The Scranton tribune. (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, September 07, 1898, Page 6, Image 6

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THE SCR ANTON TRIBUNE-WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1898.
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DAY'S DOINGS OF
NORTH SCRANTON
LETTER RECEIVED FROM THOM
AS ALEXANDER.
Ho Formerly Resided Hero But Is
Now In Forto Rico with tho Elev
enth United States Infantry Was
on tho Filing Lino for a Number
of Hours But Does Not Know
What Effect Ills Bullets Had.
Birthday Fnrty Monday Night.
Tho following letter wns lccelved
fioin Thomas Alexander by his sisters,
Mia. Alfred Carwnrdlne and .Mrs.
ThomnB Williams, both of this pluce.
Mr. Alexander Is a former resident of
Korth Scranton nnd nt the commence
ment of hostilities between this coun
try und Spain enlisted with tho KleV
onth United States Infantry, which is
now dolus seilvcu In l'orto lllco. The
letter Is dated August 21 und la as fol
lows: Dear Sister: You aro undoubtedly
nwaro of tho fact that our regiment Is
nafely Installed on Pcrto Hlcun soil. Wo
i mbarked on steamers from tho United
States on July 21 and landed nt l'orto
lllco on August 3, after an uneventful
vovniro but for tho fact of our crowded
condition on board tho ships. The coin-
pa.iy of which I am a member and two
other companies were compelled to sleep
on tho top deck without one bit of shelter.
Our hca vojnge was what may bo called
a smorth one, but nevertheless thcio
were several sevcro coses of sea hlckuuss
nnd ono poor fellow ditd bhortly after
leaching our destination.
After landing wo wero Immediately set
to work unloading Iho ship which con
sumed three days hard labor. After our
work In respect to tho ship hid been com
pleted, wo then be Rim our mulch, though
triumphal, was haider tllll. We mot no
Spaniards until August 10, when we came
suddenly upon a body of COO cf them It
no happened at th time that our com
pany, along with tho irnln armv, wero
half n mile to tho rear, but ere Ions our
chance camo Tor tho advance guard
strengthened by a troop of cavalry suc
ceeded In ousting them from their pol
tlon nnd drovo them tow aids where we
were located. After a brief sit-to In
which the bullets flew uncomfortably
close to us, we found ourselves to have
Buffered a loss on our side of one killed
nnd sixteen wounded.
We camped on the bittlcfkld that night
nnd returned, our march on the following
day which was continued after the (lee.
lug Don. We, however, caught up to
them on August 11 and this time our com
pany formed tho advance guard Wo
wero Instnntly ordered on the firing lino
nnd fought three-quarters of an hour,
during which tlmo we killed seventy
Spaniards.
Their aim wns so bad that all engaged
on the American side eme out of the
pcrlmmago unhurt After we h id put
the Spaniards to flight our company was
ordered down a valley where more Span
iards were encamped. Thcv wire de
sirous of surrendering and we'recolvd
the surrender of forty of them. Including
nil guns nnd ammunition of which they
hart nn over abundent supply.
I will never forget the time that I w is
on the firing line. I did not like to stiont
the Spaniard, but I had to do It. I fired
twenty-threo times, but I cannot say
whether I killed any of them as tin v wio
hidden from view by dense underbrush
In which they had taken (.belter. If I
would go Into details about the skir
mishes wo have had nnd the country. It
would fill a newspaper but ns time Is
very precious I find it dltllcult to write rt
length. The rnln is continuously falling
which makes the clay on this Island mls-
OF
Opens on Tuesday, Sept. 6th,
and Continues During the Bal
ance of the Week.
No event of tho entire year is surrounded with so much
genuine interest as tho first view of a coming season Dress
Goods stook, and of course, tho interest is enhanced according
to tho varioty and extent of tho display. That's why Globo
Warehouse "Openings" always attract tho fashionable oloment
for miles around, and hold a recognized place above all similar
events in North Eastern Pennsylvania.
A Word on Weaves and Shades
Common sense is tho leading characteristic in tho toxtilo
world this season. Generally sneaking weaves aro nlain. and
tho colorings strictly in keeping with tho more sombro days to
come. Truo, there aro extremo novelties for those who caro for
them, and a fow striking effects in imported cloths, but tho
prevailing tendency is decidedly in favor of plain good fabrics,
a quiet indistinct mixture which are much bettor adapted to
tho latest productions of tho worlds loading modistes than any
thing olso could bo.
