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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07

quarter way to bring the strike to an
end"
The speaker then made an earnest
appeal to the Builders exchange to
meet the strikers and discuss the mat
ter. The loss i'm wages every day this
strike is in progress, he said, is from
$1,000 to 10000. This is a total loss
to the city that cannot be reCouped and.
as the speaker viewed it, the people
of Scranton will not long tolerate the
conduct of the Builders exchange If
its members continue to refuse to meet
their workmen and discuss the mat
ter at issue. He suggested that two
of the most prominent men of the city
be named to represent the strikers and
the Builders exchange, they to select
a third, the decision OF this commits
sion to be binding on all concerned.
"ThC Builders exchange was invited
to send representatives to this meet
ing" said Mr.. Hammes. but did not
see fit to do SO. Perhaps they feared
they would he roasted Nothing of
that kind would have occurred. We
believe in a spirit of conciliation and
that has been out attitude since the
strike began"
Mr.. Hammes' speech said he was
thankful for the honest and tenn
pcrate statement Of the speaker He
believed the members of the Builders
exchange ought to meet their late en-
ployes and see if a settlement of the
difficulty cannot be arrived at.
Mr.. Hammcs then offered the re-
solutions given above, which were
adopted with cheer.
Judge Edwards then introduced NJ.
f. Cunry, who. he said, is one of the
best speakers of the LaCkawanna bar.
Mr.. Conry made a very eloquent ad-
dress. Among other things he said:
MIR. CONRY'S REMARKS.
II am not conversant with all the de-
| tails,of this struggle, but l know and
| YOU all know that the workmen have
| come here tonight prepared to talk
| this matter over with the men with
| whom they have differences We do
| not know what the other side is, but
after what we have heard here tonight
| it seems to me that the Builders ex-
| change is arraigned at the bar of pub
| lie opinion and the public of Scran-
, ton which has sustained an irreparable
| injury by this strike will take proper
| consideration of this fact"
Mayor Moir was the next speaker. He
| stated on opening his remarks that he
| had rather doubted the propriety of his
| being present. He said people might
| say the civil head of the city was
| playing the dcmagOguo. After consid-
| GRAFTON he had decided that it was right
for him and every citizen to be pres
| ent. Continuing he said
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-07
ms and Boys Clothing Department.


blue black heViots cassi
good value at $14 co. Bankrupt price, $5.49
double
Bankrupt
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-05

A READER OF CHARACTER.
stuart, the American Painter, Was a
Good Judge OF Human
Nature.

al don't want people to look at my
pictures and say how beautiful the
drapery is; the face is what ! care
about" said Stuart. the great American
painter. lie was once asked what he
considered the most characteristic fea-
ture Of the face; he replied by pressing
the end OF his pencil against the tip
of his nose, distorting it oddly
His faculty at reading physiognomy
some times made curious hits. There
was person in Newport, II. l., cele-
brated for his powers of calculation,
out in other respects almost an idiot.
One day Stuart, being in the British
museum, came upon bust whose like
ness was apparently unmistakable.
Calling the curator. he said; IL see
you have head OF Calculating Jem-
my"
calculating Jemmyn" repeated
the curator. in amazement. THAT is
the head OF Sir Isaac Newton"
On another occasion, while dining
with the duke of Northumberland, his
host priyily called his attention 10 n
gentleman. and asked the painter II
he knew him. Stuart had never seen
him before.
TELL me what sort of n man he is"
81 may speak frankly?"
"By all means"
"Well. il the Almighty ever wrote y
legibIe hand, he is the greatest rascal
that ever disgrnced society"
II appeared that the man was an at
torney who had been detected in sun
dry dishonorable acts.
Stuarts daughter tells pretty story
of her fathers garrett, where many or
his unfinished pictures were stored:
"The garnet was my playground. and
n beautiful sketch Of Nine. Bonaparte
was the idol that worshiped. At last
got possession OF colors and an old
panel, and fell to work copying the
picture. Suddenly heard frightfu
roaring sound; the kitchen chimney
was on fire. Presently my father APP
peared, TO sec II the fire was likely to
do any damage. lie saw that looked
very foolish at being caught nj such
presumptuous employment. and pre-
tended not TO see me. But presently
he could not resist looking over my
shoulder.
"'Why. boy said he--so he used to
address me-'you must not mix your
colors with turpentine; you must have
some oill'"
II is pleasant 10 add that the little
girl who thus found her inspiration
eventually became portrait-painter OF
merit Youths Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-05
PRESS OPINIONS.

