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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-16
Outline Studies
OF Human Natdre
What He Knew About the Transvaal

A QUAINT little story concerning Mr.. Chamber
lain, which, Il IL he not true has at least
originated from some one who has studied the
colonial secretary, and his ways pretty closely,
is being told. says the Chicago News. 1t Is said
that one day lately Mr. Chamberlain was en-
gagged in conversation with a friend in well
known London hotel when young man ap'
preached with diffdence that bespoke great
desire TO exchange a few words with the great
man or be snubbed in the attempt
May | speak with you for moment, MIR.
Chamberlain he asked.
Certainly" was the ready reply, and the
politician rose from his seat.
81 cannot say 1t here" said the young man,
glancing nervously around and leading the way
to remote corner Of the room. Arrived there
he spoke his important communication in Mr.
Chamberlain's ear.
esteem 1t great favor IL you will tell me what
you think of the present situation in the Trans
wall"
MIR. Chamberlain started looked sharply at him,
and then, his severity softening into pity for
the young mans simplicity, he said:
Follow me'
Leading the way like a man requiring still
greater secrecy for what he had TO impart, he
walked through the dining room into a passage,
down some steps into the reading room, into
the drawing room and finally into a remote and
curtained dark corner, where after a hurried
glance round to make sure there were no caves
droppers. he whispered in the young mans ear:
MY friend, really don't know anything about
itp'
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NUBs OF KNOWLEDGE.

Kentucky furnished more soldiers, Confederate
and Union, than any other state, according to
population.
The Tugela river has been known TO rise forty
feet in a single night, owing 20 thunGerstolms
on the mountains.
II costs 49, OOr a year to maintain the twen-
ty.four royal palaces of Emperor William
throughout the German Empire,
Estimates of Gernapy's foreign trade in $500
show 1886, 100000 excess in imports, agalnst
SS67 600, 900 excess imports in 1865
Indiana, with a smaller population than Mas
sachsetts, expends in poor relief more than three
times the amount paid in Massachusetts,
Soil was brought up from depth Of S26 feet
from coal mine in Belgium, and from it
sprouted weeds of species unknown to botan'
lists
II is said that there are over 100000 golf
balls used each year in the United States, Amer
lean players being particularly prodigal in their
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-16
The Paris Exposition.

~ HE FORMAL opening on Sat
urday at Paris of the new
est Worlds exposition begins
new chapter in the knit
ting together of the nations in the
brotherhood of peace.
The Paris exposition was first pro-
posed by M. Jules Roche, minister OF
finance under the administration of
President Carnot, in July, 1892, and a
decree announcing it was issued in the
same year. The cost of the exposition,
proper, is $27, 900, 600, which does not in
clude the s10,0OO,0O0 invested by con-
cessionaires in side shows or the cost
of the various individual exhibits. The
buildings, sixty five in all, cover 300
acres; the exposition is to continue
until November and it is expected
that during this interval of 204 days
Paris will entertain 40O0O,OOO visitors
and pocket from them $2O0,0O0,0O0
Hence it is safe to guess that during
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-16

