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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04

The current number of the Engineer
ing and Mining Journals says of the
present anthracite conditions:
"The anthracite trade has had the
stimulus of stormy weather during the
week, with a resultant rush of orders.
The cold wave. however, did not last
long enough to have much effect; so
that, while trade is far from dull, GER
tain sizes-egg and broken, are now In
abundant supply and are accumulat-
ing. The demand for stove and nut
continues active, and though consum-
crs show no desire to pay premiums
for spot coal, the demand for these two
sizes Is greater than the supply. The
steam sizes are still short but the de-
mand for them is likely to be affected
by the prevailing prices for soft coal.
The movement from the mines con-
1inucs heavy, though hindered by
stormy weather during the past week.
"If, as press dispatches from the an
thracite region state, the officials of
the United Mine Workers contemplate
holding a convention in March, which
viii formulate demands for further
increase in wages, lower prices for sup
plies and some radical changes in
mining methods. the outlook for gen.
cral strike is much better than the
concliatory words of John Mitchell
and the flabby editorials or certain
newspapers would indicate. There is
nothing in present conditions to justi-
fv higher wages"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
Dissatisfied with Pay Day.

The employees OF the Nay Aug COL
liery and washery, in Dunmore, quit
work Saturday morning, as the result
of being refused a first installment OF
the semi-monthly pay. The mine is
operated by the Nay Aug Coal COM
pany. and employs about two hundred
hands.
During the week notices were posted
announcing that the semi-monthly pays
would go into effect Saturday. Febru-
ary 9. when the men would be paid for
the first half of January, and for the
last half February 23.
The Nay Aug officials claim that this
arrangement appeared perfectly salts
factory to the men, and the first indi-
cation of any dissatisfaction was mani
Tested Saturday morning, when the
miners demanded that they be immedi-
ately paid. This was refused, and the
men then quit work. An early and
amicable settlement is being looked
forward to by the company.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
Back from indianapolis.

Secretary-Treasurer John r. Demp-
scy. OF District No. 1. United Mine
Workers OF America. and District Or
ganizer Robert n. Courtright returned
home Saturday night from Indianapo-
lis. where they attended the national
convention OF mine workers. Secretary
Dempsey, in yesterday speaking with a
''ribun man about the great gathering
of miners, said:
The convention revealed a surpris-
ing increase in the strength and power
of the organiza ton. All the reports
showed a marvellous growth in MEM
bership and most favorable existing
conditions. At the close OF the conven-
tion a very large number of the dele
gates went to Columbus o.. where
The soft coal operators and miners are
adjusting their differences. President
Nichols is one of the local anthracite
leaders who is among those at Colum-
bus.
The general sentiment at Indianap-
oils was that the conference would last
Tor some days yet, but a favorable final
adjustment is expected. 1t is likely
that the national board will call a
joint meeting OF the anthracite work
ers and operators in March to fix a
permanent scale. The one decided up
on. which brought the strike 10 a
close. expires April l."
At the indianapolis convention an
thracite men from these districts
played an active part and number
OF them served upon several important
committees. II. ID. Nichols was chair.
man of the committee on resolutions
John T. Dempsey, a member Of the
committee on officers reports; Henry
Collins, of the scale committee; Johr
Tahy. of the appeals and grievances
committee; Benjamin James, of tht
transportation, and Miles Dougherty
Of the credentials committee. Thomas
McGarry was one of the sellais.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
Meeting of Labor Union.

AZ a meeting of the Central Labor
union, held yesterday afternoon in Car
penter's hall, a large number of dele
gates were present from the striking
silk mill employees. The union pledged
support to the strikers. A large amount
of other business was transacted.
The Plumbers union asked for aid In
settling a grievance with a North
Scranton merchant, and a committee
was appointed to assist in bringing to
n close the difficulties between the
stonecutters and Carlucci Brothers.
The North Scranton clerks reported
two cases OF violation OF the early clos =
ing demand. and several cases were re-
ported by the carpenters of non union
work on various new structures. An
open meeting of the central city bar
bers will be held Tuesday night and an
organization effected.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
LOCAL BOMLERS VICTORS
THEY DEFEATED THE CRACK
RoSEvILLE TEAM.
Interesting Contest in the Ells
Alleys Saturday Night--Local
Team Was a Picked One.

