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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
Mr.. COOPER OF PITTSBURG.
He Has Disappeared and His Friends
Are Anxious.

He is a tall man, with black coat,
grey trousers, and adorning his vest
are a whole lot of knights of Pythias
badges, which he wears by virtue of
his being a delegate from Pittsburg.
His name is Cooper and he has dis
appeared from the custody of his
Smoky City friends.
Those same friends, two in number,
went to police headquarters yester-
day. They thought he might have
wandered into steel bed room. He
was not there.
HE left US at 10 o'clock Thursday
night" said one of the men, land we've
searched every place in town but we
can't find him." Both wore Uniformed
Rank outfits. They wanted to go home
yesterday afternoon, but Cooper, their
companion, did not turn UP.
"He has considerable money on his
person." said one of the delegates,
The men can not leave for home
until this morning. They continued
their search for the missing Cooper
Gu; ing last night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY.
Swartz and Rosenfeld, of Throop,
Bought Goods on Pretense.

NJ Swartz and +. Rosenfeld, of
Throop, were arrested yesterday morn
ing on charge of conspiracy pre-
ferred by several wholesale business
men of the city. Swartz and Resen-
field are partners in a grocery store
business at Throop.
The conspiracy to defraud was in
the purchase of goods, for which they
failed to pay. Alderman Millar held both
under $1,000 bail TO appear at court.
STartZ is the man who n few weeks ago
preferred such sensational charges
against his wife and a boarder, and
after the hearing before Alderman
Howe the father Of the girl made an
attempt to assault Swartz.
The two are now living together to
all appearances peaceably.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
POSTER ENTERTAINMENT.
Given Last Night In the Green Ridge
Library.


A number Of well-known young peo-
pie of Green Ridge, gave for the ben
eft of the Green Ridge library last
night, an entertainment that would,
on account OF its novelty and excel
lence have done credit to larger au-
dience and an occasion of more
moment 1t was n "Poster Entertain
ment," not a poster exhibit, although
1t was a living representation of that
recent fadism.
Young women, young men and ju-
veniles presented nearly a score of
tableaux representing the familiar
pictures which accompany the most
widely advertised articles on posters
and In magazines. The entertainment
was a pleasing departure from the
usual kind of tableaux and netted for
the library quite sum through the
silver Offering at the door and money
received from proprietors of some OF
the articles advertised.
Following were the subjects present.
ed and the names of the participants:
Rubfoam-Miss Ham, Miss Sanderson,
Miss Taney, Mrs. Breck, Ralph Gold
smith.
Columbia bicycle-Miss Van C1eef.
Lowney's chocolate bon-bons-Miss Mar
ion Sanderson.
Sozodont-Hubert Schadt.
Hair invigorator-Miss Dorothy DIM
mick.
Cleveland's baking powder-Miss Louise
Hooley.
Columbia bicycle--Miss Taney, Miss
Hooley, Harry Connolly.
Gossamer powders-Miss Van Cleef.
Van Camps pork and teans-Miss Dor
othy Dimmick, Miss Taney.
Hires root beer-Willie Breck, Hubert
Schadt.
Armours beef extract-Miss Marion
Sanderson.
Pears so1p-RLth Harris.
Whitman's bon-bons-Miss Van Cleef
Ralph Goldsmith.
Club cocktails-Bruce Fordham.
Sapolio-Miss Van Ceef, Miss Dorothy
Dimmick, Miss Marion Sanderson, Miss
Ham, Miss Louise Connolly. Miss Taney
Miss Hooley.
Suburban Electric Light company-Har.
ry Connolly.
Plano solos by Mrs. Ham, a reci
tation by Miss Hooley and a duet by
Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Connolly con.
tributed toward the success of the
splendid entertainment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
JUST CAUSE TO
SUSPECT MURDER
Death Near CarbondaIe Not Caused
by Heart.Disease as Reported.
THREE MEN ARE LANDED IN JAIL
Because Coroner Longstreet Dis
covered n Fracture on Windergratzs'
Skull and the Latter's Widow
sworo He Was Found Dead in n
Room with the Three Suspected
Prisoners--It was in the Vicinity of
Last Fridays Suspected Murder.

