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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16
YALE DoRMIToRY BURNED.
Guests of Football Team Witnessed
 the Confia grafton.

the Confiagr grafton.
 New Haven, Nov 16-The Hutch+ inson. one of the largest and most or nate of the students dormitorles, was gutted by fire this noon, entailing property loss of many thousands or dollars and spreading horror in the hearts of a great number of specta- tors many of whom were visitors who had come to the city to witness the football game between Yale and Princeton. Shortly after the tiremen reachd the scene, the dense clouds or smoke which had enveloped the build- ing parted for an instant and revealed the figure of q student standing on the window sill of the tlftn story. lie was apparently about to jump, but warned by the shouts of thousands of throats he stood back against the window. Af- ter several futile attempts an exten- sion ladder was put up and the stu- dent slid down the ladder into the arms of a fireman who was speeding swiftly to his rescue. When the 1ire- men reached the ground with his bur-. den he was greeted with cheer after cheer by the people who witnessed the rescue. The student was unconscious and he was taken to the house Of A physician near by. The young man was recognized as Eugene Hall Wins-i low of Punxsutawney, Penn, an aca- demic sophomore
 The whole interior of the greati building was destroyed, with all It's costly furnishings. The personal ef- fleets of over POO students were also burned as the flames spread so rapid ly that i twas impossible to save any thing. The building was owned by Frank w. Benedict Of this cty and was built to cost S200,O00. The fire caught from an open fireplace in the third story and was. drawn up thorugh the air shaft The building was partly, covered by insurance. =
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16
New Jer.ev Bank Robhea.

ASBURY PARK, N. J., Nov. 16-The First National bank at Spring Lake has been robbed. Burglars blew open the safe with nitroglycerin and got away with over 5000 in money The robbery is believed to have been the work of professional crooks. The bank safe was emptied of tsscontents, and it was necessary to borrow money from the Manasquan bank in order to resume business at the usual hour.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16
SIGNATURES ONLY NEEDED.
And Then British Government
 is Through With Treaty.

Negotiations in Regard to Mosquito
 Coast-English Cabinet Waking Up-
 fntimated That the Members Will
 Formulate New Plans for Procedure
 In House of Commons.
 London. Nov 16.-So far as the Brit ish government is concerned, all that remains to be done in connection with the Isthmian canal is for Lord Paunce- fote and Secretary of State Hay to af- fix their signatures to the new treaty. Such minor suggestions as ensued after the British ambassador arrival at Washington have all been disposed of, and the foreign office awaits news Of the signing of the convention, though it has not received any intima- tion as to when this is likely to occur
 No draft of the treaty has been ca- bled here, ,forfhe very good reason that the text of the document Is safely locked away ill the foreign office Iles. where it has been since prior to Lord PauncefoteS departure from this coun- try. The ambassador was empowered to sign on behalf of Great Britain the first day he arrived in the United States if such a course seemed to ilim dllAlsdDIE- Ilc IS dNtl1- hllii AetAA power, and the officials presume thar he is only awaiting the convenience of the state department 1t Washington.
 London. Nov 16-The negotiations between the governments of Great Britain and Nicaragua with regard to the Mosquito coast have been very vohlminous, but it is now believed that Nicaragua can provide q satisfae- tory guarantee for the protection or the natives and enablel Great Britain to rid herself of a responsibility which brings with it no advantage. The question of a suitable guarantee has been chiefly responsible for the pro- longation of the matter, Lord Lans- downe, the British foreign minister, irl- sisting that the Indians must be ade- quately protected. Beyond this point the foreign office displays little inter- est in the latter, believing that Great Britain's rights on the Mosquito coast are quite valueless, and no quid pro quo is being sought from Nicaragua.
 London. Nov 16.-The cabinet ap- pears to have awakened from it's 1ethargy with such unexpected energy as to elicit from the Pail Mall Gazette the following comment: This strict application to business is highly to be commended and will be generally ap- preciated.'
 This unintentional admission of the cabinets previous laZiness has caused the announcement that the various committees of the cabinet sitting this week will formulate proposals for the reform of procedure ill the house of commons. These proposals will lie considered by the full cabinet next week. It is pretty generally admitted that there is crying need of such T step. as domestic legislation is almost hopelessly blocked. Parliament it IS expected, will reassemble January o3.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16
DIPLOMA FOR S1O.

