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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12

TlTHIN n few days the
w postmaster I..,,r as, general will
issue his promised order
disbarring from privil-
ese of second-Class rates in the mails
publications which cannot show sat-
isfactory claim To it. The exact lam
Suage of this order is yet unknown.
nut its intent will be to rule ont nnri-
odicals which have only a nominal
subscription price and which are in
reality advertising lodges. 1t is not
stated whether the use of premiums
VIII he frowned upon; and II is this
uncertainty which makes it impossible
10 say how strongly the order will be
resisted.
That the attempt of the most oeico
department. to outlaw premiums will
precipitate fight is assured on this
subject Robert f. Bonner, who acted
as chairman of the leading New York
publishers who have been irving to
impress their views upon the postmas-
ter general, writes: 1T seems To mo
that the present law of 1879 is all sniff
cient for the protection of both the
postofice and the interests OF publish
ers The fact that the deficit in the
postoffce has decreased year after
year. and is now reduced 10 about
S4OOo,O0O, where il was formerly over
slo'OOOOOO, Is sufficient evidence that
the law Of 1879 is good law The
wide dissemination of information of a.
pubic character and of good literature
Is of''snoh inestimable benefit to y
county depending upon universal suf-
rage for its guidance that a deacit
OF 81 ,o00;6od-is not to be considered for
one instant, and even II a cheese-par-
ing policy should regard this deficit as
something alarming it must not be for
gotten that the deficit itself is steadily
shrinking from year to year under the
law OF 1879, If the postofIice depart-
ment should put into effect a ruling
such as was proposed in the circular
letter Of the third assistant postmast-
er-general, dated April II, il would un-
doubtedly bean assumption of leglsla-
tive power. Whatever ruling is made
should be a logical sequence of the law
OF 1879. If it is not, all publishers
should unite to defeat it,"
The law Of 1879 thus referred to pro-
Vides that publication must be or
iginated and published for the dis
semination of information of a public
character, or devoted to literature, the
sciences. arts, or some special industry
and having a legitimate list OF SUBJ
scribersS provided, however, that moth
Ing herein contained shall be so con-
strued as to admit to the second class
rate regular publications, designed pri-
n1arily for advertising purposes, or
for free circulation. or for circulation
at nominal rates"
After the new order has been issued,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12

the postmasters Of the various cities
will be called upon to decide whether
all the publications now passing
through their offices are entitled to u
continuance of the second-clHss rates.
II the decision is against the publca-
tion the latter will receive notice of
proposed restriction, and opportunity
viii then be afforded 10 make good It's
claim for a continuance of the priv
ilegc. This hearing Is a legal right,
ana as it will undoubtedly he insisted
upon in each case, the officials of the
department are expecting an immense
amount of work.
In any event storpage of pre-
miums under penalty Of loss Of
second class mail privilege cam
not be sustained on the basis Of exist
ing law and congress is not likely to
make the law harshcr in this respect.
The best publications in the country
use premiums as a means of increasing
their circulation: and because some
publishers Eive nothing else than pre-
miums or SO use the premiums as to
is not a valid reason for ouawrE all
premiums. We have little expectation
that the post office department will at
tempt what is unfair and impossible.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12
Sam Jones' Good Points.

Rev. Dr. Frank Bristol, pastor of the Metro.
politan church in Washington, which is attended
by President Mckinley, tells a story which he
heard one evening while dining at the White
House with the president and Bishop Ch4ndl sr
Of the Methodist church South. The party was
talking about revvalists and royvals and the
case of the well known cNhortcr "Sam" Jones,
was brought up
''The best Characterization Of sam Jones'
preaching, | ever heard" said the bishop, "was
that of good colorcd brother in Virginia. He
had just heard Jones preach, and was dcscrib.
ing it to one of his fellows.
+" 'Jist as long as Bre'r Jones Sticls to de
scriptcrs, said the colorcd man, he amt no
better preacher than cny NV de 7ist Of ~. But
when he cuts loose from the scripters and jlst
lets her sail de he's de doSgondest 7rcichcr dat
ever pounded a pulpit. "-Pittshur5 Post.
The making CT an apology when one has been
in the wrong is not an agreeable thing. A
gentleman was TO make one to woman friend
and in order TO render the job as light as
possible she directed the very, very Irish servant
as follows: "Now, ii anyone comes Kate, saw
am not at home, and then ask the name; il
II is Blank you must invite him in for ! am
expecting him, but ii it is anyone else excuse
me-"
That night tho he'll rang and the hostess leaned
over the bannistcr To her the coniab 1t was
not Mr.. Blank, tor she recognized the voice
'ls Miss II. in:' asked the caller.
"Ncs, sorr; she's in" said the Irish lady
And the gentleman started TO take of his hat
excuse me, son." said the girl, but are you
Mi Blank, because ii YOU are not you must
60 away" lie wasn't MIR. Blank and he went
away in a gale, and the lady has never heen
able IN set matters straight since. And the Irish
LADY, she has departed. She was too much OF
comedy Of errors to have for keeps Louisville
Times
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12
Qualified His Comparison

