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Evening star., 1900-10-16
Preparing to Resume Work.
STRIKERS GETTING RESTLESS.
Those in Wyoming valley Anxious TO
Return to Work.

W1LKESBARRE, Ia, OCTOBER lo->ooho
of the striking miners in the wyoming val
ley are getting restless over the delay IN
settling the strike. Many of them expected
to be at work by tomorrow, but II now
looks as though the fifth week would go py
without operations being resumed.
The operators here are still of one mind,
and say: If the men want to return to
work at the 10 per cent increase originally
offered they are at liberty to do So
There are many who believe the men in
the end will have to accept this, and the
operators know it: hence their firmness in
the decision not to grant any other conces-
sions.
Strikers Remain Out.
SHAMOKIN, Pa, October 16.-Despite an
active canvass made yesterday by a num-
ber Of men to induce miners to go to work
today at colleries between hero and Hick-
ory Ridge no one reported for duty this
morning. and the persons circulating pc
titions asking men to resume work pend
ing settlement of the terms of the Scran-
ton convention have been disappointed.
Marchers Reported Arrested.
TAMAQUA, Pa, October 16.-lt is re-
ported that a number of unruly marchers
were arrested by soldiers at various points
along the march, but nothing definite Is
known here, as the men, If arrested, were
picked up in the darkness along the noun
tain roads and either sent to Iock-ups or
released with a warning.
Between twenty-five and thirty men were
arrested by soldiers and all but few OF
them We're discharged. They were accused
Of carrying concealed deadly weapons ana
melting to riot.
Two miners on their way to work this
morning in the Nesquehoning district were
seTerely beaten.
CoaIdaIe's Welcome Frustrated.
COALDALE, Pa, October 16.-The local
union of the United Mine Workers met at
4 o'clock this morning and prepared to
welcome in q body the marchers from Ha-
zleton and vicinity, but the soldiers got
here before the strikers and dispersed the
meeting, ordering the men 10 their homes.
No Answer to Demands.
PHILADELPHIA, October 16.-Up to the
present time the Reading Company officials
have. given no formal consideration to the
demand of the mine workers convention
that the sliding scale be abolished. 1t had
been stated that a meeting might be held
today for the purpose. but inquiry at the
that no conference had been held and that
there is no indication of a meeting in the
near future. X. c. Luther general superin-
tendent of the cOmpany's mining property
reported to President Harris today that no
attempts had been made to operate any OF
the collieries.
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QUEsADA WANTS TO VOTE.
Porto Rfcan in St. Louis Appeals to
the Courts.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, October 16.-Juan Que
sada, a native Porto Rican who is en-
ployed in this city by a prominent business
house, appeared before Judge Clark Of the
court Of criminal correction to learn If he
was a citizen and entitled to vote in the
United States. Quesada tried to register
on Saturday, and the privilege was denied
him. He then appealed to the courts. Que
sada came to the United States on the
same ship with Gen. Miles, and has been
in ST. Louis fourteen months.
Judge Clark took the case under advise
ment.
Evening star., 1900-10-16
SURPRISED BY FILIPINOS.
Detachment of 24th Infantry Attacked
and Scattered.

MANILA, October 16. via Hong Kong
A detachment Of twenty men Of the oath
Regiment. while engaged in repairing tele-
graph wires, October 10. at a point near
San Jose, Nuevo Ecija province Isle de
Luzon. were set upon by 200 rebels and
were overpowered and scattered. Seven Of
the Americans reached San Jose, but 1t
probable that the remainder were captured.
The enemy surprised a party Of scouts
of the 43d Infantry at a point three miles
from Takloban, Leyte Island, killing three
Of the Americans at the first volley. Two
escaped and gave the alarm, but the enemy
succeeded in evading their pursuers. The
native police of Takloban had conspired to
surprise the Americans. The bodies of the
dead soldiers were badly mutilated.
Evening star., 1900-10-16
stove Trust Scheme Abandoned.

