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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02
Platt and Roosevelt.

"~HE REPORT from New York
that the Republican conven-
vention in that state will
speak kindly of President
Roosevelt in its resolutions and say
pleasant things of his administration
to cate, but will avoid committing it.
self to his candidacy for another term
is entirely credible, because it consists
with what might easily be expected Of
Tom Platt. The only singular thing
Gbout 1T is the rumor that this pro-
gramme has the hearty endorsement of
Governor Odell.
1t Is no secret in New York that the
real boss nowadays is the governor. He
has not made any public endeavor to
Cndcrcut Senator Platt, and he has
played fair with the senator, but he is
in control of the party machinery, and
what he says goes. When Mckinley
was shot at Buffalo and Vice President
Roosevelt succeeded so unexpectedly to
the presidency, one of the first to offer
him unqualified support was Ben. Odell.
This offer was made and accepted in
the most manly spirit, and so far as
the governor is concerned it has been
kept with scrupulous fidelity. That he
is party to any scheme to attempt to
sand-hag Roosevelt in his home state
is not to be believed. In the first place
1t would involve him in perfidy, which
is foreign to his nature; and in the Sec
ond llace, it would imply that he is
not politician, which is preposterous.
1t should be apparent to everybody
at this time that if President Roosevelt
wants the support of the next New
York delegation in the national con-
vention. he will get it, or the politician
who shall prevent him from getting 1t
will be most beautifully trounced. 1t
is not to be believed that Governor
Odell does not see this as clearly as the
next one. The remaining explanation
of the decision not to endorse Roose.
welt this fall is that the Republican
managers in New York state want to
pass the campaign hat among the
trusts, and find it eXpedient to keep
national politics out of the state cam
raign.
Senator Thomas c. Plat says the
strike will be ended in Il week or more.
How much more?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02
What Adam Was Doing.

1t was MISUNDERSTANDING in the Adam
residence there was cry, then a series
of howls. and one of the neighbors, pass
Ing by heard the head Of the house use
thunderbolts of heaven on the whole
neighborhood. She stopped, ran up to
the door, and, pressing the button, lis
tened eagerly at the speaking tube.
What in the world is your husband do
ing?" she asked as the dulcet voice of
Eve inquired her errand.
"Oh." replied Eve. "he is merely rails
ing Cain. ut requires strong language
to raise child like that"
And thus an expression was coined
which promises to outlast history Itself
Portland OregOnian.
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A Sunday newspaper states that au-
tonobiling has been the means Of estab-
fishing a new etiquette. In the printed
rules of politeness, however, there Is
no reference to the forms of etiquette
to he used toward the individual who
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raut
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Hard to Please.

The Yarmouth council are in state of
delighted amusement. An old maid liv-
ing on the Front wrote to them about ten
days ago complaining of a man who
bathed just opposite her window at 8
o'clock every morning. The council
wrote to the man. who replied that as 1t
was so early in the day he had hoped no
one could take exception to his bathing
off the Front. But that he would gladly
go a mile higher up. Last Saturday,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02

An interesting experiment in profit
sharing is reported from Vancouver b.
c., where the local traction company
has voluntarily agreed that one-third
of the net profits, after the deduction
Of 4 per cent. dividend, shall be paid
over to the roads employees. division
among them to be made equally. 1t
Is estimated that this will be equiva-
lent to putting from $50 to $100 a year
on top Of the regular union wages
which the road now pays. 1t is sin
cerely to be hoped that the employees
Of this railway company will have
sense enough to appreciate their good
fortune and to- show by their subse-
quent conduct that their employers
generosity is not misplaced. When we
reflect upon how many similar efforts
to introduce more humanity into indus
trial relations have miscarried through
lack Of appreciation, the fact that hui
manitarians are not discouraged Is
good proof of the fundamental decency
Of human nature.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02

and and one features Of up-to-date
city life. In short, the standard OF
living In these mid-continental cities
and towns is being lifted. chiefly, we
are told. through the open or uncon-
scious influence of the United States.
as transmitted throuh travellers or re-
turned emigrants and, in the long run,
Senator Depew thinks that this will
have helpful influence upon the
American export trade. since many Of
these oonvenlences have to be supplied
from the United States; and, Indirectly,
III the development among the common
PEOPLE Of u truer knowledge of the
American republic, It's people and ways.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02

1t will take stronger testimony than
any yet produced to induce belief that
Governor Stone ever promised the three
district presidents that the troops
should not protect non-union men. Be-
sides, why should the three district
presidents ask for such promise?
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REPUBLICAN TICKET.
State.

