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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-19

OFFICE HOURS from 7SO a. m. to p
"a. hour intermission for dinner and
suppsr)
Evening star., 1896-11-27
Richard CrOker's PROGRAM,

Richard Croker has returned home and
his presence in town is the event of the
day in Tammany circles. Both the sound
give him cordial welcome, and the hope is
expressed all around that he has come to
lend a hand toward putting the organiza-
ton on its feet again. Mr.. Croker when
approached on this point is coy. He doesn't
know as vet what he shall do His plans
are uniformed. He must look about and
get his bearings. He loves Tammany Hall
always has loved it, always shall love it.
Tammany may always command him in
reason. And so on.
This sort of talk from Mr. Croker means
business. The politicians accept it as indi-
eating his purpose to try and effect a re-
cancellation between the braves who SUD-
ported Mr.. Bryan and those who refused
to support him. MIR. Croker is himself for
sound money; but what he would have done
had he been in the country during the cam
paign is question. He might have taken
no part at all. like Senator Hill. Or he
might have put on a mask, as Senator Cor
man did, and played free silver part But
that seems to be little to the point now. so
far as Tammany Is concerned. Tammany
Is for Croker, right or wrong, sound money
or free silver. flush times or hard All it
asks of him is to stand up in the hall and
formally announce that Richard Is him.
self again.
Mr.. Croker has his eyes on next years
municipal race. He wants man of his
Evening star., 1896-11-27
The Local Water SuDDly.

Secretary Lamont's recommendation that
Congress should make early provision for
an adequate water supply for the District
Is based upon the best of evidence that
such action Is urgently necessary. This Is
MS first opportunity to embody the sugges-
t1on OF tunnel completion in an annual re-
port, with excellent engineering authority
as a foundation, inasmuch as the commits
sion that inquired into the feasibility of
completing the tunnel, at the command of
Congress, did not conclude its labors until
after the report of 1895 was submitted.
This fact initiated against the success of
the project, for the House appropriations
committee objected to legislating on a SUBJ
1ect that had not gone through the regular
channels In its preliminary stages. This
really baseless objection cannot we'll be
raised this winter, now that Secretary La
mont has formally urged the increase of
the water supply on the lines Of the COM
missions recommendations. AS the Secre-
tary says. although the capital has hereto
fore been exempt from disaster or serious
distress because of the lack of water, those
familiar with the subject have long recog-
nized the danger of further depending upon
the narrowly limited supply, in view of the
steady growth Of the city and the conse-
quent increase in the demand for good
water. There will be no excuse for a fail
ure on the part of the appropriations COM
mittee Of either house this year to take up
the subject as one that admits of no further
delay, and to provide abundant means for
the completion Of the tunnel and reservoir
according to the plans of the commission
A large fund for this purpose Is now set
apart In the Treasury. awaiting release.
Evening star., 1896-11-27
Turning in Fire Alarms,

1t is reported that there was some diff
Guilty and delay in the turning In of an
alarm at the planning mill fire Tuesday
night, owing primarily to the failure of
the policeman's key to fit the nearest alarm
box The natural suggestion arising from
this state of affairs is that the prevailing
system of boxes opened by means Of keys
should be abandoned in favor of the key
less boxes, few of which are now in use
in this city and give perfect satfsfactfo
now that the novelty has worn off and
small boys no longer take advantage of
their opportunity to turn in false alarms
1t appears that there are no keyless toxes
east of 9TH street west, and that there
are only about ten of them in the city all
together, these being in the business por-
tion of the city. 1t is a question whether
it would Lot be better to put these keyless
boxes in residence sections where the peo-
pie are less likely to he supplied with
keys or to be informed as to the means of
turning in a prompt alarm in case of fire.
Comparatively few of the people appear to
know how to act in such an emergency 1t
is safe to assert that less than half of the
residents of large city can save the pre-
cious moments SO essential to :he fire de-
partment for the successful handling of
out unnecessary delay. AS a rule they
shout for assistance and in their generally
demoraIized state of mind trust 20 luck
for somebody with GOODNESS, and a knowl-
edge of the location of boxes and keys to
turn in the alarm for them. Usually 1t is
a policeman who sends the signal to the
fire department. The police should see that
every householder is well informed as to
the location of the nearest box and kew
until the time when a larger appropriation
will permit the substitution of the key
less boxes for those now generally in use.
The danger of waste of time and effort by
the fire department a result of false
alarms rung in by youngsters who love the
excitement of galloping horses has been
proved to be small and the department
could profitably run the risk of few use
less trips if the people were thereby as
sured of the greater degree of efficiency
probably resulting from such an increase
in the facilities for giving prompt notice
of fires.
Evening star., 1896-11-27
Awaiting Weyler's Next Move.

