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1 iff arre Leader LICE NO. 7316. WTLKES-BARRE, TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 20, 1903. TWO CENTS. APPLAUDED MITCHELL 1 AS HE REM) REPORT EER TAKES I S-Jij PENNYPAG OATH AS GOVERIOR In His Inaugural Address the New Executive Quotes History In His Annual Address the Mine Workers President Deals Pertinent Points of the Recent Strike.

and Explains His Ideas About His Duties. SIKAM I THE STRIKE (Special to the Leader.) Harrisburg, Jan. 20. Samuel the operators and miners In these dls- tricta where trade agreements exist, and the board of mutual 'confidence and respect perceptibly Increases. That the business relations now existing will continue and grow as time goes jof injunctions are always misleading and generally false.

So far as these Injunctions are issued in labor cases they, are never issued excepting In such cases as called for the exercise of the criminal law. There is no more danger ous public vice than the prevalent affectation of disrespect for those who are engaged in the performance of th work of the cities, the commonwealth and the nation, because It is 1b effect an attack upon popular government, and its tendency is to undermine ou institutiona. There was a time whei -proper deference was shown even to those official lowest In authority ami the cultivation of a like spirit ia a much-needed public virtue. There is too much legislation, Sir William Blackstone said iu 1753 tnat "The common law of England has fared 'ike other venerable- edifices antiquity which rasa and Inexperienced workmen have ventured to new dre36 and reflne with all the raga for modern Improvements." This truths needs to be reiterated. ItiB far -bet -ter to leave tne law alono unless tl; necessity for i-hange is plain.

lty and certainty are more important than abso'ute accuracy. It la wiser not to disturb an imperfect ralo to which business relations have becoma' adap'ed and with which the comment- ty has become familiar. The pnrposa' of the constitution. In making the ses- -BionsTof lav lead of annua), was that the' bulk ol legislation should he le3scnfld anil longer consideration given to it, and our duty Is to heed tr provision. The modern tendency to invent new" crin-es ought to bo efbed.

To obliterate the marked line which distinguishes between mere breaches of contract and crimes to bring tha law Itself into disrepute. To threaten with irr-prisonment him who has fiile.1 a bottle entrusted to him, the contents of which he as houglit, or him who polls a railroad. ticket, the evidence of right of transportation for which ho has pafd. is no doitht a convenience tn corporations and others in eaforclnj their rontrarts, hut it takes from the prison much of Its effect as a restraint upon thosa who do evil. Juries re.

ll Special to the Leader. John Mitchell, president of the Unit d. Mine Workers of America, was riven a rousing reception to-day by the delegates to the" fourteenth annual' Mtrvention when he arose to read hi annual address to the mine workers of the United States. President Mitchell's Address. President Mitchell began his address by impressing upon the delegates the Interest committed to their care.

Of the many Important events affecting the interests and welfare of the toners of the country, he said the anthracite coal strike stood pre-eminent. "Vital principles were at stake which, If 'defeated, "would have giveif1 to the American labor movement a shock from which It would have required years to rally and recover After giving a. brief history of the great strike, Including the effort of the Civic Federation to settle the controversy between the miners and the operators, the appointment of the strike commission by President Roosevelt, of which Judge Gray Is the head, and the White House conferences, Mr. Mitchell continued: "It would of course be Improper at this time for me to comment upon' the investigation now being conducted by the anthracite coal strike commission, more than to say that its members are eminent men In whose impartiality and Judgment I have full confidence. Firm In my opinion of our ability to demonstrate the Justice of our claims, I have no fear of the outcome." Strikes Less Numerous.

Touching conditions In Virginia and West Virginia, President Mitchell said the effort to secure for the miners the same conditions that obtained in the districts covered by the Interstate agreement, had" nqj. met with the degree of suoocbb that had been hoptd for, although a larger number of local unions had been established during the past year than during any other period In the 'mining history of these states. The effect of the Injunction was demoralizing to tha miners in. the Fairmont region. The strike in West Virginia, though not a complete uoceqs, had resulted in an Improvement In the conditions of employment and an Increase of 10 per oent.

