WASHINGTON LETTER. Who Wni Snppeed .Mr. GHurmi?—'l'M© Hevirine Hrdoction Hill—Ad miral ItodK'ci**' Detail. [Special Correspondence.] The certainty of the withdrawal of Attorney General Griggs from the cabi net 011 the 4th of next March has led to considerable speculation regarding his successor. The recent visit of Mr. "Wayne MacVeagh to tho White House was taken as an indication that his name might be considered in connec tion with the jiositiou. but it is said to be hardly likely that be will abandon bis law practice for official title, espe cially as be lias nothing to gain in the honor, having already been attorney general. Another visitor at the White House lately whose presence occasioned con siderable talk was Mr. Edward K. Jones, a prominent lawyer of New Y'ork who recently came into public no tice as government counsel in the prize eases growing out of the war with Spain and also as special assistant at torney general in the Neely and other eases growing out of tho Cuban postal frauds. Mr. Jones has not been partic ularly active ill polities and has had but little experience in public life, but the fact that he bad two interviews with the president and that his name lias been presented by influential bank ers and lawyers for the position to be vacated by Mr. Griggs led to some speculation as to bis appointment. It is said to be likely that the president will make a decision before long, al though the selection may not be made known until Just before tho expiration of Mr. Griggs' term. Revenue Redaction Bill. Several members of congress have expressed opinions that if the revenue reduction bill is to pass this session it will be best to "make one job" and not do it by piecemeal. A prominent mem ber of congress, who will have a good deal to do in framing tho bill in the shape it will finally become as a law, in speaking about this question said: "It is my opinion that we had better make one bite of the cherry and take off all unnecessary taxes at one time and leave only those that are to per manently remain. There are a number of taxes provided for by the war reve nue bill which will remain permanent ly. There are others that are burden some and annoying and only intended to be temporary, which should be taken off at once. It is proposed by some of the members of congress at the present session only to relievo certain of these annoying taxes and to keep down the reduction of revenue to a certain figure. This will only create dissatisfaction, because those relieved will only think they are getting their just dues, while those slighted will become more impor tunate. There is a cash balance in the treasury and national banks of over $135,000,000, and the excess of receipts for the last year was over $75,000,000, which shows that the revenues are pil ing up a surplus iu the treasury, a thing only popular to the secretary of the treasury, who always likes to have a comfortable cash balauce, but it also shows that there is no reason for the continuance of excessive internal taxa tion." Admirnl RudKem 1 Detail. Secretary Long says that no change is contemplated in the command of the Asiatic station and that the detail of Bear Admiral Frederick Rodgers to du ty on that station is merely for the pur pose of giving Rear Admiral Retney, the commandant of the station, much needed assistance. Owing to the large size of the Asiatic squadron and the important duties devolving upou it just at present in consequence of the trou bles in China aud the Philippines, it lias been thought expedient to divide the responsibilities of the navy in that quarter among three admirals instead of between two, as at present. Rear Admiral Remey as the senior officer will continue iu supreme command of the naval forces and will act in the character of general manager of the operations of the fleet. It will remain for him to decide whether he will tnke station ashore at Manila or direct op erations from on hoard of one of the battleships. The fleet will be divided into two divisions, one operating in Chinese waters and the other in the Philippine archipelago. Admiral Rodg ers will undoubtedly be placed in com mand of tho Chinese fleet, and, unless Admiral Remey elects to remain afloat, Rear Admiral Kempff will have com mand of the Philippine fleet. Otherwise Admiral Kempff will be assigned to the command of the Philippine naval sta tion. Our Trade Willi Germany. Consul General Mason at Berlin has submitted bis annual report for 1900 to tbe department of state. He gives a comprehensive review of commercial and Industrial conditions in Germany during the past year and makes an earnest appeal for an amicable adjust ment of the ninny vexed questions of trade and mutual resentment existing between