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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
FACTORY GIRLS PERIL.
Curl Of Her Hair Caught in Mach iuery
at the SauquOlt Silk MiIl..-She
Was Badly Injured.

Kate Winters, a 15-year-old girl,
whose home is on Main street. Taylor,
narrowly escaped terrible death Sat
urday morning at the Sauquoit silk
mill, where she is employed. The girl
was throwing a shuttle into one Of the
big looms when a curl of her hair
caught in the machinery and her head
was drawn in. Fortunately the wheels
are small and there was not enough
space for the passage of the girls
head. AS it was the curl of hair was
torn out of her head and i'm attempting
to draw herself from her perious posi-
tion she threw her right hand on the
machinery, another set of Cog-wheels
crushing two fingers.
Her screams attracted the atten-
tion of others and she was pulled from
the machinery. She was taken to the
home of her father, David Winters, of
Taylor, where physicians are in attend
| anCe upon her.
The crushed fingers were amputated
| yesterday Owing to the terrible shock
| Miss Winters is in a precarious condi-
| tion and fears for her complete recov-
| cry are entertained.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
OFFICIAL CLAIM OF
THE CONTESTANTS
Mr.. OMalley, Of Warren & Knapp, Says
33S Votes Have Been Disqualified.
NO STONE HAS BEEN LEFT UNTURNED
Every Available Bit Of Evidence That
would Tend to Knock out n Vote Is
Brought Out at the Hcaring.-Sey-
craI Women Called to the Stand
Saturday--Clerk of the Courts of
Luzernc County Nullities Six Votes
in n Bunch.

The petitioners closed their side of
the case i'm the Dunmore contest Satur-
day, and after summing up the work,
Mr.. O'Malley, of Warren & Knapp, at
torney for the contestants, made the
claim that 33S Democratic votes had
been disqualified.
The first witness called Saturday
morning was George w. Thomas, clerk
of the courts of Luzerne county, who
proved by the records that Patrick
McHale. Martin Walsh. Thomas Gill,
Anthony Healey, James +. McAndrew
and Patrick Lynch were mistaken
when they testified on former hear
ings that they had been naturalized
in Wilkes Barre.
Mrs. Mary Fitzpatrick, mother of
Gus Fitzpatrick. Of the First district,
of the Third ward, testifies that her
son will not be 21 years of age until
next July, which cOntradicts his claim
that he was of age at the February
election.
Mrs. Emma j. Potter and Mrs. Mar
garet Angwin, who were called to tes-
tify to the age of James McGill, fixed
the date of his birth as March, 1874.
HORAN WAS UNDER AGE.
Three witnesses were called to show
that Patrick Horan was under age
when he voted in February. Detective
T. f. Reynolds swore that Horan's S
mother told him her son was born jan
uary ., 1875. Erward f. Swartz testi-
| fed that he heard the conversation
| during which the above information
was impaired. John Murray testified
| that Horan himself admitted to him
| that January 2, 1876, was the date of his
| birth.
f. f. Wagner and William j. Jeffreys
| gave testimony to prove that Thomas
! Harrington voted in the wrong election
! district.
Attorney c. p. O'Malley took the
stand and swore that he received let
ter from Tax Collector Kennedy, OF
Olyphant, branding as erroneous th'
statement of owen Sweeney that ht
had paid state and county taxes to hin
in 1895 or 1896.
DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE.
This was the last evidence taken Mr.
! O'Malley closed the contestants cas'
by Offering evidence to original regis
try lists, returns of all election dis
tricts, tally sheets and all ballots cas-
| at the election in question.
Adjournment was made until Thurs
day morning, May 20, at o'clock, whei
the respondents will begin the takin!
of testimony.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
THAT PRIZE STORY.
How Clever Scheme TO swipc II Was
Rendered Futile.

one year ago a morning paper
swiped The Tribune'S eisteddfod prize
story, and on Saturday the same pa
per planned to repeat the trick. 1t held
its second page form until nearly 3
O'Clock a. M, and sent emissaries to
The Tribune press room for an early
copy of this paper
But this time its project failed. No
copies of Saturdays Tribune were re-
leased until too late for the other pa
per's purpose; and so, having a big hole
to fill, and no time to set up more type,
the other paper cut up Sunday World
page and ran in three columns of pre-
pared matter. Whether it swiped that
or paid for it we do not know.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE.
DIED AGED NINETY.NlNE YEARS.
Jacob IL. BIume Lived Century
Lacking Six Months.

