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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-01

Under this caption the Baltimore News
on Tuesday printed from the pen of "E.
Nick" a poem worthy of preservation.
1t follows:
BY the sob of the Southern rivers,
By the sigh of the Northern hills,
To the tender tune of the soft tattoo,
While the muff1ed drum-beat thrills
The heart of a common Nation
With o common sorrow today,
Let roses fall, for one and all,
On the graves of the Blue and the
Gray!
Clasp hands forever and ever
There are no sections now.
They are one and one in the new faith
won
From the faith of a patriot vow.
The wounds that were wide and bitter
Are healed by the touch today
or the tender fingers of love that press
Rose-wreaths for the Blue and the
Gray!
They are calling the veteran legions
Who march from the fields of the past; /;
They are calling the brave young heroes
Who are one with the old ones at last;
And the flag they are marching under
Is my flag and your flag today
The stripes and the stars of Old Glory,
The flag of the Blue and the Gray!
Bend down with your blossoms, We living!
Sleep on in your silence, ye dead!
The bugles are mute, the drums muffled,
The columns swing slow in their tread ;
But the North and the South march to-
gether,
They are under one banner today,
And they pluck the white rose of remem-
brance
Alike for the Blue and the Gray!
For the graves that are green with the
verdure
OF the years that have healed with
their song
The sting and the stain and the anger
The passion, the pride and the wrong;
For the graves with the fresh turf upon
them,
Those young graves that call us today
With the rose-wreaths of common affec-
tion
Made one for the Blue and the Gray!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-01
THE RESPONSIBILITY.
From the Washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
The Hon. John Barrett who has spent
five years in Asia, most of the time as
United States minister 10 Siam, but who
has seen a great deal of China, Japan,
and the Philippines. especially during the
past year, has recently returned 10 his
native land Mr.. Barrett is thoroughly
well informed as to the military and po-
litical situation at Manila. He Is familiar
with all the various springs of acton, the
inside influences in operation, the exact
nature of the ferment at work among
the followers of Aguinaldo. After many
months of close observation and intelli-
gent inquiry. Mr.. Barrett is qualified to
speak concerning our Philippine problem
and to speak with authority.
-:o:-
One proposition laid down by Mr.. Bar
rett will, we think, be accepted every
whore without protest. and that is the
proposition that nearly all OF the hostility
shown by Aguinaldo has been the direct
and logical product of the snti-expan-
sionists In this country. lie says the
utterances in the senate prior to the rati-
ication of the Paris treaty furnished the
whole motive power of the Filipino agi-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-01
NO USE FOR THE BREED.
Editor of The Tribune

Editor of The Tribune
Sir: 1 have never before contributed
a line to your valuable paper but now
request a little space to express ap-
proval of the sentiments in the letter OF
Mrs. Flora Bennett, printed Tuesday.
/ was one of the multitude who shoul-
dered muskets in 81 to enforce the law
of the land, and left brother and q son
dead on the battlefield. Reading Mrs.
Benefits letter stirred my feelings and
/ want to say amen" When home on
furlough with arm in sling 1 met some
Of the old school of copperheads who
said 1 was a Lincoln hireling; since then
l have never admired the breed. The
copperheads of today who are firing from
the rear on our soldiers in the Philip
pines had better hunt cover. May God
give them light to see the error of their
ways. Respectfully,
Levi Silvius.
Scranton Nav n
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-01

tortured and hanged instantly upon his
Identification. His plea of innocence
would have availed him nothing. No
allowance would have been made for
possible error on the part OF n woman
speaking under the strain OF intense
suffering and humiliation. The point
ing of her finger at the prisoner would
have been the signal for the adjust
ment of the moose and the hurrying OF
the mob to its awful work. And yet an
innocent person would have been dis
patched and a crime committed. That
would have ended the matter. and the
guilty wretch would have escaped. AS
the case now stands, while Busey has
been released, the hunt for the culprit
will go on. That he may be caught is
the fervent wish of all. That IL he Is
caught he will receive the severest
punishment under the law is absolutely
certain. But all must agree that as
Busey had accounted for himself at the
time the crime was committed, he was
clearly entitled to his freedom"
Let us imagine the feelings of the
people of Washington and vicinity If,
having broken all restraint of custom,
law and reason, they had applied the
rope or torch to Busey, only to dis
cover, a few hours after his death, that
they had lynched the wrong man.
There may be individuals so soggy in
temperament as not to experience any
compunctlons of conscience or any
twinges of the nerves over the wanton
murder of an innocent fellow-man; but
these are few. To the great majority
participation in such an error would
mean burden of remorse perhaps
never TO be wholly expiated or forgot
ten.
The way of the law is the only safe
way. II the courts fail then is the
time to consider ulterior remedies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-01
SCRANTON JUNE 1, 1899.

