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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
A. o. II. BALL IN MUSIC HALL.
W ell Attended Affair of Division No.
II Last Night.

Division No. II, Ancient Order of Hi
bernians of America, gave its fifth an
nual ball in Music hall last night, The
attendance was large. Hayes Brothers
orchestra furnished the music.
The officers of the ball were: Mas
ter of ceremonies, John j. Murrin; as
sistant master of ceremonies, Patrick
Monahan; floor committee, chief Of
floor, NJ. ]. Walsh; Pierce Purcell, Pet
er MCGovern, Michael Ratchford, John
II. Barrett, John +. O'Boyle, Michael
Collins, Michael Stanton, Daniel Har-
an, John +. Murphy, Thomas Mona
CHAN, John f. Murray, Thomas
OBrien, John Burke, F. J. Connery;
reception committee, Hon. j. c..
Vaughan, chairman; NJ A Mckinley,
esq, William Dawson, DR.. w. F. Con-
nors, DR.. p. ]. O'Hara, DIR. John f.
McGrath, William Gilmartin, James
Ratchford, p. F.. Murray, Michael G..
Gallagher, James Gallagher, John
Tully, NJ. j. Gallagher, John j. Skelly,
Thomas LOTUS and John f. McCor-
mick; prompter, Anthony Gordon gen.
eral manager, James r. McGinnis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
RAN OVER A BICYCLE.
There Was Il Hot Time On Wyoming
Avenue Afterwards.

Wyoming avenue in a heavy wagon
yesterday afternoon, ran his wagon
over Abe Harris bicycle, standing
against a post opposite the new de-
partment store building. A yell from
Harris brought Sweeney from his
wagon.
why don't you keep yer bike off the
street," shouted Sweeney. Harris pro-
tested. His wheel was resting against
the post. he said. mo it wasn't" re-
torted the wagon driver; '.it was lay
ing down on its side in the middle of
the road"
A crowd gathered and the argument
waXed warm. The bystanders inter-
fered, one man, a big hotelkeeper.
took Sweeney's side. THE wind
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

work Of digging the trench will probably
be resumed this morning. In the mean
Time however, the railway company Is
prepared for hostilities. should any one
show a desire to become bclligerent
At Mr.. Beetem's direction several hum
dred feet of fire hose was obtained and
attached to a pump In tho power house.
Had tho water department insisted on
going on with the work, II was the inten-
tion OF the company toplay a stream of
hot water on the spot where the trench
was being dug. Everything was kept in
readiness last night to bring the hot wa.
ter apparatus into play in event of a
night attack
Mayor Gleason denies that he is ac-
tuated by any personal hostility toward
the railway company. When the water
department cut off the water supply from
the power house, two stone works, which
are beyond the power house, were also
deprived OF water. 1t was to make a new
connection to supply these stone works
that the street was dug up yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
"RED" CONNOLLY WON.
Put Joe Dougherty Out in Three
Rounds Mt Nanticoke.

In a boxing tournament at Nanti-
coke Tuesday evening "Red" Connolly
put Joe Dougherty, of Philadelphia,
out in three rounds. 1t was to have
been an eight-round event and jim
Sheehan was to have been Dough-
ertys opponent, but the former did not
appear. William Oldheld was the ref
cree.
The star event was preceded by two
preliminaries. August Beithe and
Charles Kuchenbaker met in a four
round slugging match, which was won
by the latter. and James Harris. Of
Wilkes Barre, and Williams. of Nanti-
coke. went the same distance. The
former got the decision.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
|. c. B. U. BANQUET.
II Was Given in Mears Hall and Was
Attended by About Two Hundred
and Fifty Persons.

