THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE- THURSDAY. JANUARY 12, 1899.
10
Royal
Powder
aiBSOlUIELY'PUBE
Makes the food more delicious ond wholesome
att Bma rowcta eo., w vomc.
LESS MONOTONY
AT CAMPJi'KENZIE
ORDERS RECEIVED TO VARY
ROUTINE OF THE MEN.
It la a Welcome Change, Especially
for Members of the Thirteenth Who
Havo Gone So Often Through tho
Old Order of Things as to Become
Thoroughly Tired of It-Drills to
Bo Abbreviated and in Some In
stances Partly Dispensed With.
Theoretical School of Instruction.
were present: Lieutenant Freeman, of
F; Lieutenants Burkhouso and Mur
phy and Corporal Drako of C, and tho
Tribune correspondent. Refreshments
were served, and a special car took the
boys back to camp.
Richard J. Bourke.
PITTSTON NEWS
Tho Will of J. Sharps Carpenter.
Republicans Open tho Campaign.
Accidents, Deaths, Amusements
Latest Local News.
CnmpMacKcnzle, Augusta, On., Jan. 11
Shortly after having assumed charge
rf the Division, Major General Sum
ner had returned to his headquarters
o. resume of the ordinary routine of
military duties, such as la carried out
in the different regiment. As a result
of the Information gained, he has In
spired the following important com
munication: Mlcmlqimrters Kirct Division, Second
Army Corp-.
C'ninp Miii'Krnzle, Atifrustn, Oa.. Jnn.
Commanding General Third Brigade:
Sir: The Division commander directs
me to Inform yon tlmt your report of ln
btruction for the month of December
meets) with !ila approval. He would aug
jjest that the eompuny or other drills be
varied an much as possible, and that an
hour and a half would seem to bo too
long for a single company drill. Theo
retical Instruction should bo conducted in
all tho regiments in accordance with reg
ulations. It is desired to nave records
kept of the number of hours of instruc
tion on tho various subjects; so that fu
ture reports can bo made with greater
detail, If called for.
I". S. Strong,
Adjutant General."
This order Is welcome news to tho
boys, and has a special significance of
the Eighth and Thirteenth, for, It will
ho remembered that, compared with
these two, tho other regiments now
here are very new In the service. Eight
months of continuous drilling, day af
ter day, have, have caused the hoys
to grow almost weary of the work.
"Without excitement or change of any
kind, every member of the regiment
had become more or less of an automa
ton, splrltlessi and taking little inter
est in their work.
XO MORE GKIXD.
This order will change all. instead
of the perpetual grind at the same
routine, the suggestion of General
Sumner and the subsequent order from
the Brlgado headquarters will Intro
duce 4 desirable diversion. Now, on
certain days, tho company drills In
the morning will be dispensed with and
tho men will be given theoretical In
structions in guard duty, the ordinary
military courtesy, and in the articles of
war. Theoretical instructions will also
be given In the use of tho mngazlne
rifles. This change will he hailed ns a
step in the right direction, and will
cause the boys to take a much greater
Interest in their work.
Private John Stanton, the hospital
chef, has received from air. Tlvlnan,
"the former owner of these camp
urounds, a rather gruesome relic of
other days. It consists of a complete
net of shackles which were removed
from the remains of a dead slave. This
particular slave was Incorrigible to his
owner's way of thinking, and repeat
edly ran away. He was caught each
time, and finally shackled. He was
burled in 1S58, and his shackles went
to the grave with him. The remains
were dug up some years ago by this
same Mr. Tlvlnan, to whom tho slave
always belonget". and the shackles
were then preserved. '
This memento of slavery days and of
"man's Inhumanity to man" Private
Stanton prizes very much. He has sent
tho manacles home for safe" keeping.
Major Kellar has been honored with
nn appointment from tho chief surgeon
as a member of a medical board of
three who are to report as to the
amount and quality of the water sup
ply. Major John A. Harmon has been
deputed to Inspect tho bath houses and
to report as to their condition.
Tho regimental hospital hns re
ceived u new Thomppon stove and a
full supply of cooking utensils. The
equipment is now quite complete.
A RIFLE EXPERT.
