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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

NE lMftESSlON or the aN-
erage American concerning
Il France, as influenced by re-
cent msfortunes and scan
dals in French public life, is not COM
plimentary and it probably is true that
less attention is paid by American
students of foreign methods to French
ways and means of government than
they deserve. instruction is to be had
in many particulars by scrutiny of
French legislation, a fact emphasized
in some recent reports from American
consuls stationed in that republic.
An instance may be cited in the June
report, which explains French methods
of taxation. AS summarized in the
Washington Star, this article goes on
TO show some features which might
we'll be initiated in the United States.
For example, houses and other build
ings are taxed in proportion to the
rent derived from them, buildings used
for business purposes paying a lower
tax than those used as residences. To
induce parties to build, houses are not
taxed until three year after they are
completed, Exemptions are granted to
all large families of limited means and
worthy of sympathy, and by law OF
1897 rural proprletors whose taxes
would amount to from 10 to 25 francs
are relieved from all taxation. Every
species Of business pays a license tax,
and, strangest OF all, the amount de-
rived from personal taxes is as large as
that derived from real property. The
theory on which property of all kinds
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08
A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF.

From the Olyphant Record.
For two terms Hon. William Conncll has been
the representative of this district at Washing
ton. lie was chosen four years ago by the larg-
est vote ever given to any man for that office.
Mr. Connell was then new to the public service ana
consequently his career was watched with in
terest by all parties. No one today discredits
his ability as displayed in the house. He has
always worked and voted for the measures adyo-
Gated to promote the best interests OF the coun-
try He helped defeat Roberts plan to seat
in congrcss he worked for sound money; and
many other important measures, but his chief
work has been done in trying to get another
United States judicial court in Pennsylvania
It is greatly needed, but it was left TO Mr.. Con-
nell to push the matter to what looks now like
a successful issue.
Besides these measures he has been on some
Of the important committees Of the house and
there has done hard, tiresome work for his con-
stituents and the country No man has ever
called upon him for assistance that could be
given but what it was readily rendered. In all
his four years there is nothing but good that
can be said OF his work He has been a pains
taking conscientious official, eagerly watchful of
the interests of his district. No man in the
house has better record for the faithful per-
formance of every duty. lie never neglccts his
duty; but is always present. His record is one
to be proud Of, and we have no doubt that he
will be renominated by n handsome vote next
Monday.
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Reviewed His Own Book.

w HEN Jesse Lynch Williams was a reporter
W on the Commercial Advertiser he went into
the office Of Mr., Vance Thompson, the literary
editor, one day. writes Booth darlington in the
Indianapolis Press and asked If he could review
a book, Mr.. Thompson did not know any Of
the reporters by name, being a man Of grave
pre-occupations however he recognized Mr.
Williams a young man employed about the
establishment somewhere and he repled Ger
tainly. Take anyone you like" Mr.. Williams
thereupon selected. from the pile on the literary
editors desk, a copy of Princeton Stories" a
book which he had written with his own hand
A few days later the criticism appeared in the
unconscious Mr.. Thompson's column, and ii was
several weeks before he discovered that he had
had princeton Stories" reviewed by the author
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

w HEN THE magnitude of
\N the interests dependent
upon congress is consid-
cred, a magnitude great
ly increased by the legislative conse-
qUences of the recent war, the fact
that some legislation of vast import
ance was not finished at the frs. Sos
sion of the Fifty-siXth congress is not
astonishing; the wonder is that upon
the eve of a presidential campaign.
when the manufa2!ace of campaign
capital is a dominant consideration
with the leaders of both parties, so
much has been done and in the main
Well done.
OF the completed legislation of the
first session. easily the most important
is the financial act making permanent
the gold standard and liberalizing the
provisions regulating bank note circu-
lation. Comprehensive laws for the
government of Porto Rico and Hawaii
have been passed, and much progress
has been made by the committees in
charge of legislation affecting the
other dependencies. The passage of
the free homestead act opens to free
entry millions of acres of public land
in the west heretofore sold at stated
figures per acre. A valuable law for
the protection of game birds and ami
mails has been passed; this years
naval bill is the most elaborate and
generous contribution yet made to the
upbuilding of our navy. A law to cor
rect inequalities in the existing pen
sion legislation has been passed; and
by the exclusion OF Brigham Roberts
polygamy has been effectually repud-
lated
OF legislation advanced but not COM
pleted, the most important are the
Hay -Pauncefote treaty with reference
TO the Nicaragua canal, the shipping
bill and the army reorganization bill.
Each of these measures is reasonably y
certain to prevail at the next or short
session. What is known as routine
'egislation, by which term is meant
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08
How He Lost His Jurisdiction.

