The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-09

of both men who attempted to fire
blast for which they did not
have the proper firing squibs
The two laborers wishing to gain
time, did hot await his return. but
made a fuse out Of paper. oil and
powder. The paper was soaked in
miners oil, which Is highly inflam.
mable, and the powder rolled inside in
the same manner that the regular fuse
is. This WAS attached to the blast and
lighted lamp applied The fiery oil
bazed instantly, there WAS binding
fash, and crash OF the heavy rocks,
and the two laborers were picked up by
their comrades crushed and bleeding.
The shot was 30 sudden that neither
had time to get away,
The residences occupied by h. Il.
Bone and family on Cherry street has
been purchased by j, @, Moifatt. as
sistant general passenger agent OF the
Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad,
who will take possession at early date.
Mr.. Bone will remove to n handsoms
on Cherry street which iH now under
course Of construction.
The many friends of Miss Lucetta
Miller will be pleased to learn that she
enjoys her new lahors in the Ladies'
home in Brooklyn.
The gentlemen of the Presbyterian
church held meeting last evening to
arrange for social to be given at the
church parlors during the ticst week in
March
The Young Ladies Missionary soci.
ETY. has made elaborate arrangements
for the cake and Apron social which is
to be held at tho mause this afternoon.
They have concluded to make aprons,
towels or cakes to order, so any one
wishing any special kind Of cake, a
special design of apron or towel, can do
SO by leaving their orders with the
young ladies this afternoon. Admis-
sion is free and cordial invitation ID
extended to all.
Tickets are out for tho Brotherhood
of Railway Trainmen anniversary ball,
which will be held at the Odd Fellows
hall Tuesday evening, Morch q. The
| tickets entitle the holder to an admis
sion and a chance on $50 in gold The
tickets are in the hands of members
and can be procured at any time.
Mrs Fox, of Carbondale, is a guest
at the home of Mr. John b. Smith.
A hard fight on the extension Of the
Rapid Transit company's ordinance is
expected at the next meeting Of tbs
borough council. The members are
about evenly divided on tho matter
and although it has passed first read
ing, the end is not yet p. j Horan
president of the company. is going tC
make strenuous efforts to have /
passed. About year ago an ordin-
ance was granted, then giving them &
franchise covering the outskirts of thu
town, but owing to the inability Il
reach Scranton by the proposed route
a few changes are necessary.
In selecting OwenC Correll as candidat
for the office of auditor the Republican
party has made wise choice Mr.
Correll is a man of intelligence and 1
we'll known as one who commands tn
respect of all regardless of party. H
made strong fight for the Office las
winter and great things are predicted
Of him for the coming election.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Mullen hav
returned from their wedding trip,
John J. Murphy, proprietor of tn
Green Mountain hotel, is sick.
Mrs. w. L. Purcell has returned
from weeks visit at Plymouth.
Lenten services will be held every
Friday and Sunday evening at st
Mary's church.
Mr.. William Loveland, Of Green
vile, has accepted position wit
. Spencer Bros.