4 n ESTEEMED correspondent
~ reminds The Tribune that
4 n Charles Emory Smith lacks
one of the popular qualifica-
tions as a vice presidential candidate
in not having Bari, at the COM
mand of the campaign leaders," That
is true. And it is also true that if the
Philadelphia convention is looking for
a monay bag and not for man with
every essential qualification for the
office, Mr.. Smith is not to be consid
cred. He has not only not got a bar'l
at his command. but Mr. Smith is not
in the enrichment of others and in
assiduors effort to elevate the country.
He has demonstrated his ability to
master every public question that has
evoked agitation or that has attracted
the best thought in this country Not
a tyro in politics, possibly, yet he is
political wire-pulling. He is a sim
pie, plain, honest, clean man. He has
| won distinction in life by conscientious
effort. Whether as editor, writer, dip
lomat, or as the active head of IA great
| governmental department, he has COM
manded the respect, the Difference the
admiration. The confidence of the coun-
try. No higher achievement can be
won by mortal man. Such men are
not apt to own bar'ls, but they enjoy
a priceleca possession in having the
absolute confidence of the people.
A rich man on the Republican presi-
dental ticket is not a party necessity
this year The country is rich and is
adding daily to its great and immeas-
urable wealth under a Republican ad-
moro fortunate beneficiaries of this
| phenomenal prosperity are inseparably
allied with the Republican, party. To
the wise policy of that party they owe
their accommodations. They are deeply
concerned in its perpetuation. But
the whole country is acutely interested
in the election of vice president this
year The nomination of some un-
known and untried man and solely on
account of the size of his campaign
contribution, will meet with emphatic
| and indignant Republican protest. Put
u man on the ticket who measures up
to the president himself, though he
should he as poor as the proverbial
| church mouse. Nominate a man for
the vice presidency whose name and
achievements viii at once challenge
public criticism and inspire public con-
fidcnce. In this sign Charles Emory
! Smith will win.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-16

contemporary, the Truth,
~ called attention to the fact
that the collection of Indian
antiquities so carefully gathered by
the late Or. Hollister and representing
an exhibit Of historic value not to be
re placed was about to be offered for
sale and noted the possibility that the
collection might be taken away from
Scranton.
In another column will be found a
statement on this subject, the facts
in which were secured from Mrs.
Hollister, and which confirms what
our contemporary has said. We agree
with the Truth that the loss of this
collection to the city Of Scranton and
to the Lackawanna valley would be
irreparable; and we trust that steps
will promptly be taken to avert such
a misfoi tune.
The city could well afford to buy the
collection and place it in a suitable
building in Nay Aug park. Failing
that, individual enterprise should sup
ply the omission. This collection must
stay in Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-16
FOUR PRETTY POEMS.
TENNYSON.

Fare well, thy SOUL who vast soul TO us,
Filled with the tenderness OF mans calm
strength
Swift was thy glance into the heart OF man:
Thou saw'st his need for heartfood, and thy
brain
Spread the sweet banquet for the heart we hold.
And we rested by the gentle words
And in ''thc tender grace" of thy calm purity.
How we were stirred when Enoch Arden came,
md crouched beneath the window OF his home!
How the heart leaped when charged the Light
Brigade
With all the mastery of mans fierce mood
All, we have watched the eagle in his swoop.
Down to the crag, and felt the need for wings!
And we have laid aside the book and thought
That death were sweet ii it were crowned with
May.
Fare well, thy soul
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England's Great Resources.

THE GROCERY man on the corner relates that
couple Of days ago little girl entered
his emporium and timidly laying down dime
asked for 10 cents worth of candy.
''Its for papa" she said 81 want to 'sprise
him when he comes home"
The grocery proceeded to dig out some
Of his stock when ..c little girl interposed.
Dont / give me that kind. Give me caramels
/ Just love csramels."
but l thought these were for papa" the
grocery remarked.
Il know" explained the little GIRL" but
when give tnem to papa he'll Just kiss me and
say that cause I'm such generous little girl
he'll give them all back to me. So you'd better
give me carames. Memphis Scimitar
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-16

|N HE SPECTACLE of a judge
fearlessly using the power
. Il. or his Office to correct
y, abuses so long tolerated as
to sechi incurable is one which strong
ty aTpeats to the public favor and that
SIS the spectacle which is now to be
,Witnessedcin the official conduct of his
honor, Judge Edwards
:. The recent, investigation of the grand
Jury, although it did not go to the linn
1T Of the public expectation, was made
possible chiefly through his vigorous
Instructions and support. 1t is hoped
and believed that the start thus made
viii be followed UP. 1t Is certain that
"a future grand jury which wishes to
strike out from the shoulder will be
sure of the courts complete co-opera-
tion ...
Another evidence of an aroused pur-
pose to clean house in county affairs
was slrown by Judge Edwards on Sat
urday in his amendment to the rules
.aof court which cuts down to a rea-
sonable limit the power of the COM
-lnonwealth to multiply court costs in
petty bases. The recent grand jury,
it Will be remembered, scored unmer-
..cifUlly the aldermen and justices who
.,hatcn. petty litigation for. the purpose
..of raidng the county treasury; and
following out this idea the court now
rules that costs shall not be allowed
fGy tha attendance OF more than three
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-16
The Force of Habit.

