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THE WORLD: FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 31, 1902. Ce Strike Commission Take _} First Important Step and Name To-Morrow as Day of ~ Pay Change. SEE MORE OF THE MINES. Miners’ Objections Cause Board to © Alter Plans of Inspection—Bishop Spalding and Judge Gray Follow _ Special Lines of Inquiry. <-BCRANTON, Pa., Oct, 31.—The An- thracite Strike Commission has officially decided that. if any change {s made in the rate of wages of the men, it shall date from to-morrow, Noy. 1. This an- mouncement was made by the Commis- inn through Recorder Wright in the following, brief statement given out by him to-day: *Voted, unanimously, that if the Com- mission, at the conclusion of its hear- ites and delfberattons, makes any award affecting existing rates of wages, sich award shall take effect from Nov. sae) 1902, The Recorder stated that this resolu- tfon was advocated ty the Commission Decause it felt that {t was imporfant tu make !ts Investigations deliberately, and that it might be well, in order to relleve Itself from pressure from any ajurce which might cause undue haste, to inform,the operators and the miners that should the Investigation and the delfverations following it warrant any hange whatever, either {n the way of Werease or reduction of wages, such ‘ehaage should be from a certain date, ‘thus enabling all parties to facilitate thelr, caiculatione. Controversy Averted. ‘The, action of tre Commission in tak- dng this step at the time will save the Commissioners a Wehown lot of time. Tt ts that each aide to the contro- fect. Fhe operators thelr original Wopoxition to President Roosevelt ‘Wanted the Commission to fix the date. ‘The miners wanted the prospective new ‘Tate to be retroactive and go into effect Gp fhe day when the miners returned to ork, which was a week ago yesterday, “'Presiient Mitchell, who was here over right, left for Wilkesbarre to-day be- fore the announcement was made. It in net known here what he thinks of the KGommission’s action. ECHO OF “SUICIDE HALL.” State Receives #1,000 Rond Forfeit on MeGurk Dive License. {Sprclal to The Evening World.) ALBA N. Y., Oct. 31.—State Com- mer. of Exelse Cullinan reports set he hag received $1,600 in payment cf the bond in the actlon brought by him against John Huonker and the wgrety on his liquor tax bond. Huonker held the Mquor tax certificate No, 295 Bowerq, New York, known cGurk's “Sutclde Hall," and vio- . tute! the Iquor tax law’ by selling Toner on Sunday and permitting hts premises to ‘become disorderly. The commissioner secured the revocation of 1 HIquor tax certificate by the Supreme Conry and then commenced this action ta mpcover the penal sum of Huonker's bond. ae ROBBED BY HIS “RELATIVE.” Cousin trom Colorado Came and cheater Missed Hin Jewelrs. Oliver Chichester, of No. 478 Lafayette avenue, Brooklyn, told the police at Headquarters to-day that he had heen rabbed of jewelry by an imposter, who tluimed to be a relative of his wife's mother, Chichester says the man told him he was Arthur Denning, and had come Kast from Grand Junction, ol., to visit hig. retatives. “When T asked him where he stopping.” says Chichester, to-day. told me he had Just come to town and hadn't located anywhere yet, so T asked hus. He remained over . When he left the house the next day, apparently to take a walk, it was discovered that he had taken a quan- tity of valuable Jewelry from the hotise.”’ ———___- KILLED BY TRA FRANKFORT, N. Y., Oct. 31.