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The Washington times., 1901-10-12

The wine merchants of Bordeaux ex-
pected that the Cars visit would be fol-
lowed by a considerable reduction in the
Russian customs duty on French wine.
The present Russian duty on wines in
cask is nearly 81 a gallon. France sells
very little wine to Russia, which is al
most self-sufficing. The French wine
growers, who are suffering from overpro-
duction. would like 10 get access to the
Russian market, and, indeed. this pros
pect was TO them the chief attraction of
the Russian alliance.
The chairman of the Ligue Vinicole, an
association of 5000 owners of vineyards,
called some time ago on the Minister of
Commerce and the Minister OF Foreign At
fairs. NJ. Delcasse held out hopes, but
pointed out that II would be better to
walt before broaching the wine question
with Russia until after the imperial visit.
The Bordeaux merchants are now fur
ious. NJ. Delcasse has informed them that
he has done his best for them, but that
the Russian Government refuses to lower
its duties on wines as long as France re-
fuses to lower its corn tax. As the Bor-
deaux merchants are perfectly aware the
Meline tariff has come TO stay for a long
time they regard this condition laid down
by the Russian Government as mookery
added to injury. A wine merchant inter-
viewed by Paris paper says: I'VE are
patriots and in favor of the Russian al
lance, but We are determined upon re-
prisals, and We will have Russian securi-
ties stuck off the list of the Bordeaux
Stock Exchange"
The Washington times., 1901-10-12

The third congress of the International
Association for Testing Material met re-
Gently in the assembly hail of the Buda-
pest University of Technical Sciences.
About 800 foreigners attended the con-
gress. Americans were present in small
numbers, but took a prominent part in
the proceedings. The president of the as
sociation, Prof. L. Won Tetma1er, of Zu-
rich. announced that the number of mem
bers had increased since the congress In
Stockholm in 1897 from 1,279 to Las Dur
ing this period the number of members in
the United States has increased from 62 to
166. motion made by Prof. Howe, of
New York, that an international commits
sion be appointed for the purpose of fix
ing methods of test and specifications for
cast iron WAS carried after some opposi-
ton.
The Washington times., 1901-10-12

The Central bureau OF 6tatlsllcS at
Stockholm recently published some figures
relating to the census of December 81,
1900 By this II is learned that the popu-
lation of Sweden at that date was 5,l36, i'll
This figure indicates that during the. last
decade the population Of Sweden has in
consists of 1103, ,951 and the rural popula-
ton of 4,132, ,4s0. During the last ten years
the increase OF the urban population has
relatively been less than during the pc
riod 1sS0-1s90. In the year 1900 there were
Q 347 303 Inhabitants within the present
boundaries of Sweden, wherefore the pop
ulation of this country, In spite of emigra-
ton, has increased by about ll9 per cent
during the last century.
The action of the federal councillors
In interfering with foreigners residing in
Switzerland has given birth to two So
cieties for the defence of liberty of opin-
ion. These societies have drawn attention
to the expulsion Of Italians from Geneva
and also to the driving out of the Young
Turks" at the instigation OF the Sultan
of Turkey. The illegal action of the
councillors has given emphasis to the as
sertion that the small Republics of the
world have a hard struggle to prevent
degeneration into oligarchies. The people
recall that Louis Bonaparte obtained
refuge in Switzerland in spite of the
representations of Louis Philippe, of
France.
In Belgium Sunday rest leagues have
been formed, and strong attempts have
been made to provoke legislation on the
Sunday closing subject, but to no avail.
The late Minister of Posts and Telegraphs
made an attempt to feel the pulse of the
public by issuing the famous Belgian
hostage stamps with the mo delivery on
Sunday" counterfoil, but the public
laughed at the innovation, which has re-
NAMED a dead letter ever since.
The Glasgow Exposition continues to
prosper amazingly, the record OF attend
auce to date being 7.O64 .5s4. as compared
with S,7s0,s16 In the last fair thirteen
wears ago. The money collected at the
turnstiles totals 9l03.25 ts5I6. .125), but
about ESQ COO C$300.00O, has to be added
for season tickets and Il pretty consid-
erabie sum for concessions to caterers,
etc. A very large surplus is expected.
The Washington times., 1901-10-12

A judgment rendered in an action on
coupons from municipal bonds adjudgins
the bonds void. is held by Judge hum
phrey. of the United States District Court
Illinois, in the case of Corliss VS.. PULASKI
County d09 Fed. Rep, S4S). to be coneiu-
sive against subsequent purchaser OF
such bonds, unless IL is shown tnat ne
bought before maturity and without noties
of the judgment.
The Washington times., 1901-10-12
FOREIGN TOPICS.