w HEN young man the late John Lewis, r.
" A., went to India and Egypt and was away
about eighteen years, relates London Tit,Bits
When he returned to his mothers home in Port
land Place he almost Immediately pulled of his
boots and commenced to hunt about one end OF
the parlor fender, and seemed terribly put about
His mother, of course, asked him anxiously what
he wanted.
'My slippers" said he. "When | went away
| left them just down there. Now where are
theVY'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-16

The determination of the Republican
leaders to push the shipping bill to a
vote at this session of congress is ac-
ceptable to the country. If we can get
out of having to pay nearly 5000, 900 900
year to foreign ocean carriers the
sooner we begin to try, the better.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-16

The Crawford county system of
making party nominations opens to
candidates and to newspapers alike a
profitable door to political advertising.
The candidate who wishes his claims
to reach the people can find no better
medium than the daily press.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-16

crnor Stone of Hon. John p.
IA Kelly to fill the vacancy
created by Judge Gunster's 3
death was natural consequence. first
Cf the precedent set by the Repubi-
cans Of this county when they indorsed
Judge Gunsters nomination, and sec
ondly &C the action of the LackaWan-
ma Bdr a@rociaJion and members of the
bar in urging minority representation
on tho bench and in recommending Mr..
Kelly ny an almost unanimous vote
as the man appropriate for the place.
The significance of this exceptional in.
dorscnent from the members of the
legal profession in our county was ac-
centuateG by the fact that "A majority
of the advocates of Mr.. Kellys ap-
pointment were Republicans; and un-
der these circumstances, stalwart as
he is. The governor had no alternative
but to comply
Mr. Kelly thUr comes to the judicial
position as it were by the summons
ut his professional confreres, without
having solicited the honor and at pecu-
mary sacrifice through its acceptance.
At 3S he is one of the youngest judges
on the Pennsylvania common pleas
bench. yet his experience has been
many sided and tends to equip him
thoroughly AS Il legislator he has
seen how our laws are made; as a
district attorney whose term of office
was notable FOR the fidelity with which
the public Interests were conserved he
has learped practically the condition
ut our county as Jney affect the work
of our courts; and as a practitioner
he has displayed the judicial tempera-
ment and mind of natural power
which L. both wei trained and growing
Under these circumstances it is not
unfair to expect Of our new judge q
. service absolutely true to the best
ideals of the bench
Within the mast fOrtOipht tbpae
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witnesses for the commonwealth, nor
for the service of a subpoena upon the
same in surety cases and in cases Of
assault and battery and malicious mis-
chief costs shall not be allowed for
the attendance of more than FIVE wit
nesses nor for the service of a sub
poena on the same, unless in any of
said cases otherwise specially allowed
by the court"
1t Is calculated that this addition to
rule of the court rules will effect a
saving to the taxpayers of $4,000 a
year, which is nearly four times the
salary of 'he judge who made it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-16

can military attache at Pretoria had
become an ally of the Beers, Consul
Hay addressed his denial directly to
the adjutant general of the army, in
stead of to the secretary of state. It
is not believed, however, that this sem
sible avoidance of red tape will preiu-
dice the consuls standing with the
state department.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-16
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
Legislature.

First District--THOMAS J. REYNOLDS.
Second Dstrct-lOHN SCHEUER, JR
Third District-EDWARD JAMES, JR
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The direct election of senators will
probably come in time, inasmuch as
the public appears to favor it. But it's
coming will not improve the senate.
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BOOTH.

