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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27

THE announcement has been made
that the largest order for steel rails
ever given has Just been awarded TO
the Seel Rail combine at the prevailing
nrices of S32 The meeting was held
in New York yesterday, and 1t is un-
derstood that the railroad companies
were notified that the steel could
cover all their wants at the present
price. Nearly every railroad in the
country came in with orders, and an
aggregate Of 1 100000 tons of rails
were ordered for delivery in 1900. The
companies in the pool are the Carnegie,
the PENNSYLVANIA Steel company, the
Cambria Steel company, the Federal
Steel company, and the Lackawanna
steel company, After these orders were
placed the price Of raise was raised to
S35 and $40, depending on the size or
the order, the lowest quotation being
for 200 tons and the highest for less
than carload lots.
The total sales aggregate about $780,
100000. This means that one-sNth OF
the total steel output of the country
for 1900 will be consumed in the manu-
facture of rails. This does not include
orders placed by the Russian govern
,nent some time ago, with other orders,
which will make the aggregate tonnage
in rails next yeOr much more than L.
900 600 tons. This makes certain that
prices of iron and steel for 1900 will be
considerably higher than the prevail
ing figure.
1t was denied by a representative OF
ahe Federal steel Company yesterday
that a. steel rail pool existed. Such an
organization, he said, would be illegal.
He admitted, however, that there was
an harmonious understanding between
the various companies and he remarked
that thede were now no personal ami
mosities to mar the brightness of the
trade situation. He confirmed the
news that the various steel companies
had sold up to yesterday for delivery
in 1900 a total of about 800, 600 tons OF
rails at the rate of S33 a ton, and that
the ruling rate was now S35 ton, with
possibilities of further advances.
Regarding the order for 1,5C0,COO tons
of steel rails another Pittspurg de-
spatch received in this city yesterday
said.
ITO fll this vast order means that al
other branches of steel manufacture
will have to be curtailed. 1t will b.
especially hard on shipbuilders, as i
is expected that the demand for stee
plates will be greater than ever. Th
output of plates this year will be mucl
behind orders booked the first half o
the year. 1t will :njure the steel ca
buildings industry, and crowd tinplate
hoops, wire and other products. TIL
order means that about 100000 ton
of steel will be MADE into rails as tn
ore and coal mines will need hundred
of thousands of tons OF light rails
About 2,2000OO tons of pig iron will
consumed. out of an estimated outpu
of 10000, 0OO tons, and 100000 tons @
ore"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27
HAVE JOINED THE MARINES.
Lads from Hereabouts Who Want to
Be sailor Soldiers.

Following is a list Of the men who
have enlisted in the United States
Marine corps at Major w. +. Biddle's
recruiting station in the Laning build
ing. Wilkes Barre:
Michael Donnelly, Scranton, Pa;
William A. Billings, Wilkes-Barre,
Pa: Charles A. Gritman, Wilkes
Barre. Pa: william II. Hughes,
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Cserved in Ninth
Pennsylvania volunteers): Evan T..
owens, Wilkes Barre, Pa: Phenias
Morse, Harding, Pa. (served in Ninth
Pennsylvania volunteers): Daniel Gal
lagher, Miners Mill, Pa: Charles A.
Haas. Nantlcoke, Pa Bruce Bartholo-
NEW, Forty Fort, Pa; Frank ]. Bris-
lin, Lee Park, Pa. (served in Ninth
Pennsylvania volunteers); James c.
Langan Pittston, Pa: Ira c. Hoover.
West Plttston, Pa; Robert Marsh,
Olyphant, Pa; Ned X. Miller, Strouds-
burg, Pa. (served in Second Nebraska
volunteers); James w, Stroll, Trocks-
Vile, Pa. Charles e. Warburton, Hills
grove. Pa; Eugene f. Broug, Lehigh-
ton, Pa; James f. Shea, McAdoo. Fa. &,
Edward Dowd, McAdoo, Pa; Joseph
Meyer Ashland, Pa; Timothy G. Sny-
der, Ashland, Pa; Mark Cannon, Ash
land, Pa. (served in Eeighteenth Penn
sylvania volunteers).
In the course of an interesting in
terview in the Wilkes-Ba Record
concerning the marine service Major
Biddle saws:
Very few persons are acquainted
with the duties of the marines. In the
| poular mind marines are synonymous
with the sailors. as a matter of fact
they are not sailors at ALL but soldiers
serving on ships. They are part OF the
naval force and serving unde" the
| jurisdiction of the secretary of the
navy but they are, nevertheless dis
| tinct organization from the navy
proper. Their duties are strictly mill
tary and they are soldiers absolutely
and at all times. Their duties ashore
are doing guard duty in our various
navy yards and naval stations. Hro.
tecting government property from frt
or burglary.
Recruits are sent to the nearest
barracks and instructed in the dri'l'
which embrace the school of the sol
dier, company and battalion skirmish
ing, target practice, bayonet exercise
| ana everything apDertdlnlHS ~ ~ S"l
dier's duties. While serving on u man
of-war they are instructed in :ha grel
gun drill (artillery) in addition TO wha
instructions they received in barracks
which are continued on board ships
The marines act as orderlies for I'll
admiral or captain and perform guart
duty on the ship the same as on shore
Recruits must be at least five fee
four inches in height between 2l AM
35 years of age, weight at least II
pounds, able to read and write, SCUM
as to senses and limbs and OF goo
habits. Pay of a recruit at present
$3.50 per month. Clothing, rationi
medicines and medical attendance ar
furnished in addition. Enlisted mo
receive the same pay, and bounty "a
re-enlisting as those of like grades c
infantry. Credit is given for previou
service in the volunteer army and a
re-enlstment in either army or marin
corps within three months of honor
able discharge entities them to ir
creased pay for continued service"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27

