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Evening star., 1900-12-04
PATENT COMMISSION
Report Of Body on Revision Of Laws
Sent to Congress.
THREE BRIEF BILLS PROPOSED
Trademark Laws Have Been Practi-
caIIy Rewritten.
A VALUABLE APPEND *
A VALUABLE APPEND

The commission to revise the patent and
trademark laws, appointed under act Of
Congress of June 4, 1893, transmitted it's
report to that body today.
The commission, which consists of P. 8.
Grosscup of the United States circuit court
Of appeals of Chicago, Francis Forbes, a
well-known lawyer Of New York. and A. P.
Greely, ex-assistant commissioner of pat
ents, has done its work without salary and
without further expense to the country
than an appropriation of $3.50 for necessary
expenses. The report presented, exclusive
of an appendix. comprises more than 800
typewriter pages, and gives more COM
piete information with reference to pat
ents and trademarks than can be found in
any publication at the present time.
The diplomatic arrangements which are
in force between the United States and for
eign nations are carefully reviewed in this
report with especial reference to the
changes in the law necessary to carry out
the obligations of the United States in full
Evening star., 1900-12-04
Anacostia- Items.

a straw ride was given by number of
young people from Anacostia and Oxon
Hill, Md. few evenings since, their desti-
nation being Oxford Hall. Oxon Hill, Md.
1t was an event Of much pleasure to those
participating, comprising the following:
Misses Emma and Elsie Cusick, Ida Cros-
singham Elsie Thompson. Matte Leonard,
Adeiia and Eva Nelson. A. Hazard. Clara
and Efie Owens. Bertha Ermold. Kate
Garcia, Pearl and Rae Abby, Ola and Grace
Cox, Florence and Mamie Arthur, Marian
Anderson, Aldie Taylor, Katie Gibbons. and
Messrs Charles Arthur. Grafton Owens.
Arthur and Herman Owens. Guy. Thomas
and Frederick Grimes. Frank Money. Clar-
ence Burroughs, John Schnopp, Ernest Leo
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PULLING TO FINANCIERS.
Local Men Unable to Account for Mr..
Ffrth's Course


Local financiers considerably puzzled
to know why Mr.. Jacob Firth Of Seattle,
Wash, is talking SO freely for publication
about the alleged plans of the. street rail-
road syndicate of Boston relative to the
purchase of the properties here controlled
by the Washington Traction COMPANY. II
Mr. Firth is in the inside in the alleged ne
gotiations, which he claims are going on,
it Is thought to be strange that he should
take the public into his confidence when;
according to his own statement the inter-
view between the two parties is not to take
place until tomorrow in New York city
There are various conjectures as to the
motives for this course, but they are ONLY
conjectures. There is no doubt that the
people in Boston who control the railroad
lines there are examining the street rail-
road situation here. and also the condition
Of the properties of the Washington Trac-
ton Company. What the ultimate tnten-
tions Of these capitalists are is of course,
purely a matter of conjecture 1t is not
uncommon for such an examination to be
made of railroad and other properties. but
it does not always follow that a transac-
tion results or that even an offer is made.
Evening star., 1900-12-04

rev,aw of the origin. development and pres
ont extent of trademark interests In TINS
country, with especial reference to the com
mon law rights in trademarks and unfaiI
competition. .oo
Of imDortant matter bearing upon patent
and trademarks laws and has Deen collect
ed from many sources. TRAD emarks and
trademark protection were forced to the at
tention of European countries earlier than
here. and French legal literature is much
more extensive on these subjects than Is
the legal literature of this country or Eng
land While we have the best patent sys-
tenn in the world. we have much to learn
from some of the European countries in
commercial matters, especially the matter
of trademark protection. The documents
of the appendix present information of
great value on this subject.
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snipp. William Wather. John Thompson

snipp. William Wather. John Thompson,
William Harrison. William Crossingham,
w. H. Cusick, George Schuler. Charles and
George Swift Murray and Maurice Dean,
Thomas Burch, Charles Bonini, j. Swami,
Ernest Owens, Robert Dement,, Benson Nc
Daniels and s. Graves.
The roster of the officers of the Inflated
Yosemite. which met with disaster at Guam
the middle Of last month, shows Past As
sistant Surgeon Furlong, formerly of st.
Elizabeth's Asylum and we'll known here,
to be among them. His friends were graf
ified to learn that he is believed to be safe.
no officers having been lost as far as re-
ported.
William Conway, a twelve-year-Old col
ored boy, was taken into custody at Con-
gress Heights last night by Officer Ostcr-
man, charged with being a fugitive from
his parents. who live in Hillsdale. The
lad was returned to his home about laid-
night.
Mr.. John E. Powell and family have re-
moved from their country place at Rose
Croft Prince Georges count, Md. to
Washington.
Evening star., 1900-12-04

