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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-29
Gave Birth to Tiny Child.

Reading, April 2S,-Mrs. John NJ. Swave-
ly, OF Fishers court gave birth TO what is
thought TO be the smallest child born in
this city. II weighed only one and a half
pounds and it was feared that il would not
live. The attending physician, however
thinks II may develop and become healthy.
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vicious Colt Causes Death,

Sharon, April 2s.--S. p. Cuuom, Of
Shaklcyvile Mercer county. was fatal
ly hurt by a vicions colt i'm his barn last
night. His skuH was crushed and his
body terribly cut and tom. lie leaves a
widow and a family.
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Chose Denth to Melancholy.

Altoona, April ,2S,-Henry Hefforman, a
prominent resident of Juniata, died from
dose of laudanum, taken with suicidal
intent Melanctolia Is the assigned rea-
son for the deed. The deceased was a
track foreman employed by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad company.
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Gold Mining Company Formed.

Meehanicsburg, April 2S-A company
with a capital stock of 100000 has been
organized to develop the recently discov-
cred gold mine near Lewisburg, York
county.
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Thousands of Tobies Rurned.

Greensburg, April 2S.-The cigar manu-
factory of j. A. Sheetz, a short distance
west Of the passenger station, was gutted
by fire about o'clock Sunday morning.
one hundred and twenty-five thousand
tobies were destroyed,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-29
FOUGHT FOR A MAIDEN's SMILES.
ImprOmptu Duel with Knives by Two
RiXAl LOVorS,

Braddock, April 2S,-N. NJ. McMullen
and Thomas Green fought an i'm
promptu duel with knives. Both men
were badly slashed, the former sus-
tanning a dangerous wound under the
heart Rivalry for the smiles of a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-29
CHIROPODIsT AND MANICURE,

>N0>NNS0,>N>Co->1>ND 49, N~NN>~0~~~~N~~~~
fORNS, BUNIONS AND INGROWING
- nails cured without the least pain or
drawing blood, Consultation ana advice
given NEE +. NJ. liElTEL, ChiropOdist,
$50 lackawanna avenue. Ladies' attended
at their residence If desired. Charges mOder-
ate,
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RHEU NJ ATISM

Munyon's rheumatism cure Is guaran-
teed to cure acute or muscular rheUma-
tlsm In from one to five days. Sharp,
shooting pains in any part of the body
stopped by a few doses. a prompt COM
plete and permanent cure for lamcuess,
soreness, stiff back and all pains in hips
and loins. Chronic rheumatism, sciatica,
lumbago or pain i'm the back are speedily
cured. II seldom fails to give relief from
one or two doses, and almost Invariably
cures before one bottle has been used.
Price, 25c.
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NJ u N Y O N S

Improved Homeopathic Homo Remedy
Company put up a separate cure for each
disease. At all druggists mostly % cents.
Guide to Health free.
Personal letters to Prof. Munyon, 1903
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-29

FRANK 4. OKELL, ATTORNEY-AT-
Law. Room 8, Coal Exchange, Scranton,
Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-29
ENRAGED MAN WITH A KNIFE.
Boys Had stoned Him, and lie Pur-
sued One Into a Parlor.

Norristown, Pa, April 2S-Three
foreign bone pickers We're attacked
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JAMES w. OAKFORD, ATTORNEY
at-Law. Rooms 514, 5l5 and Sic, Board
of Trade Building.
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SHOT THROUGH THE EYE.
Charles Weaver Died Soon After
Being Found.

Allentown, April 2S.-Charlcs Weaver,
of West Catasaqua, 80 years Of age,
shot himself in the right eye this after
noon, short distance below the lower
Catasauqua depot Of the Lehigh Valley
railroad. Several boys found Weaver.
He was still living, but died shortly
after he was removed to his home.
Weaver was formerly employed in a
cement mill,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-29

FRANK L. BROWN & co, WHOLE
sale dealers in WOODWARD, COrdage and
OIL Cloth, 730 West Lackawanna ave.
THOMAS AUBREY, EXPERT AC-
Williams Building, opposite postollice.
Agent for the Rex Fire EXtmguisher.
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Statesmen WANTED.