Governor Shaw, of Iowa, had amusing expert.
enCos with newspaper men during a recent visit
down East, relates the Omaha Bee. lone re.
potter he said, referred TO me as "a dapper
little old man. another said my clothes didn t
tit me and that ! wa, no orator, according to
classical Standards but the funniest compliment
| ever received was during the campaign last
fall in my own state. After I had made a
speech before crowd that had gathered 10
hear a dbeate between Jim Weaver and myself,
an old farmer pushed his way through TO where
! stood, Grasped my hand and said with every
indication of sincere admiration:
- Governor, that was a fine speech-an cx.
collen' speech! DO YOU know. you remind me
very strongly Of Abraham Lincoln in your powers
Of illustration? OF course, you are a better look.
ing man than Lincoln was Then, stepping
back, and, taking another look at me from
head 10 feet and evidently intending to emphasize
the compliment, he addcd But not much,
oither!' "
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12

N IlN'tNl'IiN blNoN y, VI l'lliS-
burg, who recently began a
n ~ vigorous enforcement of the
so-Called Blue laws. is hav-
ing troubles of his own. He is cred
tied in tho PittsburG CommorCial-Ga-
z"tte with saying that he is disap-
pointed at the manner in which his
Sunday Observance order has been re-
Ceived and that if he had given the
matter second thought he would never
have undertaken to enforce the an
cient statutes literally
Whether this is a correct voicing Of
his opinion or not we have no means
Of knowing. Eut it is altogether likely
that the attempt to close rafrcshment
booths. soda water fountains and Ci-
gar stands on Sunday in PittsburG
will not succeed Whether these in
stitutions are works of necessity is a
fairly dehatahlo proposi,sn. No
doubt most persons would he better
off If they partook more sparingly of
physical Iefreshrrnts on Sunday and
devoted thc!. energies TO better cul-
tivaton Of the spiritual Graces.
But the fact remains that large
nEnlhe:S Of people, perhaps majority.
nave the opinion that there is no
harm in eating ice cream. drinking
'oda water or smoking cigars on sun
lay; and so long as this Is true. the
lttempt to suspend this traffic viii
imply excite their prejudices and pro-
foke their opposition. Administration
y aw must take into account the
N'ni'NionS of public sentiment. To
shore them is to invite rebuke at
te polls.
lhere can, however be no doubt
'nat majority sentiment will UNFOLD
'he authorizes of Pittsburg in stop-
rIng the illegal sale of intoxicants on
sunday and suppressing SUNDAY
gambling. Those practices breed rub-
hc disorder, which annoys not only
those who favor the puritanical Sab
path, but also those whose consciopcos
DO not revolt at the minor indulcopces
OF the public.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12

The "relics" in the Building of Eth
nology are different. There are any
number of skulls of mound builders
Aztecs and other primitive dwcllers In
our land. Looking at one laid on a
shelf in the Canadian department. one
couldn't see so very much difference
between its shape and that of the
skull of Princeton young man, stand
ing near Divested of pompadour,
which was valnly coaxed to be parted
fiat at the side, according to the latest
mode, the latter would be quite SINH
lar. Yet IT isn't at all probable that
the individual on the shelf had ever
been to college.
The spiral staircase leading to the
galleries in the dome of this building
is stumbling block In the way of
some peoples cdifcation. They do
hate to climb stairs. But you'll find
something worth climbing to see, II
once you undertake the task. There
are cabinets and cabinets full of In
dan relics, vases reproduced in water
colors from those found In Mexico.
Then there are gorgeous Navajo blan-
kets, some exquisite in hue, loaned by
Mr.. Seligman, and any number of Eric
Pape's drawings hung on the walls OF
the rotunda. The inner gallery Is
really fascinating, with it's wonderful
paintings by Childe Hassam and
others. These include portraits of
famous Indian chiefs, studies of
Cabaneros. j. w. u. Fosters THE
Nison of Hiawatha," etc.
on the first floor is fine group.
mounted by the taxidermist's art and
representing the animals of the North
west. The building is full of interest
even for those who do not feel drawn
toward the aborigines and who like
living amusements instead Of the
dead. H. G. p.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12
SCRANTON. JULY II, 1901.

