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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-09
FOREST CITY.

The week OF prayer is being, observed
in the Methodist Episcopal church
Services will be held tonight and Fri-
day and Saturday evenings also. sun
day special subjects will he considered,
I'm accordance with the advice of the
Evangelical alliance. Next week Pas
tor q. IL. Stone will begin a series of re-
vival services.
Last Tuesday evening a party was
given at the home Of Miss Ida Carpen-
ter in honor of her twelfth birthday. A
large number of her young friends We're
present and We're entertained with vocal
and instrumental music. games. etc.
Refreshments We're served at eight
o'clock The guests We're: Ernest Pat =
terson, Arthur Dunnier, Fred Jennings,
Hiram Watkins. Harry Reed, Guy car
penter Earl Bonham. Ed. Dunnier. Me
ia Peterson, Emma Reed. Jessie Stull.
Sadie McCusker. Lizzie Ebdon, Alice
Box. Elnora Davies, Nettie Michael and
Gertic Simpson.
Misses Augusta and Sadie FaatZ. of
Binghamton. n. ", are visiting their
mother in this place.
The one hundred and eighth session
of the Honesdale District Ministerial
association will be held in the Methodist
Episcopal church at this place on Mon
day and Tuesday. February "A and %.
1896 The officers of the association are ::
President. Rev. w. l.. Thorpe; vice
president, Rev. G. II. Prentice; secre-
tary and treasurer Rev. g. Il. Stone.
X. II. Dunn visited his son G. ). Dunn,
at Jermyn on Tuesday.
Prof. Charles II. Moyley. who is can
didate for superintendent Of schools IN
Susquehanna county, was visitor IN
Forest City n day or two ago in the
interest of his candidacy. Mr.. MoXley
has been principal of the Hallstead
schools for the past seven years. lie iS
not yet thirty years of age. but is IA
young man of muck ability and aggres-
siveness. He is recognized as among
the best educators in the county.
Politics are quiet. which leads us to
think that "A good many i'm this borough
are on IL still hunt" BY the way, IL
would be well for the people VINO want
the electric road to come into Forest
City to remember that two councilmen
are to he elected Nine-tenths of the
people of Forest City wanted to see II
franchise granted to the Traction COM
pany, The other one-tcnth had the
council on their side. though, and we
have had to walk hals mile tn take
an electric car whenever we wanted to
go to Carbondale as Il result. Maybe
we will get the road this year, If we see
to il that men are put in Oilic" who VIII
represent the majority of tn" people
instead of carrying out their own sweet
Will.
John Kelleher will serve as juror at
MontrOS, next week
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union viii meet with Mrs. w. Eichen-
berg tomorrow afternoon.
W. II. Lcel has been appointed mer-
camille appraiser for Susuuehanna
county.
The school !,oard will meet in special
session tonight.
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OIYRHANT r.

One of the liveliest sessions of coun-
ell held for some time was that of
Tuesday night. Those present were
President Davis, Councilmen Curran,
OBrien, Gallagher, Howard. In the
absence of Secretary Cummings, Mr..
Curran filled that position. after The
usual monthly bills were read and dis
posed of, Mr.. O'Brien made a motion
that Mr.. Burke. the councilman who
was declared elected by court few
days ago, take the place of Mr.. Flynn.
whom he defeated. The president of
the council. MIR. Davis. said he could
not entertain such a motion, because
he had received no official notice from
the court to that effect. A petition was
presented by Nj. OBrien, signed by
about twenty-five citizens, objectins TO
the construction of the foundation of
the new electric light pant. The petit
ton stated that work was not being
done i'm Il substantial manner and con-
trary to the specifications; that the
contract called for the wall to extend
three feet below the surface of the
earth. and that l. Is only half that
amount: other reasons were also given.
on motion of Mr. O'6rien the petl-
tion was received as read. Mr.. Eng
lish. the architect, was instructed to in
spect the work. During the discussion
which took place. many of the citizens
present took an active part. and some
very pointed language was used
Standing room was very acceptable TO
large number of persons at the Father
| Mathew Opera house last evening when
"BelshaZzar's Feast was produced to
well pleased audience. The charac-
ers were all we'll taken. j. b. Will
Jams. as BelshazZar King of Babylon.
was repeatedly applauded. Professor
j. II. Watkins and Mrs. Lizzie Hughes
Brundage rendered several solos be-
tween the acts. which were highly ap-
preciated Walkingshaw's orchestra
furnished the music.
Miss Katie Kelley left yesterday for
Stroudsburg. where she will attend the
State Normal school.
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HALLSTEAD.

