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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
NOTES OF THE RING.

Spike Sullivan has accepted an offer OF
81 600 to meet Frank Erne, of Buffalo, on
June %.
Tommy White has agreed to make an
other match with Eddy Curry at l26
pounds for $500 side.
Frank Craig, the Coffee Cooler, and Joe
Steers have been matched to box ten
rounds at the National Sporting club, Lon
don, on May 81.
Colonel John Hopkins says he will back
Tommy Tracy against Tommy Ryan for
the we.terweight championship of the
world for 700 Colonel Hopkins says
that Tracy's defeat at the hands OF Ryan
two months ago was due to lack of condi-
tlon on the part of the Australian. lie
said that Tracy had been quite i'll and
unable to train properly for the tight, but
insisted on keeping the engagement as he
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While such items may be submitted in
good faith, The Tribune has no means
of knowing their truth or falsity.
The Small Potatoes, of Sand Banks,
challenge the Carbon Street Senators
for a game Saturday at . o'clock. Ed
die Kcarney, captain.
The West Side Athletics accept the
challenge of the Nonpariels and will
play them May !6. Thomas Tielney,
manager.
The Carbon Street Senators challenge
the Jolly Nine to a game Sunday on
the Sand Banks grounds. Answer
through The Tribune. Walter Toole,
captain.
The HickOries of Jermyn will not be
able TO play the NOnpariels of Price
burg on the 10th, but would like to
play them on the 18th on the Jermyn
grounds. Please answer if date is sat
isfactory We also challenge the Nom
pariels of Dunmore for the 21st on
Jermyn grounds. Answer in The Tri-
bunc. p. J. Mcdonald. manager
McGerry's Indians will play No. 16
school Saturday morning. May Is, on
Gammon's hill at $50 o'clock. Willie
McGerry, manager; James Duffy, cap
tain.
The Dodgers, of Old Forge, challenge
any club in Lackawanna county, the
West Side Athletics or the Lacka-
wannas preferred, Answer through
The Tribune. Hughey McPeake, man
ager; II. Williams, captain.
The Alerts, of the West Side, chal-
lenge any club in the city under 16
years of age to a game on Mullen's S
field May 16 at 10 a. m. return game
will be given in the afternoon, the
West Side Sunsets or the Carbon Street
Senators preferred. Answer in The
Tribune. j. Phillips, captain.
The West Side Browns and the st.
Thomas college base ball club will
play at Athletic park Saturday at $3.50
p. m. The Browns makeup will be
as follows: j. Jeffers, cf.; II. Durkin,
| ss.; T. Geiss, 3b.; A. McHugh. Oh; T,
Thomas, lb.; G.. Davis, c.; T. Davis, If.
j. Jones, rf.; II. Allen, p; S. Markwick
| manager.
The West Side Browns accept the
challenge of the Taylor Reds for We'd
nesday at o'clock. Stephen Mark
wick, manager.
The West Side Stars accept the chal-
lenge of the Walnut Street Stars for
May 16 on the Balla head grounds.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
ADJUSTMENTS THEIR THEME.
Among Other Things York Ministers
Oppose Sunday Bicycling.

York, May 11.-At the Ministerial as
sociation meeting today in the Young
Mems Christian association building
several additional were elected.
a paper on The Relation of the Chris
tan Ministry to Popular Amusements"
was read by Rev Richard Hinkle, of
the First Methodist church.
1t was a general condemnation of the
theater, card playing. dancing and
other popular amusements a general
discussion ensued by the ministers in
general, who indorsed its sentiments.
Several of the ministers went fur
ther and condemned foot ball and base
ball, and more especially bicycle riding
on Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
WANTED BOYS TO FIRE A STORE.
A Merchant Sent to Jail for Soliciting
Bows TO Commit Arson.

Hollidaysburg, May 1l.-Robert 3.
Hutchinson, proprietor of a large dry
goods establishment at Ripple, this
county, was fined $50 and sent to Jail
for six months by the Blair county
courts today for solicitation to commit
arson.
He persuaded Frank Bowden and
Frank Moore, two boys, to attempt to
burn the store of Pheasant & Wagner
his competitors. The boys were sent
to the Huntingdon reformatory.
Hutchnson's case will be appealed to
the Supreme court. His attorneys claim
that solicitation is not an indictable
offense in Pennsylvania.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
TRACKING A SWINDL Err.
Fake Solicitor Claims to Give Away
Pictures of Archbishop Ryan.

