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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18

The designs of the bridge are, we be-
lieve, generally recognized among
bridge builders to be the very best, and
now it remains only to secure the best
and most approved manufacture in
order to secure bridges which would be
credit to Scranton.
In this connection it may not be amiss
tonote that in case this work is awarded
to the Edge Moor company that the
handrailing or fence will be manufac-
tured and set in place by the Scranton
Fence company, who, we may feel sure,
will not discredlt the city and their
own good name by fence such as we
have on some Of our bridges now. In
addition this insures the placing of
| quite large contract for this class OF
work among our own citizens.
Below we give few Of the structures
| which have been manufactured at
these works:
kentucky River Bridge-The first
cantilever bridge built on this conti-
nent; length between abutments, / ,13S
feet; in three spans of 375 feet each
! height of rail above river bed, 2SO feet.
East River Bridge-Main suspended
superstructure, about 1000 tons of fit
ted steel work. Longest span in Amer
| lea.
Sixth Avenue Elevated Railway in
New York City-Double track hall
through pin connected structure.
Pennsylvania Railroad Elevated
Structure and Schuylkill River Bridge
The approach to Broad Street station
Philadelphia.
Susquehanna River Bridge, Pennsyl
vania Railroad-Longest double tracl
railroad bridge in the world; 81 spans
1856 feet 6la inches; spans, 151 feet
| inches.
| Northern Pacific Railroad Bridge
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Over the Mississippi river; 2,245 feet D.
Il. spans; 1,054 feet ID. T. viaduct
Minnehaha Bridge, c., M. & st. p. r.
Rover the Mississippi River; spans
27O feet; l spar S24 feet; approaches $50
feet.
Sabula Bridge, c., NJ. & st. P. r. r.
Over the Mississippi river; draw span
$50 feet long.
Sibley Bridge, A., T. & s. Fe r. r.
Over the Missouri river; main spans
of 400 feet each; length of main bridge,
1000 feet; length of Iron viaduct, 1900
feet.
Rulu Bridge, c., B. & Q. r. Rover
the Missouri river; main spans of 375
feet each; approach spans of 125 feet
each.
Omaha City Bridge-Over the Mis-
souri, river; length of bridge, 1900 feet
length Of viaduct, 1900 feet.
Wheeling Railway Bridge-Over the
Ohio river at Wheeling, the channel
span of which is 52j feet long, double
| track; length of bridge, 2,110 feet. The
heaviest railroad bridge on continent
James River Bridge, r., T.. & =. r. r
AT Richmond, Va; IL spans, 167 feet
| each; approaches, 500 feet long; length
of bridge, 2,292 feet.
Norfolk and Western Railway Bridge
Over the Ohio river at Kenova, w
Va; channel span, 521 feet long; side
| spans, 304 feet each; viaduct ap
proaches, 2,1OO feet long. Erected ii
less time than any bridge across the
| Ohio river.
Main Exhibition Building-Coverinl
30.5 acres Columbian exposition; 2.
roof spans covering the central court
36S feet long each. Longest roof span!
in the world.
Main Exhibition Building-Centen
NAL exposition; length, 1850 feet
width, 464 feet.
Capacity of works, 10000 tons pc
| year-AdV
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The Edge Moor Bridge works, whose
bid Is the lowest for the Linden street
bridge, is one of the largest bridge
manufacturing companies in the coun-
try For pin-connected construction,
which is the style of construction to be
used on both Linden street and Roaring
Brook bridges, their facilities are un-
surpassed. Their works are located on
the Delaware river about twenty-four
miles south Of Philadelphia, at Edge
Moor, a suburb of Wilmington, Della
ware. H. G. Morse, their president, and
William Sellers, their vice-president,
are old and familiar names wherever
first-class bridges have been built
The methods used in these works in
the manufacture of their bridges are
of the best, and their plant includes
every appliance required to secure the
most approved product. From the
riveting, which is done by. the strong
est of hydraulic riveters, to the finish
ing of the work at the shop, every de-
tail is taken care of by the latest ap-
proved machinery, insuring a reliable
structure in part and as a whole. In
the manufacture of steel eyebars this
company is the pioneer in the methods
now universally specified as to their
treatment. In our two bridges the eye
bars are a most essential part and it
is matter of congratulation that at
least one of these bridges will be built
by this company.
While Edge Moor stands at the head
of the list as far as it's shop manufac-
ture is concerned, in its field depart
ment, that department of the company
which has charge of the putting the
steel in place Oh the piers. it stands yet
higher. They use only the safest and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
A NORTH SIDE NOVELETTE,.
From the Chicago Record.

