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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-28
AVO(.A.

About 200 people from this town at
tended the festivities at Scranton on
uesday.
The Sarsfield Literary club are MAX
ing extensive arrangements for their
picnic on Saturday. All the games on
the programme will core off if pos
sible. The game Of ball between the
Moosic Populars and another promin-
ent team from Scranton will create con-
siderable interest.
Miss Teresa Burke is spending a few
days with friends in Jermyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon Deeble attend
ed the Knights Templars banquet at
the rockingham on Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Nelson Howell are re-
joicing over .he arrival Of son.
Mrs. T. F. O'Donnell, of Parsons, was
u visitor in town. yesterday.
The Ancient Order of HibernianS will
meet in regular session on Sunday af-
ternoon.
The Grand Army of the Republic will
parade on Decoration Day and visit the
graves of the soldiers in surrounding
cemeteries. An invitation is extended
to all societies to participate in the
celebration.
The st. Aloysius society will conduct
a banquet in OMalley's hall on June "a
John Rubowski, who was seriously
injured on Sunday evening on the Le-
high Valley railroad, is now pronounced
out of danger at the Pittston Aospital
The pupils of the public schools will
conduct appropriate exercises tomor-
| row afternoon.
Rev. +. L. Van Hoesen attended the
Epworth league convention at Ply
mouth on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Llewllyn and
Mrs. II. Bosley left on Tuesday for d
few months visit with friends in Wales
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NEW MILFORD.

Decoration Day will be observed here
as usual. Members of the Patriotic
Order Sons of America, Relief corps,
and Grand Army of the Republic will
assemble at the Patriotic Order Sons
of America rooms IN the forenoon and
arrange flowers and In the afternoon.
assisted by the schools and citizens.
will march to the cemetery and dec
crate the graves of our fallen heroes.
After services at the cemetery the pro-
cession will return to the Methodist
church, where a variety of music and
recitations will be listened to, followed
by an appropriate memorial address.
Donations of flowers will be thankfully
received.
County Superintendent Moxley was
In town Saturday.
Professor Edison Benson, Of South
Gibson, spent Sunday In town.
Our Methodist people are looking for
a pastor to fill the place made vacant
by the resignation Of Rev. Mr.. Hogan.
The New Milford base ball aggrega-
ton will tackle the Hallstead braves at
this place next Saturday afternoon.
Keep an eye peeled for gore.
The New Milford base ball team won
game Saturday from the Stone quarry
nine by the score Of q to 1S.
A man who was trying to cheat the
Delaware. Lackawanna and Western
corporation out Of a ride last week fell
between two cars and .he entire train
passed over him. The man fell in such
condition that he received little In
jury, except a few scratches from the
brake rods. When the last car had
passed over him and he found his voice
he remarked IF I'd been an inch thick
er I'd be dead now"
Farmers in the vicinity of Brooklyn
this county. are giving away potatoes
One man went to get ten bushels on
those terms and nearly got into a
quarrel because he would not take
more.
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PERSONAL AND OTHER ITEMS.
lanes Swift spent Thursday in Arch

James Swift spent Thursday in Arch
bald.
Miss Mamie Nealon has returned
home after weeks visit at Archibald.
Ex-Mayor Hendrick has been the first
person to come forward with money
for the ball club. Yesterday he gave
$50 for its support. He has also several
shares in the association.
u. w. Humphrey has sold his River
street property to George Moon.
Robinson and Franklin Bros. circrus
will be in this city on June IS. 1t will
appear at Anthracite Park.
Miss Stella Jeffars, of Wyoming Sem
mary, spent Sunday with Miss Matte
Haids on Lincoln avenue.
Miss Mary Corrigan, who has been
visiting her aunt. Mrs. 3. Burke, of
Pike street. has returned to her home
in Scranton.
Mrs George Maxey, Of Terrace street,
is III with grip.
Harry Kennedy, of South Main street,
who underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis some time ago Is greatly i'm
proved and Is able to be out for a short
time each day.
Miss Emma Smith, Of Seelyville spent
Friday and Saturday with Mrs. Carl
Ressiger of this city.
Mrs. Michael Connor and Mrs. Robert
Duxbury spent Tuesday with friends
at Crystal Lake.
Miss Mary Lavelle Of the South Side
Will leave Saturday for New York where
she will spend several weeks with
friends.
Misses Kate Healey and Sarah
Rooney. Of Hotel Anthracite, will leave
today for Cooperstown. New York.
Miss Irene Scurry will leave today for
Kensing Hospital, Philadelphia. where
she will take the course for trained
nurse.
Miss Hannah Robinson is visiting
friends In Forest City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gabriel Pughano, OF
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NOW FOR THE FOURTH.
Will Have Balloon Ascension.
Other Features.

