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New-York tribune., 1897-01-30
IRON AND STEEL AGE.
ENORMOUS INCREASE OF THE PRODUCT
IN STRUCTURAL. MATERIAL-OUT-
PUT FOR TWO YEARS AGO
5.623. .695 TONS.

SUIrDING OF THE NEW NAVY VITAL FACTOR
IN THE GROWTH OF THE INDUsTRy-CoM
rANIEs REPRESENT IN GREATER NEW
YORK TRADE TO THE AMOUNT
OF ABOUT $4,000 600.
The world has had its various ages. Far back
IN the misty and indistinct past it had its age Of
stone Later when the light Of progress had to
some extent dissipated the shadows of ignorance
It had its age OF bronze. Afterward as the hui
man race emerged from Its infancy and science
beran to supplant empirical knowledge the age
of iron was ushercd in. Undoubtedly the longest
Of these ages was the age of stone for although
looking back IL seems but a footprint on the
sands Of time. ii held its sway at the dawn OF
knowledge for thousands. perhaps myriads OF
years. Possibly the age of bronze covered
wider span OF years than the imperfect records
warrant us in credting it with, but we know
definitely by comparison that the age of iron has
lasted for something ike 5000 years. Yet 1t was
not until the beginning of the latter half OF
the present century that il reached Its tullest
development. For example the iron ship is not
yet fifty years old. and the iron bridge and the
iron building are younger still.
AT first sight II may appear that the world has
not yet emerged from the age of iron, but a
slight examination of the facts would show the
assumption to be unwarranted. AS a matter OF
fact entrance has been made into the age OF
steel During the last decade steel has come 10
be employed for almost every purpose for which
iron was previously used. Not only has steel sup
planted iron in ship building; not only has the
steel beam supplanted the iron beam for archl-
tectural purposes: not only has the steel plate
supplanted the iron plate in boiler making: but
even in culinary and household utensils generally
steel has also supplanted iron. One reason for
the change is that steel is far more durable than
from but a still more potent factor is the remark
able reduction in the cost of production Of steel
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30

during the last ten years 1t is a literal fact that
steel to-day is cheaper than iron. though iron
sells for less money per ton. American ingenuity
and American enterprise have contributed more
than any other to this result. Considering the
Industrial age Of this country il Is remarkable
r Il, and one scarcely known to the general read
r. that America makes more steel to-day than
any other country in the world. The output in
the year 1895. the figures for 1896 being not yet
at hand was > 623 695 tons of Bessemer pig. al
most four times much as that Of Great Britain
and more than twice much as all the steel
manufactured in Germany. domestic and i'm
ported But not only is more steel made than in
any other country, 1t is also the best steel in the
world The famous Damascus blade whose
merits echo down the corridors OF the centuries
Is a fragile weapon compared with a sword made
OF the finest steel produced in this country to-
day The American blade would sever the
Damascus blade as a knife cuts through paper.
Yet the ductilty of this steel is as remarkable as
its capacity for taking temper. 1t may be drawn
out into threads and woven into a fabric. 1t is
not however only in cutlery steel that America
excels For armor- plate and armor-picrcng pro-
iectiles the nations have had TO come to the
United States. The recent placing by the Jap
anese Government Of orders IN this country Tor
two battle ships is only lugury OF what Is
coming in the fulness Of time. England has long
held almost supreme sway in the building or
ships and furnishing of armaments. but hence
forth the workshops of the nations will be found
within the borders of the United States. where
the art Of steel making has been brought 10 the
highest perfection.
The iron and steel trade Of Greater New-York
1. Of vast, almost immeasurable proportions 1t
IL alrnos; immeasurable because the factors OF
the calculation difficult If not impossible to
obtain. The annual output of iron and steel In
the United States is definitely known. and though
little Of either Is produced within the State OF
New York. much of the business connected with
the output as far north as Lake Superior and as
far south as Alabama is transacted in the me-
tropolis All OF the great producing firms and
companies have their agencies in this city. Sup
plies for the mines the foundries. the forges, are
in many cases purchased here, and in some cases
altogether while orders are placed here almost
every week for rails and other products required
IN every part Of this broad land. Considering
these facts 1t would be safe TO say that more
than half Of the steel and iron trade or the
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30