The New Haterials Shown Include
Pelis Suitings, extra a superior covert Kiiminjdrn cloths, Two
tone White Cords, exquisite Poplins, Mozcovitao Suitings,
Euglish Broadcloths, French Whip Cords Banock brown mix
tures, Lansdownes, Plain Serges, Henriettas, and the ontiro lino
of staples in now color effects.
Fancy Weaves Are Also Numerous
butarofjmpossible of description hero, while tho assortment of
checks and stripe effects, Novelty PlaidB, etc. etc. loaves noth
ing to bo desired.
During This Opening Exhibit
all visitors are welcome. Wo consider tho present week as
looking time and nothing more.
Globe Warehouse
crabtc. I don't caro much for the conn
tiy and hopo wo will get back to tin
1'nltcd States ere long. With lovo I ro
main your brother,
Thomas Aloxnndor,
Company H,
Eleventh United States Infantry,
l'orto lllco.
TOI.P IN A FEW LINES.
Mr. and Mrs, J. L. Kelsllng gave a
pleasant pnrty Monday evening, It be
ing Mr, nnd Mrs, Kolillng'H 20th birth
day. Mr. nnd Mrs. Kelsllng received
some pretty Rifts among them a sold
witch nnd a handsome rocking chair.
Those present were! Mrs. nnd Mrs. J.
r. Kelsllng, Airs, and Mrs. J. Kelsllng,
Mr. nnd Mrs. C. Hans, Mr. nnd Mrs.
A. H. Kelsllng, Mr. nnd Mrs. A. 11.
Jones, Mr. nnd Mrs. II. D. Swnrtz, Mr.
nnd Mrs. I.. W. Klesllng, Mrs, W. T.
Kelsllng, Misses Ida Snyder, Cnrrlo
Kelsllng, Annie, Maud and Mnry Kels
llng, Albert linns, Abulia Swnrtz, Wal
ter and Arthur Jones, Kdgar nnd
Frank Kelsllng, Arthur Kelsllng nnd
Joe Corln.
Mrs. Albert Kelsllng Is quite sick
nt her homo on Short nvemic,
Captain V. W. Simpson and P. D.
Jones, of Olyphant, are visiting Short
avenue friends.
QREEN RIDGE.
Miss Laura Meldium, of rtichmont
Park, hns returned fiotn spending the
summer nt Montrose.
Jlollln Cnrr, of Dickson avenue, has
returned from a shoit visit In Hones
dale. H. C. Hall, of Elmlrn, has returned
home nfter spending a few days with
Dr. Fordam, of Capouso avenue.
11. r. Klllam la making extensive Im
provements on his property on the
corner of Capouse avenue and Marlon
street.
Miss Ilnttlo Fuller, of Marlon street,
ns returned from a week's Islt at New
York city.
Mrs. Lawrence Merckle, of New York
street, has returned homo nfter spend
ing the summer In Europe.
Horn, to Mr, nnd Mrs. II. C. Lucas,
of Monsey avenue, a son.
Misses Millie and Lou Dlmmlck, of
I'enn nvenue, have returned from a
two week's stay at Lake Wlnola.
Miss Iluth Ilann, of Wyoming ave
nue, Is spending a few dnys at Benton.
Attorney A. V. Power and family, of
Wyoming avenue, are spending a few
days at Ocean Grove.
Richard Thompson, of Paterson, N.
J., Is the guest of Valentino Bliss, of
Capouse avenue.
Mis. Horace Greely, of Market street,
Is spending a few days nt Poughkeep
sle, N, Y.
Robert Crossly, of Honesdnle, Is the
guest of William Crossly, of Breaker
street.
U. F. roster, of Green Ridge street,
has returned home after spending a
few days In Philadelphia.
"Chic" Coleman, of iPlttston, Is spend
ing a few days with his parents on
Monsey avenue.
ALDERMANIC CASES.
James Shawl, of lire Brook, was hell
In $ bnll by Aldennan Millar list main
to ansivrr at court for hrc.itcnlng to kill
Pntilrk Noone, a ncitrhbor.
Edwuid Buhln nn, of the West Side, ae.
tusid of tlucrtenlng to kill his wife, also
had to furnish fW ball to answer ut court
b the f-ame mrplbtiate.
Bernard IWrctt, an ii f urance agent,
hud Patrick Judge of the South Side,
arrested for nsh.iultlrg him with a club.
