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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
Ma aXimo Gomez.

The recent report that General Gomez
is contemplating visit to the United
States Cor the purpose of comforting
with President Mckinley on the sub.
ject of Cuba's future has been con-
firmed. The old warrior has two pur-
poses in view. He wants to state his
own ideas in his own way directly to
the man at headquarters and he wants
To receive from that man an equally
direct statement of intentions. He dis
trusts politicians and believes in face
to-face conferences, and undoubtedly
in these respects he is wise. Mischief
is too often the unnecessary creation
Of Intermediates.
Gomez's status in Cuban affairs is
becoming clearer to Americans. At
first distrustful of him as he evidently
was of them, events have shown that
he easily dominates native sentiment
and opinion. To the Cuban magma
tion he is the man on horseback; the
impersonation of the agencies and in
huences which have effected the island s
liberation. Among the Cubans there are
jealousies and rivalries, but old Gomez
towers above both. Men who envy him
know his unbending will and his alb
soute honesty and in secret both fear
and respect him.
1t is interesting to note that Gomez S
ideas as to Cuba's political future have
not changed s-breadth in the
past four years. Writing on this point
that well-informed student of the
Cuban situation, Charles NJ. Pepper,
says: When the insurgents were
making their strongest effort for Amer
lean recognition he thought that politi-
cal independence and commercial reci-
| prOcity was the future of Cuba. He
| has lately reiterated the same views.
| Some of his friends think that before
| the time comes for settling these ques-
| tions he will modify his opinions and
| lean to something which is more in the
| nature of an American protectorate. !
have seen no sign that such a change
| is working in his mind. Part of his
| strength has heretofore lain in his con-
| fidenCe in Maxine Gomez and in the
! IDEAS he advocates. That self-confi-
| dence remains. If his views change the
change will be made known by him
self"
A visit by Gomez to the United
States at this time would undoubtedly
be helpful to all concerned. In his cir.
cumscribed environment in the bush
Gomez may have received contracted
impressions of American policies ant
intentions. These would be corrected
by a FREQ contact with the American
people. On the other hand, if an under
estimate has been formed in this coun
try of Gomez's character and ability
the opportunity to study both at close,
range would be educational. His plac,
in history is evidently to be among tn,
worlds famous liberators and as sucl
he should be sure of a cordial welcom,
in America.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
SHALL NEVER COME DOWN.

Shall it ever come down. ever come down.
From the height where we hung 1t DER
castle and town?
Answer O patriots, stalwart and true,
We ask you in honor, say what shall We
do?
Do? Hold it forever DER castle and town!
1t shall never come down, never come
The flag of our country shall never come
down.
Thou woodworking bugles. thou sea-
shaking guLs,
Lo! the weakling who doubts and the
coward who shuns
Lay hold of the halyard TO haul from its
height,
Where valor has reared it, our emblem
Hands off! High and holy Ger castle
and town
Wave freely, old bunting; who dares maui
thee down?
The flag Of our glory shall never come
down,
oh, ships in the ofting all battered and
grim,
is the blue fading out are the stars burn
ing dim?
Is our flag shrinking back from its place
in the sky?
Are the hands growing weak that have
borne it SO high
No No!-never fear, over castle and town,
Where 1t floats i: shall stay, and never
come down;
The mine-riyen Maine echoes Never
come down."
Oh, Gray of the South, and, oh, Blue of
the North,
Who shoulder to shoulder as brothers
went forth,
To strive ON the seas and to storm on the
lands,
With our hope in your hearts and our
strength in your hands,
Shall our flag from the Morro and palace
and town
And blood-spattered hilltopa ever come
down?
Far pickets of faith on the neld of the
Lord,
Brave scouts, through the wilderness
bearing the Word,
Thou leaders Of light in the darkness, Oh,
say,
Shall the vanguard of hope call a halt on
its way,
And stink back disheartened from castle
and town,
What time the bold banner Of glory comes
down?
Pure white, like lily, and red, like a
rose,
Blue--starred like all heavens-wherever
1t goes
Gods blessings go with It to gloriry
men;
It has covered Won isles; shall we fold
II, and the0--
Fold 1t? No! hold II DER fortress and
town;
It shall never come down, never come
down,
The Star-Spangled Banner shall never
come down!
Maurice Thompson in the Independent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
Currency Reform.

