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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-07

In Iceland men and women are In
every respect political equals. The
nation, which numbers about 10000
people, is'governed by representatives
elected by men and women together.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
HUMAN NATURE STUDIES
Dewey's Wideawake Men.

AS is well known, the Olympia broke
q propeller blade en- route home from
Manila and has to steam along with
only one engine active. At Leghorn,
Italy, Joseph l.. Stickney, the Chicago
Record correspondent who stood on the
bridge with Dewey during the Manila
fight and is coming home with him, was
talking with the admiral about this
point. II asked he writes, whether
the speed was not somewhat checked
by the necessity of couuteraCting the
side movement of the one engine by the
use of the helm"
oh. I suppose so, replied the ad-
miral, ri Just ask that signal boy
and find out whether he has taken any
notice of the helm motion coming
through the Mediterranean since the
screw was injured
THE signal boy was en- the watch
on the bridge, and the admiral had no
means of knowing whether the young
ster had been at the wheel, but his
object was to learn how attentive the
lad had been to the steering of the ship.
e" I think sir he replied to the ad-
mirals question, that we carried
little starboard helm all the way down
the Adriatic.'
ABOUT how much?' asked the ad-
mral
" Five or six degrees, l should say,
sir
" Go ask The chief quartermaster,'
said the admiral.
Presently the ycungster came back
and said that the average starboard
helm carried while running with the
port engine only was five degrees.
""There! What do you think os that"
said the admiral triumphantly. That
boy is a fair specimen of our appren-
tices. They keep their eyes open and
learn all about the ship and the meth
ods Of handling her without being
forced to do So
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
PERSONALITIES.

King Menelik of Abyasinia, is said to
be at work upon a chain of evidence to
support his claim of descent from King
Solomon.
S. S. Mcclure founder of McClure's
Magazine, is said to be the original Of
one of the characters in Robert Louis
Stevenson's "The Wreckers," and of an
other in Mr.. Howell's "A Hazard of New
Fortunes"
No successor to DR.. Il. l.. Hale in the
pulpit of the South Congregational
church, of Boston, has yet been chosen,
nor is it likely that a selection will be
made this year. Dr. Lyman Abbott will
fiji the pulpit in January.
Sir Stafford Northcote whose name is
mentioned in connection with the COVER
norship of Bombay, is one of the most
silent of NJ. P.'s. He is married to the
adopted daughter of the first Canadian
peer Lord Mount Stephen.
Mrs. Shver, who lives in Southern
Georgia, ought TO have a place in the
worlds history. She has had no fewer
than $40 descendants, 23j of whom are
still living. This grea t-great. grandmother
is 90 years of age, but still brisk and en-
er'getic
President Loubet of France, has won
much appreciation from the people of his
country by his devotion to his aged
mother and his occasional visits to this
fond peasant woman are looked upon by
the French as a great proof of his demo-
cratic spirit.
Elihu Root is the eighth secretary Of
war credited to New York. His prede-
cessOrs from that state were John Arm
strong (Madison) Peter B. Porter John
Quincy Adams; Benjamin r. Butler
(Jackson); John c. Spencer CTyler); Will
lam L. Marcy Polk) John NJ. Schofeld
tJohnson), and Daniel S. Lamont (Cleve-
land).
Professor Milton Updegraff who for
the last eight years has held the chair of
astronomy in the University of Missouri,
has been appointed professor of mathe-
matics in the United States navy, with
the pay and rank of senior lieutenant.
He will be stationed at the naval obser-
vatory near Washington. The appoint
ment is one held in high regard by as
tronomers, being for life at a comforta-
bic salary, and with large opportunity for
scientific research.
DR.. J. Z. Price, while persuading Gov
McKinley's policy to the Methodists at
Ocean Grove pointed out the rather re-
markable fact that the presiding officer
of the convention that nominated Mr..
Mckinley was a Methodist; that he. him
self, was a local preacher; that the man
who nominated him was a Methodist;
| that the man who seconded the nominal
| ton was Methodist; that a large num-
| Der of the delegates were Methodsts, and
| that when the house of representatives
was chosen 26S of the members were
| Methodists.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
NUBs OF KNOWLEDGE.

