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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-30
THE
KLINE Shoe CO
n {.

In making presents moth
ing could be more thoughtful
in the giver or bring more
solid comfort to the receiver,
whether man, woman or child,
than good shoes. We make
these suggestions to our
patrons in full confidence
that they will derive and be-
stow more pleasure in max.
ing presents of shoes and
slippers than in giving other
and less useful things.
Did you ever notice the
look of pleasure On a boys
face when he receives his first
pair of boots. We will make
it easy for you to crafty
vour little ones wishes.
We offer for this week:
500 pair Children's Rubber
Boots, at ....................'9/c
600 pair Misses Rubber
Boots, at ........".......Sl.lo
$50 pair Ladies' Rubber
Boots, at ...............,".Si'Al
The evening times., 1897-11-24
PROPERTY MUST BIZ TAXED
Opinion Of the District Attorney on
Con2ecticut Avenue Extension.
Until Land IL Taken for Public Use
II Cannot BE Withdrawn From
Tax

The attorney for the District has ZEN
dered the opinion that the property in the
line of the proposed Connecticut avenue
extension, which las been condemned by
the District, Is nevertheless subject TO
taxation.
The opinion is considered by many real
estate people to be remarkable one
1t will excite Considerable interest ana
Comment everywhere. A great many
property owners are arf fect ed In greater or
less degree.
The opinion was rendered by Mr. Thomas
IN ans wer to letter from Mr.. j. b. Winner,
the real estate broker, written on October30.
The opinion OF Mr.. Thomas was approved
By the Commissioners this morning. 1t is
as follows:
II have considered the letter Of Mr.. j.
b. Winner, desiring to know whether ne
VIII be required to pay taxes on land son
demned for the extension Of Connecticut
avenue.
Until the proceedings for the cx-
tension OF Connecticut avenue, from
Waterside Drive to Florida avenue, under
a clause In the District appropriation
bill approved March 3, 1897, are COM
pleted, and the dana ges awarded by The
jury are paid or rendered to the owners.
there is no such taking Of the property
for public uses as would authorize it to be
withdrawn from the tax lists
The evening times., 1897-11-24
DRANK AN OUNCE OF POISON
Two Physicians Worked Four Hours
to Save Mrs. Annie Ceiss.
Her Husband States That She Did
Not Attempt Suicide-Her Re.
Covery Certain.

Mrs Annie Ceiss, of No. 81 3 Four and a
| half street, drank an ounce of laudanur.
about l O'Clock this morning, and. though
she is now out Of danger 1: took two ply
| sicians four hours 20 bring her to conscious
ness.
George Ceiss, her husband, ,ienies that
his wife drank the poison with suicidal
intent. When seen ny Il Times report rr
this morning lie at first refusedto max any
statement.
Did She intend to kill herself?' was
asked.
No: have seen her drink twice as much
as she TOOK last night. and it didn't hurt
Ter. She has mad chronic trouble for some
time and could not sleep we'll last night
She was in pain, and tina. is why she drank
it," Mr. Ceiss lapsed into silence and re-
fused To say anything more.
IT was learned that Mrs. Ceiss was
discovered by her husband in an uncun-
scious condition. He hurried up the street
and summoned DT. Grafton T. p. Bailey
of No. 223 Four-and-a- half street.
The physician called in DR.. Thompson
to assist MIN, and for fou T hD urs the worked
on the wOman, who was finally pronounced
out Of danger. 1t was said this afternoon
that Mrs. Ceiss is much improved.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
CAME HERE TO DO MURDER
Antonio Lacuti, an Italian, Coolly
Announced His Purpose.
His Victims Were to Have Bcen OF.
ficials Of the Reform School.
He May BE Insane.

Antonio Lacuti. young Italian, was
arrested last evening near the Reform
School by Polict man ". j. Rogers, and this
morning was charged as suspicious char
acter i'll Judge Scott's police court.
About four years ago Lacuti was lis
charged from the Reform School, where
he had served term. He Travelled all
over the United States, and returned tu
the District yesterday.
He told Judge Scott today that while In
Iowa man amed Turner had promised
To give him $4,000 and a gold watch ir lie
would come here and XIII Supt. ShalIen-
beIger, of the above Institution, and one Of
the assistant superintendents. Lacuti add
ed that he came here to carry out this
program Of double murder, when he WIS
arrested.
And you mean to say that you intended
TO carry out your rGul pIrpose il you were
not arrcstcd?''
That l woulda.' replied the swarthy
Sicilian,
Have this man examined as to his
mental cundition,'' was the sentence uf
the court.
The evening times., 1897-11-24

