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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
WYOMING SEMINARY.

The seminary Is one of the great
,st preparatory schools of the coun-
ry. Boys are thoroughly fitted here
Tor Yale, Harvard, Wesleyan Prince
ION and Syracuse universities; girls
lre fitted for Rryn Mawr, Vassar,
Wellesley, Smith and the Woman's
College. of Baltimore. The certificate
IF the school is accepted by all uni
,'ersities and colleges admitting stu
tents on certificates. Courses are Of
tered also in literature, business, art,
1lusic and elocution. Fine dormi-
tories. Science building with some OF
the best laboratories in the state.
Beautiful chapel and frst-class GYM
nasium. Thorough teachers. averag-
ing from ten to fifteen years exper-
ience. Year opens September II For
catalogue, address L. L. Sprague, d.
D., president, Kingston, Pa. - .
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15

city solicitor is In receipt Of $500 per,
and the auditor Is paid $4,000.
SOLICITORS VIEWS.
city Solicitor A. A. Vosburg en-
phatically declares that the present
code governing cities OF the second
class Is incomplete and poor. and that
while IL would require considerable
work to frame an act providing for
proper legislation, when completed 1t
would be passed without any difficulty.
Said he, yesterday: THE suggested
commission. as | understand 1t, is for
the purpose of framing complete
system or code Of laws for the govern
ment of cities of the second class.
There Is no doubt that new legisla-
tion Is required in this direction, as
the acts applicable to such cities are
incomplete, making up sort of patch
work, and leaving many matters to be
covered by third class city legislation.
There certainly should be a complete
act covering each department of
municipal government in second class
cities, such as the Act Of 1889 with re-
spect to third class cities.
1T will be no small task to frame
seems to me that the Legislature would
readily pass IT, II framed and recom-
mended by a commission of municipal
lawyers appointed by the different
cities Of the second class"
city Assessor Philip Rinsland yes-
terday remarked that by Scranton be-
coming a city of the second class,
several changes will be necessitated
in the rated list of assessments. Mr..
Itinsland and his colleagues are at
present engaged in making various
changes in the amount Of occupation
assessments, in particular. Another
thing which they intend altering is
the method of assessing coal land.
AT present, wher coal and the sur
face ground are owned by the same
party they are assessed as land. AS
SCISSOR Rinsand yesterday stated that
In the new list they will be assessed
separately, as in cases where the
owner of the coal sells the surface
complications arise which by assessing
them separately will he entirely done
away with. The assessment will be
completed by January 1.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
RAILWAY POSTAL CLERKS.
Twelve More Will Be Put on the
LackaWanna Road,

The Lackawanna railroad has been
notified by the postmaster general that
twelve new railway postal clerks have
been appointed for duty on that line.
They will report to V. J. Bradley, sup
erintendent railway mail service. New
York city. The additional service
made possible by these appointments,
will doubtless be keenly appreciated
as, among other things, it will mean
another night mail between New York
city and Buffalo.
At present the last mail for the
West out of the New York post office
leaves at $50 p. m. The Lackawenna
route will take everything uD to mid
night. delivery being made in Buffalo
early the next morning. Additional
rCues have also been provided be
tween Ithaca and Owego. Utica and
Einghamton, beside several of the
larger suburban towns includnS New.
ark, orange, Summit, Washington and
MOrristown.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
SCRANTON BUSINESS COLLEGE.
Biggest Opening in the History of
the School.

Day and evening session OF the
Scranton Business College opened last
Monday. and the volume of business
done then was greatly in excess of that
of year ago.
New students have been enrolling
every day since, and will continue to
enroll until long after the holidays.
Despite the extreme heat on Tues
day evening, nearly every seat in both
departments of the night school was
taken. The evening session excites
much wOnderment in the minds of vis-
tors.
The demand for bookkeepers and
stenograpers continues TO be greater
than the supply. Requests for as many
as five in one day.
Numerous school teachers are TAX
ing our courses. Among them a lady
who has taught for nine years, is
taking the stenographic course, and
a gentleman who has had fifteen years
of teaching experience is taking the
business course. ss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
MUST HIRE ANNEXES.
Superintendent Howell Will Open
Schools to the Mine Boys.

