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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03

Charles Emerson. j. G. Levi. Arthur
Sprague. Michael Tierney. Miss Leah
Evans and Miss Mary Williams.
There will be exercises held at the
High school ON Arbor Day. April 10.
William Monies, of Galveston. Texas,
is calling on friends in tis chity. MIR.
Monies is a son of Colonel Monies of
the firm of Monies l. Pughe and was
a resident of Scranton and Is well
known here. He has not been in this
city for sixteen years and Of course
saw many improvements in this city.
w. A. Coles. the blind humorist, has
accepted an invitation to visit this city
on April 90 and assist in the entertain
ment to be given by Lucretia lodge.
Daughters of Rebekah. In the old Odd
Fellows hall on South Church street.
one as some of the city's best talent
has been secured. Mr.. George Hughes
has charge of the entertainment and
that will insure its success.
James Murrin. of Georgetown univer-
sity. is spending his Easter vacation
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Murrin. of Wayne street.
An entertainment will be given in
the lecture room Of the Presbyterian
church Friday evening, April II. by the
members of the Loyal Legion. There
will he q tambourine drill and several
musical selections will be given Miss
Mollie Tracy Weston. of Brooklyn. who
is a graduate of the Boston school OF
Oratory and considered very talented,
will recite. Her mother. Mrs. Weston.
was a teacher of elOcution here num-
ber OF years ago.
The novelty party given by the Cycle
club Wednesday evening will long be
remembered as the most novel in the
history of this city. There We're about
thirty present and a pleasant evening
was spent. No admission was charged
and no collection taken. 1t was the
first of April and that helped to make
the evening more enjoyable.
+. p. Codtes who so ably assisted the
literary society of Woods Business
college in their concert last week has
been presented with a handsome walk
ing stick as acknowledgment of their
appreciation of his services.
Stenographer Stuart has accepted
position In the office of Master Me-
chanic Stouuenger of the Ontario ana
Western railroad.
Miss Cora BELL. who has been i'll Tor
tn. past month. has gone to New York
for short visit,
Rev. Y. &. Smith. ID. D.. Is making
his home with his daughter, Mrs. X.
ID. stuart. OF Canaan street.
Rev Il. r.. O'Byrne, of Honesdale,
was u visitor in this city yesterday.
The children of Simpson L. Watkins
kindergarten. Miss Ellen Mead in
charge received Easter gifts of colored
eggs and chickens.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
FOREST CITY.

Benjamin Close. a young man who
halls from Wayne county and whose
love for the flowing bowl has got him
into number Of scrapes previous to
the present time. attempted to shoot
Hotel Man Peter Welsh yesterday
morning about 4 o'clock A number Of
yong men went to Welsh's place, near
the Erie depot, Tuesday night and had
such a good time that they did not
think of leaving until the dawn was
breaking the next morning. "6ut
pleasures are like poppies spread" ard
they finally began to realize it was
about time to go home, but called for u
parting cup of comfort After they
had thus spurred their tagging ener-
giles. Close. to properly wind up the
nights enjoyment. began to explain
the beauties of the English language to
Welsh. who IL Polander Now. IL
there Is anything Peter prides himself
on it Is his mastery Of English, and he
informed Close that he could give the
latter aces and trumps, so to speak.
and then come out first best in Il Ian
guase contest. Close became angry
and boisterous and Welsh ordered him
out. Without further parley the for
mer drew a revolver and leveled 1t at
Peters head. Frank Stark. who stood
near Dy. StTuck NloSe URN, tnToWluS
It toward the ceiling. there was q re-
port and the bullet lodged in the wood
work above instead of in the body or
head OF the intended victim. j. ]. Wy
zen. who tends bar for Welsh. slipped
out of the house after Close had been
disarmed and awoke Constable J. W.
Jones. who went to Welsh's hotel and
put the culprit under arrest. He was
locked up until s o'clock, when he was
taken before w. j. Maxey, esq.,, where
after. q hearing he was held in $500
bail to appear at court to answer a
charge Of felonious assault ana carry.
Ing concealed weapons. Up to last
night he had not yet secured bail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
TAYLOR,