United States is done here. but the circumstances
under which the trade IS conducted render ii i'm
possible 10 get down to definite figures.
The year 1s95 which is the last for which the
figures have yet been compiled. was dstn-
guished by the greatest production Of pig iron
In the history Of the trade. and 1896 came fully
I'D to- if it did not exceed, the mark The pro-
auction for 1895 was 944630S tons the value Of
which, at about SO per ton, was S3i ,563. $50.
This is understaternent of the actual figures.
because much Of the iron sold for more than
$13 per ton. The total consumption amounted 10
0499.54O tons. including 1922 tons Of imported
iron. The production Of Bessemer pig has al
ready been given. It was AIN per cent greater
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30
QUEENS OF THE MAY, CENTRAL PARK.

tine it is inextricably mixed up with the steam
and gasftting trade though each has domains
into which the other does not extend. An
illustration of the progress made in the trade
OF late years is afforded by the waterback.
Twenty years ago the explosion OF waieroack
attended with loss of life or serious injury to
persons. not an infrequent occurrence. To-
day such an accident IS unheard Of The intro
ducton Of check valves to prevent heavy pres
sure and Of regulators. where heavy pressure Is
required, have rendered accidents of that kind
an impossibty. The volume OF business IN
1896 was about - per cent less than the aver
age. but there are abundant signs Of a healthy
revival in the current year.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30

condition OF the trade is good ana tne ou''oun ,n
Is exceptionally encouraging lneie @ ar n ~
factories in Greater New-York. but SIX are Iep
resented here These have an aggresa.s, caL, ains
tai of about S9OO0.0O0. and the ahnual ,n',, sa'v
nne-haIf are fo- export. The exported ma
chinery goes chiefly to South Africa, France
and Ian
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30

fact that one engine Of great power VIII require
from six to dozen boilers. lncluulHS s~.e'' ~
engine and boiler makers Of ali grades. there
are AT least fifty concerns doing business in
Greater New-York and many OF the shops are
located within it's limits. The total capltai en-,
the annual sales about s5.000,000. The exports
will probably foot up S5000Oo annually. TRADE
has been depressed for year or TWO, ana
prices have fallen about II per cent To a lower
level in fact than they ever reached before.
The election occurred too late in the year I"
affect business at the present time. It's pche-
ficial influence will probably he felt in the COM
ing spring.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30
CNdNELLFD TRONWARE.

A quarter Of a century ago every house""e
was troubled with the rusting OF her pots P'"s
and other culinary utensils. lncessant care anu
much extra work were necessary to Keep '"e'I'
c,oon and prevent the food from being disc'iore"'
The introduction OF enamelled ware, which oc-
curred about 1877. lifted load of care from
woman's shoulders and esscned the annual eN-
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30
-HE GREATER NETWORK INDUSTRIAL SUPPLEMENT-

nas. IN Creator New- York and one Of the largest
factories in the country is located within ITS
limits The capital employed approximate, sd',,
S.O0OON and the annual safes iop' up or, "oo
The export trade Is with England. Nor,hern r'Is e.
rope and Spanish America. The tradt m mar ..rrd d IL
Tor more than a wear and prices have fallen
about 10 per cent. but the prospects OF an carry
irunroyernent are encouraging.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30

II supplies ali the wholesale houses in this cry.
Recently, however strong competition has arisen
against the pioneer establishment through tho
opening of similar manufactures by Western
abattoir companies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
NORTH SCRANTON.

Pauolmen Finley Ross, Simon Jones
and David Jones are on a huntlns TRIP
in Pike county.
Miss Alice Gilhooly rendered her many
friends a reception Tuesday evening at
her home on Wales street.
Annette Davis aud Harry Palmer will
be married this morning at the brides s
home on Margaret avenue.
Mr., and Ars, John Ransom, of Ca
Douso avenue who have been visiting rel
atives in Susquehanna county, returned
Yesterday,
Special officer Mills had rather an ex-
citing experience while attempting TO
pursue a search for a pair OF gold trimmed
spcctacles which were left by Mrs. Jes-
sic Morsans At the home of Mrs. Mary
Spudis on Ferdinand street The officer
had in his possession a warrant author
lZlng him to search the premises, and
he'd begun the same when taken unaware
by Mrs. Spuds, who had In her hands a
broom, she belabored the officer with this
uninviting weapon until her onslaught
became so fierce that he was compelled
to beat retreat A warrant was pro-
cured for the arrest of the Spudis woman
on the charge Of interfering with an off,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
TENTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
Large Gathering at the Home of Mr'

