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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04
scranton,s Busineas Interea,s.

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 public build
iugs, 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 unequalled
advertisement of the city. The circu.
lation is on a plan that cannot fail Of good
results to those concerned as we'll as the city
atlarge. 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 Lave notice at
the Office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04
Solid Vestibule Trains.

On Sunday, April /, the Lehigh Valley
Railroad company inaugurated solid vest
bue train service between New York,
Philadelphia and Chicago over its line. in
connection with the Grand Trunk and Chi
cago and Grand Trunk railways, on trains
No. 3 and No. q leaving Wilkes Barre,
westbound, l .O5 p. M; Pittston, IL. IS D.
m. daily; arriving in Chicago next day at
9.l0p. m, and leaving Chicago at 3i0 D.
M, arriving at Pittston next day at a. is
D. m, Wilkes.Barre 4.30 D. M, and New
York at Q IS p. m, Philadelphia at s. 81
p m, running via Niagara Falls aud the
famous st. Clair tunnel.
The equipment of those trains CONTAINS
all the latest appliances for the comfort
and convenience. the cars being heated by
steam and lighted by the Pintsch gas sys-
tenn throughout. Dining cars are attached
at convenient intervals, conducted on the
European plan, thus enabling passengers
to get what they want and pay only for
what they eat. The cuisine and service
are unsurpassed
Only anthracite coal will be used on the
locomotives, insuring the passengers
. against the annoyance Of smoke and dust,
I thus giving to the traveller, whether on
. business or pleasure, one of the most inter.
esting and comfortable trips between the
i cities named.
Passengers from Scranton can reach
these trains via Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western to Lackawanna and Blooms
burg junction, or Delaware and Hudson
Canal company to Wilkes. Barre. Full
particulars by addressing Lehigh Valley
Railroad Office, 800 Lackawanna avenue,
Scranton, Pa. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04
notes OF south SIDE
Board Of Trade Meets and Considers Homes.
dale Iron Works Question.
1T IS WANTED ON this Side
The Officers Elected--Committee APP
pointed to Have the Iron Works
Brought to This City - Personal
Mention-Park Commissioners Pre-
pared to Give Employment to Idle
Men-Other Items of News.

The board Of trade held its regular
meeting last night, aud it was decided
that the Honssdale Iron works would
come to this side. Mr. Moore reported
that the committee visited the plant of
the Honesdale Iron works and fonud
the works earning money. The recon
mendation of the committee was that
the board of trade appoint committee
Of its members to bring the indus
try to Scranton, with the expressed un-
derstanding that the location be on the
South Side. Under no circumstances
would any cooperation DO given
unless the site would be on the
South Side. Some were in favor Of
bringing the plant to Scranton, whether
or not it would come to the South Side,
but the sense Of the members was that
unless it would come here no help
would be accorded to it, A committee
to forward the object Of the meeting
consisting of Stephen s. Spruks, Mich.
ael Miller and Michael p. Judge was
appointed by the chair. John 7. Brown
was proposed for membership. A bal
lot was taken on the officers resulting
in the election Of John Scheuer, ir.
president; Christian Storr, vice-presi
don't; Michael Miller, treasurer. anC
M. J. O'Toole. secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04
BIG BILL PAID BY COUNTY.
Long Standing Claim with the State I,
Sattled.

Long Standing Claim with the State Is
Settled.
County Treasurer Powell yesterday
transmi tied to Attorney General Hen
sci checks to the amount of $l4, 500 80
in settlement of u judgment obtained
by the state some time ago in q suit
against this county.
The suit was the result of distribu.
tion Of state taxes illegally collected
prior to the division of the county.
The money had to be refunded after
the division of the county. and in the
refunding Lackawanna was given its
proportionate share of the taxes ool-
lected when the whole territory was
Luzerne
The supreme court decided that the
entire amount should have been paid
to Luzerne, and Lackawanna is now
refunding the amount received.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04
At BucKNELL UNIVERSITY.
Pupils Now In Attendance from Scran.
ton and Its Vicinity.

