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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-05-23

If every day were MayDay
With flowers all ablOw
And in the very hey-day
OF loveliness aglow,
If every day were May-Day
With bird song everywhere.
And every day a gay day
Without a sign of care,
II the sun were always shining
In sky forever blue,
We all would fall pining
For clouds of sombre hue;
We'd tire of endless May-Day
And sins forever bright
And hail restful gray day
With unalloyed delight
And though we ask thee yet to pause
Thou tairest of the year,
We love thee all the more because
Thou art not always here.
-NarcO MOrrOW.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02

possible by the expenditure Of about
$4,000 to open up i0ak street to Glover
street at which, point the new road will
strike the city limits. The farmers in
tend to contribute the land and grade
the road Themselves and each to keep
In repair the portion passing through
his farm. With the assistance that will
come from the township 1t Is firmly be-
lieved that the road can be kept in first
class condition.. The new road will
shorten the distance between Clark's
Summit and Scranton fully two miles.
Mayor Copnell. after listening to the
proposition. advised the committee to
consult With Councilman Grier, of the
Third ward. who has In hand the turn
pike business. He also promised to give
the matterthis earnest consideration.
The promoters Of the new road have
petitiohed court for permission to make
the road.
As to the Turnpike company's threat
to repair the road and charge the ex-
pense to the city, II the city does not
proceed to the work before Tuesday
next Mayor Connell said:
The turnpike people won't do any re-
pairing on that road at present II / am
aware OF Il. That thoroughfare is now
In the citys care and no one has a right
to any work on It without authorizA-
tion from the city. will prevent any
attempt to carry out their threat"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02
SAD DEATH INCIDENT.
A Child Expires In Its Mothers Arms
While She II shopping.

WnlIC Snc 10 SnOppiuBs
John w. Carroll, of 1873 Sherman ave-
nue., accompanied by his wife bearing
in her, arms her one-month-o child,
came to- the, central city at o'clock
yesterday afternoon on q shopping ex-
pedition.. They got on the Luzerne
street car at the Scranton House cor
ner and walked half way up the block
to a clothing store, which they entered,
intending to make some purchases.
While the husband was looking at
some goods Mrs. Carroll called the wife
Of the proprietor to look at her baby.
which was wrapped up snugly and nest
ling at her breast. Upon throwing
back the shawl she was Mortified to find
that the baby had been vomiting blood
and was then in the last throes Of death.
She screamed aloud for her husband
and he had no sooner reached her side
than the little one gave last gasp and
expired.
The mothers grief was pitiable to be-
hold. The child had never had a sick
day and Just before they left the car 1t
was cooling and Growing to the great
amusement OF all the passengers. Ten
minutes later 1t was dead. The sud-
deness Of the death and the odd circum-
stance and surroundings completely
unnerved the mother and while wait
ing for a carriage she sobbed hyster-
ically,. calling pitifully the name Of her
dead child, Kate.
Patroumen Palmer and Hawks took
q report of the case and permitted the
child: to be taken home without the
delay incident to the calling Of the cor
oner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02

girl had carried had been dlsroscd #
by being thrown INTO dark -cceslcs
above the ceiling Of the church on 4
level witE tine lnwer ilO,r IT tho tower.
The murd a,rv hal. probably. IpGn the
day Of the crime hrokcl the nuss.!e
knob of tho door oc tho tower leading
to the gall ,-v AMI h;l,l broken the lcrk.
This was done from the inside ard
necessitatad LIS departure from the
scene Of the crime by going through an
aperature coinmun: eating with the
space above the church ceiling ard
thence cros sing over tha top Of the
ceiling to the rear of the ch,Tch. whence
there was pasjasew:iy down t. the
auditorium floor, and From 'rcre to the
floor below, ~ vhic1 tNc SGnlay school
room AMI the library room wnr located
When the mu.l,r y: Minnie Williams
became xlDwn suspi,ina was directed
toward Theo lo-e Duran, AM when De-
tectives went t. MS house they four
enough evidence In his clothinE I" 't-
quest his arrest L: was uron Sam
day morning. April II. that the arrest
was made, ana today. after a s,.nsa-
tional- trial .ihrt. listcsi nearly Fix
weeks. Durant was found gu:l:y.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02
FIREMEN WERE LEFT OUT.
In Opinion OF Mayor Connell They Cannot
Bo Given Benefits Of Pension Fund.