JGcob r. Blume, whose SO years of
age made him the oldest person in this
city, and who was one Of the oldest
in point of residence, died Saturday
in the North End. He was born in
Bennington, VT, Nov. IA, 1897. He has
resided in and about Scranton for 70
years, first settling in Blakely, af-
terward in Dunmore and finally in
what was then Providence, now the
northern end of this city.
Though a wheelwright by trade he
was best known as a tavern keeper on
the site of the present Company II
armory. He was typical inn keeper
of those times when landlords of coun-
try traverns We're usually men of much
prominence and influence in a commun-
ity. His house, Jake Blume's Pub
lie" was known throughout this re-
gion. He made a good part of a mod
est but comfortable fortune in con-
structing by contract a part of the
Gouldsboro division Of the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western railroad. He
owned much land in and about Provi-
dence, but sold it before it had at
tanned any great value.
1t was one of Jacob Blume's boasts
that he had voted for every Demo-
cratic presidential candidate from An
drew Jackson to w. ]. Bryan inclu-
sve. He was patrolman on the po-
lice force under Chief Boies twenty
one years ago. He was a member OF
the Hiram lodge of Masons.
He was twice married. He is sur
vived by widow and the following
children: Caleb. of st. Paul. MINI.
Peter, of Green Ridge; Mrs, Ruth Clark
and Mrs. Anna Wells, of California,
Mrs. c. p. Grant, of Green Ridge
Frank NJ, of ST. Louis, and Mrs
George r. Silkman, of the North End
The funeral, which will be privately
conducted, will be held at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
THIRTEENTH HOME AGAIN.
Local Members CT the National Guard
Returned This Morning from the
City Of BrOtherIy love,

The Thirteenth regiment after six
hours of riding returned home at 12.3 80
o'clock this morning from Philadel-
phia. With Bauer's band playing the
Second battalion, Colonel II. A. Cour-
sen, commanding, marched from the
Delaware and Hudson station up Lack
awanna avenue and the tramp, tramp
of the soldiers boys in the dead of night
and just after the close of the Sabbath
was dreadfully suggestive of war times.
The Second battalion dispersed at the
armory. Company f, of Honesdale.
was carried on the same train as far
as Carbondale, where they spent last
night and will start for home this
morning. Company II, of the North
End, left the train at the Carbon street
crossing and the members were taken
to the corners on a special street car
that was in waiting; Company G re-
mained in Scranton over night and will
leave for Montrose today, and Com
pany f, the Hyde Park contingent,
simply walked up the hill on foot.
The trip was a delightful one and
far exceeded in pleasure the New York
drudgery. While in the City of Broth .
erly Love, as the boys found it to be,
the Thirteenth, with the Eighth regi-
ment, were entertained at the First
regiment armory. The members of this
| regiment spared no expense or trouble
| in making the visitors comfortable.
During the visit the officers of the
| Thirteenth We're royalty entertained
| at the Aberdeen by the officers of the
| First. Yesterday the officers We're
| given an informal reception at the
rooms of the Philadelphia Yacht club
| The soldiers We're looked after by APP
pointed members of the First regiment
| During the parade, despite the fact
that the Thirteenth regiment wore the
| obnoxious leggings it covered it's wake
with blaze of glory. The Inquirer re-
| fers to the Thirteenth as the crack
regiment of the state and their march.
ing was as creditable as that of the
| regular soldiers of the United States
| army.
The trip to and from Scranton wa!
made with only one noteworthy in
| Cident. Private Potter was taken sicl
| from cramps on the way home and i
| was several hours before the hospita
| corps could alleviate his sufferngs. IL
his agony Potter broke off one of hi
mOlar teeth. Ice cream poisoning i
supposed to have caused his trouble.
Company b brought back a dog which
followed the company during the pa
rade Saturday. The canine refuses t,
associate with any other than Com
pany b.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
PERSONAL.

