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Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
AS TO BETTING
Straws in the Wind All Lean in
 One Direction.

It may be wicked to bet money on election, but frCm time immemolial men have been doing it and they will con tinue so to do as long as they see an opportunity to makz q dollar. There are many who do not indulge in the practice who, nevertheless. take an in terest in the operations of others, not 90 much for the sport of it as for the purpose of forming an opinion th5m- selves as to what results will be.
 There ara. some men of course who will wager. their money for the purpose of blufting, in the hOp= of adding strength to the cause which holds their sympathy, but for the most part bets are made on th5 honest conviction of those who take the risks for money is too lard to get to be distributed broad cast for the purpose of moulding public sentiment. It is, therefore, to be pre- stunned that men who bet risk their money on information they think they can rely upon and it is this fact that makes the sporting feature of an election something of a criterion as to results.
 Thus far there has been but a small amount of betting done. in this city,
 
 piOns of the republican candidates have been required to put up heavy odds. Money on local candidates however is loos5ning a little bit now, but wi'ah the same proviso that the republican holds no short end of the stick.
 A number of bets or propositions to bet will be referred to below and every incident is genuine and the parties to the transaction are known to the writer but names will be concealed where the bets are on local candidates for the reason that th=re is an idea pretalent that an offer to bet on can Gldate for which one has the privilege of voting is equal to disfranchisement in case his vote is challenged.
 Yesterday a well known democrat ap- preached a well known republican say ing that he. had a friend at ho,el who was well supplied with money to wager on Mark Smith. The republican said he only had $2OO to speculate with, but would place that willingly. They went to the hotel, but the Smith man decided to wait a few days.'
 Another instance is known where $15O was refused by a Mark Smith aiher, mt. Two men were standing In Washing Ion street store last evening when the local ticket was under discussion How is Messiuger going to run?" ask d one, and the other said, I'll risk some money on him if you want to bet" The offer was declined.
 A Wickenburg man was iu the city and announced that he had bet $10O that Sheridan would get two thirds of the Wickenburg vote and h. had another $1OO looking for a taller.
 A few days ago a Sheridan sympa,- thizer bet $5 on his winning and a day later he had a chance to hedge by bet ting $1 to $10 that he lost his bet. He refused to h5dge. A S10 bet was made yesterday on Mckinley carrying New York and there are lots of republicans looking for chances Of that kind. h. | cid ntally. Frank Shirley wants to know if there is any reputable demo- | crat in this county that has faith | enough in Bryan to stand good for | 4, coo pounds of watermelons. His offer | has been open all summef and fell and no takers.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
CGREAT FIGHT AGAINST ODDS
In Which the Americans Gave a Good
 Account of Themselves.

Washington, Oct. 26.-The war de partment today received a dispatch from MacArthur describing tne fight of October 24 between the American force composed Of forty infantrymen of com pany H, Third volunteers. under Lieu tenant Febiger and sixty clvaIrymen of troop L, Third cavalry. under Lieu tenant Heidt. and force of 1.1oo lu- surgents under Juan NnIamor. near Harvican. Tlocos province, LIzpn.
 The Americans inflicted a loss of l.0 on the enemy but w.re compelled to retire on account of heavy odds Lieu tenant Febiger and four priEIL.s Were killed. and thirteen wounded OF miss ing.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
GOOD SIZED DOCTORS BILL.

Dubuque. la. Oct. 26.-Dr. Slattery. through his attorney, today filed a bill for attendance on the late Archbishop Hennessey It is against the estate of the deceased prelate and ls for the sum of $4.G25. The period during which Dr. Slattery attended the archbishop extended from March g, 1899. to March 4. 1900 He says that for the greater part of the time the care of his emi- nent patient was so urgent that h. practically abandoned his practice sn that he might devote all his time 70 him,
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
THE S. P.'s NEW PRESIDENT

New York, Oct. 26-Chairman Charles Tweed of the Southern Pacific eXecu- tive committee, confirms the report of the selection of Charles M. Hays as president of the Southern Pacific.
 MT. Tweed said that the position had net been offered to anyone but Mir Hays. and although Mir Hays had been the unanimous choice of the dire ctOrs. formal action on the election will not be taken till the meeting of the board next week.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
GRAND OPERA AFLOAT.