Ho went to Judge's house to make n col
lection and during a dispute Judge, It Is
alleged, seized a club and striking him
over the back of the head rendered him
unconscious Judge was held for court.
Fabrics
LIVE NEWS OF
WEST SCRANTON
BENJAMIN REYNOLDS IS IN A
SERIOUS CONDITION.
It Is Not Certain Whether Ho Is
Suffering from Concussion of tho
Brain or Sun Stroke Culm Wash
ery on tho Site of tho Oxford
Breaker Is Rapidly Approaching
Completion Funeral of Thomas
Buckley Social Session of P. 0. S.
of A. Was Postponed.
Benjamin Reynolds, of 209 Edwards
court, met with a serious accident yes
terday nfternoon nenr Gravel Pond,
The Injured man was brought to his
residence hero and Is now under the
care of the family physician, Dr. II.
L. Glbbs. He was delirious late last
night and his exact condition could
not bo ascertained.
Tho actual circumstances surround
ing tho case are rather uncertain, Mr.
Reynolds Is either suffering from sun
stroke or concussion of tho brain. He,
with some friends was up on a loud
of hny w hlch was being hauled to tho
bain. His friends weie surprised by
seeing him suddenly slide from tho top
of the load. Ho fell to tho ground, a
dlstunco of about fifteen feet. When
picked up ho was unconscious.
He remained unconscious for some
tlmo nnd since his removal home has
been delirious. It Is not supposed that
his condition Is serious.
WORK ON THE WASHERY.
Steadily tho woik of putting up the
structure for the new Oxford culm
wnshery Is going on. About a month
ago work was begun upon the cutting
of the big Umbel a that go Into the
frame woik. This was finished and
about two weeks ago the flaming wns
begun and has been pushed rapidly
nlong. This week the boarding In la
being done und, ns this Is compara
tively simple work, will soon be lln
l&hed. A large force of carpenters under
master builder Thomas Carey are en
gaged on the work. As soon as the
boarding and flooring Is completed tho
plating of the machinery will be be
gun. To nil appearances the washery
w 111 probably be In operation before
the new year.
Ono fact In reference to the new
wnshery stands out more prominently
than .some others just now. It is that
the proposed extension of Oxford street
through to Meridian will not be ac
complished for a few years yet. This
too, despite the fact that the greatest
obstruction, the culm dump, Is remov
ed. The washery structure Is direct
ly In the line of the proi osed exten
sion and will remain there until every
reason for such a structure to remain
has been fulfilled.
It will take nearly three years to
remove the culm yet remaining though
much of the old dump was removed be
fore the first washery was destroyed
by fire In Apill last. The new washery
will of course remain where It Is for
that time, at least. Another draw
back In connection with the street ex
tension was the lack of necessary
funds to puichnso the Dale property
to complete the extension.
FUNERALS OP THE DAY.
The funeral of tho late Thomas
Huckley was held fiom the residence,
214 Noith Sumner avenue, yesterday
morning and many friends were In
attendance. The remains were borne
to St. Patrick's church, where,' at 0
o'clock, a high mass of requiem was
celebrated. Rev. A. T. Cioderlck of
ficiated and preached the funeral ser
mon. At the conclusion of the ser
vices the remains were borne to the
cathedral cemetery, where Interment
was made. The pall-bearers were:
John Flanagan, Thomas Rooney, Wil
liam V. Grlfflths, John Reid, Martin
Moore and Thomas Mullen.
The funeral of William, the young
son of Mr. and Mis. J. A. Gallagher,
was held from tho parental residence,
1508 Jnckson street, yesterday after
noon. Many fi lends of the bereft par
ents attended. Rev. Thomas De
Gruchy, pastor of the Jnckson Street
Baptist church, ofllclated. Interment
was made at the Washburn street cem
etery. CAMP AFFAIR POSTPONED.
It was decided to postpone the social
affair arranged for last evening by the
members of Washington camp, No. 333,
Patriotic Order Sons of America, ow
ing to the small attendance on account
of the rain storm. The nffnlr will be
a publlr one and the ways and means
committee were instructed to enlarge
tho proptamme accordingly,
Tuesday evening, September 1"!, is
the next regular meeting in Masonic
hall, on Noun Main avenue, nnd the
alfalr w 111 bo carried out there follows,
ing the regular business meeting, Da
vid J. Davis will deliver his prize ora
tion delivered at the state camp con
vention at York Pu a few vv eeks ago.