The grand dinner that President Loubet
gave at Compiegne in honor of the Car
and Czarina, at, which 500 guests were
present, is estimated to have cost the
French Government between $4,000 and
sl5'oco. not including the cost of the wines.
which probably amounted to as much
more Al English correspondent attempt
ed to interview the chef, but got very
little for his pains, When he asked what
was the chief fovelty the chef turned on
him glance of seorn and told him that
'on the tables of the guests of our coun-
try we lay no second edition" But
perusal of the menu, were 1t not for ones
confidence In the superhuman skill of the
French cooks, would rouse feeling of
pity for the digestion of the imperial
visitors. Such richness! The soups were
du Barry-but after them came wonder
ful dish of soft roes, called Caisses de
laitances Dieppoise, and then Barbues
dorees a la Vatel, Drills with a wonderful
sauce composed of hundred elements,
harmonized into one perfect whole Then
came venison, served with a slight acidity
of flavor, and braised quail, shot In the
vineyards of central France-the most
delicate bird Of Its kind AS an interlude
there were sherbets, citrons, GRANTEES
IArmagnac, which means favored with
lemon. with a slight dash of brandy: and
after these came truffied pheasants. whlch
were specially shot before the opening OF
the regular season; plain truffies, In
sauce Favored with dry champagne. and
a delicate, creamy dish of foie Eras, also
truffied. Next came the salad Potei,
named after the chef. and then triumph
"a savory entremet, which is described as
small buildings of asparagus heads in
cream sauce. Pineapples and an ice COM
pleted the list.
The Washington times., 1901-10-12

The Austrian Minister of Railways has
ordered an automobile carriage from the
Vienna Daimler Motor Company 1t Is
to be of the dimensions of an ordinary
third-class European railway carriage,
with "a seats and standing room. Under
the flooring will be placed a 80 horse
power four-cylinder motor, with the
mechanism and supplies necessary to en-
able the carriage to travel independently
at speed of thirty miles an hour. The
car necessitates the services Of only one
man, and will probably be put into use
during the coming autumn on the South
western line in Lower Austria. Such cars
In that country often outdistance the
fastest train.
The Washington times., 1901-10-12

In Maine a widow does not take as
heir from her deceased husband. but as
widow, according TO the Supreme Court.
in the case Of Yolder vs.. YOlder (49 All.
Ren lO5M
The Washington times., 1901-10-12

In an action against a railroad company
for an alleged wrongful election, the Su-
preme Court of Alabama, in the case of
McGhee VS.. Eashin $50 So. Rep, 36O.
holds that evidence that the conductor
used abusive and insulting language to
the party elected while he was re-enter-
ing the train is admissible as part OF the
res geStae.
The Washington times., 1901-10-12

A statute in Alabama providing that it
shall be a criminal offence to obtain
board by fraud or misreprese ntation from
landlord. proprietor, keeper of a hotel
or boarding house, is held by the Supreme
Court of that State in the case of Chaun-
cey VS.. State GO S. Rep, 40S). to be con-
stitutional, and not a statute imposing
Imprisonment for debt The court said
that one who violates the statute is
imprisoned not for the debt he owes the
proprietor and not to make him pay the
debt, but to punish him for the wrong
he has perpetrated by the fraud, which
is made a crime.
The Washington times., 1901-10-12

The terms cash surrender value" and
full cash surrender value" as used in
life insurance policy, are held by the
United States Circuit Court of Appeals,
in the case of Bryant VS.. Mutual Benefit
Life Insurance Company Q09 Fed. Rep,
T4s) to mean the same thing.
The Washington times., 1901-10-12

A transaction in bucket shop" con-
sisting of fictitious contracts of sale or
purchase for future delivery of stocks,
grain, provisions, etc, with the intention
that there should be no delivery, but
settlement by paying the difference of
prices, Is held by the United States Cir
cult Court OF Indiana, in the case of
Boyce VS.. ODeI Commission Company
GG9 Fed. Rep, 15S), Eot to constitute
game" within the meaning of a statute
providing that a person betting on
game, and losing any money thereon. and
paying the same, may recover it By
action.
The Washington times., 1901-10-12

Where the schedule of a bankrupt de-
scribed a Judgment debtor as George
Liesman, and his real name was George
Liesum the City Court OF New York, in
the case of Liesum VS.. Kraus C1 n. Y.
Supp, I0e2), holds that the bankrupts
discharge did not release the debt as
against George Liesum.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-13
WEST END wIiEELMEN so.
MORE MEN GOING BACK.
One Returns Today, One Tomorrow
and One Monday-Trouble at
Old Forge Yesterday.

