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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
THE WORLDS IRON.
Our Successful Race with Great
Britain for the leadership.

W. }. Hampton in Ainsce's.
-Four hundred years ago the entire
world produced and found use for sixty
thousand tons of iron annually: today
it produces and uses forty million tons
every year, a growth so marvellous as
to surpass belief were it not verified by
figures which cannot be disputed. -Four
hundred years ago the United States
were not in existence: in 1885 iron ore
was discovered in what is now North
Carolina and the first attempt to
manufacture it was made in Virginia
in 1919. In 1643-45 blast furnace was
built at Lynn, Mass. and three years
later a forge was erected. Interference
by legislation of the British parliament
stopped the work for a time, but it was
resumed later, and in lao one thousand
tons of iron We're produced. In 1890 the
United States gave to the world $4,000
tons Of iron, and was exceeded among
iron producing countries by Great
Britain, France and Germany. In 1900
it produced 10000 tons, tieing with Ger
many; then it went forward at great
leaps until 1870, when, with an output
of 100000 tons, it had passed France
and stood second to Great Britain the
dred years.
For about twenty-five years the two
great nations stood in this relation,
the United States gaining a little one
year to lose it another, but in 1880,
after a Titanic race of over one hun
dred years, we forged to the front and
led the leader Of the world of nations
with the production of 9,2O2, ,703 tons.
;,,.,, I,
1,2OS4S3 tons. We held the lead for
three years, but in 1894 we lost it to
gain it again in 1895. to lcse it in 1896;
but in 1897 We led again, and again in
1898. and in 1899. with our output of
13,620.1O tens, exceeded that of Great
Britain by 4,315.394 tons. we have put
our great competitor out of the race.
This excess over Great Britain's pro-
duct is greater than our entire annual
output of but fourteen years ago.
Verify, for the youngest of the great
nations we have done exceedingly we'll,
and we shall hold the position we have
reached because our youth gives us the
advantage of illimitable fields OF fuel
and ore, which are AS yet practically
untouched and easy of access, while
those of the old countries in COMPETE
tion have been worked almost to the
limit. Under such conditions, it is
safe to predict that the United States
will not only lead the world in iron
production. but in time will supply
all the nations of the earth with their
iion. That this country has so rapidly
reached first place and already pro-
duces nearly thirty-tive per cent. of
the worlds product is earnest of what
it can do when its full energies and re-
sources are brought into active opera
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
THE PUGLIANO BUILDING.
Workmen Hastily Removing the
Ruins of Dundaff Street Fire. in
Preparation for New Structure

The ruins of the costly Dundaff street
fire of Several weeks ago. which de-
stroyed Councilman PuGlianos build
ing, are hastily being cleared. to make
room for the preliminary work of erect
ing the imposing building which the
owner has planned to replace the
burned structures
A substantial brick building. one
which will be II creditable addition to
that section of the city, is embodied
in the plans which M Pugliano has
accepted.
instead of two buildings, one strllc-
lure occupying the entire area of the
two lots will be constructed. The build
ing will be three stories high modern
in every particular and ornate in de
sign.
On the ground floor will he two large
rooms and an entrance to the upper
stories. One of the rooms, that on the
south and adjoining Electric alley, will
be occupied by Mr. Pugliano's general
store
The other ground floor room will be
occupied by Santo PuGliano's restaur-
ant.
The second floor will be fitted up as
a residence for Mr.. Pugliano. The third
floor will be made into IL large hall,
which will readily accommodate enter
'ainments and other assemblies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
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THE MISSION CLOSES.
solemnly Impressive Ceremonies at
St. Rose Church.

