4 THE SCItANTON THDJUNE-SATUIiDAY MORNING. MAHCH. 10. 18JK. SCRANTON TRIBUNE F. E. WOOD, General Manager. rcBMnnrn daily and wmiu.v in BCRAR ton. Pa., ur Thk TuiBUKI I'LULibUi.so COjdrAN Y. NEW VOIIK OFFICE: TltmnNS BOILDIRO, FnANK 8. Hhay. Manaciek. IWrrrci at the rnttofflce nt .Vrunfrnt, Pa., errvntt Clau Hail Matter. 1 HE SCRANTON TRIBUNE. SCRANTON, MARCH 10, UN. T blood aMMMMl mortyit to Miuuiri'O toiWiw ft IIU iftrf vf rtai rommmul t"j uwii ffvlle. FALSE LEADERSHIP. In the letter In wbinb Congitsstnan Ilnriphy announced tiio rueignation from Tammany hall, oerur sentiments Whlob, In view of the Trojan ontftgt, Hpponr almost prophetic. Foi example, witness tbia : "Om effort to prevent our political enemies from interfering with honest elections should bt nreftt and aa esrnest in our own political household and tlv ballot should be Riiarded from all danger of uvery kind, We mint not neglect to lmUt on it that the man in our rank who arranges or encourage colonization, false registration, illegal voting, or false returns, or who. baring the re sponsible position of lender, purposely elos hi eyes while such practice are goins on and afterward crowd honor on the evil doers, shall be notified in DO uncertain tone thai there la no place for hitn in our party. Otherwise we travel uuder false color mid our fel low'citiatna, with truthfulness, will charge us with want of honest purpos. It is ouly a small handful of men who favor corrupt elections, and these are men who have BO real love of country, who have never appreciated the value of citizenship, who look upon theea cred right of suffrage only as some thing to be bartered and sold, and who imagine they see in such shameful traffic either ;in easy wiv to politic! importance and preferment or a cer tain way to perpMuite their power." No one who knows anythlug about the inner workings of Tturniny poli tics, whether practiced imiaediatelv in New York city or imitated iu Bufflo, Albany or Troy- or the facile copyist of Tammany methods, will seriously maintain that the moral responsibility of such men as C'roker and Murpuy ends limply at "purposely closing their eyes" while billot staffing and eleetoial outrages are going on. Their partici pation in crime against the suffrage is more than negative; it is offensively nud -aggressively poitive. Taeir sin ere sin not of omission, bnt of con mission. They actively plot toe scheme which their henchmen earry into obnoxious execution; an 1 if they are, in thx'majority of cases, too can ning to t.ike person il part in the dirty work taat carries with it serious risks of public exposure and condemnation, they are none too scrupulous to enjoy to the full limit the profits of such ras cality and to make it the capital of their political bar'er and sale. No self respecting D.-rnocrat can af ford to appear in the role of apologist for the Crokers and the Murphy of the Democratic party, for tin simple reaion that, to leave all consideration of morality ont of the question, these men are the worst foes the Dem ocracy can possibly hav- Apolitical organization can fight a fair and honest opposing organizition with a confi dence born of it known numbers, strategy, discipline and strength. Bat no party can rest secure while the high places within its own ranks are filled by unconscionable mercsnariss, a ready to drive the dagger home into the backs of the rank and file, shonli that course suit their selfish purposes, a toplnnge It, in open and creditable struggle with the common political enemy. Fr-irn the very nature of things, a leadership that is buiidedon intrigue, crime and flsgrant branch of trust cannot cohere. It is inevitable that it shall some time crnmble and disintegrate tnrongii sheer force of intrinsic c.rrnptness. FooiUh is th party that jeopsrls its cause fcy rt liance npon suc i sand-bonn 1 captains. Kin'Dnehi to those in real misfor tune ii very rarely a losing investment. I.v the city of Washington there is in operation a system of electric trolley cars which convey its motive power by means of underground wires. The system is said to give general satis faction, as regards both cnaanness ari l safety. When an eUctricil ompany any that trolley pole and wires are indispensable it evidently draws an insccurraie bow. That i-enn y-hkr-I'.'ji.'