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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-13
Recital Tonight.

Miss Annie Kennedy's pupils will
give recital this evening at 1913
Jackson street. The following pro-
gramme will be given:
Duet Witches Flight,
Alice Williams, Roy Wheeler
After the Party .....................,....,.
Olivia Reese.
June Bugs Dance .............,.'.,,,'.''', ','Holst
Ethel Watkins.
la Belle Parisicnne ..................".Goe .Goerdlcr
Ethel Peck.
llnZlng Spritc BONN
Jcannettc Fellows.
Spinning Song ......................,El ,Ellmenreich
Flossie De Gruchy.
March .................,....,.... ....Jean Munsoh
Dance on the Green ......,,...............Bo Bohn
Laura De Gruchy.
Fairy Echo Observation-Disclosures. .Schonbrun
Alidia Fellows.
Solo ........................,.. Haas
Morning Serenadc ...................,...Lc .Lcybach
Susie Watkins,
My Regiment ..........................A .Anschuitz
Daniel Reese.
Duet Laura and Flossic De Gruchy
Roy Wheeler.
Happy and Gay ................,.,....,.,. .Bohm
Clara Haas.
Die Lilu DCs Thalps ................,....S. Smith
Alice Williams.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-13
Strike at Phillipsburg.

Phllipsburg, n. j., July l2,-Moulders pat
ternmakers and blacksmiths employed at the
Yulcanite Iron works, have gone on strike. They
have been getting $3.50 per dss aad struck be-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-13
GREEN RIDGE.

William J. Edwards, Of Boston, Mass, is Wis.
iting friends in Green Ridge.
The Green Ridge Baptist Missionary society
will meet Friday afternoon, July IL, in the
church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-13
0oShe J., H.
Geneses Pure Food Co , lie Roy, Ny,

uene see Pure Food Co Le Roy \. Vt
Dear Sirs;-Some days since a package Of your
GRAIN.O preparation was left al my Office.
took It home and gave il a trial, and | have
TO say | was very much pleased with II, rs
substitute for coffee. We have always used the
hest Java and Mocha in our family, but | am
free To say I like the CRAlN-O as well as the
best coffee | ever drank.
Respectfully yours,
A @. JACKSON. ND.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-13
Pea Coal $1.25 a Ton Delivered

to South Side, central city and central
Hyde Park. Address orderr to j. T.
larkey, 1914 Cedar ave. Phone $685.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-13
WILDCAT STRATEGY.
Clever Way in Which the Animal
Outwitted a Pack of Hounds.
From the Youths Companion.

TTVIH IHv lVUINo NUHIdNIVI
In many parts of Tennessee, hunting
wildcats is as popular as a sport as
the fox chase. The wildcat is as tricky
as the fox. He has a still more dog
ged way of sticking to the thickest
cover and the most rugged ground,
and when overtaken will generally
fight till he dies.
Some years ago l witnessed a Wild
cat perform an act of cunning quite
as remarkable as any l have heard
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-13

cause they were asked 10 work piecework, where's
by they claim they could only earn $3.50 per day.
Nearly one hundred men are ida
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-13
Music by Bauer's Full Band. Cameo
and Amusements on Grounds.
Tickets, Adults, 70; Children, 40

Trains leave Erie depot as followsi
S:15, S:45, 1:3o, 2:45 p. m. Tickets
good on all trains. Last train, 2:45
p. m.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-19
SEARCHING FOR EDITOR MAY.
JHcISsOnNiiIc. Fla. Newspaper
Man Charged with Nhtiurfiou

JACKSONVILLE. March iS-Warrlnts
are out Tor W L. May. formerly of the
old Chicago Times" and later founder
Of the Jacksonville Evening CaH" He is
charged with dbducUng young gi7l May
forged marriage 'reuse and then mar
ried. it is said. Kate Powell a Young girl
Of fourteen. the parents having refused
their consent. MAY obtained q marriage
license aud attempted to get thc county
judges signature 10 %.
The girls mother heard 0f the proceed
ngs and promptly notified the county
Judge that he girl was only fourteen and
also thai she refused her consent May
tried several times TO get 10 signed, at
one time going 10 ne judgr's house at
midnight but TO no purpose. May and
the girl were missed SATURDAY. and it was
stated that the couple had driven to Green
Cove Springs. hfteeu miles south OF here
and were married there The girl IS mother
Mrs. Ida Powell. states that May showed
her marriage certificate purportng to
have the signature OF Judge Willard ap-
pended. Judge Willard denied having
issued any such document He issued a
warrant charging May with forging a
marriage certificate aud the mother took
out one charging him with abduction.
The police are searching for him. but
he has fed the city. It is said. May came
here sore time ago from Chicago, and
started sensational newspaper.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-19
TO STOP FRAUD IN CHICAGO.
Comptroller kerfOOt InRuEurates Il
New system of Vouchers

