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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

~ OBLIGATION IN the Lon
~ don Times OF recent date,
4 "A calling attention to the
great commercial growth
of the United States, and M. Leroy
Beaulieu's statements upon the same
subject in Vienna journal are strik-
ingly significant of state of affairs
that is rapidly becoming Il source Of
acute anxiety abroad. NJ. Leroy Beau
lieu thinks that the United States
hay be regarded now as the first in
'lustrial nation, rapidly outstripping
Europe. Goth expressions emphasizes
condition whose possibility was fore
seen several years ago. but which is
now recognized as a real and pres
ent menace to European supremacy.
1t is recognized that in the great
rivalry of the three leading commer-
cial powers, Great Britain. Germany
named are gaining, and at the expense
of the British. Both Germany and
Great Britain are now realizing with
apprehension that the enormous nat
ural resources of the United States,
together with the energy of Ameri-
can methods and the improved means
of production, are placing this coun-
try well on the road to absolute SUI
prema:y. The gains made by this
country in certain lines have become
enormous. In 1884. for instance, the
british production OF pig iron was
about double that of this country,
but in 1880 the United States had
passed ahead, and in 1899 it produced
13,620,703 tons. or more than 100000
in excess of the British production In
other words, it had trebled it's produc-
tion In a period wherein Germany had
little more than doubled it's own out
put and Great Britain had increased
The same conditions hold true in the
steel rail industry. America, which i'm
ported English rails at E25 ton in
$780, producing last year 2,272,7 tons
as against the S3S,l4 tons produced by
Great Britain.
IT is true that the British are still
in the lead as exporters Of some of
tHcSc Uul Country must
become more and more factor in
foreign markets. According to consul
lar reports, the world now does $lS,-
0O0,000,0OO worth of commerce, of
which F.ngland's share Is 1873 per cent.
Germany's is 10.S per cent. and the
United States is 81 per cent, al
though this nation is but entering the
field, England has managed to hold
its own in woolen and cotton manu-
factures, but its imports are constant
ly increasing and its exports are vir-
tually at standstill.
Self-sustaining, and with abundant
resources for heavy export trade,
the United States is acquiring COM
mercial Importance the limits of which
may not yet be discerned. 1t may be
questioned whether the appearance of
the United States In the arena as the
leader in the great commercial strug-
gle of the nations may not be the
opening OF the new century.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
NUBs OF KNOWLEDGE.

A needle machine turns out 100000 needles
In week.
The first public library was established in New
York in the year 100.
The speech of the abr;sires OF Africa changes
with almost every generation.
England has no journal Of forestry. Germany
has several, one OF which is in its seyenty.sixth
year.
Swarms Of locusts nave entirely destroyed the
crops in the Tokar region in the Eastern Sou.
dan. The devastation has been complete that
the population is reduced to the utmost desti-
tuition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

The violet that caught the eye
With its responsive smile,
When Joyous spring with rapturous cry
Awoke the woodland aisle;
Is hidden now beneath the snow,
Its beauty charms no more;
But with returning spring We know
Twill greet us as of yore.
Ed. A. Niyen in Wilkes.Barre Leader.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
DRURY.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

FToI'I tHc FHlIaueIPha Inquirer.
Are there any more men like Drury in Pennsyl.
vania? II there are, let us have their names
Drury, every one will remember, ran for state
senator as stawart Republican, pledged to the
support OF Colonel Quay. He defeated his anti.
Quay opponent.
After his election he deserted Quay and went
over to the insurgents and bolters.
Drury should and will be Stunned by eyery
honorable member Of the legislature.
lie should and will be held up to public scorn
and dersion
The fate OF a traitor is certain. There is no
more ignoble creature than traitor.
II there is another Drury in Pennsylvania he
Will be uncovered--and gibbeted by the public.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

