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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

OR MANY years the Ameri-
N can people have cherished
n the opinion that their postal
service was the be?t on
earth. Is that a dclusion? Evidently
Editor Howard of Farm, Field and
Firesidc thinks so, for in n paper re-
Gently read before the National Aeri-
cultural Press league he pointed out a
number Of particulars in which it lags
behind the postal standards of a num-
Der of other countries. For instance:
A citizen of the United states can
not send Il package of merchandise
through the United States mails that
weighs over four pounds, and the post
age on such a package is sXty-four
cents. \ resident of England can send
Il four-pound package for twelve
cents, and even an eleven pound pack
age can be sent to any postofiice in the
United Kingdom for twenrS-four
cents; Il resident of Germany can send
an eleven pound package to any post
Office in the German empire, or in Aus
tra- hungary, for twelve and a half
cents, and in Switzerland an eleven
pound package can go to any post
Office in that republic for only eight
cents.
The cost of an eleven pound pack
age sent by resident of Germany to
any postoilice in the United States
will be sixty three cents delivered. The
cost of the same package mailed by Il
Of he Itn n
postonice in Germany will be $1.37 de-
livered. a little calculation will show,
therefore, that the American exporter
ii an cleven-pound package OF mer-
:handise really pays over one hundred
oer cent. more for its transportation
han his German competitor. 1t fur
her appears that While an American
manufactures must pay $l.32 express
on an eleven-pOund package to Mex
leo, an Englishman pays eightyfour
cents and a German only fifly-eight
cents postage.
The conclusion reached by Mr.. How
ard is that there is mot q nation in
Europe but what has a more up-to-
date mail service than our own" and
he notes that the questions of parcels
post sub-stations in the great cities,
pensions for old employees, etc, have
all been settled long ago by the VAR
ious European nations But he for
gets to allow for the immeasurably
longer distances required to be trav-
ersed in the United States. Let this
country become as densely populated
as those he mentions, and we are will
ing TO wager that our postal rates will
fall far below theirs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15
A rlodel Senator.

" W = LILLIAN II. ALLISON,
NN who is soon to be accord
y ed the honor, which we
think is unique in Ameri-
can history, certainly in recent history,
of a sixth consecutive re-electlon to the
senate of the United States, is a living
refutation of the notion that the sue
cessful man necessarily has to be blus-
tering and noisy. For more than ten
years Mr.. Allison has welded more ac-
tual influence upon public affairs,
meaning by that term the affairs which
are shaped at Washington, than any
other one man in our public life, and
perhaps more than any other five men.
During that period he has been the un-
disputed leader of the senate, which is
the one part of the government ma
Chinery that has its way, and in that
capacity has had his hand on every
important act. of legislation and been
consulted With reference to every con-
siderable diplomatic problem arising in
the course of government Yet there is
no man in the public eye who is less
assertive than he and none who moves
forward to the accomplishment of
practical results with less fuss or
racket.
1t has been said of him good -humor-
sdly that he could walk from New York
to Omaha on piano keys without maxi
Ing sound; but it would be unfair TO
assume from this that he is a man of
no fsmness of conviction or courage of
principle The qualities of quiet tact
and unobtrusive diplomacy which he
displays are temperamentul. 1t is his
nature TO be alfable, conciiatory and
adept. in the practice of the polished
arts OF legitimate fUnesse. Some men
drives he leads, and leads so cleverly
that very often those who follow do so
without being conscious of his leader
snip, some men overtower and over
power; he remains on plane with his
fellow senators and deXterously rounds
them up as he wills.
In the thirty years OF Mr.. Alllson's
occupancy of the senatorial position he
has had part in most Of The history
making OF that period. 1t has been "A
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15
Fair Play for Marconi.

a Il a DINNER given in his
~ honor in New York Monday
4 N Ivy the American Institute OF
Electrical Engineers, Sgnor
Narconi told more about his system
of wireless telcgyaphy. Many have
wondered how, with electrical currents
dying around in every direction, the
privacy of wireless messages was to
be maintained. If one were in bus-
ness and wanted to communicate on
confidential matters with an agent
some miles away. it would certainly
be provoking TO have ones hated rival
up the street haul out his receiver and
capture the eutire correspondence. And
il one We're in love and wished to
hold more frequent correspondence
with the adored rarty than is cOnven-
lent under only two mail deliveries
day, ii can easily be seen how embar-
rassment might arise if it were in the
power of any jealous outsider to OBJ
tain duplicates of the tender missives.
But MarConi. the wizard, has pro-
videG against such Il contingency. 1t
has been found possible, he assures us,
50 to attunc one transmitter to one re-
ceiver as to mako it practically i'm
possible for any one not acquainted
with the qualities of those particular
instruments to read the message.
There is, also, the obvious possibility
of using cipher codes, so as eifectually
to battle shopping. Just how this at
tuning is done he does not explain. 1t
presumably is one of the tricks of the
trade. But the fact that it is done is
enough for the present. \ load of up-
prchension is lifted.
The Italian inventor expects within
a year to have all these little points
worked out on Il practical and econom-
ical commercial basis, so he says. Let
us hope that he is not over-sanguine.
The skcptical may recall that Nicola
Tesla said mich the same thing,
months ago, and many other things
equally astonishing. causing the public
to await anXiously the fulilment of his
dreams. But Tesla is different. AL
loWances have to be made for Tesla.
Marconi has made good" much that
he has promised. There is no reason
to suppose that he is at the end of his
tether.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

