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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-23
ROBBING A DEAF MUTE.
The Experience of Albert Wcatherall. a
Wayne County Deaf Mute,

Albert Weatherall, n deaf and dumb
laborcr from Wayne county, was
robbed on Thursday afternoon in a
most daring manner. He visited sew
eral saloons during the day, and when
in helpless condition two men, claim
ing to be friends on the lookout for
him. took the deaf mute in charge, and
gave him to understand that they We're
going to place him comfortably in bed.
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ssO4.24, as claimed by McFarlane &

S6U4.2i, as claimed by McFarlane &
Co.
Goodman also swore that Herrick ad-
mitted that the goods were of an in
ferior quality and that he would allow
discount of % per cent. Herrick, In
his affidavit, makes oath that these
statements are false and that Goodman
swore to them, knowing them to be
uliruo.
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Anriinn Snlc and St. Chnrlcs nntnl

Beds, bedding and carpets of fifty rooms,
one lHrgc SAFE a new cash register splcu-
did bar fixtures, French plate mirrors, en-
tire dining room furniture and number
of hair mattresses Sale begins Monday,
March %, at 10 a. m.
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To Close Out.

Sterling silver inlaid spoons and forks,
tea spoons, $l.75; table spoons and forks,
$3.50 per set.
These spoons are protected by piece of
sterling silver inlaid on wearing points
and quadruple plate over all. Warranted
rs years, at
" MERCEREAU & CONNELL'S.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-23

For plumbing and electric bells tele-
phone 22i2 to w. G.. Doud & Co., 500 Lacla.
ave.
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SrcSial Prices

TO close out our sheet music and small
musical instruments. j. L. STEELE,
13i Wyoming avenue
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-23

The finest line of wines, cigars. malt and
other liquors in the city at Lohmann's,
Spruce street. H. Robinson's, Milwaukee
and Teigenspan's beers on draught.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-23

The leading magazines have completed
or are just about completing, their vol
umcs for the year If you have any vol
umcs on hand The Tribune Biudcry car
make them into beautiful book for yor
at short notice and low prices. \ posta
sent us Will bring our prices to you.
Telephone 22i2. W. G.. Doud & Co, TO-
Lackawanna avenue, FOR all kinds OF
plumbing. -
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Was City Engineer.

After his return from the war he fol-
lowed his professions of civil engineer
and architect in this city, of which he
was city engineer for a number of
terms. He was in New York city in
partnership with his father; on Long
Flushing and North Shore railroad,
and in Dover, n. j., as resident en-
gineer for the Morris and Essex rail-
road.
He was married on April ., 1860, in
New York city to Harriet Fielding, who
died March 3, 1882. He is survived by
three children, Anna L., of this city;
Frank f., of Lebanon, and Edith b, of
Philadelphia.
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captain ANSDEK'S BURIAL
Undcr &. A. X. Auspices Tomorrow
in the Dunmore Cemetery.
PRIVATE SERVICE At HOUSE
Sketch of His Record During tho Rebel.
lion and as IA Citizen-EnSngcd in
Many Battles Prominent in
Scranton's Development.

The funeral of Captain Frank Power
Amsden, who died Thursday evening
at his home, No. | Hallstcad place, will
be held tomorrow afternoon. Brief
private services win be held at the
house at O'Clock, Rev. DR.. S. C. Logan
officiating, to be followed by burial
under the auspices of the Grand Army
of the Republic, at Dunmore cemetery.
Captain Amsden was born Aug. 25,
1889, in Boonville, n. Y. and came to
Scranton with his father, the late Joel
Amsden, in the spring of 1851. He has
lived In this city the greater part Of his
life since. lie was engaged with his
father, who was the resident engineer,
ON the Delaware, LackaWanna and
Western railroad and the surveys of
the borough of Scranton. and after
ward in general office work of civil en-
gineering and architecture.
When the war of the rebellion broke
out he enlisted as first lieutenant in
Battery II. First Pennsylvania Light
Artillery, on Aug. 3, 1861. He was as
signed to Battery c, June u, 1862, OF
which battery he was commissioned
captain Nov. 2, 1862.
In Charge of Camp Curtin.
In the spring of 1862 he was detailed
on recruiting service and for time
was placed in charge of Camp Curtin,
Harrisburg; was acting adjutant and
quartermaster of Artillery Battalion,
First division Fourth corps, and joined
Battery G just as the Peninsuar bat
ties commenced, serving with Artillery
brigade, Seymours division, Fifth
corps, Army of the Potomac. He par
tlcipatcd III the battles of Mechanics
vile, Carries Mil. Charles City Cross
Roads, and Malvern Hill. At Carries
Mill the command dcvOlved on Lieutcn-
anr Amsden. At the second battle of
Bull Run, Aug. 80, the battery was COM
pletely destroyed, except two cassions,
and Captain Kern was killed. Lieutcn-
ant Amsden was recalled to Washing
ton to rCOrganiZe and was commits
stoned Captain, and assigned to duty
with Artillery brigade, Third division,
First Army corps, Army of the POto-
mae; was in the battle of Fredericks-
burg Dec. Ills. He resigned May %,
1868, on account of disability contract
ed during the severe duties of the Mud
March,
He was a charter member of Lieuten-
ant Ezra S. Griffin post, No. 139. Grand
Army of the Republic. holding at the
time of his death the trusted position of
quartermaster, an office filed by him
for a number of years past. His inter-
est in Grand Army work was recognized
by the appointment as aid on the staff
of the commander-in-ch also as aid
and assistont inspector-at-large ON the
staff of the Department Commander of
Pennsylvania.
Was City Engineer.
After his return from the war he fol-
/ InUn1 bis nrofoeSinpc nf civil oDpinaar
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Pillsburys Flour Mills have q capacity
Of l7.60Q barrels = day.
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An Actor Who Didn't Fat.

