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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
MINOR NEWS NOTES

The Delaware, Lackawanna and
western company will pay employees of
the Dodge, Bellevue and oxford mines
today
AT the regular meeting of Lacka-
wanna county, Royal Arcanum, this
evening, the tickets for the Royal Ar
canum day celebration will be ready for
distribution.
The former members of the W.
Bromley Williams division, No. AZ, Uni
formed Rank, Knights of Pythias, will
please meet in Masonic hail. North
Main avenue, this evening. 1t is de-
sired by Captain John H. Lewis that
the division get into line for the com
ing encampment to be held here in
August next.
The convention class of the First
Welsh Congregational church were
given party last evening by their
teachers, William ]. Thomas, Miss An
ME T. Humphreys and Mrs. G. w. Pow
ell. 1t was given at the home of the
Rev. David Jones on South Lincoln
avenue. Various games were played
and music rendered. Ice cream, cake
and lemonade were served. This
brought very pleasant evening to a
close.
The work of laying flagstone side
walks on Robinson street, betwebn
Lonergan place and Chestnut street,
was begun yesterday.
Harry Chapman was bitten on the
right thigh by a large dog belonging
to man named Bowen living on Belle
vue street, yesterday Complaint was
lodged at the police station and an Off
Ger was sent on hunt for the vicious
canine.
Another cycling club has been organ
lied on the West Side. About fifteen
young misses met at the home of Miss
Anna b. Williams yesterday and or
ganized 'The Young Ladies' Cycling
club" Weekly meetings will be held
each meeting taking place at the sever
al homes of the members. The follow
ing were chosen officers for the first
term: Miss Anna B. Williams, presi-
dent; Miss Jennie Davis, vice presi-
dent; Miss Bessie Fraunfelter, secre-
tary; Miss Rhoda Elias, treasurer.
II. owen Charles, of the Republican,
will be taken into the inner fold of
LackaWanna Lodge, No. 109, l.. o. o.
F., this evening. Mr. Charles Is a past
grand of the organization in his native
land, Wales.
The Young Peoples society of the
German Presbyterian church, of Chest
nue. street, will hold a social and ice
cream and strawberry festival on the
church lawn Thursday evening, June
II. Tickets, 10 cents.
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JUNIORS ENTERTAIN.

The Junior EDworth Leaguers gave
their friends very pleasant entertain
ment in the church parlors of the Simp-
son church last evening. Despite the
threatening weather there was a large
attendance. The exercises of the even
ing were opened with song by the
League followed by a song from Miss
Margry UT. Miss Elliot Acker recfted
in an engaging manner. Two little
negresses then appeared and sang a
duet which was decidedly unique.
Their names are Miss Montzunia Smith
and Miss Annie Stackhouse. Miss
Florence Crawford recited and Miss
Edith Morgan sang. The recitations
by the Misses Reba NJ. Sweet and
Marion Hall were followed by a double
quartette by four misses nd four mas
ters. Then the catchy part of the en-
ercises came in the form of dumb
bell drill given by sixteen girls. Much
care in training them had been taken
by their instructor, Miss S. A. Jones
Miss Matte NJ. Hughes entertained
with a recitation and the Misses Annie
and Elizabeth Williams sang a duet
Miss Hughes recited again and the pro-
gramme was brought to a close by a
solo from Miss Lavina Esterle. Those
present were then served with ice
cream and cake by the young lady
members of the league.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04

called on friends in Wilkes Barre,
Kingston and Nantlcoke.
Mrs. A. Fraunfelter, of South Hyde
Park avenue, has returned home from
a visit with fgriends at Mt. Pocono.
Mrs. Frank Belden and daughters,
Martina and Mildred. OF SHETLAND street,
are the guests Of Mrs. Byron Laub-
sher, Of Clark's Summit.
Joseph Jopling, of Inkerman,. who
has been visiting relatives on Jackson
street, returned home yesterday.
Miss Gladys Joseph, of the millinery
hrm OF Joseph, Jenkins and Davies, is
In New York city on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. b. Snyder, of WASH
burn street, attended the funeral SER
vices of relative in Scott yesterday.
John II. Williams, of Academy street.
and William T. Davies, of washburn
street, are home from a lengthy trip
throughout the west. Mr. williams Is
school controller of the Fifth ward.
Both gentlemen had an enjoyable trip.
Mrs. w. A. Reid, of Jackson street,
is entertaining Mrs. Studley, Of Phila-
delphia.
Mrs. George Shoemaker Of Elmira.
Is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Corless, of South Main
avenue.
Mrs. Martin Bold and daughter,
Chrissie, of Waverly, were the guests
of Mrs. Lange, of South Main avenue,
yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
OBITUARY.