Albert Windergratz was probably
murdered at Hollenback's Patch, north
of Carbonate, Thursday. The cause of
the mans death W. thought at first
to be heart disease, out Coroner Long
streets autopsy yesterday revealed the
fact that the heart. lungs and other
organs were in perfectly normal condi-
ton, but Windergratz's head had been
crushed in by a blow from some in
strument.
Three men were arrested on suspic-
ion OF having dealt Windergratz his
death blow, and are now in the Carbon
dale city prison.
The wife of the dead man testified at
the coroner's inquest that Windergratz
with the three men arrested were in
a room in her house in the patch We'd
nesday morning and a fight strated.
When she entered the room she found
her husband laying dead on the floor.
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
The three men had left the house.
This was the only evidence. Constable
Healey, of Justice of the Peace Glynn's
court, arrested the three men, whose
names could not be obtained last night
The charge against them is murder.
They will be sent to the Lackawanna
county prison today.
All the principals are Polanders Of a
kind which make up Hollenback's
patch. The place is situated north of
Simpson.
Not 800 yards from the house where
Windergratz died, the mangled body of
Peter Tyrpet was found in the river
last Friday. County Detective Ley
shon is now working on the Tyrfet
case, the evidence suggesting foul play.
Coroner Longstreet secured the por-
tlons of Windegratz's skull, showing
the depression made by the death in
strument,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21

The candidates for second Lieutenant
were: First Sergeant #. A. Branda,
Second Sergeant A. II. Foote and Fifth
Sergeant w. f. Bush. The first ballot
was: Branda ., Foote 27, Bush IL.
After the first ballot Sergeant Bush
withdrew. The second ballot resulted
in: Sergeant Branda II, Sergeant
Foote 81. Sergeant Foote was there
upon declared elected second lieuten.
ant. Both lieutenants were sworn In
by Captain Gilman. A handsome
sword was presented by former Lieu
tenant Reel for the use of the new
first lieutenant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
Bright Prospects for Bloom sburg.

The Bloomsbury State Normal School
will open for the Fall term Tuesday,
August 31st.
Extensive Improvements throughout
the buildings and on the already beau
tiful campus are being made, and q
large amount Of new apparatus is be-
ing provided.
The faculty will remain nearly the
same as last year., except that a spec
ialist in biology and kindred sciences
has been secured, to provide for the in
creased number of graduates return
ing to take the advanced course.
Certain changes in the programme
will facilitate the work for students de-
ficient in particular branches. enabling
them to strengthen their scholarship
in these without retarding their prog
ress in other branches. Careful pro-
vision has been made for students need
ing special drill in English.
The number of students enrolled for
the Fall term was never before so
great.
PRACTICE ECONOMY in buying
medicines as in other matters. 1t Is
economy to get Hoods Sarsaparilla
because 1t contains more medicinal
value than any other.
100 doses one dollar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
C0RSE PAXTON COMPANY.
Its Successful Scranton Engagement
viii Conclude This Evening.

Two more crowded and pleased
houses saw Corse Payton's company
present Lend Me Five Shillings" and
"A Yankee in Cuba" yesterday after
noon and 1.-TWO Nights in Rome" in
the evening at the Academy of Music.
Today will conclude the stay Of the
Payton company in Scranton. "Two
Hearts are Won" and 1.-The Daughter
Of the Regiment will be given in the
afternoon and "The Plunger" this eve
ming
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
YOUNG GIRLS NERVE.
Threw Powder Into Burglars Eyes
aud Prevented "A Robbery.

The act Of little 14-year-old Ruth
Richmond in throwing the contents of
a box Of insect powder into burg
lars eyes prevented the pillaglng of
the Green Ridge toll house on the Dick
son City boulevard last Sunday morn
ing. Mrs. Annie Richmond, Ruth and
Ellwood Richmond, 10 years old, live
in the house and were awakened by
the presence Of four masked men in
the house.
While one Of the men was choking
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
Daughters OfPocohontas.

The members of Hiawatha council,
Daughters of Pocohontas, gathered last
night at the homes of Mrs. ID. c. Will
linams and Mrs, A. Wheeler, of Luzerne
street and enjoyed a pleasant evening
The spacious lawn was lighted with
Chinese lanterns, and flags, bunting,
etc, added color 10 the scene. Tables
were placed at convenient points and
the guests were served with Ice cream
and cake.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
TROLLEY MOTORMAN HURT.
Conductor Was Obliged to Guide the
Car Into the City.

Anthony Hale. motorman on the
Stone avenue line, received very pain
full cash in the leg. last evening about
o'clock from the falling of one Of the
end windows of the car.
Mr.. Hale was Obliged to cease work
and the conductor ran the car to the
central city, Hale's wound was dress
ed at the Lackawanna hospital.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
THERE'S A DEMAND FOR MONEY.
New Building and Loan Association
Started Last Night.

