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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
IN THE days that are gone Scranton

IN THE days that are gone Scranton
has had some disOrderly, Wild-eyed
political conventions, but it is
II doubtful if it ever had one that in
many respects was as disorderly and
free from restraint of any kind as that
OF the city Democrats in the court
house Saturday afternoon.
It was convention that nearly all
the leaders of the party Stunned, ana
during the greater part or the time it
was in session the delegates and spec
tators constituted a bowling, frenzied
mob that would obey no authority be-
cause no considerable portion of them
could or would agree upon a man to
lead them, and direct the energies of
the convention. After the convention
had exhausted itself in fighting and
yelling the following candidates were
nominated for school directors:
A. L. FRANCOIS, Second ward, three
wear tern.
JAMES !. GRIER, Third ward, three
year term
JOHN GIBBONS, Twentieth ward, two
JOHN J. FAlIEY, Ninth ward, two
year tenn.
PATRICK j. LANGAN, Eighteenth
ward. enc year term.
THOMAS j. JENNINGS, Fourteenth
ward, one year term
The selection of temporary chair
man caused the principal fight of the
day. w. j. Burke was the candi-
date of the slate for the position and
on the slate We're the names of the
following: John J. Fahey, John Glib
hons. a. i. Francois, Benson Davis,
Charles Conrad and James j. Grier.
AS predicted in The Tribune of Satur-
day it did nO1 g through intact. The
slate could not control votes for Davis
and Conrad and the result is a ticket
that is not satisfactory to the men
whose names appear on it, and which
is extremely distasteful to the German
Democrats. They feel they We're un-
justly treated by the convention when
Conrad and Hammcs We're denied a
place on the ticket.
When w. j. Burkc was defeated for
temporary chairman Of the convention
il was apparent that the slate could
largely an Independent fight on the part
Of all tn" candidates and the men who
had the largest individual fOllowings
We're the men who pulled through. All
idea of making n symmetrical ticket
was abandoned An effort is now be-
ing made to get Mr. Langan or Mr..
Jennings to decline the nomination and
have the city committee name a South
Side German to fill the vacancy
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
LOUIS SCHWASS NOMINATED.
Nineteenth Ward Republicans Meet
in Caucus Saturday Night.

The Republicans of the Nineteenth
ward. met Saturday evening in Kra-
mers hall, on Prospect avenue, and
nominated Louis Schwass for school
controller There was no opposition.
District officers were nominated as fol-
lows
First district-Judge, John Hartmann in
spector, William Maus, jr.; register of
voters, Peter w. Haas.
Second distriCt--Judge, Henry Schaf;
inspector, Charles Klein; register of Vot-
ers NJ. j. Murphy.
Third distrCt-Judge, Christ Rose; in
spector, Henry Meyers; register of vot-
crs Charles Schcuer.
Fourth district - Judge Ferdinand
Swick; inspector, Jacob Cordier; register
of voters, Ernst Liebenstein.
C. w. Westpahl was chosen chair
man of the meeting and John Hartman
secretary, both by acclamation. Mr.,
Schwass' name for controller was put
in nomination by Peter Haas.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
DISORDER RAN RIOT

j. NJ. Casey, d. ]. Rcedy, NJ. ]. Walsh,
Jack Tierney were warmly received.
w. J. Burke, the candidate of the slate
for chairman, was greeted with cheers
and Kisses, and the same was true of
John J. Durkin, only in his case the
cheering was more pronounced and the
kissing less in evidence.
When the credentials were all re-
corded it was found that Patrick Nc
Nish contested the seat of Thomas Gull
len, from the Fourth district of the
First ward, and that Il. A. Fitzsim-
mons and James Graham claimed the
seat from the Second district of the
Fifteenth ward. 1t was announced
that the Eighteenth ward had returned
two delegates but was only entitled
to one. NJ. j. Burns and James +.
Noone were the delegates from the
ward, and on motion of John M. Casey
each of the delegates was given half a
vote.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
Want a German.

