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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

The secretary of the treasury, in his
forthcoming report, will without doubt
recommend the abolition or reduction
Of war stamp taxes to the extent of
from $15,O00,00O to $50 200, 900 a year.
The difficulty in determining what
taxes shall be discontinued will prob
ably be the only obstacle in the way
OF satisfactory arrangement of the
change. The greatest objection to the
stamp tax in most instances comes
from tho fact that II Is nuisance
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22
SCRANTON. NOVEMBER 22. 1900.

General Macabolos. a former Filipino
chief, has been deputiaed to convey
news of election to Aguinaldo. Maca-
picked men. who hope to convince the
yellow agitator that the efforts OF his
good American friends in the way OF
hempcrins progress at Manila, VIII
always be confined strictly to ta'k.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

Latest news from Turkey confirms
the report that the sultan has the
highest regard for America and our
officials and institutions. 1t is need
less to add that these assurances Of
good will are unaccompanied by n
,hprl,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

"Coin" Harvey's figures at present do
not appear to attract the attention that
would be accorded last years rail-
road timetable
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22
PERSONAL DRIFT.

The late Masakaza stchachi Toyania, Of Toxic.
was the frst Japanese student at tho University
bf Michigan, where he studied from 1890. lie
was connected with the Imperial university and
close friend Of the Marquis Ito.
Governor Roosevelt was thoasht as a boy tu
he of a weak constitution. He early devoted
much attention to exercise and spent ali tue
time that he could In the open air. To this he
attributes his present health and endurance.
Secretary Of the Navy Long was In Denver on
election day. and had an opportunity TO observe
women voting There was nothing TO jar the
most sensitive spectator, he says. On the con
trary, the tendency was TO elevate and broaden,
rather than to degrade or impair
Queen Victoria intends to spend the greater
part Of next March and April on the continent.
She will reside for between five and six weeks
at Bordighera, on the Italian Riviera, and Will
then 20 to Coburg. After leaving Coburg, she
will stay for a few days at Darmstadt before re-
turning TO England.
On March 1 next two officers well known to
the navy will retire from the active list. These
are Rear Admiral Philip Hichborr. United States
navy, chief OF the bureau Of construction and re.
pair, and Pay Inspector Henry q. Colby, United
States navy, both OF whom will reach the age
OF G2 years on the same date
During the illness Of Max Muller At the end
OF last year public prayers were ohercd IN n
IIndoo temple at Madras for his recovery, 4
distinction never before accorded to European
When the news OF his last illness arrived all the
priests and puntlits Of Benarcs assembled and
agreed TO offer prayers in their sacred temples
for his recovery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

Some of the Philadelphia speakeasy
proprietors have been given sentences
of two years in prison. In the quaker
City the wave of reform seems to be
accompanied by the elements of hur-
ripnpp
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

Mr.. Debs seems to be the only presi-
Dental candidate who is not content to
settle down and enjoy the prosperity
that has accompanied his defeat.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

A specimen of the inequality of
representation in congress is given in
the official vote of Mississippi, which
with the results in from other states,
have put into the hands of those who
want to reduce representation in con-
gress to IA basis of qualified electors Il
weapon of an effective character. The
vote was l,7O6 Democratic, 5,753 Re-
publican, and 1,644 Populist; 59,lO3 in
all, These $4,000 votes elect seven
members of congress. The population
of Mississippi in 1890 was l,2S9,600 In
the Fourteenth New York district, for
instance, with a population of 227,97s,
one member of congress was elected
this year by u vote of about $4,000,
neglecting the scattering candidates.
or some 10000 more than chose seven
members OF congress in Mississippi
This is condition of inequality and
injustice that will rankle continually
in the American mind. whatever fear
there may be that to take any specific
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

