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, 1900-03-01

1t is curious how a conviction ends
10 become deep and strong by reason
of the fact that 1t is entertained. 1t
seems to possess the power of the seed
TO send out shoots and become rooted
in the mied, and ultimately to yield
to its fruitagc. Indeed, except for those
rare natures that have the power on
Ihe instant of coming to the tirmcst
decision, the element of time is an i'm
portant factor in the strength of our
convictions. While we are completely
occupied in other things our beliefs
and decisions are unconsciously grow
ing, and We find. perhaps to our sur
prise. that the opinion of a month or
two ago has become a controlling CON
viction. Parents are often discouraged
because noble ideas appear to arouse
so little response in the inner lives Of
heir children. But there is no reason
for encouragement. II they will recall
the time factor in the formation of
their own characters. they will have
an Astounding faith in the gradual
deepening of convictions through the
processes of life. The good seed that
falls on good ground needs only to be
let alone to produce a good harvest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22

Of marketing Washington lumber in the Philip
pines and Alaska. Very naturally, these people
will do nothing If we are to have new policy
in the Philippines
1.-The Dorner Truck and Manufacturing Com
pany, With offices at Cleveland and works at
Logansport, Ind, will increase its capital and
enlarge its plant to give employment
to three hundred more men if Mckinley is re-
elected.
"a manufacturing concern with capital of
S1.OOOOOO will erect a plant at Ottawa, Ill,
and give employment at the start to one thou
sand men.
"A West Virginia coal company that is now
producing $50 tons a day has secured prom
Uses Of sufficient capital to increase its output
to one thousand tons day-if Mckinley is re-
elected. Another coal company has shut down
until after election, because of inadequate rail-
road facilities. The survey for the railroad is
completed. and the capital is ready for the work
after the election
The Traders Steamship Company of Provi-
dence, is waiting until its directors are assured
OF continuance Of the present Porto Rican
policy, when they will spend 5000 900 in a line of
vessels to ply between New-York, Providence
and San Juan.
Here is one in the Far West: Near San Fran
cisco vineyard and quarry company, capital
lied at 100000, is waiting until after election
to proceed with its work This concern will en-
ploy large number of men.
These are only few of many, but they will
Illustrate the feeling of business men In regard
to the coming election"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22

grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Tho
Rev. Dr. Hass reunited Mr.. and Mrs. Epstein. The
decentralization, the eldest Of whom is thirteen
years old. walked before the aged couple, covering
the floor with bridal roses. Mr. Epstein answered
the congratulations of his friends a banquet
given in the hall after the ceremony. Both
in the best of health and spirits and took part
in the dancing with the young people.
Mr. Epstein born at Kempen in Rhenish
Prussia. in 1872, In October 1850 he came to Amer
lea and started IN business at No $50 Broome-st.
He moved TO No. 123 Greene-st. He was the first
wholesale manufactures Of caps in this city. He
retired from business six years ago. Mr.. Epstein
is charter member OF the Maimonides Lodge Of the
Masons, and belongs to the Mount Sair Lodge of
ODD Fellows He is actively interested in the
Mount Sinai Hospital and in the Home OF the
Aged and Inhrm, at West Notwithstanding
st.
His wife was born at Kempen, in 1874 Her
maiden name was Henrietta Cohn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22
READING MAY TRY TO RESUME.
LABOR LEADERS SEEKING TO KEEP THEIR
MEN FROM GOING TO WORK