The ladies of ST. Patrick's society Of
the Irish Catholic Benevolent union.
observed their fifth annual banquet
and ball last evening at Mears' hall
1t was an auspicious occasion. and was
easily the best affair the society has
ever managed.
The hall was artistically decorated
with bunting, streamers of national
colors and potted plants. Running
lengthwise Of the hall were four large
banquet tables, upon which vsre
spread the delicacies of the season in
tempting array. Here and there along
the tables were placed flowers. which
lent their fragrance and beauty to the
scene. Seated about the ladened tables
were about $50 guests.
At $50 o'clock the guests having as
sembled the literary part Of the eve
ming was begun. Attorney r. J..
Bourke was toastmaster. In a grace
full speech not very lengthy but thor
oughly effective, Mr. Bourke intro
duced the post prandial exercises.
Those who responded to toasts were:
Rev. F. p. McNally, The ]. G. b. u"
Judge II. NJ. Edwards. America" Rev.
j. J. O'Toole impromptu; T. j. Jen-
nings, president of the school board,
THE Ladies'" James p. Shea. THE
Day We Celebrate"
From this galaxy of speakers the
entertainment of the guests, as may
be imagined, was complete.
NJ. j. Kelly was caterer and furn-
ished an excellent menu. Among the
guests present We're: Rev. f. p. Nc
Nally. Rev. j. b. Whelan, of St. Pat
rick's; Rev. j. j. O'ToOle, of Holy Ros-
ary; James II. Brown, 7. j. Jennings,
John Power O'Connor and James F.
Shea. The committee Of ladies who
arraigned the affair were: Mrs. A. J..
Corey, president; Mrs. James f. Cum
mings, secretary, and Mrs. NJ. Nc
Nulty, treasurer Mrs. Aggie Malott
furnished the music for the ball, which
followed the banquet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

bowled over your old wheel" said he
Conclusively. Another man, William
Golfer of Dunmorc, yelled back: mo,
the wind didn't either, the horse
knocked 1t down. 1t was standing
against the curb"
A riot seemed imminent when PATROL
man Charles Neuls Joined the excited
crowd. Sweeney gave his name and
address, 1927 Washington avenue, and
Harris left with the intention of swear
ing out a warrant.
The wheel was badly bent and dam
aged where the heavy wheels passed
over it,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
TO PROCURE AID FOR
LATIMER FAMILIES
Systematic Appeal is to Be Made
Throughout Scranton.
CHURCH OFFERINGS TO BE ASKED

Scranton Committee Met Last Night
and Decided to Ask the Aid of All
City Pastors in the Movement.
Contributions Are to he Sent to
Latimer Before Christmas-.John
Brockelkamp Is Made Treasurer of
the Committee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
China
NEEDS

For Thanksgiving. May
have forgot some little article.
Well be open until noon to
meet that need, so there's no
need of worrying over it.
FOOTED CAKE PLATE Of
Austrian Porcelain rib
bon edge that sold for Csc. -
would be of some use. lUC
CARLSBAD CHINA BON
BONS, round or oblong
shapes, gold and color dec
orations that are worth 19c., an
are now ...................... AOS
COBALD WARE. FRENCH
CHINA TOOTH PICK HOLD
ERS, pretty designs, all gold an
traced, value 15c., are now.. IUC
FANCY EDGE CAKE PLATE,
all decorations and styles
that are Carlsbad China,
ought to be 2jc, but they're an
only ....................... lON
BERRY OR SAUCE SETS of
the best Chinas and newest
decorations, one OF plain gold
now ........................ "0. e. ..,Y.' az. $LA
BERRY SETS at $500 with dec
orations were scarce only
and gold traced, e - : dishes...... shes @ $i49
CELERY TRAYS that are
hand-painted and tasty gold
decorations, value $l25, are
now neutrality-suspicious.. you
A SPECIAL CELERY TRAY,
value $500. has decorations Of
now ''S. Observation-Disclosures: "~ "4.' "D".... %.. Si.&
CHINA CRACKER JARS, oval
shape and full decorations
that sold for 75c., for few
days are ....................... 4SC
OAT MEAL SETS of all styles,
this particular one has pref
ty decoration and gold trim
ming. Value 35c, are now
selling for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. lSC
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
IN THE FIRST CHURCH.
Programme That win BE Observed
There This Morning.

