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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
DUN'S REVIEW OF TRADE
Business Affected by the Strike in
the Anthracite Coal Reglons-Ad-
vance in Wheat.

New York, Sept 21.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade tomor-
row will say:
The strike in the anthracite coal
region, which has involved about l2O,-
900 miners, and probably 10000 others
is the overshadowing influence in
business. This conflict disturbs busi-
ness and interferes with calculations
of merchants over a large part of the
Atlantic seaboard, and is really the
only tangible cheCl; to the general re-
covery, which set in with the larger
demand for iron and steel products
Outside Of the anthracite industry, en-
forced idleness of hands is an excep-
tion, and even in the Pennsylvania
coal region, other employers would
gladly take on thousands of the more
intelligent miners. On the other hand,
the Lorraine Steel company, idle three
months, Is starting it's furnaces, with
others to follow.
Wheat advanced sharply to SO cents
on Wednesday helped bH gloomy re-
ports from growing districts and free
purchases at northwestern cities. Sem
sational gains in prices stopped for
eign buying which led 20 heavy liquid
alton and a reaction almost as large
as the previous movement. In iron
and steel products greater activity at
former prices was the rule, New con-
tracts. We're for moderate amounts, but
a large order for malleable bessemer
pig. iron was placed at Pittsburg. Re-
duction in stocks of pig iron also
makes the outlook more encouraging,
and scotch concern, is only prevented
by high ocean freight rates from clos
ing very large contract for billets.
The break in Scotch pig iron war
rants has an international signifi-
caice.- PNdlers and bar rollers are
still waiting their turn for wage set
tlement. Orders for railroad equip
ment for September are expected ia
include fully 5000 freight cars. A
sharp break in tin was aided by heavy
shipments from the straits Lumber
is in a strong position, spruce selling
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
PITTSTON IS PEACEFUL
The Strike in That Locality Not Char
acterized by Excitement-Desola-
ton at the Galleries.


Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Pittston, Sept. 21.-Save for the small
crowds of men who congregate on the
main street and the general drift of
the conversation one would not know
that there was a strike on at Pittston.
Everything is quiet and peaceful and
excitement is entirely unknown here.
The collieries, of course, have the ap-
pearance of .desOlation, and save for
the foreman or engineer or fireman not
a soul is noticed about them.
The culm washeries at No. 8 and
No. collieries continue in operation,
and the only incident which occurred
in connection Herewith was seen at
No. this MORNING. when a crowd of
fifty or seVenty-five men and boys
were on hand and endeavored to per-
suade the workmen at the washery to
return home. About thirty men are
usually employed at the place, but
since the strike has been on the place
has been operated short-handed with
about twenty employees. This morning
the strikers persuaded about ten Of the
men to stay away, but the washery
was operated all day shorthanded.
The crowd was very orderly and no
violence whatever occurred.
For the past few days there has been
| an exodus of workmen from this place,
| fully 800 having already left and the
number is daily increasing. The ex-
| odus includes not only foreigners. but
| many English-speaking workmen. The
| former seem to be returning TO their
| native lands, while the latter are bound
for various points in search of en-
| ployment.
The companies are preparing to place
strong guards about their properties
as a precaution although, IL the situ-
alton remains as quiet as at the pres
ent time, they will be entirely super
| fluous. Last night between 100 and 15C
men We're sworn in as deputies to look
after the various holdings of the Penn.
| sylvania Coal company.
The Lehigh Valley Coal company is
stocking their mules at their farms al
| Exeter borough.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
AMERICAN POLICY Is
CONDEMNED IN BERLIN
Supposed Refusal to Postpone Nego-
tiations Meets Sharp Criticism.
Opinion Of vossiche Zeitung.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Berlin, Sept. 21.-The report, coming
by way of London, that the United
States had refused to accede to the
proposal of Germany to postpone peace
negotiations with China until those
responsible for the outrages at Pekin
had been delivered up to the allies and
punished was received with incredulity
in German official circles.
The Vosslsche Zeitung is the only
paper to discuss the report this even
ing. Referring to the statement that
Baron Won Sternberg, German charge
d'affalres in Washington. had informed
the state department that Germany's
proposal could be changed to meet the
views Of all the powers, but that, new
ertheless, the United States would re-
ject it, 1t says:
at sounds absolutely incredible that
America, before seeing the changed
form of the prosposition, has already
declared that she will not accept any
form. Does Washington wish to leave
unpunished the authors of crimes and
Offenses against the laws of nations ?
Does the state department believe that
American interests will be served best
in the future by weakly throwing a
veil of forgetfulness over atrocities of
which many American citizens were
the victims?
I'm case like this, a civilized state
cannot content itself with a money in
demnity. The pangs and pains of
American missionaries, tortured to
death, cannot be valued in taels. Gen.
tlemen in the state department can at
any rate comfort themselves with the
thought that their attitude agrees
with that of the men selected by the
Chinese government as peace nego-
tiators."
Attention having been called to the
fact that Russia. in various official
communications, has not mentioned
the punishment of the guilty, the Off
Cial retorted:
Prussia has done so, and she has
formally accepted the principle of eX-
piatiOn for crime"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22

