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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
AMERICAN DIPLOMACY.
". f. Curtis in Chicago Record.

Apropos of the complications with Turkey, an
interesting story is told of bit OF strategy that
was employed by the Rev. DIR. Cyrus liamlin to
secure the original frmn from the sultan for the
erection of Roberts college. DIR. llamlin and
his associates of the missionary board, with the
aid Of the United States minister, had been try
ing for years to secure permission from the sui
tan for the erection Of a Christian college in
Constantinope for the education OF native mis-
sionaries, and while his majesty's promises were
plentiful the formal permit could never be OBJ
tanned. So they waited from month to month
and year to year, renewing their applications
with more or less energy every time an oppOr-
tunity was offered, and receiving the most cor
dial assurances and the most solemn promises,
but never getting the formal license. In the
midst of their perpleNity and Encouragement
feet Of American men'Of-war arrived at ConStan.
tirople on a pleasure cruise, and were received
by the sultan and the members Of his court as
well as by the American residents. While visit
ing the flagship one day DIR. IIamin was asked by
the admiral il they could do anything for him.
eyes" replied the missionary. ''you can rem
der me a great service il YOU will instruct your
officers and men TO inquire Of everybody they
meet when the firman for the erection of Roberts
college is to be issued. II is not necessary to
say anything further just ask them to make
the inquiry of everybody they meet and say
nothing more" The instructions were sent
around the feet and thereafter daily the officers
and men would ask everybody: "When will the
sultan issue the firman for Dr. Hamlin's college?
Three days later the document was issued; the
mysterious inquiries were reported at court from
every direction and the sultan was convinced that
the presence OF the American mcn'of-war was due
to his delay in carrying out his promise. 1t
might be we'll, therefore, to send over another
fleet and instruct the officers to inquire when the
sultan is going to pay that 100000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

cluding these words: Now IL
ever the Christian man should
be the Christian citizen. On
the one hand. recent events have
thrust on the American people new
problems which only the highest and
purest craftsmanship can solve. on
the other hand, colossal evils, not Of
recent date, menace our civilization.
Some have been already named. Add
to them the corruption and venality
charged upon much of our political
life, the political ownership of cities
and states by one man or few men
whose will is law, the unrestrained
immigration of the ignorant and
vicious, the increasing use of mob law
and lynchings for the regular pro-
cesses of delaying and often distrusted
courts. the sharp hostility of classes
readily passing into violence and MUIR
der. the suppression of the civil
rights of the negro, and the mill
tary spirit vigorous and valuable,
yet liable to incite to inexcusable
wars-these are among the perils that
confront our Christianity"
The conference finds in this address
safe and comprehensive guide to ac-
tion. No stronger ecclesiastical mes
sage has been written in this genera
ton,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

One of the "insurgent" newspaper
organs intimates that Attorney Gen.
eral Elkin is a coming power in Penn
sylvania politics. The word Coming
only partly expresses the truth; for
to a considerable extent, as the in
surgents have to their grief discov-
cred, John p. Elkin has already come.
The reasons which have made him
influential naturally promise, as poll
tics goes, a continuation of prominence
and power. Men who are honest, in
telligent, resourceful, loyal to friends
and vet broad-minded enough not TO
feel personal bitterness toward pollti-
cal opponents usually do come"
when they engage actively in politics
and develop special aptitudes for or
ganization and strategy, Mr.. Elkin is
of this class.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
TWINS.

Ing twins, guess, cause my Ma say
I'm two little girls. An one O. me
Is Good little girl; an the other m she
Is Bad little girl as she can be.
An Ma say so, most ever day.
An she's the funniest MAJ Cause when
My Doll won't mind, an ist cry,
Wy, men my Ma she sob an sigh,
An say, Dear Good little girl, good.by
Bad little girls coined here agan!"
Last time at Ma act that away,
] cried all to mysef awhile
Out on the steps, an non | smlc
An git my Doll all fix in style,
An. go in where Mas at an say:
Morning to you, Momlny dear!
Where's that Bad little girl wuz here?
Bad little girls goned clean away,
An Good little girls coined back TO stay
james Whitcomb Riley, in the Century.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

