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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30

The funeral of the late Chester
Cammer, of 1902 Washburn street, will
take place on Tuesday at p. m. The
services will be conducted in St
Marks Lutheran church by the pas
tor. Rev. A. l.. Ramer.
The funeral Of Mrs. Nanwy Jones'
Page will occur from the family resi-
dence on Monroe avenue, at 2.30 o'clock
this afternoon.
The funeral OF the late Samuel Nc
Mullen will take place this morning at
Q o'clock from the residence of his
daughter Mrs. NJ. j. Holland, 2l5 South
Webster avenue. Services will be held
in st. Peters cathedral. 1nterment in
the Cathedral cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
ANCIENT ROMANS CLOTHES.
Many Fabrics Used and Skill EN-.
ployed in Arranging Them.

From the Scientific American.
At the December meeting of the
Archaeological Institute of America
Professor Myron r. Sanford, of Mid
dlebury college. read most interest
ing paper upon THE Material of the
Tunica and Toga," and we extract the
following from the Journal of the In
stitute:
With the passing of the simple toga
and tunica of the early years to the
more ornate and complicated forms of
dress there came to Rome many new
fabrics to vie with wool. Many Latin
writer's tell of the use of linen, cotton,
silk and various mixed stuffs. The idea
students gain from the perusal of
classical literature is that rarely did
the newer materials actually supplant
wool in making up the various articles
of cloth. No one seems to have UNDER
taken the formidable task of an elab-
crate study of the existing paintings
and statuary representing the Roman
dress, to determine how far the ar
lists intended to suggest various ma
terials in their drapery. In some Of
the portrait statues in Pompeii it is un-
reasonable to believe that the clumsy,
of WOOL and the lighter and some
times diaphanous folds the finer fab
riCs. Frequently in painting, and not
rarely in statuary different materials
are to be seen in the clothing belong
ing to the same figure. The Latin de-
partment at Middlebury college has
been interested in experimenting with
a considerable variety of materials in
\ l,,,
figures. Besides coming to certain
conclusions regarding the graceful and
stiff folding of different cloths, the
students had realized a fact insufilci-
entity emphasized in the manuals,
namely, that no material from the
heaviest wool to the most delicate silk
will of itself take the beautiful folding
shown in the ordinary statue or paint
| ing. The drapery in the latter is al
ways one of two results; it is either
taken from the plaits and foldings Of
the clothing of the model draped be-
forehand with the most painstaking
care or it is the conventionalizing of
the artist. Not until trial is made
will one realize how elaborate the pro-
cess must have been to produce the
| appearance of the toGa of Hortensius,
| for the accidental disarrangement of
which on the crowded streets he sent a
challenge to his friend Often the SIM
plicity of certain effects is, after all,
an elaborate effort. For example, the
Commodus of the Vatican collection
seems to have the drapery hanging
from the body in the most natural
manner, while an attempt to initiate
! it will show that it is "A case of art con-
cealing art. The simplicity is only APP
parent, and occasionally no imitation
with material of any sort whatsoever
can follow the contortions in the drap-
cry of certain classic figures.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
NORTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Rev. j. J. o'Toole, Formerly of Holy
Rosary Church, Presented
with Purse of $3.50.

A party of prominent North Scran-
ton men left yesterday afternoon for
Wellsboro, Tioga county, where last
night they presented Rev. ]. j. UToole,
formerly an assistant at Holy Rosary
church, with a purse of $3.50. The party
was composed of Rev. j. V. Moyldn and
p. J. Ruane, Enos Flynn, Martin Ger
rity. Martin Caveney, w. \. Lynott,
John f. LynOtt. DR.. j. j. Sullivan, jr.,
Joseph +. Evans.
Mr.. Evans made the presentation
speech. The gift was intended as a
token Of the appreciation of the con-
greGation of Holy Rosary church of the
work done by Father O'Toole while in
this part of the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
First Baptist Church.

The What ] Can society of the First
Baptist church held a very interesting
meeting last evening at the home of
Miss Helen NJ. Fowler. Several papers
were read and discussed, after which
refreshments were served. The choir
met yesterday afternoon at the church
and decided on purchasing hand
some pipe organ.
There will be an important meeting
of the Ladies' Aid society on Thurs
day at the home of Mrs. John Bryant
corner of Washburn and Mulberry
streets. on Wednesday evening the
regular business meeting of the church
will be held.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
Morning Fire.