Yesterday was a day of advances
in The Tribunes Educational Contest,
no less than four of the contestants
going up one or more places in the
list. II is the ut-of- town contestants
that are making the greatest returns,
which proves The Tribune's oft re-
peated assertions to be correct. Ar
thur Kemmerer, of Factoryville, made
the greatest increase, passing his first
century, and advancing to fifth place.
Miss Jennie Myers, of Lake Ariel
who entered the contest only a week
ago, succeeded in gaining third
place. and is getting close to David
V. Birtley, of Providence. Miss Mary
Yeager, of Moscow, advanced two
places, Miss Fannie L. Williams, of
Peckvile, one, and Miss Grace Sim
rell, of Carbondale, came dangerously
near passing Harry Reese and Miss
Williams.
on Monday, the beginning of the
last week of the contest. The Tribune
will send a circular letter to each Of
the contestants, giving in detail the
arrangements for the closing day. This
will also be published in the paper. so
that everyone will have o clear under
standing of the conditions. Among
o,her matters explained in this cir
cular, will be what course of action
will be adopted in case Of ties, which
are quite likely to occur.
Below is given the standing of the
contestants up to o'clock last even
ing:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
ROUGH RIDER BELL
SHOOTS AN EDITOR
South Dakotan Resents Insulting AL
lusions to Him--An Account of
a Roosevelt Meeting.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Sioux Falls, s. D., Sept 21.-Editor
O'Heron, of the Flandreau Herald.
was shot and wounded by william A.
Bell, of Dell Rapids, who enjoys the
distinction Of being the only South
Dakotan who was member of Colo
mel Roosevelt's Rough Rider regiment.
During the recent trip Of the Re-
publican vice presidential nominee
through this state. Bell, by special in
vitation of his old commander, ac-
companied him through the state,
joining the special train at Flandreau.
Colonel Roosevelt, as well as several
others, among them Bell, addressed a
large crowd of people at Flandreau.
The cause OF the trouble between Bell
and the editor of the Flandreau pa
per, which is n Populist organ, was the
following reference to Bell In an ac-
count Of the addresses of Colonel
Roosevelt and others:
The next speaker was a Shiny cur. He was
none other than Will A. Bell, who is permitted
by the charitable people OF Dell Rapids to reside
there. He began by euogiZing Teddy Roosevelt,
which was right, but in conclusion Of the sub
ject declared he would crawl upon his belly the
remainder Of his life IL by that act he could elect
Roosevelt to the vice.presidency. He finished by
shouting: "Pettigrew is traitor" Ths poor
devil was faint with haste to propagate the lie
his vicious and wicked mind had framed.
When Bells attention was called to
the article. he took the train for Flan-
dreau and sought out the editor for
the purpose of obtaining satisfaction.
He was only there a few moments
when the two men engaged In a fierce
personal encounter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22