The missionary services which have
been in progress ut ST. Rose church
d for two weeks ended last night
I'hc services were conducted BY the
Rcdcmpturist order of Missionaries
whose mother house is in New York
city. They were opened on sunday,
April IA, and during the first week the
spiritual needs of the women and chill
dren of the congregation were admin
istsred to. Commencing on last Sum
day. and continuing during the week.
services were conducted for the men,
The zeal and the eloquence of the mis-
sionaries awakened Il spirit of relig-
ious fervor that was strkingly mani
tested in tho crowded attendance at
each OF the daily services. particularly
i'm the evening. when st. Rose church,
with It's large capacity. vas tilled to
overlooking. and even the sanctuary
WIS pressed into servica to accommo-
date those who raln, from the city and
eishDo!.ns toWns.
Saturday evening probably the most
beautiful and solemn service of the
Na,l; Was celebrated. It was the GER
rn,ny OF ,hh dedication Of the Blessed
Ni!ain. Dt ~! "hom attended the mis-
sion. The formal dedication was pre-.
'c0cu DS procession o. II hoSL ol
altar boys. ,ohed in Cassocks and SUR
niic,S. and bearing lightad candles.
.mbicnatic of tha light of faith. Fol-
lowing were the priests who partiri-
pu.rd in TIC ceremonies. While the
aiflcs wore being Travelled the altar
boys chanted The union Of their
sweet toned voices in the sacred
!,.1Hns was inspiring.
At the shrine of the Blessed Virgin.
which was raised in honor of the occa.
sion. ana which was surrounded with
a wealth OF floral offerings. the pro-
ceasiun halted and the priests read the
act Of conservation. which the congre-
cation repeated.
Tha close of the mission last evening
vas marked by n beautiful ceremony,
lontiiical vespers. The ceremonial fol-
lowed on this occasion is rarely used.
only on the more important feasts, ana
rhc privilege of it's Use last night fol-
lowed the fruits of the weeks labors.
Pontifical vespers differ from the us
nal Sunday vespers in the elaborate
musical arrangement Of the psalms
and the circumstance of the officers
Of the ceremony being robed in fun
vestments. as in the celebration of the
mass.
The imparting Of the papal benedic-
tion by the missionaries brought the
successful mission to close.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29

BUY THE GENUINE
SYRUP OF figs
MANUFACTURED BIZ ...
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
sT-N NOTE THE NAME.
me- and I've come from the city to $ e

me, and I've come from the city to Sc
about it,"
Miss Polly held out a cordial hand.
"Of course | can-and will. Com"
right in, Mr.. Haverton. No--never
mind picking UP those things. It's
pretty warm, isn't it? I've some eide,
that's worth drinking II day like this
come i'm
So Mr.. Havcrton Went in--only to
come ont shortly after and lead the
horse around 10 the barn. For Miss
Polly had invited him to stop for din
ner. And truth to tell, he needed no
urging He was immensely interested
in Miss Polly. He could not fancy that
she was "A day over so. And the dinner
Gibbs was IA delightful one indeed.
II never ate such fried chicken" he
declared: newer
But then he had never eaten chick
ems which had been raised-and cooked
by Miss Polly.
delicious biscuits" he cried. De
licinus."
Miss Polly beamed with pride.
And the coffee was such that the
gods would have resigned their am
blpSIi IbI IL any iuS III tllt Ntth.
There Was IL good deal TO say. it seem
ed about the Haverton property. Miss
Polly knew how to say il. She wa
S!ad, she admitted, that Mr.. Havcr-
Ton was to, take personal possession
soon. And, when she had excused her
self and slipped away. only 10 cone
down quite charmingly dressed in AN
afternoon gown of green and whit"
lawn, all trimmed with black velvet
bows Mr.. HaVerton felt absurdly pleas
ed thal his uncle had remembered 10
will him this particular property. She
walked with him to the gate when the
chore boy had brought around his rie,
And she asked him to come out again
il he Was staying long in Meadow
creek. He came---not once, but many
times. And the way Miss Polly came
10 wave her hair in the afternoons and
take To airy hats aud flowers in her
belt nearly caused the untimcly death
OF Mrs. Gibbs,
after all her talk" she said bitter
~ 10 her friends. After all her talk"
And she really felt aggriaved when she
Mas set 10 the fashioning OF the violet
silk Miss Polly was 10 wear on he
wedding day, Somehow she blame
Miss Polly's predicament for the turn
affairs had taken.
II it hadn't been for thar old bar.
rel busting" said the widow, rather
illogically, "it might have been met
Chicago Tribune.
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TWIN TROUBLES.
They Are Often Together These Days.
They Work Havoc All Over the
Country and in Scranton.