State.
Governors. w. PENNYPACKER.
Lieutenant Governor-W NJ. BROWN.
Secretary of Internal Affairs--1SAAC b.
BROWN.
County.
Congress-wILLIAM CONNELL.
Judge-A. A. VOSBrRG.
ommissoncrs-JOHN COURIER NOR
RlS. JOHN PENMAN.
Mine nspectors--LLEWELYE NJ. EV-
ANS, DAVID T. WILLIAMS.
Legislative.
First District-JOSEPII OLIVER.
Second District-JOHN SCHEUER, JR.
Third Dstrict--EDWARD JAMES.
Fourth District-P. A. PHILBIN.
Election day, Nov. 4.
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Legislative.

Here is sentiment from one of John
Mitchelrs interviews which should be
memorized, framed and acted upon:
"The worst enemy of the union Is the
man who Is riotous and disorderly."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02

How much better it would be If the
courage wasted in swimming the rapids
Of Niagara were put to some use Of
benefit to mankind!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02

1t certainly is shame that General
Goblin does not permit his soldiers to
be insultcd and assaulted with inn
punity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02

Grand Duke Boris of Russia denies
that he is as bad as the newspapers
paint him. He hardly could be.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02

The average school boy realizes that
vacation season has had warm finish.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02
An Old One Recalled.

The fact that an Irish story, through
trite. Is always pat, was illustrated yes
terday when District Attorney Reeves
told this anecdote:
Some people object to releasing prison.
ers on floater because of the fact that
the renegades are turned loose upon other
communities That reminds me of the
Irishman who after reaching America,
was full of homesck brag. in which moth
Ing In America even approached things
Of similar variety in Ireland. In speak,.
ing of the bees of the ould sod he grew
especially roseate and said:
"Whoy, tn baze in that country is
twice as big as in this 1ndade, they're
bigger than that They're as big as tn
shape We have in this counthry!'
Bees as big as sheep!" said his in
credulous listener. "Why, what kind Of
hives do they have to keep them in?"
mo bigger than TIL ones in this coun-
thry," was the reply
Then how do the bees get into the
hives?" he was asked.
WELL" replied the Irishman, "thot's
their own dom lookout."-Los Angeles
Herald.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02

The military manoeuvres will no
doubt demonstrate to all that the army
can fight better upon land, and that the
tars do better at sea.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02

Bloomsbury can now boast Of having
outlived her Oldest citizen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02
PENN SYLvaNIa.
LAKE WiNoLas PA.
HOTEL CLIFTON

special rates at Hotel Clifton, Lake Wi
nola, for September Purchase tickets TO
and return only, Hotel Cliff
ton hacks meet trains leaving Scranton
as follows: a. m, 1l0 p. m, p, m, and
G 10 D. m. Launches meet hotel hacks for
any part of the lake.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02
Outline Studies
OF Human Nafdre
It Filled the Bill.

Many people who live In a certain part
of Cumberland county will well remem-
Der one "Abner'-so he was always
called in his town. Abner was the wit of
the village, although rather looked down
on by the average citizen because Of his
inability to hold on to the goods OF this
world.
Abner was commonly selected to take
charge of funerals, because he was about
the only man in town who had time
hanging on his hands. A citizen died, a
man who never amounted to much, who
was never positively wicked. because
that would have required more of an
effort than he was willing to make. He
was. however, far enough from being n
good citizen, and Abner knew 1t as well
as anybody else.
Abner was requested to ask n certain
minister to conduct the service. and he
hitched up his old horse and drove to
his house. The minister said he would
attend and then tried to get a little in
formation concerning the late lamented
What sort of a man was hep he
asked.
"Well, about the same as no sort of
man at ALL" replied Abner frankly.
II suppose his loss will be deeply felt
in the community" said the minister.
They're all bearing up we'll under It,"
said Abner slowly.
WAS he Chrlstian?" asked the minis
ter.
IF he'd been accused of 1t the verdict
would have been not guilty, and the jury
wouldn't have left their seats" replied
Abner cheerfully.
did he attend church?' asked the
minister, a bit anxious.
II never heard of his doing it. said
Abner.
How did he die?" continued the min
lister.
Just the same as he lived. sort of
naturally" said Abner.
Il don't see how I am to preach much
of a sermon under such circumstances"
said the minister.
THE neighbors all said they didn't
think they wanted much of a sermon,
and so they sent me over to see you,"
said Abner.
The minister pocketed his wrath and a
s. bill, and after the funeral the satisfied
Abner said: well. we got just what we
wanted, b'gosh. "-Lewlston Journal.
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however. the council received another let
ter of complaint from the lady. THE
man I wrote you about has gone higher
UP the beach, but can still see him with
a telescope. ."-London Express.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02
Extenuatine circumstances.