7 USTICE BREWER the other day told story
Of an Indiana justice of the peace who
owned farm. One line of his fence formed
the boundary of the states of Indiana and ONO.
Like others in rural districts who hold that Of
fee, he had an abnormal appreciation of the re.
sponsibility OF the office. and never lost an cp'
portunity to exercise his prerogative OF de-
manding that the peace be preserved. one day
his son and his hired man got to fighting on a
stretch Of the farm near the boundary line
fence, and the justice Of the peace rushed out
and mounted the fence. Then, with head cooked
high and the air Of one who has but to COM
mand he shouted
"In the name Of the state OF Indiana, de-
mand the preservation of the peaceP
Just then the fence fence gave way under his
weight, and as he went down with the fence
topping over to the Ohio side, he shouted 10
his son:
"Give him the mischief, jim; I've lost my
irisdictionn'
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His idea of q Hero.

e PEAK1NG Of schools, an English Bishop, MAX
ing tour of this country, visited one Of
the local schools the other day, says the New
York Tribune. After congratulating the teacher
on the fine appearance Ct her little scholars the
distinguished clerical stood up to say word
to the children. The subject of his discourse
hung before him in an engraving Of the Father
OF His Country, mounted upon a fine white
charger, that adorned the wall. Pointing to
this portrait the Bishop said:
'Who can tell me the name Of this fine look
ing gentlemanf"
No one responded for at least a minute; but,
encouraged by the visitor a little fellow in the
back part Of the room finally held up his hand.
"Who is it, my son2' asked the Bishop,
kindly.
Buffalo Bill, sir" lisped the little American,
which so excited the visibility of the visiting
dignitary that he precpitately left the school
without finishing his remarks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

is taxed is based upon its capacity to
yield a revenue, and not on its intrin-
sic value. The French system has its
drawbacks, notably in the case Of a
separate tax on doors and windows, the
multiplication of which, for sanitary
reasons. certainly ought to be encour-
aged. But the general idea OF the
French system. that taxation should
be based as far as possible on the
ability of the property taxed to pro-
duce a revenue, instead Of upon It's
Intrinsic value, Is one well calculated
to become popular in this country.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08
PERSON

lIwang Chunghue former representative OF
China at the Court Of Spain, is at present in
Boston making a study Of American educational
institutions.
Henry Labouchcre is described as careless and
untidy in dress and a smoker OF poor cigarettes.
He is fond of home life and devoted to his wife
and daughter.
Congressman Littlcfeld, of Maine, was the
son OF a Free viii Baptist clergyman, who
changed his parish several times, and hence
the boy went to many schools.
George Croall, of II London street, Edin-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

NHE CASE OF Lieutenant
Martin, who is undergoing a
Il trial by court martial for
three alleged forgeries in
connection with his management of the
Hancock, just now offers extra inter-
est to the student of criminology be-
cause of the fact that the lieutenant's
wife has just been arrested for rum
ming a pool room in New York. More
than thirty women, race-track gamb-
lers. We're caught in a round up in her
establishment this week and the pro-
prietor was held for trial.
The question naturally arises as to
whether the officer whose crime has
been found out is to blame for his own
detection from the path of honesty
and also for his wife's most daring
method of increasing the family in
come, or whether her eXtravagant de-
sires and lack of principle are respon-
sible for his recklessness and the down.
fall of both.
Whatever may be the real truth in
the case, the weight of opinion will
probably incline to the. latter view
The public seems to expect much higher
standards of a woman than OF man.
In the first place 1t would be likely to
demand that she prevent her husband
from managing canteen and would
be likely to insist that she cure him OF
the morphine habit which in this case
Then it would decidedly object to her
position as a pool-room proprietor,
whatever may be the prejudices re-
garding pool rooms in general. This
particular army woman, by the way,
is well equipped for the star role in a
Captain King novel.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08
Outline Studies
OF Human Natdre
Poking Fun at Chicago.

g ONE time ago a Chicago man decided TO
name his infant daughter Eulaa, in honor
OF the Spanish infanta. And having done so,
says the New York Tribune, he thought it would
be the proper thing to inform the princess Of
the honor he had paid to her, He therefore
wrote to her on sheet Of his office paper and
addressed it, "Infanta Eulala, Spain, Europe"
adding the word Europe to prevent the letter
from going by mistake to Spain, S. d. In
course of time he received reply from the in
fanta, in which she graciously thanked him FOR
the honor that he had done, wished her name
sake all happiness, and at the same time desired
that her assurance of distinguished and profound
consideration might be conveyed to the people
Of Chicago. The letter was beautifully written
on superfne paper, with the royal arms OF Spain
bazoned thereon in colors II was the drec-
tion of the envelope, however, that most ex-
citd admiration Of all who behed it. The ad.
dress ran:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

the annual or biennial appropriations
for the carrying on of the continually
enlarging and dlversifylng processes Of
government, has been attended to con-
scientiously and in n busincss-like
manner. The appropriations Of the ses
sion exceed s7OO,O 900 but there is lit
tile waste and much less than the usual
padding
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08
FIN LIE Y :
LINEN SALE

