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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
BECAUSE WARD FAMILY BUILT 1T.
That Is Why Cedar Avenue We
Formally Called Ward Street.

That Is Why Cedar Avenue Was
Formerly Called Ward Street.
The rising generation on the South
Side cannot understand why the por
tion of the Eleventh ward from the
Roaring brook bridge to Birch street is
reminiscently referred to as "Ward
street" and even many OF the older
residents are not able to explain the
reason clearly. Some say that such
was the original name of the street,
and that it was afterward changed to
Cedar avenue; but TRIBUNE reporter
has interviewed some of the pioneers
from whom not unromantic story
was learned.
Along in the early fifties a hardy
German family pitched their tents on
the South Side when the place was an
impenstrabls wilderness abounding
with impenetrable marshes and deep
caves. The boys cleared a little settle.
ment and cut the first road through the
woods. In time other families settled
here and in less than half dozen
years there was good street laid out,
built up on the right hand side with
substantial log houses. Improvements
resulted in time and when the country
road became invested with adequate
dignity to claim the name of street il
was regarded entirely proper to honor
the Ward family by investing it with
their name.
For many years the dwelling oil
Reuben Ward stood near Best's Roar
ing Brook hotel. Simon Ward and
family lived where Ambrust's meat
market is now situated, John Ward
lived at Freuhans store. Ia fact, the
reporter was informed that in those
days every family from the bridge
to Birch street belonged by ties of
blood or marriage to the Ward family.
AS years rolled by and new tangled
notions became the style the name oi
the street was altered to Cedar avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
NORTH END.

Inquest on the Death of Mrs. Ellen
Leadon
Tue death of Mrs Ellen Leadon, of
North Ead Monday. WAS investigated
by Coroner Kelly and jury yest rlay,
ana verdict rendered that death was
caused by an overdose of wintergresn
oil. taken incidentally.
1t was proven that the druggist who
sold the oil Of wintergreen to the de-
ceased was not res onsibe for the fa-
tally. Mrs. Laadon reosived proper
and implicit directions how to use the
drnp.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
a NOVEL LECTURE.
The Gordon Relief Expedition Portrayed


The Gordon Relief Expedition Portrayed
by DIR. John Saadi
A fair.sizsd audience greeted DR..
John Ssadi, a Syrian, last evening in
st. David's Episcopal church, and
heard an instructive lecture on the
"Women of the East" and a graphic
description of the Gordon Relief Expe,
dition.
DR.. Saadi spoke exhaustively on No
hammsdism in eastern countries. The
lecture throughout was interesting and
much enjoyed. DR.. Saadi is an excel
lent speaker, being both eloquent and
foreible. He is now preparing for mis-.
sionary work in Africa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
NORTH EMO NEWS NOTES.

Thomas Grady, while returning from
work under the influence of drink,
quarreled with his boarding mistress, Mrs
Brogan, of Wayne avenue, and struck
her. Her husband retaliatel by hitting
Grady. Police officers Palmer and Mills
arrested Grady.
Miss Evanna Huff, of Parker street, is
spending two weeks in Allentown and
vicinity.
An infant child of Reese Davies, Of
North Main avenue, died yesterday Of
cholera infantum. Funeral services will
be held this afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
LAND SCHEME AT DALTON.
Plan to Divide Flot Into Residence
Lots.

County Surveyor A. B Dunning is
at work on map of a tract of sixty
FIVE acres of land situated near Dalton
owned by J. R. Clark. father OF Florist
George r. Clark of this city. and will
apportion the plot into lots.
The ground lies north of the road
running from Dalton to Waverly and
is contiguous to the grounds on which
are built Cashier ]. A. Linens bsauti-
full summer home. The work of i'm
proving the land will be commenced
at once. A wide graveled serpsntine
road will lead through it and an
abundance of shade trees will be
planted Several small parks will be
built at different places on the grounds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
TO PREPaRE FOR THE FRAY.
Will Assemble to Discuss
Pnlifinal Maftara

