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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
BAPTIST YOUNG People.
Annual Spring Rally at Calvary
-. Church 10 Taylor.
TWO INTERESTING SESSIONS
Agreed to Invite the Corporation OF the
Welsh Churches Papers Read and
Discussions Participated in
Z: b. the Delegates.

The annual spring rally Of the Young
Peoples union of the Abingdon Bap-
tist association was held In the Cal
vary Baptist church, Taylor, yester-
day.
There were two sessions. afternoon
and evening. presided over by Luther
Keller. president OF the union. The first
session was devoted to business af-
fairs, discussions and reports. 1t was
opened with devotional exercises led by
w. B. Owens. Then a motion was
passed inviting the pastors and dele
gates from the Welsh churches Of Hyde
Park. Providence and Taylor to a seat
In the convention. Rev. M. Button, of
Factoryville, who was present, was also
invited to participate In the proceed
ings.
The first paper read was on the topic
What Young People Can Do for the
Church." Miss Jennie ROderick was the
author and the discussion was partici-
pated in by Rev. A. b. Browe, Of Wav-
erly; w. Ii. Owens. Rev. W. ]. Watkins,
and Luther Keller Miss Esther Row.
lands read a timely and instructive
paper on What Young People Can do
for Missions" Rev. A. B. ONeal led
the discussion on the paper and Rev.
w. j. Ford, Rev. ]. Williams, Rev. A.
b. Browe and Rev. w. ]. Watkins fol-
lowed.
In the absence of Professor F. M.
Loomis, of Keystone academy, of Fac
toryville. Rev. Mr.. Button addressed
the convention on What Is Denomina-
tional Loyalty?" Rev. w. H. Lowell
led the discussion on the subject.
Reports of the different societies Of
the union were given by the dele
gates. Rev. w. j. Ford, of Green
Ridge, and Rev. w. g. Watkins, of
Providence. led in this item of busi-
ness.
1t was agreed that President Keller
should be authorized to invite the
Welsh churches to send a representa-
tive to help arrange the programme for
the next convention.
The event Of the evening session was
an address on What is the Aim of the
b. Y. p, U?" by Rev. 8. s. Matthews.
of Scranton. The preliminary exer-
cises were the singing of gospel hymns
by the convention. Scripture lesson by
Rev. w. j. Ford. prayer by Rev. w. G.
Watkins, song by the Blue and White
club. duet by Evan and Jennie Jones,
quartette by j. Z. Watkins and party,
and solo by j. +. Watkins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
IT Is "THE STANDARD"
| A New Shoe Store Established in Hotel
Jermyn Building.

The new shoe store in the Hotel Jer-
myn building. recently started and
called 1.-THE Standard" Is run by two
young men who have had several years
of experience in the business and are
more or less known throughout this
section. c. s. Brodhead and G. s.
Hanks have each spent ten or dozen
years in or about the city, and The
Tribune welcomes them among the pro-
gressive shoe dealers Of our progressive
city. They will keep popular and we'll
made footwear and II fair and honest
dealings with all classes count, and 1t
certainly does. their success Is already
assured. They are nicely located on
Spruce street. and we feel sure they
will step quickly into prominence. No
better lines are made than they show
the people, for the prices asked.
This firm will also do custom work
and repairing. both will be done in
the neatest and most substantial way.
Messrs. Brodhead and Hanks purpose
making the name Standard mean in its
truest sense "a criterion" something
to live by, a name that shall be known
throughout the county and shall en-
body, honesty, pluck and progress.
We recommend them to all people
| who wear shoes and wish their moneys
worth every time. Success to the
Standard Shoe store. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
AMATEURS IN DRAMA.
Woods College Pupils Give Crcditablc
Performance at tho ErOthingham,