Pittsburg, May 1.-THE Pittsburg po-
lice are looking for a swindlcr who has
been working a subscription game in
the East End. He claims to be repre-
senting the Philadelphia Catholic
Standard and Times, Offering as a boz
nus to subscribers a picture of Arch
bishop Ryan and a communion chest.
He has victimized several East Lib
erty residents, the Philadelphia paper
having declared him a fraud.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12

Houtzdale, May 1.-THE 2-year-old
child Of J. d. Sprout, of this place, fell
into a large wash kettle partly filed
with water, face forward, across the
edge of the kettle, its face being par
TALLY submerged in the water. Neigh
bors passing thought the child was
looking into the kettle. but, investiga-
tion being made, the child was found
to be dead.
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Sandy Lake, May 11.-One of the
horse thieves who have been operating
in Meadville was captured by Deputies
Keith, Humes and Reagle, of Mercer,
last night in a house in Millidgeville
and taken to the Mercer jail this morn
ing. He was a stranger and refused
to give his name. They have stolen
nine horses in Meadville.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12

Doylestown, May 1.-THE largest flag
pole in the United States-over 176 feet
long and 80 inches in diameter at the
base-will soon be erected in Doyies-
town. Dr. Swazlander had it made at
cost of $1,000 by David Baird, of
Camden; n. j. The doctor to whom it
will be shipped in few days, will pre-
sent it to the town.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
STRICKEN AT PRAYER.
Aged Easton Citizen Dies During
Mnrn;nu nayntsnna

Aged Easton Citizen Dies During
Morning Devotions.
Easton, May 11.-John Martin. n we'll
known citizen of this place, who by a
long life of frugality acquired consid-
erable property, died suddenly yester-
day morning, supposedly while paying
the morning devotions, as he was a
devout Catholic.
He had arisen, dressed, and gone
down stairs to the room where he usu-
ally conducted his devotions. Soon af-
ter his family heard him calling for
help and on running into his room
found him trying to reach a sofa He
died soon after, aged rs years. A wife
and two children survive
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12

LewistoWn, May 1l.-Dr. ]. c. Cum
mings, formerly of this place, was
lodged in jail here today on charge
of forgery. The amount is about 5000.
He was arrested in Minneapolis, Mimi,
and brought here by Detective Murray,
of Philadelphia
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
Inauiring for Dead Mans Heirs.

Reading, May 11.-Register George
Miller has received letter from an
insurance agent at Sante Fe asking
for the heirs of Edward Fenstermacher,
who died at that place a week ago,
leaving some property. He is supposed
10 have left this country in 1851.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
SORRY HE DIDN'T PAY.
Chased Lawyer and Constable,
Then Loses His License.

Hollidaysburg, May 11.-Michael Car
roll, a prominent Blair county hotel
man and the proprietor Of the Central
hotel at BellwOod, armed himself with
a revolver and chased a lawyer and a
constable out of his establishment last
week. because they had persistently
dunned him for a debt.
' Today the court revoked Carroll 8
hotel license, holding that he was an
unfit person to keep hotel.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
LrndyilIe Coal Mine Sold.

Sharon, May 11.-Peter l.. Kimberly,
of this place, has disposed of his fam
Gus Leadville coal mine, in Ohio, to j.
n. Mcclure, also of Sharon, for 81, 900.
In addition to a thick vein Of coal, il
also contains a large vein Of black
band" iron ore,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
Merchant Hutchinson Sentenced.

Hollidaysburg, May 11.-Robert 3.
Hutchinson, the leading merchant Of
Ripple, was sentenced today to pay $50
fine and so to iail for six months for
solicitation to commit arson. Hutchi-
son hired two men 20 burn the store of
Pheasant & Wagner, his rivals in busi-
ness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
weIshmen viii Welcome Him.

