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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
Misinforned.

In a statement made in q sunday
paper John II. Fellows is credited with
these words: II have been Informed
that some Of the members OF Ihe
Tribune crowd tried to procure a prom
isr from Captain Mcir before the clcc-
ton that il he would listen to their die
tation and abide by it they would sup
nor. him. THIS. I understand, Captain
Aioir positively refused 70 do, which
IS only q further guarantee that he
proposes to- stand by the principles of
true Rcpuhlic2 which means
government cf the people and for the
people. and not a government of the
bosses. by the bosses and for the
bosses"
If Mr.. Fellows has been so informed
which we doubt, he has been misin~
formed. The Tribune crowd has
never asked and neither asks nor eN-
poets now any favors from the mayor
elect beyond those which would be
freely given by any honest man to the
humblcst citizen III the city. THE
Tribune crowd" has bcen indu3triously
lied about and misreprosented for u
number of wears by a gang of pot
hOus" hcelers who, at different times,
have failed 70 work" it for their sell
fish purposes yet it stands today where
it has always stood, for decent politics
and fair play; and it will demand
these in behalf Of Captain Moir with as
much cordially and determination as
if the last successful nominee for may
or had been a man Of its own choos-
ing, 1t is Il Republican crowd, cheer
fully abiding by the win of the Re-
publican majority and anxious and
eager for the continued success and
supremacy of Republican principles;
but it does not have to play the role
of a mendicant for faVors before any
man or faction living.
on these lines The Tribune has been
built up against sharp competition and
in spite Of the abortiVe malice of its
psmire assailants until ii has become
a permanent, a profitable and an ad-
mittedly superior newspaper; and on
these lines it will go on year by year
to n larger growth and a frmer foot
hold long after the John II. Fellows
type Of statesmen shall have passed.
out of the memory of the oldest in
habitant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
Now Probe :

The committee appointed last night
by Speaker Farr TO Investigate the
charges Of bribery preferred by the
Philadelphia Press is equitably con-
stltuted and apportioned, 1t consists
Of two straight Republicans, two
straight Democrats ana one kicker.
Hreps, OF Franklin and Voorhees, Of
Philadelphia represent the straightfor-
ward Republican element; Skinner of
Fulton and Tighe OF LuzeTne are Dem
ocratlc stalwarts aud KoontZ of Som
erset is the man whom the Wanamak-
critics a short time ago wanted TO elect
speaker. The proportion is fairly rep
rescntative Of the political complexion
OF the house and with their man
Koontz on hand to watch every man
oeuver the kickers win certainly have
no just reason to refrain from showing
up all the rascality that they have
knowledge Of
The Press has charged that II has
definite evidence Of attempts to infu-
rnce by corrupt means votes IL the
house on the question of the reconsid-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
WAgin the Government"

The Democratic party leaders (whom
we wish to separate as far as possible
in these comments from the patriotic
men forming the bulk of the Demo-
cratic party) have been peculiarly
shorts sighted and unfortunate in their
attempts to frame political issues IN
time of war. Never noted for astute-
ness. they have allowed what little
good judgment they possess to get
away from them completely during
great emergencies and the news from
Washington shows that this habit
among them has undergone no recent
change for the better.
In 1864, when Grant was drawing the
line taut around the Southern Con-
federacy just preparatory to strarglinS
it forever the Democratic leaders held
q national convention which pro-
nounced the war for the preservation
of the Union failure and begged for
a restoration of peace at any price.
This bit of asninity kept the Democ-
racy out of office for exactly twenty
years, and earned for IT. he JUS con-
new generation of Democratic lead
ers are committing the same kind of
hari kari. Although the democrats in
congress one year ago were the luudest
of all the snorters for swift and re-
lentless war and by their belngerept
frenzy prevented the president from
securing the liberation of Cuba by the
slower but more peaceful processes Of
diplomacy, yet no sooner was the war
fairly launched than they began 10
criticize and complain at the MANNER
in which it was prosecuted; later they
fought with all their might the rati-
fication Of the treaty by which the ad-
ministration had paved the way to the
wars conclusion, bowling not at the
smallness but at the unexpected eX"
tent of the administratiJl victory;
then they massed their strength 10 re-
sist an increase in the regular army
commensurate with the increased and
unavoidable needs for mIiltdly power
| called into being by this marvelously
triumphant military campaign, and
lastly we are told that they have SOL
EMMY met in a party caucus at TIE
nations capital and resolved at time
when Aguinaldo's Malay savages are
shooting down the American soldiers
| and sailors who came to make than
| free that we ought to hurry up and
| surrender. They are afraid OF the
| consequences; they are appalled, by this
| possibilities; they would have Dewey
| and Otis pack up and come home
leaving the flag which in three months
| swept the once imperial power Of Spain
from two great oceans to flutter down
| in cowardly retreat before a half.
| dressed band of Oriental bushwhacli-
| ers.
What spirit Of mischief has prompt.
| cd this fatuous exhibition OF rigeo1.
| liyered politics we cannot imagine
but If this is to be the modern Den.Cc.
racy's next line Of campaign we fame!
that Republicans will meet It viii
/ inGly
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

