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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-21

AFsw Higarss ON state Finances.
In one Of the speeches which John
B. Tanner 10 reading in this state, he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

WORD CONTESTED IN THREE PRIZES
w Tor the largest number of Engli.h wor,i.
from the letters composing Rock Isi.nd .
send list of words and six cent s.arnrS : :,
the Rock Island Art company. and rc~.Is.. b.
return return mai two beautiful phoiograyrr..s.
Prizes to be awarded before ChriStn... "a,
Address Rock Island Art company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-21
Welcome 0
Knights Of Pythias.

WE welcome you In
F" friendship: we
welcome you for the
charity you distribute;
we welco ne you for
the benevolence ior
which your great
lodge is noted; we
welcome you as
our honored guests
to our beautiful CRY.
Come and make our
store your headquar-
tiers. All parcels
checked free; wheth.
er YOU buy of us or
not, make our store
your headquarters.
Any courtesy gladly
extended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-21

either shows woeful ignorance oil
state finances, or else he is deliber-
ately classifying the record-either OF
which shows him incapable of dis
charging the duties of the office OF
governor if there was possibility OF
his election. In the speech which
he read at De Kalb Saturday, Sept.
10, he drew a comparison between
the administration of Gov. Fifer and
that OF Gov. Altgeld, but he demon
strated that he knew absolutely
nothing about it. Gov. Filter came
into Office about Jan. 1, 1889. On
that date there was in the state treas
ury 50. 1852. 406S4. There were I'M
paid appropriations amounting to
81. 1898. 124 81. leaving a balance Of
81 1859, 2S2.47.
Gov. Fifer. if properly chargeable
with the revenues levied for the
years 1883 $3.50 81, as follows:
lsss -........ - no coo 90
1890. / i0o O0p 90
LII ~ 80, ...... l5p0U 10
Total. So 40 os, a.
UoV. Altgeld came into office about
January, 1898. On that date there
was balance in the state treasury
OF So, 715, 1919. 40, and there we're un-
paid appropriations amounting to
~, 2S3, $3.50, leaving a balance of
Vi, 431 .5l5 50. Gov. Altgeld is prop
erly chargeable with the revenues
levied for the years 1892 SO "a 95 as
follows:
1892 ......................S15 500 600 90
ls93... Observation-Disclosures. OOO0O 90
1891 800 900 10
1898. 5000 coo 20
Balance above ...............Sl.4 3l sis. 50
Amount received by Altgeld. $50. - .s3l SIS 20
| Amount received by Fifer......... s.459 .s,ss a.
Balance in Filters favor. .si7a .;;s.. q,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-21

velvets. velvets. velvets.
The best line Of colored and
black silk velvets 10 the tri-
cities. only. per yard .... sc
A better lire. such ~ usually
sold st CLIPS. ei.5o q yard.
for this week lail shades) per
yard ......... ........ CSC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-21

Are two of the most important points
to consider In buying anything. We
make them our specially in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-21

IGOR SALE-LoTS on EASY TERMS
\ monthly payments IL desired Inouir. M
j. d. Beecher, SO Seventeenth street
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
WERE ROYALTY TREATED.
Wilkes. Barre Eiks Show Their Scran.
ton Brethren Good Time.

There was big response to the invi-
tation extended by the Wilkes Barre
Elks tot heir Scranton brethren to
come down and partake of their hos
pitality on the occasion of their initia-
ton ceremonies last night. Bauer's
band was taken along, and with the
members, packed the special train of
two cars which carried them to and fro
over the Delaware and Hudson road.
II. G. Merrill, sporting editor of the
Wilkes-Barre Record, who was chair
man Of the reception committee, took
charge of the party as soon as they got
aboard the train and gave them pleas
ureable foretaste Of what was in store
for them They were royalty enter
tained and came home with high opin-
ions Of the entertaining abilities of the
LuZerne Elks.
Those who enjoyed the visit were
c. E. Pryor, G. NJ. Hallstead, F. c.
Hand. D. j. Reedy, Peter Ziegler, Sol
Ollinger, George D. Taylor, Frank w.
Martin. Fred Smith. Colonel F. j.
Fitzsimmons, William Mcbride, S. A.
Simrell, J. r. Cohen. r. J. Murray, w.
A. Rutledge, Eugene Strong. Alex.
Dunn, Hon. Alex. r. Connell, John M.
Brown, Alex. shriefrer, J. Miller, John
| German, Joseph Levy, George Gunster,
A. Rose, NJ Schwartzkopff. w. ].
Weichel, Emil Weichel. John Benore,
A. S. Gould, Major w. ]. Millar. E.
| Moses. c. G. Boland. John McEachen.
DR.. Pennypacker. r. J. Eagan, Sol
Goldsmith, Sam Samter, William A.
Connell, ]. Z. Ross. Ed ]. Robinson,
Ike Brown, Frank Knight, J. J. Lotus,
M. NJ. Baird. Peter Rosar. William Col
| Inns, NJ. p. Flynn. Charles Blume. Will
lam Hobby. William Craig, Marvin
Smith, John ]. O'Grady, John Denni-
son, William Blume, F. F. Schoen,
Charles G. Rosar the Messrs. Kramer,
Shafer, Dusenbury and Kirby.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
WILBUR COMPANY COMING.
Will Be ut the Frothingham Theatre
Next Week.