Performance at tho Rockingham.
The presentation of 1.-THE Lost Mine"
by the Williams Debating and Literary
society of Woods college at the Froth-
ingham last night was quite creditable
ticipants were neither STACEY nor con-
strained, the extremes which generally
characterize beginners, but instead
were natural affd-feffaffe and -eeHse-
quently were seen at their best. There
was no halting in the lines. and every
thing moved off smoothly, showing
careful training and patient drill The
settings and costumes betrayed little
or nothing of the amateur In them, and
were quite as elaborate as the average
drama attempts. The cast Of charac-
ters were as follows:
Nevada, the wanderer Florence Helrigle
Vermont, an old miner. 80. Harry A. Clark
Tom Carew ....Thomas ]. Mcnamara
Young miners
Silas Steel, missionary of health,
George F. Stuckhart
Frank ]. Lundy
lube. a black miner james J. Cooney
Win-Kye. chinaman Christie p. Powdery
Mother Merton,
Winefred Frances Haggerty
Agnes Fairlee. Lila Hughes Beall
Mosselle, a waif..
Charlotte Henrietta Hawks
Miss Hawks put more life and feel
ing into her work than the others and
as result came in for the greatest
share of the encomiums. Miss Beall
and Miss Haggerty the other lady MEM
bers of the cast, We're easy and grace
full in their parts and We're literally
applauded. The male members were
on the whole, second to the ladies'
principally because Of their lack Of
stage voice." this being their most
noticeable and 1t might be said only
very noticeable defect: otherwise they
read and acted well.
Specialties by oolored, troupe and
local artists were introduced in the
second act and were very entertaining.
There was good sized audience which
was not sparing in applauding the play
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18

McHale Perry and Johler aboard hur-
ried TO the scene, and. upon arriving
there. found that Mrs. Richards had
quisted down and barricaded herself in
the house. Her children had escaped
and she was sitting alone In one of the
lower rooms with her lap filled with
stones and a pile of the same at her
feet.
She readily admitted the police who
she thought came to protect her from
her neighbors. she having had the hal
lucinaton that the neighbors We're 60
ing to besiege her house. When how
ever they attempted to get her into the
patrol wagon she made desperate re-
sistance and when finally gotten In
fought all the way to the station house.
attracting an immense crowd by her
screams. She will be examined this
morning
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
OUR WOMEN'S NEWSPAPER.
william II. Richmond Subseribcs For ON
Hundred Copies at 81 Apiece.

william n, Richmond SubScrtbcs For Onc
Hundred Copies at 81 Apiece.
The great interest taken In the news
paper to be issued by the women Of
Scranton from The Tribune Office on
May IA Is shown by the following let
ter received by Mrs. II. NJ. Boies. who
Is at the head of the executive COM
mittee:
Elk Hin Coal & Iron Company,
Office of the Treasurer,
Richmond Hill Farm.
april 13. 1896.
Dear Mrs. Boies:
In Saturdays Scranton Tribune 1t Is
noted that the Young Women's Chris
tian association propose issuing on May
IA "Women's Newspaper" as a
nucleus of a building fund. will make
herewith a subscription for 100 copies
of the paper at 81 each ($lOO) I make
this early so the society, which ! hope
will have many subscriptions running
into the thousands, can early decide
how large an issue will be. needed.
Yours very truly,
.s' William II. Richmond.
This kind thoughtfulness on the part
of Mr.. Richmond Is greatly appreciat-
ed by ladies interested in the project,
coming as 1t did entirely unsolicited.
His Is good example for others to fol-
low.
The advertising committee Is meet
ing with encouraging success Many
from out Of the city are already apply
ing for space. but preference Is given
to the business men OF Scranton. Some
business men who at first bought small
space In the paper are asking for ad-
ditional space. realizing that the pa
per is going to be a great advertising
medium. Many advance subscriptions
for copies Of the paper are being sent
in. and already large number OF ar
ticles for the paper are In the hands of
The editor. 1t is possible that to ac-
commodate all the friends who wish to
advertise and the contributors whose
articles are worthy of place, 1t may
be necessary to increase the size Of the
paper.
In addition D the committees In
charge Of the work already printed
there is an advisory committee consist
ing Of Mrs. Thomas Dickson. Mrs.
Frances Hackley, Mrs. William II
Richmond, Mrs. F. w. Phillips, Mrs. B.
H. Throop. Mrs. Hollister, Mrs. j. L.
Fordham. Mrs. Ira Tripp, Mrs. Joseph
Slocum. Mrs. Richard Oakford, Mrs
Charles Doud. New names have also
been added to the business committees
and will be announced later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
DECOMPOSED BODY FOUND.
It Is Now at O'Maiiev's Morgue Await Ing
Idcnti i.ntiOn.

