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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06
MELTON MAY BE SHOT.
A Kansas Boy Was Caught on the FIJI
buster Competitor.

CHICAGO, May 4.-owen Melton, one
of the crew of the filibustering
schooner Competitor, captured by the
spauiards. and who is likely to be shot
unless Consul-General Williams inter-
feres is a western man. Melton is on
Iv % years old and his home is at an
obscure town in Kansas, seven miles
from a railroad. There his parents
live. and they are in ignorance OF his
whereabouts and danger.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06

OTTAWA, Ont, May 4.-Advices from
Sitka, Alaska. via Victoria, received by
the government, state that trouble is
imminent between the Indians and
whites over the acquittal of a white
man who brutally killed an Indian,
while an Indian is now awaiting execu.
tion for killing white man on provo
ootion
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06

MADRID, May i.-The correspondent
Of the Imparcial In Havana telegraphs
thet the Spanish colonel, Molina, has
defeated n force of 1900 rebels near
Pablos, capturing the insurgent camp.
The rebel bands in the central districts
are concentrating with the object Of
insisting Mace d
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06

LONDON. May A dispatch received
from Naples by n news agency says
that an anarchist plot to murder King
unmbert has been discovered there,
and that number Of arrests IN con-
lection Herewith have been made.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06

New YORK, May 4.-Heidelbach,
Ickelheimer & Co. will ship sl,S5O,OOO
to 81 500, 900 gold to Europe tomorrow.
IL is announced from Boston that
Kidder, Peabody & Co. will ship $780,
oo0 gold on the German steamer IRON
Now York Tuesday.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06
Failed After ri,Irtv Years.

New YORK, May 4.-George Follet &
Co, wool merchants in the Wool Ex-
change building, have assigned to Mil
ton I. Southland. There are five part
ners in the firm. all with the name of
Follet. The business has been estab-
lished 30 years.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06
Indiana punkard, Going to North Dakota

ANDERSON, Ind, May 4.-The colony
Of Dunkards, comprising 25 of the
wealthiest families in the church in
this county, will leave this week for
North Dakota. They have closed a
deal for 1000 acres OF laud, and each
will be given 80 acres.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06

CHICAGO, May 4.--Judge Windes de-
cided the ejcctment suit of Cook coun-
ty against the city of Chicago for pos
session of the west half OF block ~,
now used as the city hall, in favor OF
the city.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06

NEw YORK, May At was reported
Sunday that the Cuban junta in this
city had received dispatch to the ef'
feet that the steamer Bermuda. bear
ing arms and ammunition to the insur-
gents. had effected landing In Cuba.
The report is denied by President
Palma
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06

BRIpeEToS, N. j., May 4.-fire sun
dav night completely destroyed the
Fortesque house, well-known resort
on the Delaware bay. Loss about slS'-
600. partially insured.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06

LOUISVILLE. KY, May Al. }. NC
Closkey has been relieved of the man
agement of the Louisville Oase
club. Capt. John o'Brien will have
charge until new managers secured
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06

sr. Lou1s, May Airs. Mary
Barads. wife Of Francis x. Barada, OF
the Barads Chic Real Estate Co., was
instantly killed late Saturday night oy
falling down an ELEVATOR shaft at her
residence. 1889 North Grand avenue.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06

ST. Louls-Cattle Fancy export, ts 75a4 10;
fair to choice ssp1d3s5; butchers, % 20 t3. 80
Hogs-Packlng, s3l5d33j; butchers hogs
ss3jd83Y. lights. e. 90 40 Sheep-Prlcss
range at t275a3b); spring lambs, s3.5Ode5o
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06

BosroN, May 4.-Mrs. Kate Stokes
stetson. widow OF John Stetson, late
theatrical manager and millionaire,
died to-day.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06
fIrTr.FouRTH CONGRESS.