period punctuated by many scandals
as well as by many splendid achieve
ments Of honest statesmanship nut
through il all he has passed without Il
smirch or suspicion, retaining at once
tho confidence of his constituency and
tho esteem Of his colleagues, irresnec-
tive of party lines. Presidents have
asked him to enter their cabinets; he
has been urged and supported for the
presidency and practically without on
position his state has returned him as
It's representative in the scnate--a
series OF circumstances going far TO
disprove the cynical assertion that re-
publics arc ungrateftl.
Congratulations, then, to this fine
specimen OF clean-hun1ed Republican,
ism, aud best wishes FOR the prolonga-
tion Of his life and usefulness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15
Economically Considered.

"Slm" Elder told the doctors some pretty good
stories tie other afternoon at the Massachusetts
Medical society dinner about theh own profession.
one was about an old practitioner, who, because
of advancing years, lad rvnquished all Of his
outoftown practice 10 his Young assistant. One
night the Older physician was called ON by two
mgn in buggy, one OF whom wanted the doe.
tor 10 come TO his house eight miles away, and
attend his wife, who was very IN,
"she will have no one but YOU, Doctor" said
the man.
"wol, III go tor $40. id not a cent less, F."
said the doctor,
A whispered conaulutiou went ON in the car,
riage, and Gnally The physician heard NQiec
say: Better pay the ten. rs good deal
cheaper than buying her."
And the doctor got his money, boston Journal,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15
OUTLINE STUDIES
OF HUMAN NATURE

cuntry TO preach n sermon to the assembled Chip.
peways in Chief Good Thrnder's village. Bishop
Whipplc had with linn the costly garments oi
lis office, which he wore on such occasions, and
it became Necessary to leave them ungnrded in
the chiefs tcpee. It seems that the bishop had
his doubts at that time as to the inherent honesty
Of the average Indian. Before leaving he asked,
turning 10 Good Thunder:
Chief do you thint it will be safe to leave
them herc?'
.NcNcr fear, bishop" was the reply; "thrc
isn't white man within three miles OF here"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

President Roosevelt has chosen wise
ly in his selection of representatives
for the coronation of King Edward. Tho
propriety Of Mr., lteid's selection is OBJ
vious. He represented this government
ut the queens jubilee, and for years
has been II commanding figure in olll,
public life. both in and out OF journal
ism. The choice of General Wilson TO
represent the army is equally hapby.
Not only is he an accomplished soldier,
but he has also had Il career in civil
life emitting him TO more than ordin-
airy recognition. Finally, in naming
Captain Clark to represent the navy
the president has ut once avoided the
controversial points of danger and con-
fewed signal honor upon one of the
efficient figures in the late war who had
heretofore not received his due. From
every standpoint the personnel of the
special embassy is excellent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

Since 1870 the franking system in
England has been abandoned. Mem
bers of parliament must pay postage on
their mail the same as other British
ers. An attempt not long ago to revive
the frankng privilege was emphatlcal-
ly defeated. The United States ought
TO follow suit. Abolition of this much
abused privilege would go far toward
making our postal service selr-sustuin-
ing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15
SCRANTON. JANUARY Is, 1902.

The first batch of 1902 Scranton Gas
ana Water bills makes one feel like
coniining his efforts entirely to the
temperance beverage in order to get his
moneNS worth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

The recent collision on the Southern
railway in which the fair prima donna
received severe jolt, has preciptated
narrowing flood of before and after
taking" pictures Of Madame Nordica in
the country press.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

Preparations for the reception of
Prince Henry indicate that German
royalty will be given pleasing revela-
tions as TO the proper up-to-date meth
DDS of according the freedom of the
CITY" TO Il YisltOr
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

1t goes without saying that the agrl-
cultural statesman who introduced the
bill against flirting in the legislature
at Albany has passed the age when
there is enjoyment in posing as one of
the BOYS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

Mr. Costello gcems to have a rondncss
for running for controller. city or
county it Is all the same. But the
result in February will not differ from
that in November last
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

Opponents have finally concluded that
it will be unwise to take cut graveyard
policies in anticipation of Uncle Mark
Hannas political death.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

1t is now said that David b, Hin is to
be the lord high eXecutioner of the New
York Democracy. lie will make a GOOD
one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15
The Indians Retort.

