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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
1890, Concluded.
III.



That pregnant sentence OF Mr.. Grissby's
is repeated for emphasis, and, if possible,
for precedent: when the General Assem-
bly, of Virginia, during the winter Of
1S2S-'29 passed the Act calling conVen-
ton 10 be composed OF four delegates from
each Senatorial district the atten-
ton Of the people was soon directed to the
choice OF delegates TO SO important body.
Federal politics were laid aside, and pub
lie worth and eminent abilities were the
only standards in the selection OF mem
berS. Actual residence was overlooked and
the unusual sight was presented OF one
district selecting its representative from
another and d distant one.
The result WAS the most distinguished
body Of men that ever met in one assem-
bly, in America; and the lesson seems very
plain. Fifty-four years had elapsed since
the next preceding convention was heid
to frame a Constitution. Meanwhiie, our
independence, declared June %, lII6. had
been achieved, and the sovereignty OF eacn
of the original thirteen States had been
acknowledged. not as a confederation OF
States, but to each State its own, separate
Sovereignty.
The Federal Convention of 17S7-'SS had
met; the old Articles of Confederation,
under which the Revolutionary war was
practically fought. had been abandoned,
and ''we, the people Of the United States,
in order TO form a more perfect Union,
had framed the Constitution of the United
States, which Virginia had ratified: decar-
ing and making known in the formal rati-
fication, that the powers granted under
the Constitution. being derived from the
people of the United States. may be re-
surned by them whatsoever the same shall
be- perverted to their injury or oppression
Virginia had already furnished four Presi-
dents to the Union-Washington, Jefferson,
Madison and Monroe-each for two terms;
so that of the forty years that the more
perfect Union had subssted, her own
sons had been the Chief Executive for
thirty-two.
The Federal ship of state may be said to
have passed through the breakers, and TO
have been sailing serenity on calm sea
with not a cloud on the horizon The poll
tical acerbities that had ranked so keenly
between FederaIists and Republicans (as
the Democrats were first calledl had all
been forgotten, and the period OF Monroe's
administration. 1a6-12ii, Is yet known in
the history of the country as "the era of
good feeling It Is true that political ami
mosities became heated during the younger
Adams term, and Andrew Jackson was
elected to his first term the same autumn
in which the convention met
DIFFERENT CONDITIONS.
It will be noticed. first. that the members
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15

dusty roads on a hot still day Will appre-
ciate the merits of the device at once.
The inventor is William s. Robinson, of
Fancy Farm, Ky, and he has so made the
device that it can be readily secured to
the ordinary covered buggy in a few min
utes. i collar is provided for attachment
TO one of the rear hubs, carrying a toothed
wheel which meshes with a smaller wheel
On the same shaft with the latter wheel
is a grooved pulley, in which runs a belt
leading to the top of the carriage. Here
is mounted a pulley having fan blades
and the belt is passed over a small wheel
at one end. The fan pulley is held in place
by pair of movable brackets which can
be adjusted to the desired height to direct
the breeze in the faces of the riders. To
throw the fan into and out Of gear a lev
er is provided within easy reach of the
driver
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15

annually; whereof thirty-ona by the TWEEN
tv-six counties west OF the Allegheny
Mountains: twenty-five by the fourteen
counties between the AlIeghanes and the
Blue Ridge; forty-two by the twenty-nine
counties cas-! OF the Blue Ridge and above
t.dewater; and thirty-siN by the counties,
cities. towns and boroughs lying upon tide
water, This gave Eastern Virginia sew
enty-eight to tifty-sIX TO the part OF the
State living west of the Blue Ridge.
Tbs, Senate was to consist of thtrty-tWo
member, thirteen for the part of the State
west of the Blue Ridge; nineteen for The
eastern part There was a provision 1or
reapporGonment once in every ten
years, but with the limitation thai the
membership from the two grand divisions
should ba neither increased nor diminished.
After 1871, az intervals of ten years, two
Thirds OF each House might make a re-
apportion,,ent so that the number of dele
gates should not exceed 49,, nor of Sena-
tors &c.
The Legislature met annually. All laws
must originate in the House TO be ap
proved or rejected by the Senate, or to be
amended with the consent Of the House.
The enlargement OF the right OF suf-
frase was thought TO be revolutionary by
some Of the people Of that time; to us
it apDears mere bagatelle. To state it
broadly, white adult male citizens assessed
of a freehold estate in land OF the vaiue
of twenty-five dollars, owners of a lease.
hold estate. and in actual occupation of
it. OF five years duration, and OF the an
nual value of twenty dollars; and most
material of all, every such citizen who
for twelve months next preceding has
been a housekeeper or head of family
within the county and shall have been
assessed with a part of the revenue Of
the Commonwealth within the preceding
year. and, actually paid the same, and no
Others. were given the right to vote
Among the excluded We're persons con-
victed of any Infamous offense" Strange
SUBSEQUENT constitutions. but was left
out by the Underwood Convention, and
persons convicted OF petit larceny was
INCORPORATED in the existing Constitution
BY special amendment long after its sdop-
ton.
Judses were elected by the Legislature
ana held office during good behavior. An
Attnrnev-Genera was also elected by the
I,sgfsIatura. ana held seffce during the
pleasure of the General Assembly,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
zithorplared by Keys.

