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SOME TREASURY NOTES.
How Greenbacks Are Made and
 Handled by Uncle Sam.
New Notes Lie in the Vaults for Year Before Being Issued-Work anu Opportunities of John
 R. Brown.
[copyright. 1s98.l

Washington, Jan. 17.-No doubt it will surprise d good many persons who have read in the telegraphie dispatches about the new notes which Secretary Gage is planning, to learn that these notes will not get into public cireula- ton for a year or more. In fact, as the law forbids the publication or facsimile of a treasury note Ill newspaper, it will be a year or more before the new designs will become public property except as they are de- scrfbed in the news columns of the pa pers. The reason for this lies in the fact that the new notes mnst season before they are put in circulation. Art CT the designs have been drawn ana approved; after the engraYings have been made and transformed to the roil- CTS and thence to the plates; after the sheets of special paper have been printed and numbered and adorned with the seal, and cut into four pieces, each an individual bill-after all this slow process, the notes must still be in the treasury vault for year before they will be fit to circulate.
 One of the most serious criticisms of the last notes of new design issued from the treasury was that the ink on them spread-that they smudged after being handled for time. This de feet was due to haste in getting out the notes. The treasury department was so proud of the new designs that it wanted to get them quickly into the hands of the people. So they were taken out before they were seasoned and before the ink on them had set The same mistake will not be made with Secretary Cages new notes though the commercial world is in . great hurry to get them and to sub stitute them for the unsatisfactory notes now in circulation.
 A measure of precaution which the government takes in the making of its currency is to have part of the printing of the notes done in the basement o1 the treasury. The iron-clad wagon
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| bit of femininity which is so utterly be- witching to the man who is smitten by the charms of its wearer.
 The shops are offering new aprons gorgeous aprons. made of silk, and much lace. They are embroidered and wonderful creations; but quite beyond the average purse, and, therefore, not worth much consideration.
 If you want a really charming apron let me tell you of one made and worn by brown-haired girl, clad in a rus set-brown gown.
 She bought fine white null, and made of it very tiny apron. This apron was cut in a rather obtuse point at the bottom. and finished all around with two rows of white insertion, very fine. The bottom was edged with a fiounce of fine white lace.
 Then came the artistic touches. Inch wide pink ribbon was bought, of shade which brought out the color in her cheeks. Two straps of the ribbon crossed each shoulder, looped in a full bow on top. On the right side, in front, the ribbon was concealed by a full jabot of white lace, that crossed to the left side of the waist. falling to the bottom of the apron. This jabot added decorative touch to an otherwise plain gown. and seemed to weld into one general effect gown and apron. Fur ther ribbon loops fell from the waist with reins to large bow half way down the left side of the apron, from which another short jabot fell.
 Broad null strings. lace trimmed, added adornment at the back.
 The vagaries of the evening gown this season are beyond control Gowns of net and tulle hold first place. but because a girl cannot afford them she need not worry
 The market has been flooded with silks. Some are in delicate dainty col brings, with insignificant designs thrown over them. They are remarka- ply nexpensiye-indeed can be bought for about 40 cents a yard. And these
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eXtradition treaty with the United States at his leisare. Twelve months or more after lis departure, the treas urer's office making requisition on the reserve vault for some currency, would receive Bills package. Some day it would be broken and then-there would be q sensation. Bill the Burglar would be enjoying life of luxury in Cathay and the bondsmen of the treasurer of the United States would be going to congress for law to relieve them of their responsibility.
 John k. Brown, in whom the govern ment reposes it's trust for the safety of nearly $1,000,000 a day, is a clerk at a salary of $1,200 year. He has held the position since November 1, 1894. The government does not regulate salaries by the amount of an employees respon- sibility but assumes that it's clerks are going to be honest without being paid for it. John R. Browns father was a trusted employe of the treasurer for ten years prior to his death in 1871. and the son has been employed by the treas ury since 1872. The predecessor of John l.. Brown was John T. Barnes. He be- gan the work of packing and sealing bundles of paper currency in 1862. He died October r, 1894, and during the long period of his faithful service he made up and sealed all the packages of United States paper currency which were printed, except when he was ab- sent on leave or from illness.
 John T. Barnes was a delegate to the convention which nominated Lincoln. He was made treasury clerk Aupust 10, 1861, at the request of Hon. Mont gomery Blair and he drew the same sal ary-$t, ,4o0-eontinuously until the dav of his death.
 In that time he handled probably S6.- 5o0,000,0 ,000.
 His aggregate salary during tbe period was little more than SAG, ,00o.
 Yet when the last of the bills packed by John T. Barnes was taken from tbe reserve vaults not q dollar was eharo- able to his account for error or disbon- esty. John T. Barnes was not only faithful to his trust but proud of it.. He knew that every man or woman or child who handled the governments currency had that privilege second 10 him. He knew that no other man in the United States handled so much money as he every day. He knew that he was trusted as few men are.
 lie felt the responsibility of his posi- ton so much that after many years of service he dreaded to be absent from bis post even for day, for fear some thing would be wrong.
 For the honesty of John r. Barnes. the treasurer of the United States gave bond. For the honesty of his successor John R. Brown. Treasurer
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rrnoIa Sam,s coin, currency and bonos. T+ 1ronld be difficult to steal money from the vault, but in the last stage o1 it's journey to the vault 1t would De oomparatively easy to steal it. At the door of the vault sits John k. Brown. It is his duty to operate nress which makes of the 100 notes in each bundle a compact package. This press operates like the old style cotton compress. which makes of the ungalnly mass q uniform bale. John R. Brown nnts the bundle of 100 notes into the machine and sets in motion the ma ebipery which presses the bills togeth- CT He fasteus around them a strap O. paper, and then, releasing them from the press, he wraps them neatly in a heavy brown paper on which IS printed the denomination of the notes. This wrapping he seals with wax, and then he turns the package over to the vault keeper to be stored away.
 In this way there pass through the hands of John R. Brown each day 224 packages. ranging in value from $1.ooo to $2o.0oo each and aggregating $988,- GOO. This aggregate increases as bills of larger denominations are used. until package of 10000 notes is worth $1.- 100000. The largest amount which has ever gone into the reserve vault in single day is $25,ooo,0oo.
 There is no count of the notes after they pass through the hands of John R. Brown. If a note was taken any where else. its loss would be detected within q very short time-a few min utes or at the most a few hours. Be- tween the hands of John R. Brown and the next man who touches the indi- vidual notes there would be, in the or dinary course of business, a lapse of fully year. Let us suppose that not John R. Brown but Bill the Burglar sits at the press in front of the reserve vault. It would not be by any means difficult matter for Bill to conceal $1,- 100000 worth of notes under his coat, substituting for them a wad of paper which he had brought to the treasury l for that purpose. The press would pack the wad of paper with the re- maining notes and the wrapper that went around the package would say that there were 100 notes of certain denomination inside. After the wax seals had gone on the end of that pack age, Bill the Burglar would have noth- ing to fear for year, unless something occurred to arouse suspicion. He could resign his place in the treasury and go to some country which has no
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A PARIS WATER PALACE.
A Wonderfully Beautiful structur
 for the 1900 Show.

