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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
Now a Soap Trust.

CHICAGO, Feb. New York promo
ters are interesting Eastern capitalists
in plan which eontemplates the for
nation of gigantic combination to
control the American soap output.
With 500, 900, 900 capital, of which si0,-
OOo,00o will be preferred stock and
$4,000, 900 being common stock, nego-
tiations are pending for the amalga-
nation of all the important soap fac
tories in the United States.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
GOMEZ NOT IN FAVOR.
Cuban Chiefs Do Not Appear to Take
Kindly to HIs Views

HAVANA, Feb. Among the Cuban
leaders who have given expression to
their views on the subject it is assert
ed that General Gomez was not au-
thorized to agree to the disbandment
of the army without consulting the
Cuban assembly and obtaining its per-
mission.
A prominent Cuban said to-day: "If
the news is true the Cuban assembly
will have grounds for proceeding
against General Gomez. The idea of
5000, ooh as a gift from tho United
States to the Cuban soldiers is repug-
nant and wounds the pride of Cubans. "
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
HOUSE NICARAGUA CANAL BILL
Committee on Interstate and Foreign
Commerce Has Agreed on Bill

Committee on Interstate and Foreign
Commerce Has Agreed on Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The House
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce, directed favorable report
upon the Hepburn Nicaragua canal
bill to-day, with amendments as sub
stitute for the Morgan bill passed by
the Senate.
The essential feature of the bill as
reported is that it authorizes the
President of the United States to ac-
quire by purchase from Nicaragua and
Costa Rica the territory necessary to
build the canal and then to proceed
with the construction of the canal.
One hundred and fifteen million dol
lars is appropriated for the compile
ton of the work authorized
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
spaniards to Get Contract.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-While no Off
cial award has been made of the bid
for the repatriation of the Spanish
prisoners in the Philippines, it has
been practically decided to give the
contract to the Companie Transatlan-
tique, otherwise known as the Span
ish TRANSPORTATION company.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
Professor Mns Too Blunt.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4-Dr. living B.
Wiggin, professor of physiology in the
College of Physicians and Surgeons of
this city, has been dismissed by the
faculty on complaint of the young
women of the freshmen class that the
professor was guilty of unnecessary
bluntness in demonstrating his lee
tures
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
bridegroom Il Missing.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Feb Matt
Cunion, wealthy resident of the In
dian Territory, came to st. Joseph to
be married last Tuesday, to Miss Liz
zie Rush Sunday night he disap-
peared and is still missing. He had
$500 in his pocket. Foul play is
feared
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
Car CompanIes 10 UnIte.

New YORK, Feb. "A combination
of the big freight and passenger car
companies of the United States is
being formed. The Pullman company
was slated to 60 into the union, but is
said to be holding out at present.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
Plpemakers to Combine.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-The combine
ton of the cast iron pipe and foundry
interests into one concern seems to be
an accomplished fact. The prospectus
of the United States Cast Iron Pipe
and Foundry company is issued to-day.
1t unites into one company majority
of the leading manufacturers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Representa-
tive John S. Little of Arkansas met
with a serious accident yesterday.
While descending the capitol steps he
slipped on the ice, striking his head
and rendering him unconscious He
was removed to his home.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
An English Sentiment Against Allan,

An English Sentiment Against Alliance.
LONDON, Feb. 4.-The famous Union
Debating society of Oxford university,
which was so antagonistic to the
North in the civil war in the United
States, by vote of 90 to 80, passed the
following resolution last night: THAT
any formal alliance with America
would be both injudicious and imprac-
ticable."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
A Consul Had uvdrophobla.

New YORK, Feb. "A dispatch to
the New York Herald from Patras,
Greece, says: Colville Y. Ingate,
American vice consul here, has died of
hydrophobia. He was bitten two
months ago, but kept the matter Sc
cret and refused treatment. He was
very popular.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
The solace's Manila CARGO,

New YORK, Feb. 3-The United
States supply ship Solace sailed to-day
for Manila, having on board seven
army officers, fifteen cadets from An
napolis and large cargo of supplies
for Admiral Dewey and the army.
Among the supplies are a large
amount of ammunition of all kinds.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
Dallas Police Arrest Forty Lawyers

DALLAS, Tex, Feb. 3.-Forty Dallas
lawyers were placed under arrest by
the police to-day for failure to pay
city occupation taxes. They are to
fight the constitutionality of the law,
but the police department insists on
each giving bond before release.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
Mrs. Krebs Given Ten Years

JUNCTION CITY, Kan, Feb Mrs.
John Krebs was sentenced to-day by
Judge o. L. Moore to hard labor in the
state penitentiary at Lansing for ten
Tears She showed no emotion.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
To Be Pnrma.tsr General

WASHINGTON, Jan. s1-The Presi-
dent nominated Colonel Asa B. Carey,
assistant paymaster general, to-day, to
be paymaster general with rank Of
brigadier general.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
Flfty-nlne Below Zero at Dawson.