At 3.45 o'clock yesterday morning
still alarm was sent in to the Column
bias and Franklins, who Immediately
responded and found the large barn in
the rear of r. +. Posts home, 22l
Chestnut street, in flames. After
short but fierce battle they succeeded
in getting the fire under control. with
no damage done to adjoining property.
The barn was owned by q. B. Samp-
son, Of Carbondale, and was used by
j. u. Williams & Bro, whose loss
amounts to three tons of hay and sixty
bushels of oats. The horses and wagons
were all taken out in safety by those
who arrived on the scene before tho
fire companies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
WIDOW SELLS BABY BOY.
Is to Get $500 a Year and Boy Is to
Be Made a Heir.

Rdnsomylle y. I., Dispatch in the sun.
To insure an adequate income for
herself, a good home and kind foster
parents for her only child and a gener-
Gus endowment for him when he at
tains his majority, Pittsburg woman,
who declines to make known her iden-
tity, has sold and transferred all her
rights. title and custody of her two
year-old son TO Jacob Schleswing, a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
Lawn Social.

The lawn social at the home of Miss
Edith Jones OF Locust street, was all
that could be wished for as financial
success.
The lawn was beautifully decorated
with Japanese lanterns, American
flags and bunting, and as the various
coors were thrown by the lanterns on
the pretty dresses of the young women
in attendance it made an artistic scene
which the public seemed to enjoy,
judging by the large crowds which
thronged the lawn throughout the
evening, literally purchasing the
many good things for sale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
WEST SCRANTON

ing milk yesterday morning back OF
Colonel Phillips home, on North Main
avenue, when he fell into quite deep
hole, which had been dug some time
previous.
Some passersby helped him out, and
sent for DR.. Raymond, who found Mr..
Bucks injuries to consist of severe
cuts on face, neck and hands, also the
general shock to his system.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
West Side Driving Club.

The regular meeting of the West
Side Driving club wa held last
evening at the store of c. c. Deckel-
nick. 1t was decided that the club
would hold race on Thursday at
the Speedway.
The national trotting rules will
govern. All books of entry were
closed at the meeting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
Mine Accident.

William Dickson. iS years of age,
and living at Pip Price street
driver at Briggs mine, was very
badly injured yesterday afternoon
while at work. In walking along the
slope, he stumbled and fell in front
of a trip of coal cars. Fortunately.
instead of running over him, they
threw him to one side.
He was taken to his home in the
ambulance. whore DR.. J. j. Brennan
was called. The doctor found him
suffering from the shock and several
very bad cuts. He will recover.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
A Match Game of Quoits.

At John WaEner's hotel. on Hampton
street, there occurred yesterday an old
fashioned game Of quoits, which glad
dened the hearts of many lovers of that
sport.
The contest was witnessed by large
crowd, and many star plays We're made
by those engaged. The players are the
finest to be found in the state and
after the game the honors We're found
TO rest with Richard Williams and
Daniel O'Bren, both of Taylor. who
secured 81 points. Their opponents,
John Lewis and John Richards, both
of this side, gained 10 points. The
match was for purse of $25, which
was given to Williams and O'Brien, the
winners.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30

street Methodist and washburn street
Presbyterian union excursion to Har-
veys Lake on July 81 will probably
take the largest crowd ever taken from
the city with them to the lake. AM
pie provisions have been made for all
who come, and amusement galore has
been provide.
Enterprise lodge, No. 81, l.. X. of A.,
will take their friends to Harvey's
Lake on August 10.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
NUBS OF NEWS.

DR.. j. Harrington Young, of Drinker
street. is spending a week at Big Pond
l.. d. Ames is i'll at his home on
Green Ridge street.
Miss Florence Butler. of Elm street
is visiting friends in Pittston.
Miss Mary Kcssler has returned tc
her home at Lansford, after visit OF
several weeks with the Misses Bron-
son, of Elm street.
A special meeting of the council was
called for last night, but the absence
of a quorum prevented a meeting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
TWO BOLD, BAD
LITTLE BOYS
THEY WERE ARRESTED IN E. B.
HoUsER's SHOP.