General Weyler's latest maneuver which
consisted of his appearing to expose his
precious person for a few days and then
scurrymg back to cover, may have sequel.
The game may not yet be played out as de-
vised- He may have another card in his
hand-or up his sleeve He is by no means
a great soldier, but he has had military
training and experience, and it is almost
inconceivable that any soldier Of his years
and reputation would ride away from his
headquarters with great flourish of
trumpets one week. and come slipping back
the next week with all but self-confessed
failure. Besides, his superiors at Madrid
still sustain him, and that they would not
do if he had in this matter registered
complete fiuke. They are evidently waiting
for second act of the drama
What that second act may prove to be Is
of course a question. An ordinary sugges-
ton is that Gen. Weyler is trying to draw
Gen. Maceo on. This was very promptly
advanced But if that is the play it shows
no sign of success. Gen. Maceo is not reck-
lessly plunging after his enemy. In fact
he shows no change of plan whatever, but
keeps his distance and his own counsels as
before. 1t is not to be told from his move
ments that he knows cares where Gen.
WeyIer in person may be. The proba bility
is that he does know all about him; has
heard with satisfaction of that shower to
which he was exposed. and of that hot din
ner the Spaniard missed. But the Cuban
leader goes his way, playing hopscotch
across the lines of the trochas, and putting
his force into any square that suits him.
Need Gen. Maceo. for the present, pursue
any other course? Is he likely to do so?
Why should he be drawn on to an engage
ment with the enemy on the enemy's own
terms? He knows the enemy's superior
numbers and equipment The Spaniards
are calling MIN. in Spanish dersion, the
fox. But that Is a compliment. The En-
glish applied that name to Gen. Washing
ton. who was not always accommodating
about a fight they, with all the advan-
insisted on picking the time and field. and
whenever he was ready there proved to be
a good deal of fight in him. So, probably
with Gen. Maceo. He will continue to pick
his field, and when he strikes the enemy
will know it.
Meanwhile Spanish Indebtedness will pile
up. and Spanish hospitals in Cuba fill up
with the unfortunate victims of disease.
Spain is most concerned about that She
declares her purpose to contribute the last
dollar and the last man to the conquering
of the insurgents. But when the last dollar
is reached, the last man for military pur-
poses will not be far behind.
Evening star., 1896-11-27

