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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-15
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Dyes Spring Dresses, Suits, and Wraps
With No Expense for New Material
Dressing Well With Little Money.
In these hard times Scranton
woman has found diamond dyes the
greatest help in economizing. With
their aid, her husband, her children
and herself have dressed comfortably,
although nearly all the clothing was
old msterial, dyed over
Diamond dyes make such beautiful
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Personal.

j, D. Stone, Of Pottsville, was here yes
terday
A. D. Miller, of Shamokin, is at the West,
minister
A. H, Moore, of Nicholson, was in the
city yesterday.
Theodore Redeker, of Bloomsbury, WAS
here yesterday.
j. J, Kelly, OF Archibald was a Scranton
visitor yesterday.
W. J. Walker, Of Binghamton, was in
this city yesterday.
Il. J. Truesdell, Of Biughamton, was in
Scranton yesterday.
A. h. Moore, Of Nicholson, was Scran-
ton visitor yesterday.
Charles H. Slate, of Kingston, yesterday
was visitor in this city.
Il. NJ. Posteu, Of Wilkes Barre, was en-
gagged on business here yesterday.
Charles 5. Rustler, Of Allentown, was
engaged on business here yesterday
F. G. Austin, of Hazleton. is the guest OF
W. Chaplin SQulreS at the Wyoming.
James W. Piatt. ex.postmaster Of Tuuk.
hammock, was in this city yesterday
DR.. j. Fl. Reynolds, Toledo physician.
was in Scranton yesterday afternoon.
William Watkins, E. R. Cable and f.
Hammond, all Of Owego. \. Y, were in
Scranton yesterday.
Prothonotary and Mrs W. j. Baker, Of
Montrose. are visiting y ). Woodruff and
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. SUNNI
A. L. Ewing, jr., of Rochester. popular
commercial mau who has large number
Of Scranton friends, Is at the WeStmin-
stsr
E. W. Smith, Honesdale; Richard Smith,
Wilkes-Barre; Albert Bret, of the White
Star line New York, are at the Valley
House.
Il. Meyers, Wilkes Barre, Colonel
Thomas NJ. Weir, Tampa, Fla: F. A
Mosier Pittstou, aud j. E. Durham, Al
lentown, are registered at the Wyoming.
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DUNMORE.

The most pleasant and enjoyable social
event that mas occurred h-re for many
years was the mems social which was
held at the Presbyterian church Tues
day evening The attendance was
very large there being between 400
and 500 people present All classes
and creeds Joined in making the affair
the stuuendous success that it was. and
it will be long remembered by those in
attendance. As early as o'clock the
people began to arrive and an hour
later the large parlors were filed 70
their utmost capacity. After a short
musical entertainment the guests we're
invited to the dining hall, where six
large tables were spread. From then
until late hour a large corps Of
walters was kept busily engaged sup
plying the wants of the crowd 1t was
sociabls in reality. Much credit is
due Fred Hartnoll and his assistants
for the success of the affair
Request Tribe, No. 337, Improved
Order of Red Men. will mold it's first
annual pow wow and long talk at the
Odd Fellows hall this evening. About
800 invitations have been issued to
friends to join them in their celebra.
ton. There will be dances in Indian
costumes and supper will follow.
Groeeryman Alger's spirited team
created a vast amount of excitement in
the vicinity of the "corners" yesterday
forenoon. They were standing at tho
back end of the store when impslled by
some impulse they dashed away at a
frightful speed Down Blaksly street
they sped until a strong pole in front
Of the Exchange hotel laid claim to the
wagon and tore it away from the
frightened team. Being freed from the
wagon they continued their course
down to Brook street. where they were
captured. One of the horses was
slightly injured.
Miss Blanche Bloes is visiting friends
at Hoadley'S.
Mrs J. c. Moffatt and Mrs ] NJ.
Moffatt are visiting friends in New
York city.
H. A. Mace has removed his family
from Green Ridge to their new home
on Dudley street
Miss Jennie Blicksns, of Hyde Park,
was a caller here last evening.
Miss May Beck, Of Moscow, is visit
ing friends at this place.
A. L. Macdonald is convalescent
after few days illness.
Rev. Mr.. Irving, the new Episcopal
minister, will remove his family from
Tunkhannock to this place next week.
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Sqnirss, Of
Tunkhannock, are visiting Mr. and
Mrs, T S, Hopkins.
Frank Cullen has opened a news
stand in the building lately occupied
by Taylor Burke on Chestnut street.
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notes OF south Side
Happenings Of Day That Will Interest
Many Tribune Readers
WALKED TEN BLOCKS IN HIS sleep
A Local Teamster Passes Railroad
Crossings and Walks Over a Bridge
Without Waking-A Runaway Car
from the Tunnel Mnes-Sermon at
Minooka--Injured by Car Jumping
the Track-Other Items.