WASHINGTON, Nav i-In the senats
the senate bill Go authorize the Mus
kogee; Oklahoma i Western Railroad
70, to eonstrust and operate liue a
railroad through Okiahouia and hi:
llan territories, was passed.
Also bill to renoTe the political dis
abilities of John Taylor Wood.
The conference report on the bill TO
regulate r-iurriages IL the District Of
Coldmbla was agreed t5-ths ssnate
agreeing to all the house amendments.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Call
idem., Fla.), ON December 30, for
select cotflmittce 10 investigate the ef-
forts Of railroad and otllef crrpofa.
tions in Florida to control the election
Of members of congress. was taken
up and referred to the committee ON
privileges and elections by vote of IS
to g.
A motion by Mr.. Turpie (dem., Ind. }
to take up The ipont election case for
consideration was, after opposition on
the part of Mr., Mitchell (repJ Ore:l,
chairman of the committee on
privileges and elections, and after a
failure to fix by unanimous consent
another time TO take II up and press it
TO a vote, Was agreed to-'yeas, 30;
nays, 3l-and the Dupont resolution
was taken up.
After good many propositions and
counter propositions II was finally
agreed to by unanimous cohseilt that
the Dupont case be taken up at the
conclusion of the routine morning
business, after the passage of the river
aud harbor bill, and that its considera-
tion shall be continued and a vote
taken at five o'clock the next day.
The river and harbor bill was then
taken up
HuirsF.
In the house bill was passed au.
thorizing the construction of bridge
over the Illinois river at Grafton, H.
The ontested-election case of Kirby
vs. Abbott from the Sixth Texas dis
trict, was reported with resolution
recommending that Abbott dem, the
sitting member, retain his seat, The
resolution was agreed to-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06

CHICAGO Tho Drover's Journals official quo
tatlons are as follows: Cnttlc-Rccclpts, l9.s
O01 hoad market sstive and strong. Fair to
best beeves, s35O9L 40; stockers and feeders,
" 7sa3pO mixed cows and bulls. sl50d3e0;
Texas, t3cOass5 Hogs-Recelpts. 10000 head:
estimated for tomorrow. 22.0OO head. market
active and sale higher Light. s34la3.e5;
rough packing o.. isdS30. mixed and butch
ers' s3a0a3b7H; heavy packing and shipping,
sa35aA55; pigs, ss9oaS6o. Sheep-Recoipts,
1901 head; market strong Natives. $500
asl; western. s3Oo13s9: Texas, t2.5OQS50;
lambs, s3 2S6t5.c0
KAN3As CITY -Hogs-Llght, % 259l40, me-
dium, tsiOa31o; heavy, t3OoG325; pigs, $500
d3.Ib. Cattle-Native steers, best, 5000
4.i0; fair to good, s3.ood39o; cows and heifers.
best. s300d35O. fair to good, tl.75 %; bulls,
s3O0l3 10; stockcrs and feelers. 1900 h7O;
Texas and western, s2s0aaa5; calves. 5000
300
CiNcINSArI-HoRs-Acti fair to choice
and light, s3.OoG360
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06

NEW YORK, May 4.-Money on call ~
per cent Prime mercantile paper sh16 per
cent Sterling exchange steady, with sct-
ual business In sbankcrs bills at 4s7Ad4ss
for 81 days, and 4ssk a4s9 for demand. Posted
rates, 4ssH a 400 Commercial bills, 4eeh14s7k.
Exchanges ss4, ,e95; balances, 1922. 800
The Mercantile Safe deposit CO. reports silver
bullion on hand. 4s0si ounces; deposited none;
withdrawn none; certificates outstanding. ~.
Bar silver. 6s Mexican dollars. hz@5H
Government bonds steady. State bonds dull
Railroad bonds frm.
Speculation at the stock exchange after II
o'clock was quiet and hrm except for Bay
State Gas and Rubber common. The first
named, on sales to realize profits, receded from
s1h to 29ji, while rubber on pressure OF long
and short stock, fell 10 AN. loss OF ~ per
cent. for the day. The preferred broke az, 70
s4 At noon the general list was Arm in tone,
but Rubber shoHed 10 rsoupsrative ability.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-06

Quotations for middling range as follows: 81
Louis, 7Sc New York, sAc: New Orleans,
nc; Memphis, e-l6c, Charleston, 7hc
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-08-29
Mares ara aassy.

