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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
FOR A NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
Efforts Being Made TO Garry Out
George Washington's Idea.

Few people probably are aware of
the amount Of work that has been done
toward realizing George Washington's
idea of a great national university OF
the United States. For years he talked
and wrote about 1t, and at his death.
bequeathed $4,000 as a first endow-
ment. But in spite of the recognized
need of such an institution, more than
a century has gone by without seeing
it established.
The plan has had the endorsement OF
many of the presidents since Wash
inSton's time. John Hoyt several years
ago presented n memorial in regard
to national university to the senate,
and explained what had been done to-
ward establishing such a university.
In this document he shows that a great
and true university Is the leading want
OF America, that its realization should
now be possible, that the hindrances
of the early years had almost disap-
peared. AT the last session of congress
the committee to establish the uniVer-
sity of the United States, at whose re-
quest Hon. John w. Hoyt's memorial
was presented, brought in their report
recommending the passage of the bill
providing for the establishment of q
university.
This report, No 429, covers about one
hundred and fifty pages and contains
information that will he Of the great
est interest to those who wish to go
into the details of the plan. In order
to further the work, a national uni
versity committee of one hundred has
been appointed and local George Wash
ington memorial committees are being
formed.
Mrs. Ellen Richardson, Copley Square,
Boston, Mass, is the national chair
man; vice-chairman for Pennsylvania,
Mrs. William T. Carter, PIG Walnut
street, Philadelphia. Mrs. Girard S.
Mead, 643 Market street. has been ap-
pointed chairman of the Scranton work
and is now trying to interest all or
ganizations, associations clubs, schools
and colleges.
1t is believed that from all over the
country, small and large sums will
come from contributors for the George
Washington memorial certificates beau
tifully engraved and bearing a cut Of
George Washington, signed by chair
man of central and state committees
and their secretaries and treasurers,
will be given to every contributor as
a beautiful souvenir of their contri-
buttons. Each certificate will have a
coupon attached, which will be de-
tached and forwarded to Chief Justice
Fuller, LII. D., of the United States
Supreme court, for filing in the new
building when finished, making a per-
manent record Of every given name,
and the sum given by each. The GER
tifcates viii be ready for distribution
at the December meetings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

The friends Of Commissioner Powd-
erly of the immigration bureau are
preparing, in Washington, for any
fight which may be made on his con-
firmation by the senate. They conf
IDENTIFY predict that the fight will not
be successful, although they admit that
a number of influential labor leaders
throughout the country oppose his con-
f,rmation. Among these is J. w. Hayes,
the secretary-treasurer of the knights
OF Labor. 1t is claimed that no OPP
position will be made by the officials
Of the American Federation of Labor.
1t is alleged by Mr.. Powderlys
friends that the fight by Mr.. Hayes
and others is on personal grounds.
There has been some talk that the
Knights Of Labor would relax their
opposition provided G. j. Corey should
be appointed chief of the bureau of en-
craving and printing, but there APP
pears TO be no ground for such a deal,
and nobody able to confirm it.
As q matter of fact. it is authorita-
lively stated that Mr. Corey has with
drawn the application filed at the
treasury for appointment.
While there has long been talk about
a change in the management of the
bureau nothing has been decided upon,
and there will probably not be for a
long time. Mr.. Johnson. the present
incumbent, is protected by the civil
service law, and his work so far has
been satisfactory. Any change made
in the office would be by the secre-
tary Of the treasury and not by the
president. as is generally supposed.
A Washington dispatch in yestar-
days Philadelphia Press confirms the
substance of the foregOing-that the
opposition to Mr.. POwderly's confirma
tion will amount to nothing-and says:
"Mr. Powderly has been in office a
sufficient time to demonstrate his fit
ness for the place. His administration
promises to be unusually strict and
with a view to the full enforcement of
the laws as they now stand
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
RYAN MAKES A KICK.
Says He Was Treated Unfairly in His
Bout with Judge.