Thanksgiving services will be held
at the First Presbyterian church, DR.
Mcleod, pastor, this morning at 1890
The following programme, under the
direction of Mrs. Kathryn Thiele, will
be observed:
Anthem. 30, Be Joyful" ............ Haydn
Duet, Hymns of Praise the Angels
Sang" "..................... Rowe Shelley
Miss Thomas and Miss Joseph.
OftertOry, Organ..,..........,..... Selected
Miss Florence Richmond.
Soprano solo, % Had I Gubars
Lyre" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Handel
Mrs. Kathryn Thiele.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
dow TO Spend Thanksgiving Dny

70 longer a question. Follow the
CT, d to Athletic Park and witness
the eat struggle for supremacy be-
tweer. he football teams of the High
'chool nd the School of the Lacka
ma. Game called at 3 p. m. Ad.
% cents. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

saturday and Monday we offer every
coat, cane. suit and separate skirt in
our department at a great reduction
Desirable bargains in ladies' and
misses sample coats; our garments are
superior in style, fit and workmanship.
Mears e Hagen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
Winter

Winter, with lukewarm
water, as we'll as Sum.
mer, with cold water,
FELS- NAPTHA
soap brings best re-
suits.
FELs & CO., Philadelphia.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
THIS EVENING.
Organ Recital.

Mr.. J. Alfred Pennington will give
an Organ Recital in Elm Park church
this evening, assisted by Mr.. John T..
Watkins, baritone. Admission, silver
offering. Recital begins at s. ..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

will not witness the great Thanksgiv-
ing afternoon football game between
the High School and School of the
Lackawanna, at Athletic park. Game
called at p. m. Don't miss it. Great
game 81
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

A gentleman, wife and child, years
old. want the comforts Of a home in a
strictly private family. Must be in a
good locality. Willing to pay for COM
forts. Address care of Lock Box 115. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

Turkey, duck and chicken dinner
from l. m. to 79O p. m. at Lancasters
dining rooms, 229 and 23l Wyoming
avenue. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
BEETEM HAS A BIG
FIGHT ON HAND
Has Locked Horns With Patrick Battle.
axe Gleason Of Long Island City.
WAS PLACED UNDER ARREST

The Officers Were in Citizens Clothes
and Beetem Believing That He was
Being Attacked struck One OF
Them--Held the Employees of the
CITY water Department at Bay.
Armed with n Revolver lie Com.
manded Them to stop.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

GOOD TIMES have come to those
whom Hoods Sarsaparilla has cured of
scrofula. catarrh. dyspepsia, rheuma-
tism, weak nerves, or some other form
of impure blood.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
Dyspepsia,

ders positively cured, Grover Graham's Dys-
pepsia Remedy Is suecitic. One dose re-
moves all distress, and a permanent cure Of
the most chronic and severe cases is guaran-
teed DO not suffer! A 6O-cent bottle will
convince the most skeptical.
Matthews Bros, Druggists, $40 Lacka-
wanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
Our
Display
Trimmed
H0|S

Never was more extensive and elabor-
ate than We viii exhibit this week. That
our models are generally accepted as
marking all that is new, novel and attrac-
tive in Millinery is "A well-known fact,
We have made special effort for our
dsplay for this week and if you are in
want Of the Latest Styles and at a rea-
sonable price there is but one place in the
city 10 so. And shat Is at
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

HOODS PILLS are the only pills
to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy
and yet efficient. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

Mrs. Charles w. Reed died yesterday
at her home at 800 Twelfth street. She
was ~ years She is survived by her
husband and the following children: 4:
Charles, Joseph, Annie, Carrie, Jessie.
Harry, Freia, Isabella and Florence.
The funeral announcement will be made
later
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

Hayes orchestra in Music hall to-
wight. "a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
UNDERSTANDING REACHED.

In the meantime an understanding was
reached in relation TO the digging up of
the street, Commissioner Of Public Works
John W. Moore assured Mr.. Beetcm that
If he would permit the trench to be dug
under the tracks of the railway company
permission would be given the company
to shore IN the road and make it safe
for traffic With this understanding the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
SPECIALS FOR COLD WEATHER.

Ladies' COque and Feather BOas,
Ladies' Fur BOas and COllarettes,
Ladies', Gents and Children'S
Kid and Wool Gloves and Mittens.
Merritt's Cashmere Fulled Flan-
mel and Knitted Skirts.
Splendid assortment Of medium
and high-priced
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

Mott..............full back. Rice
Referee, Ralph Gregory; umpire, Arthur
Gunster; linesmen, II. LuXemherEcr and
Megargcl; timekCepcrs, NJ Rice and
Geary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
OBITUARY..