Early in his career as a missionary 70 Indians
Bishop Whipple had iowncyed INTO the Indian
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

Hon. Webster Davis still seems to be
harrassed by the idea that the world
will feel bad when he drops out of sight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

The safe plan when there's small
poX scare on is to keep clean cool and
well Yaccinated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

Tammany's new leader says that the
machine will be rebuilt on a foundation
of honesty, and that graft" must GO
To carry this programme through win
keep Brother Nixon busy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15
FIN LEY s
January
Sale Of Fine
Muslin
Underwear

Fine Cambria, Nainsook and Muslin
Undergarments of superior workman
ship and beautiful finish, some daintily
trimmed in neat narrow embroideries,
others more elaborate, in wide, rich
laces--the kind that reflect the repu-
tation of store.
At this time of the year great guam
titles of inferior grades of Underwear
are thrown uron the market and ad-
vertised at prices that appear cheap.
You don't find this class of merchan-
disc here. We believe you do not care
to buy such.
We sell the finest grade Underwear
made. Our prices are the lowest pos
sible for this grade of work.
New line of fine French Lingerie and
Bridal Sets.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

In these days of old country jealous
les and inuendoes it is pleasing to note
from Pekin dispatches that we sun
have the profound admiration and re-
spect of the illustrlous daughter of the
Minis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

People will soon be able to purchase
Panama canal stock with stage money.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

Wv TILLIAM II. ALLISON.
NN who is soon to be accord
y ed the honor, which we
;s, ,,,in,a IN,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15
, Our Postal Service.

OR MANY years the Ameri-
HN can people have cherished
IA the opinion that their postal
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-15

a II A DINNER given in his
~ honor in New York Monday
4 N Ivy the American Institute OF
Iilcnlrirnl E,npinerrS. Sipnnr
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10
kOdOI Natures Tonic.
For Sale at a Bdr0din.

One house and lot, situate i'm the
southern part of Ceredo. The dwell
ing contains five rooms. Price.
$500 cash.
One house and lot, situate i'm the
southern part Of Ccrcdo. This is q
cottage containing four rooms.
Price only $500.
Apply An ONCE to r. +. McDouoaI.
Ccrcdo, w. Va.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

EVERY pothouse politician, every
catch-phrase sage, every candi-
date for bankruptcy has a cure
for the trusts. We have faith
enough to believe that by patience,
wisdom, and dellberation the errors
of our rapid commercial advance,
may be corrected without killing
our wide prosperity. Anyone can
kill, but it takes a surgeon to cure.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10
Commissioners Notice.
In Chancery.

Garrett Maynard, }
". In Chanccrv
Ed Elliott,
TO Garrett Maynard, Plaintiff ard Ed
Elliott, Defendant:
You and each OF you will take notice. that
by virtue of "a decree made and entered in
the above sly led cause at the Nav term
1872, of the Circuit Court of WAYNE county
West Virginia, will on the
29th Day OF December, 1902,
at the law office OF J. u. Atkins i'm the town
OF Dunlow, in said county, proceed TO execute
the requirements OF said decree to wit: as
certain and report an account as follows:
|. What real estate The said Defendant
Ed Elliott. owns, his title thereto where
situate, the quantity and value thereof
= What iens there are against said land.
s. whether II e rents, issues and profits OF
Nald Ihnd VIII IN period of years pay off
aud discharge the liens thereon.
Any other matter that may be deem ed
pc tinen! by the commissioner or that any
party in Interest may in writing require
Given under my hand this the 2lst day OF
November, 1902.
j. II. MEEK
Commissioner in Chancery
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

DR.. w. b. WARE, a practicing
physician, has introduced bin
in the Virginia Legislature to
make promiscuous kissing mis-
demeanor Should his bill become
a law the DISQUALIFICATION viii
lose many friends especially among
The stair sex"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

THERE is no harm in wealth in
creasing if men do not decay The
Democrats always assume that one
condition necessitates the other.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

WE need more politicians of the
Roosevelt class, young men of brains.
Drawn and honesty who will work
more for honor than tor pelf.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

l have opened an upholstering
Establishments the old G.. & O
depot building, on Main Street
Ceredo, w Va, where ! am pre-
pared to do anything in my line at
the lowest prices, and on short no
tee keep a full line OF picture
frame mouldings, drawer pulls, cas-
tors and all kinds Of furniture hard
ware. Furniture repaired and VAR
nished. Give me q call.
WIN VI MCCALLEN
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

The record of volcanic activity in
the present century surpasses any
record for any century of the past.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

