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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
May Be the Scene ofa Clash Between
Rival Forces.

Local Democratic leaders assert that
the Reading convention will be either
the theatre for fight all along the line
between the free silver forces and the
gold and more conservative men, an in
cident of which will be the attempted
ousting of National Committeeman
William F. Harrity, or the scene of a
featureless compromise under which
Mr.. Harrity's membership in the Ma
tional committee will not be disturbed,
on condition that his friends do not in
terfere with the reaffirmation of the
Chicago doctrines" say the Philadel-
phia Press.
while Mr.. Harrity advocates either
an ignoring of national issues in the
Reading platform or the straddling
plank in the Maryland platform de-
vised by Senator German, there are
many Philadelphia leaders who assert
that his real interest is to save his seat
in the National committee, even to the
extent of dealing with the free. silver
men.
THE free silver forces will have the
guidance of experienced field marshals
in politics, most of whom, however,
have been unhorsed by Mr.. Harrity in
contests heretofore. EX-Congressmen
Kerr and Mutchler will have headquar-
ters at the Mansion House. So, too,
will ex-Lieutenant Governor Chauncey
F. Black, who will direct upon the con-
vention the thunder of his York county
convention regarding those who did
not earnestly support the last national
ticket, with special reference to Mr.
Harrity State Chairman Garman will
also have headquarters at the same
hotel. host of Philadelphia leaders
will also be in attendance outside of
the delegates"
The convention will begin Aug. 81
and the Lackawanna delegation will
leave this city one week from today.
The Lackawanna delegates are: M. j.
McAndrew, Archibald; NJ. F. Fadden,
Priceburg; Timothy Holmes, Vandling;
r. j. Beamish. Scranton; d. j. Reedy,
Scranton; T. p. Duffy. Scranton; John
j. Coyne, Minooka; M. j. Mcdonnell,
Moosic; p. j. Nealis, West Scranton;
John M. Casey, Scranton; ]. F. Ham
mis-, West Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24

The SLATE" opened headquarters in
the rooms over Blumes carriage re-
pository on Spruce street, occupied last
year by the Democratic county COM
mittee. They gave out that no change
had been made in the makeup of the
ticket, and that the candidates whose
names were printed in The Tribune
yesterday would be nominated with
out any question, and probably with
out opposition. Colonel f. ]. Fitzsim-
mons iseto be chairman.
There now seems to be no question
but that Mr.. Horn is seeking the NOM
ination for district attorney. He has
not, as far as can be learned, made
any effort to prevent his seemingly as
sured nomination, and one of his busi-
ness associates said yesterday without
equivocation that Mr.. Horn would ac-
cept.
There was a rumor about the streets
yesterday that ex-Sheriff .Fahey was
working quietly among the delegates
to make himself chairman of the con-
vention. The Organization" heard of
1t and to find out whether or not it was
so sent for Mr.. Fahey. He went up to
headquarters and with some little
warmth told the assemblage there they
had no cause to believe such n story
and further that he did not like the
idea Of deeming him a mischief maker.
While he was there he also told them
that he was seeking no office; that he
would not be Charley Schadt's deputy
for $4,000 a year and that all he wanted
from them was to let him alone.
The convention is set for o'clock
this morning, but it is liable to be an
hour later before business will be got
ten fairly under way. Only two can
tests have developed, one in the Fourth
district of the First ward and the 9TH
er in Fell township.
Under the new rules the nomina-
tions will be made in this order: Dis
trict attorney, sheriff, treasurer, pro-
thonotary, clerk of the courts, recorder,
register, jury commissioner
The two most prominent of the new
ly mentioned candidates for jury COM
missioner are Frank Doherty, of Mos
COW, and James Flynn, of Archibald.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24
WILSON COMMITTED TO JAIL.
Charged with Throwing stones
Through windows of n Car.

David Wilson, a young man whose
home is in Petersburg, was committed
to the county Jail yesterday in default
of $1,000 bail for throwing stones at a
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
passenger train at Taylor Saturday.
The train was No. 6 and as it pulled
out of the Taylor station shortly after
o'clock p. m, Wilson, who was stand
ing on the side of the track, hurled
stones at the train.
One stone crashed through window,
glancing on a passengers shoulder and
passing through the window os the rear
door.
Engineer Roberts saw the s. jne-
throwing and stopped the train. Will
son was captured after a long chase by
Brakeman Monaghan, r. A. Mullhol-
land, of Pittston, and other passengers
A message to Scranton brought down
Yard Master John Bryant, Detective
Moir, Patrolman Feeney and Special
Officer Williams. After hearing the
testimony of the engineer and brake
man Alderman Millar committed Will
son.
On the stand he claimed to remember
nothing about his actions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24
CITY NOTES.

