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Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

THE Bridgeville correspondent Of the
EUery EUeniRg has the following In re-
latiOn to the Calef Comedy Company,
who were here on Christmas night,
and deserted by large part of the
audience before they were through:
1.-THE Calef Comedy Company, Of
New York, is now travelling through
the Peninsula. The company was in
Harrington last week. Being in a
stranded condition their baggage was
taken to pay the board bill. Seaford
was billed for the next night, but
when they reached there the news of
their stranded condition had preceded
them. No money could be advanced
for either the hall or Loard. and they
were in serious plight. But the Sea-
ford people became generous as they
realized their condition. The owner
of the hall condescended to furnish Il
free of rent. H. @. Pennington, of the
CoulbOurn House, allowed them board
for half price, the Robinson COrnet
Band fuFpished them free music, and
other generous hoarted eitizens turned
out in large numbers, completely pack
ing the hall, to witness the play, which
was devoid OF costumes, as the latter
were yet held at Harrington for board
10 this manner the company was ena.
bled to build up large receipts, which
enabled them TO have their trunks re-
leased, after which they continued on
down the Peninsula"
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

INFLUENZA is still claiming its VIC
iously affected are getting about again.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

The DeIalOare Churchman, a copy of
which has been received, is the title a
new Monthly of l6 pages containing
matters of interest to the Episcopal
church. 1t is published monthly, the
editors being Rev. J. P PDuHamel, Rev.
VIM. DuHamel and Rev. II. D. Speak
man.
w. F. Clements, intending to diseon-
tinue farming, will sell at public sale,
on Thursday, Feb. 18th, 1894, at his
residence, Clayton, Del, valuable lot
of stock and personal property.
Among the stock are 40 head of cattle,
some of them registered; u horses, 40
head Of thoroughbred Yorkshire shoats.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

GEO. ANDERSON, colored, who had
his leg broken last week by a bale of
hay falling on it, is doing we'll. The
fracture was reduced by DR.. Dwight.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

THE monthly devotional meeting of
the w. c. Il. o. was held in the tenn
perance room last Monday afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

JOHN P. HUDSON, has decided to
open lumber yard in Smyrna, and left
for Philadelphia to-day to lay in a
stock of lumber.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

GEO. T. JONES will have a sale of
personal property at the residence of
AlOnzo Jones, in White Hall neck, on
Tuesday next, the 9th inst.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

THE following officers have been cleo
ted in Smyrna conclave No. As I. o. H.
for the ensueing year ArchOn John A.
Hoffecker; Provost, Joseph B. Hum;
Prelate, VIM. Ashcraft, M. D.; Secre-
tary, Geo. M. Stevenson, Financier, w.
H. Baggs; Treas. VIM. B. Start; In-
spectOr J. E. Carter. Warder, Edw. G.
Walls; Sentinel, VIM. F. Brown; Med.
ExamiGers, Drs. VIM. Ashcraft and
G. o. SWinney.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

Mrs. Sarah Tinley wife of Stringer
Tinley, formerly of ThorOughfare
Neck died at Townsend on the oath
inst. and was inferred at Union Church.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

JERRY R. GoLDsBoRUGH, who pre-.
dicted that this would be a mild and
comparatively dry winter,is finding his
prophecy vere6ed 1t is not that we
will not have some cold days, but they
will be short spurts without any in
tensity, such as make ice for housing.
Among other things to confirm this
opinion is that the terrapins along the
marsh are barely under the surface, and
even land teFrapins are but little below
the leaves in the woods,
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

We referred last week to q shad be.
ing caught before Christmas, off Bonn
bay Hook. Several have since, we
hear, been caught, Wesley Hawkins
catching one at the mouth of Smyrna
river on Friday.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03
FOR RENT.

