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The Aspect of Seriousness.

u " UGH THE wlsest conclus-
MI ion which William Jen-
4 Il nings Bryan has yet
reached is his reported
decision not to make n rear platform
campaign tour of the country but to
reserve his oratorical energies for the
delivery of few set speeches in New
York, Philadelphia and one or two
other large cities, and for the wclcom-
ing of such delegations as may visit
him at his home in Lincoln, Neb.
Precedent Is unfavorable to the sue
cess of the presidential candidate who
hippodromes throughout the country.
This style of campaigning defeated
Blaine in 1884 and it had its effect in
helping to defeat Bryan four years ago.
No doubt it increased Bryan's per-
sonal following, as it did Blaine's.
Very likely it was instrumental in
side-tracking all competition for the
Democratic nomination this year. The
hurrah boy method is effective with
perhaps rs per cent. of the member
ship of party, but something more Is
necessary 10 gam lne support Ol (He
remaining 25 per cent, together with
that of the large and gradually in
creasng Independent element which
wields the balance of power in presi-
dental elections.
The office of president of the United
States is associated in the minds of
most Americans with a certain idea of
dignity and reserve power which is in
compatible with the spectacle of a can
didate rushing for the office like the
star man on a foot ball team striving
to score a touchdown. 1t is an office
which likes to have the appearance of
seeking the man; at least, the man who
gets 1t must not overdo himself in his
anxiety to succeed. If Colonel Bryan
can put aside the role of stump speaker
long enough to create the impression
that since 1896 he has outgrown boy
orator ways and assumed an aspect OF
seriousness his strength as n candidate
will be materially enhanced 1t re-
mains to be seen whether he can do
this.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26
COLONEL WATTERSON'S TRIB-
UTE TO COLONEL ROOSEVELT.
From the Louisville Courier.Journal, June o.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal, June %.
Theodore Roosevelt lie brings to the ticket
Just the things that Mckinley cannot give it,
lie is in every way McKlncy's complement-in
age, in temperament, in record, in influence
He will supply the magnetism and inspire the
ardor necessary to a hurrah campaign. He will
light the torches and wave the flags. But he
will do much more than that. lie will attract
large element of the independent vote, which
thinks for itself, which rebels against boss rule,
which recognizes and admires brains, courage and
integrity. There is no man in the country who
has a larger following among this class than
Roosevelt, and it is a class which is daily grow
ing stronger and mere assertive in the affairs
of government.
But Rooseyelts strength will be even greater
among the young men, among the fullblooded
Americans of action and progress who believe
in fighting when fighting is necessary, and who,
however proudly they may look back on their
country's past, look forward to its future even
more proudly
Truly the Republicans fortunate in having
such man to stand by Mckinley at this time,
to hold up his hands when they most need sup
port, and to assume, when he drops the reins,
party leadership in the widening horizon of the
new century. 1t is bold and picturesque figure
the young governor makes he advances to
the side of the chieftain who is closing his
public career. Youthful, well-balanced; a gen.
tleman, a cowpuncher; a man OF letters, man
Of action; a clear headed politician, dashing
soldier, he has the respect of those to whom
ability, both mental and physical appeals, and
he has the admiration of those whom accom-
plishment, whether in the field of politics, arms
or literature, impresses. He is today the most
hopeful figure in the Republican party. He has
the confidence of the anti-machine men, and yet
he bosses the bosses. Better than all, he has
shown throughout his public work that he has a
deep insight into the vital elements of democ-
racy, that he has a firm grip on the principles
which must guide an enduring republic, that he
is through and through a sound, selfreant and
vigorous American
His nomiration, undoubtedly against his
wishes and against his systematic and strenuous
campaign TO beat himself, was an unprecedent'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26

