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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20
An IrrepressibIe Conflict.

~ HE "irreducible minimum" of
England's demand upon the
~ Beers, as presented by the
English commissioner at the
Bloemfontein conference, was that resi-
dents of five years standing should no
eligible for citizenship. and that even
they should be men who intended IN
sojourn permanently in the Trans
Vaal, who are ready to take their
share in the military service of the
state and who bear good characters
ana possess certain amount of prop
erty. This granted without equivoca-
tion by the Beers. together with recog-
milton of British suzeraintv, 4 was nrn-
posed to submit the other grievances Of
the Outlanders to stiEation by a
joint commission.
The sticking point, so far as the
Beers are concerned, seems to be. first
of all, the British claim of suzeraintv
In the Transvaal republics last COM
munication to Great Britain appears
this pointed paragraph: ut trusts that
1t Will clearly appear from the fore
going that her majesty's government
is under misunderstanding if it SUD-
poses that the republic would
suffer any violations of its independ-
ence." All Of Englands attempts to
exercise supervisory powers over
Transvaal legislation are repudated in
this sentence, which is tantamount TO
an out and out rejection of the English
claim that the treaties OF 1881 and 1884
give to her majesty's government pa
ternal authority over the Beers.
Why does England insist so strongly
'on this claim? England's enemies say
at once that it is because England
wants gradually to acquire control OF
the Transvaal and seize its mineral
riches. But there is another reason,
more creditable to England's honor.
Throughout South Africa there are
many Dutch settlers, living under the
British flag but stirred by the Beers
into viewing it with suspicion and con-
tempt. According to Sir Alfred Miner.
the doctrine Of Dutch republic en-
bracing all South Africa" is OPENLY
preached, and is producing a great ef-
feet in the Cape Colony; and Language
is frequently used which seems to
imply that the Butch have some
superior right even in this colony to
their fellow-citizens of British origin.
Thousands of men peaceably disposed
and, il let alone, perfectly satisfied with
their position as British subjects, are
g.,t
The problem which England has to
solve is not only how to protect the
rights OF 'Hnslishmen in the TransvaaI
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20

The two highest paid women in the
government employ are tranSlatOrs of
French and Spanish, and each receives
&, 100 a year.
AS the average life of car wheel is
ten years, there are nee ded 100000 new
wheels every year to replace those worn
in the service.
The shortest straightest and most
profitable railroad in the world is said
to be the Marine railway at Coney Island,
connecting Brighton with Manhattan
Beach. Its length is half a mile.
Fresh milk cannot be obtained in
China. Hence this country is an mex
haustible market for condensed milk. 1t
is imported via London or Antwerp and
sold by German and English firms.
Packages cannot be mailed to the Yu-
kon country, according to the order re-
Gently issued by the Postonlce depart
mcnt. Letters and postal cards can be
sent to the Yukon territory, but there is
no way in which parcels, or third or
fourth-class matter, can be forwarded.
Ancient Egypt boasted "a nickel-in-tre-
slot" machine, while l.ayard found in the
ruins Of Nineveh what Sir David Brews-
ter pronounced to be "a magnifyin9
glass" and nearly 1900 years ago tho
Egyptians and Assyriars observed the
scope.
The smallest city in the world is Fem
ton a beautiful little hamlet Of less than
100 people, situated on the picturesque
Meramec river fifteen miles to the south
and west Of St Louis, Mo 1t Is the only
Incorporated city of its size in the world,
ana has been incorporated for more than
twenty-five years.
In the seclusion of AN oriental harcm
woman invented the weaving of CASH
mere shawls, ana besides this evidence of
brillidnce gave such wise advice to her
husband that he changed her name from
Nourmahal Qight of the harem) to Nour-
jehan 0ight of the world. The same
woman invented altar of roses
In BalaTat (Australia) church special
accommodation is provided for deaf wOr-
shippers, a diaphragm having been rugged
up in the vicinity of the pulpit from
which the sound of the clerGyman's vol
Is carried i'm tubes to the cars of such of
his flock as may be afflicted with hard
ness of hearing.
Prince Luber gula, of Matabeleland, re-
Gently had ride In "A horseless carriage.
When the vehicle arrived he inquired after
the horses and first considered II devil
machine" Finally he consented to mount
and thoroughly enjoyed the ride, At the
end Of the trip he patted the automobile
as though II Were a horse,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20
What He flight Have Said.

