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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14
PERSONALITIES.

When the Ottawa Battery of the sec
ond contingent of volunteers left Tor
the African war Major Payment of that
city, presented each soldier with SO in
behalf of the citizens of Ottawa.
Senator eyerdge is most popular with
newspaper men of Washington. He is
easy to get at" almost any time, and
unlike some of the senators. always s.es
the reporters himself, instead OF trusting
to his private secretary.
Governor Stanley, of Kansas, is an
expert penman, and does most OF his own
letter writing. He uses either hand with
equal ease, and his signature is identical,
whether the pen Is held in his left hand
or his right.
w. ID. Howells tells a story of Henry
James, who was praising the work OF II
fellow author. "Nou are very kind to
him." said u friend, "for he says very
unpleasant things about your work.
"Ah," said James, 'we may both of us
be wrong"
A grandson of Joseph jefferson Is ac-
counted one Of the most promising or
young English composers.e He Is Harry
Farjeon, the son OF the novelist. He has
won several of the most valued prizes at
the Royal Academy OF Music, With his
sister as his hbrettist, he has written n
| successful musical play.
Theodore Schrener. olive Schreiner' S
brother is as much against the Beers as
, his sister is for them. He is well known
| in Cape Colony, where he now Is, for his
religious and temperance work and he is
at present busily engeged in writing to
counteract as far as possible the effect of
his sisters opinions.
Queen Wilhelmina goes to bed at II,
end is up very early. She makes a rapid
toilet, and at once rushes out for exer-
else In the park. She wears for these
morning excursions rough Dutch
''mante" In wool, cut like those Of her
peasants in Fresland. She has cup OF
chocolate brought to her room, and then
proceeds to very elaborate toilet
h"'rod nv two maids.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14

Connected with the offer of the D.,
L & w. company 20 contribute to the
vladuct was the condition that the
crossing he closed. The offer made by
General Manager Silliman on behalf
of the Scranton Railway company
also is in part conditional. II is going
tn be a problem to harmonizc these
various conditions. but in any event II
safe passage way for man and vehicles
over the present dealt, traps On West
1.aCkawanna avenue Is y matter of
the utmost neces ssity and very urgent.
The viaduct proposition. which is to
be voted upon next Tuesday may not
suit everybody, but it will safeguard
human life. supply a needed convcn-
ience at "a moderate cost {, thousands
of our citizens, and this should suiIic :
to irsure a favorable majority.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14


Salisbury cabinet to ask par
l.. Lament to provide legisla-
ton for increasing the effect
i've fighting force of the British empire
including the troops now in South
Africa, the regulars elsewhere and the
militia and other auxiliary forces at
home, to 100000 men, "for the land de-
fence of the empire" receives the all
most unanimous approval of the Eng
lish press and people. The execution
of this mighty project will involve
practically the re-arming of the pres
ent British army and recasting of its
organization and spirit at immense en-
pense; but the task is seen to be abso-
lutely necessary, and it will be per-
formed.
Soldering in Great Britain, in view
Of the lessons administered by the
Beers. will hereafter be looked upon
as a matter vital to the life of the en-
pire. In consequence. men will seek
careers in the British army, not merely
for social prestige or because no other
employment offers compatible with the
trdultlOnS as 10 Wndt constitutes Sentll-
ity, but largely in spirit of genuine
patriotism. The wide opening of the
army doors to the volunteer system
means an army which is to be saved
from dry rot and made living factor
in the imperial economy. The naughty
spirit of the England that was has
been humbled in defeat the demo-
cratic and substantial spirit of the real
England that is will break through
artificial crusts and hereafter assert
itself.
Isolated by only a narrow channel
from a continent whence comes not a
single friendly voice, and turning In
vain for encouragement even to their
kinsmen beyond the sea, whom they
had applauded and helped in a some
what similar contingency less than two
years ago, the English people, despite
their humiliation by incapable leaders
are still true to their Anglo Saxon
origin. They grit their teeth, grab theil
muskets and go on with the strife. The
end of such nation Is certainly afai
off. o" "1
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14
Two Billions Of Dollars.

