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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-08
PROVIDENCE,

The funeral of Daniel Matthews took
place yesterday afternoon. Services
were conducted in the Welsh Baptist
church on West Market street, by the
Revs. X. S. Jones. ID. d., and w. +.
Davies, pastors of the Welsh Congrega-
tional and Baptist churches. respect
lively. The floral tributes Were many
and costly. The Ivorites and Garfield
lodges. Loyal Knights of America, of
which Mr.. Matthews was member. at
tended in a body. lnterment was made
in Washburn street cemetery.
Martin Barrett, of George street. was
arrested the night before last by Patrol
man Rodham and Hawks, on a warrant
issued by Alderman Roberts, at the in
stance of Barrett's wife, charging him
with threatening to kill. Yesterday
morning he was given a hearing by
Alderman Roberts, who sentenced him
to Jail in default of 81 900 bail.
Evan Reese, Of Summit avenue, Is
seriously i'll.
Lewis Huff, of Parker street, who
has been i'll with pneumonia for some
time past. is once more able to be
around.
Lieutenant Spellman has resumed
work after an illness Of several days.
The Father Whitty society will con-
duct a bill tomorrow evening In st.
Mary's hall. on West Market street.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

What the management promise as
very strong vaudeville organization will
he seen at the rockingham tonight
and tomorrow night with "Wednesday
matinee. 1t is the Star Specially COM
pany which will be seen at reduced
prices, the evening prices having been
fixed at from IS to 90 cents. while the
Wednesday matinee will be given at TO-
20 and 80 cents. One of the special
features is the world famous kinemat-
ograph fresh from its triumphant ca
reer in every European capital. First
appearance of EuroDe's protean dane
ers St. Alva and Fanchette. the clever
est singers and dancers ever imported.
American debut of Apollo, the king of
wire dancers. First time in America
of Horace w. L. Benners, England's
best baritone.
Chauncey Olcott will be seen at the
Frothngham Thursday night in Ma
vOurneen" which will he produced as a
benefit for the Scranton Bicycle club.
"Mavourneen" is II play for the masses
and dainty tid-bit for the dramatic
epicure. 1t is thoroughly consistent.
brimful of sparkling wit and beautiful
melodies. The glorious tenor voice.
happy manners and finished art of
SHuuHtty MN tHt lutul
Irish lad of the romantic drama. In
holding up the mirror to nature, he has
no superior on the stage today.
The sale of seats opens tomorrow
morning for the second annual visit of
the Frank Daniels Comic Opera COM
pany to this city. 1t will be seen Fri
day ni"ht at the Frothngham. Th
favorable impression made here by THU
organization last season in "The Wiz
ard of the Nile" is still remembered.
While there are few comic opera stars
who have gained so great a reputation
in this country, there are none who
have achieved that end i'm one season,
as was done last year by Mr.. Daniels.
The great care exercised in the way of
production as to supporting company.
scenery and costumes, in it's presenta-
tiUn last year. is again shown for the
second one, and everything is again
new, except the prominent members
of the cast. whose success last season
made 1t more than advisable they
should be retained for the roles they
created. A new Cleopatra, Miss Edna
Thornton, will be seen.
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NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS.

