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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
news OF SOUTH Side
Only Few Members Attended The Board Of
Trade Meeting
The Committee APPOINTED
An Informal Discussion Concerning
the Mates Street Improvement and
Roaring Brook Bridge-Funeral of
Frank Kane, Who Was Killed at
Newark, N. j. - John Kuhn, Of
Cherry Street Injured.

The South Side board of trade met in
regular session in Alderman Storr's
hall last evening, the following mem
bers being present: President. George
Scheuer; secretary, NJ. j. O'Toole !;
Stephen Spruks, q. j. Rosar, Michael
Miller, T. j Moore, NJ. p. Judge, aud
@. Storr. In appointing the commit.
tees for the ensuing year he said, while
the past year had been poor one and
very little progress had been made, he
hoped the members Of the various COM
mittees would work hard and make up
for the past; he had tried hard to sat.
isfy all the members in the appoint
ments and hoped that every one was
satisfied.
The following committees were ap.
pointed:
Manufacturers-F. j. Moore, G. G. Bo-
land, George Scheur, Stephen Spruks, G. j.
Rosar.
Street and Bridges-C G. Boland, Mich.
ael Miller, Charles Westpfahl, John Glib
bons, George Frabel.
Co-operation-C. G. Boland, l. j. Moore,
Stephen S. Spruks, Charles W. Westpfahl,
A. K. Schaffer.
Membership-M. p. Judge, Ambrose
Wertz, j. j. Schneider, Ii. Reuard, G.
Storr.
Rules-C. W. westpfahl, j. j. Coyne,
Henry Haak, Robert Robinson, G. j. Ro-
| sar.
Sewers and Drains-J. }. Snyder, Robert
Robinson Christian storr, G. w. West
pfahl, Ii. j. Spruks.
Legislation-John Gibbons, Robert Rob
| lDGOn y A Iauoponnb I Il STruyC w
5. Deckert
Parks--T. j. Moore, c. W. Westpfahl,
p. A. CavanOugh, John Gibbons and NJ. z.
Judge.
The various committees reported pro-
| gress. Mr. Moore said that the weather
was go warm that members cannot be
expected to work as hard rs in the
cooler months.
Several bills were ordered paid, after
which an informal discussion took
place on the Pittston avenue culvert
and the Mates street Improvements,
As TO the latter. preliminary work
moves slowly, but the members gen
orally seemed satisfied with the pro.
gress of the former. In answer to q
question by Mr.. Miller. L. j. Moore
said that the purchase Of Nay Aug park
will be completed in few weeks The
mayor has been asked for polics pro-
lection, which has been granted. There
are eighty-seven acres of land in the
plot The same gentleman also spoke
favorably about securing Tripp's land
as park for the North End and West
Side. Regarding the Pittstou avenue
bridge, Mr.. Storr and Mr.. Miller spoke
in favor Of stone arch culvert.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
SOUTH SIDE JoTTlNGs.


Mrs. William Stern, OF Cedar avenue, is
quite seriously Ill.
The Forest band will hold picnic July
81 at the Central Park garden.
The Geimle Kieb will hold picnic at
Lily lake on Sunday, July Is.
The Star Social club will hold ball at
Schimpf's hall on September "a.
Miss Marie Bushon, of Hawley, is visit
ing Miss Racey Rempe, of Cedar avenue.
A. J. Mulderig, of Pit ston avenue, is
making many improvements about his
property.
A child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Terrence Carey,
of Maple street. died last Thursday even
ings The funeral will take place today.
The child of Mr and Mrs John Green
field will be buried at 2 o'clock today in
the German Catholic cemetery at No. s.
Fred G. Peters Emerson Owen and lady
friends, Of the Worlds Fair club, spent an
enjoyable day at Mountain Lake yester-
day.
Thomas Ludden, of Minooka, was in
jured yesterday in the William Connell
mines. He was squeezed between two
cars.
The First Presbyterian church ran an
excursion to Lake Ariel yesterday II
was largely attended by members of the
South Side branch.
An entertainment was held at the Meth
odlst Episcopal church, Cedar avenue,
last Thursday evening, under the auspices
of the Kings daughters.
At tho Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation rooms on Cedar avenue. the SER
vices will be held on Sunday afternoon al
o'clock instead Of 3. .45 as formerly.
The Hook and Ladder company has chal.
lenged the William Connell Hose company
to Il game of base ball to take place at the
Hooks picnic. The challenge has been ac-
cepttd.
Branch l79. Young Mems Institute, has
decided to take charge of the games at the
excursion of st. Johns church to Farview
on July 30. An elaborate programme ha.
been prepared.
John Kuhn. Of Cherry street. was badly
injured about the legs yesterday while al
work i'll the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Car shops. He refused to go tt
the hospital and was taken home.
The funeral of the late Frank Kane, OF
Newark, Nj, took place yesterday morn.
ing Mt Newark, where the interment was
South Side attended the funeral.
Fred Meyers, of Pittston avenue, whose
name was mentioned in connection will
the "horse trade" in Wednesdays TRIBUNE
says he has nothing to do with the Scran
ton and Pttston express line. Fred r.
Hewitt, he says is the owner of that line
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
Great Band Contest.