A new building and loan association,
the Economy was organized last night
at the Office of o. b. Partridge and
Hon. J. G. Vaughan.
The officers are: George d. Brown,
president; Hon. J. c. Vaughan, secre-
tary; O. B. Partridge, treasurer;
George w. Finn, A. H. Christy. p. F.
Gibbons, ID. j. Campbell, Robert Nc
Kenna. jr., Charles II. Farbach and
]. G. Lewis, directors. A charter will
be applied for this week, and It is
expected the company will be ready
for business early in September.
The new association is started to
meet the increasing demand for money
on the part of sma investors ard
home builders
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
HAND BADLY SQUEEZED.
Foreman at the Dickson Works Meets
With Painful Injury,

Thomas Harvey, foreman of the
laborers at the Dickson Manufacturing
company's Penn avenue shops, had his
hand caught between the bumpers of
two cars yesterday and sustained a
serious injury.
While the member is badly crushed
it is thought by his physicians that
they will be able to save it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
Sergeant FOote Elected Over Ser.
geant Branda.

Company d met last night and elect
ed officers to positions made vacant by
the resignation of First Lieutenant
Leidy S. Reed. Captain Thomas E.
Gilman conducted the election. Pri-
vate S. e. Snyder was clerk, and Ser
geant Pross and Corporal Mccullough
were appointed tellers.
Second Lieutenant w. w. Inglis was
nominated by Private Stafford and was
unanimously elected first lieutenant on
the first ballot.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
MISS CORDELIA FREEMAN,

(Soprano Soloist First Reformed Church,
Newark, Y. J.), certihcated pupil of the IA
nous Spriglla, Paris, and Royal Professor
Voice Culture, Harmony and Com position
every Wednesday after sept list, at MIR.
southwortu's studio. 226 Wyoming avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
Notice..

We are stili doing business at the
same old stand where we have been for
twenty-five years past and most re-
spectfully solicit the patronage OF the
public as heretofore in awnings. tents,
flags and all kinds of society goods
and decorations.
90 9. J. Thurman q Bro.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21

To Cure n Cold in One Day.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II Il
fails to cure. rs cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
10
Days
More

Of our August Improve
ment Sale, then the change
of departments - Pictures
come down stairs, Pianos go
up. Every day new things
are cut in price to hurry the
selling. Today we cut Pic
lures.
Window Of Fine Etchings,
Display e steel Engg1ayings' Ar
ter Colors, Photographs, plain and
hand tinted, Oil Paintings-works
of art every one of them.
Special discount OF 10 per cent on
Pictures except the following:
Etchings Size I4x2S - oak
frame-gold corners.
Double A French glass and No. /
mat. Cheap at SI.25. Today
may 60 at 7jC.
Hand-Tlnted Oval gilt frame,
Photograph with best mat
and glass, gize
Iox2o. Frame alone worth $500.
Complete today for S5.9S.
Oil Subject, "Fishing
Paintino Boats at the Italian
Coast" a master
piece by the celebrated artist, A.
Boughe, surely has not been appre-
ciated here or it would have sold
some time ago. The price, $25.OO.
The RexfOrd Co.,
3O3 Lacka. Ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
AID FOR THE STRIKERS.
Two of Them Are Here Asking fol
Assistance,

Two Pittsburg strikers, w. w. Plas-
terer and Adam Fox, are in the city
soliciting aid for the mine workers of
that territory.
They claim that with the possibility
OF starvation removed from the face Of
the men they are bound to win and
with the aid expected from fellow
workmen throughout the country the
necessary means of sustenance VIII not
be wanting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
TWO TOWN HALLS
ARE TOO MANY
To Prevent Such a Consummation an
Injunction is Asked.
WlNTON WRANGLE AGAIN IN COURT.

that Furnishes More and Worse
Complications Than Any Other
Little Town for Miles Around--Two
Contracting Firms Have Contracts
for the Construction of the Borough
Binding.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
MRS. DAVIS ASKS A DIVORCE.

Was Deserted by Her Husband Five
YG rs Ago.
Mrs. Harriet Carter Davis seeks n
divorce from Richard Davis on the
ground of desertion.
They were married Aug. 80, 1881, and
lived together until Jan. 8, 1892, when
Mrs. Davis alleges her husband de-
serted her and has ever since persisted
in his desertion. The libel in the case
was filed by Attorney w. Gaylord
Thomas.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21

DR.. C. C. Sapp, dentist, 1874 Wyoming
avenue, opposite Hotel Jermyn, ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21

COMPANY D ELECTIONS.