John BonholZer, of the Pyne. was
seriously injured at the Austin mines
Tuesday.
Mrs. John CrOcker. of South Taylor,
is seriously i'll at her home.
Lewis Morris, of South Taylor. who
has been i'll for some time, has fully
recovered.
Thomas Gritfiths and family. OF Iowa.
are spending a few days with the for
fer's sister on Pond street
The funeral of William Carter. OF
Union street. was very well attended
yesterday afternoon. The following
lodges formed part of the procession
Loyal knights of America. No. %
Knights of Pythias and Taylor Mine
Keg fund. The following clergymen
otiiciated: Revs. Harris and Jones. OF
this place, and Rev. Morris. Of Belle
Vue.
William Gordon. who has been SO
seriously i'll for the past two months
is imprC wing very rapidly.
Rev. King is attending the CONFER
ence at Binghamton.
Some OF our churches have special
services for Easter.
Robert Mckenzie. who is attending
the medical school of the Pennsylvania
University. is home to spend Easter
with his mother on Union street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
HOME SCALE.

George Weston is home from Yale
college for his Easter vacation.
G. r. Clark 4 Co.. florists OF Scran-
ton. have opened up flower store
here for Easter trade.
Yesterdays showers brought down
water in the three forms. rain. hail ana
snow. Roads are very bad out In the
country.
The = o'clock Erie train was about
two hours late yesterday owing to the
breaking down Of the locomotive.
W. +. Suydam is confined to his
home with an attack of grip.
j. ID. Weston and William Brown.
who have been sick for some time, are
both able to be out again.
The annual renting of pews In Grace
church will take place Monday after
noon next between 20 hours of F. and \
and the election of the vestry. which
has been held heretofore at the same
time of the renting Of pews. will be
held this year between I.3O and $50
y. M.
Bishop Rulison will confirm the
candidates for admission into the Epis-
copal church on Sunday. April 10. and
not April 5, as one of our local papers
stated
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
& CORN
RAILROAD NOTES.

The Philadelphia and Reading rail-
road company has placed in service on
its New York and Philadelphia division
IL locomotive which is expected to make
eighty miles an hour on some portions
of the line.
iii
The Great Northern railway an
nounces that on April ) it will inaugu-
rate new transcOntinental service.
leaving st. Paul daily at y. m and
running through to Portland and Seattle
without change. The running time will
be materially reduced to all points
west.
-:,:-
There are thirty-tive locomotives i'm
the field near the Philadelphia and
Heading railroad round house at Read
ing. all coated with white lead and
awaiting revival in business. Nearly
l.VOO shop cars are also in the Reading
yard and at Leesport, Sinking Spring
and points along the East Penn road
awaiting repairs.
Since the Baltimore and Ohio went
into receivers hands number of
stories have been current as to the
why and wherefore. 1t Is now stated
that the receivershin is a direct result
of over-confidence on the part of the
directors in Il subordinate officer. 1t is
stated that none of the directors went
back of the returns, nor examined the
accuracy of statements made 10 the
board openly until about two weeks be-
fore the receivership. when the chair
man of the finance committee became
suspicious of an item of liabilities, and
upon questioning subordinate Learned,
that statements accepted as true by
the board We're absolutely false. 1t
was this revelation which prevented the
placing of a loan which would have
Kept the property from receivership.
III
The Mineral Railroad and Mining
company, corporation controlled by
the Pennsylvania railroad. which Ope-
rates number of anthracite coal mines
In the Shamokin region. is about tC
abandon the Cameron mines. one OF
the largest in that region. The reason
for this step Is that the coal has rea ched
such depth that mining is no lonce,
profitable. The action of the COMPANY
relative to this mine. has given rise to
the story that the PENNSYLVANIA rail.
road was about to dispose of it's collier.
les In order to devote itself exclusively
to the carrying trade. Captain Green
second vice president of the company
said yesterday that the mining of Goa
was not the function of railroad, and
while there was no truth in the story
that the company was about to DISPOSE
Of the collieries in the Shamokin region
IT would not be saverse to leasing them
If it could be done upon a satisfactory
basis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
PAINFUL. ACCIDENT.
Thomas Murray Breaks Ills Nose, ny Ia"
orr the u. \ II. Bridge.

