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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
STRONG PLEA
For Advancement In
Thought and Works.
Eloquent and Scholarly Lecture De-
livered by DR.. ]. Leonard Levy.

DR.. j. Leonard Levy's lecture on
",rhe Old and New" delivered Monday
evening, at the High Street Temple,
was one of the most comprehensive
and scholarly efforts to which Akron
audiences have ever listened.
A strong plea for advancement in
thought and works, citations of les
sons drawn from history, encouraging
views of the future, and hopes express
ed that the growth in civilization would
bring about a more universal obser-
vance of the teachings of religion were
among the many important features of
the lecture.
The eloquent speaker has no patience
with that class of pessImists who claim
that the world is growing worse, in.
stead Of better. He Opined that the
days of the present century will be bet
ter and brighter than those of the past
A fair sized audience was present
and all were well pleased with the lee
ture.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06


FOR SALE-By the Bruner.Good-
hue Cooke Co., phone Is, 232 5. Main
street:
2O4 Andrus St, lot 50x122, rooms,
furnace, hardwood finish, big bargain,
S1,SU0.
5S1 w. Exchange ST., lot 47x315,
cheap at $1,000.
House with rooms, renis for SIC
per month, on Cornell ST., Barberton,
S1,400.
9051a S. High ST., 8 rooms, slate roof,
S2,5OO.
403 Snyder ST., 6 rooms, $4,050.
400 Fourth ave-, lot 50x125, 6 rooms,
1000.
Nice place on Bloomfield ave-, 81. 600.
GIT n. Howard, store and dwelling,
lot 66x136, $500.
100 Vassar ST., lot 40x115, 8 rooms,
$7OO.
House and lot, west side Adolph ave-,
$4,000.
120 Codding ST., with furnace, 81, 200.
Secure vacant lot now and save
money. We have them in all parts Of
the city. 24S-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
DISCUSSED
Plans For Raising Funds
For BuchteI.
State Committee Met at the Home of
President Priest.

The state committee for dis,rlcting
of the state for the canvassing of funds
for Buchtel College, held their first
meeting at President Priests resi-
dencc Monday evening.
The committee consists of Rev. Fl. l..
Caniield, of Bellevillc; Rev. o. G. Col
grove OF Woodstock; f. NJ. Waller Of
Ravenna and President Priest.
The situation was discussed, but
nothing definite was done. Several
names of men who will be approached
were submitted and the work Of dis
tricting the state was begun. 1t was
decided that President Priest should
visit most of the men who will be ap-
preached. There will be a great deal
depend upon the ministers of the diff
ferent churches through the state.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
At The Grand.

The present season In theatricals Is
one that will prove the adage Of the
Survival of the fittest." Only the
leading companies in each class have
ventured out against the financial de-
preston. Henshaw and Tenbroeck,
who have been for twelve years be-
fore the public as stars. are one of the
new farce comedy organizations that
have ventured to embellish their COM
pany and strengthen 1t with the clev-
crest people in their line. During the
past summer their new comedy has
been rewritten and Is called dodge S
Trip to New York" Everything is
new with the exception of the pro-
moters. Henshaw and TenbroeclS
are old familiar faces, but each sea
son they bloom in new guise. Their
manager. announces with no show of
affection that his stars are million
aires Of fun" There is a world Of
meaning in a name and If the truth
is told world of fun is in store for
all who sec ''Dodge's Trip to New
York" at the Grand, Wednesday night.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
sIO0 Reward. S1OO.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
all its stages and that Is Catarrh. Hall,
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catnrrh
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Curo IS taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF tho
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature In doing. its work.
curative powers, that they offer one hum
dred dollars for any case that 1t fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. J, J,CHENEY a Co., Toledo, O..
Sold by druggists 7bc.
HailS Family Pills are the best.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
Three MONTHS Services Free.