shortly before adjournment the sem
ate authorized its finance committee to
sit during recess for the purpose of
publican members of that committee
have arranged to sit in conjunction
with the caucus committee of the house
and it is expected that as a result
of these deliberations the Republican
majority in the Fifty-siXth congress
will be prepared to take up the cur
rency problem at an early moment
after that congress shall have assem-
bled and win speedily mature the re-
quisite legislation. The joint commit
tee as thus constituted will comprise
Senators Allison, Aldrich, Plat of
Connecticut, Platt OF New York, VOL
colt and Burrows; and Representa-
tives Henderson Of Iowa, Dalzell of
Pennsylvania, Payne Of New York,
Overstreet of Indiana, Curtis of Kan
sas, Lowering of Massachusetts, Nor
ris of Minnesota, Loud of California,
Babcock Of Wisconsin, Hawley OF
Texas and Kerr Of ohio men fully
competent " lIuluS an lNlGlllBenl Dlll
or bills on the subject.
The Republican party in the last con-
gress was justified in not rushing cur
rency reform legislation ahead of
everything else, as some Of the more
excitable currency reeormers intemper-
ately demanded; but having given a
solemn platform pledge to adjust the
inequalities and correct the shortcom-
ings in our present currency system the
majority in the next congress may as
well prepare for work. The greenbacks
are not giving MS the trouble that they
once did and there isn't the fear over
the condition of the gold reserve which
once agitated the slumbers Of business
men and put American securities into
disfavor abroad; yet the present cur
rancy is admittedly unscientihc, inelas-
tic and fraught with possibilities oi
danger, hence it is proper that il
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
VERY POLITE.
From Tit-Bits.

From Tit-Bts.
The people of Dresden are very polite,
so over-polite that they not infrequently
bring down ridicula upon themselves II
used to be told in that city that a strang-
er was one day crossing the great bridge
that spans the Elbe, and asked native
to direct him to certain church which
he wished to find.
Really, my dear SIR" said the Drcs-
dener, bowing low. 81 grieve greatly to
say 1t, but | cannot tell YOU"
The stranger passed on, a little sur
prised at this voluble answer to simple
question. He had proceeded but a short
distance when he heard hurried foot
steps behind him, and. turning around,
saw the same man running to catch up
with him.
In a moment his pursuer was by his
side, his breath nearly gone. but enough
left to say, hurriedly: my dear sir, you
asked me how you could find the church,
and 1t panied me to have to say that I
did not know. Just now l met my broth
er, but I grieve to say that he did not
know either"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

Of dedicating theif abilities to whatever
business they fancy. They learn early
to adapt themselves to a suitable posi-
tion. while in the other countries the
young men are dissipating their pre-
cious time in futile amusements, which
iniure their health and reduce their ac-
tlvity This tendency manifests itself
in the women, who have forsaken the
position of wall-flowers and betaken
themselves to useful occupations, OPEN
ing the doors to every career and pro-
fession compatible with the delicacy
OF their sex"
He concludes by shrewdly inviting
American emigration TO Paraguay, evil
IDENTIFY wishing to spread the money
grabbing contagion in his own land and
holding forth the inducements of rich
and occupied land and a perfect climate.
His suggestions may well be read with
interest as affording another outlet for
our restless, eager people ana their
energies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
Compliments from Paraguay.