Forced the Lock in the Door and
Gained an Entrance-officers Took
Them to the Station House and
They Will Be Given a Hearing
This Morning-William Dickson
Injured in the Briggs Mine Lawn
Social at the Home of Miss Edith
Jones-Notes and Personals.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
Another Proposition Expected.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Reading Pa, July % The opinion prevails
tonight among the Philadelphia and Reading
company's strikers that the company will make
them another prop, ion before the close OF the
week. In consequence Of this feeling at today's
meeting Of their advisory committee every man
was reported as solidly in favor OF continuing
the strike.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
The HOMLIEST MAN IN SCRANTON

az well as the handsomest, and Others
are invited to call on any druggist and get
free a trial bottle OF Kemp's Balsam for the
Throst and Lungs. a remedy that is guaranteed
to cure and relieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs,
Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. Price 2jc.
and SOC.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
OBITUARY..

LAMoN e. WOODRUFF, Of POS
Tenth street, died yesterday afternoon.
The funeral will be held on Thursday
morning. After short service at the
house the body will be taken to Salem.
Wayne county, for interment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30

regular session this evening at
o'clock in Schimpf's hall.
The members of Comet lodge, No.
43l, Knights of Pythas. will meet in
Hartmans hall this evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-30
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the we'll known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIas, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
mancntly. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from senna and
other aromatic plants, by n method
known TO the CALIFORNIA F1a SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK, N z.
For sale by all Druggists. Price Soc per bottle.
Evening star., 1901-02-13
NEW wARSHTPS NAMED.
Connecticut. Louisiana. Tennessee
and Washington Selected.

Connecticut, Louisiana, Tennessee and
Washington have been selected as the
names Of the four warships authorized by
the House, and the bill for the construction
of which is now pending in the Senate.
Secretary Long informed a large and infiu-
entail delegation from Tennessee this morn
ing that these names had been selected by
the department and would be assigned to
ships in the order of authorization
That is to say, If but one ship is author
lied 1t will be named the Connecticut, If
two the second will be named the Lou
isiana, II three the third will be named the
Tennessee, and If four, which is all the
department asked for, the fourth will be
named the Washington.
This statement was made in response to
an urgent appeal in behalf of the state Of
Tennessee in the selection of names for
the proposed new warships. The delega-
ton %vas headed by Senators Bate and Tur-
pie, and included Representative Richard
son and the entire Tennessee congressional
delegation. The mayor of Nashville and
other municipal officers of Tennessee were
also in attendance. and presented resolu-
tions adopted by the chamber of commerce
of Nashville and other business organiza-
tions asking that Tennessee be honored
with a namesake In the United States navy
The visitors were very much pleased at
the Secretary's statement
Evening star., 1901-02-13
ALASKA BOUNDARY CONTEST
Position of the State Department
Upon Il Much Involved Question.

The records of the State Department con-
tain nothing to confirm the statement ema-
mating from Toronto to the effect that Sec
retary Hay has protested against the dis
patch of Charles Langelier from Canada to
London and St. Petersburg in the prosecu-
ton of the Canadian search for evidence to
sustain its contention relative to the con-
tested boundary line between Canada and
Alaska. AS to the further statement that
the high joint commission is still alive and
subject to reconvention to consider this
boundary question, it is said that this is a
question to be determined at the pleasure of
either government, the United States or
Great Britain. The rock upon which the
mission spit is well defined in the dip
lon attic charts, and whenever one side or
the other is prepared to consent to the re-
niovai of the obstacle, there would probably
be no objection to recalling the commission
to life, In order that the many important
and still open issues between the United
States and Canada. outside of this bound
airy question, may be finally settled.
Evening star., 1901-02-13
THE AauEDucT TUNNEL.


