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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06
ALMANACS.

The Philadelphia Public Ledger Almanac for
1902 set the standard for year books in the way
of accuracy and completeness Its election tables
and other data OF interest concerning state and
national politics make it invaluable 10 the man
in public life well to the average citizen
who desires to keep pace with affairs of the
government. In addition to the features above
mentioned the book contains many useful recipes;
the usual records of events OF the past year and
much other matter Of interest.
The Philadelphia Inquirer Almanac for 1902
has been compiled with the same care as to detail
and accuracy that has made former editions of
the book invaluable. It is one of the largest and
most interesting Of the ANNALS received this
season, and is in every way worthy of the splen-
did journal which it represents.
The Scranton Times annual for 1902 is By far
the most ambitious publication of the kind that
has been sent out from the office OF our evening
contemporary. 1t contains the usual quantity OF
local data and records OF events OF the past
year which make it valuable as a book OF refer
Cncc. Handsome half-tone illustrations and Il
neat cover also assist in its artistic completeness.
The. Wilkes. Barre Records Year Book and Al
manac, which has always been one OF the most
complete in Northeastern Pennsylvania, is not be-
hind its usual standard of excellence in the edi-
ton Of 1902. Its records OF Wilkes Barre and sur
rounding towns for the past twelve months leave
little TO be surmised, and the contents of the
book from start 10 finish show that great care
has been exercised by the compiler.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06
An Electric Gas Light.

~ EVERAL months ago, at a
Esas meeting of the American In
sttute OF Electrical Engi-
neers, announcement was
made by Peter Cooper Hewitt, son of
Abram $. Hewitt, of New York, of the
discovery by him of Il new light which
combined gas With electricity. Last
week, at another meeting of the same
society, Mr. Hewitt went further into
the details of his discovery ana also
placed ON view specimens of, the new
illuminant.
The most notable OF these specimen
lights was placed over the entrance to
the building in which the institute met,
in West Thirty-Grst street, 1t was in
the form of a column four feet high
and about four inches in diameter,
emitting Il brilliant, cold blue-whte
light which illumined the street for
half block, Other lights of smaller
dimensions We're placed within, and
We're equally brilliant. The Hewitt
lamp, as described in the New York
papers, is very simple in construction.
1t consists simply of a glass tube, With
IA bulb at one end, into which gas gem
Grated from mercury has been intro
duced, The tube is then connected
with AN electric current, such as is
now used in incandesCent lighting, and
that completes the process. The mer-
curry gas acts as conductor for the
electricity and as soon as the current
is turned on, the tube is flooded with
light. In the ordinary incandescent
bulb only the small flament Is aelow,
hut in the Hewitt light the whole in
terror of the tube Is a mass of evenly
dlffused illumination, liz quality ii diff
fers from the common electric light,
whether incandescent or are i'm having
more pronounced blush tint. 1t is
lacking in red. Thus il imparts TO OBJ
jects coming within range of its ef-
fulgenee certain pallor which at first
viii seem strange and possibly objec-
tionable; but the experts say that for
most purposes this blue-whitish tint Is
not only not Objectionable from a hy-
Sienie standpoint, but is actually bene-
heial, Familiarity alone, they say, is
in favor of the move reddish light.
The main advantage claimed for the
Hewitt lamp is its economy. It's in
Yentor processes to be able to produce |
his light for one-eighth the cost of an |
lncandescent light of the same candle |
power while in comparison with are or |
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06
THE UNYAWNED YAWNs.

pitying world has blubbeled long
Der the unkssed kiss and the unsung song,
And the unthunli thought, not dead. yet gone,
But never has wept for the unyawnod yawn.
You have met pcrchance, with the chronic bort
Who tells You the tales he has told before;
You have tried to smile as he maunCered on
And you've nearly burst with an unylwn1l yawn
Or the youth who comes six nights in seven,
And woos the maiden till halfpast 'levcu,
Who sits, Size thinks, "Will he stay til
dawn?'
On the safety-valv. of an myawned yawn.
Or you've gone, perchance, 10 dine in state,
Some new.found Webster to hear crate.
You've pounded the table and said go on.'
And inwardly groaned with an unyawned yawn
And at churcIi--but here 'twould be wrong, YOU
know,
Ii You can't stay awake in church don't go
Ev'n here ones thoughts may he far withdrawn
And the frame convulScd with an unyawned
yaWn.
And vet, as our men of science say
There's nothing that's lost. or wastes away,
Somewhere in the yawning depths OF space
All the unyawned yawns may have found their
place. Chicago Tribune.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06
AN APT RESPONSE.