Wonderfully BeautifuI Structu
 for the 1900 Show.
 To Paris and it's visitors from all ths world the name of the Chateau d'Eau has long been familiar. But the super project of Prof. Jan Zawiejsh. archi7 tect of that grand theater at Csacows by which it is proposed to enhance tns splendors of the intended Universal eN1 hihition of 1900, surpasses most otneHH designs of decorative architecture coA7 trived for the mere spectacle ot mas7 nifcent festivity. It is to be coli structed of iron, and to be clothed Wlek rushing water; indeed, the water IS Fl form it's inner walls. descending l' vast sheets of unbroken liquid surlaoS which are completely to inclose eny halls and chambers of the interlor' uls to form majestic dome crowing lhY whole edifce. The total height VIII p 100 meters, rivaling the loftiest puilu3 ings. This is divided horizontally my three stories, the solid framework n which exhibits different archltcc'uis orders-the Tuscan, the Renaissan.e and the Ionic styles. one above 'n other. Visitors will have entrahee quite free from danger of "e''in7 and may ramble securely about the p~, ace, take their seats in the theaeei spectators of the "Varieties' or asal. themselves of the restaurant or ilq on bicycles, or join the dance at q t,a1 paa, By the aid of lifts and staircases insy can go anywhere. protected in solhs ufs' places by glass screens and ro0l'' ' where needful, from even drop os water blown aside by disturbance
 the air. The surrounding waters no" .,, ever, illuminated with electric ilgns various changing colors, will propaD, paor. be the chief attraction of this Wonus ful palace. Further details may pe T
 pected in the course of its erec'ion' Illustrated London News.
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Roberts has given bond to tbs ..
 ernment. The bond of the tras. s gov is for $4oo,ooo and his sureties s'urer held by it per-petually. If anvona a.e the office of the treasurer shonld le n dishonest and should steal the pova. oe ment's money, MT. Roberts and nd, '. '. bondsmen would have to make caas n's the amount unless congress was sgpu ss,u ing to relieve them of the responsih;. n.ii' Probably John k. Brown and Treasnr.s.. Roberts have never met; but Mr pas = erts is Browns guarantor to the s aos ernment in the amount which ha Soa Ss, dies for the treasury-$1, ,O0O, ,0oo a ,r' asr
 GEORGE GRANTHAM ptT,,
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silks make most delightful evening

