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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-29
NOTES AND PERSONALS.


Mrs r. +. N"tt ana childfen' or Utica,
y. Y, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. oyer oil Norih Bromley avenue,
West park
MIS- D. i. toberts, OF south Main
avenue received word Yesterday that
ine CONDITION OF q. y. Williams was un-
changed ana those in attendance upon
MN d" not anticipate any change until
next Week
cN-Strr"t Commissioner Rowland ID.
huUlaS mas b"on temporarily assigned
10 nus oid poSi''oh OF Hre boss at the
i'l7olh hllh'' ullH'r the d., l." ana W.
company
MT. ana MIS-. charles Hartley ana
Ih'iu'''' ana hSaraS Howell, OF Wash
pufh street, nay" returned home from
PHEASANT S"Jo"'h az Long Pond Sus-
Puonal'ha county.
~ D'hnrr "i HFalinrd avenue Is
spehhlhS lew days with friends in
flttSt"n,
'phil NH'l"inS' "t Strattord avenue.
iH taxing III IN" SiEhts at the Pan
A,i'' '''c"ii'
Mrs Mary Mitchell, Of Meridian
street Is 'ohilhed To her nome by i'll
moss
MIS- paNia smith OF sadie place is
hpn'e i'oi" a 'hree weeks aoJourn
AT Lake Shcridan.
MIti'aei May, OF iuz"fhe street. who
mas pern spending ms vacation at At
I"n''' Ivy returned nom" TINS week.
MIS- hehrE Sahms of Sloan avenue.
y rutrr''lnlhG MIS-. lh"mas Whitley,
u INES i,d'Fr.
N'' anu MrS. fdNafd DAVIS or STRAIT
I"iu avenue nav" as their guest Ed
war" pu'h'r' oI PATERSON y. j.
ll"fh'rt l.Nnrh, of ENnon street. Is
soIourh'nS among friends at Justus.
J. f. Jones ana daughter, OF twenty
hrSt street, have returned home from
VISIT W''h friends IN plymouth
d. ~ HdNl'I'' WE ana daughter of
Norlh Nam avenue" are home from
"ocN stay IL Atlantic Guy.
Ar,huf DAVIS OF North Bromley ave
nue. mas gone I" the Pan-Amcrican eX-
pos''i"h I"r rev days
bargains Tor all IN our Cloak Depart
mont see our advertisement on an
otn"i page OF tnlS paper.
Moars u Hagen.
MISS Id"al foNell, or NaShburn
street Is confined to her home by ill
mess
MIS- AIif'd Joseph OF North Brom-
ley avenue IS recovering from an i'll
ness.
MIS- Arthur Harris, of Eynon street,
ana MISS Margaret Jenkins, of Ilamp-
Ton street, nave returned home from
harvey ldk"'
MISS May LOWS, OF ST. clair, Pa is
the guest OF MI ana Mrs. John Steven
son ol sloan avenue.
MIS-. Ihomas johns, of W"ndaIl ave-
nue., Is III at her home in Lincoln
Heights.
William Robinson, of Hampton street,
Is spending his vacation at Harvey's
Iake'
William Rutt of Sloan avenue, has
returned home from an extended trip
to the old country.
Mrs, T., u. Collins ana two sons, Of
Hampton street, are spending few
days at Rockaway Beach.
Misses Ethel Kline and Corinne col
linS, Of Hampton street, have returned
home from visit with friends in Eas-
ton.
Miss Laura Pawling, Of North Main
Mrs. Orrin NJ, HAYDEN Of pbnada,-
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A Plain Statement.

Two weeks aga we weln in New
York, The prices and styles of new
Wash Goods We're 50 tempting that
We oNor-bOught, We offer the goods
at about half price Friday, saturday
and Monday See our advertisement
on another page of this paper.
Mcars & Hagen,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-29
A Plain Statement.