There are $1,000 Hebrews in Italy.
One-tenth of the world is still unex-
plOred,
Peoria distileries use 10000 bushels OF
corn daily.
Women ara not permitted to be photo
graphed in China.
There are l0SO0 lawyers in Manhattan
borough, New York
only six persons cut OF a thousand
reach the age of 65.
Maine and Michigan require but 90 days
residence for citizenship.
One-fourth Of the earth's population
dies before reaching the age of H.
Five thousand Chicggo families are
seeking female help without success.
Owing to the dry, cold atmosphere, not
single infectious disease is known in
Greenland,
The Phoenicians We're not the inventors
OF the alphabet. The honor belongs to
the Egyptians.
a few weeks ago the Krupp factory
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
His Occupation.

A rather good story is told at the eX-
pense of the Rev. w. w. Moir, rector
of st. Eustace church, relates the Adj
rOndack. 1t is Mr. Mors custom to
take the offertOry every Sunday to
some one of the hotels and receive
check therefor. The hotels are glad of
the small change, and it is more con-
venient to send a check to the secre-
tary than quantity of small change.
This week Mr. Moir was counting out
the silver and bills at one of the large
hotels while the clerk was making out
the check. He observed a small boy
watching him with evident curiosity.
well. my boy, what is it said the
reverend gentleman. in his usual kind
ly way. "Oh, nothing, sir" said the
boy and glanCing again at the pile Of
silver and nickels on the counter,
only are you the gentleman what
runs the slot machine down stairs?"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
He Protected the Clerk.

A typical story of Lord Curzon
comes from India. A government
clerk on a visit to his home Overstayed
his leave a day or two, and was dis
missed by the head OF his department.
AS the man had over twenty years
service he appealed to the viceroy, and
in due course the head was asked to
explain, says the Chicago News. He
gave the reason for the dismissal as
general incompetence. The viceroy or
dered the clerk to be reinstated, and
wrote across the report that in his
opinion the incompetence lay with the
man who took twenty years to dis
cover such a shortcoming in his clerk.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13

will soon use American ploughs, put
on shoes and stockings, go to school,
get up caucuses, nominate tickets, vote
and hunt for office as readily aS our
Americans do at hCme."
Testimony to this effect is heard
from every experienced observer
American and foreigner, who Is not
blinded by prejudice or excitement The
date upon which the treaty of cession
of the Philippines was ratified by our
senate will in. time to come be looked
upon by both Americans and Filiplnos
as one OF the brightest anniversaries
in the history Of civilization.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
Object Lessons Needed.

LIEUTENANT VAN pITZES
of the United states warship
- Charleston, now stationed in
the Philippines. has written
to Senator-elsCt Scott Of West Virginia
an interesting letter upon phllippine
conditions, IN the course Of which he
s lys' II think the FiliplEos will give
up before the end of tha next 5rv
season, and perhaps long before that
l think ! am within the limit Of fact
when | say that not 10 per cent. Of
the Inhabitants Of these islands have
any interest in the insurraction and
that threc-Quarters Of these take their
attitude owing to misrepresentation OF
our people and the intentions Of our
government, while a very large propor-
t'"n Of the natives would prefer Amer
lean rule to any form Of government
ny th"lr own people. The only real
irreconcilables are the leaders. who
hope 10 get control Of the islands and
thus get rich
Major Theodore Stcrnberg, brother OF
surgeon General SternberG, now sta .
toned at Iloilo, writes home: "T look
forward u the time when there shall
be American homes, American families
ana American schools here II want
to sec American ideas grated on IN
this native stock and | believe the graft
VIII grow and bear fruit. Catch thes
natives young and they can he made.
the rank and file of them, good. useful
citizens; but what can you eXpect
when labor IS not considered honor.
able, when the foreigner viii not cct
up 70 help himself to a cigar on a
table in the same room, but will call
for servant to get ii for him? We
must show these people by object les.
sons the honor which is i'm honest
labor, the delights Of American home
life on the farm and the dignity Of
awning your own farm and living on
I. | have met many inquiries as T.
when are the Americans going to es
tablish schools. These people are
anxious to learn and want schools
and after the fighting is over nothins
our people can do would meet a quicker
or more grateful response than free
schools. The rate of wages paid /!
the real criterion by which to fudge
Of people. Not far from Iloilo is ;
plantation, sugar; the owner a for
eigner, paid 81 Mexican and So United
States money a month for his labor
ers! Just think Of 1t, 81 per month 70
man! / want these people taught t,
earn and get decent wages, and tina
is the bottom Of this whole question o
the future. and the elevation Of labo
here vs. the oar we must use Tines
people quickly catch on II shown. ant
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
Naval Development.

