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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-15

The matter of local institutes is to
receive especial attention in county
school work this winter. Superintend-
ent j. c. Taylor believes them to be
of immeasurable help to the teachers,
and In line with this belief has ar
ranged an elaborate plan for the sys-
tematic holding of these affairs
throughout every portion of the county.
Seven districts have been mapped
out, embracing all the schools under
control of the county Superintendent.
and an institute committee, composed
Of teachers of that district selected
to take local charge of the Institutes.
TO each member of the committees
superintendent Taylor has addressed a
circular urging increased effort towards
the success of these affairs, and sug-
gesting means of attaining the desired
end. These circulars in substance were
as follows:
| have appointed you a member of insti-
tute committee to represent your district
because | believe you are Interested in
education and that you will be wiling to
assist in this important work. Hitherto
local institute work has not been as sue
cessful as it should be; AM unless the
members OF these committees will take
hold of the work with energy and deter
mination, it Will be in the future as it has
been in the past-ony Il partial success.
While professional advancement is a
leading object of these meetings, another
purpose, scarcely second in Importance,
should he kept i'm view. We ought so TO
plan for these institutes as to attract to
them the school directors and the patrons.
In a country where the whole power hes
in the hands of the people, progress can
be made only so fast as the several steps
are sanctioned by a majority of tine cit-
Zens. Hence, If these meetings are made
private instead of public (as il we were
ashamed of our work., at least one-half
of their value Is thrown away a. the be-
ginning. | shall be pleased If you will con-
slider me "eX-ofticio" member of your
committee and | will do all that l can
to assist.
Please inform me whether / may depend
upon you to do this work and greatly
oblige. Very respectfully yours,
j. c. Taylor.
The committees I'm each district are
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Louise Walsh.
Ihlrd dlstrlct lWihton, BIakey, Oiy-
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yiliiams Jobn a Movies Rridpat A
DonneIly, NJ w. Cummings, Hannah
Henry, NJ j. Lloyd, l.. j. Richards, John
j. O'Hora, Mary j. McCormac.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-15
THE DUTIES OF THE CITIZEN.
Considered at the Workmen's Edu-
cationni Meeting Last Night.

The Workmen's educational meeting
in Workmen's hall last evening was
we'll attended, and al unusually large
number of ladies were present. The
subject was THE Duties of the Citi-
zen" The lecturer. Mr.. a. Longerfcld,
pointed out the great change which
has taken place in the affairs of our
country since the adoption of the con-
stitution. The lecturer showed that we
are now face to face with crisis as
serious as that confronting the found
ers of our country at the close of the
year 1915, when the American Revolu-
ton had progressed as far as the bat
ties of Lexington and Bunker Hill.
4 short discussion followed the lee
attention and great applause. The
subject for next Sunday evening is:
brains and Muscle"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-15
LAND ON THE EAST MOUNTAIN.
Arbitrators Called Upon to Fix the
Value of II Part Of the Tract.

The Grbitrators appointed to fix the
value of the twenty-six acres of the
CanaVan tract, which the Scranton Gas
and Water company seized for a part
Of the watershed of the Simonson
dam, met Saturday morning in court
No. > ana heard arguments from coun-
sci for the parties involved, Mr.. New
comb representing Mrs. Canavan, ana
EX-Judge Knapp, the company.
The plaintiff claimed that the land
was worth from $40 TO $500 an acre,
while tie company variOusly estimated
its value from $15 to $75 an aero.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-15
PERSONAL.

L. s. Jackson, OF Belmont terrace, re-
turned from Easton Saturday.
Miss Annie McGinnis, cf Pittston. is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Neary, Of
Brick avenue.
Martin Clark, of West Market street,
who has beer in New York on business
trip, returned Saturday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. James Muir of North Re-
becca avenue, have gone to PottsVille be-
ing called there by the death of Mrs.
Muir's mother.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-15
HIS HORSE DISAPPEARED.
Experience of Anthony TranibIc on
Lackawanna Avenue.