ID. ]. Reese was elected secretary of
the Robert Morris Glee club at the
meeting held Sunday afternoon. The
club will meet tonight for rehearsal.
Jonathan Hazard. of SHETLAND
street, has returned from Il visit at To-
wanda.
Mrs. Phoebe Snyder of West Pitts
ton. is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Selden
Pauling, of Swetland street.
A photographic concert will be given
Wednesday evening at the Jackson
Street Baptist church under the aus
pieces of the Fidelian society.
Della, the 5-lear-old daughter of Mrs.
Martin Coleman. died at o'clock yes
terday morning. The funeral will take
place at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Miss Ida Kaufman, of North Main
avenue, was married Thursday even
ing to David Davis, of Decker's court,
at st. Luke's parsonage. Rector Rog
ers Israel performed the ceremony.
Company + has decided to hold n
ball this season as they have in times
past. The affair win be on the evening
of December 10 and it will be con-
Quoted on a splendid scale.
The eisteddfod committee of Rob-
ert Morris lodge met last evening.
The young people of the First Con-
Will conduct an envelope social ON
Monday evening, December H. Ad-
mission 10 cents. All are welcome.
The children of the First Congrega-
tional church are rehearsing Il cantata
entitled THE Enchanted Castle" for
Christmas eve.
y hall and rattle for watch for the
benefit of Walter Garden will be held
at the French Roof hall on Dec Q.
Camp 1IS, Patriotic Order Sons of
America, Will celebrate their twenty
fourth anniversary in Mears' hall De-
cemhcr II, 1896. An entertainment will
| be given.
The Young Mems Christian culture
class will meet this evening at the
| home of Rev. Thomas Bell, 1876 North
Lincoln avenue.
William Y. Edwards died Sunday
night at his home, 1i22 Washburn
street, at the age of Gj years.
Mrs. Daniel Phillips and daughter
Miss Cassie. attend the funeral of a
relative at Kingston last Sunday.
Miss Margaret Gibbs, of South Main
avenue, left yesterday for few weeks
stay in New York city.
Choice cut flowers and mower de-
signs at Palmer & McDonald's, g..
Spruce.
DR.. L. Y. Harrison, Dentist, Mears
Hall, ll3 5. Main avenue.
The latest and best styles. Roberts.
12G North Maine.
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THE BALLOONED EDITION

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XwhO have tested all means of reaching<
Ythe people are unanimous i'm the OHM
Dion that a regular space in the regu-< {
Nlar edition brings better returns in al
xshort period Of time. The Tribune
Xwill continue its regular editions thisX
Vyear during the holiday season. believ-[
Ding that the public and its adver-<
Ntising patrons will be better satisfied
xthan II 1t published a ballooned edition.
Xthe half of which would be cast to one(
Vside. without any material benefit to {
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xtaking into consideration the interest
Xof our advertisers. Beware of spread-E
Veagle editions.
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MRS. TAYLOR A. GIBSON DEAD.

Mrs. Taylor A. Gibson, of 1916 Cedar
avenue, died suddenly yesterday morn
ing of apopieXy. She was going about
her household duties when she was
stricken and she lived only few min
utes after the attack. She had been In
average good health uD to the hour of
her death, and the news caused u shock
to the numerous friends of the family.
She was a woman of good works and
Christian character. Her husband.wh
is a well-known machinist and three
children survive her. Notice of the
funeral will appear tomorrow.
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SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
Shoe maker Gavan Held 10 Bail on the
Charge Of Stealing Mrs. John
Burke's Six Hens.

At the instance Of Mrs. John Burke.
of Pittston avenue. a warrant was is
sued by Alderman Ruddy for the arrest
of Shoemaker William Gavan ON the
charge of stealing six hens, cooking
them and eating them. The artist of
the last was required to furnish bail
in the sum OF $500 for his appearance at
court.
Gavan's shop, until recently, was in
a part of Mrs. Burlle's house. He is a
bachelor and sleeps. cooks and eats in
the shop. Mrs. Burke missed her fowl
and it took her some time to discover
the thief and she now alleges that 1t
was Gavan.
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DIR. G. W. COlbOrn, Dentist.
Rooms 144 North Main avenue, Z
West Side Business Dircc,ory

West Side Business DIRECTORY.
HARRIET ]. DAVIS, FLORIST.-Cut
flowers and funeral designs q speciality;
1o4 South Main avenue; two doors from
Jackson street.
SECOND HAND FURNITURE.-Cashf for
anything you have to sell. Furniture
Stoves. Tools. etc. Call and see tho
stock OF J. c. King. FOL to 100 West Lack
awanna avenue.
MORGAN'S PHARMACY-lO1 NORTH
avenue Warranted pure drugs and
chemicals. Prescriptions carefully pre-
pared. Fine stationery and blank books.
A large stock suitable for Christmas
presents. Teachers Bibles cheaper than
ever Call and examine them. Wood
stains, paints, window glass, etc. Clerk
at store all hours of night.
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SHORTER PARAGRAPHS.

