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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27

and parsimonious economies in the
governments relationship to it's army.
What congress should do, in view OF
the greatly increased recent require
ments exacted OF army officers, Is to
pay them what their services are
worth. IT the man who digs bitches or
shovels coal for a corporation is deemed
by public opinion to be entitled at this
time to advanced wages, surely the
class OF men who hold human lives in
their keeping and who are expected in
times of stress to do military and civil
work OF the most exacting and labori-
Gus character conceivable, as well as
full of peril, are not less worthy of
more pay.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27

cluded at the Columbian
Il university in Washington a
notable series of lectures by
o. p. Austin. chief Of the Federal bu-
feau Of statistics, upon the commercial
United States. They read like fiction
but have the substance Of fact.
Mr.. Austin's first address sketched the
international commerce of the world dur
ing the last century, which he said had
grown from Sl,500,000, 900 in 1900 to $20,-
10000 in 1900, while population was in
creasing from about SOC, 100000 to 1,5OO,-
100000. This remarkable growth of COM
merce was due to the application of
steel. steam, and electricity to trans
portation and communication. by which
the interior of the continents had been
opened up and exchanges between coun-
tries and continents facilitated.
The second address traced the growth
of the foreign commerce of the United
States, from about 800, 900 900 of domes-
tic exports and net imports in 1900
to over OOO,OOO,OOO in 1900, growth
which had brought the United States
10 the head of the worlds list of export
ing nations. This position he predicted
it would maintain through it's power
TO produce all the great requirements
nf mans daily life.
The third address told of the story of
the growth OF the internal commerce
of the United States during the CEN
tury, which had developed with the
growth of the transportation systems
turnpikes, canals, and finally railroads,
and had grown from O0000O,00O in
value in 1850 to 10000, 900, 900 in 1900, or
as Wuch in 1900 as the entire foreign
commerce of the world.
THE fourth lecture, on the commerce
of the Atlantic during the century,
sketched the great experiments with
the steamer, the screw propeller, the
steel vessel. and the submarine cable,
and the aid which they had been To in
ternational commerce, the value of the
commerce carried ON the Atlantic hav-
ing grown from about 81 900, 600, 900 in
1890 to $4,000, 100000 in 1900.
The fifth address related to the COM
meree of the Pacific. which had chiefly
developed since China and Japan op-
ened their doors to trade in the first
half; OF the century, and now the COM
merle of the semi-circle of Pacific coun-
trIsS having Manila as a central point
is about S2,500,000000 yearly. The ap-
portunities of the United States to
share largely in this great commerce,
he said, We're especially notable. 1t has
the greatest coast length of coast line,
the best coast harbors, and the chief
island harbors of the Pacific. The ex-
istence OF great circular current of air
and water flowing westwardly from the
isthmus of Panama past the Hawaiian
and Philippine Islands. thence north
wardly past Shanghai and Yokohama,
and thence easterly across the North
Pacific to our western coast. gives our
vessels especial advantages in crossing
ihot ocean in both directions. The fact
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27

That in spite Of labor troubles Schen-
ectady is booming is proved by the hol-
iday issue of the Gazette, comprising
twenty pages OF eight columns each.
and filled to the brim with signs of
rushing business. This one-time SOM
nolent Dutch town has become in re-
cent years one of the liveliset spots on
the map and a vital monument to the
policy of protection to American indus
tries
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27
Cuban Reciprocity.

