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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
DARING OUTRAGE
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT
Rose James Bound and ChOrOformed in
Her Home on Fillmore Avenue.
SOME OF HER HAIR WAS CUT OFF
A Man She Supposed Was an Agent
Called at Her Home During the
Absence of Her Mother when She
Screamed He Bound Her to a Chair
and Chloroformed Hcr--Who the
Scoundrel Was Is Not Known.

A middle-aged man yesterday entered
West Side residence and finding only
q young girl in the house he tied her 10
u chair; chloroformed her into insensi-
bility and, after lootng the house, he
cut off a braid of the birl's hair and
left as suddenly as he came.
The. girl is 1S-year-ol Rose James.
She lives at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel James, of the
corner of Fillmore avenue and Lafay-
ette street Yesterday afternoon her
mother was visiting at a neighbor's
house nearby and the girl was alone in
the house. She was at work in the
kitchen when the doorway was dark
ened by the form of man. He was
TALL we'll dressed, and appeared to be
an agent. He came in without knock
ing and his first question, addressed to
the girl, was: rs your mother at
home?" The answer was as he expect
ed for he had loafed about the house
and had evidently seen Mrs. James de-
part a few minutes before. The fell
lows actions alarmed the girl and she
screamed.
The man had been moving toward the
sewing machine in the kitchen. Upon
reaching it he threw open n drawer and
took out yard or so of inch wide tape.
With this he bound the girl to the
chair she was sitting on and placed a
handkerchief over her mouth and nose.
Miss James AYERS that he first took a
small vial from his pocket and satur-
ated the handkerchief. DR.. George b.
Reynolds, who was called afterward
stated that the girl had been chloro-
formed. The next thing that Miss
James remembers was a Juggling at her
hair. She had sufficiently revived to
hear the fallow say as he left: Now
scream"
This she did for the second time and
a neighbor rushing into the house
found the girl bound to the chair with
only a few inches of her hair hang
ing from where there had been braid
foot and a half in length.
The house showed that the visitor had
gone through every apartment and
had emptied every drawer in his search
for money. Mr.. James gold watch and
chain We're found in the kitchen on the
top of some clothes which We're in a
basket. 1t is thought that the fellow
took the watch and chain from an up
stairs sleeping room where it had beer
placed in drawer by Mr.. James, anG
after opening it and seeing the owners
full name engraved on the inside of the
lid he discarded the Valuables. Moth.
ing has been missed Srom the house.
The girl, who lS on the verge of hys.
terics, had two long braids of BLACK
hair. Only one was severed. The ap
pearance of the cutoff part shows thai
a rather dull knife was used, There
was no scissors around.
:, Who the scoundrel is no one knows
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
MINOOKA.

Miss Katie Padden, of Carbondale, is
visiting Miss Nellie Loughney, on Main
street.
The sporting fraternity is placing much
interest in the Corbett-Fitzsimmons mill,
and their admirers are about evenly di-
vided.
Two marriages We're solemnized at St.
oSeph's church early yesterday afternoon
by Rev. ID. w. Mccarthy. The first was
that of John Sullivan, a popular young
man of Greenwood, and Miss Mary Ken
ny, of Cedar avenue. Miss Bridget Sulli-
van, sister of the groom, attended the
bride. p. j. Schofeld served as best man.
Michael Murray and Miss Margaret Mon
gan were also united in marriage Miss
Bridget Nee acted as bridesmaid, while
John j. Mongan did the honors for the
groom. Receptions We're at the homes of
the brides in both instances.
The Greenwood Mine Keg Fund held
their regular monthly meeting last even
ing. Officers were nominated for the en-
suing year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
Card From Constable Barron.

