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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-14
SEASON OPENS THURSDAY.
The CracNcrjacks win Meet Scranton on
the both

The base ball cranks are waiting I'M
patiently for the opening of the sea-
son in this city which will occur on
Thursday. The warm weather of yes
terday sent them off into nervous at
tacks which kept them wishing 1t
would commence sooner They are
very anxious to see what our club can
do together. but they need not be un-
easy on that account. for our team this
year will far exceed that of last.
Patchen arrived yesterday and the
team. with the exception of Sales. have
| reported
The first game will be on Thursday
with the Cuban Giants. On April "a
| and - Carbondale will go to Scranton.
What Is looked forward to with great
| est interest Is the game between Car
hnndale and Scranton on April 29. The
| loo al team is composed Of the Scranton
| 1894 team. and this will secure large
| attendance.
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MOOSIC.

meeting of the ladies and gentle
men connected with MOosic Hose COM
pany No. will be held i'm McMilan's
hail ON Tuesday evening to consider the
arrangements made to hold Il fair for
the benefit of the company.
Abel Storms. of Main street, sus-
tanned some severe bruises from a fall
from a ladder.
The Moosic Powder company have
shut down their works in this place for
an indefinite period.
S. +. Price was a visitor in Scranton
yesterday on business
Thomas Law, of Archibald, was a
visitor In town yesterday
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-14
PERSONAL AND OTHER ITEMS

Frank Berry. of Wilkes Barre, spent
Sunday with his parents. Mr. and Mrs.
j.. s. Berry, of Canaan street.
A. w. Corbin. manager of the West
| ern Union. spent Sunday with his par
| ents in cambridge. N. Y.
Professor Doty spent Sunday in this
| city.
Ben Brill is very ill al. his home on
| Brook street.
Edwin Brock. Of Susquehanna. for
merlv of this city, called on friends
here Saturday
Thomas Holsted, of Dundaff. was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert White of
South Washington street Sunday.
James F.. Early is in New York city
| selecting stock for the summer and fall
| trade. The new store Of Early & Pid-
geon will be opened next week.
Professor j. +. Crowell is visiting in
Cory. Erie county. He will return to
| this city the latter part of the month
| and will give cOncers at Bradford and
other places on his return trip.
| Miss Margaret Butler. of Moosic. is
visiting her sister. Mrs. John Sullivan,
of South Main street.
A son of c. Gift Is sick with catarrh-
al sore throat.
Miss Cora Dean and Miss Lott, of
Honesdale, spent Sunday with Miss
Charlotte Giles of Lincoln avenue
| David Hughes,o Wilkes Barre. spent
| Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Warren
| Tappan. of Farview street.
| William Walker. of Binghamton
called on friends here yesterday.
Paul WentZ. of Staten Island, has
accepted position with the Star Steam
Dye works.
Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Miss Florence
| Williams and William w. Williams, OF
No. 4, and Mrs. w. Cox. of this city
| spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Eu.
gene Shaffer. of Waymart.
Miss Clara Maroney, of Susquehan.
ma. Is visiting friends in this city.
Miss Name Finnen. of Dunmore, Is
the guest of her aunt Mrs. Jacob Scher.
| merhorn. of Dundaff street.
Miss Branch. of Port Jervis, who has
been the guest of Miss Elizabeth GU
maere, of Hotel Anthracite for the pas
two weeks. has returned home.
Miss Josephine Burr. of Church street
has returned from visit with friend.
In Binghamton.
The Easter offerings at st. Rose.
church amounted to S1.207.
Miss Aida Cotter. of Dundaff street
has accepted position with Miss Mar,
O'Grady, of Salem avenue.
Misses Mary, Lydia and Mimi,
Pruzer. of Wilkes Barre, were tn,
guests of Miss Hattie Berry, of Canaan
street, Sunday.
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BURIAL OF >. ]. BATES.
The Funeral Services Held at tho Ia pits
Church.

Many of the friends of the late
Samuel J. Bates turned out yesterday
to pay their last tribute to him whom
they loved and respected. The funeral
was held from the residence on Park
street. from where the cortege proceed
ed to the Baptist church. where the SER
vices over the remains were held. The
services We're conducted by the Rev.
r. T.. Jcpson. pastor of the church.
Mr.. Jepson preached a very touching
sermon which contained much sympa-
thy and consolation for the bereaved
ones
Three members of the Shield of Hon.
or and Loyal Knights of America. of
which the deceased was member bore
the remains to the grave, at Maple
wood cemetery. The floral offerings
We're very beautiful.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-14
GUILT ADMITTED.
Two Boardcrs Acquitted Of tho Charge
Arc TO IIc RcarrcStcd.