1t has been announced that Secretary
Long, in his next annual report, will
advise the formation of a naval reserve
out of the seafaring class to strengthen
the navy quickly in case of war. This
is common enough in other maritime
nations. Merchant sailors are paid a
small sum, like military reserves, to
submit to periodical training and hold
themselves ready for service in time of
need. This would be very different from
the present state organizations of naval
militia. Members Of these belong to the
same social class as the National
Guard. They are no more sailors than
the Others are soldiers. They are en-
thusiastic young men OF dozen diff
ferent callings, none of which perhaps
Ia related to the sea or fits them for
the hard labor and stern discipline of
shipboard. The young gentlemen of the
naval militia that got on men Of war
in 1898 had the experience of their lives,
and the bravest thing they ever did
was TO endure it without Il whimper.
The secretary proposes to leave the
militia to the local duty of coast de-
Tense and to get lake and coast sailors
into the reserve.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

In the matter of increase in popula-
tion 1t may be noted that the Keystone
state kept we'll up with the procession.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

A surprise is doubtless in store for
those who imagine that the vice-presi-
dency will prove the political sar-
cophagus Of Colonel Roosevelt.\
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

The uncensured dispa atches from
Manila show that the correspondents
after all
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22
LEGAL.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ApPLl.
sylvania on the 10Th day of November, 1000. by
Ii. NJ. Ioies, y. ID. Boics, W. S. Hutchines, J. D.
Sherer and A. f. Gcbhardt, under the Act OF
Assembly, entitled "An Act to provide for tho
incorporation and regulation OF certain corpora.
tions," approved April 30, 1874. and the supple.
ments thereto, for the charter of an intended cor
poration to be called the MayAeld Electric Light,
ject of which is to manufacture and supply light,
heat and power, any of them, by electricity,
to the public in the borough OF Mayfeld, county
Of Lackawanna and State Of Pennsylvania, and 10
siding therein or adjacent thereto, as may de
sire the same. and for these purposes to have,
possess and enjoy all Of the rights, benefits and
privileges OF said Act of Assembly and the sup.
plcmcnts thereto. II. D. CAREY. Solicitor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

We Have
Just Received
A large assortment
of Miniature Calen.
dars for the coming
year, such as are
used for fancy work
and designs. AS the
stock in this partic-
ular line is always
limited, we would ad.
wise that now is the
time to get what you
want.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22
Erie and Wyoming Valley.

Times Table in Effect Sept. H. 1900.
Trains for Hawlcy and local points. connect,
ing at iIawley with Erie railroad for New York,
Newbursh ad intermediate points, leave Scran
ton at 1.05 a. m. and 2.25 y. IN.
Trains arrive at Scranton at 1890 a. m. and
9.l0 p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

Another Carlst uprising is due.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

remedy proposed would perhaps make
a bad matter worse.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22
Lost.

LoSr.--A MARTIN CoLLARETrE. FINDER
will be suitably rewarded by leaving same
at 4S6 Wyoming avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22
Contributions to Our Wealth..

n EXCHANGE has UNDER
Y taken to give an eXplana-
~ ton of some of the elements
that assist in making this
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22
Recruits Wanted.

MARINE CORPS, u. S. NAVY, RECRUITS
wahted-.Able.bodie men, service ON our
war ships in all parts Of the world and on land
in the Philippines when required. Recruiting of.
6cer, l0S Wyoming avenue, Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22
Wanted-To Buy.

WANTED--SECOND.HAND SLOT MACHINES;
must he in good order; state particulars as
tn make and price. Address L.. NJ, general de-
livery, Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22
Help Wanted-Male.

WANTED--ENERGETlC Statesmen: ENPER
enee UNNECESSARY; liberal proposition; ont,
free. Aller Nursery Company, Rochester, y.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

Governor Roosevelt was thoasht as boy to
he Of weak constitution. He early devoted
much attention to exercise and spent all the
time that he could IN the open air. To this he
attributes his present health and endurance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22
Army Recruitin e.

T\ROM PRESENT indications
" the United States recruiting
II officers have no light task
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

The late Masakaza Stchachi Toyania, Of Toko
was the first Japanese student at tho University
bf Michigan, where he studied from 1s73.75. lie
was connected with the Imperial university and
close friend Of the Marquis Ito.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22
Help Wanted-Female.

wANTED-F0R CITY, LADY AGENT TO VISIT
our customers and distribute samples. Call
in evening 533 Pittston avenue. Boston Tea Go.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-22

Entered at the Postcffce at Scranton, Pa, a.
Second.Class Mail Matter
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-30
ELISHA E. MEREDITH DEAD.
The Ex-Congressman Passes Away
at His virginia Home.