NTANTED--OIL SALESMAN, ENPER-
w fenced, and inexperienced, also men
handling side lines. Paying position. DlA-
MOND REFINING CO., Cleveland, Ohio.
CALESEAN-S5 DAY; NOlCANNASSING;
- no deliveries; no collections; samples
free; side line or exclusive. MFRS, 394l
Market street, Philadelphia.
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FARM FOR SALE.
ADV. Under This Head One Cent a Word.

N~-~~-->~-~~-~~~~>~>~~-~-~ ~D~~-D~~~~.
40 ACRES OF GOOD FARMING LAND
10 situated in Wayne county, Al miles
nom Lake Ariel. Inquire of BYRON
DAVIS, Kurtz street, Dunmore.
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TO DEDICATE ITS
MUSEUM OF TRADE
Notable Occasion in Philadelphia on the
First OF Next June.
PAN.AMERIcAN cOMMEMORATlON

Representative of Numerous Foreign
Chambers of Commerce Will Assist
at the Dedication of the Quaker
City's Famous Commercial Museum
and Aftcrward BE Entertained in
Royal style.
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LOST.
Advs. Under This Head One Cent a Word.

FNA''' SNhSi AhtS ItNah NhN NNtlt u W oTOs
DACKAGE OF POOR TAN WARRANTS,
4 between court house ana West Side.
Finder Will please return same to Tribune
office,
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Printing.

THE TRIBUNE PUBLISHING CO,
North Washington Avenue-Iinotype
Composition OF all kinds quickly done.
Facilities unsurpassed in this region
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DRESSMAKINCi.

NuNS. Under MS HEAD One Cent q Word.
MISS l." WISDOM, DRES~MAkER, 732
4A Adams avenue
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FOR RENT.
Advs. Under This Head One Cent a wor

EOR RENT--FOUR ROOMS ON SECONI
II floor of 7OS w. Lackawanna avenue
Inquire JONES BROS, zoos Lafayette 81
or office of John Benore Il Son.
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SITUATIONS WANTED.

VS~~~~NONNN~NN~o>NI >NINC~CNN>>NNNSNNN|>NN~l~J~
CITUATION WANTED--AS WATCHMAN
- or to attend boilers. Address q. W., I16
Hickory street.
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HOTEL FOR SALE.
Advs. Under This Head One Cent a Word.


EIRST-CLASS HOTEL FOR SALE, OUT
Il, ofcity limits. Address HOTEL, Tribune
Office,
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FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT
FOR SALE.

I AXE ARIEL COTTAGE FOR SALE,
II with barn, boat house and boats; best
location at the lake; lot SOX3OO. A. c.
FULLER.
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Miscellaneous.

balls, picnics parties, receptions, we'd
dings and concert work furnished. For
terms address r.. j. Bauer conductor,
III Wyoming avenue, over Hulberts
music store.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-29
Hotels and Restaurants.

THE ELK CAFE 1875 and 127 FRANK
lin avenue. Rates reasonable.
L. ZEIGLER, Proprietor,
SCRANTON HOUSE, NEAR D., l.. & w.
passenger depot. Conducted on the Eu-
ropean plan. VICTOR KOCH, Prop.
The herald., 1897-03-28
The Ebell

The art section of the Ebell reported
at 1857 Flower street yesterday morning
at the general meeting. The president,
Mrs. H. w. r. Strong. presented the first
speaker Mrs. Bentley, as an active
worker in the mother Ebell society in
Oakland and in her paper which was
an Introduction and summary of the
general subject, THE Art of Ancient
Egypt" Mrs. Bentley intelligently pre-
sented the entire topic in a we'll con-
densed article.
Mrs r. w. Burnham spoke on Egypt
ian Tombs," and she touched on the re-
ligious beliefs upon which Egyptian
architecture is founded and divided the
tombs and temples into three chronolog-
ical group, those OF the old empire. or
the pyramids, of the Theban supremacy.
or rock tombs, and of the new empire.
whose development in architecture and
ornamentation was clearly pointed out.
Mrs. Goodhue was the third speaker.
and her paper was on The Temples and
Their Sculpture" Mrs. Goodhue sketch
ed the characteristics of the period. com
pared the colossal buildings and statues
with the faithful portraiture of the early
dynasties, and then took the temple of
karnac as perfect type of both tenn
pie and sculpture. Mrs. Goodhue had a
plan of the temple on large scale. with
many photographs of the details. The
utmost interest and attention were man.
nested throughout by the members
present.
The herald., 1897-03-28
Eucher Party

