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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28
NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS.

The members of the Scranton Choral
society are requested to meet in the
Scranton Street Baptist church at S
o'clock this evening for rehearsal
Mrs. Louis Skllhorn, of Philadel-
phia, is the guest of her husbands par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Skillhorn, Of
Jackson street
The West Side Choral society will re-
hearse in the Tabernacle Congregations
al church on South Hyde Park avenue
this evening. A full attendance Is de-
sired.
The subscription books that were CIV
en- out by the Ladies' Aid society of the
jackson Street Baptist church will be
received at the lecture room this even
Ing social session will be INDUCED
in, and refreshments served in the base
ment.
Choice cut flowers and flower de-
signs at Palmer & McDonald's, 544
Spruce. ~
Rev and Mrs. A. L. Ramer. of st,
Marks Lutheran church, accompanied
by Delegates Misses Mary Kaucher,
Kate Walter, Emma Krager and Ruth
erford b. Moser, were in attendance at
the semi-annual convention of the Lu-
ther league, held in Christ Lutheran
church, Wilkes Barre. yesterday.
Preparations are being made by the
members of st. Leo's battalion for the
holding of their annual picnic at Laur-
el Hill park.
Frank Shedd. of South Sumner ave-
nue., returned last evening from a visit
in Philadelphia.
Horace John, of North Bromley ave-
nue. was in attendance upon the Grant
celebration in New York yesterday.
Mrs. John T. Evans, of Nanticoke,
who underwent an operation at the
West Side hospital, is improving nicely.
Thomas Carson, of Academy street,
is improving his property on that thor
oughfdre.
John Lynch, of Luzerne street, is
spending a few days in New York city.
Harry Randolph, of South Hyde Park
avenue, witnessed the parade in New
York city yesterday.
The Simpson Social Circle of the
Simpson NJ. L. church will give an in
teresting stereopticon entertainment in
the church parlors on Friday evening.
May T. A. V. Bower will lecture and
give a vivid description of the subject
displayed on the canvass. The subject
for the exhibition will be "Pompeii." ~
Edward Farr, of West Lackawanna
avenue, is in New York.
Arthur Leyshon, of North Bromley
avenue, is spending a short time in the
metropolis.
Miss Hattie Davis, of Twelfth street,
Is visiting friends in Wilkes-Barre
Miss Ray Williams, of North Sumner
avenue, is visiting in Syracuse, n. Y.
The first tenors of Professor Lewis
watkins male party rehearsed in the
West Side music store last evening.
Rev, L. r. Foster, pastor elect of the
sumner Avenue Presbyterian church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28
PROVIDENCE.

The f. G.. w. Social club elected the
following officers at a business meet
ing last evening: President, John
Jones; vice president, Charles Lewis;
secretary, Thomas w. John; assistant
secretary, William Richards; treasur-
er, John Lewis; trustees. Charles Lew
is, Thomas w. John and William Sny-
der.
Form, to Alderman Fidlcr and wife,
of Spring street, a son.
Miss II. Tyler of Undalia, N. Y, Is
visiting relatives here.
Evan Thomas, of Wilkes Barre, Is
visiting relatives In this section.
Mrs. Jones, of Pottsville, Is spending
a few weeks with relatives on Church
avenue.
DR.. Sullivan is in New York where
he participated in the parade which
was a special feature at the unveiling
of the Grant monument.
O'Malley's hall was the scene Of
much gayety and splendor last even
ing, the event being n post-lenten
dance given by the Bachelors of '97 to
their numerous friends hereabouts.
The hall was handsomely decorated
with red, white and blue streamers.
The clubs colors, which were pink and
green were everywhere in abundance,
potted plants were in profusion. Miss
Libbie Neary furnished music for the
occasion. After the dancing had con-
cluded a supper was served in the din
ing rooms of the o Nalley's house.
Those who attended We're: James Nc
Donough, j. Jordan, NJ. A. McDonough,
Ed. O'Malley. +. j. O'Hara, J. McGav-
an. NJ. f. O'Boyle, Joseph Evans, j.
Moran, NJ. w. Mullen. ]. Haggerty, NJ.
Mohan, NJ. Grady, p. a. Connor, j.
Ruddy. p. MCGOWAN, j. Grier, J. II.
Mccarthy, w. Thornton. ]. Kelly, NJ.
]. Bremen, NJ. ]. Fox, p. f. Flynn,
Thomas Judge, Thomas Healey, j. II.
Bonner, l.. Burns, A. p. ODoEnell, 7.
OMalley, J. LOTUS and Patrick
Hughes: the Misses Bertha Jennings,
NJ. Maloney, NJ. Walsh, Kate Thornton,
NJ. Toban, NJ. Ward, 1. Lally, NJ. Gavin,
X. Walsh, NJ. Flynn, j. Padden, T..
Graham, NJ. Collins. F. McLane, Hea-
ley, Rafferty,, Keegan, Hiltz, Holleran,
Mary Grady, Mulchront, Mullen, Hol-
leran and the Misses Grler, of Dickson
CITY
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28
OBITUARY.