Fuzx 1esr2s zllzht er.oF a. ~
si&sse szaggsi n slzss ifFlng ia . sezf
Eiss ~ q tse applEalnoss & Lo-a--
EseFszE- bsst tsszr szsa5zs-st < IL
Ssszi1 = Eszserazl1y aszzas1tz5 b he
pre-saee "a ~ silehen a o-s g ta1-s
s=Aa1zr-s Cssszess rhieE Atr. y. ?.
eru~feg j. iss-nssefaz. Never s.1o-s
las 20 @--tai a hnqsehola a-tleGs s.sa
o%erss 70 sAs Azersezz psopEs- Il
-eiis .: sight
Essz1 EAaz l. sid x II b q Lzsy uho
has The CGhEaes IL iss boss 4 Aa
ra1eh p1ea~es sith yozr Casfsst- Il
kegs ~ bresz End al oshsr oaassat-
p.srfeesiy clean aal fresh. NJ oook
Wa showing ne !1.f yesterday uhzi a
Laaorsarinz iustifz;i0o il r. Ess Eas
nsAiclng pazsPsfB pc zad bad ,ailsr
her eggs and purnp5riE 70 the tshle, AID
called ne In % sh0E re th1s sh@ had
her sieve ,sugar, sOzr. eiHaauou, not
reg cloves, alI-spice, n1tHseg-zrzser.
egg-h-satsr, knises ass spoo1s right
before her Ia the Cabilat Ard E0aid
not need % leave the table agziz Ehiis
making L. Il surely sases Elasy steps
ezeb hour.
II you have = small kitchen the Cabi.
pct viii rssetieally ealarge It, ~ you
will sse By the experience a a lady
who writes a. follows: .-siy kitchen Il
only Gas aod could hardly turn arJand
in Is satli go: ooe q your Cabinet.
and moved out the wooden bfrs and
cans, and since then have had plenty
u room, for its position On the vail
cannot Be usssd for other things.7
Mr. Crosiss Eili make a large de-
livery Of these Cabinets Ia PrUxers
county about the middle Ok October.
BE sure 70 get one.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-08-29

The amount Of principle that j. in
VOWED in the fight that is being made
on the republican ticket in Denver
by the so-callsd silver republicans Is
well indicated By the news that al
offer has been made 70 the populists
for support Of their sta,e ticket in
return for the privilege Of naming
certain city officials in Denver. Mr.
Stevenson and Mr.. Eddy and their
colleagues aeern 10 be willing TO en-
dorse anybody for governor who will
lot them coatrol the Denver city psf
ronage under his administration. =
Colorado Springs Gazette.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-08-29

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eoaszss,s:s1z u tE@ BryHa eza-paszz
fszsA aaaa a the sza2@ tiaae ssassag
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n.o1sy . =s-s tsss p@zse tkey ksos
viii ssgIor he e1@esssl- Greas SHy
fh4E : to basIs sP essg.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-08-29

Hasf.g raa the PssbI0 d<DoeTat6s
es-.seation, b. praGY Z ~ "a r~r~ozs
Ms. Tssoaazs u. Paster~oz = p0E arna1z
8nz - req ~ eorstnz silver and p,'S9llsf
es-sTsr.1S-ss M. Pzstsrso1 can beBszz
4, rsf,-s ,zr1tes ~ asocth- 10th siEUs-
taasr58ssy zss8 s7nsscntiEssg, han assg
osF.ss nan "a ihs United Stasss-EE.
Ho, Toa are rot on 70 the Prov
ers county CIe7elandite-- They bold
rnersbership in 3 half dorm regularly
organized parties besides several Of
their oSn make.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-08-29

