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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07
The Outlook for
Spelling Reform

Dr. Z. B. Andrews in New York Herald.
1P HOSE who discuss the reform,
while differing somewhat in the
points they emphasize, substan-
- stantially agree. Three convic-
tions appear to be nearly uni
versal: That some amendment to our
present spelling system is desirable
That the modification ought to be grad
ual-an evolution, not a revolution.
That it should be voluntary and spon-
taneous; no effort being made to en-
force it in any way by authority. These
positions are wholly sound. There are
many English words whose usual SPELL
ing cannot possibly be defended. 1t
wastes time and labor and obscures
etymology, all without the slightest
compensation. The argument for re-
form at these points Is perfectly con-
elusive. Not to rehearse it at large,
the saving of time which might be Sc
cured by it in the education of the
young is by itself a convincing plea, the
more so in view of the great number
of studies crowding for place in the
curriculum. 4 "a
But the irratlonality complained of
stroke. Sensible spelling, phonetic or
other, will be of slow growth. The
immediate emancipation programme
urged by certain advocates of pure
phonism is no less unreasonable than
other peoples slavish adherence to the
old spelling. We must be content to
see the crudities of current orthogra-
! ply laid aside few at a time, perhaps
| af haTn
keep the snairs pace 1t has kept in all
! the past, only perhaps quickened a
| trihe by wider discussion. Spelling re-
| form is no new thing, no fad fused
into notice by pathological and educ&-
tional associations. Compare the SPELL
| ing in an old text of Shakespeare with
! that of a book fresh from Macmillan's
press. Only yesterday Emusic" and
almanac" were spelled each with it's
| "k"
| This instance gives a clew to the law
which genuine spelling reform always
follows. Whenever a totally useless
| letter can be omitted without the
| slightest observation OF the words
| meaning that letter tends to be dis
used, and is at last wholly omitted. On
the other hand, new spellings over
which we have to pause and reflect to
make sure what they mean are doc
trlnaire. The use or advocacy of such
may be set down as the sign OF fad
dist reformer. In the light of the law
just stated a speller who simply writes
Tho" and leaves "ue" off prolog''
and its cognates is seen not to be in
consistent in declining to go the length
of phonsm. Purely phonetic spelling
is not the goal, at least while our al
phabet has so few characters. At pres
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

Mr.. Bryan declares that whether he
shall be nominated or not in 1900 is
immaterial to him. He would rather
he says, help some one also win than
be the cause of his partys defeat. If
this be his condition of mind he might
just as we'll get to work on a letter of
withdrawal for defeat is written all
over the Democratic party's future.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

Senator Tillman in his Fourth of
July grafton denounced the American
voters as slaves and fools. The fact
that Tillman can get an audience lends
color to the latter part of the state
ment so far as his locality is con-
cerned
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

United States Consul Pratt has
promptly sued for libel a Hong Kong
firm that published a book containing
the statement that he had promised
the Philippine leaders independence If
they would assist the United States
in driving the Spanish from the ISL
ands. And thus another "antr bat
tie cry has been undermined and blown
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07
SCRANTON, JULY Z, 1899.

The Barber asphalt snakes method
of coiling about the repaired portions
of Lackawanna and Washington ave-
nues seems to please even the recently
delirious octopus editor of the Times
Experience is a great instructor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07
THE RIGHT PORTLAND.

From the Wichita, Kan, Eagle.
The other day Colonel Bleckley the
Missouri Pacific agent here, received a
letter from a man at Portland, Ore,
thanking him for a favor performed by
Colonel Bleckley over ten years ago. The
mans name is withheld. He had played
the Wichita boom. He had won. But
1t fascinated him and he knew he must
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

People at large are inclined to doubt
the story regarding the Bnghamton
man who is living with several stitches
in his heart, though it is probable that
that organ is tougher in the breast of
the Binghamton man than is generally
SuppOSed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