In wages in the Fairmont district and on the Norfolk and Western railroad, The fret that strikes are becoming less numerous, Mr. Mitchell said, was due to the operation of the Joint agreements. Local and general strikes, he said, occurred more often in districts where the operators refused to recognise the organization or treat with Its accredited officers. Mr. Mitchell continued: "With each succeeding yar the relations become more cordial between W.

Pennypacker was to-day Inaugurated Governor of Pennsylvania. The oath of office was administered by Justice D. Newlln Fell, of the State Supreme Court. Leading Republican politicians from all parts of the state came to witness the ceremony and Join In the jollification. Among the Wllkes-Barreans here are James Mack, Lee Holcomb, 3.

A. Anzmann, John Feist, A. C. Lannlng, Cnpt. T.

C. Parker, John R. Reynolds, John Kennedy, Mayor Price, Factory Inspector Davis, K. H. Williams, President of the Central Labor Union; Jerry Hoover and Louis Hammerling.

Captain Parker has his landing net along and is looking for a job. Philadelphia sent its usual contingent of Ballot box staffers and political criminals. The Inaugural Parade. In the inaugural parade Boss James P. McNichol marched at the head of his Tenth ward cohorts of the William K.

Leeds Association. Dnvld H. Lane marched with the Twentieth Ward Marbling Club, which bears his and Is -marshaled City-- Properly Chief George. G. Pierie.

Senator Horatio B. Sackett, In a carriage, rode at the van of his club of Thirty-first ward adherents. The Thomas D. Flnletter Club, with two bands, and headed by Representative Thomas Sheeran Charles A. Bowman, Its president, came to represent the political powers of Harbor Master Samuel G.

Maloney, of the Fifth ward. There were also Peter Smith's Continental Club, of Governor Pennypack-er's home ward; the" Twenty-ninth, marshaled by John H. Jordan; the James A. Priggs Marching Association, with the Twenty-sixth ward Magistrate of that name' in Its front ranks, and various other similar organiza tions. il9ie local fire companies and civic associations, and a brigade of state troops also appeared in the parade.

Governor Pennypacker took the oath in the hall of the House of Representatives. The Inaugnralntrmtttee was composed of Benjamin K. Focnt, chairman; John S. Fisher. Myron Matson, Edwin K.

Conkey, JHenry Cochran, George Kunkle, Fred H. Cope, Louis F. Arensberg, William E. Champaign, Harry K. Dougherty, ZIba T.

Moore, George J. Hartman, Fred Ikeler, John E. Fox. Governor Pennypacker's Address. The governor's Inaugural address follows: Cltitens of Pennsylvania The eveni in which we participate presente some unusual features.

This state has a population of 6,302.115. greater than that of England in the time of Eliia beth, twice that of Holland when th leading maritime power of the world 1 1 JOHN MITCHELL. He read his annual address this the at morning before the convention of United Mine Works of America Indianapolis. on is my earnest hope and confident expectation." Incorporation Unreasonable. Concerning the incorporation of trade unions, Mr.

Mitchell submitted an opinion by Clarence JJarrow, of Chicago, attorney for the miners before the strike commission in which the following sentences occur: 'The demand for the Incorporation of trade unions Is the last trench of those who opposed organized labor It is Impudent and presumptuous. No friend of trade unionism ever believed In It or advocated it, or called for it. It Is demanded today by tlMwe terests and those enemies who have used every means at their command to oppose unionism to counteract its influence and destroy it, Jw' "How the labor i organitatlonp shall manage- their. a "sH air the business of the corporations" or the employers. This hew demand for the incorporation of labor unions is not only unjust and unreasonable, but It Is impudent and insulting to the last degree." Government by Injunction.

Referring to Injunctions Mr. Mitchell said: by injunction Is one of the most lnsiduous harassing and danrerous methods resorted to by thi enemies of the working men to destroy labor again and to circumvent the constitutional right of trial by Jury. The whole system of government by in junction grows from the distrust of the ultra capitalists for democratic in stitutions, The reasons 'given for the Issuing and twice that of the United states when Washington became president. Her resources, are almost boundless Her revenues amount to the annual sum of $17,727.2 The Boating in rl. ir SAMUEL PENNYPACKER.