The ever glorious Fourth is now rap
Idly approaching and the people OF
Carbondale may look for the biggest
day in the history of this city, for the
preparations 70 celebrate the day are
so elaborate that hundreds Of out-of-
town people will come to witness II.
The committee reports everything as
progressing in Il most satisfactory man
ner, and are well pleased with the sue
cess with which the canvassing COM
mittee are meeting. The people who
have been approached so far on the
subject have been very generous and
nearly $500 has already been subscribed.
This sum should be doubled to make
the celebration entirely successful.
The programme for the day Is now
neurly completed and will afford many
different kinds Of amusements. There
will probably be u balloon ascension.
but arrangements for this have not yet
been completed. The Peroria, Ill.,, firm
wanted such an eXhorbitant price that
terms could not be made. A colored
aeronant has offered to make the ascen-
sion and he will probably be secured.
The various hands and drum corps of
Carbondale and vicinity towns have
been secured for the big parade.
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FRIGhTFUL RUNAWAY.
G. w. COwperthwait's Team Dash
Down Belmont.

A runaway occurred yesterday on
Belmont street, and though no one was
injured. several persons had a narrow
escape and much damage was done.
g. w. Cowperthwait had been out de-
livering milk and left his team stand
ing near the Whitelock residence. Be-
fore he returned the team became
frightened at some object and started
down the street at terrific speed. The
wagon was thrown from one side of the
road to the other and the milk and cans
distributed along the road. At Moore's
store the tongue came out and the
wagon ran to one side into a telegraph
pole, where the horses broke loose.
Down the street one Of the horses
slipped on the street car track and was
thrown down, the other horse breaking
Its harness and continuing its mad
flight. The one that fell was captured
before it could get up and the other
was stopped near Lincoln avenue. The
only damage done was to the wagon,
which was badly smashed.
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Highest of all in Leavenng Powe-Latest U. Govt Report
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Scandinavia. British North America.
and the Netherlands are Jumped ra-
cialiy as Germanic. This is not exact
for various reasons, but taking 1t as II
stands. the GernaCic immigration thus
turns out to be 10 pig, ,204. or much more
than half of the whole. The Germanic-
Celtic, which includes Ireland. Scotland,
and Wales. comes next. with 4.ii3. .6Sl.
Third on the race list is the Latin,
comprising Italy. France, Spain. and
Portugal. with l,426.A04. Then comes a
rather Heterogeneous group called "Poles.
Slavs. Hurgarans. and kindred races" "
including also Turkey. 'Roumania. Bull
garia, Servia and Montenegro. making
in all 493,56o. Yet again we have the
Tartar-Slav Germanic race. namely
Russia in Europe, exclusive of Finland
and Poland 47O,62G. Then we have the
Latin-Gernaric. consisting of Sw tier
land and Belgium. 251. l33. Finland oc-
supies group of its own. called Fin
nish-Germanic, with 34.2.2. This leaves
unclassiied 97S,055 persons, including
Latin-lndian. negro, and Asiatic imml-
grants.
The wonder Is that with these masses
of varied elements continuing to pour
into our population, even the existing
degree of homogeneity has been Sc
cured.
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MONTROSE.

Perry Smith,of Owego, is visiting his
parents for a few days.
The large stock barn on Hon. w. II.
Jessups farm was struck by lightning
on Tuesday morning. The damage was
slight
Sidney j. Jenkes left on Tuesday for
Scranton and will also visit relatives
at Berwick before he returns.
George Halpin, proprietor of the EN-
change hotel drove to Scranton yester-
day.
The excellent report of the knights
Templars' cOnclave which has appeared
in The Tribune has been highly compli-
mented.
The rifle range of Company G, which
Is located on Judge Jessup's farm, is
now open and it's members are about
to engage in their annual rifle practice.
George s. Jessup is in Scranton.
Mrs. Horace e. Hand and daughters,
and Miss Boardman. who were the
guests Of Mrs. w. ]. Mulford, returned
to Scranton on Tuesday. They were
accompanied by W. s. milford
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Courtright, and
daughter Florence, left today for
Wilkes Barre. where Mrs. Courtright
will spend the summer. Miss Sallie
Courtright will be the guest of her
grandfather. Azur Lathrop.
Landlord ID. d. Depue. of the Tarbell
house has returned from Scranton.
On Tuesday our ordinary lively bor-
ough was literally dead. Everybody
went to Scranton. If other towns were
represented there as was Montrose the
augmentation was not overrated by the
daily papers.
Ellsworth z. Coy was in Scranton on
Tuesday
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WAVERLY,

