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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
AMATEUR BALL NOTES.
Minooka Club Gains an Easy Victory
Over the HarmonIcs.

A good sized crowd of admirers of
the great national game witnessed yes
terday's contest between the Minooka
club and the West Side Harmonies, at
Minooka. Up to the sixth inning the
visitors could do nothing with O'Neills s
delivery. In the sixth and seventh the
Harmonies managed to get six men
across the plate by their timely hitting
and Minookas loose fielding. The game
was devoid of any startling plays.
Score. R.H.E.
Minooka .....6 2403 l 0 o '-l6 ~ 6
Harmonies ....2O OO3 0 O-S Z IL
Bateries-ONeill and McDonough;
Gaffney and Hurst; Hurst and May.
Umpre-Padden.
Scarpper Dean is putting up good
ball for the Edison.
The West Side stars defeated the
Sliders by a score of 13 to 8.
The Washburn Street Starlights de-
feated the Catapalias by a score of l3
to ~ on Saturday.
The Stars challenge the Hickorys, of
Old Forge, for any time or place. VIII
Gallagher, captain. Answer through
The Tribune.
The Carbon Street Senators challenge
any club in the city under l6 years of
age. Answer through The Tribune.
George j. Ash. manager.
The Columbia base ball club chal-
lenges the Sliders to a game on Thurs
day, May 20. Tom Bradbury, manager
Charles Costello captain.
The Carbon Street Senators defeated
the Alerts by the score of IA to 49, Bat
teries of the Senators, Toole and Boles;
the Alerts, Shea and Flaherty.
The Starlights, of Washburn street
challenge any club under 10 years OF
age to a game on Tuesday. Answer in
The Tribune Ivor Davis, manager.
The Carbon Stret Stars defeated
the Jolly Nine yesterday by the score
of to l. The batteries for the Senators
were Scanlon and Mulherin; for the
Jolly Nine, Reedey and Mullen.
The Sneakers beat the Reporter Jun
Tors by a score of Is to II on the Del
aware and Hudson grounds Saturday
Battery for Sneakers, Gaming and Say
ers; battery for Reporters, Thomas
Burke, Harris Frank
The South Side Stars defeated the
Hollow Boys Friday afternoon by G
score of 13 to 8. Battle pitched greai
game for the Stars. He struck out Il
men and held the Hollow Boys dowr
to five hits. Batteries, Battle and Cook
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
INSANE LADS ACT
Frank Machemer Cuts the Throat of
Little Mabel Kurtz with
Butchers Knife.

Philadelphia, May 16.-Frank Mache-
mer, an insane lad of 10 years. this af-
ternoon cut the throat of Mabel Kurtz,
the 7-year-old daughter of Adolph
Kurtz, in the cellar of the little girls
home. She was removed to the Samar-
itan hospital and the physicians there
say there is very little hope of saving
her life. Machemer is in custody. He
has for some time been confined in the
Norristown hospital. He was ycster-
day brought to the home of his sister,
a ncighbor and acquaintance of the
Kurtz family and was taken to see the
Washington monument as a digres-
sion from his hospital life. Late this
afternoon the demented youth visited
the Kurtz residence and chatted with
Mrs. Kurtz and the little girl. When
he left Mrs. Kurtz went upstairs to lie
down. Shortly afterward she heard
her child scream and on running down
stairs was Mortified to find her daugh-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
HARRISBURG FORECAST.
Measures 10 Be Considered by the House.
Hamilton Road Bill Will Be Taken
Up by the Senate.