There will he reultatlons, solos, etc.,
and cigars will be passed.
COMPLETING THE WORK.
Finishing touches are being put upon
the work connected with the double
tracking of South Main avenue, be
tween Jackson and Washburn streets,
by the Scranton Street Railway com
pany. Yesterday the laying of the as
phalt nt the outside of the tracks was
commenced by the Barber Asphalt com
pany. TIs work Is being done In accordance
with the agreement between the street
commissioner, acting for interested
property-owners, and General Manager
Sllllman, of the Street Railway com
pany. An account of the matter ap
peared exclusively in these columns of
recent date. No Belgian blocks aro be
ing placed alongside the rail, but the
asphalt goes flush up Instead.
The work will be completed in a few
days and then the street will be cleared
up.
POLICK COURT HEARINGS,
Frank Snow who was arrested Mon
day night for being drunk and driving
recklessly up ad down South Main
avenue, was lined 3 In police court
yesterday by Alderman Moses.
William McNulty, of Twenty-flrst
street, was fined two dollars for being
drunk nnd disorderly. He was arrest
ed the night before upon complaint of
his father. The younw man was en
deavoring to wreck thei house und Us
contents when arrested.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr. nnd Mis. Charles Mngovern and
son, Frank Magovern. of South Lin
coln avenue, have returned from a so
journ at Lake Wlnola,
Mr. and Mrs. James O'.Walley, of
4 Jackson street, were made ihappy re-
STORIES OF RELIEF.
Two Lottoro to Mrs. Plnkham.
lira. John Williams, Engllshtown,
N. J., writes:
" Dr. in Mns. Finkiiam: I cannot bo
gin to tell you how I suffered beforo
taking1 your remedies. I wns so weak
that I couldhardly walk across the floor
without falling. I hail womb troublo
and such a bearing-down feeling ; also
Buffered with my back and limbs, pain
In womb, inflammation of tho bladder,
piles and Indigestion. Beforo I had
taken ono bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegntablo Compound 1 felt n great deal
hotter, and after taking two and one
half bottles and half a box of your
Liver PHIb I wa3 cured. If more would
tako your medicine they would not
have to suffer so much."
Mrs. JosKrn Prtkiuon, 513 East St,
Warren, Pa., writes:
"Deau Mrs. Pinkiiam: I havo suf
fered with womb troublo over fifteen
years, I had inflammation, enlarge
ment and displacement of tho womb,
I had tho backache constantly, also
headache, nnd was so dizzy. I had
hoart trouble, It seemed as though my
heart was in my throat at times chok
ing mo. I could not walk around and
I could not Ho down, for then my heart
would beat so fast I would feel as
though I was smothering. I had to
sit up in bed nights in order to breathe.
I was so weak I conld not do any
thing. "I havo now taken several bot
tles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, nnd used thrco pack
ages of Sanative Wash, and can say
I am perfectly cured. I do not think
I could have lived long if Mrs. Pink
ham's medicine had not helped me "
cently by tho arrival of a daughter at
their home.
Miss Nclllo Qulnnan, of Price street,
Is visiting In Wllkcs-Uane.
Richard Owens, of this side, has re
turned from a visit to l.ako Wlnola.
Miss Anna L. Humphrey, of South
Lincoln avenue, Is sojourning at l.ako
Wlnola.
Miss Margaret Penbrldge, of South
Lincoln avenue, has returned from a
tojourn at Lake Wlnola.
Mrs. Robert It James, of South Lin
coln avenue, Is at Lake Wlnola,
Jenkln T. Reese, of North Bromley
avenue, lias returned from a trip to
Wisconsin.
A. B. Eynon and family, of North
Hyde Park avenue, aro home from
Lake Wlnola.
Mrs. C. S. DePuy and daughter, of
North Lincoln avenue, are visiting at
Stroudshurg.
Miss Stella Kresge, of North Hyde
Park avenue, Is homo from a visit In
West Plttston.
D. D. Evans and family, of South
Main avenue, are home from their
summer's sojourn at Lake Wlnola.
Misses Mary and Anna Burnett, of
Lincoln avenue, have returned from a
visit at Great Bend.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jones, of Wash
burn street, have returned from a so
journ at Gravel pond.
Joseph O'Brien, of Luzerne street, has
returned from a trip to Atlantic City.
