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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27

to the needs of its inmates for a long
time to come. The architecture is
French Renaissance, noble in proper
tions and dignifed and substantial in
effect. No "frlls" will be found any
where. The most rigid economy has
been exercised in the matter of decor
ations, although the materials used
have been the best obtainahle.
BRICK AND STONE.
The building is Of red brick, with
white sandstone trimmings, many large
handsome windows and wide verandas.
The stately beauty of the massive, yet
graceful, turrets, make it distinctive in
style and the frontage toward the up
per valley affords a magnificent pros
pcct. The extent of the building as it
now stands is 12j feet front, with a
depth of 14O feet, giving accommoda-
tions for about sixteen old ladies and
seventy children, besides those in
charge, and the corps of servants.
The interior is admirably adapted to
the needs of such a family. The old
ladies' rooms, each 9xt3 feet, are lo-
Gated on the first floor, separated by
a corridor from their pleasant dining
room. a large sitting room contains
a huge fireplace and will be furnished
in a fitting manner. These apartments
look out upon the broad piazzas and
are the sunniest and brightest imagin-
able.
The left lower room on the first floor
is to be the private sitting room of the
much loved and respected matron,
Mrs. A. X. Walker. The second floor
lower rooms are to he devoted to her
use and that Of her sister and assist
ant, Miss Solomon, whose faithful,
gentle presence is so much appreci-
ated in the Home.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27
RAGING PRAIRIE FIRE.
Two Ranches Are DESTROYED and
Others Are in Danger.

Clayton, n. NJ, Nov. ga prairie
fire is sweeping over the country south
of this point. The grass is very high
and there has been no rain for weeks.
The course of the fire is through the
great cattle range belt, and for more
than two hundred miles there is no
barrier in its path. The wind is blow
ing very hard from the north.
Thousands of sheep are in danger
and are being rushed to places of safe
ty. Should the wind change to the
south, which is now indicated by clear
ing skies, the danger will not be 50
great, otherwise there is no estmat-
ing the probable destruction. So far
only two ranches have been destroyed,
but many are now exposed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27

1t is a common thing to bring proof
of the value of health-giving remedies
from those who have been restored.
Warner's Safe Cure does not require
this. 1t stands prominently upon an
eminence of its own, and while there
are thousands of people in America
alone who have voluntarily acknowl-
edged it's vast benefit to them, it does
not require their endorsement to prove
to any sufferer that it can help, that it
can cure, that it can brighten the face,
remove the lines of care and thus rem
der through the channels of health,
that pleasant attractiveness so much
desired. a trial of this great remedy
will fully prove to you the truth Of
this assertion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27
Shore Acres.

James A. Herne means TO keep the pub
lie interested in his play, "Shore Acres. ="
For this seasons production Of this beau
tiful comedy-drama he has engaged Ar
chic Boyd, Atkins Lawrence, +. j. Dom
nelly, William II. Button, II. p. White
more, James Burrows Augustus Wolford
James Fenton and the Misses Peanne
Otis, Belle Theodore, Madge Claire Ethel
Connolly, Lillian Claire, Eliza Hudson
and that clever child actress, Gladys
Green. In the production that shore
Acres" is to have at the Lyceum next
Monday night Archie Boyd is to appear
as Nathaniel Berry There will be entire
new scenery and some new mechanical
effects. The advance sale of seats begins
tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock and a
rush is anticipated, The company and the
scenery are the best ever used in pre-
senting this great play.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27

So much interest is constantly eX-
pressed in the Home for the Friend
less that something definite regarding
the new building will be appreciated
by the public at this time. From be-
ginning Of a rented house of eight
rooms opening with sixteen inmates in
1871 the institution has far outgrown
the larger quarters built three years
later. where since that time the ever
increasing family has been sheltered.
Six years ago the late John Il. Smith
who had always been a good friend Of
the Home, donated a plot of land near
the Oral school for new building
1t was not at first deemed advisable to
attempt its construction. since although.
the people Of Scranton were ever gener-
Gus toward this pet institution of the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27
Darkest America.

