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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-06
CURRENT COMMENT.
WHAT AILS THE DEMOCRATIC
PARTY.
(From the indianapolis News.)

(From the indianapolis News
When we consider the present condi-
tion OF the Democratic party, ne can
hardly be surprised that 1t has not the
confidence of the people. What can te
done with or through party that has
turned from Cleveland, Olney, Carlisle,
W. L. Wilson, Villas, Gray, Gallery, Vat
terson, EaiIchild and Palmer, to Bryan,
Altgeld, Jones, G. u. Williams, Gosbsl,
Mclean, Tarvin. Croker ard the other
little men who are now posing as leaders?
Here Is the real difficulty. A party is
judged by the inen whom 1t honoTs With
it, confidence. And 1t is simply impos-
sible to believe that the rsople OF this
country will follow a party that follows
such men as those now at the head of
the Democratic column. 1t Is worse than
idle to hope that the people of the United
States will turn the country over TO such
men as those now in control of the party
If every Democrat who was opposed TO
free silver had expressed his opinion at
the polls there would have been no sug-
gesti0n from any quarter that the party
should reaffirm the Chicago platform. II
these men would do their duty now they
could rescue the party from its present
incompetent leadership.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-06

Subscribers whose papers are not delivered
promptly are requested TO notify the Office OF
the DAILY PRESS. No. 90 Exchange street,
Portland Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-06

The second race between the rival
yachts was u repetition of the first. There
was hardly any wind, and the boats
failed to get over the course in the speci-
fled time. Nothing developed yesterday
more than Tuesday to throw any oonsid-
cradle light on the comparative merits of
the two boats Both were handled with
mastery skill, both made the m ost of
osery pun of wind, and both led at times.
The demonstration of Tuesday that the
boats are very evenly matched In light
breezes, was repeated, and that is about
all that can be said. What the relative
merits OF the boats are in fresh breeze il
yet to he shown, and 1t is to be hoped
that when the next race takes place the
conditions win be such as to make 1t pos
sible to show it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-06
CHAPLAIN MACQUEEN ON THE
PHILIPPINES.


One of the most comprehensive and In
teresting resumes OF the situation in
the Philippines is that given by the Rev.
Peter Macqaesn, Congregational minis
ter. who ssrved>as a chaplain In western
regiment. Mr.. Eacqusen prepared his
own statement, so there can be no errors
in 1t caused by Misunderstanding of his
words or Misrepresentation of his mean
Ing MIR. Macqueen declares that devil
msnt" began in the island with the
coming Of Gen. Merritt, whose naughty
manner and refusal to meet Aguinaldo
personally greatly exasperated the Fill
pines On the other hand he alleges
that the Filipinos were very i1so-
liant to our soldiers at first. and that our
men stood more from them than any
osher soldiers In the world would have
done Now things have changed and
cur soldiers treat the Filipinos badly and
oftsntimes with brutality. de relates a
case where Filipino was knocked down
simply because he was in the war OF an
American corporal, the latter replying
when demonstrated with that the Filipino
was only odd Niger" Race hatrsd
has sprung up, and the Americans and
Filipinos are constantly getting farther
apart. There has been considerable loot
ing by our troops, mostly, Mr.. MacqussD
thinks, for the purpose of getting keep
sakes. But what Is much worse q good
many cases of outrages upon native
women have been reported. In most In
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-06

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-06


: Venez ueia's representatives. before the
Arbitration Commission are trying to
accept the verdict as gracefully as posi-
BILE, but it is not difficult to see that they
are good deal disappointed. Though
England did not get every thing she
Stained, she cot very large part, and
her representatives are, and have every
reason to he. well satisfied. The interest
in slis country over the question long
since died out, and while four years ago
every body was talking about Schon burgh
lines. and protesting to know all about
the question, few will now take the
urouhls to trace out on the map the
boundary line laid down by the arbitra.
ton board. 1t Is difficult to realize today
that four years ago We were ready to fight
England over this question, and had 50
much confidence In Venezuela's side of
the case that we were not willing to admit
that England cnHid be engaged In any
thing but scheme of land robbery. Our
attitude then was, no doubt, partly due to
the fact that at that time 1t was the busi-
ness Of truly loyal Americans to hate
England, just as 1t is now the correct
thing to gush over her.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-06
CONCERNING BOOKS.

