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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-08
TELLING A REDWOOD GIANT.
How 1t Is Cut Down and Made
Ready for Shipping.

from tile San Francisco Call.
Shall l point out to you the largest
tree in the world? 1t was discovered
recently by party of loggers in the
county of Tulare, far up among the
headwaters of the Kaweah river. Its
situation is inaccessible to the despoil-
ing aXman, and it will stand there
eternally, the proudest king of the
vegetable kingdom. Vast glacier
ribbed peaks surround it, and by it's
roots foam the rushing waters of the
Alpine SHOWS. The tree is over 400
feet III height, and up on it's trunk, as
high as man can reach, it measures
16O feet in circumference. 1t is q Sc
quota sigantca, or one of the Sierra
redwoods.
There are two species of redwood
md two forests of them in California
hence on the globe. The gigantea
live among the majestic sugar and yell
low pines which clothe with their conf
ferrous foliage the sleeps of the Sierra
Nevadas, while the sempevirens laves
in the salty fogs which sweep along
the north coast of California and upon
the west slope of the coast range. OF
these forests originally 10000, acre in
their virgin state after thirty years of
cutting. About 100000 acres year.
therefore, seem to have disappeared
under the combined aggressions of the
woodmans AK and the devouring fire.
OF the sempervirens only about L.
100000 acres now exist, and this, it is
estimated, contain not more than A.
100000 feet of lumber Not all the tim
,l,I to-
stands in accessible situations. One
acre of redwood will cut from 10000 TO
$4,000 feet Single trees have cut as
much as 10000 feet of first-class lum-
ber and on Russian river one operator
| cut 24,00OOOO feet from 100 acres of
land. This, however, was undoubtedly
| one of the best manifestations in the
entire forest
Care must be exercised in the selec-
| tion of proper tree to fell, else, as it
has often occurred, when it is upon the
ground it may be found so defective
| that it will not make even second-class
| lumber. Certain trees, for unexplained
reasons. have creased fashion of
| growing. Instead of the tree being u
sound uniform body. it will be found
| to have great longitudinal flssures in
| 1t. extending nearly through to the
heart, These may number dozen or
more, breaking into the rings with
crevasses two or three inches apart,
the space being filled With bark So
| thick is the coating of bark upon the
tree that until it, is cut down this de-
| feet, though 1t may be suspected, Is
not discernibe. These trees are also
often rotten at the core, which, of
| course, increase their unavailability,
so it may occur that one walking over
an area from which. the woodmen
have all they desire may find standing
trees of large size, which, 1t would
seem, would make excellent lumber,
| And surprise may be expressed that
the cutters passed them by. They
have all been examined and con-
demned. however. and condemnation
in the forest is to allow tree to re-
main standing. 1t is the work of two
men from six hours TO two days to cut
down a redwood tree. and the cost is
from IS to sl2. So mistakes in judging
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-08
TIE DELAWARE, LACKAWANNA AND WEST
IRN RAILROAD COMPANY,
JOINT CIRCULAR.

JOINT CIRCULAR.
Scranton, Pa, Nov /. 1900.
To Al Concerned: An arrangement has been
uadc with the International Correspondence
schools. OF Scranton, 10 extend their privileges
TO employees of this company. Their solicitors
will go over our line within a few days, and
their instruction ears will visit terminal aid d.
vision points at suitable intervals.
;Iavng personal knowledge of the benefits tc
he derived by course Of study in any OF the
branches offered by this school, the good effects
il is producing, and The satisfaction it Is giving
to railroad men other lircs, and knowing also
its high standing an educational institution,
we confidently recommend it to all employees OF
this company who desire an improved education
and general knowledge Of rlilroading, and urge
them To avail themselves of this opportunity.
Courses may by taken i'll all branches ot me-
chanical and civil engineering, bridge engineer
ing, steam and electrical engineering, mine en-
ginecring and coal mining, locomotive running,
mechanical drawing. drafting, painting and other
branches, the knowledge OF which is essential
10 success in r,ilNIy service"
Tie course f0r clup'oyes IN engine service in
cludcs locomotive construction Tin all its parts
maintenance, care and running, Of both the sim
pie and compound types. Also. the coiIstrlic
ton, testing and operation oi the Westinghouse
and New York air-brakcs, and the Westinghouse
Train Air.Signaling System us applied to iocomo
,ycs and cars. and It's operation, etc. Train
rules governing movement oi trains on single
and double track, including tclcgraplic trar
order system, and rules governing fixed signal:
electric, automatic, block and intcrlocking), arc
also a part of this course
The course for employees in train and yard
service embraces the General Rules, including
train rules, signal rules, tram orders, and fixing
signals; air.hgakcE train air-Signal, carheatng
and other subjects oi vital Importance, including
the control OF heavy freight trains ON grades
The general ,ules, train rules, train order sys
tcnl, and rules governing the block signal system
and ohG: fixed signals included in the courses
named ABOVE are these formulated by the Amer
lean Railway association and soon TO be adopted
ly this company.
:, complete synopsis oi each course vii! be sup
pied tree upon receipt %! application to Tho
schools. naming branch desired (lddrcss Scran
ton International Corresponding Schools, Scran
tcI), Pa.
Heads of Departments are requested to interest
themselves in this matter and afford their en-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-08