Ben Dunnings, of Brook street. who
handles the ribbons behind pair Of
company mules. underwent a somnam.
bulistic experience the other night, and
it is puzzling his brain since as to how
it all happened He took trip to the
central city early in tho evening and
performed the business he had on hand,
after that he made IL call on one of his
acquaintances. The evening wore
away and the fact soon dawnsd
on Ben that he had missed the last Car
and would have to walk home. From
his tale. it seems that after he turned
down Mates street. his eyslids dropped
and gentle slumber fell upon him.
liz this dreamy state he wandered on
and perhaps, would have reached home
and got to bed without ever knowing
the difference had it not been for q
shock he received from rude slap on
the back An officer Of the law ad-
minstsred it and Dunnings awoke.
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AMUSEMENT NOTES.

Barney Ferguson Il Company will be
the attraction ut the Academy Of Music
this evening. For five consecutive sea-
sons "McCarthy's Mishsps' has been
presented to Scranton theater gosrs
and each time seems to improve with
age. The company this season is the
strongest that the farce has ever been
presented by, as many OF the old ia
vorites nave been retained. Barney
Ferguson, the little man who by his
proclvitiss to exnilarsts the risibles
ingratiatSd himself with the followers
of "Momus," is yet the Dennis Me-
Carthy upon whom the mishaps all fall
DAvY CROCKETT
Tomorrow evening the pOopls of this
city will have an opportunity OF again
seeing Frank Mayo as "Dlvii Crock
EFT. OF him the Boston Post says:
"Mr. Mayos delineation Of the char
acter of Davy Crockett--ths illiterate
but msHly, sympathetic and fearless
frontier hsro-has lost nothing OF the
cleverness and charm that made it so
popular twenty years ago. when he
first appeared in that role; and his
magnetism is as great, and his hold on
the public as strong as at any time in
the past"
ONE OF HOYT's FARCEs
"a Brass Monkey, Charles H. Hoyt 8
funny satire on the thousand and one
popular superstions of the day. which
comes to the Academy Saturday even
ing, is conceded to be one OF his merri-
est creations. 1t is full of fun. clev-
erly constructed and entertaining in
every line. The thread Of the plot is
strong along the adventures of Jonah,
a man of.all-work in An auction store,
and incidentally there are introduced
many types of character which are in
stantly recognized by the audience as
actualitips
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MANY Brief Itama.

