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FOR SALEI42 ARCE FARM QUITE
near Newport News Dweiiins'
timber and orchard on fine road
SCMMERvILLE TRUST CO. Inc
3. -
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FOR SALE OR RHINESTONE.
house. dwelling and ten acres OF
land. Apply A. L. PARKER, Box
ISIS. City.
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Treasury Statement

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Nov. -
The condition Of the treasury NJ the
beginning Of business today was a.
follows.
TsusS fun1s--
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WANTED-TO BUY. SELL OR Elk
change, furniture and stores, c. w.
LEWIS, 25U2 Huntington Ave.
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FOR sALE-COSY COTTAGE ON
car line, only 5000. Very easy
terms. City water. SOSlMER-
WILLIE TRUST CO, Inc. j.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE5CHOICE WEST AVE
nue. dwelling 10 rooms and bath,
5000. w. T. CHAPLIN & CO., 2700
Washington Ave. ..
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
OLD DOMINION LAND co.

New York, October 25th. 1909
The annual meeting OF the stock
holders Of the Old Dominion Land
Company. for the election OF Presi-
dent and a board of directors, con
sisting of said president and Eve
other directors, and for the
transaction OF such other busi-
ness as may properly come before the
meeting. viii be held at the Office OF
the Company. Hotel Warwick. New
port News, Virginia, on Tuesday.
November 18th. 1893. at IL o'clock
noon. CHAS BABBTDGE.
I'd. Secretary.
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FOR SALE-EIGHT ROOM RESI-
dence. modern improvements
Situate corner Hampton and hoa-
noke avenues. Would consider
smaller property OF unimproyed
lots as part payment. For price
etc, address d. r. McNEll1l.. care
VI. & NJ. T. Co, Baltimore, Nd
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PIANOS FOR SALE OR RENT
Tuning and repairing. FERGUS.
SON MUSIC co. 227 Thirty-hrs'
ST. Citz. phone No. 60 s-1s-o-
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VIRGINIA: IN TIE CORPORATION
COURT FOR THE CITY OF NEW
PORT NEWS, THE 18th. DAY OF
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
OBITUARY NOTES.

JULIUS SCHWARTZ. prominent in He
brew societies on Staten Island. died sud
denly yesterday morning at his home, In
Port Richmond Before consolidation Mr.
Schwartz was a member OF the Silver Lake
Park Commission. He was ffty-fve years
old, and leaves a wife.
EDWARD wILLETS. a lifelong resident
of Long Island. died at his home. Bright
home Farm, WestbuTy, Long Island. yes
teIday morning. He was sixty years old.
He was a lineaI descendant Of Thomas
WiHets the first Mayor OF New York. and
a grandson OF Samuel WIllets. the Quaker
pEianthropist. lie leaves a wife, daugh-
ter. Mrs. John Gerow butcher. and son.
Samuel Willets. who was formerly master
Of hounds Of the Meadow Brook Hunt Club.
FLEMING DCBIGNON, one of the most
prominent lawyers in Georgia. died in At
lanta yesterday. He was az one time
president OF the state Senate
COLONEL D. ]. y. A JEWETT. a veteran
OF the Crimean and Civil wars a duelIist
in Europe and an Indian fighter died
in Captain. y. NJ. yesterday. He was
native Of Boston and was Captains oldest
citizen
THOMAS DIMMOCk. seventy mine years
old. veteran journalist and critic died
from old age al 81. Louis yesterday His
last regular editorial connection Was with
The Missouri Republicans" now The 81.
Louis Republic"
DR. d. H BECKWITH. eighty-fve years
old. one Of the best known homeopathic
physicians in Ohio, died in Cleveland yes
teray. He was dean of the Ohio HOmoeo-
pathic Society. a member Of the. Amer
ican Institute Of Homeopathy and for
fifty years was a professor in the Cleve-
land HOmeGpath Medical College.
DANIEL J. O'REILLY. son OF ex-Con-
gresham OReilly. of Brooklyn, died from
pneumonia yesterday at his home No. IS
Fourth Place. Brooklyn. He was a clerk
IN the Department Of Parks. and unmar-
Tied. His parents survive him
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
LIBRARY SALE BRINGS sS,1sS.
Set of Thackeray in Throckmorton Col
lection Sold for S884