From any point Of view
this sale which opens on
Tuesday Morning
will be one of the many at.
fractions offered by us during
the mouth of June.
In the first place the goods
in themselves are attractive
from the fact that no finer
line of TABLE LINENS is shown
by any house in the trade.
Then the prices will be at
tractive-because the goods
are bought right, and sold on
the same basis-and in order
that you can make your Sc
lections with ease and COM
fort, our display will be made
as attractive as space will
permit.
To enumerate all the good
things we have to offer dur.
ing this sale, would be impos-
sible, so we only mention a
few specials:
los dozen German Silver
Bleached Napkins, S1.25 doz
Silver Bleached German
Table Damasks, in 60, GO
and II inches wide-72 inch
Bleached Scotch Damask, 75c
II, SO and 90 inch Damasks
from Sl.OO to 81. rs per yd.
Que Case Extra Size
Crochet Quilts, Special ST.. 10
One Hundred Extra Large
and Fine Marseilles Quilts,
at $500; worth 1878.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

"There are many crudities in these stories,"
Mr.. Williams had written of his own WORK;
however, for a first book it shows some prom
ise, and though the author is evidently very
young, we hope that maturing years may bring
him a greater mastery over the craft which he
has Just begun to study
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

Here is a little fact which is big with
meaning: "In 1889 there were in the
United States in all 3SOO,OOO depositors
in the savings banks. Ten years later
in 1899, there We're no less than 5000, 900
depositors. In 1894 each deposltor had
an average of 1869 in bank; in 1899 the
average had risen to $419."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

The Indian famine and its accom-
panying horrors are in part the result
of tree-destruction. Now is the time
for the United States to profit by the
lessons of the East and check, before
1t is too late, the efforts OF those who
would annihiate American forests.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

With war measures uncompleted and
much other valuable legislation at
Washington only partly through con-
gress, it is poor time for Republican
voters to think of sending inexperi-
enced men to represent them in the
national legislature,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

France is liable in the near future to
have a war with the Moors on hand.
This may offer the Bryanites new is
sue for campaign purposes, If hostili-
ties begin soon enough.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

intends to do his talking in the maga-
zines.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

1t is not necessary for one to look
through a very powerful telescope to
see the end of the African war.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
State.

State.
Congressman. atLarge - GhLUSTIA A. GROW.
ROBERT H. FOERDEEER
Auditor Gcneral-E. d. HARDENBERGH.
Legislative.
First District-THOuAs J. REYNOLDS.
Second District-JOItN SCIlFUER. JR.
Third District-EDWARD JAMES, JR.
Fourth District-P A. PlIlLBIN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

1t seems about time for Poet Austin
to again consult his rhyfning diction-
ary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

No one seems to care what George
Fred Williams thinks of the situation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08
Taxation in France.

~ HE IMPRESSION of the av-
erage American concerning
Il France, as influenced by re-
cent rnisfOrtunac and spap-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08

The Pittsburg committee that has
been organized to proceed to China and
investigate conditions will probably
conclude to remain at home and read
the neWspapers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08
The Work of Congress.

w = HEN THE magnitude of
\N the interests dependent
upon congress is consid-
ara1 N, orao
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08
A Study in Crime.

.HE CASE OF Lieutenant
Martin, who is undergoing
Il trial by court martial for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-08
The Logical Nominee.

"~HE DENOMINATION of
President Mckinley is con-
Il ceded. No opposition has
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-06-03

Some people have such open coun-
tenances that you can't shut them
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-06-03
GLENN 0LEANlN0S.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Glenn, l. T. June 1.-Mr. Wagner
of Ardmore was here last night to
organize a democratic club. The
organization was postponed until
Monday night, June 4.
r. L. Bibb was in Ardmore on
business Friday.
Wheat harvest will be in full blast
by the middle of next week. There
is a good cereal crop throughout
this section, considering the amount
of rain.
Messrs. Jno. d. Akers, Jas. Nc
Lain aud j. s. Arnold have all been
out for a week hunting a horse
which was stolen from here on May
Is. They are especially anxious tC
get the party who committed the
theft.
There is an old time singing at the
school house every Sunday.
Our school has closed for the sea.
son.
Mr.. Mills has purchased a new
binder and will test its qualifications
in the harvest field very soon.
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A Reasonable Argument.

