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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
VOTE VERY CLOSE
OUT IN COLORADO
Both Sides Claim the Victory
and Neither Puts Its Fig
ureS Very High.

DENVER, Nov. IA light vote is re-
ported from the State on Supreme Judge.
the only State officer TO be elected. Bet
ting on the result is Sl0O 10 $75 in favor of
Gabbert Pop.-D. against Hayt r.
Silver-R.
Returns from the ate are very meager.
There is no chance to compare the vote
with that of last year. as there was fusion
then between Silver Republicans and
Democrats against the Populists, while
now the Republicans (administration) and
Silver Republicans are joined against a
com blnatlon Of the Democrats ami Popu-
lists. Both sides eiaim victory, but
neither claims over 5000 majority.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
DE GRAFT CONVICTED.

Found Guilty of Trying to Sell Police
Force Appointments.
Samuel J. de CRAFT was convicted of OBJ.
tanning money by false pretenses by jury
in Judga Wallace's court yesterday.
De Graaff is a bright young man who
promised Mrs. Michael Healy 10 obtain
her husband an appointment on the police
force, but said that he needed some
money to satisfy the pull with
certain prominent officials and politicians,
At first he called for only $50 to take
Judge Hebbard. John T. Dare and som 9
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
VIR GINA DEMOCRATS
ARE VERY APATHETIC,
Still They Have Carried the
State b. Any Majority
They Nav Need.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 2.-The election
story in Virginia is briefly told. Although
there was unusual apathy. it is estimated
that the Democratic State ticket is elected
BIZ about $4,000 majority, and that the
Democrats have two-thrds OF the House of
Delegates and four-fifths of the Senate.
Barring enc little e, isode in Berkeley,
near Norfolk, growing out OF a Democratic
faciional fight, there was absolutely no
excitement. Neither party polled any
thing like full vote.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
SALT LAKE CITY
HAS AN ELECTION.
Something Slow About Re-
turns, but the indications
Are All One Way.

SALT LAKE, Nov. 2-Party workers
have been very active during the mnnci-
pa campaign, but it is believed a light
vote has been po.led.
There are five tickets in The field,
headed as follows: For Mavor, Doremus
R.. Dale D., Lawrence z. P, Clark Cit
Ref, Hasbrouck Soc. Lab.
AT the last reneral election the city
cava Mckinney 1868 and Bryan 13 713
At 10 o clock partial returns from thir-
tv-four precincts out of tfty-three give
Gale d. for Mayor plurality of $50.
At midnight reports from % precincts,
complete, out OF 50 precincts. give Clark,
Citizens Reform, for Mayor, e plurality
OF s votes over Dale D.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03

of their supervisorial friends to the the
ater, with little supper party a leT "aro
From time to time De GraaH ootasHet eneo
r,ore money until his total reached $430.
When Mrs. Healy found that her husoano
was not to be made q police man she asheo
for { e. return of her money. and When
De Graaff refused to refund she had MN
De CRAFTS defense was that he SOLD to
Mrs. Healy an interest in patent exte D.
trans tram ion, but The jury declined to ac-
cept his theory of the case.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
DIR. SWALLOW GETS
PLENTY OF VOTES.
Prohibition Candidate for
Treasurer of Pennsylvania
Makes a Strong Run,

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2.-Returns at
midnight from the State indicate that
DR.. 5. G. Swallow Prohibition candidate
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
Parlor desks.

To-day we want to tell you
about parlor desks as parlor
desks ought to be.
graceful : beau
tiful---an ornament to the
home.
Such desk is shown fairly we'll in the
picture.
Taparing French legs.
A Shell design, beautifully carved ont
by hand, enriches the oesk-lid.
Secret draWer-no handles.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
NEW TODAY
FEW TODAY
She Was Left
All Run Down With Kidnev
Trouble and a Cough.