Mr.. Keogh, Of the st. Charles hotel,
in order to be in the swim. presented
n claim for sl0.5O and Mr.. Gllbrlde main
tanned his reputation by giving up the
cash. Mr.. Davies. member of the COM
pany, complained that he had received
no meals Mt the st. Charles that day,
and Landlord Keough invited him to
come around and square himself off. 4"
Before leaving the alderman's office
Mr. Gllbrlde had discharged all his
claims and received his manuscript.
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
THE SUITS ALL DISCONTINUED.

The United States District Attorney Finds
That Ex-HIarshal Newlln owad the
Government Nothing Uncle Sam Will
Pay Costs.
The suits brought by the United
States Government against Harry
Emmons, executor of ex Marshsll
Charles NJ. Nswlin, the administrators
Of Dr. Swith In Chandler and Charles NJ
G oome, Of Newport, sureties on his
bond we're settled this morning in
aited States Court by the withdrawal
oil the suits
United States District Attorney L.
10 Vandegrift stated that he had made a
careful investigation OF the accounts of
ex Marshal Newlin, IN which he was as
sisted by a special agent Of the govern
ment, and has found that In place OF
Mr.. Newlin owing the government
anything. the debt lay on the other side'
He moved that Judgment be entered In
each case against the United States with
costs, which was done
Harry Emmons represented the estates
OF Charles NJ Newlln and Dc. Swilh hir
Chandler and William T. Lyman repre-
sented Charles Nj. Groome
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THE N.Y.STOCK MARKET
T. D. Hooper & Co.'s Dispatch
BY Private Wires.
THE LATEST WALL STREET: NEWS

A Reaction In suRar-An the Refineriea
Now Running Full Time-cut In the
Price OF Bltuminous Coal.
Special Dispatch Evening Journal.
NEW YoRK. April l6 B p. N After
preliminary bulge due to higher quota.
tions from London there was a period Of
dullness in to- day e stock market which
was followed By some prchs taking in
the grangers and lighter fancies
This selling movement WAS also
conspicuous in United States Leather
Preferred, Tobacco Common and Hooking
Valley
The elimination OF the short interest
also made the market look top heavy
aud traders were not disposed ID extend
their ventures on the long side except on
sharp drops.
There was a reaction In sugar, but
this only inspired fresh buying on the
announcement OF substantial improve
ment In the.s sugar trade, several grades
Of refined sugars showing an advancing
tendency, all the refnerles In this
locality are now running full time and II
is expected before the close of the week
that similar resumption orders will b'
telegraphed to Philsdelphil and
Boston.
The signing Of treaty Of peace be
tween China aud Japan was confirmed
from Washington aud led to renewed
buying Of STOCKS having an internatlona
market.
London was heavy seller Of Atchisol
and the the theory was advanced tina
many small holders will sell their stocl
rather than pay the assessment.
The coal stocks were sluggish but wer
not pressed for sale
IL was intimated that the coal presi
dents viii get together next Friday
There has been a cut in the price Of Clear
field Bituninous Coal Of 20 cents ton
Vice. Presid snt clowry OF the Wester
Uuion confirms the statement Of larf
lcrease in receipts at the test office
west of Buffalo.
Whiskey Trust WAS weak on th
further cut in the price Of dlstributin
splrlts and on rumors OF a break in I'll
relations with the American Distillin
Company.
General Electric was lower because
was developed at to days meeting Of th
board that the differences between Il
Westir ghouse and General E ectr
! Companies are too wide to ba adjusted
The weekly exports Of general mer
ID ,ndIse were 81, 553 9s7.
Money 2 70 "a
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
THEIR sINEWs AND eRAWN.