A school for backward children
has just been established in Philadel-
phia. This is a long step in the right
direction. There are so many schools
about the country for awfully smart
boys and girls whose brains bulge
while the muscles of their growing
bodies shrink, that it is we'll that spe-
cial courses of study should be pro-
vided for those in actual need of their
stimulating influence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

If Wilkes-Barre people do not stop
wrangling over the location of that
Spanish cannon, Governor Stone may
be obliged to take the gun away,
lest the Combatants attempt to shoot
each other with it,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

This does not say that individual anar-
chists are to take pistol or bludgeon
forcibly. One wrong cannot be RENEE
died by another. Yet the type of char
acter which. in Russell Sage's circum-
stances in life, can be capable of the
abominable meannesses of which
Sage's treatment Of Laidlaw is a fair
illustration, is a standing reproach on
the boasted virtues of American civil
lization and It should be the duty Of
rich and poor alike, by all honorable
means, to prevent its multiplication.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

In trying to let Admiral Won Diede-
rich down easily, Admiral Dewey puts
the blame on the newspapers. 1t is
now clear that Dewey is, indeed, a.
great diplomatist
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

The peaceful state of affairs between
Dewey and Won Diederichs, as indi-
Gated by recent dispatches. will hard
ly be liable to prompt any intelligent
band to play Comrades"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

The Misunderstanding inhabitants of
Belgium undoubtedly take their politics
too seriously. They should throw po-
litical stones in the metaphorical
fashion only.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

If high tariff shall ever become no
longer a necessity for the United
States, the Democratic party, of
course, will be it's most enthusiastic
advocate
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

A Chicago judge declares the auto
and buggy. 1t is believed, however,
that this depends largely upon who is
driving.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

Yankee diplomacy at The Hague con-
sists chiefly in making the other dele
cations to the peace congress fish or
cut bait.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

The bouquets which are being thrown
at Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy are
fully deserved it is Andrews politics
that invites brick bats.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

In the matter of weather, what the
American people petition for is a bet
ter equalization.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

President Kruger is rapidly drawing
near a close acquaintance with the in
eVitable,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07
REXFORD'S.
SCRANTON, July Z, 1900.

A little solid gold watch got
Slightly dented. Well take a most
ridiculous price for it. Hand en-
graved and very pretty watch.
We won't tell you its original price
or you would wonder why we
would take Five Dollars for it.
THE REXFORD CO.,
1872 Wyoming Ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

1t is impossible to get the mortality
statistics for all of the European cities,
but the following table will show the
death rate for 1897 in twenty-one of them
in various parts Of the continent, COM
pared with twenty-one cities of similar
size in the United States. The calcula-
tion shows that the average death rate
in the twenty-one European cities in 1897,
with population of 19,254,0OO, was 2t2.
If Calcutta and Bombay are excepted,
and they properly should be, the aver
age is reduced to 22.9 per 1000. The
twenty-one American cities named have
a population of 1l.72i0OO and their aver
age death rate is 1914, exactly the same
as that of London. The reasons for the
difference in death rate is very apparent.
The poor people in America have better
houses, better clothing, better food bet
ter air and better sanitary protection.
Following is the table:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07
OUR CITIES MORE HEALTHFUL

w. T.. Curtis in Chicago Record
London is the most healthful of the
large cities of the world, the death rate
there in 1897 being only 1914 to the thous-
and. In the United States for 1897, which
is the last year for which comparative
statistics can be obtained Minneapolis
and st. Paul were the most hcalthful of
our cities, and their death rate was al
most the same-9.1 per 1000 of population
In Minneapolis and 9.2 per 1000 population
in st. Paul, Denver and Portland, Ore,
came very close. with 10.4 and 1915 per
1000. This side Of the Mississippi river
Buffalo is the most healthful city, but
Cleveland Detroit and Chicago gave 1t
close race.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

The brayings of Senator Mason of
Illinois on the Philippine question are
taken seriously only by those who have
not measured the honorable gentle
mans ears.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07
Star
Automatic
Paper
Fastener

