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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15

Mr.. Chatterton-I've decided to go
into business, Miss Weatherbee.
Miss Weatherbee-Hm very glad to
hear It, Mr.. Chatterton.
Mr.. Chatterton-Haas, I've made up
my mind to become a farmer. Think
how jolly it must be to go out of a
mawning and see the butterflies max
ing butter, and the grasshoppers max
ing grass-and-all that sawt of thing,
YOU know.-Tit-Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15

"Come, old man." said the kind
friend, cheer up. There are others"
Il don't mind her breaking the en-
gagement SO very much" said the de-
spondent young man; "but to thinl>
that have got to 90 on paying the in
stallments on the ring for year q
come yet. That is WAat jars me. =
Odds and Ends.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15

ooh, you may rail at woman all you
WISH" she exclaimed, angrily, but you
know very well man could not getalong
without her"
81 believe you are more or less right
about that, Hannah" he returned.
MAN must have something to laugh at
or he would become altogether too mo-
rose" Chicago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15
Pretty Loud.

He Miss Uptodate's bicycle rigging
is pretty loud, isn'tit?
Her Rival-Loud! l should say il
was. Every time she passes vacant
barn her bloomers create AN echo.--
Buffalo Express.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15
A Bona Eide Announcement.

take that bicycle" said the deal
e1 to his assistant, land put it in the
window with sign announcing that
its price will be $65 this week only"
"Supposing we don't sell it, shall
change the price next week?"
Certainly. We never deceive the pub
lie. Next week its price will be $6O,"-
WASHINGTON Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15
Might BE Personal.

"Why didn't the professor Try to read
your mind when he got you up on the
stage?"
81 don't exactly know. He went into
some sort of trance and announced
that there was nothing to be read.
wonder if he meant to be personal?"-
Chicago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15

beg pardon, sir" observed the
tough-looking waiter, suggestively.
Gentlemen at this table usually-er-
remember me, sir
81 don't WONDER" said the customer,
cordially. THAT mug of yours would
be hard to forget"
And ne picked up his bill and strolled
!eisurely in the direction of the cash
ipr.-Tit-Bits,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15

He-Why do you keep me in an agony
of doubt? What proof have you ever
given that you really love me?
"Why, Ambrose, I've broken off
every one of half dozen engagements
made since promised to marry you. y
Detroit Free Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15
Getting His Dad in Troubl.

Georgie-Say, ma; typewriting amt
like handwriting, is it?
Georges Mamma - No. Georgia.
Why do you ask?
Georgie-'Cause 1 heard papa down
to his Office say to the typewriter:
what a beautiful hand!"-Clevelan
Plain Dealer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15

Tell me-" said the young man, pas
sionately, SIS NY answer to be spelled
with three letters or two?"
Three" said the summer girl, shyiy.
"Darling!"
"That is to say it is nit "-Cincin-
matt Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15
The Only Way to BE Convinced.

"You can play dominoes for ten hours
a day for 11S,OOO,00O years without eX-
haustng the combinations"
81 don't believe it,"
Just you try it and sec."--Bay City
Chat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15
Johnny Found Ont.

Little Johnnie opened his drum yes
terday to find out where the noise came
from"
Did he find out? ?"
"Yes; when his father came home the
noise came from little Johnnie. "-Picii-
Me-Up.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15

Indignant Butcher-That dog Of
yours has been getting into my sau-
sages.
Pointer-Well he seems to know his
place, doesn't he?-Yonkcrs States
man.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15

He wheeled out into the country,
TO breathe the sweet, pure air:
Twas a rugged landscape, and even he
Was much struck by the scenery there.
Detroit Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15

Puffy-,Iust saved a mans life!
Guffy-How was that?
Pufy-Met a fellow on the street.
Said he'd blow my brains out if I didn't
give him my watch. Gave him my
watch.-Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15
A PARDONABLE BLUNDER.
An Even Thing.
Chicago Post

The bicyclistwas inclined to be scorn-
full.
"A fig for your horse!" he exclaimed.
you have to stop to bride and saddle
him every time you want to go for a
ride"
True" replied the horseman; but
l don't have to pump him up."-Chica-
90 Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15

Poiticus-My son, you must learn 10
say mo-
Son-But papa, you never say mo"
You say: "Tll consi&er the matter"
Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15
THE SUPREME TEST.

