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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
The Bible Man.
Editor OF The Tribune

Editor OF The Tribune
Sir; am quite sure that many Of yonr read.
ers will he interested in new word from '.Thc
Bible Man."
I have just returned from a tour Of six
months in four counties Bradford, sullivan,
Lyroming ani Sus'luchanna- having Travelled
l,0sl miles with horse and carriage, with nv
surrey changed into real "Bbc DEPOSITORY -
making 34i6 calls AT homes and business
places Of the people, distributing s,iG5 vol.
umes Of, the Scripturcs2.20 by sale and 26t
by gift; supplying lS' destitute families and
9O individuals that were not personal owners
OF q Bible or Testament.
II was my privilege also to visit many Of
the churches Of the different dcnominat ions,
and to deliver l0i sermons and addresses in
the interest OF the work of the Bible society
The pastors and friends Of the Bible gave us a
welcome and encouragement almost without cX.
eeption. We found greater demand for the
Scriptures and distributed more volumes than
ever before in a half year.
IN three years and half I have Travelled
l2.0H miles. while engaged in this home mis-
sjonary work, distributed 0,li2 volumes Of the
Scriptures, supplied 526 destitute families and
3l57 individuals and delivered 500 sermons and
addresses
expect to spend month In Chicago visit.
ing our daughters. Mrs. DIR. J, W. Mcclure and
Miss Maude Fay Lewis. and then return to re-.
p,me the "Biblc work" in Lackawanna county
about ~ last of November.
Yours truly.
u. q. HARMED.
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ors and employees IN both instances,
and an adjustment is expected 10 De
| reached at any hour.
worL yestsrd.v n,orninp George
| Speeder. the Objectionable assistant
| foreman, was relieved and as this was
| the only thing standing in the way
| of the men going in. they all resumed
work.
The Nav Aug Coal companys en-
| ployes who staid out because they
| did not understand that the company
| had acceded to their demands also
returned Yesterday morning.
A committee from the Sterrick Creek
colliery waited on President r. II. Wat
kins. of the Temple Iron company, yes-
terday and had a conference regarding
the minor grievances which the men
'complained of, Everything was satis-
factorily adjusted in a pleasant, amic-
able way. The men indicated a desire
for semi-monthly pays, and Mr.. Wat
kins at once, and with no evident re-
luctance, said their desire would be
gratified with the formality of making
the demand which the law provides.
The Manville collery, operated on al
ternate months by the Delaware, Lack
awanna and Western and Delaware
and Hudson companies. will be started
up today by the latter.
,,,r,,,,
. LEI "a
fresluent Mitchell lett Tor HaZleton
yesterday afternoon, accompanied by
MS secretary, MISS motifs ana John
Fahy, president OF district NO. y. He
w"s to attend mass meeting or min
ers at McAdoo last night; Tonight ne
Will go to New York to address mass
meeting of cigar makers at Cooper
Union, and tomorrow night Is to be
at Nanticoke, the home of District
President L. ID. D.Nlcholls. On Saturday.
Mr. Mitchell Will leave for the national
headquarters OF the United Mine
workers in indianapolis Ind, and af-
ter Strengthening out his business
affairs will return to his home in
Spring Valley. ILL.,. for much needed
rest.
Before leaving. yesterday, Mr..
Mitchell expressed himself as deeply
gratihed at the many kindnesses
soma - "''' ~ ~, Wv ''ee CIV. 'l.'He'' =
80 y" 40 WV ''s''" W
toii' ana Saha ne Wouid ever ho'o
scranton ana her people IN fond re-
membrance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
PERSONAL.

Miss Alice Warner, Of Mulberry street, is Wis
iting friends in Washington, y. {.
Thomas Donohuc. of this city, has been elected
secretary of the Junior class at the Dickinson
Law school.
Miss NJ. +. lIealcy, OF Wyoming avenue. is in
Philadelphia, attending the wedding Of her
brother, James W. lcalcy.
Richard r. Window, travelling passenger agent
OF the Old Dominion Steamship company. was
In the city yesterday on brief business mis-.
sion.
DR.. Harry Van Bergen and wife, formerly of
this city, and Miss katherine Van Bergen, of
Carbondac, have gone to Los Angeles, Cal,
where they will make their home.
Mrs Henry Sivclly gave Halloween party
to sixteen invited friends at the Speedway
House on Tuesday evening. An elaborate pig
roast dinner was served, and the guests were
handsomely entertained with vocal and instru.
mental music.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01