Fastens papers in a jify,
feeds itself aud 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.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-25

each hand Steadily she approached,
swinging the brands until she was within
a few feet of the tree. Then she threw
them upon the ground and ran back into
the cabin.
A hungry wolf had entered and was
growing and showing his teeth angrily.
S%ophronia, with her heart in her mouth.
ran past him and grabbed two burning
logs out of the fire and ran out again,
the wolf followed her snarling. Sudden
~ she turned n touched him with a
rand. In a blaze he fled giving out
cries of agony.
The wolves had stopped their wild
cries and shrunk back as Sophronia APP
preached.
Then she heard Johns voice. Don't
come any nearer, dear. Throw a brand
at the foot Of the tree. / have my gun
to beat them back with. Go, you. back
into the house. l am coming. Quick"
He spoke nom too soon, for the wolves
were already returning.
SOpfTonia from the doorway saw John
descend and seize a brand. With it in
his hand he ran past the yelping wild
and in another minute was in
the cabin with the door closed.
But mere another difficulty faced him.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-25

gan to think. She knew that John
could not stay in the tree until morning
and she realized that she must do some-
thing.
There was a gun in the house but it
carried only n charge and Sophronia
knew how useless it would be to fire it.
Nor could she reload it fast enough to
keep the wolves from tearing her.
What would she do?
She thought 1ard. Once she opened the
door and houted at John through the
crack, but the wolves drowned his reply.
The fire was burning brightly and she
sank on her knees in prayer in front of
it. "Give me add" she prayed. And
for answer a brand dropped from the
fire.
Sophronia tool her hands from before
her face and stared.
Then she jumped to her feet. Quickly
going to the kitchen Woodpile she drew
out six dry logs which she stuck into the
fire one by one, wedging them in. She
soon had the satisfaction to see them
light and snap angrily.
A few minutes later. John in the tree.
saw a strange sight. He saw the door OF
the cabin thrown open inc out of it came
Sophronia waving a burning brand in
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-25

dismal cry, which would be answered in
different directions. far off in the woods.
do go into the house." shouted John,
II am safe; and you can do nothing for
me. You will catch your death of cold in
this biting air. Besides, wolves are
proving all around you. They will be
upon you before you think of it. / may
have to stop here till morning.; but don't
let it disturb you. Go to bed and sleep
if you cam.
Whilst he was shouting a gaunt wolf
came leaping toward Sophroiia, follow
ed by others of the pack. TERRIFIED. she
fled into the house, just in time to shut
the door and fasten him out; but he came
UP with an angry snap and growl, which
made her blood curdfe in her veins.
She did not venture to open the door
again: and as there were nj windows in
the side of the house toward the tree in
which her husband had taken refuge. she
could not keep up with him any commit
nication. So the best she could do was
to sit down and wait patiently as she
could for the morning. All this time the
fire was burning away, the brands fall
ing upon the hearth, and the potatoes
turing to dry, b.skk Goals in the ashes.
Well, after a great while Sophronia be-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-25

the midst of the yells. the report of
Johns rifle came to her ears.
Sophronia knew that her husband was
in the chestnut branches, above the
reach of the wolves. but still she la
her fears. A branch might break-John's
foot might slip, and the hungry pack
seize him with their jaws before he
reached the ground: or, even should he
escape then-and John was too cautious
and self-possessed to be caught falling
from a tree-he might be unable to shoot
one-half of them, and be kept in the tree
all night; all the cold. cole night!
AS long as Sophronia could hear the
report of his rifle, it seemed that he was
near her. and alive; but when a long in
terval elapsed and there was no more
firing. she started in fear. and making
out of the house shouted, "Ho. john
Then John told his wife that he had
used Up all his bullets, and that there
We're dozens of wolves around him! AS
for the matter Sophronia could see that
the ground vas covered with them: dark
objects moving about on the white sur
face of the ground, fighting, growing n
jumping up against the tree in their rage
of anime Occasionally of the
gaunt monsters would set up a loud,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-25
EXPLAINING THE QUOTATION.

