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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
LIST OF ADVERTISED LETTERS

List of letters remaining uncallcd for at Seran.
ton postofhCe, Ldckawdnna county, Pa, July ~
1901. Persons calling for these letters will
please say advertised and give date OF list. Ezra
II, Ripple, =, NJ.
NJ Allen, Frank b. Adams, Mrs. Fanny Akin.
SON.
d. V. Brown, Mrs. Jas. Boland, VI. Burke,
Jas II. Brust, Pat Burke, j. J. Bmke, Mrs
Roman D. Brown,
Tom Collins, George Cleakcy. Christon Calam.
hukan, G. A. Callancn, Julia Connor Nm
Csormpton.
James G. Davies, G;' Davis, 4, j. Dcerins,
Wm. Davies
Ella Flanagan (2), Miss Medley Fisher, Gland
Focht.
Mis- Bridget Garchy, Thos II. Gongt (2),
Sadie Gibson, Miss NJ. l.. Could Mrs r. =.
Gardner
Mrs n Hciuzc Jas Hcnnigcn, Miss Emma
Howard Chas II, Herring, Mary j. Hughes Mrs,
iithersay, Rich NJ, Hams.
Mrs Alfred JONES' J. Y. Jenkins.
NJ r Kelly, Jacob Kline Simon Kolar, Miss
Lizzie Krodle Geo. 6. Karschrcr
John Lentc', W, g. :lSc, Mrs. Anie Leonard,
las, S, Lee, Albert LaCoy
Chds Morris, John Murray n H. Mcclure,
Mrs, W. Moore VI. Myers, Patrick Norm, John
Mike Miss Magddlcna Maicr, Mrs Mary A.,
lead, Bridget McAEdrcw
Mrs, Alice Naughton, Binnc Norton, Anna
Toto
Chss. Palm, Mrs Jas. A. Pindcr
Mrs. Cora Robson, Vim. Richardson, David
Toss.
Nettie stephens, A, y. Schoovin, Jas suggs,
os. Smith. Mrs. II. Schroeder. Nu. T. Shafer,
ohm Sheridan, Miss Matte Sharpsteen, q. T..
'piegel L. g. Shaicr. per ". Simpson; Mrs
", +, Singer, Mrs, G. Simms, Rosie Station,
JAS ireland Mr.. Twilieer, George T., Trdut
NJ f. Washington, Gussie Williams, slas Win.
ans, Chas. +. Wolmscr.
ITALIAN
Giovanni ne Lauren, Maria Berettini, Pas1uals
Di Brango, Lenca Farino, Nicol Sellsodva, Fran
Eesco Florlo, Antonio MsrTgine, ,vinoenzo sartore
Michele Cliberte, Fasquale hi Brango, Sllyator,
Libutti, Salvatore Caraler, Nicola Bruno, Gus
eppe Almo, Maria Guiseppa, Pasquale hi Branco
Vita Mariana, Grayanni Tzzo, Pasquale Repolo
giuseppe Di Carlo.
POLISH.
Walenty Abdresefsky, Jno Boeriansky, Ed, Jek
oeytz, Jno. Kilkosky, Jno Kapussnsky, Fabsl
kuplanski Jas. Lukogerich. W. Mslinowski, Jos
selkosky, Jan. sitrowsk, Cipromowa Cnprmo
chss Muehinsky, Jake Wsnewsky, Jno Wilimski
Francis Liwiski, Alex Tnowcs, Jas. Clawieissi
hcheal Huilkowski, Micheal stsnozesky, Mchae
kosinisr. Wincsny unezewski. Prawdene Dipa
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TAKE A SUNDAY OUTING.
Where to Spend the Sabbath During
These Heated Days.