New York. Oct 26.-On the steam ships New York and Campauia, both of which are due in port. are nearly all of the grand opera staIs to be heard in America this winter. EdOuard de Reszke. Mme. Nordica and Mime Bauer mcister head the passenger list of the New York, while Mime Melha and Man cineiii, the musical director, are among those on the Campania. Minor artis s and members of the chorus are due tomorrow on the steamer LAquitaine and the steamer Friedrich der Crosse.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
EDNA MAY IS PENNILFSS.
American Actress Losses Her Dia-
 monds and Cash in England


 London. Oct. 26.-Edna May returns to America this week a wis5r but poor CT young woman. She will need all the $500 week Frohman has contracted to pay her. In the height of her success in London Edna May possess q jewels said to be worth sl5OOOO. and mostly gifts from young Harry Cavendish. She was making a salary of $250 week and had money in the bank. Today her friends say she is practically penniless, most of her jewels being in pawn, and with many d bts.
 Where all her wealth has gone is q mystery. Expensive dresses, of which the actress has as great a number as any society woman in London, took part of her fortune. Tha expense of maintaining her mother, a sister and her friend Mabel Power in a luxurious establishment, took more. Where the rest went, perhaps she herself knows not. Her latest admirer is q young, good looking chap. who owns d butch CT shop in the provinces. Cavendish dropped her some time ago and is now in British Columbia.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27

first big game of the season for AIichi- gan and additional interest is given the contest by the fact that it is the only game scheduled for tomorrow be- tween the big teams in the west. The only other contests of note will be those
 between NOTthwestern and Beloit and Wisconsin and GrinneH. The Uni versity Of Chicago team has gone to Philadelphia. to meet Pennsylvania, leaving Mi hiSan and Illinois as the center of attraction in the West
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
THE ORIENTAL FLOTILLA.

Portsmouth. N. H.. Oct. 2G-The com missioning of the gunboat fiotilla for Chinese waters is going forward rap idly. The Frolic has received her flag and received her crew. Drafts of men for the crew of the Anna Hollis have arrived and she will be in commission immediately Captain Lord and Chlet Engineer Winter have reported aboard the collier Hannibal. which has been rushed into commission for service in Chinese waters.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
FAMILY BLOWN TO ATOMS.
Enemies Destroy Home at Seds, Ark
 With Dynamite.

Hot Springs. Ark, Oct. 26.-JeT and Maggie Jones and their flur young children were blown to atoms last evening at Sells, Montgomery county. fourteen miles from Hot Springs. While the family was at supper their home was wrecked by an explosion ot dynamite. It is believed that a dis pute over ho.nestead claim DryupjlI the outrage.
 The county officials telegraph a7 last night that they were close on tha ta; 1l5 of the g uilty persons.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
MUSICIAN FOUND DEAD.

Chicago. Oct. 26.-A dispatch from Leadvine, Colo, early this morning says that A. F. Liefke. noted violin fst in the west and at one time q mem bcr of the Thomas orchestra in this city. was found dead in his room. The cause of his death is unknown, but sui eide is suspected. Professor Liefkc had resided in Leadville for year and half.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
A ROER CAPTERE.

Cape Town. Oct. 26-The Boers have captured Jaeo5sdal southwest of Kim berly. after a stubborn resistance on the part of the garrison. The latter consisted of ffty-two Cape Town Highlanders. who lost thirty-four men before yielding.
 Hans Botha cut off a train with a re- connoitering party of the Highland bri- gade in the Tr5nsvaal colony Two captains and eight men were wounded and the whole party captured.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
AFRICAN AFFAIRS
The BOerS Seem tO BG Getting
 Their Second Wind
Preparations Being Made at Brussels For the Reception of Kruger-The New Capital of the Orange Free State.

Brussels. Oct. 26.-The Kruger recep- tion committee has issued a formal disclaimer of hostility toward Great Britain in connection with the recep- ton. whoich the committee says will be exclusively a demonstration of sympathy. every means being taken to prevent political allusions.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Being Gotten Ready for the Boys in the
 Philippines.

New York, Oct. 26-The soldier boys in the Philippines are to have a merry Christmas. judging from the large nUnber of boxes that are being de- livered daily at pier p, Columbia. stores. Brooklyn. Though Christmas is still long way off, the boxes intended for the soldiers must all be delivered in New York before the end of next
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
THEY WILL ALL YIELD.