Memphis Scimitar: A man from a
neighboring town in Mississippi told the
following last night:
II walked into a small store the other
day and found the proprietor lying on
the counter, just doing Off into a sleep.
He reused himself on my approach, and,
jumping to the floor, quoted the familiar
line:
"a horse! A horse! My kingdom for a
horse!'
Where did you get that?' I asked.
oh, don't you know? That's what
Absalom said when his horse ran under
the tree and left him hanging by the hail,
to a limb. I thought everybody knew
where that came from"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-25

The cabin was on fire from the sparks
N the flames We're fast creeping up the
wall.
But John and Sophronia went brayely
to work and ri a few minutes had them
subdued.
When they ate venison two DAYS later
they had no difficulty in finding abund-
mt cause for Thanksgiving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-19
Another Train Contemplated.

There are a few good things coming
in the new change of time on the rail-
road which will go into effect, Sunday.
October /. This is in the way of the
train service with the eastern part of
the State. The usual No. l will run
through to Bangor leaving Augusta at
3 o'clock in the morning. Besides this
there is a train contemplated that will
leave Augusta at 1235 as usual. it be
ing No. that will go away through to
Bangor. The crew of No. 8 will go
only as far as Waterville, as last win
ter and will come back as No. 16, while
freight crew will make up the train
that will take the passengers on to
Bangor. This is not announced as an
actual fact. but merely as one q. the
contemplations Whether it will be
carried out is a matter of conjecture.
To some it seems improbable, as the
forenoon train is followed by the ex
press leaving here at 1.35 in the after
noon, and the other train would be but
a little way ahead of the express. The
new train. however. would land the
Boston mail in Bangor an hour or
more ahead of the express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-19
Meeting OF Rural teachers Association.

The Rural Teachers Association
held an interesting meeting at the resi-
dcnce Of the president. Mrs +. 8 Fogg,
Saturday. All of the teachers Were
present The president. Mrs Fogg,
and secretary, Miss Clara A. Bennett.
We're Reelected for the ensuing year.
\ new programme committee consist
ing Of Misses Black. Brann and
Getchell was also elected.
The president explained to the teach
ers the object and methods of the
School Savings Bank. which is to b..
introduced this term. This was fol
lowed by a discussion of school work.
The programme for the next meeting
to be held. October q. is as follows:
Paper on geography by Miss Leighton,
followed by discussion. Question,
Resolved that diagramming is helpful
i'll teaching grammar, affirmative, Miss
Stilson; negative. Miss Bennett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-19
Haggerty is Caught.

Daniel Haggerty, the Bangor young
man who escaped from his brother and
an officer, Friday. while being taken TO
the Insane hospital. was captured.
Sunday night, at the residence Of
John Collins. between the Togus
and Blanchard roads. He went there
for a drink of water. and while Mr.
Collins was getting the water a young
man who was in the house slipped out
the back door and together they over
powered Haggerty. He was brought to
the hospital. which was reached about
midnight. He is not in very bad
condition. although somewhat bruised
from his contact with the bushes. He
was reported as in very good condi-
ton, Monday morning. by the hospital
authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-19
The Health Laws Ocfied.

1t is learned that certain cases Of
diphtheria combined with scarlet fever
have existed in this city since last
Wednesday, and have not been report
ed to the board of health AS this is
in direct violation of the laws of the
State. it is understood steps Will be
taken by the board Of health against
the offending physician who has thus
defied the laws. So far as known it is
said the law in this regard, where 4
physician has defed the health laws.
has never been tested. so there is Of
course a great deal Of interest center
ed in this case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-19
AmuSeInents.
MAINE MUSIC
FESTIVALS
BANGOR, OCT. ), 6 and I.
Wm. X. Chapman, Conductor.

