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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

statement has no actual relation to the teachings
Of Mrs. Eddy and the Bible.
Dr. Sample further says IL Is "the worst system
OF ethics that ever diverted souls from God and
duty" In "Christian Science versus Pantheism'
by Mary Baker Eddy (page l3) are set forth with
striking emphasis the following requirements;
"Thou shalt have other gods before me-"
"Thou shalt love thy neighbor as theyselt"
'Bc ye perfect, even as your Father which is
in heaven is perfect"
1t goes without sa, ing among correctly informed
people that these Bible rules embody the only
system Of ethics ever anywhere taught or exem-
plifed by Mary Baker Eddy. And whatever may
deserve the indignation OF DR.. Sample while time
shall last every true Christian Scientist will fol-
low this simple system Of ethics Mrs. Eddy has
CLEANED from the Bible emphasized and endorsed
''Ict people die without medicine" There
Gently appeared in your columns a paragraph
from DR.. McLeods sermon of last January in
which he speaks OF letting people die without
medicine. Allow IL to be said that the records
Of our board ot health show that during the ten
years ending Dee. n. 1892 in this little city OF
Scranton alone fifteen thousand people have
passed away under some kind Of medical treat
ment. II must also be noted that in addition
to medical treatment there was brought to save
one or another Of these fifteen thousand cases
every phase Of religion existing in our city.
Fifteen thousand deaths in ten years registers
human ability TO save the sick in our city.
Culture and skill have faithfully labored to the
limit Of human achievement; humanity will still
properly welcome every advance towards health
and longevity. Estimated by the coroner's cour.
teous attentions to Christian Science, the death
rate OF this fatality (ffteen thousand in ten
years. is greater than the death rate under Chris.
tian Science treatment during the same time in
this city. Humanity will here End profitable
| field for candid reflection.
"Christian Science a menace TO public
| health" Your editorial Of May 16 seems to in
dicatc that your impressions OF Christian Science
| methods compel the conclusion that it is a
| standing menace to the public health. The fol.
| lowing is written rule in force with the mem.
bcrshp OF the First Church Of Christ Scientist OF
| this city: at is recommended among the fam.
| lics OF this church, where there is any suspicion
| or evidence cf a contagious disease that the
| patient he isolated, that all visitors he excluded
| and that the patient be not allowed TO go IN
public until the occasion for spreading the con.
| tagion has disappeared" The above rule is of
| long standing and is tho natural outcome Of our
| recognition Of the human rights OF the commun.
| ity. Respectfully,
David n. Mckee, G. s. q.
Scranton, May %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23


in Cape Town in honor
of Mafeking's relief re-
ferred to the Beers as cowardly scoun-
drels, Sir Alfred Miner the British
high commissioner, interposed a just
rebuke. He could, he said, admire
heroism even in enemies. He believed
that only a few Beers were concerned
in the reported cases of treachery. He
declared that they were mainly brave
men fighting for bad cause, which
they believed was right.
This is the proper and also the poll
tic spirit. The English have not only
to conquer the Beers by force of arms;
that, considering the preponderance Of
their numbers and strength, is the
smallest of their tasks and is already
well-nigh accomplished. The greater
duty awaits them when, having won
in the appeal to force, they shall begin
to reconstruct the foundations of gov
ernment and society with a view to
promoting the substantial and perma-
nent welfare of South Africa.
The spirit of Lord Miners utterance
is the spirit of a statesman who knows
that a stable civilization cannot be es-
tablished OH basis of race hatred,
suspicion. Jealousy and mutual i'll WILL
The Beers are a necessary part of the
future of South Africa, and even If
they were not it is not likely to be
feasible to transport them. When
they have learned q few lessons in the
school Of war the next step will be
to show them that British control does
not mean tyranny, oppression or pro-
scription but reign of liberty with
law and open justice foR all men. 1t
will do no good and much harm to
call the Beers towards. They are not
towards. Their personal bravery has
been established beyond reproach. The
trouble is wholly with their mental
| apparatus. 1t has not kent pace with
| the age. 1t is obsolete and needs re-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23
THE LIAR OF THE LINKS.