Miss Maude L. Parkinson, of Oswego,
N. Y., has returned home after visit
ing friends here.
Miss Kate Rooney, of Clarke Bros.,
left yesterday for a visit at Chicago.
MINOR NEWS NOTES.
All mmbers of the Ladles Homo and
Foreign Missionary society, of the
Washburn street Presbyterian church,
aie requested to be present at the reg
ular meeting which will be held at thu
church Friday afternoon. Mrs. Kirk
patrick will address the meeting on an
interesting topic.
Quite a number of the Ladles' Aid
society of the Simpson Methodist
church enjojed the annual outing held
yesterday at Nay Aug park.
George Dewey Taylor Is the cogno
men by which the recently arrived son
of Mr, and Mrs. Caleb Taylor, of South
Everett avenue, will be known through
out his life. It Is a name worth hav
ing. All members of the Electric City
Wheelmen who wish to attend the club
run to Elmhurst this evening will
please be at the club house on Jackson
street at 7.3i) o'clock sharp.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ferber, of 1137
Rock street, nre being congratulated
on the arrival of a son.
There Beems to be a misunderstand
ing in leference to the piece marked No.
10 on the programme for the eisteddfod
to be held at the Jackson street Bap
tist church October 12. The piece Is
for old men and Is entitled "Ty fy
Whad." The tune Is "Averestvvvth."
The first two lines of the ilrst stanza
which Is to bo sung are "Yma' ugudd
fau ary llavvr, wyf yn ugvvlad y cys
tadd mavvr."
St. Patrick's Parochial Fchool in
charge of the Sisters of the Immacu
late Heart, was le-opened yesterday
for the fall term. The attendance was
very large,
SON KEEPS THE DEED.
Judge Archbald Makes a Decision in
an Intricate Case.
Judge Archbald yesterday rendered a
decision for tho defendant In the case
of Mrs. Louisa Lyman against her son
Louis Smith, a suit envolvlng the pos
session of a lot on Eynon street, and
hinging on the question of what con
stitutes the delivery of the deed.
Before her t-econd marriage Mrs. Ly
man deeded half a double lot to her
son. The son's disapproved marriage
soon afterwards made tho mothervvlth
hold the deed. Their differences wero
patched up and the mother allowed
the son the use of the deed to borrow
monev Irom n building and loan asso
ciation. While he had it in his poses-s-lnn
the son caused the deed to be
recorded In bis own name. The mother
sued to recover It when her husband
refused to sanction its delivery to her
son.
Judge Archbald decided that while
the execution of a deed does not con
stitute a delivery of it, but Mrs. Ly
man by her action in allowing her
son to use it to borrow money on, was
equivalent to consent that the deed
should become operative and gives him
porresslon of It,
The suit was dismissed without costs.
W. S. Dlehl appeared for the plaintiff
and E. C. Newcombe and Charles E.
Olver for the defendant.
HEAVY BAIN STOBM.
Streets of the City Converted Into
Rivers.
Last evening's rain storm was one ot
tho most severe for months.
Tho sewers were unable to carry off
the unusual flow of water and many of
the streets were converted Into rivers
for the time being. No serious dam
ago was done.
HAPPENINGS OF
SOUTH SCRANTON
PRETTY MARRIAGE CEREMONY
AT HAMMEN RESIDENCE.
Contracting Parties Wero Miss Lena
Hnmmen and Joseph W. Tones.
Birthday Gifts of the Congrega
tion of tho Sacred Heart Polish
Catholic Church to Their Pastor,
Rev. D. B. Dembenskl Letter Re
ceived from Michael Mulherln,
Who is at Porto Rico.
At the homo of Mr. and Mrs. William
Hammen, sr., corner of Plttston ave
nue and Cherry street, n pretty wed
ding took place InBt night nt 8 o'clock.
Their youngest daugter, Miss Lcnn.vvas
united In marriage to Joseph W, Jones,
of Cedar avenue. Rev. W. A. Nordt,
pastor of the Hickory Street Presby
terian cliuich, was the olllclatlng
clergyman. The ceremony wns per
formed In the main parlor In the pres
ence of a large number of friends. Miss
Alice A. Jones was bridesmaid and
August Hammen was gioomsmnn. The
brldo was attired In a handsome suit of
cadet blue henrlctta, with chiffon trim
mings. Her attendant wote a becom
ing gown of white organdie, neatly
adorned with lnce.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
the guests and the happy couple did
justice to a sumptuous dinner. Mr. nnd
Mrs. Jones were substnntlallv icmem
bered, they being tho recipients of
many valuable and beautiful gifts of
china and silverware. The customary
wedding tour will bo dispensed with
and toduy Mr. and Mrs. Jones will com
mence housekeeping In a newly-furnished
home at 523 Willow street. The
bride Is on esteemed and accomplished
young lady. Mr. Jones Is engaged In
the barber business at Cedar avenue
and Elm street.