Word was received here yesterday
morning announcing the death of Mrs.
Jane Christmas at the home of her
daughter Mrs. RoSsar BodyComb, of
Franklin street Wilkos-Barrc. Mrs
Christmas was the wife of the late
Henry ID. Christmas. and was born in
Llanelly, South Wales, in the year
1909. She migrated to this country in
lSiS coming directly TO this section. where
she resided continuously with the excep-
ton of a few months, with her daugh-
ter at Wilkes Barre. Mrs. Christmas was
the oldest living member of the Welsh
Congregational church, and was one of
the iive charter members. She had ever
since consistently lived within it's doc
trines and has had the pleasure of see
ing it grow to n large and prosperous
congregation She was a woman that en-
joyed excellent health until two weeks
ago, when she fclI down a flight of
stars. fracturinE her skull. She never
rallied from the injury. She is survived
by the following children: Ex-City ases-
50" Walter Christmas, David Christmas,
Mrs. John Williams all residing in the
North End; Mrs. John Evans, of Clark $
Summit and Mrs Rosar BodyComb. OF
Wilkes-Barre. The remains are expect
cd to arrive in Scranton this evening.
Funeral arrangements nave not yet been
completed,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

Mrs. Sarah Swcczy died yesterday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs, Charles
Banning, of North Lincoln avenue, West
Scranton. 4 few weeks ago Mrs. Sweezy
fell and fractured her arm. Her advanced
age-7j years-could not withstand the
shock of the accident, She was a re-
spected woman She was born in Port
Jervs and came To this city when A
years Of age. She is survived by two
sons. VI. J. and Daniel Swoezy, and thrcc
daughters, Mrs. Banning, Mrs j. Oster-
hout, Mrs. Annie Omlch. The funeral will
take place Saturday afternoon at o'clock
from Mrs. Banning's home. Burial will
be made in DuryCa cemetery.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
OHIO NATIONAL BANK,
Meeting of Stockholders to DecId
Question of LiunitlntiOn.

Meeting of Stockholders to Decide
Question of Liquidation.
Tuesday next there will be meeting of
the stockholders of the Ohio National Bank
which is located at the northwest corner of
18th and G streets northwest. for the pur-
pose. as already state in The Star. of voting
upon the voluntary liquidation of the bank.
AS announced it is probable that the ma
jority of the stockholders will vote on the
affirmative side of this proposition, and it
is further stated that the stockholders will
probably decide to begin the liquidation on
the last day of this month.
1t is understood to be the intention of ex
Representative Taylor of Ohio, who is the
president of the bank soon the af
fairs of the Ohio National are in course of
liquidation, to organize a new bank, which
will combine the features of a savings bank
and one of commercial business, or what
would be understood by the general term
of a private bank This new institution will
probably occupy the present quarters of the
Ohio National Bank
1t is the purpose of the cashier of the
bank, Mr.. William Oscar Roome. in con-
nection with others, to open a bank under
charter obtained from the state of West
Virginia This bank is to be a savings in
stitution purely, and is to be located on the
first floor of the building of the Scottish
Rite on street between 10th and 11th
streets northwest. 1t is expected that this
new institution will be ready for business
Wednesday of next week.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
tain chain bordering on Venezuela.

tain chain bordering on Venezuela.
The cloth tree is found at Otaheite in
the South sea. The bark is taken off in
long strips and put to soak over night in
running water. The soaking softens 1t, so
that the inner fiber may be easily separat-
ed from the rest of the bark. The hhers
are put together in lengths of about eleven
or twelve yards. and the lengths are placed
side by side until they are at least twelve
inches in width, and two or three layers OF
fibers are put one upon another
The fibers adhere together in one piece,
and the material thus foryled is beaten
upon smooth piece of wood until it be-
comes as thin muslin. 1t is then bleach
ed in the air for a time, when it is ready
to be made up into clothing
The ''stinging tree" of Queensland is
pleasing to the eye. but dangerous to the
touch. It's effects are curious; it causes
great pain to the person or animal that
has the misfortune to get stung by it, but
it leaves no wound, no mark of any kind
And for months afterward the part stung
is painful III rainy weather or when, in
any way, it gets wet Frequently it is
necessary to shoot horses and dogs that
have been stung by the tree, so maddening
is its effect upon them.
The ''angry tiee grows in Nevada, east
ern California and Arizona. When in the
least disturbed this highly sensitive tree
shows its anger by ruffiing up its leaves
and emitting disagreeable odor.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
BELT LINE RAILWAY
Security Company Files Cross Bill in the
Liti igation.
The Receiver Asks Authority to Is
sue Certificates to Meet the
Pay Roll.

