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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

vt WILL BE remembered that,
when the volunteer commissions
Il were being made out, early in
the war with Spain, there was
great complaint over the fact that in
nuence or "pulr' seemed to play IA
large part in the selection of army off
GERS. This was necessarily SO, because
the army had to be enlarged ten times
In as many weeks and there was no
time in which to establish a machinery
of selection whereby soldicrly merit
could he discovered through "A profess
sional winnowing process. The prcsi-
dent could not know personally all
about the thousands of men who had
to he commissioned at the rate of hum
dreds I'm a day; and therefore he took
the names of men indorsed by sena-
tors, representatives and others high
In public life, relying on their honesty
to recommend tit candidates. He was
criticized severely but unjustly, for he
did not only the best that he could do
but also the best that any man could
have done under the circumstances.
1t is proper to say that since that
first rush, which literally swamped
every department of the war-making
power, the president has been most
insistent upon basing both new ap-
pointments and promotions on merit
His nominations, both in the army and
In the navy, in all cases where he had
any option at all, have been exception
ally good and the element of "pull,"
with very few exceptions. has been
ignored almost entirely. In the case
OF Generals Bell and Wood he even
went so far in the direction of reward
ing merit regardless Of red tape that
he got many army officers down on
him. But 1t is evident that he has
marked out a course of policy i'm this
respect and will not depart from 1t.
Writes William E. Curtis in his Wash
ipgton correspondence for the Chicago
Record
There Is considerable surprise and
disappointment among the senator and
representatives In congress when they
learn that something more than their
Endorsement is necessary To secure an
appointment in the new army. After
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

~ y
\N/ stalwart ballot reform
bill, introduced in the
senate Thursday by Mr..
Tocht, represents an advance yet
stands in need of considerable amend
ment before il will be acceptable to
those who are dissatisfied with the ex-
listing system. The requirement that
no person shall receive more than one
nomination for the same Office is un-
necessary and we doubt that it is
constitutional. In the case of judicial
nominees, nomination by one party
and Endorsement py another has be-
come a common practice, strongly
grounded in public favor. The Focht
bill, unless amended would end it ana
we can see no good purpose to be
served by forbidding it If the people
In any number want it.
The contemplated arrangement of the
ballot, with names grouped below the
name Of the office sought, Republican
candidates first, Democratic candi-
dates next, Prohibition candidates
third and the sporadic independent
candidates following at the tail, alpha
betically; and at the top of all, party
circles for voters desirous of saving
time by casting straight vote, is in
genious and ought i'm the main to be
satisfactory. To be sure. it initiates
against insurrectionary politics of the
mongrel fusion type hut that is an
expected result of stalwart supremacy.
When there is a genuine popular sem
tment for political revolution II will
easily find means TO express itsc'f, no
matter how the ballot is constituted
The provision enabling the voter
who cannot mark his ballot to Select
watcher needs to he supplemented
by some kind of restriction upon the
watcher. There should be opportun-
ity for the punishment of a helper who
deliberately cheats an ignorant vot =
out Of his intended vote. Disposition
of the counted ballots should be more
clearly defined and chance given for
citizens by petition to secure the OPEN
Ing and recounting In court of the bal
lot boxes of any particular district
upon presentation of reasonable pre-
sumption Of fraud.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

votes pledged to my candidacy. I
have made no promis whatever. nor
have / any very great desire to con-
tinue as chairman for another year.
was asked to take the place and I
accepted"
Mr.. Gibbons intimated yesterday
that he had the votes of all the MEM
hcrs who did not att nd Thursdays
caucus, and he expressed himself as
confident that he would have eleven
votes next Tuesday night
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
TWELVE PAGES
SCRANTON. FEBRUARY %, 1901.

Mr.. Sopers letter on Love Waves"
made pleasant reading, but one of his
illustrations was rather unfortunate.
We are crcdibly informed that out Of
every dollar contributed for Christian
missions TO the heather. ninety-three
cents reaches its destination. In other
words, the expenses for adninistra-
tion arc only seven per cent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Recruits Wanted.

