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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
Personal.

DR.. McAndrews. Of the LRckawauna hos
pital, is in Philadelphia.
Alfred Darte, of Wilkes-Bsrre, was a
Scranton visitor yesterday.
Miss Barnard, Of Washington, d. C., is
visiting her neice, Mrs. L. e. Coursen.
Mr.. and Mrs B. S. Townsend, Of Nor
syia N. Y, were in the city yesterday
County Detective Michael Whelau, OF
WiIErs'Barre, was in the city yesterday.
Miss 5. G. Raisloy. Of Washington ave
nue., is spending week at Oxford, n. j.
Thomas s Lotus, Of the Pittstou Ga.
zette, called on friends in the city last
night.
j, j. Clancy Of the New York Herald
Is Ia the city on business connected with
that paper.
John ). Courtright, c. \. Van Wormer,
and d. Truman Brewster, al MoutroSe at
tornegS were engaged on business here
yesterday.
P. j. Cole, Of lO2 Green Ridge street, has
a clever poem entitled when We We're
Boys, in the current issue OF the Homes.
dale Independent
f. : S0utherlaui is in town making ar
raugemeuts tor Miss Pauline Halls comic
opera The princess Of TreblLouLe, which
will be seen at the Academy Of Music
Thursday next.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
PROMENADE CONCERT OPENING.
Music, Decorations and Gifts at Econ.
omy Furniture Store, Wyoming
Avenue, Saturday Afternoon.

The old adsge that Nothing sue
ceedS like success has again been yerl.
fed il the history OF the Economy Fur
niture company, whose place Of busi-
ness is at 22j and 22t Wyoming avenue
Four years ago two euterprisiug young
men, L. and ) Osttiugar. started bus.
ness in modest way and by fair deal
ing and careful attention to their Gus
toners. they have built mp large
trade The Economy Furniture store.
of which they are the prOprietors, is
already known far and wide. and has
an established reputation that is sure
to prove lasting
Thankful for the success with which
they have met, and desiring to show
their good will to all patrons, the pro-
prietors have decided to give a promen.
ade concert opening in celebration of
entering upon their fifth year of bus-
ness, the event to take place next Sat
urday afternoon between the hours of
? and 3 o'clock. All business at the
store will be suspended during the con.
cert and averybody is invited to attend
and enjoy the music, which will BE-
furnished by Bauers orchestra.
The place will he handsomely decor
atsd for the occasion and an elegant
new spring stock OF goods ezhi bited.
Furthermore, 81, 900 in prizes will be
given away to the promenaders. each
one of whom will be presented with a
handsome souvenir in the shape Of a
work of art, within which will be en-
closed coupon emitting the holder TO
chance to win a prize, and all for
nothing. You are not expected to buy
anything and if YOU are 40 lucky az to
securs prize it will not cost you one
cent.
Among the articles to be given away
may be noted A 1926 parlor outfit;
tl75 bedroom outiJ; a $12j dining
room outfit; AZ SSj parlor suit; a $50
bedroom suit; a 80 sideboard; a S2j
china closet and $40 dinner set con
sisting Of lj6 pieces, together with
many other valuable prizes to be in.
cluded in the grand distribution.
1t will thus be seen that the Econ
omy Furniture company is inclined to
almost prodigal libsrsIity, even if the
times are hard. They want to make
somebody happy and if you mngle
with Saturdays promenaders. just
likely as not you will be one Of those
who will have occasion to rejoice.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30

TnE TRIBUNE will soon publish a care.
fully compiled aud 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
photogrRvure views of our public build
iugs, business blocks, streets, etc, together
with portraits Of leading citizens, No
similar work has ever given m equal rep.
resontation Of SCranton's many indus
tries. 1t will be an invaluable exposition
OF our business resources. Sent to
persons outside tho city, copies Of
this handsome work will attract
new comers and be an unequnllrd
advertisement Of the city. Tho circu.
lntion is on plan that cannot fail of good
results TO those concerned as well as tn, city
at large. Representatives Of The TRIBUNE
will call upon THOSE WHOSE NAMES
are DESIRED In this edition aud explain
its nature more fully.
Those desiring views OF their residences
in this edition will please ave notice Mt
the office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30