chanic and engine dispatcher in the
Lackawanna yards at Hallstead, has
retired from that position. Mr. Hays
was a popular man with the engineers
and firemen and faithful employs
of the Delaware, Lackawanna ana
Western company. He assumed charge
Of that office sixteen years ago and
has been akbls post steadily until last
Saturday. Ne is valued citizen and
It Is hoped that he might continue as
a resident OF our borough.
Mr.. Hays successor is w. Harvey,
of Chicago, Ill. Mr.. Harveys record
shows him to be an excellent railroad
man and socially he Is pleasant and
agreeable.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27
The Lackawanna's New Engines.

AS stated in The Tribune yesterday.
the Lackawanna Railroad company
has ordered twenty-three consolidated
engines, twelve -wheelers, from the
Brooks Locomotive works, of Dunkirk,
and the Dickson Manufacturing COM
pany, of this city, will build fifteen en-
Sines the same as those by the Brooks
company. Besides these the Brooks
company will build seven passenger
engines, the largest ever owned by the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
company. They will be of the ten
wheel type, the boiler of Mother Hub
bard pattern.
The cylinders will be 20 by &c, and
the engines will have $40 two-inch
flues. They will have a steam pressure
of 210 pounds and all wheels, including
those of the truck tender will be
equipped with brakes. They will be
used for heavy fast service on the
main line between Scranton and FL
mira, and between Scranton and New
York. Deliveries of these enfgines are
10 be made in November. December
January and February.
New Dispatcher at Hallstead.
T.. II. Hays, formerly master me-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27
LIVE NEWS OF THE
INDUSTRIAL WORLD
STEEL RAIL COMBINE RECEIVES
A BIG ORDER.

It Is Said That 100000 Tons of
Rails Have Been Ordered from the
Trust-Changes at the Lacka-
wanna shops-some Facts About
the New Engines Ordered by the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
company-other Interesting Trade
Notes,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27
To Stephen Crane.

A long, deep bay
Under a yellow sun
The crack of a report
A frightened cry.
The chattering OF death demons in tree
top.
Blood, red blood, upon the ground.
Somebody had shot a snipe.
detroit Free PrssA
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27

In connection with Read y-made Shirt Waists of,
fer line of the famous Agawam shrunk Aannes especially
suitable for making Shirt Waists Home Gowns, Dressing
Sacques These goods full 2S inches WIDE strict
y all wool and positively shrunk-prCe only 4Sc yard
following colors Black navy cardinal BLOOD Yale blue,
medium gray, dark grey, white.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27
FALL CONVENTION
OF LUTHER LEAGUE
THREE SESSIONS HELD IN ST.
MARKS CHURCH.

