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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
UPHOLSTER FURNITURE,
Clean Carpets,
RenoVate Feathers,
Make Over Mattresses,
Make and Repair Springs
Sell Iron Beds,
Make Fine Mattresses.
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Nov. II. 1895.

Nov. II. 1895.
Train leaves Scranton for Philadelphia
and New York via d. & H. n. r. at 7.H
a. m, l2.@. i;2O. 2SS and II g p. m. via p
y. m.
Leave Scranton for Pittston and wilkes:
Barre. via D., l.. & W. r. r., 500. sos. 11.?o
a. M, 3.40, 6.O7, $50 p. m:
Leave Scranton for White Haven. Ha.
zleton. Pottsville and all points on the
Beaver Meadow and Pottsville branches,
Y1a F. W x r. r. s;Ss ~ m; y Sia 3 g =
m, via p, L. & W. r. r. 600. sos. ll2s ..
Leave Scranton for Bethlehem. Easton.
Reading. Harrisburg and all intermediate
points, via D. & H. r. R., .7:45 a. m. 1205.
10 2sS. aoo ll.3s p. M. via D.. L. & W.
Leave Scranton for TunkhannOck. To:
wanda. Elmira, Ithaca. Geneva and all
intermediate points via D. & H. r; r.. sis
4 m, l205 and l.35 p. m. via D.. L. C w.
r.; r.. sos. s55 a. m, l.sO p. m.
Leave scranton for Rochester, BuNalo.
Niagara Falls. Detroit. Chicago and all
.sos nSs's ss gest q sa a D. 1,a II p R. r. 81
and Pittston Junction, sos, s.55 a. M, 1.3O.
S.50p m. via f. & w. v. r. r., 3H p. m.
For Elmira and the west via Salamanca,
VIZ y. H, r: r.. s5 am. 1905. sos pm.
wa VII, p, 4, L. & W. r. r.. sos. s.5s .. m, lso
Pullman parlor and sleeping or L. Y.
Junction or Wilkes.Barre and New York,
philadelphia. Buffalo. and Suspension
RoLL1N H. WILBUR. Gen. sup.
CHAS: s. LEE, Gen. Pass. Agt. .Phila., Pa.
: A: w. NONNEMACHER. Asst. Gen.
Pass. Agt.. South Bethlehem. Pa.
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REBUKES HIS FLOCK.
Aurora Pastor Tires Of Laboring with
Indifferent Pcople.

Aurora, Ill.,. Dec. 24.--After the morn
ing service ut the Park Place Baptist
church the pastor, F. o. Cunningham,
read his resignation. He gave as rea-
sons the absolute absence OF CONVEX
sions. Indifference of church members
TO duty and their church obligations
and the indulging Of practices by some
Of them not consistent with christianity,
morality or integrity.
At the same time all of the deacons
except one handed In their designations,
to take effect Feb. ]. Mr.. Cunningham
has been pastor here ten years, coming
from Boston,
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Erie and wyoming Valley.

Trains leave Scranton for New YORK
and intermediate points on the Erie ran.
road at 100 a. m. and 3.29 y. m. Also ios
Honesdale, Hawley and local points az
100, $40 a m. and 3.29 p. m.
All the above are through trains 10 ana
from Honesdale. om.
Trains leave for Wilkes-Barre at wv =
m. and 3.19 y. IN.
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ROBBERS COOK A MEAL.
Then Dccamp with Their Booty, Lcnving
Note Of Thanks.

Newcastle. Pa. Dec. 24.--The house
OF A. L. Fisher was robbed last night.
entrance being effected through a
downstairs window. The thieves took
three overcoats, watch and a large
quantity of silverware. The burglars
lighted a fire in the cook stove and
cooked beefsteak and other provender
without awaking six people who We're
asleep upstairs. Then they sat and
consumed the meal. the remains of
which. with note Of thanks, were found
by the astonished family this morning.
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AoAS VPPvaNhAsy " wy
New
Years
Presents
at almost your own price.