WILD CAlS, sOolH.
1 a. mo- Kearncy.
3 a. mo-. Case.
4 a. m-f. ID. Socor.
9 a. m--F. u. Secor
8 a. n.-,Iohn Ennis.
- q. m.---F. Van Woiincr
II a. mo. Randolph
H. NV. D. WarfGl .
$50 D. NM. Finnerty, with Van Vlcits men.
3.l5 p. MI Ginley.
SUBMITS.
G a. m, nortb--C. Frounfclker.
. n. m, northW II. Nichols.
1 p. m, north--.I. Carrigg.
Z p. in., north-M. H. McIahcs
p. M, south-E. McAllistct.
rUsnERs.
els A. M, nortll--J Costello.
a. m., sont!---t;oldcn.
H. 20 q. in.. south--p. Cavanaugl,.
: y. m., southM. Murphy.
9p. M, south-lI. V. Colvin.
1o.lj p M, north--Fitzecrald.
81 PASSENGER ENGINES.
f: a. m.---Gafncy
$50 y. m.-Stanton.
: p. m..Alagovcrn.
WILD CATS NORTH
43o a. m.--John Swartz.
4 a. m.-f. Fitzpatrick.
: Il. MI. Duffy.
a. m.-John Baxter. with Mullcn's men.
. d. nv. IaIsa,r
II a. NC. Hill.
/ p. n.---J. T.. Masters.
. y. m..-,I. II. Mccain.
. y. nc. Bartholomew.
i D. m--F. Wall.
q p. mi l.. Rogc,s.
Ii p. m---A. G. llummtt.
y. m.--A. f. kctcham.
y. MI. j. O'llarg.
op nj. Glingln.
10 y. MN tnrnody, with BisbinSs inen
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plcyes opportunity to attend lessons given Ia
the instruction cars Of this school.
w. X. MtFARLlN,
Chief Engineer,
L. T. CANFIELD,
Master Car Builder;
T. $. LLOYD.
Superintendent NJ. r. and NJ.
Approved
". H. TkuEsDALE, President;
Il. l.. CLARKE, General Superintendent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-08
Privileges of School Extended.

The privileges of the International
Correspondence Schools has been eX-
tended to employees of the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western railroad,
and the plan has been approved ny all
of the heads of departments. The fol-
lowing joint circular, just issued, will
explain the manner in which the men
may avail themselves of this oppor-
tunity:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-08
NOTICE.

Conductor T.. Dnhy and crew and three cngine
crews will go to Nay Aug on Train 80 Nov. ,th
and work as Summit, South.
Conductor William Kirby will conduct p. H.
Wild Cat. North Nov. :, in place oi Conductor
j. j. O'Iiara: will have O'IIara's men.
Brikempn john Gaynor will not 20 out with
Conductor j. Mosicr until further notice.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-08
A Cross Clerk

Is rarity. For the most part the young
woman behind the counter is smiling and
obliging, though her back hurts, her
side pains, or her head throbs distract
ingly. The wonder is, not that clerk
is sometimes irritable, but that she SO
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-08
- DIR. DENSTEN
a xS Physician and Surgeon
n.y.. 31l Spruc, 81.
IASzNSW Tempe Ccurl Building
SCRANTON PA.

All acute and chronic diseases OF men, wo-
men and children. CHRONIC NERVOUS.
BRAIN AND WASTING DISEASES A SPEC
bladder, Skin, Blood. Nerves. Womb. Eye. Far.
Nose, Throat, and Lungs, Cancers, Tumors.
piles. Rupture, Goitre. Rheumatism, Asthma.
Emissions, all Female Diseases. Leucorhoea, etc.
Gonnorrhea, Syphilis, Blood Poison. lndiscre-
tion and youthful habits obliteIated Surgery.
TARRHOZoNE, Specific for Catarrh. Three
months treatment only $500. Trial tree In
Office. Consultation and examination free.
Office hours daily and Sunday .. IN to 0
p. N. - =, .
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INDUSTRIAL.
T.. I. and w. Board for Today.

