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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16

In order to open the street to its full
width: awarding to p +. Mulligan the
contracts for constructing the sewers
on Penn avenue. Hyde Park Avenue and
SHETLAND street and Capouse avenue
and l.arch street; directing the city en-
gineer to give plans and estimates for
opening Prospect avenue from Palm
to Genet streets: striking of the assess
ment against the Hyde Park Catholic
cemetery; directing the street commis-
sioner to repair Meridian, Hampton and
Eynon streets and charge the expense
to the judgments and incidentals; d.
recting the Scranton Traction company
to repair Elm street; directing the es-
Inmates committee to include In the an
nual appropriation ordinance an item
providing for culvert from the pres
ent culvert over the Mt. Pleasant ra-
vine to the private culvert at the Mt.
Pleasant colliery; directing the city en-
gineer to give plans and an estimate
for u pipe drain on Cedar avenue from
Elm street to Stafford Meadow brook
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
PERSONAL.

G.. B. Green, of Bellevue. is in Provi-
dence. X. |.
Y. &. Snover and family have gone to
Lake Helen, Fla, for the winter.
Mrs. G. b. Bentley Is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. y. II. Shafer. at MOntrose.
Miss Kate Mackey. of New York and
formerly of this city. is visiting friends
here.
Mrs. II. II. Franklin will spend the win
ter in Schenectady with her daughter, Mrs.
W. A. fiersor.
Miss Davidson has returned to her home
In WilliamspOrt after II visit with Mrs.
NJ. W. Lowry. of Clay avenue.
q. A. Powers, of Cleveland. one OF the
Oldest attaches of the Lake Shore, Michi-
gan and Southern Railroad company. and
Mrs. OPwers are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. II.
r.. Paine. Mrs. Paine and Mr.. Powers are
sister and brother.
Miss Kate NJ. McManama, of ll2O Null
berry street, and J. D. Slattery. of Brook
lyn. n. y, were married at 3 o'clock yes
terday morning by Rev. j. j. B. Feeley in
st. Peters cathedral. \ reception fol-
lowed at the brides home. on Mulberry
street. The couple will i've in Brooklyn.
. Benno Cohen, of New York. Is visiting
his mother and sisters at their home, ON
Linden street
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
DEATHS EXCEEDED BIRTHS
That Is khat the Board of Health
Report Shows.
MALES THE MOST PLENTIFUL
Stattstiss Show That tho Number Of Fe-
males Born in the City During
the Year 1895 Was Less tho
Number OF tue Steruer Sex.

There were more males than females
born in this city during 1895 and the
deaths exceeded the births by small
margin. according to the annual report
Of the board of health which Secre-
tary Briggs is at present compiling for
publication.
Another remarkable fact shown by the
secretary's figures is that the number Of
births Is steadily on the decrease since
1892 when 1.4s9 births were recorded.
In 1893 there 1.726 births. of which S91
were males and 1886 females: in 1894 the
birth record droped to 1,620. males num-
bering SOC and females S14. and last year
there was again q decrease only 1.557
births being reDorted divided between
the sexes In the proportion of 795 males
to 762 females. AS the rules requir-
ing accurate returns of births, etc.
We're more stringently enforced last
year than in the previous years. 1t is
apparent that Scranton will do well
to encourage immigration II il hopes to
make good showing at the next CEN
sus.
Births of the Year BY Months.
The appended figures show in detail
the births by months: January, males
64 females II. total 1876; February. males
81, females "a. total l2l; March, males
81, females 65. total l24; April. males 49.
females AZ. total 81; May. males 73, fe-
males I3, total l46; June, males %, fe-
males Il. total $50; July. males 81. fe-
males ~, total 153; August. males, 6o.
females 90, total l25: September, males
-, females a. total ~; october, males
10. females 81. total 13l; November.
males s.. females "a, total 159; December,
males "A, females g., total 143. Total.
males 795, females 49,
A gratifying fact deduced from the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
TITLE TO Lake WIN0LA
Case Affecting the Issue Argued in
Superior Court.
REHEARSING ANCIENT HISTORY
Tracing Title Back to King Charles II. OF
En.iand-Th0 MOosic Crossing Arsn'
mcnt Ended before NOOn-TwO
Other Lackaw wanna Cases Heard.