Republicans Will Assemble to Discuss
Political Matters.
The Republican league Of the West
Side will have q very enthusiastic
opening OF their new rooms, over
Davies drug store. on Wednesday
evening, Aug. %. It is expected that
all the prominent workers for Rspubli'
canism will be present
The committee on arrangements are
making rapid strides toward the COM
pletion OF a programme which will
handicap all previous efforts Of SIM
liar nature. In addition to fine mu-
steal programme, speeches will be
made on the tariff and other political
matters now occupying the attention of
the public.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
TOOK A HIGH TUM BILE.
Four ysar-old Child Dives from
Window.

Four ysar-old Child Dives from {,
Window.
The 4-ysar-old son of John Finau
of River street, fell from an up
stairs window yesterday at noon
struck on heap of broken building
stone and marvelously escaped instant
death or even fatal injuries. The dis
tance from the window to the ground
is over twenty feet. The child't
mother picked him up in fearfully
bruised condition.
When doctor arrived the child
was found to be comparatively exempt
from serious wounds, but there may
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
PUTTING IN the SWITCH
To the Nay Aug shale Brick Works at
Dunmora

To the Nay Aug ShaIe Brick Works at
Dunmore.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Railroad company will put u
force OF men to work today building n
switch from the tracks of its Wiuton
branch to the site Of the plant of the
Nay Aug Shale Brick company in Dun
more.
As soon as the switch is finished the
material for the construction of the
plant will be shipped and building
operations will then be begun on the
brick works. When the plant ia in
running order employment will be pro-
vided for about 100 hands
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15

Pure water secures good health. 7. F.
Leonard, at sos Lackawanna avenue, has
for sale four styles Of stone water filters
that are sold at prices within reach Of ALL
and are as easily cleaned and taken care Of
as water pail, and will last FOR years.
Inc litter is all stone, nothing to rust, cor
rode or become foul and will filter from
and see them. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
THE BISHOP BETTER.
A Hopsful Message Received from Cape
MAY Yesterday.

Rev. Father Melley, of st. Johns
church, who returned Monday night
from the bedside of Bishop O'Hara at
Cape May stated that the bishops con-
dition is very dangerous and it is the
opinion OF those about him that he Can
live but few days.
Yesterday afternoon the following
message was received from the bishops
brother. at whose cottage he is lying
i'll:
CAPE MAY, Aug. "a The bishop is very
much better. We feel no present anxiety.
NJ. OHARA, NJ. D.
Rev. Father Finnen, of Pittston, and
Rev. Father Coffey. of Csrbondale, have
gone to the bishops bedside.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
Buckien,s Arnica salv..

The best salve In the world for Cut
Bruises, Sores Ulcers Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures PLEA or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by Matthews Bros ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
news OF West SIDE
Arrangements Under Way for a Large Public
Meeting.
BOARD OF TRADE Wants VIADUCT

Committee Is at Work on the Round
Woods Park Movement - Republic
can Club Is Preparing for the
Campaign and viii Soon Occupy
Their New Rooms = DR.. John
Saadis Lecture-News Notes and
Personals.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
DIR. e. B. WARE will be
in his Office on and after
the first week in Septem-
Der.
To the Republican party of Lackawanna

To the Republican party of Lackawanna
county;
hereby announce that will be a can
didate for the Office of recorder o deeds
of Lackawanna county before the next
Republican convention.
II. L. HALSTEAD.
To the Republicans of Lackawanna
county:
At the earnest solicitation of many
friends 1 hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of register of
wills, subject to the decision of the Re-
publican county convention. L take this
means of informing my many friends
that 1 am in the field, as may not be
able to see all whom 1 should like to see
before the convention meets Remem-
bering the kindness heretofore shown
me, and assuring the Republican voters
Ofmy gratitude for past favors, 1 remain
Very sincerely yours,
WILLIAM s. HOPKINS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
edo. GOO sohool House No. o7

e. l.. Walter, architect, bids to be opened
this month, to be built on Columbia avenue.
Lots for sale on this avenue at low prices
for a brief period.
" ARTHUR FRoTBINGHAM
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
BURKE.-At Winton.