Mr. and Mrs. George Montgomery en-
tertained with eucher last Friday even
ing at 1888 South Pearl street. The house
was brilliant with huge punches and
banks of eschscholtzias. and flags of all
nations were effectively placed about the
rooms. The decorated score cards were
particularly novel and pretty, for the
flags We're copied upon them in water
colors and a small photograph of Mr..
F. X. Rule was in one corner. The
prizes consisted of one each and con-
ISOLATION for lady and gentleman. and
were won in the following order: Decor
ated plate, Mrs. S. S. Salisbury; hand
some stein. Mr.. John Posey; souvenir
Fiesta spoon, Mrs. r. Schumacher; NAM
moth cup and saucer, Mr.. Ross Clarke.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. F. X. Rule,
Mr. and Mrs. J. Roth Hamilton. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ross Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. Perez,
Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Teed, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Steckel. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
c. Howes, Mr.. and Mrs. Bradner w. Lee,
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Hines. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Posey, DR.. and Mrs. ]. Stormont
Owens Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Salisbury,
Mr.. and Mrs. Graves, Mr. and Mrs. Ston-
er. Mines. Fannie Schumacher, Joseph
inc Butler, Winchester, Messrs. II. o.
Collins and Sylvester.
The herald., 1897-03-28
Senior Luncheon

Miss Nora Sterry entertained her class
mates, the seniors of the MARLBOROUGH
school. delightfully."- Friday afternoon in
her home in st. James park. The house
decorations were elaborate, each room
dlffering from the other in scheme and
each having an especial significance.
The school flower is the violet, the class
color is green, therefore in the drawing
room the color scheme was violet and
green and was most effectively carried
out. IN the reception room were day
break carnations and asparagus ferns:
the dlnlng room was wholly green, with
the exception of the center piece of
howers on the dining table. A wide
window was screened entirely with a
beautiful curtain of smlax and the other
decorations in the room were in har-
Mony with it, The library was in Fiesta
coiors and there bunting was most effec-
lively used with smilax and red and
yellow flowers. Tea was served shortly
after . o'clock and the guests who sat
Gown TO enjoy the dainty menu were
Misses Marian Jones, Harmon Spru-
ance, susan Gay, Gertrude Devereat1x
Grace Blakeley, Joy Schroeder, Nav
Hunsecker and Georgia Caswell.
The herald., 1897-03-28
Farewell Reception

The guests and hostess of the Colonaia
gave a very pleasant farewell reception
10 Mr.. and Mrs H. H Hill of Chicago,
who have been spending the winter at
that hostelry. The apartments wera
decorated with flowers, and a musical
program was provided consisting of a
plano and mandolin duet by Mr.. and
Mrs. n. T. Powell of Santa Barbara. Sc
lections from Carmen" beautifully rem
dered by Miss Ella Powell of Atlanta.
Ga, and several solos by Mr.. Coombs
of this city. who was accompanied by
his wife. Mrs. l.. E. Allen of Chicago
gave an original poem. Mr.. j. N. Hunt.
in behalf of the ladies. presented Mrs.
Hill with a beautiful etching of a por-
tion of one of the old missions, accom-
panied by very elaborate speech.
Among those present We're: Mr. and
Mrs. Huckins of Minneapolis, Mr.. and
Mrs. Coombs and DR.. Cochran of Los
Angeles. Mr.. and Mrs. Hill will spend
some time at San Francisco. and will
visit Portland, Ore, before returning 10
Chicago
The herald., 1897-03-28
A Pleasant Surprise

