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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
Mr.. Scrauton's Letter,

W Y TTH REFERENCE to the
W. letter from Mr.. W. w.
Scranton. in another
column, we have COM
parativcly little to add To the comment
made yesterday. Mr. Scranton's view
of the law Of responsibility for signed
newspaper publications is different
from that propounded by the courts
and we prefer the opinion of the courts
upon this subject
As to the mayor, we renew our be-
lief that his private financial accounts
are not a 1T subject of public daba,e
at this time While they might be
proper for discussion if he were ut
present a candidate for office. at this
moment ne is the mayor of the city,
holding the peoples credentials ana
entitled, in private relations. to orui-
nary courtesy. We, too, have grave
doubts as to the advisability Of
municipal ownership under the cnndi-
tions which exist In the city of Scran-
ton. But we have no wish to empnd-
size this argument by unfair illustrd-
tion.
Whether or not the editor of this
paper should have given notice to Mr.
Scranton of the proposed changes in
text in his submitted letter is matter
of judgment and we concede that
this might properly have been
done. The circumstances under
which the letter was received and
considered made this somewhat diff
cult and no thought was entertained
by the editor that charges so obvious
ly in the line of prudence and fairn ass,
and made with honest motive, would
be excepted to and made the
basis of personal attack. To prevent
any misunderstanding in future, how
ever, we wish to rc-assert the remark
of Yesterday that contributors must
expect the right Of editorial revision
to be exercised whenever the editors 5
Judgment so prompts Contributions
will be accepted in future Cnly on this
condition.
The present editor may or may not
be temporary: but while he is the
editor he will perform his full duty
as he sees it; and with this remark the
discussion closes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

General Funston makes n mistake in
avowing that he will return and hunt
his slanderers when through fighting
Filipinos The most elusive and treach-
erous Of the dusky opponents of the
American soldiers in the Philippines
are honorable and easy to locate when
compared to the satanic slanderer,
who, like the fiendish firebug under
cover of darkness, applies the torch to
combustibles here and there and dis
appears before the results of his work
become apparent. General Funston evil
IDENTIFY speaks hastily when he eX'
presses a determination to intlict pun
ishment upon the despicable element
that has attempted to stain his es-
cutcheon. 1t is not worth the effort.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

better utilized by substituting men.
The peculiar strength of the tic be-
tween women and tho Prohibition
party has chiefly depended on the fact
that this was the only partisan poliu-
tal organization which recognized wo-
men as on par with mon, and
apparently considered their services
Indispensable. The Prohibition orator
always made great hit when
he appealed to the sentimental proph-
ecy of the halcyon days when women
may vote and when, therefore, intem-
pcrance will be promptly suppressed.
THE suffrage cry has been the Prohi-
bltion lecturers strong card. Just how
he will reconcile the new movement
toward the exclusion of women in the
national deliberations of the party
with the professions Of their indispen-
stability in the past is a trinle difficult
to forsee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

Wall street has always been Consid-
cred the pulse of the business world
and has been looked upon to give first
indications Of depression in trade or
increase in values. The fact that Wall
street values could shrink to the ex
tent of $50, OOO, 600 recently and have no
visible effect upon business elsewhere
is proof that this country. in COM
mercial way, is getting beyond the
control of Wall street. With the gold
standard established in a manner to
meet currency demands of trade that
has increased so rapidly through
American expansion, it will in future
probably be impossible for any clique
of money sharks in Wall street to form
combinations that will produce any sort
of panic outside of the circle of specu-
lators ION change"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

The appointment of General Leonard
Wood as governor of Cuba is but an
other demonstration Of the wisdom and
spirit Of conservatism which pervades
the administration at washington.
Notwithstanding the fact that it has
been apparent for many months that
General Wood was the most available
man for the position requiring so much
resolution and diplomacy, the president
has been deliberate in making the
change. preferring to weigh the matter
thoroughly before selecting a successor
to General Brooke. General Woods
career at Santiago has proved his abl-
ity to deal with vexatious problems
that continually arise in the recon-
struction of Cuba, and it is safe to
predict that under his wise direction
the discordant elements of the island
will be educated rapidly to the condi-
tion that will make government
advisable.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