Peter Sharps, one of the Oldest residents
of Pittston, d!ed at 4 o'clock YESTERDAY
morning al his home, On his farm, In Exc
tor township. Deceased was born eighty
two years ago In New Jersey, but camo to
tho Wyoming Valley with his paronts
wnen no was but 8 years old. The family
rottled In Kingston township, and owned
large tracts of land there, which they dis
posed OF before it was known that they
T1c-e undeTlaid with rich beds Of anthra-
CITE For tho past forty years he ha7
lived on his farm in Exeter township, ana
et tho time of his death made his homS
rrith his son, John. He is survived by hVe
sons-William, Fireman, Jacob, Albert ana
John. Among his daughters are Mrs. IT.
win Miller, of Exeter township, end Mrs
Floyd Richards, Of Upper Pittston. IN
Gle" Peter 6harps, as he was tamillarly
called, was widely known throughout thlS
section of the country. The funeral Will
take place on Thursday morning at ~
O'Clock, and the remains wSll be taken 10
wyoming for interment.
John, the oldest child of DR.. and Mrs D.
p. Coult, OF W0verly, died Tuesday morn
ing after a few days Illness CT diphtaerle.
John was a Fright hanEome boy C,
years. Tho funeral Will be private.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28
SOUTH SIDE.

A very pretty wedding ceremony was
solemnized at st. Johns Catholic
church, Fig street, yesterday morning
by which Miss Maggie Lavelle, of Breck
street, and DIR. Peter O'DonLel, of
Wilkes Barre, were made man and
wife. The ceremony was private, only
relatives and close friends of the par
ties being witnesses. Rev. Patrick E.
Lavelle, of Pittston, officiating, tied the
knot. After the ceremony wedding
breakfas was served at the home Of
the brides parents, and the newly mar
ried couple left on an extended wedding
tour. on their return they will reside
in Wilkes-B
Miss Emma Nape and Charles Spran-
die gave a very Jolly time to a large
crowd of friends in the new hall on
Pittston avenue last night. Dancing
was kept up until an early hour this
morning. Music was furnished by Pro-
fessor Johnson.
The Young Women's Christian asso-
citation gave a sumptuous feast at their
rooms on Cedar avenue last evening
The guests were many, and kept the
mattresses busy serving the eatables
between the hours of and 9. Besides
the supper home made candy and ice
cream were sold, from which they re-
allied quite a neat sum. The patron
age was very large.
William Vaughan, son of Hotelkeep-
er Daniel Vaughan, is spending a two
weeks furlough at his parents home,
corner Willow street and Prospect
avenue.
Michael Connolly and James Herdy
witnessed the Grant memorial eXercis-
es in New York city. Mr.. Connolly
will remain to second James Judge, OF
South Scranton. in the Judge-Tonkin
bout at the Fifth Avenue Athletic club
Thursday evening.
The Scranton Saengerrunds had q
family gathering at Matters hall last
evening.
John +. Flahcrty, of corner Pittston
avenue and Cherry street, is slowly re-
covering from a two weeks illness.
The knights Of Pythias held their
regular meeting in Hartman's hall last
evening.
The Fourteen Friends" will banquet
at Matters hall this evening. Only the
select friends OF the club will be pres
ent, and a most delightful time is ex-
pected by all.
Choice cut flowers and flower de-
signs at Palmer & McDonald's, 544
Spruce.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28
FIGHT AMONG ARABS.
Participants al a Christening Batter Each
Other with Clubs, Etc....Seyeral
Arrests We're Made,

