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Evening journal., 1901-04-25

New Orleans, April 23.-I have been
asked so frequently, What led you 70
organize the Church Endowment So
ciety?" THAI l have concluded % de-
scribe the source OF the inspiration in
as few words as possible
Several years ago a prominent lay
man connected with my parish said to
me, Mr.. Hunter, why do you not start
an endowment fund for St. Anna s
.Church?" / replied. THE idea is good,
but we need all the money we can raise
to meet current expenses" True
enough" answered he, "but why not
utilize the insurance plan? At small
Expense to several persons. and without
affecting present contributions, you
could easily raise an endowment fund
which would become available in the
course of a certain number of years. /,
for cne. am willing to insure my life
for St Annals parish for $1,000 and
am confident others would do like
wise"
Some time afteuward in the course
Of a conversation with Mr.. McCurdy,
president of The Mutual Life Insurance
Company OF New York, mentioned the
above idea to him. He said ne thought
well CT it, and promised It his support.
From a large and varied correspon-
dence 7 ascertained the great need Of
some such organized effort in utilizing
the insurance interests for the benefit
of the church The idea had been dis
lcussei very favorably in some quarters,
but the formation Of a general society
had never been attempted.
In some dioceses it had been tried.
Some success had been achieved, but
mot enough to warrant encouragement.
The cause for this was apparent. Thsrs
was 10 organized society formed for
this object. and there was no one TO
form such a society and put it on its
feet. This was absolutely essential to
success. Ths idsa was not new, but it
had never succeeded because It had
never been evolved into a society in
d3rs,d by bishops. priests and laymsn,
and with sufficient backing to maks
its plans and purposes widely known.
With Endorsements from all quarters,
called again on Mr.. McCurdy, who
said that The Mutual Life Insurance.
Company OF New York would issue and
guarantee the policies fer the society
and would do all in its power to make
IL a success.
With this assurance I went to work
and formed The Church Endowment
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
TWILL TEST AODICKy STRENGTH
Of Collector Of Fort Is
AnYiOnSlY Awaited

The Philadelphia Record to-day
prints the following dispatch from chis
city:
Republican leaders are awaiting the
appointment OF collector of
the port to succeed Dr. Cooper.
the Democratic Incumbent. whose term
Iexpired in December last.
Colonel DUPONT has recommended
Former Congressman Jonathan s. Viii
lis fcr the cOllectorship while Ma
Itional Committeeman Addicks is back
of Colonel Daniel p. Barnard and has
enlisted Senator Hanna in his behalf.
AS this appointment will decide
whether Addicks is to have any say in
dispensing Delaware patronage, the pO-
litical leaders fear to predict who will
get the plum.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
COLORED POLITICIANS ACTIVE
Preparing to Take Part in The City
Campaign

In their rooms. at No. 3O1 East Elev-
enth street. on Tuesday evening, the
Afro-American League held a big
nesting to discuss the political situa-
ton. The members of the league are
preparing to take an active part in the
city campaign
At No. S22 Tatnall street last even
ing there was another meeting of the
prominent colored citizens and politi-
clans Of the city. The political condi-
ton Of the colored race in the city and
State was reviewed and discussed in
general.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
WILL BIB RETIRED
ON JUNE FIRST
"Cap" Hawkins Must Step
Aside on Account Of
Ills Age

