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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-10
The Janitor Excused.

A FEM sundays ago the preacher oI one Of
Athe coor'd churches in this city complained
al ont tho church being too cold, and made n'
,ury about the iantor While he was sti
talking ono oi the members walked up to the
pulpit and whispered in the preachers ear these
wolds;
THE jaritor Was orrcsicd last night while
stealth coal
Not another word WAS said on tc subject
Cincinnati Enquirer,
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keen life as the human mind recog-
nizes that a long panorama of history.
veiled for ages. is unrolling before 1t.
why has all this. we ask. been hid
den until now? Why is this genera
ton the elected one to recover the
buried treasures of ancient wisdom
and knowlcdge--to find itself placed In
touch with those generations that
evolved magnificent civilizations buried
In ruin before the ancestors, so far as
known. of the nations and peoples that
rule the earth today. had evolved
from barbarism? Why has all this
wealth of historic discovery been re-
served until now" May it not have a
lesson and "A warning for us "upon
\. bom the ends of the world are come,
the burdens and the responsibilities ct
new empire? The thoughtful NINA
must be compelled to answer. yes.
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TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune Astrologer.
As,rol.tc Cast: 23i Il. M. for Wednesday. Apri
10. 1901.

4 child born on this day will notice that THIS
season of suspense is liable to produce cases
o; heart failure on tho police force.
II begins to look as though tho speakeas'oS
would I've the only places allowed to do business
behind the blinds in Scranton.
good white liar has no difficulty when called
,ron to tell black ono.
II is TO he hoped that there will he reform
enough TO go around i'll Scranton even 10 ''e
raising the arc lamps 10 their old perch.
The weather at last seems to have reached the
high water mark.
There is no cause Tor anxiety regarding the
new city government. Several persons who nave
no, been asked stand ready to render assistance
whenever they are needed.
Aiacchus' Advice.
II is 10 he hoped that the troubles of Re.
coIdcr Brown. of Pittsburg, will not be made
an issue in Scranton
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Erie and Wyoming Valley,

Tine Table in Eject sept. ~ 1909.
nains tor H4wlcy and local points, come
ing at Ilwlcy with Eric aillold tor New letN'
ton al 70l a. m, and % =. N,
Trains arrive at Sclanton al lo2o a M shd
9l0 y. IN,
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SCRANTON. APRIL 10. 1901.

Announcement of the prize winners
in The Tribunc's short story contest
will be made in nc%t Saturdays issue.
together with publication of the
story to which the first prize has bech
awarded.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-10

Judge Dixon. of Trenton. seems to
have delivered "a slcdge hammer stroke
at wilde and pipe-dream stocks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-10

After considerable hullabaloo on the
part of those not interested. it turns
out that all interested arc thoroughly
satisfied will! the appointment of re-
torder for Pittsbure. Hence the pro-
cesSion can proceed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-10

The persons most anxious that ASu-
inado should be punished are those
of his own nationality who have been
mislcd by his false prophecies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-10

1t begins to look as though Mrs. Ma
ton mad buried the hatchet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-10
scavenger.

A. r. BRIGGS CLEANS PRIyl VAULTS AND
cess pools; no odor; only improved pumps used.
A. b. Briggs, proprietor, Leave orders HOO
North Main avenue, or Eicke's drug store, cor
ner Adams and Mulberry. Both telephones.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-10

New York Office. iiO Nassau 81. .
= $. vREEJAND.
Sole AGENT Tor foreign Advertising
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Hotels and Restaurants.

THE ELK CAFE, lsj AND l21 FRANKLIN
avenue. Rates reasonable.
=. ZEIGLER, Proprietor
SCRANTON HOUSE, NEAR D., L. 4 ". PAS
senger depot. Conducted on the European
plan. VICTOR hoNl, Proprietor
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Seeds.
Wire Screens.
Miscellaneous.

JOSEPH kUErTEI. REAR jIl LN'kA. AVE
Scranton. Pa, manufacturer of Wire Screens.
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The delegates to the Cuban const-
tutiWnal convention claim that their
hesitation IS now caused by inability
L. luvat' public opinion.
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Presbyterian General Assembly

y THURSDAY. May IL. the
'l3th general assembly of the
Presbyterian church VIII
convene i'm Philadelphia with
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Help Wanted-Male.

WANTED FIRST CLASS sTENOGRAPll AM
Remington operator; good salary TO- th'
right man. Address Manufacturer. care Tribuhe
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Money to Loan.