The private library Of h Russell Throck-
morton. comprising ls3 lots. and including
many costume and art books standard
sets and a remarkable collection of single
volumes. especially bound by Zaehnsdorf.
Riviere Chivers. WOman's Guild and
Kaufman. was dispersed last night by
James z. SilO at the Fifth Avenue Art
Galleries No. 546 Fifth avenue. The total
of the sale was sS.1SS. of which the high
sll0. for a copy of Rousseau as described
by himself and others. with an autograph
letter of VOltaire. occupying three quartO
pages II was bought by Arthur +. Eagan
John u. CrimmiDs purchased for sIS3
Masperos history Of Egypt Chaldea
Syria. Pabylonia and Assyria. in twelve
volumes. printed on Japanese velIum He
also obtained for $3.50 the TamerIane edi-
tion Of Poe's works in ten volumes His
largest purchase. however. was a set OF
Thackerays complete works. an fifty-two
volumes. which originally cost 5000. The
set was knocked down 10 Mr. Crimmins
after some spirited bidding for 1884
Gabriel Weis paid SASS for George Mere
dith's works. in thirty-twO volumes-a
limited edition. For sl3s F. J. Heinz OBJ
tanned what is said TO be the best old
edition OF DR.. Johnson's works. and a
scarce edition Of HOgarths plates went to
J. S. Ulman for t52 so. He also paid the
same price for Notable Americans" edit
ed by ROssiter Johnson.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
"nApAmA BUTTERFLY"

TIE frst representation this season OF
Puccinfs ''MadamA Butterfly took place
az the Metropolitan Opera House last
night. In It's essentials 4 was like the
best of last seasons performances. and
I'm these essentials there was every rea-
son for gratitude 20 Signor Toscaniui
much the composer owes 70 these Two
artists for bringing out the charm Of
music and sending II through the
senses of the audience Ike the odor OF
sweet flowers We shall not undertake 10
say. Both achievements tempt 10 eNtrava-
ganoe of praise. and extreme laudation is
ss Wearfsone and frequently as unconvfnc-
ing as persistent dis3raise But Il Is a re-
freshmeut when su-h perfect singing as
Miss Destinus is put al the service Of eX-
quisite pathos. and a delight when the
exotic melodies. harmOuies and Instrumental
tints of Puccinfs score are made so
under The affecti0nate care og Signor Tos-
Canini Even the sGuane-toed rhythms OF
japanese music assume insinustiny con-
t0urs when he draws them out OF the in-
strGments. Those who contributed 10 the
admiral performance IN manner which
challenged praise only a degree lower than
tnat which has been bestowed on the repre-
sentative 81 the titular role and the con
cuctOr were Miss Rita Foruia tSuzuki) Mr.
Martin fPiukertOuj and Signor Amat0
(sharpleEs). A. for the others. they did
not disturb the general excellence for which
the performance Was notable. This was the
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
DEAN CUSHING OUT
No Uarning of His Retire
ment from Columbia.

Harry AIonzo Cushing. acting dean on tne
Columbia University Law school. suddenly
resigned on wednesday. without stating IN
his letter 70 President Butler the reasons
for his action After vainly trying 20 reach
Professor Cushing. Dr. Butter caused to
be posted on the official bulletin board in
the law coatroom az Columbia Yesterday
noon the announcement that Dean Cushing
had resigned.
Dean Cushing mad not attended his
classes for more than a week. He even
neglected 20 post on the bulletin board an
nOunceuents that .Ie would not meet his
classes The first lntimation that the stu
dents had OF the deans retirement came
yesterday noon when they read Dr. But
Ter $ announcement. Professor George W.
Kirchwey. who until last June was dean
OF the law school. was appointed. 80 the
nOtIce read, TO take Professor Cusnins's
place.
Following the posting Of The notice IL was
rum0red that Professor Gushing had dis
appeared from the city and that search
was being made for him by his friends
This was found To be untrue. for DIT.
Cushing has been a constant caller at his
law Office. No g Cedar street. since the
beginning 0f the week.
OF late IL has been noticed by students IN
Professor cushing classes that ne acted IN
a nervous manner and spoke grufiiy. IL was
said that more than one occasion he
has aEOlOgized to "A class for his demeanOr.
Professor Cushing had taught courses in
criminal law. agency and contracts for four
years.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
r. W. GILDERs FUNERAL.
Services at Church Of the Ascension
and Burial at Bordentown. N j