I. r. Preston is the guest of friends
at Norwich.
Mr.. Giles Carpenter is visiting at
Foster.
Henry Milard. who has been visiting
friends and relatives in Scranton, has
returned home.
A pillow case and sheet masquerade
will be conducted in the Railroad Young
Mems Christian association hall on
Thursday evening. Jan. 16. under the
auspices of the Young Peoples Society
of Christian EndeavOr of the Baptist
church.
DR.. A. b. Longshore has returned
home from pleasant visit with friends
at HaZleton.
The Scranton district of the Railroad
Young Mems Christian association have
arranged to hold Il convention at Dalton
Feb. 90 and % and March |. The as
sociation of this place will be well rep
resented.
Maitland Hays has returned to school
at bloomsbury.
Conductor Bert Capwell. of Bingham
ton. well-known in this place. and
brother of Gould and Charles Capwell.
received another stroke of paralysis on
Tuesday evening, and Is not expected to
recover. His many friends here will
be panied to hear that he is worse
Mrs. Charles Conkln. of KirkwOod.
N. Y. has returned home from a pleas
ant visit with her friend. Mrs. Vincent
Wilmot on Church street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brown have re-
turned home from visit at S.anhOpe,
N. j.
John NJ. Clements, of Bnghamton.
will address the gospel meeting in the
Railroad Young Mems Christian asso-
citation hall next Sunday afternoon.
G. w. Bankes is having his new ice
house erected.
Byron Tanner visited the rarlOr City
on Wednesday.
About ten names have been added to
The Tribune's list Of subscribers In
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Miss Katie. the daughter of Mrs.
Michael Harte. of Dundaff street,
pasesd away at 8 O'Clock this morning
after only weeks illness. An opera
tion was performend but it proved un-
successful owing tn the advanced stage
of the disease. viz, appendicitis. She
was the only child, IL years of age. and
she was of an amiable and loving dis
position and her untimely death is very
much regretted by a host of young
friends. The sympathy of the neigh
horhood is extended to the family which
deeply mourns her loss.
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PERSONAL AND OTHER ITEMS

The Revs. W. S. Jones. Hyde Park
w. II. Davies. Providence; w. Thomas.
Pittston. and Scranton friends left
after the services by a late train for
their respective homes. Thomas f..
Richards and Thomas Evans We're ap-
pointed deacons of the newly formed
church.
Miss Catherine Evans. of Rock ave-
nue.. returned home yesterday from
Taylor.
Mrs. Thomas Jones, of Mayfield, was
visitor in the city yesterday.
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supervisor. would be re-nominated was
"off coeJr," as some of the most promi-
nent Democrats and Republicans of the
different districts have begun to form
Citizens ticket. He alleges that the
regular Democratic ticket, with Its
third term candidate, will be side
The Greenwood No. l colliery Is
working half-time, owing to scarcity
of cars.
Thomas Mongan and Thomas f..
Coyne are the aspirants for the office of
school director in the South district.
AS both men are popular in the dis
trict, the contest promises to be inter-
esting.
Aspirants for the suDervisorshic are
bobbing up like sprouts in an early
potato patch. Among the many men
toned are John G. Jennings, anthony
Cusick and Michael Philbin.
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CITIZENS PROTEST..
Peckvillc Residents Object to an Incrcacs
In Water Rates.

Peckvillc Residents Object to an Incrcacs
In Water Rates.
Peckvillc. Jan. Sat mass meeting
of citizens of Peckville. held tonight.
the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas, The Archibald Water company
have decided to increase their rates %
per cent, which. in the opinion of a large
number of their patrons, Is excessive anu
unwarranted. as the only rea son assigned
for their action is the fact that no divi-
dends have as yet been declared on STOCK,
which can be explained readily as the de-
mand for water has been beyond their
capacity to supply. which has caused the
erection of storage dams. extension OF pipe
lines and other expenses ircident 10 any
concern in course of development. ana
a healthy symptom: therefore be IL
Resolved, That we. the patrons of said
water company, do hereby object and
protest against the increase.
q. W. Thomas,
William Bell.
Henry Purday,
Committee.
In addition to the above a committee
consisting of James w. Smith, W. j.
Broad and John Tuthill was elected to
wait ON the officials of the water COM
pany to prevent. if possible, any fur
ther increase of rates.
This committee will report at another
meeting to be held next Saturday even
ing, Jan. H.
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UNITED CATHOLIC COUNCIL.
New Officers Elected by the Joint
Council.

