MpW . ,f. THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1900. I EVENTS OF DAY IN WEST SCRANTON FRANK BLICXO ASSAULTED BY THREE COUNTRYMEN. Stephen Gadoola, Andrew Doodlsh and Michael Doodlsh Arrested for the Offense How Constable Davis Executed a Writ of Attachment. Early Closing Movement Will Be Inaugurated April 15 Funeral of James Morgan Other Shorter Par agraphs of General Interest, Frank Bllcko. of Sherman avenue, rns the victim of peculiar circum stances Wednesday afternoon which nearly cost him nn eye, an ear, several teeth and a broken leg, and hut for th timely Interference of some of his f i lends, he might have even suffered death. The trouble all came about over a small sum of money and the result of Bllcko acting as-peace-maker. It seems that John Sharlck, who con ducts a saloon on Twenty-second st! cot, was entrusted with some money liy one of his countrymen and several thers wanted to get possession of It. Among the number were Stephen Ga doola, Andrew Doodlsh and Michael Doodlsh. Hllcko tried to persuade the trio that the money belonged to a poor man and that It would be Injustice for thrm to spend It. When the DoollshCs and Gadoola leallzod that nilcko opposed their wishes, they knocked him down, al most gouged IiIm cyi- out, chewed his 'iir nearly off, loosened several of his teeth and battered his right leg until Jt wus almost useless. Not content vlth thus abusing him. Hlleko's as sailants broke several beer bottles on his face nud head and otherwise mal treated him. The victim swoie out warrants for the arrest of the three assailants and Constable Timothy Jones arrested them yesterday. The hearing was to have been held In Aldeiman DavleV office last evening, but, owing to the absence of several witnesses, the case was postponed until 7 o'clock this even ing. TALK OP THREE CONSTABLES. A few days ago an attachment was ssued against the household goods be longing to a Mrs. Mezzlne. In Mud town, and Constable Timothy Jones was given the writ to serve. Accom panied by Constable John Lance, of the Fifteenth ward, Jones visited the house and served the notion on the Moman. but for reasons which cannot be learned the two representatives of the law failed to make the levy. Constable John D. Davis, of Alder man John's court, volunteered to serve the papers on Mrs. Mezzlne and con duct the sale, and resorted to a novel scheme to carry out his plans. He en listed the services of William Morgan, who is now the cutodian of Ben John- Dufour's French Tar Has Won Success, it Cures Your Cold And Gives You Rest. FOR SALE BY ALL SEALERS Seasonable Goods For the Babies We offer foday a fine line of Coats, Capes and Dresses in Infant's Wear for Spring that happy mothers would do well to come and see, for they are just the things that the comfort and health of the little ones demand for this season of the year. Our Baby Coats Come in sizes of 2, 3 aud 4 years, aie uicely trimmed, have the new box backs aud in all the new Spring colorings, such as navy, cadet, maroon aud pearl. These are short Spring Coats. Our Baby Capes Are of the same sixes 2, 3 and 4 years, and in the same colors, with hoods, soinethiug new for infants. ; .-. : We have a special number, called e Red Ridinghood." ','Als,p, a complete liue of Capes in White Cashmere 1 .... :and Bedford Cord, in all the new styles and triin "" K", mings. These come both short aud long. Baby Dresses We have one of the finest lines in this class of goods ever shown in this city. Fine White Goods with lace and Hamburg trimmings and fine t tickings, in , sizes pf"i to 6 years. . j Do not fail to inspect our general stock of Chil dren's and Infant's Wear, from which the above are selected for special mention. plSIbbe Warehouse ' ' MUNVON'S GUARANTEE, KtHl Assertions as Jast Wka the Remedies Will Da. Munyea (siriatMt tUt til, lUmmiatlMD Cur, will cur, aMttr U etitt ef rn-u. Una In t fw kcmril that hit Dr,pp,U Cur will eot iDdiftittoo Bl til MMoirb troubles) tilt bit KIW Curt