IHAT the president said in
\N reply to the delegation OF
" " politicians from Mary
land who waited upon
him to protest against the assignment
of Rear Admiral w. s. Schley to the
command of the South Atlantic squad
ron, in response to his request for sea
service has not been made public,
but what he might have said is indi-
Gated below:
"As commander-in-C chief of the army
and naval forces of the United States
1t is my duty to exercise in the choice
of men for military or naval COM
mands, the best judgment possible,
basing it solely upon the information
available as to their fitness for the
work to be done The man who tries
to influence me by political pressure IN
favor of some favOrite wants me to
run the risk of doing a wrong to those
officers in the service who lack the
intercession of friends at court l re-
spectfully decline to he put in this un-
just position.
Since you have brought up the case
of Admiral Schley, | deem it oppor-
tune to remind you that no true friend
of that officer can desire to put him
in the unprofessonal light of seeking
to evade or question the orders of his
superiors. The United States navy
is larger than any individual in it and
when any gentleman on it's pay roll
finds the conditions of service in that
navy tnsuited to his liking, it is not
for the president of the United States
to make an exception in his favor, but
for that particular officer to consider
whether the situation calls for his re-
signation.
Il have no wish to do injustice to
any officer in our gallant navy, but
an injustice would be done to every
conscientious wearer of the American
naval uniform if as a result of public
clamor undeserved attentions should
be paid by the commander-in-c chief to
an officer who stands charged on the
records with disobedience of orders
and reprehensible conduct, and whose
efforts to explain these charges have
been characterized by conduct, as in
the case of Lieutenant Hodgson, un-
becoming to man of sensitive honor.
For what he did in the sea fight at
Santiago l nominated Commodore
Schley for promotion, exercising a gen.
erous charity for faults which other
wise would have induced sharp re-
buke; l am aware of no disCrimina- =
tiOn against this officer beyond that
which his own conduct and record nee
essitated in the interest of the service
and with this frank statement of the
case l have the honor to bid you good
day"
A speech like that would have re-
ceived the approval of every fair
minded man acquainted with the facts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20
Dreyfus Pardoned.

~ HE DISPATCHES from Paris
announcing the pardon of
Il Dreyfus do not make alto
gether clear just what ar
rangement has been effected between
the ministry and the prisoners family
looking to the future: but it is reason
able. to assume that one of the condi-
tions of the pardon is the pOstponement
to a more auspicious season of aggres-
sive attempts to secure a complete
legal rehabilitation. We assume that
the right of appeal which Dreyfus is
said to have waived is to the military
court of review, a tribunal as little
likely to render justice as was the court
martial at Rennes. If this be so,
there remains open to him at any sub
sequent time the right to petition to
the minister of justice for a revision of
judgment. which if accompanied by
new evidence of importance, would
eventually carry the whole case once
more before the court of cessation.
Let us suppose some time to have
elapsed, during which the civil power
in France shall have entrenched itself
more firmly and preparations been
made to enforce discipline in the army,
popular excitement having largely sub
sided in the meantime and the public
mind of the French people having been
prepared judiciously for a re-opening
of this unfortunate controversy. Then
let us imagine Maitre Demange. as
the senior counsel for Dreyfus, appear
Ing before the minister of justice with,
let us say. documents from the German
government consclusively demonstrate
ing Dreyfus' innocence. To stretch
the fancy this far is to make possible
the belief that a revision under such
circumstances would be expedited by
the civil rulers of France all the more
quickly and gladly because they would
not then have cause to dread revolu-
tionary political consequences.
Some such understanding undoubt-
edly exists between the Dreyfus fam
lily and the Loubet administration.
For the sake of France the victim of
the army conspiracy consents to ac-
cept justice on the instalment plan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20

