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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-24

engaged in local business themselves),
shall pay $40.
Nonresident fire. life or accident in
surance agents solicitors or brokers
shall pay $40.
Life, accident and industrial insur-
ancc agents shall pay So each.
Solicitors or collectors Of industrial
insurance shall pay 81 each.
Amusement places with a capacity
of 81 900 or upwards shall be assessed
800; with n seating capacity Of less
than LOCO and more than 500, SIS: all
others $50.
Theatrical companies, minstrel
shows or variety troupes shall pay 50
for each performance, provided that
II the entertainment is given by COM
pany organized for the encouragement
of homo talent. or In any hall paying
the license tax described above, they
shall be exempt from the paying of
this license.
a circus under canvass shall pay 800.
Butchers selling meat not OF their
own raising shall pay $40.
Tnstallment houses shall pay $50
Lumber dealers shall pay $40.
Dogs shall be assessed 81 and 81.
Merchants Of all kinds druggists,
groccrs, confectloners, furniture deal
ers. saddle or harness dealers, book
sellers, stationers and jewellers shall he
and they are hereby classified accord
Ing to the provisions of the laws OF the
commonwealth for state license, and
shall pay annually for their respective
0ocaD licenses twenty per centum OF
the amount required to he paid for
state license: Provided that no license
shall ho granted for less than 81.
All merchants and dealers Of what
ever kind or description, not classified
and not taxed under the laws Of the
state, relating to mercantile taxes, are
hereby made distinct class, and shall
pay license tax OF 81.
TRANSIENT MERCHANTS.
Transient merchants are taxed $500
per month or part thereof. and, in case
| of failure to take out u license before
beginning business, are subject to fine
of not less than $1o0 ana imprisonment
not exceeding thirty and not less than
twenty days.
\ penalty Of per cent. is added 10
| annual licenses not paid within thirty
| days after June /
Street car companies under the orig
| inal ordinance were taxed s55 a car
| and no cor was allowed to be run on
| the city streets that did not have dis
| played therein q license numbered tc
| correspond with the car number. Two
| years ago this was amended so that O
tax of ~ mills per anrum on eact
| comnanY's gross receipts were imposed
| This clause Of the ordinance will very
| likely I've largely modified. If the gross
| receipts are taxed, the levy will not bj
more than three mills. Should each
car be assessed the rate will vary from
| SO or thereabOuts on special cars" tC
about $50 on cars run regularly and al
together within the city limits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-24
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES PICNIC.
Successful Outing at Laurel Hill
Park on Saturday.

The Scranton Railway Beneficial AS
sociation held their third annual pic
mic at Laurel Hill Park Saturday af-
ternoon and evening. which was well
attended and afforded much amuse-
ment. Bauer's band furnished the
music.
mittse composed of the following:
John Cawley, John Mooney, Patrick
Missett, T. j. Milan, Patrick Kelly,
William May, Fred Barnhardt,
Michael Lynch, +. d. Reed, Michael
Brennan, George McHale, Phil Tay-
lor, p. w. Brennan, p. J. Kelly. Max
Minnich, ]. H. Kerst, r. p. McNear-
ney and Frank Silliman. jr.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-24

Your Carpet is like the setting of jewel. Every
piece of furniture you put against suffers by comparison
unless it is in perfect harmony with your furnishings
All our CARPETS and DRAPERIES are selected
with the greatest care quality durability beauty of design
and harmony of color all considered in the selection of
our stock and our twenty years experience is your
service.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-24
White Shirt Waists

Our Shirt Waist literature would make interesting and
refreshing reading for whole Summertime There has
much of it that you may wonder that there is anything
to say We do notwe know that have little more than
begun Five interesting lots of White Lawn Waists pre-
sented pubcs attention this morning The first two
lots of exceeding fine quality of lawn, with bosom
nicely graduated with tucks the other with bosom danv
Price, 75c and Sl.OO. Former prices
SL25 and $3.50
Others of fine India Inon with of inserting and
uckng clusters of tucks Some with alternating
clusters of wide and paits laid the bias Some
with yoke and back tasefully plated
These priced at $l.25 $l.50 and
$500 Former prices ranged from SL75
to S275
noticeable thing about these Waists is the smooth and
perfect fit of yokes, backs and under Detachable
aundered collars Sizes from 81 up
CONNOLLY 6 WALLACE, wAsHNoToN n27 anS lzy zyEN,,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-24
TAX ON AGENTS.