David Jenkins. saloon keeper Of
NanticOke and his two boarders,
George w. Robinson and David Lewis,
went to Glen Lyon on Easter sun
day to visit friends. Robinson and
Lewis returned before Jenkins and find
ing the house locked, entered through
a window. jenkins returned later in
the evening and next day discovered
that $3.50 in money, a watch and ring
were missing. Jenkins suspected his
boarders and went before Squire
Powell. where he secured a warrant
and had the men arrested. At the hear
ing there was no positive proof of their
guilt. and they We're discharged.
Officers Thomas and Farrell. of Nam
ticoke. got hold of Robinson. and it Is
said he made admissions tending to
incriminate Lewis and himself.
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QUIET WEDDING.
Hiss Eliza Lake and Pearl Bunncll Joined
for ifo

Miss Eliza Lake and Pearl Bunncll Joined
for Life.
A quiet wedding took place Sunday
night at the residence of Alderman
Bunnell. No. % South Birkett street.
The contracting pap'ties were Pearl
Bunnell. son of the alderman and Miss
Eliza Lake. who resides near Crystal
Lake. No one outside of the immediate
family knew of the affair which will
be a great surprise to the friends OF
the young couple.
The ceremony was witnessed only by
the relatives of the groom.
The young people will reside for the
present with the groom's father. They
will dispense with a wedding trip.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-14
CARbONDALE.

iReaders will please note that advertise
ments. orders for job work. and items Tor
publication lef: at the establishment OF
Shannon & Co.. newsdealers, North Main
street. will receive prompt attention: o.
nce open from s a. m. to 10 D. III.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-14
ROOF THINNING AND SOLDERING

All done away with by the use of HART
MANS PATENT PAINT, which consists
of ingredients well-known to all. 1t can be
applied to tin. galvanized tin. sheet iron
roofs, also to brick dwellings, which will
prevent absolutely any crumbling. crack
Ing or breaking OF the brick. 1t will out
last timing of any kind By many years,
of the cost OF timing. Is sold by the Job
or pound, Contracts taken by
, ANTONIO HARTMANN, 627 Birch st.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-14
PLYMOUTH TRAGEDY.

John Nice Is the Victim-hc Lived a Week
After Brutal Beating.
John Nice, who was so brutallv as
saulted in a fight at Welsh Hill, Ply
mouth, on Monday night last, died at
3 o'clock yesterday morning.
Three men are implicated in the MUIR
der and one. Mike Pushka, was landed
In Jail on Saturday. The Others, it is
supposed, went to Carbondale to seek
work. and warrants are issued for their
arrest.
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~ dozen of mems web suspenders.
worth l3r., - .
LEADERS PRICE, loc.
q dozen of mems mixed seamless half
hose. worth lUc.. ...- ~
A. dozen Of children's and boys heavy
ribbed fast black stockings, hubie
knees, full seamless, sizes to si.,
LEADERS PRICE. 1.i.c.
" pieces all-wool fancy weave crepon
in all the new spring. colorins' real
LEADERS PRICE, l9c.
81 pieces of all-wool sergeS, also fancy
weaves in spring dress fabrics, resu-
~ LEADERS, PRICE, 2sc.
10 pieces of black figured brilliantine
worth 25r.,
LEADERS PRICE, lie.
pieces of black wool serge. thesreSu-
lar 25c. quality, , N
LEADERS PRICE, lsc.
All of our finest fancy wash silks that
have been ioc,
CHOICE OF THE LOT, 29c.
~ pieces of French orsandies, very
LEADERS PRICE. Ne
20 pieces of fine colored dimites, war
rauted fast CUlorS.
LEADERS PRICE. 12'.c
i pieces of white checked muslin for
aprons,
LEADERS, PRICE, &C.
~ dozen Lieachcd turkish Dath low
els worth lJC..
LEADERS PRICE, loc
10 dozen of beached bath towels, n
LEADER's PRICE, zoe
20 piecs of cotton toweing.
LEADERS PRICE, 2i.r
- LEADERS, PRICE, &c
pieces Of extra quality table linen.
LEADERS PRICE, DC
% pieces Of Hin Al bleached muslin,
LEADERS PRICE, So. \ YARD
40 pieces Fruit of the Loom, yard
vide, blcached muslin,
LEADERS PRICE, &C.. A YARD
in our Millinery department We guar
anteee prices TO be just as low as in
all other departments. Bear in mind
we have stylish up-to-datc hats from
Sl.sS and upward.
Also fine flowers from 2jc. bunch up,
and fancy ribbons from lOc. II yard
We guarantee to give you satisfaction
in every particular.
IL pieces of iU-inch French batiste,
LEA DER'S PRICE. 12'ac
Special sales of Swiss embrsidcry in
four widths AT Siac lUr, l2c. and
l5c.. worth exactly double.
We will checfully give you samples for
comparison ana You will he con-
V!rCed that We offer these goods fol
half price.
Co ladies' figured brilliantine skirts,
lined throughout, velvet facing,
LEADERS PRICE. $l.25
100 children'S navy reriers sizes 1 to
LEADERS PRICE, 59c
- dozen of ladies' laundried percalc
shirt waists in all sizes, good value,
11S.
LEADERS PRICE. Ssc
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CLARK'S GREEN,

