THE SCRANTON TRIBUTE-TUESDAY MORNING, SEFfEMBER 11, 18a4. f One rounded v8 1 ' teaspoonful ' of j l does more "and better work if than a heaping $ v teaspoonful of others.Ef Vj ' Cleveland Caking Powder Co., New Yofk, ' $ Successor to Cleveland lirolhen. Jf Norrman& Moore FIRE INSURANCE 320 Wyoming Avenue DOU'T Save your COLLARS starobod ta the els Way, when yon ran have them don with eof pliable Buttonhole! tor TWO CENTS EACH. Lackawanna THE LAUNDRY New and Very Choice Line of El Trimmings Mears & Hagen 415 Lacka. Ave. If you want Carpets. Draperies, Wall Paper or Window Shades, come to us. We have a full line of goods, and our prices are very low. Williams k McAnulty 127 Wyoming Ave. ; CITY NOTES. Thirty-two new students entered Wood's college yesterday in the shorthand and baiiness departments. Today the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western company will pay Its employes at the Pyne, Taylor and Holden mines. The Girls' Friendly society will bold a lawn social and festival on the lawn next to St. Luke's church on Wyoming avenue this evening. James B. Mackle, with a big oompanv, appears at the Academy ot Music, Tnurs day evening, in "The Bide Show." Dia gram opens this morning at the box of fice. Remember the entertainment to be given, weatber permitting, this evening on the lawn adjoining St. Lnke's church, by the Girl's Friendly society, in aid of their rnnas lor enemy. The mortality report of the board of health for the past wees shows three new cases of typhoid fever, one new esse and one death from scarlet fever, and three new cases of diphtheria. There were twenty-seven deaths from all causes. SeDt. 25 is the data fixed for the conven tion of the Republicans of the Third Leg islative district The candidates for the legislative nomination are C P. O'Mallev. Olyphant; John Q. MoAskie, Dnnmore; mr. turner, or jermyn. and Mr. McCarthy, of Carbondale. Michael Conlon, aged 18 years, one of the four young men who assaulted Miohael Bretohel on Elm street Sunday night, was arrested yesterday and committed tojnil to await the results of Bretcbel's wounds'. List evening the Moses Taylor hospital Officials said his Condition was not Hflrinnn At a meeting of the Volunteer Firemen's asionaiion to ds nem tomorrow evening in Durr's hall the picnio committee will recommend that the outing be held at Central park, Sept. 25, the day of the par ade of the city fire department. The old Neptune double-decker hand engine, re named tbs Dr. George B. Throop, ig being repaired and repainted and will be on ex hibition during the day. It is proposed to have Charles Roesler, the well known vet- sran flrAmnn. ItAlAGtl Rrnur anA ili.nlnw tv. old machine's water-throwing power as one oi ms uay s atiraguoas ai me garden Pabbt's Milwackkb Beer, cool and sparkling, at lxbman's, Spruce street WOOD'S COLLEGE Of Baaloesa aad Shorthand. The best business since the college was trgamzed. Both sessions largely attended, v 15.000. - This year a large number of people find ' It Inconvenient to pay lor the scholarship on entering. The management has set aside a fund of $5,000 to accommodate those Who wish to pay on the instalment plan. .... Persons Interested are Invited to call F. E. Wood, Principal. SMITH Democratic Slate Makers Waiting for His 'Answer at 2:19 this Mornlni WHAT HIS ACCEPTANCE MEANS A Candidate Would Not Be Named for Judge in the Event of Mr. Smith Accepting a Place at the Head of the Ticket Professor Howell's Reasons for Declining to Become a Candi date. The Demooratio slate makers found themselves in a quandary last night. Prof. George Howell sent a letter to them declioing to be a candidate for congress and this coming on the heels of the American declination caused great uneasiness among the Democratic chiefs. At 2 o'clock tbis morning they were uncertain as to what they should do and devoutly wished that the conven tion was at least a week away. After Professor Howell's declination the slate-makers got together again and by midnight it was decided to make an effort to induce ex-Judge Smith to beoome a candidate for con gress. John E, Roche wasdispatehedina cab to bring Mr. Smith to the Seran ton House and at 2.15 tbis morning ex Sberlff Robinson. Sheriff Fahey, Col onel Fitziimmons. Senator McDonald, H. T. Eoebler, George S. Horn and William Craig were anxiously awaiting the appearance of Mr. Smith and Mr. Roche. While the slate-makers were at work yesterday