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difference in Wages.

ONE INTERESTING figures
showing the difference in
" , wages paid on board Ameri-
can and foreign ships, a diff
ference constituting one of the princi-
pal reasons why subsidies are needed
to encourage American capital in in
vesting in American ships, have re-
Gently been collected by General 'iros-
venor, chairman of the house COM
mittee on merchant marine and fish
cries.
II find" says he. that We have
only one line of ships under our flag
i'm the European trade--the American
line running to Southampton. The
United States consul at that port. Mr..
John f. Hopley, makes it quite clear
that the going wages of the port are
different in America than they are in
ships of other nationalities, For in
stance, he reports that at Southamp-
ton first officers of American ships get
$12O month; the British ships pay
between $6S.25 and $3.50. Second Off
GERS in American ships are paid $40
and in British $43.75 to $3.50. First
engineers of American ships get $3.50
and in British from 1926 to $121.75.
Second engineers in American ships
get 500, and in British $6325 to $3.50.
In American ships fireman are paid
$40, and in British $23; and seamen
in American ships receive S25, and in
British $105O.
"At Yokohama, Japan, Mr.. John F.
Convey, our consul-general, reports
that mates in American ships receive
from $50 to 800 a month, on British
$5s.40, on japanese $25 TO $35, and on
German from $40 to $75. Chief engi-
neers on American ships are paid $780,
from $50 TO $50 on japanese, and from
$G250 to 500 on German ships. Able
seamen are paid from $14 to $50 on
American, $14.6O on British, $3.50 on
japanese, and s14.25 TO SIS on German
ships. On American ships firemen are
paid from s14 to $40, on British from
sl7 to $40, on japanese $3.50, and on
| German from $3.50 to $40.
"At Trieste, in Austria, United
| states Consul Frederick w. Hossfeld
! reports that mates receive on Austrian
steamers, $3.50; on Italian, $43.75; on
| German, $2S.56 to S3570 and on Brit
ish, s5S.3S. Second mates on Austrian
steamers are paid s24S2; on Italian,
5000; on German, $3.50, and on Brit
ish, si3.Is. Seamen on Austrian ves-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28
From an Interview in the New York Herald.

From an Interview in the New York Herald,
This is no time for revenge as some call
il. We have a national campaign before us,
and there is too much at stake to pursue a
policy of that kind. OF course, If anybody gets
in our way we shall not step aside to avoid try
ing conclusions. The revenge is on the other
side.
IL anticipate no effect upon the adminstra-
tion. Pennsylvania has been true to Republican
principles by overwhelming maiorties on ma
tional candidates for forty years, and will CON
tinue on that line. There is no reason why the
action Of the senate should be resented by Re
publican voters upon the nominees OF their
party.
"The administration has been excellent; it
has fulhlled all pledges OF the platform of 1896
In fact, it has done more. II carried to sue
cessiul issue a war with one of the military
powers OF Europe; has extended the jurisdiction
of the government, not only to islands in the
Pacific, but beyond, with an empire almost
within sight Of the shores of Asia besides the
West Indies and the elimination entirely of a
troublesome neighbor.
1.-The Republican organization of Pennsylvania
will do its duty. II will also settle with those
who have been trying to overthrow the honest
work of years"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