Comptroller KerfOOt InRugurates n
New system of Vouchers.
CHICAGO. March 18.-To prevent further
depletion of the city funds through fraud
Comptroller Kerfoot Will start a new sys-
TEN OF handling vouchers in his office.
After struggling through false entries and
a system OF bad bookkeeping in the records
OF the special assessment rebate fund h
ordered forced balance. with the result
that the books were found 500 .OC0 short
Though much Of this missing money has
been taken during former years for other
uses by council order al least one-fourth
OF the amount is supposed to have gone to
the clique who stood in" with the false
entry" trick. Further inspection has
shown that tens of thousands of dollars
also have been taken from the city through
questionable Witnesses fees. many alder
men who carry large followings Of ward
heeleTs having been found to have 20.
K.'d' pay vouchers for this service
These practices. which have continued
for years. the comptroller has determined
to beak up. And to this end new method
for the handling Of vouchers. both for
salaries and for expenditures for material
by various city officers and employees. viii
be followed. False entries have also been
found whereby many citizens have been
defrauded Of rebates rightfully due them.
The accounts involving 5000 600 names.
are in a chaotic state. and thus have
allowed the frauds Of former years.
In preparing the new sets OF books these
8 .0O0 600 uames will have to be checked
over four times, involving practically the
handling Of l. O00 600 names.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-19
cnMn1ssIoNERs, NOTICES.
OFFICE or TIIF COMMISSIONERS or TiiE Di
TRCT or COLJ NElA. Washington. b G

OFFICE or THE CpMNlI>slnNER~ or iHt DIS
TRCT OF COLI MBlA, Washington. %. g.,
March 10. Iasa.
Motto i. hcrchv given that thc Commissioners
Of tle District oi Columbia intend lI mas. Ue
following named Improvements, which are, lu
their Judgment. necessary for thc public health
safety and comfort. Assessments fer oHe-HaIt
of th. cost of the same viii De- made as provided
in public act No. i5l approved August :. le.tt
Parties who are interested iu the proposed WORK
are notified tha. the said Commissioners viii give
"a hearing ar the District Building on MEnNl>-
DAY. THE rot RTH DAY or APRIL. 1900. At
u O'CLOCK \. NJ. iu the board room Of thc said
Commissioners. 20 any and Iil persons who may
desire % object thereto.
SET OLD GRANITE OR GLUESTONE CURB
both sides OF [ Street southeast. from South
Capitol street 90 New Jersey Avenue, TO bc s--
sessed against the lots iu square west oi COS.
600. north Of co. Gg6. aud l5s admitting ON said
street between the limits named, at an estimated
cost OF SjOD.
RESET CURB AND LAY CEMENT SlDEN ak
On the south eide Of Massachusetts, Avenue and
the south side Of I Street, extending from Fourth
Street TO Fifih Street northwest. 10 De assessed
against the lots in square jl7, fronting on said
Massachusetts, Avenue and said | street, between
the limits named at an estimated cost Of - 40.
JOHN b. WIGHT,
JOHN W. ROSS.
LANSING H. BEACH,
mhI9 20 30SI Commissioners, d. q.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-19
A sEARCHLIGHT SHE'LL.
Experiments with n Ncw iIluminHt-
ing Device for Use at Sea.

Experiments With n NcU iIluninat-
ing Device for Use at Sea.
Experiments have been conducted re-
Gently at the naval proving station, Indian
Head, with an invention designed to DO
away with the necessity of using the
searchlight on ship board on all occasions
when it is desired to pick up" objects
within limited distance and yet conceal
the ships identical position from location
by an enemy. The invention consists of
a shell filed with gas. When the shell
eXplodes it illuminates considerable
area. Its one weak point is that SO far no
she'll has been found with walls sufficiently
heavy TO stand the shock Of explosion re-
quired to project ii more than a mile or
two. -Four to six-inch rifles have so far
been used in the trials and the best re-
suits secured have been with a shell that
explcdes and sets the fuses burning when
a mile distant from the ship.
Lieutenant Strauss. who has charge Of
the station, has made some very sue
cessful trials with the invention recently
and is encouraged to believe that if a shell
can be made which will stand the shock
OF exit from the rife and at the SSme
time will explode at the proper time
light can be produced that VIII answer
many purposes OF tue searChilglI anu
have the advantage Of not disclosing the
precise locality Of the vessel firing the
torch. Its usefulness would be apparent
in closed harbor where it might not be
available to use a searchlight at all times.
After the tests have been concluded at
Indian Head several specially made pro-
jectiles filled with the new illuminant will
be sent to some of the ships with a re-
quest that they continue the trials when
practicable. 1t is believed that n she'll
can be manufactured capable of discharg-
ing the explosive at a distance Of at
least FIVE miles.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-19
VIM. Hahn & Co.
Reliable Shoe Houses,
Corner Seventh and K 1914 and 1916 Penna. Ave n W.,
2jj Penna. Ave. S. {.