many prominent Democrats were discussing the availability of Edi tor E. J. Lynett for the congressional nomination. If Mr. Smith accepts the congres sional nomination, no candidate will be named lor Judge. t'ROFESSOB HOWELL8 INTERVIEWED. Professor George Howells was seen by a Tbibdne reporter last evening and be gave the following reasons for re fusing to accept the Democratic nomi nation for congress: "I have declined to have my name presented for the Democratic congres sional nomination and my decision is Irrevocable. The party leaders were so notified by me tonight. I would folly appreciate the honor of being selected as the party s candidate for so impor tant a position, bat my reasons for de clining to have my name suggested in the convention oan certainly not be questioned by any conservative man.' W hen asked by tbe reporter to state his reason for refusing to become a candidate, Professor Howell siid: "1 have aspirations in my profession ss a teacher in wbioh I am and would be more interested than in politics. I was nevsr active in the politioal world and have no inclination to begin now. At present all my spare time is engaged in the preparation of two pedagogical works, one on psychology and another on philosophy of numbers. It is my ambition to succeed profes sionally rather than shine politically. "Another reason, and an important one, is that I am not financially pre pared to meet the expenses of a vigor ous eampaign. If the two reasons I have mentioned did not exist I sheuld not have any excuie for declining to accepr, bnt under these conditions I have no alternative." LET THE D0WHIN6S STAND UP. Minnesota Han Who Wants Informa tion Concerning Them. Prothonotary Pryor yesterday re ceived the following letter and has handed it to the aewspapers for publi cation. He would be pleased to reoeive correspondence from any person who may be able to give any information regarding the persons inquired about Hastings, Minn., Sept. 6, 1694. To Clarence E. Pryor, Prothonotary, Scranton, Pa. Dsar Sir: I desire to learn the where abouts of the two brothers and one sister of David Downing. Downing was born and raised in Maryland, and came west In the forties, settling in Minnesota. The name of one brother is William Downing, home in Pennsylvania. Please inform me whether any of the family are in your county. I have information of interest to such relatives, lours very truly, Jesse S. Field, Hastings, Dakota county, Miun. . Miss Hardenbersb'a Pianoforte Echool Re-opens Monday, Sept. 17. A thoroughly high grade school for the study of the piano-forte, theory, harmony, musical his tory and analysis; in the famous Mason system of technic, Virgil Practice Clavier and the higher art of musical interpreta tion. A special training course for teachers. 437 Wyoming avenue. 5 Bros.' Shoe Store Will be closed all day today to arrange for the great sale of Binghamton shoes. Bale opens Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Qentleman. Call and see onr fall styles of wing tipped shoes, in calf, russett, patent leather and pig skin. Commonwealth Shoe store, Washington avenue. City and School Taxes, 1894. The city and school tar duplicates for the year 1894 are now In my hands for collection. Persons wishing to pay can do so now, or any person requiring state ments of taxes by giving ward and loca tion of property wil) be promptly answered. R. O. Brooks, City Treasurer. MnniclDul building, Washington avenue. Office hours from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m., ex cept 8atuurday this offioe will be closed . at noon. SOiNBEFO Suggested to the Grand Jury by Judge Gun ster In His Charge. MATRONS FOR THE COUNTY JAIL t ' III! That Is a Change That in Judge Gunster's Judgment, Is Necessary. He Also Suggests That the Pris oners Should Be Separated An Enlargement of the Court House Is Considered Advisable. Judge Gunster's charge to the grand jury yesterday was a thoughtfully pre pared address. Court opened at 10 o'clock and the nsual hour of begin ning aotlve business dnring grand jury week being 2 o'eloek in the afternoon, There was a little delay in starting the machinery of the law, many of the constables, believing they bad plenty of time on hand, were slow in making their returns and Judge Guuster re buked several of them. Judge Gunster appointed John Gib bons, jr., foreman of the grand jury and then began his address. He said that if the law were