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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11
The Dreyfus Verdict.

- UTILIZATION recoils in horror
from the infamy at Rennes.
~ Sooner or later, and soon at
the latest, it will find ways
and means to make its Indignation eff
fective. Meanwhile let US contem-
plate the larger lesson of the DreyfuS
affair.
Among individuals there is a sanctity
in the relationship between host ind
guest which unsparingly condemns
trcachery in either. Why not among
nations? The military officer who,
while visiting the home of friend
should seduCe his friends wife would
commit crime against the honor Of
his cloth even more serious in its i'm
mediate retributive consequences than
the sin of which he would be guilty
before the bar of morals. Yet this
same officer, the Dreyfus case proves,
can with impunity in a time of COM
plete peace play the spy and ply with
bribes toward evil ends the servants
of his host when that host is a nation
and himself in the diplomatic service,
and nobody thinks the worse of him.
His promotion at home and his repute
abroad depend indeed to a considerable
degree upon the very sickness with
which he can violate the first principles
of dccency in the endeavor to ferret out
the secrets Of his entertainers
In sentencing Dreyfus. as we believe
unjustly, the court at Rennes found
"eXtenuating circumstances, as in
deed there would have been had Drey-
rus been guilty. EXtenuation for the
individual culprit exists in the incred-
ible rottenness Of the military system
Of which he forms a part: in the un-
paralleled effrontery with which no.
torious perjurers, liars and sneaks
Haunt their shame in the uniforms of
generals Of the staff, and in the de-
PRAYED morale of the European courts,
which make of bribery and spying
prominent and lucrative features of the
public service. The fate Os Dreyfus the
individual dwindles into insignifcance
beside the immense iniquity underly-
ing European international relations.
This must be cleansed, else Christian
ity in Europe must confess defeat and
take down its sign.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11
A FAMILY REUNION.
For The Tribune.

For The Tribune
What means inns pustle Wi'u'
Ihat come Wlth baskets plieu'
themselves prlmlui OF Johes'
Nhat can TO sayest measure tune one
A genuine lamlly reunion
Aunt gazes upon niece
Cousins at cousins stare
Ihen Gally klnshlp own
While children romp with Jupllatloh
Regardless OF exact relation
Do second cousins COUNT
yes! iourth or sixth or elShth
or even twenty-third.
If she's pretty girl and pleasant,
Why. claim II. No time like the pres
ent.
No stiffness in the air,
While elders sage discuss
Old times, the crops, the weather!
A time for romance-opportune one
Is any genuine reunion,
Sage histories are read
While wildly i'm your head
Relationships are twisting,
Then several family prima dOnnas
Delight their papas and their mamas.
Hear Uncle Nose orate
on family traditionl
Hear Jimmy speak bis piece"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

The first blow was struck by the in
surgents and it was a foul blow. our
kindness was reciprocated with cruel
ty. our mercy with a Mauser. The
dishonorod. our soldiers We're shot
down while ninistering to the wounded
Filipnos. oar dead were mutilated
our humanity was interpreted as
weakness, our fcrbe1rance as coward
ice They assailed our sovereignty, and
there will be no useless parley, no
pause, until the insurrection is sup
pressed and American authority ac-
knoWIedged and establish d."--Presi-
dent Mckinley at Putsburg
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