The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth.
odist church, will tender to the Rev
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-14
!. THE
LEA ADER R
1A-126 Wyoming Ave.
1N-126 Wyoming Ave.

Are showing the most complete
assOrimentS of all the newest and
choicest collection OF Millinery.
VlOakS, Suits, Cupcs, Separate
Skirts, Silk and Wash Waists.
Dress Goods, Silks and i'm fact
everything appertainins to il first.
GLASS establishment.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-12
NEWS OF The TRIBUNAL.
HOW HIS HONOR DISPOSED OF
THE CASES IN DISTRICT COURT
Two Gay Reve!ers From the Fifth City Go
Down in Their Pockets and Pay For Fun.

Judge Shove presided I'm the District
Court this morning and disposed OF foan
cases, and in each case various forms oi6odZ
toxicants were responsible for the (sence
OF the individual.
lOfficer Hill heard an u,s6shal sound on
Main street last evening and found on in
vtstigation it proceeded from Michael
dahagan, a shoemaker from Providence.
Michael paid $2 and costs this morning.
James Carroll, laborer pleaded guilty
tdthe charge of conduct generally disor-
dety, Carroll will spend the winter and
part Of the spring at cranston.
John lord it will be remembered wanted
a trial yesterday and wanted it quick, he
also pleaded not guilty to the charge of
being a common drunkard. A change
had come over the spirit of Johns dreams
this morning for he desired to change his
plea to guilty and wasn't at all particular
about the trial part of the question. June
roses will be getting in shape to bloom
when John returns from Cranston.
Two gay sports from the suburban
metropolis of Central Falls came to town
yesterday and made things howl in the
vicinity OF the depot. Officer Mowry OBJ
jected and after a short argument sent
them to the station for safe keeping.
They ere sadder and wiser men this
mornir and made no objection TO leaving
$500, ID the station as soon after as
possible.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-12
DIRECTORS MEETING.

Arrangements Complete for Reception to
be rendered Young Ladies Auxiliary.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Young Mems
Christian Association was held last even
ing i'm the parlors of the association. The
business transacted was principally rou-
tine, such as receiving reports of various
committees and passing current bills. The
association is in very prosperous con-
dition and growing in membership.
The entertainment committee announced
that the arrangements were about COM
plete for the reception which VIII be
rendered the members of the Young Ladies'
Auxiliary by the members of the associa-
tion on Wednesday evening next. At this
time the $500 pledged by the ladies will be
turned over to the association, and a social
time will follow. The principal enter
tainer of the evening will be Aitchjaydee,
an entirely new attraction i'm this section,
and said to present very clever program
of readings, recitations, songs and expert
ments In magic.
The Pawtucket band orchestra will fur
nish the music, and solos will be played
by the following musicians: Cornet solo,
James McNiff clarionet solo, William
Noelte; violin solo, John Noelte.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-12
SIMPLE FUNERAL SERVICES,
Obesquies This Morning of Francois ".
Primeau, the Suicide.

Obesquies This Morning of Francois X.
Primeau, the Suicide.
The funeral of Francois X. Primeau, who
ended his life with pistol shot on We'd
nesday night, took place from his resi-
dence 1877 Harrison street, this morning at
9 o'clock. The entire service was of the
most simple description and consisted Of
the reading of the committal for the dead.
Those who attended the ceremony were
his wife, his brother Isadore, and few Of
Mrs. Primeau's most intimate friends. On
the black casket cross from Isadore Pri-
meau, pillow "Rest" from the employees
of the Chicago Beef Co., and a pillow
"Father" from the family of the deceased
After the brief services the body was
taken to the new French cemetery for in
terment. Mrs. Primeau was overcome at
the conclusion of the service and had to
be assisted to her carriage. She soon re-
covered however and bore the trying or
deal with composure.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-12
PRESENTATION OF BADGES
THE MILITLA WILL NEXT WEEK
RECEIVE THEIR PRIZES.
The Official Order Issued Concerning Award
Of Marksmen's Badges.

