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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
CAMP GOSSIP.

Private Charles b. Clark, of II, after
a slight attack of illness, is now able
to attend Ia duty.
Private Edward Brown. of f. Com
pany, has been transferred to the Sixth
Signal corps, and has left camp Ia join
that organization. His friends bade
him a hearty God-speed.
Private Edward Conley, of b. has
returned to his company after a long
absence on account Of sickness. His
health is now first-class.
Privates George Fox, George w.
Bailey and Guy w. stanton of - who
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18

the division hospital. are recovering
rapidly. It is expected that they will
soon he all right.
Private Samuel Martin. of Il, has
been returned to duty to his company
from the reglmental hospital.
Richard J. Bourke.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
in THE PLAY HOUSES.
"A Child Of Destiny

At the Academy of Music last night
the Brosnahan-Jackson company pre-.
sented "A Child of Destiny" and in
the afternoon The Pearl Of Savoy"
This afternoon the company will be
seen I'm Forgiven" and tonight in "a
Bundle of Trouble"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
Hoods SarsapariIla

"T~c liver Ills; easy to
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
MAJOR DWIGHT
WARMLY RECEIVED
HE DISTRIBUTED $4,000 IN
THE REGIMENT.

Buglar Emmett McDermott, Musi-
clan John Hughes aud Private
Alexander Mitchell Have Returned
to Camp After a Prolonged Absence
on Account of Illness First Ser
geant William E. Wilder, of Com
pany E, Has Been Honorably Dis
charged from the Service and Has
Left for Home.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-22
WORK OF PEACE CONFERENCE
Gloomy Views of the European Press
Not Shared at The
Hague.

THE HAGUE, June 21-The best in
formed circles here do not share the gloomy
views of the European press regarding the
peace conference. After weeks adjourn
ment, the arbitration committee met for a
short time to-day, DR.. Zorn, of the German
delegation, and Frederick Hollis, of the
United States delegation, attending.
Mr.. Hollis expressed himself as satisfied
with the results of the trip he took to Ber-
lin in company with DIR. Zorn and the
German delegates have been instructed to
take part in the deliberations of the arbi-
tration committee, which will now continue
brisk work pending the final decision of
Germany.
The disarmament committee to which
was submitted the circular of Count Mu-
ravieff, has considered the second third
and fourth paragraphs in subcommittee
the result being a negative vote upon all
three, on the ground that it would be i'm
possible to decide upon a satisfactory plan
for checking the continued improvements
in explosive ordnance. This decision will
be submitted to the committee tomorrow
The first paragraph of the circular, which
proposes to arrest the increase in land and
sea forces and war budgets, has not yet
been touched.
The Russians, it is said, intend to intro
duce fresh proposals, and ii is not doubted
that the conference will reach important
proposals on the last four paragraphs of
the circular supplementing the Geneva
convention and the Brussels conference,
and providing for mediation and arbitra-
ton.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-22
CENSUS EXAMINATIONS.
They VIII Be Held Mt u Number of
Cities During the Month of
Seufember.

WASHINGTON, June I.-Director Mer-
riam has arranged for examinations for
appointments to the census bureau to be
held at Cincinnati, Chicago, St Louis, st.
Paul, Omaha, New Orleans and Atlanta
in September The number so far eligible
for appointment is 250. and by February
of next year, it is probable the number
will be 2,Oo0, though the majority of clerks
Will not be appointed until July of next
year.
Governor Merriam estimates that the
coming census will show a population of
about 72,JGo.00. taking into account, among
other things the falling off of immigration
in recent years. The closing of a contract
with Washington capitalists for the erec-
ton of building for the exclusive use
OF the census bureau, the director esti-
mates, viii produce a saving of 100000 a
year. This is based upon the delays in
the last census by the separation of the
q loss OF both time and money.
About go of the 900 census supervisors
who are to have charge of the work
throughout the country will be announced
next month.
Director of the Census Merriam to-day
announced the appointment of the census
supervisors for California as follows:
First district-Professor Carl c. Plehm,
Berkeley, Cal
Second district-John C. Mackenzie, San
Jose.
Third district-F. H. olmstead, San Re-
fael.
Fourth district-Thomas W. o'Neil, Sac
ramento.
Fifth district-A NJ Drew, Fresno
Sixth district-Frank F. Davis, Los An
geles.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-22
AFTER TAX DODGERS.
Logan County Assessment Board Calls
Upon About 100 Citizens
IN Exnlnin