The balance of our Holiday
Goods left will be sacrificed
rather than pack them away.
Our line is broken up, but
there are enough choice things
left that will make beautiful
gifts and be a money saver tc
you.
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Also have made immense
reductions throughout our
whole stores and will unload
so as to make room for new
spring goods which have al
ready begun to arrive.
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WOMEN IN A BURGLARY.
Bold Rebbsrs at Rockford Hsiped by q
Pettieoated Pal.

Rockford, III, Dec. N.-Max Z. Frey
tags fur store In West State street, in
the heart Of the business center, was en-
and $4,000 worth of seal and other
cloaks and other articles stolen.
From footprints found in the rear of
the store 1t ID believed q woman aided
In the robbery.
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Eusiish Capital for American Inves,
Iuents,

Important to Americans seeking Eng
fish capital for new enterprises. A INST
containing the names and addresses OF $50
successful promoters who have placed
over fl00, ,O00, 900 sterling In foreign invest
ments within the last six years. and over
price f5 or t25, payable BY postal order
to the London and Universal Bureau Of
investors. 20. Cheapside,. London. T. G..
subscr%i9ers% % w wi dtnrs pe ens,'ied, t ny arrange
personal or letters Of introduction to any
Of these successful promoters.
This list ID fIrst class In every respect
and every man or nrm whose name ap-
pears therein may be depended upon. For
placing the following 1t will be found Ia.
valuable-.Bonds or ehlres Of Industrial
Mortgage loans, Sale Of Lands. Patents or
Mines.
CAPT. ARTHUR HTiFFE.
Copyright
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INDUSTRIAL.

The whole number of mine accidents
in Pennsylvania from November. 1893.
to December, 1895, was the astonishing
total Of 1,543, of which 391 were fatal
and SIS orphans. Compared with the
mad 5l5 orphans. Compared with the
twelve months ending November 30,
1894. this record shows an increase of
accidents of no. but the fatalities num-
ber 4S less. the widows 80 less and the
orphans 151 less. In the First district.
Edward Roderick. inspector. covering
the vicinity of Scranton. there were
during the period noted 15S accidents,
81 fatal. From these there resulted Is
widows and Sc orphan children. In
1894 there were AZ killed and 9S injured.
In the Second district, covering part
Of Lackawanna county, Patrick Blew
lit, inspector. 225 accidents. 30 fatal,
causing 22 widows and 76 orphans. In
1894 there were Al fatal and 141 nom
fatal accidents. leaving 13 Widows and
80 orphans. In the Third district, Pitts
ton, presided over by Inspector Hugh
Mcdonald, 226 accidents. Ga fatal. leav-
ing 2S women as widows and II orphans.
In 1894 there were ii fatal and 14S nom
fatal, leaving 2G widows and 81 orphans.
In the Fourth district, Wilkes Barre,
G. M. Williams, inspector, 2S6 accidents,
66 fatal. leaving 3S widows and LOG or
phans. In 1894 there were II fatal and
223 non-fatal accidents, leaving 46
widows and 1872 orphans. In the Fifth
district. that section Of Luzerne of
which Hazleton is the centre, James
T.. Roderick. inspector, III accidents,
| Sc fatal, resulting In 30 widows and 81
orphan children. In 1894 there were 5S
| fatal and IS on-fatal accidents. leav-
| ing 30 widows and 66 orphans. In the
SIXTH district. of which Shenandoah is
the center. Inspector William Stein re-
ports 1873 accidents. 81 fatal, leaving IA
widows and "a orphans. In 1894 there
were 73 fatal and "a non-fatal accidents.
In the Seventh district. that about Sha-
| mokin and Mt. Carmel, Edward Bren-
nan, the inspector. reports 164 accidents.
of which So were fatal. The widows
are 22 and the orphans are So. In 1894
there were rs fatal and 76 non-fatal
accidents, leaving 30 widows and 8s or
phans. In the Eighth district. of which
| Pottsville IL the centre, Inspector John
| MCGUIRE reports 115 accidents, 81 of
which proved fatal, leaving II widows
| and 81 orphans. In 1894 there were 20
fatal and 40 non-fatal accidents, leav-
| ing 6 widows and 18 orphans.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
LEGAL BATTLE FOR MILLIONS.
Pesss Heirs After Philadelphia propert,
Worth SOC. 900. 600.