In Opinion OF Mayor Conncll They Cannot
Be Given Benefits Of Pension Fund.
Senator ]. c. Vaughan. Fred Durr
and p. j.. Hickey, representing the Vol
unteer Freman's association, had a con-
ference with Mayor Connell yesterday
regarding the disposition of the reve-
nue. derived from the tax on insurance
companies.
According to the law enacted by the
last legislature percentage Of the in
surance tax is distributed among the
cities of the state. As the bill original
ly stod It provided that the revenue
thus derived should be devoted to the
Establishment of a pension fund for
fremen but the bill which finally
passed made no mention whatever Of
firemen. The general supposition was
and still is that the intent of the meas
ure was to provide for disabled and aged
firemen, but inasmuah as It fails to
explicitly state this there is doubt as
to whether or not the firemen will de-
rive the benefit that was intended for
them. .at.
The sentiments Of the mayor were
that It will. be necessary to pass special
legislation to mcke 1t legal for the city
TO turn the money over to the f,remen:s
pension fund. This the committee
whic' waited on the mayor will report
to the Volunteer association and Il 10
likely. that steps towards securing this
special legislation will be at once be-
gan. In this city the fund win amount
to about 900 annually.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02
TRACTION COMPANY KICKS.
Does Not Want tho Fiddler for Their
Franklin AYcnue Dance. y

rbuuhHu ANSUUS D0uCe.
When the Scranton Traction COM
pany made Its bold attempt to double
track Franklin avenue 1t tore up the
pavement at the Spruce street inter-
section. and, after being enjoined by
court from proceeding with their plans
they left the street at that point in O
condition that necessitated repairs
costing In the neighborhood of $500,
Street Commissioner Kinsley directed
the company to repair the pavement,
but they neglected to do so, and the
street commissioner had the work done
himself. In doing this $983.10 was ex-
pended. and now the Barber Asphalt
company sends a bill for that amount
to the city. the Traction company hav-
ing refused to pay 1t.
Mr.. SifiIman. manager Of the Trac-
ton company, in communication to
Mayor Conneil. claims that the COM
pany is liable only 1895 Of the claim.
He does not believe that the company
should be called upon to pay for the
paving done on that portion of the
street on which their tracks were pre-
viously laid. and which Is now to be
used for tracks. In paving that por-
tiOn OF the street the street commis-
siOner, 50, Mr.. Silliman claims, did un-
necessary work, for which the company
shoCGd mot be held responsible. He
also alleges thalt work to the amount
OF $7S.64 was done for repairs that in no
wise resulted from any operations o,
the company. t-
In an opinion on this matter rem.
dered at the request Of the yviayor.
City Solicitor Torrey takes an alto.
gether d.fferent view Of the case. He
conteE'1s that the Traction company is
liable for the whole a.nount OF the
bill. and advises that they be compell-
ed to pay It. 7
The bill together with Mr.. Torrey's
opin.cil, VIII be submitkei to the audit
ing committee at the next meeting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02
HOPEFUL MR.. WRIGHT.
The Democratic State Chairman Is Con.
fidcut That There Will DO . Few Of the
Untcrrified Loft After Election.


Unterrified Loft After Election.
Philadelphia, Nov. 1.-Chairman Rob-
ert z. Wright, Of the Democratic state
central committee. Is giving personal
attention to the details Of the final
WORK of the campaign. Nearly all of
the hard work Of the committee has
been done from the headquarters at Al,
lentown, but Chairman Wright has
made frequent visits to the Philadel-
phia headquarters at the Girard House,
which are In charge Of Secretary Matt
Savage.
Chairman Wright talks hopefully of
the outlook. When asked about the
progress Of the Democratic canvass he
said: ~, 81
II feel confident that very large
Democratic vote will be poiled on Tues
day next. We have been quietly but
effectively at work. This has not been
demonstrative campaign, but we
have done q great deal Of Systematic
work. We are proceeding on the the
Ory that more than one Democratic
candidate for the Superior court will be
elected. We are advising the Demo-
cratic voters to vote the entire Demo-
cratic ticket. We are advising not to
scratch any of their own candidates,
but to vote the whole ticket we are
warning them Of the danger Of giving
complimentary votes to Republican
candidates. Every candidate on the
Democratic ticket is worthy Of the sup
port OF every Democrat and we are ask
ing Democrats to vote accordingly. The
party wih give good account Of itself
on next Tuesday. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02
QUAY FAvoRs A SHIP CANAL.
10 Also Believes In Liberal Appropria.
lions for All improvements,

