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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1901-01-01

"A wise guy" once said. EVERY fell
ure is Il step toward success" This may
explain why the oftener some men fail
the richer they become News.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1901-01-01
Personal Taxes.

Following are the names of per-
sons IN Little Falls pay ing persnnal
property taxes 10 the amount of 45
AMI over. These taxes fall doe Jan.
lot, and if MT paid bv March LIT.
will become delinquent and q 10 per
cent, Denalty will attach:
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1901-01-01
Canada has Increased but $50, 00(
in the last ten years.
W ~, Sian We aave FOR Desaert7

81 This question arises in the family every
lay. Let us answer it today. Try Jell-O
delicious dessert, Prepared In two
minutes No baking! Add hot water and
.set Is cool. Flavors:-Len1on, Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. At your
fRrOcers, 10 cts.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1901-01-01
Spirit J. Vasaly
Diamond
Sign
JeWeler
GREAT
REDUCTION
SALEl
Sl3 broadway,
Little Fails, MINI

Mrs. f. f. Stu
art will cell her
entire line Of mil
lincr.y goods re-
gardless Of cost.
Everything must
he sold by Jan.
list. Come early
and got first
choice. Cash only
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1901-01-01

In addition to these Senator MIL
Ter OF Luverne and Senator HalvOr-
son of Dawson have formally pledged
their votes to MIR. Evans. Represen-
tatives jacobson, Horton, Grass and
Schultz are aleo understood to be
favorable to Evans, SO that the dis
trict ia practically solid. Those not
already committed will stand by
their colleagues action.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1901-01-01

Congressman Tawney, of Wi
mona, has entered the senatorial
race, with the backing of the
delegation from the First dis
trict. ! 1t is reported that Tams
Bixby will start in with the
backing of the Third District.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1901-01-01
C. RAYMOND
DEALRR IN
Confectionery
Fruit, Cigars
and Tobacco
Agent for Singer
Sc wing Machines.
Little Falls, MINI.
Chicago
Clothing
Store.
A. HEBRON.
PROP.

Clothing at man
ufacturcr's cost.
Gents furnish
ings and shoes.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1901-01-01
The (irD ',.u' --wi sTratHrS

The UnD'c9' -ni Feature.
NoId-How d' ''': ike your country
h0r., ..
Tndd--lt's n great place. The only
drawback is that can't sell it--Har-
per's Bazaar
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1901-01-01

W. Insurance rates are to be in
creased In St. Paul, as companies
hove been losing money. =
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1901-01-01

Brainerd Dispatch: Judge-elect
w. s. McClenahan, on Christmas 8,
presented Geo. II. Spear an elegant
Solid gold watch and chain in appre-
ciaJion OF Mr.. Spenr's able and re-
markah'c successful management Of
4 Mr.. McClen5Lhan's campaign at the
recent election.
President Mitchell, OF the State
Editorial association, said today
tnat arrangements had been closed
for the next annual outing. It will
be to Niagara Fails, the Buffalo ex-
position and Toronto and Will
occupy about eight days early in
June. e, s,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1901-01-01

Coy Roosevelt will go 10
Colorado next month on q hunting
trip.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1901-01-01

--Fifty-three sugar refineries have
been built recently in Texas.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1901-01-01
Nanbess Of the Second for Evans.
From Fridays MINNEAPOLIS Journal;

From Fridays Minneapolis Journal;
Robert r. Evans will be United
States senator.
That was settled III all human
probability ny the following resolu-
ton adopted by the members of the
Second district RI publican legislative
delegation in st. Paul today:
We the undersigned senators and
representatives Of the second con
gressional district In conference as
sembled, do hereby pledge our sup
port to Il. q Evans for the United
States senator - fill the vacancy
caused by the death OF United States
Senator Cushman K Davis:
e. L. Benedict.
George SoInarville,
Charles W. Stiles,
Thomas TOrsOn,
Daniel Shell,
j. E. Bean,
George w Norman,
George Wilder,
s@, ~. A. Larson.
-. -Nels Nyquist,
,E '... -I RI Nichn1n s-
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1901-01-01

South Carolina proposes to try
state fire insurance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-26
The Bluff That Won,