VICTORIA, B. c., Feb. 4.-The steamer
Dierigo arrived here from Skaguay
yesterday with late arrivals from
Dawson City. They report the tenn
perature at 50 degrees below zero
when they left the Klondike capital
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
Wants Other States to Try 1t.

DENVER, Colo, Feb. Both houses
of the Legislature have adopted
joint resolution recommending other
states to give trial to the woman's
suffrage system of Colorado
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
SEATS FORFEITED,
The House Committee on Judiciary Re-
ports on Soldier Me mbers' Status.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The House
committee on judiciary has de-
cided that the members of the
House who accepted commissions in
the army vacated their seats They
are Wheeler of Alabama, Campbell of
Illinois, Colson of Kentucky and Rob
bins of Pennsylvania. Members serv-
ing on civil commissions are held not
to have forfeited their seats.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10

LONDON, Feb. 1.-St. James Gazette
says the French government is ne
gotiating with French and british
financiers for loan OF $40, 900, 600 to
$50 ,Oro, to be devoted to army and
navy purposea
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
Damage, Against a Labor Union.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3-Fred Hess.
Jr., who sued the San Francisco Typo
graphical union to recover S25, 900
damages for having been forced out of
employment by the union, because he
was non-union man, has been award
ed $1,000 by jury in the superior
court
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10

Died When About to Sign the Mortgage.
WICHITA, Kan, Feb. 3.-Lewis NJ
Trexler. farmer living near Wichita,
dropped dead at the Office of farm
loan company this morning, Just as he
was about to place his signature to
mortgage covering his homestead
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-25
Manila Insenarahle.

In answering the critics who al
probably prompted in most cases by
the influence of tricky Democracy, the
Commercial Advertise" presents the
situation in the Philippines in a logical
manner that should carry weight with
those who are disposed 10 look at the
veXed question with any degree of fair
ness. 1t is common for critics of the
President, says the Advertiser to ask
reproachfully why he did not keep
Manila for a commercial port and naval
station in the east and leave the rest
of the Philippines to the Tagals Then,
they say, there would have been no
war; we should have had all the sub
stantial advantages of possession of
the islands, with the good will of the
natives and without the burden of
governing them.
This is a very seductive proposition
since it offers the profits of sovereignty
without it's responsibilities. 1t had pos
session of most American minds a
year ago, and was scarcely dislodged
from most before the signing of the
treaty. Only persons ,whose official
responsibilities compelled thorough
study of all conditions and COM
plete consideration of the subject on
all sides realized the futility of II.
The peace commissioners went to
Paris with some such idea, which af-
terward expanded TO taking the island
of Luzon alone. All these were aban-
doned on conviction that the islands
could not be divided without breeding
endless conflict and permanent an
archy, This conclusion, which the ad-
ministration and the peace commits
siOners reached theoretically, has been
demonstrated practically since for all
the world to see.
Events have proved that the insur-
gents never would have been content
without Manila, the commercial and
political centre of the islauds, even had
they been able to organize the rest of
them under a government civilization
could endure. That is the goal of all
their desires, and was the object OF
their first outbreak, Through it pass
H'"9' VI 'hc ieFVHucS VI Iduei dnu
these are what the insurgents are most
eager to handle. The city in our hands
would have been In a perpetual state
Of Siege of arms or intrigue. Had ar
Amicable division been possible, II
would have been impossible to live un-
der it after. Manila is the outlet OF
trade OF the island and the terminal
" its oae railroad. Industry and com
nerce could not go on with a politi'
:al boundary custom houses and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-25
The Convention's Work.

Iaying aside the natural disappoint-
ment of the people of Northeastern
PENNSYLVANIA over the failure Of Judge
Archbald's canddacy-a disappoint-
ment shared by n very large number
OF the more intelligent Republicans
throughout the commonwealth-the re-
suits registered yesterday at Harris
burg will doubtless satisfy the regular
membership Of the party and receive
its cordial Endorsement. The ticket is
clean and respectable; the platform is
sound in principle: and though the
time be what is known as an off year
there is the proximity of presidential
contest to warrant exceptional vigor in
the effort to maintain party majorities.
The nominee for the position of
chief Importance, J. Hay Brown. IS
concededly an able and honorable at
torney ranking among the foremost
members of the bar in Pennsylvania.
We did not consider him Judge Arch
bald's equal and his nomination does
not change our estimate, but he is
nominated, his election in any event
ceive the entire Republican vote, for
whatever objection may exist as to the
method by which his nomination was
brought about in the face of q repre-
sentative popular demand for the NOM
ination of an experienced jurist. it
cannot hold Mr.. Brown responsible
The honor was thrust upon him. OF
the nominee for judge of the Superior
court we know little but accept the
word of those who pronounce him to
he worthy of the place.
The selection for state treasurer dis
arms insurgent criticism by reason Of
his having been upon past oc-
casions something of an insur-
gent himself, and he appeals
to the sympathies of straight
Republicans by having recently per-
formed heroic service on distant bat
tle-fields in execution of the national
policy of Republican origin which is
to be the chief target of Democratic
attack in the next ensuing presidential
campaign. Colonel Barnett is a prac-
tical expansionist who typifes the new
creed and purposes Of the Republican
party, and he is moreover a civilian OF
character and administrative expert
ence well fitting him to be the GUS
todian of the commemorative finances,
Though it failed, the candidacy of
Judge Archibald won the respect Of
every observer of it's methods. Time
will show that this means much
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-25
A New Danger in Cuba.