Pottsvile. Penn. Oct. 2 (speciaD.-The efforts of
the labor leaders in the Schuylkin regions were
directed to-day to keeping the men in line, the
strength OF reports that the Reading Coal and Iron
Company would try to at some of its col
neries tomorrow morning. The rumored intention
of the company was to start UP a colliery two
with men secured from any part Of the region
II obliged to them there on trains for
long distances. The officers Of the Mine Workers
Union claim to have the situation so well in hand
as to be able to Illustrate any such plan.
President Mitchell is coming to Pottsville on
Tuesday, when there will be monster demonstra-
ton Of miners from all over Schuykin County. On
this occasion a speech Is expected from him,
planning his position the powder question, which
stands in the way of settlement of the strike
Among some of the miners the opinion is ex-
pressed that they should be allowed to go to work.
now that the Reading company has granted them
the 10 per cent net increase asked for by the Scran
ton convention, and they getting powder for
81 90 key, but their leaders will listen to nothing
Of the kind, because they intend keeping the
Schuylki men out until the operators of the upper
belt submit 1t is learned to-day that. even should
the strike be settled this week and all the coleres
resume, there will not be much reduction in coal
prices for the present, that the public will have
to largely bear the cost Of the strike,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22
KILLED HIS son BY MISTAKE.
SWIFT RETRIBUT1oN FOR woULD-BE A.
sAssINs IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Columbia, s c.. Oct p CspeciaD.-Retrbutio,
49, tucaiy LOT "ould-oe assassns in Greene
Vile last night when Melvin Langley a we'll 49,
young man, was mistaken by his father for tba
man whose life they had planned to take ana
was mortally shot Before his son died TODAY The
sherin took the father from Jail to his home to
say farewell to the boy
The Langleys and the FuIlers have he, a., bs7
terms and after midnight young Langley went
home and reported TO his father that Jesse and
wesley Fuller had shot at him on the streers Tha
two Langleys got their pistols and cautiousIv an
proached the house OF the Fullers- The plan Vas
that the FullerS were 10 be decOyed out OF ire
house, and the Langeys. guarding front and back
doors, would Kill them as they showed themselves
The elder Langley secreted himself. and his son
went Went 20 the other side OF the house, but before
calling out the FulerS the young man came hack
to his father TO say something. The elder man
thinking the Fullers had come out shot his son
through the body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22
PLANS FOR BRYAN RECEPTION.

1t is planned to make the reception TO be given
by the League of Democratic Clubs for Colonel
Bryan at Madison Square Garden next Saturday
night one of the most spectacular political gath
erings ever held. President William r. Hearst OF
the National association met the officers of the
local organization yesterday and decided upon many
details. The general public will be admitted to the
entire main floor Five bands will play in the Gar
den. Fifteen thousand electric lights will be used
10 illuminate the Garden and Madison Square Park
The speakers will be Arson Phelps Stokes chair
man; ex-senator Hill, ". Bourke Cochran. Colonel
Bryan and Senator Wellington.
The committee having charge of the meeting for
Italians which will be held in the Broadway Ath-
letic Club, met at No. l54 Bleecker-st. yesterday
and planned details. Colonel Bryan viii speak at
this meeting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22
PRINCETON AGAINST BRYAN.
POLL OF FACULTY SHOWS THAT HE HAS
NOT A SOLITARY SUPPORTER


A recent poll of the faculty of Princeton Uni
versity failed to reveal a solitary supporter OF
William ]. Bryan for President The of
DR.. Patton, the president of the faculty is
peculiar Although he has lived In the United
States for the greater part of his life. owing to
the fact that he owns property in the Bermudas
which, under the terms of the bequest by which
he received it, would be forfeited If he should re-
nounce his British citizenship. he is non-com-
initial concerning United States politics. He
has. however, two sons who Republicans.
Samuel Ross winans, Phi. D.. the dean of the
faculty. when asked where he stood in relation
10 the Presidential issues. said: It have always
been a Democrat as was my father before me,
and so long as there was a Democratic party
cast my vote for its candidates. but I now do
not hesitate to say that I shall vote for Mc1in-
ley the choice Of two evils"
Professor John K. Finlay has been in New
Jersey less than a year, but he said that If he
could vote his ballot would be cast for Nc
Kinley.
Professor Wyckoff author of The Workers"
said: ITO my mind the issue is between McKin-
leyism and Organism. opposed to McKin-
ley's views on the tariff, but I consider him to
be infinitely the better of the two After
the views set forth by Bryan on the financial
question four years ago, he should never be in
trusted with the Presidency regard MIN as
the most dangerous man that has ever spread
MS doctrines in this country. shall vote for
Mckinley
DR.. Henry van Dyke Murray said: 81 have
not been in New-Jersey during the last year,
and consequently have lost my vote at the COM
ing election. 1 have always been Cleveland
Democrat, but could not vote for Bryan"
DR.. William Libbey is another Democrat who
will vote for Mckinley, although he has been
lifelong opponent of the Presidents party and
doctrines. DR.. Charles w. Shields is a Demo-
crat of the old school, but he will vote the Re-
publican ticket. DR.. Paul van Dyke will not
vote for either Mckinley or Bryan Dr. George
Maclorkie will vote the Prohibition ticket.
Other Democratic members of the faculty who
will not vote for Bryan DR.. Woodrow Will
son, Assistant Professor Harry Franklin Cow
ington and Stockton Arson.
David Magic, Edwin Curtis Osborne, the Rev.
John Thomas Duffeld and f1fty-five other mem
bers OF the faculty are Republicans and will
vote for Mckinley. Twenty members of the
faculty whose views could not be ascertained
are classed as being non-committal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22
AN ABATToIR BURNED