Sergeant George Fell post. No. 307,
Grand Army of the Republic, will OBJ
serve Decoration Day at Waverly, Pa.
May 80. The members Of the post and
members of Camp 3l4, Patriotic Order
Sons of America, will meet at post
room at 10 o'clock a. m. and, accompa-
MED by Sunday school children and
citizens. will march to Hickory Grove
cemetery at 1890. The following cere-
monies will be carried out at the ceme-
terry:
Opening prayer. Rev. f. II. Parson:
Commander F. NJ. Halstead assigned
part first of ritual: ode by the choir;
prayer by the chaplain. Rev. A. Ber-
gen Browe; ode by the choir: COmrade
Green assigned part second of ritual
Comrade r. H. Holgate will make ap.
propriate remarks upon receipt of
wreath of flowers from Ladies' circle:
Comrade &. A. Sherman assigned part
third of ritual: Comrade d. l.. Doty
assigned part fourth of ritual; Chap
lain Browe assigned part fifth Of ritu-
al The dedication of soldiers plots
will be given by Rev. A. Bergen Browe,
henediction by Rev. +. II. Parson. af-
ter which all will repair to Fell's Grove
and enjoy a basket picnic and listen to
an Grafton by Henry Allworth. esq.,, of
Scranton. A general invitation Is ex-
tended to all
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FOREST CITY.

John Bell, Of Hudson street, is suffer-
ing from heart trouble.
MIS-. w. II. Higgins is seriously III.
Misses Bridget Sullivan and Ines
Joyce are visiting at he home of Frank
Murray.
Frank Lyon. Of Herrick Center. was
a visitor in the borough yesterday.
The Improvement being made by the
street commissioner in the condition
of Delaware street. between Center and
Depot streets will be greatly ap-
rreciated by the residents of that To-
cality. Heretofore the street at this
point. has been almost impossible for
teams. Mine rock is being used In the
construction Of the road.
The members of the Vandling Brass
band VIII hold picnic in the grove at
Vandling. on Tuesday. June 16. The
picnic will be held for the benefit of
Charles Melville. leader of the band.
who has been sick for several months
past
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NICHOLSON.

Those who visited the Electric city
Tuesday were: DR.. and Mrs. Wheeler.
daughter Bessie and friend. Miss
Margaret Barnes. Mr.. and Mrs. Moses
Shields. Mr.. and Mrs. Llewelyn Thayer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thomas, Mr. and
Mrs. Byron Ace, Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Farrer, Mrs. Archie Benjamin, Lottie
Dixon and a number of others.
Mrs. George Snyder has been grading
and filling in his yard, which makes
vast improvement.
The Nicholson base ball team will
cross bats with the Tritons on their
home grounds, Tunkhannock, this at
ternoon at go o'clock.
Mrs. j. Shook has been entertaining
her sister, Mrs. Shirley, of Scranton.
for the past week.
We are glad to write that Mrs. Mary
Werkiser is very much improved in
health
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OLD FORGE.

Mrs. Benjamin Richardson met with
painful accident while visiting her
daughter in Hyde Park Tuesday. She
fell down u flight of steps, but was not
seriously injured.
A very pretty wedding occurred ut
the home of William lie Eta on Satur-
day. the contracting parties being *.
Breaktark and Miss Mary lie Eta. The
ceremony was performed at the cathe-
dral in Scranton. Fourteen barouches
were required to carry the wedding
party. The bride was attired in pink
satin and the bridesmaid was attired
in golden brown satin. The festivities
began on Friday evening and con-
tinued till Sunday evening. A barrel
of candy and large quantities of pea
nuts and cigars We're given away. The
Italian band of Carbon Hill furnished
music.
The concert for the benefit of Mrs.
Carey on Tuesday evening was a grand
success. The house was crowded.
Il. j. Stewart returned on Wednesday
from visit to his parents in Nichols,
n. Y.
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PECKVII.I.E.

