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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
COMING CHARITY BALL
ARRANGEMENTS for 1t Are Being
Rapidly Perfected.
NAMES or THE Committeeman
Tickets Have Bccu Printed and Will BE
Distributed TOnieht--Ball Promises
TO Eclipse the Charity Rail-
Of Five Years Ago.

Arrangements for the Charity ball at
the Frothingham on April are being
rapidly perfected and il promises TO De
one of the leading social events or the
year. The details Of the arrangements
for the ball are i'm charge of the follow
ing committees:
Finance-John p Kelly. John J. Fahey.
VI. 7. Flynn, DIR. John O'Malley, A. r.
DSnn, Naming of A,ronesses--M. F.. McI,on-
aid, Joseph O'Brien. NJ. II Higgins.
Printing--Leo S. coyne, NJ. +. Cawley,
Thomas J. Conway. -,
Music-Dr. Walter Reedy, Frank J, Me-
Andrew, John A. Collins, NJ. 4. McCanH'
VI. L. Cawley.
Hall and decorations-,D. NJ. Reilly, DR..
John J. Barrett, +. O. Megargee. John J.
LOTUS. p. J. Casey.
Refreshments-Joseph O'Brien, \; >.
Casey, X. j. Murray. NJ. p. Flynn, ii, L.
Lucas.
Subscriptions-Dr. John O'NIailey: p, n.
Coyne. B. b. Megargee. Thomas +. no
ban. John }, O'Boyle, Dr., John Burnett
william Kelly. d. j. Reedy, George Nc
Donald, B. J. Neville.
Press-James O'Connor, +. j.. Fitzsim-
mons, r. J. Lynett. X. j. Beamish, r. =.
Barrett, Neil Mc'rague. j. +. Mitchen'
Ta, James r Burnett n S,, T. ! PuffS, hSarke M: j.
Committee on honorary managers-M. J.
Walsh, Frank j. Leonard, Thomas j. Dug
gan. =,
Committee on floor managers.M. II.
Higgins, b. p. Connolly. +. OMaiiey.
GENERAL. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The gentlemen whose names appear
on the above subcommittee comprise
the general executive committee, nav
ing entire super vision OF the arrange
ments for the ball. or this body Attor-
ney Nj. r. Sando is chairman, and Leo
Coyne secretary. Tickets for the ball
have been printed and will be distri-
buted at tonight's meeting of the execu-
tive committee. The tickets will be sold
at IS and will admit gentleman and
one lady If the holder Of one Of these
tickets desires to bring more than one
lady he can secure tickets for the ad-
ditional ones at 81 each. ..-........
Music for the ball will be furnished
by IA band of twenty pieces and an or
chestra Of sixteen pieces. The former
will furnish music for the twenty
promenadcs and the latter for the TWEEN
ty-one dances. Simple. but artistic
decorations suitable to enhance the
beauty of the naturally pretty Froth-
ingham will be used. and all of the ar
will be perfected with the
intention of making the event an en-
phatic social success as we'll as realizing
snug sum of money for the Founding
Home. Ii is expected that the approach
ing ball will bring together even more
representative gathering Of the Catho-
lie people of the valley than did the
Charity ball of five years ago and also
quite eclipse that event In Il social way.
WORK OF THE COMMITTEES.
The subdivisions Of the gener-
al executive committee are now en-
gagged in naming an honorary board Of
managers. preparing list of patron
esses and selecting number of young
men who will have charge of the dane
ing ON the night of the ball.
Names of the persons who will act in
such capacities will be announced in a
few days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
SIGNATURE WAS FORGED.
Bold Act Of u Man Who Represented
Himself to Bo {. D. weaman.


