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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-19

ARCHIBALD

This month marks the close of the
twenty-fifth year Of John B. Lacks
service with Jones, Simpson and COM
any and when he shall have passed
Wednesday he nay look back with
pride on an unbroken record OF service
as paymaster for a quarter of a CEN
fury. Never once during that period
has he been absent from his duties on
pay day, and he has been so long as
ISOLATED with this feature Of the COM
pany's service that 1t would be ex-
tremely hard to imagine one without
him.
This evening the Young Peoples So
ciety Of Christian Endeavor will hold
an entertainment in the Presbyterian
church.
The funeral Of the late Peter Naun-
ton. who died in the Lackawanna hos
pital on Thursday from injuries re-
ceived in White Oak mine, took place
on Saturday afternoon. The remains
were inferred in Priceburg cemetery.
The funeral was largely attended by
people from this place.
Mrs. F. w. Fadden and children, of
ELEPHANT. who have been visiting rela-
tives here, have returned home.
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Highest of all in Leavening Power.-Lascs US. Govt Report
Rs;les
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

..Tim the Tinker will be In Father
Mathew Opera house this evening.
A teamster In the employ OF feteI
Krantz, of Carbondale, was seriously
hurt on Friday by falling of his wag
near Wakner's hotel. While stepping
off the Wagon the teamster fell IRON
the top of the wheel to the rouno
Being a very heavy man the fall se-
verely injured his spine. He was taken
to his home. In Carbondale.. -.
The kindergarten established mere ~
Mrs. C. B.. Hackley. of Tarrytown. N.
Y, continues to flourish, and there are
as many children now attending as AN
be comfortably accommodated. the
attendance is much larger than had
been anticipated. and when the merits
of the school become better known the
present quarters will be far too small.
Mrs. Hackley is about to q
kindergarten on the Ridge, and 1t Is
also said that improvements will soon
be made in the school now In session
here.
st. Thomas congregation will hold
another grand fair during the Chris
tan holidays. On Sunday soliciting
committees were appointed and the
work Of preparation will soon begin.
The proceeds of the fair will be de-
voted to the parsonage fund.
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REGkVILlE.

Mrs. David Bell left yesterday to
spend a few days with friends at Pitts
ton.
Rev. Thomas Vaughn and family. Of
Thornhurst, are visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Vaughn.
The Methodist Sunday school has re-
ceived a nice selection of new books for
their library.
Mrs. John Lewis, of Belmont, Is the
guest of Mrs. John F. Jones, on Hickory
street.
Regular communication of Oriental
Star Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons.
will be held this evening; work in first
and third.
Miss Jessie Winters. of Jermyn, was
the guest Of Miss Ella Rumble on Sum
dcy.
Revival meetings will be continued
every night this week in the Methodist
church.
The funeral of the late Christopher
Sewers, who was killed at Waddel's
work. at Winton last Friday by a fall
of roof, took place from his residence at
Winton last Sunday afternoon. After
a short service at the house the remain
were conveyed to the Methodist Epis-
copal church at Peckville, where the
service was held. Rev. S. C.. Simpkins
preached the sermon, taking his text
from Nineteenth Psalm and Twelfth
verse: so teach us to number our days
that we may apply our hearts unto wis
dom" The deceased was born in Cleve-
land, Yorkshire. England, forty-ive
years ago. Six children are left to
III his loss-Fredcrick, aged 81
years; John. 10; Christopher, IL; Eliza
beth, IS; Priscilla, l6; Ada, 8. Their
mother died two years ago. Interment
was made in Union cemetery. The
f,,,arnl yroc In ctavun nf nyinnt~1 Cfor
Lodge, 5SS, Free and Accepted Masons,
OF which he was a member. Warahpa
Tribe. Improved Order OF Red men, also
attended the funeral. The pail bearers
We're Joseph G.. Bell. Windsor Foster.
Frank l.. Taylor, James w. Smith,
Wells c. Warner and William j.. Bonner.
The fower-bearers were Edwin Fl. Ritz
ter and George A. Bell.
Mrs. Mellon and two daughters, of
Ashley, are visiting her sister. Mrs.
William Allen, on Hickory street.
Miss Bessie Webster.of South Canaan,
spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. A. H.
| Jenkins.
G. NJ. Pierce spent Sunday at Provi-
dence.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Miller. Of Hills
Grove. and Mrs. Frank Miller of Wilkes
Barre. are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Brong.
J. G. Webster, of Scranton. spent Sum
day in town.
Mrs. Caroline Hines. widow of the
late John Hines, died at the home of
her son, George, at Grassy last Sun
day night at f1.25. aged 6S years and s
months. Four children survive her,
Mrs. George Mayo. Of ELEPHANT; Mrs.
Wallace Ross. of Parsons; Mrs. Frank
Edwards, of Grassy, and George Hines.
Mrs. Hines has resided there for the
last forty years. The funeral will be
held at the Grassy chapel,this afternoon
at 3 O'Clock and will be conducted by
Rev. s. c. Simpkins, interment in Pros
pect cemetery.
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To Have an Operation,