in some Instances are more Objectionable than
those imposed even by the large corporations.
For these reasons | hold that IL would be a
fatal mistake for w to consent to any partial
settlement Of this strike, or to agree 10 other
than q general resumption Of work. This Is a
Eight Of all, for each and each for all, and to he
successful there must be no break in our lire
OF action. II ought TO go without saying at
this late date that am a staunch advocate Of
the principle OF arbitration ard did | not per.
sonally favor these principles, the laws Of the
organization Of which am president make ar
bitration one Of its cardinal tenets.
| will go further and say that arbitration IN
civilized land would be unnecessary II miners
and mine owners were TO adopt the same system
OF adjusting wage disputes as is in force in the
bituminous ooal districts Of Pennsylvania, and
also in all other coal producing states in Amerl.
ca, where mine operators and mine workers meet
annually In joint convention and reach an annie.
able settlement in all questions governing the
wages and conditions Of employment. In Indian.
apolis last January go operators and $50 miners
delegates, representing an annual output of 70,'
OO0,0O0 tons Of bitunnous coal In western Penn
sylyania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, met in a
conference and mutually agreed that the miners
earnings should advance % 20100 per cent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
CLEVER swINDLER CAUGHT.
Travelled Under Many Aliases and
Succeeded in Many Operations.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Poughkeepsie n. y, Sept. 21.-Har-
ry O. Dell 81 years Of age. a profess
sional forger having a dozen aliases,
is in jail here, having been arrested
at Milbrook. where he was attempt
ing to operate. 1t is said that he is
wanted on twenty charges in as many
different places, his crimes covering
period of three years. He will be
taken to Northport. l.. l., where he is
wanted for swindling the Northport
bank on July ;.
Dell's method of working was to seek
the proprietor of a machine shop and
close n deal to buy second hand ma
chinery, usually for the Allegan Ma
chine company, of Alegan, Mich.
When about to make a payment, he
would tender a draft i'm excess of the
required amount and request an intro
duction at bank where he could get
it cashed. If successful in securing
currency, he would pay for his pur-
chases, retain the balance and leave
town.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
SPECIAL OFFICERS
AT WlLKES-BARRE
Four Hundred Have Already Been
Sworn in-Coal Famine
More Acute.

b. Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Wilkes Barre. Sept. 21.-When Dep
uty Recorder Holcombe closed his Office
this evening he had sworn in over 400
special officers. The work OF swearing
in the men has been going on for sew
eral days past. As fast as sworn in
the officers are assigned to some idle
colliery, where they do police duty. So
far their services have not been need
ed, but the operators say a stitch in
time saves nine, and they do not pro-
pose to be caught like the operators
in the Lehigh and Schuylkill regions.
The operators here think that if their
brethren in the other districts had
placed their collieries in charge of spe-
cial officers there would be less march
ing and intimidation upon the part of
the strikers. The coal famine in
Wilkes Barre and surrounding towns
is becoming more acute. The public
schools of this city may have to close
| if cold weather sets in. The dealer
who had the contract has not hauled
a ton of coal yet, and he is unable to
! get any.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey
has been compelled to reduce its work.
| ing force at it's car shops in Ashley
| for the want of fuel. Several small
! factories in this city closed down to-
| night because they had no coal to
make steam. What coal the companies
have here they are shipping to distant
points to fill contracts, so the selling
agents say.
Sheriff Harvey telephoned to his
chief deputy tonight that he does not
apprehend any immediate trouble in
the Hazleton region, but that the anx-
iety and suspense is telling on him.
EX-Sheriff James Martin, who led
the posse which shot and killed a num-
ber of strikers at Lattimer in 1897 Is
now a coal operator himself. When
his term as sheriff expired, he and
| several other capitalists purchased
some mining property in the town of
Hudson. They have heen improving
the same, erecting n new breaker,
etc. The breaker will not be ready
for a week or so yet, but the firm will
not wait. They will mine coal in the
rough and sell 1t all sizes. Work will
start tomorrow and Mr.. Martin says
all the employees will be paid the
wages demanded by the United Mine
Workers in their scale submitted to
| the operators
Another batch of brakemen, con-
ductors and firemen employed on coal
trains on the Central Railroad of New
Jersey, Delaware and Hudson and Le-
high Valley were laid off tonight. Az
ter tomorrow, there will be no coal
shipped from this region.
The local unions of United Mine
Workers held a meeting in this city
tonight. There was the usual en-
thusiasm. 4 message was received
from Organizer James, OF Hazleton
telling the men of the Wyoming region
to be Of good cheer, as they would
soon be Joined by all the miners OF
the Lehigh and Schuylkill regions.
John Bo2ick, Polauder, died in the
hospital at Pittston today of a fyac-
tured skull. He was paid on Wednes-
day, and while in an intoxicated con-
dtion fell off a porch. Some persons
circulated a story thaS he had been
| assaulted by union miners. but inves-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
NO INCREASE BY READING.
Men Are Given More Working Hours,
but Rates Are Unchanged.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Philadelphia Sept. 21.-An Absolute
denial was made today by General
Manager Henderson that the Philadel-
phia and Reading Coal and Iron COM
pany had increased its wages to the
mine employees ten per cent. The re-
port was evidently due to the company
increasing it's working hours from
seven and a half to nine.
This means" said Mr. Henderson,
that the men are making really about
20 per cent. more money but there Is
no change in the rate of wages, except
that the men are working longer hours
and consequently are making more
money. The rate, however, remains
the same, the Reading employees wages
being based on a sliding scale, accord
ing to whether the price of coal at the
mines goes up or down. This scale is
adjusted monthly and any reports as
to increase of pay is no doubt due to the
fact that our men are working longer
hours and are consequently making
more money"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
BRUTAL ASSAULT IN DURYEA.
Frank Cosgrove the Victim of Brawl
ON the Back Road.

