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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21

a HOMELf but very expressive
~ adage says that the proof
L. ~ of the pudding lies in the
eating. The figures present.
ed to the stockholders of the D.. l.. &
w. Railroad company in the first am
nual report of the new management
explain Yer" satisfactorily why there
has not been minute since President
Truesdale took huld that his re-elec-
tion was in any danger.
The conversion of a half-million- dol
lar deficit into nearly two-million-
dollar surplus over and above the regu-
lar dividend reflects partly more
prosperous general condition Of busi-
ress; but il is simply fair to add that
1T also represents in large degree the
new life and broader IDEAS introduced
by the Truesdale mana cement. These
young men have come out of the west
with their lungs full of ozone and have
breathed into railway system which
had logged along the energy that has
in a twelve-month, carried It to the
very forefront of the sharp COMPETE
tion prevalent in the east. They have
done this by getting right down to the
task Of introducing modern economies
and treating patrons. not as necessary
evils. but as men ana women 10 be
pleased.
II has necessarily followed that in
the rush of this extraordinary per-
formance some things have been done
which shouiI not have been done, and
vice versa. These matters will doubt
less soon adjust themselves The first
years work was somewhat cXnerimca-
tai. But the lines Of policy are now
more accurately defined ana comyre-
hended, and there will be a greater
margin of time to give to the smooth
inG out Of tanGles
The congTa Tatulatiors which the "ncw
management' people are today receive
ing have been well en- D.. u by the hard
est Of hard work ana none should be-
. Crude them.
The london war Office evdently does
not rrorosc to give out any more news
~ that VIII be subject to adverse revision
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21

John Wanamaker's reform paper, the
North American, prevailed upon a
clergyman. the Rev. MIR. Seasholes, by
Langtry's representation of THE De-
generates" the other night and the
good gentleman Is properly shocked
to the extent of a column in the re-
form paper. Just what particular de-
gree of credit rebounds to the Journal.
the minister, the public or anybody
else by this performance Is not OK
planned, but as an advertisement for a
very immoral play the method of he
North American may be considered a
shining success.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21
Our Challies

Are too handsome to de.
scribe and our assortment
NOW is far more extensive
than in any season heretofore,
but on account of the scarcity
in all the finer grades, this
condition will only last for a
limited time, and early buy
ers will get by far the best
selection.
See our exhibit this week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21
TEN PAGES.
SCRANTON. FEBRUARY 81. 1900

1t is announced on good authority
that the supporters of Senator Quay's
cause in the senate intend soon to force
a show of hands. 1t Is high time. IT is
due to the people of Pennsylvania that
they should know where they are at.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21

capital of a corpof alton shall not have
been paid in and the capital paid IL
insufficient to satisfy It's debts. eacn
stockholder shall be required to pay
on each share held by him his propor-
ton of the amount necessary to satisfy
the debts.
No lean shall be made to a stock
holder by a corporation in which he Is
Interested. Any corporation shall have
the power to hold the stock or securi-
ties of other corporations. No corpor-
alton shall, make dividends except from
the net profits arising from its busl-
ness. A strict provision will prevent
the issuing of fraudulent prospectuses
or advertisements. SO as to protect
innocent investors. Every promoter
is declared to have a fiduciary relation
toward q company in which he is en-
gagged in promoting, and he is not al
lowed to sell his own property to a
company unless the shareholders are
made fully aware Of the transaction,
and he is not to retain any money or
stock received by him In connection
with the promotion of the company,
except with the consent of the stock
holders. Accurate books of accounts
are to be kept and the shareholders
balance sheet Is to be mailed to each
stockholder annually. Complete an
nual reports are required to be filed by
these corporations with TIE secretary
of state, the report to include the
stockholders balance sheet. Any two
or more corporations orgar;zed under
this act may consolidate, and a stock
holder dissenting from such merger
| may compel the company to buy his
stock at price to be fixed by three
appraisers appointed by the court. AS
| an inducement to existing corporations
F., to re-organize on the new basis, the
| organization tax Is reduced from one
eighth to one-fifticth of one per cent.
Governor Roosevelt, who intends 70
push the bill. relies upon public opinion
to force such reorganization once the
! bill is enacted ard generally UNDER
stood. Its provisions seem absolutely
| fair.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21