Archbald's timely charge to
"A the grand jury upon the
subject of violations of the
liquor law the lesson which needs to
be thoroughly impressed upon the pub
lie opinion of our community, is that
one violation of the law tends to in
duce another: that respect cannot be
maintained for law in general If par
ticular laws by common consent are
permitted to fall into notorious disre-
pute.
The man who persistently ignores
the law requiring the taking out of
license to sell liquor is not without ex-
cuse in the fact that the protection
promised in that license against Illicit
competition is withheld. Yet he him
self adds largely to the laxity of pub
laws to be violated without dread of
punishment: for he constitutes a walk
ing advertisement of the fact that law
breaking is safe occupation.
Judge Archibald has made clear that
higher than constable, policeman,
the bench is the power of public opin-
ion as reflected in the jury box. The
twelve jurors who try each case are
drawn at random from among all
classes of the population, and upon the
whole they fairly represent a rough
average of the varying opinions Of
classes and sections which combine to
form public opinion No safer method
of government has been devised than
that which puts the sovereign power
directly into the hands of the people to
be governed. They can then order the
kind of government which they like,
and change it when it ceases to sat-
isfy them.
Thus it is that juries, who represent
this rule of the people in the processes
of our courts, have it in their power
and are in public duty bound to stand
for law and order, not only with re-
gard to great crimes against property
and person but toward crime and law
breaking of all kinds. They are the
peoples commissioners who sit in the
place of judgment upon the facts in a
cause at trial; if the facts show that
law of the people has been broken, re-
creant indeed will be the peoples trus-
tees If they permit sympathy or preju-
dice to nullify justice. The law broken
today may be only liquor law; but if
that violation is overlooked by a
lenient jury why should the law
breaker Of tomorrow hesitate to
go step further in his con-
tempt for the statutes and commit out
rage upon property or person?
The mistake back of most of this
prevalent laxity in public opinion is in
the widespread belief that few citi-
zens only are interested in halting the
violations. 1t may be that a few only
are active in the work of detection and
arrests; but every person in Lacka-
wanna county is directly concerned,
both in his pocketbook, in his physical
safety and his moral welfare, in the
question of law enforcement and good
order. Good order means lower taxes;
it means a safer community to live in;
it means an atmosphere more congenial
to the development Of contented homes.
In their hearts the men who violate
the liquor laws know that they ought
not to do so: while their tongues find
excuses their better nature condemns.
Improvement in these things it not to
be expected in a miraculous manner;
but the pressure for it must fit the un-
deniable necessity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

The arrest of the former chief finan-
cial agent of the Cuban postoffice de-
partment on a charge of embezzling
100000 of government money is not
made less pleasant by the fact that
he Is an American. We trust that he
is innocent, that there has been a
mistake. But if he is guilty, ordinary
punishment will not suffice. There
Will be need of exemplary justice.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
Legislative.

Scranton is said to be the only city
in the country that boasts of a public
park containing a toll gate within it's
limits. The Elmhurst Boulevard toll
house near Nay Aug Falls is an orna-
ment that could well be spared.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

the Associated Press to make distnc-
tion among persons who wish to pur-
chase information and news for pur-
poses of publication. The publisher
who can pay for the Associated Press
service is to get 1t, no matter where
he purchases other news.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

Unless a Populist party or something
Of the sort is organized in. Porto Rico,
the affairs in that country will scarce
ly be accompanied by enough excite
ment in future to verify the predic-
tions Of the anti-administration pro-
phets.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
THE PRIMARIES TO DATE.

The following table prepared by friends Of ex.
Senator Quay shows their estimate OF the mum.
Der Of legislative nominees in counties expected
to go Republican, who will enter the next sena.
torial caucus Taking the final vote for United
States senator in the last session as a basis FOR
comparison they assert that Quay has net gain
up to this time Of o. The table is as follows:
Anti.
Caucus Caucus Caucus Caucus
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
The Neostyle
Duplicat ......

