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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04
LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN.
THE ANDROMEDA METEOR SHOWER OF
THIS YEAR.
COMET WITH A STRANGE HISTORY THEORIES
TO EXPLAIN THE FAILURE OF
THIS YEARS DISPLAY


The failure Of the meteor shower which was
expected with considerable confidence to put in
an appearance on the night OF November - Is
puzzling the astronomers more than little
The display which occurred early in the morn
ings Of November 10 to II was all that had been
ANTICIPATED inasmuch as the experts were well
aware that those meteors whose paths seem 10
emerge from the constellation Of Leo were not
due in great numbers until next year But
there was reason to hope for reappear-
ance Of the Andromedcs inasmuch as their two
most famous displays have come at intervals OF
thirteen years. and that period has elapsed since
the great shower of November -, 1850.
The comet of which the Andromedes are be-
lieved to be the wreckage has had a peculiar
history. 1t discovered by an Austrian OIL
Ger named Biela in 1896. and had period Of
about six and half years. Ii returned in 1882.
but was not seen in 1880. for some reason.
When it came back. in 1916. it gave the star
gazers a irst-cass surprise. 1t was split in two.
its halves travelling along side by side only about
one hundred and fifty thousand miles apart This
distance in celestial space is very small. What
had happened TO the comet no one could say. but
It's division naturally created special interest In
its return in 1852 Grave doubts were enter
tanned whether IL would come IN tOWdTu the
sun again at all However. the comet arrived
on schedule time, both parts Of 1t putting in an
aDpearance. The interval between them, how
ever. was then found to be nearly two million
miles.
Since that year Bielas comet has not been
seen. as q comet, with certainty. Twenty years
ELAPSED without any trace Of it whatever In
1872 there was a magnificent display or me-
teors. which seemed to proceed from the con-
stellatjon Of AndrOneda Their paths were
found 20 coincide closely with the orbit OF the
lost comet Moreover. II the comet had pre-
served its integrity it would have been due that
au,ulnn. Hence it has been generally believed
NV astronomers that the AndIomedes represent
all that is left of one-half Of the comet What
has become of the other part no one undertakes
10 say with much confidence. In 1SS5 O comet
WAS seen for a single night that was thought to
be identical with onc-half Of this Interesting Cd
feet. but this suspicion has never been fully
confirmed.
ON November 81, 1885. there was n second dis
NAV Of Andromcdcs. nearly or quite equal In
abundance and beauty to that Of 1872. Much
Icss striking occurrences Of mcteors e1nanatins
from the same radiant point were reported IN
November. 1879 and 1892. The difference IN
abundance between the two sets OF showers
may be easily explained. The orbit OF Inc Blelh
comet (and OF The swarm encountered in IBID
intcrseclcd the earth's orbit al n certain point
IN space. This crossing was located where me
earth is in November. But six-and -half-year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04
THE OLD PLAYS.
LITTLE NEW AMONG THE THEATRES
THIS WEEK.

AN ABUNDANCE OF ENTERTAINMENT AND PROS
PEHITY THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CHANGE
There are to be few changes among the prin-
cipal theatres OF NewYOrk this week-ndeed
only OF consequence. The only other
changes of bill tn be made at the houses
that always change and even at these the new
bills will be revivas and not new plays. The
prosperity f the seas n thus far ems TO justify
the continuance Of almost everything now before
the public 1t has its Interruptions of course. but
through them all it is a gratifying relief from
the constant Sorrows Of the last five years.
Last week the wintry winds We'd with mans
ingratitude in utkindness to the theatres. but
this was accepted az mere incident. and bet
ter things are hoped for this week The hoi-
days Will probably be the next disturbing fac
tor. and they rapidly drawing
The beauty Of Mr. Days revival Of THE
Merchant Of Venice" and the manner of its
acting by Miss Rehan and the other members
of the company. have placed it high in the list
Of the Shakesrearian REVEALS which have been
the most distinctive feature Of this theatre for
many years. The production also serves as
4 most suspicious opening for a season which
promises much. even by comparison With other
seasons Of Mr. Days theatre
The one new play If note to be given in Broad
way this week is The Head Of the Family"
which William II Crane Will put forth at the
Knickerbocker Theatre on Tuesday night in
spite Of the Official declarations to the contrary
made Il week ago. worth a Million" will
Their fore have only ono more performance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04
~ HIS NLEHENT.