own choice elected mayor Of greater New
York, so that, through him. he may once
more control the town. The prize, for q
time, will be greater in value than the
governorship of the state.
At the present time the outlook for Tam
many is gloomy. 1t behaved so badly in
the national race under Sheehan's leader
ship. its stock is away below par 1t is now
house divided against ITSELF Mr. Croker's
task will be to gather everybody into the
fold again. hold love feast, and unite for
next years race. He may be equal to the
work. And then he may not
Mr.. Croker will want the town to forget
Tammany's flop to silver. He will argue
that silver has nothing to do with munich
pal affairs. He will promise good and
economical government, and on that make
the fight. But maybe the town will refuse
to forget Tammany's flop to free silver, es-
pecially as the Bryanites are promising, and
now are organizing, another national cam
palsn on that issue. The New Workers
tnouSht themselves fortunate in the recent
campaign that Tammany was out of
power. Had 1t possessed all of the patron
age, as at other times, and held the town
uhoer It's thumb, the sound money men
might have experienced some trouble But
Iammany out of power is easily divided
and handled.
In the light of what the free silver men
are promising for 1909, why not keep Tam
many out of power? Why place in its
hands the tremendous leverage of the
greater New York with which to operate
1or free silver two and four years hence?
Who knows how strong the plea of ..regu-
iarity might be even with Mr.. Croker,
despite his sound money affiliations? He
might do what Mr.. Sheehan but recently
cid-pledge the organization to the support
OF policy inimical in every way to the
interests of New York and Of the country
Besides all this, as some of the New
Workers point out, there is to be considered
Tammany's record as municipal force
Ihat record is bad-stained with many dis
graceful transactions. Tammany's concep-
tion of the greater New York would be a
greater field for plunder and fine work."
and multiplication Of snug places for the
rank and file of the organization.
Evening star., 1896-11-27
A Melancholy DUTY
A Practical Girl.

1T was a difficult matter to make up my
mind which to accept" said the girl with a
practical mind:
Il understand that both are very bright"
'Hes. They're inventors"
There is something noble in that pro-
fession. l cannot think without the pro-
forndest admiration Of these men who har-
ness the giant forces of nature to do the
bidding Of the human will.''
Yes. That sentiment applies to Will
lam. He's at work on q flying machine
and a new kind Of electric engine. But
one can't buy moquette carpets and dining
room chairs with fine theories, you know. !"
Aren't you going to marry Williamr'
mo. 1 accepted John. He's going to
be rich man. He has an invention under
way for fastening on suspender buttons so
they can't come OF"
Evening star., 1896-11-27
DTable Linen and Bedwear

81 yard Damask Table Linen. 72-inch soc
US dozen Napkins to match. 81 50
59c yard Alllnen Damask, g. -incn. 49c
$1I9 dozen Napkins to match. 81 40
1880 Set-Cloth and -iozen Doylies. .........$49S 9S
S5sO pair California Wool Blankets. %
$3.50 pair ''Special' Blankets. 5 pounds So 75
$50 pair Scotch Wool Blankets ..S II
$3.50 Comfortables. Satinette covering . 81 Is
$3.50 More Satine-covered Comfortables s.. 80
$l50 Genuine Marseilles Bedspreads. .s 81
Evening star., 1896-11-27
DThe Practical Mackintoshes

10 per cent of Mems and Boys Mackintoshes
the following for ladies:
$1S Mohar Garments, waterproof, the latest S14 9s
$119S MOhair Waterproofs, with full cape. 50 IS
$S.9S English Cravenette Waterproof Garments SO 9s
S English Ma"kinoshes with double CAPE . SO 9s
sos Coth-finish Mackntoshes, cape. ....$27 10
$1.9S Ladies' and Chiliren's Mackiltos.es 81 20
Evening star., 1896-11-27
DThousands of Books.
1.-THE Dress Goods.

75c yard Fancy TafYeta Silks. .59c
81 yard Fancy Taffeta Silks. lks.................75c .75c
$3.50 yard Velvets, for trimming. $125
Wool Dress Goods.
$1.3S yard Tailor Suitings, colon. 10
$1.25 yard Two-tone Examines. 81 IL
81 yard English Broadcloths. s...............s .s9c
75c yard Fancy suitings. many styles. ...... Soc
25c yard French Hair Cloth, 1G-inch. h......... .23c
2oc yard satine Innings. faney.
1Gc yard Linen Canvas. best. .121zc.
12hc yard Rustic Pcrcaline. ne...............9c
Evening star., 1896-11-27
Envy's EXPLANATION

EHVy7s EXpI0natfOn.
They say she is regarded as a great
beauty" remarked one girl
fail to see why" said the other.
1t was said that when she went to the
theater, people neglected the play to stare
at her."
"of course. They couldn't help them
selves. Did you ever notice the size of the
bat she wears?'
Evening star., 1896-11-27

The German Emperor has learned to play
billiards. The question now is whether any
OF the gentlemen of his acquaintance, ex-
cepting Bismarck, will have the temerity
to beat him?
Evening star., 1896-11-27

The republican organizations propose to
be active in disseminating literature to
ccunteract the effects of Mr. Bryan's con-
tinued agitation of the silver question
This is the course of prudence; but a thor
ough revival Of business will give the peo-
pie so much else to attend to that they
will lose their interest in 16 to 1 arguments.
Evening star., 1896-11-27
Then and Later.