—Madi- mon P, Whitney's daughters joked with him Tuesday night because he told them how he wanted to be buried. Yes- lay he was accidentally killed by Rev. Mr. Slicer Outlines the Plans Which Will Be Followed by His Committee to Stem Stage Uncleanliness. WILL HELP OUT PARENTS. Those Seeking for Information as to the Character of Plays Which Their Children May Attend Will Be Kept Informed of the Truth. Rey. Thomas R. Slicer, Second Vice- President of the Actors’ Church Alll- ance, talked enthusiastically to-day of his new duties as a member of the committee whith is to determine which plays are fit and which are unfit from a church standpoint. Dr, Sifcer has Just returned from a vacation greatly changed in appearance, In place of the chin beard formeriy worn he now has a mustache. turned up at the corners and « short Vandyke. what will be done, but !t should be understood that our duties ure not in cause of the numerous requests from far afield from parents who writs to ministers asking that they be advised as to the proper plays for thelr children to ree when they come to New York Will Recommend Good Plays. “We are simply deluged with # things and in response {t fs on> hops to have 99 our list a number of good plays which we can h heartily resom- mend. , Tt will not be necessary for the mem- of the committee to visit the vari- ous theatres In order to form thelr judg ment, Such detion would be sharply criticised. We will decide by the char- acter of the literature of the plays and by the nature of che plot. “1 will say that In my opinion the Church needs the stage and the etage needs the Church, “The theatre should add primarily to, the Joy of life, and the person who goes | thore shonid come away either with a | lighter heart or a deeper reverence for | things holy “Now 0 the plays wileh should’ be | rst of ail, T should may, are ch depict flelt passion tahoned type of person whlch any | the i member audience would not sec to kno k the Home. “Another class that should be bat- {shed from the ptage are those fouaded | upon domestl: Infelicity, such as.@ hus. | band and wite loving azother wite and | ni) respectively. Pl the ame. clase 1 would put plays | woven about the lives of Parisian ad. | adventuresses. Bome of this latter kind | Neve of late taken New York oy storm. They have been produced tome. of our most reputable theatres And have been witnessed by some of Gur most reputable people, These plays bhould never have been approved. | "Aaguin, plays treating of the, frailties of humati nature are to be frowned upon For’ Instance, a certain play recently produced here had a bald effect inas- much am It caufed a spectator to, #0 away and commit auiclde—fust much m wrong act an formed the author's mo- five. ‘Tie only excuse thie unfortunate " that her mentu = woman had was rental on that she was! dition was such and pressed her so powerfully unable to restrain herself. Mra, Finke's Play a Model. { Now plays whigh show a reverence God are greatly to be commended for hat mach has been sald in the way of criticism of Mrs. Fiske's new pay, “Mary of Magdala.” This 1 thin! ‘a misfortune. Fro a here re et should believe that @ne vould come away from it feeling holler from having, aeen a portion of “hrist'a life portrayed. eee up ail plays will be tabooed by Us which’ are produced solely to coin fame and money out of the baser Dasslont, clement Scott, the London | eritts, who sald that there could be no | morality on the stage. Twill only eay that Scott is @ fool, Tam not prudish enough to say that young men should ON EVIL PLAYS. He maid: “As yet I do not Know just} In | JAMES McCREERY & CO. Misses’ Suits. Norfolk suits, made of fancy mixed cheviots, Jackets lined with silk, Pleated | skirts. Sizes 14 and 16 years, | 22.50. | Black melton cloth walking skirts,—wwith flare stitched | flounce. |Lengths 37 to 41 inches, | 500, |Children’s one and two piece dresses. Made of serge or cheviot. Sizes 4° to 14 years, 6.50. Full length Kersey Coats, with stitched strap seams and high roll collar. Col- ors,—blue, brown, castor | and red, Sizes 6 to 12 years, | | 7.50. Twenty-Third Street. JAMES McGREERY & CO. Millinery Dep't. } Sale of : dren’s Trimmed Hats, 2.85 to 7.50 value 4.50 to 10,00 Garnitures, Flower Hats, Favors and Head dress. Twenty-third Street. Blowy days are coming —but why wait until