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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-04-13
MOLINA, FOTOGRAFO

AURORA, ENTIRE MAYOR SALUD
Galeria de Periodistas puerto
rriquenos a IS, 80 y 25 centavos
cada una.
Sc remiten frances de porte q
la Isla enviando su importe en-
sellos de correos a la par.
i m alt. Ponce, 5 Abril 1895
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-04-13

Cuba quiere hacerse extra
Cuba libre quiere hacerse,
Cuba quiere desprenderse
de la corona de Espaf1a.
Del azncar Y la caf1a
la isla, fecunda y hermosa,
no es possible que orgullosa
desate el antique lazo
y Sc aleje del regazo
de su madre carifiosa.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-04-13

En- la session extraordinaria celebrada aver
por ell Ayuntamiento, SO acordo disponer de
1900 pesos, partida imprevisto, para los
gastos que pueda orginar eel mo7imiento de
tropas en- esta ciudad, oausa de los sucesos
de Cuba. asi como para atender los obse.
quios que Sc les haga dicha tropa
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-04-13

PARA CIEGOS, COMPARSAS Y COROS
Cuba brota de la mar
como un bello paraiso,
Cuba es, porque Dios 10 quiso,
maravilla singular.
Las olas van q bordar
su lecho en- leves collares,
Y la llevan los cantares,
que mandan cual gaviotas,
aquellas playas remotas
las playas penfnsulares.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-04-13

nicipales que debian tener lnga' Ell el mes
de Mayo
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-04-13

Don Luis aver lamar OF
A quien antes Sc llam6
FL ito Luis, y al verlo yo,
A fe que me sorprendf.
Advirtiolo un picaron
Y. con burl6n retintin,
Ne dijo: Sonando ell din,
No disuena nunca el don.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-04-13

A partir del 18 del actual, ell vapor fran
ces admltlra pasajes para ell Htvre Mar
seiile; J para Barcelona, solamente en- este
yiaje, por entrar luego la 6poca de cuaren-
tena. Consignatarios, Mayol Hermanos g.
Compafffa. S-15
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-04-13

Ell trueno Parece que Sc oye la caida de
Victor Hugo.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-04-13

Tn periodista pregunt6 dfas atrks al en-
bajador marroqui:
-sQu6 es 10 que mas le ha chocado a us
ted en- Espaaa2
Hombre, ell general Fuentes.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-04-13

mara en- aquella ciufai para juz gar 4 un in
dividno, acusado de asesinato, y para ell gu
SO pide pena de muerte.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-04-13

Sc ha encargado de la agencia de La Nh
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-04-13

jer en- esta ciudad, nuestro estimado amigo
don Fernando Rivera, quien pueden diri-
girse los que deseen fgurar en- la lista de
suscritores
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-04-13

Ell exito de un libro estriba casi siempre en-
la election del asunto.- Folt0ire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19
DEATH At HER CHILDREN'S SIDE.
MRS. HATTIE rAUsIG KILLS HERSELF BY IN
HALING GAS.

MRS. HATTIE TAUsIG KILLS HERSELF BY IN
HALING GAS.
Mrs Hattie Tausig wife of Joseph Tausis. an
electrician committed suicide shortly after midnight
Yesterday at her home. No. 1.256 Third-ave, by IN
haling gas The discovery was made by the deao
woman's little eght-year-old daughter. Leah, wno'
with her sister Blanch. slept in the same
room with her mother Temporary INSANITY
caused by the death OF her two weeks old paoy' -
said to have been the woman's motive. Mrs 1ausis
also cried constantly for her mother. VINO had eie
the house and taken rooms In Irving Place, protest.
ing against what she called her daughters inhumah
treatment. w
On Investigation It was found that Mrs Taus'g
had taken the rubber hose from the Kitchen gas
stove Her husband says he does not think his wire
had any intention OF causing the death OF the TWO
children in the room with her. She had placed
towel over her head and used the rubber tube 70
nrevent the room from becoming hlled with gas.
Eelghbors however think she planned 10 end the
lie OF all three and placed the bed agalns. the door
To- prevent the husband from entering IN case ne
smeiled the escaping gas. 1he iatter theo'y 10 "'
believed by the police. -, - a., and
Tho dead woman was twenty-nine years ola, ana
had been married about ten years Her mother, Mts
Eohu whom many OF the neighb0rs blame Tor thr
unfortunate woman's death, had lived win ner
daueher since her marriage, until she LETT al her
realiest three months ago Joseph Tauslg - We'll
to-do German and has establishment or his own.
certain that the loss OF her child had affected her
IY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19
THE HBBRFW INFANT ASYLUNS NEEDS