DThe meeting of democrats at Chi
cage was n complete failure for every
body but Bryan.-N. Y. Tribune.
rJAltgeld says the rank and file are
with him. IL has been known all along
that the rank were.--Albany Argus
(Dem).
ia Missouri democratic leader
makes the public statement that ''dem-
ocrats have n right TO think" There
are some rights and privileges that be-
come obsolete from nonuse.-B urlin~-
ton IIawkeye.
DMr. Bryan Ia his speech at Chicago
made the money question It's leading
feature. The superficial character Of
the arguments advanced are the most
striking features Of the deliverancc.-.
Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette.
EJThe conflict OF interest and an
tagonism of sentiment which prevails
among the democracy upon some OF
the questions Of the day indicate tina.
the people who have things 20 worry
them these days are not all in WASH
ington or in the Pfilippires.-Ninncso-
oils Journal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-05

nihed through the Sos. iooned up liks
blank wall the bow Of the schooner.
So suddenly were we upon Il that the jlb
boom was well over US before sighted ths
black hull, and with all my might checked
the boats way, grasping the bobstay in
time to save the taut cable, and we came TO
a rest. The suck of the rushing waters
against the broad, fiat end Of the scow
made me fearful that the noise would call
the guards attention forward, and, whs-
pering into the ear of Ames to hold all fast
until returned, gently rid me OF my boots,
took my sword betwixt my teeth, swarmed
up the stay TO the bowsprit, and stood again
on the deck OF my own schooner.
AT last twas done. The exultation felt
would be but natural to any man who sees
the successful ending of a difficult under
taking. Fog and darkness were as nothing
tc me here; my way aft would have been
clear had | been blind, but hardly had
gotten abreast the foremost when heard
the burly tones of one man addressing an
other, and the noise OF oars as they fell into
rowlocks came plainly to my strained ear
Stepping softly over the bulwark, | lowered
myself 10 the channel and listened.
AN yet get astray in the fog an come not
back by dawn, I'll have ye in the guard
house for ben' of post, said the voice from
the deck.
may" came the answer from a boat;
"ye do me good turn by giving me this
leave; fear me not. III ne'er betray you or
fail 10 be back in time for you 10 get ashore.
lis a summers fog, an will melt by sun
rise! Tell him | viii fetch the rum"
Fetch il, then, but not in yer skim was
the return. IF they speak o me, say ye
heard | was going on a quest TO kingsbridge,
to be back on the morrow. Ie had better
Delay yer lip, for ye are of post. an hold
ye in my hand
cay, ayl Never fear! Good night" was
the answer and the boat moved off with
steady strokes of the oar, while the first
speaker evidently entered the cabin. as |
heard the companion door open and close.
Then all was again silent.
Here was an unexpected situation made
more mysterious from the fact that there
was something familiar in the voice OF the
man who had just gone below. | could not
place il, only noticing that both men spoke
with the SAVIOR of sea brine in their words,
and though one was totally strange to me,
the voice of the other hung in my ear as a
misty dream hangs in the mind after wax.
ing naught but its effect remaining.
beltlnB 10 the Neck again, hloNeu SLOW
ly aft, stopping as | noticed slight luminos.
ity at the side Of the cabin, but on further
cautious approach found the cause, The
cabin was lighted. To prevent the light
from going beyond the vessel tarpaulin
had been stretched over the cabin house
from rail to rail, thus leaving an open space
betwixt the rails and the headlights, where
by was served the double end of obtaining
air and guarding the outward show of light.
Here was deyltry for sure. Dropping on
to my stomach, snaked myself beneath the
tarpaulin, brought my eye TO the swung
back port, and nearly betrayed myself by
the start made.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-05
CHAPTER XVI.
TILE CABIN OF TILE pIIANTONI


