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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08
Expert Advice.

The timely paper contributed to the
North American Review this month by
General Leonard Wood upon the exist
ing conditions and needs in Cuba de-
serves to be pondered carefully by the
authorities at Washington. In thor
oughly judcious yet entirely candid
manner it voices criticism OF the ad-
ministration's present course in Cuba
which certain other American students
of the Cuban problem are voicing more
boisterously. What is needed in Cuba
at present" he says, lis a firm but
liberal and just government of the
people, for the people and by the peo-
pie, under American military super
vision, for the time being: this SUPER
vision to extend only to such time as
the civil government shall have be-
come fully established and running
smoothly. What is to be avoided,
above all things, is miitarism, military
pedantry, unelastic methods and any
continuance of the old Spanish system
unnecessary offices and rendering prac-
tically no return for the salaries paid
them" General Wood goes on to say
that our army is not in Cuba to sup
press the civil law and civil rights,
but to sustain them and that the mil
itary power should be subordinate, so
far as possible, to the civil power, and
avoid interference save in serious
emergencies.
There is" he adds, another point
which cannot be too strongly impressed
upon our own people, and that is the
absolute necessity of keeping Amer
leans and all others than the inhab-
itants of the island of Cuba out of
Office in Cuba. We want an absolutely
open, honest, clean-handed policy In
dealing with the people OF this island.
The military governors in the different
provinces, assisted by their officers and
such civilians as they may have on
their immediate staffs, are absolutely
all that are required, except possibly
one collector in each custom house, Sc
long as we are directly responsible for
the revenues The appointments OF
Americans to office here, except as
above stated, is regarded by the people
as a great injustice; and, if we are
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08

were the questions asked under the
Roosevelt regime:
/. state generally what you consider 20
be The duties Of the position you are te-
ing examined for
?. Describe any building of which you
have been janitor, indicating size 6f
building, number of stories and rooms,
purpose for which used, nature of care
given, number and kind of elevators,
heating apparatus, closets, etc.
3. What care should be taken of water
closets and urinals?
I. How would you care for and clean a
hardwood floor?
:. How would you tell a good soap for
cleaning purposes?
I. Name five other supplies desirable TO
be Kept on hand for cleaning purposes
and state for what and how each is used.
s. suppose you found a defect or break
in the plumbing of a building OF which
you were In charge. Write report to
the superintendent Of buildings stating
the case concisely, yet fully, assuming
such facts as you choose
q. Do YOU know any tests for leaks in
gas pipes ur plumbing? If so, describe
them.
TO- How should stoves and stovepipes
he cared for when not in use during the
summer season?
IT, What is the purpose Of stove black
ing? OF what does IL consist and how IS
II best applied?
l2. How would you treat a coal stove
shat emits coal gas?
The ability TO use common sense in
public administration is very rare.
Roosevelt has it and he has also rare
qualities of energy. courage and per-
sonal honor. It is a good sign when
the public keeps its eye fastened upon
such man.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08
Firemen's Day.

That Scranton needs a paid fire de-
partment goes without saying; ana II
reports be true that in certain instances
in the past men who have served as
volunteer firemen have been docked IN
pay by their employers for the time
spent in fighting flames. the need OF
establishing just system of remuner-
alton for this perilous branch of the
public service is doubly pressing.
Today's parade. if it shall be like the
parades Of the past. will emphasize the
excellence of the local volunteer depart
ment; but instead of rewarding that
department merely by means of APP
plause on review occasions the people
Of Scranton, the direct beneiiciaries,
should determine to establish the fire
department on a paid. regular basis, in
keeping with the Importance Of its re-
sponsibilties and in recognition of its
worth.
Not until the ircmen of Scranton are
paid for their lahors will justice be done
to them
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08
An Interesting Tussle with a Trust.