Following is the makeup of the
Delaware. Lackawanna and western
board for today:
Wednesday, Nov. q
WILD CATS SOUTH.
6 y. MA. Gerrity.
o D. MI. Certify.
$50 p. m.-B. Bennett.
1l.30 p. MI. Mosicr.
Thursday, Nov. s.
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rarely shows ir-
ritation, when ev-
cry nerve is quiv-
ering and she
hardly knows how
to hold her head
up.
The nervou s
condition, head
ache and weak
ess,wliich are the
results of irreg
ularity or a dis
eased condition of
the wonanly Or
gans, can be- en-
tirely cured by the
use of DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescrip-
ton. 1t regulates
the functions,
stops enfeebling
drains, strength
ems the nervous
system and pro-
notes the general
health of the en-
tire body.
Sick women are
invited to consult
DIR. Pierce by let
ter, free of charge.
The age-herald., 1900-05-14
SECURING THE WOODS
For Two Alleged Bank Robbers Near
 Emporia, Kan

Kansas City, May 13.-A Times special from Emporia, Kan, says:
 Hundreds of men on foot, on horseback and in all kinds of vehicles, are securing Neosho tonight for two alleged bank rob- bers, James Murphy and F. F. Estell. who it is charged last night added murder to their crime by killing Deputy Marshal Ed ward Roberts of Dunlap, a member of party that had been pursuing the robbers for several days.
 On May Murphy and Estell, it is alleged, robbed bank at Maryville, Kan, and since then a posse of deputies have pur- sued the robbers. About midnight last night the robbers were run on to accident ally in the dark by Roberts and a compan- ion who had become separated from the pursuing party.
 Before they recognized the robbers one of the latter had emptied both barrels of his shot gun into Roberts, killing him in- stantly. The robbers again fled. Later they stole ex-Mayor Sergent's horse and bugy and started south. Roberts was we'll known in Emporia, and the news of his tragic death caused intense excitement Uumerous posses were soon formed and be- gan securing the country. About 6 o'clock the robbers had been traced to within three miles of Emporia. Lynching will surely fol- low their capture.
The age-herald., 1900-05-14
BISHOP ALLEN AT
 ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
Will Confirm a Large Glass
 Next Sunday.
MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED
Father Angelo Chariglona, the Venera- ble Italian Priest, the Guest of Father o'Reilly = Father
 Muerer Reported Better

At St. Paul's Catholic church yesterday the Rev. Father O'Reilly announced that the Right Rev. Bishop Allen would admin ister the sacrament of confirmation at that church on Sunday next immediately after high mass. It is understood that the con- firmation class will number over one hun dred.
 The Rev. Father Angelo Chariglone, ven- erable with age but exceedingly active. mentally and physically, whose ministra- lions among the Italian element in this diocese are well known and gratefully ap- preciated, is the guest of Father O'Reilly His home is in Baldwin county, but he vis- It's periodically the various towns in the state where there is an Italian colony, for the purpose of giving religious instruction and hearing confession.
 The Rev. Father Muerer pastor of the church of Our Lady of Sorrows, who has been too i'll to say mass for several weeks was reported yesterday to be improving The Rev Father M Gardiner of Mobile is acting most acceptably as his substitute Father Muerer is greatly esteemed by all classes In this community, and his illness has caused his parishoners and his friends Tn general deep solicitude; but they are en- couraged now to hope that the good priests recovery Is not far off
The age-herald., 1900-05-14
FOURTH DISTRICT
 COMMITTEE TO MEET
Will Decide on Plan to Nominate
 Congressional Candidate.
AT C0LUMBIANA ON 31ST
Primary Election Will Probably be Or dered- Gaston A. Robbins, Who Was Unseated, Will Have
 Number of Opponents

The democratic executive committee of the Fourth congressional district, composed of the counties of Calhoun, Cleburne. Talla- dega, Shelby. Chiffon and Dallas, has been called to meet at Columbiana on the 3lst day of this month for the purpose Of de- ciding on plan and date for the nomina- tion of candidate for congress. Up to the present time six candidates have announced for the nomination. Gaston A. Robbins, who was recently unseated by the house of representatives in favor of w. F. Aldrich. is a candidate for reelection and Is opposed by Joseph B. Graham of Talladega, R. P. Thomson. Joseph H. King and Dr. B. Dud- ley Williams of Calhoun, and John Burns of Dallas.
 It is probable that the committee will order primary election to select the nomi- nee, the sentiment in favor of the plan be- ing strong throughout the district.
The age-herald., 1900-05-14
GOSSIP ABOUT CRACK
 RIDERS OF THE WHEEL