Some time ago, Miss Tessie Higgins,
Of Pike street, who was employed at the
Carbonate Steam Laundry. had n
hand badly injured. She has been under
medical treatment ever since, but the
hand has not much improved and has
been nearly useless. 1t has at last been
decided that an operation will be neces-
sary to save the member and Miss Hig-
gins left for New York city yesterday
morning, where the operation will be
performed.
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wiNTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bests and Mr..
and Mrs. Stephen Cairns spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Howarth, at
Jermyn.
George Richardson. Of Pittston, spent
Sunday with friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. York. of Montana, Is Wis
iting the formers sister, Mrs. Hunter.
Misses Mary and Lizzie Cairns spent
yesterday in Scranton.
Charles Kane, Of Scranton, spent
Sunday in town.
a large number Of young people from
here are making preparations to attend
the entertainment in the Presbyterian
church at Archibald Wednesday even
ing. under auspices of the Christian En-
GeavorerS.
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Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account of it's exceeding promptness In
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part of the urinary pas
sages in male or female. 1t relieves re-
tention of water and pain in passing it
almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this is your remedy.
Sold by c. M. Harris, druggist, 125
Penn avenue. Scranton. Pc.
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cARbONDALE.
BIG ATTENDANCE.


The Fire Ladder Fair Well Patronised
bx Their Friends.
Tho Mitchell Hose company's fair
In Ne Watt building seems to be most
popuiar, Judging from the large number
of'people who are found there each e
ninr. Saturday night was banner
nieht ~ far - attendance goes, n II
IA thousht that nearly $500 people were
present. .ho
company each night IL Of the highest
order. and IL well received by Inc au-
disnce. Last. night Professor RentG
eavA n piano selection In his usuai
excellent style. A recitation by Joseph
tJenkins shows him possessed OF GOOD
eiocutionary abilities. David Lewis
fine voice showed of to excellent ad-
vnntare In q tenor solo.
The programme wal closed by tine
Fishing Clown" by Ed. Weaver.
People are looking forward to Thurs
day evening, which will be flremen's
nieht. On this night there will be q
grand street parade; In which com
panies from Forest City. Carbonate,
Vandling, Archibald and Jermyn VIII
pArtiCipate,
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SI8LEY.

Mrs. Samuel Heydon. Of Main street,
is convalescing after a very dangerous
attack Of sickness.
Henry Culum, of Austin Heights. a
runner employed at the Sibley mines,
got his hands hurt badly on Saturday
last.
John STAFF. Of Moosic road. Midtown,
employed as q driver at No. /, Finn
mines, met with a dreadful accident on
Saturday last. After the mule came
out OF he mines on his way to the barn,
the mule reared up on his hind legs and
as h lad fell. he became entangled In
the harness on the mule and he was
dragged at a rapid rate for about soc
yards, sustaining serious injuries.
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But Two Cars Run.

: Much Inconvenience was given the
patrons Of the Traction company's road
yesterday by the fact that but two cars
were hi all day. This was caused by
the lack Of coal at the power house. so
that the full force could not be put on.
It was supposed Saturday that there was
enough on hand to last through Mon
eatsywiu be run on the regular schedule
to-day.
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PERSONAL AND OTI Z ITEMS.

The family Of p. r. vafideffnark left
yesterday for Lexington, KY. where
Mr.. vanderihark II yardmaster for a
railroad company. Mr.. and Mrs. VAN
denmark and daughter. Della. are great
social favorites and they will be greatly
missed In the circles in which they
moved.
The announcement has been made
that Miss Maggie Kerins. Of Brooklyn
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Attho omud.

