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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-18

which resulted from our own bounty
system under the law OF 1890 This plan,
after It was discussed In caucusses and
In the house, never had corporal's guard
of supporters. The talk about driving an
entering wedge into the tariff by Cuban
reciprocity Is absurd from men who,
with Mr. Mckinley. have favored recip-
rocity where 1t suits us as In this case,
as the hand maid of protection.
The bill was not one-sided, but con-
ferred as great benefits upon American
producers and people. to say the least,
as upon our wards. the Cuban planters
and people.
Either by passing Cuban reciprocity
bill, or by treaty. 1t is our interest fully
as much as our duty as guardian, nay
more. as parent, to stand by Cuba, till
she Is able to earn her own living.
- Walter ]. Ballard.
Schenectady, n Y. August II, 1902.
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~ o MANY rich men die and leave
nothing to charity that when
~ one has been so generous dur
ing life that his death makes
the world much poorer notwithstand-
ing the fact that he cannot take his
wealth with him, more than passing no.
tice should be made of the event. Such a
man was the late Senator James Nc
MILAN, of Michigan. Few people knew
that his charities every year amounted
to 100000 and more, SO unostentatious
was his giving, so bountiful We're his
benefactions. He expected no thanks
and demanded no applause for his fine
deeds. Best >of all, he saw that his
gifts achieved the good for which he
planned. He built a hospital and main
tained 1t as memorial of his dead
daughter, and 1t is free to the poor and
sick and needy of his state. He gave
handsome library to the State uni
versty and made rich donations to
other colleges. Another benefaction
was the endowment of a school for
colored girls in Texas and thus con-
tiHuousiS anu Wisely oiNiueu Ills proS-
perity with those less favored. His
wealth was all of his own making and
represented hard work and keenest ap-
plication Of a great brain to the simple
details of business life. Not the least
of his good works was the employment
of thousands of men in the shops under
his control.
The man himself was worth more to
his country and to his race than was
his money. The same cannot be said
of the majority of rich men.
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The Farmers Trust.
HE FARMERS of