Three more of the strikers who have
applied for reinstatement have been
accepted by the company and Will he
put back to work on the ears. one
will return today. one tomorrow and
one Monday. This makes twenty-seven
in all who have quit the ranks of the
strikers.
Two of the company's trackmen spent
four hours in Jail yesterday. as a result
of efforts to clear away Instructions
on the Duryea line at Old Forge.
Under the direction of Superintendent
Patterson the two laborerS took the
debris that had been piled on the tracks
and threw ii into the roadway on either
side. Impelled by the protests of the
crowd tina, was collected the borough
police arrested the labOrerS and pro-
ceeded to take them to Jail. Superin-
tendent Patterson demanded that they
be given IL hearing and the officers
started with iheir prisoners to the
office of Burgess Rces. He was not mt
home and visit was made to Squire
Pickerins's office. He. too. was away,
and the prisoners had to go to Jail.
Squire Pickering arrived at 8 o'clock
but declined to deal with the case.
Burgess Rees. upon learning of the af-
ordered the prisoners released.
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Mr.. Nageli offered an amendment
providing that the company should pay
the city five per cent of its gross re-
ceipts This was defeated after some
little argument.
Mr.. Keller at this point made a brief
address which had the effect of accom-
plishing just what he had been trying
to accomplish all night, namely. II post
poncmcnt of action until next Thurs
day night before n passage on second
reading. He spoke after motion had
been made to pass the ordinance on
second reading.
II knew when the first vote was taxi
on tonight" said he. that the whole
thing had been cut and dried. that the
promoters had their twenty votes or
more and that opposition would be lit
tie lcss than useless. but I'VE kept mt
ii for the purpose of giving 10 the COM
munity an object Lesson of the way an
important measure like this can be
forced through councils.
You men will have an aroused com-
,niinity to face If you pass this urdin
ance on second reading II, this time.
appeal tn YOU as representatives of the
taxpayers Of this city to give mo and
the gentlemen behind me more time to
consider these ordinances. Don't pass
this measure tonight. Give us an OPP
pOrtunity To meet the men behind these
franchises and it * possible that We
can all agree. I'll vote for these fran
chses when ! feel that the city's inter-
ests are properly safeguurded. but not
before. My conscience wouldn't allow
me to vote for them as they are now
COUNCIL ADJOURNED.
He moved to adjourn till Thursday
night and the motion was carried.
Very little other business was trans
acted by council.
The following resolutions were Of
fered and passed:
BY Mr. cGreevy-Directing the
Lackawanna Telephone company to ie
move Il dangerous and unsightly pole
from Railroad avenue.
BY Mr.. Exonerating the
Christian Lutheran church from the
payment of u sewer assessment
a resolution offered by MIR. Ruane.
providing for the payment of S400 to
Anne and Catherine Mcclure. whose
property is alleged to have been dam
aged by the opening of Wyoming ave-
nue..
Mr.. Soaring introduced an ordinance
providing for the erection of two elac-
trio lights in the Fourth ward.
The resolution forfeiting to the city
the franchise of the Valley Passenger
Railway company was passed with
out comment
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-13