In 1891 the Legislature of Missouri en-
acted a law containing the proviso that
ANY purchaser OF any article or COM
modify from any individual, company.
or corporation transacting business
contrary to the preceding sections of
this act, shall not be liable for the
price or payment of such article or
commodity, and may plead this act for
such price or payment" The preceding
sections here spoken of were calculated
to outlaw combinations or trusts.
Some time ago the s. f. Grote paint
store in st. Louis refused to pay to
the National Lead company, or lead
trust" bill amounting to $1,700, which
it had contracted for paint purchased.
The refusal was based on the argu-
ment that the National Lead company,
although holding a corporation char
ter, was practically monopoly formed
to control prices and as such was out
lawed under the act cited above. When
tried before the local court, the lead
company's suit against the st. Louis
paint store was successful, but upon
1Bpttll lIlC NsllNull Appelidte court mas
reversed the lower court and held that
the antitrust act Of 1891 is constltu-
tional. In announcing the reversal the
Appellate court said: THE crucial
| question in this case is whether the
| plaintiff corporation, either in it's Or
ganization or business operation in this
| state, has offended any of the provis-
To- 4
| of the plaintiff, the National Lead
| trust, was an unlawful combination
| both in purpose and in fact, is sufflc-
| iently established by the nature of the
| agreement under which it was created
and the methods and practices resorted
| to in furtheranCe Of that agreement" I"
After pointing out the identity of the
| National Trust company and the Ma
tional Lead company. the court says:
| "A combination which is illegal under
the antitrust law cannot be operated
| under the cloak of a corporation by
its constituent members or governing
| bodies"
The foregoing decision is an interest
| ing one as showing the power of state
| legislatures to regulate combinations
| for the restraint of trade. But prac-
tically the decision amounts to little.
If the National Lead company cannot
collect bills in Missouri it can at least
sell paint for spot cash; and the ad-
| vantage of having a legal excuse for
demanding cash with orders will prob
ably outweigh the disadvantages in
the curtailment of its ability to give
| credit.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune Astrologer.
Astrolabe Cast: 2.3i a. m, for Monday,
May 8, 1899.

MI Y
A child born on this day will take great
interest in fire departments; especially
the organizations that are well supplied
with chiefs.
OF course It is useless to predict rain
for thi. day. The firemen will parade,
According to market and other reports
the onion crop continues to show
strength.
Funny men are not always wise The
antics of an idiot are often amusing,
A well dressed rough is often received
in good society, but he is a bore just the
same to all save the toadies.
A good woman will always listen TO the
advice of her husband but her thoughts
will generally be centered upon the latest
designs in summer suits
The individual VINO knows how to do
everything usually appears to best ad-
vantage in telling others.
Ajacchus' Advice.
Young men matrimonially inclined
should remember that in most cases 1t is
easier to get a wife than the furniture.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08
BY WAY OF JEST.
Ornithological.

why so very late, George?"
Easily 'splained. m dear. TIL love Of
na-nature detained m-me. ! was lookin'
for tn frs robin OF sp-spring."
Are you sure II was a robin. George?'
"Course I'm sure"
WASN'T It several swallowsY'-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08
What Hurt.

whats the matter?" asked the friend.
you're not angry because that man ac-
cused you of being the political boss OF
this town?'
"That isn't what he said" replied the
indignant citizen. "IIe intmated that
wasn't the boss. Washington Star.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08

Talk of an extra session of congress
receives no confirmation at the white
house. The president has anxieties
enough as it is.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08
In Berlin.

Stranger-And every man who is guilty
Of leze majesty Is liable to so to jail?
Native-Yes, but we manage to send
some of them to the reichstag. Puck.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08

y change has just taken place in the
French ministry of war. Critics of
Alger will take new courage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08

a good deal of unnecessary worry
ing is being done over the future of
General Miles. Miles has shown that
he is competent to take care Of him
self.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08

The toad which tried TO puff itself up
10 the dimensions of an elephant puffed
little way and then exploded. The
lesson of its sad example should be
studied by the promoters of trusts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08
REXFORD'S.

May 6, 1899.
We think it sensible. This SELL
ing of fine jewelry at less than our
competitors. This liberal way Of
doing business and money back for
the asking is bringing lots of trade.
All we are asking for Rogers
Bros. plain
Teaspoons is Soc for 6
Knives. 81. 50 for 6
Forks ....SI.5o for 6
The bound to be busy
JEWELLERS,
1872 Wyoming Ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08

Politically speaking Governor RoOse-
Welt has intrenched himself strongly. His
firm stand has aroused a spirit of inle-
pendence that has not been manifest in
years at Albany. Corporation attorneys
have not had the ear of the executive
The state capitol is no longer a haven
for the heelers and henchmen. Honesty
fair dealing, economy in state business
no special favors, is the watchword at
ALBANY this wear.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08

Cnterrified oflicc-seekers have about
lost confidence in the local Democratic
slot machine.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08