6T HERE was a strong talk last
night in Democratic circles
of asking either Mr. Jen-
II nings or Mr.. Langan, the
short term candidates to withdraw
from the ticket and allowing Mr. Con-
rad or some other representative of
his element of the party, a place on
the ticket.
The subject had not been formally
bruached to Mr.. Jennings when Trib-
une reporter saw him last evening,
but he had heard Of the movement and
given it some thought. lie would not
say that he would make the sacrifice If
called upon to do so, but Unhesitating-
ly admitted that he did not wish the
nomination.
Mr. Gibbons was endeavoring to ar
range a conference of the nominees last
night but did not succeed. His pur-
pose was to have the city committee
appointed forthwith that the matter of
changing the personnel of the ticket
might be attended to before tomorrow,
which is the last day for fling city
nominations Chairman Durkin and
Mr. Jennings, when spoken to concern
ing the proposed conference, said there
was no necessity of undue haste in the
matter. A substitution can be made
on the official ballot at any time be-
fore they are printed they contended
and if any substitutions were to be
made they would be made only after
due deliberatiCn.
1t was given out from n reliable
source that Mr.. Fahey was opposed to
going before the people on such a pal
pably weak ticket and had signified his
willingness to have his name substi-
tuted. An effort was made to verify
this, but Mr.. Fahey could not be found
he and his family having gone away
on a visit
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
TIE UNITED HiBERN!ANS.
Will Hold Their National Convention
in Trenton.

bishop McFaul, of Trenton, n. J.,
has given supplementary decision as
arbitrator between the Ancient Order
of Hibernians, Board OF Erin, and the
Ancient Order of Hibernians of the
United States. Board of America. He
decides that the national convention
OF the united order shall be held in
Trenton, beginning on June 27 next.
This will bring upward of 1000 dele
gates from all parts of the United
States for a period of ten davs. The
united orders Will have a parade to
celebrate the settlement of the long
pending controversy. Ten thousand
are expected to participate.
Next Sunday the branches of the
order will hold a convention in College
hall at which officers for the amal.a
mated order of the county will be
chosen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

Chairman Durkin announced the re-
suit, declaring Francois and Grier NOM
mated for the three-year term; Glib
bons and Fahey for the two-year term,
and Langan and Jennings for the one
year term.
There was a claim on the part of the
Roche men that Jennings had received
only 81 votes, and that he, Roche and
Conrad were tied. The secretaries
maintained that their count was right,
but the Roche men would not be con-
vinced but that they had been counted
out, and they went away muttering
threats.
A motion TO adjourn was about to
be put when Mr.. Reedy succeeded in
securing attention, and with a very
brief preface made a motion to the
effect that the city convention adopt
the new county rules, which such mod
ifications as would naturally have to
made, He had made the notifications,
he said, and had an amended copy of
the rules at hand. He held them up
in the air so every one could see them
and they were adopted with big hur-
rah, the spectators joining in the vot-
ing.
Mr. Reedy also moved 10 make the
nominations unanimous, and this mo-
tiOn also carried.
Then Mr.. Hoban reminded the con-
vention that it had something else to
do-the consideration of the question of
nominating poor directors. He advised
that the convention refer the matter to
a special committee with power to
make the nominations If, in its judg-
ment, it was deemed expedient to do
so.
Mr.. Reedy informed him that this
was all unnecessary as the rules just
adopted placed such matters in the
hands of the city committee. Mr.. Ho-
ban was satisfied with this EXPLANATION
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
CAPTAIN JACK CRAWFORD.
POet-Scout Delights a Large Au-
dience at the v. NJ. G. Hall.

Young Mems Christian association
hall was filled Saturday evening by an
audience which was thrilled, instructed
and entertained by Captain Jack Craw-
ford, the poet scout, ~ two-hour
address. 1.-The Camp Fire and the
Trail" was Captain Crawford's topic
He appeared in the typical garb of
the western cowboy and scout.
Captain Crawford's recitals of west
ern compaign life, Indian warfare and
personal experiences, and his own
poems We're received with great enthus-
iasm. Although Captain Crawford had
lectured before for the Young Mems
Christian association an effort to have
him appear here again will probably
be successful. His lecture Saturday
night was one of the regular Mem
bers course.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
Candidates Named.
1P HE credentials and resolu-
tions disposed of, Chairman
Durkin called for nomin-