they do? We're anxious to show you some of these handsome bfack fot. ace a pretty ballet. ‘There can be more indecency on the stage in a streat dress than in a pretty effect heightened BROKER STEINBACH DEAD. Sentor Member of Wall Well Known. by a shortened skirt.” | | He Was Mirect Firm « Charles Steinbach, senior member of the Stock change fiom of Steinbach & Co. at No, i Wall wtreet. died to-day, Mr. Steinbach was w Known in the finantlal world and figured largely in the doings of the street. - Stern Brothers Juvenile Footwear Exelusive Designs, Finest Quality, Large Assortments Wron on sleeves, 3 to 8 yrs. HS’ SUITS of blue and black thibets, plain and mixed single and double breasted sack coats, 16 to 20 yrs., Value $12.90 ? OVERCOATS of oxford, black or vicuna cloth, 16 to 20 yrs., OVERCOATS of oxford frieze, Main Floor Annex ‘ : Special To-morrow BOYS’ CALF LACE SHOES, welted extension soles, MISSES’ KID BUTTON SHOES, patent tip, welted sole, ; $2.00 Latest Styles of Fall and Winter Apparel For Boys and Youths attend SUITS, mixed tweeds, cheviots, cassimeres Wy blue cheviots, extra trousers, 7 to 16 yrs. Value 7.50 y BOX OVERCOATS of navy blue or castor kerseys, $5.00 $7.50 $6.50 $9.75 Value $9.75 Value $8.90 Valueig14.50 $10.00, Thibet overcoats | And you'll be anxious to take \@ one at that price. We've set out to please the man that prefers his clothes if made to order, too—glad to say we're doing it. OLR NEW CUSTOM DEPARTNENT PB fs turning out nundreds of suits and overcoats from $12 up. We guarantee the Mt and quality of every Karment. 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No othér efforts for Saturday trade can begin to approach ours in importance. Men’s Fine $10 Overcoats at $5.50. | Positively from 9 A. M. Till 1 P. M. Only. | Of very fine Oxford Gray Melton, 44 inches long, the new style, loose fitting overcoat, has silk velvet collar; wide French facings, lining; considered good value at $10.00, sizes 35 to 42, between the hours of 9 A.M. and 1PM. to-morrow, at.... Men’s $4.00 Trousers at $2. ° te Strictly all-wool worsteds and cassimeres in very neat stripe effects, many exclusive pat- terns, each pair a model of perfection and equal to custom make; the trimming and workmanship are of the finest $4 values; sizes from 32 to 48 Watst, all lengths. MEN’S $7.50 SUITS AT $4.75. 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Blue Serge Pants at 39c. ks for itself but to give you an idea, We'l emically tested, warranted fast color, made with extra strony up hems- At 0 * uP. r., and being stocked up with composed of coat, vest and 1.98 9AM. tii P.M. say—made of 39c The suit sizes 5to 1 Only two Astounding Offers for Girls. Fositively from 9 A. M. Till 1 P. M. Only. Garments in *, and full le and cape style. Made from The Bes: Great Special! hours only a This grand special purch ase all-wool beaver cloth, full cape style, velvet piped, cloth faced kimono cuff; colors cast red: sizes 4 to 14; value $6.98, at only... 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Ali guod, glossy black, not woolly goods usually sold at such price; 15 in. Jong, worth 98c 17 in, long, worth $1.69, Saturday forenoon... ———— More wonderful values to-morrow, Offers that will n Dress Shapes at 35c., worth up to 98c. Big vaticty of shapes, materials and colors. Positively up to 98e, each, offered ata great special for four hours at, each k Ostrich Plumes. Stturday forenoon 49c 98c All new goods and thoroughly Libert to 25 ke an extremely lively sale. 35¢ 12c desirable, Values Ribbon Remnants. Fine All-Silk Ribbons in all the popular weaves, Satins, Taffeta, ete. ‘yd per ydeose ve all colors, worth up Gorsets, Ghildren’s Goats and. Bonnets. i { Pos sailor collar and braid trimming ; CHILDREN’S BONNETS—! ibely from 9 A. M. to 1 P. M. Only. Regular 75c. Gorsets at 39c. Made of tine quality Satins and Coutil, in long, medium and Empire styles, lace trimming top and