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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

The suggestion that Lieutenant
Governor Goblin b. asked to put into
form suitable for judicial coGnizance
what he knows about bribery and COR
ruption IN the last Legislature is one
which all honest men approve. lie
has been credited In the papers with
alleging various offences. Assuming
that ne has been correctly quoted, the
propriety of putting his charges into
definite shape, with names and dates,
is apparent. General denurciation ~
both Ineffective and unfair IL would
be strange If III i body as large as the
Pennsylvania legislature there were
not some rotten timber. But the good
suffers with the bad when accusation
is not specific. by all means let Cen
eral Goblin tell what he knows. 1t is
a duty not to be escaped. 1t is ncces-
sary to save him from the suspicion
of being disgruntled over personal dis
appointmcntS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
Admiral's Manner.

"Dwiug tho interview concerning which YOU
made some statements with respect to the admir-.
ais manner, had he read the dispatches? Did he
read them in your presence
"Oh, yes"
"Did he advise you OF their contents them"
"Ilc did not tell me positively what they were.
I gathered while I was aboard the flagship what
they contained, but whether It was while 7 was
in the cabin, or later in the ward room, do not
know. | never saw their contents, aud Admiral
Sampson never told we what they were"
81 wish TO ascertain exactly the particulars Of
this interview"
"All the dispatches seemed to be % an i'm.
portant character, judging from the animals
manner upon receiving them. As | stated, he
was very nervous"
Asked by Mr. Rayucr il Admiral Sampson or
any one else had Informed him before he left
Key West for Ceniucgos that code OF signals
had been agreed upon between the American
forces and the Cuban Insurgents. Lieutenant
Wood replied in the negative, lie had not, he
said received such information officially but
he added that it was current talk at Key West
that the Marblohcad on a previous trip had GO
tablishcd communication with the Cubans, IT,
however, code of signals had been arranged he
did not know of the fact.
Before Lieutenant Wood had ended his tcsti.
mony the court adjourned at l2ij o'clock Tor the
dav to permit Attendance at Judge Wilson'S fune.
raj
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
WAGERS ON THE RACE.
odds of Ten to Eight Are offered
on the Columbia.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press,
New York, Sept. 26.-Numerous
wagers on the yacht races We're re-
ported in stock exchange circles today.
Most of these were at odds of ten to
eight on the Columbia, but as good as
ten to seven was offered at times.
No very large bets were announced
although Columbia money is offered in
almost any amount
One brokerage firm offered to wager
any part of $4,000 even that the sham
rock would not win two races of the
series. About $4,000 was placed on the
Columbia at ten to seven. Most Of
this money was taken in 800 and $500
lots, One broker said he had 5000 to
bet even against the Shamrocks VIM
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
Cotton Recalled.

~ this point Captain Wise was excused and
Admiral Cotton was recalled to make verbal cor
rcctions in the testimony previously given by
him.
Admiral Cotton was quest TONED concerning
some points OF the Santiago campaign. lie said
that on the morning OF May II, after arriving
from Kingston. hc had gone aboard the Brooklyn
with dispatches for ADMIRAL Schlcy
Asked by Captain Icmly TO relate his convcrsa.
tion with admiral Schlcy on the occasion Of that
visit, he said
"llc informed me that it lad been aSccrtaned
that some, at least. Of the ships of Admiral Ger
vcra's squadron were within the harhor of Slnti-
ago; that they had been seen and were in sight,
and. a, a matter uf fact, ono of them was then in
sight at the entrance of the harbor. In language
a, nearly rs ! can remember he said: After din.
ucr | am going to hoist my hag on board the
Massachusetts, and take her and the Iowa aud go
in and have a pot shot At those fellows
Lcmly-Anthin- further:
There was, of course. some further converse
tipu. ! cannot recall the words. nor aside from
what have mentioned, the particular subjects"
William G. Gray. WHO was chief machinist on
the Texas during the battle of Santiago on July
3. testified that on that date he had been on duty
at the throttle of the starboard engine OF tho
hlttcshp. lie said that when he went to the
engine room the vessel was going ahead "The
next signal he said, "waS to stop, and a min
ute aftcrward to reverse. The engines were then
reversed"
The witness said tina, the reversal was veII
hlcf the revolutions not exceeding 100 and the
time being short. lie had hc said, heard after
ward that the reversal was because they were
passing the BROOKLYN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
Wise Did Not
Inform SChIey