The death of Alexander Gibb, sr., a
highly respected resident of the North
End, occurred yesterday morning at
the home of his son, Alexander Gibb
Jr., on School street. Mr.. GLIB had been
a sufferer for number OF years, but
bore the brunt of disease with patience
and fortitude. He was born in Scot
land in 1927, but immigrated to this
country about ten years ago and has
resided in the North End since his ar
rival in the land of his adoption The
deceased is survived by three children,
Mrs. William Hill, Alexander GLIB, of
this city and another son, Thomas
Gibb, of Denver, Col. The time of the
funeral has not been decided upon.
Mrs. Anna M. Krotzer, wife of George
Krotzer, of Moscow. died Thursday
morning at o'clock at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Yeager. She
was S5 years old and is survived by four
children, Mrs. Charles Yeager, Mrs. G..
Fl. Lutts, John Krotzer and Jacob
Krotzer. The funeral will take place at
the home of Mrs. Yeager, at Moscow,
at p. m. Saturday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
THE BLIND REFoRMERs.

A first-class entertainment was given
last evening by John +. McCay and his
sister, Miss Mary McCay. Both enter
tainers are blind. They were to have
appeared in Mears hall, but probably
owing to several other affairs being
held this same evening the attendance
did not warrant the carrying out of the
programme. The members of the
Young Mems Institute came to their
assistance and rendered the use Of their
hall and In addition gave them their
services, SO that what might have been
a disappointment was happily averted.
Mr.. McCay and his sister entertained
with lengthy two part programme.
They both have very fine voices, Miss
McCay's being soprano and Mr.. Nc
Gays a rich baritone and The ma
jority of their vocal selections were
chosen from classical composers. The
instrumental selections, both singly
and together, were enthusiastically re-
ceived by the audience. Mr.. McCay is
an impersonator of no mean order and
his delineation of the "Old Rollicker,"
the Dandy" and the "Bashful Man"
were very clever.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
For Ladies Only.

1t is patent to all thinking people
that ladies require on account of their
peculiar organism and functions rem
edies quite different from the sterner
sex. While the FEMICURE LIVER
PILLS act directly and pleasantly up
on the Liver Kidneys, Stomach and
Bowels, they at the same time Won
derfully regulate and strengthen the
functions and organs peculiar to the
sex. They relieve Constipation. Head
ache. Dizziness, Indigestion, Torpid
Liver, Billiousness. Faintness, Irregu-
larities. Backachei Bad Complexion,
etc. A pill a dose. 20 cents. Sold by
Carl Lorenz, druggist, AIS Lackawanna
ave-, Scranton. ."
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RECEPTION LAST NIGHT.
Rendered by the Sons of America TO
the Brethren.


The reception rendered by Camp 17s,
Sons of America, to Bald Mount camp,
No. b2S, and Taylor camp No. 492, in
Red Mems hall last evening, was de-
cided success. Both of the visiting
camps were well represented and hear
tily enjoyed the entertainment provid-
ed for them. District President d. w.
Phillips made the welcome address to
the brethren. Recitations were given
by j. Archie Jones and the Tennis quar-
tette sang several selections. Arthur
Reese played violin solo and Ernest
Scott and Fred Ginader played a duet
on the Harmonica and banjo.
Hugh A. Howell read an original
noem and Mr.. Jenkins gave an organ
solo. Short addresses were made by
Oscar Van Buskirk, of Bald Mount
camp; President Haupt. of Taylor
camp; Fl. G. Hinman, of IFS. and sew
oral others. The principal feature of
the programme was then introduced.
A set of gloves were produced and a
great deal Of fun was crowded into a
few moments. Refreshments consist
irg of cake. fruit and lemonade were
served and cigars passed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
IvORITEs HAVE A GOOD TIME.