HE LAST treasury statement
showed circulation of
Il money in the United states
exceeding $4,000, 100000. 1t Is
the first time in American history that
the two billion mark has been passed.
1t also supplies the largest per capita
circulation in our history. On the esti-
mate that there are in the United
states 77.11l6,OOO inhabitants, 1t gives
a per capita circulation of s259s.
Here is the record by decades for the
past century:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14

What asks a correspondent of the
New York sun, "cOuld be more fitting
than to nominate for vice president
that grand and patriotic veteran,
Galusha Grow, who has. perhaps, done
more FOR his country in the way of
legislation than any other man now
living? 1t would be a beautiful uibute
to his worth to allow him to round
out his useful political life by presid-
ing over the United States senate for
the next four years" Every Pennsyl-
vanian will heartily applaud this hand
SOME tribute to Mr.. Grow. but he has
announced his intention to be a cand!-
date for denomination as congressman
ct large. Thus is the field cleared for
pennsylvania to rally unltedly in be-
half of Hon. Charles Emory Smith.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14
MERELY IN FUN.

"I observe" said Mrs. Cornrow, that
the famous Italian tenor, Signior SpaG-
hetti Abalony, has been lost on the high
sea-"
"'Taint the fust time, I reckon" re-
turned Farmer CorTrow. I've seed ten
or dozen more In the same flX-an' there
air others that don't git so high ez that
even."
Sunsets and sunsets!" exclaimed the
cornoisseur. "Why never a sunrise?"
"Ah. there is tho difficulty of obtaining
a model. you know" protested the artist
who was in every sense a bohemian.
Detroit Journal.
An old Scotch farmer wittily explained
the unity which prevails among the re
dictionaries as contrasted with the divi-
sion of opinion among the reformers:
"Theres mony ways O. gaun forward,
but there's only ae Of standing STILL
Land and Labor.
Passenger-What time do these cars
leave this corner?
Conductor-Quarter after, half after,
quarter to, and at.-Puck.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14

Proceedings of the Atlantic league
meetings prove that the faith of the
sporting fraternity in Scranton as a
base ball town has been uushaken
by the march of time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14

The bottom appears to have dropped
from Dawson City with n suddenness
that has been unequalled since the
days of land speculation in budding
Kansas.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14

censor and give the war correepon-
dents a chance In South Africa is an
indication that some lively fighting
may be expected on paper at least.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14

q new trial IL denied and the court sets
q day for the execution, we sincerely
hope that Governor Roosevelt will
commute the sentence. not upon the
ground Of insufficient evidence, but
upon the higher ground that the splen-
did service of General Molineux to his
country, and his uninterrupted con.
tribution of pure example to good cit
izenship, should save him and his
family name from: the lasting disgrace
of the hangman's shadow"
AS to the first of these reasons little
need be said. The evidence suiiiced to
convince a jury Of more than ordinary
intelligence. who heard and weighel 4
all of 1t very carefully. The executive
power would not be justified In setting
its remote Judgment as to facts above
that of the regular trial tribuna! save
In the event Of the discovery Of new
evidence.
The second proposition is more in
tricate. 1t involves the question of
how far sentiment entirely creditablo
and honorable in itself should be per-
mittcd to sway the scales of justice.
If Molineux's father had not been a
man of the fine character and worth
described above; IL he had been only
an ordinary man, no such argument
would have been possible in behalf of
the son. What would be the effect of
establishing the precedent that grace
less sons of most admirable fathers
joy degree of immunity from pun
ishment not allowed to bad sons of Just
common fathers? Is il right that such
discrimination should be established
We doubt that General Molineux him.
self would answer yes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14
Sympathy and Justice.