Every man. woman and child dur
ing these heated days should take as
much recreation as possible in some
cool, invigorating spot. Those VINO
cannot do so during the weekday are
afforded ample opportunity of spending
Sunday in the great shady grove and
by the lakeside OF Lake Lodore, the
coolest and most delightful resort IN
all the region. Excellent catering,
steamer, rowboats, etc, etc
For the accommodation of those de-
string to take Sunday outing at the
popular resort, the Delaware and Hud-
son Railroad has made a specially low
rate of rs cents from Scranton. Trains
will leave the d. & Fl. depot. Scranton
at $50 and :33 a. m.
Order Ice Cream
From Hanley's. None better AK
| Spruce street.
Smoke the Pocono Cigar, Sc. -
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Bring US Your Feet.

We will fit them and the paying viii
be easy. Special under-price sale this
week. Some of the best shoes foi
$1.S9 and $500. Schank & Spencer. ~
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Picnics and Large Gatherings
Promptly furnished with best Ice
Cream. IIanley, d20 Spruce street. -
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DIED.

sCHoONMAKER.- Elmhurst Pa, Tuesday
morning July g. 1901, Louisa J, Reed wife vi
U, q. sehoonmaker. Funeral private.
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Try the new &c cigar "Kleon." Z.
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Order Ice Cream

Smoke the Pocono Cigar, SC.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-06

This general rule holds good for Dahomey
or China. The conclusion Of this remark
able article is as follows
"Chna has never meddled in European
affairs never given the powers any just
cause OF complaint. In fact her chief sin
consists in her obstinate refusal to put her
self in a state to do either. She is not en-
croaching upon the territory Of others, al
though her population has become too nu-
merous for her own Her only desire is to
be left. as she leaves others, in peace. She
has a right to this Isolation. Russia allows
no foreign missionaries to convert her peo-
pie. To induce a Russian subject TO aban-
don his church for Professionalism or Cath
oicism is a crime, punishable by law. Why
should a similar act not be similarly la
beed and treated in China? II is, OF course
useless TO expect the powers to change
their line OF action. But II is hardly toe
much to ask that the press should modify
its language describing II. Why should
cultured and more or less truth-loving peo-
pies persist in speaking OF the glorious
work Of civilizing China. when 1t Is evident
that they are running her people and de-
moralizing their own troops besides? The
future historian will find 1t difficult to ex-
plain how It came about that the free
Christian peoples whose generous blood
boiled with Indignation against the high
handed action OF the British in South
Africa. were at the very same time enthusi'
astic In their praise OF the good worl
done by the brave troops in China.
THE policy Of the powers is sowing
OF the wind, and the harvest reaped VII
/ surely be the whirlwind. But that belongs
| to the music OF the future
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-06

Lancaster. Affirmed Opinion by Norval,
G. J. Filed January g. 1901.
!. \ clerk of the district court may prop
orly take vorhcatons Of information In
criminal cases.
.. II is sJtiicient II an Information is veri-
fed b the county attorney on information
and belief.
3. 1t is unnecessary to obtain leave OF
court before filing an information in a
criminal case.
1. An information charging larceny suf-
hCitntly described the stolen property as
'Htty-tive coats. each coat of the value of
50; ifty-EVe vests, east vest of the value OF
50; sixty pairs of trousers, each of the value
of 81; four oVerCoats, each of the value of
So"
8. The crime Of burglary, and the larceny
resulting therefrom, are not 50 connected
in law as 10 preclude a conviction for lar
CcnN, merely because the accused may have
been prosecuted for the burglary resulting
in a miytrial
O. Whether mistrial resulting from the
discharge of a jury because Of the Illness of
one 1t its members constituted former
jeopardy not decided.
: Proof of special ownership i'm property
the subject of larceny, will sustain Il con-
viction of larceny under an information
changing general ownership.
y Evidence examined and held to estab-
llsh the existence Of a dc faCto corporation
g. Other objections examined and held not
to constitute error.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-06
Really TOO Had.

