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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03

In the November letter of the An
thracite Coal Operators association
the following statement concerning the
condition of the market is given:
THE close of October has not shown
the anthracite market in a much more
satisfactory condition than it was at
the close of September, both as re-
CARDS demand and prices. although the
recent storms and cold weather in the
west have made the demand better in
various localities there, and a brisk
movement has also been noticed in
New England ports. At tidewater,
prices are still being cut, although
there has been talk of an advance in
the circular rates, which, however has
not yet been confirmed. 1t is apparent.
from the number Of orders that dealers
report having received during the last
month from customers who usually
lay in their next winters supply dur
ing the spring and early summer
months. that buyers have learned that
it is to their advantage to hold off un-
I'll fall and secure the low rates which
their experience OF previous years has
shown are likely to be in force.
Amy improvement which may be ex-
pected must come from a prolonged
spell of cold weather This would
force buying for consumption. and as
the stocks in dealers hands are very
low, would probably cause a rush for
immediate delivery, which the railroads
would find very hard to meet in view d,
the present shortage in cars. Prices
would then undoubtedly advance. but
whether there will be any decided i'm
provement before the first of January
VIII depend upon the tonnage in No
Nember and December, and it will need
the most radical restriction in ship
ments to effect 1t.
The tonnage for October is estimat-
ed to be about the same as that of last
year for the corresponding month, pos
sibly more. No amount has been fixed
upon for November, but it is probable
that the usual output for this time of
year will be produced"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03

1t Is popularity termed, the individual
operators road, can well invite the at
tention of investors to their enterprise.
The annual report of the Delaware,
Lackawanna Il Western Railroad COM
pany for the past year. is a public
proclamation of the great profits that
result from present rates of transpor-
tation. In that report it was admitted
that the loss I'm mining coal for 1897
was $214,723.00. The loss on merchan-
disc traffic was $500. .77iOO, but the gain
from coal traffic was $6,344, 936.
Il am aware that the question as to
what is reasonable rate of tranypor-
tation on anthracite, has not yet been
fully determined. but | am of the opin-
ion that with the prevailing tendency
to reduce the cost and price of the
transportation of all other commodities,
that the presentation of our demand in
some effectual way. will bring about
the establishing of reasonable rates"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03
MERRIMENT AND MUSIC.
Teachers Are Richly Entertained at
High School Auditorium.

Marshall p. Wilder, who has made
hundreds of audiences on both con-
tinents laugh to their hearts content.
and the Schubert QuartettC, led by
John II. Watkins, We're the attraction
at the evening entertainment of the
county institute last night in the
Scranton high school auditorium.
Superintendent Taylor's reminder in
opening the entertainment that the
rules of the house did not prohibit APP
piaUSo did not produce the effect Of
creating much applause for Wilder,
tor he caused so much uninterrupted
laughter that it was impossible to do
anything but sit back and laugh. He
cannot be surpassed as fun-maHer.
His way OF entertaining is accord
ing to the Storytelling method The
stories in print would not be humorous
or witty. The hcarer has to see the
twists and turns Of Wildcr's face to
appreciate. Every one of the stories
was very short, and every one was
good, and with one or two exceptions
new. The few old faVorites he did
spring were nicely seasoned, but he
gave them a spiCing up that made
them as good as new.
The quartette appeared first with
"Annie Laurie" and Dixie" for an
encore. WILDER came forth for fifteen
minutes and gave way to Mr.. Watkins
for a solo, then he appeared for an
other ten minutes, followed by the
quartette with kathleen Mavour-
neen," and Wilder came again follow
ed by Mr.. Stephens of the quartz tie
with solo. Wildcr's next appearance
was his last. The quartette concluded
the entertainment. Mrs. White. of this
city, was tha piano accompanist.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03
MONEY FOR SCHOOLS
Is NEVER WASTED
POOR ECONOMY TO REDUCE 1T,
SAYS DIR. scHAEFFER.