Philadelphia, Nov. 1.-Senator Quay.
in speaking today of national politics,
said he was In favor of liberal appro-
priations for river and harbor improve
ments. He said that he favored the
building Of sixty -eight dams in the
Ohio and Mississippi rivers at cost
o. &50.00O.0O0. The construction of the
Erie ship canal, from Plttsburg to Lake
Erie. at cost Of $4,000, 900, and the
dredging of the Delaware river, ut a
cost Of $10.000.000. Mr.. Quay also said
that he was in favor Of constructing
a ship canal between Philadelphia and
New York. and improving all the har-
bors along the Atlantic coast. To raise
the revenues for these improvements
he would increase the tariff on some,
few articles that would in no way inter-
fere with the Industries Of this country.
The senator was Of the opinion that
II would be useless for the next con-
gress to pass any bills for these Inn
provements. as they will probaL,y be
vetoed by Mr.. Cleveland. He thought,
however, that the Republicans should
gather data upon this subject in the
event of the election Of b Republican
president. Mr.. Quay said that he was
In favor Of making these improvements
an issue In the next campaign and that
such a plank would undoubtedly be In
serted in the next Republican national
platform. t@ ~ rf.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02
MET VIOLENT DEATH.
Edwin F" Older Son Of C. F. whitssmore.
Killed by Electricity in tho Huston 4
, West Works at Lynn.

Edwin F.. Older Son Of C. F. whit.emore,
Killed by Electricity In tho Huston 4
West Works at Lynn.
Edwin F. Whittemore, the older son
OF c. F. Whittemore, Of this city. met a
violent death Thursday afternoon in
the electrical works of Huston & West,
AZ Lynn. Mass. The details Of the ac-
cident are not fully known here, al
though press dispatch Thursday night
stated that the young man had received
an electric shock of 2.4OO volts, death re-
sulting, Instantly, and that the only
marks left on the body were red spots
In the palm Of one hand and on the
foot. showing where the deadly current
had entered and left the body.
. Thursday afternoon Mr.. Whittemore,
the father, received q message inform
ing him that his son had received a Sc
we're shock and to leave for Lynn at
once. He left at midnight and yes
terday morning telegraphed Scranton
relatives that his son was dead.
\ Bringing the Remains Here. :
G. F. Whittemore. an uncle Of the
young man, last night left for New
York city, where he will meet his
brother and return to Scranton with
the remains. The funeral will proba-
bly, be held during Monday, but no
positive announcement has been made.
The remains are expected here on this
afternoons 1.04 Lackawanna train.
Y Young Whittemore graduated from
the Scranton high school In 1894. For a
year thereafter he worked and studied
In this city with the determination OF
making electricity his business. and
three months ago was highly elated over
his success In securing position in 80
wildly-known and extensive an electric
manufacturing establishment as that
of Huston & West. at Lynn. His en-
ployers thought so well Of him that they
made him an inspector Of floor, where
electric locomotives were set up. and
It. 10 supposed he met death while in
specting one of these machines.
|. i. Membor of Penn Avsune Church.
E, He was a member OF the Penn Ave-
'hue Baptist church and rs Christian
,Endeavor society. In religious work he
WAS ardent and by personal training
had built himself an exemplary char
ncter. The only members Of his imrne-
diate family are his father and step
mother and a brother, Charles A.
The president Of the high school
class Of '94. OF which Mr.. Whittemore
was q member. has called a meeting Of
the class for tonight at 7.30 o>clock in
the Young Mems Christian Association
hall to take action on the death Of their
classmate
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02
WAS A LONG TIME AT IT.
Mall Carrier Coggins Saw Wonderful
Changes In Ills Term Of Service.

Yesterday witnessed the retirement
of Mail Carrier Michael Coggins from
the work of carrying the mails between
the postoffice and depots, a position
which he has held for over ten years;
and In which he was employed pre-
viously under his father for six or
seven years more.
During Mr.. Coggins' time the mall
business has undergone great change
When he first began carrying the mall
under his fathers contract. y push
cart sufficed TO do the work. Now pn
come Of The trips a, ton Of mail matter
ss no uncommon thing. and trips Gr8
made every hour of the day and hieht.
Mr. Coggins made q very faithful
and efficient man, and It is said that h
mail was never missed on his accounk
during all his years Of service.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02
NO BLOOD WAS SPILLED.
Corbctt and Fitzsimmous Meet in Hotel
Dining Room and Both Are Alive to Toll
a.. S.o., -. r.