q ONE TINE, ago upon the basis
of an Inadequate cable dis
w. patch, we called attention to
certain suggestions for naval
Improvement made by Congressman
Foss as the result Of his personal study
of European naval conditions. His
subsequent return to this country and
elaboration of these suggestions fur
nish warrant for a second reference
to the matter
These innovations will be urged by
Mr.. Foss when congress meets: A
naval policy board to formulate a har-
monious programme of naval con-
struction to run through a series of
years: a great system Of national
naval reserves; new administrative sys-
TEN for navy yards; barracks for sea-
men ashore: new system of rewards
for deeds of heroism, perhaps by the
award of medals similar to foreign
decorations; and a system of stone
docks. In explanation he says: "Our
navy is being built piecemeal and with
out any well-detined programme. The
plan of one year may be changed by
congress the next year. There should
be board of naval experts 10 deter
mine what kind Of a navy the United
! states should have, and it Should fos.
mulate plan Of construction that
should extend over a term of years.
Such a system would give a navy built
for specific ends and on Harmonious,
Well-balanced lines, with due propor-
tions of the various types of war yes
sells. The recommendations of such a
board would command the confidence
of congress, and would save that body
much experimenting and blundering.
| would like to see Admiral Dewey at
! the head of such board. ] have be-
come convinced that the American
people want a great navy and that they
| will give the money freely to build one
but we should not go on in our old hap
hazard way. Now is the time for A
well-defined system"
Opposition to reasonable naval devel-
opment has been vanquished by the
logic Of recent events. We are now
a sea power, with outlying possessions
thousands of miles apart. Our seamen
are the best atloat and our naval sys-
TEN should be in unison. Congressman
Foss will have widespread support for
mis- well-considcred projects of naval
development The navy Is the nations
pride and nothing that it needs will be
withheld.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
The Persian Method.

a physician recently returned frim
Persia relates how he once entered a
BARRIERS shop and while waiting for his
turn saw a man treated for rheuma-
tism. The barber, after a short prayer,
touched his patient three times with a
hot iron That was the cure.
The next man was suffering from a
bad foothache. He was operated up-
on for IS or p minutes Finally a por-
tion Of the tooth was removed
"Ah" exclaimed the barber calmly,
that's the piece in which the pain
was"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
The Wall of the Beers.

"<HE COMMANDING general
of the Boer army, General
Joubert, who is also vice
president Of the South Atrl-
can republic, cables to the Chicago
Record:
The swarms Of capitalists and ad-
vcnturers who have been attracted to
the Transvaal by it's gold are not con-
tent with trying by their cunning to
swindle the Beers out of their lands
and their riches, but they would control
the country absolutely. For this pur-
nose England is used as a cats-paw by
these men. What could better serve
their end than loudly to complain that
the Beers are depressing the uitland-
ers Then the whole world Will cry
shame upon the Transvaal, Next come
Joseph Chamberlains screams for the
maintenance of suzeralnty, and on top
of that his quarrel with the Trans
walls franchise regulations. THIS
reaches the ears of the whole world,
and the Transvaal, deserted by all the
civilized or great powers is unable
to get either impartial investigation or
arbitration. Thus, unaided by any,
the republic must bow the knee to
Chamberlain, must concede his dd-
mands and lose its independence or
else set all South Africa ablaze. This
is our true position: We hope and pray
for peace, but we shall not abandon the
indepe ndence Of the republic So long
as we have life, let the cost be what 1t
may"
An appeal Of this kind for sympathy
is likely to be in some degree effective;
but the intelligent public at large while
respecting the desire Of the Beers for
Independence, does not forget that in.
dependence can only be allowed to a
small power upon the basis of its fair
treatment of all law-abiding inhabit-
ants within its territory. If the Beers
had dealt fairly and generously with
the uitlander element it's appeal to the
worlds sympathy would today be ir-
resistible. But injustice has a habit OF
coming home to roost; and this return
is FASTENED when the role OF tvrannv
is assumed Ivy nation not strong
enough to brazen it through.
If Colonel Esterhazy consents to
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
where better judgment should be ex-
erciscd