On June one Of the best and most
popular railroad conductors on the Del
aware railroad viii be retired 10 the
regret of the conductor and the gem
eral sorrow Of the travelling public. lt
is Captain Thomas Hawkins, who Is
well-knuwn for his blum. gOOd-heart-
ednegs by every man. woman and child
who evcf has ridden on the Delaware
railroad trains. II Is the age limit. ac-
colding tO the new pension laws OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, that
retires Captain Hawkins, and not be
cause he is too old to perform his
dC.ies, fCr he Is to-day one of the most
efficient railroad men In the service
and his many years spent In this line
Of work have made him valuable
man to the company. But ne Is 20
years old, and must step ont and be
pensiOned.
He has been employed on the local line
for folty-two and a-half years, and
was the last conductor 10 run a train
over the old Frenchtown railroad. This
train was a freight and was composed
Of eight carloads of wood and seven Of
corn, consigned 10 Harry Wickersham
In this city.
Flom the freight service Mr. Haw-
kins was promoted 10 the passenger
service, where he served in the capacity
OF middle-brakeman He was after
wards made a conductor of an ac-
C1mmodatiun mixed train. and ran
the first train TO Crisheld, which was
known as the AnnamesseX Line and
was met there by the steamer Lady of
the Lake. which took passengers from
the terminus OF the railroad TO Nor
folk Captain Ingram was commander
OF the boat, and he was succeeded by
Captain Thompson.
Captain Hawkins has worked under
four superintendents Of the Delaware
road as follows. Messrs SanbOrn
SeWell Mills and Holiday.
Prior TO his service on the Delaware
read he was employed ON the Terru
lllaute. Alton and ST. Louis railroad
where he rose from lahOrer 10 oOnduc.
tor in three years
He is natural born railroad man
land never has been before his suporiol
luficers for dorelicliOn OF duty. lie ha.
dome his duty. and has. by his ready
resources saved the railroad company
many thousands of dollars by his prac-
tical ability and presence OF mind In
the face Of danger.
Captain Hawkins retirement Is de-
lplored by the drummers who have tray
aled the Peninsula for years, as well
as by the officials OF the road. who
ever have had the greatest confidence
In his honesty and integrity.
There promises to be a great stir
when this popular conductor leaves the
service. There promises to be a ban
Duet and many testimonials Of the es
TEEN in which he is held by his SUI
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
o. n. c. sehoInrshln oontest

The scholarship contest which the
Order OF Railroad Conductors has
inaugurated fcr a complete business
College by the coupon system. cut
from the Evening Journal. is assum-
ing an interesting shape, judging
from reports brought in by several OF
the contestants Quite a number of
coupons are already In and the list
will soon be published from day to day.
Contestants are required 10 cut out the
coupon, which win be found in each
issue of the paper until May "a. The
course is a complete one. and the win
ner can begin the studies at any time
he or she wishes.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
What is the s. of H.9
Trnn Economy

Is praoticed and personal comfort
greatly enhanced by all who enamel
their wire screens and doors before
rust has made them useless. Bryans
screen enamels are durable and elastic
They work and flow free" so that they
cover evenly all parts of the wire;
they are easily applied and dry quickly
with a beautiful finish and are much
more durable than ordinary screens
paints. Put up and sold in convenient
cans by James NJ. Bryan, 107 West
Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
What is the s. Of H.g

maIiciously Tempered with Switch
BY some person or persons tamper-
ing with a switch on the main line of
the Wilmington and Northern railroad,
a train plunged into the Lester Piano
Company's plant. causing damages to
the amount Of $1,000, and probably ia
tai injuries to Charles Davis. He now
Is in the University of Pennsylvania
Hospital, suffering with a fractured
skull
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
'The white Sand on company, crg

The White Sand Oil Company, crgan-
lied. managed and endorsed by Cleve-
land bankers and business men. Fifty
producing oil wells insuling ON income
Of one per cent. m3nthiy. WIN pay
three Ger cent as development pro
gresses in its Pennsylvania. Ohio and
West Virginia Gil fields No expert
ment. One hundred wells vet to drill
sure OF oil. Limited number shares
rar value 81 each. now offered at 20
cents per share Will be worth SO In e
year Write fer particulars and pros
pectus Cleveland Finance Company
Fiscal Agents. 121 Euclid Avenue,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
HELD FOR UPPER COURT
James Hunter, Coiored, Placed Under
Heavy Rnnd

Before Judge Churchman in City
Court this morning James Hunter. coll
ored, charged with disorderly conduct
was held Ia 81 600 bail for upper court.
Charles Hood, colored. accused OF
keeping house OF ill-fame at No. III
Walnut street. was fined $50 and costs
Three drunks were assessed 81 and
casts each. esa
Al last nights session OF court, John
Bullock. for assault and battery. was
fined $40 and costs.
Edward Mulvey. Jr.. larceny. was
held in 5000 bail for upper court sam.
uel PoD. larceny OF two blankets, prop
erty Of A. E. DeNormandie, was dis
missed
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
ONE HUNDRED YEARS
OF TUE SCOTTISH RITE