New York, Nov 16.-James NortonS Smith, manager of the Central Unis versity of Medicine and Science, JerS sey City, has just been arrested on q charge of attempting to obtain money by false pretence. The charge was based on q letter received by the po< lice from Dr b. H. Harrison of Swani vile, Texas, to whom Norton-Smitb had sent letter offering to furnish him diploma for $1O.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16
Bank Robbed by Employees.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.It has become known that the Williamsburg Savings bank has been robbed of $60,00O by two trusted employees. The larceny was dis covered on Nov. 3. General Meserole, the president of the bank, said that one of the employees had confessed to the cashier that he and his companion had taken funds of the bank. One of the accused men died T short time ago. The bank is partly secured against the loss.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16
REsIrLT OF A ouARREI,.

Stamford, Nov ICE. IT. Bissey. q whiskey agent, who shot Thomas Gals berry last night, after quarrel owed dice shaking and drink, was arrested in Darien about midnight. When the police were searching for him in thia city last night he was hiding on tila roof of q saloon. When the way vas clear he escaped to Darien. Tha wounded man will probably recover.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16

lined up for work. Princeton won the toss and chose the north goal. After playing fifteen minutes Yale got the bali on a tumble on Princeton's twen- ty-yard line. By double pass Yale gained five yards Good playing gave them five more. It was Yale's ball on Princeton's ten-yard line and then by fierce line plunges Yale gained tho necessary ten yards and Weymouth was sent over the line for touch down. Alcott kicked the goal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16
Chinese Court,s Procress.

PEKING, Nov. 16.-The Chinese court has arrived at Kaifongfu, capital of Honan, having left the people along it's route of march half ruined by the contributions levied for entertainment, repairing of roads and decorations. The ministers of the foreign powers are considering q suggestion from the Chinese officials to the effect that the ministers meet and formally welcome the emperor when he arrives at Pe- king
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16
CONFERENCE TO-DAY.

Middletown. Nov 16.-At an impor- tant conference of the common council and the selectment here to-day, it was agreed that the city accept q nominal sum ill payment of the city's $1O,OOO claim against the Worcester Cycle Co, provided the Fisher Auto Truck Co of New York buy the plant of the Wor- cester Cycle Co and locate it's business here. The Fisher company manufac- ture autos for trucks only. They em- ploy about 200 hands.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16
schley,s Fortune Gone.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-The say ings of forty-five years of active serv- ice in the United States navy have been eaten up by the expenses of the inquiry by which Admiral w s. Schley hopes to clear. his record as a naval officer. Since the final adjournment of the public sessions of the court the admiral has been staying at the Arling- ton hotel, attempting to extricate him. self from the financial tangle caused by the inquiry. He has ended with his accounts, and he finds that every cent of the $2O,000 which he had expected to leave to his family, in addition to all the prize money which he will get for his part in the Spanish-American war, has been expended on the inquiry.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16
FARM HOUSE BURNED.

Willimantic. Nov 16.-Firc destroyed the farm house on the Potter estate last night between here and South Gov entry. The loss will be $2O00. The house was occupied by W. w. Pack ard.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16
ELKs' FAREWELL NIGHT
There Will Be Accommodation Enough
 For All Who Desire to Attend.

For All Who Desire to Attend.
 This is the night that you will either be lucky or you will have to join the large band of disappointed ones. The Elks' fair is about to come to n close. and the program for tonight will be just as entertaining as it has been every other night this week. Of course you will be there, for you want to see how the Ell<s wind up such an elabo- rate bazaar as this has been. There will be dancing, as usual, and q barrel of other sport. If you have not seen the palace down in the Auditorium yon will never forgive yourself if you do not get down there tonight and view the world of wonders.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16

Miss M. A. Lawl0r, F. K- Wooi- worth and c. Fl. Hotchliss of the local n77fof1lce conducted a civil service eA- 5r6fnafion at the High school tnis rn1rnine. Twenty-Five applicants ap- n-4fed before the examiners. nlneteen f.z carriers and six for clerks.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16
sTRANGLE HOLD BARRED.
Wifi 70 Longer Be Allowed in Worces-

WIli 70 I1OHgeF De AIIOWtU III " NUICeS-
 ter. Says Chief-of- Police Stone.
 Worcester. Nov 16.--Chief-of-Police Stone of this city has issued an order that i'll the future the strangle hold il all wrestling contests in this city mast be barred. This is the result of q match between Lundin and Prof Dwyer Of Waterbury in Mechanics hotel, the other night, when DWyer was strangled into unconsciousness
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16
USED DYNAMITE.
Fast Train Wrecked on North
 ern Central Railroad.
PASSENGERS BADLY SCARED.

