- pel MV1 WM?, THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1901. A Quarter Century of Success V." OFFICERS. John F. Dryden, President. LESLIE D. WARD, Vice-l'rcsldcnt. FORHEST V. DRYDHN, Secretary. T. C. B. lILANCIIAnD, Superintendent of Heal Kstatc. WILDUK S. JOHNSON, Cashier. EDWARD II. IIAMILL. . ROBERT L. BURRAGE, ) Medical Directors. FIEDL,RIC A. I10YLE. Assistant Cashier. VALENTINE HIKER, , LESLIE P. WARD, W. P. Supervisors. t COUNCILS TO TAKE HOLD WILL CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO RIPPER BILL. The Democratic Members Believe That the Legislative Committee Has No Right to Have Its Amend ments Introduced in the Legisla ture Until They Are Approved by Councils Special Meetings to Be Called for Monday Night Mr. Chittenden I" Greatly Disgusted. Theie nic more complications to the local end of the nt'cnnd class city IckW hitlon pioblotn about due. A number of the members of both branches of councils huvr- decided that the amend ments to the "ripper" bill prepared by tby rounrllmnnlc committee should bo niiproved by councils before belnu; pre sented to the legislature nnd with this end In view Kpeclul meetings of both branches are being planned for ne.v: Monday nlidit. President Calplu, of the common council, mnli-d yesterday to a Tribune man that flvo members of that branch had signed a call for a meeting on Monday night and that he would Is sue the call for the meeting1 today. Ho further stated that a movement was on foot to have a special meet ing of the select council called for that night also. "I don't believe," said Mr. Cnlpln, "that this legislative committee hns any right or power to go ahead and prepare, these amendments without te portlng them back to councils before they are Introduced In the legislature. I don't think that the resolution pro viding for their appointment gave them any such power or implied any such power. "Senator Vaughan, who left this morning for Ilarrlsburg, has given mo to understand that he will not fel himself bound to support the commit tee's amendments unless they receive the approval of councils, and for that reason I deem It absolutely necessary to have them considered by councils." CHITTENDEN DISGUSTED. Chairman Chittenden, of the councll manlc committee, appeared to be very much disgusted when told of the Idea. "Well, well," said he, "now we're In for It. Talk about your united senti ment and your harmony, and all that sort of thing. There will be a lot of it at those meetings, If they are called, and I hopo they will not be. If they are, I am afraid that we might Just as well give the whole thing up. "It was hard enough, goodness knows, to get the six members of the committee agreed on certain amend ments, without trying to get forty-two good men and true agreed upon any thing. Tho resolution directing tha appointment of this committee gave It the Implied power to act, but I sup pose If they Insist upon having us report back tho amendments, that we'll havo to. It wag delegated power nnd can, 1 suppose, be recalled. "The Democrats, who are engineer ing this movement, havo no reason to Complain. T-hey had an equal repre f EDGAR n. WARD, 2d V. Prei. A. Counsel. HORACE ALLINQ, Treasurer. jacoh n. ward, Counsel, F. C. HLANCHAUD, Supervisor Loan Department. JOHN K. GORE, Actuiry. EDWARD GRAY, Assistant Secretary. F. H. JOHNSTON, Assistant Actuary. WATSON, Assistant Medical Director. THE sentation on tho committee, which was strictly bi-partisan, there being three Democrats a'nd three Republicans on It. They had Mr. Roche, who Is one of the best and ablest students of municipal nffahs In tho city, on the committee, and, us I said before, havo no reason to kick. "The hearing on the "ripper" bill Is to bo next Wednesday, nnd we've, got to agree on something before then. You can say that tho members of tho committee will light for their amend ments to a finish, If they are brought up In councils. I hopo they won't be, because I think It would be detrimen tal to the best Interests of this city to have any changes made, such as 1 believe an attempt will be made to have ctfected, If they come up In coun cils. THEY WANT MOItE POWER. "I have no doubt that