Robert Morris Lodge, True Ivorites,
held a social session last evening in
their parlors on South Main avenue
1t was for the purpose of celebrating
the recent success of the eisteddfod
held by them in the Frothingham. The
regular business proceeded the social
pleasures. There was a large number
of the members present to enjoy the
refreshments and impromptu exercises
Cigars were passed and the clans,
which had been prepared in first class
style by Caterer John L. Edwards
were served. Songs and short ad-
dresses were given by several mem
bers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
PROVIDENCE,


Edward JONES' of West Market street
Is seriously i'll.
John Barrett, a boy, was arrested
yesterday at the instance of Jacob
Boncles, charged with malicious mis-
chief. 1t appears that Boncles was rid
ing a bicycle and Barrett deliberately
threw him over and damaged the wheel
to the extent of $40 At the hearing
before Alderman Roberts last evening
a judgment for the above amount was
procured against the father of the boy
The funeral of Mrs. Thomas McCor-
mick took place yesterday morning
from her late home on Oak street.
The remains were conveyed to the Holy
Rosary church, where high mass of
requiem was celebrated. Rev. j. ].
O'Toole preached an impressive funer-
al sermon. The church was filled with
sorrowing friends of the deceased. The
remains were inferred in Hyde Park
Catholic cemetery.
The Welsh Baptist Sunday school
will conduct an excellent entertainment
on June Is in the parlors of the church
on West Market street.
Miss Mary A. Neary, of New York
city, who has been the guest of her
sister Miss Libbie Neary, of West
Market street, returned to her home
yesterday.
Peter Clark, of New York, is calling
on his many friends in this section.
Michael Neary, of Margaret avenue,
left yesterday for New York, where he
will spend a few weeks with friends.
The oMalley house. on West Mar
liet street, has been leased by James
Connor and Michael Hughes, recently
returned from Montana. MA Connor.
at one time, was a well-known resi-
dent Of this part of the city, but has
resided in the West for the past twelve
years. Mr.. Hughes was a resident of
Montana, and returned east with his
friend The hotel has been renovated
and re-stocked.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
GREEN RIDGE.

Mrs. Cadalso, accompanied by her
guest Miss Maud Humpfeld, are vis-
iting relatives in East Lynn.
Miss Gertrude Alvord, of Carbondale,
is the guest OF Mrs. C. T. Bellamy, OF
Delaware street
I. j. snowden and A. c, Learn made
a trip to Pittston and back on their
wheels this week.
Harry Pratt has been confined 10 his
home on Green Ridge street through
sickness for the past week.
Miss Clemy Bevans, Of Capouse ave-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
Instant ReIiefand Sure Cure.

No matter in what form or how long
standing. Catarrh readily succumbs to
the influence of that magical Catarrh
cure-Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder
Volumes could be registered and writ
ten of true and Honest testimony in
cases where II has cured when all 9TH
er treatments have failed. Dr. Ag-
news Catarrhal Powder acts quickly,
is easily applied. is harmless and pleas
ant. Sold by Matthews Bros.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
NEW CLUB HOUSE

B. w. Tague, furniture dealer, has
purchased the old Post homestead at
1124 Jackson street from Mrs. Margaret
K. Post. The transfer was but recent
ly made and Mr.. Tague has now leased
it to the new West Side Bicycle club.
The club will hold it's first meeting at
the new quarters this evening. The.
building is two-story brick structure,
containing nine rooms. Its adaptable
ity to the uses of the clubs is unques-
toned and when a few necessary al
terations are completed it will be just
the place for the boys"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
LAND OF GOLD AND DIAMONDS.

"rhe Land of Gold and Diamonds"
is the subject of lecture that will be
delivered on the evening of June &
at the First Welsh Baptist church by
the Rev. James Hughes, of Kimberley,
South Africa, The reverend gentle
man, for the first time in this coun-
try, occupied the pulpit of this church
or Sunday last, and his two sermons
were model scrtptural discourses. His
eloquence, learning and charming sim
rlicity greatly impressed his hearers.
In his lecture he will dwell upon the
resources of the Land OF Gold and
Diamonds" the climate and conditions
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
PERSONAL MENTION. p

Mrs. Il. NJ. Richards, of Pittston, Is
visiting among West Side friends.
F. j. Nichols. of Atlantic City. re-
turned home yesterday after a short
visit with his daughter, Mrs. Randolph
Jones, of Jackson street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Marsh, sr, OF
Chestnut street, have returned from a
trip through the Wyoming valley. They
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
Silk Waists