Tonight ct the Grand Opera House
will be given Howorth's great show on
q "Trip to Ireland" This has proved
itself Q most popular play and is full of
fun. It keeps the audience in laughter
from the time the curtain rises until It
fails: In It is introduced new music,
songs and dances and they are all given
In a finished manner
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SEVERELY SQUEEZED.
lanes Norton Hsd . Shoulder Disioeatc'
and Ribs Broken.

and Ribs Broken.
James Norton. who is employed az
the Wilson Creek mine, met with a bad
accident Saturday, and the report was
circulated that he had been killed.
However, though very severe. the In,
juries he received are not fatal n
ne will ultimately recover. though II
win be some time before he again does
any work.
Mr.. Norton was on his way home
from work at the time when his light
went out. AT the same time he heard
4 trip Of ears approaching. and for a
moment was paralyzed. as he knew IT
meant death or severe injuries, unless
he could chance to find a place which
he could get into. This was almost
impossible in the darkness, and he had
no time to light his lamp again. How
ever. he squeezed up az ainst a pillar
a. tight as he could and waited. The
place was not quite wide enough, and
he was hit by the cars. Several ribs
on the left side We're fractured. and
his right shoulder was dislocated.
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Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over FIFTY Years by Millions Of
Mothers for their Children while Teeth.ng.
with Perfect Success. 1t Soothes the
Child, Softens the Gums, Allays all Pain;
Cures Wind Cole. and Is the best remedy
part of the world. Be sure and ask for
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a
hottie
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DEATH OF DAVID E. G. JONES.
The Funeral TO he Held This Afternoon
Mt PRESBYTERIAN Church.

at Presbyterian Church.
The funeral Of the late David E. @.
Jones, Of Lathrope venue, who died
Saturday, will be held this afternoon at
Gao o'clock at the First Presbyterian
church.
He was a member Of the Second Pres
byterian church, but for convenience
the services win be held at the First
Presbyterian church. Rev. Mr.. Beech
er will oficiate. and he will be as
sisted by Rev. Charles Lee. Interment
will be made In Brookside cemetery.
and cars over the Traction company's
road will be provided for those who
wish to 20 to. the grave.
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Badly Hnrt.

Yesterday morning, Mrs. Roberts, of
Canaan street, was quite badly hurt.
Ms. Roberts was coming down stairs
tom. Her back was badly sprained and
at first 1t was thought that bones were
broken, but luckily this was not so.
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Another Case.

The little three-year-old child of Mrs.
Warren H. Reynolds. Of Belmont street.
has been stricken with diphtheria. This
makes the sixth member of the family
to be taken with the disease. one hav-
ing died. from II. The last case Is very
unfavorable. although II Is hoped to
save the others. II.
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BURIED AT ST. O S
The Remains Of the Latc Mrs. Edward
McDouough Laid Away.

IHtu N""y'
The funeral Of the late Mrs. Edward
McDonough, who died at her home on
Dundaff street Saturday, occurred yes
terday morning. A requiem mass wa
held at st. Rose church by the Rev. w.
A. Nealon. He also delivered the SER
mon, and took for his text the first verse
Of the third chapter Of Ruth: MY
daughter, shall l not seek rest for thee,
that It may be well with thee?"
After the services the remains were
taken to St. Rose cemetery, where they
were inferred. The floral offerings were
beautiful and numerous.
The pall-bearers were Patrick F. Con-
ner, Peter Flannelly, Matthew Harte,
Martin Healey. John Cooke, James Nor
ton. Thomas Wynne and John Malta
Those who carried the flowers were
John Gilgallon and John McAndrew.
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pittston Business Directory.

FOR FIRST-CLASS PLUMBING CALL
on Wright & CO., 81 South Main street.
A new range for sale or exchange; also
. secondhand household goods. bought or
a0ld.
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this by giving II q fair trial. Insist upon
Hoods and only Hoods. u; iix forth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-08