silks make most delightful evening gowns.
 A most charming gown is of pink silk, striped in green and mauve. The front of the skirt is plain, but the back breadth, in itself quite full, is covered with series of tiny founces, from hem to waist. These founces end at the side seams and are finished with tiny rosettes of mauve velvet.
 The waist has a round deeolletage, is very full, and is draped with white tulle. The sleeves are puffed. and caught in the center with mauve velvet rosettes, matching the skirt. There is a sash of plain pink silk, banded at the end with mauve velvet.
 A smart gown of pale blue silk is worthy of description. The skirt is full
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Snfe SpeeuIntion.

Father-My boy here just swallowed a fve-dollar gold piece.
 Pownbroker-The doctors office is just across the street.
 Father-Yes-b but-can't you let me have S2.5o on him ?-Flicgende Blaetter.
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those things which are quite beyond a modest purse.
 Here's an idea for a girl who doesn' t wish to spend much money, yet does want striking gown. It is called "A vineyard"
 For skirt go through the wardrobes ofyour relatives. Among them you will
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You Can Take Your Choice.

If you don't like the word l1ineto- scope you can callitp phantoscope, criteri- eseope, vitascope, cinematograph, bio graph, kinematograph, wonderscope, animatoscope, vitagraph, panoramo- graph, cosmoscope, anarithmoscope, katoptilSum, magniscope, ,zoeoptrotrope, phantasmagoria, projectoseope, vari- scope, cinograph, cinnomonograph, hypnoscope, ,eeutograph, X-ograph, elec- troscope, cinagraphoscope craboscope, kaleidoscope, cinematoseope, muto- scope, einoscope, animaloscope. theato- graph, chronophotographoseope noto- graph, kinetograph, rayoscope, motor scope, kinotiphone. thromotrope, phe- nakistoscope, venetroPe, vitrescope, zinematograph vitopicon, stinneti- scope, vivrescope. diaramiseope, lob sterscope, eorminograph. kineopto- scope, or any other old scope.
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EnrlIsh oninton Of scotch.