There is a false impression abroad in
reference to the governors position re-
garding police legislation. Last DeceIn-
ber when the Republican state leaders
suggested grabbing tho New York police
force by means of a metropolitan police
district composed of Greater New York
and three or four adjacent counties to
be presided over by n commissioner or
superintendent appointed by the COVER
nor. Mr.. Roosevelt said emphatically
that he would not stand sponsor for any
such plan because 1t would be direct
violation of home rule. He would stand
for a single headed police commission for
the metropolis, appointments to be made
by the mayor with power of removal
lodged in the governor; or he would take
a bill for state police force In short,
he would accept any measure that would
take the police out of politics, while
frowning on any attempt to grab the
police force for the absolute profit Of the
Republican party. After laboring in vain
to Induce the governor to change his po-
sition. the leaders yielded and introduced
the bill for a single-headed commission
in New York. AS will be recalled this
failed because of the detection Of Sena-
tors Wilcox and Coggeshall. Then came
the state police bill which the governor
was quoted as favoring. This was not
absolutely correct. While the governor
believed and still believes in the principle
of state control of the police. he doubted
the expediency of passing the bill from a
party standpoint. He believes tho state
should administer and control the police
OF the entire state and that the expense
should be borne by the state. However,
Senator iPlatt and the other leaders
thought it ineXpedientto pass the bill this
year and the governor yielded to their
judgment, as he has invariably done
where the question of party expediency
was involved, not principle. He made
this very plain to individual Legislators
who asked him frankly what they should
do. He told them to act as they thought
best and as their constituents desired.
assuring them that they would not incur
his personal disfavor if they voted
against the bill
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08

1t is due TO Governor Roosevelt's in
sistence that the Black starchless civil
service law has been repealed; that the
primary law has been amended in decent
shape; that the anti-sweatshop law and
the one to increase the powers of the
state factory inspectors are now upon
the statute books: in short, all the re-
form measures passed by the legislature
of 1899 are directly due to the efforts of
the governor. Early in the year the gov
ernor became impressed with the neccs-
sity of eracting some law to tax fran
chses of great corporations that use the
public streets and so advised the lead
ers of the Republican party. They dis
agreed with him on the plea that it
would operate to the disadvantage of the
corporations who were heavy contribu-
tors to the Republican campaign fund.
The governor replied that the Republican
party could not afford to be always On
the side of the corporations and that 1t
paid for a political party to respond to
public sentiment once in a while. AL
though Senator Ford's bill was admit
tedly crude, the corporations could be
asked to suggest amendments that would
make it equitable to all parties. But a
franchise tax of some sort must come.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-08

When the governor had finished detail
ing his budget of news he usually turned
the tables and interviewed the corre-
spondents. II was his crstom 10 ask
about the prospects Of legislation on par
ticular subjects, the good faith of the
leaders on certain matters, the general
Impression concerning this or that indi-
v!dual or bill, etc. Each correspondent
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11
GERMAN MEAT INSPECTION.
The Rcichstag MAY Adopt Very Ro-
StrIcGIve Measure.

Berlin, May 9.--It Is authoritatively
stated that the committee of the reich
stag to which was referred the meat
inspection bill which was substan tiaI.
ly agreed upon between the imperial
cabinet and the United States ambas-
sador here, Mr.. Andrew d. White, has
reported against the measure and in
favor Of bill so hostile that the gov
ernment will probably refuse to sane
ton II.
The most unfortunate circumstance,
as regards American interests, of the
meat inspection bill, was the fact that
there were insistent declarations in
the United States that embalmed and
poisonous meats had been supplied to
the troops in Cuba Representatives
OF the German land owning interests
loudly declared that, If the Americans
sent poinonous meats to their own sol
diers, they would certainly send IL to
The Germans.
A bad result is that the bill, as re-
ported back, provides for the examina-
ton and inspection Of American meats
impossible to enforce without utterly
destroying American trade with Ger
many.
The bill, as remodeled by the reich
stag committee, also proposes to ex-
clude from importation hams, hard
and soft sausages and chopped meats,
and prescribes that fresh meats must
come in whole carcasses or continu-
GUS parts.
The United States embassy and the
German government still hope that
the better counsels will prevail when
the bill comes up for discussion in the
open reichstag in its second reading
though the chances for the enactment
OF the government measure are very
slim.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11
An Editor Commit. Su,cIde,

Walla Walla, Wash, May DIV. u.
Cooling, well known railroad man,
and for several years editor of the
Minneapolis Times, committed suicide
here Monday by shooting himself In
the head. The body was found lying
in an clubhouse, back of his lodging
house. Gooding came to this city last
Thursday to take n position as travel
ing freight agent of the Washington
& Columbia River railroad. Owing to
i'll health, he was unable TO go to
work, and was under the care Of q
physician. He left letter to the coro-
ner and one to his friend, General
Manager McAbee, of the Washington
g. Columbia River railroad. The let
ter to the coroner said an inquest was
unnecessary and said his was simply q
case OF "too much politics and bad
luck"
The letter to Mr.. McAbee was
lengthy one and, among other things,
said: II don't know why am going
to do it. ] must be crazy, but it is the
only way out of it,"
lie lncIosed 9 roll OF greenbacks
which he requested be sent to his wife.
Cooling was a man of temperate hab-
Ms, well educated and Of refined tastes.
He leaves wife and three children IN
Minneapolis: also, brother In bust
ness in Minneapolis. The body win
be shipped to Minneapolis for inter-
ment. n.. 49,.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11

General MILES Declines TO Discuss the
COmmIssLon,s Findings.