Physician Advised Change of Gil
mate, but 1t Did Not Beneft-Hood's
Sarsaparilla Made Her Sound and
Well.
~ was taken with the grip which left
me all run down ano suffering with kid
ney trouble and severe cough. NV phv-
sician told M he tai done all he con id
for me and advised a change of climate. {
came to California, but did not get any
better. l read the statement of a Iadv
whose case was like mine and who had
been cured by Hood Sarsa parilla. : de-
cided to try it. Before l had taken half
of ths first bottle 1 saw it was do ng me
good. / kept on with the medicine and
am now sound and we'll rs woman of IS
could be.'' MRS. SUsANS. NORM, Amedee.
California. Remem ber
Hoods ssfffa esriiis
Is the oest-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for So.
Hoods Pills cure Liver Illss easy y,n to
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03

AS to prices. Dainty desks
in birdseye maple and other
fancy woods as low as 81
and $3.50.
DAINTY desks, understand.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drug.
qists re1und the money if it fails TO cure 2oc. :
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03

all probability been followed in many
cases to day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
HAMMAuY
CARRIES
new YORK
Continued from First Page.

ontintted from First Page.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
Diseases of Men.

Contagious Blood Poison driven forever from
the system All contracted ailments quickly
mas cred. Troubles which have become chroeic
or dangerous from nag!ec or bad treatment Gu ed
in ShOr lime
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
DUN MORE.

Miss Anna Brannng leaves today for
Wilkes Barre.
Mrs. Charles Bloes has returned from
Lake Winola,
R. N. Capwell of Dalton, is visiting
Mrs. Yeager, on Butler street.
Miss Della Williams has returned home
from Newton lake.
Miss May Heating and Miss Rose White,
of Pittston, are the guests of Miss Nellie
Horan, of Dudley street.
w. Swingle, of Riggs street, has ac-
cepted a position as car runner at John
sons colliery.
Mrs. Whitman, of Staten Island, who
has been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Palmer, returned to her no ne
yesterday.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. John Fletch, of
Pine street, girl.
L. d. Ames has returned to his home at
Hawley.
Miss Jenine Taft has returned home af-
ter visiting her father on Riggs street.
Misses Lille Wardell and Bessie Shep-
pard are fishing at Lily lake this week.
George Kuntz was required to shoot
his horse, which was struck by lightning.
The Misses Grace Stevens, May and
Bessie Winters returned from Factory
vile, where they have been visiting rela-
tiVes.
Eugene Washer and Frank Mcdonnell
out Mr.. Elhston, OF the Green Ridge
foundry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Greggs and fam
lily spent yesterday with William Eden.
Thompson Hall and Josh Hall, of Price
burg, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hall
Thornton, OF Drinker street.
The special meeting of the school board
was called to order at s o'clock last night
by Chairman Wilson. The minutes of The
preViC US meeting were read and adonted
Bills to the amount of $2,2ll.S0 were Or
dered paid, which amount includes 2,OO)
on cor tract of Flynn * Co. for new addi-
ton on No. 3 school Bids from Dunmore
Lumber company for repairing cutters
on No. school amounting to $50 and from
Union cash store for coppering same
amounting to $40 We're received and re-
ferred to committee consisting of Bron-
son and Murray. The committee on bonds
was continued A motion was passed
that bonds be delivered on Monday at .
o'clock August 16 to bidders at school
No l. A motion was pas sed to procure
warrant for collection of taxes as du-
| plicate was ready. 1t amounts as fol-
| lows: First ward, T,146.S5; Second ward
| $32i5,SS; Third ward, s5,G0S7i; Fourth
ward, %7l.Sl; Fifth ward, s4759i; Sixth
ward, $9Sc73l. Total amount, s26,255. A
motion was carried paying the secretary
cents name for making out duplicate,
| amounting to S92. A motion was carried
to procure desk to fiji room No. l2 in
| high school from Grand Rapids Furni-
| ture company, After voting twelve times
| on choice of candidate for assistant prin-
| clpal Charles S. Neimyer, a graduate of
| 'T from Lafayatte college, was chosen
| A motion was passed making vertical
| writing the standard in grades and in
| all the schools of the borough.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
NORTH SCRANTON.

