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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
FIRE At nANVILLE SHAFT.
Hundreds of Men and Boys Threat
ened by Smoke and Foul Air.
All Make Their Escape.

Fire broke out at o'clock Yesterday
morning Ia tho air shaft house Of the
Manyille breaker. Following the
alarm hundreds of anxious women
Hooked to the shaft and intense e1-
citsment prevailed until the miners
from all tho workings were brought 10
tho surface on the carriage Of the
hosting shaft
No alarm was sounded by the city
gOngs but tho sonorOns whistle of the
Won StOrch slope brought tho General
Phlnney Liberty and Niagara o0mps
MES to tho scene. The city companies,
assisted by tho streams Of water from
tho breaker pipes. boOn had tho flames
under control.
The fire threatened danger and death
u the miners, laboreTs and boys ct
work, for 1t was found necessary to stop
the ran as soon as the fro was dis
covered. else 1t would have driven the
flames and smoke down the shaft.
However, word WAS sent AT once 10 the
iootman. who immodiaLsly sent the
alarm through all tho workings. Many
OF tho men 10 reach the carriage had
to pass beneath the air shaft. down
which the smoke was pouring in clouds.
Water was directed upon the charrei
timber work of the shaft for sometime
after the last Vestage OF hams WAS
seen. The fire did not materially in q.
jure the fan.
The fire was caused by smouldering
culm soaked with oil which had gath
cred under the fan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
NO INCREASE FOR TEACHERS.
School Controllers Think the Finan.
cial Condition of School District
Win Not Warrant Such Action.

The adjourned meeting OF the board
OF control held last evening for further
consideration Of the petition of the
principals OF grammar schools for an
increase OF salary resulted untavorably
for the undsrpaid teachers. All of the
members Of tho board were present ex-
cept Nutshell, Schrisier and Evans.
Principals Donahoe, Keane, Hawker
Quinnan and Jordan were interested
spectators Of the proceedings.
The teachers aud finance committees
to whom the matter was referred at
the last meeting. reported that they
had given the subject due consldera-
tiou at u meeting held Friday evening.
and that they recommended the adop-
tion Of the following resolution
Whereas, The tax levy, rs recommended
by the finance committee, will not allow
o. an increase in the expenditures already
provided for; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That the board deems it mex.
pedient to increase any Of tho salaries at
the present time.
Mr., Jennings moved that the report
be divided, thsn withdrew his motion
and moved an amendment to the effect
that she petition Of the principals be
referred back to the teachers commit
tee for further consideration and that
IL be the sense Of the board that an in
crease in salaries be granted. provided
the appropriation warrants the same.
This motion was also Withdrawn and a
vote taken on another, also offered by
Mr.. Jennings, In favor Of adopting the
report but laying the resolution over
for further consideration. II was lost
nays 10, yeas s. Mr.. Jennings next
moved that the report be tabled. This
was lost by a vots of yeas to 10 nays.
Mr.. No'z offered resolution appro-
priating $4,000 for an increase of sal
aries. 1t was seconded by Mr.. O'Boyle,
but was voted down 10 TO g. Mr..
Walsh voted against the resolution.
but explained that he was in favor of
increasing the pay Of such principals
as deserve more money, and said that
he thought that the teachers commit
tee ought to determine who they are.
The members voted as follows:
Yeas-H. J. O'Malley, Mahon, Devaney,
Conrad, O'Boyle, Jennings Notz, O'Mal-
ley.
Nays-Von Storch, Carson, Wormser,
Welsh, Watrous, Jacobs. Williams, Barker,
Coar, Langstaff.
The building committee recommend
ed that Davis and Houpt be employed
Al architects for the twslvs-room
building to DO erected in the Fourth
ward to take the plscs Of No. 10 and
that they be paid a commission of 5
per cent, but that they furnish copy
Of the plans and specifications for the
files Of the board free of coat. Adopted,
On motion OF Mr.. Wormser, IL was de.
cidsd that the estimate OF the srchi.
tecis must not exceed a30 600
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22

their kind. There Is rare spccics OF
the gnu. or horned horse, from tho
mountains Of Africa. and different In
many particulars from tho lowland
gnus usually seen In captivity, being
piebRld for one thing while the species
ordinarily seen is black. A pair OF un-
commonly fine African porcupines 90
cupy one cage and an enormous wart
hog from Abyssiunia another Rare spe-
cimens OF Alpine. African and Asian nn-
telopes are shown. among them All
eland. an oryx, nylgau and Il SPRING
bok.
To all these have Just been added
two huge gorilla'a. male and female
the largest known species and the only
onea over Ia captivity Both remarlfR-
bio animals, the rarest on earth, more
nearly resembling man IN every way
than any other known, Their names
RrS now known all over tho world from
being confined In Central park all last
winter through the generosity Of Mr..
j A. Bailey, ana where they were Wis
tied by scientisls, naturalist, aud stu
dents from everywhere Chiko and
Johanna should be sesn by everybody
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
loss OF a CENT DECIDED.
LiIgants Jonss and Robbins ssttla