One of the most expert men in camn
with the new rifle, Is artificer Frank
Chamberlln, of Company (J. He knows
all about the piece, and, for the past
few days, has been explaining the
parts to the boys In the mess hall.
Transportation has been forwarded
to Private Alfred J. Atkinson, of Com
pany B, who lt at present home on
sick furlough. Transportation has also
been sent to Private John McGulnness,
of Company II.
Private John P. Connolly, of a, has
returned to his company after an ex
tended absence on sick furlough. He
was taken sick at Camp Meade, and
waa at once removed to the Division
Hospital. After his recovery he wan
given a furlough.
Corporal Harry Drake, of C. has
"troubles of his own." For several
months ho had been taking pride In
a finely-developed set of slde-whlskers
which he took tho trouble to raise.
Recently, while going from his tent to
the mess hall one evening, a number of
Augusta visitors admired tho whiskers.
One of them, a prosaic young lady,
quietly observed, "Oh, I wonder if those
lovely whiskers are real?" The remark
was overheard and Corporal Drake Is
now minus the appendage, but much
disgusted.
Private Willis Kimball, of B, haa
been removed from the regimental to
tho Division hospital. He Is suffering
from pneumonia, but happily his case
shows no dangerous symptoms.
Prlvoto Marshall Anderson, of F.
haa reported to his company after a
three months' absence on sick fur
lough. Ho Is now in the enjoyment of
good health.
Last evening Sheriff O'Connor, at
his home In Augusta, entertained a
number of the boys. Tho band was In
attendance, and played some choice
selections under the conductorshlp of
Sergeant Miles. Musician Harry
Bvans played two solos on the (lute,
"Marguerite" and "Then You'll. Re
member Mo"' with beautiful effect.
Private Edward J. Kelly, of. tho jios
pltal corps, sang several of his favor
ite pi0"''", Tlrti tti muailxlnna tbr-
The will of tho late J. Sharps Cur
penter, of the West Hide, was (lied yes
terday and disposes of his estate, val
ued at $57,800. of which $27,000 Is in
real estute and $23,800 In personal prop
erty, ns follows: To J. B. Carpenter
and William Walsh, his nephews, are
given a life Interest In certain secur
ities. J. B. Carpenter also receives for
life tho use of the property In Exeter
borough which ho now occupies, and
upon his death It passes to his chil
dren. On certain conditions, William
Walsh receives for life tho use of tho
property on Luzerne nnd Linden
streets. Tho widow receives for life
tho use of the Linden street property,
which she now occupies, all the In
come of all securities not otherwise
disposed of In the will. The ecutors
arc the widow, J. B. Carpenter and
George HIce.
The West PIttston Republican club
held a meeting last evening in the town
hall and decided that a convention will
be held on the evening of tho 16th In
the Sama hall to place In nomination
candidates for the following offices to
be voted for at the coming election:
Three councllmen, two school directors,
one constable, one overseer of the poor,
one auditor, one high constable, re
gister, assessors, and election officers
In tho several voting precincts. The
primary elections for the choosing of
delegates will occur on tho afternoon
of the 4th, between 4 and 7 o'clock.
The work of flushing No, 5 slope was
somewhat retarded yesterday owing to
the roof caving in several places where
the fire is located.
Mns. Mary Tigue, mother of Coun
cilman Tlgue, died at a late hour on
Tuesday, after a protracted illness.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning with a high mass of requiem
at St. John's church.
Mrs. W. II. Do Murr, of Wilkes
Barrc, Is visiting relatives on tho West
Side.
The Exeter club, of the West Side,
will hold their first annual full dress
reception thle evening at their elegant
quarters on Luzerne avenue. The
Invitations will bring together many
of the most prominent families in this
and Lackawanna counties, and tho ar
rangements have been made to make
this one of the most exclusive and so
cial events which has ever been held in
the garden village.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bryden, of Delaware
avenuo, has returned from New York,
where she spent the holidays with
friends In that and Jersey city.
John O'Boylo, of Wnter street, hand
ed to Thomas Hoollghan a check for $50
yesterday, tho restnt of being on the
wrong side of the fence when tho de
cision was made in he McCoy-Shark-ey
contest. But there were others.