Superintendent of City Schools
Howell is at present working on
plan by which the board of control
will rent several anneXes in various
parts of the city, and in event of the
strike being continued for any length
of time, use these for the young boys
working in the mines, who will thus
be enabled to make good use of their
idle time.
All of the city schools are well filled,
and the great influx of new scholars
which the closing of the breakers will
cause. could not be stemmed by the
schools now in use. In the event OF
several annexes being rented Superin-
tendent Howell says the night schools
will probably be closed.
The idea is a good one as by this
means, the great number of little fell
lows thrown into idleness will be kept
off the streets, and will be enabled
to secure at least the rudiments of an
education.
Several male teachers could be tenn
porarily appointed, and at the end of
the strike dismissed from the pay roll
Superintendent Howell will send a
communication to the board of con-
troll explaining at length his idea.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15

sprung from nearly every county In
state when the first shot was fired
on Fort Sumter, and together they
united with other representatives. of
other states. and took up that attack
on the flag. They came from the
school houses, stores, homes and every
nook and corner of the state and went
to the front They were picked regi-
ment when they were recruited. and
were the only new regiment kept to-
gether by the state during the entire
war.
They marched. walked and suffered
together, and drank from the same
canteen. They camped in flowery fields,
whore turkeys blossomed, and exper-
fenced pleasures and hardships to-
gether, but the regiment had the men
who today made the history Of this
nation, and today IL is recognized
throughout the world that the mater
ial which constituted the army was
the best obtainable anywhere.
COMRADE DoDD'S ADDRESS.
Comrade Dodd. of Factoryille was
called upon TO speak, and told of how
the old Sixth helped to emancipate the
slaves, and participated in the bat
ties of by-gone days. At this point II.
L. Paine was elected an honorary
member of the association, and the
badge of the order was presented to
Mr.. Paine by Comrade Holgate
f. l.. Haas. of this city, was then
introduced, and spoke of some of the
unwritten history of the war. He
told of some OF the experiences he en-
joyed during the struggle and related
the pleasure derived from attendance
at the annual reunions of the associa-
tion. Major Gore then reminded the
comrades that of all the speakers none
had referred to the services performed
by the ladies during the war. He
then paid a tribute to them, and ad-
iournment was afterwards made, to
meet In Gettysburg next year.
The reunion was among the most
enjoyable ever held by the associa-
tion, and among the body of men In
attendance there was some excep-
tionally fine looking veterans.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
Monte Cristo Cigars.

Light shades received weekly for box
trade at O'Hara's, 43l Spruce street, -
The pupils future success depends
entirely upon the delicate quality of
his hearing or "ear for music" which
should be educated by every known
means from the start. 1t is important
that your piano be tuned, and tuned
regularly too. Leave orders at Finn's
Music Store. $3.50. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15

A piano to be kept at pitch, or an
action to be kept in order, must be
looked after regularly. We have Il
reputation to win, can afford to take
no risks, therefore employ only first
class workmen YouIl find it TO your
interest to leave your tuning orders
at Finn's Music Store. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
COLLEGE OPENING.
International College Of Music
PROF l.. W. CARR, DIRECTOR.

PROF L. W. CARR, DIRECTOR.
The Busy Peoples Course at this college
opens Monday evening, OCt. l. Every lover Of
music can learn, as Prof Carr explains it, and
many young ladies and gents who are busy
through the dav are registering for it, The
professor informs us that By his method OF ex-
planning the intervals any one who count and
has love for music can learn. This being so,
doubtless scores Of young ladies and gents will
visit the college office in the Burr building this
month and register and be ready to begin Oct
!. Ia fact all who love music will want 10
avail themselves OF such an opportunity. Chill
evenings and register Terms and rates within
the reach Ut all.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
A MAGNIFICENT BEGINNING.
One Hundred Piano Students.