He was to-day -Inaugura ted Governor of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg. debtedness of about tnree and a tiai. millions of dollars which existed four years ago has beeti paid off duiin? the last administrat'ipn, and she is now substantially without debt of any kind. She pays each-year for the maintenance of publlclsebools and of charities more than any other American The lands of her citizens are not taxed for her benefit, and the tax rate in her large citiea is less than in' any other of the great municipalities of the cfuntry. The governor- tore yhlch Is oae' of the great: execu- mtt ycKv ui iuu cat in- iiinu, whatever may be his capacity or what the manner ia which ha has been called, oRht t4 approach it savo with fiombrestepi and of its Importance and responsibilities.

Relying upon Divine Providence, proud of the exceptional achievements or this forfeful and cfTicicnt people and depending for support upon their virtue and good sense. I have taken In your presence the oath of office, and I go forward to the performance of the duties and to see to it so far as I may be able that, under the constitution, the laws are faithfully is my wish always within reasonable limits to confer with all persons who may have facts to impart or conclusions to present, and it is my purpose to consult especially with those who in common parlance are called; Sugar Ref Co. C. I Texas Pacific Union Pacific Union Pacific pfd. 130 129 82 61V, AQ 404 101.

101 931 94 87 87 S. Steel U. S. Steel pfd U. S.

Leather U. S. Rubber Wabash Wabash pfd Wisconsin Central 12 11 26 124 17H 2914 26 90 Western Union Sales at 2 p. m.34Z,40Q. The Lhu Still Kant.

Gibraltar, Jan. An unsuccessful attempt hss been made to repeat the North German Lloyd stenmer Lahn, from Mediterranean ports for New-York, which grounded on a sandbank 0g Tumarn, five miles east of the Rock Guitar, Sunday morning. Her cargo is rapidly being discharged into lighters. Shot HI Two Brother. Portsmouth, 0., Jan.

20. In a quarrel James Polly shot and fatally wounded 4e'brothersr'Corle9 and Earl Pol ly. The slayer escaped. Snow To-morrow. Scranton, Jan.

for next 36 hours: Cloudy and warmer probably snow to-morrow, followed by colder weather at night and Thursday. riUSTNESSUEH'FIllSSir The Glass Blowers. Loraws Glass Blowers arrived In the city this morning, they will open a week's engagement to-morrow afternoon. This company of artists comes well recommended and guarantees" a high class exhibition consisting of glass blowing, glass spinning and weaving a glass steam engine which Is constantly in motion, with instructive lectures on natural philosophy, including the water hammer, the balloon ir or cartlslan diver, steam and its application to steam engines will be interesting features. The admission will be 10 cents.

Everything made by the six artists will be given away to the visiters free as souvenirs. They will exhibit In the old Bee Hive atflre, corner West Market street and Public Square. Open afternoons from 2 to 6, evenings 7 to 1:30 Ik V-', iiovernmem ny injunction is not only hostile to organized labor but It is hostile to constltutlenal liberty. If the American people do not check this arbitrary power It. will result lnJhe annihilation of laboi unions and then of all other forms of associations dls- liked by capitalists." In closing Mr.

Mitchell said: "I desire to thank each official, colleague, each officer and member of our union for his assistance and support during the past year and to Rsk the Indulgence of our delegates In the conduct ot, the convention." MITCHELL HONORED. Demonstration by Citizen of Im jtannpolla. Indianapolis, 20. The city of Indiana polls and its organized labor societies united In a reception to President Mitchell of the United J.iitie Workers of America. A parade with 2.

-f inoi In line escortul Mr. Mitchell anil other prouiint-nt h.uor lend', rs to Tomlinson hall, which waa crowded to the doors. Addresses of welcome wore made by Mayor "Boofrwalter aid "olTicra-" President Mitchell was greeted with after cheer as he rose to speak. Aucn other things he said: "I unr not vaiu enough to believe that this splendid welcome is a personnl tribute to me. Credit for the settlement of the great anthracite coal strike belongs not to mi, hut to the women and children who sn.Tered bitter privations for five months in the coalfields that their hnsbnnda and fathers might stand firm to the eAtwe of justice.