Liuesnts Jonss and Robbins Settle
Thsir Diapu,s In an Easy Manner.
A suit brought before Alderman
Wright yesterday was terminated in q
peculiar manner.
T. Fl. Jones sued J. J. Roberts for
s., which he claimed was dus him "a
barn rent The defendant said the
barn was rented by his son and that
the rent vas 80 n month instead of &5.
A conclusion could not be reached and
the parties finally agreed to flip a cent
10 determine whether the defendant
should pay 80 or So.
Constable Wilson threw mp the cop
per and 1t came down In favor Of the
defendant. The latter paid SO for the
rent Of the building and 81 costs. and
all departed in the best Of humor
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
KoRrorz SERIOUSLY INJURED.
He Would Not Be Accepted at the House
Where He Boarded

He Would Not Be Accepted at the House
Where He Boarded
An unmarried Austrian, aged about
20 years, giving his residence as 425
South Washington avenue, attempted
10 board a rapidly removing coal train
on tho main line Of the Delaware,
LscSawanna and Western railroad ri
Tobyhanna yesterday afternoon, fell
under the wheels and had leg hor-
riblY crushed.
He was brought TO this city on the
No. . express at 6 O'Clock, and removed
in a baggage wagon to the address on
South Washington avenue mentioned
above; but the people there refused to
admit him. and tue injured man was
then driven to the hospital, There he
gave his name as John Kortotz,
At late hour last night nmputstion
had not been performed at the hospital
owing to Kortotz's critical condition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
The SILVER LEDGE.
Presented by Minnie LsstsI'S Com pauy
Iatt Euapgng

Presented by Minnie LISTERS Com pauy
Last Evening.
Minnie Lester and her COMPANY
opened their second weeks engage :
ment at the Academy last evening BY
presenting "The Silver Ledge" to an
appreciative audience.
Miss Lester in the role of Bessie
handsomely illustrated the part Of an
INBRED girl and was frequently ap-
plguded by the spectators The other
members Of the cast did almost equally
well.
Tonight the company will present
Annette, the Dancing Girl" play
which affords excellent opportunities
for the display Of the very best quail
ties possessed by Miss Lester. The
company has been complimsuted by
the press elsewhere for its excellent
presentation Of the piece.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
AN Ex-consrABLs ARRESTED.
Charge Of burglary Preferred ARains,
Him ard Companion.

Him ard Companion.
Two mon, supposed to be burglars,
were seen In the store Of tho Famous
Pants company. on Penn avenue, mt an
early hour yesterday morning by win
lam Williams. of THE TRIBUNE. and
George Ksrl. of tho Conway House.
Mr.. Williams telephoned the discovery
to police headquarters, but on the ar.
rival of OAloers T. Jones and Hstze-
roth tho craftsmen had made their
exit. A quantity of clothing to tho
value of nearly 500 was found in tho
store ready to DO taken away.
James Kennedy. an sx.oOnstable Of
the Twenty frat ward, and John Quinn
were later found In tho st. Dsnnis ho-
tsl with buttons belonging to the store
In their possession, Thsy were ar
rested. but at police court later tho
clothing people refused to prosecute
them and they vera aentencai by Al
derman Fuller to pay fine of $40 each
or furnish bail for further hearing,
The fines will probably bs paid to-
lay
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
RETURNS OF coHsrABtss.

Porsons Who Are Alleged TO Be Viola
tors OF the Law.
The cOnstables Of the county made
their quarterly returns to court yester-
day. John NJ, Burke, formerly Of the
First ward OF Dickson City. but now OF
tho borough Of Throop was returned
for keeping tipplipg house by Con.
stable Richard Bsrron John Sherreck,
Of Old Forge, was returned for the
same otfsnse.
Luzerna street in the Fifteenth ward,
Joseph street and Webster avenue in
the Tenth ward, and the roads in the
Sixth ward OF Uarbondale were re
turned ns In bad condition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
CITY NOTES.