Two weeks ago We were in New
York. The prices and styles of new
WASH Goods were so tempting that
we over-bouCht. We offer the goods
at about half price Friday, Saturday
ana Monday. See our advertisement
on another page OF this paper.
Mcars & Hagen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-29
A Plain Statement.

Two weeks ago We were in New
York The prices and styles of new
Wash Goods were SO tempting that
we over-bought We offer the goods
at about half price Friday. saturday
and Monday. See our advertisement
on another page of this paper
Mears x Hagen
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-29

Two weeks ago We were in New
York. The prices and styles Of new
Wash Goods were so tempting that
We over-bought. We offer the goods
at about half price Friday, SATURDAY
and Monday. See our advertisement
on another page OF this paper.
~ MoarS d Hagen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-29
The HOKlLIEST MAN IN SCRANTON

as well ms tho hand,omost, and others
sre invited 10 call on any druggist and get
free trial bottle OF kcmp's Bl,am for the
Throat and Lungs, remedy that is guaranteed
to cure and relieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs,
Asthma Bronchitis and Consumption. Prlce 2jc.
and 50,.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-29
churches TO
HOLD SESSION
CONVENE HERE TOMORROW,
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

Representatives Of Twenty-eight
Churches Are Expected to Be Pres
ent at the Various Sessions--Sev-
eral Weddings Yesterday-Raid on
a Disorderly House-Changes in
the Fire Department-other Inter-
esting News Notes and Personal
Paragraphs.
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OF Pittston avenue, are spending a few
days 1t MOntrOSe.
Wool Dress Goods and silks al about
half price Friday and Satur lay. Come
and see. MoarS d Hagen. ~
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Davis j ones.

David W Davies, of EdWardsville
and Miss Ida May Jones Of III; mouth
were united in marriage yesterday by
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-29
OBITUARY..

SAMUEL HASLACHER, for many
years well known central city bust
ness man, died at PiCtOn, Canada,
Tuesday. and the news was teloGraphod
to his wife, who was the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. Sol. Goldsmith she
Immediately left for Picton. Deceased
came to this city in lS>6 from Wilkes
Barre and conducted a fashionable
millinery store here. lie left here
about seven years ago, since which
time he has been i'm business in RoCh-
ester and Syracuse. His health was
poor and he left some time ago FOR
piCton. where he since resided. De-
ceased is survived by his Wife and
one son. Jonas. He was 80 years Of
age. The news of his death viii be
heard with sorrow ny numerous friends
both i'm this city and Wilkes Barre
The remains viii be taken to Wilkes
Barre for interment.
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MRS. MARTHA DAVIS. one of tn,

MRS. MARTHA DAVIS, one of the
oldest residents of South scranton,
died yesterday morning at $50 o'clock
at the residence Of her daughter, Mis-
Jemma Gisc, 1872 kirst court, after
au illness Of one year and eight
months duration Deceased was 81
years old ana was born il Wales, on
June ., 1919, and came to this coun-
try about fifty years ago. Sh" Is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gis"
Of South Scranton, and Mrs. j. f.
Phillips. of Wilkcs-Barre; nine grand
children ana eight great grandchildren.
Tn" funeral announcement viii be
made later.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19