Ashland, KY, Dec. 24.-Residents Of
this city, Portsmouth. Ironton and
Chambersburg. Ohio. will Join in an en-
deavor to recover fortune OF sec, 900, 600
due the Pegge heirs at Philadelphia.
The claim arises through the expira-
tion Of q ninety -nine-year lease upon
valuable property granted the city and
the claim has been in litigation since
1892 te
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
RESORTS TO HYPNOTISM.
Delicate Surgical Operation Performed
on on Illinois Patient.

Mount Vernon, ILL.,. Dec. 24.--Dr. w.
p. Biles. an oculist of this city, yester-
day opened the lachrymal duct and re-
moved a tumor from the eye of Philip
Eitman, of DuquOin, the patient being
hypnotized while the operation was in
progress instead Of having chloroform
administered. as Is usual in such cases.
Although the operation Is one of the
most painful known to surgery, the pa
tient suffered no pain from the opera
tion.
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his Source of Bread and butter.

"Are you going to support your party
in its new PLATFORM" asked the anxious
inquirer.
II support my party? said the profess
sional politician. MY dear sir. you have
gotten things mixed. What expect IL
for my party to support me. as It has
done for ears."-Washington Star,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

Siate no;Hfs al 100. 6.l5, TOO, SIS and TO- 10
a. m, i2OO. 20. S55. Sis. els. 7.2s. s.1o and
T For r Farview, waymart and Honesdale
at 100. SIS and 1910 q. m, l20O. 20 and blb
For Albany, Saratoga. the Adlrondacks
and Montreal ut s.45 q. m. and 2.2o p. m.
For Wilkes; Barre and intermediate
f.so, 2.8. 400, $40. eos s.1b and 1l.Ss p. m.
Trains will arrive at Scranton station
from Carbondale and intermediate points
aSl. $40, l54. 6.66. 7.%6. Ill and 11.33 p. m.
From Honesdale, .WAynArt and Far.
view at s.% .. M. 1900. LII. $50. kbs and
From Montreal. Saratoga. Albany. etc.
at l54 and l.8 p. N.
From wilkes Barre ana lptermeoiate
pGints, e = 2,s ~ 1s 3 g nsd nS ~ I, 4 s LA
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Accountants.

TOHN PROUD, ACCOUNTANT AND AU
d ditor. 70 Library building, Wyoming ave
M
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For Sale.

INOR SALE-SlX GREYHOUND PUPS. s
l. weeks DID, pure breed. Inquire at sos
Adams aya
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Salesmcn Wanted.

XN7ANTED-SALESM To SELL STA
w pie goods at home or travel liberal sal
ary or good commissions; we send samples on
application; give exclusive territory. Address
p. y. Box llO3, New York city.
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Real Estate.

TOR SALE GRAND iNVEsTNENT THE
II southeast corner cf Washington ave. and
Gibson g., opposite Erie depot; two lines OF
etreet cars; hne site for six stores and four Or
Ave floors Of fats: lust what II wanted In
Scranton; 3 large nst proAt certain; price rea.
sonable. W. GIBSON ONE 8ll Sp uce st.
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sesrd,ng Stable.

'TAN BOARD IL on Is HoRSEs At M
ss.: :s4s ai ssss sss%
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DELAWARE AND
HUDSON RAIL-
ROAD.

Commencing Monday,
July %. all trains will
arrive at new Lacka.
wanna avenue station
as follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
Miscellaneous.