~ ton of the prison labor
4 " problem has been made by
the industrial commission
and the results are set forth in a re-
cently-issued preliminary report. We
pass by the mass of statistical infor-
nation intended to show how many
states now provide work for their con-
victs in what manner and with what
economic consequences and proceed to
summarize the conclusions of the COM
mission.
That provision should be made in the
laws of each state for the employment
of all prisoners in productive labor is
affirmed, as well as that the state
should have absolute control of the
care. punishment, reformation and en-
ployment of the prisoners. likewise the
disposition of the products of their in
dustry. The fact is recognized that no
labor can be done within a prison which
will not in some way compete with the
free labor outside: therefore the letting
of prison labor by contract to indi-
viduals or corporations for the pur-
sold in the open market in destructive
competition with goods made by free
labor is condemned. but recognition is
given to the fact that there are many
articles used in state institutions
which can be made by prison labor, to
the advantage of both prisoners and
state: and it is in this direction that
luton of the problem can be found.
To embody its conclusions in con-
crete form the commission has drafted
a bill of which the main features are:
Providing for an appointive board Of
four prison commissioners, to visit in
spect, and supervise all prisons and to
aid in securing a just, humane and
economic administration of them;
clothing this commission with ample
power to conduct Investigations and
root out abuses; requiring that all pris-
oners capable of work shall be made to
labor under the rules OF the prison
commissioners in the production of
state and county supplies, repair OF
roads and other public works; and reg
ulating the disposition of any surplus
products of their labor so as not to ef-
feet reduction in the wages of COM
petitive free labor yet to insure to the
state some return from it's investment
in feeding, clothing and educating its
criminal wards SO far as possible an
administration of prisons based on civil
service principles-that is to say, the
employment of prison officials on the
ground of supposed fitness rather than
because of political pull" and their
retention during efficiency and good
behavior-is demanded.
While these conclusions have in
large measure been anticipated by
those who have given thought to the
subject, their present value, coming
with official weight, is considerable
The day has gone by when public
opinion was willing to entrust the GUS
tody of its convicts wholly to ignorant
and brutal jailers, under conditions
which made the Jail radiating center
of vice and crime. Modern intelli-
gence is yearly placing increased EN-,
phasis upon the reformative side OF
penal administration. one of the most
helpful means to which end is the ra.
tional employment of convicts in pro,
ductive labor,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

sells are paid si2.16; on italian, 1898;
on German, s11.sO to s1e.e6, and on Brit
ish, s23.S3. Firemen on Austrian
steamers receive $15.s2; on italian,
s12.25; on German, $122S to $780, and
on British, s26.
"At Marseilles, on French ships first
mates are paid between $3.50 and
$500 on British, 1888 to $685. on
Norwegian and Swedish, 1881, and on
German. $3.50. On French ships sec
ond mates were paid between s2S.95
and $3.50; on British ships, s291s to
$685. and on German, $3.50. First
engineers on French ships were paid
from $3.50 to s71.20: on British from
s63.26 to s6S.13, and on German, ss9.2o.
Second engineers on French ships re-
celved from s2s.95 to $4s.25; on British,
s4S.66, and on German, s5236. Firemen
on French ships were paid from 1888
to s23.16; on British, from sl702 to
s1S.24; on Norwegian, s13.S9, and on
German, $16.66. Seamen on French
ships were paid s12.54 to s14.47; on
British, $3.50 to $17O2 on Norwegian
$11. SO, and on German, $14.2S to $l6.66.
"At Liverpool Vice Consul w. ].
Sulis reports that first mates on Brit
ish sailing ships were paid $34.10; on
Norwegian. $21.S9 to $2433; on French,
| $2S95 to $34.74, and on German, $24.23
| to 1888. On British ships seamen re-
ceived $3.50: on Swedish and Norwe-
gian, $14.59 to $17.02; on French, $11.5s,
and on German, $12.16. The average
pay to mates on British steamers was
| S55.61; on Swedish and Norwegian,
| $19.46 to $34.06; on French, $4S.25. First
| engineers on British steamers receive
| an average of $S7.11; on Swedish and
Norwegian, $3.50 to S9723: on French.
| $77.2O; on German $4S.66 to $72.99 and
on Spanish, s77.S6. Second engineers
| receive an average on British ships
| of $6210; en- Swedish and Norwegian,
German, $36.iS to $4S.66. and on Span
ish, $3.50. Firemen on British ships
averaged $2031; on Swedish and Nor
| wegian, $1459 to $780, on German,
$1216 to s14.59, and on Spanish, $1751."
1t is apparent that these marked diff
ferences in wages must be equalized
If our ships are to get grasp on
the carrying trade. The subsidy bill
now pending in congress will enable
our shippers to pay the American rate
OF wages and yet compete with ships
flying other flags.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28
WHO WAS THE HERoINEP

One woman bravely went afar
TO lands made desolate by war;
She cared for wounded, sick and dead,
The naked clothed, the hungry fed.
Another spent the whole OF life
Fulfilling duties OF wife
And mother-making home a bright,
Chaste spot Of love and sweet delight.
The first one died-whole columns told
Her virtues and her deeds Of gold.
The other, one day, gently slept
Her children and her husband wept.
Kathleen Kayansgh, in indianapolis Press.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28
Legislative,