COUNTRY RESIDENCE OF THOMAS B. wANA-
MAKER. VALUED AT 100000 IN ASHES

COUNTRY RESIDENCE OF THoaAs B. wanna
MAKER. VALUED AT 100000 IN ASHES
Philadelphia. May 1s-Thomas B. wanamaker's
handsome country residence. at Meadowbrook Sta
tion on the New-York Division OF the Reading
totally destroyed by fire this morning The loss
Is estimated at s5oo0Oo. Mr.. Wanamaker and his
family were at their Philadelphia home at the
time.
The fire broke out I'm heavy Storm and is sup
posed to have been caused by a bolt of lightning
A woman caretaker and her child, and a man SER
want who were sleeping in the house. narrowly
escaped being burned to death. The fire was dis
covered at $50 o'clock. and rapidly did II spread
that in less than half an hour the mansion was
totally destroyed.
Mrs. Seibert. the caretaker. awakened by a
sharp thunder clap. She arose and went to the
main staircase where she found hall filled with
smoke. She aroused the others in the house and
all rushed out In their night clothes. The fire
company at Jeakintown. Penn sent for but
Ii arrived too late to be of any use. The house
was filled with valuable furniture. pictures and
statuary. brought for the most part from Italy.
At o'clock this morning a message was received
by Mr.. wanamaker to the effect that the mansion
was total loss. He left at once for the scene of
the fire.
The house was of the Colonial style and was
built in 1926 Meadowbrook Farm 1t was one
of the finest country residences in the vicinity of
Philadelphia, and in size rivalled a hotel Its
nj utting wings contained scores of bedrooms a
ballroom. banGuetting hall. library and a picture
gallery. Beneath the first floor Of the main strue-
ture was a perfectly appointed rathskelIer. and a
staSrooIn was added last year beneath the floor of
one OF the new wings.
loss. Their approximate value is $4,000 and sew
eral of the paintings were specimens OF the old
cost Mr.. wanaulsker $4,000 There were also many
other , splendid specimens of the Dutch school, and
tne modern school OF art was represented by some
OF the greatest masters.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19
M'iNTrRE's FEES IN KENyEDr CASE.

corporation Counsel Whalen has replied to the
District Attorneys inquiry regarding the legality
OF the fees S1.50W asked by John F. Mcintyre f.
me prosecution of DIR. Kennedy for the murder OF
'poiiy Reynolds. and certified to by Justice Furs-
man. by Offering TO cooperate with the District
Attorneys Office in presenting :he points at issue
10 the Supreme Court for decision. Mr. PhiIbln
wrote to Mr. Whalen asking that he advise the
Controller not TO pay the BILL which Mr. Philbin
THINKS Is too large. and asking the courtesy OF be-
ing permitted TO cooperate in the defence OF the
actlon wnen brought Mr. Whaen, in his reply.
says thet ne VIII be glad TO help Mr.. Philbin get
ruhnS ircm the supreme Court, but that he Is or
opinion that the justice presiding at a trial has
authority 10 certify to the claim of counsel
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19
MORE TROUBLE OVER UNIVERSITY 90

COLUMBIA STUDENTS MUCH EXERCISED AS TO
THOSE THAT SHALL WEAR THE EMBLEM.
The Jealousy over the awarding OF the varsity
&C" at Columbia has caused deal Of discussion
among the undergraduates, but the latest move in
regard 10 the initial has aroused much Indignation
1t is now proposed that the &C" be given TO those
debaters who are members of an intercollegiate
team The initial has heretofore been reserved for
athletes of the highest merit The debaters maintain
that they have right TO &c" on their caps
so long ii is not athletic &C" The latest de-
velopment has been the publishing at the college
Of the following report regarding fictitious back
CANNON association:
At recent meeting Of the Backgammon Associa-
uon or Columbia the following rules regarding the
wearing OF the CO. were adopted:
tirst-Any member of the backgammon team
playing against Barnard. Purdue or Belot shall he
snutleo TO wear insignia composed of &C" with
dice on both sides of said &C"
Second-An members of the associa ton shall
wear sweater, covered back and front with the
pattern OF a backgammon board.
Thrd-To the referee of all matches shall ba
given white sweater. with a blue SC" embroidered
thereon.
fourth-lf any backgammon team fail to defeat
any OF the above mentioned universities they shall
remove from the insignia the dice, but under no
circumstances shall the "C' be taken away
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19
ELECTRIC COTTON MILLS.
A SOUTHERN EXPERIMENT THAT lS
ATTRACTING MUCH ATTENTION
THE OLYMPIA, A PALATIAL
WORKSHOP.