Mr. Raynrr read from report made on May
so by Admiral sampson, in which the admiral
said that Captain Wise had told him that he he.
licvcd Santiago hlrbor to he strongly fortified
"lS that tiucy' Mr.. Ra,nCr asked.
"it is" was the reply
Captain Wise said. in reply to questions by
Captain Parker. Of counsel tor Schlcy, that he
would at any time. when off Santiago, have been
able to signal any Information that hC might
have had in regard 60 tlr situation. lie had
seen the ma,ts at a vessel which he was thought
was a small military vessel. lie had gone near
enough TO observe the land batteries.
In reply to an inquiry from the court the wit.
ness said that the land batteries did not fire on
the Yale while that vessel was rcconnotrng the
harbor. lie also said that though he was The
rival OF Captain Cotton he did not command Cap.
tain Sgsbcc to give Commodore Schlcy the in
formation which he (Wisc) had given 10 MIN
tSigshcc) The questions by the court and the
replies to them were as fellows:
"Did the batteries at near Santiago fire on
the Yale while she was I,Connoitrinc!' ~
"Not at an
"Who was the senior officer of santiago prior
10 the arrival of the flying sluadrou?'
81 was senior officer until Captain Cotton came,
on the 23d. lie was there until the 2ith, and
was senior officer on the 2jth, aud the squadron
came there on the 26th"
"Dd YOU direct Captain Sigsbcc 10 give tc
Commodore Scllcy the information that YOU had
received from the navy department with REGARD
to the whcp,ahouts OF the Spanish oquadron!'
liI Lt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

IL newspaper standpoint, is the
SaCriiiCial effect it has had
on newspaper influence. a fundamental
purpose in the printing Of newspapers
is to effect necessary surveillance
over the conduct of men in office. The
fathers made the press forever free in
order that there might be always i'm
reserve IA weapon with which to COM
bat the cnCroachments of tyranny or
the Vaccinations of official fraud. In
our form of civilization no other means
of communicating information and ar
gument. in swiftness and width of dis
semination, is comparable with the
newspaper press.
But how grossly this instrumentality
of public education has i'm some in
stances been perverted is illustrated
by the fact that officials suspected of
evil doing often thrive upon newspaper
criticism and court rather than dread
newspaper attack. 1t has been demon-
strated repeatedly in many of our
larger cities that the combined opposi-
ton of the daily press is as powerless
the sympathics of the common people
as it is to put in Office one lacking their
confidence. The yellow journals have
screamed and shrieked and black
guarded and cartooned SO much in their
mad efforts to stimulate by fake means
the sale of papers that all papers,
many unjustly, have fallen in the pub
lies estimation.
| Like the boy who cried "wolf" with
out warrant, yellow journalism has
| dulled the sensitivencss of the public
feed by so much the real usefulness
of the newspaper press. In some COM
munities, happily, this deterioration
has been escaped, We can call to mind
a few papers fully as firm i'm the conf
dence of their readers today as they
were thirty or forty years ago. But
they are few and precious. Generally
speaking the whole craft has suffered
for the sins of a fraction. Lying, dis
tortion, perversion of the truth, brutal
coarseness of taste, furious pandering
to the criminal instincts-all these re-
courses of the self-lauding school of
yellow Journalism, whose only aim is
big circulation, have reacted seriously
upon the entire circle of American
journalism and spread a general dis
trust 1t viii take years TO remove.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
County.

when tho Democracy went out of power in
cur state it lett to the Republican udrty a LEG.
s,y Of almost &c, 100000 Of debt This debt, hy
wise administration under Republican rule, has
hocn almost entirely paid. We have increased
tho appropriations 10 the common schools until
We stand at the head Of the American states in
support of popular education. Under Republican
administration there has been paid each year for
educational purposes moro than was appropriated
nv tho Democratic party IN their quarter OF a
century of misruc. We have increased our ap.
propriatons 10 charitable and elecmos.'nary insti'
tutiors until We can make the boast that no state
between the two oceans supports these in>titu-
tons as well as does own. Our 100000 Of
people are industrious, honest. law.dbiding and
happy Vet, surrounded az we are on every side
with prosperous business conditions, with people
happy employed and Contcntcd, and with every
avenue Of business and trade fully occupied, and
with the prospect of the future frightening and
growing more hopeful, the old historic party oi
obstruction and ncgdtion sets up a hystcrical Guy
of falsc prciCnSc hypocrisy and insincerity for
the purpose of misleading the people and regain.
ing lost power. From the Republican Sta.e
Platform
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

