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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
INDUSTRIAL AND MISSION BAND.
II Is the First of Its Kind in This
tity.

The Industrial and Mission ban
connected with st. Marks Evangelical
Lutheran church, of which Rev. A l..
Ramer. Ph.D., is pastor. enjoys the dis
tinction of being the first of its kind
i'm this city. The first class was or
ganized among the young children
May ., 1896, by Mrs. A. l.. Ramer, with
q membership of ten. II has since
grown to a membership Of fifty and
during its year and a half of existence
has accomplished a great deal in line
with it's purpose.
The dominant idea of the work Is to
familiarize the child with the manual
and spiritual work connected with mis-
sions which must necessarily go hand
i'm hand. The band Is divided into
classes. The, girls are taught the
simpler forms of sewing, crocheting,
etc. The boys spend the time in draw
ing, etc. This forms the basis of the
industrial part.
The spiritual sense of the undertake
ing Is brought out by the reading OF
scripture passages, teaching of a mis-
sionary catechism, committing verses
of missionary hymns, short talks upon
the physical, moral and geographical
aspect Of India, where the results of
their laDOrS and donations are sent,
and the uttering of short prayers for
the success of the missionaries in the
far-away lands.
The connecting link is shown by the
making of small articles, bringing pen
nies, and little toys, which are all sent
to the missionaries in India for use
among the heather. The child soon
grasps the meaning of the making Of
an article and the use it is put to in
gaining the attention of the native,
so that he or she can be approached in
regard to the welfare of the soul.
The band or school meets every Sat
urday afternoon in the church assem-
bly, rooms and are under the instruc-
tion of Mrs. Ramer, who is assisted
by Mrs. NJ. Hinke and the Misses May
Kaucher and Emma Henry. In June
the annual box of articles is made up
and sent to far-off India.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
OBITUARY,

The death of Mrs. Rebecca Coke oc-
CURED yesterday morning at her late res
| idence in Avoca. She has been an
invalid for number of years and
during the past few months has been con-
tined to her room. She was about IS
years or age and was one of its foremost
and most admirable women. She pos
seSsed the mos exalted ideas of Sener-
Osity and unusual endowments of af-
lection and kindness. Deceased was a
member of the Primitive Methodist church
ana was among its most active and en-
ergetic workers before i'll health overlook
her. She is survived by a son and two
daughters, Mrs. Sarah Anderson, of Car
bondale: Mrs. John Salvage. of Avoca
and Thon as, of Old Forge. The funeral
VIII take place tomorrow afternoon at I.3O
o'clock. Services will be conducted by
Rev. j. Jones. Interment will be in Odd
Fellows cemetery, Pittston.
Emily, the S-year-old daughter of Mrs
Mary Cusick, died last night at 8. 20
O'Clock at the family residence, 42S Lack
awanna avenue. She had been suffering
for seven weeks from diphtheria, but last
Sunday recovered sufficiently to come
down stairs and eat with the family.
The next day she was afflicted with
bronchitis. Her worn-out constitution
could not withstand its ravages and after
ii pidNt OF TWO uiyS TeSlSneuiy
passed away. This is the fourth trying
attiiction that has come upon this family
in three years, the father, the late Ia
mented owen Cusick. two sons, John,
aged II, and Morris, aged 2, having pre-
ceded this, the youngest daughter, to the
grave. The funeral arrangements havo
not as yet been made.
Anthony Naughton, a we'll known
young man of the North End died yes
terday afternoon at the home OF his
mother on Mary street after an illness of
two weeks. The deceased was q years
of age and has resided in Providence
since childhood. Funeral notice will be
given later.
Charles Kirk, well known and re-
spected citizen OF the North End, died
yesterday at his home, 1O4 Wells street,
al the age of 60 years. The funeral no.
tice will be made later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss kittie GrifIiths, of South Hyde
Park avenue, entertained her cousin.
Thomas James, of Pittston. yesterday.
Selden Pawling, of SHETLAND street,
entertained his nephew, William II.
PaWling, of Philadelphia, yesterday.
Miss Mamie Eaton, of Tenth street.
who recently underwent an opera ton
at the Moses Taylor hospital, is very
much improved.
Miss Gertie Hughes, of North Lincoln
avenue, has returned from visit at
Honesdale.
Mrs. Robert Walker jr., of Division
street is the guest of relatives in New
York city.
Miss Lulu Hayward, of Main avenue,
mas returned home, after a. two months
visit at Elmira and Great Bend.
Mrs. Frank Burns and daughter.
Mabel, have returned home from a
plea&ant visit with her cousin. Mrs.
Jessie Thomas, of Main avenue.
Mrs. Simon Ensline, of Waymart,
spent last week with Mrs. Emma Hay
ward, of Main avenue.
Mrs. Mary Dennis, of Hallstead. is
spending few DAYS as guest of Mrs.
Hayward, of Main avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
SCRANTON
CONSERVATORY
OF MUSIC.
Music, Fine Arts Languages.
Adams Ave, and Linden st.
Adams Ave. and Linden st.

