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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
News Notes and Personals.

The funeral Of the late Ebenezer Wat
kins will occur to-day at 2.3O o'clock
from the residence of his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. James Watkins, Of North
Hyde Park avenue.
Undertaken Price yesterday Inferred
in Washburn street cemetery the re-
mains Of Thomas Richards, who died
Sunday at Wanamie The body ar
rived here on the 1910 Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western train. The pail
bearers were residents Of Wanamie.
The Selcouth dancing class will re-
hearse this evening in Beers hall.
This evening at 7.30 o'clock the pri-
mary department. of the Sunday school
Of the Scranton street Baptist church
will give an entertainment. The Tom
Thum wedding party will sing several
songs. Edith and Eddie Davis will also
sing. and the rest Of the programme will
be unusually good. Admission 10 cents.
Miss Cora Storms is Ill at her home on
South Main avenue.
Miss Jennie Brant, of South Ninth
street, ID III.
The recent party given at the home of
Mia~ Maggie Thomas, Of North Rebecca
avenue, vas attended by the following
persons: Misses Cassie James. Alice
Thomas, Hetty Aten, Matte Thomas,
Kate Haggerty. Lizzie Fink. Ella
Moser, Maggie Roberts, Mary Trainer.
Mamie Jones. lizzie Shafer. Norma
Hughes, Lizzie Combs. Bertha Morgan,
Joe Davis, Jennie Jones, Lizzie Will
llama, Lizzie Thomas, Alma Reese, Jen-
ME harris Anna Clemens, Maggie Nor
rams, Agnes Davis. Ida James, Jennie
Bendoe A a Williams Lizzie Hetzel-
roth; 0ertie Hughes, Minnie Carpenter,
Rob Gould. Arthur Widdowfeld. Tom
Evans. John Davis. Of Olyphant. George
.4lDDs. Frank Howard. Harry Black.
WI Devis, Harry Reinhart, Charles
M~aneneid, Dave Jones, Arthur Davis.
VII LAYS. Fred Evans. Will Morgans,
Oscar oswald. Charles Constantine,
Clarence seward. Frank Shafdr. Earl
fa.ker. reese Lewis, Frank WIllings,
p Charles G. Hall Of New York. r, q
Okell, Of Elmira. N. Y. and NJ ana
Mrs.. Alfred Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs Dawe
Thomas, of Renova, Pa. ~
Charles Healey, who was toL.n 49,
eerously Ill while at his WORK
day afternoon, IL confined To HE horno
on Eynon' street. His condition has not
improved. ~.
Z. J.. Reynolds. Of Hampton str.e. I,
mentioned by his friends az a candi-
tete Tor select councilman in the III.
Itetnth ward Etrf -"
Miss Eta Moyle, Of HYDE park .ve.
nue.. went 70 Forest City 1sst evening,
where she took part in . concert.
George Pettison. of Forest CITY. n
waiting friends on Price street.
The funeral OF the late Eherexer
Wa&tins. will occur. this afternoon from
Alesresidsnce on South Hyde Park ave-
NJ The KeystoneY lodge, slIsoyal
kn(ohaG q America, will attend n 4
1o1y. ond9lnteE1nent viii 30 made n
- 1Abqrn street cemetery.
- Hettss 0slfln, who has bssn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
HANGED HIS
A Mmrder Peculiar Upon Account OF Its
Brutality.

Chicago, Nov. 21.-A murder, peculiar
in its brutality, was committed at IL
South Clark street early this morning,
Charles Moe hanging Annie Anderson,
his mistress. Some time after midnight
Moe secured q rope and throwing It over
a gas Jet, placed the moose around the
woman's neck while she was asleep In
bed, He then pulled the rope, swing
ing the woman OF the bed into the air.
Securing the rope to the leg Of the bed,
he watched the struggles Of his victim
as she slowly strangled. When the
struggles ceased the murderer stretched
himself on the bed and went to sleep.
He was arrested by the police this
morning and Jailed. He had attempted
to kill the woman three weeks ago be-
cause she did not earn enough money to
keep him intoxicated all the time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
THE NEE PIERCE LANDS,
Real Estate Agent .kiilcd-Location Of

A Real Estate Agent ,kilcd-Location of
the Towns.
Lewiston. Idaho, Nov. 21.-It is re-
ported that a real estate agent of this
city, named Hughes, has been shot and
killed in the Nez cree reservation. A
dispute I'VE a claim led to the killing.
Ranchers are filing in as rapidly as
the land office can accommodate them.
The principal town site is about forty
miles from here. and thus far is the
only n which seems to be Of any i'm
portance. There are two or three towns
located along the Clear Water which
are expected to become trading points
of some Importance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
GEORGE JoHNsoN's STATE
From the Effects Of . Mysterious
Blow.

