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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-06
MOORE 1. |: JACKSON j i
DECLINES THE
EMPTY HONOR.
Nomination for Congress FORCED
q Upon Him by; the Late Sisters
Vile Convention.
iSAYSHISBUSINESS INTERESTS.
Are So Large That he Cannot sacri-
flee Them by Entering the
i Field Of Politics.

The, news that Colonel T.. Moore jack
son. OF Clarksburg. the nominee OF the
First district Democratic congressional
convention, held few days ago at Sis!
tersville. had declined the honor came
like q thunder-clap from a clear sky,
and now the faithful are wondering
Whether there IS a man OF standing in
the district whom they can Induce to
take the also ran" role In the coming
congressional stakes. Certain It is that
the men who were mentioned as .candi-
dates mt sistersvllle, Including Messrs.
Kincaid, Scott and Beall twhose names
were. placed before the conventlon). aud
Messrs, Brannon, Blair, Edmiston and
others who were induced to withdraw
BECAUSE OF Colonel Jackson's vauntel
superior running qualities. cannot be
INDUCED to come to the rescue and ac-
cept an empty, honor that Is apparently,
mot good enough for Colonel Jackson.
Any man who respects himself would
decline now after having been branded
by the convention as; not so good a can
/ ] z T. i = e.
didate as Jackson. The only recourse.
OF. the First district Democrats seems,
to be to nominate a man for Congress
who is at home in the peanut polit!-
clans class. and the nomination OF such
man means. Of course, that Dovener's
majority will be twice as large as 1t
would have been over Jackson.
The statement that Colonel Jackson
has already given out his letter OF de-
clination seems to be incorrect, as It Is
stated from Clarksburg that he will
Issue his letter in the course ola few
days. Desiring to learn Colonel Jack
sons position in the matter. the Intel
ligencer, through its correspondent a.
clarksburg, secured the following ex-
preston of Colonel Jackson's reasons
for declining the nominations:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-06

.I-I-- 8"TIl OUlHeuruI Suit5 I97l3TlV W
made to order. Knee pants suits ST,
long pants suits, So. 'l5S
D. GuNDLING & CO.,
1915 Market Street,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-06

Here in Wheeling the disappointment
over Colonel, Jackson's declination is
greatest. for the plot to nominate the
,Clarksburg capitalist with or without
his consent was Matched in well
known Wheeling cafe the evening be-
fore the convention. and at Sistersvlllc
the Jackson pushers were mainly Ohio
county leaders, with John A. Howard,
who made the nominating speech. ut
their head. The Jackson tidal wave
was not set In, motion until after the
passing of the eleventh hour, state
ment that is substantiated by the fact
that the Register OF the morning OF the
convention had leading editorial en-
dorsing W. W. Brannon-the midnight
conference in the Interest OF Jackson
came Just an hour or two too late for
the Register to swing the Jackson BAN
ner to the breeze.
In the convention It wifi be remem-
bered. Joe" Fowler. OF Braxton county,
opposed Jackson's nomination. saying
that he was Jackson's friend, but that
the colonel had on two or more occa-
sions said that he would not accept the
nomination. This stand OF Fowler's
seemed to be making an impression. and
John Howard FASTENED to the front
with the assertion that he. felt assured
that Colonel Jackson would not decline
) II the nomination were extended. All
the same. Johnny" was smart enough
to figure as the mover OF 4 motion that
the congressional committee be EN-
powered to fill any vacancies that might
arise. AS there were but two nominal
lions, one for Congress and the other
for, elector, and the nominee for the lat
ter empty honor was present and nc
cepted, 1t was evident that Mr.. Howard
even then took his own assertion that
Colonel Jackson would accept with the
proverblal grain OF salt. And now the
salts on Howard. It appears.
Naturally. Republicans are In high
glee over the development. They gen.
emily conceded the Democratic claim
that they had put up their strongest
man, though confidently asserting that
Jackson would fall many, many hun
ldreds of votes short OF the hoped-for
majority over Captain Dovener.
The general Impression among Repub-
Hcans Is that Captain Dovcner sized up
the situation most exactly when he said
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-06