In superior court yesterday a case
was argued which affects the title to
Lake Winola. The Lake Winola asso-
citation IL the appellant and Mott ana
others the appellee. Some years ago
an action in ejectment was begun In
the common pleas court of wyoming
county for the ownership OF the lake
and when 1. came to trial compul-
sorry non-suit was granted because the
sheriff's. return of the writ was not
sworn to.
The appellant was represented by
Attorneys w. f. and c. +. Little. of
Wyoming. and the appellee by Con-
gresham T.. j. Jordan and c. o. Der
SINNER of Tunkhannock. Ancient his
tory figured in the argument. The
charter of King Charles III to William
Penn was quoted.
When court convened the hearing of
the case of the Delaware and Hudson
Canal company against the Scranton
and Pittston Traction company was
resumed. 1t ended before noon. Then
the case of John j. Jones against Cor
nelius Wands was argued. The case
was tried in Lackawanna courts twice.
Jones originally owned team of
horses and a wagon which he leased to
Wands with the understanding that the
latter would purchase them outright
after certain time according to GER
tain bargain. While he had the outfit
in his possession he got into financial
trouble and the constable sold him out.
The question Is the validity of the sale.
Attorney H. NJ. Hannah argued for the
appellant and Attorney II. II. Patter-
son for the other side.
North End Trespass Cnsc.
The next case argued was one in
which Thomas Sanders and James II.
Jenkins are appellants and Thomas
before Judge Edwards in the local
courts. During the fall of the year 1891
the defendants. Thomas Sanders and
James II. jenkins occupied lot of land
in the North End ON Bright avenue.
Below this lot and lying between 1t and
Parker street. which runs at right
angles with Bright avenue, are three
lots. each 80 feet wide. The central
lot was occupied by the plaintiff, Thom-
as Davidson. The lot of the defendants
was on higher ground and the natural
flow of water has been from the de-
fendant's lot towards Parker street.
The plaintiff claimed that by reason
of the grading of the defendants lot
the waterflOw came thereafter on his
lot. Suit was brought for damages
and the jury gave verdict of 5000. The
defendants who are now the appellants
before the Superior court, allege that
the court below should be reversed be-
cause Judge Edwards refused non
suit and again refused to give binding
instructions. and also that in his charge
he failed to define negligence to the
jury and let them run wild In theii
finding. Attorney A. A. VOsburg APP
peared for the appellant and Attor-
neys c. II. Soper and Joseph O'Brier
| for the appellee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
VERY FLATTERING REPORT.
Splendid show ing ofthc womau's Temple
OF Chicago.


The following report of the COM
mittee of counsel In reference to the
affairs of the Woman's Temple of Chi
cagO will be read with interest by al!
who are concerned in WOman's Christian
Temperance union work. 1t explains
itself:
Chicago ILL.,, Dec. %. 1895.
Mrs. Matilda i. Carse, President Board of
Temple Trustees. Chicago. Ill.
Madam:-The undersigned, appointed by
the Board of Temple Trustees as COM
mittec of counsel in reference to the af-
fairs of the Woman's Temple. having ex-
amined the property and accounts, make
the following statement: We find that the
Temple Building association secured q
most favorable lease for the term of 1873
years. for the sum of $500 per year with
out revaluation on Il piece of realty that
at the present time Is valued at 81 lOOO,C0
by three disnterested experts, and that
the building erected by the association H.
one of the most beautiful and cOmmodious
fire proof buildings in Chicago. AMI favor
ably located with reference to the busi-
ness of the city.
We further find that while the building
became ready for occupancy only shor;
time preceding the panic of 1898, tenants
were secured for enough of its space 20
enable the company during the past two
years of depression to meet all fixed
charges and to retire about $4,000 ~ tioot-
ing debt: and while net earnings above
fixed charges do not leave much for the
stock. We find that the space unoc c.upied
has a rental value Of some $50, 900 per an
mum. which, when occupied, should show
fair returns for the stock.
We find that responsible business men
subscribed and paid for all the capital
stock at par and that you secured an op-
tion on large lot of the stock for twelve
years at par and per cent. INTEREST," and
that at about the time of ;he completion
Of the building, wealthy gentleman of
| this city purchased sufficient stock at par
to have a controlling power In the asso-
citation, and that you purchased from him
sufficient to give you control N The 1850
citation, and issued and sold $500 800 g per
cent. bonds to pay for the same.
The moral value to the interests Of The
Woman's Christian Temperance union of
| the ownership of such 4 building IN thi.
central metropolitan ci:y, We need not
dwell upon; but aside from this, We are
! fully convinced that II the loyal and rhil
anthropic friends of the WOman's Chris
| tian Temperance union are willing 10 put
| into your hands the sum of 1000 withlr.
| six or twelve months, SO that you may stop
| the present Outgo for interest charges. you
will obtain permanent control of the build
| ing, the income from which may fairly he
| expected to increase from year to year
| come to the interests which you represent.
| Respectfully.
James w. Ellsworth
| William f.. Hale,
| John r. Walsh.
| William G. Hibbord,
| Lyman J. Gage,I
y. b. Reany,
II. II. Kohlsaat
r. Il. Jenkins.
j. Hinly Bradley,
Thomas Kane,
ii. A. Delano
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16