FRANK p. BROWN & CO.. WHOLE
sale dealers in WOODWARD. Cordage and
OIL Cloth. 720 West Lackawanna ave
THOMAS AUBREY, EXPERT AC-
countant and auditor. Rooms 10 and 20.
Williams Building, opposite postOtfice.
Agent for the Rex Fire Extinguisher.
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Seeds.

G. r. CLARK & CO.. SEEDSMEN AND
Nurserymen: store 146 Washington ave-
nue.; green house. 1850 North Main ave-
nue.: store telephone 7S2.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

NIANTED-CENTRAL LOCATED IN
w Scranton, from April ], 1896, u house
containing not less than eight rooms with
modern improvements: house with nice
lawn preferred. Address -. Tribune Office.
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Wauted-To Re ut.

WANTED-lN A CENTRAL LOCATION
w in Scranton, from april !, 1884, n house
cont aiming not less than ten rooms, Will
modern improvements. Address L., Tribun.
office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

WANTED-I.ADY AGENT IN SCRAN-
w ton to sell and introduce Snyder's cake
icing: experienced canvasser preferred; work
permanent and very profitable. Write for
particulars at once and get benefit Of holiday
trade. T H. SNYDER s CO, Cincinnati, 0.
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Hello Wsnted-FemaIes.

CIRL WANTED FOR GENERAL HOUSE
u work. A. L. MARTIN, :0e Washington
avenue.
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THE REPUBLIC SAVINGS AND
Loan Association will loan you money
on easier terms and pay you better on
investment than any other association.
Call on 3. N. Calender. Dime Bank
building.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

DIR. WILLIAM A. TAFT. PORCELAIN.
bridge and Crown work. Office. 325
Washington avenue.
C. c. LAUBACH. SURGEON DENTIST.
No. 115 Wyoming avenue.
change.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-04-24
BRIDGEPORT.

Mr.. John T. Scott, in company with
Rev. J. NJ. Stephens, are at Caldwell
O., attending the meeting Of the Pres
bytery.
Charles Junkins has accepted posi-
ton as assistant shipping clerk at the
Aetna-Standard.
Mrs. Hill is visiting friends at
Moundsville, W. Va.
The foundation for Mr. Fred Smiths
house in Kirkwood, is about completed.
Mrs. DougheTty, of Beaver, Pa, was
in town yesterday visiting friends.
Mr.. Joseph Lafferty and family will
move to the country near Flushing
first of the week
B. NJ. Caldwell was in st. Clairsville
yesterday on business.
E. Everts, lumber man of Cleveland,
was here yesterday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cook and family have
moved into their home on Whitley
street.
Mr.. Wayne Casper, of Springfield,
O., is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. q. II.
Stevens.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-04-24
MARTINS FERRY.

