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Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1901-07-12
Trusts and Pops.

Asian indication Of the condition
OF the times take the newspapers of
the large cities and not the "want''
columns. The "help wanted" has
always long list while the "situa.
tions wanted" are scattering. There
has been much said about trusts, and
they are beyond question a menace
to the best interests of the people,
They work along the same line as the
"pop" proposition to have the gov
ernment own everything, and the
governm ment in such case would be q
favored few Both the trusts and
the extreme "pop" idea of the gov.
ernment owning everything, would
crush out the individual and do away
with the individual initiative. Per-
haps the remarks of the French Off
Ger at the battle of Santiago will be
remembered. When the boys went
up San Juan hill, of their own notion
and without orders, as they swept by,
the officer asked one of our own Off
GERS where they would stop. Our
man said @ they will stop when
they get into Santiago" Then the
Frenchman said that even our militia
was better than the trained soldiers
of Europe as our boys didn't need
officers. they could take care of them
selves. He said that it is the "indi-
vidual initiative" that makes the
American people 50 great and super
ior. The trusts and the "pop" ''gov-
ernment own everything" would kill
this initiative and destroy the very
thing that makes us great. I am
against both. The extreme "pop" is
a full brother to the trust magnate,
except that theresmay be difference
in the amount of wealth each has,
A. T. Cole in the Forum.
Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1901-07-12
Excursion Rates .to Milwaukee,

Via the Northwestern Line. Excursion
tickets will be sotd Mt reduced rates for
round trip, on account of Elk's Grand Lodge
to be held at Milwaukee, July % to 25' For
dates of sale, rates, ETC., apply to agents OF
Chicago u North. Western Railway. %
Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1901-07-12
Nothing Succeeds Like Success.

As the Massachusetts got through
hell gate successfully, Captain Man
ney gets the glad hand and the
ready smile. But if she hadn't got
through Captain Manney would have
got the hell without the hand.-Wah-
peton Times. I'll
Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1901-07-12
Sure Thing.

The Dickinson Recorder says that
no home is complete without a tele-
phone. Great Feavens-isn't there
enough talking in most ordinary
homes without calling in the aid of
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Pioneer.
Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1901-07-12
Annual Meeting Elks at Milwaukee.

Tho Northern Pacific sells round trip
tickets for one fare, plus 50, July 20, 81 and
%, good returning up to July 2Stl. Limit
will be extended till August 10th by deposit
ing with joint agent at Milwaukee. Call on
Northern Pacific agent for particulars.
Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1901-07-12
Newspaper
Outfit for Sale.

I have good Newspaper and
Job Printing outfit for sale. a
6-col. quarto Vaughn Ideal hand
cylinder newspaper press, 1Oxl5
Gordon, 16 inch Challenge cut
ter, proof press, two imposing
stones, 6 cases body type, ttty
cases job and display type. with
q complete equipment of leads,
rules, chases, tools and furniture
to print q newspaper and do job
work in q country town. 10 q
responsible party with good
location will sell on time and let
the plant pay for itself. Call on
!. or write to
Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1901-07-12
Very Low Rate Excursion Tickets to the Pan-
American Exposition at Buffalo.

Via the Northwestern Line are sold daily
with favorable return limits. Direct con-
nection at Chicago with fast trains of all
lines to Buffalo. For further particulars
apply to agents. An illustrated booklet
will be mailed on receipt of two cents post
and Ticket Agent, Chicago. 29
Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1901-07-12
$4,000 Buffalo rnd Return $4,000

Via 500 Line and the Lakes. At small ad-
ditional cost we include sleeping car, berths
on steamers, and all meals enroute. Call
on Agents for further information, or write
w. r. Galloway, &. T.. A., Minneapolis,
MINI. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
WASHINGTON.
Four-Day Personally-conducted Tour
via Pennsylvania Railroad.

On Monday. April I, the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad company will run it's
annual personally conducted tour to
Washington. ID. c., from Central Penn
sylvania. Tickets will cover round
trip transportation transfer in Wash
ington, and nrst-ClaSs hotel aCcommo-
datons for dinner on April | until
luncheon on April 4, inclusive, For
those who desire to spend longer
time in the National Capital. tickets
will be accepted returning until April
II. inclusive
Rates, covering transportation, trans
fer and hotel accommodations as
above: Sl2.90 from Williamsport. $3.50
from Wilkes Barre, SASS from Scran-
ton. $500 from carbondale, Sli.70 from
Sunbury. S1i from Altoona. $10.l0 from
Lancaster, $l0.S5 from Lebanon. SOLO
from Harrisburg. $3.50 from York, and
proportlonate rates from other sta
tions. including stations on the cum
berland Valley Railroad north OF
Chamb arSburg.
Detailed itinerary is now in course
of preparation, ana fun details re-
garding schedule and other inforlna- =
ton will be announced later. Intend
ing passengers should send their names
az early as possible to Tourist Agent.
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad. "a Public
square, Wilkes Barre. Pa. or George
w. Boyd Assistant General Passenger
Agent. Broad street Station, Philadei.
phja Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
BORROWED THE HORSE.
Two Boys Had a Very Lively After