BAD blood and indigestion are deadly
enemies to good health. Burdock Blood
Bitter3 destroys them.-l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27
Extraordinary
Contest
The Scranton Tribune Offers Unusual Induce
mentS for Earnest Efforts ON the Part
of Active Young Persons

The Tribune aims to largely increase its cir uation during the
next few months the best and eanest paper published in
Northeastern Pennsylvania and It finds its into
family its merits will enable to remain permanently In order
introduce it the cooperation OF ambitious intelligent
young and women and gain their help have put into
cuion plan that will interest every
We are going to give scholarships and other special
wards to the ten who will be most successful and attain
the highest number of points Educational Contest BY scho
arshps full of study paying the tuition charges
eah and in the the leading scholarships The
Tribune will not only pay all tuition charges but will also pay the
board Of the fortunate winners during the life Of the scholarship
covering four and three years respectively.
In addition to the ten special rewards and in order
pensae those who enter upon this work and be
full in obtaining of these, The Tribune will give
every who succeeds obtaining subscribers
Of this contest ten (Io) cent of all the money from subscp
tions they may succeed in winning for it
All letters of inquiry should be addressed editor of
Educational Contest Scranton Tribune Scranton, Pa The
Tribune will be pleased inquiries for additional in
formation and urges those interested to write if in doubt any
point
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27


Says a contributor TO MIR. wana-
makers North American: "If the
president will declare unequivocally
that the Philippine Islands are to be
governed under the constitution; that
their people are TO be guaranteed all
the personal immunities OF the bill
of rights, including trial by jury; that
they are to have the sole power Of tax
ing themselves except as to such Fed
eral taxes as are uniform throughout
the United States; that they are to
own their public lands now claimed
by the friars; that they are to control
their own franchises; that they are to
be released from the threat of the
constant presence of an army OF oc-
cupation; that slavery in the Sulu ISL
ands under the American flag will not
be tolerated, and II further, as an
evidence that he is speaking in earn
est, he shall Immediately order Cen
eral Macarthur to arrange for a ces-
satlon of hostllities pending agree
ment as to the methods by which q
stable, native government can be in
stituted under the sovereignty of the
United States, the people will accept
this as fair compromise and will not
bother as to the responsibility for the
past" Unhappily for this pretty pro-
gramme, the treaty OF Paris does not
put it In the power OF the president
to say these things, Congress alone
has that power.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

The Tribune protests against hauling down the
flag wronEfully hoisted in conquest Of a people
who for SOC years have been fighting for indie.
pendance against foreign invaders ond oppressors
But The Tribune a few days ago excused the
hauling down Of the American flag to Grea:
Britain in Alaska over territory which the
United States purchased of Russia and over which
there had never been dispute.-The Times.
We did not excuse the hauling down
of the American flag to Great Britain
in Alaska, for the sufficient reason
that the American flag has not been
hauled down to Great Britain, in Alas
ing which we know to be in contem-
plation is proposed by those who would
strike colors to Aguinaldo, and they
won't succeed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

to the Philippines. Why can't they be ordered
back2 They were taken in boats. Why can't
they be brought back in boats9" The senator
seems TO have forgotten all about the stable
government" his party platform stands pledged
to give the islands.
II will be recalled that Mr. Bryan wired his
congratulations to the late Mr.. Goebel upon his
ELECTION" to the Kentucky governorship. lie
should hasten TO felicitate the North Carolina red
shirts upon the disiranchisement OF the negro
voters OF that state.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

