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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
That Silver Offering.

1t is to be hoped that no recipient OF
the Scranton letter carriers appeal for
help in the entertainment in this city
next September of the National Asso-
citation Of Letter Carriers will fail to
return some contribution indicative of
friendly interest and good vii Apart
from the moral obligation which each
householder is under to these men for
faithful performance Of a public duty
and for daily evidences of courtesy and
special attempts to please, the good
faith and fame of our city are at stake
and no loyal Scrantonan would want
these TO suffer.
The letter carriers Of the nation ac-
ccptcd the invitation of the Scranton
delegation to hold their tenth annual
convention i'm Scranton on the repre-
scntation 10y the local carriers that
Scranton was the most hospitahle city
in the I'nion-eXconting, Of course, the
home city Of each of the othe" dele
cations Some tall tales were told out
at Toledo Of what Scranton could do
in tho way Of making life interesting
1bl lh' NlSllllS pOSlUlrH illl tli' n'N''N
for Scranton was not won until a good
deal of oratorical promissory paper
was put atloat With Scranton's indorse-
ment on the back.
These obligations must he redeemed.
Their redemption in letter and in spirit
at least in Intoxicating Spirits
a debt due to- the men whom we told
to extend this invitation: but more
than that. it Is pleasant opportunity
to spread the city's reputation from
ocean to ocean and secure a credit Of
gratitude and good will in every sec
tion of the country. Consequently.whe
YOU receive at the front door this
morning. or some other morning, 4
combination envelope with places for
a silver dollar, a half-dollar and Il
quarter. fill in the three holes with
good coined metal and make the man
who carries your mail a frieId and a
debtor forever.
.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

close TO the front door, to be passed upon
entering and making exit from the house.
o
The oors Of the sleeping rooms, dining
room and kitchen are all paved with mar
BILE or tiling, some of them made attrac-
tive by gay designs. The furnishings are
exceedingly simple as a rule. Iron bed
steads, always single beds, each being
surmounted by "A framework of iron TO
support the always necessary mosquito
net, arethe only kind used. A small drug
get may be spread In the middle of good
sized room or a foot rug be laid before the
bed. Mahogany furniture is that most
generally seen, three or four pieces COM
pleting the set. Permanent clothes
presses are not built in the houses. large
and oftentimes really elegant mahogany
wardrobes being substituted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

dripping pans twelve feet wide and
III miles long. to be hung under the
tracks ostensibly to prevent oil, dirt
or ashes from falling into the street
below. would require an outlay Of at
least $500, 900 in the running OF unneccs-
sary trains, including a number OF
parlor-car trains with expensive furn-
ishings; would force the enclosure OF
all platforms with glass, another $780,
900 item; and would compel the com
pany to pay the expenses Of minute
examination of its tracks by commits
sion of engineers to be selected by the
mayor, this wholly in addition to the
inspection now conducted by the COM
pany as a matter of prudent business
policy. The regulations embody other
provisions opening the door to an
espionage by Croker's lieutenants
which in the opinion of the railway
officials would force them to suspend
operations If not rescued by the courts.
1t may be only a coincidence that
the Gouds, who own the elevated
road, are Republicans while the prin-
cipal owners of the competing surface
roads are Democrats high in Croker's
favor; but it is coincidence which
has already caused the suggestion to
appear in print that if Tammany car
ries through its absurd restrictive pro-
gramme the legislature at Albany can
be asked to pass law imposing equit-
able safeguards. OF course, such a
fight is to be regretted both for prin-
ciple and for expediency, but it seems
to be a natural result of the political
system of municipal government which
gives to men like Croker the power of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
INVEST AT HOME.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer

From the Philadelphia Inquirer,
There is not a newspaper in the coun-
try that will not indorse the Scrantln
Tribunes appeal to the citizens of that
town to invest their surplus earnings or
savings in local enterprises, III il says,
money made in this city is to be sent out
Of town for investment or deposit and
the establishment Of home industries is
not to he encouraged a time must come
when the shore will ne strewn witt!
wTeckage" Millions of dollars have been
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

