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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
4 Miner Ilurt.

Joseph Arto. who Is employed at the
Northwest mine and who resides on
Belmont street, was seriously injured
while at his work on Thursday. Arto
was engaged in pushing a car before
him. Another car was approaching
from the back but he did not hear it
and was badly squeezed between the
two. The injuries are chiefly confined
TO the back although his right leg was
also severely injured.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
His Arm Nearly Severed.

John Hornbeck. an emplOye in the
Delaware and Hudson gravity shops,
met with a severe accident Thursday
While moving some lumber his left arm
came in contact with rapidly revolv-
Ing saw and u terrible wound was in
fiicted. The tendons and several ar
teries were severed and the bone slight
ly,cut. The wound bled copiously and
Mr. Hornbeck was hurried to the office
Df DR.. j. s. Niles, who dressed the arm.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
New G., h, A. Officers.

The new officers OF the Ladies' Catho-
Tic Benevolent association were in
stalled yesterday by the past president.
Miss Maggie Thomas. as follows:
President, Maggie Kelly; first vice
president. Maggie Coughlin; second
vice president. Agnes Mullen; recording
secretary, Maggie Thomas: assistant
recorder. Bridget McAndrew; financial
secretay, Aida Nealon: treasurer, Mag
gle Morrison: guard. Mary Mclean;
marshal, Maggie CARROLL trustees. Mrs.
Edward Fox. Bridget Flannelly, Mag
gle Kirwin.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
LETTER CAUSED TROUBLE.
II Resulted in the Arrest Of Martin
Melvin Yesterday.

A warrant for the arrest of Martin
Melvin was secured yesterday by George
Howells from Alderman Jones. The
Melvin family have lived here but
short time their former residence
being IN Archibald Mrs. Melvin Is a
niece OF Mrs. Howell and on one of her
visits to their home she was cautioned
about some matter by Mr.. Howell.
She reported the affair TO Mr. Melvin
and since there has been i'll feeling be-
tween the families. 1t did not end
here for Melvin sent several threaten
ing letters to Mr. Howell, accusing him
Of circulating stories about Mrs. Mel
vim. Mr. Howell decided to prosecute
Melvin for his threats, hence the COM
plant yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
EilcS, Piles, Itching Piles,

Symptoms-AIoistlre intense itching
and stinPing; most ut night; worse by
scratching. If allowed to continue tu-
mors form. which often bleed and ulcer
ate, becoming very sore. Swayne's
Ointment stops the itching and bleed
ing, heals liberation, and in most cases
removes the tumors. At druggists, or
by mail. for so cents. DR.. Swayne &
Son, Philadelphia. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04

Tho little girl had been tb5inr. DIS
cipiirc was necessary. and her ia aer. !
pro'n!rentpolitician. took her into the nurs-
cry, gave her a lecture on the sin u lying
and scrubbed her mouth ont Thoroughly
with soap and water. Now. Winiired, -
he said. with tatherly tr.nness. rs re
wiped away her tears, you will never do
the Ike again. will you. i.a-?' M.
PAPA answered Winisred. checking a
SEP. liaye y-Eou soIped your mouth
cut since the lection, papa ?'-Chicas %
'rribnnp.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
Officers Elected

At a meeting Of the Young Mems
Literary and Debating club in Father
Mathews hall the following officers FOR
the ensuing year were elected: Presi-
dent. James Fox; vice president. Joseph
Neaion: secretary. Timothy Pidgeon:
critic, ], J.. Horan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
For singers. IN Effc c,iye Cur. sor Cold,

Old Aunt Rachael, the well-known
nurse OF Holland descent. has gotten
up for some New York physicians. ac-
cordinS to their prescribed formula. Il
combination of Horchound. Elecam-
pane. Grape juice and Rock Candy,
that Is doing wonders H. the cure of
coughs. colds and sore throat. II Is put
up in % and 10 cent sizes. ubllc SPEAK
ers should carry bottle in their pocket.
Sold by druggists.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
A Child Hurled.

The funeral Of Louise Stake. the II
months old child OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
etazko. Of the Northwest colony. who
died Thursday morning, took place yes.
terday afternoon at O'Clock. Inter
ment was made in st. Rose cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
K E r r

II you were inclined to invest you would prefer
dealing with responsible and reliable parties.
We know you would Many years of practical
experience and thorough knowledge of all
the requirements in the trade count for some
thing when you require assistance in selecting
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
7ECkvjCLE.