In an Address to the Directors of
the County He Presented Some
Startling Information on the Val
ue of Education-Dr. Smith, of
West Chester, Lectures at the In
stitute-Evening Entertainment
by Marshall P. Wilder Was Rare
Treat.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03

comforts which are found on their
trains, but which are lacking on most
other systems.
The slight difference between rates
on the Lake Shore and those of diff
ferential or so-callcd cheaper lines, is
more than made up ny the added COM
forts and faster time.
In every respect it is the best route
between eastern points and Chicago
or St. Louis. -
A STRONG NATION is made up OF
strong men and healthy women, and
health and strength are given by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, Americas Greatest
Medicine. Get only Hoods.
HOODS PILLS are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla Easy and
yet efficient.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03
STATED MEETING.

A stated meeting of the Operators
association was held at the Hotel Wal
dorf- Astoria, New York, Wednesday.
Oct. II. Luncheon was served at 1
O'Clock, and at its conclusion the meet
ing was called to order. In the ab-
sence of the president, DR.. Howe, vice.
president, presided.
The roll was called, showing forty-
nine members present, or represented,
After the minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved, the commit
tee on the small sizes of anthracite was
called upon, and Mr.. Watkins, chair
man. reported that no definite progress
had been made, but that the companles
We're considering the matter and many
or them were in favor of taking some
or the sizes out of the allotment. on
motion, the committee was directed to
continue It's efforts
On being called upon, Mr.. Haddock
read paper on the Law and the
Fronts, and at its conclusion a vote
or thanks was given. expressing an
probation of the paper. Among other
things Mr.. Haddock said:
RATES OF TRANSPORTATION.
TRANSPORTATION
on anthracite are so notoriously un-
reasonable, oppressive, and unjust, that
the payment thereof, as related to the
present price for coal, means simply
conhscation Of our property. / ven-
tufe the opinion that the maintenance
or nigh or unreasonable rates of trans
portation has injuriously affected the
anthracite carriers themselves, as we'll
as the communities and the various in
terests that may be related to this great
industry. With the many railroads that
nave traVersed the anthracite regions
during the past wenty years, capable of
caring for all requirements, it is cur
ious to notice that It has been upon the
completion of some new road, that the
independent operator has relied to ire
ceiVe either higher price for his coal,
or lower rate for transportation
AScSn instance, l think that all will
admit that in the matter of railway
facilities, the opportunity to enter the
markets, it was Unnecessary to con-
Struct the New York, Susquehanna and
Western railroad. but the sagacious
projectors of that enterprise, growing
out OF the prevailing rates on anthra-
cite, saw an opportunity to justify the
expenditure. The completion of this
road was boon to the individual and
the indenendent operator. 1t was this
competitive factor which apparently
enabled him to obtain larger pro-
portion of the value of his coal, a bet
ter price at the mines.
THE advent of the New York. On
tario & Western Railroad into the an
thracite field, was surrounded by
similar circumstances and conditions.
THE railroads already occupying that
territory could have served the opera
tors and communities upon equal. If
not better terms, than those offered by
this enterprising rival.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03
DIR. SWALLOW NOT PRESENT.
The Meeting at the Dickson Shops
Was Held, However.

Owing TO his being suddenly sum-
moned to Harrisburg by the death of
his son-in-law, Charles Baigamda,
carly yesterday morning, DR.. Silas G..
swallow was not present at the meet
ing at the Dickson shops, on Penn
avenue, yesterday morning. The meet
Ing was held nevertheless and was
opened with an address by A. G. Thom-
ason, who stated the cause OF Dr.
Swallows absence. Addresses were
made by Messrs Cushing, OF Maine;
and Bradford OF Boston
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03
Comfort, Speed, Economy.

Travellers making the trip to Cali
fornia would do well to consider the
merits of the Laks shore and Mich
igan Southern railway before buying
their tickets.
This line excels all others in point
of train service, speed and the many
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03

AMATEUR ACTORS.-Thc Standard
Dramatic company. a local organization.
will present a drama, "TnClc Dicks Darl-
ing" at the Lyceum theater November
%, under the auspices Of the House of the
Good Shepherd
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03

SUPPER TONIGHT Tonight the la
dies of the Second Presbyterian church
will serve supper in the church parlor,
commencing at 4 O'Clock
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03
OUTLOOK FOR THE
HARD COAL TRADE
CONDITION OF MARKET AS THE
OPERA. rs VIEW 1T.