Any one who has attempted to play a
either knows that il is a difficult instru-
snent to learn, and the fingers must be
kept in practice every day or they will
soon become soft and liable to blister.
tIhis prevents many people from taking
up the playing Of what is one Of the sweet
est instrument. but with the attachment
recently patented by ]. c. St John, of
Boston, Mass. it should be an easy task
20 pick up the playing of the instrument
THE picture shows the entire keyboard in
position, and also a single key, which
illustrates the method Of operation. Every
Ikey Is mounted on rod, which passes
through the bridge and into the sounding
board beneath, being provided with springs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
Handy notwithstanding.

The laclng up Of a pair of shoes is an
opcratiou which, while it does not take
long. is sometimes tiresoIne, especially if
the wearer is troubled with a surplus
amount of flesh, and every person will
appreciate the utility Of the new-fastener
here illustrated, which is the invention Of
Alfred a. Soderberg, of dorchester, Mass.
In place of the eyelets usually employed
a series of small pulleys are SET. in each
face of the upper, and the aacing strap is
threaded through these, the ends being Sc
cured in one of the short straps at the top or
hnttnno 10 lace the shoe up when It is in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15

Mace on the foot the straps at the top
and bototrn are srasoed IN the han1s ard
given a strong pull, which takes up tae
slack and draws the edges of the upper
together. The straps are provided with j
head and eyeltes forming the parts OF
snap button and those are Joined to fas-
ten the lacing in place, the number OF
eyelets in the tor strap allo, ing he
lacing 10 be drawn to any desired de-
gree of tightness To unlace the shoe
the straps are separated and the tabs on
either side of the upper are pulled IN op-
uosite directions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15

to maintain them at their highest point.
TO the rod is attached a short horizontal
pin. which normally rests against the un-
der side OF the key, and the rod also
supports block, which carries the curved
pick. When the key is depressed the pick
slips across the string, and as the pin IS
depressed at the same time the string
starts to vibrate. the tone being main
gained until the vibrations cease or the
s1ey is allowed to rise, the pin stopping the
sound in the latter case. The short spring
directly above the block serves to throw
the key upward independent from the
s5ocf and the cam face on the lower
end Of the key presses the pick OUTWARD
rs Fl tIescends causing it to touch the
itrine- in its downward movement
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
SUPPORT FOR COOKING MEAT.

provided with a pin near the outer end,
and the metal sheet is perforated at inter-
walls to receive the pin and lock the meat
IN any desired position. When the under
side of the meat is done sufficiently the
crank is pulled out q short distance to re-
lease the pin, when the meat can be re-
volyed until the pin engages another per-
fnration and lock Itself in place. a patent
on the device has been granted to Charles
w. Bradee, of Boston, Mass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
Mcat-Roastin. apparatus.

In the cut is shown an improved roast
fns-pan. by the aid of which 1t is possible
TO cook al sides o. a piece of meat equal
Ey done, and II can also be Drowned with
out burning. A sheet of metal IS bent TO
the shape shown. TO receive the revolving
spit. The piece Of meat is attached to tao
spit by the ccoss-pins. and the spit is
suspended to the ends of the supports.
3chs crank By which the roast is turned 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
Breeze for Bugey-Riders.

The man who creates the breeze to add
to the comfort Of humanity in this hot
weather deserves the thanks of ALL in
addition to the more substantial return of
cash. Here we show a. new hreeze-1naker
for attachment to wagons. and any one
who is compelled to take long rides over
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
De,ta, Cuspidor Attachment.