Large Gathering al the Homo of Nr.
aud Nrs, e.. =. DePur.
AT the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. s.
DE Puv, of 524 North Lincoln Avenue,
a large number of friends gathered
last evening and assisted in obserVlhs
the tenth anniversary of the marriage
of Mr. and Mrs. De Puy. The evening
was pleasantly passed. There was
vocal and Instrumental music and i'm
personations by John Malott. Misses
Adeline Hallett and Winona and Vir-
ginia De Puy sang. Miss Jennie Laub-
sher played the piano in accompani-
ment with George Kunkle on the vio-
lin. At an early hour refreshments
were served. Mr.. and Mrs. De Puy
were the recipients of many handsome
presents.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Byron Slote, Mr.. and Mrs. William l..
Kramer, Mr.. and Mrs. George f. Ham
mitt, Mr. and Mrs. John Malott, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Burus, Mr.. and Mrs.
o. w. Larson, Mr.. and Mrs. John q.
Knight, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H. Bel
den, Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Kresge, Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Kresge, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. T. Ace, Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart Bic
seeker, Mr. and Mrs. A. ]. Thomas, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Fraunfelter, Mr.. and Mrs.
David Richards, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Micher, Mr.. and Mrs. p. w. Tague, Mr..
and Mrs. Calvin Bryant, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Bryant, Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony
Stuckert, Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Howell,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wardell, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Piepher, Mrs. +. Krie-
ger, Mrs. l.. Long, and the Misses Sarah
Kresge, Stella KresEe, Julia Long
Amy Kresge, Lottie and Ida Ace, Maud
Koerner, and Anna Slipper, and George
Ace, Alfred Twining. David Harris.
The out-of-town guests were: Mr.
and Mrs. John Edwards and Miss Ade-
line Hallett, of Moscow; Miss Jennie
Laubsher, of Clark's Summit; Miss
Libbie Kresge and Thomas Kresge, OF
Newton Centre, and George Kunkle, OF
Tobyhanna.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

Ger while in the performance OF his du-
ties. Upon his return to the homo he
found the much wanted spcctaclcs on the
yeranda. Mrs. spudis was arraigncd be-
fore Alderman Roberts and S-eld In $500
bhll Tor her appearance at Court.
Max Phillips, well-known contractor
on the South Side, appeared before AL
German Fldler yesterday afternoon and
hau warrant sworn out FOR the ar
rest OF John Silkman for the larceny
or turkey. At the hearing n rather
complicated state of affairs was brought
10 hght. From Silkmdns testimony It
appeared that both men were at the
CtEnc house, In the central city, and
Phillips had with him n turkey AS
both men are friends Siillman thought
IL a good Joke to spirit the much-cov-
eted bird away. lie finally sent II over
TO Phillips home In the meantime Phil
l!p5 wrath waxed warm and to allie
viate his feelings he decided to cause
the arrest of Silkman. Alderman Fidler,
after hearing the case, discharged the
defendant
All churches In the North End w.l
hold Thanksgiving service today. Union
services will be conducted this morning
at 1870 o'clock in the Methodist Epis-
copal church. and will be participated in
by all English-spcakng churches. Ihe
sermon will be delivered by the Rev.
Mr.. Bulgin, of the Christian church. Ser
vices will be held throughout the entire
day at the following churches: Welsh
congregational, Welsh Presbyterian,
Wayne Avenue Baptist, and the West
Market Street Baptist.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
SOUrE SCRANTON.