.mj dnty on su gar prfCHptibly sweetens the prospects of the sugar trust. THE TRAMP EVIL. An instructive inrilent is reportel In Pittston. A telegrapher, W. J. Hepburn, in the dnsk of evening, was returning from work across the Lacka wanna railway bridge that spin the Knsquehanna river. He was suddonly confronted, in the darkneu, tiy three auspicious looking characters, who separated in order, asitsoemod, t let Hepburn pass. One moment later Hepburn was (truck on tlie bead by a Mont imtrument and fell full length acroi the railway tie. His three as sailants next kicked him viciously in the head and wero about to cast him into the river below when, by a desper ate effort, be regained cousclousuosi and freedom, and ontran his pnrsners. The only explanation given for this tiuprovoked attack Is that it was the work of part of a gang of tramp i who .iad been enenmpsd on Everhart's island, their motive being robbery. We have heretofore alluded to similar lawlessness in Monroe county, due to destitution among stranded rail way construction hands recontly Im ported from the South. L iter informa tion from the scene of the Tannersvllle conflict conveys the intelligence that these obnoxious pmnlless prowlers will be forcibly di ported at the county's expense. Whether this shall be done or not, it is obvious that merely shifting the location of our peripatetic criminal classes will not decrease their pronoaess to crime nor do much to eliminate the tramp evil that bas lately grown so conspicuous in all part of the United States. When in the very centers of popula tion it becemes unsafe for citizens to venture forth after nightfall, without takiug precautions for sjlfprotection, it is obvious that tho subject of tramp extermination, whether viewed from humanitarian or mob law stand points, demands instant attention. TBI TninrsE W not prepared to sny how this problem shall be met. The circumstances of individual emergen ces vary too greatly to permit of safe generalisation. Regularly constituted authorities, however, need to be spurred to the fullest extent of practi cal activity, and, if necessary, re-in-forced. Agencies of charity are not yet prepared to abate their energies in providing work for those who will. The good, old, patrlarchial custom of personal chastisement lor insolent mendicants has its attractive point ns a means of correction. Another alter native presents itself in the schools of reformation which philanthropic pen ologists are establishing in many places. Whether or not these remedial will bo sufficient is for the public itself to de cido. Be that nt it may, the tramp evil has of late attained proportions demanding careful and earnest con sideration ; and the sootier this problem it thus ituditd by our people, tho quicker will it yield to tho attention that society mutt eventually pay it. pulsive they thus make themselves ap pear. The other fourth are candidates for separate sties. At the tame time it is only jnit to remind tho ood women of l'ailadel phia, who have thus taken np tile bat tie. for decency in public placos, of an other evil crying aloul for quiet re proof. Wo ndvr to the mUtalcuti fond ness which many Intelligent woman make a practice of conspicuously x'nl- Uing tor chewing gum and frowsly pug lege. To tee a real pretty woman wast ing her gracious energies upon n bunk uf chemically disintegrated gum boot or beslobbering the snaky nostril of an ugly pot canine with drooling kisses it almost enough to drive the rational male to expectoration of the most oo pious style. abolish the one crime and the other will tuke care of itself. tjNDSH TBI senate bill, tho revenue tux on cigarettes is reduced one-half, but the undertaker's tax remains the tamo. It is timk organ to give day of rett. overtime. for the local Democratic Postmaster Vaudllug on Its abuse mill is working It DJ a curious commentary on the kind of justice dispensed in Murphy ism'a court that a mas meeting of Troy oiUltQf, whose chairman was a miuitter, should feel it necessary to petition Governor Flower for n special court, to be presided over by a judge of undoubted integrity, with n view to apprehending aud puuisliiug the slay er of Robert Ross. When the taint of bossism reaches into the common courts it is time for citizens, lrrespsc