APPRECIATE THEIR PASTOR.
That the largo congregation of the
Sacred Heart Polish Catholic church,
on Prospect avenue, appreciate the
work of their pastor, Rev. D. B. Dem
benskl, was evidenced Monday night at
a meeting of the several societies and
sodalities of the church. Monday was
tho thirty-second anniversary of Father
Dembenskl's birth nnd the occasion
wns fittingly celebrated.
Immediately after the calling of the
meeting to order a message was sent
to Father Pembenskl's residence re
questing him to come to the meeting
hall. He responded under the Impres
sion that his counsel was to bo asked
in tho arranging of some matter per
taining to the welfare of his flock.
As tho priest took his seat on the plat
form one of the congregation arose
and made a speech of a congratulatory
nature, euloglzng the splendid achieve
ments of the pastor.
The speaker addressing himself to
Father Dembenskl told them thftt the
sense of tho gathering was to make
known In a substantial manner their
heartfelt gratitude over the many suc
cesses which had crowned the labors
of theli pastor. The gifts were then
presented to Father Dembenskl. They
comprised a beautiful gold plated chal
ice, a suit of white vestments, a hand
painted surplice nnd alb, a holv vvnter
fount, handkerchiefs hand-palntcd
cover for the chalice nnd bouquets of
cut flowers.
Feelingly Father Dembenskl re
sponded to his parlshoners and donors.
While he assured them of his gratitude
for their cherished gifts ho stated that
tho reward of the holy duties nnd lab
ors he fondlj anticipated In the salva
tion of his congregation nnd all man
kind to enjoy life eteranl in the world
bej ond. The happy occasion came to
a close by the rendition of selections
by tho church choir.
Nt;iiS OF NEWS.
Michael Mulherln, of Stone nvenue,
who enlisted In this city as u member
ot tho Eleventh Infantry of the regu
lar army in a letter date August 21,
from Mayaguez, Porto Itico, writes en
teitalnlnKly and Inteiestlngly to his
mother on the life of a soldier and the
hattles nnd skirmishes participated in
by his command. Private Mulherln
has enjoyed excellent henlth durinR
the war and assured his mother that
she has not any cauo to worry about
him. He says." Mothed do not worry,
because when I did not get hurt with
in the past few days I do not believe
it Is my lot to die on a battlefield."
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Mautz
will tnlse place at 2 o'clock this after
noon from her late home. 1318 Plttston
avenue. Uev. Mr. Nordt of tho Pres
byterian church will conduct the ser
vices at the house. Interment will be
made In tlm Plttston avenue cemetery.
Robert O'Donnell, of Irv InK avenue,
nnd Rlchaid NnlUn. of Plttston ave
nue, havo returned from 11 fortnights
btay at Lake Ariel nnd Honesdnle.
Svhool Controller John Gibbons and
daughters, Anna nnd Alice, huve re
tum"d from a visit to New Yotk city.
Aldermnn lohn J. Ruddy has as his
guest Patrick A aUh, of Plains, a
member of the Ninth regiment who is
home on a furlough,
Richard Nallln Is entertaining nt his
home on Plttston avenue Peter Gilflln,
of Toronto, Canada, who was his class
mate at St. Michael's college at Toron
to last year. Mr. Nallm and Mr. Grif
fin will leave a week tomorrow for
Vlllanova college near Philadelphia.
Jncob Krlck, of Cedar avenue, the
hotelman, will spend today nt Ulng
hamton. The South Side Youne AVomens'
Christian association will hold a picnic
at Nay Aug park, Thursday. The com
mittee are making extensive arrange
ments for the pleasure of all those who
attend. Mothers are urged to come and
bring their children and enjoy this out
ing. MINOOKA.
Miss Julia Coyne, of this place, and
James Doney, of Wilkes-riarre, were
married at St. Joseph's Catholic church
yesterday morning, Rev. T. J. Cnrmndy
olllclatlng. The brldcj was attended by
Miss Mary C, Coyne, Kugene Smith, .if
Wllkos-Iiarre, served ns groomsman. Af
ter tho ceremony the couplo icpalred to
the homo of tho bride on Main street,
where a sumptuous repast wub served.