With my mind lost to oil else save the
calculation OF the speed and distance we
were making, and my body braced forward
awaiting the proper moment TO swerve the
boats course, was suddenly startled by a
quick exclamation from Ames, which was
at once followed by rasping bump and
the hecling OF the scow until the water
poured in over the gunwae AT the same
moment the starboard oar received blow
that almost tore il from my hand, aud what
seemed a huge black object arose along.
side and quickly vanished in the mist and
darkness astern. The suddenness and
smartncss Of the shock were startling; but,
quick as were the appearance and disap.
pearance of the obstruction we had fouled,
recognized il to be the spar buoy which
marked the outer edge OF the reef extend
ing from the Hook into the river.
One might have cruised week under the
conditions besetting Va and failed to have
picked il up. 1t was like cropping through
the proverbial haystack and finding the
provcrbial needle without having looked for
il, and. though its greeting had well.nigh
been disastrous, 1t gave me the one point
wished with absolute accuracy. i now
knew that we were nearly dead on the
Phantom, and not two cable lengths away;
indeed, had we missed the rude warning Of
the spar, il was but fair TO reckon we would
have fouled the schooner herself unless IN
my INSTALLATIONS had altered our course,
in which case we would have missed her al
together.
Quickly turning the boats head about,
LET il drift stern first, and even before ex
pected, heard the rush OF the tide against
--~els stem. while almost instantly, mag
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-05

: aeycr mark the pastors pose
His ministerial air;
I never even note the clothes
The congregation wear:
Repeat the text could not dc.
I'm deaf 10 every plea.
when Prudence occupies the pen
Across the aisle from me.
.Bhe sits a sweet divinity
or goodness and OF grace;
Then. Is Il strange naught else see
or hope save in her face?
A hope earth earthly tbs. tbs true.
Yet saving grace see
When Prudence occupies the pew
Across the aisle from me.
Perhaps the pastors feryent speech
To his flock giveth food
The theme seems quite beyond my reach.
Though we'll with love imbued
That part grasp. and take as true.
For mines the mood. you see,
when Prudence occupies the pew
Across the aisle from me.
Roy Farrell Greene. In Munsey's Mag
azine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-05
ONLY Ifnncy.

Husband Ton his return from bust
ness) why, my dear, what Is the mat
ter? You look IN.
Wife (faintly) - Oh! Jim. I've just
been reading some patent medicine adj
veriisement. and find have 10 dis
asses. any one OF which may prove fatal
Ally Sloper
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-05
I.ihcrt,,. LImitntion-.

Immigrant-At last ] am In free
America. A man can do pretty much
as he pleases in this country, can't he?
Native-Y-e-s, unless he's married.
". Y. Weekly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-05

point, bat ! doubt that the eye OF an eagle
could have caught the tiny speck Of our boat
with its load of three as il hoatcd over the
space OF open water.
In less than five minutes we were
plunged into the opposite bank of fog, and
then l passed the girl to my place in the
stern, quietly shipped the oars in the
mufiled tholes, seated myself on the thwart,
and held me ready to alter our course and
feel for the schooner as soon as we had
gained trifle more way down the river.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-05

Blink--Is there anything worse than
TO have a guest you can't amused
Wink-Yes; TO be the guesi of man
that can't amuse you.---N. \. World.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-05
THE TREASURY OUTLOOK.
Gratifying Condition OF the National
Finances = Decreasing
Deficit.