From the Chicago Record.
CHAPTER I.
The street was silent, save for the
occasional cry Of a newsboy calling the
names of his morning papers. The
handsome residences stretched down
the avenue on either side, their stone
fronts bright beneath the morning sun.
Ever and anon nurse girl would pass,
wheeling baby carriage. Suddenly,
as the clock in q neighboring tower
tolled the hour of 9, the door of beau
tiful Gothic structure opened and q
gentleman stepped forth.
CHAPTER III.
For a moment he paused, drinking in
the cool autumn air. Then he stepped
into the street, turned sharply to the
right and at the next corner entered
the small shop of harnessmaker.
"Isthat leather suit ready?" he asked.
"Yes, sir" said the obsequious at
tendant, presenting to view a thick
leathern cuirass lined with steel. The
man took it and departed.
CHAPTER III.
The scene shifts. 1t is the large, we'll
lighted store of a dealer in weapons.
Gun barrels and Damascus blades gilt
ter on the walls. A man enters. 1t is
our friend of the avenue.
"Give me two revolvers, one express
rifle and forty rounds of ammunition" ."
Taking his deadly implements, the
man turns and departs.
CHAPTER ".
Again the avenue and again its gen
tlemanly occupant, Carrying his steel
and leathern cuirass he enters the
house and summoning his two trusty
watchdogs, both of enormous size and
great courage, he called for his servant
Have the detectives Gomez" he
asked.
YES, sir"
IBID them follow me-"
CHAPTER V.
Issuing again from the house in his
new apparel and followed by his faith
| full dumb servants and two brawny de
tectives he turned into side street ant
walked with resolute demeanor TOWARD
| the polls,
Now l am going to vote" he said
clinching his teeth.
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them follow me-"
CHApTER V
A Triumph.

From the Chicago Record.
Ladies and gentlemen" said the pro-
,fesslonal hypnotist, as he introduced
Waysde Rhodes to the assemblage, 81
will now give you n remarkable illustra-
tion of hypnotic power. l will lend the
subject here before you So"
That's no trick" said n voice.
"And, men," said the Professor in the
firm tones Of assured triumph, ~ will
make him return the S5 to me-"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
DIAn0NlSi

Having made our purchases before the
late raise of Is per cent. in tariff and hav-
ing been VERY PARTICULAR in select
ing only perfect stones of fine color and
cut, we are sure we can satisfy the best Of
judges as to price or quality. We have
them mounted in Brooches, Rings, Ear
rings, Studs, Scarf Pins and in nearly all
articles of jewelry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
WATCHESi

Which they have in great variety. All
groades in Gold, Silver and Gold Filled
Cases. Having had numerous concessions
from manufacturers, they have given
their customers the full benefits of them,
making the prices of the best watches
nearly as low as are asked by others for
very inferior quality.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18

Corbutt's final speech to Reddy, as
the latter departed, was:
why hully gee, Jefferson market
an 'avin' a Crsmus aint in it wild de
hospital racket, Reddy. Now do wat l
tell yer. See Get yer leg broke"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
SILVER

Is now very cheap. We have It in a
thousand shapes, from a cake basket to O
toothpick. A WONDERFUL variety.
People are ASToNISHED when prices
are mentioned.
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Happy on the Way.