"Wo REASONS are advanced
by the New Haven Register
Il why Molineux should not
" be executed. One Is chat he
was convicted of murder on clrcum-
stantial instead of direct evidence. The
other-to quote the Register-is that
General Molinsux. the father of the
condemned man. has strong claim
upon the gratitude and sympathy Of
his fellcis citiy Sns. This should not
interfere with the prosecution Of the
iaw'but 4 sYonit, under extraordinary
circumstances, interfere with it's re-
l"ntless enfqrcsnTnt or decree. II the
situation arises where an appeal for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14

The announcement that another Of
Mr.. Carnegie's life long associates has
decided to part from the iron king will
doubtless cause some surprise. So
long as Mr. Carnegie's money holds
out, however, he will probably be able
to retain a few friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14

in who prints the election
L. ballots than in getting them
printed accurately and on
time. When a Republican boarl OF
commissioners. however, proceeds in
an irregular manner to throw larg =
contract into the hands of Democrat
whose life work is to batter down Re-
publican principles and candidates, the
public is naturally curious to know the
details.
The explanation printed in last
nights Times, so far as 1t relates to
what was said or done in behalf of The
Tribune, is defective in that it is not
true. The speech credited to W. w.
Davis was not made by him. nor was
any thing resembling II said by him.
Very likely the deal had been set up
long before MIR. Davis appeared on the
scene.
We have no quarrel with Mr.. Lynett
for getting what business he can. We
repeat our congra tuiations to him upon
his success in getting so much Of II
from men he tried to defeat. But it
is to be hoped that when next the Re-
publican commissioners run for Office
he will remember how "creditably"
they have acted in his behalf and give
them his support.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14
510-5l2
The Pramg Platlnettes.

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 etter Book
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14

1t is sometimes surprising to note
how readily a good man will some-
times take to demagogism when 1t
suits his purpose.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14

The announcement that Lord Rob-
erts has decided to relGOve the press
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14
SCRANTON, FEBRUARY II, 1900.
REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.

SCHOOL DrRECTORS.-C. C. Ferber. +.
u. Fellows.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14

81 have tried good many kinds of medicines" said
a man whose post-ofice address is Blue Mound, Macon
Co., ILL.,, but anything that gave me
the relief that Ripans Tabules did, Before took them
couldn't sleep, and had to stay up most all night After
meals felt like had heavy weight my stomach my
breast and bowels panied and my clothes seemed tight
all the time In the morning my hands would be cramped
shut and would take quite awhile to get them open
! could them. The Tabues relieved me in short
time. ! don't want to keep house without them"
@ ra 's s ss ca .:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14
Railroad Men
Get Ready
for Inspection

We have now a full line oil
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 te
stay. Our guarantee is "as
good as gold" Prices as
low as any.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14
Those Ballots.

HE PUBLIC is less interested
in who prints the election
L. ballots than in getting them
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14
Puerto Rico.

HERE is nothing like making
the best Of adversely. THE
Il complete abolition of duties
hefwaap tho iclnpJ ocd +bo
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14
Never Say Die.

.HE DETERMINATION of the
Salisbury cabinet to ask par
l. lament to provide legisla-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14

As individuals We may at this junctui e
indulge our preferences as to the South
African combatants; but as n nation We
shall find 1t more prudent and suitable to
attend to our own business than to med
die with that of other peoples.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-14

Though the sympathy of the American
people may be with the Beers in the
South African struggle, that feeling
should not have official expression lest
this nation be compelled to suffer the
fate of all meddlers.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
other Items.