The complaint in an evening paper Of
Tommy Ryan, who was defeated by
Jimmy Judge i'm Thursday nights box
ing contest, comes with very poor
taste from one who was as clearly
whipped as was Ryan. Those who wit
messed the bout know that at least
three and possibly four times the gong
spoiled Judges chances of sending
Ryan to copeland.
Ryan alleges that Referee Ed. Cole
man permitted Judge to hit in the
Clinches. There never was a contest
when an agreement not to hit with one
arm free was not broken. Judge broke
il Thursday night--that is admitted
and so did Ryan, but in the case Of
the former the damage was always
not after they had cinChed. That
Ryan Is n good, clever man cannot be
questioned, but he was against a bet
ter one Thursday night, and under
these circumstances his criticism of so
good and honest a referee as Coleman
hurts the complainant and does no
harm to the latter.
Allowing a reasonable time for Ryan
to secure forfeit money his willingness
to meet Judge again cannot be denied.
He has been in the business long
enough to know. however, that chal-
lenge without the collateral is bonn
bast and unless he posts a reasonable
sum within one week he will he judged
as one who was whipp ed and doesn't
wish to be reminded of it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
TO BE SENTENCED TODAY.
Abbate viii Hear How Long lie Is to
STAY in Phiiadelphin,

Sentence will be imposed today on
Saverio Abbate, who was adjudged
guilty of murder in the second degree
by Judge Edwards, on Tuesday last
There is much speculation as to what
the length Of his term will he. Twen-
ty years is the maximum that can he
imposed.
Van Horn will not be sentenced until
next Saturday, if then. The rule for
new trial, granted Thursday, will be
argued next Friday morning. If no
new trial is granted, sentence will be
passed upon him the next day.
Others who will be sentenced in court
today are oscar Aronson, assault and
battery; Dominiclt Yonkobski, assault
and battery; Harry CourtriGht, lar
ceny; Charles Jacobs, assault and bat
terry; William Tyson, criminal assault;
John S. Bortree, assault and battery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
WILL OPEN ON MONDAY.
Changes in the NickelOdeon Are
About Completed.

Davis Nickelodeon will open its doors
to the public next Monday at p, m.
The change that has been wrought in
the house since last Saturday night,
when it closed is marvellous. All of
the seats on the first floor were re-
moved, as well as the floor beneath
them and the theater was divided 50
as to provide a curio hall 27x60 feet in
size.
The prevailing color of the decora
tions of the curio hall are light blue.
cream and brown. When completed the
hall will be one of the handsomest in
the country. In the theater there will
be seats for 200 on the first floor.
The balcony will seat as many more
and will have standing room for $50
1t has always been conceded that
Manager Davis is hustler. and the
manner in which he has pushed along
the work of remodelling his theater
gives new evidence of that fact.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

To Avoid Colds.

In these days of changeable weather
it is difficult to avoid colds unless the
system is kept thoroughly purified. An
essential feature in this respect is to
keep the pores of the body open. There
is nothing to be efficacious in this line
of treatment as the Turkish bath. At
PurCells bath house, on Linden street,
Court House square, the best of SER
vice is always given. The establish
ment is in charge Of experienced rub
bers and masseu RS. For a grip cold
try a Turkish bath and you will re-
joice Ladies' days, Tuesdays and Fri
days in the forenoon
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

Elmira. Syracuse and other York state
points and from cities in the New Eng
land states.
The installation ceremonies will take
place in st. Thomas college hall, COM
mcncing at 2 o'clock. They will be
preceded by a reception in the hall,
at which collation. will be served.
At the conclusion Of the ceremonies a
banquet VIII be enjoyed at the Jer-
n1Nn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
SECURED HIS CERTIFICATE.
VI. J. Kelly, County Trensurer-E Elect,
Preparing to Take Office.