From The Chicago Record
"W,at is sqGrenl's husncss?"
"Iic's starch manufacturer"
"Did ne enjoy Boston,"
"ycry much: he says the people there ale SO
STIFF"
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-09

finch All-Silk Taffeta Polka-Dot Rib
bons. with Black or White dots, all
colors. for 25c. yard
l-2-inch Heavy Quality Black Taneta
Ribbons here for lac. yard; well worth
19c.
Black Velvet Ribbons, 10-yard pieces,
SC. piece
4-inch All-Silk Satin Ribbons, White
only. for II l2c. yard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-09
IN EVERY HOUSE.

Gold-Dust Washing Powder, &C.
Jewel Carpet Renovation, l5c. CAKE
CLEANS equal TO new.
Bixby's Shoe Polish, Sc.
Parlor Pride Stove Enamel. l0c a bottle
One pound Of Oillne Soap good FOR
washing linen, wool, and lace, Tor t,.
sc. rolls OF Perforated Toilet Paper og
&C.. l0c. rolls for &c.
Rogers's Silver Soap l9c. a box
Large-size boxes OF Shoe Blackins, sc'
Fairy Soap, l0c size, for &c.
10c. cans Of Concentrated Lye FOR &c.
Silexo, lc. a cake.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-09

Like wandering in an art gallery 10 q
through that great room where the reaos
s0-uear
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-09
"THE MUNSING PLATED" KNIT
UNDERWEAR

Ladies', Misses. Children's, and Boys
are non-shrinkable. They can be had in
white or natural. The fit of the Munsing
garments is insured by its elastic, fiat
seams, making them equal 10. and in most
cases superior to the full-fashioned gar
ments. A hint as to prices:
Ladies' Vests and Pants, white OF natu-
raj, full, large sizes, start at Toe.
Munsing Union Suits at $lI5.
Misses Vests and Pants at 69c.
The Munsing Misses and Boys Union
Suits are 75c. and 81 suit
SOME INTERESTING FACTS OF OUR
ANN-INrLrDS ARX SAI.E IN
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26
GREEN RIDGE.

Owing to the liberdlity of the people
of st. Pauls parish of Green Ridge in
furnishing such an abundance of eat
ables for their turkey supper Thurs
day evening, it is necessary to hold it
again this evening, when they will
serve a tirst-class turkey supper at
10 cents for children. and IL cents for
adults, commencing at 6 m.
Clarence Palmer, who has diphtheria,
is slowly recovering.
Mrs. F. p. Cooper, of Waymart, is
viting her son, j. II. Cooper, of Adams
avenue
Mrs. II. NJ. Simons, of East Market
street, was taken sick yesterday after
noon. Or. Treverton was called and
found the patient to be suffering from
inflammation of the stomach.
Mr., and Mrs. Sherman Beers. of Wal
ton, n. Y. have returned home after
spending THANKSGIVING with William
Storie, of Dickson avenue.
Mr.. F. e. Nettleton, of Washington
avenue is quite i'll.
Mrs. F. II. Dun, of Boulevard ave-
nue., expects her sister, Miss Emma
Woolhealth, of Equinox, this morning,
Harry Francois and Bert Ainey at
tended a ball given by SeigelsDancing
class at Wilkes Barre last evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