HE FARMERS of the North
west are organizing a trust
with a contemplated capital
of $500O0,OO0 Chicago is to
be the center of this vast agricultural
organization, but it's operations are to
embrace the entire country. The idea
underlying the combination is the elm
ination of the middle man. The
farmers are to raise their produce as
usual, but instead of selling it or ship
ping 1t to middle men or commission
agents, it will be disposed Of and
handled by the salaried representatives
that the producer and the consumer
will be benefited. Uniform prices will
be established, gluts will be prevented
and the demand for any particular
article will be met by uniformity of
supply. Say the cabbage crop has been
failure or a comparative failure in the
farming districts around Scranton, the
agent Of the trust here would only
have to telegraph to point where a
plentiful supply of that esculent s
known to be on hand and the deficiency
in day or two, would be relieved
without the creation of artificial prices.
All kinds Of farm produce are to be
handled on a commission basis or for
cash. In other words the farmer will
have only to raise his products and the
trouble of disposlng of them advantage
ously will be the work of the trust or
alliance.
The machinery by which the trust
Is to carry on its operations has not
been yet erected. 1t is easy enough to
form a notion Of the principle which
will govern 1t, but only time can prove
its practicability. In order to dispose
OF the stock of fifty million dollars.
agencies will be established in banks,
one in each county in every state. We
should not think that there will be any
great delay or difficulty in disposing of
1t. A block of that stock Is a more
desirable acquisition to any enterprs-
ing farmer than mortgage parchment.
1t secures to him at once an investment
and werking partnership In colossal
firm. Te amount to be subscribed for
is not. large considering that agricul-
ture is not only the staple industry of
this country. as 1t is indeed of every
other, but that 1t represents three
fourths of the invested and productive
wealth Of our land, directly or indirect
ly. Farmers are proverbially conserva-
tive. but the farmer of our day with his
grange. his newspaper and his maga-
zine is In far more enviable, enlight-
ened and progressive stage than his
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The death of Luther r. Marsh at an
advanced age, and the announcement
that he died poor, recalls one of the
most remarkable and deplorable cases
of victimizing in the history Of spirit
ualistic frauds. This man, possessed
OF great wealth and all the kindly in
stincts of philanthropist, fell into
the tolls of an adventures, who, work.
ing upon his credulity through his de-
votion to departed friends, pretended
to receive messages from the dead un-
til she secured hundreds of thousands
from him and left him practically a
ruined man. The notoriety Of the Diss
Debar affair will long be remembered
as monumental piece Of impudence
and a singular example of what a man
will do in his search for evidences Of
life beyond the tomb.
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predecessor of twenty or thirty years
ago. II in recent days his political
credulity has led him astray, dollar
wheat chastened him. He Is no longer
the slave of an Illusion; he no longer
dreams that the government can create
money, or that the intrinsic worth or
a silver dollar Is equivalent to Its cir
cula ton value redeemable in gold. The
populist Is in training to be Mono
polist. A stranger thing never happen
ed In the political world. No indeed.
Taking for granted that the stock
will be taken up, what are the pros
poets for the success of the experiment.
The rumor of the death of the middle
man has so often turned out false that
we are all tired of accepting obituary
notices of his happy dispatch. and until
time or circumstances bring us n duly
authenticated certificate OF his demise,
we had better accept his existence as
fact. The hour has not yet come for
the producer and consumer to shake
hands over his grave.
We are afraid the scheme Is too am
bilious; that there are too many diff
culties to be overcome in realizing It,.
Cooperative farming has been often
tried without any large or permanent
measure of success. There must be
some inherent principle in 1t antagonis-
tic to economy, durability and natural
adaptation to existing conditions. I'm
less it possess these three essentials of
progress and prosperity, it cannot sue
ceed, no matter how plausible it may
seem. One of the most difficult prob
lens of the industrial world Is econo-
mic production, and an infinitely more
perpleXing one. Durability is the sec
ond great factor. Will scheme
which appears to be perfect in times of
prosperity, stand the test of adversely?
If it does not, 1t is bubble. Will it
adapt itself to existing conditions? If
it does not it is chimera.
We believe that the suppression Of
the middleman Is not practicable. He
would not exist in the dispensation of
things if he did not serve some pur-
pose. Unquestionably farming pro-
ducts pass through too many hands.
The beef barons were in their day mid
dlemen. Like the feudal barons of the
Middle Ages, they have come to tyran-
nize over those whom in their upstart
beginnings they pretended to serve. If
the trust can subordinate the middle
man to his proper functions as dis
tributing agent, it will be of incalcul-
able benefit.
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John w. Gates idea that If boy
wants to play poker or gamble in any
other way it is better to gamble with his
father than with anybody else, is yn-
doubtedly sound philosophy but it is
not a sure safeguard for the boy, any
more than it is to get drunk with him
If he is determined to get drunk. A
great many fathers have tried the plan
Of gaming with their sons but this
method has not prevented some of the
boys from becoming confirmed game
sters, who have not confined their pas
sion for play to the paternal society.
Possibly, as they say, the boys were
foreordained to go to ruin any way but
that will not remove the firmly fixed
belief in the minds of many good people
that parents should set better eX-
ample for their children.
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The Democratic plan Of battle Is to
claim much for Pattison, and yet they
have no hope of electing him, and all
Of them know it. They are looking for
congressional gains in the senate and
house-a seat for Guffey in the senate
and gain of four members, sufficient,
under their calculations, to give them
control of the next house.
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Speaking of the big crops, says the
that wants to be looked at. According
to the state statistician, the yield of
wheat, oats and corn will exceed the
totals of any previous year and put
more money in the hands of the far
mers than any seasons crop returned
them. That places Indiana in the anti
Bryan, anti-Democratic column.
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From present indications King Ed
tate carving for some time hence. This
appears to be an loft year" for all of
the prophets.
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Mr.. Ochs appears to have discovered
that conservative journalism was nc
novelty in Philadelphia.
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AS professional innocent" Mr
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1t begins to look as though the Demo-
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Legislative.