TN VIEW of the fact that China
has agreed with suddenness to
u the joint demands of the DOW
ers. after course of procrasti-
nation which appeared to make early
agreement improbable. it is proper to
apportton the credit for bringing her
to a realization of the necessities OF
the situation. Says the Pekin CORES
pondent OF the New York Sun:
Full credit must be given to Field
Marshal Count Won Waldersee for
bringing about the present promising
condition of affairs. No matter how
distasteful his methods have been to
people who do not approve of the
mailed fist policy, 1t is that policy that
has sent the Chinese government to
It's knees and brought about compli-
ance with the demands of the powers
as presented through their ministers" +"
The method by which Count Won
Waldersee forced compliance was what
in American parlance would be known
as beautiful bluff" He threatened
20 lead an immense punitive expedition
INTO the interior Of China, carrying
death and destruction to millions Of
innocent people. To this threat the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-26
Ht Head OF the
Exporting Nations
Washington, Feb. %.

Washington. Feb. %.
THE UNITED STATES now stands at the head
ct the worlds exporting nations. The
i complete figures for the calendar year 1900,
when compared with those Of other nations,
show that our exports of domestic products ars
greater than those Of any other country The
total exports Of domestic merchandise from the
United States IN the calendar year 1900 were
s., ,tj3, $50, those from the United Kingdom,
which has heretofore led in the race for this
distinction, were Sl,4ls, 34s,0o0, and those from
Germany, Sl,0O,61l, 600.
Additional interest is given to the first rank
which the United States now holds an eX.
porting nation by the fact that quarter OF a
century ago she stood fourth in that list. In
1873 the domestic exports ri the United States
were Si07, ,263 49, those OF Germany, 1907 096 900;
those of France, S7i7,ts9,O0o, and those OF the
United Kingdom, Sl0si, $4,000. Today the
United States stands at the head c. the list, the
United Kingdom second Germany third and
France fourth, with the figures as follows:
United States, sl,i53, ,ol3,6j9; United Kingdom,
$l.ils, ,3isOo0; Germany, slO5o, GIL 900; France,
S7s7, 100000. All of these figures, it should be
remembered, relate TO the exports OF domestic
products, Thus in the quarter'century, the
United States has increased her exports from
S407, ,o63, 1877 TO ~, 459 $50. 1872 per cent. ;
Germany, from S6O7, 900 to 81, ,o50 Gil COO or
70 per cent. the United Kingdom. from sl,0s7..
$1,000 TO Si,4ls,S4s,OO0 or 81 per cent, and
France from s7i7, to S7s7,06o,Ooo, or S
per cent.
The following table, compiled from official
reports. shows the exports Of domestic merchan.
disc from the United States, the United Kingdom
and Germany in each calendar year from 1873
10 looo
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-26
SCRANTON, FEBRUARY, 2s. 1901.


The passage of the new federal court
bill is u distinguished triumph for the
energy patience and diplomacy of the
present representative of this congress
Sional district. Substantially the same
measure had been before three prior
congresses under the auspices of three
different representative and in each
instance had failed. When Mr.. Con-
nell took hold OF the project, there
were many who predicted that he. also,
would fail. Unsuccessful in his early
efforts, he kept right on and the con-
sequence of his persistence is that the
measure is now an accomplished fact.
The victory gains magnitude from the
circumstance that ii was snatched at
almost the last moment in a short ses-
sion struggling with might and main to
get through with imperative legislation.
The exhaustive report given in last
Fridays Tribune of the hearing before
the Senate Judiciary committee made
clear the need of this measure as a
pubic convenience to Pennsylvania
litigants and likewise it's economy, II
VIII benefit more than the people COM
pretended within the new district
courts. for it will free the western dis
trict courts of the mass Of detail work
which now rctards the administration
of justice in them. In the congratula-
lions which are now pouring In upon
Mr.. Connell, the city of Scranton is en-
Titled to share. for it will be the princi.
pal home of the new court and no
doubt it will be fairly represented In
the composition of that court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-26
NUBs OF KNOWLEDGE.

