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THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4. 1899.
Tuning .
and Repairing
V.
Of Pianos aud Organs and
all kinds of musical in
struments. All Work (Junrnntcert.
Knabe, Uose, Lttdutig,
Briggs Pianos.
Pianos from $175 up to
$900. Easy terms.
io.! Wyomlnt! Ave,
SCRANTON
Ice Cream.
HEST IN TOWN.
Per
C Quart.
uckawanim dairy co
Telephone Orderi Promptly 1)9 Ivered
.'2r-3J7 Adams Avenue
DR. A. A. LINDABURY,
l (cialiiis Surge., tlsoasji o. Women
Citln l!our II t I'Jn. m
J to 4 p. m
At I'mtrtenen 7 to 8 p. in
Onice 2ti Conned Ihilkllru Ileildsncs
Jltl South Main Avenue.
Scranton Transfer Co.,
IIUOH J. UEENAN, fllanaier.
lheol;t Ilajsaco direct from roldonoe to
any part or tlio L nlteJ Slater.
(Mike 10!) Lack... Ave. IMionc 523
HUNTINGTON'S BAKERY.
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1'20 Spruce Street.
.Masonic Temple
C. S. SNYDER,
The Only Dentist
In the City Who lsu (irndun'o In
Medicine.
420-422 SPRUCE STREET.
DR. H. B. WARE,
SPECIALIST.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Office Hours-fl n. m. to 12.30 p. m., 2 to I.
Williams Building, Opp. Postofllco.
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CITY NOTES
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MEETING 'IONIGHT.-There will ho a
regular meeting oC the hoard ot he.ilth,
at their rooms In the tlty hull tlili even
lne "I S o'clock.
PREPARATORY SERVICE.-Sen lees
preparatory to the administration of the
Lord's hupper will ho held In the lecturo
loom, of the First Presbyterian nchurch
this evening.
OPr.NINGSOCIAL.-On Thursday even
ing the Enterprise Dancing class, which
Is In chnrgo of Piofe.or Hurry Taylor,
will open Its beason with a i-ncl.il In Ex
celsior hall on Wyoming avenue.
ON THURSDAY NIGHT.-A supper
nnd entertainment will be given Thurs
day evening. Oct. as, by Corps No. CO,
Auxiliary to Lieutenant Ezra S. Griffin
post, in tho Grand Army ot the Republic
room at Lackawanna and Wyoming ave
nues, Thursday evening.
UNIFORMS DISTRHJUTED.-Company
D of the Thirteenth leglment held n
meeting last night at the armory. Cap
tain Footo distributed the uniforms nnd
ammunition to his command. The com
pany will assemble Friday night at S
o'clock for drill practice.
EXHIBITION OF WATER COI.OHS.
Mlss Dunn, former 1 htute tecretury of
the Young Women's Christian association,
had on exhibition a number of water col
ors at the Jermyn Inst night, wlter a
number of guests were Invited. The pie.
tutcs wrro made by Miss Dunn In a rs.
cent trio abroad nnd ore exquisite specl.
mum ot at t.
PAY DAYS. Tho Delaware and Hud
son company paid their employes at tho
Murvln and Leggett s Creek mines yester
day. Tho employes of the Continental
and Hydo Park mines of the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western company were
paid on Monday, and yesterday tho Hall
stead and Diamond employes received
their pay. Today tha pay ear will vlrlt
tho Bellevuc, Dodgo and Oxford mines.
MONTHLY SOCIALS -Tho young pco
plo of tho Scranton Lledcrkranz will bavo
a social each month during tho winter.
Next Wednesday uipht tho first one will
be held. Tho hall will bo handsomely
decorated for the occasion In chargo of
tho arrnngcmetrtH for tho socials Is tho
following committee: o. Nelson Teets
Edward Slebcckcr, Edward Elscle. George,
Koch, J. D. Fcrber. William Emcrrch.
Charles IJechtold, Victor Wcnzcl, Then-
doro Kelscl, Frank Hummlcr,
Rods and Frank Lcuthnor.