The Louisville Journal speaks
as follows Of Killarney" which will be
seen at Davis theater Thursday. Fri
day and Saturday: Killarney. a
pretty romantic Irish drama In four
acts, was presented yesterday afternoon
and last evening at Macauiey's, anc
though the inclement weather kept
away many patrons of the theater
enough enthusiasm was manifested by
the audiences at both performances t.
encourage the players and spur them or
to their best efforts. The story, who's,
scenes are laid in the Emerald Isle
Is one of Irish love and devotion and i
marked with u charming simplicity
that appeals to the sympathies of tn,
audience. Miss Virginia Johnson in tn
double role of kitty Burke and Terry
Doyle, makes a pretty Irish Sweet Col
leen.'"
The Mackay Opera company which
opens tonight at the Academy of Music
Is said to be one of the strongest pop
ular priced operate attractions now
before the public. 1t includes among
it's principals Louise Moore Essie Bar
ton, May Burt, Josie Hart. Frank Nell
son, Jules Cluzette and Will Daniels.
The chorus Is composed of well trained
voices and the costuming of their diff
ferent operas is handsome in the ex-
treme. The opera selected for the
opening Is La Mascotte," with Fra
DiavOlO." pirates of Pen2ance" and
Olivette" to follow. Prices are 10. 20,
80 and 50 cents.
Next Saturday night at the Frothing-
ham will he given over to the production
of 1.-THE Fatal Card" the great Froh-
man success of last season at Palmer's
theater, New York The company is
said to he a very strong one, and Is
under the able direction of Mr.. Julius
Cohn.
Il \ \
T.. NJ. and Joseph Holland. supported
by Mr.. Richard Mansfields Garrick
theater stock company. will present
"A Social Highwayman" at the Froth-
ingham Thursday, January 90.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
PAYMENT OF FEES.
County Commissioners Adopt Resolutions
With Regard to the Matter.

The county commissioners adopted
the following yesterday, which is of
great Importance to all concerned. 1t
is as follows:
Whereas, The criminal court business
OF this county has increased to such an
extent that the payment Of costs and fees
to aldermen. justices. c0nstables and wit
nesses at any time on demand Of the per-
son interested thereto, greatly interferes
with and interrupts all the other business
of the county commissioners office: and
Whereas, 1t is evident that In order to
give the proper attention and considera-
ton to the other branches of county af-
fairs. 1t Is necessary that the payment
of costs and fees in commonwealth eases
be placed, under more systematic regula-
tions; therefore be 1t
Resolved, That Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday until noon of the
second and fourth weeks of each month
are hereby designated as the days for the
payment OF costs and fees to aldermen,
justices. c0nstables and witnesses In com
inonweaith cases for which the county is
or may become liable, except when any Of
said Aforementioned days shall fall on
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
THE POULTRY SHOW.
Opens Under Very Encouraging Auspicc.
in Gn,ntcr'a Hail

Opens Under Very Encouraging Auspicc.
in Samtcr's Hall.
The exhibit of the Scranton Poultry
and Pet Stock association opened yes
terday i'm Samter's hall. corner of
Lackawanna and Penn avenues, and
will be continued until Saturday.
Whether a bird fancier or not. a visit
to the hall will probably repay any per-
son who spends 25 cents for admission.
There are all kinds of poultry, called
birds" by the breeder. from little
pennyweight bantam to huge Wyan-
dotte or Brahma, and they are of all
sizes, colors and varieties. Rabbits,
pigeons, turkeys, ducks, geese and pea
cocks are exhibited. The number Of en-
tries is much larger than was anticipat-
ed and all the available space on the
two upper floors of the building has
been put to use.
During today the judges will complete
making the awards.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
CALLED HER VILE NAMES.