At the Close Of October 1t Was Not
Much More Satisfactory Than at
the Close of September-At Tide
water Prices Are Still Being Cut.
There Has Been Talk of an Ad-
vance in Circular Rates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03

GRAND JURY MEETING.-T grand
jury for the December sessions will meet
on Monday next Constables will also
make returns on that day
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03

HEBREW LADIES' SOCIETY. Tho
Hebrew Ladies' Relief society will hold a
regular meeting this afternoon al o clock
In the vestry rooms.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03

a STRAY BICYCLE.--Patrulmcn Ey-
ans and Peters found a bicycle on the
sidewalk in front of the Traders National
nank at O'Clock yesterday morning. 1t
is at the Center street Dolicc station.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03

At Kemp's Photo Stock house this
week only; 4o-cent print rollers for 10
cents. 1O3 Wyoming avenue. ..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03

ACCEPTS THE CHALLENGE-Pep
Griffin accepts the challenge of Jack
Nagle, of Elmira, at 13S pounds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03
CASE OF CoXE BROS. & co.

I'm the instance of Coke Brothers g.
company, If / am advised correctly. the
movement of their tonnage did not re-
quire the building or construction of
some forty miles of additional railway,
Such construction was substantially a
duplication of facilities already con-
nected with their collieries. Coke
Brothers & Company as you know.
made an aggressive, intelligent, but
futile effort to secure lower, more
reasonable and equitable rates of trans
portation for their coal from the an
thracite carriers occupying that terri
tory. Failing to do so, they were justi-
fled in constructing their own road and
in that way obtained, as owners Of the
railroad, benefits that We're denied to
them as owners and operators of COL
lieries.
1T is these unreasonable, and as We
believe, inequitable rates, that will fully
justify the building of another road
that has been projected from the an
thracite regions. We may frankly ad-
NIT that the amount involved in the
proposed enterprise is an economic
waste, but who is responsible for the
waste? Is it the independent operator
who cannot obtain transportation on
his tonnage at reasonable rates for the
service, or is il the anthracite carriers.
who, I'm keeping with their traditional
policy compel him to build another
road, that better or more just treat
ment might obtain?
THE projectors of the New York,
Wyoming and Western railroad. or as
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03
(,EYL()N
AND
INDIA
TEA

Is PURE, being MACHINE
ROLLED. Other teas are
hand-rOlled, and are there
fore mixtures of tea and dirt,
which makes SCUM. You
want PURE TEA, so refuse
the MOngOlian article when
offered you.
Use less tea and infuSe
THREE to FIVE minutes.
Always use boiling water.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03

ALDERMAN OFFICIATED-T Thomas
Price, of 3G5 West Everett street, and
Mary Thomas, of 5i9 Roberts court, Sc
cured marriage license yesterday anl
repairing at once to Alderman Millar's
office were united in marriage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03

PAY-DAYS-The Delaware and Hud-
son company paid yesterday at the Leg
getts Creek and MarVine collieries. both
at Providence. The Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western company pay today
at the Dodge, Bellevue and oxford eel
licrieS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03

SELECT COUNCIL MEETING.-Sc-
lect council will meet in regular session
tonight The new rules for the govern
ment OF the fire department will be sub
mitted Tor adoption and the East Mar
ket street paving ordinance will come up
on first reading.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03
CITY NOTES
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ACCEPTS THE CHALLENGE.-Pepp
Griffin accepts the challenge of Jack
NaGle, of Elmira, at 13S pounds.
HEBREW LADIES' SOCIETY.-The
Hebrew Ladies' Relief society will hold a
regular meeting this afternoon al o clock
In the vestry rooms.
SUPPER TONIGHT.-Tonight the la
dies of the Second Prcsbytor rian church
will serve supper in the church parlor,
commencing at O'clock
GRAND JURY MEETING The grand
jury for the December sessions will meet
on Monday next. COnstables will also
make returns on that day.
AMATEUR ACTORS.-Thc standard
Dramatic company, a local organization.
will present IL drama, "Unclc Dicks Darl-
ing" at the Lyceum theater November
~, under the auspices of the House of the
Good Shepherd
a STRAY Observation-Disclosures Ev-
ans and Peters found a bicycle on the
sidewalk In front Of the Traders National
bank AT O'Clock yesterday morning 1t
Is at the Center street police station.
ALDFRMAN OFFlClATED.-ThOm
Price, of 800 West Everett street. and
Mary Thomas, of $40 Roberts court, Sc
cured marriage license yesterday aud
repairing at once to Alderman Millar's
ONCE were united in marriage.
PAN-DAYS.-The Delaware and Hud-
son company paid yesterday at the Leg
gett's Creek and Marvine collieries, both
at Providence. The Delaware Larka-
wanna and WaSiprD pOn,pap,. r,,, tosIo,.
at the Dodge, Bellevue ana oxford eel
licries.
SELECT COUNCIL MEETING.-Sc-
lect council will meet in regular session
tonight The new rules for the govern
ment OF the fire department will be sub
mitted for adoption and the East Mar
ket street paving ordinance will come up
on first reading.
MINER lNJCRED.-George Jabba, of
Dunmore, was admitted to the L.acEa-
wanna hospital yesterday suffering from
injuries received in the mines. His right
hand was badly crushed and the third
and fourth fingers may have TO be anlpu-
tated.
CONDITION OF GIBBONS, - James
Gibbons, of Lafayette street who was
badly injured playing foot ball last sat
urday morning remains In about the same
condition. His right kidney was run
tured and an operation may yet be nee
essary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03