About one hundred spectators
crowded the ELK alleys Saturday night
and from the newly erected bleachcrs
witnessed the greatest bowling match
ever rolled in this city. The rollers
were the crack five representing the
strong Roseville Athletic association
of Roseville. n. j., a member of the
New York League, and a team COM
posed of members of each of the FIVE
clubs of the Northeastern Pennsylva-
mia League.
The latter We're victorious. winning
ont by a total of six pins. having II
tota! score OF 9643 pins to 26S7. BY
downing the fast New Workers, tho
conQuering team ably demonstrated
its ability and showed that this sec
ton of the country is prolific of bowl
ing talent second to none.
The local team was made up of Nit
chell, of the Commercials: Bartl. of the
Elks; Weigand, of the West End
club, of Wilkes Barre; Hopkins. of the
Backus, and Wardell. of the Bicycle
club. Weigand, a tail gentleman
from Wilkes Barre, was the hero of
the night. In the first match his
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04

its last meeting passed upon a bunch
OF fire department bills, aggregating
some $500. which were contracted dur
ing eX-Chief Walkers term of office.
but which he refused on several occa-
sionS to sign.
The fire department. estimate for the
coming year is almost precisely the
same as the estimate furnished coun-
ellis year ago by eX-Chief Walker.
Increases in only a few of the items
are asked for, and Chief Xizelman
states that no increase which is not
absolutely necessary has been re-
quested, He realizes that over $1,000 In
fire department deficiencies has to be
provided for this year and he has an
nounced his intention OF practlcing the
strictest economy during the coming
year.
The only big extra item is one Of
| $4,000 for the purchase of a new hook
and ladder truck to replace the present
Tamshackle contrivance which goes by
| that name and which Is everywhere
conceded to be "a disgrace to the city.
Not single extra permanent man Is
| asked for
The Keyser Valley Hose company
| wants the city to provide the where
with to pay the salary of a permanent
man, but under the peculiar terms OF
| the resolution under which this COM
| pany was admitted into the fire de-
| partment this is impossible. The reso-
| lution provided for the admission OF
the company into the department, pro-
viding that it will be of no expense
to the city" Unless the councilmen OF
that ward can secure the repeal of this
resolution, they can never get a per-
manent man for this company.
| The company, however, appears TO
be doing pretty well, IL all accounts
be true. The city gave 1t hose wagon.
which, though old. is In good condition
and some 400 feet of good hose. 1t
owns it's own hose house and a team OF
horses. A driver is permanently en-
ployed and sleeps in the house. ready
to respond to alarms during the night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
After n Long Lease.

The following dispatch from Lebanon
appeared in Saturdays Philadelphia
Inquirer:
Everything indicates that an i'm
portant deal in iron circles Is about
concluded in this city, whereby the
Lackawanna Iron and Steel company.
OF Scranton. will secure a twenty-year
lease on the Bird Coleman and North
Cornwall furnaces as well as the Corn
wall railroad.
"Since the Lackawanna company ac-
quired the ore. iron and railroad hold
ings OF Robert II. Coleman 1t has
steadily increased its local interests,
and there has been a marked increase
OF business. As result of the new
investments a bright and prosperous
future Is foreshadowed for Lebanon
and its vicinity"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04

work was rather poor and it was only
by finishing with three strikes that
he attained the respectable score OF
Isl. In the second match, however, he
punched five strikes, and loomed Up
strong at the close with 2l6. In the
last match he put on steam and
total of six strikes, five spares and
eight. gave him go
His average was 100, while Meyer
led the Rosevilles with 1872. Pearson's
204 was the visitors high score. The
detailed score follows
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
CAPIAs FOR SIMON THOMAS
Municipal League Wants Him to
Furnish New Bail.

