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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-09

he United States which prohibited the
acceptance of such gifts. even when Of
fered voluntarily. But this was evil
IDENTIFY b smallest part Of the corrup-
ton which ne believed was going on ut
that time, although he was not able
to put his hand or the guilty parties
The whole thing is most calamitous
and scandalous. Bad management. IN
faithful and corrupt officials r found
wherever this country has undertaken
to "expand"--in Hawaii. In the Philip
pines. in Cuba. in Porto Rico. Some
lines are applicable by whom we do not
know:
you are not perfect. Should some ma.
ton be
Superior to you as you &c me,
Which would you choose-its rule Or
liberty?"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-09

Rev. John Jasper. the egr preacher
at Richmond, Va. who is 50 well known
because of his sermon many years ago
in which he declared that the sun do
V is dead. He was nearly ninety
years old. and was a Baptist. He was
one of the best o negroes of our
country, and was as famous in his way
as Booker Washington is if he was not
made so much of in the north, where it
is a fad to eulogize and pay court to
the able president of the Tuskegee
school in Alabama. He was born in
Virginia in July 1872 and was a ave
The Richmond Times announcing his
death said Of him:
His fame was worldwide, and when
visitors came to Richmond they hunt
ed up John Jasper and tried to induce
him to preach for them his famous
Sun Do Move Sermon" And lei he
consented he was assured of an audi
ence which few preachers can boast.
His W congregation would stand
aside. or take back seats on such occa-
sions. and b whites woul invade his
church, invariably filling it to over
flowing. Many, or most OF them, went
more for the sake of amusement than
for e~dification. but it was impossible
TO suppress h smile called forth by
JasRer's ingenious arguments to de-
m~onstrate the falsity Of the scientific
d that the sun does not move.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-09
EUROPEAN OPINION.

There is dissatisfaction among the
Germans as we'll as among a powerful
element of the Russians. In Ger
many the papers write plainly as to
political events. and a are disap-
pointed as to relations with England.
One leading paper. Of az official type,
says this, and it is an opinion lot ex-
ceptional but reflects the views of both
people and other newspapers:
Throughout the period Of our exis-
tence as a state, we AVE not met much
love or friendship from our British
cousin. when we were small he would
like to have made us smaller. and when
we showed signs OF growing great he
would fain ave tripped us up. 1t is
only now, when we really are great,
that he begins to treat us n a more
friendly way. What ought we to do?
Controversy has been raging during the
past few months with such violence
that h links that i the govern
ment and the people seem almost IN
danger of being severed"
The German people and their organs
are really in strong sympathy with the
brave Beers and their cause. The Eng
lish papers compliment Count Won
Bulow upon his diplomacy and friendly
feeling. The French papers are not ST.
lent. The Paris Temps for instances
hat Emperor Williams visit to Eng
land land his friendly conduct there
have done more to estrange Germany
and Russia than even the imposition
of higher grain duties by the Reich
stag"
The Brussels undergraduates Beige is
emphatic and thinks that the Kais-
er's treatment of President Kruger
whether dictated by mere selfishness
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-09
BREVITIES.

The liberty of the citizen is severely
ware. No boot black can shine for
pay or owe in that town on Sunday.
The cost Of the Philippines to the
United states is 3,O2S lives, in money
s2O2, SIS, 900 to Goth March.
When trusts meet trusts then comes
the tug Of war" The American Thread
Company and the New England Cotton
Yarn Company are about to engage in
war.
The Atlanta journal would like to
see a "hazing match" between the
cold bloods of West Point and the stu
dent hot bloods of Nihilistic Russia.
The Charlotte Presbyterian Stand
that one man controls as much pro-
perty as all the farmers between the
Potomac and the Mississippi rivers own
in farming lands. Fortunately the
farmers between the Mississippi and
Potomac control more votes than all
that money could buy"
The Washington Sta causes a bar
barian" to say he has been looking
over these instruments of perpetual
torture-tight patent leather shoes,
high collars and starched shirts. I am
trying to make up my mind whether i
would rather be civilized or be shot
Rev. William Arthur. an English
Methodist writer of ability, who made
a decided impression forty years ago
with his book The Tongue IF Fire
is dead. He was Irish born and well
educated.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-09
AguinaIdo to Issue a Manifesto