Miles b. Wateman is indisposed. suf-
fering from throat trouble.
Miss Mabel Harding gave a party to
her many young friends at her home on
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
PERSONAL AND OTHER ITEMS

II. X. Jadwln Is making preparations to
leave In few days for California. where
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
Ills Pei Hobby

81 used to know your father, the old
soapmsAer, we'll"
Parvcrue--ies. soap-mak.ng was his pet
ooby.-F.ieys Blae:ter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
.Av l;Np,p ,,0tio,,.

You ask for cash." her lord began;
"N hat for, I'd Ike to krow?"
Quota ste: I'm Xix the baker man
Because ! knead the dough-
-PhilGdelphin Record
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04


Advance figures furnished by the
Railway Age, of Chicago. show that the
railway foreclosure sales in 1895 far
eclipsed those of any other year in re-
spect to mileage and capital involved.
During the year fiftyShree roads were
sold. aggregating 1929 miles of lines
and representing 1898, 10000 of bonded
debt and $424 ,060,0O of capital stock
making q total of S775,77GOO0 of bonds
and stack. In respect to the railway
irsolvencies the record for 1895 Is more
favorable than for the three preceding
years. Receivers We're appointed for
thirty-one roads. with 4,019 miles OF
lines. involving 5000 - 900 OF bonds and
sia7 7,S5S, 900 of capital stock. or a total OF
1863 .075.000.
Surveyors are at work on q line which
Is said to be intended to parallel the
Lake Erie and Western railroad. The
Cincinnati. Hamilton aud Dayton com
pany Is back of the project. and it is
said to be prOnpted by desire to re-
taliate for the paralleling of the Gin
cinnati, Hamilton and Dayton by Sena-
tor Brice, president of the Lake Erie
and Western
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( NO IFS" OR butts"
! ABOUT IT >

SIS You don't need to furnish any references need az
you be identhed-in order to buy here credit.
We doing business with honorable, intelligent people
people who pay their bills They don't buy credit be-
they poortey do because is easier pay
little money ronthy-or weeky-than it is to pay all cash.
and they right about tdon't you think so? Then
there is another reasouand it is such good that
will set III display type:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
RAILROAD NOTES.

1t is reported that the Erie railroad
undor lis new organization, has ais
continued the payment of mileage 10
ruilmaI'.; Palaco Car company tof
hauling its cars over the Erie tracks
When the Erie railroad went out OF the
hands Of the receivers the new organi-
.ation II is alleged, threw out the con
tract with the Pullman company Which
had been in vogue with the old company
The Pullman company. ii is said by
District Passenger Agent Seely, OF FL
mira. n. Y. was notified on November
eS that unless the company desired to
run It's cars over the Erie lines without
charging mileage their use would be
discontinued. 1t is reported that the
Pullman company given forty-eight
hours to decide whether or not to ac-
cept the proposition. In the meantime
q sleeping car company was notified to
have fifty cars ready for instant use
Before the forty eight hours had ex-
pired the Pullman company Is said to
have accepted the situation.
The morning times., 1896-12-09
THOSE STOLEN JEWELS.
List of the Articles Secured III the
woodward Burglary.

An official list of the articles stolen
from the home OF Mr.. S. W. Woodward has
been given out by the police department.
The robbery, which was committed last
Friday night, was exclusively announced
in The Evening Times OF Monday.
The list is as follows.
one ladies' gold hunting case watch,
number on works 277, $50, number ON case
81, 514.
one round gold fob chain.
One ladies' small gold watch with the
monogram NJ. G.. w. ON back, black silk
guard attached.
A diamond cluster pin, round set, con-
tanning between forty ana 1ifty diamonds,
and valued at $3.50.
one pansy pin, white enamel on platinum,
with "a diamond in the center.
One marquise ring, yellow diamond in
the center surrounded by chip diamonds.
one solitaire diamond ring about one
karat weight.
one ring set with three diamonds.
One ring set with three pearls.
One ring set with small pear shaped dia-
mond, in peculiar design.
Detectives Boyd, Helan and Lacey have
worked diligently on the case, but have
to the thieves.
Printed cards containing the above list
have been scattered throughout the city
andsent to adjoining towns. BY this means
the police hope to recover some OF the
stolen property, should il be offered TO
pawn brokers OF jewellers for sale.
The morning times., 1896-12-09
NATIONAL SOLDIERS HOMES.
Report of the Board of Managers
Submitted to Congress-.