After enjoying nine-hour ride up
and down the valley at a break-neck
pace. Leo Jordan, an lS-year-old youth.
went TO the livery stable to return the
horse and buggy and fell into the
hands of Patrolman Thompson, who
was there waiting for him.
Jordan went to Alderman Kelly yes
terday morning and told him he want
ed to get the alderman's horse to have
him clipped by his uncle, man named
Coar. AS this man has been in the
habit of clipping the aldarman's horse
for the past five or six years. he read
lily granted the lad permission to take
The animal
Jordan went to DeCker's ktables,
where the horse is kept. and had the
animal hitched up and drove away. At
the postofiice he picked up another
lad by the name of Pat Messtt. and
together they spent the afternoon driv-
ing up and down the valley.
At about s o'clock Jordan drove into
the livery with the horse covered with
sweat and almost dropping from ok
haustion. The carriage was covered
with mud and generally the outfit pre-.
sentcd a much-abused appearance.
Jordan lives on Emmett street
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
HOWARD Is REINsTATED.
Trouble on the Trolley Lines Is Hap
nily AYerted

All danger of another street car em-
ployes' strike was Saturday averted
by General Manager Silliman. of the
Scranton Railway company, reinstat-
ing Conductor ID. R. Howard. who
was discharged Feb. "a, as matter of
discipline for not obeying the COM
pany's rules and reporting within
twenty-four hours from the time of oc-
currence an alteration he had with n
passenger.
At meeting of the union held Fri
day morning the grievance committee
was instructed to confer with the gen
eral manager and inform him that un-
less Howard was reinstated another
general strike would be ordered.
About 43O o'clock Saturday after
noon an answer from the general man
ager was received at headquarters by
the committee. consisting of President
Shea and Messrs. Evans, kegler,
Surine and Barrett. Mr.. Silliman' 3
mssive was a lengthy one, three pages
of typewriter matter. in which wcra
carefully reviewed the facts in the
case and embodying the very welcome
news that in view of the action of the
union and general sentiment in favor
of Howard's reinstatement, the dis
charged conductor should resume work
Sunday morning.
on the committee receiving the COM
munication they Immediately called off
the meeting which was to have been
held early yesterday morning for the
purpose of ordering "A strike unless
Howard was reinstated. The latter
reported at company headquarters yes
terday morning and was given Pitts
ton run.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
PERSONAL.

Mrs. George l.. Post has returned to pdadcl.
phia, after spending a week visiting with friends
in this city.
y. =. Toohcy. OF ClaIke Bros, left last nigh.
f3r New York. where he viii spend the coming
wcC; business.
Miss Mcnamara, Of New York, is visiting her
brother. Patrick =. McNamara, at the Bank hotel,
Lackawanna avenue.
James Fitch and wife. who were at Washing
ton attending the Inauguration ceremonies, ie'
turned home saturday evening.
Mrs. -. n. Loomis and daughter. Ruth. who
have been visiting Atlantic City and Washington,
returned home saturday evening.
George e. DcWidc. formerly of this city, and
who held stcnographic position with Satgent
& Company. OF Philadelphia recently accepted
a moro lucrative position As Stenographer Tor
the Pcunsylvania railroad in that city. MI
DcWildc had not been working for the Pcnnsyl-
vania Railroad company ior more than week
when hc was promoted to higher position
Ills friends in this city will be pleased TO learn
OF his success.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
Who Can Write the q
Best Short Story /!
TIlE TRlBtNE OFFERS CASlI rHlHE> To
LOCAL WRITER'S OF LOCAL rlCrlON.
$4,000 for the Best Story.
$1,000 for the Second Best.
$500 for the Third Best.
A LITERARY COMPETITION WHERE IN
PERlENCE l. NOT NECESSARY IN
ORDER TO NiN.