The coming departure from this city
OF Mr.. f. w. Pearsall, who for six
years has been in charge of the rail-
road department of the Scranton Young
Mems Christian association, must be
viewed as an appreciable loss. Mr..
Pearsall represents to a rare degree in
his personality and methods the too in
frequent combination of spiritual sin
cerity with worldly common sense and
efficiency in dealing with men and
affairs which is so necessary in asso-
citation work He has done inestimable
good while here and will carry with
him to his new field the friendship and
Endorsement of all who have hal oppor-
tunity to take his measure.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

sent out of Philadelphia for speculative
enterprises in the west and elsewhere,
upon which the investors never received
n penny, and the presumption is that
Scranton has lost her proportion through
the same cause. The owners of property
in all towns are especially foolish not TO
build up the places where the bulk of
their fortunes is placed, and thus add
to the value of their holdings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
COMPLETED SAWED OFF.

From the Chicago Tribune.
''Td like to know" said the delinquent
boarder why l don't get any of that
planked shad."
Perhaps" suggested the pert waitress,
ut Is because you haven't settled for the
board"
And he sat there like wooden man.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
The CITY EngineerinP.

There can be no doubt of the truth
of the contention of City Engineer
Phillips before the estimates commit
tee that the best engineering talent
is the cheapest. Simply because Scran-
ton pays less for its engineering work
than many other cities does not in the
slightest degree indicate that Scran-
ton is at an advantage over those other
cities. The business view of this prob
lem is embodied in the question, What
is Scranton getting for its money!" If
it is getting first class service all along
the line, well and good; if not, why
not?
The public works of growing city
like Scranton, spread out as they are
over an extensive area, and contin-
ually increasing, call for efficient and
continuous scientific supervision. Mr..
Phillips himself admits that in at least
one direction this kind Of supervision is
conspicuous for it's absence. Through
no fault of his, but rather because
councils in the past have not sensed
the importance of a trained and ade-
quate engineering corps, the cost of
sewer inspection is double or treble
what it ought to be, due to the un-
systematic employment of incompetent
labor. The designation of sewer in
spectors as a result of pull results
in the kind of inspection which does
not inspect and, as Mr.. Phillips says,
the cost, which nominally is charged
to. abutting property owners, finally
lands on the city at large.
1t takes no special intelligence to
perceive that this kind of thing is
uneconomic. What is true of the sew
er problem is doubtless true in other
directions. There is a saving at the
spigot and a wasting at the bunghole.
Things are done which ought not to
be done and other things which ought
to be done in the most scientific man
ner are either bungled or not done at
all. 1t is proper to say that City En-
gineer Phillips knows this perhaps bet
ter than any outsider and does his
best to guard against it but is limited
and hampered by influences beyond
his control. What councils should dc
is to give into the hands OF the city
engineer power and money to do the
engineering work of the city as II
ought to be done and as it is done in
| many American cities, and then hold
him directly responsible. In no other
way can good results be achieved.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

1t is now asserted that there Is
doubt as to whether General Eagan
can draw any pay from the government
while under suspension from rank and
duty. The doubt should not be resolved
in Eagan's favor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

1t Is reported that the Khalifa is
pulling his troops together preparatory
to making another attack upon Cmdur-
man. The Khalfa may be suffering
from national honor" spasms.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

The congratulations and best wishes
Of every American citizen will go to
Judge Day upon his appointment to
the Federal bench. The people con-
slider that nothing is too good for this
quiet. able and honorable man.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

Baseball has been introduced at San
tiago and has established itself almost
instantaneously in native favor. OF the
Americanization of Cuba there is now
no further question.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

1t will take more than yellow jour
nalism to convince the people that
Speaker Reed is actuated by dishonor-
able motives in his attitude toward
the Nicaragua canal
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

In threatening not to leave a stone
or brick within the radius of American
control the Philippine insurgents re-
veal their anarchistic character and
illustrate the need OF effective outside
control A fine lot OF brigands they
would be to exercise complete independ-
encei
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

Senator Mason's threat to hold uD
the administration suggests that the
friends of this misguided man should
hasten to pun him off the track before
the engine reduces his political person
ality to the sad proportions of a corpse.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
POSSIBLY.
From the Buffalo News.