When a man ties his horse to a post
and upon returning in about ten min
utes finds no remnant of that horse,
except q piece of the tie-strap attached
to the post, he naturally feels bad.
Anthony TrGniblo had this eXper-
ience Saturday afternoon. He attached
his bay horse TO post in front of the
Schlager building. corner Of Washing
ton avenue. When he returned he
horse was gone. lie looked up street
and down street, inquired of the chef
of the lunch wagon across the way,
and then made for the police station.
The description of the horse left by
Traniblo is bay, 1850 pounds weight,
three white feet and one white star in
forehead
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-15

On Wednesday next the Scranton
Conservatory concludes it's first terms
work, and the Winter term begins on
Thursday. 1t is probable that few in
stitutions have had so large an at
tendance the first term with the at
tendant enthusiasm. The number of
students registered is exactly l47. Next
terms work will include a large num-
Der Of recitals. also free advantages
in Sight Singing, Musical Dictation
and Lectures on Music, Languages and
Art. To avoid the rush on opening
day, students should register before
Thursday, -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-15
BOTTLES HIS AMMUNITION.
Thomas Skelly Invaded Raymond
Court Early Saturday Morning.

Thomas Skelley, a bartender, staIked
through Raymond court at an early
hour Saturday morning with an arm
full of empty beer bottles. Every per-
son he saw he wasted a bottle on. His
aim was bad, luckily, and no one was
hurt.
Skelleys aim was SO bad and his
eyes so dazed that he heaved a bot
tie ct the approaching figure Of Pa
rolman Iona Day. When Skelley woke
up saturday morning he was told that
besides Patrolman Day it took Lieu
tenant Davis and Patrolman Johler to
place him under arrest. He was fined
50, which he paid.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-15
BARGAINS In BOOKS
At NOrtor'S.

Shakespeare in 4 vols. cloth,
good stock, we'll made, for O7 cts.
McCauley's History of England,
S vols, cloth binding, for 81 cts.
Dickens Works, IS vols. clo.h,
good stock and we'll made, for 50 co.
Scott's Naverl Novels, IL vols, cloth
fair paper and good type, for $500.
Bulwer Lytton Works. 10 vols. cloth,
fair paper and good type for 81 90.
Thacke ry's Works, 10 vols cloth, 5000.
George Elliot" Works,
s vols. cloth, 81. 90.
John Sherman RecOlle ctions,
vols, cloth,
subscription price s. so, our price, 81,
Gen. Grants Memoirs,
complete, for SI25.
Gen. Sherman's Memoirs,
complete, SL5O.
Gen. Sheridans Memoirs,
complete, $3.50
Goth Century Series standard authors,
red buckram covers gilt top,
excellent paper, printed from new
type, equal to any SL5O copyright
book, about 100 titles, price, 40 cts.
Laurel Library" of standard authors,
bound in green cloth and gilt top
printed from new type on splendid
paper, about 100 subjects, all classics,
10 cents.
These two series of book S are the
handsOmest and best value for the
price ever seen, They sell at sight.
See them in our window
so cent books, cloth covers, IS cts.
IS cent books, cloth covers, IS cts.
IS cent books, cloth covers IS cts.
IS cent BOOKS, paper covers 10 cts.
Large variety of subjects,
standard writer's.
NJ. NORTON.
s2a Lackawanna Ave-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-15
CLIFFORD DID NOT RESPOND.
Attachment for Him in the Reeder
CnSe Was Detective,

Detective VIII f. Clifford did not re-
spond to the summons from Easton to
appear as a witness in the Reeder con-
sriracy case.
The attachment was made out for IT.
Clifford" and while it was presum-
ably meant for the Scranton detec-
tive. it was not effective and Mr. Cliff
ford not being in pgesumptive mood
declined to accept service.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-15

regular meeting decided upon the fol-
lowing crude programme for the con-
vention: Monday, regular meetings of
delegates Tuesday, solemn high mass;
Wednesday. open meeting with rally
in the Academy OF Music.
A parade Of the visiting delegates
and also the three societies in this city
will be held Wednesday afternoon.
At last evenings meeting in st.
Marys hall the members of the eXecu-
tive board addressed the assemblage
concerning the convention and its inn
pOrtoupp
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-15
The Annual Thanksgiving Excursion

of the New York, Ontario and Western
railway to New York, will be run on
Nov. "a. Tickets will be sold at one
fare for the round trip, and good for
return passage on any train up to and
including Nov. %. Luxurious reclining
chair-cars and elegant day coaches will
be attached to all trains; no extra
charge ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-15
California Personally Conducted
Tourist Excursions,

Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Com
mencing Wednesday, Nov. II, 1897, a
paace tourist car will leave Wilkes
Barre on train No. l every Wednesday,
running through the most picturesque
region of America to Colorado and
California.
particulars. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-15
TRINITY CHURCH RECEPTION.
To BE Given in Honor OF the New
Pastor This EVoninr