1T HE credentials and resolu-
tions disposed of, Chairman
Durkin called for nomin-
ations for school director.
7. p. Hoban was the first delegate rec
ognized. He nominated John Gibbons,
of the Twentieth ward, and w. j.
Burke seconded the nomination. Both
referred to Mr.. Gibbons integrity and
usefulness as a public official
Mr.. HOban's remarks were especially
eulogistic of Honest John Gibbons" 4"
as he frequently referred to his Candi-
date during his nominating speech. He
eloquently dwelt on Mr.. Gibbons
long and active career in this COM
munity; to his maniness and to the
sterling qualities that have won him
prominence among his neighbors. He
next considered Mr.. Gibbons official
career as city treasurer, member of the
poor board and member of the school
board. He was a man who had been
true to every duty. At this time it
was of the highest Importance to select
broad men; men of judgment and eX-
perence, and such a candidate he Of
fered to the convention in the person
of John Gibbons.
The only other extended speech was
made by D. j. Reedy in nominating T.
j. Jennings. Other nominations were
made by the following:
p. j. Gibbons-A. L. Francois, of the
Second ward.
John w. McLean-Dennis j. Roche CT
the Seventh ward.
Joseph Silkman-James j. Grier, of the
7 bird ward
Thomas II. Kelly-John ]. Fahey, of
the Ninth ward.
Nicholas Behres-G. F.Hammes, of the
Fifth ward.
Thomas Cullen-P. ]. Ruane, of the
Second ward.
Charles Wirth-Patrick J. Langan, of
the Eighteenth ward.
James O'BOyle-Hon John p. Quinnan,
of the Twelfth ward
Benson Davies, of the Fourth ward,
was nominated by a West Side dele
gate.
On motion of T. p. Hoban it was de-
cided to vote for six candidates, the
two candidates receiving the highest
number Of votes to be the nominees for
the three-year term; the next highest
two to be the nominee for the two-year
terms, and the two having the third
highest number of votes to be the nomi-
nees for the one-year term, all candi-
| dates to receive majority of the votes
cast. The vote resulted as follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
Exciting Scenes.

m LTHOUGH the convention
I'M adjourned for only an hour
IS\ it was 5.15 when it re-assem-
II u bled, the hour and three
quarters having been spent in button
h0lirg delegates in the interest of the
various candidates. Immediately after
the convention re-assembled Chairman
Durkin called Tor the report of the
committee on contested seats. 1t IA
vored seating the following delegates
First ward, Fourth district, Thomas
Cullen; Fifth ward, First district, Will
liam Haggerty; Eleventh ward, Third
district, Frank Doyle; Fifteenth ward,
Second district, James Graham; Twen-
tieth ward, Third district, Frank Nc
GuiGan.
NJ. S. LaVelle called the conventions
attention to the fact that only two con-
tests We're referred to the committee.
but it had reported on five. He called
for the reading of the minutes on that
point. Chairman Durllin put the mo-
ton on the approving of the report of
the committee and declared it adopted.
| There We're demands for a roll call
| from M. s. Lavelle, w. j. Burke, II. T.,
Hohan and others and the secretaries
| began to poll the delegates. After the
| First ward was called Martin Cadden,
John M. Casey and others insisted that
the report had been adopted and that
the next order of business was the re-
port of the committee on resolutions.
| Chairman Durkin agreed with them
| and called for the resolutions. Then
came great and violent protest and a
| dozen excited men We're Grating at
| once and wildly gesticulating at the
chairman. w j. Burke was insisting
that the roll call was commenced and
would have to be completed.
While the excitement was at its
heisht ID. ]. Keedy forged to the front
and said the only business before the
convention was the completion of the
roll call This was sumner coming
| from one Of the anti-slate delegates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
Presents from Mrs. IIaIIstead,

The Railroad Department of the
Young Mems Christian association is
the recipient of a handsome carpet for
the platform in the meeting hall, a
present from Mrs. w. f. Hallstead.
Mrs. Hallstead also presented the as
sociation recently with a beautifully
framed engraving of "Falstaff Muster
ing His Recruits
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
BANK OFFICERS ELECTED.
First and Traders National Banks
Directors Hold Meetings,

The directors of the First National
bank elected last Tuesday, met Sat-
urday and elected the following Of
ficers: James A. Linen, president;
George w. Dickson, vice president;
Isaac Post. cashier,
The directors of the Traders National
bank elected John Il. Porter, president;
w. w. Watson, vice president, and
Frank L. Phillips, cashier.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
BLOODHOUND'S SAVAGE ATTACK.
Bit an Actor. Who Is Now in the
Scranton Private Hospital,

One of the bloodhounds in Stetson's
"Uncle Toms Cabin" company per-
formed a too realistic bit of acting re-
Gently, and as a result one of the COM
pany is undergoing treatment at the
Scranton Private hospital. The victim
is Nicholas Glynn, who plays the part
of Marks,
The beast buried his teeth in Glynn's
chin and mangled the flesh. The play
was produced Saturday at the Lyceum
theater.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
THE ANNUAL MEETING.
Important Session of the Board OF
Trade This Evening.