President Aceval Of the Paraguay
republic has made public his opinion
of the United States in such flatter-
ing terms that he is likely to receive
considerable notice. The American
people usually do bestow attention Oh
comments which are either very COM
plimentary or very obnoxious. They
are not especially attracted to the med
ium course in anything. Any foreigner
who will advance apologies for our tra-
ditional money grabbing instinct de-
serves a hearing.
President Aceval states that the ORR
gin of the prosperity Of this country
is no longer a secret, but that the
transplanting to this soil of the idea
of liberty, the pure sentiment of relig-
ion and the most elevated notion Of the
dignity Of labor may be set down as
the real foundations of it's success. lie
then goes on to say: MANY travellers
who have visited the United States
have occupied themselves with criti-
cising bitterly the tendencies which
they have observed in the individuals
for their passionate pursuit of money.
l do not deny the truth Of this obser-
walton, but l am far from participating
in opinions given out with such mo-
tves. The dignity of work as a means
of securing ones own welfare and
procuring an Independent position in
society is fundamental notion rooted
in the hearts Of the American ,eopie;
for the American work is a virtue es-
scntial to man, and the belief is devel-
oped early in the young men, who, even
at the age OF fifteen years, already feel
within themselves manly capacity
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

The formal admission ny the German
navy department in the appointment
the Asiatic fleet that Admiral Won
DiederiChs was too fresh ends happily
an unpleasant episode. 1t must be adj
mitted that the German government
has shown in this and in all otner
matters connected with the recent war
tent which contrasts sharply with the
attitude and speech of many individ-
ual German critics. The government
in this case is wiser than the governed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

President Hyde, OF Bowdoin college.
evidently has no doubts in his own
mind as to where blame belongs in con-
nection with the recent war; and little
diilldence about expressing his Views.
In sermon at Plymouth church, sun
| day, he gave in the words which fol-
low a Succinct and truthful statement
of what the average American citizen
believes: I'VE all tolerate great deal
Of wrOngdoing. because i'm time of peace
and plenty the evil consequences of our
misdoing are obscured. Even war
department in time of peace and plenty
may be managed on principles of
personal patronage and political pull
without any great harm being
manifested. 1t is, however, one of
the few advantages of war that it
puts men and principles to the test,
and with its keen-edged sword cuts out
their unrighteousness and rottenness so
clearly that all men may see and
understand. Then we sec what privi-
lege. pull, spoils and incompetency
mean not in vague, general terms, but
in terms of starvation, disease and
death. 1t is a wholesome thing, now
that our brief war with Spain is over,
that we have not particle of animos-
ity or resentment against the poor
Spaniards who stood at their posts and
fired their bullets bravely at our
breasts, but that the men we find it
hardest to forgive are those men who
III nNx
diers at the front, or even in their
camps, the reasonable requirements OF
health and healing"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

ond cabin passage on the American liners
has been reduced from $3.50 to $3.50
until July G.
A bill to provide for road tax rebate
OF 81 to every farmer who shall display
sign with his name on ii on n place on
his farm where 1t can be read by pass
ers-by has been introduced in the Wis
consin legislature. by an enactment of
the oregon legislature, those who use
wide tires in that state will be rewarded
with rebate in taxes for four years.
The senate of the University of Gies-
sen, Germany, has decided by large
majority in favor of the admission of
women, both as hearers OF lectures and
as regularly matricuated students The
only requirement for admission is the
diploma Of Il gSmnasial school or of a
college.
Lord Herschel is the second member of
the joint high commission to die, MIR. Din
gley being the first; and the fourth of
the distinguished guests at the Gridiron
dinner In Washington last December, the
others being General Garcia, Mr.. Dingley
and John Russell Young.
A cat has just died at San Francisco
which had Travelled very nearly LOO 900
of the Royal Mail steamer Aladema and
for thirteen years was his companion on
board ship in all his voyages between
Sydney aud San Francisco.
Canada needs only 237 900 square miles
to be as large as the whole continent of
Europe. II is nearly thirty times as large
as Great Britain and Ireland, and is 5000
square miles larger than the United
States, excluding Alaska.
The Colorado legislature has passed
| and the governor of that state has signed
| n Joint resolution providing that an Of
ficlal communication be sent by Colorado
to the other states recommending woman
suffrage.
A new record in kite-nying has been
made in Boston. A kite with a recording
| instrument has reached an altitude OF
| 125O7 feet or more than two miles above
| sea level
There are two counties I'm Washington
state each nearly as large as the state of
! Massachusetts, and one Of them is rs
great a gold field as South Africa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

