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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27


prominently enlisted in the
~ factonal war on party regu-
larty in Pennsylvania,
quotes approvinsly the utterance of
Governor Stone, who, in introducing
eX-President Cleveland to an audience
recently, said that "when a man is
elevated to the Office of president of
the United States he ceases, in po-
litical sense, to belong to any party,
but belongs to the people," and then
inquiries why this rule should not ap-
ply just as we'll to the governor of
Pennsylvania. Continuing, it asks:
Why should the governor of Pennsylvania re.
duce digniied and important office to the low
level Of actioua subscrvcncy? Why should lie
make use of the public offices for personal and
factonal purposes? Why should Republican
governor, by removing competent and eXperi-
cnced Republican officials to give their places to
factional favortes, show that he not only does
not belong to the people, but does not even
belong to his party. Such demonstration shows
that he does not even belong to himself
Without assuming to hold a brief for
Governor Stone, we believe we can an
swer these questions. Starting from
the proposition that the level of gov
ernment is what the people make" or
permit. we note, first, that Governor
important office to the low level of
factional subserviency." The level
was there when he came in. He found
the executive mansion a headquarters
for factional manoeuvering, and when
that manoeuvering selected him as a
target he fought back. Where favor
ties were installed ready to put a dag
ger in his vitals. he placed other fa-
vorites whom he could trust, and
scorned to invent flimsy excuses for
the change. The men who had been
faithful to him We're the men to whom
he remained faithful. When in search
of counsel he did not so to- those who
were plotting to harrass and to de-
stroy him, but to those whose fidelity
and sagacity he had tried and proved.
Ordinary men, familiar with the ways
and means OF politics and somewhat
versed in the phenomena of human
nature have not marveled at this
course, nor has it sacrificed their peace
of mind.
But in at least one important re-
spect the present governor of Penn
sylvania has risen noticeably superior
to the traditions of his office and has
given an example which presidents of
the United States have not always
emulated. This is In his big-hearted
refusal to worry or become angry.
Under pEovocations to irritabf1ity
which few temperaments could resist,
unsecured by mendacity and unde-
tered by abuse, he has proceeded
good humoredly along his official way,
doing as seemed wise, taking respon-
sibility as 1t came and getting fat on
It,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27
The Practical Standpoint.

HE CONCLUSION reached
by the Philadelphia Press.
Il in substance that a re-
classification of the cities of
Pennsylvania, so as to bring about
greater similarity in population in the
cities OF each division, while Offering
some theoretical advantages, is prac-
tically impossible without a general
revision of the state constitution, Is
the one which forces itself upon all
who inquire into this matter. All
Scranton may avoid the necessity of
reconstructing its municipal machin-
cry according to the second class pat
tern has. therefore, been abandoned.
Not only is the governor unable to
withhold his certifcation until legis-
lative relief might be sought but it
is by no means certain that If he had
discretionary power in this matter he
would use it or that he would approve
Legislation calculated to keep Scran-
ton out of the second class.
AS q matter of fact, the governor
wants Scranton to get into the Sec
ond class, and his reason for want
ing this is creditable alike to him and
to Scranton. Looking toward the
greatest good for the greatest number,
he is desirous Of securing Scranton's
help in the task Of revising the second
class charter so as to bring to the
three cities whom this affects better
machinery of government than either
has at present. The opportunity is
presented to our citizens to take prom-
inent part in a movement to recast the
structure of second class city govern
ment as now existing in Pittsburg
and Allegheny, and to prepare an
amended charter which shall better
fit the common needs of the three
communities.
Discussion, therefore, can now Gro-
ceed along practical lines. Those IA
vorable to features of the third class
system may press for their incoropr-
alton into the revised second class
charter. and those conscious of weak
nesses in the outgoing system haveAa
field for their talents in endeavoring
to avoid their reproduction. 1t is easy
to criticize, and we have had much
criticism. 1t is less easy to con-
struct and to amend, but the time for
construction and amendment is draw
ing near. Here Scranton should be
among the foremost.
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SCRANTON. DECEMBER %. 1900.