Again the seasons have rallied around,
autumn is here, and the day of many
new books has coms. Christmas is not
far of. and the publishers are making
early preparations for It, As yet the So
called gift books have not made their ap-
psarancs. but there are poems, essays
and novels galore.
OF the latter we have long list from
the house OF Messrs. l.. G. Page g. Com
pany, portland; Loring, short g. Har-
mon), and Of one Of these wish es-
recially TO speak, because the story Is q
most unusual one. ana believe that the
author is sure to make a very decided
mark In the world of fiction. The book
is Manders, A Story of Paris, by Elwyn
Barron, name which / fancy Is intended
to conceal the identity OF the author. At
all events IL strikes me as woman's
book, and one SO exqu isite and fascinat-
ing. aside from its very real power, that
one closes IL at the last page with heart
that has been stirred to Its very depths.
The authors literary style Is Of the
best, so perfect. indeed, that one hardly
notes 1t, for 81 is truly the art whoh con-
ceals ar t. and gives US living and breath
ing humanity. The touch is light and
delicate, but the depths sounded are of
the deepest. Pure and high is every note
that is struck, ard yet there are scenes
which In the hands Of q less perfect artist
would be gross ard impossible.
1t would be profaning this work to try
to give in few words the sad, sweet
story, for the hand of genius has mad
1t what 1t Is.
Nor is 1t all sad, for aside from the
pathetic figures of little Manders and his
pretty mamap," is the brilliant Florence
story, masterpiece in character draw
ing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-06
fsntrErxy 4 IS.

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY. CO.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm OF f. j. CHENEY
& Co.. doing business in the City OF Toledo
County and stale Aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each aud every case CT CATARRH that can.
not be cured by the use OF HALLS CATARRH
CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence, this eth day OF December, A. ID. 1885.
A. W. GLEASON,
tj Notary Public.
Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, aud
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials free.
H. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggist. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-06
Personal AND PECULIAR.

Attorney General W. 4. Haines has
sold his residence on Nudd street, Water
vile, to MIR. j. Howard Welsh, formerly
of Boston. MIR. sHaines has bought the
old Appleton house on Main street. q
sMrs. John b. Smith and Mrs. John
Winn of Lewiston have gone to Phila-
delphia to attend the wedding anniversary
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-06

1he despatch of more naval vessels to
the Philippines after the conference with
Admiral Dewey. looks as II that ofiloer had
advised the administration TO hurry up
and suppress the Instruction, and wi tb
that end in view had urged increase Of
naval as we'll as military force. Pre-
sumably the additional vessels ara
nsefled to blockade the Philippine ports
and cut of the supplies of arms and
ammunition for the Filipinos. There can
Do no doubt that If nothing short OF un-
conditional surrender is to be accepted
the larger she force both of vessels and
troops we send to the Philippines the
hetter. A campaIgn made by an oser-
whelming force will be likely to be brief.
aud therefore more humane, while no
more expensive than long drawn out
one With an inadequate forcs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-06
lEWElRY REPAIRING.

WE are familiar with all kinds Of JeweIr
w repairing and have made 1t speciality
for years. We are now ready to make 10 order
anything In rings or pins of any special design
you may wish at very short notice. MCKEN-
NEY. the Jewelsr. Monument Square, Portland.
tanl2dn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-06

Patrons OF the PRESS who are leaving town
temporarily may have the addresses of their
papers changed as often as they may desire by
notifying the ONCE
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-16
BIDS FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
They Are Now in the Hands of the
Board of Control