Columbia. S. c.. May is (speciaD.-The use Of
electricity motive power in cotton mills has been
considered luxury by many manufacturers. and
the managers of great textile mills in the old
manufacturing States have. until recently. taken
little interest I'm what they hooked upon as either
fad expensive experiment. There has re-
Gently however been a marked change in this re-
spect, and there viii be few large mills built, IN
the South at least with other than electrical
motive power. The experimentation with electric
fly in cotton mills begun in Columbia Ihe
Columbia Mills. a mammoth duck cloth mill' began
operations about years ago. and was the hrst
in the world TO have its machinery driven directly
by electricity. Within the last three years four
mills-the Palmetto, the Capital City, the Granny
end the Oympia-have been built and equipped
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19

his Curtis'9 order. This done. and Mr. La
shelle signed II.
In drawing the check Curtis placed line after
the words twenty-five" Before going to the Bank
or New-Amsterdam. which the check was
drawn. Curtis added. 1t is alleged. Immediately
above the line the word hundred" Two ciphers
were added TO the figures. Curtis presented the
check to Charles L. Whyard. assistant paying
teIier OF the bank, who looked at the slip of paper
ana told Curtis the check was not properly drawn
ana that he would have to get another. Curtis
went back TO his former employers Office and on
the pretext that there entries which
ne had neglected to make he got hold of the check
book, tore out a blank check. drew II for g. 500
and eleverly forged MIR. Lashelle's name to II IL
IS alleged He then returned TO the bank where
MI; Whyard gave him the money.
MI, Lashelle was told by his wife the following
% Day that during his absence Curtis had telephoned
mat ne would return that money on Monday -
Mr. Lashee Immediately went TO the hank and
pronounced the check forgery A
When the officers arrested Curtis he triad 30 oo,
rid OF a checkbook and keys, and also a re-
ceipt Tor $3.50 from the Colonial Bank One-bun
dred-and-si sixteenth-st and Seventh-ave. The re-
cesPt showed that 81 800 had been deposited IN tha
ank for safe Keeping b. Lawrence Bennett
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19
THE, BARNARD "MORTARBO4RD."
ANNUAL BOOK OF THE JUNIOR CLASS WELL
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CHOSEN TO
NoRTHFTELD CONFERENCE.
ANNUAL SooK

Much interest at Barnard College always at
tends the publication OF The Mortarboard the
annual book OF the junior class, which sums up
the achievements OF that body in particular and of
the whole college In general with touches which
vary every year according to the character of
board o: editors The board of 1902 whose head is
Miss Margaret Gilman. is receiving much credit
Tor the crisp and humorous way in which IL
has done its work Among the many features
IS an ~ Undergraduate Primer. from which the fol-
lowing are extracts: WHO is this Weary Dusty
Lady, Who sleeps She Walks? That is a Com
muter. DO not Waken Her; Let Her Rest Her
only Chance 10 Sleep is while She is in College"
This Handsome. Dgnifed and Courtly Gentle
man is Columbia College Student. His Principal
Occupations Writing Noble Themes conduct
ing Strangers through the Buildings and Visiting
The College Tavern TO do Missionary Work. The
book is dedicated 20 Professor James Harvey Rob-
inson. the recent acting dean, and bears his por-
trait as frontispiece. Pen and ink sketches,
photographs OF the students many poems and
sketches. beside accurate record of all college
institutions for the last year. make up volume
delight the undergraduate heart.
Last Thursday the Barnard chapters OF the
Young Womens Christian Association and OF the
College Students Mission Association held a meet
ing 10 consider the question of sending delegation
TO the Mortified Summer Conference for Young
Women. Miss Efie Kelly Price. the leader of the
conference. addressed the students. Some Of the
Barnard trustees have offered to pay part OF the
delegations expenses, and good many members
have been chosen TO represent the college. Two
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19
ROE PHIsTERER AND OLIVER.