Detroit Free Press: The fair young So
ciety woman was in an agitated frame Of
mind when she returned from shopping
expedition the other day
why. Dorothy. what in the world is the
natter" asked her indulgent husband, who
read distress in her pretty face.
"Oh dear" she said. her voice trem-
bling with emotion. i've lost the receipt
for my new hat"
"Wcll," the husband replied, at is very
easy to go back to the store and get an
other receipt. | don't see why you should
let little matter like that worry you"
1T isn't that" was the sobbing reply.
"but I'm afraid that some one we know
will find that receipt and learn how much
paid for it,
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-06
seasonabIe Luncheon Salads.

Those who during the warm months de-
lighted in crisp, succulent salads at their
midday meal are 10th to relegate their
favorte dish to the course at dinner during
the long winter months Nor is there any
good reason why they should not lunch off
these varied and dainty mixtures at all
seasons of the year. There are, in fact. a
number of salads which are suitable for
cold weather luncheons.
1t has been supposed that salads were
only salads when made with green vege-
tables, possibly in combination with other
things and necessarily served very cold.
Lately some one has suggested hot salads
which were considered as the "dernier cri"
and an entirely novel combination How
ever, the Dutch in old New York, and per-
haps before that in Holland, served hot
salad. The modern version Of this salad is
as follows Cut six hot boiled potatoes
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-06
TABLE and KITCHEN,
practical Suggestions About Food and the
Preparations OF

>~ee~~eSeA
Daily Menus.
THURSDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
Fried Hominy, Bacon,
Toast, Coffee
Deviled Eggs, French Toast
Baked Apes with Whipped Cream,
Tea, Sponge cake '''
DINNER.
Beef a la Mode,
Creamed Carrots, Potatoes,
SucCotash,
Waldorf Salad,
Custard Pie, Coffee.
FRIDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Cereal with Cream
Scrambled Eggs with Cheese,
Rice Croquettes,
Coffee, Toasted Mullins.
LUNCH.
oyster Pie,
Swiss Cheese Sandwiches,
Peach Marmalade, Chocolate Eclaire
DINNER.
Cream of Corn
Baked Lake Trout Egg Sauce,
Dreaded Tomatoes, Boiled Potatoes
Endive Salad,
Tapioca Cream, Coffee.
SATURDAY.
BREAKFAST
Cereal with Cream,
Sausage,
Buckwheat Cakes, Maple Syrup,
Coffee.
LUNCH.
Creamed Sweetbreads
Potatoes au Gratin
Orange Marmalade Sandwiches,
Chocolate.
DINNER.
Purec of Peas,
Boiled Leg of Mutton, Caper Sauce,
Baked Potatoes, Parsnps
Jelled Tomato Salad,
Queen of Puddngs, Coffee
SUNDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Cereal and Cream,
Goldfish Balls, Corn Frltters,
Buttered Toast Coffee.
DINNER
Mock Turtle Soup,
Roast Lamb. Drowned Potatoes,
Satisfy, Radishes,
Asparagus Salad, Cider Jelly.
Coffee.
SUPPER.
Lobster Ia NewbuTg,
Anchoyy Canapis, Celery,
Fruit Cake Tea,
Preserved Pineapple.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-06
pcny Reduction, of Wages

PITTSBCRG, Feb b-Positive denials are
made By coke manufacturers In PittsburG
to the story that "A cut In wages Of tn
coke men is contemplated as reported las
week. 1t was origInally the intention o
month, hut because of the increased de
mand for coke and signs OF recovery o
was deferred for a time. with tbs hop,
that 1t will not be necessary,
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-06

MY stomach was affected by grip and
could eat nothing but crackers and milk.
began taking Dr. Miles Ncryinc and Pain
Pills and the trouble disappcared."-Mr
]. Lindsey. Montrose. MINI.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-06

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. 5-A terrific north
western storm is raging from Cape Henry
to Cape Hatteras the wind averaging fifty
miles an hour, A large threemasted
schooner has been sighted over three miles
off the Cape Henry life saving station. sig
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-06

mailing for assistance. 1t is in danger OF
being blown ashore
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-17
CantaIOupe Experiment.