Henry Schrader, the man who shot
Peter Myers Monday night, was ar
raigned before Mayor Westwood yes
terday morning on the charge Of shoot
ing with intent to kill, to which he
plead not guilty" The Mayor then
bound him over TO court in the sum of
$780, and he Will be taken to st. Glars
vile this morning, if no bond is fur
nished. Yesterday morning he ac-
knOwledged doing the shooting, but
claims it was accidental. However, he
could not be induced to tell where his
revolver was. Meyers, the man he
shot, is getting along fairly well, but
it will be some time before he will be
able to walk with the injured leg.
Capt II. w. Smith and Rev. S. J.
Boyle left yesterday for Caldwell, o.,
to attend a session Of the st. Clairsyille
Presbytery.
DR.. Won Muralt, of Tiltonsville, was
in town yesterday on business.
George Belts and wife left yesterday
for Beaver Falls, after weeks visit
with relatives at this place.
Miss Sallie Jump, accompanied by
Miss Myrtle Frazier left yesterday for
Columbus to visit relatives.
The funeral of the late James JAM
ison took place yesterday at noon from
his home on Park street. Rev. S. J.
Boyle conducted the services. Inter-
ment was made at Scotch Ridge, where
he formerly lived.
-Four additional pots have been add
ed to the Aetna-Standard tin plant,
which will double its capacity. They
were tested yesterday afternoon, and
work will be started this morning,
which will give employment to over
fifty more men and boys.
Teachers examination will be held in
the high school May 4.
Miss Ida McNlasters, of Mt. Pleasant,
was in town calling on friends yester-
day.
The suit of John Thomas against the
Aetna-Standard Iron and Steel Conn
pany for injuries received while at
work in the mill, was up before the
Common Pleas Court and was dismiss
ed
William Connolly has returned home
from Smithdeld, where he has been on
business.
A. Frazier. of Toronto, is visiting
here
The German church festival netted
S7l5 after all expenses were paid.
Yesterday while James Gray, who
lives on Park street. was riding on q
hand car on the Terminal road, the
car i'm going over a switch frog jolted
him off. He fell to the ground heavily,
injuring his neck very badly. He was
taken TO his home and DR.. Heryey
called.
A number of young people Of this
place attended a dance given by the
Cotilhon Club, at the Egerter Hail. in
Wheeling, last evening.
Caroline Porter, the woman who dis
appeared from this place last week and
was found at Pittsburg by Marshal
Moore, came home Monday night. She
refuses to say anything about her sud-
den leaving. She will return to Pitts
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GRAFTON.

Grafton. W. Va, April 23.-The rep
resetatives of the tannery company
were here Saturday and picked out a
location for their plant. 1t is to be
located in the west end Of town.
NJ Peck. prosecuting attorney of Bar
bour county. is here attending court.
Judge NJ. Fl. Dent is at home.
C.. NJ Murphy, one of Barbour's
bright young attorneys is attending
court here.
A very interesting case is now on
trial i'm the Circuit Court between
Moore * Fitzpatrick, of Baltimore, and
the First National Bank, of this place.
It is an action of assumpsit to recover
81. 900 from the bank The bank has
plead nou-assumpsit and the statute
of limitations. The case is being
holly contested on both sides and the
public is watching it with a degree Of
interest.
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Wheeling. w. Va, April %. 1896

Wheeling, w. Va, April %, 1893.
At a meeting of the Board of Trus-
tees of the United Presbyterian Church
the following resolutions of respect
were adopted:
Whereas, God, in His infinite wis
dom, has seen fit TO call from our midst
Brother James B. Carnahan, and tnat
in the death of Brother Carnahan the
Board of Trustees has lost a faithful
and efficient officer and the church an
active member; therefore be it
Resolved, That we deeply deplore
our loss, and that we extend our
heartfelt sympathy to his mother and
family in this, their sad bereavement.
We commend them to Him, who
doeth all things well.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES,
Of the First United Presbyterian
Church.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-04-24

Our better halves say they could not
keep house without Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. Ii is used in more than
half the homes in Leads. Sims Bros,
Leeds. Iowa. This shows the esteem in
which that remedy is held where it
has been sold for years and is we'll
known. Mothers have learned that
there is nothing so good for colds,
Group and whooping cough, that it
cures these ailments Quicklyand perma-
nelly. and that it is pleasant and safe
for children to take.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-04-24

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives
the best satisfaction OF any cough med
icine l handle, and rs seller leads all
other preparations in this market. l
recommend it because it is the best
medicine 1 ever handled for coughs,
colds and Group. A. w. Baldridge,
Millersville, Ill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-04-24

THE KINGS DAUGHTERS LUNCH.
You won't be disappointed in the
lunch that will bee served on Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday at 1160 Main
street. For twenty-five cents you can
get an elegant lunch at any time be-
tween the hours of eleven thirty and
tWO o'clock
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BELLAIRE.