Address of Welcome and Response in
Morning, and Reports of officers.
Papers Read by Misses scheiterle
and Kantner and Martin Swank.
Address by Rev. w. L. Huntor,
of Wilkes Barre, Last Evening.
Delegates Present and Business
Transacted During the Day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27
SPECIAL SALE
This Week OF
Diamonds, WQ|cIleS, JGH3iy. ETC.

Now Is the time to get bargain
at these prices. You cannot OBJ
tain them in the future. Call and
see them.
Fine Diamond Rings at $500. worth
SlO.50. .-
Solid Gold Band Rings at S,9S. worth
$3.50 III,
s22 .,,,
Sl25.
Cum Buttons. previous prices 500. now
SIC. r,,-,- ,..
ment, $3.50. III,
Ladies' Sterling Silver Watches, worth
$3.50, now s375.
Gents Nickel Watches, s. w, price
$3.50, now Sl.75.
Rogers Bros. Spoons. warranted. 5Oc.
Rogers Bros. Butter Knives, sugar
spoons, Pickle Forks, &c., previous price
75c. .,,
Ladies' Solid Gold Watch, Elsin move
ment, $li,50. o
Ladies Gold Filled Watches at $780,
worth $500
We also have about three hundred La,
dies Solid Silver Rings, worth SOC ana
75c,. win close them at 10c each
Special sale now going on ar DaNluoW
Rros Attend as we are onerlng BoooS
al one-fourth their original value.
Extra Heavy Solid Silver Thimoies al
! l9c
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27

At @ IN Wash Flannes, with neatly cord
1A@ ~H'oV ed 'front.' in red, Yale blue, navy
and black.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27

Black Brilliantine of very good
quality-tucked yoke, plated
back.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27

French Flannels in pretty violet
and red grounds, with white
stripe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27

Black Mercerized sateen, the
silk finish, with tucked yoke and
plated back. Entirely new.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27
EVENING SESSION.

A large audience attended the even
ing session, which was opened with
an anthem by the church choir, en-
titled And After These Things" Rev.
Hunton led the vesper service and the
congregation sang the rally hymn. Mrs.
A. l.. Ramer sang solo, THE Lost
Chord" in pleasing voice and Rev. f.
w. +. Peschau, ID. D., of Greensburg,
Pa, who was to have delivered an ad-
dress on "Protestantism's Power" was
unable to be present. Rev. w, l.. Hun
ton, of Wilkes Barre, acceptably filled
his place, and delivered forcible ad-
dress,
The assemblage sang "A Mighty
Fortress Is Our God" and the choir
rendered TIE Deum Laudamus. Rev.
Seneker closed the meeting with the
vesper service and bendiction.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27
LOOK HERE +:

At Gl E0 Wash Flannels, neatly trimmed,
N with Soutache braid. in black,
brown blue and red.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-27

At 60 EO Flannel Waists, with yokes trim
~ ~~'"o med with new novelty silk braid,
in red, grey, blue and black. W..
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23

The coming of the famous "Wright's
Original Nashville Students" COM
bined with "Gideon's Big Minstrel
Carnival" will prove a gala event to
all lovers of good, bright, wholesome
minstrelsy. This popular attraction
will appear at the Opera House, Lam
caster one night only, Friday Nov.
oath. and promises to prove the fun
festival of the season. Everywhere
in the large Cities where it appears,
theatres are filed to overfiOwing and
the press speak in the most glowing
terms Of the excellent performance
and the merit of the many big acts
presented. Forty-five Of the best
cOlOred entertainers in minstrelSy ap-
pear at every performance and good
rOllicking fun runs riot for three solid
hours. The Nashville Students Glee
Club and The Occidental Quartette
furnish the most beautiful of music,
rendering sweet Southern melodies,
and fifteen natural colored comedians
create uprOariOus merriment with
their bright, up-to-date ideas of
humor. Slack wire walkers, jugglers,
tumblers. acrObatS and a score OF
other varied features are included in
the enjoyable programme. A big
Symphony Orchestra furnishes the
music for the performance and two
Peerless Bands appear In the street
parade that is given every day.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23
Mass Meeting Sunday.