Select Councilman John Il. Roche, of
the Seventh ward, will introduce in Sc
lect council tonight an ordinance pro-
viding for u special election for the
purpose Of submitting to the vote of
the taxpayers of the city proposal to
| issue bonds in the sum of 100000 for
the purpose of paying off all judg-
ments and all other adjudicated claims
now outstanding against the city.
The issuance of 100000 worth OF
bonds for such purpose, while being
technically an increase Of the citys in
debtedness, is not in reality an in
crease, inasmuch as it would be mere
ly the substitution of one debt for an
other. Nevertheless, as it is a tech
nical increase, it cannot be done with
out the consent of a majority Of the
taxpayers of the city.
The necessity Of having such an issue
of bonds has long been apparent to
those who have any knowledge of
municipal affairs. There are now out
standing against the city some $4,000
worth of judgments and other adjudi-
Gated claims. BY the latter are meant
damage claims which councils have
authorized the settlement of.
Edcu ana every one OIL tneSe Juug-
ments and claims bears interest at the
rate of six per cent. per annum until
paid. Each year there is appropriated
for the purpose of paying them a sum
averaging about $4,000, known as the
judgments and incidentals appropra-
tion. This appropriation is generally
diverted to other purposes and very
little of 1t Is ever used in paying OFF
judgments.
Now. municipal bonds generally bear
interest at the rate of three and a half
or four per cent, so that the issuance
OF 100000 worth of these bonds to pay
off the judgments is purely and simply
a business proposition, which means
the saving of two per cent. interest an
nually on that amount.
Mr.. Roche believes that there can be
no possible objection to the proposition,
either on the part Of councilmen or tax
payers. and hopes to see the ordinance
speedily passed and the issuance of the
bonds authorized by the voters.
The 100000 will not quite wipe out
the total amount of judgments with
their accrued interest, but it is ex-
pected that if a liberal appropriation is'
made for judgments and incidentals
next year that this can be done.
The question of providing for such
an issue Of bonds has been discussed in
and around city hall for the past year,
but Mr.. Roche is the first one to take
any active step in the matter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.
Frank Sloane and George E. Davis
Had Too Much Jewelry.

Frank Sloane and George II. Davis
two men of ragged gait and rather
disreputable appearance were yester-
day afternoon arrested on suspicion
by Detective Moir, Mounted Officer
Bloch, and Constable VIII Thomas,
The men were secretly trying to dis
pose of an amount of jewelry, and
this came to the ears of the police.
The two We're arrested yesterday
afternoon in Penn avenue hotel and
We're found to have in their possession
a package containing an amount of
cheap watch-fobs and scarf pins, and
some jewelry, which was of consider
able value. They were taken to the
Central station. and to-day will be
given strict examination.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
EXPLOSION AT
PANCOAST Mine
Thomas King, Peter McKetrick, Geo.
Barnes and an italian Laborer
Were All Seriously Burned.

At $50 o'clock yesterday morning a
pocket of gas in one of the chambers
Il the Pancoast mine became ignited
and in the explosion which followed,
Thomas King, of Parker street, North
Scranton; Peter McKetrick, of Price
burg: George Barnes and an Italian
laborer named Peters, We're all seri-
ously burned.
King was taken to the Lackawanna
hospital, and the other men We're re-
moved to their homes. The explosion
occurred some time after the men had
entered the chamber and begun work.
There was loud report, fierce blaze
and every one of the four laborers was
more or less injured. King, whose in-
juries were the most serious, was i'm
mediately taken to the Lackawanna
hospital. He was badly burned about
the face and arms.
McKetrick's burns were of a similar
nature. All the men Were last night
reported to be resting easily.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
Winter Excursion Tickets on the
Pennsylvania Railroad.