tive of party, to pause and deliberate. Tue forty-cent dutv on bituminou coal is still low enough to make posi b!e cnt per cent profits for the Whit ney syndicate. St NAT OR HILL'S WORK. L'pou more than one occasion David 1). Hill bas exhibited a 1 mental grasp of putdic questions which entitles him to rank among the great possibilities of American politics. It has, however, been hi misfortune too often to sink the statesman In the politician ; an I to devote to the fabrication of cunning and wonderful mechanisms of political extortion talents that, properly exercis ed, would place him well toward tho front rank of great American public men. A new instance of this occasional elevation of character is supplied in the successful fight wnich Ssnator Hill bas waged against the economic mm trosity which, as it left the house, was neither protection fish nor free trade fowl, bnt a combination of both that had all the faults and none of the merits of either. His insistence npon a tariff bill which should create revenne was a straightforward vindication of the Democratic platform pledge. The pledge itself my have been an nuwise one Republicans be lieve that it was. They believe that revenne collection can be successfully united with the necessity of protecting American industry: they believe, in itber words, that In order to raise funds for the conduct of governmeut it is not necessary nor is it patriotic to give competing countries the free ben efits of our valuable home markets, nor to degrade home labor to foreign wage levels. Nevertheless, a a matter of political honesty, the Democratic party, having declared for a revenue only tariff shonl 1 adhere to Its declaration, and Senator Hill'e action in blockading the effort to dodge that responsibility i one of the few instances in his check erea career which evinces a proper conception of the validity of party platforms in the determination of pure iy partisan policies. The two particulars in which his coarse is erroneous ure first, in its failure to recognize the su pertor claim of the American working man and manufacturer upon American legislation, at contrasted with the claim of the foreigner, and secondly, in itt false conception that this obligation to tbe American people should be bounded by party lines. He errs in his con ttntion that tne prosperity or oar country is an exolusive concern of any one party, ending the very moment when that party shall have b"cn re tired from powor. This latter plan of tatesmansliip is yet above and beyond him. But for that matter, few states men of either party have reached it In its fulness. - - . Kvkiiy INTIKVIIW of Mr. Hoveroig i a fresh vindication of Mr. Powderly. In a m it which Dr. O'Malley, of Wllkts-Barre, has brought against tbe borough of Parsons for 10,000 damages suetainol by reason of a defective street we have a common exempli fication of the folly of that false muni ctpal economy which neglects to make small expenditures in roadway repairs, and thereby leys itself liable to large expenditures in litigation and judg ments. Penny wise is ever pound fool ish where human safety Is jpopirdod. - CoMMoixiUKhi.NdKiii.YHnarmony cam paign seems to have died very close to its birth. TWO CURRENT CRIMES. Upon written OOfflplelottO the Phila delphia branoh of tho Women's Na tional Health Protocttvi association formal resolutions will be sent to tho managers of tho Qnlor City's delight ful cross-to v. . horse cars protesting aualnst the vicious male practice of expectorating on the floor. Tho good members of this ostuemed feminine or ganization may be assured of the re sptctful sympathy of nine-tenths of the human race. Nothing is viler nnd more abomin able; nothing more abruptly lowers tho masculine lord of creation in the eyes of bis iissociato lords, nut to speak of the ever critical ladles, than to see the adult occupant of a public vehicle spnrting saliva nnd tobacco infusion where it offend tho eye and jeopardt tbe cleanliness of the other ocoupants. Three-fourths of this spurting is done by men who are unconscious how re In DB01DIHQ recently that pedestrians have the right of way at street oorners tbe coroner of Philadelphia called at tention to a legal point that is too fre- lueutly overlooked by drivers. It bat been Jhold repeatedly