JohnstCwn, May 11.-William Reese,
of Wales, is making tour of this
country and will visit Johnstown in the
near future. He is over so years Of
age and has a number of relatives here
and Will be heartily welcomed by the
Welsh people in general.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
Both Were Thirsty.

Greensburg, May lin criminal
court todav Charles Eisaman, of Lat
robe, wes convicted of stealing cider
and sentenced to term in jail, Red
dy" Smith, noted character Of the
same town, was sent to the work house
for five months for stealing beer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
Ore Diggers Stop Work.

Reading, May 11.-Many of the ore
diggers round RothrOcksville and vic
unity, who are working in the ore beds,
have stopped work, as the wages have
been reduced to 60 and even to so cents
a day. They say they cannot support
their families on these wages.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
FISHERMEN PERPLEXED.
Wonder if They Can Legally Fish for
Bass on SUNDAY.

Harrisburg, May 11.-Under the pres
ent law bass fishing begins May 80,
the change having been made from
June l few years ago, through the
instrumentality of w. l.. Powell, of
this city, a former member of the state
fish commission, in order that Memoir
ial Day holiday might be taken ad-
vantage of by those who had no
chance TO fish any other day during
the season.
AS May 80 falls on Sunday this year,
the fishermen are wondering whether
they will be violating the law if they
cast their lines Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
Injured and Robbed.

Reading, May IA man was found
wandering round the streets with a
terrible cash in the side of his head
from which blood was flowing. He re-
ported that he had been knocked down
near the Askew bridge at an early
hour and robbed of so.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
EXPLOSION STARTLES GUESTS.
WOrkmen Seriously Scalded by Es.
Gaping steam at Reading,

Reading, May 11.-Whlc the guests
of the Mansion house were at dinner
today they were startled by a terrific
explosion in the cellar, the force Of
which shook the building and whose
report could be heard through the
whole block.
one of the large steam boilers was
being altered and accidently exploded.
Fred Ginter, one of the workmen, re-
ceived the full force of the escaping
steam in his face and body and was
very seriously scalded. No serious
damage was done.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
GirI,s Neck Was broken.

Curwensville, May 11.-Dora Smith,
daughter of Sidney and Rosa Smith,
of Bloom township, about three miles
west of here, was thrown from a wagon
this forenoon and instantly killed, her
neck being broken,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
Killed by Tightening.

Cory, May 11,-While out in the field
near his home yesterday Charles
Blanchard, living about five miles east
of this city, was struck by lightning
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
New Castle Grocer Disappears.

New Castle. May 11.-Michael Kis.
sick, a West New Castle grocer has
mysteTiously disappeared. He left
home suddenly over a week ago, since
which time not the slightest trace Of
him can be found.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
BASE BALL UNIFORM CONTEST.

Something like $500 votes were re-
ceiVed yesterday, an indication of the
strife to win The Tribunes three am
ateur base ball prizes. The vote at
o'clock last night was:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
CHIROPODIST AND MANICURE,

\NN>H>o>"ON~Nc>>o1>NS
rORNS, BUNIONS AND 1NGROW1NG
~ nails cured without the least pain or
drawing blood. Consultation and advice
given free Il. NJ. HETZEL, Chiropodst,
$50 LaCkawanna avenue Ladies attended
at their residence IL desired. Charges moder-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
LEGAL.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Advs. Under This Head One Cent Word,
ENIRST-CLASS GROCERY BUSINESS.
i Stock and fixtures. Doing over $4,000
per month Best location In n town of $4,000
population. Largo profits; small expense.
Cash required down, $4,000; must sell quick,
going in other business. For full particulars
inquire of II. N. PATRICK, 33l North
Washington avenue, Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12

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, ;ke sporting goods dealer of
300 wyoming avenue. They Will be
OF the best style and equal TO tho
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, 1897-05-12

cunning can cut out a very exciting
scent" by going through a wood, crossing
a hedge, or wading stream, thus at the
same time giving the dogs "breather."
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and instantly killed. His son, who was
with him, was found unconscious, but
hopes are entertained for his recovery.
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NOTICE.
MIDWIFE.