they will try to have amendments adopted giving councils the power of electing certain nftlrlals, as under tho present second clas. city law. The sentiment of tha repicsentatlve people of this city Is ncnlnst this plan and In favor of cen tering tho power of appointment In tho mayor, and! that sentiment should and mudt prevail. "Just ponder over the complication') If councils decide upon amendments directly opposite to those decided upon by the members of the committee. What can we reasonably expect from the legislature If we have two crowds, one pulling directly against tho other? Nothing nt all." P.efore the announcement of the pro posed calling of these special meetings, tho members of the commltteo had vir tually agreed to go down to Harris burg In a body on Wednesday next to appear before the senate committee on municipalities. Mr. Chittenden, who was opposed to the Idea at first, was won over yesterday morning by City Solicitor A'osburg nnd one or two of tho other members who favor tho plan. Mr. Vosburg's contention Is that Scranton should be as well represented at the hearing ns either Pittsburg or Allegheny, and that It would not ba adviRablo to send just himself down. Ho behoves that If thero was not a decent-sized delegation representing this city, that the members of tho committee might be led to believe that Scranton didn't have much Interest In tho bill. KINGSTON. Special to tlit' Scrantcn Tribune. Kingston, Feb. 1. The week of prayer for college students has bein observed during tho past week among tho Seminary students. Rev. Voso, pastor of tho Baptist church at Owego, N. Y., preached in Nelson Memorial hall Wednesday morning. Rev. D. MacDonuld, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Wind sor, N. Y Is visiting F. G. Simpson, of Seminary, today. Tho ladles of the Methodist Episco pal church are preparing for a rum mago sale in the near future. Rev. II. S. Seckersou will preach, In the Methodist Episcopal church Sun day morning and evening. The pas tor, Rev. L. C. Murdoch Is confined to his, bed with tho grip. E. R. Morgan, who a few weeks ago suffered a paralytic stroke, Is Im proving, Pedro Glllott, professor of Lntln and Greek In the Seminary, and who has UNPARALLELED IN THE INSURANCE IN FORCE, end of 1900, over -' INSURANCE WRITTEN AND PLACED, during 1900, over PAID POLICY-HOLDERS, in 25, years, over ASSETS, end of 1 900, over - - - INCOME, during 1900, over - - -PAID POLICY-HOLDERS, during 1900, over SURPLUS, end of 1900, over POLICIES IN FORCE, end cf 1900, over ONLY AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE The Best in Life Insurance,, Absolute Protection, Profitable Investment, The Most Liberal Conditions ARE OFFERED BY THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA. Home Office, Newark, N. J. WRITE FOR INFORMATION. FRANK C. PIERSON, General Agent, 812 Connoll building, Scranton, Pa. H. J. SCHUBERT, Sup't, raoms 405-0 Mears building, Washington ave nue and Spruce street, Scranton, Fa. GEORGE O. GRISWOLD, Ass't Sup't., rooms 1-2 Leader building, Main street, Carbondale, Pa. J. O'MALLEY, Aso't Supt., rooms 1.-2 Leader building, Main street, Car bondale, Pa. been sojourning In Cuba for several weeks, Is expected to return In a few days and resume his work. Spulre Boone Is dangerously 111 with pneumonia. The Stroh estate was bought yester day nt public sale by Calvin Dymond, for Jt.lOU. The Platonlans, of the Seminary, glvo a public debate In Nelson hall tonight. PROF. COLES FOR FEBRUARY. From Storms and SIgrs. We wish to return thanks for the many complimentary notices we have received from the press relative to our January predictions fulfilled. Old Red Warrior Mars certainly did make things lively fo this mundane sphere; and, he will continue to annoy nnd af flict us .during the current month; also during the month of March; and we shall be fortunate Indeed If we escape a national calamity. Earth will pass directly between Mars and the Sun on tho 21st Inst., and will cause an eclipse on Mars but don't tell Tesla. Ah Mars Is passing through Sign Virgo, which rules Turkey In Asia and Europe, Switzerland and tho West Indies, we may look for great aflllctlon In