GUTHRIE. o. T., June 21.-(Special) The
citizens of Logan county, in which the city
of Guthrie is situated, and a number of
the territorial officials, are all torn up over
an investigation being made by the county
assessment board, in an effort to assess
at a fair figure the countys taxable prop
erty.
Yesterday w. II. Coyle, proprietor of a
large cottonseed oil mill, made an affidavit
before the commissioners that in his opin-
ion large number of citizens had failed
TO make proper return of their property's
value to the assessors. He claimed to have
handed in a complete list of his own prop
erty, and his taxation was accordingly
much higher than that of most of his
neighbors. In order to remedy the dis
crepancy and correct any errors the boaru
summoned about 100 citizens to appear and
explain their financial condition, a list pre-
estimate of their financial standing serv-
ing 1t as a guide. All day yesterday
ana to-day citizens have been waiting upon
the board. urging their claims and Solicit
ing a low assessment.
Ihe investigation of the assessors reveal
ed some interesting facts. 1t undoubtedly
VIII result in a material raise in the total
m oi the county's assessed valuation. al
though in several instances Mr.. Coyle's es-
Inmates appear to be unfair. Among the
territorial officers who registered a Vigor-
Gus kick" are Treasurer Frank NJ. Thomp-
son and Auditor S. n. Hopkins, who do not
live IN Logan county and who pay their
taxes elsewhere.
One interesting attempt to eyade nav
ment on property was detected yesterday.
1t was made by a well-to-do farmer who
recehtly , y sold quantity of wheat. He dis
posed OF the wheat a few DAYS before his
assessment was taken but did not secure
the money until after his return had been
made; The result of the investigation it
IS believed, will make difference of about
SlUO IN his assessment
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-22
OKLAHOMA GETS MORE LAND.
lection of Nearly $4,000 Acres
as Indemnity.

GUTHRIE, o. T, June 2.-(Special) W.
A. Richardson, assistant commissioner of
public lands at Washington, D. c., has
made an interesting decision which affects
the uses to which lands in the territory
can be put.
About a year ago School Land Commits
sioner Charles H. Filson selected nearly
$1,000 acres of land in Greer county to sup
ply deficiencies in lands declared by con-
gress to be for the use OF Oklahoma after
its admission as a state. Under a con-
gressional act, sections 16 and 81 in every
county are reserved for school purposes,
and sections 13 and 80 for general uses,
which may be determined by the state leg
slature at some future time. The Red
river, flowing at the southern boundary
of Greer county, cuts into some of the
townships and causes a deficiency in the
section reserved for school purposes.
An act of January, 1896, provides for in
demnity for deficiencies in sections 13 and
%, where the lands so acquired have been
occupied by actual settlers prior to March
10. 1896. Where they have not been so oc-
cupied, they are not eligible for. occupation
as indemnity lands. So far as Is known
the law was tested for the first time when
Mr.. Filson asked a decision recently.
In all Mr.. Filson selected As, 54i 10 acres,
1881 for sections 13 and SO, and 20, 713 10 for
sections Is and 36. OF the lands for school
purposes, the commissioner denied 6,23l
acres, that amount of property failing to
fulfill the requirements of the law.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-22
STRIKERS ARE WEAKENING.
1t Is Thought That the Colorado
Shelters Will Soon Resume
ODerafiOus

DENVER, COL, June 2l-There is a
general feeling in Denver tonight that the
smelter strike is almost at an end and
that, within day or two, the plants of
the American Smelling and Refining Com
pany will again be in operation. For soma
days past reports from Pueblo were TO
the effect that activity was manifested
about the Colorado smelter, one of the
trust plants, and that it was evidently pre-
pairing to resume operations. 1t mas also
been stated that the Colorado had been re-
ceiving numerous applications from its
former employees and others for work at
the scale offered by the company.
To-day the Information was given out in
Denver, from what was said to be official
sources, that Manager Eilers, of the Colo
rado smelter, had been instructed by the
operating committee of the trust to ''bloW
IN his furnaces as soon as he could sign
the proper number of men, on the eight
hour basis, for the work. 1t was further
stated that Manager Ballou, of the BIZ
metallic smelter, at Leadville, had re-
ceived similar instructions. 1t was intf-
mated that the other trust smelters would
follow as soon as practicable.
1t Is claimed by those familiar with the
situation that the men are anxious to go
to work and that they are willing to waive
the recognition of the union, as well as the
slight differences In the wage schedules of
fered and demanded. There is no question
regarding. the eight hour shifts, which will
be conceded by the company whether the
law is declared valid by the supreme court
or not. 1t Is the general opinion that as
soon as some of the smelters are opened
the employees will practically all report for
duty.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-22
COFFEE DID 1T.
would Have Been Fatal If kep,