The three choirs of the Methodist,
Presbyterian and Baptist churches are
requested to meet at the Methodist
church this evening after prayer meet
ing To practice singing for Memorial
Day.
All members of Wilson Fire company
are requested to attend a special meet
ing at the hose rooms this evening.
A young son arrived at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. John White last Wednes-
day.
Memorial Day services will be held
here next Saturday afternoon under
direction of Lieutenant James G.
Stevens post. The line of march will
be formed at o'clock sharp. and the
route will be as follows: From head
quarters of the post, down Main street.
to North Main street, cOuntermarch to
Academy street, from Academy back
to Grassy avenue. from Grassy ave-
nue. to Hickory, from Hickory to Wal
nut, from Walnut to Cemetery street. :
then direct TO Prospect cemetery. Jo-
seph G. Bell will be grand marshal OF
the day. assisted by Comrade p. Snedi-
cor. The following societies will take
part in the parade: Lieutenant James
G. Stevens post. Grand Army of the
Republic, Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, Junior Order United Ameri-
can Mechanics, Knights of Pythias.
Improved Order of Red Men and Will
son Fire comany. The three Sunday
schools will join the procession on their
return from Academy street. Attor-
ney Battenburg, of Scranton, has been
chosen as the orator of the day. The
Keystone quartette will also be in at
tendance.
Charles Brony is improving his resi-
dence with new porch.
Contractor Barber was awarded the
contract yesterday of the new dwelling
house of George Stevens, on Main
street.
Funeral services We're held over the
remains of the late Henry Bartlett yes
terday afternoon. After short
prayer at the house the funeral cortege
moved to the Methodist Episcopal
church, where the services We're con-
Quoted by the Rev. w. ]. Guest, for
mer pastor of the Baptist church: Rev.
William Allen, present pastor: Rev. S.
c. Simpkins, of the Methodist Episco-
pal church, and Rev. John Bone, of
Oneonta. The wide acquaintance of the
deceased and the high esteem in which
he was held by his fellow townsmen
and the surrounding county, brought u
large attendance to the funeral. The
floral offerings We're many and beau
tiful. The flower bearers We're p. ].
Hollister, George A. Bell. f. NJ. Ben
scouter. The pall-bearers We're Frank
l.. Taylor Charles Wallick. A. r. Dun
lap. William Bell, A. Thorpe and
Charles Brong. The deceased was a
member of Harper lodge, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows. from which the
flower bearers and pail bearers We're
selected. Other members of the lodge
were also in attendance.
The attraction at the show window Of
Miss Kestelrs millinery store, repre-
senting the decorating of soldiers
grave by the widow is the principal
topic Of the town.
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Dundan street. are visiting friends In
Scranton.
Mrs. A. c. Lown. Of Chestnut avenue,
left yesterday for visit with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. z. q. Davenport,
in East Windsor. n. Y.
Mrs. r. A. Smith and Mrs. Scott Sal
mon, of Honesdale. were the guests of
Mrs. A. Niles yesterday.
George Laubach, prominent dry
goods merchant of Easton, was the
guest of Professor Gregory yesterday.
James ]. Judge has accepted posi-
tion in the Buffet with Byrne Brothers.
Miss Mary Lee. of Mayfield. is visit
ing her grand parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Burke, of Cottage street.
Thomas Hunter. of Canaan street, is
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Cottage Going I'm.

The new plot of land for building
purposes recently opened by Giles 4
Rogers will undoubtedly soon be sold
out. Already several persons have Sig
nified their intentions to buy and build.
The lumber for the first cottage is al
ready on the ground at Elk Lake. 1t
will be erected by the owners of the
land and when not used by themselves
will be rented to parties. 1t will be
completely fitted up SO that the only
thing that is needed by the renters will
be crockery and bedding.
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WILKES-BkRRE.
IT MADE HIM SLEEPY.
A Slave to Morphia Has a Narrow Es.
cane from Death.

cape from Death.
An Ashley young man who until a
year or two ago was a popular sales
man employed in one Of the large dry
goods stores of the city. took an over
dose of morphia about noon yesterday
and the efforts Of several physicians
were required to save his life. A few
years ago he became addicted to the
whiskey habit and for time drank
very heavily.
About four months ago he stopped
drinking and commenced using NOR
phia hypodermically. Recently he has
been selling q face powder which he
and another young man prepared IN IA
Northampton street drug store. 1t Is
supposed that while putting up the
powder he surreptitiously swallowed a
large dose of morDhia, and soon after
was found wandering aimlessly about
the street. A friend noticed him on
Public Square and led him into Harris $
drug store. when DR.. Batterton was
summoned and prescribed for him. The
unfortunate young mans brother was
telephoned for and he with several
friends kept him walking about the
yard. until the effects Of the drug had
worn OF. His pockets were searched
and box Of morphine tablets was
found.
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The Parl; OpcninC.

