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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
JE RMrN.

The teachers Of the public schools
at this place will hold an institute be-
ginning at . o'clock this morning In the
High school building. The following
subject will be discussed: school EX-
aminations.' Miss Annie McCleary;
Percentage" Il. +. Maxey; "Biogra-
ply of Froebel." Miss Emma Roberts:
Educational Principles of Froebel,"
Miss Kate Mullen.
The literary department Of the Ep-
worth league gave an excellent pro-
gramme last evening in the church.
Papers were read by G. r. Baker. w. Il.
Osborne. Elihue Nicholson. William
Seymour and Miss Kate Sampson on
subjects pertaining to temperance Mr..
w. Il. Osborne and Miss Belle Baker
then gave very pleasing vocal duet.
After the entertainment a large num-
ber repaired to the home of the pastor.
Rev. Francis Gendall. where a social
time was spent. During the evening
a number of the members of the Ladies'
Aid society presented the pastors wife
with a beautiful china tea set The
present was a complete surprise and
shows the esteem In which she Is held.
Although orders We're received We'd
nesday evening changing the time of
working in the Delaware and Hudson
collieries from fun to three-quarter
time. the working men and business
men of this place are in hopes that the
present order of matters will remain
in force for a few months. A larger
pay is expected this month than last
month.
The funeral Of Barnabas Carter, sr..
full account of whose death APP
peared In The Tribune, will take place
this afternoon. The services will be
held in st. James Episcopal church.
Aurora lodge. No 523. Free and Ac-
cepted Masons, of which the deceased
was member will have charge of the
services in the Jermyn cemetery.
The members of Crystal Fire COM
pany are working hard for their enter
tainment on Friday evening. April II.
instrumental music. recitations and
vocal selections will form the pro-
gramme.
Gilmore hall was the scene of very
pleasant gathering last night. Over
one hundred invited guests responded
to invitations issued by the Young
Ladies' Social club of this place. A
large number from Scranton. Carbon
dale and Olyphant were in attendance.
The young ladies succeeded in getting
together a company thoroughly con-
genial in spirits and who entered into
the ardor of the occasion with q zest
which added no little to the evenings
enjoyment.
Mrs. J. ID. Wall has returned from
Como, where she has been visiting
friends for the past week.
Diphtheria has again visited Jermyn.
A child of Herbert Smith. Of Second
street, is very Ill with the dreaded dis
ease.
The report from Charles Smith and
James Merritt, who went to Alaska's
gold fields, will be eagerly watched for.
Owing to the poor time made by the
miners hereabouts, during the past
year. it is thought many others will
betake themselves to other fields OF
labor and why not Alaska?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
I.J.LEvERE ARRESTED.
A Sensation Caused in the Town. kesai''
ing q Robbery In Richmondaie'

One. of the sensational features OF the
city Thursday evening was the arrest
of /. j. l.evere. the North Main street
ieweler Constable Moran effected the
arrest of Mr.. Levere and took him be-
fore Alderman Atkinson. OF the Fourtn
ward. where bail in the sum OF sl,aoo
was entered for his appearance at court
The arrest grew out of robbery al
legged to have been committed upon MI.
Ievere by fOotpads on the evening or
February Is last while near the Rich
mond trestle above the city. His entire
stock of jewelry, amounting to sl,IOO,
and the amount of his days collections,
nearly $175, were taken.
II appears from the history of the
case that Mr.. Levere left on that morn
ing for Forest City. All went we'll un-
III lie came to return. about 1870 he
started for home. He called at a hotel
and while there he noticed several per-
sons whom he did not know. When
he reached the vicinity of the trestle at
Richmondale his horse was stopped.
and, as he says, robbed Of his jewelry
box and his money.
The thieves were never captured and
the jewelry was never recovered.
The arrest was made at the instiga-
tion Of the Binghamton firm, whose
agent Mr.. Lcvere was at the time. and
the goods stolen were only consigned
To him for sale. They state that the
money was to be returned as soon as
the goods were sold. This he failed to
do.
Mr.. Leyere denies the charge,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
RESkNlCLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T.. Milroy. who have
been visiting with friends for the past
few weeks, returned to their home at
Waverly last Thursday
A young druggist arrived to gladden.
the home of Druggist and Mrs. w. s.
Bloes last Thursday.
Grand millinery opening at Miss
Kestell's commencing Monday, March
30 continuing all Easter week. The
largest and most complete line of mil
linery goods and notions ever brought
to Peckville. A full line of pattern
Hats and Bonnets, and all the latest
novelties. All ladies cordially invited
to call and inspect goods.
The Methodist Episcopal fourth
quarterly conference was held I'm the
church last Monday evening and the
following yearly report was read by the
pastor. Rev. $. c. Simpkins: Funeral
sermons preached. Al: received into
church by letter, IS; withdrawn from
church by letter. IA: received in full
connection from probation, 6: increase
in membership. 10: received on proba-
ton, "a: total increase In membership
"a: paid on church debt. 81. 200; paid on
building and improving. $500: paid for
incidental expenses, $2ll: total, seen.
The Sunday school Is in fiourlshing
condition and has added 40 new VOL
umes to Its library. The present in
debtedness on the church is $500.
Rev. $. G. Eimpkins will leave next
Tuesday morning for conference, which
is to be held I'm BnghamtOn.
Willie Austin, the boy who was COM
mitted to jail by s. w. Arnold last
Wednesday night for throwing pepper
I'm the furnace at the Methodist Epis-
copal church. was released on bail the
next day, James kaine became his
.bondsman.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
Episcopal church cleared sixty-three
dollars and eleven cents at their BIRTH
day social last Wednesday evening.
: Mrs. William Budd has returned from
New York where she has been purchas-
ing her stock of spring millinery.
Washetella tribe. No. 1853. Improved
Order of Red Men. elected the following
officers last Wednesday evening:
Prophet. j. J. Priest: sachem. Frank
Dack; senior sycamore. Marvin Good;
chief of records. William w. Watkins;
trustees. Philip Rosear ]. j. Priest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
Mrs. Morgan Morgan. y Very Estimable
LADY, passcS AWay