Happy on the Way.
Partridges a-callin',
Hlckry nut a-fallin'
Country jest a-smllin all round;
Cattle bells a-tlnklin',
Silver frost a-sprlnklin,
Splcy-llkc an sweetenin' all the ground
BY day, the sunshine streamin'
BY night, the sweetest dreamin'-
Country jest as happy as can bel
Not bit o. trouble
Slngle-fle an double.
The juicy Joy Jest rains on you an me!
Atlanta Constitution.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
RICH CIIT GLASS

A brilliant and dazzling display. Low
prices for labor and perfected machinery
have done wonders with the prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
MERCEREAU { CONNELL

Have now completed their arrangements
for the holidays, showing the largest and
most complete stock they have ever dis
played, consisting of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-16
MILITARY INFORMATION.
Great Value Of the New Bureau E.
tablished Lately

The bureau Of military information estab-
lished by Secretary Elkins with the assist.
ance OF Adtt. Gen. Williams has proved .
great success and Its sphere Of usefulness
Is to be extended. Among the changes
proposed in its administration is the publi-
cation Of quarterly reports OF Information
on military matters In foreign countries
by Representatives OF the War Department.
In order that IL may be OF benent 70 the
National Guard as well as to the army.
Some OF the Information is Of a CONFIDENT al
nature. and care will be taken that nothing
shall be publicly distributed that would
close the present sources of supply or break
confidence with foreign officials. Much Of
the Information, however. can be published
without injury to any one.
The character Of the informat ton gather
ed will also be altered. There will be fewer
facts regarding coast defenses, and more
In regard to the daily life of European
armies, such as the methods Of subsistence
of messing large bodies of soldiers. of trans
portation, Of camping and of carrying
equipments.
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MADE MERELY As A "BLUFF."
A Highly Exciting Transaction ON tn
Chicago stock Exchange.

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-John r. Hoxie
worth $7,0OO.OOO, offered to sell Broker Chas
Henrotin the entire capital stock of the
Alley Raised road at 81 on the stock ex-
change yesterday afternoon and Henrotin
called the bluff.
The entire capitalization Is $500, 600, and
If Henrotin can enforce the contract he will
have to draw his check for s.. 325. 900.
The incident occurred between calls. and
caused the greatest excitement in stock
brokerage circles. Henrotin was bidding
81 for Alley elevated stock. and seemingly
was anxious to get some at that figure.
Il win sell you all you want at 81" said
Hoxie, sneeringly. How much do you
want?'
Il want a good DEAL" replied Henrotin,
possibly more than you can deliver"
II guess not" reJoined Hoxie. II will
sell you the whole capital stock at 81"
Quick as lightning came the response: II
will take it,
Hoxie insisted on treating the affair as a
joke, but Henrotin demanded that the trade
be duly recorded.
A hot wrangle ensued. Henot in taking
down the names Of witnesses and an
nouncing his intention of compelling the
enforcement Of the contract of a settle
ment. He became greatly excited, and
said he would carry it to the highest court
no more evade contract for 5000 shares
than for one share.
On the reassembling Of the exchange at
2 o'clock Chairman Wilkins, to whom the
matter mad been explained, said that he
had decided. on account of the magnitude
of the trade he would refer the case to the
governing committee.
During the discussion Henrotin offered tn
SELL sen MS claim for ! per cent of the capital
STOCK. which would amount to $4,000.
HoXte Indignantly refused the proffer and
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LIQUOR DECISION.
1t Bears on the Places Situated Near
school Bufldfnun

