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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11


The basis upon which Secretary Hay
and the charge d'affaires of Colombia,
Mr. Harran, are now negotiating a
canal treaty has been announced. The
question of sovereignty will be solved
without violence to the Colombian con-
stitution by giving the United States a
lease for hundred years to the terri
tory required for the canal, with an
option for q renewal of another hun
dred years, and by that time Secretary
Hay thinks it would be safe to negoti-
ate another treaty. The financial ques-
ton is also settled. Colombia is to re-
ceive S7,000,000 in cash as bonus and
100000 a year for the tolls collected
from shipping. In the present state of
Colombian finance S70OO,000 in gold
looks as big as a billion or two and it
is all the concession is worth. The
treaty will have to be ratified by the
Colombian congress, which is To be as
sembed next spring, but at Washing
ton the belief is held that the way to
an early agreement is now clear
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11
REPUBLICANIsM is PROGRESS

For The Tribune by Walter j. Ballard
Our sales to Canada have increased
right along since 1897, when the Domin
ion made her first tariff preferential of
12ia per cent in favor of Great Britain,
and which tariff preferential was raised
to - per cent. in 1898. and to 50 1-3 per
cent. IN 1900. The comparative figures of
sales are. in round millions:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11

ment whatever regular force proved
then available and thus constitute a re-
serve of very important value to the
country. 1t Is to be hoped that con-
gress will give this phase of the sub
iect due attention
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11

curriculum of West Point military
academy reflects the spirit of the times.
The time formerly given to pure mathe-
MATES and philosophy has been re-
duced in order that increased attention
may be accorded to Spanish, English,
military hygiene, chemistry and cleo
tricity. That would be good change
to make in most schools.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11

A e-presidential boom for Con-
gressman Charles b. Lands, Of Indi-
ana, is being incubated by his Wash
ipgton friends, who are legion. Roose-
relt and Landis New York and Indi-
ina, for 1904 would sweep the country.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11

Japan seems to have delicately in.
sinuated, anent the appointment of
Mr. Barrett as minister, that the royal
court of Toxic is not desirous of enter
tanning what it pleases to consider a
cheap man. Its estimate and Mr. Bar
rett's probably differ.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11

Bank deposits in Porto Rico are two
millions and half; in Hawaii. nearly
five millions, and in the Philippines
over eighteen millions Well wager
there'll be interesting comparisons ter
NnnrS hence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11

President Castro is beginning TO talk
W though he Imagined himself the
aathor of the Moproe doctrine,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11

Monroe county offers only ten dollars
for the capture of an escaped prisoner
who had been confined in the Strouds.
burg Jail The sleuths in that vicinity
should organize and strike for higher
rutec
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11

80 N made that Allegheny county
A y is to get the attorney gen.
eralship and that William B.
Rodgers, the author of the ripper
ioill, is to be the man. 1t should be said
Al Mr.. Rodgers behalf that as the rip
per bill left his pen it was almost a
model charter; it received good many
changes ere it became law.
Mr.. Rodgers is an experienced and
Effective lawyer a man of books and
Of affairs, and u Republican of sterling
worth. He is no better man than
Lackawannas recent candidate, Major
Warren, but he comes from a section
having greater influence with the DOW
ers that be and, therefore, he wins. He
will make fearless official and a dis
Greet and trustworthy adviser. Success
to him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11

There is a disposition on the part of
the government to settle the Philippines
currency question without the aid of
Coins" financial text book.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11

The United States treasury now hold
the largest amount of gold ever in tn
treasury OF any nation at any one time
$610,019, 092.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11
The Labor Ticket.

y N NOMINATING Rev. Thomas r.
r. Watkins for recorder the la
Il Dor convention made in all prob
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11

kTHE ADDRESS of Alfred
= MoselN before the Civic Fed
+4 eratioa in Newssse,sSs,. the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11

Estimating the population of the United
States at 79,6S6,UoO the money now in cir
culation gives an amount of $29.52 per
capita, the largest of any country in the
world
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-11
The Next Attorney General.

a ENCOURAGEMENT has been
= N made that Allegheny county
A y is to get the attorney gen.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
PROGRAM That Will Precede the Eagles
 Ball.

