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Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-12
The Famous Paris Garrett.

There are few persons interested IN
things literary who being in Paris with
in the last 10 or Is years can have 1a1l'
cd to hear Of the garnet Of Nj. de Con
court. NJ de Goncourt himself would
perhaps have preferred people to say the
garnet of 1.-The brothers Goncourt, a.
though, as is we'll known, the instltu-
ton was originated and 1iouriahed only
after the death Of the younger brother
The "garIet' specifically was IL charm
ing room, half hall, half library, on the
third floor OF the little Louis ANl hotel
at Auteuil which Nj. Edmond dc Con
court occupied during the whole latter
part of his life; gcncrically 1t was the
meeting together of kindred spirits, oL
disciples and admirers and friends Of
the old maitre, the germ of the academy
which it was Edmond &c Goncourt
dream to establish i'll opposition to the
academy of the 40 immortals, and TIC
nursery, as it We're, where talents were
grown to ripeness fox tie honor of adj
mission to that same especial academy.
-AliIe Gorrcn in ScrlbuCr's.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-12
A Great Find.

Lady of the House Ito servant glri
annlviur for situation)-lou were III
the service of my friend, Baroness *.
Why were you sent away!
Seryant-Please, ma am, Tor hsten-
ing at the doors
Iudy-Ah, then / will take you, only
vou must promise to tell me all you
heard, London Fun
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-12
REYNOLDS Name.

AS a proof of the appreciation OF the
work (portrait of Lady Cockburn and
her children) by Sir Joshua's contempo-
raries, we are told that when this por-
trait was brought into the great room
to be hung all the painters clapped their
hands in salutation Of it's power, while
the seal of the artists own approval Is
to be found in his name, inscribed at
full length on the hem of the lady gar
ment, the only two pictures thus honor
ed by him being this one and his por'
trait of Mrs. Siddons. Pail Mall Ga
Zette
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-12
How to Keep Cattails.

Cattails will keep for several years it
they are hung by the stems, head down,
until thoroughly dry. They may be dip
ped as soon as picked i'll a weak solu-
ton of carbolic acid to prevent insects
from destroying them.-Ladies' Home
journal.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-12

Balmoral is greatly larger estate
now than it was when first it became
royal residence. To the original 10, 600
Or 1000 acres were soon added the
5000 acres of the adjoining Birkhall
estate. Then in 1878 the forest of Bal
lochoule was purchascd--another 49,
600 acros-and there have since been
moro recent ACQUISITIONS
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-12
Mans Ruling Wish.

There is one wish ruling over man
kind. and it is wish which is never in
o single instance grantcd-each man
wishes to be his own master 1t is a
boy s beatitic vision, and it remains the.
grown up mans ruling passion to the
last. But the fact is life is a service
The only question is, Whom shall We
serye?-W. L. Faber.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-12

II will not 60 into the details of why
I was there" said the hale old capital
list, Except to say that was acting for
d large eastern concern and trying to find
a man who had betrayed an important
trust
"There was big snowstorm raging
in the Sierras when l reached the little
town near them and put upat the prlm-
tive hotel that offered food, lodging,
drink and proper care for my horse.
Conventionalities did not obtain out
there, and during the evening became
acquainted with woman VINO was just
from the east With her was very sick
little boy, and her one anxiety was to
have her husband with them as soon as
he could be brought. He was in the
mountains among the miners, and every
one in the settlement said it would be
impossible to reach him until the storm
had subsidized.
my sympathy for the woman was so
great that determined to relieve h~r
painful anxiety if it were possible All
efforts to dissuade me were useless, and
they looked at me as left the hotel as
though they never expected to see me
again. will nOt attempt to describe
the trip. Thirty-six hours after | start
ed l stumbled into the camp through
sheer intervention of Providence. With
men and mules we made our way back,
and happier reunion you never saw.
The boy grew better, and the big, rough
miner burdened me with his thanks.
"Chrlstmas morning he got me into a
little room back of the lar and said !:
'Pard | hain't no talker. Here's a
Chris mas gif'.'
at was half interest in one of the
richest mines ever developed out there.
He and have been 'pards' ever since ="
Detroit Free Press.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-12

The average weight Of a dozen eggs
is about 2 % ounces. One-eightEl OF this
entire weight may be regarded as nltros'
enous and nutritious matter, greater
proportion than that of meat or of the
OYSTER
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-12
beginning to Take Notice.

