THE SCRANTON TJIIBT7NE MONDAY MORNING..' JUNE 10, 1S95.
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WILKES-BfiRRE.
The Tribune has opened a branch of
floe at No. 29. Liinms building; I'utilio
Square, Wilkos-Hurre, for tho transaction
of business. The publishers iroposo to
extend tho circulation of Tho Tribune In
Wilkes-Barre antl surrounding towns,
and to that end will present a vory com
plete department of Luzerne county news.
For success In this undertaking depend
ence is placed solely upon tho superiority
of Tho Tribune as a purveyor of all tho
news of tho day domestic, foreign, local,
commercial nnd financial. The general in
terests of tho people of Wllkos-Hnrro and
the Wyoming valley will have In The Trib
une an earnest advocate, editorially and
otherwise. It Is tho purpose of the pub
lishers to Isstto a newspaper as valuable
to the general public as the metropolitan
dallies, nnd deliver it to the pcoplo
throtmhout northeastern Pennsylvania
from thrive to live hours ea'-lier than the
Philadelphia and New York papers can
Teach them.
NOW THE SENSATIONAL.
V'na Thcro Corruption In tho New Court
llotiso iMnttcr? A Newspaper's Story.
Yesterday's Sunday News-Pcaler con
tained a startling statement, which
must either be speedily confirmed or
absolutely refuted. Monday last was
the time fixed by the court for the hear
ing: In the injunction proeoedltiirs re
straining the county commissioners
from accepting bids for the proposed
new court house. A postponement un
til Saturday was agreed to. On Satur
day a further postponement to next
Wednesday was had. Attorneys Pal
mer, Bennett and Halscy, r-.i!;vsenline;
the petitioners for an Injunction, It was
alleged had made some startling dis
covery. According to the statement of
the News-Dealer, on Friday last 8onw
witnesses were examined at Attorney
Palmer's office at which wcro present
only the attorneys representing the pe
titioners, the attorneys for tho county
commissioners, anil the commissioner:!
themselves and a stenographer. One of
the witnesses examined, as tho Xews
Dealed alleges, was James M. Xurrbi,
the commissioners' clerk, who Is rep
resented as having made a confession
of corrupt collusion between the com
missioners' office and Architect Mayers,
by which the first yiO.000 paid to Meyers
was divided. Norris M represented as
declaring that when the second $3,000
was paid to Meyers the latter's son, ac
companied by Norris, went to one of
the banks and secured the money.
Norris received a portion of it, another
portion was given to a certain woman,
and the balance handed over to one of
the county commissioners. Norris
wouId not say in what proportions the
$5,000 was divided, nor to which one of
th commissioners the payment was
made.
On Saturday morning, says the News
Dealer, Attorney Palmer submitted
the statement of Norris to Judges Kice
and Lynch, but the reporters of the
press were not permitted to see the
document.
It Is also alleged that Norrls tendered
his resignation as chief clerk of the
commissioners several days ago, but
even this could not he confirmed yester
day. The News-Dealer alleges that one
of the county commissioners informed
its reporter that Chief Clerk Norris had
resigned, that he had been drinking
very heavily of late, that he Is not men
tally in a condition to be responsible
for what ho says, and that his evidence
as given at Pelmer's office is absolutely
false; that neither Norris nor either of
the county commissioners rjcelved any
portion of the money rail to Architect
Meyers, that they do not expect any
of it.
This startling senration Is given for
what It may be worth. As above stat
ed, it was Impossible yesterday to con
firm it. 'Neither of tho attorneys In the
case nor the commissioners would talk,
and Norris was reported too sick to see
any one. , The whole truth will come
out on Wednesday, possibly sooner.
For the sake of the good name of the
county It Is hoped that the News
Dealer's statement is greatly exagger
ated, and that there was no actual
criminal collusion between any one in
the commissioners' office and Architect
Meyers. This whole business has been
bad enough without any criminal fea
ture. SUNDAY CLOSING.
An Effort to lie Made to Limit Business
On the Sabbath.
It is understood that an organized ef
fort in behalf of Sabbath observance
will be made In Wilkes-Barre. Here,
as in other cities and towns, certain
classes of business are conducted on
Sundays as on other days of the week.
The drug stores, cigar stores and con
fectionaries are the principal places
that remain open seven days a week.
Other places of business the, as a rule,
closed on the Sabbath. It1 Is said that
a larger proportion of the saloons are
really closed in Wilkes-Barre on Sun
days than in any other city of equal
size in the state. How true this Is the
writer does not know. Rev. Mr. Dony,
who created such a etlr in Scranton a
year ago, preaciied on Sunday observ
ance In the Filrnklin Street Methodist
Episcopal church yesterday morning,
and It Is understood he will direct the
miJvament for Sunday observance here.
A canvass has already been made of
the drug stores, and It Is said all but
two agteed to limit their Sunday busi
ness, to the compounding of prescrip
tions and the sale of medicines. Tho
so;la water fountain will probably prove
to be the stumbling block here as It did
in Scranton In the memorable crusade
lapt year. The Law and Order society
now being organized by such men as
John Willis Hollenback, William L.
Conyngham, Morgan B. Williams, G. S.
Bennett, Charles A. Miner, George P,
Loomls, J. B. Woodward and others,
will encourage and assist In the proper
enforcement of the laws, but Mr. Dony
will depend more largely on the aid of
the pastors of the several churches.
MAJOR BKODHEAD.
Pccth of An Ex-Officer of tho Guard nnd
ex-Mcmbcrof tho Legislature
The announcement on Saturday
morning that Major William H. Brotl
head was dead caused great surprise.
It was known 'that he was dn poor
health, but no one expected his death at
this time. In 1S86 he recruited Com
pany A, Ninth regiment, National
Guard of Pennsylvania, and served as
its captain until 1893, when he- was
elected major of tJie regiment, holding
that position for one year, when he
resigned. Two years ago last fall he
was elected to represent the Wilkes
Barre district in the legislature, and
served one term. About a year ago he
. wa1 sudfemly and unexpectedly pros
trated in his health and never recov
ered his former physical vigor. Last
December Major Brodhead was mar
ried to Miss Van Tossel, of Bloomsburg,
and has been residing dn this city since.
