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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ annual meeting OF the stockholders OF
The Economy Light, Heat and Power Co.,
for the election of directors and the transac-
ton of such other business as may properly
come before 1t, will be held at the Office OF the
company, room 20, Republican Building,
Scranton, Pa, on Monday, June 2Sth. 1891
at two o'clock p. m, in accordance with the
by laws of the company.
w. j. N0RTHUP, Secretary.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCK
holders of The Wyoming Shovel Works,
for the election of officers and the considera-
ton of such other business as may be brought
before them, will be held at the office of the
company, in Scranton, Room 312 Common.
wealth Building, on Saturday, the 10th day
of June, 1897, between the hours of 10 and
IL o. clock a, IN.
N, G. ROBERTSON, Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
A Carnenter Ends His Life.

York, June l5.-David Stauffer, a
carpenter, aged about so years, living
near Mt. Zion church, committed sui
eide this morning by taking a dose
of strychnia. For some time he has
been at periods suffering with ILL
health, and that, with some financial
reverses, is the cause for the act. He
leaves a large family.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
Negro Arrested for Assault.

Greensburg, June 15.--Charles Wright,
a colored man, known in police circles
in Pittsburg, was arrested here this
morning. He is charged with Grimm
al assault by the friends of young
woman named Butler, living near Der
ry. Wright gave County Detective
Schefler and Constable Washabaugh a
lively battle before he submitted to
arrest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
Accused of Counterfeiting.

Hazleton, JrSe l5.-John Remis, a
Hungarian, was given a hearing this
afternoon before United States Com
missioner c. f. Hill, on the charge Of
counterfeiting, He was arrested for
passing bills on which tissue paper had
been so used that the figures on a one
dollar bill looked like ten and a ten like
one hundred,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
Miners on a Strike.

uniontown, June 1.-THE miners of
the johnson Coal company, at Fayette
City. are out on a strike against a
reduction in wages. The company was
paying 2l1s cents for knocking down
and loading coal, and cut the price
one-half cent on the ton. The men
refused to accept the reduction and
came out The company employs
about 100 men
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
Vainiy Tried to End His Life.

Shenandoah, June 15.-H. S. Shuman,
a well-known hotel proprietor of this
town, tried to commit suicide last even
ing by shooting himself. The ball
grazed his forehead, but rendered the
man partly unconscious, and he was
unable to fire the second shot. The
victim has suffered from a fall recent
ly He will recover.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
WYOMING HOUSE FOR SALE

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
y ceived for the purchase of the Wyoming
House, to be removed from the premises by
the purchaser. until Monday, the 14th day
Of June, 1897, at 10a. m.
All plumbing, steam pipes, radiators, gas
fixtures, boilers, engines, pumps and eleva-
tors not included in the sale. Terms: cash.
Address bids to Executors of Estate of John
Handley, Mears Building, Scranton Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16

The club receiving the greatest
number of votes will be awarded
ten complete uniforms. comprising
fine shirt, pants, cap, belt and
stockings, made to order by c. NJ.
Florey, the sporting goods dealer OF
222 Wyoming avenue. They will be
or the best style and equal to the
uniforms of any Eastern league
club.
This vote will be confined exclu-
sively to clubs Of Lackawanna, Luz
zerne, Wayne, Susquehanna, Mon
roe, Bradford and Wyoming coun-
ties. The winning club will be an
nounced Saturday, June 26. Send
ballots to Sporting Editor, The Trib-
une The time is short. Better be-
gin now.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
Killed BY Lightning.

Wilkes-Ba June 15.-fJohn Kres-
kowski, a Polish laboreIr, employed
by the Susquehanna Coal company at
Nanticoke, while engaged in unload
ing timber from a car this evening,
was struck by lightning and Instant
ly killed. He was married and leaves
a family.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
Killed MhiIs Dlunk.