TAN ON AGENTS.
Real estate agents shall pay $40.
Fire Insurance agents excepting
special or general agents. who have
local agents acting for them and not
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-24
NOT ENTHUSIASTIC
OVER LICENSE TAX
COMMITTEE OF SELECTMEN
WILL MOVE SLOWLY.

Mayor Moir's Proposition to Increase
the City Revenue by Imposing a
Special License Tax Is Not Heart
lily Concurred in by the Council
manic Committee to Which the
Matter Was Referred-Resume Of
the Harrisburg Ordinance wnicn
the Mayor Thinks Is About Right.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-24
LIVE NEWS OF THE
INDUSTRIAL WORLD
SUMMER TRADE OF ANTHRA-
CITE UNUSUALLY GOOD.

Probability That Another Breaker
Will Be Erected at Archibald to
Replace the White Oak Which Was
Destroyed by Fire-Delaware and
Hudson Preparing to Store Coal at
Anthracite Park, Carbondale-Wil-
liam Harvey Succeeds George Gra-
ham at Stroudsburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-14

n gentleman who was out in the
'''niiT, Wednesday, reports that he
5dW several farmers engaged in
"i"uEhinE- Some If the fields We're
very muddy and the horses had to
N3d" In the mud ana water but good
work could be done. nevertheless.
Ih'r" WAS carccly any frost in Tho
ground, III" rain having taken it out
In" roads arc said - be in wretched
condition, there being at least six inches
RI mui everywhere. and in many
H.a"r> much moro than this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-14

TAis IN th" evening of grand opera in
Portland. The Maine Central offers
E-f rates to those desiring to attend
tickets being good tn return. Friday
quite e number If the Augusta people
Will attend according to the present
outlook. as they have expressed their
intention " ~ doing They can re-
'ur1 on the 10 A. NJ. Pullman that
leaves Portland at II o'clock.
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loca! Notice

H grand Scod Jimv Whist 73o tu
:"". irr cream ana cake. dancing Ia
i' IA. ul far - cents Thursday even
.,#. bgy. ~. ut Canton armory. OdI
tvi.'@S riOCk. dcCl4dlt
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Fowler & Hami"n's store is com
u.-'"iF transformed by its Christmas
!Etrs ana Mas an appearance If being
. hln' n fairies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-14

TIL" young would-be druggists wcr.
in Nh" city Wednesday, in good num-
h-rg
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TH" c'r1 cnInr ana blue is making itS
appearance in the show windows, to
gi4 IinH ihe hearts W tn" grangers.
next week.
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KELLEY INSTITUTE. Portland. Nc.
april11collyr
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CitT government meeting, this eve
ujH@
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Special ADV artisements.

Small advertisements not exceeding
four lines (thirjy words) coming under
LET. LOST, &c, Will be inserted twp
dimes for q cents. three lines for 81
cents and one week Cor s. cents. AID
VANCE PAYMENT. In sending by mail
remittance Of postage stamps or postal
note should he made with order. a. me
charges are TOO small 10 opeh accounts
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Farm ana village property f.r safe Ap-
ply 10 Williamson x Eur..jgh. counsel
lore-dt-I1W. Nreu~tI. Nlr
uc;l9d&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-14

A. a buiE"Ii. UOu-t II IrI lcnsIlIs coz
ner. Augusta. recently ddMuged uy iir4
and formerly occupied NY IT, a. Rand
Apply 10 n NJ. Goddard. ~ Water street.
ANG''S'1 ma -. If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-14

House ard lou or child street. with Iii !
wate" and partially furnished. la good
repair. \ most pleasant and des irable H.
cation for 4 family. For terms apply t3
Williamson X bUrleiGh, over Granite
Rank. Augusta iurrI5dtf
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Akagrs5s sIh0 Piles are kEtu,l

IT, 81 h nv 7-.: INV. MS s
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-28
PRAISE FOR RICH MEN.
1t Is Asserted That They Are as Good as
ANY One Else,