observed to the extent that the constables report it to be, Lackawanna county ought to he proud of itself. The potnt In his oharge on which Judge Gunster laid special stress was the need of a sick ward at the couuty jail to care for wounded prisoners brought there. The court, be feared, exceeded its powers in grunting leave to remove prisoners from the county jail to the hospital, although the case was sufficiently seri ous to warrant it. Tbe colonizing of prisoners at the jail was another topic on which be spoke at length. This should be the case where children and accidental prisoners sre sent to tbe jail. There should be a separate wing for them from the one where Inmates serving sentences are confined. MATRON FOR TOE JAIL. A matron and a few female wardens should be appointed, as there are many female prisoners confined, and tbe limited attention they reoeive should not be the oase. Jndge Gunster spoke impressively on tbe subject of separating tbe inmates. It is wrong to pan up a moral persor. with one who may be steeped in crime. Then again there are many persons sent to jail for months being unable to furnish bail while awaiting trial. These are not always criminals and should not be regarded as sue a until convicted. Turning away from this penological snbjeot Jndge Gunster turned bis at tention to the need of enlarged facili ties at tbe conrt bouse. Two addi tional jury rooms are needed, likewise another conrt room. Court is in ses sion now three-fifths of tbe year and requires greater accommodations. After bidding them do full justice in all cases brought to their disposition Jndge Gnnster delivered the jury over to tbe district attorney. OPENING CAMPAIGN. Central Republican Club Arranging for a Large Meeting. At last night's meeting of tbe Central Republican club, Thursday evening, Sept. 87 was selected to ratify the state and connty Republican tiokets at a large meeting to be held in the olub's rooms. Resolutions were adopted substan tiating the wisdom of the selection of Major Everett Warrsn to tbe presi dency of the State Lesgus of Republi can clnbs. Within a few days the headquarters of the State league will be established in tbe Central Republi can Cinb rooms and will be oontinned there indefinitely. It is proposed to make the meeting of Sept 27 a prononnoed campaign opener, which will be addressed by many prominent speakers. The en gaging of speakers was referred to the campaign committee with full power in tbis and other matters involved in the preparations inoident to the mset- ,n- .AT THE THEATRES. This evening "A Breezy Time" will be produced at the Academy of Musio. There Is no let-up in the fun-making from tbe first rising of the curtain until the going down of the same. Songs, dances, jokes, comical situations and more comical actors follow each other with bewilder ing raDiditv. E. B. Fitz. as Reuben Merri field, is the chief of tbe fun makers, his jolly countenance and immutable smile be. ins enough to set his bearers in a roar. Katbrya Webster is right with blm all the time and divided honors easily, t t t "A Texas Steer," the attraction at the Academy of Music tomorrow evening, is familiar to Scranton t beater-goers, who have on several occasions been amused by its odd conceits. No one who appreciates keen, witty yet stlngless satire, can fail to enjoy the ton Hoyt has put together under tbe title of "A Texas Steer." From the "hurrah" with which Maverick Brander is unwillingly elected to congress, to, and through the excruciatingly funny scenes of bis initiation into naiioual politics, and the initiation of his family into society, his Texan family furnishes fun fast and furious, - t. t t . . George C. Jeuks says he has never written so (rood a play as "The Side Show. or Wait for the Wagon," in which that clever character comedian. James B, Mackle, is starring tbis season, and which will be the attraction at the Academy of Music, Thursday evening. Wherever pro duced both star and play have made the most profound impression and tbe per formance is claimed as one or tne popular hits of the season. Mr. Mackle is well known here, ai everywhere, as the best exponent of character comedy on tbe American stage, liis clever danoing and facial contortion has made Mr. Mackle tamous from Maine to California. Nothing finer or more catchy is to be seen on tbe contemporaneous stage. The engagement here is sore to prove a profitable one to the star, and a