riU curt to pr ctnt. f ill etiet of kidney trouble tbtt bit Ce ttrrb Curt will urt eittrrb do nittrr kew lone ittodtnsi tbtt bit Mudiche Curt will curt toy kind o( brtdtebt la for inUutH: IBM hit Cold Curt will nulrkl hr.ftk nn tor form o eoM and to et throuck Iht entire Hit of rcmrdlri. At til dmtirUti, 55 cratt it rill, It rou n,l rnfdlrtl tdtlct writ Prof. MutToo, INS Arch it., rtillt. It It tbttlattlr frtt. son's wagon and they drove to Mud town In the famous runabout. When they reached the house the horse was tied In the front yard and the two men entered and took dinner with their Intended victim. After all the edibles had disappeared, Constable Davis called In the crowd which had gathered to discuss the fine points of the horse and disposed of the effects before Mrs. Mezzlne recovered from the shock. EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT. Tlie retail merchants have Inaugur ated the early closing movement again, which they expect will become perma nent, If the present plan Is carried out. They propose to close their doors at 6.30 o'clock every evening after April lf, except on Saturdays and the first ten days of each month. The Retail Grocers' association are responsible for the new departure, and It is to be hoped all who sign the agreement will keep It. By the now arrangement the clerks will be enabled to enjoy more freedom than has been their lot for a long time, and the mer chants will have an opportunity' to spend an occasional evening with their families. RECENT ACCIDENTS. Evan Evans, of 226 Edwards court, employed as a driver in the Oxford mine, had his left arm badly wrenched recently while saving himself from serious Injury. Ho was riding on the bumper of a loaded car when the sti etcher became fastened In a latch, and caused the mule to back against the car. In order to avoid being squeezed, Evans forced his arm be tween the car and the inule and thus received Injury to his nrm instead of his body. John J. Larkln, of North Van Buren avenue, while passing along Lafayette street Wednesday morning, was bitten by a largo Newfoundland dog. His In jury Is not serious. William D. Lewis, of Eynon street, employed at Washburn, Williams & Co.'h planing mill, sustained a painful Injury to his left leg while at work In the mill Wednesday. James McCarthy.of Washburn street, stepped on a rusty nail recently and sustained a painful Injury to his right foot. Ft'NERALS YESTERDAY. Delegations from Electric City com mandery. No. 177, Knights of Malta, and the Rrlggs Mine Accidental fund nttended the funeral of the late James Morgan yesterday afternoon. The ser vices were In charge of Rev. J. B. Sweet, pastor pf the Simpson Metho- diet Episcopal church, who was assist ed by Licentiate Edward Howell. The obsequies wcro conducted from the house on Carllne avenue, and Inter ment was made In the Washburn street cemetery. The pall-bearers wore selected from the two organizations, as follows: Thomas Harris, John God frey, Edward Powell, Edward Howell, David Jenkins and William Powell. The flower-bearers were Thomas Hop kins, John Jones.Thomas Richards and John C. Jones. The funeral of Mr. and Mrs. Lossey's child was conducted from the house on South Van Duron avenue yesterday af ternoon. The pall-bearers were com panions of deceased, namely, Maggie Gothler, Maggie Schuler, Emma Klpp and Mary Beck. Maggie Nels was flower-bearer. The remains were In terred In the aerman Catholic cemetery. Services over the remains of the lats Mrs. Kate Scott were conducted at St. Patrick's church at 0 o'clock yesterday morning, where a large assemblage of friends gathered to pay their last re spects to the deceased. The. Interment was made in the Cathedral cemetery. FUNERAL SERVICES TODAY. A double funeral will occur this morning from 803 and 804 Hampton street, when the remains of the late Mary Kelly and Vincent, the Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Daly, will be borne to their final resting place. Services will be