John-So you really think you have
some chance of winning her, do you?
Henry-Oh, yes! j feel quite encour-
aged. She has begun to find fault with
nv looks. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-12

There is no better known song in
Scotland, and especially in Berwick
shire, than that which refers to libby
Fowler O. the Glen" libby was ma
tive of Berwickshire, in which county
the glen is situated.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-12
An ExtinYuishcr.

''They say that was brilliant match
Of Bullion and Miss Goldly."
eyes, but it seems to have gone on'
when they were married. "-Detrols
Free Press.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-12
"A Pertinent Query.

"Ah, yes" said the star, Il have
been married for eight ytars!"
Continuously asked the critical
one, but the query was deemed unworthy
of reply. Enquirer.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-12
laruerreOtyucs.

A Boston man is still taking dasuer
reotypes and has been DONG SO ovel
half "A century. He insists that III spite
Of all modern processes i'll photography
+hcv remain tho most correct llkohessos
a,,n,. nroduced. philadelphia Press.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-12

Eczema in any part of the body is instantly
relieved and permanently cured by Doan'S
Ointment. the sovereign remedy for all itch-
ness of the skin.
Cure that cough with Shiloh'S Cure. The
best Cough Cure. Relieves Group promptly.
One million bottles sold last year. 40 doses
for 2;'cts. Sold bv 1lendrick & Co.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-12
DON'T Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your
Life Away.

YOU want to quit tobacco using easily and
forever. he made well, strong. magnetic, full
of new life and vigor, take No-To-Bac, the
wondcr-worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days. Over 400.-
600 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from your own
druggist. who will guarantee cure Booklet
and sample mailed free. Address Sterling
Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-08
SHORT PARAGRAPHS.

Charles Smith, of the firm of Smith
Brothers, is visiting friends in Bing-
hamton.
The evangelistic meetings held in the
Presbyterian church for the past week
will be continued each evening of this
week, beginning at 7.30 o'clock.
+. II. Swartz, of Shoemaker street,
is able to be out again, after a severe
illness.
Miss Huskns and Miss Meyer, of
Pittston, called on friends in town yes
terday.
Edward Nagle, of Pittston, who has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Saunders, of North Blakely street, re-
turned home yesterday.
Miss Matte Wilcox, Of Madsonville,
is the guest of Miss Eva Osterhout, OF
South Blakely street.
Walter Smith, of Pine street, Is con-
fined to his home by illness.
Sidney Williams, controller for the
Pennsylvania Coal company, received
word yesterday from Boston, Mass,
announcing the death of his mother.
Mr.. Williams left at once for that place.
II. V. Lawler, of Jessup, spent yes
terday with friends in town.
The funeral of the late Richard
Sweeney, of East Drinker street, who
died suddenly Saturday evening, will
take place this afternoon at o'clock.
Interment will be made in the St.
Marys Catholic cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-08
GREEN RIDGE.

Mrs. George Stiner and son william,
Of Orangevile, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Isaaca Vought, of Monsey avenue.
Mrs. Stinge, of Florida, N. Y, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Killaus, of Ca
pouse avenue.
Miss Dakee, of Olyphant, is spending
a few davs at the home of Hrs. John
Koch, jr., of Capouse avenue.
Mrs. p j. Cole who was spending n
few davs at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Warren Kimble, of Capouse ave-
nue., returned home yesterday
Warren Robbins, who was the guest
of Mrs. Finch, of Capouse avenue,
returned to his home in Benton yes-
terday.
Attorney b. F. Killam, who was
spending a few days at his farm in
Paupack, Pike county, Pa, returned
home yesterday
Charles Dolph, of Capouse avenue, has
sold his ice business to Atherton and
Besac He will start for the Klondike
gold fields in about two weeks.
The I. o. II. of Green Ridge held
their regular meeting at their rooms
on Dickson avenue last evening. After
the meeting an entertainment was
given, and refreshments were served.
Miss Poore, of Olyphant, is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Isaac Williams, of
Capouse avenue.
The w. G. T. U. of Green Ridge will
hold an evangelistic meeting at the
home of Mrs. j. S. Miller, corner of
Delaware street and Penn avenue, on
Tuesday afternoon, March s, at 2.30
o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-08
NORTH SCRANTON.