The Rev. DR.. Parker. of London. who
ran Il newspaper for a week as he
thinks newspapers ought to be run.
energies from the sanctum with pessi-
mism oozing from every pore. THE
letters ! received from nominal Chris
tians during my editorship disgusted
me- he says. "Christians are becom-
Ing invalds and the church is a hos
pi'al. Nurses are wanted. ManlineSs
is dead We can sympathize with the
reverend gentleman. Things look that
way at times even to the unregenerate
ordinary editor. But the fellow who
has to edit for Il living soon learns to
conquer these intermittent attacks of
and to accept the
world as he finds it. DR.. Parker gives
up too soon,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27
All the Fault of the People.

CENAToR SHouP, of Idalo and Representa-.
~ tive John Allen, of Mississippi, both made
campaigns for election to the United States sen.
ate and were very badly beaten, says a CORE
spondent Of the Chicago Record. They were con.
soling each other at Chamberains when friend
approached and asked how it happened.
II can't tell you how it happened in Idaho
for that is long way off," replied Allen, "but
know all about the trouble in Mississippi. I"
Then, taking his inquirer over into corner and
addressing him in whisper and with an air Of
imparting startling secret, he added "Mis.
sissippi is not sending her best men to the sen.
ate this year."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27
Central Railroad of New JERSEY,
Stations in New York-Foot OF Liberty street

Stations in New iork-Foot OF Liberty street,
N r., and South Ferry
Trains leave Scranton for New York Newark
Elizabeth, Philadelphia, Easton Bethlehem, Al.
ientown, Mauch Chunk and White Haven, at s. so
q. M; express, Ito; express, $50 p. m. SUM-
days, 2.l5 p. m.
For Pittston and Wilkes-Barre, 80 a. m.; l. 10
and $50 p. IN, Sundays, 215 p. m
For Baltimore and Washington, and points
South and West via Bethlehem, $50 A. m,, /, 10
$50 D. IN. Sunday, 2. l5 p. m.
For Long Branch, Ocean Grove, ETC., at $50
A. m. and 1.l0 p. III.
For Reading, Lebanon and Harrisburg, via Al
lentown, $50 a, m. and 40 y. IN. SUNDAYS.
2.l5 y. N.
For Pottsville, $50 A. M, 1,l0 p. IN.
Through tickets to all points east, south and
west at lowest rates at the station.
H. =. BALDWIN, Gen. Pass Agt
j. II. oLIlAUSEN, Gen. Supt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27

pected and would by the public be
heartily welcomed and approved.
The tying UP OF the rapid transit Of
100000 people is no small matter, and
the sooner 1t can be united the better.
The men, by their orderly conduct
and considerate methods, have held
the sympathy which they command.
ed at the beginning of their move
ment for improved conditions, and
this fact must be rcckoned with by the
company whether the holders of bonus
stock get cash dividends or not.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27
Why She Spoke Good English.

MARlE DROFNAT, who is Charles d. Han.
AVA ford's leading lady in one OF the popular
plays, has been the occasion OF much curiosity,
says the Chicago Inter'Ocean. A Southern lady,
Oh being introduced to IIanford, said:
'What perfect English Nine. Drofnah speaks"
eyes" was the reply. "she speaks very good
English"
"Wthout the slightest foreign accent"
81 have observed that"
'Does she like this country better than Rus.
sia?"
"Very much better"
''Iut she would rather act in Russian than in
English, would she not?"
81 don't believe she would. In fact, she can't
speak Russian
Cant speak Russian! Why, she is an enigma"
NO." was the response, ''she is not an enigma.
She is an anagram You will notice that her
name spelled backward is the same as mine. She
is Mrs. IIanford."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27
A Bit of Red Tape.