We do hereby respectfully urge the
voters of the Fifth ward in the hearty
support of Mr.. John ". James, candi-
date for common council He is a
young man of the first quality. capable.
honest and reliable and we commend
him for his honesty. He has not re-
sorted to deception, promises. bribery,
or bossism. and in his election the
Fifth ward will get the best represen-
tation in council and in the event of
improvements in the city government.
the wishes of the voters and property
owners will be consulted. We are tired
OF bossism, clicks and rings. An hon
est election for an honest office; hence
an honest candidate.
Citizens.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Jones. of III Nor
ris court, entertained Thursday even
ing in honor of Miss Rachel Jones'
Vocal and instrumental music was en-
joyed. Misses Elizabeth Marchant and
Alice Phillips played for dancing. About
sixty guests were present, many from
out of town
The funeral of the late Adam Stoeckel
will be held this afternoon from the
residence, 40 South Lincoln avenue
II.
Lutheran church. where at 2.3O O'Clock
services will be held. Rev. A. l.. Ra-
mer, Phi. D.. will oHiciate, Rev. Lauer
assisting. lnterment will be made at
the Washburn street cemetery.
The members the *, of r. Literary
and Debating club and their lady
| friends were royalty entertained
Thanksgiving evening by Miss Jennie
Lewis, at her residence, 1917 Swetlani
street. Thomas Boston and John
Thomas sang Misses Jennie Lewis
and Lillian Morris played piano selec-
! tions. William Coler played several
banjo solos and Gus Eynon played for
| dancing.
| quite number of our local anna teur
shots enjoyed a shooting match Thurs
day afternoon on Gammon's hill. There
We're nine entries and the prize was
! $40. John Marsh and Morsan Williams
divided the money, each getting four
out of five birds. The officials were:
Referee, G. Davis; scorer Frank Phil
! lips; trapper, j. Mawson.
The funeral of the infant child of Mr..
| and Mrs. Evan Davies will be held this
AFTERNOON at 2.30 O'Clock from the resi-
| dence. l32 Robinson street, and will be
private. Interment will be made at the
| Washburn street cemetery.
y grand cantata, Ruth and Boaz,"
will be giver in the Washburn street
PRESBYTERIAN church. Nov. % under
the auspices Of Miss Nicols' class. con-
| Quoted by Professor Will Jones.
| The now chemical apparatus for the
| Columbia Combination Chemical and
Hose company has not yet arrived and
| 1t viii not. from present indications,
| until Monday or Tuesday of next Meelk.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26
FOURTH WARD CAUCUS.

The aspirants for the several ward
officers In the Fourth ward met again
in Alderman Johns office. on North
Main avenue, last evening and select
ed Saturday. Dec. TO- as the day for
their caucus. They also arranged
flag ticket and agreed to meet again
next Friday evening to complete final
arrangements. Alderman John presid-
ed and John +. Lewis acted III the
capacity of secretary. The session
was well attended and harmonious in
tenor.
In addition to the above business. a
few more candidates were placed on
the ticket The new candidates are
John r. Neat, John T.. Morgan and
w. f. Morgan, for constable. No cleo
tion board was arranged for the First
district. this matter being left to the
committee on printing. For the Sec
ond district, a. Schumacher. Judge,
and David Hughes, inspector. were
named. For the Third district. Henry
Nichols, judge. ana Howell Phillips
inspector. For the Fourth district,
David J. Jones, judge, and d. b. Har-
ris, inspector
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26
MFRS OF NEWS