Himself to Be {. D. weRman.
1t transpired yesterday that the sig
nature OF c. u. Wegman which was
attached to the bail piece on which
May Bellman secured her release the
night before was forged. The parties
who have thus so nagrantly toyed with
Justice have not as yet been appre-
hended but Chief Simpson has clue
which he says will land the perpetrator
in prison.
The bail was entered before Alder
man Wright about O'Clock Wednesday
night. A party OF men all unknown to
the alderman came to his office and
upon making known their business, the
alderman who was not thoroughly ac-
quainted with the merits OF the case
had no hesitancy in accepting ball, par
ticularly when the man who offered
himself as bondsman and represented
himself as c. ID. Wegman, of the we'll
known firm of Wegman 4 Co, whole
sale produce merchants.
The bail piece WAS sent to the sta
tion house and Mrs. Bellnan was re-
and possibly has dscamped. At any
rate the police failed to locate her yes
terday. They have. however. secured =
description Of the forger and as It tallies
with that OF a low character, who had
been showing a deep interest In Mrs
Bellman's case ever since her arrest
they are confident Of corralling him to-
day.
The two girls who We're captured In
Mrs Bellmans place have made writ
ten statements of the character of the
house and have signified their willing
ness to give testimony against the pro-
prietress. They are still in the station
house. but will today be sent to the
county jail to be held AZ witnesses.
They fought SO hard against being
sent to the House of the Good Shepherd
that the mayor decided to send them to
the county Jail. Before doing this how
ever he had them taken to the Florence
Mission. but the authorities there would
not receive them because OF their
avowed intention of resisting all re-
forming Influences.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
PERSONAL.

NJ. ]. Pokelnshky. of Syracuse, is the
guest of his sister. Mrs. X. Levy.
Mrs. Stone and daughter Miss Lillian,
OF New York city, are in Scranton. =
Miss :. Kinney. of Gui!ford. Conn. has
returned home after u visit with Mrs. r.
f. Piatt. Of this city.
Mrs. George Sanderson and son, James
Sanderson. are On route for Florida, on a
clyde lin" steam from New York city.
Rev. ID. II. Green. of Ashley. was in the
city yesterday afternoon.
The following ladies. members of MIS-.
W. r. Hallstead lodge. q. I A. to b. OF
l.. t.. of Scranton left on train No. -
yesterday morning to attend union meet
Ing held at Masonic Temple. Jersey City.
y. j.: Mrs. Charles Seeley. Mrs. Merritt
Gardner, Mrs. Y. II. Miller. Mrs. G. O..
Miller. Mrs. Charles Stevens. Mrs. Will
lam iohe, Mrs. Willard Laning, Mrs
George Smith. Mrs. Whitney. Mrs David
Taylor. Mrs. Edward Hand
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
WHITE CROOK COMPANY.
Began a Three Days Performance Al
Davis Theater Yesterday,

The cver-good and ever-welcome
White Crook company began its an
nual visit to Davis theater yesterday.
large and enthusiastic audience ap-
plauded the prolonged happy hit which
the show offers. With the exception OF
the Earle-Howard dialogue the per
formance is unusually clean for its
kind. The polka-dot dance is pretty,
the medley of popular airs by the com
pany is given with snap. Nellie
Franklin fits about the stage in a vi
vaciouS way. and the three old sports"
exterminate the blues"
Beside these Flora. slack wire per-
former of the old school, gives a dar-
ing performance. Messrs. Truehart
and Kennedy play foot ball with one
another. and Bryant and Smith play
the harp and dance. There is a negro
quartette in the show. They were re-
called four times yesterday. The per-
formance opens and ends with two
mammoth extravaganzas. During the
latter part w. II. Trueheart Is response
bic for much Of the fun.
Miss Lena La Covier made the best
impression of the individual members
Of the company. A sweeter singer with
a better budget of sentimental songs
never travelled in like organization
The company is very large one. The
performance will be repeated for three
nights, and matinees beginning with
yesterdays performance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
SANITARY COMMISSION.
Engaged in the Preparation Of = Code Of
Laws for This City.


Pursuant to the behests of the sani-
tary code adopted al the last session OF
the legislature. the board Of health is
taking steps to have framed and adopt
ed u standard set of rules and regula-
tions governing plumbing and drainage.
At a recent meeting Of the board. the
health officer. DR.. w. T.. Allen, was d.
rected to formulate these rules and was
empowered to call into consultation
leading master plumber and architect
and the building inspector As mem-
bers Of this commission Dr. Allen select
ed NJ. r. Howley. Of the firm of =. F. &
NJ. y. Howley. of Wyoming avenue. and
F. l.. Brown. OF the firm of Brown 4
Morris. of the Price building. Washing
ton avenue. These two with DIR. Allen
and Building lnpector John Nelson, met
in the latter's office in the city hall yes
terday and began their important and
arduous task.
At present there is set of rules
which plumbers are expected to follow.
but they are very Inadequate and have
not been rigidly enforced The commis-
sion now in session intends to make
rules that will cover the whole ground,
and the board of health will see that
they are enforced. it being the boards
intention to give the building inspector
the same powers as are held by plumb
ing inspectors in cities of the second
class. The Master Plumbers associa
ton has for some time past been striv-
ing to secure the creation Of such an
office. but as no provision is made for
it's maintenance it will have to be salts
fled for the present with the arrange
ment Of investing plumbing inspectors
powers In the building inspector.
The next meeting Of the commission
will be on Thursday. March ~. when it
is expected a rough draft of the con-
templated code will be prepared. How
long 1t will take them to complete their
task Is not known. Inasmuch as this
code will be the standard for years to
come. the commission intends to spare
neither time nor trouble i'm its drafting
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
HIS GRANDMOTHER WAS.
very Unexpected Retort Of a Four-Ycar
Old At Church.