- trolley car affair will be al
most equal to that upon the
announcement that the great anthra-
cite coal strike had been declared off.
While the numbers Of men and inter-
ests involved in the car strike were
insignificant, compared to the immense
army of coal workers who remained
idle for nearly two months, it is prob
able that the local public has suffered
greater Inconvenience from the brief
tie-up of the car lines than from the
general rejoicing that spirit of COM
promise has prevailed and that peace
has been restored, thus averting what
might have proved a tedious struggle,
involving the loss of thousands and
engenderng a feeling of bitterness that
could not have been wiped out in
years. The strike throughout, so far
as the traction employees were con-
cerned, has been conducted in quiet
and orderly manner, and forbearance
upon part of the heads of the company
has also doubtless had much influ-
ence in bringing about the amicable
adjustment of the trouble in a way
that is creditable to all concerned.
Now that the affair has been satis-
factorily arranged. it is to be hoped
that differences will be forgotten and
that the beginning of the new century
will find employerand employe mutual
ly interested in giving Scranton the
best street car service in the land.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
NLEY'S s
We cannot think of any
thing more fitting to open
the new century with than
our, ANNUAL JANUARY SALx Of
Table
Linens

This being one of the many
departments in which we ex.
Gel we take rather a Just
pride in announcing this, our
first sale for 1901 assuring
our patrons that assortments,
qualities aud values were
never more advantageous to
them during this sale which
will open
Wednesday Morning, Jan.2
Lasting for one week.
We have re-arranged our
whole price list for this event,
and invite one and all to par
ticipate in the exceptional
values that we will offer; and
although we only make quo.
tations on one or two num-
bers you will find all the un-
mentioned ones equally as
good values.
Special lot of 5.8 German Linen
Napkins, extra heavy quail
ity, usual value SI.2s doz; OQc
now W.............
Special lot Of 72-inch Bleached
Irish Damask, an excellent 10.
ST.. value. For this sale. go. |OS
Special lot, one case only Mar.
seilles Quilts, full size and
hsmmed' hem Worth s1.'5; $1.OO
These are but THREE in
stances out of many, but they
will serve as good as a dozen,
our whole linen department
being at your service for ono
week at reduced prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

1t is feared that the multitudinous
reports of the discovery of one Pat
Grove may incite the Chicago poets to
more nefarious work.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

received indicates that specimens OF
the old-time Democrat will soon be
rare enough to be in demand as
museum freaks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

1t is to be regretted that Sara Bern
hardt has decided to play Hamlet. The
desire to appear as Hamlet seldom
takes possession of an actress until the
curtain is about to descend upon her
career as a star.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

The sturdy adopted citizen, who Is
the mainstay of the contractor, is at
present in no danger of sunstroke
while engaged in daily toll but he can
still thaw out dynamite.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

In his recent manifesto Mr. Alger in
Inmates that Uncle William Shafter
also has a grievance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

EX-Secretary Alger's remarks con-
cerning General Miles, indicate that
there has beer something resting un-
easily upon the mind of the secretary
for many months agone.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune Astrologer.
Astrolabe cast: AZ for Monday Dec 81 lO00

w g @
A child born on this day will be in hopes that
the street car strike will not last until the next
century.
lie who encourages hoodumsm sows seeds OF
disorder that he may have opportunity to reap
in the whirwind.
The man whose brain is not properly loaded is
usually the most anxious to shoot of his mouth
All will soon have an opportunity to relate Incl.
dents OF the last century.
The genius whose wife is able to take in wash
ing is sure of some sort OF reward upon this
earth.
II is difficult TO make hungry man believe
that wealth brings unhappness to the million.
aire.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
Erie and Wyoming Valley.

Times Table in Effect Sept. II, 1900
Trains for lIawley and local points. connect
ing at Hawley with Erie railroad for New York
ton at 7O5 q. m. and 9,26 p. m.
Trains arrive at Scranton at 1880 .. m. snt
9lo y. IN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

Professor Coles, the famous astron-
omer and scientist of Kingston, Penn
sylvania, claims that he has discoy-
cred the mystery of numbers, and he
issues a challenge to the whole mathe-
matical, astronomical and scientific
world to disprove his theory, if they
can. He proves that we are one hum
dred years ahead of time. Parties who
feel inclined to accept the challenge of
the professor will do we'll to bear in
mind that he is equipped with material
that will make the task of refuting his
assertions no easy one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
Wanted-To Buy.
Board Wanted.
Money to Loan.