Miss Elsie Shires, OF North Main ave-
nue., returned yesterday from Clarks
Summit.
Simon Culver and family have removed
to Taylor. whore Mr.. Culver has accepted
a position.
Mrs. William Jervis leaves this morning
for Lake Winola.
Miss Rosina Davies, the Welsh Evan
gelist, will preach Friday evening, August
10, in the Welsh Presbyterian church on
Wayne avenue.
Sarah Russell was arrested at the in
stance of Ann and Kate Hughes on the
charge of being a common scold and nuis-
ance. Mrs. Russell wss given hearing
last evening by Alderman Roberts and
was held in 5000 bail.
Daniel Silkman. a well-known resident
of this end lies critically i'll at his home
on North Main avenue. Mr. Silkman has
been a sufferer from bronchial trouble,
but not until last week did his ailment
reach serious phase.
Samuel Thornton, a young man resd-
ing on McDonough avenue, while playing
hand ball with a number Of companions
last evening near the Leggett's Creek
breaker, fell over pile of debris and rs
a result received a broken leg. He was
removed to his home, where the fracture
was reduced by a physician.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas jenkins, of Hol-
lister avenue, have returned from Nam
ticoke.
Miss Michala Smonson, of Hazards
| pond, who has been the guest of Miss
| Pearl Henry, of Green street, returned
yesterday.
Mrs. II. ]. Lee and Mrs. ]. NJ. Farringer,
who have been on an extended trip
| throughout the west, have returned
| Misses Mary and Bessie Mabey, of the
| Bristol House, entertained large num-
| Der of their friends last Monday evening
| In honor of Miss Annie Egan, lof Ply
| mouth, who has been their guest for some
| time. Dancing and games were indulged
| in to the hearts content after which re-
| freshments were served.
| Samuel Swingle, of Osterhouts store,
| is spending a vacation at the Thousand
| Islands.
| Mrs. Randolph Crippen of Dalton,
| called on friends in this end yesterday.
| William Kline, of William street, will
| remove with his family to Montrose
| where he has accepted a lucrative posi-
| tion.
George Silkman, of Church avenue, re-
| turned yesterday from an extended visit
| spent at Philadelphia and Atlantic city.
Mrs. Alfred Corwardine, of Spring
street, is seriously i'll.
The members of Cariodlawn lodge are
| requested to meet this evening to trans
act important business.
Captain r. j. Edwards has returned
from Atlantic City
Mrs. p. S. Boland and daughter are
spending a few weeks at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. James McDonough, OF
| West Market street, are entertaining Mrs
Patrick Lyons, of New York city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
We$t SIDE and City Suburban