ON November the Pennsylvania
Railroad company will place on sale
at it's principal ticket offices excursion
tickets to all prominent winter resorts
in New jersey, Virginia. North and
South Carolina. Georgia, Florida,
Cuba and Central America. The tick
cts will be sold at the usual low rates.
with the usual liberal return limits.
The magnificent facilities of the
Pennsylvania railroad, with its many
connections and through train service,
make this the favorite line for winter
travel.
An illustrated book. descriptive Of
winter resorts. and giving routes Of
travel and rates for tickets. will be
furnished free after November l on
application to ticket agents ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
MAY SECURE AN INJUNCTION.
Mayor Doesn't Believe That Dye,
Should Be Paid,

Should common council tonight pass
the resolution providing for a settle
ment of the claims of ex-Patrolmen
Dyer and Saul against the city, over
Mayor Moir's head. it may be that his
honor Will go into court to secure an
injunction restraining the city from
paying the claim of Dyer.
He believes that while Saul may be
entitled to his money. having filed a
claim, that Dyer is not. inasmuch az
there Is no claim of his to settle. 1t is
pretty definitely understood that the
mayor will apply for such an injunc-
tion ii the resolution is passed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
DRIVER BoY KILLED.
William Walburns Struck by Fall
Ing Slab Of Rock.

William walbirne, a driver boy in
the Cayuga mine, was instantly kille |
by fall of roof yesterday morning
about 10 o'clock. The boy was wait
ing for the men to load the car in a
chamber and was sitting on the
ground, when slab OF rock. with
out the least warning, fell, killing him
instantly.
The men removed II as quick
~ as possible, but the boy was
dead when picked up. The limp body
was removed to the surface and tn =,
mine ambulance summoned. The
physician said that death had been
instantaneous. The remains We're
taken to the boys home. on Brick ave-
nue.. Young Walburne was IL years
of age and well liked among his com.
rades.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
MADAME DAvENPoRT's TALK.
She Addressed Number of Women
at the Jermyn,

The parors at the Jermyn We're
crowded yesterday morning to hear
Madame Charlotte Davenport's talk on
health. She gave most interesting
exposition of the possibilities which are
neglected by the average woman--pos-
sibilities which will not only keep her
young but perpetuate the beauty and
charm which all women covet. She de-
clared that If they but took the proper
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
Card of Thanks.

desire to thank my many friends
for their expressions of kindness and
able assistance during my recent be-
reavement and especially to the ch ,irs
of the Methodist Episcopal church of
Dunmore and Presbyterian church of
Petersburg for their services so kindly
rendered and so freely given.
w Edwarl Fries,
941 Prescott Avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
CALL FOR FOUR YEARS MORE.

John Williams sterling worth and business
type why Mckinley should be elected in the fol-
lowing language:
I believe custom of reelectng successful
administration been such and hence
doubt his qualihca-
integrity
affairs the government
reelection of President Mckinley because
have proved blessing all over the
confidence theories
country demands the
Mckinley The business and the laborng call
, for four Of administration"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
RECEIVING THE RETURNS.
Arrangements Made by Republican
County Committee.

on election night the Republican
county committee will receive returns
in the large unoccupied store room on
the first floor Of the Burr building on
Washington avenue.
Telephone and telegraph instruments
will be put in and the returns from
county state and nation will be read
as received
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
ToN1GHT's WRESTLING MATCH
Frank Gehle Arrived in the City
Last NIGHT.

Frank Gehle, of Piqua. O., who is tc
wrestle M. j. Dwyer tonight at tn:
Scranton Bicycle club. made his ap.
pearance at The Tribune office last
night, looking hale and hearty. He re.
ports himself in the pink of condition
and looks the part.
Mr.. Dwyer last night posted his $1OC
bet with The Tribune, and this morn
ing Mr. Gehle will post the SIS balance
of his side wager.
Tickets for tonights match can he
secured at Florey & Brooks store
Phelps drug store, Connolly & Wal
lace's store. and from members of the
Bicycle club.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
TO WIPE OUT
JUDGMENTS
ROCHE WANTS A SPECIAL BoNI
ISSUE OF 10000

Will Introduce an Ordinance Pro-
viding for Special Election to Sc
cure Taxpayers Consent-There
Are Now About $4,000 Of Out
standing Judgments Which Are
Drawing Six Per cent. Interest.
Whereas Bonds Could Be Floated
at Probably Three and Half.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by
MILLIONS Of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN
II soorIiES the CHILD, soFTENs the GUNS,
M.LAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLIC, and
is the best remedy for DiARRHoEA. Sold BY
Druggists in every part OF the world. be sure
and take no other kind. twenty-five cents .
bottle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
MORE ELECTION OFFICERS.
They Were Appointed Yesterday by
the Court,