have been from Maine to Denver and from
Denver to 1.-The coast A"
And I've met with many liars great and small;
I've listened to New England brag and Mime.
sofa boast,
And the widest Western whopper of them all.
But | want to go on record that it is my firm
belief
That for quality that never fades nor shrinks,
The uncrowned King Of Liars, the General-in
Is the glib and gifted Liar of the Links.
The old familiar lies OF mighty deeds with rod
and gun.
The trick that caught the trout or killed the
moose.
Are simply brainless bubbles when this most &C.
complished son
OF Ananas once gets fairly loose.
lie will tell you how in driving from the sixth
or seventh tee,
Some thirty minutes after set Of sun.
His ball slipped thro' the bark upon slippery
elm tree,
Then carromed from a branch and holed in one.
lie will tell you how in lofting once his ball
went up so high,
1t took at least three minutes to come down;
And how he won by twenty holess and didn't
have to try
Against the celebrated slasher Brown.
lie will also tell of bunkers high as any noun.
tain peak
Over which he's sent his ball with deadly aim,
And with manner bold and "brassy" he will lie
about the cleek
With which he won the championship game.
lie will tell about the blindfold game he played
year ago,
When he made his famous round in iiy.three ;
He will tell how he's defeated all the best this
land can show,
And many famous chaps across the sea.
In short with all respect 10 other liars here and
there.
For versatile mendacity, mcthinks
lie stands alone. unparalleled and quite beyond
compare,
This monumental Liar Of the Links.
e. 9. Walcot. ia the Sun
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

The arrival of the bubonic plague
in San Francisco may well cause
alarm. Under ordinary conditions the
problem of checking an epidemic Is
one to create anxiety, and the San
Francisco health officials, confronted
by hordes of unkempt and uneducated
Chinese who can never be reasoned
into proper observance of laws of SAN
itation, have an unenviable task be-
fore them in the effort to check the
advance of this most terrible OF
plaques
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23
AMERICAN ARISToCRACY.
From a Letter in the New York Sun.

Il
Lest anybody forget that we cherish an en-.
tirey distinct and characteristic national indi-
yiduality, and, as We Loyalty believe, an idea Of
government superior to that of any land whence
our population has been drawn, let it be relnem
bered that government was founded as Wig
orous protest against a political system built
upon the power of birth and wealth. Our whole
history is a record Of upright men OF strong
manly character forging to the front as our lead
ers not because they were reverenced for their
wea... their family, but because their ability
and integrity commanded the respect Of the peo-
pie. Even where in some instances their private
lives showed lack of the systematic discipline
so essential in making the most Of vigorous
personality, the people hailed .hem because they
manfully stood up for the convictions of their
better natures and showed they could fight for
them. This manliness has never been supplanted
by wealth in the Of our fellow citizens,
and while our flag continues to suggest the true
history of our greatness it never will be. There
is only one aristoCracy in the United States, the
aristocracy OF personal worth, and before the
American people accept the doctrine that mere
wealth makes the best rulers they will have to
abandon their title to be distinct people, with
a distinctive genius and foundation of political
principle and theory
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

Attorney General Griggs has indi-
Gated that he will cheerfully accept the
extradition bill introduced by Con-
gresham Ray, chairman Of the house
judiciary committee Now let con-
gress act promptly, so that 4the trial
of Nicely and his pals may be expedit-
al
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

Admiral Dewey has again denied,
this time in writing, that he ever au-
thorzed a salute to the Filipino flag
or entered into any kind of alliance
with the insurgents. 1t is too much
to expect, however that the campaign
liars will be silenced.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23
From Whence She Came.