The forty-fourth annual catalogue of
Bueknell university has bsen received.
This venerable institution is reveale d
in most hourishing condition. Ia
every department improvements have
characterized the last years work and
the future is radiant. The total at
tendance. In all departments. is 1853.
In the college roster we note the
names of James R. Hughes, '94, Daniel
W. Phillips, '97 and Palmer L. Will
Jams, 81, all of Scranton; and Harvey
B. Mash, Of La Plume. who is pursuing
select studies. In the institute roster
appear the names of Mabel 9. Callen.
der and Alice j. Lillibridge, Of Oily
phant. and Vida s. Davenport, of Puts
Ton, pupils in the senior year; Emily
L. Williams, of Peckville, IN the fourth
year and Sarah Lillibridge, of Oly-
phant, in the third year. Nellie Tay--
lor, of Factoryville. is enrolled among
learners on the cello and Willard NJ
Bunnell, of Montrose, among learners
on the cornet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04
Personals.

Professor M. j. Donaboe is recovered
from his recent serious Illness.
James Patterson, Of Greenwood, ia
confined to his home with serious i'll
ness
The 6-year-old son Of T. H, Spruks,
of Prospect avenue. is 80 far recovered
to be able to attend school.
c. H. Scheuer. Of Cedar avenue, is
eonvalescing from an attack OF inhu
! enZa
Mrs. Griffith T. Davis, of Greenwood,
is able to be around from a recent in.
disposition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04
Shorter ParaRraphs,

Mrs. John Kane called at the resi-.
dence of the South Side correspondent
of THE TRIBUNE and stated that her
husband would be released from Jail in
day or two.
H. W. Laubasher, of Pittston ave-
nue., will assume the control Of the
hotel of Gus Schimpff, of Cedar avenue,
next week.
The park commissioners of Connell
park are ready to employ men out Of
work at present. The park commits
sioners are ready to embark in supply
ing men to work in the park.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04
COUNCILS ACTION SUSTAINED.

Court Crashes the Appeal Of II. S. Frank
of Carbondale.
Judge Archibald in an opinion handed
down yesterday quashed the appeal of
H. S. Frank from the action of the city
council OF Carbondale in passing an
ordinance for the improvement of
Seventh street.
Mr.. Frank owns property on that
street and alleged that the ordinance
authorizing the Improvements was not
legally passed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04
NORTH END.

Miss Annie Walsh. of Cusick avenue
has accepted position in Christmas
shoe store.
Councilman P. H. Golden, has rented
his premises near the Bristol House to
J. l.. Clarke, cigar manufacturer.
Rev. NJ D. Klnter, Of the Christian
church, has removed his residence to
Mr.. Silkman's building.
The new Puritan church on West
Market street, will be dedicated next
Sunday. 1t is neat imposing build
ing.
A Polish woman went among the
business people of West Market street
yesterday with two gold rings, which
she offered for sale She told tale OF
woe Of how her husband abused and
i'll treated her. She was trying 10 raise
money to fly from domestic oppression.
She offered the rings for $6, but could
find nobody to buy.
Alexander Simpson. of East Market
street, will be u candidate for the nom
ination Of country treasurer at the next
Republican convention. Mr.. Simpson
is making an active canvas for dele
gates. He has served an active term
as city treasurer with ability, having
defeated P. j. Ruane for that office.
The Trio" dancing class will hold q
social at Company H armory tonight
A good time is expected
Ex Sheriff Crippen purchased valu
able colt in New York last week Tn,
sheriff expects great work from the
latest addition to his stables.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04

The annual election Of officers and three
directors Of the Commonwealth Building
and Loan association will take place at the
office of the association, 42l Lackawauna
avenue, Monday evening" April l6, 1894.
The polls will open at 7o'elock
By order Of the board of directors.
j. 9. VAUGHAN,
Secretary
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04
news FROM west Side
Chicken Thieves Are Operating on an EXten.
SiVe Scale.
They VISIT FEENEY'S HENNERY
He Pursued Them with Revolver but
Was Unable to Make a Capture.
Disgraceful Brawl on Washburn
Street-Marriage at st. Patrick S
Church-Mrs. John H. Robert s
Party-Personals and Jottings.