It is pcrhare not generally known
that Piper Munley, of tho Korst Castle,
is a cousin of Tom Sharkey, the pugil
ist. Munley Is more pleased over the
result than Johnny O'Boylo.
The Republican city committee met
last evening and decided to hold a con
vention at the Eagle Hose hall on Jan.
16, for the purpose of placing candi
dates upon a ticket to bo voted for
next month. There are several coun
cllmen and two school directors at largo
to be chosen, besides the usual ward
olllcers. At a recent private caucus of
the city the encouraging1 facts were
learned, that with a strict party vote,
the Republicans can elect their candi
dates, and this Information has spurred
tho workers of each ward to do some
diligent work before the polls close on
election day. The primaries will be
held on tho afternoon of tho 14th.
The Ice famine the past summer, and
tho exhorbltant prices that were charg
ed by dealers in the congealed article,
has caused a large number of private
Ice houses to be constructed by large
consumers. Yesterday Oliver Burke
and Louis Harter housed several car
loads each from Harvey's lake.
The newly organized gun club of
West PIttston selected the following of
ficers last evening to serve for the en
suing year: J. H. Mahon. president;
William Shah, vlco president, and Fred
Saxe, secretary. The new organization
is composed of good marksmen, and to
show that they are also good entertain
ers, are making arrangements for their
annual banquet.
Patrick Hoban, of Market street,
run up against misfortuno yesterday,
when a fractious horse attnehed to a
cutter, which he was driving made off
with tho bit between his teeth and
succeeded In throwing out Mr. Hoban,
and made a wreck of the sleigh. Ho
ban landed In a ditch Insensible and
when examined later by a physician it
was found that he sustained a broken
arm anil a fracture of the collar bone.
The annual report of the city treas
urer shows that there is yet outstand
ing and duo from property holders tho
sum of J16.C1S for paving and curbing.
Why this largo sum has been duo the
city from year to year is to be inves
tigated and those who havo not paid
the assessment, and able to do so, will
be ordered to have a hustle on them.
The street commissioner's attention
Is called to the dangerous condition of
the sidewalk on the corner of Main
and Market streets.
Tho following trustees of the Miners'
Savings bank were elected Yesterday
for tho ensuing year: It. 'P. Lacoe,
A. A. Bryden. Thomas Maloney, Geo.
Johnston, R. M. Hughes, Alex. Craig,
Th'fcnas Mangan, Andrew Bryden, J.
C. Reap and C. F. Rohan.
Tho First National bank have de
clared a semi-annual dividend of 4 per
cent, and added $10,000 to the surplus
fund.
Miss Clara Lelsenrlng, Oscar Phil
lips and Charles Tench aro victims of
the grip.
The thermometer registered five de
grees below -soro on tho West Side yes
terday morning, . and still we havo
many, discontented people In our midst.
Trinity guild will meet this afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. W. Q. Streng,
on William street.
' Gcorgo W. Brown and wife and Eli
tmwn 'nt t fJI Summit vtArdnv
to attend the funeral of the lato Sam
uel Smith. Tho deceased was for many
years a resident of this city, and the
newsoMils death will bo learned with
rogret by many In this vicinity.
There was admitted to tho hospital
yesterday Simon Kralfls, who was se
verely Injured about tho head by a
prrtnaturo blast.
"Tho Black Flag," ns presented by
tho Shearer Repertoire company laBt
evening, was the best and most Inter
esting of tho week, nnd tho work of
Miss Fletcher, who Is a talented and
winsome young lady, and Baby John
ston, aro entitled to special mention.
The company Is here for tho bnlance
of the week nnd matinee on Saturday.
Company I of tho Seventh regiment
have received orders to leave for Har
rlsburg via the Lehigh Valley, on tho
16th, and tho boys arc Jubilant on ac
count of their first trip. In tho mean-
Imc they are hard at drill and expect
to show up llko old veterans during
the Inauguration.
THE BROADWAY CAFE.
W. II. Sanger, who lately purchased
what was known as the Coffee House
at 21 South Main street, has thoroughly
renovated the establishment and now
has one of the best appointed eating
houses In tho city. Regular meals and
menls and lunches at all hours nt bot
tom prices, and sleighing parties will
find this just the placo to stop nt.