rors OF a panic that is liable to occur
at any time in n manufacturing estao-
lishmcnt crowded with women anu
girls. 1t Is the duty Of the factory IN
spector TO see that laws IN this re-
spect, as well as those relating to
exits and fire escapes, are properly
observed. The inspector who an.
nounces his coming with a blast or
trumpets. or the official who looks
upon his duties as a political plum in
the way of pleasure trips about his
district, can generally be relied upon
by factory superintendcnts to look
with indulgence upon any shortcom-
ings in the way Of protection for en-
ployes that is seldom needed. But the
earnest official who appears at un-
expected periods and has only
the safety Of the lives prac-
tcally in his care in view
when visiting shops that are filled -
overfowing with busy operatives, Is
often unpopular
In the postal and internal revenue
departments Of the civil service the in
spectors arrive at unexpected mo-
ments night or day and the official
in charge of government funds must
be prepared to give an account of his
stewardship at any time without
warning or opportunity to arrange any
seeming discrepancy. If the same care
was observed i'm every case in looking
after the welfare OF the humble en-.
ployes of the factory and workshop
that is taken in protecting the cash
Of the government, 1t Is believed that
loss of life would be very rare in cases
Of disaster by fire.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
Unfair to the Ladies.
"a HE PROHIRITIoNIsTs have

"~ HE PROHIBITIONlSTS have
started an innovation with
n regard to their national con-
vention at Chicago which
may prove to he a boom rang. Many
of the members have meditated long
and earnestly oyer the admission Of
women on the floor OF their convention
with the result that an open protest
is now made against the precedent al
ready established Of allowing feminine
representation. This step Is taken on
the plea that more decided
effort should be made to give
the party weight in national affairs.
1t is claimed that more influence and,
therefore, more votes can be gained
by not giving up SO much space in the
convention to the women, and a de-
termined stand is to be made in favor
of the change of programme.
This is truly a significant incident
The Prohibition party chiefly owes it's
existence to the impassioned, enthu-
slastic work of women, The Women's
Christian Temperance union was the
principle lever which hOisted prohibi-
tian as partisan power upon
the pinnacle of the most pop
ular period in its history. It
was largely the women who urged
on the movement eliminating in the
abortive attempt to secure q cCustltu-
tional amendment prohibiting tha
Manufacture and sale Of liquors in
the United States. 1t has been
been by the personal intensity Of aim
characteristic of the sex that the Pro-
hibitionists have been enabled u com-
mand the attention and to assert this
sway they have held over public senti
ment.
1t Is, therefore, very noticeable that
at this late day It should suddenly b,
realized that the place heretofore held
| BY women in the conventions can b
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

Sessions held by the State grangers
at Lock Haven this week have been
interesting and instructive. Conditions
which were instrumental in the organ
ization Of the society do not today ex-
ist to an extent that makes grangerism
a necessity as protection for the far
mer and farming interests. Yet as p
social organization and means of inter-
change of ideas upon most profitable
features of husbandry the grange will
ever prove a beneficial institution.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
Factory Inspection.

T< HE RECENT fire in Reading
which resulted in the death
Of one woman and serious
injury to several girls en-
ployed in a factory may be the agent
OF much future benefit IL the warning
Is needed by the factory inspectors
and those who employ large numbers
or operatives in necessarily crowded
quarters. The system adopted by
many mill owners Of barring windows
and locking doors during working
hours Is dangerous under any circum-
stances ana tends TO Increase the ter
gT.,. -.'rl0.' % 'f' '.'. .'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
TEN PAGES.
SCRANTON, DECEMBER Is, 1899.

The Filipino junta at Hong Kong has
evidently lost Aguinaldo and the rest
of the government, and is depending
entirely upon the efforts of correspond
lation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

Italy wants nothing but goodwill
from China and her ends are there
fore apt to be gained at less expense
than will attend the fulfllment of the
ambitions Of other foreign powers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