MANASSAS. Va. July 29.-Ex-Congress-
man Elisha E. Meredith died at his home
here today at o'clock p. m. of peritonitis.
He had been in i'll health for some time,
but seemed to be On the road to recovery,
Friday night he was taken suddenly very
i'll and this morning his symptoms became
so alarming that Drs. J. Ford Thompson,
Of Washington. and o'Brien, Of Alexandria,
were telegraphed for to come to perform
an operation. When they arrived, shortly
after noon, the patients condition was such
as TO render an operation impossible.
Mr.. Meredith remained conscious to the
last, and recognized his family and his law
partner, J. B. T. Thornton. All his family
were present except his youngest son,
William. who was telegraphed for at At
lantic City. but did not arrive for several
hours after his fathers death. The funeral
Will take place Wednesday. but the hour
has not been decided upon. MIR. Meredith
is survived by a widow and two sons, one
of whom is member OF the Washington
bar.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-30
DECAPITATED BY a TRAIN.
Head Rolls or Railroad Bridge and
Falls on Trolley Car.

NEW YORK. July ga well
dressed young man had his head
cut off at Mamaroneck shortly after noon
yesterday by the Boston express, bound for
New York. The accident occurred on a
bridge which crosses Mamaroneck Avenue,
On the New York New Haven and Hart
ford road. and was witnessed by score
Of passengers.
The young man had been at the station,
expecting to take train, but growing tired
OF waiting walked across the bridge. He
was just in the centre when the express
came around a curve. People who saw the
accident say that the victim lost his senses.
and instead ofleaping of and saving himself
unfurled his umbrella and began waving it
frantically at the engineer, who was power
less to stop the express in time to avert
the accident The mans head was sever
ed from the body and rolled down upon a
trolley car filed with passengers, which
was passing under the bridge. The acci-
dent caused great excitement among the
passengers and several women tainted.
Coroner Birch found gold watch and
several dollars in the dead mans pockets,
but nothing which would identify him.
The coroner thinks that the man was an
upholsterer from White Plains.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-30
ASLEEP ON A RAILROAD TRACK.
Frank Collins Loses an Arm Under
an Engine.

Frank Collins. colored, aged twenty
seven years, sa. down on the track of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, near Twining
City. early yesterday morning, fell asleep.
and was run, over by freight engine in
charge of Enginef- j. W. Smith, which
severed his right arm from his body and
resulted In other Injuries. Collins was re-
moved to Providence Hospital an hour after
the accident His injuries are serious, but
not necessarily fatal.
About o'clock yesterday morning Col
Inns started for his home, near Twining
City. accompanied b. Fred Hall and JOS
eph Fraser. also coloced. The men pro-
ceeded homeward along the track of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 1t was
very dark. and after walking half mile
or more. Collins proposed a rest, TO which
his companions did not agree. Collins
seated himself on the track. His cornpan-
ions continued on their way. Collins fell
asleep and he failed to hear the rumble
of engine 290 eastbound. as It left the
Anacostla yard. Just before the engine
reached aim. however, Colli,;s rolled from
the track. HIS right arm. however. re-
mained across the rail. The engine ran
over the arm covering 1t from the body.
Unable to walk. and weak from loss Of
blood. Collins crawled along toward Ana
costa. AS he neared the town he was dis
covered by William A. Pyles, a resident
OF the to'Tr. who called the police. The
patrol wagon from tie Fifth precinct sta
iion was summoned end Collins was taken
to the hospital
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-30

