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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19

public after and not before Danton,
Marat, Robespierre, and the Sans
Culottes had overthrown all law and
drenched France with the blood of
million and a quarter of her best citi-
zens. Democracy never passes into
empire but through anarchy and
revolution" The election of Bryan and
the consequent triumph Of the Ideas he
represents will be a far longer step
toward imperialism than the acquisi-
tion of the Philippines or the increase
of the standing army. Not all, but
some OF his followers favor a debased
currency and n consequent reputation
OF Just debts. Not all, but some of his
followers deny the power Of the federal
government to force a mob to allow tho
United States mails to be transported
without molestation anywhere in the
United States. Not all, but some of his
followers believe in the justice of sup
pressing by threats and violence the
rights conferred upon large bodies of
citizens of the United States by the
| constitution, because in His Infinite
wisdom the Creator saw fit to color
their skins q shade darker than thd
| Fllipinos. Not all, but some of his fol-
| lowers believe in the assassination of
all rulers, both kings and presidents
| and the depriving of all holders OF
wealth of their rights, privileges and
property.
Let the lawless and discontented fol-
| lowers of Mr.. Bryan get control of the
| government, place Altgeld. the anarch'
list, on the Supreme Bench make Till
man secretary of state, and senc
| Croker as minister to the Court of st
James. events not only possible bu
probable If Bryan is electeD and the
country will have taken the prepara
tory step toward Imperialism.
Perhaps Mr.. Bryan is not a revolu
ZIONIST, but the revolutionists are with
out an exception Bryanites. Give then
control and the time would not be Ions
| before the American people, torn anC
distracted by outrageous spoliation
disorder and unpunished crime, woull
welcome a dictator, king or emperor
as the French nation welcomed Napol
con, the English, Charles Stuart, anc
the Romans, Julius Caesar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19

by special permission. In order that
the outsiders may be accommodated
where they do not belong, pupils en-
titled 90 admission are sent where they,
also, do not belong and where they are
practically deprived OF the advantages
for which their parents pay generous
taxes. We are advised that this is
not an uncommon occurrence. IL 50
II is none the less indefenslble.
In fairness to the city superintendent
1t should be noted that he Is not to
blame in this matter and is heartily
opposed to such manifest dlscrimlna-
tion. The evil traces back to thought
lessness on the part of the Board of
Control and to the reluctance of indi-
vidual controllers to stand firmly for
the rights of their constituents in gem
eral as against special influence and
pulls" It's remedy must come through
those affected in each case making II
warm for the responsible agent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19
A Note of Caution.

a T a TIME like this, when
~ thousands of men are at, a
4 " high tension on account Of
the strike, and when the nat
ural opportunities for the development
of mischief are in excess of the ordln-
airy, the order-loving people of the
community, whether rich, poor or
medium; whether miners, operators or
neutrals. have a right to expect Of
newspapers and of public speakers
moderation of statement and abstcn-
tion from manufactured scares or
threats.
In the main this expectation has
been met: but it was unfair on the
part Of an evening contemporary last
night to announce with naring head
lines and with all the characteristics
of yellow journalism that Colonc!
Watres had notified the captains of the
Thirteenth regiment to hold the SOL
diers in readiness for an emergency
call, the Inference being that riot was
about to crop out and torrent Of
blOOdshed to follow. We say this was
unfair, for the reason that whatever
steps the lawful authorities may have
taken or may hereafter take, in the
way Of prccaution to facilitate the
preservation of law and order in the
lamentable contingency of a sudden
emergency, certainly neither Colonel
Watres nor any other intelligent citi-
zen of Scranton would invite or pro-
woke such a dire calamity or fan the
sparks of violence in order to sell
papers.
In this connection we note with re-
gret the reported remark of a recent
speaker at a mass meeting in this city,
the purport of which was that if blood
was to be shed the strikers would shed
their share. 1t seems to us that this
was uncallod for and not in the spirit
which should govern the words of those
vested with large responsibilities and
for the moment possessed of wide
spread power 1t would have been In
questionable taste had there been any
threat of blOodshcd from any other
source; but it was in very bad taste.
likely to scare the timid and to convey
TO the outside public the false impress
sion that the mine workers Of Scran-
ton are men eager to enter into scenes
of disorder. Their conduct shows clear
ly that such would be a false impress.
sion, for a more orderly movement
thus far has not been recorded in the
annals of labor conflicts.
Let us not solicit trouble by injudic.
ious journalism or uncurbed speech
Let us have due prudence of utter.
anCc. Most of us will want to live in
Scranton long after this unhappy
strike is over and it would be mucr
better to conduct our actions now So
that we will be ahh to live here II
after years with the respect Of on,
neighbors and the approval of our owr
cORscenCes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19
The Danger of Imperialism in
Bryan's Election.
CBy Hon. Henry W. Palmer).