THE Democratic party from
~ the time of jefferson has been
the eXpansionst party. 1t
has added more territory to the
Union than the whole area of the
original states; and this has been ac-
complished in the face of stout opposi-
tion. The attempt will surely fail, at
this late day, to put the party in the
attitude Of pulling down the flag where
it has been rightfully planted. our
place in the Philippines has been es-
tablished by our arms. Our title has
been perfected by treaty. We have paid
FOR the archipelago both with blood
and treasure. We shall keep all the
Islands and set up free and orderly
government therein. Against this pro-
gramme there can be no rally of Dem
ocrats, The leopard cannot change
his spots"
Our esteemed Democratic cOntempo-
rary has been somewhat tardy in COM
ing around to this long manifest con-
clusion; but none the less is Its state
ment interesting. On narrow lines of
partisanship we should be glad to see
the Democracy solidly arrayed in fav-
or of a fiag-lowering platform, for that
would remove every vestige OF doubt
OF an overwhelming Republican VIE
tory in the next presidential election.
But from a higher standpoint this
would be unfortunate. 1t would indl-
cate to the world at large the inability
OF the American people to approach 4
great problem in world politics in free
dom from petty and parochial limita-
tions and 1t would confirm the pessi-
mistlc forebodings OF those prophets
of evil who have been asserting
throughout the discussion of war con-
sequences that we in this country have
not the craftsmanship or breadth IF
view to take up a matter of this char
acter on its merits, without regard to
internal partisan affiliations or precon-
ceived opinions.
For a great party like the Democ-
racy to take an attitude on a ques-
tlon OF overshadowing. interest and Inn
portance. not from well-matured con-
viction, but simply for partisan reas-
ons, in order to be "agin the
administration" would be humili-
tating to all intelligent Amer-
cans, Republicans and Democrats
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

Peace brought u5 the Philippines,
by treaty cession from Spain. The SEN
ate of the United States ratified the
treaty Every step taken was in Obed-
stitutiol, There was no flaw in the
title. and no doubtful methods were
employed to obtain it. 1t became our
territory and is ours, as much as the
Louisiana Purchase. or Texas, or Alas
ka president Mckinley at Pittsburg.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11
HUMAN NATURE STUDIES
A Wealthy Reporter.

Colonel Sheffield Phelps, owner Of
the Jersey City Journal, was the rich
est newspaper reporter in America
several years ago. From his father,
the late William Walter Phelps, he
inherited a fortune of several mil
lions, and under his active and practi-
cal management he has made his news
paper the foremCbt journal of the
state. At the end of his first year ne
was bitterly attacked by his political
enemies, who brought libel suits for
many hundreds of thousands of dol
lars against him, but he won easily
in the courts. Since then he has
been a powerful political factor in
Hudson county and his course has
been signally endorsed by Governor
Voorhees,.
The colonel whose title comes from
an appointment on the staff of Cover
nor Griggs, lives in one of the show
places of the state, directly opposite
New York city, on the crest Of the
palisades. The family estate COM
prises more than three thousand acres.
1t is probably the costliest farm in
America. The land is worth in the
neighborhood of $4,000 900 for building
purposes.
After his graduation from Yale in
1886 Col. Phelps began active newspap-
er work as a reporter on the World
at New York. Later he became an
editorial writer on the Mail and Ex-
press, and afterward filled the posi-
tion of acting manager on the same
paper.
Once while on the World staff, re-
lates the Philadelphia Post, he was
sent to report the wedding of the
daughter of a Wall street man re-
Gently from the west. The reporters
We're met at the front door by trained
servant, who quickly separated them
from the guests and led them to the
hosts private room, were the banker
met them in person and gave them
typewriter slips containing the in
formation they We're sent for Then
champagne was opened and tho bank
er took some cigars from a drawer in
his desk.
Have one" he said to Phelps, "they
are genuine conchas. import them
myself"
Thanks" said Phelps, pleasantly
as he took the cigar. Have one of
mine. They're real ascura maduras." :"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

1t is reported that a concerted effort
by Caucasians living in Mexico will he
made next year, with President Diaz'3
approval and help, to introduce in that
country new machinery and methods
of production and manufacture. Pres
ent methods, notably in agriculture, are
ludicrously primitive and inefficient,
judged from the American standpoint;
and every advance will be direct gain
to the American export trade.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

Extensive preparations are being
made in West Chester to celebrate on
oct. IL, 10 and 13 the centennial of that
boroughs Incorporation. Oratory, pa
rades, hanQucts and fireworks are to
teed a good time. West Chester Is Il
pretty place, situated on historic
ground, inhabited by enterprislng and
hospitable people and well worthy of
visit on any day in the year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
State.

