hMiK' X.JVVrrt'?1 xr Vr&v ?iti- M wr-w, .'" ru .' THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1900. S The Chief Justice of Samoa Says Peruna Is the Very Best Catarrh Cure. CHIBP JUSTICE CHAMBERS I n 'BBn L -' TRl .. - Q a m aM 44 h Fwii fcKal 1 gfewipiiiipi'1 Court Boom Scene where Judge Chambers Maintained the supremacy of the United States in Samoa. """"' tV X RECENT LETTER TO THE PERUNA MEDICINE CO., CHIEF JUSTICE CHAMBERS 8AYS THE FOLLOWING OF PERUNA I " I have tried one bottle of Peruna, and I can truthfully say it is one of the best tonics I ever used, and I take pleas ure in recommending it to all sufferers who are in need of a good medicine. I can recommend it as one of the very best remedies for catarrh' W. L. Chambers. and Ht. Patrick's church choir, under tho direction of Professor T. W. Wnt klns. Tho tirlze wns awnnlrxl In . Patrick's church choir. Tho evening session closed with a selection entitled "Tho Light House by the Son," by tho double quartette. At tho close of the eisteddfod lunch wm served. At both sessions Professor William IJ. Evans, of Cnrbondnle, was adjudica tor of music, Rev. .1. S. Thomas, of Peckvllle, and Lewis Evnns adjudi cated otv literature. Lewis Evans was accompanist. "For oJWomnn'.s Honor," n comedy in four nets, will be produced at tho Father Mnthcw Opera house next Tuesday evening by the rather Mnthcw Dramatic society. Tho Junior Mission band oC tho Blakely Uaptlst church pave an Intel -estlng entertainment in Edwards' hall last evening In aid of tho church. There's nothing so bad for a Cough as Coughing. LEFT FOB. CANADA. Detective Molr and Chief of Police Robllng Left Yesteiday. City Detective John Molr and Chief of Police Frank Robllng left the city estorday morning for Montreal. Can ada, In quest of Antonio Morel and Auguste Robeit, the two men arrested there, charged with shooting Olllcers Keys and Snyder, of Dunmoto, last July. This will bo Detective Molr's second trip, as he was compelled to return home empty-handed two weeks ago, on account of a provision stipulating that In all cases of extiadltlrfn the prison ers must be given llfteen days of grace. On December 31. Chief Justice Will iam Lee Chambers, a luttho ot Geor gia, held court In Apia, Samoa, anil told the stalwart natives nnd the Ger man and English and American ttsl dents why they should all regari Malletoa Tanu as King, instead of lee ognlzlng the rlal claimant, Mntaafa, The trial had lasted eleven (lavs; S.imo.in genealogies, customs, titles and pi notices hid ben examined and discussed; nnd finally tho Chief Jus tice decided that Tanu, who was tho son of the Into King rtlalletoa, and who, by the gift of the people had been endowed with the name of Malle ton. Was the duly elected Kin-?. A tonic is a medicine that gives tone to ome part of tho system. There nie different kinds of tonics, but the tonlj most needed In this country, ihor i atarrh Is so prevalent. Is n tonic that operates on tho mucous membranes. Peruna Is a tonlo to the mucous membianes of tho whole body. It gives tone to tho eapillarv circulation which ((institutes these delicate membranes. Kveiy organ of the buinnn bodv Is lined with mucous membranes. This niembiano is mnde up. principally, of a delicate netwnik of minute blood ose!s and nerves. Tho slightest de rangement of these fragile vessels leads to what Is known ns catarih. Hon. J. E. Maclns, recent postmaster nt Porto Rico, In a letter from 141? K street, X. W., Washington, D. C, says: "As a native born Cuban, heiving as postmaster I it Forto Klco, I contracted yel low feer aril have been suf fering from the ill effects of that dreadfiil dls-ass since mv leturn horn". 1 was ad vltfcd by n friend to use Pet una and I can speak In the higher terms of our re matkable medi cine. I foil Ilk j a new man un I shall take pleai- it to thos" sim- llno tonli . and lion. J. E. Muilas ie cent PostmasU r at Poito Hifo. ute In tecoimnendln llaily nlllhtcd. It is a Is In every way a wordciful medicine, Peruna Is a lemedy for latnirh which has become ol nitlonal Impoitanco. ft has the recoid ot the gieatest catarrh lemedy of the alio." Peruna la a specific In Its operation upon the mucous membrane. It Is a tonic which strikes nt the loot of all ca tari hal a ft e c - tlons. Tt gives . tone to the mln I ute blood be? so I s ' and tho termin al neivc fibres. 