Peace for moment, friends-the Danes asleep.
And in that sleep hath ended for his time,
Among u.s. all the heartache and the shocks
That flesh is heir 10. lie had suffered well
The slipgs and arrows OF outrageous fortune,
The pangs of despised love- the laws delay,
To groan and sweat under weary life
The Danes aslcep-long live the Dane in hearts
lie hath awakened to the beautiful!
And in that sleep OF death, what dreams may
come.
In that far, undiscovered country from
Whose bourne no traveller returns, may no
Oppressor's wrong, no proud mans contumely
Disturb the mighty dream
Peace-iriends-the Danes asleep.
GILMORE.
Hark like wndharp's note low singing comes
The sound of sweet old tune which childish
lips
Can prattle to old age and make age sws,t
And through the theater-lights there flash the
lights
Which CLEAN through mortal eyes from souls
aOlaze
With trust that man is made in image of
His makcr!-Hark! What Angel came to earth
With this mad rush of battle-facing steeds
When blood leaps swiftly up to meet lance?
An, well, lovers song breathes gently by
And then the baton glimmers TO a rune
Which fairies dance to on a moonlit green
When forests are a-quiyer with the spring,
EUGENE FIELD.
lie touched the common page Of daily life,
Aud pictures grew which mirrored hidden things,
Shot through with sunshine and all glints Of
bliss,
Because he'd felt an angels kiss one day,
While to his hand a feather huttered down,
The which he took and fashioned to a pen.
W. II. Yeith. in Rochester Post Express.
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Mr.. Bryan may have had nervous
moments when the Dewey boom was
first launched; but it is not believed
that he is now threatened with in
SOmnia
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-16

Within the past fortnight three
deaths Of young girls due to intem-
perate jumping of the rope have been
reported. 1t should be a warning to
parents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-16

1t is true that $61, 100000 is a big sum
to spend in one lump for naval devel-
opment, but the fault for its bigness
belongs to the congresses which
skimped naval appropriations in the
nnst
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-16

wealthy Brooklyn society well known of her benevolent
social phinhropic
with Ripans Tabule: An
from which did fully left in such
obliged North Carolina for
in health had condition
had finally decided Nothing seemed
by friends
offered friend,
had
Tabes
friend persisted
finally finally did found
be relied They strengthened and invgored and made feel
fine all day that l simply delighted with them"
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est Republican dissenter will be forced
to admit that the administration knew
what it was about when it declined to
make full -fedged American citizens of
the tropical unfortunates of Puerto
Rico. The nations experience with tn-
affranchised negro has taught the wis
dom of comforting new citizenship
cautiously.
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Cleaning House.

~ HE SPECTACLE of a judge
fearlessly using the power
h OF his office to correct
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The HOllister Collection.

| OMETlME AGO our esteemed
h contemporary, the Truth,
y called attention to the fact
that the collection of Indian
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Lackwanna's New Judge.

HE APPOINTMENT by Gov
crnor Stone of Hon. John p.
a Kelly to fill the vacancy
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Mr.. Smith Has No Bari.

q n ESTEEMED correspondent
~ reminds The Tribune that
4 n Charles Emory Smith lacks
one of the popular qualifca-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
- Schu1ke.