Scottish Rite Masons in Chicago yes
terday observed the Tooth anniversary
Of the organization Of the first Supreme
Council Of the rite In the United States
A medal has been struck off in COM
memoratlon Of the event. and will be
conferred on the members OF the rite
IL is OF an Oriental design and its
characters denote some OF the impor-
tant events in the history of the order
since its establishment.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
Oonii,Ion An mr. ,he ssn,a

James Ponsell and Joseph Lynch.
who are confined in the Delaware Hos
pital suffering from injuries received
by the explosion Of a gasoline tank at
CRrney's Point. NJ j.. on Monday, are
improving Their condition is still
critical blt, dhe probabilities are that
they win recover.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
WI Ren,ir MnlIorr I.lner

About MAY 10 the Mallory liner San
Marcus will arrive at the Harlan and
Hollingswogth shipyard for extensive
repairs. The San Marcus is a sister
ship to the Rio Grande. which is now
heing repaired in the local shipyard.
The San Marcus will receive new boil
ers new frames, new floor plates and
bulk heads.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
Attended Homes Anniversary

Several members CT Nobless Oblige
Circle of Kings Daughters. composed
OF some OF the most prominent young
women in the city, attended the first
exercises Of the J. Lewis
Grocer Home fer lncurables. in Up
land, Pa. yesterday. The circle is
working hard to establish a home for
incurables In this city.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
Meeting or Primary Teachers

In the Willard Hall School, Eighth
and Adams streets, a meeting OF the
Primary Teachers Association was
held this afternoon. Mrs Ida Gilbert
Myers. assistant superintendent Of
schools. of Washington. ID. c.. talked
uron "A Teachers Relations"
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
What is the S. of H.?
will olenr nm nir neht

On Sunday an effort will be made 10
raise the $4,000 debt on West Presby-
terian Church. The Rev. A. n. Keig-
win, pastor of the church, will make
every effort to clear up the indebtet l.
ness during Sundays services.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
Shed sudd niy coIlaDsed

At 1890 o'clock last night a shed in
the rear of No. 713 West Fifth street,
used for storing wagons by Harry
Belts. liveryman, suddenly collapsed.
Several carriages and wagons were
broken. causing a damage to the extent
cf $500.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
WIIl Arrnnee fnr Cnmn

On May the annual meeting Of the
Brandywine Summit Association will
be held on the campmeeting ground.
A minister to have charge OF the camp
will be elected and trustees will be
named
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
N,l pla, p,.h.,baII

In the Armory. at Twelfth and Or
ange streets. on Saturday nisht Com
pany A, n. G. D., and Jasper A. c., Of
Philadelphia. will play game Of
basketball.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
Recruiting PhirIppIne Inrantrv

In the local recruiting Office this
week four men were enlisted for the
Philippine infantry The recruits will
be sent from here to Columbus, Ohio,
and be shipped from there to Manila.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25

There IS no New York Mutual Life
Insurance Company" II is The Mutual
Life Insurance Company Of New York.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25

Walter S. Davis, Merchant Tailor,
has removed to sos West Tenth street.
Delmarvia phone 11SS.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25

A few desirable boarders can be &C
ommodated at 213 West street. Nicest
ooms In the city.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25

CartmclI's Varnish Stain
Makes old furniture like new.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25

Prevent Pneumonia and Grip
Laxative Bromo- Quinine removes the
,ause.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25

What is the S, Of H.?
Evening journal., 1901-04-25

Goldey College Alumni gave a box party
In the college building last evening. The
nrngrnm was nm Interesting ono.
Evening journal., 1901-04-25
College AInmn, Entertain

What is the S. Of HIP
Evening journal., 1901-04-25

AdvertiSerc can reach the
'AuVeAtlosIc readers Of The
Evening journal through no
other medium.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04
School Work Resumed.