been able I" afford. 1t is, in word, an
effort To- give al II nominal 60 st what Others
charge high prices for: To reach these
thousands OF people unwilling to pay the
high prices Of the specialists, too proud
to place themselves on the plane OF paupers
and seek he inferior and unframed services
of Disi.eusary Doctors. a.
S,ra ange as 1t ma appear, hitherto the
popularity of the SO rate. however, has
nearly succeeded In defeating the ends
for which il was given. So many ap-
Piled toward the end OF the limited period
that only a part of the great multitude
could lie treated. In tie last two piuDths.
toward the close Of the per:od. { he aprar-
ent popularity of the rate actually brought
with IL So many applica nts that thepurpose
OF the offer was sadly interfered with. for
only small proportion could be cared FOR.
Doctor Mccoy is determined, however.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
The Hammer Presented.

The presentation of the District ban
ner took place at Goodwill Lodge. No. Z.
!. O. G. T., at the hall. Eleventh street
and MARYLAND avenue southwest, last
night. ViFitors attended FROM Little
Falls, Rescue and Star of Hope lodges.
There We're present also A. W. Campbell,
grand secretary, and Charles n. Phelps,
grand chaplain. District Lodge, No. 8,
was represented 10y the District Chief
Templar John c. Daley: District Secra-
tary John G. Moore. Mr.. Daley maGe the
presentation, and Chief TeInpar A. J..
Headley respon6ed. The good OF the order
was in charge of EDWARD ". Lihbey, and
a good program was rendered.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
The NUMBER OF CLERKS
Statement Showing How Many Are
Employed in the Treasury.
Maryland and the District Have
More 10 Their Credit Than They
Are Eniitled to Have.

statement has been prepared showing
that there are 2,5O9 persons employed in
the Treasury Department. Under tine
apportionment of the Va riuus States and
Territories, the District Of Columbia is en-
titled to onlynine positions in this depart
ment, but tn. District has 395 people eln.
ployed In the Treasury, an excess of $50
Maryland comes next, with an excess OF
109.
Many of the States are short Of what
they ought to have, the heaviest being: Ar
kansas ard California, &c each; Georgia,
"a; Iowa, 2s; Kansas, 35; PENNSYLVANIA.
.; Missouri, SO; Nebraska, 80; Texas. So:
Virginia, 46. f.;sd snt -
Secretary Gage has not; yet told any one
what he means by having the list prepared
at this time: but as there is such lively
agitation among Congressman for the modi-
fication OF the civil service regulations so
that more Republicans can get positions
and as the Secretary Informed a Member
recently that he intended to weed out the
barnacles in his department, there is q.
suspicion that something is about to hap
pen.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
Shooting Postponed.

In respect 10 the late Gen. Albert Ord
way, IT,, Thanksgiving turkey-siJotinr
matches Of the Engineer sharpshpoterS
was not held st the A rmury last night
Instead, the riflemen and their friends
gathered in the rooms at the ArmOry AMI
expressed their regret at the loss of the
late cnr'!mauder. 4 committee consisting
Of Capt j. :. Tumlinson, Lieut.. A o
Hutterly and nr. w. Il. Schaihirt Were
appointed L. draft resolutions To that er
lect. Capt. TomlinScn, in addressing
his company. spoke feeiingiy of rh.,
ieath OF the late general. He referred
to the interest the deceased alwa VS. took
In tie Engineer Battalion ma king il the
best company of Engineer sharpshooters N
The country today.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
THE MESSAGE COMPLETED
President Mckinley Has Finish
ed the Rough Draft.
The ADMINISTRATION POLICY
After Thanksgiving Day He VIII
Put on "A Few Finishing Touches.
The Plan for Tomorrow's Social
Events Rev. Howard wilher Ell.
mis- Appointed Militia Chaplain.