Capt. f. ]. Cressey and family, who
have recertly moved into their new
home at No. SAC South Alvarado street
opposite Westlake park. We're very pleas
antly surprised last Monday evening by
about thirty friends. who appeared un-
announced to spend the evening The
guests brought guitars and banjos as
well as refreshments, and a very de-
lightful ard informal evening was en-
joyed. Those present were members of
the Philomela club. composed of Mines.
j. NJ. White. n. B. Goodfelow. L. Ham
lin, w. II. Van Doren, Misses Cora Ho-
land and Genevieve Hamlin: also Rev.
and Mrs. j. Herndon Garnett, Mr.. and
Mrs J. M Johnston, Mr.. and Mrs Chas.
II. Barker Mr. and Mrs. /. i. Hibbard,
Mr.. and Mrs G. a. Davidson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Horatio Haskell Mr. and Mrs. ].
II. Clarkson Mines. Mary Buchanan.
c. c. Boynton. Misses Lowell Garnett,
Ruth Gcodfellow and Rose A. Paige,
Messrs. Ralph c. Hamlin, Richard Green
and DR.. j. NJ. White
The herald., 1897-03-28
Progressive Eucher

The Better-Late- -Than-Never Eucher
club was charmingy entertained Fri
day evening by the Misses little at their
home on West Winfield street. The even
ing was spent, as usual in playing pro-
gressive eucher, and at the conclusion
of the game light refreshments were
served. The players were all presented
with their score cards, to which dainty
button-hole bouquets were attached,
and partners found one another by
corresponding score cards and their
table by the bouquets, each table being
designated by a different flower. Miss
Mary Fowler and Mr. Driscoll Smith
were the lucky winners of the handsome
first prizes and Miss Lille. Miller and
Mr.. c. F. Shafer were the recipients of
dainty consolation prizes An appro-
pirate piece of poetry was attached to
each prize, the reading of which afforded
the company much amusement The
guests were: Mrs. S. Title, Misses Ida
Hyland Alice Prior, Emma Robinson,
Mabel Jefferson, Lille Miller. Mary
Fowler, Messrs Driscoll-Smith. C. F.
Shafer, NJ. T. Lee, D. NJ. Title, G. W.
Driscoll and NJ. L. T. Brown.
The herald., 1897-03-28
Assistance League

The Assistance league held an i'm
portant meeting yesterday afternoon at
the residence of Mrs. Fred C. Howes,
on Twenty eighth street. After the reg
ular business had been transacted re-
garding the new cases of want that
come before the league at each of its
meetings, the all important subject of
the mammoth card party came under
discussion. AS was announced last
week the league ladies had their plans
well under way for this card party.
when they discovered the need for help
ing the unemployed women. AS that is
part of the regular work of the league
in addition to it's cases of illness and
ether kinds of distress. the ladies gener-
ouSly offered to cooperate with the
committee that had been formed for the
sole purpose of helping unemployed
women, and share the proceeds of the
card party with them. There are now
between six and seven hundred players
assured and there are other counties to
hear from. The date has been changed
from Easter Monday to April 9th, and
the hall where it is to take place will
be announced later. The guests, gen.
tlemen as well as ladies, are particular
ly requested not to appear in full dress
1t is the desire of the committees in
charge that street, or nothing more
elaborate than theater dress be worn
The ladies who have signified this past
week their intention to organize sec
tions may be added to the list publ ished
last Sunday, and are as follows: Mes
danes Russell, Walter Lindley, D. G.
Peck, j. f.. Platter. Charles H. White and
Miss Susie Patten
The herald., 1897-03-28
FREE TO EVERY MAN
The Method of a Great Treat.
ment for Weakness of Men
Which Cured Him After Everylhln
Else Failed