Grafton Of the McCarrell Jury bill. II
has announced its willingness to pre-
sent before legally constituted in
vestigating committee both the names
Of the members thus improperly ap-
preached and the names OF the men
who tried to sednce them from the
path OF official rectitude. Acting on
this invitation the house authorized
the speaker to name a tribunal, which
he has done with obvious equity, and 1t
remains to be seen how far the investi-
cation will have to be carried. 1t has
been intimatcd that the charges made
by the Press were calculated rather to
affect public opinion in Philadelphia
during the Quay trial than to promote
purity at Harrisburgi but with the
Quay trial postponed for six weeks,
there is no conceivable reason why the
legislative probe should not in the
meantime be inserted 70 the very heart
Of the legislative situation and made
tn uncover as much as possible Of the
dark lantern intriguing which has at.
tended this remarkable senatorial con-
test.
Speaker Farr is to be congratulated
upon his flrmness and resolution in
meeting this demand in manner which
promises to let in a job lot of light,
perhaps more than was barEained for.
The men he has named will not only
give ear to the Philadelphia Press and
the element which 1t represents in the
tangled skein of contemporary fac
tional politics, but from what we know
Of them we suspect that they will give
an open parliament to all other classes
of accuscrs and WELD the searchlight
upon all factions and all men abso-
lutely without fear or favor. In other
words, it will be an investigating COM
mittee which will really investigate
and this promises a decided novelty in
legislative proceedings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
THE SUPERIOR COURT.


FROM the Philadelphia Times.
The Superior court Of Pennsylvania was
organized on the LIST Of July, 1895. 1t was
regarded as an experiment and many
had grave doubts about preserving entire
judiciary harmony with two appellate
courts, and the junior court a tribunal of
last resort in nearly onC-half the appealed
cases from our lower courts, excepting
when ordered for review by special allo-
catur. These apprehensionS have not
been realized Today the Superior court
has commanded very general respect for
its decisions alike from the bar and tine
public, and the fact that II has rarely
been reversed by the Supreme court is a
high tribute TO its fidelity and ability.
o
We have before us a summary OF tho
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 2s 1899.

business of the Superior court for the
three years ending on the LIST of July,
1888, and IL is an interesting study. It's
creation was necessitated by the greatly
overtasked Suprems court of the state.
The labors of the Supreme judges had be-
come SO eXscting that II was an utter inn
possibility for them to give anything like
Just consideration to the many cases
which came before them for final de-
cision. The record before us shows that
In the flrst year of the Superior court AZ
per cent. OF the appeals were taken to
that tribunal, leaving IS for the Supreme
court. III 1891 the percentage of appeals
to the Superior court was % TO % for the
higher court; and in 1898 AZ per cent. OF
the appeals went to the intermediate
court In 1884 before the creation of the
Superior court, there were l,l0i appeals
to the Supreme court of the state, and
that number was reduced TO 653 In the
first year of the new tribunal. Last year
there were G2S appeals TO the Supreme
court and 4jl TO the Superior court.
o.
There is the right of appeal from the
Superior to the Supreme court in cases
involving constitutional questions, when
the Superior court itself transfers 1t to
the higher tribunal, ana a special alIoca-
tur may be granted by a judge of the Su-
preme court to bring up any judgment OF
the Superior court for review. AppliCa-
tions for special allocatur to remove a
case from the Superior to the Supreme
court by review have been refused in b7
cases. They have been allowed I'm Is
cases in which the judgment of the SUI
perior court was affirmed. and also al
lowed in 10 cases in which the Superior
court was reversed. OF the appeals taken
to the Superior court 20 per cent were
discontinued or mol pressed. Opinions
were filed quashing appeals in 81 cases.
Affirming judgment in 6i cases and re-
versing judgment in 262 cases. In the
same time concurring opinions were filed
and p dissenting opinions.
o
1t will be seen from this record cover
ing the whole service rendered by the Su-
perior court that it is now charged with
the final decision of nearly one-half the
cases appealed from the lower courts,
and its duties have become severely eX-
acting. With our two appellate courts the
labors of both are greater than they
should be to assure the careful and proper
consideration of Ihe issues and questions
involved. Not only is the necessity for
this Superior court clearly shown, but 'ts
record proves that it is entitled to the
confidence of the public as it has COM
| manded the trust of the Supreme judicial
tribunal of the state in a very high de-
! gree. Its creation is fully indicated by
the record 1t has written, and every goou
citizen will be gratified to learn with
what fidelity it has performed it's respon-
sible duties.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