Al the instance of the Municipal
League. a capias was OH Saturday is
sued for ex-Select Councilman Simon
Thomas, who is under $1,000 bail on the
charge of perjury.
The league attorneys, after inves-
tigation, decided that William T. Jen-
kins. Mr.. Thomas bondsman, didn't
possess all the property he was sup
posed to possess and the accordingly
applied for the capias. Mr.. Thomas
will be brought before the court and
compelled to furnish new bail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04

The company has gone into the coal
business on a small but profitable scale
and the horses and wagon are used
during the day in delivering the dusky
diamonds. 1t is said on good author
ity that the profits from the coal busi-
ness last month were sufficient to pay
for the keep OF the horses and to pay
the drivers salary of $40, and most
wonderful Of ALL balance of S67.50
was left after this had been done,
Councilman Norton will endeavor TO
have provision made in the appropria-
ton ordinance for the coming year for
an indicator, so that the company's s
house will be connected with the fire
alarm system. An indicator costs to
install just $3.50.
What kind of a wagon is that
asked man the other day, as a rather
highly decorated vehicle. loaded with
ashes, passed on the street
"Oh. that's the wagon part of ex-
Chief Walkers water battery" replied
the fireman with a smile.
And it was SO. The water battery,
which was planned by Chief Walker
and which cost the city nearly $500, is
no longer in use. 1t has been dis
mantled by Chief Zizelmann and the
wagon is being used for hauling ashes
and rubbish from the various hose
houses. Chief Zizelmann dispensed with
the water battery because, he says, II
was a useless piece of apparatus. Far
better service can be obtained, he says
with what Is known as a Siamese
coupling.
By this arrangement the streams OF
two or three engines can be forced
through one pipe and that one pipe car
be operated by one man. The stream
| is just as powerful as the water bat
| tery's stream, the chief says, with the
added advantage that itcan be handled
much more effectively. 1t can be
brought right up to the front of a
building and forced into the basement
a thing not possible with the water
! battery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04

A. Ketcham; 4 p. m., J. J. oIIara; r. M,
John Baxter.
Notiee--Conductor J. Gerrity and crew will
run leo train for Tobyharna, leaving Scranton
40 q. m, Monday, the 9Th.
Brakeman wilford Fletcher will 60 out with
A. q. Hammitt next trip
Brakeman william Leader will 60 out with
Conductor George Frounfelker next trip.
Brakeman Peter Gilligan will go out with
Conductor McI.ane next trip.
Conductor John Baxter and crew will 60 out
at 4 p. M. wild cat west February 3, in place
OF Kirby with Mahon's men.
engine on the ice train Monday, February 4,
10 leave Scranton t.30 a. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
Fire Department MATTERS.

Chief +. w. Zizelmann, of the fire de-
partment, has been put in a false light,
he says. by the recent published state
ments regarding the creation of detlci-
encies amounting to over $1,000 in his
department.
He stated yesterday 10 a Tribune
man, and his statement is backed up
by Deputy Controller Hartley. that
only Sl400 Of this $4,000 and more was
created since he assumed charge of the
department, He says that the balance
of $500 was contracted by his prede-
cessor John II. Walker, and that he
should in nowise be- held responsible
for it.
The eX-Chief, he says, when he over
drew an appropriation would keep the
bill in his office. The bills kept ac-
cumulating, and according to Chief
Zizelmann they We're not sent to the
auditing committee until he assumed
office. He found stacks of them on file
when he took charge, and lost no time
in having them approved by the audit
ing committee and sent to the control
ler's office. where they are now on file.
The majority OF these bills We're con-
tracted during the year 1899. and the
chief says that they should have been
provided for in this years appropria-
tion ordinance. instead of letting them
hang fire until the next fiscal year.
",rhe deficiencies which have been
created since ] assumed Office" said
the chief. have all been necessary. /
have been careful to order nothing of
any importance without the consent of
councils. II a wagon or an engine
house needed repairing didn't have II
done on my own responsibility. but al
ways secured the consent of councils
All deficiency bills which have been
contracted since my term of office be-
gan have been sent to the auditing
committee and are nov IN the possess
sion of the controller. have kept no
bills in my Office"
In this connection II might be men,
toned that the auditing committee al
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
Work on the New Shops.

The new shops of the Erie and Wyo-
ming Valley Railroad company In the
yards at Dunmore are rapidly nearing
completion and in about two months
will be ready for occupancy. The build
ings themselves are now practically
completed. but the work OF transfer
ring and installing the machinery will
consume about two months yet.
A gigantic crane which is being
erected is among the most arduous
features of the work of construction.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04