BURKE.-At Winton. Aug. IA, Gerald, son
of P. j. and Annie NJ Burke, aged 9
years. Funeral Thursday afternoon at
$50. Interment at Catholic cemetery,
Archibald.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
Watded Off Dlssaaa.

II have used several bottles of Hoods
Sarsarparilla and found it to be all that it
is recommended. 1t has warded off dis
eases from several members OF the family"
Mary A. Yeaker, Emhurst, Pa.
HooDia pITIc curea aick haadacha
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15

be internal injuries and the stern
shosk may end fatally. The doctor
will be unable to tell for few days,
but his opinion is that the boy will re-
cover
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15

s. B. DURTEY, mate Of the steamer Ari-
zona, had his foot, badly jammed.
Thomas Eclectric Oil cured it. Nothing
equal to it for quick pain reliever. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
DIED.

RIoH ure, wholesome bread made from
Pillsbury's best. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15

Building Material for Sale.
Inquire at Conrad Schroeder's office.
Commonwealth Building. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15

Buy the Weber
and get the best. At Guernsey Bros.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15

Shoe repairing promptly attended to at
the Globe Shoe store. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
You Need Them

And visit to Martin & Delanys will be-
wilder you at their immense stock of thin
goods Just the stuff to keep you cool
Our novelty in summer goods is a
Nobby Long. cut Double breast Blue and
Black Serge Coat. The proper thing for
tennis
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1894-04-27
rnnk Robbers Good haul.

The bank of Barry & Downing, of
Nashville, was robbed of $4,000 be-
longing to the proprietors and of
large amounts from private boxes
1t was very daring robbery. The
burglars effected an entrance through
a rear window. They knocked the
knob off the vault door, then drilled
back and punched off the bolts Here
they found their work already done
for them, as L. c. Downing had wound
the time lock and set it, but had not
locked the safe They helped them
selves to everything in sight, stealing
81, 900 in gold, 1000 in currency, and
probably other smaller amounts from
private boxes. Postmaster Furniss lost
over $500 worth of stamps. The funds
of the bank were very low, as the pro-
prietors had just paid out the funds of
Maple Grove township, and had or
dered currency from Detroit bank.
The burglars left explosives, and would
undoubtedly have blown up the safe,
as well as the vault, had they not been
left unlocked.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1894-04-27
10000 MINERS OUT. 4
GREAT COAL MINERS STRIKE
TAKES EFFECT.
at stand StIlI, and Strike Leaders
Affected.

The great strike Of bituminous coal
miners, ordered by the recent national
convention of the United Mine work
ers at Columbus, o., has gone into
effect, and reports from the various
fields affected show that from 125, 900
TO 1901 miners have laid down their
picks and thereby asked for better
wages. President John Mcbride, of
Columbus, o., the head of the United
Mine workers of America, says: my
hopes of success are most sanguine.
The miners have laid down no plans
and have no particular course TO fol-
low, but expect to be ready TO meet
any fair proposition for settlement or
emergency of whatever character may
arise. We will be ready TO meet the
operators to confer with reference TO
an adjustment of the differences at any
time. | believe that 1872, 900 miners
are out, and that by May l that num-
Der will be increased to $50, 900. In
reference TO the 135,0O0 anthracite
miners, / cannot say whether they
will strike or not. They may, however,
as that question is being agitated in
the anthracite fields"
There seems TO be no doubt but the
suspension in Ohio and western Penn
sylvania is about complete. The organ
Hers are most active in West Virginia
and Illinois. In Illinois,, he states,
there are $4,000 out of 5000 miners
idle; in Indiana, 5000 out of about
5000, and in West Virginia, about 1000
out of 5000.
The advices from states west of the
Mississippi are not so encouraging.
During the winter but little work has
been done in the coal mines of Iowa,
Kansas and Colorado, and now the
workers, being deeply in debt and with
good chance TO starve If they refuse
work, are not anxious to quit work.
However, as these localities are re-
garded as "outlying" and not "com-
petitive" the officers of the organiza-
ton are not worried, but will look to
those districts when the more import
ant are thoroughly under control.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1894-04-27
THE TRAMPING ARMY.
The Western Commonweaiers Splenddly
Treated-Ke!ly Plan Outlined.