T<HE PUBLIC schools opened
yesterday with an attend
Il o., ance which will increase as
. the month advances. The
vacation seems 10 have been one of
profit and permanent value, as well as
pleasure, to both teachers and pupils.
The school year should begin with re-
newed Inspiration and purpose. Most
of the throng of busy children find
themselves welcomed by attractive
buildings, carefully kept grounds and
bright, airy rooms, made cheerful by
tasteful decorations 1t will be but a
short time when no child in the public
schools of Scranton will be penned in
dreary, dilapidated surroundings de-
faced by the tooth of time and the
jackknife-of eternal youth. When that
happy day arrives and new buildings
grace every ward. may our Board Of
Control apply its supera bounding en-
ergies to the advancement of teachers
salaries, TO the pruning down of the
curriculum and the relief of the over
burdened swho now suffer mental dys-
pepsia from examining. There is no
sort OF doubt that the Board is consci-
entious in. its efforts to advance with
the procession Of education over the
country and when its efforts in the
improvement Of school property meet
with desired results there will still re-
main a vast field for the exercise OF
enthusiasm and public spirit, That such
a day will be hailed with delight by
children, as we'll as teachers, is no less
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04

NOTEWORTHY action has
~ been taken by the manage
4 ~ ment of eighteen plants COM
pretended within the So
,alled local brewery trust in offering
$40 reward for evidence that will con-
vict any brewer among the member
ship of the trust or his agent or driver.
of selling beer, porter or ale to any
speak-easy
1t has frequently been charged
against the brewers that they have
aided and abetted the speak-easios in
order to increase their own trade 1t
has even been said that some brewers
have employed men and women to run
speak-easies, thus virtually becoming
retailers on the sly. We do not know
that any Of these accusations has ever
been substartiated; they represent sus-
picion more than proof But the offer
by the hrc NcIs of a money reward for
the production Of evidence in this di-
r"ction opens q profitable door TO de-
tective work and gives opportunity for
opponents of III" spcak-casics. includ-
inG competitors who pay heavy license
fees to add another to tho strong blows
that III" spcak-casy business has re-
Gently been receiving in this commun-
ity.
However opinions may differ as to
the business conducted in licensed
saloons, there can be no doubt that the
sp"ak-eaSy Is a gross nuisance con-
tenptuous of law, destructive Of NOR
ais ana source of great expense to
the taxpayers. 1t contributes nothing
to society but trouble. IT should be
suppressed rolrntlessly ana it could be
If those who object 20 it would main
tain the courage ot thcir convictions.
Divine Healer" DoNie is worth
millions while Prophet Schlatter Ian
Euishes in the workhouse. Divine
healing, like every other business, ap-
pears 10 have its ups and downs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04
WE LIVE FROM DAY TO DAY

For The Tribune.
II all we did were guarded still.
Some writer's teach Us so,
BY thought Of what. for good or III,
The future years shall show
'Twere too much care and thought to spend,
Too great load to bear,
We live from day 60 day. M friend,
And not from year TO ycar
Our life with doubtful fate is won,
With doubtful issue fics
We know not il tomorrow's sun
VIII greet our living eyes
What boots II, then, ~ ask nj tate
What loss It gives. what gain?
The evil to anticipate,
And feel too soDa the pain?
Long live today. our own at least,
Shall we tomorrow see?
Take what you can of Joy ard feast,
And let tomorrow be.
From the Roumanan, by Leo Rocs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04

number or depravity of criminals will
lessen. When the responsible white
men and women of the South cease to
for purposes of injustice, but on the
contrary, accept his presence and des-
tiny as a logical inheritance, for which
the negro Is not to blame, proceed to
build up his mind and character by
patient teaching sympathy and en-
ccuragement; and put their trust in the
ultimate superiority of the Christian
virtues over the preiudiccs, passions
and crimes of mankind, the negro prob
ioNl. now intricate and portentous, will
sinplify; but not until then.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04


served at this time by blus-
l. terlng newspaper talk and
threats of a fight to a fin
ish" in the mines next year. We no.
tice in the Wilkes Barre News some
thing of this Kind something sugges-
tive of the banter Of bully with n
chip on his shoulder, and. looking to
the best welfare of all concerned. we
deplore IL and would like to see it
halted forthwith.
The last strike in the mines ended
fortunately for the strikers. inasmuch
and were not compelled to remain idle
beyond their reserve power OF endur-
ance. Yet even that strike bore hcav-
lily upon many of those engaged in il,
as it certainly did. while it lasted, on
general business interests in the an
thraCite region; and the circumstances
which lead to its ending i'm a compro-
mise were such as are not likely to re-
appear next year. The presidential
election was so near at hand that
powerful political interests for temper
ary purposes aided the strikers to gain
an early settlement; which they might
not have gained so easily or SO soon
lad the national campaign been out
of the way.
1t is never difficult to fire up the
strike sentiment when a strike Is de-
sired, hence those who are hankering
after fights to Il finish need not fear
that their sill 'nce at the present juno
ture will disQualify them from making
Il lot of trouble when the psychological
moment for making trouble arrives.
What we wish to point out is that
that moment has not yet arrived,
Threats of strike are now premature.
a long, cold winter must intervene be-
fore there can he any possible excuse
for general mine strike or for the
air-sawng which precedes one. In
this interval miners, operators and
general public want peace.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04
THE PLAIN TRUTH.