Washington D. c., March 10, 1900
To Organized Labor of the District of Columbia:
many misleading stories circulated in respect
position in relation to the early Saturday closing move
men make the following statement:
conducts three Shoe establishments in this city
one at Nos 93O 932 Street \. W. Capitol
Hill 233 Pennsylvania Avenue S E. and one in the West
End 1914 1916 Pennsylvania Avenue " w The build
ngs of each of these stores our own and were erected
with Union Labor exclusively and have always been con
sdered fair.
When the agreement looking to an early closing of the
this city presented to us for sigma
ture signed the adding clause in substance that 1t
only binding provided reasonable number OF stores
in the same line also agreed to close Pur
the and presumng that all others would
closed all establishments the first Saturday
that agreement into effect to wit: February
teenh last TO show good faith in the matter we had
advertised the fact and given notice to our trade ha we
would close at nine (9) o'clock.
We found however upon investigation, that although
we had closed shoe in immediate
neighborhood within squares of Seventh Street
had closed and that these other stores had
gotten of the trade which had excluded by
of compliance with the agreement further found
Capitol Hill and West End stores
cerned that store of any kind in those nghbohoods had
the appointed time, and informed
by members committees which waited that
none such had been solicited TO do by the
representatives the labor organizations this left estab
Iishnens as the only respective sections
which closed a o'clock The result was that our regular
customers finding closed carried their trade and
patronage to our competitors this because of the fact
that had complied with agreement with your commit
tees.
We take it that you appreciate that competition
II
drive his trade to his competitors, which is what
did, and are now asked to do
Finding that competitors, have already
planned did propose to close their establishments as
did. that they the contrary, calculated keeping
open and deriving benefit from trade should close
committee that nasnuch they had not in
upon other shoe in respective neghbOr
hoods closing that the agreement not operative TO
until would succeed in obtaining the consent of
competitors reasonable number thereof and for this
have been placed on the unfair list
1t must understood that Saturdays night trade
has ALWAYS Il heavy and that the closing of
our early that night if the other eStab
sbments in our neighbOrOOd and within reasonable dis
tance thereof permitted open will result in the
loss regular customers and patrons and would
simply building the business OF our competitors
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-19
THE sAENGERBUND CONCERT.
The Second and Last Public Event
of the season.


of the season.
The Washington Saengerbund gave its
second and last public concert Of the season
last night at the National Theatre. which
was filed from pit to gallery. Nine
Clementine de We're, the famous soprano
of New York; Mr. David Names, the dis
tinguished viclin virtuoso of New York
and Mr. S Monroe Fabian, the well known
piano virtuoso Of Baltimore assisted. The
musical director OF the Saengerbund, Mr.
Henry Xander. was in charge OF the
choruses. and the execution of their rendi-
tions did credit to the society.
The following programme was rendered:
Chorus. "Wacht auf. e. tagct .KirchI
Saengerbund.
Piano 5ccr rpaniment; Nr. Z. II. Droop.
piano solos s.N5rfftrl-a ''. S615filfs.'' C1onfu
Mr. : NJ Fabian.
soprano solo. ReJitatiye and Cavatiha from
Linda d' t+aUoiuaN ..-s, VI. -'-'-- bonizettl
Madame CemeutiUe de were.
Violin solos, 'AdigiO," 'Pcrpc,uum Ne
Mr. David lannes.
Choruscs. lal .Dls aite huuerchen' ....-- Spicker
thl ''HeImkeEI Observation-Disclosures Gelbke
>IeugtrbGud.
Piano solos, () ''Andaute and Rold5 Clpric-
cio-p' ...-.----.-----.-...--- NeHdels-1nD
o. 'Nalze'' ..--.-..-.......-.. y. Rubiuste.n
Nr. $ NJ Fabian.
Soprano solo, Nal-e AIettl, from Romeo
and juliet ..--.-.-.-. -......--.s..,- taEnlI
Madame Clemeutiue de We're.
Violin solos ta) "Adario Patbetique -..--. GODDARD
thJ "EAbeiile' The BegI..-....~ :, hubert sin
tcl .'M4zsurla" The Fiddlerl-...M " ieuilWsd
Mr.. David M4uuc-.
Chorus, "Die Elre G0tte,'' ............. Beethoven
SaeEgerbuna.
Piano accompaniment: Nr b. IT, Droop
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-19
THE NEW RULE IN OPERATION
street Cars Now stop on the Far
side of Crossings.