Isncloro
HOSE COMPANY BALL.-The Ira
Tripp Hose company ot tho Twenty-first
ward conducted n hall nt Muslo hall last
night. It was attended by an Immense
gathering of the friends of tho company,
mid the visiting llremen In the city. Tho
commttteo In chnrge of tho ball was
composed of Thomas MoNomara, John
Murphy, Frank Goodrich, Patrick Reap,
P, J. McAndrow. John Kclley, H. L.
Jones. Lester Jones, William Reap.James
Murphy and John Jordan.
Smoke the Popular Punch Cigar, lOo.
Perry Brothers
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FIREMEN ARE
POURING IN
If'oncludcd from Pace 1 1
I reirret that I can not nddresa you
n n fireman, I never Joined a Arc com
pany. There is nothing In or nliout a
lire company that I would be cnpable
of doing-. It was onre miKKe.sted to me
that 1 nilKht Join a oompnny anil be
come Its president. 1 thought well of
this until I looked nt the by-laws nnii
read: "It shall be his duty to preserve
order." I quit. The tusk was more
than 1 would care to undertake.
The mayor then formally extended a
hearty welcome to the visitors on be
half of the city nnd hoped their stay
would bo fraiiBht with pleasure and
profit.
Hon. John 12. Heche, vice-president
of the executive committee, was next
Introduced by President Colin to spealc
for the firemen. Mr. Itoche was re
membered by the delegates for his ele
Knnt speech In nominating' Scranton
at the Lebanon convention and he wns
Riven a heavty greeting. Mr. Iloche
said:
"The people of Scrnn'rn nn. very
piottd of theli jeputallon for hospital
ity, am' we think. 1untlv -o. Wt- ur
not entirely responsible for this fool
ing. It has. to mini' extent, boon
thrust upon us. For many years this
city has entertained conventions like
yours nianv of them national in ex
tent, nnd all who came to us here. In
the heart of the highlands of Penn
sylvania l.nv been Rood enough to I
say very kind thlnps about us, so that
It we have Ir nn enlarged degree the
feeling I mentioned, much of It Is due
to tlure complimentary statement:;. A
wekomo tlu-n. front the people of,
Srrnnton such as has been extended,
to you by his honor, the mayor, le ths
Wf'"omo of a proud people, who would j
scorn to glvv expression to sentiments
n,. .... . ..... n I..- .. 1... Il.nn. Illn It .-. r. .. '
ll"l t'lIU'I lUIMt.ll 11 IIIUIII. Jin ll"Ml'l -' (
welcome was ample enough to Include
th'- fire department, ns well as the
other good liooule ef the city, but In
one respect at least, firemen are llkij
women, they always like to speak tor
themselves.
"We fully appreciate the frlendlv
feeling vour presence proves you en
tertain for us, for no other feeling limn
that of friendship could withstand'.;
the alluring Invitation of Scat let of
Danville or the eloquence of Kiuery of
Newcastle, to which you listened at
Lebanon. To say that wo have ti kin
dred feeling for you is but a feeble ex
pression ot the extent of our regard,
and to tell you how proud we are that
you, the representatives of the brave
firemen of this great state, are our
nuests, requires a more extended vo
cabulary than 1 nm master of. If
"deeds speak louder than words." then
you will know before you adlourn the
warmth of our attachment. Please re
member that you hold not only the key
to the city, but to our hearts also, that
you are ns welcome here as to your
own llirslde. You have therefore every
reason to feel at home, and If we fall
to impress our hospitality unon vou, it
will not bo due to want of effort.
"I cannot find language to e-rres3
formally the warmth of the weleomo
which the lire department of Scranton
extends to you. I thank you for vour
nttention, and I hope your convention
will be, as productive of good to vour
organization as it will be of filename
to us "
After a brief response President C'ohn
appointed Edward Donahoe and A!.
Hartman, of Philadelphia, as sergeant-nt-arms
and the actual business o' the
convention was then proceeded with.