Darkest America" Is the title Of a
comedy drama that will be the attrac-
tion at the Academy OF Music the first
half OF next week, The scenes are laid
in the South and deal with negro life
i'm all its phases, depicting their home
life. All the characters are taken by gem
une negroes. Mr., and Mrs. BILLY" Nc
CLAIM are the leading lights of the drama.
Darkest America" Is a spectacular
comedy-the large company of negroes
enter into the spirit OF the various scenes
so naturally the audience Is aroused to
enthusiasm A gorgeous spectacular
street pageant will be given at noon to-
day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27
A GnY New Yorker.

If you enjoy a good laugh, then by all
means secure your seat for the perform
ance of "A Gay New Yorker" which will
appear at the Academy of Music on Dec.
>, and 4. "A Gay New Yorker" is brim-
ming over with good, clean comedy, and
the company that has been secured to in
terpret the same have made regulations
for themselves as laugh makers. 1t is a
three-act musical farce comedy and the
fun never lags for a moment, but keeps
up to the very last, while throughout the
play, songs, dances, marches mcdleys
and high class specalties are introduced
by an exceptionally strong company Of
star artists headed by Ed Rogers and Ed
Ryan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27

Manager Pitou makes a speciality of
placing clever people in the minor roles
of his production, and the result is a
performance in each case of unqualified
excellence, quite unusual with the aver
age play producer, In the performance
of "The Cherry Pickers" an excellent
example of this kind is afforded The cast
this season contains sucn well-known
players as Ralph Delmore, Robert T.
Haines, Nat Jones, r. V. Ferguson, Ed
ward Poland, Frank Inslee, George Bren-
nan, William =. Sprague, j. o. Lo Brasse,
William c. Riley, Lorraine DreuX, jennie
SaAteree and Gertrude Dawes. "The
Cherry Pickers" will be seen at the Ly-
ceum next Wednesday evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27
PRIDE OF THE CITY,
NEW HOME BUILDING
Story Of a Struggle 10 Meet the Needs
Of Poor Children.
MRS. WILLIAM CONNELL'S NOBLE GIFT

A Memorial TO Her Deceased Daugh-
ters.-BeautituI Design by Architect
Davis--Some oftbe Donors of Fur
nishings-.Name of Local Dealers
who Are Concerned in the Pcrfec-
tion of Details in the Institution,
which Is Now Almost Completed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27
BLIZZARD IN THE WEST.
1t Rages in Five States and Mercury
DTODS.

st. Paul. Nov pa blizzard Of no
mean proportions is now raging in the
northwest. Despatchcs from points in
Minnesota, Iowa, Montana and the two
Dakotas state that q heavy snowstorm,
accompanied by a medium wind, but a
much lower temperature, has prevailed
most of the day.
At Helena the highest point reached
was 30 above. while at 8 o'clock last
night it had dropped to II. The low
est temperature was at Battlefield,
where early last evening the thermom-
etCr registered 10 degrees below zero.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27

The Spooner Comedy company will close
it's weeks engagement at the Academy of
Music tonight by producing The Col
onel's Daughter" The matinee bill will
be Little Miss Nab" Yesterday after
noon "The Judges Wife" was presented
and last night Hazel Kirk"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27
EVENTS OF THE TURF.

Lexington, KY, Nov, 2G.-Raining hard;
track sea of mud. Summarizes:
First race, maidens, eleven-siXteeaths-
Fantanus third: time, Ll5l2.
Second race, one milG-CdiHs won, Re-
becca b second, Lucy Il third; time, 1.50
Third race, mile and seventy yards.
loyalty won, Sir Ebony second; LakeView
Palace third; time, 1.52,
Fourth race turlongs--Armorel won,
Miss Arnold second, Lena Myers third;
time, l0I
Baltimore, Nov. 2G.--Gloomy weather
again confronted visitors to pimlico to-
day. The track was very heavy and it
took n strong horse to stand the pace.
DESPITE the unfaVOrable weather the
crowd was large and fun Of speculation.
Lady Disdain furnished the surprise of
the day. She was entered I'm the fourth
event for six furlongs and was so poorly
backed that tn closing odds were % to l.
First race, 6i2 furongs Byron Cross " on,
Booker second, Laurel Leaf third time,
l.25A
Second race, furlonps-Prompt won,
Tromargo second, summer Sea third}
time, llSh.
Third race, mile-X-Ray won, Esher-
down second, Easter tide third; time
l46la.
Fourth race, furlongs--Lady Disdair
won, Babiecl second, Sanwer third time
III.
Filth race, mile and sixteenth-squar
won, Rossifer second, King T third; time
l,5l.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27
Defined.