delight to lovers of pure unadulterated fun. Be opening of Normal School. The fall term of the East Strondsburg State Normal school opened -under moat favorable circumstances again this year. Fully as many have enrolled as last year and many are coming on tbis week, whioli will place the enrollment beyond that cf last year at this time. Professor Park, a graduate of tbe Drexel institute, will have charge of tbe work in manual training and will introduce clay modeling, plaster paris casting aud mechanical drawing. COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS' HOME. Cornar Stone Will Be Laid with Im pressive Ceremonies at Bina-hamton. In tbe month ot Ootober tbe grand master, assisted by tbe Grand Lodge of Free and Aooepted Masons of New York state will lav tbe corner stone of the Commercial Travelers' Home asso ciation, In Binghamtou. Invitations from tbe Mason's com mittee of Binghamtou, whioh will have in charge tbe eremoulea attending tbe corner stone laying, have been sent to si! the lodges in the vlslnlty and throughout New York state, that the ocoason may be largely attended by Masons and made notable through their interest In tbe affair. It is probable that many Scranton Masons will be present The Binghamtou lodge has arranged to provide entertainment and dinner for visiting brethren on the day of the ceremony. Governor Flower will bs present ss will also the governors of adjoining states, and Chaunuey M. Depew is an nounced ss the orator of the day. Strenuous effort is being made to as oure tbe attendance of President Cleve land, with fair prospect of success. Tbe parade will occur early in the af ternoon, and it is anticipated that 15, 000 commercial travelers will be in line. The Commercial Travelers' Home Association of America is a national organization composed of commercial men and the home is intended to be similar in soope to the Masonlo home. DEGAN CASE RECALLED Meadow Brook Water Company Asks for an Extension of Time to Construct a Reservoir. The application of the Meadow Brook Water company for an exten sion of time in constructing a reservoir on the Stafford Meadow brook was ar gued yesterday in the main court room before Judges Gunster aud Edwards. Yesterday's proceedings in the case re called tbe famous Degan case. Degan, who owns a farm in Roaring Brook township adjoining tbe Scran ton city line, bas been at variance with the officers of the water company, in sisting that they were depriving him of certain property and timber land, and in defense of what he asserted to be bis right, a few years ago he drove off the employes of the Seranton Gas and Water company at the point ot a gun. The Meadow Brook Water company was chartered Dec. 27, 1887. nnder the set of 1870, and immediately began to build its reservoirs. Afterward the enlarged demand for water by the growing pnblio necessitated the build ing of another large storags reservoir. The act of assembly nnder which the oompany was shattered was later amended under ths act of 1889 and in its provisions the company was re quired to complete its works within seven years, otherwise its charter and property would be confiscated to tbe commonwealth. The company applied tor an extension ot time to complete the additional reservoir and ex-Judge Smith, then ou the bench of tbis county, allowed the attorneys of the company to argue the case. Attorneys Alfred Hand and W. J. Hand represented the company and Aglb Rlcketts, of Wilkes- tsarre, tbe plaintiff, Mr. Degan. At torney Rioketta filed a bill in equity and reasons for a preliminary injunc tion and tbe first hearing was called up yesterday. Attorney W. J. Hand opened tbe case for tbe water company anil argued the law as interpreted by Judge Smith, who so oonstrned it as to raise a grammat ical point in the wording of the act The relation ot a relative pronoun In the clause to its proper antecedent raised a point whether ths company was legally allowed to apply for an ex tension of time after five years had elapsed from the date of granting let ters patent. Tbe application of the water company for extension was filed not earlier than between six aud seven years from tbe date of issuaaoe of let ters patent, but Judge Smith ruled tbst it was a proper proceeding to make such application any time withta seven years. Tbis was tbs point that kept a half hour's legal eros9fire going yesterday before the attorneys on both sides sgreed to adjourn