CONDITION OF GIBBONS. - James
Gibbons, of Lafayette street. who was
badly injured playing foot bali last sat
urday morning remains In about the same
condition. His right kidney was rup-
tured and an operation may yet be nee
essary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-03

MINER lNJURED-GeorGe Jabba. Of
Dunmore, was admitted to the Lacka-
wanna hospital yesterday suffering from
injuries received in the mines. His right
hand was badly crushed and the third
and fourth fingers may have to be anlpu-
tated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
ACTIVITY OF CARLIsTS.

London, Aug. 16-The Daily Mails
Biarritz correspondent says: The
troops sent in pursuit of the Bakio Carl
lists who apeared recently in Valencia
failed to capture the members OF the
band owing to the completely of the in
habitants. who are all Carlists, and feed
and conceal the fugitives and give their
pursuers false information. Many
prominent Carlists have settled at
Bayonne. Biarritz and Saint Juan de
Luz. close to the Spanish frontier. as
they did previous to the last rising their
object being to establish easy contact
with the local leaders in the BASQUE
provinces and In Navarro. Spanish de-
tectives have been dispatched by the
government to watch them.
"Carlist recruiting agents In several
parts Of Spain are Offering men two
pesetas day. A Carlist colonel has
been arrested at Barcelona. Accounts
sent TO Spain by visitors TO tT>r pretender
In Lucerne have occasioned the greatest
alarm and, despite public declarations.
II Is clear that everything Is ready for
a Carlist rising Immediately upon the
conclusion OF the peace negotiations.
II In believed that the claimant will wait
until the army returns from Cuba be-
fore ordering an insurrectlon, as he
hopes the Cuban army will return dis
contented and ripe for revolution. Carl
let's agents have been working in Cuba
for months past"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
SUPPLIES FOR CUBANs.

Washington. Aug. 16.-The subsistence
department Of the army win have plenty
OF supplies ready to forward to Cuba
In case 1t is found that the people there
must be supplied from the United States.
There are supplies In Tampa and many
other points near enough to the sea.
board to load available transports when
they Will be needed. Since hostilities
began no information has reached this
government concerning the reconcen.
trados or any other portion OF the peo.
pie OF Cuba within the Spanish lines.
That they are destitute is inferred fron
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
PERSONNEL OF COMMISSIONS.

Washington. Aug. 16.-The Post says:
THE announcement of the personnel
OF the military commissions for Cuba
and Porto Rico may now be expected
at any time. The president has prac-
tically determined upon the military
and naval officers who will compose the
commissions. 1t is probable that the
names will be as follows:
Cuban commission--Major General ].
T. Wade. Major General NJ. c.. Butler and
Admiral w. T. Sampson.
Porto Rican commission-Major Gen.
eral ]. r. Brooke, Major General Theo-
dore Schwan and Admiral Winfield Scott
Schley.
General Lee was originally slated for
a place on the Cuban commission, but
will not serve owing to his desire to re-
main at the head Of the Seventh army
corps. 1t Is expected that the corps will
eventually be sent to Cuba"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
STARVING IN HAVANA.