Richard Watson Glider. editor OF the
Century Magazine" who died on Thurs
day, will be buried near his birthplace. at
BordentOwn. n. J.. to-day. The services
will be held at II o'clock this morning in
the Church OF the Ascension, at Fifth
avenue and 10th street The Rev Percy
Stickney Grant will Oficiate
The honorary pallbearers will be DR.
John II. Finley. Thomas A. Janvier. Dr
S. Weir Mitchell. Charles Goodrich Whit
ing. DR. Nelson p. Hulst Edward V Ians-
dale, Talcott Williams. Jacob A Rfs and
William Dean HOwells. The Rev 81. Clair
Hathaway. rector of the Episcopal church
at BOrdentOwn. will Officiate at the ser
vices at the grave. The body will be taken
70 BordentOwn in a special car. leaving
West 23d street. on the Pennsylvania Rail
road at 1856 p. m.
Hundreds OF telegraph messages Of con-
dolence were received yesterday by mem
bers Of Mr. Gilder's family. Among them
were messages from Ambassador James
Bryce. Andrew Carnegie. W. Bayard cut
ting. George Russell Peabody Mrs. Burton
Harrison. Samuel L. Clemens and Richard
Harding Davis
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Official Record and For-cast.-washinzton
Nov ia succession OF low areas over the
north portion Of the country has resulted IN IN
settled weather with rains and SHOWS over those
districts. while over the south portion clear
weather and generally high pressure prevails
There were killing frosts Friday snorninE through
out the south, except Texas but during the dav
there has been general rise IN Temperature
that extended over the entire country. except the
extreme Northwest border
There will be snow rain SATURDAY. unite can
orally west % the Rocky Mountains extar6tng
Saturday night and Sunday into the middle a1S
north plains states. and possibly the Missouri
and upper Mississippi valleys There vSiII 49,.
Be local rains or SHOWS saturday from the axe
region eastward ~
Pressure Is again rising over the Cana5,a,
Northwest and falling temperature NAV rbers
fore be expected, following the precfufraffor -
East and south generally. and colder S.,,,rS Sie
night In the upper lake region
Storm warnings displayed on tha p,otS,
Coast from Point LObOs northward
The winds along the New ENGLAND AMI rnf+,tt.
2 ttantic coasts Will be moderate southWes--
south Atlantic coast. moderate and mostly sor,tb
west except east on the Flortda coast easr C;,,ir
coast moderate east u southeast. uest C,uIs
coast moderate southeast. .he lower Ltses
brisk stsIth west saturday. diminishing al ntsht
upper lakes. moderate % brisk end mostly s0uth-
west
steamers departing SATURDAY for E,,iror.a,.
ports will have Moderate southwest winds nsrtf,-
cloudy and unsettled weather to the Grand
Banks.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
CLEWS SPEAKS OUT
Banker PiOusiy Opposed to
UOmdns Sufrape