There used TO be a saying in Europe that the
four living eyangeliss OF new Italy were the four
Ciuseppcs Josephs) at the head Of the
people, Giuseppe Mazzini; one at the head Of the
fighters, Giuseppe Garibaldi; third one lead
ing the philosophical ideal in parliament. Giu.
seppe Ferrari. and the fourth at the head Of
Italian art, Giuseppe Verdi.
II is estimated that there are about 1000, 900
Angora goats in the United States and that our
annual production OF mohair is about 1000, 600
pounds. Although very little has been said or
written about Angora goats during the last forty
years. they have been extensively bred in the
western states and territories, especially in
Texas. New Mexico, Nevada, Florida, California
and Oregon.
There arc few people who have not been oc.
oasionally puzzled TO write "ei or 'ie'' In the
words that so represent the sound Of the long 9.
very simple rule. however, removes all diff.
Guilty. IL the dphthong Immediately follows the
letter it is always "ei,' rs In ceiling, conceive,
etc; but when it follows any other letter it is
always "ie," as in grief, niece. friend, etc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-26

~ WEDNESDAY morning the
Cooper and McClain libel bills
~ will come up in the House of
Representatives., at Harris
burg, on "a special order. 1t is under.
stood that compromise between these
two bills has been effected which will
result in the enactment of the McClain
bill modified so as to provide in crimi-
nal prosecutions that there shall be no
conviction If the subject matter of the
publication relates to candidates for
public offices, public officers, or the
official condition of public affairs, and
If found to the satisfaction of the court
TO be proper for public information or
investigation and not to have been
made maliciously. In all such cases
the truth may be given in evidence to
the jury.
In the McClain bill, as originally in
troduced, the subject matter of publi-
acting In their official capacity. The
amendment insisted upon by Repre-
sentative Cooper widens the scope of
privilege to include all candidates for
public office, and also the official con-
dition of public affairs. AS thus
amended, the bill thoroughly safe
guards every legitimate interest of the
press, while drawing a rein upon the
malicious digging up of long-for-
gotten episodes in the private careers
of men subsequently invested with
official position, While a man Is a
as a citizen is legitimate for public
scrutiny and investigation, but when
by the votes of his fellow-citizens he
Is honored with a commission to a
public office, 1t is proper that comment
upon him should be restricted TO such
of his actions as relate to the discharge
of his public duties. The mere fact
that he holds an office does not war
rant malicious attack in matters en-
tirely private in their nature nor does
II justify the continuous reiteration OF
libel In matters upon which the people
have already passed judgment,
With regard to actions for civil dam
ages In libel. the McClain bill, as
amended, will repeal that part of the
act of 1897 now in force, which requires
restitution only for injuries actually
sustained and proved This repeater
viii enable the jury in its discretion to
impose upon the negligent publisher
not only such damages as may be
proved, but also such additional dam
ages by way of exemplary punishment
as NAV be deemed a just penalty for
carelessness without malice. Many
publishers, we know, object to this
feature of the bill, but a little refiec-
ton will convince the thoughtful citl-
zen that some provision short of GRIM
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-26

N T UGH confusion Of thought
MI and extravaganza OF Ian
4 Il guage could he avoided in
the public discussion OF the
so-called Cuban problem If heed were
given to few fundamental principles.
The first in importance of these is the
fact that the island of Cuba comes
under the protective influence of the
Monroe doctrine and would so come
il an American soldier had never aided
in Cuba's deliverancc from Spain No
form Of independence could be accord
ed to a Cuban republic which would
make il Independent of that great fact.
Situated where she guards the STRAIT
egy essential to the protection of our
eastern coast as well as of our gulf
cities and the Nicaragua canal when
built, Cuba is necessarily subordinate
TO American needs. In time of peace
We might waive all claims. In time
of war. there could be no standing on
false ceremony.
\ second principle is that the guar
dian has the right to define the status
and order the government of the child.
The United States Is Cuba's guardian,
so announced to the world in the over
ly-sentimental Teller resolution, and
so understood by all nations. There
will be no independence for Cuba, no
recognition of new sovereignty on
that isle, until Uncle Sam says so
and sets the example of diplomatic
recognition. The whole responsibility
is In Americas hands and 1t must be
welded not only to suit the momentary
temper of the Cuban people but also
to safeguard their own and our own
future. No state can he independent
in the full sense of the word until
experience has taught her neighbor
states that she is TO he trusted to en-
ercise the full measure of indepen-
dence. III this case, Cuba cannot be
independent in fact until she has cs-
tablishad that her Independence is not
a menace to the interests next of kin,
that is to say, the paramount inter
ests Of the American deliverer and
guardian. Documents may say what
note are truths grounded deeper than
either statutory or constitutional law.
They are the truths that will control.
n third principle is that gratitude
becomes the recipient of marked
favors, while its absence Ia "A sign
that something is radically wrong.
What the United States has done for
Cuba is not paralleled for magnanlm-
ity in the history OF mankind. If the
Cubans. N their haste TO set up house,
keeping for themselves, are so un-
grateful as to forget or ignore it, the
fact casts additional doubt upon their
ability for government and consti-
tutes an added reason why the terms
upon which independence is allowed
should be judiciously safeguarded.
President Mckinley is eternally right
in demanding that the permanent rela-
tions between the United States and
Cuba shall be made the subject of de-
Lucrative study by the congress of the
American people; and If this requires
an extra session, let there be one, and
let no congressman complain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-26
Lehigh Valley Railroad.
In Eject Nov. 25, 1900.