[The West Side office of the SCRANTON
TRIBUNE is located at l040 jackson street,
where subscriptions, advertisements and
communications will receive prompt at
tention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04
New Bicycle.

A new bicycle worth $40 will be sold for
f86 The machine is guaranteed and is a
rare bargain. Machine may be seen at the
Tribune Office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04

Beadleston & Woerz's and Ballantine's
Ales are the best. E. }. WALSH, agent, 10
Lackawanna avenna.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04

Chicken thieves have been visiting
the hen coops on this side quite fire.
quently of late. Their hours are gen
orally so late that every effort to catch
them has failed. The chicken yard of
Special Officer Patrick Fseuey was Wis.
tied by thieves about 12 so o'clock yes
terday morning. Mrs. Feeney had
just returned from the home of her
daughter next door, when on looking
ont the back window. she discovered a
man in the back yard. She acquaint-
ed her husband of what she had seen
and he grasped his revolver and gave
chase to the intruders. Mr.. Feeney
fred two shots, none Of which took
effect When he visited the chicken
coop, six of his fowls lay there dead,
and near them were two strange
birds An effort was made to capture
tho men, but to no avail. The owner
of the two other hens has not been
found.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04
A Drunken Brawl.

A disgraceful scene was enacted on
Washburn street, vt the corner of Gar
field avenue, at late hour on Monday
night, the participants Of which were
about fifteen men who had been i'm
bibing rather freely at the opening of a
hotel The hotel was filled with men
and a discussion took place. which,
aided by the drunk, resulted in blows.
Others pitched in and they adjourned
to the road, where Il free fight took
place. Many are now nursing bruised
heads, black eyes and other indications
of the brawl
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04
VISITORS FROM MIDDLeToWN.
Came to Inspect Improvements Of the
City.

City.
Mayor W. K. Stansbury and Alder
men Henry Funell, Ira Dorrance, G.
E. Mentz and A E. Ludington. all of
Middletown. N. Y, were yesterday the
official guests of Mayor Connell, and
other city officers.
The visitors were here to inspect our
pavsments, and possibly apply some of
our paving principles on the streets of
their city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04
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Wedding at St. Patrick's Church.

A very pretty wedding took place
yesterday morning in St Patrick's
church on Jackson street The princi-
pals in the ceremony. which took place
promptly at 6 30 o'clock, were Michael
Mccarthy and Miss Mary A. Kelly,
both we'll known young people Of the
West Side, The bridesmaid was Miss
Alice Mccarthy and the groom was
attended by Thomas j. Kelly. The
bride wore beautiful dress Of emience
broad aloth with changeable silk, and q
very pretty hat. The bridesmaid also
presented charming appearance; her
dress was of brown aud rose broadcloth
and her hat of brown and rose straw.
After the ceremony they were driven
to the home of the bride on Washburn
street, where wedding breakfast was
served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Nc
Carthy was driven to the Central Rail-
road Of New Jersey depot; they took
the s. 10 train to spend their honey
moon at various places, On ther re-
turn they will 20 housekeeping.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-04

TRIED AND TRUE il the verdict of people
who take Hoods Sa-saparilla. The good
effects of each medicine are soon felt in
nerve strength restored, appetite created
and health given.
HOOPS PILLS do not weaken, but aid
digestion and tone the stomach. Try
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-16
NEWS ESSENCE.