A. J, Henry, of Allentown; Ttobert Kel
ler, of Stroudsburg, and Jefferso l
Shauer, of West Chester, the commit
tee on credentials, with the assistance
of Secretary V. W. Wundcr, then pro
ceeded to the roll call. This occupied
nearly an hour und when It was con
eluded the reports of olllcers were taken
up.
Reports of Officers.
TIK .irni'al report" of officers were
prepared in pamphlet form, and
were read by Secretary 'Vunder.
President Cohn's report was as fol
lows: Fellow Firemen of the Stale of Penn
sylvania: I take pleasure In submit
ting, In connection with the reports of
your various officers and committees, a
brief review of the occurrences in tli
life of our association during my term,
together with such suggestions as will,
in my Judgment, tend to continue the
growth and efficiency of our associa
tion. First, however. 1 desire to again
thank you for electing me your presi
dent, nnd for the many Kindnesses
shown me during my term of olllce.
The principal work 'accomplished dur
ing the year was the maintenance of
the relief fund legislation, eiracte.l in
1S95, under which municipalities re
ceived one-half of the two per cent, tax
paid the state by foreign flro lnsur.in.jo
companies, nnd which is diverted 0"m
municipal treasuries to the t.-tasu.-y of
tho Firemen's Relief associations, nnd
from there to the support of Indigent
firemen and those dependent upon
them.
It may appear strange to you, It cer
tainly does to me, that legislation en
acted as far back as 1&9j, und In such
a deserving cause, should require at
tention in 1S99. Hut it fa nevertheless
true that measures detrimental to this
fund are proposed at each session of
our state legislature, and were It not
for the activity of your executive and
law committees I doubt whether the
different local relief associations
throughout the state would be enjoy
ing tha benefits of this fund today.
The danger to the measure during the
last session lay In a generul and sev
eral distinct revenue bills, which pro
posed Increasing the tax upon foreign
insurance companies from two to four
per cent., and iri which no provision
wns made for the diversion of a por
tion of the revenue derived to the lire
men. Your committees, however-, were
equnl to the occasion, nnd bysyste
matlc anjl emphatic work, a detailed
account of which is herewith published,
successfully protectbd our Interests. In
connection with this I take pleasure In
saying that every state official, from
the governor on down, appeared anx
ious to aid the firemen, which circum
stance is certainly a veiy distinctive
credit to our association
Following the aggressive flcht In Hie
protection of our Interests came the
gloom caused uy the death of two of
our most distinguished und useful
members. "Pop" Thomas, that genial
soul, that none knew hut to love, nnd
Undo John Sllngluff, whose dignity and
genial character made him a noted and
respected llgure among us. Roth of
these gentlemen had met with your
committees in Hnrrishuig and Phila
delphia In your Interests but a short
time boforo their death, and tho mem
bers of the committee of this term will
never forget with what wiBdom nnd
force they plead gur cause. I would
very much like to say more about th"
usefulness and character of our do
ceased associates, but courtesy to. thosa
privileged by appointment to prepaie
their eulogies forbids. I will, there
fore, simply say that through the ne
gleot of the relatives of "Pop" Thomas
to give proper notlco of the time or his
funeral, but a few of the members ot
our association were present. These
few were accorded tho honor of serving
ns his pall-bearors.
At tho funeral of t'nelo John Sllng
luff our association was largoly repre
sented, nnd furnished an appropriate
floral tribute. Suitable resolutions of
eympnthy for the family and relatives.
ns well ns for tho community where he
had been nn esteemed official, were nls.i
adopted. Long nnd useful wero their
lives to our organization. May they
rest In peace, nnd mny wo ever try to
emulato their characters.
Tho vacancy caused in tho treasurer
ship bv tho death of Brother ailngluff
was filled by the executive committee,
ns provided by the lawn of our asso
ciation, nt a meeting held In the city
ot Scranton, Juno 2. 1899, A. L. Iteich
onbnch, esq,, city treasurer ot tho city
ot Allentown, Pa., being chosen to
serve the, unexpired term of our asso
ciation's treasurer. Mr. Itelchcnbach
Immediately entered upon his duties,
having, however, first furnished n bond,
ns prescribed by the committee, In tho
sum of two thousand dollars.