The E,gles' committee has arr nged the program of entertainment that will pre cede their grand ball Friday next.
 The program will be initiated by Df' Keller's orchestra of i've pieces.
 Arthur Wright whose rich baritone ms been heard before In Skagwav social pro- prams will sing solo.
 The Misses Petersoniwho are among the most accomplished musicians Of this eltv will play duet.
 .ames B. Dunn, who Is unexeelled h America as a whistler, will treat the audi enee to a medley of bird songs snd wirb- les.
 Mrs, Brlev will sing a solo.
 Harry Ayers, who has won dozen gold medals In gvmnastie contests, will do a spirited turn on the trapeze.
 Pearl Hazel Moore. the baby vocalist will sing d solo.
 Prof. Jos. Blerman, a master of the bow, will play wonderful medley on the vl1- lin.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
NOT TO BE FOOLED.
But the Peddier's Invention Caught Ever
 the Canny Farmer.

but the feddiers Invention Chugnt Evcp
 the Canny Farmer.
 Now. jest you go right along. You ucedn { stop here, !" said Former Hay. fork authoritatively. "I don't want no liehmin rods"
 "I san not selling lightning rods, " responded the sleek looking peddler whose sudden appearance at tho gate 1ad aroused the ire of Farmer Hayfork
 ''l don't keer what yer sellin, TO. piled tho farmer. "I don't want it an won't take it. an that's all there l, ,bout 1t know the tricks of you city 'harpers. read tho papers, do. You ant cat,h me on any double back ao tion pumps. or any self workin churnS or patent Egyptian corn fresh from thu pyramids. Not much. An don't want to take any mowers on trial, either, an sign a receipt fer it an have it come back as a 90 day note fer si0, 900. No sirree An you can't buy my farm sither. an then have mo buy 1t back al a big advance because some confedera 0 pf yers comes along an offers twice what you gave fer it. Nixyi I'm no chicken. Now, clear out"
 "I only want"-
 "Oh, yes. You only want to get my lamo to anything at all SO you can make a note out of it. I'm up to all mch tricks. read the papers, do.
 "I only want to show you our new patent reversible hens nests"
 What on airth is them?"
 "It's m ordinary hens nest, only it revcrses itself every time hen lays m egg and drops the egg into basket be. low"
 "What good is that?"
 Cant you sec? Tho hen turns round to look at the egg, but it ain't there. and she concludes she didn't lay any and sits right down and lays another sne. and so on. Only s50."
 "By guml Gimme dozen. "-New York Weekly.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
MT. niekerlcy's Method.

"I have here q complete and concis' history of our war In the"-
 Exactly exactly" hurriedly inte, rupted MT. Blckerley. Just what have been looking for. What q beau tlful edition! By the way. don't for get to go around and see my wife. Sht wishes one. you know. Never mind the price. Here's S10, and you can keep the change"
 The book agent had fallen helpless against the desk. The surprise was too much.
 "Here. boyw called Mir. Bickerley "uelp me carry this fellow out. That's the way to fix 'cm."-Indianapolis Sun
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
WILL AMEND LAW.

|, Is hardly probable thit congress will fail to intervene before ths expiration Of the fiscal wear In July. when licenses arc again due. Judge Brown tells the Alas kan that the law will undoubtedly be so modified thlt all the money raised by this means will be allowed ,o go to the school, municipal and kindred funds oi the district. Re
 ton of the money heretofore taken from the district will also be made. This ur- ius, tax was undoubtedly huuiedly passed and among a press of business and as the members of congress had all they could do to attend to the affairs Of their own constituencies no consider ation was given ,o the effect of this law. lt Is certain that congress means to be fair and to do all it can for the benefit of this district. But there never will De any ade- Qua,e mems of advising congress of the needs of this district until the people can make their wants knlwn through regu- larly elected delegate The delegate pro- vided by CuShmen's bill IS better than no delegate at all but the chief benefit to be derived from his creltiOn Is that he will Se exceedingly useful as a stepping stone tO a measure of self government.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
The Polite Professor.