The article in yesterdays Tribune
headed Dying Century Passed in Re-
view" should have been credited to
the Chicago Times Herald. The omis-
sion of the credit line was accidental.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21

"<H HE ATTENTION of our read
ers is directed TO the sta
Il tistical table elsewhere.
showing the marvellous TO.
sulls of Thirty Years of American Ex.
pansion'' This table was prepared
from official sources At the instance Of
Secretary Gage. for use by him in n
speech delivered last evening in Chi
cago; but it's value Is so manifest as
focusing the nations achievements
during the present generation that we
have put it in large type so that no
reader can overlook il.
If the reader will run his eye down
the column showing the percentages Of
increase or decrease in the three de-
cades he will observe only three minus
signs. two Of which are in the nations
favor. There has been decline of -
per cent. in tie average freight rat,,
per ton per mile, of goods hauled by
the steam railroads: and decrease of
63 per cent. in the imports Of manu-
facturcs of Iron and steel: ard no Cna
would have it otherwise. The decrease
Of "A per cent. in the tonnage of Amer
lean vessels engaged in foreign trade
is the sole item of discoura cement
comprehended within the extraordinary
exhibit, and congress is today consid-
ering measures Of remedy.
BY study of tbe plus signs the intel
ligent reader "a1 perceive very clearly
why expansion of territory and politi-
cal influence is necessary sequel of
this amazing home growth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21

Binghamton is soon to have an art
gallery. The citizens feel that a mu-
nicipality known as the "Parlor City
should have something more education
al in the line of art within its limits
than cigar-boX labels and twentieth
century calendars.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21

The war correspondent seems to be
disposed to allow the Manila end OF the
cable to cool off.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21
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The Prang Platinettes.

Teachers and superintendents de.
string for class use in picture study.
something that is substantial and
inexpensive will find these beautiful
new reproductions Of great value.
We have 100 different subjects to
select from. The prices are very
reasonable and the assortment is
complete.
The Pen CarbonL Letter Book
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21

.'a....u DItl ds pastor Ol f'lSNlOuln
church. said in Il sermon preached on
Sunday last: I'VE hear great deal
about the decline of the drama. Il has
become. not great exposition of in
teliec,.. but a degra iins exhibition Of
, thing WI tas lost the last vestige
OF wonlanhood, Victim Of her own sin
and mans selfish. iicentiousness. The
g stage is filled with all manner of para
sites who minister tn the eye and pas
sion. without sufficient brains TO inter-
pret Shakespeare. Goldsmith, or any Of
the great teachers who taught through
the wonderful parable OF the stage !
would rather black boots; 1t would be
Something honest"
As II to justify Hr, Hills condemna-
tion of the stage, the New York Sun Of
yesterday contained the following:
Police Inspector Thompson visited Wal
lacks theatre last night with stem
oSrapher to secure evidence tnat
"sapho" Is an immoral play. After the
play he said: ~ went there to get evil
dence and ! got it," Assistant District
Attorney Daniel O'Reilly was at the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21

And now, according to reports. the
Democratic revolutonists in Kentucky
threaten to bring an indictment against
Governor Taylor for the murder Of
Gocbel and force him to Il tria! before
a packed jury and a prejudiced court.
1t remains to be seen what there is in
TINS threat The attempt to execute it,
however. would be pretty sure to mean
trouble in allopathic doses.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21

play and after the performance said
what | saw tonight Is enough for me-
I think the production IA clear violation
of the law and intend to take the
matter before the grand jury. I consid-
or that We have sufficient evidence TO
stol the performance"
Of course plays like "Sapho are not
more representative of the drama as u
whole than courtesans are representa-
tive of womanhood. They are the ex-
ccrtions. not the rule. At the same
time, IT is undeniable that the stage
would be the better for a thorough
cleaning out. When there Is talk in
wide open New York Of turning the
police on Il performance the necessity
for publication must, indeed. be great.
Mr.. Macrum says he has the docu-
ments to prove that British officials
tainpered with his official mail. The
state department says he never pre-
fei red q complaint befort 1t. Congress
had adopted a resolution calling for the
facts and this is Mr.. Macrum's chance.
IL there has been any funny business
in South Africa, it is not too late to
demand proper satisfaction from the
offenders.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21
Regulating Corporations.