THE ABSuRDlTIES of otilcialisin have perhaps
never been better illustrated than by the
incident in the career of Lord Shaftesbury, which
the author of "Collections and Recollectons" re.
latcs:
One winter evening in 1867 he was sitting in
his library in Grosvenor Square, when the servant
told him that there was poor man waiting to
see him. The man was shown in and proved to
be laborcr, from Clerkenwell, and one of the
innumerabe recipients Of the old earl's charity.
lie said: "My lord, you have been very good
to me and I have come to tell you what have
heard" 1t appeared that at the public house
which he frequented he had overheard some Irish.
men OF desperate character plotting to blow UP
Clerkenwcll prison. lie gave Lord Shaftesbury
the information to be used as he thought best,
but made it condition that his name should not
be divuged. II it were. his life would not be
worth an hours purchase.
Lord shaftcsbury pledged himself to secrecy,
ordered his carriage and drove instantly to
Whitehall. The authorities there refused, on
grounds OF official practice, to entertain no in
formation without the name and address of the
informant. These, of course, could not be given.
The warning was rejected and the Jail was blown
up.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
Delaware and Hudson.

In effect Nov. 25. 1900
Trains for CarbOndale leave Scranton ut eco
753, $685. 1913 a. m. l2.OO leg, 2.44, 1852, $40
6.2j, 7.57, 9.15, Ills p. m.; l.16 n. m.
For Honesdale-62O. lois a. M; 2.44 and
$40 p. n
For s-Barre--645, 7.4s, s4s. o3s, 1913
1155 a. m.; LES, 2.lS, $685. 4.27, 6.10, 7.4S TO-
l1.S0 p. m.
For l.. " r. r. points-645, 11.55 a. m.; e.1s,
427 and 1l.3O .. m.
For Pennsylvania X. II. points--Gi5 93s a.
H.; Els and 4.27 p. m
For Albany and all points north-6oO a. IN.
and 3.52 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Carbondale-0.00, 1l.33 a. m.; 2.li, s.j,,
5.47, 1859 p. m.
For Wilkes -Barrc-03s, 1855 a. M; l5s, 3.2s,
G.27, S.27 pNm.
For Albany and points month"; 80 p. NJ,
For lIoncsdale--0.0O a. m. and 3.52 n. m.
Lowest rates to all points in United States and
Canada.
]. W. BURDICK, C. p. A., Albany. \. Y.
II. W. CROSS. ID. =. A.. Scranton, Pa
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27

The bill to give the vice-president
$25, 900 year and members Of the cabi-
net $4,000 a year apiece should pass.
Prosperity should be divided. Wages
should increase
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27

Editor Harmsworth's idea of the
newspaper Of the future is that 1t will
be Il yellow journal. 1t is hardly nee
essary to add that Brother Harms
worth publishes yellow journal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27

Having in four months agreed upon
a preliminary note to China the pow
ers will now take nine or ten months
to mediate upon the next step.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27

croachments Of the United States. He
is wasting his breath. AS we'll try to
sweep back the ocean tide with a
broom
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27

The habit of walking. once acquired,
is liable to remain. 1t will pay the
Traction company to seek a settlement
soon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27

Let us see if in filling the next
vacancies in councils the substantial
and progressive citizens in the affected
wards can get together on suitable
candidates and do more than talk for
their nomination and election.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27
Erie and Wyoming Valley.

Times Table in Effect Sept. II, 1900.
Trains for Hawley and local points, connect
ing at Hawley with Erie railroad for New YORK
ton at ,;o5 a. m. and 2.25 pm.
Trains arrive at Scranton at 1880 D. m an,
e.l0 p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27

The prophets at Harrisburg had bet
ter sharpen pencils and clean pens.
Their busy day approacheth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27

Another distinguished foreign econo-
mist advocates the formation of an
economic federation in Europe to re-
sist the enormous commercial en-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27
Board Wanted.

BOARD wANTED--FOR THREE ADULTS AND
one small child, in respectable Jewish fam.
lily, living liz first class neighborhood. State
price. W. A., Tribune ofnce.
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Money to Loan.