Ptttsburg, Pa, Nov. H.-George ]. W.
Johnson, aged % years, died early this
morning at his home In Allegheny from
the effects of q blow sustained the e
ing of November: IA on sixth avenue.
Pittsburg. al the hands of an unknown
man. johnson, with two companions,
were walking on the street and acci-
denta1ly jostled a stranger, who was
standing in front Of q saloon.
The latter struck johnson square In
the face, knocking him into the street.
Johnson's- head struck against q street
car rail, rendering him unconscious. His
assailant disappeared and no clue to his
identity was obtained. Johnson's COM
panions, also as yet unknown. forsook
him at the moment of the assault.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
MINOOKA.

John Dumski. a Polish miner en-
ployed at the new No. 1 shaft Of the
Greenwood Coal company. was serious
ly injured yesterday afternoon by a fall
Of rock.
The employees of the Greenwood No. 1
and 2 collieries will receive their month
ly pay Saturday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
TO INvESTIG ATE HAZING.
Inquiry into Alleged ILTreatmsut Of
Co1orcd Mariners.

Inquiry into Alleged HETreatmout OF
Colored Mariners.
Washington, Nov. 21.-Assistant Sec
rotary McAdOo today ordered q court
Of inquiry to assemble at the Washing
ton navy yard on Monday morning.
for the purpose of investigating the
alleged hazing or maltreatment Of GER
tain members Of the class Of enlisted
men, under instruction In ordinance
at that yard. by the other members Of
the class. The sufferers were colored
men, and 1t is alleged that they were
thrown overheard and otherwise ILL
treated on account Of race prejudice.
The court IL to be composed OF the
following members. all OF whom are
on duty at the navy department.: Com
mander Washburn Maynard. Lieuten-
ant Commander Richard Wainwright,
and Lieutenant w. W Kimball. with
Ensign Warren ]. Terhune as recorder.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
HANNIGAN ACQUITTED.
his Father Dies Ten Minutes Before the
Verdict of Not Guilty II Rendered.

Verdict Of Not Guilty IL Rendered.
New York. Nov. 21.-The trial of
David F. Hannigan, charged with the
murder Of Solomon H. Mann, who, Il
was alleged. seduced. Loretta Hanni-
ward caused her death as the result
Of q criminal operation, came to an end
tonight, the Jury returning q verdict OF
not guilty. The plea OF the defense
was that Hannigan was insane
through grief over. his sisters disgrace
and death when he committed the MUIR
Hannigan's father died ten min
uteB before the prisoner was acquitted.
Death was due 70 nervous prostration.
over the fate of Ms daughter and the
triel Of his o for murder.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
CANADIAN SUBSIDY.
Englsnd Anxious to Have Her Steamship
Service Equal 10 the Best.

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 21.-The domin-
ion. government received a cablegram
to-day from Joseph Chamberlain. stat
ing that the British government had de-
cided to supplement the annual subsidy
of $75O,OOO voted by the Canadian par
lament toward a fast Atlantic steam
ship service between Canada and Eng
land by an additional sum Of $685. 900
annually. New tenders are to be called
for, and the vessels will require to be up
to the standard Of the fastest Atlantic
steamships sailing out Of New.York.
London, Nov. 21.-Sir Charles Topper,
the Canadian high commissioner, to-
day confirmed the report that the inn
perial government has decided to Join
with the Dominion Of Canada In the es-
tablishment Of a fast transatlantic
steamahip service.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
FOOT BALL TO-DAY.

Game Between the Wyoming Reserves
and Laekawanna Team At the Park.
There will be an exciting game Of foot
ball this afternoon at 3.45 at the Base
Ball park between the Wyoming Sem
mary Reserves of Kingston and the
School Of the Lackawanna team. 1t
win be q fine game in every way. as
both teams are In good condition. hav-
ing had hard practice for several
weeks.
This IL the team which Lackawanna
DEBATED at Kingston four weeks ago by
the score Of 8 to 4. 80 that q close game
is expected today. The lineup will be
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
S>envmcr A,crt Domue.a