The council of the United Catholic
societies has elected the following ottic-
ers: President. NJ. q. Neary: vice presi-
dent, p. T.. Brennan; secretary, p, +.
LAWN; financial secretary, i. +. Me
Donald, and treasurer, j. i. Campbell.
The joint council Is as follows:
Mutual Benefit society b. a. Kelly:
Ancient Order of Hibernians, No. 10. f..
McCaffrey: No. II, T. +. Coogan: No.
., NJ. q. Neary: St. Mchaels Total Alb
stinence ana Benevolent society. Mr..
Burns. Young Mems Institute, II. a.
Horan: ST. Patrick's society. Mr.. Brown,
the =. W. Nally club. Frank Devers:
Father Mathew society. James Pidgen;
Catholic Knights of America, y. f..
Campbell; knights of Father Mathew,
j. T. Campbell: ST. Roses Temperance
society. w. Il. Molloy. An executive
committee was formed to place the
council in thorough working order and
tn make the necessary bylaws.
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DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
Officers Placed in Nomination on Tues
day Evening.

The Democrats of the city assembled
Tuesday night in Music hall. South
Main street. There was a fair attend
ance, but the convention lacked enthu-
siasm. F. NJ. Nealon, the chairman of
the city committee, having called the
convention to order. j. f.. Brennan. the
secretary, read the call for the conven-
ton. b. A. Kelley was made temper
airy chairman, and in short speech
dwelt upon the responsibility that de-
volved unon the citizens through their
delegates in placing for nomination
men of ability and integrity-he hoped
the best man would win. The delegates
were asked to present their credentials,
the only contest being in the Fourth
district. Third ward. n committee ON
credentials was named and the two
sets of delegates appeared before them.
viz: Michael Doogan and Joseph Alex
ander, Robert Sloane and Thomas Fox;
the committee decided they We're en-
titled to half vote each. The delega-
tiOn being in order. MIR. Kelly was made
permanent chairman. The permanent
secretary. in short speech. placed in
nomination one to be their standard
bearer, whose integrity and honesty
had never been questioned. one that
would carry the duties of the office
with credit to the city; he named j. -.
O'Neili esq. and II was made unani-
nous. For city controller J. ~ W heel
er was nominated. and for city treas
urer Patrick +. Connor. The choice of
the convention for city assessors We're
James Pidgeon, William Peel and ]. j..
Moffatt.
First ward-Constable James b.
Faulkner.
Second ward-COmmon council y. y.
Devine, Peter Dougherty; constable, T..
j. Neary, Rep, endorsed.
Third Ward-Select council. Thomas
NJ. Nealon; constable, Mickey" Moran.
Fourth ward--Common council, y. ,.
McDonough. w. j. Glennon: poor direc-
tor. Anthony +. Cook; school director,
j. T.. Brennan.
Fifth ward-No nominations, as it is
solid Republican.
sixth Ward-'OmmOn council, Joseph
Harris, Matthew Hart: constable, II.
s. Hartman.
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Chimes OF Norman ndy win he Given.

The Lyceum Opera company are on
fair way now to give the public rem
dcring of the opera, Chimes of Nor
mandy" 1t had been feared by the
promoters that it would have to he
abandoned through the lack of interest
taken by the chorus. The last rehearsal,
however has given fresh encourage
ment and it is anticipated that early
In February II mastery rendering will
u" given and that the public will have
treat. The hospital finances will he
increased
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-09
MlNOOkA.

tracked on Feb. IS.
Diphtheria is prevalent on Miners
Hill
Miss Nellie Loughney is visiting
friends in Carbondale.
The. O'Connell council, Young Mems
Institute meets tonight.
Martin Lowry. who has been i'll the
past few weeks, is recovering.
The Democratic 'pOw- WOW" at
Coyne's hall Tuesday evening is the
talk of the local politicians. One dis
satisfied office seeker remarked yester-
day that the prediction made by The
Tribune that Patrick Coyne, the present
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-09

At the board of trade rooms Tuesday
evening few base ball enthusiasts $
met and talked of the prospects of a
Carbondale club in the Base Ban State
league next season. Owing to the small
number present, no definite action was
taken, but those present were deter
mined that a league should he formed
and franchises awarded with greater
care and discrimination.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-09
HONE NESDALE.