The little son of C. J. Laroche was
bitten by a dog Monday. There was a
severe bite on the body and the child's
face was scratched. The dog was shot.
Some very fine repairs were made at
the Delmonico restaurant, on Union
street. The front is plain white and
looks quite unique.
A. B. Caldwell, of Alledonia, is in
the city.
Joseph Burtoft is visiting in Barnes
Vile
Miss Dunlap, of the Fourth ward, is
quite sick and needs attention. She
is staying with her grandmother, who
is in straitened circumstances. Miss
Dunlap is a member of the D.of Land
no doubt will be well cared for.
Mr.. Leroy Higgins, of Glencoe, will
build a new house.
Rev. 0. w. Holmes performed the
ceremony that united Mr.. John Jumps,
of Rose Hill, and Miss Laura Wise, Of
the Fourth ward on last Saturday
evening. and on Sunday afternoon he
united Mr.. Daniel G. Keenan, and Miss
Pauline Czenkusch, Of Wheeling, w.
Va.
Alex. Somers, formerly Of Bellaire,
but now of Canada, is in town, shak-
ing hands with his numerous friends.
Matthew Darrah of Tiltonyille, a
brother Of J. B. Darrah, called on him
while passing through the city.
r. w. Archer has been placed on tho
Conference Committee byshe National
Glass N-nrlrars Association for this
year.
There was quite a pleasant and en-
joyable gathering of young folks at
the house of Jake Goodrich, in the
Second ward, last night.
George Pittner, OF Bridgeport, was
in Bellaire yesterday, seeing his &C
quaintances and visiting his deceased
brothers family, of the First ward.
Miss Anna Johnson returned home
from avisit to Pittsburg last evening.
Hon. J. p. Spriggs, Of Woodsfeld,
was in Bellaire yesterday.
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burg some time this week, where she
will make her home
John Ring, OF Patton's Station, was
in town yesterday.
VIM. Gephardt has returned home
from Columbus.
Mrs. H. Wernig and daughter have
returned from visit at Ellwood, Pa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-04-24

HOODS PILLS are purely vegetable,
harmless, effective, do not pain or
grippe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-04-24

PURE RICH BLOOD is essential to
good health, because the blood is the
vital fluid which supplies all the or
gans with life. Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the great blood purifier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-02

The voters before taking final action on this i'm
portaht change anxious first ascertain
whether or not the bill introduced In the Legislature
Dy ;asSenlDiynan Conkllng which provides that al
lectei snail be paid to the common schools.
VIII become a law. This bill entirely Ignores the
ure becomes "A law will more than double the school
taxes IN the Union Free School districts.
The Tower Hill Euchre Club will give an Informal
dance on Tuesday evening at Johns0n's Hail. Tower
Hill
Miss Maggie Winsch OF Stapletor. won the prize
for high scoring at the Monday Night Bowling Club.
Bicycle enthusiasts are endeavoring TO organize a
county wheel club. There are over 400 riders on
staten Island, and with the completion OF the new
county roads from 81. George TO Tottenvie II Is
expected mat III, number OF Wheelmen on the
Island will be doubled
The lenten season was appropriately ushered IN
on the Island special services being held in all Of
the different churches on Wednesday.
The Railroad Committee of the Trustees OF the
village Of Edgewater held lively meeting on
Thursday night in Stapleton. The meeting was
held 10 near public opinion on the granting OF
have Med applications with the board. Franchises
have been granted by. the New Brighton Board OF
Village Trustees and the Board OF Supervisors. but
the route cannot be completed until the Edgewater
trolley roads in the village. which comprises Tomp-
kinsvilc. clifton and Stapleton. The application
Tor the franchise was made by Erastus Wiman. or
the Interior Electric Company. He several times
made strong appeals for the franchise and Scored
Trustee August Norman. the brewer. who Is OPP
Wiman were appiauded by those who attended the
meeting. number OF other people spoke in favor
Of the frarchises, but the committee adjourned
mcnts are being made 10 hold 4 massmeeting in
the German club rooms In Stapleton. 10 protest
against the way In which the trustees have been
acting in regard 10 the granting Of franchises.
OF the electric roads. but rich people are
opposed to having the county roads used for tracks