The Carbondale newspaper war is
waged with a bitterness unparalleled
this side of Waco, Tex.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
FINLEY'S
HOLIDAY GOODS,
A Fine
Silk Umbrella
AS a Christmas
Present for Either
Lady or Gentleman

is as appropriate as anything
we can suggest.
We had this in view when
we made our selections aud
the goods fully meet our ex-
pectations.
The handles, of Natural
Woods, Plain and with fine
Pearl, Sterling Silver and
Gold Mou ntings, are the most
artistic and unique Of any
line we have ever shown,
"The wearing qualities are
beyond question"
The"Golf, ""Tally Ho" and
Automobile, are among our
latest handles and these we
are showing in exclusive de.
signs, and in regard to prices.
you can take your choice from
S3.75 to $I7.5o. Select now,
while the line is unbroken.
Should you want the Best
One Dollar Umbrella pro-
durable, our $1.35 quality
will be yours at this price for
just ten days.
Fine line of Children's
Umbrellas from soc up.
$40 and 5l2
|
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

1t is trihe unkind in the base ball
magnates to claim the attention of the
country before congress is fairly in
running order
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

If Brother Roberts could induce his
neighbors in Utah to keep quiet, he
would be able to make a much better
showing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

In order to prevent misapprehension
it may be well to state that the new
South African consul, Mr.. Hay, is not
the author of Little Breeches."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

Some of the get-rich-easy promoters
are getting into prison easy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

a burlesquc actress went insane at
Rochester the other day. This seems
to be a reversal of the order of things.
1t is the man on the front row who
sane,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

Mr. Bryan is in danger OF becoming
known as the lone speechmaker.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15


Of
lives of
lie
engineer have all hours of the night said this
named John
Philadelphia and sometimes have had with
interval of
dyspepsia and digestion The thing would
thoroughly a
feel the anything could
their place"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

tcab4 !9ums| .y'i"ot"M s'n'a" '
ro.ii,doT 2 n.a3u" srI svc G1''
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
The Proper Cure.

" F, AS LATEST advices indicate,
1 the Philippine insurrection has
n been reduced to a few bands of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
A Peculiar Legal Defect.

a PECULIAR defect in the
~ statutory laws of this COM
" monwcalth was brought into
nrnn1innnrn in the local cnnrt
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-19

that sle,sghsrsi winter ard spring center.
Mrs. J. J. Mc<siiyra Mrs Thomas Rurkes
Waite. DR.. and Mrs Cos and Mr.. q. {.
Metislyra are among those Gexn there
q = -
Edward Wsnser Robinson. son OF Can't.
". w. Robinson. Jr.. was appointed last
week second iisasensnt In the United
friends IN this city.
Ex-tiov, and Mrs. q, A. Black. o. Spo-
kane, arrived IN this city yesterday to pay
a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. $. l.. Crawford.
= /. a
The death of Capt Charles b Hopkins
last week was kscniy felt by the many
friends Of The family in Seattle.
The Wednesday Card clab win hold
Its next meeting in tares weeks a. the
home Of Mrs. E. \. sarsas.
- .
Mrs ssehhins has left for California. 10
rerlaiu several weeks She VIII visit Del
Monte before returning.
Tho French cluh was eharminxly enter
talnei yesterday afternoon by Mrs. George
he Sseigucr.
Mr. and Mrs. John Noses and Miss Rush
Noyes ief, Monday morning for husss
u 3
Mrs EDWARD l.. Terry viii take passage
or the 6afonne Saturday for trip 70
Honolulu.
. - %
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Il. Shepard enter
tanned at dinner iass eeening.
!. 4.
Mr., Harwaad Morgan viii return srcm
Del Monte. CAL. Monaav.
- = i.
President Graves az the University Of
Washington. is quite Ill.
= .
Miss Mosiie Phillips has sent out cards
for tea next Friday.
- = -
Miss Hanford sisased with Tacoma
friends lase week.
=
Mr.. Liewellyn OF Nes York, II Visiting
ia the city
. q .
The Neslka CLUB viii give dance On
April 6.
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EDDssGs.