All Escaped Without Injury-NIotiye
 of Wreckers Was Undoubtedly Rob
 bery-The Charge of Dynamite
 Was Intended for Another Train
 othcers of Road Will Endeavor to
 Run Down the Miscreants.
 York, Pa, Nov 1G.-rhe Southwes- tern express on the Northern Central railway was wrecked last night by q charge of dynamite placed under the track near the Black bridge, 2 short distance north of York. The train was running at the rate of 45 miles an hour when the explosion occurred Passengers on the train were severely shocked and consternation prevailed All escaped injury. A piece of rail two and a half feet long was blown out of the track and three coaches were derailed and drawn over the ties a distance Of 200 feet before the train was brought to q stop. The engine which drew the train had its head light blown off and the windows of the cab were shattered. The trucks un- der an express car and day coach were badly wrecked.
 Four Pullman cars. . day coach, q combination car and an express car composed the train. The spot where the wreck occurred is one of the lone Hest places be.ween Harrisburg and Baltimore. It is thought that the ob- ject of the perpetrators was robbery. The police officials advance the theory that the robbers had set the dynamite for the Buffalo express which is said to carry considerable money, but for some unaccountable reason that train passed over the charge without ex- ploding it.
 After a delay of several hours new trucks were placed under the wrecked cars and the track was put in order. At the .olace where the explosion oc- cured hole was blown in the road bed large enough to bury q man. Where the rail was broken the edges were cut off almost as clean as if done by shears.
 Engineer Isaac Sterner. who was in charge of the locomotive, said he heard. a terrific explosion, followed by q great shock. The explosion oc cured immediately under the day coach, which was four cars behind the engine Passengers on the train say they first saw a ball of fire in the air, which was followed by a binding flash and a deafening roar. The pas sengers were greatly shocked, many throwing themselves on the floor of the cars until the train stopped. A panic prevailed among them until they were assured that the danger was over.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16

The Pastfine A. c. and the North End A. c. will meet in football game at Browns lots tomorrow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16

Philadelphia, Nov 16.-Reports of the attempt to wreck the southwestern express on the Northern Central branch of the Pennsylvania railroad
 were received at the office of the com pany here this morning and steps were at once taken to locate and ar rest the miscreants if possible. There is little hope here that the dynamiters will be captured because it is believed they undoubtedly made their way to one of the large cities before daylight.
 The wrecked train is the southwes- tern express which left Washington at 7:45 o'clock last night and was due ill Pittsburg at T:15 this morning. it had left York and was en route to Harrisburg when the explosion oc- cured.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-16

At PIP the Princeton Tigers trotted onto the field and they were followed one minute later by the Yale lads. Eighteen thousand people cheered
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-04
PROVIDENCE ROAD PAVE.
Doubts Expressed as to the Legality
of the Ordinance.

There are very serious doubts as to
whether the ordinance providing for
the paving of Providence road from
Carbon street bridge to Diamond ave-
nue., and of portions of Diamond ave
nue. and Court street. which was re-
Gently passed by councils, is legal or
not.
The law provides that where a petit
tion for pave signed by the majority
of the property owners along the line
of the streets to be paved is not pre-
sented to councils, the latter cannot
pass a paving ordinance without a
three-quarters vote. or sixteen votes
in each branch of councils.
In this instance no such petition was
presented and the minute books Of
courci!s show that the highest num-
Der Of votes which the ordinance re-
ceived on any reading was fifteen.
Though no petition asking for pave
was presented, II paper is on file in the
city clerks office selecting Vitriiieu
brick as The kind of pave to I've laid.
This paper is signed by majority Of
the property owners, and the question
arises, is; his equal in the eyes of the
law to Il petition requesting that Il
pave be laid.
II it is equal or can take the place
of u petition, then the ordinances is
legal. for when a petition is presented
il takes only two-thiids vote, or
fourteen. To pass paving ordinance.
The question at issue is il very ser
icus one, for should the pave be laid
and the ordnance then found to he
illegal, III" city would De liable for tlte
ntirC cost.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-04
BEFORE THE GRAND JURY.
Testimony of Rev. Williams and His
Witnesses Against Philbin.