Hazlcton. Oct. 2G.-President Mitchell says work will not be resumed in the collieries failing to post notices of compliance with the demands of the Scranton Mine Workers convention. It is believed. however, that all the con- panies will fall in line and there will be a general resumption Monday.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
TRISTAN PROTECTION"

London, Oct. 26.-Emperor Nicholas, says the St. Petersburg correspondent of the Daily Mail, has received a let ter from the Chinese emperor asking him to take the conquered Manchurtan provinces under Russ.an protection.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
JOY AMONG THE MINE WORKERS.

Scranton. Pa. Oct. 26.-There is great rejoicing throughout Scranton and Lackawanna valleys at the calling off of the strike. All the companies are rapidly falling in line. posting supple mentarN notices acr"GinG .tu the de mands of the men. and :t Is believed that 5& GOO men will resume work ia this district next Monday.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
STORAGE RESERVOIRS
A Report to the War Department on
 the Subject.

Sioux City, Ia, Oct. 26.-Captain Charles H. Crittenden. United States engineer at this point, has returned from Watertown, s. D., where he in vestigated the matter of the projected reservoirs in which to store the sur plus water of Sioux river in the spring time and release when needed during the drier periods of the year. He will report favorably to the war department on the subject
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
A CURIOUS COINCIDENCE.

London. Oct. 26.-It is regarded here as curious coincidence that the news of the recapture of Jacbbsdahl by the Boers should be received concurrently with the expected arrival home from South Africa of the City Imperial vol unteers. as Jacubsdahl was the scene ot the latter's frs, fight. The town
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
UNNECESSARY ALARM.

London. Oct. 26.-It now appears that Jacobsdahl was not captured by the Boers. Advices received from Cape Town shortly after midnight say: Later news from Jacobsdahl shows that 200 Boers .unsuccessfully attacked the garrison. The HighIanders had fourteen killed and twenty wounded.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
A CALIFORNIA STRIKE
Trouble Feared at the Iron MouI-
 tain Mine.

Bedding, Cal. Oct. 26-Thore may yet be riotins and trouble connected with the miners strike at Iron mountain The management has posed notices that it will close the boarding house there. The men threaten trod3ie if this intention is carried out. AS a re- suit of this threat the eating house has
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
A NEW BRECKENRIDGE CASE.

Washington. Oct 26.-Suit was filed today against Senator Sullivan of Mis- sissippi by Mai Lucy Leeton of Oxford Miss, for $5O,OOO damages. breach of promise. The allegations are sensa- tional and much resemble those in the famous Breckenridge case.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
A MINING ACCIDENT.

Minonk, III, Oct. 26.-Three boilers exploded in the Chicago & MinOnk Coal and Tile works. seriously injuring four men. The superintendent and 25O min CTS are imprisoned in the mine on ac- count of no power with which to hoist them.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
REGISTRATION RULING.

Albany, N. Y, Oct 26.-The court of appeals has affirmed the order of the lower court against discharging Me Shane from the charge of illegal reg istration from Bellevue hospital dur ing the last election. McShane's case practically decides against the conten- tion that the employees of a state in stitution may register from that insti- tuition.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
the transport Buford sails

week, when the transport Buford sails for Manila.
 The boxes are transported from New York free of charge, and must be plain ly addressed, with the name and rank of the men for whom each Is intended, and the company and regiment or ship in which the man serves must also be designated to insure delivery.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
FOOTBALL TODAY.
Champions of Illinois and Michigan
 Will Meet.

Chicago. H.. Oct. 2G.-A number of college men from Michigan and the University of Illinois, and society peo- pie from Detroit. Milwaukee. and seV- eraI other cities. are arriving here to attend the annual Michiga1-Illiuois football game here tomorrow after noon on Marshall field. Both teams have shown up well in practice, but in a full game their work has not been all that could be desired. It will be the
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
THE INDUSTRIAL SOUTH.
The Coming Meeting of the Southern
 Association.

New Orleans. Oct. 2G.-Reports re- ceived by Secretary Thompson from all sections indicate that the forthcoming conference of the Southern Industrial association, to be held in this city early in December, will be the largest and most representative gathering of it's kind ever held in the south
 All of the states of the south and southwest have promised to send large delegations and full week will be spent in discussing matters pertaining to the progress and development of the south in its manufacturing and com
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
sIrH.t.s NEW rArlTAI.