In the litigation over the Belt Line Rail-
way Company, the American Security and
Trust Company, trustee under a deed Of
trust given by the railway company July
l, 1891. to secure the payment of 1000 30
year 800 bonds, has filed cross-bill ask
ing the court to determine the order of
priority of the Indebtedness OF the claims
against the Belt Line company and order
sale of all of the property of the COM
pany.
The cross bill points out that the interest
on the bonds became due July 1, 1897 and
that 1t remains unpaid, as we'll as interest
due September IL, 1897, on certain other
bonds. 1t Is also asserted that the road
has been run ut loss for more than a
year. and that 1t is totally insolvent. In
answer to this cross bill. 1t is claimed that
the railway company had no legisia tive
authority tc execute the decd of trust and
that they were not sold in the manner, at
the time nor for the purposes specified In
the deed of trust. Also that a large part
Of their proceeds was used in paying al
legged dividends on the stock of the COM
pany.
1t Is also claimed on behalf of the road
tfat before any sale all questions as to the
validity OF all liens and their respective
priorities should be determined by final adj
juCication. Also, that the SALE if one be
decided upon, should be made in separate
parcels.
Receiver Schoepf has retitioned the court
for authority to at once issue receivers GER
tificates to the amount of $21OO, at 6 per
cent interest to have priority over other
claims and payable at time in the dis
cretion of the court. In doing so Mr..
Schoepf says. he last month advanced S.
O17.64 out of his own pocket to pay the en-
ployes, but says the above mentioned cross
bill has destroyed all hope of obtaining
further credit. and he is wholly without
means to meet the pay roll of about s., 100,
due next Sunday, or purchase feed for the
horses, the cash on hand yesterday being
but S15313.
Judge Cox today directed the American
Security and Trust Company to show cause
Monday next why Mr.. Schoepf should not
be given such authority. The other ques-
tions may also be heard then.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
I<aMr English.
From the LONDON Telegraph.

From the LONDON Telegraph.
The unsophistioated child of nature diff
fers from his brother of civilization mainly
in possessing perfect candor. Ignorance of
polite usages leads him to speak his mind
freely. johannesburg correspondent tells
a good story of Kaffir simplicity, which
shows that while customs differ human
nature is much the same the world over
In civilized countries a wedding invitation
is taken to mean a polite demand for a
present, but the willy Kaffir takes no
chances. The correspondent says: "A
friend of mine in Pretoria has just received
the following letter from a boy formerly
in his service: Port Elizabeth, September
10. 1S9I.-R. R, esq.-Dear Sir: hereby
let you know that l am going to get mar
red in November month, in which, there
fore, am expecting gifts from you, sir. as
you being the only friend of mine. Wish
you these few lines reach you in good
health as they are leaving me in good con-
diton. May end then. With best regards
yours faithfully servant. John Mswela.
This epistle was evidently dictated by
John, and is good sample of how English
is occasionally written in these parts. The
willy John will get his marriage present III
November"
Evening star., 1897-12-03
An Upstairs Hlncksmith Shop.


AS is well known, the Baldwin locomotive
works are located in the heart of the city
of Philadelphia, where real estate is val
liable. This condition of things leads to
a great many details in the construction
of the works which would not be thought
of under different circumstances, although
as very often happens after one has ac-
commodated himself to circumstances in
this way, the result is found to have no
disadvantages, but, on the contrary, is
found TO be positively advantageous.
One of the features of the Baldwin
works, which Is blacksmith shop, steam
hammers and all, is located on the second
floor. This shop does what the Baldwin
works call their light work. 1t does not
do the frame forging or other heavy work
although the work done is, as already
intimated. sufficiently heavy to call for
steam hammers. The entire shop con-
tains thirty-seven forges, served by two
fans, which are driven by electric mo-
tors A complete system of exhaust
piping for carrying away the smoke
is provided. which, together with the
very liberal window and sky-light
area and elevated location. results in the
cleanest and lightest shop, when the num-
ber of fires is considered, that we have
ever seen.