Advs. Under This Head One Cent a Word.
-~N~-~D~~-~y~- ~-~C-~~(-@~
MRS. GABLE, GRADUATED MIDWIFE;
burn street.
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CITY SCAVENGER.

THAS. COOPER, CITY SCAVENG GER.
u All orders promptly attended to, day or
night. All the latest appliances. Charges
reasonable. 719 Scranton street. House,
638 North Washington avenue.
A BBRIGGS CLEANS PRIVY VAULTS
n. and cess pools; no odor. Improved
pumps used. A. BRIGGS, Proprietor.
Leave orders 100 n. Main ave, or Eiclles'
drug store, corner Adams and Mulberry.
Telephone 0O4O.
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LOST.
ADV. Under This Head One Cent a Word.


7 OST-BETWEEN LINDEN STREET
II and Prescott avenue; package contain
ing black brussels; net and brown corduroy;
finder will please leave at PHELPS DRUG
STORE.
I OST-A MOOLIE COW, g YEARS OLD,
l. liberal reward will he paid to person re-
turning same to EAGAN & son, 52O Ollve
street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
REAL ESTATE.

Advs. Under This Head One Cent a Word.
nor SALE-LOT AT $500; ALSO ONE AT
i $3.50, Green Ridge, suitable for n home;
easy terms 10 quick buyer. c. p. JADWlN,
Old POstottiCe Building.
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WANTED.

AdvS. Under This Head One Cent a Word.
yNyANFED-A SECOND HAND REFRIG.
w orator for store use. 1860 North
Washington avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
AMATEUR BALL NOTES.

Notice-Thc Tribune will not publish
notices of forfeited amateur games.
While such items may be submitted in
good faith, The Tribune has no means
of knowing their truth or falsity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
SITUATIONS WANTED.

y~~O~N~~NNNNS0S~~~NNN ~NNN~NrN~~N0Nr~"SN|SN~~Nr
G. CITUATION WANTED-BY A YOUNG
y man as teamster or any other kind OF
work. Address j. T., Tribune office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12

WANTED WORK-BY EXPERIENCED
w woman; can do all kinds Of work; can
give the best of reference. Address F., Trib-
une Office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12

CITUATION WANTED - BY A GOOD
- girl; will work AT any kind ofhouSowOrki
can furnish good references. Address KATE
DRONKONSkI, 31S Second street, city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-15

and all West Virginia railroads during
the summer.
There is no better place on earth for
the treatment of those who are afllict-
ed with the liquor, morphine, cocaine
or tobacco habits and nervous affec-
tons than at Addison. 1t is quiet and
away from those one is accustomed to
meet. and in addition to permanent
cure the waters are of great physical
benefit. The treatment given is of a
vegetable nature, containing nc gold
or strychnine, and is graded 70 suit each
case. that no possible injury can come
from the treatment. Many patients
have been treated here, and not a sim
gle case has returned to their former
habits. and every cure Is a glowing
testimonial of its worth. The physic-
lar in charge is a we'll known West
Virginian. and numbers among his
friends the best people in the State.
Three weeks is the length of time taken
in giving the treatment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-15
SISTERSVILLE.