The play-goers Of this city will well
come with pleasure the announcement
that the celebrated and popular Will
bur Opera company Is headed this way
and are booked to appear at the Froth-
ingham theater for one week only, COM
mencing Monday night. June 8.
The Wiiburs are now on their eigh-
teenth annual our of the United States
and come better and stronger equipped
than ever. A complete car load of cos
tunes. and another car load of para
phernalia for the proper production of
the famous Wilbur high-art living pic
lures are carried, and Manager Wilbur
claims, and justly, too. that no S1.50
company mounts its productions any
finer.
At each performance a complete pro-
duction of Il standard or comic opera
will be given. the famous Wilbur
march will be presented, and a series
OF magnificent living pictures will
close the evenings performance. The
pictures were the first that We're put on
the road and are alone worth the price
Of admission. The company contains
all of the old favorites, including E. A.
Clark, j. Z. Corby, Emmett Drew, j.
Clarence Harvey, Eloise Mortimer,
Maggie Bolton. Hattie Richardson,
Maud Daniel. and a chorus of fifty un-
der the able baton of Frank N. Dar-
ling
The selection Of operas for the week
has been most happy. 1t Is as follows:
Monday night, Two Vagabonds;''
Tuesday night, Fra Diavolo:" We'd
nesday matinee. Dorothy" Wednes-
day night. "Martha:" Thursday night
Bohemian Girl" Friday night, Doc
caccio;" Saturday matinee, Mari
tana;" Saturday night, Grand Ouch.
ess." Prices, night, Is to so cents
matinees. 20 cents all parts of the
house.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
SUPREME OFFICERS COMING.
Will Meet Members of Local Con.
claves of Heptasophs.

During the week beginning next Mon
day Morris G. Cohen, supreme archOn,
and Samuel H. Tattersall, supreme
secretary of the Improved Order of
Heptasophs, will visit the conclaves in
this vicinity.
On Monday evening, June s. they will
be with Scranton, No. III, in Raub's
hall, 1874 Wyoming avenue. The follow
ing conclaves will meet with them:
Electric City, No. 295; West Side, No.
2l1; Roaring Brook. No. PA; Lacka-
wanna, No. 219; Avoca, No. 246, and
Tunkhannock, No. 231.
On Tuesday evening, June 9, with
Providence conclave, No. 1876. The fol-
lowing conclaves will meet with them:
Green Ridge, No. 1893; Dunmore, No.
235: Olyphant, No. 237; Peckville. No.
1858: Archibald, No. 2s0; Aeneas. No. 33S
Wednesday. June 10, with Broderick.
No. 11S, at Anthracite Savings Bank
building, Wilkes-B Barre. the following
to meet with them: Anthracite, No
226; Ashley, No. $50; Pittston, No. 24S;
Plymouth, No. 231; Kingston. No. 24O.
Thursday, June II, with Carbondale,
No. 392, at Assembly hall. The follow
ing will meet with them: Fidelity, No.
1870; Honesdale, No. 21O: Jermyn, No.
$50. The conclaves will send their
archon or committee to meet at the
office of G. G. Boland, Republican
building, on Thursday evening at 7.3O
o'clock. c. G. Boland, deputy district
20; Walter V. Handrick, deputy district
2l.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
THIS BANK is SAFE.
Brief Description of kiEgstOn's New
Savings Institution.


