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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
MONSTER DRUM is THIS.
II Will he Heard at Monday Nights
symphony Concert.


The drum is five feet in diameter, or
five feet high, and twenty-siX inches
wide. 1t was made in Brooklyn. n. Y,
especially for Lawrence's band and cost
$75 Its heads are made of the best
quality of calf skin, and when played
this drum can be heard nearly half
mile. 1t will be used for the first time
in connection with the symphony con-
cert on Monday night.
All the instruments in the percussion
division used in this concert are of
nature such as has never been heard
here before. The snare or tenor drum,
which is but ten inches in diameter,
an invention of Frank +. Squires, has
a tone of a brilliant nature, such as
cannot be obtained from any ordinary
snare drum. The Timpans, five in
number, aggregate in value a sum ex-
ceeding $500. They are headed with pig
skin. one of three tmpanis has the
lowest pitch of any timpani ever played
in this country. Altogether the percus-
sion division of the Symphony orches-
ira society is the finest and best of
it's kind ever heard in Scranton
Another feature in Instruments is
the celebrated Ritter violo, an instru-
ment originated by the famous COM
poser, Richard Wagner. The one used
in the orchestra was sent for to Europe
by Flavien Vanderveken. 1t is a COPY
of the Joseph Del Guxe Guarnerins,
made In 1928, and has been played at
the Royal Opera house in Brussels,
Belgium, and also at the Royal Con-
servative. In tone it is similar to the
ordinary ViolO except that in strong
passages 1t has the effect of a cello
It's quality of tone is rich and deep and
in Pienot and Pienette 1t gives a depth
and beauty to many of the passages
which could not otherwise be obtained.
The concert will take place on Monday.
April is, at the Lyceum.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
THREE WILLS ADMITTED TO PROBATE
Letters Testamentary Granted TO
Executors Named in Two ofThem,

The will Of Michael Toohin late Of
the city Of Scranton. was admitted TO
probate yesterday by Register of Wills
Koch and letters test ttnentary grant
cd to Ann Mckee. T'ho will Of Mary
Toohill, wife Of Michael Toohil, was
also admitted to probate. Letters were
not asked for.
The will of Mary NJ. Steenson, late
of the city Of Scranton, was admitted
to probate and letters testanentary
granted to Judge r. w. Archibald
There were no witnesses TO the will
and testimony had to be introduced
before the register to prove the hand
writing of the tcstatriX.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14

or more boards Of the state. was held
in Pittston yesterday afternoon. II. Il.
Paine acted as spokesman for the
Scranton committee on which, i'm ad-
dition to himself, are George Brown,
f. B. Sturges, G.. A. Fuller and w. ID.
Kennedy.
The Scranton committee Is against
the plan. The committees reasons
were embodied in an elaborate COM
pilatlon Of figures, statistics and argu-
ments presented by Mr.. Paine at yes
terday's Plttston conference. He will
report the matter to Monday nights s
regular meeting of the board.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
AMATEUR BALL NOTES.

The Spaniards OF the South Side will
play the Stars, of Hyde Park. ON 1he
Glover fields on April II at go sharp. j.
Shea, Manager Jack Everhardt captain.
The Tribune will print in this column
during the season challenges. acceptances
and brief reports Of games. All such
items must be written in bold, Iegible
hand and signed by the manager OF the
club, otherwise no attention will be paid
10 the communication. Ink should be
pNed In preference to pencil when writing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
Noon-TIde Meeting at Y. W, c. A.

Miss Emma Hanley will conduct a
noon-tide meeting at the Young Wo-
mems Christian association today at
1915. Special music, Miss Ruth Han
ley, pianist; Miss Margaret Hanley,
violinist, and Miss Anna Salmon, SOLO
list. All friends and teachers who are
attending institute, are invited to come
to this meeting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
TONIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL.
A Musical Event OF More Than Ordi-
nary Importance.