Miss Bessie Judge continues to recover
at the Lackawanna.
A floor of tils Is being laid in St.
Luke's Episcopal church.
The telephone underground conduits
are being laid in Center street.
The Gospel wagon will be near the
corner of Wyoming avenue and Spruce
street this evening.
The Board of Associated Charities will
meet this evening at o'clock, in the
poor board room, municipal building.
John Bouce, who is charged with ma
licious mischief. entered bail yesterday
in the sum of $500, John Crouch becom-
ing his bondsman.
Thomas Gannigan and Michael Cawley
were held in $500 bail yesterday by Alder
man Millar on charge of threats pre-
ferred by William Digman.
Arrangements are under way to trans
fer the board of charities office from the
beard of health rooms to the poor board
rooms on the ground floor Of city hall.
Emilia Sardonilli, who is charged with
perjury by John Dubemas, entered bail
in the sum of $500 yesterday before Judge
Gunster. Michael S. Fiore became his
bondsman.
Dressed in various colored suits and
many kinds of lights gang of about
twenty wheelmen paraded the city last
night advertising the races of the Windy
CUFF wheelmen.
Harry L. Strong and VIII Frank yes
terday morning began a 150-mile trip
awheel to Albany, N. Y, via Binghamton
and Syracuse. They expect to reach AL
bany this afternoon.
Joseph Beamish, who is charged with
aggravated assault and battery by An
drew Gordon of the North End was yes
terday surrendered by his bondsman and
is now In the county jail.
Thomas Gilhool was arraigned before
Alderman Millar yesterday on charge
of threatening the family of Joseph Dan
ner. He was held under $500 bail to ap-
pear at court.
A new postoffice to be known as Coyne
has been established by the government
for the accommodation of persons resid-
ing at Sibley, Austin Heights, Barber
town, and Midtown. Casper Weisenflue
is the postmaster.
Twelve cases of contagious diseases
were reported to the board of health last
week, four of scarlet fever, one of ty-
phoid and seven of diphtheria. One death
from diphtheria and one from whooping
cough were reported.
John Doppins is the name of the mar
who wanted to cut Andrew Prino's throat
with razor in Johnson's patch Sun las
night. In police court yesterday Mayor
Bailey sent him to the county fail TO!
thirty days in default of s. fine
Josephine Leshton, charged with keep.
ing a disorderly house, who was sur.
rendered by her bondsman recently, yes
terday secured new bondsman in tn,
person OF w. NJ. Cole, who furnished $50
security for Mrs. Leshton before Judge
Gunster.
The bond of Robert Roe, who was ap
pointed tax collector, of Mayfield Dor
ough, one week ago by Judge Archibald
was yesterday approved by the court
1t is In the sum of $22 900, and has Z
F. Edwards, c. d. Winter and S. d
Davis as sureties.
Marriage licenses were granted yester
day by the clerk of the courts to Johi
Maticka and Anna Fornko. Dunmore
John M. Edwards and Elizabeth G
Thomas, Scranton John ]. Jennings AM
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24
SCHwABEN vHREIN PICNIC.
Attracted Many Germans to Central
Park Garden YESTERDAY.