The Ladies' Aid Of the First Welsh
Baptist church hold tea at the church
parlors yesterday from until 10p. m,
which was well patronizsd
Miss Bertha Curtis, OF Elmhurst.
will be the guest of Miss Lizzie Thomas
of North Garfield avenue this evening.
The funeral OF Thomas Lloyd, Of
1901 Division street, VINO died at his
home on Tuesday evening, will take
place tomorrow Mt 30 o'clock.
The funeral OF Mrs. Mary Campbell,
who died on Tuesday morning from
injuries received by burns at the home
OF her daughter, Mrs Mary Cawley Of
1l3 North Grant avenue, will take
place this morning at 8 30 o'clock A
high mass of requiem will be celebrated
at ST. Patrick's church.
Mr.. and Mrs Morris Naumau, of
Stroudsburg, who has bsen visiting ut
the home Of Mr. Stsenback, on Price
street, will return home today.
william, the IA year.old son of Rsv.
J. +. Morris,of South Main avenue. WAS
:. by dog in the calf of, the leg
on .4esdsy. The wound was dressed
by DR.. ]. J. Roberts
The Dickson Banjo. Mandolin and
Guitar. club will give an entertainment
and social in Mears' hall on April II.
The regular monthly social given by
the ladies OF the Simpson Methodist
Episcopal church will occur tomorrow
evening. Coffee and cake will be served
free. These socials are becoming very
popular and largely attended.
Contractor E Twin Hughes yesterday
began work for the erection of double
house on Jackson street for d. b.
Thomas.
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Shorter Paragraphs.

Mrs. Emma Diem returned yesterd ay
from New York city.
August Hammer, Of Pittston avenue,
took sick yesterday and is confined to
his home.
The employees of the William Council
Coal company will be paid Saturday.
The coierIes Of the William Con-
nell Coal company will work only six
teen hours a week for the rest of the
month.
The choir OF the Hickory Street Pres
byteran church held a rehearsal last
night at Germania hall, In preparation
for its coming concert March q.
The meeting of the South Side Choral
union called for tonight, is requisite d
to be attended by all the members en-
rolled.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-15
Mill Hands Annoy R,sldenta.

The residents Of Cedar avenue near
Pear street complain OF the scandalous
conduct Of young men on their way
home from the night turn in the steel
mill. At an early hour these fellows
wake folks by their brawling. The
people are tired of it and a special
policeman will be stationed in the
vicinity hereafter and the law will be
made to deal with these disturbers of
the peace.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-15
NORTH END.

A concert will be given Mt the Pfovi-
dsnce Methodist Episcopal church to
morrow evening. The "Hallelujsh
Chorus" and "Gloria" from Twelfth
mass will be rendered by u full chorus
aud orchestra The Garden Village
qunrtette, of Pittston, will assist at the
concert.
Extensive improvements are being
made at the Providence Delaware aud
Hudson station by way Of sidewalk',
etc.
News items for THE TRIBUNE can bt
left at Lewis drug store.
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Ready for Compstilion

The meeting of the literary society
of the First Welsh Baptist church for
Friday evening will not occur owing to
the rehearsal of the Hyde Park Union
society to be held at the church, which
will bs the last rehearsal of the society
before entering into the contest at the
Wilkes Barre Eisteddfod on Saturday.
The choir numbers $50 voices under
the leadership OF William Evan The
competition will be for a $500 prize for
the best rendition Of 80 Great is the
Depth
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Hurt in the Mines.

Roman Neczalksvitch, a son of 10.
seph Neczalkevitch, shoemaker Of
Minooka, was seriously hurt in the old
shaft of the Greenwood Coal company
yesterday morning at II o'clock. The
boy IL about IA years old and was em.
ployed as driver He was riding on
the front bumper Of car that
was drawn along the gangwsy road
by mule The car jumped the
track at latcn and his foot was
caught under the bumper. The instep
and ankle were badly smashed, and it
is feared that amputation will be re-
quired. DIR. Houssr, of Taylor, was
called to attend the case in the absence
of the family physician. Dr.J. J. Walsh,
of Pittston avenue. The injured mem
ber is so swollen that proper treatment
could not be administered yesterday.
Later in the day Dr. Walsh was called
aud he hopes to save the boys foot.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-15
A Pleasant Party,

About forty young people gathered
ut the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Metzger, on Mullen street, Tuesday
evening The family has recently oC-
cupied its new aud handsome dwelling,
aud the party was given in honor of
the event. The mblage was pleas
ing one and the evening was most mer-
rlly snjoyed by all of those present.
Miss Gussie Long vhois noted for her
whistllug abilities, gave several selec-
tions. Dancing and games were in
dulged 10. Refreshments We're served
ut a seasouabs hour, after which all
departed for their homes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-15
Work at Connsll Park.