Manila, April 4.-Aguinaldo has the
assistance OF Chief Justice Arellano
and Mr.. Fisher, General MacArthur's
private secretary, in preparing his
manifesto. The work is not completed
n the tenor of the contents is not di-
vuIged.
Chief Justice Arellano had a long con-
ference with Aguinaldo. He says Agui-
naldo is realizing the futility of further
resistance and is DESTROYS of sparing
the Fflipinos additional distress, trust
ing 10 the justice and generosity of the
American people. The chief of the
revolution Will urge the insurgents to
cease lighting n accept American
sovereignty.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-09
The Recent Southern Express Robbery

Savannah, Ga, April 4-President
O'Brien. Of the Southern Express Com
pany, was asked today respecting the
robbery of a money package Of 5000
from Columbia, S. c., to New York, as
previously reported. Mr.. O'Brien said
that the rule of the company was to
settle such claims as this first and
find the thief afterward. He seems
confident that the detective agency
having the case in charge will soon land
the party or parties responsible for the
theft. An official of the company said
today that he believed the guilty party
will be arrested within the next few
days.
After the persons who stole the
money are under arrest the question
as to what company shall lose h S.
900. the Adams or the Southern. will be
adjusted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-09
Land for Charleston Naval station

Washington, April Admiral Endi-
colt. chief of the naval bureau OF yards
and docks. has been in New York sew
eral days. where. IL In understood. he
has concluded satisfactory arrange
ments for the acquisition Of all the land
necessary for the new naval station at
Charleston. s. c..
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-09
New Vice President for the seaboard

Baltimore, April At is learned here
today from an exceptionally reliable
source that the position of vice presi-
dent and general manager OF the Sea
board Air Line railway, recently vacat-
ed by E. p. St John. has been rendered
to James N. Barr, now third vice presi-
dent OF the Atchison. Topeka and Santa
Fe Railway Company, and that his
acceptance is assured.
Baltimore directors while admitting
b a an offer had been made TO Mr..
Barr. said that they had not heard OF
his decision.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-09
A schooner Hard Aground

Philadelphia April s.-The three
masted schooner Oriental. from Allan
tic City for Norfolk, was driven ashore
oy the high wind today on Wallop
each, three miles south Of Lewes.
She Is still hard aground.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-24
An Era of Combinations.
Editor OF The Tribune

Euilor OF Inc lIlDune-
Sir: The cursoTy view given in your TUESDAYS
editorial OF Governor stones proposed bill to
deal with strikes and arbitration suggests that
the governor, in his zeal 10 be a wise legislator,
has overlooked an important matter, namely, the
intensity OF the present trend OF thought toward
the formation OF trusts or combinations With
this In full view | present few suppositons
II Governor Stones bill in its present shape be.
come, law, what wise, or unwise, measure
that will bel
II all the labor combinations in this state
become one Notwithstanding not unlikely
what a great combination that will bel
II all the combinations OF capital and all the
combinations of employers become one combina.
tioh--another circumstance not unikely-what
a great combination that will be.
II all the military combinations OF the state
are mobilized into one combination-and the day
may come when they must bewhat great mill.
tary combination that will be!
ii the great combination OF workers shall have
a disagreement with the great combination OF
employers, what a great disagreement that will
be.
Then, IT, TO end the great disagreement, the
great combination OF military power is brought
into the held-as the governor proposes--what
great battlefield that will be! And what clash
that will bel And when the remnants Of the
great employers combination, and of the great
labor combination, and of the great military com.
bination, shall have heen gathered up, where
win the governor beY Thomas Boundy.
Jenyn, Jan. %.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-24

who saw anything sarcastic in the
company's notice went out of their
way to read 1t into the lines. for IL
certainly was mot written there. The
letter was drafted by Mr. Silliman
and myself Jointly and was the con-
sequence Of n careful consideration OF
means whereby we could increase Our
returns. It was that and nothing
more"
President Clarke declined TO ex-
press himself for publication on the
matter of the threatened scompetition
from the Central Rapid Transit conf
pany. but from an equally authorita-
tive source il was learned that the
old company is not alarmed to any
great degree on this score. One of it's
officials is quoted as saying that the
new company. IL IL ever does get into
operation, will starve to DEATH for the
reason that If 1t got even the bulk Of
traffic to and from the territory IL
proposes to serve, il would not be able
to pay the interest on It's bonds and
running expenses.
"The new company might compel US
to sell out to IT, though" the aforesaid
official is said TO have remarked In a
bland way.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-24
MARIE ANToINETTE FETE.
for It Are Being Rap
idly Completed.