The silver-using countries Mr..
Bryan used to talk so learnedlv
about are rapidly getting on a gold
basis.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

WHEN in doubt take place lust
as good.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10
KodoI Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes Of food, tones
and strengthens the stomach and
digestive organs Cures Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, Stomach Trou bles,
and makes rich red blood,
health and strength. Kodol re-
builds worn out tissues, purifies,
strengthens and sweetens the
stomach. Gov. G.. w. Atkinson,
OF w. Va, says: | have used a
mum Der of bottles of Kodol and
have found it to be very effective
and, indeed powerful remedy for
stomach ailments. | recommend
It TO my friends. w. NJ. Bloss,
Ceredo; r. n. Williams, Kenova.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

IL the death Of Ex-speaker Thomas
Is. Reed, which occurred at Wash.
ington, ID. c., the nation has lost a
brilliant and able statesman.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

SIR CHEIsToPnER WREN got a
salary of $1,000 a year as architect
of st. Paurs Cathedral. But he
made himself famous by giving the
world beautiful edifce.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

The CEBEDo ADVANCE. + Thco
dore McDopgal's paper, has begun
Its eighteenth volume. 1t Is a good
one and 50 is Nc State Journal.
Thanks, Bro Morris. We know
you are an eNcelIer1 Judge of a good
paper.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10
If you are i'll and need a pill
Why not purchase the best?
DeWltts Early Risers

Are little surprlsers,
Take one-they do the rest
w. III. Howell, Houston, Tex 3,
writes-l have used Little Early
Riser Pills in my family for con
stipatlon, sick headache, etc. To
their use | am indebted for the
health of my family. w. NJ. Bloss,
Ceredo; r. n. Williams, Kenova.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10
Gloves for Christmas.
Pretty Holiday Neckwear.
Christmas Fancy Goods.
(hristmas Handkerchiefs.

The advantage of buying Christmas IIandker
chiefs where you have the privilege of choosing from
a great many more styles than to be found al
most stores we'll as the advantage OF the Lowest
prices lkes this the b9st place Handke rchiefs
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

The world dosn't pause to ex-
anime a mans tracks after he gets
there.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

WoULDN'T it be well if all the
critics of Booker Washington did as
much work for humanity white,
black or yellow, as b, is doing?
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

HE silver dollar : now intrinsic
ally worth 81 cents, with a strong
tendency to lower value. Mr..
Bryan has .ong looked like 80
cents and is only quoted IN his own
home as par.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

The Democratic party is like the
man in the parable who received
one talent and promptly wrapped it
in napkin and hid it away. 1t is
too conservative.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

WILLIAM c. PurLrs, Of West
Winsted, Conn, Is 90 years old and
has an insurance policy which he
has kept in force since 1919. Hc
says he "oxl mobiled' to Ohio 81
years ago.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

SIR. BRYANs's paper is too modest
In q'lng the comparative degree of
Tue word common Its degeneracy
iromAa original low literary level
entitled 1t to the superlatiye Com
mOnest
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

1t will be good news TO the
mothers of small children to learn
that Group can be prevented. The
first sign of Group is hoarseness.
A day or two before the attack the
child becomes hoarse This is
soon followed 10y a peculiar rough
cough. Give Chambprlaiu's Cough
Remedy freely "a soon as the child
becomes horse, or even after the
rough cough appears, aud it will
dlspeI all symptoms OF Group. In
this way all danger and anxiety
may be avoided. This remedy is
used by many thousands Of moth
ers and has never been known to
fail. tins, in fact, the only remedy
that can always be depended upon
and that Is pleasant and cafe to
Ike. For sale 10y W. NJ. B!oss,
Ceredo; r. n. Williams, Kenova
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

NIX BRYAN cannot be compelled
% 1Ssist from comparing himself
Nth every other man of prominence,
INT his friends should drop him a
hint or ne will make himself more
ridiculous than he is.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

of experience and abilit I1lha e-
ing editor.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10

Miss DEMocRAEy viii continue to
look for the mart under her bed for
a long time. XSo only burglar like
ly to distur! her rcTor4-S.. gone
'''O "oa"eIhc retirement.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-12-10
a Weak
Stomach

Indigestion IS often caused by over
eating. An eminent authority saws
the harm done thus exceeds that from
the excessive use Of alcohol. Eat all
the good food you want but don't over
load the stomach. a weak stomach
may refuse TO digest what you eat.
1hen you need a good digestant like
KOdol, which digests your food with
out the stOmach's aid. This rest and
the wholesome tOnics Kodol contains
soon restore health. Dieting unneces-
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which some people suffer after meals,
Absolutely cures Indigestion.
kOdOI Natures Tonic,
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IheN. bottle contains2h times the 5Oc size.
Il. \ William +, kenova. w. We.
W. VI. BIoss, Ceredo, w. va.