"And you say you'll always love him
no matter what happens"
Young Widow-Yes even if we
should get married.-Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15

Envy is the caricnturo Of respect =
Flieoende Blaetter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15

He-Well, thank goodness, I'm not
two-faced!
She-No wonder you're thankful
One like yours is enough!-In Town.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
REVELATIONS OF
THE IRON PRINCE
The Dcbate on the Subject Was Very
Tame Affair.
NO FUN FOR THE GALLERY GODS
Compared With What Was Expected
the Controversy Was Too Mid to
Ec intercStinS..E.argc Audience in
fttcndancc..C Count Herbert Bis.
marck Remains silent.

Berlin. Nov. 16-The announcement
made last week that in the order of
today's proce edingS in the Reichstag
the Centrists would offer an Interpret
la,ion demanding an explanation on
the part of the government of the
neutrality treaty between Russia and
Germany, the existence of which from
1881 to 1890 was disclosed by Prince
Bismarck in the recent series OF ar
ticles inspired by the eX-chancellor
which appeared i'm the Hamburger
Nachrichten, the princes personal or
gan, caused the corridors of the Reich
stag to be packed at an early hour with
persons vainly trying to obtain admis-
sion to the galleries. every available
space in which was filed by visitors
lucky enough to secure permits The
debate, however. was a tame affair In
comparison with what was expected by
the opponents of the government ard
fell far short of being sensational. AS
matter of fact after the speeches of
Count Won Hompesch, the replies of
Prince Hohenlohe and Baron Marschail
Won Bieberstein, and the remarks of
Count Won Mirbach and Herr Won Kar-
dorff, the discussion nattened out COM
pletely.
Count Herbert Bismarck stated that
he had remained silent during the de-
bate because the declaration of the
chancellor Prince Hohenlohe, had sup
piled him with no basis upon which to
discuss facts and he was not willing
To deal with hypothesis. He would.
therefore, confine himself solely to de-
nying that the interview upon the sub
jeot by the Hamburger Nachrichten
published in Vienna and supposed to
have been furnished by him. had en-
enated from him or that he knew any
thing about 1t,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17

ed states will soon be established in
northern New Mexico.
Mir. Payne has for several years been
engaged in supplying live wild animals
to owners of game preserves, and in
this way has become acquainted with
many men of wealth who are imbued
with the huntsman's instinct and who
have adopted the fad of pIppaGating
LARGE wild game for their own amuse
ment. He has been so frequently i'm
portuned for information as to the best
location for extensive private huntin"
grounds in the west that he recently
took a trin through Colorado and New
M"XiCc and made n thorough investi-
cation Of the subject
His re9ort, which will he submitted
in a few days, recommends the pur-
chase Of nearly 100000 acres of noun
famous land. which now belunGs to the
Maxwell Land Grant company, and
Which is located in northern Now
Mexico 1t is made up If mesas. noun
tnins. valleys, lakes and natural parks,
and Is abundantly wooded and Watered.
Should 1t be used for a game preserve,
the entire tract viii be inclosed with a
h'Sh and strong wire fence and stocked
Win all manner Of wild game. Vt will
be maintained by expert game i%'pers
aud the propagation of large wild game
VIII be carried on on scientific princi-
Dles
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
ACTIVITY In THE
BUSINESS WORLD
More Evidences of the Wisdom of th
Voting People.
REPUBLIcANisM AND PROSPERITY
Additional Proof That They Co
Hand in Hand. Increase in Work
at Pitt>bnrC, Icihichcm, Schncc.
tudy ana Elscv hcrc- Good Times
in Manufacturing Districts.