a trip to Buffalo, Toronto and Niagara
Falls.
Rev. Thomas De Gruchy and family.
r. l., where they will spend a month.
Il. w. Davies, of South Main avenue,
is at Atlantic City.
The Misses Mamie Browning, Cassie
Harris and Mary Samuels, of Bellevue,
are sojourning at Lake Winola.
Miss Libbie Phillips, of Plymouth, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. II. II. Bamford,
of North Sumner avenue.
John Williams, of Rock street. is at
Lake Winola.
George Clarke, junior member of
Clarke Bros firm, accompanied by his
sister, Miss Jennie Clarke, is enjoying a
vacation in the Adirondacks.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Oberdorfer have
returned from their wedding jaunt, and
are at home to their friends in their
home on North Hyde Park avenue.
Mrs. T. j. Freeman and daughter,
Elizabeth, of Corbett avenue, ARE spend
ing few weeks at Lake Winola-
Mrs. A. b. Holmes, of South Main
avenue, is visiting friends in Elmira-
The Misses Anna and Cora Renchler,
of North Lincoln avenue, are at Lake
| Wirola.
Misses Jemima Jones and Mary A.
Watkins are spending a few weeks at
| Eckley.
William Hutton and family, of South
Sumner avenue, are Mt Asbury Park for
few weeks. Mr.. Hutton is visiting
his family for the summer from New
Buffalo. S. c., where he is engaged in
| the Iumbe business
| Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Jones, of WASH
burn street, are staying at Atlantic
| City.
Mrs. S. II. Hayden, of Philadelphia,
| has returned home from a visit with
| Mr.. and Mrs Charles E. MacGovern, of
| South Lincoln avenue.
| Miss Rose Bechtold, Of North Ninth
street, is spending a few weeks with
friends at Carverton, Pa.
Miss Amanda Twining, Of Swetland
street, is visiting at Sweet Valley, Pa.
Patrolman Thomas Jones, Mrs. Jones
and daughter Maude, left yesterday
morning for Asbury Park.
Mrs. John H. Jennings, of Cleve-
land, o., who has been visiting friends
and relatives here, has left for West
Fayette, N. Y.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
OBITUARY..

Lavinia A., the wife of Jesse Scott,
died at her home on Mill street. Peck
vile, yesterday morning, aged Is years IL
months and days. The deceased had
only been sick about eight days. The
cause of her death was heart failure
Mrs. Scott was born at Bethel, Sullivan
county, N. Y, and moved to Peckville
thirteen years ago. She was kind pa
rent, a devoted wife, and a good neigh
Dor. She Joined the Methodist church
twenty-eight years ago and has been a
devoted member. She leaves a husband
and five children, Mrs. Solomon Walters,
Mrs. John Decker, Mrs. Fred Snyder, Will
lie and Stella, who are living at home.
The funeral service will be held on Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock. The services
will be conducted at the house by Rev.
S. c. Smpkins. Interment will be made
at Prospect cemetery, Peckville.
Mrs. Michael Farley died yesterday
morning at her home on Railroad avenue,
after weeks illness. She is survived
by her husband, Michael Farley, and
three children, Patrick, James and May,
Farley. Announcement of funeral will
be made later.
The funeral of Paul ]. Keene, son of
T. ]. Keene, will take place at o'clock
this afternoon from the residence. Bu-
rial will be made in Washburn street
cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
BOARD OF TRADE MEETS.
Large Number Of Important Matters
Came Up for consideratiou...Two
Sites for Factories.

The West side board of trade met
in regular session last evening in their
new quarters In the West Side bank
building. The room set aside for the
use of the board has been tastily paint
ed, papered and furnished with proper
furniture. 1t is on the second floor in
the rear The meeting was opened at
SIS o'clock, with President A. B.
Holmes in the chair Secretary Joseph
Oliver read the minutes OF the previous
meeting, which were adopted.
In reference to the proposed pave on
Hyde Park avenue II. ID. Jones report
ed everything in shape for signatures.
Under manufactures President Holmes
stated that he had been further as
sured by Secretary Atherton, of the
Scranton board, that nothing positive
had been ascertained from the pros
pective factory in West Scranton. He
would however, keep in touch with
the affair and use his influence to bring
the factory to this side.
The board, by motion, concurred in
the action of the committee for pro-
curing rooms for the boards use. The
committee had secured the room in the
new bank building.
Acting on a suggestion by Mr.. Clarke,
a motion was made by II. ID. Jones to
the effect that communication should
be sent to the Scranton board of trade
stating that the West Side board of
trade has two sites to offer for factory
purposes, and desiring their co-opera-
ton in procuring factories for West
Scranton.
An order for s25 was drawn, by mo-
ton, upon the treasurer to pay c. E.
Daniels, ex-secretary of the board. The
board felt that this recognition of Mr..
Daniels efficient services for two years
was due him. Mr.. Daniels, who was
present rendered the board his appre-
citation of their act.
Some discussion occurred in reference
to the non-grade Of sidewalks on the
southerly side of Main street, between
Jackson and Price streets. Several
property owners have neglected to
bring their walks to grade. The matter
was referred to Secretary Oliver to
report at the next meeting.
Hon. j. II. Fellows expressed his
opinion that councils should stop pass
ing ordinances for the construction of
sewers until some, funds are obtainable
for the construction of a main sewer by
the city. There being no further bust
ness adjournment was made. -s
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
MINOR NEWS NOTES