Tie Dezssx barks esossS3 sP t~o
q tie Ssa14isg Ds1ssr zze-rAatils
srs1s tSs. ssek l. or1er 70 z-s n
IL usszi driss >. The ssssern~z, the
Tsase- ssys that the ba4k. had 70 d.
Z, heezsse IL theg hada't eastern
essd.sor. zsigkf have wasted her
n.oasy, sd g0t n first
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-08-29

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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-08-29

The insincerity and hypocrisy Of
tie free silver crowd is well illns-
trnted by the attitude Of the Denver
Times. Two weeks ago it went into
hyterics because IL was announced
that the D. a. X. q. railroad would
support Mckinley. 1t denounced
railroad interference in politics 80
violently that It's frothings resembled
tho account Of an anarchist picnic.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-08-29

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-08
LEbECK & CORN
MOSCOW.

II. l.. Clements, of Wesleyan univer-
sity, is spending few days with his
parents.
Mrs. Myra Stanton, while In Scranton
shopping last Tuesday lost her pocket
hook, containing between $75 and $lOO
dollars.
Miss Matte Kinds. of Moosic, is WIS.,
itlng her grandmother, Mrs. Jane
Kinds.
Miss Mable Dewitt has returned
home after spending several weeks
with friends in Port Jervis.
Mrs. M. B. Posten and Mrs. Frank
Courtright Of Wilkes-Ba are guests
of Hon. and Mrs. ]. l.. LaTouche.
Mrs. William Smell. of Kingston, Is
visiting Mrs. Reuben Brown, on North
Main street.
Mrs. H. l.. Gaige returned home from
Baltimore last week.
Mrs. s. 8. Yeager returned home from
New York city last Monday.
p. G. Moran, of the Scranton News
paper union. was in town last week.
Professor W. b. Miller has purchased
the Flowers estate. which was sold at
public sale last week.
Mrs. Levi Biesecker died on Wednes-
day. Funeral was held on Friday. In
terment was made at Dunmore
Among those who visited Scranton
on Monday from this place were: w. r.
Clements. j. Il. Loveland. Albert Sayre,
Mrs. Arch Decker, Miss Alice Scanlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Scanlln visited
Scranton on Sunday.
Miss Mary Finn was a visitor in
Scranton on Friday.
Mrs. George Watts is quite seriously
Ill.
G. P. Vanbrunt will soon add a new
shingle mill to his already large lum-
Der manufactory.
Arthur Depew was visitor in Scran.
ton Friday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-08
TAYLOR.

William Thomas. Of Union street. is
building a home for himself al South
Taylor.
John Thomas. Of Grove street, is
erecting an addition to his home.
The Easter services which were dis
pensed with last Sunday at the Metho-
dist Episcopal church owing to- the alb
sence Of their pastor, Rev. King, will be
held next Sunday evening. They are
Of very interesting nature and will
certainly be enjoyed by all who attend.
Rev. w. II. Holmes. who was rendered
q call by the Parsons Congregational
church recently, has accepted 1t and
expects to begin in this his first charge
and his invery soon. Mr.. Holmes Is a
young man Of q, and his inclinations
since boy tended toward the ministry.
His privileges Of education have been
very narrowly limited, having always
been obliged to earn his daily bread by
the sweat of his brow.
Miss Lizzie Williams, who Is teach
ing at kiZer's, spent Easter and the
forepart of the week with her parents,
Thomas Williams and wife, Of South
Taylor
Edward Harris, our prominent young
butcher, spent Easter and the fore part
of the week with friends at Nanticoke.
The teachers will receive their
monthly stipend this evening.
A gang of men employed by the
Traction company. is making great i'm
provements on the road; that bad
piece" at South Taylor.
David Davis and wife, Of Meadow
Brook, are moving into Cummings
block on Main street.
Next Tuesday evening Mary Coone-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-08
OLD FORCE.