3-year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Casper
Fuhiter of 90t Pittston avenue, will
take place Friday. Interment will be
made in Pittston avenue cemetery.
The following are members of the
committee that has charge of the ba-
Zaar to be conducted under the aus
p,ces OF Christ Lutheran church dur
ing the week beginning Dec. II: John
urbateit, Herman Fuhlbrugge, Rev.
MRS Martha Lisse, Mrs. Rosina Kolb,
Mrs. Rosina Hohmann, Mrs. Karoine
Miller, Mrs. Ludwig Frantz, Mrs.
karoline Hermenau, Miss Ida Fuhl-
bruSge, Miss Gertie Welsh and Miss
Ida Kuhn,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE SHOP
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
There IS a secondhand bookseller IN
Sixth avenue, not far from Fourteenth
street. who ought to get rich II he makes
the same rates Of profit on the remainder
of his business as he does in selling mar
riage certificates. A customer in his
bookstore the other night overheard two
bits of conversation which were highly
interesting. First woman came into
the store and asked If lie had blank
marriage certificate. He said that he had
just zone or two left" and also remarked
to her that they We're very hard to get.
"How mrch?" she asked, as he showed
her a cheaply-engraved blank record Of
the hymeneal tie.
"Only Sl.25, madam" he said, and she
paid the price and went out.
Turning to friend, the bookseller re-
marked:
BEST job / ever did I'm my life when I
bought at auction bundle of blank mar
rlage certificates. Only cost me S35, and
there were 5000 in the bundle, an say,
in the three years that | have been get
ting rid OF them I've made over $1,000, and
I've got a lot of them left yet. When
anyone con- es ir and wants a certificate
l size them up and charge whatever l
think they'll stand. I've sold them all
the way from so cents to 81"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
TWO ANNIVERSARIES CELEBRATED.
Interesting Event in the History of
Camp No. l7S, y. .. S. of A.

An immense conCourse of people
gathered in Mears' hall last evening to
enjoy the entertainment and social
which Camp No. us, Patriotic order
Sons of America, had arranged to cele-
brate the golden jubilee Of the order
itself and the silver Jubilee of the camp.
Vt was fatternE success. Every
thing passed off very pleasantly and
the committee who had spared no ef-
forts to have the best, were Justly
proud in consequence.
The entertainment part Of the even
ing was provided by the Alpha Trio.
comprising Miss Gertrude Garland and
William r. and George ID. Perry, all of
New York city Miss Garland is a rec
itationist and soloist of the first quail
ity and appeared at her best last even
Ing. Her recitation of 'Mehitable" and
THE Busle Song" were hut indications
CT her ability. The Perry brothers
gave solos and duets on all sorts of
nondescript instruments which easily
caught the audience.
In addition, Prof. James Il. Hughes
made a short address upon the order
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
FAIR AND FESTIVAL. OPENED

The ladies of the Plymouth Congre-
gational church opened their fair and
testival last evening in the church par
lors and were patronized by a large
crowd. The supper tables were laden
with all the seasons delicacies and
mere and there about the room were
booths burdened with all sorts of ar
ticles which were for sale. An ele-
giant display of quilts formed a pretty
feature Of the fair. Each booth had
its corps of amiable ladies, who did
their best to have one make pur-
chase, and success generally was their
reward. The affair will be continued
this evening and the public are invited.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
MJN(Dt)K A,