4 BILL HAS BEEN introduced
~ at Albany to conform with
Governor Rcosevelt's ideas
lAn .i,hin.,t nS h.,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21
Railroad Men
Get Ready
for Inspection

We have now a full liue of
all makes Of Watches that
we guarantee to pass.
Buy your Watches of an
old reliable house. Not some
agent who will open shop for
two or three months and then
skip out. We are here to
stay. Our guarantee is "as
good as gold" Prices as
low as any.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21
The Stage.

Hi. REV DIR. N, d. HILLS,
successor of Henry Ward
n B'echer and III. Lyman Alb
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21

The london war Office evidentl,, does
not rrorose to give out any more news
p that viii be subject to adverse revision.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21
Thirty Years of Expansion.

"\HE ATTENTION of our read
ers is directed to the sta
Il tistical table elsewhere.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-21
President Truesdale Reelected.

a HOMELY but very expressive
~ adage says that the proof
L. n of the pudding lies in the
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-02-27
THE FRUIT CROP NOW SAFE
Present Indications Are That it Will
be Full Crop.

The prospects for a large fruit crop
this year are considered good. Farmers
and fruit growers in this section eX-
press this opinion. The recent cold
spell. they say has good effect upon the
orchards and has practically insured q
full crop of fruit
The Seaboard Air Line people say that
they consider the outlook for Il heavy
yield OF fruit along this line exception
ally good and believe 1t has been
strengthened by the recent cold snap.
which will serve to keep down the sap
until the proper time for 1T to rise
\ man from the west who Is interested
in apple growing says he considers tf1'.
present outlook for q good fruit year bet
ter than the West has perhaps ever
known. He spoke very hopefully OF the
outlook in all the sections. particularly
IN the Piedmont section Of tho State.
whero many Young orchards are just be-
ginning TO bear. and said that he believed
more fruit would be grown there this
year than had been grown III ten years
1t is not denied that there as always Il
possibility of late cold doing much
damage. but indications do not point tina
way this year. and the outlook IS very
FAVORABLE.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-02-27
BRYAN AT NASHVILLE.
He Addresses An Audience Of 1000 at
The Tabernacle.

Nashville. Tenn. Feb 24.- Hon Nl!-
liam Jennings Bryan arrived here to-
night. He was met some distance o::t OF
town by a committee OF citizens and a.
The railway station a vast crowd garner
ed to greet him. Shortly after arriving
Mr.. Bryan addressed audience OF
1O00 people at the Tabernacl". His re-
marks We're along the same lines follow
cd during his Southern trip. trusts and
imperialism being discussed II IL: order
mentioned Tomorrow Mr. 6ryan will
visit the historic ':Hernitage the oh
home of ex-President Andrew jackson.
The "Hermitage" is thirteen miles from
the city. and the-aay will be consumed
in the trip. Mr.. Bryan's plan is TO leave
tomorrow night for Memphis.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-02-27
: otton Mills Corning South:


the best ana most improved machinery
for the Manufacture " the fines, grades
OF cotton. The workmanship II every
department OF the leadng Southern
nslIe = tue best that can hc found ana
the general character Of labor employed
compares favurably with that engaged in
the best mills in the North or a; Man
chester. Better still. the operatives are
happy and conTcutei, ana such things az
strikes and labor troubles are almost mn
known in the South. which IL certainly
destined 70 become the great cotton man
ufacturing center Of the world.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-02-27
To Ask for Indemnity.