The report of Gen. w. p Franklin, the
president of the board of managers of
national soldiers homes, was yesterday
laid by the Speaker before the House.
1t shows that the TIVE enty-five State
homes are gradually becoming source
of pride to their States. and that they
are economically and humanely conducted.
There has been a gradual decrease in the
cost Of maintaining State homes and in
all branches of the national homes, due
TO the diminished cost OF all materials re.
quired in their management.
The increase i'll the number Of admissions
to the homes continues, and it is only
minimiZed by prudent management. The
average number of members Of State
homes this year was ,755. The average
nun, Der kept one year in national and State
homes was 25 .2O9, and the whole num-
her cared for during the present year in
the national and State homes was 40 ABS
The report shows that if it be the in
tention of Congress to furnish a home to
all disabled volunteer soldiers and sailors
not otherwise provided for, some addi-
tional provisions should be made.
The morning times., 1896-12-09
POSTOFFICE CIVIL SERVICE
Mr.. Wilson's Annual Report Urges
Its Extension.
comprehensive Review of the Of
flee and His Recommendations
for Its Betterment.

Postmaster General Wilson, in his annual
report, depicts the growth OF the postal
service in the following paragraph:
From an organization of 10 postmasters
in the first year of Washingtons admins
tration, and mail service costing S32 900,
confined TO the carriage OF letters, the
Postoffice Department has grown to an
organization of over 10000 poStmasters,
and a service costing S92 100000, open
TO the transmission of almost all kinds OF
matter, with limitation of weight only,
and has become an integral part of the
organized postal service OF the world.
And, says Mr.. Wilson, surely the time
has come when the best business organiZa-
ton should be adopted in the administra-
ton of the department, and larger eX-
tension Of the civil service methods In the
selection Of employees, upon whose faith
full, strenuous, and Intelligent labor, rather
than political qualifications, must be based
the high and efficient service for which
the people annually pay such immenSesums.
Mr.. Wilson gives space in his report 10
the views OF his predecessors, Mr.. Wana-
maker and MI Bissell, as expressed in
their annual reports concerning plans for
the reorganization OF the postal service.
Mr. Wilson, after presenting the views OF
cial reports, says:
Fortunately the natural growth OF the
country and the consequent development
OF the postal service has suggested plan
which, by the test of experiments already
made, promises TO effect TINS substantial
Improvement, without further legislation
than an increase in the allowance for clerk
hire, more than counterbalanced by
still larger decrease in the appropriations
for the salaries of pOstmaSteTS
Further Recommendations refer to the
need or inspectors for carrier service, Us
well as for the reorganization of that.
branch OF the department, while close at
tention is given to the comparatively smlll
details of the service. such as overtime
claims, canceling machines, rents, fuel,
compartment car service, collection wagons,
depot postoffices, pneumatic tubes, etc.
The experiment OF free delivery in towns
and villages has not proved success, says
the p ostmaster General, and the results Cf
free rural delivery are as yet incomplete.
The morning times., 1896-12-09
DISCUSSED PENDING BILLS.
Federation of Labor Holds an In.
tereStin3 Session

A well attended meeting Of the Fedora
ton of Labor was held last evening st
Plasterers' Hall. Twenty-eight locals were
represented and President James L. Nc
Hugh was in the chair.
Among the matters discussed was the
Hill bill, prohibiting alien labor on govern
ment work, the formulation of a bill to
be presented to Congress providing for a
Scent car fare in the District, and the
report of Building Inspector Brady sug-
gesting the enactment of a bill author
izing the District Commissioners to EN-
ploy day labor on all public work
4 general debate followed on the eight.
hour law, during which 1T was stated that
While often it was violated, it had oper-
ated to the benefit of the working class.
The Painters Assembly reported eleven
additions to the membership roll and sew
eral applications for admission
The morning times., 1896-12-09
Learning to skate

The blglnner VINO starts out 10 master
the art or Ice skating must have an un-
limited amount OF confidence, patience and
perse yerence and that greatest quality
OF American citizens, pluck. The Con.
ven1on Hall Ice link can show as fine
lot or instructors as any similar place OF
the KIND IN the country, and their InteIIi-
gence and perseverance In the matter of
instruction has been noticeable feature
OF the career or that place OF amusement
They nave mad a great deal to tio with the
awakening OF interest in ice skating and
have turned out from the classes some very
good Ice skaters. Their method is or the
best ans beginner could not do better
than place nimseir under their care
The morning times., 1896-12-09
CONCERT FOR MISSION $.
Georgetown Young People Give a
En- inNa hlf EnfarfainInanf