these countries. Mars can be seen in tho eastern horizon at bed-time shining out llko a bright red light, shining with a steady light which distinguishes It from the fixed stars. Mars In Virgo makes men very hasty Inltable, often deceitful and revengeful; quite original In nature, and full of bold and sclen tillo enterprises; and causes many dis eases of the stomach nnd the bowels. THE STORMS AND SIGNS. Ureat sunspots have been forming over the face of the Sun during the past three months, causing the sun's rays to shine with doubled force In many sections of tho country, result ing In summer-like weather; while other sections were In the throes of blizzards and hurricanes for the want of thesu stray rays. We have reasons to believe that there will bo two or three breaks In these sun spots during the current month, and will cause de structive storms. The first break we believe will occur some time between the 3d and 12th; and the second be tween the 15th and 25th. These sun spots will cause phenomenal weather both In America and In tho Old Coun try. If these breaks do not appear, and tho sun spots still continue to Increase In size, they "will cause a widespread and destructive storm to sweep over land nnd sea, a storm that will do un told damage and cause tho loss of many lives. Let sailors take warning. Tho southern states will be In danger of a blizzard. COMING EVENTS. Another large comet Is headed for earth, and will be sighted by the big telescopes sometime during the current month, or In the month of March. Watch out for brilliant northern lights, as the sunruys, on account of the sun spots, will be doubled In that direction. Small-pox, skin diseases and stomach troubles will Increaso during tho cur rent month nnd cause much alarm. A new disease will appear In muny sec tions; a cross between the chicken-pox and tho small-pox; a combination of tho Mars-Saturn sort of affliction. Ac cidents, conflagrations, mine caves, massacres and crimes of the darkest hues will continue to go on under the reign of the old redwarrlor,' Mars. But COMPANY AWARDED A GOLD MEDAL Branch the world is continually growing bet ter, for the human family nre more In clined to argue and arbitrate than fight like the ancients did when Mars Influenced them to shed blood. Yet we find many on the lower plane, In this generation, who are always ready to use physical force when Mars demands them to do so! The combined force of capital will make some exciting times In tho business world. American for prosperity, as 18 out of tho 28 days of February, 1901, will be High Flood days for her. VALUABLE INFORMATION. The best days to perform surgical operations during the current month will be the 20th, 23d and 2Sth; and tho next best days will be the 1st. Oth. 10th, 11th, 15th, 16th and 19th. If physicians nnd surgeons would familiarize them selves with this subject they would save many lives and much needless suffering. Never perform a surgical operation when the moon Is passing through the sign In which the subject was born. Wednesday, the 20th. will be a good strong day for all those born in Sign Pisces; the best day of the whole month to begin any new under taking. The best days to kill pork, beef, etc., will be the 20th, 21st and 22d, 23r, 25th nnd 2Sth; nnd the next best days will be the 1st, 2d and 11th. Do not kill at any time between the 2d and 9th, as the flesh of nil animal kind will bo undergoing a change at that time, and will not be In proper condi tion to be eaten by man. For when to trlnr grape vines, trees, and all such valuable Information send ten cents to Prof. C. Coles, Kingston, Pa., and get a copy of his Htorms and Signs. Prof. C. Coles, Editor. Kingston, I'a U. S. A., Jan. 15, 1801. THOMPSON. Special to the Scranton Tribune. Thompson, Feb. 1. The 4-year-old child of Dr. Forest Empet, of tho town ship, died Wednesday of scarlet fever. Mrs. James Payne, tho wife of Rev. James Payne, of the F. M. church, Dover, N. J., died there and was brought to Ararat, her natlvo place, for burial yesterday. She was a sis ter of Silas Sartell, of Ararat. Rev. Leonard Cole Is able to sit up again after a week or more of serious prostration. Russell