W. F. Allen is trying novel schhme this
year on about IS acres Of his so acre patch Of
near Salisbury, which he hopes
will successfully insure an early crop from
this portion OF his field at least. The great
danger with early 'lopes is the killing Of the
plants when they first come up by frost. Mr..
Allen 8 scheme is this: About April 9Th, or
ten days earlier than usual he planted his
seed in hills,that are made in a shallow trench
with the earth thrown up high on both sides
OF the row. Over each hill he has placed an
ordinary pane Of window glass with the dirt
packed loosely on each side Of it, the dirt on
the sides excluding the cold air and frost, He
thinks that the glass win concentrate the rays
Of thesun, make the earth warmer than other
wise, assist in terminating the seed, and alb
sOlutely project the tender plant when IL
comes through from frost or blight. He will
not remove the glass entirely until about May
10th. II his theory is correct and an early
crop OfcantelOupes is secured, he insures his
crop at a comparatively very low rate. The
early fruit brings the largest prices,and from
eighteen acres he should realize say 25t0
crates, which ordinarily bring about SO pei
crate. He purchased about 10000 panes, OF
$500 worth Of glass, and he estimates his loss
from depreciation and breakage at about q
per cent or sl6O. He expects to use the glass
for other purposes, however,and save any de
probation in value that it would have
placed on the market.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-17
Georgia Peaches Short.
special TO the CHRoN1oIE.

> pecAuA W lAc OhAONASAA&s
ATLANTA, GA, MAY 4.
Advices from the fruit belt have been gath
ared since Wednesday from ali except three
ofthe largest peach orchards in the State
Summed us these show there will bel loss
60 per cent BY the intermittent cold snaps
and the curculio. In fact nthe crop reaches
/ 200 cars It viii surpfsssa even as good judge
as State EntomOlogistsco who aaysthe cur
culio is already at work and doing great DAM
age. He also fears the brown rot which
played havoc last year In many Of the large
orchards. The recent cold wave seorched
the leaves but apparently left the fruit un-
hurt. He thinks growers will experience dur
ing June the final result and reduction OF
10 per cent by the drops. The stems have
been weakened, and the outlook is now for a
heavy reduction from this cause. Only 90
days ago the railroads were preparing for a
$500 car crop. To-day they cOncede that not
over LOO cars will see the market and those
who have seen the orchards during the past
ten days say l 600 cars will be the limit. The
orchard men are busy spraying hoping to
check the brown rot. From the reports now
at hand The Packer man believes that there
will not beOver 200 cars, possibly 1900, and Of
these 100 will be strictly choice to fancy. Il
the rot sDreads,a number OF growers say they
will shake Off considerable Of the inferior
fruit. hoping to get better prices for thai
which remains. The outlook is for fair Il
high price to prevail until the season is vel
advanced. Fully 100 fruit bupers have gOn,
into the Fort Valley district and many ar
securing the tributary section contracting
for small lots here and there. The grower
have made no effort to organize.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-17
EXCITING DAY ON WALL STREET
A Panic Averted After One Day of
the Widest Trading.


the wildcat Trading.
New York, May 1O.-The threaten
ing condition Of affairs which develop
ed in the stock market Wednesday cul-
minated yesterday in one Of the Sc
verest twists ever experienced in Wall
street. The corner in Northern Pa
cific was the impelling cause Of the
crisis, owing to the threat contained in
the ruinous terms forced upon the
shorts in the stock that disastrous
liquidation would be forced at other
points. Strenuous efforts we're made
by the most powerful financial inter
ests in the country to avert the threat
ened trouble and almost unlimited sup
porting orders we're placed in the mar
ket for the opening, in anticipation of
the heavy selling which was to come.
The excitement began when North
ern Pacific began selling at 200, and
rushed up rapidly to 700 on regular
transactions and 1000 for cash. Then
there was a sudden weakening OF the
whole market, and other stocks fell
from 5 to 30 points. Banks came to
The rescue and loaned 100000 at 6
per cent. and towards the close the
market recovered to almost normal
conditions.
Today there was a complete recovery
the agreement to allow Northern Pa
cifc shorts to cover at $50 wiping out
the impelling cause Of Thursdays
panic.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-17