THEY DID GREAT DEAL OF HAfp "ofh DUH
ING LAST WEEKS RIoTING IN ALBANY.
while the National Guard was on duty last week
st Albany TO help restore order and prevent acts
a, violence on the part of the strikers. General
Charles F. Roe. the major general commanding
the State forces, the central figure. His chief
assistant was Colonel Frederick Phisterer, assist
ant adjutant general on his staff. who. after the
sudden death Of General Hoffman was placed in
charge of the Office OF the Acknowledgement.
Albany is the headquarters of the Third Brigade
and the troops from the First and Second brigades
when they reached there were under the command
OF Brigadier-General Robert Shaw Oliver. who is
known OF the best soldiers in the States
service General divers staff includes Lieutenant
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19
HARD TINES IN NICARAGUA.
UNCERTAINTY OVER THE CANAL DETERs cAPI-
TALIsTs FROM INVESTING.

Managua. Nicaragua, May B-The possibility of
the construction of the Nicaragua Canal by the
United States and the existing financial depression
Nicaragua.
New-York bills of exchange quoted at 800 per
cent premium and there is a great scarcity of
ready money in the country. Nicaragua recently
sent to London the interest, with l per cent as a
sinking fund. of the country's foreign debt. The
government has also bought considerable war ma
terial. Coffee is very low, and this years crop is
about half the usual amount, and the exports Of
geld. rubber and hides have decreased. All these
conditions conspire to bring financial depression,
which the government is discussing means TO re-
lieve A loan of 100000 soles, the lender to have
the banking privilege in Nicaragua and to be Sc
cured by the customs duties collected on the At
lantic coast, is being considered The sale OF the
coffee crop in November will partially relieve the
existing distress. The government also consider
ing a forced loan of silver from the people.
Smallpox has broken In several towns of
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19
TO TEST ANTT-SCALPING Law.
BROKER WHO WAS ARRESTED TAKEN TO
COURT OK A WRIT OF HABEAs CORPUS.

A BROKER WHO WAS ARRESTED TAKEN TO
COURT OK WRIT OF HABEAs CORPUS.
Charles We'll, of No 40l Broadway a ticket
broker, before Justice Gildersleeve in the
Supreme Court yesterday % a writ of habeas
corpus. Some time ago Well was arrested for sell
ing cut rate ticket between New-York and
Springfield. Mass. in violation of the Anti-Scalping
law. He admitted in police court having sold the
ticket, and was sent TO the Tombs.
Mr.. Marshall, of Guggenhemer. Untermyer &
Marshall appeared for Well yesterday. He read
the old law of 1897. which declared uncon-
stitutional. He compared the old law with the
law of 1901 and said that the provisions OF the
latter Were also unconstitutional in that they de-
prived of earning a living.
How do ,these brokers get a sufficient number
OF tickets 10 sell and make a liying?' asked JUS
tice Gildersleeve.
This way" said Mr.. Marshall. you see the
bigger roads make specific rates from New-York
70 certain points. The smaller roads are crippled
To get around this they cut rates and then supply
the brokers with tickets. The percentage OF tick
cts sold by travellers TO :he brokers is compara-
lively small"
Justice Gilderseeve said he would give the Ia W.
yers on both sides until Monday TO submit briefs
The custom OF the courts in such cases as these
said Justice Gdersleeve, lis TO hold that the Ia w
is constitutional Upon this decision the counsel
can go up to the Court OF Appeals where they O. n
get decision upon the constitutionaty OF the law
involved"
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19
Fiscal year.