Grand Rapids. Mich, May 27.-To-day's
session of the Y. M. c. A. international
conference opened amidst a pouring rain.
A brass band stood in the downpour and
screnaded the assembled delegates. The
opening address was by w. w. Cooper of
kenosha, Wis, on Christian Steward
ship" 1t was devoted largely to the use
to which money should be put.
The speaker said that it was a Islander to
assert that man is bad simply because
he is rich. He added that men of wealth
are as good as anybody else, and that
the Y. NJ. c. A. is able to carry on its
work through their contributions. He
urged the Importance of making wills.
suggesting that every man in the au-
dience who had already made will call
his attorney as soon as convenient and
have a new one drawn, being sure to re-
member the Y. NJ. C. A. AS the money
asked for is for the use of the national
committee the testimonials as to the value
of the work were called for.
These replies were numerous and en-
thusiastic The secretary stated that the
estimated need of the committee was
$3.50 900: $45, 900 had been received $4,000
more was now in sight and $4,000 addi-
tional is asked for The personal pledges
made aggregated $1,000 for two years and
association pledges to So. G.5
General Superintendent T. r. Whittelsey
oe the 7. H o. c. delivered an address
He said:
'.There are in the United States 1870 rail-
road departments of the Y. NJ. C. A.
Installed in buildings of their own or set
aside for their use, aggregating in value,
including funds and real estate waiting
to be utilized, the large sum of $3.50 O0O a
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-28
DEFIANT REBELS.
Additional Troops Must Be Sent to Sub
due Them.

Additional Troops Must Be Sent to Sub
due Them.
New York, May GA special to the
Herald from Washington says:
When you desire to re-enter the
American military lines, come prepared
for an unconditional surrender" This,
in substance, it Is said at the war de-
partment, is the parting message
Aguinaldo's so-called peace ENJOYS re-
ceived when they left Manila on their
way to Aguinaldo's headquarters. If
our commissioners have not already re-
ceived instructions to adhere to this de-
csion they will receive them at once.
The foolhardiness of further negotia-
tons with irresponsible leaders of de-
faint rebels is at last fully appreciated
by administration officials. The insur-
gents must be whipped into submission
The president, it is said, is now of this
opinion. He regrets that he is unable
to share in the optimistic opinions of
Mr.. Schurmann, chairman of the COM
mission, that the Filipino ENJOYS will
speedily come back to accept in full our
own terms. Mr.. Schurmann expressed
similar views Immediately after the
first peace conference, more than three
weeks ago, and thereby caused the
president to fall into the mistake of eX-
pecting peace at once.
The fact that the authorities have
again brought up the question of
sending additional troops to the Philip
pines is good indication that they con-
slider the recent peace negotiations a
failure. The oath infantry, colored, has
been slated for service in the Philip
pines, in addition to those previously
decided upon. Other regiments are also
being talked of
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-28
A DISASTROUS CYCLONE
1t Destroyed Everything in It's
Path.
BUT NO LIVES ARE LOST
The People Took Refuge in Their Cyclone
CelIars--Tw enty Miles OF Desc
lation-Cloudburst at
Hartwell.

Omaha, May 27.--The most disastrous
cyclone that has visited Nebraska since
the Bradshaw storm, 10 years ago, cir
culated between Minden and Kenesaw
shortly after s o'clock last night and
destroyed everything in it's path. There
was no loss of life, as the people saw
the danger in time and saved them
selves by crawling into cyclone cellars
or by hugging the burrows in the
plowed ground
The first damage done was at the
farm of John v. Tenant, one mile due
north of Minden. Mr. Tenant, wife and
son saw it coming and ran to the
plowed field, where they buried them
selves in furrow. They had no sooner
dropped to the ground than the cyclone
struck their home. Their tWo-story
house was wrecked and the corn shed
and barn We're crushed as if they had
been made of paper.
At the farm of Josph Rayer, a mile
east, every building was demolished
and all the stock killed. Rayer, his
wife and an infant child took refuge in
cyclone cellar and escaped with a
few bruises.
Half a mile from Hartwell the cyclone
struck Peter Bllisbachs farm and
swept everything before it. The family
of four were all injured, but none seri-
ously.
Between Hartwell and Kenesaw
John Mosher's barn and sheds were de-
stroyed and stock killed.
The town of Hartwell was also hit
and several buildings wrecked. Be
tween Rartwell and Kenesaw the
country was inundated by cloudburst,
the water rising five feet along the rail-
road grade. AT o'clock this morning
halstones were found in the streets of
Kenesaw that measured over four
inches in circumference. The path of
the cyclone was about 100 feet wide and
20 miles long, but varied in places. Ev-
erything demolished by the storm is a
total loss, as none of the farmers were
carrying tornado insurance.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-28
standing of the Clubs.
Blockade Raised.