Exactly one hundred students have
registered for the piano courses at the
conservatory of Music under the Fael-
ten method, and others are coming in.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
Opening POSTPONED.

The opening of Price & jenkins cor.
set and glove store, 100 Wyoming ave-
nue., which was announced for tomor-
row, has been postponed until next
week. The day of the opening will be
announced later. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15

Who does not know the misery of
listening to a piano, probably well
played. but horribly out of tune. High
class work assured by leaving your
orders at Firms Music store, 1888 wy
oming avenue. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
Miss Cordelia West Freeman, cher
of Voice,

will receive pupils at her studio. over
Powelrs, Connell building, after Sep
tember II, Voices tried free of charge.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
Krause,s Headache Capsules

are unlike anything prepared In
America. They were first prescribed
by DR.. Krause, Germany's famous
court physician, long before antipy-
rine was discovered, and are almost
marvellous, so speedily do they cure
the most distressing eases. Price 25c.
Sold by Matthews Bros. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
The Fifth Avenue

Fashionable fall and winter street
boot, in enamel calf, "boX calf" or
vici, for ladies, at reasonable prices.
MahOn's Shoe Store, sos Lackawanna
avenue -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15

You have decided to start your child
In music? That's right, but see to it
that your piano is in perfect tune. Sat
isfaction guaranteed by leaving your
orders at Finn's Music store. $3.50. ="
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
Flor de Manuel Cigars.

Fifteen minutes in Havana. Hand
made. BY the box at o'Hara's, 43l
spruce street. I"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15

Secretary of the Board of Trade
Atherton yesterday received coms
munication from Representative John
]. Scheuer of the Second Legisla-
tive district, in which the latter
strongly advised that the local munici-
pal authorities take some action
in the appointing of commissioners to
confer with delegates from Pittsburg
and Allegheny, the only two other
cities of the second class in the state,
for the purpose of drawing up some
code of laws to govern a city of the
second class.
He argues that in this way code
satisfactory to all three cities could be
arranged and then brought before the
Legislature.
A bill was presented last year by the
Pittsburg and Allegheny authorities,
but was afterward withdrawn, since
which time numerous changes have
been made in 1t, and various altera-
tions effected. If a commission can
now be formed still more changes
may be made, for Scrantons benefit
and then the bill in an almost entirely
new form will be presented to the
legislature at the first session. which
will open the first Monday in January.
The board of trade discussed the
matter of a commission last year,
and communicated with Pittsburg
and Allegheny regarding the mat
ter. At Monday nights meeting the
topic will be discussed, and it is
very likely that advisory steps will be
taken regarding the appointing of
commissioners.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15

DIR. Connell will be in his Office in
the connen building, 1890 TO 1900 a.
M. and from 200 to 400 p. m. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
Mems Shoes in One

Sole, two soles or three soles, at Ma
hons Shoe Store, sos Lackawanna
avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15

Piano tuning is not slde-issue with
us; it is one of our leading features
our tuners are artists in their line
Prompt and capable attention assured
when you leave your order at the Finn
Music Store.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
The Practical Young Woman

With the popular short skirt, wears
Mahon's shoes. sos Lackawanna ave-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
SUMMER HOME HAS CLOSED.
Donations for 1t Received During
the Week.

The season Of the Home ended on
Tuesday last, and, with the exception
of the fact that the funds were insig-
nificant to prolong the time so as to
accommodate twenty or more deserv-
ing applicants, 1t has been the most
successful of any previous year.
Thanks are gratefully rendered to the
following named for donations received
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15

When in need of a first-class piano
tuner, call at Firms Music Store. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
n aCkaWanna
THE
4aundry.
&c; Tenn Averue A. b. wARMAN
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

Local data for Sept. Il, 1900.
Highest temperature ....... ................ 50
Lowest temperature ...,..... .,.............. 80
Humidity
a. IN. '.....,... ......,,.. 81 per cent.
T, m. ............ ......,.... a per cent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15

These, with other friends heretofore
named, have made it possible to give
to upwards OF 240 women and children
the almost inestimable benefits of the
fresh air and needed rest of the Home,
and the thanks of the management are
renewed to them all--the gvers of
cash and of food supplies.
Upwards OF 240 women and children
were entertained and benefited dur
ing the season through the kindness
of those who have furnished money
and food supplies, and other friends
who have given time and service in
the work. The treasurer has on hand
balance of $2412, which will dis
charge all remaining obligations.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
WANTED TO RENT.

