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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14
COMPENSATION.

II the world, as it goes on its journey along,
With Joy and a gibe, sob and a song,
Deals out in unfairness, it so seems to be,
1t deals with all people, as with you and me.
When coming at evening you see things are
wrong,
Find that of sorrow there's more than OF song,
The things that are bitter, by those have been
sent
Who see through the glasses that Envy has lent.
Remember that critics do not write the books,
The epicures always the poorest of cooks
No wrongs have been rghted by fault finders, no;
II twas in their power, they would long ago.
Then over the list of those that you know,
With care and affection most carefully go;
And if of the number there's one who is true,
In Joy and in sorrow is faithful to you,--
Who meets you in spirit as friend should meet
friend,
Who shares all the sorrows misfortune can send;
Just give thanks in gadness, in happiest strain
And il two-on your knees!-and be thankful
again
Helen Leigh Sawin, in ost-Express.
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teration practiced in the food pro-
ducts solo in the United states ex-
ceeds Is per cent, of which 2 per cent.
Is injurious If IL be assumed that our
75,OOO,OOO population consume on an
average only 50 worth of food, drugs
and liquors weak apiece, here is
$500, 100000 annually, Is per cent. of
which shows $1,17O,OOOOOO worth of
cheating, and 2 per cent, of which
gives Sl56OOO,OOO worth of chemically
injurious cheating in The nations food
bill 1t should be stopped.
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HAT Is KNOW N as the
N Brosius pure food bill
has again come before
congress, having just
been reported fayorably from the
house committee on interstate and for
eign commerce. Its intent is to pro-
vide means for the protection of
CONSUMERS against the adulteration Of
food products entering into interstate
commerce, and its provisions seem to
have been drawn with much care.
1t establishes in connection with the
agricultural department "a chemical
bureau which is to have charge Of
the inspection and test of food pro-
ducts under certain restrictions; and
it requires that every product offered
for sale which is transported from one
state into another shall be marked
with its true name, with due penalty
for violations. The committee report
says of the measure: 1T does not in
terfere with any legitimate trade or
industry, or prohibit the use of any
product whatever so long as that pro-
duct has not been duly adjudged in
Jurious to health by an impartial com
mission 1t lifts an immense burden
from the shoulders of the retailer, who
under existing state laws, is made tu
bear the burden of the wrongdoing
of men outside his state who sell to
him. 1t Permits him to secure a cer-
tifcate of purity from the men from
whom he purchases, and this enables
the agent of the government to fol-
low 10 it's fountain head the mis-
branded product and bring the penal
ties for violations of the proposed Law
upon the head of the guilty man, and
not upon the innocent druggist ol
the modest corner grocerymen,"
The agricultural department aftel
an exhaustive investigation estimates
that the amount of fraudulent adul'
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Legislative.

Secretary Roots recent remark that
fight for the Monroe doctrine and
ought to be ready to accept any chal-
lenge that comes is substantially re-.
iterated by Senator Lodge, who ap-
pears to have no doubt whatever that
a war with Germany is more than pos
lists. 1t is safe to assume that they
know what they are talking about and
have grounds for what they say. Con-
sress must not lag in the work of navy
Duilding.
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pose that John Wanamakcrs $
h version of what took place
in the interview between him
and Director of Public Safety English
states the facts to his own disadvant-
age. Mr.. lInglish's version states them
somewhat differently. but by averag-
ing the two versions we find that Eng
lish did visit Wanamaker to protest at
the abusive course of Son Wanamaker's s
North American, and that in the course
of the conversation English took occa-
sion To notify the senior Wanamaker
that the latters record had been looked
up ana found vulnerable. the inference
being that its vulnerablity might, If
necessary, be exposed.
1t was a foolish move to make. The
director of public safety should have
known better. He should have known
that Wanamaker's relations toward the
newspaper press of Philadelphia would
not be likely to permit report Of the
incident to reach the public free from
coloring or prejudced comment. He
should have known that the Wana-
maker millions are probably potent in
securing in behalf of their possessor
an exemption from criticism which
would not exist in the case of a poor
man with a similar record. He should
not have given a man like John Wana-
maker the chance to bid for sympathy
by posing before the people as a pious
martyr to high principle.
But now that the error has been
made, what of those alleged affidavits
Surely a man who is so prone as is Mr.
Wanamaker to comment sarcastically
upon the shortcomings of his fellow
men, and who is so free and generous
in hurling stones of Censure at others
who stand in his way or thwart his
impcrious will, can not object to having
his own record placed in detail before
the public. He is not an ordinary citi.
zen in the properly protected seclusior
of private life but a chief fugleman ot
political purfication and reform, whose
halo is necessarily before the public
for examination. Let Director English
make public what he knows concern
ing the genuineness of that halo. HI
certainly has prDvocation.
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"The Hope of the South. ,