II NASMUClt as CUBA can Duy ma
chinery in Europe at 10 to 80 per
Il. cent. cheaper than in the United
States, with lower shipping rates,
quicker delivery, and longer terms of
payment, 1t is to our interest to weld
Cuban trade to ourselves by u fair
measure of reciprocity. Consular Clerk
G. II. Murphy sends from Frankfort un-
der date of November ., 1902, the follow
ing translation from the Berlin South
American outlook:
"The transfer of the Pearl of the An
TILES from Spanish ownership to the con-
troll OF the American Union has not, dur
ing the past year. eNcrted any injurious
effect upon European trade with the
island. On the contrary, the Cuban de-
mand for German wares is. Judging from
the figures for 1901, considerably increas
ing. In the years 1895 to 1897, the annual
expectation to Cuba from Hamburg
amounted to between 100000 and 3,O0ooO0
marks (siI6,OOO and iOOO); in 1898, it was
100000 marks CS40l,G00): in 1899, 5,9OO0Oo
marks (s1.404,00O: in 1900, S,SOO,00tO marks
(s2, 2,09i, 400; and in 1901, 1O,2OO,0GO marks
2,427 500. The needs Of the Cuban mar
ket are exceedingly varied, Hamburg eN-
port statistics showing that 12i different
that port to Cuba last year. The iinpor-
taton into Cuba from Hamburg OF rice
alone increased in the past year from l.
100000 to 4.5O0.000 marks (So61, 800 to $l,0Il,-
O00). Shipments of other articles in
creased as follows: Malt, from 10000 to
5000 marks (s4,2S0 to S39T4G): cotton
wares from 15l 900 to 262. 900 marks Cs3,,
93S to S62.356) hosiery, from 100000 to 1885,
0O0 marks ($G1;SS0 to $llS0iS): and paper,
from 202.O00 to $4,000 marks (siS,016 to
S92, 1863. In 1901. there was q slight de-
crease In shipments of ironwares, passc-
mentere and toys, but the amounts eN-
ceeded those for 1899. The condition of
Cuba's export trade with Germany is also
favorable, although the results i'll 1901
fell somewhat short of those for the pre-
ceding year. In 1895. Germany imported
from Cuba merchandise valued at lG,000,
600 marks (s3,SOS, ,O0O,; in 1885, 100000 marks
81 .59i, 500: in 1899. l3,3O0,OOO marks ($2,92I,
400: in 1900. 13,20OotN marks $3,lil,6o0J; and
in 1901, 12,900,000 marks $500, 200. The
principal articles taken by Germany in
1901 We're cigars. valued at 7,00oOOo marks
(S1. G00) and raw tobacco valued at g.
100000 marks ($Tl4,0O0), Il decrease of S,OO,-
900 marks (Sl9O, 400 in cigars and an ill
crease of 100000 marks ($95,2OO) in raw to-
bacco. Other articles furnished by Cuba
to Germany in 1901 We're wood. valued Mt
! 100000 marks (23S0OO), wax valued at SG5,-
900 marks (S205.S7o). and cattle skins
valued at 100000 marks (S7l.l0jl."
Is it wise to let the trade of Cuba
slip through our fingers for the want
of that measure of reciprocity which
our intervention justly entities Cuba
TO expect?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27
100 YEARS AGO, AS NOW.

From the London Times, NOV. u, 1902.
Every British statesman must now be
aware of the great Importance of main
tanning a good understanding with the
United States OF America. The two
countries may be so mutually serviceable,
or so mutually mischievous to each other,
that the utmost pains should be employed
To cultivate not only peace, but To inn
prove every sentiment OF kindness and
affection.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27
THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
Professor Theodore 5. woolsey.

ITUItooUT T lIINVUVIV y " ONFNV9'
That doctrine is based upon the right of
self-defense otherwise ii has no reason
for being. But how self-defense will be
understood by any given administration
cannot be foretold. Undoubtedly ii has
enlarged with time. In final analysis it
seems to mean the gradual extinction of
European sovereignty and Influence In
this continent. The real danger is lest
the United States should some how be
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27

A statement recently published BY the
Bulletin of the American Iron and Steel
Associate indicates that of the 15,-
S7S,354 tons of pig iron produced in the
United States in 1901, 6,S03,9SS tons We're
produced by the United States Steel
corporation, and 9,O74376 tons by in
dependent companies. The trust is
evidently Yet far away from monop-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27
TEN PAGES.
SCRANTON, DECEMBER 27, 1902.

Now that the streets of the. city are
located by signs, it might be a good
idea for Some one to suggest a means
of locating the house numbers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27