From the Buffalo News.
1t may after all be shown that. Mlkado
like, General Miles was right, the com
missary department was right the con-
tractors were right. Secretary Alger was
right and even General Eagan was right,
and all were right on the beef question.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
ENTITLED TO A RAISE.

From the Washington Star.
President Loubet's difficulties would
justify him in asking for an immediate IN
crease of salary,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

Wheeler II. Peckham told a New
York audience Of would-be reformers
a wholesome and pregnant truth the
other day when he said: "You will
never help this community so long as
you recognize the successful rascal as
entitled to your respect" The code of
public morals which Mr. Peckham thus
arraigns is strongly entrenched in more
cities than New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

'Tis a poor day nowadays whose
post-meridian sun sees no new big
trust formed or trade combine begun.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

The fact that the Filipinos arrayed
against the United States troops are
beginning TO improve in craftsmanship
is another reason why rapid work is
necessary in dispOsing of them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

They order things strangely in
France. The fre-eating deputy, NJ
Deroulede, who tried to stir up insur-
rection in the army, can be punished
only by brief Imprisonment whereas
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

This is the season when admirers Of
Jeffersonian simplicity feel called upon
to fill up on roast duck and champagne
and paint the town.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

in every other country premeditated
treason means death.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

Friends of Billy Mason are beginning
to think it is a long time between
spasms
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

Mr., johnson, of Indiana, should be
provided with a gold collar and APP
pointed dictator OF the "aunties" at
once.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
Woman's Looks.

Dear, If your eyes were stars aglow,
I'd know no more than now I know;
With their soft radiance dazzling me,
What bosh would seem astronomy!
Anon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

The heather who is speaking as our
story opens, wears a white Fedora and a
skirt of palm leaves; whether by accident,
or in the full consciousness that a high
hat never goes with business suit. we
know not.
Think of the milliCns," he eXclaims,
that are spent to send missionaries to
us!'
The other heather is visibly affected.
1T makes me feel guilty." falters the
latter. Really, ] suppose we ought to
get along with refrigerated beef during
the hard times, at least!"-Detroit Jour
nal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

If an investigation of political
methods at Harrisburg is to be made
it should be complete and the object
should be to let no guilty man escape.
No faction has n monopoly of virtue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

She-'Yes; that stupid man who came
with the Smiths trod on the duchess's
train, and 1t tore right across, and the
dear old thing never said Il word. Wasn't
it sweet of her?'
He-"Well, there was only one word
she could have said!"-Punch.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

Our Shoes in quality always on top, al
ways easy on your feet and very easy on
your purse keep us always Busy" At
tend our 25 days sale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

Admiral Deweys remark in declin-
ing to run for president that he wants
no change in the present administration
will find responsive echo among his
COuntrymen at home.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
IN LIGHTER VEIN.
Women's Ages.

'Tis generally considered true,
As writ on poets pages,
That man in all his journeys through,
Has fully seven ages.
But woman has but twc--upon
This point we are impartial
The age she knows she is, the one
She gives the census marshal.
Boston Courier
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

hNTKRED At THE PosroFFtcE At SCRANTON,
Pa, As sEcoND-CLAss MAIL MATTER.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
Too Brigbt.

"Is the future bright" the parson said;
An the sick man, slowly raisin
His weary head
On his dyin bed
That's jest what bothers me, sir" he
said,
Fer it's just so bright, it's blazin!'
Atlanta Constitution.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

SCRANTON, FEBRUARY 81, 1899.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

In a one-story home the family congTe-
gate during the evening i'm their large
front room and snjoy each others So
ciety in true family way. The bedrooms
are beyond the family room, perhaps OIL a
court, In which are grown shrubs of one
kind and another. The kitchen is at the
far emo ot the row of rooms, and so are
the stall and toilet If carriage is kent
IL Is likely to stand in the main hallway,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

"You say she is a bI Isiness-woman
What business is she interested IMP
"Oh, everybody s.'-Answers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