1 Catanh cannot o.ist long where Peruna is used I Intelligently. Po luwi stiles out catairh In all hidden paits of the body. When Peruna, the gloat tonic, is used. the mucous membi.n oh of the wholn body nie stiongthened. making catarrh an Impossibility. Pel una has no rlvnls. no substitutes. Theio is but one scientific, systemic tatairh lemedy, and that Is Perunn. Address The Peruna Medicine Co., I'olumbU", O., for a book treating ot i atari h In Its different phages and stages. ims&zzi &:, Hon. John U. Xeff, Coitntv Auditor for UulTn'o, X. Y., recommend' 1'oii.nn. PENNSY'S GOSSIP OF WASHINGTON BEPUBLICAN FINANCIAL BILL MATERIALLY IMPROVED. A Woid Concerning the Puerto Bican Tailff Question An Expla nation of the President's Policy Toward Our New Citizens The Constitution in the Way Justice Will Be Guaranteed the Pueito Bicans. Spedul Correspondence ot The Tilbune. Washington, D. C March 1. Reflec tion and conference hae materially Improved the Republican financial bill. It will speedily become a law. That single enactment, should congress ad journ today, would secure the le-elec-tlon of a "Republican president and a Republican congress. Xobody doubts the courage and patriotism of the American people In the settlement of all public questions affecting the valor and manhood of the country. If It Is a question of war, we are not ufrald o the world. The nation doesn't live on the face ot the globe that can whip us. An insult to our flag means that one million of the best and bravest men on earth uro ready to resent It. Kvetybody knows the American policy In the final adjustment of our iclatlons and responsibilities In con nection with Puerto Rico nnd the Phil ippines, and, ultimately, Cuba that the American principle of fair play and ex act Justice will prevail. But every body does not agree about the financial policy of the government. A man Is either a coward, a tialtor or an Ameri can. They all, or nearly all, are Ameil c.ms when It Is a matter of defending the flag. Hut when It Is a question ot money, u question of debt paying, a question of what an honest dollar means, or n question ot commercial prowess.a ques tion of-natlonal development and pro gress, a question ot keeping pace with the other great powers of the wot Id, tho air Is full 'ot Democratic protest, woe and lamentation. The one ques tion of all questions, that ought to have ubsolute Immunity from all partisan, sectional or political agitation, is made, through the blindness, stupidity or des peration of Democratic politicians, a great national Issue. The people are honest. They know that a Republican dollar means an honest dollar. They know, now, it never before, that a Democratic-Populist dollar means dis credit and repudiation, low wages and high prices. That has been demon strated. The apprehension that Biyanlsm might dominate the country, to its everlasting dishonor and bankruptcy, elected Mr. McKinley. They were llg-ht in 1896. They will vote the same way in 1900. The financial bill of this congress materially minimizes the pos sibility of any radlcul upheaval for years and generations to come; but It will take just one more decisive Re publican victory to stop a harmful agitation of the question. The country wants to know that It Is settled, and honestly settled, and settled for nil lime. They are tired of the long-haired doctrinaires, and the short-haired calamity howlers. They live on panics; and there will bo no more panics under this bill. Inflations and stringencies ought now to be a thing of the stormy past. No more Wall Street bogles! There ought to be, under this bill, enough money In circulation, based on the gold standard, to satisfy even tho greedy ancf rapacious Populist, whoso wall. Ilko the horse leech. Is more, more! Twenty-soven millions will be added to the bank note circulation, under tho Authority