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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
THE UNIVERSITY
OF ROCHESTER

equally with the men. 1t is the pur-
pose OF the college to maintain for
young men all the advantages which
were offered them prior to 1900, while
extending it's ministries to a new class
of students. for whom 1t Will aim to se-
cure the fullest opportunity for self-de-
velopment in connection with the edu-
cational privileges they share in COM
mon with the men,
The Buildings and Grounds.
The University occupies a campus of
twenty-four acres, situated in one or
the most desirable parts Of the city. on
the line of an electric railway connect
ing with other lines radiating in every
direction. 'rhe grounds constitute a
beautiful private park, affording ample
accommodation for every kind of field
sport.
Anderson Hall. the Oldest of the build
ings, was completed in 1861. In 1t are
the chapel. lecture room. the physical
and biological labora tories. and profess
sors' Offices.
Sibley Hall. erected in 1872 by Hiram
sibley. contains the library, the muse
ums and the geological lecture room
and laboratory.
The Reynolds Memorial Laboratory
was built in 1856 for the department Of
chemistry by Mortimer f. Reynolds as
a memorial to his brother. William A.
Reynolds, u trustee of the university.
The Alumni Gymnasium, q new build
ing provided by the liberalty of the
alumni, was opened for use in 1900. 1t
is fully equipped with apparatus and
baths, including a swimming pool. fur
nishing every facility for physical
training.
Library Facilities.
The library is located in the building
provided for ii By the Hon. Hiram Sib-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31

assaying laboratory, shop and storage
room. The first story contains the
qualitative laboratory with accommo-
dations for forty students, the quanti-
tative laboratory with room for twenty
students, Aie reference library, balance
room, store room, wardrobe, and profess
sor's office and private laboratory. The
second story contains the chemical lee
ture room, the apparatus room, the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31

The main library is shelved in STACKS
separated from the main hall by rail-
ing, and access to these books is grant
ed on application to the attendant at
the charging desk. The reference
books are arranged on shelves mV,edi-
ately accessible to all readers. The cei-
trail portions of the main hall are Sled
with reading tables and constitute u
spacious and well-lighted reading room.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
CLOSING DAY OF
THE FIRST MONTH
Oscar n. Kipp, Of Elmhurst, a. New
Contestant, Starts Well Up
in the List.

Today closes the first month of The
Tribures Educational Contest. and the
contestant who scores the most points
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
THE MEAT PROBLEM.

CH11 DC SUIVeu Dy IHUC 11etCI11S 1UV
Much.
From the Washington Post.
When the price of meat scars to such
an altitude that it is practically be-
yond the reach of the masses, unless
they dispense entirely with thrift and
&C in for reckless extravaganza, is
there no remedy? Whether the phe-
nomenal soaring be the result Of nat
ural or artificial causes, or a combina-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31

The withdrawal Of books, for home use,
however. is necessarily restricted to
members of the college. The library
hours are from $50 a. m. to $50 p. IN.
daily throughout the year, excepting
Sundays and legal holidays.
The library of the Rochester Theo-
logical Seminary contains about $1,000
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31

originated as early as 1S47, when many
friends of Christian education among
the Baptists of the state of New York
expressed a conviction that such an in
stitutHon should be established by that
body in this centre of large and grow
ing population. The project was en-
phatically endorsed in the same year
by /citizens of Rochester, and financial
assistance was pledged to it by leading
Ien, irrespective OF creed. 1t was not
Until January 81, 1850. however, that
fplans We're sufficiently perfect to secure
from the Regents of the State of New
York provisional charter. On compll-
ance with certain conditions named in
this provisional charter, the Regents, on
Feb. IA, 1851, granted the permanent
charter under which the college is at
present organized. This charter is in
all respects similar to the old charter of
Columbia College in the city of New
York, and invests the corporation with
all the privileges and powers conceded
Ia any college in this state, pursuant
to the provisions of the sixth section OF
the statute entitled An Act relative to
the University passed April 5, 1873"
The name adopted by the founders
and incorporated in the charter is The
University of Rochester; from Its foun-
dation, however, botn trustees and
faculty have had in mind the work,
which Is proper to AN American college.
\ AS such a college Rochester aims to
give to It's students a liberal culture,
ather than special training; it has
Pt organized a graduate. faculty nor
es 1t offer courses for the degree of
ftor of philosophy. The masters de-
be Is granted only in recognition of
ecihc work done under the direction
the faculty. tested by thesis and
exampa'ion
A New Departure.
For the first fifty years of its life the
University of Rochester was a college
Hor young men. In 1900 The trustees
admitted women to the classes ION the
same terms and conditions as men,"
subscriptions to the amount of $4,000
having been obtained by a committee
OF Rochester women to secure this end
All the opportunities and privileges of |
instruction in class rotm. lecture, and
laboratory are open TO the women
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
LUTHERAN.
Continued from Fifth Page)