The Kings Daughters of the Hamp-
ton Street Methodist Episcopal church
gave q sociSl last evening at the home
of Miss Ada Hall on Hampton street
The house was prsttily decorated with
plants and flowers Miss Hall received
the guest from until . o'clock in the
parlor Many prominent people from
the east side were present During the
evening many choice selections were
rendered by the Apollo, Guitar and
Mandolin club, consisting of Eigar
Davis, Dauuie Jones, George San
ders, Herbert Hail. VIII Cadwgau
ana Harry Hall Miss Cora Storms, a
singer of noted ability. creditably
rendered several selections As form
Of amusement the conundrum room
was opened. and much pleasure and
enjoyment was derive from tho game.
The members of the Kings Daughters
are: President, Ada Steenblck; vics.
pr rsiieut Miss Adeine Hall secretary,
Miss Emma Steenoack; treasurer. Miss
Ella HancCck, and Misses Cora Storms
Alice Skerrlt, Ida Williams. Ella
Raynor. Martha Williams AbDie
Hancock aud Mrs. Saveue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30

Scrantonians May Safely Offer Lib
eral inducements to Homes
dale Iron Works.

The following statement by Secre e.
tary Atherton of the board of trade is
self explanatory: "The Scranton
board of trade have had under cOnSid-
GRAFTON for some time the proposition
Of the Honesialc Iron works to remove
their plant to this city. This concern
is now located Mt Honesdaie Pa, and
are engaged in the manufacture of cleo
trio elevators, glass cutters supplies.
and general line of special cast iron
work. They have submitted a state
ment of their affairs with inventory of
real estate, machinery patterns. stock
etc. These statements have been veri.
fed by committee from the South
Side board OF trade which visited the
plant and made q thorough investiga
tion. They found everything as repro.
seuted by the concern. Two comps-
tent mechanics, Mr.. Decker, Of the
Scranton Axle works. and Mr.. Spruk, of
Spruks Bros, also examined the plant
aud at meeting held Tuesday last
submitted their report as follows:
1--WE visited the plant of the Homes
dale Iron works on March 20. We
made a thorough Investigation AMI
iud the machinery in good working
order, being practically as good as new.
The buildings are of brick and sub
stantially built We also fiud the tools.
patterns. STOCK etc, as represented by
them. In our opinion the statement
rendered by them is an honest one an d
the plant worth fully as much as the y
inventory it.
The stock subscription list is in my
hands and full particulars can be had
by calling Mt this Office. We chserfully
recommend this enterprise to those de-
string to invest their money in a paying
business
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
PARKER srREer BRIDGE.
Tha Old Structure Taken Down to Be Re
paced by the Nav One.

Iha Old Structure Taken Down to Be Re.
paced by the Nsw One
The work OF tearing down the old
Parker street bridge preparatory to the
work of rearing tho new structure, has
been completed aud teams are now
compelled to cross on either the race
course or the Dickson City bridges. A
substantial foot bridge has been erect
ed at this point however, and psdes-
trians are consequently not put to any
Inconvenience.
The progress of the new bridge has
not been IA great ns WAS anticipated it
would be, owing to tho difficulty eX-
perienced on account of the high water.
1t has been found necessary to con.
struct a Golfer dam TO hold back the
water, work now being performed,
and for which Street Commissioner
Kirst kindly allowed the contractor to
use some Of tho tinbers in the old
bridge
Just at what time the new bridge
will be completed cannot be deter
mined, bnt the work will be pushed
along just as rapidly as existing ex-
ingincies will admit
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
Wantsd-YounQ Men and Women Out
of Employment.

We have had good year. To meet the
demands Of the school extra teachers were
employed-they are with us now. Over
500 young men and women are out Of EN-
ployment in Scranton. This spring and
summer we propose to take these young
people in our school on easy terms.
The demand for people is not great in
any line, but count up the people who do
clerical work in all the Offices, stores,
banks aud manufactures, and see what IN
\ array of book-keepers, stenogrRphers and
\elerks are employed. These persons are
he business men Of tomorrow,
Hundreds Of your friends have been at
college and hundreds havO succeede l.
Q faithful ones win; the inGttentlvo fail.
axe these next few months and learn
i-keeping or stenogrHphy: brush up in
nmar, spelling, arithmetic; keep your
ION penmanship, get good knowledge
notes, drafts checks; know something
commercial law, and wind up with the
business practice
4 You have the time come in and see us.
WOODS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND SHORT
LAND F. 4. WooD, Proprietor
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
Shorter Paragraphs.