vt Is ANNOUNCED that the Free
Hospital for Poor Consumptives
will ask the legislature to pass,
during the coming term. u. bill
appropriating 100000 for the enlarge-
ment and Improvement of the sani-
tarium at White Haven. The contri-
buttons to it's general fund during the
year from February 2S, 1901, to March
1, 1902, amounted in all to $21,Tll.3o.
Out of this fifty beds for, consumptives
were maintained in Philadelphia, while
tarium at White Haven. With the $780,
DO0 which it hopes the legislature will
grant, the hospital proposes to extend
the White Haven sanitarium and if
possible establish similar sanitariums
throughout the state.
Those who attended the recent lee
ture of DR.. Knopf in this city and heard
briefly an account of the work of the
White Haven institution will approve
most heartily the proposition OF eSten-
sive state aid, 1t is estimated that
throughout Pennsylvania $4,000 deaths
from consumption occur annually, Il
mortality rate which can be reduced
Immensely by the isolation Of con-
sumptive patients and their proper
treatment. 1t is among the poor, who
are without the means to secure proper
treatment, that the disease is most
prevalent; and it, therefore, is duty
which the state owes, alike to human
ity and to the public health which is
menaced by the unchecked presence OF
such a prolific source of Infection. to
provide literally for the treatment of
these afflicted poor.
BY all means let the commonwealth
hearken to this just and urgent appeal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27

Here is Il significant extract from IL
recent report of the American consul
at Newcastle, New South Wales: ':The
attempts of the federal prime minister
to promote preferential trade with
Great Britain have met with a cold re-
ception by the business men. and all
are of the opinion that the federal par
lament will make no move in the mat
ter, such a thing being considered ini-
mical to the best interests of the peo-
pie of Australia" Those antipodeans
are developing into a sturdy people.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27

The "Szabadsag" Niberty). the larg-
est and oldest of the Hungaron papers
printed in this country. has issued a
special holiday number devoted espec-
tally to the project of erecting in Bud
apest Il monument to Washington,
through which means Il demonstration of
friendship for this country may be
given by the Hungarians now resident
here. as we'll rs by many of those who
have not left their native land. The
funds for this monument will be raised
among American Hungarians. The idea
is fine one and we are glad to see that
it has hearty American Endorsement.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27

Germany, it seems, is not particular
who arbtartes the Venezuelan question
after her claims have been paid.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27

1t is probable that Sir Thomas Lip
ton will furnish all the English boats
that will be engaged in warfare with
the United States for some time to
come.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27

BY giving $500. 900 to the Philadelphia
Masonic orphanage for girls, William
l.. Elkins has illustrated how surplus
wealth may be used to great advant-
age. IT. was a most discriminating as
we'll as generous Christmas present
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27
America Paramount.

. HERE HAS recently been con-
cluded at the Columbian
u university in Washington a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27
A Just Appeal.

vt Is ANNOUNCED that the Free
Hospital for Poor Consumptives
~ will ask the legislature to pass,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-26
4 Rare Coin.

George W. Premier, Waterman liv-
ing in Pittsburg, for over twenty years
has had in his possession coin which
is said to be- worth $1,000. 1t is 4
Maccabean piece and was made in 40
B. c. The coin was given to him by Il
Frenchman who had picked it up dur
ing his wandcrings. over the world. y
few evenings ago footpads attempted
to "hold up" PREMIER, and he believes
they sought to obtain possession of the
exceedingly rare coin. He has now
put it in a safe place. So far as is
known there is but one other like 1t In
existence
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-26
A Forty-five Dollar Bill.

H. V. Parham. deputy clerk of Pc,
tersburg, Va, has in his possession al
interesting piece Of Continental money
in the shape of a forty-fve dollar bill
issued under a resolution Of congress
passed Jan. IA, ITO. On this bill the
United: States Of America are obligated
to pay the bearer forty-fve Spanish
milled dollars. or an equivalent in gold
or silver. The names Of Hall Il Sellers
appear on the bill as the printers. The
bill is in a good state of preservation
and was found many years ago among
the effects of the late James B. Cog
hill.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-26
A SURPRISE PARTY,
The Story of a Recent Little Famh'
Dinner Party In Paris.