From the Philadelphia Press
One OF the commanding figures in the anthra'
cite coal region is Congressman William Conncll,
of Scranton. lie began life as a coal miner, and
now he owns coal mines, banks, newspapers, troll.
ley lines, and is interested in a score of great
enterprises. lie mikes up in politics and is rec
ognizcd MS ono OF the potential political powers
of northeastern Pennsylvania Despite his busy
life. Congressman Connell has never forgotten his
carly religious training. lie is member Of the
Methodist Episcopal church, and is liberal con.
tributor to religious and charitable objects Some
Years ago an irrcvcrcnt individual remarkiug the
fact as II peculiar one, that man OF Mr.. Con-
nelfs prominence in politics md the business
world should have such h@h regard for re.
ligion. received this reply from the aged con-
gresham:
Young man, it is a pretty poor sort OF a man
who has no respect for religion The Almighty
God has given me health, and hands and brain
10 make of myself what am. and if / cannot
show Il sense OF gratitude for what lie has done
for me. | am worse than any savage that walks
naked through an African Jungle
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06
The Change in Jud ses.

Y pom the occasion of the re-
tirement of Judge Carpenter
and the accession of judge
elect Ncwcomb it seems
proper to say what we are sure is in
the minds of all familiar with court
affairs: namely, that Lackawanna
county has never had 81 fairer or more
conscientious judge than j. Wheaton
Carpenter. esq fie came to the bench
little known to the majority of our
citizens. He retiras from it known to
all as q man Of fine judicial qualities,
we'll Informed as to the law, and aware
of his own powers. This last-nained
fact is fully as important as the others.
Prior to his appointment to the judi
cial office, Mr.. Carpenter had chiefly
been a cabinet lawyer. Today he is in
the lively current of affairs. and he
both knows himself and is known.
What the bench will lose in his dis
placement, the bar will gain, and we
predict that it will be Il noticeable gain
Tor Judge Carpenters successor,
Hon. f. q. Newcomb, there can be only
one wish. and that is that his term
may be successful and pleasant. Nh.
NeWcomb is Il man of strong PERSONAL
ity, intellectually keen and coura geous,
and imbued with high sense of the
dignity and responsibility of the judi!
oial office, From his successful career
at the bar, covering as it did a large
range of interests and phases of legal
practice, it is safe to assume that he
will be equally successful in the new
relationship. 1t is a pleasant recollec-
ton OF last falls campaign that not
word was used in the discussion of
candidates which needs to be recalled;
nor was there any need to fear a de-
cline in popular respect for the bench,
no matter how the ballots We're cast.
1t has not always been so in Lacka-
wanna county, but we trust that it will
always be so in the future.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

wv y Il HAVE received, with a
Nh request for its publica-
ton. the following min
ute, adopted ut a recent
meeting of the Citizens Alliance:
"The Citizens Alliance, realizing the
benefits already received by the COM
munity through its activities, yet keep
ing ever in mind its single purpose of
righting only that which cannot be
morally defended, and recognizing the
potency of the press in the formation
of public opinion hereby calls upon
each and every journal, published in
lackaWanna county, to uphold and
champion, aggressively not passvely
not only the general principles of con-
duct outlined in it's first manifesto, but
also, the following specific propositions:
"F'irst-That all organizations. what
ever be their object, should Withdraw
all existing boycotts, and should re-
frain from the use of such instrument
talities in the future.
"Secondly-That it is incumbent on
all organizations, in whose behalf SYM
pathy takes the form of violence and
lawlessness To not only disclaim the
same, but actively to engage in the
suppression thereof"
These propositions are sound ones
and they have our earnest support. 1t
has been clearly shown that the boy
colt is illegal. That should be enough
to condemn it in the minds of every
law-abidng citizen, regardless of his
rank or station i'm life IT should espe-
ciauy he enough to condemn it in the
eyes of labor unions, which pride them
selves upon their loyalty TO the law.
1t il equally clear that i'm most, if not
in Nl, cases the boycott, especially
When declared in star chamber session
and when enforced by means of intim-
idation, is immoral, un-Chrstian and
un- n-American. That being true. it
should have no place in the arsenal of
organized labor's weapons, unless or
ganized labor means, in its practices,
to be false TO its public professions.
Equally true is the statement of fact
embodied in the Citizens Alliances
second proposition, We know of no
organization in''this community which
mas adeelared in favor of violence and
Iawlessness. AS a matter of fact, the
majority of them have specifically de-
plored these attendant features of labor
wars But deploring them is not
enough 1t is the duty of all good cti-
sens 40 go for them and suppress them.
II every labor union in this valley
would enlist every one of its members
IN determined pursuit of those who
are attacking street cars, using explo-
siyes on our public thoronghfares and
passing notice of boycotts. who Is will
ing TO believe that the atmosphere
would not soon be cleaner and better
han Ii is?
1t is not unreasonable to ask for Or
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