The w. G. T. U. invite the citizens
Of Lancaster and vicinity to attend a
Mass Meeting at the Court House at
3 o'clock next Sunday afternoon,
Move er 26th, for the purpose of
arousing public sentiment on the
duties and responsibilities of Ameri-
can Citizenship, and to circulate
petition, to be presented to the Con-
gress of the United States, asking for
the rejection and expulsion of the
PolygamOus Mormon, Brigham H.
Roberts, as member of that body.
Short addresses will be made by the
different clergymen, and other prom
inent citizens, good music will be fur
nished, and the public is earnestly re.
quested to attend. BY order Of the
w, G., T. u.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23

"The Wright's Original Nashville
Students" combined with "GideOn's
Big Minstrel Carnival" that appears
at the Opera House, one night only,
Fri day Nov. 9th represents more
than mere description can give: to
appreciate it, it much be seen. Is
talented cOlOred performers are includ-
ed in its roster; 10 big speciality acts
are presented; minstrel features of
the best variety, old and new, are
offered and feast of fun, without the
least suggestion of vulgarity, is prom
ised. Opera House Lancaster, Friday
Nov. a.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23
About The Railroad.

Harry GiOvannOli, of the Advocate,
and JnO. Bright, of Stanford, are still
building the new railroad through
Danville and Stanford. They have
the ties and rails down, and it is ex-
pected that if they work hard they
will get through those Lincoln county
hills some time in the year 1000. Our
arbitrator has not been in the field fOr
several days, but the matter will be in
shape by the time Mr.. Spencer says
ready. In the mean time Harry and
John can content themselves by figur-
ing no " to get over those hills with.
out the use of a flying machine.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23
A False Report

An idle rumOr was started Yesterday
to the effect that the minstrel troupe
to play here tomorrow night was not
of the best character and not the place
for ladies. Manager Fissihger could
not afford to permit such show, and
the report is entirely without fcun-
datiOn. For fear some might think
the story true, he telegraphed the
manager of the Paris opera house,
where they played last night, and re-
ceived this answer: Washable Stu
dents good. Perfectly chaste. Any
lady can attend" (Signed) S. G. Bar
low Nor
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23
Circuit Court.

The November term of the Garrard
circuit court cOnveneS Monday. Clerk
Hamilton tells us the dOckets are as
follows: % appearances, l 3 equity
cases, IA Commonwealth cases. Three
are to be tried for murder. They are
Bill Mccoy for killing Whitehead at
Dripping Springs ten years ago, Gill
lis Prather for killing Burton, at Paint
Lick, and Virgil Mullins for killing
Fry at Bryantsville. The term is
three weeks, but not all the time will
be consumed.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23

Although the plasterer, the painter
and the decorator are yet to do their
part on the Garrard Opera House, the
building was opened to amusement
lovers Tuesday night, when Mr.. POr-
ter ]. White presented "Faust". The
owners owners Of the house have met
with many delays and disappointments
since they began work, and it seems
that, as stated in their card, "Fate
has been against Them. The scenery
had not arrived, the furnaces were not
in, the walls not plastered, and many
more annoyances were in the way to
making the opening what they would
have liked to haveit. But Mr.. Whites
company carries special scenery, to-
gether with his electric effects, and
the show was far superior to anything
ever given in this part of the state.
The part of MephistO, the spirit of
evil, was taken by Mr.. White, who
played the role in splendid style. Mr..
Frank Macdonald took the part of
Faust, while Marguerite was ably rep
renented in Miss Olga Verne. The
company is far ahead Of any seen in
small towns, and it was by the merest
accident that Manager FisSinger sc.
cured them. The scenery was as
beautiful as isseen in the city theaters
the electric effects being perfect. The
audience, which was made up of some
OF the best people 10 this section, was
highly pleased with the performance,
and felt SO amply repaid that they
were willing to overlook the unfinish.
ed condition of the building and thank
the management for its successful en-
deavour to give them the very best
entertainments on the road.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23
Making 1t Interesting.

The X. P. lodge has introduced a
new plan to make the meetings more
interesting. After completing its
work, some brother is on the program
for talk. Last meeting night, Joe
Robinson gave splendid talk, which
was much enjoyed, and next week
Chancellor Commander Ed. Bishop
will entertain the brethren i'm SIM
liar manner. The lodge will not meet
tomorrow night as all are going to the
Ministries.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23
Picks Up His House and Walks.