The committee of the Cymric association
for the cultivation of music and literature
has received positive assurance that no
less than five magnificent bands will COM
pete at their musical festival which takes
place ut Laurel Hill park ON Thursday and
Friday. Sept. and Z. This will be the
greatest band contest that has ever oc-
Cured, not only in the state Of Pennsyl-
vania but in the United States. Either
Sousa, Of the Marine band of Washington;
Victor Hubert, of the famous Gilmore
band: or Reeves, of Providence r. l., will
be engaged as adjudicators for the note
worthy occasions. These three gentlemen
are the three greatest bandmasters known
in musical history. The prize in this con.
test has been increased from 500 to $500.
An elegant trophy will be presented to the
leader Of the victorious band.
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Trips Wooo FOR A PARK.
The Idea Meets with Much Favor Among
the Pecpln Ganerally.

the People Generally.
The question of securing Trips
wood for u public park has met with
great encouragement and is backed
with favorable sentiment from resi-
dents on this side. City Engineer
Phillips says that a very good approach
could he made to the park from Gene.
terry street for the convenience Of
people from this side. This would con-
denim, for street purposes, u small strip
of land now owned by the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western Railroad
company.
The approach from the Providence
side would be across the Delaware.
LIckawanna and Western tracks To
make the place still more pleasant q
miniature lake could be flooded into
,he land. This is looked upon with
decided favor. The Valley Passenger
company now have franchise held by
the Scranton Traction company to run
CARS to Bulls Head, which, il carried
OUT, would make the place fully as ac'
cessible as the Round Woods. The
West side board Of trade discussed this
matter ut recent meeting, and a reso.
luton passsd in its favor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
LITTLE WEST SIDE NEWS NOTES.

Miss Anna Davis, of Jersey City, for
merly of this side, is IN town.
Miss Martha Nichols and brother Frank,
of Lafayette street, are visiting friends in
town.
Mrs. Mable Boldey of South Main ave.
nue.. is visiting friends in Poughkeepsie,
N.
Lou Jones, of North Hyde Park avenue,
is spending his vacation with friends in
Moscow.
G. l.. Beers, hardware dealer on North
Main avenue, is Oh business trip to Syra
cuse, n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs George Chase, of North
Main avenue, are spending few days at
the sen shore.
Richard Jones' janitor at No. IA school,
accompanied by his wife, is visiting rela-
tions in Canada.
Motorman Townsend, of the Washburn
street line, has returned from fishing
trip near Mill City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Williamson, of Bel
fast, are visiting Professor aud Mrs. r. j.
Bauer, of North Bromley avenue.
Miss Tillie Davis, of Eynon street, aud
Miss Kate johnson, of South Main avenue,
have returned from visit with friends in
Wilkes. Barre.
Alvin W. Beers, of Merrifield avenue,
leaves this morning for an extended visit
in Binghamton. Syracuse and his former
home at Auburn, N. Y. He will sojourn
at Cayuga lake, at the latter place.
A party consisting Of Misses Ethel Por.
ter, Lou Deppon, Edith House, Stella
Green and Walter Jones, David Owens,
VIII Reynolds and Peter Baker went down
the Bellevue mines last evening. Mr.
Baker took several flash-light photographs
of the interior with his Kodak.
In the absence of the Rev. DR.. Floyd
the Rev. A, W. Cooper, of the Hampton
street church, will occupy the pulpit of the
Simpson church tomorrow. Rev. II. c.
Hinman and Rev. William Parsons, well
known local preachers Of the West Side,
will serve the Hampton street people.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
scranton's Business interests.