There is no occasion for further de-
lay on the part of the mayor with
reference to the asphalt repair appro-
priation. He knows all the facts In
the case and should sign or veto
promptly. The people have had enough
delay. What they want now is action.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-01

1t is predicted that the automobile
will soon be used as farming imple-
ment. This is encouraging, but IL the
new vehicle accompiishes the mission
of creating better roads the farming
public will be satisfied.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-01

Even the matrimonial editor is not
free from the unknown correspondent
whose communications contain poison.
The publisher OF a paper at Milwaukee
that is devoted TO uniting by advertise
ments afinities which may exist miles
apart. recently, in good faith It is
presumed, announced that Miss Rob
erts. Of Rush. SusQuehanna county,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-01
REXFORD'S.
SCRANTON, June I.

oSkANlON, June I.
June is the month of weddings.
Nothing more appropriate for a gift
than silVerware-it has beauty-it
has utility-features which every
present should have.
This is silverware week with US.
Every piece of silver in the store
has a special price until next Mon
day.
Lots of things are little more than
half usual.
For instance
Rogers & Bros. Knives-the name
stamped on each one is guarantee of
their goodness. This week set of six
s1.2O.
Sterling silver Tea Spoons-three
dainty patterns. This week, so cents
each
Pairponts make Cake Baskets.
The price is usually 50. This week s5
Rogers & Bros, Holmes e. Edwards
finest quality sugar spoons, butter
knives, pie forks and mustard
spoons. This week. 25 cents each.
No chance for disappointment in
this sale.
Your money cheerfully back if
you want it.
THE REXFORD CO.,
1872 Wyoming Ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-01

We are glad to know upon the au-
thority of an interview in the Truth
that the mayor has no intention of dis
missing policemen on account of the
political combinations of men in coun-
ellis or elsewhere who recommended
their appointment. The mayor will
be held to his word.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-01

The slow process of disarmament at
Havana is enough to discourage the
delegates at The Hague.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-01

My little boy of eight years troubled last three
years with getting out of bed every night talking about
what happened during the day At got bad that he
opened the windows and of the door, was greatly
alarmed about it, tried several remedies and my physician also
prescribed for him. but everything failed At tried Rpans
Tabues and have found them the remedy for my boy Since
he has taken the abue he gets bed sleeps night
and can't thank anything for ii but Rpans Tabues will
always keep them on hand.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-01

Under this caption the Baltimore News
on Tuesday printed from the pen of "E.
Nick" a poem worthy of preservation.
1t follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-01
"a NEW MEMORIAL DAY"

Scranton, May 81.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-12

ate chamber yesterday were made by him
as the spokesman of the president and ex-
pressing disappointment and their disap-
proval of a possible REIMBURSEMENT Of the
Philippines by the United States.
The Times says: "The senator appears to
leave the subject in an unpleasantly am
biguous state. 1t is in the Philippines that
the new system of government will be
brought to test and no resolutions passed
in the senate can solve the problem. The
claims Of the insurgents to national recog-
milton can hardly hold water, but there Is
no power in the world that would be SO
much embarrassed by the raising Of a
question of this sort as the United States.
To announce that the occupation of the
PHILIPPINES is only temporary would be
scarcely prudent. Although some prece-
dents are furnished in our own policy dur
ing the last twenty years. the results are
unsatisfactory.
'All the governments of the Continent
have acquiesced, willingly or unwillingly,
in the fact that the islands. with all their
advantages and responsibilities. are Amer
ican acquisitions. and they are bound to
hold aloof except In the inconceivabIe event
Of the failure of the American govern.
ment.'
The Standard says:
1T is a little startling to find the liber-
ators OF Cuba engaged in suppressing a
youthful republic which claims the sacred
right of self-government. Yet to withdraw
would create another Cuba of the coast
OF Asia for which naval stations would
scramble"
The Daily Chronicle says:
I'VE believe that. so soon as It can be
safely done, the United States will give
the Filipinos virtual home rule under re-
sponsible government"
The Daily News, in referring to Senator
Foraker's speech in the senate says:
After this, the whole truth can no longer
be delayed. and it will be awaited with
great interest on both sides of the At
lantic."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-12
GENERAL HAWLEY WINS.
- Renomfnated for Senator Yes
terday Afternoon, After a
Hot Fight.