Editor of The T"ibune,
Sir:-An interview with NJ +. Fadd2n
appeared in The Tribune Saturday in
which he discussed the article in the
previous days Tribune about the prize
fight at Twss' hotel. He says | went to
the Grove House Thursday night to Sla-
tify personal spite l had against him
Fadden), the owner of the building, IN
timatug that it was done to injure the
reputation of the place. That Is not true
nor is the statement that | was accom-
panied to Twiss hotel that night by Il
number of thugs, The men who We're
with me are officers of Dickson City bor-
ough who We're appointed while Mir. Fad.
den was a member of the borough coun-
ell, He did not then think they We're
thugs. They are officers of the law who
We're doing their sworn duty aud are en-
tirely willing to answer for their action.
Richard Barron,
Constable First ward, Dickson City boz
ough.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
DUNMORE

The Ladies' Aid society of the Dunmore
Presbyterian church entertain the MEM
bers and congregation on Thursday even
ing of this week. The social win take
place at the manse, the home of Rev.
and Mrs. Gibbons. The occasion will be
of more than ordinary interest, since the
pastor and his wife tender their charming
home to the free use of the Aid society for
that evening Mrs. Gibbons has kindly
taken charge of the social, thus assuring
an hospitable event. Refreshments will
be served during the evening and a small
fee will be asked to aid the society in the
interest of the church. 1t being the first
gathering under the auspices of the Aid
society at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G!b-
bons a large gathering is anticipated.
Apart from its being under the auspices
of the Aid society, the pastor, on behalf
of Mrs. Gibbons and himself, extended a
most cordial invitation to all from the
pulpit on Sunday last. The social will be
held from s to 10 y. m at the manse, on
Elm street
The Welcome Social club dancing class
will hold its weekly dance Friday even
ing, Feb. %,
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Davis, of Pine
street, boy.
A birthday social was held at the
Adams Avenue Presbyterian church last
evening, The affair was well attended
and "A neat sum was realized. The social
was held under the auspices of the Chris
tan Endeavor society of the church.
A daring attempt at robbery was made
early yesterday morning in the house of
James Conley, of North Blake!y street
About 3 o'clock in the morning Mr.. Con-
ley was awakened by a strange noise in
his kitchen. Suspecting the cause, he
armed himself with a revolver and pro-
ceeded cautiously down the stairway and
was greatly surprised upon entering the
kitchen to find there a big burly ruflian
one glance at the shining barrel of the
revolver was sufficient, and giving a
mighty YELL the would-be burglar sprang
through which he had entered and van
ished in the darkness. The locality Of
Mr.. Conley's house is a very lone one.
Mrs r. =. Jones is confined to her
home, on jefferson avenue, with serious
| illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. d. Manley, of Chest
| nut street, have returned from Los An
| gelos, Cal, where they have been spend
| ing the past few weeks.
| Mrs, j. Murphy, of Drnker street,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
WILD WELLS OF A BOY.
In the Early Morning He Frightens
Residents of Sumner Avenue.

The. screams of a A-year-old boy,
nearly every. morning between the
hours of a and O'Clock have for several
months past bewildered the residents
of the district about South Sumner
avenue. Yesterday morning the boys
yells for help that his mother was
numbering him, were again heard and
the mother herself, Grlfiiths by name,
went to the West Side police station at
4 o'clock and asked for an officer to
scare her son into quietness. She says
that she never beats him and does not
even threaten. She does not know why
he yells and she wanted the police to
stop him.
This is not the first time that the
same request has been made. The wo-
man once before called for help and eX-
County Detective Reynolds made an eff
fort to pacify the troublesome one. 1t
was useless. The young fellow drives u
team of horses and at o'clock he Is
expected to be at the harm. The reason
for his yells are mystery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24

Mrs Harry Browning, of Storrs avenue.
Her parents are proud of her and.
happily, they know the danger that
lies in too much praise of their daugh-
ter. There is nothing that spoils
good thing worse than hattery. Hence
little Eftie has the chance of going
right along, improving and winning
other successes, until some day she
will be away up high on the elocu-
tionary ladder.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
ON THE CELEBRATED TREATY.

The literary circle of st. Brenden
council, Young Mems Institute, held
one of it's always lively meetings last
night when the debate: Resolved,
That the Anglo American treaty should
be ratified" was discussed The de-
baters We're: Attorney M. j. Mean
drew, H. C. Gallagher and P. f. Mccoy;
negative j. r. Durkin, Frank McLane
and Joseph Gaynor. The affirmative
side won. Two essays were read, one
by Thomas Hurst on Arbitration" and
another on ELECTRICITY" by Morgan
Sweeney. Thomas McHugh recited.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
Dress Goods and Silks.