The ANTS said their uninterruuted say
about woman suffrage .ast night in the
Metropolitan Temple. where the suffragists
carried OF the greater share OF the ap-
plause In a debate two weeks ago. Henry
Clews was the champion Of woman's mod
esty. lie spoke with ;he sanction OF the
members and lady president-the "antis'
are proud OF that title. tnd apply it scru-
pulousiy and with emphasis-of ;he Ma
tional League for the Civic Education OF
Women, and OF the Rev. Dr. J. Wesley
Hin. referred 10 as 'the logical successor
OF Henry Ward Beecher IN great pulpit
work" who is pastor of the Metropolitan
Temple.
The speaker went az once 10 the capital
argument OF the "anus"-that woman
would forfeit her natural and recognized
superiority 10 man II she tried to vote.
Heated arguments and denunciation are
inseparable from politics" he said. We
can easily picture a refined woman. dressed
IN the height OF fashion. saying something
al a public meeting 10 which some coarse
and Ignorant woman or woman OF III re-
pute listening TO her. might make objec-
ton in the most insulting language II she
made a spirited reply p such a woman the
other would, perhaps, not hesitate 20 strike
her and make shipwreck OF her costume.
with TIE possible result that she would go
home with a black eye, a damaged nose.
torn garments and dishevelled hair. and
even her hat net on straight terrible
ching for woman. as every woman knows.
Politics makes strange bedfenOws. In poll
tics all are equal, good bad OF Indifferent.
Vow" said Mr. Clews. sixty per cent
Of ali the students IN all our colleges open
10 them are women. In seven OF the thir-
teen Western universities the women out
number the men. stanford University, 10
protect the men from entire exclusion. has
just decided 10 limit 20 five hundred the
number of women who may be admitted
each year" Mr.. Clews concluded his ad-
dress with the prayer: God forbid that
any such calamity a. womans enfranchise-
ment should ever befall our nauon,'
Amen was the audible response from
The floor Of the house
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
JEROME QUITS RUTGERS ST.
District Attorney Moves, but Clings TO
East Side Margin.

District Attorney Jerome. who for nearly
eight years has lived in Rutgers street. has
moved 20 hotel In the. vicinity OF Union
Square He wants 20 be near Tammanv
Hail." said some one who heard OF the
change yesterday.
The District Attorney. with half a dozen
Of his assistants. went TO live on the East
Side about seven years ago. Mr. Jerome
thought he could DO more for the people
by becoming one OF them One by one
his assistants abandoned the experiment.
but Mr.. Jerome stuck II out until after
the last election. Mr.. Jerome's new sd-
dress is the WestmOreland. No. 100 East
I-th street
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
THE REV. DR.. JOHN q. TAss.

Baltimore. Nov 1s.-The Rev. DR.. John
h. Tabb known in this country and Eu-
rope as a poet OF high merit died tonight
at St. CharIes's College. Ellicott city. from
a nervous disorder from which he had suf-
fered for a long time.
John Bannister Tabb was born IN Vt.-
ginia in 1876 and served in the Confederate
navy during the Civil War soon after
entering the Roman Catholic priesthood IN
1884 Father Tabb was appointed professor
OF English grammar in St Charles's Coi-
lege and held that place continuously
until within a short time Of his death HIS
poetry has been highly praised in England
Some months ago ne became totally blind
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
M'CARREN'S MOTHER Low.
Neighbors Say She Is Failing Through
Grief at Son S Death.

II Is the firm belief Of neighbOrs OF Mrs
Mary McCarren, the invalid mother OF the
late Patrick II. McCarren. that she is slow
ly succumbing to grief over the death az
her son at her home. No. 81 Berry street.
Williamsburg She is eighty-seven years
old.
DR. Peter Hughes. who operated on Sen
ator McCarren, is the family physician. but
during his absence from the city Dr Will
lam J. OBrien. Of No. 80 Berry street. has
been called IN 70 treat the aged woman.
When asked yesterday concerning her con-
dution he said that she had been indis-
posed, but that was due to her extreme age
and inf1rmities. He expressed the opinion
that there was no cause for alarm
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
WHAT is GOING ON TO-DAY.