The boundary dispute of Mexico and Guatemala has been adjusted.
 Sir Alfred stephen. formerly lieutenant governor of New South Wales, Is dead.
 Snow was reported in a number of dis tricts of Pennsylvania, western New York and Vermont.
 The demand for Columbian silver half dollars Is far beyond the expectation of treasury officials.
 Before the steamer Arawa left Honolu- lu a rumor was in circulation that Queen Liliuokalani had gone crazy.
 A friend of the University of Pennsyl- vania. whose name Is withheld, has pro sented the institution with $50. ooo
 The new Gould memorial church in Roxbury, V. r.. is now complete and In charge of the Rev. W. H. Demarest, its pastor.
 The postoflice department in Washing ton has begun tho work of examining overtime claims of letter carriers in New York state
 A pititiun Is being circulated in Glov- ersviIie x. Y, for the nomination of Luoius N. Littauer. glove manufactures. for congress. F Mrs Thomas Harrigan and her threc children were turned to death In barn in Elizabeth. \. J 1t is believed that Mrs Harrigan set fire to the barn while suffering from temporary insanity caused by malaria
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-16
COURTROOM ROMANCE.
A Beautiful Blind Woman Who Loved ,
 IrimInaI.

CHICAGO, Oct l6.-Secret service off, cials who had arrested a man calling him self John Robinson discovered that their prisoner Is John Spayne a notorious coun- terfciter who has been fugitive for three years. During his examination q dra- matic incident occurred.
 A woman of beautiful face, but totally blind, appeared at the examination and announced herself as Spaynes wife James Morton, a well to do merchant who had been called as a witness, caught sight of the woman. apd rushing to her declared she was his wife and had dis appeared two years before
 Recognizing Morton's voice, tho blind woman piteously begged the officers to protect her from him. She acknowledged that she was Mrs. Morton, but said her husband had treated her cruelty and that she feared him. Despite Morton's en- treaties the woman refused to go with him. declaring that Spayne had treated her kindly, and that even though he was a criminal she would remain with him She told pitiful story of i'll treatment and was allowed to leave the courtroom with tho guide who had accompanied her. Spayno, who had appeared deeply affect cd by the scene, was sent to jail to await trial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-16
A NOVEL CASE.
Minnn Irving, Poetess. Denies That Her
 Relative wa@ a Hero.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16-Justice Gaynor will be called upon today to decide an ap- plication for injunction the like of which was never decided in any court before.
 He is to say whether or not the name of Isaac Martling. alleged Revolutionary hero and sergeant, whose claim to either distinction is passionately disputed by bts great great-granddaughter, Minna Iry- ing, the poetess. should Do removed from the Revolutionary soldiers monument which Is to be unveiled in the Sleepy Hollow cemetery at Tarrytown on Oct i9l Miss Irving has appealed in vain to the committee which mnde up tho list of names carved on the stone and which has charged of arrangements for the unveil- ing-all to no effect
 'Is-ao Martiing." the poetess insisted, twas not a soldier. but a simple citizen and was killed in inelorious flight during a Tory raid of tho village The name of Abrnm Martling. Isaac's son, my great grandfather. appears properly upon the stone. but l do not want to sec a lio per pctrated in tho case of Isaac Martling. His name must be taken off.
 The committee said No"
 The poetess next appealed to the press in the war upon her great great grandfa- thers memory and in behalf of tho sane tity of the truth.
 
 measures wore necessary, applied to Judge Ghynor yesterday. Sho went in person without counsel, and in her char acteristic, impulsive way appealed for what she believed to be justice. She pre- sented an affidavit which is said to be more like n poem than a court document. The judge told her kindly that her appli- cation was not in regular shape, and that as soon as the usual legal proliminaries and furmalities were complied with he would consider the matter.
 So went to Lawyer Charles F.. Da- vidson of l7O Broadway. says Miss Irv- ing, and he is to put my affidavit and application in proper fprm."
 Mir. Davidson was associate counsel in the famous murder cases of Carlyle w Harris and Dr R. w. Buchanan.
 Tho poetess added that MT. Davidson had promised to mako tho application to Judgc GaynOr today for an injunction to restrain the committee from unveiling the monument unless Isaac Martling's namo be first removed from It
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-16
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