The funeral will take place this after-no-ja
at 2 o'clock from the residence
isbbors
of his father, Daniel Brodhead, 120 Park
avenue, and will be attended by the
field, staff, line officers and noiv-oonv
mlssioned staff of the Ninth regiment
In uniform, an order. to that effeot hav
Ing been Issued by Colonel Price, com
mending the regiment.
THE MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
Programme for Tuesday nnd Wednes
day nt tno Ninth Kcslincnt Armory.
Following Is the programme for tho
great two days' musical event this
week, under the nusplcles ot tne i.un
coidla soclty, of Wilke-s-Barre:
Tuesday Morning Session Composi
tion, four part song for female voices,
words to be original and In Kngllsh.
Prize, given by Klara Schumann club,
-ir.
l'lano solo, "Value Santlmentalc,
Thome (for persons under ll years of
age). Trlze, $1,0 and a present, gift of
3. G. Martin.
Baritone solo, "The Arena," key of C
minor, itoeckel. Prize, $10.
For chkvs not lcs3 than 17" nor over
200 voices, "Hlusnoms Born of Teeming
Sprimrtlme," from St. Ludmilla. Prize,
$:;oi. To successful leader, chair, gift
of Vcorhls Murray.
Afternoon Sespion Tenor solo, "Our
Old I'.ood-bye." key of F, Sydney Shaw.
Prize $U.
Violin f olo, 'Fantaisle Lucia," Jullua
Welfs (for poisons under 18 years of
ngi I. Prize Jl.'i and a set of books, gift
of Puckry Brothers.
For male chorus, not lies than forty
or over liftv voices, "Th? Druids," Dr.
Parry. Trlze $230. To successful leader
$10 and gold metal, gift of T. C. Parker,
To unsuccessful leaders S10 each.
Evening Session "Haydn's Sea
son;" will be rendered by the Wilkes-
Ba.re oratoria soc'.fty. under the-
leadership of Dr. It. J. J. .Mason.
Wednesday Morning Session Soprano
solo, "O, Come Hither," D. J. J. Mason.
Priz. $10.
Piano solo. "Tarentelle Op. 20," S. B.
1TI1U (for persons under 20 years of
np:e). Prize, $13 und chair, gift of C. C.
llout-eniek.
For choirs not lest than 73 nor over
100 voices, "The Kansumed of the
Lord," from Oratorio De Profunda
D. J. J. Mason, rrlae $200. To success
ful leader $10 and gold mrtaJ, gift of
Mrs. Heyer. To unsuccessful leaders
$10 each.
Fur female choir, not less than
twenty nor over thirty voices, "Annie
Laurie," arranged by Dudley Buck.
Prize, $100. To successful leader $10
and piano lamp, gift of B. G. Car
penter & Co. To unsuccessful leaders,
$10 each. '
Artern -ion Session Contralto solo,
"Why Beatof-t So, O Heart?" key of E.
Tosti. Prize, $10.
For choirs not less than 173 nor over
200 voices fa) "Gloria from Mass in G,"
Beethoven. (b) "Solrl liuy from
Opera Columbia." MacKenzie. Prize,
$1,000. To succes-fui leader $30 and gold
met.il; girt of Clark & Engle. To un
successful leaders, $30 each. Solo paits
In tho "Gloria" to be sung by the whole
choir.
Evening Session T.e Oratorio so
ciety 'will render Dr. Mason's opera,
Catoln.'The Ma.ld of Ofyntlfa."
The four session will be presided over
respectively bv Hon. Charles A. Miner,
Hon. M. B. Williams, E. W. Lawall
and Hon. L. A. Watres, of Scranton.
THE WATER QUESTION.
A Long Suffering but Very Patient Com
mtniity Still Patient.
For years the people of Wilkes-Barre
had a standing complaint against the
companies supplying the city with
water. When the Wilkes-Barre water
company secured possession of the
great reservoir at Huntsvllle it was
confidently and hopefully predicted
that the water problem had been solved
and that thenceforth the city would
have an abundant supply of .excellent
water. The supply has been abundant,
undoubtedly, but the quality is vile.
Tha water has been analyzed repeated
ly and found to contain nothing that is
injurious to health, but it smells bad
and tastes worse. The company" has
for several months been engaged In the
construction of filters, but they are
not yet completed, and will not be be
fore July. The filters are said to bo
the best that can be' constructed nnd
will thoroughly purify the water, but
unless they also improve the smell nnd
taste of the fluid the complaints will
continue. The "Water company has ex
pended a vast amount of money In its
endeavor to supply this city, but It has
not succeeded In giving the people good,
palatable water. Hundreds of citizens
purchase their drinking vater from
wagons, and a lively trade is carried
on in water brought here from Glen
Summit and spings elsewhere. Those
who cannot afford this luxury are com
pelled to use the vile water that comes
through the Water company's pipes.
AS TO QUAY COUNTY.
Somo Townships Tlmt Should Not Bo In
cluded In tho New One.
The people in the Hazleton region
had some Justification for wanting a
new county. They are not conveniently
located to do business n.t it he nlrl num.
ty seat. A visit from Hazleton to
vv llkes-Barre involves tho traveling of
about a hundred miles and four hours
in tha oars. Now when the managers
run the lines of the proposed new coun
ty they should be mindful that they do
net millet upon the people of other
sections the same inconvenience of
which they have eo long complained
themselves. It Is understood that they
contemplate.taklng into the new coun
ty the townnhlps of Salem, Union and
portions of Newport and Conynghnm.
It cannot be denied that the people
of these townships are located much
mora conveniently to Wilkes-Barre
than to Hazleton, and doubtless nine
tenths of them do not want a change.
It is apparently not necessary to come
so far up the river to secure the nec
essary 400 equnre miles. A few more
townships might better bo taken from
Schuylkill, if necessary. Schuylkill
has nearly as much territory as Lu
zerne and could easily give up say 150
of its 840 square miles.
Tho Rico Boom.
The committees appointee! to visit
neighboring counties to secure endorse
ments for Judge Rice In his candidacy
for Judge ot the new Superior court re
port that they find public sentiment al
most unanimous in favor of his ap
pointment. '
BRIEF NOTES.