Thirteen burial permits wers issued
from the board OF health office yesterday.
The joint auditing committee of coun-
cils met last evening. The committee on
rules will convene tonight.
The John R. Fordham Prohibition league
will meet this evening at the Seward
House, 615 Green Ridge street.
The May prayer meeting of the North
End Christian Endeavor union, TO be held
in the Providence Presbyterian church
this evening" will be led By E. Boyd Welt
gel.
The Thomas Campbell who pleaded
guilty in court last week TO A charge Of
negligence by bailee was not Thomas D.
Campbell, driver FOR the Phoenix Hose
company.
A meeting will be held at 0. n this
afternoon in the Young Women's Chris
t1an Association rooms OF the ladies' hav-
ing membership tickets for the Associated
Charities and all other ladies' Interested ia
the work.
Jack Hordock, aged lS years. a Hun1ar-
ian, met with an accident in the Rlue
Ridge mine yesterday afternoon which
resulted In broken arm and severe scalp
wounds, He was removed to the Lacka-
wanna hospital.
The members Of Professor Backs class
Elm Park church Sunday school will hold
a social at the home of Miss Jessie will
Jams, Elmhurit, Friday evening, May 25
Train will leave Delaware, Laokawanna
and Western station aG6.l0 D. m.
Attorney John NJ Harris. yesterday iea
bill Ia equity for the borough OF TAYLOR
oak n k. Apv "a ~ A
Forge 10 give an account Of its indabted &.
ness 40 that the new borough Of Taylor
will know what portion Of said debt Il
will have 10 pay.
At an entertainment given by children
At the residence OF Alfred Hand for the
benefit Of the Scranton Free kindergarten
association, neat sun was realized.
Miss Ruth Hand the three Misses Moore,
Miss Archibald and Master Ray Sanderson
presentedfthe entertainment.
This evening at the Young Women's
IChristian association rooms tho members
and their friends will meet for social
ytims together. One feature OF the evening
1 win be Nursery Rhyme Party" II you
don't know what that is 90 and find ont:
II you do know, you will be sure 10 go and
Join In the fun. Music and games will be
)enJoyed. Every girl and you9g woman is
Icordially invited.
Since Acting General Manager Beetem,
| Of the Scranton Traction company, has
been In the city he has given special atten.
tion to plan for equipping cars with safe
! ty Tenders For some time he has been
awaiting the result OF fender tests in
Brooklyn. 10 that city the company op-
Grating the Atlantic avenue line Is expert
imentiDg with seven different STYLES Of
TENDERS. Several have proved iupracti.
cal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
NESTING or GRAND Jury.

Judge Archibald Appointed Sidney Hem
wood Foreman of Il.
The grand jury for the June session
met yesterday afternoon in tho main
court room and was instructed ns TO
the nature Of it's duties by Jndgo
Archibald. He appointed Sidney Hem
wood Of Providenop. foreman, md II
rected TipDstnlf Jacob Ritter to take
charge of tne jury while II is In sea
sion,
There are always less cases TO be
disposed Of ut the June term than any
other during the year." District Attor-
ney Kelly said yesterday, "aud this
torn will be no exception 10 tho rule. /"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
soranton's Favori,e Show.

O. $. Cary & Co.'S. All Feature Show.
which exhibited two weeks ago on the
show grounds, opposite the court house.
and received the unboundrd praise Of both
press and public, have returned TO play
this week opposite court house, commenc.
ing Tuesday evening, May %, and each
afternoon and evening during the wee k.
Doors open and p. m. 1t il unnecessary
to say anything in praise Of this company.
Every one who visits the show cau rest az.
sured OF seeing a strictly first class per-
iormance In every particular. Admission
10 aud 20 cents -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
RARs BIOLOGICAL SPECIMENS.
Wild Beats from the Rsmotost Parts Of
the World Two Giant Gorilla.

the World--Two Giant ooriliss.
or the Barnum 81 Bailey Greatost
Show on Earth. which comes here
Thursday, 10 is said that IL owns aud
exhibits more foreign rare animals and
birds than any travelling exhibition In
tho world, aud aside from the attrao.,
iions OF the fine olrcuses. double mu-
scum and hippodrome and the Bplendor
Of the aerial display, IL 10 worth many
times the admission fee to the show to
inspect the geological wonders.
Using the most modest language pos.
sible, 1t is only truth to say that IL 10
the best and most varied collection OF
wild, rare and curious animals ever
aeen In the ci.y. The animals Of the
ruminant tribe are particularly rare,
and here are splendid specimens Of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
KNIGHTS OF LABOR IN SESSION.
\ Quarterly Convention Held Yesterday
Behind Closed Doors.