MONEY TO LOAN ON BOND AND MORTGAGE.
any amount. NJ. II. Holgate, Commonwealth
building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
SCRANTON. DECEMBER 81. 1900.

People may be excused for indulging
disposition to remain awake until
after the clock strikes the hour of mid
night. The opportunity of witnessing
the passing Of a century does not come
TO many the second time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY TO LoAN-QUlCK.
straight loans or Building and Loan. At
from to per cent. Call on n V. Walker,
3l4.315 Connell building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
= = - -
LEGAL.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TIE AN
nIa' meeting OF the stockholders of the
Spring Brook Water Supply Company will he
held at the Office of the Company in the Beard
af Trade Building, Scranton, Pennsylvania, Jan
uary 10th. 1901, at 10 o'clock a. M, for the
election Of directors for the ensuing year and
for the transaction of such other business as
may properly come before the meeting.
7. II. WATKINS Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

People who complain of the dust and
dirt which are allowed to accumu-
late on the city streets because thev
soil lace curtains and make life un-
comfortable do not do the subject JUS
tice, says the New York Tribune. 1t
is the testimony of the physicians OF
Chicago that the present prevalence OF
grippe and other similar diseases is
due to the dust storms which prevailed
during the early part of last week.
Because the streets were not kept rea-
sonably clean, as they should have
been. dust and disease germs accumu-
lated in the cutters, waiting only a
favoring gust of wind to spread con-
tagion far and wide. Sooner or later,
it may be taken for granted, people
will wake up to the fact that their in
terest in proper municipal government
is more than merely sentimental one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

The manner In which the recent
speech OF Mr.. John w. Kern has been
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE AN
nual meeting OF the stockholders of the
Moosic Water Company will be held at the Of
fee of the Company in the Board of Trade
Building Scranton Pennsylvania January 10th,
1901, at 1880 II. m, for the election of direc-
tors for the ensuing year, and for the transac-
ton OF such other business as may properly
come before the meeting.
ROBERT G.. ADAMS Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
Ajacchus' Advice,
IN WINTER.

The man who sings comic song is not alw
happy, and the audience is not, either.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
Recruits Wanted,

MARINE CORPS, u. S. NAVY, RECRUITS
wanted-Able bodied men, service on oul
war ships in all parts OF the world and ON LAND
in the Philippines when required. Recruiting Of!
fcer, 103 Wyoming avenue, Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
the office of the secretary of the Scranton
Poor Board until IL o'clock noon. Friday, Jan.
4, 1901, for the erection and completion OF a
Gate Lodge to be located at the entrance to
Hillside home, near Clark's Summit, Pa. in ac-
cordance with plans and specifications now ready
in the hands of Edward II. Davis, architcc,,
Connell building, Scranton. Pa. The sum of 800
or certified check shall he enclosed with each
proposal, which sum shall he forfeited to the
poor district in of refusal omission on the
part OF the contractor whose proposal shall be
accepted to execute the contract within ten days
after the awarding Of the same.
The board reserves the right to reject any or
all bids By order OF
SCRANTON POOR BOARD,
c. J. Gillespie, Secretary
Dec o7 10OO
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
Our Commercial Expansion.

4 PUBLICATION in the Lon.
~ don Times of recent date,
4 n calling attention to the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

STOCKHOLDERS MEETlNG-IN ACCORDANCE
with the Bylaws OF the company the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of The Pennsyl-
vania Casualty company will be held at the Of
fees Of the company, Nos. 70l to 70s Connell
building, on Tuesday, Jan. 90, 1901, at . o'clock
r. M, for the purpose OF electing directors for
the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such
other business may properly come before the
meeting +. II. KlNGSBURY, Secretary.
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE OF
Frank G. Wolfe, Board of Trade building, for
the construction of A foundation piers for the
rolling mill plant OF Timmes e. IIecht, corner of
Jackson street and LangstaF avenue. Bids will
close Wednesday, Jan. 3 1900 at p M. Tic
company reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
The Strike Settled,

HE REJOICING in this city
over the settlement of the
trolley car affair will be al
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE MONDAY, DECEMBER 81 1900
IMPORTANT Events Of
Nineteenth Century