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h"' e'"p,'u s.''' tne' "S' Wv" ~, a.,
'o"'p'u"oh 'uousl '"' -, - .t,u;,,
purpose o' s'hn"''hs t"e %,
,"''1V among ule l",Ple ~ y'I'i"d q,
'ep"ss""'a' 'hc ''Iou"V n|s A. ,j,
one' a series OF pf'''' IS S''l''.,.n w. ,,,,
u'eV'ion' " i "eS'ou, VI -
III us columns a hu'"Oc, W SUI sn,,i.h
uea''hg o' local 'he'ne'' III o.''' ~
an Ihcc"'l'e II proposes W ~! ...,,,i
1000 word. in lcnsth.
$40 for The second best Sto'y, ana
- tor the t"hd best story
Manuscripts not 81, .essiui ~ securing 'n'
OF ttsc prizes VIII be pubil,hca anu ""F
Hcdlted " tie authoiS 80 desl',
stories toudicg to bring out ihe 'oh','e
and Legendary lore Of the anthracite mining
industry will have prclciSnce. III 'ohfO'''"
with every mine IN the valley tnele
mass OF tradition, including haii'bre'Wh -
oapcs, narratives Of spookT happenings anu
other details bordering on the weird OF super
natural which las never been gathered 70.
ecthcr in literary form This opeis h''u
winch is practically incNhalstlpl" anu N"''"
should snrriy tue matellal i'I so'"e 'NN''N
~ u'V'''.'"S nc'o"' H., l,o
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
ing Of the operators held in New York
In Il Wppl[
SCHOOL TEACHER OF LONG AGO.
Wants Information About Merchant
S. w. Thompson.

The following letter has been re-
ceiVed by Postmaster T.. II. Ripple
National Military Home.
Kansas, March ). 1901.
Postmaster. scranton. Pennsylvania.
Dear Sir: The writer j. an old soldier in the
war tor the Union, l>6l-j, and am a member
OF thi, National Military Home. IN the yeas
lsii and 1852 | was lcsdcn, Of Scranton, a
cttv then ot about three OF Iour thousand people.
I VA. also a s,iool teacher then, and taught
school on the caS- side, think, across the Roar.
ing Elouk. ucssng over the stream on a bridge
passing the blast furnace ON our right. I repre-
sent it to YOU it appeared to me tilty-onc
wears ago.
My purpose in writing to yuu is to gel some
information it possible oi one : W Thomp'on,
who at the date mentioned was a merchant
there and kept a store Just across the Roaring
Brook and not far from the blast furnace. Mr..
Thompson, at that date | Judge TO have been
about 80 or - years ot age, aud | think had q
family r. may hc that hc is not living now,
ii not any information in regard to any Of his
relatives would be thankfully received.
You will confer favor ON an old veteran Of
the war Tor tile Union by giving any iniound.
ton you may have about this person | am,
Very truly.
Charles Ellison
National Military Home, Kansas, Late Co. {,
second Regiment, Mnnc,o,a Volunteer Cavalry
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11

Robert B. Penman, cashier in the
office Of United States Internal Reve-
nue. Collector T. +. Penman. has re-
ceived copy OF the new revenue tax
law. which goes itno effect July I. and
a comparison of this with the present
law shows a number of changes.
From numerous articles the entire
tax has been lifted, while in other in
stances 1t has been considerably light
ened. one OF the most material
changes is in the taxing of tobacco.
cigars and cigarettes. Tobacco for
merly taxed at IL cents pound is
now subject 10 q 20 per cent discount,
which brings the revenue down to "a
tax of . 3.5 cents. Cigars formerly
taxed at $3.50 a thousand are now sub
tect to but SO thousand. i'm all cases
where the weight is over three pounds.
on the small cigars and cigarettes
weighing less there Is a tax of Is cents
per pound. as compared to a former
revenue of $50 a thousand on paper
cigarettes and 81 thousand on the
small cigars. The beer tax IL cut
down from 81 to 81 per barrel. The
former was, however. subject to Il 1ha
| per cent discount. whereas the pres
ent is subject to none.
The tax is taken off articles in
Schedule B. which includes medi-
! cines OF all kinds. The revenue on
| wines which are included in this cate
| CORY is. however. continued | cent and
| cents on pint and quart bottles. It
is also removed from all documentary
| articles, except deeds of high denomi-
nations. 1t has been the law to tax
! deeds fifty cents for every $500. Under
| the new schedule. however, the tax be-
| gins with 25 cent stamp for any sum
from $500 to $4,000. A - cent addi-
| tional tax Is required for every $500
| over this.
The stamps are also removed from
| all Insurance papers and telegrams
| and express packages. The tax Is con-
| tnued on freight. billiard and pool
tables, rubbers, theatres. and other
taxable subjects. Every bank must
continue paying on it's capitalized stock
| and surplus
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
DID HE SELL MULE FLESHP
A Green Grove Farmer Arrested by a
Peckville Man.