G. @. Brecke made round of business
calls while here from Milton between
trains yesterday
Rev. Bruleson was here from Larimore
on Monday and conducted Episcopal
services in the evening.
The rite of baptism will be performed
Sunday evening on a class of applicants
for membership at the close of the
regular services at the Baptist church.
Rev. T. Fl. Robertson went down to
Grand Forks today where he attends as
delegate an interstate convention of
prohibitionlsts.
Rev. Dougan is at Drayton this week
attending the spring meeting of the
Pembina Presbytery, which convened on
the Goth and will remain in session for
several days.
Rev. ]. D. Sykes, of Milton, will
occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian
church in this city next Sunday. The
services at Milton being conducted by
Pastor Dougan.
Friday evening of next week Rev.
Beer is billed to give his popular and
interesting lecture on "Phrenology'' in
the M E. church. Reports from Osna-
brock, where he lectured on the same
subject about week ego, say that it is
all right.
The independent party of Cavalier
county this week issue their call for a
convention to be held in Langdon on
Monday April at o'clock in the after.
noon TO name delegates to the state
cow. ntion, which meets at the Forks
on April 5.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22

For the best value in shoes 90 to
Kelly's.
Frank Weatherbee, the drug man was
in town last Friday.
A. George, of the Dresden State Bank
was down the line doing business for his
concern Monday.
Sup't Fox announces that the next
teachers examination will be held on
the last Friday in May.
Editor Shepard was sick last week,
either the measles or mumps, and the
columns of the Moon showed it.
Friends of John L. Schwartz, of the
DEMOCRAT staff, are extending himself
and Mrs Schwartz congratulations upon
the arrival of boy baby at his home
early yesterday morning
Monday was registration day and those
who expect to vote at the city election on
April and neglected to have their
names placed on the list will have to put
ap with the annoyance of swearing in
their vote.
Last weeks Osnalrock Cycle reports
that Druggist George Draper is down
at the Forks undergoing surgical
operation. His condition is reported as
serious and several weeks may elapse
before he will be on deck as usual.
Langdon's Masonic Temple, if put up
as now planned, will be three-story
fifty-foot front affair and cost between
$4,000 and $4,000. It's go and owners
of desirable building sites are tumbIing
over each other to get the location.
CT. Northern surveyors are on the
grounds surveying line of road from
Milton to the cement works. A prelimi
nary line will also be run from Hensel,
Oh the Cavalier branch, the most feasible
of the two routes being the one they will
build.
County Auditor Work has been noti-
fled by the state auditor that all
warrants up to and including number
450( issued for wolf bounties are called
in for payment, and holders of the same
should Immediately serd them to the
state auditor at Bismarck.
There is already some little speculation
as to the outcome of the approaching
spring election in Langdon and it's more
than likely that things will be slightly
mixed at the polls on Monday April End.
Mayor Dan Mcmillan announced himself
as candidate for re- election a week ago.
His candidacy personally would not be
generally opposed were the opposition
allowed the naming of other candidates
on the ticket, the bone of contention be-
ing the treasurership. These are the
concessions asked and up to the present
no definite answer given. IF an opposi-
ton tickets eDters the field it will be
headed by M. l.. Sullivan for mayor and
A. Schulke as candidate foc city treas
urer. They have the right kind of
ability to properly serve the dear people
and would be more than likely to clean
up the votes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
WHEAT MARKET.
Sheriff Robertson went to the Forks
on court business yesterday.
Rejected.

on court business yesterday.
FoR SALE:-A we'll matched team of
farm horses, eight years old, weight
about 1900 pounds. For price and
particulars see Louis Fortney, or Nick
Ferius. of Mt. Carmel, N. D.
VIM. Kinna got letter last week from
his brother John. dated at Fort Selkirk
and stating that he was then within
few days journey of Dawson City. The
trip had been one of adventure and
hardship enid much bad weather.
Rev. A. B. Medium, D. D., of the
Central Presbyterian church OF st. Paul,
will lecture in this city at the Donovan
Hall, on Wednesday April 4, talking for
his subject, Scotland and the Scotch
DR. Medium has lecsured recently IN
several Mimi esota towns and at Winni-
peg, and IN every case captured the
hearts of the Scottish residents. He is
full of genuine magnetic humor and has
happy faculty of carrying his audience
with him. Langdon people, and especial
ly those that hail from the land of the
Scots, may feel assured that there is
great treat in store for them.
For good fresh groceries atglowest.
market prices go to Kely's.