New York, Dec. 30-Ths has truly been an
eventful century. Its history is marvellous. from
whatever standpoint II is viewed The record Of
even the most important events is lengthy one.
Hcrcr are some of them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
THE WORLD .$&&JJt&
ONE HUNDRED YEARS
AGO TODAY"S%%%$$

Copyright, 1oo0, by r. L. Hughes, Louis
ville.l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

BAUER's ORCHESTRA--MUSIC FOR BALLS,
picnics, parties, receptions, weddings and con-
cert work furnished. For terms address r. j..
Bauer, conductor, III Wyoming avenue, over
Hulbert's music store.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

MEGARGEE BROS, PRINTERS SUPPLIES. EN-.
velopes paper bags, twine. Warehouse, $50
Washington avenue, Scranton. Pa.
THE WILKES BARRE RECORD CAN IE HAD
in Scranton ut the news stands of Reisnan
Bros. 4US Spruce and SOB Linden; NJ. Norton.
500 Lackawanna avenue; l. S. Schutzer, .ll
Spruce street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
Seeds.
Wire Screens
Miscellaneous.

A. b. BRIGGS CLEANS PRIvY VAULTS AND
cess pools; no odor. Improved pumps used.
Main avenue, or Eickes drug store, corner
Adams and Mulberry Telephone 054.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

MRS. l.. r. KELLER, SCALP TREATMENT, 5Oc.
shalnpooing 50c.; facial massage; Inanicur.
ing, 25c. chiropody. 7Ol Quincy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
Subservience in the Philippines.

ONE of our hysterical anti
administration contemporary
~ les have again been thrown
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

BoOKKEEPER WOULD LIKE POSITION; THOR
oughly reliable; single or double entry. Ad-
dress Bookkeeper, lila Fairfield street.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-09-11
THOUSANDS DESTITUTE At NONE.
Ceminx Winter Msans Hardship and Death
fer Many-Biae stsse sfampede.

Port Townsend. Wash. Sept i0.-The
steamship Ellhu Thompson arrived from
Cape Nome last night, bringing 30 pas
sengers, many Of whom are without
means. The Thompson sailed from Nome
August Is and her officers report eondI-
tions but little changed. There are about
L. go people there. many OF them In destl-
tute circumstances. and as winter ap-
proaches much uneasiness prevails among
the unfortunates. as they can see no pros
poets OF getting away and nothing ahead
but suffering and perhaps death
Before the Thompson sailed from Nome
a report reached there that rich diggings
had been struck on Blue Stone Creek. this
side OF Cape York. and parties who came
down from Blue Stone reported they had
found plenty OF dust. This caused a
stampede. and ali small steamers and
schooners at Nome headed for the scene
Of the new strike, loaded with passengers.
while many started out in small boats. IL
Is said that by the time the stampede IS
over and the last steamer Of the season
sails south, Nome will be almost depopu-
lated
The captain Of the Thompson says the
first claims located at Nome are showing
up well, it having taken the entire season
TO place them in working order Nome is
practically free from sickness. smallpox
and other diseases having disappeared. ex-
cept among the Indians at the village
south OF Nome. where a number of natives
are down with smallpox.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-09-11
BISHOP TURNER'S FLOP.
He wiz yete FOR BrTas, bat WIN Net &c
On The stump.