The Ladies' Aid society will meet at
the home of Mrs. E. Barnes this after
noon.
William Carey has recently opened a
stone quarry on his property and Is fur
nishing large quantities of stone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Drake and George
Stafford attended the funeral of an aunt
in Brooklyn on Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. Z. l.. Santee returned
home from Binghamton on Tuesday.
Mr.. Santee returns to this place for an
other year.
The Easter services rendered in the
Brick kchurch by the Sunday school
passed off very pleasantly, and the au-
dience was we'll pleased.
The Welsh Baptist Sunday school
held their second anniversary on Sun.
day. A very pleasing programme was
rendered, consisting Of singing and
recitations.
Revs. Craven and Wright, of Wilkes
Barre. We're the guests Of Rev. w. g.
Funk on Monday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-08
LE RAVSNiLCE.

Miss Nettie Garfield spent few days
last week with relatives at Laceyville.
H. A. Bosworth. of the firm of J. P.
and H. A. Bosworth. general merchants.
started Monday for New York city for
the purpose Of purchasing spring and
summer goods. Their millinery depart
ment which will soon be opened. win be
under the able charge Of Miss Mat
thews, an experienced trimmer, Of
Nichols, N. Y.
New maple syrup is now being
bought In our markets at 80 cents
gallon.
Latest reports say that potatoes are
selling for six cents bushel at Orwell,
this county.
Mrs. Camclia Moore is confined to the
house by serious illness.
On account Of the bad condition Of
the roads, the Towanda stage has been
drawn by three horses.
q. W. Beecher Is preparing to open
confectionery store.
w. d. Marsh has closed his harness
shop and is succeeded by Il. l.. Chaffee,
who has moved into the Nichols build
ing.
Lafayette Dimmock, timer for Bailey
and Son, has moved his family into the
Lewis house on South Main street.
Mrs. T. r. Wamoch and Miss Jennie
accompanied by Miss Clara Woodruff.
Episcopal Conference in Binghamton,
n. Y.
Mrs. DR.. Cook is visiting relatives in
Towanda for q few days.
The hour of the Endeavor societies
and preaching services have been
changed to half an hour later, which
will continue during the summer
months.
The warm sugar social given by the
Junior Endeavorers at the Congrega-
tional Mause last Wednesday evening
was well attended, the proceeds being
about SIG.
J. L. Shoemaker, ESQ.,. Of Waverly, N.
Y, was on business trip In these
parts the forepart of last week.
At meeting Of our borough council, a
few days ago, the following officers We're
chosen for the ensuing year: Clerk, G..
T.. Billings; treasurer. w. d. Johnson;
street commissioner, j. H. Johnson; fire
warden, Z. J. Clark.
Rev. DR.. Davies. who lately resigned
as pastor of the Congregational church
at Meath, moved his family to Rome
last week. where he will have the Pres
bytery circuit which includes Orwell
and West Warren.
Miss Sarah Anderson, Of Myersburgh.
who has been mistress at the lie Rays
vile House for a few years past, returns
to her home this week.
Mrs. Randolph Buster has been con-
fined to the house with a severe cold for
several days past.
Edward Hire has moved his family
from Liberty Corners to this place. We
understand he is to take charge Of the
Rumerfield stage route soon.
j. +. Miller. formerly of this place,
has moved from Philadelphia to At
lantic City, N. j., where he will again
take up his position as general agent
for the Union Transfer Co.
Miss Alice Garfield started for New
York city Saturday. stopping for short
visit at Tunkhannock.
Mrs. b. II. Beardsley and Mrs. w. D.
Johnson went to Philadelphia Monday
for a visit with friends and relatives.
Mrs. Beardsley will make purchase to
eriaree her millinery stock.
Wallace Abbott Is in Philadelphia on
business trip.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-08

Frank Heffron. as Hugh Mannering.
the villain. was q strong and impressive
character. Miss Nellie Gallagher, In
her part to perfection. Miss Mamie
Murphy made a charming and graceful
Mrs. Russell. and Miss Genevieve Gil
lispie was applauded whenever she
made her appearance. After the per-
formance a social was given in the
Club Of 's5's rooms, which was largely
attended.
The school board met Tuesday even
ing In the central school building All
the members were present. No busi-
ness Of importance was transacted.
John Hun. of Providence. was a caller
In town yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-08
HONE CE.