"Pa, what do the Populists mean by
Keep I'm the middle of the road?"
"They mean that they have been kicked
of both sidewalks Truth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27
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Neglect of a common Cold leads TO
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No one dies of Pulmonary disease
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27

1t il hoped that many friends win
offer to endow beds in the chiI6rUn's
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-26
CHURCH MUSIC.
4 DosarO In N0no 70 Return % sinplOP ana
More Devotional Composition.

4 Dozaro In Mouo to Return % sinploP asa
Nero Devotional Composition.
Special Cable DssDdteA to TIE sUN.
LONDON, Sept. 25.-An interesting discussion
In Rome on the question Of church music reveals
q strong desire to return to the true church
music, namely. the Gregorian chant and the
compositions of Palestine and his school. The
Congregation of Rites has frequently revised
the rules Of the music services. but they have
been nugatory. owing to the opposition Of the
rectors and chapters Of the churches, especially
the chapel masters-
The famous Jesuit review. CiVthd Cattolied.
I'VE years ago made O vigorous campaign
against ecclesiastical music In r me. including
the Pope's Chapel. Tho writer. Father Do santi.
was silenced ct tho instance Of the chapel
masters, organists and singers. 1t seemed 40 II
the system which had resisted many regenera'
tors, including List, was likely to DO perpetu'
sted, but the reformers are now encouraged by
the removal of tho intolerant Project of Rites.
who has been succeeded by the friendly Jesuit
Cardinal Mazzella.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-26
EARTHQUAKE IN MAINE.
Two Shocks Felt Yesterday in the Eastern
Part OF the state.


BANGOR. Me-, Sept. 25.-Eastern Maine felt
two earthquakes shocks about l o'clock this after
noon. Tho frst shock lasted about i've seconds.
There was a calm for about five minutes. and
then a second and a more severe shake was ex-
perienced, which lasted for ten seconds. Houses
were shaken so severely that in some cases the
inmates hurried out of doors in alarm. Stoves
and dishes ratified and here and there a chin
ney toppled over.
The motion was from northeast to southwest.
1t was a quick and sharp conclusion and was
accompanied by a rumble like that made by a
heavy team passing over a plank bridge. Tho
weather was fine and warm. In this city the
shock was not so noticeable as 1t was in the
smaller towns.
BELFAST. Me-. Sept. 25.-Newe from Winter
port. Brooks. Searsport. Liberty. Burnham. City
Point, Swanville, and Waldo Is to the effect that
the earthquake was felt in those places. 1t
seemed to be most severe to the All
this part OF the State felt the shock.
RocKLANp. Me-, Sept. 25.-An earthquake
shock was felt here a few minutes after / O'Clock
this afternoon. The shock was felt in all towns
In this region and buildings were shaken, but no
apparent damage was done.
PENNINGTON, Me-. Sept. 25.-At three min
utes past l to-day an earthquake shock was felt
here. Tho motion was northeast to southwest
and lasted Ave seconds.
BINGHAM, Me-. Sept. 25.-Soon after ! o'clock
this town was swayed so violently by n shock of
earthquake that several chimneys were over
thrown. A telegraph operator at work was
pitched out OF his chair.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-26
CANADA oLAINs L ZIG ISLAND
she moists the Uaion Jack Over Bamn Land
aud Gallo u British.

she Moists the Uaion Jack Over BAmn Land
aud Gala u British.
ST. JOINS. Newfoundland, Sept. 25.-what
may prove to be an international complication
wassrevealed on tho arrival here to-day Of the
Canadian exploring steamer Diana from Hud-
son Bay. During her cruise there in the past
three months she visited Cumberland Sound,
the scat of Arctic whale fishery, and hoisted
the British flag on the Island Of Bafin Land. no
tifying the residents that tho territory was
a part OF the Canadian possessions. When re-
quested to explain this proceeding to-day the
members OF the expedition said the matter was
unimportant and without political signin-
cameo.
But It appears that tho region has been fro
quentod by American whalers from New Lon
don sinco early In the century. They estab-
lished stations there and built permanentjstruc-
lures. Since that time Scotch firms have estab.
Mshed two ~stations there. and the gradual de.
cline OF whaling caused the Americans TO aban.
don 1t, so they sold out to tho Scotchmon and
closed their station. The territory has never
been formerly annexed, Though Great Britainis
domination has been rather acQuissced In.
The Canadians now want to make assurance
doubly certain, and 30 have stolen O march on
| all competitors.
Whether tho United States will consider the
territory worth claiming or whether that country
has sufficient grounds for establishing q claim 1,
not for us TO say, but Canada has won this trick
The DianA's cruise was quito successful.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-26