Next Saturday the Altogether club of
Wilkes-Barre will have their annual
picnic at Hanover park.
The German Catholio societies of
Pennsylvania will hold their annual
state convention in this city next week,
and the event will bring here a large
body of representative men.
A horse attached to a light wagon
belonging to a Hanover township farm
er, ran away on Friday evening at
Newtown, ran through half a 1 dozen
streets and Anally, demolished the
DoWd the
wagon. Tbe farmer and a companion
were slightly hurt.
The 14-year-old Italian boy of Pitts-
ton, who accidentally shot Thomas
Sweeney one day last week, was on
Saturday held by Judge Rice for trial
on the charge of involuntary man
slaughter. Miss Maggie MaMaiius, an estimable
young lady of this city, aged 22 years,
has been removed to the Danville asy
lum. Her friends say her mind became
unbalanced by a too absorbing devotion
on the subject of religion.
The late Itlchard Sharpe, of this city,
lenves his entire fortune of more than
$2,000,000 to his family. There is not a
single bequest. Mr. Sharpe, however,
dispensed liberally of his wealth to
charitable' institutions during his life
time. PLYMOUTH.
Miss Lydla Mutchler spent Sunday
among friends at Harvey's Lake.
.Miss Trllblo Smith and Harry White
head, of Wnpwallopcn, are the guests
of Mr. and 'Mrs. Samuel Hershner.
The funeral of Corner, the son of Mr.
nnd Mrs. William G. Williams, who
died Friday of pneumonia, took place
yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. In
terment was made In Forty Fort ceme
tery. Mrs. Timothy Buckley, for many
years a resident of Avondale, died at
Bellevue, Pa., on Friday evening of a
complication of diseases, at the ago of
C5 years. The funeral will take place
this morning at 10 o'clock. High mass
will be in St. Vincent's church. Inter
ment will be made at Welsh Hill ceme
tery. Fully 6,000 people gathered at the
Garrison Driving park Saturday after
noon to witness the much-talked of
game of ball between the 'James Boys,
of Scranton and the famous Welsh Hill
club. After waiting several hours,
only to be disappointed by receiving a
telegram stating that the James Boys
could not come,' slowly the vast multi
tude of people wended their way back
to the town, and many were the words
of condemnation that were heard to es
cape tho lips of lovers of base ball. It
Is also one thing certain, that If the trl
county leaguers continue In this man
ner much longer, theirchances of draw
ing a crowd to their games will be slim.
Notices have been posted at the dif
ferent coWleries of the Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre Coal company that here
after they will work four days In each
week. This Is good news to the em
ployes, as they have only been working
half time and hardly that.
William Dugan, the tonsorlal artist,
will open a ladies' hair dressing es
tablishment at Mountain park for the
summer season.
W. A. Loughrey, Nell Sweeney, Pat
rick McTague, John Moore, sr., John
McElwee and John F. Curly are In
Freeland, attending the convention of
Division 5, Ancient Order of Hiberni
ans, which Is now in session there.
W. M. Davenport, who has been tho
guest of friends and relatives at Bell
Bend, Pa., for the past few weeks, re
turned home Saturday.
Children's Day was celebrated at the
First .Methodist Episcopal church and
Christian church yesterday morning.
Both churches were elaborately dec
orated with flowers, evergreens and
palms.' At the Methodist Episcopal
church a golden gate was erected In
the pulpit made of daisies and moun
tain fluwers. At tho Christian church
a circle with a large round ball, repre
senting the earth, and trimmed with
evergreens, stood on a platform, with
the words, "The light of the world Is
Jesus" inscribed in tha border. The
programmes, which were well rendered
at both churches, were as follows:
First Methodist Episcopal church,
singing by school; introductory, 'Miss
Stodd; song, "Golden Gate," choir; reci
tation by six girls of primary class;
song, "Butterfly," by ten girls; recita
tion, "Spring Offerings," by fifteen
grlls; eolo and chorus, primary class;
recitation, Hugo Gensel; solo and
chorus, primary class; recitation, Stew
art Williams; song, Miss Emma Mar
tin; recitation, Miss Hurley; song by
school; benediction, by pastor. Rev. O.
L. Severson; amount of collection taken
was $33.43. The Christian church pro
gramme was as follows: Singing by
choir; quartette, Miss Minnie Williams,
Mrs. Boyd Mostella, W. B. Lewis and
William Jenkins; recitation, Eleanor
Harvey; song by Infant class; recita
tion, members of Infant class; recita
tion, Miss Fannie Davis; song by
choir; recitation, Garfield Casm; song,
Sunday school; recitation, Miss Mary
Rose; song. Misses Rosa Bonawitz,
Emma Lameraux, Emma Harrison and
Carcie MciHenry; solo, Eddie and Annie
Picton; song, school; benediction, by
pastor, Rev. C. W. Henry.
The joint debate between the Fhllo-
mathean Literary society of the town
and the Cy Nonfanwdd society, of Ed-
wardsvllle, resulted In a victory for our
society. William Jenkins, Fred. Regan
and John H. Williams were the repre
sentatives of the society. The Judges
were Rev. T. C. Edwards, Captain John
Y. Wren and Mine Foreman David W.
Morris, of the Gaylord mine. A large
and enthusiastic audience was In at
tendance, and the efforts of all the par
ticipants were highly spoken of.
Edward Shonk, a student at the Troy
Polytechnic institute, la home on his
summer vacation. (Mr. Shonk Is one of
our most promising young men, and
enjoys the aqualntance of a large con
course of friends.
Miss M. Annie Griffiths, a teacher In
elocution at 'Mcchnlcsburg, Is home on
her annual vacation. Miss Griffiths Is
gaining distinction In her profession,
and her many friends are pleased to
hear of the same.
Yesterday afternoon the body of an
unknown man was discovered In the
sulphur creek near Avondale mine. He
was brought to land by two residents
of Tower Town. It Is likely that an In
quest will take place today.