While friends of an Arab family were
celebrating a christening yesterday af-
ternoon in the tenement house at
Scranton and Seventh streets, dispute
arose among several Of the men ana
much blood was shed. Missiles of every
description were brought into use and
when Lieutenant Williams and Patrol
men Lowry, Matthews, Dyer and John
Thomas arrived great excitement pre-
vailed. The residents in the vicinity
imagined murder was being commit
ted and created no end of excitement
for some time.
The appearance Of the officers had the
effect of quelllug the disturbance and
eight Of the belligerenIs were placed
under arrest, and together with four
others were escorted To the West Side
station house. Alderman Blair was
apDrised Of the disturbance and ar
ranged to give them hearing. The
prisoners gave their names as Joseph
solomon David, Sweid Solomon David,
Noah Heider, John Tonaso. of Scran-
ton; Simon Abraham, George Abra-
ham. Samuel Simon and Casper George,
of wilkes" Barre
At The hearing IL was learned that
the four others arrested were not mix
ed up in the fight and they were dis
charged. Joseph solomon David was
the easiest mark" for the others TO
batter, and he received severe punish
ment. He was talken to the West Side
hos,,ital where he received medical at
tendance. An ugly cash was discoV-
cred over the left eye and he was
otherwise bruised about the body. Mat
ron Smith dressed the wound, and Jo-
seph Solomon was returned 20 the al
derman, " here he paid a. fine cf $3.50
for his part of the trouble. Noah Hell
der vas cut about the head, and the
others were injured to some extent.
The alderman fined Heider "a for his
fun and Swcid Solomon was taxed
$3.50.
The unfortunate visitors from Wilkes
Barre, together with John Tonaso,
were fined 81 each. 1t is believed that
several othe,' besides the men arrest
ed received injuries, as large num-
ber OF persons were miXed up in the
fraCac.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard A. Pierce, Of 54S North Hyde
Park avenue. was buried III Washburn
Street cemetery yesterday afternoon.
The remains of Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard
Doyle's child will be inferred in the
Hyde Park Catholic cemetery this af-
ternoon. Services at the house, 545
North Hyde Park avenue.
Services over the remains of the late
Anthony Curran were conducted at st.
Patrick's church yesterday afternoon
at 80 o'clock. The funeral COrtege
moved to the Erie and Wyoming VAL
ley depot afterwards, and the remains
were conveyed to Hawley on the 2.28
train, where interment was made.
The funeral of Margaret, the child Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Boylan, occurred
Yesterday. Services were held at the
home, 44O South Eighth street, and in
terment was made in Hyde Park Catho-
lie cemetery.
The remains OF the late Mrs. Mary
Hurst will be conveyed from the home,
216 Tenth street, tomorrow morning at
o o'clock Services will be conducted
by Rev. j. b. Whelan. Interment will
lie made in the Hyde Park Catholic
cemetery.
Short services over the body of the
late Martin Webber will be held at the
family residence, 800 North Bromley
avenue, tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock, after which the remains will
be conveyed to st. Marks Lutheran
church on Fourteenth street, where
Rev. A. L. Ramer will officiate. Inter-
ment will be made in Washburn Street
cemetery.
A mass of requiem over the remains
OF the late John Gerrity, who died Sun
day evening at his home on Third
street, will be celebrated in st. Peters
cathedral this morning at O'Clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28
FAITH CURE A GOOD THING
In Some Diseases, but IL Is n Failure
In stomach Troubles.

Mere fe.lth will not digest your food
for you, will not give you an appetite,
will not increase your flesh and
strengthen your nerves and heart, but
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will do
these things, because they are COM
posed of the elements of digestion, they
contain the juices, acids and peptones
necessary TO the digestion and assim-
ilation of all wholesome food
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets will di-
gest food IL placed in q jar or bottle
in water heated to 9S degrees. and
they will do 1t much more effectively
when taken into the stomach after
meals. whether you have faith that
they will or not
They invigorate the stomach, make
pure blood and strong nerves, in the
only way that nature can do 1t, and
that Is from plenty Of wholesome food
well dlgested. 1t is not what we eat,
but what we digest that does us good.
Stdart'E Dyspepsia Tablets are Sjld
by nearly all druggists at 80 cents
for full sized package, or by mail from
the Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich,
Send for book on stomach Diseases.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28
MINOOKA.

, Stephen Kenavy, a well known and
popular young man of Church street,
and Miss Anna buddy, of Main street,
were united in marriage at st. Joseph's
church yesterday afternoon. The bride
was attended by her cousin, Miss Mary
Jennings. John Kenavy a brother OF
the groom, served as best man. After
the ceremony a reception was held at
the home Of the bride. Mr.. and Mrs.
Kenavy are receiving the best wishes
of numerous friends.
The funeral OF Irene. the 2-year-old
daughter of M. j. Eagan, who died
last evening, viii take place this af-
ternoon.
d. j. Lowering. the efficient clerk in
the ccal department oc the Greenwood
Cecil company. las GeeI5 promoted 20
tie .c-,..cr a.. .caIcG e.; ". &c a.lsLS>
l.,C- sSore.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28
MARRIED WOMEN AS WAGE
FARMERS.