miral Casey. At Van Ness avenue
President Mckinley reviewed the pro-
cession. after which he repaired to the
Scott residence for dinner.
The president was driven to the ferry
depot at 8 o'clock last evening. In the
large and handsomely illuminated nave
OF the large building the president re-
ceived vast crowd of people. Mayor
Phelan delivered brief address Of well
come. to which President Mckinley re-
sponded. The president did not indulge
In handshaking. but graciously bowed
as the people passed, each one salutine
him with small flag.
Thousands of people between Del
Monte and San Jose were disappointed
on Monday on account of the presi-
dents non-appearance, he leaving Mrs
Mckinley only long enough to run tc
San Jose for an hour, where he made
a brief speech. A feature of the Sar
Jose reception was a monster bouquet
80 feet in circumference, with tele
graph pole for a stem.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-17
OHINt's APPEAL FOR MERCY.
Asks For Thirty Years TO Pay the
Indemnity Demanded.

Asks For Thirty Years TO Pay the
Indemnity Demanded.
Washington, May ia cablegram
rom Mr.. Rockhill, our special commits
sloner at Pckin, received at the. state
department yesterday. mentions the re-
ceipt by the ministers Of the response
Of the Chinese ENJOYS to the ministers
demands for indemnity. The dispatch
indicates briefly that the Chinese rep
resent that an annual payment Of $10,-
900, 900 is the full extent of their power
to pay on indemnity accounts. 1t will
take 30 years to discharge the debt at
that rate, without interest Mr.. Rock
hill make no mention Of the subject of
interest.
According to a press dispatch the
answer Of China commences with an
appeal to mercy, saying that the coun-
try is impoverished The answer ex-
plains that the utmost China can offer
is 100000 taels annually for the next
80 years. The ministers refuse to dis.
cuss this answer until 1t has been con.
sidered by them in meeting.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-17
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR
Chief Magistrates Official Entry
Into San Francisco.
NECESSARY CHANGE IEPROGRAM.

Mrs.. McT1inIey's Illness Prevented the
President From visiting Stanford
Unixersity-A Parade Headed by
General shafter and Admiral Casey.
San Francisco, May 15.-President
Mckinley made his official entry into
this city, the objective point Of his
tour, late yesterday afternoon. After
being formally welcomed by Mayor J.
D. Phelan he was escorted through the
principal streets, attended by a mill
tary and naval turnout. He attended
public reception last night in the large
nave Of the Market street ferry depot.
President Mckinley decided early
yesterday morning that, owing to Mrs.
McKinley's illness, he would not visit
Stanford university, as had been plan
ned, but would limit himself to the
days exercises in this city.
At 2:40 o'clock in the afternoon he
left the Scott residence for the Valen-
cha street station. Here he met the
train bringing the members Of the cab
met and remainder Of his party, who
had fulfilled the program between San
Jose and this city. President McKin-
ley was also met here by Mayor Phelan
and formally received. The president,
the members of his cabinet. Mayor
Phelan and the reception committee
were then taken by special train to the
Third and Townsend street station
where the military and naval escort
was waiting.
In the rear Of the platoon Of mount
ed police and a battalion Of patrOlmer
came Grand Marshal Warfleld and his
aides Behind them were swung into
line Troop A, the special escort Of thS
president. closely followed by the vet
eran guard Of the Grand Army Of thu
Republic. who acted as a guard o
honor for the battle flags Of Prcsiden
McKinley's regiment.
A second later President Mckinley
sitting comfortably in his carriage, wa
in full view of the throng that hat
waited so long to greet him. Accom-
panying him we're Mayor Phelan an
Irving NJ Scott, chairman Of the citi
zens' executive committee. Cheer afte
cheer rose from the multitude, whic
we're re-echOed along the thorough
fares. With his face wFeathed 4
smiles President Mckinley GRACEFUL
raised his hat and bowed his acknOwl
edgment Of the ovation.
After the presidents carriage cam
those Of his cabinet, Governor Nash {
Ohio and his stan and the Ohio cor
gressional delegation. The long lin
Of carriages was followed by 400
troops. infantry, artillery and cavalT
from the Preside. led by Gen. Shafte
and 1000 marines and sailors from Ii
battleshlps Iowa, Philadelphia an
? Wisconsin. under the command Of Az
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-17