HAMILTON. Ohio, October 18.-Local
stove manufacturers have been advised
that the meeting to have been held in Chi
cago today to organic a combination of
stove manufacturers has been cancelled.
The scheme, which involved some $50. .OoO-
600 capital, 1t Is stated by g. local manu-
facturer, has been abandoned.
Evening star., 1900-10-16
pashssnder. hack From, Alaska.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 16 The
United States steamer Pathfinder has ar
rived here from Alaska. For several
months she has been engaged in survey
work at Norton bay, Fish river and other
far-northern points. The men on the Path
finder say that the natives of Alaska ara
rapidly dying on.
Evening star., 1900-10-16
King of saxony quite III.

DRESDEN, October 16.-The illness of
King Albert of Saxony has become more
acute recently. His majesty tainted yes
terday, causing considerable alarm 1t is
said his condition today has improved.
Evening star., 1900-10-16
Mail for the Klondike.

The Post Office Department has given
notice that until spring no mail matter
except letters will be sent to the Canadian
Yukon country, or to American post Offices
north of the Yukon river.
Evening star., 1900-10-16
Immense Coal Field. in Alaska

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. October 49,
The exploration party which went north
on the steamer Corwin has returned and
reports the discovery Of an immense field
Of coal near Cape Sabine, on the arctic
coast Of Alaska.
The grade 10 what in known - semi
bituminoua
Evening star., 1900-10-16
Personal Mention.

The condition Of Mr. George NJ Allen.
chief clerk of the first assistant postmaster
general, was unchanged today.
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TO SUCCEED SENATOR ROSS.
Meeting of Vermont Legislature
Elect United States senator.

MONTPELIER, VT, October 1.-THE two
houses of the state legislature met today to
elect United States senator to succeed
Jonathan Ross, who was appointed to nil
the unexpired term of the late Justin s.
Morrill,. The leading candidates were ex-
Governor VIM. P. Dillingham; and Repre-
sentative w. w. Groat, with Senator ftoss
as a possible compromise.
Evening star., 1900-10-16

atives Of the deceased reach here from
New Jersey. They are expected late this
afternoon.
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Notes and Personals.

Rev. Thomas de Gruchy and wife at
tended banquet in Carbondale on
Monday which was rendered the Bap-
list Ministerial association.
William Lewis. of West Elm street,
better known as "Sode,' has an
nounced himself as candidate for
common councilman of the Fifteenth
ward.
Dr.. George Il. Reynolds. of North
Main avenue. was cafled to Carbon
dale on Monday in consultation with
Dr. Niles on Il surgical case.
The Cleaners of the Simpson Metho-
dist Episcopal church will conduct an
apron sale and ice cream social next
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at
the home of DR.. and Mrs. T.. Y. Harri-
son. corner of Main avenue and jack
son street.
The Womans' Foreign Missionary
society of the Simpson Methodist Epis-
c"pai church will be entertained by
Mrs. Frank Shedd. of South Sumner
avenue Friday evening,
Cornelius Come~vs will address the
members of I.ackaWanna council.
Royal Arcanum. Friday evening on ihe
subject of Death ANA Tu%es.' The
annual election of officers will ocru:
the same evening.
Henry Williams, of North Main
avenue, has excepted 1t position with
the Clock Tobacco company as Il trav-
cling salesman. and leaves today for
a trip through New York state.
Prof. George Howell has been elect
cd delegate to represent the West
Scranton council oi the Modern Wood
men. at the state convention to he
held in Harrisburg in February. John
II. Phillips was chosen alternate.
Miss Minnie cawlcy, of Lafayette
street entertained friends Monday
evening in honor of her guest. Miss
Lulu MCGarry, of Honcsdalc
The Ladies' Aid society of the Belle
vuc Welsh Calvinistc Methodist
chur"h will conduct Il social this even
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Old Jupiter pluvius played sad havoc
with the attendance at the second
night of the Scranton Athletic club
fair but, while many were scared
away by his clustering antics, q good
~ crowd gathered to see what might
be seen and to buy promiscuously.
While the sDbrm on the outside in.
creased the jollity and mirth of the
people assembled increased likewise.
The evenings entertainment con-
sisted of phonograph concert by $.
j. Thurman. AS Il further incentive
for people to attend the fair Il hand
some door prize will be given away
each evening. No. 52S was the lucky
one Monday evening drawing Il hand
some paror lamp. The person holding
this number can call for the lamp at
any time.
Saturday afternoon will be children's
day and a boys suit of clothing and
girls hat will be offered as door prizes.
One of the features of the fair is the
gathering of chances by three little
tots. namely, Name Wirth. Celia Heller
and May Louisa Miller, ranging from
five to seven years.
The little girls are great hustlers
and can give their old competitors a
few. pointers in that business. The
Bumpernickel band is arranging for a
concert to be given on Saturday night.
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WEST ! SCRANTON