Shortly after the election of the
treasurer the association's finance com
mittee nudltcd tho nccounts of the de
ceased treasurer nnd of Secretary
AVunder. the result ot which is fully
set forth In the flrranclnl statement
herewith printed. In connection with
this I wish to give public expression to
mj appreciation of the action of the
executors of Hrother Sllnglttff's estate,
for their honorable and liberal course
in the settlement between us. This Is
a brief review of the occurrences of
the year.
The suggestions I deem expedient nre
that tho matter of keeping the accounts
between the members and the associa
tion be changed so as to show more
distinctly the amounts received and
from whom. I will not recommend the
remedy, but lenvo that to the execu
tive, law and finance committees. I will
say, however, emphatically, that If a
better system be Inaugurated the bene
fits to the association would be Incal
culable financially nnd otherwise. Thu
custom of allowing bills ngnlnst tho
association to remain unpild from one
convention to tho other, Is not only un
necessary, as mere nr- ample lunds on
hand, but it reflects discredit on the or
ganization: all bllls-SIibuld bo promptly
met, and I think even salaries should
be paid quarterly.
The law of the association relative to
disbursements should be more strictly
enforced nnd no money should be paid
out unless upon proper warrant, duly
executed.
I would nlso recommend that audits
of the accounts of the officers be made
nt least twice a year: Just before and
Immediately after each convention, and
careful minutes kept of tho same. In
my estimation annual statements of all
members In arrears, showing name of
Individual and of company where such,
locality, amount, nnd for what year,
should be made to each convention,
that steps could bo taken for the col
lection of the amounts due and the
purging of the roll.
I would also call your attention to
the neglect of honorary vice-presidents
to perform their duty, namely, the get
ting of all fire organizations in their
respective districts to become members
of this association, and suggest that
hereafter only such as can bo relied
upon be recommended for appoint
ment. In conclusion, I nsk you all to pay
strict attention to tho business ot this
convention nnd to observe proper de
corum, so that the Interests and wel
fare of this nssoclatlon may be ad
vanced and that the record we may
leave behind us will be such that all
interested in our entertainment may be
proud of.
I thank my fellow-ofllcials and ap
pointees for their co-operation during
the year.and trust the manner In which
I have performed my duties may meet
with the approval of the entire asso
ciation. Very respectfully, your obpdlent ser
vant, c. H. Conn, President.
The report of Secretary Wunder
dwelt particularly upon the success
ful efforts to prevent the threatened
tampering with the net governing for
eign fire Insurance companies, which
would have deprived the firemen's re
lief associations of the funds they now
receive from tho tax on these com
panies. He also reported that there are B39
companies represented in the associa
tion and that there is a standing indi
vidual membership of 238, making a to
tal membership of 775.
Treasurer A. L. Reichenbach, who
succeeded to the position on Juno 23,
1899, when It was made vacant by the
death of Mr. Slinghuff, one of the vic
tims of the Exeter wreck, reported re
ceipts of $2,077.30 and expenditures of
$908.71, leaving a balance on hand of
$1,108.63.
The rending of the other reports con
tained in the pamphlet was dispensed
with as being unnecessary, each dele
gate having been furnished with a
copy.
All reports were received and adoptc J
and ordered spread Vjpon the minutes.
Among the recommendations thus
adopted was one contained In the re
port of the executive committee abol
ishing tho office of corresponding secre
tary and transferring Its duties to the
ofllee of recording secretary.
Chairman Hosch for tho transporta
tion committee submitted a supple
mentary report containing a recom
mendation that all companies forward
to the secretary a report of all rail
road property saved by firemen during
the coming year, that the committee
may have a lever with which to secure
a better railroad late than that which
was given this year to the "delegates.