Mrs. Morgan Morgan. OF No. 155 South
Wyoming street, was called away, af-
ter long and protracted illness.
Mrs. Morgan was born on March IS.
1924. near Talybont. Breckonshire,
South Wales. In 1S4S she was united
In marriage to Morgan Morgan, who
survives her In 1852 they emigrated
to Carbondale, where they have since
resided, with the exception of a few
years spent In Clifford Welsh Settle
ment
Mrs. Morgan was devout Christian,
n faithful member of the Welsh Metho-
dist church. She possessed very
winning disposition and host of ad-
miring friends. BESIDES the husband
she is survived by her seven sons: Wal
ter s., of DorrencetOwn, Pa: William
j., of Scranton; David H.. of Minne-
npolis: Thomas S., Oscar c., Edward
a.. and Frank H., Of this city. Also
an adopted daughter, Mrs. Harry Fritz,
OF Darte avenue. The funeral will take
place Monday at o'clock, interment
will he made at Brookside.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
SCRANTON MORNING.
W|LKES-BARRE.
SWEET VALLEY HUNTER.

7. J. Roberts Coilcc,s Bounty on . Large
Number OF ScsIps.
T. ]. Roberts. hunter OF Sweet VAL
ley. was in town today to get his bounty
on q number of animals killed. Al
Squire Ford's Office he had the scalps
of two foxes, and nine minks. During
the season Mr.. Roberts had previously
killed eight hawks. one owl and three
skunks. He Is making q bold plunge
to capture one Of the prizes offered by
the Wilkes Barre Sportmen's club. The
first prize Is $50 or an $S5 hammerless
gun; second. $40; third. $50. and fourth,
$40. Srsr
The animals mentioned are destruc-
tive to game and their killing Is looked
upon as benefit to the community.
The prize will be decided on GER
tain number Of points. to wit: for wild
cats. 10; foxes. :; minks. Z; hawks, 3;
owls. =. and skunks, /. 1t is said that
one man ut Bear creek has 300 points to
his credit.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
BASE BALL CLUB.
The StOckholders Meet and Elect
Directors.

The StOekhOiders Mess and Elect
Directors.
a well attended meeting Of the stock
holders of the Wilkes-Barre ball club
was held at the Wyoming Valley hotel
on Thursday evening. The election of
a board of directors resulted in the
choice of the following: William s.
Mclean, II. j. DENIM. T.. +. Bogart,
Leo W. Long, Alexander Dick, NJ. II.
Burgunder. C. W. Tammany, W. j. Har-
vey, c. Stegmaier, sr., Dr.. J. n. War
ner. Isaac T.. Hand, John +. Graham,
Phil r. Raife. w. 4. Reed and Isaac
$. Long. Messrs. Reed and Isaac =.
Long are new members. all the others
having served last year.
The players who are under contract
or reservation by the Wilkes Barre club
will be ordered to report here on April
10 and ante-season exhibition games
will be arranged for conditioning the
team.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
BRIEF NOTES.