Washington. Feb. o,22-After iuyeSti-
eating the killing Of the young American
Pears in Honduras about year ago.
the State Department has decided upon
q formal request for indemnity, probably
for $4,000 from the Hon'!nrian GOV
crnment and Minister Hunter will be
instructed accordingly.
Pears Vas killed by sentinal toward
tie close Of the revolution in Honduras.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-02-27
To Play the U Of Va. Boys.

Philadelphia. Pa. Feb. o2.-The Uni
vers;ty of pCnnsy lyinias base bail
schedule for the coming season lllots
,pril o::;rd and o4th 10 :hc University v
OF Virginia at Charlottesville.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-02-27

III weeds grow apace' Impurities
i'll your blood will also grow unless you
promptly eXpel them by taking Hood 5
Sarsaparilla
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-02-27
A Washington's Birthday Party.

Pittsboro, \. C.. Feb. Speciall-
The social event Of the past week here
vas Il Washington birthday party.
-ivcn at the ho>pitabie home OF Dr.. anG
Mrs. j. 3. Matthews, complimentary -
he young ladies and gentlemen OF TIL.
rillagc. Beautiful and handsome prize.
We're given the most and least success
rul contestant in The exciting and IN
tere~tine game which composed the
evenings entertainment. The first prize
4 lovely silver harchetswa~ won by Mr
\. H. London. while the boohy prize b.
ing luscious bunch IF original George
Washington Cherries was awarded -
Mr.. Il. v Strauchan.
The occasion Will long he remembered
hy those who were resent as onr o. The
most delightful and enjoyable of The sea
son.
Representative Richard. on. of Tennes-
see. has introduced i bill to prevent the
ctet 70
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-23
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Japanese RIums.


AS the time ior buying plum trees is
usually 10 the winter the following re-
msrks may be timek and Of interest to
those who intend to'Duy plum trees
II is 10 be regretted that, as a rule the
Japanese plums which have been an i'm
portant addition to the orchard fruits
in other states do not fruiesutcesstully
10 this1hmats counto Of the blooms
and young fruit destroyed BY the
late sping frosts. Notwithstanding the
fact that the Japanese plum is adapted
to wider range Of territory tnan either
the European or native plums, aud
while 10 New Mexico the trees, as far as
known, thrive and bloom profusely, yet
this type of plums does not fruit yearly
so successfully as the European va ieues
or those like Goes Golden Drop, yellow
Egg, German Prune, Damson, Washing
ton and others Of the same family
Ia the experiment station orchard at
Meslla Park twelve Japanese varieties
have been tested, and since 1895 obser
vatious on their blooming aud ripeniug
periods have been taken. All Of these
are good, heavy, and with one exception,
early bloomers The Ogon is the only
variety that comes near being late
! 50 4usY eel 4ss eag,-..s 80 y.
! rhsffuit, which is rouud medium aud
yellow, drops badly just as 5oon as it
begins to riDen. The Huanhume, Sat
Buma and Kelsey are exceedingly early
bloomers, while the Botans, Burbank
and Hattankio are slightly later. Ocea-
sionally few blooms escape the frosts,
but with the exception of the Ogon
there has never been crop Of the Jap
anese varieties in the orchard except
this year. The spring of 1900 was IN.
usually favorable, in the absence AZ the
severe late frosts; and as a result Of this
favorable spring some of the varieties
produced a fair crop. Occasionally, the
spring is so favorable that the main crop
Of blooms is not destroyed by the frosts
bus such springs are the exceptions and
not the rule
Enough has been done at the expert
ment station with the Japanese plums tC
demonstrate that they are not adapted
toour climate, and persons intending t
plant plum trees should guard against
investing their money 10 Japanese vari
eties. There are plenty Of European va
rieties which are a success 10 the terri
tory and any one wishing to inform him
self on these plums can do 50 by writing
to the experiment station at Mesills
Park-Fabiap Garcia, New Mexico Col
lege Of Agriculture aud Mechanic Arts.
Daniel Mcmillan. Of Buffalo, N "
who, it is said, has been promised tbi
appointment Of judge OF the Fifth iudic
ial district of New Mexico by presiden
Mckinley, to succeed Charles A LELAND
arrived at Santa Fe last week.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-23
rhe TwIee.a.lgeeE RepubIle.