Leadville, Colo, May 27.--After the
blockade, lasting for four months, the
South Park line has been opened and a
train has reached here from Denver. The
South Park officials announce that from
now on the trains will be running regu-
larly. The blockade has been in force
since Jan. q, and has been by far the
longest in the history of railroading in
Colorado. The towns along the line have
suffered severely through the inability to
obtain provisions for the besieged people
and supplies for the stock. AT several
times starvation was seriously threatened
and was only averted through the energy
of the people in breaking roads through
the snow to the nearest points open to
railroad communication.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-28
A Perfume Combine.

New York, May 27.--It is said that plans
have been practically completed for a
combination of the leading perfumery
concerns in the country. As preliminary
step it is stated that all the firms assent
ing to the plan will be converted into
stock companies and tnese companies will
then be taken over by the American Per-
fume company, a corporation to be organ
ICED under the laws of New Jersey and to
be capitalized at s20.000,UVu, or possibly
sac, o00, 000 The chief mover in effecting the
consolidation is understood to be Andrew
s. Onderdonk of Rochester.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-28
JOHN SHERMAN'S OPINIONS.
Former Secretary of State Talks on the
Questions of the Day.

FORMER Secretary of state Talks on the
Questions of the Day.
Pittsburg, Pa. May 27.-John Sher-
man, former secretary of state, passed
through here to-day on his way from
Washington to his home in Mansfield,
Ohio. Asked if he thought the Philip
pine question would be an important
issue in the next presidential campaign,
he said:
No. do not. The Philippine ques-
ton will be settled before that. and
it will not play Il prominent part in the
campaign, but that is not saying that
imperialism will not. The Filipinos be-
fore very long will be compelled to ac-
cept the terms offered by this coun-
try and surrender.
1T is too bad that we ever got our
selves into this Philippine trouble, and
it is all our own fault. We had no
right to carry on a war against the Fill
ipinos. They were our friends in the
war against Spain and helped us be-
cause they had been told that as soon
as we had beaten the Spaniards and
taken the yoke of bondage off their
necks they would be allowed to set UP
a government of their own. AS soon
as the treaty of peace with Spain was
signed we ought to have withdrawn our
armies from the island and left them
to their rightful owners. We ought to
had there would have been no war such
as is now going on. The Filipinos
should be allowed to set up a govern
ment Of their own.
Il don't think much of Aguinaldo,
however. He is an upstart.
THE ruling of the postotflce depart
ment in the matter of keeping pam
phlets prepared by Edward Atkinson
from the Philippine mails is an outrage.
The government has in that act de-
prived Mr. Atkinson of his rights as
an American citizen. Mr.. Atkinson has
suffered unjustly. He voices the opin-
ions Of a large and representative class
of Americans"
II will take no part in the fight for
the nomination for governor of Ohio"
he said. Il think the differences in
party will be all patched up at the con-
vention, and when the candidate is
nominated we shall have no trouble
in electing him. I have no choice for
the position. I will be in the campaign
after the nomination is made"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-28

present system the tax law of 1891 has
given control of cities into the rich
mans hands. The new bill proposes to
augment the upper class of voters
This change is demanded by the CEN
trists, who expect to control a number
of Western cities. The national lib
erals have opened a vigorous war on
the new measure. The Cologne Gazette
condemns it as promoting ''ultramon-
tanism' and social democracy, and the
leading organs attack the minister of
finance, DIR. Won MIGUEL, claiming he
has betrayed the interests of his old
associates.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-28
Postmastsrs VIII Contribute.