Wanted-By the Scranton Times, a
now lot of penny dreadful cpithets to
replace some gone to seed Sense or fit
ness no ohieCt. DoliNer 20 the office boy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12

no distant future, the large portion Of
the American public that dotes on
"utilitarianism" will arrive at the
knowledge that in disreRarding or de-
stroying the bsauty of nature, in
whatever direction, 1T serves it's "util-
tartan" idol or fetch the very worst
kind of final injury.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12
Japan's Tribute to Perry.

GNDAN. July II, will SOC tho
SaN memorable ceremony of dcdi-
~ cation of the monument at
1<urihama, Japan. to COM
memoratc the landing of Commodore
Perry. The monument has been erected
by a japanese association calling itself
the American Friends society. 1t con-
sists Of a huge slab Of native stone
upon which has been carved the words:
This monument commentaries the
first arrival of Commodore Perry. en-
voy from the United States of America,
who landed at this place July II. 1853
Erected July IA, 1901"
Ships of the American and of the
japanese navy az" 10 be present and
take part in the ceremonies OF the oc-
casion. Yokohama letters say that in
tense interest has been and is shown in
the event and add that every possible
honor will be given to the memory of
the commodore, whose name is house
hold word throughout the empire.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12
FINLEY s.
Midsummer
Clearance of
SeaSOnable
Merchandise

Experience teaches
us the necessity of
cleaning up all resi-
due stocks at the end
of each season, To
thoroughly and ef-
fectively accomplish
this in the most ex.
peditious manner we
have placed a clear
ance price on every
item of merchandise
of a summerish char
acter, and cut the
price so deep that we
feel assured our ex-
pectations will be
quickly realized. To
make this sale still
more attractive we
make a general re-
duction throughout
the entire store, offer
ing an unusual op'
portunity to secure
reliable goods much
under actual value,
Sale Will Continue All Week
5lO-5l2
LaCkaWanna Ave
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12

Colonel Wint expects in a few weeks
to produce a scarcity Of Insurgents that
Will put the Philippines war corre-
spondents entirely out of business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12
AlliS-ChalmcrS Co

Successors to Machine Business Of
Dickson Manufacturing Co.. Scranton
and Wilkes-B Pa.
Stationary Engines, Boilers. Mining
Machinery, Pumps
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12

a visit to Nay Aug park will con-
vince anyone that heretofore not enough
attention has been paid to the most
important feature in park improvement,
tree planting. While well shaded in
some portions Nay Aug park yet needs
many moro trees. The new manage
m"nt should bear this in mind when
the rcc-pldnting season again arrives.
Nervous people who have pelused the
last list of bills signed by Governor
Stone are probably now on the look
out for the Normal school octopus.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12

IL Is gratifying to note that the sul-
tan not only paid up, but also looked
pleasant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12

For cards NJ thanks resolutions of coincidence
and similar contributions in 'ho nature ot al
wrtt'ing The Tribune mdaes n charge OF cents
line.
Rl'os for Classified Advertising furnished on
application.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12

Among the many notices Of the late
~ deceased, long famous lecturer. JOS
cph Cook of Boston. we find one men
tion of his creed in regard TO the fran
chise. 1t is worth quoting as the
tersoly spoken yet most comprehensive
view of a strong and philosophic mind:
NO sex, no shirks, no simpletons in
suffrage" That touches clearly every
one of the problems" and "vexed
questions" of popular government.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12

Mr.. Bryan is beginning to realize that
there is combined effort upon the
part of the Democratic leaders to
stransle the dulCet voX populi.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12

This day, July -, 1901 is the double
millenary of the birth of Julius Caesar,
who rcmodelled the map of Europe,
added an immense empire to Roman
dominion, and whose victories, opening
the way for the preaching of a world
religion of which he never dreamed,
have had an abiding influence on the
whole worlds history and development.
some time ago it was proposed in Rome
to give this two-thousandth anniver-
sary Of his birth significant cele-
bration. Whether the Roman munich
pality has carried out that intention or
not the day is well worthy Of remem-
brance throughout Christendom-for
which he was, so unconsciously, a pre-
parcr of The way.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12
Sunday Observance.