If Mark Hanna never promised to
supTo Quay and never authorized the
repeated interviews in which he af-
firmed his intention to vote to seat he
has been a long time in setting his
position right before the country.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

Judging from the rapid promotion of
enterprises in this part of the state,
we will soon be able to secure but lit
tie in the food line that has not been
canned or condensed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

The queens visit to Ireland is now a
thing of the past, and no incident
marked the event that will justify un-
easy observers on this side of the water
in remarking II told you So,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

ed the horseless carriage as a fashion
able fad. 1t really would seem more
appropriate IL a certain class of bicy-
clists could be pressed into the service
ahead of the canal boats.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

Senator Mason desires the United
States to turn Cuba over to the Cubans
on July 4. The fact that the proposal
comes from Senator Mason alone
would make the scheme seem hazard
npq
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

The tender solicitude Of the Demo-
cratic party for the brown-face wards
in our new possessions is in painful
contrast with its treatment of the
Southern blacks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

A lecturer upon prison reform has
Just been arrested on a charge of en-
bezzlement, He is liable to be better
equipped than ever to talk on the sub
iect before his case is settled.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune Astrologer.

Astrolabe cast: l3.4 NJ, Tor saturday, April
%, 1900.
child born on this day will notice that the
fruits of accident are often more profitable than
those of experience
The next few davs will decide which is Of
the most interest TO the public, the African
war or games at Athletic park.
Ii many persons who sigh for fame could be
satisfied with notoriety all might be happy.
Mans intention to make a threebase hit has
no weight on the "bleachcrs' when he strikes
out.
An artists life hath destinations, but tho man
who is able to draw large bank check and
paint the town is not wholly without sources
from which to derive pleasure,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

Since the eXtnguishment of the
Pittsburg politicians at Harrisburg, the
Clarke divorce case has been moder-
ately successful in keeping the Smoky
City located on the maps.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

Lord Roberts does not seem to be
having much success as a setter of
traps. With his great preponderance
of force it is a wonder that he does not
emulate the tactics of Grants advance
upon Richmond and simply crush the
enemy by superior numbers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

The announcement that the automo-
bile will soon succeed the canal mule
as a means of propulsion on. the tow
path will doubtless be jarring to the
fine feelings Of many who have adopt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

Bryan, he has not dropped silver.
trusts or imperialism. They are all on
his repertoire to be introduced as the
tasteS Of the audience decree.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28


Today's offering i'm the Lyceum thta-
ter. 1.-The Parish Priest" has excep-
tional interest for the people of North
eastern Pennsylvania because it is the
product of a local playwright, Mr..
Daniel L. Hart of Wilkes Barre, who
in this play has apparently realized
the success as a dramatist of which his
earlier work gave promise. The win
ming of a victory by merit and hard
work is an interesting event in any
vocation. But Mr., Harts new play
has, we are told, an additional element
of curiosity in that it succeeds in the
very difficult task of picturing a cler-
gyman in an absolutely natural pose,
without irreverence or theological bias,
but simply as a good-natured, kind
hearted man Loyalty devoted to the in
terests of his flock. "The Parish
Priest" is a type of the kind of play
which sends people away from the
theater with feeling Of increased res
pect for human nature and on this ac-
count we deem it worthy of especial
eommendation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

In the act of disappearing at the
proper moment the Boer warrior dis
plays agility second only to that of the
Filipino.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28
A RATHER BAD CASE

The Burlington Venetian
Of
had
TsSq tod bin sHS % him SSS lie u ad he had sSSs&a &
eohs TOT ythem,so
thenla tome
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
State.

Congrcssmcn.at- Large GhLtSHA A. GROW,
ROBERT II. FOERDELER.
Auditor GeneralE. b. HARDENBERGIl.
Legislative.
First District-THOMAS !. REYNOLDS.
Second Distrct-JOHN SCIIEUER, JR
Third Distrct--EDWhRD JAMES, JR.
Fourth Disrict-P. A. PlIlLBIN
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28
viii Cotton Be Enthroned Again2

EFORE The new EnBlanu
x Cotton Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION in session at Bos-
ton, DR.. william p. Wilson,
of the Commercial Museum of Phila-
delphia. recently delivered an address
in explanation of the opportunities
opening for growth in American ex-
ports of manufactures of cotton which
was instructive and encouraging.
He first showed that while the
United states is the greatest producer
of raw cotton in the world, its export
of manufactured cotton goods is much
smaller than that of little Switzerland,
but little larger than that of japan,
and in excess of that of only four
European countries, italy. Belgium,
Austria and Russia. This table shows
the present position of the export trade
in cotton manufactures:
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The Ne0style
Duplicate r......