4 reception in honor of Rev. Mr..
Spielser the new pastor of Holy Tim
ity Lutheran church. will be given hy
his congregation this evening.
The affair will be held in the parish
rooms of st. Lukes Episcopal church,
on Washington avenue, near the Price
building
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-15
ARRANGEMENTS FOR
LOCAL INSTITUTES
County Superintendent J. c. Taylor
Maps Out a Programme.
COUNTY DIVIDED INTO DISTRICTS

Committee Appointed in Each Dis.
trict TO Conduct Institute--Three
to Re Held During Year in Each
PIace--superintendent Sends Out
IA Circular Making Suggestions and
Urging Especial Effort Tor the Suc-
cess OF These Analrs.-Oulline OF
Plan to BE Followed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-16
PoIics Court Notes.

In the Police Court yesterday morn
ing three cases of drunkenness paid the
usual fine.
The case of three Cinnamon for as
sauIt and battery on Officer Huihui
was postponed until February 18th.
In the case of Kimo Nwea for assault
and battery on his mistress. defendant
plead guilty and was sentenced to pay
"A fine of s. and costs. The woman said
that she really didn't know who struck
her. since she was too much under the
influence of liquor. Then the defend
ant spoke up, said that he had slapped
her in the face, and that she had slip
ped. striking her head against the edge
of the door.
The case of II. Butzke for assault and
battery on II. Horn was nolle pross'd.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-16
E. 0. HALL \ SON
LIMITED.
LIMlTE ED.
Magnolia Metal.


in
othe
your large stock
order OF
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-16

Wants Closer Trade Relations WI
the United States.

Wants Closer Trade Relations with
the United States.
TORONTO. Ontario. Feb. AT Or
lila. Ontario. last night. Premier Lau-
rier. for the first time definitely stated
the present Governments platform to
be better trade relations with the
United States and expressed his viii
Iingness to stand or fall with it, He
said whenever this was spoken of there
was always a cry of treason from
the Conservatives. but nevertheless it
would he the Governments policy.
They were not going to approach their
neighbOrs TO the south in a cringing
manner. asking for favors, or as an
nexationists. but as Canadians and
British subjects looking for friendly
trade relations.
His instructions 10 any committee
which he might send would be to ap-
prcv ch the American Government in
tina spirit, but said he: IF they eX-
pee or hope for us to go back on old
En- land. then we will have TO close
all negotiations"
IL reference TO the alien labor law.
he bought it unworthy of any civilized
nation. and he hoped 10 see the United
States do away with il this year, but
instead he found they were making it
even stricter. so that now it was almost
impossible for a Canadian to obtain
work there. He would make overtures
to the United States to have that law
repealed. and if they refused, then and
only then would he be in favor of put
ting it word for word in Canadian sta
tutes.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-16
Just as Well.

Now, what is the value of a
Diamond?
Anywhere from $50 to $500
per Karat.
Do you know the difference?
We do, and that's the reason
we know how to buy and how
to sell.
Our stock contains many fine
specimens Of gems, and we tell
you just what we know to be
the truth.
Solitaires from SIS to $500.
A wide range, but plenty in
between at prices which will
fit your purse.
Cluster rings of the newest
shapes.
Birthstone rings; some as
cheap as So.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-16

YOU

Sell me a Diamond as cheaply
as l can get one from the
States? This is a question we
are often asked. We answer:
Yes, we not only can; but we
do.
We have had many oppor-
tunities for comparison, and
we have never found that our
prices suffered by such COM
parison.
The trouble is that too many
people take too much for grant
ed. They believe that such and
such is the case, and do not
take the trouble to look care
fully into the matter.
How often do you find that
by staying at home, you could
have done
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-16

a Model Plant is not complete with
out Electric Power, thus dispensing
with small engines.
Why not generate your power from
one CENTRAL Station? One gener-
ator can furnish power to your Pump.
Centrifugals, Elevators, Plows, Rail-
ways and HOSTS; also furnish light and
power for radius of from 10 TO 20
miles.
Electric Power being used saves the
labor of hauling coal in your field.
also water, and does away with high
priced engineers, and only have one
engine to look after in your mill.
Where water power is available 1t
costs nothing to generate Electric
Power
THE HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COM
PANY is now ready to furnish Electric
Plants and Generators of all descrip-
tions at short notice, and also has on
hand a large storck of Wire, Chandel-
iers and Electrical Goods
All orders will be given prompt at
tention, and estimates furnished for
Lighting and Power Plants; also at
tention is given to House and Marine
Wiring.
: THEO. HOFFMAN, Manager.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-16

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The Jamesburg record., 1897-11-20
Benjamin Snyder Dead.