Il Is, 1851. A semi-Centennial
= jubilee number, intended to
be issued a week ago yesterday, was
deferred until Wednesday of this week
on account of the presidents death. 1t
comprises, I'm addition 10 the regular
paper, a fac simile of the first copy
and a handsomely illustrated supple
ment virtually reviewing fifty years Of
New York journalism.
There was no yellow journalism
about the first issue OF the Times and
there has been none since. The policy
81 the founders was outlined in these
Nords, which might well be engraved
BIZ tablets and set before every editor
of the present day: This paper will
seek to allay, rather than excite, agi-
tation-to extend industry, temperance
and virtue-to encourage and advance
education; to promote economy, con-
cord and justice in every section OF our
country; to elevate and enlighten pub
lie sentiment and to substitute rea-
son for prejudice, a cool and intelli-
gent judgment for passion, In all pub
lie action and in all discussions of pub
lie affairs"
TO this policy the Times has re-
manned faithful and has never shown
greater ability In its execution than
1t is showing today. Though II has
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
Railroad Day at the Pan-American
Sept, %, 1901.

The features OF Railroad Day at the
Buffalo Pan-American exposition will
be the greatest event of the year. No
expense will be spared on the part of
the officials to make it grand sue
cess in every way. Ticket agents Of
the Lsckawanna railroad will sell
tickets good going on any train Sat
urday at special low rates. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

4 INVESTIGATION of the
~ charges brought by Presi-
l. ~ dent Shaffer, of the Anal
camated association, against
President Gompers. of the American
Federation of Labor. and President
Mitchell of the United Mine Workers
of America. should he made without
delay, as a matter of justice to the
accused as well as for public informal
tion.
Shaffer says ne arranged for Com
pors to meet Pierpont Morgan to effect
settlement. He says Mr.. Morgan
gave up his vacation, went to New
York and waited for Mr.. Gompers,
who failed to appear, 'nor has he
since explained why he neglected our
interests" He says further that John
Mitchell. after looking into the ANAL
Camatcd strike, suggested PROPOSE
tiOn 10 be made to the steel company,
offering If ii was declined Ia call out
the miners. Mitchell's proposition was
presented and rejected. but Shaffcr
says he waited in vain for Mitchell to
take the action he had promised.
These are Shalfcl's specific charges.
In addition to them, he says the Anal
gamatcd association. although it had
loyalty contributed to the support Of
other strikes received in its hour of
need not p'nny from the American
Federation OF Labor nor from the
national lodge of mine workers. He
makes broad insnuations of bad faith,
which can only be dispeled by proof
that he was misinformed or that he
deliberately misrepresented.
Mcssrs. GompcrS and Mitchell have
promptly called upon Mr.. Shaffer to
verify his assertions and have sug-
gcstcd way by which the truth can
be elected. Mr.. Shaffer i'm turn, ac-
capts the challenge, but proposes a
different way. 1t is To be hoped that
there viii be no joCkeying over meth
odS of investigation. While the mat
ter is naturally of greatest interest to
those Immediately concerned, ii has
obvious public interest, and it is to be
hoped that the whole truth will be
brought out speedily.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
Lieutenant Woods Testimony.