Commissions Findings,
Washington, May 9.-"The president
IA commander-ln-chief OF the army,
and my superior, lie has approved tho
findings Of the Wade Court OF Inquiry.
Therefore, have no comment 10
make. II would be an unsoldierly
act to do So"
With these words General Miles re-
piled to reporter who saw him for q
moment Monday with regard TO the
probable action he would take In view
Of the adverse report Of the court.
"Will you formulate protest TO
the president?' was the next ques-
ton.
81 have nothing to say; no, sir" re-
piled the general.
"Will you inspire congressional
Investigations"
mo, sir. will not talk upon the
subject"
ado you believe congress will rectify
the matter?"
~ do not know what congress will
do, nor have | any means OF knowing
in advance what verdict the result Of
an investigation might develop.
have no comment, criticism or state.
ment to make In this matter, and you
may take II ms certain that any al-
legged interviews or intimatlons to the
contrary said TO come from me OF near
me are wholly and mquOlihedly false.
VI was and am now actuated solely
by the consideration Of health, lives
and integrity Of the army, My duty
is DONE"
Inquiry was made as to the status
OF officers criticised by the Wade
report, and what course they might
pursue, and II was stated that as a
military legal proposition It was i'm
possible for any action to be taken
by any Of the officers nggrieved.
They might demand q court of In
quiry, but this was n court OF inquiry
which recommended that no further
action be taken; this being approved
by the president precluded any fur
Their inquiry. General Eagan, who is
specified in the report, Is not likely to
ask for any further investigation.
But Colonel Maus, of General Miles,
staff, the other officer criticised, feels
1t keenly, His friends say he was
among the witnesses whom General
Miles asked to be called and who was
not called by the court.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11

New York, May 0.-Bishop Potter
received Monday a second letter from
Rev. b. +. De Costa, which, it IL
thought, may prevent the ordination
of DR.. Briggs without n formal inves.
tigation of the charges against him.
The letter reads as follows:
Church Of st. John the Evangelist,
New York, May 6, 1900.
Reverend and Dear Sir:-ReferrinP
to my letter of May 2, 1899, on canon
II, title 2, in its relation to DR.. Briggs
case, l beg to say that am prepared
to bring specific charge against DIR.
Briggs of teaching contrary to the
standards of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, and that claim my right to
a hearing before a committee empow.
cred to investigate public rumors.
In speaking Of the letter, DIR. De
Costa said that IL was his canonical
right to be heard. He added that he
did not speak for himself alone, but
for others. Asked whether he thought
Bishop Potter would ordain DR.. Briggs
quietly, without giving notice to the
diocese, DIR, De Costa said that it was
an unwritten law of the church that
such matters must be given publicity,
and 1t would be worse to violate such
a law than to go contrary to the writ
ten statutes, He further said that II
looked very much now as IL DR.. Briggs
ordination would be postponed, If not
entirely omitted. There was scarcely
time for due notice to be given before
the date set for DR.. Briggs departure
for Europe.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11

Washington, May 0.-The Chinese
legation here has made u strong pro.
test to the state department against
the extension of the Chinese exclusion
act TO Cuba, this having been one re-
suit OF a recent executive order ex-
tending the immigration laws of the
United States to Cuba and Porto Rico.
Mr.. Yung Kwai, an attache of the le-
CATION, said today that the legation
had made such a protest, and that in
view Of the fact that the Chinese
would make the best kind Of citizens
for the settlement of Cuba he believed
that the order would be modified so
as not to exclude his country.
1.-THE dowager EMPRESS" he. added,
has recently granted the most liberal
protection to Americans, and wishes
to become more closely allied with
America, and this country will be GO
ing against its own interests IL it re-
fuses to meet China half way"
Secretary Hay later said that the
matter was under consideration by
the state department.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-05-11

New York, May 9.--The Press saws:
In statement to the Press Charles
b. Squire said: IF Attorney General
Monet, in his statement to the court
OF Ohio, said that l offered him q
bride as representing the three men
he mentions, 1t is absolutely and un.
qualifedly false.
Il know nothing about the state.
ment you say that the attorney gen
eraI has made, but he surely could not
have said l offered him bride of
100000 or any other sum as repre-
senting him from the Standard Oil
company or anybody else. | never
offered man bride In my life and
II anybody says l did he tells an un-
truth.
What have said before is true I
have been approached by a promoter
OF schemes and warned the attorney
general to beware OF him. I do not
believe the man in question ever had
any connection with the Standard Oil
company or represented 1t in any way
In bis office. He was merely fishing
in the hope Of getting something for
himself. l Thought at the time he
might have been representing the
Standard, and that 10 why I warned
Monet to keep away from him and
by all means not to resign or d~on