Georgetown Young People Give an
Enjoyable Entertainment.
Tie young ladies of Mrs W F. Birch's
Sunday-scho oOlclaSs ofthe Dunbarton Metho-
dist Episcopal Church of Georgetown gave
concert last night in the lecture room OF
the church. Thehall was handsomely decor.
ated with bunting, flags, flowers, and
potted plants. The program included some
OF the very best amateur talent OF George
wnand " ashinStpn. Amongthe selections
were piano solo by Miss Beatrice Graham.
vocal solo by Mr.. Emory Wilson. Miss
Pauline Barnes also sang very well The
Zenda Banjo and Mandolin Club, of which
Messrs. Hopkins, Barrenger, Wright, Birch,
Smith, Bates, Barker, and Stoddard are
members, rendered several selections An
organ solo by Mr.. Wilson Riley completed
the musical part Of the entertainment after
which refreshments were served.
The proceeds Of the concert viii be turned
over to the foreign missions fund
The morning times., 1896-12-09
Trouble With Arnor p,a,as

Secretary Herbert has Diet tailed Capt Nc
Cornlck, Chief Engineer J. A b. Smith
and Naval Constructor Dashiell to tnyesti-
gate the quality of the plates furnished for
the Kearsarge and Kentucky, now being
built at Newport News, Va. Some of the
plates furnished on being marked for fit
ting to the vessel, did not fulfill require
ments, andcOnpiaint was made The board
Will meet at Newport News
The morning times., 1896-12-09
First Meeting of Daucbters

Charleston, S. c., Dec. s.-The first an
nuai convention OF the South Carolina
division OF the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy will assemble in this city tomorrow
+. at 10 o'clock The division has only been
organized since last May, but no less than
fourteen chapters are now represented in
the city by delegations OF ladies' The bust
ness before the convention will probably
be concluded tomorrow.
The morning times., 1896-12-09
ON STEWARDS NOTE.
Senator and the Silver Knight Sued
for S40O,

A suit for SIO0 was filed yesterday
afternoon against Senator William NJ
Stewart and the Silver Knight Publishing
Company. The plaintiffs in the-action are
w. H. Sholes andJ. George Smith, assignees
of-J. {. Addison, the paper dealer.
The Silver Knight Publishing Company
was indebted TO Addison in the sum OF
S400 and the first of August last a note
was given In payment. 1t was signed by
the Silver knight Publishing Company. j.
II. Turner, business manager The note
was indorscd by Senator Stewart and was
to run sixty days.
Being now somewhat overdue the suit
was filed to recover the amount Oliver
c. Sabin is also named as one of the de-
PENDANTS in the transaction.
The morning times., 1896-12-09
Another Name
Added to the Long List
of Cured.

. MI. George Anderson, an employe OF tne
r. jackson Lumber Company, whose resi-
uence Is 1922 Maryland avenue southW west,
testlrleS as follows. when l placed my
case III The nanuS of Dr. Young u short
ume ago l was so weak and run down
could hardly walk / had not been anie
10 retain food on my stomach for weeks.
Iiad terrible nIgnJ swedtS ana q ileii
IeVer every afternoon. 1 had frequent
nervous chIlls that laS6ed from one 10 two
hourS. Ine fac uf the matter is. was
nearer dead than alive ! found no re-
lief until 1 saw DR.. Young. His very
first treatment helped me. | continued
the treatment. and today | am we'll and
81 gaIn
The morning times., 1896-12-09
PREPARING FOR INAUGURATION.
Pennsylvania Railroad Asks Per-
mission to Lay Extra Tracks.

Superintendent Barnard and other Of
ficials of the Penns Viva mia Railroad Com
pany called upon the Commissioners yes
terday to ask for permit to lay temporary
tracks on several of the southwest thor
oughfares. to be maintained for the purpose
of parking cars during Inauguration week.
The land embraces parts of -Four and d
half street. Sixth street and Virginia ave
nue.. The gentlemen also solicited per
mission TO close Thirteen-and-aha half street
in the vicinity of Virginia avenue, at
point where the company owns property
on both sides of the street.
The matter will come before the board
at the first meeting, when it will be given
consideration.
Philadelphia. Dec. s.-The passenger de-
partment of the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad
Company is bcseged with applications
for sleeping cars to be sidetra cked at
Washington during the Inauguration of
President Mckinley. So far applications
for $50 sleepers have been received, many
Of them coming from the West. The
company has. unless other provisions are
made room to sidetrack only about sew
enty-five cars at Washington, and that
number has already been allotted to the
first comers.
The morning times., 1896-12-09
Government Overhead Wires.

Mr.. Grosyener introduced joint resolu-
ton yesterday providing for the stringing
OF wire on existing government poles
for telephone from the House folding
room to the annex to that room in the Nc
Dowell building, at North Capitol and
Massachusetts avenue northwest
The morning times., 1896-12-09
Rabcock Calls a Meetinn

Ihe establishment OF permanent head
quarters Of the Republican national com
mittee will doubtless lead TO the abolition
of the headquarters Of the Republican Con
gressional committee. Chairman Babcock
VIII call meeting OF the committee within
a few days TO determine the master de-
finitely
The morning times., 1896-12-09
Real Estate transfers.