The Story of a Recent Llttie r"ls
Dinner Party In Paris.
A Paris tradeSman named Randai
received telegram from HaVre few
days ago informing him that one Oh MS
nephews who had lived in America Tor
the last twenty years was about to re-
turn to France The telegram added
that the nephew was anxious to enter
tain his relatives at dinner at restau'
rant i'm Paris, after which there would
be distribution Of surprise packets.
The uncle issued the invitations. The
nephew duly arrived and was received
with great hospitality, and the banquet
took place, covers being laid for fifteen.
The traveller created most favorable
impression upon his relatives and told
some very extraordinary stories of his
adventures and life generally n Amer
lea.
At the conclusion of the feast he an
nounced that famous Indian chief
whom he knew we'll had confided TO
him in gratitude for q service rendered
a secret process for changing gold into
silver and silver into gold. He placed
his own watch and chain in napkin
and asked his guests to lend him their
rings, watches and other jewelry, SC
that he could illustrate the process. The
request was complied with, and the
jewelry was placed in a napkin.
The nephew rose and requested them
to keep silence. He said it was neces
sary they should be in darkness for Q
few moments to insure the success OF
the process, and when it was completeo
they would see the surprise he had pre-
pared for them. The electric light wa:
extinguished. The diners sat in DARK
ness and silence for few minutes. ont
of the party became impatient ane
struck a match, and then it was fount
that the nephew had decamped WITT
the iawelry.-London Globe.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-26
Colds Melt Away,

If you use Krause's Cold Cure.
Prepared In convenient capsule
form they are easy to take and ct.
feet a speedy cure OF the most OBJ
stinate cases. Price CSC. Sold by
e W. Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-26
WINTER TOURIST TICKETS.

Season 1923. Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
has placed on sale at all principal
I Offices erst OF the Ohio River, Win.
ter Tourist Tickets to points In
Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mis-
slssissippi, New Mexico. North
Carolina and Texas: also Havana,
Cuba, and Nassau, N. P, at re-
duced rates
For additional information call
on Agent Baltimore & Ohio R. R.
= Dec 81,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-08-29
The Reception at Lynn.

The dispatches, speaking Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt's reception At Lynr,
Massachusetts,. Monday, say:
Lynn. Mass, Aug. 25.-Thousands
came into Lynn today from all the sur
rounding country to welcome President
Roosevelt Lynn was In gala attire,
and all Was in readiness by noon. At
the city hall an especially elaborate
display Of bunting and flags was made,
and In front Q stand tastefully trimmed
Was In place from which the President
was TO speak. Soon after 800 O'Clock
Mayor Shepherd, Alderman Eastman
and VIM. A. Wiley, president Of the
common council, drove TO the boundary
line between Lynn and Nahant, where
they met the President and his party
as they came from Nahant- There was
. rapid cnange Of carriages, the Mayor
entering that Of the President in place
of J. T. Wilson, Of the Nshant select
men, who took Mayor Shepherds seat,
and the march was taken up TO the city
hall. Factories, shops and stores gen.
orally closed at noon, and the streets
were thronged with people. Fully l50,-
000 people lined the way and the cheers
resounded continually.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-08-29
The Board Bored.

There were 1850 Logan county people
went to Columbus, Wednesday, on
the Commercial Club Excursion, and
they bad very interesting time. The
Board OF Trade Of the Capital City got
IL into Its head, that the Commercial
Club constituted the excursion party,
and committee Of fine looking gentle
men was appointed to look after them.
This committee, covered with blazing
badges, lined up at the station when the
dozen and more car loads Of humanity
came in, expecting TO give each indivd-
ual shake OF the hand. But when
they saw hundreds after hundreds OF
men, women and children pouring out
of the cars, they changed to the Trade
OF Bored Committee, and quit the field
in panic. Seven women to one Com
mitteeman, "wouldn't have been q
patching" Parceling out as many wo
men for each one as Brigham Young
had wives, wouldn't have tested the
supply, and all the ice cream saloors ir
the city couldn't have filled them with
tine popular luxury, II the Board o
Trade had offered to pay the bills
And then when they added to all this
the men and the children, the Boar,
OF Trades purpose TO entertain th,
Club vanished In thin air. But the ex
cursionists had fine visit, all the same
and think lots OF their State capital
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-08-29

Percy Brooks went on the excursion to
Columbus. Tuesday.
Uncle Harvey Stephenson, of Flat
Branch, was at c. E. Johnson's, We'd
nesday.
Harvey and Taylor, of Hardin coun-
ty, were the lucky bidders on the Peo-
piles pike Tuesday.
Miss wilhelmiua will return shortly
TO her position as nurse in the Presby
terisn hospital, Cincinnati.
Rev. Mr.. Hargrsve and wife enter
tanned a number OF friends at dinner in
honor of Mrs. Speer, of Pennsylvania.
A number OF guests were nicely en-
tertained at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs,
C. c.. Rogers sts supper "Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. Audrey, who has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Ettis Mitchell, re
turns 10 her home in Perry County
Ohio, the latter part OF this week.
Harry Tudor, of Bellefontaine, is Wis
iting his old schoolmates in Chipmonl
district this week.
Mr.. aud Mrs. w. III. Middletowl
served supper TO number OF invite
guests Wednesday evening.
Master Lester Tudor and Misse
Gladys Moore and Fannie Tudor, {
Bellefontaine, were visitors at th
Robert Wheeler home Wednesday.
CLIFTON,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-08-29
An Octoaenarian.