Damages Claimed in the Sum Of $4,000
ns the Result.
A slander suit was begun yesterday
in the office of PrOthonotary Pryor by
Attorney John NJ. Harris for Mrs. Eliza
beth A. Grice against Angis Campbell.
Damages are alleged in the sum of
$1,000. The plaintiff is a married wo-
man and resides with her husband,
Israel Grice, at POI Marion street, In
the Thirteenth ward.
Recently in the presence of three or
four witnesses, the plaintiff alleges that
the defendant called her a murderess
and other terms which reflected seri-
ously on her character.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16

the same day when assessors Of voters
and cOnsta bles make their returns on
which days no costs or fees viii be raid
and that no costs and fees be paid at any
other time except as hereinafter mem
toned.
Resolved, That in order to enable alder
men, Justices and constables 10 comply
with the foregoing resolution the clerk Is
hereby Instructed to notify all said offi-
GERS OF the action Of the commissioners NY
furnishing them with copy of these reso-
lutions which shall go into effect immedi-
afely thereafter
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
INEXPENSIVE BREAK,
Excavation Necessary to Repair tho
Sewer In Front Of the Wyoming.

The broken sewer in front of the Wy
Oming house on Lackawanna avenue,
was unearthed by Street Commissioner
Kinsley's men yesterday and was found
to have settled nearly three feet at the
center of the break. Vt will be neces-
sary to eXcavate for quite a distance
on either side Of the present opening, 1t
is judged, i'm order to uncover all the
damaged pipe. A trench extending from
Wyoming avenue to a point about OPP
posite the Lackawanna avenue en-
trance of the Wyoming will have to be
dug. 1t is thought, to put the sewer in
proper repair.
City Engineer Phillips is now thor
Oughly satisfied that the settling was
caused by the pipe becoming broken
and the gravel being washed away
through the sewer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
FUNDS FOR THE FRIENDLESS.

Not q cent was received yesterday for
The Tribune fund for the Home for the
Friendless. Has this cause already lost
interest for the people of Scranton"
Let us hope not. In the meantime,
this Is The Tribune fund to date:
The Scranton Tribune. 800 90
st. Luke's church, "Tithes".. 90
Mrs. Henry A. Knapp. ....... so 90
G. +. Schwenker. ............. so
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
How to Cure All Skin Diseases. ;

Simply apply "Swayne's Ointment"
No internal medicine required. Cures
tetter. eczema. itch. all eruptions on the
face, hands, nose, etc. leaving the skin
clear. white and healthy. It's great
healing and curative powers are pos
sessed by no other remedy. Ask your
druggist for Swayne's Ointment. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
WHOLESALE BLOCK FIRE.
Chemicals Extinguished u Blaze on tho
Third Floor OF No. %.

An oil stove in Joseph Baser's apart
ments on the third floor of the building
at No. 23 Lackawanna avenue. set fire
to a lace curtain last night at 10 o'clock
but the prompt arrival of the Chemical
engine prevented any serious damage.
The window frame was burned and
some Of the furnishings of the room
damaged. but altogether the loss will
not amount to over $3.50. No water was
used, the fire being extinguished by
means of chemicals.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
NO MORE GRANOLITHIC.
Cement Sidewalks Arc Now Forbidden BY
City Ordinance.

City Ordinance.
The ordinance prohibiting the laying
Of cement sidewalks yesterday received
the approval of Mayor Connell and
thereby became operative. 1t provides
penalties for noncompliance.
Resolutions which also received the
mayors signature were as follows:
permitting the property holders of Kel-
lum court to connect their properties
with the Tenth district sewer: directing
the streets and bridges committee in
conjunction with the city solicitor to
ascertain If the SchOen property on
Jackson street. near Main avenue, en-
croaches on the street, and, If ii does.
to take steps to have it removed, and if
it does, not to arrange for it's purchase
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
DIRECTORS OF DINE bANI
EIlsted ~ Meeting OF the Stock holder.
Held on Tuesday.

The shareholders of the Dime De-
pOsit and Discount bank met Tuesday
and elected the following board Of di-
rectors:
Charles DUPONT Breck, II. G. Brooks,
A. l.. Francois, George Il. Jermyn, T.. j.
Lynett, Solomon Goldsmith, w. J. Lew
Is. NJ. II. Dale. c. II. Schadt, David
Spruks. j. w. Carney, c. s. Seamans,
and James Fitch The directors met
Immediately after the election and or.
ganized by electing Charles DUPONT
Breck, president: r. G. BROOKS, vice.
president: and +. J. Lynett, secretary
AVOID PNEUMONIA, diphtheria and
typhoid fever. by keeping the blood pure,
the appetite good and the bodily health
vigorous by the use Of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla.
HOODS PILLS have won high praise
for their prompt and efficient yet easy ac-
ton.
Pillsslry's Flour mills have a capac-
ity OF =. 500 barrels day. -
Buy the Weber
and get the best. At Guernsey BROS. .
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16

The Home for the Friendless deserves
your help. Save on cigar bills, for q
day or two. and send the amount thus
economixed to The Tribune Home for
the Friendless Fund.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
Ice! Ice!