Sembrich,
Burmeistev
AND OTHER GREAT ARTISTS
Get your names on the patron list at NJ
II. Andrews Music House Main Street,
Bangor, before Sept. y. and thus secure
subscription tickets at low price and in
private advance sale.
septT d& WV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-19

Baden and down the Rhine to Brussels
They then went to Paris for a week
and had a delightful time in the gay
Partisan city. They proceeded to Lon
don. where they visited Windsor CAS-
tie, kenilworth and many other places.
y part of their time was spent in ex-
ploring the celebrated Westminster
Abbey and the Tower of London. They
went to Oxford, bennington, STRAIT
ford Avon and Warwick.
From here they went to Melrose Alb
hey, Abbottsford, the home of Sir Wal
ter Scott. Edinburgh, where two days
We're spent in visiting the celebrated
locks. and thence to Glasgow and Dunn
fries. then back to Liverpool. where the
steamer was taken, Sept 2, for New
York.
Judge Whitehouse thinks that 8
European trip should be included in the
education of every young man.
trip such as he took was only Of three
months duration, but the principal
points We're visited. Much can be
learned from books, but to visit the
places gives one an interest in them
and one can become personally ac-
quainted with the places of history.
one of the places visited was the cheS
hire Cheese. Everyone has read of the
celebrated club of Johnson. Goldsmith
and other English authors of that pc
Rod. and ii was at this tavern in Lon
don that they used to congregate.
The chair which was Johnsons fav
orite. at the head Of the table. is still
seen and over it is suspended a quota
ton about the philanthropy Of man
who keeps good tavern.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-19
A Demurrer Filled in Whitehouse Case.

Hon. l.. T. Carleton, counsel for F..
w. Whitehouse, Esq, informed County
Attorney Heselton. Monday, he should
file a demurrer in the case for embez-
element against Mr.. Whitehouse. This
will Garry the case over to the Deem
Der term of court. All that now re
mains is the filing of the bond by Mr..
Whitehouse, which will amount to
$500. 1t is thought the bond will be
filed. today, and the case will rest I'M
til the law court has passed upon the
demurrer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-19

Miss Eva l.. Shorey returned. Mon
day afternoon. from her vacation.
which she has passed principally at her
home in Bridgton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-19

At the close Of the meeting of Co. F,
last evening. there We're AZ men enlist
ed and mustered. Some time ago the
company was nearly filled but num-
Der of the men have gone out of town
and for this reason it was necessary
to secure more men. There are num-
Der of men who have papers out wait
ing to be examined and if anyone
wishes to enlist he will have to hurry.
The next meeting will be Wednesday
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-19
How Unpleasant

To suffer from excessive perspiration.
The odor is such a great annoyance
Mrs. Eliza Hayden, of Bridgeport.
Conn, says:-"Comfort Powder stopped
this at once" 1t cures chatting, tender
feet, prickly heat, and Keeps dress
shields sweet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-19
STATE HOUSE.
What is Required to Light the States
Capitol.
Not So Many pedd'ars Being Licensed as
During Last Year.


this year neddli,,r n,.p 'hdii'e WHO are'
ne number ne rat,i,,a., Incense lor
1890 ~ nnt ,,n J., a ~ 'ie 800
vear 4, ~. ,,n,, !. ," - me previous
"'i' Hdu procured town
, ~ thls year they
.'7i9'eie "a only TO the number
~ ~ 80 = county licenses the
9'",iuS ipout on level with last
'h'S one 20 lar as State licenses tn.
iuiiiptr III 1898 was quite a way beyond
hoSt q lhe present for then there were
ipoht 100 whiic today shows but about
. p"NSioe 'hough that this is due
" ~ ''iiHSt - me law which allows y
taxpayer - ptddle goods OF 4 certain ma
ture in his own town ana ,.ici,,i,,. l .
rhjS .cc,,,,, ,h 'oi"its "tiu ~
~ " 'i'' necessity for a license
mas not been SO great The nurnh.r w
soldiers wbn b,,. r,ii
t.,, P'iu ther u Zee n
"po"' ~ me equal with other years.
These soldiers have to BAY norhtno u III.
othef people do all they ar. reouired be
ing the registration r.. nf a
II
Away d,u.r 4, ,h
"'"'' ~ 'he basement Of tn"
state House Is the meter that measures
an IN, ,.,s tbrt VI ,,y.t i II,