Keller Memorial Lutheran Church
Maryland Avenue and Ninth Street north
east, IL a. m.-Sermon by the PASTOR
solo and chorus, 30 Sacred Calvary,
Danks; chorus. Thus it Behooved Christ
to Suffer-" Danks; soprano solo, The
Angels Story" Danks, by Mrs. James C..
Boss.
The choir is composed of the follow
ings:
Sopranos-Mrs. W. T. Bowdler, Mrs.
G. s. BeeIer. Mrs. James C. Boss, Miss
Edith Bittenbender.
AItos-Miss Elsie Parkinson. Miss C. B.
Chase, Miss Martha Bowdler.
Tenors-Mr Joseph C. Boss, Mr. Birth
right. Mr.. Lawton.
Bowdlcr, Mr. Alexander. Mr.. Charles
Read.
Soloists-Mrs. Boss. Mrs. Beeler. Or
ganist. Miss Parkinson. Director, Mr..
W. o. Little.
The orchestra assisting. is composed
of: Violins. Messrs. c. W. Seltzer. Freck,
George Weber; flutes. Messrs. Edward
Bergh. Fred Souder; tenor horn, Mr.. H.
W. Weber: eupbonium. Mr. G. L. Beeler.
In the evening. the Sunday school East
er services will be held, with recitations
and special music by the school. The
superintendent, DR.. II. H. Seltzer, will
preside.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
FOR CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.
Fifty Thousand Dollars Bequeathed by
Boston Woman

Mrs. Sarah Ferris Devlin. of Boston.
Mass. by her will. bcqueathed $4,000 to
the Catholic University of Washington,
for the purpose of completing library.
or any other purpose the trustees may
elect.
She also left $1,000 to each of four
charitable institutions in Boston.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
WAR DEPARTMENT
DEFENDS FUNSTON
State of War Not Acknowl-
edged in Philippines.
No Military Organization or Distinctive
Uniform Among Insurgents-Senator
Patterson's Criticism Unjustifed.

The War Department officials are not
disturbed at the contention of Senator
Patterson that General Funston effected
the capture of Aguinaldo by a plan that
is contrary to the rules of war and inter-
national law.
Military Organization Not Recognized.
BY these officials it is cogently pointed
out that the United States has never
recognized any military organization of
the Filipnos. and Is not aware that the
insurgents possess any distinctive uni
form.
There is nothing in the laws of nations
to have prevented Funston and his men
from wearing the native dress to effect
a military end
Position Taken by Department.
Great care has always been taken by
the War Department not to admit that
the laws of nations relative to war hold
in the case of the Philippine insurrection,
except those which govern the humane
treatment of prisoners.
An internal insurrection is far differ
ent from war between nations. and it is
admitted that in the latter case 1t is not
justifiable for one belligerent to wear the
distinctive uniform of the other.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29