We mentioned some time since that
a cOlOred man in Lancaster had a
dwelling house on wheels. Last week
the owner of the land upon which it
stood notified the occupant that he
must move. A pair of mules were Sc
cured, the selma ware" put in a safe
place and the dOmicile was drawn
through the streets to another lOca-
tion. The owner says he has moved
several times, and all the trouble ex-
perienced is the moving of the dishes
The house is about twenty feet long
and fifteen feet wide. 1t rests on four
iron wheels.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23
s'Giass Fronts, Ordered.

Messrs. J.. C. Hemphill and ]. \.
Beazley ordered two handsome car.
riages, or ''glass fronts, which they
will keep for hire. Mr.. Beazley viii
use them in connection with his I'M
dertaking business. This will prove
a paying investment. as vehicles OF
that kind are badly needed. The young
gentlemen are hustlers and are al
ways ready to help keep their town
up-tO-date. Hugh Logan calls the
carriages marrying wagons"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23
Changes Make I'm.

The Lincoln Democrat has been
changed to a seven column folio, the
same as this paper. The change is a
good one. The Democrat is a rafting
good paper and shows careful study
and energy on the part of its huStling
owners. They have purchased the
Corbin paper and moved it's machine
ry, type ETC., to their Stanford office.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23
Ed. C. Z. Powell Resigns.

ED. Chas E. Powell has rendered
his resignation as pastor Of the local
Christian church. and will return to
his former home, Ocala, Fla. During
his stay in Lancaster, he has made
many warm friends and formedstrOng
ties with our people. He is young
man of sterling ability and his SER
mons are deep and instructive. THE
RECORD joins many in wishing him
success through life. He will preach
his last sermon Sunday night.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23

Joe Waters, of the Lincoln Demo
crat, says he has printer in his office
that never SwearS. Now this state
ment is one of three things: The
printer is dummy, he is new hand
at the business, or Joe is talking thrO
his hat. Swearing in country office
is as necessary as is a blow-Off valve to
a steam engine, or compass to ship
at sea. Come, Joseph, thou ShOuldeSt
not so prevariCate.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23
A Heavy Loss.

Mr.. J. A. Beazley lost one of his fine
hearse horses Tuesday night from dis
temper. The animal was very large
and handsome dapple gray, and was
worth two hundred dollars. Mr..
Beazley is anxious to replace the horse
at once, and any person having one of
this description will do well to see him.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23
Increased Inter. st.

The Baptist meeting is growing in
interest, and the attendance increases.
Sunday night the people crowded into
the aiSleS, and its hard to get seat
at any of the night services. Rev.
Bows preaching is highly compliment
ed. Quite number have united with
the church.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23

A silly rumOr was started by some of
the rubbe-neckS, who hated to see the
new buildings go up, that the show
was given before the house was COM
pleted in order to raise money to push
the work. This is lie, as the COM
pany has the entire amount needed
now on deposit and will pay prompt
ly when the work is finished. There
are some curious people in this old
world, sure.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23

County Clerk Duncan was asked il
there was anything of interest going
on in his Office this week. "No, sill
not thing. But caught the pref.
tiest string of fish the other day you
ever saw. One waS'-but the report
er had fled.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23

When you speak for reserved seats,
they are marked of, and saved for you.
1t is not right to expect the manager
to concel an order on the night of the
entertainment. He could have sold
these seats to other parties and is out
that much il you fail to take them.
Hereafter those ordering seats must
paw for them whether used or not.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23

HarrOdsburg has adopted the stock
pen ordinance. Nearly all the towns
are doing likewise, and the stock men
are pleased with it They may find a
few GROWERS, but the majority of
traders like the pens.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23
As popular performers, two big col

As popular performers, two big con-
cert bands, one Grand Symphony
Orchestra, comedians galore, and
every bright, big act known to min
strelsy, is included in the program of
"Wright'S Original Nashville Stu
dents" combined with Gideon'S Big
Minstrel Carnival, two mammoth
minstrel shows consolidated into one.
Opera House, Lancaster. Nov. %.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-23

DIR. /. S. Wesley has moved to the
property on Richmond street, immedi-
ately below the Baptist church, known
as the Gen. Landram place. Mr.. ].
Fleece Robinson is moving into the
Fisher property vacated by DR.. Wes-
ley, on Lexington steet.