg during the month OF March 1
will make special reduction in all work
and each Sunday will make a good
grade cabinet photo for only 81 90 per
doz. Improve this opportunity as it
will be your last chance.
VIM. CANNON.