"I can hardly discuss the matters that are now in the hands of the strike commission. It would he like a dl.wusslng his own case while it is it ill in court. "1 believe In the honesty of the rlmnftfwM tlement of our difficulty. It was not so much the strike of the miners aprninst the owners nn.rway as it was the strike of the railroad proprietors against the American people. ani one of those who believe in the people." Mr.

Mitchell clased his speech with these words: "Orgnnized labor stands for more than higher wages. It. would bring the breaker boy out of 1he and put him in school. I found little boys and pirls who should have been playing in the schoolyard bearing the heaviest responsibilities of life lu the mines. "1 shall be glad If out of the anthracite coal strike shall come a new relationship between labor and capital, one that will recognize the obligations as well as the privileges that each owes to each.

Then, indeed, will our country be prepared to enter upon Its new and greater life." CHARITY affairs when the county commissioners could appropriate money indlscriml- nately, but when It came to promoting an Institution calculated to improve 'the moral tone of trie community Its casCU, The following officers of the United unanties were elected: President, John N. Conyngham: vice presidents, Thomas H. Atherton, Miss jtannan f. James, J. B.

Woodward treasurer, A. N. Rippard; secretary, Miss Sue R. Jones. Board of directors, Henry A.

Fuller, James M. Poland, H. H. Welles. Mrs.

W. L. Conyngham, Mrs G. Murray Reynolds, J. B.

Woodward, Mrs. Chas. P. Hunt, A. Nelson Bennett, Mrs.

F. A. Phelps, S. J. Strauss, S.

R. Miner, F. M. Klrby, W. E.

Woodruff, Marx Long, Louis Tiseh, W. H. Conyngham, Mrs. A. ai.

weues, Mrs. F. J. Leaven worth, Mrs. Chas.

A. Mrs. C. F. Murray.

Mrs. Henry H. Executive committee, Geo. R. Wrlghti Miss Elizabeth Henry W.

Welles, Thomas H. Atherton, J. B. Woodward, Mrs. C.

F. Murray, F. A. Phelps. Mrs.

Anna M. Bertels, matron and investigating agent gents and comnTltteea were elected by agents the Luzerne County Humane Assocla UVU, President. John N. Conyngham; vice president, Thomas H. Atherton; secretary, Harold D.

Deemer; treasurer, A. N. Rippard. Honorary vice presidents, Col. Wm.

J. Harvey, Rev. H. L. Jones, Rev.

A. J. Kerr, Edward Welles, W. E. Woodruff, Tuthlll R.

Hlllard, Hon. 3. Ridgway Wright, Irving A. Stearns, Rev. F.

B. Hodge, D. Harry M. Posten, Wllkes-Barre; Gen. Paul A.

Oliver, Oliver's Haddock, Kingston; Edwara wercur, pittston: Hon. S. W. Davenport. Plymouth: F.

II. Kohlbraker, IsraeJ S. Pardee, Hazleton; H. Butler, Dorranceton. Board of managers, Geo.

R. Wright, 3. B. Woodward, Rev. Horace Hay-den, Gen.

Paul A. Oliver, Miss Anna Philps, Mrs. W. Leavenworth, Mrs. Charles W.

Lee. Physicians, Levi I. Shoemaker, M. JX, Charles H. Miner, D.

Veterinarian. Mr. Hayrnan. Attorneys, John F. Shea, Ralph H.

Wadhams. Supermtendent Mrs. A. M. Bertels; assistant, Michael Haffey.

Standing Committees Executive, John N. Conyngham. Harold p. Peem-er, Mrs. A.

M. Bertels. Finance, John N. Conyngham, Hi Welles, Jr A. F.

twr.j.v.vii Clothing, Mrs. Charles A. Mine; Mrs. Woodward Leavenworth, Miss name Mccienana I ackxwanaa Say Tried to Have Order Rescinded. UNION KMW OF PUDS.

Special the Leader. Philadelphia, Jan. 20. The Lackawanna company continued to witnesses before the strike commission today. John J.

McAndrew. of Serantmi. hoiatitiK engineer, was the first to testify. Tic 6,. id that Lackwnna employes in District No.