Mr. and Sirs Dorse left on the 12.i5
train for Pittsburg and other points of
Interest.
Mrs. Henry O'Hara, of Paterson, N. J.,
Is visiting her mother on Saunders street,
P. F. O'Neill was a business visitor ut
Newton Center yesterday.
Mrs. John It. George, of Wllkcs.Tlarro,
fpent yesterday with Greenwood friends.
Manager G. T. Davis, of the Orcenwooa
store, jesterday removed his househsli
effects to his former resldenco In West
Scranton, where ho Intends to tune up
his future rcaldeneo, Mr, Duvls was a
conspicuous figure in I.ackawnnnu poli
tics and his absence will be noticeable In
tho Southwest district.
fwNo use for a duster
M
PLUG
Rati!
Every dealer who has handled Battfe
Ax knows this to be a fact. Theref
is no old stock of Battle Ax any--where
: nothing but fresh goodsjas
Battle Ax sells five times more than
any other brand in the worlds--;.
All who chew it never change '
Remember the name S
when you buy again: I
OO0Q99eMeGOMMIMM
AMUSEMENTS.
LYCEUM THEATRE,
RCI5 & tlURaUNDUP., Lessees.
11. K. LONO, Manazer.
Tuesday and Wednesday,
SEPTEMBER 6 and 7.
Matinee Wodnssdny
Chai. It. Yale'H IIUOK FANTASTICAL
MhUHANICAL HICEftil
THE EVIL EYE,
Orthe MANY MK11RY MISHAPS OK Nil)
and tho WKIHD, WONDEUl'UI. WANDEU
INOS Of NOD.
Management of Author.
SIDNEY R. EI.MS.
PRICKS EVEN INC..
JI AT I NEE
..2fic, fide, 70c, $1.00
'2&c, fine
DTJNMORE.
The Knlshts of Pythias held their
annual reception In the Odd Fellows'
hall last nlsht and, despite the Incle
ment weather, the affair was verj
largely attended. Delegates from Tay
lor, West Scranton and Petersburg
weie present. The meeting was opened
by the chairman, Mr. James Quick, with
an nddress of welcome. The following
programme was rendered: Selection,
Arlington quartette; vocal solo, Mr.
John J. Phillips; vocal solo, Mr. John
Comb; hannonlca solo, William Wil
son; vocal solo, George Phillips; selec
tion, Arlington quartette. Mr. Quick
then gave a brief talk on what he saw
at the recent convention at Indlanapo
lis. At 11.30 o'clock refreshments were
served, after vv hlch the guests departed
for their homes.
The L,ady Mundell social, which was
to havo been held at the home of Wil
liam Crallls last night, has been post
poned until this evening.
The Arlington quartette will hold an
enteitatnment and social In Odd Fel
lows' hall Wednesday evening, Sept.
14. Among other attractions the I.all
children will be present.
Tho i:pwoith League society of the
Methodist Hplscopal church held an
entertainment and social In the chuich
pallors last night which was well at
tended. The following programme wns
rendered: Instrumental solo, Miss
Hthel Jnckson, vocal duet, Misses
Genevieve Rehecker and Margery
Hden; vocal solo, Miss Tiessle Powell;
recitation, Murgaiet Swartz; dialogue,
Uesle Powell and Hope Plnnell.
Harry Young and Fiank Gaivey will
leave today for Gcttvsburg, where they
will visit the historical places.
Miss Jennie Thompson, of Clay ave
nue, has returned home after spending
the summer In Colorado,
Miss Dlnna Capwell, of Cherry street,
who has been spending the past two
months at L.ake Wlnola, has returned
home.
Miss Delia Uulger, of Throop street,
was tendered a surprise party by a
number of her friends last night.
Fiank Bingham, of Ilutler street,
spent yesterday at Holllstetvllle.
Tho school board met In regular ses
sion lost evening In No. 1 building.
The communication of Miss Mnigaret
Cavvley. asking for an Increase In sal
ary of $5 per month, wns received. Mr,
Kellam bi ought the matter of Rlble
reading up again, but nothing definite
was done.
PEOKVILLB.