Iittsburg. Nov. 1G.-The Corsolidat
ed Steel and " ire company At Brad
docks, have started their works in full
employing 500 men.
The Edgar Thomson Steel works are
again in lull operation. on a large or
der for steel rails for use in Japan.
The Homestead Steel works of Car
negie company, is now working full in
all departments, $500 men being EN-
ployed.
"he force Of employees at the West
inghcuSe Electric works was increased
today by 100 men. Preparations for
starting the Westinghouse Air Brake
works in full are well under way. A
large number Of the air brake work
men will he transferred to the West
inGhouse Canadian plant, when it is
opened.
Bethlehem, Pa, Nov. 16.-Turret
plates and other armor materials for
the battleshiD Iowa We're shipped by
the Bethlehem Iron company today to
Cramps shin yard. Philadelphia.
The Bethlehem Chenille works has
resumed operations after a long period
Of idleness. Thirty operators started
tn work today and the industry will
run full time and full banded all win
ter.
Pittshurg, Pa. Nov. 16.-The Edgar
Thomson steel works at Braddock, is
turning out two orders received since
the election from the far east China
has given the Carnegie company one
order for 5000 tons of steel rails. They
will be shipped to Baltimore this week
to go by steamer. The light grade rail
plant of the Edgar Thomson works to-
day started On aE order for 5000 tons of
Il rails for Japan The rails will be laid
on the ground N that country without
roadbed and will be held together by
locking clamps. Horses will draw the
conveyances over this road. The rails
will he shipped from New York about
the first of next week.
Schenectady. Y. Y. Nov. 16-Thc
Schenectady Locomotive works has re-
ceived several good sized orders for en-
gines and boilers. 1t will probably not
be long before the entire working force
will again be employed. Among the
railroads now ordering locomotives are
the Northern Pacific, Portland and
Mumford Falls. Delaware and Ulster,
Michigan Southern and Michigan Cen
tral.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
SIXTH LOT

20 pieces Scotch Novelty Suitings
in random snow flake effects in
warm. soft color symphonies. Not
over-heavy. Sold freely at 75c. last
week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
BOARDER ASSAULTED HER,
Young Man Arrested for II Serious
Crime Committed Last June.

Frank Buralya, aged %. was COM
mitted to the county Jail by Alderman
Millar last night for committing Il
criminal assault ON Mrs. John Leper,
who resides with her husband near the
Delaware and Hudson depot in Green
Ridge.
Mrs. Leper alleges that the Offense
was committed one day in June last
when her husband was away from
home. Buralya boarded with them at
the time. She told her husband about
it when he came home in the evening
and when the husband repeated the
accusation to the boarder, the latter
drew a knife and keeping the enragcd
husband from closing in on him man
aged thus to escape from the house.
owing to the notoriety which at
taches to such cases Mrs Leper could
not be induced to swear out a warra n t
against her assailant until September
Buralya i'm the meantime had disap-
peared. Yesterday Special Officer John
Tierney, who had the warrant. learned
that Buralya had returned to the city
and succeeded after hard chase i'm To-
eating and arresting him.
Alderman Millar heard only the
prosecutors side of the case and being
satisfied from the evidence that Bur-
alya was guilty, sent him up to stand
trial
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
The Cola was a small vessel of lG2
tons, built at Aur, Scotland. in 1884.
KNIGHTS AT ROCHESTER,.
Animated Discussion of the Civil Ser.
vice During Its Sessions.

Rochester. N. Y, Nov. 1G-At this
mornings session of the knights of
Labor general assembly. the committee
on state of the order reported "A pro-
position to obtain the passage of laws
restricting inigTatiOn to 10000 per year
defeated
A proposition to keep artists. musi-
clans and professional people, who
come here under contract. out of the
country, was carried by "A narrow ma
jority after Il heated debate.
a large portion of the session was
taken up discussing the civil service
as now applied throughout the United
States. 1t was argued that a civil SER
vice rule only had nominal exist
ence. and that it was the old spoils
system in a slightly modified form.
The delegates declared that political
favor and pull had just as much to do
with the obtaining of office now as for
merly. The convention voted the civil
service unsatisfactory as II now exists.
1t was voted to try and secure the
passage of laws which would introduce
real merit system throughout the
United States.
The executive board was instructed
to try and obtain the passage of laws
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
TO BOOM THE DlNGi.EY BILL.
The Philadelphia Wool Merchants
OrgaNiZp

Philadelphia. Nov. 1G.-There was
large gathering of wool merchants.
representing the Philadelphia Wool
Merchants association here this after
noon to take action on the Dingley
bill.
After a long discussion on the condi-
ton of the wool and woolen interests
of the country. the following minute
was unanimously adopted: THE wool
merchants association of Philadelphia
urge upon the senate of the United
States the passage of the Dingley bill
as an emergency measure"
President Louis S. Fiske was author
lied to appoint a committee of three
to go to Washington and urge the
passage of the measure. 1t was agreed
to place a copy of the minute i'm the
hands of every representative of the
wool and woolen interests in the United
States, urging their cooperation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.
Weather Indications Today:
Fair; SOutheriy Winds.