1 were unanimously opposed to going on strike. All the sLGiim men of district, lie unit, two-thirds of whom are members of the I'ninn, held a meetlpg. of which Mc-Andrew was mad ch.Ui imn. and adopted a resolution. eating Prefi dent-Mitchell to rescind his order c.iil-I"? out -the- steam because they Imd no grievances.

The committee saw Mitchell, he said" and Mitchell said he could not recnll -the order. When the order went into effect eight -six percent, of the men of Lackawanna District No. 1 remained at work. Michael McHugh, of Scrnnton, an engineer at the Sloan colliery, was also on the committee which cnMed on Mitchell. He corrornprated McAndrew.

The committee first saw President would be ostracteedi If ttiey "ot strike and thoir famfle? would be annoyed. MitchelLtofil the committee he could not Kuarantfce they wouid Kct their Jobs bnek If they quit and added that no victory was evtr won without some loss. Samuel Morgan, a miner of Scran-ton, formerly a member of the Union, testified that he had been president of loeai Union No. 1273 at Mt Pleasant. regions in 1900 ajd been oil- grievances committees.

He was ex polled from the union because he did not produce witnesses to sustain charges he made apainst certain officials. He said he jfould not afford to bring witnesses toTl.wleton whew-tie made the charges In the convention. Morgan sal4 the Union was responsible for the marching In 1900. District President Duffy told him raids were. to be made on collieries at Derringer, Gowen and Fern Glen, In the Hazleton region during the 1900 strike.

The expense of the raids was $43 for car fare and liquors. PUBLIC TBIBST mm OF CONCERN Many Desire to Aid in Slaking it About 1,300 Liquor License Applications Filed Number of New Ones. Every year brings the usual number of people who desire to aid the public In slaking Its thirst, by providing it with foaming beakers of beer or glasses of the seductive high bail, at so much per throw. Last year there were exactly 1,295 who were so anxious that they were willing to pay good hard money for the county's permission. This year the -number will be about the same, yesterday having been the last day for filing applications for license.

While it Is a trifle early yet to see exactly how many applications there are, the official tables not having vet been computed, it looks if the 1 mark would be reached. Out of this number about 125 of the applications can be designated qs new ones. This term la used simply to cover those houses which nre new and does not Include the number of persons who Intend to take up the hotel business In old stands. There are probably fifty or sixty of these In addition to those mentioned above. As might be expected Pittston, referred to sarcastically as a temperance town, leads in the number of new licenses desired.

Last year. It will be remembered, court at one fell swoop knocked out twenty-three of the forty-four licensed places in that city at the instigation of Rev. J. J. K.

Fletcher, head of the local Anti-Saloon League. This year about all those who failed to TpHcants. while a number of MlUa jlSte. others have also decided that Pittston needs more thirst parlors. Ashley borough Pittston iu point of numbers desiring that eleven be licensed.

Luzerne wants ten, Nanticoke desires licenses for nine and Hanover for eight new places, white Wllkes-Barre city, believes that it will be fully equipped should seven new houses receive licenses at this term of court. Among the towns that desire licenses for new houses and the number wanted are the follbwlrigT ABhleyrllr-Avoca, Butler township. Conyngham township, Edwardsvllle, Exeter borough, Forty Fort, Freeland, Hanover, nasie townsnip, Hasleton, Hugbestown, 1, Jenkins townshlD. 1: Kingston. 1: Kingston township, 1: Lake township, Lu-serne, 10; Miner's Mills, Nantlooke, Newport, 8: Parsons, Plains, Pittston township.

5: Plymouth, Ross township, Sugar Notch, Swoversvtlle. Wllkes-Barre town- shin. 2: Wllkes-Barre, 7. Those who desire new licenses in this city are: Third ward John Homeck, 8 North Sherman street; John Reps, 111 Coal ft t. Fourth ward John Rellly, ESI Hails Street; John F.

Abend, S45- Hazle street Bixteenth ward Willis Domowitch, 14 Chestnut street; Fell c. Schwarta, North Washington street. Wholesale M. F. Whalea and K.