The TRIBUNE will soon publish care
fully compiled and classified list of the
leading wholesale, banking, manufactur-
ing and professional interests OF Scranton
and vicinity. The edition will be bound
in book form, beautifully illustrated with
photogravure views of our pnblic build
ipgs, 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 to
persons outside the city, copies of
this handsome work will attract
new corners and be an uneaualled
advertisement Of the city. The circu-
lation is on plan that cannot fail of good
results to those concerned as well as the city
at large. Representatives 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 leave notice at
the Office
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
GETTING READY FOR ENcaMPMsNT.
The Thirteenth Has Received Full

The Thirteenth Has Received Full
Complement of Knapsacks.
Thirteenth regiment members will
be pleased to know that full compile
ment of knapsacks has been received
from Harrisburg headquarters.
They are of solid black leather with
white stripes and the mark "13. N. G..
p" on the backs and company and
member number on the side. The
articles will be most acceptable at this
time from the fact that many OF the
old knapsacks are so worn as to be un-
fit for service. The new ones will be
distributed before encampment
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
FIRE ON a PORCH.

It Was Ex,inGuishsd with Few Pals
of Water
The alarm of fire which sounded
from box 80 Mt the corner Of Sumner
avenue and Washburu street about 7
o'clock last evening, was caused by a
slight blaze in the rear Of two-story
frame dwelling occupied by Mrs Mary
Hughes, a widow, on South Fillmore
avenue. Some boys who were in the
yard set fire, either accidentally OF
otherwise, to porch in the rear of her
home. Tue blaze was slight and easily
extinguished with the aid Of few
pals of water. The Franklin and Co.
lumbia companies responded.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
Crilielsing a Young Lady.

"she would be pretty girl for but one
thing"
whats that9' asked Charley.
George-Her face is always covered with
purple and red blotches.
Charley-Oh, that's easily enough dis.
posed of. Used to b. the same way my.
self but l caught on to the trouble one
day, and got rid Of it in no time.
George-What was it?
Charley-Smply blood eruptions. Took
n short course Of P. p. Z. l tell you, it's
the boss blood corrector. The governor
had rheumatism so bad that you could
hear him holler clear across the country
every time he moved. He tried it, and
you know what an athletic old gent he is
now. If somebody would give Miss Daisy
pointer, she would thank them after
wards. All the drug stores sell it, -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
The Picnic Of the season.

The greatest event of the season will be
the picnic Of st. Paul's Pioneer corps
which will be held at Laurel Hill park on
Saturday, July IA. Great preparations for
the same are now complete. There have
been many enjoyable picnics held at this
resort but this one will excel them all for
pleasure. 1t is the intention of the COM
mite mtiee M IN charge n9 TO MAKE tnls rs an enIoya6e
will attend. Refreshments of all kinds
will be served on the grounds aud there
will be games of oil kinds. The event Of
the day will be an exhibition drill given
by the corps at 73O p. IN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14

Benjamin Hughes makes the fol-
lowing correction OF mn article that ap-
peared III The TRIBUNE concerning the
specific gravity of two pieces of coal
taken from the "Thuron tract" near
Pottsville.
The specific gravity of the first piece
tested was 5l5f or 065S pounds per
cubic foot. The specific gravity Of the
second piece was 1, ,55j5 or 0721 pounds
per cubic foot, which is considered
extra weight Some Of the coal veins
will not make over 50 pounds per cubic
foot, while the lower veins will make
about 0i pounds and 95 pounds and u
few 81 pounds to the Gu bic foot.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
Low Rates to Colorado.

On July 81 and % the North Western
line will sell excursion tickets to Denver,
Pueblo and Colorado Springs and return
at exceedingly low rates; tickets good for
return passage until Aug, 25. inclusive
Solid vestibuled trains, palace sleeping
cars and superb dining cars through be-
tween Chicago and Denver daily, VIA the
Chicago and North Western railway.
For detailed information apply to agents
of connecting lines, or address w. A.
Thral general passenger and ticket
agent, Chicago *T
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
NEW PLEN OF CAM PAIGN.
VIII Be Followed by Executive Commit
tee of the Pastors Union.