bot- tom, bias gored, straight front, in pink, blue, white and drab, good value at 75c., for four hours at... Little Ghildren’s Fine Wool Goats at $1.49. In red, royal, brown and castor, very heavy lining of tine quality mercerized satin; made with buttons to match materials ; sizes 1 to 4 years; $2.39 value, at. ade of Bengaline silk ; in red, cream, brown and gobelin; trimmed with four rows shirring ; gathered crown ; full silk ruffle; $1.00 value, ateseesseeceesseseee ; 39c 1.49 69c 1.49) SORT TTT RT mR ere . : PORT ETRY P: co No i r ' Is i Yes. in society in style. | been take: | | admit tha is not nak en up thi | sensible o Sect CA wiped ou the Cara | You'll enjoy hearing more about it. F you ‘ta | And who If the rules | And you t | you can foll |. Bur te | hate to &! living on | draughts, | nephews hundred recond. wi jon living tong, shuMe off the mortal \Puzzlers, Hawe Your Wits :Sharpened! | INe OP-EYED pus, .thels if Mary for the esting phote for an ilust The story and pictures prove that soctety has at last got a little seni Iisa wonder it didn’t adopt the hij popotamus or the quanglewangle In- stead of the innocent lttle lamb! GIANT "A Live to be a hundred Since thelr long life they begun it ien't necessary, Some people are so stingy that they 12- page Extra Mag azine devoted to: the wonders of the great metropolis. Illustrated inC olors. oodies like runs ead-out dachshands, too ull-dogs reybounds rim, 1m— day 1 through! oles bright, pite-dogs white more set ng salaam, he nicest pat ve met ay yet lamb! jamb? lamb! and her little lamb were would be right little animal has 2 tas the to-day, they th nd the nose of the pug that was dont to loll on cushions !s out of joint, lamb, lamb, lamb" with the ‘o have one for a pet is to ut you are out of It, Socjety han of f for having t2k- s fad, which Is really quite ne aad has glyen many Inter- raphs to the Sunday World ted article on the sub- 1K inventor of the three-card game wae The man who thought of preen-goode had a brain not very amall, But the dandy of them.all, who fooled the publie so deflan’ Wes the man whose mammoth Intellect “thoughe up” the "Cardift -Gtant."* A good many of us remember that reat hoax, the biggest joke that was ever perpetrated on the unsnepecting Public. How it fooled every one, savants and scientists, antiquaries and asses, iconoclasts and {dlots, forms an inter- esting page in history. It's a story well worth retelling, too, and is es- pecially pat at this time, for the man who perpetrated the ‘Cardiff Giant’ has just met one individual he could not fool and has got the worst of the Jok In other words, he is defunct, de RDIFF t, dead. But the memory of iff Glant will ever be green. p from those who've done It, r once have blundered they furnish you, ink they're strenuous very, ow them if you want to, tye up the ghost, and Insist on and on. They won't sit in even If they do have expectant and nieces. They live to be a and seem to be just taking ind, Others, just as insistent coil at tender ages. However, the num- ber of old people—people who have fol- lowed strict rules of living till they “” have passed the century mark—is ea- tonishingly large when you come to Took them . as the Sunday World hes done, And what are the rules thet. they have followed? Well, they are dt- verse, but carefully alfted down, a the Sunday World has done, they form an instructive list. If you want to live to be a hundred read what the Sunday World's Congress of Centenariens has to say about It. Long life to you! With a that are And though all the pa missed hi quite @ remarkable person, this afeter, 80 read of the antic, Pxceadingly remarkable, Done by the romantic, M, Mary MacLane hi out In Butte, in the far Westera pinta, * Yes, Mary MacLane has a sister, wig,’ though she has not written a béok, baw done something very interesting. You may hear of it In next Sunday's World, $50.00 in Prizes in xt Sunday’s World. ,