The following election officers We're
appointed by the court yesterday:
John j. Jones, majority Inspector of Third
district. Fourth ward. Scranton.
Arthur Long, majority inspector of Second
district Sixth ward, Dunmorc.
Griffith T. Price, Judge OF election, Third
district Fourth ward, Scranton.
William G. Gwyn, judge Of election, First
district, Old Forge.
II. A. Zimmerman. Judge Of election, Second
district, Sixth ward, Dunmorc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
When You Get a Headache

don't waste minute but go to your
druggist ana get box of Krause's
Headache Capsules. They will pre-
vent pain, even though your skull
were cracked. They are harmless, too.
Road the guarantee. Price 25c. Sold
by Matthews Pros. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01

BY Monday at the latest it Is con-
fldently expected all the miners will
have returned to work in the Lacka-
wanna region. The only men still idle
are those of the Forest Mining COM
pany at Archibald and the Green Ridge
Coal company in this city. Confer
ences have been held between operat-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
REPUBLICAN MASS MEETING.
Was Held Last Night in Tompkins-
VILE

An enthusiastic Republican meeing
was held last night in Tompknsville.
A crowd of large proportions was gath
cred in the principal hall of the town
when the meeting was called to order
by Chairman John Cure.
Excellent addresses were made by w.
r. Lewis. G. NJ. Watson. H. c. Huber
and H. r. Van Dusen. The enthusias-
tic manner in which their remarks were
received would indicate that big Re
publican majority will be rolled UP next
Tuesday in the pretty little town.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
Change in Time Table.

After Nov. the N. Y, o. & w. rail-
road will discontinue running their
trains Nos. 203, which leaves Scranton
at 3i5 p. M, and 204, arriving here at
10.45 a. m., until further notice. +*
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
MORE MINERS
RESUME WORK
FOREST AND GREEN RIDGE COL
L1ERIEs STILL TIED UP.

Obnoxious Boss at the Clark Tunnel
Removed to Satisfy the Demands
of the Employes-Nay Aug Col
liery Men Return Upon Being
Brought to Understand the Terms
of the Offer-President Mitchell
Leaves with Many Tokens of Re-
gard-Greeting from Dilcher.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
Money Still Flowing in for Home for
the Eriendless

The contributions to the Home for
the Friendless fund are still coming
In and are thankfully received. The
following are acknowledged:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01

expects to reside here permanently
just as soon as he can arrange to
move his family from his present
home in NanticOke.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01

mittees to meet your employers, sec to 1t that
you appoint your most conservative men.
Treat your supcrintcndcnts with the utmost
courtesy and avoid anything that will tend to
widen any breach that may have resulted from
the strike. Your chief aim should he to bring
about the most harmonious relations. Treat your
EMPLOYERS as you would have them treat you,
and the day will not bc far distant when the
operator will not only not hesitate. but will
anxiously meet the miner in general joint
conference. | trust that conditions will ob.ain
which will make It unnecessary for You to ever
again have recourse to strike. either local oi
general.
4 circular Of instruction bearing on tho Qucs.
tion of aililiation with non.union men Is now
being prepared and will be issued by President
Nichols IN the course Of few days Take no
action of your own accord In this matter in
the meantime.
hope the mine workers will rcligiouSly live
up to the constitution Of their organization.
and that II any difficulties arise, they will con-
suit the district president before taking any
decisive action. Fratcrnaly
Fred Dchcr.
National Executive Board. u. NJ. W. OF A.
Scranton, Pa, Oct. 81.
The district officers. through Presi-
dent Nichols. last night presented Mr..
Dilcher with a beautiful collection of
anthracite coal novelties.
District President T. d. Nichols
remains in Scranton for a time and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01

Steam Heating and Plumbing.
P. F. & M. T. Howley .23t Wyoming ave,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
OURNEW |
CARPETS

lower grades the pat
terms are handsome and
the colorings so fine that
they have the appear
ance of very much more
expensive goods-for in
stance. many Of our in
grains are made up in
Brussels patterns and et-
fects, so that a room can
be made to look very
pretty at a small ex-
pense. Our 69c ingram
Is as good an ingram
carpet you can get Tor
ooc and worth soc more
than a half dollar in
grain in wear. We give
a carpet sweeper with
every purchase of carpet
amounting to $500 or
over. Ask for it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01
II aCkaWanna
"THE"
laundry.
:sF Penn Avenue. A. B. WAPMAN
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.
for Oct. 81, 1900.