Tyrone, June 1E-Lut4 Levitt fell
from a freight tain neaI Upton early
this morning anq was inBtantly killed,
his body being Almost seHered in two.
The young man Was inl Tyrone yes
terday in attendance at \ be circus, and
on his way home Ia 5sllwood. He
was intoxicated. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
CHIROPODIST AND MANICURE

rORNS, BUNIONS AND INGROWING
~ nails cured without the least pain or
drawing blood. Consultation and advice
given free. L. M. HETZEL, Chiropodist,
$50 Lackawanna avenue. Ladies attended
at their residence If desired. Charges moder-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
CYCLING LAWS In
EUROPEAN LANDS
Those Of Germany Not Unlike Those Of
This Country.
coURTlNd AwHEEL is RESTRICTED

Riders MAY Travel Side by Side Only
When 1t Does Not Interfere with
Traffic-- wheel Must Bear Name,
Address and Occupation of owner.
Police Given Almost Absolute Au-
thority--Fow English wheels Are
Shipped to American Market.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
The Agent Disnpneared.

Allentown, June ia man giving
the name OF b. Schuessler obtained
from 81 to IS from seventy-five people,
promising them positions as walters
at Atlantic City. Then he disappeared.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
CITY SCAVENGER.

CHAS. COOPER, CITY SCAVENGER.
~ All orders promptly attended to, day or
night. All the latest appliances. Charges
reasonable. TO Scranton street. House,
1925 Washburn street.
A BBRIGGS CLEANS PRIvY VAULTS
n. and cess pools; no odor. Improved
pumps used. A. BRIGGS, Proprietor.
Leave orders 100 N. Main ave-, or Eckes'
drug store, corner Adams and Mulberry.
Telephone 6O4O.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.

rTHE FINDER OF MY PoCKETBOoK,
l. which missed at the d., L. & w. II. II.
depot on Saturday, containing money and
papers, will be paid the above reward for the
return of the pocket book and papers without
the money. WIN. Il. SMITH, rooms A, 8 and
q, Commonwealth h Building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
SUMMER BOARDING.


NNTANTED-BOARD FOR 8 MONTHS IN
w country, within 10 miles from Scran-
ton, for man, wife and two children, o and o
yeBrs of age. Address, with terms, etc,
LONGACRE, Tribune Office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
"A
Deluge''

"I was simply deluged
with them," was the re-
ply of a we'll known bus
mess man, when asked
how many replies he re-
ceived from a TRIBUNE
WANT ADV. Try them;
you'll say the same thing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16

ENINE CENTRAL LOTS ON ADAMS, JET
Il ferson, Madison and Monroe avenues are
rapidly going at lower prices than Scranton
citizens Will ever see again. A few good ones
are left at 10 minutes walk from postoffice.
These are valuable and superior lots, and are
EOR SALE-DESIRABLE LOT, WITH
Il house on rear, 81S N. Washington ave.
nue.; owner leaving city. COL Quincy ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16

JITANTED-A JOB AT ASSISTANT
| w bookkeeping or will work in grocery
store; with experience. Address c. F., 626
| Cedar avenue. ....
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16

A STEADY MAN, WILLING TO MAKE
N himself generally useful wishes posi-
ton, and in return would give his services as
cornetist in church work on the Sabbath.
Address NJ EZZO, Tribune offlce.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16

Q SITUATION WANTED-BY A BOY Is
- years Of age, 10 work in a restaurant as
waiter, or any honorable work Address III.
" M, 1902 Jackson street, city,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16

CITUATION WANTED-BY A YOUNG
- married man, sober and has good habits,
90 years. Address ARLIE LIFTS, Tribune
office.
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ONE CENT? WORD ADLETS.
REAL ESTATE.
Advs. Under This Head One Cent Word.


DOUBLE CORNERS--A DOUBLE CORNER
~ has specific value: There are not
mans good ones LEFT in Scranton. A double
corner means 90 feet on the avenue and 100
feet on the street. For gentleman's place
with ample grounds, residence, stables, and
unobstructed views and light II is just the de-
sderatum. For investment in rows of build
ings or double houses 1t presents all that you
want Call for circular, map and informa-
tion, JONES, 311 Spruce street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16

A YOUNG MAN WITH BUSINESS EX-
"A perience and q small amount OF capital
Is looking for a situation or business opening.
Address j, II. T., this office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16

nor RENT-lOl SPRUCE STREET, o
II rooms; improvements, HACKETT,
l25 Washington avenue.
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i bookkeeper, clerk, or otfiGE&6fxYl4
Can furnish good reference if.6Ek2H ~
dress, BLANCHE, General A6{EH&3&X p &
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16

