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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.
Grammar A Pupils Tried it Yester-
day-Others Tomorrow.

Twenty pupils were re-examined yes
terday for admission to the High
school. The examinations were con-
Quoted by Superintendent Of Schools
Howell in the High school building.
Those examined were pupils of Gram
mar A grade who attained the average
of 60 per cent. on the years work and
final examination. Questions were
given them in spelling, arithmetic,
geography, grammar and history. The
result will be made known in a day
or so.
Pupils from schools not a part of
Scrantons public school system will be
examined for admission to the High
school tomorrow, beginning at 0 o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
For the School Children.

Lewis, Reilly G. Davies have kept
pace with the season by providing their
spacious store on Wyoming avenue
with a large line of shoes for school
year, and can fit children's feet of every
size and shape. Their establishment
which is known as the always Busy
Shoe Store" has had ten years of sue
cess that has been almost unequallec
In the business history of Scranton
Their stock is always mammoth and 4:
consequently complete.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
Montrose Boy Killed.

Paul McCracken, young man of 21
years. met a terrible death at Tunk-
hammock Monday evening. lie at
tempted to board a train OF empty
cars going down steep incline and
he missed his hold. His body was bad
ly mangled. His home was at Mont
rose.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
ST. LUKE'S CHURCH
PARISH BUILDING
CORNER STORE OF 1T WAS LAID
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.

The Ceremonies Were of an I'm
posing Nature and Were in
Charge of Rev. Rogers Israel, Rec
tor of the Church-Addresses by
Rev. Mr.. Israel, Major Everett
Warren and A. D. Holland-De-
scription of This Beautiful Mem
orial Building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
ICE FUND is GROWING.
Liberal Response Made Yesterday
Keep the Good Work Up.

Tere was a liberal contribution yes
terday to the fund for the purchase of
ice for the Thirteenth regiment. Let the
good work so on. The Tribune will
acknowledge all contributions sent to
it, Yesterdays contributions were.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07

All teachers are requested to call at
secretary OF board of controls Office
to sign contracts and also bring along
certificates. BY order OF Board of Con-
troll, -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07

that makes II impossible for the fuse
to explode the torpedo until IL has been
In flight for time that will carry 1t a
safe distance from the gun, making ac-
cidents virtually impossible.
The excellent work that the Dickson
company invariably turns out makes IT
quite possible that 1t will get more Of
these guns to make.
No changes will have to be made in
the plant to manufacture these guns.
The present machinery Is capable of
doing all the necessary work.
NOT MANY SUCH SHOPS.
There are not many shops in the
country capable of handling the Job
without making extensive improve
ments and additions to their machin-
cry. The fact that the Dickson works
could take the contract with an agree
ment to begin the work at once is nc
small advertisement for the city OF
Scranton.
One of the firms that could have
handled the work without delay, and
which was invited to bid for the con-
tract, refused to have anything what.
ever to do with the job, having con.
scientious scruples against manufac.
turing war material. II is the Luken':
Iron and Steel company. of Coates
vile, Chester county. 1t is supposed
that the company is controlled b,
Quakers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07

The Misses Merrills private school,
612 Jefferson avenue. for pupils be-
tween 5 and 13 years of age, will open
Monday, Sept. ~, 1898. :"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07

A picture of unusual interest and
striking in its grouping was presented
yesterday afternoon at the corner
stone laying Of st. Luke's parish build
Ing. A throng of parishioners gath
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07

The Wilkes-Barre Record can be had
in Scranton at the news stands of Reis-
man Bros, 404 Spruce and 503 Linden
streets; Mac, Lackawanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis,

Teacher of Dancing. All classes oper
October 1. I"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07

$500 Excursion to Niagara Falls
Sept, 9, via Lehigh Valley. 90
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
This Vote Not Good, After Sept. Q, 1898.
-
Does Your Piano Need
Tuning ?