Free admission 20 the Metropolitan Museum Of
Art the American Museum Of Natural His
tory and the Geological Garden
Professor Charles Zueblin. on The Overworked
Political Plstitudes. under the auspices Of
the League for Political Education Hudson
Fall meeting and luncheon OF the Mount HolyOks
Alumnfe Association of New York City.
Hotel Gotham; business meeting. IL a. m.
and luncheon. ! p. m
Luncheon OF the Peace Society Of New York.
Hotel Manhattan. / ,. m
Meeting OF the New York WELLESLEY club at
W0rnen's University Club. No. II Madison
Square North, afternoon.
Annual meeting OF the CommUters' Club Of Long
Island. Machinery Club. No 90 Church
street ?. m
Annual fate OF the Eeole Maternelle Frsncaise.
Waldorf-Astoria, 2 , m
Meeting Of the New Workers. Hotel Astor. 2
p
Dedication Of the ne. building OF the Hun
sarian Relief Society. Pearl and Moore
streets 2.SO p m
Reception Of IN. Home for the Friendless No.
es6 WoOdycrest avenue. The Bronx. p m
Annual dinner OF the Empire State Society. sons
OF the American Revolution. Waldorf
Astoria, $50 , m
Annual dinner Of the Thomas Hunter Associa-
tion Hotel Astor. evening
Presentation OF a media TO Mrs ssint-Gagdens.
awarded 70 the sculpture % Augustus Saint
Gaudens Fine Arts Society. No 2l5 West
57th street. evening.
Dinner Of the oricers OF the Tlst Regiment
Hotel Astor. 80 , m
Entertainment and reception OF the National
Federation of PostOrace Clerks New York
Union. Palm Garden East 5sth street. 5
p.
Free lectures OF the Board OF Education : o. m.
Public School J. Henry and Catharine
streets ''Benja jamin Franklin" Edwin Farley .
Public School lG5 iOsth street and Amster-
dam avenue. 'LabOr's Part in Industry %
Professor James Walter crook Public
school IS4 llGtn street and Ftfth avenue
The Real Chinam1n.' EiWood O. TeW ks-
bury. Museum Of Natural History. TIth
street and Central PARK West. Nitrogen
and Its oxides. Dr William l. EstabroOkr
Cooper Institute Third avenue and sth
street. Electro Magnetism" ." Professor John
Mckay. Public Library. No III East
5sth street Races and Nations Known TO
the Ancient Egyptians" ur. " Max
Muller Public Library. No SOS West 145th
street. Authors. Dr Willis r. Johnson.
81 BarthoOmeN's Hall. No eos East ga
street. sulphur and Its Compounds" DT.
Arthur c. Neish-
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20

les Institute. New York City: Mrs. Mary
Wooiman. director OF Manhattan Trade
School for Girls. New York City: Daniel
Upton. Technical High School, Buffalo;
Rush Rhees. president University OF Ro-
chester: John E. Sweet. manufacturer.
Syracuse; John S. Whslen. formerly Sec
retary Of State; II. l. Hum. educational
director of the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION. Troy; Edward J. Goodman. prin-
cipal OF Packer Institute Brooklyn Miss
Anna c. Hedges. director of the Hebrew
Technical School for Girls. New York City,
and s. W. Fear. of Gloversville.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATORS MEET
State Branch Of National Society
Elects Officers.

Rochester. Nov lS.-Various phases OF
industrial education were discussed BY we'll
known men and women OF this and other
cities at a conference here to-day OF the
New York State branch Of the National
Society for the Promotion Of Industrial
Education, and this morning the delegates
visited Rochester schools where technical
education is given
Officers and several members OF the ad-
visory board were elected. The officers are
President. Professor George NJ Forbes. Of
Rochester: vice president Herman Metz.
Controller OF New York city: secretary
treasurer. Arthur l. Williston. Of Pratt In
stitute. Brooklyn. The members OF the ad-
yisory board are: Louis Rouilion. Aeehan-
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
ESWARO =. KELLY.