BENJAMIN Snyder, at one time cashier
of the Jamesburg Bank, died on Tuesday
night at his home in Lakewood, aged
eighty-one years. Mr.. Snyder was born
at Medford. About 1860 be went to Free
hold. where he purchased the Monmouth
Inquirer, which paper he published for
several years. Leaving Freehold he came
to Jamesburg and was cashier OF the
hank for some time. Resigning from that
position, he returned to Lakewood ABOUT
1871 and published the Times and Jour
nal at that place for several years. lie
was closely identified with the growth
and progress of Lakewood, and Eeld sew
eral county offices at various times
The Jamesburg record., 1897-11-20
Hard Times Beaten.

1t is possible to beat 'hard times" and
to triumph oyer them. Few can do it.
but this has been the experience of mer-
chant j. V. Dawson, Hightstown. For
years he has been steadily working away
always industrious and economical
and so despite the hard times, and even
during the worst of them, he doubled his
store room by renting another big store
adjoining and then doubling his stock to
fill it. In the new place there is over
SIS, 900 worth of fine clothing and shoes.
Customers say he sells suits for ten dollars
that city clothiers charge fifteen dollars
for. Mr.. Dawson is marvel to many,
but his reason for it is hustle and econ
omy for himself and his customers.
Try him.
The Jamesburg record., 1897-11-20
Daughters of Liberty.

This order is now represented in thirty
one States of the Union, and has a total
membership of nearly $4,000. OF this
number nearly 5000 are in New Jersey,
which now has ia councils. During the
term from Jan. 1st to June 30th last, a
net gain of 1854 members was made in
New Jersey, and the aim is to have 10, 900
by December 31st. During the same term
S., ,632. .25 was paid out by New Jersey
councils in sick benefits. This State is
known as the most active jurisdiction in
the order, and it rests with the members
whether it shall retain this title. Those
eligible to membership: White women
of American birth or born under the pro-
lection of the American flag also mem
bers of the o. U. A. M. and Jr. o. U.
A. M. The next session of the State
Council will be held at Morristown on
March 8th, 1898. The admission fee i
S1.1O, and the weekly dues are 10 cents.
Sick benefits of at least $3.50 per week
and 5000 at death.
The Jamesburg record., 1897-11-20
Petit Jurors.

The following is complete list of the
pstlt Jurors drawn on Wednesday to serve
at the December term Of Court:
East Brunswick-Phineas M. Bovine.
Charles Ebermen.
Jamesburg-William T. Emmons.
Cranbury-Peter Bennett, Clarence s,
Grover, Peter r. Bergen.
Monroe-Charles H. Edwards. Frank
Mount, Peter Dey.
South Brunswick-Geo. It. Mcdowell
North Brunswick-George A. Moves.
ayreville-James Hanson.
Madison-Alfred NJ. .McIlvaine.
Piscataway-Stanley Day, Jr.
Perth Amboy-Ludlow Frank. George
Adair, Worthington Cummings. VIM.
Quigley.
Raritan-Hen G. Hummer. Charles
q. Runyon.
Duuellen-William H. Gulick, Alfred
w. Warden.
Woodbridge-Wm H. Cutler, David
A. Brown, Clarence King.
South Amboy-Edwin G.. Acken. Ed
McDonough.
New Brunswick-William Titus. Jas.
ID. Bates, Charles Dolinger. John 1.
Castner, David Robotham. Abrham
Stry ker, Elmer Gulick, Garret Wilson.
Benjamin Suydam, B. P. Hubbard, f.
Nj, Oliver, Frank A. Petite, William H.
Curran, w. H. V. Ackerman, John
CrokeD, Charles T. w. Anderson Robert
Humdhry, G. G. VanDoren, Fred O.
Horton, George Mcclure. John Kane.
The Jamesburg record., 1897-11-20
Fortune for Two Waits.