John Westpfahl is doing jury duty
this week.
Alfred Notz and Miss Louise Xylan-
der will be married at the home of the
brides parents tomorrow evening. The
prospective groom Is son of School
Controller Herman Notz.
S. $. Spruks Is home from his trip to
Philadelphia.
Call at the new Sc. store: everything
new. at Borcher's, 7l3 Cedar ave. ~
Choice cut flowers and flower ie-
signs at Palmer Il McDonalds, 54i
Spruce, ."
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PENNSYLVANIA Railroad to Issue Cler.
icnl Orders.

The Pennsylvania Railroad company
announces that for 1897 it will issue
clerical orders to regularly ordained
clergymen in charge of churches To-
Gated on or near its lines east of Pitts
burg and Erie. To secure these or
ders clergymen should make applica-
ton to the nearest ticket agent as
soon as possible, and 1t is desired that
all applications reach the general Of
flee by December Is. -
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WILL 1T BE ACCEPTED?

The paving of Ninth. Robinson and
Jackson streets was completed last
evening and the fact was communi-
Gated to the city engineers depart
ment. The formal acceptance or re-
lection of the job will probably be
made today by the officials. What Will
be the action Is Il matter of uncer-
tainty Some of the people on the West
Side are not pleased with the work
of the PAYERS. The outcome of the otfi-
cial inspection is awaited with inter-
est.
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NEWS Of the Suburbs.

Deans home in Keyser Valley and the
constable was marched to the court OF
Alderman Moses and held in 500 to
appear at court. Friends tried to have
the case settled but Mrs. Dean was
obdurate. Dean furnished bail on his
own recOgnizance.
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WEST SIDE EVENTS.
Death Of John w. Squiers at His Hcne
on Tenth Street...fie Was Seventy.
five Years OF Age.

John w. Squiers died suddenly from
heart failure at 1890 o'clock yesterday
morning at his home on Tenth street;
He was seeming in his usual Soou
health at Z o'clock when he ate u
hearty breakfast. 1t was at nine o CLOCK
he first complained of illness.
The DECEASED had lived ON the West
Side for over twenty years. lie was
well known as a coal deliverer ana as
such was familiar to the worlmen about
every breaker i'm this section. He was
born about 76 years ago in i.athrope
township, SusQuenanna county. his
wife and the following children survive:
Henry Harrison Suuiers and Mrs. Phll-
Lip Shaefer, all of this side. The fu-
neral will be Wednesday afternoon at
2 o'clock from the late residence.
HEPTASOPH'S ANNIVERSARY.
West Side conclave, Mo. 2l1, In
proved Order of H. ptas, ,,hs, will eel
ebrate its fifth am vsrsAfy at Mears
hall Thursday eNc.hnG. The pro-
gramme of entertainment Will include
the names of s. Nj. Speedon, famous
caracaturist and humorist; Miss Lizzie
Thomas, soprano soloist, and the Rob
ert Morris quartettc, consisting of Ed
win Bowen. David Stevans, John w.
Jones and Il. IL. Warren. Admission
will be by invitation.
Following is the programme:
Annie Laurie NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ..Balfe
Quartette.
The Man Who Won't Laugh. Original
$. NJ, ,Spcdon, of New York.
Solo, "PoOr Wanderer' ........ Miller
Elizabeth Thomas uilli MorganWg
Artistic Representations,
Mr.. spedon
Duet, "Flow Gently Deva" Parry
Mesrs. Warren and Stevans.
Address ..................J. Elliot Ross
Fad and Fashion Stories. Mr. Spedon
Duet, Excelsior .................Ba Balfe
Messrs. Bowen and Jones.
Solo, I'll Bacio' .Ardite
Miss Thomas.
Freaks of Nature ..........Mr. SpedOn
Marshners March ............M Marshner
Quartette.
The chairman will be Daniel ]. Pril-
lips: committee in charge, w. II. Coons,
l.. D. Jones, w. NJ. Darling.
BALL OF ST. LEO'S BATTALION.
Seventy couples were in the grand
march of the ball held last evening in
St. David's hall under the management
of st. LeO'S Battalion, Total Abstinence
and Benevolent society. 1t was one of
the most thoroughly successful affairs
of its kind ever held on the West Side.
The hall had been decorated with a
neat array of American flags and hunt-
ing, with scattering of pink in the
red, white and blue. Professor Leo
Crossin played for dancing. The mas
ter of ceremonies was Thomas Tierney,
Thomas j. GilrOy, assistant. Michael
Henngan directed the grand march
which moved shortly after . o'clock.
The committees in charge We're: Gener-
al committee, Thomas Tierney, chair
man; Michael jennings, secretary:
James Regan, treasurer: James Degnal,
John II. Devine, John May, James Hes
ter.
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Ilcnls and Cold Lunches.