MISS Emily Rawson, of South Main
street, left yesterday for Detroit, Mich
Il. j. Anderson and James Jones are
contemplating a hunting tour to Pike
county.
The OConnell council, Young Mems
institute, Will meet in regular session
this evening. All members are re-
quested to attend.
John Heffron, of West Minooka is
dangerously i'll.
James Murphy, of Wilmington, Del,
is the guest of friends on Stafford
street.
Ihe Lackawanna township school
board met in regular monthly session
at No. school yesterday. Nothing of
Importance was transacted. Teachers
received their monthly salaries.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
OFFICERS NOMINATED y

The members of West Side Conclave,
NO III, improved Order of Heptasophs,
met IN regular session last evening at
Clarks hall. on South Main avenue,
ana held the nomination of officers for
.he ensuing term. The nominees for
the respective offices are: Past archon,
Roger Evans; archon, W. l.. Camplon:
provost John Davis: prelate, M. p.
Danleis; secretary. Stewart Biesecker;
nnancier, Il. +. Evans; treasurer; +.
~ Jones; Inspector, l.. a. Howells;
warden, {. II. Hill; sentinel, Harry Il.
Ihomas; trustees, ID. l. Phillips, John
ID. Harris and w. j. Mangan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
GREEN RIDGE.

At the regular business meeting Of
the Christian Endeavor society of the
Presbyterian church. held Tuesday eve
ming the following officers were elect
cd: President, Alfred Hunt; vice pres
ident, Lydia Il, Poore; secretary, Harry
Kinsley; treasurer, Daniel j. Phillips.
Mrs, Wells Stevens, of West Pitts
tor, is the guest of Mrs. Ira Orr, Of
New York street.
Mrs, c. II. Sears, of Capouse avenue,
Ia entertaining her sister, Miss Phoebe
Hartron, of Prompton.
A large number OF Green Ridge tai
ent will be represented In Miss Caro-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09

lyme v. Dorsey's entertainment at Elm
Park church this evening.
Last Monday evening the members
of the Green Ridge conclave of Hep
tasophs rendered District Deputy ID.
E. Neeld reception at their hall on
Dickson avenue. A number of the con-
claves throughout the valley were rep
resented. The following officers were
elected. Archon, John Wolfe; secre-
tary, NJ. NJ. Bennett: treasurer, f. q.
Stevens; financeer, j. w. Carpenter;
trustees, II Heise. j. f. Hangi and Mr..
Greeley,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
.e$t side and City Suburban

tered upon the recording secretaryship.
however, the former incumbent sue
ceeds himself for the third term. The
oricers elected are as follows. Chan
cellor' Thomas j. Jennings; president,
fatrick j. McAndrew; first vice-presi-
dent. Dennis Madigan; second vice.
president, Thomas ]. Walsh; recording
secretary, j. Il. McConnon; treasurer.
Maurice t. Walsh; assistant secretary,
James j. Durkin; financial secretary,
j. IL. Barrett; marshal, Patrick Fitz-
simmons; guard, Thomas Judge; trus-
tees for two years, Thomas +. Kane,
Peter Ross, Richard r. McHale
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

Allow a cough to run until It gets be-
yond the reach of medicine. They often
say, "Oh, 1t will wear away" but in
most cases 1t wears them away. Could
they be induced to try the successful
ineulcine called kemp's Balsam. which
Is sold on a positive guarantee TO cure
they would Immediately see the excellent
effect after taking the first dose. Price
Zoe. and Doc. Trial size free. AT all drug
gists. y.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09

and the camp. lie spoke of the first
patriotic order "rhe Sons of the Revo-
luton" and the result of this beginning
our present order. He outlined the
purpose of the order and showed that
IT is exclusive only in the sense that
every member must be American born.
III. T. Bradshaw acted as chairman in
capable manner. The rest of the
evening was passed in the enjoyment
of terpsichorean pleasures for which
Leo Crossin provided the music.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
Pile Tcrrors swept Away.

Dr. Agnew's Ointment stands at the
head as a reliever, healer. and sure cure
for Piles in all forms. One application
will give comfort in few minutes, and
three to six days application accord
ing to directions Will cure chrome cases.
1t relieves all itching and burning skin
diseases In a day. IS cents. Sold by
Matthews Bros.-67. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
OFFICERS OF c, NJ. B. 4

A regular meeting of Branch No. "A,
Catholic Mutual Benefit association,
was held last evening at Hari Carl
hall, on North Main avenue, which
was largely attended. Election of OFF,
GERS was the main business of the ses-
sion and considerable interest was CEN
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
CouIdn't Have Both.