THE POWER OF OFFICIALS THE LEHIGH YAEY ROAD HAS SECURED' PROXIES LIMITED FOR ongnt not to be snptsinod. even though fho facts come withiu the tvmi of a statute, and thus men are taught to disregard the law. The prlneipi; of risht and wrong are Immutable oni as-ol human face, "and extreme care outtht to he xfrr.iA in adding to the list of offenses things done which were never known to La otlmscs until they become The constitution directs that at tha completion of each United St.iter- rCD-sus there-shall bo a end represr-ntatire reapportionment of tfie state. There Js practical difficult in makinc ft spnattirial reapijorti-jTinjent in. the manner directed by liial iu' struinept.

If these dinrtiliie. to he ihen (he iist i Jfko every; CONTINUED ON THIDR PAG II. BANK OFFICIALS PLEAD GUILTY. Admit That They Over CsrtiGed Cheeks of Firm of Marquand (Special to the. Leader.) New York.

Jan. 20. W. H. Kimball former precldent of the Seventh National bank, and O.

W. Rose, the former pacing teller of the same institution, whose trial for alleged over certification of checks for the defunct firm of Marquand ft Poore commenced yesterday, have plead guilty as Indicted. When arraigned they pleaded not guilty. Judge Thomas paroled them In custody of their counsel and said he desired more time to decide upon the sentence to be Imposed. BUSINESS MEN'S GOSSIP Have You Tried the new perfume "My Lady Peggy." It is the latest English Importation.

We have it TUCKS' PHARMACYr- 7 South Main Street THE BEST 85c MEAL IN TOWN. All You Can Eat. 8. W. PIERCE, N.

Main St. M. C. A. Block.

Call and examine my photograph. New styles. Artist Proofs, Platinums, Carbons, etc. Cabinets from $3.09 up. Elevator andPhew phone.

J. L. STEARNS, Cor. South Main street and the Square. Why Dine at Beoker'eT Cooking Is superb everthing tastes just a little better than you clean linen, shlney silver, whole china, charming young ladles to serve you with the best things to eat that tnrt be found In the market Wby wouldn't one dine either at 82-4 W.

Market or No. 7 E. Market under such conditions? tf DOHCf.mPTION DRUGGIST. GREEN PUTS UP PRESCIPTIONS. It dees net iaa a fuarnmoisi is sell patent medicine.

Hut it does take oat to rut nre scrtetlons. We make prescriptions our specialty, QREEN'8 PHARMACY. Oppesite the IS Humane work In this vicinity was discussed at the annual meeting of the board of directors of the United Charities, which wu held this noon at the rooms on Northampton street-While there- was but a small attendance, great Interest was manifested In the work, President John N. Conyng-ham read the annua report, Vhich was broad in Its scope, and furnished interesting material tor discussion. Among other things he called attention to these facts That the past year had been the most successful In the history of the society, both In te amount of work accomplished and In the receipts, there having been a pretty general response from the public in times when there was urgent need among thl poor.

The "total receipts aggregated, inclusive of the "Mae Turner Conyngham memorial fund," which was donated for the pur- pose of providing Christmas tree for the benefit of poor children, 111,138.68, whtjruHriKKiitffltiirw fynwsfxtz. leaving a balance In the treasury of $49.88 The number of people who applied for aid and whose cases were Investigated were 1,641, and the principal nationalities represented were as fol lows: Americans, 711; Irish, BIT; Welsh 2b it uermans, jsngnsn, 13; Polish, 63. The number of individuals. Including families assisted were lodgings were furnished to 1.82. The society did excellent work In distributing clothing, bedding, medicine, to Attention was called to the large number of people, who have come to ilook upon the society as an employment agency, for of the cases Investigated J66 were for employment, 149 which obtained permanent situa- tlons and 218 temporary employment, Thanksgiving dinners were provided for S4 families and Christmas dinners were given to 118 familes, embracing in all 694 persons.

3. Kinney A Co. provided 100 poor children with shoes. One small Christmas tree and a bushel of coal was given to a poor familv. hitk h.in by the primary department of the WUkes-parre Institute, while 600 women end children were entertained at the Charity rooms during the holidays, They were given, refreshments, flfts, toys, candies, clothing, etc In the Junior department there have provided with homes, either in private famill-s, reformatory or charitable Institutions, 217 children.