The recommendation was adopted,
Chief James C. Haxter. of Philadel
phia, chairman of tho committee on
Firemen's Home, mailed a report ad
vising that at this time It was Inop
portune to attempt the establishment of
such an Institution. The report was
received and adopted.
George Nalllnger, James II. Btown
nnd W. H Long, for the committee
on relief association, submitted the
correspondence they hnd with the nn
dltor general's office relating to the
dlsttlbutlon of the municipalities share
of the tax on foreign fire Insurance
companies aird extended thanks to th
auditor general and insurance com
missioner for their courteous treat
ment. A suggestion was contained In tho re
port that the association empower the
relief association or law committee to
assist localities which havo ttouble in
obtaining their share of this fund by
reason of obstinacy or misunderstand
ing of councils. Among the communi
cations was one from Auditor General
McCauley authorizing; the committee to
announce at tho Scranton convention
that the warrants duo cities nnd bor
oughs from tho foreign fire insurance
premiums would be Issued on or about
Oct. 20.
On motion of Mr. Keller, of Strouds
burg, n committee of three was ap
pointed to consider the recommenda
tions contained In the president's re
port and report on tliem at this morn
ing sessions. A. L. Reichenbach. of
Allentown, George Nalllnger, of Phila
delphia, and Leyshon Thomas, Jr., of
Norrlstown, were appointed on this
committee.
Edlogies Pronounced,
AT THIS Juncture President Cohn
called for the report of the spe
cial commltteo appointed dur
ing tho recess to preparo eulogies on
-two of the association's most promi
nent members who died during tha
year. Treasurer John Slinghuff, of No--rlstown,
and Sellm Thomas, of Norrls
town. Chief Qreenberg, of Huntington,
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read the report ol the committee on
Mr. Thomas. It wns as follows:
Mr. President nnd Gentlemen of the
Association: Slnco our last meeting
theie has passed from nmong us a man
whom it was nn honor to know and
whoso kindly nnd' affectionate disposi
tion endeared him to the hearts of all.
Sellm S. Thomas, familiarly known to
us as "Pop" Thomas, died In May last,
at Mlflllntown, whither he had gone In
search of piscatorial enjoyment. As n
prelude to tho subjoined resolution,
which I would respectfully offer, a brief
sketch of Mr. Thomas' lite cannot but
prove Interesting.
Sellm S. Thomas was born In Urandy
wlne, Chester county, Pa., Jan. 7, 1828.
Ills parents wero among the earliest
settlers. In April, 1845, he moved with
his parents to Philadelphia, where he
learned the trade of ornamental decor
ating and chair painting, and suhse
nuently became a. designer of patterns
for his firm. Ho wns a born fireman,
nnd at an early ago Joined the then
volunteer llro department of Philadel
phia as an nctive member of Philadel
phia Engine company, No. 18, nnd, it Is
related of him, that ho seldom or never
missed an alarm, either day or nignt
He was always alert, nnd filled mnny
ofllces in the company with marked
ability. In subsequent changes of resi
dence he located at Harrlsburg, Mlfl
llntown and Lewlstown. In this state,
and in Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas,
nnd after tnste for travel had been
fully satisfied he returned to his native
state and located nt Lebanon, where
he spent the remaining years of his
life.
During his sojourn in the west his
signal ability and worth wero recog
nized by Abraham Lincoln, who mado
him his assistant secretary during Mr.
Lincoln's canvass for the United Staten
senatorshlp. At the outbreak of tho
Civil war Mr. Thomas enlisted nt Har
rlsburg In Company E. One Hundred
and Seventh regiment. Pennsylvania
volunteers, then recruiting at Camp
Curtln, nnd In March, 1SG2, he went to
tho front. While In the dlschnnie of
his soldierly duties he sustained a seri
ous Injury, which eventually culmin
ated In his death. He received nn hon
orable discharge from the service.
After locating in Lebanon he was re
peatedly elected to the ofllee of Justice
of the peace. He was also chief ofi the
Lebanon fire department for several
years, always looking to the advance
ment of tho department, In reorganiz
ing some of the companies, and form
ing Liberty company, of which he was
a member at the time of his death.