First District-JOSEPH OLIVER.
Second District-JOIN SCHEUER, JR.
Third District-EDWARD JAMES.
Fourth District-P. A. PHILB1N.
Election daY. Nov. 4.
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REPUBLICAN TICKET.
State.
County.

Governors w. PENNYPACKER
Secretary of Internal Affairs-1SAAC
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The effort to rumor Mr.. Schwab out
of Office seems to be unavailing.
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ess-XNuIIAM CONNELL.

Congress-WILLIAM CONNEIL.
Judge--A. A. VOSBURG. o,
ommissioners-JOHN COURIER NOR
RlS. JOHN PENMAN. ~
Mine Observation-Disclosures M. EV-
ANS, DAVID Il. WILLIAMS.
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A Man to be r1issed.

~ MANY rich men die and leave
nothing to charity that when
one has been so generous dur
ino 1ifo thot bis death makes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-22
DOUBLE YHCHIHI1'
BY IKfUR|ATED MOB
Negroes Found Guilty by Texas
Jury Are Seized and at
Once Hanged.
(By AssociaEed Press.)

HEMPsTEAD. TEXAS October r.
After being tried with legal form and
procedure for criminal assault and muir
der and given the death penalty III each
case. jim Wesley and Isstidick Barton.
negroes were late this afternoon take1z
from the authorities and 'ynclied IN tha
public square by an infuriated mob.
The district judge asked the Gcvsr.ioc
for troops to accompany the negroes here
from the iaif ut Houston, where they were
safa At the request Of a large number
Of citizens of Hampstead, who signed a
written promise to aid the authorities IN
preventing any mob law. it is said. Judge
5Thorpsen counter handed his request,
ard the troops did not accompany the ne"
erCeS.
Barton was first tried. He pleaded
guilt to criminal assault ard then to the
murder of Mrs. Susan Lewis. aEed sixty
5iirrc. Sunday October 18th The ldries
in each case. on which were several nc
eroes promptly returned verdcts assess
ing the death penalty. During the after
room Wesley was put on trial. lie plead
sd guilty to assault and then to the muir
;ds- charge, but while the second trial
-as going on a mob broke into the court
room and attempted to take him. having
learned that the sheriff had finally asked
Cor troops.
The mob was dispersed and the trial
proceeded, the State putting Through its
te stimony h.rriedly in corr"porance of
the plea Of guilty. Both juriss assessed
the death penalty.
The officers OF the court sat cbeut the
room awaiting tho coming Of the troops.
" i.en there was a sudden movement on
the part OF several men in the room he
sheriff vas ogerpowered and Wesley vas
taken possession OF by the mob and hur-
RED away.
Another portion Of the mob attacked the
jai,. and Barton was surrendered~t TO them
without a struggle. The two prisoners
were hustled to the public square and
thcra executed by hanging.
Neither of them had been sentenced.
and District Judge Thompson had positive
IL refused to permit them to waive the
thirty days of grace allowed them by
law It was the general desire that theT
die quickly
they are hanging tonight or ths IN
Of a telephone pole. where o'fssf fast .lofSh
a. negro murderer had bsen strung up oy
rob
The town is quet tonight. shssit Lips
comb was badly hurt about tie pack oy
the rough treatment Of the moo 4,trlns
the first rush a shot was acciusnest iS
fred and Sheriff Sparks. OF Ice county,
was wounded in the stomach. fnorsh not
seriously nurt. The Governor was IN
formed Of the lynchins. but as yet has
had nothing to say.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-22