Chicago and Northwestern and various
railways to a point In tho south on the
Savannah, Florida and Western.
Brockway cues for tho loss of a trunk,
und Inasmuch as tho ticket was pur
chased In Milwaukee the action was
commenced there.
CHIEFS MAKE A "SWAP."
Dunraoro and Scranton Firo Com
panies to Trado Bervlco.
The chiefs of the Scranton and Dun
more flro departments havo "swapped"
tho service of some of their respective
compnntcs In the event of fires near
the lino dividing tho city and borough.
Tho proper Scranton district com
panies will respond to alarms for fires
in Dunmore'a sixth ward. In return
for tills service, tho Electric Hose com
pany, of Dunmore, will respond to
alarms from Boxes 124-5-6 In Scran
ton's Tenth ward (Petersburg).
BLAST FURNACE WRECKED.
INDUSTRIAL JOTTINGS.
Now Jersoy Has a Railroad That Is
Ono of tho Most Unique in
tho Country- Somo of
Its Features.
Explosion of Gas Croatos Havoc and
InjuroB Two Men.
Two men were Injured by an ex
plosion of gas yesterday morning In
ono of the furnaces at tho Blast fur
nace. The exoloslon wrecked tho fur
naco nnd made a loud report.
John Bedenskl had a hip fractured
and was badly bruised. Michael Sheri
dan wns burned about tho face. They
were taken to the Moses Taylor his-pltal.
According to tho Stroudsburg Times
the "Rock-a-bye-baby" railroad of New
Jersey Is probablythe most remarkable
common carrier In tho world. It starts
in a swamp a mile or so from Mor
rlstown, and, running through Mor
ris, Sumerset and Hunterdon counties,
joins the Jersey Central at White
House. An old farmer, In speaking of
It, said it began at no place and ran
to nowhere.
The section through which the road
runa had been without railroad facili
ties until this road was built, and tho
farmers and villagers along tho route
always felt that they were badly treat
ed. For Twenty-five years Samuel
Sloan, of the Delaware, Lackawanna
nnd Western railroad, had held out
hopes that he was about to build a
branch for these good people, but Mr.
Sloan's promises never materialized.
When the hope that he would do some
thing for them had been abandoned, tho
country people got together and con
cluded to havo a railroad of their own.
This determination resulted In tho
Rock-a-bye-baby.
No road was ever before built as this
was. The farmers not only supplied
tho capital, but they did the work oi
constructions and the engineers as well.
Each farmer did the grading through
his place and furnished from his wood
lot the croes-tlen. For this ond the
right of way ho was paid in stocks
and bonds. The bonds were given as
compensation, and tho stock was
thrown In for good measure. Tho
method of locating the road was inter
esting. There were two conditions
that had always to be met. The line
had to go through each farm just as
suited the owner. Then again the line
had to be so placed that there would
bo no cutting that could not be done
with a plow ana no filling that could
not be done with scrapers. This, too,
Is In a hilly country, a country which
Is sometimes spoken of ns mountain
ous. It will readily be seen that these
conditions compelled a very 'frequent
change of grades, somo of them fear
fully steep, and a great many curves,
some remnrkably nbrupt.
The conductor now ells tickets at
the station and then punches them on
tho cars. Ho Is a most accommodating
official, and wilt stop his trains at any
cross-road where a passenger wishes
to get on or off. The train consists
of an engine and baggage car, and one
or more freight cars.
The engine Is a wonder. It wheezes
most painfully, and always seems on
tho verge of breaking down or blowing
up. When a steep grade Is encoun
tered, the engine gets at It with a rush.
If he gets to the summit safely all
well and good; It he stalls before get
ting to the top of the hill he backs
tho train a mile or so and then tries
again. To return to the conductor. He
Is a sad looking chap, but he Is re
sourceful ond not without humor.