Painful diseases are bad enough, but
when q man is slowly wasting away
with nervous weakness. the mental
forebodings are ten times worse than
the most severe pain. There is no let up
TO the mental suffering day or night.
sleep Is almost impossible and under
such q strain men are scarcely responS-
ibie for what they do. For years the
writer rolled and tossed on the troubled
sea of sexual weakness until 1t was .
cuestion whether he had not better take
q dose of poison and thus end all hlu
troubles. But providential inspiration
came to his aid in the shape Of q combi-
nation of medicines that not only com-
nietely restored the general health. but
enlarged his weak, emaciated parts to
natural size and vigor. and he now dc.
rlares that any man who Will take the
trouble to send his name and Addresy
may have the method Of this wonderful
treatment free. Now, when say five
7 mean absolutely without cost. because
+ want every weakened man to get the
benefit of my experiences.
lam not philanthropist, nor do pose
ee an enthusiast, but there are thou.
ssnds Of men suffering the mental tor
tures of weakened manhood who would
he cured at once could they but get such
= remedy as the one that cured me. Do
not try to study out how can AFFORD to
nav the few postage stamps necessary
pay mall the information. but send for It.
and learn that there are O few things on
aarth that although they cost nothing to
oet they are worth fortune to some
men and mean q lifetime Of happinesS
to most of us. Write.to Thomas Slater,
hox 207l. Kalamazoo. Mich. and the in.
formation will be mailed In q plain
sealed envelope.
The herald., 1897-03-28
Notes of Interest From
Railroad Circles
CONDUCTORS CONVENTION
GRANT BROS. CONTEMPLATING
ALAR0E CONTRACT
The Pay Car Will Arrive Next We'd
nesday--southern California
Railway Receiving Ties

George F. Clough, secretary of the
change the affairs looking toward the en-
tertainment of the members Of the ma
tional Order of Rrailway Conductors at
their annual meeting to be held here for
ten days, beginning May 10, is enthusi-
astic over the way matters are progress
ing: why. you will be surprised" said
he to Herald reporter at his headquar-
ters in the Nadeau hotel yesterday af-
ternoon, when tell you that we ex-
pect between 1000 and 5000 people here,
but 1t is a fact. We will have 400 sitting
delegates, and we are going to give them
royal welcome and jolly good time
while they are sour guests. President
Forman of the chamber of commerce
has appointed Messrs. F. w. Wood. Il.
p. Clark and w. s. Hook to assist us In
raising funds, etc, while President Frank
of the Merchants and Manufacturers
association has appointed Messrs. A. d.
Sheppard, S. B. Hynes and Edward
Chambers to do similar service. know
the capability of each of the gentlemen,
and / can say that we feel greatly en-
COurdKeQ since tncSe kentltfilth hoNc
signified their willingness to assist us
in every way possible. Our program of
entertainment has not as yet been fully
made up, but it will include excursions
to Catalina, Mount Lowe, Pomona, Red
lands, San Diego and other places Of in
terest We will shortly get out 5000 SOU
venir programs which will be works OF
art. The convention will convene in
Music ham at l p. M, May IL. and the
festivities will be concluded with a
grand ball at Hazards pavilion"
w. w. Leggett, railroad man OF
Fresno, is in the city for few days. In
speaking to a Herald reporter last even
ing concerning the construction of the
San Francisco and San Joaquin rail-
road he said: Work on the extension
south of Fresno Is progressing rapidly.
Grant Bros. OF your city. who have a
contract to grade thirty miles for $40.-
900, have large force of men and
teams at work and expect to complete
their contract within six weeks. Work
is also well under way on the new
bridge over Kings river near Hanford
This structure. including the trestle ap-
proaches at each end. will be 455 feet
long. There will be two spans of 100
feet each. I predict that within eight
cen months from today the Valley road
will be connected with the Santa Fe
system, and then the people of Central
California Will prosper"
The herald., 1897-03-28
I Engraved Cards, Invitations.
A BENEFIT SOCIAL
Thesebekahs of the East Side Give
ENJOYABLE Entertainment