Preparations for the Marie Antoinette
Fete and The Pied Piper Of Hamelln
are being rapidly completed. The dates
for these great entertainments will be
February 6, Z, s and 0. The children
will appear in afternoon matinees on
these dates, while the young people
cast for the Fete will give the even
ing presentation. More than 300 dane
ers will participate in the affair." and
the magnificent stage effect may be
family imagined. The costuming Is to
be superb. and the intricate and beau
tiful dances will make II an event TO
mark the new century.
As has been announced, the enter
tainments are for the benefit of the
Home for the Friendless. II is neces-
sary to give one large entertainment
each year in order to defray running
expenses, and IL Is hoped that the one
about to be produced will be the most
remunerative ever held under these
auspices.
An elaborate souvenir programme Is
in process of preparation, in which
nearly every great business house of
the city is represented. There will be
several special features which will ap-
peal to the public.
The Fete is different from the Kir-
mess idea, in that there IL much sing
ing and n plot whose thread has a fas-
interest. Every section of the
city is represented. and Miss Eager
finds the material exceptionally good.
The figures used in the various dances
are elaborate and difficult, and the
music is especially attractive. Mrs.
Charles Carr Is the efficient accom-
panist, assisted by Miss Meldrum and
Miss Palmer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-24
THE WEEKLY TRIPS
COMPANY FORMED
Its Purpose Is to Take Charge of
Visitors Who Want to Visit the
Pan-American Exposition.

The Weekly Trips company is the
title Of IL company just organized in
New York state. which proposes to do
novel kind OF a business In connec-
tlon with the Pan-American exposition
at Buffalo this summer.
The incorporators are Captain Mar
Gus NJ. Drake, president of the Niagara
bank; Fred +. Fox, division passenger
agent OF the Lackawanna; II. A. Gross,
general eastern agent. Chicago and
Northwestern. w. r. Woafer, assist
ant city ticket agent of the I.acka-
wanna: F. A. Gross. city ticket ana
passenger agent of the I.ackawanna:
William Kelly. jr., until recently pas-
senger agent of the Great Gorge route
The officers are: NJ. NJ. Drake. presi-
dent; Fred II. Fox. vlce-presldent; I;
Frank A. Gross. treasurer w. T..
Weafer secretary.
Weekly Trips company Is prepared
TO care for 1000 visitors daily, provid-
ing them with railroad transportation.
care Of baggage, hotel or private house
accommodations admission to eXposi-
tion grounds and all principal features
of the Midway, and side excursion
trips to all points Of interest within a
radius of 100 miles of Buffalo.
Coupon books are to be issued, which
cover every desirable feature, even in
cluding checks for midway lunch,
either at the exposition grounds or at
Niagara Falls, Cleveland or any other
point where the noon hour may find
the tourists. The scheme is the broad
est ever devised in connection with
i,,ta ol From
time the Pan-American visitor leaves
home until he returns. he Is under the
constant care of representatives OF the
company, and if instructions are fol-
lowed. there is no possible chance OF
his being feeced, on OF missing any
feature Of the great show, worth see-
ing. The trip coupons cover an itin-
erary of seven days.
By arrangement of the coupon book
any person may choose his own pro-
gramme of pleasure. as any coupon
can be used at will of the holder.
Everything is arranged to suit the con-
venience and inclination of the tour
st. All baggage will be protected from
loss by fire by the company.
In order to secure advantages pre-
sented by the cOmpany's plan, arrange
menis must be made one week in ad-
vance. All coupons not used are made
redeemable, at tariff discount of ten
per cent. Arrangements of all rail-
roads entering Buffalo are said to APP
prove of the plan, which ensures safety,
comfort and economy to their patrons,
and letters of congratulation to the
promoters OF the scheme are being re-
caiynl in large nIIn1bprg
w. ]. O'Brien, formerly proprietor OF
the Hotel Jermyn barber shop. has
been appointed general agent in Lack
awanna county for the new company,
and proposes to open an office in this
rity i'm a. few layS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-24
NEXT SEASON AT LAKE LODOPE.
Booking of Excursions for 1901 at
That Popular Resort Has Already
Commenced.