I'm puzzled and worried that l don't
know what to do" she said to her dear
est girl friend.
"What's the NATTER"
Papa has insisted that / must choose
between a private yacht and the Baron
Neaucash. Washington Star.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
DUNMORE,

Ihe most complete line of holiday
goods at lowest prices at Cullen's news
stand, 131 Chestnut street. 4.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
Printing.

THE TRIBUNE PUBLISHING Co,
North Washington avenue-Linotype
Composition of all kinds quickly done
Facilities unsurpassed In this region.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
Fur Trimmed Garments

Our line OF these is complete every detail There never has
pee season when they were in demand and
reached the period when cut prices general trimmed
men OF all kinds can be bought Tor much less money than
earlier in the season..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
Grand
Mid.winter
Show Of FurS

tor the first time during the present season. we bring Furs
prominently to the 'front.' As usual thoroughly in
and have not only provided
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09

MBGARGBE BROTHERS. PRINTERS
supplies, envelopes. paper bags, twine.
Warehouse, l3O Washington avenue,
Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09

BAUER'S ORCHESTRA-MUSIC FOR
balls. picnics, parties, receptions, we'd
dings and concert work furnished. For
terms address h. J. Bauer. conductor,
III wyoming avenue. over Hulbert's 8
music store.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09

FRANK p. BROWN co, WHOLE
sale dealers in WOODWARD, Cordage and
Oil Cloth. 72O West Lackawanna ave.
THOMAS AUBREY, EXPERT AC-
countant and auditor Rooms 10 and 90
Williams Building, opposite postoffice
Agent for the Rex Fire Extinguisher.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
The Fur Season
See Our New Fur COllarettes

In new shades, popular urs, perfect making and trimm
values that have never even been approached
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-06-06

of Araby and is almost a Bohemian
In one month in Paris she sees more
Iiso and spends more money than in a
wear at home.
Those who can wiring tales OF Foreign
odvAnture from Mrs. Potter Palmer
whisper stories, told laughingly by her.
Of marvellous doings in Russia, where
she had the widest kind of good time.
Tradespeople and summer hotel pro-
nrietors complain bitterly of these goou
times abroad but Americans retort by
telling them that if they will plan the
eame seclusion here they can reap the
same benefits.
: A Paris paper states that hotel pro-
nrietor at Lenox is going to try little
scheme of partitioning off an inlet in
one of the lakes and providing it with
qondolas and gondoliers and real
streets of Venice. 1t worked so well
at the Chicago Fair that he thinks
after all the American who does not
on abroad can be persuaded to spend
his money at home and have good
time provided he can do it on what ne
calls the 90 Tor in absolutely his
own way.
MRS. GREY CANFIELD.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-06-06

81 Won can get a gondola for a week.
the gondoliers warranted never to tire
out
Mr. Hargous was sick, so he built
qondola for himself to fit himself and
10 suit himself and from letters home
il was inferred that he got well enjoy
ing such luxury as only Orientals are
supposed 10 know.
Years ago the Doge of Venice be-
came Jealous of these brilliant Condo
las and ordered that all be painted
black except his own, thus giving We
nice grandees the royal ha-ha. But
there is no law for Americans, who can
paint their boats the color Of American
gold if they please.
a favorite summer extravaganza LOT
Americans is to fete Parisians. THIS
was done so successfully by a son OF
John Wanamaker that short time ago
he received one of the medals of the
Legion of Honor that is issued annu-
auv by one Of the leading French clubs.
AT his famous dinner Mr.. Wanamaker
provided each guest with a whole roast
a whole vegetable. Of whatever kind it
mieh, be. whether a cabbage or a rad
ish. whole fowl, and everything else
in the same exuavagant ratio.
But this feat.ng of Parisians is not
confined to one person. The Countess
CastelIane is getting ready to give an
other fete. similar to that of year
ago. This time she is going to light her
lake by electricity and take her entire
garden full of guests upon a journey
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-06-06