ful collection of dolls In one room be-
fore. \ word about u few of the most
striking. /. The lady from the execu-
tive mansion at Albany. In the right
hand booth as you enter the carnival
Is the famous Roosevelt doll, Il little
French lady in blue with the card at
tached bearing this inscriptions: Mrs.
Theodore Roosevelt, Executive Man
sion" .. The large doll in the window
dressed in blue silk who bears the dis
tinction of being the largest doll in the
room, is az tall asa fotlr-year-old child,
and is valued at $50. 3. The carnival
"Raby" seems to be the center of at
traction. almost real" Seems like
holding a real baby" "All ii lacks is
the ability to talk" you are the dear
est baby here and thus the talk con-
tinues down at the last booth. 4. The
"swellest" doll entered up to this date
is a large French doll. gowned in pink
organdie over silk. The beautiful dress
with its ruiies. tucking. etc, appeals to
the feminine heart but the dainty lin
gerie causes smothered eXclamatiOnS OF
delight from all visitors. Her compan-
ion dolly. in blue. seems almost like Il
sister, so near alike are they And we
might keep describing dolls for the re-
mander of the week. However. the
carnival is open to the public, and see
ing is better than reading" Visit the
carnival. l2I South Main avenue. and
see for yourself. Admission. ten cents.
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must first be removed before 1t Will
be thrown open for use.
The Sauquoit silk Mill Hose COM
pany. held a business meeting last
night in their rooms in the mill. after
which they held an enjoyable smoker.
The Ladies Aid society of the Cedar
Avenue Methodist church will hold a
regular business meeting this after
noon in the church parlors.
Philip Roach, of Jersey city, is
spending few days with his parents
on Cherry street.
on account of the present Athletic
club fair being held in Athletic hall,
Alder street, the Scranton sacnger-
rundc will meet tonight for rehearsal
in Richard Iuleger's hall. Maple
street and Pttston avenue.
The pastor of the Cedar Avenue
Methodist Episcopal church will be
assisted in special revival services by
the blind evangelist. Rev. Thomas
Houston, of New Jersey. Mr.. Hous-
ton is totally blind, yet is able to read
the Scripture with great facility. His
work as an evangelist has been sig
nally blessed to the saving of many
precious souls. All should hear him.
Services each evening at 7.3O o'clock,
except Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Myers. of ;3iS
Pittston avenue, are entertaining their
friend. Miss Maud vanlerveer, of Do
YER, N. ]. Miss Vandcrveer formerly
resided here and her many friends are
pleased to see her among us.
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Trouble Never Comes Single.