MONEY TO LOAN ON BOND AND MORTGAGE,
any amount. NJ. II. Holgate, Commonwealth
building.
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Wanted-To Buy.

WANTED--SECOND.IfAN SLOT MACHINES:
must be in good order, state particulars a.
TO make and price. Address l.. NJ, general dc.
livery, Scranton, IA.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27

ANY AMOUNT or MONEY TO LoAN-QU1CK,
straight loans or Building and Loan. At
from to per cent. Call on N. V. Walker,
3l43l5 Connell building
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For Rent.
For Sale.

=
For Sale.
~~>~,>>>~o>>r>>-r~>Nrr>- rr>-,>e.~oD~c>oo>t~cO>~>s
FOR SALEA DELIVERY COVERED WAGON.
has been In Use about two months Suitable
for grocery store, dry goods store or other
mercantile purposes. Apply to william Craig.
FOR sALE--GOOD DRIVING HORSE, FIVE
years old, weight 1l5O. Sound. Can be seen
at Germans livery.
FOR sALFs-BRTCK BUILDING, NO. 43l LACK
awanna avenue, corner Washington avenue,
being the property recently occupied and now
being vacated by the Hunt s. Connell Company.
A. f. HUNT.
FOR sALE--CoNTENTs OF HOUSE rURNt.
turc, carpets, bedding, etc. o3s Washington
avenue.
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William A Stone.

~ NE OF THE newspapers
prominently enlisted in the
~ factional war on party regu-
To o,.;ty in PENNSYLVANIA
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27

MEGARGEE BROS, PRINTERS SUPPLIES, EN-.
yelopes, paper bags, twne. Warehouse. 1870
Washington avenue, Scranton. Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27

SCHOOL OF THE LACKAwANNA, SCRANTON,
Pa. Course preparatory to college, law, medi,
cine or Business. Opens Sept. 18th. Send for
catalogue. Rev. Thomas N Cam. LII. D., prin.
cipal and proprietor; w. Z. Plumey, A. NJ,
headmaster,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27

BAUER's ORCHESTRA-MUSIC FOR BALLS.
picnics. parties, receptions weddings and con.
cert work furnished For terms address n. j.
Hulbert's music store.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27
Time to End the Strike.

HE CHIEF OF the state bu-
reau of railways, Major
IL Isaac Il. Brown, in the Sec
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27

THE WILKES BARRE RECORD CAN IE HAD
in Scranton at the news stands Of Reisman
Bros, 4O6 Spruce and SOB Linden; NJ. Norton,
s22 Lackuwanna avenue; !. S. Schutzcr, 2ll
Spruce street.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-19

One of the Midway Islands visited
by the United States expedition MAX
ing surveys for the Pacific cable, is
described as inhabited by an almost
incredible number of sea birds. Upon
fully one-half of the surface of the
island the sand was literally covered
with them, and the noise of the wing
ed host astonished the visitors. A few
landlords were mingled here and
there among them. The picture of
abundant bird life will attract the no
tice Of the ruthless destroyers who
seem bent on DISCRIMINATING our con-
temporaries OF the air, and who soon
will be signing for more bird worlds
to conquer. The Midway albatross,
1t seems, refused to retreat before the
invader, and bravely faced the foe. II
the power of defence were once given
to the birds In fuller measure, their
revolt against plumage-hunters might
stop the threatened massacre.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-19

1t is not always possible to account
for the fluctuations In the world of
finance. Not long ago. without any
apparent cause. the stringency of the
foreign money market was SO great
that there was danger of disaster to
some Of the largest moneyed institu-
tions OF Europe. But as suddenly as
the danger threatened. 1t disappeared
and the rate OF interest was lowered In
Great Britain, France and Germany.
These changes were inexplicable. but
for the time being the American gold
balance was drawn upon, and in fact
the outward now of gold has not en-
tirely ceased yet. But this country is
in a financial condition to sustain any
drafts that Europe may make upon it.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-19