tee OF tns Sas'o!S OHlons
A meeting Of the newly appointed
executive committee of the Pastors
union. will be held at the Young Mems
Christian association Tuesday after
noon Mt 2 o'clock, when it is expected a
plan will be discussed for carrying on
the work of Sunday observance which
ended with the resignation of Rev. F.
A. Dony.
The exact number of the new COM
mittee is not known. but the intention
is to make the committee one of near
ly twenty-five mem bers. all Of which
shall be representative business men,
The new work. it is understood, will
handle grosser violations of the law
than the selling Of soda water and
cigars on Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
TIE POLICE INSPECTION.
May Possibly Be Held in thu Next Tw
Weeks.

may fcsslDly be held In tn9 Next Two
Weeks.
Possibly next week or the week fol.
lowing will witness the annual inspec-
tion of the police department by Mayor
Council. The military bearing Of the
men since the weekly drill at the arm
ory has been in vogue has been OF great
benefit in enthusing them to recognize
and appreciate the good results Of dis
ciplinary exercise.
The police force contains number
OF officers who are or have been mem
bers of the national guard or the regu.
lar army, and their experience has been
great help in perfecting the whole
body in military formations.
With the recent additions to the
force, and the recti6ed faults following
the preliminary inspection. it is prob
able that IN the mayors inspection will
appear a body of men OF which many
city larger than Scranton might well
feel proud.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
Rncklsn,s Arnioa salva.

The best salve in the world for Cut ts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers Salt Rheum, Fever
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Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
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is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Matthews Bros W
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
M,caFFeRTY's SPORT EXPENSIVE.
1t Costs Him So When Arraigned in
Polio, Court.

Martin McCafferty was drunk and
raising a disturbance down in Hanley's
lunch room at the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna aud Western depot yesterday
morning, Special Officer Goerlitz
warned him at two different times to
be quiet and leave the place, but he
would not take good advice and began
to abuse the officer by calling him vile
names.
He took several dishes from the lunch
counter and began TO throw them
around promiscuously, whereupon the
officer placed him under arrest and
took him to police headquarters.
He WAS fined So in city court yester-
day morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14

Mechlsr; vice commander, Mrs. Louise
Robertson; conductor, Miss Minnie
Carmin; secretary, Mrs. Augusta
Thauer; assistant secretary. Mrs. An
toinette Schultz; treasurer, Mrs. Emma
Nelson: chaplain, Mrs. Yetta Waltz;
guard. Mrs Lettie Zeigler; sentinel,
Mrs, Parlena Weingart; aid, Miss Liz
zie Schultz; aid. Mrs. Yetta Miller;
trustee, Mrs Mary Biofeldt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
MAxsY GETS a HEARING.
Will Have to Pay Fine of 81 for His
Enn.

VIII Have to Pay Fine Of 81 Tor HIS
Fun.
Richard Maxey, who was arrested on
Thursday evening for being drunk and
disorderly, was given hearing yester-
day morning by Alderman I. I. Nor.
gan, of the Fifteenth ward
Maxey was arrested in the store OF
Yoos & Doyle, where he had threatened
to clean out the place. He was taken
to the station house by Officer Rodham
and on the way tussled with the officer.
When placed in the cell he smashed an
iron bucket and destroyed everything
near him, He was fined 81, allowing
81 for the damage he had done.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
LADIES OF The MYSTIC CHAIN.
Petersburg Lodge Installs officers an,
Has n Sonial Saaaion

The Petersburg mbly, Degree of
Masonic, No. 23, Ancient Order
Knights OF the Mystic Chain, Installed
Its new officers Wednesday evening,
after which an interesting programme
was rendered and refreshments served.
Following were the officers installed :
Past commander. Mrs Minerva
Amendt; commander, Mrs. Martha
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
REPUBLICAN, COUNTY CONVENTION.
The County Committss Will Select the
Date Today.

The date for holding the Republican
county convention will be decided at a
meeting OF the county committee this
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the rooms of
the Central Republican club In the
Price building
While it has not been definitely de-
cided upon what date to call the con
vention, the time will probably be be-
tween Aug. 1 and 81.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
eRIFFirss WOULD NOT B. REFUSED

He Insisted on being Granted Admis-
sion Davis House.
David Grftiths was arrested early
yesteray morning by Officer Lowry for
creating disturbance iu Center street.
Grffiths had imbibed little too free
ly from the flowing bowl, and became
very boisterous. He went to house in
Center street. kept by man named
Davis, and demanded admission which
was refused him.
He became very an5ry and began ia
smash things generally, he kicked in
the door. and would have played sad
havoc with the premises had not Off
Ger Lowry been summoned. to quell
the disturbance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
news OF west Side
A Correct Statement Of Tests Of Coal Made by
BaDjlmln Hughes.
Trips WOOD FOR A CITY PARK
It Could, with Little Difficulty, Be
Made Delightful Breathing Ground.
Fire at the Dwelling of Mrs. Mary
Hughes--Richard MaxeY Given n
Hearing Before Alderman Morgan.
Other News of the Day.