'Mrs. Ncwcash boasts that she came from n
very old, aristocrdtic family. She doesn't look
it,"
'Oh, don't know. She looks as il she might
have bccn cook for one, sometime or other."-
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

The suspension OF Director of Posts
Rathbone is not an indication that
there is to be any covering up Of the
Cuban postal frauds. II pull could
save man, Rathbone would probably
escape. He is Mark Hanna's most in
innate friend. But "pull' is powerless
with the men who are conducting this
investigation. The guilty cannot es-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

The Gaines gushcr," which was re-
Gently purchased by the Standard Oil
company for fabulous price, has
taken sudden slump. and the output
is now but 24O barrels a day. This is
decidedly the shabbiest trick that has
ever been played on the great oil octo-
mis-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

pairing. A generation or two of good
government conducted on modern prin-
ciples and liberallzlng tendencies Will
make a new man of the Boer and one
who in the years to come will frankly
admit that what Sir Alfred Miner
said NHg trilp
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That's Why.

Talkcr--Relnarkable! Remarkable! The weather
man says the mercury will drop to zero in
twelve hours.
Choker-Thacs nothing.
Talkcr-Eh? What's nothingG
Choker-Zcro.- Philadelphia Press.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

The existing ministry in France has
received a vote of confidence, which
simply means that the fireworks are
being held back until after the Paris
exposition has closed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

In a few months hence it will be safe
to wager that any article of merchan-
disc that did not receive "the highest
award at the Paris Exposition" was not
on exhibition during the worlds fair.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23
An Incongruous Alliance.

\HE BoER ENJOYS assert that
they expected the reply sub
II mitted to them by Secretary
Hav and add that it does
not modify their purpose, which is to
appeal to the people of this country in
the hope of bringing about American
intervention in their behalf.
We suppose this means that they will
join hands with the Bryan boomers in
a guerilla warfare on the Mckinley
administration. There is no law to pre-
vent the carrying out OF such pro-
gramme. Having presented no creden-
tials they are not amenable to the dis
cipline which it is customary for our
government to administer upon for
eign representatives who intermeddle
with American politics. Their status is
simply that of unofficial visitors, who
have complete liberty of speech and
action so long as they obey our state
and federal statutes.
They seem to be men deeply in
earnest and anxious to make a good
impression. The real friends of the
Boer cause in this country should
therefore admonish them to abandon
their awkward and unavailing alliance
with the Democratic campaign man
ayers and should point out to them that
no good whatever can accrue to their
countrymen in South Africa by inter-
meddling in American politics. The
administration at Washington will not
be swerved from its duty by minority
clamor. Its policy of impartial neu-
trality has been deliberately chosen as
being the only policy consistent with
existing circumstances and the Ameri-
| can people will not depart from it, no
matter what the Boer ENJOYS may saw
or do.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

After Admiral Ahmed Pacha of Tur-
key has taken the measure Of the
American navy, the sultan may feel
more disposed to pay up.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

Aguinaldo is not doing much fight
ing now, but his proclamations seem
liable to go on forever.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

The stampede from Pretoria seems
another of the indications that the
end of the South African war is near.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

Would be Senator Maginnis of Mon
tana wears his honors thus far with
commendable modesty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

Quay having declared himself, an
other blast from John Wanamaker IS
in order,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

The decision of the Methodist gem
eral conference to admit women dele
gates is a tardy but none the less well
come concession of justice to the sex
which supports the church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23
Washington View Of
Topics OF Interest