The London Standard says the Scot tish race is the most elannish, the most ubiquitous. the most pertinacious, and the most instinctively coherent in the world.
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and slightly trained, and finishes at the bottom with three founces. Above these founces, at the center of the skirt, and again towards the top, are rows of tiny choux of the silk, making most unique ornamentation.
 The bodice is draped with white tulle, the deeoIletage finished with white lace. This lace is brought down across the front to give a surpiiee effect. and is outlined with reddish purple velvet. A huge rosette of the silk, edged with vel vet, is fastened in front of the right arm, and the waist is encireled by crush of belt velvet.
 With both of these gowns separate gimps were made, that they may do service at the theater and for dinners.
 Mourning gowns no longer have the distinctive air which made them so re- pulsiye to tde average woman. They do not suggest something apart. thing in the world but not of it. They do not parade the grief of the stricken before the eyes of an unsympathizing public. Dame Fashion no longer countenances such garb.
 She says wear black if you wish, but do not wear it 10 announce your grief. Wear it rather because bright colors are incongruous with your sorrow and jar upon it.
 Therefore, it is that the mourning dress of to-day has few distinctive fea- lures. but it is made much on the same plan as black gown for anyone. Lus- terless materials are still selected, but they are not loaded down with a crush ing weight of crepe. that material which strikes a chill to ones very heart.
 Here's a gown which is worn by one of Getham's daughters, who, while knows that an extreme in somber at tire is quite as ill-bred as an undue dis play of gaudiness.
 The material selected is drap d'ete, which drapes and elings so delightfully."-. The skirt is adorned with braided de- sign. starting at the waist in single line, and branching out toward the bot tom in most graceful scrolls.
 The bodice back is of the material, and so is the broad vest. At each side of the vest. below the arms, is pulling of black mousseline. The same puffing appears on the sleeves. which are fin ished at the wrist with pointed and braided cuffs of the material. and at the shoulder with short. scant braided founces.
 With the gown crush toque of dull silk with soft paradise plumes in black and a dull jet buckle is worn.
 Nothing more tasteful than this out fit can be imagined. THE LATEST.
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oddity in Names.

Durham Bull is the odd name o1 1T, Greenwood county (Mo.) farmer. = = mothers name was Ann Durnxm .,I a' his fathers name was Jonathan Dul-
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NEW YORK MOURNING GOWN. abouts, and are naturally too old to romp. will gather at some fancy dress party, where the gayety is quite as bois- ferrous.
 Many of these dignified maids are worrying over costumes, longing for something new, but finding little but
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THE LATEST FASHIONS.
Suggestions for Charming and h.
 expensive Fancy Dress.
Pretty Aprons for Sociables-The New Morning Attire That Is Consid- cred Proper-Hints on Cheap
 Evening Dress.

Before long we will welcome good old Saint Valentine again, with merry games. And those of us who have reached the dignifed age of IS or there
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
in THE PLAY HOUSES.
Seidl Orchestra Concert.

The Seidl orchestra concert was Civ
en- at the Lyceum last night before an
audience not at all in proportion to
the merit OF the entertainment. 1t
made up in enthusiasm what was MISS
ing in numbers. 1t is a pity that the
really great musical events which come
to this city are not more fully recog-
nized by the multitudes of music low
crs in this community. The concert
was a delight from beginning to end,
not the least being the fine chorus of
our own singers under the direction of
Professor Amos Whiting.
Herr Schmitt who in New York is
almost as familiar figure as was the
lamented Seidl, captured the audience
at mis- entrance upon the stage. A
man of exceptionally handsome pres
ence, majestic in figure and with a
noble carriage his dignity and repose
are most impressive. In certain atti-
tudes his head bears a great resem-
blance to that of Liszt. AS a conduct
or he is superbly graceful and digni-
fled, and his wonderful control over
his musicians is realized from the mo-
ment he lifts his baton.
The programme of last evening was
that is rarest and best among what is
usually considered popular orchestral
music. The overture I'll Gurany,"
was followed by a fascinating rendi-
ton of the allegretto movement from
Beethoven's seventh symphony, but
perhaps no selection so moved the au-
dience as the List symphony in which
the work of the stringed Instruments
oh in,
the lovely andante.
The Massenet number with the dom
inant cello strains was in some re-
spects the most artistic selection and a
complete foil was noted in the succeed
ing minuet by Moszkowski where the
wind instruments gave a charming
demonstration of their graceful capa-
bilities. The richly romantic ensemble
work in the Wagner prelude from the
Meistersinger was a prominent feature
of the programme.
The chorus sang with great volume
and careful shading "The Heavens
Are Telling" Alfred Wooler, Miss
Thomas and Richard Thomas giving
an excellent rendering of the trio. The
actual results of the careful training
of the chorus was perhaps best as
serted In the selection God Is a Spir-
it," Where the thought of the COM
poser was most faithfully given. Mr..
Wooler's beautiful solo added much to
the evenings entertainment.
Miss Sara Anderson, the soloist of
the occasion, captivated her audience
no less with her striking beauty than
with her clear and we'll cultivated mez-
20 voice. TO an insistent encore for
her dramatic interpretations of Tsch-
aikowsl<y's Jeanne dare" she sang
My Mother Bids Me Bind Ny Hair"
She was particularly happy in the
dainty flower songs by Mcdowell,
which We're pastel-like in their tender
beauty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
master and Man"