From the Louisville Post.
That it il only step from the sub
lime to the ridiculous Is well illustrated
by the following amusing incident that
happened few Sabbaths ago in well
known church. and caused no little mer-
riment among the teachers. The super
intendent was telling the wee small
folks of the custom In certain countries
Of chaining the prisoners hands and
feet together And" she asked. don't
you suppose that if some one came and
released them they would be very happy
and grateful"
1t was unanimously agreed that they
would.
And" continued the superintendent.
coming to her point. Jesus was sent to
the world to release people from their
sins. Are any of you here bound with the
chains of sim No" piped the four
year-old offspring of the minister. I'm
not. but my grandmother is
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13

vania Gymnastie team will be here I'M
der the auspices of the Scranton BIZ
cycle club.
The family is famous throughout the
Wyoming Valley for their skill as mu
sicians. 1t consists of seven members.
and the instruments are guitars. vio
lins, mandolins and banjos. Four of
the numbers on the programme of that
occasion will be given by them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
FOR ADDITIONAL WORK,

MuldOOn Il Bowie's Claim Being Consid
cred by Streets and Bridges Committee.
The special committee Of councils ap-
pointed to devise plans for the perma-
nent improvement of West Market
street. will have another conference to-
day with the owners of the thorough
fare. the Providence and Abingdon
Turnpike company.
One of the turnpike people stated yes
terday that Mr.. Roche's scheme is ac-
ceptable to them and that if the details
can be arranged they will subscribe to
it, If this thing goes through. it means
that the city will be released from a
burdensome and obnoxious compact
with the Turnpike company and that
West Market street will be severed.
graded and paved.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
MORE SIR KNIGHTS,
Engage the 81. Charles Hotel for tho
May COuclavc.

Engage the ~ Charles Hotel Tor the
May COnclavc
Quarters were yesterday engaged at
the st. Charles hotel for De Molay
commandery, No. .. and Reading com
mandery. No. A.. both of Reading, dur
ing the conclave of the Grand COM
mandery. May %, 26 and - The ar
rangements We're made by George F..
Hagenman and Samuel D. Diberk. two
committeeman representing the COM
manderies referred to. which will be
represented by Sir Knights and their
wives to the number of about $50.
ON Monday night. the 25th. the Read
ing commandery will give big recep-
tion at the hotel i'm honor of it's mem
bar. Adam II. Schmehl. who is grand
junior warden in the grand lodge. The
two Reading communicates will have
with them the Germania band. one of
the largest and best organizations of
its kind in this state.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD.
Fine Patriotic Drama Given ut the
rockingham Last Night.

Young America Abroad" was the
title of patriotic drama given by the
Waite Comedy company in the Froth-
ingham last evening before good sized
audience. The first act of the drama is
laid in New York, and the others in
Bolivia. South America. The story Of
the drama Is of great interest. and the
many striking climaXes aroused the au-
dience to high pitch Of enthusiasm.
In the afternoon THE Inside Track"
was the bill, in which Mr. and Mrs. Billy
Barbour. who were married Wednes-
day afternoon, had prominent parts
This afternoon Driven from Home"
and tonight Kathleen Mavourneen"
will he the attractions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
THEY WERE AFRAID.
Electric Light Works ut Olyphant Caught
Fire Last Evening

Electric Light Works at OIyphant Caught
Fire Last Evening.
There was considerable excitement"
at OlyDhant early last evening. but IL
subsidized quickly. The Electric Light
works caught fire and there was a fear
that the flames would destroy the plant
and leave the town i'm darkness.
The fire started in the roof. near
where the stack goes through II and
the manner in which it caught does not
clearly appear as there is Il covering
of asbestos ON the stack and at any rate
1t is not of temperature high enough
to start blaze. The damages will not
exceed S25.
The fire companies responded prompt
ly to the alarm and got the blaze under
control
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
N0kTON'S "a
NEW WALL DECORATIONS.