1t will print 1000 copies
from one original writing,
drawing or music, and $500
copies from any original writ
ten on any typewriter. We
are agents for the above and
have one in use for the in
spection of any one interested
in duplicating machines.
The Planetary Pencil Sharp.
ener, improved, The Star
Paper Fastener, improved.
We will put either in your
office on trial for a few days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

Judge Dunno of the Chicago circuit
court has made final decree against
the Associated Press in a suit insti-
tuted by the Chicago Inter Ocean
which, in effect, denies the right of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

Aguinaldo shows a disposition to
rival the famous Patti in the matter
of farewell appearances.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

England would regard a pro-Boer res
olution in the senate as a joke.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
FINLEY s
Infants
Department

All the little details for our
annual opening of "Baby
Furnishings" are now conf
plete, and OH Monday we
will place on sale our spring
line of Infants and Children's
Hats, Caps, Cloaks, etc., etc,
aud invite your inspection of
the same.
Children's Silk and
Null Bonnets.
Silk, Null, Leghorn
and Milanaise
Braid Hats
Children's French Cord
"Wash Bonnets"
a speciality.
French Hand
Embroidered Shoes,
Bibs and Baby
Carriage Pillows.
Complete line of Infants
Long Cloaks i'm
"Cashmere,"
Bedford Cord"
"China" "Faille" and
"Bengaline Silk" etc
Ask to see our Golf and Sea
Shore sun bonnets in the
new mushroom shapes:
Sale lasts the entire week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

:" One doubtful.
gain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

Captain Gridley's son, John, Of whom this is a
photograph, has been appointed a second lieu
tcrant in the marine corps and will shortly be
assigned to a ship. The son Of the man to whom
Dewey said: "You may begin on that mcmor.
able May day in Manila bay is sure Of well
come in the navy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

There girl with who used to complain very
often feeling WE'LL and sometimes she would be for
three days talking with her day about Rpan abues and
what they for when she told that she sufferer
constipation that what made her feel wretchedy
She often i'll from she sad that she had bed and
had her from the studio times during the
and made her good days work of the
she suffered had the Tabules with the time and
her several advising hero them She used thm
and liked them much that she afterwards bought supply
They helped her much that she has been troubled since She
began taking them, She thinks they are splendid
,, a las hnwt Neat
New
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
Address of the rlethodist Bishops

HE ADDRESS of the bishops
to the Methodist general
conference, read last Thurs
DAY hN RiShnn AndrnNNs and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
EVERETT'S

Horses and carriages are su-
perior to those Of any other
livery in the city.
If you should desire to 60
for drive during this delight
ful period Of weather, call tele-
phone 1914, and Everett will
send you a first-class outfit
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
The Peoples Affair.

.HE CENTRAL point in Judge
Archbald's timely charge to
"A the grand jury upon the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29

reason cloth and soft kids are in favor for the
tops Of walking well Of dress boots. In dress
boots and ties these frequently made Of the
same materials the dresses with which they are
be
Extreme nannish shoes used only by those
who prefer comfort 10 elegance and there is a
growing desire for small looking footwear Toes
are narrower and heels smaller and higher than
last season.
fathers shoe buckles, for verify she viii be the
envy OF all her kind when she appears upon the
summer verandah wearing them a decoration
10 the broad tongued patent leather slippers so
much vogue.
Slipper trimmings many and varied, and any,
thing that is pretty is fat. Mousselre and
chiffon are still favorites, are also velvet bows
win let or rhinestone buckles Patent leather slip
pers with red heels and velvet bows Of the same
shade are still holding sway in many quarters.
no well dressed woman should be without boots
and ties for walking. patent leather ties for after
noon functions. and house and party slippers
walking as outing boot is for dress occasions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
FLOWER PTZZLE.


