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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

Which has permeated capital
and industrial labor. seems
destined to have for its next
field OF activity the farms OF the cour-
try. Ii has been observed that these
things move in cycles. The last general
movement among the farmers. aside
from the Grange, was the Populistic
political movement. which recently went
to smash. Now comes another enter
prise for the amelioration of rural con-
tlitions, III its prospectus the most conf
prehensive of all. 1t is called the ma
tional Society or Equity OF North
America and these are its declared
purposes:
I. TO promote and encourage organizes
ton and cooperation among farmers,
stockmen, horticulrurists, gardeners and
men of kindred vooations by the estab-
lishmcnt ol q national society, with such
branches and such local societies ns may
be necessary 10 carry out such objects.
g. To obtain profitable prices for all
products OF the farm and garden and
orchard.
g. To encourage the building oG cold
storage houses and warehouses in the
calities where necessary, so that farm
produce may be held for advantageous
prices.
A. TO encourage prohibition OF the ailul-
,eration OF food and the marketing OF the
same.
). TO secure legislation in the interest
OF agriculture, horticulture, stock rails
ing and gardening.
6. To secure equitable rates ol trans
portation.
Z. To open up new markets and en-
large old Ou2s,
s. TO secure new seeds, grain, fruit,
vegetables, etc, from foreign countries,
disseminate the same, with q view oc in,-
provement of present crops ana giving Il
greater variety.
8. To report crops, crop conditions, ana
market reports in this and foreign coun-
tries. so that farmers niuy operate intcIi!-
gently in planting and marketing.
TO- TO encourage the establishment of
institutions OF learning, so that farmers
and their sons and daughters may he ed
ucated in scientific farming, ana for the
general advancement Of agriculture.
H. 10 encourage the Improvement Of
highways.
T. To encourage the irrigation of land.
H. TO promote social Intercourse.
H. To encourage the settlement of dis
putes without recourse 10 law.
IS TO establish similar societies in for
eign countries
The president of this enterprise, i.
4. Everett, Of indianapolis, says in
further explanation: I'VE expect TO or
ganiZe the millions engaged in aeri-
culture. A complete system OF crop
reporting will be maintained through
an official organ. Knowing the amount
OF crops produced and the consumption
from past experience, an equitable
minimum price will be fixed by the di-
rectors of the national body and re-
ported al once TO all parts of the
country. Once fixed the price win rule
on that crop for the year." On it's
face this ambition is not more illogi-
cal than some that animates other
forms OF federated enterprise. II 1t Is
possible from indianapolis TO guide the
fuel producing labor of the United
States it should not be deemed impos,
sible, before trial, 20 effect a similar
control of the crop-producing labor
with view 10 establishing American
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

toned were net the peers OF even weh-
ster bimseif?"
Senator Platt did not attempt to pass
Judgment upon the senators Of to-day;
but had he done so end hed 'todesty
not interviewed, he might fairly have
pointed to the present Junior senator
from Connectiout as representing In D
peculiarly high degree the practical
wisdom and unccntaininaIea patriotism
combined with ripe experience which go
to make ,tp the hest craftsmanship.
Ellis record for doing things; and for
doing difficult things saneiy. notwith-
standing the confusion so common In
halr-informei circles outside the SEN
ate, compares favorabIy with that OF
Daniel Webster or any other giant" Of
old; ana We are happy TO he able to
add that he is only one of perhaps two
score senators Of which the same n,av
be said with equa! truthfulness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

The erratic methods OF District At
torney Jerome, Of New York. in break
ing into houses on tire suspicion that
they conceal gambling are to be re-
viewed in court, ms they should be.
Gambling is vice which should be
suppressed if possible. but there are
ways to do IL which would be Tar worse
than the state OF things which they are
supposed to correct, and Jerome seems
TO have adopted then.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Counting niche In Your poetic
corner, have Ventured in the realms OF
the muse with the following result:
There was q lean man from Wilkes Barre
town,
Who had penchant for poetic renown--
He sat at his desk, his heels in the air.
A truly great and magnificent pair.
They so wrought on his brain that the
feet OF his song,
Reeled off too unwieldy, and wearily long.
Sincerely yours.
IF Merriheld
Scranton, Dec g.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