The report throws considerable addi-
tional light upon the much-disCussed
question as to married women in IN
dustrial pursuits. For the present per-
.od, out Of an aggregate Of 79,9S7 wo-
men, 70,02l or SS.7 per cent were singlei
6,775, or 8.5 per cent, married; 2,01l o.
25 per cent, divorced, and PA, OF
three-tenths Of one per cent, unknown
The last census figures on this point
are also analysed. OF the 3,914,571 fe-
males 10 years of age aud over engaged
in gainful pursuits in the United
States in 1890, 1884 per cslt. were single
or their conjugal condition unknown; !;
1915 per cent. We're married; 1910 per
cent. were widowed, and 30 per cent
We're divorced.
A comparison of the census figures
with those resulting from the investi-
cation of the department can only &c
made with certain limitations, as the
former relate to all females produc-
lively employed, while the latter relate
chiefly to manufacturing establish
ments where women are employed to .
large extent. In 436 of the establish
ments canvassed the agents secured
data as to the relative efficiency of wo-
men and children and of men working
at the same occupation. OF 1872 H.
stances in which men and women work
at the same occupation and pe-tor::.:
their work with the same degree c&
efficiency men receive greater pay &:
J95, or 76.1 per cent, of the irstanceE,
and women received greater pay In i29
or 1866 per cent, while in 5S instances
or "A per cent, they receive the sane
pay for the same work. The men re.
oeive 50.1 per cent. greater pay than the
women in the sos instances in which
they are given greater pay, while the
women receive but 1913 per cent. create"
pay in the 1919 instances in which they
are paid higher wages.
Out of the 22S instances in which
men and children (persons under ~
years of age) work at the same occu-
patton with a like degree of efficiency,
men receive greater pay in 1872, or 1913
per cent. OF the instances, and children
receive greater pay in 20 or 10,5 per
cent, while in 20 instances, or OF per
cent. they receive greater pay in "a, or
105 per cent, formed with the same de-
gree of efficiency. The men receive SIT
per cent greater pay than the children
in 1S2 instances In which they are paid
more, while the children receive but SO
per cent. greater pay in the "a instan-
ces in which they are paid higher
wages.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28

Ruth Hall in Good Housekeeping.
For hiccough, a small piece of ice, or
2 lump of sugar wet with vinegar.
For the beginning of a felon, wrap
ping cotton around the finger. wet In
camphor I'm dissolved in alcohol.
For burn, wetting cloths in ono
small teaspoonful Of soda in one pint OF
equal parts hot water and milk.
For lime in the eye. q weak solution
OF vinegar, followed by olive oil drop
ped in.
For choking, raising the right arm high.
To stop bleeding, salt and flour, hal:
and half.
For an abscess, a linseed poultice.
For torpid liver, eating a lemon, be-
fore breakfast for a week, or drinking
the juice OF half a lemon, in a cup OF
hot water, before breakfast.
For insomnia, rubbing the flesh at night
Drlskly with a flesh brush.
For scalds or burns, baking soda.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28
A AREMARKABLE DISCOVERY.
The Distinguished Professors Un-
welcome Increase of Knowledge.


WcICOmc increase Ot hnOWIeOge.
From the Washington Star.
One of Washngton's scientific men
found himself in an assemblage where
there were great many young peo-
pie. He endeavored to rise-or, per-
haps, to descend-to the occasion as
gracefully as possible. Having been
introduced to a number of young wo-
men he tried to make himself agreeable
by explaining some of the latest infor-
nation in ethnology. and he became so
absorbed in his discourse that he did
not notice until they were nearly all
gone that youth with nasal voice
was wining his audience away from
him with a funny song. He tried it
again with archaeology as the theme.
A girl with a bano wrecked his ambi-
tions. He thought he was making
some headway by means of his re-
marks on paleontology when a man
who took a rabbit out of a silk hat
eternally squelched his pride.
MY DEAR" he said to his wife, on
their way home, Il have been thinking
1t over, and find that the evening has
been far from wasted"
II was very much afraid that you
would feel differently about it."
mo. l have made a very important
and interesting discovery. The merest
accidents sometimes lead to the most
surprising revelations, and tonight l
learned something which completely
overturns an accepted theory"
"Is it possible?"
1--WE have been led to believe that the
chief of all forces is that attraction of
gravity"
"Yes."
well. have found out tonight that
there are times when it can't hold a
candle TO the attraction of levty."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28
We$t Side and Civ Suburban