all lower. and break Of per cent In Susquehan-
ns and Western was followed by declines IN
beading Jersey Central and the rest Of the coal
crs Toward the close there was a recovery In
those shares ard Susquehanna closed az its OPEN
ing price and at net gain OF Il per cent from
Yesterday. Tha reports about a receivershlp for
me company were again IN circulation. but late
in the day received an emphatic derial from the
head Of the company. who was authorized 10 speak
hv the directors who held long meeting this
afternoon From the movement or the stock to-
day IL looks as If the reports ABOUT the company
had been for stockiobbing purposes only Tee
anthracite coal companies have agreed 10 reduce
the production for this month 10 per cent 10 %
per cent as against 20 per cen; last June. and the
nropostion for this further restriction appears 10
have come from the Reading people. The Ameri-
can Sugar Refining Company declared the regular
quarterly dividends on the common and preferred
stock today and early losses IN the shares were
recovered upon the announcement The RESI- OF
the Inlustrials were lower. United states Cordase
common falling to 15s; Consolidated Gas gained "a
ner cent closing at 141is: Western Union scored
a net gain Of ~ per cent Tennessee Coal and Iron
II per cent and Lake Shore ~ per cent. The
shares Of the Commercial Gable Company jumped
I'D Ter cen, to-day 70 iG2. on small purchases
At the close of the market there was an inclina-
ton to cover shorts The total sales were 49, 800
shares.
BONDS-THE FEDERAL TREASURY.
Government bonds sold: $4,000 coupon Is OF
1875 at 1888. Quotations were as fonows
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THE GENERAL LIST.
RAILWAY STOCKS.
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CLOSING PRICES OF BOSTON STOCKS.
ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE.

Friday. June Up. m.
The market to-day was irregular and hesitat
ing and transactions while larger than yester-
day were poorly distributed. Continued strength
In the foreign exchanges. more bull rumors in
the wheat market about damage to crops. North
vests lower dividend. foreign selling and sue
cessful attacks by aggressive bears were the
factors which acted as the chief difficulties
against an advancing market. These, however
were not so potent as to prevent some net adj
vances. and despite the professional efforts 10
bring about declines there was element Of
strength which showed that the market In
condition to Withstand an attempt to lower fits
level 10 any great appreciate extent. The mar
ket has been waiting one all the week and
II would not surprise the shrewdest prophets and
keenest observers on the Street II 1t remained
inactive and at about the present level for the
greater part Of the summer months. At present
heavy interests are keeping out Of the market
and later on with their return and more gem
era realization OF the Industrial and financial
Improvement. there will be more activity and
higher values ruling. Just now the doubts about
the crop situation helps TO cause inactivity in
stocks. To-day's circulated reports about the
wheat and corn belt were bad. but those received
by representatives Of Western railways in this
city were encouraging Another factor Of en-
couragemert was the railway returns to-day for
the fourth week In May, which exhibited IN
creases in nearly every instance. Confidence in
the future OF the great iron industry was re-
Eected IN PURCHASERS Oh the Snares or the Mime
sofa Iron Company. credited TO interests identi-
fed with the management. and the shares ad-
vanced 5h per cent. This was the only conspic-
uous gain In the whole list
The declaration OF a reduced dividend In Chi
cago and Northwestern. while wise and com
mendable action. was used to lower the stock by
bear traders and the other Granger shares de-
clined in sympathy There were rallies however,
from the lowest prices and closing quotations for
all the Changers were above the opening. though
at fractional losses from yesterday. st. Paul was
the heaviest Of the Granger shares on proht-tak-
ing by London. The anthracite coal shares were
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RAILROAD EARNINGS.

BURLINGTON. CEDAR RAPIDS AND NORTHERN
1891 1891 ls9J.
Number Of miies..... loSJ liza 80 ~
Fourth week In May. Sill. 3Ui $lO2.Wl sl"oo-l
jan 10 May 3l...... l.j1i.l0I lisSG2' l'fi. S''
CHICAGO AND WESTERN MICHIGAN
Number Of milcs...... isl 30 ~ DO
Fourth week In May. $50 i'3 S'a. ~ Sr',S'
Jan TO May 3l....... 711.sGl 5s2 14f ol'.o"s
CLEVELAND CINCINNATI CHICAGO AND ST.
Number Of miles IS52 lsso i.s52
Fourth week In May. $f36.312 $34I.2G2 SiW.,,''
jan 10 May 3i...... 5.iCi.s3 4,ssG,25 b3s''z.i
CLEVELAND LoRAIN AND WHEELING.
Number OF miles ...... lt5
Fourth week In May. S26Ss %Sho4l
JAN 10 May 3l...... ...... 316.392 400. IN
DETROIT. LANSING AND NORTHERN.
Number Of miles. 1927 13t 33t
Fourth week In May. f29.oiS &2i..Sd t2o.ol3
Jan ! 70 May 3l..... tsi.705 cvl.si9 GJ.IS
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Financial.
Reorganization
OF THE
CENTRAL RAILROAD AND BANKING CU'
Of GEORGIA