During the year more than six. thou
sand miles Of new railway track we're
laid in the United States, the largest
new mileage laid in o1y year during
the past decade. During the year 16s.-
800 new cars were built, almost enough
to make - train that would reach from
New York to Chicago and back to Buff
falo. A. pretty good index to prosperity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
SCRANTON. DECEMBER 2e. 1902

Few improvements made in Scranton
during the much -naligneG ripper"
regime are more welcome and more
helpful to the public convenience than
the placing OF street signs. Just accent
plished. Director Roche is entitled to
public thanks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

The fear seems to be growing that II
President Roosevelt shall nrbitrate the
Venezuelan muss, Uncle Sam will wind
TIP as debt collector for South An,erioe.
Well, 1t clearly needs one. And ii is
difficult TO see how Uncle Sam can
pocket the gains OF the Monroe doctrine
without at the same time shouldering
its RESPONSIBILITIES.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

The political significance in the ap-
pointment OF General Greene as police
commissioners OF New York is that 1t
the hands of Governor
Odeli and bodies i'll for those Republi.
cans who tried at the last election to
send him to the junk heap. 1t is an
other sign that Odell is it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

On an average Il baby is born in New
York city every ten minutes. And the
problem which this fact presents is
how to make good citizens Of the ex.
treniely poor babies and also the ex.
tremely rich
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

All that is now needed to make The
Fdhey movement q. Democratic love
feast is for former City Treasurer Rob-
inson to lie down and let himself be
SteppeU Oh.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

Truly this is an age OF innovation
1t is announced that beginning with
the January number. the North Anleri-
can Review Is to admit fiction into its
columns.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

Pope Leo IL certainly a marvel OF re-
operative power. Has the vatican q
fountain OF perpetual youth?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

In his desire to discredit the army in
the Philippines General Miles should
hereafter avoid General Franklin Bell.
Bell ia loaded for bear.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

A little girl watched him for several min
utes. and then said, Mamma, don't he
walk stingy?" wcnan's Home Compan-
len.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

UP the Venezuelan news seems trihe
late.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

The storm kings Christmas prt-ssn
vas strong IL not fancy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
sting,y Steps.

An old man was passing the house one
sunday taking exceedingly short steps
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

conditions OF employment and social
life. But In doing it Mr.. Everett will
be kent busy
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
Street Car Company's Favor.

Mark Twain was standing in a crowded
street car, hanging TO strap; As the
car swung around corner the strap
broke, dumping him into the lap of a
well-dressed woman The humorist arose
and bowed,
Madam" said he. this Is the first
time the street car company ever con-
ferred favor on me."-New York Times.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
In Case of the Husbands Death.

'Ah, my darling Wife" said young
husband the week. after he was mar
ried, 'if your husband We're to die what
would you do?"
II don't know. I'm sure" said his low
ing wife. ~ must look in my Book of
Etiquette and read the rules for young
widowa "--Woman's Home Companion.
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Increase

increase ..-...............,...S sui 2lo
In round figures an increase Of three
thousand six hundred and fUrtS-one mil
lions of gold dollars.
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10 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING.

The census tells us that our manufac-
lures make the following showing in
value OF yearly product:
1870 ..."".....".........." 'H3 0l4,2SI, avs
1890 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, 9S72 437 2S3S
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
The United Farmers OF America

\HE ferment Of organiza ton,
Which has perneated capital
and industrial labor. seems
destined to have for its next
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

For cards ofthanks, resolutions Of condosnce. and
similar contributions in the nature of advertising,
The Tribune makes . charge Of cents . line.
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More Paw for Our Presidents.

" 4 IS NOT creditable to the people
of tie United States that their
president should have to pay out
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Cheaper Telegraph Tolls.