Mary Sergeant, 3 years old, daughter
of Edward +. Sergeant, of Prospect
avenue, died yesterday afternoon. The
funeral will take place tomorrow after
noon at o'clock, lnterment in Hyde
Park cemetery. This makes tho sec.
ond loss, by death in Mr. Sargeaut's fam.
lily in three weeks.
Henry Laubscher, of Pittston ave
nue., will occupy the hotel of Gus
Rempe,On Cedar avenue, after April /.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
MORE scRANToA ENTERPRISE.
Niddlesown and Goshen Street Railroad
VIII Pa in Operation Soon.

Aul4 u itbO"u anu CCHusu oLFess hHllrCal
VIII Ra in Operation Soon.
Another evidence Of Scranton enter
prise and thrift is given in the an
nouncement that the Middletown and
Goshen street railroad, built by Cap.
tain William Rockwell and VI J. and
E, g. Wightman, of this city will be
in operation in few days. The car
trucks have been shipped to Middle
town and it is expected that the first
trip on the Inns will be made on S.tur-
day, April 10.
The new road 10 FIVE miles in length
and runs through one Of the most pop
ulous and thriving portions Of Orange
county, and will probably prove a pay
ing line from the start.
The cars will be equipped with the
Wightman motors which are probably
superior to any in use in the matter OF
speed
It is understood that a party of
Scranton capitalists will witness the
trial trip on the new road
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
Marriage a Failure Here

John Casey, the chubby husband of
Maria May Gillard, of Palm street, loft
town secretly early this week. and his
wife says ho is gone to stay. A few
months ago Casey led the dashing
widow to the altar and swore to love-
cherish and protect her for the rest Of
her natural life A week or 30 afrsr
the knot was tied. letters In feminine
chirography arrived for Mr. Casey,
postmarked Sparrow Point. He was
somewhat aVerSs to letting his wife
know the contents OF the letters aud a
family war ensued. From that time on
the angel of peace has been n stranger
at the Casey household The end came
this week with the flight Of Casey
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
Talk About the War.

Colonel Ezra H. Ripple entertained a
large audience in the Washburn Street
Presbyterian church last evening by
his "reminiscences of the Civil War y
The discourse throughout was inter
sstiug and was listened to with rapt
aateution. A vivid description Of the
days from 81 20 6jwas given and many
anecdotes, both amusing and pathetic,
were told. The colonel dwelt cousil-
srably on what transpired during his
Incarceration in army prisons, and
brought out in eloquent words the
story Of the unjus. cruelty of the Rebel
soldiers to Union prisoners.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30

The street and bridges committee ap-
tointed by the West Side board Of
trade, had been circulating petition
among the property owners along Rob
insoa street for the purpose Of ascer-
tanning how many are in favor Of paving
with Belgian block. Already twenty
si2ners have been procured and the
committee are sanguine OF success.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
A Contemplate Trick.

A contemplate sneak used a pocket
knife on the upholstered cushion Of
John j. Coyne's buggy the other night
Mr. Coyne leaves his wagon and car
risge in an open wagon shed adjoining
his stable, and WAS not inclined to feel
uneasy as to their safety. Wednesday
morning on going to the stable he
found the cushion and lining Of his
carriage hacked to pieces with n jack
knife. He has suspicion as to who
committed the dead, and intends to
prosecute.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
Board of Directors Organized.

The board Of directors Of the West
Side bank met at the bank rooms on
Wednesday evening for reorganization.
Benjamin Hughes was appointed pres
ident; Reese Gr. Brooks, vice president
F. D. Davies, secretary and treasurer,
and William Gaylord Thomas. attor.
ney. A t per cent semi annual divi.
dend was declared and - 900 was add
ed to the treasury surplus.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
TWO FLEETiNG DAYS.
A Few More of the Scores Which Have
Arpaar in Its Behalf

1t seems impossible that an edition of
the Encyclopedia Britannica such rs the
SCRANTON TRIBUNE secures for its readers
can be sold for Sl.9S per volume On an
examination find 1t to be as represented; ;
the paper, print and binding are excellent;
it is reprint OF the original edition, page
for page, and to complete its richness,
each volume has supplement touching on
topics peculiarly American and up to date.
by the addition Of indexes the Britain
MICA is the most convenient OF oncyclope.
dias.
Parents who are anxious for the educa-
tional advancement of their children
should be grateful for this unique and re-
markable opportunity Of furnishing their
book-shelves with the greatest of encyclo-
dias GEORGE ". POWELL.
Principal School No. IL.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
Plans for New School Bplld,ng.