'The future of Eddie Bald Is guess at best. Bald is prince of good fellows, and has been for five years the most wonderful rider the world has ever known. He took a vacation last season after licking the old time champion, Zimmerman, and went to Europe with Tod Sloan, where he followed the ponies, returning to his native shores last February, claiming that his lay-off had done him world of good, and that he would buckle down to hard work and win the championship this season. Bald may show a return of form, such as Corbett gave evidence of the other night, but I'm not gambling on his showing. Mcfarland and Stevens will win more money than any four men combined, for and Stevie,' as the pair are known, are the smoothest team workers on the circuit and at times make the other cracks closely resemble the price of the best seat at a popular priced show. There are slim chances this sea- son for dark horses. as champions are not developed in day these times
 Several of the crack amat teurs have re- gently turned into the professional ranks, and this will give Hickman a good chance to reach the top in short order. Jimmy Keith of Nashville is another southern boy who will show the cracks thing or two before the gun goes off many times. The victory of the N. c. A. over the l.. A. w. was complete, for the new association made the older ones throw up the sponge in short oroer The turning of the Birmingham track last fall was the one thing needed to break the south, and lucky make for the Ma tional Association.
 Earl Peabody is now trader on the Chicago Board of Trade, his father having bought him a membership. He is off the track for good.',
The age-herald., 1900-05-14
TRADES COUNCIL
Will Make Effort to Settle Plumbers
 Regular Meeting

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Birmingham Trades Council was held yes- terday afternoon, and among other busi- ness transacted steps were taken to settle the trouble now. existing in the ranks of the plumbers.
 The meeting was called to order by Presi- dent Hammett in Bricklayers' hall at the appointed hour, with many delegates in at tendance.
 Routine business was transacted, and the plumbers business was taken up on the re- port of Business Agent Judge of the Build ing Trades Council, which was conserva- tive in the extreme. After a-thorough dis cussion of the subject committee was appointed to take up the matter with a view of effectng an amicable settlement.
 A resolution endorsing the Elks' Street Fair was unanimously adopted. and every delegate was instructed to report the en- dorsement back to his local.
 After the regular closing ceremonies the meeting adjourned
The age-herald., 1900-05-14
THE PLACING OF
 THE SPANISH GUN
Occasion Will be Memorable in
 History of City.
OCCURS NEXT THURSDAY
Ceremonies Will Include Speeches, Mili- tary Salutes and Other Patriotic Demonstrations-M Monster Pa
 rade Will Move to Park

Not an unimportant part of the festivi- ties of the week will be the placing of the Spanish cannon in Capitol Park on Thurs day.
 The formal acceptance of this trophy of the late war will be attended with appro- priate ceremony, which will be participated in by the municipal military. fraternal and civic organizations of the city.
 The joint committee in charge of the ar engagements, of which Sterling A. Wood is chairman, is leaving nothing undone to make the occasion memorable one in the history of the city. Invitations to parti- pate in the ceremonies have been extend- ed to a number of distinguished Alabam- ians, including Senator John T. Morgan, Senator Frances l.. Pettus Congressman Underwood and Congressman Bankhead, General Joseph Wheeler, Governor John ston, General Shelley, Mayor Drennen, Cap tain J. M Falkner Colonel E. L. Russell and Hon. H. M. Summervile
 The procession will be made up of the different municipal and civic organizations. the National Guard, the Spanish war yet erans, the Confederate veterans, the Grand Army veterans, the Elks, Pythians Masons oommahdery Shrlners, Woodmen, Odd Eel lows, Knights of Honor board of mayor and aldermen, police commissioners, Ath- letic club, Turn Verein, Hibernians, Cath ollie Temperance society, labor organiza- tions, Musicians union, Howard, Owenton, and University of Alabama cadets and all other organizations In the district The cere monies will consist of speeches, military salutes and other patriotic demonstrations. Lieutenant E. J. McCrossin and Colonel E. L. Higdon, who are in charge of the details, state that everything will be in readiness, and that the parade promises to be the largest ever seen in Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-05-14
SUDDEN DEATH
Of Mrs. Clara Dennis at Talladega-
 Particulars Meagre

Mrs, Clara Dennis, for many years a teacher in the public schools died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Steve Rogers, near Talladega The news of her death, which was received last night, came as shock to relatives in this city, who bid her goodbye on the previous day, when she left Birmingham to spend few weeks with Mrs. Rogers The telegram conveying the sad news gave no details of the sudden demise, beyond the bare announcement.
 Mrs Dennis resided with her son, John Dennis, at 1000 Twenty sixth street. and be- sides him. leaves one daughter Miss Lucy Dennis, who is a teacher in the city schools.
 The remains will be inferred at Talla- dega, the interment taking place this .af- ternoon.
The age-herald., 1900-05-14
BARTENDERS ORGANIZE.
Affiliated With International Association
 and Trades Council.