A stan OF eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical In
stitute have, at the urgent solicitation
OF n large number OF patients under
their treatment In Akron, decided to
establish n permanent branch Of the
Institute in this city In Central Office
building, Suite 35. The office
will be open and ready to receive pa
tients next Tuesday morning at o o.
clock
These eminent gentlemen have de-
cided to give three months medicines
excepted to all invalids who call upon
them for treatment between now and
March LIST. These services consist not
only of consultation, examination and
advice, but also OF all minor
Surgical Operations.
The object in pursuing this course
is to become rapidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and afflicted
and under no condition whatever will
any charge be made for any services
rendered for three months, TO al! who
'"i' bNioif Il. htItlol', tbt
most humble in circumstances can
avail themselves of the services OF
these eminent physicians. ~
The doctors treat all forms Of disease
aud deformities, and
Guarantee Cure.
In every case they undertake. At the
first Interview a thorough exan1ina
tion is made, and, if incurable, You
are frankly told so also advised against
spending your money for useless treat
ment.
Catarrh and catarrhal deafness, also
rupture and goitre are positively cured
by their new treatment.
DR.. Arthur 9. Rideout, the chief con
sulting surgeon of the Institute will bt
in personal charge. r. q
Office hours from Q a. m. to s p. m
No Sunday hours.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-By ]. l. Bachtel, 1888 s.
Howard ST., large 7-room dwelling,
near where pavement ends, S. Main
st., with cemented cellar, well, els
tern, good barn, and lot 55x1S0 feet.
You cannot hesitate long at $1650.
Pleasant home, w. Market ST.. $500.
Elegant 10-room dwelling, Bachtel
ave, $2250. S-room dwelling and lot
62x15O feet, just few steps from
Hotel Buchtel, $4,000. New Groom
house S High ST., $140O Desirable
city lot at $3.50.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

FOR sALE--The John Snyder prop.
erty on North Portage st., Doyles.
town, o., containing two lots, an s.
room house, large cellar, good fur.
mace, o two-room summer house
good barn and all necessary out
buildings, good well and cistern wa
ter; also good fruit Of oil kinds. For
particulars inquire Of Louis I.
Buehl, agent for Snyder heirs, Clin-
ton, o. 24S-25O w3'
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

FARM-25 acres, good condition for
gardening, 3 miles south of Akron,
for sale or exchange for Akron prop
erty. Also one of 4S acres @ miles
: N. w. of Akron, and another of 81
acres, 8 miles west of Akron. @. III.
e. 3. q. Jones, Room 50, Central Of
fee building, Akron, Ohio.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

PIrTsBURG, Feb. 5.

PITTsBURG. Feb 5.
wHEAT-No. 1 red. 65lzrG6s1ac.
CORN-No. yellow, shelied, 37I4 G3IIac; No.
yellow, ear, 40(Gi0Isc.
oATs-No. white. 3o1zta3lc; No. white
a3zCGy0c: extra, No. white 29d29}:; regular
No. 3, 2s<92ac.
HAY-No. timothy, $l4.25el4.50: No. 2 do
slS.O0Gl35o; packing hay. s.50Gs.0o; No.
clover, mix ed, sl301gl3.2o. No clover, $50,
C9l325; loose. from wagon, sl4.509l5.J0.
BUTTER-Elgin prints, 27(J2Itac; creamery
Elgin, 25IaNZ7c; Ohio, 2+(S25c; dairy, 1TGlsc
low grades, ligl5c.
EGGS-Fresh, nearby, l9G20c; strictly fresh
candied, 22(923c; storage, l4Gl5c.
SHEEsE-Full cream, Ohio, l3i46llc; three
quarters, l2Gl215c: New York state, full
cream, new. l3794l lGl4c; Ohio Swiss, l217(g l3Izc
Wisconsin. i4(gl5c; 5-pound brick cheese 49,:
@14c; limburger. new, l3Gl31zc.
POULTRY-Chickens alive, small, 50G51c
per pair; large, fat, 75Gs5c: dressed, l2Gl3
per pound; springers, 50G60c per pair; large
55a6Oc dressed, lSGl4c per pound; ducks
dressed. l3Glic per pound: springers, live, A
955c per pair; turkeys, 8GlOc; dressed, lSG
lac.
oAME-Pheasants, s7.5ods.50 per dozen
prairie chickens, s6,ONG700 quail, sl.5Ud2.0)
rabbits 3JCgS5c per pair; squirrels, sl.0oGl .
per dozen wild turkeys, l5Gl7c per pound
venison, l5gl6c whole 22C925c per pound fol
saddles.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.

DR.. J. j. Travis, of heretofore long
and extended practice of medicine
and surgery in Michigan. now perma-
nently located in this city, desires to
call the attention of friends and the
public to his present location. Rooms
22 and % Kelly block, South Howard
ST., Akron. 24S-25O+
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS
The most elegant suburban home in
Summit county; large house of 0
rooms, hard wood finish, good eel
lar, heater, good barn. six acres of
land. Street cars pass door, This
. property is beyond question the fin.
est property OH the market. WIN
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

hound, female; dark
brown; lower front legs white; with
white spots OH breast. Liberal re-
ward will be paid for information
leading to the whereabouts of the
dog or his return to 1OS N. Howard
street. 23T tn
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

10000 U. S. CARTRIDGE-Souvenir
knives, each engraved "Lawton
Fund" will be given away with
every subscription of % cents or
more. Aid heroic mans widow
and obtain useful souvenir of the
late war. Send money by mail or
p. o. order, with your address to
COL J. j.. Donavan, u. s. Army,
Louisville Hotel, Louisville, Ky.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
variety In Postage Stamps.