A while ago two of his passengers
had an nrgument which could not be
settled In the ordinary way, aa words
were inadequate and insufficient When
blows became inevitable the conductor
stopped the train. Tho men got off
and went for each other, not according
to prize-ring Vules, but In utter defi
ances of them. They smashed nnd
scratched and wrestled. Finally they
fell and rolled over and over until they
landed In a ditch. Tho muddy water
cooled their anger and they quit, each
having had enough. They re-entered
tho train, and tho old engine, with a
shriek of pain, moved on.
THIS AND THAT.
Tho Hazleton-Lehlgh Coal and Land
company haw commenced the work of
sinking a slope on Its new property.
Preparations are now being made for
the construction of a breaker. The
basin in which the slope Is being sunk
Is three hundred feet wide and one
and one-quarter miles in length. The
average thickness of the seam is ten
feet.
Calvin Pardee and company have re
commenced operations at their Lat
tlmer No. 1 breaker, which had been
suspended for somo time. The electric
light plant has been completed at the
Harwood colliery, and a 1,200 horse
power plant Is now being Installed.
It costs Pennsylvania brakeman and
station employes $20 to carry a pas
senger coach key. When they are pro
vided with the key they aro compelled
to sign a bond of that value which
Is forfeited If the key Is lost or loaned.
The bond was originally only $10. Sev
eral of the gatemen at the Union sta
tion have keys which they had con
tinuously for more than twenty years.
An important suit has been started
In the circuit court of Milwaukee,
which, If the plaintiff Is successful, will
make every local railroad ticket agent
tho agent of every railroad In tho Unit
ed States. Edward P. Brockway some
time ago purchased from the Chicago
and Northwestern, through City Pas
senger Agent F. M. Snlveloy, a ticket
entitling him to transportation over the
Hood's
Pills
2J ctcti.
MILK
CRUST
When our baby boy was three months old,
he had tho milk crust Tery badly on hl bead,
so tbat all tho hair carao out, and itched so
bad, ha made it bleed by scratching It. t got
auiKooi uuTictJiuk boat anuu vox 01 tun
cuitA (ointment),
and out a thin can
had used hafa box it teas tntirely cured, and
nis nair commcnccu 10 crow out mcciy.
reb.21,'08. Mrs. H. V. IIOI.MKS, Ashland, Or.
I anolied tho Ccticora.
and put a thin cap on lus head, and before I
'i
his hair commenced to crow out nicely,
in
CoricctA niuimis tjipftl with trrmitlbU force to
mathtrt, nun... and all ka.lar th care ot children. To
know thataatotla application wilt afford loatact relief,
permit real end elerp. .ad point to n apeedr cure In the
moat tortuHor.aad dleflffurlnr or akin end icalp dlaeaiaa,
Tith leaa of hair, and not to me them 11 to fall In your duty.
fcLSir tor hiiN.ToRTvaKDHABiR and filar for Tirid
Morulas in a warm bath nlth CrnctRA 8ur. and e
tingle anointing with Co? iccka. (rreateal of eklo carta.
Foil tnrouehoit the world, Pom n. C.Cotr., Rota
Propi.. lijaton. How to Cure Baby'eHkln JJueeaca, tret.
CEYLON
AND
INDIA
TEA
A delicious beverage
when properly infused.
Wholesome. Quickly pre
pared. Use less tea and infuse
THREE to FIVE minutes.
Always use boiling water.
ComioIlySWallace
T12wa12 SWSSHINGTON AVENUE
Clearing
Sale Specials
Hill 36. inch Bleached Muslin . . '. I 5c
Lonsdale 36-inch Bleached Muslin ....'. 5c
Fruit of Loom 36-inch 5c
Pride of West, 36-inch 9c
Lonsdale Cambric, 36-inch 9c
Pillow case and Sheeting widths in bleached and
brown Utica, Lockwood and Atlantic brands, at the
lowest prices ever quoted.
Great slaughter prices in all Dress Goods, Silks,
and Black Goods.
Aprons and Muslin Underwear at prices below
the cost of making.
Ladies' Kid Gloves Our entire stock of Fine
Dollar Gloves at 79 Cents.
Men's, Women's and Children's Woolen Under
wear at greatly reduced prices.
And Half Prices in the Cloak Room.
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ASK YOUR GROCER FOR
SALADA
Ceylon Tea
REFRESHING. DELICIOUS.