Behind Closed Doors.
A quarterly convention of the
Knights OF Labor Of Lackawanna
county was held Yesterday afternoon
and evening In the rooms of District
Assembly No, 16, on Spruce street
The convention was composed OF dele
gates from the different assemblies of
Knights of Labor, and the delibera.
tions were secret and not intended for
publication.
However, a TRIBUNE reporter learned
that ex-Gsneral Master Workman
Powderly Of the order was present and
addressed the delegated and that roso.
lutions were adopted, siRnifying their
continued confidence in Mr.. Powderly's
uprightness, and deploring the rash at
tempt Of his enemies in their endeavor
to expel him from the Knights Of
Labor.
The regular routine business Of
quarterly conventions Of the order was
also traDsactsd.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
STRICKEN VITA REMoRss.

Jenny Jones Anxious to Enter a Retreat
and Desert Old oompa aions.
Jenny Jones. the unfortunate woman
who attempted suicide last week by
swallowing laudanum In Center
strest resort and WAS afterward suc,
eesstully treated with permanganato OF
potassium at the Lackawanna hospi.
tai. is still a patient at that institution
Since her reception at tho hospital
she has been very remorssfn aud has
expressed desire TO enter ths Florence
mission, She will be discharged today
or tomorrow
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
PATRICK IMAM ara KILLED.

Met Death In Collision In the Won
stoich Mine.
Patrick McNamara. agsi 10 years,
was killed In the Won Storch mines
yesterday morning about 10 o'clock.
Ho was driving mule attached TO y
trip OF cars from the foot Of the shaft
toa chamber, when another trip OF
loaded cars came down tho Incline, A
collision followed aud both the mule
and its driver were killed instantly.
McNaniara's m,ins were oouveysd
TO the home Of his parents on West
Market street His funeral will occur
tomorrow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
FeHllws coNolrloN SERIOUS.

HIV SUIT WHO DIEUUK dIh WIN an An
Still in Jail
John Fehily. of Miuooks, whose son
assaulted him with an nx Saturday, Ia
etill In doubtful condition.
Brain fever set In yesterday aud
complicated the work of the physicians
who did not anticipate such.
The young man is still In Jail
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
CITY IS FULL OF COWS
Board Of Trade Wants the Mayor 10 Abolish
The Nuisance.
A. ". DICKSONsIS TIRED OF Them

Meeting Laughs About the Bovines
but Considers the Matter Serl-
ously- Several New Industries May
Locate Here early Hour Sleeping
Car Accommodations Secured from
the D, l., 4 w. Road-Street Clean
ing Experiments.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
June Weddings

Invitations, announcements church
ceremony aud reception cards, engraved
and printed at Price n Roe's, 201 WASHING.
ton avenue. The only place in the CITY
where the work is done of the premises ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
Must Fila More porfoo, Ab,trsot.

Judge Edwards yesterday diracye Mrs.
Annie Melvin to file more perftrt alb
stract In eJectment against ex-JuGl o John
Handley and Julia A. Clemenz Il 'ecover
possession of the Wonderland nrQpsrty on
Linden street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22

Fancy stripe aud figured taffeta silks
Forth $1.25 and LOO; our price 20 cents as
Png as they last. " MEARs & HAGEN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
Attention. Ladisa.

Attention. Ladiss.
The remainder OF my trimmed pattern
mats and bonnets will be sold at n great re-
duction. Ladies Wishing to purchase q
stylish hat made OF the finest materials
VIII save money by calling at
=. Miss j. FuLLKn'A
a" Opp. Court House. 5l4spruce street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
Open All Night
at Lohman's Spruce street.
DEATH OF ]. c. MILLER.