Volghter, who, has been so strangely handled for several months past, has not been able to leave his bed for several days. Mr. Bliss, who has been In the mer cantile business hero for tho past year, Is having a clearing sale, preparatory to quitting Thompson. Rumor has It that he Is going to Hallstead. Ho has won friends hero by his gentlemanly wny of doing business. C. M. Lewis and wife nnd her sls ter.Mrs. Partridge, from White's valley, are spending the week In Blnghamton. Charles Leach has moved Into A. O. Salisbury's house. The camp lire at Jackson tonight will draw quite u few from Thompson. A largo delegation from this end of tho county has been at Montrose all tho week attending court. It Is well fo erring humanity In tht country that there Is a hlghor- court than tho average country cross roads affords. Rev. A. D. David has been confined to the house for ft couple of days w It'll grip, but Is Improving at this writing. HISTORY OF LIFE INSURANCE. 604 MILLIONS 249 MILLIONS 49 MILLIONS 40 MILLIONS 24 MILLIONS 7 MILLIONS 6 MILLIONS - 4 MILLIONS AT PARIS INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION, 1900. Offices in Scranton, Pa., ooooooooooooooooo THEATRICAL. ooooooooooooooooo ATTRACTIONS TODAY. LYCnUM.-Itobcrt ManUll In "A Tree Lance." Matlnte ami night. ACADLMY OK J1UMC'. Jack Hoefller com pany. Matinee and night. "A Free Lance." There is no character, probably, that appeal 04 forcibly to thcater-gous of every claw an that of the hero who ii really a, hero, tho gallant Knight of the old romantic days, handsome, val orous and daring, ever ready for u Joust and wishing an danger for the sake of his lady low This Is a character that fiuickens. the pulse of even the most Mars; and calls forth the aspiration of tho gentler sex. All tho world looks up to tliU sort of man, the finest type that history re veals. In the portuyal of such characters Robert D. Mantell stands foremost and alone. He has won his position by a succession of splendid per formances in which great dramatic ability have been combined with a fine physique and a mag netic personality. It Is tho opinion of Mr. Mantell and hU man ager, M. W. Hanlcy, that "A Free Lance," the new play that he la presenting this season, gives him the bent rolo lie lias yet had. lhe play deals with Germany in medieval times and is both original and strong In story. It it mounted lavishly, tho scenery and costumes being of re markable magnificence. At the Lyceum thin af ternoon and night. "All on Account of Eliza." All those who saw "All On Account of 1:IIm," when Louis Mann and Clara Lipnun presented it In this city recently, together with many who failed to witness It, will be pleased to hear that tho attraction makes a return visit to the Ljecum theater on Monday, Feb, 4. "The Bower Behind tho Throne." Miss Mildred Holland, well known to Kcranton thcatcr-gocrs, will appear at the Lyceum Tuesday night, in her new romantlo drama, "The Power llchlnd the Throne." Special features of this production arc tho magnificent scenery utnl beautiful costumes worn by the company. One of the costumes worn by Mlks Holland Is of white ivory satin, Empire style, with court train. The trimmings for the gown aie silver spangles in cut and Hat effect and brilliants In solitaire and marquise patterns. The train is trimmed with a spangled festoon effect, each point being finished with a roue, graduated In size from waist down, the general elfcct being strikingly beautiful. The principal members ot tho cast besides Miss Mildred Holland. are: Lil lian Norrls, Francis Ilrooke, Rita O'Neal.Frederlc Ormonde, Victor do SilKe, Frank Drew, b. A. Rose, L. D. Wharton, Leonard Walker, Florence Renner and many others. PLAYS AND PLAYERS. Sarah Bernhardt must have read that she Is the greatest actress in the world enough times to make her blase regarding the receptions at corded to licr by lier audience. Nevertheless out of town correspondents send me word that in every city In which she has appeared upon her present tour she lias acknowledged plaudits after the acts of "L'Alglon" gracefully and ex. liuberontly, quite as though she were struggling to rise from a minor position and were thank