Mrs. Crawford-What does your hus-
band give up during Lent?
Mrs. Crabshaw-I never knew him TO
swear-off anything except his taxes
Judge.
THAT girl next door sings half her time,
as loud as she can yell"
'I know it. She seems to be very fond
of a high bawl wl"-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

To get to his stall the horse has to be
led through the store. The carriage is
generally kept in front hallway in resi-
denccs, in corner of the store in bust
ness places, In this particular instance
il was kept in a warehouse in the rear.
But the horse is as much member OK
the family down here as IA pet dog is with
q childless woman in "the states" The
stall and lavatory in this merchants
place of business are far more hygienic
than in many of HaVana's homes. Conse-
quently there is great need OF sanitary
inspection and many condemnatiOns be-
fore this can be n ade a sanitary and hab-
table city.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-07
WEST BEAVER.

One of our expert wing shots,
shot at rabbit on the wing and
killed his dog Jos. Beaver was
home from Mitllin county last week
to make preparations orthe support
Of his family for the winter ........
Frank Baker moved in the house of
p. W. Trcaster last week. ..... Some
OF our spring candidates have start
cd already on their election tour for
the coming primary election ........
David Goss, clerk at J. b. SheIlen-
bergcr's store, took charge of Shell
lenbcrger's stave mill in Mifllin
county last week .... Jacob Erb has
Lecn on the sick list for the past
week Mrs. p. W. Treaster
bought fifty acres of timber land
from the McCurdy heirs at the back
mountain, for fifty dollars. ....S. II.
Phillips says he made more money
this fall, in butchering,H than any
time since he has been in the busi-
ness. =. Squire StecIy says he is
.orry he lid rot get this bulchering
done before attending Institute as
he would have liked to make the
Editor of the "Post" Il present OF
about one hundred lbs. OF scrapple,
ETC., tor good friendship. Squire,
you can send it by express.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-07
MT. PLEASANT MILLS.

John A. Roush, of rear Kreamer,
was visiting in town Saturday,. {.
Mrs. Ellen SPOTS who spent several
days in Dalmat;a, returned home on
Monday. r.. S. Meiser Of Meser-
vile is having his dwelling painted.
J. F. and Philip Straub are doing
the work. .... A revival meeting is
in progress in the U. b. church,. g.
f. III. Deitz is the proud father of a
bouncing boy baby. Our teachers
are attending Institute this week. d.
w. l. Yerger will move his saw mill
on John Schnee's tract in the near
future. D.. Christmas exercises will
be held in the Lutheran and Reform
ed church on the evening before
Christmas. The Lutheran League
is in a fiourishing condition with
over sixty members enrolled. Mrs
Hoover of near Selinsgrove is spend.
ing few days with her son, Davic
Hoover.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-07
Cheap Trip to Washington.
BLOoMsRURG, Pa, Dec. l, '99.

BLooMsRURG, Pa, Dec. |, '99.
DEAR EDITOR Il am arranging
to take the annual excursion of our
students to Washington, ID. c., De-
cember 18th. We shall lra"e here
Monday morning of that week about
1870 and return on Friday evening.
The costo the trip will be s13,75.
This embraces allncressary expenses,
including railroad fare (chair cars),
hotel charges (three meals perday at
first-class hoteD, fees of guides at
Capitol and elsewhere, andtranspor-
tation of baggage between the hotel
and railroad station. 1t also includes
the expenses of a trip to Mt. Ver-
non, Alexandria and Arlington, with
admission to the grounds of each
place. The return will be by way
OF Philadelphia, and the above nam
ed sum includes cost of dinner in
the Dining Rooms of the Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad Company, at Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia. The
train will leave Philadelphia Broad
Street Station) at 4 p. NJ, Friday.
Stop over privilege in Philadelphia
can be had. j. =. WELSH,
Principal State Normal School.
NoTE.-It any of the friends of
the Posi- wish to join this excursion,
they can do so by writing to DR..
Welsh.-Editor Posi-.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-07
MCCLURE.