Great Interest Manifested In the Athletic
Exhibition 70 BE Given BY the Young
Men Thursday Night.
Local athletes are greatly interested in
the coming exhibition Of the Young
Mems Christian Association, on Thursday
night, and the new gymnsstic tricks that
will be introduced there will probably sur
prise the Wilmington friends Of the
young gymnasts, who are studiously
developing their physical beings.
The Indian club classes begin thell
drill now with the simplest movements
gradually working into the most com
pllcated swinging Of these muscle
developers,
There will bs clnb-swinging and dumt
bell drilling TO music This dumb bel
Drill is one which has never been seen IL
Wilmington and. as some Of the move
ments are entirely new, has not beel
seen Ia any other city
L Three OF the crack aorobats of tbs
Central y M O. A. team Of Philadelphis
and some extra good pole vaulters hav'
consented to perform, and compete 70
the individual medals offered.
A novel event will be a FIRE scene Il
which will be demonstrated the value o
gymnastics. coolness, courage an
strength, as well rs agility. All tn
pyramids will be formed by "colum
right"
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
MAS. GAME The vlcToR.

Fooled with a Diamond aud Got the
Better of It-Auderson Loses His
saloon.
Patrick Diamond his, for the past
Ave years, been proprietor OF the saloon
No. 416 Walnut street The property is
owned by Mrs. Susan Bane, and
the lease, which expired last
March 20. provided that Diamond had
TO make certain repairs aud pay her $500
before he could transfer his lease TO
another man, Patrick was shrewd,
however, and last October sold out TO a
man by the name Of l. T Anderson
When Anderson went to pay his rent
for October, Mrs Bane declined to re-
elpt for II in a new book. and since then,
until March 20. receipted In Diamonds
book and in his name
On December "a Counsellor Smalley
served notice on both Diamond and
Anderson TO vRcate the premises Mrs
Bsne notified Anderson that II he desired
to be tenant of hers he would have e
pay the $500 and $50 a month thereafter
and also to give up the room back Of the
ber
On March % Anderson gave up thu
keys to the rear and side entrance, bu
kept the key to the front door. Mrs
Bsue, having consulted William s
Hllles, placed bar across the front door
l Anderson's brother, who acted as bar
te nder, failing to open the door ol
March 26 notified his brother, who brok
It in, and the two have since held posses
| sion.
Last evening the suit was heard Il
Magistrate Daley's court before Levi A
B rtolette, d. w. Taylor and Ssmns
Hawkins as Jurors, Walter Il. Haye
represented Anderson and Mr.. Hilles
Mrs Bsne. After hearing the evidenc
the case was submitted without Rrgu
ment
The jury decided that Mrs. Bane wa
in rightful p ,ssession and sthat Anderso
had no rights az a tenant
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
Dea,h N Porter Ely Russ.

Ely Russ, one OF the best known
coloTed portera at the P w B.
station, died suddenly az IL o'clock at
his home, No. 207 East Thirteenth
street Russ. much more famlliarly
known as Ely, WAS born in Milford
fifty four years ago, and was man OF
more than ordinary common sense and
remarkable Industry. He was married.
and his wife and ore married son
survive him He came TO Wilmington
when young man to work for Joseph
TatnRll
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
onloera d q Companr snsak

The following Communication has been
received by the EVENING JOURNALS New
Castle correspondent:
TN reference to the srticle In last
Fridays Republican we would say that
it's New Castle corr espondent has posi-.
lively asserted that the front Of the
Rrmory Of Company Il, N. g d, was
draped in mourning emblems for the late
governor, that beer was procured and
carried into the armory through the side
door and there drunk
Now we understand perfectly the
mctive Of this attack. The New Castle
correspondent is not so much TO blame
IN the matter as others who in theil
jealousy and spite have used him as
tool TO carry out their designs for thl
injury OF the company. We. the under
signed, have the good Of the company
much more at heart than any ontside
and are fully competent to preserVi
morality in the company without th
interference Of disinterested persons
We have made q thorough investiga
tion aud End that beer has been carrie
through the side door Of the old Cour
House building and taken into uuoccu
pied rooms to be drunk there As we hAv
no 1risd'ction on any part OF th
BUILDING outside Of the srmory props
We have no authority to stop th
practice Hence the injustice Of tbi
charge against the company is aPpsren
to any fair minded person.
Very respectfully.
"E. e. ROGERS, Capt.
-. E. BOOTH, 1st Lieut.
-. H. HAMMERS, I'd Lieut.
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Hoods pills do not purge, pain or gripe
but act promptly, easily and efficiently. 25c,
Real E.tAte r,aasfera Made.