The work done at Conuell park at
present is by men who are given en-
ployment by Mrs w. B. Duggan, agent
Of the Board of Associated Charities
Park Commissioner Moore is besieged
by applicants for employment in the
park For while the labor will be
through the association. but Mr.. Moore
expects to put men to work soon on the
regular annual appropriation.
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Closing of Night School

Tonight the closing exercises
Of No. 81 night school Of which
Professor NJ. b Kane is principal, will
be held at the school building begin
ming at p, III. The programme that
has been arranged is
Instrumental music, "Boulanger's march
Miss Mary Campbell
Opening r5marks Principal NJ b keaue
Song, America ..,.........,,I Inc schools
Recitation, "The Phantom Ship
John Grithths
Recitation. Heads O.. Alphonsus Vanston
Recitation, Speech Of Sergeant Bu2Euz
William Burge
Song, Forgive and Forget
A class from the day grammar school
recitation, Tue American Sailor
Bezaleel Brown
Recitation, "ICanW ........ Willie Hughes
Address. ............ Hon. r. V Powderly
What is a successful night SCHOOL,
Superintendent George w Phillips,
Controllers George b. Carson, james
A. Evans, h. Williams Fred L.
Wormser, William e. O'Malley, W. 5.
Laugstaff, Johu Deyauney, Fl. & O'MaI-
ley, c. H. Won Storch,
Song, Dip Boys Dip the Oar
The Schools
The Teachers ..... Miss Agnes V, Murray
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A Car Runs Down a st4ep Grade.

A loaded car was started from the
tunnel of the William Connell Coal
company last Sunday by some boys
and it sped down the steep grade
toward the breaker. There was moth
ing to check Its course until it reached
the level near the blacksmith shop,
when, by that time its speed had great
ly slackened, it struck another Car
standing on the track The perpstra,
tors of this piece of fiendish mischief
are all known aud will, vary likely
have to answer for it in court.
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The Amount Obtained.

A few weeks ago the official board
Of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal
church decided to endeavor TO raise
81 900 to apply on the church debt,
with the understanding that no sub
scriptions were to be paid until the en-
tire amount was subscriOsd At
meeting of the board on Monday even
ing over 81 900 was paid, and the bal -
ance Of 800 WAS handed in on Tuesday,
making the full amount. Great credit
is due Rev DR.. Floyd for his noble
work in this matter.
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At WONDERLAND THeATER.

Last Nights Performance Witnessed by
q Iod Audience.
The variety show at Wonderland
this week is a good one and drew fine
audience last evening Rozebart, the
male soprano and prima donna, is an
amusing character. as is also AleXan'
der Wilson, the ventriloquist, Dan G.
Manning and Joe and MAZE Baislsy
made decided hits
Jones and Edwards, the telegraph
boys also gave Il clever exhibition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-15
CONNECTIONS ARE ALL MADE.

Entire Telephone Business Now Be Di-
rected from New Building.
All telephone wires are now con.
nected with the new exchange on
Adams avenue and the entire telephone
service will hereafter be directed from
that building. The last operator was
yesterday transferred from the old ex-
ch'pge on Lackawanna avenue to the
new one.
The severing and re connecting of the
hundreds of telephone wires has taken
several weeks time. but has been &C
complished without interrupting the
service even for an hour.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-15