Mary Judd and Annie Judd, respect
lively nine and eleven years old, formerly
inmates of the New Brunswick Child
ren's Industrial Home, are reported to
have inherited comfortable fortune. A
man has been in the city recently getting
particulars as to the birth of the girls.
and stating that they are heiresses te
about fifty thousand dollars.
Some years ago German named Sebas-
tian Judd, employed in the Meyer Rub
ber Factory. had the fingers on one hand
crushed. While under the influence of
ether, just before an operation had been
begun, he died, sitting in chair. Judd
left a wife and three small children in
destitute circumstances, and through the
efforts of a charity organization two of
them, Mary and Annie. were placed in
the home. The third remained with the
mother, who married again and then re-
turned to Austria with her second hus-
band and child 1t is said that she died
in hospital there some time ago. Her
mother, who was wealthy. is said to have
died recently, and as she left no heirs
besides the girls in the home and their
sister, they will get the estate.
The Jamesburg record., 1897-11-20
" Boss " Platt Buys Farm Land.

Thomas G. Platt. U. S. Senator from
New York, and Republican boss. is now
a property owner in Middlesex county.
He bought four tracts of land at a sale at
the Sheriff's office at New Brunswick on
wednesday afternoon. The property is
situated in Monroe township, on the road
from Jamesburg to Perrineville, and con-
sists of farm lands. 1t was formerly
owned by Thomas Canary, the theatrical
manager, Mary E. Canary and Thomas
Aud. Jr. Mr.. Canary was formerly in
partnership with Chas. w. Lederer, who.
managed the Casino, New York.
Senator Platt had mortgage on the
property and foreclOsed it. The first
tract comprised 4 So acres the second
tract, 1l9 .26 acres; third tract, S5. .O9 acres
fourth tract, 33 acres. Mr.. Patt bought
the whole lot in for 81, 500. The decree
was 81 ,047 .04.-Home News.
The Jamesburg record., 1897-11-20
Thanksgiving Program.

Below we print in full the excellent
program to be given on Thanksgiving
night at Fidelity Lyceum. The enter
tainers are the NJ. E. Church Literary
Society and friends 1t promises an
evening of rare pleasure. See program
FIRST PART
I. ANTHEM-"Praise the Lord"
Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Perrine, Mrs. Hampton,
Miss Mount
?. VIOLIN SOLIO-"Combinatio Waltz,
Ray Robbins
s. VOCAL soLO-Selected. Miss Kutscher
4. RECITATION-"AskM Mamma" Miss L. Crosby
S. BROOM DRILL ... Nine Girls
8. TRIO-"The Little Farm Well Titled
Messrs. Buck, zandt and Lloyd.
T. TENOR SOLO, E. S. Hammer
s. READING An Optical Dilemma"
Miss Geraldine Heron
SECOND PART
I. CHORUS-''Yachting Glee," Society
q VOCAL. SoLo-"Ecstacy7 Miss Anna Paxton
5, VIOLIN SOLO Mr.. Lloyd
a, Potpourri; b. Tonight We Say Farewell.
Mrs. Lloyd, Accompanies.
4. BARITONE SOLO-"I Love You in the Same
Old Way, Mr.. Buck
5. READING-"A A Rheumatism Cure"
Miss Geraldine Heron
7. HARVEST DRILL....Ten Girls and Seven Boys
The Jamesburg record., 1897-11-20
Sues the P. R. r. Co.

William Redmond, of Jamesburg. has
brought suit against the Pennsylvania
Railroad Co., through his attorney, How
ard McSherry, for $500 damages. Mr..
Redmond owns large tract of woodland
in South Brunswick township. 1t is
situated along the railroad near Deans
Station. On the 9th of last April spark
from passing locomotive, he claims, set
fire to the woods. The growing timber
was partially burned off and also the
fence along the tracks, damaging the de-
fendant's property to the extent of $500.
The suit will be tried at the next term Of
court.
The Jamesburg record., 1897-11-20

frame building Of attractive design. It
VIII be As feet high, with go foot tower.
The main audience room will have a
seating capacity of ESQ. There will also
be a Sunday school room for church So
ciables, an infant department room. pas
tors study and library and choir assembly
room. The building will cost S15. 600.
While many Of the farmers about Bur
iington have posted ''no trespass'' signs
and other warnings to gunners. David
Evan has evolved a scheme which is
worth months work in the Klondjke.
Evan owns about 100 acres of the best
hunting land in that section. and it is
known far and near as being almost alive
with rabbit and quail. Every sportsman
had been looking at it for days with long
ing eye. The day the hunting season
opened Mr.. Evan calmly announced
that tickets of admission to that piece of
ground would cost 50. This, however,
would include good turkey dinner. feed
and stabling for horses and Unlimited
draughts from the cider barrels Tickets
sold so rapidly that the farmer thinks of
converting his whole estate into hunting
preserves next year