the case until Mon day, Oct 1. Mr. Ricketts in arguing the unten able ground of Judge Smith's rulings Introduced ludicrous clippings from some of the Wilkes-Barre newspapers, PRESBYTERIAN PASTORS' UNION. Beorganisi After Vacation and Heatings Will Be Held Weekly. The Presbyterian, Ministers' aesocia tion reassembled yesterday after vaca tion term at tbe residence of Rev. Dr. S. C. Logan, on Quinsy avenne. Those present were Rev. George E. Gnild, of Providenoe ;Kev. Charles K.Kobinson.D. D.. Rev. Mr. Shaw, of Arehbald; Rv. R. G. Jones, Hyde Park; Rev. a C Logan, D.D., Rev. T. N. Cann.Rev. E McLane, Elmhurst; Rev. W. J. Will iams, Dnnmore; Rev. L. Dana, Italian missionary, and Rev. D. ;H, Brooks, Wilkes-Barre. The following officers for the ensuing year were eleoted: Kev. George E. Guild, president; Rev. W. J. Will iams, Vice president; Rev. C. E. Rob inson, treasurer; Rev. S, C. Logan,sec tary. Tbe meeting considered the question of sppropriating funds to country chnrches for mission work snd steps were taken for payment of the quota due to Sash church. A discussion was held as to the benefits and experiences of ministers' vacations and rsrions pastors gave highly entertaining inci dents of their recent vaOations. Tbe meetings will now be held on eaoh Monday excepting the Monday devoted to tbe general pastors union. Bill books, memorandums, time books and blank books, in stock or made to or der. Pratt's Book Store. Closed, The 5 Bros.' shoe store, all day today, to arrange for great sale of Binghamton shoes. More Pillsbury Flour sold than any other brand made In tbe United States. Oxford. Bagster, . International and family Bibles. Pratt's Book 8tork. Grapes 10 pound baskets, 25c. Fancy Delaware?, 25c. Watermelons Large, ripe Melons, 15c. JOc. each. Fancy Peaches to CHEAP. You buy rect if you buy of us. di- LG.COURSEH, 429 Lacka. Ave. i conn point How Iwo Lengths of Ralls Hake a Rail road. ONLY WANTED TWO FRANCHISES Last Week's Council Was in a Bad Humor, So the Traction Company Gets One Franchise or Nothing. They Take the Franchise The Story Reveals a Pretty Plot and the Company's Proverbial Modesty. Msyor Connsll has reoalled his let ter of about two months' ago revoking the Scranton Traction company's fran chise to build new lines of railroad on the South Side. His.aotloa is another chapter in the select eounoil's indefin ite postponement last week of an ordi nance granting a franchise to the Val ley Passenger railway ;oompany to build snd operate a trolley line on tne South Side. Tbis ordinance involved tbe lame territory bnt different streets from that which was revoked by the mayor who now recalls the action. On Jan. 23 tbe Scranton Passenger Railway company, leased by the Trac tion company, obtained a franchise for extending its lines on the South Side. A olaust requited that work should be begun within three months. About two months ago Mayor Connell was in formed that the company bad not con formed to the commencement clause and bis letter revoking the franchise was tbe result. No effort wss made by the Traotion company to review it uutil the select oonncll meeting of Thursday night. Mr. Mauley then introduced a measure granting the Valley Passenger Railway company, also leased by the Traotion company, tbe privilege of building new lines on various South Side streets in tbs same territory involved by the mayor s letter of revokement. beveral speeches not at ull complimentary to tbe company were delivered and action upon the matter was indefinitely post poned. It hss sinoe developed that the Traction company bas no particular reason for desiring the passage of tbe second ordlnsnoe. DELICACY OF THE COMPANY. The whole affair, though rather in tricately interwoven, reveals the his toric delicacy of tbe company toward asking a favor until a first resort has failed. In tbis case the first resort might be construed as an nnsuooesafnl attempt to whip the devil around the stump. While waiting for the passage of the measure of last week, the Traction company were secure in the knowledge that its tracks, if but for a few rods, bad been laid in Hemlock street in ao cordanoo with the time clause in the January franchise. The oompany convinoed the mayor that suoh was tthe case and hla recall of the revoking letter is the result. In uemiook street two lengths of rails set upon ties and spiked were laid within tnree months after seouring tbs fran chise. City Solicitor Torrey