Total ..........
Evening journal., 1897-08-20
CONTEMPORARY OPINION.
A REJUVENATED EMPIRB.

Undoubtedly the Chinese Empire is
beginning to experience in more effec-
tive measure than ever before the re-
forming touch of modern civilization.
Though still Jealous of its oriental
faith, the Empire is gradually ex-
changing its eastern habits and pecu-
liarties for some of the more progress
sive characteristics of the occident.
Within the last few days informa-
tion has been received from China sat
ing that the Empire has at last decided
to adopt the European and American
government postal system. Up to the
present time the mails in China have
been transmitted by individual corpOr-
atiOns, which have not only failed to
give satisfaction in the delivery cf let
ters, but which have charged the most
eXtOrtionate rates. Under the new
system, which goes into effect shortly,
tn postal rates VIII be reduced consid-
erably, while the delivery of the mails
will be carried on as rapidly as the fa-
cilities of the Empire will permit.
But in other respects, as we'll as in
the adoption OF this new postal system,
China is giving distinct signs of awak-
ening life When the trans-Siberian
railway, which Russia is now building,
with it's numerous branches running
into China, is completed, the Empire
will experience such a forward move
ment as ft has never before exhibited
With its population OF 400 ,000, 900 souls
the rejuvenated Chinese Empire may
yet give shape in some measure, to the
destinies of the glObe.-Atlanta Consti-
tuhOn.
Evening journal., 1897-08-20
RIVER STEAMBOATS,.
Western American Specimens Well
Adapted for Their Purposes.


Adapted for Their Purposes.
While the western American river
steamermay be improved in some minor
points, it is, in general design and con-
struction, admirably fitted for the pc
culiar work that it has to do. Consid
cred from a strictly engineering stand
point, it is a creditable structure. Fur
thermore, it is q striking example of
the survival of the fittest.
In comparing the advances which
have been made in the ocean and Amer
ican lake marine with those on the
western rivers, the latter have gener-
ally been made to appear in an unfavor-
able light. The fact, however, has been
overlooked in most cases that the condi-
tions of service are radically different
and these difficulties necesitates-in
fact, compel-corresponding differences
in the character of the steamers. The
boilers and engines of the magnificent
ocean liners would be as much out of
place and would fare as disastrously
on the western river steamboat as would
the machinery of the latter if trans
ferred to ocean service. Machinery es-
sentially similar to that employed on
the American lakes has been tried many
times on western rivers. Large sums
of money have been spent on expert
ments and the result has always been
a failure. Even the vertical engine has
been abandoned. Barring unimportant
details, the machinery of the western
river steamer is preeminently the
right thing in the right place"
1t is not uncommon for the boats to
run aground. and it is still more COM
mon for the cargo on board to be badly
distributed. Either of these conditions
will cause an immediate distortion Of
the entire steamer, and the machinery
is thrown out of line. The peculiar
type of engines employed stands the Sc
we're service without injury or derange-
meat.
The accepted type Of machinery is so
simple and reliable that it can be ham
died satisfactorily by a small number
of men, and these need not necessarily
be highly skilled nor of long experience.
This is of some importance in view Of
the fact that the months of idleness
render it difficult to retain the best
men and that IL is always necessary TO
keep the salary account down. Ex-
pertinent has demonstrated that the saw
ing in fuel due to improved machinery
does not. as a rule. compensate for the
drawbacks accompanying its use. such
ms increased weight, space occupied
| greater first cost and less reliability
Casters Magazine.
Evening journal., 1897-08-20
FASHION NOIES.
Items OF Intcrest 10 Ladies wh
Dress.