When the fire department of Read
ing Issued a call, in isso, for tho pur
pose of organizing a State Firemen's
nssoclatlon, Mr. Thomas was one of th"
first to respond and he became one of
tho association's organizers. In 1887, at
the Allentown meeting, he was elected
president of the State Firemen's asso
ciation. He was frequently called upon
to serve on Important committees,
where his wise counsel and discrimin
ating Judgment made him a valuable
and conspicuous member.
In the nineteen years of his connec
tion with tho State Firemen's associa
tion he was present at every annual
meeting, with but one exception, so
strong, Indeed, was his personal inter
est in all matters pertaining to fire
men. He tilled with conspicuous effic
iency important positions on all com
mittees; his advice was sought by
members of this association, and by
the members of fire organizations in
other states. Ho was a born organizer,
masterful in details, and energetic in
executing the plans which through his
wise foresight had been formulated.
Personally, Mr. Thomas was a con
genial, companionable gentleman. Wher
ever he went ho mado only friends. Ho
was Jovial, kind and courteous, ever
mindful of the feelings of his fellows,
nnd regardful of their well-being and
enjoyment. His tenderness of heart
was most noticeable, perhaps, in his
affectionate regard for children, nnd In
their presence he became as one of
them tender, loving and true. He de
spised wrong in any form, and allied
himself on the side of right, Justice and
truth. His vacant place in the coun
cils of this association will be difficult
to All.
Mr. President, as a fitting expres
sion of this association, I would offer
the following resolution, to be placed
on the minutes of this meeting:
Resolved, That In the death of Sellm
S. Thomas, the State Firemen's nsso
clatlon of Pennsylvania has lost one of
Its most active, conspicuous and valuer
members, a man fearless In the dis
charge of his duties, and alwnys zeal
ous and energetic In his sacrificial
labors in the advancement of the Inter
ests of firemen. Genial, tender, great
hearted and affectionate in his asso
ciations, he won the unalloyed admir
ation and love of ajl his fellows, who
feel that In his regretable death each
has sustained a personal bereavement.
His having lived has mado the world
the brighter, w Idle tl)e beautiful reflec
tion of his exemplary life and charac
ter will furnish his most fitting epi
taph. Dear, old, faithful "Pop" Thomas:
hall and farewell.
The report of the committee on ex
Treasurer Slinghuff was read by Ley
hhon Thomas, Jr., of Norrlstown, aul
was as follows:
To the President, Officers and Mem
bers of tho State Firemen's associa
tion of the State of Pennsylvania:
We, your committee nppolnted to
draw up an eulogy orr the death of
John Sllngluff, late treasurer of this
association, beg leave to submit to you
the following:
IN MEMORIAM.
As It Is written, "In the mldat of life
we are In death." Suddenly and with
out wnrnlng, on the evening of May 12
of this year, an honored and most re
spected member of this nssoclatlon was
forever removed from our midst. No
inoro will we have tho pleasure ot
grasping him by the hand and listen
ing to that advice which was at all
times beneficial in furthering the in
terests ot his brother firemen.
The name of John Sllngluff has for
many years stood for everything that
was good. Ills death has removed from
amongst us n wiso councillor and hon
est friend. Thosu of us who were as
sociated with him In life will long cher
ish his memory us a sacred and loving
heritage.
A man of simple and lovable char
acter, he rose to the very zenith of his
profession, and having attained the
highest rung of tho ladder he extended
to all the climbers below naught but
words and deeds of encouragement and
cheer from out of nil wrangle nnd strlfo
of our modern competitive life.
No memory remains of this gentle,
loving man but that which Is sweet
and precious to those of us who re
main. John Sllngluff wa born In Norrls
town, Pa., Aug. 3, 1S39. Ho became
identified with the Montgomery Hose
and Steam Fire Engine company. No.