I will deliver ice on the cars of D.. L.
e. w. r. r. at Scranton, by the car
load, at sixty-five 1851 cents per ton.
William II. Smith,
I" Clark's Green, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
FUNERAL OF EDWARD M'GOrF.
Services at st. Peters Cathedral. Where
Ills Death Occurred.

His Death Occurred.
The funeral services of the late Ed
ward McGoff took place yesterday
morning at st. Peters cathedral, where.
1t will be remembered he expired while
attending mass last Sunday A solemn
high mass of requiem was celebrated
by the rector, Rev. j. A. O'Reilly, with
Rev. y. w. Carmody as deacon and
Rev. NJ. j. Millane as sub-deacon. Fa-
ther O'Reilly also delivered the sermon.
Interment was made In Hyde Park
Catholic cemetery. The pall-bearers
were Patrick OMalley. Anthony Judge,
Matthew Keegan. Michael MOffitt,
Anthony Moffitt and Frank Mangan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16

Have your grocer send you some of
HUYLER'S COCOA AND CHOCO-
LATES with your next order. Once
tried, always used.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16
When Tired Out
Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

1t steadies the nerves. clears the brain
and promotes digestion. Makes a pleas
ant and wholesome beverage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-16

Pillsslry's Flour mills have a capac-
ity OF 800 barrels a day. -
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-22
English Ira dc With Siberia.

1t is now % years since Capt. j.
Virgins commenced his voyages to
the Khara Sea and the estuaries of
the great rivers Yenisei and Obi.
Merchants and capitalists, both in
England and Siberia, having gradu-
ally become convinced that his as
sertion that the Khara Sea was open
for the navigation of vessels special
ly adapted for this work is correct,
and if the Yenisei and Obi are navi-
gable even during a short period OF
the year, extensive trade relations
may be created between Europe and
the whole of Asiatic Russia. The
immense area comprised under the
general term of "Asiatic Russia"
said Capt Virgins at meeting OF
the Anglo Russian Literary Society,
might be brought into commercial
relations with the rest of the world
through the medium of the immense
network of waterways flowing
through south and north.-The
People.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-22
Continued from LIST Page)

the bartender. "Five," said the
bellboy. go back and ask this man
who wants claret cup il he knows
what he's ordering" Now claret
cup is made OF quart OF claret and
is usually served for from four to
six people. But the doctor grew in
dignant when asked if he knew what
he was ordering and said he guessed
he did. So the cup came up, big
bowl, with big array of fruits and
flowers decorating it. "Here, boy"
said the doctor, "take that back. |
ordered claret cup. don't want
boiled dinner"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-22

"Is this 16 to l city?," asked our
San Francisco visitor. at is on
Sunday" answered the kamaaina.
"On Sunday" eyes. Sixteen go
fishing for drinks to one going to
church. We have to get our Sunday
supplies on Saturday from Jim
Dodd.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-22
OTHER PLEASANT DOSES.

Then there are rickeys, juleps,
fixes, punches, egg noggs, high
balls, aips and so on. A rickey has
lime juice in it, and it wants to be
fresh lime juice, right from the
fruit, too. A silver fizz is made
from the white Of an egg, gold fizz
from the yolk Nowadays it is pos
sible to tell where a man stands on
the money question by seeing
whether he orders silver or a gold
fzz. A high ball is made by filling
a small glass half way up with self
yer and then pouring the liquor in
carefully, SO that it will float on top.
Everyone has heard of that famous
drink, the mint julep. 1t is said to
be delicious. Perhaps everyone has
heard of the man in Virginia who
was showing a friend through an
old graveyard, where the stones had
fallen so that it was almost impos-
sible to tell who was buried there.
But the Virginian would say at each
grave "Here lies a man" or "Here
lies a woman" as the case might be.
SLOW can you tell9" queried his
friend. "Why, sah," replied the
scion of the F. F. VS., "When you
see grave with mint growing on it,
sab, that's mans grave, for the
men of Virginia, sab, drink nothing
but mint juleps."