EOR RENT-FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING,
II No. 1873 Wyoming avenue, next to Dime
Bank; will be entirely remodeed, furnished
with elevator and made suitable for apart
ment store. Inquire OF j. N. RICE, Mears
Building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16

nor RENT-FURNISHED, CONNECT
II ing parlor and bedroom. 800 Franklin
avenue.
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CITUATIoN TO DO WASHING AND
- ironing at home or go out by the dav
cleaning offices or stores. Call or address ~
b., 337 North Sumner avenue. EXl
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
SITUATIONS WANTED.

YOUNG LADY WOULD LIKE POSITION
i as child's nurse: best of references. Ad-
dress G. s., 20, Butler Alley, Wilkes Barre.
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AGENTS WANTED.

ny INTANTt agents TO SELLTHE BEST
ot w silvt ,olish in the world II. w, SI-
,o ,o | MONDS, 4 Sixth street, Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16

A REFINED MIDDLE-AGED LADY DE-
N sires a position as housekeeper, COM
panion or nurse; willing to go in country or
abroad. Can furnish best New York City or
Scranton references. Address, MRS. Il. q.
care Tribune.
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ENGLISH GIRL WANTS PLACE AS
Il nurse, second girl or to do light house
work; no objection to the country.
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A sLAVONIC YOUNGA
| "A sition in store or .
Understands English
guages, Address, j.
Business College, Sc
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M. G1. sIMoNS, Attorney.
Honesdale, June IA, 1851
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31
Too Much to swallow

A Kansas City minister recently
created a sensation by delaring in the
pulpit that when Il young man reached
the age uf - and il still unmarried he
should be taxed 800. If he is Il bach
elOr at - he should be taxed 500. and
the tax should be increased ut the rate
of 500 year until the manis 30 years
old. Then. if not yet married. he
ought to be put in the penitentiary.
The taxing method is an old plan of
promoting matrimOny and was tried
in Maryland as far back as l754. when
bachelors were taxed along with other
Injuries. But it is doubtful if such an
aid toward promoting matrimony
would have the concurrence of the
women themselves. y Chicago woman
dissented decidedly from the Kansas
City minister remarks and said that
from 22 to - years of age Il young
man ought To be going into society,
and from p to 30 he should be putting
himself in position to buy Il pair of
shoes every month without becoming
bankrupt. At 30 years of age he is
eligible and will almost always soon
marry. but if he is unmarried at b no
sensible woman ought to have him.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31
Millions IN Beer.

The value of the products of Mil
waukee breweries in 1896 would make
435 tons of silver dollars. which. load
ed upon wagons. one ton each and al
lowing fifty feet of space for each
wagon, would make procession of
silver laden wagons ten and nine.
tenths miles long. If those dollars
were laid out in a row edge to edge,
they would make line 800 2-3 miles
long. If stacked up in a single stack
the pile would be little over p 10
miles high. Spread out upon the
ground, edgeto edge, theywould cover
a five-acre field, or make a silver dol
lar sidewalk four feet wide. nine and
one-fourth miles long. If man were
to count this pile of dollars at the rate
of $50 a minute, working eight hours
day, it would take him $50 days. two
and one-half hours to count them.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31
Missouri Was In 1t.

New Madrid MissOurian: 1t was
generally supposed by everyone here
abouts that by ''The Lower st. Fran
els Levee District was meant that
portion of the district below the Ar
kansas line, and that New Madrid and
Pemiscot counties would get none of
the benefits of the 81 200 set apart by
the river commission for the Lower
st. Francis District. " But We are in
formed that the commission intended
the 81, 900 for repairing and extend
ing the st. Francis district of both
Missouri and Arkansas. and that work
will commence at the upper part of the
levee near PIT. Pleasant, and the levee
will be raised all along to a uniform
height of three feet above high water
mark, and the cuts and gaps all filled.
This will be 4 great help to, and give
employment to, many unemployed per-
sons, as well as greatly strengthen the
levee and better protect it against high
water. We have not heard when work
will commence.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31
SHOT DOWN BY A NEGRO.
William Burns Kills His Wife and
seriously Wounds Il Constable.