Strtel taFN NOW Ntop hhN 80
side of Crossings.
Some citizens were surprised and veXed
and some protested with vehemence yes
terday when the local street railway com
panics adopted the rule OF stopping cars
at what is known as the far side OF the
street But others looked with favor upon
this innovation. and they appeared to be
in the majority. Regardless OF the sloppy
streets and unexpected delays resulting
from a misunderstanding of the new order,
the situation was accepted good-naturedly.
When the now discarded system was first
put into operation there were those who
objected to its adoption. But until yester-
day it was allowed to stand. and within
a few days the new order Of things will
have become familiar TO all.
Several weeks ago il was suggested BY
one Of the railway companies that the FAR
side" of the street was the proper stop
ping place for cars. The matter was final
ly called to the attention Of the Commis
sioners They took the subject under con-
sideTation and representatives Of the va
rious railway companies were called upon
for opinions on the matter. The prepon-
derance of opinion appeared to favor the
far side" rule and its adoption was or
dercd.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-19
DISTRICT BILLS IN THE HOUSE.
Measures Likely 10 BE Called Up for
Consideration Today.

consideration Today.
This is District day in the House OF
Representatives. and it is understood that
among he bills TO be called up viii be
that 10 incorporate the Washington Tele-
phone Company and to permit it 10 in
stall maintain. and operate telephone
plant and exchanges in the District OF
Columbia" The other local measures
which are 10 be taken ND are bills to
regulate insurance in the District of Co
iumbia. 10 authorize the formation OF a
guarantee company iu the District Of Co
lumhia. 20 confirm title TO lot l. square
llIs 10 Washington and a bill TO amend
an act entitled an act in relation TO taxes
and tax sales In the District OF Columbia "
II Is The telephone bill which Will cause
the most animated discussion.
The Loud bin. to amend the postal laws
relative 20 ssC0nd-class matter. IS the
special order for Tuesday. and its consid-
eiaIon viii continue until conclusion. but
Is. pursuant to the order Of March l.
not 10 extend beyond Thursday. During
the last two weeks many thousands Of
letters and petitions have been received
BY members OF Congress urging the defeat
OF this bill
Friday VIII be given over to the con-
sideration OF private pension cases. bills
Tor the removal Of political disabilities,
and bills removing charges Of desertion
Saturdays session viii be devoted to
eulcgies upon the life and character of
Mr. Epes, late a Representative from Vir-
ginia
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-19
THE PROJECT OPPOSED.
The commissioners Decide to Aban
don n Proposed Law.

The project embodied in House bill 5717.
10 create permanent board for the open
ing Of streets in the District OF Columbia.
has probably received a quietus so far as
the Fifty-siN Congress is concerned.
The bill, similar to one introduced In
Congress In 1925. provides that the District
Commissioners name a board of three TO
serve as a special comm ission for the open
ing and extension OF streets. 1t was ad-
versely reported upon by District Attorney
Duvall several days ago, and Commissioner
Beach has recommended to his associates
that the papers be filed on the ground thai
the bill is wholly unnecessary. He SAYS
the subject OF the form Of street extension
bills has been fully considered by the
House Committee on the District of C0lum-
bia and their views embodied in the bill
already reported 20 the House for the
opening Of Columbia Road east OF Thir-
Ieenth Street. This IL regarded by the
committee says the Commissioner. as "a
model bill for this purpose and The one
most likely 10 be enacted by Congress He.
therefore. regards ii as superfluous to send
20 the committee another measure covering
the same ground
u is understood that Commissioners
Wight and Ross acquiesce In the view OF
Captain Beach regarding this bill
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-19