A large number Of our music-Ioving
people will make the Providence Pres
hyterian organ inaugural their mecca.
this evening. Mr.. William T.. Carl. the
renowned OrGan artist; Hannah Cum
mngs, tho famous church soloist; the
acc0mplis he'd instrumentalists Frcdcr-
ick Il. Widmayer Harvey J. Blackwood
ana Charles II. Doersam will doubtless
provide a rare feast OF music.
The programme Is an exceptional one
both in its personnel and the choice
compositions. Subscription holders will
not need to take their souvenirs as a
special inaugural programme will be
provided for the evening.
\ small number Of subscriptions can
he had during the day at Howard
Grifiin's drug store, Providence square.
No subscriptions will be received at
the church this evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN.
Miss Underwood Will Deliver Another
of Her Interesting Talks.

Miss Underwood, chief kndergartner
Of the Scranton Free Kindergarten as
sociation, viii deliver another Of her
very interesting talks on child study in
the home at the earnest solicitation of
mothers and others interested therein.
The talk will be given on Friday
afternoon, April %. The Place has not
yet been selected.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
AGAINST INSURANCE PROPOSITION.
ii. T.. Paine, at Meeting in Pittston,
stated Position OF Scranton Board.

The joint insurance conference among
special committees representing the
Scranton, Wilkes-Barrc and Pittston
board of trades i'm reference TO the lat
ter board's proposed scheme of coop
eartiVe fire insurance among the thirty
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
SOCIALISM WAS
MRS. AVERY'S TOPIC
Boston Woman Presented the problem m
In q Sklllful Way.
NOTHING ANARcHISTIc ABOUT 1T

Ionged to the Labor That Produced
IL aud That Nothing More Than CO.
Operation at the Polls Was Neces.
sary for Labor to Get Its Rights in
America--She Approved Nihilism in
Russia, but Not Here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
WAS CRUEL AND DESERTED HER.
Mrs, Grace ID. Geer Now Asks for a
Divorce.

Mrs, Grace p. Ceer began procoedinEs
yesterday TO secure divorce from her
husband, Ransom +. Geer, on the
ground of desertion and cruel and bar
barOus treatment.
They We're married Aug. "a, 1891, and
lived together until May II, 1895, when
it is alleged that Gecr deserted his
wife. Attorneys Nosburg and Dawson
represent Mrs. Gcer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
Book Auction, 427 Spruce Street.

Beginning this afternoon at 2.30
and o'clock evenings for a few days
only. Large miscellaneous stock of
standard authors. Albert Harris, auc-
tiOneer %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14

The John Thomas Concert company
will give their entertainment at the
st. Thomas college hall, Thursday
evening, April IA. Tickets so cents. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
GRlNER is TROUBLED.
Ho Is Broken Down in Health and
His Mind Is Full of TTOubIe.

The trial of James r. Griner, ex-rep-
resentative, for the murder of Mrs.
Caroline schaffer his stepdaughter, at
Duryea, has been placed on the list for
Monday, April is. Ii Is doubtful. how
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
Gvmnastic Exhibition.

The gymnasium classes Of the Y. w.
c. A., under the direction Of Miss Hill,
will give an exhibition of their work
in the High school auditorium, April 20.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
Lewis, Reilly 81 Davies.

Fishing Boots and Outing Shoes of
every description. ="
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14

Brick and Castings for all stoves and
ranges. Battin's, 1926 Penn avenue. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
TELEPHONE TO BE USED.

The kind of telephone to be used will
be of the long-distance type and it is
said will in some respects be superior
to the instrument known as the Bell.
Tho fact that the company will have
no connection with other cities has
hecn no material consideration with
subscribers, it is said, as but few of
them would have frequent use for such
service. However. when the plans Of
the National association Of Indeperd-
ent Telephone companies arc matured
all cities in which such independent
companies are established will bc con-
nccted into a big system. 1t will he CO.
operative only in so far as long dis
tanCe service is concerned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14
X
M
HIMBALL-
PIANO

Great musicians use Kimballs. This
testimony of musicians who command
a salary of from $1,000 to $1,000 for each
performance must be accepted as hav-
ing weight. They. at least. escape the
charge OF not knowing what they are
talking about. Lillian Nordica says:
The more l use my Kimball piano the
better like it," Jean De Reszke says:
We have concluded to purchase KIM
ball pianos for our personal use" John
Philip Sousa claims: THE Klmball
piano is first-class in every respect"
Some OF the most beautiful cases in
walnut, mahogany and oak can be seen
here. 1 have some fine large pianos,
all colors. frcm $3.50 to $3.50, on easy
terms, and a term of lessons free.
George II. Ives. West Market street,
Wilkes Barre. general agent; w. s.
Foote. local agent, 122 Page Place.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-13