The Scranton Athletic club held its an
nual ball in Germania hall last night.
1t was largely attended and perhaps the
most enjoyable event ever conducted by
the club, 1t was in charge of the fol-
lowing: George Wirth, master of ccrc-
monies; Christ Rose, chairman; Matthias
Bohn, Gus Harmon, Jacob Shine. Henry
Reidenbach; prompter, John f. Scheuer.
Music was furnished by Professor John
son.
Patrick Mcdonald of Chicago. is Wis
iting friends in this part of the city.
Mr.. Mcdonald formerly resided here
on Monday evening Miss Stella Bird,
or Cedar avenue, was married to Edward
Boswell, of Philadelphia. The ceremony
was performed at the home of the brides
parents, on Cedar avenue.
A banquet was given in st. Mary's hall
Tuesday evening for the ladies who as
sisted at the recent fair of the German
Catholic societies. An address was made
by August Rehner and the Tennis quar-
tetto sang several selections. Dancing
following the banquet, which was ar
ranged by this committee: August Reh-
ner, Herman Woelkers, j. L. Albrccht,
August Foster, Fred Rempe, George
Gehrer and John p. Phillips. The wait
resses were: Mrs. John Klein, Mrs. John
These, Mrs. Frank Brier and Mrs. Jacob
Eden. Those present were: Misses Mag
gle Meyers, Johanna Hagen, Kate Beck,
| Mary Warle. Matilda Werle, Martha
Nahlen, Mollie Jansen, Mamie Klos,
Mary Schiolaz Mary Schneider, Matilda
Noll. Annie Noll, Sophia Klumpp, Lizzie
| Rosar. Maggie Merkel, Lille Hagen. LIZ
| zie Rosar, Lena Kramer, Matilda Snydar,
Lucie Snyder, Emma Miller, Katie
| Schreiber, Mamie Rempe, Emma Rempe,
Lizzie Bullion, Annie Imeidoph, Francis
| Gressel, Annie Rosar, Lizzie Rudolph,
| Paulina Glassner, Mary Foster, Katie
| Brer. Rose Drumm, Maray Keen, Lizzie
| Thurst, Maggie Schimmepfenlg, Rose
| Merkel Mary Merkel, Messrs. Peter
Rosar, Frank Kloss Michael Wetter,
Max Spott, Henry Wetter, George Gehrer,
| Matthias Schneider, John j. Noll, John
| Wagner Edward Kloss. Charles Graft,
| John Kramer, Fred hempe, John Kreis,
| Albert Hagen, Peter Schneider. Matthias
| Wirth, Lorenz Merkel. Adam Wesner,
| John Glassner, John Hean, Matthias
| Flesh, Fred Mango ,nampf, Nicholas
| Fessne John Kramer, Joseph Merkel,
! Mrs. Joseph Forester, julius kleperski,
| August Foster, Frank Foster, Katie
| Traut, Mrs. Grossman, Mrs. Mary Wirth,
| Joseph II. Klein, Mr. George Ochimmel-
| phenig and daughter, and Mr.. and Mrs.
| Joseph Fey
| An entertainment and ice cream social
| will be given this evening in the base
| ment of st. Johns Catholic church by the
| St. Irene's Total Abstinence society. The
proceeds will be applied to the new
| church fund.
| Mrs. Philip SChuestcr died at her home,
| 706 Prospect avenue, yesterday morning.
| She is survived by her husband and
| eight children.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
FUNERAL OF MPs. WIDFNOR.

The funeral Of the late Mrs. Alexan-
der L. Widenor. of 3G3 North Lincoln
avenue, was held yesterday afternoon
from the residence The remains were
borne to the Simpson Methodist church
where impressive services were held in
the presence of A large number Of
friends. The handsome casket In
which the deceased reposed in the calm
of death was almost hidden from view
by the beautiful floral tri!rltes, which
were placed upon and about it. Rev.
j. B. Sweet, pastor of che church,
preached the funeral sermon and re-
ferred in an earnest way to the noble
traits Of her to whom was being paid
the last sad tributes of love and re-
gard. +. w. Pcarsall, secretary of the
Railroad Young Mems Christian as
sociation, assisted at the services. The
services being concluded a large flu
neral cortcge followed the remains to
the Washburn street cemetery where
interment was made. The pallbearers
We're: William Ace, Charles Van Nliet,
Frank Case, Horace Coslar David
Wallace, Osborne Fitzgerald.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

\ blockade in the shaft Of the Dodge
mines yesterday morning about 1890
O'Clock caused a shut down for the
remainder of the day and probably for
today. This will not be O. great incon-
venience, iasmuch as it is Thantsgiv-
ing. The blockade was caused by the
looseninG Of some of the guides" in
the shaft.
The congregation of the Tabernacle
church will hold Thanksgiving services
this afternoon at 3 o'clock and this
evening at I D. IN. They will be con-
Quoted by Rev. p. +. Jones. pastor
a number of young people will read
portions of the Bible. and the follow
ing persons will address the people,:
John b. Jones, William G.. Williams,
William Reese. in Welsh: William
Deacon, David NJ. Jones and Evan G..
Reese, in English. The choir will sing
in the evening. All are invited. 1t
was also announced at last Sundays
services IN the church that the MEM
hers observed the Thanksgiving at
home as well as by going to church.
Anthony BertymOvich, who boarded
at 3l7 North Garfield avenue, was held
in $500 by Alderman Johns on Tuesday
assault and felOniOus wounding, pre-
ferred by Charles Katcski. The fracas
in which kateski bore the brunt Of
battle occurred ct Hotel Savage" ear
~ Sunday morning while the two prn-
cipals and some friends were drinking.
Anthony, it is alleged, struck Charles
with lamp, inliicting a deep scalp
wound. Constable John Davies made
the arrest.
H., l.. and q. social will be con.
Quoted in the parlOrs Of the Scranton
Street Baptist church this evening by
the young people of the church. An
excellent entertainment will precede
the social, which will include tableaux
illustrating the Songs of the Seven"
by Jean lngelCw. This beautiful poem
illustrates the seven epOChs of a wo-
mans life and each part will he repre-
Sented by one of the young ladies in
| tahlcau. The pupils Of the Industrial
school will give an exhibition Grill, in
charge of Miss Morgan.
| Dewi SAINT lodge, No. 30, American
| True lvOritcs, will entertain their wives
land friends Monday evening next in CO.
operative hall. An excellent pro-
gramme will be rendered and refresh
! ments served later
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
(U&$t Side and City Suburban