ANY AMOUNT or MONEY TO LnAN--'2uCk,
straight leans or Building and Loan. AT
from to 8 per cent. Call on ~ V. Walker,
3li.315 Ccnnell building.
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awkwardncss. If have killed your dog I'll re.
place it,"
In tones that fairly liqucticd the surrounding
air the woman rctolted: 'Indccd, You hatter
Yourself"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-10

IivY S. RICHARD, Editor.
q. =. BYXBEE, business Manascf.
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LEGAL.

ESTATE. OF EDWARD JAMES, LATE OF THE
City of Scranton, County of Lackawanna, de-
ceased
Letters testamentarv upon the above estate
having lcen granted to the undersigned, all per-
sons indebted to said estate requested t.
make payment, and those having claims de
mands to present the same to
MAGDELENE JAMES. EXccutriy,
PALMER L. WILLIAMS, Scranton, ia.
Attorney for Estate.
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ut Is to Laugh"

~CR ESTEEMED New York
contemporary, Life. makes
~ some literary announcements
that The Tribune's readers
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-10
A Lesson to the Nations.

Y n EVERY portion of the world the
authentic records and remains of
earlier centuries are being sought
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Perfectly Beautiful
Delightfully."- Charming!
Exceedingly Fasclnatingl

Is what we hear from customers whS
have seen our new
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-10

Addtonsi trNus leave Csrbondale for Msyhed ysTd
rs except Sunday, and pm Sunday only arrsus
Ut Mavicld Yard 100 pm and 20 PM.
AddtOnnlrnns leave ScTsnton att o. pm sunday only
stopping at all stations to CnrhnDdsn arriving at 7i5
aud train leaves MaSheli Yard for arbonqale at
daily hrrixIu Iug AZ Carr udalp M "a A1aut
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Help Wanted-Female.

WANTED--GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE
work. Apply with reference to Mrs. u H.
Brooks, 1905 Linden street.
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IN RE: ESTATE or DANIEL W. SULLIVAN.
To Whom II May Concern:
granted a rule to show cause why Mary Sulli.
van, eyccurix OF the last will and testament
OF Daniel W. Sullivan, should not be discharged.
Rcturnablc to next Argument Court.
MARY SULLIVAN,
H. c. REl N0LpS. ENccutriX.
Attorney for Estate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-06
WOOL.

BOSTON, July 5.-rhe Commercial
Bulletin will say In to-morrow's report
of the wool trade in the United States:
In spite of the decline In London. the
protective wal lof the tariff has. per-
mitted not only activity but a slight ad-
vance on fine woods In the United
States. One half million pound sale of
new spring California was made on a
basis OF IS cents clean. Fine medium
territory clothing is now selling at AZ
cents clean. A line of Montana staple
brought lie. Ohio delaine has been
held at 29e. Clothing manufacturers
and cloth mills have twenty per- cent.
better orders than a year ago, and the
thriving condition of the manufactur-
ing industry is improving the demand
for raw material.
The receipts Of wool In Boston since
January LIST have been 100, 606 .142
pounds. against 90, 22s. 915 pounds for
the same period in 1900. The shipments
to date are f24. 70S, 264 pounds, against
sales of 10. $50 600 pounds for the same
period in 1900. The stock on hand In
Boston January /, 1901. was 76,30s.50o
pounds; the total stock to-day Is 52,-
207, 1878 pounds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-06
DUN's REVIEW OF TRADE.

NEW YORK, July Or. G. Dun &
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade to-mor-
row will say:
Developments of fresh labor troubles
is a feature of the week that has made
for conservatism in many directions,
but throughout the country jobbing and
retail lines are busy and are handling
goods at prices which yield fair pro-
fits. There is a reflection of this acti-
vity in the continued improvement in
the textile markets in the east and the
~uneasiness e the money market ices
not extend beyond the ranks OF speeu-
lators IN stocks. Crop reports con-
tinue gratifying, much good having
been done by rains in the middle west.
Harvesting of winter wheat progresses
favorably.
Manufacturing has been interrupted
nv the elements and labor agitation
Numerous prostrations from heat
caused humane employers to close mills
during the most distressing hours,
while the sheet and hoop workers were
ordered to stop work until certain
disputed points were settled. No m
mediate settlement is anticipated be-
cause many plants need repairs and
others are taking stock. Until the
owenrs wish to resume their position
will not be known. The reduction OF
Is cents on No. >2s sheets was unex-
pected and not accompanied by any
General weakening Of prices. Foot
wear shops in New England are active
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-06