Harrisburg, Pa, May 16-The Young
bill, giving trolley companies the right
to eminent domain, will be considered
by the house Monday night, the ques-
tion being a motion to reconsider the
vote by which the resolution to make
a special order was defeated. The op-
position to the bill is so great that it's
most sanguine friends are afraid they
can not pass it this session.
The Gibson safety bill will be called
up in the senate tomorrow night for
second reading. 1t was beaten last
week and then reconsidered and laid
aside. The purpose of the measure is
to require the use Of automatic safety
controllers on hosting engines for the
prevention of loss of life and limb Of
employees and other persons from over
hosting or runaways in shafts, slopes,
strippings, quarries and mines. There
is a strong sentiment among the min
ers of the state in favor of the bill
After May 20, all postponed second
reading bills will be dropped at the
same time.
The house may begin holding night
sessions this week to expedite busi-
ness. The senate will be able to keep
up with the house bill holding one ses-
sion a day. The appropriation bills are
still in committee and nobody, not even
Chairman Marshall, knows when they
will be brought out All depends on
what is done with the Bliss beer bills
and other revenue measures. The re-
form bills are also tied up in commit
tee.
The Hamilton road bill, as amended
by the house. will be taken up tomor-
row night by the senate. It's friends
declare it will pass without a change
and that it will become law before
the close of this week If these pre-
dictions are fulfilled, 1t will mark a
new era in the history of road manage
ment in Pennsylvania.
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ter lying on the floor with blood gush-
ing from a gaping wound in her throat.
Assistance was called and the suffering
child was hurriedly taken to the hos
pital.
A butcher knife covered with blood
was found on the floor but there was
no evidence to indicate by whom the
crime had been committed. Suspicion
pointed to Machemer but he could not
he found. Shortly afterward he walked
into the house from the street and
was placed under arrest He at first
denied having any knowledge Of the
crime but subsequently acknowledged
that he cut the chlld's throat. He gave
no explanation for the deed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17

Lancaster, May 16.-The New Era,
daily and semi-weekly newspaper of
this city, which was founded by Warfel
& Geist and published by them for the
past twenty years, has passed into the
possession of new firm. MIR. Warfel
retires from the business and the old
firm will be succeeded by The New
Era Printing company, composed of j.
NJ. w. Geist, James ID. Lands, b. S.
Schindle, A, II. Hershey and John c..
Warfel. All the new members of the
company have been connected with the
establishment during Its entire exist
enCR,
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Pennsylvania new$.

"An interesting fact-and one which
love to recall--is that the only time
Washington formally addressed the
Constitutional convention during all its
sessions over which he presided in
this city, he appealed for larger rep
resentation of the people in the ma
tional house of representatives, and his
appeal was instantly needed. Thus
was he ever keenly watchful of the
rights Of the people in whose hands
was the destiny of our government
then and now.
IN CIVIL LIFE.
"Masterful as were his military cam
paigns, his civil administration COM
mands equal admiration. His foresight
was marvellous: his conception of the
philosophy of government his insist
ence upon the necessity of education,
morality and enlightened citizenship to
the progress and permanence of the
republic cannot be contemplated even
at this period without filling us with
astonishment at the breadth of his
comprehension and the sweep of his
vision.
His was no narrow view of govern
ment. The immediate present was
not his sole concern, but our future
good his constant theme of study. He
bazed the path of liberty. He laid the
foundation upon which we have grown
from weak and scattered colonial gov
ernments to o united republic, whose
domains and power as well as whose
liberty and freedom have become the
admiration Of the world. Distance and
time have not detracted from the fame
and force of his achievements or di-
minished the grandeur of his life and
work. Great deeds do not stop in their
growth and those of Washington will
expand in influence in all the cen
turies to follow.
THE LESSON HE TAUGHT.
"The bequest Washington has made
to civilization is rich beyond compu-
tation. The obligations under which
he has placed mankind are sacred
and commanding. The responsibility
he has left for the American people to
preserve and perfect what he accom-
plished is eXacting and solemn. Let
us rejoice in every new evidence that
the people realize what they enjoy, and
cherish with affection the illustrious
heroes of Revolutionary story whose
valor and sacrifices made us a nation
They live in us and their memory will
help us keep the covenant entered into
for the maintenance of the freest gov
ernment of earth.
"The nation and the name of Wash
ington are inseparable One is linked
indissolubly with the other. Both are
glorious, both triumphant. Washing
ton lives and will live because what
he did was for the eXaltation of man
| the enforcement of conscience and
| the establishment of q government
which recognizes all the governed. And
so, too. will the nation live victorious
over all obstacles, adhering to the i'm
| mortal principles which Washington
| taught and Lincoln sustained"
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Button May Have Been Washington's

Carlisle, May 16.-Frank Mace, OF
Middlesex, this county, while blowing
in a field recently found gold NUT
ton an inch and half in diameter. On
the outer edge are inscribed the in
itials of the thirteen original colonies
and in the center appear the letters
&c. W." The supposition is the but
ton was lost by one of a party of
Revolutionary heroes who with Cen
eral Washington in October, 1894, visit
ed the grandfather of the late James
G.. Blaine, whose home was near Car
Isle,
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PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING STA

PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING STA
i tionery, Fuel and other Supplies.
In compliance with the Constitution and
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
we hereby invite sealed proposals at prices
below maximum rates fixed in schedules, to
furnish stationery, fuel and other supplies
for the several departments of the state Gov
ernment, and for making repairs in the sew
eral departments and for the distribution of
the public documents, for the year ending the
first Tuesday of Juue, \, ID. 1893.
Separate proposals will be received and sep
arate contracts awardedas announced in said
schedules. Each proposal must be accom-
panied by n bond, with at least two sureties
or one surety company, approved by Judge
of the Court Of Common Pleas of the county
in which the person or persons making such
proposal may reside; conditioned for the
faithful performance of the contract, and adj
dressed and delivered to the Board OF Conn
missioners of Public Grounds and Buildings
before ~ o'clock M, on Tuesday, the nrst
day of June, a. ID. 1897 at which time the
proposals will be opened and published, in
the Reception Room OF the Executive De-
partment at Harrisburg, and contracts
awarded as soon thereafter as practicable.
Blank bonds and schedules containing all
necessary information can be obtained at
this Department ,,,,, .>,,,,
For the Board of Commissioners of Public
Grounds and Buildings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17

philadelphia, May 16.-The unveiling
of the Washington monument in Fair
mount park was celebrated yesterday
with one of the most impressive mill
tary parades in the history of Philadel-
phia,, in the presence of the president
of the United States, his cabinet, the
governor of Pennsylvania, the mayor
of the city and a distinguished assem-
blage of citizens surrounding him. More
than ID, 900 soldiers and sailors marched
past the reviewing stand. At least
600, 900 people witness the march and
the ceremonies.
Promptly at noon the martial col
umns moved out Broad street toward
the park. At l o'clock the members of
the State Society of the Cincinnati
drove to their reviewing stand to re-
ceive the president. At 1.45 o'clock
committee from this society met the
presidential party, which was escorted
along the line of parade by the First
City troop. The exercises at the monu-
ment at 2.45 o'clock consisted of an ad-
dress by President Mckinley, and par
tiCipation by notable Philadelphians.
The parade passed in review at 4
o'clock-United States regulars of the
y
vania New Jersey and Delaware, with
the governors in command, and other
organizations. At the moment of un-
yelling by the president the vessels of
war in the Delaware fired salutes of
twenty-one guns. President Mckinley,
Vice President Hobart and the mem
bers of the cabinet left for Washington
at 617.
ha ryiN hNy ha iat "
of the Cincinnati to 400 distinguished
citizens, soldiers and visitors. In the
evening reception, concert and sup
per were given the visiting military by
the City troop. The great parade of
bcyclists wheeled over the designated
route, ir unprecedented numbers, en-
thusiasm and beauty of illumination.
1t was one of the greatest days in the
annals of the city.
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
Following is the text of President
McKinley's address:
"A critical study of Washngton's
career only enhances our estimation Of
his vast and varied abilities. AS COM
mander in chief of the Colonial armies
from the beginning of the war to the
proclamation of peace, ms president of
the convention which framed the con-
stitution of the United States, and a
the first president of the United States
under that constitution, Washington
has destruction differing from that of
all OH. illustrious Americans. No
stitution of the United States, and as
relation to the government Not only
by his military genius-his patience,
his sagacity his courage, and his skill
was our national independence won,
hut he helped in largest measure ia
draft the chart by which the nation
was guided, and he was the first chos-
en- Of the people to put in motion the
new government.
His was not the boldness of material
display or the charm of captivating
oratOry, but his calm and steady judg-
ment won mems support and COM
manded their confidence by appealing
to their best and noblest aspirations
And withal Washington was ever SC
modest that at no time in his career
did his personality seem in the least in
trusive. He was above the temptation
Of power. He spurned the suggested
crown. He would have no honor which
the people did not bestow.
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LOST HER LIFE IN A STREAM.
While Attempting to Ford Creek
She Is SWept Away.

DoylestOWn, May l6.-Miss Laura
Barnes, aged II years, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Barnes, of near OTIS
vile, Tinicum township, was drowned
in the Tinicum creek. Miss Barnes ac-
companied her father together with a
couple of children on a drive and the
accident occurred when an attempt
was made to ford the stream.
The young lady's body was washed
down stream a half mile before recov-
cred.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
CARRIED OVER THE DAM.
Steam Yacht Meets with Accident on
the SchuyikiII.