Vol Known Resident Of PsteTsburR
Passes Away.
John Charles Miller.a prominent Pet.
prsburg resident, died yesterday in his
Bixty-fourth year. He is survived by u
daughter and two sons.
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock
tomorrow from his late residence. Ser.
Rlces will follow at the Petersburg
German Lutheran church. Of which
|he deceased was an officer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22

They Hsv. Gone Down
That is prices at Guernsey Brothers
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22
TRIED TO ssAr His BRAINS our
The BAD Plight Of a Sufferer from Al
ooholinrn.

ooholism.
Yesterday afternoon n mau crouched
In II knoeliDg position on Laokawnnne
avenue while on the verge of delirium
tremens and beat hls head against
stone until the blood flowed In u stream
from gashes in his forehead.
He was taken to the police station by
Officers Palmer and Flahorty. Hls
condition last night was such that his
name could not be learned, but he is
supposed to be Green Ridge glass
blDwnr
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-22

Every purchaser of 81 worth receives chance
the Beautiful PARLOR SUIT
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-26
Pullman Employees Strike.

CTNcINNATI, o., June 20-The 200 en-
ployes of the Pullman company at Ludlow,
XIV, went on strike to-day in pursuance OF
orders from Chicago, and will remain out
until the company consents TO aroltrate the
dificulty in dispute IL is stated by some
of their number that the boycott 10 be oe-
c,,,p uNad..aeaay will no tho most sweeping
LABOR movement OF the kind ever inaugur-
ated in this country.
Representatives OF President Debs OF the
American Railway Union, who are here
with 1856 men who strnck to-day at Ludlow,
state that the general boycott begins al
noon tomorrow, instead Of Wednesday, as
generally announced.
ST. LOUIS, June % The employees Of the
Pullman Sleeping Car Company works in
this city went on strike to-day in accord
ance with plan which is understood TO
embrace the Pullman shops all over the
country. The strikers number S65 men and
90 women.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-26
The Race Arranged.

The race to be given by some Of the well
known young menEof the South SIDE next
SATURDAY. evening from the PARK gate 10
Thirty-sixth street, Will come of, snd all
ARRANGEMENTS are completed. The foot
race will be under the auspices of the
Ritchie Athletic club, of the South Side.
new organization, with headquarters IN
the old Turner hall on South jacob street
The club held meeting last night. Some
of the business men OF that part OF the city
have given handsome presents 10 the c!uo,
and they Will give them 10 the winners OF
the race The first prize will be nne
sweater, and running shoes. and other val
liable articles to the athlete are Included.
There are eight entries, and they Will start
from the scratch to run the distance OF
five miles Considerable interest IS oelng
manifested as 70 the result
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-26

WASHINGTON, June -25.-The President
in speaking to-day of the financial situa-
said to an Associated Press representa-
tive said: "The offer of New York banks
to replace from their vaults the gold
drawn from the government treasury for
shipment abroad is certainly thoughtful
and patriotic. 1t not only tends TO main
tain the treasury's gold reserve in good
condition, but it adds TO the stock OF popu-
lar confidence, which is at all times impor-
taut
oThe elements which make up our actual
situation do not Justify any apprehension;
and the administration still adheres to its
pledges and determination to protect our
national credit at all hazards, and to keep
the quality Of our money equal to the best
so far as the limits Of executive power
"Of course croaking and the spread OF
disouietiug tales is calculated to lnJure the
stringent financial condition. l assume
however. that there is too omuch patriotism
among our people and 100 nucu ,l.l
familiarity with our resources
and CdDaDluJleS W PSAA4'N
RESERVE FORCE AND FINANCIAL
vigor 10 be discredited. When the last
Government bonds were issued to rePlenlsh
our stock of gold it was nearly as low as
now, while outside of our gold we hau as
available money to pay ordinary expenses
of the government, only about $1,000. OUO'
We have now besides our gold aud IN
money applicable to government expenses
more than $4,000, 900. l understand 1t IS
charged in certain quarters thaI
the pavment of matured ooll-
cations IS postponed to the amount OF
S5O. GOO 900 or S75, ,OJO, 900. This is not true.
we are paying as we 90 in the usual way.
], I,ast year up TO June l, the balance against
us arising from the exports and imports ol
merchandise, excluding gold and silver
was S64, 80, ,O4O. The balance IN
our favor for the same period
this year was $50, 800, 562, representing
OF siy,,-.t. ..cgANGB IN OUR FAVOR
to consideration hqsSe cQUditinu-s-taJle ip-
our banks to help the treasury during any
temporary and unusual drain of gold ought
to satisfy the most conservative Of our
safety.
st must not be forgotten as another
favorable feature in the situation that we
are no longer purchasing silver and lssu-
ing gold obligations therefor"