seelN brown travelling gown. and hat ana
gloves to match, and carried q beaud.
ful white leather-boun prayer-book..
sThe maid Of honor wore green dress.
with hat and gloves to match. while sthe
Groom's best n an and ushe-s wore black
cuAway suits and gray gloves. me q
church was taStefully decorated WIZ el
autumn leaves and flowers. which lent
an enchanting scene to the beautihu1
and impressive ceremony.
The happy couple left on the evening
train for ytheviie, where they WIN .vl ~.
relanves of the s,roon Tor several o<. =. =
wien they will return to Georgel, .us
home of the groom. where he nous .',.s
responsible and lucrative position WIZ VIZ
the Virginia Iron. Coal and Coke CON
spany.
The presents were numerous. handsome
and costly, and were valued at hundreds
Of dollars, attesting the popularity OF tne
bride and groom. Such EXQUISITE <.' GU
glass, china, silver, linens. Silks lu TN ~
ture and the like Is rarely seen ..os
TIL Postoff1ce Department notiiieu ~. -..
bride of her appointment as po5l1iiiss. -
at George for a term or ioul - ,a -,
from the date of her wedding, d. vs.. . sa.,I -
Of SIS a month, with a graduii w. ssA -
T.he bride is the eldest daughter OF
Hon c. "A. Hermans, prorl1neil. 10 80, :"
Hon O. a Hermans. prominent lawyer
of this place. and Montgomery VS.. -lt tl,re
sentative in the present .-o,,re
while the groom is prominent
business man Of Wise county. 80
Among the relatives and fr1enus - ~
bride and groom who att enueI - .
Colonel and Mrs. c. r. Miller, u :. IT,
commemorative Attorney n. NJ ur,,tta-
ser, a brother Of the groom. Of VINE 11ie.
vile Mrs. w. R. Allen, OF s,i.ean'1 r
Mrs Irwin Miller. OF Radtoro; :. NJ. ~
stone. of Wise: Mr.. Harry Blche, ,, -
Martinsville: Rev T. feusse,l, ~
Bristol; C. NJ. Hermans. % wei ViT.
Pa; Miss Dora Williams
gi11ia and many others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-22
WORK IN THE SOUTH
American Missionary Association in
Session in Connecticut.
nv Associated Press


i NEW LONDON CONN. Oct 2l-iun-
d-eds OF delegates. lay and ergy. with
a host of missionaries and other visitors,
greeted the Rev. DR.. Washington Glad
den. of Columbus. O.. when he opened the
first session of the convention OF the
American Missionary Association this at
ternoon. After various addresses OF vel
come the reports OF the treasurer and E1-
ecutive Committee were presented.
4 summary report of the treasurer
shows total receipts for the year Of
s46L 1880, including se6,G5 annual income
ION the Daniel Hand educational fund
for coIorei people. This fund is iased
on a g IT OF 100000 left by the late Dan
.iel Hand. #ot Connecticut. The report OF
tie Executive Committee says:
"Our rty-thres normal and AIDED
schools reg ster an attendance OF nearly
so pupils, the largest Semoyne lnsti-
iute, Q Memphis. Tenn. reporting s12
students These schools are supplying
the greatest educational want IN the
South. teaches Cor public schools, though
nary OF the graduates of these schools
have gone into higher work.
..The general increase in the number
Of churches is manifest from the fact
that ten years ago our Southern churches
numbered 40; now they number $50. The
membership of these churches is 12l35, of
whom 1850 were aided during the year
on profession of faith. Churches raised
towards their own support s39,39s. and for
benevolent contributions so,S13. The time
is ripe for a forward gospel campaign
in this great needy black South Of the
back country
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-22
FASHIONABLE WEDDING
Miss Hattie Hermans the Bride of Mr..
Guido Ernest Heuser.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