held at St. Patrick's church at 9 o'clock and bur ial will be made In Cathedral ceme tery. The arrangements for the funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Maddocks have been changed, and In consequence the services will bo held at the house on South Rebecca avenue this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. David Jones, of the First Welsh Congregational church, will officiate, and Interment will be made In the Washburn street ceme tery. Rev. MacArthur, of the Christian Alliance, will conduct the funeral of the late Solomon Arnold, at 2 o'clock this afternon. Services will be held at the house, 622 Eynon street, and burial will be made In the Washburn street cemetery. NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS. Ripple division, No. 45, Sons of Tem perance, have elected the following officers for the ensuing term: Worthy president, John W. Thomas: worthy assistant, Mamo Phillips; re cording secretary, William II. Harris; assistant recording secretary, Samuel Edwards; financial secretary, William D. Davis;, treasurer, Thomas J. Ed wards; rhaplaln, Henry Jenkins: con ductor, David Williams; assistant con ductor, Miriam Davis; P. W. P., Thomas J. Edwards; S. Y. P. W Henry Thomas; Inside scntlnel.Thomas Frances; outside sentinel, Olmeor Har ris. NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS. Henry C. Brunlng, of Jenkins' drug store, visited his mother In Carbondale yesterday. The latter Is quite 111. An cnloyablc dance was held at the Wheelmen's club house last evening by a select party of young people. The members of Silurian lodge. Inde pendent Order of Odd Fellows, listened to an able lecture last evening on tho Drltlsh-Doer war by Rev. James Hughes. Frank Reap, formerly of McCann's cash !tcre, has accepted a position with Clarkp Brothers. Mrs. David R. Harris, of North Hydo Park avenue, is visiting her daughter, Mrs, Arthur Hughes, at Dinvllle. Mrs. John n. Knight, of Jackson street. Is quite 111 at her home. A. Forest Dorshlmer. of South Main avpnue, returned to Buckncll univer sity yesterday, after a short visit at his home. Mrs. Edna Sloan, of Lafayette street, Is entertaining her nephew, Stanley Ferris, of Mehoopany. John J Davis, nonstable of the Fourth ward, has announced himself as a candidate for the Republican nomination for register of wills. Camp No. 178. Patriotic Order Sons of America, will hold an entertain ment and social after their meeting next Thursday evening. A large delegation from the Electric City Wheelmen attended thfe Lleder krana minstrel performance last even ing. The funeral of rMJchael Brill will take place at the house Saturday aft ernoon at 2 o'clock. Interment In the Washburn street cemetery. NORTH SCRANTON. The Sunday school teachers of the Providence Methodist Episcopal church met Wednesday evening after tho prayer services to elect the following omcers for the ensuing year: Superin tendent, C. W. Dawson: first assistant superintendent, C. W. Benjamin: sec ond assistant, Minnie Stoft; secretary, C H. Constantlne: assistant secretary! Bertha M. Sanders; treasurer, Mamo neers; librarian, C. R. Hopewell; as sistants, Alice Williams and Mabal Harrison: chorister, W. D. Watklns; pianist, Miss Elizabeth Cuthbertson; superintendent of the primary depart ment, E. J. Benjamin; assistants, Mrs. Wolf and Miss Llda Corwln. Mission ary society President, Miss Mame Beers; vice president. Warren Reese; secretary and treasurer, Miss Laura Hawkey, Tho funeral of Mrs. P. Kearney, of Parker street, was hold yesterday morning from her late home at 10 o'clock. The body was taken to the Holy Rosary church, where a high mass of requiem was celebrated by the Rev. J, V. Moylan, after which the funeral cortege moved to the Cathedral cemetery, where enterment was made. William Eldrldge has resigned his position as permanent man of the Nia gara Hobo company. He will tako charge of the Jenkins hotel at Chin chilla. The funeral of Francis Collins, son of uir. ana Mrs. Daniel Collins, of Theo dore street, will take place this after noon. Interment will be made In Cathedral cemetery. James Murray, of Mary street, will leave this morning for Denver. Colo,, where he has accepted a position. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Vosburg, of North Main avenue, havo returned from Pottsvllle. MIsb Anna Brown, of Honesdale, Is the guest of Mrs. J. Shelbel, of Parker street. Last evening tho Father Whltty so clety held an Interesting entertain ment. AH members and persons Interested In the Shield of Honor lodge are re- THERE IS A GLASS OF PEOPLE Who ar injured by the use of coffee. He. ccntly there has been placed in all the grocery btorta a new preparation called (1RA1N-0, mnde of pure .Trains, that takes the place of coffee. The most deli cate stomach receives It without distress, nnd but few can tell It from cufleo. it docs not cost over U as mu:h. Children may drink It with great benefit. 15 cts. and 25 cts. per package. Try it. Ask for QBAIN-O. Dr. Jmbm' Head sobs I Powder, NERVES ON EDQE. It !s when the nerves are irritated and disordered that headaches come. May be any one of a dosen primary causes, bnt the result Is always the same. Dr. James' Headache Powders Soothe and restore the nerve force make it impossible for headache to exist. Perfectly harmless no unpleasant after-effects. Do not street the heart In any war. At all Drug Stores. 4 doses 10 cents. Care When Others Vail. quested to meet at Osterhout's hall this evening at 7.30 o'clock. Stephen Chappell has returned from New York. The Keystone Dramatic club will produce "Passion's Slave" at Hones dale next week. Richard Cowles, of North Main ave nue, Is seriously HI with rheumatism of the heart. DUNMORB DOINGS. Successful Entertainment Given Methodist Episcopal Church. Other News Notes. in Tho entertainment and social held by the Junior league of the Methodist Episcopal church last night In the Sun day school rooms of the church proved a pleasing success and was attended by a large audience. The programme as rendered showed some careful thought In the detail of rehearsal. Per haps the number appreciated, most was the ninth, a dialogue by Miss VanCloft and Messrs. Breese and Shaffer, dur ing which the applause was long and continued. Miss Ruby Yost In vocnl solos and Miss Flo Dony In her elocu tions, deserve especial mention. The closing number, three tableaux, wns very enjoyable. They were "For tune Teller," "Jack Sprat and His Wife" and "The Troublesome Tooth." The social after the entertainment was enjoyed by a great many. OFFICERS ELECTED. The following are the officers 'who will serve as heads of their respective offices during the coming six months, In Dunmore lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows: Noble grand, J. G. Bone; vice noble grand, Harry E. Spencer; assistant secretary, James S. Dainty; trustee, J. O. Masters. The secretary and other officers will be elected later on at the expiration of their terms. PERSONAL NOTES. Miss Mary Cullen substituted yester day for the principal of No. 6 build ing, Miss Mary Matthews, who was 111. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Evans have re turned to Wllkes-Barre after a visit with friends In this borough. Miss Marie VanCleft, of South niak ely street, left this morning for Kings ton, where she is a pupil In the elocu tionary and vocal departments of Wy oming seminary. GREEN RIDGE. Mis. Isabel Ballentlne, of Newark, N, J., who has been the guest of Mrs. M. R. Kays, of Sanderson avenue, for the past few days, went to the central city yesterday, where she will be en tertained by Mrs. Thomas Dickson. Miss Minnie Peck, of Wyoming sem inary. Is 111 at the home of her par ents, Mr. nnd Mrs. Luther Peek, of Cnpouse avenue. After April 1 the Green Ridge Wheel men will be at home In the building on Green Ridge street, formerly occupied by Dr. Underwood. The household economic section of (lie uiiicii n viuu suvu a l t-'utrJlluil in the Green Ridge