Masrru. Risutoland Oct. .6.-It is. re- ported here that former President Steyn and the members of his eXecu- tive council are at Fourisborg. which they have declared the capital of the Orange Free State" Steyn has ordered Keyer. former member of the volks- raad. to be tried on a charge of high treason.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
MIR PORTER DANGEROUSLY ILL

Putnam, Conn.,, Oct 26-John Addi- son Porter. former secretary of Presi- dent Mckinley, is dangerously ill at his country home near here.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27

mercial pursuits. A representative del egation of northern business men in terested in southern industries will participate in the discussions.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
A NEW POSTOFFICE.

Washington Oct. 26.-(SpeciaD.-A postoffice has been established at Tor eva. Navajo county, with Frank D. Voorhies postmaster.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
MIR. SHERMAN'S WILL.

Mansfield. O.. Oct. 26.-Sherman's will will be filed for probate here. It is understood that the estate is valued at s., 600, 900.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
THE PRICE OF A THIEF.

New York. Oct 26.-The First Ma tional bank offers $5,OOO reward for the capture of the defaulting teller, Cor nelius Alvord.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
METAL MARKET.

San Francisco, Oct. 26.-Silver bars. 649s; Mexican dollars. 501aa51.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27

was captured by these volunteers on February ,.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
THE THIRD CLAUSE The AngIO-G Herman Note
 Open to Suspicion
MATTER OF TERRITORY

Which the Powers Are Inclined to Take Their Time to Solve-So There Has Been no Hurried An swer to the Proposal Which on the Face of it Looks to the Integ. rity of China.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-27
THE TRANsvAAL ANNEXING.

Pretoria, Oct 26.-The Transvaal was today proclaimed a part of the British empire the proclamation being attend ed with impressive ceremonies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-29
CONVINCING PROOF
The Average Scranton
Citizen rlust Accept the
Following Proof.

The great Sir isaac Newton, one of
the most profound reasoners the world
ever produced. once cut a large hole in
board fence to allow favorite cat
access to two gardens. and cut a
smaller hole to allow her kitten to fol-
low her. The weakness manifested in
Sir 1saac's action was due to want OF
thought. Any reader who mentally de-
bates the proof offered here about
Doan's Kidney Pills and arrives at any
other conclusion than that stated in
TINS citizens statement. is as short of
reasoning powers as the philosopher
when he turned carpenter
Mr.. Thomas Daley, miner OF 12t
Fillmore avenue. says: mo one knows
how much I suffered. I could not lift
anything. My back hurt every time
stopped and often it seemed to break
IN TWO. l read of person who lives
around here having been cured by TAX
ing Doan's Kidney Pills. SO I got them
ut Matthews Bros. drug store. The
first box helped me so much that I con-
tinued the treatment until had taken
six boxes in all. They fixed me up all
right and did me an immense amount
OF good. so that / recommended them
to all whom l hear complaining of
backache or other kidney troubles
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and take
no substitute.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-29

kinson; treasurer, David j. Thomas;
representative to grand lodge. Tallie
w. Jones.
The Taylor school board has adver
tised for bids for the hauling of coal,
etc. for the borough school buildings
during the winter months.
Rev. j. p. Motfiat. of the Washburn
Street Presbyterian church, Yves.
Scranton, occupied the pulpit at the
Presbyterian church here yesterday
morning and evening in the absence
of the temporary pastor. Rev. Brooks,
ID. d., presiding elder of Wilkes Barre,
who occupied the former charge. Rev.
Mr.. Moffat delivered two eloquent SER
mons. which were listened to with
much interest. The church choir led
by Professor w. H. Thomas rendered
special music during the services.
The QUOT match held yesterday at
Hotel Ridgeway resulted in favor of
William Powell, who defeated David
Revan by score of 81 to 50 points
Teachers institute this week, there
fore there will be no school in this
borough during that period.
Messrs. Henry and Thomas Evans
of Plainsvi!le and Pittston, respective
ly, visited relatives in this borough
on Saturday.
The degree team of Minooka tribe,
No. 24l, Improved Order of Red Men,
is requested to meet in their hall this
evening at { o'clock sharp.
Justice of the Peace Andrew Doles
has returned from POughkeepsie. N. Y.
William Jones, of Bellevue, visited
relatives in this town yesterday.
DR.. and Mrs. Adam Steglner, of
Rendham. were guests of the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Giles Decker,
at North Scranton, yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. David Harris, of Main
street. visited relatives in West Scran-
ton yesterday.
MIR. and Mrs. David A. Williams and
children, of Main street. spent the
Sabbath with friends in Dickson City.
Emblem division. No. 81. Sons of
Temperance. will meet in session this
evening.
Mrs James Griffiths. of Hazleton. Is
visiting at the home of Foreman and
Mrs. George j. Powell of Old Forge.
Miss Lillian Harris. of Main street,
has been the guest of her sister. Miss
Jennie Harris. at Bloomsbury, for the
past few davs.
Miss Kate McNicholas of Hyde Park,
was the guest of Mrs. Harry McGui-
gan, of Main street, yesterday
Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Sweet, of Dun
more, spent the Sabbath as the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. William Oyster. of
Union street.
Joseph Fairclough, of Providence,
called on relatives on Main street yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conner Jones visited
relatives in Hyde Park yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-29
JESSUp.