A Large Unfurnished Private Resi-
dence
BY very responsible family with No
children. Must be well located, in best
resident portion of city. viii pay So
per month rent Address w. r. Hack
EFT. Real Estate, Price building. City.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
Mahon,a Shoes Are a

General favorite with everybody. sos
Lackawanna avenue. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15

Steam Heating and Plumbing.
P. F. & NJ. T. Howley ,23l wyoming ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
COMMISSION TO
CONSIDER AN ACT
IDEA is APPROVED BY ALL IN
TEREsTED.

In a Letter to the Board of Trade
Representative John j. Scheuer
Suggests That the Local Municipal
Authorities Take Action to Have
the Second Glass City Act Pre-
sented to the Last Legislature
Suitably Amended - Views of
Mayor and City Solicitor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15

Flatulence is cured by Beechams
Pills
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-15
SOLICITORS VIEWS.

city solicitor is In receipt Of $500 per,
and the auditor is paid $4,000.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-01-19

walk. where fhe thick incwining foliage
had kept the snow from penetrating
The walk extended from the bottom Of
the steps to an open rockery some so
feet away, built in the dip of the
ground. Large masses of rugged stone
had been piled together, and rough
hewn steps led down to a deep pool
filed with brushes and aquatic plants
The pool, which was frozen. and black,
was overhung by dropping trees, whose
pendent branches almost touched its
surface-a charming spot in summer,
with its moss grown stones, it's white
and yellow water lilies it's creeping
plants and miniature waterfall FLASHING
gently down. but now, in the grip IF
the ice king, it's sylvan beauty was
transformed as by a magic wand It
seemed a very fairy grotto. The over
hanging trees CLEANED white with
frosted snow, glistening like diamonds,
:c3 from everJ rock hung fantastic lei,
cles in all the beauty of an Aladdin's
cave -a
Darrent descended the steps and trav-
ersed the covered walk, which was en-
slrely free from snow. until he reached
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-01-19
CHAPTER III.
ON THE TRACK.

Although the passage or tunnel by
which the murderer had in all proba-
bility escaped from The Grange had
now been discovered, Darrent was
obliged to own to himself as he stood
upon the frozen river that he was real
ly no nearer learning the truth or solv-
ing the mystery. 49,. =.
What had proved a mysterious. su-
pernatural factor in the crime in the
eyes. of the unsophisticated inhabitants
Of Norcombe and had set their imagi-
nations, such as they were, to work on
the wild ideas of haunted houses and
ghostly assassins had. after all, turned
out to be nothing. ! tst..ss. &. .s. -
Just what he had expected would be
the explanation from the moment the
story was related to him by the driver
Of the dogcart had proved to be correct
footsteps leading into the house and
no return-so that it seemed to Darrent
there was but one solution or rather
two--either the murderer was still in the
building, which was far from probable,
or had escaped by q secret passage, and
the latter had proved to be the case.
And yet, after all, he unused, as he
made his way across the grounds back
70 the front of the house. itshad proved
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-01-19