ful for every Indication of esteem. Wouldn't It bo worth whllo for somo of our own chining stars to tke careful note of Mine. Uern liardt's behavior and try to understudy it? Them is Richard Mansfield, who stands majes tically in the center of the stage without a tre mor looking extremely fatigued and gazing stolidly into space as much as to styi "When these poor poopls are through making a noise I will go to my dressing room." John Drew also takes a curtain call In a frigidly cjnlcsl manner, Southern's demeanor at such a June turn Is repleto ?J" Implacable dignity, Julia Marlowe, though permitting one lovely smile to illumine her feature, Is in the side scenes al and Vicinity: CHARLES AMMERMAN, Ass't Sup't., 537 Main street, Honesdale, Pa. C. F. GANNON, Ass't Sup't., rooms 1-2 Stone buildlng,Laokawanna street, Ulyphant, Pa. J. W. GRIER, Ass't Sup't., Miners' Savings Bank building, Main and Broad streets, Pittston, Pa. J. L. NEIGER, Ass't Sup't, Horger building, Main street, Taylor, Pa. most before the audlenrc is aware she has ao knowledged their tokens ot pleasure. I don't attempt to insinuate that our stare are dis pleased with the favorable receptions their act ing causes; I merely suggest that they let it be possible for their observers to realize the exulta tion that is at the present time tolerably well stifled. Frederick Kdvvnrd McKay, in the .Morn ing Telegraph. Dan Hart's new play, which is now being rehearsed, i called "Melbourne," and the scene is laid in Melbourne, Austrulla. Mr. Hart sa)s of It in the Wilkvs-llarre News: "I know it is the most dramatic cf my pla.vs and contains many novelties. The theme Is one which should arpeal, and I think it will, The play was in. spired by a book written by II. J. Ferfeln, who is the son-in-law of Joseph Jefferson. It is not a dramatization, however, as I have taken an idea from th book and developed It along my own lines and introduced my own characters. As the title indicates, the scene ot the play is laid Melbourne, Australia, and lomanie wanders un der the moonlight uud through the rose gardens In that far away other end of the world. It has as much heart as 'The I'arish Priest,' but more pulse, us the serpent ot villain' trails through the four acts, and I aim at dramatic rffect and Intensity. The company engaged promises to bo the strongest that has yet appeared in any of my jila) 9. I will have several productions next season, including 'At Old l'olnt Comfort,' a play upon which I am now working. A new version of 'A Daughter of Dixie" is alio to be pioduccd, as Is a play which I ani to write around the life of 'Daniel O'Connell,' which will also be the title." The Kluw A: Frlan?cr comedy rompaiiy with the Rogers Ilrothvis in "Tim Itogcis Urotlurs In Central I'aik," plajed to receipts of over 10,000 in Minneapolis the week ending Satur day, Jin. '-U. Klaw k Frlangcr arc already nuking preparations for the pioduction in which thiy will pretent this organization next ear. Jehu J. MeN'ally has completed the book, Rich, ard Ardersou is designing the costumes, the models for the scenery an- in hand and several engagements for the new company have already Lcen made. The Klaw & Krlanger productions are all the result of over n jear of preparation and arc nude on a scale that at once attract popular attention Trunk L. 1'erly, manager of Alice .Setlsen. the comic opeu star, has closed contracts for the presentation ot Miss Nellsen and her com pany at the Sluftshury Theatre, London, on April 1. The present company now en tour plaj lng "The Blnging Girl' will be sent alroad about May 20. The company numbers slt. Resides '"'The Singing flirl," Mr. I'crley ex pects to star Ml.s Nellsen In "The Serenade" and "The Folium- Teller" at the dig.) i theatre. Maiv Mtrmeiing's nm In "Janice Meredith," at Walhck' theater will end Saturday evening, Feb. 2J. After playing Brooklyn boroja;h, Sprlngl'.eld, New Ilavtn and Hartford, aim will bo seen In l'hiUdelphla for several weeks. M'M Mannt ring's one hundredth performance will oc cur Friday evening, Feb. 13. Frank McKee will present eviry lady In the audience with a Slaijr Mannerlng edition of "Janice Meredith," profuse 1) Illustrated with twenty-four srenes fioin the I'lJ). As Dan Daly's starring tour under Charles Fi oilman's management does not begin until next September, he will play a leading role In "Tho filrl from I'p There" for the remainder ot this season. The part of the Kings of Do lario, now plajed by Harry Kelly nnd Otis liar. Ian, will be merged into one part ami called the King of the Ice Trust. This role will be Im personated by Daly," beginning next Monday, Alt Wheclau Is another to leave the cant, The part of Cjptaln Hardtack, he thought, did not give him sufficient opportunities. L. T. Levine will hereafter play the role. 