ed the prize. Those who are not fortu-
nate will not have their money refunded.
Last night, in addition to the meeting
of the public order committee the ladies
of Pentalpha Lodge and New Jerusalem
Lodge held largely attended meetings at
fair headquarters. Tonight the commit
tees of Washington Commandery and Co
lumba Chapter will meet at fair head
quarters.
Columbia Lodge. which will this year
celebrate its centennial anniversary. Is
one of the hustlers for the coming ialr.
Its fair committee. under the direction OF
Mr.. J. Claude KEEPER. has already sue
ceeded in capturing 4 number of large
cash contributions as well as numerous
valuable donations.
The ladies' auxiliary holds a meeting
twice each week. A few nights ago a
large progressive euchre party was held
at the Masonic Temple. more than 800
people being in attendance. A special
feature of the booth will be demonstra-
tions in palmistry by two experts, pupils
of the celebrated Cheiro-
The officers OF the ladies' auxiliary are;
Mrs. A. Keiner chairman; Mrs. L. +.
Schmucker, vice chairman; Mrs Waiter
f. Shreve. treasurer; Mrs. j. Claude
KEEPER secretary.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
PAVING STOCK CERTIFICATES.
Question Raised as to Whether Certain
Ones Were Issued in Error.

Mr.. c. F. Wollard, attorney, recently
addressed the District Commissioners
with reference to the redemption of three
paving stock certificates, issued against
lot /, square 80, lot 81. square 80. and
part CT lot !. square 80. He stated Jhat
these certificates are now held by Mr
Allen G. Clark. that they were issued on
January 2l 1871, in the name of Hugh
Cameron. their aggregate face value be-
ing S20l-12.
Mr. Wollard writes that the records in
the Office of the Assessor show that Mr..
Cameron never owned or had any in
terest in the property described, other
than lot /. square 80. He says the rec
ords also show that the first installment
of a special assessment against lot l was
paid. and that there still remain unpaid
the second. third. and fourth INSTALL
ments of the same tax. Mr. Wollard asks
that the matter be referred TO the ac-
counting officers of the District for re-
port. and recommendation thereon.
sir. J. T. Petty. the Auditor. recon-
mends the reference Of the papers to the
City Solicitor for an opinion whether or
not the certificates were issued in error,
and 10 correct the error IL such exists.
The action has been approved by Com
missioners Ross, and the reports have
been forwarded to the board for action.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
GOOD ORDER ASSURED
FOR MASONIC BAZAAR
One Hundred Extra Police
men for Convention Hall.
EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS
Much Business Transacted at Meeting of
Public Comfort and Good Order Com
mittee Last Night-Numerous Reports
Received From Subcommittees.

Nearly one hundred additional police
men will be swe-h in for service at the
Masonic Fair, which is to open at Conven-
the local force will be the members OF the
public comfort and order committee, who
will be backed up by large details from
both the Police and Fire Departments.
This arrangement was completed at a
meeting OF the committee, which was held
last night at Masonic fair headquarters,
presided over by Major Sylvester, the
chief OF the police force of the city.
Mr.. A. Loeb, the secretary to President
chairman of the committe, as well as Mr.
Edward Hesse, the secretary of the COM
mittee, were present with a large attend
ance of the other members of the COM
mittee.
Numerous reports. were received from
the various subcomnittees and approved
by the main body. which aims to provide
for the most perfect order The plans
adopted provide for temporary hospital,
under the care of DR.. Percy Hickling.
where several trained nurses will be in
constant attendance to care for any who
may need their attention. Physicians will
also be at land am complete assort-
ment of medical supplies. A detail Of
firemen. to be designated by Chief Dut-
ton. will be provided with fire extin-
guishers and such lines of hose as may be
necessary for the proper protection of the
buildings. In case of emergency they
will be assisted by the drill corps of
Columbia Commandery which will hold
itself in readiness at all times for any
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
SMOKER AT lROQU0IS CLUB.
Interesting Programme Arranged as Sur
prise to Members.

The Iroquois Club will give another
smoker tonight. Since its organization
the club has given one Of these enjoy
able affairs on the last Saturday night
in each month. and they have rapidly
taken their place in the list of events
that are eagerly looked forward to by
the newspaper men and prominent pubic
officials of Washington
There is always a fine musical and
vocal programme provided. This evening
nromises TO be no exception to the rule.
AS a variation from the usual custom,
Mr.. W. J. Wells. the manager OF the
Iroquois Club, has decided not to make
public the list Of those who will appear
during the evening.
1t is his intention to spring the num-
bers on the guests in the nature Of sur
prises As q special feature Mr. Wells
has secured Haley's full orchestra, which
will play throughout the evening.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
DISEASE AND POVERTY
ROSENFIELD'S LOT
PRESIDENT HAS PAPERS.
Correspondence Regarding General Miles
Proposals Sent to White House.