" f THIS REPUBLIC ever be-
comes an empire the causes of
II the change will not be found in
the acquisition of territory or the
increase of the standing army. As
neither can take place without consent
of the people, neither is to be con-
ceded as a possible agency in the sub
version of the liberties of the people,
We shall be no exception to the rule
that has always governed in every case
in history where Imperialism has sue
ceeded democracy. The liberties Of
Greece were surrendered to the Mace
donian empire only after the warning
states had subverted all government,
and the people welcomed any govern
ment as better than none. THE wars
of Marius and Sulla devastated Rome
before she accepted in exchange for
anarchy and civil wars the despotism
of Julius Caesar"
Napoleon rode over the French Re-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19
Tribmnle'S
Educational
Contest

The Tribune is going to give scholarships and other special
wards persons who will be successful and attain
the highest number of points in its Educational Contest BY ch
ahips full of study paying the tuition charges
each the of the two leading scholarships The
Tribune will only pay all tuition charges but will also pay the
fortunate winners during the life OF the scholarship
covering four and three years respectively
addition the ten special rewards, and in order
penate those who may upon this work and be
full in obtaining of these, The Tribune will give
evey obtaining subscribers under the
this (o) cent of all the money from subscp
tons they may succeed in winning for it.
All letters of inquiry should be addressed editor of the
Educational Contest Scranton Tribune Scranton, Pa The
Tribune will be pleased any inquiries for additional in
formation and urges interested to write in doubt any
point
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19

"If there is any one who believes
the gold standard is good thing,
or that it must be maintained, 1
warn him not to cast his vote for
me, because 1 promise him it will
not be maintained in this country
longer than am able to get rid of
it."-William jennings Bryan in a
Speech at Knoxville, Tenn, Deliv-
cred Sept. 16, 1896.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19

Statistics concerning Porto Rico af-
fairs show that foreign trade is con-
stantly increasing. having doubled it,
self in three years. 1t is only the
Democratic orators who can discover
that this prosperity which furnishes a
favenue for the islands through a
moderate duty is a calamity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19

Tho suggestion of an exchange to
the effect that Chinese missionary
money should De sent to Galveston is
timely. 1t will probably be necessary
for the United States troops to per-
form missionary work in China for
some time hence, and the regular
funds can therefore he used at Calves
ton Immediately.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19

Many persons will doubtless be as
tonished to learn that Mr.. Altgeld has
appeared in print denouncing anarch-
lists Of high and low degree. But
when considering the position assumed
by some of the New York Democratic
politicians towards trusts at the wan
ing of the ice season one is liable to
conclude that it is perhaps best not
to be surprised at anything.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19

While talking Of withdrawal from
Pcliin General Charfee is wisely DEM
onstrating to the foreign neighbors
that he is prepared to stay if neoes-
Bary
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19

While the movements of Dom Paul
Kruger may to certain extent be
clouded by uncertainty it is a relief
to learn that the philadelphia A. d.
r. messenger boy" has returned home.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19

The Bowers would he justified In
losing faith in the theory that the i'm
perial government of China is able to
protect them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19
Legislature.