the empire and the United States. Mr. Mason say 9 that a notable in crease in tbe import of American corn and oats has Inspired great uueasluess among certain German economists of agrarian tendencies, who hold that in respect to food products, forage grains and certain other materials Germany is becoming altogether too dependent upon the United States. He points out that iu the reciprocal trade between tlie United States and Genu#iy for the past decade a balance of over $200,000,- 000 rests with the republic against the empire. Germany, he says, is still poor in accumulated wealth In comparison with Franco and England. Writers In other countries have painted the situa tion in Germany in somber colors and have predicted a stormy sea ahead for certain German industries in the shape of the increased cost of fuel and the overshadowing competition of the United States. Cari. Schofielb. HUMOR OF THE HOUR. Tom L. fohnson. tho famous street oar magnate and single taxor, is well known by his friends to be a generous man, but he admits that he could never become quite reconciled to the "tip ping" habit so prevalent in Europe, and he tells this story on himself: In front of the hotel tyjiere he staid iu London on a recent visit there was always standing a man who had the annoying habit of darting out to the carriage and swinging open the door before Mr. Johnson could reach it, and then he would stand expectantly to re ceive a tip. "Now," says Mr. Johnson, "I shouldn't have cared if the man had come to me and said he needed assist ance, but I really didn't need him to open the carriage door. The driver and myself could have managed it be tween us, I'm sure. "Well, it began to be n point of honor with both of us. I would try to dasli out so quickly that the man couldn't possibly bent me, but he must have had gimlet eyes and rubber legs be cause lie could always see me before I came in sight and could spring to the carriage door In half a second. "But one day—how it happened I never could tell—l reached the carriage door first and swung It open, panting but triumphant. The man was right after me—almost on top of me—and a look of keenest chagrin came over his face as his eyeH met my triumphant glance. Hut his confusion was only momentary, for iu an instant he recov ered himself and. with a look of seren est Impudence, saluted and then held out his hand for a tip, saying: " 'I saw you get in, sir!' "—Saturday Evening Post. Little Willie's Nurse. I. cA ii. hi. —Scribuer's. Jest That Never Stales. The ingenue hud had bestowed upon her a gorgeous bouquet of roses. That was what started the conversa tion. "Speaking of things handed to artists over the footlights," observed the lead ing heavy, producing from his port manteau a china egg, "I should like to see anybody beat this." All laughed heartily, for this joke was inextricably interwoven with many of the best traditions of the drama.—Detroit Journal. A Fanatic. Mr. Meddergrnss—Old man Ilocorn lets his antifurrin sentiment get away with hitn on this here Chinese business. Mrs. Meddergrass—Do tell! lias he quit drinkln tea? "Nope, but he has killed all his Shanghai roosters."—Baltimore Ameri can. New Woe. She—Aren't you dressed yet, dear? You know it's time we were at tho church for the rumuingo sale. He —I can't find my dress coat. She—There! I believe I sent it to the rummage sale!— Chicago News. The Wish of Hercules. "What is the matter, Hercules?" Jove asked as the former paused iu his arduous work of cleaning the Augean stables. "I was merely longing for the horse less age," replied Hercules.- Judge. JACK TAR'S GROWL. A Story Illustrating (he Sailor's Habit of Grumbling. The author of "From Edinburgh to the Antarctic," writing of the sailor's habit of grumbling, says: "The dinners are all the same—that is to say, Mon day's dinners are all alike, and what we have today we shall have this day six months hence. Jack's forefather this day 100 years ago had the same menu and made the same uncompli mentary remarks about the dishes, and 100 years hence on this dog- Jack's chil dren will growl over thofr salt horse and plumless duff." The author also tells this "yarn" to illustrate that Jack's habit of grumbling can't be cured and must be enduro<k Once upon a time there nved a skip per whose wife said to him that if she went to sea the poor men would never find fault with their food. Her hus band took her with him on a voyage, and the good woman attended to the cooking in the galley herself. The scouse was thick with fresh veg etables, the bread was white and with out weevils, the meat was good, and the duff was almost half plums, but still the men growled. Then the skipper's wife thought of the hens she had brought on board to lay