Miss Ruth, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
David Reese, of North Hyde Park ave-
nue., was rendered a party by her par
ents on Monday evening in honor Of
the anniversary of her birthday The
guests present were Mrs. John James,
Mrs. Birch. Mrs. John Jones, Mrs. Har-
rington, Mrs. Ruth Lawrence, Mrs. FL
mer Hughes, Mrs John Reese; Misses
Jennie Lawrence, Florence Williams,
May Jones, Margaret Jones, Annie
Watkins, Alma James, Margaret Reese,
Tydvil Jones, Ruth Williams. Norma
Jones, Florence Crawford, Martha
Hughes, Pearl Jenkins, Clara Watkins,
Marian Hall. Katie Davis, Ruth Law
renee, Elsie Phillips, Edith Harrington,
Irene Reynolds, Ruth Williams, Ruth
Evans, Verna Birch. Mary James Mas
ters Raymond jenkins, Willie Reynolds.
Alvin Bassley Chester Jones. frankie
Hughes, Herbert Reese, Willie Jones,
Garfield Jones, Thomas Lewis, Willie
Reese, Harry Reese.
The Sabbath school of the Welsh CAL
vanistic Methodist church, Bellevue,
will conduct an excursion to Farview
today. Games and athletic sports will
be provided. A large crowd is expect
ed.
John II. Williams, of West Locust
street, was injured at the Continental
mines Monday by a fall of top coal.
His arms, back and hands We're pain
fully cut. He was removed to his home
and medical aid summoned. No seri-
Gus results are feared.
A large number of people attended
the excursion conducted by st. Marks
Lutheran church to Mountain Park
yesterday. A splendid time was en-
joyed by ALL
The funeral Of Annie, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Flynn. took place
yesterday afternoon from the family
residence, 2l2 Hand court. There was
large attendance of friends of the
bereaved parents. Interment was
made at the Hyde Park Catholic ceme-
terry.
The late Victor Mickluski, of North
Van Buren, avenue, was inferred yes
terday afternoon at the Mnooka Polish
| cemetery. Services were held at the
South Side Polish church.
The many West Side friends of Mrs.
and George Fields will be interested
| in the news that on Friday August
| 6, a baby boy came to gladden. their
home on North Washington avenue.
st. Brendan council, No. 24S, Young
Mems Institute, went to Shawanese
| (Harvey's) lake yesterday and over 500
persons accompanied them. The only
untoward feature of the days outing
was the slight rainfall. Everything
| passed off very pleasantly and the ex-
cursion was decided success. The
bicycle races caused much amusement.
The first prize was awarded to Charles
| Eagan, West Scranton: second prize,
| Anthony Gordon; third prize to Wal
ter Rainey. In the 100-yard DASH Mr..
Malta outran his competitors and Peter
| McHugh was a distant second.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. y. e. Hughes, of Division street,
is at Easton on a business trip.
Miss Anna Edwards, of South Main
avenue, has returned from a visit with
friends at Hazleton.
William Mooney, of Clarke Bros,
and Myron Evans, of Jenkins Phar-
macy, will spend a week at Asbury
Park.
Patrolmen ]. H. Thomas and Thomas
Jones went on their annual vacation
yesterday.
James c. Powell, of Eynon street, is
visiting friends at Meath, Pa.
Mrs. Frank Case, of Clarks Summit,
spent yesterday with her sisters on this
side.
Miss Kate Chase, of North Sumner
avenue and Miss Edna Stevens, of Lu-
zerne street, are the guests of friends
at Summit Hill.
Rev. James Hughes and family, of
Kimberly, South Africa, have left for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
SOUTH SCRANTON.