The main charges against Pension
Commissioner Evans had absolutely no
foundation but 1t would seem that there
was good deal of merit in the objec-
tion to the rule which requires special
pension examiners to ask soldiers Wild
ows If in widowhood they have lived
chaste lives. 1t is explained that this
rule applies only to widows against
whom charges Of immortality have been
filed, but for obvious reasons it is use
less as a precautiou and grossly often.
sive in its implication. We don't know
vino promulgated this fool rule but
whoever did ought to be ashamed OF
himself and Commissioner Evans
should waste no time in ordering its
repeal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13

W vE OFFER no apology for
W. dcvoting considerable
space in this issue to the
instructive paper on
trusts read last night at Chambers
burg before the state convention Of
nil!ers by the accomplished president
judge of Franklin county. Signs are
50 abundant of an acute and growing
public interest in this giant problem of
our time that any intclll ont contri-
button to the literature of ii is assured
of popular welcome; and of Judge
Stewart it must b. said that he handles
no subject which by keen analysis and
outsgoken opinion he does not notably
ilumine.
Testifyng as we must, to the exCep-
tional lucidity Of his presentation of
the respective arguments for and
against trusts, regret is unavoidable
that at the climax of his address he
leaves the stage without having offered
specific suggestion of remedy The
hint at regulation simply pques our
desire to learn his ideas as to how this
may be made effective toward the
ends he so vividly outlines. 1t is not to
be disputed that against absolutism in
commerce most of the objections are
pertinent that we in America have
been taught to advance against absou-
tism in government. The Concentra-
ton in one company or in one execu-
tive official of unlimited power over a
large branch of human activity is as
dangerous in trade as il is in politics,
conducting to arrogance and oppression;
ana bearing in mind Judge Stewart 5
political history we are not surprised
TO find him arrayed fearlessly against
1t. But declamatory opposition is fu-
tile unless accompanied by definite
proposition of cure; and for this reason
we expect to hear from the Franklin
county jurst again.
In the meantime, upon the eve of the
assemblage Of the big trust conference
IN Chicago, when intellectual interest
in the theme of Judge Stewards adj
dress is approaching its zenith we may
be sure that no recommendation from
US will be needed to insure on the part
OF our readers an attentive perusal OF
the judges timely address-an address
which must contribute largely to the
public's education.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
They Wished Him the Same.

The vicar of a South London church
school having finished his Scripture les
son the other day, relates an English
school journal, congratulated the top
class on a coming holiday, finishing
with the expression Of hope that each
boy would return with clearer and
better brains" He was somewhat TAX
en- back with the universal response
Of Same to you sir"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13

The champion high Jumper Of Armour
Institute has Just died Of appendicitis.
The growing theory that sudden shocks
are responsible for many cases Of this
complaint win probably be strength
ened by this circumstance. In high
jumping as well as other athletic sports
the tendency to overdo the matter Is
often disastrous. Many a good con-
stitution has been seriously impaired
by the efforts of the possessor to wear
a tTinket or STRIP of ribbon indicating
the winner Of the first prize, and the
persons who are best endowed by ma .
ture for long life often die before their
time on account of over-exertion. Ath-
letics that develop the human body are
to be commended, but the system that
overtaxes ones vitality II is feared Is
too much in vogue in institutions
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13

General Lawton denies the assertion
that he has EXPRESSED admiration for
the rasCally Filipinos. The "aunties"
will do well to quote dead men only If
they expect to make lasting impress
sion in the way of opinion arguments.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
AMONG THE POETS.
Expansion.