Ruth assembly 15, Ancient Order
Knights of the Mystic Chain, will give
an entertainment and supper in Land
messer hall on Monday. April 80.
John B. Russell, a bookkeeper at the
Wyoming National bank, has rendered
his resignation, to take effect April ].
He will be succeeded by Sterling Il. W.
Eyre, now with the Miner Hillard Mill
ing company. and the latter will be sue
ceeded by John r. Benning. Mr. Rus
sell will engage in the brokerage bust
ness in this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
A Broken Collar BOnc.

John Burke. of High street, Plym-
outh, employed on the night shift at
the new No. Delaware and Hudson
colliery. has sustained a broken collar
bone and bruised side from being
caught between the rib and car. The
mule which he was driving commenced
kicking and to save himself from the
heels OF the animal he got as he thought
In u safe place. The car was yanked
from the track and caught as stated
above
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
NO DISGRACE
ROOF TIMING 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,
and It's cost does not exceed one fifth that
Of the cost Of Timing. Is sold by the job
or pound. Contracts taken by
ANTONIO HARTMANN, 521 Birch ST,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
,ARcH9AL0.

Rev. j.. ]. O'Toole. Of. Providence,
preached an interesting and instructive
sermon at the Lenten devotions in st.
Thomas church on Wednesday even
Ing.
In Thursdays Tribune 1t was err
roneously stated that the remains Of
the late George Brennan were inferred
in the Protestant cemetery. It should
have read In the Catholic cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
Personal AND OTHER ITEMS

Mrs Thomas. and Mrs. Isaac, of May
field. were here yesterday visiting
friends
The Congregational church are max
Ing arrangements for the annual sup
per. which will be given on May 1s and
Mrs. A. Niles. Mrs. ]. S. Niles and
Mrs. II. l.. Mcmillan have issued cards
for reception to be given at the home
of Mrs. J. s. Niles, on North Main
street. on April 8.
Father Curran. of Wilkes Barre, was
In the city yesterday.
Charles Corey is very sick at his
home on South Church street.
Mrs. Mary O'Brien, Of Oneonta, N. Y,
Is the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Neuser, on Dundaff street.
Mrs. Devaney, Of Brooklyn street,
the widow Of the letter carrier, Peter
Devaney, has been the recipient of a
check for one thousand dollars from
he Mems institution, Of which he was
I member
Win G. Waite Is in the city in the in
terests Of the Bubb Comedy company,
wb6 will give Carbondalians next week
an entertainment Of high class merit.
Monday evening '"The Hunchback's 8
Love" will be given. with Miss Maude
Miller as leading character, supported
by the entire strength Of the company.
John O'Malley, of the Prudential In
suranee company, was in Scranton yes
terday.
The Rev Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Blair
will visit relatives in this city before
going to conference to Binghamton.
+ Miss Fila Bird leaves today for the
Stroudsburg Normal school.
Miss Nellie Courtright. Of Canaan, is
the guest of her sister. Mrs. John Kase.
Of Wayne street.
Richard Muir. Of Wayne street, has
resumed his position on the Delaware
and Hudson railroad after sickness.
Mrs. G. p. Hallock and daughter,
Mae, are visiting friends in Wilkes
Barre.
The wind last Thursday night blew O
portion Of one Of the large smoke
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
birthday Party.

Miss Jennie Jones entertained num-
cr of her young friends at her home
tM, Park street, the occasion being the
anniversary of her natal day. Games
and amuscments were INDUCED in and
refreshments were served She re-
ceived many handsome presents. Those
present were: Misses Myrtle Tallman.
Martha Cole, Ida Reese. May Pengelly
and Messrs.l Bert Dix. Delbert Avery,
Thomas Lee. Albert Moon and William
Warrington. A good time was spent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28

The Democratic members Of the
Halle township school board. who are
John Curran. Charles Mcclure, John NJ.
Guinness, Frank Conahan and Daniel
McGeehan, while holding q regular
meeting last night were placed under
arrest by the coal and iron police on
the charge Of bribery and extortion.
The warrants We're issued by f.. A. OBJ
erender, representing Cox Bros. & Co.
They waived a hearing and each gave
bail in 81 900 to appear In court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
One Of IiowelI.s Come dies.