Michael Bialkoski was charged before
Alderman Storr with having struck Mrs.
Michael Schewenski In the face on Mon
day, during a dispute about the discharge
of the mans boy from the employ OF the
woman's husband. A warrant was is
sued for Bialkoski's arrest
Michael Lavelle of Beech street, has
been placed under $500 bail to answer in
court charge of having kicked son
of Mrs. Ann O'Connor, of Cedar avenue.
The latter charged that during a fight
among boys at Sunday base ball game
on the saltwater grounds, the sons of
the prosecutor and defendant became
embroiled and that the father of the
Lavelle boy kicked Mrs. O'Connor's son.
Miss Rose Clifford, of Pittston avenue,
and Miss Maude Clifford, of Irving ave-
nue., are in Wilkes-Barre.
The second anniversary of the Wo-
mems Aid society of the Evangelical
Church of Peace will be celebrated Aug.
25.
Fifty new members of the reorganized
Aloysius cadets were initiated Monday
evening, which makes the total member
ship nearly 200 They will participate
in torchlight parade next week Wednes-
day evening, and will follow the st.
Aloysius society. The cadets are being
drilled by C. ]. Ruddy and John Brown.
under the direction of Rev. z. ]. Melley.
Frederick Ludwig, who has been the
guest Of John Westpfahl, Of Pittston ave-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
FRANK BROWN DROWNED.
A Weil-KnOwn Forest City Young
Man Meets Death in Lake Como.

Frank Brown. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John c. Brown, of Forest City, was
drowned in Lake Como, Monday after
noon. His age was 16 years. Togeth-
er with his mother and sisters he had
been spending the summer on a farm
owned by his father, at Lake Como. In
company with his cousin, Wallace Mon
roe, a lad about his own age, he crossed
the lake in boat and brought back a
quantity of wood from the opposite
side. When near the shore from which
they had started the boat was in some
manner, capsized and both were thrown
into the water. Frank, who could not
swim, was thrown under the boat.
His companion managed to reach the
shore and told the sad tale of the acci-
dent. When the body was taken from
the water life was extinct
The funeral will be held at Lake Como
this afternoon at 2 o'clock, and inter-
ment will be in the Winwood cemetery.
The unexpected death Of the young
man Is a heavy blow to his parents and
was a shock to the entire community, as
he was generally known and was re-
spected by all for his genial disposition
and good qualities.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
EVENING RECEPTION.

A pleasant reception was held at the
residence of the Misses Anna and Kate
Mason, on South Main avenue, on Mon
day evening The affair was given in
honor of their guests, Miss Ethel and
John Wells, of Ashley. Those present
were: The Misses Ethel Wells, Ash
ley; Anna Sturdevant and Anna Ster-
ling, Meshoppen; Elizabeth Heiser,
Nell and Lois Fellows, and John Wells,
Ashley; Winfield Fellows Turvey
Breeze, Charles and Willis Sweet and
John Howell. Last evening the same
party visited the South mills, under the
chaperonage of the Misses Mason, and
accompanied by T.. Fellows Mason.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
RECEPTION NOT HELD.

The intended reception which was to
have been rendered last night to Mrs.
Carrie Smith, state president ot.-the
Patriotic Order True Americans, by the
members of Camp 33, did not occur.
state Vice president Mrs. Randolph
Jones received a telegram stating Pres
ident Smith would be unable to be
present on account of illness. 1t was
disappointment to the members as
every arrangement had been made for
the affair in Red Mems hall. However
the state president will be the guest Of
Camp 101 in their rooms in the Knights
OF Malta temple. Lackawanna, avenue,