The New England Stock Dramatic
company, of which Dave Woods, we'll
known in this city, is manager, opened
a weeks engagement at the Academy
Of Music last night. Mr.. Woods was
formerly manager of one of the Waite
companies and with the company over
which he now has charge are two eX-
members of the Waite company who
are warm favorites in this city. They
are Henrietta St. Felix, the vivacious
little soubrette, and Billy Chase, come
dian. They had the comedy parts of
the drama produced last night and
also introduced some of their songs,
which were received with warm evil
dences of approval. Other specialties
were introduced by Fred Ward, Harry
Leonard and little Jessamine.
Master and Man." which the COM
pany selected for it's opening bill. is
a strong drama and received a fine
presentation last night. The principal
roles were acted by Will Miller For
mum, Thomas j. Logan, d. L. Murdock
and Florence Lytell. Their work won
for them many tributes of applause
The company will give performances
every afternoon and evening for the
remainder of the week. This evening
Jim, the Penman," a drama of in
tense interest will be presented.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
THE MARKETS.
Wall Street Review.

New York, Oct. 24.-The burden of
growing out of the stringency for
money abroad and the threatening out
look of the European political situa-
tion, coupled with the depressing effect
of the supreme court decision against
the legality of the Joint Traffic asso-
citation, proved too much for the stock
market to carry and prices of most of
the active stocks are between 81 and 81
n share lower tonight than they were
Saturday. There was quite an active
market in the first hour of trading and
a fair volume of commission house or
ders was executed which had come in
response to the encouraging three
days advance of last week. Opera
tions for the long account were almost
wholly relinquished and when the traf-
fc decision was announced prices
crumbled away before the attack of
the bears without much resistance.
There was sufficient covering at the
close however to cause some sharp
fractional rallies. The bond market
was active to q degree and weakened
in sympathy with stocks, although the
New York money market continued
easy in spite of stringency abroad. To.
tai sales were S2,310O00. Government
bonds were unchanged.
Furnished by WILLIAM LINN ALLEN
& CO.. stock brokers, rooms 705-T06 Mears
building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
Joe Murphy as Shaun Rhue.

In the play of shaun Rhue." it will
be remembered that Larry Donovan.
the young Irish lad who believes he is
about to leave Ireland forever, visits
his mothers grave and sings the fam
Gus song, "a Handful of Earth"
Shortly thereafter the plot shows Lar
ry disguised as q great, Jolly, tipple-
loving, North of ireland man. known
as Red John or "Sham Rhue." In
this double" Joseph Murphy who Gre
ated both characters, does an exceed
ingly clever thing in the way of make
up and acting. How clever, may be
judged from the comment Of IA we'll
known San Francisco alderman who
had witnessed Il performance of
"Shaun Rhue" and was congratulating
Mr.. Murphy on the play and his acting
of it: do you know, / was blubberin
like fool by the time We finished sing
ing the song. but beSorra I'm a Belfast
man myself and when Shaun Rhue ap-
peared l recognized him! He and |
worked together, wuz partners in a
boat we had on the Ulster canal, and l
snuffled harder n ever for pure joy at
seein' him again" Murphy and his
company will be at the Lyceum to-
night and tomorrow night