Members of the State Militia are looking
forward with much anticipation to next
Friday evening, when, at the State Armory
the badges and trophies which have been
at rifle practice during the season of 1895
will be presented.
General orders, No. IL have been issued
from headquarters Brigade, r.. l. NJ, or
dering those entitled to badges to report
in dress uniform (officer wearing side
arms, enlisted men without arms) to Maj
Irving w. Young, inspector of rife prac-
tice, in the upper hall, infantry building
Paw tu"let, at 8 p. M, where the positions
will be assigned, aud all necessary in
struction given.
Col. Stevens of the Bristol has made ar
rangements for an extra train to Provi-
dence. The marksman from Company
c, Second Regiment and the team from
the Warren Artillery, who won the Tele-
grams trophy and also the marksman
from the Warren Artillery will accompany
the Bristol Train of Artillery.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-12
Sarah B. Cooper and Her
Demented Daughter
Asphyxiated.
Daughter Turns on the Gas and
Has Her Wish to :" "Go
Away Together
TRAGIC AFFAIR IN SAN FRANCISCO
Mrs. Coos.r Was Noted Philanthropis' snd
Prominent In W. c. 7. L., and Church
Work on Pacific Slope.
rs,ec,a, Dispatch to the TRIBuSE.l

Especial Dispatch To the TRIBUNE.l
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec, 12.-Mrs. Sarah b.
Coop,r and her daughter, Hattie, were
found dead early this morning in the
sleeping apartment No. 1896 Vallejo street.
They were asphyxiated by gas. 1t was
case of suicide on the part OF the daughter,
and, as she had often threatened, she took
her mother with her.
The discovery was made by Chinese
servant When he arose and proceeded
about his household duties he smelled
gas. and traced ii the room where Mrs.
Cooper and her daughter were. On open
ing the door he saw them lying on the bed
dead
Ii was known among the intimate
friends of the Coopers for over year that
Miss Hattie was insane. The form OF her
insanity was melancholla, with suicidal
tendencies.
Within the past few months she had
begged her mother again and again to al
low her 10 turn on the gas, so. that they
night both Ego away together
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-12
WILL EMPLOY 1000 HANDS
NEW BANIGAN RUBBER MILL TO
START WITHIN A MONTH.
Workmen 10 BE Picked From the Best 0per'
atives in Mills of Rubber Trust.

Providence, Dec. 12.-In an interview
Joseph Bannigan states that his new
rubber mill will start up in less than
month. The machinery is all up, and
several departments are already run
ming. One thousand hands will be en-
ployed, turning out $1,000 pairs of boots
and shoes day. The company VIII also
make tools with which to make the
shoes, being the first rubber mill to do
this. The machinery viii be the finest
in the country, and the mill will run the
entire year. Mr.. Bannigan is not In
favor of turning out great amount OF
goods at one time and making the help
loaf at another. Accordingly the 1000
operatives will be picked from the best
operatives in the mills Of the Rubber
frt,cf
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-12
FREEDOM ENDED In DEATH
PROVIDENCE WOMAN COMMITTED
SUICIDE WHILE DRUNK.
Body Recovered Early This Morning and Is
Now at the Police Morgue.

Annie Nudge left the State institution
at Cranston yesterday afternoon and went
to Providence. Very soon she was drink
ing liquor in the East Side water front
saloons. ~
1t was $50 when she wandered away
from her old female cronies and reached
the wharves at India street, where she
jumped overheard.
James f. Miley RAJ to the drowning
woman's aid, but she sank before he could
reach her. The police from Capt. McGilps
station reached the place soon after, and
the body was recovered.
After being viewed by the medical ex-
aminer it was removed to the morgue,
there being no known relatives OF the
woman hereabouts.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-12

II is the duty OF every man to make the
most Of himself. Whatever his capacities
may be, h. is sure TO find some place where
he can be useful to himself and to others.
But he cannot reach his highest usefulness
without good health and he cannot have
good health without pure blood. The
blood circulstes to every organ and tissue
and when IL Is pure, rich and healthy 1t
carries health TO the entire system, but II
1t is impure IL scatters disease wherever II
flows. Hoods Sarsaparilla Is the one true
blood purifier. II cures salt rheum,
scrofula, catarrh, dyspepsia and rheuma-
tism because these diseases have their orr
gin in the blood.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-12
NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS.