A BULL MARKET
Created by Reports of Continued
Hot weath West and south

Created by Reports of Continued
Hot weather West and south
west.
CHICAGO, July 5.-Continued hot
weather throughout the west and south
west created a bull market to-day in
corn. July and September both were
active and strong. September closed
l1ac higher than Wednesday. Septem-
Der wheat closed &c higher. September
oats were 1asG1hc higher and pro-
visions ranged from 2k to 12hc high
er.
Weak cables and heavy domestic re-
oeipts were the reasons for the easier
feeling in wheat at the opening. Trad
ing was dull, however. and the pit was
nearly deserted during the entire ses-
sion. Toward the close the remark
able demand for corn and oats and the
material rise in prices OF both had a
STRENGTHENING effect and when added to
reports of rust in spring wheat in
consequence of excessive moisture the
situation became quite strong. Septem-
Der opened Ac lower at 65 q q66c, sold
up TO 661z and closed strong at 66%@
661h. Seaboard cl~earances of wheat and
flour were equal to 1888, 900 bushels and
primary receipts were 995, 900 bushels
against 395 900 bushels a year ago.
Northwest receipts were 452 cars. COM
pared with GAG a week ago and 102 cars
last year. Local receipts were 81 cars,
Is of contract grade.
Corn opened easier on rains in Kan
sas, but the belief rapidly developed
that the hot weather is having a dele
FERROUS effect generally. Damage re-
ports came from many quarters. Buy
ing for both account gradually en-
larged and a small sized stampede en-
sued. Buying orders from the u
try came with the damage reports. Sep
TENDER reopened at 46h to 4614c and
advanced to 48c. Final figures were
1lsc higher at 47Ac. Local receipts
were 155 cars. six Of contract grade.
There was a large trade in oats with
the buying general and of good char
acter. Continued dry weather and gen.
orally poor outlook for the crop were
the main factors. September ranged
between 27as and zee, closing at the
high point with a gain of 1%0hc. Re-
ceipts were 12S cars.
There was a better local demand for
provisions doubtless due to som ex-
tent to the poor outlook for the corn
crop. The opening was easy, but
strength developed later in sympathy
with the coarse grains. September pork
sold between s13 SIN and s14 10, clos
ing 212c higher at s14 Go. Lard ranged
between IS 421a and So 57h@8 so, clos
ing wit ha gain of 1914 at IS 571a. Ribs
sold between 81 S2h II 81 95G97A,
closing 71ac higher at 81 95.
Estimated receipts tomorrow:
Wheat lao cars; corn 260 cars; oats
1875 cars; hogs 5000 head.
The leading figures ranged as follows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-06

such as LUX dc mi alma"-light of my
soul-"Angelita de mi corazon little AM
bel OF my ~heart"-stc., between which and
others like he sandwiched his declaration
of undying love.
The full-throated beauty with the raven
hair and shapeiy shoulders. toyed ner-
Nously with her fan, as this torrent OF
love poured forth, and at last whispered
hoaltatingly: But you do not know, per-
haps, to whom YOU arc making these pro-
testntions. T."
oh, YES. | do. I should know YOU
among n thousand. | knew you by intut-
ton, palomita mia tmy little dove, But,
still, unmask, and let me see for myself,
that you
lie could not wait. but imprinted n kiss
fun upo nthe ripe red lips before the dom
mo was wholly removed; then, with u
gasp, fell hack apaee; for there before
him s~tood-not the senorita, but the Wild
ow fonson'
He was for the moment stunned, but he
well knew what was incumbent upon q
man of honor. under the circumstances
Since the Widow johnson had accepted
him. he could do no less than accept the
s~ituatio. Fer, he was "A man of honor!
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-06
LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO. July 5.cattie-Receipts
4.e00; choice steers steady: others slow.
Butchers stock generally dun: good to
prime steers S5.20Ge.40, cows sa.5o1
$50. heifers S2.50G5.00; bulls SLOW,
se.35G+.40;. calves firm. s4.501s.50.
Hogs-Receipts to-day, $4,000: TO-
morrow. 1900; left over. estimated,
$500; weak; top. s6.l0; mixed and
butchers. s5.7oG6.5o; bulk OF sales,
s5.s5@6.0o.
Sheep-Receipts 5000; sheep and
lambs steady. Good to choice wethers
S3.4044.l0; native lambs s3.00@5.09.
EAST LIBERTY, Pa. July 5.-Cat-
e steady: extra. s5.s0qe.o0; good,
$5.35G5.55.
Hoge steady; prime assorted Aeaviss
s6.05G6.10; god light workers and pigs
so.05; roughs s4.25@5e0.
Sheep slow: best wethers S3.70G3s0;
yearlings s4.50G4.5o; veal calves, $500
M6.50.
CINCINNATI. July 5.-Hogs easy.
lower, s4.S0Q6.1o.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-06
LITTLE BUSINESS DOING.