Washington, May 27-The suggestion
that postmasters participate in the Dewey
home movement has already brought con-
trbutions from Postmaster Canty, at
Torrington, Colo. Mcneil, at Waycross,
Ga; Black, at Lowell, Wash, and Weav-
er, at Rapid City Replying TO sugges-
ton from Postmaster Thomas, at Dibble,
l. T, that postmasters set aside their
cancellation returns for month as con-
trlbutions, Acting Postmaster General
Heath says no official action can be taken
upon it, as all contributions must be vol
untary.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-28
COULDN'T FLOAT HER,
There Is Very Little Hope of Getting the
Paris Off

Falmouth, May 27.-Another supreme
effort to float the Paris was made this
evening. but resulted in failure. Six
tugs were made fast to the steamers
hawsers and anchors We're put out
astern, the chains from which We're
attached to the steam winches on the
stranded steamer. The propellers of
the Paris We're driven at full steam
astern, but the efforts We're unaVail-
ing. After an hours straining the
main haWser broke and the task was
abandoned until tomorrow evening
The hope of floating the Paris is grow
ing faint
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-28
Murder and Suicide

Pittsburg, Pa, May 27-James Will
Jams shot and killed Harry Jones this
afternoon and then committed suicide
by jumping into the Monongahela river
Williams objected to Jones attentions
to his daughter. This is supposed TO
have been the motive for the murder
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-28
CANNON DOOMED
When the Captured Warship Entered
Norfolk Harbor.

Norfolk Harbor.
Norfolk, Va, May 27.-Amdst the
booming of cannon and the screaming
of steam whistles from tugs, bay steam
ers and ocean liners, the captured Span
ish cruiser Reina Mercedes arrived in
port this afternoon. Accompanying her
was a f1otilla of six tugs, all profusely
decorated with flags. Cannon saluted
as she was towed through the harbor
and the tug boats kept their whistles in
an almost continuous scream from the
time she rounded the Amberts point
until the navy yard was reached. Ev-
cry craft pulled down the whistle lever
and there was a babel of notes. The
Mercedes was saluted by every passen-
ger boat and acknowledged the salute
by blast of her whistle.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-28
Dividend Declared.

Boston, Mass, May 27.-The directors
of the Calumet & Hecla Mining COM
pany to-day declared dividend of 500
a share, payable June IS. to stock on
record May 81. 1t is the 1l1th dividend,
making the aggregate disbursements
ST., $3.50, 900.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-28


race the winner was discovered to have
a split hoof, which bled freely. Muska-
longe was the winning favorite. Re-
suits:
First race, seven furiongs, selling-Min-
istry won. Ransom second, Mamie G.
third; time, 1:3b1a. Second race, thirteen
siSteenths of MISUNDERSTANDING won,
Chancery second, Eva Rice third time,
2:04. Third race. the Owners handicap.
mile and 10 yards-Leo Bruno won. Be
True second Red Pirate third: time, 1:47.
Fourth race, handicap, mile and 10 yards
-Marplot won, Cherry Leaf second, Lady
Callahan third: time. Lao. Fifth race,
Kindergarten stakes, for 2-year-old colts
and geldings, value $1,000. five furlongs--
The Conaueror won, F. w. Brode second,
Aberdale third; time. 1:o2H. Sixth race,
selling, six and a half furlongs-sorro
won, Loving Cup second Andes third;
time. 1:21 Seventh race. selling. seven and
a half furlongs-Duke Of Baden won, Kiss
Me second, Osric third; time, 1875.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-28
At St. Louis.

st. Louis, May ga fast track and fine
weather made this an ideal racing day
at the fair grounds. The feature of the
day was the Kindergarten stakes, 81 500,
which was won by The Conqueror from
f. w. Brode by three lengths. After the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-28
At Lakeside.

Chicago, May 2I.-Weather clear track
good. Results at Lakeside: First race,
three-quarters of mile-Alone won,
Martha Fox second Nathanson third;
time, lis. Second race. mile-Sunburst
won, Ramona second, Uncle Abb third !;
time, l:431a Third race, five-eighths of a
miie-Hobart won. Abe Furst second Mu-
raj third time, 1:0Oai Fourth race, mile
and an eighth-Al Fresco won, Myth sec
ond, Banquo II. third; time 54$. Fifth
race, mile-Stockholm won. Assessor Sec
ond. Long Dandy third; time 1:4SA Sixth
race, three-quarters of a mle-Goebel
won. kamsin second King Bermuda
third; time, lis