Would Have Been Fatal If Kent Tn.
Coffee!! oh, how did want It after the
nervous strain OF public work Something
warm to brace me up was all the breakfast
! craved, but every time l drank it l suf-
fered the dying sensation that follows 1t
with heart huttering and throbbinC of
the throat and ears.
/ had no strength TO throw away in that
way, so decided that hot water must do
for me.
One morning came to breakfast in the
home of some friends in Pueblo, Col, lust
in time to see the mother pouring some
rich deep yellow coffee into mugs for the
iWo little boys. One little chap had thrust
his fingers in the mug and was licking
them with such approving smacks. This
opened the way for me to say Are YOU
not afraid of the effects of coffee on the
1t was Postum Food Coffee, made Mt Bat
tie Creek, Mich, and Remarked: I'VE
think there is nothing like it" Then she
explained how the new coffee had weaned
them away from the use of the old-fash-
toned coffee and tea because lit is so
wholesome" drank it there for the first
time and was delighted, not only with the
delicious flavor, but the after satisfaction
II gives. One day / was speaking with
our family PHYSICIANS wife about Postum
when her daughter remarked. Yes.
have used coffee for the last two mornings
and It always brings the tired feeling and
troubles my stomach and bowels, but Pos
tum makes me feel all right"
In one home they served Postum in such
way that IL was taSteless. / have found
that Postum boiled sometimes five min
utes, and sometimes ten, is nothing more
than spoiled water, but when 1t is made
with two heaping teaspoonfuls for each
cup and boiled fifteen sor twenty minutes
i becomes q tried and proven breakfast
favorite, and for refreshment and whole
some nourishment has no equal NJ. NJ.
Yates, Goshen, Ind.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-22
SCALE AGREED UPON IN PITTsBURG
MINING DISTRICT.
go CENTS FOR MINE RUN COAL
THIS SCALE is TO BE IN EFFECT
THE YEAR ROUND.
settlement VIII Not Affect the "Big
Four" Against Which the Strike
VIII BE Prosecuted as Bit
terly ns 1t Has
Been.

PITTSBURG, KAS, June 21-(special.) }
The conference of the executive boards
of districts Nos. Il and q and the operators
of the coal companies in the district, ex-
cept the big four" consisting of the Cen
trail Coal and Coke Company, the South
western Coal and Mining Company, the
Kansas and Texas and the Southwestern
Improvement Company closed to-day with
the report of the scale committee. This
committee has been in continuous session
since last Thursday, and the members
have worked hard to come to an under
standing. The scale they have finally
agreed upon is as good for the miner as
the operator. The conclusion reached will
end the strike, except on the big four" :"
A bitter fight will be made upon these
companies by the United Mine Workers
from now on, and what the end may be
can only be surmised. The fight on the
big four is separate from that waged
against the other companies, the cause be-
ing that these companies operate also in
Arkansas where another strike is on.
The following is a synopsis of the scale
of prices, etc, agreed upon:
Sixty cents per ton will be paid the year
round for mine run coal, the product to
as under the lump COAL
The company reserves the right to dis
charge any miner who fails to reach the
average above mentioned.
In case the miner thinks he has been un-
justly dealt with because of the coal being
difficult to work, or for any other cause, he
is allowed the privilege of filing an appeal
with the superintendent from the pit boss
decision, and the question will be referred
to board of arbitrators consisting of two
miners and two operators, they to appoint
fifth man, who will make an investiga-
ton and decide upon the matter, from
which there will be no appeal
There is no change in the price of dea6
work.
Powder will be charged for at the rate
of 81 per keg.
Drivers and cagers will be paid s1sO per
day of eight hours; tracklayers, 81 per day
for the same time; trappers, rs cents per
day: shot firers, $3.50 per shift, instead of
s2,25, as under the present system.
Shot firers will be allowed to hold only
one place.
The check weighman will be paid under
the check-off system.
Semi-monthly pay, the same as at pres
ent
No compulsory doctors assessments will
be collected.
This contract and agreement to continue
until June, 1900 when the scale committee
will meet and continue in session until the
scale is revised or agreed upon as 1t stands.
The new contract will take effect July l.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-22
COUNTY NORMAL WORKERS.
Conductors or Instructors' Ce rtificates
Given to Number of