NEW YORK, July 5.-Holiday n
ditions obtained in nearly all the minor
commercial markets to-day. The only
large market open was the cotton ex-
change. The metal exchange, stock ex-
change and coffee exchange were clos
ed.
Hides quiet and unchanged.
Leather inactive.
Hops dull.
Coal quiet
Turpentine quiet.
Molasses quiet.
Rice slow.
Potatoes and cabbage quiet and I'M
changed.
Eggs irregular.
Cheese easy.
Butter steady, with state dairy lao
1Shc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-06

NEW YORK. July 5.-The U. S. Steel
dividend of 1% per cent. on the pre-
ferred stock is payable August 18th.
Books close July 10th and reopen
August sth. The common dividend OF
! per cent is payable September 14th.
Books close August goth and reopen
September 10th.
The amount of preferred stock oil
the United States Steel Corporation
outstanding is s5OS, 1876 300 and of the
common stock $506. 473. 400. To pay the
dividend of ia per cent. on the pre-
ferred stock outstanding will there
fore require s8.s9s, $40, and to pay the
dividend of / per cent. on the common
stock outstanding it will require $5,-
064. 734. The two dividends will there
fore aggregate $13,963, pa.
The sales of Z. S. Steel on Wednes-
day were 124, 761, pref. 56,826.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-06

Cash quotations were as follows:
Wheat-No. 8 spring, -; No. 2 red,
65%@66Ac.
Corn-No. 2, Acc; No. 2 yellow. 451hc.
Oats-No. 9. 29630c: No. 2 white,
31@32c; No. 8 white. 30@S1hc.
Rye-No. 2. soc.
No. l fiaxseed. $1.S&~
No. I northwestern, $l.SS.
Prime timothy seed, $4.25.
Mess pork. per Dbl. $13.So6So.
Lard, per 100 lbs, sS.50@521s.
Short ribs sides. loose, S7.S0WS.00.
Dry sailed shoulders, boxed, 7H9
7hc.
Short clear sides, boxed. $S.25@35.
whiskey. basis of high wines. Sl.27.
Glover, contract grade. $3.50.
On the produce exchange to-day tha
butter market was steady; creameries,
14ds19c; dairies, 14@16Ac.
Cheese steady, 9@1oc.
Eggs steady, lie.
BALTIMORE. July l5.-Flour dull;
receipts l4,2o1; exportss45,4S
Wheat very dull; spot and the
month, GOA @70c; receipts 70G7oac.
Corn inactive and higher; mixed spot
and the month, ATS hc.
Oats firm: No. white 33hQ3Ac; re-
ceipts 10,S90.
Butter steady.
Eggs steady. unchanged.
Cheese unchanged.
PHILADELPHIA. July 5.-Wheat
steady: contract grade. July. 69tsm70c.
Corn firm, &c higher; No. 2 mixed
July, 471a@Ac-
Oats, auier but steady; No. 2 white,
clipped. 33Ac.
Butter quiet. but firm; fancy western
creamery, 19kc.
Eggs duh and weak; fresh nearby
1901 c.
Cheese easier; New York full creams
fancy small, 9hc.
Cotton unchanged.
TOLEDO, O., July 5.-Wheat dull.
steady; cash and July. 67Ac.
Corn active and higher; cash and
July, acc.
Oats active and higher; July 2Sxc.
Cloverseed, cash prime. $500.
Oh unchanged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-06

EDworth League Excursion to San
Francisco vim baltimore Il Ohio
X. Il.
Direct route via Chicago or st. Louis
from Wheeling. Fare for the round
trip s60.50. Tickets on sale July 5,h
to 18th inclusive, good returning until
August 31st. Excursionists may go one
route and return via another. For full
information apply to T. c. Burke. Pas
senger Agent, Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-06
Low Rate Excursions via Ohio River
Railroad.

Christian Endeavor Convention. Gin
cinnati, Ohio. One fare for the round
trip. Tickets ON sale July 5 and 6, good
to return until July II, or, by payment
OF so cents, limit may be extended TO
August 81, 1901.
Epworth League, San Francisco, Cal.
s60.5 so from Wheeling. Marietta, Park
ersburg and intermediate points. Tick
cts on sale July 5 to IL. good to return
until August 81, 1901.
LATE LEMAY. Pass. Agt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-06
DRY GOODS.