It's him ez passes up his plate
An seems ter eat the most
Thet sits around in solemn state
With every right ter boast
He doesn't seem ter hev a care
Ter spile the JOY O. livin',
With all he wants an some ter spare,
On Thanksgivin'.
But him ez tuck the time ter chat
An never thought Of AKIN
Fur second helps o. this an that
Fur fear Of overtaxin',
Is liable ter be the one
Injyin' all the laughter
An feelin' ready fur more fun,
The day after.
Evening star., 1896-11-27

Inc faithful sixty, strengthened by the
Thanksgiving holiday, resumed today their
heroic task of completing the city post
Office building, alone and unaided.
Evening star., 1896-11-27
DStamped Art Linens.

35c Linen Monte Scarfs, - inches. o,c
3oc. Round Center Pieces, 24 inches. 25c
1oc Serviettes, scalloped. 12-inch. 1Oc
2oc Table Covers, 36x36 inches. 19c
4Sc Squares hemstitched, 24x24. 35c
12c Cases for handkerchief. gloves, etc. Sc.
Evening star., 1896-11-27
DDinner Table Needs.

9sc dozen White Dinner Plates for 7oc
.oc dozen White Breakfast Plates for .s0c.
5Sc dozen White Tea Plates for 4sc
&c dozen White Sauce Dishes for o4c
l4c each White Vegetable Dishes for - &c
'oc each White Turkey Platters for. Soc
Ssc Self Roaster, with cover, for. 6.c
DC to loc Roasting Pans, all sizes &c
$o.'o Dinner and Tea Set. 100 pieces. ..... SO 9s
Sll."o Royal Blue Set, 112 pieces 81. a
Sl-9S Water Pitcher, real cut glass 81 .,
Sl3o Fern Dish, exquisitely decorated CSC.
30 rogers Carving Set, stag handle. 81 80
otc rogers Silver Tea Spoons, y dozen. .4Tc
$3oS Brass Tables, with ONYX top. .. So ss
$2oO Rochester Banquet Lamp. with globe 81 ~
$zNo Dresden Lamp, with decorated globe 81 80
10 per cent discount all Bric-a brac
Evening star., 1896-11-27

In arranging sale of Cuba, Spain would
probably decline to consider a suggestion
that she put the property in good repair for
the purchaser.
Evening star., 1896-11-27
OMen's and Ladies' Umbrellas

$l9S Umbrellas with sterling silver trimmings 81 40
$1.49 Umbrellas, 28 and 2S-inch frames $50
$3.50 Umbrellas, English silk. black and colors So 9s
3 Umbrellas. Bewiidaring variety. So 9s
$3.50 to SIS Umbrellas ct 20 per cent Discount
one-tenth less than the price mark tells you
Evening star., 1896-11-27
OIewelry for Presents.

$3.50 Gun Buttons, 10-karat gold. 81. "a
1913 Sterling Silver Hair Brushes. s. 9s
$l.19 Baby's Brush and Comb. Real silver . . 75c
$1.25 Sterling Silver Hat brushes, etc. .SSc
81 articles, mems and ladies' soc
CSC Sterling Silver Scissors rs..............72c
SOC Sterling Silver Dressing Combs. ... ssc.
Evening star., 1896-11-27
SHOOTING STARS.
Sympathy.