The palm for absentmlndedness should be accorded to learned Ger man professor. One day he noticed his wife placing a bunch of flowers on his desk. What do they meanT he asked.
 "Why," she exclaimed, don't you know that this Is the anniversary Of your marriager
 "Ah, Indeed, is itY' said the professor politely. kindly let me know when yours comes around. and will return your attention in kind."-Collierf Weekly.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
Evidently Not Tn Love.

They watched tho couple stroll up lhe beach from the boat
 "l suppose their engagement will be announced tomorrow. said tho girl in blue
 "Oh. no it won't" answered the girl in gray.
 But they've been out in boat to- sether fishing all tho afternoon.
 "I know it."
 "well. don't you suppose ho seized the opportunity to proposei"
 "I know he didn't"
 "How do you knowf"
 He's actually brought back some nsh. "--Chicago Post.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
Masonic Meeting

There will be a regular meeting cf White Pass Lodge, F. X. AIM. at Masonic Hall, Friday Evening, April IT, al, S:co o'clock.
 Sojouning and visiting bre,hem are cordially Invited to meet with US.
 By order of 'hr N. W 'iCorgc Howard. Secretary.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
Impervious to sarcasm.

The vicar certainly had pretty wit People said that he was sarcastic, and he tried to live up to the reputation, but he was not always success. On ono occasion gentleman came into the church In the middle of the sermon Tho vicar broke of from his discourse and addressed the newcomer: "I am glad to sec you, sir. I am always glad to see those late who can't como carly"
 "Thank you," replied tho gentle man, with perfect self possession. Would you kindly favor mo with the textf'-Tit-Bits
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
Notice to Creditors.
FIFTH AVE.

In the United States Commissioner Court for Alaska. In Probate.
 Notice to all persons having claims: In the Matter of the Estate of Henry Cross, deceased.
 Notice Is hereby given that the under signed was on the sth day of Apul, 1902. by the United States Commissioner aud Judge of the above entitled court, by order duly entered in the above entitled matter appointed Administrator of the es- tate of Henry cross, deceased. All ersons having claims sgainst said estate are hereby required to present and exhibit them with proper vouchers within six months from the date of this notice to the undersigned, at his office In the city of Skagway, Alaska. Roon Railroad Building.
 D,ted this 5th day of April, 1922.
 :. H. West,
 Administrator.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
Disappointment In Store.

"Have you made up your mind just what qualities you expect to find in husbandi" asked tho matron.
 "why. of oourse." answered tho maid.
 "Too bad, l" commented tho matron. with a sigh.
 "why do you say thati" demanded
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
Up.etting ArIthmetic.i Tradition.

Jack-How did you come out on thai bulldog pup you boughtf
 Dick-Lost over 100 per cent on the transaction.
 Jack-Oh. guess not! A hundred per cent Is all you can possibly lose.
 Dlck-Think so. do you? Well. l paid S10 for the pup. and then l hao to give boy S1 to take him out and drown him. If that Isn't 1l0 per cent loss, I'd like to know what you call It. New York Sun.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
Owls.

Most birds are stoics compared to owls. and those who cultivate their ac qualntance know that they have no time wherein to make their poetical complaints to the moon. Poets should not meddle with owls. Shakespeare and Wordsworth alone have under stood them. By most others they have been scandalously libeled.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
Practice and Theory.

"Did you know dat dar was mo dan 200 bones In de human anatomy" ask. cd Miss Miami Brown.
 q didn't nebber flggcr on de exact number" answered Mir. Erastus Pink ley. but of cohse knowed by de hicks in my razor dat dey was fab fun ska'se."-washington Star.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
THt WELLINGTON
Dunsmuir's Collier Discharging At
 Mosrs's Wharf.

The steam collier Wellington, of the Dunsmuir feet, Capt. Salmon In command and Capt George, pilot, arrived yesterday from Comox, B. C., with 2,4oo tons oi coal for the W. P. KY. R She left Co- mox, April }, and had smooth and un- eventful tip.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
Notice

On and after this date the folding gate. dividing wharf from approach, will ee closed 10 an ,ratfc when steamer k ap- pro1ching dock and will ismain closed un- iil ships lines are fast and gang plank ad- ius,ed for disehirge of passengers Express and bagg igemen and hotel run- nerS. will please take notice and govern themselveS accordingly.
 mI3Iw Mocre'S Wharf Go.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
Are You Going to No'nef

Then get the latest reliapl, map of the Koyukuk. Blue Stone. Cornell City. Nome. Port Clarence and Copper River Mining districts. Price. 50 :ents 'ssued by the Seattle Daily Times. Sent o. re- ceipt of price. f
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
The Rest and Most Honey.