According to a London journal, the
number of postage stamps now current
in the world is 1851. England has
181 and her colonies S,S43. The Unit
ed States has only 26S different kinds,
while the little republic Of Salvador
finds use for as many as 27o.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
Hides.
Farm Produce.

Butter. Elgin creamery, per b, 25o
Butter, country, per lb, Is to l8c
Butter, cooking, per lb. l0c
Lard, country, pc lb, &c
Lard compound 59Ac.
Lard, city, per lb. SIC
Eggs, strictly fresh, per doz zoo
Chickens, live. per ID Ito SC
Chickens, dressed, per lb 10 TO llc
Turkeys, dressed l2c
Ducks, dressed lie
Potatoes, per bu 81 to 40c
Navy beans, per bu, 1926
Marrowfat beans, per bu, $50
Maple syrup, per gal, S. to 700
Onions, per bu, 40c
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

w. II. COLEMAN, Justice of the
Peace and Notary, 205 Wooster ave.
Houses on monthly payments. choice
lots On Wooster ave will be sold at n
sacrifice, also greenhouse equipments
cheap. A 45 horsepower boiler, al
most new. l have the finest allotment
in Akron. Lots G0x175 from $10O to
5000. Come to see me.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

Or. Bulls Cough Syrup never dIsappoinis
those who use it for obstinate coughs,
colds and irritations of the throat
and lungs. 1t stands unrivaled as
remedy for throat and lung disease.
Sold by all druggists for 20 cts. s
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
LOST.

MONEY-becauso he did not get an
Abstract of the Abstract Title Guar
antee and Trust Co. See to it before
you give up YOUR MONEY. Tel.
No. ., or call at 226 S. Main st. III.
NJ. Hollinger, Secretary.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

FOR SALE--A good COW, half Jersey
and half Red Poland; also a one
horse wagon and good driving horse.
Apply at Thos. Howland's blacksmith
shop; N. Main st. 2i7-252*
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

WANTED-To interest small amount
of local capital in the most prominent
Life Insurance Company Of it's kind
in the state, and party to act as To-
cal trustee. Six per cent. guaran-
teed in addition to fees as trustee.
Address Box 95, Cleveland, o. 25Oa
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
stsrmshIp Tickets 10 Europa

Via all leading lines at lowest rates.
For tickets and full information be
sure aud see @. ID. Honodle, ticket
agent, Union depot, Akron. Jan 4-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
RETAIL PRICES.

Butter, Elgin creamery. per lb. 300
Butter, country, per ID, 25c
Butter, cooking, per lb, l2lac
Oleomarger1ne, per Id, 20c
Lard, country, per lb, l0c
Lard, city, per ID, l0c
Lard, compound, per lb, SC
Eggs, strictly fresh per doz, 25c
Chickens, live per ID. 10 to lie
Chickens, dressed per lb, lac
Turkeys, dressed 15c
Ducks. dressed 13c
Potatoes, per bu, 6Oc
Oats, per bu, 80 to 32c
Corn, ear, per bu, 25c
Corn, shelled, per bu, 45c
Corn, cracked, per ID, 1c
Hay, baled, per cwt, 75c
Straw, baled, per cwt, 40c
Onions, per bushel 81.
Celery, per bunch l5c
Cheese.
York State. per lb, 1Sc.
Swiss, per lb, 1Sc.
Full cream, per lb, lSc
Miscellaneous.
Salt, per bbl, wadsworth s1.lo, n
Y. $l.l5
Rock salt, per lb, lc
Oil meal, per lb, &c
Crushed oyster shells, 55c q cwt.
Crushed bone, per lb, 2lec
Linseed oil, boiled per gal SOC
Linseed oil, raw per gaI, 5Sc.
Turpentine, per gal, 75c
White Lead per cwt, So.
Nails, Sd wire common per cwt,
1915 =
Nails, Sd steel cut common per cwt
So. 80
Lumber.
Hemlock bill stuff $50 per m
Norway bill stuff s24 per m
Yellow pine siding No. $2S per m
Yellow pine flooring No. l common
$26 per II
Yellow pine ceiling No. $2S per m
White pine lath No. l, $500 per II
White pine lath No. 2 $3.50 per 1000
Clear red cedar shingles $3.50 per
1000.
Clear hemlock shingles sa.76 per
1000.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

PUBLISHING co. of
Canton, Ohio, has established a
temporary office at No. 900 S. Main
st. All persons having business
witF this company will please call
at Office. NJ. Green, manager.
24S-251%
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

FOR RENT.-Front room, down stairs,
furnished, furnace heat, near bust
ness part Of town. Apply to Il. j,
Hoskin. Democrat office. 224-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
BANKS.