The following scholars wero enrolled
at tho different schools In lilakely bo
rough hist Monday: No. 1, First ward,
let; Central school, Third waid, 110; lilijh
school, Third ward, 13; Columbia scrool,
Second ward, 177.
Mr. and Mn. Gcorgo Shay havo re
turned from an cxteiiBlvo visit with
friends at New Mllford.
Tho funeral of the Infant child of Mr.
and Mrs. Frunk drivers, who came to
his death lust Satuiday evening, was
held cstcrdii morning and was lurs-jly
attended, The pall-benrors weie Wal
ter Rogers, Frenk English, Clarcnco
Craig and Archie Tlnklepaugh,
Willie Rogers returned home esterday
nfter a week's vliit with fi lends In New
York and New Jersej .
Miss June Roberts, who has been spend
ing tho summer with her aunt, Mrs. John
Warne, returned to her homo in Nantl
colco last Monday.
Mrs. William Vanderfort will leavo
next Thursday to visit with filends at
Oil City.
Tho name of Hector Jones wns omitted
In jesterday's issue as one of tho com
mlttoo appointed by the Ulukoly school
board to procure flag und flag poles for
the two tchools.
Th3 employes of tho Grassy Island, Del.
there '& no dust oiv'
i' ItscJIstcofast'lj
CADEMY OF MUSIC,
BUROUNDCR & REIS, Lessees.
H. R. LONO, Manager.
THREE NIOHTS, CPPT 5
COMMENCING.. 3CIT1. .
Special Matinee Labor Day. Regular MatV
nees Tuesday and Wednesday.
HARRY C. GIBSON,
lhat Funny Little Irish Come
dian, in
A JOLLY IRISHMAN
PRICES-EVENING 16c, 25c aftc, 6O0
MATINEE - 16c V!60
cSScTa Thursday, Sepl. 8,
RICE & BARTON'S COMEDIANS
In a Roaring Farce-Comedy Entitled
nit's f
EVENING PRICES
MATINEE PRICES ... .
,160, 25c, 35c, 50a
15e, 'J5o
GAIETY THEATRE
Formerly Davis Opera House.
Ono Week, Commencing ,
MONDAY MATINEE, SEPTEMBER "
PBIAN NOVELTIES MllLE
Smoking Concerts.
Matinees Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturdays, 2.30 p. m.
PRICES Admission 10, 20, 30c. Reserved
orchestra chairs COc. Balcony Logo seats
DOc. Bo seats 73c.
aware and Hudson colliery, will be paid
tcday.
JUDGMENT AGAINST PULLER.
Decision of Referee Wells is Made)
Known.
A bill for the construction of a sewer
laid in the Ninth ward In 18S4 was tho
subject of an auditor's report to court
yesterday.
In Julv of that year Henry Snyder
constructed a sewer on Lee court. It
was to be paid for according to tho
foot front rule at the rate of $1.00 per
lineal foot. Two of the lots have a
total frontage of 23S feet, one being HO
feet and tho other 9S feet. Immedi
ately previous to the building of tha
sewer Mr. Fuller made a conditional
sale of the 9S-foot lot to the city, which
sale, however, was never consummated.
He told the contractor In a casual way
one day that the city owned the 9S-foot
lot, but did not tell him of It being a
conditional sale.
The plaintiff averred that Mr. Fuller
signed for 23S feet, while Mr Fuller
a verted that he expressly limited his
liability to 140 feet. The petition for
sewering was lost nnd tho question as
to who was making the correct btate
ment could not be ascertained.
Attorney T. F. Wells, the referee in
the case, decides against Mr Fuller.
"Having stood by while the Improve
ment was being njade and offering no
objection to It except the one of pos
sible non-ownership, he cannot," tha
referee says, "now limit his liability for
the Improvement to his property, which
he has and enjoys."
Judgment Is dliected In favor of tha
plaintiff for $74.23, with interest from
July 1, 1S85. making a total sum of
$132.42. Mr. Fuller had made payments
amounting to $166.15, or $24.75 more
than the 140 foot lot was liable for.
OBITUARY.
Mrs Mary Emcrick died yestcntay
morning nt tha nemo of her cousin, John
Ntalon, C2S Rlrch street. She was III threo
weeks and was SS ears of age, Tho fu
neral will tuko place tomouow morning
with a mass of requiem In St. Peter's ca
thedral at D o'clock. Interment will do
mado in Cathedral cemetery.
.MM.rimii w-ii-itriii jiMmi!"1!