The following transfers OF property
we're made TO day Newton H. Cloud to
El wood Sharp and J. O6tley Evans,
six two story houses on stroud street,
two on Brown street aud hVe on Warren
street, tho price being $lS,2s3' Annie
Rignsg to l. Carpenter, one two
story house at Madison and Thirtieth
streets
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
A Gala Day Tor Odd FsIIows.

Two we'll known lodges Of Odd Eel.
lows OF this city, Edeu and Hope Lodges.
will 60 to PhilRdelphis on Nav l, to
attend the dedication OF the o o +.
temple. Eden Lodge expects to take
200 representatives. and tbs Firs'. Regi
ment Band and hope Lodge will take
100 members ana Hystts military Band
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
Eaatar nronlnr RalI

The hfs and drum corps OF New
CASTLE gave ball last evening In the
Knights OF Pythias Hall. It was a'large
afFair The march was led by George
Wright and Miss Ida Wright Sne was
attirsd In lemon satin. There we're 6fty
c5ur urlsa at the ball. Among ths VIII
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
wnnted q See a nlaze.

MAIDEN, Mass, April 16.-Jobn Mo
Dougall a l2-year old hoy living at "a
Mount Vernon street, has confessed 20
having set fire to the Maiden waterworks
building on the evening Of March III. His
reason was that he wanted to see a blaze.
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
WHEN >-..

Buying your boy suit buy the very best you afford only
pays the and appearance of the garment but will
many fold in the influence has the boys character and pride
Teach him be tidy neat and particular about dre but
it with shabby shoddy and poorly made clothing
Especially with the poorly made
We sell you only stylish and we'll made garments No diff
how low the price, they be made right and tit properly
don't buy them ourselves
Nobby Blue Black Oheviot su 80 co. 81 So $780, $780,
"a co. $780, IS co. Every suit well made and perfect fitting
Awoo Oheviot Suits light coors dark coors medium shades
everything ae $500 and 81 co. SO co.
SO so to $780, 100 and $1,000.
Juniors Bouses, Refers Suits &C. thoroughly made and
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
nhinnro ulonInr Prlcea.

Wheat, May. 5elS; July, Wheat, 57lSi
Corn, May, 45Isass July, Corn. 90; Oats,
Nav. 2sl6; Juh Oats, 27l4; Pork. May, ~ 35
Iuly. Pork. i2 55; Lard, May. 6.97: July, Lard,
7.l2; Ribs, May, 8 80; July, Ribs, 6 425l6 45.
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
annual srestlnr Of the Instltute.

To night the annual meeting OF the
Wilmington Institute will be heldpnd
on Thursday evening, ss usual, the
monthly meeting. At TO nights meeting
there will be Rn election OF officers. sp.
pointment OF committees and hearing Of
annual reports
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
nalaar - Sc. nfnrr,s.

Father BerminghAm opened the bazaar
at st. MAry's Church Last night with q
felicitous speech. A large crowd was in
attendance. The Sunday school children
will sing At The fsir to night
Evening journal., 1895-04-16

Organs. good as new. Two Estey,
Mason & aamlin, Burdette, George
Wood, / Taylor Farley and % other
makers, from $l5 10 $50. Robelen 4
Co, No. ITO Market street
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
The Tennessee perby.
Bod oooda, Lowest PrIoes

MEMPHIS, April IL. l6.--Fandango won the
derby; G. B. Morris, second; Jovial, third
Evening journal., 1895-04-16