"A SAVINGS ACCOUNT--Is friend
in adversity." Start the new year
right by opening savings account
with the Central Savings bank. 3
per cent interest paid on deposits.
Separate department for ladies and
special attention given to their ac-
counts. Jan. 6, 1901"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

NOTICE-I will buy all the old horses
and mares that you do not want to
keep over winter. II. g. Thinner
man, PIG Furnace St. Akron, O.
Tel. 326. 1855 If
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

FOR sALE--If you want first
class driving horse, finely mated
coach or carriage team, call mt Stein.
er's Stock Barn, No. 1850 South Main
at. Nothing but frst-class horses
kept in stock. N. r. Steiner, Propr.
Tel. 1874. John Q. Martin, Mgr.
nnch is. 1900
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
WANTED.

lF YOU WANT to buy Il grocery, if
you want to sell your grocery, if you
want to buy saloon, if you want to
sell your saloon or any other bust
ness, call on e. NJ. Young, room 30
and 81 Akron Savings bank build
ing. Telephone. 932.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Suitable for gentleman,
a pleasant room. with furnace heat
and, gas. Toilet room convenient.
Enquire at 51S West Market st.
.@N 24S-250s
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
MONEY TO LOAN.

~---------------------
MONEY TO LOAN-From $500 and
upward on household goods or any
chattel security and allow the goods
to remain in your possession. Can
\, repay us in monthly installments.
Y Room IA, Arcade block. Office hours
$50 to 11:30 am, 80 TO s pm, 7
toSS pm. l.. @. Miller.
9O0-321 If
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

WANTED-A modern equipped house,
with from to 10 rooms; rent not to
exceed $40. Centrally located. Ad-
dress House." care this office.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

sell for less than cost Of buildings.
A bargain. Thos. L. Childs, Mt.
torney, Walsh block.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

WANTED--Sltuation as clerk, porter,
OF to do other work about Office or
store. Good references. 8. D.
Richeson, sos Bell st. 239 tfa
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

MONEY-Money in any amount, 5 to
per cent. Rate of interest depends
on amount wanted and security offer
ed. Call up 10 and find out our
terms. No delay, II you want money
quick. The Bruner- Goodhue- Cooke
Co. .itr ,rv
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

$1,000 to loan, in sums to suit Dor
rover.
]. I. BACHTEL,
1SS Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
stops the Cough
nd works Off the Cold.

laxative Bromo. Quinine Tablets cure q cold
In one day. No Cure, No Pay, Price ESQ.,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

WE WANT-Property to sell and
rent; quick sales made and careful
attention given.
p. P. BOOK & CO.,
800 South Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
WANTED--MALE HELP.
WANTED--FEMALE HELP.

WANTED-Girl wanted for general
housework; no washing; good wages.
Mrs. Della Strunk, 12S North Hows
ard st. 243 tt
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
PITTsBuRG. Feb. 5.

ssuuIeS'
p,
iiHno NO. Gu d,
CATTLE-Supply fair % cars on sale
we quote as foilows' Extra, So'oOao.oo:
prime So:."go.o1, GOOD, >ovSso.~o' roy, @ >4,le
Cow tair' a.oVg4:oo; good Dutehers st<ye
4oo; common, So'Sogo'sU heiers' $4,000
oxen' S'oVgI'o; oulls ana stags, Sa:o0s i'oI, !,
common 70 good 1at COWS SA'oSLZo; good
iresh COWS, fo.eVgoO'Vv' iair COWS aho spring
ers, sSo:VVgoo'oo' bologna cows, stu,o"
HoSo-fecelpts ioerai' ABOUT % cars mar
ket STEADY at SATURDAY closing prices We
quote; frime medlnm and heavy 1orkers'
so'o; heavy nocs, so.oso'u nght horkers
and PIGS, soVG@o'oo; roughs, *S.2ogL'o:
ShEEP AND LA AMbS-Suppiy iair' 10 ioads
on sale marKeo steaay; we quote as tolloWs
Choice ~ethers' so..IgoW goou' %, 70 o,to,ga,so' @ %
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