Mrs. Douglas Weaver and children,
of Cleveland, O., are the guests of Mrs.
Viewers mother, Mrs. McCabe, of Main
street
Homer Wharton departed yesterday
for his home at Concord, O., after Wis
iting friends in the city.
A number of the local Elks were
among the guests at the entertainment
and banquet of the order Friday even
ing at Moundsville. One of the fea-
lures was a concert programme rem
dered by the Heatherington band, of
Bellaire.
Arch McGrew, accompanied by his
wife, returned home Friday night from
Steubenville, O., where he has been
working for the past few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burgoyne have
arranged to leave during the week for
Warrington, where they will visit Mrs.
Burgoynes parents.
Homer Newton and "Dode" Horn
brook, of New Martinsville, were Wis
itors in the city during the week.
The tonnage men of the Wheeling
steel plant received their wages yes
terday, and the pay roll was one of the
largest in the history of the mill.
The local schools, which closed last
Monday for lie holiday season, will
open next Wednesday morning.
Miss Elva Morgan is i'll of typhoid
fever at her home in the Fourth ward.
Mrs. J. C. Taylor is i'll at her home
on Main street.
The Rev. G. W. Bent. of the Meth
SC cli n,
Miss Lucy Hood is expected here to-
morrow from Mt Oliyet, where she
has been spending the holiday season
with her parents.
Miss Edna Carpenter, Of Warrington,
was the guest of relatives here during
the week.
The committee appointed by the
county court to investigate both sides
of the case in which an application for
a ferry franchise between this place
and Bellaire is being vigorously op-
posed, will meet here early in the COM
ing month.
Evening Star Lodge No. 10, Knights
of Pythias, will give a social New
Years night at the Blue Ribbon hall.
The Young Mems Social Club have
completed arrangements for their Sc
lect hop New Years eve at the Blue
Ribbon hall.
The citizens committee will hold an
other meeting next Friday evening at
the city hall to consider the Wheeling
Railway Con gany's proposition fer a
change IN the tracks through the cen
trail portion Of Us ,oT1.
Miss Mary 3ni-h. OF North Benwood,
has returned to her home after a pleas
ant visit with Mrs. Lillian dCgc of
Martins Ferry.
Miss Myrtle Given, of Bellaire, O..
spent Christmas with Miss Nary Smith,
of North BenW0od.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
ST. MARYs.
ranent.

ST. MARYS, w. Va. December %.
Rev. ]. A. Hiatt, of Parkersburg,
will hold services i'll the Episcopal
church here tomorrow night. In the
morning he will preach at Raven Rock.
In the M. E. church, Rev. A. A. KEEL
ley will preach in the morning on the
subject. THE Evening CT the Me-
tenth Century; A Review of the Lord 5
Accomplishments and in the evening
his discourse will be on The Morning
of the Twentieth Century; A Forecast
of Cur Possibilities
In the NJ P. church, the Rev. James
Ochiltree will hold services morning
and evening. Baptismal service in =. e
evening.
Rev. o. E. Thorne will preach in the
NJ. E. church South both morning and
evening. There will be a watch meet
ing Monday night, commencing at 10
o'clock.
The next meeting of the ". c. T. I.
will be held at the residence of Miss
Mamie Hall on First street, Thursday
evening
Charles Steele, of Waverly, was in
town Friday.
Miss Mary Skinner was the success
full guesser in the Stanley bargain
store guessing match on Monday.
She guessed that 2.C34 persons would
enter the store on Monday. The actual
number was 1854. and the handsome
sewing machine was delivered to her
the same night If anybody is sorry
that Mary got the prize he is ashamed
to say so. On the contrary, everybody
congratulates her and is happily be
cause it went to her
L. z. TCnzey, deputy county clerk.
returned Friday from & three days
visit with friends in Wheeling
Cyrus Mccormick, of Sistersvilc, was
in town to-day.
County Court is in session to-day.
Work has begun on the George street
sewer, and it is expected to proceed
now with the laying Of drains until all
is completed.
Another ticket was placed before the
town Wednesday night It is called
the Peoples Ticket" and its pratf1rm
is the suppression Of lawleS5uess. The
breaking u CT sDCaE-casics and gam
bli2G dens, and the physical as well as
the moral Improvement Of the town
The convention was held at the court
house. County Clerk w. c. DCtgon
called the meeting to order, ami II. A.
Dean wGs chosen chairman. The fol
lowing ticket was nominated; Mayor,
0. H. Suck; recorder. J. R sTi,h;
council, II. J. Williamson, o. c. Ogdin,
G. w Riggs, A. B Burdette and c. J.
Mowery. Smith is on both ticka:3
nov, the Good Government" people
having nominated him last week; so is
c. }. Nowery, but i. is understood th.t
he will not serve if elected. The cleo
ton comes eli next Thursday, and a
spirited time is anticipated.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
KELLAIRE.
News Notes of interest from the Pel-
mont County Town.