~ ECORDER BROWN, ofPitts-
~ burg. who recently began a
n ~ vigorous enforcement of the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12
Postal Reform.

XX TITHTN few days the
wv postmaster general will
issue his promised order
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-12
Forestry and City Trees.

" 7 Is a VERY desirable, very
necessary step forward, that
N. Secretary Hitchcock made an
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-11
CEORCiAVILLE.

Mr. John Scott has had his feet frozen
very badly.
Mr.. Charles Bolan has concluded his
labors at Charles Vests.
Mr.. Charles Vests wagon broke down
last week in which he had too much Of q
load Of wood ON the wagon.
An entertainment will be given at Rev.
John Nason's house, Friday evening. tor
the benefit Of the young eople Of this
place all are invited TO be there.
Mr.. Charles BoIan has brought suit
against William Loomis for $1,000 for
negligence In repairing the plas,ering In
the tenement which The plaintin occupied.
An ejectment suit was brought agains,
Charles Bolan by Mr.. William Loomls OF
this place. The case was tried before the
district court last Thursday. January 3,
1901. Mr.. Bolan had occnpied the house
since November 1879, and IL was alleged
had failed to pay the rent since May s.
700. The case was argued upon its
points and was decided IN favor oil the
plaintiff.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-11
MERINO.

Nh. John Garfield of South Scituaie
made pleasan, call on old friends in this
place, Tuesday.
Mr.. Harry Sareyson and family oi
Westerly, and Mr.. Thomas TAYLOR and
son William Of Maiden, Mass Is visiting
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Is. Taylor
on Laban street
Mrs. Alice McGovern. well known
aud highly respected resident OF the an
nexed district, died.at her home on merino
street, Monday Deceased had a large
number of friends in this place, and will
be missed by all VINO knew her.
Mrs. Charles Lemay has returned 10
her home In Fall River, after week 8
visit with friends here.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-11
THORNTON.

John Feeley is on the sick list ,hi,
week.
The Town Council hold a regular
meeting to day.
John Wood is getting his house lot In
shape for building.
James MeCurdy and family are visiting
friends in Milford, Mass.
Go 10 the Thornton Furniture Co. fol
genuine bargains In household goods.
Harry Paulson and Fred Holroyd will
occupy John Tomlinson's new house.
James Morehead OF Apponaug is play
Ing with the Thornton baseball team.
A masquerade ball will be held in the
Pavilion on the evening of January IS.
Samuel Baldwin, engineer at the Vic
toria MILL Is confined TO his home by il.
ness.
The Thornton football team will play
the Athertons OF Providence, on Satu.
day.
ihS paHhhSi IlANh NJ - nllll is closed
this week to allow the putting in of new
boilers.
+. Brown, Ell. Wesuot ana nilbert
Harris went to Kingston, Wednesday, on
fishing trip.
Thomas j. Mclaughlin, general agent
o! the Prudential Insurance CO., was In
town Wednesday.
You can save money at Houghs Drug
Store, Olneyville. Everything sold at
lowest cut prices.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. lanes
Dolan on Tuesday. The baby weighed
eighteen and a half pounds.
a dramatic entertainment will be given
In the Pavilion at an early date under the
auspices of the ladies of the Church OF
the Nativity.
Edward Westcott has been away for
several days this week and rumor has IT
that he has been looking up talent for the
Thornton baseball team.
George Dawes, who Is employed by
James McCurdey, while driving the lat.
ter's horse on Thornton avenue, was
thrown from the carriage on Wednesday
and quite severely bruised and cut about
the iace.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-11
CREENVlLLE.