Washington, May 22-A tariff for revenue only
may generally be classified as a tariff that doesn't
produce enough revenue--cither for the national
treasurer or the wage.earner. Note the follow
ing statement Of customs receipts!
Annual
Under. Average.
President Harrison .S207 49D, ,693
President Cleveland .........,....... 5,lsS,251
President Mckinley ................... 1889, i5i
The Wilson bill Of perhdy and dishonor extend.
ed into the Mckinley period, but customs rev.
enues are now rapidly increasing and the Gus
toms receipts Of the fiscal year which ends next
month will be above 1925, 100000.
In two years OF the Cleveland administration,
lsoi.05, we exported sl5l,199,O02 more gold than
we imported. In two years Of the Mckinley
administration we imported sln 800 more
gold than we exported. The difference to the
country. in the two periods was s292,9O2 i0l in
favor Of Mckinley. This doesn't include his bill
liondollar favorable trade balance.
In 1884 there were only 23l ,sls,596 bushels Of
wheat retained for home consumption; in 1899
the quantity retained was 452, 2,53o,2sj bushels. In
1894 there were thousands Of people too poor
even to buy bread In 1899 every body could
buy bread. These two comparisons represent
the different conditions of the country under
Democratic and Republican administrations.
In 1895, one of the years OF Democratic disas.
ter, the exports OF American cotton goods were
worth only S13,7s9Sl0. In 1899 they amounted
10 23,5660li. Under the policy Of protection
there increase OF nearly $l0.O0O.OOO in
the foreign demand for American goods, and fully
S., 100000 Of this amount was paid by foreigners
TO American wage.cancrs
outside Of the city OF New York, the bank
clcarngs of the United States during the first
four months Of this year were sos 100000 greater
than in the corresponding months of 1890. There
were good gains in all parts Of the country OK
cept at New York, where the dull stock market
lcssened the bank clearings
There were nearly 100000 more telegraph
messages sent over United States wires in 1890
than in 1896. That indicates better business
conditions last year because people had busi'
ness to do and could better afford to pay tele'
graph tolls than 2.ccnt postage.
American mills consumed l,oj7, ,1oo 466 pounds
OF cotton in 1896 They manufactured 2,0O6,Sis,'
T05 pounds in 1890 The southern planters and
mill hands should not lose sight Of the fact that
| protection increased the demand for home con
sumption by 7jO,Oo0,0Oo pounds.
In 1895 the worlds production Of gold was
| S17, 100000 less than the worlds production Of
| silver. In 1898 the production Of gold was S7a,
| 100000 greater. Not much danger OF scarcity
OF the yellow metal.
| Exports Of corn in 1895. under free trade, were
only 2s. .5S5, ,405 bushels. In lS0S and 1890. under
protection they averaged 200 OOO0 900 bushels cacl
| year.
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the iceman than the councilman thes'
days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

In other words, the United States
does not propose to go TO war in order
that South Africa may have peace.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23
FOR VICE-PRESlDENT
CHARLES EMORY SMITH,
OF PENNSYLVANIA.
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
State.

State.
Congressman at Large GNUSHA A. GROW
ROBERT ". FOERnELER
Auditor Gcncral-E. b. HARDENBERGll.
Legislative.
FIRST District-THONAS J. REYNOLDS.
Second District-JOIiN SCIlEtER JR
yhild District-EDWARD JAMES, JR
Iomth Dsuict-P. A. PlllLBlN
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23
Shirt Waists

Can best be judged by see-
ing them, and the way ours
have been selling for some
weeks past would indicate
that the styles are correct aud
the prices right.
We are showing a magnih-
cent assortment in all the
leading materials aud kindly
invite you to look them over.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

American mills consumed l,o57, 100, 466 pounds
OF cotton in 1896. They manufactured zoos, Sis'
705 pounds in 1890 The southern planters and
mill hands should not lose sight Of the fact that
protection increased the demand for home con-
sumption by 7jO,Oo0,0O0 pounds
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

In 1895 the worlds production Of gold was
S17,OOO,0O0 less than the worlds production ot
silver. In 1898 the production of gold was $751;
100000 greater Not much danger Of scarcity
OF the yellow metal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

Exports of corn in 1885, under free trade, were
only 2s, ,5Sj 4O5 bushels In 1S0S and 1890. under
protection, they averaged 2OOO 900 bushels each
war
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

There were nearly 100000 more telegraph
messages sent over United States wires in 1890
than in 1896. That indicates better business
conditions last year because people had bust
ness to do and could better afford to pay tele-
graph tolls than 2.ccnt postage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23
Looking Ahead.