The finest honey in this country ii gathered from hives where white clo yer and basswood are accessible. II quantity, however, 1t falls behind thai made from the goldenrod and buck wheat blossom. From New York Pennsylvania and Vermont comes the most of the comb honey and from Ari Eona and California the largest amount of extracted or liquid honey.
 An attack of hysteria stimulating un consciousness in woman may be stopped. says Modern Medicine. "by the surgeon taking a pair of scissors and respectfully announcing that he will have to cut all the patients hair off in order to make the application to her head. It is doubtful whether this bluff has even been know to fall"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08

The Seattle Bchemno DraIght Beer Is th. best and most expensive draught beer made In Seattle. For sale at the Sc sttle saloon. corner State and Sixth ave nue.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
The Delayed Verdict.

Friend-I was surprised that 1t took the jury ten hours to reach verdict. The evidence seemed to me quite clear. Ex-juryman-We agreed on the yer
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
From white Horse to Dawson

Travellers finding themselves weary sleeping In hunks can for the same money obtain one good nights rest, in spring beds, at Hotel Johnston. Stewart river. I'm
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08

R sworth ( Aggers. wholesale dealers. oprth avenue. between Broadway ano atr streets. received by last boat noice poultry. butt 's and vege tables
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08

Red Star bottled beer Is unequaled as a table drink C per dozen. delivered Telephone sa
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
Pstterns new in Mating. Peoples.

Finest meal in the city at Royal Cafe. Everything frst-elass. The best of service guaranteed.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08

Read ,bIe, reliable, t.> . All the news all the time. Sen D v'Ll bscrip- ton. The DIilv Alaskan. Phone ?.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08

If you want fresh dressed Poultry and Meat you will find large assortment just arrived at the ARCTIC MEAT co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08

If you want to be well informed on local happenings, subscribe for the Dlilv Alas kan. Phone 10.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08

Trv Gilt Edge restaurant, best home cooking in eltv. lf you don't believe it, try it and be convinced.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08

Seattle Export Beer. delivered In any part of the city for ts per dozen quarts " R. B. Rottiing Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08

II you want to gain entrance Into the nomeS Of the buying class, place your ad .rtiSement in the Daily Alaskan.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08

We carry IT. s. & NJ readv.tc wear tailor made suits. F. IT. Clayso1 A c.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08

"All the news that's fit to print" pub liShed ln the Dlily AlISk'n Send tn vour subscription now. Phone To.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08

The Principal bath rooms are open when others are frozen no. Opposite '. $.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08

The advertising columns oi the Daily Alaskan are the peoples exchange mart.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
Business Chance

For lldv or gentleman. Takes s5ol. Permanent, profitable. Inquire at this Of ice.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08
Bottles Wanted

Wine bottles wanted at 20 cents per dozen, at the Seattle Saloon. II
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08

Tn. time to aLyer,Ise IS all tn, tin,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-08

The Daily Alaskan's facilities for doing job work are cnexeelled.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-12-05
New York Women's Clubs.

The New York Ladies' Club, now
nonexistent. was the most exclusive
In the metropolis. Its initiation fee
was but $50, and the annual dues
amounted to $50. It costs $25 to Join
Sorosis, while something like $33 will
pay the dues and for the various
breakfasts and dinners, says Ainslee's
Magazine. You can become q patron.
ess of a fashionable hospital or .
life member Of almost any old thing
for 500. At the newly CHARTERED
Woman's Club In New York, dining
and writing rooms, dressing rooms
and attendant maids. sleeping rooms,
where for 81 you may put up for the
night; lockers, where's change Of
clothing may be kept: telephone, tele-
graph and messenger service. Turkish
and Russian paths, with 1 trained
nurse-all these are obtainable with
annual dues Of but SIS.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-12-05
He WAS A TRUMP.