The President said some time ago tia
he expected to finish his message To Con
rress before Thanksgiving, and ne last night
completed the rough draft. He tod one OF
bis Cabinet ministers this morning that lie
.elt al IL the task was now off his hands.
His data has all been arranged the
policy of the Admins tr alton outlined
and the Recommendations put under ,heir
respective heads.
After tomorrow the President will go
,ver the draft, revis. the text where it may
oe needed and put a few finishing touches
to the document about which there is now
So much speculation.
Tomorrow the Presidential family VIII
attend Thank ksgivinG services, and the
White House VIII be closed to visitors dur
ing the day.
AT the dinner, which will he served at
z O'Clock, there will he present the Vice
President and Mrs. Hobart, Ensign and
Mrs. Smith, formerly Miss Fanny Hayes,
Of Ohio, and Miss Barber, of Canton, who
are now guests Of Mrs. Mckinley.
1t was stated officially at the White
House this morning that the President bad
given absolutely no considcrat tiUn to the
question of the Attorney Generalship To
succeed Mr.. McKenna, much less had he
determined the appointment finally.
This is one of the III alters laid over until
after Thank seiving and the completion of
the message. Several names have been sue
gested IL the newspapers, but beyond IN
occasional reference to the gossip he SEES
In print, the President has not given the
matter ary thought.
Several members of the Cabinet Con.
sumed much of the time of the President
This morning, and outsiders did not get
IN opportunity to see him. Attorney Gen
sral McKenna and Judge Day were with
Mr.. Mckinley some time and among lie
Senator's who saw him were PenrDse.
Hawley, Lindsay and Fairbanks.
Former leader Fanciulli, of the Ma rine
Band, called. He has composed a new
march called Prosperity, which has
been dedicated to the President. He wants
q proper sentiment and auiographic ac-
ceptance Of the dedication from the Presi
dent.
The usual contingent Of officeseeS RS
We're present, but did not secure access To
The council chamber.
The President today announced the Fol.
lowing appointments:
william Henry Heuer. major Corps OF
Engineer, L. s. A, To lie member of the
California debris commission.
Howard W. Ennis chaplain, with the
,f Infantry Militia of the District OF c.
uniia.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
HEART DISEASE,
sOME FACTS REGARDING THE RAPID
INCREASE OF HEART TROUBLES.
Do Not BE Alarmed, But Look fu.
the Cause.

Heart troubles at least among Americans
are certainly increasing and while this
may bc largely due to the excitement and
worry pf American business life. il is NOR.
often the result cf weak stomachs, of poor
digestion.
Real, organic Leart disease is incurab bic,
trouble is organic.
The close relation between Leart trouble
ard pcor digestion is because both Organs
are contFolled hy branches Of the same
great nerves, the Sympathetic and Pnen-
mor:,stric.
In another way. also. the heart IS af.
fctted hythatforn of poor digestion whici,
causes gas and fermentation frnm hal:-
,iigestcd fcod; there is Il feeling Of op-
preston ard hcaviness i'll the chest causes.
by pressure of the dist ended Stors,ach :, n
the heart and lungs interfering with thei,
action; hence Arises palpitdtion and Short
breath.
Poor digestion also poisons the blood.
nrakos it thin and watery, which irritates
and weakcns the heart.
The most sensible treatment for heart
troubles is to improve the digestion ana
To insure the prompt assimilation of food.
This can best be done by the regular
use after meals OF some safe, pleas
and effective digestive preparation, like
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, which ma be
found at most drug stores, and which ccn-
tain valuable. harmless digestive elements,
In a pleasant, convenient form.
1t is safe to say that the regular, per
sisteDt use Of Stwart's Dyspepsia Tablets
at meal time win cure any form OF stomach
trouble, except cancer of the stomach
Full sized packages of the tablets sod
by druggists at 5o cents.
Little hook On stomach troubles mailed
free. Address Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich
no22-24-26
The evening times., 1897-11-24
STOCK MARKET INACTIVE
Speculation Uneven Owing 10 Spe-
cial Movements. is-
Changes I'm the General Railway Lis.
Were Small, But the Tone Re-
mained Firm.

activity in the general list at the opening
OF the stock market. The speculation
again presented an uneven appearance,
owing to the special movements which
occurred.
Manhattan rose over per cent. On
the other hand Sugar. after opening up
3-S per cent, declined l 1-S per cent.
Chicago Gas W as heavy and slightly lower.
Jersey Central fell over point, with a
motive for the selling supplied by unsatis
factory reports from the anthracite trade.
Changes i'll the general railway list were
small. but the tone was firm. Govern.
inent bonds were unchanged.
The evening times., 1897-11-24

fourths OF the applicants under the oppor
tunity, in this case must be avoided. Fo
this reason this announcement contains a
two-fold message.
First-That this is absolutely and dis
tinctly the last opportunity under the SO
rate; that IL will, under no circumstances,
or on no condition, he extended after jan
uary /.
Second-That 1t lis respectfully requested
that those desiring TO take advantage Of
the opportunity cooperate with Doctor
Mccoy by doing early in the period.
This request Is made to obviate the
crowding OF the offices the last few days
of the month, and the consequent crowd
ing or shutting out OF hundreds who have
taken the time and pains to respond.
Doctor Mccoy VIII be grateful to those
patients who wish TO take advantage of
the opportunity IL they Will CO operate with
him IN this respect.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
CASES IN pcIIcE COURT.
Fines and Jail Sentences Awarded
Various Offenders, ss