by conrtu that when a pedestrian is Injured through a Irivor' carelesnei, he can rtcovor damages. More frequent prosecutions might have a wholesome restraining Influence. l'nu Pim.AiiKi.ruiA Record cannot forgive the Ssuate for putting a duty on coal; aud, considering the kind of duty it is, we eauuot uiuuli blame the Record. m i. mi THE MAN OF THE HOUR. The mauifesto of tho Parnellites, dis avowing faith in the Uoteliery cam let will surprise nobody, although it is unfortuuate. The Parnellitet, under the leadership of John Redmoud, have chosen to ( ccupv a guerilla attitude, which would naturally preclude a close alliance with the administration of an Knglish peer who, from all accounts, appears to regard certain iMigusti re forms as deserving of at least equal consideration with the iiuestiou of home rule. Nevertheless, it is the general con census of students of the Irish problem that homo rule must conn through uvolattou rather than revolution; from sense of its justice, prevalent umoug the majority of Englishmen, rather than as a token of submission to su perior force. Tho inevitable tendency of the Liberal tarty is toward a rec ognition of Ireland's equal right with England to autonomy in locil alTiirs; it cannot deny to ouo island a reform which it concedes to be fair and proper iu another. Americans, somehow, have faith in Lord Rosebery and faith also in his as sociates. It seems to them that he is the logical premier, next to Gladstone; the man to whom nil circuinstanoes point us being ths requisite champion of tho coming revolt of the English middle classes against the useless and obsolete peers. If he can bring success to this great. battle in behalf of popular government, there will remain little doubt of the ultimate triump'a of self government at applied to dofraudod Ireland, Under a democracy, ignorance may rnle for a time, but the real force that vitalizes gooi government Is not the density of the masses, bnt the cour age and Integrity of those who dare to be independent. - The stiiinoinu of electrical cables along onr streots proceeds stoadily every day, but not a word is said by tbe telogmp i and telephone compini es about burying their wires. Must arsument in this matter bj reinforced by actual force'.' Not a BTLLaBLI of comment has tppeared in Colonol Slngerly's nble journal in relation to ths Troy riots. Indeed, its nrtistic pllenco may be said to equal any other journal's most vociferous din. hooks' And Authors. The snnusl subscription price of tho "Forum" Ins te en reduced fro n five to thren dollars. Tuts will bring within reach of a Itrge number of readers one of the beBt of our American iiiagezines. The reduction of Cosmopolitan from three dollars to one dollar and a half Iihh greatly increaHad the circulation of that periodical and made it in every re spect a popular magazine. Ill Thore is probably no novelist of the prosent day who holds the favor of the masses as Marie Gondii, author of "Wormwood," "Vnndnttn." and "Ro mance of tho Two Worlds " Her lat's! production, "Barabhaa," is probably her most praiseworthy work and has had a very friendly reception at the hands of lovers of fiction. The plot is laid in tho Holy Land during tho life of Christ, and many New Testament characters take prominent places In the romance, which u unusually fascin ating. Poetry" is ono of the goo 1 ones. It Is most vsl liable us an evening companion or a work of reference, and has long since become standard. It is now in its twenty seventh edition, a wonderful ' record for n hook of its nature Its author is ilonry T. Co.itos, senior mem o-rot the enterprising firm of 1'orter H Luates WHO publish tho work. l lio recent death of Mrs, Margaret Thackeray, wife of the great novelist, recalls the eventful life of that famous author. AllbotUh Thsckerav in many tenses was not the most popular novel- 1st of the century ; yet. In most points from a literary standpoint, he is con sidered tho tniHHt to human nature and most conscientious of contemporary writers of fiction. see His llrokeu Sword'' i a novel of strong dramatic interest and of high literary value, conscientiously written. it is truly an American story. Winnm Louise Taylor Is tho author, and she pONsi-sses a rare gmilus and manifold abilities as a story writer. The