Bald only in Ixsad rekU.
50c, 60c, and 70c per pound.
UPTON'S
CEYLON-INDIA
TEA
For Sale by All Grocers.
NATIONAL
OF SCRANTON,
Special Attention Given to Busl
ness and Personal Accounts.
Liberal Accommodations Ex
tended According to Balances and
Responsibility.
Gl'or Cent. Interest Allowed on
Intercut Deposits. ,
Cure sick lieudacUe, bail
Mute In the moulli, coaled
tongue, gas In the stomach,
dlitreia and Indlgaitlon. Do
not weaken, but bar tonlo effect.
Capital,
Surplus,
$200,000
400,000
WM. CONNELL, President.
HENRY BISLIN, Jr., Vice Pros.
WILLIAM II. l'KOK. (Jiulilor
Connolly & Wallace,
127 and 129 Washington Avenue.
Scouring;
Machines
Thoroughly clean every kernel
of wheat that yrc uso in tho
manufacture ot "Snow White"
flour. There la no way that a
dirty lternel can escape. Ho
must ko through and take Ills
rnedlctno whether he vnnt:( to
or not. The amount ot dirt that
wo got out of tho very cleanest
wheat would surprlso you.
"Snow White"
X'lour Is, therefore, absolutely
clean and you wouldn't think of
using ordinary flour If you could
see the way "Sriott White" is
made.
The grocers sell it.
"We Only Wholesale It."
THEWEST0NMILLC0
Scranton. Carbondate. Olypltant.
.TeTe.T.T Tf TT.TTe
CAMERAS AND KODAKS,
Bicycles, Skates, Sleds,
Games, Sweaters,
Athletic and Gymnasium
Goods
1899 MODELS
Now on Exhibition.
We are authorized agents
for the Eastman Kodak Co.,
and carry a complete line of
supplies for the amateur and
professional photographer.
Lace Curtain Bargains
January is our clearing-up time. We have some 300
pairs of fine Lace Curtains, two and three pair of a pattern.
All these little lots must go at once. Cost not considered.
We want the joom. These goods are all Fall importations
and this sale offers you an opportunity to furnish at a sav
ing of from 25 to 50 per cent
Irish Point,
Brussels,
Point de Calais
Tambour,
Renaissance,
Nottingham.
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FURNITURE COVERINGS. TAPESTRY CURTAINS.
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WILLIAMS & McANULTY
CARPETS.
WALL PAPER.
LACKAWANNA LUMBER GO,
fflANUFACTUIURS OF
SAWED PEL WHITE Hill III HARDWOOD
Bill Timber cut to order on abort notice. Hardwood Mlno Rails
cawed to uniform Ungtbs constantly oa hand. Peeled Ile-ailocll
Prop Timber promptly furnished.
MIL1.S At Cross Fork. Potior Co.. on to Buffalo and Susquc
janna Railroad. At Minn, Potter County. Pa., on Coudorsport. ana
fort Allegany Railroad. Capacity 400.000 feet per day.
GENERAL OFFICE-Board of Trad Building, Scranton. Pa.
Telephone No. 4014.
The vnult ot this bank is pro
tected by Holmes' Electric Pro.
FLOREY & BROOKS
211 Washtostoi Ava,
Opposite Court Home.
Steam and
Hot Water
HEATING
Gas, Electric
And Combination
FIXTURES
Electric
Light . . .
WIRING
Chas. B. Scott,
119 Franklin Ave.
Book Binding
Neat, Durable Book Binding, is what you re?
ceive if you leave your order with The Tribune.
I Going:
Out of Business
And our entire Stock of Footwear will be closed out at a
fraction of their value. Now Is Your Opportunity. We shall
turn this stock into cash within the shot test possible time. Our A
t Great Sale Prices will sell thousands of shoes. X
SALE COMMENCES JAN. 4.
J Do not throw this chance away. Be early while the as- 7
sortment is complete. Come in the morning, if you can; if
not, come whenever convenient, but come. Wc carry only
& good goods, as you know. The Trices Will Convert You.
HANUIfctil 5IUME IN 1H UITT. Z17 LACK A. AVE A
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Standard Shoe Store,