Tonight's meeting Of the board of
trade will be featured with important
business. 1t will be the annual meet
ing Of the board. Officers nominated at
the December meeting will be elected.
The manufacturers committee will
present a report on the business mems
petition for cheaper commercial water
rates to large consumers. The annual
report of Secretary Athert0n Will be
read
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
Democratic City COnven-
tiOn Was a Very
Noisy Affair.
BITTERNESS IS DISPLAYED
An Unsatisfactory Ticket
Placed in Nomination.

An Effort viii BE Made to Have Pat
rick J. Langan or L. j. Jennings
Withdraw, That "A South side Ger
man May BE Given n Place on the
Ticket-- Radical Resolutions Were
Adopted--Mr Burke Entered a
Protest Against Them--Detaiis oi
One of the Liveiiest Political
Gatherings in the History OF Lacka-
wanna County.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

In College hall tonight representa-
tives Of the John Boyle O'Reilly and
Marquette council, Young Mems In
stitute, will debate the subject, 'Re-
solved, That Woman's Suffrage is De-
srable."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

"The Sunshine of Paradise Alley" will
be seen at the Lyceum Wednesday, Jan
10. 1t has been a number of years since
Denman Thompson and George w. Ryer
have put a new play before the public,
and the reason that this new one, THE
Sunshine of Paradise Alley" was not
written earlier is doubtless because of
the lasting success of their previous joint
work, so well known through this coun-
try "The Old Homestead" It,speaks Il
good word in advance for this new piece
to say that it is built on the same novel
and highly entertaining lines as the
carrier play which proved so popular
these many years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17
Archdeaconry Meeting Today.

A meeting of the Scranton Arch
deaconry Of the Episcopal church will
begin this evening in st. Marks church,
Dunmore. The concluding sessions will
be held tomorrow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

and did not press the matter further.
The convention then adjourned, at GAS
o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-17

T WAS announced that the
convention would begin at
O'clock, but it was half an
hnll, latGl, hnfnnn EiIA. Chnir-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-19
THE ROANOKE TIMES. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 10
Coming and Going.

w. H. Fry, of Coyner's Springs, was in
the city yesterday.
Mrs. III. d. Lafferty left on the noon
train yesterday for Richmond.
Mrs. Chas Holland, of Danville, who
has been visiting Mrs. y. b. Hammond,
returned to her home yesterday.
Sidney Johnston left on No. 5 yester-
day afternoon for Pocahontas to visit
friends.
John billiard. OF Rocky Mount, passed
through the city yesterday on his way
home from Kcnova.
Mrs. JAS. Wexford went to Rithmond
yesterday on the noon train.
Miss Lutte Burton, of Wytheville, is
visiting Misses Aiken on Campbell ave.
nue. S. w.
Vice President j. NJ. Barr, of the Nor
folk and Western, left yesterday on pri-
vate' car No. 2 for Columbus, Ohio.
Jno. w. Snyder returned to the city
yesterday from a trip to points west of
here.
w. Q. WalstIum, superintendent of
telegraph of the Norfolk aud Western
left yesterday for trip to Richmond.
Miss Claudine Woodrum arrived in the
city yesterday from Hollins Institute.
L. w. Hudson, OF The Times, went to
Radsord yesterday afternoon on "a short
trip.
Mrs. A. I. Buckingham, OF Radford,
has r-oved to Roanoke. Mr.. Bucking
ham has "a position in the auditors Office
in this city.
Superintendent l.. f. Johnson left yes
terday afternoon on private car No. 3 for
Il trip over the western division.
Curtis Myers, u blacksmith at the
Roanoke Machine Works, is visiting
friends at Natural Bridge.
Jeter Glass, who has been quite sick
was reported as being little better yes.
terjay.
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SUNDAY SERVICES.