County Treasurer-clect NJ. ]. Kelly
yesterday received his certificate Of
election from ProthOnotary Pryor and
tho certificate wh N he must receive
from the county c, umissiOncr is be-
ing prepared for hin.
That there will be any opposition to
Mr.. Kelly taking his Office when his
term begins--Jan. lis nothing more
than idle rumor. There is no movement
to put any barrier in his way and
even if there was it would cause no
worry, as there is no question as to
his right to assume his duties when
the term for which he was elected be-
gins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

and has a head who is responsible to
the firm for satisfactionu to patrons
ard profit. The millinery department,
for instance. represents in value, ap-
pointment, quantity Of stock and eX-
tent an average city millinery store.
The same is true of the cloak. shoe.
grocery or any other department that
might be designated. Any department
is very accessible from the fact that
the building does not contain par
tition nor a counter cXcept near its
four walls. Goods near the center Of
any floor are displayed in show cases
or are contained on racks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
BEFORE BREAKFAST. s

rather pretty sentiment has been
planned in connection with the closing OF
the public schools tie day before Christ.
mas. AT noon on that day while the
school bells are ringing the pupils will
recite in concert these two verses by Ten
nyson
Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky;
The flying cloudy, the frosty light;
The year is dying in the night;
Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.
Ring out the old, ring i'm the new
Ring, happy bells, across the snow;
The year is going let him go:
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
TOWN T0PILS AT ACADEMY.
Is Pleasing Large Audiences at That
Play House.

The "Town Topics" company closes
it's engagement at the Academy Of
Music tonight. At yesterdays matinee
and evening performances there We're
large audiences that enjoyed the farce
Immensely.
There is nothing objectional in the
face end the fun goes merily on from
start tc finish. There will be a mat
inec this afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
MANY VISITORS WILL COME.
Scranton Council, Knights of COIum-
bus Will he Instituted Sunday,

Six hundred Knights of Columbus
are expected here from near and far
tomorrow, on the occasion of the in
stitutiOn of a council of that order i'm
this city.
A special train will arrive from Phil
adelphia Sunday morning, bearing a
delegation Of three hundred As many
more will come from Binghamton
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

w. S. Huslandor is a candidate for
member of the Board of Control Of the
Ninth ward He is eminently qualified
for the position. His education, train
ing and experience give him the right
to earnestly solicit the votes Of tho
Republicans at the caucus next Thurs
day evening at the city hall. "s
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
Kemp platinotype pictures are so
unlike photographs that they make
new ana novel Christmas Sits. lO3
Wyoming avenue.
General John II. GordOn.

the famous eX-Confederate soldier and
a popular ex-senator of the United
States, will deliver his remarkable lee
ture, THE Last DAYS Of the Confed-
eracy," in the Y. NJ. c. A. Standard
Course, Monday evening, Dec 10,
Tickets now on sale at Y. NJ, c. A.
office ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
LOAN OF SI20, 1000.
Secured to Pay the Board of Trade
Building Bonds.

on Jan. ] the Board Of Trade Real
Estate company will redeem its bonds
to the extent of $12O,O0O and make 1
per cent in the operation.
The bonds were to have been re-
deemable on or after Jan. /. They bore
interest at per cent. To redeem them
the company has arranged, through
it's attorneys, Warren & Knapp, for a
loan Of $4,000 from the Equitable
Life Assurance society at per cent.
The Board of Trade building is the
security,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
TRAUGOTT'S STORES CLOSED.
One Here aud Another in Carbondale
Levied Upon by the Sheriff.

Julius Traugott's millinery stores in
this city and Carbondale were yester-
day closed by the sheriff.
The executions were as follows: ST.
mon Abetes, $1,000; Werman & Co.,
S5.12113; Scranton Savings bank, 81 .5OO
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
MRS. DECKER is DEAD.
Badly Burned Wednesday Evening in
Her 'ebstcr Avenue Home.

Mrs. Er. est Decker, Of Webster
aven, ., who was badly burned We'd
nesday evening while lighting a lamp,
died during Thursday night.
The unfortunate woman suffered in
tense agony. AT no time following the
accident was there any hope for her
recovery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

a handsome map Of Alaska and all
details as to routes, supplies, cost of
same, transportation charges, etc. etc.
furnished free, by writing f. j. Moore,
General Agent, Nickel Plate Road. 23
Exchange street, Buffalo, n. Y. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
POWDERLY'S FRIENDS
WILL STAND BY HIM
Ready for Any Fight Against the Sen
ate's Confirmation.
SOME LABOR LEADERS OPPOSE HIM