There was another name added yes
terday to the long list of unfortunates
who have been injured by ial!nS
,brouph the Delaware and Hudson
bridge which crosses the gravity tracks
between Seventh and Eighth avenues
The victim was Thomas Murray, res
ident of the West Side, and his inJur-
les though painful, are not dangerous.
amounting to IA broken nose ana sever
al bad bruises. 1t was very fortunate
that no more injuries were sustained
as the distance from the track to the
bottom is nearly twenty feet. Murray
was removed tn the emergency hospl-
tai. where he was attended by DIR.
Wheeler.
The place of the accident is very
dangerous one and manv persons have
been injured at the place during the
last few years. AS the property be-
longs to the Delaware and Hudson ana
all persons walking over the bridge are
trespassers no damages can be col
lected.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
win Go lutO Court

Alderman Donahue has given his de-
cision in the case Of the Relaware and
Hudson company against George Me
Donald. The latter had been asked t,
apologize for his action to the com
pany's attorney. MIR. Bedford. and fail
ing to do 81 the case Will go to court
Detective Crippen says that Mr.. Me-
Donald. on Tuesday. told him he woulG
do the same thing over again.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
TO DEBATE.
The Pupils Of the High SchOO, will Meet
Those Of Scranton

There has been much interest aroused
by the challenge of the Scranton High
school 10 engage in a debate with the
Carbondale High school. Everyone
hoped that the challenge would be ac-
cepted and reply to thar effect has
been forwarded. Owing to the large
number of persons who will wish to
attend it was decided to hold the debate
at the opera house This will furnish
ample accommodation.
The pupils who will represent the
Carbondale school are Anna Killecn.
Benj l.. Singer and Isabella Watt.
Several questions for debate have been
made but the final selection has not yet
been decided upon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
Personal AND OTHER ITEMS

The employees Of the Delaware and
Hudson company in this section We're
paid yesterday.
The Germania Singing society yes
terday issued invitations for the re-
ception which they will give on Mon
day evening next.
The following unclaimed letters are
at the postofflce. Robert C1nder,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
CONFIRMATION SERVICES.
Bishop RulisOn ut Trinity Church Last
Evening

The Right Rev. Nelson RulisOn ad-
ministered the rite of confirmation or
laying on Of hands at Trinity church
last evening. The class was n large
one and had been prepared for the con-
tirmation by Rev. r. j. 6alsley, rector
of the church. An able and earnest
sermon was afterwards preached by the
bishop. who spoke chiefly to the class
who had just been confirmed. He en-
couraged them To keep the solemn prom
Use which they had made. and urged
them to be faithful in all things.
The church was filed with people
who had gathered to hear the bishop
speak.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
AGlTATlNG A CiNDER PATH.
The CarbOndaIc Whcelincn to Push ths
Subject

For some time there has been before
the wheelmen of this city suggestion
to build a cinder path for bicycles be
tween Carbondalc. Honesdale and
Scranton. The wheelmen have sent
out letters asking for the cooperation
of all persons interested i'm the subject
and an earnest effort will be made to-
ward it's accomplishment.
The Carbondale club has sent out no.
tices to all clubs in the valley asking
each to send three Representatives to
q meeting to he held here on April S,
when the subject will be discussed as
to its feasibility.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
WILLIAM HICKS IMPROVING.
win Eventually Recover Ills Rsaso"
Under Proper rrcntmeut


The case of William Hicks. the young
man who suddenly lost his reason. has
attracted much attention in the city
and great deal of sympathy has been
expressed for the unfortunate man. Mr..
Hicks was last week taken to Danville.
where under the care Of competent per-
sons it was thought he would recover.
The last hope will probably he realized
and the friends of the young man Will
rejoice at the news that he will prob
ably recover his reason
\ letter was yesterday received by
his wife from II. Il. Meredith. superin-
tendcnt of the asylum, in which he ex-
pressed hopes of a complete recovery.
Mr. Meredith says that he is somewhat
Guicter than at first. His appetite is
good and his physical health fair and
unless something happens he will even
tually recover.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to days.
Its action upon the system is remark
able and mysterious. 1t removes at
once the cause and the disease imme-
diately disappears. The first dose
greatly benefits. IS cents. Sold by
Carl I.orenZ. Druggist, AIS Lackawanna
avenue, Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
Wi,kc. Bsrre Whec,mcn vii, Dance.