Inflammatory Khoumntlsm Cared In 8
Days,
Morton L. Hill, of Lebanon, Intl.. savq:
"My wife had Inflammatory Rheumatism
In every muscle and joint, her suffering
was terrible and her body and faco were
swollen almost beyond recognition; had
been In bed for six weeks and had eight
physicians but received no benefit unti
she tried the MYSTICCUHB FOR RHEU
MATISM. It gave Immediate relief and
he was able to walk about In three days.
I am sure It saved her life." Sold by Carl
Lorenz, Druggist, 418 Lackawanna ave
nue, Bcranton.
Tommy Had Enough.
From an Exchange.
'No, thank you; I ve got some of my
own," said little Tommy politely as the
contribution plate passed In front of him
on the occasion of his first visit to the
church.
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Printing for Grocers.
Circulars, cards, booklets, letter heads.
etc, printed so wall at The Tribune of
flce that they, will sell goods for you.
UaD
ey.
PITTST0N.
The appearance of Main street Is an
eyesore to numerous citizens of the city
of Plttston. The cobble-stones that
have been removed from the pavement
are still left in huge piles along the
gutter, and are a great inconvenience
to people who are compelled to drive
on tho Main street, which is at best too
narrow. The contractors who have
charge of tho laying of the sewer ap
pearently nre not aware the cobbles are
there, while the company Is not dis
posed to lay any claim to obstructing
tho gutters and water. The water
company also plead Innocence. Can it
be that the city is expected to relay or
remove them?
Danger of Disease
Again the question of a board of
health presents Itself. Are the people
to understand that the men whom they
have elcted to the councils with the
Impression that they would look after
the best interests of the people will turn
a deaf ear to the pleadings of fathers
and mothers whose children may at
any tlmo bo exposed to that dreaded
epidemic, diphtheria? Health Officer
Tlgue Is doing all In his power to have
removed tho disease-Breading matter,
but can do but little without the aid of
a health board. It Is hoped the coun
cils will take some dellnite action at
their next meeting.
Other Items of Interest.
Alonzo Lueentl, an Italian bricklayer,
nged about 33 years, who has recently
been employed on the Corcoran build
ing, was dlcovered In his room in the
Eagle hotel this morning about 10.30 In
an unconscious condition. The room
was full of gas nnd eo was Lueentl.
The victim of the gas blowing habit
was taken to the hospital, where, after
a few hours' hard work tho physicians
and attendants succeeded in replacing
the gas In his lungs with pure Wyom
ing valley ozone, and Alonzo will prob
ably be able to lay brick today as
usual.
Attorney P. A. O'Boyle Is In New
York passing the day with his family.
On Friday afternoon fifteen mules
met death by suffocation at the Clear
spring colliery. The fan was stopped
In the morning for repairs. The needed
repairs consumed more time thnn was
expected. There were nineteen mules
In the mine, but four were resuscitated
by tho stable boss on reaching tho bot
tom of the Ehaft after the fan was
again set In operation.
Louis Trove, the young Italian who
nccldently shot Thomas Sweeney, of
Smlthville, on Monday night, has been
released on $1,300 ball.
Wall paper from 8 cents up. Paper
hangers and painters at W. F. Moyer
& Bro., S3 North Main street.
J. E. O'Boyle, the new proprietor of
the Wyoming Valley house. Is making
a deBired Improvement In the appear
ance of the place. Joel Brenton's corps
of artists decorated the Interior of
rotunda the past week. Mr. O'Boyle
Intends to rearrange and refit the house
so as to gain patronage of the best
class of trade In the valley.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beckendorf are
spending a few weeks at Newark, N. J.
Mr. and Mrs. It. D. LaCoe have re
turned from an extended trip through
California.
Attorney H. C. Smythe and sister
left Saturday morning to Join their
parents at Heart Lake.
For second-hand household goods,
call on Wright & Co., 97 South Main
street. Goods exchanged, bought or
sold.
Jessie D. Phillips, who has been 111
for the past few days, Is Improving.
Landlord Feeney, the amateur league
manager, Is apparently well pleased
over the result of Saturday's game.
Manager Feeney Is an excellent Judge
of human nature as well as a ball
player.
AVOCA.
Rev. J. B. Wagner and wife are en
tertaining their daughters, Mrs. Man
ning, of Traeey, N. Y., and Mrs. 'Major,
of Lehman, Pa.
Miss Mary Gallagher, of Plttston, is
tho guest of Miss Ella O'Mallcy.
Misa B. Corcoran, of Plttston, re
turned homo Saturday after spending
a few weeks with Miss Nellie Doran.
William Anderson, accompanied by
his brother, John Anderson, of Plttston,
have gone to Philadelphia to attend the
funeral of their sister, Mrs. William
Larimer.
Mrs. MeKay and family, of Plains,
are the guests of Mrs. Newlln.
The Injunction of the Traction com
pany agaiinst tho council, restraining
that body from interfering with the
former's employes, will be argued to
day In court.
The school board will meet again to
night and endeavor to elect a secretary.
This will be the third attempt to
break the deadlock existing between
Messrs, Morahan and, O' Mai ley for that
office.
Mine foreman Soloman Deeble has
gone to Niagara Falls to spend a few
day 8.
John J. Brislln, A. C. Campbell and
B. W. Davis have been appointed by
the court to estimate and determine
tha damages '. and improvements to
property by the change of grade on
Plttston avenue. They will meet at
the property owned by Robert Ander
son on Saturday, June 22, at 2 o'clock
ror that purpose, when all parties in
terested will be heard.
TUNKHANNOCK.
The hose eomnnnv uui nhnnrlnnnrl Iho
Idea of eelebrethw tha Fourth nf .Tnlv
One ot the members, In speaking of
the matter, sata "There s no money In
It. There has been so many fake cele
brations here in the past, Just gotten
THE GREAT
IMGUR
Works wonders in cur
Jtfg torturing, disfigur
ing diseases of the skin
and scalp, and especially
baby humors.
CtrricciA Rnvroim m of t ntroort parity in4
I community. Puttee Daua ft Chm. Coir, gelti
Jrrei.,ilrt,U.S. A.
v
I
Jn leans
ma life
long
i friend,
CURES
Rheumatism. Neuralgia.