The Delaware and Hudson company
has just issued an attractive little
brochure relative to the excursion sea-
son of 1901 at Lake Lodore. containing
several beautiful half-tone engravings
the handsome new depot i'm the sum-
mer shade of overhanging boughs; the
great white dance pavilion i'm the
midst of the far-stretching groves,
and various aspects of the boat-d
ted. magnificent lake itself with it's
five-and-a half miles of varied and
charming scenery. All fall and winter
n strong force of men have been at
work on the excursion grounds with
such effect that there is a general de-
sire on the part of the people to see
this resort in all its fresh, new beauty.
Applications for dates are already
coming in, and booking has COM
menced by Mr.. II. w. Cross, district
passenger agent OF the Delaware ana
Hudson Railroad at Scranton. Clrcu-
lars descriptive of Lake Lodore and
the improvements on the grounds are
in the hands of all Delaware and Hud-
son ticket agents, who will he pleased
10 supply them to the public upon
application. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-24
Wholesale Liquor Dealers,

few men indeed whose sense of civic
righteousness Is so powerful that
they're going to leave their business
for q whole month at n time TO at
tend a protracted session OF councils.
The present plan of meeting every
week Is the best and only plan"
Chairman p. +. Calpln, of the COM
mon council, thought that the new
charter placed entirely too much
power in the hands OF the mayor.
The especially bad feature about 1t,
to my mind" said he, "is that Sec
ton which gives the mayor and the
heads of departments power to let all
city contracts. This power is now
vested in councils and think II would
be a serious mistake to take ii away.
"All bids are at present opened pub
licly in council and the contract
awarded to the lowest responsible bid
der. Under this new charter / can see
nothing which win prevent the mayor
and his appointed head of department
from retiring into their inner office to
open bids and awarding the contract
to whomsoever they choose. Nothing
would prevent this except their con-
sciences, and public officials sometimes
strain their consciences very far. IT'S
dangerous power to place in the
hands of an official"
DO NOT FAVOR IT.
The Pittsburg chamber Of commerce
has practically decided to have nothing
to do with the amendatory act pre-
pared by the local councilmanic COM
mittee. As mentioned in yesterdays
Ri ha n
meeting held on Monday and didn't at
all favor II. IT has now decided to ap-
point n committee of twelve 10 pre-
pare certain amendments embodying
its ideas. and endeavor to have them
attached TO the ripper" bill.
The Pittsburg Commercial Gazette
said yesterday in its Harrisburg re-
port:
senator Vaughan says he Is GER
tain that his people will desire TO be
heard on the bill. This morning no
asked senator AIuehlbronner not to
push the proposed act too rapidly, as
he wished TO communicate with his con-
stituents. He is not ready 10 say what
he will do. intending to he guarded
By the wish of the majority of the
| residents of Scranton. At present there
the councils of that city about whether
the power should be vested in the
Legislative body or in the mayor
'Sena tor Drury. who represents a
part of Lackawanna county is. of
course. interested in the charter He
| said today he did not know what he
! would do, as he had not heard from
the people of Scranton. Mr. Drury is
an insurgent and friendly to Senator
Finn. While he does not think well
of the ripper feature of the bill he
admits thar ii is likely to pass the
senate. AS TO its safe voyage through
the house, he is not certain, and inti-
mates that the insurgents and Demo
Gratis may be able to block it's path
way there.
Speaker W. T. Marshall ought to
be good authority on what can he done
in the house. lie says there is no
doubt In his mind about the ability
OF the friends OF the bin to nut it
through his body. Senator Muehlbron-
ner has made the canvass of the house.
and says that the count shows a clear
majority of ten for the charter ana
the ripper This poll is made with n
full house present. and every doubtful
Republican and Democratic vote is
given to Senator Finn"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-24
OFFICE FILLED BY
DAILY is ABOLISHED
Department Of Transportation Will
Hereafter Be Conducted Under
Supervision of General ST.
perintendent Clarke.