(SpeC1ai sDsSPalCu 10 Inc ineS)
CHRISTIANSBURG,V VA, October 21.-G
One of the most beautiful and fashion
able weddings ever solemnized in this
town was celebrated at Ealf-past four
o'clock this afternoon in ST. Thomas
Episcopal Church, when Mr.. Guido Err
nest Heuser led Miss Matte Hermans
to Hymen's altar. promptly at the ap-
pointed hour the bridal party entered
the church. and the bride. leaning on the
arm of her father. Hon. c. "A. Hermans,
following the ushers Messrs. A. G..
Stone of Wise: Harry Bickers of Mar
tlnsville; w H. Calhoun. of Chgistians-
burg, and c. NJ. Hermans of Pittsburg,
and the best man. Hon. II. NJ. Heuser,8
OF Wytheville, and the maid of honor, Miss
Dora Williams. of West Virginia, who
proceeded down the aisle to the strains
of Mend elssohn's wedding march, which
was beautifully rendered by Mrs. Irving
Miller, of Radford. At the altar the
bride was met by the groom. who took
the place of her father by her right side,
and Rev. T. & S. Russell, of Bristol, made
them man and wife, using the beautiful
and Impressive Episcopal marriage cere-
mony.
The bride was dressed in beautiful
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-22
NEWS FROM CREWE
Changes in Railroad Clerical Sta
Wedding Announcement.
fSpecial Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Times.
CREWE, VA Oct. 2l--N1r. a. PAYNE,
of roanoke. takes ,Ir. H. Elliott's place
as chief clerk in tie main Office Of the
Norfolk and Western here Mr.. Elliott
viii be transferred TO Roanoke: 1t is
Thought that Mr.. a. G. Needles, the new
Superintendent. will make his home here.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
Of Miss Marian Virginia Andrews to Mr..
Andrew J. Bland Wednesday evening,
October the 10Th. at $50 o'clock. al the
home Of the bride on Tennessee Avenue.
Rev. L. E. Scott left for Norfolk to-day
to attend tie synod. Dr.. VT. Warriner
is the delegate from Pryor Memorial
Church. and will cave tomorrow.
Miss Corinne Lewis is visiting in New
Miss Witt Harper spent .o-day ii, Rieh-
Mr.. j. ?. PRenix who was badly hurt
at the Horse SHOW is much better. but
vii! be confined 70 ais bed for a week or.
more yet
Thomas Oliver the. four-year-old son
Of Mr.. T. B. Oliver. died this evening at
4 q clock He will +. buried Wednesday
afternoon IN Tic C.ewe Cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-22
Nothing Further to Say.
By Associated P-ess.)

NEW YORK. October 2l.-The usual
weekly meet ng Of the ccal operators was
held tod y. At it's close President Baes
was asked whether or not the operators
would discriminate between tho men who
had remained loyal to them and thosd
who went out on strike. President Baer
answered: eve expires e-l our ATTITUDES
very clearly in the p opos ton submitted
to President Roosevelt. would refer you
to that in order to learn just what cur
attitude will be-
Mr. Thomas. chairman OF the Erie Fail-
road Board Of Directors. here interruptsd
with the re-nak:
yes. That il 1usr what we VIII stand
b~''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-22
AT HIS OLD TRICKS
Mark Twain Writes TO Shaw, the Friend
of the Needy.
(By Associated Press.)


wAsHINGToN, D. G., Oct. 21.-The
following letter was received at the
Treasury Department this morning:
New York City. October 8.
THE Honorable, the Secretary OF the
Treasury, Washington, D. c.:
..sr,-Prices for the customary kinds
Of winter fuel having reached an alti-
tude which ruts them out of the reach
Of literary persons in Strengthened cir
cumstances, desire to place with you
the following order:
..Forty-five tens best old dry Govern
nent bonds, suitable for furnace gold
Z per cents, 1864, preferred. Twelve
tons early greenbacks, range size. suita-
BILE for cooking. Eight barrels seasoned
Is and 5O-cen. postal currency. vim
tage of 1866. eligible for kindlings.
Please deliver with all convenient
disp atch at my house in Riverdale at
lowest rates for spot cash and send bill
to, Your obliged servant,
MARK TWAIN
Who would be very grateful and will
vote right.