In his speech opening the Nebraska
campaign Colonel Bryan charged that
he was denied by the administration
a chance TO acquire military glory.
Inasmuch as he had never had Il
minutes military experience prior to
the outbreaking of the Spanish-Ameri-
can war and was, therefore, in nowise
fitted for an important command, the
attempt of Colonel Bryan to work the
sympathy dodge on his war record will
hardly suffice. We had too many po-
litical war appointments as it was.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20

Frederick William Edward Forester, X.
G. b. lie Is SO years old, the youngest
man of his rank In the army.
The William Henry Harrison home
stead at North Bend, Ind, the home of
the first president prodt ced by this fam
lily and the birthplace of the second, is
said to have been purchased by +. ID.
Armour, the Chicago packer.
Mrs. Prinm, widow of Judge Primm, Is
still alive at the age of S She is the
grandchild of Amable Gulon, the first
white child born in ST. Louis. and re-
members when English was an extra
study In the schools of that city.
Edward Savoy. the trusted messenger
| OF the First Assistant Secretary of State,
| has in his possession two valuable en-
lopes which he treasures as souvenirs
| OF the important service he has at differ
ent times rendered the government. one
Of them held the passports sent by
Secretary Bayard to the British Minis
| ter Sir Lionel Sackville-West when the
return of that diplomat was summariy
| demanded; the other covered President
| McKtnley's ultimatum to the Spanish
/ government.
West Chester dispatch to the Phila-
| delphia Times says: William S. Windlc,
| who is the law partner of Congressman
! Butler In this borough, and son-in-law of
| Judge William Butler, late OF the United
| States District court, is n close friend of
| Governor Roosevelt, New York. They
| were classmates at Harvard college and
| since then have been more or less "chum-
| my Naturally Mr. Windle feels consld-
| cradle interest in the presidential talk
| being INDUCED in at present, In which
| Governor Roosevelt is frequently men
| TONED. A few days ago he wrote the
| governor n cordial letter, expressing his
| pleasure at reading that his name had
| been coupled mp with the presidency
| In 1900 but at the same time he warned
him not to give this gilded bait any Sc
| rious consideration. Mr.. Windle said
| that the second place on the Republican
| ticket was of no value to Roosevelt at
this time, when the first was within easy
| reach. IL not in 1900, in some other year.
| Mr.. Windle received in reply the following
| characteristic If not suggestive reply:
Oyster Bay, Aug. "a.
| My Dear WiEdle:
| Nobody asked me, sir, she said.
| Sincerely yours.
Theodore Roosevelt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20

but also how to eliminate menaces to
the orderly development of English SOW
ercignty in those parts of Africa where
English sovereignty is technically be.
yond question. II the antique spirit OF
the Beers is to be fed by English vacil-
lation, Britain's whole African cake
may become dough. Considered in TINS
light, England, no less than the Trans
vaal, is fighting for its political ex-
istence in South Africa.
Aberrant Atkinson illustrates anew
the usual fate of the prophet in his
own country In spite of his efforts
to mold public opinion. Massachusetts
leads the other forty-four states In
the number OF volunteers furnished for
regiments recruited for service in the
Philippine war
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20

According to official treasury figures
the gold in circulation in the United
States on Sept. was $672,993l92,
against S463, 1895 696 at the date of Mr..
Bryan's nomination in 1896. Here is
an increase of nearly so per cent. while
the increase in population has not been
per cent.-an effectual answer to the
fear that there isn't enough gold.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20
PERSONALITIES.