Following are the bids for school
supplies submitted to the board of con-
troll and tabulated yesterday by Secre-
tary Fellows:
Thomas f. Price-JOo0o pads. $50; 50
reams Oakland commercial note, $22.50;
30 reams Oakland foulscap, $3.50; lj0
reams Oakland letter heads $ll250; 1900
envelopes $l.25, SO; 100 gross colored
crayon. S25; 600 gross white Crayon, $i2;
80 dozen board erasCrs, S2lJ0: 10 pounds
pencil erasers. $22; 30 dozen felt erasers,
S31; 500 gross DiXCns high school pencils,
Sl.lS2.25 800 gross Dixon's Metropolitan
pencils, $40; 25 gross DiXon's cabinet
pencils. $3.50: 25 gross Dixon's secretary
pencils, S5G.25.
Prendergast & Geipel-Pads. $725: and
800; envelopes, $40; board erasers, $50 80; F;
pencil erasers. $22.50; DiXons economic,
S22; felt erasers. $3I; Eagle pencils, $195;
Dixon high school pencils 81 .J0 Metro
poitan pencils, $40 DiXon's cabinet pen
ellis. $3.50; DiXon's secretary pencils,
$5G.25: Eagle mercantile, $40; 60 gross
Eagle pen holders, S4O.5o co gross Forbes
pen holders, $3.50; 200 boxes elastic bands,
Tabers No 16, 500; iS0 dozen blOtters, $3.50.
Reynolds Bros.--Pads, $3.50: Oakland
note paper, $3.50; Oakland fOoscap, Sll0;
Oakland letter heads. $lO5: envelopes,
$l0.@; colored CraYon $l,; white CraYon,
$3.50; board erasers, $50: pencil erasers,
S22. a. Eagle pencils. Sl,O35; DiXon's high
school, S1S2.50; Metropolitan, S7O7.jO; sec
retary, s593S; cabinet SS.75; mercantile,
$4S.SS Eagle pen holders. $3.50; elastic
bands, $50; blotteIs. $l2: 30 reams Fabyan
6-pound note. $23.75: 200 reams Fahyan
1O-pound foosCap. $3.50: 100 reams Fahyan
1O-pound letter heads Sl2O 70 pounds
DiXon's felt erasers. s36: 30 pOonds Dix
ons economic erasers. $22
Peters Bros.--Pads, $500: Fabyan note,
$25.5O Fabyan foolscap, $40; Fabyan let
terheads. s127 envelopes. 5000; white
Crayon. Si5; board erasCrs. $22; pencil
Crasers. $25; Eagle Sun Perfection pen
ellis, 5000; Dixon high school $l,220; Dixon
Metropolitan. $74O: cabinet, Sll0.5O; mer-
camille SlO250 pen holders, No. 249, $500; ;
blotters. $i3.
J. c. Bone & Son--PadS, $500 80; Eagle
pencils, No. $40. $50; Dixon cabinet pen
ellis, $3.50; botters, $li.
The bids will go to the supply com
mittee and it is expected a report
awarding the contracts will be pre-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-16
THE WILL OF MRS. MOORE
1t Was Admitted to Probate Yester-
day-She Left 1000 to the
Home for the Frierdless.

The will Of the late Mary Moore,
was probated yesterday. In it Mrs.
Moore bequeaths 1000 to the Home for
|, Mary Moore. Of Scranton, Penn
sylvania, being of sound and dispOsing
mind and memory, do hereby make this
my last will and testament. hereby re-
voking and making void any and all
other wills by me at any time made
ana executed.
First direct that all my just debts
and funeral expenses be paid at once
after my death.
Second-I give and bequeath to Mary
Jane MCNally. of Scranton, Pennsyl-
vania, the sum of $1,000 in remem-
brance of her faithfulness and Kindness
to me.
Third give and bequeath to the
society of the Home for the Friendless
women and children of the city Of
Scranton the sum of 81 900.
FOurth-All the rest. residue, and re-
mainder of my property of whatsOeveT
kind or nature. or WheresoeVer the
same may be situated which | shall
own, possess or be seized of at the time
of my death, ! give, devise and be-
queath unto my two children, Thomas
Moore and Mary A. MARBLE share and
share alike, in fee simple forever. II
either of my said children die before !
do, then their lineal descendants, if
any. shall take the share and estate Of
the child So dying. but in default of
such lineal descendants living at the
time of my death | give, devise and be-
queath the share and estate of the child
50 dying To the right heirs of my late
husband, Thomas Moore, in fee simple
forever. Provided, that in case this
latter devise and bequest to the heirs
Of my late husband shall become oper-
atiVe, il shall be subject to a life tS-
tate for the husband or wife, if any,
of the child so dying before do, i'm the
estate ana share of such child
Fifth hereby nominate and appoint
my son, Thomas Moore. my daughtey,
Mary y. Marple, and Henry \. Knapp,
on the survivor or survivors of them,
executors of this, my last will and tes-
lament, and do hereby confer upon my
said executors full and complete power
to grant, bargain and sell and to con-
Ney by deed any portion or all of the
property. real or personal, which | may
own at the time of my death. without
liability on the part Of the purchaser
or purchasers as to the application Of
III" purchase money ana to invest and
reinVest the proceeds according to their
judgment for the furtherance of the
objects of this will
In witness whereof / have hcreunto
set my hand and seal this 9th day OF
April, 1897. Mary Moore.
CODICIL
|, Mary Moore. of Scranton. Pennsyl-
vania, do hereby make this C0diCil to
my last will and testament:
In case of the death of Henry A.
Knapp, one of the persons named as
executor in my will, either before or
after having taken out letters testa-
mentary upon the same then | direct
that the Lackawanna Trust and Safe
and Trust Deposit company shall bc
executor in the place of Henry A.
Knapp.
In witness whereof | have hercun-
to set my hand and seal this 2Oth day
OF September, 1897, Mary \. Moore.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-16
LARGE NUMBER OF PRIZES
Will Be Awarded at the Jr. o. U. A.
M. Excursion.