- ONE IDEA of the immensty
of the Chinese problem in its
~ larger bearings is to be had
in the fact that through
out the Chinese empire the popu-
lation per square mile averages 292
while the population of the United
States is only 21.S per square mile. In
only two small sections of the United
States Rhode Island and the District
of Columbia, is the density of popula-
ton comparable with that which pre-
walls throughout China's more than a
million and a quarter square miles.
Here is a fourth of the population of
the world that is likely soon to be n
charge on the hands of a few great
powers, all of whom, excepting Ger
many and Japan, have plenty to do to
look after the interests already in their
keeping without needing this new giant
contract to keep them busy.
If the present uprising in China
which is now confined to the interior
of the northern provinces, shall be-
come general, as 1t may become If the
overpowering force of soldiers into the
heart of the zone of disturbance, the
natural Cohesiveness of this great mass
of humanity, even though poorly
equipped to resist armed attack by
modern armies, would present a politi-
cal problem taking ages to solve. The
Chinaman III peace is inoffensive and
easy to control; but when infiamed by
race cries and supersttions, he has to
be literally overborne, and where Is
the army large enough to reduce to
subjection 400, 900 orientals who live
mostly away from railroads and whose
country is almost totally deficient in
the convcniences requisite in success
full military movements? No wonder
the powers are bending every energy
to hasten troops to the front in time
to localize the danger and put it out
before the whole empire is ablaze.
Whoever 1t was that started the mis-
chief will have much to answer for
even though it should soon be checked
Widow O'Leary's COW that burned Chi
cago will not be a circumstance In
comparison.
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lation. Nor have crimes OF violence
increased. In 1880 in Massachusetts
there were "a crimes against the per-
son for each 100000 of population; the
succeeding figures run: 1885, 81; 1890,
so; 1895, Il: 1896, 76; 1897, 20; 1898, GO. In
Ohio the figures were: 1885, "a; 1890.
81; 1895, 46. In Michigan, what are
called high crimes" were recorded In
the ratio of Ill to every 100000 of pop
ulation in 1875 and in 1897 the ratio
was only 81. Similar study of the sta
tistics of petty crime shows that the
apparent increase largely resolves it
self into a closer police restriction than
was formerly in vogue. In conclusion
we are told:
"Crime, in the broadest sense, in
Guiding all offences punished by law,
has probably increased slightly in the
last 25 years. On the other hand,
crime in it's deeper moral sense, has
decreased. Changes in our environ
ment, not changes in our moral stand
ards, have multiplied minor offences.
The increase of crime which our mod
ern life reveals is thus social and
not a moral phenomenon"
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ed event in the history Of political conventions.
II was the spontaneous demand Of the rank and
file Of the party that was not to be denied or
evaded by cold arguments Of discretion and cx.
pedency II throws the young governor into
the campaign with an impetus that will unques.
tonably add much momentum TO the ticket.
Democrats should note and consider. Nothing
is to be gained by closing the eyes to the
strength Of a foe
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26

For several years past the Chinese
by the army of Japan have been under
the tuition of Russian officers who
have drilled them in many of the ef-
fective movements of modern warfare.
The first encounter of the allied forces
with the yellow warriors has demon
apt pupils and that their instruction
Will prove expensive for the instruct
ors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26

Some of the "anti'' organs are vio-
lently critical because the government
yacht Mayfower has been fitted up
luxuriantly for the use of Governor
Allen, of Porto Rico. The same COM
plant was heard when our transport
service was improved so as to enable
our soldiers to travel the ocean in
safety and comfort. But these organs
would complain just as vociferously If
the opposite policy were to be pursued.
Reputable Americans have no fault to
find. They are willing that good SER
vice should have the benefit of good
ognition. They do not banker after a
hobo regime.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26

A Russian financier who has been
studying American banking operations
during the past few months confesses
to astonishment at their magnitude
and growth. "I was prepared" he
says, "to see large business transac-
tions in country where commercial
development has reached so high a
point as it has here, and l may add
that / am not unfamiliar with large
operations in my own country, but the
magnitude of the operations carried on
in New York fairly surprised me-"
American expansion ere long will cause
q lot of surprising,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26

Mr.. Towne, the proposed Populistic
vice presidential running mate for
Colonel Bryan, is prepared to take any
sort of hint to quit the race.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26
A QUEER NOTION.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York sun.
1t is a queer notion OF the anti'imperialiSts
that voters can be scareJ out of fayoring the
retention of the Philippines because American
commerce in the east and thereby American IN.
dustries and labor are to be benefited.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26

The George Washington" of the
Boxers seems to be a trifle more mod
est in revealing his identity than was
the iliustrioIs Aguinaldo.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26

b. Hill for vice-president on the ticket
with Bryan would strengthen the
ticket. But what a come down 1t would
mean for David b.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26