Meals and cold lunches served at all
lours at Lohmann's. Spruce street.
Regular dinner 40 cents. Imported
and domestic wines. cigars and liquors.
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Twining. optician 125 Penn avenue, in
Harris drug store. Hours Q q. m., 5
y. m.
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DEAN ADJUDGED INSANE.

Jimmy Dean was sent yesterday
morning to the Hillside home where he
will be lodged in the insane ward.
Drs. NJ. j. Williams and j. j. Roberts,
representing the poor board, examined
Dean yesterday morning and by their
authority the eccentric prisoner was
sent to the home. Dean has acted in
wild way since he was locked up
Thursday night by Officer Peters. He
was charged with assault on his sister,
Mrs. Henry Davis. Saturday morning
Dean attempted self suicide by tying Il
strap to his throat and to the bars and
then hanging with his feet in air.
THROWN OVER AN EMBANAIENT.
John d. Davis. the piano tuner Of
North Bromley avenue. met with an
accident I'm n runaway at Taylor yes
terday morning by which he sustained
dislocated shoulder. Mr.. Davis was
driving along Main avenue near the
borough line at Oak street when Il
passing engine on the Delaware. Lack
awanna and Western tracks frightened
his horse. The animal rushed ahead
and making a sudden turn the buggy
was thrown down ten-fOot embank-
ment. In addition to the dislocatiOn
and hands. He was brought home in
another carriage.
CONSTABLE ARRESTS CONSTABLE
Constable Joseph Dean, of the Twen-
ty-first ward. was arrested last night
by Constable Henry Burchell, of the
Fifteenth ward. charged with threaten
ing his wife. The arrest was made at
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To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take laxative Bromo Quin,,e Tablets
All druggists refund the money II It
fails to cure. Csc.
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v. NJ. c. AS SECOND CONCERT.
Will BE Given Tonight by the New
York Male Quartette,

York Male Quartette.
The New York male quartette and
Miss Nellie Nichols, elocutionist, will
tonight be the entertainers I'm the Sec
ond concert, of the Young Mems Chris
tian association course. The pro-
gramme follows:
FIRST PART.
Soldiers March ..................... Becker
New York Male Quartette.
THE Story of Tony" .......... Stansburg
Miss Nichols.
Hearts Delight" ................ Gilchrist
Mr.. Corbett.
Little Jack HOrner'' .......... Caldicott
New York Male Quartette.
1.-THE Fair Schemer" .............. BunneI
Miss Nichols.
THE Red Scarf ................. Bonheur
Mr.. Lane.
SECOND PART.
Medley NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. (Arr) Groom
New York Male cLartette.
Because Love You, Dear"..... Hawley
Mr.. Dean.
"Her Favorite Story" ............ Adapted
Miss Nichols.
"Toreador Holla" .................. Trotere
Mr.. Bryan.
"a Stream of Silver Moonlight. Geibel
New York Male Quartctte.
F. ]. Corbett. tenor: II. +. Dean, tenor
r. ]. Bryan. baritone; Douglas Lane
basso; Miss Nellie Nichols. reader.
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Cards engraved at The Tribune office.
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SPOONS FREE TO ALL

L read in the Christian Standard
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MASOHIc ITEMS.

with Charity toward all and NAL
ice toward none" we may best walk
the sometimes trying pathway of
earth. We may expect to meet open
enemies. aud to suffer injury at the
hands of those who, under the guise
OF friendship have been admitted to
our confidenc. st. Paul declared
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IL does not pay to cherish hate to.
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THE NEXT CONGRESSMAN.