10 pieces new spring dress goods in d!a-
mond and square checks, in the very
latest weave; real value G9c. AOC
Our Price........,....,......
We have received in the last few days
some very handsome spring dress goods
that we have on sale at 49c, 59c., 69c.
ana SSc. They are the most slightly
goods we have ever seen for the price.
One lot plain and brocaded black 17N n
silks. Toe grade Our price,. Wv
VIII show you some exceptional values in
black brocaded silks at 59c., 6Oc. and CSC.
Just received 10 dress patterns of exclu-
sive styles In Foulard silks; our price
S9C. and CSC
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured.

L. Wagner, wholesale druggist, Rich
mond, Va, says Il had a fearful
attack of Sciatic rheumatism was laid
up almost two months; was fortunate
enough to get Mystic Cure for Rheuma-
tism. This cured me after Doctors
prescriptions had failed to have any
effect. / have also heard of fine results
from others who have used it," Sold
by Carl Lorenz, druggist, Scranton, AIS
LaCkaWanna avenue. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24

for Sullivan county, where she will
permanently reside.
Miss Viola Robinson, of Georgetown,
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Charles
Van Vlet of Browns court
Miss Celia Case, of Susquehanna,
teacher of painting, is spending few
weeks with Mrs. A. w. Howard OF
North Lincoln avenue.
Miss Florence Cramer, of SHETLAND
street, is visiting at Daleville.
Mrs. a. l.. Ramer, of South Lincoln
avenue, left yesterday to visit her
mother, who is i'll at her home in AL
lentown.
Choice cut flowers and flower de-
signs, at Palmer & McDonalds, 544
Spruce.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
West side business Directory.

HARRIET j. DAVIS, FLORIST. Cut
flowers and funeral designs a specially;
10i South Main avenue; two doors from
Jackson street.
MORGAN'S PHARMACY, 10l n. MAIN
avenue. Physicians prescriptions care
fully prepared from warranted pure
drugs and chemicals. a fine assortment
of trusses, fine stationery, blank books,
varnish stains mixed paints or fancy
work, artists materials, window glass,
wall paper and picture moulding Clerk
at store all hours of night
SECOND HAND FURNITURE-C for
anything you have to sell Furniture,
Stoves, Tools, etc. Call and see the
stock of j. c. King, 70l to 709 West Lack
awanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
Flng Presentation.

The Umer-Hilard Milling company
presented flags to the public schools
of Miners Mills Washingtons birthday,
The speech of acceptance was made by
Rev. II. f. Kiernan, of Parsons. There
was a large parade in connection with
the event composed Of the Junior Or
der United American Mechanics and the
Young Mems Institute.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
T ! HI:
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124-126 Wvcming Ava
SPRING Goods IN PROPULSION
124-126 Wyoming Ave-

Cur stores arc these days assuming
new dress. Bright colorings are to
be seen on every hand, in our Silk
Department, in our Dress Goods de-
partment, in our Department for
Laces and En- broideries in fact, ev-
erywhere. Delicate shades aud text
ures indicate the arrival of a season
that has had no precedent for beauti-
ful creations and artistic designs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS

The Jubilee singers were at the Jack
son Street Baptist church last evening
and the attendance was by far larger
than that of the first concert.
Mrs. Mary Davis and daughters,
Lily and Bessie, have returned to
their home at West PittstOn after a
visit to Mrs. r. j. Hughes, of North
Bromley avenue.
Mrs. John Bennett, relict of John
Bennett, of Academy street, has left
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
SHE is WINNING PRIZES.

Little Effie Browning, aged II years,
has captured nine prizes since she be-
gan reciting at eisteddfods. Her latest
victory was at the eisteddfod in Avoca
Monday. when she won in two contests.
Miss Efie is a daughter of Mr.. and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
GAME IS POSTPONED.

The cinch game which was arranged
for tonight between teams from the
West Side Republican league and the
Republican club has been postponed
for one week. The league will hold an
important meeting this evening. Ev-
cry members should attend.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

[Under this heading short letters of in
terest will be published when accompa-
MED, for publication, by the writer 5
name. The Tribune will not be held re-
sponsible for opinions here eXpressed,l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
Keystone land Company Chartered.