The slight rain of last night had no
perceptible effect upon the success of
the South Side Schwaben Verein's
tenth annual picnic, which began in
Central Park garden early in the after
noon and continued until late at night.
Large crowds attended the picnic and
witnessed the gaines OF both afternoon
and evening.
In the morning there took place a
street parade. 1t included floats of
Germania and Columbia. A dozen men
were on horseback and many were in
costume.
In the afternoon several prizes were
awarded in each of the following
events: Hare hunt of the Schwabens,
pole climbing, village school, sour milk
eating, pipe race, sack race. There
was a repetition of the hare hunt in
the evening, when the park was brill
liantly illuminated. Guth's band fur
nished dance and concert music
throughout the day.
The officers of the Schwaben Verein
are: President, John U. Schwenker;
vice. president, Christ Moser; treasurer,
Fred. Pfeifer; recording secretary, An
tone Wintermautel: corresponding Sec
retary, Peter Jordan. Following are
the names of the committee which ar
ranged the volksfest: Peter Jordan,
chairman; John Schneider, William
Yanser, Emil Herman, Aust Schmidt,
Michael Cramer. Frank Leutner, Peter
Straup, Mr.. Mellsrt, Wilhelm Fischer,
Christ Moser, Mr.. Moser, jr., David
Martini, David Meyer, Henry Fleichen-
stein and Mr.. Bruner.
Among the German societies which
were represented at the picnic were
Scranton Liederkranz, Saengerrunde,
Arions, Badanea, Bavarian, Schweit-
zer (Maenechor) and Kriker Verein
| (veteran German soldiers).
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24
HAVING THEIR SHARE OF TROUBLE,
Columbia Construction Company's
Plant Broke Down Yesterday.

After many delays and disappoint-
ments the Columbia Construction COM
pany yesterday began the work of lay
ing the binder on Mulberry street pre-
paratory to spreading on the top cush-
ion. Not more than fifty yards were
laid when work had to be stopped by
reason of the breaking down Of the
asphalt plant, located on Capouse ave-
nue.. The break will be fully repaired
by tonight and it is quite probable the
asphalting will be resumed tomorrow.
Curb has been laid as far as Jeffer-
son avenue and the grading of the
block between Washington and Adams
will be finished today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24
FILLED WITH NEW IDEAS.
Chief Hickey Home From the Fire
Chiefs Convention in New Haven.

Chief Hickey Is home from the fire
chiefs convention at New Haven, full
of new ideas for the betterment of the
department and more than ever con-
vinced that in this city there is ample
room for improvement in the fire SER
vice. From the ideas he gained he will
submit a report to councils, containing
suggestions and recommendations for
increasing the efficiency of his depart
ment. :.
There were fifty-two exhibitors in
attendance upon the convention and
each of them had some new idea in
improved fire fighting apparatus. The
most novel thing, the chief says, that
was exhibited was a self-propelling
steam fire engine that can get up
speed of thirty-hve miles an hour,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24
FROM CARBONDALE AND TAYLOR
New Prisoners Received at the
County Jail Last Night.

Samuel Williams formerly of Car
bondale, but now of Taylor, and Mrs.
Catharine Chadwick, who was Will
liams' boarding mistress in Carbondale,
were committed to the county Jail yes
terday by Alderman Baker, Of Carbon
dale.
The charge against Williams Is that
he stole a sewing machine and other
articles of furniture. The charge
against the Chadwick woman is SER
ious one and was presumably preferred
by Williams.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24

climb steep hills and turn around in
an ordinary sized alley
The most instructive feature of the
convention outside Of the apparatus ex-
hibition, the chief says, was the lecture
by Captain Brophy, chief electrician Of
the Boston fire department, on defec-
tive electric wiring and plans for rem
edying the evil. His discourse was
illustrated with stereopticon views and
was quite as interesting as 1t was in
structive.
There were 6O2 chiefs and 100 mayors
at the convention. Mayor Bailey only
staid part of day, as business re-
quired his attention at home.
New Haven is a city of the same size
as Scranton, LOG, 900 inhabitants. 1t has
ia paid firemen and 121 paid police
men.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24
PATR0LMAN GIVEN A HEARING.
Mayor Bailey Investigating the BeiIe-
vue Fracas of Two Weeks Ago.

Patrolman Tom Jones had a prelim-
mary hearing yesterday on the charge
of assault preferred by Miss Mary
OMalley, sister of Edward O'Malley,
one of the Bellevue young men ar
rested on the charge of rioting, two
weeks ago Sunday night.
Mayor Bailey conducted the investi-
cation in his private office yesterday
afternoon at 3 o'clock. The accuser
had a number of witnesses to testify
that the assault was unprovoked and
unwarranted. These witnesses were
heard in an informal way and the hear
ing was adjourned to give Patrolman
Jones opportunity to prepare his de-
fenSe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24
will Not Engage La,Iey Children.

owing to the fact that in number
OF the states In which his companies
nave immediate bookings juveniles are
not allowed to appear on the stage,
Corse Payton has decided not to en-
gage the Lally children. the dancing
prodigies Of this city, for whose SER
vices he had been negotiating. Mr.
Payton's company closed a successful
weeks engagement at the Academy
Saturday night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24
PICNIC OF TT MAZZINIS.
Held at Harmony Garden and Pre-.
ceded by a Street Parade.