Misses Mary and Johanna Jones, of
Taylor, visited friends in this end yes
terday.
David Williams returned yesterday to
his home in Plymouth
Mrs. Uriah Mcdonnell, of North Main
avenue, is i'll.
Miss Maggie Kane, who has been
visiting Miss Bessie McNish, of Block
street, has returned to her home in
Archibald.
II. II. c. Maloney, the "speak easy"
agitator, appeared yesterday again and
made his presence known by having
Simon Norusas and John Berncovitch
arrested on the charge of selling in
toxicating beverage without a license
Alderman Roberts heard the case and
held the accused under bonds for their
appearance at court.
The funeral of David Davies, who
was killed in the Marvine mine Sat
urday, will be held this afternoon at 2
o'clock. Brief services will be con-
Quoted at his home, corner of Wayne
avenue and Putnam street, after which
the remains will be conveyed to the
North Main Avenue Baptist church.
where Rev. w. G.. Watkins and Rev
Horace Peckover, of the Puritan Con-
gregational church, will officiate. In
terment will be made in Forest Hill
cemetery. 1t is requested that all
members of Thomas jefferson lodge
American True Ivortes, assemble in
the room in Osterhout's building this
afternoon at o'clock sharp, for the
purpose of attending the funeral.
Miss Lottie Birtley, of North Main
avenue, is visiting Miss Hazel Hagen,
of Throop.
The funeral of Mary, 4-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Reese Alex
ander will take place this afternoon
from the parental home on Rock street.
Rev. w. F. Davies, of the Wayne Ave-
nue. Baptist church, will conduct the
services. Interment will be made in
Washburn street cemetery.
In the demise of David II. Price,
which was briefly mentioned in yes
terday's Tribune, the North End lost
one of its representative and public
spirited citizens. Mr.. Price was born
in Rhymney, South Wales, April l6,
1888. He emigrated to America in the
sixties, locating at Pittston, but soon
afterwards came to this city, where he
has resided since. Previous to his ILL
ness he occupied the position of fire
boss at the Brisbin mine. He was a
member of the Welsh Congregational
church and has acted as deacon and
trustee OF the church for many years,
and was also a member Of Lincoln
lodge, Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows, and Panooka lodge, Knights Of
Pythias. His benevolence and philan-
thropy to unfortunate members of the
above organizations was widely known
He was twice married his first wife
dying in 1867. In 1874 he was married
to Mary l.. Davis. and she. with the
following children, survive him: Willis
d. Price, Jennie d. Price, and the fol-
lowing stepchildren, Mrs. II. f.. Jones,
Thomas ID. Davis and John II. Davis
Funeral services will be held at his
late residence, 2O01 Edna avenue, We'd
nesday at p. m. Interment at Wash
burn street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-08

last evening on the subject Call to
Arms" There was a sman audience
in attendance.
The Electric City Wheelmen will
hold a meeting and smoker at the club
house this evening.
On Saturday evening the clerks of
Morgan Thomas store agreeably sur
prised their fellow clerk, Morgan ].
Thomas, Of Mullen street, by tender
Ing him a birthday surprise party.
The young people enjoyed a pleasant
social time. Refreshments were serv-
ed and the party dispersed before mid
night.
The official board of the Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church held
regular monthly meeting last evening.
Richard Nichols, the well-known
tailor, will move from Jackson street
to 10S North Main avenue about the
first of April.
The Band of Hope and the singers in
the cantata, "Jeptha and His Daugh-
ter" will meet this evening for re-
hearsal in the Sumner Avenue Pres
byterian church.
A warrant was issued by Alderman
Kelly last evening at the instance of
Salvador Maquetto for the arrest of
Angelo Massutto, on a charge of max
ing threats. 1t was placed in the hands
of Detective Egli.
Alderman John held William Meisen-
ger in $500 bail on a charge of deser-
tion, preferred by his wife, Agnes Meis-
enger.
Simpson Social circle held a meeting
last evening and decided to hold an
Easter sale of fancy goods in the
church on April and s.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-08