Our Mr.. S. R. Perry is the
most expert action regulator
and tuner in this part Of the
state. You'd better have the
whole job done at once as a
piano in good tune and a bad
action give no satisfaction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30
GLOOMY OUTLOOK FOR SPAIN.

Paris Sept 29-The French newspapers con-
tinue to comment upon the difficulties which
,hA two Commissions will have TO face. by rea-
CON of their divergent instructions. beyond
which n is said they cannot go. The GIL
Bias" says
THE SPANISH Government has given to us
Commissioners precise instructions. Ihey are
- do their utmost t. have it admitted that
there can be no question Of disputng the r,shts
NJ spanjsh sovereignty over Manila, the Island
Of Luzon and the rest Of the archipelago OUT
sid, Of the naval stations which spain VIII
cede at the Marianne Islands
"On the other side the American Commls-
.,on before leaving President Mckinley, re-
ceived from him precise instructions. from
which the Commissioners cannot depart The
following is the text OF these instructions:
'First-Spain cedes absolute sovereignty over
the whole Of the island Of Luzon
"Second-The other islands Of the archipeiago
will be replaced under the dominion or Spain
on condition that a liberal government Is ac-
corded TO the Inhabitants.
.Third-Com7lete separation OF Church ana
State in the Philippines.
"Fourth-Spain cannot cede any other islands
Americas consent
"Fifth-The United States shall enjoy Tor aii
time the same commercial privileges as the
most favored nations. not excepting Spain her-
self"
The "Gu Bias" concludes with remarking:
"It is THEREFORE TO be feared that for unhappy
Spain the negotiations which open on Oconoer
will give no satisfaction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30
PEACE COMMISSIONS MEET.
NrNBFRS BREAKFAST TOGETHER AT
THE FRENCH FOREIGN OFFICE
rAcTFUL CEREMONY PL NNED BY NJ DEL
CAssE-AMERIcANS PLEASED WITH
THE MEETING.

Paris. Sept 29-The United States Peace
Commission held another session this morning,
after which, accompanied by the United States
Ambassador. General Horace Porter. they drove
10 the Foreign Office where the Commissioners
met and breakfasted with the Spanish Commis-
soners In addition to the Commissioners and
the Ambassadors, the Minister Of Foreign Af-
fairs. NJ Delcasse had invited the three chief
officials of the French Foreign Office. the First
Secretaries Of the Embassies and General Hog
ron. Secretary OF the Elysee Palace.
The breakfast was a purely informal AFFAIR
given by NJ. Delcasse in his private apartments
AZ the Foreign Office. The Spanish Commits
sioners arrived first. accompanied by the Span
ish Ambassador here. Leon Castillo and the
Secretary of the Spanish Embassy The United
States Ambassador General Horace Porter and
N Henri Vignaud. the Secretary Of the United
States Embassy. arrived at the Foreign once
before the American Commissioners and await
eq them there The American party arrived
promptly at 1890. the time fixed. and the rap
ping Of a haberd by doorkeeper on the mar
bic floor announced the arrival of the Amer
leans who were received in a private hall
above NJ Delcasse's official quarters.
The Minister met and greeted each American
turn and then presented them to the Pre-
mier, NJ Brisson simultaneously Sefor Cas-
tillo stepred forward to greet General Porter,
whereupon the two groups moved together. and
,rtroductions to each other were effected by Nj.
Delcasse.
After Senior Castillo and General Porter had
a brief chat, the party went TO the breakfast
room where NJ Delcasse presided in the centre
sf a long table. On his right were General for-
tsr and Senator Gray, with a Spanish Commits
sioner between them. On the left OF NJ Del
cesse was the president of the Spanish Commits
sion. Montero Rios. with Senator Davis next 10
him and a Spanish Commissioner on the left OF
the Senator
On the opposite side, facing NJ. Delcasse' was
Brisson on his right we're Sehor Castlilo'
Senator Frye and a Spanish Commissioner On
the left of the Premier were Judge Day, presi-
dent Of the American Commission spanish
Commissioner and Wnteaw Reid.
Revond these on either side. were the secre-
+eriAs Of the United States and Spanish Embas-
sizes here and the French Foreign Office of1-
cias.
The breakfast. luncheon, as II would ne
termed in the United States. occupied eighty
minutes.
Coffee and cigars served In an adjoining
apartment and after half an hours talk the
marty broke up both Commissions departing
simultaneously with courteous expressions.
The Americans regard the breakfast as hav-
,rg hasn q happv means Of making the two
Commissions acquainted with each other II
was planned with great tact by the rrench anu
was conducted with the utmost discretion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30
PIG MAJORITY IN NOVA SCOTIA