The puzzle given below was made UP by Miss
Lucy J. Carman and her pupils at the village
school in Mecklenburg. n. Y A souvenir will be
given to every little boy and girl who answers each
number correctly. Answers should be sent TO the
Chdren's Corner before May a.
/ A snake. a part OF its head
2 Two parts OF the face.
3. Spry animals; a grain.
L. A wild animal; girls name
5 A domestic animal; slide.
g. \ tin dish. a letter of the alphabet.
Z. To crack. an imaginary animal.
S. Happy; personal pronoun; an exclamation;
girl
9. Always; adding.
10 A dude; the king of beasts,
II. A harsh note; You and l.
u. A girls name; total.
13. Hatred
IA A beverage; straight lines.
Is. To burst letter of the alphabet.
&c. Unmarried men; implements FOR fastening.
II. A beast OF burden; a girls name.
IS. \ part of a train; our country
10. Opposite OF nights; letter Of the alphabet.
20. A sly animal; part Of costume.
o. 4 boys nickname: a proposition: article; 70
draw: fruit stone.
% To rouse from sleep 10 steal; within.
q. A gum resin to relate.
q. That which is thrown; part OF the body.
%. A set OF rooms; garden vegetable.
-. A growth the feet; bOlted grain.
81. Belonging TO the cat family; a boys nickname:
exclamation.
2S. Joyous; precious metal
90. Herds.
30 Women a part OF their dress.
81. A Christmas green: bird OF prey
81. A male child very fine meal
60. A Girls name; a proposition; an article; the
lOwland between two mountains
"a. A boys name: old fashioned pen.
80. Frozen rain, to let fall.
"a. The hour when school is out.
81. \ pet animal; blossom
SO. A cold white substance; a dance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29

little Willy Whitebird, five years old and the girl
is Victoria Strikepenty, six years old
These children full of fun and play, but the
boy likes best to shoot with bow and arrows. In
in the arena, and practise for hour or while
Victoria will pick up the arrows which fall to the
ground and bring them 10 Willy TO try over again.
Victoria has 4 little doll which she loves dearly,
although it is in rather a dilapdated condition.
She calls it by Indian name which means
turtle dove" and the poor little doll has its china
toes broken off and both arms are dislocated. She
has dressed it herself in blue and white gingham
and has tried 70 make it look like a real American
dolly.
Willy wtitebird wears a strip of buckskin all
beads and porcupne quilts fastened into the lock Of
hair at the back Of his head, and Victoria has her
braids tied at the ends with punches Of beads and
odd coins. Their dress is made snowy possible
with metal rings and circular bits Of looking glass
and when they ride into the ring to show how the
Indians their camps their faces are stained
with yellow and red paint. just like their fathers
and mothers. They 40 not speak English now but
in another year these children sent to school
oy the United States Government at thsirr home in
the Pine Ridge Reservation. South Dakota
The children who came with the Wild West show
last year were Tom Black Fox, six years old, and
Lucy Lone Elk. seven years Of age. Little Tom
has since died, but Lucy IS school in Pine Ridge
A few years ago of the boys that Colonel
Cody had under his charge Johnny Burke No
Neck who is now being educated college He
the only surviving Indian after the battle OF
Wounded Knee Creek on December 90 1890 and was
found helpless baby under bush by No-Neck
who hghting with the United States soldiers
The baby carried 10 camp and named after
Major John Burke, who is of Colonel Cody 3
aids, well the Indian who rescued him The
poor little papOose was saved none 30 soon, as he
would have been devoured by wolves before the
day had dawned.
There are many beautiful legends which the Ind
ians from ancient times have handed down TO
their children and they all relate something in
nature, either the seasons, the flowers, birds
fish the elements. One which is very pretty tells
of the passing Of the winter and the coming of
spring, and how the trailing arbutus which some
times is called the 'mayfower' originated. 1t
reads follows:
LEGEND OF THE ARBUTUs.
Many ago there lived old alone in
his lodge beside frozen stream IN the forest. His
locks and beard were long and white with age He
was heavily clad IN furs. for snow and ice were
everywhere. The winds blew wildly through the
forest, and the old went about searching in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
NEW-ENGL4ND JrvIORs