NIl-l'-I--I"N- 70 9NI---- UT "-''l-'N-Ts
Washington, May 15.-The represent
atives Of the machinery and allied
metal trades national and international
unions. who have been in session here
for two days considering the enforce
ment Of a demand that union machin-
lists hereafter shall be required to work
emily nine hours a day, with an increase
of wages that would make the daily
pay the same as under the present ten
hour scale. late yesterday afternoon de-
cided that there should be a strike on
May 20 in shops refusing to grant the
desired concessions. The strike order
will affect 100000 workers. Employers
declare it is in violation OF agreements.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-17
MILFORD, DEL, FRIDAY, MAY II, 1901.

that chasm from the heights OF eartn to
the heights Of heaven. Stand back now
and give him full swing. for no soul ever
did that successfully. Let him try. Jump.
He misses the mark. and he goes down,
depth below depth, destroyed without
remedy" Men. angels, devilsl What
shall we call that place Of awful catas-
trophe? Let It be known forever as the
souls death leap.
copyright, 1901, BY Louis KlOpsch, n. Il
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-17

Washington, May 15.-The monthly
statement of imports and exports Of
the United States shows that during
April, 1901, the imports OF merchandise
amounted to $40, 75O, 9s2, Of which $685.
461, 1928 was free Of duty. The whole
amount is 81 100000 in excess of the
imports Of April, 1901. The exports of
domestic merchandise during April ag-
gregated $12O,7SO.5 500. an increase OF
$4,000, 900. For the last ten months the
total imports Of merchandise were SAL
O49, $50 less than for the corresponding
period last year. During the same
months the exports Of domestic mer-
chandise exceeded those for the cor
responding period in 1sOOby $S5, 566, 25s.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-17

THE LATE COUNT" MITKIEWICz.
he gained. with Wharton Barker, Of
Philadelphia. immense concessions in
China. The concessions stirred up
financial men the world over. The Chi
nese government apparently became
frightened and eventually cancelled the
privileges extended to the count.
Mitkiewicz was a native of Poland
the son of poor parents. with no claim
to nobility, but posing as a count in
this country he succeeded in inveig
ling many prominent men in his vari
GUS schemes. He was several timei
arrested on swindling charges. but al
ways escaped conviction In this eoun
try. In England, however. he served
a five year term for swindling.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-17

The New YORK HuAAoeFs' Lockout.
New York, May 15.-While the brick
layers did not return an answer to the
ultimatum delivered by the builders
last Saturday, they did not report for
work today. The bricklayers say they
cannot take this action until the repre-
sentatives of the various unions reacL
a decision in the matter at a meeting
to be held tonight. With the cessation
Of work on building operations from
5000 to 5000 bricklayers are thrown
out Of employment, and also all other
mechanics employed on the buildings.
The suspension of work thus immedi-
ately affects from 10000 to $4,000 work
men. and indirectly may affect 10000
to 100000 men.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-17
DEATH OF MITKIBwIOz.

Bogus Count Who InveiEIed Many
Prominent Men in His Schemes.
Asbury Park, May 15.-"Count" Eu-
gene Stanislaus De Mitkiewicz, the
"hnaneier and promoter" died at his
summer home here Monday night OF
heart disease. For years he had been
sufferer from heart trouble, but the
end came suddenly. Mitkiewicz came
into prominence some years ago. when