Frank Cosgrove, of Duryea, lies at his
home in very serious condition as
the result of an attack by unknown
assailants early yesterday morning.
Cosgrove entered a saloon on the back
road in Duryea, kept by man named
Hopkins, about 5 o'clock. While in
there he became involved In a quarrel
and in a few minutes general row
was in progress.
Several shots were fired and about
half an hour later man passing along
the road found the bruised, bleeding
body of Cosgrove.
At first he thought him to be shot
and, calling assistance, removed him
to a nearby house, where medical aid
Nas summoned. IL was then found
that Cosgrove was not suffering from
any gun or pistol shot, but was badly
beaten about the head and body with
a club. He was in a critical condition
last night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
TRAINS RUNNING
In GALVESTON
Railway Communication with City
Restored-Progress of the Work
of Rehabilitation.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated rreSS.
Galveston, Tex, Sept. 21.-At els a.
m. today the first train since the storm
arrived in this city over the tempor-
airy bridge. Trains are running regu-
larly. More are coming in than are
going away The building of the tenn
porary bridge, two and one-eighth
miles long, was a remarkable achieve
ment of engineering.
Conditions here continue to improve.
Every one is so busy that there Is
little time to mourn loss. The number
OF patients in the various hospitals is
much smaller than would have been
expected considering the number of
dead. That is due to the fact that few
who were helpless succeeded in escap-
ing alive.
The general health of the city, ac-
cording to DR.. Wilkinson, is better
than under normal conditions. The
number of persons leaving the city is
decreasing and there is no longer any
necessity for sick and injured to go
elsewhere for medical AIT n-ion.
Commander Selfridgc, lighthouse in
spector, is in Galveston. lie gives Of
fetal notice that all buoys at the enS
trance of Galveston harbOr are in posi-
tlon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
THE READING CRIPPLED.
Train Service Will Probably Be
Crippled Today.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Reading, Pa, Sept. 2l.-The events of
today and tonight at Shenandoah de-
monstrated for the first time to the
Reading officials that they could not
depend on their collieries to furnish
the trade with coal. 1t is now admit
ted that ten of their largest operations
are tied up and ten more crippled.
In consequence, instead of their pro-
duct of 1000 cars, which they can turn
out when working full-handed and full
time, they produced about $50 cars to-
day and it is believed that the capacity
will be less tomorrow. The coal train
service will, it is expected, be curtailed
tomorrow, and in that event many
trainmen will be temporarily thrown
out of employment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
RESULTS OF MINE EXAMS.
Examinations for Foremen Passed by
Twenty-Five Men.