Miss Clara Barton, president of the
tentlon to the new evil that will menace
Cuba, If the starving offspring from
the reConcentrados are not provided
with food. Miss Barton says that a
Cuban war will be the outcome of the
situation unless the half-starving boys
and girls in the woods are cared for.
Starvation has taught the little ones
to look out for themselves on that ISL
and and is still teaching them bitter
lessons. If food is not given them they
will steal 1t. In this way they take
the first steps in brigandage. II the
police prevent them from securing food
in the cities they take to the woods
and get it the best way they can. They
become bands of desperate marauders.
Within ten years, If these evils are
not adjusted, the United States will
find that the Cuban woods are filled
with brigands and another war with
the United. States will be necessary
to suppress them.
The government should lose no time
in acting upon the suggestion given
in Miss Barton's view of the situation.
1t will be far better for the govern
ment to appropriate money at once
for the purpose of taking care of the
unfortunate young people who We're
made orphans through Weyler's bru-
tality than to use it a few years hence
in suppressing an evil that has been
forced upon them. Voluntary sub
scriptions should not be relied upon
to provide food for these homeless chill
dren. Even though Miss Barton's view
may be considered an extreme one, the
presence Of such suffering and destltu-
ton among the orphan class should be
a challenge to the good offices of Amer
lean philantrophy, both private and
official
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revenue officials separating it from the
rest. There is no case in history where
occupation of commercial city has
not compelled conquest OF the Interior
Hong Kong is not Chinese city, but
an English island colony, and Singa-
pore is the same.
We could not have traded in the
islands, with Manila alone Ameri-
can, without encountering piracy at
every point out of the reach of our
navy's guns. Gen. Otis tried this when
he opened the ports of Luzon to trade.
our sailors were captured when they
landed and shot from the shore. and
finally a merchant vessel bearing the
American flag was wrecked, sacked
and burned in Lingayen Bay This
outrage caused the closing of the ports
till all shall be under American control.
The fact is that the war began, not
because we asked more than Manila,
but because we kept that. We were
attacked in the city before we attacked
the country. 1t is the one thing the in
surrection wants.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-25
QUIET HOME WEDDING.
J. Harry Fisher and Mrs. A. M.
Falkenbury Married.