BY direction of Major Cen Wood, COM
mandinS the division of Cuba, the cavalry
troops stationed on that island are now en-
gagged In series of practice marches, each
OF not less than two weeks duration Com
manding officers have been instructed to
give special attention to the needs of actual
service in campaigns, loading and unloading
Oh transportation. pitching and taking down
OF tents. Including the shelter tent, cook
iEs. signaling. held sketching, packing and
exercises In minor tactics A careful Him
erary will be made of the routes passed
over and the report of each march will
be accompanied by a map Of the route.
Evening star., 1900-12-04
ASKED TO RESIGN.
Deputy Marshal on Duty at PnJice
Court to Retire.

Deputy Marshal on Duty at Police
Court to Retire.
1t is understood that the United States
marshal for the District of Columbia has
called for the resignation of Mr. Van Nc
Cormick, one of his deputies, who has
looked after the duties of the marshal in
connection with the United States branch
of the Police Court for a number of years
past. The resignation is to take effect
either the 31st instant or the 10Th of Jan
uary.
AT the office of Marshal Palmer toda =
absolutely nothing in the way of informs-
ton would be given out relative to the re-
tirement of Mr.. Mccormick or the person.
ality of his successor. 1t was otherwise
learned. however, that the resignation WIN
be placed in the hands of the marshal this
evening tomorrow morning.
Evening star., 1900-12-04

Meetings of the subcommittee of the
reception committees. Charles J. Bell. chair
man, will be helddhtstAe Corcoran Gallery
of Art. on Monday afternoon. December o.
at the following hpurs: Executive commit
tee $3.50; committee oH9;reception of guests,
3:45; floor committee, Eni Mr.. Bell especially
requests that the members of these com
mittees attend theif respective meetings to
discuss the formal arrangements for the
reception at the Art Gallery on the even
ing of December r. 2'Public comfort and
order committee meets tonight at 7:3O at
the board of tra.le rooms
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win Claim the Beaue.t.

Frederick A. Rice, messenger in the
weather bureau living at % Decatur street
northeast. believes he Is the half brother of
William NJ. Rice. the, Texas millionaire
who died recently in New York city. Ac-
cording to the so-called second will of Mil
lionaire Rice, Frederick A Rice is he
9ueathed $4,000 Mr. Rice says he was
father had been previously married, hayine
several children by his first wife. one al
whom was named VIM. NJ. Rice. He vii
endeayor to establish his claim.
Evening star., 1900-12-04
ReslRnations and ApDointmant.

The designations Of B. E. Osborn and c..
M. Jones. railway crossing policemen have
been accepted by the Commissioners. and
J. M. Mahany and w. NJ. Hollis, substitutes
have been appointed I'll fill the vacancies.
d. N. Hoover jr. has-been appointed stem
ographer In the bolicesdepartment vice e
M. Fowle, who fe4tgnH to accept a posi-
ton In the Philippines William M. Avery
has been appointed a member of the police
force to succeed A.. r. Cow. who surrender
cd his position.
Evening star., 1900-12-04


Deacon Johnson-"Dere's a good deal o.
reason to dis yere perfession o. vegetarian
ISM"
Jim Jackson-"Deed dere is! 1 could jes'
live on watermiilions"
Deacon Johnson-"An' yet dere's anudder
side to de matter
Jim Jackson-"Dat's true, too, or else
why did God put poultry in de worI?''
Evening star., 1900-12-04

II you want work read the want columns
Of The Star.
Evening star., 1900-12-04

See the couches in Hceke's special sale.-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1900-12-04

petitions to the United States Senate tc
ratify the pending treaty for the protection
of Central Africa against intoxicants. and
to enact into permanent law such measures
for the Philippines as the President is asked
above to inaugurate by executive order
and to re-enact the nullified anti-canteer
law.
petitions to the House os Representa-.
tives for the same action as has been asked
of the Senate, except In the case of the
treaty with which only the Senate has tc
dol.
"A petition to Great Britain France
Spain. Holland. Belgium. Sweden and Nor.
way. Denmark. Switzerland, GERMANY
Italy, Austria-Hungary. Greece. Russia
Turkey. Persia and Japan fer an interna
tional treaty that will forbid the sale OF In.
toxicants. opium and firearms in ali u.
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DEssICATED BUT NOT DOWN.
Like Banquo's Shade, Ben Johnson's
Dead Horse Gets to the Stage Front