When Secretary Gage submitted his
annual report last December he esti-
mated that the treasury deficit for the
present fiscal year would amount 10
Sl12, 1000 600. and that the deficit for the
following year would be about $30,00o,-
600. With but month more of the
fiscal year 10 run ii Is apparent that
the secretary was altogether too pessi-
mistic. The deficit ut present Is $l04,-
100000 in round numbers, and as June
is quite certain to yield n surplus, IL is
quite probable that when the treasury
officials come TO strike "A balance for the
completed year they via find that the
deficit will not go above the $l0e,O00,000
mark.
This condition OF the finances Is de-
cdedly gratifying, but even more sat.
isfactory is the prospect for the next
fiscal year Ii is now predicted by the
most capable statisticians that instead
OF deficit OF $50, 100000 no deficit at
al win be shown. While the fact that
the government has been running be-
hind in its financial operations does not
seem to have disturbed business, yet
the country will breathe more easily
when an actual surplus can be shown.
There wa. n time when such surplus
was regarded rs q menace 10 prosperity,
but we have learned good deal since
1893. and there would probably be little
grumbling II the treasury receipts were
to exceed the expenditures even by sew
cral miilions.-Troy Times.
----------------
rvThe general prosperity OF the
country finds many illustrations, and
none more significant 10 the casual OBJ
server than the vast increase in postal
business. Official figures just made
public show that during the fiscal year
ended June 90, 1890. the amount paid
for postage was about S0G,o00,00O,
which Is Ss.00o,oO0 more than in 1898.
There has been gain % more than 90
per cent. since 1896. That smashing OF
the cheap money and free riot combIna-
tion was n great thing for business and
for the government rcvcpucs.-Trog
Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-05
BY cHAUNcY c. H0TchkiSS

copyright, 1897. by d. Appleton & Co. All
rights reserved
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-03
MAY HAVE BEEN A MURDER
SUSPICION AROUSED IN THE CASE OF
ARTHUR s. MUM.

Body Washed Ashore ut wadinE River, l..
L., Has Wound Over the Left Ear and
Is Covered with Bruises-Justice Payne's
Theory as to the Commission Of n Crime.
WADING RIVER. L. l.. July o. Although no
person called here to-day to identify the body
OF the man which was found floating In the
waters Of Long Island Sound off Herod s'Point
Yesterday afternoon. the belief continues that
the drowned man was Arthur s. Mum OF 10
West Ninety fourth street. New York. This
belief Is based on the letter found In ono OF his
pockets addressed to "A. S. Mum. 10 West
Ninety-fourth street, New York city" It is
written on Rrayish. blue PAPER bearing the
monogram IF. II. NJ" was mailed in Roches-
ter on June <. begins Dear Arthur" is signed
Flo" and is evidently from wife to q hus.
band.
Justice Of the Peace Ernest o. Payne. who
is temporarily the custodian OF the body. be-
lleves that the man was murdered on some
sound steamer and thrown overheard The
Uay IT. Is said could not have been than
ecn wound over the left ear. and thu left side
Of the face and body is covered with bruises.
cox at Riverhead that he believed the man had
been murdered. Coroner Miles Of Greenrort
Payne tonight that he would arrive here at s.
O'Clock tomorrow morning and hold an au-
tonsv and inquest.
The dead man wore black cheviot sack coat
and waistcoat. striped blue negligee shirt with
standing col lar. and striped trousers. He had
dark brown hair. tinged with gray. and light
mustache. weighed about 11O pounds and
looked to be about IS years old s. W. Wheel
er. who found the body on the shore. saio that
there were no rocks near the place where II lay
Herod's Point is opposite New Haven.
Executing the letter and n bunch OF keys.
nothing was found In the pockets OF the
drowned man. There were eight KEYS on a tri-
angle. four Of which we're desk keys. one brass
trunk KEY. and three latchkeys. some OF. the
ksys were stamped Sargent 4 Greenleat.
Rochester. n. y" and one latch key bore the
name Of w. Bohannan. BROOKLYN.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-03
PROSPERITY ~ BRYAN'S STATE
Nebraska Too Busy Making Money This
Year to Bother Much About Politics.

OMAHA. Neb.. July 2.Great prosperity pre-
walls throughout Nebraska to-day. This Is not
entirely due to the fine crop prospects. Every
branch OF business Is prosperous.
The labor market was never 40 thoroughly
cleaned UP. So few unsk iled laborers are I'M
employed that the railroads are forced to pick
up all the tramps they can find to ship out on
their lines whore repair work Is going on. So
many tramps have been employed this spring
that there Is a noticeable scarcity OF them
through tho State Skilled labor is almost
wholly employed. In Omaha there are very
few idle men, and those who are idle are so
largely from choice.
Tho volume OF the wholesale trade at Mis-
souri, River points has generally increased 30
per cent. while nearly all articles handled have
largely increased In price. There never Was
time when there was so much surplus money
in the state. and the country banks have
enormous deposits. The crop prospects ind
cate 3OO. 100000 bushels OF corn. and as much
moro in small grains. There are more than
l.OOO.OOO head OF cattle In the State and many
more sheep and hogs.
Political managers are beginning to specu-
late rs to what effect all this will have on party
lines. The prospects at present seem to be
that the people will bother little with politics.
so busily will they be engaged in making
money. There Is to-day the me rest suggestion
OF political talk among the various county or
CARNATIONS where ordinarily at this time
there is an animated discussion.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-03
FRANCHISES IN PORTO RICO.
None Will BE Granted Permanently With
out the Action of Congress.