The Keystone Land company of this
city was chartered at Harrisburg yester-
day. The capital stock is $50 coo and the
directors are: q. f. Reynolds, j. >. Reyn-
olds IL. j. Parrot, c. ID. Jones, j. 7. Por-
ter, Charles Schlager and W. w. Watson,
all of this city. The company has a large
plot of land on the West Side, which it
proposes to divide and place on the mar
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
EmbrOideries, Laces, Etc.

Thousands of yards of swiss, nainsook
and cambric edgngs and inserting, both
In plain and Irish point effects AZ
Leaders, prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24

NOT EXACTLY RIGHT is the way
thousands of people feel. 1t is because
their blood is poor. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, the One True Blood Purifier,
will promptly set them right.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24

Mrs Bridget st. John, an old and much
respected resident of Greenwood, died
Monday evening after a short illness. The
deceased was the mother of Constable
St John. The funeral viii take place this
morning at o'clock; interment will be
made in Dunmore Catholic cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24

HOODS PILLS are purely vegetable
and do not purge, pain or grippe. All
druggists.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24

He wore black clothing. No stranger
answering the description has been no
ticed lettering about the West Side.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
OBITUARY..

The Chester Evening News contains the
following sketch of the life of Dr. Mott,
former resident of this city, mention of
whose death was made in yesterdays
Tribune: Eugene *. Mott, NJ. D., died
this morning at 625 o'clock at the resi-
dence of +. Siser, 231 East Fifth street,
after an illness of about three weeks of Il
complication of diseases. He was J6
years of age. Deceased was born in
Scranton, Pa where he spent his boy
hood days. He received his medical edu-
cation at the jefferson college, in Phila-
delphia, graduating with honor in the
class of '6S. In 1874 he came to this city
and made his home at the residence of
Mrs. John Booth, 225 West Third street,
afterward removing to the residence of Il.
Sisler, 32l East Fifth street, with whom
he made his home and where had his Of
flee. In the fall of 1875, DR.. Mott was APP
pointed surgeon to the Eddystone Manu-
featuring company's works and held the
position until 1883, a period of fourteen
years, when he removed to Scranton. He
only remained seven months in that city
and returned to Chester, again making
his home with Mr.. and Mrs. Sisler, and
| living with them for sixteen years, being
| regarded as a member of the family. DR..
| Mott was regarded as one of the most
| sllillful physicians in this city and had a
| very good paying practice. He was re-
served in manner, dsliked ostentation or
| display ana ms real lfdllS were not
| known except to his intimate friends. He
| was man Of very kindly and sympathe-
| tic heart and his patients tell many little
| incidents that show he performed good
| deeds in a quiet way, unknown to the gen.
| eral public He was a member of the
| Delaware County Medical society and has
| contributed some of the most valuable
| papers possessed by that body. DR.. Mott
| was unmarried and this was probably due
to the fact that he devoted nearly all OF
| his time to his practice or study, being
"a close and persistent student. His father
and mother are dead, and only one mem
Der of the family, brother, Smith b.
| Mott, of Scranton, survives him, The
| funeral will take place tomorrow after
| noon at o'clock at Mr.. Sisters residence.
| Friends who cannot attend the services
can view the body later in the evening.
| The remains will be taken to Scranton
| on Wednesday for nterment." The funeral
of DR.. Mott will take place at o'clock
this afternoon from the residence of
Smith B. Mott, 442 South Main avenue,
this city. Friends are invited to attend
| the services.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24
Shirt Waist Department.

our first shipment of the famous Stan
ley waists comprised no less than 100
dozen. All of this lot have the Flor
ette waist adjuster and skirt hanger.
Newest designs, all shades, detachable
collars, sizes 81 to "A, worth $l00; have
been placed on sale at the uniform price
of Acc.
Gloria Waists. plain black, detachable
collars, turned over cuffs, cheap N1 OE
Persian lawn waists, navy and white
black and white. detachable collar.
turned-over cuffs, could easily Soc
be sold at 81. %, will go at....... o>S
Persian Percale waists, made substantial
ly as above, in navy and white and
black and white, sizes 80 to A. worth
$l0O. Each have been placed AOr
Fancy silk waists, beautiful creations,
newest shades, detachable velvet col
lars, turned-over velvet cuffs, % 90
cheap at $500, your choice at. Uk,UC
Ladies' Underwear-Special.
One lot ladies' ribbed vests in white and
ecru low neck, no sleeves: 11H a
worth 25c. Our price.,.......... A~/ZG
One lot ladies' fine thread vests, low
neck no sleeves In white and toe
ecru, cheap at 39c Our price. ~
Ladies' Separate Skirts.
One lot figured brilliantine skirts. lined
throughout, velveteen bound. OSC
One lot ladies' figured brilliantine skirts,
fine quality, all new patterns; Q1 70
worth $3.50. Our price........... I'll v
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24