advised tbe mayor that tbis fact was sufficient to substantiate the company's claims. The possibilities of tbe affair might in the future have been more interest ing than its plainer recital now. If tbe company bad secured the recent ordin ance and had laid two lengths of rails it would have owned two . valuable franchises. Yesterday a permit wss issued by Street commissioner burst psrmittlng tbe oompany to begin Its construction work on tbe new lines. The aomoanv also secured a permit to repair its Green Kidge Suburban and Dnnmore lines along Spruce street, between Wyoming and Adams Avenues, and along Adams avenue to Gibson street Luther Leagues, Take Notice. Train leaves for tbe convention at White Haven on the Central Rai road of New leave white Haven at 8. 85 p. m., arriving ut iu.-j. r are lor ronna trip i. w. Mr. A. Gross, the former organist at St. Peter's cathedral, is ready to receive pu pils who wish to study music. Rear of 718 Auams avenue. The $40,000 School House for Colnmbia avnnnA tin. Vwum 1t mnA will be commenced immediately. There are tin a iew iors leu at a low price. Arthur Frothinoham, Office, Theater Lobby. RnnU Anil tlfatnr mnnldm.. wall nr ceiling decorations, In water colors and It K . o . i iiuBuiti rouui. ounieiDinir nnw. Pratt's Book Stors. Ladler. CloainCf ont mimotf nrfnril and niutl dluchers at reduced prices. Also ladies' oug, lozeu, congress razor toes, pretty Commonwealth building. A large line of new books and novels at hair price. Pratt's Book Stork. WAKE UP Buy one of Berry's Best Alarm Clocks THE JEWELER. 417 Lacka. Avenue. BI HATS p 1 AT DUNN'S Best Seta of Teeth,$8.oo .Including tbe painless extracting of teeth, by an entirely new pro- 0HLV $1 BERRY S. O. Snyder, D.D.S. 185 WYOSUNQ WE. gllUIIIUlllllllllllllUillllllllllllllllllS I CREAM CITY S 75 a a ft FLOUR BIN AND SIFTER CO lbs. 100 lbs H.Battln&Co. 120 PKNSf AVENUE. uaaaaiasuuBBiUBiBiiiiaigiiiEiHuaiiiR New -AT- Woolworth's. Ton will be surprised how good a broom we oau soil you at 10c. Better Brooms at !c.to25o. Cabbage Cuttors, a gool one 15c Decorated English B erry Saucer M So Decorated Wax Candles 10c Wine 01sses , Sc. Glass Berry Saucers 8c. Lamp Chimneys 8c, Band Tumblers , 3c. China Egg Cups 8c. Individual Butter Dishes So. A new Child's Chair, In either pink, blue or whlto enamel finish a beauty, for.. (1.00 Five O'olock Tea Kettles-all brass with alcohol lamp, complete. A beauty for. 1.B9 Cut Qiaos Tumblers, per dozen 100 Cut Glass Toothpick Holdor 45 Cut Glass Oil Bottl 1 Cut Glass Uandlod Olive Dish 2.39 New line Stand Lamps, Fine Decora tions, from. 9So.up C. S. W00LW0RTH, 319 Lacka. Ave. 100 Different styles in The newest things and all latest shades FOR $2.50 Come early and have your pick. J. BOLZ 138 "Wyoming Ave. Next to Dime Bank. Look over your Furs and see that they are all right before the cold weather sets in. Have them repaired by a Furrier. J. BOLZ. w$mmkM mm Goods September Is Here And pretty soon you will commence to think of FALL FOOTWEAR. BANISTER wants you to watch for the many surprises in the NEW FALL LINES. His BOYS' AND GIRLS' SHOES are the best that can be made and will cost you no more than you are njw paying for inferior shoe3. It will pay you to trade at 01 HIQTEH'? id I Lit u 1 La Early Fall Styles in Millinery, Cloaks, Men's Hats, Neckwear, etc. General agents for Dr. Jaeger's Woolett Goods. ( BROWN'S BEE HIVE 224 LACKAWANNA AVE. OSLAWD'S 128 Wyoming Avo. A FRENCH COUTEL CORSET FOR 58c. On exhibition In onr wludor- 8B THEM. OFFSBS the bi business education ot any Uetttatlon of Its kind in the country, at mini mom cost. The pro prietors are Initrao tors with yean of ex perience and know tbsnsceesrUes of the business work. In strootlon Is thor ough and practical Oollsa-e bnlldlnsU a beautiful structure, wsil ventilated and possessed of ali modern ooa vi olences and is located on Conrt Hons Square. Day and Evening Sesiions. will open MONDAY. SEPTEMBER & Onr Journal tells all about us and eat methods. Send ns you same and foa will get it by mail. Buck, Whitmore & Go. s PROPRIETORS tor, ndams k and Linden Street We are now prepared to do business at our new build ing, 322 Washington Ave EUREKA LAUNDRY CO. COME AND BEE TJS CONCERNING THE PRINTING YOU NEED BOON. We can please your taste ani wants. Get an estimate. Tbe Scranton Tribune Job Dept. ' Lackawanna and Wyoming Aves. Hats,Caps, Jack ets, Umbrellas, Dresses, Gossamers, &c. 1h 1 - i