This years styles now in.
Very choice and exclusive designs,
large variety and exquisite
cOlOrings,
in all the grades, suitable
for the palace or the cabin
churches, public halls, offices, etc.
Real Silk and Satin Hanginss,
Ivory finished, Pressed Hangiugs,
l.incrusta, solid relief, initiates
carved wood. imitation leather,
gold and silver papers,
Boston plain tints and cartridge
papers, with elegant friezes
and ceilings to match all papers.
Room moulding to match.
We invite inspection.
Now is good time for interior
decorating, Don't wait for
pleasant weather rush.
We supply decorators on
short notice.
VI. NORTON,
a., LackaWanna Ave, Scranton.
;: SO Main St., Wilkes. Barre.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
DOES ANY ONE REMEMBER =?
Pioneer Scranton school Teacher brought
to Mind by Beue ficcnt Law.


Captain Fellows was engaged yester-
day in searching the ancient history
of the school district for some record
which would go to show that Josephine
+. McCollister, taught school here some
thirs.i or thirty-five years ago. In an
old account book of the Fourth school
districts entries were found which
showed that Miss McCollister was a
teacher in this city between the years
1860 and 1868.
This information was forwarded to
Miss McCollister. who is still teaching
school in New York city, and with it,
as she explained in her letter. she will
be enabled to establish her claim to re-
tirement on half pay. which the laws
OF New York state allows to its school
teachers who have taught continuously
for forty years. Miss McCollister is at
present receiving $40 a month.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
DOUBLE BONDING REQUIRED.
MIR. Chittendcn Says City Must Also Pro.
vide Trensurcr's Bonds.

vide Trensurcr's Bonds.
In looking up the law pertaining to
the city treasurers bond. Select Coun-
Gilman Chittenden has come to the con-
cusion that unless the repositories are
designated by the city as the sact di-
rects. the bondsmen cannot be held liza
bic for any possible deficiency or defal-
cation. inasmuch as they could easily
show that the city had lived up to its
duty in the premises.
In view of the fact that common coun-
ell killed the ordinance designed to COW
er this ground. Mr.. Chittenden has pre-
pared Il resolution providing that the
city insure itself against such con-
tingency in some reliable surety COM
pany. The resolution would have been
introduced last night had select council
met.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
Foot Ball PLAYER bead.

bethlehem. Pa. March News has
just been received here of the death of
Clement Heyser Detwiler. of yellow fever
In San Domingo. on Feb. s. Detwiler
played right guard on Lehigh unversitys
tirst foot ball eleven and graduated in ~.
He was experimenting the construction of
"a railroad in San Domingo.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
PUNCHED PITCHER FEE.
ue Insulted = Better Man Than Himself
and Was Sorry Afterwards

Jack Fee, the Carbondale ball tosser,
and man named Morris. We're arrest
ed yesterday for fighting on Lackawan-
ma avenue.
Fees face bore evidence of his oppo-
nents unmistakable prowess, and judg-
ing that he received punishment
enough, Mayor Connell let him go.
Morris. who it appears had just cause
for punching Fee, was also discharged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
II is ACCEPTABLE.


Turnpike People VIII Agree to Mt.
ROchs's Proposition.
The joint streets and bridges COM
mittee. last night, met to consider the
claim Of Muldoon 4 Bowie for extra
work on the abutments OF Roaring
Brook bridge. but owing to the alb
sence OF City Engineer Phillips no ac-
ton was taken.
The contractors claim that the addi-
tional work for which they ask COM
pensation was ordered by the city en-
gineer. after 1t was decided to sub
stitute asphalt for ranking on the
fioor of the bridge, which change neces-
STATED = strengthening of the abut-
moDfS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
RUSH ON THE Bon OFFICE.