Philadelphia, Oct. A.-The abattoir of the West
Philadelphia Stock Yards was partially destroyed
by a fire of unknown origin to-day. causing a loss
of about $4,000, fully covered by insurance. The
losses are divided follows: Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company, owner of the building IS O0O D. b
Martin & Co.. who occupied the second floor and
conducted rendering establishment $40 900 and q
number Of butchers who occupied the first floor
lost about five hundred head Of dressed beeves
valued a $50 A head
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22

the old friends OF Miss Willard will come forward
70 the assistance OF Mrs. McNabb
Mrs McNabb says that she Is daughter OF John
NAnard. or Manchester. England. and Nevv-ErTsns-
49, 49, he was an uncle OF Frances Willard. For
L1CSSn years she dressmaker in Manhattan
sno later moved to Brooklyn Her rheumatisn
aoaeeq her 10 abandon her occupation, and a wear
&c SnS was penntess. For five months she was IA
-. Jonn Hospital and last February was re-
moved 70 the County HOSPITAL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22
o. R. HoUGHToN,s HOUSE BURNED
SERVANT JUMPS FROM THIRD STORY AND
rs FATALLY HURT.

Stamford. Conn. Oct. a.-The summer home of
Oscar R. Houghton. OF the New-York publishing
nrm OF Houghton. Miffiin & Co.. at Riverside, was
destroyed by fire early this morning and Mary
Mullen. a servant. forty-two years old, was so
oadiy injured by jumping from the third story
that she died tonight at the Stamford Hospital.
The money loss is s. OOO
Inc home OF Mrs. Jennie Gibe Strawberry HILL
was damaged to the extent OF 5000 by a fire that
started about an open crate shortly before O'Clock
this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22
POLISH CATHOLIC CHURCH DEDICATED.

with impressive ceremonies the new ST Adel-
per- Roman Catholic Church, in East One-hun-
rec-and-nfty-sxth-st, near Elton-ave.. was dedi-
cated yesterday morning by Bishop Farley The
new church is in the centre OF a Polish parish
'uhber1ng three hundred families. At II o'clock In
Ihe morning solemn high mass celebrated by
father Felix Baran. superior OF the Franciscan
oFuer' OF Newtown, Long Island. assisted by the
heV- N Fitzpatrick deacon. and the Rev. j.
Awkward, of St Ceciia's Church this CITY. SUBJ
TeaG on The dedication sermon preached by
ne new James ]. Dougherty. Of the Mission the
Immaculate Conception The ceremony OF blessing
'ii T, church was conducted by Bishop Farley.
ne musical part of the service conducted by
yonn s. Blehn Jr., assisted by the Melodia Gesang
neIein, or New-York. Before pronouncing the
~, huhcai benediction Bishop Farley congratulated
e Pdrlsnloners on their accomplishment In build
SHs the beautiful church. The Rev S. J.
4NOWak is pastor OF the church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22
CAPITAL AWAITS BRYANS DEFEAT.
BUSINESS ENTERPRISES WHICH WILL

START ON MKINLEY'S REELECTION.
'The newspapers have published several state
ments recently in regard to the amount Of capt.
tai awaiting investment until after McKinley's
reelection" said Henry Voorce Brandenburg
yesterday. Mr.. Brandenburg Is the senior mem
Der Of the firm Of Henry Voorce Brandenburg &
Co., bankers and brokers' at No. Wall-st. An
important feature of the firms business IS
financing new corporations or old corporations
that are recognizing
Il do not believe that the people realize the
extent Of this condition" continued Mr.. Bran
denburg. Millions of dollars are being held
back until the election is over When the money
is put into these enterprises that are now stand
ing still, thousands Of workingmen will get en-
ployment, SO you see that the capitalist and the
laborer are both affected by the present condi-
ton
I'VE have enterprises IN nearly every section
Of the country that are simply waiting until the
proprietors know to a certainty that there will
icy OF the last four years. ZrL. =El
For instance, here is the Needmore Coal
Company, a Tennessee concern, The owners
who by the way, Democrats-have made all
their arrangements to raise $1,00000 to de-
velop and extend their business but the project
is now held up until McKinley's occupancy of
the Presidential chair is assured for another
four years.
Here is the Washington Lumber Company,
tai by the addition of 100000 for the purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22
DIAMoND WEDDING AT VIENNA HALL