wine from California, iron and machinery from
Alabama and Pennsylvania kerosene and other
oils from their special areas. glass and glass
ware, pottery paper, rice, dried fish and dried
beef Watches and dairy products. Cubls pur.
chase OF Sl0,O000O0 worth per year or OF $500,
OO0,OOO worth per wear OF these articles Of
American production and manufacture depends
and depends wholly upon hcr ability TO place her
own products in the United States to fair ad.
vantage.
This can be done with no disadvantage, but
rather with benefit 90 the United States. We
need her sugar and We want her tobacco. 1t is
becoming more and more, evident that frecr
importation Of Cuban tobacco for cigar filler
would improve Che market for American wrapper.
FOR which purpose the American leaf Is best
adapted. The most reliable figures obtainablc
show that our feeble little beet sugar industry
Is i'll no real need OF protection against even free
raw sugar from Cuba. 10 deny to Cuban prod
ucts more favorable entrance to our markets Is
TO cut Off valuable market for our own wares,
and to establish in our immediate vicinity
people who will be to us that which Ireland Is
to England. II is to fail in our duty to a people
for whom we have become in all ways respon.
sbc, and 70 throw away commercial opportun.
itics which lie ready and open for cur taking
Albert G. Robinson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

Score another for the octopus The
American Steel and Wire company has
put its $4,000 employees on pension
system whereby not only are old en-
faithful service. but any man disabled,
If OH the pay-rolls only for a day, will
be cared for until restored to useful
ness. It would be interesting to locate
the labor agltator capable of doing
such things for labor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06
The Canvass For Governor.

! ">HE ANNOUNCEMENT of In
surance Commissioner Dur
II ham on Friday of last week
that. sink or swim" he was
| for John F. Elliin for governor, and
his prediction that Elkin would have
practically no opposition in the conven-
| tion, are Justly regarded as significant.
TO those acquainted with the political
situation in this state, it is not II sur
prise that the nomination of Attorney
General Elkin has been determined
upon. During the factional warfare Of
the past six years he has been, next to
Senator Quay, perhaps the most re-
sourceful and efficient upholder of the
regular" or organization" forces
Fertile in cXpedient, never discouraged
or discourageable, q master tactitlan,
and thoroughly acquainted with every
factor in the game of politics as played
in Pennsylvania: also possessing to an
exceptional degree the personal esteem
of those with whom he has been
brought in contact, whether ally on an
tagonist politically, he has literally
fairly be called the architect of his own
success.
one peculiarity about Mr.. Elkin
which furnishes a key to his popular
ity among the men actively engaged in
politics is the fact that he never, under
any circumstances, permits political
differences or disappointments to en-
of i'll will 1t was Il singular sight dur
ing the acrimonious factional warfare
at Harrisburg last winter to see insur-
gents in frequent consultation with the
attorney general and on as warm terms
of personal friendship with him as if
he We're their own political leader in
stead of the most formidable obstacle
to the success of their plans. This large
capability for making friends of those
politically hostile is n distinguishing
characteristic of successful political
leadership: and among the younger
men in politics today we know OF none
who have it in higher degree than
John p. Elkin. He has perfect COM
mand of himself and this fact insen-
sibly impresses others.
AS to the eXpediency of his nominal
tion at this time there has been con-
siderable question: not all of it by Mr..
Elkin's opponents. 1t is probable that
in the minds of many doubt will linger
until the ballots are counted. But there
is no room for doubt that if the pres
ent leaders of the party conclude to
take the risk of nominating him no
outside influence can prevent. The
delegates to nominate are already in
sight. What effect his nomination would
have upon the plans of those who de-
sire the overthrow of the so-caled ma
chine is conjectural. There will un-
doubtedly be another attempt at fusion,
but the chances for a successful fusion
of Democrats and insurgent forces are
very muck less today than they We're
few days before the last election. The
fact that these various fusion deals
have invariably been non-productive so
far as the Democratic party workers
We're concerned has perceptibly cooled
their enthusiasm for more of the same
Improbable brand of reform"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

4 western minister has again raised
the question, should girls proposc?"
He says yes, and he is right The
strain Of leading up to II proposition of
marriage has long enough been borne
by weak man.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

The London Saturday Review is
that the United StNtes will grab unto
itself the whole of South America. The
recent experience of this country with
Latin-Americans does not promote
covetousness for more.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

ordinary gas light, he figures that his
light is only one-third as expensive.
The Hewitt light calls for merely the
ordinary direct current circuit used in
lncandescent lighting. A point not
cleared up in any account of it that
we have read is jhe durability Of the
gas In the tube. II would be interest
ing to know how the life of Hewitt
tube compares with that OF an ordi-
nary incandescent bulb
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