.Corbctt and ritzsimmons Meet In Hotel
Dining Room and Both Arc Alive to Toll
the Story. w.
Little Rock, Nov. 1.-Corbett and
FitzsimmOns met In the dining room OF
the Capitol hotel at dinner today.
There was no bloodshed. As Corbett
passed the table at which Fitzsimmons
was seated he made two rapid steps.
danced q brief Jig. blew a kiss to MS
lanky rival and giving the historic
passward boo boo" skipped out OF the
room. FltzsimmOns grinned anaply
and the guests In the dining room re-
sumed breathing.
Julian declares this afternoon that
Stuart had offered a purse Of so, 900 for
fight at FL Paso on Nov. ~ and added
that he had accepted the Offer. Brady
says he has herd nothing Of 1t.
Both Corbett and Fitzsimmons' cases
are postponed until tomorrow. Chancel-
llor Martin this afternoon Issued q tenn
porary injunction restraining all the
pugilists, their hackers and trainers, the
Hot Springs Athletic club and the OIL.
GERS of Hot Springs from bringing on
any fight.
This settles any fighting in Arkansas
at least for twenty days, when the writ
Is TetuTHauie. -,
Hot Springs, Ark, Nov. 1.-The
whole fight appears to be up. Little
Rock advices say Fitzsimmons starts
for the east tonight The visiting
sports are packing up, likewise tho New
York correspondents.
/, Fitz's Cash Attochcd.
New York. Nov. Phil Dwyer today
turned over to Murray" Friend $4,000.
the share Of Fitzsimmons side bet for
his fight with Corbett. which the Flor
ida Athletic club failed to pull ON on
schedule time.
As soon as the money was turned
over, Messrs. Ide and Waters, repre-
senting the Syracuse law firms Of Ide &
! Ryan. and McLennan, Waters d NC
Lehman, Immediately served an attach
ment against 1t for $4,000 for legla ser
vices rendered Fitzsiminons In his
trouble in Syracuse.
Anothe rattachment Of $500 has also
been served against the money turned
over by Dwyer by the Metropolitan Job
Printing company. - :
+, .sAs' Friend hoidSa 5000 attachment
against Fitzsimmons' share o< the 5000
forfeit by the Florida ATHLETIC club.
Titksinjti0fis VIII 6hly De sAble,,to hold
about 1900 out Of the n. $40. Applica-
ti6n viii be- made to have the 5000 In
Friends hand turned over to the sheriff
pending O. trial of the action, ,-- ,..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02
DEATH OF MRS. GRIFFIN.
Funeral VIII Take Place Monday Morn.
Ing 0t n O'cIOck

Funeral VIII Take Place Monday Morn.
Ing at o O'clock.
Mrs. Catharine Griffin died yesterday
at her home, 1912 Jackson street, after
an illness OF several months. She was
one of the old residents of the West
Side and had a large CIRCLE of friends
by whom her death viii be sadly res
gretted. GlffE n -. -
She is survived by three children,
Mary. John and p. F., Griffin, the last
named was q member of the Arm Of
Davies & Griffin. The funeral will take
place on Monday morning at 0 o'clock
from the home. A requiem mass will be
celebrated in st. Patrick.s church and
interment will be made in Hyde Park
Catholic cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02
'ChicaRo CONVENTION nc cuouuccd.

Philadelphia, Nov. l--Diyision No. 10 Of
the Ancient Order of Hihernlans of this
csty, has adoPtsd resolution condemning
held In Chicago. Sept. rs. 2e and q in
pasgtng-a resolution calling for the or.
eAnlsation Of Irish military companies
everywhere with the avoked purpose Of
againet Hngland. The local order ais6
passed . reeolution repudiating the coIYs
veutaon ct chicagQ a. upauthorlsed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02
wilkes. perrean blows. On, tho CA.

brooklyn, N. r, Nov. 1.-James Gar
rett, IS years old, Of WilkessD Barre Pa,
early this morning hired a room at tlthe
Long Island hotsl: ~ EIateu.h svsnue:
found in his room unconScious from gas.
he was taken to the Seney 'hospi tai, where
ho waS stili unconscious at Midnight The
police are making an inestigAklen. li
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02

Paris. Nov. Liza the cfbinet aferne0
ysstsrda:y BY lL,1s q 1poufg:sis: r. Y y q 1ishaTd q
q jSssn 3Ss mi e sso sd e @.1lsfsf &
Is aialstty 81 WoTsilp. n
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02
EXTRAORDINARY
FUR VALUES

That we have ever seen
In this or any other
city. The skins are
perfectly m a t c h e d
throughout, the trim
mings are the finest,
and skilled workman
ship can produce no
better results in finish,
cut, etc.
80.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02

Beautiful line Of Ladies' and Gents
Umbrellas. comprising all latest style
handles
200 adies' Umbrellas (26 inch) SILK
Gaorla5 Paragon Frame. Natural Ham
dies In Acacia, Weichsel and Oak,
PRICE 800.
100 Children's School Umbrellas,
large assortment Of handles: PRICE
A cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02
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No. L..