The expenditures on account Of the war
up to the end OF July have been about
100000
The Eskimos, inland from Point Bar
row, Alaska, are starving, and going to
the coast for food.
San Francisco merchants organizations
are petitioning the president to retain the
Philippines.
Permanent organization of the Cuban
American league was effected in New
York recently.
During a recent hail storm at Chicago
window glass and skylights worth $780,
600 were smashed.
Martin Thorn, the murdered of Will
liam Guldensuppe, was electrocuted in
the prison at Sing Sing, n. Y.
All immigrants from Hawaii are to be
treated as aliens until further legislation
is enacted by congress.
The coinage of the minis of the United
States during July aggregated S6,940,7 A.
of which 1888 900 was gold.
The United States requested England
to join in dissuading Italy from lombard
ing the city of Cartagena, Colombia.
Only one gold claim in ten around
Dawson City, Klondike, is paying wages
but those which pay yield large sums.
Thirty million bushels Of coal is loaded
on barges at Pittsburg, Pa, awaiting high
water to float down the Ohio river.
The Queen of Denmark, mother of the
Princess of Wales, is seriously ill. The
Princess has been summoned to Copen-
hagen.
BY the bravery of Hugh McCutcheon
an inside foreman, forty men were saved
from death in burning mine near Scran
ton, Pa.
Ex-senator Warner Miller is now con
fident that the Nicaragua canal will be
built, owned and operated by the United
States.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-13
THE GERMANS AT MANILA.
The Conduct of the German Admiral
Causes Unensfness

Chicago, Aug. THE special cores
pendent of the InterOcean with Admiral
Dewey's fleet off Manila, writing under
date of July l, says;
There is some feeling of uneasiness
here as to the intentions of the powerful
German squadron that has been centered
here. 1t now contains practically the full
strength of the kaisers fleet on the Ash
attic station, but the assurances that its
size would be quickly reduced have not
been fulfilled. 1t now seems certain that
the Germans are playing some deep game
either aimed at the seizure of one of the
group or an armed protest against bonn
bardment.
Several incidents have tended to in
crease this feeling. Two nights ago Vice
Admiral Won Diedrichs was indiscreet
enough to send launch alongside of the
flagship Olympia. 1t was very dark, and
her crew failed to observe the sentry's
challenge, and several rifle balls were sent
whistling over her awning. She very
promptly hove to and showed a light
The Germans wanted permission to send
the cruiser Irene down to Mariveles that
night, and when their request was pre-
sented to Admiral Dewey he readily
granted it, The boarding party was re
minded that it was a time of war, ana
that all craft that approached the flee
at night and either failed to stop ant
show a light or give the countersign were
fired upon.
The German officers accepted the ex
PLANTATION, but they were not pleased a
the recollection of the whistle of the bull
lets.
Again on Monday last the NcCulloch
with Flag Lieutenant Brumby aboard
overhauled the cruiser Irene outside. Sh,
was very slow about stopping her en-
gines and later in AIariveles bay her of
ficers were displeased when the McCul
loch ran across her bow.
Admiral Won Diedrichs continues to de
clare he was ordered here merely to lool
after German interests. His officers hav
fraternized considerably with the Spanisl
officers ON shore and have made merry \
a dinner and dance One of their func
tions is said, however, to have ended un
pleasantly. 1t was a banquet, and owe
their cups all sorts of goodfellowship wa
pledged. Finally one of the German OF
iicers intimated that the kaiser woul,
like a few OF the Philippine islands. Hi
intimation was at once resented wit
spirit by the partially intoxicated Blu
still proud Spaniards.
The Irene picked up some Spanish rel
ugees on the northwest coast of Luzo
and brought them into Manila and tn
German fleet has been making free us
of Mariveles bay, where most of the ship
took supplies and exchanged for relic
crews from the big German transpor
Darmstadt.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-13