Michael Mcdonnell, of Frnk street
is an unfortunate fellow, and his cup
of sorrow is running over as Il result
He became eXuberant yesterday over
the prospects of being able to secure
his earnings semi-monthly. and in his
joy proceeded to fill his cup toos full,
and in consequence he is now bemoan
ing that fact in the solitude of cell No
= at the police station.
After furnishing many drinks. he
started home, and on the way had oc-
casi0n to cross Il trestling near the
Central shaft He could not maintain
his equilibrium and fell through. sus-
tanning injuries about the head thnt
caused Il miX-up in his think tank.
Evidently he was not observed after
his fall, and in a state of DerpleXity
wandered to the premises of William
GetZ at l.3 Fillmore avenue.
There he secreted himself in an out
house and fell into a stupor, from
which Patrolman John Thomas aroused
him some time later. The officer Cb-
served the cuts on McDonnells head
and took him to the West Side hospital
for treatment, after which he WAS
locked up. The police magistrate will
listen to his tale Of woe at o'clock
this morning.
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NORTH SCRANTON.

At the December meeting Of the Scranton
Mems society, to be held next Monday evening.
in the Providence Presbyterian social rooms.
MIR. Henry j. Carr, president of the American
Library association. will give the address. His
theme win he 'IibraricS and the Library Move
mcnl in the United States" President Carr will
uclt the subject IN popular way. lie is an
entertaining and instructive speaker
All contributions OF articles for the fair Dc.
partmcnt of the tar and festival tomorrow even.
IN. in the Providence Presbyterian social rooms.
should be len to-day with Mrs. Cris-luan, 2o11
North Main avenue.
At III" clos" nj the game o baSar ball
played last night in the auditorium by the
North End Stars and the trackcriurks the score
stood go ! in favor uT the stars. The basket
were thrown hv Evaus. Tigur and Davis for the
stars. while Miller threw the two baskets Tor
the cruckrrjar,i The Wilkes Barre Y. NJ {. A.
team, which was scheduled to play last night,
lelc,raphcd in the afternoon that they could not
come up, on account uf most ui their players
working in the stores, but game will be. ar
ranged with them in the near future. 10 decide
the championship of luchuwanrd and IuNelnc
counties. \ benefit game will he played neNt
Tuesday nigh. between the Stars and krystonc>
ion John Skingion, who had his leg broken six
weeks ago al the Auditorium white play ing with
the Stars,
An alarm OF lirc WAS ,rnt in from hos - yes.
trl,lay mulnnc. The blaze WAS caused by IN
oNoI-hcItrd stove in the home of Martin Mclain,
Rock street. The damage WAS but little.
OWNS To the quick arrival of Tie fire companies.
tn" Cumberland, Liberty and Excelsior Hose
companies responded.
Edward Collins, OF North Man avenue, has re.
signed his position with M",armh & Thomas,
ot larkuWanra avenue,
Al news matter viii receive prompt attention
Ii l,tt ~ tlp i!l InN which Ils l,ru nIurpI n
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DUNMORE DOlNGS.
Meeting of the School Board Last
Night-$6,O 900 Damage Done by
Tire-Other News Notes.

The school board held regular
monthly meeting last night. with
Messrs. Haggerty, irwin. Webber, Cos
tello and Spencer present.
The following were exonerated' from
taxes for the year 1900 Mrs. Jacob
Weaver, Mrs. Katherine Coyle, Mrs. p.
McCue, Mrs. L. Dilley. Mrs. j. s. Van
Duzen, Mrs. O'Malley. Mrs A. O'Mal-
Cullen, Mrs. McDonough, Warren Coon
estate. Mrs. James Brown, Mrs. An
drew Derby.
Superintendent Bovard's report was
read, showing, out of a total enrolment
of 1921, that an average of 2,12l We're
present during the past month. The
superintendent was empowered to de-
eide upon the length of holiday vaca-
tiOn.
The bond of the United States Fidel-
ity company for $4,000. offered by
Treasurer August Wahlers, was ac-
cepted. The secretary was ordered to
make a request in writing for the books
OF the eX-treasurer for years '95, 80. '91
and '9S, in order to assist the board in
determining it's indebtedness.
The following bills were ordered paid:
c. p. Russell, painting. S6 John Rice.
coal. $34.5O: O. J. Costello, sundries
$3.50: Arthur Barnes. typewrters. $56:
James Higgins. carriage. $1.5O: o. Y.
Brady. coal, $3990 F.. w. Osterhout,
wood. 81: express charges. $l.73: j. c..
Bone & Son. chemicals, S1.75.
The payroll for teachers and iani-
tors. amounting to s., ,623.25, was ordered
paid.
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Andrew Z:eeler Surprised.