Supreme Court in the First Department, the
" most prominent Republicans mentioned
were eX-Jmdge Thomas Allison and Theron g.
Strong. There was talk in some quarters
or rather, nominating, Justice Van Brunt;
but, this, talk was not hoard in high
circles. 1t was merely gossip. and 10
given for that, for tho reason that tho very gen-
oral expression was decidedly In opposition TO
either nominating or indorsing Justice Van
y%ention are to nominate two Judges Of the City
Court, and tho names heard yesterday for these
nomination. included those Of Julius Mayor,
Henry c. Botty, George Edwin Joseph and
Elisha x; Camp. Only one name was hoard for
ton. Nothing definite has b. en- determined con.
corning the candidate for County Clerk,
although the name of Gen. George Van
i SSh"'s s,,S WAS SSssy prominently Beo m I'd heard 10th,
candidate for Register. The friends of Commits
the nominr ton and Gen. O'Beirne himself Is
working like a day laborcr TO capture the prize.
District Attorney Qlcott will be nominated to
succeed himself. Various names were heard as
10 nominations for President of Manhattan
that they hoped to induce yiGS- President JslRes
NO. esnSoh ssecssHsd
Cornelius ~. Bliss IA Treasurer OF tho Re-
publican National Committee. There are four
Coroners to be nominated ON Thursday night.
Yet the only three Republicans who appeared
ycs erday to have the slightest chance OF being
nominated are DR.. 7. X. Tuthill Ia renoninR-
tom, DR.. Gustav Scholer. and Gabriel Van Colt.
However, very little OF a positive nature could
be said Yesterday concerning the nominations
for county offices. More definite | formation
will be forthcoming after the Republican City
Convention adjourns on Tuesday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-26
BADENI FOUNDED IN a DUEL.
Tho Fr,uae Minister or Austria Likely 10 Lese
One Of His Arms.
Special Cable Despatch 10 TIE sv-

Special Gable Despatch 10 THE Sun.
vienna, Sept. 25.-Count Casimir Badeni,
Prime Minister Of Austria, was seriously wound
cd this morning by a pistol shot received in .
duel with Herr Wolf, n member of the Reichs-
rath and Of tho German National party. Tho
duel grow out Of an alteration between tho
Premier and Herr Wolf in which the latter
called Count Badeni a blackguard.
Herr VOLTS bullet ploughed It's way along
the whole length of Count Badeni's arm, which.
It Is likely. will have to be amputated. Count
Badeni's resignation from the offices OF Premier
and Minister Of the Interior Ia expected.
Tho Opposition in tho Reichsrath yesterday
carried q proposal not to elect the forty men,
bers provided by the statutes from the Inter,
haus to the Austrian Delegations until they
had settled their outstanding accounts with tho
Government.
The President Of the Chamber admitted four
issxAtonr2pr esent House as ..tcnGn'N
Id German and ~anti-Semitic speakers de.
clared that the Government Intended to send
tho House homo whenever the Delegations
were chosen, and enact the remaining legisla.
ton by means Of the most.absolute orders in the
Council without the sanction OF q Parliament.
Five motions to impeach Premier Bsdeni are
already before the Reichsrath.
Later.-Although the wound sustained by
Count Badeni is q severe one, 1t turns out to be
less serious than was at first thought.
The bullet has been extracted. and the sur
geons say that their patient will be convalesceni
in q week. His condition does not prevent him
from transacting urgent business.
Emperor Francis JosepN has sent a message tc
the Count expressing his warmest sympathy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-26
rysrRUoTIoNs TO BARRIERS.
The Sanitary Precautions They viii ne n.
suiFea to Observe In PAris.