WASHINGTON. July 2.-The War Department
has decided not to grant any permanent fran
chises In Porto Rico without the authority OF
Congress. 1t is said that this determination Ia
based on an opinion OF Attorney General
Griggs. to whom the question OF the right of
the military authorities to grant franchises ex-
tending beyond the probable length OF mill
tary contro! was submitted. number OF
petitions have been received at the War DEPART
ment by persons who claim to have received
franchise rights in Porto Rico from the Spanish
authorities. in which the petitioners ask that
these rights be confirmed by the United States
Government The War Department has sub
mittcd all these claims TO the Judge Advocate
General oil the Army. with Instructions TO sub
init an opinion rs to whether the military au-
thoritics have authority to grant the conhrma-
tions desired. In no case, however will the con-
cesson be- continued beyond the date OF trans
fer Of authority over the island from the
War Department TO the general Government.
tot permanent franchises is n set back for tho
Porto liican or lnsular Commission. which
held that the executive Government had the
right to grant them, and. recommended that a
number OF applications for railroad and other
franchises be acted ON favorably.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-03
PAY OF NlVAL OFFICERS.
Admiral Dewey VIII Get $4,000 a Year
Whether Ashore or Afoat.

WASHINGTON. July 2.-The navy pay officers
have prepared table showing the rate Of pay
OF naval officers under the provisions OF the
Personnel act OF last March. The act gave
naval officers the same emoluments as those
received by army officers. an increase in every
grade. Officers on sea duty will get army pay
but will have 10 per cent less salary on shore
While ashore. however. they will receive the
allowances OF army officers. which in some
cases wi more than, make up for the Is per
cent reduction. thus bringing about an anon
alons condition not intended by the trainers
OF the act
The table shows that Admiral Dewey will re-
ceive $3.50 a day. 81 ,l25 a month and Sl3,-
900 year. He will get the same pay whether
ashore or anoat. The sea pay q EnsiGns for
the the tirst hye years VII he Sll061 month.
they will receive .SlG333 a month The
monthly sea pay. OF Junior Licutenants will
range from 1928 for the first five years to $751;
after twenty years service Lieutenants from
$3.50 70 S233.33 Lieutenant Comnranders,
from S2OSS3 70 $2Hl ~ COMMANDERS. from
1915, and Rear Admirals. from S45s.}3 for
those Of the junior grade and $625 for those OF
the senior grade
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-03
RAILROAD OFFICIAL SUED.
A Lawyer Wants o., 800 for Services In Sc
curing His APpointment.

BINGHAMToN. N. Y. July 2.-An action has
been brought by W. p Peoples. a lawyer of
jersey Shore, Pa. against G. r. Brown. super
intendent OF the Pennsylvania division of the
New York Central Railroad. The plaintiff al
leges that he rendered services to the defend
ant and paid out money for expenses incurred.
at his special instance and request. amounting
to $4,000. The plaintiff further alleges that
he is an attorney practicing in jersey Shore.
and that he rendered the services by securing
the appointment OF the defendant to the posi-
ton Of superintendent the PENNSYLVANIA diTi-
sion OF the Central Railroad and in preventing
the appointment to such position Of A. q. Pal
mar .preferrir q charges against lalmar in order
to show that he was not a ut person to hold the
position. and that the service thus rendered
WAS reasonably worth $1,000 in addition to
that he ever engaged Peoples to furnish the
affidavlts and information. and brands the at
torneys statements as infamous. PEOPLES
Vanderbilt. s. r. Galloway and S f. williamson.