The Hebrew Infant Asylum OF the City OF New
York was founded few years ago by number OF
charitaby inclined persons, and was recently incor-
OF the society is take care OF Jewish infants I'M
der five years OF axe In cases where the parents
are unable to give their children the proper atten-
ton Inc society has taken possession OF me mouse
forty-ninth-st. which is situated In large ana beau
iul grounds and which answers all the requirements
OF modern institution for the care OF INFANTS.
The society now has its books quite a number
OF patrons and about 600 members, put as u IS the
desire OF the managers to make this institution a
model one in every respect. and as the demands on
II VIII naturally be great he promoters OF tne chaI
lily hope that the general pubic viii take an inter-
est In II and n It's support. The annual dues are No
for patrons. s for subscribers and - lor members.
and applications may be made by mall 10 me So
ce!ved.
Inc board Of Directors have arranged ior me
opening reception at the asylum mex, SUNDAY a, .
oc;;ock IN the afternoon, at when Mayor Strong
and number Of prominent persons are expected 10
be present. ana when dedcatory exercises WIZ DC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19
Sixth Avenue, 18th 10 20th Street.
NO OBJECTIONS TO SIy.TN.HANDS.
THE PARK COMMISSIONERS ONLY THINK LAW.
BON N. FULLER WAS ESTABLISHING
BAD PRECEDENT.

President Klng. OF tho Park Board. said yester.
day when asked az to the circumstances under
which Lawson n. Fuller was told Friday by
Mounted Policeman Butner, that he could not drive
six hand teams In Riverside Drive. that the Board
had no wish to prevent Mr.. Fuller driving a forty-
INLAND team II he chose to drive ore. out OF con-
sldcration, however. for the women and children
in the Park II not thought a safe precedent to
allow teams OF more than four to be driven. In
experienced drivers. Mr.. King said. would be unable
10 manage such teams on down grade. or In max
Ing turns. and various accidents might result Cap
tain Collins said that there had been numerous
accidents In the last twelve or thirteen years. and
that the team Mr.. Fuller was driving was not a
team OF experienced horses, ana that ne was oriv-
ing them to train them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19
FRANCIS r. s. OLIvER APPOINTED.
20, oNrt. rrLLowa NAMES HIM CHIEF AaaisTANr

COLONEL rEiI.owa NAMES HIN CHIEF AsaisTANr
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
pisiriet. Attorney Fellows haa told Francis V. a.
Oliver No its broadway. Of his appointment ~
chief Assistant Dlalrlct.Attofncy ut a salary OF
1890 year Mr. Oliver was born In this city ana
was educated at 81 Johns College. Fordham. from
which no graduated with honor Later ho taught
for r year at the above college and received dc
groo NJ At A lie studied law with Carpenter "
hcocb' and was admitted to the Bar while In their
Office lie was a member OF the bar As,os"ui ,,,
v,hon William NJ Evarts wac president. ana IN now
a m"mber OF tho Harlem Law Library. Mr.. Oliver
ilvos in New-York and Is "A member or the North
ia p ~ ~ Trade the Great Schnorer Club and
the youthful League Bowling Club lie was one on , oi
CIV Of New-York; Is the vice-presdent or the
Alumni Association Of ST. Johns College, OF wnlcn
~ he founders OF the %ayer Union, which later
became the Catholic Club Of the City OF New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19
THIS PORT DISCRIMINAIED AIAiNSi.
PRODUCE EXCHANGE DEALERS COMPLAIN VI
THE SMALL GRAIN SUPPLEMENTARY
VANCE IN CORN AND WHEAT.