| BENTON. Mo. July 2i.-Wm. Burns,
colored. shot down his wife and an
otficerwhowa with her about 10 clock
I this morning at Commerce. Burns has
. been abusing the woman ever since be
married her. three years ago, but re-
/ Gently he has been so violent that she
was forced to leave home. She con-
| cludCd to-day to 90 to Charleston,
to go home for her clothing, as Burns
had threatened TO Kill her, so she pre-
vailed upon Constable John Watson
to accompany her for protection.
When they reached the yard Burns
came III from the street. picked up a
shotgun in the house, and without "A
word fired Il load of turkey shot into
tire Consta BILE. Then turning around
he shot his wife in the back as she was
running away, killing her instantly.
He was 50 close To both victims that
they were powderburned.
Watson escaped with seven shots in
his left groin. while Il large hole, ,
inches across, shows where the shot
struck the woman. Thirty-two of them
came through her body and out ut her
left breast. An inquest was held and
verdict returned holding Burns re-
sponsibie for her death. He surrend
ed Immediately after the shooting, and
was brought here for safe-keeping and
locked in Jail. He says he intended
to kill his wife. but had no intention
of shooting the officer.
There was talk of lynching Burns,
those of mis- own race being wrought
up over the coid-blooded murder. and
Il leader was all that was wanting at
the time. Burns was hustled on the
train. which disregarded signals to
stop. Everything is quiet here, but
there is some probability that he will
meet early punishment for his crime.
Watson is resting easy. and his doe
tor thinks he is not dangerously in
jured.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31
THE MAN WITH THE MASK.
\ Maine Quarryman Had His Face
BloHn on.


Blown on.
A mysterious figure, with an inde-
scribable atmosphere of horror about
it. may BE- seen in a quarry at North
Jay, Me.
II is that of Il workman, who wears
perpetually IA black mask. He does
his work almost like any other man,
but never utters a word. The men
move about him and speak to him and
behave as if he differed limo wise from
one of them.
But the stranger, when he sees this
silent man with black mask in place
of a face, feels cold chill run down
his back. The few visitors who have
seen him will never forget their ex-
perience.
The truth is that he has no face. His
name is John Macdonald. Ten years
ago. when he was working at his pres
ent trade, he fell a victim to terrible
blasting accident.
by dynamite struck him. His face was
literally blown off. Eyes, nose, teeth
and large portion of both jaws were
carried away.
1t seemed a miracle that he should
live, but he was man of splendid
physique, and he did. The pain. the
exhaustion, the slow healing of these
terrible wounds would have killed a
dozen ordinary men. The doctors had
a liberal education in treating him.
They had better opportunity thar
occurs once in century of studyieg-
the nerves, anatomy and pathology OF
a living human head.
The threads of flesh and skin that
surrounded the wound were closed as
we'll as possible over the great gap.
the patient had practically recovered,
the sight was sickening. If MacDon-
aid had gone abroad with that awful
scar in place of face, with the shat
tered bones OF the Jaws and nose hall
exposed. he would have Mortified all
persons with a vestige of sensibility.
He would doubtless have excited pity.
but it would have been a miserable
thing to do.
y mask of black cloth was made for
him. 1t extends from the top of the
forehead to the throat and is strapped
on securely in two places, above the
ears and around the throat. 1t serves
both to spare the feelings of others
and to protect the scar
The mask follows roughly the out
lines of a face. leaving depressians
for the eyes. nose and hole for the
mouth. He is able to masticate food
slightly with the remains of his jaw.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31
DYING From Constant Sleep.