The Deposit and Savings bank, of
Kingston, yesterday afternoon elected
the following officers: President, Daniel
Edwards; vice. president, Theodore L.
Newell; cashier, w. f. Preston. The
paid up capital and surplus of the bank
is $4,000. placing 1t at once among the
reliable banking institutions of the
county. Kingston has long felt the
need Of the conveniences that a bank
affords community, and this organi-
zation promises to fill this long felt want
for the entire west side. Its officers and
board Of directors stamp seal OF re-
liability upon the corporation second to
none. Its safe deposit boxes. for rent
in the fire and burglar proof vault. are
an important feature Of this institution.
That they have every modern safety ap-
pliance against burglary and fire is cas-
lily seen in their magnificent vault
(Which, by the way. is open for inspec-
tion during business hours), and, be-
sides, the name of the builders Is a
sufficient guarantee of its strength and
efficiency. The board of directors are
gentlemen who need no introduction to
the people of this valley, for wide gauge
business men.
The banking offices are of the most
modern construction. and the best and
handsomest in the state, as Is also the
building in which they are situated.
Kingston, and vicinity, residents will
find in Mr.. Preston, the cashier. cour-
teous gentleman. obiiging, and ready
to accommodate and extend to every
one the courtesies of his position.
The main room of the new bank Is
commodious. Its most important fea-
ture is the large vault which is finished
in enameled brick. The sides. top and
bottom, besides the brick work. are of
steel nine inches thick. The outer door
of the vault weighs five tons and Is
fastened by the most improved auto
matte time-locking device. The inner
door is provided with a combination
lock. Both doors are made of the best
chrome steel. The vault inside is eight
feet square and seven feet high. 1t is
divided into two apartments separated
by an iron grating. The first apart
ment will be used for safe depositors
and is provided with safe deposit boxes.
The second department is for the exclu-
sive use of the bank and is filled with
bank book shelving and dust proof FL
ing cases for valuable papers.
The counter and furnishings are oak
work. The front of the counter Is of
plate glass embellished with flowered
designs. There are teller. bookkeepel
and collection windows in front, and
| two openings at the side for the use OF
| the other bank officials. The other fur
| nishings consist Of two small rooms fol-
safe depositors and cashiers desk.
| The directors room Is in the rear Of
the banking room and is handsomely
furnished, with large tables and chairs
The front window of the bank is plate
glass and is the largest window in the
| Wyoming valley. The windows are pro.
tected by iron grating. The steel CELL
ing of the banking room is of a very
pretty design and taken as whole nc
finer banking apartments can be found
| in the county.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
TWO COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
COuncilmen Pass ON Two Interesting
Matters.

Two committees Of select council put
In extra time yesterday. The paving
committee. with City Engineer Phil
lips and City Solicitor Torrey, to whom
was referred the dispute over the Ma
hon court pave, went to the scene yes
terday afternoon and arranged what
they hope will be an amicable adjust
ment. Frank Spencer's objection to the
proposed pave was that 1t was to be
laid to a grade that would damage his
property. The other objectors were
simply opposed to paving. These lat
ter were not considered. but Mr.. Spence
er's objection, being found to be a rea-
sonable one. was discussed at length
and decision arrived at which was
to have the city engineer submit q
new grade that will, it is hoped, be sat-
isfactory to all.
The streets and bridges committee
met In the evening at the drug store
of Chairman c. f. Chittenden and list
ened to the complaint Of the Lackawan-
ma Iron and Steel company, through
Chief Engineer Conklin, about the prop
osition to build a sidewalk along the
east side of Mates street, between
Lackawanna avenue and Cedar avenue
bridge. The company alleges that this
would be q. great detriment to their
works, as 1t would necessitate the re-
moval of the narrow guage railway,
which now extends along a part Of that
side of the street. The committee
agreed to consider the matter carefully
and effect compromise If possible. AS
compromise it will be suggested that
the company concede additional land
on the west side Of the street so that
the present roadway and sidewalk can
be widened.
Councils and the company will be
called upon to consider this plan. and
when both are ready to act confer
ence will be called.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENcE.
Passed by Greenwood Church on the
Death Of Elder Thomas Ellis,