Il list nomination, Mr.. Bryan Of
fered an interesting illustration
of his prevailing method of melting
feelings of prejudice between classes
or groups Of the population. He was
pointing to the scarecrow labeled
"militarism" when he said:
II 100 900 men are withdrawn from the ranks
oi the producers and placed as a burden upon
the backs Of those who remain, II must mean
longer hours, harder work and greater sacrifice
Cor those who toll; and the farmer, while he pays
more than his share OF the expenses OF the army,
has no part in army contracts or in developing
companies and his sons are less likely to fll the
life positions in the army than the sons Of those
who, by reason Of wealth or political prominence,
exert influence at Washington.
Now all this depends. If 100000 men
are withdrawn from the ranks of the
producers when there is no need for
them and kept in idleness at the pub
lie expense 1t means what Bryan
says. But II they are withdrawn to
right n wrong, to restore order, to
pave the way for a better govern
ment and a better civilization; in
short. to be used intelligently for q
benefcenr purpose, then the whole
country gains by their use, farmers
and farmers sons included; and If
there are any army contracts TO be
let or developing companies to be or
ganized In the next decade or two
and the farmers sons don't get a good
share of the profits, 1t will be be-
cause the farmers sons of the next
generation will be duller and more
stupid than were the farmers sons
Of the last generation, who constitute
more than 90 per cent. of the moneyed
men and successful business mana
gers of today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27
NOTES ON POLITICS.


An incident occurred on a Lackawanna train
going into New York the other day. Among
the occupants OF the smoking apartment OF a
Pullman SLEEPER which had come through from
Chicago were a prominent western manufacturer
and a stump speaker employed by the Bryan ma.
tional committee. The former was a small man
with one hand partially disabled; the latter a
six .footer. They talked politics. at first cas-.
ually and then with animation. Suddenly the
Bryan spell.binder started in to make one Of his
called President Mckinley a ''cut throat and
murderer" That rolled the manufacturer.
81 want YOU to understand" he said, that I
am personally acquainted with William McKin-
lev; that l served alongside him in the civil
war and have known him intimately ever since;
that A purer.minded citizen does not exist and
that you will either apologize to these gentlemen
for the libel you have Just uttered and take it
back or | will throw you out of the car win.
dow"
The Bryan spellbndcr flushed, twisted, and
hemned and hawcd, but seeing that other man
meant business he finally stammered forth that
he had not meant his words to be taken liter.
ally. Whereupon another occupant Of the car
arose and said
''My friend 7, too, know William Mckinley
and account him one Of the noblest men ever
ing and to saying things you don't mean. Now
|, also, have weakness. There is a nerve trouble
in my shoulder which often compels me to strike
out with my fist when greatly excited and coarse
abuse Of Mckinley produces Just the kind of ex-
ctement necessary to irritste this trouble. I
would advise In the interest Of peace that we sep.
arate got into this first and don't feel like
vacating. Suppose you go forward into the next
car"
And the spell.binder withdrew.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

II the Times is in earnest in its opin-
ion that the flag of it's country Is a
Symbol OF dishonorable conquest and
tyrannical oppression" no wonder 1t
wants to haul Old Glory down. But
we don't believe it is in earnest in
that opinion. 1t has simply formed
the bad habit of talking through its
ha
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

a law school or school of medicine
would do for the young man anxious
to become n member of the legal or
medical profession. This idea is most
tlrnnn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27
POLITICAL HOME THRUsTs.

The Democratic orators are being instructed to
use the soft pedal on the 10 TO l plank OF the
Kansas City platform. Thus DO they apply the
seuttle policy to their own declaration Of prin'
ciples
Chairman Jones Of the national Democratic
committee, speaking ex-ofico, solves the Philip.
pine question in a very few words. When asked
the question, "Can Mr.. Bryan withdraw the
troops from the Philippines immediately IL he Il
eectedY" replied "Why notf They were ordered
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

St. Louis and Kansas City councils
are both considering anti-noise ordin-
ances intended to diminish the volume
of noise in our rushing city affairs.
It would pay the councils Of Scranton
to look into this subject.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

Ten years ago the South had 1885,
900 cotton spindles; today 1t has near
ly 100000; the value of Southern
manufactures produced during the
past year exceeds 81, SOC, ,OOO, 900. Only in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