Yesterday morning, while Frank and
Harry Webb, were fishing in Monument
creek, near the Wilkes Barre and East
ern railroad, they discovered the dead
body of man in the stream. They at
once notified Squire Whalen, of Avoca,
who selected the following Jurors to
view the remains: Edward Murphy. j.
]. Morahan, Frank Kane, Edward Kir-
by, w. ]. Renniman and w. b. Curran.
They, with Undertaken O'Malley, re-
paired to the woods to view the re-
mains. Owing to the mountainous con-
dition of the country, the horses could
not approach within 200 yards of the
spot, and the men were obliged to carry
the remains, which were badly decom-
posed, to the wagon. The man was
about 35 or 40 years of age, dark hair
and slight mustache:
He wore a dark blue shirt, black tie
and dark blue overcoat. In his pock-
cts were found small pocketbook con-
tanning $1.32 and a small bottle contain
ing -carbolic acid and labeled Lewis
Drug Store, Providence, Pa" The body
is at O'Malley's morgue, Avoca, await
Ing Identification.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
WILLIAM BLUME & SON,
Manufacturers OF Fine Vehicles Fitted
with Rubber Tires and Bali hearings.

Manufacturers OF Fine Vehicles Fitted
with Rubber Tires and Ball bearings.
Buggles fitted wish ball bearings and
rubber tires.
Leave everybod. who has ridden in
them, @E
Under the impression that the art of
carriage
Making has reached its point Of perfec-
Every lover Of the pleasure vehicle
should
See our fine line of these buggies, at
522 Spruce ST., opposite Court House.
Rubber tires are no more a luxury, but
an
Everyday necessity. They will OUT
wear steel tires and
Pay the difference in cost by saving
repairs
On your vehicle.
Since they were first used, several
improvements have been effected in
their manufacture.
Today over $4,000 sets are in use all
Over the country. Our new speciality,
the "Stiver's
pabout.". fitted with these tires and
exles Is new
York city's most popular driving wagon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
DIED.

CANNON--At Moscow, Pa, April 1G. 1896.
Mary Elizabeth, wife of b. j. Cannon.
Funeral at her home Monday, April 20,
at 1913 a. m. 1nterment at Forest Hill
cemetry.
DORSEY-At Morristown, N. j., April 16,
1896 Henry Dorsey, faithful servant to
Mrs. Thomas Dickson for thirteen wears.
He was a member of the Second Presby-
terian church Of Scranton. Funeral at
MOrristown.
FOX-In Scranton, Pa, April 10, 1896,
Thomas Fox, at his home. 438 Railroad
avenue Funeral Monday morning ut
$50. Requiem mass at st. Peters cathe-
dral; interment in Hyde Park Catholic
cemetery.
RIDGWAY-At Benton. April IL, 1896, Mrs.
Pylanna Ridgway, mother Of Officer c.
. w. Ridgway. of this city. aged SO years.
Saturday morning at II o'clock. Inter-
. ment In LaPlume cemetery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
ROBBED IN DAYLIGHT.
Desperate Crime Committed by John
Welsh and James McGinlcv.

desperate STimc s'UtuubttSu Uy JoA's
Welsh and James McGinlcv.
Last Wednesday at 4.30 o'clock In the
afternoon John Sobusky was robbed OF
his watch and chain while he was
walking along one of the streets near
the Continental mine. Two men ac-
costed him and one, John Welsh by
name, demanded payment for taxes.
Sobusky said he had paid his taxes and
that Welsh had no right to demand
payment. The latter persisted in ask
ing for them and Sobusky persisted In
refusing to pay.
Finally, after long argument. the
two men pounced upon their victim.
They tore his clothing, beat him and
took from his pockets watch and
chain, all that Sobusky had with him.
The man was left in a dazed condition
lying on the road. Wednesday evening
ne made complaint against Welsh
and the other man, whose names Is
James McGinty. Constable Tim Jones
went to the Continental that night, but
the two men eluded arrest until yes
terday, when they were hauled before
Alderman Moses, of the Fifteenth
ward.
Each furnished $500 bail and were
released.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
AFTER A NINE MONTHS HUNT.
Marshall Goodman, Who Robbed the
Fnurot House Last August. Captured in
Elmiru.