At last the postofflce fight that has
been raging fer several months past
has been settled, and Miss Mary Gerety
he's received the appointment as post
mistress. The eTpointmcnt can hardly
be said to be popular one as the new
woman craze has not gained a very
great foothcld in Honesdale as yet. The
local Democracy are grinding their
knives and looking for gore rs they
feel that there has been treachery by
some Of the bigger guns" between here
and the white house..
The following vestrymen were elect
ed on Monday evening at Grace church
to serve for the ensuing year: f. H.
Baumann, w. NJ. Gardner. Homer
Green, r. W. Ham. E. b. Hardenbergh
A. c. Lindsay. d. H. Menner, H. q
Russell, w. F.. Suydam and ]. N
Welch.
The last subscription dance for the
season was held at Central theater last
evening and proved a very enjoyable
affair.
Ray Hardenbureh returned this
morning to his studies at Chester.
Fred Hand. of Scranton. and T. G.
Kennard, Of Hawley, spent last night
in town.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-08
Personal AND OTHER ITEMS

The arm of Bert Weed, which was in
jured on the railroad last week, was
amputated yesterday afternoon by DR..
H. c. Wheeler.
NJ II. Sullivan has received notice
from his attorneys, c. A. Snow & Com
pany that patent has been granted
for his carpet holder Mr.. Sullivan will
endeavor to have the city take hold of
his invention and manufacture the car
pet holders.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. John
McCawley, Of River street.
An exhibition was given by the Sages
at Woods business college yesterday
afternoon.
Misses Annie Burke and Annie Bar
rett, Of this city. attended the Charity
ball at Scranton last evening.
NJ. B. Madigan, jeremiah Walsh and
James Fox will represent the Knights
Of Father Matthew at the Diocesan
convention which will be held at Free
land. May 20 and 81.
j. s. Bates. who was operated upon
for appendicitis, Is somewhat worse.
Miss Anna Doyle. of Mill street, Is
making an extended visit with friends
in Williamsport.
Mrs. Arthur Howell is spending a few
days with Honesdale relatives.
Miss Clara White. of South WASH
the past month in Binghamton, N. Y,
has returned.
James Kerins. of Oneonta, Is visiting
friends In this city,
Miss Name Devine. Of the West Side,
has returned after q few days visit
with Scranton friends.
Marcus Duty, of this city. attended
the Charity bail at Scranton last even
ing. l..F
Hugo Schlmpff, former resident Of
this city. who Is now travelling with
the "McKenna's Filtration" comp.ny.
was In this city yesterday renewing ac-
quaintances.
Mrs. John Murray Cobb. who broke
her ankle some time ago and used It
too soon. had her foot amputated yes-
terday afternoon.
Miss Mamie Ruddy. OF Powdsrly
street, is visiting friends In Jermyn.
Mrs, r. c. o'Connell ana Miss Ellen
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-08
WANT PROFESSOR GREGORY.
Eastou Makes Our Townsnan q Very
Flnttcring Offer.


A very flattering compliment has
been paid to one of Carbondale's most
progressive citizens, Professor w. p.
Gregory, principal of Woods Business
college.
The compliment was from the people
of Easton, who desire Mr.. Gregory to
return to that city and assume control
of the commercial department of the
public schools. a committee consisting
Of William II. Warner was sent to this
city by the board of control to inter-
view Mr.. Gregory and obtain. If pos
sible, his return. He brought with him
a petition signed BY every one of the
board and by over two hundred citi-
Zens.
Mr.. Gregory. however, to the great
delight of his many friends, and espe-
cially to his pupils, declined the tempt
ing offer He has centered his affec-
tions upon Carbondale. which he will
make his permanent home. Mr.. Greg
ory. during his short residence here,
has showed himself to be an earnest
worker in all things that pertain to the
advancement Of the city. We should
be sorry to lose him.