Weak. nervous, the digestion out Of
order-that is what ails a host of peo-
ple. II comes about In this way: First
from ovcrwork OF other causes, the
nerves are burdened beyond endurance,
nerve waste Is not replaced, nerve
force Is weakened. then the stomach
loses its nerva-controlling power and
Indigestion follows, with failing
strength. When first DR.. A. w. Chases
Nerve Pills came to Scranton people
could hardly be convinced that this
great medicine won,I remove these
troubles. Now II is AN accepted fact.
because of their cure of very stubborn
cases no other medicine would iutlu-
encp,
Mrs. j. l.. Johnson, of No. 720 North
Muir street, Scranton "a, says: "Dr.
A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills are excel
lent. I was SO dizzy and nervous, and
the stomach disested its food badly.
This condition induced feeling of de-
bility and lassitude. Hearing of the
nerve pills at Matthews Bros tenn
porary headquarters, corner Washing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

Attorney and Mrs. II. y. Carey re-
turned last evening from their bridal
tour and will reside in their pleasant
home on Main street.
Air. and Mrs. Joseph Soby, of Sec
ond street, spent yesterday in Wand
ling.
The Delaware and Hudson company
will pay here at their colliery this af-
ternoOn.
Frank Ditmore. Of Nandling, spent
yesterday with Jermyn friends.
Miss Jennie Greenslade, of Main
street, is visiting in Green Ridge.
Attorney John r. Jones, of Blakely
drove through town yesterday.
Alexander Dunn, of Scranton, is Wis
iting friends here.
Mrs. John Solomon, of Main street,
spent Sunday with Carbondala friends
Wallace and Willie Gardner, of
Scranton. former Jermyn residents
were visitors here yesterday.
Miss Gertie Baker and Miss Mary
Nicholson are visiting at Dundaff.
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DEATH OF THOMAS JOHN.
He Was Crushed Under a Fall of
Top Coal in the Clinton Mine.


Thomas John. who was crushed un-
der Il fall of top coal in the Clinton
mine last week, died Saturday at his
home in Nandling.
Johns death is surrounded by many
sad circumstances. He leaves behind
him a large family, who will keeny
feal being so suddenly bereft of their
parent
John was u miner 1T the Clinton
mine of the Delaware and Hudson
company. On the day of the accident
lie fired Il blast and when he returned
to the chamber an immense quantity
of Top coal-that mcnacing element of
mining descended upon him and al
most crushed his life out. He was ter
ribly squeezed about the chest and the
compressed lungs. which an cxamina-
1ion revealed, indicated to Doctors
Mcclure and j. :. Niles who were
summoned. that his recovery seemed
impossible and the suggestion that h.
he removed to the hospital was aban,
toned. The death followed on Satur
DAY.
Tho deceased was a native of Eng
land, where he was born about fifty
inur years ago. ne resided in Avoca,
!.nzerne county. for number Of
lars. but came to Nandling about
thrco years ago. where he has since
been employed in the Clinton mine.
John is survived by his Wife and
nine sons and daughters. all of whom
reside in ur about Nandling. He was
a member nf the Clinton Accidental
fund and several fraternal organiza-
tons.
The funeral will take place Wednes.
day afternoon. Services will be at the
Methodist Episcopal church and inter
ment will b. in the Hillside cemetery
mt Fores; city.
The Purple Undertaking company
viii direct the funeral
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
THE Perfect way.
Scores of Scranton Citi.
zens Have Learnedllt.
If you suffer from backache
There is only one way to cure 1t.
The perfect way Is to cure the kid

If you suffer from backache
There is only one way to cure 1t.
The perfect way Is to cure the kid
reys.
a bad back means sick kidneys.
Neglect 1t, urinary troubles follow.
Doans kidney pills are made for
kidneys only.
Are endorsed by Scranton people.
Mr.. Hugh Larkin, OF 317 North Van
Buren avenue, Hyde Park, employed
in the mines, says: II suffered from
kidney and bladder trouble for six or
seven years. There was constant
dull, aching pain in the small of my
back, extending around my hips, I took
cold easily and at such times 1t was
! actual torture for me to stoop or
straighten, and at night could hardly
turn over in bed. a bladder trouble
also gave me much suffering. l used
several remedies. but could not get
the desired relief. I was laid up for
some months. l had the doctor and
used his medicines. but with little ben
eft. friend who. had been trouble
as | was recommended Doan's Kid
ney Pills SO highly that gave up 9TH
er remedies and got them at Matthews
Brothers drug store. felt their ben
eflctal effects after q few days and
continued taking them until had
used three boxes, when the pain in my
back and bladder disappeared. Last
spring when I caught most severe
cold l had a return of my back
trouble, which affected the kidney Sc
cretions. I got two boxes of Doans
Kidney Pills and they promptly re-
lieved me Of all the trouble. as they
had done formerly. My wife joins me
in recommending this remedy at every
opportunity"
For sale by all druggists. Price, so
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N.
Y. sole agents for the United States.
Remember .he name, Doan's, and
take no substitute.
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Music at Congregational Church.