The dwelling house occupied by Rev. f.
IL. Hynson, Mt. Vernon and Delaware
street. Possession March lst, 1894.
j. +. COLLINS.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

Que of the busyest men in town the
past week and will be for a week or
two, has been W. o. Hoffecker, at his
insurance Office. With the clerical aid
of three assistants, in receiving
premiums, calculating and making out
new policies &c, his time is fully Oc-
cupied from morning until bed time.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

OUR ice-dealers are all ready for a
freeze-up, so as to gather and store a
supply of ice for next years use.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

THE entertainment on New Years
night proved to be splendid success
to the Presbyterian Society of Christian
Endeavor and will net them the nice
sum of $4,000. The Opera House was
we'll engaged as to reserved seats long
before New Years night aud by the
tiRe the entertainment was to come off
most every available seat was taken.
Miss Jefferis was greeted with that
same ovation as has characterized her
previous appearances and entertained
her audience with some excellent
selections. She was we'll supported by
home talent, Prof. Virgil Gordon Civ
ing masterful violin production that
was highly appreciated by all his home
friends. The solos by L. NJ. Price and
Miss Marion Stevens were indeed ex-
cellently rendered. The Presbyterian
Christian Endeavor Society feel very
grateful for the hearty cooperation OF
the Smyrna people in making their
entertainment o SUCCESS,
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

R. L. CUMNlINs, agent for the Farm
ers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company
of the State of Delaware is kept busy
now receiving premiums and renewing
policies. Those parties who have not
given their attention had better do so
pEomplyt as all policies will expire on
Monday, Jan. 9Th inst. His Office is on
the corner of Main and North streets.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

This is the time of the year when the
merchant takes account of stock, and
the farmer sits in the chimney corner
and makes plans for the coming sum-
mer.
AT o meeting of the Town Commits
sioners last Monday afternoon, vote
was taken to dispense with the use of
gas for lighting the streets of our town,
it being substituted by electricity.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

THE Sunday School of Bethel church
near Cheswold, had an interesting
evening Wednesday last in the way Of
recitations, songs, &c., ending with the
distribution of confectionery-candy
and oranges. The pastor received the
present of rocking chair from the
school. Some of the visitors said it was
the best music they had ever heard in
the church.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

REFS BROTHERS advertise clearing
out sale of clothing.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

The clouds that sent down a chilling
rain through Saturday and Saturday
night lifted about church time Sunday
morning giving a cheerful afternoon
and evening. Except the Christian
EndeavOr meeting at the NJ. E. church
which was attended by a full house,
there were no meetings for the early
evening otherwise than those at the
Presbyterian church and Jerman
chapel. The usual meeting at Asbury
NJ. q. church was deferred until half
past ten O'Clock, when a Watchnight
meeting was held TO bid adieu to the
old and greet the new year. The eyer.
cises consisted of Il short sermon, fol-
lowed by song service. The closing
moments was attended by deep solemn
ity. The last minute or so Of the old
year was marked by the solemn funeral
toll of the bell followed by Joyous
ringing as the IL o'clock hour was pas
sed to greet the advent Of the new year.
The auditorium was we'll filled, being,
1t Is said, the largest watch night at
tendance tor segentsep years.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

ONE of tina special business items of
the year is paying premiums and rein
surfing property. The action of tie
stock companies in combining on ad-
vaneing insurance at fixed rates for all,
has made it Onerous to many insurers
who fully realize the importance of be.
ing secured against losses by fire. Why
it should be so in a town where we
have much better appliances for fight
ing fire than was formerly the case, is
a matter not explained only that heavy
losses have been suffered in town where
they have failed to make such pro.
vision. This great advance IN other
companies has bad the effect to make
the Kent County Mutual unload much
of its insurance massed together in the
towns, and re-adjust the remainder.
The advance of go or more per cent. by
the others it Is claimed does not apply
to the Kent, but it had to go through
rigid re-adjustment to adapt it to the
exigences of the situation.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

MEGEAR s. Son advertise ladies coats
at greatly reduced prices.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

WEATHER strips on the north door
are long-felt warm this weather.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

A statistican figures that Christmas
cost America $1O,OOO,OO0 in dinners,
presents, &c. 1t was worth it.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

HOLIDAY GOODS
Bibles,
Hymnals,
Albums,
Picture Books,
Miscellaneous Books,
Fancy Paper and
Stationery,
Cutlery,
Glassware,
Chinaware,
Lamps,
Games,
School Bags,
Oranges,
Lemons,
COcOanuts,
Raisins,
Currants,
CitrOn,
Cranberries,
Prunes,
Mincemeat,
Buckwheat,
HOminy,
Extracts,
Pickles,
Apples,
Butter,
Spices,
White Vinegar.
Large variety of
Bibles, Hymnals, and
Miscellaneous Books for all
readers.
Cor. Main and Commerce StS.,
n SMYRNA, DEL
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03
News Items

Bradstreet's commercial agency says
that in 119 cities of this country SOL
600 workmen are idle.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

Now we are ready for happy New
Year. May all our readers experience
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

The Populist Secretary of State of
Kansas, Osborn, has prepared a cir
cular in which he advocates laws max
ing two hours per day the limit of
work Of each man. HE holds that
lahor-saving machinery has made such
progress that one man Is now able 10
Smyrna times., 1894-01-03

MRS, L. A. COTTON advertises a large
reduction in ladies and children's
Coats.
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A CHANGE NEEDED.
State Charities Board Offer a Sug-
gestion to the Poor
Directors.