Halifax. n s. Sept. o GpeciaD.-Complete re-
turns Of the vote to-days in this province on the
plebscite submitted to the electors on the question
OF prohbitory liquor law for Canada are not yet
available Advces indicate that seventeen Of the
otgb,een counties In the province have voted in
favor Of prohibition with a majority which VIII
he about twenty thousand The County of Rich
rnond in the Island OF Cape Breton. voted 10
against prohibition In the other counties the vote.
although favorable. was small scarcely more thhn
., nor cent Of the electorate having gone 70 the
polls. The campaign in Nova Scotia was charac-
terzed by great apathy on the part Of the electors
who apparently were Indifferent as TO the result.
The campaign in favor OF prohibition was conduct
ed n inly by the clergy OF the Protestant churches
Who made n vigorous and aggressive canvass. par
,icnIorJv in rhc rural districts. The vote In this
province although giving majority favorab bic to
prohihifion is regarded being far from satis-
factory In the Province OF Prince EDWARD Island
the prohibitionists have won decisive victory.
everv boiling district in the island heard from
giving q favorable majority. The vote stood 10 l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30

should favor the nomination Of a Newly ork
city man when they had all along professed an
intention Of supporting some upstate candi-
date. Mr. Murphy and Mr. Croker replied that
they thought there were objections to all the
upstate candidates who had been mentioned
This is a diplomatic way of saying that all
the upstate candidates were on intimately
friendly terms with Mr. Hill. but Mr.. Hill ar
gued, nevertheless. that IL was not good poll
tics" to nominate a Tammany man for Gov
ernor. Senator Murphys reelection as United
StItes Senator might be put in peril by such
move for there was a deep prejudice all over
the interior OF the State among Democrats as
well as Republicans against Tammany Hall.
The nomination Of a Tammany man for Gov
ernor would intensity this feeling. Mr.. Murphy
and Nj Croker could not he persuaded how
ever, that their policy was wrong one
Mr. Hill finally left them at o'clock and an
nounced to the newspaper correspondents that
no agreement had been reached on candidate
for Governor On the other hand. Murphy and
Croker privately stated to the representative OF
a favored newspaper organization that they
would support Augustus Van Wyck for Gov
ernor This led to the positive announcement
in one or two newspapers of the State this
morning that Augustus Van Wyck had been
agreed upon as the candidate.
This was not true. Croker and Murphy knew
that they did not have Van Wyck nominated.
They were UP as early as 80 o'clock this
morning and began sending for rural Demo-
Gratis and endeavoring TO persuade them to
enter into a Van Wyck combination. The de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30
CANADA VOTES on PROHIRI7ION.
CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS CT THE RESULT
FROM OTTAWA AND QUEBEC.

CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS CT THE RESULT
FROM OTTAWA AND QUEBEC.
Ottawa. ont. Sept % (specaD. The result ~
the plebiscite vote is great diSappointmeh' 10
the nrobibition advocates. Prohibition is KILLED
in Canada for century. Ottawa city. when
was expected to give a majority Of over one
thousand for has gone 700 against All the
nrircinal cities In Canada except Halifax y.
( and Winninee Manitoba. including Montreal.
Ottawa London. Guelph Toronto. Quebec. Ham
uton. Kingston and Hull. have given large ma
torities against prohibition. Toronto alone giving
a majority of 3.254 against. while Quebec re-
cords her protest with vote Of over six thou
sand against.
Quebec Province IS overwhelmingly against
prohibition. Ontario by a small majority decides
in the same way but Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick are decidedly in favor Of prohioition.
II was expected that Ottawa and Toronto would
give large majorities for prohibition. and that
they have given msjorities against is creating
considerable comment
Quebec. Sept 29-The indications tonight are
that prohibition has been carried by large ma
iority. but probably not more than half the
registered vote has been cast. Reports from all
parts Of the Dominion, however. indicate that
the vote both for and against prohibition has
been larger than expected.
The weather in all the provinces has been
favorable In the cities and towns Of ontario
the saloons have been closed all day. hut
throughout the Province Of Quebec m" bars
have been doing big business
Hhe heaviest vote against prohibition was cast
in the Province of Quebec. Here the French
clergy have counseed their people 10 vote
against prohibition on the ground that prohibi-
tory laws would only make lawbreakers, and
that smuggling and violation Of the law would
be greatly increased. Another argument al
vanced against prohibition here is that with the
Nouor traffic destroyed. there would be no way
for raising the $10000000 which annually comes
10 the Dominion from the liouor trade
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30
RRYANTTFS Will BOLT.
CHICAGO PLATFORM DEMOCRATS TO PUT
Up A TICKET To NIGHT.

Up A TICKET NIGHT
Syracuse Y. Y. Sept 20 CSpecIaD. Unless
there is a decided change In tho next twenty
four hours in the sentiment prevailing among
tho silver Democrats here this evening, com
rlcte state ticket will be placed in nomination
at a meeting 10 be held AZ the Union square
Hotel. I'm New York. tomorrow night. soon
after to-day's convention the leading Silv"rlt"s
got torether and canvassed the situation. som"
~ them were inclined 10 indorse some NJ m"
Democratic state candidates. but the op'n'on
or those favorng n full independent ticket
finally prevailed. To-morrows meeting VIII ne
attended by the members OF the Chicago fla'-
form Democracy's Committee on Permanent
Organization--one from each Senate district
N whom. bv resolution adopted az the meet
ing hold here on Wednesday night. was IN
trusted the work ~ placing a ticket In the
field
Thore are several men who would Ike N head
the ticket Oly Snyder. of Buffalo, IS one
Calvin F. Reach is another Henry NJ Nc
Donald OF New-York had been prominently
mentioned in connection with the nomination.
but this evening he announced declsively 70 1he
Tribune correspondent thar he would not accept
q nomination for any place on the ticket under
any condition
You may say for mo hat sm not can
didate" he said. and could not h" induced 20
become ONE
Asked what he thought of the candidates
nominated to-day. he replied that he considered
the ticket as a whole decidedly weak
The Van Wycks are getting on though, he
added Robert is Mayor Of New-York, and
now the Judge Is going 10 he become Governor
OF the state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30
FINE WORK AT SARATOGA.

At Saratoga IN the month Of August the fam
lily undertaking had another development. Both
Augustus Van Wyck and Robert a Van Wyck
arrived the great summer resort with Rich
ard Croker Soon rumors began TO circulate
among The throng Of Democratic politicians from
New-York and Kings County that Robert 4.
Van Wyck would be the Democratic candidate
for Governor. But Robert seemed not to take
the slightest interest in these statements and
the only manifestation Of feeling made by him
was in opposition to his nomination. which was
attributed 70 the theatrical necessity for every
politician TO affect modesty even If he does not
possess II.
While this talk went on. Judge Augustus Van
Wyck 70 all appearances was an unconcerned
spectator. No one could suspect that the black
haired gentleman OF medium height and slender
frame, clad in black garments and wearing
black necktie who sat in a chair daily on the
front veranda Of the Grand Union Hotel look
ing out with apparent sadness at the passing
throng on Broadway. had any thought about be-
coming the Democratic candidate for Governor.
He did not talk much with the Democratic poll
ticians. He saw very little OF Richard Croker,
but he was in Saratoga every hour that Croker
vas there and there was a notab,- gathering OF
the most powerful men among the Democratic
politicians Of Kings County Patrick II. McCar-
ren was there, and also James Sheylu, toe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30
fny TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