Various Offenders. .s
Cases were disposed Of by Judge KIM
ball in the police court today az follows
William Belt, charged with larceny oi
two coats from Benjamin Walker, granted
Jury trial. 1azr -
Fleming Mickey and William Brooks.
charged with the larceny of a wheeibarrow
from Benjamin F. Beach, fined $40 or
thirty days each.
Albert c. Cross. charged with carry
ing concealed weapon, given sixty
days in jail.
William Belt, charged with assault
Ing Frances Winston, given sixty days
in Jail.
Emory A. Blagburn, charged with lar-
ceny OF lump OF gold from william A.
Lyon. given thirty days in Jail.
Emory A. BIagburu. charged with lar
ccny OF four Jumps of metal tooth-rilling
from william, A. Lyon, given thirty days
in Jail in each case.
Emory a. Biagburn, charged with Ia T.
cehy Of one gold tooth cap from William
A. Lyon, given thirty days in jail.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
TRIED TO HOLD UP A TRAIN.
Quick Work of tue Engineer Thwart'
ed the Robbers.

Dublin. Tex, Nov. "a. An attempt was
made tn hole up the westbound passenger
train ON the Rio Grande railroad yesterday
afternoon. Wien rounding curve into a
deep cut the engineer discovered that the
track was Obstructed by pile OF rocks
He reversed his engine and stopped his
train, and in an instant started back to tire
city. As the train slowed up four robbers
surrounded ii, and ordered all hands up
but seeing the train move backward, they
opened fire ON the engineer, who had
crouched behind the boiler To avoid their
bullets Many shots were fired, but no
one was hurt. The men wore no masks
A posse was organize at once.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
wARsHIps GOING TO CHINA.
German Fleet to sail for kiau Ch"
Raw I'm December.

Berlin, Nov 24.-The rumor which was
in circulation here yesterday that the
government Intended To send the war
ships Deutschland, Kaiserein Aug ista.
Ia yerr and Gefien tO the China station To
re-enforce the squadron OF Admiral Died
erich. is confirmed, and the vessels VIII
sail for Kiao Chou Bay. on the Shan.nng
Goa It, on December 10. The new contin-
gent will lie commanded by Prince Henry
OF Prussia, brother Of Emperor William.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
DIED.

LANE-On Tuesday, November %, 1897,
at . p m, JOHN LA NE, 220 Della wa re
avenue northeast.
Due notice OF funeral will he given. 1t
MANC0-on Tuesday, November 22.
1897, at l p. m., FlLIPP0 MANGO.
Relatives and friends are requested to
attend the funeral from the chapel of j.
William Lee, CDderta ker 332 Pennsylyania
avenue mort Invest, on Wednesday afternoon
at O'Clock. 1t
The evening times., 1897-11-24
Wv York Cotton Market.
Washington stock Excnap-e,

Sales-w"st End National Bank, at
lO4 IL: Traders National Bank, 10 at
40: Capital Traction, 20 at 80 3 4: L. $.
Electric Light. 20 at 10; M.rgenthaIer
Linotype. 10 at 142 IL: Lanston Monotyre.
so at ls 5-s, IA at 10. 20 at 1918.
After Call-U. :. Electric Light lGO at
III.
The evening times., 1897-11-24

DO you kIOw ii-at Won can have.
The Morning, Evening and Sunday
Time>-the only COMPLETE new.
paper publ shed In Washington
served 10 you by carrier for fif, V
cents n month?
The evening times., 1897-11-24
Aretas Blood Dead.

Boston, Nov. 24.-Aretas Blood died this
morning. He was director OF the Boston
and Maine Railroad, and president of the
large locomotive works at Manchester.
: II. He was eighty-one years old.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
Quarrel Led to a stahbing Affrav

Quarrel Led to Stabbing Affray.
Edward Smith and George Brown, walters
at the Vatoldi resta urant ON Ninth street.
had dispute about the ownership OF Il
quarter OF dollar, which Smith claimed
10 have won from his companion. Brown
is now confined to his bed, at No. T29
Fourth street northwest, with stab
wound over his heart and Smith is locked
up at the First precinct station.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
ITO PROTECT
THE PURPOSE
OF THE RATE.
How the Popularity Of the So Opportunity
Nearly Defeated It's Ends.
A Request Made to Obviate the Repeated Crowd
ing of the Mccoy Offices During the Conclud-
ing Days.

that the purpose Of the rate shall not be III
umately defeated. and hence this lengthy
extension until the first of the year. But
this extension must serve. The crowding
OF the offices on the last day Of the period,
the shutting ont OF leri,aps half or three
The evening times., 1897-11-24
VIII Soon Becin Work.