Fourth Avenue Christian Church, SER
vices conducted by pastor, Rev. Ira w.
Kimmel. Preaching at II O'Clock, sub.
ject, Spiritual Wavering, or WHY We
Are More Religious Sometimes Than
Others" AT night the subject will be,
Heaven, Or Will We Know Each Other
There?" Special music at both services.
All invited.
Preaching at ST James NJ. E. Church,
South, at II a. N. md 1870 p N. by the
pastor, Rev. II. l. Stephens Morning
subject, Predestinntion." Eyening..sub.
ject, "The Kind of Men the Age Needs {"
Sunday. school at $50, Il. < McNanee,
superintendent. The pastor has spec
ial class for strangers.
There will be preaching at Grace
Church to. morrow at / a. III. and $50
p. m. by the pastor, Rev. Chas. ID. Bulla
Subject at the morning service, ''Twice
One, More Than Two" Subject for the
evening, "The Souls True Goal and the
Way to it." Sunday school at $50 a.
III. Prayer meeting Wednesday even.
ing. Epworth League Friday evening.
All are welcome.
At the Uuited Brethren Church at II
n. m. the pastor Rev. S. l.. Rice, will
preach special sermon to the police
force of Roanoke on the subject. "The
OIL w NJ III -NeNSr lLOSt II IS
job" All city officers, ex. policemen
ann the friends of the city police are cor
daily invited to be present. At 730 D..
m. the pastor will preach the third ser
mon in his series on ''Petet's Denial of
Christ" having for subject on this
special occasion, "Peter's Sin, or the
Devil in Possession. Asa prelude 10
this sci mon the pastor will take ten min
utes at the opening to tell the audience
some things preachers Ought sNot
Tell Come early and get comfortable
seat Sunday-school Mt 9:45, NJ. L. Avis
superintendent Young Peoples Bible
study at $3.50 p. m. in the lecture room,
led by Miss Alberta Slater. Lesson, Mat
thew 6:24-34. All are cordially invited
to spend an hour with this society study
ing the Bible.
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A Peerless Eminent.

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salvation Oil is sold everywhere for
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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-19
White Goods.

In addition to the big values formerly
mentioned the following have been added
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sterling values:
Case Nainsook Checks at &C.
Case Nainsook Checks at Sc, former
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Another case'Imperal Long Cloth in
IL yard pieces, at the special price, 81 10
a piece.
Another case fine Sheer English Main
sock, in II yard pieces. 40 inches wide.
for Fl so.
More soft CambrIcs at IL lee, lie and
Another lot finest English Percales, 40.
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More Masalias, 39-inch, 95c, 81 l-2
and SOC.
Another pig stock aO-inch India Lawns
at &c, &c, l0c and IL Lee.
Greatest bargains on earth in India
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-19
HART VERDICT STANDS.

Philadelphia, Feb. 1S.-The Unitei
States court of appeals to-day sent n
mandate to the United States district
court affirming the verdict in the case of
Capt. John ID. Hart, who was convicted
year ago of aiding the steamer Laurada
in filibuste-ing expedition to Cuba.
The sentence imposed by Judge Butler
was two years Imprisonment in the Eas-
tern penitentiary, which Captain Hart,
who il now at liberty under 81, 1000 bail,
Will have to undergo, unless further
stay can he secured by writ of certio-
rari to the United states supreme court.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-19
OLD PEOPLE.

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Trunks and Bags.

We have made big deal in Trunks
ana Bags ard are in position to save
money to every one who needs ANYTHING
in the line
All grades Canvas Covered Trunks.
Finest Leather Bound Trunks.
All grades Saratoga Trunks i'm natal
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Linen lined Trunks and Trunks with
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Dress suit cases 50 to 50 each.
Gladstone Bags, SO to $40 each.
Club Satchels. leather, G9c to So. 80 each.
Deep Oxford Club Bags, 81 to $3.50
EACH
Square End Club Bags. 05c to So each.
Square Cabin Club Bags, Sl.75 to 30
each.
Good Club Satchels, all sizes, 3Sc to soc
EACH
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excellent quality high cut Envelopes,
. la inch, packs for DC; one quarter
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Baronial Envelopes, 5-inch square, dc
package, or 3 packs for l0c.
Fine Crushed Vellnm" paper 15c and
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Great value in box Paper at 1Oc.
High grade Paper and Envelopes at
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Big bargain in large Cabinets Fine
Paper and Envelopes at 10c and o5c each.
Tablets, all kinds
Composition Books.