Savannah, Ga. Sept I0.-BIshop II. NJ.
Turner, OF the African Methodist Church,
denies the report that he viii take the
stun,p in favor Of the election Of Mr..
Bryan. II an interview he says:
Il am not a Democrat, never have been
one. and never expect 20 be, and have
no intention OF Etumping the country for
Mr. Bryan / dislike Mr.. Mckinley and
the attitude which he has assumed toward
the negro. and / intend 10 vote for Mr..
Bryan In the belief that any change Is
better than none. This is no new change
OF heart with Tne. For sixteen years !
have been cooling toward the Republican
party. ever since the decision Of the Su-
preme Court which practically held that
a negro had no civil rights. From that
Gate 20 this the decisions OF the Supreme
Court have been against the negro where
a question OF his political or civil rights
was involved. / have heard OF one in
stance where the Supreme Court held In
the case OF negro from Texas that he
was entitled 20 trial by a jury Of his
peers; that Is, one composed at least part
IS of negroes, but have not verified this.
The Supreme Court has practically de-
CltizeniZed the negro'and has nullified the
amendments 20 the Constitution. / do
not know what Mr.. Byan's views are on
these questions which affect the negro
race. bat / believe that ne IS a man of
sufficient honesty 10 use his influence in
behalf OF right and justice.
Mr.. Mckinley has done nothing for
the negro except to appoint a few OF
them TO Office"
The Washington weekly post., 1900-09-11
263 ARE DEAD AND MISSING
Many American and British Mission
aries Still UnaccOunted For.
Consul General Geodnow Fears that All
Have Meta Common Fate-MHssaere
ofNative Christians Continues
Conditions In Interior,
tcopyright 1900. BY the Associated Press)

copyright, 1900, by the Associated PreSs)
Shanghai, Saturday. Sept S-Mr. John
Goodnow, the United States consul gen.
eral here, after inquiries in every possible
source, learns that the number of British
and American missionaries probably mur-
ctred during the uprising in China has
hevn SO, while l7J others stationed in
Chill and Shan-si provinces are unac-
counted for. and there is reason for tie
belief that they have met the same fate.
OF those whose deaths have been abso-
lutely proven, % were Americans-s men.
women, and 6 children-and "a were
britIsh-9 men, Is women, and 10 children.
There Is strong proof that thirty-seven
more were killed at Tai-Yuen. All the
natives from that place tell substantially
the same story. Ten men, Is women, and
children are known to have been there.
The list OF missing NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
~ men, q women. and 20 children: British.
men, 49 women. and 10 children.
IL Is impossible TO get the numbers of
the Catholics killed, but there were MANY
French priests and Sisters, and some were
in the country where the Russians are
hghting. There were also several Swedish
and Danish Protestanis.
The massacre and persecution of Chinese
Christians continues everywhere, and If is
sald the anti-foreign leaders intend to ex-
terminate them Literati and minor Off
Gals are sending memorials to the Dow
ager Empress thanking her for ridding the
country OF foreigners.
All the information coming from the in
terior Is that except in those parts of the
country which the foreign troops occupv.
the people believe that the Empress has
won great victories and driven out the
foreigners. 1t is asserted they will con-
tnue to think so until the foreigners who
were compelled to flee are able to return
and conspicuous punishments are inflicted
IN retaliation for those who were killed.
Ii Hung Chang yesterday promised Mr..
Goodnow that he would telegraph TO the
local officials of Chill to furnish escorts
TO the treaty ports for all the mission
aries who were still there.
Inc japanese, II is announced, will soon
land 600 soldiers. There are reports cur
rent that American troops are also to be
landed. " W
The Washington weekly post., 1900-09-11
SHOCK TO AMRY ETIQUETTE.
ofheer Dismissed for Gambling with En-
listed Men Sizes tor Restoration.

The case of the United States. upon
relation Of Lewis E.. Brown, against Elihu
Root, Secretary of War, for a writ of
mandamus requiring the defendant 10 dis
charge the relator from the military SER
vice of the United States. was argued
yesterday In the District Supreme Court
before Justice Bradley upon a motion by
the defendant 10 quash. Attorney Loren
20 A Bailey appeared for the petitioner,
and Assistant District Attorney Ashley
Nj. Gould for the defendant.
Brown was a first lieutenant in the
Ninth Infantry, and while stationed in
Cuba was tried before a court-martial on
a charge of conduct unbecoming an Of
ficer and gentleman. il being alleged that
he gambled with enlisted men, and upon
conviction was sentenced to dismissal
from the service. He claimed the pro-
ceedings of the court were irregular, and
therefore void. and brought suit for an
honorable discharge. In filing a motion
to quash, the defense admitted that the
circumstances as set forth by the relator
were correct, but denied that they con-
stituted an irregularity in the court-mar-
tial proceedings. Justice Bradley has the
case under adYisement.