Tho Sanitary Precautions They viii No Re-
suirea to Observe In Earle.
Special Gable Despatoh to THE Sun.
LONDON. Sept. 25.-The sanitary authorities
of Paris have Induced the Project of Police 70
issue stringent instructions to BARRIERS. inform.
ing them that all metal instruments must DO
plunged directly after use into boiling. soApy
water. All combs of tortoiseshell. ivory or cell
luloid must be replaced as far as possible BY
metal. % 40 to be more easily cleansed and dis
infected. Scissors, razors. clippers and brushes
must be kept in a stove and heated to 1907 cent?
grade, or in q receptacle containing a prescribed
chemical solution. before use. Shaving brushes
must be dipped In boiling water. Instead of
powder puts blowers must DO used. Finally.
hairdressers must wash their hands before pass
ing to another customer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-26
CURRENCY REFORM IN RUSSIA.
Ranks Compelled to Pay Out 90 Per Cent. In
Gold-The Paper Issue.

Gold-Tho Paper 1ssues
Special Gable Despatoh to THE Sun.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 25.-Russia is steadily
and thoroughly ~effecting a reform in her cur
rency. The plainly marked fifteen-rouble gold
pieces. called imperials, as well as the half
imperials that were issued In January, were not
readily taken up by the public, which was accus-
toned TO the convenience Of paper money. All
the banks are now compelled in paying their
clients to give 20 per cent. in gold. The Govern
ment Offices also distribute u large proportion
of gold.
The establishment OF the gold guarantee for
paper was dealt with in the ukase that was
issued on Sept. Is. This provided that tho gold
reserve against credit notes must not be less
than half the total Of such notes, provided that
this total does not exceed 60o.o 600 900 roubles.
above which amount every rouble must be fully
covered by gold. There have been l,06s, 900, 900
roubles in paper issued, against $50. ooo, 600
roubles In gold. The State Bank has gold be-
yond the guarantee amounting TO $50. 900. Ooo
roubles. A vast amount OF paper can therefore
be issued II 1t Is required.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-26
sALuBURrs MESS OF Po1TAaE.
Even the Tories Astoundea ~ His Deal with
Rranos Concerning Tunis-
Special cabls Dcspdtch to THE sUN.

owe ~ HSEhN@ -
Bran0s C0nceSninE Tunis.
Special cabts Dcspdtch to THH suH.
LONDON, Sept. 25.-Lord salisbury's diplo-
matte methods are onoe moro illustrated by the
deal just concluded with France over the ques-
ton of Tunis; that 10 TO say, he has overcome
the difficulty by yielding to the other side. It
has long been understood that nothing should
be conceded TO France in Tunfs unless something
of equal value were given by France in connec-
ton with ENGLAND In Egypt. Now y salis-
bury has relinquished all Of England's treaty
rights In Tunis in return for the paltry conces-
sion of the duties to DO levied for fifteen years
on British cotton goods. The thing sounds 30
incredible that tho Tory worshippers Of LORD
Salisbury insist there must be something behind.
France must secretly have made important con-
~cessions elsewhere. The record stands, how
ever. and France has practically got very vslu-
able something for nothing.
Sir Charles Dixie. probably the ablest British
statesman a. far as foreign affairs are con-
cerned. IL positively amazed ut Lord Salisbury's
folly. He intends to make things lively for the
Government as soon a. Parliament meets.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-26
THE BEHR1Se SEA CONFERENCE.
TAis Gevornneut viii Insist That Rassis an,
Japan Participate in It

This Government viii Insist That Bussis and
Japan Participate in It
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-It was indicated
to-day that tho State Department will not
abandon tho intention 70 hold q conference Of
the nations interested In the settlement Of the
scaling question, despite Great Britain's bluff Of
Withdrawing IL Russia and Japan arc allowed
to participate. Preparations for the meeting
are going ahead, and the only effect likely TO
come from the action of Lord Salisbury win DO
tho probable postponement Of the conference.
ICorrespondenee has been held with the Brit
ish Foreign Office about fixing the exact date.
but this win DO diverted to an effort to induce
Lord Salisbury to change his mind In regard to
the participation Of Japan and Russia. Ono
thing is certain, that the State Department
alone: It will insist on the presence Of the rep
resentatives Of the two other countries. who
wero appointed in response to an Invitation
Russia -.are quite as much interested as the
United States and Great Britain tn the seal
Asneries, and II would be considered rank dis
courtesy to AJAX them to withdraw from the con.
ference. The belief 10 expressed here that
Great Britain IL not 90 much concerned over
the fear that Japan with side with the United
States a. she In actuated by an unHiningness to
have any new arrangement for the protection
OF the seals.