At the nome of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Jones, Of Cherry street, a Pleasant par
ty was held last night i'm honor of the
christening of their baby daughter, the
ceremony being performed yesterday
by Rev MI. Zitzleman, Of the Zion
Lutheran church. Miss Alice Jones
and Alexander Sokopki were the spon-
sors for the little one. At the conclu-
sion an informal reception was given
to the immediate friends of the fam
lily. In the evening dinner was served
to a large number of guests. Frank
Curling furnished the music for dane
ing.
The morning service at the Hickory
Street Presbyterian church tomorrow
will be held as a memorial to the mem
ory of the deceased members of the
past year. No formal programme has
been set for the occasion. Rev Mr.
Nordts sermon will be taken from the
gospel according TO ST. John. eleventh
chapter and eleventh verse. Lazarus
our friend sleepeth."
The work of arranging and furniSh-
ing tho new home of the Century Hose
company was completed yesterday. 1t
is safe to state that more pretty and
cosy quarters cannot be found i'm the.
city fire department.
County Commissioner John Demuth
has been confined to his residence all
week with an attack of rheumatism.
Today he will make an attempt to be
at his Office
The condition of Joseph ROsar. of
Birch street, was slightly improved
yesterday Bright hopes are enter
tained for his recovery.
The team of the Relief Engine COM
pany, of Petersburg. was transferred
yesterday to the Neptune Engine COM
pany, to be used on the hose wagon.
Pete who has done duty for years
on the hose wagon, will be sent to the
Columbia Chemical and Hose company
at West Scranton today.
An unsuccessful attempt was made
to enter the home of Patrolman Fla
herty. on Pittston avenue, Thanksgiv-
ing morning about . o'clock. Miss
Sarah Flaherty heard noises near her
room window and. going to the VIM
dow, saw a man trying to open it. She
gave an alarm and the burglar made
| away.
Sergeant Edward Conley, who has
'S''' "Vi l'uSlS III at ms nome on teQal
| avenue with typhoid fever is able tc
sit up. Mr.. COnley was taken sick with
| fever at Camp Meade two months ago
| At several times during his long illness
| 1t was thought he could not survive.
Miss Kate Neher will lead the gospe
services at the Young Women's Chris
tian association rooms tomorrow after.
| noon.
Peter Rosar ST., the Cedar avenue
| grocer has returned from a visit al
| Elmira.
| Miss Mary BrobsOn, of Genet street
| and Thomas King, of Pittsburg, were
married at st. Johns church. Thanks
| giving Day, by Rev. f. j. Melley. The,
We're unattended, and after the cere.
mony left for Pittsburg, where they
| will reside.
At St. Peters cathedral Wednesday
| Miss Name Murray and John Carey
both of Irving avenue, We're united il
marriage by Rev. Father Feeley Mis-
| Alice Murray was maid of honor anC
| Anthony Carey groOmsman. The re
| ception was held at the brides home
Mr.. and Mrs. Carey will reside or
| Stone avenue.
James Boland and family, Of Wilkes
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26
sos LACKA. AVE
MR.. o'BoYLE GIVES NOTICE.
Threatened the Arrest of Persons
Who Fail to Clean Sidewalks,

1t was brought to the notice of
Street Commissioner O'BoNle yester-
day that several serious accidents had
been caused by icy sidewalks. He
promptly gave notice that he would
procure the aid of the police to COM
pei the cleaning OF the walks and gut
tiers by property occupants, especially
in the central city Nothing was
done about it yesterday but Mr..
ORuyle announced that uncleaned
walks would receive his attention to-
dav.
Former street Commissioners Kirst
and Kinsley enforced an ordinance
which prescribes that snow and ice
shall be promptly removed from the
walks and that cutters shall he kept
open under penalty of fine that is
nominal for a first offence but which
IS rather expensive for a second. Each
of the former commissioners caused
several arrests during their terms and
Commissioner O'Boyle says he will do
likewise.
He proposes to take action early, be-
lievinG that an education of the pub
lie now Will prevent lot of cuss words
later by pedestrians who would have
TO wade through much slush or skate
on their ears in order to get about the
business district
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26
AUXILIARY ORGANIZED.

Auxiliary No. 4, Daughters of Erin,
was organized last evening in Hari
Carl hall, on North Main avenue. Miss
Catherine O'IIara. county president Of
the Daughters of Erin, acted as organ
izer. Fifty members We're enrolled and
the charter will remain open for three
months. The new branch starts out
under the best of prospects. The steps
toward bringing this happy culmina-
tion about We're taken by the members
Of Division No. /, Ancient order of
Hibernians.
At last evenings meeting represent
tatives from AuXliaries Nos. >. from
South Scranton, and 8, of Bellevue,
We're present. Addresses were made by
President Miss O'Hara, j. G. Gallagher,
c. II. Boland, NJ. G. Lavelle. Thomas
Tierney y. Rohan. NJ. j. Jennings, and
Mr.. O'Brien. of AvoCa. Officers for the
new auxiliary were elected as follows:
President, Miss Catherine O'Hara;
vice president, Miss Nellie Tighe; re-
Cording secretary, Miss Allen; financial
secretary. Mrs. Daniel Kelly; treasurer,
Mrs. j. G. Gallagher
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26
TWO NrPTIAL EVENTS.