4 7 LAST we have an authori-
~ tative definition, from the
4 " Democratic national commit
tee. of the meaning OF the
word imperialism" as used by the
makers of the latest paramount is
sue" In one of the campaign docu-
ments sent out by that committee we
read:
imperialism is policy Of government under
which the people are not all equal before the
Law. a policy which re, ognizes both citizens and
subjects under one sovereignty, The theory Of
American government is that Of a true republic,
where all citizens are equal where all citizens
are conceded to have certain unaicnahle rights
gnd where the government derives its just pow.
CrS solely RON the consent Of the governed.
Whrye under one sovereignty we have
Lotl, democracy and despot'sm We have en-
pirc.
In the states of North and South
Carolina, Louisiana AMI Mississippi
there is one sovereignty. Many years
ago an effort was made to alter that
sovereignty. 1t failed. Today the
sovereignty OF the United States over
these four southern states is unques-
toned and impregnable. But are the
people of these four states equal be-
fore the law? Are the rights Of all
these citizens, as guaranteed to them
in the constitution of the United
States, secure and inviolate? Is there
in Nthem' no policy of government
which recognizes both citizens and
subjects, which, without representa-
tion, taxes large part of the citi-
zenship held subject and governs 1t
without the consent of the governed? Z?
Why worry about empire" In the
far-off Philippines when according to
the Democratic national committees
test, much worse form of imperial
ism is being conducted in fiat disre-
gard Of the Federal constitution In
the heart OF the solid south.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27
SPECIAL REWARDS.

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$3.50
Each contestant falling to secure one
OF these special rewards will be given
ten u0) per cent. OF all the money he or
she turns In.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

American conquest of the markets
of the world continues persistently.
For July our exports were 800, ,447,47O,
compared with $s492o,17o in July a
year ago. Expansion can't be stopped.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27
JEFFERSON ON EXPANSION.

From Letter to President Madison, 1909.
No Constitution was ever before so well cal.
culstcd as ours for extensive empire and self.
government.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27
FlNLEY s

For late summer or
early Autumn wear,
we are showing a
very complete line of
New Plaid and Stripe
Back Suitings---suit-
able for Rainy Day,
G o l f, or Bicycle
Skirts, including the
popular Greys, Tans,
Blues and Blacks.
N e W | i n e of
cheviots, both plain
and hairline, in Ok.
ford Light Grey, Blue
b own, etc. Also
Cream Cheviot, just
opened, very much
in demand for sea.
side and mountain
wear. What we have
left in F o u | a r d s,
Wash Silks and Fine
French Challies are
being closed out at
less than cost price;
and there is still a
fairly good assort'
ment to pick from.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27
How to Win.

IlXX 7 ITHoUT DOUBT"
~ ~ says the Philadel-
Ledger, 1.-The most
convincing reason
presented for the public apathy of
which the campaign managers COM
plain is that intelligent voters have
long believed that the result of the
contest of 1900 between Mr.. Mckinley
and Mr.. Bryan would end as did that
of 1896, viz, in the defeat Of the latter.
The only difference in the result Is
commonly thought to be that Mr..
Bryan's defeat, and Mr.. McKinleys
victory, will be greater in 1900 than
they respectively were in 1896. A
sense of confidence in the certain tri-
umph of the Republican party APP
pears to pervade the entire country
and there is little or no doubt felt
by an overwhelming body of voters Of
the reelection of President Mckinley
by a largely increased majority in the
electoral college"
The belief that President Mckinley
will he reelected is apparently well
founded. The reasons why he should
be reelected certainly far outnumber
and outweigh the reasons why he
should not. But no battle was ever
won by policy of apathy on the part
of the forces expecting victory. 1t is
just when the Republican party is
most sure that it is most unsafe. The
Democrats are hungry and thirsty for
the emoluments of office; they have
the aid of all sulking Republicans
who didn't get office as we'll as of the
dscontented elements OF society of
every partisan complexion; they will
fight like fury, They must be whipped
by actual fighting in return.
The Tribune knows the public has suffered as
much from the trust evil the past couple of
years os any other cause, and yet The Tribun
has not had word to say curing the present
or pending campaign on TRUSTS.-Thc Times.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