The following are the results or the
examination at Carbondale August 16
and II, of applicants for mine fore
man certificates:
Successful applicants for mine fore
man certificates: Thomas Rumford,
Peckville Thomas c. Hodgson, Price
burg; Benjamin Milton, Vandling;
Morgan L. Watkins. Scranton; Alex
ander Frew, Olyphant; David Evans.
Olyphant; James Johnson, Priceburg;
Walter Knight, Jessup; Milton Hood
macher, aMrshwood.
Successful applicants for assistant
mine foreman certificates: David d.
Lewis, Scranton; John ]. Barbour,
Childs; John Elbridge, Jessup; Evan
Gabriel, Scranton; Charles Robinson,
Olyphant: Edward Lewis, Scranton;
Mihcael C. Moran, Olyphant; P. A.
Walsh, Carbondale; John E. Powell,
Scranton; Seward Button, Vandling;
William ]. Thomas, Scranton; William
II. Hommelselch, Olyphant.
The board of examiners consisted OF
Edward Roderick, inspector; Charles
p. Ford superintendent; James f..
Morrison, miner, and Joseph T. Rob-
erts, miner; Lewis II. John was the
clerk
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22

ware and Hudson, and President w. II.
Truesdale. of the Delaware, Lackawan-
ma and Western company, had con-
sented to confer with him on the mine
workers strike. He said the time and
place of the conference would be de-
termined later.
Regarding the visit last night of the
Rev. Father Phillips, of st: Gabriels
Roman Catholic church, Hazleton,
Archbishop Ryan said that he now felt
more encouraged over the prospects
for a peaceful outcome of the difficult
ties between the operators and the
strikers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
TIEN-TsIN LOOT SEIZED.
Costly Oriental Merchandise Will Be
Confiscated by Government.

by Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
San Francisco, Sept. 2l.-Rcvcnue officers have
brought down from the Mare Island navy yard
on a government tug ia cases Of rare oriental
goods which had been brought into this country
on the hospital ship Solacc The articles seized
would net a small fortune' The duty is nearly
60 per cent, On this account most Of the stuff,
which includes loor from Ten.Tsin probably
will be abandoned TO the government.
The eases Of silks and cuTios are addressed TO
persons all over the United states.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
TRAIN CREWS LAID OFF.

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
IIazleton, Sept, 2l,The shipment OF coal over
the Hazletsn division of the Lehigh Valley rail
road yesterday amounted TO I3O cars, which Is
reduction Of 50 cars over Wednesdays shipments,
The average daily number Of cars handled is 500,
Three train crews were laid of today eighteen
men being affected. II is thought additional men
will be laid of.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
QUIET AT SHAMoKIN.
Few Miners Were Mobbed at Mt.
Carmel.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Shamokin, Sept. 2l.--In this imme-
diate region everything has been quiet
here today, Rev. John c. Konstan-
ikiewicz, vicar general of the Greek
church in the United States, has Of
fered his services TO the United Mine
Workers, and will speak in behalf Of
the strikers.
A few miners at Mt. Carmel We're
mobbed by some foreigners today, but
no one was seriously hurt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
BLOWN TO ATOMS BY A BLAST.
Premature Explosion Kills One and
Injuries a Number of others.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Cumberland, Nd, Sept. 2l.-By the premature
explosion of a blast near Bowmans, on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, thirty miles above
here, this afternoon, one Italian was blown to
atoms; Anthony Guaglardo had his thigh frac-
turcd and was hurt internally; Filippo Villello,
head cut and finger blown off, and Stephen
Tony, hand injured and body peppered with
gravel.
The injured men were brought to the Western
Maryland hospital here, Tony left after his in.
jures were dressed. The blast was a very heavy
one. The men worked for the Brodhead Con.
tracing company, and were building a second
track
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
PHILADELPHIA's GENEROSITY

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Philadelphia, Sept 2l,-The citizens perman
ent relief committee Of this city today wired to
Governor Saycrs of Texas, $4,000 Tor the relief
OF the Galveston food sufferers. This makes a
total Of S7O2lO donated by Philadelphia and
contributions are still coming in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-22
igation showed that death was due

tigatlOn ShOWed IhdI utdIH WIS UUU
to an accident.
The operators in statement given
out tonight, say there was an increase
In the output of coal today over that
OF yesterday. All of the Coke collier
les and the Jeddo mines worked full
handed and their output was consider
ably larger than yesterday. The full
quota of coal was also mined at the
Williamstown mines. The tonnage out
of the Schuylkill region today was over
100000 tons.