Some late seasons novelties have
Just come to hand In black and
white blue and white, green and
white small checks, also some high
colored plaids of more than ordin-
airy elegance. Some are lined, 9TH
ers unlined, for hot weather com
fort. Ask to see them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
We$t Side and City Suburban

OF life; the habits and customs of the
people; the general religious life OF the
community. and the cosmopolitan
character of the population. He Is a
very magnetic speaker, unusually in
teresting and commanding in presence.
He is, undoubtedly. the most inter-
esting figure that has visited us for
many years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
West Side Business Directory

B. G. MORGAN & SON, NOTARIES
Public, Real Estate, Foreign Exchange
lected. Prompt monthly settlements.
Office 1104 Jackson street. over Mus
graves drug store.
HARRIET ]. DAVIS, FLORIST.-Cut
flowers and funeral designs a speciality:
104 South Main avenue: two doors from
Jackson street.
SECOND HAND FURNITURE-Cash for
anything you have to sell Furniture
Stoves. Tools, etc. Call and see the
stock of j. c. King. 701 to 709 West Lack
awanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
Duck Suits

In pure white will also be worn by
young ladies. Simplicity is their
leading characteristic and the dain-
tlness Of their get-up is simply
charming.
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Linen Suits

Are much lighter in weight and be-
ing of dull, smooth finish pos
sess beauty all their own. Wo-
men of quite refined tastes are sure
to like them, and as the styles are
especially adapted to materials, the
happiest results imaginable have
been realized.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
Separate Skirts

Can be had If you want them, but
our advice is to buy suits if YOU
contemplate wearing any of the
fabrics we have named.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
Midsummer Suit Novelties
Crash Suits

Come in Linen . grounds, Cadet
Blues, Pale Sea Greens, Shot Reds,
etc. Some have blazer jackets, Sc
Verely plain in finish, yet as care
fully tailored as II they We're made
of the most expensive fabric pro-
durable. Others are rich in appli-
que embroideries with harmonious
insertings. Not a few styles are
shown in exquisite braided effects,
while some have the light, airy look
ing full cut sailor collar that is al
ways suggestive of sea breezes and
the oceans beach.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
MIDSUMMER SUIT TALK.

The woolen fabrics of early spring have now
given place to the COOL dressy linen and cotton weaves
that come with each succeeding summer
This seasons productions are marked chiefly bv
common sense study of comfort and thrift which
will prove most gratifying to thoughtful women Yet
appearance and effect have not been lost sight of for
one moment and the swellest of swell women will
find enough style in the suits we are now showing
to satisfy their utmost longings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
As a Matter Of Economy

It is to the interest of every woman to see these suits
You couldn't begin to have them made for the money
we are asking for perfectly finished, ready to wear
gowns, nor could you improve on the making or
styles no matter what price you willing to pay.
We ought to know what we're talking about when we
make such an assertion. We do know, and it's be-
cause of this fact that almost insist on your COM
ing in to look over our
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04
Printing.

THE TRIBUNE PUBLISHING CO..
North Washington Avenue--Linotype
Composition of all kinds quickly done.
Facilities unsurpassed in this region.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04

RAIJER'S ORCHESTRA-MUSIc FOR
halls picnics, parties, receptions, we'd
dings and concert work furnished. For
terms address r. ]. Bauer, conductor,
iii wyoming avenue, over Hulberts
music store,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-04

FRANK p. BROWN & CO, WHOLE
sale dealers in WOODWARD, Cordage and
OIL Cloth, 720 West Lackawanna ave.
THOMAS AUBREY, EXPERT AC-
countant and auditor. Rooms ID and 20,
Williams Building, opposite postofiiee.
Agent for the Rex Fire EXtinguisher.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-03