Extenuating circumstances.
AT a meeting of the American Dramatic
club, Dan Hart. who wrote THE Parish
Priest" told this story:
you know l am a ,hayseed, and live
with my father, an 1rishman, 10 years of
age, on a farm on the outskirts of Wilkes
Barre. One day, not long ago, the old
man said to me:
Dan. me bye, you're doin nuthin',
suppose We come out an give me hand
putin up that fence
Father said J. I don't know any
thing about building fences
We'll, l guess you cant spoil 1t much,
so come along
81 nailed on boards indifferently we'll
On the hillside, Just above us, was n Hun
garian miner practicing with a revolver,
apparently rehearsing for the next strike
Directly a bullet came crashing through
the fence lust beside me.
=" Good Lord. father, that fellow Is
shooting at me- shouted.
Never molnd, Dam said he, per-
haps he's seen one OF yer plays -
Brooklyn Eagle.
Another Solomon.
A horse dealer in Scotch town hav-
ing hired horse to a solicitor. the latter,
either through bad usage or some other
cause. killed the horse, when the dealer
insisted upon payment by bill If it were
rot convenient to pay cash.
The lawyer had no objection to grant
a BILL but said 1t must be at Il long date.
The dealer told him to fix his own time,
when the man of law drew a promissory
note. making it payable on the day of
judgment.
An action was raised. when the solicit
tor asked the presiding judge to look at
the bill.
Having done so. the judge replied:
''rhe bill Is perfectly good. and as this
is the day of judgment l decree that you
pay tomorrow"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02

Senator Thomas c. Plat says the
strike will be ended in week or more.
How much more?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02
Depew,s Annual Report,

VERY year Chauncey Depew
" goes to Europe, hob nobs
IL with the nobility, the gentry,
the learned and the import
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02
The rIOnroe Doctrine,

N>RoM the comments in both the
- British and the German press
Il upon the presidents aggres-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-02

"\HE REPORT from New York
that the Republican conven-
vention in that state will
speak Kindly of President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
Chicago Grain and Provisions

CHICAGO Feb. I4.-The bullish tendency of yesssIday, grain msrkes ,ss gave way sSaay largely because there was nothing to help bolster up prices. Other pits felt thi, intiu- corn < lower and May oats h lower. Pro visions closed 2A@7Ae down.
 day. Yesterday the hope of a better export business and a good short depand mad strengthened the tone materially. Today. how demand expected and there was practically no short demand to keep up prices. Cable. ct :ne start were little bsster oq. n.ni the slight the buying side of the market and locals sold generaly. The small cash demand and grow cline. Stop loss orders were reached on the decline and this occasioned further selling. Weather conditions s were nearly ; perfect Keen Kan a weak plank In the wheat platform, was much lower. St. Louis also sold downward. The coverv toward the end of the session. May oggsned o,s s shade % te M9HG osS iower % at @ @zss:g Minneapolis and Duluth reported 23e cars, making 2 total for the three points of 267. Primary 11s r.s.,D e. were sss @ eashes pared to 45s.ooo bushels a year ego. Sea; asa. .ooo bushels. is Argentine shipments were 4s4 900 bushels for the week. against ESQ., Corn trade was small with . leaning most of the time to the selling side Lower ca bles local selling and absence of support brought . weak tone early. The break in wheat helped depress prices and after the few buying orders had been filled the mar ket sold down More of a bearish feeling de- veloped in the Southwest and the markets there were lower. The Southwest looks with apprehension on the approach of Spring and It's probable effect upon Winter shelled corn that is held in elevators. Local scalpers were bearishly inclined and with such encourage mont free sellers May opened lower, but at one time touched e2Aqs2%-yester- days close. sharp slump took May down to 6Ix. The close was weak. ss lower at 6iT962 Receipts were l3i cars.
 Trade in oats was very small and was al most featureless. There was small early demand, which strengthened the lower open ing market May advanced slightly yes terday's close at 43H, but the drop in other grains brought small decline in oats May Giosed as easy, off at 4s%. Receipts were
 Provisions closed little lower and easi.r but there not much disposition to trade either way. Hog receipts continued In ge and there was some selling credited to pack CTS. The grain weakness also affected prices. May pork closed 2hc lower at ST 5 s7h; May lard 7H dewn at $" 70 nnd May ribs 2,1u 25o down at SS. 47k69. 50.
 The leading futures isnged as follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
Worlds Visible Supply.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb i4.-Secretary Hes ter's' statement of the worlds visible supply of cotton. made up from special cable an telegraphic advces. compares the figures of this week with last week. last year and the year before. It shows an increase for the week just closed of 2.45o bales. against decrense of 6o.2os last year and decrease of 53,65S
 The total visible is 4.454. i6s. against A. 45l,7ls last week, 4,os5, ,s2l last year and 4.oS9,73i year before last. Of this the total of American cotton is 3, 5o9, 6s, against B. s4l,7ls last week: 3, es; s2l last year ani 3.32273I year before last. and of all other kinds. Including Egypt, Brazil. India; etc, e last year and 767. 900 year before last.
 The total worlds visible supply of cotton shows an increase compared with last week of 2,45o bales: an increase compared with last year of 358. BAY and an increase compai ec with year before last of 364 437.
 Of the worlds visible supply of cotton as above there is now anoat and held in Great Britain and Continental Europe 2;sSs; ooo, . year before last; in Egypt 247, 900 against kso, 900 last year. and le3, 900 year before year and s47, 900 year ds6 before last and in 900 last year and | ,696, GOO year before last
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
Local Weekly Cotton Sta
Price Feb. I4, f9oi-Middling. .........eh
 Price Feb. IA. i9o2-Middling ..........s 3-it
R. M. Scale & Co.'s Cotton Letter