taxation to be borne between the present
property holders and the increasing pop
ulation which Is sure to follow as a result
of the improvements suggested: for vcn-
ture to assert that with a better system
of sewerage and better streets our boz
rough is destined to become one of the
most desirable places of residence in this
part of the state.
! desire to express the appreciation of
the excellent work done by our fire de-
partment whenever their services have
been required, and would heartily favor
your rendering them such assistance as
they may need from time to time, that
they may be better able to perform the
duties required of them and keep pace
With the rapid growth of the borough.
1t Is also necessary to give some atten-
tion to the natter of police protection.
Such regulation should be adopted as
would acquire a more extended service
and greater security be afforded our citi-
zens. | would. therefore, suggest that
there be employed one chief of police one
day patrolman, who shall also act as
janitor of the borough building. and three
patrolmen to be on duty at such times as
may hereafter be determined by the bur-
CESS and chief of police. The salaries of
said officers to remain the same as at
present.
Another matter in which we are all in
terested, is the free delivery mail system.
With an estimated population of about
fifteen thousand it seems desirable that
we should avail ourselves of the benefit
of the system, believing as ! do that we
are justly entitled, to 1t by reason of the
amount of business done at our postofiice
and the large increase to be expected by
its adoption. I would. therefore, recon-
mend that this honorable body petition
the proper authorities to grant us this
privilege as soon as possible.
In conclusion ! wish to express my
gratitude for the hearty cooperation of
most of our licensed hotel keepers in our
endeavors to enforce the Sunday closing
law and of closing up the so-called "speak
easies." While / fully appreciate what
has been accomplished am aware of the
fact that there still remains great deal
to be done in this direction. and | earnest
~ solicit your aid and that of our citizens
generally in this movement so that We
may as far as possible become a peaceful
and law abiding community.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Powell Burgess.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-08

A Hungarian named Mike Switch
attempted to commit an assault on
Annie McLain, the sixteen-year-old
daughter of Thomas McLain, OF Ninth
street, last night. He succeeded in
making his escape.
Miss McLain and companion named
Jennie Hughes, who lived close by,
were standing in front of the formers
nome on Ninth street, nearly opposite
Dan O'Connor's hotel. when Switch
approached the girls and grabbed Miss
McLain. She broke away from him
and ran screaming into the house and
notified her father. In the meantime
switch disappeared.
In conversation with a Tribune re-
porter the girl said that she noticed
the man lounging around the premises
during the early evening, and while
she and her companion were talking
with her older sister and her father,
he approached them and made inquir-
les about the residence of some person
in the neighborhood. They gave him
the necessary information, but he con-
tinued to hang around the place, and
just as soon as the old gentleman
stepped into the house, he returned
and laid hands upon her. She was so
nervous after her adventure that she
could hardly speak.
A search was afterwards made for
Suvitch, but he could not be found.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-08
OFFICERS NOMINATED.

Nominations were made last night
at a regular meeting of William Con-
nell Hose company, No. .. The elec-
ton will be held on the first Monday
of April. Following are the nomina-
tions Presidents, Charles SiInrell,
James Keogh, David Burke; vice.
president, John Fink, Richard Farrell,
Michael Gallagher: re aoydinS socIe-
tary, Richard Farrell, Sterling Simrell.
Irwin AprlCrap; financial secretary.
Walter Nprlenap. Ernest Simrell, Jr-
win Applenap; treasurer, James
Keogh foreman. David Burke; first
assistant foreman, John Fink, Thomas
Donlan, Edward Simrell, Frederick
Moore; second assistant foreman, Wal
ter Quick, irwin Applenap, Anthony
Lynch; plpeman, Frederick Sullivan,
John Kennedy. Peter Hahn Patrick
Moore, William Reilly, Walter Apple
nap, Thomas Donlan, Charles Stone,
Walter Quick: trustees, Charles Sim
rell, James Keogh. Richard Farrell,
John Gibbons, Arthur Shafer; per-
manent man, Sterling Simrell.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-08
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

The funeral of Thomas Finan, aged
eight years, who died at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John O'Boyle, 2lS Rail-
road avenue, will be held this after
noon from the house at 2.30 o'clock.
Rev. j. b. Whelan, of st. Patricks
church, will offer a mass tomorrow
morning in the church for the victims
OF the Maine disaster. 1t will COM
mence at $50 o'clock.
The members of the First Welsh Bap-
tist church choir will meet for re-
hearsal tomorrow evening
The West Side board of trade will
hold regular meeting this evening.
Rev, Dr. Levi Bird preached an in
teresting sermon in Cooperative hall
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-08
NCPS OF NEWS.