Today's D., l.. g. w. board is as fol-
lows:
SUNDAY, FEB. o.
Wild Cast PASTE p. m., o. Case; s p. m., e.
]. staples; 10 p. m, u, Bennett; llS0 y. m
W. A. Bartholomew,
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1.
Wild Cats East-l2.30 a. m, I. Mccarthy; Z
q, M, T. j. Thompson; a. n, A. T. Mullen.
3 a. m, r. Cayanaugh; q, m, II. Gilligan;
., M, L. NJ Hallett; a. M, 4. J. Mcdonnell
9 a. H., L d, secor; 1880 a. M, 7. Nauman
il q. M, J. Bush; p. M, John Swurts; 9 p,
m, Iloar with Frank Wallis men; 3.45 y. m, VI
u. bartholomew, Doudicans men; AS p. NJ.
4. Ilallett.
SUBMITS, etc.--s.S0 n. NJ, west George Fronn
ielksr;'io a, M, west, W. H. Nichols; l D. M.
~ eet, CsIriggj p M, east, Ehrgood. II. Do
nCrtys men; I p. M, west from Cayuga Nc
Lane; p. m, west from Cayuga, three engines
Jsmes Ginley; p. M, east from Nay Aug Ed
ward McAlister.
puller--l0 a. M, y. =. seeor.
rushers-6 a. M, llouser; ll.S0 a. m., Moran
Passenger Engineer q. M. Gafney; a. IN.
Singer; $40 p. M, stanton; ! p. M, Magoyern.
Z p. M. Murphy; p. M, lamping.
wild Cats r'st--i a, m., Kirby Mahon's men
IT, m, H. Iinloy, J, b. Masters men; a m.
j. ". M9stsrs; q, M, J. H. Mccain; II a. m.
john Gals gan; y. M, frank Mcdonnell; p
S,, u. tslmcdy I. fitIpatrick's men; 3 p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
ROSTNIILl

In the afternoon the visitors played
an exhibition match with a picked
team, playing six men a side. Their
score, 1899. was their best work of the
day. II follows in full;
ROSENILLE.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
STATE LEAGUE.

The next match will be played Tues
day evening, between the Commercial
and Backus clubs, at the Elks' alley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
NEWS OF The
LABOR WORLD
CONDITION OF THE ANTHRA-
CITE COAL TRADE.

What q Trade Journal Says Of the
Recent Convention of the United
Mine workers-The D., L. & w.
Board for Today-Work on the
Shops at Dunmore Is Approaching
Completion--Machinery Is Being
Installed - Notes from Various
Sources.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
D.. l.. e. w. Board for Today.

Today's D., l.. g. W. board is as fol-
lows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04

Wild Cast East--0 y. m., o. Case; s p. NJ,
j. staples; 10 p. m, u. Bennett; ll,S0 y. m
". a. Bartholomew.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-22

Land Seekers FxCur-
sion every week!
Until our 5O-qnarter sections
in Traverse and Wilkin Co
are closed out
Sub-SOil.
Flowing Wells
at 40 to 90 feet.
N. E. LAYTON,
~ Over postofice.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-22
SLUGGED IN THE HEAD.

Saturday night, Geo Hecker, who
lives out near Henry Williams place
was slugged in the head.
While Mr.. Hecker was leaving
town that evening two men enquired
if they could ride, and were permit
ted to do SO. He stopped at JOS.
McKeevers residence to transact
some business and afterwards started
for home again, one of the men
sitting in the seat with him and the
other standing up behind. When
nearly out of town, he was sudden
ly hit on the back of the head, at
this he hollered and the men jumped
out of the wagon. He then drove
back to town to consult physician,
who stated he had been hit with
metal knuckeles. The scalp was
broken and the wound bled consid-
cradle. This was about two clock,
Sunday morning. He has no sus-
picions as to who his arssalints were.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-22
John W. T4thi11 Lbr. Co.

more interest in eggs by bidding %
cents per: dozen on the produce ex-
change. That means a retail price
Of Csc to New York people.
Minneapolis dealers are so, con-
tident that Armour and Swift & Co.
will be unable to corner the egg
market that they have been selling
their eggs in storage as the market
has advanced. They insist that in
the ordinary run of things the big
Chicago packers will be forced to get
rid of their present stock of eggs be-
fore the southern egg comes into
market which will be about Jan 1.
If the south has a severe win ter,
the the big Chicago concerns will
be able to carry their northern eg gs
for 3 days longer than usual and
make egg in January as dear as
straw berries in April. But to do
this they must speculate on the
we ather. 1t is believed that the
Chicago stock will be placed on the
market in December.
Armour 4 Co. have been heavy
buyers Of eggs in the northwes this
year. The concern has excellent
store facilities at Chicago and is in a
position to handle the product.
Swift & Co. are not as we'll fixed OF
storage room but have succeeded III
filling the storage houses OF other
concerns. Nearly all Of the big
meat concerns have recently gone in
to the produce business oc a large
scale. But while Swift & Co. have
been Credited with a partnership
in the.proposed egg corner in Chi
cago, it is significant that the con-
cren have been sellers Of eggs with
in the past in Minneapolis. The
Minneapolis price ranges from 20 to
% cents.
Minneapolis has been supplying
many western points with eggs
within the past thirty days, which
is unusual. Many dealers in the
Dakotas and Montana have been
forced to ship eggs back into the
territory since the Dakota and Mon
tana hens struck.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-22
HEN FRUIT CORNER.