Miss Martha Hills, the new contralto
soloist at the First Congregational
church. was heard for the first time
yesterday, when she participated in
the programme that WAS given under
the direction of Cnorister Naylor.
Beside the uuariette numbers Miss
Hills cultured voice was heard in the
duet, Jesus Lover Of My Soul" With
Miss. Benson. The programme was as
follows: Prelude Allogrctto Grazlozo
Cro,us), anthem, "!ieholG. fow Good
and Joyful' Clark-Whitfeld): re-
sponse, nm Pilgrim (G. w. Mars
tom; luartetto; chant, Psalm xl:
duet, "Jesus. lover of My Soul" OLas-
sen), Misses Benson and Hills, pos
tlude, allegro (Stern), Mr.. Naylor.
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Low Rates to Buffalo and Return via
LackaWanna Railroad.

on account of the Pan American en-
position the following round-trip rates
and arrangements will be in effect from
Scranton: Season tickets will be sold,
commencing April 80 and on every day
thereafter during the exposition, linz
tied for return until November 30 in
elusive, Sll2O. Ten-day tickets will be
sold, commencing April 80 and on every
day thereafter during The exposition,
IS. Five-day tickets viii be sold, com
mencing April 30 and on every Tuesday
and Saturday thereafter during the ex-
position, So All tickets will be hon
ored in sleeping or parlor cars in con-
nection with proper Pullman tickets.
except the five-day tickets which will
be honored i'm day coaches only. Chill
dren between the ages of five and
eleven years, one-half of the above
rates. ~
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A Souvenir Social.

An unique entertainment is promised
in the souvenir social which will be
conducted on Tuesday evening, April
30, at the home of Mrs. Frank Hub
bard, on Lincoln avenue.
The social viii be under the auspices
OF Trinity guild, and the money real
lied will be added to the organ fund OF
Trinity Episcopal church.
choice refreshments will be served,
and for these ana for the souvenir,
from whence the function derives its
name, there Will be a charge of twenty
five cents, The occasion will be one of
much amusement and social pleasure,
and good response 10 the efforts OF
the guild is looked FOR
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
Carbonda1e Department.

secutivc years. She Is survived by one
daughter Mrs. u. X. Lee. Of Belmont
street, this city. and three SONS, w. b.
Churchill, of Oakdale, Pa; w. ~.
Churchill, of Milo, Texas; g. Churchill
of Philadelphia. who was at one time
y prominent merchant of Carbonate.
Mrs. Churchill is also survived by
two brothers, John Clarkson. of Fleet
VILE; James Clarkson, of Lenoxrlle,
and one sister. Mrs. G.. a. Mum. of
Church street, Clrbondede. The funeral
VIII take place Tuesday, with services
in the Lenoxville Methodist Episcopal
church, commencing at p. M
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WILL BE INFERRED HERE.
Funeral Services of Mrs. Ellen Owen
a former Resident.

Mrs. Ellen Owen, who died in the
Home for the Friendless, Scranton, vii!
be taken to this city on Tuesday 70.
interment in Maplewood cemetery
Mrs. owen WAS a resident of Carbon
dale many years ago, and for nearly
eighteen years she had been an inmate
at the Home for the Friendless in
Scranton, where her death occurred.
Her husband lies in Maplewood ceme-
terry and she will be laid at rest beside
him. The deceased will reach here on
the 2Ao Delaware and Hudson train,
Tuesday afternoon. The funeral ar-
rangements will be conducted by the
Purple Undertaking company,
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Fair to Open Tonight.

The fair of the Cottage Hose COM
pany will open tonight With a big dem
onstration, a parade of the three COM
panies of the local department. headed
by the Mozart band. AT the prettily
decorated hall the fair will be opened
by an address by Hon. ]. ]. O'Neill.
The programme will be as follows:
Opening, Hon. James j, O'Neill; vocal
solo, Katharine Flannelly; vocal duet,
Mary and Lizzie Powderly; vocal solo,
Margaret Duify: closing, "Ah, Therei"
ienry Rattle.
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Diagram Opens Tonight.