Panama, Nov. 14.-The United States
steamer Alert, seriously damaged by a
collision with the British steamer Condor
recently at Guayouqil. Is on the dry dock
at Callao, and will not be completely re-
paired before Dec. 10.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
Alderman Donovan Decided That Ex.Coh.
stable Thomas Charles burke Had No
Cause OF Action. ~ :

Ex-Constable. Thomas Charles Burke,
OF the Twelfth ward. swore out q var
rant before Alderman Donovan, alleg-
ing that Contractor Julius Maier had
committed an assault upon him. The
trouble occurred q few days ago near
he foundation Of the Evangelical
Church Of Peace. on Prospect avenue.
Mr.. Maier has the contract Of building
the substructure of the edifce. and the
prosecutor was employed by him WELD
ing the pick and shovel. Burke had a
weeks wages coming and desired 1t.
He made demand in loud tones for his
hire. and was asked to 20 to the con-
tractors office instead Of seeking to do
business on the public highway.
This angered Burke and he made
some uncomplimentary illusions to the
contractors ancestry, whereupon a
brawny hand was clapped over his
mouth. That was the sum and sub
stances Ct the assault. At the hear
ing Burke created . good deal Of
amusement by pleading his case law
y%er-fashion. Alderman Donovan de-
cided that the prosecutor had no cause
for action. dismissed the case and put
the costs on him.
They VIII Have to DO II.
Fig street property were anx-
iOus that curbing and gutterfnE should
be done and Select Councilman Thomas
]. Coyne. introduced an ordinance pro-
viding for this work. Now that the
law has gone into effect empowering
the work to- be done. the. residents do
not seem In any haste to undertake the
improvements. If they neglect to put
in the curbing and guttering, the work
will be done under the supervision Of
xho o{<., ous$inoop ouAi tho roof antoroI
up as liens.
John Sshatsr Married.
John Schafer and. Mrs. Anna Dieter
were quietly married q few days ago
and have Settled down to h~ousekeep-
ing. The groom Is 50 years Of age, and
his bride IS. His former wife died on
Jan. q, 1891, and her former husband,
on Feb. 10, 1883. Mr.. Schafer served In
the Rebellion and his record as q soldier
was an honorable one.
Shorter Paragraphs Of News.
The funeral of Peter Hartman took
place yesterday afternoon. Services
were conducted at the house and inter-
ment was made in Pittston avenue
cemetery.
Jacob P. Sohns and Miss Lulu Kraft,
VI SIlo btuCs WCIG idillGo !
day evening In Wilkes-B Barre. An err
roneous statement was made in anoth-
err paper to the effect that they. had
gone to Binghamton secretly and were
welded. The procured q marriage IL
cense Wednesday and their intended
marriage was well known to the friends
of both.
st. Aloysius Total Abstinence and
Benevolent society Of st. Johns par
ish helda regular meeting last evening.
Edward Hershel, of Cedar avenue, Is
seriously Ill.
The funeral Of Mrs. Patrick Kelley.
who died at her home, on Orchard
street, Wednesday after q short Ill
ness. will take place tomorrow eve
ming at 9 O'Clock. Interment Will be
MADDEN Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
The monthly. meeting Of the d.
rectors of the Scranton Axle r wal
held yesterday afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
The Sessions We're DuII.

Washington Nov. 21.-The afternoon
session Of the general assembly Of the
Knights Of Labor was spent in disposing
Of questions Of disputed jurisdiction and
other routine matters Of no general IN.
terest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22

Q f-Charies J. Keogh. In Old Forge.
Thanksgiving inorning.
ally at 3 q. m. All amateurs will be
given a chance. a. there win be over
| 300 birds to be shot at.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
TO CHURCH IN BOOMERS.
United Action Planned for Next Sunday
by Topeka Female Cyclists,

. Topeka, Kan, Nov. 21.-At q meeting
of the young lady bicyclists of Topeka
today 1t was decided to attend church
next Sunday in q body in bloomer cos
tune. -.
1.-THE Spinning Sp%insters," as the or
ganization Is known, will meet at their
clubrooms at 10 o'clock, take a ride
over the paved streets for an hour. and
then attend service at the First Bap-
tist church. Thirty-five young women
will join in the procession.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
r M,MILLAN GUILTY.
sentenced 10 imprisonment for Pc stage
stamp C0unterfeiting.