The young Americans are having
a weeks vacation-it being institute
week Tommy Marks was home
over Sunday. John Benfer and
family spent Sunday with his faith
er, Geo. Benfer. . e. f. Ulsh of
Shirleysburg made short call on
his fatiler-in-law, John FeIker. .. &.
Calvin Knepp is plowing on his
farm recently purchased from W. F..
Howell VIM. Pheasant shot two
wild turkeys last week. :. Mrs. T..
A. Ewing and children are spending
this week with her brother, DIR.
Mitchell Mrs. W. II. Herbster
and little daughter are spending the
week at Mitflinburg. Harry
Barge from Burnham was seen on
our streets on Saturday. . . Mrs.
Specht of Beavertown Intends to
have concert in the st. Luke's church
Oh Tuesday evening, Dec. IA.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-07
SELlNSGROVE.

w. NJ. Schnure of State College |
ant friend Hayden Of Scranton spent
Thanksgiving holiday with the
formers parents, 3. Miss Rothrock
of Williamsport spe several days
in town last Week Mrs. Mary
Miller of Williamsport was called
home to attend the funeral of her
bro:her-in-law, NJ. l.. Miller, on
Thursday. w. F. Shay and wife
were the guests Of Mrs. SIS parents,
Squire Hover and wife, over
Thanksgiving. e. Last week Josiah
Kessler brought home brand new
wife, a native of Scranton, he having
met her at the time of the Firemen's
Convention in that city. The Gala
thumpians gave them a serenade...
Jas. n. Reeseof Harrisburg paid the
town a flying visit last Wednesday
al. Kemmerling OF Lewistown
attended the funeral of Mrs. kem-
merling's father, Henry Gemberling
w. W. Wittenmyer of your
place was in town between trains on
Friday last E. Cyril Haas has re-
turned from his gospel work in the
coal regions, in and near Wilkes
barre. Miles Potter and family
took Thanksgiving dinner with Edit
or Lumbard. . Mrs. Sol. Gregory
accompanied by Ethe! Snyder went
to EIimsport to visit Grandp0
Marsh and family. Mrs. Yale
who has been visiting her daughter
Mrs. Prof. Geo. +. Fisher, for the
last six weeks, has returned TO heI
home at Slatington Leroy and
Grant Holmes are visiting their par
ents on North Market st. 3. The
Union Thanksgiving service was
held in Trinity Lutheran Church
Services were conducted byth vari-
Gus ministers. The sermon was
preached by DIR. Focht, pastor OF
the above church. 80. Mrs. Fannie
Sigfried of Reading is visiting her
son, Hiram, and daughter, Mrs.
Geo. Fisher. Miss Amick of
Cumberland, Nd, is being entertain
ed by Miss Ethel Schoch, Law
renee App, son OF Hiram App, Wis
tied his father and sisters over Sun
day. Misses Tillie Fisher and
Alice Snyder ofSunbury spent sew
eral days at the old homestead on
the Isle of Que.........Mrs. Laura
Schnure of New Berlin is being en-.
tertained by H. ID. Schnureand wife
=. DR.. Heisler, President OF Susq.
University, attended the meeting OF
College Presidents at Trenton, n. D..
last week -. . .E. p. Rohbach and
family were entertained on Thanks.
giving by j. n. Grouse and witei at
the farm. .. Rev. Domer Ulricl
filled the pulpit of Rev. p. II
Miller, Brooklyn.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-07
KREAMER.

Miss Erma Magee drove to Mid
dleburg last Wednesday. -. The
shooting match on Thanksgiving day
was we'll attended. Twelveturkeys
were the prizes. Jacob Bsllinger,
who lives about one mile east of
town, had the two local champion
heavy weight porkers of the season.
They weighed 1908! lbs. together e.
Miss Jennie Bollinger of Tuckeyhoe
is at present the guest of the family
of Millard Bolllnger. :. .Commu-
Mon services were held in the Evan
gelical church at this place last Sat
urday evening. The school chill
dred are enjoying a weeks vacation
while the teachers are attending in
stitute. -. John Bickhart and wife
visited relatives near Meiservil!e
over Sunday.