Lieutenant spencer ;. Wood, who commanded
the dispatch boat Dupont during the Spanish
war, was the next witness. lie related the par
tculars of hi; mission Us a dispatch carrier from
Admiral sampson at Key West to Admiral Schicy
who was off CicnucgoS. lie had lett Key West
on May 90, carrying dispatches, OF which the Iowa
carried duplicates. lie had reached Ccniucgos
several hours in advance Of the lows.
"Ou my arrival" the witness said. Il went
aboard and personally delivered the dispatches,
which | carried from Admiral Sampson to Com.
modorc SChlcy, in lis cabin at o'clock lie
asked me Admiral Simpsons idea about where
the spanish squadron was. | told him | did not
know lie asked me OF Admiral SIMPSONS intcn-
tions. / told him | did not know them. lie
told m" he thought the Spanish squadron was
there lie had heard firing aud was almost con.
WINGED that they were there. The conversation
was on the line to cndcavor TO find ont from me
what Admiral Simpsons plans were. / could give
him no information.
GLOW long were you on beard the higship?"
"lntil lust before luncheon"
'IIayc you anything further 10 state with re.
spcct to this interview which will bear upon tho
subject Of this inquiry"
"'rhe commodore hc,itatcd some about giving
me coal. lie did not think hc could spare coal
at first. said it was absolutely necessary; that
we were almost run out OF coal. having made :he
run from Key West. lie said: Very well; go be-
low and | will think it over | went below
70 the ward room, and was aftcrward called ur
and informed that they would give me coal.
had never before met the admiral. lie imprcSscd
mo as being very nervous. lie would get up and
walk around como back and sit down, and
| number OF questions he asked me about Admra
| Simpsons intentions was Unable to answer"
III | understand you clearly, YOU had nc
| knowledge Of the contents of the dispatches
which YOU dcliycrcd?"
admiral Sampson did not tell me what wa
| in them. lie simply told me these were dupi
| cate dispatches he was sending by the Iowa
| These duplicates he said h gave to me because
! he thought the Dupont could make hotter speed
| I lett after the Iowa, passed her of Cape Sar
| Antonio, and arrived in Cicniucgos some thrc,
or four hours before she did, | left Key Wcs
| at II 30 a, M. on May 20.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

RACTICALLY unanimous ap-
- proval is heard of the prop
- osition to erect u Mckinley
memorial by popular dollar
subscriptions. \ substantial begin
ming has been made. If subscriptions
greater in amount than one dollar were
accepted, the fund would speedily at
tain large proportions. The appropH-
atcness of having the memorial made
peoples tribute is, however appar-
ent. There should he no difficulty in
securing all the money necessary in
dollar amounts. 1t ought not to be nee
essary to ask twice.
But while everybody applauds the
idea and wishes it we'll, contributions
are coming in more slowly than is cred
liable to the public spirit of our citi-
zens. This cannot be due to lack of in
terest. 1T must not be taken as indica-
tive that the wonderful affection for
our martyred chief executive displayed
so conspicuously a few hours ago has
already been dulled or forgotten. The
only tenablc explanation is that the
people are awaiting more information
on the subject.
This can be supplied in few words,
d. Il. Atherton, secretary of the board
of trade, is treasurer of the fund. Dol
lars can be sent to him. Or, they can
be handed into the Office of any news
paper. Every newspaper in the city is
supporting this movement and willing
to aid in the collection of the fund
Every dollar thus contributed will be
promptly acknowledged in print, by
| the publication of the donors name
which will constitute receipt
The movement is a general one, non
partisan and patriotic. Let everybody
support it, practically and promptly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

had it, share of business Nic'sstudos
II Is now enjoying a prosperity which
encourages clean journalism every
where. May its life and usefulness as
we'll as lis prosperity be prolonged to
tho rpr,utost time
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

Tho only justification of municipal
ripper" is the production of improved
results. This, therefore, is the prac-
ucal question: Is Scranton. or is it
not, better governed now than before
the ripping occurred? We think il is.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
New Comptroller of Currency.

by Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Washington, Sept, 26,-William n, Ridgclcy, re-
Gently appointed comptroller of the currency az
rived in Washington tonight, lie will devote a
few day To the affairs Of the office with Comp.
trollor Dawes before assuming charge on Oct. /.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

Whatever Admiral Schley's virtues
or feelings, he was clearly entitled to
the full cooperation of his subord-
mates. This, it seems, he did not get
while commanding the Flying squad
ron. Revelation of this fact puts
stain on the American navy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

acClamatlon as their first president a
men of fine ability and character, who,
moreover, is thoroughly familiar with
American conditions and sentiment,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

the life of Czolgosz is a poor equiva-
lent for the life of Mckinley. 1t re-
mains for the American people to make
up the difference.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

ming two of the races. On the Grub,
as good as ten to six and a half was
offered today on the Columbia, with
no takers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