to issue note circulation to the par value of government bonds. About eighty millions will be paid out by the government under the lefundlug feature of the bill. As heie Is circula tion, money unshackled and let loose, not Inflation, abundantly sufllclent to meet uny exigency that may happen in the administration of our fiscal affairs, what moie does any honest man, any laboring man, any farmer, any manu facturer, any man or people engaged In Industrial enterpilse want. A stable circulating medium of ample sufli clency to meet all demands. The agita tion of this question has been muie dls tructlve to the material Interests of the country than a war. It has destioyed enterprise, paiulyzed business, demor alized Investment, bnnkiupted honest people, and subjected the nation to dis credit and contempt. Hut it is all over now. The Republi can party has settled It. It has re deemed Its pledge to the people. And In so doing It has compelled the confi dence of the honest voteis; and that means a gieat Republican vlctoiy lu 1900. Pl'ERTO HICAN QUESTION. Whatever may bo tho shortcomings of the Republican party, It never lacks the cohesive power of final uctlon on party measures. Tho simple consider ation Involved In tho discussion at this time of the Puerto Rlcan question was one of expediency. Wat the adminis tration or congresi pieparcd to con sider the new conditions precipitated by tho acquisition of that country? Had the ptesident'H fue trade rolloy In connection with Puerto Rlcan pro- ducts prevailed, It would have been meaningless and utteil without sig nificance as Indlcitliu: a chance ot sentiment on the gcneial tariff policy of the Republican pnity. The presl dent wanted to be genet ous and lib eral with these people, who had suf- feicd so much and so long. He was disposed to elevate tho question above the common plane of cio's roads poli tics. There is a difference between Spanish Intolerance ami tyianny and Amexlcan statesmanship Heie was an oppoituuity for u piac tical demonstiatlon to the woild that the republic was big enough und hon est enough and fair enough to do what was right and Just In this matter. Rut the constitution was In tho way1 The pirty that fought desperately four yeais ago to destroy It now bewail the tendency of tho party that preserved It. to ignoie and dlstoit It. So that the grave question of allowing the Puerto Rlcans such government protec tion as would enable them to overcome a century of Impoverishment and pre pare them to meet existing and appre. hended exigencies, was considered from tho lowest piano of soup-house politics. All that saved the dlecusslon in tho house this week from the most offen sive reproach and discredit was the general nbllity, agreeably obvious, In an uncommon academic debate. Many of the speeches were much above tho average and showed a rurprlslng fa miliarity with constitutional history. But all this talk amounts to little or nothing in practical politics. The Re publican party will settle these ques tions, big or little, orlplnal nr com monplace, and settle them to the per fect tatlsfactlon ot tho whole countrj. Where the American (lug Is concerned tho people will trjst tho Republican party In the futuio us It has done In tho past whether It "floats over the whole republic. ,in the Occident as well as the Oilent. over tho Peail of the Antilles anil the thousand islands near far-off Cathay, upon land and sea, over sehoolhouse and chinch, the em blem of integrity and good faith, of llbcity and freedom, of tho Inestima ble advantages ot Christian civiliza tion, of human right guaranteed In the Constitution, not dependent upon the evanescent will of state or national legislators, too often frightened by their own shadow," it will raoraiiaiit Ameilcan manhood, Ameilcan justice, American alor, Ameilcan iutegilty tho gieatest and stiongest lepublic on eai th. Pennsy. OLYPHANT. The membeis of the old Susquehanna Street Baptist church held an eistedd fod Thuisday afternoon nnd eenlng In the commemoration of St. David's day. Both sessions were verv largely attended. The Hist session fiegan