"Thc Drummer Evangelist" Rev. W.
II. Williams. was before the grand jury
with his witnesses at Wilkes Barre
yesterday in the case against Frank
Philbin, of Avoca, who some time ago
struck Rev. Williams in the burgess
court at .\voca. Mr. Williams made
the same offer to Philbin as to the ten
other speakcasy keepers Of Avoca
that is. that h sign an agreement to
quit and pay tho costs of the case as
TAR ;ts It had gone. Mr. Philbin re-
fused to do this, 90 Mr.. Williams
brought this case before the grand
jury.
Thomas Haskins was appointed con-
stable in place of William A. Decker,
who resigned. Mr.. Williams demanded
that Mr.. Philbin he reported by TN,
rev constable, which was done yestcr-
day. so now there will be two cases
against Fhilbin instead Of one.
The drummer preacher will speak
next sunday as follows: 1880 a. M,
Baptist church. Taylor subject. "'rhe
Young Man and His Company; !
4. m.. Primitive Methodist church,
Green Ridge. subject, "'rne Last Romp
with the Tiger"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-04
NubS of News.

"our Flag" beautiful patriotic cantata by
Professor Root, will he given in the near future
by tho choir Of the Memorial church. \ re-
hearsal was held Tuesday evening and another
will he held Friday evening. All the singers
and orchestra are requested to be present.
On Wednesday, April TO- The members Of the
Memorial church will give one OF their popular
socas, when the silk embroidered quilt that has
been on exhibition in the show window OF VIII
liam Chappcll's store will be CHANGED off.
A sacred Cintata will be given this evening
in tho Providence Methodist Episcopal church.
A united choir oi fifty voices or more will he
heard during The evening. Joshua John, the
tavoritc tenor singer, and other well known
voca..stS will sing. Tie cantdta is under the
direction OF Professor j. II. Cousins, the church
ChoIstcr.
Percy Henry. Of Green street, student at
Princeton college. is spending his Easter Naca-
ton with his parents.
Rev. L. c. Smith, the newly appointed pastor
Of he English Baptist church. has moved his
family from Berwick into the new parsonage on
Oak street.
large hole in lie middle Of West Market
street, near Wayne avenue. has caused many
farmers during the week 10 break The spring on
their wagons. The street commissioner should
see that this is Immediately attended to.
The funeral OF Joseph, the 2ycar.old son Of
Mr. and Mrs. Martin SchlawSscr. OF Robert ave-
nuc, took place yesterday afternoon at go
O'Clock. lnIelmcnt was made at Dunmorc cemc
terry.
Mt>. Milton Hodge. oi Parker street, enter.
tlincd her parents. Mr.. and Mrs David Lee,
Of P,ckvillc, during the week.
Mr.. and MIS-. Morgan t. Lewis arc rejoicing
over The arrival OF n son.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-04
GREEN RIDGE.

Tie Home and Foreign Missionary society Of
the Asburv Methodist Episcopal church will meet
at the home Of Mrs. Edwin W. Price, 15l Mon
scy avenue. this afternoon at $50 o'clock. \
cordial welcome Is extended to all.
The work of furnishing the new club house OF
the Green Ridge Whecmcn was completed Tues
day and everything is now in place except Tho
pool ard billiard tables, which have not yet
arrived.
Deputy Constable 7. S. fIuiaing has been ap.
pointed constable, vice Charles W. Noack, re.
signed.
In connection with the missionary services now
being held in The Green Ridge Presbyterian
,hugti the Sacramen. of the Lords supper will
be administered this morning at . o'clock.
The annual election OF Officers Of the Green
Ridge Whcclmen's club will take place at tic
club house Tuesday evening. April o.
Harry Won Storch. whose ann was seriously
crushed at the Dickson hreaIer Monday last
had that member amputated yesterday at the
lIaluemann hospital.
At regular meeting Of Green Ridge camp
Modern Woodmen Of america. last evening, sever
candidates We're initiated and eleven PROPOSE
tions for membership received.
The ladies OF the Green Ridge Womon's Chris.
:ian Temperance union, will serve supper this
evening from $50 to s O'Clock at the home Of
Mrs. Richards III Nonsey avenue. 4 cordial
imitation is extended TO all. A good substantial
supper Tor the small sum OF ten cents is what is
promised.
District Deputy Grand Master o. l.. toviN aud
team from Green Ridge lodge. Independent o.
der of Odd Fellows, installed the officers oi
Resdcnz lodge. No. il". last evening. This even.
ing the officer, oi Alliance, M. 80, will be in.
stalled.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Marx, of Elmira, y. V,
are visiting Green Ridge friends.
" ,t ri N,.. ,,l,,
en- route to Buffalo. spent yesterday in Green
Ridge.
john Potter has returned to his lone in Glib.
Son after a visit with Green Ridge friends.
John Il. Jones will soon move into his new
and beAmLilM! !c,deMcc on ColmMhla aEennn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-04
DUNMORE DOINGS.
Tonight's Entertainment at the M.
E. Church-Appointments Made
Under the Erie Regime.

