The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-17
BEFORE THE PUBLIC EYE

William W. Lathrope, of this city. is
one of tarbondale's young men abroad
who is achieving success in his pro-
fession. that of journalism.
Mr.. Lathrope left carbondale several
years ago in response to Il ilattcing
Offer from the Patterson Press where
he was news editor ana where his good
Judgment ana his industry won the
highest recognition and favor from his
employers. Mr. Lathrope's newspaper
career had Il humble beginning in Car
bondale. where he was city editor of
the Evening Leader. Later he sue
ceeded to the chair of managing edi-
tor. Then he took Il course in political
economy at Columbia college, returning
to tarbondale. where he resumed the
duties of editor of the Leader. The
offer from the Patterson Press came
and was accepted.
\ more promising tender followed
from the Grit at Williamsport, where
MIR. bathrOpe was made news editor.
This is an important position on this
paper. which Is along different lines
than the average sunday newspaper.
His latest change. Il venture is prob
ably the best term. Is the editorial
management nf the Waterbury Wonn)
Republican, Mr.. I.athrope is not alone
in the venture, but is associated with Il
man of reDuted sound business judg-
menI and foresight. and those who APP
preciate Mr.. l.athrOpe's qualities and
spirit. predict great measure OF sue
cess and many a triumph along their
career. Probably the most Conspicu-
of Mir. I.athropes qualities are his un-
firing energy and industry: and. while
he can do a prodigious amount of work
in a short time, every bit of it bears
the stamp of thoroughness and finish.
Mr.. Lathrope, by his pleasant per-
sonal side has acquired Il wide circle
of friends in Carbondalc. who heartily
wish for The continuation of his sue
cess.
Another tarbondalian who is sure
to make his native city feel satisfied
and proud of his efforts. is Dr.. j. Moore
Crago, who left this week for Hong
Kong. China. to follow his profession.
doctor of dental surgery. in the far
east. field that offers rare opportu-
mites to men of the right calibre and
spirit.
The offer to Dr. Crago came from a
firm of American dentists who are
thriving well among the Orientals
That he is well equipped and will not
fail to accept and improve every OPP
portunty the friends of DR.. trago can
we'll testify. He is a graduate of the
0l class, University of Pennsylvania
He has been il diligent student and
has an apt and keen mind that will
manifest its qualities when the situa-
tiOn arises.
Dr.. craGo IS the son of Mrs. Alice
Crago, of Seventh avenue.
Patrick +. Fox, mailing clerk at the
Carbondale postofiice. can feel that he
can claim Il good position when credit
is being passed around among the er-
fcient employees of Uncle Sans Won
derful postal system. This is admitted
ly Il great system, and for one to mas
ter all the details and become protic-
lent and expert in disposing of them
is quite an achievement, even in one
of the smaller postotiiceS But this
can be truly said of Mr.. Fox. who in
Chuck tonnor's vernacular knows his
book He knows his book and knows
ii well, and this, coupled with his
pleasing personality, make him Il val
ued employe in many ways. For one
of whom these things can be said is
sure to be IL great influence where har-
mony and unity are such important
factors.