Like Banquo's Shade, Ben Johnson's
Dead Horse Gets to the Stage Front
Ben Johnson is suing for his horse.
AS every one knows, Ben's horse was
not what would be termed a winner,
but it was his mainstay in gaining d
livelihood and to him it was of great
value. In consequence, Mr.. Johnson is
very serious in prosecuting his suit.
The defendants are Tax Collector
William G. Williams, of the Fifteenth
ward, and Constables Tim Jones and
W. F.. Morgan. Last March the tax
collector sold Ben's horse and wagon
for unpaid state and county taxes.
Constable Morgan conducted a Sale in
Raymond court on March 81, and Con-
stable Jones, who was among the siec-
tators. bid it in for go cents.
Constable Jones now says he only
bid for joke; did not comply with the
bid and never took possession. OF the
property. The other constables, he says,
took the outfit over to the tax collec-
tors, but these latter deny this. Just
who took the horse away does not ap-
rfar, but eventually it reached Hew-
tits dessicating works.
The question Alderman Militia. is try
ing to decide is whether or nos Mr..
Jt thnson should be reimbursed fer his
horse, now that he Is willing to redeem
1t by paying his taxes, ana, ie so, who
sfall reimburse him. He will render
his decision in the course of Il few
days.
Mr.. Johnson appeared as his own at
torney and had Attorney Joseph JEFF
fries pitted against him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18

ence on the eve of one OF the great
est battles ever won by labor. one
which proves the power Of organized
labor, and Furthermore, the most per-
feet and complete answer to Bryan's
false cry of Trusts.
There was tremendous applause at
this point, and the speaker was
obliged to pause, while shout after
shout went up, and cries of "Hurrah
for Mckinley" rent the air. He re-
sumed:
"rhe only way to meet trusts is to
recognize they are here and meet them
spuarely by other organizations, and
that other organization here IS the
United Mine Workers Of America.
| (Great applause).
1--WE have had the trusts with US
for many years. The worst that ever
brought on general calamity was when
the American people trusted the Dem
ocratic party. cloud laughter). Peace
has its armies as well as war. that
is under Democratic administration.
Witness CoXey's army with their
march on Washington. They massed
and walked to Washington. and there
met and asked for redress from the
Democratic party. That same Demo-
cratic party poked out it's head and
said: "All right, Coxey: you can
have redress. But, keep off the grass'
I'VE all remember the Homestead
strike during Harrison's admin stra-
ton, great calamity. but they al
ways come during Republican admin
istrations. When the Democrats are
in power there is nothing to strike for.
Locll-outs are the only labor agita-
tions then.
THE Democratic politicians prayed
night and day that this strike would
not be settled until after election, in
hopes that it would be calamitous to
the Republican party.
"But, thank God, we have a Mitchell
here, and under his leadership the
strike has been settled and the last
hope OF Democracy sent to the dogs
That state of unrest and dissatis-
faction and animosity to the Republt-
can party would follow was sincerely
hoped by the opposition, who now find
their best hopes dashed to the ground.
my friends. do not allow your per-
sonal feelings to sway you in this
election. but remember that each man
represents principle, and then cast
your ballot"
The remainder of the speakers ad-
dress was devoted to clear cut, in
terestingly worded presentation of the
advantages which will follow the cleo
tion of the Republican ticket, and a
crushing defeat of the Democratic can
didates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18
THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE THURSDAY OCTOBER IS. 1900

graduated the audience which was to
hear the formers address.
In discussing the present situation,
Attorney Harris spoke Of the general
advantages and benefits which have
been the outcome Of the Mckinley ad-
ministration, and in speaking Of the
great changes In the Industrial condi-
tions of the country referred to the
scathing description Of the wretched
state Of affairs in the Industrial world
during Cleveland's administration, giv-
en- by Samuel Gompers. president of
the American Federation OF Labor, and
then quoted the latter's heartfelt
words of thanksgiving in the year
1897, when at the dawn of Republl-
can administration, when already great
changes for the better were being eff
fected.
when Mckinley became president"
said the speaker, farms were covered
with mortgages which have now be-
come entirely cleared. We have ceased
being a borrowing nation and have
become a great lending nation.
1--WE are now not only the farm Of
the world but the working shop Of the
world All this has been done under
the policy and administration Of
President Mckinley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18
UNIFORMS HAVE ARRIVED,
Khaki Suits for Union League Were
Yesterday Received.