A Large Crowd Of Sports Swiudted At
Paterson.
Paterson. n. j.. March 12.-Serious
trouble was threatened at the opera
house here tonight. Young Griffo. the
boxer, was billed to appear against
three men. In addition to several other
bouts. After several exhibitions had
been given the curtain was lowered
and the referee announced that the
manager had decamoed with the re-
ceipts and that Critic had failed to APP
pear.
The crowd made rush for the box Of
fice and could not be dispersed until
the police were called.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
BICYCLE CLUB OFFICERS.
Important Business Transacted by the
Scranton Bicycle Club.

At the annual Tneeting of the Scran-
ton Bicycle club last night the follow
ing officers were elected: President. ID.
Il. Atherton: vice president. C. A. God
frey; secretary. w. r. Kennedy: treas
urer. r. c. Dean: captain. II. G. Lucus:
directors. r. NJ. Eandling. W. f. Boyle.
II. A. Knapp. +. A. Hintmister. ii. e.
Wallace. r. A. Gilmore. Wallace Ruth.
The proposed large extension to the
club house. and which will cost about
81. 900. was discussed. The building
committee was instructed to have de-
tailed plans and specifications made
and to advertise for bids.l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
sixty Pianos and organs.

Must be sold before the twentieth of
March. We retire from business then
and will positively refuse no reasonable
offer. Credit terms to suit the buyers
pleasure or extraordinary Inducements
for spot cash. Guernsey Bros, 22i
Wyoming avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
STREET CAR TRAFFIC.
Snow Disabled 1t Up To Noon Yesterday
But All Lines Are Now Opeu

hut All Lines Are Now Open.
1t required until noon yesterday to
restore the street car system of the city
to working order. Every crew i'm the
employ of the company was pressed
into service during the night before.
and by morning the cars were capable
of making infrequent trips.
At noon all the lines except Moosic
and Peckvile were going on schedule
time No cars went through to either of
these places except the sweeper until
late at night. but these lines are now
open. and cars will be running regularly
this morning
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
TOUHIL FAMILY ACCEPTS.

They win PLAY at the rockingham
Theatcr on March 20.
An invitation extended to the Touhil
family. of Pittston. has been accepted
to play at the rockingham on March
", when the University Of Pennsyl-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
THE MOSCOW STABBING.
Coub0y Not Dangerously Hurt and Free
man Is Still Missing.

man Is Still Missing.
Thomas Conboy, Of Moscow, whose
injuries were reported yesterday. Is not
In danger of death nor seriously hurt
according to the latest reports from
his bedside. Freeman, who used the
knife Is still at large, and has not been
arrested.
Another version of the case is that
Freeman did not viciously assault Con-
boy. but was showing him how he
would carve Dan Simpson. the hOstler,
for driving him out of the barn with
a pitchf0Ck. when the knife accident
ally ripped ConbOy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
FREE SILVER DEMOCRACY.
Party Is Formed 1T Lansing That Is
Prepared to Bolt the Ticket.

Prepared to Bolt the Ticket.
Lansing. Mich. March 1.-THE free
silver Democratic party OF Michigan,
was formed here this afternoon at u
conference Of the free silver element of
the Democratic party.
On the state central committee are
some of the best known men in the
state. A committee will appear before
the Democratic state convention at De-
troit next month. and If silver is not
given recognition the silver men will
holt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13

WONDERFUL are the cures accom-
plished by Hoods Sarsaparilla and yet ii
Is only because Hoods Sarsaparilla, the
one true blood purifier, makes pure, rich.
healthy blood.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
DIED.

DAVIS--In Scranton. March D. 1896 John
B. Davis. Funeral from the residence.
on Moosic street. Saturday afternoon at
o'clock. Burial at DunmOre cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13

Thomas Q. Seabrooke. the comedian,
who has no peer and who is vividly re-
membered as the star and hit i'm THE
Isle of Champagne" will be seen i'm the
Academy on Monday evening in his
new comedy, "The SpeculatOr, play
built on the lines of 1.-THE Henrietta"
which made Stuart Robson famous. In
the new play Mr.. Seabrooke Is said to be
even more amusing than In any of his
former roles. which is saying much.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
Immense Crowds

every day attend the great auction sale
at the jewelry store of DavidOw Bros y
Piano sale. Big bargains. Guernsey
Bros.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-13
NOu Make n MissaLc

HOODS PILLS for the liver and bow
els act easily. yet promptly and effi-
ciently.