First District-THONtS J. REYNOLDS.
Second District--IOtIN SCllEUER, IR.
Third District-EDWARD JAMES, JR.
Fourth Dstrict--P. A. pHllElN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19
Coming Meeting OF
Municipal League
Philadelphia, Sept. Il

Inlldlephld, sept. 10
r~IIE EIGHTH conference Of the National
Municipal league, which will be held in
u Milwaukee Sept. 10, 20, II, will attract to
that city many public spirited men from
all parts Of the country The steady progress
OF the league in its fight for the betterment of
municipal government has been made possible
10y the efficient services Of its officers and active
members. These gentlemen, although husily en-
gagged in their respective occupations and pro-
fCSsOns, have given their time, means and
crgy to furthcring the objects which are the
fundamental principles of their organization
This effort has not been confined alone to their
own communities but has extended throughout
the entire United States. The league was
ganzcd TO study the municipal problem as it
exists today in the cities OF this country and TO
create deeper interest in municipal affairs. 1t
docs not stand for any party nor any particular
form Of government; nor is it bound by resolu-
tion or bylaw. What it does seek is to study
and consider carefully through public discussion
in its conferences and through its publications
all the many phases of the serious problems Of
municipal government; to promote a deeper in
terest on the part Of citizens generally in muni-
cipal questions; to aid and cooperate with those
striving to throw off the Shackes Of corrupt
and selfish rings; 10 create a higher and more
enlightened civic spirit and TO prevent the
growth Of that indifference in political matters
which is foStcrcd by the long.continued control
Of affairs by any one powerful political organi-
zation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19
TEN PAGES.
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

SCRANTON, SEPTEMBER 10, 1900.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19

They visiting them the Nelson's Mrs Duckworh
Kentucky who used be great sufferer from constipation.
says suffer greatly with headache DUE doubt
indigestion constipation and tried every kind Of remedy but
could relief until she began using Rpans Tabues The
first gave relief and now she headache is stranger
The indigestion and constipation disappeared and she felt
better her She considers Rpans Tabues
the best medicine in the world.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19

The chairman Of the executive committee,
Charles ], Bonaparte, ESQ.,, Of Baltimore, has
unique and attractive personality. He is Wig
orous, effective and persistent reformer, Al
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19
National.

Presdcnt-WILIlAM MCKINLEY.
Vice. e.President-THEODORE ROoSENhLI'
State.
Congressman at.Large-GNtSHA at A. "hO"'
ROBERT II. FOERDERlR. ,..,,,,,,
Auditor General-E. j. HARDENBERGll.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19

The hrst ana only president the league has had
is James G. Carter, esq, Of New York city, who
for years has enjoyed the distinction Of being a
leader of the har OF New York and of the United
States. Notwithstanding the demands of a large
and cXacting practice he has always found time
to give a very considerable portion Of his time,
money and experience TO public affairs lie was
an active and influential member of the first
committee Of seventy, which overthrow the
Tweed regime he was also a leading member
Of the later committee Of seventy which over
threw the later and more skillfully organized
Tammany lie was the president Of the City
club until short time ago and presided over
the first national conference for good city gov
crnmont, held in PHILADELPHIA in January, 1894.
Professionally, Mr.. Carter has achieved the high
est honors lie has participated in nearly, II
not all, of the leading cases Of later years. His
hest remembered Of more recent efforts were his
arguments in the income tax cases and before
the BchI. 'g sea tribunal in Paris. lie has twice
been president Of the Association Of the Bar OF
New York, perhaps the most active organization
Of lawyers in the United States, and he has also
been president Of the American BAR association
and Of the Harvard alumni. Despite the oncr.
Gus duties Of his large and important practice,
has has never allowed a single civic or profcs.
sional duty to go by default.
Secretary Clinton Rogers Woodruff, Of Phila.
dclphia, has been active for years in the task
Of improving the political condition Of his city
and state. In industry and enthusiasm he is sur.
| passed by no other officer of the league. Mr..
| Woodruff is a young man, but is one Of the
| prominent reform figures of Philadelphia. lie
| has written extensively municipal topics.
| His charm as a speaker lies in thorough knowl.
| edge Of all the ntricaCies Of municipal govern
| ment and an earnest, energetic delivery. His
| law practice each year makes greater demands
| on his time. until now his connection with re-
| form movements Is only maintained by an ac.
| tviy and industry which make him one of the
| busiest men in Philadelphia. lie has served two
| terms as a member from the Fifteenth district
| Of the Pennsylvania house Of representatives,
where he has persistenty and often with sue
| cess, advocated such measures as were calcu'
| lated 10 restore political liberty in the state
| During the session Of 1890 Mr.. Woodruff intro.
| duced and had passed a resolution providing for
| constitutional amendment in the interest OF
| personal registration and ballot reform. This
will come hcior the legislature Of 1901. and Il
| again acted upon iavorably will 60 before ths
| people for their approval in November Of next
| year Mr.. Woodruff is counsel for the Municipal
| league Of Philadelphia; secretary OF the Penn
syyania Ballot Reform association. lie is asc
member Of the executive committee Of the
| State Civil Service Reform association,
| o
The chairman Of the executive committee
| CHARLES I Rouanarta ~ Raltmnra has I
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19