MR.. AND MRS. SAMUEL EPSTEIN CELEBRATE
THEIR sIxTIETH WEDDING DAY.
A diamond wedding took place last night at
Vienna Hall, at Fifty-eighth-st and Lexington
ave. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Epstein who live at
No. 337 East sixty-sixth-st. celebrated the ami
versary of their sixtieth wedding day by being re-
married IN the true, old fashioned manner. The
wedding was attended by eight children. forty-one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22
4 VANDERBILT SERVANT KILLED.

WOMAN PLUNGEs FORTY FEET THROUGH ELE-
vAToR SHAFT AT HYDE PARK MANSION
Poughkeepsie. n. Y, Oct Especially -Lisette
Abelen. a servant employed at Frederick w Van
derbilt's mansion. at Hyde Park met a frightful
Heath Friday night. After performing her duties
she started upstairs TO go TO her room. Alongside
Of her bedroom door. the top floor is another
door leading TO the elevator shaft She opened the
wrong door, and fell headong to the bottom OF the
elevator shaft breaking her neck in the fall. The
distance was forty feet. Yesterday the body
shipped New-York. where the woman had lived.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22
FURNITURE FACTORY BUPyED

jamestown. n. Y. Oct A-The Globe furniture
factory. with lumber and finished stock was de-
stroyed by fire this morning. The loss win be
10000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22
SAYS SIZE is 4 COUSIN OF MISS WILLARD.

WOMAN WHO WILL BE BEDRIDDEN FOR LIFE
TAKEN TO KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL
MRS. Alfreta Willard McNabb who said she was
a cousin OF Miss Frances Willard. the famous tenn
perance worker, is patient in Ward No p OF the
Kings County Hospital in Flatbush She is a suf-
terer from chronic rheumatism, and through lack
OF friends. was obliged to become charge of the
county Although she is in no immediate danger of
oeath, her malady will keep her bedridden for the
remainder Of her life 1t is thought that some of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22
NO MEN PROPOSE TO T

10 0I-4-V FIIUFUoE To RETURN TO WOtIh
shamokin Penn. Oct H.-Committees Of the
United Mine Workers canvassed the Philadelphia
ana Reading Coal and Iron Company strikers Of
thls place. Mount Carmel and Locust Gap to-day to
learn whether any OF the men intended going to
work tomorrow. The strike leaders this evening
stated that no would respond to the blowing
or the whistles excepting engineers and fire bosses
A prominent local official OF the Union Coal Com
pany says the company positively refuses to con-
ceae any OF the demands made by the Scranton
convention. The company claims that its busy
season has been ruined by the strike and 1t doesn't
cSre when the strike is settled feeling positive
lhat II can hold out much longer than the striking
IA The company controls four large coertes
In the Shamokin region.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-22
STATEMENT BY MITCHELL
PUTS ALL BLAME ON OPERATORS STRIKERS
WILL NOT RETURN UNTIL OFFICIALLY
DIRECTED TO DO so.

Hazleton. Penn, Oct. 21.-When President Mitchell
of the United Mine Workers was asked tonight by
a representative of The Associated Press what he
had to say in regard to settlement Of the anthra-
cite coal miners strike he said:
AS there appears to be some disposition on the
part or the public to place the responsibility for
the mine workers, speaking for them I want to saw
that when the Scranton convention accepted the 10
abolished the sliding scale and guaranteed the pay
t +b O5 oe aGVanGe until april the miners had
SHOWN conciliatory spirit, and I know Of no good
aecsPed T BY the the should not have been
As consequence the responsibility for the con-
tnuaton of the strike rests solely upon the failure
e. me operators to treat the proposition Of their
STAND mat unsatisfactory as Is the proposition Of
the operators who make the reduction in the price
even this proposition has not been offered by a
very large number of the coal producing companies
guarantee the payment of the 10 per cent advance
April according to the decision Of the Scranton
convention, the miners are powerless to act
sectional settlement of this strike pa la
ba The I large companies in the Lehgh region that
convention was held are Coke Bros, & Co... the
Markie & Co the Tebieb and Wiixes5aprss Gon %
pany, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company and
a considerable number of coal companies in the
LaekaWanna and Wyoming regions that have not
until April l. The only district that has accepted
g. better known as the schuyikiil District
Companies which produce about 60 per cent Of
guaranteed the payment Of the 10 per cent ADVANCE
and have abolished the sliding scale.
When Mr.. Mitchell was asked what he would do
If all the companies to post notices he said:
when all the companies have posted notices then
1 will have something TO say
When it suggested TO him that there might
be break in the ranks Of the strikers II the
test was to continue much longer he said that not
were oHlclally directed to return.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-01