Timothy, No. bulk per ton, $i2.
Glover and timothy, No. ! baled
per ton, III to $I2.
Clover and timothy, No. bulk per
ton, 5000 TO sll
Glover, No. ] baled per ton, 1900
Clover, No. bulk per ton, ~
Straw.
Wheat, baled per ton, $500
Wheat, bulk per ton, So
Oats, baled per ton, S5.25
Oats, bulk per ton, $3.50
Rye, per tons $50
Rye, bundle, sll per ton
Meats.
Beef, live per ID, 3 to 51kc
Beef. dressed per lb, 9 to $40
Pork, live per 1b 80 to 41sc
Pork, dressed per lb &c
Mutton, live per lb 81 to 41kc
Mutton, dressed per lb &c
Lamb, dressed per lb 816c
Lamb, live per lb AZ to DC.
Veal, live per lb to 5
Veal, dressed per lib &c
Ham, cured per lb "a to 10Zo
Shoulder, cured per Id &c
Bacon, cured per lb 8 TO 91ac
Beef, dried per lb 10 to 15c
Lard, country kettle, sac.
Lard, simon pure, 71ac.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-30
CONDITION OF THE MEN.
America Mariangello and August
Bonnani Resting Easily at the
Lackawanna Hospital.

America Mariangello and August
Bonnani. the two Italian miners who
were shot, week ago last night at
Jessup. by Peter Chipriano. are resting
easily at the Lackawanna hospital,
where they were taken the day follow
ing the shooting. The bullet which had
taken effect on Bonnani was discovered
by means of the X-rays, and removed.
but neither of the cartridges which
lodged in Mariangellos body have been
taken out.
The one struck him in the left shoul-
der and the other in the right leg.
Luckily, no bones were broken, and as
the bullets do not seem to incommode
or pain the young Italian. it is more
than likely that they will be allowed
to remain where they are, as they can
not be located at present by the X
rays, and the physicians do not wish
to probe for them.
AS has before been noted in these
columns, Mariangello is a magnificent
specimen of humanity, having a splen-
did physique and great strength. He
will probably pull through. Both OF
the men prove very good patients. be-
ing quiet, docile and good-humored.
When seen at the hospital yesterday
Mariangello chatted with a Tribune
man and inquired after the health OF
Chipriano. 1t is a noteworthy fact that
neither of the men seem to cherish any
particular malice against the man who
| tried to kill them. Mariangello says
| Chipriano was always quarrelsome, ant
| that, in fact, he had left Italy because
| his ugly disposition had made his ma
| tive village a trile warm for him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-30
RETURNS CONFIDENTIAL. .
Assurances Received with Reference
to the Mercantile Appraisement
That Is Now Being Made.

A somewhat uneasy feeling has per-
vaded the bosoms of the wholesale mer-
chants of this city, for fear that the
appraisement of the mercantile ap-
praiser will be published and the exact
business done by them be thus made
known to the public.
They felt this would injure their
business and they held a meeting to
forestall it. at which John Il. Porter, A.
w. Dickson and NJ. j. Healey were ap-
pointed committee to wait on County
Treasurer NJ. j. Kelly to see what could
be done concerning the matter. The
latter wrote for information to the
auditor general of the state and in re-
sponse received this communication:
Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. %. 1900.
NJ. J. Kelly, ESD, Treasurer Lacka-
wanna County, Scranton Pa.
Dear Sir: In reply TO your letter OF the
o3d instant would sa! that it is the in
tcntion of this department to issue ell =
cular of instructions as to the form III
which the mercantile list is to be pub
lished or advertised. 1t is not the III
tcntion of the dupc rtment that the vol
ume Of businees Of each dealer shall be
advertised. The commonwealth Of Pcnl-
Sylvania does not propose to go into the
mercantile rating agency business, FOL
the rating of busino SIS in the state.
The main object to be attained is t.
secure Il sworn return of the exact vol
ume of business transacted during the
previous calendar year for the purpose
of securing IL uniform and equitable basi:
for issuing IA mercantile license. Whcr
those returns have been received and ti.t
official notice has been delivered. then, tC
all intent and purpose, the act has beer
complied with and the desired end at
tanned. These returns, being sworn to
| will be far more correct as a commercial
or mercantile rating than the report %
any mercantile rating agency now in eN
istel ce.
1t is into nded that these returns or re
ports shall be confidential and not opei
To the public for inspection. We entire
ly agree v ith the Wholesale Dealers as
! sociation of Scranton in this matter.
Very truly yours.
Sam Matt Fridy,
Deputy Auditor General.
Per Myers.