Keeping cool in a, dentists chair is a
difficult task in the best Of weather. put
on smuuler day the patient might as
wei give up in despair. This IS Where tne
tuventor comes forward with a new aeH ,s,
"a remove a portion of the discomfort. The
mi shows a new fan which can be ntll-
tzei wherever there is running water, ana
The cost of operation Us so small that no
dentist should besrudse the amount ia
COB r Mayer, OF Philadelphia, Is me
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15

Inventor. and he has so DESTINED the APP
,o&ratus that Il can be fixed on the Side. of
she cuspidor at any desired angie. con-
nection being made through asrnbher tube
ayith one of the faucets with which the
kuSpidor is usually provided. The Jet Of
water itnpinges against a seriessof- packets
OR blades set around the surface of
wheel, which is mounted in a casing, ro-
tating tae shaft on which theSSfan IS
amounted. The overflow from the ,notor.is
pliowea TO play into the cuspldor to rinse
The interior.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
New Fire Apparatus.

The saving. of life endangered by fires
is such a commendable work that II is
small wonder inventors devote thel" Tune
to the designing Of apparatus which SHALL
aid in the performance of this duty Gus
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
Mns, Have Been a Young Reporter

This. said the editor. describes she.
nventian in graphic style. hat Yen hsveIis
made IL complete
..No?, said the reporter
NO You haven't said tHat IL IS des-s
tined to rsveiutianize the iadasES-
Puck
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e-ssE-''1l
fy.hg on :. sofa or~sitting in a chair in the
room. would seem TO be glued TO the cell
ing in an inverted position
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
King Dramatic Company.

The King Dramatic company, headed by Law
renee Grattln, opened weeks engagement yes
tcrday afternoon at the Academy of Music with
Sutton Nanc's bic melodramatc sensation, THE
Cotton King The house was nllCd to over
flowing and not one cf that vast crowd left the
thcatcr dissatisfied. No better piece could have
possibly been selected for q Labor Day matinee,
as the play is filled throughout with "captll
and labor situations. Lawrence Grattan, the
leading man OF this company, is lar the best all
around leading man that has ever stepped u
foot ON the Academy stage with repertoire or
ganization. His acting, unlike a n great many
seen in this city, IS natural and the ease and
grace in all his movements was very noticeable.
Miss Standsh, very pretty and charming lady,
was seen in the leading feminine role Of Hetty
and was all that one could possibly wish, her
portrayal of the part showed very plainly her
tact, taste ard ability as an actress.
Arthur j. pickcns made very acceptable
villain and it did not take him long to have
the gallery contingent against him. The piece
was handsomely staged, all special scenery being
used and as the King Dramatic company carry
all its scenery no house stuff was in evidence.
In the evening the beautiful play which has
been presented here many times before and al
ways returns more popular than ever "Ihe
Power Of the Press was presented TO a very
large audience, every seat in the thratcr was
sold in spite of the big storm outside. Law
renee Grattan was seen to advantage in the role
OF Steve Carson, and did some excellent work.
Miss Standsh as Anna Carson, Stcyc's wife, was
fine. Arthur J. Pickcn as Turner Morgan, Geo,
Rowe as the waywLrd son and william ST. Clair
as Mr.. O'Clllahan, all deserve special mention,
as their work certainly merited it last even
ink; The lady members of the company, Miss
Lolita Emmuns Helen Lee and Ella Marble, were
excellent in their respective roles.
\ new departure has taken place with this
company, spccialtcs Of a very high order are in
troduccd which pleased the audience immensely.
George McCahc sang several songs very salts
factorly and the speciality given by st, Clair and
Lovenor was far out Of the ordinary and caught
the audience with a vengeance. The scenery dis
PLAYED last night was beautiful in every detail,
all was bright and new and showed to advantage,
'The exterior Of the Manhattan Athletic club
scene in South street, New York; "Sing Sing
prison. and the bark Mary Vale at anchor,
which were alone worth tho price Of admission
charged This afternoon "Faust" will be pro-
duced in its entirety the scene Con the summit
OF the Brockcn) is one Of the greatest pieces Of
stage craft ever produced. This evening the
great New York success, "The Cherry Pickers,'
will be presented.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
Fine Tennis Court.