The Wilkes Barre Wheelmen will
give an impromptu dance at Concordia
fall on Tuesday evening. April 18th.
Elaborate preparations are being made
by the committee and the event will
naturally mark an epoch in the history
of the jolly wheelmen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
WILL BF: TWO CANDIDATES,
Mr.. Frick and David hughes Both Want
the Office OF CITY Engineer

There will be at least two candidates
for the position of city engineer at the
election by the councils which will
probably take place next week. The
selection is made by joint ballot. The
two candidates are Mr.. Frick. who
wishes to be reelected. and David
Hughes. Both men are competent 70,
the Dosition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
CARbONDALE.

fReaders Will please note that advertise
ments, orders for job work. and items FOR
publication left at the establishment OF
Shannon 4 Co.. newsdealers. North Main
street. will receive prompt attention; Of
oce open from 3 q. m. to 10 p. M.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
Van BcrGan Awarded the Contract.

The contract for the plumbing work
In the new residence of George S. KIM
ball has been awarded to Van Bergen
4 company. The contract is the most
extensive ever let for Il private resi-
dence in the city. the plans calling for
a most elaborate set Of fixtures.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
Run Over hY MING Car.

Thomas Grimes. Il laborer in No. 10.
of the Pennsylvania Coal company at
| PittstOn. was run over by a car yes
| te,aay and quite seriously injured. He
| was taken to the hospital and it is
| thought that he will recover.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
MADE HIS CHILDREN BEG,
Csse Of Moral Depravity Out on
lIiSkOry street.

IlickOrS street.
Frederick Buyling. of Hickory street
was before the mayor yesterday morn
ing charge with having been drunk and
disorderly. AT the hearing it developed
that l;uyling and his wife are worth
less creatures who compel their chill
dren to beg, and spend for drink what
ever money they can obtain.
The mayor sent him up to await
court. and ordered the children turned
over to the care of the Humane society
The mother will he arrested. and il
equally guilty with her husband, will
he similarly dsalth with.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
Removal Of u Sanit0rium.

The Wyoming Valley Sanitarium.
which has been located at the foot of
the mountain at the western end Of
Wyoming borough, has been moved to
Scranton. where it will be conducted
By it's founder, Hon. G. Ben Johnson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
CLOTHING
ON CREDIT

He can come to this store, take his pick from the neat
and nobby Easter Suits and so away with the Clothes with
out paying cash down. We give him the privilege of pay
ing for them little at time each week nnth All the
time he is paying for the Clothes he is enjoying them Our
credit prices higher than others ask sell tor cash.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03

% doZ. ladies' i-button real kid
gloves in tans. browns and whites.
Leaders Price G9c.
IS dOz. ladies' i-button real kid
gloves. with heavy black embroidery.
I'm tan, brown. mode, pearl, white ana
butter and black; every pair warrant
ed. Leaders Price 81 80
We also have IL complete line or
ladies 4-button suede also real kid in
all the newest shades. Leaders Price
from ST. and upwards.
u doZ. ladies fine silk waists, with
large Bishop sleeves. in all the new
est patterns and made in the latest
style Leaders Price s2.9S.
Finer qualities in all the new silk eff
fects and trimmed with velvet and
lace and fancy buttons. Leaders
Price from $3.S and upwards.
In ladies' wash waists, with laun-
dried collars and cuffs. We have an
endless variety of styles and quail
ties, both with attached and detached
collars, sizes R to A. Leaders Price
from 40. and upwards.
In ladies' parasols we have the new-
est novelties, including the linen ef-
f-cts. Leaders Price ranging from
$50. and upwards.
10 doz. mems choice Easter neckwear
consisting of tecks. four-in-ha
band bows and Club House ties, Lead
ers Price Doe.
Ii doz. very much finer and hand
somer goods. Leaders Price 49c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03

trouble is Imminent
Don't let this fearful disease get
you in its power. lfyou are uncertain,
write to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass.
giving full symptoms. Your letter will
be read, acted upon and answered by
one Of your own Sex, and without
charge.
Note Mrs. Snydcr's letter to Mrs.
Pinkhum.
Before taking your remedies. day
after day would read the testimonials
of women who had been cured by the
use of your Vegetable Compound.
AT last decided to write and tell
you my condition.
~ had been examined by physicians
who told he that my womb, was
very large and prolapsed. and also
said there was growth ON the
inside of the womb that must be cut
out; transformations We're So painful
that suffered for three days of every
month, and it was impossible
to ve: any &ss rest For two
Z ] ! !. !. ! !. ! !.
+. Pink yTUN hams Veg
etable n ~ @ Compound,
@\ mn RS4 Blood P,lri-
I>//MNSk kEE9E&8 fier and
/H/XVE NHTSY/ Sanative
/MW N II Wash. and
~ INV WIZ now ! am
III UN\KSN entirely
VN WNIR cured. | had
NW S/ suffered nine
| NN years, thinking
49, there was no
cure for me. and it only
took five bottles OF your remedies to
cure me. Mis-. l.. SNYDE4'. Trenton
Junction. N. J.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
RUPTURE