Mayor George W. Ochs, Of Chattanooga
member Of the executive committee, was a re-
former in office. Twice elected mayor Of Chatta-
nooga, he demonstrated the sincerity Of his re-
form convictions by his conscientious discharge
of his duties. Not only did he introduce numcr-
Gus economies and reduce the debt Of his city,
but he at the same time inaugurated many i'm
provemcnts and stood between the city and
selfish seekers after franchises and fearlcsSly
used the veto power entrusted to him by the
law.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19
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:
Points.
One Months Subscription. 80
Three Months Subscription. LIS 8
Six Months Subscription.... $50 6
One Years Subscription .... 500 12
The contestant with the highest mum.
Der of points Will be given choice bom
the list Of special rewards; the contestant
with the second highest number OF
points Will he 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 or 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 be handed In at The
Tribune office within the week in which
they are secured, so that papers may be
sent to the subscribers at once.
Subscriptions must be written on blanks,
which can he secured at The Tribune
Office or will be sent by mail.
The contest will close promptly at
o'clock Saturday evening, September 20,
1900.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-19

though enjoying a wide reputation as the grand
son Of King erome Bonaparte, OF Wcstphalia. he
does not have to depend upon his ancestral dis.
tinction for the prominent place he occupies in
the public affairs Of his native state lie was
president until recently Of the Maryland Civil
Service Reform association, and Of the Union
for Public Good, and Is leading member OF
the Baltimore Reform league. lie has always
been an active worker for higher ideals and bet
ter conditions in the political life Of his state
and city. lie is an effective speaker, always
listened TO with great interest on all occasions.
lie has been prominently identified with the
civil service and municipal reform movements
since their inception.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

Such individuals haye no place
in civilization. They should be
doing time on the galleys, or in
solitary confinement Cottonwood
has been cursed too long by such a
gang. One big mouthed villain
has been for years stirring up strife
and contention and has kept the
town in a ferment of strife, much
to the detrinent of the growth and
prosperity of the town, People
who are intending settlers, who
would locate in and build up our
town are kept away by this dis
reputable gang WHO are aud have
been.doing everything OF q disrepu-
table character to destroy what they
cannot control. Cottonwood must
either get rid of this element or
control it, or the future of this place
is gloomy indeed.
If our town has the element of
decency predominating, let it be
felt. Take some steps to control
the disorQerly element so that law
s6iding citizens will feel safe from
the assaults of those who lie in wait
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13
A Fiendish Plot That Failed
to MaterlaliZe.

There is one dark corner in Cot.
tonwood that has been the rendez-
vous of as low-lived, white livered
set of t-throats as ever cut
throat or scuttled a ship. On Fri
day evening last word reached us
that an attempt would be made on
the life of citizen of this place as
he passed this dark corner Oh his
way to lodge. The message con
tanned a caution to be careful. The
trio who were concealed in this dark
building had been overheard laying
their plans as to how they would
lay in wait for and "beat to death"
a citizen of this town, and they
chose the night above mentioned,
and the vacant and dark saloon
building for their dark and crimi-
nal act Finding that their in
tended victim was not liable to pass
that way, or fearing tina! he might
take some other route or go on the
opposite side of the street they
called into play the bogus telephone
scheme. One of their number
called on the intended victim and
tried to induce him to go to the
'nhone to answer "call." The in.
tended victim having been warned,
instantly sized up tie telephone
fake and gave the "decoy duck" to
understand that there was no neces-
sity to answer the call" as it had
not been directed to him.
The telephone people here have
been interviewed as to the bogus
''call" and they say that no such
thing occurred in their office,
that no such "call' was received
to their certain knowledge. This
shows a diabolical plot, con-
ceived and attempted by these
would-be criminals to waylay and
assassinate a citizen who was
pursuing the even tenor of his way
and attending to his own business.