Coughs, Colds,
Sore Throat,
Influenza,
Bronchitis,
Lumbago,
Inflammation.
Frostbites,
Headache, ,
Toothache,
Pneumonia,
Asthma.
Used Internally aa well aa Externally,
A half to a tnaflpnonftil In hnlf a tumbler nf writer
fnroa tttnmarji trouble. VnlA i'htllfi, Malarial Foverl.
Wind in tho Bowola, und all intorual paina,
fifty Cents a Bottle. Sold by DruggtsU
jDWAY & CO., Now York.
RADWAY'S
PILLS.
Purely vegetable, mild nnd reliable.
Cause perfect illKOHtlon, complete assimila
tion and healthful regularity. Cure con
stipation and Its long list of unpleasant
symptoms and rejuvenate the system. 25
con ts a box. All Druggists.
up to call a crowd together and get
their money, that we will have to get
up nDmolhlns stood if we do anything
at all. It would cost us about (200 to
have a real balloon ascension and para
chute drop, and we can't afford It."
The decision to drop tho whole matter
Is n wise one, without a doubt. Fake
celebrations arc- played out, and a meri
torious entertainment would probably
leave the hose boys In a hole.
James K. Frear, John li. Fassett, S.
n. l.'eed, Hon. E. J. Jorden, Editor
Tii'dwln nnd Atr2n Brown wer.t down
to 'Wilkes-lv.irre Saturday afternoon to
see the rubber bttween Wilkes-Barre
and Sprlns'.cld.
Tho ladies of the Women's Christian
Temperance union are mapping out a
campaign against pool selling, horse
racing nnd other forms of gambling at
the county fair. They declare the
whole system to be demoralizing, and
will lay siege to it with, a view to break
ing It up.
Aubert Marcy, a typo at the New
Age office, nnd his Bister, Arreno, a
dressmaker with the Misses Brown,
have taken quarters In the Balton
House, on West Tioga street, and set
up housekeeping.
Invitations are being Issued to the
alumni banquet of the high school,
which occurs nt the Keelor House on
the evening of June 14.
Young Oscar Hampton, a son of Dr.
Hampton, ot Carbondale, who was
killed at Tacoma, Wash., a few days
ngo, was a relative of the Billings fam
ily, of this place. He was working In
these parts, and learning that he was
an heir to a small amount, went out to
recover It. He had only Just arrived
there when he fell under the wheels of
a train and was crushed.
Veterinary Surgeon Widmer, while
giving a spirited horse an airing Satur
day, was dumped out backward from
the sulky in which he was seated.
Luckily he alighted on his taps, nnd,
clinging to tbe llne3, he skated along
the dus'ty ptreets at a lively gate until
he could bring the frightened horse to
a standstill.
The taxable residents of Wyoming
county, according to the new assess
ment made for school purposes, num
ber 5.S95. The most populous school
district la Tunkhannock borough,
which contains 4S0 taxpayers, bnd tho
smallest district Is the second Inde
pendent of Easton, which has only
nineteen. The division of Monroe town
ship left the remaining portion 309,
while the new township of Noxen,
which was sot off, has 322.
Saturday's ball game between the
Tritons and Scranton Young Men's
Christian association did not come oft
on account of the former club having
lost their pitcher, George McKown.
The Tritons 'will not play any more at
present.
The wedding of Frank R. Welch, of
Wllkcs-Bnrre, to Miss Ida B. Davis, of
Jermyn, is announced to take place at
the home of tho bride's parents, June
19, a t 8.30 p. m. The groom is a native
of this place.
Tho personal effects of A. Meggen
hofen were sold by the poor authorities.
He had but few belongings, and what
there were were of little account. Tho
old man has been a hardworking. In
dustrious citizen, but In his last days
he Is dependent upon public charity.
OUR RATES THE LOWEST.
American Railway Charges Much Below
Those of Other Nations.
Some time ngo congress pnased a resolu
tion requesting the lnter-state commission
to make a special investigation Into the
relative pussenger and freight charges
and earnings of railroads In the United
States and the different European coun
tries. The commission has reported the
result of Its Investigation and some of the
llgures, which ore now publlshod for tho
first tlmo, are very Interesting. In no
country are tho freight or passenger rates
as low as In the United States, while In
every country the Interest on the capital
invested Is larger than In this country.
The following figures taken from the re
port speak for themselves:
Freight.
Average, charges per ton per mile:
Cents.
Great Britain 2.800
France 2.2(H)
Germany 1.0)0
Uulted States
1893 0.873
1891 0. Still
Passonger.
Average passenger charges per mile:
Great Britain Cents.
First class 4.420
Soeond class 3.200
Third class 1.940
France-
First class 3.8G0
Second class 2.86)
Third class '. 2.0S0
Germany
First class 3.100
Second claBS 2.320
Third class 1.DJ0
United States-
1893 2.1'ti
1894 1.970
The following were the earnings from all
sources on all capital Invested: Germany,
6.1 per cent.; Belgium, 4.6 per cent,; Great
Britain, 4.1 per cent.; Franco, 3.8 per cent.;
Austria, 3.1 per cent.; United States 3.0 per
cent. In the United States low rates aro
largely. If not almost wholly, due to over
done competition, while In Europe par
allel lines aro tew ana rar Detween. xno
fact remains, however, that rates In this
country are far below those of the old
country, not averaging more than one
half those of Germany, where nearly tho
entire railway system Is under govern
ment control.
c
onnolly & Wallace
TEVIOT SUITINGS
A Handsome New Fabric Pre-Emlnently an Ideal Costume Cloth No End to the
Purposes to Which It Can Be Put Specially Adapted to Outdoor Wear.
The construction of tills mntcrial somewhat
resembles that of the Duck Suitings, so prominent'
ly in demand last season.
There is a distinguishing feature, however,
ahout Teviot Suitings that scparutes them far
above any wash materials ever introduced to tho
American consumer, in that they are the most de
slrable cloth ever suggested for gulf, cycling, tcn
nis and walking gowns. In fact, they are almost
indisnensible, on account of the various uses for
which they are adapted.