HARTFORD. CONN. Jan. 1l.--General
,seph r. Hawiey was this afternoon nom
oTliated by the Republican caucus of the
1o connecticut general assembly as a candi-
q date to succeed himself as the junior Unit
; ed States senator from Connecticut. The
victory which came to the distinguished
soldier and statesman furnished the cli-
max to one of the most bitterly waged po-
litical contests ever fought in the Nutmeg
state. For weeks and months there has
been no cessation of strife for the honor,
which was rendered complicated by the
presence in the field as General Hawley's
competitors of two of the most prominent
Republicans in the state, Samuel Fessen-
den, of Stamford member of the Repub-
lican national committee, and Ex-Governor
Morgan G. Bulkiey.
The final battle took place this after
noon. when the Republicans of the house
of representatives and the state senate met
in a joint caucus in Representative hall
at 8 O'Clock. The victory of General Haw-
ley was not secured until three full hours
had been consumed. and nearly all of that
time was occupied in bailoting. Technical
ly. or officially, there were seven ballots,
hut practically nine ballots We're taken.
On the third ballot, it was discovered that
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-12

that time, however, there were but 1877
members in the caucus and the ba!lot was
thrown out. "A new ballot was ordered,
with the same result, and the third baliot
was thus taken three times before the
difficulty was removed.
Senator Hawley was at all times In the
lead, but until the final ballot was cast
and counted. his margin was too narrow
TO permit of great confidence.
The first ballot found the senator Just
two votes short. In other words, It re-
quired but the change in one vote to give
him the nomination. The second ballot:
however. showed a loss for Hawley OF
four and a corresponding gain for his near
est competitor. Mr.. Fessenden. On the
third ballot. Fessenden gained one. and
repeated it in the next two, Senator Haw-
ley meanwhile losing seven. On the sixth
ballot. Mr.. FessenGen dropped two, while
General Hawley was given seven of the
votes which he had lost, and on the next
ballot he was carried through. with LII
votes. and a few minutes later the leader
of the most formidable opposition moved
TO make it unanimous, and General Haw-
ley was declared the nominee of the. eau
Gus. amid cheers. which BECAME deafenirs
as they were reinforced by the throngs in
the capitol lobbies, which had patiently
waited during the long balloting.
The first ballot resulted: Hawley, 9S;
Fessenden, 81: Bulkley. 81: Russell, J.,
Seventh ballot: Hawley, III: Fessen-
den. 69: Bulkley. s: Russell. A.
The Fessenden men gave three cheers
for General Hawley. and Mr.. Fessenden
sent congratulations to the senator.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-12
M0NTANA's BRIBERY CASE.
Grand Jury Called to Probe Into the
Senatorial Election
Scandal.

HELENA, MONT, Jan. ia grand jury
was called to-day in the district court to
investigate the charges of bribery made
by State Senator Whiteside yesterday.
when he turned over to the committee $780,
900 in bills of the size of $1,000 each, de-
claring he had secured them from the rep
resentative of W. A. Clark, of Butte. can
didate for United States senator. Whiteside
testified that his object was to get this
pose their methods. Mr.. Clark seconded
the request for grand jury, and declares
he will be able to prove the whole thing
a conspiracy on the part Of his enemies.
The grand jury will meet Saturday and be-
gin its work. There were no new develop
ments in the matter to-day. The excite
ment occasioned by the report of the COM
mittee on Whiteside's speech has died out,
people taking sides according to their
friendship for Mr.. Clark or the Anaconda
peopl6
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-12
OLD SAWS.
Old Proverbs Don't Always Hold Good.