Among These Is Secretary Treasurer
Hayes, Of the Knights OF Labor.
Alleged That the American Feder-
alton ofLabor viii Offer No Oppo-
sition to the Noted Leader.- Much
oftho Fight Is Said to BE on Per-
sonal Grounds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
CouI..COaIssGOnI,

First-class coal, egg, stove and chest
nut. delivered anywhere in the city Of
1000 pound lots at $2.55 per net ton.
Delivered in Dunmore at $3.50. A.
Mowery, Dunmore, telephone 1878. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

Complete report of the great siX-day
bicycle race i'm tOmOrrow's Scranton
Sunday Free Press. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

Nctf'BS goes farther for Xmas pres
ents than a dozen cabinets. no better
place than Grifiins to get them. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

BE sure you get the Scranton Sunday
Free Press tomorrow. @#
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

An elegant new line of Genuine French
Organdies; exclusive designs. Fin
ley's ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

See the elegant hand painted china
at BeVan's store, 2l1 Wyoming ave. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

Twining, optician 125 Penn avenue, in
Harris drug store. Hours Q a. m, .
D, m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
BIG FLOOR SPACE.

An idea of the magnitude of the cS-
tablishment may be cleaned from the
fact that it's floor space if spread over
one surface would cover five acres, as
much as would be occupied by SO stores
of the average size now located on
LackaWanna avenue. 1t requires near
ly 125 incandesCent arc lights and 200
incandescents of 16-candle power to
light the building. On the FIVE floors
are 100000 worth of goods on sale,
This big sum does not include show
cases, shelving, appliances or store fur
niture and furnishings. The stores
own electric and power plant is now
being erected in the rear and will
contain machinery for running the ele-
yators and the pneumatic cash system
and lighting the place.
1t will require about 400 employees to
conduct the business. This fact can
not be realized from an exterior view
Of the building or visit to the street
floor but after one has made an in
spection from roof to basement and OBJ
served the army of salespeople, office
employees, buyers heads of departments
ana shipping and transfer employees,
the number necessary to operate such
a business will be appreciated. For
it's employees, the firm has no rules 9TH
er than the most ordinary kind, pre-
fering to employ only such people as
can be left. to their own honor and
common sense. This liberality and
wisdom Is appreciated in the Wilkes
Barre store as attested by the esteem
i'm which the six brothers are held
by their employees i'm their native city.
Newspaper space does not permit
mention, even in q general way, Of the
goods on sale. Someone asked of Mr..
Arthur Long last evening: you don't
sell locomotives or telephones do you?"
I'VE haven't any in stock" was the
reply, hut we can get them for you"
This little scrap of conversation indi-
Gates the great variety of goods the
store contains, groceries, smoked
meats, furniture, wall paper, carpets,
bedding, crockery, toilet articles mill
linerY goods, books, toys, shoes-and
SO on, ad lib. and in never-ending
variety.
DEPARTMENT SYSTEM.
Each department is a store in itself
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
We Omen Today

BE sure you get the Scranton Sunda
Free Press tomorrow. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

Complete report Of the great six-day
bicycle race in tomOrrOw's Scranton
Sunday Free Preas. ss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

4 great nsny new styles I'm Photos
for Xmas at Griffn's. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

Evergrsens for porches at Clark $,
POI Washington avenue ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
TOnight's Concert.

Bauer's Band will render the follow
ing programme at Jonas Longs Mann
moth Department store this evening:
l. March, THE Vanguard" ....Heed
2. Overture, "Tustspiew keller Bella.
3. Dance, The Rose Of Costello"
Roiter
4. Cornet solo, Air Nari" :. Robinson
Mir. Miles.
;. Overture, "A jolly Night. Boyer
6. Selection, "El Captain" .Sousa
:. Patrol, Blue and Grey". Dolby
s. Overture, "Slavish Melodies. Till
3. Medley, "A Gay Time. ...... Boyer
10. March, Detroit Press. Chambers
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
Is Your Brain Tired!
Tnke Horsford,s Acld rhosnhnto.