The building committee OF the board Of
control met last night and examined plans
submitted by Architect T.. l.. Walter for n
new school building at North Park to take
the place OF No a. The plans showed a
Broom building two stories in height.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
wonld Not Ao, wi,hou, MT. Won s,oro,

W WVUIU NUI HVI WITHOUT WF' Won 5tOrOh.
Another meeting Of the High School
committee of the board Of control was
held last night. but nothing was done in
the direction of the selection Of a chair
man on account OF the absence OF Mr.. Won
StorCh. A communication from Architect
Little and OConnor asking for street
lines around the proposed building, was
rend. Mr.. Jennings presided over last
nights meeting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30

Having carefully examined the edition
OF Encyclopedia Britannica offered by the
SCRANTON TRIBUNE. | find it all that IL
claimed for it. 1t is truly grand work, II
whole library in itself, and THE TRIBUNE
deserves great praise for bringing 1t with
IN the reach OF the public by such liberal
terms j. W. WILLIAMS,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30

tThe West Side orice OF the SCRANTON
TRIBUNE is located at l9S South Main ava
nue., where subscriptions, advertisements
and communications will receive prompt
sttentlou.l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
news FROM west Side
Kings Daughters Give aa Entertainment at
The HaUe Of Miss Ada Hall.
Lecture " COLONEL RIPPLE

Mrs. Sarah Barrett Makes a Desperate
Effort to Secure Possession of Her
Chiid-Dividend Declared by West
Side 6ank-Signing Petition for
Paving of Robinson Street-Dom-
nick Mclaughlin Arrested.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30

DR.. Spurgeon, the eminent divine,
said. "If all other hooks were de-.
stroyed, the Bible excepted, the world
would have lost but little of its infor-
nation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
R.mova, Of F. M. Avlswo,tb

+, NJ. Aylsworth will remove to 223 Wy
oming avenue, next to Economy Furniture
company's store, during the first week in
April. i"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
New Bicycle.

new bicycle worth 21j viii be sold for
sos. The machine is guaranteed and ia n
gnie bargain. Machine may be seen at tho
Tribune Office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30

have examined the edition of tho En-
cyclopeiia Britannica offered by the
SCRANTON TRIBUNE to its readers, and con.
slider ttin every respect equal to the Scrib-
nor edition for which paid SIPS, besides
having supplemental matter bound in each
date. j. b WmELAN,
Pastor st. Patricks Catholic Church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30
TEN NEW PGTRoLMEN


win Be Known When Mayor Acts On
Police Ordinance Monday.
1t will not be known until Monday
noon what Mayor Connells action will
he regarding the new police aud appro-
priation ordinances. Monday noon is
the beginning Of the fiscal year OF the
city.
The police ordinance provides for the
new csptnincy and four lisutenancy
Offices and the appointing of ten add
tional pRtrolmen. For the latter posi-
tions there nre in the neighborhood of
800 applications. Who the successful
candidates will be cannot authoritively
be stated now
Deadleston q Woer8's and Ballantine,a
AleB are tho beat. Il. j. WALSH, agent, "
DsckawanuH Rvenna.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-30

Having examined volume OF THE
TRIBUNE Encyclopedia Britannica and
compared it with volume of my own Ii
brary cheerfully recommend the edition
now being offered by the enterprisinG
management of THE TRIBUNE IN one Of the
best works ever placed on the book mar
ket Of tho world The supplemental mat
tor also adds greatly to tho value of the
work to those who desire to keep up with
the times. The extremely low rate brings
it within easy reach OF all No family
should do without the Britannica.
L.C. FLOYD.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-06-29
NEWS AND COMMENT.