WANTED FOR u. $, ARMY; ABLE BODIED.
unmarried men between ages OF Il and 70;
citizens of United States, OF good charact nd
temperate habits, who scan speak, read sai
write English Recruits specially desired for
service in Philippines, For information apply
to Recruiting Office, l23 Wyoming ave-, scrsn'
ton, Pa,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Real Estate.

FOR sALE--A FARM OF 90 ACRES; 30 ACRES
improved; " mile from Factoryyil!e; about
twenty minutes walk from Keystone kcsdemy;
very slightly and pleasant location for q
country home; can he had very reasonable;
possession at once. Inquiry or address W. d.
Russell, ID. a H. Cas- office, Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

The reformation Of Mr.. Nisbet has
caused the Pittsburg boxers at Har-
risburg to regard each other after the
manner of opponents in a contem-
plated horse trade.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

a pcrusal OF the papers will demon
strate that the Daughters OF the
Revolution have a much better organ
ization in the way of a press bureau
than did their ancestors Of &c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

For cards Of thanks. resolutions OF condolences
and similar contributions in the nature OF ad'
vcrtisng The Tribune makes a charge OF cents
a line.
Rates for CLASSIFIED Advertising furnished on
application.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

"HE TRUSTEES of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania are
Il in receipt of a subscription
of $4,000 from Messrs.
Burnham. Williams & Co.. of the
Baldwin Locomotive works. for the
new engineering department. The
trustees have decided to materially
strengthen the engineering department.,
and to erect an engineering building of
the first-class. with ample laboratory
and shop equipment 1t is estima ted
that the cost of this undertaking will
be between four and five hundred
thousand dollars. Provision has been
made in the working plans for five
hundred students in mechanical. civil,
and electrical engineering.
The favorable elements in Pennsyl-
vania for engineering schools of the
first rank are evident. It's two great
cities are rapidly growing in popula-
tion as is the state itself. The manu-
featuring interests represented in these
cities and surrounding territory are
vast. These require an unusually
large proportion Of technically trained
assistants. both in their operation, and
in designing their products,--for cx-
ample, such industries as the steel in
dustry, bridge building, ship building,
locomotive building concerns, machine
shops, etc, etc, and the great trans
portation interests of the state. The
need of skilled engineers was never
greater than it is today and it is grow
ing all the time.
The principle of transmitting mail
IN large cities between central and
sub stations through pneumatic tube,
Is sound and has tie fullest approval
OF the postal authorities. The fact
that the senate has just rejected with
scorn a proposition to spend q large
sum OF money for pneumatic tube SER
vice In Chicago and st. Louis does not
mean that It reflects upon the recom-
mendation OF the postmaster general,
which was made without reference to
| any particular patents or commercial
enterprise. IL simply means that a.
Chicago lobby overreached itself. dis
gusted the senate and brought down
n vote of censure.
All of sudden, congress has de-
manded to know by what right the
limited States has permitted Great
Britain TO huy mules In this country
for use in South Africa. The reason
ought to be plain. 1t Is because we
had the mules to sell end England had
the wherewithal TO buy. A fair ex-
change is no cNme.
The fact that a number OF foreign
| consuls at Manila have been enabled
! to turn an honest dollar by furnishing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

When Mrs. Carrie Nation actually
launches upon an editorial career, Mr..
Hearst and Mr.. Pulitzer and Mr..
Bryan will do well to look after their
laurels.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
ATTACK on A
BUREAU CHIEF
Representative Garner Wants Mr.
Roderick Removed-Sensation in
the House-Local Mine Work
ers Get Surprise.