with the elite of the city. and the pro-
gramme was given by leading musi-
clans in both amateur and professional
circles.
The committee in charge of affairs
consisted of prominent society men,
among whom We're the following: w.
j. Torrey. s. II. liingsbury, James
i'lair. ir, H. Il. Merrill. +. g. Fuller.
\. q. Hunt and NJ. Il. Fuller.
Mr.. Doersam will leave early in the
year To pursue his musical studies in
New York. His great talents have been
unstintedly given wherever assistance
was needed. ana us his ability amounts
to genius. it would not be too great II
compliment If urr townsDeoole should
feel it Il privilege to assume the ma
terial responsibility of his career for a
few of the coming years.
GIFTS OF \ HIGH ORDER.
Mr.. Doersam is one of the best ac-
companistS to be found anywhere. He
has been heard by some of the greatest
masters of New York. who pronounce
his musical gifts to be of the highest
order. His work last night was a con-
tinuous proof of the exceptional stand
ard to which he attains.
The programme was an artistic Sue
cess. Bauer'S orchestra gave the open
ing number Die Schoene Galathe.
with u spirit and brilliance which was
the keynote of the evening. The beau-
tiful seXtette from Lucia al Lammer-
moor" was sung by the young people
who made that il most popular Sclec-
! ton at the opera carnival They We're:
Mrs. James Gardner SanderSon. Misses
Black and Garagan. Messrs. Bunnell.
Thomas Hall. Williams and Wentzel.
Mr.. Ralph Dwight Williams gave three
lovely little songs. the climax of which
was Richard Burmeisters weird. visit
book of verses underneath the bough.
A jug of wine. Il loaf of bread. and thou
Beside me singing in the Wilderness
All. Wilderness We're Paradise enow."
No number was sung with more per-
fection than the "Quis est Homo"
by Miss Black and Miss Garagan.
Miss Blacks upper register was ef-
fcctivcly recognized at this point
ana it is growing To he realized
that there are few contralto sing
ers with such superb quality or
voice as that which Miss GiraGnn pos
scsscs This VAS singularly well shown
in the "Stabat Mater"
WIDMAYER'S PLAYING.
\ delight of the evening was Fred
Widmayer's violin playing. He played
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-13

the Schuman Even Song" with ex-
duisite feeling. following with II mys-
teal little Polish melody His work
In the trio with Mr.. Doersam and Mr..
Blackwood was notably effective.
Miss Grace Spencer was one of those
most enthusiastically received. She
sang the great aria, "Pleure2 mes
Ycux," from "'rhe Cid" and certainly
never sang with trtier notes and more
dramatic effect.
Mrs. II. II. Brady. jr. made Il great
success of her lovely thaminade solo
summer" The encore, Nevin's Mighty
Like n Rose" made familiar by Nor
dica. was exceedingly well suited to
her voice.
Tho nnnlp was awaited with eager
ness. II was the Torendor SONG from
carmen" which was the prime favor
i,e in the opera carnival The chorus
was trained by Professor Chance and
was W to the mark anticipated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-13
Christmas Holiday Rates via South
ern Railway.

TN Dec. - to 81. inclusive, and Jan.
! the Southern Railway will sell round
trip tickets TO all points south at rate
of on. and one-third first class one way
fare, final limit IAN ,, 1902. Tickets
will be sold to students of schools and
colleges at the above rate on Dec. l6
to -, inclusive. with final limit Jan. s.
1902. upon presentation of certificates
signed by superintendents, principals or
presidents. Chas. l.. Hopkins, distri, /
passenger agent. southern Railway, SIS
Chestnut street. Philadelphia. will fur
nish all information. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-13
LITTLE GIRL FOUND
DYNAMITE CARTRIDGE
Caused Some Excitement in Green
Ridge-Explosive Was on San
derson Avenue.

About 6 o'clock Wednesday evening
II little girl playing on Sanderson ave-
nue.. between Breaker and East Market
street, found three dynamite cartridges
lying along the track. and not knowing
what they were picked them up and
carried them home With her. where she
gave one to Il neighbours child. The
father of the little girl felt curious
concerning the strange find and ear
ried one of the cartridges to the mines
with him when he Went to work yes
tertlay.
After examining it the foreman of
the mine told him it was loaded with
-glycerine, Knowing that the
child to whom it had been
given would be likely to carry it
with him to school the man hurried to
the school building and Informed Prof
Hawker. The latter lost no time in
visiting the room the child belongs in
but found he was absent from school
His desk was carefully searched and
the scholars warned not to pick up
anything they found along the car
tracks. The dynamite cartridges We're
about four inches long and one and
one-half inches in diameter. They are
zine cylinders. tightly wrapped and
filled with nitro -glycerine and when
found by the child two of them We're
connected by a copper wire Just long
enough to reach across the rail and
they We're placed one on each side of
the rail in such Il position that th"
wheel would strike them both at once
and cause a double explosion.
SandersOn avenue is a much Travelled
street and Just at the point where the
explosives were found teams etc, from
Providence ana up the valley are con-
Stantly passing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-13
BANQUET OF CLERKS.
Very Enjoyable Event at the Hotel
Terrace.