s'Old saws are sometimes broken. A man
convinced against his viii is of his own
opinion still" 1 have seen that badly
smashed. A friend came in to see me some
time ago while 1 was in. bed with nervous
prostration.
The physician had strictly forbidden me
TO use coffee, and l had tried little
Postum Cereal Food Coffee, but the Way
81 was served IL tasted so fat that i broke
the rules of the doctor and occasionally
drank a cup of coffee. although each time
! suffered for 1t. During her conversa-
ton, she asked me why l didn't try
but IT'S no use. can't drink it," She
laughed out loud and said, why, my dear,
you have been imposed upon. If you once
have Postum made right, you will be in
love with IL from that time on" l listened
TO her with little interest and much in
credulity. but she kept on insisting.
Shortly after, when / recovered a little,
/ was visiting a friends house, who asked
me II ] would like a cup of Postum, and
when 1t was served. 1t tasted no better
Iy. most thorough experience with the
taste of Postum. and knew its taste to
he decidedly fat and insipd.
However, / found for the good of ny
health, must drink Il, and so when Got
home and was little stronger, L deter
taste better / looked at the package care
Sully and found that the directions were
very plain. that the Postum must be al
,Ites / put it on IN cold water. 1t took
about fifteen minutes before it commenced
to boil. then / allowed It TO bubble and
had settled / poured out a cup, which GER
fainJy was as rich dark brown cup of
coNee as ever saw in my life, and when
cream and sugar were added L was amazed
NJ the taste Eureka. had found what
wanted. From that time on you can i'm
ap,ne / knew to a certainty when it was
eSryed at the table whether Postum had
been boiled long enough or not. There is
as much difference as between night and
day Postum underboiled is fat, and boiled
as it should be is one of the most delicious
beverages a woman ever. tasted. 1t is
strange that people try and try again. and
make Postum in so slovenly a manner that
they fail to get the delicious flavor from
n I OF course, have no temptation TO 60
hack TO common coffee. for ] have the
finest coffee twice a day. and find II safe.
pleasant, healthful and Strengthening to
The nerves.
Mrs. NJ. z. Lowe, Whitinsvilie Mass.
a total of 19s ballots had been cast At
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-12
R0lXALss l!!!'!!! s:;;;:s ss*":s
y ABScaU1ECYp pURE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
SITUATION AT SANTIAGO.
General Wood. who Is in Washing
ton, Says 1t Is Thoroughly
SatisfactOry,

WASHINGTON. Jan. n.-Major General
Leonard Wood. the military commandant
Of Santiago. arrived in Washington last
night. He breakfasted with Secretary AL
ger this morning. and then repaired to
the White House for a consultation with
the president respecting the internal condi-
tions in Cuba. The war department has
been delaying final action upon the various
financial problems connected with the GUS
toms service at Santiago ana at other Gu
ban ports, until General Woods arrival
regarding him well qualified. by his pro-
longed stay in charge of affairs in San
tiago province. to afford sound advice for
its government. The general himself mod
estly declines to discuss these matters pub
icly. He expects to leave Washington re-
turning to Cuba next Monday. The sit
uation in Santiago. he said, was thoroughly
satisfactory. and no trouble was to be ap-
pretended there in the near future. He
took occasion to declare very earnestly that
the stories of friction between himself and
Major General Brooke the military COM
mandant, of the island. were absolutely
without foundation, adding that their rela-
tionS were of the most pleasant character.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-12
HIGH LICENSE FOR ALASKA.
House Voted Yesterday to Wipe Out
the Prohibition Law In
Alaska.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE house to-
day completed and passed the bill for the
codification Of the criminal laws OF Alaska
upon which 1t has been working interm;t-
tently for a week. An amendment was
adopted providing high license system in
the territory, with q species of local op-
tion. Liquor dealers, by it's provisions. are
to pay license of 81. 600 per year. and con-
sent Of q majority of the white citizens
residing within two miles OF liquor deal
ers establishment must be obtained befors
a license can be secured. An attempt to
ing the adoption of a provision excluding
convicts from service on juries was de-
feated.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-12
Washington Personals.