New York, Aug. There is a likeli-
hood of legal contest growing out of
the establishment of the new camp at
Montauk Point.
Scott & Treadwell of this city, attor-
neys for the Montauk tribe of Indians,
have served notice on United States At
torney General Griggs that they claim
ownership of the land and protest against
dealings for possession of the point by
the United States government with the
Long Island Railroad Company.
Former Judge Scott said last night that
the notice was served because his clients
did not wish to be held guilty OF laches
by failure to assert their right at all
times when their rights were ignored.
"lf the United States government fails
to recognize the rights of the Indians, !"
Judge Scott said, proper proceedings
will be instituted to compel it to do so.
The railroad has no title to this land"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-13
FIERCE FIRE IN BISMARCK
LOSS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS.
Origin of the Fire IL Unlxnovn-It
Started in the Northern Pacific
Office, and swept Away the Bust
ness Portion of the Town.

Bismarck, n. D., Aug. 9.-Fire destroy
ed the best portion of Bismarck last even
ing, licking up hundreds of thousands of
dollars worth of property. The flames
originated in the agents Office of the
Northern Pacific depot Almost before
they were discovered the entire building
and immense warehouse of the company
were in flames.
Before the flames could be checked they
spread to the Tribune office. Hare's hard-
ware store, and an entire row of build
ings. The flames then leaped the street
to the magnificent First National bank
building, which melted away in few
minutes. The Central block followed, and
the flames spread rapidly to the post
office, sweeping over the entire block and
carrying down the postotlice, Merchants
bank block, Griffin block and all the in
termediate frame and brick structures.
The fire then spread across and de-
voured Kupitz's store and the greater part
of the block. The flames also spread north
and into a residence block, and complete
ly destroyed it. Firemen were powerless
to check the inroads of the fire, which
spread to scores of buildings, licking them
up as so much waste paper.
The origin of the fire is unknown, as no
one was in the freight office when it start
ed. 1t is impossible to estimate the loss
tonight. The Western Union Office was
one of the first to go. The railroad office
was also destroyed. A temporary cut-in
was made to handle imperative business.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-13
MORGAN SAYS IT is NECESSARY
Senator Morgan Thinks the Near
agua Canal VIII BE Built.

San Francisco, Aug. S.-The Hawaiian
commission made up of Senators Cullom
and Morgan and Representative Hit, has
arrived in this city and will take passage
for Honolulu ON the Mariposa sailing
Wednesday.
There is one other great question which
Senator Morgan hopes TO see taken up
and settled next winter When congress
meets This is the Nicaraguan canal, and
he believes that this congress should at
its next session pass the bill now before
the senate providing for the construction
of the canal. He says:
"The republican party is committed to
it, and it is a thoroughly American pol
icy. 1t can be built for 100000 900,
though l placed the estimates in my bill
at $ll5,000,000, so that no one could
criticise it as underestimated The Near
aqua canal would have been built long
ago but for the opposition of those who
are more English than American, and
who were ready to help England secure
a partnership in the construction and the
control of the canal.
There is new bill before congress
now, and new light on the whole propo-
sition is before the country. The Nicara-
qua canal commission will make report
showing the practicability of the prop
osition and the commercial necessity for
the construction of the canal The war
and the great voyage of the Oregon, with
the anxiety of the whole nation over the
safety of the magnificent battleship, have
already demonstrated the absolute need
of the canal in time of war, and President
Mckinley will recommend it in his next
message to congress.
81 believe the Nicaragua canal will be
built and built by American capital. 1t
is now necessary to bring together the
different parts of our POSSESSIONS and to
connect the Atlantic seaboard with the
} Pacific and with Hawaii The commerce
J of the world demands the construction Of
this great waterway. Holding Puerto
} Rico in the Caribbean sea and protect
orte over Cuba, this nalion would be
craven to allow any other power to have
any part or interest in the control of the
! canal"
1t is believed that Senator Morgan's
| bill making the canal a government pro-
: ject will be passed during the coming ses-
, sion The navy department is intensely
: interested in the canal Arguments are
being prepared by the experts of the de-
partment now for submission to congress.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-13
Race Distinctions Caused 1t.

Boston, Aug. S.-A Transcript special
from Puerto Rico says:
OF the Sixth Massachusetts officers the
colonel, lieutenant colonel and the majors
and three captains resigned. They were
charged with ineompetency and lack of
discipline. The trouble in the Sixth Mas
sachusetts is partly attributed to the fact
that white officers refuse to return the
salutations of the negro company. The
trouble no doubt will end in a separation,
which will be in fact disarmament.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-13
AdoIph sutro Dena.