Issss fEanefa Enylia WsS1d and William
r. Saunders we're married March b.
Rev Phillip foognse as t.se residence az
the brides aunt. Mrs. Charles hag5unss.
OF NJ La xe street. S-sn Francesca Mira
Is1yetf NJ Wa<yd. Of sIs Marion street,
Seattle. Mr.. Saunders IN chief clerk in
she ofttes Of the navy superintendent u
construction IS che Inlan fF0n Works.
and was for fang time employed TIA se-
attIe al Murau frus. Company during the
sassa%iux Of the torpedo boat Rowan.
TIE Wedding ~&s a s2aie@ ore. relatives
&assy seiGS present The rssGfus were taste
IS decorated f9r The occasion. Aa sssssar-
ats welding breakfast Was served after
the ceremony. The couple fecsssea n
large Number Of wedding presents. IN
th9 Afternoon sfsrs ta1k sf4s train for
Far Jose. amid shoNer of rice ard cid
gts0ss. Mr. and Mrs Saunders Will make
their home AT rs Ninth ayeazse. Hscsmon1
alssssgt. San Francisco
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Mr. wflsaasn Esamsts yronrnan, 81 sge-
k4ae. ard Miss Jerns. E%lie Mo- air ~
Hot SssxsugS. wsF~ usss4siy married az tbs
s4sssieSzH# flF fhe hr1tsss ssssse, Ella First
avenue Thursday evening. Mr.. w. Isaiwey
@sgs AiE asstng III. hegsDF~ an zxoDnssyHAss
ARD Mrs Care u. Mean ~ n-4ssesussEd
Rev. J@aa r. IAssaon. SGicsasea. Among
FssrSsy Mrs.. Eess@rs Harss1. Mrs Arthur
Gsogsrin - sfsafsosaasA. assd Master Ray
sasnd AcSsaaa.
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T-sse Eentazq Es5zi Cara fnab wfsS Be 90.
sevtaksess Wednesday 0x asB xSsorx~ 81
%Sem&rs ~ her 1asssa Ssz F1gSfeensh ave-
s1s4s ard Madison street.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-19

sr ard Ms. IL 6. Henry suterf
At sssasses " ssS.sEe sissy egk1sgg 81 sszsssesr AZ
Ms aH. a3Yx. Feeaerses Kari sxrgvr
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-19

JOHN kET.LEY'S TWO DOLLAR AND
Half Shoes for iadies' wear: and when
John Kelley made IL and pu. his name
on II he made the bast s.. ~ shoe for
women IN tn. world. It's made of slfe
Vic. Kid. either lace or button new cnin
toe We VIII place them on sab. for
Monday at the extraordinary price, par
pair ............... .......,,..,
WoMEN'S VrcI KID LACE OR pIr-r.
ton SHOES. coin toe, patent or kid tipped
walking or dress Sole. actually worth a
collar and half psir. for this very
special Monday sale r-..s....-..
MEMS SATIN CALF AND r.ArF-
Shoes. with Boston toe. walking Sole %
eaS tan leather. a flue. dFeSSy shoe.
w"T&n s--Sa pair the toes are rather
narrower than ~s world like them To ne
NtseS Re not razor tips, thomgi) So the
price goes down to....&.................
BAHYSs KID SLIPPERS HEEL
sizes "a :. special for Monday
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Tsseg@ ~ gate $ s~Assas cnGa1y az pzxa-
s@~2- Cal. satvysnw fsae saHIuy nresxes ~
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Ms AMI Mrs. samuel j. Heron. Mrs.. e.
w Sa4kHaT AMI MISS AifTsaa H4s5y hM@s
takan ths Asesn@ ho4GS. sss4sssnss ave-
Esse 4a4 seneca street. fsr tic sGufafr
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
SENIORS PRAISED.
President Lehy Compliments Holy
Cross Men for Their Work.

The senior class of Holy Cross College
presented a specimen on minor logic yes
terday morning before a board of the
college faculty. This board consisted of
Rev John F. Lehy, S. j., president of
the college; Rev. James Smith, professor
of moral and mental philosophy; Rev.
Joseph F. Hanselman S. j., project of
discipline; Rev. Daniel A Doherty, ).
j., project of studies, and Rev. Alphonse
Forestall, S. j., professor of natural sci
enc5s. The specimen lasted for two
hours. and at its close FIR Lehy compile
mented those who had recited upon their
good showing, and stated that the speci-
men was as far as he could judge, the
best ever given by any seniors at the
college, and augured strongly for a sue
cessful year. He gTanted free bounds for
the rest of the day and permission for the
class to attend the festival for the benefit
of the st. Pauls orphanage in the eve
ming.
Those who were called upon by the ex-
aiming board were James w. Fitzpat-
rick, Joseph A. Mulhearn, Terence F.
McNulty, Andrew ] Brennan, Edward J.
Murphy. John j Mccarthy, Maurice p.
Fitzgerald, James A Sullivan, James P.
Moore, John ]. Cullion, Matthew j. Nc
George A. Iinnehan, William F. Toohig,
Patrick J Madden, Arthur D. Hassett,
John F. O'Malley and Henry NJ. Batters.
Directly after the seniors specimen
John r. Mcdonnell, who is manager of
the 1900 foot ball team, called out his
team for the first practice. A generous
number responded, and Mcdonnell eX-
poets to form them into fast team. The
eleven will have daily practice from now
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
Y. M. c. A. RECEPTION