Teachers.
GUTHRIE, o. T., June 2.-(Special1 The
following territorial teachers were granted
certilcates as instructors and conductors
OF county normal institutes at the terri
torial institute last week. Superintendent
J. r. Campbell was appointed as conductor
Tor two years and the following for one
year each:
C. +. Locke, of Enid.
f. n. Howell, of FL Reno
George b. Thompson, OF Enid.
j. H. DeLisle, of Woodward
L. A. Ferrell of Chandler.
+: NJ. Robinson, of Quartz, Greer county.
W. A. DclZell, of Medford.
u. w; Stevens, of Guthrie.
John Davis, of Yukon.
c. w. Edwards, of Mangum.
]. NJ. Doyle, of Navajo.
K. G. Thinning, of Chandler, was selected
as an instructor for two years. The fol-
lowing We're granted certificates as in
structors for one year:
]. H. Ware, Shawnee.
Virginia Graves, Oklahoma City.
]. =. Evans, Norman.
c. +. Wilson, of Norman.
Mrs. A. r. Stevens, of Guthrie.
Mrs. Frances Miller, of Chandler.
w. H. Theis, of Enid.
r. II. Ewing, of Saltwater.
W. A. Smith, of Oklahoma City.
Miss Hattie P. Johnson, of Oklahoma
City.
c. L. Hollem, of Carries, o. T.
Nelson D; Pike, of Weatherford.
n. G. Pool of Norman.
c. C. Roberts, of Medford.
Mrs. L. NJ Henderson, of Ell Reno.
L. S. McCable, of Norman.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-22
A. O. u. w. SUPREME LODGE.
Business Was Finished Yesterday
Many Westerners Appointed on
Standing Committees.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, June 2l.-The su-
preme lodge of the Ancient Order of Unit
ed Workmen completed its business to-
day. Many of the representatives left for
their homes tonight and the remainder will
get away tomorrow e.
a new jurisdiction, to be composed OF
Arizona and New Mexico. was formed. \
special committee of seven was appointed
to consider the new relief law and report
at the next meeting of the supreme lodge
1t was also decided to offer prize of $1,000
10 the jurisdiction making a gain of % per
cent from June !, 1899, to June /, 1900 pro-
rlding that the increase exceeds LOO new
members.
a prize of $1,000 was offered to any jur-
isdiction, which had less than 1000 mem
bers on June !, 1899, which shall make a
net increase of not less than 800 members.
1t was also decided to continue the issu-
ance of the A. o. U: w. Bulletin and $500
mlttee on vital statistics was instructed to
continue and the report of the relief board
was adopted
Standing committees were appointed as
FinanciaI-w. Warner Wilson, Detroit;
\. S. Byram, Indianapolis, and Joseph
Laws-J. w Kinsley, Helena, Mont. and
George w. Winstead, Knoxville, Tenn.
\, ,Appeals-W. 4. Barrows. Mount Holly;
Charles G. Kinds, Shakopee MINI.
Board of arbitration-J. Edward Burt,
Boston,; Lewis L. Trout, Chicago; j: e.
fLlSBs. Lawrence, hdS., D. H. ldtc, l4in-
coin, Neb., and w. S. Robson, La Grange,
Tex.
Advisory committee. Degree of Honor
W. II. Barnes, San Francisco; J. II. Oxford
Lincoln. Neb., and R. B. Farren, New Hav-
en-, Conn.
Vital statistics-A. P. Riddle, Minneapo-
lis, Kas.
Advisory committee-H. c. Sessions,
Sioux Falls, S. D.; w. c. Richardson, st.
Louis, and A. P. Riddle, Minneapolis,
Kas.
Special committee on relief-J. C. Bick-
ford, Manchester, n. H.; II. c. Sessions,
Kas.: s. T. Reckhop. Des Moines, Ia:
NJ. w Saekett, MeadviIle, Pa; D. H.
Shields, Hannibal, Mo-, and II. B. Dickson,
Buffalo, N Y
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-22
ROSCOE LOST HIS NERVE.
Deserted Within Thirty Minutes After
He Had Enlisted in the
Army

TOPEKA June 2l-(Special) Roscoe
Richardson is the name of a young man
from Circleville, Kas, who enlisted in the
regular army yesterday, was examined and
deserted within thirty minutes. Last week
Richardson got the war fever badly. He
got up a crowd of young men at CircleviIle
to come here and enlist in the regular
army. There were six in the crowd. They
recruiting station. Richardson was the
chief spokesman He was. examined first
and accepted He then signed the rolls.
being examined, he had an attack of buck
ague. He was not nearly so anxious 10 go
TO war as he thought last week He
watched his opportunity and slipped o,t of
the hall while the recruiting officers were
not Watching and escaped. The war de-
partment Is looking for him.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-22
A NEW WHISKY TRUST.
Four Great Combinations Merged Into
One, Which VIII Control
the Business.