her debut on the stage, but so finished and so
splendidly sustained was her portrayal of an ex.
acting character that it difficult to believe
she was not experienced actress. She Ger.
tainly has future of brightest promise"
Sarah COwell lie Moyne, Otis Skinner and
Eleanor Robson are rchearsing Brownings poetic
play, "ln Balcony" which they will present
at a special performance at Wallack's in October
Both Mrs. lie Moyne and Mr. Skinner must pre-
pare for their stellar tours before that date, the
former in "Thc Greatest Thing in the World
and the latter in "Prnce Otto" while Miss
Robson will appear again as Bonita Candy in
"Arizona"; they are beginning early in order
TO give ample time for the preparation Of one
Of the most difficult as well as beautiful OF
Browning's dramas. Homer Emmens is painting
special scenery, while costumes Of the proper
period are being prepared for the production,
which will be complete in every detail.
Henry Z. DiNcy has had a remarkable series
of photographs taken in his character Of Francois
in Langdon Mitchcl's ,dramatiznton of ''The Ad-
ventures of Francois. . Readers of Dr. s. Weir
Mitchclps original novel will remember how
Francois during his Juggling days, used TO poke
his head between the curtains of his booth and
amuse the crowd, composed Of many famous ac-
tors of the Comcdie Franchise, who came to
study facial expression with his grimaces. Mr..
Dixcy has illustrated this chapter with a series
Of pictures which prove him a master Of facial
expression
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-01
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.

Mr. Charles d. IIanford's most popular reci.
tation, next TO Marc Antony's Grafton in Julius
Caesar" is "The star Spanglcd Banner" lie is
constantly besieged with requests 10 recite the
great patriotic poem before audiences in all parts
of the country, and it is possible that he will be
introduced in "Pryate John Allen"
Although Charles B. IIaniord controls more
scenery for classic dramas than any other actor
in this country, he finds himself obliged to Sc.
care a new equipment for his new political play,
"rriyate John Allen" which he exploits Mi.
fall. Mr. llanford does not contemplate any
abandonment OF his old flame, the tragic muse,
bur in this campaign year Of 1900 he shares the
belief Of Marcus Hanna and other contemporaries
in public life, that there is going to be a great
deal Of money in politics,
Miss Caroline White a daughter Of Isadore
Rush, made her debut Monday evening in
Boston in Roland Reeds new play by Sidney
Rosenfeld, "A Modern Crusoe" Miss White was
born in Wilkes Barre and was educated in a
Canadian convent, being especially proficient in
music, vocal aud instrumental The Boston pa
pers speak very well Of her histronic ability and
predict bright stage career for her. The Globe
says; zone Of the agreeable surprises Of the
evening an admirable impersonstion Of an
ingehue role By Miss Caroline White II was
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-01
THEATRICAL.
"Secret Service" Monday.

There is point in the telegraph scene in
"Secret Service" William Gillctte's great play,
which is to be presented with the original seen.
cry and effects at the Lyccum Monday afternoon
and evening, Labor Day. Sept. 3, which has
casoned some comment. Captain Thorne is
sending false despatch when a Confederate Of
fccr from the veranda shoots him through the
wrist Thorne calmly wraps his handkerchief
about the wound, lights a cigar and talks as
unconcernedly as if mosquito had bitten him.
1t has been cOntCnded that bullet from a
pistol the size used would snattcr a mans wrist;
that a wound of that nature would require i'm
mediate medical attention; that no man could
he so cool and scli.possessed with such a wouno,
and finally, no man who showed every sign
OF intense nervous strain prior TO the firing
of the shot could possibly act as Captain
Thorne does after receiving the wound. On the
other hand, friends of the author say that a
man like Captain Thome would act the same
were the scene reality lie is man of Won
derful nerve, they declare, and cite instances In
his life TO back up their assertion However, it
is a point that will never be definitely settled