NEW YORK. July 5.-The market re-
opened after the holiday with a very
quiet demand on the spot and barely
an average business coming forward
otherwie. The tone Is unchanged. Sell
ers showed confidence IN the future.
Print cloths are dull but firm. Prints
are also firm. Linens are In quiet re-
quest at full prices. Burlaps quiet but
not any carries than a week ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-06

WASHINGTON, July 5.-To-day's
statement OF the treasury balances in
the general fund exclusive of the $780,
00o, COO gold reserve in the division of
redemption, shows:
Available cash balance, = s175,4sS-
639; gold, $780, 9S ,644.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-06
New Daylight Train to Buffalo via
penusyIyauta Lines.

Leave Wheeling at II a. M. city time,
| arrive Buffalo at $40 p. m. Pullman
Buffet Parlor Car from Pittsburg.
Leave Wheeling 7:40 p. m: arrive Buff
falo 7 a. m. Pullman Sleeping Car
from Pittsburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-06
WHISKEY ACTIVE.

CINCINNATI, O., July 5.-Whiskey,
distillers' finished goods active on basis
Of 81 n.
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The Clearing House.

Manager Alex. Mitchell, of the Wheeling
Clearing House, yesterday reported as fol-
lows Exchanges. Balances
Yesterday ..--........-. Siui,Olf Vi -oftSy %
| same day last week. 1885 50 24.099 40
Same day last month. 94,719 "a 1880 SO
ALEX. MITCHELL.
MANAGER Clearing House.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-06

For the Annual Encampment G. A.
r., at Cleveland. O., September 10 to
IA. the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will
sell tickets from all points son its lines
East of the Ohio River at the very low
rate of ONE FARE for the ROUND
TRIP. Tickets good going on all trains
of September s to IL, inclusive, good
to return until September Is, inclusive.
except II tickets are deposited with Joint
Agent on or before o of September
Is, and payment Of fee Of so cents, tick
cts may be extended for return to Oc-
tober 8, inclusive.
Call ON agent Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road for tickets and full information.
Evening star., 1901-11-09

nerves of the excitable Partisan public
They thought it might fan. Colonel Bas-
sot of the French army, who made the tests
of the towers movements. found that ihe
expansion and contraction of the iron in
movement between sunrise aud sunset,
which traverses a curve OF ten centimeters.
OF course. backward movement equally
as great occurs during the night.
So IL is with all the other domes aud
towers and statues and bridges, ana even
with the tall office buildings No expcri-
meBts have been made with sky-scrapers
as yet. but they move just as surely as do
the other structures. The movement. Of
st. Pauls bodily toward the Thames Is due
TO the subsistence of the subsoil on which
the cathedral is built. Even In the days
of Wren. who took every precaution, II was
noticed that the great weight OF the BALD
ing had disturbed the ground a little. One
hundred years ago the building was braced
with iron ties. Yet the d. ainage tGat has
taken place and the tappings OF the under
ground railroad have weakened the coEdi-
tion OF the neighboring ground. The south
transept has begun TO slide southwark and
one hundred and thirty feet wide mas open
ed and started to slide toward the river.
In this. of course. there Is danger. but there
is no danger in the movements Of towers,
for the expansion due to heat and the con-
traction due to cold is a very natural coa-
dition and one that must always be taken
into account by the architects. No great
tower could possibly be absolutely rigid.
Evening star., 1901-11-09
The Executive Engineer.

From the Engineering Magazine.
Engineers-mechanical and civil-now
make it their ambition to become, not con-
sulting experts, but executives. Among
military and naval cadets, the most bril-
liant and successful students eagerly enter
the engineering corps of the service, and
become in after years the most thorough
and successful officers. The same tenden-
cy is pervading commercial life. This state
of affairs is becoming more and more prev
alent. The managers of street railway,
gas, electric lighting and similar companies
are, in the main, men of engineering train
ing. The general management of broader
manufa cturing industries is being concen-
trated in the same direction. The depart
mental organization of commerce requires
men who shall be, first of all, able execu-
tives-second, experts in the departmental
work In all excepting purely specialized
branches-such as the legal or financial
use is being made of the trained engineer.
Statesmen Of mechanical goods, railway
transportation department officials and lr,-
cumbents of many other apparently unre-
lated fields are made from engineering tim
ber The highest executive positions in the
great industries are accessible to men of
mechanical training and common sense.