Philadelphia, May 16.-The pleasure
steam yacht David w. Sellers, carry
ing party of twelve passengers on the
Schuyll<ill yesterday afternoon, was
carried over FairmOunt dam, and three
of the party-two girls and a woman
are reported drowned.
The missing are: Mrs. Edward Even,
4S5 Fountain street, Roxborough; Ele-
amor Davis, 10 years, 2919 West Clear
field street; Jessie Davis, years, 29l0
West Clearfeld street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
SIX MONTHS FOR FORGERY.
Pittsburg Contractor Must Serve That
Time in Jail.

Pittsburg. May 16.-Williann, j. Dunn,
the contractor who pleaded no defense
to charge of having forged assign
ments on city work, was sentenced to
six months in Jail yesterday.
In pronouncing this short sentence,
the court was influenced by the fact
that Dunn has made full restitution
and that he had borne an excellent rep
utation before his present trouble.
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Under Arrest; Sues Others.

Huntingdon, May 16.-Autis Ellis,
husband of Susan Ellis, the plaintiff
in the fire insurance suit just ended in
this county, in which she was award
ed $555, was arrested for corrupt per-
Jury in that suit. Justice Patton
bound him over for trial at the next
term. Ellis also has a number of prom
inent people under arrest for alienat-
ing the affections of his wife.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
CARPENTER Falls Seventy-fve Feet.

Sharon, May lG-James Bostwick, a
carpenter, fell from Lake Shore &
Michigan Southern railway bridge near
osgood, Mercer county, today, to the
Pittsburg, Bessemer and Lake Erie
railway tracks, a distance Of rs feet,
and received injuries that win result
In his death. ., ...
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Youthful Horseman Drowned.

Huntingdon, May 16.-Lloyd Pifer,
the 1l-year-old son of Fillmore Pifer
Of Porter township, while riding a
horse, engaged in dragging brush into
the Juniata river, yesterday, fell from
the horse into the river and was
drowned. His body was swept away
by the current. and has not yet been
recovered.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
BottIer Killed By an Express,

Altoona, May 16Francis G, Dunphy,
a bother of this city, was struck and
killed by a Pittsburg express at Cresson
yesterday afternoon. He went to Cres-
son to collect bills. After waiting at
crossing for a freight train to pass
he stepped directly in front of the pas
senger train. He was aged 23 years.
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Connors and Quinnan. M. Moore.

manager.
The base ball team of the ST. Joseph's
society," of Minooka, challenge the team
of the St. Johns, of Pine Brook, to a
game on Burke's ground, Minooka,
Sunday, May %. Answer in The Trib-
une. p. T. Connolly. manager.
The Little Gaints have organized.
The players are: Holgate, catcher;
Watkins, pitcher; Levy, first base;
Foster, second base; Nelson, third base;
Torrey, short stop; Pedrick, left field;
Hutchinson, center field: Griffin, right
field. They would like to organize a
league with the Uncle Sam Boys, the
Young Sliders, the Bat Smashers and
two more clubs under 13 years of age.
Please answer through The Tribune.
L. Watkins, manager and captain.
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OFFICE OF THE
CAPITOL BUILDING COMMISSION,
n II.npTapITDn pa Nav r 1907

HARRIsBURG, PA. May 5, 1897.
PROPOSALS FOR TAKING DOWN THE
RUINS OF THE CAPITOL BUILDINGS,
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
- ceiVed up 10 IL o'clock noon, on the Goth
day of May, 1897, for taking down the stone,
brick and Iron contained In the ruins of the
Capitol Building, the cleaning and proper
piling and storing of the same upon the Cap
itol grounds in the immediate vicinity of the
ruins. Specifications can be had upon appli-
cation TO the undersigned. No dynamite or
other explosive will be permitted TO be used
in the conduct of the work.
The Commission reserves the right TO re-
ject any or all bids.
BENJAMIN j. HAYWOOD, Secretary.
Once Of the state Treasurer, Harrisburg, ia,
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ST. THOMAS COLLEGE.