Justice of the Supreme CourtsJ. HAY
BROWN, of Lancaster.
Judge of the Superior Court-JOSlAH r.
ADAMS of Philadelphia.
State rer-L1ECTENANT COL
ONEL JAMES Il. BARNETT Of
Washington.
Election day, Nov. :.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

In his salutatory editorial as the new
proprietor of the Chambersburg bubble
opinion, Captain j. NJ. Runk says:
I'VE shall try never to forget, what
mankind has been learning for 5000
years, that there are others as good
and deserving as we are" This is cer-
tainly a good thought to keep in mind.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11
Old Tecumseh,s snrnrise.

The tune that was played the most
during Tuesdays parade, says the Phil
adelphia Times, was undoubtedly
Marching Through Georgia." and a
veteran who during the war was q
close friend Of General Sherman, was
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

on Thursday the National Export
exposition at Philadelphia will open for
business. 1t is in the nature of an ex-
pertinent, but one which promises to
be successful
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

There is authority for saying that the
talk of an extra session of Congress,
to be convened next month is without
foundation. National affairs are in
good hands as they stand.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

have ended fatally. The disease. there
fore, is of a mild type but in view of
the possibility that cold weather may
make it more virulent, Secretary Lee
has issued circular urging general
vaccination in infected districts, the
prompt isolation of suspects, the estab-
lishment of emergency hospitals and
the careful disinfection of all infected
houses, clothing and effects. Rigid en-
law requiring every pupil to present a
certificate of successful vaccination is
also demanded, and suggestions in de-
tail of much value are given. These
precautions ought to count.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11
He surredered the Box.

The troubles of millionaire are il
lustrated by a story told of William
Rockefeller by one of his attorneys.
The oil magnate bought a large tract
Of land in the Adirondacks, which he
uses as a game preserve and forest
home. A small country paper an
nounced that Mr.. Rockefeller intended
to buy half the Adirondacks and make
them into park. The article was
widely quoted, and soon letters began
to pour in.
The letters We're soon followed by
brokers, farmers, real estate agents
and spectators. Mr.. Rockefeller at
first denied the report, but this had no
effect, His secretary answered every
letter in the negative, but this proved
ineffective. His clerks were instructed
to tell all callers that their employer
did not want any Adirondack land. but
even this was futile Not long ago
Mr.. Rockefeller was driving, accord
ing to the Philadelphia Post and
stopped to rest his horses, when a man
suddenly walked out from behind the
trees and asked for a match. Mr. Rock
efeller went through his pockets and
handed the man three or four
The man struck a match and said:
II am very much obliged to you, sir
| wanted match very badly, and you
came just in the nick Of time. BY the
way, | believe you are Mr.. William
Rockefeller, and you want to buy some
land i'm this neighborhood Now i"
The sentence was not finished. The
unhappy capitalist threw the box of
matches to the man and drove off in a
gallop.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

We note with pleasure the fact tina.
our excellent contemporary, Y Drych.
of Utica, has established a special
pennsylvania edition, devoted to the
Wyoming and Lackawanna valleys,
and under the efficient management Of
Mr.. Rees Morgan, of Wilkes Barre.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

Since smallpox appeared in Bedford
county in November of last year it has
visited more than 100 localities repre-
senting twenty-one counties in Penn
sylvania, but of 900 cases reported to
the state board Of health only seven
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

The Chicago high schools have made
the Spanish language one of their rcgu-
lar studies, n fact worthy Of general
observation. Under existing circum-
stances Spanish is next to English in
practical importance for American pu.
pills.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

alike, as Il would he saddenlng
to the friends of America throughout
the world
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

Pennsylvanians will all be glad TO
see the Tenth regiment included among
the troops in the Dewey parade. Tha:
regiment shares with Dewey some Of
the choicest honOrs of the war.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

state Senator Chisholm, of Hunting
don county, who broke faith most
shamefully with Senator Quay last
winter, is out with manifesto annunc-
ing that If not renominated in the reg
ular party convention next year he
will bolt. Naturally. But for CHS
holm to bolt would hurt nobody so
much as Chisholm.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

Fear is arising in the breast of New
York restaurant Keepers that they may
not be able to feed all OF the 100000
to 100000 visitors expected in that
town during the Dewey celebration.
The sadness Of this prospect to the
hOtelmen may be cOunterbalanced by
the joy in other quarters. Economists
can save both time and money by TAX
ing their lunches with them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

General Eagan, we are told, is seek
ing reinstatement He should seek it
in vain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11
Materials
For Mems Fall and
Winter Wear.