school Buiidfnxs.
A case Of interest to liquor dealers has
Just been passed upon by the attorney for
the District.
Mark O'Halloran for twenty-seven years
has kept liquor establishment at TOO 22d
street northwest. Up to within 1--WE years
ago he conducted a retail business. At that
time the Grant public school was built, and
the Commissioners acting under the regu-
lations in force at that time refused to
further license the place. Since that time
OHalloran has been conducting a whole
sale business. Recently he made applica-
ton under the new law for a retail LIQUOR
license, claiming 1t as his right under the
sixteenth section of the new law. which
reads:
That license for any of the purpose.
specified shall not be granted to any person
to conduct such business within 400 feet of
of business as may have been located pre-
vious to the erection or occupation of such
school house."
OHalloran's claim was that his place was
established prior to the school house
Trustee Jesse H. Wilson. to whom the an
plication was referred. made this endorse
ment upon the papers:
IT seems clear to me that n fair interpre-
tatlon or the act of March 3, 1893, regulat-
ing the sale of intoxicating liquors, section
sixteen precludes the granting Of this
license. The plain spirit and intention of
the law is to protect schools and houses of
religious worship from encroachment in
this regard. and certainly not to provide a
method for re-establishing in business those
who have been forced out by previous leEis-
latton or regulation.
III the words except In such places OF
business as may have been located prior TO
the erection or occupation ;" do not
contemplate existing places of business the
effect will be to bring within the exception
any place which was located before the
erection or occupation, no matter hoy long
II has been since 1T ceased to be used That
the rule adopted by the Commissioners Ave
years ago was such as to revoke this appli-
cants license. while a hardship at that
time, 1t certainly cannot be used as a con-
vincing reason for them to do now what
the law, 1t seems to me, fairly construed.
absolutely prohibits.
II the regulation of five years ago was
wise, then the legislation Of today is wise
and works no new hardship on this appIt-
can't Considering as do that this is wise
legislation, l am Of the opinion that to
grant this license would be prejudicial to
the school interests"
Attorney Thomas holds in his opinion
that the applicant is entitled to a license
II the excise board sees fit to grant it to
him. The 4OO-feet rule goes to the place
and makes no distinction between retail
or a wholesale place.
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thirteen members. There cannot be a time
IN New Jersey when there Is not q senate
In existence subject IL not in session to be
called together by the governor. The con-
Htitutional direction to the legislature wa
70 meet on the 9th Of January. Pursuant
10 that direction the nine democratic sena.
tors met in the senate chamber at o'clock.
uhe four republican members absented
themselves until about ten minutes past
three.
Our position IS that the nine democratl
and four republicans were the state senate
that II was their duty to come together al
the same chamber and organize at the time
nxed by the constitution. and that admis-
sion to this senate can be legally and reg
uiariy had In but one way; that is by the
action Of the senate as a political body"
This position Is argued at length. Tho
document then proceeds:
After the election of president pro tenn
Q recess was taken until the arrival of the
four republicans who entered the senate
and demanded that seven other gentlemen
be admitted to membership.
The credentials of the applicants were
not submitted to the senate, nor was any
motion made for their admission
"A resolution was adopted that all ere
dentials be referred TO a special committee
This Is all that was DONE
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the receipts Of the club:
From members of club............. H,774.4
from SUBSCRIPTIONS. Observation-Disclosures. 534. 10
evening stars contribution. ........ 5OO.OO
Balar ce from last year............... 35.6
Aotai $,Sf4.ZS
The members in the public schools paid in
LIST division, through n. D. Grain. :. .2SS. "a
"a division, A. through N. p. Cage .179. 20
"a division. b. through c. S. Clark. go. 70
80 division, through A. T. Stuart " 27O 10
s.n uiVisioh, through l. Fairbrother. 1888
5th division. through B. T. Janney. 1872 30
oth oiVision, A, j. l.. keene........... 1890
9th division, b, ]. T. Freeman. - 95 90
otn 9iVision, a. w. s. Montgomery. 340
oth ui'lsioh, Is, j. H. n. Waring. &C. 62
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-. New York Cotton.
Natursiised American Cftts~ns and
Their Treatment by Turkey.

Numerous protests have been received At
the State Department concerning the ar
rest In Turkey and its Possessions Of Amer
lean citizens Of Armenian birth. while on
visits to their native country. Most OF these
complaints are from individuals. and af-
feet individual cases. but several of them
are from organized bodies. In all the cases
brought to its attention the State De-
partment has Instructed the United States
minister to Turkey to secure the release Of
all such persons found to be naturalized
American citizens Imprisoned for leaving
their country.
F. Release is usually followed by Punishment
ana this government has been asked to
prevent such stringent action in the future.
In his annual message President Cleveland.
referring to fhe Armenian troubles, held
that II was a right OF any government to
exclude whom IL pleased from its boun-
DIARIES, and a number Of American citizens
OF Armenian birth, residing in Boston
nave sent him a letter taking exception
TO this view, but without causing any
change In the policy presented. The State
department. is endeavoring to adjust these
oimcuities with foreign governments. par
dicuiary Turkey. through diplomatic
means, and has refused a request TO send
a warship TO Turkish port TO assist IN
the settlement OF a case involving an al
iegeo outrage on American citizens.
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DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.