The long-awaited uniforms of the
Union league have arrived In the clty
and yesterday the hearts of the mem
bers OF the uniform committee were
rejoiced by the arrival from Philadel-
phia of large box containing seventy
five of the suits which will be worn by
the young Republicans. who make up
the club.
These uniforms are similar to those
worn by the Republican club of West
scranton. They are made of khaki,
and are trimmed with blue cloth.
The League will make it's. first public
appearance in the new apparel, Fri
day night, when the members will at
tend EN- masse the Republican demon
stration In North Scranton. A large
campaign banner has been promis ed
the club by Hon. J. A. Scranton, Cor
the occasion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18
REPUBLICAN MASS MEETINGS.

THURSDAY EVENING, OCT. 1s-Carbondaie
Opera house. Speakers, Hon. Chas II. Brumm
and A. j. Colborn, jr., esq.
THURSDAY EVENING, OCT. 1s-Ffteentt
ward. Scranton, Evans hall. Speakers Hon.
James Moir, W. Gaylord Thomas. David j. Davis.
FRIDAY EVENING, OCT 1e-Providence. Au
ditorum. Speakers, General Thos. j. Stewart
and John NJ. Harris. esq.
FRIDAY EVENING. OCT 1o--old Forge, Fall
Ions hall. Speakers. Hon. James Moir. Hon.
John r. Farr and W. J. Douglas.
SATURDAY EVENING, OCT. 2o-Peckville,
Firemens hall. Speakers, Hon. John n. Farr.
Charles u. Daniels and II. G. Huber, ESQ.,
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, OCT. 27--Dalton.
Old Church. Speaker, Hon. Galusha A. Grow.
MONDAY EVENING, OCT. 2s-scranton, Ar.
mory. Speakers, Hon. Chas. E. Lttleneld and
others.
TUESDAY EVENING, OCT. so--Carbondale,
Opera house Speakers, Hon. Chas. Il. Little.
field and others.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18

tains in the large cities An employe in livery
issues a check TO the iootman and one similarly
numbered IL given to the party coming from the
carriage When the carriage is wanted the check
is presented to the uniformed attendant At the
theater entrance and he calls out its number.
He also keeps the space in front of the entrance
clear 80 that the carriage can drive M to the
curb, take on It's party and move away freely.
Heretofore II was necessary for each party TO
hunt out their own carriage and then walk half a
block or 40. possibly to And a place where 1t
was possible to have the carriage come In to the
curb for them. In inclcment weather this new
arrangement will be especially appreciated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18
Connolly TOOK A
BOSE OF LAUDANUM
He Says the Members Of His Family
Were Unkind to Him-Is Now
at the Lackawanna Hospital.

Patrick Connolly. G5-year-old
man living in North Scranton, was
last night taken to the Lackawanna
hospital. in a stupifled condition, as
the result Of drinking an ounce Of
laudanum. DR.. c. w. Wunder ad-
ministered emetics and after q short
while Connolly began to recover from
the effects OF the drug. and late
last night was pronounced out Of
danger
Connolly told a peculiar story at
tho hospital, telling q King Lear like
tale of the ingrattude Of his family
and saying that it was because of the
colhness Of his wife and son that
he drank the lautlanunl.
81 haven't had bite to eat since
Monday" he said pathetically to DR..
Wurder This afternoon" he con-
tinued, my wife left the house and
Went over to visit our son who lives
on Slocum street, South Scranton.
When I got home and found her out
I thought 1 would go over to the
house myself and get something to
eat. When I got there the door was
opened by my wife and son, who
wouldn't let me in"
lie TOOK the laudanum at $3.50
o'clock yesterday afternoon, shortly
after his repulse by his family. He
had already drunk about half the
contents of two ounce vial of laud-
anum when 1t was knocked from his
hand.
He was taken into his sons home
and the South Scranton police officers
notified. Patrolman George Smith
took him to the Alder street station
and after several energetic attempts
We're made to prevent him from doz-
ing the Lackawanna hospital was
notified and the ambulance responded
for him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18
HOME FROM PHILADELPHIA.
R. r. Y. M. G. A. Delegates Who At
tended National Convention.