The annual picnic of the Giuseppe
Mazzini society was held yesterday at
Harmony Garden. The society, accom-
panied by Guth's band, paraded in the
morning.
In the parade was a large float con-
tanning score of young girls. A ball
at night concluded the picnic.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24
For Seasickness

DIR. ]. Fourness- Brice, OF s. 8. Teu-
tonic says; II have prescribed It in
my practice among the passengers
travelling to and from Europe, in this
steamer, and the result has satisfied
me that II taken in time, II will, in a
great many cases, prevent seasick-
ness" o.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24
Notice.

We are stili doing business At the
same old stand where we have been for
twenty-five years past and most re-
spectfully solicit the patronage Of the
public as heretofore in awnings, tents.
fiags and all kinds of society goods
and decorations.
- 8. J. Thurman q Bro.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24

No change Of cars of any class be-
tween your station and Cleveland, Fort
Wayne and Chicago via D., L. & w.
and Nickel Plate roads. Lowest rates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24

Miss Carolyne v. Dorsey, teacher Of
elocution, oratory and delsarte, 1o7 Wy
oming avenue. I"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It
fails to cure. 25c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24
SLATE BREAKERS ARE
AFTER SLATE MAKERS
Democratic Delegates Rise Up 10 Re-
volt Last Night.
THEY WILL NOT BE DICTATED TO

Half n Hundred or So of Them Met
and Learning That They Were of
the One Mind, Hired n Hall and
Proceed to Lay Their Plans for
Capturing the Convention from the
"Organization.o- So The estate
Laughs in Derision and Says IL IS
the "OId, Old Game.o
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-24
OUR
NOTION
can not now be over
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Celluloid Side Combs ................4c
Pocket Toilets neutrality-suspicious..
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Evening star., 1897-02-17

has worked. how at variance with all nat
ural law. For every single kindergarten
there are hundred, nay, thousand,
prisons. jails, reformatories, asylums and
hospitals: and yet society cries that there
is need for more of these. Are we blind,
that we fail as nation and state and in
dividuals to recognize the incontrovert-
ible fact that such demand will never
cease until we cut off the supply.
This is in no sense sex movement, nor
has the appeal to take up this child cul-
| ture and kindred topics been made to
mothers alone. Men have thousand i'm
perative outside interests and pursuits,
while nature has set her seal upon wo-
man as the caretaker of the child, and it is
therefore divinely natural that woman
should lead In awaking all mankind to a
sense of the responsibilities resting upon
the race to provide each newborn soul
with an environment which will foster Its
highest development.
That this congress. which we all feel
must mark an epoch in the individual lives
of those at least who attend. has been
possible, is due to the noble generosity of
a woman whose financial aid and whose
Intellectual grasp of humanity's greatest
needs have numbered her for many years
among Americas truest philanthropists.
and especially as the benefactress of child
hood. / refer to first vice president,
Mrs. Phoebe Hearst.
Bachelor or maid, father or mother
you are all most welcome. The love of
childhood is common tie which snould
unite US III nOlleSt purpose, ana on tnlS
common ground Of our beautiful national
capital let us devote our best efforts dur
ing these three days to a prayerful con-
sideration of our highest objects and go
forth determined to bring the work to full
fruition.
1T has been truly said, to cure was
the voice of the past, to prevent, the Divine
whisper of today May the whisper grow
into mighty shout throughout the land
until all mankind takes it up for the bat
tie cry for the closing years of the CEN
tury. Let mothers. fathers, nurses. cdu-
Gators, minister's legisla tors and, mightiest
of all in its swift, far-reaching influence,
the press, make the child the watchword
and ward of the day and hour; let all else
be secondary. and those of us who live to
see the year 1928 will behold a new world
Evening star., 1897-02-17