library building yes- terday from 4 to 6 o clock In honor of Mrs. Samuel B. Lamed, of Syracuse, and Charles F, Wlngate. of New York. Mrs. Edson M. Green entertained the Watchful circle of the King's Daugh ters at her home, corner of Delaware street and Penn avenue, yesterday aft ernoon. Rev. W. A. Miller has returned to his home In Clifford nfter a visit In the family of J. S. Miller, of Delaware street. The residents of Delaware street, be tween Wyoming and Penn avenue, are anxiously awaiting the time when that part of the street shall be properly graded and when the duck pond which now adorns It will bo a thing of tho past. .Mrs. M. L. Fine, of Sanderson ave nue. Is confined to her home by a se vere attact of grip. At a meeting of Green Ridge lodge, I. O. O, F., last night, the following officers were elected; Noble grand, J, M. Atherton; past grand, William Hen drlckson; secretary, F. S, Olvcr: as sistant secretary, Mllo Kemp; treasur er, Charles P. Jones; trustee, J. H. Seward: medical examiners, Doctor Berllnghoff and Treverton; regree mas ter, Clarke Bliss. They will bo In stalled next Thursday night by District Deputy Grand Master A. A. Vosburg. CABBIES MUST VACATE. Not Allowed to Occupy the Square at the Lackawanna Station. A notice has been Issued to the mul titude of cabmen who assemble on the stand In front of the Delaware, Lack awanna and Western depot that all privileges for cabs and baggage, havo been let to tho Scranton Transfer com pany, nnd only their employes will bo permitted to solicit passengers and baggage about the station. All vehicles are excluded from tho stand except private conveyances and hotel omnibuses, and hereafter a pas senger can pars out without having his clothes torn or his grip confiscated by some ambitious haUtman. Open Gateway Into the South. Philadelphia, March 9. The Record to morrow will suy: "It was practically ad mitted by Pennsylvania railroad officials yesterday that a project Is, on foot to make an open gateway of the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad be- I tween tho north and south." GATHERED IN SOUTH SCRANTON JOHN REDDINQTON BADLY IN JURED YESTERDAY. Was Caught Under One of the Cart at the South Steel Mill and Sad His Leg Badly Fractured Arthur G. Hewitt Injured Yesterday at the Axle Works New Officers of the Deutscher Xrleger Vereln. Other Interesting News Notes. John Rcddlngton, a young man about nineteen years old, who resides with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Red dlngton, of Cherry street, met with a serious accident near the steel works station last evening, shortly before 0 o'clock. Young Reddlngton attempted to get on one of the small cars used at the South steel mill, when he slipped and fell beneath the trip, which was In motion. The cars were speedily brought to a standstill, but not before the un fortunate boy's right leg had been caught beneath the wheels of one car. Dr. Mantey was hastily summoned and upon examination found that the lad's right leg was broken. He did what he could to ease the pain until the ambulance came, when the Injured boy wns removed to the Moses Taylor hos pital. ANOTHER ACCIDENT. Arthur Q. Hewitt, who Is employed as carpenter foreman nt the Scranton Axle works, met with a serious acci dent while attending to his regular duties at that place yesterday after noon. Mr. Hewitt was walking on a scaffold, when he mado a misstep and fell to the depths below. In falling he alighted on an Iron bar which wns standing erect on the floor beneath. The Injured man was removed to his home at 2109 Stone nvenuo and Dr. Mauley was hastily summoned, who found upon examination that Mr. Hewitt had three of the short ribs broken. Ho was resting quietly last night. NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS. The "Doutscher Krieger Vereln" at the last regular meeting elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: Cap tain, Frank Moeller; premier lieuten ant, Anton Stnllknecht; second lieuten ant, Valentine