John ID. Ward went to Brooklyn n. Y,
Saturday. where ho will remain for a few
days.
Miss Martin, of Montrose, and Miss
Williams, of Providence, are the guests of
Miss Alice Evans, of Elm street.
Mrs. Herman LanEfcld will sail May u
on the Fuerst Bismarck, Hamberg-Amer-
lean line, on a four months tour through
Europe.
Professor James Roberts of Atlantic
City, spent yesterday with friends in this
city. He was formerly organist at the
Cathedral in this city.
Miss Emily Herrioto and Henry Walter.
both Of Wilkes Barre, were married Fri
day in st. Luke's Episcopal church by the
rector Rev. Rogers Israel.
William L. Clark, foreman of the boiler
shop of the Dickson Manufacturing COM
pany. is making a tour of the various large
boiler shops of the country with a view
10 getting ideas for improvements that are
contemplated at the Dickson company's
plant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
Notice 10 tho Public.

Headquarters Lieut.. Ezra S. Griffin
post. 139, Department of Pennsyl-
Vania. Grand Army Republic.
Whereas, Certain parties are solicit
ing cash contributions from the public
representing that it is for the G. A. r.,
and to dcfray the expenses of Memorial
Day, and
Whereas, BY resolution, the COM
mander and adjutant of Lieutenant
Ezra S. Griffin poet, No. 139, We're dl-
rected to notify the public that Griffin
Post, No. 139, has never authorized any
one to solicit money for said post
And if such representations have beer
made, it is without the knowledge oI
consent of said post. The only thing
we ask of the public on Memorial day
is to patronize cur entertainment in the
evening. Signed by order of Post l39,
Asa l.. Stevens, commander.
William S. Jones. adJutant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
Y. NJ. |. WILL CELEBRATE.
Birthday of Charles Carroll to BE
FittingIy yCommemoratcd.

Delegates from the various councils
of the Young Mems Institute of Lacka-
wanna and Luzerne counties met at the
rooms of the Pittston council in the
Durkin block on South Main street
yesterday and resolved to have a fitting
celebration of the birthday of Charles
Carroll of Carrolltown. Sept. 20.
An excursion to Shawanese lake was
decided upon as the principal event. A
committee consisting of It. f. owens
of Pittston; Bernard Golden, of Dun
more; j. B. Gibbons, of Miners Mills;
Robert V. Dougher, of Wilkes Barre
and j. McDonough, of Scranton, was
appointed to take charge of the ar.
rangements for the affair.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
SUSPECTS SENT TO JAIL.
Alleged Burglars Committed bv Ale
dorman Fuller in Default of Bail.

Jack Harris, Mike Murphy and Joe
Desmond, the three crooks arrested by
the police Friday on suspicion of be-
ing the gang that committed the
Schlager and other recent robberies in
the central city, were given a hear
ing before Alderman Fuller Satur-
day morning and committed to jail in
default of 81 900 bail.
They maintained strict silence, re-
fusing to answer even the most simple
questions put to them by the police.
Harris is the only one OF the trio
known here, but the police are work
ing on the records of the others and
will, no doubt be able to accurately
identity them before the grand jury
sits
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17

He took his text from first Corinthians,
iX:26, and during the course of his SER
mon proved himself both eloquent and
logical. Some Of his word pictures
were truly beautiful During the
course of his discourse he said in part:
The world is but a training school
for hfe-.And the harder the battle the
harder the training, the more good
that viii result from it and the great
er the reward of II. 1t is a constant
boxing, constant struggle for exist
en'e for the Christian. What Is this
world but a battlefield Even for the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
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DIED.
KENNEDY-In scranton, Ia.