The following resolutions were
passed on May 81 by the congregation
Of the Greenwood church on the death
Of Elder Thomas Ellis:
Whereas. 1t has pleased an all-wise
Providence to remove from our widst by
death Elder Thomas Ellis, who for many
years, even until falling health compelled
him to relinquish 1t, served as pastor of
Greenwood church and superintendent of
the Sunday school. and who. by his faith
full labors and unswerving devotion to the
cause, laid the foundation Of our now cf-
fective and prosperous organization,
thereby contributing largely to our well
rare as community; be 1t
Resolved, That while we mourn his loss
we cherish his memory as devoted and
beloved friend. a wise counselor and teach
er and faithful preacher Of the Gospel.
who ever exemplifed In his life true and
his God and his fellow-men. That while
We individually and collectively extend to
his surviving family In their bereavement
our heartfelt sympathy, we rejoice with
them that, sustained by firm and abiding
faith In the promises Of God, the evening
Of his days was full or light and peace
and that In this hour Of their sorrow and
ours we can rest with the full and COM
forting assurance upon the blessed truth.
he has fought q good fight. he has finished
his course, he has kept the faith and an
immortal crown of rejoicing is his,
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes Of the Green
wood church; that they be published in
the daily paper, and printed COPY pre-
sented to the family.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
In MemOriuu.

Action Of Electric City castle, No. 375,
Knights Of the Golden Eagle, on the
death Of Sir Knight d. ]. Carter:
Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme
Chief Of the Universe in His all-wise prov
idence to call from our midst our beloved
Sir Knight and brother, d. ]. Carter.
Whereas, While we most humbly bow TO
the will of Him who doeth all things well,
yet we cannot but feel that our order has
been bereft of a well-beloved brother;
one whose memory we will ever cherish
for his many good qualities and whose
virtues we will emulate.
Whereas, Our brother has been called to
lay down his armor, unclasp his shield,
and sheath his sword therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That we. the remaining BROTH
ers of Electric City castle. tender the be-
reaved family and friends OF our depart
ed brother our heartfelt sympathy and
coincidence and call upon God, who know
eth all things to comfort and sustain them
in this their time OF need; be 1t further
Resolved That a copy of these resolu-
tions be presented to the family Of our de-
parted brother and also that q copy be
spread upon the records of our castle and
also be published In the Scranton Tribune
and the official organ Of our order; be It
further
Resolved, That we drape our charter
for period OF sixty days.
Henry 8. Jacobs,
Earl Stone,
Thomas Savill,
Committee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
IT MAY MEAN MUCH
FOR THIS CITY
Possibilities OF Tesla's ldea Of Trans.
mitting Electricity to Distant Points.
ADVANTAGES OF OUR CHEAP FUEL
Ii Would Allow Electricity TO BE
Generated in This City and Trans.
mitted to Distant Points for Use in
illuminating Cities and Turning the

New discoveries in the adaptability OF
electricitYto manufacturing purposes
may result in great benefit~to Scran-
ton.
Tesla. the inventor. has succeeded in
producing a more brilliant incandes-
cent light with the use of but frac-
tion of current now expended. and he
has also disclosed that electricity can
be transmitted great distances, with
out any perceptible waste.
Scranton being but l40 miles from
New York city and l60 from Philadel-
phia. 1t would Immediately become a
center for the generating Of electricity
on account OF the cheap fuel that Is
afforded by the culm heaps dotting the
valley. The one great reason why large
plants have not been built here before,
Is that the transmission Of electricity
to distant points would entail O waste
Of current which would offset the bene-
fit derived from cheap fuel.
II Tesla's invention does what is
claimed 1t will do, and it might be
added that Edison and other famous
electrical experts have long held that
the idea is feasible, there Is no doubt at
all but that the city will become a man.
ufacturing center for electricity with
which New York and Philadelphia will
be supplied for lightning and manufac-
| turing purposes.
The new lamp manufactured by him
gives a greater light than has hereto
| fore been obtained. Already the West
inghouse Electric Manufacturing CON-
pany. of Plttsburg, has completed a
| few of his motors for use on the Man.
haitian Elevated Railway lines in New
York city.
| These new motors have been suffi-
GENTLY tested to show that they possess
marked advantages over continuous
current motors and their use will en-.
able the Elevated Railway company to
| operate their entire system in New
York from one central station, by the
fracuse of main conductors costing but
a fraction of the amount now expend.
ed on the continuous system.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
PARTED TO MEET AGAIN.
The Parting, However, Was More
Pleasant Than the Meeting.

After finishing their days work, yes
terday, three miners from Johnsons
colliery went into one of the holes-in-
the-wall. that infest the patch so
thickly, and there did what three min
ers, through with their days work,
would do in a hole-in-the-w wall These
miners were unwise for instead of fol-
lowing the custom Of miners under cir
cumstarces such as related above they
drank to excess and as a result came to
grief.
About Z o'clock in the evening they
parted company outside the groggery
and started as they believed for their
respective homes. Some hours later
they woke up in the central police sta
tion each inQuiring of the other what it
all meant
Sergeant Deter to relieve their minds
explained to them that they had been
picked up at various points in the Sew
enteenth ward about $50 o'clock, each
stretched out dead drunk. They took
the sergeant's word for 1t.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
Excursion to st. Louis Mo.