PRODUCE EXCHANGE DEALERS COMPLAIN OF
THE SMALL. GRAIN sHIPMENTs-AD-
VANCE IN CORN AND WHEAT.
,, -, the Produce Exchange have been
,,rh,ing at the smallness of the shipments or
Grain by the Erie Canal this year In comparison
with previous years. No canaiboats Loaded WIN
grain were ready TO leave Buffalo when the canal
was reopened on May 3. while In previous year
II has not been uncommon for 100 boats to start
as soon as the canal was opened MEMBER VI
the Produce Exchange said yesterday;
Grain handlers have. for a considerable time felt
keaniv the stagnation of the New ork gram mar
net and the effect of being sdetracked by our
me-, ga "a vored seaboard competitors There can be
no question about the real cause, I9f II Is w" ~
fhe railroads on rates through freights Tho
terminal charges on grain are hgher man ~ AZ a
charges against ships higher than at any other
port in the world. One great handicap 10 our trade
bore which other ports free from Is the douDle
haning required Of grain arriving by rail-that Is;
it must transferred to lighters from ears av
prohibited from loading grain alongside or rail hss ss
tor under an extra eha5sr S c are new worth
about $50 having steadily declined from over zen
times that amount THIS decline 81 tire exchanss
has eyaporated. The New-York market has taken
such small part IN ne eSP s now hailed as re-
markabIe event. although we hear OF business ~
ffairs cannot be argued the result OF general
business depression and decline In spec e,e'
ment of grain and -four during The past year mas
hnan aroe A glance at the statistics VIII snow
,h total exports OF grain and -four from Atlantic
ports about the average or above wne ,ne obs'
dr,ndied 10 a point where half dozen cash gram
firms are too many 10 divide H.
There was a big advance in wheat yesterday ana
there was great activity and excitement IN the
market The advance was due to an oincial
a,hor ,rsd,cton OF killing frosts In the West.
Wheat advanced cents bushel In two minutes
and Julv wheat Is at 1914 cents Corn mas ad-
an" "ance o a. cents bushel and Is at SO cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19
I,pul DELTA PHI CONTENTION ENDED.

The convention OF the Alpha Delta I'm FRATERNITY
- I'D Yesterday afternoon and the delegates
sf Tho city for their rcspectivecolleges The conven-
,Ion was one Of the most interesting and successful
ever held by the fraternity. and much business OF I'M
Variance was transacted. Just what was done can
no, ~ course be stated. as the meetings were all
secret. and the men preserved the silence OF the
proverblai clam regarding the matters %n'cn came
,a,s ,ha fraternity for consideration. There were
,wsn,v'ope chapters represented at the conven-
,,on and Yesterday applications for membership
We're received from the Leland stant chlcanc Tn
,,S' ~ Pennsylvania. University OF Nebraska,
w,Gi{ College Montreal, and the unve,sty OF WIS.
consin. These applications WI DO se'ea upon ~
some future Lime
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19
TIE MERCHANTS SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY.

Articles for TIE Incorporation OF the Merchants
Safe Deposit Company were signed yesterday in the
Office OF James Macnaughtan. president Of the
Tradesmen's National Bank. The company starts
with capital stock OF 100000 divided into 1000
shares OF slOO EACH 1t will begin business as soon
Its vaults can be completed; The offices and
vaults of the company will be situated In the new
Wool Exchange Building, at West Broadway;
Beachst. and st. Johns Lane, and 1t Is believed
that its establishment will fll a ong-fel want IN
that neghborhood. but that II will be found OF es-
pecal advantage to the merchants who are shorty
to engage In business on the Wool Exchange. The
corporators and directors for the first year OF me
new company are James Macphughtan' David "a.
naughtan, David s. Walton. William Stursberg.
Charles W. Ide, Decatur NJ Sawyer. .. d. Gray
Rudolf Erbsloh and Gordon Wendell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19
A PLAY IN 4 COUNTRY HOUSE.