1, of Norrlstown, being elected to act
ive membership March 7, 1831, und for
moro than forty.flvo yenrs retained his
actlvo Interest In tho affairs of tht
compnny. On Seiit. 7, 1862, ho became
an honorary member. On June 6, 1877,
he was elected vice-president, which
olllce he held for eleven years, being
elected president In 1882, serving until
ISfeS.
For a long time a member of the In
ternational Association ot Fire En
gineers, Elected chief of tho Norrls
town fire department in tho spring ot
a
,1897, which ofllee ho held nt the time
or ins cieiun.
When the Stnto Firemen's associa
tion was organized In Heading, Pa., In
1880, representing his own company, ho
assisted In Its organization nnd much
of Its success Is due to the wise coun
sel given by hlmj for the past eleven
year ho had been its treasurer.
He had attended to every duty In
cumbered upon him giving much time
and contributing liberally to its sup
port. To such men ns John Sllngluff is due
recognition recently received nt the
hands ot tho s,tnte authorities.
His death was not only u great loss
to our nssoclatlon, but to tho firemen
of the entire state.
lie was a man of excellent business
ability and possessed many laudable
characteristics; had shown himself
capable In the management of largo
nnd intricate business, and through his
Integrity, uniform courtesy nnd emi
nent fairness had won for himself the
respect and confidence of a large circle
of acquaintances.
In his death this association has lost
one of Its most valuable and Influen
tial members.
We can truthfully say. "Peace to his
ashes, his life work Is done. Yea, nnd
well done."
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty
God to take from our midst John Sllng
luff, a member of this association and
its treasurer, therefore be It
Resolved. That by It the Firemen's
association of the state of Pennsylvania
ban lost an honest, faithful and efllc
lent officer and member, who shirked
no duty and who was always at his
post, and who though kind and cour
teous In all his transactions was firm
in ine right.
Resolved. That In his death, the fire
men throughout the state suffer tho
loss of a kind brother llreman and the
community a pond citizen, nnd that the
family be tendered our heartfelt sym
pathy In this the hour or their be
reavement and affliction.
Resolved, That we bow In reverent
submission to the divine will and com
mand of him who dooth nil things for
the best, but we deplore tho loss of so
good and ofllclent nn ofllcer and mem
ber. Both reports were adopted bv a ris
ing vote. '
Nominafionof Officers!
AT FOUR O'CLOCK, as pre-ar- '
ranged, the nomination of ofll- I
cers was taken up. Leyshon
Thomas, Jr., of Norrlstown. In an elo
quent speech named his fellow-townsman,
Samuel S. Smith, for the presi
dency. "A prince of good fellows and
every inch a llreman" was the man- '
ner In which Mr. Thomas characterize! I
him. The nomination was seconded
by Chief Greonberg. of Huntington,
and Corresponding Secretary Greene,
of Carlisle. The nominations closed
with Mr. Smith the only nominee.
Nominations for vice-president, four
ot whom are to be elected, were made
as follows:
Thomas E. Campbell, of the Mitchell
Hose company, of Carbondale, by T. J.
Jennings, of Scranton.
Rcrnard Hasch, of Tltusvlllo, by
Frank Basch, of Philadelphia.
Charles II. Crawford, of Clifton
Heights, by William F. Daly, of Clif
ton Heights.
John Keller, of Wyoming, by E. G.
La France, of Wyoming.
Abner S. Deysher, of Heading, by
James H. Patterson, ot Sharpsburg.
Frank M. Koons, of Pottstown, by
James Bradley, of Clearfield.
W. W. Wunder was nominated by
Mr. Keller, of Stroudsburg, for record
ing secretary, and Mr. Martin, of Al
lentown, nominated A. L. Reichenbach
for treasurer. No one was nominated
against either of them.
Newcastle was nominated as the
place for holding the next convention
by Corresponding Secretary Greene and
there being no other city looking for It,
the nominations were closed.