Secretary Atherton, of the board Of
trade, has what is no doubt the finest
tennis court in the city. 1t is situ-
ated on the lawn adjoining his home,
at the corner Of Court street and
Providence road During the present
season a number of exciting games
have been played, and it is expected to
hold a tournament some time during
September.
There are number of excellent play
ers in Scranton who have lately been
practicing on this court. Notably
among them is DIR. Corser, of the
North End; DR.. Fordham, Jean and
Robert Lindsay, of Green Ridge;
Charles and Olin Lyman, of Court
street. They are all college boys, and
are putting up a good game. The
ladies are also becoming enthusiastic,
and they are surprising the gentlemen
by their proficiency. The Misses Maud
and Grace Williams, of Providence,
and Mrs. Harry Spencer, of Dunmorc,
are playing we'll Saturday afternoon
q lively game was played by the Misses
Williams, DR.. Corser, DR.. Fordham,
Secretary Athcrton and his son, Nell
son. After the game lunch was served
by Mrs. Atherton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
MINooKA.

Miss Julia McHugh. of Pittsburg, is
visiting her mother on Stafford street.
Mr.. James Nallin is home from At
lantic City, where he spent the past
week.
Miss Jennie Loughney returned home
Saturday evening after spending a
month sojourning in Michigan.
j. j. Coyne returned home from the
scashorc last evening, where he has
been spending the past few weeks.
Miss Annie Langan has returned
home after spending a few weeks with
relatives in the Quaker City.
Miss Mary Devers OF Scranton, is
the guest of Miss Mary Langan, of
Main street.
Miss Morel, of Carbondale, was the
guest of Miss Ray MorEaus. of West
Minooka, during the past week.
The Taylor Silver Cornet band gave
an open air concert at Judges hotel
Saturday night.
Miss Kittie Davis, of Philadelphia,
is visiting at the home of her mother
on Oak Hill.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
WEST SCRANTON

VESTS child will be Inferred in WASH
burn street cemetery this afternoon.
Services will be held at l o'clock ut
the house, 1113 West Elm street.
Services over the remains of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Schwartz's child were held
yesterday afternoon at the house, 1915
Luzerne street. Burial was made in
Washburn street cemetery.
The funeral of May, the 4-months-
old child of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Ginader, of 332 North Rebecca avenue,
will occur this afternoon at o'clock.
Interment will be made in Washburn
street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
NUBS OF NEWS.

This Thursday evening the Christian Endcav.
or society Of the Welsh Congregational church
will hold debate and ice cream social. The
subject, "Resolvcd, That the Chinese Are JUS.
tilted in Their Revolt Against Foreigners"
will be discussed by McsNrS. William Davis, of
Yale Theological seminary; Evan Lewis, Of
Olivet college, David J. Williams, Of Mans
field State Normal school, and d. T.. Jones.
The evangclistic services At the Young Wo-
mems Christian association meetings were adj
dressed last evening by b. +. Armstrong, Of
Pittston. This afternoon the children's meeting
will be conducted by Miss Mary IIastie, OF
AyoCa
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Providence
Methodist Episcopal church will hold an i'm
portant meeting this afternoon at 3 o'clock
to make arrangements for the outing to be held
Thursday.
John McNulty, Of Margaret avenue, is i'll
with hay fever.
Miss Gulick's kindergarten school wi open
Sept 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dickcrson and daughter
Evelyn, Of Putnam street, have returned from
a weeks outing at Lake Winola.
Mrs, G. W. Davis has returned from Lake
Winola
Frank C. Cooper, who has been visiting
friends in mis- section returned TO his home in
Kingston last evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
News Notes and Personals.