WASHINGTON. Jan. n.-tSpecial) Rep
resentative Cowherd, Of Kansas City, who
has been confined to his room for several
days with the grip. Is able to be about.
Senator Baker, of Kansas has so far re.
covered his health that he will be able to
go out for a drive on the first pleasant
day.
National Committeeman Cy Leland Is
registered at the Normandie.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-12
NEVADA FIGHT A WARM ONE.
Rumors That Desperados and Gun
Fighters Have Been Summoned
Are Denied.

CARSON, NEW. Jan 1.-THE senatorial
contest for the seat now occupied by Will
lam NJ. Stewart is being Vigorously but not
violently waged. The rumors to the ef-
feet that the partisans of both Stewart and
Congressman Newlands have imported gun
fighters and desperados to take part in the
fight is strenuously denied by principals
and followers. Predictions as to the prob
ability of personal encounters at the meet
ing of the silver central committee to-
morrow are likewise discredited. A num-
ber of the members-elect of both houses
arrived to-day and a caucus is announced
for Sunday night.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-12
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

Miss Lydia A. Little. of Holton. has been
appointed assistant teacher in the Indian
school at Phoenix. A. T.
A postoffice has been established at Ma
nila. Lincoln county. o. T.. and Alice L.
Farr appointed postmistress.
Miss A Eagefeather has been appointed
teacher in the Cheyenne and Arapahoe
school In Oklahoma. and Miss Fannie Bout
well, of Indiana, assistant matron Of the
Usage Indian school in Oklahoma
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-12
SENATE WON'T GET THEM.
President Mckinley Decides Not to
Give Up Peace Commission
Instructions.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE president
has decided it to be Incompatible with the
public interest to comply with the request
contained in the Hoar resolution to sup
ply the senate with the instructions given
the American peace commissioners. If any
reasons are given for the declination, the
leading one will be the fact that. as the
treaty Is subject to action in Spain even
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-12
Nebra,Ikn Po.tofTlce Robbed.

postoftice safe at WILDER, a town north of
here on the Burlington road. was blown
open by burglars last night and the con-
tents, amounting to several hundred dol
lars. stolen. The safe was badly wrecked.
The tools were left in front of the safe
The Fulton bloodhounds were taken to Will
Der to-day to track the burglars.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-12
OFFICIAL GERMAN DUEL.
Wealthy Civilian Killed In a Combat
Approved by the Court
of Honor.

BERLIN. Jan. Fin a duel at Metz on
Monday, Lieutenant Schlickmann. of the
Bavarian infantry, shot and killed Herr
Fillmann, a civilian. In accordance with
the emperor's decree, duels are allowed
only in exceptional cases and by the con-
sent of the court Of honor. Tillmann, who
was showed off the sidewalk by some Of
and boasted Of it in the restaurants. The
court Of honor decided that. as he was a
member of a wealthy family. he could give
satisfaction, and selected Lieutenant
The father of Tillmann .vainly appealed to
the police to stop the duel.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-12
: vERMoNT's NEW SENATOR.
Ffheld Declines Appointment, Which
Is Accepted by Chief JUS
tice Ross.

ST. ALBANS. VT, Jan. lib. F. Fifield,
of Montpelier, to-day notified Governor
Smith that on account of private reasons
he was compelled to decline the appoint
ment as United States senator to succeed
the late Senator Morrill,. The appointment
was at once offered to Jonathan Ross. OF
St. Johnsbury. chief justice of the supreme
court of Vermont.
ST. JOHNSBURY. VT, Jan. u.-Jona-
than Ross, of this town, has accepted the
appointment as United States senator, vice
Morrill,, deceased, and will resign as chief
Justice of the supreme court of Vermont.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-12

the office of Mcdonald. Butler & Snow,
Indianapolis, and the two have been on
letter terms ever since.
/ Mr.. New recalls that Beveri6ge was a
poor Irish boy in for fight or footrace
any. time after work was over. Very soon
he became good speaker and has stumped
Indiana a number of times. He was in a
law firm in opposition to General Harrison,
but the two We're good friends. Whenever
Harrison failed to keep speaking datas he
always sent Beveridge and this even hap
League Club.