In order to accommodate those who
desire to attend the Republican Ma
tional convention to be held in St.
Louis, Mo-, June 18th, the Erie Rail-
road company have arranged to place
Louis and return, at the rate Of fare
one way for the round trip. These
tickets will be good for return passage
on or before June 21. The Erie Is the
natural route from this section Of the
country to st. Louis, and their accom-
modations are superior In every re-.
spect to all others. Be sure your ticket
reads via this popular line. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03

him to his home. DR.. Jenkins was sum-
moned and found that he was badly
bruised about the body and weak from
loss Of blood that flowed from an ugly
cut over his eye.
Mr.. Williams had just recovered from
a serious illness and went to work yes
terday morning for the first time in
two or three weeks
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
COUNTY JAIL NOTES.

Alonzo Healey, of Fell township, was
committed by Squire Glynn on the
charge Of felonious wounding.
Mary Moran, Of Taylor, was sent to
Jail by Justice Of the Peace Grifflths, Of
that borough. She was arrested on the
charge Of keeping q tippling house, an
offense lodged against her once before
She could not give bail for her appear
ance at court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
THE BOOTH MEETING,
Has Nothing to Do with Starting an
ArmOry Fund.

1t Is likely that tomorrow nights
Booth meeting in Elm Park church will
be attended by an audience that will
completely fill the seating capacity Of
the largest edfice. Both Ballington
Booth and Mrs. Booth will he present.
The Booths viii speak especially Of
the cause OF the American Volunteers.
The supporters of the organization wish
to have corrected the statement that
the meeting has to do with starting a
fund to build a Volunteer armory in
this city. They say the meeting has no
significance beyond that of putting
forward the Volunteer cause in a gem
eral way,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
RUNAWAY YESTERDAY,
No One Was Injured and Only Slight
Damage Done.

One of Marketman Lindley's horses
ran away yesterday afternoon from in
front Of the store on Washington ave-
nue., and on turning the corner of
Spruce street the vehicle turned upside
down and the load Of goods was dumped
out OH the sidewalk near the Colum-
bus monument.
The horse was frightened by some
paper which the wind blew along the
avenue. Considering the path of the
runaway it was fortunate that some
one was not seriously hurt. The wagon
horse escaped unhurt,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
SAWYER'S.
Trimmed Hat Sale

This great opportunity should make hap
py buyers. Cutting prices, as We are
doing, so early in the season, is unusual
but we are determined to win your trade
by extraordinary efforts. The values are
here: see If we overestimate:
Ladies', Misses and children's
Trimmed Hats, value, 500 .... csc.
Ladies', Misses and children's
Trimmed Hats In better qualities. .sl.,9
Trimmed Hats that will compare IA
vorably with what you pay $500. $500
Stylish Hats that sold early In the
season at $500 60 10
Pattern Hats. In fine materials, re-
duced from $500 .......................& 500
Every Trimmed Hat in the store goes
at one-haf its original value. This
means much to you, more to us. Here's
store full OF bright new millinery for
you to select from.
u CAHX/NEn fao
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
MAYORS PLAN WILL CARRY.
Aldermen Will Hold Police Court in
City Hall.

Police court will hereafter be held In
city hail. no matter which Of the al.
dermen Is called on to preside. Alder
man Howe began his duties there yes
terday and will continue during the
month of June. Alderman Millar starts
In on July /.
Alderman Wright has agreed not to
object to this procedure and as he Is
the only one that would be likely to
object, there Is no fear of any interfer-
ence with the present plan,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-03
LLOYD'S MOVING DAY.
Deputy Sheriff Ferber Seized House.
hold Goods at the Depot,

w. D. Lloyd, until recently head stew
ard at Hotel Jermyn, was preparing to
leave town yesterday, but the strong
arm Of the law interposed and hindered
him from carrying the design into exc
cution.
w. Gibson Jones, Lloyd's landlord,
entered judgment of 1920 in court, the
writ was placed in the hands of Deputy
Sheriff J. ID. Ferber, who distrained the
defendants household goods as they
were about to be loaded on the train.
They will be sold at public sale next
Tuesday at 9 p. m.