Auburn, N. r.. Nov. 2i.-The jury in
the United States District court here
today found Mrs. Mary T. Mcmillan
guilty Of counterfeiting postage stamps
a. charged.
Judge Coke sentenced her to one year
and six months In the Erie county PEN
itentiary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
DIED

YouNo.-ln Scranton Pa. Nov. 20. 1885,
Mrs.. EiisabSth Young. DE % years, Al
her home IN Park, Place. Funeral FRI
day AFTERNOON at : O'Clock. lntorment
II Fittston Avenue cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
Brown-Shaw Nuptiais.

Miss Gwennie Brown. of Keyser We
nue., and Charles Shaw, of Price street,
were married last evening at the home
Of Mrs. Margaret Shaw, Of Price
street. by Rev. M. T. Mills, of st. Dav-
ids church. The ceremony was per-
formed at 7.30 o'clock in the presence
Of about fifty friends. The bride was
attended by Miss Nellie Shaw. a sis
ter Of the groom. while the groom was
attended by Harry Riley. Both la
dies were attired in pretty costumes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw will reside on Ev-
erett avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22

Our circulation II what the general
or special advertiser wants II he IL
DESTROYS Of reaching the masses. The
Tribune leads in all featurU. why not
try Il?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22

on Saturday in Ladies' Jackets and
Cabes. A large assortment Of coats for
children. See our AL Wool Dress Goods
5fE1AR9 q HAGEN.
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viii Marry on December ;.

Miss Martha Thomas. of South Main
avenue, teacher at No. IA school. will be
married on the evening of December b
to Daniel Williams, Of Middle Granville,
New York.
Mr.. Williams has visited his brother
in-law, DIR. J.. ]. Roberts, at different
times during the past two years and
has attracted many friends on this side
by his genial personality during his
periodical visits here. In Middle Gran
willie, where Mr.. Williams lives, he Is
one Of the prominent citizens and Is the
owner Of several large slate quarries.
Miss Thomas is held In high regard by
her acquaintances and friends. She has
resigned her position as a teacher.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22

A swEEPsTAKs MATCH.

II VIII NJ shot 1t 0id Forge o. Thanks.
giving Alornina.
A sweepstaks shootine match vii take
place on the grounds adjolning the hotel
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
. Hr $50 HaaH L - s.r. fH g"
WINTER POTATOES
LUCE Bros
s. CENTS
Per Bushel.
Per 'BusheI.
Delivered to any part of the
city. Get your orders in
early.
WEST l d EVENTS.
81. Brendcn Young Men Decide After Dc.
, batting the Subject That Labor Cannot
Do Without Capital.

At a meeting Of the Literary and De
batting society of the st. end
council, Young Mems Institute, held
at the rooms, on South Main avenue,
last evening. an interesting programme
was rendered. A special reading was
given by Thomas .McAndrew; decla-
nation by Thomas Larkin, and an
essay by William Gilroy; then anne the
most important feature of the evening,
q debate on the subject, Resolved,
That labor a exist without capital"
The affirmative side was upheld by
James Brown, John Durkin and John
McFaddin, while the negative side was
argued by Thomas Carroll, Thomas
Hurst and Thomas Fleming. After
carefully considering the arguments
advanced the judges gave their dis
cussion in favor OF the negative side
by q small margin Of 25 to "a points.
A Social Gathering.
Christian Hess arrived at his home
last evening, on Ninth street, and found
that q number of his friends had gath
cred to tender him a surprise party.
The evening was spent in a very pleas
ant manner with games, dancing, etc.
About midnight supper was served to
the following: Misses Annie Jffard,
Kate Young. Dora Steinecke. Mary
Frank, Lizzie Hetzeroth, Denia Schu-
bert. Emma Slantz, Mollie Slantz. Lena
Schaeffer, Emma Faust. Clara Ross,
Lizzie Pfeiffer, Lizzie Schubert, Mercy
Koch, Cassie James. Jennie Harris,
Lizzie Amiell and Messrs. John Leber.
Jacob Young, Martin Simon. Thomas
Savill, Peter Koch. Charles Jffard,
Henry Michael, Oscar Oswald. Jacob
Pfeiffer, John Jacobs, Gustave Bur-
cholp Criatophar and Adam
Kmerian. Music was furnished by
Martin NcDonongh and James MUIR
ply
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-22
Winner Will
Soon Be Here

And to DO prepared to meet the colt
weather you want . seasonable Suit o.
an Oyercoat-or both
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-12
Young EngIishmen swindIed.