INDIANAPOLIS. July 2s.-Ths nom
committai attitude that Governor Noun,
has assumed toward honoring a reuuisition
for the return to Kentucky OF Charles z.
Finley. since the startling evidence in the
trial of Powers at Georgetown has filled
Finley with misgivings, and 1t is said
among his close friends here that he is
arranging to leave the state. and will do So
In few days.
Something more than week ago. or
just after the evidence was introduced con-
Meeting Finley with the transportation of
armed mountaineers to Frankfort. some of
his personal friends called on Governor
Mount and attempted to discuss the evil
dence with him and. incidentally, gave
Ftnley's side of it. The executive was
wholly n-committal. but admitted that
unless 1t was clearly shown by the defence
that much OF the testimony Of the prose-
cution was manufactured, the case did not
present an attractive phase for the Re-
pubiicans.
This was construed to mean that the
Governor believed there was strong pre-
sumption of guilt on the part of the indict-
ed men, but further than this he would
not go. 1t is said that W. s. Taylor Is
also growing uneasy. but he has not ex-
pressed determination 70 leave the State.
1t is not known where Finley intends to
co.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-30
PLANS OF THE DEFENCE.
Powers to Make n Desperate Attempt
to CIenr Himself.

GEORGETOWN. KY, July 29.-The
prosecution in the Powers trial having con-
cluded its testimony yesterday the de-
fence Will begin tomorrow to unfold its
plan. 1t is known that they viii endeavor
to show that the bringing Of the armed
mountain men to Frankfort was a lawful
proceeding and had nothing to do with
the assassination OF Goebel. They will
likely admit that Powers organized the
men and brought them to Frankfort, but
did so simply to petition the Legislature
Tho fact that the armed force took pos
sessk.n Of the statehouse yard put up
tents. built fires, and crowded out the
occupants Of many of the rooms, will be
attributed TO the ignorance OF the noun
tainoers as to the customs OF city The
defence viii also endeayor to show that
the preparations for quickly mobilizing
troops in Frankfort were made because
of the constant rumors afioat that the
Democrats intended TO forcefully take pos
session OF the State buildings.
Il will take at least ten days to exam
ine the $50 witnesses summoned for the
and longer IL Powers himself
goes on the stand Two or three days
will be consumed in rebuttal testimony by
the State, then three. or four days in
speeches to the jury. and one day for the
jury to visit Frankfort and view the scene
Of the tragedy. This will not leave time to
try another of the conspirStors this sum-
mer
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-30
FLASH LIGHT SCRIPTURE.
Columbian Graduates Unique
Plan to Spread the Gospel.

NEW YORK. July 29.--Dr. ]. d. Hughes
is conducting a mission at Coney Island
that is different from any other that has
ever been attempted there before. His
church which recently was erected at a
cost of s1.400, in Sea View Avenue. has
a tower sixty-five feet high, surrounded
by flag pole, from which floats 4 large
red banner, bearing the inscription in big
white letters. Jesus Saves" Electricians
are no,v at work putting in a plant which
will be completed next Tuesday. When it
is done 1t is the plan to lash upon the
walls OF the tower passages from Scrip
ture and religious appeals that can be
read for a wide distance all around the
church, and even a good way out TO sea.
The letters forming the words will be
twenty-eight inches high and twenty-four
v,ide. The church Itself ia right in the
.entre Of the island and within a stones
throw of where good portion of all the
CCney Island wickedhess is supposed to
flourish.
The money TO build it was furnished by
Mrs Courtlandt De Peyster Field and Mr.
Hughes has had more encouragement from
the Rev Drs. Greer and Rainford in his
work.
His own personal history is q curious
one in a way. He was graduated from Co
lumbar University IN Washington and
was admitted to the bar in the District of
Columbia For a number of years he prac-
ticed law successfully in this city. until
he met with temptation and fell He
served term of five years Imprisonment
in Sing Sing for forging a legal decree.
His term was reduced by good behavior
to three years and seven months and when
he came out six years ago he devoted him
self SO earnestly and sincerely to mission
work that he has won thv confidence and
admiration Of many persons In this city
who are active in religious matters.
With his family he lives in bare and
tireary apartments in the upper part of
his --asids church Both he and his wife
are heart and soul in their work Mrs.
Hughes plays the organ and sometimes she
and sometimes Mr.. Hughes himself leads
the singing.
Today there were continuous services.
Mr. and Mrs Hughes and those who came
N speaking and exhorting. The three
wide doors were invitingiy open, 1t was
cool and pleasant within. and all were free
to come and go when they chose There
was pretty steady stream Of people go
ing in and out while all day there was a
curious throng gathered on the sidewalk
about the open door.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-30
COMING FOR HIS PRISONER.
Participant in nm ARRAY TO BE Taken
to .Joi.