Minneapolis, Nov. 14.-Minneapo-
lis egg buyers say that a severe
winter in the south is the one con-
ditions that will assist the big
Chicago packers in their reported
attempt to corner the western egg
market. The fact that a half mil
lion cases of eggs have gone into
storage in Chicago since July l, and
the quick advance of hen fruit from
% to q cents per dozen in the windy
city caused much excitement among
thousands of dealers and much in
ouiry from consumers as to the
cause. New York today created
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-22
For the Best OF
FUR COATS
Corn HusKers, Horse BLANKETS
Plush and Fur Robes, go
where Desirable ones are kept,
Largest stock and lowest prices
F. G.. SfitSer,
The Harness Maker.
The Harness Maker.

Miss Kate McMannus of Sibley
visited here Monday.
Merle Hurlbert spent Sunday With
parents at Brandon.
E.W. Coughran wife and daughter
Of Sioux Falls visited here, Sunday.
Mrs. Murray, mother OF Mrs. f..
E. Ventioner, returned to her home
at Fairmont, Monday.
Clifford Hurlbert passed successful
examination in telegraphy and has
the promise of a situation as soon as
their is an opening.
Geo. Gustafson of Goodhue county
is here looking after his farm in Elk
township. While here he is stopping
with Dave Anderson.
If you swish to buy, sell or ex
change stock Of mercha ndise ad-
dress us. We bring buyers and
sellers togeter. The st. Paul Mer-
chantile Exchange, $50 Manhattan
Building, St. Paul Minnesota.
A party was given by Mesdames
J R. Conway and F. R. Coughran
at the home of the latter, Saturday
evening. Cards afforded the princi-
pal amusement, fourteen tables be-
ing occupied. Mrs. E. W. Coughran
of Sioux Trails winning first prize,
a book. Refreshments were served
and a most delightful time enjoyed
T. S. Hartley, arrived here Mon
day with a stock of Hardware from
Wiathertown S. D. /and will occupy
the store formerly used by +. II.
Patterson. The firm will be E. A.
Hartley, with the first named as
manager: They epxect to get open
ed next week. Mr.. Hartly eXpects
his family next week. A full line
Of hardware such Is usually carried
will be kept in stock.
Fred L. Lackey, of Des Moines,
Iowa, is visiting his parents, Mr'
and Mrs. w. A. Lackey. Mr.. Lack
ev went to Des Moinel about three
years ago to take course in a COM
mercial college; he had good success
and soon secured a good position a
office man for mandatory in that
city, and later in wholesale paper
house. Good service was rewarded
with success and promotion, and ne
has recently accepted a lucrative
position as travelling salesman for
an Omaha house, the duties OF which
he will begin on Jan. 1, next.-Trl-
bune, Brewster. -: 49,
l.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-22
Don't Be Misled.

Twill Clerk all kinds of Public
Sales regardless of who the Auction
eer may be-and will guarantee all
notes taken by me at sales to be good
at any bank-should they refuse them
I will get you the money at the same
rate as the banks do. .
Your correspondence solicited OF
when in Worthington call in to my
office. Yours truly.
"a S. K1NDLUND.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-22
Piles.

Sure cure, quick relief, Red Cross
Pile and Fistula Cure. Cures cases
of life time or money refunded
SAMPLE treatment and book explain
ny how to treat aud cure each and
every other diseasee OF the rectum,
sent free by mail to any address Rea'
Bro, & Co., Dept. So minneapolis,
MINI. Sold by all d uggists, $l'0o
Or one m NTH TIRE Yin ant.