w. w. Adair, Il. p. Bryant, f. A.
Cramer, NJ. " Neeley, w. A. North
rup, j. Il. Masters. w. j. Long and
w. A. Benton, representatives of the
Railroad Young Mems Christian asso-
citation who attended the convention
at Philadelphia returned home Tues
day and reported a most enjoyable
trip. On Monday the delegates visited
Atlantic City, where they witnessed
many bathers in the surf
Secretary Adair says that the evan
gelistic meeting held Sunday afternoon
was the greatest event of it's kind
ever held. The speaker was Fred B.
Smith, of Chicago. and at the close
of his address over two hundred men
accepted the invitation to begin a
Christian life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18
WEDDING AT CATHEDRAL
Marriage of Miss Agnes Burlhaus
to Edward Earley.

Miss Agnes Rurkhouse. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Rurkhouse
or Mill street, was married in St.
Peters Cathedral yesterday morn
Ing to Edward Farley Of Dunmora,
The ceremony was preformed at 1890
by Rev. Father Fitzgerald, Of Havre
de Grace, Nd, friend Of the par
ents of the bride.
The bride was attended by her sis
ter. Miss Emma Burkhouse. and
Daniel Lundy was groomsman. After
the ceremony the b ridal party en-
joyed a wedding breakfast at the
brides home and at 10 o'clock a. m.
left on wedding trip which will in
clude Washington, Baltimore and
Havre de Grace, Md.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18

What was probably the greatest Re-
publican demonstration that ever
took place in Taylor borough oc-
Cured last night. wher after very
enthusiastic and lively parade in
which about seven hundred marchers
participated, an exceedingly animated
mass meeting was held at Webber's
rink, the hall being crowded to the
doors by about eight hundred per-
sons. The audience consisted of
members Of both sexes, there being
a very large sprinkling Of young
women through the hall.
The meeting was addressed by
Charles H. Brumm and Attorney
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18
HE SHOULD BE REELECTED.

the leading physicians Of West Scranton
and public affairs gives the following
why Mckinley should be reelected
everything
that honorable upright clean in American politics
done advance and
elevate labor president the time of Lincoln
should he candidate of the
which responsible Of
should elected he taught the nations Of
Europe that flag must be speced wherever it floats
reelected million that
bondage carried successful termination gigantic
Mckinley also freed bondage
the slaves Of the South and with
credit terminated with the Oldest nations of the
should election Of
gallant Mckinley"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18

against superstition and vice and de-
gradation.
ut takes a man whose life is one
overhowing with the Christ life to
take up missionary work. 1t takes a
man who can say Thy will be done in
all things and who can consecrate his
life wholly and solely to the advance
ment of the kingdom of Christ"
The third and last speaker was Rev.
DR.. Jones, rector of st. Stephens
church, Wilkes Barre. who gave a
most earnest address on Living Epis-
ties"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18
Heller's Testimony.

Albert Heller. living at lila Farnham
st., Omaha. says: II have tried most
every thing that is used as a pre-
ventive or cure for headache, but moth
ing did me so much good as Krause's
Headache Capsules. Others who have
used them say the same thing" Price
csc. Sold by Matthew Bros. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18
REPORTED DEAD IN MANILA.
Old Forge Boy Gives Up His Life
in the Philippine Service.

In the list Of soldier dead reported
to the war department. from Manila,
appears the name Of John Jordan,
Company K, Third infantry.
He was an Old Forge boy and a
brother to Mrs. John Graham. of that
place. He enlisted Sept. l9. 1899, and
had been In the Philippines during
nearly the whole term of his enlist
ment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18
IMPORTANCE OF
HOME MISSIONS
DwELT UPON YESTERDAY BY
ARcHDEAcoN COKE.

In His Report ct the Archdeaconry
Meeting He Especially Urged the
Clergymen to Cooperate in the
Plan Of Taking Up November sun-
day School Collections for Home
Missions-Next Session to Be Held
in st. Luke's Church-Excellent
Address on Missions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18
JOHN M. HARRIS ADDRESS.

Mr. Harris opened his address by
narrating an interesting incident which
occurred during his Maine trip and
Nh,cf showed the great interest felt
In the outcome of the campaign ty
the women of the country.
He referred In complimentary terms
to Congressman Brumm, and con-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18

Modjeska, assisted by r. ID. MacLean
and Odette Tyler, matinee and evening,
Saturday, Oct. 20, Lyceum. Macbeth"
at matinee. king John" at evening
performance. "