With the resignation of j. NJ. Daiy
as superintendent OF transportation
on the Lackawanna railroad, comes
the official announcement that on and
after February l, the office will be
abolished and the duties will be as
sumed by General Superintendent r..
i. Clarke. This decision was reached
yesterday, when the following circu-
lar was issued for distribution amor.;
the employees of the road:
CIRCULAR No. H.
January 2J 1901
Nh j. VI. Daily having resigned as superintend.
ent ot transportation. effective Feb. | proX.
the office is hereby abolished and the duties as.
sumci by the undersigned. T. L. Clarke
General superintC ndena
This decision by Superintendent
Clarke does not mean that the depart
ment will be abolished, but simply the
position Of superintendent of transpor-
tation, as II really comes under the
direct supervision Of the general super
intendent anyway.
1t is quite generally known in rail-
road circles that when l.. G.. Russell
retired from the general superintend-
I
j. NJ. DAILY was looked upon as his
probable successor, and when the posi-
ton went to another he had no desire
to continue with the road.
Superintendent Clarke recognized in
Daily a man who was better able TO
explain the intricacies Of the Lacka-
wanna management to him than any
body else in the company's service. and
prevailed upon him to remain with the
road until such time as he (Clarke)
could familiarize himself with the du-
ties of his position, as at that time he
was both a stranger to Scranton and
to the LackaWanna railroad.
Regarding the work in the trans
portation department the present cler-
ical force will be retained under Su-
perintendent Clarke, and no changes
will be made unless brought about by
some unforeseen circumstances.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-24
KNIGHTS OF MALTA.
Past Commandery Degrees to Be
Conferred on Feb. l6.

The Knights of Malta of this county
are making arrangements for special
session of the Grand commandery of
the state OF Pennsylvania on Febru-
ary l6 next.
The meeting will be held in the
knights of Malta temple i'm the Guern-
sey building, when past commandery
degrees will be conferred. There are
about forty candidates for these de-
orep9
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-24
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
Information Wanted Regarding Ben
George, Syracuse Newspaperman.

Ben George, the Syracuse newspaper
man, who walked into police head
quarters Sunday afternoon and re-
quested to be locked up. was dis
charged by the mayor yesterday.
George went away with his aunt
who Is supposed to live somewhere in
Providence or Green Ridge, and moth
ing has been heard or seen of him
since. Yesterday his wife came down
from Syracuse TO hunt him up. bu,
could find no trace Of either George
or his aunt.
\ ticket to Syracuse awaits George
at police headquarters.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-24
Grand Army Men.

The members of Griffin post, No, 139.
G. a. r., are requested to meet at the
undertaking establishment of ID. d.
Jones & Son, on North Washington
avenue tomorrow morning, at $50
o'clock, in full uniform, to act as es-
cort TO their deceased comrade, George
l.. Preston, whose remains will he
taken to Elmira via the o'clock
Lackawanna train, -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-24
"aldron's Horse Sale Today at Cor
mans Stables.

At p. m. Waldron will sell two car
loads OF horses at the old Cusick
stables. Among the lot are several
matched pairs and a number of single
workers and business horses, also a
fine lot Of readers and trotters; in fact,
there are some of all sizes and color.
They outclass in style and shape any
previous shipments he has brought
here. All those in need of a horse OF
any description should attend today's
sale, for every horse must go to the
highest bidder. A trial allowed on
every horse. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-24
WEATHER YESTERDAY.

Local data Tor January %, 1901.
Highest temperature ................. ~ degrees
Lowest temperature .................. 10 degrees
lIoniGiy:
: a. III. .....,.......,....,..'...' 20 per cent
r. m. .......................... 81 per cent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-24
The Best Cold Cure

is one you can take without interrupt
tion to business. One that does not
effect the head or hearing like the con-
tinued use of quinine. One that cures
speedily and leaves you feeling fresh
and clear-headed. Such a one ia
Krause's Cold Cure. Price 25c. Sold
by Matthews Bros. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-24
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

Under this heading short letters OF interest
will be published when accompanied, T.. publiCa.
tlon, by the writer's name. The Tribune does not
sauIns responsibility for opinions here expressed