Robert Menner and Raymond Har-
denbergh returned to their respective
schools yesterday.
Buel Dodge removed his pharmacy
yesterday to the building he recently
purchased, corner Main and Seventh
street.
The property of Nj. Hessling is in the
hands of the sheriff.
Superintendent l.. o. Rose and son. j.
Kirk Rose, are in Rondout this week.
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e. G. Evans. the merchant tailor of
North Main street, had determined to
DISPOSE by chance of his fine roadster
'Mollie." and complete outfit for driv
ing purposes. The drawing took place
at the store; thirty-five tickets were
sold at $40, and Edward Hubbard was
the lucky person. who Is to be con-
graduated upon his success.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-09
The Public Library

The contractor Mr. Edgett has the
work well in hand; the walls have been
papered and the first floor lower room
Of the city building. when finished. win
be comfortable and accessible room
for the purpose specified. The city oc
Carbondale has stood long i'm need of
this great boon. and it only needs to
be opened to be appreciated.
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Mrs. Winslow'1 Soothing Syrup has
been used for over Fifty Years by Mil
lions of Mothers for their Children
while Teething, with Perfect Success.
1t SoOthes the Child. Softens the Gums.
Allays all Pain; Cures Wind Collie and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Sold
by Druggists in every part of the world.
BE sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no other
kind. twenty-five cents q bottle. -
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English Capital for American Inycs,
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This list Is first class in every respect
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Commercial and Financial Concerns
Mortgage loans, Sale of Lands, Patents or
Mines.
Directors-SIR EDWARD c. ROSS.
HON. WALTER G. PEPYS
CAPT. ARTHUR STIFFE.
Copyright
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-09
CARBONDALE.

IReaders will please note that advertise
ments, orders for job work, and items for
publication left at the establishment OF
Shannon & Co. newsdealers, North Main
street. will receive prompt attention; Of
flee open from a. m. to 10 p. MI
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-09

town during the past week. The Trib-
une has the largest circulation of any
Scranton newspaper circulated In town.
tYou should subscribe. The price Is
low: :-only i5 cents per month.
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< s r r

If you were inclined to invest you would prefer
dealing with responsible and reliable parties.
We know you would. Many years of practical
experience and a thorough knowledge of all
the requirements in the trade count for some-
thing when you require assistance in selecting.
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ECMHORS ST.

Mrs. Fl. S. Finn and children visited
relatives in Moscow on Wednesday.
The borough council held a regular
meeting last Tuesday evening.
1t is believed that the Union Tanning
company are working in their last lot
of hides.
Miss LOttie Clay is visiting friends at
Glenburn.
Prof. and Mrs. X. A. Martin have re-
turned from an extended visit with
relatives and friends at Jermyn.
Postmaster KnickerbOcker is build
ing an addition and making other i'm
provements in and about the pOstoffice
building.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. NJ. Rhodes are visit
ing in Philadelphia and Baltimore.
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Thought So.

Maid-"'rhe new cooks come, ma'am,
and she's made herself cOmfortapie III ;he
parlor."
Mistress-"Goodness has the woman her
faculties?"
Maid---"l think so. ma am: she's brought
something tied up in a big red handker-
chief."-TIuth.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-05

"Castoria is the best remedy for children of
which nm acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the
real interest of their children, md use Castoria
instead of the various quack nostrums which
&c destroying their loved ones, by forcing
,iuni. morphine, soothing syrup and other
urtful agents down their Threats, thereby
tending them to premature graves"
DIR. J. +. kINcuELoE,
Conway, Ark.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-05
Peculiar Chinese Parents.