How troublesome Europe finds Turkey ''
SAID the man whose opinions are pat;
"Ah. me-" quoth the boy,
With face void of joy:
Poor Europe! I'm with her in that"
Evening star., 1896-11-27
Well Under Way

DO you think your son will get through
college?''
Yes. I have every reason to believe he
WILL He passed his first foot ball game
splendidly.'
Evening star., 1896-11-27

Ihere will not be much sympathy wasted
over the fact that the weather made the
coal combines cause for thanksgiving
rather less than usual.
Evening star., 1896-11-27

There seems to be a great deal Of un-
necessary worriment over Mr.. Hanna's po-
litical future.
Evening star., 1896-11-27
trimmings and Laces.

10 per cent discount, including Drapery Nets.
Chfons, Fur and Feather Trimmings, Ostrich
Boas.
Evening star., 1896-11-27
OHints of the TOYS.

oc Doll Carriages. reed body. upholstered. l9c
$l25 Express Wagons Of solid oak. .s7c.
$lSs Velocipedes with spring seat. 80
1888 Tricycles. Best. Plush-ned seat. 81 9s
lie Wheelbarrows. Strongly made. &C.
Csc Rockers. High back Plush seat 47c
$l7o Rattan Rockers. Large. With arms. :. 81 80
25c Blackboard. large size, on easel. .19c
3oc Turks. good lock. Inside tray. PIC
eOc Magic Lanterns Brass trimmings. ....... .39c.
$3.50 Magic Lanterns. very complete. 5.4s
.4S Covered Horse and Wagon. .9sc.
81 Desks with double blackboard. rd............. SOC
Evening star., 1896-11-27

The very next time you're in the
neighborhood of 5I4 10th st. stop in
and leave your name and address 50
we can call for your laundry. The
Yale, 5I4 10th st. Phone 1902. It
Evening star., 1896-11-27
100000 Xmas Handkerchief

SIS boxes containing six Warranted Pure
Linen Handkerchief, with hand embroidered
81 70
l2hc Embroidered Observation-Disclosures lie
&c Linen Handkerchefs, all styles. PC.
Soc Very Sheer Handkerchief. fs......4,c.
81 to SIS Lace Handkerchiefs at 10 Der cent dis
count.
1oc SIX Initial Handkerchfefs- .... Soc
DOC Six Inltlal danukerchiefs-
Evening star., 1896-11-27
VWraps, Suits, Furs.

Ten per cent discount-one-tenth of price marked
the garments you select.
TIC Eiderdown Dressing sacques. .............s .s9c
81 Knit Skirts, all WOOL ool..................s9 .s9c
$19S Moreen Skirts. Umbrella style. 10
CSC pair Pillow Shams appliqued .75c.
Evening star., 1896-11-27
DHints of the Dolls.

100 Bisque Dolls, full jointed, 13 inches 13c
Csc Dressed Dolls, hats. Shoes stockings :. 21c
79c Kid Body Bsque Dolls, 90 inches 5000. 69c
$3.50 Imported Bisque Dolls. life size. 1900. SO 6.
Evening star., 1896-11-27
Souvenirs OF The ''Opening.' -
The list is published for the last Time Souvenir
prices will be discontinued after tomorrow

Warm Underwear.
ladies' Union Suits known as Phyllis
fhryne and 'Oneita'' at 10 per cent discount
ooc Merino and Bal. Underwear.
15c Ribbed Wool Vests and Pants tyc
9sc Underwear, all styles. cs...............s9 s9c
u Knit Skirts all wool. sse
$l 9s Moreen Skirts. umbrella style eH.75
&c Eiderdown Dressing Sacques. ......... csc
DXmas Hosiery.
$29S Silk Hose. Paris novelties 81 es
Si3O silk Hose, black and fancy. 81 ~
-->Ss' "AA oiu HIM. .S.c
5ac Hose, in bewidering variety 34c
S3c Lisle Hose, black and fancy. 25c
&c Black Hose. ribbed and plain.
Evening star., 1896-11-27
Cents Per Bus11el.