- EEpTICISM has greeted every
. new development in science,
hence We are not unprepared
for the aeluge of cold water
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
Estate of Isaac Il. Branch.
Notice Proof of Will

CTATE OF VERMONT, lprohata Conrr
- DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SIS.
BE II remem bered, that nj a session of the
Probate Court, holden AT Middlcbury, within
and for the District of Addison, on the 2Sth
dav of February, A. ID. 1902.
Present: Hon. WIN. II. Bliss, Judge.
Whereas. n certain instrument of writing,
under seal, purporting to be the last Will
and testament of Isaac T. Branch, late of
orwell, in said District deceased. having
been this day presented to said court
for probate, and duly filed in the Registers
office: Therefore It Is ordered, that all per-
sons interested in the estate of said de
ceased he notified to appear before said
court. at the probate office in Middlehury, in
1902, by publication Of this order, three weeks
successfully previous thereto, in the Middle
bury, TO show cause. il any they NAV have,
why said instrument i'm writing should not
be proved and allowed as the last Will
and testament of the said deceased.
true record,
10 FRANK W. THOMAS, Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
SHIPPING SUBSIDY UP
Senator Frye Opens In Sup
port of Bill.
An IMPORTANT INDUSTRY NEGLECTED
Policy of Protection, Says Gentleman
From Maine. So beneficial to
American Industries. should
Extend to Merchant Marine.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The SEN
ate yesterday began consideration of
what is popularity known as the ship
ping bill. measure to provide for
ocean mail service between the United
States and foreign ports and for the
common defense. to promote commerce
and to encourage deep sea fisheries.
Mr. Frye NIe.), chairman of the com
mittec on commerce. made the opening
statements in support of the bill. He
occupied the floor for nearly two
hours. The policy of protection which
has been applied, he said, to American
industries with such benclicent re-
suits had not been applied to the ship
ping industry. The result of this
short sighted policy had been the de-
cadence of the American merchant
marine and the consequent humiliation
of Americans engaged in the shipping
industry.
Mr.. Frye's address was largely tech
nical, but his argument was listened
to with close attention by senators on
both sides of the chamber.
Prior to the consideration of the ship
ping bill many minor measures were
passed.
The house began consideration of the
bill to classify the rural free delivery
service and to place the carriers under
the contract system. only two speech
es were delivered. Mr.. Loud Cali,
chairman of the committee on post
Offices and post roads, made the OPEN
ing argument in favor of the bill,
speaking for tive and half hours. Mr..
Swanson (NaD led the opposition. The
debate was interrupted before the close
of the session by the presentation of
the conference report on the Philippine
tariff bill. Mr. Payne, the majority
leader, declined TO allow the minority
more than thirty minutes in which to
discuss the report and this offer was
rejected. \ flibuster followed, and the
house adjourned after the previous
question on the adoption of the report
had been ordered.
The Republican members of the
house who met in conference last night
to consider the Cuban rer1cf question
after three hours of fruitless discussion
adjourned until Thursday without &C.
ton. Mr.. Foldncy and Mr.. Norris
MinnD, who oppose a direct tariff con-
cession and cspouSe the plan of giving
Il rebate direct to the Cuban sugar
planters, held the floor throughout the
evening. Much feeling was manifest
cd
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
IN SOUTHERN NEW YORK.
susquehnnnn, Chennneo and Chez
mung Rivers mt Danger Point.


BINGHAMTON, n. Y, March g.
The SusquchanNa and Chenango rivers
have been over their banks here for the
last forty eight hours. Rowboats are in
use in large section of the city. About
q thousand families have been affected
by the flood, being damaged all the
way to being compelled to move out of
their homes down to minor cellar loss
es.
The electric light plant is unable to
operate. The water now stands at the
highest mark in fortysiX years.
The Erie and Lackawanna railroads
are running their trains from here to
New York, and the latter road gets
through to Buffalo, but the Erie cannot
get west OF Warerly.
From all points in the southern tier
come reports of bank high streams, i'm
passable highways and flooded towns.
A dispatch from Elmira reports that
the Chemung river has risen higher
than at any time since the flood of
1889. At its highest point the river wis
II feet inches above low water mark
Half of the city has been submerged
and the principal downtown streets
were rendered navigable by boats.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
T IKE A TERRIBLE CYCLONE grip

T IKE a TERRIBLE CYCLONE grip
bacillus has passed over our coun-
try, from the Atlantic to the Pacific,
leaving behind it dark cloud of an
guish and despair.
Catarrh follows grip as effect follows
cause.
A multitude of catarrh victims will
spring up in the trail of the awful cpl
demic of grip that has just passed over
our fair country.
The hope to these people is Peruna.
Most people know this already.
Everyone who has had the least touch
of grip, should not fail to take course
of treatment with Peruna.
Peruna cradicates every vestige of the
disease and leaves the system in a nor
NAL condition.
Hon. Joseph B. Crowley, Congressman
from Illinois, writes from the National
Hotel, Washington, d. c., as follows:
"After giving Peruna a fair trial can
cheerfully recommend your remedy to
anyone suffering with coughs, colds, la
grippe and all catarrhal complaints."-
j. Il. Crowley.
Hon. George H. White, Congressman
from North Carolina, writes:
81 am more than satisfied with Peru
ma, and find it to be an excellent remedy
for the grip and catarrh. l have used it
In my family, and they all join me in
recommending it as an excellent rem
edy. "-George II. White.
Hon. j. p. Megrew, superintendent U.
s. Capital Police Force, of Washington,
| d. c., says:
"Having suffered from the grip, L was
advised by friend to use your Peruna.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07

[ also used 1t for my catarrh, and I can
now cheerfully recommend your remedy
to anyone who is suffering from the grip
and catarrh."-J. p. Megrew.
Miss Anna Russell, Past Worthy Coun-
selor, Lloyd Mystic Legion, 293 Endicott
Building, st. Paul, Mimi, writes:
For years have unfortunately found
my system in peculiarly receptive con-
dition for catarrh when 1 was exposed
in any way to inclement weather. At
those times I would be severely afflicted
with la grippe and its unpleasant con-
sequences.
"Now for the past year and half
have used Peruna in such cases and have
found that it not only cures me quickly,
but it also cleanses my blood and rem
ders me less liable to catch cold. 1t is
the finest preventative of colds that
know of and a very superior tonic."-
Anna Russell.
Miss Emily Milburne, President of the
Westside Young Woman's Club, No. 152
West Congress street, Chicago, H.,
writes of several members of the club of
which she is president, who have had
the Grip and have been quickly restored
to health by Peruna.
Mr.. Nicolas f. Rossitcr, of 463 Nor
wood avenue, Cleveland, o., had a severe
attack of the Grip, was very sick and
under the physicians care. He, like
many others, passed the acute stage but
did not receive strength. Peruna not
only quickly restored him to his former
health, but to much better health than
he has had for years. He gives Peruna
all the praise.
Hon. Max j. Porges, Alderman of the
Eighth District, residing at SO Riving ton
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Paterson, N. j., Suffers Loss
of Millions.
MANY FAMILIES MADE HOMELESS.
City Stricken by Great Fire Is Now
Swept by the Raging Waters.
Flood In Hudson and Mo-
hawk valleys,