For Philadelphia and New York via D. & Ii.
X. r., at Gas and IL. SO a. M, and 2.ls, l.27
(Black Diamond Express), and llS0 D. IN. sun.
days, ID. Il II. II. r., 1.5s, s27 p IN.
For White Haven, Hazleton and principal
points in the coal regions, via d. a H. r. X
G.45, Els and 427 p. m. For Pottsville, Gas,
Els and Ar p. N.
For Bethlehem, Easton, Reading, Harrisburg
and principal intermediate stations via d. g. H.
II. r., 6.45, 1l.55 a. m.; Els, 427 (Back Dla.
mond ESpress), ll.3o p. IN. Sundays, d. & IL.
For Tunkhannock, Towanda, Elmira, Ithaca,
Geneva and principal intermediate stations, via
D, L. & W. II. r., SOS a. m; Los and 3. 10
p. m.
For Geneva, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls.
Chicago, and all points west, via D. s. H. r. r.
1l.55 a. M, S.33 (Black Diamond Express), 7.is,
l0.4l, 1l.30 p. m. Sundays, ID. II. r. r.,
ll.55, s.27 p. m.
Pullman parlor and sleeping or Lehigh Valley
parlor cars on all trains between Wilkes. Barre
and New York, Phlsdelphia, Buffalo and sus.
pension Bridge.
RoLLIN II. WILBUR, Gen. Supt.. &c Cortland
street, New York.
CHARLES S. LEE, Gen. Pass. Ast,, 26 Cortland
street, New York.
A. W; NoNNEMACHER, Div. Pass. Agt. South
Bethlehem. Pa
For tickets and Pullman reservations apply to
"os Lackawsnna avenue, Scranton Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-26
The Gas Question.
\N/ pleted citation Is made of
the prices charged in the

IlIH THIS issue COM
\N pleted citation is made of
the prices charged in the
various cities of the
United States for illuminating gas, as
compared with the prices charged by
'he scranton Gas and Water company
to its patrons in this city The figures
are from an official directory and the
dates are the latest for which there is
a public record.
1t will be noticed that only in a very
few instances is the rate less than that
in force in Scranton. Those instances
are in cities close to oil or soft coal
supplies, where the cost of producing
gas is naturally at minimum, yet
even in those places, If candle power
be taken into account, the Scranton
rate is entitled to distinction as the
lowest tor service rendered in the
country. These facts may very prop
erly be taken into account by councils
in their consideration of the PROPOSE
tlon TO grant competitive franchise
to ncw gas-producing company.
The principle of competition, While
Well established in public favor i'm
many directions, is Of questionable
benefit in reference to public utilities
unless it can be proved that the rates
charged by the company enjoying a
monopoly of public privileges are eX-
"esSivc. Councils should not only con-
slider the immediate question of price,
Inn -I.
probabilities, If such exist, that a com.
petitire franchise may eventually re-
suit IN war of prices eliminating i'm
me consolidation OF the competing in
'ercsts in a new monopoly powerful
enough to recoup itself by increased
rates for all losses sustained during
the struggle. Such a contamination
would not benefit the public. but on
the contrary would constitute an IN.
necessary burden.
IL the franchise OF the new comranv
an be safeguarded so as to avoid this
result, the public will have no reason
10 object To it's concession. But the
general proposition must be clearly
understood in this city that the pub,Ic
interest in such matters Is the para,
mount interest and that to it all other
interests must be subordinated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-26
Delaware and Hudson.