Good progress in the construction OF the
aqueduct tunnel and Howard University
reservoir is reported by Col Miller, the en-
gineer officer in charge of the water supply
system of the District. The lining In the
tunnel is being repaired as rapidly as the
weather will permit. pipe lines are being
constructed at the Howard University res
ervoir, and the work on the shafts is being
continued with good results. The basin for
the clear water reservoir near the Howard
University reservoir is being put In condi-
ton as rapidly as possible, about 5000 Gu
bic yards having been excayated during the
past month. This reservoir will be used as
part of the proposed filtration system of the
District.
On the 24th ultimo w. J. Harrington was
orators at the gas plant at Foundry branch
Referring to this accident, Col Miller says:
Harrington undoubtedly attempted to re-
charge the generator ykefore 1t was ex-
hausted or while 1t was hot. The men at
the gas plants have always been instructed
not to open the generators until they were
exhausted and ceol,se
According 20 Col. Miller, the water served
to the people of the District during the
month OF january was clear sixteen days,
slightly turbid three days and turbid twelve
days. The consumption and waste of water
during the twenty-foux hours ended at
am. January % amounted to 55,624, COS gal
Ions. Repairs are being made to the by
conduit at the Dalecariia receiving reser-
yoir.
Evening star., 1901-02-13
THE POTOMAC FLATS.
Provisions of Bill to Protect United
States Interests Therein.

Mr.. Mcmillan today made a favorable re-
port to the Senate from the committee on
the District of Columbia on Senate bill
$500, relative to the suit instituted for the
protection of the interests of the United
States in the Potomac river flats. 1t pro-
vides that the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia, in ascertaining the
values of wharf structures and other i'm
provements used in connection with them,
belonging to the defendants or others,
which are in or over the waters of the Po-
tomac shall in like manner ascertain and
determine the values of the portions of
wharf structures and other improvements
which are upon the adjoining land of the
United States, but not over the Potomac.
and shall ascertain and award to whom the
values 50 determined are justly payable.
The court is also given full authority to
adjudicate the case
Evening star., 1901-02-13
WILSON, LEE AND BATES.
Their Nominations as Brigadiers Con
frmed by the senate.

Their Nominations as Brigndiers Con-
hrmed by the Senate.
The Senate today confirmed the following
nominations:
James H. Wilson of Delaware and Fitz-
hugh Lee of Virginia, now brigadier gen.
erals of volunteers, to be brigadier gener-
ais in the regular army; Col. John c. Bates,
L. S. a. (major general, L. S. W, to be
brigadier general; VIII A. Newcum of
Jackson, Cal, receiver of public moneys at
Sacramento, Cal; Thomas Fraser, register
of the land office at Sacramento, Cal: Sam
uel P. Bartlett, collector of customs for the
district of Little Egg Harbor, n. j.; Ed
ward p. Seeds of Iowa, deputy auditor for
the War Department.; Frank H. Richards
of Alaska. marshal for the district of
Alaska division No. p; VIM. B. Childers of
New Mexico, attorney for the territory of
New Mexico.
Lieut.. Col. James r. Campbell, 3Oth In
fantry, U. S. ", to be brigadier general.
l.. s. "
Evening star., 1901-02-13
THE SUBSIDY BILL.
RenOrt of Commissioner of NnyiGa-
ton Upon Its Eject ON american ships