Miss Kate Brown of Lafayette street,
was married to John O'Hara, of La
fayette street, last Wednesday after
noon at St. Patricks church. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. d. 4.
Dunno. Miss Annie Lee was brides
maid and Michael Monahan acted as
best man. The bride wore blue serge
with white satin and pearl trimmings
The bridesmaid was similarly attirnI
Many friends witnessed the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Hara are favorablH
known. The latter is the daughter IF
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Brown. of 1927
Lafayette street. Mr. and Mrs O'Hara
will reside on Lafayette street.
The marriage of Miss Mary Regan.
of Fourth street, to Michael Barrett, Of
OlyDhant, was solemnized last We'd
nesday afternoon at Holy Cross church,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26
ANOTHER BREAKER IN DANGER.

Fire was discovered yesterday morn
ing about 7.15 o'clock in one of the
coal pockets of the Hyde Park breaker
better known as Prices. which stands
at the end of Washburn street. The
breaker had but shortly started work
for the day when one of the y. ,.'rkmen
noticed the fire.
An alarm of fire was turned in from
box 321, and steps were i"l"'"diately
taken by the outside emplu'"s to ex-
tinguish the fire. Fortunately. this re-
quired but few moments worh. The
Columbia's and Franklin's resp0 ded.
but the bad condition of the roads and
the long run delayed them consider
ably.
If facilities had not been at hand
for immediate use the breaker would
surely have been destroyed. No cause
is assigned, ii being one of these un-
accountable things. The breaker is
owned and operated by the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western company.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Reitz, of Hawley, is the guest
OF Mrs. d. l.. Morgan, of South Sum-
ner avenue.
Mrs. L. r. Foster, of North Sumner
avenue, is very i'll at her home.
Miss Esther NJ. Peckins, of North
Lincoln avenue. visited in Elmira on
Thursday.
Miss Jennie Lewis, of South Main
avenue. has as her guest Mrs. Joseph
Lewis. of Wales.
Miss Winnie James. of Eynon street
has returned from a visit with friends
at Hazleton.
j. Conner Evans, of South Rebecca
avenue, spent Thursday in Wilkes
Barre.
Miss Amy Reynolds, of Thirteenth
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26
AN ARMY FUNCTION.

At the conclusion of the regular SER
vices last evening at the barracks the
members of the Salvation army corps
rendered Ensign Joseph Garabel. or
Joe the Turk" a reception. 1t proved
to be a pleasant affair. Ensign Cara
bel made short address upon Get
ting Arrested" He was recently put
in Jail in Wilkes Barre with other
members Of the local corps there
charged with being nuisanres.
He also gave several selections on
the cornet, clarionet and saxaphone
He leaves today for Towanda. A
turkey supper was served during the
evening. Captain and Mrs. Heather
will address the meetings this evening
and tomorrow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26
MINoOKA.

Thomas Walsh. the we'll known vocal
list, has received hattering offer from
the Rose Hill Burlesque company to
join the organization, Mr.. Walsh is a
good singer and capable of occupying
a top notch among the vaudeville ar
lists.
The St. Josephs Total Abstinence
and Benevolent society held a meet
ing last evening. The society decided
to conduct a drawing for book case
during the holidays.
The Daniel O'Connell Council, Young
Mems Institute. is making prepara-
tions for a social session, which will
be held on January 6,
Skating on the side walks is a nui-
sance which should not be tolerated,
Patrick Connolly. the we'll known
nimrod, spent Thanksgiving at Le-
high.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26

Charles G. Lewert, bookkeeper at the
NJ. Robinson brewery, was % years of
age yesterday, and to fittingly COM
memorate the event he gave a recep-
ton to his brother members of the
Junger Maennerchor, at the hotel of
Fred Miller on Pittston avenue, last
night. Present also were a few invited
guests. The evening was passed in a
happy manner. Speeches of a congrat-
ulatory nature were made by Alder
man Lentes, Druggist Fred l.. Terppe,
Fred Miller, albert Gutheinz and mem
bers of the Maennerchor. Several Sc
lections were given by the society, of
which Mr.. Lewert is the bass soloist.
At midnight sumptuous luncheon was
served.
Mrs. Charlotte Hartman and her
daughter-in-law were - and 43 wears
of age respectively Thanksgiving day.
Receptions appropriate to the occasion
were held at the home of City Asses
sor Christian Fickus, son-in-law of
Mrs. Hartman. The members of the
families of the Hartman kin Were
present at a turkey dinner given by
Mrs. FiCkus. The guests numbered
nearly seventy. ana a most enjoyable
day was spent