Edward Z Kelly Superintendent OF Pub
lie Buildings OF the Borough OF Queens and
former president OF the New York state
Volunteer Firemen's Association. died az his
home In Lamont avenue. Newtown. yester-
day. aged forty-seven years. Mr.. Kelly was
one Of the best known truckmen in Manhat-
tan. In addition 70 his connection with the
Volunteer Firemen's Association he was also
a member Of the Knights OF Columbus and
the FOresters lie leaves a wife and two
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
MUSICIANS DAY CELEBRATED.
Leading Artists Of Year Return TO
Wanamaker Auditorium

Once a year the Wanamaker musical
organization brings together all the lead
ing artists who have performed during the
yesr in the auditorium. Such a concert
took place there yesterday afternoon. The
programme included the Gait-Hockey Outn-
tet' In selections from Samson and Deli
lah, by Saint-Saens, the Vienna Quartet
In strauss's Danube" waltz; DR. Durrt.
singing the Evening Star song from
''Tannhauser'' Miss Marquisse. In the
Prize Song from Die Meistersinger." and
Mr.. Van YORK. playing with the Angelus
the frst movement Of the Grieg piano con-
oorto In A minor, 20 which the orchestral
accompaniment was played on the organ
by Arthur Depew.
The soloists included six sopranos, three
contraltos. five tenors. four barytones. a
basso. four viOlinists. 'ceilist, two string
quartets and q string quintet
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
NEW THEATRE ADDITIONS.

Matheson Lang. the London actor, and
Oswald York miss Annie Russelrs hus-
bandD We're engaged yesterday by The New
Theatre as members Of its repertory com
pany. Mr Lang made his first professional
appearance at WolverhamptOn with Louis
Calverts repertory company, and has
since supported Sir Henry Irving Ellen
Terry and other players or the four new
members Of the company only one has re-
ceived e part In the forthcoming produc-
tions. This is Guy Bates Post, who will ap-
near as Philip Morrow in The Niger,
due for presentation on December =
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
ORTHODOX JUDAISM GOING.
Brooklyn Rabbi Says Reform Is Taking
Its Place.

The prediction that orthodox Judaism
was doomed was made last night by the
Rev. Alexander Lyons, rabbi OF the Temple
Beth EhoIim, at Eighth avenue and Gar
field Place. Brooklyn. in address which
included a prophecy that Reformed Juda-
ism would be the religion OF the world
He said that the Jews ceased 10 be a
nation at the fall Of Jerusalem. and were
now merely a religious brotherhood The
followers Of Reformed Judaism did not
expect the coming OF a Messiah or the re-
establishment OF the nation in Palestine
with Jerusalem as the capital, he said.
They expected the establishment of a
Messia hnic era-the growing tolerance OF
man to man and the realization Of ideals
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
YALE TO RECEIVE CHINESE.
Glad 20 Cooperate with State Depart
ment-Instructor in Mandarin.

Washington. Nov. 1s.-The secretary Of
the Yale Corporation has advised the State
Department that the university will be
glad TO cooperate with the Department OF
State in receiving Chinese government stu
dents supported from the income OF the
Chinese indemnity fund.
1t is also announced that a Chinese we'll
qualified for the post had been appointed
instructor in Mandarin to enable such stu
dents 10 continue their studies in the Chi
nese language and literature while at the
university, so that they may be al no dis
advantage on their return 10 their own
country.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20
TO CELEBRATE EVACUATION DAY

For the hrst time IN many years. the Old
Guard battalion VIII parade on Evacuation
Day, November a. In full winter uniform
ana with guns. Captains George W. HO-
mans and George l.. Winn have been de-
tailed by Major = Ellis Briggs To raise tho
American nag the Battery. and a detail
from the "a Battery. y. q. y. Y. viii FIRE
the salute 10 the flag. The battalion viii
assemble Al its headquarters. No. - West
5lst street. ar n M. After the ceremonies
The command Viii take luncheon at
Erauncess Tavern.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-20

Colonel Ripple enlisted in 1s62 and served
through the Antietam and Gettysburg cam
paigns In 1854 he was captured in an at
tack on Fort Johnson, in Charleston Har-
bor. and was sent 20 AndersonviIle- Three
months later he was transferred 10 the
stockades at Florence, :. c., from which
he escaped after being confined there for
hye months. He was recaptured but was
parCled later
In 1877 Colonel Ripple was captain OF the
posse cOmitatus" which was organized
FOR the protection Of scranton during the
labor troubles. lie was Republican in
politics and had served as Mayor and Presi-
nnrfiaI elertoT