Their price, too, will meet the small, as well
the large, purses, And their designs und quality
are such as to insure perfect satisfaction to those
who buy them. A little description may not bo
amiss.
CONNOLLY & WALLACE,
A WORD.
WANTS OF ALL KINDS COST THAT
MUCH, WHEN PAID FOR, IN AD
VANCE. WHEN A BOOK ACCOUNT
IS MADE, NO CHARGH WILL HH LKSS
THAN 25 CENTS. THIS RULES AP
PLIES TO SMALL WANT A1H, EX
CEPT SITUATIONS WANTED, WHICH
ARE INSERTED FREE.
Help Wanted Male.
IiwtotIlcket
roon can Irani nf a fino position by ad
dronsinif WILLIAM H. PLATT, 7MU Elm
troot, Camdun, N. J.
w
ANTED - WELL-KNOWN MAN IN
ovi-rv town to solicit stock subscrip
tions; a monopoly, bis inom-y for flaunts: no
capital required. EDWARD C. FISH A CO.,
Burden Block, Chicago. 111.
CALESMEN - RESIDENT SALESMEN
iJ wanted, acquainted with the locil mid
nenrbv drutr auaarocerr trade to hatidlo our
lino of hlith crndw ciffara, Addruos, clvlug
reioronces, j. liuwAxu tuwLCil a cu., lu
Chambers stroot, N. V.
Helo Wanted Females.
VifATrfEDOlRLs'
V mikiug. MRS. TRIPP, 431 Adams avo-
mio.
AUANTF.D IMMEDIATELY -TWO J3NER-
v V votio saleswomen to reDres-ht us.
Guaranteed $1 a dny without interfering with
other duties. Healthful occupation. Write
for particulars, lncloiitif; stnmp. Mango Chem
ical Company, No. "2 John stroot. New York.
Wanted To Rent.
r AN TED-BY JULY 4, AN OFF1CK AND
V two rooms (or Hunt Housekeeping; un
furnished; answer soon, stating torniK. Dlt. E
ZJEULEU BOWER. Delta. York County, Pa.
For Rent.
7-
ROOM HOUSE, 216 LARCH STREET,
rent 91(1. Apply 4ii Aoams avenue,
nOR RENT OR SALE FURNITURE AND
L' lease of U room house at ILie tiauklm ave,
C IN OLE SIX-ROOM HOUSE FOB RENT
k? Roar 621 Adams avenue.
"VFFICESTO LET, DESK ROOM TO LET
J and Assembly Hall to lot. D. B. REr
LOQLE, 4118 Spruce street.
T70R RENT-SINGLE HOUSE WITH
1 modern improvements; rear Till Madisou
avenue, inquire next Uuor.
TUHNISHED HOUSE TO RF.NT EIGHT
I1 ror ins; modern improvements. lift!
ureen uiuge street, corner vv youun?.
JOR KENT A LARGE, 4-STORY BUILD
' IngatUU Franklin avenuo; Bui table, for
wholesulo business. CARSON & DAVIES,
Scranton.
I?OR RENT FURNISHED AND UN FUR
L nished rooms at out) Lackawanna avenue.
OR RENT-SIX ROOM HOUSE ON WEST
Lackawanna avenue. Addross THOMAS
E. EVANS, aeor UBS Lnzorno, Hj-do Park.
VOR RENT NICRL Y FU RN ISHElTll ALL
V suitable for ludgo rooms. JOHN JER
MYN, 111 Wyomliiff ovenuo.
For Sale.
TPOK SALAHs'oTTLEATrA
1 timber land, consistiuft of cxtcnsivo hotel
nronertv. with ice house, barn. l:iro etnbln.
watfnn shed and other outbuildings, known as
the Crystal Luke lintel, and situated on tho
public road leadlnir from CnrWindaln to Dun
daff. Picnic grove and stretch of land between
tho public road antl the lako belougs to this
property, tor mrtnor particulars writo
E. K. MORSE.
Crystal I.aVo, Cundaff P. O., Susquehanna
County, P.
I TOR SALE AT HAKVKY'S LAKE, LU
zorue county, valuable rnttae-e lot-,
wooded. 400 foot deep. J. U. OSBORNE, 103
Upxal struct, Philadelphia.
UOR SALE - FIRST-CLASS PACING
-F horses at vour own price. Como aud see
them. W. M. JERMYN, PriceburK, Pa.
Lost.
-rv-v-v-vv"
IORT - ON P1TTSTON AVENUE, BK.
J tween Chorry and River streets, a lady's
(fold watch: niouou-am "M. E. C."on one side
of case, "18113" on tho othor; llniler will bo
ibltttbly rewarded by W. K, CLEA K W ATE R,
414 Hprnee or IM." Pear street.
Executor' Not cc.
I.8TATE OF JOHN HAND LEY, DE--i
censod, late of Scranton, Lackawanna
county. Pa.
Letters testamentary upon tho above named
estuto having been granted to tho tinder
signed, a 1 persons having claims or demands
against the said estate wilt present them for
payment, and Hum indebted thereto will
pioss- make immediate paym-nt to
HENRY W. PALMER, Wilke.vliarro, Pa,
LEMUEL AMHKM AM, Scranton, Pa.
JOHN T. RICHARDS, Bcmuton, Pa.
Executors.
Stockholders' Meeting.
NOTICE-TUB STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
UriHiksida Coal Cuiupnnv will hold antiu
nual meeting at Its olllro, 2I Lackawanna ave
nue, Scrsnton. Pennsylvania, on the 17th day
of June.lt-IO.at 8 a.m. for thepurpoie of electing
olllcers for the ensuing year, adopting bjr laws
aud for the transaction of such nthor husiuoss
as inuy pruperlv come before the meeting.
KbBf. C. ADAMS, Secretary,
rpHE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCK
1 holders of Tha Wyoming Shovel Works
for th election of oDicraalul tho considrra
tion of such other Imslnroa as inny be brought
hefnra ilinm. will In held at tho olllce of tho
company, in Scrnnton, on Saturday, tho loth
day of June. lHllj, totwoen the hour of 10 and
11 o clock s. ni
ls'. O. ROBERTSON. Socrotary.