Is one of the very common ailments Of man
kind. 1t il usually the result of hard work or
er-exertion. and is Oftentimes the legacy Of
levers or severe attacks Of sickness which
leaves the abdominal muscles in a weakened
condition. allowing the protrusion Of bowel
1t 10
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
THE
| EADER
124.126 Wyoming Ave-
14.126 Wyoming Ave-
OUR millinery
AND GENERAL
easter OPENING
We Are Pleased 10 Say
Was a Pronounced Success.

1t showed very plainly that the peo-
lie Of Scranton and vicinity appreciate
our efforts. We certainly have what
We promised the public, metropolitan
establishment. where one can do shop
ping with a great deal Of comfort, as
We have ample room, light and venti'
lation. We are receiving daily new
novelties in every department, and
same will be placed on sale always
at Leaders prices.
We are showing the newest effects In
Black and COlOrrd Dress Goods.
OrgandieS. DimitieS. Linen b.
tlStes. and In fact all the very lat.
Est WeaveS In Cotton Dress Fabrics
Our Customers will kindly bear in
mind that We produce in our work.
rooms stylish hats, copied from most
expensive m ,dcls at from SI.9S up.
wards. loI will find a most com
plete aud varied assortment of the fol-
lowing necessarics tor Easter:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03

The Philadelphia and Reading rail-
road company has placed in service on
its New York and Philadelphia division
IL locomotive which is expected to make
eighty miles an hour on some portions
of the line
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-11-30

ing westward toward the hills seeking the
forces of Maceo. No mention is made OF
any engagement having taken place.
While the military train was passing
along the central trocha, which extends
from Moron to Jucara, IN the province OF
Puerto Principe, dynamite bomb which
had been placed on the rails by rebels ex-
pIoded. Several of the cars were wrecked.
As soon as the explosion occurred the
rebels, who had been in mbush, male an
attack on the armored car attached to the
train. This Car was defended by twenty
five officers AMI men. They resisted the
insurgents until assistance reached them
from tie troops stationed along the trocha
near the scene of the explosion. The
rebels were then driven off with loss OF
eight killed. The Spanish loss was two
killed and an officer and five privates
wounded.
SAN ANTONIO. TEX, Nov. 29.-It is re-
ported here to-day that an expedition OF
over 200 Texas cowboys is almost ready to
depart from Point Isabel, on the lower
gulf coast. near the Mexican line. for
Cuba. The expedition was organized by
all agent of the Cuban insurgents, who
has been IN this part of the State for seve-
raj weeks. A large quantity of arms and
ammunition will be taken by the party.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-11-30
JOHN Il. REDMOND TALKS.
"Fifteen Years In the british Parifa
nPutv His Subjrcf,

"FUteeu FEARS IN the british Pdrifd-
naent" His Sutjecf.
NEW YORK, N, ", Nov. ga large
audience greeted John E. Redmond, MP,
at the Broadway Theater to-Light when
he delivered his lecture, Fifteen Years in
the British Parliament Among those.
present were: Judge Fitzgerald, Charles
A. Dana, w. Bourke Cochran and Con-
gresham William E. sSulzer. Mr.. Dana
introduced Mr.. Redmond and in doing so
said: "It is not necessary in a meeting of
lrishmen or among those DEVOTED to the
ancient and holy cause of Ireland for me
to say anything in introducing John E.
Redmond"
Mr.. Red n ond said after being intro
duced: II feel that it must appear almost
presumptuous for me to appear before an
American audience 10 tell them ANYTHING
about Parliament. Your magnificent
press gives you all the news OF Parlia-
ment."
He then proceeded TO the delivery OF his
lecture, giving an account of his expert
ences in Parliament, with sketches of Par
nell, Gladstone, Bright. Churchill, Bal
four, Disraeli and oother English states
men.