Steam Railroad and Electric Railway
Employees With Ladies viii Be Guests
One OF the largest receptions of this
year will be given to the steam and
electric railroad men and their ladies
by the Y. M. C. A. Tuesday evening,
from 730 to 1890 o'clock. The reception
committee voted last January to hold :.
series Of receptions to the different
trades OF Worcester. Three have already
been held. and this, the fourth, IS *
pected to be the largest ever held III me
building. and it will be, if all the invita-
lions are accepted.
A very elaborate program has peen
prepared. From 7.30 to 8.15 there VIII
be an informal reception in the paflors,
at which the reception committee VII!
Introduce the visitors to the board oil
directors and the officers of the W ON
ans auxiliary. Music will be furnished
by the American orchestra of six pieces.
From 800 to $50 there will be special
exhibition work in the gymnasium, con-
sisting of dumb bell drill, squad WORK
on apparatus and vaulting. From 10
9.45 entertainment in Association han,
with selections by the orchestra; vocal
recitation Miss Laura G. Childs, tenor
solo, Mrs. Inez Buzz Knowles; tenor and
soprano duet, Mr.. Brennan and Mrs.
Knowles; accompanist, George N.
Morse. From $40 to 1870 there will DE
an infol NAL social and refreshments,
the tables being in charge of the ladies'
of the auxiliary, under the direction OF
Mrs. G.. A. Bigelow.
1t is the desire of the management
that the railroad men and their ladies
will consider the efforts put forth by
the reception committee of value
enough to respond to the invitation.
All are welcome from 7.3O to 1880 Tues
day evening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
DEPUTIES ASSOCIATION.
Womens Lodges of Odd Fellows Meet
In Worcester.

Yesterday afternoon and evening the
Lady Deputies Association of Massa-
setts were in session at Ii Pleasant
street
In the afternoon the association met
in the hall about o'clock, for a bust
ness meeting. There was an election
OF oihcers, and Mrs. Julia A. Bur-
rousns was chosen president Mrs. Mar
Una y. Hoyt vice president and Mrs.
Sarah Z. Levett secretary.
At 2.45 the full board of assembly
officers were admitted and received
with fitting honors. There was an ex-
pllhcation of installation by a suite
from Springfield. Mrs. jeanette Dun
nam was special deputy Following
the meeting there was an entertain
menJ including readings, and vocal and
instrumental music.
An elaborate banquet was served by
Rebboli, and the following toasts were
responded to: Sovereign grand LODGE
by Alfred S. Plnkerton, G. s.; 1.-THE
grand lodge" by N. j. w. Fish, G. NJ;
THE Rebekah assembly" by Mrs. Es-
Their II. Faunce; Our unwritten work, .
by William j. Weber, G. l.; 1.-THE
grand possibilities of the future by
w. F. Dusseault, d. G. M; THE foun-
dalton of the L. d. H." by j. B. Craw-
ford, P. G. M Mayor Rufus Dodge
gave a toast, THE heart of the com
monwealth."
In the evening there was an exempli-
fication of Utopia lodge and the visit
ing guests, G. s., A. S. Pinkerton, the
Deputies association and the full board
of Rebekah association, were present
to see the work.
This assembly was noted event in
the local history of the women's lodges
Of Odd Fellows.
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NEGRO BABIES = ONE WHITE. ONE
BLACK

The attraction at Horticultural Hall
Thursday afternoon, Nov. I'd, will be the
event of the season Mothers, fathers,
brothers, sisters, uncles. cousins and
aunts should all be in attendance to see
thee babies. The indications are at this
time that fully 500 babies will be present.
The management have arranged to have
on exhibition at this show the prize win
ners who took the first prize offered for
twins. These twins are eolored Il one
white and one black. The father and
mother viii also be present, who are both
colored people.