Local data for Oct. 81, 1900
Highest temperature ................. - degrees
Lowest temperature ................ ij degrees
Humidity:
a. III. ....... ............... Sj per cent.
p. m. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. H per cent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01

are
verv
elegan t
and at
tractive
even in
tla
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-01

National Executive board, L. NJ. W. OF A.
Scranton, Pa, Oct. 81.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-06-29
NOVELTIES IN JEWELRY.

Many little pins and brooches are shown
to ornament the bodice and to catch up
draperies. Jeweled flowers, fleurs-de-lis
and similar designs of small size are thus
effectively employed
Very large amethysts are in favor. be-
ing utilized as the central stone in oval
brooches in which their strong coloring
is modified by border ornamentation OF
pearls or pearls and diamonds.
With evening costumes Of black lace,
net or other diaphanous fabric of black
a dog collar of jet passementerie is a
correct accompaniment. The expense
varies with the method of cutting the jet
paillcttes or nailhead ornaments.
The craze for jeHeled effects has
reached even sHpperdom, and all slippers
are decorated with buckles as ornate as
in the nalycon days of paste" Orna-
ment. They may be small, they may be
large, they may be brilliant or turquoise,
but buckles there must be OF some sort.
For the summer girl who goes yachting
are provided some very pretty white silk
belts with gilt buckles which are large
and square in their general outline, but
relieved with ornament CT running and
coiled ropes and an enamel fac-simile of
a yacht skmnling the water.
English jewelers. are making a specially
Of sporting and military designs in jewel
ry for both women and men, and the
fashion has it's followers here. One may
get dainty horseshoes of diamonds, hunt>
ing horns of gold. running foxes of gold
and jewels, hounds, hares, hunting whips,
golf clubs with pearl balls and ribbon
bows in gold, pheasants, partridges and
almost everything else suggestive of ones
favorite pastime, even to the trout
enameled in natural colors, or the perch,
salmon or pike. Swords, daggers, tiny
cannon and revolvers are worn by many
young women as souvenirs of brother or
lover in South Africa or the Philippines.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-06-29
RAILROAD MN Sk[PIICAL
1ccAI. OFFICIALS GENERALLY DIS
CREDIT THE REPORT OF
HILL COUP
TO TAKE NORTHERN PACIFIC
Ii Is Not Given CredeDce Among the
I.ocaI Railroad Officials, 50
Far as Can he Learned
Here.

Psilroad circles generally discredit the
rublfshed reports that President James ).
lin Of the Great Northern, is successful
ly completing plans for the control OF the
Northern Pacific.
Few who are well informed on Western
railway affairs are inclined to take the
reports with amy degree Of seriousness
6,raa+ Northern officials seen yesterday
slammed the story as a dream, without
7.estf.-e of truth Prominent men in North
e~r Pacific executive circles unite in the
SINE opinion. Said one Of them yester-
day afternoon:
Nothing which 7 have learned gives
amy reason for believing that the story
i- even based on truth. 7 regard it as
e,torcmely improbable that president nm
..-e,0uts such a venture. Northern IA
,.e, stock is not on the market to amy
extent. and The amount which IS acIuaAy
available is very slight. Certainly II Is
far too small to give any hopes Of even
influencing the control of the system
were il 10 go into Mr. Hills hands
NV own personal opinion is that 1t
-..-lrl be- far more reasonable TO DeLeVe
that Mr. Hill VIII soon retire from active
affairs and become chairman Of the Great
Northern board, leaving the drudgery OF
the presidents Office to other hands WnIe
at the same time retaining the headship
of affairs. His record in railroad circles
entities him 10 less hard work in his later
ufe and. concerning the probability of
this action. I have heard some things
which tend 10 give it color.
"Iu case Mr.. Hin should retire, I be
Heve Mr.. Darius Miller would become
the president of the road, acting under the
general direction of AIr Hill in matters
requiring the veteran railroad official 5
advice. He is a man who is held in high
esteem. and who is perfectly competent
To handle the affairs Of either the Great
Northern or any other extensive system.
Personally I am inclined to believe that
some talk of this contingency has started
the rumor that Mr. Hill is about to arrive
at the successful elimination Of what are
termed his pet plans, and viii then re-
tire"