KFINNEDY-In Scranton, Pa, at the resi-
dence of her son-in-law, George r.
Park Place May lG, 1887, Mrs. Pauline
Jayne Kennedy, relict OF James S. Ken
nedy, in the eighty-second year of her
age. Funeral services from the resi-
dence at o'clock Tuesday afternoon,
May IS. Interment In Dunmore ceme-
terry.
-FALKENBURN-In Philadelphia,
Pa, Sunday morning, May lG, at the res
idence Of her husband, Eugene ID. Hays,
10 North Fiftieth street, Frances Fal-
kenbury i'm the nineteenth year of hor
age, Notice Of funeral later,
EVERHART-At Scranton, Pa, May "A,
1897 James Marion Eyerhart, aged 65
yearc. Funeral services Tuesday May
1S at 2.30 O'Clock, at St. Lukc's church;
interment Dunmore cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
TO ENLARGE THE CHURCH.
Congregation OF Grace Lutheran
Church So Decides.

At a congregational meeting Of
Grace Lutheran church on Saturday
evening it was decided to enlarge the
little church, corner Madison avenue
and Mulberry street.
The building has become too small
so it was decided to extend the rear
and one side. to accommodate the needs
of the congregation until the perman-
ent building is erected.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
Conference Committee Tonight.

The members of council to whom has
been assigned the task of harmonizing
the differences of the two branches of
councils with reference to the appro-
priation ordinance viii meet tonight.
The members of the conference COM
mittee are: Selectmen w. j. Thomas.
Adam Schroeder, c. f. Wagner, Finlay
Ross, Fred Durr, CommCners Grier,
Flanaghan, Zeidler, Sweeney and
NOOup
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17

Kemp's Photo Parlors, after being
closed for some time. due to changes
that were being made, has been re-
opened and is now fitted with all the
requisite modern improvements neces-
sary for first class studio. In connec-
tion with the regular Photographic
work there has been opened an anna
teur supply department where may be
found some of the best cameras manu-
featured. To introduce the same Mr.
Kemp has decided to have at reduced
prices camera sale Thursday and Fri
day of this week. #*
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
TALKS YESTERDAYBY
NOTED Y. m. c. A. MEN
International Committees Foreign Sec-
retary One OF Them.
IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

They Addressed Morning and Even-
ing Audienccs--Rober Il. Galley,
Now General Secretary ut Princeton
University. will Go to China as n
Missionary--IIc Is Ccntcr-Rush on
tho Varsity Foot BAH Elcven--Scr-
mon of the Rev. l.. IL. Foster in
sumner Avenue Church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
INTERMENT AT STROUDSBURG.
Funeral of John Miller Took Place
from the Residence Saturday.

Saturday morning the funeral of the
late John Miller took place from the
family residence ON Washington ave-
nue.. Services were conducted at the
house by Rev. c. d. Moore and Rev
j. Dunn, after which the remains We're
taken to Stroudsburg for intennent.
The Union Veterans union attended
the funeral ana the following members
of it accompanied the remains to
Stroudsburg: Colonel G. Yeomans,
Chaplain Harding, Harry Hansmon
and Peter Rihker.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
RewnTd--HOrse stolen.

Small, black mare, scar on right hip,
redgeared Cortland buggy new. Stolen
from my livery Saturday, May IL. A
reward for the return of horse and
buggy or information that will lead
to their recovery. W. w. Arnold
3l5 Oakford court.
Telephone, 31O5.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
Notice.

We are still 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,
flags and all kinds of society goods
and decorations.
90 S. ]. Thurman &c Bro.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
Sanborn Asks for 81, 900.

Joseph Sarborn began an action in
tresspass Saturday against the Scrau-
ton Railway company. He asks 50 900
damages for personal injuries sustain
ed. II. NJ. Streeter and NJ. w. Lowry
are his attorneys.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
Goods Must BE Sold.

Edwin G. Lloyds fine stock OF
watches, clocks, sterling silverware,
etc, recently sold by the sheriff must
be resold at retail Immediately. Un-
heard of prices will prevail. Store in
Hotel Jermyn building. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
Must BE Sold.