eggs for her husband's breakfast. She took them out of the coop, wrung their necks with her own fair hands, plucked them, roasted them and sent them to the forecastle on the cabin china. "Now the men," she said to herself, "will know how much we think of their comfort." At eight bells she stole forward to the forecastle to listen to the praise of her skill ag a cook. She looked down the hatch and saw a big black fist plunge a fork into the hen and heard a hoarse voice growl, "I say, Bill, what d'ye think this 'ere bloody fowl died of?" A DOMESTIC JAR. The Little Dialogue With Which the Proceedings Were Enlivened. nore's n little dolly dialogue that was overheard In a $24 a month Capi tol hill m.anslon one evening Inst week: She—Why, oh, why, did I ever marry you? He—Because I was a good thing. She—l'ou are becoming positively coarse. lie—Association. She—Y'ou pay no attention whatever to my little wishes. He—What's the use of chasing a car after you've caught It? She—l believe you have been drink ing again. He—No such luck. She—l'm in rags. He—Well, we'll do a sketch. So'rn I. She—l haven't been to the theater for two weeks. He— Yours Is a sad story. She—Brute! lie—Ours is a peaceful home. She—Are you going down town to night? He—lf I can swing you for car fare. She—l have only $3 In my purse. He—Hetty Green 1 She—l saw a pair of high heeled pat ent leathers today, reduced to SB, that I must and shall have. lie— D'Je see any men's brogans for $1.39? She—Why don't you get shaved? He—Waiting for pay day. She—Don't you know the rent and the gas will be due this pny day? He—Then I'll cut out the shave. She—l wish 1 had never left mamma, so 1 do. He—Others, others! She—l have a good notion to go right back to her this minute. He—Have you got an umbrella? She—Oh, you —you —g-g-government c-c-clerk! (Tears. Curtain.)— Washin gton Post. The Neglected Voice. The voice Is the most common and at the same time the most complex of hu man faculties. When we listen to It we realize nothing of the many Influ ences at work In Its use. Y'et It repre sents the character, the mood, the tem perament and the health of the Individ ual when left to run In Its own way. If uncontrolled, it will develop much aA a flower garden will develop; the rank and weedy nature will come to the front, and the tones of exquisite beau ty will be obscured. Bad daily habits In the use of the voice will give It many disagreeable qualities. If con trolled, the voice will keep its weeds In the background and permit only Its beauties to be known. If cultivated, the weeds will be taken out and the flowers developed.—Pittsburg Press. An L'nexpecteil Itenult. "Y'ou know how superstitious Blox hnm is?" "Is he?" "Yes; he picked up a pin In the street the other day with the point turned di rectly toward him." "Go on." "An hour afterward he received a tel egram announcing tl£ death of an un cle from whom he heard for sev eral years." "And the uncle died Immensely rich and left him all his property?" "Not much! He had to pay the fu neral expenses." Cleveland Plain Dealer. No Humor In Them. Giles—l don't like that barber's fun ny anecdotes. Miles—Why, what's wrong with them? Giles—The illustrations are painful. Miles- -The illustrations? Giles—Yes; he uses original cuts.— Chicago News. Eaay. Benham—There isn't room here to swing n cat Mrs. Benham—Then we won't have a cat.—Brooklyn LU'e. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Digests what you eat. 11. artificially d igests the food and aids Nature in strengthening and recon structing the exhausted digestive or gaus. It lsthe latestdiscovereddigeßt ant and tonic. No other preparation can approach It in efficiency. It In stantly relievesand permanently cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn, Flatulence, Sour Stomach, Nausea, Sick Headache, Gastralgia.Crampsand all other results of imperfect digestion. Pricesoc. and (1. Lfirpe size contains 2H tiroes small else. Book all about dyspepsia mailed tree Prepared by E. C. DeWITT CO- Cb'caao. Grover's City Drugstore. Wm. Wehrman, atolxm. alter. Watches, from $4 to $35. Clocks, from $1 to SB. Centre street, below South. POULTRY, FISH AND OYSTERS. CHEAP FOR CASH. GEO. FISHER'S ^t. No. 0 Walnut street. BREVITIES. True to the announcement of Presi dent E. H. Sturges, of the Municipal League, that the prosecutions for bri bery in connection with Scranton municipal legislation would be resumed after the holidays, warrants were yester day Issued for the arrest of Councilmen Thomas O'Hoyle, John J. McAndrews and Edward J. Coleman. McAndrews and Coleman were arrested, but O'Hoyle could not be found. Persons who suffer from indigestion can not expect to livelong, because they can not eat the food required to