Deputy Sheriff McMarcey. of Alexandria
County, Va. will reach the city this
morning TO take charge Of Alfred Lewis
cclored, who was wounded in a fight at
Jefferson Hall. near Arlington Junction.
Alexandria County. about a week ago.
Since the alteration Lewis. together with
Robert Slaughter, also eolored. has been
in this city receiving treatment for in
juries sustained during the trouble.
Slaughter was discharged from Freeiman's
Hospital Saturday night. and was taken
to Alexandria County and later lodged in
the county Jail at Fort Myer Heights.
Lewis Will be turned over TO the Virginia
authorities today. Both negroes are
charged with affray.
The fight, in which Edward Bailey and
several other negroes also participated,
occurred at n colored social. Slaughter
vas shot and cut, Lewis was beaten with
a heavy club. and all engaged in the melee
sustained wounds of various kinds. Con-
stables took charge OF the belligerents and
sent Slaughter and Lewis here for med
ical treatment. They were taken first TO
the Emergency Hospital and later to
Freedman's and the Washington Asylum
Hospital, respectively, from the latter Of
which Lewis will be discharged today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-30
AUT0M0BlLESTo GATHER MAIL.
Local POstoflce Officials Pleased
With Recent Experiments.

Postal officials are much pleased with
the work of the automobile mail wagons
which have been given their first trials
here. Big savings were effected in the
collection and the delivery of mail. The
manufacturers say that there will be con-
siderable economy in the operation OF the
machines. Ifithat can be demonstrated it
is probable that they will be rented by
the local postoffice.
The wagons are enclosed at the front
with glass windows, and the carrier occu-
pies a stool on a small platform at the
rear. There the electric machinery is at
hand, and through the glass windows he
sees to guide the wagon. The carrier can
step off at every letter box without the
loss of much time.
Two Of the automobiles have been given
a test of five days each in collecting mail
from the boxes on various routes over the
town. The carrier in each case has found
their guidance easy, and is much pleased
with their working. The tests were made
on runs, each of which required about two
hours and forty minutes for collection by
carriers on foot. 1t is estimated that
about two hours would be needed for get
ting the mail over the same routes if
horse were used. The average time OF
IHe autOulODlleS was one muir anu LLtSSh
minutes. That is less than half the time
used by carriers. and is 40 per cent better
than the estimated time for horse and
wagon. The automobiles only run at
speed of about twelve miles an hour, but
little time is lost in stopping and starting
them al the mail boxes.
A large electric automobile has also
been used il transferring mails in quanti-
ties to the sub-postoffices- Heretofore
nail wagons and street cars have been
employed fer that purpose. The big auto
mobile made vast gains over the old
means of transportation. The average
time for getting mail to Station by the
old system was sixteen minutes. The au-
tomobile has done 1t in five minutes The
time to Station was reduced from TWEEN
ty-tTo to twelve minutes, and to Station
II from twenty-one to nine minutes.
Inspector Baker, the head OF the de-
livery system, has had charge Of the Aests.
He has reported to Postmaster Merritt
that the automobiles had proven them
selves almost entirely satisfactory. The
small wagons were made especially for
mail collection by the Riker Automobile |
Company. They are worked by storage
batteries. which will carry them twenty |
miles without recharging.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-30
GUARDsMEN FATALLY HURT.
A Cigarette the Cause OF n Cannon's
Premature Discharge,

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, July 29.-Two mem
bers Of Battery a, OF DanviIle. were
fatally injured. two other members of TIE
battery were badly burned and a dozen
other persons were seriously injured by
the premature discharge OF the sunset
gun at Camp Lincoln at 4:30 o'clock this
afternoon. The accident was the result
OF breaking the flannel powder bag. a
small stream Of powder flowed from the
mouth of the cannon to the ground
bystander tossed lighted cigarette into
the pile that had formed. The stream of
powder that was running from the muzzle
of tine cannon was ignited and conveyed
the spark to the charge in the gun. Those
fatally injured were Corporal Balsley and
Jesse Rupert.