The latest double" OF Admiral Dewey
to be discovered is Henry n, Simmons. OF
Bloomington, Ind. The likeness Is said
by friends of the admiral to be really
remarkable.
Tho new British Commander in Chief
In South Africa, Is Lieutent General Sir
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20

August exports were $1Gi,64S,i35
against S4,5655 sol in August, a year
ago; $50, O,S15,O5O in August, 1897; and an
average of only about $6O,OOO,OOO for
the Augusts of 1894, 1895 and 1896. The
trade figures certainly are not running
Mr.. Bryans way.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS
State

Justice of the Supreme Court. HAY
BROWN, of Lancaster.
Judge of the Superior Court-JOSlAIt r.
ADAMS, of Philadelphia.
State surer--LIEUTENANT col
ONEL JAMES +. BARNETT, OF
Washington.
Election day, Nov. Z.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20

Although it may not be generally
known, corn whiskey is largely used
in the manufacture of smokeless pow
der. The enlivening effects Of corn
whiskey have long been recognized
and there is no reason why it's eXplo-
sivc qualities should not be used in
the nations defense even at the risk
of curtailing luxuries in Kentucky.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20

4 slight change has been made in
foot ball rules this year. Enthusiasts,
however will note with pleasure that
it is not Of a nature to eliminate any
of the CORY features Of the game.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20

In round numbers a quarter of a mill
lion immigrants passed through Ellis
island in the year ended June 80 last
a gain over the preceding year Of near
ly 40 per cent. Additional restrictions
are Stin needed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20

Carnegie now asks $35 a ton for steel
rails which, year ago, he was SELL
ing for Sl5. This is indeed a land of
ups and downs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune Astrologer.
Astrolabe Cast: 4.16 a. M. for Wednes
day, September 20, 1899.

ssr 60 Nn&
A child born on this day will notice
that there is no admiration that can
equal that which a girl cherishes for her
first beau.
Many men fail to appreciate the effects
Of good times because prosperity has
not returned in equal quantities all
around.
If a man cannot be successful on the
stage he can sometimes do well holding
the ribbons on IA hack.
No one can become great through the
medium of good acts without the aid OF
a press bureau.
A friend in need is the one who has
money to loan without gilt-edged security.
Mans political influence is generally the
thing that benefits some one else.
Ajacchus' Advice.
Never blow out the gas; especially in
the court house clock at night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20
Star
Automatic
Paper
Fastener

Fastens papers in a jiffy,
feeds itself and improved in
every respect. Prices lower
than ever. We are still SELL
ing the PLANETARY Pencil
Sharpeners. The only sharp =
ening device which never
breaks the lead. On trial in
your Office for 10 days free of
charge. We have numerous
other novelties in office sup
plies, together with a large
line of Blank Books and
Typewriter's Supplies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20

Like the conference at the Hague.
the affair at Chicago created more
excitement before than after.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20

Germany's last disclaimer in regard
10 the Transvaal situation places Frcsi-
oent Kruger and his followers emphat-
ically outside the breastworks
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20
WE E]AW We
7 OLD Y Y|U)y

In our last two ads what the styles and
materials for Fall and Winter would be;
but do not think that a man who would
dress in style is confined to the fashion
plates for pattern of material or style of
cut. You have wide range of individual
preference. You can keep out of the rut.
yet keeping the road. Uniformity of dress
is not necessary. In fact the best
dressed men are those who dress with
some originality yet keep within certain
style limits. If you wish to dress sty-
lishly and yet originally we have Just the
stock that will satisfy you and while you
secure the latest in design you secure the
lowest in price
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20

healthy
used doing the work about her home and sometimes going out service
she lived Island
when confined to hot laundry she would often become faint usually
the fresh air refresh herself After she moved New York. the sotnes breath
so SUFFERING she was recommended Rrn Iu Inc FlT %
breathing that she relieved and she
always hand and since She has done this she says that the ans ] mas mot a @
the symptoms distress which formerly oppressed her, When s sEPT F T %
related physician labues he
not advertised annes shorne OF breath and my a
caused stomach being dnde with gas as
he said likely produce such condition
can ma
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20
Ajacchus' Advice.
NUBS OF KNOWLEDGE.