Evan Evans, of 1907 Jackson street,
who is seriously Ill, was removed to
the West Side hospital yesterday.
Miss Cora Reynolds, of Wilkes-Barre
is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Dina
Jones, of South Main avenue.
Charles Mccarthy, of Washburn
street, had the index finger of his left
hand injured while lifting n prop out
of a car at the Briggs shaft. Ampu-
tation was necessary.
Thomas Beachman, OF Dodge ave-
nue., was severely injured recently at
the Bellevue mine while uncoupling
cars. He was bruised about the arms,
legs, head and body.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Ace attended the
funeral Of a relative in Tunkhannock
yesterday.
Miss Emma Dale, OF Reeders, is the
guest of Mrs. Moses Ace, of South Lin
coin avenue.
The Olympia Camping club has re-
turned from an extended outing at
Lake Carey.
Mrs. Thomas NJ. Morgans and Mrs.
William Pendry, of Bellevue ARE So
Journing at Ocean Grove.
Mrs. p. ]. Nealis and children, Of
Chestnut street, have returned from a
pleasant stay at Waymart.
The members of the Electric City
Wheelmen will hold a meeting this
evening.
st. Patricks and St. Johns parochial
schools will be reopened today for the
term of 19OO-1901.
The new drug store of Myron Evans
& Co., on North Main avenue, was
opened yesterday. The interior fixtures
are second to none In the city. Mr.
Evans is well-known and has had
much experience in the drug business
William Murphy, Of North Sumner
avenue, left yesterday to accept q
position in Schenectady, N. Y.
DR.. and Mrs. F.. c. Hall, of North
Main avenue, have returned from a
short stay at Asbury Park.
Peter Lewis, of North Hyde Park
avenue, left yesterday for Philadelphia
where he will permanently reside.
Mrs. Isaac Schwartz, of Syracuse, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Pat
| rick Cadden, of Scranton street.
Miss Edith NJ. Tufts, who has beer
visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. ]. Boyce, OF
| North Lincoln avenue, left yesterday
| for Hornellsville, N. Y.
The lawn social which was to have
| been held this evening at Mrs. George
Carson's. on South Main avenue. has
been postponed until further notice.
DR.. NJ. A. Carroll. of Plymouth
called on his brother, DR.. ]. ]. Car
roll, Of Jackson street, yesterday. The
former will take a postgraduate
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04

A most enjoyable time was spent at
the home of Robert Carson, on South
Main avenue last evening, when col
onel' Bunnell and his Bachelor Bri-
gade" held their annual reunion
Games of all kinds were INDUCED in,
after which lunch was served and a
smoker followed.
The menu consisted of soup, potato
a la bachelor, roast beef, sandwiches,
olives, pickles, bread, crackers, water
melon, cantelopes, lamb fries, coffee
cake, lemonade, ice cream, tea
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
George y. Carson, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Hagen, Mrs. Davis, Ruth and Bertha
Carson, and club members, Bunnell,
Davis, Bradley, Carson, Snow, Warner,
Coons, Griflths, Nichols, Dd>iels,
Snow, DeBow. Eynon, James, Morse,
Hughes, Watkins and Jones.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
Secret Service at Lyceum.

"Secrot Service" Glettcs mastcrful Ameri-
can drama, was presented at the Lyceum last
night by an exceptionally good company I'm
fortunately the heavy doWnpour Of rain that set
in lust at theatcr.goiug time and continued
until late in the evening resulted in the play
being witnessed by very small audience,
Those who saw "Secret Service when its
initial presentation at the Lyceum with the au.
thor and Amy Bushy in the leading roles saw it,
of course at its best. 1t is a question, though,
II the presentation lost any OF its excellence
through Miss Augusta True, VINO sustained the
character Of Edith Namcy, created by Miss
Busby Miss True does very Croditable work.
Walter d. Green Benton Arresford too
intense At times his intensity provoked laugh
ter Miss Anna Nislairc and Kingsley Benedict
as the young comedy lovers acquitted themselves
most acccptaby clever bit OF character
work was done by Miss Estelle Gilbert as
martha" the negro house servant.
The rlay was put on with the same elaborate
effects and care as TO details which character.
lied its production under Mr., Gillettc's personal
supervision. II is one OF the very best theat.
rieal entertainments on the boards today
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04
Death of Kathryn Price.

Miss Kathryn Price, aged % years,
a we'll known teacher at No 81 school,
died at her home, 206 Keyser avenue,
at $50 o'clock last evening, after a
three weeks illness, due to heat pros
tration. She was a well-known and
popular young lady and was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. David r.
Price.
The funeral services will be conduct
ed Thursday afternoon. Interment
will be made in the Washburn street
cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04

course at the Polytechnic Institute IN
New York. and left for New York
last evening.
Twins were born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Jennings, of Fillmore avenue
and Price street, yesterday. One of
them died last evening.
The ladies Aid society of the Belle
vue Calvinistic Methodist church will
conduct an ice cream social this even-
ing.
p w. Tague and son Wellington, Of
of Jackson street, spent Sunday at
West Nicholson.
John T.. Jonhs, of South Main ave-
nue., and David j. Davis, of Jackson
street, spent yesterday fishing at Fac
toryville.
The First Welsh Baptist church
choir will meet in the church at 8
o'clock this evening.