The townsite commission at Ard
more has much to do yet before
titles to lots can pass. In the
meantime other towns are imprOv-
ing and the real estate on which
improvements are situated is in
creasing in value. If the commits
sion makes its appraisement of
town lots on which improvements
are situated at their value at the
time the appraisement is made,
then great injustice is done by the
failure of the government to carry
the provision of the law into effect
in all towns at the same time. For
example; a cornor lot in NARROW is
now worth twice as much as it was
when the Atoka agreement became
law. and it is not right that the
town after waiting two, five or
eight years for titles should also
have the cost of titles increased
each year with the development of
the town. Lots ought to be APP
praised at their value at the time
the Atoka agreement went into ef-
feet, MARROW Review.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-06-03

John r. Gentry Gays: Having
used your Liquid Sulphur Oil on a
valuable road mare which was badly
cut aud bruised in an accident, /
take great pleasure in recommend
ing your remedy to all horsemen,
and / am positive it is the best thing
/ ever saw or used for cuts and
bruises on horses. This is the first
time I ever offered testimonial and
with pleasure" LittelPs Liquid Sui
phur Oil cures barbwire cuts, gals,
chafes, mango on horse or dog.
scratches, etc. For sale by w. B,
Frame.
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MARCUM.

Fought in the Union army; went
to Arkansas as carpet bagger
and was among the most rabid re
publicans of the Clayton gang dur
ing reconstruction; began his poll
tical summer saults when he lost
his Job; landed in the greenback
party: then Topped back into the
republican party, and then bobbed
up as democrat and applied for the
position of United States attorney
under Cleveland; failing in this he
began to cuss" Cleveland & Co.
He now hates and cusses the bank
ers. but supported Robt. L Owens,
one of the biggest bankers in the
Indian Territory, for national com
mitteeman. Though he has been
national committeeman four years
he has never attended a meeting OF
the committee and was not present
at the nomination of Bryan in 1896,
As democratic committeeman he has
never put his foot on Chickasaw
soil in the interest of the part!
until he became a candidate for re-
election.
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Beers Hope for Bryan's Election.

A Washington Dispatch to the
New York Herald says:
Intervention by the United States
in the South African war is still
hoped for by the Boer commission
ers, and they base their continuing
faith on the possible defeat of Nc
Kinley for reelection. Looking far
ahead they figure that while Lord
Roberts may reach Pretoria within
ten days, the garrison can withstand
a siege until November. If Mr.. Nc
Kinley is reelected the collapse of
the war will be precipitated; if Bryan
Is elected. the Beers, they think will
take fresh courage and hold out as
long as possible in the hope that he
will give them active support. With
this idea in view, the Boer commits
sioners are expected after another
visit to Europe following a four
weeks tour of the West, to return
to the United States in September to
resume their efforts to create sym.
pathy for their cause.
According to the ENJOYS theories
Europe stands ready to intervene II
the United States will lead the way
They say they found while on the
continent that the powers were some
of them opposed to take action be
cause of fear that the United Slater
would throw it's support to Grea
Britain. The Beers brief stay il
this coutry sud the reports received
from friends in the West have con
vinced the delegates that the United
States would not actively aid tn,
British government in the case o
Intervention by Europe.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-06-03

If the stomach, liver and bowels
fail to perform their functions regu-
larly and naturally, the blood be-
comes contaminated with impurities
quence debilitated. Herbine is re-
marka5le for it's efficacy in curing
the ailments of summer, and the dis
orders prevalent during hot weather,
Price so cents. w. B. Frame, City
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-06-03

Business men who lack the vim,
snap and vigor they once had, should
use Herbine, it will purify the blood,
strengthen and invigorate the sys-
tenn. Price so cents. w. B. Frame,
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-06-03

Irregular bowel movements lead
to chronic constipation. Prickly
Ash Bltters is reliable system regu-
lator; cures permanently. Sold by
W. b. Frame.
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MARCTJM AND WOLYERTON
RECORDS CONTRASTED.
woLvERTON.

Voted his first unscratched dem
oeratic ticket in Tennessee; at once
became democratic chairman of his
precinct; removed to Texas twenty
three years ago; was chairman of
the county democracy for years;
though a banker he fought with
Blake, Jester and others for Hogg
and free silver during the bitter
contest between Hogg and Clark
for governor of Texas. Came to
the Indian Territory in 1898; be-
came an active member of the Bryan
and Sewall Democratic Club of
Ardmore in 1896, and with the i'm
mortal st. John, supported Bryan
aud the Chicago platform with his
money and influence. Always
placing principles above his busi-
ness, he has ever been consistent in
morals, religion and politics. know
ing and disdaining the arts and
tricks of the political summer
saulter and ward politician.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-06-03

There is no longer an excuse for
anyone to endure the torture inflIct-
ed by piles when Tabler's Buckeye
Pile Ointment will cure them, a
remedy so moderate in price and so
effective. Price SO cents in bottles.
Tubes 75 cents. W. B. Frame, City
Drug Store.