Met feller tother mornin'-
Most amusin' sort of cuss;
Had a Gurus style about him
Cert'nly couldent we'll be wuss,
| says, where you hail I'm, pardner?"
An he smiled in a KNOWN way,
An replied in forren lingo,
porto Rico. u. S. Al
Seen a feller down on Broadway,
With a shockin' head of hair,
An a lot o. tropc garments,
An a most outlandish air;
"Whur's he frum?" Il feller shouted,
An before we'd time to say,
This yere heather turned an ans'rd,
"HoneyluleR L. S. A"
Met feller here on Olive,
With a sOmber-e-ro on;
Had a lot of shaggy whiskers,
Nearly all his clothes wuz gone
Stopped an asst me for a qua'ter;
Says, MY home is fur away"
"Whur YOU frum?" The varmint an
Santiago, L. :. a"
Seen a feler at the Southern.
With heavy iron box;
OvercCat was lined with bearskins
Wore a dozen pair of sox.
Sized him up to be er miner,
Judgin' by his awkward way;
Seen him write in big characters,
"Circle City, L. S. A.
Seen a feller at the Southern.
Wearin' earrings in his nose;
linen cuff round his ankles,
Most indecent lack of clothes
"Where'd this heather guy here spring
frum?"
| inquired in lofty way;
An he had the nerve to answer,
From Manila, U. S. A"
"Hully Gee" says !, II never heard o.
These here cannbals before.
Air these heathens we're all voters?
win we stan fur any more?
Mex you ask feller
Whur he's frum, an he'll say
With a lordy kind o. flourish,
"All creation, T. s. A."
Hon. James 7. Du Bois.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
An All-Round Expert.

rs your friend an expert handwriting
witness?" inquired one spectator at
Rennes
NO" answered the other. "IIc doesn't
conflne hims elC to handwriting. He's an
all-round expert. lie can testify on
any side of case. c."-Washington star
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
True Courage.

Let us 80 forth and resolutely dare
With sweat of brow to toll our little
day,
And If tear falls on the task of care
In memory of those spring hours pass'd
away
Brush 1t not by!
Our hearts to God to brother men
And labor, blessing prayer, and then
To these sign!
--Alilnes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
II Was $50 Sudden ~

Miss Gwendolen," said he, as they sal
on the beach in the moonlight, will you
marry me?"
This Is so suddenv she cried.
"My love?" he asked
mo, she replied, your nerve. "-Balti
more American.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13

For insisting upon his fancied right
TO use the floor OF the street car as a
cuspidor Millionaire Bradbury of San
Francisco has been arrested, convicted,
fined and sent to jail. The bipedal
hog must go.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
Future Life.

Man cannot think that there will come
time,
When, dust again. his soul will cease to
be,
And so his hope expands TO the sublime,
And that great hope is immortality.
James Oppenheim In the Sun,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13

A head instructor in a Boston school presents
rather novel proposition in practical arithmetic
would rather" he declares pay five cents each for
Rpans Tabues than five per hundred for any other
pills or tablets have tried and have tried great
many have used the 'Tabules for year, and
they the only thing that gives relief from nd8es-
tiOn. My work being sedentary, keeps me constantly
constipated and Rpans Tabules have worked wonders
in correcting that trouble would not be without them
for good deal"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
WE H]A We
I OLD Y YWy

In our last two ads what the styles and
materials for Fan and Winter would be;
but do not think that a man who would
dress in style is confined to the fashion
plates for pattern of material or style Of
cut You have q wide range of individual
preference. You can keep out of the rur,
yet keeping the road. Uniformity of dress
is not necessary. In fact the best
dressed men are those who dress with
some originality yet keep within certain
style limits. If you wish to dress sty-
lishly and yet originally we have Just the
stock that will satisfy you and while you
secure the latest in design you secure the
lowest in price.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
His Figures Were Wrong.

Bilkins-It's a mistake about people he-
ing made one wher they are married. My
wife and | were made ten.
WillIins-Made ten?
Bilkins--Yes; she's the one and I'm the
cipher.-Ohio State Journal
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13

The most unpleasant feature about
the good news from Lieutenant Peary
is the reappearance Of the alleged pic
lures Of Mrs. Peary in a bearskin bon
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-13
CLEANS OF SUNSHINE.
Dumb with Surprise.

Mamma-Why, Willie! What do you
say when Uncle Skinnint gives you a
cent?
Gee! I'm too sprised to say any
thing."-Life.