.kpdrcW IeiSler, OF go Cedar avenue,
was rendered a most pleasant sur
prise party Monday evening al his
home. by a large number of his
friends. the occasion being his forty
ninth birthday. Mr.. and Mrs. Ziegler
proved jolly hosts and Il most pleasant
ana enjoyable evening WAS the result.
Fine selections on Sraphophone We're
rend, red by John Maier, Al solo was
sung by Ernest Heidcmaer, ana later
dancing was indulged in, followed by
refreshments.
Those present We're: Mr.. and Mrs.
David Maier, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Aluicr, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Barnickel,
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Miller, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry l3arnickel, Mr.. ana Mrs.
Irwin Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Matzcnbacher, Mrs. S. Mayer, Mrs. c.
II. Smith, r.. Heidamaier, Mamie Mai
er. Alice Barnickel, Nernu RarnickcI,
William Miller, Esther Miller, Ray
Miller, Arthur Smith, Mr. and Mrs. w.
T.oveland and children Ruth, Roy ana
Mira Ioveland, Mr.. and Mrs. William
\, Mayer ana children, Ralph, Violet
and Mildred, Adam Cambot, Michael
lNlnnerty, Earnest Earnickel, Arthur
Miller, David Maier, Thomas Maier,
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poison the kiss of the fontlest lovers.
and the thickened membralx1~ bedim
sight. impair hearing and destroy
taste.
Like the plague-stricken Egyptians a
cry of distress has gone out from
every household and the mildew of WOO
clings to every hearthstone.
Catarrh in some form, catarrh in
some stage turks as an enemy in the
slightest cough or cold and finishes it's
fiendish work in heart disease and con-
sumption.
No tissue. function. or organ Of the
body escapes it's ravageS; muscles
wither, nerves shatter, and secretions
dry up under it's blighting presence.
So stubborn and difficult of cure Ia
this dease that to invent a remedy to
cure chronic catarrh has been the am
bition of the greatest minds in all
ages.
Is it therefore any wonder that the
vast multitude of people who have
been cured of chronic catarrh by Pc
runa are so lavish in their praise Of
this remedy? That the discovery OF
Peruna has made the cure of catarrh
IL practical certainty is not only the
testimony of the people, but many
medical men declare it to be true.
AS Il drug store in this age OF tho
world is incomplete without Peruna,
it can be obtained anywhere with di-
rectionS for use. a complete guide for
the prevention and cure of catarrh and
all disease of winter, sent free by The
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus. Ohio.
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Morgan Sweeney Arrested.

Morgan j. Sweeney, of 737 Orchard
street, is a much arrested man, a war;
rant for his arrest being sworn out
yesterday before Alderman Lentes by
Valentine Simon. of Prospect avenue
charging him with committing an as
sau!t and with intent to kill.
Joseph Kuglcr, of Alder street, also
had him arrested yesterday on Il war
rant issued by Alderman Lentes charg-
ing him with assault and battery. The
trouble in this latter case is about Il
pile of brick, which Sweeney claims
belongs to him. kugler claims he had
permission to take them away. and
that while he was doing it Sweeney
assaulted MIN.
Sweeney entered bail in both cases
for his appearance in court.
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OFFICERS WERE ELECTED.
Those Who Will Command Sons O.
Veterans for Year.