arranged to properly observe an ami
vcrsary Of her birthday. Though not
previously aware OF their coming, Mrs.
Williams thew open her cosy residence
and a pleasant time was enjoyed.
Among many excellent presents, Mrs.
Williams received q handsome quar-
tered oak sdeboard. At a seasonable
hour refreshments were served. The
guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. j.
Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. d. Halsey, Mr.
and Mrs. j. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. f..
Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. ]. Gritiiths, Mrs
S. williams, the Misses Ellie Fellows
Margaret Williams. Margaret Morgan,
Esther and Alice Williams, Lizzie Rich
ards, Mary Jones, Jessie Young, Elsie
williams, Edith and Margaret Jones,
Thomas, William and George Williams,
Andrew Jones, Milton Grifiiths, Charles
Williams, j. Milton Holvey, c. Nj.
Storm,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
DUNMORE.

The school board heIu short session
Tuesday evening In the central school
building. The members present We're:
Messrs. Wilson, Glynn, Murray and Gin
ley. 1t was decided to close all the
schools in the borough on Wednesday
and not reopen until Monday, Nov. %,
movement which met the approval of
Dunmore people generally, A motion was
passed that the secretary be instructed
to notify the janiturs of the borough
school buildings not to purchase any
coal without orders from the school di-
reCtors.
Professor Peuser was present and stat
ed that he would give six additional
music lessons, making a total of fifty
four lessons weekly. Professor r. \. Da-
Wis spoke of the necessity of the board
purchasing a telescope for the class in
astronomy. Messrs. Wilson and Glynn
were appointed q committee TO consider
the matter
A number of bills, amounting to s6S24,
were ordered paid. The secretary was
instructed to write to the assessors as
to the steps being taken to enroll all
children between the ages of six and six
teen years in accordance with the law
of this state.
4 teachers local institute will be held
in the Dunmore high school building on
the first Saturday in December.
The third quarterly meeting for the
conference year will be held in the Meth
| odist Episcopal church next Sunday
morning. Rev. W. l.. Thorpe, presiding
elder of the Honesdale district, will
preach.
The Womcn's Guild Of St Mark S
church, will serve a Thanksgiving dinner
| In the church parlors from IL to o'clock.
DR.. r. Burns and Or, j. Il. GarVey
performed an operation on Leo, son of
w. L. Purcell, yesterday for membran-
eous Group. The operation promises to be
successful.
A. V. Bower, of Green Ridge, gave a
very interesting lecture before the Mon
day night club of Dunmore at the home
| Of the Misses Boyd on the question OF
| the authorship of the so-called Shake
| speares works. Before Mr.. Bower had
| finished his lecture he proved to the sat
| isfaction of most of his hearers that
/ Lord Bacon, and not Shakespeare was
| the true author of the works, After the
| lecture refreshments were served
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
THANKSGIVING OBSERVANCE.

The several public schools OF this
side observed the Thanksgiving holi-
day yesterday afternoon in an appro-
pirate manner. At some schools a gem
eral elaborate programme was carried
out to the enjoyment of the visiting
parents and friends of the children.
At others, each room conducted Its
exercises separately and they proved
none the less interesting. There are
eleven public schools on this side and
at each some form of exercise in keep
ing with today's significance was car
ried out. No doubt the interest of the
children in the exercises was increas-
ed by the thoughts of two holidays
to come.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
Personal MENTION.

James Thomas. of 144 North Main
avenue, is entertaining his brother
David Thomas. of Shamokin.
Mrs. Isaac Williams, of North Sum-
ner avenue, has returned from visit
with relatives at Pittston.
Miss Fife Fiehler, Of North Sumner
avenue, has returned from visit to
PittstOn.
David j. Davis, Of the West Side
bank, is at Philadelphia to witness the
football game today between Pennsyl-
vania and Cornell.
Mrs. William Dobble, of South Beth
lehem, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
y. w. Johns, of Sl2 Luzerne street.
Mrs. George Meyers, of Division
street, is the guest of Mrs. Arthur
Lake, of Ioittston.