And Was So Acknowledged by . MAJ
Prejudiced Against Him,
II a been hanging around my
girl for some time," said a well-known
North Ender, land l saw that unless
something was done before long he
would oon become a member OF the
family. ! had frowned upon the mat
ter right from the start, as I didn't
think he was good enough for my
daughter. But from the beginning I
simply constituted a hopeless minor
ity. as my wife thought he was a per-.
feet paragon. / thought knew better,
and when n Sunday / saw him at a
ball game I was sure of it. Now, l
am a great lover OF the American
game. and Sunday is the only day that
| have time to attend. l have always
been very careful to keep from my wife
the fact that ever attended a game
of ball on Sunday, as she is q very
strict church member, and views with
horror any one who seeks pleasure on
the Sababth. So, when I saw the
young man there ct the game l thought
I had found q way t. bring her over
to my side. knowing full well that II
l did his chances OF becoming q mem
Der of the family were mighty slim. !
hadn't the slightest idea that he had
seen me there. n / thought / could
startle an admission from him that
would show him up in his true colors,
without danger to myself. So, when
he called the other night, l said sud-
denly: Young man, where were you
last Sunday?' oh, l sat just two rows
ahead OF you,' he answered easily.
That threw explanations back on me,
and left mi gasping for breath. Fine
sermon, wasn't it?' he added a moment
later. coming to my rescue like the
trump he is. oh. you dear old fellow,
did you go to church any say nothing
to me about it?' cried my wife. How
lovely! What was the text? / was
simply incapable Of answering, and
again that young trump filled the
breach. Ninety and nine,' said he.
The score wasn't quite as had as that
almost though. Say! he's the finest
young man that ever drew breath, and
he can have anything that belongs to
met"-Detroit Free Press,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-12-05

Gus smile. The latter was not in any
way affected by 1t. He felt at the mo-
ment that he was The central figure
of the universe. He placed his left
hand upon his hip akimbo, faced
the judges, waved his right hand wide
ly and said:
Behold the traitor!"
This caused an audible sensation
and some OF the won,en exclaimed:
"Valga me Dios!"
Being told by the judges to proceed,
Vavara laid his complaint. It's SUBJ
stance has been already given. Wes-
ton, he said, had come to him in La
redo some three months before and
offered to join the band, giving as his
reason for It that he was tired OF the
dizziness of his life and wanted excite
ment. Ascertaining that he was total
~ a stranger to the frontier and lik-
Ing his face and manner, he had &C.
cepted him. For some time thereafter
the prisoner had lone good work as
a smuggler. There had been no cause
to suspect him until the night of the
intercepted cattle raid. The plans for
that raid had been laid carefully by
him Vavara) and they all knew that
certain success followed everything he
undertook. Success would have
crowned their efforts on this occasion
but for the traitor, and sc forth and
80 on. He followed the statement with
a fiery denunciation of Weston which
occupied q half-hour. Susceptible to
~eloquence, the judges were plainly con-
WINGED. When Vavara ceased, some
what exhausted, but much pleased
with himself, Weston was asked what
he had to say:
why, nothing, you cowardly dogs"
he replied easily, except to state that
you are even more cowardly dogs than
! had believed you. If you cared to
examine mt you would find a hardly
closed bullet wound through my Shout
der. You might have seen me shot on
less cowardly dogs. l have told you
the truth. I was going into far Mex
leo because I was tired Of you. The
woman you hold as prisoner Is not
Mrs. GlynnS That dancing fool there"
pointing to Vavara, has simply ar
gued himself into error. Her name is
English, she is an American and il you
harm her the United States govern
ment will exact heavy pay from each
Of you"
He became silent and looked at them
carelessly. After a whispered cor
ference the judges announced their
verdict:
Absorbing 20 their law, John Brit
ton Weston. having been guilty Of
treason to the band, had merited
death. He was to be blindfolded and
shot at sunrise on the following morn
ing. According to custom his execu-
toner would be the Captain of the
company. No priest would be furnish
ed to him for the good reason that
none was to be had. His guard would
remain outside Of the jacal and his de-
votions would be undisturbed.
Ito be continued.)