PATTERSON, n. j., March 4.-The
food that has inundated large part
of the mill section of Paterson has sub
sided, and it is believed the worst is
over, but the damage done is enormous.
1t is estimated that the loss wrought
by the flood is as large as that by the
treat fire. while it is said there is little
or no insurance to cover it. Many
more families have been rendered
homeless by the food than were made
so by the fire. and the relief commit
tee, whose labors were becoming light
~ daily, are now hard at work seeking
to assist those who have lost every
thing.
The bodies of six men who were
drowned by the washing away of
bridge leading from Passac to Dun
dee island have not yet been recov-
cred.
As far as known only two lives have
been lost i'll the city. The victims are
Henry Richards, Il carpenter. and Louis
Baum, an eXprossman. They met death
while engaged in the work of rescuing
persons from the flood.
The food has divided Paterson into
two sections. and communication be-
tween them is impossible at present.
One of the bridges over the river is
down, and the approaches TO the 9th
ers are deeply submerged. The bridges
are for the time being unavailable as
means of communication.
At the armory the scene resembles
that ON the day after the fire. The relief
work under Mrs. Carrot A. Hobart's
direction is in full swing. and every
thing is being done for the homeless
that can he. The aldermen met yester-
day and considered the situation.
Not only Paterson, but Passaic and
other cities and towns along the Pas
sale river were in total darkness ut
night owing to the flooding of the cleo
trio tight and gas plants. Passaic is in
state bordering on panic. Many per-
sons We're rescued from their homes
in boats. scores of which were sent
from Newark to cities farther west to
mid in the task of rescue.
The freshet in the Delaware river at
South Bordcntown is rapidly subsiding,
the water having fallen twenty-four
Inches last night Trains on the Am
boy division are running between there
and Camden but the tracks are under
water between B0rdentOWn and Tren-
ton. Passengers for Trenton continue
their journey 10y trolley.
Dundee island is washing away, and
dozens of houses have been destroyed
Wellington is MI under water, and it is
feared the city hall is ruined. The
Garfield Pump works are submerged.
md the water supply is cut off there.
The river is washing a new channel
through the town of Wellington, and
1t is feared that when the water sub
sides the town will he an island.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
In the Gencsee Valley.

ROCHESTER,. y. V, March 1.-The
water in the GcncSee river * very
slowly falling, and if the present low
temperature continues for day or two
and no more rain falls into the Gencsee
valley the danger of additional dam
nge by flood is probably over. Several
fire engines are at work pumping out
the Easements of large buildings on
Main and Exchange streets. All rail
roads are still tied up. with the eXcep-
ton of the New York Central, whose
passenger trains are getting through
from four to nine hours late.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07

street, New York, suffered with the Grip.
two bottles of Peruna cured him. He
also writes that he knows q large num-
Der of people who have been cured of
the Grip by Peruna.
Hon. Charles w. Culkin, Alderman Of
the Seventh Assembly District of the
Borough of Manhattan, residing at 45
Eighth avenue, New York, writes that
he was laid up several days with the
Grip. On the fifth day he was advised to
try Peruna. He did so and found him
self better within twenty-four hours.
This remedy soon restored linn to his
usual vigorous health.
Mr.. Martin Edwards, President Of the
County Glare Mems Benefit Society, 523
West FortyNinth street, New York,
writes that he was cured of the Grip by
a short course of treatment with Peruna.
Miss Blanche Dumont, President Of
the Athena Club, 4llO Aldrich avenue
North, Camden Place, Minneapolis,
Mimi, says she was cured of the Grip.
Nothing helped her until she tried Pc
runa. Felt better next day after begin
ming its use. Was able to be out of bed
the third day. She also tells of others
who were cured by Peruna.
La Grippe is epidemic Cafarrh. Pc.
runa cures Cafarrh, hence Peruna Is
specific for la grippe.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman. giving
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Column bus,
Ohio.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07

HARRISBURG. Pa, March The
Susquchanna has been at flood height
longer than ever known here. and IIar-
risburg has suffered great damage.
The waters are receding at Sunbury,
Milton and Williamsport. but there is
u great flood reported at Willicsbarre
South Harrisburg below Paxton street
is still flooded, and all the lower end
mills and furnaces have been forced
10 suspend. Paxton Creek valley and
part of the Tenth ward are under wa
ter. Railroad and trolley service is up
set, and telegraph wires are deranged
by the break of the Comeback bridge.
/ The Pennsylvania Steel works are shut
down, and the water has damaged
mines in LykenS valley. The Pennsyl-
Iyania railroad is still unable to run
/ trains.