The visiting members of the State
Board Of Charities resumed their in.
spection on Saturday, when the Hill
side Home was thoroughly examined.
The members regarded the manage.
ment OF Mr.. and Mrs. Beamer as salts
factory, and favorable mention was
made of DR.. Evans, the resident ply
sician.
The board is of the opinion that the
poor directors ought to discriminate
more in cases of acute insanity when
there is any hope Of the patients recov-
cry and such cases should be sent to
the state hospital at Danville, where
special treatment would be afforded
and the patients recovery would be
more assured. 1t is estimated that the
cost of each patient per week at Dan
vile is 50 so, against 80 at the Hillside
home, so it is evident that tho increased
cost indicates better means Of combat.
ting the disease.
The board believes that although the
Hillside home is complete in its var
ious appointments in regard to incur.
able cases, it is intended only as
home for those requiring ordinary
care. Therefore the sending of cases
there requiring special treatment mill.
tated against their recovery as we'll as
perpetuated burden upon the man
agement.
The board also visited the northern
Luzerne poor house and the BlaKely
poor house and were highly pleased
with the management in both cases.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17
CITY NOTES.

The board of control will meet this
evening.
Gentleman's Driving Club races satur.
day, 2p. m.
The grand jury will make number of
presentments today
The Penn Clothing and Shoe house will
be open hereafter until Q o'clock p. IN.
The Vesper Literary society banquet.
which was to be held this evening has
been postponed until Monday, Sept. "a.
The Hungarian miner named Doone, who
was recently injured In the Cayuga mine.
died yesterday at the Moses Taylor hospi,
tai.
Colonel F. L. Hitchcock will present a
banner to Company c. Of the Boys bri-
gade. at the Green Ridge Baptist church
this evening.
Tonight's meeting of the board Of trade
promises to be an interesting one. Pro-
posals to erect here a carpet mandatory
and another concern will be considered.
The Scranton Clearing house made the
following exchanges during the week !:
Monday, $l13, 1856 81; Tuesday, $l29, 664 10;
Wednesday, S147. 9SO.94; Thursday, $l02, :
$500; Friday, sl05, ,40l.79; Saturday, $S9
843.2l.
Binghamton promises to send large
delegation OF ffremen and citizens to the
annual parade of the Scranton Fire de-
nartment, Sept. 25. The railroad men OF
Binghamton will manage an excursion to
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17
Fourth Legislative District.

The Republicans of the Fourth Legisla-
tive district will assemble in convention
in the Mckinley Club rooms, Odd Fellows
building, Jermyn, on Tuesday, the twenty
tfth day of September, at o'clock p. m,
for the purpose of nominating candidate
for the legislature.
Election for delegates to this convention
VIII be held at the regular polling places
on Saturday, Sept. 22. between the hours
OF and p. m. Each election district
will be entitled to the same representation
asthe late cou ~ convention.
vigilance committees will please take
Que notice and govern themselves accord
ingly.
WILLIAM ]. ScHUBMEHL, Chairman.
s s. JONES' Secretary. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17
CARTER DID NOT PLAY
Because Tallie Morgan Conducted the
Song Programme.


Song Programme.
An incident in the strained relations
between Organist Carter and Tallie Nor.
gan oc Cured during the recent Moody
meetings in the Elm Park church. and
if the circumstance had been noticed
by the thousands who had the oppor-
tunity TO witness it they would at least
have had something to talk about. Or
ganist Carter had refused to play if
Mr.. Morgan directed the singing. Mr..
Morgan said he would lead the singing
though the beavens fell. or words to
that effect. Each gentleman carried
his point
1t was on one Of the evenings when
the edifice was crowded that Mr.. Car
ter was seated at the organ and Mr..
Morgan appeared on the platform
The former locked the keyboard and
left the church. The singing was led
by Mr.. Morgan, and the instrumental
accompaniment was furnished by
cabinet organ. The incident has since
been luscious cud for the few who
witnessed il.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17
THE PASSING SHOW.