Earned runs-St. Thomas College, 49,
Browns, 4. Three-base hits-Cummings,
Kirkwood, c.. Davis. Two-base hits
Cummings, Nallin (2), Durkin, Gonis, G..
Davis. Base on balls-Oh Kentry, 2; off
Allen, 10. Hit by pitched balACummings,
Jones. Struck out-By Kentry, II; by
Allen, 3; by Sayers, l. Double plays
Durkin to Murray. Time of game-2.S0
Umpire-MacGrath,
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REAL ESTATE.
Advs. Under This Head One Cent Word.


nor SALE THE FINEST BUILDING
Il lots in the city, on the fashionable ave-
nues at low, price and on easy terms: these
lots are central and about ten minutes walk
from Court House Square; they are the sur
est and safest investment, IL you buy now
while they are cheap, they are the most ele-
CANT home sites now on the market. on the
choice avenues; they are at short walking
distance from the city's most active life, Just
at the right distance to insure quiet and COM
fort, yet convenient to all points and to all
industrial interests; title perfect. Call or
write for map and circular, JONES, 81
Spruce Street
~ PER CENT. REAL ESTATE INVEST
= ment; property must be sold promptly;
improvements new; SlOO per month rent;
price, $4,000. BROWN, Attorney; Mears
Building,
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BASE BALL UNIFORM CONTEST.

In the neighborhood of 10000 ballots
had been received up to 8 o'clock Sat-
urday night in The Tribune's contest
among amateur base ball clubs to Sc
cure one of three valuable prizes. The
vote Is as follows:
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CITY SCAVENGER.

THAS, COOPER, CITY SCAVENGER.
~ All orders promptly attended to, day or
night. All the latest appliances. Charges
reasonable. 10 Scranton street. House,
636 North Washington avenue.
A B.BRIGGS CLEANS PRIVY VAULTS
IA. and cess pools; no odor: Improved
pumps used. A. BRIGGS, Proprietor.
Leave orders 100 n. Main ave, or Elckes'
drug store, corner Adams and Mulberry.
Telephone 0O4O.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
THE WASHINGTON
MONUMENT UNVEILED
Impressive Ceremonies at Fairmount
Park, Philadelphia.
1900 SOLDIERS AND SAILORS IN LINE

The President of the United states,
His Cabinet, and the Governor of
PENNSYLVANIA and 500, 700 Citizens
Witness the Paradc--Prcsident Nc
Kinley's Address, by the
Society ofthe Cincinnati.
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The club receiving the greatest
number of votes will be awarded
ten complete uniforms, comprising
flno shirt, pants, cap, belt and
stockings, made to order by c. NJ.
Florey, ;ke sporting goods dealer of
222 Wyoming avenue. They will be
OF the best style and equal to tho
uniforms of any Eastern league
club.
This vote will be confined eXclu-
sively to clubs of Lackawanna, Lu-
zerne, Wayne, Susquehanna, Mon
roe, Bradford and Wyoming coun-
ties. The winning club will be an
nounced Saturday. June 26. Send
ballots to Sporting Editor, The Trib-
une The time is short. Better be-
gin now.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
ST. THOMAS COLLEGE TEAM WON.
Outplayed the West Side Browns at
Athletic Park Saturday.

The st. Thomas college baseball team
won a lively game at Athletic park
Saturday afternoon from the West Side
Browns.
The score in detail:
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ESTRAYED.

Adys Under This Head One Cent Word.
HORSE ESTRAYED, FROM FIELD NEAR
IL lace factory; dark bay horse, with left
front knee sprung and SPAWN on left
hind leg. Information thankfully received
at 1886 Won Storch avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17
CHIROPODIST AND MANICURE,

TORNS, BUNIONS AND INGROWING
- nails cured without the least pain or
drawing blood. Consultation and advice
given free. f.. NJ. HETZEI, Chropodist,
$50 Lackawanna avenue Ladies attended
at their residence if desired. Charges moder-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-17

DANIEL II. HASTINGS. J. c. DELANEY.
Governor Superintendent
AMOS II. MYLIN,
Auditor General.
BENJAMIN ]. HAYWOOD,
State DreaSurer
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NXTANTED-A RELIABLE GIRL WANTS
w IA position rs assistant dressmaker or
ladies' maid: references. Address SEAM
STRESS, Tribune Office, city.
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SITUATION WANTED-EXPERIEN
> groceryman desires Il permanent posi-
tion with a reliable tirm is strictly temper
ate; will go to any city or town; can furnish
reference. Address j. II. j., Tribune.
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SITUATION WANTED-TO DO WASH
- ing and ironing. Washngs and ironing
taken home also. Call or address A. b., 334
y. sumner avenue, Hyde Park.