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

Our showing OF Fine Hosiery Is
the most attractive in years. and i'm
addition to staple lines, includes
many original and exclusive styles.
not shown elsewhere.
In fine Lace Stripes" "Drop
Stitch" Polka Dots" and Ems
broidered," either in solid colors or
fancies, our line is unsurpassed.
Note the following specials:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

Governor Gambler of Georgia seems
to be something Of a fanatic himself
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

Particular interest centers around
our $50 Three Piece Bedroom Suites.
And it is not difficult to decide why
There is something about each piece
which catches the eye and invites a
better acquaintance, Then construc-
tion and finish are observed and COM
parisons made. The decision generally
is-that these are better in every way
than anything ever offered at the price.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28
Ajacchus' Advice.
QUAY ON THE RESULT.

1t is better TO always write poetry to orde
You will not then be in danger of oyerwork.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28
AT S5c a Pair, or
3 Pairs for Sl.OO,

Extra fine Fast Black. white sole
or white feet, and our regular soc.
line. Drop stitch Lislc in Black,
new Reds and Puppies, also in Lace
Lisle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28
The Prison Labor Problem.

4 N EXHAUSTIVE investiga-
~ ton of the prison labor
" problem has been made by
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28
At soc a Pair

Medium and light weight in Cot
ton and Lisle Thread. New colors
in Lace effects.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28
Good for this week.
FOR WOMEN.
At 25c Per Pair.

Polka Dots, Black, Blue and Rcd
grounds, with white dot.
Fast Black, full regular made.
with high spliced heel and double
sole, also with white sole or white
feet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

C ONE INTERESTING figures
showing the difference in
" , wages paid on board Ameri-
can and foreign ships, a diff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
Repairs Necessary.

Work was begun this morning on Monroe
street, Anacestia, by force of laborers 10
making repairs to the oobbie paving near
the car tracks as to permit the new
cars of the company to pass safely. When
the new cars were started OUT yesterday
they could not be operated. because the bot
tom attachments came in contact with tho
paving between the tracks on 18th street
southeast and on Monroe street. Anacostia
Work will be necessary on both streets, 1t
Is said, before the new cars can be run.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

ESTATE OF JOSEPH A. McDERMoTr. DE-
ceased No. 1902, doc. 2r.-The Washington Loan
ana trust Co, executor, has with the approval OF
Inc Supreme Court Of the District of Columbia,
holding Special Term for Orphans Court IiIsI-
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pm, as the time. and said court room az the
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DENT. Register Of Wills. JOHN b. LABNE.Il. At
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PARK.

Tract OF 1872 acres lurated two miles east of
SILVER Spring. in Montgomery co., Md, and three
miles north of TakGma. This is a piece of wood
land. recently cleared for division into B. / or d
acre plots; has the advantages of elevation nat
urd shade and n running stream: for u colony of
other would make excellent place; can be ar
ranged so that four five excellent building
and RUNNING WATER FOR ZACH with ali the
shade desired; arrange for loans to erect
four houses on this land 10 he repaid la monthly
payments. Price for the land $500 per acre
W. P. SPRINGER, Real Estate Agent
ap-i-"l 94l + ST. NV.
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..C,EnAR CLINT ,

beautiful country home of IA acres situated
near -Four Corners Montgomery CO., Md: two
miles east OF SILVER SPRING and three miles
north Of TAKOMA Lorutcd on an eleya ton
commanding an EXTENSIVE VIEW OF THE
st RRetNbtNG COUNTRY: house comparatively
new: contains 5 cCI.Eiodinus rooms; porreiai in
bath: large attic; baru outbuild: ns,s: bathing
pool running stream through the place; beautiful
grove Of trees: wide lawn: rich soil: fruit trees;
grapes etc; desirable gentlemans country
= place. An adjacent tract OF 49, acres NAV be
added To the above. Photo at Office
W. T. SPRINGER, Real Estate Agent
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