On Friday evening at their home on
Franklin street, the Misses Sylvester
and kChel LOCKWOOD entertained a
nuu-Jer Of their friends in honor OF
their house guest, Miss Bessie Jaquay,
of Wheeling. The evening was peas
antly passed in the various social di-
versions, and at an opportune hour
refreshments were served.
Tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock
there will be a meeting Of the Bellaire
bar tenders in John Nolan's saloon.
This afternoon at one O'Clock the
funeral of Samuel Luchs viii take place
from his late residence on Belmont
street. The interment is at the Hebrew
cemetery on Rose Hill
j. S. Lockwood and family, of Gravel
Hill are the guests CI Flushing
friends.
Mrs. Bertha Habig, of Warrington,
is the guest of her parents. MIR. and
Mrs. Charles JahnkO, OF this city.
Evert Kennon and sistel, Ethel, Of
GAINESVILLE, are the guests Tor the hol-
idays of Mr.. and Mrs F. Bentfeld.
Miss Bessie Jaguay of Wheeling, is
the guest of Miss Bessie Lockwood, OF
Franklin street.
Charles Westerley charged with
drunkenness, was before Mayor FIeese
yesterday. He was fined 81 and costs,
and in default OF payment was locked
up again.
A committee composed of DR.. ]. P.
West, A Klotz and j. f. Anderson has
been appointed by the Bellaire board
of trade to act with the Wheeling board
of trade in matters OF mutual interest.
Yesterday morning at two o'clock
James Moran, of the Second ward, died
as a result Of injuries received last
Wednesday morning at the steel works.
Miss Kathaline Grayham Of Wash
ington D. c., has returned home, after
a pleasant visit at the home of A. A.
Castol, of Gravel Hill
George stephens has returned home
to Pittsburg. after a visit with friends
on Gravel Hill.
Albert Grafton, of the Third ward,
is visiting friends in Wooster.
Mrs. Cora Abbott. Cs McConnells-
vile, has returned home, after visit
with friends in this city
The Rev. Father Wehrle, of the ST.
Johns church, will celebrate midnight
mass on the night of December 31st
and January 1st.
The usual services will be held in all
the Bellaire churches to-day. The ma
iority of the topics to be discussed are
of nature suggestive Of the new CEN
fury.
Miss Eva Thomas, of Steubenville,
is the guest of Fourth wards friends.
. Mrs. Addison Thompson and son,
Russell, are the guests of the family
of D. H. Darrah.
H. A. Wilson, of Pittsburg, is the
guest of Bellaire friends.
Cashier c. w Dickens and wife, of
the Dollar Savings Bank, are visiting
friends at Beaver, Pa.
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w. L. Hammond and Miss Matte

W. L. Hammond and Miss Matte
Daily, of Jefferson avenue.
The funeral of Mrs. Sallie Newly.
who died on Friday, will occur from
the residence OF her father, A. ]. Youn-
ken. on Laroka Heights, at ? o'clock
to-day. The G. a. r. post will attend
the funeral. InJerment at Mt Rose
cemetery.
Humane Ohcer Echols was here yes
terday and made the necessary com
plant before Squire Pierce to commit
Harry Rist. a First ward incorrigible,
to the reform school.
Justice-elect L. @. Hammond will
begin his judicial duties on Tuesday
morning. His office viii be located
in the room at present occupied by Jus
tice G. A. Jones in the Meighe1 <
Oldham building.
Frank P. Manning, of West Liberty,
was in town yesterday.
Miss Eunice McClintock and Mr..
Frank Baker. of Rosby's Rock, were
united in marriage by the Rev. W. B.
King yesterday.
The Fostoria glass house will re-
sumo in full tomorrow, after the usual
holiday shutdown.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Taylor have re-
turned to their home in New Martins
vile, after visiting Mr.. Taylor's
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

The B. & o. r. R. has issued a new
book of rules governing the running of
trains, taking effect January LIST, 1901
The officials, desirious of examining all
freight and passenger conductors and
engineers on these rules. thought it
would be wise to select a conductor and
engineer to do this work.
Their selection fell upon Lee Wells.
passenger engineer, and James Hickey,
freight conductor, who for the past two
weeks have been conducting these ex-
aminations at Benwood Junction in an
office built especially for their conven-
fence.
This certainly reflects great credit
upon Messrs. Wells and Hickey, and it
shows the confidence the officials have
in regard to the ability and wisdom of
the above mentioned employees.