"HE OTHER DAY there con-
vened at Charlotte, N. c., a
u body of men likely to WELD
far-reaching influence upon
the future development of the southern
states. We allude to the Southern Cot
ton Spinners association, 500 in num-
ber, and, although only four years old,
already representative of half a billion
dollars of capital, which is rapidly
finding profitable employment in the
textile industry in the south.
The proceedings of this association
are not in detail calculated to interest
the general public but in the opening
address of the president occurred a
passage which possesses public inter-
est. After congratulating the associa-
tion upon the large attendance at the
convention, he went on to say:
"A long period of depression is at an
end, every industry is prOspering;
every man who can work and will
work can find employment at good
wages. Money is easy, the finances of
the country are on sound and safe
basis confidence is restored a bright
future awaits us, and we may conf
IDENTIFY look for a period of industrial
development unequaled in the history
of this country. 1t gives us great
pleasure to give you a cordial welcome
al all our meetings. There will be no
division of territory, no Mason and
DiXon's line, with the manufacturers.
We are all together in one common in
terest and one common cause. We are
endeavoring to convert the raw ma
terial into manufactured products and
to find a good market in foreign coun-
tries. Our export trade alone with the
empire of China, without any organ
lied efforts on our part, will exceed
| $25,000,000 We should favor and urge
| a permanent and vigorous policy on the
part of our general government in
| favor of the open door policy with
China. and we should hold and govern
the Philippine islands, which are des-
tined to become the distributing center
of the Eastern world. and make our
| country the center of Eastern civiliza-
|
take decided action on this. question OF
public policy.
"The great hope of the South is in
| its manufactures. We ask for no class
legislation. With extended commercial
relations with foreign countries, new
territory opened before us, we can
plant our products wherever our flag
floats and successfully compete with
the world. We should give strong ex-
pressions in favor of appropriations by
the state governments for building and
maintaining textile schools. There are
many things we could do for our oper-
atiVes-make tenement houses comfort
able. adopt improved sanitary and ven-
tilation regulations, build churches and
schools, and provide libraries. We
should do all in our power to erect a
high standard of morals, and elevate
and dignity labor"
These are true words. They are
fraught with weghty import to the
people of the southern states.
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Professor Heinrich Dietzel is the
latest European savant to predict the
downfall of the United States. Helm
rich is alarmed at the growth of our
exports. Considering that he lives in
competing country, this is not alto
gether surprising.
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been fairly walloped in open conven-
tion. are threatening to defeat Senator
Cullom, the majority's choice, by dead
locking the next Illinois legislature in
the Dave Martin, Bill Finn style.
Under the lesson of the Quay vote they
can do it and remain respectable.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14

Senator Penrose is entirely correct in
his theory that the big steel plants at
Bethlehem and Braddocks are not de-
pending for their existence upon drib-
let government orders for armor plate.
The contrary idea is a hallucination
which congress should abandon.
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USEFUL FOR REFERENCE.


From the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,
General Grosvenor. of Ohio, who has a good
record as political prophet, has given out a
forecast of the probable result Of the coming
presidential election The following table
shows the states which he claims for Mckinley
those which he comedies to Bryan, those which
he regards as doubtful, the electoral vote of cacl
state. and the Republican and Democratic plural
tiles of four years ago:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14

Great stress is placed in Philippine
reports upon the harmonious relations
existing between the army and the
navy. The fact that General Young
has complimented Captain McCalla is
telegraphed far and wide, as If it was
without precedent for a land officer to
be decent to a seaman. We wonder
uhy tbic ic
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14

1t is alleged that this man Neely.
who is mixed up in the Cuban postal
frauds, exhibited the instincts of
tinancier when, after a recent visit 10
the states, he turned in an expense
account of $500, including hotel charges
at the rate of $50 day. But let us
at least be fair enough to Neely to give
him the opportunity of defence. The
public thus far has heard only one side
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14

The Boer campaign is evidently now
being conducted on the principle that
"he who fights and runs away may
live to fight another day"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14

The sale of postage stamps in the
last quarter ran s2,144, 900 beyond the
highest previous record, another proof
that prosperity is really here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14

In the ten years of its existence the
American society for the extension of
university teaching has carried instruc-
ton to continually widening circle.
Last year, in Pennsylvania and parts
Of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey,
Delaware and Maryland, 1t maintained
95 full lecture courses, consisting of $50
lectures, delivered to an aggregate at
tendance of 127,47O persons. The value
of this work is inestimable.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14