Several gentlemen have been
mentioned as possible Democratic
Candidates for Congress for the 9th
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well County has man who stands
pre-eminentO on both these grounds.
lie has been life long democrat,
he is still q democrat. He made
the best Commonwealth Attorny.,
the County ever had. He has
made success in his chosen pro-
fession of law. He is recognized
in the district as one of itsbest
lawyers, a man of nnblemished
character and of superior ability.
He would make q representative
OF whom we need not be ashamed. a
representative of whom we might
justly be prond. His popularity
is great, so great that the banner
republican county would either re-
turn to the fold or else slingcr
near". So much for his ability and
availability. His name is j. w.
Chapman.
Many Democrats
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A Striking Example.
-Ba ltimore Sun

Freemasonry, true Freemasonry, is
the same at all times, under all cir.
cumstancs, in peace or war, on land
or sea. The hand of brothorly love is
extended ard the comforting and
cheering word is spoken amid the
glories of the summer skies, or the
gloom of the winters darkness. We
read often of the ready response to
the sign of distress, how the ayene.
ing sword is instantly styed when
the victim is discovered to BIS broth.
or. How the prisoner is made to feel
less the hardships of war and the DIV.
ing foe has his last moments made
happy by the friendly sympathy OF
a brother Mason. Such instances are
many, and prove the usefulness, the
humanity, aye, almost divinity of an
institution whose teachings can so in
nuence mans heart that it melts TO
""ios the one whose arm WAS raised
against him, and whose sword po;nt
is tipped with merco toward a fallen
foe.
on the last voyage of the Lucania
al accident occurred which demons
trates the power of Masonry in times
OF sorrow. On board the shin COMING
TO this country was James Albin
Roberts. After the vessel had been
out at sea short time, he was miss.
ed from among the passengers, and
when the steward went to his stata
room to ascertain why he did not an.
pear upon deck, he found him and
dead, The man had died from heart
dieease during the night. The sad
news spread through the ship, and
as in all such cases awe and CURIOSITY
were aroused. 1t was arranged to
prepare the body for that saddest of
all ceremonies. burial at sea. The
arrangements were made and the honr
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ram THE WRONG WAY.
rhs Is Most Rena.rhab,e Baseball
Story.

This II Most Rcn.rkable baseball
Story.
"Ill wager dollar to a quart OF
sunshine" said ex-Umpire George w
Burnham, that saw the funniest play
ever made on the diamond. In 1883
was umpiring for Watkins at Port
Huron. Dan o'Leary came up there
with the Pittsburgh Browns.
"'By the four-tongue forks Of Dante't
lightning, George. but I'm glad to See
you. What are you doing hereT was
Dams preliminary.
"'Umpiring.'
"'Thank heaven for that The fate,
are at last upon my sidei'
well. we went up to tho park afte,
dinner. Mountjoy was pitching fol-
Port Huron. O'Leary had heard of the
then celebrated pitcher, but had moi
met him. Dan headed tho bstt,nr
orders.
$50 this Is Dumjoy, Is II not 2 Quot
Dan. as he took his position ut tho bat
"'One strikel' shouted.
whats that, George? You forge
we are from the same municipality. Let
me have ono crack at the ball, and I'll
make q eadian citizen out ofit.'
Strike tw'oi'
"O'Leary was frenzied. I'll lose tn,
ball in spite of you Dan bats lef
handed. Mountjoy pitched him an In
shoot. Dan stepped out of the line.
and knocked 1t away over Morrison int,
the left
well, what do you think of me
George. you great mountain of obesit,
go back on a fellow townsman, eh
We'll. just tell the scorers to mark dowr
q homo rum (Dan had made the cir
cuit-)
~ cannot do that, Dan,' said.
why not?' -
"'You're out
well, what am Out for?' O,Iear,
demanded In amazcment.
"'For running tho bases in the wrong
way
"OLenry wac 30 excited that he &C
tually made the circuit by way OF third
instead of first-"-N. Y. Telegram.