Under this title Editor Sam Boyd, of the
Wilkes-Barre News Dealer, pays de-
served compliment as follows: BERNARD
Megargee, senior member of the large
wholesale paper firm of Megargee Bros,
Scranton, was one Of the passing show
yesterday. He is of the noted Megargee
family, of Philadelphia, nearly all of whom
are newspaper men, or closely allied
thereto, and is about 40 years OF age, MIR.
Megargee is keen, shrewd business man,
possesses more than the average share OF
good looks and dresses with neatness and
taste. He is Democrat in politics. keeps
in close touch with the people on all the
current questions of the day, and enjoys
a wide and valuable acquaintance.
He is very popular in Scranton, is looked
upon as man Of very strong Influence,
and has several times refused the call for
q nomination to one of the offices in the
gift of his party. In connection with his
brother, Frank Megargee, they have built
up very large and prosperous business In
the Electric City, and though scarcely ten
years old, the firm possesses a confidence,
standing and credit inferior to none in the
state. They succeed because the founda-
tions were laid on the broad principle of
fair and square treatment, and the policy
inaugurated by them has been unswerv-
ingly carried out"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17

In subjoined letter to The TRIBUNE
Colonel Herman Osthaus takes excep-
tions to the Philadelphia Press in its
criticism of Pennsylvania marksmeu.
and incidentally gives some very inter
esting facts concerning the rifls shoot
ing OF past matches. His letter fol-
lows:
Editor of THE TRIBUNE.
SIR-As it was my privilege to select and
command the team Of Pennsylvania rifle
men that so ably represented the state in
the Interstate rifle competitions, at Sea
Girt, New Jersey, a week ago you will
kindly permit me to say few words upon
the subject Of your manly editorial Of Fri
day morning, in which you take to task
the witty but untruthful punster of the
Philadelphia Press, who stated week ago
that the Pennsylvania team had better
come home and go to practiciug shooting
craps" l desire to show the correctness Of
your remarks and the unfairness Of the
Press punster by few figures and COM
parisons
The Pennsylvania team shot in two
matches, the Hilton trophy and inter-
state, and nothing else except some pool
shooting for practice. 1t lost the inter
state match by narrow margin though
the ineXcusable shooting of one Of its
members upon the wrong target and the
consequent slight disorder and demorali-
cation, but it won the other, which is con-
sidered the more important match, by the
highest score ever shot by Pennsylvania
team. The score of 1888 in the latter
reaftirmed an average score Of 80 2.3 points
per man out of possible 105. Even in the
lost match the Pennsylvania score of 1896
was the best score made by any of the
six strong teams upon the grounds except
that of New Jersey.
FIGURES DO NOT LIE.
That Pennsylvania's teams outshot all
the other teams upon the ground is shown
by the fact that the total of its combined
scores in both matches exceeds the total
Of any other team. These totals are as
follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17
sse,nd Leeislatiye District.

The Republicans of the Second Legisla-
tive district will assemble in convention at
the arbitration rooms in the court house,
city of Scranton, on Tuesday, the 25th day
OF September, at 10 o'clock a. m, for the
purpose of nominating candidate for the
legislature.
An election for delegates to this con.
vention will be held at the regular polling
places on Saturday Sept. 90, between the
hours OF and p. m, each election will
be entitled to the same representation as
at the late county convention.
Vigilance committee will please take
due notice and govern themselves accord.
ingly. Very respectfully yours.
W. S. MILLAR, Chairman.
:" A. j. KoLB Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17
INTERSTATE MATCH.
These figures show that Pennsyl'

These figures show that Pennsylvania's
total In both matches this year leads the
total of any other year in the long series
Of competitions by many points.
In the competitions of 1892 and 1894 COM
bined Pennsylvania won three matches
out of four. In the eight previous years
it won four out Of sixteen. Surely the
Pennsylvania teams recent exploits do not
warrant the censures of the press punster.
The commander of the District of
Columbia team assured the writer after
the close Of the matches that the Pennsyl-
vania team was the best team of riflemen
in the world today, and believe that his
judgment upon the merits of a rifle team
is worth more than that of the Press
punster.
The following are the individual score
of the Pennsylvania team.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17
HER RIPE OLD ACE.
Death Of One Of Dunmors's Aged Resi-
dents