There can be doubt that the industrial prog
ress made by the United States during the recent
rapid. The United States is rapidly becoming a
country devoted to the expectation of industrial
portation of Its agricultural products. Even late
as ten years ago nobody believed that America
iron so cheaply enable it to compete with
ENGLAND IN the worlds markets To-day this is
technical improvements. particularly in the States
of Pennsylvania and Alabama (where, to be sure.
industry were very favorable5. have u made s the
American iron industry the leading factor in the
competing industry will have to reckon for all time
TO come As late as 1889 the imaorts of ma
Gi2 100000 considerably Exceeded the e1port
which amounted to l. more than s21.1co0oe in 1899
ported. '''
Not less rapid has been the development of the
1850 there Were employed in this industry only
M1dSG9OO M spindles and 225ooc mechanical looms: in
600 while in 1900 the number OF spndles had reached
p 057 600 and that of the looms 4sOOO In 1880 not
consumed in the United States in 1899 2o71 200 90
pounds were consumed. The exports of cotton
in 1885 and s3 sl4 in 1885 Since during this year
HSS) the total imports of cotton and cotton tex
tiles amounted TO only s37 0ooooo of which So 900 coo
reil to the share Of textiles IT would seem that
American exports OF cotton goods would soon bal
II is only In the case of woollen goods and silks
that the imports considerably exceed the exports.
seem have mot Yet succeeded in competnS With
European producers In the foreign markets. though
II must be said that they have succeeded in gaining
a more Important role in the domestic market. The
rapid progress made by the silk industry best at
this industry 7s spndies in s sso ahd net ess s
than oo5 spindles in 1900 Similarly the num-
to It may be eg saieg ssusd Psaqf That irGm the
Ihiteo states is now supplying nearly two-thirds
OF It's total consumption OF silks.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19
MEMORIAL DAY SPORTS AT CORNELL.

Ithaca, n. Y, May is tSpeciaD.-Cornell is pre-
pairing for carnival of athletic sports to centre
around the second varsity regatta Memorial
Day. Columbia and Pennsylvania will send crews
TO race against the Cornell second crew over a
three-Inie course on Lake Cayuga On the morn
ing OF Memorial Day there viii be a ball game
WIN some Eastern college team. In the early af-
teFnoon the annual track contests between Prince
,oh ana Cornell viii be held on Percy Field. which
Is only short distance from the starting point
% eie regatta Several thousand visitors includ-
s ,ns .Any elumni parties. OF which are COM
s ar a,oih as iar west Chicago and ST Louis
60 StApecteu and nearly all the seats on a fortv
car observation train have been sold 80
ne various student Organizations ara ,,ar,,o
,mort a. eive the visitors a good time All OF the
IT, , faternity houses will keep open house
clnhx ins Win before the race the Cornell Musical
Theatrs Si.s regatta concert in the Lyceum
neaue' wiich Will be attended nv tha ,hraa
held In the sns concert the navy bali viii be
alumni VIII speak a. winch prominent
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19
THE FRESHMAN'S LIFE TO BE UNHAPPY

The life of the Columbia University freshman
henceforth is not to be happy one. In the past
he has been tormented humiliated. harassed and
pelted with eggs by the sophomores. but hereafter
he Ii to be made TO feel his insignfcance by the
combined strength of the three upper classes
From now on freshmen must keep OF the grass
the campus. and any freshman found reclining
In the shade of the trees will be unceremoniously
hustled OF. Freshmen must not sit either upou
the steps or the lodges OF the library and when
they meet an upper classman must step aside
Golf trousers and caps bearing preparatory school
insignia are also tabooed. Freshmen cannot vent
ure into the college tavern unless with some upper
class man. Pipes and canes also under the
ban unless the freshmen win the sprees and
tug-of-war.
Hitherto the sophomores have now and then
spasmodically enforced these rules, but hereafter
whole university. - e
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19
cAsTRo's AGENrs sAIL WITHOUT LOAN

Senor Fabricio Conde and Senor Carlos RohL
VINO have been here for the last four months try
ing to negotiate loan for the Venezuelan Govern
ment, sailed for home yesterday on the steamer
Caracas Their effort to secure the s25.c0GO de-
sired by President Castro was not successful.
Sehor Rohl who was formerly manager OF the
Bank or Venezuela, visited Germany on the same
mission, with the result When Castro's
agents came here the asphalt controversy was at
its height. and stories circulated at time
that foreign capital and interests were not safe IN
xenezueia These are believed TO have had some
INNS TO do with the failure obtain the Loan
Senor Conde was Minister of Finance under the
late President JOAQUIN Crespo