SISTERSVILLE, W. Va, May IL
Charles Glib Carter, attorney for the
Carter On Company who has been in the
city for the past week, returned TO his
home in Titusville this afternoon.
p. a. Shanor. George Work and c. c.
Mccormick went out to Elk Fork this
morning to look after some business mat
ters they are each interested in.
Rev. Ownby, of St, Narys, was here
yesterday on business.
u. NJ. Stansberry, civil engineer for the
Carter Oil Company, left last evening
with his corps of men for points In Rit-
chic county, where they will do some
surveying.
Miss Annie Elder. who has been visit
ing in the East for the past two weeks.
returned home last evening.
W. II. Burns, local manager Of the Ma
tional Supply Company, went to Park
ersburg this morning on company bust
ness.
DR.. G. Wells spent the night with his
parents at Ben's Run
Bob Reakes, the well known wrestler,
who has been in the city for the past
week. left this morning for Huntington.
Mrs G. f. Work. who has been visiting
her parents in Bellaire, has returned
home.
Mr.. G. Chapman. president Of the Chap
man Sucker Pod Company, returned to
his home in Titusville this afternoon after
a short business visit here.
Mr.. NJ G. Tyler, of Spilmau, is in the
city In the interests of the Camden Clay
Company. a new plant recently built at
Camden on the Ohio, for the manufacture
of fine brick and thing.
The benefit given the Monarch Lodge
No Of X. of p. last evening by Mr.. and
Mrs Francis Labadie. prominent theatre
cal neople. with the assistance Of Edgar
Hennig, John Shanahan, Philip Young
man Dave White. VIII Nesbitt. Paul
F7alck and A. Lima Henrig. of Wheeling.
was an auspicuous performance, and was
listened 10 by crowded house. The play
which they produced was Damon and
Pvthias. Especial credit is due Miss \.
Iirra uennig. for the mastery manner in
which she played her character The
earnings of the affair are for the benefit
or the above named lodge, and quite
snug little sum was raised
Mr. and Mrs. J. f. Dolan went up to
their farm. near Padens' Valley. to spend
= few days. to breathe some good fresh
country air.
T J. Campbell went to Wheeling this
of,ornoon TO get a steam yacht which he
purchased there, and will float it here to-
night
Chas. Bisett went down the road this
afternoon in the interests Of his company
w. L. Hurd of Marietta, returned to his
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BELLAIRE.

George w. Williams, of Pipe Creek,
is under arrest, charged with counter
feiting. His arrest is due to charges
brought by Robert Mason, who is also
under arrest for the same offense. Con
stable Hazel made the arrest Thursday
on warrant sworn out by r. G. Nc
Gauffy and a hearing is set for Tues
day before Squire Mason.
How soon will that council commit
tee get to work at the numbering bust
ness so that Belliare may be reported
as being fully equipped to receive free
delivery?
Billy Schramm, the grocer, is getting
quite tidy about his home and is Civ
ing it a new coat of paint and fixing
things up in fine style.
The Memorial Gay committee OF
Spangler post are pretty busy now
making arrangements for Memorial
day. They have made arrangements
with Rev. Walden to preach memOr,
ial sermon for them on the evening OF
May 80 in the Christian church and all
old soldiers. sailors and marines are
cordially invited.
]. II. Beard, Of Belmont, was in the
city Friday and dined at the Windsor.
]. w. Mayors, of New Martinsville,
w. Va. and John Carlisle, of st. Glars
vile. took in our city yesterday and put
up at the Hotel Anderson.
A. B. Minemeyer, student from the
Allegheny Theological seminary, was
seeing friends in Bellaire Friday.
Jerry Roach, one of the B. e o. Off
Gals. was in the city yesterday.
Charles Wassman went fishing yes
terday morning and returned with
fine string of bass.
Ed Alum has accepted the agency
for the Mount Hope nurseries of New
York.
Richard Heslop is able to get out
again after his tumble out of buggy.
The district convention OF the
Knights of ST. John will take place at
Marietta on May 81 and parade will
be one of the features. The Bellaire
knights will go down and take an ac-
tive part.
Hackett's band will play at the lay
ing of the corner stone Of the st. MI
chaels Catholic church at EGgington's
lane ON Nav 80. They will accompany
the Wheeling and Bernard divisions OF
the A. o. H.
The Epworth league Of the South
Bellaire church will meet Tuesday ev-
ening and reorganize and elect officers
for the ensuing year. All interested
are invited.
officer Lynskey is sick and Mike
O'NeaI has been filling his station.
Mike Welsh has returned to his home
on Gravel Hill. He has been working
in a glass house in GAINESVILLE for some
time.
Rellaire musicians are popular and
successful. They are called for all about
in the surrounding towns. The X. of P.
orchestra will furnish the music for the
ST. Clairsville commencement.
Mrs. Frances Shanefelt. who has been
sick for the last month or more, is now
much better.
w. s. Richardson wife and two sons
of CIarjngton. are visiting here.
Miss Lizzie Brown. a very pleasant
Young lady from Paramount, W. Va
IS visiting in the Third ward
Mrs. Krebo paid quite lengthy visit
with her son John on Rose Hill. but
has returned to her home at Newark.