San Francisco, Aug. Sex Mayor
Adolph Sutro died at $3.50 yesterday
morning.
Sutro was born in 1880, in AK La
Chapelle, Prussia. He came to San Fran
cisco in 1850, engaged in mercantile pur-
suits and later in mining. He became
the largest individual property owner in
San Francisco. 1t is estimated he leaves
a fortune of million He was elected
mayor four years ago and served one
term.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-13
Maria Teresa Is FIoated.

Norfolk, Va, Aug. s. = The Merritt
Wrecking Company have received advices
that make it certain that the Infanta
Maria Teresa is now fioated and is in
fairly good condition as to her bottom
and boilers. She will shortly start for
Norfolk under her own steam.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-13
zoIa,s Appeal Dismissed.

Paris, Aug. S.-The court of cessation
has dismissed the appeal of NJ Emile 10
la, brought from the Versailles assizes
court on July IS, on the oyerruling of
several objections raised by NJ. Laborie,
counsel for -Zola.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-13
Fire at Jacksonville.

jacksonville, ILL.,, Aug. 6. = Fire last
night destroyed Sl25,OOO worth of prop
erty, including the Odd Fellows temple
and several business houses.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-13
IDAHO.

The county Jail at Boise has its first
female prisoner, a girl whose downfall
is attributed to the morphine habit.
The county commissioners at Blackfoot
have fixed the salary of county attorney
Ito be elected in November) at 5000 per
year.
Huckleberry pickers report fairly
good crop well up the mountain sides
near Wallace, the berries on the lower
ground having been killed by the late
frosts.
For the first time in years Lewiston is
being visited by gang of hoboes. The
building of the railroad in this vicinity
is bringing them. Several arrests have
been made and a chain gang organized,
which is engaged in improving the
streets
Superintendent McBee has issued an
announcement to the teachers of Koot-
enay county of a joint institute of the
teachers of Kootenay and Shoshone coun-
ties to be held in the school house at
Wallace, beginning August Is and ending
August 10.
Inc last leglsidbuhe vi luaiiO ShdiiSeu
the date of holding annual examinations
from the first to the last week in August
in order to enable teachers from other
states to take the examination without
so great a loss of time from the date of
the examination to the time of opening
school on the first Monday in September.
A comparative statement prepared by
Postmaster Kress of Lewiston shows the
increased business of the local office over
last year. The receipts for stamps, en-
velopes, etc, for the quarter ending July
80, 1897, were Sl,O63. 81. The receipts
for the same months this year were
81 1897. 40.
The first carload of 1898 wheat was re-
ceived at the mill at Genesee, and was
graded No. l. 1t weighed SO pounds to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-04-16

.-Over the infinite prairie of level eternity.
Flying flies the deer,
Time is pursued by pitiless. cruel oblivion
Following fast and near
Ever and ever the famished coyote is follow
ing
Patiently in the rear;
Trifiing the interval. yet we are calling ii
History
Distance from wolf to deer"
T. w,ra
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-04-16

from Mexico, Mo-. the storm center
of economic thought and sacred hub
of the silver wheel, when twenty vol
umes of Bryan's 1.-THE First Battle
were sold at auction Saturday for p
cents each. The regular price was
S1.50, but these were the remnants of
the stock of an over-Sanguine agent
and went to the highest bidder. And
it happened on Jefferson avenue and
within a stones throw of Sam Cooks
office, Auctioneer Brown vainly
pleaded with the crowd to resent the
jeers of the few Republicans gleefullY
sitting in the seat of the scornful.
The Republicans even lent assistance,
but could not bull the market, so eff
fectively had Billy's book kept pace
with the price of silver in its slump.
The Republicans bought several of
the volumes, which they wanted pri-
marily for mental relaxation. but in
cidentally to refresh the memory of
the Democrats on some observations
on silver and wheat and some profit
less prophecies on the maintenance of
the gold standard.-News.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-04-16

On January %, 1861, Kansas was en-
rolled in the bright galaxy of states,
and on February 9, of the same year
Charles Robinson took the oath of
office as it's first governor