because OF UneT aDlllUy, indirectly, TO
attract nitrogen from the air. whilst
other green crops, not being able thus
to appropriate nitrogen, and which
are, therefore, dependent chiefly on
humus for their needed supply of this
element fail to make "a satisfac Glory
growth.
(2) The rapidity with which they
part with their water after rains and
irrigation. Sufficient stores of humus
would enable them to retain moisture
much more effectually, and, as re-
suit, crops growing upon them would
be less likely to suffer from drouth.
Our present knowledge of the value
of humus as a soil renovator and the
experience of numerous scientific in
vestigators, who have devoted much
study to the subject, warrant the as
sertion that thin sandy soils, contain
ing an insufficient supply of decom-
posing organic matter, can be very
greatly improved by supplying to
them sufficient quantities of this sub
stance. How best to do this, under
different circumstances, is a question
that every farmer must settle for him
self. One admirable source of supply
of this humus to the soil is well-rotted
stable manure, but, unfortunately, it
i L. :, I ~,
is present in sufficient quantities on
farm to supply all demands. Where it
occurs in sufficient quantities to do
this, there is no better source, either
of humus or phosphoric acid potash
and nitrogen. But because of the in,
sufficiency of it, it nearly always be-
comes necessary for the farmer to re-
sort to other means for supplying the
needed amount of humus, and it is
now known that green manuring' is
not only the most economical, but the
most effectual method as well, for ac-
complishing this result. By ''green ma
nuring" is meant planting certain
crops upon a soil and subsequently
blowing them under for the purpose
of improving both it's chemical and
mechanical condition. Any vegeta BILE
growth, even green, or dry stubble, is
valuable for this purpose, but accu
rate experiments have demon st1ated
that the legumes Oceans, peas, clover,
vetches, lupines, etc., are greatly to
be preferred for supplying soils with
the needed humus, as well as nitrogen,
forit has been already stated that this
family of plants have the ability to
utilize atmospheric nitrogen during
growth and furnish it to the soil when
they die and decay. They are enabled
thus to employ nitrogen through .t.
agency of certain bacteria that live
and die in the nodules that occur on
the roots of this family of plants.
Thesebacteria appropriate the free at
mospheric nitrogen, and it is eventual
ly transformed into plant-food. Not
only do these vegetable fertilizers, and
stable manure as we'll, add new ele-
ments of fertility to the soil, but they
change a part of the inert phosph ates,
potash and lime already in the soil,
into available forms.
Some of the legumin osiae are better
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-03
Humus and It's Influence on the Fer
tility of the Soil.

ton of several complicated organic
compounds, which are found during
processes of decay. 1t serves our pur-
pose to regard various forms of hui
stances, mostly of acld nature, under
going decomposition under conditions
which partially exclude free access of
oxygen Besides the four elements,
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitro
gen, which are the chief components
of humus, it also contains certain
quantities of sulphur, phosphorus,
and iron in organic combination. The
amount of this humus present in soils
is influenced largely by the character
of the vegetation growing upon the
latter and the method Of cultivation
employed. This organic matter (hu-
mus) of soils is Of great Importance
and supply of it must be kept up
because it takes such an important
part in maintaining fertility. A good
y
system of crop rotation and employ
we'll prepared farm manures. Where it
is convenient to employ such system,
the necessity for purchasing CONNER
cial fertilizers will be greatly relieved
and, thus, at least large portion of
the $36,OOOOOO that are now annually
Id II Il Inv hn
farmers of the country will be avoid
ed. It sometimes happens that the
surface soils are rich in phosphates
and nitrogen, while sub-soils contain
larger proportions of potash and lime
than of other constituents. Under
such conditions, good system OF crop
rotation will be the most effective
method for bringing the soil and the
sub-soil into condition Of equili-
brium by uniformly disseminating the
predomina ting fertilizing ingredients
of each, thereby placing the soil in a
desirable state for cultivation. Some
thing more concerning crop rotation
will be said in a subsequent chapter.
One of the ever present and most
substantial components of humus, is
nitrogen, and the Importance OF this
element, ais plant-food, has been fire.
quently mentioned in these pages. 1t
is an important constituent of all ami
NAL fluids and tissues, and, in the veg
etable kingdom, it is known to enter
into the composition of all plants LIT
is found in largest proportions in the
leaves, flowers and seed Of the latter.
When all plants are deprived OF an adj
equate supply of nitrogen they exhibit
a siclx1y yellowish appearance and will
fail to produce satisfactory yield OF
seed. Now. humus is known to be one
of the chief sources of supply of nitro
gen. (since, as has been stated, this
element invariably enters into its COM
position), and this is one reason why
this material is so favorably regarded
bv the intelligent agriculturist.
A careful observation of the sandy
soils of Florida during the last i've
wears together with a chemical study
of them as revealed herein, makes it
apparent that, in a large number OF
instances they are deficient in humus,
- r;+b q ,,ronar- srnn1v of this sub