\ continuation of the hearing of "A
Green Grove farmer named Simrell,
who was arrested ct the instance of
a gentleman named Williams, residing
in West PeckVille. who charges him
With selling the flesh OF a mule as
prime beef, was had on Saturday,
The case attracted much attention
and large crowd gathered in the Of
flee of Justice of the Peace Smith at
Peckvlle, but the hearing mad to be
postponed for a week because the food
inspector to whom the meat had been
submitted, had failed to make a report
unon it,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
Repairing Done Gratis.
\ ACkAWANNA
THE"
WEATHER YESTERDAY.
MEN OF THE HOUR.

As the snow melts away from the
city and bursting buds on the tree
branches begin To foretel the arrival Of
spring. the thoughts of the faithful
base ball partisan turn wistfully to the
great national game, and conjecture
becomes rife as to whether the city
viii be represented this season by a
team. Both Scrantonians and Wilkes
Barreans are putting in good deal of
time arguing the matter these days.
but the outlook is not bright. 1t is
doubtful II there is a man in either
city who will feel the absence of a
nine more than Harry Merrill, the base
ball editor of the Wilkes Barre Record.
who from time almost immemorial has
been associated with the base ball lore
of the LaCkawanna-L Luzerne region.
lie was in the city Thursday night,
accompanying the Wilkes Barre lodge
of Elks, of which he is a member on
their fratcrnal visit to the local
branch. Pop" Merrill, as he is some
times called, is thoroughly disheart-
ened over the present situation, and
practically despairs of seeing any real
base ball in Wilkes Barre this year.
In this city the status of affairs is
similar to that in Wilkes Barre, the
men who have been yearly investing in
base ball and coming out at the horn ;
small end. declaring that after last
years disastrous experience they are
through with professional ball. How
ever. both Mr.. Merrill and local scrbes
who have been watching matters see u
faint glimmer of hope in the prospect
of a mi-professlonal league. Clubs
could be maintained in Scranton.
Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Carbondale,
Olyphant, Avoca and other surround
ing places. and some pretty fast ex-
hibitions seen.
ss. ss
NJ. +, Brown, who FOR several years
has been engaged in the hat and
gentleman's furnishing business on
Wyoming avenue with Frank Mccain,
has dissolved partnership with that
gentleman and will hereafter engage in
the business himself in one of the
Wyoming avenue stores of the Hotel
Jermyn building. Mr. Brown Is one OF
the best known and most progressive
OF the younger business men of the
city. He was born In Carbonate and
bad his early business training there,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11

but has been here long enough to be
considered a thorough Scrantonian in
all that the word implies In the busi-
ness world.
For several years Mr.. Brown was
manager of his fathers general store
on Capouse avenue. but abandoned
that position to enter business for
himself in the centre of the city. where
opportunities are larger. The success
the firm of Brown & Mccain met with
is well known in the business world.
and this success. 1t is safe to say, will
be continued by the senior partner.
who now takes upon his shoulders all
of the responsibilities of the business.
lie is affahle and courteous, makes
friends readily and is today one of the
best known and most popular business
men in the valley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
THE LITTLE NIGHT HAWKS.
Mrs. Duggan Will Take Steps t.
Keep Them OFF Streets.

The presence of little girls OH the
streets after II o'clock at night is no
unusual spectacle in Scranton. There
is something in the slight figure
wrapped in a tattered shawl, with a
big bundle of newspapers under her
arm, that appeals to the night hawks
found lounging in the restaurants and
all-night saloons. and the business is
a profitable one,
Mrs. w. r. Duggan. agent for the
Board of Associated Charities. is about
to take steps to keep these little girls
off the street late at night.
Mrs. Duggan claims that the girls in
their eagerness to sell the papers make
the rounds of the disorderly houses.
The girls found on the streets late at
night average between eight and nine
wears
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
A FIRST-AID BOOK.
A Valuable Little Volume Written
by Dr. M. j. Shields, of Jermyn.

DR.. NJ. J. Shields, of Jermyn, for
merly attending surgeon at the Emer-
gency hospital Carbondale, has lately
completed most handy and attractive
little hand book entitled First Aid,
which has just been published by
Thomas Boundy, of Jermyn.
The book gives complete, thorough
and easily understood instructions re-
garding the proper method of giving
first aid in accidents and in sudden
illness, with especial attention to min
ing accidents. The volume is illus
trated throughout with wood cuts
showing methods of applying band
ages, torniquets. etc, and is most
handy and valuable volume for every
family, and more especially for those
employed at any occupation where
there is any risk
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
SPECIAL.