The correspondence relating to General
Miles recent request to be sent to the
Philippines was sent to the White House
yesterday afternoon by Secretary Root
and will be transmitted to Congress by
the President today or Monday.
The correspondence relates to General
Miles recent action in submitting a plan
for the termination of hostili;ies in the
Philippines. An examination of the rec
ords of the War Department shows that
General Miles made more than one re-
quest of this character. and the corre-
spondence prepared at the War Depart
ment will, it is expected. include each of
General Miles requests and the action
of the Secretary of War in regard to them.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
FORTUNE COMES TO
GEORGETOWN LABORBR
Joseph A. Briggs Heir to
Large Sum of Money.
Money Inherited From Brother Who
Accumulated Fortune IN New Or
leans and Died Intestate.

Joseph A. Briggs. resident of
Georgetown shanty. is heir to small
fortune. Briggs, who is a eolored man
over fifty years old. has been living hum
bly, at 1915 Twenty-seventh Street north
west. fer several years. and has been
working at his trade of general repair
ing The lucky turn in his affairs has not
turned his head, and he proposes to keep
on living for a while in the home that
is as humble as any John Howard Payne
ever thought of before he went to rest On
the hill. near the one on which Briggs
resides.
Briggs wealth is coming to him from
the estate of his brother George Briggs.
who died in New Orleans a few weeks
ago. George had been in New Orleans
Cor many years. and had accumulated
competency. partly by becoming the lega-
tee of Michael Brown, colored, an iron
worker from Richmond, Va. George
owned real estate in Anglers, a suburb
of the Crescent City, and is thought to
have had a large sum of money. There
seems to have been no will, and Joseph
A. Briggs, of this city and Mrs Henriet-
ia Boiler, of Richmond, sister are the
surviving heirs.
Fortune Many Thousands.
A Richmond lawyer has charge of the
case, and he has assured these na--ral
heirs that the property is all theirs. The
exact amount of the estate has not been
announced but it is thought to be in the
neighborhood OF 100000.
Briggs is not in the air castle construc-
tion business. and is abiding in the
shanty which is about five feet below the
level of the street. Briggs has several
children, and for them he has ambitions.
Il expect my children to amount to
something in the world he said. Il was
raised by the DeMocks in Richmond, and
belonged to them. | was given my free
dom. Capt. Marion DeMock is helping
US with this business now. 1 have been
right here in Georgetown a long time.
and have lots OF good white friends. I
have worked a great deal for the John
Sherman estate"
Briggs neighbors do not seem to know
or care much about his coed fortune
The policeman on the beat, in speaking
of Briggs, said:
He is a good citizen, and seems to
have more sense than most of his neigh
bers. His children are in the public
school, and have not had many fights
over their sudden elevation"
Il have nc plans" said Briggs. "ex-
cept to get that money and put it up
safe Asked for his experience of the
sensations of prosperity, he said he had
noGe-''just glad"
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
Good for the Babies.

There Is no better medicine made for babies
than Chsmberlzn's Cough Remedy. Its pleasant
taste and prompt and efectual cures make IL a
favoTiie with the mothers Of small children. II
quickly cures their coughs snd colds. preventing
pneumonia or other serious consequences. Ii mol
only cures Group. but when given as the
Chsnberlain's Cough Remedy contains no opium
or narcotic in any form. and may be given as
confidently 10 a baby as TO IN -duit. IL always
cures FoF sale ~ Henry Exams. Wholesale aud
Retail Druggist. s22-s2i + 81. NV.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
Care of the Funds.