Special from a staff Correspondent.
Harrisburg, Feb. GA sensation
was sprung in the house today by Rep
resentative Alfred Il. Garner of
Schuylkill. 1t was in the shape of a
resolution calling upon the governor
to demand the resgnation of James Il.
ROderick, chief of the bureau Of mines.
because of alleged hostility to the
miners The resolution reads as fol-
lows:
Whereas James Z. Rodcrck, is now chici of
the bureau Of mines Of this commonwealth; and
Whereas 1t is the duty "f the said James y.
Rodcrick chief as aforesaid, TO look after, pre-
serve and protect the best interest of tn? miners
Of this commonwealth; AMI
Whereas, The said James h. Rodcrck. chief Of
the said bureau of mines as aforesaid, in the
presence Of several Of the members of this house,
made the following expression: ut docs not
matter what the miners want nowadays; their
hands are raised against every man, and every
mans hands is raised against them; and
Whereas, 1t is impossible for any man with
such opinion to look after the welfare and TO
work for and protect the best interest of the
mining classes, as was intended by the act ere
atlng the bureau OF mines and the chief Of
said bureau; therefore, be II
Resolved That this house of representatives,
hereby request tne lion. Nllllam ~ stone, gov
ernor Of this commonwealth, to demand The res.
ignation of the said James T.. RoderCk, chief
Of the bureau Of UineS Of this commonwealth,
as a person untitled by his own expressions and
opinions to hold any official position looking
to the preservation and enforcement Of the
rights Of the miners of this commonwealth,
MI. Gamers Speech.
In support of his resolution, Mr..
Garner made lengthy address in
which he stated that the alleged utter
ances of Chief Roderick were made on
the floor of the house a week ago last
Wednesday in the presence OF himself.
his colleague, Mr. Ferrebee, and Mr..
Reynolds. of Lackawanna.
Mr.. Reynolds interrupted with
point of order that he had not author
lied "the gentleman from Schuylkill" to
use his name, and Chairman Marshall
declared the point well taken.
Mr.. Garner resumed by saying that
the gentleman from Lackawanna" de-
clares he does not fully recollect the
occurrence. but his colleague, Mr.. Fer
rebee, does, and is ready to corrobor-
ate him.
II branded Mr.. Roderick's statement
privately to Mr. Roderlck as ic,"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

the Filipinos with supplies doubtless
explains the tenacity of the handful
OF insurgents who have held out so
long.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Help Wanted-Male.

WANTED-TEN MEN, NEAT AND GENTLE
manly in appearance, to make a house to
house canvass Of a well advertised and popular
cereal. $3.50 per day guaranteed salary In
qurc Lackawanna Valley hotel, roam -.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

AS Georgia promises big peach
crop this year the annual report of
the failure of the Delaware product,
which is now due. will cause no alarm.
Congress ought to emulate the ex-
ample of the ENJOYS at Pekin and in
vite Mr.. Lentz to go cut somewhere
and strangle himself.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

When space will permit, The Tribune Is always
glad TO print short letters from It's friends pcui-
ing on current topics but its rule is that theso
must he signed, for publication, by inc wri'c' ~
real name; and the condition precedent to ac'
ccptancc is that all contributions shall be SUBJECT
to editorial revision.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

SITuA ALTON WANTED by YOUNG GIRL, As
nurse girl, or to do light housework city
references IiI New street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Dissolution Notice.

DISSOLUTION NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY
giycn that the firm OF Boyle x Mucklow has
this day dissolved Nj d,bt3 due said firm shall
he paid to John H. Boyle, who will continue the
business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

Now that J. Pierpont Morgan has
bought up about all Of the steam roads
In the country. it is to be hoped that
he may turn his attention to the troll
ley lines. There are some in this vi
cinity that might be improved.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Situations Wanted.

YOUNG WOMAN WISHES WORK OF ANY
kind by the day. Address "M,," Tribune
Office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

The fact that a number Of foreign
consuls at Manila have been enabled
to turn an honest dollar by furnishing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Agents Wanted.

ANY PERSON WHO WILL DISTRIBUTE CIR.
cuars for 80 90 daily should address Stand
ard Co., Wells, Chicago.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

New York Office: $50 Nassau St
s. s. vREEJAND.
Sole Agent for foreign Advertising
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

AGENTS WANTED-TO SELL TIE LATEST IN
vention for producing LIGHT; beats clcctrici-
~ cheaper than kerosene, agents coming money;
largest factory; prompt shipments. The Best
Light Company, Canton, o.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
For Rent.

gS2 GREEN RIDGE STREET. TEN ROOMS.
modern improvements; steam heat, furnished;
desirable; $500.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

SITUATION WANTED--TO GO OFT BY THE
day at washing or any kind OF day work.
Mrs. Russell. 2lJ Cedar avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Ballot Reform.

w THAT is known us the
\N/ stalwart ballot reform
BILL introduced in the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Wanted-To Buy.

wANTED--sECoND.H HAND SLOT MACHINES;
must be in good order, state particulars as
to make and price, Address l.. NJ, general de.
livery, Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Regulating Army Promotions.