The Scranton and Dunmort locals of
the Retail Clerks International asSO-
citation gave n banquet at Hotel Ter
race last night. in honor of National
President OBrieu. of Buffalo: National
Secretary Morris. of Denver. and Dele
gate Herman Robinson. of New York.
President Mitchell. of the United Mine
Workers: Chairman Quinn. of the aud
iting committee of the federation. and
District President Nichols, of the
miners. were also guests.
President O'Brien WAS tOastmaSter
Addresses were made by all the above
mentioned guests. and by Charles:
Levin. NJ T.. Sanders, Arthur Keller
and John n. Devine. a feature of the
evening was Il poem composed by
President Nichols. of the mine work
crS. on the Central Labor union BAN
ulIet Tuesday night II proved him Il
ready wit and graceful at verse
making.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-13
HoRsEsHoERs' DINNER.
Given in Honor of Visiting Dele
gates to A. F. of L. Convention.

The Journeymen Horseshoers' Local
No. IS. held meeting in Ancient Order
United Workmen'S hall last night. and
after the business session was over
they adjourned to MacQuhae's restau-
rant on Wyoming avenue. where IA din
ner was enjoyed.
Covers were laid for thrty-tivc pco-
pie. among whom were International
Delegate William Muirhead. of New
ark. n. j.. F'rHtcrnal Delegate Ben
Tilletl, Of London. Eng. and w. j..
oConnell. president of the Interna-
tional Association of Machirists. Each
of these gentlemen made short speeches
Of Il Congratulatory nature,
Simon Dorfmnn and John Bowie of
this city, also contributed something
In amusc the nSscmblaSe. The affair
was thoroughly enjoyed by all present
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-13
A Great Special Offer.

We want our Baking Powder intro
i,lred into every home in Scranton and
vicinity. and as Il means to that end
have secured an immense quantity Of
Fberette framed pictures. size llXlI
inches. which we are going to give
away absolutely free. Every purchaser
of one pound of Baking Powder ut our
stores on Saturday next gets one OF
these Fiberettc framed pictures. They
make Il suitable gift. or add to the at
tractiveneSS of your own home. IT q
bargain is what you want. you have 1t
right here. Nothing like it ever offered
in Scranton. See them in our windows.
Grand Union Tea CO.,
81 Lack. ave. ll6-l1S $. Main ave,
Scranton Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-13
OFFICERS FOR MASONIC LODGES
Chosen Mt Meetings Held Last
Might and Monday Might

The following officers of Hiram
Lodge. No. 2Gl. l.. \. A.. We're elected
last evening: Dr. ~. ". Jenkins. wor-
shipful master. David y. Reese. senior
warden: Isaac :. Jones. Junior war
den: Charles Xcgl"r. treasurer; Thom-
rs :. Morgan. secretary: trustees. l.. j.
Wint W. j. Lewis. \. l.. Francois;
representative to grand lodge, Joseph
Fidam.
The following officers were elected at
Green Ridge lodge NO. 59T. r. and A.
NJ. Monday evening: Worshipful
master. John Fidiam: senior warden,
George Hey. Junior warden, Rev. +. ;.
Ballentine. treasurer. II. \. Iimuer-
man. secretary. T.. ii. stevens. trus-
tees. II. Il. Jackson. G. y. Slack, Jesse
Clifford: representative To grand lodge.
H. NJ cole.
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PERSONAL.

$. j. Fay. OF Chicago. is being entertained by
Nj and Mrs. J. \. Utara. or Emmc, street.
Mrs. James Simrcll and son james. Jr.. OF
Webster avenue. visiting friends in iidllseLl.
i. W. Kelsey. nj deposit. y y, /, spending Il
few days with his sister, Mrs. \. G. Bailey, OF
New York street.
General Goblin will arrive i'll the city tins al.
.hcrnoon at : O'Clock to attend til" production OF
A'kaldia Eomos'' AT the LyCcum under the ausp-
t"s oi the Spanish-Ancrican War Veterans aSso,i-
alton.
= NJ. Greer ior more than two wears engaged
IN newspaper worl, in this city. having frequently
contributed to The 1rihunr. leaves TODAY ior
pittsnulg, where he is 10 Join the editorial staA
of the Gazette. one oi PittSbnrg's foremost iour-
nails Mr. Greer is Il man VINO has Travelled wide
~ studied hard observed closely and is Il tu,ng
writer We wish hiri abundant success.