Rosar; secretary, Eugene Melchlor; assistant secretary, Richard Zuleger; paymaster, Robert Mehnert; trustee for eig'hteen months. Peter Lambert; sergeant, John Lambert; corporal, George Andres. The installation of the newly-elected officers will take place on Sunday, April S. TOLD IN BRIEF. The annual supper of the South Side Young Women's Christian, association, which was served at the rooms on Cedar avenue last evening, was a grand success. The spacious building was continuously crowded between the hours of 5 to 9 p. m. and. tho young ladies In charge were kept busy until long after 9 o'clock attending to the wants of their guests. Contractor Ruddy is having the clay, which is being excavated for the base ment of the new church of St. John's parish, dumped on Fig street, between Cedar and Plttston avenues. This street has been In an almost Impass able condition for teamsters and this much-needed Improvement was begun on Wednesday and will be continued until the correct grade has been reached. Pei Coal 81.25 a Ton Delivered to South Side, central city and central Hyde Park, Address orders to J, T. Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. 'Phone C683. OBITUARY. Mrs. Bloom, relict of Jacob R. Bloom, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Sllkman. of 1S22 Church avenue, yesterday morning at G o'clock from gen oral debility. Mrs. Bloom has resided In this section for several years, and Is well known for her cheerful disposition, as well as for her many charitabte acts. Sho was born In Wyoming county, 1816, and Is survived by three children, Mrs. J. R. Sllkman. Mrs. James Grant and Frank R. Bloom, all of St. Louis. The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Interment will bo in Dunmoro cemetery. Tho funeral will bo rirlvate ' Francis B., the little child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hunt, whose residence Is at 022 Qulncy avenue, Dunmore, died yes terday, after an illness of bronchitis. Tho funeral will bo held Saturday morn ing nt 10 o'clock, services being held at the homo on Qulncy avenue. After the services tho remains will be taken to Peckvllle for lntormcnt. Michael Kllker. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kllker, of 5!2 Palm street, passed away yesterday, shortly before noon, after a brief Illness. Deceased was 10 years of ago and a bright lad, whose death has cast a. gloom over the family home. Tho funeral will tako pluco on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. DEEDS ACKNOWLEDGED. Sheriff Pryor yesterday acknowledged the following deeds: To W. Gaylord Thomas, land In Scran ton, fold as tho property ot David M. Jones, for $757. To George W. Wclland. land In Arch bald, sold as prcpeity of Andro Cliawa nlcs, consideration $C21. To Gtrmon Bulldlr.g association, land In Olvphunt, sold as property of Henry Shaw, for $.16 86. To Mary Cole. Pialng Brook property, sold as that of M. J. McLaughlin, for $$50, To James J. I.lghtfoot. land In Scran ton. sold as property of Bridtsct Arm strong, for $C0. To New Schiller Bulldlrg and Loan As. soclatlon, sold as property of Luke F.vans. for $49.91. To Charles K. Olvcr, sold as property of Antonio Mnglottc, for $53.57. To New Schiller Building and Loan As sociation, sold as property of S. M. & A. L. Rice, for tVX'Jl. To New Schiller BullOIng and Loan As soclatlon, sold ns property of Pctor Wei kufskl. for $43.15. To Cosmopolitan Building and Loan as. soclatlon. land in Scranton, sold as prop erty of Nathan Thomson, for $46.21. To C. S. Woodruff, sold nt. proporty of A. S. Taylor, administrator, for $fti.03. To George Klnbnck, sold us property of Rudolph Bloeser, for $02.50. To Thomas Carson, sold as property of John Miner, for $2.0S0. No Matter In Adrunei to Itontore Weak Moo. we tena our remrdlri and UUxl men, tbip all bad at -pay no-moir. ok. telli it mA. mailed free. r. 4'vT0' aXjVWx. -42SyjS' niB UKBIOAL OO., BUFFALO, N.Y. HOW TO Mason's Dyspepsia ....Tablets.. This Is easy. The Tablets