Niagara Falls, N. Y, Nov. 24.-The Cana
dian Niagara Power Company Is about to
begin work ON the Canadian side. Articles
Of consent have been received from the
Ontario government, and proposals for
electrical machinery are being solicited.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
BURGESS MUST DIE.
Motion for "a RearGnment of His
Case Denied.

Case Denied.
Albany, n. Y, Nov. "a. court Of
appeals today denied a motion for re-
argun' ent in the case of the People against
Charles Burgess. Burgess must now be
eIectroouted as result of his conviction
for the murder Of Henry V. Whitlock, in
Sterling, Cayuga county, in August, ls95
He entiCcd Whit!ock into a field 1T night
and killed Inn with q hatchet. Afterward
Burgess vent TO Whitlock S house and at
tempted to assault his wife.
The evening times., 1897-11-24

BurleigI's Condition Still Critical
Frederick Burleigh, who was brought To
the city last evening from Dickerson, and
sent to Freedmen's Hospital for treatment
of a pistol shot wound in the right breast,
is still in a critical condition.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
Tohacconist Cochran Assigns

John Cochran, tolacconist, doing brisi-
ness at No. 1921 Pennsylvania avenue, as
signed today without preferences. George
W. L. Van Sycleis named as receiver.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
FINANCIAL.
CORSON & MCCARTNEY,

" ''1ThN HINIIs
Members of the New York Stock Ex-
change, 1410 F st., Glover Building
Correspondents of Messrs. Moore 4 Schiey,
No. 80 Broadway.
Bankers and Dealers 81 ,,uv .rnInept Bonds
Deposits. Exchange Loans.
securities listed on the exchauges of
New York, Philadelphia, Boston ami Balti.
more bought and sold.
A speciality made of investment securi-
ties. District bonds and all local Kali
road, Gas, Insurance anu Telephone Stock
dealt In.
American Bell Telephone Stock bought
and sold. mh1S-tf
The evening times., 1897-11-24
AfAtsRIED.

23, S97. by Rev. W.S. o. Thomas, at the
residence of the brides mother, No. 3257
street tnorthwest, GEORGE II. ca LVERT,
of Washington, ID. c.. to MARY ALICE
KIRTLEY, of Washington, d. c. Item
The evening times., 1897-11-24
Until Jan. ISt
So a Month

All patients applying for treat
ment and all patients renewing trea;. j.
ment before january list. 1898, Will
he treated UNTIL. CURED at the
purely nominal rate of SO a month.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
Thanksgiving Day.

On Thursday, November rs, the
office Will he open from 10 "a. M
to 4 y. M. only.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
'Ex-div. III per cent. fan paid.

Chicago Gram a III fI OvIstOn Market
Corrected daily by w. b. Hibbs s Co.,
Bankers and Brokers. Members Of the
n. Y. Stuci: Exchange, 1927 street.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
Joseph Lees Case Cas-. Nolprossed.

A nol-pros was entered today in the
ease of JCsep Lee. charged with house
breaking.
The evening times., 1897-11-24
New York Stock Market.

Corrected daily by W. B. H;bbs & Co..
Bankers and Brokers. Members OF the
N. Y. Stock Exchange. 1427 F street.
The evening times., 1897-11-24

The popularity of the SO rate is not all
that Doctor Mccoy sought from it. 1t was
given for purpose, 1. e., that all who re-
quired medical treatment might avan
themselves of the same treatment that Only
those in good circumstances had hitherto
The evening times., 1897-11-24
Doctor McCOy'S. Record.

Matriculant at University OF New
York. k....................... ........ 1876
First honor man in his ella IS s,......... 1879
winner or famous LOOIkfs prize
February. ....................... 1879
Candidate for Belley ue Hospital ap-
pOintment, March. 1879
Chosen by competitive examination,
open to all the doctors of the world,
resident physician OF Bellevue Hos
pital. March,. ....................... 1879
serN ed as resident physician TO Belle
@. sue' 1879 lSsO
Dublin .................. - ] @ 1881
Formulation of regular treatment for
the cure OF catarrhal, bronchial and
lung diseases ..................... 1888
The second visit to Europe for fur
ther Hospital Study and Inspection.
Serving in the Laboratories OF Prof.
Koch, at Berlin .................... 1890
Study In Charitic Hospital of Berlin
and Royal Clinic under Won Berg
man 1871
Formulation of a system of medicine
based on the discovery of poison in
the blood as the origin Of disease. 1 s91
The world startled by Doctor McCoys
discovery of O cure for deaf ness,
september .................-...... 1898
Location OF permanent nat1onalprac-
ticc In Washington, March 2S...... / 1S96