=. ., ,he railroads and properties OF the
Central Railroad and BANKING o"r
Georgia and the other lines e"o'a. g.. (,,r.
-. 49, .ranarod and The Mercantile Trust COM
I'D" - - = xyorlx has been BY proper agreements
r , -, .,o,,,ed agent and depository under SUCH
plan. ,,, their written
The following interests have already 'odeeu trust
approval OF the plan and have requested .' ~ "a
l,,,,,. 20 rrocaed 20 call for deposits the'eu'e' ~
49,, al s,oh s,ans as may be necessary ana proper "
,uv enectua,e and execute the reorganizat'oi NAME
A minority of the cnpitni st"c'> " ~,
trail Railroad and banking """'
GeOrgin. rtiAcates
- ,,..h,.dne.s of the Central Railroad IN"
Danking Company OF Ieore'"' , r,-.t
The underwater of the proP"' ~,
Mortgage Bonds of the new c""p ..-.,te
a In tuLinr up the present trip"r
bonds. - An. Eirst
vortroxe BondhOIders OF the """"e
Girnrd Railroad Company. .-r, rpov,
DEPOSITS UNDER THIS PLAN ARE lNNlIr1D ~
THE FOLLOWING PARTIES IN INTEREST
q } The holders OF the capital STOCK OF ''e ~
road and Banking Company OF georgia -. ~,
q, Tho holders Of certificates Of Indebtedness Vi ~
Central Railroad and Banking Company OF "eo'sa
81 The holders Of the first mortgage ooh's u VI" ~
sonery and Eufaua Railroad Company. 60.
a. The holders o the first mortgage bonus VI ' ~
nah and Western Railroad Company
~ The holders Of the frs, bonds OF the Cha'a
rooca Rome & Columbus Railroad Company
&c, The ho.ders Il the mortgage bonds OF the
A. Northern Railroad Company -
4, The holders the first mortgage oohos Vi ''e ~
luubls & Rome Railroad Company
~ The holders Of the mortgage bonds OF the oa
nah & Atlantic Railroad Company.
NEGOTIABLE CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT VIII DC
issued by the undersigned exchange for securities 50
deposited. - o.. ,,r,rDv
THE RIGHT TO MAKE SUCH DEPOSITS Is HEhEbi
LIMITED TO THE FIRST DAY or JULY. 1928
Printed copies Of and any further Information
in connection with the reorganization when may DC u
.r.d by the oidcrs will be furnished al the
~, y, tho undersigned 100 Broadway. OF by MessrS.
Samuel Thomas and Thomas +. Ryan, AT their
office in the Mutual Ike building. No 30 Liberty street.
New York city.
THE MERCANTII E TRUST COMPANY. Depository
By LOUIS FITZGERALD. President.
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MONEY AND FOREIGN MARKETS

The price 81 domestic exchange was as follows
al the places named: Boston. and lOr discount :
Charleston. buying par. selling ) premium "a
yannah. buying yar. selling = premium up 10
g. 900 Ito premium for 5000 and over. san
Francisco. sight par. telegraph Be- per 100 pre-
MUM.
Bank cle4r,nss were as follows n the places
named: New-York-F.x changes. S,s.i'3.111; bal
anccs. $685. sO7 Chicago Exchanges. Sl''9l IN
balances &l2.sS-G Ph!lai,lphia-Ex Exchange. 80
OG5 SIG. balances. $lii@,3s3 Ba!timore-tN' Ranges
81 .gz7. $50. balances. $2isill
The price II commercial bar silver In this mar
ket was &C. nominal. per ounce. Mexican iollar'
were quoted at 55ss. In London bar silver was
steady at an advance - y T. 30asd.
The foreign exchange market was Arm. Win
rates for sterling and Continental bills NJ yester-
days high figures. There was liiilc business DO
ing and a great scarcity ~ arbiirage ana com
mcrcial bills Rates at which business was actu-
ally done as follows:
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Dividend Notices.

NETWORK CENTRAL AND HUDSON RIVER RAIL
ROAD COMPANY.
OFFICE OF THE TREASURER. -
SEM \ DIRK. June sth. 1893.
DIVIDEND of -Four Per Cent on the capt.
~ tai stock = the NEW YORK AND HARLEM RAIL.
ROAD COMPANY VIII be paid hy the New-fork Central
and Railroad COMPANY lese's under the
provisions Il between the two companrs). at
this 81 the nrst day 4 July next
Tho transfer boohs VIII b, q sod At IL clock NJ on
SATURDAY 10Th and rcopencd At 10 o'clock ~ NJ
july 81.
Trensl rcr