SCRANTON Gas AND WATER COMPANY MD
Hyde Park Gas compduy--ln order 10 cnCour
age the use of gas Tor fuel purposes notice Is
hereby given that aud after April | next the
price OF gas so used will he dollar per one
thousand feet consumed subject to the following;
special discounts: Ten per cent. on all billswhcrc
the CunSumpt ION tor the month amountsto to less than
twenty-five dollars; twenty per cent. on all bills
where the consumption tor the month amounts
to twenty-five dollars aud.upwardS
Provided the bill is paid Oh before the cod
day Of the month in which the bill il rendered.
4 separate meter. furnished by the company is
necessary. BY order Of the board.
c. h. HAND, Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
OBITUARY..
M. j. Burke.

NJ j. Burke, ~ year, of age, died lat" sat
mday night at his residence on Diamond ave.
niue. For twclv, months Mr.. Buric had been a
sufferer with liver trouble and three months
had been confined 10 mis- he'd.
\ wife and nine children survive him, They
axe: Mary, Edward, Thomas. Frank. Helen,
Walter, Emmct, Geraldine amt Dorothy. 1hrc'
sisters and one brother also survive: Ns. H. g.
Farrell Ulyphmut; Ms. John MclIugh, Noulh
side; Nh. Henry DrdiN, otphaul Mrs. Jorn
Gtogan, Blakcy, and T.. =! burke okpuant
Tie funeral will b" h,iG al $50 u. H. from
his late residence At tie coup ot Diamond
avenue and Providence road, Services will be
conducted from II. Paul, and mterncnt viii
be mLdc in tine Idthchdl cemetery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
IS UNDER ARREST.
Complaint Was Made by Miss Fan
ME Phillips.

Lieutenant Walter Capwell of COM
pany X, Thirteenth regiment, denies
the statement published in The Trib-
unc on Saturday TO the effect that he
was united in marriage on Thursday
last by Alderman Millar to young
woman named Name Compton. of 400
Cedar avenue. lie admits knowing
The girl
City Engineer Joseph T.. Phillips
wcnt before Alderman Davis Saturday
and had warrant issued for Cap
Wells arrest, at the instance Of bis
daughter Fannie. The young man was
arrested on the warrant, and spent
last night in the West Scranton police
station. He will have a hearing to-
day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
The Scranton Gas and Water Com
pany and the Hyde Park Gas Com

In accordance with the policy Of these com.
panes 10 reduce rates from fine to time as
may be warranted by increased consumption,
notice Is hereby given that. on and alter April
next, the price OF gas will be ono dollar per
one thousand cubic feet consumed, subject 20
the following discounts: Five per cent on all
bills where the consumption for the month
amounts TO les than twenty-five dollars; ten per
cent on all bills where the consumption tor the
month amounts to twenty 1--WE dollars and up
wards.
Provided tie bill is raid on or before tho
Goth day OF the month in which the bill is
rendered BY order OF the board.
G.. b. HAND, Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
John Hayden.

doln Hayden died saturday at his home at Ii
Stone avenue, after briei iluo,, Deceased wa
in good health until recently and il was
thought that h, rugged constitution would puli
him through,
rolr son, and ike daughter. survive linn.
The funeral will he held tomorrow. Scryloc,
will hr conducted from II. Peters cathedral
with inlcrmcnt in the Cathedral cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
T. w. Griffin.

y. ". CriInn, AGED ~, died at hi, home IN
Glrnbum yesterday morning at O'Clock. About
three weeks ago Mr.. Griffin fell and broke his leg
ana at the same time received internal injuries
which resulted in his death,
Mr., Griffin is survived by his wiic and the iol.
loving children; Walter, ct scranton; George, OF
New Mexico; Bert and Henry, OF Glcnburu, lud
Mis- Prank NorJhlr ot Bhbcly and Mrs,
Charles WILCOX, of scranton. Also two hrotlc,s,
George aud Thomas
The funeral will be- held "Wednesday from his
residence, mtelmcut will b. made in Dun.
mono
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-11
SLOT MACHINE GONE.
Municipal League Detectives Had a
Trip for Nothing.

The Municipal league detectives who
went to Olyphant on Friday afternoon
tn secure the slot machine in the hotel
of NJ. w. Grogan, which the latter had
prevented them from seizing that
morning. returned empty handed The
machine in their absence had been
spirited it away and no trace of it
could be found.
Special Agent Wilson stated yester-
day to Tribune man that several
of the officials of Olyphant had melted
Grogan in his presence to resist his
CWilson's) authority and that war
rants for their arrest would be issued
this Maek.