Cotton-New York Closing Prices.
May, $40 bid; Ell asked; June, Cos biz;
sea asked; July, 669 bid; 10 asked; August,
d52 bid; 613 asked,
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
We TOOK Big RISK

business in these hard times and trades at
sands believed that clothing in Wilmington that
would sell well made clothing close profit and cheap as Phil
ness has ty demonstrated right We intend
make big any clothing in Wilmington We will
truthful with and stand anything
say having but price treated alike fair and
square,
We extraordinary large assortment Of fine Ready
Clothes $O $12 and large line Of Odd Pants
you would WISH Our desire is to have you In and look
through line it may be that you will something that
strikes your fancy price will worry you much Watch
Department. s what call full Of beauty and
grace everything could wish heart desire. If
please the mothers OF boys quality style price we don't
think they be pleased for we have everything
this would especially like to the
young men, their regular place buy and think
they get suited anywhere and the family that
thinks there is only the because he got suit
there him three years. We you all to and
see u.s. Make friendly call won't ask you buy, only
ask you to look.
Evening journal., 1895-04-16

Buy coal and wood from H. 7. Sergeant
oiice seventh and King. Phone 54b.
gE- Hickory wood for open CRATES.
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
PnrnnnnI Fventa.

Mrs Wilson, Of Smyrna, was the
gllest Of friends here yesterday. Mrs.
Wilson's daughter, Mrs Elva Wilson
Wheeler, OF Salem, frequently visited
here as the guest of the Misses Martin
dale.
Miss Bessie Mclaughlin, OF Whining
ton, has been visiting Miss Bessie Kuntz
OF this city.
Albert Messamer OF Philadelphia, and
Nathan Bell, OF Wilmington, have bsen
visiting In the city.
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
The Baseball Season.

At meeting Of the Columbia A 9.
Board last night about fifty season passes
were issued to prominent Delaware
people for use at Battery Park. The
baseball season will probably open next
Saturday with q sprightly Philadelphia
team. Pitcher Leach Of the local team
has settled down to hard practice, pitch
ing 10 Montgomery and others, and had
his speed the first day John T. New.
love, q member OF the G. A. O., has
signed to play In right fed Nswlove
was a reserve player last year and de
veloped into strong batter.
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
Cement.


Imported and domestic.
Best brands
George Il Mccall Company,
Eighth and Shipley streets.
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
a Newspapsr Edltor nsad.

Charles H. centmhn, euibof ana
proprietor OF the County Herald, died at
his home on Fourth street yesterday
afternoon at 10 30 o'clock, after an ILL.,
ness Of only a few days. HIS death was
great surprise to all about him with
whom be had been converslug on business
matters In sn ordinary tone Of voice and in
apparently good spirits, Death came In
one gasp, Just after be had arranged to
leave his sick room and come down
stairs. he war taken sick on Friday
after having done some gardening at
which work he became overheated
Mr. Sentmsn was born in Philadelphia.
March 8 1850. and attended the schools
there until be was 16 years old. He
taught school in the county until he was
1s when he learned the trade OF printer
He removed to Wilmington and there
started little Methodist paper known
rs the Conference Worker, which after
wards hourished and Was sold out IL
1886 to J. Miller Thomas, who changed
the papers name to Peninsula Methodist
and Afterwards moved into the building
at No GOA Market street Mr. Sentmer
then went to Odessa where he started
publication Of the Odessa Herald Of whicl
he was proprietor for four years Hi
then moved TO New Castle, publishing
first the Daily Herald then the week.,
County Herald which is still published
Deceased leaves two little daughters
Ella aud Mabel, his wife having died o.
his birthday, one year ago Hs was
steward In the NJ K. Church, and az
sistant superintendent OF It's Sunda
school, where he often very successfully
reviewed the lesson Funeral service
will be held Thursday afternoon at
o'clock, with services in the M. /
Church, and interment in the Gleh
parochial cemetery.
Evening journal., 1895-04-16
Inridants Of the naY.

A pleasing program will be rendered at
the AZ f. parsonage tonight by the
Womans Foreign Missionary Society.
w w Heacock. the boss miller at
tie William Lea and Sons Company
New Castle four mills. was not dis.
charged, but resigned and this caused
the important changes that took place at
the mills yesterday Mr. Heacock will
probably 90 to Minnesota
The New Castle Woolen Mills are
closed down for two days owing to Q
scarcity Of warps.
Evening journal., 1895-04-16

mington people who danced were John
McGrsnarv, George Geiser. George Nc
Closkey, Fred Hanrshan, Martin Mealey,
George C5rrlgan, John Lynch,
Joseph Payton. John Gsffney, Miss Mary
Cathcart, Miss Susie Golden, Miss Maggie
Conner and Miss Lizzie Browne from
Chester, Pa.
Messrs. Elliott, Ebsrle aud Hushebeck
fu-nished the music and the prize for
most graceful waltzing was awarded 10
Joseph Pay ton, of Wilmington.