ReDOrt OF COinmfSStOHer VI NuSit-<e-
ton Upon It's Eject ON American Ships
The Secretary of the Treasury today made
reply to the resolution<of the Senate OF the
11th instant concerning the shipping OF the
country as effected by the ship subsidy
bill by sending in a report from the COM
missioner of navigation The statement IN
cludes a complete list of the merchant yes
sells of the United States, of which, 1t Is
stated there are % i;;'3 in number. OF these
$50, aggregating a gross tonnage OF S2b'9f
tons, are registered for the foreign trade
while the vessels licensed for the coasting
trade number -, ,o03 OF 4,33s, 40 gross tons.
The commissioner says there is no legal
obstacle to any Of these coastwise vessels
of more than 80 tons entering the foreign
trade, but that the length OF the canal
locks would prevent many of the larger
of the vessels of the great lakes from pass
ing to the sea. For this and other reasons
he finds it impracticable to state the num-
her of coasting vessels liable to be regis
tered for the foreign trade under the ship
ping bill The number of American vessels
in the foreign trade eligible 10 suDsioies
under the bill IS placed at 1,331 OF whlch
964 are sailing vessels.
The commissioner says 1t is not practl-
cable to say whether all these vessels nave
complied with the requirements that Wou.o
entitle them to subsidies ana ADDS. In SO
far as there may have been in the case Oh
any voyage Of any vessel a failure TO com
ply with any of the requirements OF the
bill the total s., ,.06997 exceeds what actuai
subsidies would have been II the Dill had
been law.
1t also is stated by the commissioner that
the amendment OF the bill relating to the
additional subsidies to be paid to ~ ana
21 knot vessels will have the effect or re-
ducing the subsidies payable on voyages
of the ST. Louis, ST. Paul, Paris and New
York included in the tabulat1ons by the
sum of SOL 10G. He also states that the
number of vessels affected by the Senate
amendments concerning vessels carrying
cargo, part of which Is coastwise and part
foreign, is small. The provision apples TO
vessels plying from New York to Colon
Panama to San Francisco and from fa-
cific ports to foreign ports via Honolulu:
The commissioner states that II is I'M
practicable to ascertain the full extent TO
which American capital may be invested
in steamships under foreign flags to the
extent of owning a majority interest with
reference to the portion of the inquiry
which relates to foreign ships registered
as contracted for to be built prior TO fep-
ruary /, 1899, he says the full list Is gwen
in his annual report. There are forty-two
and he gives the list of them. There are
two vessels, the Consuelo. $500 tons, and
the Toronto $500 tons, which We're build
ing January 1, 1900, which the commits
sioner says were not included IN ms pre-
vious list. He does not consider tnat these
two vessels would be eligible to registry
under the subsidy bill.
Evening star., 1901-02-13
ON THE NEAR SIDE.
COmmissioner Macfarland's Amend
ment to street Car Regulations.

4
ment to Street Car Regulations.
Commissioner Macfarland today, as fore
shadowed in yesterdays Star, moved that
the police regulations be amended SO as to
provide that street cars shall stop before
crossing at the intersection of the COM
monty used routes of the companies of the
fire department, and also on the signal OF
the fire apparatus bell whenever company
is about to cross the tracks. Mr.. Macfar-
land also moved that the regulations be
amended so as to require street cars to stop
for passengers on the near side Of intersect-
ing streets instead of on the far side.
Both motions have been approved by Conn
missioner Ross and are now awaiting the
action of Captain Beach, the Engineer Com
missioner. Captain Beach has been hereto
fore understood as favoring the far-side
rune, and while he may approve Mr.. Mac
farland's motion to the stopping OF the
cars before crossing the routes commonly
used by the fire department companies In
responding to alarms Of fire. he may de-
cline to agree to the repeal of the far-side
rule. But as majority OF the Commis-
sioners have already approved both mo-
lions the regulations will be amended "a
recommended by Commissioner Macfariand.
Evening star., 1901-02-13
THE DISTRICT CODE.
seunte Agrees to Hold Night Sessions
tO Consider 1t.

Senate Agrees to Hold Night Sessions
to Consider 1t.
The Senate today agreed to a motion by
Mr.. Pritchard providing that night sessions
shall be helo hereafter for the purpose of
reading the bill establishing code for the
District of Columbia. When this motion
was made shortly after the Senate met 1t
was objected to by Mr.. Jones Of Arkansas
Later It was renewed, and Mr.. Jones said
his side OF the Senate had no objection to 1t.
The code bill is very long one, and IL It Is
insisted that every word Of 1t Is to be read
II will consume the time of several night
sessions It is not likely that any one will
insist upon the presence in this Senate Of
quorum while the bill is being read.
Evening star., 1901-02-13
statue to Gen. Mcclellan.

Mr.. Wetmore today gave notice of an
amendment TO the sundry civil appropria-
ton bill appropriating $4,000 for a pedes-
tai and statue to the late Gen. George B.
Mcclellan to be erected in this city on a
public reservation, outside the grounds of
the Capitol or Library of Congress, to be
selected by a commission to be composed
of the chairman of the joint committee on
the Library, the Secretary of War and the
chairman of the Mcclellan statue commit
tee of the Society of the Army of the Po-
tOmac