The list of sports prepared by the
committee of the joint Jr. o. L. \, NJ.
excursion, to be run To Lake Ariel on
Friday next, is an interesting one and
the contestants will be- rewarded by
valuable prizes given by the business
men OF Scranton and vicinity.
1OO-yard foot race-First prize. watch
charm given 10y ReXford & co. Second
prize, emblem pin, given by Yost Of
DunmOrc
1OO-yard foot race-First prize, set of
books, given by The Leader. Second
prize, cane, given by Bell n skinner
Third prize, cuff buttons, given by Con-
molly 4 Wallace.
One-half mile bicycle race-First
prize, bicycle lamp. given by Bitten
bender n co, Second prize, a sweater.
given by Conrad. Third prize, pair
bicycle pants, Samter Bros.
Sack raCe--First prize, a hammock,
given by Foote a. Shear, Second prize,
a pipe. given by w. f. Shoop.
Boat race First prize, silk umbrella,
given by Kramer Bros Second prize,
box Of cigars given by Harper e. Nc
MILAN.
Lemon race. for ladies First prize, a
hammock, given by Foote & Fuller.
Second prize, cake, given by Hunt
lngtOn,
Egg race--First prize, silver match
box, given by Mcmillan, the ieweler
Second prize, hat, given by Rose, the
halter
Running broad iump--First prize, pair
outing shoes, given by Lewis, Reilly q
Davies. Second prize, a cane, given by
Dunn.
Tug-of-war--No. 1915 VS.. 1922, prize,
an order cap, given by Lauer q Marks.
The sports are open to all and en-
tries free. For particulars address T.
A. Gerhig, secretary Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-16
A $55,000 LAND DEAL.
Hon. John R. Farr Purchases a Big
Tract on North Main Avenue
from Lackawanna Company.

Hon. John r. Farr yesterday con-
cluded negotiations with Superinten-
dent LOomis Of the Lackawanna COM
pany for the purchase of tifty-five acres
Of land on North Main avenue and will
at once open up the plot in building
lots. The purchase price was about
81 900 an acre.
The tract is located on the westerly
side IF the avenue between Cemetery
and Dorothy streets. 1t will probably
b. more readily identified as the land
lying west Of the hill on the Hyde Park
side of Trips crossing. 1t extends
along Cemetery street toA625 feet.
No. % school is on the highest por-
tinn of the plot. The ground on which
the school stands was only leased from
the company and revcrts to Mr.. Farr
when the lease expires.
The ground slopes gently to the
north and west and has always been
looked upon IS very desirable place
for residences.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-16
Court House News Notes.

John NJ. Gallagher yesterday entered
bail in the sum of $500. Patrick ].
Walsh became security for him
In the case of Bridget Murtaugh.
who it is alleged is insane application
was made Yesterday for the appoint
ment of "A commission to inquire into
her condition.
The report of the application of Mrs.
Pauline Scheuer for a divorce from
Henry Scheuer printed i'm The Tribune
yesterday did an unintentional injury
10 Mr.. Scheuer Through the mixing
up Of the facts in the Scheuer and
Hall divorce cases it was made to APP
pear that Mrs. Scheuer asked for a
divorce on the ground of unfaithful-
ness. That is not the statement con-
tanned i'm her petition. She alleges
cruel and barbarous treatment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-16
To the Members of the Republican
County Committee.