Albany. May lathe pastoral play "Fair Rosa
mund," In aid OF st. Margarets Hospital for Ba-
bies. Will be presented at Erastus corninsS farm
on June and At 4 p. IN. The costumes used IN
the production were brought from England wnere
they were selected by Lady Archibald Sampoei,.
tsiion Of ne piece. The parts Will be - tne namas
.. fpn as well as amateu,s
70 Stten1 the performances. Tickets are on SAFE
In N~w-fork st 6hersv'S and BrrntsuoA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19
MIA UGHLIN GETS A STAY.
GRANTED BY JUSTICE PRATT IN THE
BROOKLYN SUPREME COURT.
COLONEL JAMES MADE THE MOTION ON THE
GROUND THAT THE DEFENDANT COULD NOT
GET AN IMPARTIAL TRIAL IN THIS
COUNTY-JUsTICE PRATTs REA-

GET AN IMPARTIAL TRIAL IN THIS
CoUNTY-JUsTICE PRATTs REA-
SONS. AS SET FORTH IN
HIS OPINION
Justice Pratt, Of the Supreme Court Of Brooklyn.
granted stay in all the proceedings OF the Of
Inspector Mclaughlin yesterday morning, the
ground that the defendant could not get fair and
impartial trial In this county. The stay was served
upon Chief Clerk Unger. of the District Attorney
Office. and granted IN Brooklyn on the motion
OF Colonel James. counsel for the defence.
Justice Pratt considered affidavits submitted by
Friend and House. counsel for the defendant and
on long AFFIDAVIT made BY McLaashln. The pa
pers were of the most voiuminous character. and
included clippings. articles editorials and carica-
lures made by the daily papers during the course
OF the trial, The extraordinary attention given by
the newspapers 10 the case. Mclaughlin argued.
had created prejudice la the minds OF a majority
OF those who are called to jury duty
Justice Pratts order reads In part as follows:
on reading and ming the AFFIDAVIT OF William W.
that hve indictments for bribery and exlorlion have
essm ~ % hs df n Jury P as
miner against the above-named defendant, and that
a y now p"ndmr IN N" s"d court Ssan"t saa De-
PENDANT and that the said defendant II about 10
q Special Term thereof. as appear. by his notice
Of motion hereto annexed. 10 have tho said nvc IN
removed from the said Court OF oyer and Ter
miner to another county OF the said state. 90 bc
selected by the Supreme Court ~ "a county where
fair and impartial trial thereof can be had and
further showing to my satisfaction good causes for
OF Friend and House, attorneys for the defendant
In said five actions, II Il hereby ordered that the
trial OF the said Indictments or action known
the Seagrlst case set for trial May 20. 1895 be
and the same is hereby. stayed until the said app
cation motion can be made and decided viz,
until the third day of June. 1895 for the hearing
OF said motion and thereafter until decision is en-
tered upon.
NANNY" Friend. the lawyer. was much elated
yesterday at the of his efforts In getting the
stay. Now" he SAID I'VE will apply TO the Justice
sitting In Supreme Court. Chambers for change
of venue, and II the matter does not come our way
Of course II will go TO the General Term and the
Court Of Appeals That takes time, YOU know; and
altogether think II will be safe prediction II you
say that the trial OF the Inspector will not take
place for some time to come
Mr.. Friends attention was called 10 the fact that
Justice Barrett would be sitting In Chambers dur
ing at least part Of this month wnen he was not
in the oyer and Terminer but Mr. Friend said that
there would hardly be likelihood OF the applica.
tion for change OF venue while justice barrett
the bench in Chambers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19
Az OLD STEAMER UNDER A NEW NAME