Death Of One of Dunmors's Aged Resi-
dents.
Sarah Ann Potter. widow of Charles
Potter, one of Dunmore's Oldest inhab-
itants, died Saturday night in her
eighty first year. When the place was
known as "Bucktown" her husband
kept a general store, and during the
years following, invested lhis money in
what proved later to be valuable coal
land. The residue endowed his widow
and other heirs very handsomely.
AT the time of her death, Mrs. Pot
ter had lived In Dunmore over fifty
years. She was the mother of R. P.
Savage, Mrs. W. II. Stanton and Mrs.
Albert A. Wagner. She has a number
OF grandchildren and several great
grandchildren. The funeral will oc.
eur Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
from her late home.
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Williams & McAnuItv
l27 Wyoming Ave.
Twentieth Senatorial Convention.

The Republican senatorial convention
Of the Twentieth Senatorial district will
be held at the arbitretion room in the
court house on Tuesday, the 25th day of
Sept, at II o'clock a. m, for the purpsse
ef nominating candidate for state sena-
tor.
An election for delegates to this conveu 4,
tion will be held on Saturday, the 22nd
day of Sept, between the hours of to Z
p. m. Vigilance COMMITTEES will please
govern themselves accordingly. Each
election district will be entitled to the
rule applies to the Luzerne portion OF the
district.
JOHN S. LA ToUCHE, Chairman.
II. NJ. BANSEN, Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17
WOODS COLLEGE

OF Business and Shorthand.
The best business siuce the college was
organized.
Both sessions largely attended.
$1,000.
This year large number Of people find
it incoDvenient to pay for the scholarship
on entering. The management has set
aside fund of 5000 TO accommodate
those who wish to pay on the instalment
plan.
Persons interested are invited to call.
*% +. i. WooD, Principal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17

On Saturday Sept. 22nd, the Central
Railroad Of New Jersey will run special
excursion to Ocean Grove and return,
stopping at all ticket stations to Bethle.
hem Trains will leave Scranton at a.
m. Returning leave Ocean Grove at 5.45
p, IN. Fare from Scranton S325; Wilkes
Barre, 49, ~
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FIGURES DO NOT LIE

Two years ago had the honor of taxing
a team to Sea Girt, and Pennsylvania then
won both matches, but the total score in
both matches of this year exceeds the total
of 1892 by seventeen points.
These matches have now been shot.
formerly at Creedmoor and latterly at Sea
Girt, for twenty years, aud SO far as my
records show, Pennsylvania had teams en-
tered in ten of the twenty years. and
the scores made in those years are Gs fol-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17
INTER- STATE MATCHES

Watkins clean score Of seven bulls eyes
at 500 yards in the Hilton trophy match is
worthy Of special mention.
HERMAN OsTHAUs.
Scranton, Pa, Sept. H.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17
this city via the Lackawanna road on that


date.
At special meeting OF miners at the
William A colliery at Duryea, Saturday
1t was resolved that all miners shall bring
empty kegs to the outside shanty built for
that purpose, and that the company be
asked to cooperate with the members OF
the keg fund to have the kegs sold to the
best advantage possible.
Alta recent meeting of the Republican
county candidates the following were
elected officers of the standing committees
Colonel E. H. Ripple, chairman; W. 5.
Milar, secretary; b. NJ Jones' treasurer.
The candidates will meet in the rooms of
the Central Republican club Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock and select the bal
ance of the committee.
Gentleman's Driving Club races Satur-
day, 2p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17
Music Boxea RxolusivalY.

Fest made. Play any desired number Of
tunes. Gautschi & Sons, manufacturers
1880 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. Won.
derful orchestral organs, only IS and $40.
Specially: Old music boxes carefully re-
paired and improved with new tunes. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17

Room and picture mouldings, wall and
ceiling decorations, in water colors and
linspar relief. Something new.
~ PRATT's Book STORE ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17

A LARGE line of new books and novels at
half price. PRATT's Book STORE. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17
DR.. Gibbons,

Of New York city, will be in his Scranton
office, AL Wyoming avenue, every Mon
day from in the morning until . in the
evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-17

BILL BOOKS, memorandums, time books
and blank books, in stock or made to or
der. PRATT's Book STORE. ~