book i beautifully printed and artistioallv hound. It i published by Stone v Kimball, 4 William Watson tbe talented, elms leal English pout and quondam nspir nut for the honor of laureate, i again suffering from bit old malady. It is u n fortunate for Mr. Watson, hit fi lends and bis many admirers of his genius, a ho Is a poet of wonderful irlglnalltT. ureat force and peculiar charm. "A llundlo of Light" is a unique little story which has run through several liuglieh edit ions and met with high favor among American readers. Tho author is John Oliver Ilobbcs (Mrs. Craigie). who has long since, made her repntation as a fascinating story teller. Eugene Field, the popular Chicago humorist and poet, has just bud pub lished a new voluino of western stories. This book will bo eagerly sought after by a host of his ardent admirers us well as a large number of new readers Mr. Field is one of thoju very accept able but rare uuthors who improve with acquaintance The now volume entitled "Tho Holy Cross," is a beauti ful worK ofurt as a book. It comes from the press of Stone & Kimball. Mrt. Sarah Tyson Rorcr, author of the well known "Mrs. Rorer's Cook Hook." is n native of Pennsylvania, but tiss tpnt most of her life in New York, her home for many years being in Buf falo. For five years she hns been at work on a valuable book entitled ''Diet for the Sick." She is nlao editor of ' Household News," which is still in tbe first year of it existence, and to which she is conscientiously devoted. tee 'How to Know Wild Flowers" is a book full of interest to those iuterest- od in flowers, and especially to stu dents of botony nt this time of venr. Mrs. William Starr Dnnn, the nuthor. s fully master of thesuhject nnd knows now to mak It interesting to her read ers, lhe book has a verv larire sale and has met with favorable comment everywhere. GOLDSMITH'S BAZAAR WOMAN'S VANITY Tiny were talking aboqt the vanity of woman, Bad one of Hie tew ladle present under look a de fence. "Of course," suiii sin-, ,(i admit tbe women are vain and men arc not Why," she added with a gianoe around, "the neoktie of the handiomait mm in the roa n is even now up the back of his collar," and she smiled for every man present put his: hand np to the back. of his neck, That proves it. Wo being men arc no exception. What wo arc vain of, however, is this: Uuin able to offer inducements Like These at Our SPECIAL SALE of M USLIN UNDERWEAR Corset Cover3 at 9s, 20c, 29c, 35c, 49c, 69c, 63c. Chemise at 19c, 25c, 49c, 63c, 75c, 85c, 98c. Drawers at 19c, 26c, 29c, 49c, 59c. 63c, 75c. Skirts at 69c, 67c, 85c, $1.23, $1.49, $1.73. Gowns at 49c, 59c, 73c, 85c, 98c, $1.23, $1.49. All our KarmentH art) cut full, well and fashionably made and neatly trimmed. During this sale we will offer a lot of Ribbed Silk Underwear which formerly Eold at 81.7 .'f, now slightly counter soiled, at B8o,j and the perfect torments of Silk in a lower grade at 59c, We. will also introduce the bed. numbers in the following makei of Corsets Prima Djnna French,, If. and d. Warner's and Ferris Waists, .Silk and (lashinere Tea (owns, by one of the best uuker.s in the country, of which we have the cx oIp 've agency, and will be a specialty with us. Your Attention Is Asked to Our Present Window Display. bpecial Prices in Muslin Underwear will prevail only from Saturday, March 24th. Any numbers sold out during the sale cannot ba duplicated. SEE WHAT $2! Will buy in the way of a .... . " " tB " " AT CONRAD'S A favorable ulsn of th timet it ths Incriiann of tlio iiumbtr nt good maa ni'M nn'l nn nnimmlly lnri(8 Inoroate in thiir circulation. Hiirpsrn, (!n tiirv and Sorlbntr'l ar Mill enlnrKini; their olronlstloa at a turpriHinx rti, mill Cosmopolitan, MaOlnro'sand Mun try'H ure alto meetlnc With uiiinunlly gratifying m Ttio mm, ile um ml bttr oonWaportry litorature than tlioy did flvo or ovon throo years Maarten Miurtenu, thu cslobratdd Dutoh novslitt. who ufrotii "(iod'H I' od and "Joott Avollnli ," hl In crtiis'id hi iilrcii'lv Krnnt impnluritv bv Ills third ttory, "'lh (truatar Ulory," whono MibtUle Is A Story or Hih Life," In rsvicnvinij this rumiio) tho I'hilndMphia l'i in uloiluif hivi "lh" I mi ''Ii iiiHBtur Ins mirlrsyml It with a touch of true unnim. 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