7 WILL BE remembered that,
when the volunteer commissions
were being made out, early in
the war with Spain, there was
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

STU ALTON WANTED-BY 4 STRONG, ACTIVE,
young man, "a shipping clerk, or to do any
other kind ot honest work. Has had one years
experience in shipping. References furnished.
Address II. D.. care OF Tribune office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Engineering.

.HE TRUSTEES of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania are
Il in receipt of Il subscription
ar coz llQ fran, AncSrS
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-14
Order of Publication,
Oscar II. CAN'T ct al.
T. w. Wiles ct al

In the Circuit Court Of Monongalia
county, oS.ooeI Term, 1901. This day
came Oscar II. CAN'T, w +. CAN'T and
FELTON, FL. Wotring, trustees OF the Nor
gantown st. Paul English Evangelical
Lutheran Church, by Donley & Hat.
field, their attorneys, and filed their Pc
tition against j. w. Wiles, Lillian r.
Wiles, Fred William Schmidt, Mrs. j.
J. Hall and Miss Ella Simpson and
others. members Of the said church, and
Theil College, corporation under the
laws of the state Of Pennsylvania.
The object Of the said proceeding is
to sell under the direction of this court,
the parcel Of land situate in the city of
Morgantown, bounded and described as
follows
Beginning at point in the line along
Barthlow's lot running 20 feet TO Ger
tain point thence along the line OF XII
GERS hess 7e feet to a certain point !;
thence along said church lot to the
place of beginning, said parcel Of land
is marked "a" on the plat filed with
the petition in this cause, reference to
which is here made.
And whereas ii appears to the Court
that all members of said church have
not been made parties to said petition:
now therefore in pursuance of the stat
ute in such cases made and provided, it
is ordered by the court that
Friday, the 18th Day ofOctober, 1 9o1
be set for the hearing of said petition
and that the said J. w. Wiles, Lillian
r. Wiles, Fred William Schmidt, Mrs.J ;.
!. Hall, Miss Ella Simpson and Theil
llege of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church, corporation under the laws
Of tha state Of Pennsylvania, and any
os,,sl ,,..a4.. X persons Interested may
appear before this court on Tic said 18TH
dav of October, 1901, and resist this
proceeding and do whatever may
be necessary to protect their interests.
and it is further ordered and directed
that this order shall be published three
successive insertions in the Morgantown
Daily NEW DOMINION, a daily newspa-
per Of general circulation in said coun.
tv. and that true copy thereof shall be
posted at the front door OF the Court
House, of said county and also at some
conspicuous place OH said church prem.
ises for three days.
WIN. f. GLAsscocK, Clerk.
Donley & Hatfield.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-14
SPECIAL SERVICE HELD.
Later Duke anu Lueness Paid Visit to
Niagara Falls.

Later Duke anu Lueness Paid Visit to
Niagara Falls.
Niagara on the Lake, Ont, Oct IA.
The Duke ard Duchess Of York
passed quiet Sunday at the Queens
Royal hotel Sunday.
The Duke and Duchess attended a
special church service held at their
hotel, over which the Rev. Canon
Dalton, the chaplain with the royal
suite, presided.
After the service was concluded the
Duke and Duchess, accompanied by
several members Of the royal suite,
We're taken UP past the whirlpool rap
ids to Niagara Falls.
Luncheon was partaken of at the
Loretto convent. After luncheon the
party returned to the Queens Royal
hotel, where dinner was served. A
quiet evening at the hotel concluded
the day. The royal train was to
Leave agara-on-the-Lake at 8 andd
leave Niagara on the Lake at 9
O'CLOCK today for st, GATHERINGS and
other points.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-14
MOVE RY MaLVAR EXPECTED.
An lnsurgent OFFICIAL Sentenced 70
Death For Execution of
fO3 Spaniards.