IS Handsome Wool
Seal Capes, lined
= throughout with heavy
Satin Rhadame, extra
wide sweep,full length,
deep storm collar; i'm a
word, an ideal and
perfect Winter Wrap,
/ matchless for hard SER
vice. We warrant these
Ncapes worth fully SIS.
f2sis!.' f2iss. $1,000
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02

There Is not the rer Aot-
ct possibility Of our be mo
able to duplicate the
high class garments a
the figures quoted above
When they are gone this
Bargain opportunity goes
with them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-02

rs Ch0 icest Electric
Seal Cat pes, latest cut,
extra lo4g, deep OPP
;possum ktorm Collar
and Edg ng, superb
Satin Linl hg. etc. In
the ordinaf = way you
could not pa clssibly buy
y these rich parnents
under sas.oo.K
R'''';:' R''''''' $500
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-02
Horse auction at Gafford's stable 10 o'clock today.
COVERED WITH BLACK
Was the Red Flag of the Chicago 4rchists
 Fiery Speeches.

Chicago, Sept. 1.-The sociafistic labor party carried their red emblem through the streets today, but it's color was con cealed by a covering of black. They held a celebration this afternoon in the back yard of a saloon on Clybourn ave- nue. at which Oscar Neebe and Michael Schwab, two of the anarchists pardoned by Governor Altgeld, and Lucy Parsons were present. The day was made the oc- casion for the presentation to the party of a handsome red flag by the wives and daughters of socialists. On the grounds it was unfurled amid great cheering, but it was not waved, in obedience to orders from the mayor.
 The gathering of socialists, some of whom declared themselves to be anar- chists and others who would be insulted with any other name, was not so large or enthusiastic as similar assemblages have been.
 The speakers were M. V. Britzius and Michael Schwab.
 After the presentation of the flag MT Breitzius denounced Mayor Swift for in terfering with the right to march through the streets with red flag, "the symbol of socialism"
 MT. Schwab said his followers would succeed if a hundred thousand of them were thrown into prison. He urged those present not to go home and sleep but to rally their people and teach their chil- dren to fight against oppression.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-02
DIVISION NO. 3
Ancient Order of H bernians Formally Organ ized in This City-LiSt of
 Officers.

"Friendship, Unity and True Christian Charity" is the motto of the Ancient Or der of Hibernians.
 The order has thrived wonderfully in this state the past few years, and divis- ion No. 8, which was organized by State President D. B. Sullivan here yesterday bids fair to materially aid in bringing the order into greater prominence.
 There were already two divisions in this city and the addition of another makes the order the Stronger both in point of vantage and beneficial results.
 There are now eleven divisions in the state, six of which were organized by MT. Sullivan, and all of them are in a prosperous and healthy condition.
 The officers of division No. 3, as elected and obligated yesterday are as follows:
 Charles A. Breen, president.
 Thomas A. Donahue, vice-president.
 John P. Mclaughlin, recording secre- tary.
 John Gahan, financial secretary.
 Martin Eagan, treasurer.
 James J. Boggan, sergeant-atarms.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-02
The Worlds Fair Tests showed no baking powder so pure or so great in IeaV- ening power as fhe Royal.
 TERSElY TOLD.
Ben M. Jacobs 6 Bros. sell furniture

Ben M. Jacobs 6 Bros. sell furniture.
 Two thousand five hundred pairs of ladies', misses and gentlemen's fall and winter shoes, bought at all prices, re- ceiVed. Ladies and gentlemens summer shoes will be sold for the next few days regardless of cost or price. T. c. King, 2026 First avenue.
 Lyman & Stone are moving their im- mense stock of books and stationary, toys, etc, to 2012 First avenue, where they will be pleased to welcome their friends and customers, and will sell from their large stock cheaper than ever. Give them a call in their beautiful new quarters They will occupy three stories of this large house after September 1. Slit
 A married lady of an artistic turn makes this uggestion: That a tableau be formed of the flag presentation scene at Lakeview, with the angel of peace Towering overhead and that photographs be taken and sold for the benefit of the veterans home. Such photographs would doubtless sell readily, for it was a historic scene, and well worthy of pres ervation