SWEDISH PROVERBS.
"When the cat la away the rata dance on
the tiiblc."
"A new broom sweeps well, out an old
one Is best for the corners,"
; "One bird In the hand is better than ten
on the roof.".
'When the stomach Is satisfied, the food
ts bitter."
"To read and not to know, ts to plow and
not to sow," .
'That which Is eaten from tho pot never
comes to the platter.'"
FURNITURE
EXPERIENCED WORKMEN,
REASONABLE CHARGES,
TRY US,
&
3 2
I
Special Notices.
LARGE STOCK OF GOLD WATCHES
at reduced prices. Wo bavo got a big
stock, too big in fact, of watches, gd
watches, whicti we are willing to sell at very
close figures, b.iroly cost, to reduce, at Mor
cereau & Connell's.
TVJOTICE-ON AND AFTER MAY 1, I
-Ll wi l make n monthly tour of tho follow
ing places giving freo opjn air advertising ex
hibitions wi.h ihe stereopticon: Taylorville,
Hydo Hark, Providence, Dickson Olynhant,
Fcckville, Archbald, Jermyn. Exhibition
givon on Wednesday and Friday of each
week during tho month, tho ratos for adver
tising aro fio per mouth. Address E. H.
Call, Tribune ofllce, city.
"rPHE SOLDIER IN OUR CIVIL WAR."
X. Yon want thin rolic. Contains all of
Frank Leslio's famous old War Picturcs.sliow
ing the forces in actual battle, skctcticd on the
siot. Two volumes, 2,(MJ pictures, t-old on
oasy monthly payment. Delivered by ex-
iress complete, nil charges prepaid. Address
',..(). MOODY, Adams Ave., Scranton, Pa.
BLANK BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, MAGA
zincs, etc., bound or rebound at The
TittnuNU office, (juick work. Reasonable
price..
Agents Wanted.
GENTS-IIINDE'S PATENT UNIVER
i V sal Iialr Curlers and Wavers fused with
out heat), and "Pyr Pointed"Hair Pins. Lib
eral com missions. Free sample and full par
ticulars. AiMrens P. O. Box IN. New York.
WfANTrD - ACTIVE SALESMEN TO
v handle our line, no reddling. Saiarc.
S7.' per month and expenses paid to all. Goods
entirely new. Apply quitxiy. r. u. cox, ojua,
Bustou, Mass.
Proposals.
(JEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE BUILD-
O lug of a rectory and parish house lor
Saint bark's Mission, Dunmore, Pa,, will lie
received until haturclny, Juno lo, lOku funs
nnd Miocitications can bo seen at tti4 oflico of
Brown & Morris, architect, 12ti Washington
avenuo. scranton, ra. tuo committee re
serves the riidit to reject any or all bids. Ad
dress all communications to -T. B. Bronson,
Dunmore, Pa. J. B. BRONSON,
Secretary of tho committee.
Office of the Boa no up Commissioners or
PUUI.IC UliOl'NUS ash Bliluinus.
DANIEL H. Hartinur,
Governor.
Amos H. Mymn.
Auditor General.
Samuel M. Jackson,
State Treasurer.
J. C. DBI.ANF.V,
Superintendent.
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING STA
L tionery. Furniture, Fuel aud other Sup
plies, hi compliance with the Constitution
and laws of tho Commonwealth of Pennsylva
nia, we hereby invito sealed proposals, at prices
below maximum rat.-s fixed in tcherluus, to
iurnlsh stationery, furniture, fuel and other
supplies for tho several departiuonte of tho
State Government, and for milking repairs in
the novcrnl departments and for the distribu
tion of tile public documents, for the venr end
ing the first Monday ot June, A. D. lMul.
Separate proposals will bo recdvod and sep
arate contracts awarded ai announced in said
scbedulen. Each proposal must bo accompa
nied by n bond with approved surety or sure
ties, conditimcd for the Initlilul performance
of the contract, and addressed and delivered
to th5 Board of Commissioners of Public
Grounds and Buildings heforo 12o'clock m , of
Fridav. the 14th day of June. A. D. 1M9. at
which time tlio proposals will be opened and
published, in tho Roc.-ption Room of the Ex
ecutive Deportment, at Harrlsburir, and con
tracts awarded assoou thereafter a, practica
ble. Blank bonds ar.d schedules eontainlnpr all
necessary information can bo obtained at this
Department.
J. r, DKLANF.Y.
For tho Board of Commisiioners of Public
flronnns and Bullnipgs.
Situations Wanted.
DUUGGISI'. KEGIiTEKEDIN PriNNSlL
vania. wants stondy position, city or vi
cinity: Blieass German and English; 10 years'
experience; A No. 1 city reference. Address
J. W. R , Tribune olllce. .
cit1LatrlwTnted-bv A MIDDLE
O aited s'liolc man to attend a gentleman's
D-nt-iltm nnd tirivn. or anv work that is desiied
of him; best references' frrm latt plate. Ad
dress "ALKAAMir.lt, iriouiie umce.
A widow "lXdy WANTS WASHINO
J nnd Ironing at homo; work satisfactory.
Call 416 Gibson street
7vnted"a8ituation as book-
vv Iteejier; iau pawhuiilc, win nccojit
clerking; references giv.n, if required. Ad
dross 1!., Tribune olllce.
WANTED-A POSITION BY AN EXPERI
oneed bookkeeper; AI references. Ad
dress Lock Box :I7, city.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
Physicians and Surgeons.
DR. O. EDGAR DEAN HAS REMOVED
to ulu opruce street, ncrtinton, ru.
(Just opposite Court House Square.)
DR. KAY, 206 PENN AVE.; 1 to 8 P. M.J
call 2o2. urn. ot women, oostretrice ana
and ull dis: of chil.
DR. A. J. CON NELL, OFFICE S
over Franelto's drug stroo. Residence,
722 Vino st. Office hours: 10.30 to 12 a.
m. and 2 to 4. and 6.20 to 7.30 p. m. Bun
day, 2 to S p. m.
DR. W. E. ALLIEN, SU North Washington
avenue. -
DR. C. U FREY, PRACTICE LIMITED
diseases ot tne u-yo, r.nr, iNoae aim
Throat: olllce, 122 Wyoming ave. Resi
dence. 629 Vine street.