John w. Albaugh ct ux to Ezra D. Par
ker, lots 20 and &c, square 80, in Alley
ct nj sub, subject to trust for S12 500,
$40.
David J. Cotter ct ux to Julia A. Bana-
gan, lots u and %, square 81, in Cotter's
sub, quit claim, $40.
David A. Cotter ct ux to same, same
property. quit claim, SO.
Samuel A. Drury and Fleming j. Laven-
der, trustees, to George p Newton, lot
1870. square 1929, in Wine ct al sub,
subject to trust, So ,225.
George FitZhugh ct TX to George F.
Emmons. lot / At, Garfield, in Emmons'
subdivision, $40.
Herman EAGasch to Francis q. NewIands,
part Mount Airy, containing l a. S344
acres, $40.
Ceceiia Henson to John Holton, lot II,
Garfield, 500.
Margaret Larman to David K Meredith,
lot ". square S66, in Particle ct al. sub,
$2,SUU.
John Quinn ct uX. to Charles HartunC.
lot r, square $40, in Magill's sub. s..
Anderson w Shields ct ux. to j. Thco
Rupli, lot 10, square 80, in Danenhower's
SUBJ, $40.
The sisters of the Visitation Of George
town to j Ohm Quinn, lot r, square $50. i'm
MagilFS sub, $40.
George w. Walsh Tow n right and trustee)
TO John Quinn, lotF, square $40, in Magill's
SUBJ, $3.50.
The morning times., 1896-12-09

Don't fail to hear Rev. Howard Wilbur
Ennis, at odd Fellows Hail, Tonight Il
Illustrated lecture ION the Queens Thres-
hold
The morning times., 1896-12-09
DANGER IN SODA.
Serious Results Sometimes Follow
Its Excessive Use.

Common soda is all right in it's place
and indispensable in the kitchen and for
cooking and washing purposes, but it was
never intended for medicine and people
who use it as such will some day regret
it,
We refer to the comm on use of Soda to
relieve heartburn or sour stomach, a habit
which thousands Of people practice almost
daily and one which is fraught with dan
ger; moreover the soda only gives tenn
porary relief and in the end the stomach
,rouDle gets worse and worse.
The soda acts as a mechanical irritant
TO the walls of the stomach and bowels,
and cases are on record where it accumti-
lated in the intestines, causing death by
inflammation or peritonitis.
DIR. Harlandsonre as the safest
and Surest cure for sour stomach (acid
dyspepsia) an excellent preparations sold by
druggists under the name of Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets. These tablets are large
10-grain loZengeS. very pleasant TO taste
and contain the natural acids, peptones.
and digestive elements essential to good
digestion, and when taken after meals
they digest the food perfectly and promptly
before it has time to ferinent, sour and
poison the blood and nervous system.
DR.. Wuerth states that he Invariably Uses
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets in all cases t.f
stomach arrangements and finds them n
certain cure, not only for sour stomach
but by promptly digesting the food they
create healthy appetite, increase flesh
and strengthen the acton OF the heart :. nd
liver. They are not a cathartic, but in
tended only for stomach diseases AMI
weakness, and will be found reliable in
any stomach trouble except cancer of the
stomach. s----a-~-----
4 4. @
The morning times., 1896-12-09

Don't fail to hear Rev Howard Wilbur
Ennis, at Odd Fellows Hall, tonight. IL
lussrated lecture ION the Queens Thres-
hold.''
The morning times., 1896-12-09
SPECIAL NOTICE.

who wasas Iated with the Le egitinate
employment Bureau ia 11th st. NV,
mas aDsconded, taking Win nm all Ooks
ahd papers relating TO the business. 1
snail continue business at IA me address and
ask the patronage or the public, whom I
Shall serve with first-class help Domestics
asked to register 1t
The morning times., 1896-12-09
stomach.

All druggists sell Stuart's D dyspepsia Tab
lets at so cents pefspackage --~~-y
little book describing all forms of
stomach weakness and their cure mailed
free by addressing the Stuart Company. of
Marshall, Mich. de7,9,1l
The morning times., 1896-12-09
FOR SALE-APPLES.

FOR SALE-Apples; S1.15 a barres
New York state picked winter apples.
none better. E. B. CROSBY, 4l0 6tn Sc
NV. de7-3t,em
The morning times., 1896-12-09

FOX ENT-Elegdntly fur, alsO un-
Iur, rooms, with or without board.
sos 9Th st NV Ces-3t.eIn