The sultan is being made to under
stand that the collector will call about
once a month until the Armenian bill
has been settled
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26

The dynamite fire cracker is to be
banished from Boston during the COM
ing Fourth of July celebration. This
is at least one Boston reform that is
worthy of general adoption.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26

The weather is vindicating the orig
inal sun spot man.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26

Admiral Kempff now has an oppor-
tunity to Deweyize his reputation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26

nothing to prevent the president from
inaugurating a reform. He could, at
least, invite the vice president to at
tend the meetings of his cabinet, and
thus obtain the advantage of his per-
sonal advice, while at the same time
keeping him informed of the policy
and aims of the administration.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26
Legislative.

First District-THOMAs J. REYNOLDS.
Second Distrct-JOIIN SCHEUER, JR.
Third District-EDWARD JAMES, JR.
Fourth District-P. A. PHILBIN.
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The vice presidency, under such an
enlargement of the duties of the office,
would gain in dignity and Importance;
but it would probably be found i'm
practicable to thus associate the pres
ident and vice president under the
present system of four year terms,
with rhe possibilities of a second term,
which the president always wants.
When the powers of the vice president
are increased the presidential term
should be extended to six years. and
the incumbent made Ineligible for re-
election. The vice president would
then become his natural successor,
trained for the Office by six years of
observation, if not experience. Roose-
welt would be an excellent subject with
whom to try the experiment of cabi-
net consultation before making any
change In the law. But no one need
feel any concern about Roosevelt get
ting buried alive at Washington. He
may have to sit still during the few
hours ne actually presides over the
senate, but during all the other hours,
not required for rest or recreation, he
may be relied upon to keep moving.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26
SCRANTON, JUNE 2s, 1900.
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
National.

National.
Prcsidcnt--w1L1IAM MCKINLEY.
Vice Presidcnt-TIIEODORE ROOSEVELT.
State.
Congressman at. Large GALUSHA A GROW
ROBERT II FOERDERER
Auditor Ccneral-E. b. HARDENBERGH.
County.
Congress-WILLIAM CONNELL.
Judge-GEORGE w. WATSON.
Sherff-JOHN II. FELLOWS.
Treasurer. A. SCRANTON.
District Attorncy-WlLLIAM r. LEWIS.
Prothonotaiy--IOIlN COPELAND.
Clerk of Courts-THOMAS p. DANIELS.
Recorder Of Dceds-EMIL BONN.
Register Of Nills-W X. BECK.
Jury CommiSsioncr-EDWARD b. STURGES.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26
Why the Powers Rush.

- ONE IDEA of the immensty
of the Chinese problem in it's
~ larger bearings is to be had
In the fact that throilph-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26

Y T WAS NOT to be expected-on
the contrary, we looked for it's
Il appearance earlier in the game
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-26
Is Crime Increasing ?

4 RGUMENTS that it is and
~ that 1t isn't abound; the
reader of sociological litera-
turo has the priVilege of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. Dec. 6.-COTTON-A vir-
tnal truce existed in the cotton market
to-day between bulls and bears. while
the speculative public maintained its at
titude of mastery inactivity
AS influences at owrk We're not of vital
Importance, and left no room for the
formation of new conclusions, no effort
was made by either side to dominate
prices, which accordingly followed a mar
row rut The market opened steady. with
initial sales showing an advance of y
points to a decline of / point. For a long
time there was barely one point add.
tional variation. and up to midday the
market was sadly neglected by the trade
in general.
lin the early afternoon the situation
was frightened a little by room buyine.
and scattering purchases for outside ac
count. on which prices improved several
points. Spirited trading. however at no
time obtained, and at most fluctuations
were slow and destitute of special sig
nificance. The English cables were soma.
thing of standoff. Very little business
was contributed to the local market by
the foreign continsent The bull faction
heavy receipts at nearly all points and BY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND, DEC. G, 1900
ARRIVED.