Leaves for Navy Yard Workmen.
Mr.. Talbot Of Maryland has introduced a
bill in the House providing that all pei
diem employees Of the naval ordnance gun
factory in this city shall be granted thirty
days leave Of absence each year without
forfeiture Of pay during such leave. 1t
shall be lawful to allow pro rata leave to
those serving fractional parts Of a year.
ana in all cases the heads Of divisions shall
have discretion as to the time when the
leave can best be allowed without detri-
ment to the service, and that absence on
account of sickness shall be deducted from
the leave granted.
For Mrs. COckerilrs Benent.
Representative Heard has introduced a
resolution in the House to pay to the
widow Of Harry Cockerill. late clerk of
the House District committee, a sum equal
to six months salary and $3.50 for the ex-
penses Of last illness and funeral. This is
the usual resolution adopted In such cases,
and will probably pass without question.
The case Of Mr.. Cockeriil was an unusually
sad one. his death occurring very suddenly.
He made many friends in the House during
the term Of his service.
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LATE NEWS BY WIRE,
Victims Of Yesterdays Disaster Near
Hackersaok, N. ].
INQUIRY INTO ITS CAUSE
Trainmen to Be Intercepted To-
day.
THE CoRoNER's INQUEST.

HOBOKEN. N. j., Jan. 16-At st. Mary
Hospital here there are ten victims of yes
terdays wreck on the Lackawanna road
at Hackensack.
They are as follows: David Hoffman, en-
gineer Of the South Orange express; Chris
topher Arnold Of Newark. Theodore F..
White. jr.. Of Summit. Henry F. Cornish
Of Basking Ridge. Edward NJ. Clarke of
Baking Ridge, Fred Ferguson of Summit.
w. ]. Rushing, jr., Of Newark. Charles E.
Mincher of New York. Ernest H. Schaef Of
Basking Ridge, Carl H. Schultz. jr., of New
York.
George Spencer of Murray Hill. N. j., and
NJ. w. CASTOR Hawkes. Of Summitville, N.
j., have both recovered sufficiently to be
able to go home.
Christopher Arnold Of Newark has under
gone an amputation Of his left leg.
Carl H. Schultz. tr., did not have his leg
amputated, as was previously reported, but
an operation was performed on the limb last
night. The house surgeon thinks Schultz
will recover.
Fred. Ferguson. another of the more
seriously injured, passed a very comfortable
night Edward NJ. Clarke, who was injured
internally by being crushed between two
seats, Is in critical condition. and Hon.
man. the doctors say. did not receive a
feared. but is suffering from a very severe
scalp wound. He Is feeling much better this
morning.
The body Of Edward Morrell Of Summit.
one of those who were killed outright and
brought to Cranes morgue, was taken to
Summit this morning by friends. At Volkes
morgue there are four bodies. The remains
are those OF w. r. Purfnton Of Short Hills,
N. j.: John Fish OF West Summit, NJ j.:
Edward Kinsey of Barnardsviiie. Nj, and
William H. Turner Of Basking Ridge, M.
DIR. Doty. who was reported to be among
the dead. Is alive and well at his home at
Basking Ridge. 1t Is supposed that through
q mistake the body of William H. Turner
was identified that of DR.. Doty. Mr..
Turner was an expert accountant. employed
by Chandler. Dill & Seymour of No. 75
Cedar street, New York city. He leaves a
widow and four children. one a babe four
months old. His widow has been seriously
affected by his death.
The coroner's jury that has been en-
paneled to investigate the disaster viewed
the bodies Of the dead this morning. The
date of the inquest has not been definitely
settled. Superintendent Reasoner of the
Delaware. Lackawanna and Western rail-
road will conduct the inquiry with train
men at his office this forenoon. Informa-
ton received here from Christs Hospital
Jersey City. Is that all the victims of the
disaster there are resting comfortably.