nro sugar-coated. They'ro small easily carried easily swaltowed. From 2 to 4 will do the work. After a bano.uet-after a night out after smoking after tho dullness the surfeit tho distress. Take two three four presto! What a change. You have tho advantage of everyone about you; your doctor's In your pocket. Llko tho Wizard, who came to Alad din, when ho tubbed his lamp. Your banquet digests your head Is clear you go to sleep you rest you wako ready for breakfast ready for duty ready for anything. You won't know you have a stomach! Mason's Health Defenders Yellow Tablets Cure Dyspasia. Brown Tabhts Cud Constipation Red Tablets Cure Coughs. White Tabhts Cure Son Throat, To Calvin Seybolt, sold as property of Ludwlg Reiner, for $44.71. To 8. O. Whltmoro. sold as property of Richard Harvey, for $11.37. To S. C. Woodruff, told as property of Catherine! Norton, et. nl., for $59.15. To David J. Davis, hold as properly of Edgar A. Jones, for J2.SC0. To Angcllno Ilendrlck, sold as property of Marlon G. Gillespie, for $313.45. To C. S. Woodruff, sold as pionerty of Lewis C. Carter, administrator, for $3S.55. To German Building Association, sold as property of Antonl Berklcwlcz, tor $89.55. To tho Dlmo Deposit and Discount Bank, sold as proporty of Henry Battln, for $14,000. LA GLORIA COLONY. Report Made by a United States Offi cer with Reference to It and Its Prospects. For the benefit of those Interested In La Gloria colony, In Cuba, the follow ing report from Lieutenant Evans, who wbb assigned by the commanding offi cer of th Nuevltas to Investigate tho colony nnd clear up the situation, is given without prejudice to either the colonists or the company In yester day's "sew York Sun as a special de spatch from Havana: "The property occupied by the colon ists Is four miles nnd a half Inland. All the roads are poor now nnd are practically Impassable In rainy weath er. The land Is thickly wooded. It Is mostly low ground and will be very fertile when cleared: "There are 175 persons. Including a doctor and twenty women nnd chil dren, now on the ground. They are living In tents with no floors. No lum ber can bo obtained nearer than Nuevl tas. Good water Is obtained from wells from ten to twenty feet deep. The sinks are open pits and are not well covered. Kitchen refuse Is not disposed of. No fresh meats have been procurable since the camp was estab lished. Rations arc plentiful, but ex pensive. The company, the report says, has not made the final payment on any part of the land and has no deeds to it. Hence the colonists have no deeds nnd they are more or less suspicious. Tho report also says that tho company nas not carried out its promises re garding the construction of a sawmill and a hotel. The total contracts for the land amount to $51,000. The presi dent says that this will soon be paid. The company has on the ground two horses, three mules nnd one wagon. A small steamer piles between tho colony and Neuvltas. This report refers only to the colony proper as It exists today. Another re port Is expected In refeiencc to the ex colonlsts who are now hanging around Nuevltns. having left the colony In dis gust. What General Wood will do when the Investigation closes Is not known. JOHN 3. CARBINE ELECTED. Chosen Treasurer of Olyphant Last Night. Tho Olyphant borough council met again last night and succeeded In breaking tho deadlock on the treasury ship, which began on Wednesday night, after the long deadlock on the chair manship had been broken. Last night John J. Carbine was elected treasurer on the first ballot by a vote of eight Jn four. John Nealon wns elected street commissioner by n vote of seven to five, and Frank M. Lynch wns unanimously chosen bor ough attorney. The next meeting of council will be held on Thursday night, April 5. m STILL UNIDENTIFIED. Coroner Roberts Performs Autopsy on Body Found at Blast Furnace. Coroner J. J. Roberts yesterday per formed an autopsy on the body o the man found Wednesday afternoon In the reservoir