The Sorosls society OF the high school
is rehearsing w. d. Howell's comedetta.
"The Mouse Trap" for presentation
April 10 at their entertainment. The
production is under the direction of
Miss Guie, and undoubtedly their first
attempt in this line will be as success
full as their former entertainments have
been
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
Meeting Extraordinary,

The Sunday meetings in the Young
Mems Christian association at 4 p. IN.
are always interesting. but the meet
ing this week will be doubly so. Some
of the delegates who attended the Cata-
wissa convention will give brief reports,
and everyone will be given an oppor-
tunity to take part. Special music is
being arranged by the orchestra. q male
quartette and l.. J.. Bower. All men
are cordially invited.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
Mrs. RridRet kearncy Dead.

Mrs. Bridget Kearney. who had re-
sided in Carbondale for thirty five
years. was called to her rest Thurs
day evening, at the age Of SO years.
The funeral services will take place
from the late home on Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock. Interment being
made i'm st. Roses cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
SmOthercd BY Cnlm.

Mike Misrock. a Hungarian employed
as an outside hand at Haddock ShOnk
4 Co.'S colliery, Luzerne borough, was
smothered to death about 10 o'clock
Thursday morning at the culm bank re-
pairing a scraper, when without warn
ing a heavy mass of culm fell, burying
him completely. Willing hands quick
ly removed the culm, but life was ex-
tinct.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
PUT HIM OUT.
a Church squabble Which Win Be Aired
In the Court.

Jacob Bardowski was elected from
the Lincoln Street Jewish synagogue
Wednesday evening by an officer
called in by the trustees of the church.
and the case Is to be tried in the courts.
At the hearing before Squire Per-
kins last evening the facts were given
as follows: Bardowskt was a member
of the church until the trustees alleged
he was behind in his dues and his pew
was rented to others BardOwski went
to the services and was elected as
stated and had the officer and the trus-
tees arrested. The squire fined them
and bound them over to court. r. A
O'Boyle and John McGahren are the
attorneys for the church trustees and
John Shea for Bardowski.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
CARBONDALE.

READERS wifi please note that adveruse.
n,snts. orders for Job work. and Items Tor
publication lef, at the establishment, OF
shannon & Co. newsdea!ers. North MAN
sirest. will receive prompt attention: or
uce open from s n. IN. TO 10 y. NIL
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
Crushed by Logs.

= Thomas Kline. aged 81 years, of Jami-
son City, Columbia county, who was
peeling logs on the mountain, was yes
terday instantly killed. A pile of logs
rolled down a steep embankment, and
before he could get out of the way he
was crushed beyond recognition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
he elEADER
1z4 and 12s wyoming Rvende.
Take PLEASURE N ANNOUNCING THEIR
EA(|[R MILLINERY OPENING
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, AEb AsEbt'aH s|klrr Z

At the time all the latest novelties in all the other
departments will be display to which invite pat
and the public in general We have secured some of
the best New York talent in millinery Department whom
we feel confident will satisfy the most critical taste
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28
HARVEST OF DEATH.

Levere denies the charge.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-10-15
Synopsis of the Great Speech in
Congress on the Free Coin
age of Silver.
THE QUESTION ABLY HANDLED.
A Review Which the Bryantes Have
Never Been Able to
Answer.