A very quiet home wedding occurred
last evening at No. l Hallstead place,
when J. Harry Fisher and Mrs. A. NJ.
Falkehhury were united in marriage
by the Rev. I. j. Lansing, pastor of
tho Green Ridge Presbyterian church.
The couple were unattended and only
the relatives and few of the more
intimate friends of both parties were
present. A reception followed the cere-
mony and wedding supper was
served.
The couple will leave on Saturday
for Barnegat Park, n. j., where their
honeymoon will be spent. Mr.. Fisher
is a very well known man. He was
for a time in the newspaper business
in this city, and was also secretary of
the board of trade. He is also n geol-
ogist of some repute and is considered
an authority along certain lines OF
this science. The bride is a very
popular woman of refined tastes and
possessing many fine traits of charac-
ter.
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ty, early recognizing his sterling
worth and ability. elevated him to the
bench before he had attained the age Of
3j and for fifteen years he has presided
over one of the busiest courts of the
state, earning for himself a reputation as
juTist of which he and his friends may
well be proud.
Situated, as he has been, in the great
anthracite region, his long term of service
has given him q special knowledge of
that important industry, together with
the many technical terms and legal ques-
tions concerning it. When We consider
the magnitude Of this industry, the vast
amount Of capital employed therein, the
importance of having at least C"e mem-
Der of the Supreme court familiar with
the phraseology and the practical ques-
tions involved In the vast and increasing
amount of litigation growing out of it,
Is apparent.
Notwithstanding the arduous duties OF
a JUDICIAL position he has always main
tanned the keenest possible interest In all
public affairs and has contributed much
to educational and charitable institutions
lie is today 80 years old i'm the prime Of
his usefulness, the possessor of a strong
and vigorous mind i'm n sound, healthy
body; with a capacity for work uneN-
celled by any man, an indefatigable stu
dent an able, conscientious, impartial
judge, man OF integrity or conviction
as well as action, fair and courteous at
all times, of broad, judicial temperament,
fitted by education, experience and train
ing to perform the high duties of this
important office in the most efficient
manner.
The high esteem i'm which he is held
by the legal profession is best shown by
the fact that within the last six months
the bars of the counties OF Bradford Cam
eron, Carbon, Center Clarion, Clinton,
CalunlbA@, Daunhin, Jefferson, Juniata,
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involving the property and personal lib
erty of the humblest citizen as well as
the greatest corporation for term
amounting to practically life tenure,
1t needs no words of mine to emphasize
the Importance Of honest and deliberate
action on the part of the convention.
And more-ordinarily the choice of
convention like this must receive the en-
dorsement and ratification of the people
at the polls. but, under the peculiar con-
ditons existing at this time, we are not
only 10 name a candidate for this office,
but virtually to elect him. Putting him
on the ticket is in effect handing him his
commission. We are not only represent.
ing our people in selecting candidate,
but are in effect casting their ballots for
him at the same time.
1t is, therefore, clearly the duty of ev-
cry delegate in this convention to cast his
vote in accordance with what he believes
or knows to be the wishes and sentiment
of his people. untTammelled and un-
moved by personal appeals or the pros
pect of personal advantage. To do other
wise, for whatsoever reason, will be
betrayal of the trust repOsed in him and
WILL and should, expose him to the swift
and sure condemnation of his constitu-
ents
The one important test which should be
applied to the candidacy of each aspirant
is that of personal fitness for the office.
A practice which has grown into n prece-
dent is to nominate for this high and
honorable position only men who have
demonstrated their ability and judicial
fitness on the common pleas bench. This
is a most excellent rule and its wisdom
has caused it to he followed, not only by
our party, but by our political opponents.
The known wishes of the bench and the
bar of the various counties should be
also considered, because of their peculiar
opportunities to Judge of the Iualitica-
tions of the candidates.
Solicitations of political and perscnal
nature, whether from party leaders or in
terested organizations, in behalf of new
and untried men, should not be permitted
to override the claims of honest merit
and faithful service. backed by strong
public sentiment. The fountain head
of justice must remain uncontaminated
by undue inufience of all kinds. il the
liberties of the people are TO be pre-
served.
The man whom I am about to name
possesses in "a marked degree all the
claims to the position which have right
to be considered by any delegate in this
convention. Born of sturdy Scotch par
entaGe. graduating with high honors from
one of the great universities of this
country, he was admitted to the bar in
1873 The people of his native coun-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-25
A Timely Suggestion.
Editor of Tho Tribune.


Sir:-As reported, the street car COM
pany will build a viaduct or bridge from
Mulberry street to Providence road near
the power house. Why will not the city
join in the improvement and make it of
sufficient capacity to afford a desirable
route to and from the central city for
all travel that now has to pass in through
that unsightly and narrow Carbon street
and thus avoid crossing the New York
Ontario and Delaware and Hudson
tracks? IF 1t may be that the city cam
not avail of funds for the purpose, can
II not compensate the street railway COM
pany for the extra expense of more
elaborate structure by an annual pay
ment of a proper amount temporarily un-
Ill funds can be provided to pay its share
of the expense? A roadway twenty feet
wider than that needed by the street rail-
read might answer very well, and the
extra cash should not be large. There
seems to be good reasons why some plan
should be adopted, and it is hoped The
Tribune will thoroughly discuss the
question. VIM. II. Richmond,
Richmond Hill.
Scranton, Pa, Aug. %,
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I.ackawanna, Lehigh, Lycoming. Monroe,
Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill.
Snyder. Somerset, Sullivan, Susquehan-
ma, Tioga, Union, Wayne and wyoming.
have unanimously urged the governor of
this commonwealth to appoint him to fill
the vacancy now existing on the Supreme
bench.
On this presentation Of our case we are
content to rest the claims OF our candi-
date satisfied that IL personal worth and
Integrity as a man and a citizen, learning
and experience as a Judge and we'll
earned and deserved popularity among
lawyers and laymcn all over the state,
IRE taken into account by this conven-
tlon in making it's choice, they cannot
and will not be passed over lightly.
In behalf of the delegation from Lack
awanna and the unanimous sentiment of
the bar Of that county, have the pleas
ure and honor of presenting to this con-
vention, for nomination as justice Of the
Supreme court of the state OF Pennsyl-
vania the name Of the Hon. Robert
Woodrow Archibald, of Scranton.