A petition has been put in circulation among the residepts of South Brooklyn, which will be presented 10 the selectmen, asAing that town constable be appointed for that district.
 The Shamrock foot ball team declare that their opponents were altogether at fault for the breaking up of the game Sunday. Captain John Ryan said to-day ''we will play the OConnell Royers for fun. money or marbles any time they say that they are ready"
 The Brooklyn Social Club will be re- organized next week. These young men have the matter iI hand: T. J. Foley. J. E. Burns. J. Cronin. E. Johnson. ]. John son. D. Lynch. F. Garvey. E Loughman. J. Lynch. P. MeGrath. D. Mccarthy. F. Foley and P. Kelly. The new club will give concert and sociable in coneordia hall on November 16.
 The appearance of the interior of the Lyceum of St Patrick's parish has been materially improved by a great variety of beautiful hand paintings by Professor John Cluney. Tluee excellent figures of faith. hope and charity appear on the can- vss at the rear of the stage and the side curtains have also been ornamented with other representations appropriate for use at the different plays to be presented there this winter.
 The town and city have just com pleted a credilable piece of work at the junction of South Main street snd Wash ington avenue on the south to Sunnyside avenue on the north. without meeting with the slightest obstruction except the big electric light pole which stood at the neck of land which has been removed and now occupies a position almost in the een- ter of the oval bed. but which will no doubt be removed to either side as soon as possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-16
TRACKING THE ROBBERS.
Express Company officials Sure of Getting
 the Train Plunderers.


 the Train Plunderers-
 WASHINGTON, Oct l6.-The Adams Ex- press company officials say they havo ev- erything we'll in hand for the capture of the Aquia Creek train robbers. They cannot get away from us said Mir. J. Q. A. Herring. We have the best detectives to be had and enough of them to watch every point. It makes little difference where they go. They will have a recep- ton. They will be hunted down."
 The express officials are working with the heads of police departments in every city and the law officers in every section of the country where the train robbers arc liable to appear. Mir. Herring. when asked about the failure of the express company to offer rewards for tho arrest of the robbers, rcplie: that he did not think e reward would secure their arrest. You cannot catch thieves by rewards" he said. "we have already begun a pursuit which will land them, and it will bc eS- pensive enough without paying n reward when they are caught. It costs money to catch thieves, and in this caso the difii- culty is greater than in many other sec tions-
 "There arc many ways for them to es- cape, and besides thsro are so many places for them to hide There are many miles of river and bay where here is no tsle phone connection. and n - ' creeks, inlet, and uninhabitcd sections where men nsy secrete themselves ltnnay take time t< get these robberA but wdwti find sA--.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-16
LYNCHED A NEGRO.
A Kentucky Mob Finds Another Victim Fe
 he RoDe.

A Kentucky Mob Finds Another Victim For
 the Rope.
 PRINCETON. Ky. Oct. l6-Willis Grif- fey, a negro. who was brought here two weeks ago from Christian county for safe keeping, was taken from the county jail at midnight and hanged two miles south of town.
 Griffey assaulted Miss Lena Berry, the adopted daughter of a wealthy Christian county couple, while she was on her way home from church four weeks ago. The mob consisted of about 10 men. They took the man out with a rope about his neck and carried him away.
 The body was found in the morning swinging to limb of a tree growing in the middle of the Cadiz road. 1t had been mutilated and contained several bullet holes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-16
FALL RIVERS STRIKE.
Manufacturers Hope to starvs the weavers
 Into SnbmissIon.

Into Submission
 FALL RIvEE, Mass. Oct. 16.-The weav- CTS who refused to go to work when the factories opened here arc very determined In their attitude toward the manufactur- CTS. and the latter, if they had hopes that any number would leave the ranks of the strikers and return to work, were disap- pointed.
 g!The manufacturers, however, are look ing for a break before the week is out, es- pocially since the sudden advent of cold weather will bring those who applied for assistance from the city and on whose account the mills were started faco to face with actual suffering. If they shall persist in remaining out, the factories will close again at the end of the week, and they will neither be able to support themselves nor can they claim assistance from the mt hnritfeS