PORT OF RICHMOND, DEC. C, 1900.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Rosalie. Willis. Norfolk. mer-
skandise ana passengers, Old Dominion
Cine.
Steamer Pocahon.as, Graves. James
River landings and Norfolk. mercha ndise
and passengers. Virginia Navigation
steamer Winyah. Simmons. Fhiladel-
phia. mercha ndise and passengers, Clyde
Line
schooner John McGinniss, Galloway,
Havre de Grace, canned goods, Union
Brokerage Co.
Barge swansboro, Scott, Baltimore.
coal. S. II. Halves 6 Co.
Barge c. n. Thompson, Winston, Bal
timore, coal, Crump-West Coal Co.
SAILED.
Steamer Rosalie, Willis, Norfolk, mer-
chandise and passengers, OLD Dominion
Tine.
PORT NEWPORT, NEWS, DEC. G, 1000.
ARRIVED.
Barge Camden. Norfolk.
Barge Hamilton Providence.
Steamer Katahdin, New York.
SAILED.
Steamer Aragon, Boston.
Steamer Taiosa, Amsterdam.
Schooner w. z. Hood. Providence.
Steamer Armston, Dakar
PORT OF WEST POINT, DEC. G. 1900.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Baltimore. Courtney, Baltl-
nore passengers and genel al cargo.
Steamship Elm City, Haynes. Malta
ponl river landings. passengers and gem
eral cargo
SAILED.
Steamship Baltimore. Courtney, Balti-
more, passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Elm City, Haynes. Malta
ooni river landings. passengers and gen.
eral cargo
PORT BERMUDA HUNDRED, DEC. 6.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Poccasslt, Herrick, to load
lumber.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
Observation-Disclosures.
Especial Dispatch to The rimes.)


CLIFTON FORGE. VA. Dec. 6.-The
marriage of Mr.. Thornton S. Baskerville
and Miss MARY W. Mann was solemuized
in the Presbyterian Church a $50 0, clock
yesterday morning. The pastor. Rev E.
w. McCorkle, performed the ceremony,
in which the ring was used, in an impress
sive manner. The bride was given away
by her father, MIR. J. LIE Grande Mann
Mr.. j. S. Hart, of Roanoke, was best man,
and Miss Maude Mann. of Washington,
D. c.. was maid of honor. The ushers
were Messrs a. G. Hill. B. Fay Dono-
van, Plummer Mann, and VIM. Bowles
The ring was carried on a silver tray by
Master Nelson Bell, from Longdale.
The bride and groom left on the James
River train at $3.50 A. on. for an extended
southern tour.
On their return they will make their
home with the sroom's mother, in West
Clifton Forge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About lsichmonti's
Citizens and Other Matters.

! Citizens and Other Matters.
1 Sam Green, small colored boy, was
sent FROM the city jail yesterday to the
negro reformatory, in Hanover county.
Rev. NJ. Ashby Jones, pastor of Leigh
! Street Baptist Church, preached very in
teresting sermon in the chapel at the aims
| house last night.
| MIR. Wallace c. Saunders. While follow
| ing the Deep Run Clubs chase WedneS-
day afternoon, fell from his horse. and
! his collor-bone was fractured.
The Santa Claus party to be given at 10
West Main Street this afternoon a.
O'Clock for the little folks is to be quite
an unusual and delightful occasion.
The Church Hill Branch of the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
will hold its monthly meeting this after
| noon at o'clock at No. 2S01 East Grace
Street.
Mrs. Harwood, mother of Colonel John
S. Harwootf who has been visiting her
children in this city, returned to her
home in Portsmouth yesterday greatly
improved in health.
There was u largely attended meeting
OF the Richmond Retail Clerks Union
last night Much routine business was
transacted and a number of new men,
bers We're admitted
A young negro man named William
Anderson is under arrest at the Second
Police Station on the charge of shoot
ing at John Walker with intent to MAIN,
disable, dishgure and kill.
r. T. Ayls, an employee of Miller e Mil
ler's saw-n1ill on South Sixth Street. had
his right hand badly cut by a sharp knife
yesterday morning. The ambulance, III
charge of Dr. Gills. was summoned, and
his wound was dressed. He was sent
home
Colonel John Murphy and ais daughter
left yesterday for northern trip. Colone!
Murphy goes for pleasure as well as
business asd will remain in New York
until he grows tired OF the sights. He
will bring back with him the plans for
his new hotel
Ex-Sheriff NJ. c. Cardoza, of, Lunen-
burg county, is critically i'll at his home.
at Lunenburg Courthouse. Mr.. Cardoza
has been speechless since Wednesday
morning, and is suffering from spinal
trouble. He has just returned from
sanitarium in New York State.
Major Robert stiles. who has been a
patient at ST. Luke's Hospital since
undergoing IL severe operation n few
weeks ago. has greatly improved, and has
been removed from the hospital to his
home, No 10i East Franklin Street. He
is now rapidly regainng his strength and
will soon be out again
Virsinians III New York.
Especial Distatch t" The T!mrs.i
NEW YORK, Dec. G.-Virginians in New
York
Richmond-W. H Campbell, Mrs NJ. c.
Larus, Hoffman House W. R. Robins.
Imperial: Miss G. Ronalds Everett: N. V.
Randolph, Astor House; G.. D. Wise, AL
bert
Norfolk-T. S. Briggs. Grand Hotel: Miss
Buchanan, Delavan; N. G. Russell, Astor
House.
virginia-b. c. Barley, Imperial; J. F.
Chalmers, Herald Square; Miss Tannehill,
Everett.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
Delightful, Entertainment.