English Sailors Complain of Spanish
cruelty.
BismarciSinn Revelations.
Business Still on the Increase.
Bryan Says Democracy Is Committed
to Silver.
Effects OF New Steel Pool
UocaD-Roard OF Trade Matters.
Common Pleas Court.
Editorial
Casual Mention.
3 uocaD-E.leventh District Republicans
Serenadc William Connell
Dambrosio Must Answer al Court
tStory)-"The Dead Don's Cup
Wall Street Review and Markets
Suburban Happenings
Last Night at the Theaters.
News Up and Down the Valley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
DYNAMITE: AT BOSTON.
An Upper story Of Hotel Highland Is
Wrecked by u Cartridge.

Boston. Nov. l6.-One of the upper
stories of the Hotel Highland. 1l5 Dale
street RoXbury. an eight story apart
ment house, was wrecked this morn
ing.
a dynamite cartridge was thrown
down the chimney and exploded, wreck
ing the kitchen in the top suite, accu-
pied by Henry II. Durrell and family
Two other cartridges We're found on
the roof, neither having exploded. The
explosion startled the neighborhood and
caused great excitement. There were
five persons in the kitchen at the time
of the accident and all had narrow es-
capes from death. Two were slightly
hurt by flying bricks. 1t Is rumored
that there has been trouble over the
ownership of the building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
FINLEY s
Special
Autumln Sale of
IA0USEKEEPER'S LINENS
We offer this week, to
reduce stock, many spec
ial bargains i'm Linens.
Among them:

so dozen all linen Damask towels, at sl00
a dozen: regular price, $l.3S
% dozen all linen Damask towels, at SlbO
n dozen: regular price, Sl15
30 dozen all linen Huck towels. at Sl.71
a dozen; regular price, $21S
~ dozen all linen Heavy Damask towels.
at $3.50 a dozen; regular price, $500.
% dozen all linen super extra Huck
towels, at $500; regular price, $3.50.
Elegant new line of fine Huck and
Damask towels. at 45c., SOB, 65c. 75c.,
S5c to s.. .25 each.
25 dozen all linen napkins, i5c..
q dozen all linen 5-S napkins, 79c.
so dozen all linen 5-S napkins, CSC. to $l.9S.
100 dozen assorted 3-4 napkins, 500 to
$12OO
All linen table Damasks. 25c. to se75 per
yard. 1t is needless to specify prices, but
we guarantee the best value for the
money. Table sets to order in special
designs
We also call special attention to our
stock of ..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
NOVEL PRESENT FOR M'KINLEY.
II Is n Gold Bell and Recalls u Rc.
vOintionary Incident.

Canton. Ohio Nov. ia handsome
present has been received by Major
Mckinley from GrotOn, Conn.
1t is in the shape of a gold dinner
table bell, made in imitation of Il wo-
mans nctticoat. 1t is 10 resemble that
worn hv Mother Bailey of revolutions
airy war fame. When the British
squadron threatened old Fort Trum-
bull, New London harbor. the soldiers
ran out of waddin@. She took off her
garment and gave ii to the gunnerS.
Accompanying the gift was "a poem
commemorative the historic event and
composed by Frances Lester Rowland
On card which came with the gift
was inscribed: STORY of the golden bell
presented to Major Mckinley by the
Thomas Starr Society of the Children
of the Revolution-Groton. Conn. No
vembCr. 1886"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
MAJOR M'KINLEY'S LETTER.
lie Compliments Governor Hastings
on Pennsylvania's Showing.

Harrisburg. Pa, Nov. Ex-Governor
Hastings today received an answer
from Major Mckinley to his letter of
congratulation. President-elcct Me
kinley says:
My Dear Governor:-Many thanks for
your generous letter. You ought to be
proud to be chief executive of IA state that
can roll up such magnificent majority
as Pennsylvania has done. With best
wishes. believe me,
Governor Hastings and staff have al
ready secured quarters at the Arling-
ton in Washington for the Inaugural
tion of President-e elect Mckinley. 1t
Is not yet known that the national
guard will participate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17

Mont eomery. Ala, Nov. 1.-THE legisia-
turc held a caucrs tonight on the sefa-
torial question. But two names were be
fore them and the first ballot Resulted
In General y. W. Pettus. Of Selma, -
Cove rnor W. e. Oates. ~. General Pettua
was horn in this state in 1921. He went
into the var as major of the Twentieth
Alabama and was promoted TO colonel
He was captured at Nickshurg. hut wds
soon exchanged and appointed brigadisI
general Both Alabama senators VIII bt
from the same town-SelIna.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
DEATH OF WALTER BASS.
One of the OriginntOrs of the "BuiI
Durham" Tobacco COMPANY.