Stimulated. doubtless, 7by the excep-
tio1al usefulness Of the special COM
meRial and diplomatic courses OF
study inaugurated some time ago by
the University of Pennsylvania, the
trustees of the New York University
announce the establishment of a
school OF commerce. accounts and
finance, which is to be a professional
school in every sense OF the word and
not merely a part OF the under-gradu-
ate training. It's idea is TO 40 for the
young man wishing to equip himself
for a business or consular career what
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

If It is "unmitigated gall" as the
Times says, to hold aloft the Ameri-
can flag where it has been planted in
legal sovereignty at the cost of heroic
blood. the country needs less copper
headism and more gall.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

The president OF the United States,
the secretary of state, the secretary
OF war. the secretary of the navy and
the postmaster general merit an in
crease In salary. They are doing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

West Philadelphia watchman 68 years age suffered from
bloatng sensation The doctors told him he had dyspepsia
but their prescriptions did him good He at last gave up
doctors and medicines in disgust but induced try Rip
ans Iabules After taking three boxes he writes like
myself again would not be without them and recommend
them to all my friends"
Ss.sisI i s. sS s: @ q I ss. % %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

The United States should not get
out of China" before every right as
sured 20 her citizens either by treaty
with ther Chinese government or by
written pledge on the part of the for
eign powers asserting to the open door
has been safeguaried to the best of
human ability.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27
County.
Legislature,

First Dlstrict-THONAS J. REYNOLDS.
Second Di'trirt--JOlIN SCllEUER, JR.
Third nistrict-EDWARD JAMES, JR.
Fourth District-P. A. plIlLBlN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27
RULES OF THE CONTEST

The special rewards will be given to
the persons securing the largest number
Of points.
Points will be credited to contestants
securing new subscribers to the Scranton
Tribune as follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27
SCRANTON, AUGUST 81, 1900.
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
National.

Presdcnt-WILIlAM MCKINLEY. -
Wee. PTesident--THEODuRE ROOSEVELT.
State.
Congrcssmen at.Iargc-GALUSHA A. GROW,
ROBERT II. FOERDERER
Auditor General--E. B. HARDENBERGH.
County.
Congrcss-WILLIAM CONNELL.
Judge GEORGE NJ WATSON.
Shcrh-JCHN H. FELLOWS.
TrrsSurer-J. A. SCRANTON
District Attorncy--WILIlAM r. LEWIS
Prothouotary--IOTIN COPELAND.
Clcrk Of Courts-1IIOMAS p. DANIELS.
Recorder of Dcrds-EMlL BONN.
Register Of Wills-W. X. BECK
Jury ommssurcr-EDWARD y. STURGLS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

more and better work than their pre-
decessors and their responsibilities are
larger.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

The contestant with the highest num-
Der OF points will be given a choice from
the list OF special rewards; the contestant
with the second highest number OF
points will be given a choice OF the re-
naming rewards, and so on through the
list.
Each contestant failing to secure a
special reward will be given 10 per cent.
OF all money he OF she turns In,
All subscriptions must be paid in ad-
vance.
Only new subscribers will be counted.
Renewals by persons already on our
subscription list will not be credited.
No transfers can be made after credit
has once been given.
All subscriptions, and the cash to pay
for same, must he handed in at The
Tribune office within the week in which
they are secured, 80 that papers may be
sent to the subscribers at once.
Subscriptions must be written on blanks,
which can be secured at The Tribune
office ,or will be sent by mail.
The contest will close promptly at s
o'clock Saturday evening, September 20.
1900.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27

The Tribune knows the public has suffered as
much from the trust evil the past couple of
years os any other cause, and yet The Tribun,
has not had a word to say curing the present
OF pending campaign on TRUSTS.-Thc Times.
O, yes, It has. 1t is quite ready to
discuss the Tammany ice trust.