This is our busiest season, and three
of my young ladies away ILL.,"
If you would only give me a trial,
madame" eagerly responded the girl.
Madame Bonte looked at her. But
just then the Office bell rang sharply,
and she looked up with worried eX-
preston on ner usually placid counte-
nance as the clerk entered
IF you please, madame, it is a note
from Captain Hamilton. He is giving
dinner party to a few friends, and
can you send one of the young ladies
immediately"
The popular little florist took the
note.
What am to do?"-looking help
lessly at her companion. Every hand
! occupied, and must attend personally
at Lady Richdale's ball to superin-
tend?"
Suddenly she said:
! Come with me up into the show
room, and give me some idea of what
you can do"
The girl turned and looked full in
her face, and after a moments hesita-
ton, said:
Are you going to trust me? l will
confde in you. When I spoke of my
relations, I did not mention that it
was my aunt, Mrs. Calthorpe, of Hart
ham hall"
The honorable Mrs. Calthorpe?"-
in utter establishment.
Yes; but as am a poor relation,
am unwelcomed in the family. My
parents died six months ago in New
York, and was sent to England to
my aunt, who says l am drawback to
my cousins. And this morning she ad-
vised my answering your advertise
ment; but I was not to mention her
name in any way, as all their set en-
ploy this firm. So may ask you to
kindly respect my confidence"
An hour later Ida surveyed her work
with satisfaction. Drawing on her
gloves, she prepared to depart; but
just then the butler ushered lady,
perfectly gowned, with a pleasant.
homely face, into the dining room.
Are you the young lady from the
florist's?"
Yes. madam"
Il am Lady Isabel Harding. Captain
Hamilton's sister. and o how beautiful
ly you have arranged the flowers. Char
lie." she called, come here. This is
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-06-06

NIAGARA FALLS, June 4-Niagara
has opened for the season. This USED 10
mean that the bridal couples had begun 10
arrive but now it means, besides thlS' d
great deal more. 1t means that the rams
have been set in operation to turn all the
newly erected mills and factories within
one hundred miles of here.
Niagara Falls. which is one of the
worlds nine wonders, never freezes TO the
extent of stopping the vast volume OF
water which runs over it, and for TINS
reason electricians have been at work
upon it for years in the hope OF turning
this water in the right direction TO obtain
a. constant current to operate the ma
chinery that operates the plants
Much has been done previously, but with
the opening of the season of 1897 comes the
triumphant opening Of Niagara Falls, for
the rival companies are all on hand, and
have turned their respective shares in the
Falls towards their respective machinery
until wonderful results are accomplished
1t is the old story of the little water
wheel that grinds the wheat that Is
brought to the mill, but on a larger scale.
Niagara does its grinding up to date; 1t
supplies the power, which is what the tide
did for the primitive little mill of long ago.
and the power starts the turbines that
communicate with the dynamos that gem
crate electricity for modern use.
The latest Of Niagara's feats is the
making of diamonds; a dimond factory is
in full blast II turns out the real carbon
crystals. which are undoubtedly diamonds.
The system used is the Moisson system.
Hollow cylinders of soft iron are filled
with purified charcoal Soft iron is then
melted in a crucible in an electric fur
mace at about 5000 degrees Fahrenheit.
The cylinder is then thrown into hot iron
and is taken out and suddenly cooled:
acids then separate the iron from the car
bon crystals. In that way tiny but pure
diamonds are obtained.
The power to run the electric furnaces
is obtained from the Falls, on the Cana
dian side. where there is a diamond fac
tory. The products are sold in two lots
one as real diamonds. small but perfect.
and the other as the large imitation dia-
mond. very valuable because of its pun
ity. but with slight flaw from the pres
emit imperfect method of making.
1t was planned at first that the Cana
dian power house should be built in Vic
toria Park, close to the Horseshoe Falls,
but. as it now stands, the whole work OF
generating power and Transforming it
into electricity is done in a great cavern
scooped out of the rock between $50 and
200 feet under the river and a short dis
lance back from the Canadian end of the
Horseshoe Falls. Water from the river is
let down through pipes in the rock to the
turbines in this subterranean power house
and carried off by short tunnel leading
TO the foot of the Horseshoe Falls. The
turbines connect directly with the dyna-
mos. and almost the only sign above
ground Of the mighty forces being har-
messed below is the number of compare
lively insignificant looking wires leading