Kansas city. Oct. 11-Three young Eng
lishmen are under arrest at Wichita.
charged with being in this country in vio-
laton of the Federal laws. They are
George IT. Alfred, Samuel Estridge and +.
III. Steele. and they were sent TO Kansas
by the international Emigration Associa-
ton OF London, England. under contract
10 work for Kansas farmers. They claim
they paid A. /. Atkinson, president of the
association. OF London. 500 each. for which
he engaged 10 give them a frst-class pas
sage to Kansas and guaranteed them
work on farms for one year az s. a month
for the first six months and so a month
for the last SIX months. The men were
brought In the steerage of cattle boats 10
Montreal where they were met by an
agent who brought them 10 Kansas and
turned them loose to shift for themselves
The Federal authorities. with the aid OF
Vice Consul Burroughs. Of this city. have
been investigating the matter. and are on
the track OF several besides the three
mentioned. and their arrest wiz, IL Is said.
soon follow. Consul Burroughs viii for
ward his evidence TO the English govern
ment and have Atkinson and his associa-
ton suppressed. while the agents OF the
association in this country who are known
20 the Federal authorities will doubtless
be prosecuted FOR importing alien con-
tract labor. which offense Is punishable by
a fine OF S. 900.
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The Great storm In Mexico.

Guayulas. Mexico. Oct f1.--Advices slow
~ reaching this port from the Pacific
ports Of Mexico and ports on the west side
OF the Gg.f OF California convey he in
tel,gence that the hurricane which swept
northward during four days-September
81. October !. and 3-caased great dam
age 70 property and shipping, and that
number OF lives were lost. The telegraph
wires were Frustrated. and information
comes IN by degrees as vessels arrive from
below. The hurricane crossed the isthmus
OF Tehauniepec and swept up the coast in
20 the Gulf Of California, doing great dam
age. The hurricane was accompanied fy
deluges OF water, that completed the ruirs
the wind had wrought. at Topolobampo
all the houses OF the American colony
wers greatly damaged. and the custom
house was wrecked. The Ahomy river.
banks and destroyed sugar plantations ard
sugar mills thirty miles away from the
channel OF the stream. The entire crCp.
as far as reported, Is completely ruined and
the sugar lands and reflneries at Ahone,
the property or Mark Sherwood. OF Chica-
90, and associates. were demolished. The
sugar crop on the Youyi river, In the state
or Sonora, Is also destroyed. The damage
10 the sugar interests Of the states OF So
nora and Sinaloa IS estimated al several
millions OF dollars. Several coasting
steamers are several days overdue at
Guaymas. and great apprehension IS felt
for their safety. The Willamette Valley
found safety IN Magdalena bay. Topolo-
bampo Is the farthest point south from
which adyices are at hand. and the dam
age below that point Is unknown, but 1t is
believed TO be great.
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PORTLAND WINS.


81 racuse. y Y. oct. U-Today's session
Of the national council o. CONGREGATIONAL
churches or the United States was given
over 90 the So. IN IS ionarv societies under
TIE super5y - OF that bcdy. \ d.suatch
rrons the pastor ard congregation OF the
FIRST Congregational church OF Portland
or inviting the council 20 meet there In
1858 vas read.
The council acted on the church unity
question hy adopting the following reso-
lcticrs.
"F1rSt-Tbut q corr -nlttee On Christian
uu.t- be appointed az the session. and
thas thev be instructed 20 INTERN all ma
torRl bodies that are sn fellowship with
ss thar they are authorized u represent
'r.s council n calling ar tnter-dSnou,iaa-
t3Cual congress Whenever ANS co~st ratsla
.Taoer % orr sister churches shall have
s'euifei tre.r readiness 20 Cooperate y,
the CALI and also - assure them that We
hcpe Cor great good from sGeh q congress.
especially 5n the increase of .,utIai love
ans tte wuit. rl.-stion OF opportunities for
pfr-t-rsl fellowship.
Second THAT ve commend orr broth
ron who have seurht 20 promote coruftv
Hy trter-& snor3fratioua} organizations In
teF several states. and request our com
9.ttees 70 encourage sIrullar movements
tn aN parts ~ IEc lart
Fhiri--Fnsf ~ carrt 90 Show that we
a-e uose-tar.at1. r7J hv undertaking oar
GT,-0trles. a-.f hv ccl-syatlue ara exu-es4-
iuc tho srtrtt so n~0-hg-boo5 toward an
yhs followers Of Christ
Later .n the session anal action VII be
taken on tae subject.
During tAe evening session p-~t'a-s as
ss.ertei az the ula-e @. meeting f1~ th.
Ef&t trtetau. al conference.