The Auxiliary OF st. Johns Circle of
Kings Daughters and Sons will give a
charming entertainment this evening at
the home of Miss Bessie French, No. 3112
East Broad Street The rooms will be
opened at SIS o'clock, and guessing at adj
vertisements will be INDUCED in Other
features of the entertainment will be vocal
solos by Mrs ISallie NJ. Brown Mrs. Kate
Barbuor Howard, and Mr.. Charles Hunter;
selections on the violin by Mr.. Edwin
Quar1es, accompanied by Mr.. Bacon, and
a recitation by Mrs. Yeamans. Dainty
refreshments will lbe served. The public
is cordially invited to attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
Eastern Shore Wavelets.

EASTVILLE, VA. Dec. 4.-Ar. c. B..
Moon. of Birds Nest, who, for the past
twenty-four years. has kept weather OBJ
servations at his place. reports the high
est temperature for November 50 degrees;
lowest, So degrees; mean. 0.s0 The low
est average zfor. November m IN the above
period was in 1SB9-4S.43 degrees.
For the past two months the Jail at tbs
place has been without an occupant This
is the first time in sixteen years that it
has remained vacant so long as month.
Mr.. L. C. Jarvis has been appointed first
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
Varncy-Cockreli.
fsncci,, pIsnatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch 20 TIC 1liiesJ
ALEXANDRIA. VA, Dec t-A pretty
marriage occurred at O'Clock to-nisht at
the residence of Mrs Ada V Sockreli'
when her daughter, Miss Mamie, neGaliie
the bride of tSIr. VIM. eaffes, Oh ~ isas Z,
aIexandria couuty. The parlors were pref
.tilv decorated for the occasion. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. F. F. NJ.
Day of the Del Ray NJ. E. Church. of
Alexandria county. Only the Immediate
relatives and friends of the contracting
parties were present After the ceremony
thes couple left for a northern bridal tour.
They Will reside in this city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
Prominent Editor Here.

Mr. Samuel NJ. Anderson, Jr-, editor OF
THE Weed" one of the leading tobacco
journals of the West, published at Louis
VILE is in Richmond on business. He is
registered at the Jefferson Mr.. Anderson
is a recognized authority on matters per-
tanning to the cultivation and manufacture
of tobacco. He goes North to-day to give
some expert opinions III reference to to-
bacCo manufacturing machinery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
DIR. Calisch,s Subject

Rabbi Z. n. Calisch will deliver this
evenins the third of his series of lee
t,iras on Religious Founders, the subject
for Tonight, being "Confucius.', In view
Of the present crisis in China this sub
iect has an added interest, in that the
iacfure will show how the teachings of
.tsonflci,ls have contributed to bring about
the conditions which rendered this crisis
.noss;ble. These lectures have proved to
he exceedingly Interesting, and they have
been heard thus far by aver increasing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
COMPANY EXONERATED.
Commissioner Of Agriculture Renders
Decision in DISPUTED Case.

Commissioner of. Agriculture koiner-
has rendered a decision in the case
charging Thorn and Price. of brakes
Branch, with handling fertilizers which
did not come up to the required standard.
BY the decision of Commissioner Koiner
the Virginia State Fertilizer Company is
completely eXonerated.