The labor unions of Jessup, Olyphant
and Peckville, numbering about seven
thousand men. headed by Bonn's Mill
tary band. paraded the principal streets
Of the town Saturday. The Jessup and
Olyphant drum corps also, gave their
assistance. The parade started at oily
phanl and proceeded to Pec.iville, from
there to Jessup, thence to Electric
park, where ii large demonstration Was
held.
A large number of our young people
attended the parade in Scranton, Sal
urday evening.
Misses Della Judge and Mary j.
Brown were callers in Olyphant, Satur-
day evening.
Miss Anna Grer of Prceburg. is Wis"
iting at the Carney residence, on Main
street.
Peter Bannon has accepted posi-
ton as engineer at Briggs mine, Hyde
Park.
John Cummings, of Scranton, was a
caller in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Langan We're busi-
ness callers in Scranton, Saturday.
The Jessup Rugby team is open for
anything in the county in the line OF
foot ball, ST. Thomas College pre-
ferred.
Misses Ella Walsh and Kate Shand.
ley, of Dunmore, are visiting friends in
town.
Miss Tillie Munley is on her way
home, after spending the past two
months in Europe.
The local union, No 1905, will hold
a special meeting at st. James hall to-
night All members are requested to
be present,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-29
THE COST OF CRIME.
In This Country It Is Reckoned at
5000, ,oOO,OOO Year.
From the Rochester Post. .Exprcs

| FROM the Rochester Post Express.
The cost of crime in the United
States, as estimated by Eugene Smith
of New York rity in paper before
the prison congress in Cleveland. is
even more startling than the country's
fire waste. Before giving his est!-
mate. he exposed the error of the sup
position that the cost of crime was to
be found in the cost of the prisons, the
police and the criminal courts. The
problem was much more complicated
than this and involved an ANALYSIS of
the cost of government very difficult to
make. 1t could be shown, for eX-
ample, that considerable percentage
Of the expenses of the legislative and
executive branches of the government
could be attributed to crime. The
same was true of the judicial branch.
TO crime also could be charged a con-
siderable percentage of the cost of the
military expenses of the state and OF
the immense sums devoted to public
and private charity. 1t Is Mr.. Smiths
opinion that so per cent. at least of the
contributions to charity might be cred
tied to crime.
Analysing the cost of crime in var
ious cities, he found that the expenses
of the department of correction, the
district attorneys office the police. the
courts of general and special sessions,
the city magistrates courts the special
commissioner of jurors and the sher-
iff' office of New York amount to $40
100000 Il year. or over 90 per cent. OF
the annual tax levy of 500, 100000. This
gives crime of Sc per capita. In San
Francisco. the crime tax is S. per
capita. and in other cities from So to
$3.50 per capita. AS to the cost of
crime Throughout the United States
Mr.. Smith estimated it to be $780,
100000 year. s1O5, 900 of which is
city taxation. $45O0O,O0O town and
county taxation. and $5OOO0,OOO state
and Federal taxation. To this sum Mr..
Smith added the loss to the country
of the income of the 100000 people that
live by crime. Estimating the income
of each criminal at $1,000, which we
think much too high he arrived at Il
total Of s4O0,OO0,oO If to this sum, we
add the taxation traced to crime we
nave a grand total of $500. 1000, OOO