A broad, magnificent river is at times
a source of pride ana satisfaction TO
a city located on its hanks, but there
are about ten months in the year ~hen
Scranton people can afford to smile
contentedly at the derisive remarks
made by other towns about our unob-
trusive Lackawanna. Neither foods
nor malaria ride upon it's serene tide.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
SCRANTON. PA. MARCH T. 1899.

The Sunday organ of John II. Fell
lows claims to know Of a visit paid
by Major Milar and Captain Moir to
the editor of The Tribune during the
recent campaign aud intimates that a
sricy conversation took place. The
Fellows organ is dreaming. The cdi.
tor of The Tribune has never spoken
a word on the subject of politics to
Captain Moir and his relations with
Major NIillar have always been and
he trusts always will be of the most
pleasant character. The Tribune ad-
yises the Fellows organ to dream asain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
TO BE.

For The Tribune.
'Tis only IL flag with Tour white stars,
only piece of cloth
But it tells of a hero's heart If steel,
or a cruiser staunch from truck to keel;
OF the men that amid the battle feel
But pride in a nations worth.
Then grudge them not the paltry cost,
the price of bit of rag.
And the man that stands behind the gun,
That braves the might of the tropic sun,
Will spring to the halliards and upward
run
An American admirals flag.
R H. Y.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

Charles r. Skinner, state superinten-
dent of public instruction in New York,
in his annual report declares that,
while few women in that state exer-
else the right Of suffrage in school
elections wherever they have done so
it has been to the best interests of the
schools. In school matters, yes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

should be amended. II is not likely
that many radical changes will be per-
mitted by the representatives Of the
people in the next congress; but If a
basis Of moderate change can be ar
rived at, together with a reasonable
assurance that the change will be for
the better. then the part of wisdom
will be to adopt 1t. without unneces-
sary delay or debate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

In deciding to suppress the pensions
of former ministers the new cabinet of
Spain has not only enforced economy
at an appropriate point but it has also
confirmed the widespread belief that
the Spanish people under recent ad-
minlstrations have not beeen getting
the worth of their money.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

Austrian wives have one great pre-
rogative for the possession of which
they are regarded with envy by many
American women. No married man
who is an Austrian subject can pro-
cure a passport to go beyond the from
tier without the consent of his wife.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

The sending of another commission
to make an additional survey of the
Nicaragua canal would be a waste of
time and money. The surveys are al
ready ample; what the country wants
is ditch digging.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

General Eagan gets his pay while
under suspension, but if he has any
sense of honor left it will blister his
hands if he keeps It.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

If the Legislature of Pennsylvania eX-
poets to adjourn on April 20 it will need
to quicken its motions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

Another investigation of the Schley
case is contemplated by the navy de-
partment The department should have
investigated first.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

ApoloGists for the rotten army beef
call attention TO the fact that the beef
supplies i'm the navy are all right.
Which may be, inasmuch as most
things in the navy are that way. But
the navy is managed differently.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

The United States Department of Agri-
culture has by experiments, found that
the force of a growing pumpkin is SUI
iicient to lift two and one-half tons, pro-
vided the weight is so placed as not to
interfere with the growth or natural le-
velOpment of the vegetable. In London
a paving stone which weighed $50 pounds
and which was wedged in on all sides by
other stones was lifted up by mush-
room. The growth of big gum tree at
Honduras, moved the walls of a concrete
church three feet in thickness eighteen
inches in seventeen years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