lnterment will be made in Dunmort
Cacholic cemetery.
The funeral of the late John Do~en
was conducted yesterday afternoon at
the home, 3O6 Edwards court. Inter-
ment was made in Washburn street
cemetery.
a 2-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs
Everett Dimmick, of 209 North Lincoln
avenue, died yesterday. The funeral
services VIII be held at the family res
idence tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock.
The remains will be taken to Uniondale
on the ? o'clock Delaware and Hudson
train.
3-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs.
George Slmrell, of 1926 Eynon street.
died yesterday. The funeral services
VIII be held tomorrow afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28
BIG HOTEL AT LAKE CAREY.
Syndicate Is Being Organized TO
Erect IL.

Asa p. Blakslee of Mauch Chunk,
end a number of capitalists are at
work organizing a syndicate to build
q big hotel at Lake Carey and to con-
vert that place into a most attractive
summer resort. Efforts have been
made to induce a prominent hotel man
from New York to take the mater in
hand.
1t is proposed to capitalize the hotel
company at 100000 and spend about
500, 600 or $4,000 on the hotel and the
balance on the ground and lake front.
So far the Messrs. Blakslees have met
with much encouragement
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28
W0MAN'S RANK AS AN
GARNER OF WAGES
Proportion Of the Female Workers 10 the
Laboriug Class Increasing.
REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Wrights Figures,
Lately Transmitted to Congress, Are
Confined TO n Comparison ofthe Ex-
tent of Employment and Wages in
the Present Period with the Condi-
tions Prevailing Some Years Ago.
An Interesting Compilation.

The eleventh annual report of the
department Of labor, by Commissioner
Wright, relates entirely to the work
and wages of men, women and chill
dren. 1t shows that the proportion of
women to the whole working class is
Increasing, while that OF children Is
deci easing. The report was prepared
In pursuance OF a joint resolution OF
congress directing an investigation
relative to the employment of men,
women and children. This report IS
confined strictly to a comparison of
the extent of employment and wages
In 1926 or present period" with the
conditions which pertained some years
termed former period'D antedating
the present period by at least ten
years.
The definite purposes of the invest!-
cation were to dtermine to what ex-
tent, If any, women were supersedinS
men; to show the conjugal condition
of the women who were employed. 10
compare the relative efficiency of men
and women, and finally to show the
relative rates of wages received by
each sex In each industry.
RELIABLE DATA SECURED.
1t was quite unnecessary to ever
the whole country. That Is, to collect
information from all Industrial estaL-
lshmerts. The attempt, therefore,
was not made. The agents of the de-
rartment, however, secured informa-
tion from 1867 establishments of var!-
Gus kinds. located in thirty different
states, and employing 143 367 persons,
a Ia tp tlak
the data collected were thoroughly re-
preventative. The complete data
sought for however, was obtained
from only 93l establishments. These
93t establishments employed Ga, $50 per-
sons in the former and 10S,64s in the
present period. or this number, in the
first period, 26,479 were males of IS
years of age or over as against 1915
in the second; and 4175 males under
IS years of age, as against 7.54O in the
second. In the first period 27163 were
females IS years of age or over, and
6743 females under Is years of age, as
against 1912 and 12,751 respectively in
the present period.
From these figures it is seen that
male employees is years of age or over
increased in the present period over the
FORMER period 63.l per cent, while fe-
male employees of the same age period
increased 66.3 per cent. Male employees
under Is years of age increased 500 per
cent, while female employees under is
years of age increased S9.1 per cent.
AS collateral information,an interest
Ing showing is made Of the figures of
the past three censuses concerning the
employment Of women. The propor-
ton of females 10 years of age and over
employed in all occupations in tho
United States rose in its relation to the
whole number employed from IA 6S per
cent. in 1870 to 1922 per cent. in 1890,
while males decreased in proportion
from $500 per cent. in 1870 to s27S per
cent. in 1890.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28
DUNMORE.

The school board met in the borough
building last night for the purpose of
further considering the question Of
building additions to Nos. 2 and 4
buildings. All members with the eX-
ception Of Mr.. Swift were present 1t
was however, unanimously agreed to
give the matter further consideration,
and upon the motion put forth by Mr..
IIoran, the board adjourned to meet
next Tuesday evening.
Blue fish. cat fish, shad and founders,
strictly fresh at Harry Spencer's today.
Rev. DR.. Bird wa. deliver a free lee
ture in the Loyal Legion hall tonight.