The Society Of England Juniors hsld It's
closing meeting OF the season the home OF grs.
George Wilson, No I3s West Fifty-eighth-st. when
reports OF the years work read. The society
has membership OF hfty an appropriate pin has
been adopted and the colors are red and white.
the same those OF the National Society OF New
England Women.
The aims OF the Juniors are historical PATRIOTS
philanthTOpiC and literary. and Mrs. Augustus c.
Dexter the president has done much
interest in the organization.
Through the generosity OF Alice L DemoreSt. tho
first e-president and the Misses Wilson tre
society presented the school fOr little crippes
with $50 twenty-five dollars has also been do
mated toward the scholarship fund that the New
England Women are raising
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
MISS WOOLLEY HONORED.
COLLEGE WOMEN GIVE RECEPTION
TO HER-MANY WELL KNOWN
EDUCATORS PRESENT

The complimentary reception and breakfast given
yesterday al he Fifth Avenue Hotel by the New
York AIuu1nae associations Of Mount Holyoke Col
fere and Wheaton Seminary 10 Miss Mary Emma
w7oHev. president-elect o. Mount HoIyoke, a
brilliant affair
reception was held in the green parlor at
80 o'clock and old and young graduates Of both
me institutions were present the number Of
nearly three hundred
II vas interesting 70 see the greetings exchanged
bv members OF the older classes. who. in many
cases had not met IN years. Mrs. c. II. Cordey
was The only member present from the class of
=. ana Miss Pamela Gray represented At.
The honors n presiding were shared by Mrs
Y J. Barry Of Passaic. y. J., president of the
Nev-york Aiumnze Association Of Mount Holyoke,
and Mrs Kate Epson Clark. president of the
Wheaton Alumna Association.
Among the guests were Miss Helen Could, Mrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
BEAUTIFYING FRONT YARDS.

The unaccountabIe indifference felt by the ma
jority of well 10 do and very rich property
holders OF NewYork in the appearance of the strip
of ground around their houses has already been
spoken Of in these columns but it is a criticism
that will bear repetition especially just at this
son. when a square foot Of earth affords de-
ghtfu possibilities.
Tt is simply incomprehensible TO me-" remarked
a lover of flowers. who. although living In
apartment house. has several window gardens of
great beauty. why people who spend any amount
of money on daily living and whose houses
uxurously furnished do not give a contract TO
some city gardener, If they 10 want the trouble
themselves keep their area plots in at least good
condition. The rank tufts or spring grass with
patches Of dank earth between, constantly
sees are my mind simply disgracefu!
L walked up a side street yesterday, and passed
a modest little house with a dressmaker's sign in
the front window. 1t had the conventional high
stoop with a tiny Enclosure near the basement
lovely and hyaCnths that rendered il posi-
lively beautiful. \ pale little girl stopped beside
pretty / asked of her. for saw by the wstful
look in her eyes that she loved flowers Her small
pulsvely; They are Just TOO lovely for anything!
I call il my garden, because | pass here every day
began to peep out of the ground. Those big leaves
are tulips, and they viii be grand the lady says
and she has lots OF seeds. which she says I may
What a mission I said TO myself as I walked
away the owner OF that bit OF ground accom-
plishes and il helps improve the neigh bor-
hood 10 have such tiny spot of light and sweet
ness. minute later | turned into Ffth-ave
Every house on that block had an area space as
tagged and looked grinly respects bic
while the majority had the conventional grass plot
evidence OF especial care. and a flower was 10
be be seen Yet without any trouble and at compare,
he made delight to the passerby. and add inn
menseiy TO the appearance OF the house
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29

the deep snow for pieces OF wood TO keep fire in
his lodge. In despair he returned the lodge,
and, sitting down by the last few dying Goals. ha
cried TO Mannaboosho that he might not perish
And the wind blew aside the door, and there came
in a beautiful maiden. Her cheeks red, and
made OF wild roses. her eyes large and her
hair touched the ground she walked. Her hands
were covered with willow buds. and her clothing
OF sweet grasses and ferns. Her moccasins
OF white lilies and when she breathed the air
OF the lodge became warm. The old said
My daughter. | am glad to you. My lodge is
cold and cheeress, but IL will shield from the
tempests Tel who you / am Mantle. |
blow my breath and the waters OF the rivers stand
STILL The maiden said. II breathe and the flowers
spring up in all the plains" The old man said
when walk about the leaves fall from the trees
my command. the animals hide in their holes in
the ground and the birds fly away"
The maiden said. When 1 walk about the