v = HEN ONE of the speakers
AN at public meeting held
in Cape Town in honor
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

Washington, May 22.A tariff for revenue only
may generally be classified as a tariff that docsn I
produce enough revenue--cither for the national
treasurer the wageearner. Note the follow.
ing statement Of customs receipts:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

Ihe wilson bill OF pertdy and dishonor extend
ed into the Mckinley period but customs rev.
enues are now rapidly increasing and the Gus
toms receipts Of the fiscal year which ends next
month will be above s225, 100000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-23

THE Democratic lead
crs arc not sincere in their
frequently proclaimed fierce
,,,nn.,;ti,,, tp tti1Stc has hnpn
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-18
ASK BIG DAMAGES,
Joseph Hill, Jr., Serves Summons of
a Suit for $4,000 Damages
Against Northwestern.
CLAIMS PERMANENT INJURY.
Father of Boy Will Also Demand Damages
for Loss of Services of Minor Child
Father and SON Were Injured.

Summons for two large suits were
issued today to be filled on the officers
of the Chicago and Northwestern Rail
way company. The suits are brought
by Joseph Hill, Jr., and his father,
Joseph Hill, and they are the out
growth of an accident which occurred
at Racine Junction in October of last
year.
The son claims that he was perma-
nent1y injured by the accident, and
while the amount of damages he will
demand is not stated in the summons,
it is stated by one in authority that
the young man will demand that the
railway company pay him the large
sum of $4,000.
The other suit is of peculiar nature
and is brought by the father to secure
damages for the loss of the services of
a minor child. The demand in this
case will also be large one.
The accident from which the suits
resulted was of a peculiar nature and
occurred on the line of the defendant
company at Racine Junction on the
evening of Oct. %, 1899. The father
and son had been working at the
Powder mills as carpenters and had
boarded a Northwestern train to return
to their home in Kenosha. The men
sat down in the car near the stove.
The train had gone only short dis
lance when a sudden stopping of the
car threw the two men from their seats
sA1o a16n1s
was thought to have been the worst
in iured at the time and as the son was
attempting to revive his father the
second stop was made and the men
were again thrown to the floor OF the
car and this time a large brace OF
lamps feel from the top of the car and
struck young Hill on the head crushing
him to the floor. At this time it was
not thought that the accident to the
boy had caused serious in jury, but IN d
years time the wounds have refused to
heal and it is now claimed that the in
juries are of a permanent nature.
Some time after the accident the COM
pany which is named as the defendant
in the suits made an effort to settle the
case and the father finally made a
compromise with. the company, which
paid him 81 600. They refused to make
any settlement with the son and the
suit is the result. The suit for damages
for loss of services will attract great
deal of attention in legal circles as
this nature of suit is very rare in the
courts of Wisconsin.
The papers in both suits will be
served on the company this afternoon
or tomorrow. Attorney Gerald R
Mcdowell is attending to the legal end
of the suits for the plaintiffs.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-18
COMBINATION FOILED.
Contract for Big Sewer Is Let to NJ. j.
Fitzgibbon. of Chicago.

NJ J. Fitzgibbon, of Chicago, has
been awarded the contract for con-
structing the sewers on Grant and
Division streets The contract was
awarded to the Chicago man by the
sewer committee Wednesday evening.
The sewer will cost IS, $50. Work will
be started next Monday morning. 1t
is reported that some of the contractors
had formed a combination with which
the contract was TO be let to one of the
sewer men at a good, strong price. In
consideration it is stated that the
winning contractor was to pay each of
the others the sum of 800. It was
simply ho1d-up on the city of Keno
sha, and it would have won had it not
been that the Chicago contra tor came
in and took the job away from the
schemers.
In proof of the existence of the
combination it is stated that one of
the contractors has since offered to
shave his figures $500.
After the manner in which some
contractors have been treated by the
people of Kenosha it is an outrage
that such combination should
be formed for the sole purpose of fore
ing Kenosha to pay high rates for its
public work.