at tho blast furnace. He impanelled a Jury ami will conduct nu Inquest to ascertain the causes of tho man's death. Tho body has not yet been Identified. On the handle of u razor round In one of the pockets tho name "11. Howdy" was Frrntched, but nothing else that could bo used In Identification was dis covered. m i ' NOT YET OUT OF DANDER. Condition of District Attorney Jones Is Still Serious. There was no pronounced change in the condition of District Attorney Jones yesterduy. The jcport from the Hahnemann hospital was that the con ditions ore very favorable, but he Is not yet out of danger. It may be necessary to perform an amputation to save his life, but the TAKE No Calomel, Aloes or Opium. 30 Tablets, 10 Cents Mason's Cream of Olives Ointment. Cures Catarrh, Asthma, Hay Fever, al lays all Inflammation of Sltln or Mucous Membrane. S cents a box. MATTHEWS BROTHERS, Wholesale nnd Retail, 320 Lacka. Ave. M'OARRAH & THOMAS, 09 Iackawanna avenue. C. LORENZ, 41S Lack. ave. and cor. Wash. & Marlon. C. HENWOOD & Co., 1909 N. Main street. Q. W. DAVIS, Frovldonco Square St .".It West Market. W. S. KLONOSKI, 1305 Plttston Ave, Sent for price by H. T. Mason Chemical Co. 615 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa. AMUSEMENTS. i-,W"""W"l"Ni ACADEHY OF HUSIC, rX KUKaUNIlBR & RBIS, Lesieei. H. K. I.ONO, Manager. Dime matinee dally. COOK-CHURCH STOCK COMPANY In a repertoire of rcttilc productions. J'venlng prices ID, 20, SO cents. Ono Week, Commencing Matinee Mon day, April 2. WAITE'S NEW STOCK COMPANY And Concert Orchestra. Supporting the young romantic actor, MR. N. 8. WOOD, In scenic productions. Monday matinee and night, "ORPHANS OF NEW YORK." Prices Kvenlngs. 10. 20. SO cents. Matinee, 10 cents. ST, THOMAS COLLEGE HALL RETURN ENGAGEMENT OF THE PASSION PLAY ONE WEEK, MonSaTtvftcn .& Every Afternoon, 3. Every Night, 8.15. Twice daily. Matinees Commence Tuesday. ADMISSION 20c, RESERVED 80c Pierce's Harket Fresh this morning. Strawberries, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Boston and Home Grown Lettuce, Radishes, Cel ery, Spinach, Cauliflower, New Pota toes, Brussels Sprouts, Turkeys, Ducks, Chickens and Capons. All kinds of Fresh nnd Salt Water Fish, and Smoked Fish. Oysters, Clams, Scallops and Sir imps. Fasey Cream ery Buter, aew .Lam x,ggs, uesc goods, reasonable prices, prompt de livery. PIERCE'S MARKET, PENN ) WCINVJC (We havo four telephones at our retail store.) To Repair Broken Artl. clcsuse j 1 ' ors Remember ' ma lon-s HUHHKR CEMENT, MAJOR'S LEATHER CKMKMT. BUY THE GENUINE SYRUP OF FIGS ... MANUFACTURED BY ... CALIFORNIA FIQ SYRUP CO. Mr N OTE THE NAME. MADE flIE A MAN AJAXTAULb- l-UHliiyjiljX -JUIU3 AZZlfcrroiw Dituc-?alllaf Men orr,Ipot3ncx. Bloaplcunees. eta. canssci VI AU33. utwum A.AVvaww w. ,uw crouona. TKty quickly matui lunly rcttcrolxKtVitqulr inolaorreaos.aaa mentacd eCoett it OU11E nhcro.cll other fall Ia tilt tiron. lia-ias tha rmnlne M-X IMttf. They LoToc-rcdthomantlso'jawUlcuroToa. HojlTjapq. lti-arrtt:on!narcntxtoe!Iictartire KflRTC eachcaoeor rcCundtho tnncr. I'ricoWl Wlwipsr lacusoi or.ilx pkeca (toll troatmest) for 153. Ty KialL la rlsln wrepner, rpro receipt ot rrleo. Circular '- AJAX REMEDY CO., 1&Y&12!- For sale In Scrantcn, Fa., by Matthews Bros, and H. C. Sanderson, Druggists. physicians have strong hopes of pull ing him through without resortlnr to this extreme. m I TURKEY BARS OUR PORK. Porte Says That American Hog Flesh Is Injurious to Health. Constantinople, Match CO. The,, Porta has informed tho United States lega tion that In future the Importation of American pork Is to bo prohibited, giv ing as a reason that the meat Is in jurious to the public health. Lloyd C. Grlscom, United States charge d'affaires, protested energetic ally, and has demanded that tho order be annulled. CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Boukt Bears tha Signaturnof jIBBiyf irxfi riiinn Zv?&& t ,j K i V -is ( , JJU T ' l "
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