Every Monday and Thursday news
psper as good as d magazine and bet
ter, for it contains the latest telegraph
as we'll as well as interesting stories lis
sent 10 the subscribers of the "Twice-a.
Week Republic, which is only 81 year
The msn who reads the "Twice-a-
Week" Republic knows an about ahairs
political. domestic and foreign events; is
posted about the markets AID commer-
cial matters generally.
The woman who reads the "Twice-a
Week" Republic gathers bit Of valu-
able Information about Observation-Disclosures
and late fashions and finds recreation
10 the bright stories that come under
both the headiugs OF fact and fiction.
There is gossip about new books and a
dozen other topios Of special interest to
the widt awake man aud woman
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-23

at the Nathan Shoe and Clothing
company's in Durango you viii find
those clothing bargains you are looking
ior. Correct in price and quality.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-23

The thirty y-fourth legislative assembly
Of New Mexico will meet in the sity o.
Santa Fe on the third Monday, the 2lst
day Of January, 1900.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-23
rhantaaIvinn ProeIamatIon.


Executiv once. Santa Fe. N. NJ,
November z, 1900 Whereas the pfesi
dent Of the United States has desig
mated and set apart by proclamation
Thursday, the 29th day Of November,
A. D. 1900 as a day Of National Thanks
giving for the mercies shown to US as
nation during the past year. Now. there
fore, 1, Miguel A. Otero, governor Of the
territory Of New Mexico, in accordance
with the suggestions contained in the
proclamation OF the president, and by
virtue Of the power conferred on me by
law, do alao here designate and proclaim
Thursday, the 2sth day Of November,
A. ID. 1890, legal holiday ia New Mex
leo, aud ~ recommend mat the oldest
Of a Ameritan holidays, Dt observed ~
our people as a day Of Thanksgiving to
God for the manifold blessings he has
vouchsafsd to us during the last year Of
the nineteenth century; for the kindly
fruits Of the earth in their season, and
fer our immunity from the disease and
calamity which has come to some parts
Of our union. Let US assemble on that
day at eur several places of worship, and
at our homes; ana in public service. and
private devotion, thank the Great Giver
Of all good for his mercy and kindness
to us as people, and Individually, and
earnestly pray for continuance of that
divine favor and guidance which has led
rs in the past.
On that day let US also remember the
needy and distressed, and assist them in
such tangible way as will besr relieve
them, and if there are any personal Ill
feelings between any Of our citizens, let
each on that day honestly strive to be
reconciled with the other, and generally
let that day be one of peace, friendship
and good deeds.
Done at the Executive Office in the City
Of Santa Fe this the 18th day Of No
vember, in the year Of our Lord One
Thousand Nine Hundred.
Witness my hand and the great seal OF
the territory Of New Mexico, on the
day and date first above written.
MIGUEL A. OpERO.
BY the governor
tsiqnedl GEORGE Il. WALLACE,
Secretary Of Territory of New Mexico
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-23
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AN UNFoRTUFEATE AFFAIR.

the h1oes Of excitement for days Iast
coroner jury there mpaneled has debeed evidence n
vovng dead girls honor professional mans reputation and
the free tl who cared 20
Taken consigned gravain mother earth that
paeed Table ud under
Of the Of physicians held
post determine the fact whhero uner phyeic
, had 10 criminal way been the cause Of the death
Who realas and havesympeh5 o hauguise aud the
father and the mother oi he isurad u her
ieess scandal and suspicion their
pitess anges Investigate inquired e
maicsty cf b
ko cr uD andoly
s.
r I'D E
you, phscate coQpeGs jury. be
careful y1ueyer were before veract which a lhal
eyiences operfta hers And
the caroner iu srt well and good ond long
verdict s That the edeeassd 70 her death through
. uf the county and the
Q oondemu fellow beings swifty,
. ns granted b been heard suel aaato
q good county for aday TO
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