From the Chambersburg Public opinion
Lahoring men will he better cared for and bet.
ter protected when they look after self interest
by being suhcr Industrious always trying to
advance the business of their employers, and ad.
herring TO contfacts zeaously until they expire.
They do not need the services Of men TO tell them
when to strike and when to 20 TO work.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04

a magnificent group. rising 10 lofty altitude
Of more than nifty feet Who would not linGer
by this howcr.framcd lakc to spell out the let.
ters which typifv the thought ~ genius and
san inspiration which will make work and care
lighter and the day. brighter for the memories
eNokc12 II & II.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04
Election Nov. s.

"Whcn the Democracy went ont of power in
our state 1t lett t. the Republican party leg
acv Of almost SlO,c0OOU oi debt. This debt, by
wise administration under Republican rule. has
been almost entirely paid. We have increased
the appropriation, tn the common schools until
we stand at the head OF the American states in
support of popular education. Indcr Republican
administration there has been paid each year Tor
educational purposes more than was appropriated
by the Democratic party in their quarter OF a
century ~ misru'o. We have increased our appro-
rriations to charitable and elcomoSvuary iustitu.
tions until We can make tho boast that no state
between the two oceans supports these institu.
tions as well docs our own. our 100000 of
people ATE Industrious, honest, ldw.ahiding and
happy. Yet surrounded as We ate on every side
with prosrcron, business conditions. with people
happy, employed and contcrtcd. and with every
avenue Il business and trade fully occupied, and
with the prospect cf the future Frightening and
growing more hopeful the old historic party of
obstruction and ncgation sctS mp a hysterlcal cry
oi false prctcnSo, hypocrisy and insncerity for
the purpose of misleading The people and regain.
ing lost power. from the Republican state
Platform.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04

Oswego Adventists ara looking for
the end of the world, but from pres
ent appearances they are not as liable
to find it as the people are who get
under trees during thunder storms.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04

Miguel MalVar clings to the last
ditch with the tenaCity Of a man who
has sewer contract on hand.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04

To Lackawanna's latest judge Hon.
A. y. NoshurC, ~ pointed to admins
ter the affairs of the newly created
Orphans court, The Tribune presents
it, c0nsra lulations a1j De,: wishes.
Mr. Nnshurg has been an active and in.
ney of high professional standing; he
represents a constituency of personal
and political supporters entitled to re-
cognition in the distribution Of party
honOrS, and we have no reason to
doubt that he will fulfil admirably the
functions Of the honorable place to
hiCh the governor has summoned him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04

assured than that the taxpayers will
rejoice to see modification OF the ex-
animation fad still so prevalent
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04

Peter McNally, who has started on
an aquatic walk from Boston to New
York, expects to demonstrate to all that
he is "n the SWIM"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04

The taste for toadetools seems to be
dying out these days. 1t is much easier
to step off a moving trolley car back
wards.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04

Yacht race reports indicate that there
may be something wrong with the con-
stitution of the Constitution.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04

As in the case of the divine Schlat-
ter the press reporters, who are paid
for writing amusing stories, are no
doubt largely responsible for the fool
ishness Of Carrie Nation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-04
"AlWayS Busy" !"
2 Always Busy Events

First-Our Fall styles
of Celebrated Korrect
Shoes at $500. They are
displayed in our mems
window. They are for
the smart dresser who
wants to be just a little
ahead of the other fellow.
Second-The placing on
sale of every mans Rus
set Shoe in our store, low
and high cut, SO and 81
grades. They are dis
played in our mems win
dow. You can get a pair
of them; perhaps the best
shoe you ever wore. for 81.
We will be closed all day
Labor Day.