Fnurot House Las, August. Captured in
Elmiru.
Last August q colored porter at the
Faurot house, Marshall Goodman.
plundered several of the boarders'
rooms and made off with about $3.50
worth Of jewelry and clothing. Chief
of Police Simpson suspected that Good
man would go to Towanda, where his
father ran a blacksmith shop, and
thither a description and request for
his arrest were sent. In January last
word was received here that Goodman
was in Towanda and requisition was
made for warrant. Before the papers
could be sent he disappeared.
Recently he again made his appear
ance in Towanda. On Monday after
noon Constable Guy c. Hollow learned
that Goodman was at his fathers shop
and sent young man there to detain
him In conversation until he could get
the warrant. The young man thought
to gain little fame by making the ar
rest himself. but Goodman OverpOw-
cred him and escaped.
1t was rightly conjectured that he
would go to Elmira, thirty-seven miles
distant, and message was sent to
the police there to be on the lookout
Wood and Powell found Goodman, but
when they approached him he took to
his heels and despite a shot fired by one
of the policemen to frighten him, he
kept on running. After a lively chase
he was finally captured in the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western yard
where he was laying in wait for a train
to pull out.
In the afternoon he was taken back
to TOwanda on bail piece and yes
terday morning Chief of Police Jacob
Allison and Constable Hollon brought
him to this city. Owing to the absence
Of Alderman Millar, who issued the
warrant. he was not given a hearing
AS the law requires that he shall be
| given a hearing within twenty-foul
hours after his arrest 1t Is likely thai
| the police will re-arrest him this morn.
ing on a warrant to be sworn out BE.
fore some other alderman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
A SERPENTINE ROAD.
Original suggestion by the City Engineer
for Grading a Steep Incline.

City Engineer Phillips has prepared
an original and novel scheme for a
practicable grade on that extremely
steep portion of Olive street between
Taylor and Irving avenue, where the
abutting property holders are desirous
of grading, guttering and otherwise i'm
proving the street in front of their
houses.
The natural grade Of the street at
that point is "a per cent, or "a feet in
the hundred. An idea of the steepness
of this hill can be better conjectured
when it is stated that Lackawanna
avenue hilL at its steepest stretch, ls
less than 12 per cent. BY the city en-
gineer's plans a grade of l51s per cent.
which will make the road passable. can
be established. His idea is to construct
16-foot serpentine roadway through
the 60-foot street and devote the spare
space to grass plots and shade trees.
AS this will most likely never be any
thing but a residence thoroughfare.
there can be no objection on account Of
the narrowness of the street and the
proposition should meet with favor on
account of the opportunity it affords
for making beautiful roadway there.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
Remedy for Spring Fever.

Purcelps Turkish and Russian baths
at 603 Linden street, are the popular
resort for the tired and dusty these
days. There is no better remedy on
earth for the spring fever and tired
feeling generally than the Turkish
Bath. Roman baths, alcohol rubs,
massage, ETC., are among the enjoyable
features. Ladies will remember that
Tuesdays are reserved for their bene-
At, when skilled attendants will be
present to care for all patrons, ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
GIRL AND MONEY GONE.
Disappearance of q WeII-Knowu Wal
Street Character.


Street Character.
New York, April 17.-C. w. B. Web
er, member Of the produce and mari
time exchanges, president of the West
ern Agency, limited, of II William
street, and the New York representa-
tive of the London banking firm Of
Blythe. Greene, Jourdaine & Co., has
disappeared, and with him it is said
has disappeared $4,000 in collections,
the property Of the London firm. Miss
Miller, his typewriter, has not been
seen at the William street office since
March 2S. when Weber was last seen.
Weber's wife and two children, who
live in Stapleton, 8. l.. believe that he
has eloped with the typewriter, and
that they will never see him again.
Weber Is 5S years old, a slight, UNDER
sized, bearded man. whose somewhat
eccentric figure was we'll known in
Wall street. He was in Wall street
thirty-five years, and 1t would be re-
markable If he were not well known.
He has two children. son q years
old, and daughter 90 years old.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
PREPARED FOR A SEIGE.

Demented Woman Gathers Pile Of Am
munition and Bnrricndes iIor House.
People living in the neighborhood of
Marion street and Ross avenue sent
word to police headquarters at o'clock
yesterday afternoon that Mrs. Rich
ards Of that locality who Is slightly
demented at times, was killing her
children.
The patrol wagon with Patrolmen
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
Reliable Low-Ra,e Insurance. .

Buy twenty year renewable insur-
ance of the original low rate old line
stock company. the Provident Savings
Life. It paid losses of ten million dol
lars in twenty years, Is one of the
strongest companies, and 1t excels In
economy of management expense.
Cost per $1,000, to be reduced by five
year dividends: Age 25, sl3.75; 80, 1880;
50, $16.05; 40, $1S.56: As. $23.9S; so, s3S.9S.
Age So (hfteen-year renewable), s40S2.
Age go (ten-year renewable), $507S.
Horace M. Walton. General Agent,
~ Commonwealth building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
HORSE RACING LEGAL.
Decision Renderd In Supreme Cour
Enrvorahlc to New York llOrScmcn.