at 'I o'clock. Rev. George Hague acted as chaliman and Intioduted the con ductor, David H. Lewis, who dellveied a bilef addiess of welcome. This was followed by the opening song, "Those Wedding Bells," very acceptably ren deied by Miss Maggie Thomas. The first competitive piece, "Somebody's Darling," a recitation for children un der 16 years of age, had only one con testant, Ellen Jones, of Peckvllle, who was given the prize of $1. "Xo Hope In Jesus" was the title of a hymn for children under 13 yenrs of age. There weie two competitors and the prize of $1 was uwaided to Miss Annie Jones, of this place. Theie were four con testants for the prize for reading llt eratuie at sight. It was awarded to James Williams, of Providence. The next number was a soprano solo, "Why Linger My Love." Miss Maggie Thomas appeared as the only contest ant. She sang the piece excellently and was given the pile of $1, Follow ing this was a quartette, "Depths of Mercy." Five quartettes entered for the pilze of $2, which was won by Da vid C. Davis and party, fiom here. A solo, "The -Warrior Bold," was then tendered by W. W. Watklns, of Peck vllle. David C. Davis, of Providence, was also called upon for a solo and tendered a beautiful Welsh melody. He was compelled to respond to an en coie. "When the Hues of Daylight Fade" was the title of a selection for the competition for male chorus. Four parties enteted nnd the prize of $8 was can led away by Professor T. W. Watklns and party. The afternoon session was bi ought to a close by the lendltlon of "My Countiy 'TIs of Thee" by tho audience, led by Piofesbor T. W. Watklns. Between tho hours of 5 and 7 o'clock supper was served In the vestry ot the church by the ladles. On account of the disagreeable weather a largo number temalned and took supper in tho church. David H. Lewis was conductor of the evening session and performed his duties In an ofll. dent manner. He Introduced William H. Davis, who was to act as chairman of the session. Tho opening song was lendered by Professor John Parry, Following this was a selection on the piano by Misses Mamo and Edith Sarge, which was well received. The 111 st number for competition was a tenor solo, "The Missing Boat," pilze $2. There were nine competitors. John Brooks was awarded the prize. Three contestants took part In tho spelling bee, Misses Edith Evans, Maggie Ev ans and Richard Watklns. Miss Edith Evans won the prize. A bass solo en titled "Love's Old, Sweet, Song" was the next competitive piece. Eight con tested for the prize of $1, which was carried away by John Brooks. A duet was then rendered by Miss Maggie Evans and D. L. Davies. Thete were five competitors took part In the Im promptu speech. The prize was awaid ed to W. H. Priest. Tho next com petitive selection was u duet, "Spirit of Freedom." The prize, $2, was do nated by David E. Lewis and was won by David X. navies and William T. Evans. Four contestants entored the competition on reading music at sight. Miss Maggie. Thomas wds awarded the prize. The next number on the pro gramme was the chief competition, "Lead Kindly Light," for a chorus of not less than twenty-five Jn number; prize $15. Three choirs entered, the Baptist church choir, led by Professor W. T. Evans, Methodist chut eh choir, conducted hv Professor John Pairv. KNIOHTS OF MALTA. St. John's commnndery, Xo. 186, at Stroudsburg, Is eujulng a pcrlud ot prosperity una growth. At tho last con ocatlon, the Bluo dcgice was contorted upon nine companions. Grand Commander A. E. Wilson, of the Grand commnndery of the District of Columbia and Virginia, Is pupblng the work of organization lit several cltlss with considerable success. Columbus coinmandery Is now being otgunlzed at Green Ridge. Peb. 2J a pre liminary meeting was held and address es were dellercd by Sir Georgo E. llnl domnn, Sir Evan It. Jones, G. C; Sir. W. S. Bnrllett, D. O. C. and Grand Re corder George If. Pleice. John Knox commnndcty, Xo. 12, nnd Anthracite conininiidcry, Xo. 211, are miklrg extenslvo preparations for send ing large uniformed Pilgrim clubs to Rending, In May net, to