Imperfect electric wiring caused the
destruction Of a dozen fine homes in
New orleans the other day Electricity
is a convenience which requires to be
handled with intelligence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

Admiral Cervera declines to be made
a scapegoat for the blunders of Span
ish politicians and has demanded an
open trial where he can be brought
face to face with his accusers. In
this painful emergency in his career the
gallant old admiral will have the unan-
imous sympathy of decent men every
where
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

Talk of a Roosevelt presidential boom
is not so plentiful now as 1t once was
but 1t will re-appear In good time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

The official career of bowling Henry
Johnson, of Indiana, win close on Fri
lay next, when his term in congress ex-
pires. There may be a difference Of
opinion as 10 Henrys abilities as
legislator, but none Of his constituents
can support a claim that he has failed
to attract attention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

Lady Curzon, formerly Miss Letter
of Chicago has been decorated with the
Imcprial Order Of the Crown Of India.
The pictures Of the decoration suggest
a bicycle racing medal, but Chicago is
proud Just the same.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

An increase of s5OOOO,O 900 in the saw
ings deposits OF New York state dur
ing the past year Is a testimonial which
the advance agent of prosperity can
well include among his future press
notices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

The anxiety OF the Cubans to con-
duct Il government of their own IL a
natural result OF the long and painful
struggle they have made for in3cpon-
dence. But the intelligent men among
them will perceive the propriety Of let
ting the United States fix the time
when the experiment can safely be in
stituted. The child which walks too
soon Is liable to become bow-legged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

TIE present congress has appropriated
over ,G00,OOo,O0O but It has made a
good deal more than 81, ,6OO,O 900, 900 worth
of iirst-class history.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

" we are not to have trial Of Sena-
tor Quay before the adjournment of the
present legislature perhaps there Is a
faint chance that the legislature itself
will do a little probing on its own ac-
count and then come to a definite con-
ciusion on the senatoyship. This sus-
Icnse ie too much.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

OF course there Is liable to be some
dissatisfaction among those of our new
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

proteges who imagine that the gift Of
freedom should place the name of the
liberated on Uncle Sans pay roll.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

George Dewey is just level-headed
enough to realize that during the next
few years good admiral will be fully
as necessary as a good president
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

Athens, O., has a domino game in prog
ress that probably has no equal in the
world. A gentleman and his two sons
started this GENE several years since,
and it is not finished yet. First one and
then the other has been in the lead, until
now the score OF one of the sons is 1905
the score of the other son li3,O25 ami the
father brings up the rear with liS,0l9.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

Base ball Is taking Santiago by storm
At the second game, played last week be-
tween a Cuban and an American picked
nine, 1900 spectators, including mem.
bcrs of the best native families, attended
It may cheer the patriotic feelings of
our readers 10 record that the Americans
won by the suggestive score of 16 TO l.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

In Germany the municipal savings
banks have adopted novel method for
inducing the laboring classes and small
shopkeepcrs TO save their money. In
stead Of requiring depositors to bring
their money to the bank, collectors go
about once a week, usually on pay day,
to their homes or places Of occupation,
and collect IT, This system reaches The
poorest class of the people and those who
would be least likely TO save anything
from ther wages unless they were thus
urged 10 do So During the last year, IN
Msyence, the receipts under this system
IN single bank amounted 10 $l7s1 10, de.
posted by 5799 persons, which was an
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

SCRANTON, FEBRUARY %. 1899.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

Ground oyster shells were given by the
mediaevab doctors to children suffering
from ricketts, and scrofula. Now 1t ap-
pears that they were right. The shells
contain lime, nitrogen, iron sulphur, man.
ganese, magnesia, flour, bromide, phos-
poric acid and iodine, all excellent for
feeble children. They say that if grow
ing children were to take powdered oyster
shells in their food the teeth would be inn
proved.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

At Fort Scott. Kan, the other day the
Presbyterians and the MethCdists had an
old-fashioned spelling match, with 32 on
each side. One by one the contestants
were spelled down until only two Pres
byterians and one Methodist remained
Then the master gave out the word
''ptsan," and all three missed it, leaving
a victory for neither side. Ptisan is de-
fined in the dictionary as a mucilaginous
decoction used as a drink, and 1t is not
20 be expected that Presbyterians and
Methodists would know much about such
drinks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-01-13
m,wfeem MAJOR GENERALS
To Be Musisd Out Gen. ice wheeler Wss
o. the Lit.