The following recent Luzerne county
deaths are noted: At West Pittston, Mon
day, Miss Sarah Richards. age "a years
At Wyoming, Saturday, Mrs. Ann Devans
age Sc years. At Wikes-Barre, Sunday
Mrs. Sabina Sliker, age SO years; also
Mrs. Margaret Murphy, relict of Edward
Murphy. At Shickshinny, Monday, Sila!
Houseknecht, age 81 years At Forty
Fort, Sunday, p. II. Kerstetter, age 3
years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-24

don't-well, it's the pertec-
tion of waist making. Why?
Extra care in the matching
of the stripes, in the cut, the
fit, the looks, the everything,
sold for a dollar all the world
over. Today's temptation price
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-22
MAINTAIN ALL
THEIR POSITIONS
Greeks Still Have the Upper Hand 10
the Contest In Turkey.
THE EXCITEMENT IN ATHENS
Encouraging StssSge Erom Crown FRINGE
Constantine Citileas rraying for Sue
cess Of Their Warriors.

Athens AprI 2l--6 p,m.-Prnce Con-
stantine, The crown prince and com.
mander In chief Of the Greek army.
has just left here Tor the battied ID
The TURKS today tried TO capture he
post Of the Prophet Eli. On the road TO
Tyrnayo. but were repulsed. The las, Sc
Fies of ch- Greek reserves has now
been sent 10 the frontier. The bvn.
bo.dment Of Prevesa. at the entrance
10 tbs Gulf Of Arta. has been very
heavy since early this morning. The
Turkish garrison there has been com,
Dleiely Isolated by the advance OF the
Greek troops. The report that the
Greek fleet today bombarded Platomo-
ma, on the west shore Of the Gulf of
Sal"nlca, is confirmed. The Greek feet
also bombarded the town Of Leptho-
karya. adjoining Platomona. A powder
magazine OF the Turks al PlatOnona
was exploded By a Greek shell. causing
much damage and loss OF life TO the
enemy
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-22
DEMOCRATS WILL
NOT DELAY IT
Tariff Bill Will Be Given Fair Hear
ing aud Discussion In the Senate.
THE RETRoACTIoN PROVISION
NoW Being Considered BY the finance Com
mittee Complaints From Flood Dis
triets- Capitol News.

Washington, April 2l.-There has
been some discussion Of the probable
program Of the democratic members Of
the finance committee with reference 10
the tariff bill. and st is learned tnat
while their plans are not definitely ma
tured, they intend to have a reason
able consideration OF the bill in the
COMMITTEES. and believe they win have
the support Of Senator Jones. OF Ne
vada, upon any fair proposition they
submit. The democrats do not want
an extended consideration In the COM
mtttee. but may desire to offer some
amendments after rhey see the bin,
the adoption Of which they consider
would be more likely secured In COM
mittee than In the senate.
II Is said In the senate chat the dem
ocrat.c plan s. not to delay the bin
any longer than is necessary. but that
every senator desiring to discuss Il
shall have an opportunity to do so, and
such record-makng votes as the dem
ocrats think necessary shall be had.
This policy the democrats VIII pursue
81 the end. In this connection 1t may
be stated that the democrats Of the
senate do not approve Of the policy OF
Bailey and his fellow democrats Of the
house.
II is learned today that In the chan
sos made n the tariff bin by the sea-
ate sub-o0mrnsttes the rates In the
metal sch-dule have bsen made very
close TO the present law and the same
is said Of the cotton schedule The
chemical schedule is known 10 have
been completed. Many changes nave
been made in the direction of reduc-
ton.