Syracuse Sept 29-It appears that the gov
ernnlent Of New York, II Richard croker
has his way is TO be family ai1air' i.o'
ert A. Van Wyck Is to hold on TO MS oiHce
Of Mayor Of New-York. Augustus Van Wych'
his brother. II possible. will take possession u
the office Of Governor Of the State. Incidentally
Tammany Hall will rule both the greatest city
and the greatest Slate in the Union
It would have been a little too open plot on
the part Of Tammany to gain possession OF the
State government II the Mayor had been noml-
mated. and therefore the Judge was selected
One may already discern the Roman virtue that
will overspread the face of Augustus. II elected
Governor. when he picks up for examination
some legislative enactment In the interest OF
Tammany Hall approved Of by Robert A as
Mayor Of New York. On what distant terms
the Executive Of New York City will be with
the Executive Of the State when political meas
ures 70 increase Tammany's authority are under
ANALYSIS by Augustus. always provided he is
elected,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30
FTER DOWN WITH FEVER
AT LAST TO THE DREAD CUBAN
DIsEAsE-TWO NURSES AT
TEND ON HIN

Camp Wikoff, Montauk, y. Y. Sept 2o-Gen-
eral Shafter is a very sick man He has the San
tiago fever without much doubt, and IT is not
likely he will be able to be about for several
DAYS He was not In good health during the
campaign and, although taking the best pos
sible care OF himself under the conditions he
doubtless got the fever in his system. and al
though he has fought sickness off right along.
is now victim Two nurses have been installed
AT the clubhouse. and he is officially reported
sick although he to-day caused reports 10 be
made 70 him and gave directions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30
MORE TROOPS REACH CORUNNA.
ONE DEATH FROM YELLOW FEVER ON THE
VOYAGE-GERMANS ENTERTAIN
SPANIARDS

Madrid, Sept 29-The French mail steamer
Lafayette. having on board the Spanish troops
from Santiago de Cuba. has arrived at Corunha'
One Of the officers Of the Lafayette died OF vel
low fever at sea. The vessel will be subjected
20 fifteen days quarantine.
The Spanish naval officers who recently ar
rived at santander on beard the City of Rome
from Portsmouth y. H. have been entertained
al BALL given by the officers Of the German
training-shio Charlotte. The citizens OF that
place gave luncheon TO the Germans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30
A VAN WICK FAMILY AFFAIR.

The Democratic State Convention II would
appear from what was done to-day, merely
brought to a successful termination family
intrigue Of which the first steps were taken
over a year ago. Then. there is good reason 70
think. Judge Augustus Van Wyck resolved to
nominate his younger brother, Judge Robert A.
Van Wyck for Mayor Of New-York. Ten years
ago. when Augustus Van Wyck was the conf
Dental agent in all political affairs OF Hugh
McLaughln. the old Democratic boss OF Brook
Iyn. he was a dexterous and successful politician.
In 1854 he saw that Grover Cleveland was In
danger Of defeat as a candidate for President,
and took measures 70 organize a gigantic Demo-
cratic procession and mass-meeting in Kings
County IN Cleveands favor. which brought out
the Democratic vote I'm that county and may he
considered one of the contributing causes TO
Cleveland's success in carrying this state
against James c. Blaine.
In 1897 however. Augustus Van Wyck, the
astute politician. had withdrawn into the studi-
Gus quiet OF the Supreme Court. and was sup
po-sd to be without thought Of having another
frolic In the fed of politics. But he, neverthe-
less is said to have discovered tho 'availabil-
ty" Of Robert 4. Van Wyck as candidate for