A large number of the bar-tenders of the city met in Crescent hall 101a South Twen- tieth street, last night and organized a local International League No 24S. Officers were elected as follows:
 Presdent-John Horan
 Vice. e-President-James Foster.
 Secretary-R. L. Mcclure.
 Treasurer-J. M. McPherson.
 J. E. Wallenhaupt, assistant organizer of the American Federation of Labor, organ ized the local league. The local will afili- ate with the Trades council and the Amer ican Federation of Labor. The regular meetings will be held on Sunday night.
 A committee was appointed to wait on the different saloons in the interest of the league Every member will be required to keep posted in his place of employment a union card.
The age-herald., 1900-05-14
MURDER TRIAL
Will be Resumed in the Criminal Court
 This Morning

The trial of John Manning, alias Frank Miller, and Frank Duncan, charged with the murder of Policeman Adams, will be resumed in the criminal court at o'clock this morning. The attorneys expect to complete the taking of testimony today and Tuesday will probably be consumed by the lawyers in the arguments Solci- tors Hefiin and Ferguson, General Fred s. Ferguson and B. M. Allen will make speeches in behalf of the state, and Messrs. Montgomery, Poncellor and McCrossn will speak for the defendants. MT. Hehin will make the first speech for the state, and B. M. Allen will close- No statement has been made as to the order in which the attorneys for the defense will speak,
 Miller and Duncan, the defendants, will take the stand today in their own behalf.
The age-herald., 1900-05-14

w. H. Pickens of Chicago arrived in the city last night on business coupled with the desire to see the street fair, and gave some interesting information on the subject or cycling. MT. Pickens is one of the best in- formed men in the country on cycling af- fairs, and especially the branch of racing, having managed some of the best men in the country, including Tom Cooper and Earl Peabody.
 "Yes," said MT. Pickens. in reply to a query, ''the racing season will be in full swing in two weeks now, and from present indications the contests will be character iZed by the greatest amount of rivalry ever known in the history of the game. The ac- tive season opened in Louispi.is couple of Sundays ago, and on last Sunday the gates of the big metropolitan track at Vailsburg, N. J., across from New York, were opened to four thousand people. Jay Eaton, the indoor king, was the real star, though Frank Kraemer, the famous amatatf who made his debut in the professional ranks won the one mile open professional on ac- count of Eaton's apparent carelessness.
 "The renown Fountain Ferry track at Louisville is quartering the bunch of rep- resentative sprinters who are awaiting Decoration Day to go east for the opening of the metropolitan season. Eddie Bald, Tommy Cooper, Riser, Mcfarland, Stevens, Newhouse and other stars are rounding in- to form rapidly and promise great going within a couple of weeks. Cooper has rid den in all events at Louisville, but has been either in bad form or unlucky, for am unable to think of Tom loser after his wonderful work of last season. Riser will ride at a steady. consistent winning gait all during the year, but Riser is not the star that Cooper and others arc.
The age-herald., 1900-05-14
FIRST SHIPMENT
Made by North Alabama Furnace at
 Talladega

The North Alabama furnace at Talladega made its first shipment of iron last Satur- day, the shipment consisting of 30,OO0 tons. This furnace was rebuilt last winter and put in operation the latter part of January. It was built several years ago, but lay idle for the greater part of the time. About a year ago Eugene Zimmerman of Cincn- natl, O., purchased it and immediately be- gan overhauling and rebuilding it. The shipment made Saturday represents its pro- duction up to the present time.
The age-herald., 1900-05-14
Cholera Stiil Raging

London May 1.-The Bombay corre- spondent of the Times says:
 ''The cholera continues to rage in the famine camps. There have been 400 deaths in three days at Mandivee, and numer- ous are the cases at Godra that 1t is inn possible to collect the bodies. These lie for days in the sun. The people have fled, and cannot be induced to return. A simi- lar state of things prevails at BroXech."
The age-herald., 1900-05-14
Arrested for Theft

Willis Parker, negro, was arrested ear- ly this morning by Officers Hamilton and Shirley on charge of theft. At the time of the arrest the negro had in his possess sion box filled with fancy shirt goods and silks. He could make no satisfactory explanation as to where and why he came into ownership of the property, and was locked up awaiting further investigation.