Gen. Kelly, who is commanding an
army of about 2,o0O unemployed on the
way to Notwithstanding after
CoXey's styles meeting with great
success. After leaving California and
passing through Ogden, Utah, his army
were transported free TO Council Bluffs,
Ia, and from there a tramp was com
menced to Chicago. At every town and
city nearly every inhabitant turned
out 60 welcome the army. Provisions,
clothing and even horses and wagons
were given by the farmers and village
residents in sympathy with Kelly's
idea. In speaking of his plan Kelly
said: petitions from laboring people
TO Congress have been numerous and
ineffective in the past, but this living
petition viii be hard to pigeon-hole.
That is the reason l am leading these
men to the capitol. Once there our
plans will be successfully carried ont.
Two congressman are already pledged
to present a memorial in our behalf.
That memorial is now being drawn up
by a well-l1nown Washington firm of
constitutional lawyers and will be
ready for us when we reach the jour
ney's end. Our demands as set forth
in the memorial will be about as fol-
lows:
1--WE viii ask that the commission
already in existence to look after the
redeeming of arid lands in the west be
instructed to proceed with the work.
We viii ask that the men in our army
and the great army of the unemployed
which we represent, be put TO work on
this irrigation. My idea is that by the
time those arid wastes have been
wrested from the sage brush and jack
rabbit and begun TO bloom the men
who have worked there will have saved
enough money TO carry them through
their first year of farming. They can
settle On the lands they have reclaimed
and within a short period will have de-
veloped from homeless wanderers into
sturdy farmers and property owners.
That in substance is our demand. We
will not attempt to dictate what wages
will be paid. What we want is work.
If we can only get to Washington, il
we can let the lawmakers see that we
are bread winners, honest and sincere,
we will be successful in our mission,
for our demands are not unreasonable
| have, no connection with CoKey. We
will combine with his army If we can
reach Washington in time, but if not
we will go alone"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1894-04-27
InherItanee Tax Law KILLED.

The law TO tax inheritances, which
was the pride of Senator Doran in the
last legislature, has been trampled out
of force by the supreme court of Michi-
gan.
Two cases were brought TO the
supreme court from Wayne county.
The opinion decides the issue in both.
The proceeding was for a writ of pro-
hibition against the probate judge re-
straining any proceedings under the
act. Section 90 of the act provides
that all taxes collected under it should
be paid into the treasury of the state
for the use of the state, and shall be
applicable to the expenses of the state
government, and TO such other pur-
poses as the Legislature shall by law
direct.
The opinion saws: "Our constitution
provides that every law which imposes
tax must state the object to which it
is to be applied. In this law the OBJ
iect was stated, and it is found that
within the express terms of the consti-
tuition the moneys arising from it can
not be so applied. This must defeat
the whole act, for it is impossible for
this court to say that any part of the
act would have met the approval of the
legislature had the moneys arising
from the tax been appropriated in the
act, as provided by the constitution. 1t
is safe to say that if the Legislature had
supposed these moneys arising from
the tax could not be appropriated TO
the general state fund and made ap-
plicable to the general expenses of the
state government, the act would not
have met with the legislatures APP
prevail" The whole act is declared
unconstitutional. The opinion was
written by Judge Long.
Senator Doran, of Grand Rapids, is
wondering how it all happened, as his
act was modelled closely after the New
York law on the subject, which has
been held constitutional, and the
Michigan and New York state consti-
tutions are almost identical. The SEN
ator declares that the same bill will be
presented TO the next legislature so
modified as to avoid the defects pointed
out by the supreme court.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1894-04-27