An explosion of fire.damp IN the
Albion COllery, in Wales, eau &c
tho death Of go miners.
During a storm near COfeyville,
Miss, Saturday, two farmers were
struck by lightning and instantly
killed.
The Duchess of York, wife OF
Prince George of Wales, heir pre-
sumptiye to the throne OF England,
was safety delivered of a son on
Saturday.
At a meeting at Roanoke Of
members of tue populiSt and pro
hibltlon organizations it was decid'
ed to call the State conventions OF
both parties at Lynchburg on Au-
gust % With a view of etfectln9 a
political alliance.
Over 5000 people assembled at
NJ oLteley, Ky, Saturday to hear
Color el Breckenridge. 1t was the
largest meeting ever known 10
Owen county, the home of &. T.
Settle, the opposing candidate
Colonel BreC kinridge was greatly
moved by the reception and dem,
OnstratiOn.
THERE'S no paper which we appre
ciate more highly than the Staun'
ton Daily NelcS. IL should bring US
the first news of the day, but II
so seldom reaches us on time
Nearly halt the time We get 1t by
the evening mail, six hours after
the Baltimore and Washington
dailies are here ann nearly two
hours sfter the New York and
Philadelphia papets. Some BODY IS
to blame for this. Please find out
who it is.
Parties prospecting Tor numerals
near Broadway in Rockingham
county, several days ago, came up
on a lead mine, which, tradition
saws, was worked during the revo'
lutlonary war. Timbers support
ing drifts and ladders were found
Just as they had been left more
than one hundred years ago. Some
OF the timbers were in excellent
condition aud some thoroughly de-
caytd. The diff is about thirty
feet below the surface. An ex-
perlenced mining engineer eStl'
mates the value of the ore at from
500 10 $50 ton. The ore body
shows zinc and lead in about equal
quantities.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-06-29
The Course Of The Tariff.

From the Baltimore Sun.
When tue tariff Till is passed 10y
the senate it will be returned to
the house for concurrence in the
senate's amendment. Ia the house
il will be referred to the ways and
means committee, which, otter ex-
aiming it, will lay it before the
house. recommending that the
house should not concur in certain
speclfi ID amendments and should
concur in others. Then a CON-
mlttee will be appointed by the
house to confer with like CON-
mittee of the senate upon the points
of disagreement. At the meeting
of conierees an effort Will he
made to reconcile differences. The
items agreed upon will be reported
to both houses. The house may
vote to accede to our refuse conces'
sions recommended by It's commit
tee. 1t may also by vote instruct
the committee to hold out in re-
spect to items the committee OPP
poses. In the senate there will
be votes on the question whether
to yield OF stand by amendments
the house objects to or whether
to accept compromise arrangements
made 10 the conference committee
ConfereLc3 committees have been
known 20 construct new bills, dlf'
fering greatly from those passed
By eth Or house. 1t Is Impossible
TO pre- lIct the future of a bill when
il once gets into conference CON-
mitfpp.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-06-29
M A r K EFT S
Live Stock Markets.

DALllalOhEs juno =. -
Beef Cattle.-The quality of the offer.
ings this week was not up TO that of last
week, there being comparatively few tops
equal to those of last week, the medium
grades largely predominating. The mar.
ket was only fairly active for short time
at a decline Of the tops of about II or l.
cents and on the medium of - cents, and
closed very dull az the decline. Quota
tiOns ranged at 2aS460 for cattle, selling
at either extreme-most sales 3 75aI. 80
per 100 lbs. gross.
Prices of beef cattle this week ranged as
follows: Beeyes 5Oal 90 cts those gen-
orally rated first quality 4 1Oa4 80 cts.
medium or good fair quality 25a3 GO cts.
and ordinary thin steers, oxen and cows
, OOa3.00 cents per ID.
OF the cattle received !, 054 head came
from Virginia.
Mich Cows.-There is a full Offering, a
very few Of which are good. Common
are slow ard good COWS are wanted
Quotations at 20aS35 per head. aud very
few at $40 per head. Receipts this week
were 1872 head.
Veal Calyes.-Trade is very dull QIota-
tions Bal cents per TO- Receipts $40 head.
BALTIMORE, June p, 1894.
Swine.-With a strong market in the
west and receipts here some 3 900 head
less than last week there is a tirmer feel
ing here at the prices ruling last Monday
in these yards. We quote fair to best
Western at 5.l0aj.j0 per 100 lbs. gross,
and those from Pennsylvania, Maryland
and Virginia 5.2OaS530 per 100 lbs gross
Rodghs 4as475 per 100 lbs gross.
Sheep and Lambs.--The market is slow
for both sheep and lambs. Sheep are
quoted at ta2i cents, and few extra at
30 per TO- gross. Lambs 3.4 cents per ID.
gross.