In an article in the Complies Rem
dus NM. Provost and Battelli describe
270 experiments which were made up
on dogs. rabbits and guinea pigs, the
animals being inserted in condenser
circuit, charged by a Ruhmkorff. The
number OF fatal cases decreased with
increasing weight and age; two con-
secntiye discharges of 1000 joules did
not kill a dog of seven Kilograms
weight. Quickly consecutive dis
charges have an accumulative effect.
but are comparatively less fatal than
single discharges. Five phases are
distinguished in the effects; general
muscular contraction, commissions,
spasms, general inhibitions of the ner-
vous system, stoppage of the hearts
action; young guinea pigs cannot be
revived even after the second phase by
artificial respiration. .
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-19

After all. it takes a woman to show
us how to do things. She knowg. No
one ever hears of her forming an or
ganization of woman" employees. Not
any. She gets the right word. Her
latest organization is the Lady Book
keepers Union" Now let us have the
"Amalgamated Association of Gentle
men Clerks" the Brotherhood OF Lo-
connective Firegentlemen" and other
similar organizations just to show that
the various trades, business and pro-
fessional gentlemen are not behind
the times.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-19
so LORD ROBERTS ADVISES THE
WAR OFFICE.
Taken Ia Mean, Not by Fighting, but
by Dispositions to Head on Their
Advance and to Bar Vulnerable
Points on the Line of British COM
munfcation-BOer Peace Commis-
siOncrs Have Papers shoWihs
That Germany Urged the Trans
yaaI to Wage War.

London, April Is. The forward
movement of the Beers is checked,
says Lords Roberts. This Is taken to
mean. not by fighting, but 10y DISPOSE
tons to head off their advance ana to
bar the vulnerable points in the line or
British communication. Relief Is on
the way TO Wepener. The Beers in
Natal appear incapable of developing
an aggressive movement at Eland-
laagte. Lord Methuen is at Zwart-
kopfontein, twelve miles east of 30
shot, and Is sending small, swift col
umns through the adjacent country.
Lord Gresham, commanding one OF
these. encountered a small commando
about ten miles southeast of Zwartkop-
fontein. He found most of the farms
occupied by women and children only.
An editorial note in the Daily Mail
AYERS that Mafeking is in a very bad
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-19

Congress is to be asked to appropri-
ate considerable sum for the Phila-
delphia mint, including boilers, en-
gines, dynamos, pneumatic tools. lifts.
telephones and machine tools, coal
handling machinery. motors. etc, as
Wen as fine equipment of machin-
cry connected directly with the coin
age of money. 1t is thought that with
in a few years the mint may be relied
upon to produce most of the machin-
cry and appliances for all the United
States minis.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-19

An interesting question has recently
been raised in the navy department
and the comptroller for the treasury
has been called upon to decide the
same. Officers of the navy are unde-
cided whether, under the naval person
mel act, they are still allowed the priv
nege Of having enlisted men of the
navy act as their servants. Secretary
Long has written the comptrollsr a
long letter. in which he argues that
there is nothing in the act which pro-
hibits such service being accepted from
enlisted men. The subject has not yet
been decided in the treausry depart
ment.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-19
Milwaukee Extension.

Waukegan, Ill, April 15.-The Mil
waukee will soon let contracts for the
immediate extension Of its new branch
line from Fox Lake. ILL.,, to GAINESVILLE,
Wis. The work must be completed by
Nov. 1. Last year the road extended
its line from Libertyville to Fox Lake
and will soon put this section in opera.
ton. At one point in McHenry coun-
ty. Ill. on the stretch TO be built this
year. there Is a fill of forty-fve feet
which is 100000 yards in size.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-19
Linemen Want More Pay.

linemen employed by the Wisconsin
Bell Telephone company have asked
for an increase in wages of from 50 %
to $3.50 day, and decrease in the
hours Of work from nine to eight The
matter will be considered by the prop
er officials. In the meantime the men
will remain at work. 1t is claimed the
increase asked governs in several 9TH
er cities.