At Tuscombia, Ala, Tom Blhck,
John Willis and Tony Johnson, all
Negroes, were lynched. About week
before these men were arrested for
burning the barns of Claude King. A
masked mob Of 200 men went TO the
Jail and called the jailer out on the
pretext that they had a prisoner.
When he came out the mob took him
in hand and carried him away. They
then entered the place, and took the
three ineendiaries out and led them to
the Tennessee river bridge. Ropes
were placcd about each of the Negroes's
necks and with the end tied to the
bridge timbers they were compelled to
Jump off. The fall broke their necks,
and the bodies, after being filed with
bullets, were LETT hanging until morn
ing.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1894-04-27
THE NEWS RESUME.

Ex-President Harrison has finished
his law lectures at Stanford university,
California and returned to Indian
apolis.
On May the state of Massachusetts,
viii pay off the Last of its war loans.
The entire loan, known as the bounty
loan and dated May 1, 1864, amounts to
IS, 402, las.
Atty.-Gen. Olney has approved the
recommendations of Richard l.. New
ham, of Allegan, TO be assistant United
States district attorney for the western
district of Michigan.
At Lafayette, Ind, in the trial OF
Edward Rudsall, the A. p. A. who
killed Michael Koran on the 9th oi
December, the jury returned verdict
of acquittal, holding that the killing
ups done in self-detepse,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1894-04-27
WEEKLY REVIEW OF TRADE.

Bradstreets' review of trade says: With the
exception Of the prospect for a still further ex-
tension OF strikes and other labor disturbances
no plainly retarding influence is manliesting
itself. So far as known there are about % adj
ditional Sc likes involving 81 .0O0 people. This
brings the tOtal number OF those now on strike
or idle because OF strikes up to 6OOO0. The week
also furnishes eleven sbut-downs OF important
industral establishments, more than Offset by
assumptions OF & others. which furnish en-
ploymcusltD 5000 operatives, although no inn
pOrtant eSta blishmcnt announces reduction OF
wages. The widely heraldcd news that 20O,OOO
coal miE,srs would strike occasiOned uneasinesS
amongJnanufaeturers ut many central western
and wcstRTn cities, owing TO the prospective
scarcityg OF fuel Cities along the line OF the
Great Northern railroad, which road Is now at
a standatul because OF strike OF employees are
flndinR their reduced volumes OF business still
furthar,0urtailed. and at Chicago labor troubles
serlouslg affect the building trades. Cincin-
natl. LGIIisyille, Duluth, Minneapolis snd st.
Paul report hardly as favorable trade condi-
tions ~ in the preceding week. On the, other
hand Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee and KAN
sas City announce considerable Improvement
in tho,jobbing demand. and in several instances
among manufacturing industries.
NEW YORK, April 23.-R g. Dun 81 Co. s
weekly review Of trade says: New orders for
future distribution are still materially re-
stric red by uncertainty about action at WASH
ington and about the extent and outcome or
labor dificultics. Most of the recovery realized
In business has been made possible by consent
of workers TO accept lower wages Tor time,
and IL they insist on restoration OF wages be-
fore consumption has restored rices many
works must stop. The great strike threatened
by bituminous coal miners and st,.ikcs of asso-
ciated employees on some railroads make the
faturo less hopeful. Exports OF gold had some
influence, and a continuing loss In earnings
some. Decentralization Of lake freights already
diverts much bulky eastbound tonnage from
the railroads. though the movement OF othef
merchandise Is well sustained The failures
of the past week were somewhat more import
ant than usual. and were 2l9 in the United
States, against 1856 last year, and 40 In Canada,
| against - last year.