1t supplies the needed food for the
brain and nerves, and makes eXertion
easy. ~"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
Lewis, Reilly 4 Davies

Busy Shoe Store. win be open even
ings during December. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11

BEECHAM'S PILLS will dispel the
"hlues."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
LONGS BIG STORE
WAS INSPECTED
Thousands Visit Scranton's New Nam.
moth Department Establishment.
wlLKEs.BARRE EMPLOYEES ON HAND

The Firm Furnished Them n Special
Train TO and from wilkes. Barre.
over $4,000 Persons Looked the
Store over and Marvelled at Its
Completeness and Extent -- Floor
Space of Five Acres Contains
100000 Worth of Goods.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-11
DEPARTMENT SYSTEM.

Each department is a store in itself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-15
ISSUE is JOINED NOW.
WebbMcNalI Refuses POintblank
to Issue License
To the Mutual Life Insurance
Co. of New York.
This Places Him in Contempt o
Judge williams Who Can Now
Cause His Arrest.

Webb McNan, superintendent of in
surance late yesterday afternoon, in
declining to accept the rendered $3.50 in
fees and issue therefor license to the
Mutual Life Insurance company of
New York, at the request of John E.
Lord, state agent for the company, de-
liberately violated the order of the
United States court, made by Judge
Williams and proceedings charging con-
tempt will be brought against him as
soon as the attorneys for the insurance
company can prepare the papers
The demand for the license was made
by Mr. Lord but Mr.. McNau declined to
issue it.
The conversation between the two
men was short each stating his pO-
sitfOn in decisive but polite language
In departing from the office Mr.. Lord
wished Mr.. McNau a pleasant good
afternoon" and was accorded similar
response.
When cited to appear for contempt
and ordered to Jail Mr.. McNan will APP
ply for release upon writ of habeas
corpus before the United States SUI
preme court and secure a speedy set
tlement of the controversy as to the
power of the federal court to interfere
in the states affairs. If the higher
court ordersd McNau to issue the Ii
cenSe he will do so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-15

Pa, and it was not until two years aft
erWard that HOyt got it into Satisfac-
tory shape and sent it to New York.
When it was first produced it didn't
contain half the stuff it contains now.
Hoyt will make experiments no mat
ter hiW much money he loses by them
and this is probably. the reason of the
great success of all his productions.
Now the part I play was an expert
ment. Hoyt made up his mind that he
could run in a little insurance and di-
VOrce business, and created the part I
am playing. He sent for me one day
and L arrived at 4 o'clock on the even
ing of the day the play was to be pre-
scented. You must put this part on to-
night, Marble said he. But I haven't
any time for study No matter said
he; you are supposed to be reading a
newspaper in your part and take your
lines and paste them in that newspa-
per. Between reading and memoriZing
you can make it gO.' Well. 1 did the
way he said, and that was the way the
part was first put on. At the end of
the performance he was greatly pleas
ed with the experiment, and made the
feature permanent
Mr. Clay Clement. the young roman
tic actor, will visit Topeka for the first
time next Monday night, presenting at
the Crawford theater 1.-The New Do
mln1On, play of which he is himself
the author. Within the past two years
Clement has attracted as much atten-
ton as any of the younger romantic
dclOIS, anu IflIS year eastern CRITICS
have cOmplimented him highly on his
work, and his judgment in selecting his
present supporting company This com
pany includes Mr.. Frank Aiken, who
was Frank Mayo's leading support last
year in ''Pudden-Head Wilson," Mr..
Jeffery D. Williams, Mr.. Carlton Macy,
Miss Kara Kenwyn, Miss Eleanor Car
ey and Mr.. Charles Craig.
The plot of The New Dominion cen
ters about the love of a German gem
tleman, transplanted to southern soil,
for a daughter of the south. 1t is a
pretty romantic story, and Mr.. Glenn
ent deserves a large audience Monday
night. The sale of seats opened at
Rowley & Shows drug store this morn
ing.
The Faust Brothers Comedy COM
pany will give their first performance
at the Crawford theater tonight, max
ing the third performance of their en-
gagement. The second performance
was given at the rand Opera House
last night.