Tonight al tho Methodist Episcopal chuncn an
entertainment will be given by combination IT
home and foreign talent, Elaborate preparations
have been made and it is expected that the al
tair will eclipse al! previous efforts.
The entertainment will begin at 5 o'clock and
an admission ice OF 10 cents will he charged.
Tie following programme viii be rendered:
Piano, "Much r,iumphae" Prof. Finest Howard
lul Chorus "Ict the Hills and Wales Rcsound,'
Choir
Duet, II Wanicrcd IN Dreams
Mr., and Ms John Williams
Ni'"v!ih 500 L.. l0st
Double Male tnart,tto, Rolling Nong," :.
Emerson
solo, "idpiiNC' ..,.,..,..,..,..,.,.El,l Powell
Solo, with Male Quntcttc,,"oh Answer Me-"
Hyde Parl; Singers
Reading, Violin Fantasy ,....,,Alac Van Cleft
PART SECOND.
Vocal solo, ''>ca Lullaby" ....,,ldward German
Ruby YnS.
Male Qualtct'r, ''EIc-,cd Is he That fcadoth."
,olhmn
Solo, "Wclcone Pretty Primrose.
Mis-. John Williams
Male Duet. "Old Tramps"
Duet, 90 Tell u, Merry Birds"
Ncs,amcs william, and ion.
Douhlc Malc puarctc, "Garrawadiy Boat Song
LsclirOtt,
Anthem, 20 For Thousand Tongues TO sing"
Choir
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-04
President Campbell's Statement.

Edltor Oi Inc llltllc--
Sit: The Tribune not being a pgutcs ,ioull
labor paper hope 10 soc II accurate in its
statements concerning the afJilS OF labor or.
ganizations Your account in Tuesdays issue ot
tho mauhinists' reception 10 our international
president, James O'Connell and open mas, meet,
ing was admirable, but you have some matter
IN t,ldy's issue, the work of the same reporter,
which Is not 80 well done. and which desire
YOU to kindly correct by tic publication OF this
communication.
The information furnished Wds that ,Ar ninc-
nour day moyrmcnt inaugurLtcd by the machiu.
ISIS had resulted In The aiiliation OF the organ.
izations Of other mechanics employed in the
shops into a council Also that tie clas
OF men WHO bad no organization by reason q
their not being iourncymen mechanics, such
men, tor instance as the helpers in the machine,
boiler and blacksmith shops, had hcen organized
INTO an isolated Federal Labor union which in
turn had been affiliated with the council OF
thu organizations ot the yarious kinds o Jour
ncymcu referred tu. II was this Federal Labor
union (Which as Npn see, Is only member
ci the uouncill which was referred to as having
about s00 members admitted, or in process of
hciuC seCmcd.
II was this Federal Labor union, also. which
was referred to aS taking in tho various forms
OF helpers, etc, around the shops,
The international Association of MIrLiui>ts
does not row, and probably never will, provide
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-04
Y. w. C. A. New Rooms.

The Young Women's Christian as
sociation have taken OH u now lease
of life and moved ,o new quarters ~
block south Of their old quarters. The
rooms are we'll adapted To the needs
OF the association and the promoters
believe they will profit by tile change.
The work that the association Is
doing and has done speaks volumes FOR
lis usefulness, and while the work
goes merrily on, the friends of the pro-
moters should not forget that money
Is needed tn carry on the work. Con-
tributions may be sent in To any of
the members. who will apply the same
In the proper manner.
The studies of Revelation by Rcv.
George Alrich Will be continued this
afternoon AZ 4 o'clock in the rooms.
All women are invited to enjoy these
clear presentations of prophecy.
THE Saturday evening gospel service
will be led by Miss Eliza Price. Spe-
uial music