The manufacturers this season, give
wide selection to those who like and
those do not like the conspicuous
In business suitings, cheerful grays and
slaty shades will predOminate, with and
without a mixture of brighter COlors.
Soft and silky OVercoatings, eXquisltelY
fine, will suit the tastes of all whose
tases are right. Vestings this season are
dreams of beauty in the harmony of their
COlOrings. TrOuSerings are beautiful in
the new effects of stripes and checks.
The materials for dress suits are re-
markable this season for the exquisite
beauty and finish OF their appearance.
We would be pleased to show you these
goods at any time.
We sell only what is good. We charge
only what is right. We place the largest
stock of goods in town at your service.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

"I live keep papa young living
Panther
of
found relief fycet package
Tabues Did
Tabues ddh commenced
With
word will will
do o c anything
drug gaore
thA Aee eaHOn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11
Cannot Oppose Expansion.

@ AVS the Philadelphia Record
~hHE The Democratic party from
~ the time of jefferson has been
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11
To School Once More.

A WORD or two is pertinent to
~ the re-opening of the city
"a schools this morning. In
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-11

- UTILIZATION recoils in horror
from the infamy at Rennes.
~ Sooner or later. and soon at
tho lnfnsI Il Will find MaNS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
MANILA Z. l.

We have at last landed and now quarter
ed in the trenches on the south lines
near Pasay, we were on board OF the
transport Pennsylvania % days. On
Thursday Feb. Atm we landed in Cavite
where W. were quartered we had very
'hibe quarters there and the only thing
that was needed was bamboo cots as we
had to make oar beds upon the floor.
The First Battalion was Guartered in the
old spanish mariners Quartered and
second and third we're quartered up in
and about Cavite and on Saturday night
Feb. 9th on the bridge they fought all
night and Sunday and Monday they
stopped at Pasay on the South seven
miles from Manila on the East at Water
works or Santolan road. on the North to
Calooncon II miles which makes total
of "a l.2 miles through thickets dry
gullies, mud holes and rice fields, we
could see and hear all the heavy bonn
barment from the protected cruiser
Charleston, armoreu cruiser Boston
Mounter Mouuoch did very good work
the Filipino trenches run East and West
just - our men Of war sauld clean out
their trenches; Is q . great sight to stand
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
DUBUQUE NEWS.

Rev. johnson and Miss Blanch Rober
returned from Des Moines and report q
good time.
Sunday was Missionary Day and Mrs.
Rober presided ::and tho roll was called
and answered with scripture verses.
Next Sunday is Children's day and the
programme will be nice.
Miss Bennett will leave for Clinton.
Mr.. Jones and MIR. Woodbridge expect
to make this their future home.
Mr.. McGregor is here from Savannah.
COUNCIL BLUFFS.
Mr.. Clark of Kansas City head.waiter
at the Grand visited with tie Baptist
church here in the advancement OF the
cause.
Master Ralph E, Walker The baby son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. &. Walker is lying
very low at this writing, he has been
sick for four weeks and suffers great
paine.
Rev. DIR. Felix May the Indian doctor,
and baptist preacher is in Omaha and has
caused quite stir among the christians.
The Effort Club is struggling hard to
to do some god why not help it by
giving your present..
The fourth Sunday in June is rally day
baskets will be prepared to 60 to the
park if the weather is nice.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
IOWA DISTRICT CON.
FERENCE.