Edward Lauterbach's determination
to fight the Boer war in the Philadel-
phia convention should cause Edwards s
friends to give him some good advice.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14

found for him" BY all means let Car
ter be made comfortable. His genius
for sin is entitled to due recognition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14

1t is,announced that Captain Garter,
who swindled the government out OF
$2,OOOOOO, has been detailed at the
Leavenworth army prison for duty as
a clerk at headquarters. (which is the
most agreeable position that can be
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14

The American minister to Turkey has
been granted an indefinite leave Of abb
sence, and by all the rules of the game
the Turkish minister at Washington
ought to accept this as a hint to go
home in a passion but he simply
smiles and hangs on. Meanwhile, the
sultan gives no signs of an intention
to pay the old account that he owes
us and the authorities at Washington
deny that they have contemplated
making a forcible collection. Forum
ately patience is an American accom-
plishment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14

To Europe our exports during the eight months
ending with February, increased 5.4 per cent,
as compared with the corresponding months OF
the preceding fiscal year, to South America,
per cent; to North America, 1873 per cent. (;
to Asia, 3S per cent. to Oceania, 81 per cent,
or to Asia and Oceania combined, a per cent. !;
while TO Africa there a slight reduction,
owing to the disarrangement Of commercial con.
ditions there by reason OF hostilites Taking
our exports as a whole, it is found that the
increase during the eight months has been Q
per cent, while the increase to Asia and Oceania
has been A per cent
Several thousand additional men will be en-
ployed in our iron ore and coal mines IL the
shipping bill passes; several thousand more will
secure additional employment in the steel roll
ing mills, IL the bill passes; there will be in
creased employment for those employed in the
transportation agencies, II the bill passes; there
will be steady employment for many years for
100000 more skilled workingmen than are nov
employed in our shipyards, II the bill passes
in short, it will eventually lead to the reten
ton in the United States Of the s200,oO0,Ooo q
year now sent abroad to pay foreign shipown
ers for doing our foreign carrying.
The receipts Of the Philippine Islands from
date Of occupation to Jan. 81, 1900, reported
as having been deposited with the treasurer o.
the islands. were: - -.
Customs ...... ......................S,9 S,9362'S VI
Internal revenue ...,.'..' .''''''''' ~ ~oto'soo =,
Seized funds ........................ 4,V'oo. - -
The disbursements during the same perio'
ap,ounted TO the sum OF s., ,S27, ,4sS.A.
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amounted 70 Inc sum OF @O,ozIifoo'ff'
Taking the entire year Of 1890, and the hVe
islands or groups OF islands, Cuba, Porto Rico
and the Hawaiian, Philippine and Samoan
islands, the total for 1890 shows an increase OF
more than 100 per cent. in exports to those
islands over the year 1898, while the imports
from them show an increase of nearly so per
cent over those Of 1895
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REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS
State.


Congressman. Large GhLlSHA A. GROW
ROBERT H. FOERpEEER
Auditor Goneral-E b. HARDENBERGH
Legislative.
First District-THONAg j. REYNOLDS
Second District-,JOItN SClIFUE3. JR.
Third District EDWARD JAMES, JR.
Fourth Dstrict--P. A. PHlIBIH.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14

Before an association of bankers the
other day Carroll d. Wright showed
by the statistics of savings banks that
habits of thrift are steadily growing,
Notwithstanding fluctuations in pros
perity. In 1892, the year before the last
depression, the average amount due
each depositor in the savings banks of
the country was 1858. 20; in 1S93 $685.. 55 :
in 1894, $365.S6; a decrease of less than
$4; while in 1895 the amount rose to
s371.36; in 1896, to $3765O in 1897, to
$372.SS; in 1898, to $SS354, larger than
any preceding year in the history of
savings banks, while in 1899 it was
S392.lS, larger than at any other period.
In twenty years in New York state de-
posits in savings banks increased from
1858, 100000 to $SS7, 900 900. almost treble,
or an average annual gain of $26 500, 900.
Other states make a similar showing,
More than any other nation the Ameri-
can people possess the Midas touch,
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The Woes of Wanamaker.

IS NO reason to sup
pose that John Wanamakcr's
II version of what took place
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14

That our sales to the Orient are rapidly
growing is shown by the latest export figures
of the bureau of statistics. While there has been
a continued growth in our exports during the
past fiscal year, by far the largest percentage
OF gain has been in our trade with the Orient.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14
Pure Food.