A new disease is recorded, known as
golficitis. This mania, experts say, diff
fers from others and is incurable. Its
symptoms are a loathing for legitimate
business, an abnormal disposition to CO.
pious profanity and nervous irritation, a
passion for giddy and eccentric garments
a profound contempt for truth, a hatred
Of domestic restraint, accompanied by
flushed face and depravGd love Of out
of doors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

A Viennese commission has reported on
the possibility of utilizing the sewerage
for agricultural purposes, and has set
down its value at from $500 10 li,7OO flor
ins Isl, 1855 to $4,000 a day or from 1900, ,oOo
to 5,3OOOOO Gi72,OO to 81, l,9OS, ,0OO), a year as
fertilizer. In common with other Eu-
Iopaan cities, Vierna has discovered that
land irrigated with sewage is enhanced IA
value and that no-il effects on the health
of the I.eignborhood are shown.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

The Colorado legislature has passed
and the governor of that state has signeC
Joint resolution providing that an Of
ficiaI communication be sent by Colorado
to the other states recommending woman
suffrage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

A new record in kite-nying has been
made in Boston. A kite with a recording
instrument has reached an altitude of
507 feet or more than two miles above
sea level.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

The American line has met the cut in
passenger rates recently made by tho
White Star line. Hereafter, until April
10. the minimum cabin rate from New
York TO Southampton will be SGO a re-
duction Of IS, From April u to juno /
the minimum rate will hC S5 and from
June l 20 July g. 500. The price OF sec
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

Canada needs only 237OOO square miles
to be as large as the whole continent of
Europe. 1t is nearly thirty times as large
as Great Britain and Ireland and is 5000
square miles larger than the United
States, excluding Alaska.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

seven exploring eNpeultlonS operated IN
Labrador last year, and reports from all
have been received by the Geographical
and other societies of London, The Con-
sensus of opinion as derived from these
reports, is that the country is by no
means such a sterile region as has been
supposed. Geographically, the formation
of the country rs very like that OF the
Klondike region, and there are scientists
who believe that there will be rich dis
coveries of gold and other metals there.
Vast forests of spruce pines exist, and
there are other valuable timber trees Of
good size and commercial value.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

There are two counties I'm Washington
state each nearly as large as the state of
Massachusetts, and one Of them is as
great gold field as South Africa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

tiuttering or the heart slug
gishness, poor sleep, loss of
appetite, depression, heart
burn, nausea, bad taste in the
mouth, sallow skin, and all
the ills caused by a dis
ordered stomach, take a
RlPANS TABULE.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05
A LIFELONG REPUBLICAN
Declares His Intention of Voting
For Goebel For Governor.

Springfield, KY, Sept. Com
siderable stir was created here
upon Mr.. Andrew Cunningham
announcing that he expected to
vote for Goebel. Mr.. Cunningham
has been a.life-long Republican and
is one of the most prominent men
in the county, being the leading
merchant of the town; a successful
farmer and quite wealthy.
Mr.. Cunningham says that this
is a fight between the people and
corporations, that he considers
Goebel the ablest advocate of the
people and that for that reason he
expects to vote for him. There are
several other Republicans who it is
thought will vote for Goebel.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05
PRIMARY ELECTION.
Democratic City Ticket Will Be
Named September IS.

At a meeting of the Democratic
City Committee of Hopkinsville, held
Saturday, Sept. 3, 1899, (said COM
mittee consisting of Geo. e. Gary,
George Bradley, Frank Bassett
and Frank Rives, and all the men,
bers being presently the following
call was thereupon issued:
A primary election is hereby
ordered to be held in each
of the wards of the city of
KY, to nominate can
didates for City Councilman to run
on the Democratic ticket at the
regular November elections to be
held Nov. 7, 1899, on the 18th day
Of September, 1899, between the
hours of 8.a. M, and 4 p. m. The
voting shall be by secret ballot,
and all Democrats who are quail
fed voters of the wards in which
they live or will be at the said No
vember election and such indepen-