The first Of a series of concerts and
other attractions which will be held at
Anthracite park this summer will occur
Saturday, May 30. Byrne Brothers, the
lessees of the place, have made ar
rangements with the Mozart band to
give several concerts during next
month. On Saturday evening a bicycle
parade will take place on the track
A prize Of $40 and one of s. will be
given for the best decorated wheel.
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Wreck at the "LOOkOut.,

A wreck occurred on the gravity rail-
road yesterday just before o'clock and
though 1t was not serious the loss to
the company will be quite heavy. The
wreck was caused by a car on a trip
being thrown from the track by a de-
fective latch. Before the rapidly NOV
ing cars were brought to a standstill
five more cars left the track, and We're
piled together at the side. A wreck
ing gang quickly cleared the road and
traffic was not delayed long.
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lIAI.LSIEAD.

Mrs. G. II. Burt, of Binghamton, Wis
tied in town the first cf the week.
The Textile mill viii be closed Dec
Grafton Day.
Mrs. B. Il. Bernstein and children
spent Monday afternoon withfrie nds In
Birghamtor. II. Y.
c. II. Bradner, Of Scranton. spent
Sunday IN town.
Mrs. n. r. Mitchell hag gone to Scran-
tor, where she will remain for weeks
visit with relatives in that city.
A street lamc has been placed ir
front of the i.e'hcd!st church.
j. 8. Talon Of Montiose, Tho has Sc.
cured position at the Textile mill
has moved his family here.
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Twenty-Five New Engines.

The Baldwin Locomotive works has
received an order from the Lehigh Val
ley railroad for twenty-five new en-
gines, twenty of which are to be of the
ordinary freight pattern and FIVE Of
special design for fast passenger SER
vice. such as pulling the Black Diamond
express. The Black Diamond express
has already met with favor at the hands
of the travelling public. and the patron
age has exceeded the expectations of
the most sanguine Of the officials. Gen.
eral Passenger Agent Lee is particular
ly delighted with the results so far
attained. The train has daily main
tanned its unusually fast schedule.
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City, are visiting at the home Oh T..
Brodhead. on Main street.
Mrs. William Law, of Avoca, was
caller in town yesterday.
NJ. ]. Callahan. of Tunkhannock, was
a caller in town yesterday.
Members Of Washington Camp, NO.
l74. Patriotic order Sons of America,
are requested to be present at the
meeting tonight in Dymonds hail.
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lSusc Ball SATURDAY.,

The Wilkes-Barr and Scranton ball
clubs return from Western New York
this week and will occupy the diamond
at Athletic park on Saturday morning.
playing at Scranton in the afternoon.
The two clubs are very close together
in standing, and they will lose no oppor-
tunity to widen the gap between them.
The effor: of each will be to go up, Of
course, and that means good ball.
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A New Locomotive.

The Dickson locomotive works at
Scranton are building a engine which
will be used between the Coal Brook
breaker and the Wilson Creek tun-
mel. The new opening which was OPEN
ed recently gave such large amount
of coal that another engine was needed
to take the supply to the breaker
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CARBONDALE.

iReaders win please note that advertise
nents. orders for Job work. and items Tor
publication left at the establishment OF
shannon & Co.. newsdealers. North Main
street. will receive prompt attention: Of
oce open from 8 q. m. to 10 p. m.
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MOOSIC.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Hessler, Of Pat
erson, n. j.. are visiting at the home
of Mr.. Hessler, on Main street.
Ira Brodhead and family, of Mill
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GRERT SRLE OF BODY
BRUSSELS CHRPETS.

We have no fortune to give away,
but we guarantee you goods at less
than any other house In the trade.
Your choice from our stock, which is
4. f,nn, ,nlpte at
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500 Per Yard.

Remember we don't reserve any
thing --These goods consist of all the
leading makes. Come early aud make
your selections.