participate In tho parade to occur during the Grand commandety convocation. The prizes nin likely to bo well contested for, and n line demonstration made. The three, commands In Reading will doubtlefs have a laige und finely equipped lecep tlon club ready to fteud the honors to tho visiting delegations. John Kucix coimnnndcry, Xo 12, An cient nnd Illustrious Order,. Knights ot Mnltn, LOnfetred the Red Cross nnd Se pulchre (Irenes in full form at their hall, Xcrlh Main avenue. Wllkes-llntte Tuesdav eenlng in tho presence of n large iit-ctnblagt. Knights of Malta membeis wio present fiom the com ni.indeilcs of Vllke-Briri nnd from Seranton, l'loomslnug and other ellle", ubo Grand al'ptalii cGncral E. S. I'otn wald, of Hloumsburg. Tho lmprcssl woik In confeiiing the degiees Tsas nblv executed bv the olllcers In charge of Sir Knight Prince Thomas Worth as fo erelgn commander. St. Stephen commnndery, Xo. 2M of the Ancient and Illustrious Older Knight h of Malt j, .stationed nt Uunmore, had the following officers Installed for the ensu ing teini, on Starch 1, 1'iOQ. bv Deputy Grnnd Commander Sl- Thomas L. Siu senbnugli, assisted by .eernl o.ist com manders; Sir knhtht commander, Kir J. M. Wert; generalissimo. Sir J. W. Pin nell; (nptubi general. Sir Edwatd Ang win; prelute. Sir C. P. Sinuenbaugh; re curder. Sir Mania Tuthlll; assistant re corder. Sir Charles R. Hojd; tieajiiior, Sir eter Selgle; .senior waidcn, Sir Wil liam E, Hull! Junior warden, Sir F. W. TV7E want everybody who has a cold to use Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Sixty years of experience with it tell us there is nothing" equal to it for coughs, colds in the chest, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping-cough, hoarse ness, croup, consumption, and all diseases of the throat and lungs. feftHfe (, '& tft.. . n m ... . l 1 1. .. " l 'ffllO S23S5m The oldest, safest, surest, and best cough remedy in the whole world . . . There are three sizes: The $1.00 size is the most economical in the long run; the 50c. size is just right for hard coughs, bron chitis, etc.; now, for the first time, you can buy a 25c. size; it is very convenient for traveling and holds plenty to cure an ordi nary cold. All druggists keep it. There's nothing so good for a Cough as Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Dodge; standard bearer, Sir J. If. Ang. win; sword bearer, Sir John Webber; waider. Sir II. 11. Cole; sentinel, frlr Geo. Cummins; first guatd. Sir William P. Thonins: second guard. Sir Charles S. Wethctlll; trustee. Sir Georgo Cuu.mlns; rrpnsentatho to gtaud commnndery, Kir rred W. Dodge. The Electric City Commandery, Xo. 177, of West Seranton, had the following of ficers Installed for the ensuing teim, Thursday evening, by Deputy Grand Commander Sir Gwllym Jones. unMul by several past commanders: Sir knight commander, Sir W. P. Davies; general issimo. Sir George W. Hodman; captain gcneial. Sir Henry W. Sexton; urehite. Sir Roy Guest; recorder, Sir D. 17. Wil liams; nsslstant recorder. Sir A. T. Mid dleman; treaBurcr, Sir W. A. Hnywuid; Henlor warden. 'Sir George W. Thorn; junior warden. Sir James William ion; stnnduid ticaret. Sir Adam Stixcliel; nword bearer. Sir Chniles J. Johns'on; warder, Sir Cass Morgan; tenllncl. Sir D. W. John; first guard. Sir Charles Wagslaff; second guard. Sir Dnd ft. Glbbs; trustees for eighteen month". Sir E. If. Kresge; representative to grand commandery, Sir David J. Jones. ! 0 u 1 J & D j D j The New York Auctioneers Having Bought the Entire iires of The Leader Also the Entire Stock of Merchandise of W. Welcker, Known as ir a 1 II II i 1 I JL. I rfi T1 1 III I III : FASHION! Will Place the Entire Stock on Sale at the Store Formerly The Fashion, Begin ning This Horning at 9 O'Clock This Stock Having Been Bought for Spot Cash, at a Considerable Low Price, We Will Open Our Doors This Horning So as to Give the Public the Benefit of our Purchase. t ; I The Sale Takes Place at The Fashion 308 Lackawanna Avenue, Seranton. ! ' r. ,.i L, gl , , ! fY V - f w. U' W J- t ii K
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