California" Flour, guaranteed to be the
finest four In the city. OF your money cheer
fully refunded $6.25 per barrel or $1.6O
quarter-barrel sack. The price of f1our
will be advanced Monday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-16
UNKNOWN NAN KILLED
While Walking On the Pan Handle
Track Above the City,
Last Night-Struck by Passenger
Engine and Horribly Mangled'
Died While Being Placed on a
Believed to be A. Q.
French of Short Creek-A Num-
Der of Casualties.

A man supposed to be A. c. French
Of Short Creek. was killed while walk
ing on the PAN Handle tracks above
this city last night.
Mr.. NJ. F.. Tighe was walking to hls
home above the city shortly after ten
o'c'ock. when he heard a man moaning
and CRYING for water. This was at
po,nt about one hundred yards over
the powder house at the northern line
OF the city. Mr.. Tighe walked over 10
the railroad tracks, and found a man
living there in dying condition, and
terribly mang!ed. He had evidently
been walking on the track when he was
run down by the evening train from
this city to Pittsburg.
Mr.. Tighe gave the unfortunate man
water to drink, and then telephonsd 10
r0lice headquarters. The patrol wa
gon was sent up Immediately: When
il arrived the injured man was dying,
and he breathed his last while being
placed on the sretchar. The man was
brought down to tine city, and taken TO
Sohroder's undertaking establishments
to be prepared for burial. On his per-
son was found a postal card addressed
10 "A. e. French, Short Creek, w. Va"
His relatives will be notified this morn
ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-16
ABOUT SISTERSVILLE.
special 10 the Register.

Sistersyille, w. Va, July 15.-The
heaviest storm known in this section
for some time passed over the city this
afternoon about 4 O'Clock. 1t was al
most as heavy as the cloudburst which
passed over this section some weeks
ago, but did not do as much damage.
The rain poured down this afternoon
for almost an hour, and it was accom-
panied by a heavy wind storm, which
blew down quite number of dericks
in all parts of the oil field. Cow House
run. which did so much damage during
the cloudburst, went on rampage to-
day and washed a small portion OF the
Ohio River railroad out, but it was
soon fixed up and trains are now run
ming over it. There was a report in
this city that a train had gone through
the iron bridge at New Martinsville,
but an investigation of the report prov
ed it to be false. The streets OF this
city were flooded and the sewers not
being large enough to carry off the
water. some cellars were inundated.
The full details of the flood in the back
districts cannot be ascertained this
evening, as there are no means of COM
munication.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-16

There was another series OF terrible
storms along the upper Ohio Valley and
in some of the counties in the centrat
and Eastern portion of the State yes
terday and the probabilities are that
a considerable amount of loss was sus-
tanned in the aggregate, although inc
information at hand last evening was
too msager to warrant anything IKE
an estimate.
As has been usual, Of late, the ONO
river railroad felt the effects oil the
rainfall, and traffic was interrupted IN
three places. as will be seen by cur
special kilograms, prIl'.ed be1ow. Gut
about Weston the rains were very heavy
and also down about Marietta and Par
kersburg, while there is well-groundee
snsn!cion that a very considerable
amount of damage has been done in the
insericrs OF the counties bordering
along the river just as was the case ten
days ago.
In this city the rainfall was not very
heavy, only aggregating about 20 OF an
inch for the entire day, but the SKY
looked angry and threatening through
cut the whole day and evening, ana II
was the opinion OF many that there had
been hsavy downp0urs both East ana
West OF wheeling. Nearly all tAe Sinai
streams above and below tAe CITY ran
out heavily yesterday afternoon and last
night. the water coming both from ONO
and Wese Virginia, and to-day will pro-
badly develop the full, extent OF tho
damage.
The present month in this city prom.
ises to surpasS June ia the matter on
rainfall. Up TO eight O'Clock asst n1ghe
the total precipitation 1pr the frst nj
teen days OF July, as recorded by Ob-
server Schnepf, was 401 inches, divided
as follows: