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THELABOR CONVENTION
Report Of Federation's Executive
Council Read at Scranton.
CHINESE EXCLUSION UPHELD
Passage by Congress of Anti-injunc-
tion Laws Also Advocated-Appro-
printiOn For Mckinley Memo-
rial Fund Recommend

Scranton, Pa., Dec. 1.-THE Ameri.
can Federation Of Labor convention
was slow In getting down to business.
After the roll had been called the first
matter taken up was the report of the
executive council of the federation.
The report was read by James Dun
can of Boston, secretary Of the Ma
is also first vice president OF the fed
Grafton.
The report is very v0uminous and
Is a comprehensive review of all mat
ters that have come before the coun-
ell. The Shaffer-G Gompers-A Mitchell con
troversy, growing out of the recent
steel strike. Is not mentioned. The re-
port eulogizes the late President Nc
kinley and recommends that the fed
GRAFTON make direct appropriation to
the Mckinley memorial fund. me-
mortal TO the late George Chance of
Philadelphia a well known labor lead
er, Is also recommended.
There We're 916 charters granted to
unions by the federation during the
year, and the council advocates the
passage by congress of antl-iniunc-
tion and Chinese exclusion laws. The
council regrets the effort made in GER
tain parts of the west to divide and
iniure the labor movement and recon-
mcnds that members of the council be
sent to the convention of the Western
Federation of Miners. with the object
of bringing about harmony.
The application of certain trades un-
ions for boycott on cash register
company in Ohio is not granted, but
the council recommends that further
effort be made 10 adjust the difficult
ties.
Trade Jurisdiction.
The council also reviewed ut great
length the many cases of trade juris-
liction and grievances that have come
before ii from unions everywhere,
which were all settled Revision Of
the don't patronize" list is recon-
nended, rs 1t Is too long, and many
firms are out of existence.
II took more than an hour to read
the report after which 1t was referred
TO committee.
The following committee was APP
pointed to consider all questions of
trade autonomy: President Samuel
GomperS. james Duncan of Boston,
John Mitchell of indianapolis. John T..
Mulholland of Toledo O., and q. y.
Hughes of San Antonio, Tex.
4 large number Of resolutions We're
reported from committees. Those re-
ferring to trade autonomy We're sent
to the new special committee on au-
tOnumy. \ resolution calling for the
appointment of more cOlored men ms
organizers in the south evoked some
debate. A motion was adopted to re-
fer the matter to the executive council
for final action.
\ resolution recommending that the
organizers of the federation make an
effort during the coming year to or
ganize the schnoltcachers Of this coun-
try was unanimously adopted. A rec
Ommrndation from the committee on
labels instructing the executive coun-
ell TO secure the passage of Il national
law protecting and legalizing union la
bplS was also adopted.
The sun., 1901-12-12
Honey In thS stntu.

Inc heroic equestrian statue of Rob
eft r. Lee in Richmond, Va. Is b.
lieved to have hundreds of poupda =.
money concealed inside of II. Fo,
months bees have been going in and
out ot the parted lips OF both the bu.
man and the animal figure. Tn. in.
sects were hrst seen there last sum.
mer' and doubtless have been malt,po
honey ever since. Their. Is M w. :
get inside either figure without doine
lrreparable damage, but fear is .n,.r
.alhea thst vandal hands may max,
the attempt -" A'
The sun., 1901-12-12
oHIOs CARNIVAL OF CRIME
Days Reports Include Safe Craclxin
and Attempted Train WreckinH.

Days Reports esude Safe Cracking n
and Attempted Train WreckinH.
Cincinnati, Dec 1.-THE safe Of the
First National bank ut Felicity, Cler-
mont county, was blown by robbers
,Oly in the day, but nothing was stol-
en- The explosion awakened Thomas
Donald, who on appearing was ordered
back into his house. He armed him
self. reappeared, and an exchange of
shots followed which awakened the
town, and the robbers fed.
1t is believed there were six robbers
in the gang. They had blown Off the
outer doors of the safe and wrecked
the furniture, but had not esched the
cashboS. The robbers had cut the tel
ephone wires, but II was ascertained
that they boarded a train for Cincin-
matt.
Word was sent to the police at Gin
cinnati, who We're on the lookout when
the train arrived, but the alert robbers
swung off the farther side of the train.
The police caught sight Of them in the
distance, but the robbers eluded them,
made their way through back yards
and crossed the river into Kentucky.
At Shreve gang Of burglars blew
the safe of the Farmers bank with dy-
namite. Two of the cracksmen were
captured by citizens, while several
Others escaped with II stolen horse and
buggy.
An attempt has been made to wreck
a westbound passenger train on the
Erie railroad near Lima Two heavy
ties were placed on the track. The en-
gineer discovered the obstruction, but
was unable TO stop his train until the
/ ties had been showed ahead a distance
Of over 100 feet Tho engine was de-
rallied. but no other damage was done
The sun., 1901-12-12
Youth was kidnapped nv rramp..

Buffalo Dec. 11.-Waltcr NJ. Brun-
ner. sixteen years Of age, the son of
Michael Brunner chief Of battalion .
of the Buffalo fire department has
been brought home by his father, who
received dispatch from Batavia that
his son was in that city. Young Rrur.
ner was kidnapped from Buffalo on
Monday by five men who we're tramps
The sun., 1901-12-12
EIi.ha u. brigham nnnh

Kingston, y y. Dec. u, Elisha NJ,
Brigham nnr Of the founders of tn
cement business III lister county and
~ one time county treasurer. is dend
lie was seventy years old. lie
was alas commissioner twenty-five
years ami president Of tile board IL
education twenty-five years.
The sun., 1901-12-12
TrIlnr Ilitcn.5,l .I.r.,I

Rall~fon. y II nac M r'harc~ Il.
l'iicham teller II tla Fh> Nattnnnl
bank nf Rai.ton, wa~ alla @i.d IN ht,
home" where he is IN III h"d, eli
charges preferred hs = d Nnilnry.
raslli"r Of tie bank aad r. ]. Graham.
national bank ,Naninnr The charges
all"gr thai Fiirham nii-approp,.ntea
SlWnon nf litc banks funds \ plna
of not guilty wns untplcd Ana EXAM.
inatiun was waived
The sun., 1901-12-12
ncfnzc Whining >uit Goes over.

Butte. Mon, lh". u. III" ~uit If f.
Augustus Ilrnze and others against
III" Boston and Montana Mining com
pany. in Which an Injunction is asked
against tlle defendant company re-
straning ii from extracting on, from
the Minnie IIcaly claim, has gone
over owing 10 ne abarncr of Alfred
Frank. Il mining engineer ANA witness
for the defense.
The sun., 1901-12-12
SENATOR BACON.

amendments. He said, however, that
he would not obstruct the ratification
of the new treaty.
Al 2:5O p. in. the senate adjourned.
The president sent number of nom
nations to the senate during the day,
among them being the following post.
masters.
Pennsylvania - Truman c. Manner.
Forest City; James NJ. Worrall. Ken
nett Square: Isaac r. Garrett LanS-
downe; Jennie McA. Park, I.ibonia;
Joseph r. Naugle, Meyersdale: John Il.
Brown, New Castle; James H. Porter.
New Wilmington; Reuben j. Mott,
Port Allegany; Ezra II. Ripple. Scran-
ton; William L. Hunter Turtle Creek:
Startling W. Waters, Warren; Edwin
q. McGregor, Burkettstown; John w.
Hall, Cresson William +. Geddes.
Windbcr; Nathan Tanner. Lansford.
New JerSey-John l.. Derby. Gran
ford; John T. Lovett. Little Silver;
William II. Larison, Madison; William
Fl. Hamilton, Ocean Grove: George NJ
Mcdonald, Springfield.
Philippine Tariff Legislation.
At meeting of the ways ana means
committee Chairman Payne was di-
rected to favorably report to the house
the Philippine tariff bin. The report
will be made Friday, and the bill Will
be considered in the house next Tues
day, with vote at 4 u. m on Wednrs-
day.
Some surprise was occaSioned ut the
failure of the minority of the commit
tee to ask for Il division ana vote on
the question Of reporting the bill In
the absence of such request no vote
was recorded. 1t was stated, however.
that minority report would be pre-
sented by the Democratic members, on
posing the bill on general grounds, al
though 1t is doubtful whether Repre-
sentative Robertson Of Louisiana will
sign the report
Judge Ray. chairman Of the judiciary
committee. has called meeting Of
that committee TO discuss informally
the important questions Of restricting
anarchy and anarchists and Of formu-
lating an antitrust measure. In view
of the presidents recommendation
both of these subjects are considered
of the first Importance. Many plans
for dealing with anarchy are before
the committee and Mr. Ray Is drafting
measure combining their best fea-
lures. As to antitrust legislation con
ferenceS will be held with the presi-
dent and Speaker Henderson with a
view Of determining along what lines
It is desirable to proceed with this sub.
ject.
Chairman Hepburn has called a
meeting Of the committee on interstate
and foreign commerce for Friday.
when some plans for isthmlan canal
legislation will be formulated Mr..
Hepburn says that he secs no reason
why the Nicaragua canal bill cannot
be reported to the house by next Tues
day, but he will not ask the house to
act upon the measure until after the
pending Hay Pauncefote treaty is rati-
fed by the senate.
The sun., 1901-12-12
Live Stock Burped 10 Deo,b.

I.ockpoIt, n. Y, Dec 1.-THE barn
of Mark A. Nichalls in New Fame was
burned during the night His rabbit
ruL with 400 Belgian hares. was also
destroyed In the barn there were
sixteen horses, twenty-six cattle and
twenty-five hogs, which were burned;
loss. $4,000; insurance, $500.
The sun., 1901-12-12
TRIBUTE no THIS COUNTRY.
Pan-tmcrican Conference Commit
tee FnyOrs the AnEio-sHNons.

ran American Conference Commit
tee Fnvors the AnEio-snNons.
city Of Mexico. Dec. II. After II
statement by John Barrrt, a United
States delegate, before the committee
IN an international court of claims in
The. pam American conference, il was
unanimously agreed, in order 10 pre-
vent an overwhelming Latin member
ship and to respect the interests of thr
United States, that each American rc-
public should name AT least one Anglo
Saxon judge.
Although il is considered doubtful
That the conference will agree on Il
treaty for such court which will he
ratified by all the countries, the action
was spontaneous tribute to the init,
ed States
The sun., 1901-12-12
Kentucky Loan Company outs.

Louisville Ky, Dec H. Tho Louis.
vile Savings, Loan and Building as-
>ociation, which has been in business
in rhis city for eleven years. has filed
! deed of assignment. The liabilities
are estimated 1T SSo.uuO. ami II Is stat
81 that th" assets amount to 50 cents
on tho lnllnr
The sun., 1901-12-12

Dear Old Kriss | am a little boy who
goes TO school and can read and write.
would like to have an alarm clock SO
can get Up In time for school, n school
bag 10 carry my books in, n Gocart, candy
and nuts. And do not forget my friend
Marguerite Mackenzie. who has been
good girl.
Joseph Edwards.
915 Tatnall St, City
The sun., 1901-12-12
-'z ----
Fixing the Limit

He (rather ditiidenD Er now that
we are engaged, ! suppose yau err
wont object to my kissing ,ou.
she (mnch less Certainly no..
help yourself. Aud when mamma
comes IN want you 10 kiss her also.
He--S S-say, let's b break The en-.
sagement! Chicago Da.ly News.
The sun., 1901-12-12
New OIL compnn, Formed.

Trenton, \. J.. Dee. II The Indian
Territory Illuminating Oil company,
capital %s'Hm.nnu IHs h"cl incorpnrat
80 here The company Is authorized
10 purchase, own and tuntrpl an the
rights real csatc, personal property,
docks on other securities of the Phcnix
on company ANA Dshgr oil company.
now operating iu thr Osngp Indian res
rTVatlou
The sun., 1901-12-12
SANTA CLAUS LETTERS

bear Old Krs-I am a little boy only
three and Il half years old, hut you arc
such \ good Old fellow that ! know you
never forget little boys, but thought
i best ~ send You letter 50 you would
know Just what want. | would like
Nuu to bring me a FIRE engine, one that
Wiil run bv itself. a macintosh to Keep
th" rain of Of me when il rains, some
picture books, an umbrella. a horn, snnle
candy and nuts, and 4 whole lot of other
things that ! can't think Of jnst now hNt
Euu hay" n better memory than | have.
50 ! will let you finish up the rest.
Goodbye Old Kris, James r. Chandler,
lr., No. IA West Ninth street.
old Kris kringle-I suppos" YOU have
been waiting for my letter for some time,
but | have been trying to think just
what want. ! want You to bring me an
umbrella, a fire engine, a real one, too. Il
Christmas tree and yard around it,
pair Of gloves, some candy and nuts in
my stocking, On yes. horn sticking out
til" end Of il. If ii is not asking you
100 much would like to have a pair Of
gum boots hope ydu will send me these
things. Now goodbye. Old Kris. From
your friend. lcnncIl StrtScr No, 1926
Market street.
bear Old SANTA Claus; drop you
thrsr few lines TO let you know that
am il good girl and | want you to bring
me nice Christmas tree all trimmed
with ME" FAIRIES and pretty pictures.
also want some candy and nuts, large
doll go-cnrt and Il pair Of bedroom
slippers, and anything else you can spare
for me. tiOod-hyr old Santa Claus till
| Christmas eve. From your true friend.
ltcha Chandler. No, PA West Ninth
street
+. $. Ny dear I'D Santa Claus, for
got 10 tell you want sled now dop
forget Goodbye.
Dear 0ld Kris II has been some time
since | hay" hr"n able 10 write yon II
letter, would like yoll to bring me a
Hr% suit. y pair of ice skates. some candy
ani nuts, a Christmas tree. with yard
around il. | would like ID have Il new
automubil. il it is not asking YOU too
much. hope You will not forget me this
year old Kris. From Stoncwall jackson,
NJ. 9 Girard street.
Dear Santa Claus:-I am good Re.
] puhlitin ana WISH You would remember
me whcn Christmas comes. want II
piano. new block book, II rocking horse
and a srt OF wax figures to talk to ana
practice speeches; don't forget 10 bring
me cornet. some candy toys 4 stick oe
candy, pipe. suit of clothes. box of
tools and anything you don't want.
Good-bye From
Evan W. G.
Dear Old Kriss llringlc--I am a good
little boy. I thought | would write YOU
a letter and let you know just what
want. ] would like you to bring me n
fire engine, one that will run by itself, a
story book, Il horn, some candy and nuts,
an AUTOMOBILES. If ! nm not asking too
much n umbrella. a macintosh to keep
the rain off me when it rains. A pair Of
gloves, Christmas tree all trimmed
with nice fairies and pretty pictures and
The sun., 1901-12-12
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,
Closing Quotations OF the New York
stock Exchange
New York, Dec. II

WV IOFk, DEC, IT,
money on oall firm ~ Glaa, per cent Prime
turitanttl" plp'r, 1'4ai per cent sterling OK.
hang" weak with actual business in bankers
hIl' N y shiquI So. tu drinaud and At s. ssL.s
ISL InI 10 dsNs, Posted rates " siai q and
= ISii-tiss. tnulmct,iAl bill. ~ sliAa4 49, BaI
th-r 5lfs' NJ >ttdu do'ls,. .5i.c Government,
'''t,'- ,tionas state bond, inactive Railroad
t.nts ittesular.
The sun., 1901-12-12
View York JcweIer n Suicide,

Chicago Dec 1l.-F. c. Steinmann,
said 70 be the head of the New York
jewelry firm Of r. G. Steinmann & Co.,
has committed suicide here by cutting
his throat in the office OF the National
Stamping company, 11s Michigan
street
The sun., 1901-12-12
Kruger In Ills New Home.

Utrecht, Dec. l1.-Mr Kruger has ar
rived here and has taken possession Of
his new residence. The Boer states
man. who appeared to be in excellent
health. received great ovation from
crowds of people.
The sun., 1901-12-12
December ii, 1901.

December IL, lyUl.
Dear Santa Claus:-I am little boy,
six years old, and / would like, il you
please. bring all these things. ! want
pair OF gum boots and two pairs Of
stockings and a patrol wagon, box of
candy and some nuts and fruit. and
plcnsr don't forget grandma and grandpa
and poor sick mamma and uncle, Myrtle
and Edith too. From leroy French.
l02a Market street.
The sun., 1901-12-12

a whole lot OF other things, but you have
a betetr memory than l have SO | will
let you finish up the rest. Goodbye,
Edward Truitt,
400h Lombard St,
Wilmington Del.
The sun., 1901-12-12

Stylish We have them
Long sizes "a to l,sn ,s IN N
ovon..... so, sI2, sIs
oVercoafs $40 and up TO S. s.
The great sellers
are our $I2, SIS and sao
coats; long cut, 48 and 70 so
inches; full box, broad "a
shoulders and Raglan
pockets. Blacks, 0xfo,d
greys and fancy mixtures
Swell cut coats, all The stvls
you want. Boys sizes II
10 to I9 years, same STYLES
at $40, $I2 and SIS. Little
boys sizes, S to IS years, sl
to $40. Don't buy 4 new -
overcoat until you see what
we can do for you. Come
and look at the new styles
and see how they look ep
YOU. New styles in suits
all sizes.
Until Christmas, open
nights.
The sun., 1901-12-12
Wilmington, Del.

Wilmington, Del.
Dear Old Kriss-plcase give me n gold
ring, silver bracelet, a red coat with
a green collar, box of candy. Don't
for get Ma and Ia Sister Ida and
Brother Alfred. From diSirveng little
girl.
Lulu Wilson,
405 W. 10th st.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-05-24

The University Of Pennsylvania is
about to erect at a cost Of more than
half a million dollars, exclusive of
grounds and equipment, a medical
laboratory building which will be un-
excelled in every respect. other
buildings are also in contemplation
to adjoin the new laboratory which
when completed will form one Of the
most extensive systems of buildings
devoted exclusively to the teaching
of medicine i'm Europe or America.
The new building will be quad
rangular in shape, two stories high
and $40 feet froni by 200 in depth,
and the most modern apparatus will
be employed in lighting, heating and
ventilating. The first floor will be
devoted to laboratories, and the
second floor to pathology. Ample
lecture rooms will also be provided.
1t is expected when the building is
completed and furnished that the ia
cilities for the study Of medicine af-
forded by the U. p. will not be
equalled by any institution in the
world.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-05-24
PERSONALS

Hon VIM. Mitchell went to New
York yesterday.
Hon. John A Kipp visited his
family this week.
Emmett Kyle of Newton, N j.,
was in town today.
George Leber of New York is a
guest at Hotel Schanno.
Rev. Thos. Nichols is consider
ably improved in health.
The Ladies' club had its fortnight
ly contest for prizes last evening.
H. r. Labar Of stroudsburg regis
tered at the Crissman House yestor-
day.
Mrs. Jas. r. Bull of New York is
visiting relatives in Milford this
week
Samuel D Mott of Passaic, N J &,
visited here and at Bushkill re
Gently.
Harry S Terwilliger of White
Plains, N. Y, is in town for a short
vacation.
Thomas Sykes and n friend of
Philadelphia are stopl ing at Centre
Square hotel this week.
F. F. White of Summit, N. j., is
here this week looking after his new
house on George street.
Mrs. John G. Watson and son,
after visit of several weeks with
her mother at Dover, N. j., is at
home again.
Win and Lanty Armstrong of
New York were mp last Sunday to
attend the funeral of Miss May
Armstrong.
Rev. c. B, Carpenter and DIR. w.
B. Ken worthey attended the annual
convention of the diocese of Central
Pennsylvania held in Pottsville this
week.
Julius F. Huntington of Lacka-
waxon, with his mother and sister,
came down last Saturday and is
now living in his cottage on lower
Ann street.
William Hartig, former resi-
dent of this place now residing at
Montrose, Pa, was in town for n
couple of days recently, his first
visit here in twenty-one years.
Ex-Prothonotary John G. West
brook is celebrating today, May "a,
his eighty. first birthday. His
daughters, Mrs. DIR. j. G. Price and
Mrs. Roe of Branchville, are his
guests.
DR.. w. w. Nuss and wife of Phil
adelphia are making an extended
tour through the country in a loco
mobile, and Tuesday night were
guests at Kelly's hotel. They made
the 96 miles from Philadelphia to
the Water Gap Monday. From
here they will go to Newburgh,
thence to Hudson, thence through
the Berkshire country, then down
through Connecticut on their home
ward way and will also make a cir
cuit of Long Island.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-05-24
Legislative Adiournments.

Some newspapers have been COM
menting rather severely on the
legislature for rdjourning over to
allow members to attend the Quay
banquet last week, and the state
ment was made that the cost per
day to the state approximated
$250O Members receive $500 for
the session no matter what the
length, and if they protract the
time by vacations or adjournments
they simply increase their expenses
without increasing their remuner.
alton.
There are a number Of employees
who are paid by the day and of
course any prolonging Of the session
increases the cost to the state by the
amount of their pay, which is a
total of $3.50 a day. 1t is proper to
criticize but it is also fair to give
the devil his due.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-05-24
Seven Years in Bed.

"Will wonders ever eeaseP' in
quire the friends of Mrs. L. Pease, of
Lawrence, Kan. They knew she had
been unable to leave her bed in seven
years on account Of kidney and liver
trouble, nervous prostration and gen.
eral debility; but, "Three bottles OF
Electric Bitters enabled me to walk, -
she writes, ''and in three months l
felt like a new person." Women suf-
fering from Headache, Baekache,
Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Melan-
choly, Painting and Dizzy Spells will
find it priceless blessing. Try it.
Satisfaction is guaranteed by all drug
gisls, Only Soc,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-05-24
Newspaper Annual.

N. w. Aver & Sons of Philadelphia
have just issued a Newspaper An
nual for 1901. 1t contains a care
fully prepared list of newspapers
published in the United States and
Canada with valuable information
concerning their circulation and
distinctive features, population Of
counties, census of 1900, a descrip-
ton of every place in the United
States and Canada where paper is
published, with a list of papers pub
lished in our new possessions, fifty
six railroad maps, vote of states and
counties at the presidential election,
1900, and other valuable informa-
ton. The price is $500.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-05-24
saves Two From Death.

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack Of whOOping cough and
bronchitis" writes Mrs. w. X. Hav-
iland, Of ArmOnk, N. Y, "but, when
all other remedies failed, we saved
her life with DR.. Kings New DiscOv-
cry. Our niece, who had COnsump-
tion in an advanced stage, also used
this wonderful medicine and to-day
she is perfectly WE'LL" Desperate
throat and lung diseases yield to DIR.
Kings New Discovery as to no other
medicine ON earth. Infallible for
Coughs and Colds. SOC and 81 bot
ties guaranteed by ali druggists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-05-24
Real Estate Transfers.

Hannah p, Van Canpen and hus
band to George L. Nyce, undivided
interest in farm and wood lands,
Lehman, 44s acres. Consideration
$1,000.
Henry M. Drake and others, heirs
of Isaac r. Drake, to Alonzo @.
Drake, "a of lots Nos. 1927, 329 and
331, Matamoras. Consideration
s4OO.
Il. 1. Courtright, Sheriff, to D. E.
Schoonmaker and John L. Caverly,
1S1 acres, Dingman township. Con-
sideration $500.
Sophia and Hector Courtois to
Edward S. Jones, s43 acres, Pal
myra. Consideration $28465 81 and
other valuable considerations.
William w. Kinney to Z9lia E
Houben, 25 acres, Delaware. Con-
sideration, exchange.