am: Great Falls. temperature. 35;, condi-
tfon, .; receiving reservoir, temperature,
81; condition at north connection, 8; con-
dition at south connection, 10; distributing
reservoir, temperature, 81; condition at in
fluent gate house, 4; eff1uent gate house. 3.
a. Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, :36 am. and "A pm
high tide, 7:24 am. and 1888 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide. 2:1T am. and 2:31
pm; high tide, 500 am and S:42 pm.
The SUN and Moon.
Sun rises, 6:50; sun SETS 5;3e Moon rises,
6:12 pm
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 6:49
The City Lights. a
Gas lamps all lighted by GAS pm,; extin-
gushing begun at $50 am. The lighting
is begun one hour before the time named
Public arc lamps lighted at 6:33 pm. and
extinguished at GIL am.
Temperatures for Twenty-Four Hours
The following were the readings Of the
Thermometer at the weather bureau during
the past twenty-four hours, beginning at 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon:
February 16t pm, A; pm, 40; mid
night, "a.
February IA am, 33; am, 81; -
M, 80, and 2 pm, 81.
Maximum. 81, at 2 pm, February II;
minimum, 81. at am, February II.
Evening star., 1897-02-17
EYE, EAR AND THROAT HOSPITAL.
Appeal to the Public for Helm fin II.
Behalf.

BEHALF.
The committee, consisting of Mr.. William
A. Gordon, Mr.. Robert s. Chew and DR..
E. Oliver Belt, appointed at a joint meeting
Of the executive and finance committees of
the Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hos
pltai, held last week to consider WAYS and
means Tor raising additional funds needed
1or the erection of the hospital, issued yes
terday, IN cooperation with Mr.. William d.
BALDWIN, vice president of the board of
directors, and DIR. w. w. Johnston presi-
dent of the medical board, and Mrs Horace
Gray, president of the board of lady man.
ayers, an appeal to the public in behalf of
the institution. The committee state that.
after careful examination, they estimate it
will require at least s. GOO to meet the actual
expenses or rent, attendance, food, fuel and
ngnt Tor the first year, and that the cost Of
furnishing and equpping the hospital and
dispensary will amount to about $3.50 addi-
uonal Up to the present time the annual
subscriptions and pledges received amount
to about 81 800, leaving the sum of s. $50
still unprovided for.
The necessity for the hospital, they say,
is evident without demonstration The COM
mittee ask the citizens of Washington to
help the hospital in any of the following
ways:
l. By becoming sustaining member by
pledging an annual subscription of s. or
more to the Institution.
2. By donations of money, or of furni-
ture, linen, bedding. china, etc, for i'm
mediate use in establishing the hospital
3. And. after the hospital is established
by contributions of food. medicine. etc.
Remittances of money should be made 20
the treasurer, Mr.. William A. De Caindry,
Cosmos Club, Washington, ID. c. Notice of
intended gifts of furniture and other house
hold articles should be sent to Mrs. Horace
Gray, the president of the board of lady
managers, No. 1901 street northwest, who
will cause the donor to be informed when
and where to deliver the articles.
Contributions of any amounts, from 81
upward, may be sent to the treasurer or
handed to any one of the lady managers.
Evening star., 1897-02-17
A Large Gathering Of Delegates Called
to Order This Morning.
MRS. BIRNEY'S WELCOMING ADDRESS
Importance Of the Subject Of Child
Life to Every Woman.
MRS. LIVERMORE'S REPLY

If the size of the gathering can be re-
garded as a criterion. the first national
congress of mothers, which began in this
city this morning, may, be put down as an
unqualified success from the start
From all over the country and as far
west San Francisco the delegates have
been pouring into Washington for several
days past, and for long time the prime
movers in the matter Eave realized that the
idea of the congress was meeting with pop
ular favor, but not even the most sanguine
had dared hope for any such crowd as was
in attendance this morning
The sessions OF the congress are held in
the banquet hall of the Arlington, but even
that apartment, large as it is, was entirely
inadequate to ccommodate all who desired
admission. Lor g before the hour set for
the opening session every chair in the hall
was occupied, and by 10 o'clock the crowd
was 50 great that hundreds were standing
in the hall and in the adjoining parlors.
Several hundred ladies were unable to ge;
anywhere near within hearing distance of
the speakers.
The platform for the officers and speak
ers was placed at the west end of the hall
eneath the balcony and on il were seated
number of prominent ladies, who have
actively identified themselves with the
movement which resulted in calling togetE-
er this congress of mothers. Noticeable