The contents of Edwin G. Lloyd's
jewelry store recently sold by the sher-
iff will be resold at retail at a great
sacrifice for few days only. Unex-
celled bargain. Hotel Jermyn, Wyo-
ming avenue. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
TAKE NOTICES!

The Tribune will pay reward of 500 FOR
information which will lead to the con-
viction of any person who steals or, with
out the owners consent, mutilates a copy
of The Tribune after its delivery to a reg
ular subscriber
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
THEY MUST PASS
AN EXAMINATION
New Law Affecting Minors Emsloyed ia
Factories and Stores.
WHAT INSPECTOR BISHOP SAYS

BOYS and Girls Under Sixteen Years
ofAgc, who Cannot Read and Write
viii Not BE Allowed to Continue in
Their Employment--Test Of Hitter
acy to BE Made by the Deputy In
spcctor-.ItIs Not Thought This Loo
caIity Will BE Affected Very Much.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17

low on in the Wyoming House dining
looms. Some Of the greatest bargains
ever offered in hats, caps and gents
furnishings of every description can
be secured there. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
SERMON OF REV. Mr.. FOSTER.
First Since He Was Installed Pastor
of sumner Avenue Church.

Rev L. r, Foster NJ. A., the recent
ly installed pastor of the Sumner Ave-
nue. Presbyterian church, preached his
first sermon as pastor last evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
SAWYER'S
FLOWERS. FLOWERS. FLOWERS

We have immense quantities Of FLOW
ERS of all kinds and descriptions, part of
a large import order received week
ago. We expect another heavy shipment
shortly, and must dispose of those on hand
to make room for IT.
BY importing our goods direct we save
fully 33 1-3 per cent, and are thus enabled
to furnish you the finest at as low prices
as you can buy an inferior quality in other
places. We propose for MONDAY and
TUESDAY to give you the benefit not
only of our close buying, but BIG CUT
besides.
A few prices are as follows:
Forget-mc-nots at lSC., sold everywhere
for 45c.
Daisies at 12c, Daisies at 19c, which
would be cheap at twice the amount.
SILK and Velvet Roses at 10c., good value
at 25c
Grasses of a beautiful variety, 19c., cheap
at SOC.
Don't fail to call and see them and many
other bargains.
q. r. SAWYER,
1872 Wyoming Avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
IL Will Paw NOut TO Attend

Dunn's big fire sale in the dining room
of the Wyoming House. You can se-
cure some great bargains there, i'm fact,
high grade goods are sold at about one
third their actual cost.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17

Buy a we'll located central Scran-
ton lot of Mr.. Jones, 81 Spruce street,
before coming high prices. See his ad-
Vertisement in this paper. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17

Use Prof, Fields worm powders, sin
gle trialproves their worthat druggists.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17

Drowsiness is dispelled by BEECH
ANS PILLS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17

Camera sale at Kemp's studio Thurs
day and Friday at reduced prices.
(3argains) ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17

Tailor made fall suits and overcoats,
latest styles, John Ross. So7 Spruce
street. I"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17

Steam Heating and Plumbing.
p. F. & NJ. T. Howley. 231 Wyoming ave
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-01
CITY OF PORTLAND.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

CtEALED proposals will be received at the
- Office Of the Commissioner Of Public
NJ, Saturday, June 9TH, 1897. for building
masonry abittments, side walls, fender pier,
etc. for Tulley's bridge, when they Will be
publicly opened and read. Each bid must
be ACCOMPANIED by a properly certified check
on some national bank in the sum of two
thousand ($2000) dollars. Said check must
be made payable to the order of the Treas
urer of the City of Portland. Plans, speci-
fieations, bank forms on which proposals
must be made and further information can
be obtained at the Office of said Commits
sioner, who reserves the right to reject any
OF all bids. Bids should be marked IPropos-
ais for Tul1eys Bridge" and addressed to
GEO n. FERNALD,
Commissioner of Public Works.
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