Al II meeting of Lieutenant Ezra
Griffin camp, No. s, Sons of Veterans,
held last night in q. A, II. headquar-
ters on Lackawanna avenue, the fol-
lowing officers We're elected; Captain,
w. NJ. Hamlin; first lieutenant, II, f..
Jeffers; second lieutenant, John Leber;
camp council, G. Il. Nash II, Il. Jeffers
and f.. Il. Watrous.
Thomas kearns was elected dele
gate-at- large to the state council. with
j. b. Blume as alternate. The follow
ing delegates to. the convention We're
elected: w. Il. Pierce, John II. Howe,
John Leber, q. Il. Nash and w. g..
Moser; alternates, John w. Snooks.
j. c. Allen, j. p. Meyer, ]. Steinecke
and j. Il. Nelson.
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Chronic Coughs and
Colds Are Ca
tarrhaI Dis
eases.
Catarrh Is the Continual
ScOurge of Christendom.

Catarrh hovers ominouSly over every
city. and nestlaS treacherously in every
hamlet. 1t flies with vampire wings
from country to country and casts a
black shadow of despair over all lands.
It's stealthy approach and it's lingering
stay make it dread to the physician
and a pest to the patient.
II changes the merry laugh of child
hood to the wheezy breathing of Group,
and the song of the blushing maiden to
the hollow cough of consumption. In
its whitening grasp the rounded form
of the fond mother and wife becomes
gaunt and spectral. and the healthy
flush of manhood turns to the sallow,
haggard Visage of the invalid.
Cough takes the place of CONVERSE
ton. speech gives way to splitting, the
repuSive Odors of chronic catarrh
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She Fell Down Stairs.

Miss Elizabeth Penman. principal of
No. school, corner of Hickory street
and PittstOn aventie. was painfully
injured Monday afternoon by falling
down a tight of stairs. owing to her
dress catching in an obstruction as she
was about to descend.
In falling her forehead struck the
edge Of one of the steps. nilicting an
ugly cash. DR.. I[olb was called and
dressed her wounds and she was later
removed to her home in a carriage.
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Fifth Ward Caucus.

The vigilance committees of the four
districts of the Fifth ward held a meet
Ing at Fairchilds hotel last evening
ana made arrangements for the caucus
to be held prior to the coming F'ebru-
ary election in the ward. The officers
to be selected are common councilman.
school controller, registers of voters,
judges and inspectors of election.
1t was decided to adopt Il flag ticket
for the election, and all candidates for
the nominations musN register with
James z. Thomas, 3lS Twelfth street,
on or before December IL. The caucus
will be held on Saturday. December 15.
between the hours of and / p. IN.
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The Belts Fire.

The fire at the residence of William
Belts. at the corner of Green Ridge
street and jefferson avenue. yesterday
morning at o'clock, was eXtinguiShe1 1
by the Neptune and Independent COM
panies. They We're rather late in ar
riving at the scene, owing to the alarm
being sounded calling out the city de-
partment. while the Dunmore box. only
block away. was not rung until the
fire had been burning about an hour.
AS usual. our alarm was out of order,
one long blow being the best it could
do. 1t is about time the council either
had it put in working order or else
order it torn down and go back to the
old gong. as people knew what to eX-
pect when that blew, while hs it is
now, it may be broken circuit or a
riot that causes one blow.
At s O'Clock the Independents We're
again called out. the fire having broken
out afreSh. but it was nut out after
about an hours work. The loss will
amount to about $4,000 on house and
contents, partly covered by insurance.
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Thomas; organist, Miss May James.
One hundred and forty children were
I'm attendance in the infant department
on Sunday.
The Women's Farther Light Mission-
ary society was organized Monday
night with the following officers: Presi-
dent, Mrs. John Thomas; vice-presi-
dent Mrs. John Harris secretary, Miss
Ethel Lewis; treasurer, Miss Margaret
Griffith