Wv vHAT IS KNOWN as the
AN Brosius pure food bill
has again come before
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-14

The Treasury department has ordered a special
agent to proceed to the Pacific coast to inves-
tigate the matter Of the large influx of Jap.
anese coolies to this country within the last
few months The question is still troubling the
immigration officials. Until two or three months
ago the immigration of japanese to the United
States was small. 1t has increased so y to
excite suspicion that the men are coming here
as contract laborers The Treasury has also re-
quested the State department to ask American
consuls to investigate the matter and make re-
ports.
Evening star., 1900-04-25
EXTREMELY EXCLUSIVE
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL
DANES IN BIENNIAL SESSION.

American women in whose veins flow the
blood of the hardy pioneers who laid the
foundation in the western hemisphere of
what has become the greatest as well as
the freest nation of the earth assembled in
the banquet hall of the Arlington Hotel
this morning The occasion for the dis
tinguished gathering was the biennial ses-
sion of the National Society of Colonial
Danes. which will continue until the final
session Friday afternoon. The society
prides itself upon its exclusiveness, which
can be appreciated from the requirements
for membership. To meet these a woman
must show her descent from some worthy
ancestor who became a resident of Amer
lea previous to the year 1850. and who rem
dered efficient service to the colony which
he was identified The objects of the So
ciety are to collect and preserve manI-
scripts. traditions. relics and mementoes of
colonial days: to preserve and restore build
fngs connected with the country's early
history; to create a popular interest in
colonial history and to diffuse intelligent
and healthful information regarding It,
Many OF the members are also identified with
the Daughters of the Revolution and other
patriotic societies. The session this morn
ing was called to order shortly after 10
o'clock by Mrs. Justine Van Rensselaer,
Townsend. the president, and was devoted
of the eXclusiveness of the society is
found in the fact that no newspaper repre-
sentatives are admitted to the meetings
The information was given to a Star re-
porter at ! O'Clock that the morning had
been given up to considering credentials
and nothing of interest to the general pub
lie had been done. Another session be-
gan at 2:30 o'clock.
The business to be hereafter considered
includes proposed amendment to the So
clety's constitution increasing the number
of vice presidents from two to three the
admission of West Virginia, Florida and
Mississippi: the proposed establishment of
classes in history by the different state So
cieties; a change in the official seal by hav-
ing 1t surmounted by the American eagle
and the election of officers. The District
branch of the society is an important one
and Its members are taking great interest
in the proceedings Its officers are: Mrs.
Beverly kennon, president; Countess Ester
hazy, Mrs. Ernst. Mrs. Nicholas and Mrs
James Blair, vice presidents: Mrs. Rose
Wright Smith, secretary; Mrs Perry Heath,
treasurer; Mrs. Fendall, registrar and Mrs
j. Y. Taylor historian.
Social COurtesies.
The visiting delegates were rendered a re-
ception last night by the ladies Of the local
council at the Washington Club, No 171O
street northwest which was largely attend
ed and greatly enjoyed. The guests were
received by Countess Esterhazy, Mrs Crop
per, Mrs. Janin. Mrs. ]. NJ. Johnston, Mrs
A. T. Brice and Miss Fairfax.
Mrs. John r. Mclean has issued invita-
tions to meet the Colonial Danes Friday
evening, at her residence, 10th and streets
Evening star., 1900-04-25
Bench Show Next Month,

Lovers Of thoroughbred CANNES will be
furnished rare treat by the Capital City
Kennel Club Of this city beginning May Is
next. On that date the local club will in
augurate bench show at the Washington
Light Infantry Armory. under the rules of
the American Kennel Club, which, it is
claimed. will surpass any previous exhibi-
ton Of like character ever held in this city.
Exhibitors from many states have already
entered their dogs. and 1t now seems likely
the total number to be shown will reach
GOO. embracing specimens Of the finest ami
mails In the world. Prizes have been Of
fered in the various classes, and there will
be sharp competition for several costly cups
and medals.
Mr.. Frank J. Gould Of New York, whose
dogs and kennels cost over 10000. will
show some of his best dogs. as will also
Mr.. T. ]. Shsubrooks Of Baltimore, whose
St Bernards are declared to be the envy of
the world. Col j. H. Rupert, representa-
tive IN Congress from New York, has also
entered some prize winners.
The show will be open both afternoon and
evening OF the dates mentioned. In addi-
tion to the usual bench show, there Will be
a novel exhibition by trick dogs. Miss
Whitney OF Boston. whose superior knowl-
edge OF dogs Is well known. has been se-
lected as one of the judges VIM M. Gar
rett is president and o. ]. Ricketts, is secre.
tary Of the local club.