At the regular meeting of the Nep-
tune Engine company last night, the
following committee was appointed to
arrange for an excursion to be conduct
ed in June under the AUSPICES of the
company: Gus Schinlplf, William Ros-
ar, Joseph G. Rosar, Henry Keifer and
Joseph Woelkers. A special meeting
of the company will be called 10 nom
mate and elect officers the last Mon
day of this month. 1t has been the
custom of the Neptunes to elect their
officers Immediately after the nomina-
tions close.
The youngest son of Clarence Stowd-
wood, of Stone avenue, wandered
from his home early yesterday morn
ing and several hours search was
made before the youngster was found.
At the Y. w. c. A. rooms tomorrow
afternoon n mothers meeting will be
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-08
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Miss Margaret Corey, Of South Sum-
ner avenue, is studying the millinery
STYLES in New York.
Miss Agnes Williams, of Peckville,
spent the Sabbath with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Williams, of North
Sumner avenue.
Alfred Twining, associate editor Of
the Times, took charge of the West
Side department of that paper again
yesterday, after an illness of two
weeks duration.
Mrs. Clarence Shryer. of North Main
avenue, is visiting relatives at Hack
ensack. N. J.
Mrs. George 3. Carson, OF Wasn-
burn street, is visiting in New York
city.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Carroll, Of Jack
son street, left yesterday for a weeks
visit in Canada.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-08

The yearly meeting of the members
of the Hickory street Presbyterian
church was held last night in the su-
dltorium of the ediflce and 1t was large
ly attended. William Maus, secretary
of the board of trustees, read his an
nual statement 1t was replete with
many notes of interest to the parish
toner's, The receipts for the year were
s6,251.14, and disbursements amounted
to 5,S2S.90, and $500 was paid on the
church debt, leaving a balance due
against it Of $1,000. BY unanimous
vote the salary OF the pastor, Rev. Mr.
Nordt, was increased $500 q year, maxi
ing II s1.500. William Maus, John
Fruchtel and Louis Schumacher were
chosen trustees, and William Mammen,
Charles Zang. and Henry Sames are
the newly elected elders.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-08

The remains of the late Michael Hag-
gerty We're taken to St. Patrick S
church at 3 o'clock yesterday morning
A high mass of requiem was sung, and
a touching sermon was preached by
Rev. Father Dunn. The floral offerings
We're many and beautiful. The pail
bearers We're: Messrs. Michael Car
roll, Michael McDonough, John Grimes,
Martin Dougherty, John Kilcullen and
Patrick Langan. Interment was made
in the Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
The funeral of Thomas, the infant
child of Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Williams,
of Snyder avenue, was held yesterday
afternoon. Short services were held
at the house by the deacons of the
Welsh Baptist church and interment
was made in Washburn street ceme-
terry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-08
CHI UPSlLON MEETING.

The members of the Chi Upsilon soci-
ETY. of the Washburn Street Presbyter-
ian church held a regular meeting last
evening. After the regular business
session a short programme of interest
was rendered. Professor d. A. Stone
gave his reasons for not going to the
Klondike and Archie Mears expressed
himself in favor of making the trip.
Vocal selections were rendered by the
Chi Upsilon quartette, and David l..
Morgan made a brief address. The
society is progressing rapidly and is
recognized among the leading church
organizations of the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-08
HOSPITAL NOTES.

Albert Ogden, of North Scranton, was
operated upon at the West Side hos
pital yesterday.
James Joseph was discharged from
the hospital yesterday, having been
treated for injuries received in the Dia-
mond mine last week.
Mrs. Charles Roberts. of Jackson
street, was admitted as a medical pa
tient yesterday.
Mrs. Eli Whitehouse is improving
rapidly and is probably out of danger
from the gun-shot wound received re-
Gently.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-08

held, and Miss McGaugh win be the
speaker.
William, the four-year-old son of
Charles Storr of Cedar avenue, fell
down stairs, at his home yesterday
and his right arm was broken.
James Bud, Of Cedar avenue, was
at Moscow yesterday.
Otto Bresser's drug store at 4O5 Pros
pect avenue, was sold at sheriffs sale
yesterday. M. J. May, the landlord,
bid the goods in for $50.
Charles Kaestner was a visitor at
Elmhurst yesterday.