The steamer Ohio. OF the "iso' .'"' - ,ro,,
sor" ,as,erdav after a passage Of twenty days from
NV a nm This steamer was formerly
.ss s,a'a,,.n Monarch. Earle CO.. shpbuders al
HulI oyerhnued the vessel. fitting her with new
engines and boilers She has new man aee" ur
signed for the cattle-csrrying trade On 'ne way
across the Atlantic two men from 'ne oo"'n
ton company watched the engines WI" - 'r,u,,e
sUa ,h the airpnmps The steamer was o6ssd cS
stop several times to repair ,heS the CAPTAIN says
hn, he soppaee was not unusual. DECAYS hear ar
Machinery had not worked down TO the p'oPe'
ipea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19

Total
More than the work now done could be done by
ing interest," s $1,000 per annum, making an annual
Having satisfied myself of the accuracy Of this
estimate and OF the ample efficiency OF thea Dele,
FeSyay e 40 inS to build
mental boat. to cost not more than $4,000 This
Of March G. 1885 In pursuance e Of this authority
followed the lines prescribed by the law and in due
course awarded the contract to Lewis Nixon
The form Of the contract had been approved by
been done Conformity WtS the S the bids
were opened In the presence OF the Controllers rep
The bid on which the contract was awarded was
supported by the bonds OF the American Surety
opsmy h oGnd q ne
The proposal. with notice of the awarding Of the
With that he pass upon the sacency
of the sureties thereon.
dare go on with his work because the Controller
tells him that the award was illegally made. and
ore he will the ans be 'es
Had the work progressed rapidly, as It might have
selves Of its fun services the hast three months
s 81 Ss year. with cash saving 10 the city OF about
The Delehanty boat will have the further advan-
tage that, during the bathing season. making two
trips day, it can dump the refuse at least ten
s ree to hs OF Se ns Th
and New-Jersey shores, who stand as constant
" they the %ay at ns Of
injunction which will make II practically impos
sble for US to use the only outlet left to
do not approve of this outlet. but it must not be
closed until another Is available. That other what
1t may be. must involve the need for water
transportation.
At its meeting when the Board Of Estimate
thorized Commissioner Warng to contract for the
building Of the Delehanty dumping boat. the Barney
Boat Company made a protest against the city's
entering into the contract and the board asked
Colonel Waring TO delay the execution of the
tract but before the message of the board was de-
liyered to him he had signed the contract with Mr..
Nixon. the builder of the boat.
After hearing Mr.. Warnings statement Controller
Fitch said:
THE Controller Will submit in writing to this
board his reasons for believing that this contract
is Illegal ! have also the contract with Walton &
Co. under consideration at the Finance Depart
ment and will be pleased to submit all the data
In the case to the committee when 1t meets to look
into these matters"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19
clprlry HANDLE TO NAVE TUE NJ A"''''

The American Line steamship st, Louis Is eA-
i"e ""r. In few days 1t was learned yester-
DAY , that captain william O. Randle' formerly com
mans,nr the steamship New-york. has been pro-
noted to the command OF the new snip, ana now "
In Philadelphia awaiting her asc"a,ss s o"' on
soonaes are O. seagrave chief officer Of
the SswYorE and w. RSoess , prn.sr in
the sam ne capacity to the new vessel and Thomas
H'Qsey, curses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19
END or THE CONTEST OVER Mr.. SWINGS BoDr

Chicago. May is-Judge Kohlsaat yesterday decid-
ed that he had no jurisdiction regarding the alspo-
s,t,on OF the body OF Professor SWING The petition
q, Mrs Kicker. asking that the burial be nj Oxford,
ohio WAS dismissed The Judge says the question
ia one for the children 10 decide as Professor swing
had not since 1850. expressed preference tor any
burial place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19
HIGGINS & SETTER
Fine China. Rich Cut Glass.
Seasonab|e Suggestions