subcommittee has been assigned to
the care of the cashiers room. to pro-
tect the funds and see that the crowd at
the box once is handled with gentleness
and dispatch. Another subcommittee
Will be expected TO enforce the rule pro-
hibiting smoking in any part Of the build
ing except in the rooms that are specially
set aside for that purpose. No intoxi-
Gated persons will be permitted in the
buildings and profanity or disorder of any
kind will not be tolerated.
subcommittee will be specially
charged with preventing the crowds from
intruding on reserved space or encroach
ing on the booths or interfering with the
attendants. Admission TO both buildings
will be only through the main L Street
entrance to Convention Hall. and loiter-
ing on the steps or around the entrance
will not be permitted. Arrangements
have been made for the calling of car
riages, a mcgaphone being used where
necessary All of the arrangements of
Major Sylvester's committee are in a far
advanced stage. The last of the envelopes
to the 5000 Masons in the District. en-
closing in each fve season tickets for the
sons who have not received tickets here II
tofore by messenger will find them in the
mail this morning.
Mr. s NJ. Ryder the chairman of the
committee, stated last night that the re-
turns are coming in rapidly. and that he
is kept busy supplying additional tickets.
The amount OF business transacted is evil
denced by the postage bill which yester-
day alone was Sl2J
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
Bidding for Prizes.

The Police and Fire Department awards
will be made by bidding in a novel man
ner. All of the men will be provided
with books TO secure votes. and the total
fund from each precinct will be sent TO
headquarters as a bid for the library, or
such other prize as the winner may Sc
lect and the highest bidder will he award
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
Position Taken by Department.
To Buy a Mckinley Portrait.

Representative Cummings yesterday in
troduced in the House a bill providing for
the purchase. at cost not to exceed
$40 600, of the portrait of the late Presi
dent Mckinley, executed by Charles Ayres
Nhiople.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
DRY DOCK NEEDED.
Congress to Be Asked for Money for One
in Philippines.

The Secretary of the Navy will ask
Congress for an appropriation of 81 600 900
for the construction OF a mammoth dry
dock to be located at some point in the
Philippines.
The project of sending to the Asiatic
Station the dry dock recently purchased
ty the United States from Spain has been
abandoned. This dock is now at Havana.
but will probably be towed to some point
on the Gulf of Mexico. In case Congress
appropriates the money The new dock will
be located at Cay.te.
The Conservative, 1902-05-29
Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA.

Public Ledger. j. Sterling Morton,
whose death is recorded, was one Of the
great men of the country. AS the au-
thor Of Arbor Day, he stands among
the great benefactors of mankind
Record. To him was largely due the
elevation of the Agricultural Depart
ment from any agency of prosaic pub
lication and perfunctory seed distribu-
tion to plane Of high public useful
ness. He found the department a
nerveless and boneless refuge for influ-
entail incapacity; he left it highly Or
ganized and efficient institution.
Inquirer. He was man of the high
est probity, good citizen and one that
will be sincerely mourned. He taught
farmers how to get the most out of
their soil and has reared lasting monu-
ment to his credit, his intelligence and
his integrity.
Times. To him we owe Arbor Day
and the many millions of trees which
have been planted on the woodless
prairies of the West, and on the de-
nuded areas Of the East, because Of the
observance of this recurring anniver-
sary. He is one of the old guard.
PITTSBURG.
Gazette. He was an uncompromising
champion of the opinions to which he
adhered. IF he made enemies, he won
their respect Ever in the open, they
knew where to find him, and never
found him skulking.
Chronicle Telegraph. He was man
of gentle and loving nature, a politician
in whom there was no guile, and a pub
lie servant who served the people hon
estly and fearlessly.
Independent If he had done nothing
else to distinguish himself, this one
thing which was the starting point for
subsequent forestry work entities him
to consideration 'as one who loved his
fellowman;" he was the Father of Ar
Dor Day.
Dispatch. His record as public man
was such as to win the respect of
friends and opponents alike.
The Conservative, 1902-05-29
ELIZABETHTOWN.

Post Few public men have acquitted
themselves as creditably as Julius Ster-
people will hold his memory in kindly
regard, for he had done his country
service which entitled him to such re-
membrance.