Plaintield. N. J., Nov. 16.-Walter A..
Bass, one of the best known tobacco
merchants in the country. died at his
home in this city last night after an
illness of four weeks. Mr. Bass was
born in Baltimore and during the late
war tobacco plantation which he
owned was coniiscated by the govern
ment. Afterwards he moved to New
York and was one of the principal or
ganiZers of the Blackwelrs Bull Dur
ham" Tobacco company, and for many
years was at its head.
He retired from active business five
years ago. He Is survived by two sons
Walter A., and William F. both in
business in New York. and four daugh-
ters, two of whom are teachers in the
Plainiield public schools.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
CLAY NOMINATED.
Will BE United States Senator from
Georgia.

Atlanta. Ga. Nov. l6.-On the first
lailot Cf the Dem 1cta.ic legi' latira eau .
Gus this afternoon Hon. \. :. Clay.
chairman of the Democratic state com
mittee for the past four years. was
nominated for United States senator
lie received 81 votes 50 Icing tn re-
Gui.ite number for nomination. Clay
received 81 votes last Friday and re-
ceived the benefit of the stampede on
the first ballot today. He is H. years
of age. has been speaker of the house
and president Of the senate and man
aged the last two state campa igns as
chairman of the Democratic state exc
cutiye committee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
EAGLES FOE Mr.. M'KINLCY.
Two Elegant Specimens Arrive From
Black Hills.

Canton. Nov. 1G.--An unusually large
number of callers were received at the
Mckinley resid snce today. Major and
Mrs. Mckinley were kent busy greet
ing them until long after the sun had
gone down. Major Mckinley's mail,
too. was uncommonly large, and th!s
took up good share of his time during
the morning.
Two beautiful specimens of Black Hill
species of American eagle were re-
ceived at the Mckinley house this
morning. They came from White
wood. S. d. Major Mckinley sent the
eagles to the city park.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
FAIR WILL CONTEST,
Mrs. Ncttic Craven Withdraws One
Petition.

San F. $50. Nov. 1.-THE strurg e
for possession of the millions left by
the late Senator James G. Fair was
terminated this morning when Dr. Mare
Levingston. the executor named i'm the
celebrated pencil will. of which Mrs
Nettie Craven. the ieputed wife of the
deceased millionaire. was custodian.
withdrew her petition for the probate
of that document. DIR. Levingston al
leges that the will Is distasteful to the
Fair heirs, who control the funds OF
the estate, ard as the supporters of
the pencil will are without the means
to sustain their claims in court, the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
SOLDIER THUMBS HIS COL ONEI..
Officer of the Ohio Militia Knocked
Down by n Private.

Springfield, Ohio, Nov. ia sensa-
tion was sprung today over n row in the
Third regiment Ohio National guards
Colonel Anthank took his officers
and the hospital and signal corps up
to Urhana last evening to an inspec-
ton. ON their return at 4 o'clock in
the morning, according to the state
inentS, Colonel Anthony ordered John
Casper. Il member of the hospital corps,
to quit making so much noise, and
then pushed him into seat.
Casper resented this. and Colonel
Anthony declared him under military
arrest.
At the armory afterward Casper and
Anthony renewed the quarrel, and Cas-
per knocked the colonel down, striking
him twice. CASPER was arrested and
lay i'm Jail all day.
Governor Bushnell came down this
evening and ordered him released. and
he will be tried for insubordination.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
DOES NOT FAVOR HAWAII.
Bishop Hurst Thinks innovation
Would BE u Mistake.

Detroit. Mich. Nov. 1G.-Thc general
missionary committee of the Methodist
Episcopal church continued it's work
of apportionment of the appropriations
for home missions this morning.
In the discussion of the work in
Hawaii the annexation of that country
was touched on. several bishops favor
ing it, Bishop Hurst. however, claim
ed that annexation would be a great
mistake and declared that the people
of the United States would vote 1t
down if submitted to them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-17
Hctaid's Weather EOrccnst.

New York. Nov. 17.-ln the Middle states
today. generally fair, slightly warmer
weather will prevail. with fresh to brisk
southwesterly TO nOrthwesterly winds,
probably high on the lakes. followed pos
s.bly by rain in the northern districts.
ON Wednesday clear. cooler weather
and fresh northwesterly winds will
prevail. followed by considerably low
er temperature at night. possibly as low
as freezing point in the upper Delaware
and Hudson valley.