nourish the body and the products of the undi gested foods they do eat poison the blood. It is important to cure indiges tion as soon as possible, and the best method of doing this is to use the pre paration known as Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It digests what you eat and re stores all the digestive organs to perfect health. Grover's City drug store. VV. A. Reist has sold his interest in the Hotel Sterling, Wilkesbarro, to Fred Godfrey, of Scranton, and C. J. Capitol), of Wilkesbarro. Mr. Godfrey is proprietor of the Hotel Jermyn, at Scranton. THE GLASS OF FASHION. Muffs are to be larger than ever in Paris this winter and are In canoe shape. Dead gold ornaments are among the millinery novelties and are extremely effective on black, red and, indeed, all dark colors. Buttons play a prominent part in the winter costume. Buttons are of gold or of white cloth when the costume is trimmed with white cloth embroidered In gold. For tailor costumes in black velvet rovers of black broadcloth or sable are the most fashionable and are trimmed with small motifs of empire style pas sementerie. Among colors the rage for red prom ises not to abate, and there have been new shades of khaki brought out in Paris which are of tints almost cop pery in their redness. The toque of white panne adorned with a wreath of white roses and sev eral impertinent little ostrich tips is considered in Paris the most effective linlsh for a black cloth costume. Velvet and velveteen costumes are to enjoy a popular reign all season. The finer grades of velveteen are much pre ferred to velvet. These are being trim med elaborately in braids and Persian bands. A bewitching tea gown is of accordi on plaited nun's veiling caught at the sides to the figure by a girdle that leaves front and hack loose. A fall of handsome ecru guipure outlines a yoke and appears also at the wrists. Furs never have been more freely used, both as garments and trimmings. Boleros of seal or broadtail or marten are always short and are supported by artistic belts of old passementerie. An elegant costume has a bolero of sable, with a collar of veuise lace.—New York Tribune. ORCHARD AND GARDEN. Cut down all the dead, worm eaten trees and chop them into stove wood. Success in fruit culture depends more on the man than on the soil or locality. The best manure to apply around peach trees is that which is well rotted. The old orchard should not be filled with young trees. The soil is generally exhausted. Crocuses should he planted three inches deep, tulips four, hyacinths five and lilies six. It Is a good plan to cut out all the old wood from among the blackberry and raspberry cones. Cut off the old asparagus stalks, gather up and burn them and then ap ply a good dressing of manure. All apples keep best in a temperature pretty near the freezing point and par ticularly in an even temperature. To buy and plant out trees and then not take care of them is a waste of money as well as of time anil labor. Tulips, crocuses ami hyacinths may be planted late in the fall or early win ter. Mulch when the ground freezes. Quince tree roots are small and near the surface and hence should be pro tected against extreme beat and cold by mulching.—St. Louis Republic. p There Is | Only P One Other Hat | As Good | As | The Hawes, 1 And 8 That's 8 Another Hawes. 8 ii McMENAMIN'S ; :: Gents' Furnishing, 5C Hat and Shoe Store, P 86 South Centre Street. i XXJOOOSSXXKKKKXKXXSOSCWOi S a:e <orma Scioo^ Fast Stroudnlmrg, I'a. The Winter term of this popular institution for the training of touchers opens J in. z, iwi. This practical training school for teachers is located in the most healthful and charming' part of the state, within the great summer resort region ol the state, on the inuin line of the I). L. & W. Kail road. Unexcelled facilities; Music, Elocutionary, College Preparatory, Sewing and Modeling departments. Superior faculty; pupils coached free; *pure mountain water; rooms furnished through out; (JOOD HOARDING A RECOGNIZED FEATURE. We are the only normal school that paid the state uid in full to all its pupils this spring terra. Write for a catalogue and full information while this advertisement is before you. We huvc something ol' interest foi you. Address, GEO. P. BIBLE. A. M.. Principal. \ The Cure that Cures i p Coughs, ik \ Colds, 1 p Grippe, ' fk h, Whooping Cough, Asthma, J Bronchitis and Incipient A jy' Consumption, Is fc* OXIOj] |) The German remedy" Jao™ a\\ 25^50rtsA DePIERRO - BROS O^IFIE. Corner of Centre and Front Streets. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Kosenbluth's Velvet, of which we h ve EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumin's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennossy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Ktc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer in LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC. The finest brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale. Fresh Rochester and Shen andouh Beer and Yeungling's Porter on tup. 518 Centre street. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Ueo BJS In time. Sold by druggists. RAILROAD timlt ABLLS LEHIGH VALLEY KAILKOAL. November 26, 1900. AKRANQKMKNT OF PASHKNOKK TItAINB. LEAVE FHK ELAND. 6 12 m lor Weatherly, Mutich Chunk, Allcuiowu, Ecihiuhim, Euelon, J hilu dcipliiu unil New lurk. 7 40 a in tor Suudy Kun, .White Huvuu, Wilkes-Eurre, Tutsion and bcrumou. 8 18 u in lor liuzlclou, Muliunoy City, bheuuudoub, Ashland, Weatherly, Muueh ( bunk. Alieiilown, lleilileliem, Euston, Philadelphia and Sew ork. J 30 a in lor llazlctoii, Mahuuoy City, shen andoah, ,ut, tunnel, bhumokin and Pottsviile. 12 14 p in lor bandy Hun, White liaveu, W likes-iiarre, .-serumon uud ull points \\ est. 1 20 pm for Weatherly, Muueh Chunk, Al lenlown, lietliieiieiu, Euston, I'luJudcl phiu and Now \ ork. 4 42 p in for Huzletou, Mahanoy City, bhen uiidouli, Mi. Curinel, bhumokin and Pottsviile, Weullierly, Muueh Chunk, Alleutowu, Bethlehem, Eusiou, Philu delphiu and Mew i ork. 6 34 P ni lor bandy Hun, White Haven, Wilkcs-liurre, bcraniou uud ull poiuts 7 20 p in for Huzletou, Mahanoy City, bheu uudouh, Mi. Cariuei uud bhamokiii. AHItIVE AT EKEELAND. 7 40 a m troui Weatherly, Pottsviile, Ash lund, bhciiaudoah, Mahuuoy City and Huzletou. 9 17 u iu lroiu Philadelphia, Easton, Hethle hoia, Alleutowu, Muueh Chunk, W euth eriy, Hazleton, Muiiauoy City, bheuun doah, Alt. tunnel and bhumokin. 0 30 a in troiu berunton, \\ ilkes- liar re and W hit© lluven. 12 14 p ni Irom Pottsviile, bhumokin, Mt. Cariuei, blieuaudouh, Muhuuoy City uud Jiu/.letou. 1 12 P ui lroin New York, Philadelphia, Eusiou, lletlileheiii, Alleutowu, Muueh Chunk und Weutuerly. 4 42 P in from berunton, Wilkes-liurre and White Haven. 6 34 P ui from New York, Philudelphiu, Euston, Hethleheiu, Alleutowu, Potts viile, bhamokiii, Mt. Cariuei, bheuuu douh, Mahuuoy City und Hazleton. 7 29 P iu from berautoii, Wilkes-Eurre und White 11 a veu. For further luiormatiou Inquire ol Ticket Agents .voLLIN 11. W1 EECH,Generalbuperlntendent, 2(1 Cortlandt street. New York City. CH Ab. b. LEE, General i'usacngcr A went, 20 Cortlandt Street. Mew York City. J. T. ICEITH, Division Superintendent, Huzletou, Pa. I A HK DKLAWAKE, BUBQUEHANNA AND ISCHUYI.KILL KAII.KOAD. Time table iu etlect April lb, IBU7. Truins leave Driltou tor Jeudo, Eeklej , Huzle brook, btoekton, Eeaver Meadow Houd, ltoan and iiazleton Junction at 630, GUU am, daily except bund ay, and 7 03 u in, 2 lib p m, .Sunday. 1 ruins leave Driltou tor ilurwood,Cranberry, 1 omhickeu and Deringer at 5 JO, 0 UU u in, daily except bunday; uud 7 (18 a m, 2 lib p m, buu lay. Irains leave Ilrittou for Oueidu Junction, iluiwood Koad, Humboldt Hoad, Oneida and -nepptou at 0 111 a m, daily except bun •iay; and 7 HI a in, 2 3b p ui, Sunday. lraius leaveHuzietou Junction tor Harwood, Cranberry, Touihicketi and Deringer at 885 u in, daily except .Sunday; and b 63 a ui, 4 22 p m. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Oneida Junction, Harwood Houd, Humlioldt Hoad, Oneida and bhepptou at b 02, 11 iu a m, 4 41 p m dailj except Sunday; and V 37 a in, 311 urn' Sunday. Trains leave Deringer for Toinhiek >n, C'ran berrv, Haiwood, Hazietoii .Junction and 'loan at 2 26, 6 40 p in, duily except bunday; and :< 37 a ni, 5 07 put, buuduy. Truins leave sheppton lor Oneida, Humboldt Hoad, Harwood Head, Oneida Junction, Hazle ton Junction u\d ltoan at 711 a in, 12 40, 622 p in, daily except Sunday; and b 11 a in. 3 44 p in, Sunday. Trains leave bhepptou for Eeaver Meadow Hoad, Stockton, Ilazle Erook, Eckley, Jeddo and Dritton at 6 22 p in, duily, except bunday; and b 11 a in, 3 4-1 p ui, bunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction lor Eeaver Meadow Houd, Stockton, Huzle Erook, Eckley, Jeddo and Driltou at 5 46, 620 p ni, daily, except bunday; ami 111 10 a m, 5 40 p m. bunday. Ali trains connect at Hazleton Junction with electric ears tor Hazleton, Jeanesville, Audeu ried and other points on the '1 taction t oui naiiy't. line. Trains leaving Dritton at 5 30, tiOOum make connection ut Derlngei with I'. H. K. trains ti Wiikeaburre, Sunbury, llarrisburg and coitus west. For the accommodation of passengers at way stations bet ween Hazleton Junction und Der luger, a train will leave the lormer point ut 360 p m, daily, except Sunday, arriving at Ueriuger at 5 00 p m. LUTfIEK C. SMITH, Superintendent,
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