Trans portation to various points was fur- nlshed to twenty-four persons. In the animal department consider- able effective work was done, 813 cases having been acted upon; 6 prosecuted; I a milk A uioviini qvw icji iiimiivif warned; 84 horses blanketed and 4. aoanuoneu unimais looaeo dj inn officers. -Twelve-ahlmals were killed and 101 suspended from labor for various reasons In his report, Mr. Conyngham stated that the work of the society had been suspended to a.

large extent putside the city, owing to the difficulty of obtaining responsible agents. The total expenditures of the administration, including house, rent, salaries, was 13.059.65. board adopted a- resolution on motion of Henry Welles, seconded by Mrs. Charles Hunt that in the future assistance 'In Obtaining employment shall only be accorded to those whom the society deems needy and deserving those that come directly In line with its work. A resolution was also adopted thanking the president and officials of the society for the efficient work they rendered during the year, and making special reference to the untiring energy displayed by Mrs.

Bertels. Thepoor'. Jwaard waa thanked. Jtor contriButlon rendered annually and considerable comment was forthcoming because, neither the city nor ty granted any appropriation, despite the fact that women and children were brought to the society rooms for care and attention, and were provided with food and clothes, when under arrest. It was felt that both the city and county should do something, either in the way of an annual appropriation I or pay so much for each individual placed in 'temporary charge of the Enitedharitles.

Mrs. Hunt contended that as the I cnuaren ana- women arrested were brought under good Influences when in the charge of the United Charities, instead of those td be found at the jail, where she 'knew young children 1 had been placed in celln with old criminals and had been regaled with tales of burglaries and crime, much to their moral loss, the authorities should ex ercise some consideration in a financial way. These views were endorsed and Mr. Conyngham stated that desnlte all ef forts in the pnf-t It had. been found Impossible to obtain any aid from these sources.

Judge Lynch has stated that there was no power in the courts to grant appropriations of this nature. HenryWellesthoughtthis was a singular state of affairs and believed advice should be taken on the i matter. "ohn.W.; Hollenback wan of the- opin ion that some special effort should be made tr obtain aid. president Conyngham said that It was a aueer state of 1 i New Tork, Jan. 20.

It Is positively stated that the Lehigh Valley man agement hns secured all the proxies that it will be necessary to have to continue the present policy. The stock of this company will be listed immediately in New Tork. A report to-day to the effect that the capitalisation ot the Commercial Cable company will be Increased to has created considerable comment on tho street, in as much as the report has it that the stockholders will be allowed to take up all the additional The market opened Irregular this morning with uncertain and lower London prices. The best support in the market seemed to be given to Mlssourt Pacific and this seemed to give courage to the other stocks. The 5frJrnjn lr TZl Missouri Pacific had been of general assistance In bolstering up the market.

MARKETS BY WIRE The following quotations are furnlBh- ed by M. 8. Jordan a stocK broK era, ,16 aoilffl JEaMlU3aw O'penTclosT Am. Smelters Am. Car.

Foundry Am. Loco. Anaconda Copper Amal. 44 44 41 40 28 96 63 86 99 67 2H 96 64 87 Atchison Atchison pfd. Brooklyn Traction B.

O. Canadian Pacific C. G. Western 89 7Va 101 100H .135 135 27 27 48 47 .178 111 Chg. Rock Island Mil.

St. P. Chr ft- Alton -84 84 Ches. Ohio 62 73 89 61 78 18 70 10, Col. Fuel As Erie Erist 1st 71 ice 10 Illinois Cen.

.....148 148 L. 127 127 Mo, Kan. Tex. 26 27 K. ft T.

pfd. 28 60 Man. EL 153 153 Met. Trac. .........141 ,141 Mex Central 25 Mo.

Pacific 112 111 Nor. ft Western 74 7IT N. T. Central 152 15J O. ft W.

33 33 People's Gaa .......104 103 Pr. Steel 4 64 Pennsylvania 153 Pacific Mail 89 39 Reading 61 60 Rep. Steel-. 21 21 Southern R. R.

85 85 Southern 94 94 Southern Padno 9.tjt'jcM; ArarraUt 24jStantontreeU' Vi.