;,,E ip ~
''''' ''''i"' &c -, a,l;Trio,
ny 'hr scope an" accuracy u us o'iiiloi
and the ClCarneSS OF Its logic than an!
other address in behalf of sound money
N,,r,or,,. n,litions of this sneecb have
:l., III ,+
peer! 7u"IINi'" an" 'llr"i" '''' III ",i pa I
of the country and there is still Il, de
mand for more copies. No serious at
tcmot was made bv Mr.. BRYAN or any
,tbnr ,f +l,,, froo ,iIror advocates +,
answer MctlearN logic or 10 ulSput'
his facts. The following summary OF the
main points in this speech has been
l'i'' ''i ,i''t;,.,,I .,.,,
request OF the h'puonc"h halional coiii
mittrU, in order to bring it within such
commas MS admits of its publication III
+li, su,,,l,,,,r+
'ii'' 81 i'',,,''''
The question stated.
What is the silver question? Stated
in its SIMPLEST form if is this: Shall
w., ,,. ,h,Ii wa NOR nnrmit tho owners Of
VI H'i,,.i we ''"' ''','',' ','' y" :,e,'
SI\'f huIIloh |" TAX" II TO 'he minus Vi
the nitrd States, have IL converted INTO
the form of coin ut the rate of 37114
oroirs of rrr. siIvnr or 41o1a grains
7",'I I i,"'S w. ~ ,ai,.
HtaH""Iu HiN'T Nnai - iHe 90 4 : "lii'
"I pure SIlN'T WIN = 4 EI'llis oi 'ol
per adu"d |" haru"h H. Wlth"uI an! cA-
l"nH' 10 inc OWNERS "l inc shy ~
coming. the CONS made ont OF thelr
ShN"r to ne handed pack 10 1hehl WIN
iuil authority t" use them III any guam
tity IN the transaction OF business or III
the payment of dchtSE 70 this question
large number of good. WcII-lntentloned,
patriotic American citizens answer,
Yes. while another increasingly large
number of good. honest. wcIl-inten-
toned. patriotic American citizens an
SWrr, No.
owner of gold may take his gold to the
mint of the United States. have it con-
verified into the form of coin without eX-
prnSr To him for the coming. at the rate
of % - grains of pure gold or 25.S
grains of standard gold to the dollar. and
banded back to him with the full au-
Ihurity to use the coins thus made in any
quantity in the transaction of business
or payment of debts. That is, the owner
of gold has the privilege which the owner
of Silver seeks to have. but which under
present laws is denied him.
BY this statement of the case it would
appear that the owner of gold is treated
better than the owner of silver. and it
would seem at first glance as if this was
before making a charge of mfairnesS
against good people, and see whether all
of the truth has been stated. 1t has
not.
The owner Of the gold when he goes to
the mint says. Il nclr sam, here are 2322 ,
grains of pure gold. worth, so here or
luyWhrrc, worth SO coined or uncoincd.
" Ill YOU he kind enough to certify that
Ia't lof me ny putting Your stamp upon
IL: ny ronNrrtn@ this gold into the form
u com And nce Sam answers,
W n.y. certainly my son. l am always
7i'0 |" >'fE" m! chllirell. when | can
i" ;" IFHprTIA. 'h III" other hand, the
>" ne, ot '.it SliEtr wants the privilege
~ -oIiN 10 We IlInI ana saying something
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-11
Mining Notes.

1t was announced oa the exchange
today that q committee consisting OF
Mrssrs. l.. ii. Altis, q. &, Holmts, i.
j. Leonard anu NJ. 3, Pendergast, had
been sppointsd to solicit subscriptions
to defrsy the expenses Of Judge Col
burns trip to New York.
A meeting OF the Joint committee
which has the mining press excursion
In hand, was held at the rooms OF the
exchange last nigAt. Tue affair WAS
discussed at some length, after which
+. j. Leonard, Gsorge IL. Blair and II.
w. Sloan were appointed as n commit
tee 10 secure the cooperation Of the
city newspapers In tho laudablo under
taking now being considered. The
committee will meet again next Friday
evening at 1880.
The sale OF Morcur Mining district
maps Ia assuming the proportions OF an
extensive business. For some time past
Charles b. Wilkes, the we'll knows on.
giussT, has been kept active IN this
line Of work. Heretofore the cost Of
correct maps has been rather heavy,
but from this tlmo forth II will be
much less expensive. Mr.. Wilkes
makes weekly additions 10 his maps,
and as fast ~ applications for patented
surveys are made the property In ques-
ton il noted on the blue prints.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-11
GYMNASIUM OPENING.
The Initial Exercises Of the Most Com.
plelo Gymnasium Ia tho West An.
nSunced for Tomorrow.

Tomorrow night will witness the
throwing open, at the Social Hail In
this city, Of the largest and best
equipped gymnasium In the West.
AZ repeatedly referred 10 In these
columns. It Ia under this auspices OF the
Mutual improvement League, and i,s
object 10 "to cultivate tho physical.
mental and moral natures OF Its mem.
bets.n
Instruction will be given to classes Of
men, women and children, each In
their own departments by graduates Of
tue foremost eastern athletic inslitu-
tions.
Bot the advantages for physical de-
yelopmSnt comprise only one feature.
In addition n newly aud quickly col
leoted library OF from 1900 10 5000
voluu ~ IN at the disposal Of the mem
beers while the leading magazines aud
other periodicals. OF the day will be
constantly on die. Then the members
will DO Of "a highly moral class. None
Others will be- knowingly admitted.
Tho building has been completely
transformed aud will be a surprise 10
persons familiar with its interior In the
past. IL has been equipped At cost Of
more than $1,000.