In this land Of ours how many there
are who like TO come home again after
they have left their parents home and
met the every day cares and duties Of
life.
On the 18th day OF August, Jesse Jen-
kins passed his s0th birthday with all
his children and a number Of relatives,
who spent joyous and most pleasant
day with him. It was not the purpose
to surprise him, but It turned out
that way. He was away from home,
looking after piece Of land with the
view Of purchasing another farm, and
on his returning home It needed no one
to remind him Of his age or why his
children and friends were there to
greet him. .
Father Jenkins Is the only living
member OF family OF twelve children
he being one of the older ones. he
settled ON the farm where he now live,
when 1t was q natural forest, nearl,
fifty years ago. He Is one OF Rush
creek township's most successful farm
ers. But there is another home be
yond the stars and some have gon'
there to live. Up to that world o
light take US, dear Saviour, and ma,
we all there reunite. A.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-08-29
Get Ready For School

The Bellefontaine schools will open
for the new year on Monday, Sept. Sth,
and all parents are urged to have
their children ready TO start 10 at the
beginning. Many times few days
loss at the beginning throws pupils
back to such an extent as 70 interfere
very much with their proper progress.
A few spupils were back In part OF
their work at the close Of school in
June. Such pupils received 'condi-
tional promotion" and were told then
that IL they would make up the work
they would be given . chance 70 take
an examination, and, II prepared, 60 on
with their classes. Such examinations
will be held at the East School Build
ing next week. as follows.
For pupils in the grades below the
high school, Tuesday, September 2,
and for pupils Of the high school classes
on Wednesday, the 3rd. Examinations
will begin at 3 o'clock.
]. w. MACKINNoN.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-08-29
Reception Wednesday.

The reception at the home OF Mrs.
M. G. Bell Wednesday afternoon was
largely attended. and the guests fully
enjoyed the pleasant occasion. Mrs.
Bell Mrs. Wonders and Mrs. Beelman,
mother OF Mrs. Bell, were in the re-
ceiving line and gave every one a
gracious welcome. The large number
of mothers present with their young
lady daughters was generally remarked.
The home was prettily decorated with
quantities Of yellow bloom, while the
dining room was lovely with the table
decorations In. pink and green, pink
ribbons and roses and delicate vines OF
green. Guests were served by the
pretty young girls Of the ]. U. G. Club,
and piano music by Miss Frances Alex
ander.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-08-29
Young Peoples Union.

The Young Peoples Christian Union
OF Sidney Presbytery closed their con-
vention. Tuesday evening, after two
days session in the United Presbyte-
rian church. The meetings were prof
liable and thoroughly enjoyed by the
young people rs we'll as by the older
ones in attendance. The reportof Miss
Ella Dow, Presbyterial delegate to the
national convention at Tacoma, Wash
ington, was very interesting, and the
address by Rev. William Duncan, OF
New Concord, Ohio, on Raising
Church Revenues" was exceedingly en-
tertaiping. whether or not you be-
lieved as he did. He thought church
members should give one-tenth to the
Lord and then train themselves to give
more than the tenth. He was OPP
posed TO church fairs, markets, socials,
&c, and asked what II the Israelities,
when they wanted to build n tabernacle
had put up great bills advertising quail
on toast. &C., inviting the Jebusites Hit
tiles, Canaanites and all the other ties to
come In to their help in this way. He
was opposed to begging for the church
In any manner.
The following officers were chosen:
President, Guy Brooks, Of Huntsville.
First Vice President, Alton Stewart,
Of Findlay.
Second Vice President Charles
Wagner, OF Belle Centre.
Recording Secretary, Ethelwyn
wylle, of Piqua.
Junior Secretary, Iva Rice, of Ken
ton.
Treasurer, William Church, of Scotch
Ridge.