It Is q disagrceablc fact that Chinese
parents are in the habit, in certain cir
cumstanccs of abandoning female infants
to death by starvation, and it Is ono that
an apolo2st for China would like to pass
over in silence. On tho other hand, moth
Ing is gained by cXuggcration, and rs far
as my most limited experience allows mo
to speak, it is enormous oXaggcration to
talk as If Chinese mothers exposed thor
daughters habitually and without second
thought. At any rate, tho people of Fair
Reply would ropudinto tho charge with
amazcmcnt. "He hau kai, tso max kaiflt?"
" Ii She Is good ono, why throw away?'
they would ask
Why, indeed, when girl of 10 in good
health and fairly bonny will always fetch
800, while eaoh of the next five or six
years will add $40 to her market value?
So remembering that from tho ago of she
Will DO useful to gather bamboo husks for
fuel, mind the baby, feed the buffalo, and
year or two later cut form, dig up pis-
tachio nuts and carry water, it will BIO seen
that healthy female child will be bv no
means an Improbable investment. But
If tho child be sickly, then it Is different,
The nasty little thing looks so red and
helpless and ropulsivo. If 1t dies within
doors, its fractions spirit will remain there
ana add another torment to the teeIninR
world of devils that surrounds u.s. Better
for all parties to deport tho tiny spirit to
some lonely spot, turn away quickly and
think of something else. Charity might
possibly accept somo such rovulsion of the
maternal instinct in explanation, and the
anthropologist will remember mature"
that "holy thing" and tho case of the rab-
bits once so aptly cited in this connection
.-BlQCEwOOds MnUaZino
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-05
NOVEL HAT,

seen In day costumes, tho appearance bein9
obtained by means Of a close epaulet fit
ting tho top of tho arm. The epaulet may
be cut In point tho fullncss of the sleeve
spreading out below it.
Fur Is so much employed for trimming
just now that 1t behooycs every woman to
get out whatever old pieces she has laid by
and SEQ If sho cannot contrive to put them
to some uso. Ifthore arc few wide bands
in good condition, thoy may BIO cut length
wise into narrow ones and thus made
to trim an entire costume, but it is
best to let furrior do tho cutting as ho
has tho proper tools and can do it without
injuring tho pilo of the fur. Damaged
portions may DO cut out, as piecing does
not show in fur provided the pile is made
to run In tho same direction. Narrow
bands are moro worn than wide ones, al
though entire collars and revers are seen.
Marie Antoinetto flohus arc seon in not
lace and chiffon and In oil colors There
are also charming short boas, made of
plated chiffon, flowers and ribbon, which
add greatly to the becomingness of pretty
costume. For most purposes black, with
oolored flowers, with perhaps the addition
of little cream lace, will be found salts
factory.
An illustration Is given Of novel hat
Df mauvo velvet Tho brim Is curiously
cut and curved and Is edged with Jet
band. In tho middle Of the front opening
Is largo paste buckle, fastening tho stems
Of n group Of phenix green feathers. I'm
der tho brim on each side is IN immense
ahou of phenix green vel sot. Ends OF vel.
yet fall upon the hair OH each side behind.
JUDO CHoLLET.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-05
ECHO IN THE GARDEN.

But. Echo, Echo, there was no mistake. 50
Wo heard you-didn't we7 Both OF us heard.
We were not dreaming. VIC wero wide awake.
You kissed somebody; yes, upon my world
But the old Irish gardener heard you too
And "Sure, " ho said, otis after getting late,
And I'm not wanted here" you know it's
true)
You heard him laughing as he shut tho gate.
You know the slight sound woke the lonesome
thrush,
Singing herself to sleep in dusk and dew.
She held hor song to listen. echo. hushD
Perhaps she only wished that she were you.
But the sea heard you. too, and blushed fre
red
In the low sun, and from tho wall withdrew,
Murmuring confuscdly. But. what he said
Echo, wouldn't tell you if knew.
And tho moon heard you. that long clustered
nun
or heaven. and thereat In her scored veil,
Hid her still fnce and backward thought OF
Whose namo don't mention 1.-TWO know tho
Now, Echo, say, who was tho lovely YOUTH
Well, then, mean tho fellow that you kissed,
(Oh. Echo, Echol emit you tell tho truth2,
There in the garden. in tho bloom aud mist
So then - wind from some dead world
goes by
With singing, shadowy lips that late have
pressed -
Tho white Narcissus. Dream md legend lie
Cold in tho corpse flowers dosolate young
breast.
Sarah Piatt in independent.