Washinon, Jan. 12.--As part OF the
plan for ,e reduction OF the military
establishent to a permanent OASIS
the warlepartment has selected
number general volunteer officers
who wille honorably discharged from
the servi OF the United states within
a few Dis. Nineteen major generals
head tharrny list. but as not more
than twor three are unemployed and
without etual commands. the reduc-
ton in tb grade will not be as exten-
siye as is at first contemplated.
1t is merstcod that Major Gen.
Wheelers not on the list to be dis
charged perhaps for the reason that
the ofids of the war department,
even IL BY were indisposed to recall
his spletd war service. are not IN
clined ttake any action that might
affect d status Of Gen. Wheeler,
pendngbe decision of the House or
Representatives of the issue raised by
Represe&tive Bailey.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-01-13
EsPecT FOR cUBANs
Is on Inc Be. Due 10 the Representations q
Gen. Wood.

Washi&on Jan. l2.-Gen. Wood was
at the VI department. today. in consul
tation vi officials respecting matters OF
Cuban hey. The question Of the dis
tributioftf customs receipts and other
iinanciaiklatt have been discussed
only suIhcialiy so far. but before Gen.
Woods kparturc a permanent policy
probablNill he adopted
Gen. vuds visit has. done much tn
elevate D cubans in the estimation OF
the goveknent here. He has shown from
his persbl experience. that they have
been vel much fnisrepresented as 10
their caSrity for self-goyernment. and
the rems kble success which has attend
ed the Nrls so carefully developed by
him OF ling the best element among
the Cub The largest opportunity to ad-
minister affairs OF their own munich
palities provinces has made deep
impressH upon the official mind here
As h(roVince OF Santiago emerged
from tt{@ar in probably worse shape
than anbf the others, II Is regarded as
entirely kobable that system which
has worfj so well under adverse condi-
tions thk would be quite az successful
in the OF provinces.
IL Is gkered from the brief official re-
ports ofkn. Ludlow at Havana that he
has begf,to put In operation plans for
tie gov<ment of havana based on the
same tf&y of allowing the Cubans an
opportu& to demonstrate their abilit. :
10 faa nau their own AFFAIRS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-01-13
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-01-13
ssth CONGRESS.
Continued from page ~

Hale offered three joint resolutions
authorizing the admission into the ma
val academy of Alberto Valenzuela
Montoya of Columbia and Richardo
Yglesias of Costa Rico and authoris-
ing change in the term Of enlistment
of men who enlisted after April q.
1898. in the United States navy from
one year to three years upon the writ.
ten request of the men.
The request of the House for a con-
ference on the District OF Columbia
appropriation bill was granted and
Senators Allison, Cudllom and Cock
rell were named as conferees.
Hawley OF the military affairs COM
mittee. reported joint resolution ten
dering the thanks of Congress to Clara
Barton and the officers and agents of
the Red Cross Society for their hu.
name services towards the Armenians
and towards both sides in the Spanish.
American war.
Hoar asked for immediate considera-
ton of the resolution. After the reso-
luton had been read Morgan, Ala. in
quired whether the adoption of the
resolution would admit those mention
ed in it to the floor of the Senate.
!
that matter will settle itself"
Hoar explained that the privileges
Of the floor would be extended in any
event only to Miss Barton and he dM
not believe that she would trouble
anybody.
In connection with the resolution
Gailinger, n. H., and Proctor. VT, dis
cussed briefly some alleged interfer-
! eace with the work of the Red Cross
Society in Cuba by some military OFF,
GERS. Proctor thought the matter was
not serious.
| Hawley declared that If the facts
| should show that the officer at fault.
| he ought to be cashiered from the SER
! vice.
The resolution was then passed.
i Under special order the Senate
proceeded to the consideration of un-
| objected bills on the private pension
calendar. Sixteen bills were passed.
After the bills Of the pension calendar
had been cleared awey the general CAL
endar was taken up, but was consid-
cred only a few minutes when at 1.lO
P. NJ. on motion of Davis. the Senate
went into executive session.
| Cockrell entered a motion to recall
the bill which passed, yesterday, au-
thorizing the President to appoint Brig
Gen. r. H. Stanton major general and
place him on the retired list with that
rank.
At ) o'clock, the Senate adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-01-13
Spaia's Sunken Ships Fioated.

Perhaps the greatest mechanical feat of
the century has been the raising of some
of the Spanish warships which were ap-
parently shot to pieces at Santiago. 1t
seemed utterly impossible to float them
because Of the terrible damage inflicted
by our guns, but the task has been ac-
cOmplished. Diseases of the blood. stOm-
ach and liver frequently wreck the health
so that there appears to be no chance of
recovery But when HOstetter's Stomach h
Bitters is taken. the disordered system
is speedily restored to it's old-time vigor
and tone. The Bitters will regulate the
liver, bowels and digestive functions and
purify the blood. You can buy this REM
edy in any drug store. and under no cir
cumstances should you accept anything
said to be .'just as good