Joseph Couucl twtuty-tlrec years at age. color
ed. formerly an employe OF the Raleigh Hotel.
wa, taken into custody last might by Detectives
Gallagher and rarh-m on suspicion of grand lar
ecny he was locked mp at the First precinct
station. aud Will De suIigucd today 100 the Police
Court. An investigation into 3H alleged robbery
o.. $50. reported Friday afternoon by Mr. NJ A
tIuisir. guest Of The hotel, and ID resident af
Philadelphia. resulted in the 5stezt oi Council
Tile prisoner was "a LaIlboy ar ilc hotel aug
suspicion ten upon him. C.uuou denies the
Charge. and late last night lr furnished bond 30
tire sum of 500 and was I-icI-ad from. custody
pending trial.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-19
AFTER THE NEW YORK POLICE.
The Grand Jury to Resume Its In
yestiERtions To-day.

yestiEations To-day.
NEW YORK. March 1S.-The grand jury
will resume tomorrow its investigation OF
vice. and it is not at all unlikely that some
indictments will be handed down tomor-
row. President Bernard J. York, of the
Police Board. has been subpoenaed to ap-
pear before it tomorrow, and it is said that
Commissioners Hess. Abel, and Sexton
have also been summoned.
1t is believed that the Commissioners
will be questioned about the alleged wide
omen condition of the town and viii be
asked to place the responsibility for 1t. II
the Commissioners put it on Chief Devery
and it is the general belief that they VIII
the probabilities are that the grand jury
will get after the chief. The rumor was
sffl current today that Chief Dcvery is
to be retired and that Deputy Chief Ne
Iaughliu will be his successor.
The grand jury Will probably also ques-
finn the Commissioners about the alleged
police corruptions. 1t is said that they
have about decided to indict Captain
Thomas on Colonel Gardiner's charge Of
neglect Of duty.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

DR.. CLEMENS HAS REMOVED PROM
1lll Fl 81. NV. 20 511 18th st. NV. The
electrical and Sprague hot-air apparatus
are installed. By special arrangement with
the Spraguc Company charges reduced to
s.. Skilled masseur In attendance. Sep
aTste hours for ladies'. Office hours. 10
a. m To s D. m. mhIs-imo
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-19
PRIZE SPEAKERS CHOSEN.
The schools of Law and Diplomacy
Debate ut Columbia University.

large gathering of students and their
friends. including several members OF Con-
gress. was present to hear the fourth pub
lie debate OF the Schools Of Law and DiplO-
macy OF Columbian University last Satur-
day evening. The subject Of the debate
was. Resolved. That the Federal Govern
ment should adopt a graduated income
tax" The speeches Of the six debaters
who represented the affirmative and mega
tive were well rendered and showed a good
understanding of the subject. The affirm
ative was upheld by T. w. Alexander. OF
North Carolina; T. f. Allitz. OF Missouri,
and Lemuel K. Via of Virginia; the mega
tive by H. A. Vieth. of Wisconsin; c.
Lockwood, District Of Columbia, and Sam
ford c. Fullilove. Of Louisiana.
The decision was in favor Of the mega
tive. and Lemuel x. Via and II. \. Nieth
were chosen by the judges as the best
speakers and eligible for the intercOlle-
giate debate which viii take place next
May.
The judges were Hon. A. L. Brick. In
diana; Hon. Theobold often. Wisconsin,
and Hon. John II. Small, North Carolina.
Dyspepsia in its worst forms will yield 10 the
Use of Carriers Little Nerve Pills, aided by Car
ter'5 Little Liver Pills. They not only relieve
present distress but strengthen the stomach and
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-19
THE PEARS CLAIM.
The State Department Denies That
"a Has BecB settled.

"a Has Been settled.
The statement made In press dispatches
that Benjamin Pears. q brother Of Frank
Pears, who was murdered IN Honduras
has settled his claim for indemnity for his
brother's death by accepting q Government
concession is denied by the State Depart
ment IL Is said that Benjamin Pears has
been endeayoring 10 get this Government
10 agree 10 commercial concession ia
settlement Of the indemnity for his broth
er's death but the State Department of l-
cials have refused 10 enter into ans such
agreement and viii push the claim for
so 600 indemnity. which Wlll be turned
over to Pears heirs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-19

Tie police of the Eighth precinct station ra'ded
t., hons. of Ch8rls- E. Berkeley, drug clerk
AZ 1904 seventh Street northwest, last night
BcrksI.y was arrested aud locked up 90 the sta
Hon charged with conducting q di-orderiy housa
and several persons said 10 have been found on
him Complaints had been made by citizens
arlIl.L thc eharaoLer oi the house