The diagram for "'rhe Christian" the
play which made such a singular record
for large attendances in all the cities
in which It was shown. will open this
evening al 80. Checks will be given
out, commencing at O'Clock.
The Christian" will be produced at
the Grand on Thursday evening
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
USE ALIENS FOOT-EASE

A powder 10 be shaken into the shoes. ,our
feet feel swollen, nervous and damp, and get
tired easily. II you have aching feet try AlIen's
Foot Ease. It rests the feet aud makes new or
tight shoes easy. Cures Clilblains swollcn
sweating ieet. hlstcro and cslous spots. Re.
iieNeN corna and lgnonS Of all pain and give,
gists and Shoe dealers, 20 cents Trial packs %
FREE. Address, Alien s. omstod Ic ROY, \. s
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FATAL FIRE AT CINCINNATI

by Exclusive Mire from The Associated Press.
Cincinnati, April 2S,-t'ire last night
destroyed the four-story building AT r.
broadway and resulted in the death of
Fred Metzger and Lena Metz, who
were found suffocated on the fourth
door The building was occupied by a
picture frame factory, and it is be-
lieyed the fire was caused by the cX-
plosion of chemicals,
Met8ger and his housekeeper, Lena
Metz, occupied the fourth floor The
loss on tho building is estimated al
$4,000.
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the city public schools on Friday. The
important and valuable lesson of tree
planting was given the children in a
practical manner and the interest
evinced by the pupils In the object les-
son--the setting out of trees In well.
chosen spots--was a goood indication.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29

and Mr.. James p. Doyle. Of Starrucca.
will be solemnized at the Immaculate
Church Of Conception today at high
noon by the pastor, Rev. j. r. Moffnt.
Rev. ]. j. Jenkins is home from
Brookville, o.. where he buried his be-
loved wife some few weeks ago.
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Mrs. Margaret Churchill Dead

Mrs. Margaret Churchill died at her
home In LenoNville, Susquehanna coun-
T.. yesterday, aged soventy-siN years.
Mrs. Chrchill was boru in I.auca-
Shire, England, and resided in ,ac same
Residence at Lenoxville fer ifty con-
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Accepted Employment Here.

Miss Mary Hand. who has been en-
rloyed IN q, q. Heils tailor shop at
New Milford, has accepted similar
position in this city.
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Home After Two Months Absence.

Miss Agatha DWyer trained nurse.
has returned from Jermyn. where she
has been engaged on professional duty
tor the past two months at the home
of Mr. Hemeright, She has again
taken rooms at j. f. Shepherds on
Salem avenue.
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Tonight's Meetings.

olive Leaf lodge, No, 1856. |, o. OF.
Federal union No. 720i.
Patriotic Order Sons of America.
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homestead" decided the stranger.
"And wonder if that is Miss Lane.
somehow-though can't get 4 look at
her face with that sunbonnet, some
howl hope so. o, by thunder"
He dropped the reins--sprang from
the buggy. For at that instant the song
had abruptly ended in II screanl--u i!t-
tie shrill scream Of dismuy. and the
figure IN the percGle gown ana pink
sunbonnet had Disappeared from the
barrel Not that she was quite lost to
sight, but she was in the barrel, clothed
in it, surrounded by it, and wedged TO
her hips in its wooden clutch,
I'm coming." yelled the stranger and
spurted across the lawn. lie was Won
derly agile Tor man of his years. for
if one took his silvering hair as war
rant---he was older than the peculiarly
imprisoned woman before him.
Get the hatchet-in he barn."
Sasped Miss Polly.
In the shortest time possible ne was
back with the implement of liberation
And he knocked off the confining hoops
With much dispatch and accuracy of
aim. Miss Polly for once in her Wen-
poised life experienced the agony OF
helplessness and embarrassment. She
faltered out a string of Apologize eX-
plantations. And there We're no roses in
all her garden quite as red Az her
checks Just then.
That's all right" ne cried, cheerily
Now just wait Till ! get grin on
these boards" There was a tearing.
spiintering sound, and Miss Polly
stepped from her temporary barrier in
which she had been girt, He took off
his hat. Miss Lane. / believe" he
said.
Miss Lane admitted her identity.
My name Is John Haverton,' he eX-
planned. II was coming out to see YOU,
They told me in town you could give
me good deal of information about the
estate which joins your property--the
old Haverton place. My uncle left it to
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The Predilament
Of Polly.

"And lovers may marry at 10,
Aye, and live happy to boot.
Though Phyllis bc gray rs n badger.
And Corydon bald us a coot!'
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Arbor Day Observed.
Arbor day was fittmgly observed n
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TT WAS very we'll kept house in
Meadowcreekit was the house of
Miss Polly Lane. If there was Il
Il thriving garden in Meadowcreck