~ ~ ~ VII
To select your CHINA and GLASS for the
country from the largest and best assorted STOCK
in the city, and at an average saving OF I'd per
cent, is worth considering Is 1t not? This Is
our claim. and we think our constantly increas-
ing business is proof that our prices, METHODS
ETC., are appreciated Would like your opinion
Toilet Sets.
Just received, large shipment Of English Toilet
Sets, which we think very good assorted coiors'
new shapes, full size, complete with jar, $4.OO.
Also have nice full size Sets, complete with jar,
for 1918.
About 300 other Sets at various prices. which
perhaps would interest you more
Dinner Sets.
We are now selling a complete China Dinner
Set Of 127 pieces. decorated in volets. daisies
buttercups or apple blossoms. for $3.50. Sew
eral nice Sets at about $4,000 complete.
Haviland Dinner Sets in very delicate decora-
tons. now at $4,000 complete. You'll say they
ought to be $4,000
We think our Dinnerware Department u
far nhead of any other In this country.
would like your opinion.
Cut Glass.
Hardly the time OF year to mention Cut Glass
vet there are lots of little bargains you ought to
know about For instance:
Half-pint Tumblers. strawberry, diamond and
fan. at $500 dozen Che good kind. not seconds)
Mustard Pots. triple plated tops. SOC. each.
Syrup Jugs triple plated teps 75c. each.
Vases, nicely cut. only 3 .05.
Several patterns of stcmware being sold
Mt less than cost OF production.
Jardinieres.
Jardinieres in all Sizes shapes. colors. etc. with
or without pedestals: some very large ones In blue
Japanese Sure to please you in this line. with
prices and choice varied
Mail orders receive prompt attention. No charge Tor
hacking and safe delivery guaranteed illustrated GAIA
logue mailed free to out-of-town residents
All goods delivered free within 100 miles of n. Y City
except return money charges packages sent c. O. D.
HIGGINS e. Setter,
Importers and Retailers Of
Fine China, Art Pottery, Rich Cut Glass.
80 and So West 22d Street
(NEAR 9TH AvENUE)
And 40 bellevue Avenue, Newport. n. !.
WEDDING GIFTS SPECIALITY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19

Controller Fitch hold diverse views. This was Mr..
Warnings third letter yesterday:
The Hon. William l.. Strong. Mayor, Chairman
Board Of Estimate and Apportionment
SIR 1t Is necessary to call the attention OF the
board to a delay in the matter OF the Delehanty
boat. for which appropriation has been made, which
in my opinion will result in loss TO the city OF
close upon $500 per day.
The present cost Of the removal OF refuse from
the dumps is. in round numbers, as foliows
I Sc ana hire OF deck scows ..-'.''''''''' 1owU
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-17
IlYE YOUR
SHADES IlDE OF
SUN ? ROOF
GAMBR0|G
i Does Not Fade.
Il Does Not Crack
WuLIAMS&M &McANULTY
n WvoHlas AVENUE
CITY NOTES.

The Volunteer Firemen's association
will meet at Durr's hall tonight al s
O'clock.
Division No Is. Ancient Order Of Hi
hernians, will meet at 7.3D this evening to
make arrangements to attend the funeral
Of -Dantef o 'Hearn.
Mrs. Bryant, for assaulting her boarding
boss, John Bishop, Of lower Lackawanna
avenue, was committed to the county jail
yesterday for twenty days in default Of 50
Ane.
st. Marks Lutheran Sunday school, Of
the West Side. will conduct picnic at
Weber's grove tomorrow. Those desir-
ing to attend will be furnished with con-
veyances free from Main avenue.
The funeral of Mrs. 8. c. Logan will
take place from the residence of ex-Judge
H. A. Knapp, 301 Quincy avenue, on
Thursday morning at 1890. Funeral pri-
vate. Interment in Forest Hill cemetery.
Owing to the rain the Hook and Ladder
company's picnic at Waher's grove yes
ferday was not very successful. There
was a very small attendance even in the
night, but what It lacked In quantity 1t
made up in quality.
The picnic grounds at Lake Poyntelle
have been fixed up. being finished with a
pavilion. swings, refreshment stands and
tables. A number Of boats have been
placed on the lake adjoining the grounds.
Arrangements can be made for special
train by applying to T. Flitcroft. division
passenger agent, New York. Ontario and
Western railway, Scranton, Pa