The only commitlon of the session
resulted from Assistant Chief Nalllng
er's attempt to have candidates Bosch
declared Includible. He alleged that
Mr. Bosch was never a member of the
association; that he attended the 18S3
convention ns an alternate nnd pre
sumes to be a member on the strength
ot this . After a great deal uf parlia
mentary wrantrllnc the rhnlr iloelnreil
Mr. Nalllnger out of order, a reference
to the secretary's books showing that
Mr. Bosch was a duly accredited mem
ber. Another long discussion occurred
when the chair announced that there
would be no nominations received for
corresponding secretary because of
that office having been abolished.
Colonel James A. Greene, of Carlisle,
the president corresponding secretary,
appealed from the ruling of the chair,
hut the president was sustained by an
overwhelming vote. Mr. Greene's con
tention was that It required a two
thirds vote to abolish the office and
that to abolish it by simply adopting
a committee's recommendation to thnt
effect was not sufficient. The chair
based its ruling on the fact that the
report was unanimously adopted.
No morning session was held, as was
intended. The time was taken up with
the enrollment of delegates and the
distribution of badges and souvenirs.
Special Sale
WINTER UNDERW
NIGHT ROBES-
(The Bronson &
Flannel Night Robes 45c, 75c, $1.00
Flannel Pajamas 75c, $1.50, $2.50
Heavy Ribbed Underwear 45c
Heavy Ribbed, better grade 75c and 95c
Heavy Natural Wool and Camel's Hair 75c
Better grade Natural Wool . 95c
Mercerized Silk and Wool , 95c
A big reduction on all Dr. Jaros and high grades of
underwear. We are offering them bslow the import prices.
Union Suits Below the Cost of Alanufacture.
Wool and Cashmere Hose 23c and 45c.
Try our Special ioc Collar, better than any 15c
collar in town.
SOLE AGENTS
YOUNG'S HATS
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We can talk about day in and diy out nnd not he declared out of orJer, Is
Our Open Stock Dinner Sets. We will sell such pieces as you want. If vou
need a few plates or cups and saucers sclact from such patterns as you like,
replace broken pieces fr in tuna to time and eventually you will have a nice
Dinner Set. You don't havo to pay more buying this way. One of our new
patterns Is a llavlland & Co., larRe roses around border, soft delicate col
ors. It Is not a high cost as I'rench China goes
IT'S MODERATE PRICED.
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THE POPULAR HOUSE
Stoves
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Don't grumble at the cook when breakfast is late.
Perhaps it's not her fault. Very likely she don't know
about the Dockash. Dockash Ranges are noted for
A their superior flue construction, insuring a quick fire
in a tew minutes after drafts are opened. We will
gladly tell you more about them if you will ask us.
Yes, we always keep repairs in stock.
FOOTE & FULLER CO.,
Hears Building, no-i.p Washington Ave.
Fo Lo Crane,
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Handsome Tailored Gowns, Ladies', Misses' and Chil-
dieu's Jackets, Silk Waists, Golf Capes, etc. Largest
sbrtment ever brought to this city. Prices the lowest.
RELIABLE FUR REPAIRING DONE.
324 Lackawanna Ave.
Raw Furs Bought.
Some Neu) Arrivals.
FOUR LARGE delegations and
any number ot smaller ones
arrived during yesterday. As
on the previous day they were met by
Chairman Jennings and his committee
of citizens and firemen and escorted
to their quarters to the music of the
Lawrence band.
Tho Friendship Fire company, of
Danville, with thirty men came In on
the Lackawanna nt 12.33. They nr
stopping at the Eagle hotel.
Tho Friendship Hook and Ladder
company, of Boyertown, with thirty
five men nnd a. drum corps, arrived
over tho Jersey Central at S o'clock.
They brought their truck along with
them.
The Lebanon Hook nnd Ladder com
pany, forty strong and nccompanled
by a band, arrived via tho Delaware
and Hudson at 9.03 p. in. The Are-
C'onilnucd on Pago 10.
Tall man Stock.)
Successor to Uronson & Tollman.
412 Spruce Street.
Gloves of every description at
all prices.
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