Itcms Of Interest 10 Ladies who
Dress.
One sometimes sees velvet dresses
with the seams piped with contrasting
color, but this is fashion that never
lasts for any length of time. Velvet is
a material with which one cannot af-
ford to be frivolous. Kpiping or a cord
in the seam of velvet skirt. while it
may have fashion to back its claims. is
not artistic and is very often not in good
taste.
A stylish costume of black Japanese
crepe has a plain skirt with shirred
hounces covering the lower half of the
skirt. The waist is gathered full and
drawn down at the back to the waist
line. The front is loose on either side
of dropping vest of fancy material
which is tucked inside of folded belt.
Among the revivals are punches of
flowers worn in the hair. In the days
of our grandmothers a headdress of
flowers was considered the height of
elegance. When my lady went out to
tea. she carried her headdress in a box
and adjusted it after her bonnet was re-
moved.
The velvet costume is much liked,
and most well-dressed women like
to own one. To be in most perfect
style it is made up with satin collar,
cuffs, revers and sometimes there is an
extra vest with a turned-over collar.
Shoulder capes in the extreme sum
mer styles are little more than very
wide fluffy collars. They are made of
lace or other thin or semi-transparent
summer materials, and elaborately
trimmed with jet and edging.
Among the new garnitures are pat
tern sets of collars. cuffs, rims and the
like of white kid deliberately wrought
with colored beads and metal threads.
The effect TO broaden the shoulders
isevident in the straight out epaulettes,
cape-shaped frills and outstanding
shoulder puffs.
Crepe dresses are very fashionable
and are thought extremely elegant, es-
pcially in the finest grades of japanese
and China crepe.
There are few women to whom bright
red is becoming, but for those whom it
suits it is the perfection of shade.
Tam O'Shanter hats of the finest
straw are trimmed with rosettes Of
black velvet and couple of black
quilts.
Among the important revivals for
dress is grosgrain silk, which is to be
one of the popular fabrics of the sea-
son.
Young girls are wearing wreaths of
flowers around their heads at parties
and entertainments.
Chemisettes and fronts of thin fab
RIGS and lace are worn with nearly
all dressy costumes.-N. Y. Ledger.
Evening journal., 1897-08-20
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

Progressive euchre has been abolish
ed in Montana. That is country OF
bigger game.-Cincinnau Enquirer.
When a woman can't find anything
else to feel sorry for, she gets to feeling
sorry for herself.-New York Press.
Women may now join the National
Guard in Colorado. But they are much
better everywhere among the original
home guards.-New York World.
1t is all right for the London news
paperstocall the car ''tzar, "butwhen
they call the czarina a "tsaritsa" they
are inilicting a cruel blow in the head
on an estimable lady.-Mail and Ex-
press.
Is there a conspiracy against the pu-
pills OF the Indian schools? The govern
ment las just ordered for them $1,000
pounds Of dried peaches, $4,000 pounds
of dried apples, and $4,000 pounds OF
prunes s!-Chicago Record.
You can get rich without going ito
Alaska. Just invent a new kind of
cigarette.-FlOrida Times-Union.
There's nothing left for the Cornell
crew now, but TO challenge the Empire
State express. No. 999 has been pretty
good engine in its day, but the Cornell
crew has just beaten four nines.-Troy
Times.
Evening journal., 1897-08-20
WOOING IN ALASKA.

Apropos of the stir made in the wide,
wide world by the discovery OF KlOn-
dyke gold, it is interesting to know
something of the peculiar wOoing and
wedding rites of Alaska.
When a young man is of a suitable
age to marry, his mother, his aunt or
his sister looks up a wife for him. He
seldom marries a woman younger than
himself; she is much older, and some
times is double his age and even more.
She is selected from family whose po-
sition equals his or is even higher.
When a suitable woman is found the
young man is asked how many blankets
and animal skins he is willing to pay
for her. When this important question
is settled a feast is arranged in the
home Of the bride and the friends Of
both families are invited. When the
company is assembled the woman's peO-
pie extol the greatness of their family.
The young mans marriage gifts are
spread out where they will make a fine
show, and then his family sound their
praises. The ceremony lasts from one
to two days, and finally the young
bridegroom takes his wife to his own
abode
Evening journal., 1897-08-20
IS ANDREE IosTq

A Swedish skipper who after a haz-
ardous voyage through the frozen re-
gions in the neighborhood of Hudson
bay, reached port safely, has reported
observations Of pole-seekers' balloon,
stranded and empty. If this be true,
then must the ingenious Swede's pro-
digioug aerial voyage have tragically
failed.
Nevertheless. the actual departure Of
Explorer Andree and two companions
in a balloon for the North Pole has
more interest about 1t than the mere
element of daring adventure that al
ways attracts attention. The theories
on which his voyage was planned are
regarded as plausible and the calcula-
tions as to the place of landing
whether in Siberia or in the Samoyedan
peninsula or in Alaska or in British
North America were based upon ascer.
tanned data. At the same time it was
admitted that the risk was very great
and the bold Swede and his companion,
might have vanished from human ker
forever.