Santiago. Aug. 16.-The Official report
submitted to General Shafter by Col
iector OF the Port 1bnaldson shows the
customs revenues from July 80 to Aug.
13 to be $64,215. an excellent showing for
the first fortnight Of American admins
tration.
Clara Barton OF the Red Cross society
cabled President Mckinley, requesting
that vessel be given her at once for the
purpose Of taking relief supplies to the
starving Cubans in Havana, where, ac-
cording to reports. want and distress
prevail. 1t Is expected that vessel will
be placed at the service OF the Red Cross
society Immediately, as there is an abun-
dant stock OF food supplies here, only
awaiting means of transportation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16

Washington, Aug. 1e.-The navy de-
partment has under favorable considera-
tion a review OF the principal warships
OF Admiral Sampson's fleet In the har-
Dor Of New York next Saturday after
noon. -Four battleships and two armored
cruisers OF the fleet are expected to ar
rive at the metropolis by the end Of the
week, and In response to a popular de-
mand the naval authorities are disposed
TO have them pass In review through the
harbor and up the North river as far as
Grants tomb at Riverside park. II
present plans are carried out the ves-
sells will fire a salute at that point and
turn down the river tostheir anchorage
in the bay.
1t was first proposed that the officers
and men attached to the war fleet should
march In parade through the principal
streets OF New York city in order that
the citizens might give them welcome
worthy Of their efforts In behalf of their
country, but suggestion 70 this effect
was not favorably considered at the de-
partment. where 1t was not thought. In
view of the severe hardships which these
men have undergone. that they should
be subjected to the fatigues of long
march SO soon after their arrival at New
York. The plan Of having a naval parade
met with more favor. and probably will
be adopted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
TROUBLE BREEDING.

ERiA - lfF
Santiago. Aug. 16.-Trouble with the
Cubans is breeding. Their Attitude is
one Of sullen hostility toward America.
The better class in Cuba favors the an
nexation Of the island to the United
States, and a majority of the masses
are ready and anxious to work and ac-
cept the shelter and protection afforded
by an American protectorate: but they
are Influenced by a certain class of rabd
orators and breeders OF sedition and re-
bellion against anything smacking OF
law and order.
This infiammatory class demands and
urges the recognition of Cuba for Gu
bans and spurns all offers or suggestions
tending to prosperity under an Amer
lean protectorate. and excites popular
discomfort. This Is exactly the class
that pushes itself most into evidence and
whose views and opinions are most over
heard and published. Cubans are ad-
vised to repudiate all offers of peace or
cessation Of hostilities. and TO look upon
the armistce as an agreement between
the United States and Spain on their
own account and not binding upon the
free and Independent state of Cuba,
whose liberating army not only repu-
dates paclfication. but VIII ignore the
armistice 10 the point of continuing to
wage war and shooting every Spaniard
In the field.
wild rumor r. aficat that the Cuban
army VIII attack Santiago and capture
IL. 10 the glory Of the Cuban army as
soon as the American garrison is weak
ened. This is directly traceable To the
same source. The influence exerted by
such a body of men against law and
order Is formidable. This hysterical
people demands suppression with an
iron hand. While still in embryo. this
in1uence In already felt among certain
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
CRITICIsEs BLuNDERs.

London. Aug. 16.--The Santiago cor
respondent Of The Times. who acted az
interpreter for General Shafter during
the interviews preceding the surrender
of Santiago. describes fully the fighting
and capitulation of the city, and criti-
cises severely the tactical blunders made,
the opportunities missed and the lack
of the information Of the enemy's move-
ments displayed by both Spaniards and
Americans The correspondent says the
necessity for the surrender Of Santiago
is no more evident now than 1t was be-
fore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
CIGARS WE'RE EXCHANGED.

Guayama, Porto Rico. Aug 16.-Gen-
eral Brooke sent Colonel Richard to the
Spanish lines Sunday. under a flag OF
truce. with a notification of the signing
Of the peace protocol. He was met by
Commandant Cervera In person. After
the communication had been read felici-
tations and cigars were exchanged.
Flags OF truce are flying over our out
posts. 1t was suggested that they be
also planted over the Spanish lines. and
the suggestion was accepted.
All of General Brooke's troops are
looking comfortable and healthy, and
the camps are trying to reconcile them