Enjoyable Entertainment
Thadies of Eureka Rebekah Lodge
No. !, East Los Angeles, gave one
of Utmost enjoyable social entertain
mentSf the season at Banquet hall
last ching. The attendance of ladies'
and gtlemen interested In the work of
the ort was quite large. probably 500,
and aseemed to enjoy the occasion
which rs given as benefit for tho
ODD Fews Orphanage now being in
stitutedt Gilroy, near San Jose.
BrothtE. r. Overholtzer, a member
or EureAlodge acted as master Of cere-
monies ID introduced the following
program. Selection, Shepard's orches-
ira; piar solo, Miss Helen Schlafy;
chorus I'm Chimes of Normandy"
Edna Sinair. Chillarene Crawford,
Bessie Sinair, Birdie Dively Mabel
Richardsoi Lulu Arms, Mabel Colyer,
Helen Swahenberg, Beatrice Horsfleld
Peari Gridt Annie Petrie. The chorus
was well Sen and received generous
applause. ecitation. Annie Petrie:
character sogs. Lemuel Biddle; recita-
ton, Miss Ira Reeder. hoop drill by
twelve youn ladies' dressed in pale
pink and gru. This was the feature
OIL the eveniy, and ELECTED frequent
applause. I'll young ladies executed
about twenty ovements that were only
necessary 10 seen to be appreciated
Ihey were wellrilled and made pretty
picture. Those king part were Blanche
Heath, Belle Ems, Clara Lawrence.
Ida Lawrence, Persia Emerson, Ruby
Sinclair Mary mith Flaro Lawrence,
Gertrude Lawrtce. Lulu Lohrer. Then
followed a voca solo by Miss Blanche
Heath, which waof a high order of mu-
sical merit. Theorogram of exercises
closed with seleion by the orchestra.
The ball was opaed by a grand march
led by the twel, young ladies who
gave the hoop drii A large number of
guests participatedn the terpsichorean
program. which vs. continued until
near morning. d. Morton was floor
manager. Refreshhnts, consisting of
ice cream and cake Nre served. The re
ceipts of the eveningvere about SIS.
Among those preset at the benefit So
cial were Mr.. and MI Frank Emerson,
Miss Emerson. Mrs, " j. Richardson,
Mr.. and Mrs H. e. Fry and daughters,
Miss LIE Point, Miss annie Benjamin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker. II. and Mrs. L. +.
Overholtzer, Miss Blarhe Heath. Miss
Gertie Lawrence, Mr.. Herbert Myers,
Miss Ida Lawrence, Ass Clara Law
renee. ]. c. Ryder and VIE, w. B. Berry.
w. K. Lockwood and dughter Mrs. c.
Petrie. T. r. Sloan, job Doyle, Jessie
Fred Smith, MrsConway, Fred
Furguson. H. ]. Crawtrd and wife.
Lemuel Biddle and wife.V. H. Kreiger
and wife, w. G. McGagh, wife and
H. L. Arms, we and neice,
y. D. Morton and wife. OIL. Robertson
and wife, Miss Flora Lawrnce, Newton
]. N. Smalley nd wife. Q.
b. Parmeter and wife. Mrs. 'uppin, Mrs.
]. d. Pisfer. ]. v. Bradley ]. B. Law
renee and wife, ]. G. Grer and wife,
r. 7. Sinclair and wife, c. RGrider and
wife. J. G. Wadsworth and wife, Arthur
Hail. Harry Horsfield. G. Sawyer, Mrs.
H. Miller, j. I. Cherry.
The herald., 1897-03-28
The Woman's League

The Woman's league of Los Angeles
held an open meeting yesterday after
noon in the Friday Morning club rooms.
Mrs. D. G. Stephens, the president, oc-
cupying the chair. The afternoon was
given to the discussion of the schools
and current events.
Mrs. Mabel Noyes presented some
phases of the public schools. Miss A s.
Marsh followed with some of the ad-
vantages of private schools. Mrs. E. H.
Enderlein opened the discussion on
some of the best work of the Los Ange-
les schools, followed by Mrs X. F.
Thorpe. who touched some of the faults
of the system, notably the lack of orig
inality. the cut and dried work, the
lack of mental growth. etc Current
events formed the subject of much in
teresting matter presented by Mrs. E.
Z. Gates. Mrs. Caroline NJ Severance
presented some features of the Mothers
Protective council.
After the program, light refreshments
We're served, and a social hour fol-
lowed.