IBy special LeaGed WlFe.l
 NEW ORLEANS, Feb i4.-Natural devel- opments today were against the cotton mar ket, but the actual effect on prices was rather trihing. In the first place. Liverpool was quite disappointing in the sense that sharp advance was expected, whereas deliveries only gained l-64 while spots were quoted quier and un- changed. The amount of the crop brought into sight showed an excess of LOGO bales as compared with last week. The worlds visible supply gained 2 500 bales. against loss of 60, 900 bales in the corresponding week of last year. These features were in accord with the liking of bears who were encouraged to pursue their favorite course with little more energy, but the demand at the decline. con tributed from various sources as result of the favorable feeling regarding the ultimate course of the market proved too eager to per init of any material setback
 Closing quotations 5t6 points below yesterday. The continued resistance of the market to any pressure arising from devei- opments of adverse character in connec- tion with the statistical position only empha- sizes the belief amongst those friendly to the staple that the greatest sustaining power may be discovered in increased requirements' for consumption and the impression Is created &C., cordngly that if the average of ex- treme crop estimates is realized, the prevail ing level of price is warranted Thus If re- ceipts should really fall of in a substantial way. the probability is that the market would resume the upward course in an active fashion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
H, 6 B. Beers Cotton Letter
.. Especial to The Advertiser.I


 /. NEW ORLEANS. Feb. l4.-Liverpooi was and our market in sympathy opened aa4 points lower. declined i@3 additional on bear ish statistics, closing at net loss of Soy pon s on the day The amount being brought into sight during the week was 30, coo fin excess of last year and the total marketed from Sept l to date shows an incl ease of 352. 900 over last year, therefore the growth last season was lo.5 900 and as- suming that there Is more cotton in the South than there was then. the movement on it's face points to a crop of i00Yl 900. The interior towns received 92. 900. against lo0,- 900 last year. but If Houston Is eliminste1 the other 2s towns aggregate GA, 900 against 5e.ooo last year The total stocks held by these towns are Ios. 900 less than last year. This difference has been practically main tained for over seven wseks. demonstrating that the amount brought into sight du! ing that time has been from plantations and not at the expense of the counted interior town stocks. The total stock of American ashore and afoat to Liverpool is i.l6s.ooo. an in crease of 327, 900 over last year anu 4s3. coo over year before last. The visible supply of American gained 53 900 relative over last year during the week. and the aggregate to date shows an increase of 34 .o0o over last year. The facts do not bear out the asser- tions and theories of short crop advocates who have been looking for a perpendicular falling off in the movement for six or seven weeks. Sentiment. however, continues very bulish. Still the receipts will ultimately govern the future course of the market