'J hit engagement of "Ben Hur" at tho new Colonial theater in Bo,ton has been extended. It will continue at this house till forced out by contracts made with other attractions that can not be cancelled. The receipts are up to the "Ben Hur" standard and the advance tale Is enormous. Joseph Coyne, the cotnedlin, who is well known In this olty, hn declined an offer to Join Twenty-fifth Annual Statement January 1..1901. ASSETS. Bonds and Mortgiges $11,377,631 07 Real Estate 6,892,770 35 R. R. Bonds and Stock (Mar ket Value), 12,950,092 50 Municipal Bonds (Market Value) 3.757.966 '35 U. S. Gov. Bonds (Market Value), 1 16,750 00 Cash in Banks and Office, . . 2,534,110 34 interest and Rents, due and accrued, 333,00721 Loans rn Collateral Securities, 807,900 00 Loans 'olicles 471,891 63 Premiums Deferred and in course of collection (net),' 1,357,872 48 Total, I40, 599.99' 93 LIABILITIES. Reserve on Policies $33,734,393 00 All other Liabilities 465,467 0 1 Surplus to Policy-holders. 6,410,131 92 Total $40, 599,99 1,93 Oeorge W. Lederer's "Belle of Bohemia" com pany in Iondon. The actor's reason was thai ho didn't care to leave America. BACKUS TEAM VICTORIOUS. Bicycle Club Rollers Were Defeated Last Night. The Backus bowling team last night met the Bicycle club rollers on the for mer's alleys and before a large num ber of enthusiastic partiKans of both teams won out by a score of 2,395 to 2, 277 pins. Captain Hopkins, of th Backus bowlers, was high man with (t score of 192 and an average of 180 2-li. Worden, of the Bicycle club, wan next with an average of 16S 2-3 and a high score of 1S9. The detailed scores tollow: BACKUS. Hopkins 176 174 1W- fill Corman 1C4 177 143 l Coons 12 17.1 16! 4Y Webber 17.2 1S1 102 M Melster 1M 169 160 44.', Total 7C2 824 SOa'i,'', BICYCLE CLUB. " , Wardell 107 101 150- -ITS Worden 173 ISO 130 50t Roper 130 112 131 SIM Taylor ICG 140 14 451 Mooro 113 1C3 141 441 Totals 760 7C 72 2!77 Peter Zlegler, proprietor of the Elk Cafe, had a letter from C F. Meyer, captain of the Rosevlllo Athletlo Bowl ir.K team, of Now York, that the origi nal team would be here on the 1.55 p. in. New York train today without fall. Tho team will bo as before) an nounced: Meyers, Dlederlch, "Wood, Van Ness and Pierce. The Elks are hnvlntT bleachers built In tho alley to accommodato the crowd. Thero are a few tickets left, which can be had at Zlegler'H or at Phelps' pharmacy. WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN. Frank Hnnnon, of Dickson City, Killed on 3. & H. Road. Frank Hannon, of Dickson City, was struck by a Delawaro und Hudson train near the Marvlne mine at 1.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon and so se riously injured that he died from his Injuries soon afterwards. His skull was crushed In, several ribs were frac tured and thero were other injuries about the body. Hnnnon was walklner on the north bound tracks and became confused by tho noises of a coal train on the north bound tracks- and of a passonger train on the south bound tracks. He. stepped from out of the way of tho coal train directly in front of the pass enger and was struck. , Wl'fii picked up ho wan gasping for broatu and life was practically extinct. Ha was brought to Scranton on the train where tho Lackawanna hospital ambulance took him in charge. II died whllo on tho way to tho hospital. The remains wero later removed to Undertaker Cuulck's establishment on "Washington avenuo. Coroner Roberts, viewed tho body and decided that 'an ImtueBt was unnecessary. 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