In Effect Nov IS, 1900.
Trains for Carbondae leave Scranton at g. 20
1'5S, $685. 10. a. M; 1900, / 2g, 24i, 352, 500
6.25, 757, ais, Ills p. m; Il6 a. M
For Honesdsle--6.20, 1918 q. m.; 2A and
5,29 p. IN.
For Wilkes Barre c.-S45, zas, s43, o.ss. 1915,
1855 a. M LES, Els S33, i.27, 6.lo 745. l04l,
ll.S0 p. m.
For L. v. r. X. points--6i5, ii5i a. m.; Els,
i.27 and ll.30 p. m.
For Pennsylvania n. r, points--o4 IS, 9.Ss A.
m; Els and 4.27 p. IN.
For Albany and all points north--e.2o a. m.
and 3.52 p m.
SUNDAY TRAINS
For Carbondale-~o.0o, li.S3 a. m; 2it 5.5s,
5.i7, 1889 p. m.
For Wilkes. .Barrc--0,3s, ll.55 a. m.; l.5s, 3.2s,
o.27, s,27 p. NJ.
For Albany and points north-3.52 p. m.
For Honesdale-9.00 a. m. and 3.52 p. IN
Lowest rates 10 all points in United States and
Canada
J. W. BURDlCK, G. ?. A., Albany. n Y.
IT, W. CROSS D. r. A., Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-26

career ~ any officer In the United States army
AMI is The otiy pI.vste soldier who ever became
mayer general. He enlisted on the 22d ~
July, 1851, as private in the sixth cavalry,
and served as corporal, sergeant and first ser
pednt Of Company X TO the 18th Of March.
1903, when he was made a second Lieutenant In
that company. In February. 1866, he was pro-
NOTED to Arst lieutenant; in October, 1857, 10
captain, and in July. 1885, he was transferred
as major TO the Ninth cavalry. In 1907 he be
came lieutenant colonel Of the Third, and In
May, 1892 colonel OF the Eighth cavalry, from
which he jumped TO the rank Of major general.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-26
RAILROAD TIME TABLES,
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western.
In Effect Dec ., 1900

In Effect Dec .. 1900
south---Leave Scranton ior New York at 40
800, $50, 500 and 1905 a. m. IL. IS, 333 D. m,
For Philadelphia at 100 aud 1905 a. m l2 az
and 333 p. IN. For StrOudsburg at 6.lO D. M
Milk accommodation at $40 p. m. Arrive n,
Hoboken at $50, 7.ls, 1923, l2Os, s.I5, AS.
7.l9 p. m. Arrive at Philadelphia at lO6 S,23
800 and s.22 p. m. Arrive from New York ar
l. 10, 4.o6 and 1o.23 a. m.; LOO, l.52 s. i3, s,1i
North--Leave Scranton for Buffalo and inter.
mediate stations at LIS, 40 and 900 a. M:
l.55, 54s and ll.S5 p. m. For oswego and syra.
cuse at 4.l0 a. m. and 1.55 p. m. For Utica at
!. 10 a. m. and LOO p. m. For Montrose at Q 90
a. m. (; ]. 1.O5 and 54S p. m. For Nicholson al a on
and 6.I5 D. m. For Binghamton at 10 20 A. m. Ar
rive in Scranton from Buffalo at les, 255, B. Ij
and 1000 a. M. $50 and 500 p. m. From Os.
wego and Syracuse at 2.55 a. m. 2.3s and & 90
D. M From Utica at 2.55 a. m. I2.3s and 3. 20
n m From Nicholson at $50 a. M and 90 n
m From Montrose at 1000 a. IN. 3.20 and s 90
Bloomsbury Divison-Leave Scranton for
Northumberland at 6i5, 1905 a. m; l5j and
80 q. m. For Plymouth at LOS, $40. SO y,
M For Kingston at $40 a. m. Arrive at North
unberland at 9.o5 a. m.: / TO- 500 and s45 D.
plymouth at 200, 4.32. 9.45 p. m. Arrive in
Scranton from Northumberland at 042 a. m !;
1875. 4.50 and si5 p. m. From Kingston at
H. 90 a. m. From Plymouth at 75j a. m: 9. 20
5.35 p. m. ~ -
south-leaye Scranton l4O, 500, so, 1905 a.
m.; 3.3S, $40 p. m.
North--Leave Scranton at LIS, 40 a. M. l55
5.is and 1l.35 p. m.
Bloomsburg Dvision--Leave Scranton at 100,
a m. and $50 p IN.