Favorable to New York iiOrscmcn.
New York, April 17.-According to a
decision rendered by the appellate di-
vision Of the Supreme court today,
horse racing can be conducted in this
state. at least until the court of appeals
decides otherwise.
The decision re-affirms the constitu-
tionality of the act known as the Per-
cy-Gray racing law.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
RESIGNATION .TENDERED.
superintendent J. +. williams Of tn

superintendent ]. +. Williams OF the
Dunmore Schools to Enter College.
Superintendent ]. f. Williams, of the
Dunmore public schools, has rendered
his resignation, with the intention Of
preparing for entrance to Cornell uni
versity in the fall.
He has been in charge of the Dun
more schools for several years and has
made good official. His resignation
will be acted up at the next meeting Of
the school board.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
Oriental Rugs and Carncts,

You can get bargain once in awhile
You better come at 124 Wash. ave. and
see the bargains we are giving today
before packing our fine oriental rugs
9X12 Japanese Rugs at $7.0O--to save
US the trouble of packing.
Michaelian Bros. & Co.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
OI0bc Hotel,

Between the Academy Of Music and the
rockingham. Special rates made to the
atrlcal people and Jurors. Rates $1.00 to
$500 per day. Bird & Flanaghan, Props,
229 Wyoming ave. Scranton, Pa,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18

william Blume & Son are now build
ing these wagons and can furnish at
manufactures prices. Don't fail to see
their elegant stock.
522 and ga Spruce street,
~ Opposite Court House
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18

The Nickel Plate Road ID the low
rate, best service. short line between
1unIalo ana Chicago. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
For o Nervc Tonic
Usc torsford's Acid Phos phate,

DR.. H. NJ. Harlow, Augusta, Me. says:
II regard II az one of the best remedies
In all cases In, which the system re-
Quires an acid and q nerve tonic"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
.S0Nye|'S Millinery

The richest picking and the quickest
selling we've had this season. In all the
country there are no brighter shrewder,
better posted women than right here In
Scranton, and the crowds that have visited
our store means something.
The possibilities of trade are simply
wonderful when such novelties and values
are represented. All new goods, no old
stock. with our facilities for buying 1t
would be worse than folly to deal In
trash. That's when good management
Shows ITSELF and no day without some-
thing newer and more tempting. That's
why this store will always lead.
We have twice over what any other store
in Scranton can show, and we question
whether any stock anywhere represents
better values for the money.
A. r. SAWYER, wvo,I,;ss22 Is2 .v.
Wholesale and Retail MilIiner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18
schultz, he sells Perfection Soda,

pillsbury's Flour mills have Q capac.
ity Of 1850 barrels q day. -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-09-12
BRYAN WAS RIGHT.

Mr.. Bryan's record in congress is be-
ing quoted against him by some anti
silver papers 1t will be remembered
that when there was a great famine in
Russia President Harrison addressed
message to congress recommending
that the secretary of the navy be en-
powered to charter a steam vessel to
transport the supplies which the people
had contributed. The senate passed
resolution in compliance with the presi-
dents message, but the house defeated
it, Against the bill Mr.. Bryan spoke
He said, in part;
Mr.. Speaker, the people of Nebraska
have had raised against their appeal
for governmental assistance a, pcin eiple
which is involved in the bill under
discussion. In the summer of 1890 the
western portion of our state was Wis
tied by an unparalleled drought, and
many of the people living on thar land
usually so fertile and productive were
brought TO actual want. Private charity
was first exhausted; then the state
made a liberal contribution, and finally
at the request of the state legislature,
the members of congress from Ne
brasi1a, together with the members
elect, appealed to the F'ifty-first con-
gress for additional aid from the federal
treasury. We were met by the propo-
sition that the general government had
no authority to appropriate money
raised by taxation to care for its citi-
zens temporarily in need. Precedents
were cited to sustain the position, and
1 am satisfied that the decision reach
ed by congress was correct, although
the application of the principle at that
time was unfortunate for our people.
Last season our state was blessed
with a bountiful harvest, and her peo-
pie, in company with sister states of
the northwest, have contributed hber-
ally from their abundance 10 aid the
inhabitants of Russia, who are suffer-
ing as our people suffered a year ago,
and from the same cause. Their gener-
osity is commendaiole and the object
worthy.
It is to be hoped that a full share Of
the munificence of our people will reach
those subjects of the car who bear the
double burden of want and persecution.
1t might be proper to suggest that if
other sections of our country whose
industries are less susceptible than the
farmers to the influence Of the weather
were as liberal, transportation for the
gifts of the northwest could easily be