The Chi Upsilon society Of the
Wsshburn Street Presbyterian church
will give a free entertainment this
evening at the church, where tho fol-
lowing programme will be- rendered.
Allegro Spiritusso No S
Hayden Quartette
Sweet Be Thy Rest" .......... Schneider
Vocal Solo with Violin Obligato
Miss Clara Saunders
Sleigh Ride GalOp. Op...............T Tocaben
Morse Mandolin and Guitar Club
Cavatina. Observation-Disclosures. Raft
Violin S0lO................Fr Fred Widmayer
Hear Our Prayer '...,.............Abbot
Trio
Misses Saunders Jones and W. j. Davies.
AcCompanist. st......,,.......W Walter Davies
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Ax,e Work, Direofors Mating

A regular meeting of the directors Of
the Scranton Aka works will be held
this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the com-
phny's Office at the works. An inspec
tion of the entire plant will be made by
the directors and a comprehensive re-.
port will be made. The works are now
operating to their fullest capacity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-15

Patrick McHuGh, jr., of Jackson
street, severely injured himself yester-
day while playing with revolver
Where he obtained the dangerous
playtmug is not known, but 1t proved
to he loaded and ready for business.
While dischsrging the weapon he in
some manner shot himself in the arm,
The bullet travelled upward aud lodged
In the arm
DR.. George b. Reynolds was sum
moned and after considerable probing
located and removed the ball. The
wound is painful one. but in no sense
dangerous.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-15
AS 70 waTcHMaH PHILIPS.
He Was Attentive to His Duties at Web
stsr and Vine.

stsr and Vine.
Last Saturday morning at 3 O'Clock
Waterman John Phillip heard the
report of a pistol near the corner oi
Webster and Vine street Upon inves
tigating he found that Will Bradbury
had discharged the weapon at two dogs
who were threatening his chicken
coop
These are the real facts in relation
to a report in last Mondays TRIBUNE,
which reflected upon Mr. Phillips
watchfulness Officer Phillips has been
attentive at his post and does not de-
serve to be charged with indi~crstion
in the use Of FIRE arms.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-15

Rev. T. J. Conway, of Dickson,
preached a beautiful sermon lsst night
in the ST. JoSeph's church, Minooks
The text was taken from the story of
Esau in the book OF Genesis A com
parison between the dsshinG levity of
Esau and the sincere humility and re-
pentance of the Prodigal Son when
each sought the blessing of his father,
was made in eloquent and fgurStive
language. Father Conway possesses an
orotund voice, perfect enuncistion, aud
never fails to impress his hearers.
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soranton,a Businsss Intsros,s.

THE TRIBUNE will soon publish a care.
fully compiled and classified list OF the
leading Wholesale banking, manufaotur-
ing and professional interests of Scranton
and vicinity The edition will be bound
in book form, beautifully Illustrated with
photogravure views of our public build
iugs, business blocks, streets, etc. together
with portraits Of leading citizens, No
similar work has ever given an equal rep
resentation OF Scrantons many indus.
tries 1t will be an invaluable exposition
Of our business resources Sent ia
persons outside the city, copies of
this handsome work will attract
new comers and be an unequalled
advertisement of the city. The circu.
lation is on n plan that cannot fail of good
results TO those concerned as we'll rs the city
atlarge. Repre- ientatives Of THE TRIBUNE
will call upon THOSE WHOSE NAMES
are DESIRED in this edition and explain
its nature more fully.
Those desiring views Of their residences
in this edition will please ave notice at
the Office
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Injured In the Mine.

Natter Wright OF Friuk street. a
lsborer in the CApouse mine, was badly
injured yesterday by fall Of rock. He
was brought to the surface and con.
veyed to his home, where DR., George
B. Reynolds found him suffering from
internal injuries and fractured nip.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-15
news FROM west Side
Happenings Of a Day That VIII Interest Hyde
Park Read]rs
PATRICK M'HUGH, JR., INJURED

Shot Himself in the Hand While Play
ing with a Revolver-Party at the
Residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Metzger-Preparing for the Com
petitions-Money for the Simpson
Church Raised
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THE West Side oftics OF the SCRANTON
TRIBUNE is located Rt l3S South Main ava
nue., where subscriptions, Advertisements
and communications will receive prompt
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