Mr.. Nicholas Winsor has been getting
ice ten inches thick this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonxo Mowry spent
Sunday with relatives In Chepaehet.
The public schools OF the town re.
opened Monday tor a term OF fifteen
weeks.
Beware.of this changeable weather and
in case of a cold use at once DR.. Hough's
Cough and Lung Balsam.
Leland Thornton OF Providence, for.
mer resident OF this place, attended the
lodge meeting here Saturday evening.
The Ladies Society of ST. Thomas
church met at the Masonic rooms, Thurs.
day evening. The usual bean supper
was served.
Miss Mary Medbury returned to the
Moody School in Mortified, Mass, this
week
Rev. Ernest Caswell OF Nouh Seituate
oniciatsd at the +. b. chutcn, Sunday. in
the absence OF Rev. g. b. Cutler
The Ladies Missionary meeting was
held with Mrs. Ellen Southwick, Thurs
day.
Mrs. Fred Winsor of North Providence
spent Wednesday with Miss Cora Burlin.
game.
Mrs. Mahsla Ballou who has been quite
ILL., is on the gain at this writing.
Rev. 6. b. Cutler is spending few
days in Maine.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Barnes entertained
their daughter, Mrs. Stella Congdon OF
Woonsocket, over Sunday.
Mr. Joseph Cole, who works for VIM
Winsor, is spending the week in River
point.
a memorial service will be held, at 81.
Albans churcn, Lenterdale. SUNDAY, tor
Mrs. Sarah Angel, who was devoted
member. Rev. Mr.. Cowell will oiliciate.
Quality and not quantity makes DeWitts
Little Early Risers such valuable little
liver pills. T. X. Parker, Olneyville;
y. +. Reiner, Centerdale.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-11
ROCKLAND.

Rev Charles q. Johnson Will speak on
the Shepherd King and Poet" on Sun.
day. All are invited to attend the service
at the Christian church at p. m.
While Contractor Nash's men were en-.
gagged IN grading for the electric railroad
near this place last week Il became neees.
sary 70 cut down large hoilow tree. In
this tree vas a colony Of flying squirrels,
an animal somewl at rare In this section.
The Italian laborers not knowing what
he animals were. killed a number before
Mr.. Nash discovered what they we're. lie
then inierposed and saved three or fJur
which he now has for pets.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-11
SOUTH SCITUATE.

The funeral OF Of Mrs. Samuel r. Pot
ter was solemnized at her late residence
on Wednesday.
n regular meeting Of the Scituaie town
council will be held tomorrow at the
VINO clerks Office.
Mrs. Pasco Vernava, who resided al
Ashland, was fatally burned by the eS-
plosion Of a kerosene lamp on Tuesday
morning. The lamp was on a shelf on
the kitchen stove and IL Is supposed the
oil became heated. The unfortunate
woman's clothing was igni'ed by the
burning OIL She had the presence OF
mind 10 remove her two small children
from the house which also caught fire.
She then started for help, but by the time
aid reached her little could be done. She
died before DR.. Clarke OF Fiskeville, who
was summoned. could reach here. Her
husband Is employed at the Ashland
Mill. The funeral services were held on
Wednesday and were conducted by Rev.
E q. Caswell Of North SeItuate.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-11
Tho Mother's Favotlta.

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Is he
mothers iavorite. II ~ pleasant and safe
Tor children TO take and always cures. It
is intended especially for coughs, cold 4,
Group and whooping cough, and II The
best medicine made for these diseases.
There il not the least danger Ia giving It
to children FOR II sontains no opium or
other injurious drug and may be given 81
confidently 10 babe az 20 an adult. For
sale by B. a Smith and Gilbert r..
Parker, Olneyville; VIM. Dunning &
Bro. 3s5 Msnon avenue and y. r.
Reiner, Centerdale.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-11
CRANITEVILLE.

Mr. Everett Angel has jus, purchased
fine organ.
The blacksmith shop In This place,
which Is being built by Mr.. Nathaniel
Carey is about completed.
The Ladies Benevolent Society met at
the residence Of Mrs. Andrew Sweet last
Thursday and was largely attended.
Mr.. Edward A. Sammis and wife Of
Stamford, Conn, was the guest Of their
mother, Mrs. A. w. Harrington, last
week.
Mrs. Henry L. Adams has just re-
turned from Leominster, Mass, where
she has been visiting her son, Mr.. George
Adame.
a large number from this place are an.
ticipating attending the wedding ami.
versary Of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred o. Sweet
in GreJstone.
The grocery store In this place. which
il run by Mr. Keema, Ia a great sdyan-
tsge 10 the place and all lines Of first class
groceries are = be found there,
The Granitey.le Cycle Club met at
its rooms last Tuesday evening and had
large attendance. Checker playing
seems 10 be the prevailing game at the
club rooms this winter and the president,
Mr.. McIyer being an expert player, occs.
sions great sport TOR the beginners.