DR. L. M. OATES. 125 WASHINGTON
evenue. umce nours, o to a. m., j.du
to 8 nnd 7 to 8 p. m. Residence 3011 Madi
son avenue.
FOR INSTANCE Stripes ot lavender, black,
pale blue, salmon, pink and navy are seen on
white grounds. Over these stripes are woven a
white check-like figure which gives the design tho
appearance of a basket weave. Self-colored pat
ternings in stripes are seen in various colors, tho
stripe being brought into prominence by showing
a darker thread than that seen in the ground col
ors. There arc many other combinations such as
diamond figures, chevron stripes, tweed effects,
etc., which must he seen to be appreciated.
An Inspection is invited.
We might add that we control the sale of this
fabric in Scranton.
2oscSSoiveenU5'
LSTERE
j ooz ana 004
II 1... 1 j
- .
1 1 LuTfi.ii. Ave, tor. Auams.
Lawyers.
JESSUPH & HAND, ATTORNEYS AND
Counsellors at law, Commonwealth
uuildlnf, Washington avenue.
W. H. JKSSCP.
HORACE K. HAND.
W. 11. JESSUP. JR.
WILLARD. WARREN & KNAPP. AT
torneys and Counsellors at Law, Re
publican building, Washington ave
nue, Scranton, Pa.
PATTERSON & WILCOX. ATTOR
neys and Counsellors at Law; offices i
and 8 Library building , Scranton. Pa.
ROSWELL H. PATTERSON.
. WILLIAM A. WILCOX.
ALFRED HAND, WILLIAM J. HAND.
AttorneyB nnd Counsellors, Common
Wealth building. Rooms 19, 20 and 21.
W. F. BOYLE. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
Nos. 19 and 20, Burr building, Washing
ton avenue.
FRANK T. OK.ELL. ATTORNEY-AT-Law.
Room S, Coal Exchange, Scran.
ton, Pa.
J A .M ICS W. OAKKORD. ATTORNEY.
at-Lnw, rooms ia, tit and 65, Common
wealth building.
SAMUEL W. EDGAR, ATTORNEY-AT-Law,
oilice, 317 Spruce St., Scranton, Pa.
L. A. WATRES, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
423 Lackawana ave., Scranton, Pa.
URIE TOWNSEND, ATTORNEY AT
Law, Dime Bank Building, Scranton.
Money to loan in large sums at 5 per
cent.
C. R. PITCHER,
law, Commonwealth
ton, Tn.
ATTORNEY-AT
building. Scran
C. COMEGYS, 321 SPRUCE STREET.
D. R. REPLOGLE, ATTORNEY LOANS
negotiated on real estato security. 40J
Spruce street.
B. F. KlLLAM7TTblNEY-AT-LAV,
120 Wyoming ave., Scranton, Pa.
JAS. J. H. HAMILTON, ATTORNEY AT
law. 45 Commonwealth bld'g, Scranton.
J. M. C. RANCK. 130 WYOMING AVR
Dentists.
DR. WILLIAM A. TAFT, PORCELAIN,
Hrldge nnd Crown work. Olllce, t2o
Washington avenue.
C. C. LAI.'RACH. SURGEON DENTIST.
No. 115 WyomliiK avenue.
R. M. STRATTON, OFFICE COAL Ex
change. Schools.
SCHOOL OF THE LACKAWANNA,
Scranton, Pa., prepares boys and girls
for collgo or business; thoroughly
trains young children. Catalogue at re
oucst. Opens September 10.
REV. THOMAS M. CANN,
WALTER H. BUELL.
MISS WORCESTER'S KINDERGAR
ten and School. 412 Adnma avenue. Pu
pils received at ull times. Next term
will open April 8.
Teas.
GRAND UNION TEA CO.. JONES BROS.
Hotels and Restaurants.
THE ELK CAFE, 125 and 127 FRANK
ltn avenue. Hales reasonable.
P. Z1EGLER, Proprietor.
WESTMtTcSTER HOTEL.
Cor. Sixteenth St. and Irving Place,
New York.
Rates. M.50 per day and upwards. (Ameri
can plan). E. N. ANABLK,
Proprietor.
SCRANTON HOUSeTnEAR D., L. & W."
ii8senger depot. Conducted on the
luropean plan. VICTOR' KOCH. Prop.
Architects.
EDWARD H. DAVIS, ARCHITECT,
Rooms 24, .j antl .o, uommonweaun
building, Scranton,
E. L. WALTER. ARCHITECT. OFFICE1
rear of Cud Washington avenue.
435 Spruce St., cor. Washlave., Scranton.
BROWN & MORRIS, ARCHITECTS,
Price building, 12ti Washington avenue,
Scranton, .
Lo'.uis.
THE REPUBLIC SAVINGS AND
Loan Association will loan you money
on easier terms and pay you better on
Investment than any other association.
Call on S. N. Callentler, Dime Banlt
building.
Wire Screens.
JOS. KUETTEL. 615 LACKAWANNA
avenue, Scranton, Pa., manufacturer of
Wire Screens.
Seeds.
G. R. CLARK & CO.. SEEDSMEN AND
Nurserymen; store 146 Washington ave
nue; green house, 1350 North Main ave
nuo; store tolephoo 7S2.
Miscellaneous.
BAUER'S ORCHESTRA MUSIC FOR
balls, picnics, parlies, receptions, wed
dings anil concert work furnished. For
terms address R. J. Bauer, conductor,
117 Wyoming avenue, ovor Hulbert'a
music store
MEGARGEK BROTHERS, PRINTERS'
supplies, envelopes, paper bags, twine.
Warehouse, 130 Washington ave.. Scran- .
ton, Pa.
FRANK P. BROWN CO WHOLE
salo dealers in Woodwnre, Cordage ana
Oil Cloth. 720 West Lackawanna ave.
THOMAS AUBREY, EXPERT Ac
countant and auditor. Rooms 19 and 20,
i Williams Building, opposite postotuce.
Agent for the Rex Fire Kxtlugulshur.
UPHO