JOPLIN. Mo-. July 2S.-A sleeping
woman is one of the mysterious feat
ures of the Jasper County poor farm.
Three weeks ago Mrs. Pink Dyas was
taken to the County Hospital at the
poor farm for treatment and attention.
She was affected with some strange
nervous ailment which puzzled the
physicians. She slept constantly, and
could be aroused only with the great
est difficulty.
She has been sleeping ever since,
and is gradually wasting. away, de-
spite the efforts of the bestphysicians.
She can occasionally be kept awake
long enough to drink glass of milk,
which is about the only nourishment
she can take. While awake she is
perfectly rational, but it is impossible
for her to remain awake longer than
two or three minutes at time.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31
Webster Davis Invited TO speak

WASHINGTON, d. c., July 2S.-As-
sistant Secretary of the Interior Davis
has accepted an invitation to deliver
an address at the Stanton memorial
exercises to be held at Steubenville, o.,
on August 24. y delegation of Steub-
enville citizens called upon the Presi-
dent to urge him to be present and
make the principal speech, but he was
forced to decline. 1t was the Presi-
dent who suggested Secretary Davis
to the committee.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31
Promoted TO Paducah

Mr.. y. II. Meyers. who has been our
efficient agent here for the 1. c. rail-
road, and before the purchase. for the
c. o. " 5. w. for the past two years.
has recently been promoted to local
freight agent, at an increased salary
and stationed atPaducah. Mr.. Meyers
and his most estimable wife, who was
formerly of Paducah, have made ii
host of friends here who are truly sor-
ry to see them leave. Mr.. Meyers is
one of the most accommodating and
genial men it has been our pleasure to
meet, and while We give his successor.
Mr.. BARLEY, of Central City, hearty
welcome, will miss Mr.. Meyers
Princeton. Ky. Banner.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31
MISSOURI GOLD FIELDS.
Company Formed To Work the Dig
gings in Montgomery County.

NEW FLORENCE. No. July 22.-At
present it seems as if the southern part
of Montgomery County will become
noted for its gold mines. For years
the general impression has prevailed
that the range of small mountains
traversing the county contained gold.
Various parties have spent days in
search of the precious metal. The
discovery reported yesterday was made
by son of NJ. \. Bibb. the hardware
merchant. of Americas, small ham
let on Dry Fork Creek. This ore was
found in small drain. and is sup
posed to have washed down from the
bluff. Prof. Swallow. of Fulton. Mo.
as well as Prof BrOadhead. profess
or of geology at the state university.
have assayed the find. They pro-
nounce it gold and of much value. The
land upon which it was found belongs
to j. S. FitZhugh, and he. with NJ. \.
Bibb and others, has organized a com
pany to begin prospectingand mining.
Work in this direction began yester-
day. This section of Montgomery
County is very hilly and broken with
frequent gulches through the larger
hills. Several metals have been found.
Fire clay exists in abundance. This
chain of hills is along the Missouri
River, prong following up LOurie
River and Dry Fork Greek. Among
these hills is the historical Devils
Backbone.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31
NOT GAMBLING DEVICES.
Judge McAfee's Ruling Regarding
Slot Machines at springfield. Mo.

SPRINGFIELD. Mo-, July 26.-The
July term of the Greene County Crlm-
inal Court opened to-day, and in his
instructions to the grand jury Judge
McAfee created much surprise by hold
ing that slot machines are not gamb-
ling de sices. The court instructed the
grand jury to not return any indict-
ments forthe operation of the emachines,
as such bills would be held invalid.
This decision is provoking much
comment, particularly among the
church people, as the Ministers Alli-
ance opened an anti-saloon and gam
bling crusade here last spring, and
almost every pulpit in Springfield has
been preaching against the slot ma
chine since that time. Sunday after
noon union meetings were begun in
many churches to agitate the question
of temperance and good morals. and
then followed the organization OF a
civic federation. whose chief aim was
the suppression of the slot machine.
For weeks at every meeting of the
City Council the Law and Order Lea
que. an organization of ministers, ap-
peared in a body and asked the Mayor
to have the ordinances against gamb-
ling and the illicit sale of whisky en-
forced. About seventeen slot ma
chimes are running in this city, and
the ministers, despairing of any rem
edy through the municipal authorities,
had hoped that the Criminal Court
would so interpret the statutes as to
suppress these devices.
Judge McAfee instructed the grand
jury to inquire into the records of the
County Court and find out why the
County Surveyor had been paid sal
AIRY several hundred dollars in excess
of the compensation allowed that Off,
Ger for his services al road commission
er.
The court informs the jury that had
the surveyor been employed every day
of the year as road commissioner he
could not have earned half the money
which the records show he has re-
ceived.