Never blow out the gas; especially in
the court house clock at night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-20

THAT the president said in
\N reply to the delegation Of
politicians from Mary
land who waited upon
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-07-27

Muncie. Ind. July 22.-The Interna-
tionaI Flint Glass Workers association
viii conclude a two weeks meeting
here to-day. The chimney trade com
mittee made its report Friday, recon-
mcnding the 10 PER cent. advance in
wages decided on at a previous meet
ing and regulated the new patent
blowing machine to eight instead of
nine hours per days work. The ac-
ton is a direct blow at the Owens
blowing machine and indications are
that trouble to the 1000 members OF
the chimney tradt will be encountered
with the manufacturers
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-07-27
A QUINTUPLE LYNCHING
Five Sieilians are Swung Into Eter-
nifty by a Louisiana Mob.

New Orleans. July 22.-Five Sicilians
were hanged yesterday by a mob at
Tallula. a town in Madison parish, II
miles from the river. The dead are:
Joe Defatta, Frank Defatta, Cy Defer
rachio. Joe Chereno.
The five victims were strung up to
trees for supposed connection with D
plot to murder DR.. j. Ford Hodges, Il
prominent physician of the place. who
on Thursday was shot and fatally
wounded by one of the Sicilians. In
addition to this several acts of lawleSs-
ness which have occurred in the neigh
bOrhood were attributed to the gang.
Several of the men are believed to
have families in Europe. Quiet was
restored Immediately after the lynch
ing and the grand jury began an in
vestigation of the affair but, because
of the feeling against the men, it is
doubtful if action will he taken against
any member of the mob
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-07-27
IT is A LOST CAUSE.
Strike of TrolIeymen in Greater New
York Is IA FiZZIe.

New York, July 22.-In the boroughs
of Manhattan and Brooklyn the strike
situation remained unchanged yester-
day. On Manhattan island cars on all
the lines of the Metropolitan system
were run on practically the usual
headway. and at night the cars on Sec
ond, Sixth and Eighth avenues were
under police protection, although the
claim is made by the company that
there is no longer any necessity even
for this. Policemen still guard the
depots of the lines. 1t is expected
that they viii be sent back to the sta
tions Saturday or Sunday.
The events of the greatest interest
during the day were the arrest OF
President RoSsiter, of the brooklyn
Rapid Transit Co., on a warrant issued
by Magistrate Brenner, charging him
with criminal libel, Albert l.. johnson,
former president of the Nassau rail
road being the complainant. and the
notification of the diLfrent district at
torneys within the limits of Greater
New York that the tcn-hour law was
enforceable and asking them 10 COM
muncate with Secretary Donnelly. OF
the building trade section of the Cen
trail Trade union, and submit COM
| plants to a grand jury or magistrate.
The arrest of President RossIter will
not, it is thought, have any marked
effect on the strike. EN-President
| johnson objects to statements made
| by President Rossiter to Brooklyn re-
porters in recent interview. In the
! interview Mr.. Rossiter is quoted as
saying, after referring to the strikers
charged with blowing up the Fifth
avenue elevated structure with dyna-
mite: 'Those are not my men. Mr..
| Albert T.. Johnson is welcome to them.
| Albert L. johnson is the leader of
them. | am told that there is evi-
dcnce against some of the men to send
| them to prison for 20 years.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-07-27

had fallen asleep. Frowning with in
dignatiOn, he motioned to one of the
court officials, and in a few seconds the
slumberer was shaken rudely into con-
sciousness. He was a fat, timid-looll-
ing man and was so mortified and
aghast at the enormity Of the offense
that he could hardly find words in
which to reply to the sharp questions
of the Judge. Finally he managed to
blurt out that he couldn't help doz-
ing off whenever it was warm and
crowded. If the gentleman always
sleeps where it is warm and crowded. ;
said Voorhees,, maiestically, the gen
tleman will no doubt enjoy himself
hugely in hades.' There was roar of
laughter, but the retort proved rather
costly. The fat man hung the jury
against Voorhees, client"