NEW YORK, June 21.-A merging of the
American Spirits Manufacturing Company,
consisting of eighty-five separate concerns,
the Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse
Company, consisting of fifty-six concerns,
the Standard Distilling and Distributing
Company, consisting of fifteen concerns,
the Spirits Distributing Company, and a
number of the most important rye whisky
concerns into one central company has
been effected by the organization of a new
concern called the Distilling Company of
America, with capitalization of $l25, 900 900,
of which S55,OO0,OO0 is cumulative preferred
stock, and $I0,O0O,000 common stock
The plan contemplates a. contraction of
the s9i, 100000 of securities now out to ST.
100000, for waich amount, in addition to
the old securities, the new company will
acquire certain of the new important rye
distilleries-among them, the Hannis Dis
tlling Company, owning the Mount Vernon
and Hannisville properties and the different
distributing plants of those concerns. The
working capital of the existing companies
to be absorbed is now about 81. 900 OO0 The
new company is to have an additional
900 will be supplied at once -'''
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-22
FOR DEPUTY WARDEN.
1t Is Said That VIII Thomson, of
Shawnee, Has Been Decid-
ed UDOn.

TOPEKA, June 2L-(Special.) 1t is re.
ported here in political circles to-day that
Warden Tomlinson and the board of di-
rectors of the penitentiary have compro-
missed on Will Thomson, formerly of Scott
county, but now of Shawnee. as deputy
warden and that the appointment will be
announced next week. The directors favor
unsatisfactory to Tomlinson. BesiQes he
was not indorsed by Senator Baker. Tom
linson would not appoint him. Then an
Dyer, but he was not satisfactory to ali
parties concerned and his name was drop-
ped from the roll. Dyer had the best line
gether by an applicant for Office in Kansas.
VIII Thomson was strongly indorsed and
the parties in interest decided to give him
the place. This, at least. is the story afioat
to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-22

= ator Hohenschild. of Rolla, and Judge Dor
sey w. Shackleford, of BoonviIIe, were both
In the city to-day comforting with their
friends regarding their proposed candidacy.
Ex-State Senator James Z. HAZEL. of Mon
iteau county, was here last night on the
p same mission. The sentiment of the people
: here appears TO be for Judge -Shackleford
at this time. They think he is the logical
candidate, in view of the fact that he yield
ed to Mr.. Bland in 1886, when the people of
the state were trying to nominate him for
the presidency, but failed. Judge Shackle-
ford virtually had the nomination for con-
gress at that time, but he gracefully retired
from the race when Mr.. Bland failed to
get the presidential nomination and allow
ed him to be nominated for congress with
out opposition.
To The Journal correspondent to-day
Judge Shackleford stated that he would
probably be in the race for congress. When
asked what he thought of his chances, he
replied:
Il have received so much announcement
from all parts of the district that 1 am
led to believe that shall receive the nom
ination- My greatest fear is that there NAV
be formed combination of passive can
didates from the various counties, with a
view to concentrating against me. Such a
scheme has already been proposed, but thus
far it has failed because of a failure to
secure complete round of candidates. Sew
eral who were counted on have declined and
e 1 believe others will do the. same within
the next few days. Men are not plentiful
who will act as stalking horses to such
an enterprise"
When asked when he thought the cleo
tion should be held he said:
If am a candidate 1 should like time
10 make a canvass This is a very large
district, and II viii require much time to
get over il. Speaking. for. myself. L should
favor some time in November. However.
] shall have to adapt myself to whatever
time may be fixed. There Is talk of an
extra session of congress and this may de-
termine the governor TO call an early cleo
ton. so that this district might not be un-
represented"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-22
AFTER GOVERNOR BARNES.
Senator Sidney Clarke and SeIwyn
Douglas Are OutspOken in
Their Criticism.

GUTHRIE, o. T., June A.-(Special) Sem
ator Sidney Clarke and Selwyn Douglas, of
Oklahoma City, are after Governor Barnes.
Both men have written open letters to
local newspapers in which they criticise
his method of securing an examination of
records, and intimate strongly that he
made demand for use of the "whitewash
brush'
investigating committee and in his letter
recalls that Governor Barnes declined to
answer questions regarding the charge that
he had pocketed interest on the deposit of
school land office funds. Douglas says that
the governor would consent to no examina-
ton except one by his own friends and
appointees.