The intense interest shown in the
yacht race shows there are few with
out sporting blood"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

Fusion in New York represents hon
est purpose; but in Philadelphia its
chief inspiration is revenge.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
Cortelyou at Canton.
Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.

by tNCIUsINt VIC TTOW INt NssOcIaIed PTess.
Washington, Sept 26,--Mr George n. Cortcl.
you, secretary TO the president, left here tonight
for Canton lie will settle the estate aud adjust
some personal aniirs OF the late President Me.
kincy,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

10 defeat Tammany will take more
than good intentions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

The Schley inquiry is becoming in
tcresting,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
$500 TO $500 A week

salary for an intelligent man or woman In each
town Permanent position. 80 cents per hour for
spare time, Manufacturer, Box -, Philadelphia,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

Tho New York journals method of
defense is to abuse the opposition. This
always covers weak case.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27

II speaks well for the Cuban people
that th'y seem inclined 20 elect 10y
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
THE FLAT RATE FOR ADVERTISING.
SCRANTON. SEPTEMBER 81. 1901
THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.
State.

State.
supreme omI-NII.lINN =. POTTER
Tpa,,Ircr-.ERhNk e.. HARRIS.
County.
Judge ". CARPENTER.
tontroilCi--E. \. JONES.
Coroncr--DR J. !. ROBERr-.
SmVcyor-CEORGE y. STEVENSON.
Election Nuv ,.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
The Cost Of Newspaper License.

|Y FAR the worst consequence
K of yellow Journalism, from a
newspaper standpoint, is the
saCriticial effect il has had
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
A Notable Anniversary.

|HE FIRST issue of the New
o. York Times appeared Sept,
Il Is, 1851. A semi-centennial
:. Jubilee number, intended TO
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
SCRANTON'S BUSINESS HOUSES.

THESE eNrEeeRisiNa DEALERS cAW SUPPLY YOUR NEEDS
or EVERY CHARACTER PROMPTLY SATISFACTORILY.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
Apply the Probe.

4 y INVESTIGATION Of the
~ charges brought by Presi-
4 ~ dent Shaffer, of the Anal
camatpd aSSOcia tion against
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-27
Send In the Dollars.

RACTICALLY unanimous ap-
- proval is heard of the prop
- osition to erect a Mckinley
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-06
OWED FROM A LADDER.

Went Down Twelve i'tet, but Not
Seriously Injured.
Mr. Richard Arnold, carpenter. fell
Yesterday morning about II o'clock from a
scaffold twelve feet high ard received
painful injuries.
Mr.. Arnold was employed in the erection
of building at Fourteenth and Lcigt.
Streets. and while at his work on q mar
row scaffold. lost his balance and FELL
landing on pile of building material
head first.
An ugly cut about four inches long was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-06
n. Io,,,a Graoa appointed the follow

The Noh,e Grand appointed the follow
ing officers: Warden. Miss Lizzie farls;
Conductor, Mrs. James Jeffries; Rlsnt
Supporter, c. L. Weisiser; Left support
er, ]. r. Haynes; Outside Guardian, L.
II Fear: Inside Guardian, c. Il. Peck Or
ganist, Professor kass.
The Vice-Grand appointed-Rlsht sup
porter, y. ". Rosene; Lett Supporter
Mrs A. Pohlig.
Past Grand Master w H. Bailey had
charge OF the installation, assisted by
Grand Secretary T.. Wiley Davis, Grand
Representative Hill Montague. a. Poh-
Liz and J. T. Haynes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-06
To Vote on Bond Issue.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

DURHAM. n. c.. Jan. 5--Auch interest
is taken here in the election Monday. when
the city will vote on a two hundred thou
sand dollar forty year ) per cent. bond
issue fo- street Improvement and sewer
age. Some property owner has figured our
that at maturity we will have paid four
hundred thousand dollars in interest. and
will still owe the principal. 1t is thought
the bonds VIII be defeated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-06

made in his scalp right hand bruised and
cur. and the right side OF his face was
Scared He was treated by Dr.. Gills and
later removed 10 his home
James Fleming. colored. was thrown
from a horse yesterday morning about
II O'Clock and painfully injured DR..
ellis fixed him up