Andrew Carnegie's $4,000 900 gift
for an institution to encourage the
highest learning has at last been put
in shape for its reception by the gov
ernment, and his name will go down
the ages as one Of the greatest of hu-
manity's benefactors. Beautiful is the
right use of wealth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

The country at large naturally knows
more about former Attorney General
Griggs than about the other candi-
atorship. Consequently it's sympathies
are With Griggs. But it has no right
to dictate. All that it has Il right to
ask is that New Jersey shall send to
Washington a good. clean Republican,
able to make his influence felt in the
senate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

According to the chief of the biologi-
cal department of Butler university.
the future man, though having to go
through life minus IL little toe, a YER
inform appendix and oating ribs, will
on the man of today. For one thing,
he Will live to the average age of 100
years and his capacity for physical ex-
ertion and endurance will be corres-
pondinsly increased. There is consola-
ton in this prophecy even though few
of us expect to live to see him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

The battle in Ohio turns out draw
Hanna has the house Foraker the
senate. Let both be happy and good.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06
AlliS-ChalmerS Co

Successors to Machine Business OF
Dickson Manufacturing Co., Scranton
and Wilkes-Barre Pa.
Stationary Engines, Boilers, Mining
Maehirery, Pumps.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

Some newspapers are wondering how
long Cuba will have a president. We
nope forever. 1t would be money in
pocket for the United States
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

1t is probable, says Il Washington
dispatch, that the most powerful men
in the senate will boldly espouse the
Panama route when canal legislation
reaches the upper chamber of congress
No doubt some of them will. Especially
those who don't want to have the canal
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

ganized labor's cooperation in putting
q stop to abuses that injure every ele-
ment In our citizenship.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

For cards of thanks. resolutions of coincidence
and similar contributions In the nature of nd-
vertising Tho Tribune makes a charge OF . cents
a line.
Rates for Classified Advertising furnished on
application.
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SCRANTON, JANUARY 6, 1902.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06
american Interest
in Cuban Prosperity

HE COMMERCE. OF the United States with
the islanG of Cuba depends upon the n-
4 dustrial prosperity of the island. The
United States is today virtually the only
market for her products. Ii she is given an up
portuniy to sell her wares in that market ut
fair profit, she will also buy in that market.
The Supposition that reduction OF tariff
i'll favor Of imports from Cuba would be either
free gift or ON act OF charity is wholly errun-
eous II would be the establishment o Il basis
for an exchange OF products which would be of
mutual benefit, as great upon one side upon
the other,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

The cordiality existing between Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Emperor William,
newly eNemplified in the latter's invi-
tation to the former daughter to ofTici-
ate at the christening of his new yacht,
Is a natural consequence of their re-
markable similarity. Both arc strenu-
Gus men. Both are fond of men of ac-
ton Both are enthusiastic in their be-
lief in the efficacy of sea power. Both
have had experience in military mat
ers ana are of a militant turn of mind.
Both have regulations for personal &C.
centricities which closely resemble each
other. Both are clean and high minded
in their aspirations and actuated by
lofty convictions. The star of each is
in the ascendant. What more natural,
therefore, than that they should be
drawn together? 1t is Il happy circum-
stance, especially in view of the fact
that some persons seem to have deter
mined that this country and Germany
must get into trouble. Whatever tends
to diSprove these foolish predictions
and result in Il better mutual under
standing is of public interest and value.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06
Abandon the Boycott.

V vE HAVE received, with q
W. request for its publica-
y tion the following min
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-06

|NuE ANNOUNCEMENT of In
surance Commissioner Dur
L ham on Friday of last week
that "einls oi. s,yyin1 " he WAS
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-03-21

select the site for his wireless station, which |
Is likely to be Table Head. Glass bay. Mar
conf was met at the Sydney station by great |
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-03-21
POST CHECKS
Bills to Furnish a safe Method of
Mailing Money. a.s-s

Washington, March 21.-The. bill intro
duced in the senate by Mr.. Mcmillan
(Mich.) to prevent robbing the mails,
provide safer and easier method OF
sending money by mail, and to increase
the postal revenues, has. been introduced
in the house by Mr.. Garner (Mich.) The
bill is indorsed by the American Publish
ers' association. It provides that all
paper money heretofore issued by the
United States of the denominations of 81,
50 and So except national bank. notes,
shall be Of the form known as the post
check and shall be convertible by the
holder thereof into a, check to a named
payee. These post checks will, be ex-
changeable at any United States money
order postoffice for current funds, after
which the postmaster will cancel them
and forward them to a repository desig-
mated by the postmaster general. This
currency will have blank spaces in which
the holder may write his name and post
office address Of a payee, and wherein the
payee may give receipt. :.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-03-21

crowd, Including 500 Italians They organized
a torchlight procession and drew the inventor
to his hotel. Marconi made speech.