his theory that the murderer 81 old
Marsden was well acquainted with The
Grange. Who should know the ms and
outs Of the premises better than the
dead mans son or ward. whichever he
was the one whose name the dy1ng
man had endeavored to write-Astray
Marsden? Again all the circumstances
against Astray forced themselves upon
his mind. What if it should prove to
be no mystery at all? Young Marsden
had returned. gone perhaps straight to
The Grange, quarreled openly with the
Old man and in paroxysm of rage
struck the blow which killed him.
Darrent took the paper from his
pocket again and closely scrutinized it.
II am dying, murdered by Astral
Astray had gone. Perhaps for fear of
blackmail, perhaps because he was
guilty, but, whatever the reason, Oar
rent decided he must be stopped, and,
scribbling few lines upon form, he
dispatched Thompson to the telegraph
office, and again entered the library.
So far he had acted simply as q man
81 caution, but without conviction. He
intended to stop Astray's flight not be-
cause he was assured of his guilt, but
because he might be guilty.
As detective who had earned fame
he suspected everybody hr.t condemned
none until link by link ne had forged
the chain that was unbreakable
AS it was, SO many incidents seemed
to point to As5ray, and yet one thing
destroyed the whole theory-the stolen
chessmen
1t he could trace them, he felt he
would he step nearer discovering the
murderer and with them the motive.
That was the great difficulty in this
case the apparent absence Of motive.
He was glad to be alone while from I.
few fragments he endeavored to max:
out what kind Of man the murderer
was and to fix in his mind the style OF
Individual he had to look for.
Did the murder arise out of a sudden
quarrel, or was it premeiitated and ac-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-01-19
How to Prevent R..+

In laying aside knives or other .teel
implements they should be sliehtlv
oued ana wrapped in tissue paper to
prevent rusting a salty atmosphere
WIN IN short time quite ruin iii &c.,
artlcles unless some such precautaon q
How to Make Molassei Candy.
s. Two cups of molasses, one OF white
sugar, one tablespoon Of vinegar, q
small piece Of butter. Boil from 90
minutes nlll'' to one-half hour. Try it by
Dropping 2 little into cold water. II il
nardens. It Is ready to cool. Pour into;
2 fat, buttered dish and work with the
nan. hands when It Is cool. The longer 1t is
worked the better it is.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-01-19

"Hoq'c you disc0rc1cd anything, sir2''
complished in q few moments-the en-
trance, the murder and then flight?
He began by supposilg that it was
the outcome of a quarrel; that the two
men had been in conversation before
the fatal blow was struck.
The old man probably sat in his chair
on the right hand side Of the fire. Oar
rent took that chair himself, and the
visitor-where? He had the assurance
OF the officer that nothing had been
moved. There was no chair convenient
ly placed for visitor. 1t might have
been moved, or the stranger might have
stood during the interview. That being
SO, he would have stood opposite Mars
den, so Darrent rose and took the place
OF the supposed visitor and. as human
nature is so prone to loll, felt an incli-
nation to rest his arm upon the high
mantelshelf
He smiled quiet smile Of self salts
faction as he glanced at the shelf and
noticed the impression left in the dust
where an arm had recently rested It
was high shelf, too, and the impress
sion in the dust was that of an elbow
only. The man had stood with his chin
in his hand and his elbow on the shelf.
Darrent was a we'll proportioned man
and tried the position. It was not one
Of comfort. For ease he would have
laid his whole arm full length upon
the shelf and rested his shoulder against
it. The man who had stood there was
taller than he and close upon if not over
six feet in height. So far. he Thought.
so good. The search was narrowing.
Surely to trace a man of six feet in
that little town would not be difficult.
He wondered how tall young Marsden
was; then. setting to work again, drop
ped on his Knees and carefully examined
the fireplace. ~.*
No papers had been burned Only the
dead ashes remained on the hearth and
something he had almost overlooked, ::
but now caught up with an excited ex-
clamation and carried to the window
plug of half burned tobacco that had
been cut out of pipe, because it had
been rammed in too tightly, and dis
carded, dug out with the blade Of
knife, it was obvious. for q dainty
shred of meerschaum adhered to theI
side. -. .
Another step-another clew! The
murderer was not tramp who had be-
gulled the old man to let him stay the
night. Tramps were not SO wasteful Of
their tobacco and did not smoke meer-
schaums r.. Es ~
Six feet high-smoked meerschaum
pipe! Darrent felt he was moving.