[Tho West Side Office of the SCRANTON
TRIBUNE is located Mt ll3 North Main ave-
nue. where subscriptions, advertisements
aud communications will receive prompt
attention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
DIR Gibbons.

of New York city, will be in his Scranton
Office, 44l Wyoming avenue, every Mon
day from in the morning until in the
evening,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14

For RHEUMATISM Lumbago, Neuralgia,
Cramp and Colic there is no remedy su-
perior to the genuine DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio OIL W
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
You Need I hem

And visit to Martin & Delany's will be-
wilder you at their immense stock of thin
goods. Just the stuff to keep you cool
Our novelty in summer goods is
Nobby, Long g-cut Double. breast Blue and
Black Serge Coat. The proper thing for
tennis
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-14
The Sick to Receive Medical
Services FREE OF
CHARGE.
FIRST MONTHS SERVICES FREE
TO EVERYBODY.
FOR ALL DISEASES AND ALL
PATIENTS.

The great English Staff of Physicians. Tho
MOST DISTlNGUISHED SPECIALISTS
ON THE CONTINENT The President and
Chief DiagnUstician can be found daily in
the parlor ut the
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-03-31

Congressman Bell has requested the publ
cation OF the following letter:
ave have been receiving letters for a num-
Der of weeks asking an extension OF the so
called Bell mining assessment bin for the
year 1894 and have been making the follow
ing reply:
"The original bill last year provided for
1923 and 1891 The provision extending it to
1891 met with great opposition, IS 1t was said
that numerous gold mining claims were being
located the assessments upon which would 10
due In 1921. and that a. gold had not fallen
there would be no reason for favors on gold
claims, and, therefore, in order 10 insure the
passage OF the act for 1898 | went before the
committee and had 1891 stricken out.
at would be practically impossible to sepa-
rate the gold claims from the silver claims In
any statute.
81 VIII submit your proposition to the min
ere, and II they, or a majority of them, desire
an extension will press It again, though
am afraid It will be little difficult now to
accomplish an extension.
al wish all miners, prospcctors and miners
unions would take up this matter and decide
for themselves whether It will be the greatest
good TO the greatest number to extend for This
year the act referred TO and lot me know as
early as possible
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-03-31
The Forces Recalled.

The militia sent 10 Cripple Creek we're or
dcred home by the governor on Monday. At
10 o'clock in the morning he arrived at this
decision upon the advice of General Tarsncy.
Governor Waite condemned Sheriff Bowers
strongly. He charged the sheriff with hav.
ing mlsrepresented the situation to him. The
sheriff wanted the militia TO assist in serving
writs, and the governor said they should not
do this, nor should they be used in guarding
property.
When The order for return reach he'd Cripple
Creek the business men began to protest and
n delegation left during the day TO visit Dem
yer aud demonstrate with his excellcncy.
They reached the capital at midnight and
strongly urged the governor TO rescind his
order, but he was obduratc. in view OF this
determination the committee asked for arms
and ammunition and they were promised
them
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-03-31

The board OF control Of the Monument
creek reservoir submitted question to the
attorney general, asking whether the board
could sell the water stored In the reservoir,
as provided for in the statute.
The attorney general replied that the pro-
vision for the sale OF water Is unconstltu-
tonal.
There can be no private or corporate own
ership OF water he says, "and even leglsla-
tive assumption Of ownership In the same Is a
nullity. 1t Is about time to recognize the
fact that the natural rights Of the people can
not be constltutlonally or legally sold or bar
tered away by individuals, corporations or
legislatures. There eau be no property in the
waters OF the natural streams Of the state or
In waters stored thcrefrom or from floods, eX-
eept as vested in the public, but such waters
are subject to the regulation and control OF
the state, in the manner prescribed by law.
A charge for the storage and carriage OF such
waters can be made only"