Notice is hereby givcr thut a meeting
OF the Republican county committee Of
I.ackaWannn county will be held on Sat
nrday August 49, 1890 at o'clock D. H..
at Republican headquarters in the Price
Building scranton, Pa, for the purpose
or hNing a time for holding the primary
eelction as provided for in rule :, of the
rules of the Republican party of Lacko-
wanna county, which rule reads as fol-
lows:
The primary election shall be held
each year at the date fixed by the conn
~ committee. Notice Of the date of said
election shall be given by the chairman
at least thirty go )days before the time
fixed for holding same by publication in
al least Two Republican papers. published
In Lackawanna county"
Every member of the said committee is
earnestly requested TO be present.
BY order Of
Y. n. Willard, Chairman.
Attest: ]. F.. Watkins, Secretary.
Scranton, Pa, Aug. II, 1899.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-16
TO DTSTRIRT'TE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
THAT DISPUTED SALARY.
Controller Howell Refuses to Pay
Either Hickey or Suydam.

city Controller Howell yesterday an
nounCed that he viii not countersign
the warrant for Acting Chief Suy-
dams pay. EX-City Solicitor Mckinley
rendered an opinion deciding that
Chief Hickey was entitled to pay for
the month in question, and when city
Solicitor Nosburg succeeded to the Of
flee he gave an opinion declaring that
chief Hickey was not entitled to the
pay.
Controller Howell says the question
of which of the two is the proper one
to receive the salary will have to be
settled in court.
The salary in question is for the five
weeks intervening between CHIEF
Hickey's dismissal and chief Walkers
confirmation when Mr.. Suydam served
as acting chief
The auditing committee of councils
and the mayor have approved the Suy-
dam claim.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-16
HIGH ON ROLL OF HONOR.
Position Occupied by the First
National Bank.

The roll of honor of the national
banks Of the United States. recently
issued, contains interesting informa-
tion from the comptroller of currency,
prepared by The Financier." 1t shows
that the First National bank of Scran-
ton is not only first in the state of
Pennsylvania and in this city, but
stands third on the list of 361 banks
in the United States showing surplus
and individual profits in excess of cap
ital
The two outranking banks are the
Chemical and the First National Of
New York, the fourth and fifth are the
Farmers Deposit National, of Pitts
burg. and the First National of Paris
Texas.
The New York Chemical National
bank shows Il capital of 100000, sur
plus and undivided profits of $6,77G, 436
The First National bank of Scranton
reported in 1898 100000 capital, $l,69S.
26S surplus and undivided profits, maxi
ing a result of nearly s per cent. in ad-
vance of gain in surplus for the year
over that of the New York bank.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-16
STATE CONVENTION
OF JR. 0. U. A. M.
1T WILL BE HELD IN THIS CITY
NEXT MONTH.

Sessions Will open on Tuesday,
Sept. 10, and Will Continue Until
Sept. 22-It Is Estimated That the
Convention Will Be Attended by
Over Eight Hundred Delegates.
Programme That Has Been Pre-
pared by Local Members of the
Order for the Week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-16
MR.. LEES CIRCULAR.
Outlines the Duties of the Com
pany's Advertising Agent.

The following circular has been is
sued by T, W. Lee, general passenger
agent Of the Lackawanna railroad:
Mr.. w. b. Hunter is hereby appoint
ed advertising agent OF this company.
The advertising agent viii have inn
mediate charge of newspaper, time
table and general advertising service
1t is desired to establish in connec-
tion with our advertising work a
bureau which shall be OF mutual bene-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-16
THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 49, 1soo

ft to the press and to this company.
From this bureau will be sent out to
the press from time to time informa-
tion concerning the Lackawanna road
having n news value, being furnished
by us simply as such. Newspapers de-
string special information are invited
to communicate with this department
To advance the efficiency of this de-
partment employees of the company are
requested to promptly forward to this
Office. addressed to general passenger
agent, all information that may be con-
sidered TO be Of public interest. Infor-
nation bearing upon the development
OF localities and the establishment of
new industries, etc, is especially in
vited.
The advertising agent will perform
such other duties as may be assigned
to him from time to time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-16
ARRESTED FOR INTERFERENCE
They Caused an Old Forge Colliery
to Remain Idle.

Thomas Evans and William Sopolis.
of Old Forge, We're arraigned before
Alderman Howe yesterday afternoon
on charge of creating a disturbance
and impeding the working of Jermyn
mine No. I at that place, where they
were employed as drivers. The charge
was preferred by the management Of
the mine
It is claimed that on August II they
refused To put car on the track when
ordered To do so by Thomas Curley,
the driver boss ana that they called
him vile names and assaulted him.
Next morning they stood outside the
mires and intimidated the men as they
were coming to work, so that the
mines were not worked on that day.
The alderman considered the evil
dence sufficient and held the PRISONS
in $500 bail each for appearance in
court.