Gloucester (Mass.) fishermen took 75.-
600 tons OF fish the past season.
General George J.. Beal. formerly ad-
jutant general and state treasurer of
Maine, is dead.
Bronislaw Huberman. the young vio-
linist. made his debut In Music hall. Bos-
ton. yesterday afternoon before an audi
cnce from whom he won marked inter-
est.
Carl Weichman Of Reading, Mass.
committed suicide yesterday morning
by taking carbolic acid He had been
troubled for some time with a nervous
disease. which is thought to have
prompted the act.
Walter II. Slade and Francis III. Clough.
who are operating the Clear River woolen
mills at Burrellville, II. l.. were yester-
day adjudged insolvent on their own
petitions. Their liabilities are about
100000, and their assets. {31.s7s. 4.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-12
FIRST M. E CHURCH SALE.
Il azaar and Entertainment sGiven by the
Spwerth League Last Evening.

Il azaar and Entertainment Given by the
spwerth League Last Evening.
\ Christmas sale and entertainment was
given last evening by the members of the
Epworth League of the First NJ e. Church
in the parlors eof that edifice. The affair
.sas successfully conducted and fairly well
TatroniZed-
The various tsbles were in charge of the
f6 flowing ladies:
Fancy Work-aMrs. Charles Brown and
Mrs. William Pollard.
Chocolate Misses Ada Fitton and Alice
Infraham.
Candy--Misses Alice Hatch and Della
Mirer.
Cske-Miss Muzette Smith.
The sale opened&t $50, and during the
evening the following program WIS ac-
ceptably rendered; Piano solo, Arthur
Capw,ll; reading, Miss Hattie Shney;
violin solo, Master Willie Chatham; solo,
Alfred Wood reading, Miss Eta Slaney;
solo, Harry Taggert; violin solo, Willie
Chatham; reading, Miss Warburton; piano
solo, Mr.. Capwell. The proceeds of the
sale will be added TO the fund toward pay
ing the debt on the church edifice.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-12
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

In Memory of the Deceased Members of
Tower Post,
The committee composed Of the officers
of Tower Post, No. II, G. A. r., who have
in charge the holding of memorial SER
vice in commemoration of the members
who have died during the past year, have
about decided on the form the memorial
will take. The exercises will probably
consist Of an address, reading of the re-
cords of the deceased members and sing
ing by double quartet. The public will
be invited to attend the services and seats
will be reGerved for members of families of
the dead. The date of the service will
probably be Monday, Dec. 2S, and the
hour s p. N.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-12
REDMOND MEETING.
The Committee from Various Societies
Complete Arrangements.

The Committee from Various Societies
Complete Arrangements.
The committee composed OF members OF
the various societies, under whose auspices
Hon. John f. Redmond, M. p, will APP
pear at the Auditorium Sunday even
ing, held an important meeting last even
ing and made further arrangements for the
reception Of the distinguished visitor.
The following aids were appointed to
assist the grand marshal: John Hourigan,
Michael Hourigan, John II. Black and
Michael McAloon.
The various divisions OF the A. o. III.
will meet Mr.. Redmond at the Benedict
House, and the parade will follow, the
line Of march being through Broad, Ex-
change, North Main, Main, Broadway,
Walcott and Main streets to the Audi
torium, where the address will be given.
A concert will be given before the lee
ture.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-12
Officer Paine flas Livelv Struggle With
Prisoner-Providenc News.

Medical Examiner Palmer is holding an
inquiry In Providence today regarding the
identity of the body of man found in the
Providence river yesterday, near the Point
street bridge.
The daughter of Patrick Connell, who
has been missing for two weeks and who
was employed by the Pomecoy Coal Com
pany, positively identified tie body as that
of her father.
Gorham Pomeroy Is equ .ly positive in
claiming that the remains . not those OF
the man who left his clot on the coal
dock and jumped overbo 4 some two
months ago. The authorit are puzzled
over the positive staten. IS Of both
parties.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-12

Mrs. Emma G.. Willis of North Provi-
dence is about to bring suit against the
Providence Telegram for $4,000. The pa
pers in the suit were served today.
The suit is the result OF recent injuries
received by Mrs. Willis, who was driven
into Providence by her husband recently
and while waiting for him to attend to
some business matter was left by him with
her infant child in the team, which was
driven into Dunnell's gangway.
A team from the Telegram drove rapidly
out and collision resulted, Mrs. Willis
and the child being thrown out and the
former seriously injured. The plaintiff
claims gross carlessness on the part OF the
defendants employees.