Manila. Oct. 14-Tbe military au-
thorities have received word that
General Miguel Malvar the insurgent
leader, is believed to have lett the
province OF Batangas. Luzon, and 10
be planning an operation in the prov
ince of Bulacan, where insurgeat con-
scription has been progressing re-
Gently. The country there Is noun
famous and wen adapted to guerrilla
warfare.
Captain Pitcher has practically
stamped ont insurreetion in the
island Of Mindoro.
The police force 1t Banan, province
of Batangas, has been disarmed and
the. chief of police and several others
have been placed under arrest on the
charge of belonging TO an insurgent
society and using their offices to OBJ
1ain information for the insurgents.
Major Braganza, the insurgent Off
Ger who ordered the execution of 103
Spanish prisoners and personally SUI
perintended the carrying out OF the
hanged.
There Is intense feeling among the
natives in San Fernando, province of
Pampanga. over the killing OF ma
tive By soldier. Strong patrols are
out in both San Fernando and Bacolor
to prevent a hostile demonstration.
There was considerable criticism
here of the recent statements Of Con
gresham Edgar Weeks, Of Michigan,
regarding Filipino character and pos
sibilities. Members of the commits
sion refer to his remarks as too
sweeping" and as biased upon too
short an experience"
The native press unstintingly CON
demned the conclusions of Mr.. Weeks
as unjust and yiciously false"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-14
TO STUDY OUR RAILWAYS.
Party of English Railway Men Arrived
In United States.

New York, Oct lion the White
Star liner Celtic, which arrived, was
a party Of English railroad men, who
come here to spend a month studying
American railroad methods and in.
speeding systems. They are George s.
Glib, general manager of the North
eastern railroad Norman d. MacDoIi-
aid, T. NJ. Newell and Wilson Wors-
dell, directors of the line
Speaking of their plans, Mr.. Glib
said. We intend to inspect Ameri-
can railways I'D Will go as far west
as Chicago. We will study the hand
ling OF freight and the system of sig
nails. OF course until we have been
about and seen things | cannot state
whether we will adopt any of the fea-
lures of the American system"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-14
MAY HAVE INTENDED TO
MURDER PRESIDENT SALES

Paris, Oct 1.-THE Lisbon cores.
pendent of La Patrie said a telegram
had been received at the Portuguese
capital from Rio Janeiro asserting
that two Italians were arrested FRI
day evening last in the corridodr OF
the presidential office by an ofFicar Of
the guard Both were armmed with
revolvers and daggers. In Rio
Janeiro it is believed that they are
anarchists and intended to assassin
ate President Campos Sales.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-14
NEARLY s17s,ooo SUBSCRIBED.
100000 Secured at Meeting In New
York Sunday.

New York, Oct. 14.-As result of
the annual missionary sermomn
preached in the Gospel tabernacle by
DR.. A. B. Simpson, the missionary
fund solicitor. the esum Of SEQ 600 was
collected during the day This is an
increase of $4,000 over the collec-
lions of last year on a similar occa-
sion.
Sundays meeting was the last OF
the eleven conventions that have been
held throughout the United States,
and the whole amount thus contribut-
ed for missionary purposes is nearly
SITS, 900
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-14
BOTH FIRED SHOTS.
Which Man Committed Murder Was
Not Determined.

Lexington, KY, Oct 1.-two men,
John T. Doyle and Martin Clark, both
white, are in jail here. charged with
killing negro named Henry Camp
bell. Each surrendered, believing
that he fred the fatal shot After
being elected from a saloon. in which
both white men were clerking, Camp.
bell went home, secured the rifle
which he carried in the Civil War
and, returning, opened fire from the
doorway.
Clark secured a pistol and Doyle a
Winchester and each shot once. The
negro fell dead, a bullet having passed
through his body. The ebullet could
not be found and the coroners jury
has not placed the responsibility.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-14
Prescription Druggist,
1856 Peasants st,
Isl. =. IA YES

We carry a complete line of
Groceries, everything in the
shape Of Canned Goods being
fresh, and the product Of the
best canning concerns in the
country. Our vegetables and
berries are alWags fresh and
right from the farm. Our
butter aud eggs are always
the best that the market af-
fords, and our trade is al
ways satisfied with these two
staples.
We a handle a line Of Watch
es and Jewelry, besides max
ing repairs on the former.
Our stock also includes a
handsome assortment Of Sill
verware, and nowhere in this
portion of West Virginia can
the buyer purchase better
goods at more reasonable
prices.