The Iowa District Conference and Sun
day School Convention is thing of the
past. 1t had been the theme of talk for
long time, and Of couse the usual r ,pala-
ton to entertain and be. entertained. In
many respects it surpassed former meet
ings, because of the business and system
attic way that the many delegates and
large crowd Of visitors were handled.
All thesscssions ofeach gathering were in.
structive, educating and edifying which is
simple proof OF the rapid advancement
that onr race is making, especially amidst
some disconraging conditions. No one
could have been an attendant at these
meetings but that felt that he was benefit
ed. 1t combined the old experienced
christsin workers with the young intell-
ectual modern worker. 1t proves to lis
that the moral advancement of our race
which is much needed is fast coming and
our influence will soon be felt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

This week has been rather success
full one for the colored people in re-
ceiving appointments. Harry w.
Hughes one of our young men who re-
Gently passed the Civil Service exam
ination was appointed on the mail
carriers force last Tuesday we wish
him success as Harry is very deserving
and is good scholar a credit to the
race and an honor to the young men OF
to-day, he is now perhaps the youngest
man ON the carriers force only % years
of age, is graduate from the West
Side High School in the class of ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

now upon US it has been deemed advis-
able to postpone the rendering ofthe Can
tata Of Lost ard Saved for an indefinite
period.
At a meeting of the Tri-City Union of
the young peoples societies Of Clinton,
Lyons and Fulton held in the latter city
on Monday evening, Rev. Tillman was e.
ected one Of the vice. Presidents Of the
Union.
Arrangements are well under way for
the proper observance of Children Day
by the members o. Bethel A. NJ. e Sun.
day School.
The last quarterly meeting for this
conference Year will be held on, June
18th.
Subscribe for the Bystander and thus
show that you are interested in the ad-
vanc .iAent Of the race from business
standpoint.
STAFFORD Rogers of Lyons is still con-
siderably indisbosed as a result o. his
serious illness year ago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Miller thrown
their beautiful parlor rooms open last
Sundayed after church to tue Sunday
School delegates and visitors, the visit
ors present were Misses Maggie Mason
and Brown of Iowa City, May Davis of
Abba, Sadie Benthan of Keokuk and
several of our Des Moines young people
refreshments were served and = very
enjoyable time was had by all the un-
animous verdict the host and hostess
are good entertainers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

Many old soldiers now feel the effects
of the hard service they endured dur
ing the war. Mr.. Geo. s. Anderson, of
Rossville, York county. Penn. who saw
the hardest kind of service at the front,
is now frequently troubled with rheu-
matism. "Ihad severe attack lately"
he says, land procured bottle of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It did so
much good that l would like to know
what you would charge me for one
dozen bottles. MIR. Anderson wanted
it beth for his own use and to supply it
to his friends and neighbors, as every
family should have bottle of it in their
home, not only for rheumatism, but
lame back, sprains, swellings, cuts.
bruises and burns, for which it is un-
equelled. For sale BY all Druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

Mr.. and Mrs. c. b. Woods, give very
enjoyable party last Monday evening
in honor of Miss May Davis of Alba.
nearly all the young People was there
fully IS was present and enjoyed them
selves nicely, the host and hostess are
good entertainers and this party will
long be remembered. refreshments was
served, music. singing and converse
tion was the principle amusements.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
NEWTON NOTES.

Rev. Ford and wife, Mr.. Jesse Walden
aud Miss Clara Miller, have returned
from the Sunday School Convention in
Des Moines and report a splendid time
Mr.. John Anderson Of Marshalltown
has returned to Newton.
Miss Violet Lucas and little sister Mary
of (irinnell are visiting their cousin Mrs.
Fred Green.
Mr.. VIM. Walker has returned to his
home in Davenport. -
Mr.. Fred Green left Saturday for Co..
orado. where he hopes to regain bis heal
Tn. His many friends hope the change
of climate will prove benefit to him. his
wife will join him in few weeks.
Mrs, Ford, Miss Eldora Green and
Messrs Geo. Parks and John Wilson at
tended the sociable in Colfax Saturday.
Mr.. VIM. johnson has been quite i'll
but is improving:
The wedding bells will ring in tho
near future.